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The evening times., 1900-03-02
GAMBLING IN RUSSIA.
Army OGcers FIeeced by bankrupt
ArfStOcrRts.

ST PETERSBURG, March Russian
society has been greatly scsndalized by re-
cent gambling revelations among the high
est aristocratic circles, scandals which
have come to the ears Of the Car and
czarina, and which have caused the young
ruler to take energetic steps TO abolish
them.
For some time past gambling for
heavy stakes has been largely on the in
crease in st. Petersburg and not only the
men, but the women, Of society AVE been
giving away to this practice. Years ago
IL used to be the case that high play was
confined to some half a dozen Wsll-knOWn
cliquos who met at private houses on stat
ed evenings, but the evil has gradually
so taken hold Of the upper ten THOUSAND in
the Russian capital that the keeping Of a
recognized private hell has become pro-
fession among certain classes Of the brok-
en-down aristocTacy.
One most fragrant case occurred short
time ago in which it came TO light that
well-known retired officer OF the army,
connected with the highest family in the
land was in the habit Of inducing all the
young men Of his acquaintance with means
to coD,e TO his house to engage in play
with professional gamesters. Here tkey
also met ladies selected for their social
charm and beauty. whose business il was
TO make the evening pass as agreeably as
possible.
Large sums were lost at these gatherings
and incredible orgies usually ended them.
Officers Of one Of the ST. Petersburg crack
Cossack regiments were in the habit Of
meeting az this house and so great we're
their losses that they had recourse TO the
regimental funds TO meet them.
All went well for some time. but al last
IL transpired that the regimentai bank was
being drained and the affair coming to the
ears Of General Kuropatkine, the Minister
Of War. an enquiry was instituted with the
result that one general, one colonel, and
several subordinate officers were transport
ed TO Siberia for various terms. The mat
ter came 10 the knowledge OF the Gar. who
has now given orders to the prefect OF the
city 10 keep a careful watch on all suspect
ed houses and TO report personally TO him
The Gar and Czarina have expressed thei"
dispieasure in a variety Of ways. Several
young officers Of the household known as
heavy players have been dismissed the
court and cards have been abolished from
the small private gatherings Of the impe-
rial pair.
By these and other energetic measures
the Car has done much TO put a stop TO
open gambling on a large scale among mil
itgry men but the evil still exists among
civilians TO an alarming degree. and here
the Car. with all his might is compare
lively powerless
The evening times., 1900-03-02

WHEELING. W. Va. March 2.-"What
l am about to tell you will be denied, ridi-
culed and laughed at. but it viii be borne
out by the consummation OF the plans
This was said yesterday by a man who
helped 10 organize the Tin and National
steel trusts and who is one Of the chief
parties to the new Sheet Steel Trust now
forming. His story is 10 the effect that
there is now maturing a gigantic combina-
tion or iron and steel industries. and that
all the steel and iron plants of the coun-
try. including the raw materials and
sources Of supply. will be controlled by
three concerns.
This trust viii include the National Steel
Company. the American Tin Plate COM
pany. American Hoop and Wire Company.
the National Sheet Steel Company and
one more combination already in exist
ence and as large as any named. but which
for personal reasons, he said, he was not
yet ready TO divulge.
This combination will be capitalized at
81. coo 600 600. When the deal is complet-
ed the entire iron and steel industry viii
be then divided into three parts and held
by three interests. These three are the
new trust referred to- the Carnegie inter-
ests. and the Standard Oil interests.
There will then be nothing independent
| Of sufficient size to affect the market and
the understanding among the three inter
| ests will regulate all points that may need
| looking after.
AS an evidence that the deal is on, the
/ National Sheet Steel Company will elect
( only temporary officers at the meeting soon
I to be held. John A. Topping. OF this city,
| will be temporary president OF the Sheet
| Trust He was formerly secretary Of the
| Aetna STANDARD and was with " T Gra-
ham. the original protector 0f the Tin
! Plate Trust and the National Steel Com
pany.
This trust OF trusts is not an new idea,
but was a part Of the original project Of
| the promoters. Their plan since carried
/ out was 20 segregate the various branches
/ OF the business into separate trusts, acd
/ then 70 combine them all.
The American Tin Plate Company was
the first in the list. followed by the others
| IN regular succession, and an controlled
/ in a measure by the same men and inter-
/ ests-
Fear that such a large financial scheme
/ u attempted at one move would fail. caused
/ the slower process Of forming separate
I trusts. Now. with the Individual trusts
I capitalized. IL is not believed that trouble
will be experienced In obtaining any addi-
/ tional capital that may be needed.
PITTSRURG, March Further details
/ in the organization Of tie saeet steel COM
bination have been completed. A report
on the work accomplished was made 20 a
d meeting OF manufacturers last night by
the organization committee. Representa-
tives we're present for the $50 000 0Oo which
will be included In the com biuatiOu.
The new concern will be known as the
h nerican Sheet Steel Company. The capi-
tai stock will be So. 900 900, divided equal
" into common and preferred stock. A
charter Will shortly be applied for ia
New Jersey. Since the meeting IN this
city a couple OF weeks ago, when the con
solidation was practically affected. prices
on steel sheets have advanced about 81
! a ton.
The evening times., 1900-03-02
SALE OF A TRANSPORT LINE.
\ RumorCd Change i'm n baltimore
steamship Company

