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Evening star., 1898-11-21
BUSY DAYS AT DAWSON.
Consul McCOOk's Interesting Report
Upon the kiOndike.

upon the hiOnd1ke.
There has been great activity in tn,
Klondike during the past month, according
to Consul McCook, at Dawson City. In a
report to the State Department he says:
The past month has been a busy one for
Dawson shipping, some thirty steamers ar
irving during thu month from st. Micha Els,
Alaska, besides the usual number coming
&c Wn the river connecting with ne passes.
The best way to reach here now is to come
in over the passes and by the lakes, and
then down the Yukon to Dawson. The
quickest way back is to go down the Yu-
ken to St. MichaeiS and thence via steamer
to Seattle, Victoria, or San Francisco. One
can go from here to st. Mic haels in less
than seven days, while coming up against
the stream the average time has been
thirty days.
Dawson city is beginning preparations
for the coming long winter. Large quanri-
ties of logs are being placed on the streets
in front of business and other houses, to
serve as fuel. 1t takes from u to 10 cords
to heat a small cabin during the winter.
"a great many needed improvements
have been inausurated in Dawson since the
advent of Mr.. William Ogiyie, the nav
commissioner. Dawson is soon to be in
corporated as city or town and have its
mayer and board of aldermen to look after
it's local affairs.
"Notwithsta anding the large amount cf
provisions brought in and on hand, corners
on certain afucleS Oh consumption are ne
ing made. Butter advanced from 81 per
pound to So last week, and the price of
condensed milk and other products has
doubled. The weather during September
has been very modsrata reminding one CT
Indian summer in our country.
The winter diggings generally begin
about the middle of November. 1t is safe
to say that there will be five thousand peo-
pie working throughout the different creeks
in this district during the coming season.
THE bench and hillside claims are now
receiving more attention than the creek
claims. The cost of working a bench claim
is also much less, because the ground. be-
ing shallowar to bedrock, requires less tim
Der for burning purposes: and it can also
be worked the year round, whereas a creek
claim can be worked only during the winter
season.
Il think it a good time for capital to step
In as there Is no doubt of the country being
very rich, but money Is needed to de-
Yelop it,
Evening star., 1898-11-21
No WORD FROM JUDGE DAY.
Secretary Hay Has No Informal ion
Concerning Pence Comm L sSinn.

1t was announced at the State Depart
ment at o'clock this afternoon that no
word of any kind had been received from
Judge Day at Paris today, and consequent
ly there was no official confirmation of the
report that the Spanish commissioners had
broken off peace negotiations.
Secretary Hay said he had absolutely no
information on the subject and was not
prepared to discuss the probability of the
report. He said, however, that If it were
true that negotiations had been broken eff
as reported, it did not necessarily -inG,cat
resumption of hostiities between Spain
and the United States.
From another source the impression was
gained that the negotia tions were not at an
end, but that another meeting of the COM
mission would be held Wednesday.
In the War Department it was stated
that Spain might chose to resume hostil-
tiles, or might undertake to resist the
United States occupation of the Philip
pines by the United States.
The Spanish position may be that it
would be better for them to surrender the
Philippines to force of arms rather Than to
give them up through diplomatic negotia-
tiOns.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Unable to Give Bond.

Edward Young, a young colored man
was a defendant in the Police Court this
morning along with Ella Lucas and her
son, College Lucas, charged with theft.
The latter demanded a jury trial and on
this account the case had to be continued
and it is likely that it will not be tried for
more than ten days. Young said he want
ed a trial by the judge, for he thought his
innocence would be shown and he would be
stated.
1t was charged that the defendants stole
a dressed calf from Samuel Alexand.r's
slaughter house and a number of chickens
from James Carter's premises Precinct
Detective Henry and Sergeant Williams of
the fourth precinct recovered the propertv-
The calf. it was alleged, was hidden in a
ped belonging to defendants, and the
chickens We're under the house,
Being unable to give bond the defendants
were committed TO jail
Evening star., 1898-11-21
MAY RECEIVE A CALL
Dr. Radcliffe sp6kn Of as Successor to Late
Df John Hall.
The COnEreEatf6n, Of Fifth Avenue
fresbyteriah.Ch Church, New York,
Seeking q Pastor.

