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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-01
CROWDS AT MANSION HOUSE.
London POpulace Throws OF All Re
serve for the NOnce.

London PopuIace Throws OF All Re-
serve for the Nonce.
LONDON, March 1. 4:45 p.m.-An day
long cheering thousands kept up an inces-
SAINT roar before the Mansion House, and
all trafio in what ts Londons busiest con-
course ceased. An elderly gentleman, with
his silk hat on the back of his head and
his black coat tails flying in the wind,
climbed to the top Of a big lamp post in the
middle Of the street opposite the Mansion
House and remained for about an hour
with his legs curled around the post Wav-
ing his hat in one hand and flag in the
other. he led the tumultuous cheering for
each hero of the war and the fierce, hoarse
imprecations Of President Kruger and
President Steyn. Pandemonium reigned.
The news Of the Mansion House demon
stration had spread to all quarters Of the
city and there poured in a stream Of hood
lums and fakirs laden down with flags;
women, boys and all sorts and conditions of
people. Silk hats flew into the air and
small fights were Of frequent occurrence.
The hundreds Of policemen on the spot had
their hands full, but as long as the en-
thusiasm Of the crowd was only confined
to horseplay the officers did not interfere.
Tons of fireworks are being bought in
preparation for elaborate celebrations to-
night.
In several provincial towns efigies Of
President Kruger and General Cronje were
paraded through the streets and maItreat-
ed At Glasgow an effigy Of President
Kruger was subjected to indignities at the
foot of the queens statue.
Over 1000 university and college students
paraded the streets Of London, singing
ing for Little Bobs." who seemed to be a
prize favortte in this and other demonstra-
lions. although Generals Butler, Macdonald
and White got a fair share of the acclama-
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Rejoicing MT Cape Town.

CAPE TOWN, March 1.-The news that
Ladysmith had been relieved last night
was officially promulgated at about 10
o'clock this morning and spread like Wild
fire. The town became wild with delight
the residents parading the streets and flags
and bunting being displayed everywhere
Throngs of people crowded in front of
government house, hurrahing and singing
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sergt. Van Hsuten Pronoted.

The President has appointed Quartermas-
ter Sergeant Walter E. Van Houten, 44th
volunteer Infantry, now serving with his
regiment In the Philippines. a second lieu.
tanant N that regiment
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Grain, Provisions q

Furnished BY W. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers, 1419 F st.. members New york
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs, La
denburg. Thamann & Co.. New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-01

Equity Court. No. I-Justice Hasner.
Clark agt- D. c.: demurrer sustained Will
leave TO amend. Bride agt. d. c.; demur-
rer overruled, with leave to answer
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- SPECIAL LOT OF SMALL SIZES CH1LDREN's vEsTs
LOT OF RRoKET SIZES ANN CT I11 " so,, @ %
WHITE AND NATURAL. ALSO LOT CHILDREN'S COMB
SLEEPING GARMENTS WHITE AND NATURAL. SOLD FOR so
UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENT-FIRsT FLOOR
The age-herald., 1900-09-18
he Cable Facilities Have Been
 Improved.
WILL SOON ARRIVE
Thought That He Will Exercise Con- siderable Diplomatic influence Suggested Removal of Capital
 to Shanghai Abandoned

