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Evening star., 1900-05-03
WARNING TO REPUBLICANS
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ELECTION OF
A DEMOCRATIC MAYOR AT ST. PAUL.
Opposition to the Porto Rican Tariff
Very Strong in Min
nesOta.

The success of the DEMOCRATS in elect
ing candidate fer mayor of St. Paul
Mimi, is regarded as warning to the re-
publicans of the danger that lies in the
affront given public sentiment by the en-
actment of the Porto Rican tariff and the
determination of certain leaders to make
the course in that legislation a matter of
party policy. Opposition to the ways and
means committee Porto Rican policy was
particularly strong in Minnesota. When
the bill was under discussion the two SEN
ators from that state voted against it in
the Senate, and it Is said by those in
formed that the opposition to the policy is
as strong now as 1t was before the bill
became law. The republican state con-
Vention will have either to refuse the in
dorsement which the party national lead
ers want or else must repudate the action
of the two senators in voting against the
bill.
II Is believed that the state convention
Will stand by the senator's but II it should
not 90 SO 1t might endanger the loss of
the state to the republicans this fall. The
success OF the democrats in st, Paul Is
said to be peculiarly significant in this,
that it not only indicated the public resent
ment OF the Porto Rican policy but shows
also that the TWO wings of the democracy,
the gold and the silver, are coming together
IN that state on account of opposition to
that policy. Mr. Smith, who was elected
mayor over the republican candidate, was
a gold democrat in 1896 and it is said that,
though he associated himself with the
Palmer and Buckner people, he really went
further, and voted for McKi inIey His nom
nation for mayor caused trouble within
the party at the time, tho silver element
coHtesting 1t in the courts. Before the
election. however, both the silver democrats
and the silver republicans came to his sup
port ana ms election was accomplished by
the uniting of all the elements that COM
pose the democratic party, other issues be-
Ing strong enough to overcome the differ
ences on the money ouestion
Evening star., 1900-05-03
FOR ARMOR PLATE PLANT.
Conditional Provision In the Naval
Bill Reported to the Senate

The Senate committee on naval affairs
reported the naval appropriation bill today.
The bill as reported carries 1858, ,12S. GIG an
increase over the House bill Of 81, 241,O00.
The principal increases are: Naval Acad-
emy at Annapolis. S2.0OO,Oo0; public works
at navy yards, 1892, 400; Gathman gun
equipment, $3.50, 1000; ocean surveys, $4,000.
The Senate struck out the provision ap-
propriating 100000 for emergencies in tha
island possessions.
The provision relating to armor appro-
pirates the 81 100000 carried in the House
bill for the purchase of armor, directs the
Secretary of the Navy to pay not exceeding
S545 per ton for armor for the Maine, Ohio
and Missouri, and to contract for other
vessels at S445 per ton, and IL II cannot be-
purchased at that price he is TO acquire a
site and erect an armor plate plant to cost
not more than S4O00,00O. of which sum
81, 600 600 is made Immediately available
Another provision is that no contracts for
armor for vessels provided in the present
act shall be made at a price higher than
$500 per ton.
By another amendment the President Is
authorized to purchase from Spain the
floating dock in Havana harbor at S2i5,OO0
and SIS 600 is allowed for transferring the
dock to such point as may be determined
upon.
Evening star., 1900-05-03
Sixteen Thousand Of Building Trades
Out in Philadelphia.
TROUBLE BETWEEN THE UNIONS
Other Tradesmen Refuse to Work
With Brotherhood Carpenters.
CONVENTION HALL AFFECTED

