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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-01-13
Kav West. Fla, Jan. 7.-El

Kew West, Fla, Jan. 7.-El Diario
de Ia Marina, the Havana reformist pa
per. editorially states that over 500, 900
neople have died in Cuba Of hunger,
most Of them being women and chill
dren. The concentrates are still starv-
mo and there is need of active work to
relieve the suffering. At La Esperanza,
II Santa Clara, there are 900 persons
starving or dying of smallpox. The
insurgents under Savato Alvares have
attacked the town Of L. Esperanza
again, sackine several stores.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-01-13
Death List Not Increased /.

London, Ont, Jan. TIT now APP
pears that there were but 90 deaths
from the collapse of the floor in the city
hall. To the list of dead the name OF
John Hamilton Fortner has been added.
The boy Allen Lowe. although serious
ly injured, is still alive. The others
heretofore reported dead. but who are
still alive, are Wilson Carrothers, John
Burgess, Herman Hilbert, John FELL
lows and James Mclean.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-01-13
Engineer Was Asleep.

Kansas City, Jan. 6.-While James
Scott, Santa Fe engineer, slept in his
engine cab this morning, his engine,
drawing long string of freight and
stock cars, bore down upon another
freight train moving in on sidetrack
in the Santa Fe yards in Argentine,
Kan. A collision followed, Charles Z.
Landers, stockman, aged 40, was
killed, and NJ. L. Mears. A. G. DIN,
John G. Myers and ]. W. Meadow
were injured.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-01-13

Kansas City, Jan. e. At Rock
Island. Junction this morning west
bound Union Pacific train and an east
bound Rock Island stock train coltld-
ed. head on. The engineers and IRE
men OF both trains were injured, but
not seriously.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-01-13
Maltese for the Nile Expeditions.

valletta, Island Of Malta Jan. T.
Four members Of the council have
cabled to the Marquis of Salisbury re-
newinx their offer to assist in the mili-
tary requirements of Egypt by raising
thousand Maltese for general military
service.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-01-13
FELL DOWN A SHAFT.
Terrible Death of an Inspector in the
LIE ROi Mine.

LIE HO1 NINE.
Rossland, B. c., Jan. 7,-Captain
Hall fell from the surface to the 500
foot level today in the LIE Roi mine.
His body was crushed almost beyond
recognition. He had been making his
daily inspection of the mine, and, COM
ing to the surface, stepped from the
skip to narrow beam dividing the
double compartment shaft, He lost
his footing and plunged down to death.
Captain Hall was native of Ireland,
aged 81 years. For II years he was
supe, intendent of the Alice mine, near
Butte. He leaves a wife and five chill
dren in this city. The remains will be
taken to Butte for burial.
The only witness of the tragedy was
the engineer. He saw Mr.. Hall Stun
BILE and fall. catch desperately at the
timbers, and vanish into the pit. A
man working on the 300-foot level near
the shaft heard cry, and caught a
fleeing glimpse of the falling form.
The alarm was given, and men descend
ed Immediately to the 600-foot level.
The body had fallen across skip. and
was mangled beyond recognition.
Spokane, WASH, Jan. 7.-Ofticers Of
the LIE Roi Company in Spokane bore
the sad news to the family this even
ing. The daughters. Pearl and Rose,
aged II and 10, who were the fathers
pets, were Frustrated, and medical at
tendance was necessary.
Although born in the north OF Ire
land, Captain Hall was reared in the
Cornwall mining district. He-came to
America when 81 years of age, sand for
eight years operated in the iron mines
of the Lake Superior region. Then he
went to Salt Lake, and became super
intendent of the Antelope and Prince
of Wales mines. His next move was
to VAUDEVILLE, Mont, where he served
as the superintendent of the famous
Alice mine. He was candidate for
presidential elector on the Republican
ticket in 1892, and served several terms
as county commissioner and mayor.
The LIE Roi will be shut down until af-
ter the funeral out of respect to the
dead superintendent.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-01-13

Washington, Jan. THE president
today sent the name of John Fox to the
senate to be collector Of customs for the
DISTRICT Of Oregon.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-01-13
French Roy.lists Protest.

