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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08
EIGHT CLUBS OR NOTHING.
President Freedman Thus Sizes Tn
the Base Ball Situation.

Special Dispatch The Evening Star
NEW YORK, March Sat the time of
reconvening the National League this
afternoon the impression prevailed that lit
tie or nothing would be accomplished in
the way of circuit reduction unless the
four cities slated for exit take big reef
in their selling prices.
Cleveland wants s1j 900: Louisville 10000:
Washington about $4,000, and Baltimore
$4,000. Together with expenses already
incurred this would mean total of over
s130OOO.
New York, Boston and Philadelphia abb
solutely refuse to pay such exorbitant fig
ures President Freedman says: Eight
clubs or nothing And that is ahout the
Keynote of the situation
The leaders, after several conferences.
nave decided to pay little or nothing for the
TWO western cities, which are considered So
Hluch dead wood. anyway. Either the cit
tie TOUR Will have to make big REDUCTION
IN hgures or continue in the twelve-cIub or
sanization until financial reverses drive at
ieast Two OF them out Eight or all twelve
Is the status now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08
THEATER FRANCAIs BURNS.
Famous Place of Amusement In Paris
Destroyed by Fire.

Famous Place of Amusement In Paris
Destroyed by Fire.
PARIS March S.-The famous Theater
Francois has been destroyed by fire.
The fire broke out at about noon, but was
not discovered Immediately, with the result
that the theater was burning furiously be-
fore the fire brigade got to work. Even
then the appliances were quite inadequate
to cope with the confagration and by 1:30
pm. the interior of the building was a roar
ing furnace. The dense column of smoke
rising from the fire attracted crowds from
all part of Paris, especially when the news
spread that it was the Theater Francais
that was on fire, it being regarded as a ma
tional institution.
The theater stands almost isolated with
a square in front and the gardens of the
Palais Royal behind. Both of these places
were thronged with people.
The Theater Francais or Coincide Fran
Gals. was situated on the Place du Theatre
Francais near the Palais Royal, and occu-
pied the highest rank among the theaters
of France. 1t was built in 1882 but was
much altered in later years, the facades be-
ing modern. The Doric vestibuIe contained
statue of Talma, the tragedian, by David
Dangers, and figures of Tragedy and
Comedy, by Duret, bearing, respectively,
the features of the celebrated actress, Mile
Rachel and Mile Mars.
The Foyer du Public was adorned with
a statue of Voltaire, by Houdin; a Chin
ney-piece with the relief representing come-
dams crowning the figure of Molere, by Le-
QueSne; buSts and scenes from the writings
ceiling painting by Dubufe, the younger, of
Truth Enlightening the World. AT the end
of the corridor leading out of the foyer was
a statue of George Sand. by Clesinger. The
ceiling of the interior represented France
distributing IaureIs to her three great
Observation-Disclosures Corneille and Racine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08
REITZ ISSUES A BULLETIN.
Announces CrOnje's Capture and the
Refreat to BiEEarsberE.
PRETORIA, Monday, March 5-Secretary

Announces Cronje's Capture and the
Retreat to BigEarsberE.
PRETORIA, Monday, March 5-Secretary
of State Reitz has issued war bulletins in
which. after saying the government has no
official tidings of the surrender of General
Cronje. but must accept it as a fact, how
ever painful, ne adds:
The government remains assured that
he SURRENDER will not discourage the burgh
ers in their defense of their independence
and standing as nation. The struggle thus
Tar has shown the republics have INDICATED
themselves as an Independent people This
reverse will not stagger US. In the struggle
for our cherished rights our belief remains
that whatever happens the Lord still
reignS.
lowing to the Invasion of the Free State
by large force of the enemy, and other
circumstances. 1t became necessary to take
up other positions. hence the biirghcrs in
Natal have retired to Biggars5erg. All the
eoInrnendoes nave reached there safely, ex-
cept a few who retired in the direction Of
Van Reenens Pass. Thus Ladysnnith and
Kimberley are no more besieged In re-
tirlng. the enemy was time after time
driven back, so that our Iaagers were not
cut of In these fights a few men were
killed or wounded, and the enemy lost
heavily.
In spite Of all reports. the spirit of the
hghting men as to The outcome remains un-
changed. Among the commanders in Natal
the burghers are full Of courage
Gen. Dewet now commands all the conn
mandoes al the NIodder river.
The president started yesterday even
Ing for Bloemfontein. to visit the lager Of
the Free State
1t is understood that President Kruger's
visit to Bloemfontein was TO Try to arrange
compromise of the differences between
the Transvaalers and Free Staters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08
CHINESE OPPOSE QUARANTINE.
Consul at San FranciscO Threatens
Appeal to Treaty.

