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Tq Succeed Kwangsu as the Emperor
of China.
RESULT OF C0NVOCOfION At PEKIN
On This Choice Will Russia or
Japan Find Favor.
MIR. CONGER'S ADVICES

SHANGHAI, January 25.-The North
China Daily News publishes an edict. signed
last night by Emperor Kwangsu. appoint
ing as emperor in his place Putsing, the
nine-year-old son of Prince Tuano
The new emperor will assume the throne
on January 81.
LONDON. January 25-The Chinese min
ister here was evidently expecting news of
some important events at Pekin When the
story of the emperor's abdication was COM
municated to him by representative of the
Associated Press he said:
Il have nc official news on the subject.
l know something was going on in Pekin,
but nothing has yet been officially commu-
nicated to me. l am greatly obliged for
your information
Secretary Hay was today advised by
nlted states Minister Conger at Pekin of
the result of the convocation of Chinese
notables there yesterday. His statement is
that Putslng. fourteen years old. has been
appointed heir. There is a notable dis
crepancy between Mr.. Congers statement
ana that cabled from Shanghai, and It
is impossible here to learn which is accu-
rate at this time neither the State Depart
ment or the Chinese legation having any
lufther information on the subject than
that contained in Mr.. Congers brief dis
patch. 1t will be noticed that he does not
indicate That the heir apparent has been
named as emperor, nor that he is to ascend
the throne Immediately. The action of the
cohNocatlon yesterday is awaited with the
greatest interest by the diplomatic body
mere. for by. the character of the selection
made as successor to the present emperor
can be determined the question whether the
RUSSIAN or the Japanese influence is pre-
dominant in China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25

Marine Corps Lfcutenants and Post
masters Selected

Marine Corps Lfcutenants and POST
masters Selected.
Inc following nominations were sent to-
day to the Senate by the President:
Postmasters-Arkansas Elizabeth j. Huds-
peth, Nashville; territory of Arizona. Will
liam NJ. Newell, Mesa; California, Leonard
5. Calkins, Nevada city; Connecticut, R,
CNnord Tyler, Chester; Frederick A. Smith
colchester Florida, Mary NJ. Herrick, Sea-
breeze; Georgia, Hugh NJ. Pierce, Moultrie;
Illinois, Moses c. Thomas, Homer: Iowa,
W. n. Burdick, Postville; Michigan. Eyart
j. Pruin, Zealand; Maine, Clark H. Barker.
Portland; Massachusetts, Samuel E. Walk.
er, East Northfield; George P Bliss, Flor
ehce. Minnesota, Jesse A. Maxwell, Fulda
George b. Trether, Lambertou; Missouri
William G. Kitchen, Bloomfield; Henry G.
Wright, Webster Groves New Jersey.
Harry J. Jaques, Jamesburg; New York
Charles q. Bacon. Northville c. H vii
!ard, Randolph. North Carolina. William
II. holt, Graham; Oregon, William H. Lett
ilef' huntington; Oklahoma territory, Isaac
W. Rush, Stroud; William E Mcclure
amhuska. pennsylvania, William p Nc
masters, Munhan; William G. Bassler
neHehopie; South Carolina, Elizabeth /,
Bampfield, Beaufort; Texas, John Harvey
Meridian; Wisconsin, Eli Hawks. Juneau
NaVy-To be second ieutenants in the
marine corps: Harold c. Reisinger al
large; Frank Edgar Evans of Wisconsin
Harry randolph Lay, at large; Thomas A
Mott OF North Carolina, st. John L. CAT
iery or LOUISIANA, John c. Beaumont OF
Maryiand, Charles S. Taylor of Virginia
John W Wadlefgh of New Hampshire' Wi,
nam Radford Coyle of District of CoInn.
pid, hehry ID. +. Long, at large
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the democratic side was prepared to discuss
the financial bill this week.
Mr.. Allen inquired of Mr.. Allison Gowa)
whether any republican was to speak on
the financial bill.
Mr.. Allison said he thought it likely some
republican would make observations upon
the measure as it was understood by re-
publcans.
Mr.. Allen said he wanted the republicans
to distinctly understand that he and those
who believed with him were hostile to the
pending measure and would be to the end.
The republicans, he declared, had v1o-
lated every pledge they had ever made on
the financial question.
In response to a statement by Mr. Teller
to the effect that the pending bill was the
product Of a caucus and represented the
views only of those who constituted the
caucus and that 1t was most remarkable
the republicans should not debate the
measure Mr.. Allison replied that he be-
lieved there would be full and free debate
on the bill by members on both sides of
the chamber.
Referring to Mr.. Teller's speech on the
bill, Mr.. Allison said he understood the
Colorado senator to say that the result OF
the bills passage would be the withdrawal
of the greenbacks, the silver certifica ties
and the silver dollars. Il deny this state
ment,' said Mr. Allison.
Mr.. Allen: THE House bill does that
Mr.. Allison:-'I am referring now to the
senate substitute. Ihat may be true OF
the House bill. l shall undertake later in
this debate to show that these Senate
amendments are so made that it will not be
possible for any Secretary of the Treasury
to impound the .greenbacks, silver certifi-
Gates or silver dollars
The motion to adjourn from today until
Monday was then agreed to.
Mr.. Money Replies to Mr.. Pritchard.
In accordance with notice previously
given Mr.. Money ((Miss) replied to the
speech of Mr.. Pritchard IN. c. relating to
the proposed amendment to the constitu-
ton of North Carolina.
He maintained that the proposed amend
ment constitutional, because many
other states had embodied in their consti-
tutions educational qualification for suf-
frage, and, further, because Mr.. Pritchard
had admitted that there were $1,000 negroe:
in North Carolina who could read, ant
consequently the amendment did not dis
criminate against the negroes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
TO PAY "PARTY RATES."
ing Government EmnlOYes.


