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ing its comments in that subdue9- tone that
obtains at funerals. Had ii been the body
OF a prince they carried no greater respect
could have been shown to II. When the
vessels departed. however. the sun high
and radiant, flags flying, decks crowded
with outgoing passengers, the banks of
the river thronged with people, the scene
was very different The cheers of the
people on shore were answered by those
on the decks over and over again. The
people on board the boats were OF great
variety. but all were glad at that moment
Of movement and activity. Some of them
were successful miners going out with
their homestake. Others were simply car
ryng their plans With them, with hopes
OF realization on 1.-THE outside others
were going out to their old life, the life
they had left. carrying with them the
memory of a wasted winter and the marks
of trial and privation. They were glad
because * was at an end. Still others
were not bound out at all. but were merely
seeking new fields on the American side.
! have already sent a partial list or the
passengers on the Hamilton and Weare.
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Steamers Cottage City and City
Of Seattle Here.
OVER $1,000. 900 IN TREASURE
News From Dawson a. Late ns June
2S-LoW Wnter-Scurxy ON the
Wane-Esttmatcso of the Seasons
Ciean-Vp-rour River Steamers
some Of the Men Who Are Rich

The arrival Of two treasure ships yester-
day from Lynn canal with some forty men
who came out from Dawson by the up
river route Instead % around By ST Mich
sei. demonstrates the tact that Dawson
can neges again be cut Oh from communi-
cation with tie outside world by this shift
ing sand bars of The lower Yukon.
Considerably over $4,000 in treasure
drafts and gold duss-sas In possession er
the men on the steamers Cottage City and
City OF Seattle. Yet these men arc no, a.
a whols the rich men u Dawson
These of the kIentlko kings who are
canning o9t are uow on thel~ Way 20 this
city on the four steamer that left Dawson
between June i and =. with millions %
treasure. Of the lower river lieet the MAJ
Nest. Charles J Hamilton ard tho PortuS
j. Weaye wii. through Tie Instrumental
tis @! oonneetis,s ocean steamers. land tttesg
passenger ia :, at;le. The Nearc il said
90 have st1oa.eo - treasure cn boagl. a
considerable pof.ier 81 which IS bullion and
dn@t belonging 10 the North American
Transportation aad Trading Company The
companies and miners afe holdine hask oY,
shipments. having beard Just enough 81 tn,
Spanish war - make them cautious
Yesterdays arrivals hEtng news from th5.
WORLDS greatest mining camp up 90 Juu-.
= The Yukon river Is now twa feet lower
than ever before known az THIS time ~
year. TIE scurvv plague Is cn the waas.
row that Incoming praspceter~ haze
stocked Dawson markets Win fresh veEe-
tables
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The following interesting statement OF
the situation at Dawson city, of the arri
val of the various boats from above and
below, with thrilling description Of the
transfer OF treasure from the company
safes TO those on the steamer. is sent by
special correspondent from Dawson under
date Of June ., and came down on the
steamer City OF Seattle;
The great fleet of small boats from Lin
deman. Bennett and along the upper river
has for the most part arrived. although
the slower craft are still coming hour by
hour. The Bella Of the Alaska CONNER
cial Company. with her cargo, got UP from
the lower river last week as did also the
Seattle No. / with her crowd OF passeu-
gers, looking much the worse for their
long winter below the Tanana. The Ham
iiton. the Wearc and the Bella nave re-
turned down the river. departing in the
order named within ii day or so of each
other. the Bella. the last 70 go. with her
big barge at her nose. swinging out into
the stream last Sunday afternoon, In tie
presence OF q great crowd OF people.
Each OF these steamers carried away
share Of the winters accumulation of gold
dust. the Weare taking much the larger
part OF that OF the North American Trans
poFtation and Trading Company and the
Bella that OF the Alaska Commercial Com
pany. The officers OF neither company will
give out ar authorize the giving out OF in
formation as Ia the amount of the ship
ulent. but conservative estina tes place the
whole at about $.fs9en. The treasure
was put aboard the vessels during the
night preceding their sailing. or rather
during those hours ~ so-c9licd ntght when
there were fewest people upon the street.
Fog there is no night st this season and
no hour when the streets arr not we'll
fitsed So that tav transfers Of the gold
sacks from the safes and chests ~ the big
stores 10 those in the purser's room were
not without their crowd OF observers The
treasure was placed on the Weare about
> o'clock in the morning % Saturday me