AppedI 10 lreaty.
SAN FRANCISCO, March S-The Chi
nese consul general here has issued proc
lamation, which is Endorsed by the Six Com
panies, protesting against the action of the
board of health and police in quarantfning
Chinatown because of the discovery of
suspected case of bubonic plague. .He says
he has investigated the matter and finds
that the man died of a common ailment
after an operation had been performed. He
declares that there is no excuse for the
blockade which has been placed on the
Chinese quarter, and says:
Should this outrageous conduct be con-
tnued 1 will invoke the protection of the
treaty now existing between the United
States and China"
The city board of health has decided to
enforce the quarantine in Chinatown with
the greatest possible strictness The Mar
ket Street Railway Company has been
granted permission to run its cars on Jack
son. Clay and Sacramento streets, subject
to thorough disinfection No one will be al
lowed to enter or leave car anywhere in
the quarantfned district, and passengers
VIII be compelled to go inside the cars
While passing through Chinatown
IT will be several days before the exact
nature Of the suspected case can be deter.
mined by the investigating physicians
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08
REPUBLICANS WILL HELD ,.o,~
Why necide Contest in AIabama I,e.-
fsiature Against johnson.

Inc republicans expect to take A hand in
,he contest between Senator Morgan and
governor johnson of Alabama over the
succession to Morgan in the Senate Tba
republicans have no chance to elect Nor
gan successor, but it is believed that they
may have power to influence the choice
as between Morgan and johnson.
"A number of the republican leaders of
the state We're recently called TO Wash
lhgton for a conference looking to the es
tabiishment Of harmony within their own
somewhat divided ranks, and to cfnsfdar
the course to be taken with respect to tha
situation within the democratic marty do
Feioping out of the contest between Nor
gan and johnson. A view of the case
presented Was that in the interest of fhe
state and on account of the attitude Of
Morgan on expansion and other questions
OF the broadest national character Nor
gan shonid. If possible, be retained in the
senate, rather than have him succeeded
py man of the eccentric radical and
popul1stic tendencies of johnson As a
result Of this conference it is understood
mat Whatever assistance the republicans
Morgan VIII be at his service and conf
denee was expressed that Morgan would
succeed himself.
From the most authoritative source the
statement enanates that the republicans
expect to have probably twenty men in
the Alabama legislature, and that If there
should be Il deadlock in the new legislature
between Mo. .F;n and johnson the repuh-
ilcan strens.. will be thrown TO Morgan.
Coupled wi.a .hf- statement the opinion
was expresa.Z that Morgan's reelection
was assured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08
RETURN OF THE FIFTH CAVALRY
Making Arrangements for Trans
porting the TrOOus

RVAaAh8 aAC 1EOOpbs
The homeward movement of the 5th Cav
airy. which regiment has been stationed in
Porto Rico since the Spanish war, will be-
gin in few days, and will be carried
through as rapidly as circumstances will
permit Col. Bellinger of the quarterma ster
generals office is making arrangements to-
day for the transportation home of squad
ron of that regiment now assembled at San
Juan, Porto Rico. This squadron consists
of ten officers and 37s men, with 332 horses
The transport fitzpatrick has been ordered
to San Juan to bring it to some southern
port, most probably New Orleans, whence
the squadron will be transported by rail to
its new station at jefferson barracks, st,
Louis. According to the calculations of
War Department officials the troops will
arrive in the United States several days
before the end of the month. Unless pres
ent plans are altered the 5th Regiment of
Cavalry will be assigned to posts now oc-
cupied by the 9Th Regiment of Cavalry in
various parts Of the middle west and the
latter regiment transferred to stations on
the Pacific coast. The Porto Rican Regi-
ment now being recruited from among the
natives of the island will gradually replace
the 9th Cavalry in garrison duty in Porto
Rico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08
A NEW INSURANCE BILL.
The Measure Favored by the Com.
panies md the Assessor