rev. LIZ. wallace. Radcliffe, pastor Of the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church of
this city. is being talked of in New York
city as the stceessor of the late DR.. John
Hall. who was tlfa pastor of the Fifth Ave
rue presbyterian Church in the metropolis.
While no definite steps have been taken, a
call to the weli-known Washington divine
would not be great surprise to many WIN
are familiar with the high esteem in which
ne Is neld In the greater city. Touching
upon the matter, the New York Press says
"A meeting was held last Wednesday
evening in the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian
Church to appoint a committee of the con-
sregation to cooperate with the session
of the church in a Recommendation to the
congregation of a suitable pastor These
were CHOSEN en- the committed: Robert Bon
ner, James Sheldon. William Brookfeld
CharieS T. Britton. Joel w. Thorne. There
Is now no known candidate for the pastor-
ale, and no minister has preached a
candidate. In informal talk these names
have been discussed: DR.. Wallace Radcliffe
OF Washington. DR.. Thomas c. Hall. son
Of the late pastor; DR.. John Hail, Dr. Con-
nell OF Regent Square Presbyterian Church,
London. and Dr.. Scofeld of East North
field, Mass, often spoken Of as .Moodys
pastor. 1t is not known that any of these
ministers would accept if called. 1t is nat
ural that many outside the church, as well
as some within 1t. should feel a certain
pieaSufabie sense of fitness In thinking or
DIR. Thomas c. Hall as the possible success
sor of his illustrfous father. doubtful
though it is III he would even consider such
proposition ~
DR.. Rndcline.s eFaneraI Discourse.
"All hearts were touched by the royal and
fitting tribute paid 20 the late pastor at the
funeral service by the Rev. DR.. Wallace
Radcliffe. pastor OF the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church, Washington, D. c..
and favorable social expressions. having.
however. no official authority, were made
regarding his eligibility to succeed in the
pastorate the great preacher whose char
acter he portrayed so. superbly. At its last
annual, meeting DR.. Radcliffe was unan-
mously elected moderator of the general
assembly of the Presbyterian Church, the
highest honor in the gift of this great COM
munion, and he discharged the duties OF
the dfnicult Office in a manner which justi-
ned The. choice dealing with perplexing
questions with promptness and tact and
winning the designation Of AN ideal mod
orator.
DIR Wallace Radcliffe was born in Pitts
ated from Jefferson College and received
his theological training in the United Pres
byterian Seminary at Allegheny. He was
ordained TO the ministry in Philadelphia,
and became pastOrof the Woodland Presby-
terian Church in Philadelphia. DR.. Rad
elite has also held pastorates in Reading,
Pa, and in Detroit The New York Ave
nue. Church In Washington, to which he
ministers. is the church with which DR..
Gurley. who Was Idncoln's pastor. was
identified so prominently.''
Evening star., 1898-11-21
AGONCILLO is INDIGNANT
Aguinaldo's Agent Does Not Like General
Merritt's Criticisms.
Says the Fiiipinos Will Fight Before
They Will He a United
States Colony.

