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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-31
TO FIGHT THE TOBACCO TRUST.

Growers Forming Associations by
Counties in the south.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NORFOLK. Va, January 31.-The forma-
tioi' of the County Tobacco Association has
actively begun to fight the tobacco trust In
North Carolina. Blanks are being prepared
for Pledges 10 be signed by all growers.
The securing of these from 80 per cent of
the growers is necessity 10 insure the
success of The Plan, which, in such an
event, will, it is positively asserted, secure
a proper price for leaf and break the grip
OF the tobacco trusts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-31
Tabled by the Committee.

The House committee on banking and
currency today disposed of the bill propos-
Ing to prohibit the holding of national bank
stock by any Secretary of the Treasury by
laying the measure upon the table Similar
action was taken on the pending bill to pro-
vide uniform and stable currency law, as
this subject has been already dealt with by
the House. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-31
AMBUSHED BY THE REBELS.
Lieut.. schenck and Four Men Killed
Five Wounded.

MANILA. January 31.-Monday's affair
near SUbig resembled the recent pack-tratn
ambush. Lieut. Schenck, with a. scouting
party Of forty men of the 18th infantry.
ran into large force of insurgents In a
mountain defile. Schneck fell at the first
volley. shot in the head. Sergeant Single
ton and three privates were killed and five
men were wo-lnced. The Americans then
reTeated. AftArward stronger force was
sent 10 the scene Of the fighting and the
il sUrgents departed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-31
To RAISE DUTY ON LUMBER.
Canadian Lumbermen Demand Pro-
lection Against American PrOduct.

SEATTLE. Wash, January 31.-The luIn-
her and shingle men of British Columbia
combined at meeting held at Vancouver
yesterday TO -aise prices. In order to pre-
vent American competition they have sent
a memorial to the Canadian government
asking that n heavy duty be placed on
American lumber At present there Is an
import duty of 81 per thousand on lumber
and 30 cents per thousand on shingles The
Canadians have an export duty of 81 per
thousand feet on logs. but no import duty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-31
MIR. Wilkinson the roaxtm.,ter.

Mr.. A. G. Wilkinson, and not ex-senator
Butler. was the POSTMASTER at the banquet
given at the Ebbitt Monday evening by the
D. K. E. Society. Gen Butler was expected
to serve but, by reason of a previous en-
gagement. was obliged to leave before the
speaking commenced. Mr.. Wilkinson was
selected to serve in his stead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-31

The following promotions have been an
bounced at the Navy Department:
Lieutenant commanders. A. e. Culver. 7.
H. Sears, H. T. Mayo. G. H. Boush, VIM.
Braunersreuther: commanders, J. B. Briggs
and ]. 8. Ogden; captains, George e. Ide.
George NJ. Book and Thomas Perry: leu-
tenants. VIM. H. Buck, George W. vii
liams, M. M. Taylor, H. S. Ritter. E n
Pollock. c. D. Stearns. J. H. Rowen, II. II.
Hough. NJ. F. Reed. H. H. Christy and A.
L. Willard. and. Paymaster P. v. Mohun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-31

Capt. William r. Abercrombie. I'd Infan-
Try. and First Lieut.. Walter c. Babcock,
Sth Cavalry, have been ordered to report
to Col. George M Randall Sth Infantry
in command of the Department of Alaska
for assignment to duty in that department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-31
Appointed Cashier.

Col. D. e. WEIGH of Baraboo. Wis. has
been appointed cashier in the office of the
sergeant-at-arms of the House. Col. WEIGH
served In the I'd Ohio Cavalry during the
civil war and has been a member of the
Wisconsin legislature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-31
Movements OF Naval Vessels.

Admiral Farquhar's flagship. the New
York, has left La Guayra for Cartagena.
The cruiser Isla de Luzon was put IL
commission at Hong Kong today.
The Dupont has arrived at the New Yorl
navy yard from Newport. and the Adams
Is at San Diego.
The collier Marcellus left New York yes
terGay for Norfolk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-31
FEDERAL TROOPS NOT NEEDED.

Secretary Root Says That There II
Nothing CaIIfng for Interference.
Secretary Root is authority for the state
ment that there. is nothing In the situation
in kentucky calling for. federal Interior
cnee. He Is credited with the remark that
the state authorities are perfectly able to
deal with the situation and are not apt to
cali upon the general government for as
sistance. Federal troops will be ordered
to Kentucky only as a last resort and only
then upon representations Of the state au-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-31
THE CHINESE NEW YEAR,
Mfnfster WI and His stan Obserxfp
the DAY.