9Th and The Sc sci sailed that Afternoon.
Saturday night and she sailed Sunday aft
Loading the Treasure.
ernoou. the 18Th Il was a cerious little
scene-taat Of carrying the treasure
aboard ship. II vas laid on sort ~
s're,cher VIII dark cloth over T.. Eight
men. four on each side. nobiins to TIE
stout poles. staggered under the weight
tov six trips hack and forth. Ca4tea States
Marshal Canton, VINO came 40 from Circle
City FOR the purpose. walked with them
clearing the Way md keeping an eye on
the crowd the gold bearers. STOPPING
and staggering. SAID never woTd. tne
marshal issued his orders with a sharp
gesture - re hand. They passed through
taw " ide avenue 9s hysfaaaare 6own the
baak az the gaus g'snk ami disappeared
This was repeated six times Ia tbe case os
ga Ma tA~ .Az@@a AL LA ~aA4s saAx-
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per river. on the American side since Capt.
Ray went out. by request of the managers
of the company. goes down the river With
the Weare. as there is some fear OF the
steamer being held up by river pirates on
or below the fats. Although he has no
soldiers with him, considerable faith Is re-
posed in Richardson's ability TO stand OK
an attack single-handed. inasmuch as hs
did that at Fort Yukon last winter. Mar
shall Canton also goes with the boat as far
as Circle City. Labor Sta,isticfan Dun
ham also went out with the Weare.
The Bella carried not only full cabin
but the big barge that was brought up
from Fort Hamlin loaded with provideas
W as crowded with passengers. Capt. Han.
sen, in charge for the Alaska Commercial
Company, went with the boat 10 st. Nj
chael, visiting the posts of the COMPANY
along the river. Following is the list 81
h.Sr
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on The river route. The Goddard was seven
DAYS making the trip to White Horse ran
lbs. During the first three DAYS ont of
dawson she made but $50 miles, owing TO
an accident to her machinery She was
foped through the Rink rapids in twenty
minutes. AT White Horse rapids there was
delay or two days waiting for the XII
bourne TO arrive from the head of the lake.
The Goddard will repair her machinery and
return to Dawson for another load
me Ora left Dawson on June ~, and her
passengers reached Lake Bennett In seven
days. She had over thirty passengers. who
had nearly sI00.000 In gold dust and consjd-
cradle more in drafts. She also had a
number Of sacks OF Canadian mail A. the
White Horse her valuable cargo was trans
ferred 10 the Flora and brought to the head
OF the lake In safety
The Ora's Passengers.
Those who came up on the Ora were f.
NJ. Sullivan. c. c. Peoples. - McCauily,
@. C, Graham. f. levin. J. Maiieg, A. b.
Cayaaagh. &. T. Devlne. 4. L McKenna.
W. II. Walker. c. ii. jail. T.. o Knox. j
W. Chisholm. J. BRAKEMAN ]. II. Holmes.
NJ j. Connolly, II Boyden, = rrizelle,
Charles Morse, Thee Halvernal. W. 7. Nc
i~oa. w. {. Duncan. -- Anderson, Jo-
scph McIntyre. william Mintcr, J. Han
-
Richard Butler, J. Butler. Arthur Butler
Among the men who came AZ on the
Goddard and K!lhourne were William Cal
vert, II. y. Coleman. Joe McnlS John
Anderson. NJ. l., SYLVAN. l. Taegucr. Joe
johnson. J. r Doh7on. NJ. Vclga. +. \
Raney. 6. Johnson, Charles II, Tate, T. O.
Kenyon.
Anothe- party. including A olser. Will
lam MeTaggot'. John Beckman, David
M
came Ia Skagway over the Dalton tlaG
and took passage sOGth on the City Of Sc
attic
Some % these men have not y5t left
SkagHly. OF those who came down near
~ ali came 10 Seattle. although some stop
pei eft at Victoria % cash their drafts
drawa on Canadian hanks Taty Will ar
rive in thc chg during the day
According - the Yukurers. there a
trouble ahead for the lower liver fleet.
The captain Of The steamer Hamilton ioia
II y. Cole thit ne water was t3s
-; lower han he had ever seea u be
fore al This tine ~ the wear laev Nil
doubtless have trouhls getting through the
Yukon mas Cord sitter cord OF Ire wood
cur during the winter and piled on the
hpk 81 the river above and below circle
Ety was washed away by the syrjng
floods. This viii cause considerable delay
IN loading ap The first three boats 10
leave had no trouble in getting Cun laaas
az many tickets had been sold long ahead
II - said that the Alaska Commercial Com
p3ny. failing te I'll yhe Rgna A. the Sga
rate. cat 10 $50 ana went ou; WITH a fuli
lead TIE Seattle No. was selling tick
cts At the same rate TIE urs-riger ateaf IT
eF men were laughed az when .hsv started
so seu tickets snd ha3 great dea! - trou-
h'f }u getting io8'- Ne one At Dawson
fhHuEaf taeN NtHtA T.. able 70 ges
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essasa2aa foE lac United States Oh TIA uo- |
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PUTTING THE TREASURE
ABOARD THE STEAMERS.
Picturesque Scene at the Docks in
Dawson City.
MEN CARRYING BlERS OF GOLD.

