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The evening times., 1900-02-28
THE BUBoNIC PLAGUE.
The Marine Hospital Service Disturb
ed by New Cases.


ed by New Cases.
The Marine Hospital Service officials are
much concerned over the report from Hon
olulu that three new cases Of the bu5onic
plague have developed in that city. Sur
geon General Wyman said this morning
that be had received no official confrma-
tion Of the report. but that every precau-
tion possible ss being taken 10 stamp out
the disease and prevent its spread
Without exception the greatest diff
Guilty with which we have TO contend in
our efforts 10 check the plague" said Dr.
Wyman lis the infection Of rats These
little pests are more subject TO plague than
any other animal and once infected
are more dangerous than human plague
patient.
Rats die in large numbers. but the
cause Of their infection is still a subject
Of discussion
At Kahului. on Maui. there have been no
new cases Of plague since the first seven
deaths reported. and in every way the Sit
uatiOn is hopeful there. No recent cases
have developed at Hilo. and Dr. Wyman
saws that the usual precautionary measures
have been taken in burning the infected
districts.
DIR. Wym. n explained that the sugar
which is Skipped from these islands is
carefully guarded. The sugar is carried
direct from the plantations TO the wharves.
aud there is no chance for II to become in
fected.
new quarantine wharf has been erected
near the entrance TO the harbor. and
stevedOres engaged in the work of handling
merchandise are compelled to remain on
the wharf night and day so there can be
10 danger Of infection.
The Administration has authorized that a
coSrt OF claims be called to determine ac-
tions for damages TO property arising from
efforts to stay the plague. The council OF
state has appropriated $3.50 900 for the
completion OF the Honolulu sewer system,
subject to the approval Of President Nc
Kinley and SlO0 .OCO additional for the sup
preston OF The plague.
Surgeon Genera. Wyman could not say
this morning whether that large amount
OF money was necessary TO stamp out the
disease
The evening times., 1900-02-28
AN IMPORTANT RULING.
COMMISSIONS Wilson PASSES Upon
the Taxation Of Transfers.

Commissioner Wilson Passes UpOu
the Taxation Of Transfers.
Commissioner Wilson, Of the Internal
Revenue Bureau has decided an impor-
tant question relative to the taxation OF
transfers OF mortgages. both real estate
and cbattel. The question came up On a
recent decision In a replevin suit brought
by the state Bank Of Orion. H.. through
its Kansas City attorneys. WoIlman. Solo
man & Cooper. in the United States Dis
trict Court az Keokuk
Judge Wo0dson refused 10 allow a mort
gage TO be offered in evidence because il
was not stamped as a transfer. The mort
gage was given 10 secure the payment Of
a note which passed by endorsement
through several hands
The attorneys for the State Bank OF ORR
on, III. received a letter from Commits
sioner Wilson. which reads as follows
Il have TO acknowledge receip, Of your
letter of recent date. in which you discuss
the question Of the taxation Of the trans
fer of mortgages. Where no express trans
Ter or assignment is made, bUt in conse-
queuce Of the note evidencinF the debt be-
ing transferred by endorsement. there ap-
pears 10 De an implied transfer Of the
mortgage IN contemplation Of the Law. IN
reply you are advised that this Office has
ruled that implied transfers OF mortgages
are not taxable. and that the transfer Of
or assignment Of a mort gage in order to be
liable 20 stamp duty. under schedule &.
act Of June i3, 1895 must be made in
writing and signed by the assiguor."
The evening times., 1900-02-28
FLAG FIGHT IN MEXICO.
Three Americans and Five Natives
Killed in an Array.

