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Evening star., 1898-11-17
EDISON wARGRAPH.-The popular new
ALLIANCE TO rREstRyE PEACE. =
Joseph Chamb ri "a in Discusses AngiO-
American Interests mt Banquet.

At the National Liberal Uniensts con-
ference in birmingham, England. Tuesday
Joseph Chamberlain. secretary of state for
the colonies, made his first public speech
since his return from the United States
Mr.. Chamberlain, who was much more
explicit on the subject of Ang1o-French re-
lations than any of his colleagues in the
cabinet has been, said it was the hope of
every friend of peace that the French with
drawal from Fashoda is indicative of their
acceptance of the principle of British con-
troll of the whole valley jof the Nile.
garding which there cannot be any discus
sion Whatever Going to reCite
series of unfriendly acts perpetrated by
France in various quarters of the globe
during the last ten or fifteen years. he
said:
IF better relations are to be established
it will be necessary for. French politicians
to abandon tactics whose object has been
to hamper and embarrass British policy
even In quarters where the French have no
interests TO protect | refer especially to
Newfoundland where, despite the fact
that the French fishery interests have de-
clned to a comparatively insignificant
point, the demands of the French have con-
tnually increased and their interference
with the development Of the colony has in
creased.
IF the Fashoda incident only serves to
dlsabuse foreign statesmen of the err
roneous conception that the British will
yield anything to pressure it will be
blessing in disguise"
After referring to the thorough and
complete sympathy so noticeable between
the motherland and her colonies, Mr..
Chamberlain continued as follows
What is of equal Importance, our Amer
lean klnfolk Qoud cheers have begun to
understand us better If we have had diff
ferences in the past ] believe they have
arisen entirely from the want of proper
mutual understanding, but now the Amer
hat i'm he la tn hip
our hearts went out to them (cheerSl, and
they heartily reciprocate our good feelings.
Il shall not attempt to predict what may
follow this better feeling, but | may at
least hope that in the future the under
standing of which | have spoken may be
perfected, and that in the face of that un-
derstanding we two may be able to guaran-
tee peace and civilization to the world" -"
prolonged cheers)
Evening star., 1898-11-17
-aNACOSTIA HAPPENINGS.
Coal Oil Explosion Causes Firc-Gen-
eraI and Personal News.

The explosion of a coal oil stove in a
bed room in the second story of Il frame
house, No. IA Polk street, Anacostia own
ed and occupied by James T. Simpson
caused fire Tuesday afternoon about :;
o clock. and Fire Engine Company No 10
of Anacostia responded to q local alarm
Two sick children, who were in bed in the
room where the fire broke out, and who
had been forgotten in the excitement were
rescued from their dangerous situation by
Assistant Foreman McLain of No. II. The
room was full of smoke, and it would not
have required much time for the two chill
dren to become suffocatcd. The fire was
soon extinguished. The damage done
amounted to about $40, covered by insur-
arcc.
The cars of the Capital Railway Com
paEy have crossed the Anacostia bridge
several times by means OF the overhead
trolley wires.
In accordance with the original idea,
when the wires were strung on the bridge
nearly two months ago, the company has
arranged to have the cars cross the dra W
of the bridge by their own momentum
/ This plan was at one time opposed by the
| electrical engineer of the District who
| thought the wires should cross the draw
| also in hinged trough. The tests of the
! company's plan made yesterday are said
| to have been satisfactory, and a report of
N4S WIN bt uldue 40 the SOmIniS-
sioners.
| Harrison street is not to be concreted un-
| til next spring. This fact, which was gath
| cred by Mr.. q. r. Minnix from a CONVEX
sation with Engineer Commissioner Beach
| at the District building a few days ago.
will be disappointing TO a large number of
residents, especially those living along the
| street. who hoped that the work would be
| done this fail.
George Curtis. aged thirty-one. died at
residence W1Sbjnptnn
day evening He was a native of King
| for several years past, being employed lat
| member of Anacostia Council, No. is. Jr.
| o L. y. NJ He leaves a widow and two
| small children. His remains were taken
yesterday to Fredericksburg, Va, for in
| terment being accompanied by a delegate
| from Anacostia Council, No. 16 Jr O. L.
\. NJ.
| Every effort has been made without SHE
| cess by the local police to recapture George
! Green, the coiored youth who ESCAPED from,
| Policeman Stewart. officers have searched
| every quarter OF the city, and it is now he
! tieVed he fled to Prince Georges county
! Md.
| Policeman V. G.. King of the Anacostia
! station has gone on a ten days' ducking
! trip down the Patuxent.
/ DR. X. A. Pyles has, il is stated award
| ed to Butler and Osterman a contract foy
| the erection of four frame houses at the
| northeast corner of Washington and pierce
streets, to contain all modern improve
! merits ard cost $5.oe0. The work will il is
understood, begin In a short time
Evening star., 1898-11-17
CONFERENCE VI. l.. CHURCH SOUTH.
Probability That Methodist Book
Concern VIII He Investigated.

