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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30
TEXAS MAY TAX OIL PRODUCTS.
Lively FiEht Against the Measure
Now Before the Legislature.

AUSTIN, Tex. Jan. 3O.-Former United
States Senator Roger @. Mills. Of Corsi-
cana, is leading the fight which is being
made by the Standard Oil Company and
the other oil producers Of the Corsieana
oil district against the proposed tax Of
. per cent on the gross earnings Of Texas
oil companies and oil producers, now be-
fore the State Legislature Senator Mills
claims that the proposed tax would have
a ruinOus effect on the oil interests of the
State. There are now nearly five hundred
producing oil wells in the Corsicana 6is-
triCt.
Former Senator Mills owns forty
seven producing wells on his
farm adjoining the city of ---Corsi-
cana. and their average daily pro-
ductiOn is about thirty barrels per well.
He received Sl-09 per barrel for the crude
oil. and his daily revenue from the forty
seven wells is about 1880. 1t is reported
here that he has merged his extensive oil
interests with that of the Standard Oil
Company.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30
4 DOG show for HaEer-tovvn.

HAGERSTOWN. Md. Jan. 30.-The Ha-
gerstOwn Fair Association has secured
some data from the Danbury Comm Ken
mel Club respecting the cost OF holding a
dog show, the HagerstOWn association con-
templating having a dog show next OCtO-
Der in connection with the fair. The Dan
bury club exhibited 500 dogs. cleared $500,
and the expenses were 81 600. Mr.. John
l.. Cost, chairman of the committee on the
HagerstOwn dog show, believes 500 dogs
would be entered here, and the show made
a success if separate admission be charged.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30
BOTH ANCHORS DRAGGED.
The Somerset Narrowly Escapes
FOunderinH i'm the Gale

The Somerset Narrowly Escapes
FOunderinE in the Gale.
PORTSMOUTH, n. H., Jan. 30.-The
steam lighter Somerset. Capt. 5. W Tay-
lor, Of New York, is in the haTbOr today
after an experience with the storm which
viii be long remembered. The lighter was
caught on Nauset by the gale and though
she had both anchors down she began TO
drag Only by putting the engines at full
speed was the strain relaxed.
For thirty-siX hours she lay in this po-
sJiOn while the crew expected her to fOun-
der. Saturday night when enc anchor had
been lost she finally began to make head
way and reached Provincetown- She will
lay at Portsmouth until repairs are made.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30
Determined 80 Leave Home.

ATLANTIC CITY. n. J., Jan. 30.-Im-
bued with desire TO run away from home
and join the Salvation Army, pretty Jefie
Moore. aged seventeen years. of Arctic and
Virginia Avenues, this city, left yesterday
for the seventh time in seven consecutive
years. The girl is of very religious turn
Of mind and says her mission upon earth
is to save souls. When she left she had a
small sum Of money, and carried bundle
of clothes. Her parents, who are much
worried. believe she is in Philadelphia. and
a search will be instituted for her.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30
A scnrfpin in His Appendtx.

YONKERS, N Y, Jan 30--Six doctors
in ST. Johns Riverside Hospital performed
a delicate operation on Daniel Bloomer. OF
New York city, who came to Yonkers to
visit friends. Following the operation
BloOmer died. The sick man told the doc
tor that six months ago he accidentally
swallowed a scarD pin. The doctors re-
moved the pin. which was found in the APP
DendiX. and BlOOmer died from another
malady.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30
Entertainment and Instruction.
The Halls the 2i AncientS.
t3G2-1416-t8 New York Ave.
For Promotion of
National Galleries.

Illustrate Egyptian. Assyrian Roman. and Sa-
raceuic Art Architecture. Manners, and Customs.
Ia the evening there Will be q lecture before
The Panorama $50 f. by N ft} o. Rome in the
time OF Constantine. or SteEe0ptiCCH displays OF
the Grandeur Of Ancient Architecture, with de-
signs for National Galleries Of History and An.
Visitors iE the evening viii receive gratis return
tickets for explanations Of the Halls the next day
II a. p. m
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30