Eight Men, Holding to stout Poles,
StaEser Under the Weight for Six
Trips Back and FOrth-Bystnnd-
ers Comment in n Subdncd, Fune-
real UndertOne-Oncc Vessels Are
Under Way the Scene Changes
and Cheers From shore and
Boat Grow Wildly Enthusiastic.
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List Of Passengers.

Following is full list of the passengers
on hofh boats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16

to which the fire might gain access
and at once kill the sleeping crew
above the seat of the explosion. Tt
my mind, 1t was q torpedo operated
by strand OF wire trailed in front OF
the buoy chain securing the Maine, with q
stop on the wire to check the torpedo and
allow it to swing under the bottom near the
keel. That the torpedo came from the port
side Of the Maine, let out by a vessel oil
position not remote, and the wire trailed
from secreted reel in the stern of a small
boat to position opposite in line with the
Maine, toward which the torpedo was
drawn under her. A mine" fixed in such
muddy bottom as Havana harbor would
meet with too great a resistance of mud
end water above it, between it and the YES
sells bottom to produce such great de-
struction. There are several ways of firing
a torpedo Of this kind, known to me over
thirty years. I have known of the torpedo
itself over fifty-six years, as a secret wal
invention too powerful to disclose gener-
ally.
On the whole. the Spanish board errs in
scientific deduction, and l adhere 20 my
original opinion, expressed In your paper,
The Star, on hearing of the explosion, that
1t was primarily due tc the explosion OF a
submarine torpedo near the keel on the
port side of the Maine. and was not acct
dental, but was a deliberately planned and
executed act.
VIM WHEELER HUBBELL.
Inventor of the Names High-power
Steel Guns.
March IA, 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16
The Spanish Court of Inquiry.

Az tue kSoAtoE Va 1Ac 6SeuAHS Quar-
The Spanish court Of inquiry on the
Names destruction reasons that 1t was due
to an internal explosion, on the allega-
ton that the explosive power takes the di-
rection of least resistance, and that such
was from the inside toward the mud and
water outside, as the position of least re-
s1stance and refers to the absence Of dead
fish in the water as evidence of this con-
clusion. This il an error. While 1t is true
tnat the explosive power will move in the
direction of least resistance, 1t Is equally
true that water being incompressible, and
mud saturated with water the same. they
form resisting base which would compel
tie power Of a torpedo exploded outside
close to the keel of the Maine to seek its
escapement upward, inward and sideways
at right angles to the port side Of the bot
tom, through the metal and into the air
space of the hold toward the starboard
side, as the direction of least resistance.
That would be the action Of the 100000
poupds' explosive pressure to the square
Inch of the torpedo's power, seeking by its
law of diffusion 10 commiugle and eQualixe
itself with the fifteen pounds to the Inch
pressure of the atmosphere. 1t would burst
fErough the bottom. causing the Maine to
sink, and would disrupt her internal strucs
turs and ignite any explosive material
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16
veteran Newspaper Man.

Capt. B. F. Judson of Saratoga Springs
N. Y, is the guest of Mrs. Geo. Bancroft
GLIB street. Capt. Judson established the
Daily Saratcgian I'm 1856 and published II
for over twenty-five years. The Saratogiar
has always been among the leading and
representative organs of the republican
party. The captain was appointed post
master Of Saratoga by President Grant
and held the position for nearly eighteen
years. During the last presidential cam
paign he reorganlxcd the old Lincoln Wide
awakes Of 1880, and over 200 members OF
that organization and veterans OF the late
war formed an effective political club fr
the interest of Mckinley and Hobart and
for She principles Of sound money and pro
lection to American Industries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16
Street Naming.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Street naming is again discussed. Ave
nues have the names of states. Numbers
and letters are cold and colorless. No le
Ultimate method should be neglected OF
firing or at least warming the nationa
heart. Every large case of pigeon holes
teaches how to extend the capabilities oil
the alphabet to the second or third letter OF
a name. The capital and leading cities OF
every state furnish an ample number OF
suggestive and inspiring names of cities
Let names replace letters. Give impartial
precedence to state capitals. Then give
preference to the most famous and import
ant cities, e. g.: Albany, Annapolis, At
lanta, Augusta, Austin.
March 16, 1888. Il. b. w.
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Few York 0fsoe. 40 Potter Bur din,