The annual meeting of the Virginia CEN
ference, Southern Methodist Church which
began at Portsmouth yesterday, will, it Is
expected, be the most interesting held in
many years. The Methodist Book Concern,
involving the proposed return of s2ss,0o0 re-
ceived recently from the United States gov
ernment. which some claim was obtained
to certain extent by deceiving leading
senators, will be brought up and it is ex-
pected will be very thoroughly ventilated
IT is understood that, DR.. Whitehead of
Rachmond will prefer charges against Rev.
James Cannon editor of the Recorder, for
attacks made upon him in the columns Of
Mr. Cannon's paper
Evening star., 1898-11-17
Russia Orders Wnrshins.

A dispatch from ST. Petersburg yesterday
says: The government has ordered the con-
struction at the Nevsky shipbuilding yard
of twenty-three torpedo boat destroyers of
the Sokol type.
The Russian torpedo boat destroyer Sokol
is of nickel steel and aluminium. Her dis
placement is 240 tons, her coal capacity 60
tons, and her speed 30.2S knots She has
two screws. four tunnels, fore and aft and
one pole mast. Her length is 1870 feet and
she is IS feet inches in the beam She
carries one 12-pounder and three 6-pound-
ers, and is fitted with two torpedo tubes
Q6-inch).
Evening star., 1898-11-17
The Cause of Disease.

This is not yet the positive conclusion Cf
the United States commissioners, but Sur
geon Geddings reports that in his expert
yellow fever cultures hai the organisms
described by Sanarelli, while Surgeon Was
din identified ~ per cent of ases as show
ing the Sanareni organisms. DR.. GeddiRcS
supplements his report by recommending
that, as the bacillus inte-oils OF Sanarclli
is indicated to be the cause of yellow fever,
experiments be made on lower animals with
the Sanarelu toxines. rhe work already
done by the two experts gives promise ID
the officials here tnat the cOmp,eEe inNes IT,
CATION Will make a marked contribution to
the problem of preventing and curing VEL
low fever.
Concerning the recurrence of fever cpl
denies in this country, the marine hospit Al
authorities hope that their hands will be
strengthened by the Caffrey bill, which
provides for the establishment of a more
effective federal control ri local and border
quarantine. 1t is said, however, that the
lessons of the outbreak last summer give
no ground for apprehension that the dis
ease will be brought in yearly. The out
break, it is held, was but a renewal Of tina t
of the year before, no new cases being in
troduced. The intervening winter was un-
usually mild, so that the germs were not
entirely eradcated, furnishing the basis for
the renewed outbreak during the hot
months last summer.
Surgeon tSener Il Wyman says. however
that the outbreak was marked by compare
than the year before. the attacks less Sc
we're, the fever points confined to two
states and the deaths much less than the
year before.
Evening star., 1898-11-17
Wants to See Admiral Schley.

Inquiries are reaching the Secretary of
the Navy from Portsmouth, England, ex-
pressing pleasure at the news that Ad-
miral Schley, with the new European
squadron, is to pay the town of Plymouth
a visit. as soon as he reaches the station,
and asking the department to announce the
date upon which the ships may be expected
Evening star., 1898-11-17
Aged Ex-Judgc Indicted for BfEamy

South Carolina, who recently married
Miss Porterfield of Charlestown, w. Va,
while he had wife living, was yesterday
indicted by the grand jury of Jefferson
county for bigamy. Lackey is nearly
eighty years old. He is now in prison at
CharleStoWn.
Evening star., 1898-11-17

If you want to buy, sell
lease property or rent
rooms, want a situation or
want help, it will pay You
to announce the fact in the
advertising columns OF The
Star. They are closely
studied by more than three
times as many people as
read any other paper.
Evening star., 1898-11-17

1t is not possible 20 answer the question
pending the conclusion of the work Of the
peace commission at Paris, as the ccnno-
sition of the squadron would be affected by
the necessity the Navy Department might
be under to prepare for the resumption of
hostiities.
Evening star., 1898-11-17
Colored Preacher Kills His Wife.

