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Evening star., 1900-10-17
EIG HT DIE IN FIRE
TENEMENT HOUSE TRAG-
EDY IN NEW YORK CITY.
Four of the Victims WOmen-Disaster
Occurred at $50 O'Clock
This Morning.

NEW YORK, October 17-Eight people
were either burned to death or suffocated
in fire which partially destroyed the
three-story and attic frame double tene-
ment house 40 and 451a Hester street early
today.
The dead:
Sarah Sass, thirty-six years old.
Samuel Sass, thirteen years.
Lena Sass, nine years.
Morris Sass, two years
Mrs. Horowitz, fortysiX years.
Rosa Lewis. fifty-two years.
Mendel Strauss, sixty years.
Samuel Strauss, twenty years.
Mary Murray, forty years old, was Sc
verely burned about the back and was
taken to hospital
The fire was discovered shortly after 1 80
o'clock by the janitor of the buildings. He
ran out into the hall to find it ablaze. His
SHOUTS aroused the others in the house, but
the flames had already gained fierce head
way and few of those in the building had
time to save themselves by the stairs
Family on Third Floor.
On the third floor of No. 40 lived Charles
Sass. his wife and four children, his moth
er-in-law and Mrs. Horowtz. Sass took
the child nearest at hand and rushed to
the fire escape. He managed to get down
to the balcony in front of the building sec
ond floor, and supposed that his wife and
the others were following him Mrs Horo-
witZ was the only one who followed him
however. She took the child from his arms
when she saw their escape was cut off
and cried to a policeman below to catch
It, The policeman held out his arms, and
as the child fell he caught it safely and
shouted to her to drop
Sass had already hung down and dropped
to the ground. Mrs Morowitz was about
to drop when flames suddenly burst through
an awning on the first floor, with such fury
that she was driven back against the wall
and her only escape cut off. So fierce were
the flames that they burst at the same
time from the awning below from the win
dew behind her and from the floor of the
balcony under her feet that it was impos-
s!bie for the fremen to rescue her. On the
balcony. only a few feet above the ground
but hedged in all sides by flames she
was burned to death before the eyes of
the horritied crowd gathered in the street.
Mother and Son Perish.
Mrs. Sass, with little Morris, had been
unable to get further than the window when
they We're both overcome by smoke and
perished. Lena Sass ran into the hallway
ana was caught by the flames there and
died. Samuel tried to rescue Mrs Rosa
Lewis from the flames, but was unsuccess-
full and they pershed together. Their
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arms still clasped about the aged womans
waist, though he had died while try
ing to drag her out.
The front room in the attic was occu-
pied by Menle Strauss and his son Samuel
Both were suffocated before they could es-
cape.
Mary Murray and Mary Martin, scrub
women, who lived in an apartment back of
the Strauss. were awakened by the smoke
and cries and started down the rear stair
way, reaching the ground in safety. On
the stairs the Martin woman's dress caught
fire, but the flames We're beaten out by
Mrs. Murray, who was slightly burned in
the back.
The loss by fire is estimated at $1,000.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
MIR. HANNA AT ABERDEEN.
He Makes Platform Speeches at Red
field and Worthwhile.

II
ABERDEEN, S. D., October 1.-THE
actual hard work of the present tour of
Senator Hanna began at an early hour to-
day at Redtield where the special train
made its first stop. Here large crowd had
gathered, and cheered continuously along
the route to the opera house. Victor Dolli-
yer made a short speech and then Senator
Hanna was introduced amid much ap-
plause.
Il have come out to South Dakota for the
first time in my life said Mr.. Hanna Ito
tell you people here just what We think in
the east will be the result of the election
that South Dakota next November will re-
gain her place and prestige in the repub-
lican party. And why not? When all the
good people of this whole country are rally
ing to the support of VIM. Mckinley, stand
ing by his administration and giving their
verdict in its faver.
At Worthwhile the train stopped a mo-
ment. Mr.. Hanna addressed a fair-sized
crowd of farmers from the rear platform
of his car.
Aberdeen was the next scheduled stop
Here, in the heart of the great South Da-
kota wheat belt, one OF the most important
meetings of the day was scheduled the
train stopping for an hour.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
His Organization Got Out the Crowds
to Hear Bryan.
DEMONSTRATION PROVED NOTHING
Antagonism of the Former Demo-
cratic Element Still Remains.
CONDITIONS ARE UNUSUAL
Special From Staff Correspondent.

