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Evening star., 1899-02-04
LIFE IN THE KLONDIKE.
hiners Carry Rations Instead nj
Firearms i'm That Country.
From the Forum.

Inc white women in both communities
could be counted on the fingers Of two
hands The wives of few missionaries
ana OF other leading men had come i'm on
the steamers In summer to Join their hus-
bands. Besides these there were half a
dozen half-breed women, with more or less
of the blood of Russian fur traders I'm their
veins, and few ful-blooded squaws, who
performed the household duties in some
cabins for their respective Civilized lords
and masters.
The miners did their own Washing and
mending. Their amusements were cards
and checkers. The climate seemed TO exer-
else softening effect upon beIlicose ma
lures, and even intoxication seldom carried
quarrels beyond a verbal dispute. Who
ever struck the first blow had the consen-
sus of opinion of the camp against him.
To the newcomer it was hinted that a six
shooter which fiction makes the insepara-
Die companion OF all men in. a new placer
mining camp, was a superfuity that would
keep him out of trouble only so long as he
might keep it hanging on a peg in his
cabin Its weight alone was equal to two
days rations in a country where the pros
pector had to dispense with his helpmeet
the mule or the burro. and to take his sup
plies for tour upon his back. Arms, there
fore, were never carried unless there was a
chance of meeting with game. We've got
enough to do fighting Alaska, without fight
ing one another" was a saying which SEN
tentiously expressed the general feeling.
The essence of the free miners law
was being on the 'squar," which, after
all, Is a rough equivalent of the brother
hood of man. In dispute as to the owner
ship of a claim the miners meeting" de-
cided which claimant was in the right. All
offenders were brought before the bar of
their fellows After an examination of wit
nesses, a man accused of theft was acquit-
ted or convicted by the holding up of hands.
If guilty, either he was warned to leave the
country at once-no slight penalty in mid
winter, with only the hospitality of Indians
to depend upon-or expulsion was post
poned pending good behavior.
Under the force of sef-interest a uni
versal good will prevailed. Whatever dust
a miner had-perhaps a summers earnings,
plies-he kept with impunity IN tomato cans
away from home. on a journey to some
other creek. he left his latchstring out. On
the very evening of his absence, while his
own cabin was occupied by another, he
was, perhaps, sleeping without an invitation
in the cabin Of some one else. By the un-
written law of the land he enjoyed what
ever luxuries of food and rest 1t afforded;
but, likewise by the unwritten law of the
land, he washed any dishes that he had
used and put them and all other things that
he had disturbed where they belonged,
folded the blankets on the bunk which he
had occupied, cut frewood IN place OF that
which he had burned, and laid kindlings
by the stove ready to make warmth snd
cheer for the owner on his return.
Evening star., 1899-02-04
FINANCE AND TRADE
Stocks We're Lower Again Today on
New York Board.
NO GREAT PRESSURE TO SELL
The Peace Treaty Has Become a
Factor in Speculation.
I GENERAL MARKET REPORT
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, February 4.-The liquida-
ton Of yesterday and its evidence of
strong interests returning to the mar
ket at lower prices had beneficial
influence in the volume of commission
buying during the opening hour this morn
ing. London's opening was irregular and
Tor time seemed to indicate a further dis
position to sell at that center. Later in
the day, however, the market steadied up
and In a few instances fractional advances
were recorded.
Forenoon adviees on the bank statement
were mainly favorable. the estimated in
crease in lawful money being computed to
be nearly five millions. The same forecast
or put the loan account in the column of
decreases as the result of the weeks liq-
uidation of speculative shares. All of these
figures proved to be incorrect, however,
ana traders sold the market rather freely
during the last half hour in consequence
me gain in lawful money was less than
so'oVo,coo, all In specie, and the loans in
creased Sl5,l5f, 400 An increase of SlS,3S3,-
600 in deposits called for a material increase
in reserve, thereby reducing the surplus re-
serve holdings sl.179,30o The disappoint-
ment with these figures was manifested in
lower range of prices but the sales were
not significant in amount nor were they
from sources which usually dominate the
market.
Declines from the top prices extended
from a small fraction to something over
per cent. The heavy realizing of yester-
day is not rejected in the bank statement
owing to the fact that the traders con-
tracted for are not completed until Monday
Had these sales been Shown in the exhibit
the early predicted reduction in loans would
probably have beer. recorded.
Although barely mentioned as a factor
until recently, the peace treaty IS now one
of the strongest speculative Influences Its
ra atifcation is relied upon to turn the mar
ket back into its natural upward course
Should there be disappointment in this
particular it is impossible to predict the
effect on prices. but the best opinion seems
to be that the market would be protected
against raids and permanent declines
The trading on Monday and Tuesday is
likely to be based on the fate of this docu-
ment.
Another seven-point advance in Metro
poittan Street Railway attracted attention
this morning, and all sorts of rumors were
In circulation as to the incentive to the
movement. The reduced supply of floating
stock is. however, the strongest factor in
the movements of this property. The low
priced shares and the recently incorpor-
ated industrial enterprises are likely to lead
the next advance in the general market.
Evening star., 1899-02-04
The Presidents Long Awaited Civil
Service Order.
EXPECTED TO ,;5BE MADE SOON
Constant Stream of Visitors to the
East. Room.
MR.. HANNA ON THE TREATY