PHILADELPHIA May 3-As a result O,
the action last night of the Allied Building
Trades Council in refusing to recognize the
brotherhood of Carpenters because the la
ter agreed to work on buildings regardless
OF whether union or non union men are en-
ployed thereon so long as their union is
recognized. the Allied Building Trades
Council this morning in retaliation ordered
out all Its men wherever Brotherhood of
carpenters men are working. Secretary
Allen OF the Building Trades Council SAYS
that In consequence of this order about
12ooo additional men quit work after S
CLOCK this morning. This makes about
5000 men in all employed in the building
trades now on strike in this city.
This mornings order affects the exposi.
uon building, where hundreds of men are
at work preparing the structure for the re-
publican national convention.
conference Fails to Adjust Trouble.
one conference this morning between the
representatives of the Brotherhood of Car
penters and the Building Trades Council
Ialied to effect settlement of the differ
ences; Another conference will be held
later in the day.
This mornings action materially compli-
Gates the strike situation, as in many IN
stances employers who had signed the scale
OF the Allied Building Trades Council and
nave been forced to suspend operation be-
cause or the order from the Trades Coun-
Gil headquarters.
business Agent Holt of the Brotherhood
OF carpenters made this statement today:
1t is diseouraging to have to take the
step we do, but this organization cannot be
USED as a catspaw to draw the chestnuts Of
o1her unions out of the fire. We appealed
10 some of the other unions to insist upon
the elght-hour work day and not to be too
lpSiStent upon wages which may be con-
sdered eXorbitant.
Our wages We're only increased 10 cents
a day along with the eght-hour demands.
Other trades jumped their wage schedules
from 81. and 81. so to 50 20 and s. 10 a day.
Now, then, the sympathetic strike clause of
the Allied Building Trades will compel all
the unions to uphold even the most radical
demands. Why should We jeopardize our
position. when We have no control over
the demands of people We must support ?'
Secretary Aliens Views.
Joseph B. Allen, secretary of the Allied
Building Trades Council, said.
1T is unfortunate that We are compelled
to take this position, but We have no al
tentative. We have carpenters in our or
ganization who are paying their dues, and
also who demand protection. They must
be protected. Our whole movement is sum-
med UP in one expression, 'one for all
and all for one We sink Or swim together
One building trade cannot maintain the
elght-hour work day unless all get it. 1 do
hope the brotherhood will listen to reason.
1t has forced our hand'
Evening star., 1900-05-03
RAILROAD STRIKE SETTLED.
Superintendent Watt Expects the
Men Back in the Morning.

BUFFALO, N. Y, May 3-The railroad
strike is considered practically settled. 1t
is understood that the Nickel Plate has
agreed to abide by the action of the New
York Central, and 1t is believed that the
Erie, Lackawanna, Lehigh and Western
New York and Pennsylvania will acquiesce
In the arrangement. Superintendent A. NJ
Watt of the New York Central is quoted as
follows on the action of the men in ac-
cepting the agreement conditionally:
Il hope to see some of the representa-
tives of the men today and have a talk
with them. OF course, we will wait q rea-
sonable time. but were not going to wait
forever. l do not think it reasonable TO
inconvenience the New York Central on
account of the attitude of other roads
Such action would discourage us from TAX
ing the initiative in the future. Possibly
they could not get word sent around
among the men in time to have them at
work today, but 1t seemed 20 be the senti-
rent of the conferees that word would be
passed around in time to have the men go
to work tomorrow. I should be surprised
and disappointed If there should be any
radical departure from the understood ar
rangement whereby the men were TO be at
work by Friday morning
Evening star., 1900-05-03
FOREST FIRES RAGING.
Estimated That 100000 Worth of
Timber Has Been Destroyed.

Timber Has Been Destroyed.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, May 3-There is
no let-up in the ierceness of the forest
fires and the whole country around Cum
berland is af1ame. Although the fires are
not in close proximity, the city is en-
shrouded in smoke. 1t Is estimated that
100000 worth of timber has already been
destroyed. In some sections prayers for
rain are constantly being offered. A tract
of 5000 acres has been burned over near
Kingwood. w. Va, and the fire was still
unchecked last night. Two school houses
and several barns, including two horses
were in the path Of the fire and were quickly
eaten UP by the flames. Berkeley Springs
the well-known West Virginia summer re-
sort, is reported in danger, the flames hay-
ing crept up to the southern edge of the
place, taking hundreds of cords of wood
and bark, many thousand feet of lumber
and miles of fencing in their course Scores
of fire fighter are at work. Sideling Hill
touching Bedford and Fulton counties in
Pennsylvania and Aliegany and Washing
ton counties in Maryland. is all in flames
Fires are raging on the mountains near
Cherry Run. Many miles of lumber rail-
road along the line of the West Virginia
Central railroad have been burned, includ-
Ing long strip of the private tram line of
the ]. L. Rmebarger Lumber Company at
Dobbin, W. Va.
McIlvaine's Inn, the historic mountain
house near Everett, is In great danger
Special police are searching for the men
who maliciously started the fires in Bed
ford county. Striking bark peelers are
charged with the fires in many sections,
Evening star., 1900-05-03
DROVE THE BOERs BACK.
Gen. Hamilton Has Successful En-
EaEement ut HOutnek.