ing Government Employees.
The controller of the treasury has de-
cided that where a common carrier en-
gagged In interstate commerce publicly Of
fers party rate tickets at reduced rates
to theatrical and kindred associations the
tickets are also available for the general
public, and therefore for the government
or, rather, its employees, on complying with
the general regulations under which they
are issued. The attempt of the carrier to
limit their use to particular parties or as
sociations is an unjust and illegal discriini-
nation and violation of the interstate
commerce law.
The controller also decides that where
such tickets are issued for the government
over land-grant railroads the rates are sub
ject to all proper land-grant deductions.
The decision came up over question sub
mitted by an army quartermaster. He en-
gagged transportation for a party of ten or
more soldiers, and the question before the
controller is what to pay for the tickets
which were issued and used. The decision,
as stated, is that the government will pay
at party rates." thus establishing an i'm
portant and far-reaching precedent. Here
tofore the government has paid individual
rates for travel, except where special ar
rangements were made with the roads.
The railroads may attempt to take action
to negative the decision. but it is not known
how they can do so. The controller, by
reason of his ability to approve or disap-
prove accounts, can follow his opinion In
the approval of accounts sent in by the
roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
THE SENATE.

+. At the beginning of today's session of the
Senate Mr.. Cockrell tMo), from the mill
tary affairs committee. reported substi-
tute for Mr.. Pettigrew's resolution calling
for information regarding the Coeur d Alene
mining troubles last year
The substitute calls upon the Secretary of
War to submit to the Senate copies of all
orders given to Gen. Fl. C. Merriam and to
all officers under him, and especially any
proclamation of Gen. Merriam. and as to
the orders concerning the treatment Of
civilian prisoners. The resolution was
passed.
4 House bill authorizing the Chicag go,
Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company
to use certain right of way through the
Fort Reno ana Fort Sill military reserva-
tlOns was passed.
A joint resolution authorizing the Secre-
tary of War to receive for instruction AL
media Alfarro of Ecuador at the West Point
Military Academy was passed.
The resolution Of Mr.. Allen CNeb) calling
on the Secretary Of War for all orders and
information concerning the collection of
customs and revenues in the islands of
Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines was
passed with a slight modification.
AT the conclusion of morning business
Mr.. Hale (Me.) of the appropriations COM
mittee called up the urgent deficiency bill
and the Senate proceeded to its considera-
tion.
At the conclusion of the reading of the
bill and the adoption of the committee
amendments Mr.. Hale in response to in
quiries from Mr.. Pettigrew, said the bill
carried about 100000; that it contained
! no provision for the payment of the rental
| Of the old custom house in New York He
could not say, however. how mu~h was de-
voted to the Philippine war.
| Mr.. Pettigrew maintained that berore any
| further approval of the expenditure OF
| money was made Congress ought to deter.
| mine the right or wrong of the Philippine
| war, which was being conducted Withou,
1 authority of Congress. He said he would
| not refuse to vote supplies, but he desired
| to enter his protest against this PhiIippinf
| war.
| Passed With Senate Ameudne,tx
| The bill. with its Senate amendments
| was passed.
| Mr.. Hale then moved that when the Sen
| ate adjourn today it be until Monday next
/ Pending the disposition of that motion
| Mr.. Chandler, chairman of the committe,
| OH privileges and elections. said he had ex
| ptcted to call up for consideration the Qua,
| case, but owing TO the absence of Mr. Tur
ley Cfenn.), member of the committee, th
| case would not be called up this week =.
| hope. however" said Mr.. Chandler '.in on
| OF the periods of the Senate's Incidence, t,
get this case before the Senate at an earl
date
| The Financial Bill.
! Mr.. Jones LArk-) said that no senator o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
HONORS TO LAWTON
Remains to Lie in State at For,
Wayne and indianapolis.

