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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01
WILL GO TO THE MOUNTAINS.
Col. Bryan Will Leave With His Wife
Tomorrow.

Col. William j. Bryan Is still improving
slowly. 1t is thought that bis recovery
might be FASTENED If he had change Of
climate. Mrs. Bryan will. consequently, go
with him to the mountains of Virginia.
They will leave Washington tomorrow
and will stop a day or two at Culpeper,
Va, to visit Col. Bryans relative.
A floral tribute in the shape of a basket
five feet tail, bearing American beauty and
Kaiserine Augusta Victoria roses, fringed
with carnations, was sent to Col. Bryan.
accompanied by an elaborate message OF
eulogy, from the Maryland Democratic As
Sociatiou.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01
Personal Mention,

Major General Fitzhugh Lee called upon
Mr.. Perry Heath, first assistant postmas-
ter general, today. Gen. Lee leaves to-
night for New York.
Rev. T. Lewis Hartsock, who has been
visiting his parents. Rev. DR.. and Mrs.
Hartsock at their country home, Har-Lew
Lodge, near Laurel, Nd, has returned to
New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01
THE STAR nv MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address in the United
States or Canada. by ordering It at
this Office. in person or by letter.
Terms: l3 cents per week; 25 cents
for two weeks. or 80 cents per
month. Invariably in advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-cfl.ce to another should
give the last address as well as she
new one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01
Execution of Censpirators.

The Secretary Of State received the fol-
lowing cable message from Minister Con-
ger at Pengrg this morning in regdId 10
the situation in China:
six alleged conspirators executed by or
der OF the empress yesterday. hang, lead
ing reformer, adviser OF the emperor. cs-
capped on British vessel. order and quiet
Prevail here. Trouble feared at some OF
the interior POINTS not Yet heard from"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01
DR.. Nancy GuiIford Arr..tca

LONDON. October 1-Dr. Nancy Gull
ford, the midwife of Bridgeport Conn, who
Is wanted by the American police on the
charge of having been connected with the
death OF Emma Gill, has been arrested.
She was taken into custody at a middle
class boarding house and gave ths name
of McAllister, though on first arriving in
London she declared her name was Cath
crime Wilbur. The prisoner Is in jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01

Executive Order Issued Desiynatin.
the Territory.

The President issued an executive order
today creating the territory Of Porto Rico
into a new military department. to be known
as the Department of Porto Rico" with
Maj Gen. John r. Brooke in command
The headquarters of the department will
be at Ponce until after the evacuation of
the island by the Spanish army when 1t
will be transferred to San Juan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01
Waiting for transports.

The following dispatch has been received
at the War Department;
San Francisco, September 80, 1898.
No transports yet arrived. Senator is re-
ported at Honolulu repairing damages in
CURED in typhoon and expected to sail to-
day for this port. VIII report others as
soon as heard from
(Signed) MERRIAM
Major General Commanding
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01
Sites for Winter Camu.

The War Department has selected sites
for winter camps for United States troops
at Augusta and Athens, Ga, and Columbia.
Greenvflle and Spartansburg, S. c. The
establishment of these new camps Will be-
gin at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01
THE PRESIDENT CONSENTS.
He Will Address a Meeting of Rail
road EmplOyes in Chicaxo

CHICAGO, October 1.-President McKin-
ley has signified his willingness to address
gathering composed exclusively of rail-
road employees during his presence in Chi
cego to participate in the peace jubilee fes-
tivities.
The meeting will be held under the aus
pices of the five railroad employees broth
erhoods and unions of Illinois. Details will
be arranged at joint meeting of railroad
men tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01
Stabbed veteran ts Dead.

sEDALIA, Mo-, October Capt. Thomas
Young. the one-armed confederate veteran
OF Lexington, Mo-. who was stabbed by j.
w. McManiga1 during the G. A. R. reunion
here, Is dead. The coroner will hold an in
quest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01

Represented the State Department..
Frederic Emory was designated by Sec-
retary Hay to be official representative of
the Department Of State at the funeral Of
Mr.. Bayar6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01
Government REGENTS.

Government receipts-From internal rev.
enue today. s7s1.543 customs. $57s, ,045; mis-
celianeous, s7S,5i1; expenditures, 81, ,IT3 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01
NINE. CARNoT DEAD.
Widow of the Assassinated President
of France.