LONDON, November 21.-Agoneillo, the
turned here from Paris this morning He
announced himself as being very indignant
at the statements made by Maj. Gen. Wes-
ley Merritt in reply to the arraignment of
American officers made by the insurgent
junta of Hong Kong in an open letter to
President Mckinley and the people of the
United States through the Associated
Press. The general situation also displeas-
ed Agoncillo. and after recalling to an in
terviewer how the Fillpinos have loyalty
and effectively aided the Americans" he
added:
Gen. Merritt's reference to the F.Iipinos
as children is simply an echo of Spanish
saying. and he may, like the Spaniards.
find his errors when it is too late.
Il am afraid the Fflipinos will never
again submit to the yoke of colonial gov
crnment. Rather than live again as slaves
they will fight to the bitter end in defense
Of their rights and freedom. My instruc-
tions are to claim the recognition of their
indf fpendence."
What do the Filipinos think of the
American proposal to purchase the is
lands?' Agoncil;o was asked.
The opinion of the Filipino government
cannot be favorable to it, he answered.
'as they cannot allow themselves to be
bought and sold like m srchardise But if
the object of the moderate indemnity is
that their recognition and peace be estab-
lished, l don't see why, perhaps the mat
ter should not be submitted to ther con-
siderat:on."
Aguinaldos agent was thsn asked WI al
form Of government the Filipinos would
prefer if they could not get complete inde-
pendence, but declined TO answer. on the
ground that il would be premature 10 do
SO; but expressed confidence in the hon n
of the American nation and President M
kinley, who will not permit any misunder-
standing"
Evening star., 1898-11-21

II. o. Department Hits tpon IA scheme
10 Defeat Contractors Purpose.


The combination of the contractors for
carrying the malls for the purpose of cvad-
ing the war revenue tax On bonds of bid
ders was disclSered several days ago by
the post office officials and a circular letter
was sent out warning all involved TO dcsist
1t was the purpose of the bidders to sub
nit their respective bids in good faith to d
committee which was to open them, and
the lowest bidders were then to forward
their bids TO the Post Office Department.
All this was done, as stated above, to evade
the war tax of 80 cents on each bond, and
tor time the department did not see how
IT could defeat the scheme. 1t remained
tor postmaster in Missouri to solve the.
matter and give the department the key
to the situation.
In furnishing proposals the postmaster Of
the city where the same is mailed is reuuir-
cd 10 certify as to the responsibility of the
bidder and his Suretics. There are a great
many speculative bidders in Missouri and
" hen one Of them called upon the post nlus-
ter at Sedalt fOr the certiiCatioa, the lat
ter refused tu sign the same until after the
revenue stamp was annexed. In the mean
time he tslegraDhed the Post Office De-
Fartment for instructions, and the dep. TT
1ntnt immediately wired back:
section 40, Postal Laws, prohibits post
masters from approving bond before bond
Is signed by bidder and sureties The rev
enue law prohibits the signing of a bond
without the bond having thereupon the rev
tnue stamp. therefore you will not sign
certificate Of approval of bidder and sur
slteS until after the revenue stamp Is aifix-
ed to berd"
There are some 5000 contracts 10 he
awarded. and if d bidder submits a pro-
fosal ON all it means an expenditure for
stamps. without any direct returns of
S-1pp The department officials believe this
viii keep out many speculative bidders
VINO nave neither the money nor equipment
10 carry out a contract
Evening star., 1898-11-21
REPRESENTATIVE TAWNEY
Thinks but Little Beyond Routine Busi-
ness viii Be Done by Congress.
His Constituents Believe We should
Hold the Philippines - No
Extra Session Likely,