Visitors were numerous at the White
House today, ard while those who wanted
to see the sights kept constant stream
going in and out Of the least room,' there
were almost as many who wanted to see
the President, mounting the stairs to the
upper floor Among the latter were Sena-
tor Cuhom, Senator Spooner, Senator Lind
say, Senator-elect McComas, Senator Gear
Senators Hawley and Platt of Connecticut
Senator Prftchard, Senator Nelson, Repre-
sentative Dick and Senator Hanna.
The latter while departing from the
White House, was asked what the pros
poets for the ratification of the peace
treaty were, and what faith could be put in
the various forecasts that have been made
regarding the question. He replied that no
confidence could be i1ftelligently put in the
forecasts either way
THE simple fact is that there are sew
eral doubtful votes in the Senate that con-
troll the situation, and no one knows just
how they will be cast. Without this knowl-
edge no man can say whether the treaty
will win or lose"
Florida Candidate.
Another candidate was presented to the
Presidents consideration today in connec-
ton with the new fifth judicial circuit,
which comprises the states of Mississippi,
Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Texas and
Louisiana. 'Horatio Bisbee is the name of
the new aspirant. He is a prominent law
yer of Jacksonville and his abilities were
described by Senators, Pasco and Mallory,
who were accompanied by several repre-
sentative Florida lawyers. The other can
didates for the position include Judge Shell
by of Huntsville, Ala; Judge Glenn of At
lanta, and Albert H. Leonard of New Or
leans. -
Gen. Joe Wheeler was also visitor, and
1t is unders TODD he was adding some ad-
ditlonal strength to Judge Shelby's cause.
Long Awaited Civil Service Order.
Gossip is again animated among poiti-
clans who visit the White House over the
long expected and eagerly awaited civil
service order of President Mckinley 1t is
asserted with much emphasis that the order
will be issued as soon as the peace treaty
is disposed of by the Senate, and there is
accordingly much speculation as to the
character the order will assume. There Is
a renewal of the belief that the government
printing Office wifi be removed from the
operations of the civil service law so far as
its skilled employees, are concerned, and Will
also remove fEom Interpretations many other
positions in various, branches Of the ser
vice where practical experience is demand
ed of incumbspts. 10
Evening star., 1899-02-04
SMALLPOX IN ARKANSAS.
Disease is Epidemic in Some Sections
of the State.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, February 4.-Gov-
ernor Jones will send another special mes
sage to the Legislature today dealing with
the smallpox situation. The pest now exists
in half dozen counties. In Fulton and
lizard counties the disease is epidemic and
much excitement prevails in nelghboring
localities. At Mountain Home rigid quar-
antine with shotgns IS maintained and no
one Ia allowed to enter from either Fulton
or lizard counties. At West Plains, Me-, a
short distance away, the fear and excite
ment is even greater. Guards watch both
day and night on the Thomasvile Mountain
Home and Salem wagon roads and all
trains are SO carefully watched that it is
impossible for any person to enter the town
from any locality where smallpox Is be-
ieVed to exist.
In Cardenbottom, in Yell county, the dis
ease Is spreading, some families now hav-
ing as many as five cases. The town of
Dardanelle is quarantined, men guarding
every road leading to the Cardenbottom
district.
Evening star., 1899-02-04
MRS. PLACE MUST DIE.
Officially Notified That Execution
Will he March 20.