Paris, Jan. 8. Baron Charette.
Baron Lambert, the Comte de Lupe
and other prominent royalists have
issued q manifesto protesting against
the Duke of Orleans Indicating.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-01-13

The 90 companies controlling the
fisheries on the great lakes in this
country and Canada have consolidated,
and the entire concern will be taken
over by an English company capitalized
1t IS, 900, 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-11
NO COMPLAINTS AT THE TREASURY.
Reported Seizure of Seal Furs at


Treasury officials have not yet received
complaints from Niagara Falls about the
enforcement of the law against importing
sealskins from the north Pacific and will
begin no investigation until they receive
something which can be officially acted on
1t is alleged that the novel sight is daily
presented of women residents of the Can
adam and American sides of the river and
tourists crossing the bridges between the
two countries being stripped of their seal
furs. CO using mingled amusement and in
dignation.
United States are much used. On the Can
adian side, back of the high bluff. num-
her of wealthy American families have
country seats, and a great many of the
ladies' IN these families. well Canadian
ladies. who wear SedlskIn coats. pass over
the river to the American side daily. II
is alleged that several of these. and two
or thre" tourists have had seaiskin gar
ments seized and put Iii the collectors
Office pending d decision.
Assistant Secretary Howell said today
that the regulations recently issued by the
Treasury Department provided that owners
OF sealSkin garments passing backward
and forward could get certificates from
collectors protecting them against seizure
of their furs When customs officials are
satisfied that persons are rot attempting
TO violate the laws they will have no trou-
BILE Instructions have also been issued to
collectors to be cautious in the seizure
OF wearing apparel which seems to be in
Use CT to have been used.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-11
BASS On SALE.
Fishermen Cause Impression That
Law Is Being Violated.

There are some heavy catches of black
be SIS of the plymouth variety being made
in the Potomac not far from this city, but
in just what part of the river nobody other
than the fishermen seems to know. 1t is
thought, however, that the District waters
supply some of them, for the fish were
alive when delivered to local dealers to-
day.
Included in the big catches were all
sizes, some of them weighing as much as
four pounds. Hundreds of punches of small
fish were disposed of by the fishermen to
sc me of the dealers. Some fine yellow
perch were also on sale and many of them
were also alive when they reached the
market.
Some of the dealers are opposed to buy
ing the bass caught about here, especially
the smaller specimens, but they say they
are obliged to handle them so long as they
are on sale. Should Congress enact the
pending bill for the protection of fish, the
small ones cannot be offered for SALE and
iris it is thought, will have some effect in
the way of protecting them from the raids
of illegal fishermen.
The police have been informed of the
presence of these fish in the market and
the river will be watched for those who
are suspected of violating the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-11
Says He Did Say "SteaI..

10 the Editor OF The Evening Star;
L see by the card of Mr.. Dodge that
ne denies calling the street extension
serene a steal at the East Washington
citizens Association. But the report in
The Star WIS absolutely. correct. He said
ne saw in this job a steal that would M,
the Tweed operations in New York in t,s
background. and would need 500, DOC
tefore the work was DONE When T ar.
tr1buted only honest and praisewortbv me-
tives to the Commissioners and the MON.
pers OF the board of trade and said tho,
they were honorable men. he replied that
IN his younger and less experienced If
ne was similarly inclined in LOOKING t
such JOBS, but now he believed the motives
tack or this scheme We're dishonest ana
seilsh; that the board of trade was organ.
ized on these lines and to get office fn,
It's members. Indeed, The Star was verv
temperate in Its Statements and | nresrms
IN the heat of debate the gentlemen n,,t
The question in a stronger light than he
intended The per capita debt statement
IS another illustration of his ability 70
make statements SO strong as not to he ~
analysis. J. d CRoGSS
January 10. 1898. l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-11
What Brooklnnd Would Like.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
In The Star of January it was stated
that a committee from the North Capitol
and lexington Citizens Association had
called on Mr.. Mcmillan, chairman of the
Senate District committee, in reference to
a bill authorizing the Capital Traction
Company to extend its line eastward on
Florida avenue to North Capitol street. In
the name of humanity and suffering
Brooklanders, let the road, If built, come
all the way through. Our last hope Of re-
lief from the lexington and Soldiers Home
company is gone. In our judgment that
concern intends doing nothing it can pos
sibly avoid. We who spent our money in
Brookland, depending on that road have
lost six or eight years. We have listened
to this company asking for an extension of
time to improve its property, and all the
time reaching out and grasping for more
territory, extending its lines in sections
not calculated to pay, but simply gain
Ing and holding the right of way against
other concerns. 1t is a shame and a dis
grace to Washington. The people in Brook
land are actually suffering both financially
and physically. Our property has not en-
HANGED In value as it should have done
had we road to meet the public demands.
This road does not enter Brookland, and
We hope it never WILL In going to the city
sometimes find a car there at the ter
minus. Sometimes we walt half an hour
for one. Sometimes We reach the transfer
station; sometimes the power house, where
We wait for another car to finish the run.
Then we are bundled on the horse cars.
We often wonder why the agents for the
Humane Society are not discharged. and
men who would do their duty put in their
places.
When business is finished in the city we
slowly return by way of this deplorable
excuse of railroad. On reaching Florida
avenue the conductor the horse car
sings out. Change cars! He simply
means for US to get out and wait. There
is no car In sight. 1t Is case of foot it or
freeze and wait. BY and by the old shack
comes in sight, with seats for about one
third. The rest fare as best they can,
sometimes getting home, sometimes suffer-
ing from a breakdown, when they are
treated to another freeze and transfer.
Now, If it Is supposed that this railroad
company has monopolized all right in this
section. then Wen throw up our hands.
But we think different. and we think there
is fine opening for the Capital Traction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-11
CLAIM OF DIR. HERR.
As an American Citizen He Wants
indemnify From France

