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.aylng: asltuatIon critical. your Early ar

saying: "sltuation critical. Your early ar
rival necessary"
He also received from General Corbin, a
cable dispatch urging him to hurry. Cen
eral Lawton ordered his officers to buy
supplies regardless of expense and the
transport is taking on coal and water hur-
riedly. She will try to reach Manila with
out further stop.
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Committee Meeting Called

Centre, February 25.-(Special.)-A meet
ing of the executive committee will be
held next Tuesday to arrange for a coun-
ty convention or primary.
Miss Willie Kirk, daughter Of W. H.
Kirk, of Howelrs Cross Roads, died at the
Bryce hospital this week.
Ed. j Webb. a leading citizen Of the
county, died at Spring Garden Wednesday.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-26
Pasco win be Appointed

Tallahassee, Fla, February Ex-senator
Samuel Pasco's term will expire March 4.
The legislature upon which devolves the
election of his successor does not meet
until April 4. Governor Bloxham today an
nounced that he would on March appoint
Mr. Pasco, United States senator, to the
vacancy.
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senator Jones Improving

washington, February Ex-senator Jones,
| of Arkansas, chairman of the democratic
national committee, is rapidly recovering
from his recent attack of lung trouble and
shows decided improvement today.
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Washington, February 25.-The senatorial
deadlocks existing In several states remain
unbroken. Today's balloting showed no
important changes over that Of yesterday.
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will make your nice Spring Suit for s25.
X 1aGAN 6 CO.
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Nearly every member of the legislature
has gone home. The expressions of ndi-
gestion over Governor Johnston's railroad
commission appointments continud among
them as long as they were in the city. or
course. in such large body of men there
are found those who are impulsive and who
speak out at once. Others are conserva-
tive and to this latter class Is given the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-03
ESCORT REVIEWED.
Line Passes Before Admiral Dewey Mt
Capitol.

When Cardinal Gibbons had concluded
the benediction the arrangements for the
review of the military escort by Admiral
Dewey were carried out. While the police
were forcing the crowd back to give q
clear passageway for the troops across the
plaza there We're demands from the crowd
to hold up the sword" Admiral Dewey,
compaisant as always, lifted it and then
it was raised again by Mr.. Jerome F. Man
ming. Upon the latter putting it down. Ad-
miral Dewey, at the request of a pho
tographer perched on a stepladder near
by. held the sword in both hands while the
camera was snapped
The sword was then paced in the box
and taken in charge by Capt. Bartholomew
Diggins, who presented Admiral Dewey
recently with Admiral Farraguts historic
flag.
The admiral and the President seated
themselves and conversed animatedly. The
former was facing south, and he noticed
a little girl, probably four years Old, in
the crowd near the stand kissing her hand
to him. In an instant his face was aglow
and he waved both hands to the dear baby
as if he would like to take her in his arms
and receive her salutation in earnest. There
was but few moments delay in the start
ing Of the escort. and during the interval
the admiral and the President We're joined
in the stand by Secretary Long, Secretary
Hay, Secretary Hitchcock Attorney Gen
eral Griggs. Postmaster General Smith
Secretary Root and ex-Secretary Alger.
When the Olympia men ma rched across
the plaza to take the place of honor at the
right of line they were greeted with con-
tinuous cheering. When they fell into
place the review began, Gen. Miles and his
staff riding by in salute. and then taking
up position on the plaza north Of the
stand.
Admiral Dewey the President and the
others in the party remained standing dur
Ing the passing of the troops. The admiral
touched his chapeau to each organization
and removed it in saiutation to every flag
He clapped his hands when the District
National Guard came into view. and the
guard was also given applause by the
throngS.
detachments from the Machias. the Mari
eta and the Iowa, and the famous black
goat, which is the IoWa's me- scot trotte6
along with the jackies with most amusing
Importance The reviewing party evidently
enjoyed this feature. The Oympia's men
got splendid send off from every one the
citizens i'll the mounted escort giving them
three cheers and waving their hats as the
men behind the guns passed by.
When the review was concluded the adj
miral and President Mckinley entered the
latters carriage. Secretaries Hay and Root
entered another. Attorney General Griggs
and Postmaster General Smith another
another, while Secretaries Wilson and
Hitchcock rode together. Capt Lamber-
ton was the carriage companion of Chair
man William Henderson Moses. and the
District Commissioners rode with Private
Secretary Cortelyou. When Admiral Schley
stration which continued all through the
Capitol grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-03
LAYTON IN COMMAND
General Movement Begun Against
the Insurgents This Morning.
GENERAL FRED GRANT COOPERATING
They Will Clear the Country From
linus to Bacoor.
REBEL ATTACK ON mus

