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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17
HARD FIGHTING IN COLOMBIA
BATTLE RACED FROM 18th TO 18TH
OF THE MONTH.
The Government Claims That 1t Has
Gained n Decisive Victory and That
the Revolt is Crushed.

Mr. Hart United States minister at Bogo-
ia, Colombia, in a communication to the
Department of State confirms a telegram,
which read substantially as follow:
After a fortnight Of fighting in the north
ern part of the country, in which 5000
men were engaged the government an
nounces that it has completely routed the
revolutionists, with heavy losses on both
sides. The revolutionist leaders We're not
captured, and are understood to have still
5000 men in that region. The government
Is hopeful that the revolution will soon be
ended"
Minister Hart comments on this telegram
in these words:
The battle referred to in the cablegram
above confirmed is the long looked for
In the department of Santander where the
revolution has been strongest, and where
each side has massed its heaviest forces.
According to government information, the
battle began on the 18th of May and ended
on the night Of the 18th of the same month.
After two days fighting the government
announced and celebrated a decisive vic
tory The fact now develops. being admit
TED by the government, that the fighting
Tor the first three days was not decisive
On the 18th the government threw in 5000
fresh men, and the tide began to turn in
its favor. According to government adj
-
the 10Th of May, the revolutionists being
put to flight, leaving their dead and wound
ed and a large quantity of arms on the
held. The greater part of the fighting took
pace In Palonegro and Rio de Orc.
In respect of the number of men en-
gagged, this was the most important battle
that has ever taken place in Colombia per-
haps in South America Both sides were
equipped with modern arms. There are no
details of the fighting, but the slaughter
on both sides is said to have been horrible
The government declares that this victory
breaks the backbone of the rebellion and
insureS a restoration of peace
There are no large bodies Of revolution
lists in any other part of the country but
there are strong and very active guerrilla
bands in the departments of Cudiamarca
and Tolima and bands of lesser importance
in other departments. The government
says, publicly, that the forces recently de-
feated in the department of Santander
cannot escape or in any way form union
with the guerrilla bands, since it has the
routed army well surrounded. 1t may be
that the victory is less decisive than the
government says it is, and yet / think thai
the revolution has been struck a blow from
which it can hardly recover. Estimates
for which 1 cannot vouch, place the tota!
loss Of men in this war at 10000. This, of
course, embraces those killed in battle and
those who have died from wounds and dis
ease on both Sides
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17
WOULD FIGHT FOR AMERICA.
San Francisco Cinnamon Horrffied at
the Boxer Atrocities

san francisco Cinnamon HOrrihed at
the Boxer Atrocities.
SAN FRANCISCO, July lilo Vow, the
imperial consul general of the Chinese en-
pre- Is officially preparing to receive pass
ports for himself and his attaches In an
interview. he safd:'
understand that Minister WI at.Wash-
lnston is ready to leave at any time 1
nave not as yet received definite orders
from him.
continuing, Ho Vow added:
Inc Chinese in this state are to a man
heart and soul against the Boxers and the
aWIul crimes they are committing against
humanity L have just attended a meeting
y. the leading Chinese merchants of San
francesca, at which it was decided that
they would Immediately close their bust
ness mere, II necessary, and offer their SER
vices TO the United States as volunteers to
20 10 China and fight under the United
states nag with the allied powers"
At the Chinese legation 1t is said off,
elaiiy that the statements in Consul Cen
erai VOWS interview are misleading. So
Iar as the legation officials here are in
formed no preparations are being made for
the receipt of passports by Chinese officials
IN this country. Certainly no orders, defin-
ite or indefinite, upon the subject have been
issued, 1t is said. by Minister WI. Lega-
ton officials disclaim any knowledge of the
statements of the fact made by Consul
Vow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17
About StabIea.