q
steamship Company.
BALTIMORE. March 2.-Mr. Waldo
Newcomer, Secretary Of the Atlantic
Transport Company. refused either to af-
firm or deny the rumor that his company
has passed into the hands Of the LeyIand
Line, controlled by Frederick Leyland &
Co, OF Liverpool England
i am not in a position 70 speak author
itatively upon the subject" Mr. Newcomer
said, and for definite information you will
have TO see the President. Mr. Bernard
Baker"
Mr.. Baker is now on his way to this
country from England, and is expected in
this city early next week. According to
report negotiations have been pending for
the sale Of the Atlantic Transport Line
since the Leylands decided to extend their
marine operations. The representatives
Of the Liverpool company In this country
have opened Offices in New York, and Cen
eral Manager Bray has established an Of
fee in that city.
The ships OF the Atlantic Transport Com
pany. which are said 10 have been bought
by the Leyland Line are the Mariton
Menominee. Marquette. Mesaba Mont
Calm, Michigan. European, and New Min
neapOlis II is further stated that in addi-
tiUn to the good will Of the old line. the
Leylands have purchased the absolute con-
troll OF the National Line interests. which
have been held by the Atlantic Transport
Company for ten years. 1t is expected that
President Baker viii make an official
statement Of the sale on his return.
The evening times., 1900-03-02
FOurth-CInss Postmasters.

The following named fourth b-class post
masters were appointed yesterday; John
\. Howell Export. Ala; Florence c.
Payne. Rosalie. Cal; p ". Brewster.
Crescent. Ga, Lewis Wiesjohn. Bruce
Lake, Ind; G. w. Bacon, Gaylor. Ind. /;
Joel A. Frey. Noble Iowa; Wilbur c.
Downs. Wagstaff Kan; Clara NJ. Lyon.
White Rock Kan; John Y. Mosby. Mosby.
Ky; Mamie F. Simpson Hickory Flat.
Miss; William L. Mattingly. Miliwood
Mo-; John II. Anderson, Topy. Mo. J. A.
Guy, Holmdel. y. j.. John Burke. West
Collingswood y. j.; Richard s Scott.
Scott. Ohio; Joseph Dunson. Heeeta. Ore. +:
Joseph c. FTeel. Duffryn Manor. Pa: J.
Frank Campbell, Helvetia. Pa. A. P. Ray.
Await Tenn. J. II. Ellis. Media. Tenn. !:
Benjamin Fl. Shanks. Shanks, Tex; James
A. Caraway. Stony. Tex: W. A. Wren.
Trent. Tex; Francis f. Murray. Niagara.
Wis; 7. F. Durham. Mahrud. Miss
The evening times., 1900-03-02
FOR MU..ICLtAL OWNERSHIP.
Baltimore May Build Its own EIec-
tric Lighting Plant.

