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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
MONEY CHANGERS CHANCE
SPECULATION IN MIYED CURRENCY
IN PEKiN.
English Coin Has Preference-General
Chaffee and His Troops
in High Favor.

Correspondence Of the Associated Fress.
PEKIN, September ia money changer
with a few thousand dollars capital could
make a fortune here in the course of few
weeks under present conditions. Coins and
bank notes of all nations float around and
are generally accepted by everybody. The
Mexican dollar, which Is the coin of COM
merce in China, generally goes in ordinary
times at the rate of two for one American.
Now, however, for an American five-dollar
gold piece you get twelve. while, on the
other hand, for an English sovereign, which
is not worth as much as hve-dollar gold
piece, you get fourteen., The reason of this
is that the sovereign Is the best-ltked coin,
and the Japanese and Indian soldiers are
anxious for gold At the prize fund sale
of loot which takes place daily at the Brit
ish legation Col. Scott t. Moncrien. the
presiding officer, takes In coin and bills OF
almost every civilized power and mas reg
ular list of exchange nased on the value of
Mexican dollars, in which coinage the bid
ding takes place. The price or lump silver
is going down, partly because men with
large amounts endeavor1ng TO leaVe nave
had their silver seized by the military pow
ers and a demand made as to Where tney
obtained 1t.
Praise for American Troops.
In a campaign like the present, where
and watched one another's pecuiarities and
characteristics, the conduct of the troops
of any one nation as a whole Is especially
interesting to watch, and America can
proudly boast that the men representing
her in China have proved themselves the
equal If not the superior, of any troops in
China.
The unexampled conduct of americans
has given General Cnaffee an influence at
the meetings of generals which are held
every day ahead of that of any other gen.
eral. 1t is not disparaging to either Cen
eral Chaffee's hard common sense, which,
according to other generals. has helped
them solve many knotty problem, nor his
personal popularity. both among the diplo-
mats and the generals. but it is unquestion-
able that his influence has been greatly in
creased through being the leader OF a body
of men who have distinguished themselves
not only In the face Of the enemy, but
equally SO against the temptations that
exist in city like sPekin under existing
conditions.
1t is also said among foreign officers that
the workings of the adtutant generals
office of the Americans Is much quicker
and much more satisfactory than that of
any other nation. and probably the best
known and liked officer of the American
officers among foreign officials, with the
exception of General Chaffee, is his adju-
tant general, Captain Hutchinson Of the 9th
Cavalry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
SITUATION AT HAZLETON.
Few Galleries at Work With Short
Handed Crews.

HAZLETON, Pa. October 15.-The fifth
week of the coal miners strike opened qui-
city. The few coIeries that have contin-
ued in operation since the strike was in
auguratd are working as usual today with
the same number of men they had in the
mines last week. Not one of the collieries,
however, is working full handed. The Gran
berry mines of A. Pardee 4 Co. have more
men at work than any of the few other
mines still in operation. The company
claims to have more than half of its men at
work.
Two crowds gathered this morning, one
at No. 40 shaft of the Lehigh Valley Coal
Company, in this city, and the other at
the Cranberry mine on the outskirts of
the town. but they dispersed before daylight
without causing any trouble.
The march planned for this morning to
the Panther Creek valley, where d majority
of the mines are stil in operation, was
called off on account of rain.
President Mitchell will return from Scran-
ton this afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
BANANA TAX REMOVED.
Exempted From the Export Duty in
Costa Rica.

Exempted From the Export Duty in
Costa Rica.
United States Minister Merry at San
Jose informs the State Department that by
a recent decree of the government of Costa
Rica bananas are exempted from any eX-
port duty for a period Of ten years.
Bananas stand second to coffee in Costa
Rican exports. and promise to soon sup
plant that commodity.
The decree. says Minister Merry. has
created much dissatisfaction. as the profits
of the banana trade in the island are gath
cred in by an American fruit company,
while coffee, the principal product, is grown
at much greater expense, and yet pays
heavy export duty. Export duties have a
special significance and Importance IN
Costa Rica, because. under the Spanish
American revenue system lands are not
taxed and the government depends in the
greater part on its custom duties for sup
port
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
Ex-senator Quay Calls and Discusses
the Situation.
PRESIDENT PLEASED WITH OUTLOOK
He viii Not Make Any Campaign
Speeches.
WILL VOTE IN CANTON