Washington, September 1.-The passage of the day without an event bearing upon the Chinese situation went to confirm the general impression that nothing can be done until the Chinese themselves have progressed further toward the restoration of the government at Pekin. Meanwhile the military preparations for a winter stay in China go on, though the officials are careful to point out that these are only precautionary measures, and are not to be taken an indication of a final determi- nation on the part of the government.
 General Chaffees dispatches show a de- cided improvement in the cable conditions. and notice having been given today to the State Department that the new cable from Shanghai to Che Foo, connecting at that place with the Taku cable, has just been completed, 1t is hoped that it will soon be possible to get messages through on date of dispatch.
 Count Von waldersee, who will command the allied armies, is expected to arrive at Shanghai next Wednesday or Thursday. There have been no announcements of his purposes but it is expected that these will be developed as the result of instructions which he will receive upon arrival. AL thouEh u military cOInmdnuer, IL IS tne uur derstanding among officials that he will exert considerable influence upon the di- plomatic situation, as he Is a diplomat as well as a soldier. He was with the Ger man Embassy at Paris before and after the Franco-German war. and has had wide ex- perience in the diplomatic field
 The Japanese minister, MT. Takahlra, had a conference with Acting Secretary Adee today concerning the status of Chi- nese affairs
 The suggested removal of the Chinese capital from Pekin to Shanghai Is now practically abandoned. The main reason given is the difficulty of communication between Shanghai and Pekin during the winter months But aside from this was the strong feeling in certain quarters that 1t would be undesirable to establish seat of government where British influence is so strongly dominant. The discussion has led to the general understanding among of- ficials that Tien Tsin offers the greatest advantages outside of Pekin for purposes of negotiation, and 1t Is likely to be the headquarters, military and diplomatic, of the foreign establishments instead of Pe- kin.
The age-herald., 1900-09-18
PRICE SET ON HEADS
Of Foreign Soldiers by China - Fifty
 Taels Each

Victoria, B. C., September H.-Among the advces brought by the British Econshire from China were stories of the arrest of Chinese with the heads of foreign soldiers in sacks. It seems that head money of fifty taels is paid for each head.
 This fact was brought to light by the discovery of the private papers of Viceroy Yulu of Tien Tsin. In his day book there is an entry which reads:
 "One hundred taels paid for the heads of two Americans killed in the advance to the relief of Tien Tsin. Fifty taels for the two guns captured on the same occasion"
 The entry explains many ghastly inci- dents which have been recounted of the killing of the wounded. When Captain Beyts and three marines fell with him at the engagement before Hsi arsenal at- tempt was made to decapitate them. The next night some Chinese were found hiding in the millet, and in trying to es- cape were bayonetted. One clung with great pertinacity to . bag which. when opened was found to contain the head of United States Marine Gunner Watkins.
The age-herald., 1900-09-18
THE GOVERNOR AND
 HIS PARTY ARRIVE Reaches Portsmouth After a
 Pleasant Journey. INTERESTING EVENT TODAY Presentation of Tablets to Battleships Kearsarge and Alabama by State
 of New Hampshire A
 Splendid Programme

Portsmouth, N. H., September H.-This city tonight is eagerly anticipating the presentation tomorrow of the tablets to the battleships Kearsarge and Alabama, which event will be one of the most interesting in the history of the state.
 The principal guests of the state arrived this afternoon, the party including Govern or Joseph F. Johnston of Alabama and staff, Secretary of the Navy John D. Long and Assistant Secretary Hackett, former Secretary Herbert, Rear Admiral Sampson and Mrs. Sampson. Governor Powers of Maine and Governor Frank w. Rollins Of New Hampshire.
 The North Atlantic Squadron, which in- cludes the Kearsarge, is lying at anchor in the harbor. The Alabama, however, is not with the fleet, not being yet in commission, but Captain B. L. Brownson, who will command her, is here.
 The exercises tomorrow will be opened by Mayor Mcintyre, who will welcome the guests, and he will be followed by Hon. George A. Burns, president of the day. Governor Rollins will make the presenta- ton speech after the two tablets have been unveiled by two young ladies, respectively descendants of relatives of the former off, cers of the two famous old battleships. Secretary Long will accept the tablet TOT the Kearsarge and Governor Johnston tor the Alabama. The tablets will be taken down the harbor to the Kearsarge and formally turned over to the commanding officer of that boat as well as Captain Brownson. Former Secretary Herbert of Alabama will make an address. The tab lets were designed by Belal Pratt of Bos- ton. Tomorrow evening there will be banquet at the Hotel Wentworth.
The age-herald., 1900-09-18
THE CHINESE MUST
 PREPARE THE WAY
Nothing Can be Done Until They Have Progressed
 Further Towards Restoration of Government.
ARKANsA- VOTE
Jeff Davis Got a Plurality of 47,S36
 Votes