gaEement ut HOutnek.
LONDON. May 3.-The war office has re-
ceived the following report from Lord Rob-
erts under date Of BlQemfontein, May 2:
Gen. Hamilton met with considerable
success, and drove the enemy out of the
strong position they had taken up at Hout-
mex. with comparatively small loss to u.s.
The Beers dispersed In several direc-
tions, mainly TO the east and north leaving
twenty-six prisoners in our hands, includ-
ing one commandant and sixteen other
wounded men. Gen. Hamilton is now in
camp at JaCobsrust. AS the men needed
rest after fighting seven out of the last
ten days. ] ordered them to halt for the
day. Gen. Broadwood's brigade of cavalry
arrived upon the scene in time to afford
valuable assistance by threatening the enc
my's rear.
During the afternoon Gen. Ian Hamilton
was Joined by Gen Bruce Hamilton's bri-
gade Of infantry.
The enemy admit having twelve killed
and forty wounded yesterday. Among the
former was Lieu;. Gunther, German off
Ger belonging to the 55th regiment. and
among the latter was Naximof the Rus
Twenty-oue out of tifty-two of the enemys
casualties occurred among the members
of that legion. Two Frenchmen were
among the killed.
Gen. Hamilton speaks In high terms Of
the good service performed by the Sth
Hussars. under col. Cloves and made up
into Il regiment of lancers which came into
Gen Brpadwood's brigade and assisted
In making the Beers vacate their posi-
ton The final stroke to the enemy's rOut
was given by the GOrdons and two COM
panies of the Shropshire Light Infantry,
who Cheered loudly when they got within
200 yards of the position.
"Ki:chener,s Horse is also spoken of in
terms Of praise
Evening star., 1900-05-03
LOUISIANA PURCHASE CENTENNIAL.
An Executive Session of the House
Special Committee.

The House special committee on the cele-
bration of the centennial Of the Louisiona
purchase met this morning in the room Of
the committee on insular affairs Chair
man Tenney presided, and all the mems
bers of the committee were present except
Mr.. Otey of Virginia. The presence at
the meeting of Mr. Steele of Indiana, WHO
has not attended any of the sessions here
tofore was cause for encouragement to
the friends of the measure. The session
of the committee was executive.
The committee, after considering the bill
by sections, adjourned until next Wednes-
day. No action was taken, the committee
desiring to see the printed reports OF the
hearing, which have been delayed in pub
lication, before reaching a decision. Mem
bers of the committee when seen after the
adjournment of the meeting stated that no
opposition to the S5,OO0,OO0 appropriation
had developed, and that the prospects for
favorable report were bright.
Ex-Gov. Francis and Mr.. Seth Cobb will
leave Washington for St Louis this even-
ing. They express themselves as well sat-
isfied with the disposition of the committee
so far they have been able to ascer-
tain it.
Evening star., 1900-05-03
DEWEY PARTY OFF TO ST. LOFTS.
VIII Stop at Jacksonville to Visit G..
A. r. Encampment

"a II. fncampment.
CHICAGO, May 3.-Admiral Dewey. his
wife and the party accompanying him left
chicago at 8 o'clock this morning in their
baltimore and Ohio special train for St.
Louis.
r AT Jacksonville, which will be reached at
13o o'clock this afternoon, a stop of about
three hours will be made. Here the hero
or Manila bay will be the guest of honor
at the state encampment of the G. A. R.
At Jacksonville elaborate preparations
nave been made to receive Admiral Dewey.
AS soon as possible after his arrival the
parade will start and will be reviewed by
MIN. Buildings along the line of march
nave been lavishly decorated
From st. Louis the admiraPs special train
viii go to Memphis over the Illinois Cen
tral; from Memphis to Nashville over the
Louisville and Nashville and from Nash
Hliie to Knoxville over the Chattanooga and
81. LOUIS. Knoxville will be reached Fri
day, May IL From Knoxville the admiral
goes to Washington over the Southern.
Evening star., 1900-05-03
HOT FIGHT WITH REBELS
FOUR AMERICANS killed AND Sly
TEEN WOUNDED.
ReconnOitering Party of 26th Infantry
Fall Into Trap of the
Filipinos.

MANILA, May 3-A dispatch received
here today from Iloilo reports that des-
perate fight took place at Leambanac. in
the center of the Island of Panay. 1t ap-
pears that accommodating party of the
10Th Infantry was surrounded and that
four Of the Americans were killed, and
that sixteen other severely wounded were
left on the field The remainder of the
soldiers had a narrow escape
The dispatch adds that reinforcements
We're sent from Iloilo as soon as news of
the AFFAIR was received whereupon the Fill
iplnos retreated to their mountain strong
hold.
Evening star., 1900-05-03
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The flagship Baltimore, with Rear Ad-
miral Watson aboard, has arrived at Kobe.
Japan, en- route to the United States,
The Glacier has sailed from Sydney for
Brisbane.
The Adams has arrived at Santa Cruz.
The Buffalo, with crew of landsmen
aboard, has sailed from Hampton Roads
for Fayal on a training cruise
The Porter and the Dupont have sailed
from New York for Newport.
The torpedo boat Gwinn, at Annapolis.
has also been ordered to Newport, and wifi
sail June Ii.
The sehoolship St. Mary's has sailed from
New York on a training cruise, which will
take her to Southampton, Havre, Gibraltar
and Madeira, returning to New York about
October l5.
Evening star., 1900-05-03
The German Mining Strikes.