Three Americans and Five Natives
Killed in an ARRAY.
GUAYMUS, Mexico, Feb. 2S.-News has
reached here TO the effect that on Wash
irgton's Birthday q shooting ARRAY occur
red at Pnares de TERRA, in which three
Americans and five Mexicans were killed.
From all accounts it appears that a very
friendly feeling had existed between the
Americans and Mexicans at Pilares. and in
order to do honor tc the Americans ii was
arranged on February p to raise the flags
of the two Republics together on the flag
staf.
The Mexicans had charge Of the affair.
and raiseJ the American flag above the
Mexican, TO the complete satisfaction of
the Americans but when the latter showed
SO much appreciation Of the act the Mex
leans ,oTnd they had made a mistake and
decided t. lower and rehoist the flags with
the Mexican emblem on top. Then the
Americans objected. declaring such q
transaction would be an insult to the nag
superintendent Danforth told the Mexi-
cans that they would have TO shoot him
before they could haul down the American
flag The MCyiCans were about to moi
Danforth. when Charles Hogsett. who WIS
with III Rough Riders in Cuba. interposed
with a siZ-shoOter in each hand.
Firing from both sides began and Hog
sett was Instantly killed. John Evans and
Dick Rea, two other Americans, were NOR
tally wounded But the Americans held
the hagpole and both flags noated through
the day Five MCXicans were killed. AMI
the dance which was to have taken place
was postponed.
The evening times., 1900-02-28
TIE DISTRICT SCHOOL SYSTEM
The scope Of the Investigation TO BE
Made by Congress.

The scope OF the IHvestiGntfOn TO Be
Made by Congress.
The Congressional investigation Of the
pIblic- school system Of this city viii be
continued in q new direction some time
next week The subcommittee Of the
Senate District Committee, in charge OF
this inyestiga don, has arranged for an
examination Of all the pupils in the first
year OF the various high schools for the
purpose Of ascertaining the degree Of edu-
cation obtained in the first eight grades Of
the public schools.
The questions to be asked are practical
onvs, and are such as 10 test the inteni-
gence Of the pupils, without subjecting
them 10 catch questions.
These examinations viii all be held at
one time. and viii embrace the subjects to
which the greater part OF the time is de-
voted IN the Eighth grade.
IL is the belief Of the committee that in
this way a practical idea may be obtained
Of just what the present educational sys-
TEN has accomplished
In addition 10 the above plan a number
OF the leading educators of the country
are TO be invited 10 visit this city. 10 make
an examination Of the public school sys-
TEN. and 10 report 90 Jhe Subcommittee
their opinions of g.. They VIII also be re-
questej TO suggest any improvements that
may seem to them 10 be desirable.
To is believed that by such methods as
these Congress viii be given an under
standing Of the needs OF the public schools
here and that they viii legislate accord
ingIv.
The evening times., 1900-02-28
THE KENTUCKY MUDpLE.
The Finances Of the state Seriously
Complicated.


LOUISVILLE. KY. Feb 2S--Kenucky
awoke today TO face a situation uuparaIleI-
ed in its history. State. county. and, il
some places. the city treasures are para
lyzed. Owing 10 the dual governments no
salaries can be paid Today was pay day
for every court judge. Commonwealth at
toruey. auditor. agent. every State police
man in lls counties. the members Of the
General Assembly. and the State officials
at Frankfort. Not man was paid, the
banks refusing 10 honor checks drawn by
either state Treasurer.
Then. to cap the climax. the State Elec-
tion Board. in deciding that no election was
held in Louisville. practically decided that
the present city council. school board, and
city recorder OF Louisville were usurpers.
It follows. if this be true. that all ordi-
naGces. passed by the council. and ell sen
tences. imposed by the recorder, are ille-
gal. Five hundred thousand dollars Is due
che various school boards in Kentucky
from the State today. Il was not paid and
there is no chance OF collecting 1t FOR
weeks. This may result in the closing OF
all the public schools in Kentuck-.
All acts of the Legislature are also in
volved and the complications. which are
growing worse each day, threaten tc
plunge the state into a legal chaos that
can only be solved by joint board Of ar
bitratiOn that viii agree to begin over
: again. dating the agreement from Decem-
l Der 10 last. Lawyers say this is the only
way on; OF the difficulty. Every county
Official in Kentucky today refused 10 turn
over State revenues to the State Auditor.
The evening times., 1900-02-28
FAILS TO SEE TIE PRESIDENT.
The Princess SaIm-SaIrn's PIan to
Aid the HOCrN.

