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Evening star., 1899-02-09
THE ALASKAN BOUNDARY.
1t Will Occupy the Joint Commits ion
for Some Time.

The Canadian joint high commission con-
fined Itself to committee work today. dis
cussing the Alaskan boundary matter
which will still occupy them for some time
to come. There win be two more subcom-
mittee meetings this afternoon, and joint
session of the full commission tomorrow.
The work of the commission is nearing a
close, although various circumstances have
tended to prolong ii beyond the three-week
session generally looked for after its holi-
day recess. The sickness of Gen. Foster
and the death of Mr.. Dingley We're both
severe setbacks to the consummation of
the work, and necessitated reopening and
going over matters that had been at least
pr ovlsionally settled. 1t is now thought,
however, that the work will be completed
by the last week in this month, and this
is borne out by the fact that Lord Herschel
is anxious to sail for England the I'D
inst.
1t is generally regretted by the commits
sion that the treaty, always supposing that
the commissions labors ultimately result
in a treaty of some sort, will remain with
out action for several months ar least, as It
is felt that the discussion which will result
will tend to prejudice its final chances of
ratification
Evening star., 1899-02-09
HOUSE OF REpREsENT.rIyEs

At the opening of the session of the House
today bill to amend the war revenue act
was passed providing that when a bond or
note was secured by a mortgage but one
stamp should be affixed of the higher rate
due on either instrument
Mr.. Hopkins Qll) on behalf of the wavs
and means committee, explained that the
bill was TO prevent double taxation
Mr.. McRae (Ark) called attention to the
fact that in the case of leases there was a
double burden. which should be corrected
Now that the war is over and the peace
treaty has been ratified" asked Mr.. Sulzer
IN. " of Mr.. Hopkins, how long are the
people to be burdened with these war
taxes?"
THAT question is not pertinent to this is
sue replied Mr.. Hopkins.
Answer ME, please" insisted Mr. SulZer
II am not on the witness stand" respond
ed Mr.. Hopkins, waving Mr.. Sulzer aside
Bills were passed to grant to the Fort
Smith and Western Railroad Company a
right of way through the Choctaw and
Cherokee Indian reservations; to grant a
right of way through the Nez Perces reser-
walton in the state of Idaho; to permit
homesteaderS In Florida driven from their
homes by the storm of September, 1896. to
return within one year and perfect title to
their homesteads; to construct q bridge
across the Monongahela river at Morgan
town, w. Va.
land on the mounts for park site; to re-
move the existing disability of ex-confe,i-
crates which prevent them from sitting on
federal petit and grand juries (his was
the last of the political disa bilities of ex-
confederates to be removed): to reimburse
George w. McKensie. postmaster at Ko-
komo. Ind. for money expended by him; to
abolish the fre limits for the public build
Evening star., 1899-02-09
NUMBERING SQUARES.
Proposed Legislation to Facilitate
Assessment and Taxation.


The Commissioners of the District today
transmitted TO the chairmen of the two
District committees in Congress draft OF
bill ITO distinctively designate parcels OF
and in the District of Columbia for the
purpose Of assessment and taxation and
recommended that it receive the early and
favorable action of Congress. The bill was
repaired by a commission appointed by the
commissioners. and in examining the
.ecor6s of the assessment and collection
Il pa rrmeuts- OF the District it was found
hat there are many cases where two or
more lots in the same square have the
~ame number. and many more where the
descriptions OF lots are alike or are so in
Iefiuite as to fnvaidate sales for arrears
f taxes made according to them
The bill provides that each square, parcel
md block in the city of Washington shall
bear number or other designation that
viii distinguish 1t from every other similar
piece Of ground. 1t requires:
As nearly as practicable in the Judgment
Z the Commissioners the numbers in each
f the aforesaid squares, blocks or parcels
f land recurring to be numbered shall be
n a regularly increasing numerical Sc
iuence and order, beginning with the low
st number practicable; and, in case of the
OTIS shall commence at the same relative
ocatfon in each of the squares, blocks or
parcels of land. and be continued in the
-arne relative order"
The bill appropriateS 5000 for carrying
Jut the purpose Of its provisions.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
SMALLPOX EPIDEMIC.
Another BAD Case Discovered at
Alexandria Today =
Evening Star Bureau.
No. 727 King Street