SING SING, n. Y, February 4.-Warden
Sage today notified Mrs. Martha Place. the
Brooklyn murderess, that the court of ap-
peals had refused TO grant her new trial,
and that she would have to meet death in
the electric chair during the week beginning
March 20.
When Mrs. Place heard the news she
cried bitterly. She asked that the Rev. DR..
Coles of Yonkers be sent for. DIR. Coles
was formerly Mrs. Places Sunday school
teacher. She also requested the presence
Of her lawyers, Howe & Hummel. She will
beg them to urge the governor to exercise
executive clemency. Mrs. Place had ex-
pected a new trial. II her sentence is not
commuted she will be the first woman In
this state to die in the electric chair and
the first woman since 1887 to pay the pen
atty of death.
Evening star., 1899-02-04
"REMEMBER THE MAINE"
Keel of New Battle Ship to Be Laid
February is.


PHILADELPHIA, February 4.-The keel
of the new battle ship Maine. the contract
for the construction of which was few
months ago awarded to the Cramp Ship
building Company, will in all probability be
laid on February Is. This date will be the
anniversary Of the explosion in Havana
harbor of the honored ship of that name.
The Messrs. Cramp have been in receipt
of many requests to remember the Maine
by laying the keel of her namesake on the
anniversary of the Havana harbor tragedy.
Every endeavor has, therefore, been put
forward by the officials of the company in
the preparation of charts, the mechanical
drawings, ETC., to crafty this almost uni
versal desire to celebrate the anniversary
of the Maine explosion by laying the keel
for the new vessel on the anniversary date
These officials stated today that they now
felt safe in announcing that work on the
Maine win begin February 15, the laying
of the keel of a vessel being considered the
first work of it's construction, in the same
light as the laying of the corner stone of
building
The Cramps furthermore announce that
efforts will be pushed in every manner pos
sible to have the new battle ship ready to be
launched on February 10, 1900, the second
anniversary of the Maine disaster.
Evening star., 1899-02-04

Ex-Minister Barrett Gives Reasons In
an Address.

HONG KONG, February 4-John Bar
rett, the former United States minister to
Siam, who is returning to the United States,
delivered an address yesterday to an audi
ence composed of British officials and BUSH
ness men, Americans and Filipinos.
Regarding the Philippines, Mr.. Barrett
urged the necessity of the United States
forming a semi-independent protectorate
until the ability of the Fiipinos to stand
alone is demonstrated, the United States
reserving a strategic naval base, like Subig
bay, giving her control of the situation and
strengthening her throughout the far east.
Mr.. Barrett also declared that the diff
culties ahead of the United States had been
grossly exaggerated for the purpose of de-
featlng the ratification Of the treaty Of
peace with Spain.
Evening star., 1899-02-04
Circulation of The "Evenins star"

SATURDAY, January 2s, 1893. ,211
MONDAY, January 80 1899. sss.................31,O3 ,O39
TUESDAY, January 81, 1899. sss..............3 SO, ,s96
WEDNESDAY. February /, 1899. O,se6
THURSDAY, February q 1879 ss9..............311O 100
FRIDAY, February 8, 1889 Lib
Daily average. SO ,O3O
Evening star., 1899-02-04
How to Obtain Municipal Sanitation
From the Philadelphia Medical Journal.

To prosecute successfully municipal sanf-
tation, four important things should be
kept in mind: First. the education and
co-operation of the masses in all that per-
tains to public hygiene, until the laity bet
ter appreciate the benefits resulting from a
willing and Intelligent obedience to natures
laws of how to live and avoid disease; until
they better realize that a man does not live
to take care of his health, but that he
takes care of his health that he may live;
until they see that without their assistance
the efforts of the sanitarian to control con-
tagion and to blot out sickness and the
dominant causes of sorrow and suffering
are of little avail toward accomplishing
permanent improvements. Second, NUM-
cipal equipment and organization to carry
out modern sanitation. Third, strict ordi-
nances, rules and regulations, the execu-
tion of which should be arbitrary, prompt
and impartial Fourth, laws obtained from
the legislature of the state giving plenary
powers to the health authorities in matters
of municipal sanitation.
Evening star., 1899-02-04
WILLIAM TO ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
German Emperor Speaks at Annual
Banquet Last Night.