RACOOR, Luzon October 3.-Gen. Law
ton came to Bacoor this morning and or
ganzed a general movement to clear up
the country between linus and Bacoor.
taking personal command.
Gen. Lawton's force consists of all the
troops from Bacoor and Iapote, tve COM
panies of the 14th Regiment, Col. Bagget
commanding; Megrath's troop of the 4th
Cavalry Reilly's battery of two guns. and
another battery of two guns.
Gen Fred Grant is cooperating with a
force composed of three companies of the
4th Regiment Maj. Price commanding;
Krabenshines scouts and one gun
Gen Lawton's force crossed the river
south of Bacoor, part of the troops using
snail boats A hundred marines from the
feet are assisting.
The American losses in the engagement
with the insurgents at linus We're cap
tain of the 18th Regiment and corporal of
the regimental Signal Corps killed, and
three men of the 14th Regiment and three
of the 4th wounded.
Rebels Attack linus.
MANILA, October 3.-The 4th Infantry
Regiment, Major Price commanding, has had
a series of encounters with the insurgents
about linus since Saturday. The natives,
led, it is supposed, by former mayor of
linus, Hldue SeIleIdl ATTAIN uPoH tAo
American lines from linus to Bacoor. A
captain and a corporal of the American
forces were killed and eight men We're
wounded. A Filipino colonel Is known to
have been killed.
Major Price requested Rear Admiral Wat
son to send two gunboats to his support.
The fighting began on Saturday, when
Capt. Brown took the same battalion that
distinguished itself at Perez Das Marinas
and Lieut.. knabenshines scouts against a
large force of insurgents on the Perez Das
Marinas road, and a general engagement
followed.
Americans in the Mud.
The Americans, lying in the mud in the
rice fields, kept up a fire for hour and
a half, when achievements were sent
to them, until seven companies were en-
gagged The insurgents reiterated During
the engagement three Americans were
wounded.
The fighting yesterday began with an
attack by the insurgents on party en-
ploye1 repairing the telegraph lines, one
member of which was wounded.
fiatboat, armed with two three-pounders.
with the gunboats Helena, Petrol and
Mindoro escorting it, proceeded to Crani
Sunday for the purpose of bombarding that
place, landing 200 marines and bluejackets,
and raising the wrecked gunboat L rdaneta.
The gunboats will approach to about 200
yards from Orani, and the fiatboat Will
enter the river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-03
VENEZUELAN BOUNDARY
Arbitration Commission Makes Its Report in
Paris Today.
Considered AS n Compromise Rather
Than FavorfnE VeneEuela-The
Line In Detail.

PARIS, October By the decision of the
Anglo-Fenezuelan boundary arbitration
commission, some of Great Britains claims
as to the interior and on the coast are dis
allowed. The award was unanimous. II is
considered in the nature of compromise
rather than as favoring Venezuela. 1t was
read at 1905 pm. Her frontier will start
at the Waini river
1t was read at 1906 y m.
The decision. which was read by NJ. F.
De Martens, the umpire, who has presided
o, er the deliberations OF the tribunal. is AS
follows:
The undersigned. by these presents, give
and publish our decision determining ald
judging, touching and concerning the ques
tons that have been submitted to us b.
said arbitration; and in conformity with
said arbitration, we decide. declare and
pronounce definitely that the line Of from
tier of the colony of British Guiana and
the United states of Venezuela is rs fol-
lows:
Starting the coast at Point Playa,
the frontier shall follow a straight line to
the confluence OF the Barima and the Ma
ru'ma; thence following the Thalweg OF the
latter to the source of the Corcntin, other
wise called the Cutari. river.
Thence it shall proceed to the confluence
of the Haiowa and the Amakuru; thence.
following the Thalweg of the Amakuru. to
in a southwesterly direction, along the
highest ridge of the Imataka mountains to
the highest point of the Imataka chain. on
posite the source of the Rarima and the
principal chain of the Imataka mountains;
thence, in a southwest direction, to the
source of the Acarabisi.
Following the Thalweg of the Acara-
biS to the Cuyuni, the northern bank of
which it shall follow in a westerly dlrec-
ton to the confluence of the Cuyuni and
the Vanamu; thence along the ThalWeg OF
the Vanamu to its westernmost source,
thence in straight line to the summit %
Mount Roraiua; thence to the source of
the Cotinga.
From this point the frontier shall follow
the Thalweg of the Cotnga to its conflu-
ence with the Takutu; thence along the
Thaiweg Of the Takutu to its source;
thence in a straight line to The most west
ern point of the Akari mountains; the
highest ridge of which it shall follow. to
the source of the Corentin, whence it will
follow the course of the river"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-03
Baltimore Markets,