Representative Tawney of Minnesota
who is member of the House ways and
means committee, arrived in Washington
today. He said to a Star reporter this af-
ternoon that he did not think much would
be done at the short session Of the present
Congress beyond the passage of the appro-
priation bills and some necessary lesisla-
ton with respect to the army to enable the
occupation of acquired territory until civil
government Is established. He said thai
he did not think there would be an extra
session Of the Flfty-sixth Congress.
If" he said, peace should be declared
before the close of the approaching session
of Congress, We would not be possessed of
the Information on which to base legisla-
ton for the proper government of the ac-
Quired territory before the time for the
regular session Of Congress AS to the talk
of an extra session for financial legislation
L do not think this country is now suffer-
ing for financial legislation. Prosperity has
started IN. 20 per cent more of our people
nave found employment and matters are
gong on all right. There Will proha bly, be
scme legislation during the F'ifty sixth
Congress to give greater lexibility to our
currency, but there is time enough for
that"
The Philippine Question.
Speaking of the question of annexing the
Philippines. Mr.. Tawney said: The people
of my district could not tolerate the idea of
restoring to Spain any of the territory we
have taken from her. nor the proposition
of dividing up any of such territory among
European powers.
THE people OF the west feel that the
future development of our commerce lies
in the direction of trade with the orient
and that region tributary TO the Pacific and
Indian oceans. and that the DEVELOPMENT
OF TINS commerce will be advanced by the
physical presence CT American sovereignty
at the very gateway Of this trade.
1t makes no difference whether the Phil
lppines possess a great intrinsic value or
not. We want the physical sovereignty Of
this government present there to encour-
age and to guard our commerce. 1t is in
this that lies the value of the Philippines
to u.s.
Mr.. Tawney said that he thought the
Nicaragua canal should be constructed and
that, If possible legislation with that OBJ
Ject in view should be adopted at this ses-
sion of Congress
Evening star., 1898-11-21
ASSAULTED By HIGHRINDERS,
Dastardly Attack by Two of These
Chinese Murderers

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, November 2f.-
While alone in the upper story of a dingy
building on Commercial street All Pun was
hacked and beaten by All Bow and Sung
Yee. two highhinders, who fled at the ap-
proach of lodgcr in the house. thus saw
irg All Pun's life. The latter was found
lying over a grating with his skull fractur-
ed and covered with gore
The Chinese consul has posted a procla-
nation warning the highbinders against
violation of the law, and stating that nor
only in this country, but even in China
their kinfolk will be held accountable for
misdoings here.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
KANSAS SWEPT BT BLIZZARD.
Ground Covered by Sleet and Snow.
Cattle Suffering.

Topeka, Kan. November 21.-Kansas is
experiencing a genuine western blizzard to-
day. Sleet began falling shortly before
midnight last night, which later turned to
snow 4 high wind is blowing. drifting the
snow badly Trains on all the railroads are
being delayed. The thermometer has fallen
over 80 degrees since yesterday evening.
WICHITA Kan, November 21.-A hard
blizzard prevails in this section. Snow and
frozen sleet cover the ground and the tenn
perature Is far below freezing. Cattle are
suffering severely, and in some localities
the coal supply is insufficient.
SALINA, Kan, November 21-A fierce
blizzard has been raging in this locality
since midnight and the ground is covered
with snow. Much suffering to unsheltered
cattle is reported. q. -5sf.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
MR.. STEVENS A WINNER.
His Horses Stand Third Mt New YorL
Show.

Mr.. Frederick c. Stevens has returned to
Washington from New York city, where ne
had been attending the horse show, which
closed Saturday night. AS usual, his stock
farm was well represented, and as usual he
carried off a goodiy number of prizes,
standing in the latter respect third on the
list. He had sixteen horses entered. all in
the yearling and mare classes, his horses
In the stallion class being barred, as they
had won the prizes in two successive wears
Mr.. Stevens says the show was one of
the most successful ever held, both f:nan-
cially and socially. The society people who
although they Gid not occupy tne boxes.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Death of Ensign Fermier.

A cable message has been received at the
Navy Department announcing the death of
Ensign George L. Fermier, attached to the
gunboat Petrol. on the Asiatic station. Be
yond the statement that the officer died on
the 10Th instant no details were given
The Petrol Is one Of the vessels with Ad-
miral Deweys feet. and at last reports
was cruising in the vicinity of Manila. En-
sign Fermier was appointed to the Naval
Academy from Indiana and began his act
I've duty in the navy as a cadet in Nav.
1885 He reached the grade of ensign July
j, 1891. and he was attached to the Petrol
since December, 1896. Most of his active
service was IN Chinese waters.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Cf,iTdren's Hospital in Havana.