German Emperor Speaks at Annual
Banquet Last Night.
BERLIN, February 4.-Emperor William.
speaking at the annual banquet last night
of the Brandenburg diet, said:
''The Hohenzollerns have always consid-
cred themselves responsible TO God person.
ALLY for their acts and g. sense of response
bity to the people has also been inherited
by every Hohenzollern.
when stood on the Mount Of Olives I
renewed the oath taken to the colors not to
leave a stone unturned to assure the well
fare of the people"
His majesty recalled Marshal Won Molt-
kes words to Prince Bismarck, after the
Franco-German war:
g Now is the time to see the tree grow "
and said:
II will be a good gordener to the tree Of
the German empire, looping off the branch
es which impede It's growth and eXtirpating
obnoxious root gnawers.
The emperor then alluded to the uni
versal efforts being made to maintain peace
and declared that Germany must stand
united like a bronze rock, against any at
tempt to disturb peace"
He added:
Peace must be preserved at home and
abroad, and the people of the mark of
Brandenburg, above all, must lend me their
help to do So
His majesty concluded by calling for
cheers for the mark of Brandenburg and its
inhabitants.
Evening star., 1899-02-04
FATALITIES AT A FIRE.
Three Persons Burned to Death at
Springfield, Ill.

-
Springfield, Ill.
SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, February AIN a
boarding house fire today three persons
were burned to death. The dead are: Mrs.
Eva Withey, proprietor of the boarding
house; Miss Helen Rose. J. c. Hall
When the fire broke out the house con-
tanned eighteen boarders, nearly all Of
whom were asleep. Mrs. Whitney, after
rousing the boarders and getting her four
children out. went back into the house to
assist Mr.. ]. c. Hall. an old man, of about
eighty years, who occupied room on the
second floor. She was not seen afterward
until her charred body was removed from
the ruins. Mrs. Eva Withey was well
known throughout the state, having been
state president of the Daughters of Re
becca- Miss Helen Rose was a sister of
Mrs. John McCreecy. wife Of the proprietor
of the st. Nicholas Hotel. j. c. Hall was
a retired merchant.
The origin of the fire is supposed to have
been a defective flue. The loss Is probably
1000, partially insured.
Evening star., 1899-02-04
UNION REFORM PARTY MEETING.
Promise of Good Attendance at Gin
Cfnnati March i.

CINCINNATI. Ohio. February 4.-The
committee OF arrangements for the national
convention OF the union reform party in
Cincinnati March / says that each day
brings letters telling of reform leaders in
various states who will be here
The Central Passenger Association has
granted a rate OF one fare for the round
UP, ana the other associations are ex-
peCted 20 follow
All who believe In the initiative
referendum or direct legislation by the peo-
pie Will De entitled to seat in the confer
ence
Evening star., 1899-02-04
HOUSE OF REPREsENTATIvE

The Military Academy appropriation bill
was taken up by the House today. 1t car
ries $6O1 SIT. which is considerably less than
estimates. but more than recent appropria-
tion bills of this character.
Mr.. Marsh Qll.). in charge of the bill, ex-
planned that the increased total was due to
the need of renovating the library and fur
nishing the new Cullom hall.
The discussion diverged from the Mil
itary Academy when Mr.. Griggs (Ga.)
took up the Presidents recent utterances
as to government care for confederate
graves. He referred to the devotion of
days of Appomattox to those of Santiago.
Let there be an end. therefore, he urged
to the constant reiteration of reconciliation
between the sections.
That reconciliation had long ago been
accomplished, and with the new generation
of the south, the younger men, there was
no need of reconciliation, as there had been
nc separation.
I'VE accept the words of the President
in good faith" said Mr.. Griggs but we in
sist that this shall be the last reconcilia-
ton OF the sections. Let this be the final
ratification of the treaty of peace between
the north and SOUTH
Mr.. Griggs speech was warmly applaud
| ed and he received many congratulations.
Military Academy Bill Passed,
The Military Academy bill was then
| passed substantially as reported.
| The bill was passed granting to the city
| Of Victor. Ell Paso county, Col, certain
| lands for water reservoirs.
The exercises In connection with the ac
| ceptance from the state OF Missouri of the
statues of Thomas III. Benton and Francis
| P. Blair then began.
Evening star., 1899-02-04
HOT FIGHT WITH BURGLARS.
Watc hman at Ohio Post Office ShOt
Twice by Robbers.