Special From Staff Correspondent
NEW YORK October IL The great
Tammany- Bryan demonstration last night
proves little beyond the fact that the demo-
cratic candidate is not without support In
what was the "enemy's' country, and that
a great local boss like Croker has resources
for great display. In some respects the
demonstration was not as striking as that
of 1896, when Bryan was notified at Madi-
son Square Garden of his nomination The
street crowd was greater in 90
The audiences where Bryan spoke last
night were immense, but when they We're
all housed there was little in the appear
ance of things on the streets to indicate
something ont of the ordinary. There was
no crowd pressed together on the streets
and parking as in so. The element of Gu
riosity appeared less prominent and within
the confines of the meeting places there was
a demonstration of enthusiasm which was
utterly lacking four years ago. In a way
therefore there was something more sub
stantial in Bryan's welcome last night.
The evidences of organization compelled at
tention and the popular interest did not
seem to extend beyond the audiences.
Though Bryan spoke to possibly 10000
people In the aggregate OF the several
meetings and the demonstration was sue
cess. there was nothing in it forced upon
the impartial locker on a conviction that
the people were aroused and that great
consequences might follow. No man who
had not made up his mind III advance that
Bryan might carry the state of New York
would have that conviction forced upon him
by what he saw and heard last night.
Eject of Organization.
1t is manifest that whatever Is done for
Bryan in this state will be through power
of organization. There appears no quality
Of revolution in the situation. Men who
have been travelling with Bryan or his tour
agree that notwithstanding the great
throng of people who assembled here to
hear and cheer him his reception was not
as impressive as il was in Illinois, Indiana
and Ohio. Some who made this compari-
son were republicans some democrats.
That there Is an unusual condition in New
York is manifest, but nothing which, yet ap-
pears indicates a general turning toward
Bryan. He has real sincere support where
in 96 1t was merely perfunctory. but how
far this has extended beyond the machine
organization is a question which cannot
now be answered. One thing veg certain
is that the opposition among business men
who have at times acted with TIE demo-
cratic party has not been overcome.
J. p M.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
FILIPINOS STUDYING ENGLISH.
Postal Service Employees Going to a
Night school.

F. W. Vaille. director general of posts in
the Philippines. has written to the Post
master General regarding the opening of a
night school in Sampoloc, in order to give
native employees Of the department an op-
portunity to learn the English language, so
that they may be more efficient in the dis
charge of their duties. This school was
opened on September 3 the hours to be
from I:3O to pm. The director general
issued circular to the employees of his de-
partment which stated in part:
Employees in this service who desire to
retain their positions and secure greater
remuneration for their services must secure
a working knowledge of the English lam
Suage at as early date possible.
Previous notice has been given that
whenever 1t shall become possible to secure
men with knowledge of English such
men Will be engaged in the places Of those
employees who fail to make proper effort to
render their services of greater value to
the department. 1t Is urged upon all en-
plOyes that they avail themselves of this
opportunity for their instruction.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
Personal Mention.

DIR. Edward B. Wall Of this city has gone
to Springfield, H., to visit relatives and
friends.
Mr.. Jesse B. Norton, who has occupied
position as student assistant in the Depart
ment of Agriculture, has resigned to
cept an appointment assistant in en-
tomology in the Kansas State Agricultural
College at Manhattan This institution is
Mr.. Norton's alma mater.
Mr.. John F.. Connolly of the government
printing office has gone to his native city
of Syracuse n. Y, where he will aid the
local republican campaign committee. Mr.
Connollys campaign repertoire will include
his speech on Irish Home Rule
Evening star., 1900-10-17
Sailed on the Grant.

Gen. Shafter at San Francisco has noti-
fled the War Department that the trans
port Grant sailed yesterday with Major
Wallace, Pay Department Captain Dubois.
42d Infantry. Lieutenants Howell Philip
pine Cavalry; Cults. 11th Cavalry; Fenner,
9Th Artillery, Hasson, 35th Infantry; three
contract surgeons, seventy-five hospital
and twenty-four signal corps men. one COM
missary sergeant. eighty-seyen easuaIs,
421 recruits Two officers and one enlisted
man. marine corps: three female nurses,
eleven civilian employees
Evening star., 1900-10-17
Army Orders,

Capt G. C. Nj. Godfrey, assistant sur
geon, row in Brooklyn, has been assigned
To duty with recruits ordered to the Phil
ippine Islands on the transport fitzpatrick
Maj. j. Nj. Carson, jr., quartermaster. L.
S. ", has been ordered to visit certain
army posts in Virginia, South Carolina
Georgia, Alabama and Florida On COM
pletion of this special duty he will return
To his regular station in this city.
Second Lieut.. George W. Stuart, 9TH In
fantry, has been ordered to examination
for promotion.
Capt. S. A. Smoke, 9Th Infantry, and
Capt. j. h. Pitcher, assistant surgeon, have
been ordered to examination to determine
their physical condition.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
CHINESE FIRED sHRAPNEL.
They Also Had Mined Approaches to
Pei.TanR.