Bel IeleinOhe no. lub.
ALEXANDRIA. Va, February 8. 1879.
A stir was created this morning by the
discovery that a colored man, broken out
with smallpox, had come over from Wash
ington on the ferry boat Columbia and
was at large. The police were notified and
officers knight and Roberts located the
man in a barber shop at the corner of CAM
eron and Fairfax streets He was exam
ined by physicians and the case pronounced
genuine smallpox The patient was con-
veyed to the smallpox hospital He gave
his name as Sipple Stanley.
Ha said he had been staying on AZ street
in Washington
He also stated that ne had acted az fire.
man on the Southern road for Engineer
Curtin, who was recently discovered with
smallpox in Washington
Several inmates of the barber shop were
thoroughly fumigated and the premises
quarantned.
Mayor Simpson and Health Officer Mil
Ter held a conference at noon today in re-
gard 10 vaccinating the poor. DR.. Miller
favored the appointment of four physi-
cans, holding that the health officials
lacked time to attend to the matter prop
erly. The mayor thought the amount of
work to be done did not justify this and
1t was decided that Drs. Smith and Cor
man should assist the regular physicians.
Evening star., 1899-02-09

criticism of the beef by Gen. Miles, num-
5ering between sixty and seventy. in which
-ase a good deal of expense will be incurred
and still more time consumed. Still 1t is
bought necessary. according to the admin
str8tior's view, that these charges against
he character OF the rIeat supply shall be
thoroughly sifted. and if wrong has been
lone that it shall be corrected
No Reflection on War Commission.
Il is not regarded as any reflection upon
The commission to investigate the conduct
f the War Department that another tri-
aunal Is now to undertake the Investigation
If "a subject that was inquired into by that
commission The fact is that the commits
ion has no legal power in its proceedings
md its findings have no legal weight.
II was intended to satisfy the President
.ira=alf and the American public concern
ng the conduct Of the war. and the quality
+ the food supply was only an Incidental
branch Of the investigation. On the other
hand. the court of inquiry has as much
,avrr legally to get at the exact truth as
an be conferred by the executive, and can
initiate proceedings which will lead to the
inevitable punishment of many persons
--uilty OF wrongdoing in connection with
he subject W1lch IL Is SpecldI4S SHal sSu "
investigate. A. nothing is said in the order
IS to the nature of the allegations made by
Cen Miles. it may be recalled briefly that
hey are that some of the fresh or refrig-
.rated meat furnished the army was chem
calIy treated and that the canned meat
rppearcd to be packed from refuse.
With the single exception of Gen. Davis
III the officers Of the new court Of inquiry
we're members or officers Of the Eagan
.ourt-martial Gen. Wade and Col. Gill
esp!e were members and Col. Davis was
ht. Judge advocate of that court.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
INCREASING ITS STOCK.
Anacostia and Potomac River IL. u.
COmpany's Certificate Filled.

A certificate OF increase of stock Of the
Anacostia and Potomac River Railroad
Company has been filed In the Office OF the
recorder of deeds. II is set forth that,
pursuant to a resolution Of the board OF
directors. adopted February 4. and unani-
mously ratified at meeting OF the stock
holders the same day. the capital stock OF
the Anacostia and Potomac River Railroad
Company was increased. for the purpose
Of purchasing the property and franchises
OF the Belt railway, and Of reconstructins
and re-equipping its lines. including those
so TO be purchased, from 2,0p shares OF the
par value Of $50. aggregating 100000 the
same being the total number Of shares
heretofore issued, to 20 o00 shares, each of
the par value OF $50, aggregatlng $20o0,0O0.
The certificate is signed by Henry ID.
Mir-ick, president: V. B. Deyber. secretary
and James B. Lackey, W. 5. Terry and Ii.
A. Griswold directors
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Cannot Comply.

The District Commissioners, replying to
request made by the Northeast Washing
ton Citizens Association that Policeman
Thomas hardwood be detailed for duty at
Langdon, Winthrop Heights and adjacent
suburban sections, for the particular pur-
pose Of guarding pedestrians against rail-
road accidents, state that, in view of the
limited size OF the police force, IL is i'm
possible to comply with the request The
association is requested to state in what
respect If any, the policeman now detailed
at Langdon is unsatisfactory
Evening star., 1899-02-09
NEW MEXICAN AMBASSADOR.
Appointment of Senior AzpirOx Con.
frmed by the Senate.

CITY OF MEXICO, February 9.-The
Mexican senate has confirmed the appoint
ment of Manuel Azpiroz as ambassador to
the United States. Mr.. Azpiroz will leave
for Washington at the end of February.
He will be accompanied by his wife, Nine.
Helen Garcia de Azpiroz, and their daugh-
ters, Mrs. Luz Rivera and Miss Helen Az
piroz. Mrs Rivera is g. widow.
Rodrigo Azpiroz, the ambassadors son,
who is now third secretary to the Mexican
legation at Toxic, is now on his way to
Washington. He will have the same post
in his fathers embassy as in the Toxic le-
CATION. Jose F. Godoy and Mr.. Santibanez
will continue as first and second secretaries,
respectively, at Washington.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Glee Club Returned.

