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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
APPLIES FOR ANNEXATION.
Panama of the United states of co
IOmbia Sends a Petition.

The state Of Panama which is trying to
maintain an independence Of the rest Of
the government of Colombia, has applied
to the United States for annexation.
Panama is very important state Of Co.
lombia, which refuses to recognize the au-
thority of the national government of CO.
lombia, but has never established an inde-
pendence which has received any sort Of
recognition. Having no national character
therefore its petition for annexation to
the United States could not be considered.
and no attention has been paid to it by the
State Department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
AGAIN IN DISTRICT SERVICE.
MIR. ID. e. McCOmb Resumes Duties as
Supe rim tendent aS SeNefs.


superintendent of Sewers.
MIR. d. L. McComb, who temporarily re-
inauished the position of superintendent of
sewers under the District government about
four months ago, to assist the United States
military authorities at Havana, Cuba, in
the projection of a system OF sewers for
that city, has returned here and resumed
MS former position. His return has caused
the following orders to be issued by the
District Commissioners:
Ihat Mr.. o. l.. Ingalls,, superintendent Of
sewers temporarily, is transferred back to
m ms former position as assistant engineer at
81, 500 per annum.
Ihat Mr. M. +, Ward, assistant engineer,
temporarily, is transferred back to his
former position as leveler, at $1,000 per
annum. and that Mr.. A. D. Black, leveler,
temporarily, at 81 200 per annum, is trans
ferred back to the position of Ieveler at "a
per day.
Ia. 1899.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
IN HONOR OF DIR. BUTLER.
Dinner for Pastor of Luther Place Ne.
mortal Church,

Arrangements are being made to give a
dinner at the Arlington, December 6, in
honor of Rev. DR.. ]. G. Butler, the pastor
of the Luther Place Memorial Church, and
in celebration of the completion of the fif-
tieth year of his pastorate in this city. 1t
is not intended that the dinner shall be one
of religious significance, but rather a tes-
timeniai to DR.. Buffers career as a resi-
dent of the capital for half century.
The following general committee Is in
charge Of the arrangements for the affair:
John w. Foster. chairman; Secretary of
State John Hay President B. L. Whitman
Of Columbian University, President Rankin
OF Howard University. Mr.. George Trues-
dell. Mr.. 8. w. Woodward. Mr. John Joy
Edison. Mr.. William Ballentine, Mr.. Beriah
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
Re turn of Gen. Wilson,

General Wilson. chief of engineers, re-
turned to this city today after an inspec-
ton of the government work on the Missis-
sippi river from St. Louis down to New
Orleans, on which trip he was accompa-
MED by the members of the Mississippi
river commission. He expressed himself
well pleased with the condition of the
work In progress for the improvement of
the river and the protection of the prop
erty along its banks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
A MUCH-WANTE MAN.
Capt. NcClusky Receives Many Re-
guests to Hold 4. J. Whiteman.

NEW YORK, November 15.-Captain Me-
Culsfy of the detective bureau has received
several requests from the police in differ
ent cities to hold Alonzo j. Whiteman. who
was arrested here Monday night, with three
other men on suspicion of being engaged in
big swindiing game. Chief of Police
O'Nara of Pittsburg wired: Hold Knox.
Will send requisition papers next mail
Chief Inspector Watts of Boston tele-
graphed.
Hold Alonzo ]. Whiteman on indict-
ments."
Chief Detective Colleran of Chicago also
sent dispatch saying:
Hold Whiteman. Officer will leave for
him tomorrow
Another dispatch from Woonsocket. r. l.,
asked that Edmunds and Thompson be held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
Had Suffered Great Anxiety.

Postmaster Shaffer and Mrs. Shaner OF
Youngstown, Ohio. are attending the post
masters convention now in session here.
They are near neighbors of Mrs John A
Logan, the widow of Major Logan, and
were greatly shocked to hear of mis- death
Mrs. Shaffer said that Mrs. Logan has suf-
fered great anxiety and has grown thin and
pale since her husband went to the Philip
pines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15