Rev. H. P. Jones. coiored minister liv-
ing in Brunswick county. Va, killed his
wife during quarrel, because she refused
to sign deed for piece of property own
ed by her and which her husband had sold
The murderer was arrested and lodged ir
jail. Ill s
Evening star., 1898-11-17

A London dispatch says: Nine Ade-
lima Patti-Nicolini announces her betrothaI
to Baron Corderstrom, a Swedish noble
man.. The marriage will take place next
February.
Evening star., 1898-11-17
Nmc. Patti to Marcy Arnin.

If you want work read the want columns
of The Star.
Evening star., 1898-11-17

Thousands of situations have been OBJ
tained through the want columns of Tho
Star
Evening star., 1898-11-17

1t pays to read the lrant shplumns of The
Star Hundreds Of situstions are flied
Evening star., 1898-11-17
DR.. Woodward, Address

y solo was rendered by Joseph d. Meg al.
aEG then the health officer of the District
Dr. W. c. Woodward. spoke of the relation
OF the Associated Charities to the char-
tiable work of the District and likened that
organtza ton to the mortar which was use.I.
TO hold together the bricks In the structure
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-12-11

courtites and Roseberyites, which may
split the Liberal party.
President McKinley's message to
congress and Secretary Cages report
are both warmly discussed in the
weeklies.
The speaker thinks British ship
builders will reap a temporary advan-
tage from Secretary Cages proposals,
since most Of the ships wanted in the
near future will have to be built in
Great Britain, and the restrictive laws
protecting American shipbuilding must
be. relaxed to permit their entry.
Moreover, it is claimed that Americas
commercial development will eventual
ly weaken her protectionism. The
speaker concludes with saying:
'The salient Recommendation Of the
measure is relative to Americas place
as maritime nation. Unless we
greatly misapprehend the American
character and capacity, 1t can hardly
fail to benefit the world at large"
The Spectator urges that the digni-
fed course Of consenting to the abro-
cation Of the Clayton -Bulwer treaty
without compensation would show the
world that Great Britain can, in the
case of it's kin, think Of their inter-
ests.
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time in the government school of art In
his native city, but eventually he drifted into
journalism, becoming connected with the
Glasgow Weekly Citizen, before attaining his
majority In 1854 he went to oLndon and
wrote for magazines. He was attached, in
the following year, to the staff Of the Morn-
Ing Star, and was special correspondent for
that paper In the Prussian-Austrian war in
1866, scenes from which appeared in his first
novel, "In Love or Marriage" published In
1887. This novel, which dealt largely with
awkward social problems, was not success
ful, but the authors next work of iotion
was favorably received. 1t was entitled SIN
SILK Attire,' and considerable portion Of 1t
was devoted to descriptions of peasant life
in the Black Forest. Then followed Kill
mony," and ''The Monarch Of Mincing
Lane, the former dealing mostly with Bo-
hemian artistic life in London. But his first
real hold of the novel reading public was
held by "A Daughter of Hebe," 1871, which
went through many editions. Next came
The Strange Adventures Of a Phaeton,"
which, literally, described driving excur-
sion that the author made from London to
Edinburg, with thread of fiction inter
woven. In 1873 was published "a Princess
of Thule" 1t was followed by 'The Maid
OF Killowa and Other Stories," The Feath-
ers," ''Madcap Violet" Green Pastures
and Picadilly," Mcleod. of Dare "Whita
Wings, Yachting Romance" Sunrise. a
Story of These Times;' ''The Beautiful
Wretch. 'shandon Bells, "Yolando," "Ju-
dith Shakespeare White Heather" "sa-
bina Sembra, " "The Strange Adventures oY a
House Boat "a sequel to the phaeton ad-
ventures), I'm Far Lochbar," and ssPrinca
Fortunatus,' 1880. For four or five years Mr..
BLACK was assistant editor of the Daily
News, but he practically ceased his conneo-
ton with journalism over twenty years ago.
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Of the channel, where many people had
affected to discern an already faint line
Of a peace relation between England
and France as a sequel of the passing
over of the Fashoda storm.
The first impression was that Sir Ed
mund Monson had received cue from
the Marquis of Salisbury to give a can
did warning to France that Great Brit
ain is fully determined not to stand
any further pin-prick nonsense. This
opinion still prevails, although 1t has
been somewhat modified by the expla-
nation which the ambassador sent to
the French press, and it is now thought
Mr.. Monson got an official tip to give
France a warning, but that he spoke
more openly than was intended.
The incident, however, has served as
a reminder to the people of both coun-
tries that the fire of the Soudan i'm
broglio is still smouldering and may
burst into flames before it is finally
disposed of. The ambassadors warn
ing, according to those qualified to
know, was prompted by the fact that
the French government, sulking over
the Marchand affair, is evading diplo
matte discussion of pending Anglo
French problems, and was intended to
intimate that with the change Of
French ambassadors at London this
week, Baron de Cource1 being succeed
ed by NJ. Paul Cambon, the Marquis Of
Salisbury decided a more active treat
ment of the points in dispute.
Sir Edmund J. Monson's manly
frankness is quite characteristic Of the
ambassador and won for him the warm
friendship of Czar Alexander and En-
peror Francis Joseph, both of whom
asked the British foreign Office to send
him to their respective capitals when
he quilted Copenhagen, where he was
persona non grata at the court. He
chose Vienna.
MIR. CHAMBERLAIN'S VIEWS.
Mr.. Chamberlain's speech on Thurs
day, embracing the whole range of do
mestic and foreign politics, aroused as
much comment abroad as at home. He
forecasted the ministerial domestic leg
islation of the coming session, and then
held out the olive branch to every for
eign country except France, to which
he administered a salutory caution.
which has been but little relished there
and which evoked all sorts Of news
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-12-11
PARIS EXPOSITION
PROSPECTS POOR
THE BUILDINGS MAY NOT BE
READY IN TIME FOR THE
OPENING