Ala Inc HOCrN-
The Princess Salm -Salm called at the
White House this morninr but she Presi-
dent was engaged. She is In the city on
business connected with the latest plan to
assist the Beers, which IS TO raise funds
for the establishment Of the Princess
Salm- -Salm Boer Ambulance.
As she explained IL viii include every
thing that can be of assistance TO the Bo-
ers. such as ambulanccs. horses. mules.
beds. doctors. nurses. medicines. instTU-
ments. bandages. food; in fact every de-
tail OF hospital supply She in,ends 10 go
20 Chicago where mass meeting viii be
called and funds appealed Tor.
A committee Of business men viii bc ap-
pointed in Chicago TO take charge OF the
funds raised there and Mrs. Barber Of
rcr OF funds received here.
IE New York Mrs. Donald Mclean has
promised her assistance and the Princess
expects 10 meet with such success as will
enable her 20 sail for PCtrorIa Via Europe
10y April l.
In South Africa she VIII dfsburse the
funds and distribute supplies in person. In
the event Of the war being ended. the sup
plies and funds are 20 be used for the
benefit Of the widows Of the Beers Killed
in the war. The Princess VIII 90 10 Vine
land. y. J.. where she viii visit her sis
ter. leaving there for Chicago on Saturday.
In the latter ci,y she viii be the guest OF
another sister, Mrs. DIR. Raw.
The evening times., 1900-02-28
AFTER THE TRACTION ROAD.
The Syndicate Makes an Oner for It's
CnnfrnI

Control
1t Is stated on excellent authority that
the Washington Traction and Electric Syn
dicate this morning made an offer for tie
control Of the Capital Traction Company s
roads.
The price offered was 500 share. Tie
Capital Traction people, it is said. held
out for a slightly higher price, bat F Street
fnanciers say that it is quite probable
that an agreement as to price viii be made
and a sale Of the controlling interest in
the Capital Traction Company effected
within a short time.
A year ago when the syndicate was buy
ing the various constituent companies now
owned and controlled by it numerous ru-
mOrs we're heard that il would also secure
the Capital Traction Company.
II is known that an oner was made by
the syndicate and that it was refused By
the people who could have delivered the
controlling interest. The price then offered
is said to have been $50 a share. Since
that time the deal has been in allegiance.
but f Street business men have at all
times considered it likely that the negotia-
tions would be taken up again
The Capital Traction Company is the
only local street railway not ROW owes
BY the Washington Traction and EIe tr.c
Company. It is capitalized at 81. 900 900,
and controlling interest would require
6o,ooO shares, which at par would cost the
syndicate So coo. 600.
Insiders have been buying Capital Trac-
tion stock for some time past. but it has
been supposed that this was on account Of
the Increased dividend which Is 10 be paid
IN April
The evening times., 1900-02-28
WHEN GRONJE SURRENDERED.
A Correspondent Describes the Scene
In the British Camp.