Counsel for DR.. Cornelius Herr have pre-
scented to the State Department claim for
indemnity in the sum of S5,0O0.UO0 against
the French government for alleged perse-
cution. D.. Herr stands high in scientific
circles as an electrician and physicist AL
though born in France of French parents
ne is an American citizen Young Herr
was educated in the New York Free Acad-
envy and at Heidelberg and other great
European universities. Meanwhile his fame
as an electrician had spread and he did
much to extend the study of this branch
of science. He married an American wo-
man, and when his children were born in
Paris he caused them TO be registered as
American citizens.
January IL. 1888. his troubles began. He
was az Bournemouth, England. with his
wife in bad health. when he was arrested
under eXtradition proceedings a war
rant from the French government. charg-
ing him with fraud and embeZzlenent
growing out of the Panama canal scandal
The case was kept open and he was con-
tinued under arrest in his bed four years
Then the British parliament came to the
relief and passed a special act that per-
mitted the magistrate to attend Herz's bed
side and take his testimony. This was done
and the magistrate promptly declared that
the charges were utterly invalid. That was
on May =. 1896 and Herr was released from
arrest. Meanwhile the French govern
ment had instituted numerous proceedings
against him in France and confiscated all
OF the property of himself and of his wife
DR.. Herr alleged that this was persecution
pure and simple. and that the French gov
eminent knew that the charges against
him were baseleSs before his trial. There
fore. claiming to have been injured in name
and health and in other ways. he demands
that the State Department shall prefer a
claim against the French government in
fun reDaration.
The State Department has taken the case
under Amusement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-11
Choice Crossings
I'm Chiffoniers
Way Under Price.

News just came down from Our
Chiffonier Department that good
big sacrifice sale would be in or
der for the quick closing out OF an
overstock that is crowding us. We
went right to work making prepare
ton and cutting prices. The result
will be most gratifying to all who
are buying bent.
Here are few random pickin2s:
SEQ Oak and Mahogany finish
ChifToniers with d!awers. to go
for Ht--fO
made and finished ~i'G 8 drawers n'' 500
SO Mahogany finish and Quar-
large and small drawers. Son.. $40
S13 CHARTERED Oak Chifonfers. -
With large and = small drawers ~ }
so Oak Chiffoniers. with
pate nj r ro-., o, is"n S7.55
5000 Oak Chfoniers with
drawers double bonnet box and :. n
oval French beyel plate mirror. p OO
CHARTERED Oak 5-drawer Chit o<
fOnier that 50 for. ......... %oo.OO
1t W. b. MOSES 4 SONS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-11
Fests for Weight of ConI
To the Editor of The Evening Star.

~ 'he EHhtof OF The Evening Star:
The Star editorial of the 10Th instant
on Short-weight Coal suggests occasional
tests ~ ting District officials of the weight
OF coal furnished to private consumers
ard understand that the sealer of weights
and measures intends to make such tests.
but the act of March 2. 1895, also provides
a plan-by Which any purchaser NAV take
the initiative in the matter and protect
himself without much trouble.
Any person may have his coal sent G. n
D., with the legal certificate signed by the
dealer, andlUhen the coal reaches the placs
OF delivery, the law gives such purchase
the right 10 demand that the weight
shownVby such certificate be verified and
1t shall be the duty of the person delivering
such coal to convey the same forthwith to
some public scale of the District" This is
the language of the act Of March 2. 1895,
which further provides: THAT it shall be
the duty of the sealer of weights and meas
ures to inspect. or cause to be inspected
and tested. the weight of coal sold or de-
livered." Under this act priya te
consumers seem to have all the protection
possible.
The majority of coal dealers are undoubt-
eddy honest. ard few lessons in reweigh-
ing would soon convince others that hon
esty Is the best policy"
January II. 1898. THOMAS W. GILMER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-11
8tR St. and Market Space.
THE rvIrrr ,rr..

ootlipiiny-ohe that will pay, and through
a territory helplessly in need. ono 70 IHs j!
al nigh standard. will in five wears com
pare 1avGrably with any property that
company has. We don't see it coming hut
we see the route by which it might come.
Congress-: East on Florida avenme - % %
street, east on r street to Brentwood ROAD,
northeast on Brentwood road to I2th street
Brookland, north on 18th street to Bunker
a. an, ., loaa, right through the center of one
that Brookland wants is a street railroad
II can depend on, such as other suburbs
iiA'e' BROOKIAND
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-11
WILL LIVE HERE.
Valuable Addition to the LOca
Scientific Circle.