PARIS. October l.-Madame Carrot,
widow of President Carnot who was assas.
sinated by an Italian anarchist at Lyons on
June "a, 1884. died yesterday at the Chateau
de Presle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01
He Was Assassinated.

LONDON, October IA special dispatch
from Shanghai, published today, says tele-
grams furnished by the Taotai or local
governor, To a Chinese paper thera Rlegs
that the Emperor of China committed sui
eide on September II, after signing the de-
crees which placed the Doxager Empress
at the head of affairs in China. This. it
Is added, as understood to mean that tho
emperor WAS assassinated.
All the Engiish-speaking secretaries and
the principal members of the Chinese Tor
eign office. 1t is further announced, have
been seized and banished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01
Semi Official Report of Chinese Rul-
er's Suicide.
he UNDOUBTEDLY Was ASSASSINAFEl)
Pekin Mob Attacks EngIshman
and American Missionaries.
OU TRA AGES ARE FEARED

LONDON, October IA late dispatch
from Shanghai says it is semi-oiiicislly anr
nounced that the Emperor of China com
mitted suicide on September Il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01
Nsu York Once, 40 Potter Baildin,.

The Evening Star IS served to subscribers N ne
civ by carriers un t,.rir account at 10 cents
r,er week or Al cents per MONTH Copies at TIE
ccuDter cents each By mail-auyUhCrc In fhe
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per month. IL,
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foreign postage adfJa. S3.rS.
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CZAu mail suhsC riPtious must be paid in advance.
Rats nf ADVERTISING made known on app!ietti0n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01

Han Caine, the author. was a visitor at
the White House today.
Secretary Long and Assistant Secretary
Meiklejohn Of the War Department were
with the President today.
Representative Fleming ard ex-senator
Walsh Of Georgia were visitors at the White
Hot So. " ---
Mrs Bagley. mother of Ensign Bac1ev.
VINO was killed in the naval cngauement At
Cardenas. visited the President TODAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-11
The De LONE Letter.

MADRID, Feb. 1.-THE impartial ,
referring to the resignation of Senior
Dupuy De LONE, says: The govern
ment was wise to accept Senior De
Lome's resignation. His indiscretion
has only occasioned the government
vexation. The premier, Senior Segasta,
said to-day. 1 was surprised at Senior
De Lome's letter, for in ell his CON-
munications, official and private, adj
dressed to this government, he spoke
respectfully of President Mckinley. 1
regret Senior De Lome's indiscretion
and folly" According to dis
patch received here from Havana, the
letter of Senior De LONE to Senior
Canalejas was distracted by the person
charged to forward it to the latter, and
it is added, this person received $1,000
for it.
LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE afternoon
papers of this city approve of the action
of the United States government in the
De Lone affair.
MADRID, Feb. 1.-THE decree ac-
cepting Senior Dupuy De Lome's resig-
nation as minister OF Spain to the
United States has been signed and will
be gazetted tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-11
DRY GooEs.
Al FACTIONS
FOR
Spring BUSINESS.

Full line of Nainsooks at
I2H, IS, IS and 37Hc.
An extra value in fine Main
socks, 10 yard pieces, $3.50
and $I.75.
Persian Lawns, white Or
CANDIES, linen lawns, English
long cloth, the best make.
New Curtain Swisses, three
size dots, dotted Swiss Mus
Inns.
A special purchase in Laces
enables US to quote some ex-
ira values in veil laces, l.ovelty
laces and black silk laces,
edgings and insertings.
Our line OF Embroideries
has had many new additions
in cambria work, and we are
now showing by far the finest
line OF the season with values
as good as ever offered; prices
from S to soc per yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-11

The CUSTOMS DIsTRlCT.-As stated
yesterday, Mr.. NJ. B. Harlow called on
Representative Rixey in reference to
the proposed consolidation of the Gus
toms districts of Georgetown and Alex
andria with view of having the head
quarters of the district located here.
He also asked Mr.. Rixey if he could
not get introduced in the river aud har-
Dor bill an appropriation for deepening
the ''ketlle bottoms" of the Potomac.
Mr.. Rixey introduced Mr.. Harlow to
the chairman of the committee on COM
merce, who agreed with Mr.. H. that
the "kettle bottoms" should be dredged.
Mr.. Harlow will endeavor to get DEL
egation from this city to appear before
the commerce committee on Monday
and urge the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-11
Foreign News.