Danies and the Assessor.
The new insurance bill for the District of
Columbia, which has been agreed upon be-
tween the insurance companies and the Dis
trict assessor, was introduced in the House
today by Mr.. Jenkins Of Wisconsin. the
member Of the District committee who has
had charge of the matter.
The bill establishes department of in
surance and names the assessor of the
District as superintendent
1t shall be the duty of the superintendent
TO see that all laws of the United States re-
lating to insurance are executed, keep
copies Of the charters of the insurances of
all kinds, including life and other indemni-
tS organizations.
The bill provides regulations for the con-
troll of companies similar to the measure
which has been considered heretofore 1t
stipulateS a standard form of policy, Ii be-
ing a copy of the New York state policy, to
be used by all companies doing business in
the District.
make an official examination into the affairs
OF any insurance company doing business
in the District to ascertain whether the
company is solvent. No company snail do
business in the District unless it has COM
piled with the laws of some one of the
states requiring deposit of not less than
100000 or has deposited bonds to that
amount in the District Supreme Court.
All insurance companies, except mutual
companies, shall pay to the collector of
taxes before March I of each year the sum
equal to one and one-half per cent of the
premium receipts of the last preceding call
endar year. Special provision is made for
assessment companies. Beneficiary soci-
cites and frateInal orders shall pay a tax
of So a year. The license fee to be paid by
each insurance solicitor is fixed at 81 a
year. The license fee of solicitors for in
dustrial insurance shall be so cents year
The bill was referred to the committee on
the District of Columbia and will be con-
sidered at the next meeting of that COM
mittee, with a view to getting 1t into shape
to be presented in the House at an early
date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08
WAGNER'S PRICE IS s4S.5Oo.
Report That He Will Sell Franchise
for That.

NEW YORK, March s-The directors of
the National League held the second ses-
sion of their annual spring schedule meet
Ing today. Five members of the board of
arbitraton-President Young, A II. Soden
of Boston. Col. ]. l. Rogers of Philadelphia.
John T. Brush of Cincinnati and James
Hart, Chicago, convened to listen to the
grievance Of players and minor league man.
ayers. F. De Haas Robson Of St. Louis
was absent.
Inc managers were as uncommunicative
today as ever concerning the circuit reduc-
Aon question. The circuit committee the
body which has had the matter in hand for
the past three months, will probably make
us report 10 the league today. The report
may not be ready for publication untfI TO-
morrow.
The Washington people, according to J.
EarI wagner. have placed an upset price of
$4,000 for its interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08

neld IN quarantine will be released. hut
Those who have been in the hospital will
still be held. wall
surgeon Gassaway, in charge at San
francisco, has reported to Gen. Wyman
that glands from the suspected case of
plague there were submitted to the local
healtn authorities, and an examination fs
being made. He describes the n,,ara,n,;,,o
regulations in force there. and says the sit
nation thus far is apparently well in hand.
The antecedents of the suspected case have
not as yet been ascertained.
Inc surgeon general states that a ouan-
dty OF the anti-pest serum which he has
recently imported from the Pasteur Insti-
tute In Paris is already In the hands of the
marine hospital officers at San Francisco.
he mas sent an additional quantity for use
in this emergency
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08
IRISH LACK ENTHUSIASM.
Announcement of a Visit by the
Queen Discussed.

DUBLIN, March S.-The newspapers of
this city give rather a chilling reception
to the announcement of the proposed visit
of Queen Victoria TO Ireland next month,
although the comments are perfectly cour-
teous The Freenlan's Journal says:
''The chivalry of the Irish will insure a
respectful reception. but ii is Impossible to
congratulate her majesty on the cpponu-
nifty chosen for a royal visit after a boy
colt so long and persistently maintained
The Daily Independent says:
THE nationaiists will have no other de-
sire but that her ajesty should receive
at the hand of the Irish a respectful
welcome. due 10 her exalted station and
her high personal character"
The Daily Express, after remarking that
the visit is intended as a most marked
and most notable expression of her msJfs-
tvs Indebtedness to the gallant Ir;shnsen
who have served her so nobly In her hour
of anxiety" cordially assures the qyeen
that she will receive the heartiest gel.
come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08

sailed forth to make a show of resistance
and to avoid formal capitulation. He de-
clared that he had always begged Gen. Bull
Ter not to hurry the relief operations, add
ing, earnestly:
ut is not right to charge me with all the
loss of life they involved"
Mr.. Churchill says Gen. White spoke Bit
terly of home criticisms and of attempts at
the war office to supersede him, attempts at
which Gen. Butler prevented from succeed
ing. In conclusion. he explained:
II regret Nicholson's Mex. Perhaps 1t
was rash, but it was the only chance of
striking heavy blow. But 1 regret moth
ing else 1 would do it all over again"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08
VESSEL BROUGHT THE PLAGUE.
The Passengers and Crew Have Been
Detained I'm Quarantine.