Augustine Heard, a citizen Of Havana
called upon Secretary Alger today to bring
to his attention. the case of the chifdren's 5
hospital IN that city. La Casa de Benefic-
ienc1a Maternadad. He represented to Sec
retary. Alger that during the Weyler re-
gime the Spanish authorities seized upon
this property and converted it into a hos
pitaig for which purpose it is still used
secretary Aiser promised that soon as
the American authorities were in BOSSES
sion of Havana they would restore the
property to the original proprietors
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Naval aIsOrders,

Chief EnginesF R, w. Gait has been
placed on the retired list.
Surgeon X, Wells has been ordered to
the Chicago.
W. |. Bell ha}5| been appointed an assist
ant surgeon in the navy and assigned to
duty at the Mare Island hospital.
Lieut. j. H. Russell has been commits
stoned to date from August 10.
Lieut.. N. NJ Hubbard, jr., and Assistant
Engineer Z. \. Gordon haye been honor
ably discharged.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Naval Movements

The Navy Department is informed that
the naval yacht Scorpion, after coaling at
Key West, sailed on. Sunday for Havana.
1t is understood that the cruiser Toneka
now at Philadelphia, will leave In a few
days for Havana 10 relieve the scornion
from regular duty on that station. Other
naval movements araffi reported as follows:
Gu1boa1 en tbe ,h nhlcksbTg sfsEed at Barbados
League Island s5if, tie 10th: the coi,iar
southery arrivetPraa.tPort Antonio on the
10th: the cruiser Philadelphia has arrived
at San Fraleiss3, lJp the refrigerating
ship Glacier has arrived at Santiago.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
TOURED THROUGH NEBRASKA.
Chief Clerk Michael GampaiEnesl ii
There and Has Returned.

Mr.. Michael. chief clerk of the State De-
partment has returned to the city from a
campaigning tour in Nebraska. He said
toCay that he was very we'll satisfied with
the result of the elections in that state.
The republicans carried the elections, end
would have elected the entire state ticket
but for local squabbles in Douglass county
and one or two other places.
To his mind. the result was complete
Endorsement OF the administration OF Fres-
iCent Mckinley, as the republicans we re
successful ir every national issue. Mr.
Michael said that Assistant Secretary
Meiklejohn was prominently mentioned Cor
the senatorship, and was developing great
strength in that connection.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Ha. Re.umed HI, Duties.

Mr.. w. 8. Coursey private secretary to
the adJutant general has resumed his du-
ties at the War Department, after a two
weeks vacation, hunting and fishing. near
his home al Granitevilte, S. c. He was ac-
co1npan'ed ON his trip TO the south by his
wife and child, and all were benefited in
health by their outing -
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Boston Again on Trial.

The second trial of George H. BOSTON
charged with violation of the pension law
by drawing the pension of a war veteran
after the death of the latter, was begun
this afternoon in Criminal Court No. /.
Boston was tried on the charge several
weeks ago. but the jury found it impossible
to reach an agreement.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
TRILLO WINS FIRST RACE.
AnOther Good Days Attendance at
the Benniug Track.