Hon. Joseph +. ThrOpp entertained at
dinner last night, when his guests we're
the Speaker, Senator Stewart. Senator
PenrOse. Senator McCnmas Representative
Payne, Representative Bingham, Repre-
sentative Dalzell. Representative Babcock.
Representative Dolliver, Representative
Hull, Representative Powers Representa-
tive Butler. Representative Young. Repre-
sentative Brosius. Representative Pugh
Representative Wanger Representative
RiXey, Representative Pearre. Representa-
tive Adams, Representative MahOn Hon
II. Clay Evans Commissioner OF Pensions.
former Representative Hun, and Mr.
James F. Scott of Philadelphia.
The Admiral OF the Navy and Mrs.
Dewey who have been invited to attend
the great Charity Bali. to take place in
New York Thursday night will be unable
TO go owing 10 the Illness Of Mrs. Dewey
The Chaplain and Mrs. Couden will re
ceive their friends with Mrs. A C. HaWley
Thursdays in February from . to at
1876 Twenty-ffth Street northwest.
Mrs Ohio Magruder Nuncaster and
Miss Muncaster have cards out for Thurs
day. February l. to :. SOP Nineteenth
street. when Miss Harriet MuacAster will
be introduced TO society
The following ladies' Of the Congressional
circle at the Riggs will not receive this
afternoon. as they will make calls. Mrs
Joseph W. Bailey, Mrs. J. II. Bankhead,
Mrs. H. II. Powers. Mrs. Davenport, Mrs
Salmon. and Mrs. STANLEY
According TO the Chinese calendar to-
morrow viii be New Year Day. but the
holiday festivities viii depend on the news
/ which may arrive at the legation today
Up to a late hour last evening Minister
WI had not received notice from his
home government in reference to the death
Of the Chinese Emperor and until he does
the legation will not consider Kwang Su
officially dead. II the legation should 20
I into mourning the Minister and Madame
I Wa Will recall the invitations for the re-
ception Of next Saturday afternoon.
Miss RebeT. Of ST. Louis. who came on
10 attend the marriage OF her brother.
Captain Reber, and Miss Miles. is now
ia Cincinnati. where she is receiving a
great amount OF social attention
Miss Emily Kemp is participating in the
gayeties Of the social season OF Richmond.
where she is at present guest.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Upshur are
spending the winter at the Hamilton
Hotel Bermuda
Miss Macbeth Of this city. sailed Tor
Europe Saturday 10 spend year in con
tinental travel. She Was accompanied By
her niece. Miss Anna Macbeth. of Pitts
burg.
One OF the pleasantest "at homes" OF
yesterday was that OF Mrs. CoOney. wife
Of Representative James COOney Of Mis-
souri,. Mrs. COOney had with her for the
stteTnOon Mrs. Pettus OF Tennessee. and
Miss Will Allen Drumgoole. the we'll
known writer OF that State, who is spend
ing the winter in Washington preparing
her latest work in fiction
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30
MODEL TURKISH and
RUSSIAN BATHS

n THE LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE.
The Baths are the finest In the United states.
Mondays ard Thursdays. from d. IN. 10 o p.
m. Will be reserved for ladies. jalG-tt
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs. W. s. Carroll was again the hostess
at beautifully appointed luncheon today,
The ladies gathered about the flower-deck-
ed table were Mrs. Bingham, Mrs. Fair
banks. Mrs. Charles Emory Smith, Mrs.
Jackson. Mrs Walcott. Mrs Wallace. Mrs.
Clark. Mrs. Mattingly, Mrs. Seymour, Mrs.
Bayne. and Mrs. Hemmick.
At her luncheon YESTERDAY. for young
people, Mrs. Carroll's guests were Mrs.
Morse. Of San Francisco. a niece of the
President and Mrs. Mckinley. who has just
arrived on a visit 20 the White House;
Miss Mckinley. Miss Duncan, and
Miss Osborne. The additional guests were
Miss Hitchcock. Miss Jackson. the Misses
Wallace, Miss Hemmick, Miss FarnswOrth.
Miss Benham, and Miss Stevens.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30

Senator Proctor OF Vermont gave din
ner for gentlemen last night. His
guests were the president OF Dartmouth
college and a number Of the alumni.
Those present included President Tucker,
Senator Chandler. Senator Ross. Represen-
tative Frank G.. Clarke, Mr.. W. H Hatch
Mr. II. y. Baker. Mr.. c. a. Prouty, Mr..
Cecil f. L. Bancroft. Representative
Charles +. Wright, Mr. Samuel r. Bond
Mr.. W. ". Robertson. Mr.. Moses T. Stew
ems. Representative Samuel w Mccall
and Mr.. J. OrmOnd Wilson.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30