BALTIMORE. October 3.-Flour trmer; western
super. S3'as2 A. 10. extra, S-.5oas3; 10. family,
so.toaS5.t0 40 "inte: wheat patents, So s5aS4 %;
straight S3"as3. 40; receipts, ESP barrels; ex-
ports SO narGeh,. Wheat firm: spot and the
Month, 74SaI4A2; December, 767sa7T; steamer No
red, Io4sa7o@i; receipts. 3S,9So bushels: exports
s.oV bushels; southern by sample, 6Sa7519; do. on
grade, tl1eaI5. Com quiet; mixed, spot. S9a:5y4
the month. 3Sl.a5St.; November or December new
or DID, 36a;'6 =, January and February 35s.a39:
steamer mixed, a7..ai =; receipts 81 557 bush
els: exports, t1.l43 bushels; southern white corn
4a42 do. yellow, Il asked. Oats firm; No. .
No. nearby 5sa59; No. western. g. Hay
firm: No. l tilnO by. Sl3.5oaS14. Grain freigh,s
iiiher; steam to Lserpoo, per bushel, Bid. Orto-
Der; Cork for orers, per quarter, IS. 71d.a3s sd
October. Sugar strong, unchanged. Eggs firm I'M
changed Butter irn fancy creamery, 24a25: do
imitation 1sal9; do. ladv, 16a17; good lndle, I5a
IL; store packed l+alJ; rolls l4a16. Cheese firm;
large, 121aaI2hs; medium, 1212a12H; small l2aI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-03
Bears Juggle Money Market to De-
press Stocks.
ONLY MEET PARTIAL SUCCESS
Good Buying of Several SpeciaIties
Maintained Prices.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch To The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, October 3.-Todays stock
market opened under the influence of tight
money and an advance of 1 per cent in the
Bank of England 5. minimum rate of dis
count. Some selling by foreign houses
wa; reported, but on a scale considerably
reduced by comparison with yesterday
Traders offered pr.ces down in the hope of
forcing further liquidation. but the move
meut was neither permanent nor profitable
The money market was erratc to the ex-
tent of branding 1T as capricious and
artificial influence.
Rates. adv anced from 6 10 % per cent and
receded to legal rate again without the
slightest excuse, beyond desire in certain
quarters to borrow at the higher rate in
order to influence prices.
The market did not yield easily, even at
the time of the greatest demand for money,
the buying at times being executed with
the conviction that some stocks were sell
ing Under value.
One commission house bought upward of
$1,000 shares of The better known issues
and rumor had II that the purchases were
made for the strongest interests in the
street.
Buying on 4 smaller scale was in evil
dence from time to time. and a fair amount
OF covering was reported.
Opinion differs as to the effect of an
ac lual declaration of war in the Transvaal,
bur some very shrewd judges adhere to the
idea that a rally would follow the first an
nou0cement of such action.
The money market is not regarded as
anything more than passing disturbance,
and the original prediction of ease during
the latter half of the pre- sent month have
not been abandoned. Since prices are hold
ing fairly wrl and optimism is the domi-
nant influence, the legal rate for time loans
may be accepted and enterprises I'M
dertaken on that basis.
Several rallies occurred during the day
extending to more :hau 4 full point Louis
vile ana Nashville, Southern Pacific and
similar shares responded easily. Union Pa
clfc opened Gown and then sold UP in
sympathy with the later rally. London SELL
ing being feared earlier IN the day
In the industrial list there was some dis
position TO support prices. but the buying
was pest wherever short interest existed.
In the Traction stocks BROOKLYN Rapid
Transit and Manhattan attracted some
support from outside sources. These prop
critics are much ta lked Of in connection
III the next active market, and much of
the opinion based on the recent statements
OF the two roads has been modified
lhvre Is no Intention OF buying this par
tcuiar class of stocks ag2ressvely in the
present sensitive condition of the money
market. open manipulation would be dam
&erous in the face of the present bear
Organization. Accumulation will be begun,
however, and once any favorable change
IN the main situation is reported the DELAY
nay be overcome by increased activity
me market does not advance and hold its
gam, but IN spite Of the tedious upward
movement there is little .oss of faith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-03
A VERY HOT FIGHT.
What Senator Hanna Say. of the Con-
test In Ohio.