LONDON, Feb. ia dispatch from
Glasgow says the Spanish government
has requested the Clyde Bank Ship
building Company to push Spanish
work. The company yesterday, it is
added, dispatched to Spain high speed
torpedo catcher fully manned by
Spaniards. In addition, Two torpedo
boat destroyers are being completed
for Spain and the crews for them have
arrived at Glasgow.
LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE French gov
eminent, according to dispatch from
Paris. has asked the correspondent CT
the Basic Nachrichten to leave France,
owing to his attitude towards the Zos
trial.
HULL, England, Feb. 1.-THE pas
senger steamer Marbella was sunk by
collision with the British warship Gala
tea in Hull roads last evening. All the
passengers and crew were saved. The
Galatea was run aground. Forty vslu-
able race horses were lost on the Mar
bella.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-11

HE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
Rev. Bergman Green, of Christ
Church, this city, has declined the re-
quest made by the trustees Of the Epis-
copal Theological Seminary TO Instruct
the classes at that institution now I'm.
der Rev. DR.. Grammer, who will at the
end OF the month leave the Seminary
to become rector of Christ Church,
Norfolk. Mr.. Green decided that to take
charge of the Seminary classes would
too seriously interfere with his work
in this city. Rev. Thos. Packard. of
Maryland, has been invited to take
charge of these classes till the end of
the session.
The trustees OF the Seminary met in
Richmond yesterday evening and elect
ed two professors for thai Institution,
but declined TO give their names until
they had been notified By the secre-
tary of the trustees.
A dispatch received at this Office from
Richmond this evening says the board
of trustees OF the Seminary have elect
ed Rev. William Meade Clarke, pastor
of St. James Church, that city, to the
Chair OF Church History, and DR..
Macou, professor in Theological Sem.
mary of Philadelphia, to the Chair of
Systematic Divinity. No selection as
to Dean. Dir. Clarke has not decided
as TO acceptance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-11
The lola Trial.

PARIS, Feb. 11.-There were the
usual crowds about the court to-day
when the fifth day of the trial of NM.
lola and Perreux commenced. There
are still GO witnesses to be examined,
and therefore the case will continue
most of next week. Colonel Picquart
was called and narrated how he had &C.
quired fragments of telegraphic card
in 1896 and concluded therefrom that
Major EsterhaZy was corresponding
with suspicious characters. His chiefs
ordered him TO procure some of Ester.
Hays handwriting which, compared
with certain documents, lei to the con-
clusion that Major Esterhazy was i'm
properly using official papers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-11
The Situation in Guatemala.

SAN JOSE de Guatemala, Feb. IL
Civil strife and bloodshed have follow
ed the killing of Barrios. Before the
body of the late ruler had found sepul-
ture the factions were flying at each
others throats. General Marroquin
last night attempted to seize TIE reins
of government in behalf OF Morales.
He made an attack in force on the
palace barracks; the assault was yigor-
ously resisted and in the fighting Mar
rcquin and few others were killed
and the attacking forces consisting of
1000 fled from the city. To-day Gen.
Toledo ordered the artillery in pursuit
of the fleeing revolutionists. The pop
ulace and soldiers are now demanding
that Gen. Mendizabel be proclaimed
President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-11

THE GAS OFFICE.-The Joint com.
mittees on finance and light met last
night aud examined the report recently
made by Mr.. James Bayne in references
to the affairs of the city gas Office and
which at the recent meeting of the City
Council was referred to that joint COM
mittee. The committee will this even.
ing prepare letter to the Mayor, in
which they will state their deductions
of the report. 1t is understood that
Mr.. Baynes report shows q shortage
in Mr.. Cooks accounts of 81, 266 rs, in
addition to the S1,56S, which latter
amount has been made good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-11
LOCAL BREViTIES.