Wilkins, Mr. John B. Wight. Mr. nj NJ
Parker, Mr.. Charles J. Bell Mr., A s
Morthlngton, Justice c. c. Cole. Bishop
hurst, Rev DR.. Alex Mackay-Smith, Rev.
Dr. II: II: Mckfm, Rev. DIR. S. H, Greene
Rev. DIR. Teunis 8 Hamlin. Rev Dr / y
wilson and others. selected list of rep
resentative citizens who will be invited to
attend has been prepared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
KANSAS TOWN FIRE-SWEPT.
Seven Big business Houses Destroyed
Heavy Loss Entuiled.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, November 15.-The
town of Troy, Kansas, ten miles west of
here, was almost wiped out by fire today
The blaze originated in general store con-
Quoted by Cyrus Leland. jr., member of
the republican national committee from
Kansas.
Seven business houses were consumed
Three fire companies went from St. Joseph
by special train and assisted In saving
much property. The loss is estimated at
from S2O.OO0 to 81 100000 Nearly ali the
buildings and stocks were partially Insured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
CLAIM FOR GoEBEL DwrSDLEs.
Courier-JournaI Now Places His PIu-
rality at One Vote.

LOUISVILLE, KY. November I5.-One
vote is the plurality credited to Goebel In
the whole state by the Courier-Journal in
It's table of election returns, corrected up
to a late hour last night. This table in
cludes gain of 133 votes in Harrison
county, whore the county commissioners
threw out two Taylor precincts.
The Commercials figures show no change
since yesterday. Taylor being given a plu-
raity of 3,l34.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
Death of GEN. II. w. Hyde.

Judge Advocate General Lemly received a
telegram this morning announcing the
death of General Thomas W. Hyde, presi-
dent of the Bath iron works of Bath, Me.
Gen. Hyde was well and favorably known
in this city through his frequent visits
here in connection with the construction Of
naval vessels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
CAPT. CARTER'S CASE.
Counsel Wayne MacNeagh Confer
With Secretary Root.

ExAttorney General Wayne MacVeagh,
counsel for Capt. o. NJ. Carter. the engin-
eer officer recently dismissed from the
army, had an interview with Secretary
Root at the War Department this morn
ing. Judge MacVeagh declined to say any
thing for publication about his visit and its
nature was not disclosed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15

Next Speaker Announces the Memb be rs
OF His staff.

DUBUQUE, Iowa, November 1J.--Repre-
sentative Henderson, next Speaker of the
House, announces the appointment of jules
c. Richards of Waterloo, Iowa, as private
secretary, to succeed Amos l.. Allen. who
was Speaker Reeds secretary, and who has
Just been elected to Congress Also that
Asher G. Kinds will continue as clerk at
the Speakers table. and that Leroy Neeley,
for some years Representative Henderson :
private secretary, Will be the Speaker 5
clerk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
BRITISH FEARS FOR GEN. WHITE.
Rumor in Paris That Ladysmith Has
Fallen

LONDON, November 15.-If the news
Contained in the Pretoria dispatch of
Thursday. November 8. by way of Cane
Town. Friday, November 10, is correct. and
there Is every reason to believe it is accur-
ale, as the BOer dispatches have almost in
Nar1ably hitherto rendered fairly accurate
accounts, 1t is claimed here that IT tmpIies
that n general assault on Ladvsu1ith was
pending when Gen. Jouberts report was
sent on. Attention is called to the fact
that the date, November o, is assumed to
De De the date OF Cen Whites last pigeon-post
message announcing a renewal Of the bonn
bardment, since which nothing has hran
It'tlNed rNcept rumOrs from Estcourt that
,Iie hpmbardment was suspended Eovern-
Der 10 II l. claimed that if the PO,.rs cot
tAtir forces within 100 Yards OF he Rrit
lSh position. it shows they fully reaIizn5
ihe cessIty Of utilizing the brief interval
before the arrival Of the British reinforce
Ttnts u make determined aftennt to
storm Gen. Whites position ~
Beers Activity in Intrenchinr
To successfully advance SO close 10 Ia
dysmith, ii is pointed out, the Beers must
have been most active in intrenching. and
the nearEess Of the beslegirs, lines II is
added. indicates their readiness for the
assault which, there has been a disposifioy
in military circles TO believe. the Beers yv.r,
not wiling 20 undertake. II must how
n j
that LadysmLth would not faIl 20 The tre
OF his artillery, and, therefore he had no
choice but 20 assault the place or retire 10
ihe passes OF The DrakenSburg. in the hone
OF involving the pursuing British in the in
Nrlcate iaStnesses of the mountains The
cessation Of the cannouade mentioned i'm
Ihe ui~p1lch and the opening of muSketrv
AFe implies, II Is claimed. that the Beers
Were oJilEed 10 stop their artillery for fear
OF hItbHE their own men and thar uotbinp
further has been heard from this move9
n-eht, Is regarded here as an Indication
either that threatened assault was post
-" OF that The result was indrcisive.
otherwise. 1t is claimed, something further
"OqlC nave leaked out before now
RumoEed Fail of Ladysmftb.
A Paris paper today gleefulIy announces
the fall and capture Of Lalysn,itb hut -
ports from this source no longer causa a
ripple of excitement Nevertheless thara
will be considerable anxiety here ,n,tI ,t,,
war office or some Independent Version -
the latest developments at Ladvspftb :.
known. -
private message from Mafekfnp 70
ports that all was well there Monday n
vember g. The details of the nssa,inp n,
Mafeking received by way of Cane ToT@n
and MagaIapye, relate TO the engagerneut
Of October -. already reported. The story
however. is pleasant reading TO the British
as II shows the garrison was cheerful we'll
provisioned and confident
The possible revolt of the Basuto chief
Joel, who. IL has been announced may ioin
the Beers. is attributed TO tribal tealousy
There has been a long feud between the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15