baltimore May Build Its own Eiec-
tric Lighting Plant.
ANNAPOLIS. Md. March - bill was
introduced in the Senate yesterday by
Senator Moses TO allow the city to build its
own electrical plant. The bill empowers
the people OF Baltimore city to vote 20 is
sue stock 10 the amount Of S1.35O.O0O for
the purpose of constructing its own cleo
trio plant whenever the Mayor and City
Council shall deem il advisable 10 lay he
matter before the people
Senator Moses says that the necessity OF
this bill has arisen from the fact that an
the electric light companies in the c.ty are
now under the control OF the United Rail-
ways and Electric Company, with abso-
lutely no competition. II this company
sees fit il may az the expiration Of the
city's contract impose whatever rate il
chooses. and furthermore compel the city
10 sign a fve-year contract which il has
already forced several large business
houses to do.
With this law in their possession, the
city. Senator Moses thinks. will be much
more likely TO dictate terms to the Elec-
trio Company than will the Electric Com
pany TO them The bill will be pushed 10
a speedy passage by the Baltimore city
man in the House and Senate
The evening times., 1900-03-02
WOMEN NOT ADMITTED.
4 Female Delegate Excluded From
"a Church Conference

Church Conference.
WILLIAMSPoRT Pa. March The
opening session Of the Central Pcnnsyl-
yania Conference Of the United Evangeli-
cal Church was held at the First Church
yesterday.
Bishop Dubs OF Chicago. presided. assist
ed by Bishop Stanford. OF Harrisburg. The
attendance OF ministers and lay delegates
was large. In calling the roll of the con-
ference 1t was discovered that the Albur-
ton, Nd, charge had sent a woman in the
person OF Miss Mary Mundis to represent
it.
Bishop Dubs arose Immediately and an
nOunCed that he would refuse to recognize
any lady as a delegate to any conference
over which he was called upon TO preside.
There was no law in the church governing
the admission Of woman. and. as il had
never been done, he would not admit one
until the General Conference had taken
action upon the question and had said Il
must be done. II the General Conference
determined that women should be admit
ted he would bow 10 its action and would
admit them. He had presided over two
conferences. he said. to which worr en- had
been sent and had taken the same action
in them.
Presiding Elder Swengel took the posi-
tion that the bishop was the servant Of
the conference and not its master. He
moved that the question be referred 20
a committee OF ten. The bishop refused to
entertain the motion and also refused to
entertain an appeal. Finally the motion
was put and lost. Rev. J. G. Reeser was
elected secretary. He named as his as
sistants NJ. 1. JamisOn. j. W. Messenger
and NJ. A. Kennedy.
The evening times., 1900-03-02

Surgeon General Sternberg has received
the following letter from Major Blair Tay-
Tor, the Army surgeon stationed al Homo
lulu. concerning the plague at that place:
Since my last report there have been
five suspect plague cases in Honolulu, with
no deaths.
The disease has reached the Island OF
Maui, the second island southeast and
about one hundred miles distant. Seven
deaths have occurred there. Diagnosis
confirmed by bacteriologist Of the Board OF
Health. The disease is supposed 10 have
been imported in merchandise from Homo
lulu. 4 ease Of plague tfataD has &c
CURED at Hilo. Island Of Hawaii. about
two hundred miles from here. The Pcesi-
dent OF the Board Of Health and the Ma
rine Hospital Surgeon have gone 10 in
vestigate the origin Of the plague in Hilo-
The Board of Health has al last i'm
posed a fine Of 800 on any person collect
ing garbage or material from the burned
and infected districts. A crusade against
rats has begun, which will doubtless prove
a valuable means Of ridding the city Of
infection. The outlook for this town is
now bright.as the main centres Of infec-
ton have been destroyed. although iso-
lated cases will undoubtedly crop out here
and there for some time TO come.
The only permanent safety for Homo
lulu, however. consists in a complete and
perfect sewerage and drainage system,
sanitary buildings and sites. and abolish
ing all cesspools. filling in the lowgrounds
with clean earth. not garbage. as most
OF il contains now. and the forbidding Of
cultivation within the city limits OF such
crops as toro and rice, which require the
ground TO be constantly flooded with
water.
My ISOLATION and detention hospital is
in thorough working order. and am able
to look after fifteen or twenty patients
should the necessity arise The health Of
the command is good 80
The evening times., 1900-03-02
FOR A BEER INSPECTOR.
A Proposed Law Presented 10 the
MARYLAND LegisIature

