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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-11
CALLERS ON THE PRESIDENT.
Col. kennon ard Gen. Henry Discuss
Cuban Situation.

PLATTSBURG, n. Y, August 11-Col.
W. L. V. Nennon had a long talk with the
President today regarding the situation in
Cuba Col. Kennon has been on Gen.
Brooke's staff al Havana as adjutant gem
eral for civil affairs. He arrived at the
hotel in company with Gen. Guy V. Henry
and was Immediately ushered into the Pres
ident's rooms. He talked with President
Mckinley for nearly an hour, and went
over the entire Cuban situation with him
Being interviewed, Col. Kennon said that
the situation in Cuba was satisfactory,
and the work of changing the civil laws to
conform to American ideas and customs
was progressing rapidly.
Col. kennon left at noon for Washington
d. c., to talk over the Cuban situation with
Secretary of War Root, and from there he
Will proceed to Fort Logan, Denver, Col,
to take command of the 34th Regiment,
United States Volunteers, which is being
recruited there.
Smith NJ. Weed of Plattsburg also called
on the President today relating to affairs
of the Island of San Domingo, in which
Mr.. Weed has large property interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-11
MORE MINERS GO ON STRIKE,
There Are Now 5000 Men Out in
Wilkesbarre District

WILKESBARRE, Pa, August 1.-THE
miners at the Stevens colliery, near Pitts
ton, have gone on strike because the COM
pany refused to grant an increase of 33 per
cent in wages. The men number $50, and
say they are determined to remain out un-
til their demands are granted. The number
of miners now reported to be on strike in
this district is nearly 5000.
Those employed by the Susquehanna Coal
Company at Nanticoke and Glen Lyon,
who recently went on strike, have removed
all their tools from the mines and have
evidently made preparations for a long
strike
The miners at the Delaware & Hudson
colliery at Plymouth have, upon demand
been given an increase from $1.75 day to
$50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-11
BRITISH OFFICERS CRITICISM.
Authorities Disposed to Treat the
Matter as Trivial.

1t is said at the State Department that
the attention of the department has not
been called to the reported criticism, by
British officer in Canada. on the military
methods of Gen. Otis. The authorities here
are disposed to treat the matter as quite
trivial, and as not meriting official atten-
ton, although 1t is appreciated that the
continued reiteration of the mischievous
report may, in time, give the criticisms
such an undue prominence that they will
receive attention. But the State Depart
ment will not act unless asked to do so
from some other official quarter, and there
is no such request thus far.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-11
TO SEND FOOD SUPPLIES.
The Mcpherson to He Sent to Porto
Rico

Owing to the destitution in Porto Rico
caused by the hurricane the War Depart
ment has decided to send the United States
transport Mcpherson TO Porto Rico imme-
diately with food supplies for the people of
the island. Orders were sent to New York
today to hasten the loading of the trans
port and to get her off by Monday, If pos
sible.
The ship will carry, among other sup
plies, about 100000 pounds of rice and 800, 900
pounds of beans. She will touch at the
three principal ports of the island. and the
food will be distributed without delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-11
LIGHTNING STARTS BIG FIRE.
Hardware Store of w. H. Smith at
Wheeling DESTROYED.

PARkERSBCRG, w. Va, August IL
During severe storm at am today
lightning struck the store of the w. Ii.
Smith Hardware Company, a four-story
building. In q few minutes the building
was in flames and soon destroyed. 1t was
the largest hardware store in the state.
Paulus Reps and Berry's restaurant
three-story buildings, both had their con-
tents destroyed. The loss will easily reach
S150,OO0.
Lee Logan, hose reel driver while going
to the fire was thrown from the reel and
dangerously hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-11
GERMAN ATTACK ON TARIFF.
Consul Erdman Secures Correction
of Erroneous Statements.