Miss Macbeth. Of this city sailed Tor
Europe Saturday 20 spend a year in con
tinental travel She Was accompanied BY
her niece. Miss Anna Macbeth. OF Pitts
burg.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30
DOn'tLet These Old
Diseased Teeth

remain in your mouth and
ruin your health. Just let US
take them out WITHOUT
PAIN and replace them with
a good, healthy, natural
looking set at lowest possible
price-S5 10 S..
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30

1881 New Hampshire Avenue. viii not be
at home today.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30

THE EVANS DENTAL PARLoRs,
Established 1850 1903 Street n W.
Branch oalce, 211 AZ Street n. w.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30

Rear Admiral and Mrs. Upshur are
spending the winter at the Hamilton
Hotel. Bermuda.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30

Miss Emily Kemp is participating in the
gayeties Of the social season OF Richmond
where she is at present a guest
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30

Miss Reber. Of St Louis who came on
10 attend the marriage OF her brother.
Captain Reber, and Miss Miles, is now
ia Cincinnati where she is receiving a
great amount OF social attention.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30

The following ladies' Of the Congressional
circle at the Riggs will not receive this
afternoon. as they will make calls. Mrs.
Joseph W. Bailey, Mrs. J. H. Bankhead.
Mrs. H. II. Powers. Mrs. Davenport, Mrs.
Salmon. and Mrs Stanley.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05

the check Mr.. Carnegie wrote: Sergeant
Douglas fought not for foreign conquest,
but for peace and order at home"
Robert Wilson, a private in the Sixth
United States artillery, was fatally shot
in San Francisco while walking win Mira.
William Denner, wife of private in Com
pany IL, Eighth infantry. The shooting
is generally Thought to have been an at
tempt at murder, though there are some
suggestions at suicide.
Two hundred klondike miners are
stampeding up White river, Alaska to the
scene OF the latest gold discovery. The
find was made last winter on a nameless
tributary of the river which empties into
the Yukon, II miles above the mouth Of
Stewart river. According to reports re-
ceWed recently at Dawson, the diggings
yield from $40 to $50 per man, but little
Is known as to their extent. The gold is
coarse and pans give from 10 to 50 cents
The Standard Oil company, the biggest
dividend payer among American indus
trial corporations, gaddened the hearts
of its stockholders Tuesday by declaring
a quarterly dividend of SO per share, pay
able on June 10. This makes an aggrc-
gate of $50 per share which the great
trust has placed to the credit of stock
holders since January |, last. John ID.
Rockefeller owns individually 10000
shares of stock of the Standard Oil Com
pany. His fortune will therefore be aug
mented by S3,l00,000 as result of the
action taken by the board of directors.
Since Jan. | j. ID. Rockefeller has drawn
dividends aggregating SIP, 100000. inns
is, however, only small portion of the
amount to which Rockefeller has been
entitled by reason of the earnings of the
Standard Oil Company. The company
owns only 81 per cent of its many subsll-
larry companies Rockefeller owns the
otner 40 per cent. His total income there
fore from all sources allied with the
Standard Oil Company has been since
January /, 1900 approximately $4,000
coo
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05

Buffalo, May 2.-It was stated at strike
headquarters that none of the railroad
freight handlers woodworking. A meet
ing of the Brotherhood of Railway Train
men has been called for this afternoon.
Omaha, May 2.-All union carpenters
in the city have struck, They demand an
eight hour day, an increase from 80 to 40
cents per hour and the exclusive use OF
union label planning mill material
Kansas City, May 2.-Contnctors and
employers generally refused the demands
for increased wages and about 1000 work
ingmen struck.
Minneapolis, May Eight hundred
members of the woodworkers' union have
decided to go on strike. The strike will
affect all the sash and door and show case
factories in the Twin Cities The manu-
facturers have refused to discharge their
non-unon employees.
Philadelphia May 2.-Accordng to Sec
rotary Allen of the Allied Building Trades
Council, workmen representing every
branch of the building trades went on 4
strike to enforce their demands. early
300 men are reported to have quit work.
St. Paul, May 2.--All the Union
plumbers of this city have struck in sup
port of an amendment for shorter hour.
and an increase in wages.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05