Replying to an inquiry of the inspector of
buildings, Mr.. A. B. Duvall, the attorney
1or the District, today advised the Commits
sloners that the owner Of a building erected
as stable in accordance with the build
Ing regulations then in force or converted
into stable in accordance with the reeu-
iations cannot subsequently be required to
vacate such a building upon. the order NJ
the inspector of buildings. If the Sable is
used In such manner as to become a nut
sance. explains the attorney, the nuisance
may be abated at the suit of the District
or of any private person who is speciallv In
jured thereby.
The inspector of buildings inquiry was:
can sheds used for stables for a period as
long as fourteen years be required to be va
Gated upon an order from the inspectorq
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17

States will send to China the commissary
in Chicago will hereafter purchase an ad-
ditional 5000 pounds of beef each month
The order for the Increased shipments
goes into effect at once.
commissary base has been established
at Taku, in China, and 1t is thought that
Veterans Offer Their Services.
PHILADELPHIA, July 17.-Gen. Henry
c. Egbert Camp, No. 81, Of the Spanish
American War Veterans Association, COM
posed Of men who served in Battery A of
Philadelphia, the three Philadelphia regi-
ments of Pennsylvania volunteers and the
LIST Regiment. U. S. ", has adopted a reso-
luton offering the services Of its members
as a volunteer engineer corps in China.
This is the second organization in the coun-
try to offer its services since the Chinese
crisis, the other being the National Rough
Riders Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17

Action Taken by the Executive Com
mfttee Iowa Republican Association

Action Taken by the Executive Com
mfttee Iowa Republican Association.
AT meeting of the executive committee
of the Iowa Republican Association of this
city to take action upon the death of Sem
ator Gear of that state resolutions were
adopted which stated that his Life record
is an integral part OF the history Of our
state. By the faithful discharge Of the
many public duties intrusted tohim, he hon
ored both the state and the nation, proving
himself to be pure, wise, able and upright
statesman, and by long life Of devotion
and usefulness to his fellow men he de-
served and enjoyed the love and respect of
the people of the nation as well as of his
own state.
by his death the state of Iowa has suf-
fered a great loss in being deprived of his
wise counsel and valuable services in the
upper branch of Congress and the citizens
of Iowa, temporarily residing at Washing
ton. D. c., as well as those at home, ire
spective of party utilization. have lost a
true, Jealous and ever-faithful friend ana
judicious counselor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17
Street Car Parking.

The attention of Col. T. A. Bingham. the
officer In charge of public buildings and
grounds. having been invited by Mr.. E. I.
Nottingham Of 1913 Massachusetts avenue
southeast to the parking and shifting of
cars on the tracks Of the Metropolitan
Railroad Company bordering Lincoln Park,
Col. Bingham referred the complaint to
the District Commissioners. Upon investi-
eating the complaint the Commissioners
have found 1t to be well founded, and they
have decided to call the company's atten-
ton to 1t and to the fact that the parking
the inspector Of buildings II the stable is
legal If 1t is continued the company will
be Informed, some further ARRANGEMENT of
Its methods Of operation or schedule will
be necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17
FAvORs A SPECIAL SESSION.
Hull of Iowa Discusses
Situation i'm China.


Situation i'm China.
CHICAGO, July 17.-Representative ]. A.
I. Hull of Iowa, chairman of the House
committee on military affairs, speaking Of
the Chinese crisis, said:
L believe there should be an extra ses-
sion of Congress. I believe the American
people, will not shirk their duty. They are
strong and they are not cowardly. They
Will not permit Russia, Germany, England
and France to bear the brunt Of the battle
and themselves to come in after all is over
to claim voice in the settlement. Amer
lea has Its own citizens to protect; its own
minister has been murdered its own com
mercial interests in China are at stake.
Il believe China has deliberately planned
the whole movement. 1 think she has been
arming herself against the world ever since
the japanese war. The arms We have been
believing were sent to Hong Kong for
secret shipment into the Philippines, 1 feel
certain, were destined for China herself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17
Mr.. Wfght's Congratulations.

Commissioner Mcfarland has received a
letter from ex-Commissioner John B.
Wight from Salt Lake City today con-
graduating Mr.. Mcfarland upon his selec-
ton of the members Of the board of educa-
ton. The board, thinks Mr.. Wight, is a
most excellent one, and one which he be-
lieves will give entire satisfaction in the
administration of public school matters
Mr. Wight also thinks the President is to
be congratulated upon his appointment OF
SO representative and able board of char
tiles. Mr.. Wight, who has since his retire
ment from the office of Commissioner been
travelling in Alaska and the Pacific coast
states, will reach Washington in a few
days, and will then. after a short stay
here, go to Massachusetts, where his family
is spending the summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17
ECHO OF THE WAR IN CHINA.
Japanese and Chinese Fishermen
Fight at Stevenson. b. c.