The Georgetown University Glee Banto
and Mandolin Clubs, who went to New York
Tuesday morning and gave q concert that
night at the Waldorf-Astoria. returned to-
day. The members were highly eratified
with their reception in New York, for not
withstanding a binding snow storm there
was a large attendance, the boxes being
filled with the best people OF the city, and
the applause being most generous. Last
night the clubs were in Horticultural Hail
and gave a very successful concert After
" ard they were handsomely entertained at
the Stenham Hotel by the Philadelphia
alumni of Georgetown University.
Evening star., 1899-02-09

clause. Such an arrangement would require
the approval of the President
General Eagsn's retirement would leave
a vacancy in the office of the commissary
general, which has already been filled by
the military gossips by tho selection OF
Col. John f. Weston. the senior officer of
the corps. who was recently designated to
act as commissary general during the sus-
pension Of Genral Eagan.
Gen. Eagan has practically decided to go
to Hawaii, where he recently purchased a
coffee plantation for his son, and assist in
its management. The fact that he is under
suspension would not interfere with such
an arra ngement.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
PLANS APPROVED.
First section of Highway Extension
Amended and Indorsed.

Secretary Alger, as president Of the high
way commission. sent letter TO the DIS
crict Commissioners today notifying them
hat the highway commission has finally
pproyed their plan-Ot street extension for
ne first section embracing the Bright
yood district. with the exceptions that the
>TnaN street east Of Brightwood. near the
District line. and small circular street in
he Biagden subdivision are obliterated
rom the map as approved.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
senator Vests Health.

Senator Vest was at the Senate today
and has been in attendance during the
week The senator Is greatly annoyed by
he reports that have been put in circuia-
ion as to the precarious condition of his
health. He remained at home a few days
asst week owing to 9 slight cold and bad
weather. and upon this the reports Of his
serious Illness were based
Evening star., 1899-02-09
CHURCH BURNED
Gay Street Baptist Church Practically 9
Ruin.
The Interior Completely Gutted--'Fht
Loss but Partially Covered
by Insurance.

An alarm was turned in at I 10 o'clock
this afternoon from box ia for a fire in
the Gay Street Baptist Church. located at
the corner of S1st and streets. The
alarm was given by policeman, Henry
Stenbraker, who was attracted by dense
volume of smoke issuing from the building.
The fire had gained some little headway
when discovered. and by the time the en-
gines reached the scene the entire north
east corner of the building was ablaze.
Very little was saved from the building.
Mr.. Ed Acher managed to secure the silver
communion service, while some other per-
son saved the Bible and its stand. Very
little other material was taken out-a few
chairs and some cushions only being saved.
The entire interior of the building was
gutted.
A series of revival meetings had been in
progress in the church for some days past,
being conducted by Evangelist NJ. V. Bronx
of New York. For these services a new
Estey organ had been loaned the church by
Sanders & Stayman. This organ and the
organ that belonged to the church were de-
stroyed by the fire.
Origin of the Fire.
AS near as can be learned the fire origi-
mated in the northeast corner of the
church. in the place where the Sunday
school library is located. The exact cause
is not known. The church was heated by
three stoves, one Of which was located in
the library rooms. At 10 O'Clock this
morning the pastor of the church, Rev
W. S. Q. Thomas, visited the edilice and
found every Thing all right. 1t is supposed
that the stove in the library became over
heated and set fire to the surrounding
woodwork. The flames had evidently been
under way some time before being discov
cred.
Practically Rujp.
The exterior of the building was so badly
damaged that it is practically destroyed.
The loss will probably amount to $1,000 or
5000. The library, containing between 800
and 400 volumes, valued at $780, was en-
ureiy consumed. The two organs which
were burned up were valued at $400, while
the damage to the pews and other interior
furniture will amount to between $500 and
81 900 An insurance of $1,000 was carried
On the church and furniture and fixtures.
The Sunday school building, which is sep
arated from the church proper, was not
damaged
The church was a frame structure and
was dedicated October IL. 1868 through the
EberaHty of James S. Wech. and a legacy
of 5000 left by John McCutchen. During
the hurricane of several years ago the
church was badly dsmaged and sfterward
was improved. For some time past the
members of the congregation have been
making arrangements for thu erection of
a new church, and the destruction of the
present edifce may hasten the movement.
Rev. Mr.. Thomas informed a Star re-
porter that the destruction of the build
ing would not prevent the holding Of the
revival services by Evangelist Bronx.
Arrangements were Immediately made to
secure a hall in which to hold services to-
night and to continue until the church is
repaired Or a new one erected. p
Evening star., 1899-02-09
No Additional Cases