Consul Erdman Secures Correction
of Erroneous Statements.
An effort to prejudice public and official
sentiment in Germany concerning Ameri-
can tariff laws has recently been counter
acted by Consul Erdman at Breslau A
trade circular was sent to every representa-
tive in the German reichstag, stating that,
on account of the tariff of one and one
half cents per pound on zinc dusts, it Is
now impossible to send the German pro-
duct to the United States. Mr.. Erdman
found by his consular book that the Ger
man export of this article last year was
the largest on record. and he has laid this
fact before commercial editors in Ger
many, and has secured published correc-
tion of the erroneous attack on the Amer
ican tariff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-11

rangements. mutually beneficial to South
American republics, but that these bene-
nus would probably be shared to a consid-
cradle extent by the United States. There
was no suggestion by the minister of an
unfriendly political alliance. and the Off
Gals here are fully satisfied to accept his
assurances that the meeting will not go
beyond a discussion of the commercial
welfare of the southern countries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-11
RUSSIAN PETROLEUM LANDS,
English Capitalists Have Largely ]
vested In Them,

Consul General Holloway reports to the
state Department from St. Petersburg
that IT Is reliably stated that English capi-
tal1sts have recently invested 100000 In
petroleum lands in Russia. He speaks of
the vast and increasing extent of this
trade, and of the extent to which the
Standard Oil Company shares in 1t. He
says success is only possible in developing
the Russian industry by the adoption of
the American company's methods for saw
ing, transporting and delivering the pro-
creased capital He adds that it is esti-
mated that S10,0OOOOO will be required to
successfully compete with the American
oil in England alone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-11
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT DALLAS.
Guild building Completely DESTROYED
Estimated Loss S25O,OOO,

DALLAS, Tex, August 11-One of the
most destructive fires of the year occurred
at o'clock this morning, inflicting heavy
losses. The Guild building, on Elm street.
extending through to Pacific avenue, was
completely destroyed and the one-story
building directly east shared a like fate
Other buildings were partially DESTROYED
Many heroic rescues of occupants OF the
fifth floor of the Guild building were made
by fremen and II is believed that all were
saved. The total loss will exceed a quarter
of a million dollars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-11
JAPANESE PORTS.
Those to Be Open Under the New
Treaties

The State Department is informed that
the following japanese ports will be opened
to foreign commerce as soon as the new
treaties become operative: Shimizu, Ia
ketoyo, Yokkaichi Shimenoseki, Moji, Ha-
kata Karatsu, Kuchinotsu, Misumi, Izuha-
ra, sasuna, Shishimi. Nawa, Hamada, Sa-
kai. Miyazu, Tsuruga, Hanawo (South pay),
Fushiki, 'Otaru, Kutshiro and Murosan.
AT the port of Murosan mugi (barley,
wheat, rye, oats, etc.). sulphur coal and
ter of finance only can be exported
According to article of the imperial or
dinance, If in any OF the above named ports
the total amount of imports and exports
comes short of $4,000 yen, the said port will
be closed, after three months notice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-11
The Training Shin Alliance.

The training ship Alliance left Southamp-
ton this morning for cruise in the Med
iterranean. She will touch at Gibraltar
and will there probably meet Admiral
Dewey's flagship Olympia on her triumphal
trip to the United States. in which event
the Alliance win have the distinction of be-
ing the first American warship to nav
honor to the hero of Manila since his de-
parture from the scene OF his victories,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-11
DECLINES TO TALK.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick viii Say Nothing of
Mr.. Laurfer,S Denial,

MT. LAurfersS Denial.
F. W. Fitzpatrick OF the Treasury De-
partment said today that he did not have
any comment to make upon the denial Of
Sir Wilfrid Laurier that the latter had said
he would probably be unable to attend the
festivities at Chicago In October, because
or the unpleasant things said Of him In
this country.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick says he desires to see the
Canadian premier go to Chicago, and hopes
he will do SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-11
Local Pensions,

Pensions were granted today to the fol-
lowing residents of the District of Colum-
bia:
Philip Teben. SIP; Hiram C. carliss. in
crease, S6 to $12.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-11

