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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-11
The onestIon Of Intervention.

The news Of the day seems calculated to
Justify an opinion that unless Lord Rob
erts can effect radical change in the
military situation in Souta Africa. without
delay, there will be more or less concert
ed movement in Europe i'm the direction Of
intervention. a fresh British disaster is
added to the already long list Of such
things. and another is liable to happen if
aid is not quickly sent to General Bra
bant at Wepener. The British power at
Bloemfontein appears to be paralyzed. and
we do not hear any more talk about the
early occupation OF Pretoria.
As The Times ventured to remark the
other day. the other great powers are not
going to give England from now until
dOOmsday to subjugate the little South
African States, and If better progress is
not made hencsf1rth than has been dur
ing six months past. they will get tired
of waiting and act. Kruger's special com
missioHers to the European governments
have arrived in Italy. The probabilities
are that they will not be far from Berlin
on the occasion of the Austrian Emperor
impending visit to the German Capital.
They may not see him or Emperor Will
helm; but it would not be strange if they
were allowed to state their business to
Counts GOluchowski and Won Buelow. the
Austrian and German Foreign Ministers
These Boer ENJOYS are reported as assert
i1g that they are empowered TO negotiate
for peace on reasonable terms and to ar
range for truce pending settlement.
1t may depend somewhat upon what terms
they would consider reasonable" whether
or not they are likely to interest any cabi-
net In their scheme at present. II indie
pendence or the status quo ante is a sine
qua non with them, II is not presumable
5hat any one Of the leading states of the
Continent would be willing to serve them
at this moment. Great Britain has given
notice that no such terms will be granted
and for third party to propose them
would Of course be construed as an affront.
Nevertheless, IL something is not accom-
plished very soon TO bring the end Of the
South African war reasonably within sight.
we are inclined to think that the great
powers will feel It incumbent upon them
TO call halt, on general principles. The
question OF terms would not then be one
for the belligerents TO settle between
themselvea. but for a congress TO agree
upon and decree. DR.. Leyds, the Trans
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-11
FOR A NEW CoK INSTITUTION.
Strength Developing in Favor or
Virginia Convention.

Strength Developing in Favor OF 81
Virginia Convention.
RICHMOND. Va. April 1.-The strength
developed by those who favor calling a
Constitutional Convention is surprising
those on the other side Of the question.
It is conceded by the rep aontatives Of
some Of the largest corpor, IONS in the
State. The failure Of Senators Daniel and
Martin 20 give public expressions on the
question Of calling a convention has been
generally criticised. Some Of the closest
friends Of the senior Senator several weeks
ago expressed the belief that he would at
some tins soon write an open letter an
nOuncing himself in favor of the conven-
ton. 1t seems to be the impression now
that this was a mistake. or at least that
Senator Daniel is not disposed to commit
himself on this point. The fact that the
sentiment in favor Of a convention seems
to be developing is certain TO arouse the
opposition and cause them to put forth
more systematic efforts to either secure
delegates to Norfolk committed against
this proposition or have them 90 unin-
structed. II Is the belief that before many
counties elect delegates the opposition will
manifest a stubborn though quiet deter
mination to be heard. Money could be
had, IL is generally conceded by politi-
clans. for use in defeating a convention
The elements most interested in defeating
the assembling of such a body can easily
obtain a campaign fund for use in accom-
plishing this object.
The counties which have thus far elected
delegates to the Norfolk convention in
structed TO vote for making the calling Of
a Constitution Convention a party issue
are: Augusta, AppomattOx, Charlotte
Gloucester, NottOway pulaski. Franklin
King and Queen, Henry Northampton
Campbell, Botetourt, Caroline. and Lun-
enberg. The counties and cities that hav,
either expressed themselves aaginst a con-
ventiOn or failed to instruct are: Rich
mOnd county. Spottsylvania rfty of
Staunton. Russell. Prince William. Middle
sex, Mecklenburg. Fredericksburg. Wythe.
NansemOnd, Mathews, and NOrthumber-
land.
The contest in some Of the other cOun-
ties promises to be interesting. Tor the
meetings for delegates have been rather
quiet and little activity manifested on
either side. As the strength of the oppO-
sitiOn side increases. however. more snap
viii find Its way into the campaign.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-11
INVADING THE KLONpIKR.
A Small Peace Contingent Bound for
the Treasure Field.