What senator Hanna Says of the Con-
test In Ohio.
Senator Hanna. who was among the sem
ators at the Capitol today. will be in Wash
ington for day or two. He is looking
very well. but is still suffering with rheu-
matism In one foot, which makes him limp
When asked by Star reporter about the
situation in Ohio he replied:
I'VE are having. a hot fght-a very hot
fight
do you mean to- say that 1t is hot enough
to be threatening to the republicans?" he
was asked.
Il always look On the dark side when in
a close fight"
'"Then You consider the contest seriously
close?"
Yes: it is a very close. hot and de-
termined fight"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-03
GOING TO JOIN SOON PAUL.
Brother of Noted Boer En- Route to
the Transvaal.

CHICAGO October 3.-Augustus Hopper
Kruger, a half-brOther of loom Paul.
Kruger passed through Chicago yesterday
on his way to the Transvaal to join his ia
nous relative in the fight against the Eng
lish He left last evening for New York.
Kruger came direct from his home at
Neigh. Neb. He wished to have Mayor
Harrison aid him in raising a regiment of
Irish and Germans in Chicago to go to the
TransvaaI to join the Boer forces. He was
much disappointed to learn of Mayor Har-
rison's absence from the city.
Kruger believes implicitly that victory
will perch on the banner of Dom Paul.
if 1t comes to a war with the British. He
said that he had sons and grandsons in
kearney, Neb., whom he expects to follow
him to South Africa in three or four weeks.
England Buys Canned Beef.
CHICAGO, October st is reported here
that the British government has placed a
large order for canned meat and timed
fruit with some of Chicago's large packing
concerns
1t is understood the contract was let
through the London branch of the house
concerned, and that 1t calls for the largest
shipment OF canned meats ever exported
from this county,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-03

Judge f. Henry Lacombe of the United
States circuit court in New York yester-
day granted the application for a writ of
habeas corpus made by counsel in behalf
of former Captain Oberin NJ. Carter, con-
victed by court-martial of conspring to
defraud the government out of about ST.,
100000 while in charge of harbor improve
ment work at Savannah, Ga.
The plea for the writ was made by Abram
]. Rose, and the order was made returnable
before Judge Lacombe, at II o'clock this
morning 1t was held by counsel that I'M
der the articles of war Carter could not be
punished by both fine and Imprisonment,
but should have been sentenced to suffer
one or the other penalty
The writ will be served on Gen. Merritt
and Capt. Roberts this morning, and this
will prevent his immediate transfer to the
Leavenworth prison.
Carter was notified last night of the
granting of the writ, and his friends hope
the outcome will be to save him from fur
Their Imprisonment.
Capt. B. K. Roberts, commandment of
Governors Island, said yesterday that no
orders had been received from Washington
for the removal of former Capt Oberin
M. Carter from his cell in Castle Williams
to the military prison at Fort Leaven-
worth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-03
BIG FIRE AT DIES MONIES, IOWA.
The Total Loss is Estimated at
S5OO,OOO.

DIES MONIES, Ia, October 3--Fire to-
day destroyed the five-story department
store of the Harris Emery Company and
communicated to the Masonic Temple,
Murphy House, Hegele Cigar Company
building and Hill Shoe Company building.
the total loss amounting to 100000. The
loss to the Harris Emery Company alone
is estimated at S;50,0UO All the buildings
were insured. The origin of the fire is uII-
known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-03

Charles r. Stewart of 1919 Vermont ave-
nue. wore his watch to the Capitol this
morning. and some one swiped it.
Rev. Osborne Belt, OIL Banks street.
Baltimore. got a good position in front of
the stand at the Capitol this morning and
was enjoying the ceremonies. when he sud
denly discovered that his gold watch was
gone. Then he left the crowd and went 10
police headquarters, where he reported his
loss.
Mrs. Daniel O'Driscoll Of Takoma Park
was also robbed at. the Capitol She had
only 81 In her pocket book.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-03
REFUSED TO PAY FARES.
Warrant Out for Prominent Citizens
of Racine, Wis.