Mr. Frank Parson is very i'll of typhoid
fever at his residence. 1888 r street
Second Lieut.. Robert Sterrett of this city
sailed today with his regiment, the 43d
Z. s. ", on the Meade from New York
Tor Manila. Mr.. and Mrs. J. Macbride
Sterrett went to New York to see him off
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
MIR. HOBART MUCH BETTER.
Slept Well Again and Appears Greatly
Refreshed.

| PATERSON.N. j., November l5.-Vive
President Hobart had another good night
| and when he awoke this morning was
much refreshed. He was able to partake
! of breakfast and was cheerful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
OFFICERS CHOSEN.
Washington stock Exchange Elects a
Full Hoard

At the annual meeting of the Washington
stock exchange today officers We're chosen
as follows:
President, w. B. Hibbs; vice president
W. Riley Deeble: secretary, w. A Mearns;
treasurer. J. V. Barros. Messrs Henry
Hurt and Wilson G. Reed We're elected
members of the governing committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
A LIBERAL EDUCATION.

Whether or not you wish
to buy anything the adver-
tising columns of The Star
amply repay the most care
full perusal.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-31
CITY pREvITlEs.

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Lighthouse.
20l6 Kane street baby girl.
The Houston Lyceum will hold its annual
meeting for the election of officers Tuesday
night.
There is an undelivered telegram at, the
Postal Telegraph office, us Main street for
II. b. Marchbank.
There is an undelivered telegram at the
Western Union Telegraph office. III Main
street. for Miss lrma Bonner.
The Caledonisn society will meet Tuesday
night to further perfect their arrangements
for the celebration Of Robert Burns birth
day.
There will be meeting Of the woman's
afternoon. January A. in their hall in the
Mason block. -
The Misses Claudia Burns and Georgia
Growder Will receive their friends New Years
ID Day Y from $ to 70 p; m; at the residence
The Frohsinn Singing society will give
their Christmas tree and entertainment at
their hall. corner of TENN and Preston
streets tonight: All are invited to help greet
the coming Of the New Year.
Braunig and Mrs. Minnie Botkowsky will be
set this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock in tho
jewish cemetery. when all friends are invited
TO attsod and witness tho ceremony.
Deputy Sheriff Jim wynne was surprised
Yesterday by being presented by the shenin's
office with a handsome new suit from hat
TO boots. Being too overcome to express
his thanks he asks The Post 10 do 1t for
him
Next Thursday night at O'Clock the Hous-
ION PHILOSOPHICAL society will meet at tho
hall Of the Houston Lyceum, Mason block.
and discuss the following subject: THE Mis-
SION and Ministry of Fun" The public are
cordially invited to attend, No admission.
The president OF the Womans Christian
temperance Union desires n full attendance
az the regular meeting at 8 O'Clock next
w ednesday afternoon which is to be held
nv the central Christian church; impoItan.
have an interest.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-31
THE FUTURE OF THE NEGRO
DISCUSSED ny MIR. g. r. HUNTING
TON IN A LETTER
of Houston--some Good Advice
to People OF that Race,

