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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
WASHINGTON CENTENNIAL
Meeting of Board Will Not Take Place
December 81,

The committee on the part of the House
and Senate appointed to take part in the
observance of the Washington centennial
met this morning in the room of the Senate
committee on judiciary, in conference with
the committee appointed In behalf of the
citizens of Washington. Senator Hoar pre-
sided over the meeting.
1t was considered by the committee that
1t would be inadvisabie to try and hold the
meeting of the entire committee, consisting
of the governors of the states senator's
representatives and citizens, on the Dist of
this month, planned. The date was so
close to Christmas that it was considered
to be impossible to get the attendance of
any number of either the governors or
members of Congress. The meeting will
likely be held some time in the latter part
of January.
An informal discussion of the plans for
the coming centennial then occurred, the
talk being confined mainly to the part
which the two committees of Congress may
be called upon to enact. The members of
the citizens committee outlined in a very.
general way their views, the senators and
representatives giving close attention to
what was said. The result of the meeting
was that another conference will be called
by Senator Hoar after the holiday recess.
In the meantime the citizens committee
will prepare more specific plan of action
and submit it to the committees of Con-
gress.
II Is UNDERSTOOD tnat the citizens COM
mfttee said at todays meeting that the
construction of the Memorial bridge, which
has been before Congress for such a long
time, and which has received such favor
able attention in the past, would be an
appropriate subject to bring up, and that
the enactment by Congress of a bill for
the construction of the bridge would be a
fitting commemoration of the event which
the centennial will celebrate.
Banquet Postponed.
The action of the joint committee of Con-
gress on the centennial celebration of the
removal of the seat of government to the
city of Washington, in finding that Decem-
Der u would be inadvisable as the date
upon which TO hold the meeting of the COM
bined boards. including the governors of the
states and others, has caused a postpone
ment of the projected reception and BAN
quet of the Washington board of trade. A
circular was sent out today to the sub
scriberS to the banquet announcing the
ton of the joint congressional committee,
and giving the reasons for it, and stating
that in view of such action the board had
decided to also defer the reception and ban
quet until the time the combined commit
tees do meet. The President will fix the
date, and 1t is probable it will be set for
some day in the latter part of January.
1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
BOER GUNS SILENT
No Response to Fire From General
Buffers Artillery.
THEIR POSITION Is MASKED
Additions to List of Casualties
Among English Officers. q.
S RITE AT KIMB ERL Z Y