I Subscribers who experience any difficulty
In receiving The Star. caused by the carrier
not ringing the door bell. will please report
such failure or non-delitery to the ozz3c0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-11

after he had decided to appoint Mr.. Dent
as register of wills, but the proffer was
declined
The salary of the consul at Jamaica is
$1,000 per annum, while the allowance of
the register of wills from the fees re-
ceived is $500 year. Moreover in the
matter of climate and general healthful-
ness and attractiveness Washington is con-
sidered as superior to Kingston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-11

"OrK On inc H0IIVVay BEGUN.
Minister Sampson. at Quito, reports to
the State Department that active work
was begun in the construction of the Quay
aquil and Quito railroad July 10 by the
American company having control Of the
enterprise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-11
Government Receipts.

National bank notes receiyed today for
redemption. $2S8. .201. Government receipts
From internal revenue, $s59, 9,852; customs,
lures, 8. $50. 200.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-11

affairs within the registers control, and 1
feel that my successor will find a modern
office, with everything in as good condition
as faithful, though insufficiently compeIT-
stated. corps of assistants could possibly
make 1t.
1T was but shortly after assuming
charge continued MIR. McGill .that /
realized that public interests denaAied the
abolition of tie office. Recent legislation
charging the Jurisdiction of the Probate
Court mas acCentuated this fact Justice
Cox embodied my suggestion to this effect
in the new code and 1t has been approved
by the Bar Associst ten"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-11
As Necessary as steam.

As Necessary as steam.
Today advertising is as
necessary to the transaction
of certain lines of business
as steam and electricity are
to machinery.-R. J. Gun
ming.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-12-07
Tuesday, Dec: rs, 1899.

the following described real estate to wit;
TRACT NO. ]. A valuable farm which de-
serves admiration. Situate on such a beauti.
ful elevation, affording q most exquisite view
oil over town and its surrounding. No brush,
and every field entirely free from stone. Good
limestone soil.
All that certain tract OF land situate in coun-
ty and township aforesaid bounded on the
north by lands OF Chas. Meyer and Chas. Stein
and Michael Schoch, on the south by Middle
creek and on the west by Evans farm and lands
Of w. W. Wittenmyer, containing 30 acres
more or less, which are erected good
TWO-STORY DWELLING HOUSE and good
BANK BARN.
TRACT NO. 2. Woodland south OF Middle
creek containing II acres and "a perches, bound-
ed on the north by Geo. Kern, decd, on the
east and south by the same and on the west by
lands Of William Hassinger.
TRACT NO. o. The half interest In q farm
known as the Allen Schoch farm, in the town
ship aforesaid. bounded on the north by lands
OF Hop. Mitchell and John W. Walter, on tine
east by lands OF John Duck and Uriah klose, on
the south by lands Of John W. Walter and on
the west by J. q. Schoch and public road. con-
tanning I50 acres more or less, whereon are
erected a valuable HOUSE and BARN and all
the usual OUTBUILDINGS.
Sale TO commence ut 10 o'clock A. NJ. OF said
day when terms and conditions will be made
known by
k WALTER. Attorney. In. fact.
TERMS per cent. OF the purchase money
TO be paid cash on day OF sale. 80 per cent on
or before Feb. 26, 1900 and the balance on or be.
fore April I, 1900 when deeds will be delivered
to the purchaser and possession given.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-12-07
Blankets

Id Part wool Blankets, white or
gray, actual value Sl,25 a pair, special
price 9S cts.
Full size Bed Comfortcrs, chintz COW
cred, white cotton filling, actual value
Sl.25, special price, 9S cts.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-12-07
ROBERTS GETS A SEAT.
But He Was Not Allowed to Take
the Oath of Office.
CASE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE.