PHILADELPHIA, Aphn IA party OF
ten mechanics from this city LETT last
week to join a great army OF SOL
diers and workmen at Seattle, Wash,
which is about to mrve into the Ki0ndike
region to re-enforce the United States mil
tary forces there. Major G. S Bingham
formerly at the head Of the Schuylkiu
Arsenal. is in charge OF the men. The
workmen, 100 Of whom Will accompany the
soldiers, are to build permanent barracks
for the military forces at the three army
stations in Alaska.
One thousand troops will comprise the
re-enforcements under the charge Of Major
Bingham. While his army is being recruit
ed Major Bingham is gathering materials
for the construction OF the barracks. AT
present the barracks used to house the 400
soldiers are rough timber houses Offering
but small protection from the rgOrs Of the
Arctic winter. Corrugated iron work viii
be used 70 a great extent in building the
new quarters The workmen-1OO Of them
recruited from Government arsenaIs
throughout the country, viii erect the bar
racks
There are four forts in Alaska, where
troops are now stationed where the re-en-
forcing army is to settle They are Fort
Gib5On, at Tannan; Fort ST. Michael at s..
Michael; Fort Egbert. at Eagle City and
Fort Wrangel. Another fort viii be estab-
lished at Cape Nome, the latest centre fer
gold mining.
The troops viii leave Seattle on July /
to travel by water 10 St Michel and thu
mouth Of the Yukon River. By August ]
they expect to reach their destination
Already temporary accommodations are he
ing prepared for the troops and wOIkmeu.
for il is expected that six mcnths will be
required for the completion Of the perma-
ueHt barracks
The additions 10 the military force sta
TONED in Alaska wiz be under the c,m-
mand Of General Randall department com
maEder- The rapid population CT the god
region has necessitated the despatch 81 re-
endorsements. the troops in Alaska ai tie
present time numbering only about go
men.
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sugarmaking in Vermont.


c. w.. Fitzsimmons, Of Underhill brought IF
teen gallons Of new maple sugar into town today
which represented the product made from Loo
trees during the last week. He got ninety cents
4 gallon for il. Mr. Fitzsmmons owns one Of
the largest sugar bushes in the State He SAYS
that the How Of sap 80 far has been light He
further stated that many owners OF maple or
chard' in tnderhill and other parts Of the state
were cutting them all down fer lumber, because
lumber brought lot Of ready cash. and for the
reason that many farmers have become discour-
aged about the raVOees OF the forest worm.
which IS killing the sugar maple Others are
tapping but small per cent of their trees In
dicauons point to small supply Of mlple
favorable.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-11
THE INSURANCE BONUSES.
No Credence Given Report That -,
curitic- Have Been stolen

No Credencc Given Report That Sc
curitic- HUNc Been stolen.
NEW YORK April u--Whether or not
the reports from England are true thar
securities deposited with the Orange Free
State authorities for the protection Of
policy holders in that nation by American
life Insurance companies have been lost. il
Is not believed here that the loss viii fall
upon the COMPANIES. The report states
that about S6C0CC0 worth Of negotiable
bonds have disappeared. Here the report
is not credited. as the companies interested
have heard nothing Of the loss except what
has appeared in the newspaper des-
patches from London Moreover there is
not that value on deposit in the Orange
Free State by American companies. The
Mutual Life Insurance Company has about
100000 in bonds deposited az Bl0emfonteiD
and another S5eCCU worth al Pretoria
which latter is security for the policy hold
eTs In the TrausYaal Republic The EUuir-
able Assurance Society has a few bonds
deposited On the Trausvaal bur the amount
is iuCousjderabIe. An officer OF the Mutual
Life said today.
We have no word Of any theft. and
therefore have issued 20 warming not &c
deal On the securities said TO be missing
u they were missing the loss would not
fan upon the company. as the Government
with which the bonds are deposited is re-
spOusible for their ssfekeeFiug. Probably
the whole thing is a cauard'
The same view Is taken by the officers
OF the Equitable
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-11

Owing to the open winter the prospect
is that there viii be an unusual crop Of
Dlums this year Some OF them will be
ripe when the Porto Rican bill passes.
and the President appoints a Governor and
Executive Council for the island. Ratif-
cation of The Hague Convention will ripen
a few more, as there are representatives
OF this country on the permanent board OF
arbitration to select. With the Co2sutu-
ton and the Civil Service merit system
out of the way, President is not without
some means Of rewarding his friends these
days.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-11
IN THE HOTEL CORRIDORS.