PAARDEBERG. Feb. p. via MOdder Riv-
er. Feb. 27-Delayed by the censor).-
From a correspondent with General Rob-
erts' forces: At o'clock this morning the
white flag was hoisted over the Boer laa-
ger and General Cronje sent a message to
the British headquarters, Offering TO sur
render
Lord Roberts sent General Prettyman to
the Boer lager 20 bring General Cronie
in. He returned shortly with the BOer
commander, and an escort from the
/ Twelfth Lancers. At 7:20 o'clock the Sea-
forth Highlanders. acting as a guard, lined
up around the spot. where General Crouje.
through an Interpreter, rendered his sur
render. ...
. was a bright, sunny morning. Cen
eral Roberts was in khaki and wore his
sword. He seated General Cronie on his
right. Most OF the members Of Lord Rob
erts' stan we're present The interview
was brief, and General Cronle's secretary
acted as interpreter.
General Cronje asked that his wife, who
was at the Boer laager: his grandson. and
his private secretary be allowed 10 accom-
-equosts and shortly afterwari withdrew
General Cronje remained and breakfasted
with the staff.
Aftorward one Of the officers gave him a
cigar. which he smoked in a quiet preoc-
cupied manner. saying very little He wore
a wide. soft gray hat with cord OF orange
leather and a band OF dark green. His
coat was Of duck cloth and he wore black
| trousers and dark brown boots In his
hand he carried thick cane
General Cronje looks like an elderly. sub
staniaI farmer He has broad, round
shoulders, a wide brow. a weather beaten
| oval face. and wears a short grizzly beard
lie is very quiet in his demeanor. About
the only thing he said was that there we're
| 1900 men in his lager.
The surrender came somewhat suddenly
| On Tuesday morning. under General Rob
erts direction. the Canadians were told
\ off to rush the enemy's first line. The
| Gordons and Shrupshires were ordered 10
| support them.
The Canadians reached a point within
one hundred yards Of the Beers rife pits.
NSSfAto a nan VI DuiAtlS, aA-A WI ANA lAAe
demons, fighting and entrenchlng. The
Boer fire was terrific for fifteen minutes
Then the Canadians secured good cover
and replied steadily In the meantime the
British six-inch howitzers greatly in
creased the wreckage in the Boer lager.
while the Vickers and Maxims searched the
river banks until darkness settled down
The night was normally quiet, till a
sharp Mauser FIRE at 2:50 a. m., from the
| north side of the Boer lager. awoke the
| camp The Beers had located the Cana
| dians and Gordons, and there was fighting
| for about half an hour. when the Cana
| dians mastered the Boor defence, and at
daybreak General Cronje surrendered.
The evening times., 1900-02-28
AN OFFICERS SUICIDE.
Second Lieutenant Waugh Kills
Himself i'm the Philippines.

The War Deparp p received a cable
gram from Genera Otis today announcing
the suicide OF another offcer-Second Lieut..
John r Waugh, OF the Thirty ninth Regi-
ment Of Volunteer Infantry. This is the
sixth or seventh officer who has committed
suicide in the Philippines in the last few
months. and is said TO confirm the re-
ports sent out from Manila that the eli
mate Of the islands is driving many of
the soldiers and officers % insanity. The
cable gram from General O,is Is as follows.
Second Lieut.. John r Waugh Thirty
ninth Regiment United States Volunteer
Infantry, shot himself through the heart
while temporarily insane from nervousness
at 9;15 morning February -"
The War Department gives the follow
ing record of the dead officer: John Rich
ard Waugh was born at Crete, Neb.. Janu-
AIRY %. 1876; was a cadet at the United
States Military Academy June l., 1894 20
March l, 1895. private, d. First Artillery
May l., 1887 10 May 9, 1888; corporal sig
nal corps. May Q, 1898. to August % 1893.
second lieutenant Thirty Volunteer
Infantry August t. 1893; served with regi-
ment in Philippines since December -.
1899.
The evening times., 1900-02-28
District Bil:s Approved.

The House District Committee met to-
day and agreed 10 report ravorably On a
bill authorizing the Health Officer OF the
District 10 issue a permit for the removal
OF the remains OF The late Brig Gen. Z. o.
c. Ord from Oak Hill Cemetery to Airing
ton. This bill passed the Senate last Fri
day. The ccr4mittee also authorized a ia
vorable report or the bill Of the District
Commissioners to amend the act providing
for the opening of alleys.
The evening times., 1900-02-28
With BULLER'S COLUMN
Heavy Losses Of Irish Regiments at
pieters Staten.

The British Commander Reports An
other Frontal Atthck-IIis Despatch
COst-Queen Victoria Requests De-
tails aud Cables an Expression of
Her SORROW Mt the Death of So
Many brave SoIdiers-The War Of
tics-LOHdOn Fears That More
laundering Has Been Committed.
The evening times., 1900-02-28
BURIAL OF DEAD SOLDIERS
Ninety-SeNen Bodies to He Inferred
i'm Arlington Cemetery.