Some time ago Prof. S. G. Collins Of this
city. principal OF the Douglas colored
school OF the Third ward, noticed in the
press some very complimentary remarks
made by Mr.. G. p. Huntington, the great
railroad magnate. concerning the negro
race.
Prof. Collins, as a representative OF that
race and one engaged in the work OF bet
tering Its condition, wrote to Mr.. Hunting
ton, thanking him for his utterances as
evidencing his interest in the negro race.
In response to this letter Prof. Collins
received the following response from Mr..
Huntington:
s. C. Collins, ESQ.,, 21l7 jackson Street.
Houston, Texas:
No. 90 Broad Street, New York, Decem-
Der %, 1S99.--My Dear Sir: Your letter
dated December % has come to hand and
/ have read 1t with great interest and APP
probation. 1t is very pleasant to me to
receive such letter, and beg to thank
you for the expressions of good will
therein contained have done considera-
BILE during my life for the negro and have
said as much In favor of better and juster
treatment OF him because have recog-
nized fully the great disadvantages under
to start in life. He has needed support,
both financial and moral, which many
good people have furnished him. Today 1t
seems to me the negro has a fair chance.
He is now able to work out his own SAL
walton. II he only will; but along this road
there ie-for the negro as for everybody
else--numberless pitfalls. which only con-
tant industry and constant self-denial
will enable him to avoid
Good morals are simply indispensable;
next to that comes that necessity of first
Importance, the saving of money for the |
legro VIII find that as he accumulates |
money and becomes an owner of things |
lie viii not only become more self-r |
speeding, but much more respected by his |
white neighbors. There are some nine
millions of the negro race in this country, /
md If they Will be content to walt few
II the years Of the future-I say few"
because generation is but little in tho
life of race-before they trouble them
selves to assert and demand their full po-
itical rights where those rights are not
RELY accorded them. they will find that
in patient waiting there is no loss"
The stone wall of prejudice against
hem has existed for many years. but the
Intelligent and broad minded men of this
ountry see evidences year by year that 1t
gradually crumbling to pieces
The negroes can do better than 10 try
o batter 1t down. They have only to wait,
wing meanwhile an honest. moral life OF
Gil and persevering economy. treating
With dignifed silence the insults of the
houghtless and weak, and in good time
ley will reach the highest and attain
o as much of happiness as mortals can
easonably expect. | am. very truly yours.
c. p. Huntington
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-31
A TnckN Pnrty.

A tacky party was given by Miss Maggie
Pendaryis at her home in the Fourth ward
last Friday evening. Two very pretty
prizes were offered, one for the tachi st
young man and the other for the tack est
young lady. All We're attired in ia ky
and comical costumes. Miss Eva Funk
and Miss Josephine Brizzolari received tne
ladies prizes and Mr. Ed Reichardt the
prize for the tackiest young man. A cake
walk led ~ Miss Gerte Cornitus and Mr.
VIII Reichardt, was an interesting feature
of the programme.
Those in attendance were Misses Maggie
Pendarvis, Gertie Corn!tius, Josephine
Brizzolari Rozne Kunz. Rena Funk, Eva
Funk, Minnie Bente, Messrs. viii Reisb-
ardt, Charles Duffy. Ed Reichaldt viii
Bartch, Frank Pendaryis. Joe Porter, Al
bert Kruger and Charles Bente.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-31
Personal MENTION.

Frank A. Davis OF San Antonio Is at the
Capitol.
f. D, Junkin and wife Of Austin are at the
Capitol.
a, NJ. Rhodes Of Bryan IL registered at the
Hutchins.
p. A. Perry of Chicago is located at the
X. J. Mclean of st. Louis is domiciled at
the Bristol.
N. c. Pritchett of Huntsville is late arrival
at the Capitol.
Miss NJ. A. robertson of Austin is registered
at the Capitol
c. r. Miller Of Balinger is late arrival at
the Bristol.
W. l.. Mann of Galveston registered at the
Bristol yesterday
W. c. Marion and wife Of Dallas were
guests at the Bristol yesterday.
Colonel Richard Cooke has returned after
a business visit to New Orleans.
Mrs. Florence 1. Shoff of Springfield, Mo-.
has apartments at the Lawlor hotel.
B. F. Looney, wife and three children Of
Greenville are stopping at the Bristol
Mr.. W. E. Cromer. we'll known travelling
man Of Chicago. has apartments at the Bris-
tol.
Hon. r. C. Mcfarland of Victoria, member
OF the State legislature, is registered at the
Lawlor hotel
Prof H. c. Pritchett of the Sam Houston
Normal school, Huntsville Is a guest of the
Lawlor hotel.
Mr. Blake Dupree, receiver for the Citizens
Electric Light company, has gone ON busi-
ness trip to New York.
Mr.. A. NJ. Morris of the firm of Morris
Bros. leaves today for New York to make
purchases for spring and summer.
Miss Rubie Brigance Cole of Navasota,
after spending n week with friends In Hous- |
on will leave for her home this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed A. Flewellen leave today
for their hnme, at Flewellen, alter a very
pleasant visit to relatives and friends during
he holidays
Hon, w. S. Sutton of the chair of pedagogy
If the State university is in the city. guest
If the Lawlor He arrived last night and
sill visit his former home during the New
Year opening.
Hon. John IL. Traylor, mayor of the city OF
Dallas. was in the city yesterday, a guest of
he Lawor. He has been in East Texas visit
ms his son and stopped over here while Ell
cute home. He said there was no business
" political Significance attached to his visit
q Houston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-31
TELLS A PATHETIC STORY.
ired Confederate Soldier Who Is
Pennilcss ana Blind.