Former Governor Jamss Campbell. Of
Ohio is at the Arlington from Hamilton,
Ohio. He came east to visit his son who
is in the Naval Academy at Annapolis and
will return to the Buckeye State within a
few days.
Judge John Mcclure Republican Ma
tional Committeeman from Arkansas. is at
the Arlington from Little Rock He is
noted as ore OF the most famed criminal
lawyers in the South and for several
streaks Of good fortune which won for him
the title OF Diamond Dick" He is taking
a rest while at the Capital and will remain
North until the Republican National Con-
vention meets in Philadelphia in June.
The work Of tea;fng down old Willard
Hall and the rear o. the hotel Will destroy
one Of the most curious things in Wash
ington, said CHIEF Clerk Leech at VIII
lard's last ni@h-. In the areaway facing
+ Street between the hall and the hotel,
and growing from the wall Of the old hall
is a tree. The trunk breaks through the
wall about fifteen feet above the ground
and the foliage reaches the roof. have
heard il related by old employees that the
tree simply grew out Of a crack in the ma
sorry and faurished year after year. 1
would like 20 have been able 10 preserve
it. Millions of people have passed this
place since the tree became Of good size
and yet | hardly think that one person in
each thousand noticed g."
F. l. De Puy. a manufacturer from
Chattanooga, Tenn. is at Wilard's on a
visit TO the Capital. The reasonable price
Of cotton has beer responsible in a meas
ure for the general prosperity throughout
the South" he said las night. The SCOUT
is enjoying the first real industrial boom
in several decades and an who desire en-
ploymcut can get IL at Fir wages. Many
cotton mills and industrial plants are be
ing erected and there is general activity
in every line. The South is all right and
will give New England q hard run for first
place
John II. Leeds is at the Arlington from
New Haven. Conn. He is noted as an eX-
pert on matters relating 10 the east and
has Travelled for years IN the Orient
o. F. Jones. J. F. Wilson. ". s Cameron
G.. r. Weeks and J. G. Aldrich a delega-
ton OF citizens from jamestown. y. Y.
are az the Ebbitt 10 appear before a Con
gressionaI committee in the hope Of OBJ
tanning an appropriation for public build
ing in that city.
senator Wellington Of Maryland has
taken quarters at the Ebbitt for the bal
ance OF the session and viii remain there
with his wife and daughter.
Prof T4Tfy Adler the mated In.fUrar and
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Exhibition Cnh Fares.


(FrOm the london Chronicle)
The Paris cabmen are getting somewhat alarmed
about their prospects during the Exposition pc
Rod. and have appealed TO the Minister who
controls these matters 10 allow them to raise
their fares. Visitors to the Paris Exposition OF
1889 win be surprised thst such permission should
be thought necessary, as normal fares were then
practically unknown, and cabmen would demand
four or five francs in place OF the usual one
franc CITY cgutimes without a blush Whether
it is good policy thus 70 Faise the fares is an
other question. Fortunately there arc tramcars
and omnibuses in Paris, not 10 mention the pros
pect of an underground railway
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-11

The story comes from Louisville that
Taylor. if legal difficulties of a deterrent
nature do not intervene will be sem as a
delegate to the Republican National Con-
vention. That body is expected to endorse
his course. and il would seem 20 more
than right that it should. Taylor may
have been tri1e extreme in his methods.
but they should not appear improper to q
party which glories in the bull-pcn hor-
rors OF Idaho. and cheerfully halls the
wholesale starvation Of the Porto Ricans
as machine triumph. Goebel is dead and
the Republican party viii still Ive-at
least until November
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Preferred the Barrel.


NTom the Ashtgille N. CT CitZenD
Oscar Carpenter was sentenced some three weeks
ago 20 work on the streets thirty DAYS for va
grancy. During the three weeks Of his incarcera-
ton here Mr. Bostic has never succeeded in get
ting a stroke Of work out OF Carpenter although
he has tried every means suggested by his ex-
perence. Yesterday the gang was taken to Pine
Street. One end was knocked out Of barrel
hole to fit the tired mans neck was made in the
other end, and This Nan Won't WoTK' was
painted on the side. In this loud costume Carpen-
ter marched with the gang, took his stand in the
middle Of the street while the others worked and
simply grinncd. When asked this morning
whether he would take out the barre or a picb
he decided upon the barrel, as being easier to
carry.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-11
The Diary of MoIierc,s Troupe.