The Mercantile Railway Building and Loan
Association last Gight made loans amounting
to $4,000.
The young people OF the Second Prosby.
terrain Chorch will give musicale on Thurs
day night next.
An electric car on the Mount Vernon BAIL
road this morning struck COW near New
Alexandria and broke the fender.
slight fire occurred vest rday at TIE resi-
dence Of Mr. Carl Padgett, No. $50 south
Patrick street, which was caused from gas
jet. The damage WAS slight.
R. s. Davis colored member of ths chain
gang. who has given tho authorities much
or TO carry his ball and chain. Ho says he
will die before he will work on the gang.
William NJ Strather, the young colored
man who has been on trial in Washington
this week for the murder of his mistress,
Rosa Talbot was found guilty yesterday af-
ternoon aud the penalty WAS fixed at death.
The handsome furniture of Mr.. +. w.
Avery, which has been stored in Washington
for some time, will be sold at auction to-mor.
row morning at 10 o'clock at Rstcitie & SUI
livans auction rooms, No. 920 Peunsy lvanla
avenue
Thu recital Of Enoch Arden by Miss May
'gues Kelly at the Methodist Prott slant
Church last night was most beautiful. There
were many expressions of pleasure and APP
probation by the audience of the talented
lady at the close of tie recital.
Ths horse of countryman from Fairfax
on his way TO this city yesterday was taken
sick on the road and the Countryman went TO
farm house near by for assistance. When
he returned he found that his wagon had
been robbed of some chickens and produce
Mr. Yates, corner Duke and Fairfax streets,
to-day received consignment Of fre.h Flor
da tomatoes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-11
DRY GOODS.

Our 36-inch Percals, the very
best goods made as to. color
and cloth, I2Hc choice zeph-
yr ginghams, 50 inches wide,
very fine cloth, almost equal
to French goods, price I5c;
very nice ginghams, 10 and II
yard patterns, good fast colors
and choice designs, SC per yd J;
extra good value in ginghams
at 6Zsc; a full line of fine
zephyr ginghams. 10 and I2H
values, at SIC,
Some specials in White
Goods. Ask to see the 4o-in.
lawns at s, 10 and 2Hc also
the new I2Hc apron muslins.
Our line of India Linens,
ranging in price from 8 to CSC
are the correct cloth and extra
good values.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-11

THg O'MEARA CAsE.-The case of
~ O'Meara VS.. the Southern Rail
msy Company was called for trial in
,hs CORPORATION Court this morning. Ii
.,iIl he remembered that O'Meara was
,'irred on the Dad day of August,
l5p-. the machine shops ofthe South
srn Railway Company and from
ss;i injury lost his right arm and
n.or,hI suit Tor so 900. Attic January
,srm. of the court the railway company
d4murred to the declaration claiming
rbat f. c. Sasser, the foreman Of the
machine shops and who, it was al
I4rrd. gave improper orders to O'Meara
which resulted in the injury, was
tUow -1rvaut OF o. Meara and that no
coyery could b, had against the de-
tarl,nt company. Judge Nortoo over
ruled the demurrer in q written opinion
"A waIcn tue latest decisions of the
roau of Appeals Of Virginia. up to
tia. time, were quoted. At the trial
tnis morning O'Meara, through his
counsel. fled an amended declara.
ZION. to which amended declaration
lhedeiendant company demurred and
asked the court, in view of the recent
4sai~ion of the Court of Appeals
of Virginia in the case of the Norfolk
Western Railroad Co , VS.. Houchin's
A imiuisuator that the questions
raised upon the demurrer to
the oIisiLal declaration and the
amended declaration be considered.
Judge Norton after hearing the argu
!nea,s of counsel and an examination
Of the decision referred to, sus aiued
tn demurrer 20 the declaration made
by he COUNSEL for the railway com
plly and thus decided in their favor.
Counsel for O'Meara excepted to the
ruling of the court upon the demurrer
an asked for suspension of judgment
Tor sixty days in order to apply to the
Court OF Appeals for writ of error.
Mtssrs. James X. Cation and r Walton
Moore represented Mr.. O'Meara.
Mrssrs, Eppl Hunton, ir., and Leonard
NArbury repre-. ented the Southern Rail-
way Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-11
On the Verge of nRaco War.