Foreign Exhibitors Seriously At
fected by the Decision of the APP
peal COlurt--Talk of Postponing
the Show for Year.
PARIS, Dec. 1O-Various reports are
afioat regarding the prospects of the
Paris exposition of 1900. But little
progress has been made on the huge
buildings, and it is thought possible
the exposition may be postponed until
1901. though the latter course would
meet with great opposition and inf1ict
great losses. President Faure has per
sonally visited the site and endeayored
to stimulate the work. But what with
the recent strike and certain difficulties
between the municipality and the gov
ernment, the prospects of its COM
pletion in time are none Of the BRIGHT
est. Moreover, the Metropolitan rail-
way cannot now be ready for 1900.
The foreign exhibitors have been
seriously affected by the decision of
the Paris appeal court in rejecting the
suit of a Swiss en1broiderer against a
French manufa cturer, who copied his
designs. The effect of the decision is
that designs and patterns in the for
eign exhibit of 1900 may be copied with
impunity by French manufacturers.
unless the exhibitors possess a manu-
factory in France.
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tatives Bailey, Of Texas; Richardson,
of Tennessee: Dearmond and Bland, OF
Missouri; Wheeler, Of Alabama; Allen,
Of Mississippi; McRae, Of Arkansas,
and Sayers, of Texas. Representatives
Mcmillan, Of Tennessee, and Bank
head, Of Alabama, were not among
those present.
The meeting was devoid Of any per-
sonal or sensational features. and was
devoted to a brief discussion Of the
wisdom of making caucus action bind
ing. A resolution to this effect had
been introduced by Mr.. Bailey, and
this was pending, with an amendment
by Mr.. McRae, Of Arkansas. The main
interest centered in the ability Of Mr..
Bailey and his friends to pass the
resolution.
At the outset Mr.. Dearmond made a
point of order against the regularity of
the resolution, but Chairman Richard
son did not sustain the point.
In order to test the strength of the
Bailey forces, Mr.. Clardy, Of Kentucky,
moved to reconsider the vote by which
the resolution had been agreed to at
the last session. The motion was
LGDttuJ OS u 10, tuuS G6ldGI4S1lAS lIleI
the advocates of the resolution had a
clear majority.
CAUCUS ACTION BINDING.
The resolutions were then adopted
without division. They were as fol-
lows:
Resolved, That hereafter the action OF
Democratic caucus shall be binding upon all
who participate in its proceedings, provided
that no member shall be required to vote
for any bill which he may deem unconstitu-
ttonal, and provides that in all matters ex-
cept the nomination Of officers and questions
OF procedure, no decision shall be binding
unless made by two-thirds of those voting.
Resolved That while acting in conformity
to the principles declared by the last national
Democratic convention and the constitution
of the United States. the Democrats in each
state and each congressional district have
right to determine for themselves, in their
own locality, what their policy shall be; to
make platforms for and accept pledges from
candidates, and to instruct their members
Of congress in the full exercise of such rights
Of party government as should, in all cases,
be respected by Democratic congressional
caucuses
Beyond the adoption of the foregoing
no action was taken and at 8 o'clock
the caucus adjourned.
Mr. Bailey said after the caucus:
u have no desire TO discuss the Re.
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ACTIVE CAMPAIGN ON.