Mr.. McRae, an Arkansas Democrat,
Joined with Mr.. Taylor in Object
Ing to the Administering Of the
Oath to the Utah Representative.
Washington, Dec. 5.-Enormous
crowds witnessed the opening scenes
In the house yesterday. The objection
to the administration of the oath to
Mr.. Roberts was entered by Mr.. Tay-
lor, Of Ohio, as predicted, and he step
ped aside without protest, except to
ask II by doing so he waived any Of his
rights. To this the speaker responded
in the negative. There was not pro-
test from any quarter against the OBJ
lection to the administration OF the
oath to Mr.. Roberts. But on the con-
trary the only voice raised except that
Of Mr.. Taylor's was that Of Mr.. Nc
Rae, q Democrat. of Arkansas, who
Joined with Mr.. Taylor in his protest.
Mr.. Taylor offered his resolution to
refer the case to special committee,
but by mutual arrangement the con-
sideration of the resolution was post
poned until today, in order that the
routine business in connection with
the organization might be transacted
Although Mr.. Roberts was not sworn
in, he secured seat. This, however,
was by an accident. pure and simple.
In the seat drawing lottery no pro-
vision had been made for Mr.. Roberts,
but when the drawing was completed
two others as we'll as himself had not
been provided with seats, and the
speaker asked and secured from the
house general permission for those
members who had not drawn seats to
make such selections as they could.
Under this authority Mr.. Roberts got
a seat in an obscure portion of the
hall. Mr.. Roberts was the observed
of all observers throughout the day.
His daughter sat in the gallery and
watched the proceedings from begin
ming to end.
The election of Speaker Henderson
and his induction into Office, the ap-
pointment Of the usual committees to
wait upon the president and the seat
drawing contest, with the usual anus
ing features. went of without hitch.
The only other feature out Of the Or
dinary was the adoption Of the Reed
rules for the present congress.
Appropriate tribute to the memory
of the late Vice President Hobart was
paid by the senate at its first session
of the Fifty-sixth congress. The ses-
sion lasted only SO minutes and only
the most formal and necessary busi-
ness was transacted. After the adop-
ton Of the usual routine resolutions
and the administration to the new
members of the oath of Office, Sena-
tor Sewell, of New Jersey, presented
resolutions upon the death Of the vice
president. The resolutions we're or
dered to be communicated to the house
Of representatives, and the session. on
motion Of Mr.. Kean, of New Jersey,
was suspended. Senator Quay, of
Pennsylvania, appointed by Governor
Stone, was not present to be sworn in,
and those who expected a protest were
disappointed.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-12-07
Bed Spreads

White Bed Spreads, full size, mar
seiIles patterns, choice designs hemmcd,
actual value 50 cts, special at 50 cts.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-12-07
POSTMASTER GENERAL SMITH
Points Out the Way For Saving
Twenty Millions Annually.

Washington, Dec. 4.-The annual re-
port Of Postmaster General Charles
Emory Smith was made public last
night. Its chief feature is q plea for
congressional action to stop the abuse
Of second class mail privileges, which
he says results in an annual waste Of
upwards of $20,0OO,O0O. The financial
exhibit for the fiscal year shows total
expenditures Of SOL ,632. .161 and total
receipts Of $95,021,3S4, the deficiency
being $2.422,747 less than last year.
The postmaster general says in part:
There are many improvements and
advances waiting development and ap-
plication; opportunities for speedier
transmission and delivery: fields for
broadening the scope Of the mail SER
vice and bringing closer home to the
people possibilities Of reduced postage,
but above and beneath and beyond all
is the redemption of the special con-
cession which congress granted for a
distinct and justifiable object from the
fungus growths and the fragrant evils
that have fastened upon 1t.
year Is $6,610,776. But for this wrong!
full application Of the second class
rate instead of deficit there would
be clear surplus of many millions.
It Is not now proposed to restrict the
privileges of legitimate publications
or to modify the design Of the law,
but only to bring back its application
to its original and just scope. 1t is
believed that fully one-half of all the
matter mailed as second class, and paid
for at the pound rate. Is not properly
second class within the intent Of the
law.
IF there is to be favored class, let
1t embrace all the people. With this
class paying properly even penny post
age, with reasonable limitations, could
be applied to letters without entailing
a deficit larger than that OF the last
few years. and possibly with none at
ALL"
Secretary Of the Navy Longs report
Is document of unusual interest, deal
ing not only with the work of the navy
during the past year and important
recommendations for the future, but
also discussing the more important
questions relating to the navy, includ-
ing the authorization Of 18 new war
ships, the imperative need of special
legislation in the early days of con-
gress for armor of the best quality
that can be obtained, and the PROPOSE
ton that the thanks Of congress be
given to the commander-in-chief of the
North Atlantic squadron and to the Of
1lcers and men under his command for
the part they took in the operations
at Santiago.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-12-07
Strike settlement Broken on.