The Chinese nag, showing a huge dragon
on a yellow field, was hoisted to full mast
over the Chinese legation today In honor of
the Chinese new year. The appearance of
the nag at full mast was also taken as
evidence that the Chinese officials do not
accept the report that the Emperor Of
CHINA is dead. Minister WI and his staff
are observing the new year season in a
quiet manner, a dinner being given TODAY
TO the members of the household, and a
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-31
BoER LOSSES AT srroN kop.
KILLED 80, Wounded I2O-Webster
Davis on to Lad.smith.

PRETORIA, Monday. January 29-It is
oihcttiiy announced that the Boer casual
t'es at SHt1a kop were ttfty-three men
killed and 12n wounded
Webster Davis, assistant secretary of the
Interior AZ Washington. accompanied by
HIted States Consul Hollis and the states
attorney, ST trted today for the Boer head
larger. at l4b1yslnith. in the presidents
salmon r.lrriaga
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-31
L. =. Collier Marce,Iu. Ashore.

NEW YORK. January 31.-The United
states collier Mareeilus. outward bound, is
sshore on the west side Of the entrance to
Swash channel ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-31
Died i'm a Havana Ho.pftal.

Gen. Wood. at Havana, has reported to
the War Department the death at hospital
I. in Havana. ,of Francis Brown, a colored
employe, on the 2Sth instant of tubercular
necrosis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-31

Mai. Gen. Merritt commanding the De-
partmeut Of the East at New York. spent
some time at the War Department today
in conference with the officials with regard
to the military features of the funeral ser
vices over the remains of Maj. Gen. Law
ton, preceding their interment in Arlington
cemetery. Gen. Merritt has been placed In
charge of all the military arrangements for
the funeral in this city and will have per-
sonal command of the large military escort
which will be Il feature of that solemn &C.
caSion.
Although the funeral arrangements are
not finally completed 1t is probable that the
remains will lie in state at the Church Of
the Covenant or the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church. which church it is
not yet determined and that the interment
will be made the day following the ar
rival here of the funeral party from San
Francisco
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-31
SURPRISE FOR MRS. LAwToN.
Generals Widow Deeply Touched by
the ..HOme Fund" Enterprise.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 31.-Until she
reached this city Mrs. Lawton knew moth
ing of the fund raised by the American peo
pie The news was taken aboard by Pilot
Reed. and communicated to Mrs Itawton
by Lieut.. Col. Edwards, the dead soldiers
adjutant general.
oh. how kind. how kind" she sobbed,
ard completely overcome she sank down
upon divan and cried like a child.
1t had always been Henry's ambition and
mine she said presently. ito have home
for the children but 1 had despaired of it."
More she could not say. g
Everybody in the cabin came forward and
congratulated Mrs. Lawton in turn. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-31
The Closing Address.

United States Attorney Anderson at / ~
eci0ek began The closing address of the
tr1si fh' eioquence of Mr.. Turner, he said.
was worthy OF better cause. A noticeab,e
feature OF M Turner 5 remarks. said Mr..
Anderson. was the absence OF aro,,msn,
IL was rhetorical. a torensicaI appeal for
mercy and clenlency ~
ut seems 10 me a reflection on your in
tsisseheev gentlemen said the Iynttaa
SeStss attorney. Ito expect any America
jay 10 believe the story advanced in behalf
OF this defendant"
TIE speaker went on to say that Smell 4.
ehher guilty Of murder in the first degree
o. Is absolutely innocent; 1t Is not possihls
fs take the middle Of the road. 1t Is an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-31
Government Bonds.
senator Fairbanks Father Dead.

SAN FRANCISCO. January S1.-Lortston
NJ. Fairbanks, father of Senator G. w.
Fairbanks OF Indiana. died last night at
Pasadena.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-31
Grain, Provision. and Cotton M.rl.,.

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co.. banker,
and brokers, 1419 F St. members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs. La
denburg. Thalmanna& CO., New York.
CHICAGO. .Jsnusrv or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-31
LONDON IN MOUNTAIN COUNTRY.
The Republican Members VIII Start
There Mt Once.