The bodies Of Einety-seven So Hers
brought from Cuba to this country on the
transports Sedgwick and Mcpherson VIII
be buried at Arlington Cemetery at Il
O'Clock tomorrow.
The commanding officer CT Fort Nyer
will detail a detachment of troops with
several officers TO conduct the funeral
services The burial services tor the dead
Will be read. and a vOlley VIII be fired
over the graves. The President aud sev-
eral members Of the Cabinet VIII probably
be present at the ceremonies.
The evening times., 1900-02-28
COMMENT IN PARIS.
Newspapers Urge Mediation in the
Doer War.

PARIS. Feb. 2S.-The newspapers here
all comment on the surrender Of General
Cronje and its probable effect They pay
tributes to Cronje for his struggle, but ac-
knowledge the ability Of Roberts and an
ticipate the occupation of Bloemfontein and
the relief Of Ladysmith. But the papers
are unanimous in declaring that the issue
OF the campaign has not been decided.
Some OF the papers think that the pres
ent would be a good time for mediation,
and the "Gaulois" thinks that Emperor
William ought to begin such movement.
The "IntransiGeant' has opened a sub
scription for a sword OF honor to be pre-
sented TO General Cronje.
The evening times., 1900-02-28

it was supposed that nothing vas involved
in it except the benefits that might accrue
TO the people Of Porto Rico from free
trade But il developed In the discussion
Of the bill that much else was involved,
and his attention was frst directed TO the
matter by the suspicious advocacy OF the
original bill by the Democratic party. No
measure in Congress since he had been
here had ever awakened the zeal that
marked their advocacy Of that measure.
Mr.. Grosvenor recited two or three in
stances to show the ignorance in the coun-
try concerning the BILL men Of presum-
able intelligence asserting that Congress
was putting its hands in the pockets Of the
Porto Rican people and taking money from
these helpless beings In closing, he taid
he should always follow the majority Of
mis- party whenever il spoke, but 1 should
regret to be compelled refusing TO tax the
spectators upon the crops already pro-
duced in Porto Rico. to vote to institute a
colonial policy b, taking this money out of
the Treasury"
The Porto Rfcaa Petition.
After Messrs. Otey and Beeder had spo-
ken the substitute for section was adopt
Cd and Mr.. Payne moved to amend sec
tion 4 by changing the word customs to
duties and taxes ms6e necessary by the
new section 3.
Mr.. Richardson presented the petition Of
several delegations from Porto Rico sent 10
the United States asking for the establish
meHt o, free trade to prevent bankruptcy.
endorsed by the Merchants Association OF
New York
The signers to the petition. Nj Payne
said, were men peCuniaTily and personally
Interested In exporting sugar and toblcco
free Of duty from Porto Rico. vLo. not
satisfied with getting $5000O0 more for
their sugar by reduction Of the tcrln by 70
per cent, wanted 100000 additional b.
the total abolition of the duty. cot for
the benefit Of the people Of P0rlo Rico.
but for themselves.
10 was claimed late this afternoon on b.
half Of the Republicans that the bill would
pass with a majority OF FIVE. -Four Demo
CTaIs are counted in its favor. RepTegen-
Jatives Sibley. DE NTies. Darcy. and Meyer
Republicans who are expected 20 vote
against the bill are: Messrs Littledeld.
Mccall. Crumpacker. Lorimer. and Heat
wole. The votes Of Watson and Fletcher
are in doubt but claimed by the Republic
cans. Mr.. Warner Of Illinois is paired
against the bill MessIs Faris OF Indiana
and Lane OF Iowa are absent and impaired.
The evening times., 1900-02-28
THE SUICIDE BURIED.
The Remains of Frederic l.. Lewis
Inferred at GIenvOOd.

The funeral of the late Frederic Porter
Lewis, who committed -aIiciie early yes
:tIday morning az me home Of Mrs.
An,anea V. Exner, AZ o Street northwest.
wSs held from the undertaking establish
mtnt OF Joseph GaN:cr IN Pennsylvania
Avenue northwest, at 2:30 o'clock this
afternoon.
II q iuterment was 1t tilenwC01 Gene
cry. The funeral wa under he direc-
Ion OF Columbia Typographical Union, OF
which the deceased was q member
The evening times., 1900-02-28
A Correspondent Murdered.