No additional cases of smallpox were re-
ported to the health officer up to a late
hour this afternoon, nor were any suspio-
ious cases brought to his attention. Tho
eight patients at the hospital are reported
to be doing well, and they represent the
total of known cases in the District. =
Evening star., 1899-02-09
ANOTHER RICH GOLD STRIKE.
Valuable Deposit Found on Mcdonald
Creek, Northwest Territory.

SKAGWAY, February 4. via Victoria.
B. c., February 9.-The richest gold strike
made for months is reported from McDon-
aid creek, Northwest territory The strike
is close to the boundary line of British CO.
lumbia and the Northwest territory The
creek drains a natural basin that slopes
down toward Lake Marsh and the upper
Yukon. The creek is five miles long.
Surface gravel gave from 81 to 81 a PAN
In the country adjacent to Mcdonald creek
there are innumerable creeks not yet pros
pected. The gold is coarse and assays high
Evening star., 1899-02-09
The Proposed Toledo Exnositiou

The ways and means committee today
gave a hearing to the Ohio delegation in
Congress on the plan for government par
ticipation in the Ohio centennial and north
vest territory exposition at Toledo in
1879 Representatives SOutlard and Lentz
were heard The committee deferred az
ion until Saturday.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Local Pensions,

Pensions were granted today to the fol-
lowing residents of the District Of Colum-
bia: Milan c. Edison, SC; John Ellison. $36;
Edward McLafiin, IS; Robert L. Thomas
s17; Julia S. Gilliss. $50; Helen d. Payne, S.
Adam Curtis increase, s. to Sl2: William
Brown, increase, IS to $40: James Gala
CHER, increase, $40 10 S1T; James McC Rut-
ledge, increase, SO to $12; Amanda Curtis S.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Released From Custody,

The police authorities have become con-
vinced that George Ferdinand and Lewis
koll, who were arrested night before last
on suspicion that they We're concerned
in murder IN Philadelphia, had no con-
rection with the crime, and have released
them from custody. James Ward who
was found in company with the others
named and was also placed under arrest,
is wanted in Philadelphia for an alleged
violation Of the election laws, and will, it
Is understood, be taken there for trial
Evening star., 1899-02-09
CONTRACT AWARDED.
4 Chicago Firm to Construct Hearst
school Building.

The building committee of the Protestant
Episcopal Cathedral Foundation, of which
Colonel A. T. Britton is chairman, has
awarded the contract for the erection of the
building of the Hearst School for Girls on
the grounds owned by the cathedral founda-
ton the Tenleytown road to the lowest
bidder. namely, the Moulton, Starrett Co. of
Chicago, whose bid was $16J,5l6 1t is ex-
pected that the work of building will be
begun soon possible, the structure
IS to be completed before June 30, 1900.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Agreement with okIahoma Tribes.

The Senate committee on Indian affairs
.cday agreed to report the bin ratifying the
agreement between the government and the
<io'ia, Comanche and Apache Indian tribes
n OAlahonla Ihe agreement provides for
he allotment OF land n seVera.fy 10 me
Indians and the cession OF the remainder of
their reservation for consideration of SO =
10000. The reservation includes about
100000 acres of land on Red river
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Naval Officers Discharged

The following named officers of the vol
unteer navy have been honorably dis
,harged: Ensign W. W. Barrett. Assistant
Engineers -. NJ Lepps. N X. Davis. ]. V.
Rockwell. Lieutenant S. E. Woodwork
Ensign c. A Thompson, Passed Assistant
Engineer c. A MacAllister, Mate NJ Jen-
Iins. Second Lieutenant w. II. ParAer and
Assistant Paymasters r. r. Hall, W. A
Collier. w B. Rogers. ]. w. Tierney and
R Coffin
Evening star., 1899-02-09

steamer is being built at Coal Landing
on Aqua creek, in Stafford county, Va,
for Mrs. Fannie E. Fiatford 1t is ex-
pected that it viii be launched in about ten
days, and will then be sent to Alexandra,
where the machinery will be put in place,
The steamer. when completed will ply on
the Potomac river between Coal Landing
and Washington. The total cost of this
boat will be about $1,000
Evening star., 1899-02-09

ing at Bridgeport Conn; 20 pay William
A. Cowles 81 900 for services performed in
1878 in connection with the geographical
survey.
For the relief of certain tobacconsts of
Lynchburg. Va. and for the relief of heirs
general to Egypt
Public Building at Altoona.
At . o'clock the regular order was de-
manded, the pending question coming over
from yesterday was on the passage of the
bill appropriating SIPS 600 for public
building at Altoona. Pa. The bill was
passed.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Military Park at Vicksburg.