Surgeon General Wyman of the marine
hospital service, upon being shown a dis
patch stating that 1t was denied that the
crew of the Japanese steamer Nanyo Maru.
which has been detained at Diamond Point.
WASH. were suffering from the plague.
said the steamer arrived at Port Town
send quarantine January 3O having had
two cases OF sickness en- route. There was
one death at the quarantine station, and
it was found to have resulted from the
bubonic plague. There were also number
of cases of ben beri The steamer has
been thoroughly disinfected and released.
The passengers and crew who have been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08

RIVER IMPROVEMENTS.
Hearing Given by the Senate Com
merce Committee.


The Senate committee on commerce
granted a hearing today to a number of
persons interested in river improvements,
among them being James Selden Cowden
in the interest of his plan for the improve
ment of the Mississippi river, a number of
New Orleans business men In behalf of 9TH
er plans for Mississippi river improvements
and Mr.. Charles Stoughton in support of
the project for the construction of canal
to connect the lower Harlem river with
Long Island sound.
Mr.. Stoughton contended that the con-
struction of the proposed Harlem canal
would be of vast benefit to commerce He
said the project had been approved by the
New York legislature and by numerous
boards of trade throughout the country.
Messrs. Bryant, Saunders and Woodward
were heard upon the necessity for the i'm
provement of the Mississippi river outlet.
They especially urged an immediate appro-
priation for the construction of dredges
with which to keep the South Pass clear
after the expiration of the present Eads
contract.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08
TO PERMIT BURIALS.
Bill Allowing Them in the Lands of
p. E. Foundation,

In the Senate today Mr.. Kean introduced
bill to permit certain burials of the dead
In the lands of the Protestant Episcopal
Foundation of the District of Columbia.
These lands are designated as between the
Tenleytown road, Woodley lane, Galveston
street. 35th street and Massachusetts ave-
nue.. 1t is provided that not more than four
such burials shall be allowed in any one
year. and that the remains of Thomas John
Claggett, first bishop Of Maryland, and his
wire be allowed to remain In the vault in
churchyard of ST. Alban's Church, adjoin-
ing the lands of the cathedral foundation
and that the said remains may be removed
hereafter to the grounds ofsthe Protestant
Episcopal Cathedral foundat tion,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08
MAFEhINGS PITIFUL PLIGHT,
Garrison Reduced to Verge of STAR
Naticn-Sickness Prevalent.

MAFEK1NG, February 19.-Horse meat
Row composes a considerable part of our
rations. There IS little grumbling The
first pinch OF the siege is over and the town
has settled grimly to stick it out What
may be typhoid malaria has broken out in
the womens laager. and dysentery, due to
the absence of vegetables is rife in the
garrison We are thrown upon our own re-
sources. Such luxuries as We had are ex-
hausted OF have been Communicated for
the hospitals, which are filed to overflow
ing The children's grave yard close to the
Women's laager grows weekly, as the
young lives are cut short prematureIy by
shell and feYer. We look with hope defer
red for relief
The eheerfulness which was characteris
tic of the early days of the siege has all
most deserted us, the men preferring 10 re-
main at their posts rather than move
about and work up an appetite which cam
not be satisfied The natives are in the
worst plight Those who are unable to
obtain work are allowed small handful: of
meal daily. Many Drawing the danger
wander about the town with gaunt and
hungry faces in search of work, which en-
titles them to extra ration of meat
If they find work they are generally too
weak to perform it.
From their advanced posts the Bocrs rake
the streets and the market square 1t is
Impossible to dodge their bullets. We have
taken remarkable precauuon, however and
the casualties. though heaVy are not
what they might have been had less able
men been at the head of affairs.
Even the headquarters mess fares scan
tily. Like saints under the altar we cry.
How long. on Lord, how lorgu'
Two hundred and niHety-tBo persons have
been killed. wounded or died or disease.
The garrison Is so small that il would he
criminal 10 make its weakness pubic but
there is never 50 much rs n whisuer ~
no ore has suggested the possibility of
surrender it is because We do not mean 10
get beaten and We are cheerfullv enduring
the hardship Of today rather than to make
a surrender in any degree possible tonor-
row.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08
PHILIPPINE HEMP EXPORTS
since Date of American Occupat;ou
They Have Been 95,3.O Tons.