CHICAGO, July ia special to the
Record from Vancouver, B. c.. says:
desperate fight took place last night at
the fishing town of Stevenson, on the Fra
ger river, between 500 japanese and Chi
nese. There. is a big fishermen's strike on
at Stevenson, involving 1000 japanese and
white men and 5000 Chinese, and the
Japanese and Chinese were idle. A street
row between a japanese and Chinaman
occurred over dispute as to whether or
not japanese army of 10000 men could
whip a Chinese army of 100000 in the pres
ent war in China. The japanese cut off
the Chinaman's queue to emphasize his
arguments, and in few minutes several
hundred Japanese and Chinese were en-
gagged in fight. The police were powerless
to interfere. and thousands of white fisher
men watched the fun. In twenty minutes
the japanese had broken SO many Chinese
noses and cut off so many queues that the
Cinnamon fed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17

Expects the Allied Powers to Handle
Crisis in China.

CHICAGO. July ia special to the
Times-Herald from Ottawa, Ont. says:
At today's session of the house Mr.. Bour-
ASA asked whether 1t was the intention of
the government to send Canadian troops to
take part in the present war against China
and If so. would action be taken without
the government first consulting parlia-
ment.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier, in reply, thought that
the allied powers of Europe would be able
to handle the business in China without
any assistance from Canada He, of
course, could not say that there might not
again arise such a state of affairs in
Canada and such a popular demand be
made Throughout the country, similar to
that in regard to South Africa, as would
call for immediate action.
In any event the government did not in
tend to propose any new legislation this
season.
Subsistence for Army in China.
CHICAGO, July ITO provide for the
subsistence Of troops which the United
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
whitehall C. Cheatwood and Hattie H
Woodward, both Of Goochland county, Va;
Walter A. Burch and Mary A. Latharam;
Thomas Stetson and Ellen p Wilkinson;
John R. Osborn and Edith E. Watkins:
Guilford Money and Idella Garrison, both
of Prince William county, Va; Frank l..
Riley and Mollie E. Conoley Christian
Dear and Emma Thompson.
Colored-John Haddon and Josephine
Temple; Milton Johnson and Mary A AL
len: William Waters and Rebecca Lee;
Hubert G. Williams and Matte M. Jones:
Alexander Thornton and Mary E. Contee;
Robert F. Taylor and Gertrude Lawson,
both of Baltimore, Md; Joseph Barnes and
Josephine Jones; Enoch Smith and Nellie
Gardner; John Simms and Ella Briscoe;
William Jones and Alice Holton; James
Washington and Marie Adams
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17
NEW YORK CHINESE UNTERR1F1ED.
They Have Faith In Police and Amerf-
can Fair PlaY.

NEW YORK, July 17.-Only the wealth.
Ter classes of business men In that section
of the city known as Chinatown have any
intelligent idea of events Transporting in
China and these know nothing more than
they read in the newspapers. The ignorance
is explained by the fact that nine-tenths of
all the Chinese residents in New York are
from one province-that of Kwong-Tung,
with Canton as Its capital, which is sit
uated at the extreme southern end of
China, whereas the operations Of the Box
ers are confined almost entirely to the ex-
IRENE northern portion of the empire
Lee Sheck Wun, interpreter and attache
OF the Morning Star Mission in Doyers
street, is a graduate of Oberlin College, and
has lived in Chinatown for many years.
we do not expect any serious trouble
with Americans here. for we have every
confidence in American common sense and
the power of the police. There has been a
little ANNOYANCE. however from roughs
since the Chinese uprising began"
In some parts Of Chinatown however. the
inhabitants are putting their places in a
state of defense. and are evidently in fear.
The police say there is less trouble among
the Chinese here than usual. Few have left
the city. although party of seventeen re-
Gently sailed for Havana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17
Sues for Damaren.