4 Proposed Law Presented TO the
Maryland Legislature
ANNAPOLIS. March 2.-Mr Cover has
introduced a bin TO provide for the inspec-
tion OF beer and breweries. BY its terms
all beer manufactured or sold in this State
after May ] next shall be subject TO in
spection by competent officers 10 be ap-
pointed by the Governor. There shall be-
a chief inspector al a salary Of 81 500
year and q deputy al a salary OF 81 500
The State Board Of Health is to formulate
a standard OF purity and process OF manu-
facture and the inspectors shall pay quar-
terly visits &c all breweries branch estab-
hshments and saloons IN the State. confs-
eating and destroying all beer found 10 be
below the standard.
A fee is 10 be paid for each inspection by
the proprietors Of the bTeweries or saloons
graduated at $25 for each brewery or
branch establishment. $40 for each botting
establishment and s. for each saloon.
The evening times., 1900-03-02
THE HAWAIIAN LEGISLATURE.
Stnte Department Speculation Re-
gnrdfng Hts Session.

The following despatch was received at
the State Department yesterday from Har-
old SewaU. United States Agent in Hawaii.
Honolulu February q, via
Victoria March l.
House Of Representatives OF Hawaii met today
and adjourned.
The meaning Of the despatch is not quite
clear to the state Department officials, but
il is supposed to mean that the Hawaiian
Legislature was called into session TO pro-
vide means for furnishing relief 10 tn
people who have been rendered homeless
and destitute by the destruction Of houses
in Honolulu to prevent the spread OF bu
bOnic plague.
The evening times., 1900-03-02
Feu From a seaGoId.

Jesse Nichols. @ lab0rer, employed at the ". r.
Moses warehouse on TTeHty-seCOnd Street, near
VI Street northwest, fell from a scafoid vhile
engaged in Whtewashing the interior Of the build
ing late Yesterday afternoon and was seriously In
jured. Tie removed TO the Emergency Hos
pital in the ambulance and placed in a ward Il
is feared his skull is fractured. An operation VIII
be performed 20 determine the extent OF the in
jury. At a late hour this afterEoon Nichols was
semi-consciOus and in a serious condition.
The evening times., 1900-03-02
HOUSES DESTROYED BY FIRE.
4 BIHze nt Newport News Causes Con-
siderable Loss.

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. March 1.-Two
dwellings were utterly destroyed and q
third one badly damaged by blaze which
broke out in East End yesterday. The FIRST
two were occupied by Mrs. Lake. Mr. and
Mrs. Burnett and Mr.. and Mrs. Cox. These
lost all OF their household effects Mrs
Mary Coils and Mr.. and Mrs. ". Lee Nor
ris occupied the other house. They saved
most Of their effects. The loss on The build
iugs is estimated al 50 3.5O0 and they car
ried an insurance Of 3. 400. The blaze was
caused by a defective hue
An amusing but annoying episode oc-
CURED while the Ere engine was returning
from the fire. While going along Twenty
seventh Street the engine mired in tn
mud up TO the boiler. All the horses O.
the department were unable 10 pull the
machine out Of the holes. and a passing
trolley motor was pressed into service be
fore the engine could be extricated.
The evening times., 1900-03-02
Took Mineral water for whisky

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. March 2-Mau-
rice Ahern, tramp. while passing down
one Of Hamptop's streets yesterday. saw
some bottles in drug store. He was un-
der the influence Of liquor and imagls7sd
that the bottles contained whisky. He
seized a huge piece Of asphalt block, hurled
IL through the plate glass and was in the
act of opening a bottle of mineral water
when arrested. He is now I'm jail awaiting
a preliminary hearing on the charge Of
housebreaking.
The evening times., 1900-03-02
seized with ConvuIsIons.

Rebecca Thomas. colored, was seized with con
yulsious at the corner OF sixth Street and Penn
sylvania Avenue northwest, at an early hour this
morning and WAS removed 10 the Emergency Hos
pitai by Policeman Cuny. Her condition wac
nor seriors and after receiving treatment size WzS
sent to her home
The evening times., 1900-03-02
Unfit for the Duty.