Among the rescued treasures Of the Coincide
Franchise there is one (says our Paris CORE
spDrdcnp which Is looked upon as its sacred
book lie Registre de Lagrange" which was
Lett IN VI. jules Claretie's room. Is the record OF
the affairs of the theatre during the interesting
period from 1859 TO 1855. by Charles Narlet de
10 Grange, cue OF the kings comedians Al
though intended only as a business collection OF
programmes. receipts and other details. tine au-
thor virtually kept a diary OF the Moliere troupe
marking the joyous episodes with blue ink the
deaths with black diamonds. and the births with
crosses. The style is simple. and the value ct
the Mss is incacalablc. II will be added t.
the museum Of the Theatre Frsncsis which is
heImg Transferred to the LouNrn
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-11
EXCURsIoNIsTs IN TROUBLE.
Captains Unexplained Action
Leaves Taem Stranded

Captains Unexplained Action
Leaves Them stranded.
BOSTON, April 1.-THE fact that trOu-
bic Of some sort had oyertaken the Clarke
excursion party. which left here for an
Oriental cruise on the Dominion Line
steamer New England. February L has
been known in local steamship and tour
list circles for over a week. but mp TO yes
terday nobody here has received any def
mite Information as 10 the exact nature
Of the difficulty.
II appears that all went wei until the
ship arrived al Naples on the return. and
the 500 passengers went up TO Rome for
two-days stay. During their absence.
Captain MCCaulev. for some unexplained
reason, had their baggage landed and
steamed away for Liverpool
In addition 10 having their clothing. etc.
ruined In the landing and being Obliged
20 pay duty on everything a number OF
passengers. including several women. are
stranded in Rome and dependent upon the
American Consul.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-11
A FIRE IN PETERSBURG.
Valuable Leaf Tobacco Destroyed d
the FI--fas--

Valuable Leaf Tobacco Destroyed by
the FI-=mc~.
PETERSBURG. Va. April 1.-THE most
destructive fire that has occurred in Pc
tersburg for a very long yirne was that here
last night. when the large frame leaf to-
baccO factory. a building about 250 feet IN
length. Il" shaped. on Pine Street. owned
by W L. NeEahle. a prominent tobaccorist
Of this place, and occupied by W c. Dun
rington & Co. leaf tobacco buyers. was
burned to the ground. In the building
were over one million pCuuds Of the finest
leaf tobacco in bulk and hanging. which
had been purchased for the Austrian Gov
eminent and which was awaiting ship
ment. all Of which was entirely consumed
The loss is estimated al fully Sl25. OO0
which is covered by insurance. The resi-
dence OF T. f. Waugh which was in close
proximity TO the fire. was very badly gut
ted Rod Williams. a fireman. was badly
burned about the face and was sufocated
by smoke.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-11

wall diplomatic agent in Europe, for
months has been working ably and cease
lessly for intervention; but he has not
been more useful to that end than blum
dering British generals have been. and ap-
parently still are in the theatre OF war.
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Probably PrearrnnEed.


Eve come now said the campaign orator.
pausing a moment 90 take a drink OF water Eve
come row to the marrow OF the subject"
'How do you know 10 Is the narrow inter-
rupted . ieering auditor near the door
Il feel it in my bonesr Instantly ret0rted
the orator.
Hereupon the enthusiastic crowd checrcd 70.
FIVE minutes, 90 the great asid oyerwhelmiug con
fusion of the other fellow.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-11

The story that the American military
attache. Captain Reichmann. commanded
the Beers in the affair at Korn Sprult, is
revived in Europe. 1t can hardly be true,
but if it should prove to be so, this coun-
try would be placed in an embarrassing
position The matter seems to demand
some investigation by the War Depart
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-11
Omar Khayyam Up to Date.

From the Chicago Rccord)
Weep for the past if you want to
Bu. let me herewith saw
Twill redden your nose. twill spoil your eyes
And make YOU waste Today
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POLITICAL NOTES kND GOSSIP.