VICTORIA. B. c., October III. c. Hem
NETT. one of the passengers returning on
the Empress of japan, was present at the
taking of the Pei-tang forts by the Ger
mans and Russians. He says the French
artillery was present, but did not take part
and the British arrived after the Chinese
guns were silenced. The Russians opened
fire at am, and fired six shots before the
Chinese replied with shrapnel. which burs'
among the attackers. AS the advance con
tinued, several mines exploded, and two
mounted officers and ponies were blowr
into the air. The gunners got the range
about am. and landed shells in the forts
which were soon ablaxe. and the Chimes,
guns silenced.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
GALE ALONG COAST
VESSELS REPORTED IN DISTRESS AT
NEW ENGLAND PORTS.
The John EndfcOtt Adrift-Crew Of the
Gen. Sheridan Saved With
Difficulty.

HIGHLAND LIGHT. Mass, October IL
The New York schooner Gen. Sheridan
went ashore south of Highland Light last
night during the heavy westerly gale. With
great difficulty, on account of the apparent
ignorance of the schooner's men to the
of the life lines, the crew were saved.
The Gen. Sheridan began to go to pieces
early this morning.
When the vessel was discovered the crews
of the Highland Light and of the Pamet
river stations began the work of rescue. A
life line was shot over the bows of the
Sheridan, but those on board made both
the hawser and the whip line fast to the
foremast, thus blocking the work of the
life savers Finally, the men on shore car
ried the hawser well up on the beach.
bringing it above the surf. and over this
swinging rope the schooner's crew made
their way hand over hand to the breakers.
where the lifesaving men caught and drag
ged them from the surf.
Lemuel Staples, member of the schoo-
ner'S crew, aged Seventythree years. was
so exhausted by his severe experience that
1t was necessary to carry him to the sta
ton.
The Gen. Sheridan was bound from Perth
Amboy for Boston with cargo of drain
pipe. She was built at Essex, Conn, in
1863 and halls from New York city She
registered tons gross
Steamer John Endicott AdrIft.
COHASSET. Mass, October 17-rhe
steamer John Endicott which struck and
sank on Hardings ledge a month ago and
which was raised few days since and was
being towed to Boston. drifted in at this
place early today. She encountered a large
fleet of boats in the harbor, but cleared
them all and brought up on the beach.
heavy gale here just before midnight, the
schooner Mary Lee Newton went ashore on
the West Quoddy head and broke up in
few minutes. The crew of five were res
cued by life savers.
The little schooner Twilight, ten tons,
also went down. Her crew of two men es-
capped.
HINGHAM Mass. October 1.-THE light
er Sampson, which, with the lighter Dewey,
has been engaged in raising the steamer
John Endicott off Hardings ledge, broke
her cable during the westerly gale and
was driven ashore on Black rock.
The four men comprising the crew We're
brought ashore by. the Stony Beach life
saving crew thoroughly exhausted.
The barge is entirely under water. and is
likely To be total loss. She is owned by
Belts Bros. Of Rsst0n
Fleet Caught on Chatham.
CHATHAM. Mass, October 1.-THE Sc
we're gale from the northwest last night
caught large fleet off this coast. The
Monomoy life saving station crew have
gone To the assistance Of a distressed three
masted schooner near Shoveiful Shoals.
Apparently she is sinking. Another
schooner has gone down between ollock
Rip and Shovelful Shoal which leads to
the suppOsition that the vessels were in
collision. 1t is thought the foundered craft
was a three-master.
The three-masted schooner is disabled off
this point and the Chatham life saving
crew has gone out to her Her sails
blown away and apparently sne is leaking.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
HOWE'S NAME DROPPED.
Fell Three Votes short of III. Han
Of Fame.


NEW YORK. October 17.-ChancelIor Nc
Cracken Of the University of New York
requests that the following be published:
BY reason Of a clerical error Ghe mis-
reading Of single figure). in our canvass
of the Representatives OF the 100 electors or
the hall Of fame, fifty-three votes were
credited 10 Elias Howe instead Of fortv
seven. Seventeen chief justices were re-
corded as supporting him, when the mum
ber was eleven. Failing therefore 10 re-
ceive hfty-one votes, his name is not in
cluded among those to be inscribed This
present year. This reduces the ron of
pames 70 twenty-nine. and leaves twenty
one vacant panels 10 be filled two wears
hence. IN 1872. The official count will BE-
published in few weeks in the book of
the ran of Fame. In a few instances I e
figures may vary slightly from those pub
Eshed IN the public prints but the roll of
twenty y-n!ue names is now assured Very
truly yours. Henry VI. McGracken Clarence
ID. Ashley. Edward X. Shaw, committee"
Evening star., 1900-10-17
THIS ENDS STRIKE
Big Coal Companies Agree to De-
mands of the Miners.
CONFERENCE IN PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia and Reading Company
Out in Statement.
l. E II / q III w ILL f Q L l. Q w