The Republican Members Will start
There ut Once.
FRANKFORT, Ky, January 31.-Repub-
lican members of the legislature VIII leave
at once for London, pursuant to Gov Tay-
lor's instructions for. the legislature to meet
there next Tuesday. ~
The selection Of Londen as the meeting
place of the legislature is significant In
the fact that it is right in the heart OF the
country from which bail the mountaineers
who have from time to time come down to
Frankfort The country is one of the
strongest republican counties in the state
and It's Inhabitants are for the most part
radical republicans. The democrats say
that their lives viii not be safe a day if
they go up into that country. None of
them will go. TheSrepublican members be,
gan drawing their per diem at once, and
all OF them WIN leave for London on the
evening trains
The democratic members of the legisla-
ture decline to accept the adjournment and
decided to meet elsewhere in Frankfort.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
CoIumbian wheeImen.

Nine members of the Columbian Wheel
men took advantage of the fine weather
last Sunday and attended the run called
to Ashton, Md. The boys started from
the Hotel Regent. at 10 o'clock and found
the roads in fine condition considering the
season of the year. Capt. Edward S.
Byrnes was in command with the fol-
lowing red and grey rooters; Alfred
Bolden, Billy Werner. Alfred Griffith, Ed
die Conway, Louis Foster. John Q. Sheehy,
Ray Coggswell, and Alfred Fenton. One
mishap marred the pleasure of hot pace
being set on the return trip, and that was
the breaking OF the forks on one of the
wheels, and In consequence a slow race
had to be set as the plucky wheelman rode
on his mount with the forks patched up.
The run today will be to College. Nd.
leaving the customary point OF starting al
10 o'clock. The entertainment committee
has gotten down TO hard work and 1t is
thought advisable TO postpone the event
until April, which will give the boys more
time to make the same success.
Quite a large number of well-kpown
wheelmep have signiied their intention OF
Joining the Columbian ranks in the near
future, and the present members are hope
full Of running the membership up &c the
limit. The club yell has made its appear
ance In the ranks and the boys are taking
lessons so as to be able to make them
selves heard when the occasion requires 1t.
Secretary Howard Fisk has reeonsldered
his intention OF giving up the wheel, and
sport in general. AS ii the past he will
give It loyal support and be In line as of
old. This state of affairs pleases the mem
bers. as no one wishes TO see the secretary
step down.
Mr.. Charles II. Coons, one Of the old
road pluggers, well known TO most OF the
members, has heen in the city for the past
couple OF days. Charles application for
membership viii come up for action at the
next meeting of the club.
Joseph n. Benner, the treasurer OF The
club. has been confined at his home for
the past week, the result Of severe cold.
Joe will be out, however, on today's run to
College.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
IN A MINOR LEAGUE.
baltimore and Washington Ma!
Have Baseball Teams.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Feb. lI.-Presi-
dent Pat Powers, of the Eastern League,
had a conference here today about the
Springfield Baseball Clubs franchise. AT
q recent conference with the National
League magnates, it was suggested that il
the plan for eight clubs was carried out,
Baltimore and Washington should join
the Eastern League and Louisville and
Cleveland should go into the Western
League. In that event Springfield and
Hartford would have to get out OF the
Eastern League.
Then the plan is to transfer the Spring
field club TO Washington and the Hartford
club to Baltimore. Powers says that the
matter will not be decided until the meet
Ing Of the Eastern League, which will be
held at the same time with the National
League, probably next month. He says also
that the Eastern League will remain as II
is unless amicable arrangements can be
made with all the clubs now contributing
It. But IL Springfield is not in the Eastern
League she will probably not have ball
club, not liking the idea OF joining the New
England or Connecticut leagues. II she
has a club in the arena the manager will
probably be Tom Burns, formerly Of the
Chicagos, who at present Is unengaged.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
ATHLETICS AT OLD PENN.
Track and Field Men Will Now Take
Training for Outdoor work.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. JT.--The COM
/ petition of University cs Pennsylvania men
in indoor track meets this year, closed
| with the Georgetown University meet to-
| night. Trainer Murphy will now devote
his attention principally TO the new men.
until the outdoor season opens the latter
| part Of March. There are large number
| OF men from the prep schools who have
never been properly trained, but out OF
whom Murphy expects to get good results
| 1t is these men he will watch for the next
| two weeks.
Ths announcement of the date of the
annapolis rates for the varsity and fresh
man Fights" has e. On new impetous to
the work of the rowing squads and the
contests for the seats are becoming very
close and exciting. Coach Ward told The
| Times correspondent today that with the
exception of John Gardner, at stroke, not
man of last years varsity is sure OF his
seat this year All the new men are eX-
ceptionally good oarsmen, and Ward ex-
poets TO have the best varsity and fresh
man crews that have svcr represented
Pennsylvania. Ward is anxious 10 get on
the water with the men rs soon al posi-
Dler anu NOulu nave gone OhS tuas WEN.
he had felt sure of the continuance OF mild
weather But in view OF possible hangs,
he has announced that March is the date
for beginning work on the 'eauylkill
The faculty football committee met last
night and discussed the schedule for next
year Nothing definite was done. but the
committee endeavored TO find way to ar
range a schedule that will be easier on the
men and yet play all the teams that Penn
sylvania met last year. II was practically
decided that several weeks of preliminary
training is necessary TO get~the men in
condition. This training will probably be
done on Franklin Field, beginning about
the first OF September.
The Pennsylvania Golf Club has been ad
nitted as member of the Intercollegiate
Golf Association. There will be weekly
tournaments for the Pennsylvania candi-
dates beginning February.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18