LONDON. Feb. 2S.-Mail communica-
tions from Mafeking reveal the fact that
an inquest was held into the death of Mr..
Parsiow. the correspondent OF the "Chroni-
Gle" who, it was supposed here. had been
accidentally shot The inquest. which was
held on November 2, resulted in verdict
of willful murder against Lieutenant
Murchison, Of the artillery. who was com
mitted for trial.
The evening times., 1900-02-28
THE PRESIDENT APPROVES.
Plans of the Centennial Committee
Please Mr. Mckinley.

Fl0ns or the centennial Committee
Please Mr.. Mckinley.
The President this morning received the
members Of the EN ecutiye Committee Of
the Centennial Committee and heard its
report on plans adopted al The meeting on
February p. The report approved Of an
enlarged White House and a bread road
way 10 be known as Centennial Avenue, 20
run fIom the Capitol 10 the Monument
and to the Memorial Bridge
The plans for the enlargement Of the
White House 10 not attempt to change
materially any portion Of the building as
il now stands. but simply provides Cor ad-
ditions.
The plans for the centennial celebration
in this city were fully outlined in the re-
port, and the President heartily approved
Of them.
The features OF improvement 20 the
beauty Of the city were endorsed, and BE
complimented the committee upon the re-
suits OF its labOrs.
The evening times., 1900-02-28
OFFER TO SURRENDER.
Beers at BnrI>Iy En>t Present Terms
of Capitulation.

CAPE TOWN, Feb. 27-(5:lo P NIT
is learned here that the Boes ,ommaado at
Barkly East, Cape Colony. has offered to
surrender * the safety Cf the colonial
Dutch, who have joined the Beers. is as
sured. The British COmmacdcr replied that
he would only accept unconditional sur
render.
The evening times., 1900-02-28
ELECTION IN SOUTH MAYO.
An Irish Boer Soldier Defeated by
Heavy Majority.

LONDON. Feb. cS.-The election for "a
successor in Parliament TO Mr. Michael
Davitt, who resigned some time ago. WAS
held in South Mayo. ireland, on Monday.
At the last election NJ. DaviJt was re-
turned unopposed. There were two Ma
tionalist candidates at this election-Mr
John O'Donnell and Major John Mcbride.
The latter is serving with the Irish brig
ade in the BOer army. MIR. Oponncll was
elected. receiving 2. 401 votes 10 Major Mo
Brides 327.
The evening times., 1900-02-28
Pleased with Consul HAY.

LONDON, Feb. 2s.-A despatch 10 the
Times from LourencO Marques. dated
February q, says that Mr.. A. 5. Hay. the
new American Consul at Pretoria. is earn
ing the respect of the Uitlanders and
Boers, and is proving himself tactful AMI
assiduous in his attention TO his duties.
The evening times., 1900-02-28
Dropped Dead During n Fire

CLARION, Pa. Feb. 2S.-Fne destroyed
the business part Of Clarion yesterday
morning, and resulted in the de3:h Of T.
mer Judge W W. Barr, who expired fem
eXcit ement. Fourteen business houses
were destroyed. The 'o-s viii anO NJ 70
S150 O00.
The evening times., 1900-02-28
Taken 20 an Insane Asylum.

SING SING. n Y, Feb. 2s.-KidnapeF
Barrow. who was convicted for stealing
Baby CLARK. was taken to the Insane Asy-
lum at Mat evan today. The papers ia
which a mistake occurred have been cam
celled.
The evening times., 1900-02-28

As shown D.; customs statistics ihe Imports in
1879 Of C.. H. Nurim's Extra Dry reached tbe
enormous figure Of l0o,3 ,3t3 cases. being =. .495
eases more than oi any other brand u record
unprecedented in the history o. champagne. lts
ls95 vintage now imported Las 10 equal
The evening times., 1900-02-28

PAARDEBERG. Feb. 26.-In the pursuit
Of General Cronje to this place. some of
the British regiments marched twenty-sev-
en- miles in twenty-four hours. They got
ahead Of the transport and the men lived
on quarter rations.