Senator Pettus, from the committee on
military affairs today. favoraby reported
the bill, which already passed the
House, for the creation of q military mark
to commemorate the siege of Vicksburs,
Miss, In the civil war.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
FILIPINOS MUST LEAVE.

Evacuation by Nine O'Clock TOmor-
row Morning to Be Demanded.
General Otis has notified the War Depart
ment that he has instructed General Mil
Ter to demand the evacuation of IloiIo by
tomorrow morning at 0 o'clock.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Earthquake shocl. at Maysville. Ky.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, February "A
Maysville, KY, special to the Times-Star
says there was an earthquake with pro-
nounced vibrations there this morning.
BELEN, N. NJ, February 9.-Inhabitants
OF this vicinity are much alarmed on ac-
count of series of earthquake shocks that
have occurred here recently. Many have
betaken themselves to prayers and fasting.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
GEN. EAGAN's CASE.
Suggested That He BE Relieved From
Suspension and Retired

1t is currently reported at the War De-
partment that an arrangement is contem-
plated whereby Commissary General Ea-
gan may be relieved from suspension and
placed on the retired list on his own appli-
cation under the thirty years service
Evening star., 1899-02-09
A Tribute From schIey-s Friends

A small bust of Admiral SchIey was on
he desk Of Representative Berry Of Ken
ucky In the House Of Representatives to-
lay. 1t was sent by friends Of the admiral
recognition Of Mr.. Berrys resolution ex-
pressing the thanks Of Congress to Schley
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Passengers on the mississippi.

NEW YORK, February 0.-Among the
passengers who arrived today on the United
States transport Mississippi from San Juan,
Ponce and Santiago are Captains Piper
and Brady and Lieutenants Fealey, Hughes
and Tebault of the United States army and
five army nurses.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Princeton's Foot bali Finances

PRINCETON, j., February 9-W H.
Andrus, university athletic treasurer. gave
out the annual statement of the finances of
the foot ball association today. 1t shows
a balance on hand of $1,T27
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Leave for GEN. Bacon.

Cen John VI. Bacon. U. s. v. who has
Just been relieved from command of ths
Department Of Dakota. has been granted
cave Of absence for four months
Evening star., 1899-02-09

77ssSaI0t May, IINa77l steamer No. 2 red r2Ka
els; stock, 500 i%S bushels salc., 6OO0 bushels;
sceshsFh wheat ey sample 5onIe; do. on grade, I2s
Ms'ch, as9sa3p9s; steamer Mixed 37E ans, receipts
Hs5ot 5 bushels exports o. 81 bushels; stock p.
White White and ysi'w corn, s7a391 Oats quiet; No. 2
~ o. fhSn, 40; miSed aSaSSI receipts. ln'-
sso bushels kys hrmer; Nc. nearby, 6oaG1 No.
western. dS: receipts, ~, Ar bushels, exports,
l02s hushels stock 104 ssl5 bushels Hay quiet
No, No l timothy. siiesll 80. Grain freiEhtsr not
nnch change. sugar strong, unchanged. Rutt,r
steady. unchanged. Eggs firH, unchanged Cheese
steady unchanged. Lettuce unchanged. Whisky
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Report Adversely.

Adverse action has been recommended by
the District Commissioners on House bill
ISL, for the relief of Kate Winter
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Government Bonds.
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE February 9.-Flour dull. unchanged
receipts. 1851 barrels: exports, IA, 202 barrels.
Wheat frmer; spot and month, 75asaE5.5i March.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Grain. rro,t.ion. nnd cot,on Mnrlct,.

Furnished by w, B. Hibbs d Co. bankers
and brokers. 1419 r St, members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. La
donburg, Thslmann & Co. New York.
CHICAGO February Admin
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Cant. LoefneT Again on Dntx

Capt Charlie Loefner. who has been
the trusted messenger at the entrance to
the Presidents room through many admin
istrations, was again on duty today after
an absence for some time on account of ill.,
ness. He received a warm greeting from
every public man who called.