the bennfuS Track.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BENNING RACE TRACK, D. c., No
vember 2l.-The ideal racing weather and
a well-flled card of six races including a
full-course steeplechase, drew another big
crowd to the Benning track this afternoon.
the seventh day of the autumn meeting of
the Washington Jockey Club. The track
was much improved.
Abingdon, Wordsworth, Lexingto ton, Pirate.
Little Land, Charagrace, Tabouret, Field
Lark and Merlin were scratched in the first
race.
The races will be continued Monday,
tuesday and Wednesday Of next week
The first race, one mile, was won by Trii-
10 (Maher). to l. Campania IMcCue), 5
70 l, second and Judge Wardell tClawson),
to l. third. Time, LA.
Entries for Tomorrow
First race, handicap, three years old and
up, -nree-fourths mile.-K nnikiric 12S; Gan
ders 113; Charentus, 113; Handsel, ia:
Tabouret, 10s; Tremargo, 1913; Klcpper, 1O2:
Takanssee, 100; Feliche, SO, Hanwell, 80;
Duoro, "a; Gen. Maceo, SO; Queen of Beauty.
92; War Maid, 81.
Second race, maiden fllies. two wears Old.
tive-eighths mile.-Sharron Wing. Diva.
Exit, Facile, Susie Ne: Savilla, kosteletz-
KIN, Miss Order. Lady Dora, Frond. Felicia
Mercia. St Sophia, Ccquina, Auridale, Miss
Smith, 100
Third race, handicap hurdle, two miles
Ben Eder, 1885, Marshal 152; Floraline 13S;
Buckeye, 1871; Mr.. Stoffel, 1856; Widower
135: Hurry up. 1870.
Fourth race. for two-year-olds, selling.
three-fourths mile.--Ree Mitchell, LADY
Exile %: sAbide. 'Mazie o., 50; Orenburg
Anitra. 100: Eignette, Col Emmy, 81 Bond
man, 30; *Meddlesome, 81: Ninety Cents 81 :;
The Gardner, 101; Fast Black, 100; Ami
mus, Chanler, 81.
Apprentice allowance, pounds claimed
Fifth race. all ages. one mile-Loiterer.
no; Premier. Walkenshaw, Hanwell, Thorn
as Cat. 115: Col. Teuny. Passaic, 100; Sum-
mer Sea, Endeavor Squan, Dalgretti, Man
assas, 1l2: Ducro, Philip. tO7; Exception,
81; Decanter, Merlin. Harry Crawford, no;
Stray Step, The Winner, DR.. Catlett, Dog
gett, 115,
Evening star., 1898-11-21
BIG FIRE AT PERRY, IOWA.
Good Part of Business Section Of City
DeatrOYed.

PERRY, Iowa, November 21.-This town
sustained fire loss last night aggregating
a quarter of million dollars. A largo ror-
tion of the business part of the town is a
total loss. The heaviest loser Is Allen
Breed. owner of several mercantile prop
critics and the opera house.
The fire started in the livery stable of
Charles Mitchell and was soon out of con-
troll The Des Moines fire department, with
Rose and wagons, and apparatus from
Eeighboring towns We're put on special
authorities.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Maria Teresa Abu,J.ncd

NASSAU, N. P, November 2i- The
"recking tug Merritt has arrived here. She
reports that the tugs Potomac and Vulcan
sailed yesterday from Cat Island for Nor
folk. The cruiser Infanta Maria Teresa has
been abandoned. She is going to pieces
rapidly and her contents are foating out
through the broken sides
Evening star., 1898-11-21
DISAGREEMENT IN CARTER TRIAL.
Eight Jurors for Acquittal, Four for
Death Penalty,

Special Dispatch TO Tie Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, November 21-The
jury in the case of James Penrose Carter.
charged with the Nnurder of Thomas f.
Moore. today declared that they could not
agree and were discharged. Eight jurors
were for acSuittal and four for death PEN
atty. The caAse will be reheard next month
II is probable a.jut'y will be secured from
elsewhere. The case had been on trial q
week.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
SEVERING MARITAL BONDS.
Three Divorces Granted in District
Equity Court Today.

Equity Court Today.
Judge Cox, in Equity Court No. !, this
afternoon signed decree granting Dora ].
Anderson a divorce from Isaac Anderson,
on the ground of desertion. The petitioner
is authorized to resume her maiden name
Barker.
For the same reason, Judge Cox this
afternoon granted Ernest E. Genus di-
vorce from Ellen d. Genus.
Maggie NJ. Etzler this afternoon was
granted a divorce from James E. Etzler
In her petition, filed April 8, 1898. Mrs
Etzler charged desertion and cruelty on the
part Of her husband.