HEED Confederate Soldier Who IL
Pcnnilcss and Blind.
krylle Fitzpatrick, Confederate
Il, who is old penniless and blind.
ktsiying temporary shelter at the
station, where he has been since
Is His case is indeed pitiable one,
ren the police, who hear so many
ia woe, are moved by the old mans
slsx and frlcndess condition and his
helpessncss.
Post reporter, who asked for his
yesterday afternoon. the old man
MY name is Granville Fitzpatrick,
lam rs years of age. Time has not
as kindly with me as it has with
b but ! do not say this complain
Slnte left a Confederate ho3nilal
h close of the war | have never bssn
|nsn physically that | was beso,e, bu.
h baitled OH against the odds, tryin !,
Ne without becoming a burden to
a After the war boated for years
h Mississippi river, but my boat was
two years ago, and after lying in
Pal at Memphis some time / came to
hto search for some of my CHI llren.
n Some time with granddaughter ar
Fssille, Grayson county, and on a
q lrlp to the Panhandle TO see some
d children I had 10 ride in a cold
n. Tor sixty miles in hack. The
|sestroyed my sight, and / made ny
N south Texas as best could, think
y warmer climate might restore my
snlisted in the Confederate army at
|snlie, Green county, Arkansas. buL
Esve they call the place Paragould
! served in Turnbull's bat aloa.
|hs brigade. under Captain Charley
tscompany D. A year aztec the close
var was sent TO the hospital and
~ again physically able to re- enter
an but poor wanderer ON the face
earth in the hands of nv pe,n,e
y God. and whatever my people ses
'eo fer me will be received t1ani1-
,snd cheerfully. was in the SOL
rome of Arkansas for time bur
= ieit stronger l left the home and
va living for time, but now thai
Ana and unable to WORK, | only wish
.place OF shelter to spand the few
mat remain to me-"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-31
TnN BARBER SHOPS OPEN
1 ..xnsY SHAVE is ONCE MORE
PERMISSIBLE.
r.e TO Judge Aliens Deci-
~" u.rpers VIII. Carry the
~. 10 a Higher Court.

AZ hrst time in several years :. .n :
Ian who was too busy to get a
,,-sav night may come down town
-.,rs and have his whiskers ampu-
aided he does not sleep until IL
= !, other words all Houston barber
An be open for business until noon
,bo first time since the present
,.,,ns to the Sunday opening OF
.,ops went into effect. This state
a.. was brought about by a. recent
4, Of Judge A. C. Allen in the case
.n,sston barber who shaved GUS
! sunday morning and was ar
a. Il. The Judge released the pris-
FAoldiag that the business OF the
/, work of necessity and therefore
a, rom the statute bearing on the
Ling the decision Of Judge Allen
q ~ talk Of opening the Houston
\ < sunday, but the journeymen bar
4 !, least a large majority of them,
VI 10 the proposed Sunday opening.
n, some Of the smaller shops were
y on Sunday, and for this reason
Srbers' union, alta meeting held
I, night, decided kno& to further OPP
'sanday openings until the matter
1m decided by the court of criminal
s,s Following this action of the
! the shops posted notices that they
Be- open for business until noon to-
amber OF the BARRIERS union stated
post reporter Yesterday afternoon
NJ local union viii do all in its power
N decision rendered in the matter
\ court of criminal appeals. and to
ma the assistance of the Galveston
will he asked