Little Rock Ark, September H.-The complete vote in the recent state election for Governor, the only contested office, was announced today officially. The total number of votes cast was 132,979, of which Jeff Davis, Democrat, received Ss,6S7; H. l.. Remmell, Republican, 40,701; Abner w. Files, Populist 3,641. Davis majority is H295; plurality, 47,936 As compared with 1898 the Democratic vote Is 17.6 per cent greater and the Republican 47.9 per cent gretr Compared with 1896 the Democrats lost 2.7 per cent and the Republicans gained 17.6 per cent.
The age-herald., 1900-09-18
MESSAGES FROM CHAFFEE
Reports on Conditions-Wants a Mum.
 Der of Flags

Washington, September 1.-The War Department has received the following ca blegram from General Chaffee:
 ''Taku (No date). "Adjutant-General, Washington:
 September IS, Russian commander as- sures me has ordered repair material from Port Arthur, Vladivostock and United States, and that he feels assured railway will be repaired in two months. Need fifty storm flags and 5000 more small flags; lat- ter required for Chinese houses to show our protection. Goodnow telegraphs, 7th, at request Ii Hung Chang, latter leaves Shanghai in week or so. CHAFFEE." It is thought at the War Department that the date, September 13, refers to the time the message left Pekin. The railroad mentioned is the line between Tien Tsin and Pekin. The second dispatch Is as fol- lows:
 "Taku (no date), Pexin. Sept. 1l. "Adjutant-General, Washington:
 Expedition Tien Tsin to Liu, thirty miles southward, two companies of Fourteenth infantry participating. Returned Tien Tsin, slight opposition. Town destroyed by British troops. No casualties. Filed cable office 6:20 p. m., 15th
 "CHAFFEE."
The age-herald., 1900-09-18
subscriptions to asrmsu Loan

New York, September 17.-Bankers en- gagged in financing the German government war loan were busy receiving subscriptions today. By noon over $1,OOO.OO0 of the notes had been ordered by telegraph from out side points. While the syndicate mana gers, in keeping with the custom usually observed, refused to disclose the name of subscribers to the loan, it is believed that requests thus far received represent a wide range of territory, indicating a very gen. eral interest in the offering. Milwaukee and other Western points where the Ger man population Is large are expected to send in generous subscriptions.
The age-herald., 1900-09-18
THOUSANDS OF PENNSYLVANIA
 MINERS LAY DOWN THEIR PICKS
First Day of the Struggle Between Men and the Operators Shows
 Both Sides Standing Firm.

Philadelphia, September 17.-The great strike of mine workers in the anthracit, coal fields of Pennsylvania, which repre- sents possibly the hard coal output of the world, begun today. According to Presi- dent Mitchell of the United Mine Workers, the success of the first days efforts to tie up the mines exceeded the expectations of the strike leaders.
 The strike Is confined to four districts the Lackawanna, the Wyoming, the Le- high and the Schuykill regions. In the first two representing 90, GOO men the tie up Is almost complete. In the Lehigh region the situation is a stand-off, about 800 out of 1,600 of the mine employees having quit
 Principally because the union has com paratively light strength in the Schuykill region, the workmen there have no decided grievance as in other districts and the strike was not general among the upward of 5O,000 employed.
 Indications tonight, however, point to the closing tomorrow of some mines in the last named district that operated today, de- spite the assertion of officials of the Phila- delphia and Reading Coal and Iron Com pany and other companies operating the regions that they will continue their col- lieries in operation. Nearly all the efforts Of the strike leaders are being devoted to organizing the men in weak Schuykill and Lehigh regions.
The age-herald., 1900-09-18
WORK OF RELIEF IS
 STILL BEING PUSHED
Bodies of the Dead Are Being Cremated by the
 Hundreds in the Stricken City.