New York, April 30.-A special to the
World from Washington says:
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey, accompanied
by the admira's secretary and some of
the household servants, will leave Wash
ington Sunday on special train over the
Baltimore d Ohio. There will be only
three ears on the train, but they will COM
bine all the comforts and luXuries that
are to be found on journey by rail.
Chicago will be reached Monday noon. No
representatives of the press will accompany
the party. The admiral does not desire
to give any color of political significance
to his trip.
This is purely a social visit he said
today. 81 am but filling engagements
made months ago and long before | gave
any thought to being a candidate"
will you issue statement defining
your views on public questions before
leaving Washington"
mo, / see no reason for any hurry in
this matter. l have announced that |
would be a candidate and have announced
that | am democrat. Then, too, it is
known that l shall be an opponent of Mr..
Bryan at Kansas City, which should sug-
gest plainly where l stand on the vital
issues. am not prepared to say just
when l will make a statement"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05
TWO HUNDRED LIVES LOST
MINE EXPLOSION IN UTAH
The Disaster Causes an Enormous
Loss of Life-Many Blackened
Bodies Have Been RemOVed-Res-
cue Work Goes ON.

Salt Lake, May "A special to the
Tribune from Scofleld, Utah, says:
The English language cannot de
scribe the appalling disaster which oc
Cured here at 1925 yesterday fore
noon by an explosion in mine No. 4
of the Pleasant Valley Coal Company
and by which certainly 200 men and
upward have lost their lives. At this
hour 1877 bodies have been recovered
and the work of rescue is still proceed
ing and will continue until all the bod
les are brought to the surface. There
are willing hands at work and as fast
as bodies are reached they are brought
down to the boarding houses and other
company buildings, where they are
dressed and prepared for the coroner's
inquest. These buildings are numer-
Gus, and in each are from 10 to 35
bodies.
When corpse is brought out it is
usually carried from the mouth of
either tunnel at the respective en-
frances to the places of deposit. Here
there is a corps of men from four to
10 in number, with sponges, hot and
cold water in tubs and other recepta-
cles. The clothing is first removed, the
SCOT and powder burns washed from
their faces, the bodies prepared and
laid out in long robes where they are
identified by a tag with name and ad-
dress attached to await Identification
by relatives or friends.
There were $50 men at work in the
two mines, Nos. 1 and 4. The explo-
sion is supposed to have occurred in
No. 4 and extended by a connection to
No. l. The men in No. 1 are choked.
Those in No. are burned and crushed.
The cause of the explosion is attrib-
uted to the blowing up of a number of
kegs Of blasting powder.
The scene at the mine beggars de-
scription. The work of rescue is going
on and everything possible is being
done to relieve the suffering and ascer-
tain the number of dead. Superinten-
dent Sharp of the coal company, and
superintendent Welby of the railroad
company, have gone to the scene on a
special train.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05
TERRIFIC Explosion.

Ritzville, Nash., April 3O.-The powder
house at Lind, hamlet about six miles
east OF here, blew up Saturday. The ex-
plosion shook every building for miles
around, wrecked the freight house and
depot office, tore down telegraph poles, de-
stroyed part OF the stock in Dirstine s
drug store, and broke nearly every win
dow light in town.
The powder house, which is near the
depot and freight house, contained 500
pounds of dynamite and caps The house
caught fire, it is supposed, by the care
leSsneSs OF Japs in dropping lighted
match on the floor after lighting the
lamps.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05
Dewey Given IA Royal welcome.

Chicago, May People of Chicago and
the western states saw and cheered Adj
miral Dewey at the head of the military
and civic parade as he was driven through
the business streets of the city. From the
grand stand on Jackson boulevard the
admiral reviewed the parade in which
nearly hundred different organizations
participated. Everywhere the admiral, in
full dress uniform, was greeted cordially
By the densely packed throng.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05
Illinois Solid for Bryan.

Chicago, May 1.-The Tribune says:
At a private conference last night be-
tween w. j. Bryan, j. G. johnson, chair
man of the democratic executive commit
tee; William j. Abbott, editor of the Bul
letin, and Mayor Harrison, the latter as
sured Bryan that Illinois would send d
solid Bryan delegation to the national
convention.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05
Situation at MafeIking.