Suit at law to recover damages in the
sum of $4,000 was instituted today by Ma
mic Riley. through Attorneys A S. Worth
ington and Charles L. Frailey, agains
Leon L. Friedrich, who is physician anf
surgeon. Alleged malpractice in connection
with the treatment of broken I.m of tn,
plaintiff is alleged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17
Widening the Tracks.

Mr.. A. E. Randle was at the District
building today for the purpose of securing
action on the application of the Washing
ton Traction Company for a permit to
widen the tracks of the Capital railway
switches. Mr.. Randle has been assured
that cars will be run through to Congress
Heights as soon as the necessary widening
is done, which will probably be by the
Odd instant. Certainly not later he is as
sured, than the Goth instant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17
So Wash Skirts.

Choice Of Fine Quality Plain Coverts.
Navy Blue and Black Duck Skirts with
piping and band trimmings; some are cut
plain and others with deep Hounces; also
Fine Write Piques. with Insertions; Plain
Linen Crashes and Linen Homespun
Crashes, Plain-colored Duck Skirts and
Piain T katss r Msr' eusi. o.
fly Covert, Nenetians. IN III
Some worth $50. others WI va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17
z9c. Bed Spreads.

caseful of Fine Quality White Crochet
Bed Spreads, full double
bed size. in handsome Mar Al III Nv
settles patterns. Pearl hem AIWN
med. ready for use. Regu- III ~ @
lar 19c. yalue-for only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17
Velvet Ribbons.

Note that these the Best Quality Satin
Back Velvet Ribbons therefore far su-
perior TO the inferior qualities sold elsewhere
at even higher prices:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17

The Best Prescription for Malaria
Chiis and Fever is . bottle of GROVES TASTE,
LESS CHILL TONIC It u simply iron and outline
jess, tn, inset ' WV
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loo. Handkerchiefs.

80 dozen Handke-chiefs in all-inclndinr
many styles Of Ladies' Handkerchiefs, ~
sheer Swiss. with embroidery work in four
corners-othero lace trimmed, and some with
sold at Sc. and IOc. Clearance price DC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17
TEN I:SIN FALL S


also that Ii Hung Chang left Canton this
P m1rning to take supreme command at
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69cs aHl=oYer laces.

All,over Laces in the newest and hand > M
est designs, including all
sorts Of stripes bow knot. VM~
floral and lace embroidery NNUGF
effects; Regular d9c. val o. |So
ues. Clearance price ......
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Mattimgs. Half Price

SO rolls Of the Finest Quality Mattincs-in
heaviest seamless rhinas and genuine linen
warp japanese kinds; extra fine woven and
double-dyed $50 warp. Handsomest effects,
including carpet weayings n I"
and novelty designs Quail "
tiles which never sell else Ill NM
where for less than 35c. III WV
yard. Clearance price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17

Two hundred and fifty marines from the
marine barracks will leave this city about
the 18th for San Francisco, en- route for the
far east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17

n 0MR Discount of the regular marked
" ~ price of any Refrigerator in stock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17
Summer Needfuls.

Walnut finished Screen Doors, IF,
complete with fixtures, for........ ONO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17

Stone China Bowl and Pitcher, EO-
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Mason Fruit Jars, porcela in-lined tops
machine made-1-qt. size, dozen, 40
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Tin-top Jelly Glasses, each. MI n
fer......... ................... lZ2Gs
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Oak Window Screens. - inches high open
TO 42-steel ccnters; worth 39c., Doc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17

2-burner oil Stoves, with 3ls-inch S7~
Micks for. ................-.-... " y We
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Nazareth Waists.

every mother in the land. a A
Regular price is - cents Al ~
hut we'll sell all sizes Of AlN
Waists tomorrow for.
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Engraving.

four name engraved on "A copper plate and
NIFTY cards. and the work guaranteed the
5y n'snes' Sias. ,onlo[ro" 48c.
Hanrintinc from ,,1,,. ~,
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500 Linen Hdkfs.. DC,

Il " HNuoeS ~
Ladies Narrow Hemstitch-
ed PURE Linen Handker-
chlefs-Just as fine as ever
were sold for I21zc. Not
over a dozen to a customer
though you will want more
when you see them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17
Ladies' Vests, Csc.