Inc Evening Star Il served to subscribers IN the
sy ~ carfiers. on their own account, at 10 cents
per week, Or ~ certs per month Copies Mt the
S...esr cents each. By mail-nnywhere In the
e- 49,. n,a'es or Canada-pcstage prepaid-s0
saturday Qrintuple Sheet STAR 81 Der year with
Foreign postage added. $500.
Eotered at the Post Once at Washington d. G.
ss second > mail matterl
All mail subscriptions must be maid I'm ADVANCE
Rates Of advertising made known On application.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16

The regular permanent family
circulation of The Evening Star
in Washington is more than
double that of any other paper,
whether published in the MORN
ing or in the afternoon.
AS a medium for unobiec-
tionable advertisements it there
fore stands unequaled and I'M
approachable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16
Dl.cu..tnx Rosr1erlx,. c..e.

The nomination Of 4. v. Pcwderly. to be
commissioner Of inpiaigration. which was
adversely reported. iwas considered in ex-
ecutive session for an hour and half yes
terday.
Senator Fairbanks spoke briefly in Mr..
Powderly's behalf. and Senator Faulkner
stated his position. = Senators Chandler,
Stewart and Butler spoke In opposition.
. Senator Faulkner sad Mr.. Powderly had
been nonlinated up he representative Of
labor organisations btt these organisations
had not a3ipported lllA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16

Soft satin calf,
Laced and CATERS.
with strictly solid soles,
identically same quality
as shoes sold by
other dealers at So:
5 different shapes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16
PLEA FOR, DIVORCE.
Charge Made by Eliza Weaver
Against Her Husband.


Charge Made by Eliza Weaver
Against Her Husband.
Suit for divorce has been instituted
by Eliza A Weaver against William T.
Weaver. The couple were married in
May, 1886, and lived together until August,
1923. One Sunday morning, about five
years after their marriage. Mrs. Weaver
states in her petition, she was startled
while dressing for church by the appear
al ce at her door of q woman who called
herself Maggie Weaver and denounced her
husband and herself, claiming to have been
married t. the defendant many years pre-
v;ous.
Mrs. Weaver, continuing. says that after
the appearance of this strange woman her
husband began openly TO keep company
with her and to spend his earnings on her.
and to neglect and abuse the petitioner.
For months at time, she says, her hus-
band would pass her without giving her
one kind word, and finally threatened her
with bodily harm. This neglect and abuse
became SO constant and unmercdful, 1t is
stated. as to painfully sand- yisibly affect
Mrs. Weaver's health She further charges
that August Is. 1895 her husband deserted
her, which desertioh has continued since.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
ENTERTAINMENT AT ALMsHOUsE.
The Inmates Were Treated to 10 De-
IighttuI Programme Last Night.

The spacious dining hall at the aims
house, which, for the nonce, had been con-
vcrted into an amusement hall, was
thronged last night with amusement-lov-
ing people. who had gathered there 10
participate with the inmates Of the insti-
tuition in the enjoyment OF an entertain
ment whloh had been provided for his
unfortunate 60 poaToers b. Supermtend-
ent DAVIS.
Fully 5v0 ladies ana gentlemen gathered
at the almshouse, ana IA many as could
crowd into the hail enjoyed the enter
taiument. The inmates were given re-
served seats and 10 say that they en-
joyed themselves would be TO express
II but mildly. They gathered enough sun
shine in their lives 10 brighten them TOR
many Il day to come. Mayor Taylor Was
present and made a short address, and
Rotations were given by Mrs. Bel, OF
Charles City, ana Miss Name Leany,
while vocal music was rendered by Hon.
w. f. Reddy, Mr.. James Poindexter, ana
a quintette. headed By Mr.. Eugene DAVIS
ana a Quartette led by MI Kaufman.
Altogether the entertainment was u most
enjoyable afair IN every respect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
FINAL MEETING OF THE YEAR.
An Interesting Session of Lee Camp
Held Last Evening.