pie of the United States over the terrible loss of life and property caused by the hurricane; but the magnitude of the dis- aster is equalled by the indomitable spirit of the citizens of the new world, who in their long struggle with the adverse forces of nature have proved themselves to be victorious.
 ''1 sincerely hope that Galveston will rise again to new prosperity.
 CIVILIAN IT." The Presidents reply is as follows: Your majestys message of condolence and sympathy Is very grateful to the American government and people, and in their name as well as on behalf of the many thousands who suffered bereaved and irreparable losses in the Galveston dis aster, I thank you most earnestly.
 "WILLIAM MCKINLEY"
The age-herald., 1900-09-18
CATASTROPHE IN 4 SALVATION
 ARMY BARRACKS AT CINCINNATI

sent in a still alarm. On account of the cold weather today fire had been started in the stove for the little tots who are cared for there during the day while their mothers are engaged at work elsewhere.
 It is thought that this caused the fire through some defect in the fiues or other parts of the old tenement building which had four stories. Most of the mothers knew nothing of the calamity till they were through with their days work and linen were hunting at the morgue for the dead or at the hospitals for the injured At both of these places as we'll as about the burned building the scenes were heart rending. The firemen rushd into the blaz- ing building tosrescue women and children but most of those on the upper floors were beyond aid.
 The first floor was used as a church, the second as headquarters for the destitute and for cooking, and the upper floors for the nursery. The woman and children could be seen from these upper stories pleading for help when the stairways were enveloped in fiams.
 The fire occurred near the river front the most densely topulated part of the city The nursery is near the old Spencer House, and children from that tenement were in the burned building
 Captain Lodge was suffocated while car rying children from the floor. James Har- kins, who lives in the old Spencer house, now used as tenement quarters, lost his life while endeavoring to save his children. The patrol wagon rushed to the fire and there separated the dead from the dying before going to the morgue. The missions were in charge of Staff Captains Ereckson, Anderson and .McKenzy. who conducted a klndergartn as well as other instruction for the little ones while their mothers are at work. Captain Erickson recently arrived from New York to superintend the instruc- ton,
The age-herald., 1900-09-18

Cincinnati, O., September MA branch nursery of the Salvation Army Gt Nh. 403 East Front street burned this evening, and five persons were killed, three fatally in- jured and four seriously injured. as fol- lows:
 The dead are:
 James Harkins, painter, aged 40 years.
 Herbert Harkins, aged 4 years, sop of James.
 Rhoda Harkins aged months.
 Maggie Williams, aged months.
 Edward Mullen, aged years.
 The following are fatally injured and not expected to survive the night:
 Post Captain Elizabeth Erickson of New York, aged 25.
 Staff Captain Bertha Anderson of Chi cago, aged 35.
 Myrtle Terrell, aged 6.
 The following were seriously injured, but are expected to recover:
 Bessie Atkins, aged 5 years.
 Frank Hill, aged months.
 Albert Hill, aged years.
 Joseph Benton, aged years.
 All the dead bodies were burned to crisp, and the charred remains of James Harkins were clasping what was left of his little son Herbert. All the victims and those injured belonged in the nursery ex- cept James Harkins, who came to the res- cue of his orphans. There were twenty in the nursery on the upper floors at the time of the fire. and eight of them escaped with out injury.
 The property loss was only n,500.
 At 4:50 p. m. Walter Fisher, bakeeper in an adjoining saloon. discovered fire and
The age-herald., 1900-09-18
Won't Aid tl;e Strikers

Altoona, Pa. September 17-Inquiry by telephone among the nearby bituminous coal towns developed the fact that the an- thracite coal strikers will receive little if any help from the region north and west Of Altoona. While 1t is reported that the representatives of the hard coal men have been in the field agitating a sympatheu tic strike, there is no evidence of the fact in this vicinity. Messages this morning deny that any such effort is making in these towns. The bituminous miners at eacn place say they will not even contribute money to help the eastern men, as they did not receivesa cent from them during the bituminous wage troubles of recent years. N es..-
The age-herald., 1900-09-18
ANOTHER STRIKE
Iron Workers Re use to Accept Re-
 du ton in Wages

Bloomsburg, Pa, Sept. 17.--All efforts to settle the differences between the Reading Iron Company, of Danville, and their em- ployes have failed, and 600 men employed at the plant refused to work this morning when the new wage scale, which makes a cut of 25 per cent in the mems wages, went Into effect. The mill Is completely closed down, and is likely to remain so for an in- definite length of time The firm contends that the market price of iron Is less than the cost of production. and this step was necessary in order to keep the plant in op- eration.
The age-herald., 1900-09-18
OlIpiiahi,a O inIon