LONDON, December 15.-There was little
news this morning TO throw fresh light on
the situation at the seat of war The ar
tillery firing heard near Colenso is taken
TO Indicate a preliminary to the expected
big battle Gen Barton is reported to have
thirty-eight guns in good positions. and the
Beers are apparently PURSUING the same
tactics as at Magersfontein, not replying
with the view of concealing their position
until the infantry is brought into play.
II was feared that the first war office dis
patch announcing fighting at Zoutspan
Drift indicated that Gen. Methuen had been
forced to return to the Orange river But
apparently 1t only involved a brush with
the troops protecting the line Of comrnuni-
cation. as ZOutspan Drift Is considerab bly,
southwest of the Orange river base. Some
OF the specials estimate the Boer loss at
Magersfontein at 1000 men.
Considerable satisfaction is felt, both in
military and civilian circles at the an
nOuncement that General Hector MacDon-
aid, whose splendid defeat of the dervishes'
flank attack at Omdurman turned crit
ical situation into a British victory, has
been ordered to leave India Immediately, to
succeed the late General Wauchope in COM
mand Of the Highland brigade. General
OthcI, CplilHldllOIlls ut LSCQnu6rdlaQ, mas
also been ordered to the Cape to command
division.
Rumored Relief of Ladysmith.
There was a renewal this morning on the
stock exchange Of persistent rumors of the
relief Of Ladysmith. but the war office and
all other officials utterly discredit the re-
port, which is generally believed to have
been started with the object of unloading
Kaffr shares. Although the quotations
were lower at the opening. consequent upon
lack Of confirmation of yesterdays favor
able reports. the reiteration of the state
ment that several firms had received pri-
vate confirmation of the reported relief Of
1.adysmi1h led to rapid Improvement in
Rand Mines, which opened at 367s and
jumped to -. Gold Fialds rose from 6 1915
to 5-16. and Chartereds from 7-16 to S5s.
There Were slight reiapSes later.
sortic at Kimberley.
The office has a Dispatch from Col
Kekewich. dated Kimberley, Sunday, De-
cember III. saying.
The Beers have reattacked Rurunlan.
and have again been repulsed by loyalists
and Bechuanas.
The Kimberley forces made demon
stratton n0rthward December g. and drew
Bon Beers and threa guns. Fighting ensued
for several hours The British casualties
We're one man killed and seven wounded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
JONES MAY COME TO CONGRESS-.
Colleen Rule Mayor of Toledo Train
ing for the Race.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
COLUMBUS. Ohio, December 16.-One Of
the most probable events in Ohio politics
next year Is the nomination and possible
election of Golden Rule Jones of Toledo
to Congress. He is In training for this now,
and while he cannot hope to get the nomi-
nation of any regular party In fact, don't
want 1t, he can easily be nominated by
petition, and the election result this wear
shows that he might carry the district. 1t
divided very closely between Nash and Nc
Lean and Jones on governor.
John ]. Lentz Is probably serving his Ia st
term In Congress, representing the capital
district.
The machine here is against him, and
is bringing out Judge d. c. Badger as q
candidate for Congress next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
Thirteen Buildings Destroyed, InvoIv-
ing Loss Of R2O,O0O.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
LAUREL, Md, DeeesHber 15.-One of the
most destructive fires that has ever oc-
CURED here visited this village about 2
o'clock this morning. The blaze started in
Flester's Hall, two-story frame structure
the first floor being occupied by Mr. Fred
erick Flester, and the top floor, a hall, by
the Laurel Outing Club. 1t was in the
rear of the last named place that the fire
was first discovered by Charles Whitmore
and John Mengle, bakers, who were at
work in their place of business adjoining
the hall. They Immediately gave the alarm
and the volunteer fire company, assisted by
eillzens' ,nd' worked energetically in the en-
deaVor to save the adjoining property, but
with little effect, as this place is poorly
supplied with apparatus. After fighting the
names for some time it was found that lit
Tie headway was being made, the blaze be-
ing famed by brisk northwest wind. The
Baltimore fire marshal was therefore noti-
ned, and an engine asked for. Engine No
lo OF that city left by special train over
mere at 5:13 am. and was. put into i'm
mediate service, but not until thirt cen
dwelling and business houses had been de-
stroyed.
The citizens made gallant fight to save
the property occupied by the Misses Mil
stead, situated on the corner of 5th and
Main streets, which they were successful
In doing after q hard battle. Had the
flames extended to this building at least
eight or ten houses would in all probability
have gone with the others, as they were
all in close proximity.
The place where the fire occurred is on
Main street and in one of the most thickly
populated portions of the village. 1t is
considered almost miracle that that sec
ton of the town was not completely wiped
out. conservative estimate of the loss
is placed at $4,000, covered by an insur-
ance of $4,000
The lack of proper water facilities was
greatly felt as has always been the case in
recent fires in this village. The question
of water supply for the town has been
agttated for some time, but a majority of
the citizens have opposed the project The
fire of this morning is likely to add a new
impetus to the question. and it Is thought
immediate action will be taken 10 further
the cause of a water plant for the town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
MARYLAND POST OFFICES.
Entire Change in System in Carroll
County.

The Postmaster General today discontin-
ued sixty fourth-class post Offices in Car
roll county, Maryland, and established in
lieu thereof rural free delivery, employing
four wagons and twenty-siX carriers. The
wagons have been made money order sta
tions of the Westminster Office. and 1t Is be-
neved the citizens of Carroll county will
enjoy a system second to none in the
United States Thirty star routes and two
messenger services are also discontinued,
and the whole of the county is covered by
the new service.
This was done for the purpose of enabling
the department to show Congress to what
extent the rural free delivery service, first
put in operation by First Assistant Post
master General Heath, can displace exist
ing service in localities presenting favor
able conditions as TO topography, density of
population, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Transports Schedule Changed.