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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
A CLEVER sWINDLER CAUGHT.
He RcHped Rich Harvest From His
pupe- In Chicago.

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 17.-Edward
Dunno, who arrived last night from San
Francisco on his way to New York. was
cago detectives just as he was taking the
cars. 1t is alleged that in Chicago Dunno,
or. as he WAS also known, Frank +.
Stone. and W. r., Bennett, 4 Miss s. Beck,
and Harry Darlington, ran the Security
Savings Society, 4 getrich-quick concern.
The scheme was to make investors be-
lieve the society had sure hing method
OF playing the races. Benefits system
was to play the post fayorite In each lace;
for second or third place. He accepted
heavy odds. nearly always posting s. TO
win 81 or SO to win 81. His bets averaged
from 5000 to SEQ on each horse. The lit
erature of the concern was sent to all parts
of the country, and the receipts some days
were as high as $4,000. Twelve day ago
Bennett disappeared from the ofhc OF
the concern, taking with him the books
and sum of money estimated at S1o0,0O0
to $500 900. which had been contributed by
the coniiding investors.
simultaneously with BENEFITS disappear
ance, Dunno, an attorney, said to De con-
nected with the swindle. and Miss Beck,
also disappeared. Since then a crowd OF
investors has been haunting the offices OF
the concern, and yesterday they secured
warrants for the arrest of Bennett. Dunno,
Miss Beck, and Harry Darlington. who Is
also connected with the same company.
Dunno and Partington are believed TO ne
the same person, and a brOther-in-law OF
Bennett.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18

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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
MCCOY POSTS A FORFEIT.
Ready 10 Sign Articles for n Fight
With Sharkey.

NEW YORK, Feb. 17-"Kid'' Mccoy
posted $1,000 today to fight Tom sharkey.
and says that he is ready TO sign articles
forthwith. Tom O'Reurke. on behalf OF
the former sailor. states that as he is 60
ing to leave for Detroit tomorrow night
with Sharkey, 1t will be impossible FOR him
to cover McCoy's money until he returns
which will be about "Wednesday.
Sharkey is matched to box Jim jehords'
OF California. ten rounds before the Cddil-
lac Athletic Club Detroit. Monday night.
Two weeks ago Sharkey had Sl,ooo up. but
II was to meet Jeffries. As the champion.
however, failed TO recognize it Tom was
forced TO Withdraw the money.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
From One of WRsbinGtOn's Best
Known citizens.

Washington. n. c., Feb. II, 1900.
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18

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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18

Varsity will hold its outdoor spring meet.
The great success attained last night as
sures in advance the success Of the out
door meet as every out of town man here
yesterday has promised to come again as
q result OF the cordial welcome he received
and the all-around fairness of the manage
ment. O. p. SCHMIDT.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
g ~ .

SEVENTY SEVEN consists of small
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
Edition de Luxe.

We have a limited number Of copies of
DR.. Humphreys Manual, in white and
gold. that will be sent free Tells about
the care. treatment. and cure of the sick
in all maladles. 4 chapter especially on
the Diseases OF Children. Address
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