Ss nave Been 95,3-O Tons
Ihe war Department made the statement
today that the total expectation of hemp
from the Philippine Islands from the date
OF American occupation to December 81
1893, as far as the same has been -eported
ny customs collectors, was $3.50 tons. and
valued at s1o,99S, 500.
Ihe distribution of the product was as
ioiio"s: 10 the United States, 39,2O6 tons
valued at 81, Az, 40; to the united Kingdom
I''1o tons, valued at s. .215, ,s53; to China
2l9,2 tons, valued al s2312 sol; to Spain
sf4 tons, valued at SJ04 10; to Japan 1ao
IONS. Naiued at SD ,095: to the British East
ihdles. l,Jh tons, valued at s2l9S1o. 70
australia. 1916 tons, valued at s242. 7SS and
10 r rance ~ tons, valued al So 600,
In Inc reports from Manila for December
IS'9' and from lloilo for the months of Te,
loner and December. 1899, have not been re-
oe'tea &c . hy the War Department. The date
OF American occupation of the mort of NJ
mia was August 13, 1898: of noilo Feb-
ruary 10, 1873; Cebu, February 25 1899.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08
TO SEARCH FOR THE MINERVA.
Revenue Cutter OnOndaga Starts nm
Another Cruise

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK. Va, March s-The revenue
service steamer Onondaga has again started
on her search for the Spanish steamship
Minerva, which is somewhere on the ocean,
with forty men aboard and no coal. She is
wholly helpless, and marine men say that
her provisions and water must have given
out during the weeks that have passed
since her plight was first reported by the
brlush steamship Parana, which was
parted from the Minerva while towing her
in storm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08
brakeman Heard Badly Hurt.

Special Dispatch t" The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Md, March a-Daniel
Beard. a P. w. and B. brakeman. of 40
Virginia avenue southwest, Washington. ts
at Johns Hopkins Hospital in this city. with
a double fracture of the right leg. He fell
from his train last night near Bay View
Junction. His condition is serious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08

bill relative to admissions to and dis
missals from the reform school of the Dis
trict was introduced in the Senate today by
Mr.. Mcmillan. 1t raises the age of commit
ment to the reform school from sixteen to
seventeen years, and gives to the board of
trustees power to make all bylaws. rules
etc, for its own government and that Of
the institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08
Col. Carr Granted Le,xe

Col. c. c. c, Carr of the 4th Cavalry, who
has arrived in this city from service in
Porto Rico, has been granted leave of alb.
in the Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08
BRITISH consul ATTACKED.
RiotOus Students in bordeaux Insult
England's Representatives

BORDEAUX. March Slate yesterday
evening a number Of students and others
Issuing from a pro-Boer meeting marched
TO the British consulate. battered down the
door. shattered the windows with stones
and then proceeded to the consuls private
residence. where they indulged in a similar
demonstration.
The police dispersed the mob and arrested
several Of the rioters
The prefect of the Gironde. the rnavor of
Bordeaux and the commissary of nnIica
called on the consul today and EXPRESSED
their regret at the occurrence
Interview With Gen. White
LONDON. March S.-wInston Churcbiu
telegraphs the substance of an interview no
has had with Sir George White, who COM
manded the Ladysmith garrison. Gen
White said he might have held out until
April 2. but this would have nYylved the
death Of most of the native population by
starvation and of the sick from want of
nourishment. Then he would have de-
strUyed the stores and ammunition and aIl
who were 1t to crawl five miles would have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08
Officers Honorably DISCHARGED.

Capt. w. B. Thomas, 46th Infantry, has
heen honorably discharged the service on
account Of disability. to take effect March
Ii
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-08
AS NECESSARY AS STEAM.

Today advertising is as
necessary to the transaction
of certain lines of business
as steam and electricity are
to machinery.-R. ]. Gum
ming.