PHILADELPHIA. October 1.-THE con-
ference between the Individual coal oper-
ators and the representatives OF the big
Spal-carrying companies, with view 10
bring about the termination of the anthra-
cite coal strike, was resumed this morning
IN the private office of President Harris OF
the Reading Railway Company.
The conference resulted In an agreement
to accede to the demands made by the mine
workers convention. The Philadelphia ana
Reading Coal and Iron Company at once
issued the following statement:
1T hereby withdraws the notice posted
October 8, 1860 and to bring about practical
uniformity In the advance of wages in the
several coal regions. gives notice that II
will suspend the operation Of the sliding
scale. will pay 10 per cent advance on Sep
tember wages till April l. 1901, and there
after until further notice, and will take up
with its mine employees any grievances
which they may have.
The Leh.gh Valley Company. In whose re-
gion the sliding scale is also in operation.
will issue similar notice. as will also the
individual operators who We're represented
at the meeting.
This meets all the demands of the strik-
ers and means the immediate ending OF the
strike.
Eleven Strikers Arrested.
HAZLETON. Pa, October 17.-Eleven
strikers who are alleged to have been the
leaders of mob which started a riot at
Oneida. near here, last Wednesday, when
one private guard killed and several
other persons We're dangerously injured
were arrested b. special policemen today
at LAT place and taken to PGttsviie for
hearing. The officials Of Coke Bros. < Co.
whose mine the object of attack that
day. caused the arrest Of the eleven men.
but they refuse TO say on what charges
they werr taken into custody.
At work in Panther Creek Valley.
LANSFORD. Pa. October lT.-Superin-
tendent ". u. Zthmer Of the Lehigh Coal
and Navigation Company said today that
every one of that company.s col!ierIes in
the Panther Creek and Nesquehonlng val
leys are IN operation today. No. / collIery
of that company at Nesquehon.ng when
was closed down yesterday by the strikers
was reported by the superintendent to be
working full handed today. The troops are
stsu in the Panther Creek valley.
Good News for Strikers
W1LkESBARRE. Pa, October 1.-THE
Associated Press bulletin posted here this
afternoon announcing that the operators in
conference ~ Philadelphia had decided to
meet the demands Of The strikers was re-
-eeived with the greatest enthusiasm by all
classes. The strikers gathered in hundreds
before the newspaper offices and the news
was, cheered 10 the echo.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
Prof. Carl Plehn viii Have Charge of
the Work,

BERKELEY. Cal, October 17.-President
Wheeler of the state university has re-
cefved word that Prof Carl &. Plehn has
arrived in the Philippines and has COM
menced the work of inquiry into the condi-
tions of internal taxation. Later he Will
have charge of the first census ever under
taken in the Philippines.
Under the Philippine commission night
school has been opened in Manila for the
purpose of instruction in English. More
than 200 students are attending, and an
other school will be started.
DR.. David +. Barrows assistant slIpertn-
tendent of public instruction, has been
given entire charge of the schools in Ma
Mia. He will reorganze them according to
modern ideas.
Evening star., 1900-10-17

Charged with Intimidating Negro
Voters in North Carolina

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PORTSMOUTH. Va, October l7.-Many
prominent democrats in North Carolina are
being arrested on the eve of the election by
United States deputy marshals upon war
rants charging them with the intimidation
of voters
The constitutional amendment dIsfran-
ehising the negro vote in North Carolina is
not effective until next year. but it Is said
that democrats Of standing have determined
10 enforce its provisions a the coming cleo
t!On. anyway, and that wherever there is
any evidence that steps have been taken 10
that end those suspected OF responsibility
therefor are arrested. Most OF the war
rants served have been in Johnston county.
and the most intense excitement has been
caused by Whdt the democrats denOm,nate
as federal Interference.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
Fleet Caught on Chatham.
GALE ON LAKE HURON.
Large Schooner Seen Flying Signals
of Distress.