A change has been made in the schedule
of the transports running between New
York and the West Indies. AS now ar
ranged the Sedgwick, which arrived this
morning, will sail from New York on the
10th instant for Havana and will bring
back the 18th Regiment of Infantry, which
Is to be distributed between Governor 5
Island and P!attsburg, n. Y. The transport
Buford will sail from New York the 10th
instant for San Juan and the transport
Burnside will sail from the same port on
the 3Oth instant for Havana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
The star for Chrfstmas.

A years subscription to The Saturday
Star is a Christmas present that would be
appreciated by some out-of-town friend or
relative. S. R. Crockett. author of The
Stickit Minister" "The Raiders" etc, has
written new story. and his best. entitled
.sThe Isle of the Winds" 1t will be printed
as a serial in The Saturday Star, running
through eighteen numbers 1t will be fol-
lowed in turn by another-eapital story. The
Saturday Star will be sent to any address
in the United States or Canada one year
for one dollar,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

Pittsburg Steel Works Announce a
Raise of 10 Per Cent.

PITTSBURG, Pa, December 15.-A gen
eral advance of 10 per cent to the 1000 en-
ployes of the Bessemer steel department
has been granted by the Jones & Laugh
Inns Iron and Steel Company, to take eff
feet January l.
A similar advance in all departments of
the big plant is practically assured when
the contracts for next year are signed
This will affect 5000 men. The advance Is
based on the present prosperous condition
of the iron and steel markets, and the
hrm policy of allowing its men an equita-
BILE share of increased profits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Brigandage in Luzon Considered by
the Cabinet.
SUMMARY METHODS TO Be ADOPTED
Callers at the Executive Mansion
Today.
NOM IONS AIDE

The subject of brigandage in the Philip
pines, as revealed in dispatches from Gen.
eral Otis, was the principal topic discussed
in the cabinet today. The cabinet agreed
With General Otis that severe measures
would have to be taken to suppress the
methods of the various bands Of natives
who are attempting to carry terror every
where. The understanding OF the cabinet is
that General Otis will issue notice through
out the Island of Luzon that those caught
| in the business of brigandage will be han
died by speedy methods. Outside the pres
ence of these troublesome fellows In the
Islands the cabinet is thoroughly satisfied
with the situation there.
Woods Appointment Approved
The appointment of Gen. Leonard Wood
as military governor of Cuba met with the
approval of the cabinet, the members Of
which expressed themselves as believing
that his administration of affairs would
prove highly successful.
Mr. Quesada, the Cuban representative In
this country, was at the White House to-
day TO assure the President that the ap-
pointment of Gen. Wood as military gov
ernor of Cuba had met with almost uni
versal approval in the island, judging from
telsgraphic reports received by him Mr..
Quesada will leave for Havana tonight, and
will be absent in Cuba for several weeks.
Postmaster General Smith discussed the
subject of the franking privilege in Porto
Rico. II has been decided to extend TO Of
ficIals of that island the privilege accorded
similar officials In this country in the mat
ter of franking mail matter.
The Presidents Callers.
Prior to the cabinet meeting this morning
the President received number Of visitors.
included in the number being Senators Car
ter, Pritichard and Shoup and Representa-
tives Lamb, Klutz, Davenport and Bar
thold. With the latter were Judge Charles
F. Gallenkamp VIM. Fl. Hahn. city re-
corder. and Prof r. NJ. Wood, all promi-
nent republicans of St Louis.
Representative Davenport was accom-
panied by w. d. Rogers Of Pennsyl vania.
Mr.. Rogers is a candidate for paymaster
in the army and Mr.. Davenport was en-
gagged in pressing his claims.
Reception to Gov.-EIect Nash.
Col. ]. II. Brigham assistant secretary OF
agriculture, extended to the President an
invitation to be present at Willard Hall
tomorrow night at a reception 10 b. ten
dered Governor-elect Nash OF Ohio by the
Chic Republican Association of this city.
Col. Brigham is president of this associa-
ton, and it is intended to make the recep-
tion to Mr.. Nash a memorable one. The
President expressed pleasure at the invita-
tion, but said he was afraid he would not
lie able to be present.
Nomination Sent to the Senate.
The President today nominated Edwin V.
Morgan OF New York to be secretary of the
legation of the United States al Seoul,
Korea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
SUICIDES IDENTITY DISCOVERED.
Young Tutt1e Drowned Himself Be-
cause of Unrequited Love.