Real Fight for the Wisconsin Sem
atOrship Between Two Men.
MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Dec. 10--Ths
active campaign for United States sem
ator began here today, when the lead.
Ing candidates opened headquarters at
the Hotel Pffster. The contest, which
has been in passive state for soma
weeks, Is now on in earnest.
Nornlan Black, who Is looking after
the Stephenson boom, rnaIkes the fol-
lowing statement
1--WE estimate that Quarles will have
about thirty votes, Stephenson twenty
six, Batbcock about twenty-Six, Cook
six, and Webb four. That is about the
way the start will be made. After that,
though, Stephenson and Babcock will
pull away from the rest, and the real
fight Will be between then."
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NEW YORK-Arrived: Paris from South
ampton Sailed: Rotterdam, Rotterdam
La Gascogne, Hayre; Auguste Victoria, Ma
pies; Alesia, Marseilles; Phoenicia, Ham
burg.
AIDELPHiA-sailed Corean, Glasgow;
llVERPOOL-Arrived: Etruria, New York.
Sailed: Siberian, Philadelphia; Lucania.
New York.
ANTWIlRP-Sailed: Southwark. New York.
HAVRE-Sailed La Boulogne, New York.
SOUTHAMPTON = Sailed st. Paul, New
York
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paper threats to thwart Great Britain's
project.
Mr. Chamberlain's declaration that
an agreement with Russia on Chinese
affairs Is desirable has made a deep
impression, In view of his former ut
terance, In which, referring to Russias s
evasion Of agreements, he said.
''He who sups with the devil must
have a long spoon.i
This remark gave great umbrage to
the czar, and 1t was then thought it
boded Ill for future understanding,
The friendly references Of Mr.. Cham
berlain to Germany, suggesting mu-
tual help in matterssof common inter
est, have met with favorable recep-
ton in Germany. The press COM
ments show yelled JOY at the pros
poets of an Anglo German entente, but
the German papers refrain from any
exuberant display Of gladness, evident.
ly with the view Of securing the best
part Of the bargain!
LIBERAL LEADERSHIP.
The question Of the Liberal leader.
ship, which has been in allegiance,
came to the front this week In the
form of a notice by the Nottingham
Liberal association that 1t will raise
the matter at the meeting Of the Ma
tional Liberal federate of Dec 1e. A
lively discussion is expected, though
1t Is understood that the officials will
try to shelve the matter. Sir William
Vernon Harcourt's position in the
nominal leadership of the Liberal par
ty is insecure. because it has not been
definitely established by the unani-
nous voice Of the party. and 1t receiv-
ed a rude shaking when Lord Rose
berry, emerging from temporary re-
tirement, delivered that bold Fashoda
declaration, which resolved itself into
bid for the leadership.
The Unionists are rubbing their
hands with undisguised glee at the
prospect Of fight between the Ear-
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MET IN A CUT.
Fatal Railroad Accident on the
Prescott & Eastern.

Prescott & Eastern.
PRESCOTT, Ariz., Dec. 1O.-A head
end collision occurred ten miles north
Of Prescott this afternoon, in which one
man was killed and four others injured,
one probably fatally
The north-bcund extra had just left
the yards, when it met the regular
Prescott and Eastern train from Mayer,
in a deep cut and on curve.
Engineer w. H. Wade, of the extra,
was instantly killed, and Conductor
jackson and Fireman Live were
seriously injured. Engineer Thomas
Catheld and Fireman George Walker,
OF the Prescott and Eastern train,
were also seriously injured. 1t is
thought Catfeld Will die.
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SIR EDWARD EVIDENTLY MADE 1T
PLAINER THAN LORD SAILS.
BURY INTENDED
ENGLAND Determined
TO SETTLE DISPUTES
H1nted That NJ. Cambon VIII Be
Asked to Come to an Under
standing as to Rights OF Great
Britain and F'rance---Mr. Joseph
ChambeFlain's Utterances Caus-
ing Much Comment.

Copyrighted by the Associated Press,
boNDON, Dec. lQ.v-There were two
prominent figures II the political arena
this week, the secretary Of state for
the colonies Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain,
and the British ambassador at Paris,
Sir Edmund ]. Monson. The address
Of the latter to the British chamber Of
commerce at Paris came like a peal Of
thunder. causing dismay on both sides
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TODAY's EVENTS.

METRoPoLITAN-'My Uncle From India >.
2 and Pm.
GRAND-,Brown's in Town." SIS PM.
Palm Garden-Vaudeville. 2 and PM
''The Beggar Student" Mozart hall PM
Dancing party, St. Paul TurnYerein, East
Fifth street. evening.