RACINE, Wis, October 3.-Manager John
1. Beggs of the Milwaukee Electric Rail-
way has caused warrants to be issued for
thirty of Racines prominent citizens, who
refused to pay fares, except when collect
ed by the motormen The list includes Mi
chael Colbert city treasurer, and Jacob
Hetinich, leading lawyer of the town.
The cause of the trouble has been in
making the duties Of the motormen SO on
erous that life and limb were placed in
peril through the motorman's. not being able
to properly look out for Vdestrians and
teams. Refusal to pay fares unless col
lected was the means taken to compel the
officials of the road to put on conductors
or lessen the labors Of the motormen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-03

Mrs. E. Milin, living at No 10 Myrtle
street, met with serious loss while on an
lV,acostia street car yesterday. One Of the
car horses ran away and caused an acci-
dent. When the excitement was over Mrs
Milin discovered that she had lost or had
been robbed of a package containing $40.
Most of the money was in gold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-03
PRESIDENTS WESTERN TRIP.
Will Leave ON "a Special Train To-
morrow Night.

morrow Night.
President Mckinley will begin his western
tour tomorrow night at o'clock. An ee-
gantly furnished train will leave Washing
ton at that hour over the Pennsylvania
road. President and Mrs. Mckinley will
have a special car. Then will follow other
special cars for cabinet members and their
families. Dr. Rixey, the White House ply
sician, under whose care Mrs. McKinley.s
health has greatly improved; Assistant Sec
rotary Cortelyou and several stenographers
will be members Of the party.
Numerous speeches will be made by Pres
ident Mckinley and members Of his cabi-
net while away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-03
E.cape. from Gu.ra Hou.e.

Henry Whiteway. a soldier who was
confined in the guard house at the arsenal
awaiting sentence for obtaining 500 worth
of quartermasters stores by means of
Illegal practices. became so anxious to see
the parade today that he broke out of his
prison. The police authorities have been
asked to rearrest him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-03
Its Harmony Should BE Undisturbetl
From the Philadelphia Telegraph.

Philadelphia as the leading Presbyterian
city of the country is naturally much inter-
ested in the council of the Pan-Presby-
terrain Alliance in Washington, which COM
menced it's sessions yesterday. The dele
gates come from all parts of the world
where Presbytecianism has foothold, and
it is admitted that no more generally rep
resentative religious gathering has ever
convened in America. At the very outset,
however. there seemed to~be difference. of
opinion over the. so-called higher criti-
cism.'' 1t is to be hoped that harmony will
not be disturbed by debates Of that order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-03
Iowa Coal Miner. Strike

FORT DODGE, Iowa, October 3-The
most serious strike in the history of Web
ster county has begun at the coal mines
Every mine in the district is closed down.
with 400 workers Idle. One serious result
of the labor trouble is the coal famine
which was caused. The local schools are
closed and all factories are running short
of fuel, and may have to suspend opera
tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-03

Honor to Hero of Manila
at Capitol Today.

Just as Admiral Dewey appeared upon
the stand at the Capitol today, and while
the plaudits of the crowd were ringing in
his ears, an admirals flag was run I'D to
the top of the center flagstaff on the east
front.
The chief electrician of the Capitol Mr.
c. z. GLEN. oficated. and drew the ban
ner to the top where it gracefully unfolded
above the head of the man who was the
last to win the right to fly it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-03
THE DINNER TONIGHT.
The White House Being ElabOrately
nacnruted in HAInr a.f

The White House Being ElabOrately
Decorated in Honor of Dewey.
While the President was away from the
White House today the decorators were
busily engaged getting everything ready
for the dinner to Admiral Dewey tonight.
The finest plants and flowers obtainable
and the prettiest flags and buntings made
are being used in the decorations.
The number of those present will be the
largest ever at a dinner at the White
House, and the skill and knowledge of a
large force of people are being exercised
today in the preparations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-03
To Receive President at Akron.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star
AKRON, Ohio, October 3.-The people Of
this city are making extensive preparations
for demonstration to President Mckinley
next Thursday. The President will be
here about ten minutes. The affair will be
of an entirely non-partisan character An
effort will be made to have the President
make a brief speech.