In recent letter to the State Department
Consul Hughes, at Coburg. records the prac-
teal termination of the strike among the
coal miners in the provinces of Bohemia,
Silesia and Moravia, northern Austria and
IN Saxony. Germany. Terms offered by the
mine owners have proved satisfactory to
the majority OF the strikers, although 1t is
said that 1900 of the "a 600 men that orig
inaily went out on the strike are still hold
Ing out for more concessions,
Evening star., 1900-05-03

The chief naval photographer has made
the following forecast for the North At
lantic ocean for the month of May.
Generally fair weather over the north
Atlantic. Occasional gales north of the
3Jth parallel, moderate to fresh in force
most frequent in latitude As degre ESQ de-
grees north. Fog probable between 10th and
10th meridians in an area of varying width,
reaching maximum In longitude of As de-
grees west. Most frequent fog over the
Lorthern part of this area. Icebergs chiefly
east Of Newfoundland and off the eastern
and southern edges of the Grand Banks
Limits of the trades moving northward."
Evening star., 1900-05-03
MIR. TOWNE FOR SEcoyn PLACE.
He May Be Put on the Ticket With Mr.

The suggestion of Chas. A. Towne by the
Michigan democrats for second place on
the ticket with Bryan gives formal express
sion to sentiment which seems to be
growing among democratic leaders While
Towne is a silver republican and chairman
or the national committee of that party,
democrats do not recognize any distinction
between that and being democrat, and. in
fact, Towne is a democrat. He is one of
the ablest men in the silver combination
and 1t Is believed that his nomination would
add strength to the ticket, particularly in
minnesota and Michigan. 1t is regarded
lican organization will be formally merged
with the democratic organization at Kansas
city, and the nomination of Towne on the
ticket with Bryan would not cause surprise.
Evening star., 1900-05-03

Suggested Fund for the Utah Mint
Disaster Sufferers.

The Evening Star today received a tel
egram from a lady, lately a resident here,
and well known socially for her charitable
work, but who desired to have her name not
used, saying, why not start subscrp-
ton in this evenings Star for the women
left widows and the children fatherless by
the Utah mine disaster? 1 gladly give 5000.
Our people have been generous to Cuba
and the suffering in India, we must not for
get our own.
The Evening Star will be glad to receive,
acknowledge and forward to the proper
source all contributions for this noble pur-
pose.
Evening star., 1900-05-03

Mr.. Charles r. Dean of this city has been
appointed private secretary to the first as
sistant secretary of state, DR.. David j.
Hill, to fill vacancy caused by resigna-
ton. Mr.. Dean is a native of Illinois, but
has resided in the District for many years
past. He is a graduate of the law school
of Columbian University, and held the Of
fice of secretary of that school
Evening star., 1900-05-03
AGAINST CLEVELAND.
Most Democrats Would Rather Vote
for Mckinley.

The assertion credited to some wise poll
tician" in New York that Mr.. Cleveland
might be induced to re-enter politics. and
that he still has In him excellent qualities
for presidential candidate, has made no
impression upon the party men at Washing
ton The democrats do not even dignity
the suggestion to the extent of commenting
upon it. Most any democrat in Congress
would agree that fully nine-tenths of the
present democratic party would rather vote
for Mckinley than for Cleveland If they
we're compelled to vote for one or the other
Evening star., 1900-05-03
ASKED TO EXPLAIN
Choate Sends Salisbury a Note Re-
garding the Sea Witch.
SHIP Was BOARDED BY BRITISH
Her Captain Claims He Was in
Three-MiIe Limit.
y EWS OF TIL E W a r

LONDON, May at has been learned by
a representative of the Associated Press
that United States Ambassador Choate has
asked Lord Salisbury for explanations as
to the alleged abuse of international right
in the case of the American ship Sea
Witch. which. according to the statement
of her commander. Capt. Howe was board
ed by the British warship Wasp within
the threc-miles limit of Portuguese terri
tory in East Africa.
The American Ship Sea Witch left Wal
lorOO December 3, and arrived at Delagoa
bay February II She sailed March for
Port Natal DURHAM, and arrived there
March o.
Evening star., 1900-05-03
DEATH LIST MAY REACH 300
EVERY MAN IN THE sCOFIELD NINE
PERISHED.
Work of Recovering Bodies of Victims
Cannot BE Finished for
Several Days.