IIEIPSIC, Ohio February AT an early
hour today three burglars gained en-
trance to the post Office here and dynamited
the safe. The night watchman, Peter Bow
man, discovered the cracksmen just after
the explosion and opened fire on them. The
burglars returned the fire. but eventually
made their escape.
Bowman was shot twice through the leg.
1t is understood that the cracksmen got
about 5000 in money and $500 in stamps
The authorities are hot on their trail
Evening star., 1899-02-04
CARRIES CARGO OF CoFFINs.
Transport ROumania Sails for Cuba
and Porto Rico.

NEW YORK, February THE United
States transport Roumania sailed today
for San Juan, Ponce and Santiago. On
board of her large party, in charge of
Mr.. Rhodes, superintendent Of national
cemeteries, who are going to eXhume the
bodies of our soldiers buried at Santiago,
which are to be brought back by the Rou-
manian on her return.
The party is mostly composed of relatives
and friends of the dead soldiers, and its
members represent many states in the
union. The cargo of the Roumania consists
almost entirely of collins.
Evening star., 1899-02-04
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE FINDINGS.
Some Developments Regarding the
Decision Reached.

It developed today. in connection with
the findings Of the House judiciary commit
tee declaring that General Wheeler and
other members holding army commissions
had vacated their seats. that the division In
the committee was mainly on the question
Of including the House members of the
Hawaiian and the Canadian commissions.
Mr. Hit and Payne, with the military
members
The vote was unanimous that the mem
bers serving on the industrial and the pos
tai commissions had not vacated their
seats As to the Hawaiian and Canadian
commissions, MesSrs. Jenkins, De Almond,
Terry and. 1t is said two others voted that
these were offices"
When the committee decided otherwise
Mr.. jenkins voted against unseating the
members holding army commissions. on
the ground that there should be no distinc-
ton between the Hawaiian and Canadian
commissioners and offices. In case a
minority report is made it will be d-
rected mainly TO the point that no distinc-
ton should be made between these Offices.
Evening star., 1899-02-04
Death of David Armstrong,

JACKSON. Ohio, February 4.-David Arm
strong died at his home here today. He was
formerly president of the First National
Bank of Jackson, later receiver of the FL
deity Bank in Cincinnati and afterward
receiver of the Farmers National Bank of
Portsmouth His remains will be buried at
his old home near Waverly, Ohio.
Evening star., 1899-02-04
No Election at Dover.
D,.a From Alcoholism.

NEW YORK February 4.-John McDon-
aid. who described himself as a bookkeeper.
twenty-three years old, of this city, who
was locked up in a cell of the West 47th
street station house last night charged with
intoxication, was found dead in his cell at
9 o'clock this morning He had died from
alcoholism.
Evening star., 1899-02-04
BONA-FIDE CIRCULATION.

A reference to the statement be-
low will show that the circulation
sworn to is q bona fide one.
1t Is easily possible for a news
paper with an elastic conscience to
swell Its legitimate circulation enor-
mously, in order to deceive adver-
tisers. by sending out thousands of
papers to newsstands which are re-
turnable, and which are In fact re-
turned. but nevertheless are in
cluded in what purports to be an
honest statement of circulation.
Intelligent advertisers, however,
judge by results, and bogus circula-
tions don't give them.
The family circulation of The Star
Is many thousands in excess of any
other Washington paper.
Evening star., 1899-02-04

Shiloh, on the Big Four, Visited by
Disastrous Fire.

COLUMBUS. Ohio, February A special
to the Dispatch from Shelby, Ohio, says the
town Of Shiloh, Big -Four, al
most burned out this morning Fire origi-
mated in the bakery of c. Obey and spread
to and consumed the remainder of the
block, containing the principal establish
ments of the town.
The remainder of the town was saved
with difficulty. The loss will run into the
thousands. as all firms carried large stocks.
The only protection of the village is a buck
ct brigade.
Evening star., 1899-02-04
President Faure Defends the Army.

PARIS, February 4.-President Faure, re-
plying at Vincennes this afternoon to an
address of the military authorities, said he
was happy to affirm that the army was
actuated by single thought and a single
wish, namely, obedience to the law de-
fense of the soil and the security of the
country.
Evening star., 1899-02-04
To Reimburse States.

Senator Pettus today introduced bill
authorizing the Secretary of War to pro-
vide for the reimbursement of states for
the expenses incurred in transporting troops
to the places of muster in the late war
with Spain, and appropriating the funds
necessary for this purpose.