Like the Clark CRse.-The only case
that at all resembles the Clark case
occurred nearly thirty years ago. y man
named Alexander Caldwell, OF Kansas, now
all unknown to fame, resigned from the
Senate under a hot fire. Caldwell entered
the Senate March 4, 1871. and resigned
March "a, 1873. Charges Of BIZ
berry were pending against him,
and it said that on cond3 lion
the Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tions. which had been carefully investiga-
ting his case for two years would not re-
port against him, he resigned. de was
succeeded for the unexpired term by
former Governor Harvey. The amount of
money alleged to have been used by Cald-
well is not a matter OF record The suppo-
sitiou is that whatever was spent for him
came from the Golfers Of the Pacific lard
grant railroads. which were then even
more assertive in Western politics than
they are now. A few years after the Cald-
well scandal John j. ingalls, also had to
defend his right to a seat in the Senate
against charges of iTregularity involving
the improper use Of money by his railroad
supporters Nothing came OF the ingalls,
case except the usual amount OF roise and
palaver- AS TO Senator Clark, The i'm
preston is strong in Washington that he
viii resign before the Senate gets a chance
TO vote on his case, realizing. il IS said.
the utter hopeivssness Of saving him elf
from the unprecedented humiliation Of be-
ing denied his seat by a formal vote N his
colleagues. should he make furtI er re-
sistance. Their il is believed he vii re-
turn to Montana and seek reelection. As
Senator Carter also will De a candidate Tor
reelection at the hands of the next Leg
islature at Helena, il is not clear at pres
mt how the parties in that State can o
reconcile their differences as 10 send to
the Senate Democrat and a Repubi an
still. Senator Carriers supporters speak
very confidently OF his reelection. as Co
also the supporters Of Senator Clark It
is supposed that the politics Of Montana
have become so iueNtTiCably mixed that in
the small matter of the election Of United
States Senators party lines cut no figure.
The Democrats certainly viii carry the
electoral vote Of the State for BRYAN. On
this point there is no difference Of opiui u,
even between Senator Clark and his i'm
placable enemy the opuleut and reckless
Marcus DAILY. Presumably. then. scme
Kind OF agreement Is 20 be made bet cen
MeSSrs. Carter and Clark Tor control Of the
Legislature, whereby each will secure an
unimpeochabIe certificate CT election to The
Senate.
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Preferred quicker RELIEF.

(From the Chicago News)
CCuvict-Wen did the guvuOr git ne pardon
petition2
Wardcn-Ics. and put Il On Gle
Convict eagerly Say, tell him 20 return me
petition il unavailable and % send de file along
wild Il
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Accurately stated.

From the Indianapolis Nevs.l
Nabsley-Are you still living at Mrs. Hash
croft's2
Mudgc-No. I am slowly dying there, though.
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CURRENT HUKTOR.


Irom the Chicago New@}
q don't think the editor viii sit on this Joke
SAID the funny man. De land dOwr his pen
Because of The Poini, I presume said the
horse reporter.
NO. but because its 4 standing joke" replied
the Of humor; '0ne Of the crowded street
car brand yOU know"
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Mr.. Frye, the Superintendent of the
Public Schools in Cuba. is enthusiastic
over the idea OF having a Fourth OF July
celebration in the island TO commemorate
American and Cuban independence together.
No one seems to propose anything Of the
kind for Porto Rico; perhaps because the
joke would be too CHASTITY.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-11

The District Democrats had a merry
time al their primaries yesterday, with the
natural result that two contestiug delega-
tions Of six will proceed TO Kansas City
and claim admission TO the National Con-
vention. The question seems 10 be one
between Mr.. William J. Bryan and one
James l. Norris, OF Washington. D. C.. The
National Convention itself viii decide it.
and We have nc doubt viii decide it prop
erly
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Easily Solved.
CFrom Tit-Bits.)

Master-DcSrTihc the route YOU would have to
follow TO get to the Martinique Islands
Pupil FIRST proceed to S0uthampton-
''Well, and theng'
Then ] 60 on board a steamer. and leave the
rest to the captain who knows the way much
better than I do"
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/ Condition. Not "A Theory

(FrOm HarpeT's Baz1r.)
PolitIcus-The question Is what shall we DO with
our new possessions
Youngbub-TH tell you what | do with mine;
/ walk the floor nights with It.