Valuable Addition to the Local
Scientific Circle.
1t will be pleasant news to the many
friends in this city of Mr. Alexander
Graham Bell to learn that he intends in the
future to spend more of his time here than
he has been in the habit of doing for sew
eral years past. One indication of his
changed plans in this particular is the ac-
ceptance of the position of president of
the National Geographic Society, in place
OF his father-in-law, the late Gardiner G.
Hubbard. AS is well known, Mr.. Bell has
had home in this city for some time past,
and he has also a summer home at Cape
Breton Island, but for several years he has
been spending the greater part of the year
at the latter place. He has had his labora-
tory there, and has practically made 1t his
home. 1t Is stated now, however to be his
intention to spend the greater portion of
each year in this city, and his laboratory
will, of course, be removed here and located
in the Volta Bureau building, which is in
GEORGETOWN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-11
Preference to Veterans.

Representative Howe of New York has
introduced a civil service bill designed
to protect war veterans in the government
service. 1t gives preference to honorably
discharged soldiers. sailors and marines
who served between April II. 1861, and
August 70 1865. in appointments, reten-
tons and promotions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-11
BRICE DEFINES HIS POSITION.
Advises Ohio Democrats Not to Vote
for u Republican.

A dispatch from Columbus, Ohio, says:
Mr. George H. Hull has given out the
following telegram. which he had received
from ex-senator Calvin 8. Brice under date
of January B:
Telegram received. Am taking no part
in the senatorial matter in Ohio, and wish
that distinctly understood. l have no doubt
as to the duty of the democratic members
of the legislature. The good of the party
and the state will be best conserved by
their voting for democrat and not at any
time voting for a republican. This will pre-
serve the integrity Of every democrat and
leave the party in better position to go into
further campaigns. CALVIN s. BRICE."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-11

Margaret Conley. six years old, living at
1919 Pennsylvania avenue, was knocked
down and run over yesterday afternoon In
front of the Grant School building by a
herdic. She was not seriously injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-11
Corporation Court

The grand jury of the corporation court
had but one case for consideration-that of
w. Fl. Dade, colored. charged with ma
licously cutting Frank Dreifus in July
last. true bill was returned On the
civil side the case of H. F. Robertson
against Jennie Miller. attachment, was dis
missed: j. p. Mallen against A. johnson,
Judgment for plaintiff was entered and in
the suit of the Citizens National Bank
against r. S. & NJ. c. Windsor. judgment
for plaintiff for 800 was entered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-11
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Little Hugh Todd Stabbed Yesterday and in
Precarious Condition.
Mayor Simpson Commended for His
Management of City Affairs
General and Personal.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. so King St.
Pall TnIanhnna No loo


ALEXANDRIA, Va, January H. 1898
Little Hugh Todd, the son of Mrs. John
Todd. was quite seriously stabbed in the
back by a small bog named Westlake yes
terday afternoon, and today is in pre-
carious condition. The boys, it is said
were playing on the post office corner
when young Westlake drew knife and
plunged it three times up to the hilt in
little Todds lack, infiicting ugly wounds.
The injured boy was taken to his home
where his Injuries were dressed by Drs
Smith and Slaughter. DR.. Smith said that
had one of the cuts devated one-eighth of
an inch the boy would have been killed.
The stabbing seems to have grown out
of an cid grudge that the Westlake boy had
aganst Todd. 1t is stated that some time
before Christmas the boys had some trouble
and the Todd child struck WeStlake with
a piece of horseshoe For this Mrs. Todd
corrected him severely. Young Westlake,
it is said, has harbored ill-fecing ever
since He tried to get his father to buy
him knife for Christmas it is alleged
but was refused and, miffed at the refusal
he purchased knife on his own hook and
used it stated above.
The mayor has ordered an investigation,
and the case will be called for trial by
Mayor Simpson in the police court tomor-
row morning. 1t is understood that, under
most favorable conditions. young Todd will
not be able to leave the house for several
weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-11
Deserted Wife and Children.

Some days ago a baker named Metzger.
who was employed by Mr.. H. A. Simpson.
gave up job and left the city in a mys-
FERROUS manner deserving his wife and four
children, TIE eldest four years of age and
the youngest six weeks. Mrs. Metzger ap-
pealed to Officer Sherwood for assistance.
and through his efforts purse sufficient
to buy tickets for Mrs. Metzger to her
home in Columbia, SC. was raised. and
today she and the children left for Column
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-11
business Mems League.

The annual meeting of the Business
Mems League was held last night and the
following officers We're elected for the en-
suing term: NJ. B. Harlow president;
Isaac Eichburg. first vice president; Frank
+. Anderson. second vice president; John
w May, treasurer, and William f. Carne
ST.. secretary No other business of i'm
portance was transacted.