PERRY, Ok, Feb. 1.-THE people
of Blackwell, a town thirty miles north
of here, have never allowed negro 10
live in the town. Some days ago Col.
Blackwell, its founder, procured col
ony of negroes to settle in town and
gave each family residence lot. The
negro families have commenced arriv-
ing at Blackwell and the whites de-
clare they shall not live there and the
negroes say they will stay in the town
in spite of the whites. Trouble is ex'
Dectad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-11

A few linen novelties and
dotted swisses, prices formerly
so and soc, sale price zoe.
Our line Of prices on Bleach
ed Goods, Sheets and Pillow
Cases has made large sales.
We still continue to sell fruit
of the loom at &c, Barker and
Androscoggin S I-2c, Pride of
the West Ioc, Alpine Rose
Ioc, Wamsutta Ioc, Dwight
Anchor &c, best sheets 6oc,
good sheets 49c, best 81 do.
AGO, good 81 44c, best pillow
cases ~ I'2c, good pillow
cases II I-2C,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-11
Casualties OF the Great Fire.

P1rTsBURG, Pa, Feb. 1.-THE work
of searching for bodies in the ruins of
Wednesday nights awful ire was con-
tinued through last night, but no more
bodies were found. The debris is still
piled ten feet high, however, and as
more than score OF people are still
missing the work will be continued.
That more people were killed there can
be no doubt. 1t is known that IL are
dead, 26 missing, is injured, property
loss 81 100000, and insurance about
81 900. 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-11
Dash for Liberty.

EMPoRIA, Kans., Feb. 11.-Twelve
prisoners yesterday attempted to es-
cape from Jail, the leader throwing red
pepper into Sheriff O'Connor's eyes.
Fred Job, colored, burglar sentenced
to the penitentiary for ten years, and
Harry Freeman, thief, escaped, but be-
fore the others could get past the outer
gate Mrs. O'Connor came to the blinded
sherif's assistance and drove the men
back to their cells at the point of a
ravolyer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-11
Mark-DOW Sale.

We carried over a few wash
goods, and we want to sell
them before our new ones
come in, We have put sell
ing prices on them. Dimities,
lawns, ducks and piques in
waist and dress lengths, former
prices from I tc l2Hc, sale
price SC per yard.
Organizes, lappets, dimities
and lawns, prices formerly
I2H to nc, sale price SC.
A large range OF imported
dimities, fancy lawns, &C., for
mer price from II to CSC, sale
price I2Hc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-11

REcEPrIoN.-Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Hoy last night entertained large
number OF their friends at their band
some home on north Washington
street. A number of the mem
bers of the Washington Choral
Society were present and some very
fine vocal selections were rendered.
After the guests had been entertained
with selections on the graphophone,
manipulated by Rev. 81. J. Cutler, they
repaired to the spacious dining room
where a sumptious and inviting cola
ton had been spread, and at a late
hour the guests departed, much pleased
with their evenings entertainment.
Among those present were DR.. and Mrs,
7. NJ. Holden, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Har-
vey, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Holden,
Misses Eleanor Sin onds, Lizzie Ora
ham, X. Graham, A. Holden, D.
MOTitz NJ. Harvey, G. Harvey, J..
Holden, r. Harvey, G Graham, NJ
Buckner, NJ. Fitzgerald, E. Neale, and
DR.. Walters, DR.. Stewart, Messrs. Gil
more Stuuvesant, Graham, Moritz,
bTookes and Locraft, of Washington
ATs. NJ. Smith, Misses Mai R. Green
well, Alice Brley, Lottie Greenwich,
AR. l. h. Thompson, Mr.. VIM. West,
E.y. II J. Cutler, and Rev. Father
Walsh, of Warrenton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-11
Observation-Disclosures.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1l.-Advices
from Honolulu dated February state
that the engagement is announced OF
Princess Kaiulani and Prince David
Kawaranakoa, son of the younger
sister of Queen Kepiolani. The formal
betrothal merely awaits the signature
to certain deeds of family settlement OF
dowager Queen Kapioliani. Princess
Kaiulsni under the monarchical regime
would have succeeded Queen Liliuoka-
lani to the throne of Hawaii.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-11
CgARGED WITH SHooTINc A y

CHARGED WITH SHooTING.-A war.
rant was sworn out to-day against
Richard Burnett for shooting at Ar
thur Mankin last night. 1t is said that
Burnett, while under the influence Of
liquor, at late hour last night shot al
Mankin on upper Duke street. Bur
nett, who was subse quently arrested
claims that be had been informed that
Maukin intended to assault him with 8
brick, aud that seeing Mankin in an
alley watching for him he fired, but
without intending to do any harm
When arrested Burnett was armed