Inc Two Indiana senators and several of
the representatives in the House of tina;
STATE called upon Secretary Root this
morning TO request that change be made
IN the program arranged for the Lawton
funeral ceremonies, SO as to admit of the
remains of the late general lying in state
at indianapolis. After hearing their rep
fesentatlons and comforting with General
Coroin. Secretary Root telegraphed Cen
eral Shafter at San Francisco to amend
the Itinerary arranged by him yesterday.
50 as 10 permit the remains TO lie in state
on their way east for one day at indians
aEoils and one day at Fort Wayne Ind.
Inc remains are expected to arrive at
San FRANCISCO on the transport Thomas to-
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
NATIONAL LEAGUE HUsTLING.
A "Hurry CalI' Meeting of the Mag
mates BeInS Held In Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. January 25.-Every
club in the National Base Ball League was
represented at Il meeting of the magnates
in session here today at the Hollenden
Hotel The utmost care was taken by those
attending the meeting to prevent their iden.
uty from becoming known.
The magn9tes are all registered at the
motel under names other than their own.
While il is admitted that the circuit com.
mittee is still considering plans for the re-
ductton of the National League from twelve
TO eight clubs, no explanation is offered as
to why all of the league members ha vt
come to Cleveland. To all inquiries the
magnates simply state that there is N,
news 10 be made public as yet
Ofhcials of the Cleveland club today re-
fused TO either deny affirm the reported
sale OF the club to the American League.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
URGENT DEFICIENCY BILL.
Items of Local Interest Included i'm
the Measure Passed by the Senate,


The urgent deficiency appropriation bill
as passed by the Senate today appropri-
ates $500 for such employees as may be
required in accordance with the provisions
OF the act of Congress making the surveyor
of the District of Columbia a salaried Of
ficer. The bill also contained Senate COM
mlttee amendments appropriating 5000 for
the completion of the isolating building al
Providence Hospital, including the neces-
sary grading and paving of the approaches
thereto TO be expended under the direction
OF the District Commissioners, together
with the following provisions:
That the appropriation for salaries for
he F'reedmens Hospital and Asylum for
the current fiscal year shall be available
for the payment of an assistant clerk, a
pharmacist, an assistant pharmacist and a
steward at said institution.
That the unexpended balance of the ap-
preparation for rifle practice and matches
for the fiscal year 1899, amounting to
S1so.61, is hereby reappropriated and made
1900 '
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
Marine Corps Orders.

The orders of Capt. T. P. Kane, Z. S. NJ.
c.. of the Texas and Capt. ]. A. Lejeunne
OF the Massachusetts to change commands
have been revoked. Capt. Lejeunne will re-
main on the Massachusetts and Capt. Kane
will hold himself in readiness for duty on
the Kearsarge.
First Lieut.. F. H. Delano has been de-
tached from the Massachusetts and ordered
to command the marine guard on the
Texas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
Personal Mentfon

Mr.. Francis Heitman, chief of a division
of the adjutant generals Office, was taken
sick in his office yesterday afternoon and
compelled to go home for treatment
Justice Bradley of the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia, who has been ill
for several weeks. left yesterday for short
stay at Fortress Monroe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
RumOr Regarding SherIffs.