New York, September 17.-Robert Oli- phant, President of the Delaware and Hud- son Coal Company, said today of the coal strike:
 'I don't believe the strike can last or that 1t will permanently affect the price of coal in this city. There are 140 GOO men who go down to work in the mines of the anthracite region. In their recent statement the labor agitators declared that they had but $71,000 in their treasury. This would mean that they can pay each of our men who go out at their order the sum of 50 cents for one day. This will not support a great strike very long,"
The age-herald., 1900-09-18
AN APPEAL
In Behalf of the Negro Sufferers of
 Galveston

Chicago, September 1S-Cyrus Field Adams publisher of the Appeal, Chicago, and president of the National Afro-Amer- can Press Association has received a let ter from Galveston, from W. H. Noble, Jr., publisher of the Times of that city, in which he appeals for help. The letter states that about 1,5OO Afro-Americans lost their lives in the recent storm, and that fully 10000 are homeless. Assistance of every kind Is needed. MT. Adams hopes that the Afro-American press of the country will urge the men and women of the race to form clubs and gather help for their suf
 fering people. All money should be sent to Hon. John Dealy, chairman of the finance committee, Galveston. All who send money please state the amount to W. H. Noble, Jr., 510 Twenty-third street, Galveston, Tex, who will represent the Afro-American Press. Contributions of ~---~-~-~~~-~~-~-~-~-~-~
The age-herald., 1900-09-18
Circuit Judge Protects Perham

St. Louis, September 17.-Judge Wilhrow, in the Circuit Court granted an order to- day temporarily restraining the president and board of directors of the Order of Railway Photographers from trying certain charges they are alleged to have made against H. B. Pelham, secretary and treas urer of the order. The order Is made re- turnabe September 26
 Perham claims the defendants have un- lawfully entered into a conspiracy to oust him from office.
The age-herald., 1900-09-18
EMPEROR WILLIAM
Expresses Sympathy for Storm Sufferers
 Through the President

Washington, September z-President Mckinley has received the following mes- sage on the Galveston disaster from Em- peror William of Germany:
 "Stettburg, September IT, s'President of the United States Washing ton,
 .sI wish to convey to your excellency the impression of deep-felt sympathy with the misfortune that has befallen the town Of Galveston and many other ports of the coast, and mourn with you and the peo-
The age-herald., 1900-09-18

caution Is beng taken to prevent clash between the union and non-union men. The snerln Is the grounds. The breaker at the Lykens colliery was opened today with a small force of boys. About POO men and boys at Lykens and Wincon are at work. About 600 belong to the Mine Workers. There are about HOO mine employees at Williamstown, and about 50 of them are members of the union. The mine has been running on full time for years and claim to pay better than in other parts of the coal fields. These colleries are now oper- ater by the Pennsylvania Railroad Com pany.
The age-herald., 1900-09-18
Still Another

Bloomsburg. Pa., Sept. H.-The puddlers of the American Car and Foundry Com pany struck today because of a recent mo- tice by the company which compels the puddlers to light their own fires in the morning and to produce a physicians cer- tificate every time they are absent on the plea of sickness. The puddlers refused to comply with the order, and about one hun dred of their number have refused to work. A strike would likely tie up the mills, which employ 1,200 men.
The age-herald., 1900-09-18
More Reports

Hazleton, Pa, September 17-President Nichols of District No. arrived here to- day and made a report to President Mitch ell to the effect that the entire Wyoming and Lackawanna districts are tied up com pletely, with the exception of one small corporation employing 25O men. National Organizer Harris also came here today from Shamokin, and made what President Mitchell designated as an equally satisfac- tory report of the Schuylkill region.
The age-herald., 1900-09-18
Still WarItke

Austin, Tex, september 17-J. C. Mills and J. w. Singleton, old Confederate vet erans inmates of the Soldiers Home. had trouble late this afternoon, which resulted in Mills shooting Singleton three times, causing death almost immediately.