DETROIT. Mich, October 11.-Special dis
patches to the Tribune state that a gale
from the north has been blowing on Lake
Huron and that a large three-masted
schooner was seen off Lexington flying sig
nails Of distress late today. Dispatches from
Port Huron state that owing to the violent
storm a number of vessels were obliged to
seek shelter there.
A special to the Free Press from Tawas
says the schooner Canton was dismantled
In the gale on Lake Huron. The foremast,
mainmast and miZZen were broken off. She
came to anchor under ottawa Point, where
life savers went to the assistance OF the
crew.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
New Trade Treaties With Italy.

Following the example set by Germany,
and of late by Russia, Italy has organized
permanent board commission of eX-
perts for the purpose of preparing for new
trade treaties with foreign powers.
Its first task, says Vice Consul General
Hanauer at Frankfort, Germany, is the eX-
animation of reports ot Italian chambers of
commerce 1t will then consider the lately
enacted increase in the Russian tariff and
prepare reciprocity treaty with Germany.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
NJ. NJ. DOLPHIN PRESIDENT.
New Head of the Order of Railway
TelegraDherS.

ST LOUIS October I'm. NJ. Dolphin of
Kansas City has been elected president of
the Order of Railway Telegraphers, vice w
" Powell. removed Dolphin formerly was
first vice president of the order. T. NJ.
Plerson, 8. J. Kelly and F. G. Sinclair We're
elected first, second and third vice presi-
dents, respectively. T. w. Baron and c. E.
Layman were chosen directors. 1t is ex-
pected the work of the convention will be
finished this afternoon.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
Prince HohenIohe to Resign.

REfelIN, October 17.-Persistent reports
said to be based on semi-officiaI informa-
ton, are current to the effect that Prince
Hchenlohe's resignation of the imperial
chancelorship Is pending.
Count Won Buelow. the minister for for
eign affairs arrived at Hamburg today and
was Immediately received by Emperor Will
Lam
Evening star., 1900-10-17
ChicagO's Gas War Settled,

NEW YORK, October IA Wall street
news bureau says: 'The settlement of the
Chicago gas war was effected at 3 O clock
this morning at conference at the Holland
House. The Peoples Gas Company will
withdraw from the territory heretofore oc-
cupied by the Ogden Gas Company.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
WILHELNINA'S BETROTHAL.
Minister Newell Has Received Omcial
Notification.

Secretary Hay today received the follow
ing:
THE HAGUE, October Ii.
Secretary Of State Washington:
Official notification of betrothal of her
majesty, Queen Wilhelmina. to his high
ness, Duke Henry V!odege of Mecklenburg-
SchWerin, just received. Newell.
The dispatch is from Stanford Newell,
minister Holland
Evening star., 1900-10-17
Nav RECOVER.

Mary Chapman the little colored child
who was SO seriously burned yesterday
morning at the home of her mother in
O'Brien's court, is still under treatment at
the Emergency Hospital. While her condi-
ton is serious, she was somewhat better
today, and the doctors think she may re-
cover.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
THEUNIS HOTHA SURRENDERS
Brother of BOer Conn ander-in-Chiet
Gives Up.

LONDON. October IA dispatch receiy-
ed here today from Lord Roberts, under
date of Pretoria, Tuesday, October 16, re-
ports a number of minor affairs but SAYS
that the only incident of Importance was
the surrender of Theunis Botha, brother
of Commandant General Botha, at Volks-
rust October IL.
LORENZO MARQUES, October 17.-Mr
Kruger has postponed his departure for
Europe until October 20. He will land at
MarSeilleS.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
KILLED an Unknown Burglar.

WILKESBARRE, Pa, October 1I.-John
Hughes postmaster at Cambria, near here
.hot and killed an unknown burglar. who
broke into the Office Ihis morning. There
we're two burglars, and when Hughes fired
sbey ran. Later of them was found
Sead by the roadside.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
Offer Of 1926 900 for Charley Herr.

LEXING4 KY, October I7.-John d.
Creighton of Omaha has offered So 900 for
Charley Herr t2oD. the famous Kentucky
trotting stallion. David Cahill, a poor
dairyman, who bought the horse and two
others for SO, wants $4,000 for him.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
Steamship Arrivals.

At New York, Alsatia, from Naples
AT Queenstown. Teutonic.. from New York
for Liverpool.
At Plymouth, Pennsylvania, from New
York for Cherbourg an Hamburg
Evening star., 1900-10-17
WIFI ChrfStpn the Arys1psns

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, October 17.--Gov-
ernor Jones today designated his daughter
Miss Robbie Newton Jones. TO christen the
monitor Arkansas, which will be launched
at Newport News, November TO-
Evening star., 1900-10-17
The I.OEan 81

The Logan Sails for San Francisco.
Gen. Macarthur notified the War Depart
ment this morning that the transport Lo-
gan left Manila yesterday for San Fran
F.