The lower house of the legislature met at
IL O'Clock. and on motion Of Mr.. Cantrell,
democratic leader. a resolution was adopted
excluding all but ladies from the chamber
and galleries.
A rumor is In circulation. but persistently
denied that Judge Cantrill of the local cir
cult court has summoned all the demo-
cratic deputy sheriffs of the state to come
to Frankfort CommOnwealth's Attorney
Franklin says he knows of no such order
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25

Maj. H. Wallace, paymaster. has been or
dered TO pay the troops to January 81 at
Fort Myer. Va, and Fort Armistead. Nd
Maj. Webster Vinson, paymaster, will pay
the troops at Washington barracks and
Fort Hunt, Va, up to the same date
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
Retirement of Cant, KeIl.

The retirement from active service of
Capt. William H. Kell, 22d Infantry, as a
major, has been announced at the War De-
partment. Capt. Ken was examined for
promotion. by board of officers and found
to be physically disqualified for the duties
or major o. infantry on account of disa-
bility incident to the service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25

A number Of young people of Anacostia
recently formed a pedestrians club. The
following were chosen officers: Mr.. VIII
liam A. Biondi. president; Miss Neitie
Baker. secretary, and Mr.. Robert Miller,
treasurer,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25

Soldiers Death From Appendicitis.
Gen. Wood at Havana has informed the
War Department of the death of Private
Howard o. Acre, Company F, Sth Infantry,
on the 22d I stant at Columbia barracks,
Quemados. from appendicitis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
AS NECESSARY AS STEAM.

Today advertising is as
necessary to thr transaction
of certain lines of business
as steam and electricity are
to machincry.-R. J. Gum
ming.
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barracks, ten cart loads of powder and am
munition, three insurgents with rifles: bar
racks and arsenal DESTROYED. OTIS"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-06
ANACONDA NEWS
ANACONDA OFFICE 1e4Is CONNER
CIAL AVENUE.
D|OMUCH0AMACE
FOREST FIRES DESTROYS MUCH
YOUNG TIMBER.
A GOOD YEAR FOR THE CHURCH.

The first authentic report Of the DAM
age from forest fires which have bee
raging on Mill creek and tributaries for
several days was brought in this MORN
Ing by County COMMISSIONS T. c. Day.
tdson upon his return from French Gulch.
he is n OF the owners of the dredging
plant being erected for the purpose of
working the placer mines of French
Gulch on a large scale. 1t will be sew
eral days before the plant is completed,
due to the delay In a certain piece Of ma
chinery known as a ladder The construu-
ton is almost at a Standstill until it ar
rlves. The manufacturers in the east
promised it in June. A late letter says
1t may be several days before 1t can be
shipped. Speaking of the forest fires Mr..
Davidson 1.-The severest loss is to
the water shed of that section which con-
s1sts OF young trees and underbrush
which holds the snow on the mountains
until late in the summer. Several acres
of this kind of mountain land has been
cleared by the fire. I am sure there has
been no great amount OF cordwood con-
sumed. Neither has there been a heavy
loss in the large green timber. The heav-
eest nre IS on the right hand side of the
wagon road leading to French Gulch and
the Big Hole country. The fire on YES
terday was three miles wide and 1t Is
slowly eating its way toward the Big
Hole. There was some fire between Mill
creek and Willow creek but w. r. Allen.
of the French Gulch mines.
fought it with a large force of men for
several days and succeeded in checking
DIT. They had but one mission in view
and that was to preserve the water shed
of the gulch.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-06
THE CENSUS TAKERS.