| r. p Lee Camp Confederate Veterans
j., held a most interesting meeting last night
and the new commander. Mr.. A c. Peay,
! together with the other officers elected
last Friday night were installed. brief
history of the camp reviewing the pro-
| ceedings Of the organization for the past
year. was given by the retiring com
, mander, after which a resolution Of
thanks was rendered Commander Laugh
ton Tor the admirable manner in which
he has for the past year discharged the
duties OF his office.
The reports OF the commander and other
officers show that the camp is in a pros
perhUs condition.
The number OF persons who joined dur
ing 1898 was 9, while death depleted the
ranks TO the extent OF p.
Inc amount expended by the camp in
funeral expenses was $50, and for chari-
nes' slOl5, making the total expenditure
Tor the year $l.GS. The library. II was
SHOWN, contains about 80 books. The
number OF men who had joined the camp
since organization was estimated al about
l,1V ana the present membership is about
The following portraits were received
during 1858: Lieutenant-General j. a.
Iaf}, General t1tz 1-sh Lc'. irigadler-
General y. ". Harris George W. Ran
dolph, Bieutenant-Coiolels John y. Cary
and Walter II. Taylor Captain ELS. Nc
earthly, Captain Robertson Taylor. Father
RYAN, and Commander W. A. Webb, Of
the Confederate States navy.
The report of the Sons or Veterans
Con mittee showed the Sons Camp TO be
in good condition, with about $50 members
Chairman James Z. Gray. OF the Sick
Committee reported that he had made
nlnety-visits 10 sick cOmraCes.
letter was read 20 the camp. which
was received by COmrade John Murphy,
nom Mr.. A. H. Thompkins OF Workers,
y. J., enclosing so as a donation 10 the
Soldiers Home.
Rev. DR.. William A. Barr was elected
20 deliver the annual sermon before the
camp on the Sunday preceding the 18th
OF January-Gensral II. =. Lees birt.-
dawn Monumental church
Comrade Young, Of the Rockbridge
Artillery, member Of John Bowie-Strange
Camp Of Charlottesville made a short
talk, after which the camp broke ranks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
An Evening of PIenSurc.

The Maoy-Griiiey Combination gave the
fourth entertainment Of the Young Men 5
Christian Association Star Course last
night TO large and well-pleased gather
ing. The programme was well arranged,
splendidly rendered, and heightened by
repeated encOres. The work of Mr..
Charles 7. Ghlley, In impersonations, was
good, and especially 80 when he gave
farmer and old-man limitations. Mr.. j.
Williams Macy, as humOrist. was
pleasing, and his songs in buffo-basso
were repeatedly applaudod.
Miss Maud T.. Paradis, a piano soloist
Of some note. aided greatly in making
the entertainment one OF the best of the
season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
STERN a co. INCORPORATED
The Well-known Firm Secures ,
Charter--Other Court Ne,v

The firm of Stern & Co.. established
since April, J. 1871. was chartered IN III
City Circuit Court yesterday under the
hrm-name Of Stern & Co.. Incornorated
with the following officers and directors
Messrs. Israel Stern. president: Charles
Suaus, secretary and treasurer. with w
A. Evans, Berkeley Goode. and L. r
Stern as directors. The capital stock is
70 be not less than $4,000. nor nor, than
100000 divided into shares of 800 each
Inc main ONCE Is to be in. Richmond.
twenty-five acres.
The Following judgments were rendered
in the Law and Equity Court:
Inc Farmers supply Company against
Alfred Peasants for s70795
John +. Grimes against Mrs. L. b.
Hardcastle for 90.
John ). hlng mas Instituted suit against
the Armstrong Manufacturing Company
for 500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
Another CaISe-WalIS.

The same dandy coons" and "high-
born ladies'" who stepped it off at such
a lively rate on the Academy boards on
the Goth of this month. will On Monday
night next again walk for cake at the
Auditorium. Collins, who has made for
himself a reputation, will be there IN all
the glory Of his spiIe-tail coat patent
feathers, and other personal adOrnments
while the others will also be on hand TO
put their best foot forward in an en-
deaYOr 10 win the big cake and the $40
bill that will accompany ii. The couple
coming out second best will receive a cake
and a s. bill. The walkers will give Il
street parade Monday afternoon at 1880
O. clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
PAY YOUR TAXES TODAY.
Unless This IT, Done Five Per Cent
VIII he Added by the City

Captain Frank Cunningham and his
corps of assistants were kept busy until
late last night receiving city taxes, and
when the Office closed the books showed
the days receipts TO have been nearly
$4,000.
To-day is the last on which taxes will
be received without the per cent. pen
atty, and Captain Cunningham urges all
who have not settled up TO remit TO his
Office to-day, The taxes are the same for
tho last half Of the year that they were
for the first, and all who have not paid
may ascertain their indebtedness by re-
ferring 10 their receipts for the first six
months