New York, May "A special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Naval coercion of Turkey to obtain 3
settlement of the American missionary
claims is not contemplated by the aid
ministration. This statement is made up
on high authority Drastic measures
against Turkey have been urged by forta-
er Minister Angel, by politicians on be-
half of missionaries and by ministers OF
the gospel, but the president and Secretary
Hay have not considered their sugges-
tions.
The administration is we'll satisfied VITA
the concessions made by the sublime porte.
and while it is anxious that the sultaA
shall keep his promise to pay the claims
it feels that he has already been consid-
crate of this government in permitting
the reconstruction of the American mis-
sion in Halpoot, and in the extension q
Roberts College in Constantinople. 1t y
authoritatively stated that the latest note
presented to the porte by Mr.. Griscom,
the American charge d'affaires, is not an
ultimatum, but is merely a repetition OF
the demand for the settlement.
The conclusion of the administration NOS
to adopt the suggestions that this goverS
ment make a naval demonstration II
Turkish waters is undoubtedly due to the
knowledge that Europe would resent the
entrance of the United Sta ties into the
Turkish question.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05

. Portsmouth, May 1.-The japanese Bat
tleship Asahi has run ashore off South Sea-
Dock yard tugs have failed to move tss
vessel, and as the tide ordinarily falls IL
feet, her position is liable to become sK-
tremely hazardous.
The Asahi is of $4,000 tons and lS,oos
horse power. She was built at Clyde BANK
last year.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05

San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 2.-The in
auguratiOn of Charles H. Allen, formerly
assistant secretary of the navy, as Ameri-
can civil governor of the island of Puerto
Rico, took place yesterday. The eere-
nony was most impressive.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05

Mr.. Little Of Arkansas opened the de-
bate n oppesitiSa 10 tAea.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05

The financial report Of the Boot ana
Shoe Workers National Union shows
that organization to be In splendid soE
dition.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05
Beers STILL MOVING NORTH
DECISIVE BATTLE ExPEcTra
Small Sl<irmishes and ArtiIler
els Are Matters of Daily o..
rence-Gen. White Visits tho
-Boers BlOwing Up Railroads

London, May 2-The war office hos
ceived the following from Lord Roho..'
"Bloemfontein, May 2.-lan Ham,o.
marched yesterday in northerly dire.
ton from Thabanchu with a bodx -
mounted infantry and Smith Dorr;on,.
brigade OF Clements division. AT Hon4
ney he found himself opposed by a stron,
force commanded by General Botha. Re-
Inducements reached his force during II.
day and directed French to strenetbe,
hum during the night from Thabancbs
his ne was able to do, as the numb,
OF Beers Ill the neighborhood of Tbaha..
chu had considerably decreased. In I'D.
dltlon to these troops, Hamilton shouIs
be reinforced during the day by Broad.
woods cavalry and Bruce Hamitons in
iantry brigade. Hamilton mentioned tAa.
his casualties yesterday were about thirty
'MaXwell's brigade of the Seventh d.
vision yesterday occupied Vlaksontors ana
SchWaskraal without meeting opposition
but mounted infantry were engaged fer
some hours"
Artillery Duel.
Another dispatch says column undsv
General Hamilton Iocated the Boers To hi.
northwest and an artillery duel ensueG
without result. All accounts tell of muas
artillery firing with scarcely any casual
ties.
1t is hardly likely that two such forces
can much longer patiently face each Other
without more stirring occurrence.
General Brabants column is expected to
JON General French shortly. A number
OF Beers are reported to have been sees
retiring north, but this is scarcely author
tative. Stringent measures are being
adopted to prevent the Boer guerrilAs
from securing supplies from other centen.
The little news from Thabanchu is alb.
sorbng all interest.
The Cape parliament has been sum
moned for June %.
AT the conclusion of General Sir George
Whites visit to Windsor Queen Victoria
decorated the defender of Ladysmith with
the cross and star of the Royal Victorian
order. Her majesty and the soldier had
a lengthy conference 1t is learned that
the queen was more angry than for years
over the publication of the Spion Kop
dispatch
Situation Mt MafeLing.
London, May PA dispatch from MAZE
king, says:
"lhe Beers have been busy for several
days blowing up the railway southwards.
There was little firing during the past
eek. The town will respond cheerfully
to Lord Roberts request to hold out for
another month. Fever is rife, but other
wise the health of the garrison is good ana
all arn ,yplI -