Many are the humorous stories told
of the taking of the past census, but two
of them-adventures that befeil enumer-
ators in search of statistics related by
John Stoddard of the census bureau
are ludicrous in the extreme. One is Of
a young fellow who was put TO work
compiling the farm census. After tho
first days work he came to the office
in the government building, sat down
gingerly in a chair and said:
"Well, l started out on the pike vas
terday and got one farm"
"Indeed?' answered Stoddard. taking
the slip from the enumerator and look
ing over the items. BY the way, now
many cows does this fellow own? You
haven't put 'em down."
Il dunno how many COWS he's got
groaned the enumerator, but he's got
seven dogs! Every one of EN- registered
on me before reachd tn front 4nce!'
The other incident was of a dapper
enumerator whose home is in the West
End, across the street from a lumber
yard. He was given Rat Row as a
stamping ground to gather statistics.
'Oh, IN get 'em. he remarked conf
IDENTIFY as he started out. I'm be friend
ly with 'em and find out all they know"
He was friendly and sat down in each
home on Rat Row and frateralZed with
the people. The first evening, when he
reached home. his wife was seated on the
front rOich.
R.ttJtIiIlSJlIS-
why, Jeems!' she screamed, after
one glance at him. You're full of creep
ers. Don't dare to come on this porch!'
"Jeerns'' gaZed GOWN and saw severa
busy little animals playing catch ul
the front seams of his immaculate trous-
ers, and nearly tainted. A momen later
his wife handed him a complete thanst
of attire from an upper window on The
end of al ong pole. and "Jeems' HE'D tt
the lumber yard across the street anC
disrobed. In the cool evening air HI
then executed a series of jig steps ant
pigeon wings. and then threw a couple
of back ha~nd-springs to get rid of any
stray friends from Rat Row that Nigh
want to stay with him. He then attiret
him in the clothes his wife had giver
him and planted the census clothes il
the lumber yard.
"Jeesns'' dressed and undressed in tn,
lumber yard unit an the statistics IL
Rat Row We're taken. and then weighed
those census clothes and hurled then
into Mill creek.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-06
NOTICE 70

To John Thomas Maggie and Elizabeth
Ana Maggie: You are hereby noti..ed that
George Abram Free and John Edrar
Free. co-owners, have, in accordance
with section 1924 Of the revised statutes
Of the United Strtes, expended in labor
and imprOvem ents upon the Cheouito
quartz lode mining Claim. which is
bounded on the east by Assay mill site.
on the west by the Enterprise quartz
lode mining claim, on the south by the
Oterman quartz lode mining claim, On
tha north by the Sphinx quartz lode min
ins: claim, and located in Summit valley,
min.ay district. Silver Bow county, Mon.
tame, and notice OF location of which IL
recorded on page 1SS. look r o. quarts
lodes of said county. You are hereby
notified that unless you contribute your
proportion ($33.35, ~ihirty-three and thir-
ty-three one hundredtk dollars OF the
one hundred collars $1,000 annually ,.x.
penditures or The yea 1898, together
with interest and costs within ninety
days after the complete service Of this
notice by publ alton, all your right,
title ar d interest in and to the above
described CheQuito quartz o mining
claim will become the property Of the
undersigned, you co-ownsrs, who nave
performed the work and made the rec
CURED expenditures thereon. t,
GEORGE ABRAM FREE,
JOHN EDGAR FREE.
Butte. Mont, June IA. 1900.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION NO. 42s7.

United States Land Office. Helena. Mon
tans, July 10, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that Florance Sui
Ivan, whose Dostcffic, address Is Butte
Mont. has this day filed an application for
a patent for 124.7 linear feet. bein,; for %
feet ~easterl; and 10l.7 feet westerly from
discovery shaft on the Atlin lode mining
claim on the 9th day of June. 1900. sit
uated in no organized mining district,
Silver Bow county. Montana, designated as
survey No. $3.50, township 8 NJ, r. z w. and
lows: Beginning at The N. E. corner.
which is also corner No. 2 of survey No.
1872, a gralite stone 14x6x5 inches above
ground. marked 1883 for corner No. / of
this survey, with mound of earth along
side. from which the " section corner on
r. 7 w. bears N. Is degrees II minute AZ
SECONDS east 8Si7.8 feet and running theme
s. 70 degrees w. i24.7 feet; thence s. 9 de-
grees ~ minues W. 1917 feet; thence N. q
~ minutes f. 4s7.7 feet, to corner No. l.
the place of beginning, containing an area
OF lll3 acres from which an area of 0.5e3
acres in conflict with survey Nos. 1883. 2SSS
and jll1 is excluded and not claimed. Net
area claimed O.5s6 acres. The location of
rec order of Silver Bow county. on page l9l
in book ''S'' of lodes.
The adjoining claim on the east Sur. No.
1872. the Highland Chief lode. Charles 8.
the Forth with Sur. No. $40. the John Bull
lode, Henry Smith ct al. applicants, on the
west Sur. No. 2S8S, the Roman Stem lode,
Joel Crossman, applicant, and Sur. No.
1859. the Burner lode. John Delaney, appli-
GEORGE D. GREENE, Register.
Nj. T. BAKER u. S. Claim Agent.
(Tirst publication July IL, 1909