SAN FRANCISCO, December 15.-The
Examiner says that the unknown young
man who committed suicide last Sunday by
Jumping from the ferry boat San Rafael
was undoubtedly Howard Tuttle, twenty
seven years old, son of a wealthy stock
broker who made his fortune in New York
and now resides in Paris. The suicide is
alleged TO have been caused by Tuttle's un-
requited love for d young woman of Oak
land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

Acting Assistant Surgeon L. ]. Stueber,
U. s A. has been ordered from Lima,
Ohio to San Francisco. California, for as
signment to duty.
First Lieut. Harrison B. Brown. 18Th Vol
unteer Infantry, having rendered his resig-
nation, has been honorably discharged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

The Marietta sailed today frog Peinte de
Gale. Ceylon, Tor Singapore, sh route to
Manila.
The Machias has arrived at Porto Plata,
San Domingo.
The Solace has arrivedsat Cavite
The Essex has arrived at Port Mahon.
The Scindia is ordered into commission
at Mare Island on the 2ist instant. She will
sail for Manila via Honolulu and Guam on
January 6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

NEW YORK, December 15.-August Bel
mont & Co. will ship 100000 in gold to
London tomorrow. In addition there has
been engaged s., ,0oo. 600 in gold at the sub
treasury fer shipment. No name Is gwen
out in connection with the engagement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Tacoma Ledger Change. Hands.

TACOMA, Wash. December 15.--The Ia
coma Daily Ledger has changed hands,
passing into control of the Tacoma News
paper Company. The incorpora tors are A.
E. Grafton, G.. NJ. Hellar and Charles A.
Murray, all of Tacoma.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

A bill was introduced in the Senate yes
terday by Mr.. Vest OF Missouri providing
for tie purchase of a bronze portrait of
George Washington to be placed in statuary
hail in the Capitol This statue is now in
the Cincinnati Art Museum and is a copy
of the marble statue of Houdon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Banquet to Admiral Sampson.

ROCHESTER, NY, December 15.-Rear
Admiral w. T. Sampson left this city to-
day, accompa anfed by Capt. Chadwick of the
cruiser New York for Buffalo, where he is
to speak at tie dinner of the merchants
exchange this evening
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Gen. Merritt Sees Gen. corb,n.

Gen. Merritt, commanding the department
of the east, is on a short visit to this city
He had long conference with Adjt. Gen.
Corbin at the War Department today in
regard to affairs of his department. Mrs.
Merritt accompanied her husband to this
city. They are at the Shoreham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
ANOTHER TROOPSHIP.
The Sumner Being Given the Neces-
sary Alterations at Norfolk.

sary Alterations at Norfolk.
The War Department has arranged to
send about a thousand recruits to Manila
to i'll up the regiments which are running
short on account of deaths, diseases and
discharges. The steamer Sumner is being
transformed Into a troopship at Norfolk
and will be used for the transportation of
these recruits. The design so successfully
employed in the cases of the Meade,
Thomas and Logan. now on the way to
Manila, will be followed in the case of the
Sumner, and she will be one of the most
comfortable troopships afioat. The recruits
are now being congregated at Fort SlOcum,
y. Y. According to the present plan the
Sumner will sail from New York city on
the 18th proximo, and will make the trip
route. Capt. Frederick P. Reynolds, assist
ant surgeon, has been ordered to accom-
pany the recruits on the Sumner.
ReinfOrcements Reach Manila.
Gen. Otis notified the War Department
today that the transports City of Sydney
and Pathan, with the 10th Infantry Volun-
teers arrived at Manila this morning. No
casualties are reported.
Gen. Shafter has informed the War De-
partment of the departure of the transport
Victoria from San Francisco yesterday for
Manila, with Capt. Michael, Quartermaster,
Acting Assistant Surgeon Gregory, five
men of the 42d Infantry. o men of the 18th
Infantry 50 civilian employees, 2S horses and
3IG mules. The departure of the animal
transports FlintshIre and Westminster has
been delayed by stormy weather and the
necessity of installing ventilating system.
Col. Long, the quartermaster at San Fran
CISCO says the Fiintshire will probably sail
tomorrow and the Westminster will be
ready to take on cargo on the 18th instant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
sIx MORE OFFICERS DEAD.
Addition to List of Casualties Mt
Magersfontein,