Quarrermaster General Ludingtou has been noti-
ned that the converted Yachts KanaVha and
Tikiuc. used bv the War Department at Havana
TO prevent smuggling. are not ST Tor that duty
and they Will be- brought TO this country aud
nrnhlhIr NM ON Of cnmmis.inn
The evening times., 1900-03-02

Eh Thomas Cullison was committed 20 jail to-
day BY Justice Hagner for contempt Cuilison
WAS arrested by Deputy Marshal Turner war
rant charging him with refusing TO obey order
OF the court requiring him to pay certain aTiount
Of money due as slimony and fees in suit for di-
force brought by his wife Emma Cullis0H. The
amount due is Sl2i.J0. Whcg the court ordered
tbls amount paid il Is stated CElhson loit the
Jurisdiction and did not return to the Di>t,ict
Till day or Two ago
The evening times., 1900-03-02
Prono.ed lIcdnIs for sailor..

The Secretary Of the Navy has approved the
bill introduced by Representative Bull, Of Rhode
Island. appropriating $4,000 70 provide medals
for the sliors who took part in the destruction
The evening times., 1900-03-02
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The evening times., 1900-03-02
THE PLAGUE IN hawaii
Major TayIOr's Report to Surgeon
General Wyman.

Measures Taken by the Board Of
Health to Prevent the Spread Of
BE Necessary TO Purify the city
American Troops I'm Good Health
The evening times., 1900-03-02
CREATING AN IRON TRUST
A Gigantic Scheme to Control The
American Market.

Manufacturing, Raw Materials. and
sources of supply to he shared by
g.e and Standard OH Interests
TO Dominate-DetaiIs of the plan.
The evening times., 1900-03-02

Hcurich's Maerzen beer has proven 20 be the
stimulant for giving immc6iate relief 20 those
suffering from insomnia. Phone GA, Arlington
B0ttlng Co. for a case
The evening times., 1900-03-02

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The evening times., 1900-03-02

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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-11
BAND PARTY.

The dancing party given by the mem
bers of the Fourth Regiment Band at
Alexander Hall last Friday evening was
a success in every way, and it is safe
to say that very few. parties were ever
given in Wausau that had music to
equal that furnished on that evening.
The orchestra consisted of 20 pieces and
was led by Mr. Cone. The hall was
handsomely decorated; the whole front
of the stage had an Opaque front, three
feet high and in the same were cut in
good sized letters, the words, Fourth
Regiment Band'' over which was placed
colored tissue paper, and back of the
same was row of electric lights. The
balance of the decorations consisted of
bunting, japanese lanterns, palms and
potted plants and everything in that
line was very charming and was ar
ranged under the direction of G., S.
Cone himself. Dancing was INDUCED
in to a late hour. The band proposes
to give series of entertainments dur
ing the winter and we predict that they
will be very popular Everybody should
try to attend these parties.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-11
ABOUT TELEPHONES.
The Long Distance Lines to the West
ern Part of the County About
Completed.

Fhe new Wood County telephone toll
line between Grand Rapids and Marshs
field, is nearly completed and will soon
be connected with the central office at
Marsh1ield The Marathon County
Telephone Company, which passes
through Marathon City, Edgar, Athens,
Mcmillan and Stratford In reference
to this line the Marshfeld Times says
The Marathon County Telephone Com
pany is also pushing the work on its
new line from Wausau and will reach
the city limits today with the poles, the
wires being close behind. This will
complete the circuit and we will be on
speaking terms, in every sense OF the
word, with both Grand Rapids and
Wausau, while indirect connections will
be opened with Stevens Point and Mer-
rill and the long distance systems at
Wausau and Grand Rapids will be
available with slight Inconvenience. 1t
was prophesied when the Wisconsin
Telephone company was excluded from
the city Two years ago, that Marshfeld
would soon secure long distance tele-
phone connections without placing its
citizens at the mercy of grasping for.
eign corporation, and fulfllment of that
prophecy seems to be at hand.