They're worth 5oc.-and
they are the sorts you need
right now, too.
Swiss Ribbed Isle Thread. and Lace
perfect shape.
Children's GauZe Vests; low
neck and sleeveless: worth n
2Sc. each. ................ uOC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17

Mems Full Regular Made Half Hose, witt
high spliced heel and toe-rerular n
5c. quality offered tomorrow for. w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17

Children's Full Regular Made and Full
Seamless Hose. in black and tan-with ,lou-
d due knee tee .. heel and toe, Re 1 2ILc
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Child's Wear 12Ac,

Children's good quality Muslin Drawers.
made with umbrella rufiie, felled seams and
hand worked bu;tonhoes-all sizes from 2
TO 10 years-12lgc. pair.
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Sc. embroideries

An immense quantity Of superior qualities
In Cambria and Swiss EmbroIderIes: edg-
ings and insertings 10 match A fine range
of the most popular patterns The best and
J: !: =: II: :: :; ;S 4: 49,
Clearance price. .....
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Lot 3-Consists OF Figured Swisses. Plain
:::: Il; e.; i: e.: 6 &: Vs.
12l2c. qualities; for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17

Lot Consists Of 20
inch Lawns. I'm navy
grounds and neat dots
exclusive and desirab BILE
styles - and qualities
usually sold at loo.
yard, for. .....
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-17

Lot 4-Consists OF Figured Swisses and
Dimities. Fine Piques, Ginghams and Mad
4: a.; :: o.; :: 4; 8C
lSc. yard; for. ........
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csc. all=oVer tucking.

Extra fine quality Swiss
Tucking, ~ inches wide
very closely tucked-which Al NJ
sells everywhere Mt gSc a I'll NNH
yard-offered tomorrow for W.
only ..................
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Hosiery SACRIFICING,

Eeprinting from plate. sc.
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a lots wash goods

lnvltingly set out upon GER
tain tables will be found four
lots of the seasons choicest
Wash Fabrics-priced at these
irresistible figures:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-17
BOERS In RETREAT
Continued From First Page.


any force the Beers are capable of put
! ting in the field. Still the continued diet
! of horse and mule flesh is getting some
| what monotonous, although the health OF
/ the camp, taking everything into con-
I sideration, is better than could be ex-
| pected.
| "Enteric fever and dysentery have
! abated. The camp fever is not lruieHt'
but is slightly increased.
| 1.-THE scarcity of vegetables is very try
F. ing to the troops, and they are luxurles
bevond the means of the majority. Eggs
] are Sc shillings a dozen, small 1oWl IS
| IS. shillings pence; pumpkins IL snillu'ss
| each. q tin of lam 10 shillings pence a
tin of milk shillings pence; poX Oh
sardines 3 shillings; tobacco 80 shlliings Z.
pound. A case of whisky was raineo Iol
| e145. The Beers are. smuggling lopaNoo
into camp through natives. locai lao-
/ tory is turning out exeehehl NJ
! sa,1sages. and another is making nouIish-
ing SOUP. which is much appreciated ny
| tho troons. who certainly have increases
/ IN STRENGTH since these were served ou''
| THO escane of the Associates ICE ,
| corresnondent was most adventurous anu
| arduous. Leaving Ladysmlth the eSen-
ing Of Feb. 10, guided by native, ne
soon encountered a Boer patrol VINO III q Gu
| upon him. Escaping the patioi' ~
| era Wled Twenty-Five 1nlles VI eiio -
and stoniest paths, hiding in native mus
and kraals during the day and proceed
to 81 NIGHT Once a Boer patrol came TO
the the door Of the hut where he was T nlalng
under blankets. He swan the du aina
,,,er and reached Chieveley the morhiiis
If Fah ia where he took the tram lor
Durham. 49,. with the
exception of two slight, attacks e oil leV Sir
which hardly incapacl.a ee e.a,,Jer in
i 1e9ls has been in excellent health tn
, nnoSs the siege. The total number lumber
Of people within the British INES If fne them
ing Intombi camp IS 11yov, an "a AND 500
iroops except 9,eoo civilians ana oOV
When the Associated Press corr sseIoded
ent left the live stock on hand inc'u eed
400 horses 800 mules and GOV c AZ nec on
the garrison had no fear that the heces,
s sit9 Sol Of life would be exhausted for some
+ine To come.