LONDON, December 1.-THE following
named officers of the Highland Brigade.
who were reported missing after the battle
OF Magersfontein. are killed: Captain the
Hon. Cumming Bruce, Captain MacFar-
lane, Lieutenant Ramsay and Captain
Brodie: and the following subsequently
died Of their wounds: Colonel Downman
and Lieutenant Campbell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Invitation to Admira. Dewey.

SAN FRANCISCO, December 15.-An in
vitation, signed by Mayor Phelan and the
grand officers of the Native Sons of the
Golden West, has been sent to Admiral
Dewey, requesting his presence in this city
on Admission day, September, g. 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

LONDON, December ia special dis
patch received here today from Freree
Camp says that simultaneously with the
bonbardment Of Colenso a furious artillery
duel commenced between the garrison of
Ladysuith and the Beers on Umbulwan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Bombardment at Mafekins.

PRETORIA, Monday, December lit is
officially announced that Molopo. west of
Mafeking, was bombarded December IL
Sharp fighting occurred.
The Beers attacked British post at
Mafeking during the night Of December 10.
After severe fighting the Beers were re-
pulsed and retired to Suyman's Fort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Lieut.. Brumby Better.


Lieut.. Brumby is reported to have rallied
somewhat and to be better today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
A DEMONSTRATED FACT

There is no business that
cannot be benefited by ju-
dicious advertising, and
there is none that may not
waste money by poor use of
space.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

Senator Hanna of Ohio has leased the
Cameron house on Lafayette square, for
| merly occupied by Vice President Hobart,
and will occupy it this winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

Continued on Second Page.)
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Lieut.. Gov. woodruff.

Senator Depew having amused and en-
tertained the committee in his accustomed
manner, Lieut.. Gov. Woodruff pointed out
in carefully prepared speech the advan-
tages which he thought New York had
over all other claimants to the convention
Mr.. Simeon Ford. president of the Hotel
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-11-08
HOw's This 4?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Props. Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
+. j. Cheney for the last 10 years, and
believe HIM perfectly honorable in all
business tra nsactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
bv their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, Ohio.
WALDING, KINNAS & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all drug
gists. Testimpnials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-11-08
Dentist 0m the Ch0tnDang.

The chief of police of the town
of Kershaw passed through Lam
caster Tuesday in charge of DR..
j. E. Rutledge, prominent dem
tist who lives two miles north of
this place and practices dentistry
here and at Kershaw and Heath
Spring. He was taking the doc
tor to the county chaingang for
his refusal to pay a license of $40
imposed upon dentists for the
privilege of practicing in the town
of Kershaw; or, more correctly
speaking, for his refusal to paw a
fine of $50 imposed by the town
council Of Kershaw for the viola
ton OF an ordinance requiring
dentists to secure a license before
practicing in that town.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-11-08

1t will not be surprise to any " no
are at all familiar with the good quail
tiles OF Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
to know that people everywhere take
pleasure in relating their experience
in the use of that splendid medicine
and in telling of the benefit they have
received from il, Of bad colds it has
cured, OF threatened attacks Of pneu-
monia it has averted and Of the chill
dren it has saved from attacks of croup
and whooping cough. Ii is a grand,
good medicine. For sale by j. F..
Mackey S Go.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-11-08
The CdU Acceptcd.

Rev. G.. w. Gardner, d. D..
stopped over in Lancaster a few
hours Monday on his return from
Heath Spring where he preached
Sunday morning and night to the
Baptlsts, and where he will preach
two Sundays in the month here
after, he having accepted the call
recently extended HIM by the
Heath Spring church. He is de
lighted with the Heath Spring
people and thinks the outlook for
that church is unusually encour
aging. He will be with them on
the first and third Sundays.