Wilkesbarre, Pa. Dec. 6.-The ne
gotiation for settlement Of the Nanti-
coke mine strike we're broken of last
night when the officials Of the Susque-
hanna company came out fiat footed
and told the strikers committee that
they would not discharge any Of the
fire bosses and pump runners now in
their employ to make room for the
strikers. This continues the long strike.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-12-07
rro. Mold.r. win Their strike.

Pittsburg, Dec. 5.-The iron molders
have practically won their strike. At
the headquarters yesterday 1t was an
nounced that all of the firms In the
two cities, with but six exceptions, had
Conceded the terms demanded. 1t is
relieved that all will be in line before
the end Of the week. The Al foundries
vhero the advance has been granted
woro n operation yesterday.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-12-07
PUBLIC SALE
REALESTATE

The undersigned attorney in-fact for the heirs
OF Joseph Walter OF franklin Township, Sny
der county. Pa, will offer at public sale ut the
late residence OF said decaient, about one hall
mile west OF Middlehurg. Pn
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-12-07

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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-12-14
They May BE vicc-a,lmirals.

New York, Dec. 11.-A special to
the Herald from Washington says:
President Mckinley, during an inter-
view with Senator Wellington, ex.
pressed himself in favor OF reviving the
grade of vice-admiral in the interest
of both Rear-Admiral Sampson and
Rear Admiral Schley. He believes
that this is the simplest solution OF the
whole son-Schley controversy,
and it is expected that Senator Well
ington will introduce bill in few
days providing for the appointment OF
two vice-admirals without specifying
names.
The president very frankly said that
ii such bill became law, he would
promptly nominate both Sampson and
Schley in the order named. This ar.
rangement, both the president and Sen.
ator Wellington believe, will meet the
approval of a majority of the friends OF
both officers.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-12-14
Lake Steamer Missing.

Fort Colborne, Ont, Dec. lit is
believed here tonight that the Cana.
dian steamer Niagara has foundered on
Lake Erie and that all hands were lost.
The cew comprised 10 persons, all told.
OF these, Captain Henry McGlory,
master of the lost steamer, is the only
one known here. The Niagara had a
cargo of lumber and shingles, hound
from Georgian bay to Buffalo. Tuesday
the Niagara was sighted off Long Point
in the heavy gale and snow storm. The
steamers Orion and NJ. 7. Greene ar
rived this afternoon from Buffalo, and
report passing through quantity of
wreckage. 1t consisted of lumber.
shingles and pieces of wooden
steamer. The Niagara is the only boat
known to be missing.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-12-14
Ia in Favor Of TAYLOR.

Frankfort, KY, Dec. 1.-THE state
board of elections tonight gave out its
official findings that w. s. Taylor, for
governor, and the rest OF the Republic
can ticket, have been elected on the
face OF the returns. Commissioners
Ellis and Pryor signed the majority re-
port, in which they held that, as a
board of canvassers. they have no right
to 60 behind the returns of the county
boards, that their duties are purely
ministerial as canvassers, and that the
face Of the returns, as received by them
from the counties, shows the election
of the Republican state ticket. Ac-
corlingly, the report says, certificates
of election were ordered issued to each
candidate thereon.