SALT LAKE, Utah, May $50 far al
most 300 bodies have been recovered from
the ScOfield mine, and it is thought that
sufficient bodies yet remain to bring the
list of dead near 300.
Nobody entertains the fantest hope that
there is a living man In the mine 1t is
now only a question of recovering the
bodies of the victims, and that cannot be
finished for several days.
The fact that the rush of air from the
mouth of the main entry of the mine was
sufficient to blow man and his team
across the gulch almost 300 yards will
serve to indicate what force was exerted
within the workings of the mine and in
the immediate vicinity of the explosion.
The body of Joseph Graves, a Utah bat
teryman, was among those taken out He
was married about three months ago, and
his wife is not yet eighteen years of age
This is but one case of many.
II any one man is to blame for the acci-
dent it will never be known, for no man
who can tell the story has come out of
the mine alive. Many old coal miners
familiar with these mines, state that they
have always been regarded as the safest
mines in the state. These men also say
that the company's policy has always been
to spare no expense in order to keep the
mines in thoroughly safe condition. At
the coal company's store everything Is
being given out free of charge that the
families of the dead are in immediate need
of, and the store is being kept open day
and night.
The relief fund last night amounted to
$500. and contributions in the shape
of money and provisions are being receiy-
ed from many places in and out Of the
state.
President Mckinley this afternoon sent
Evening star., 1900-05-03

work on the battle ship Alabama at the
Cramp shipyard. Philadelphia, has made a
report to the Navy Department in regard
to the work on the vessel. showing that 1t
is progressing in highly satisfactory man.
ner. He says that the vessel will probably
be ready for her preliminary sea trial June
30, and that except for painting and fin
ishing up she will be prepared to go
into commission at the conclusion of that
trial. provided it demonstrates her seagoing
qualities
Evening star., 1900-05-03

NEW YORK, May 3.-The body OF an
other victim OF the boating accident nv
which three young men were drowned H.,
Oyerpeck creek. near EaglewOod n / ON
Sunday. was found today. 1t was that of
Dennis Sweeney, aged twenty-three years
The body of Lawrence Quigiey the third
victim Of the accident, has not yet been
found
Evening star., 1900-05-03

CAPE TOWN. May 3.-Within an hour
after the opening Of the Ottawa fire relief
fund here there We're five subscriptions Of
$500 each recorded. The members of Strath-
cona's Horse contributed iiberally.
Evening star., 1900-05-03
DISTRICT MILITIA.
Retired Army Oficer May BE Detailed
as Adlutant General

The House committee on military affairs
has fayorably reported House bill 1925, pro-
viding that the President of the United
States may detail as adjutant general of the
District of Columbia militia any retired Of
ficer of the army who may be nominated To
the President by the brigadier general COM
manding the District of Columbia militia
such retired officer while so detailed to
have the active service pay and allowances
Of his rank in the regular army
Evening star., 1900-05-03

Secretary Root, whose cold has developed
into tonsilitis, is reported to be mending
today, and if his Improvement continues
he will be at the War Department usual
Monday morning. He was able to attend
to some business at his house today, and
saw one or two of the officials of the de-
partment.
Evening star., 1900-05-03

Mr.. Moon has introduced a bill in the
House creating territorial form of govern
ment for the Indian territory, which is to
be known by the name Of the Territory of
Jefferson.
Evening star., 1900-05-03

NEW YORK. May 3.-Alfred w. Bryant,
who jumped from the Brooklyn bridge yes
terday. was reported by the hospital physi-
clans to be in q Precarious condition.
Evening star., 1900-05-03

q,
Governor Wells, Salt Lake City, Utah:
i desire to express my intense sorrow
upon learning of the terrible calamity
which has occurred at Scofield, and my
deep sympathy with the wives, children and
friends of the unfortunate victims Of the
explosion.
"(SigneD WILLIAM MCKINLEY
Evening star., 1900-05-03
THE ROAD To FORTUNE.

The Road to Fortune is
through Printers Ink.-P.
7. Barnun.
Evening star., 1900-05-03
EXECUTIVE MANSION,

President Mckinley this afternoon sent
the following telegram to Governor Wells
of Utah:
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-14
BILLS ALLOWED
The County Commissioners Audit
ed A Large Number OF Them
Yesterday

ty commissioners allowed the following
bills in addition to those already pub
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-14

Fresh cut flowers daily at Potter
Whites.