Ex-senator Quay was the most prominent
visitor at the White House today. He said
that he was in Washington to see his
family and called on the President to pay
his respects. The President evidently en-
joyed the visit, for Mr.. Quay remained
with him for some time, discussing the
political aspect in Pennsylvania and else.
where. Mr.. Quay is one of the most san
guine of the republican leaders as to the
outcome of the presidential election. He
said today that President Mckinley would
be reelected by, a larger majority in the
electoral college than four years ago. He
says that the majority of the people are re-
solved to continue in power an adminis-
tration that has brought prosperity and
power to the country.
VIII Make No Speeches.
The President will talk politics with
many of the leaders in the next three
weeks. 1t Is again stated with emphasis
that he will make speeches before the
election and do nothing TO change his pres
ent intentions as to appearing on the
stump. The President will leave here in
about a week for Canton. Both here and in
his home town he will listen to voluntary
reports brought him by republicans who
have been in the field. The President is re-
ported on good authority to be greatly
pleased with the outlook. He is said to be-
lieve that the condition Of affairs is even
better than in 1896.
VIII Vote the Straight Ticket.
When. the President goes to Canton
probablyeon Saturday-he will remain there
until he has cast his vote for the republican
ticket. Those who take stock In the myth
ical story that the presidential nominees
courteously vote for each other may dis
abuse their minds of that idea. President
Mckinley always votes the straight repub-
lican ticket. Furthermore. he believes that
man who does not vote at all is inappre-
ciative of citizenship. Since he was a young
man he has always advised the exercise OF
suffrage. Candidate Bryan will not vote
for his rival, but will cast his ballot for
the democratic electors in his state
The public stairway at the White House
fs being repaired. Col. Bingham, superin-
tendent of public buildings and grounds,
recently discovered that the stairway was
getting weak. The second flight is sus-
pended by a steel rod and needs more sup
port.
Attended Church Services.
President Mckinley, accompanied by Gar
ret A. Hobart, jr.. son Of the late Vice
President, attended services yesterday at
the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal
Church, listening to a sermon on Unity
by Rev. Frank NJ. Bristol, the pastor Mrs
Mckinley was not present. although She
With Mrs. Hobart drove with the President
to the church. She returned for him after
the services were concluded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
ALL IN ACCORD WITH FRANCE.


PARIS, October 15.-Germany is the only
power which has not replied formally to
Frances note on China, though she has
verbally accepted it's terms:
Japan's answer, received today, accepts
the proposals, retaining only one condition.
This refers to the permanent prohibition OF
the importation of arms. While agreeing
with the principle. Japan offers suggestions
as to how the prohibition can be best &C
complished.
A dispatch received at the French for
eIgn office from Hankow, dated October Ii,
saws the Chinese court arrived at Sian-fu
October L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
Naval Orders.

Lieutenant W. c. Cole has been assigned
to additional duty in command OF the tug
Tecumseh. at Washington navy yard.
Lieutenant E. H. De Lany has been de-
tached from the Ranger and ordered to line
duty aboard the Philadelphia.
Lieutenant j. K. Robson from the PhiIa-
delphia to the Ranger for line duty.
Assistant Paymaster p. H. Deiano, from
the Yosemite to duty at the naval station
al Guam as pay officer. purchasing and gen.
eraI storekeeper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
MISS CAST STILL AWHEEL.
Had Only $50 Miles More to Go at q
n>f1nck

NEW YORK, October 15.-With only
few brief stops for food, Miss Margaret
Cast continued all night her record-break-
ing Q 600 mile ride through the slushy roads
Of the Valley Stream, Long Island, course.
At 6 o'clock this morning there remained
only 1Jo miles to complete her task, and In
a. continuous ride today, snatching what
food she may while still awheel, and with
out pause for rest, she expects to COM
plete the 1000 miles by o'clock tonight.
At o'clock this morning Miss Cast rest
ed an hour and ate an unusually hearty
breakfast.
Her bill of fare consisted of beef tea,
bread and butter. steak, sweet potatoes,
winding up with a bottle of ale.
Allowing half an hour to digest this solid
meal, she again mounted her wheel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
Exempted From Port Charges.

Excursionist or tourist vessels touching at
Algiers are now exempted from the heavy
port charges which have been imposed for
the last three years AS a consequence of
the heavy tax per capita on the number of
passengers landed excursion projectors and
steamship companies have omitted Algiers
from their itineraries, and the number Of
visitors of transient class fell from 1900
in 1897 to but 1000 last season. The tax
was naturally very unpopular, and by
means Of persistent agitation and represen-
tations 1T has at last been abolished. The
exclusively devoted to the transportation
of excurSioniStS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
work of the signal Corps

General Greely has received report from
Manila saying that sixty miles Of cable for
use in the Philippines have arrived, and Will
enable the signal corps to complete num-
ber Of telegraph lines in the islands.
Lieutenant Clifton r. Berry, signal corps,
has been discharged on account of disabll-
ity He was serving in the Philippines
This Is the first officer Of the signal corps
who has had to retire on account OF Ill
hea1th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

At a meeting Of the executive COMMITTEES
Of the American Graphophone Company,
held in their New York Offices October 12,
Mr.. Thomas j. Goodwin, formerly of Wash
ington. was elected secretary of the COM
pany In place Of the late Miss Bischon.
Mr. William Tennyson has gone to the
Shenandoah valley for an extended hunting
trip.
Weston Brown Flint Of this city has been
admitted to the sophomore class of HaI-
ward University at the age Of sixteen, being
the youngest member of the class.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

The condition of Mr.. George NJ. Allen,
chief clerk of the first assistant postmaster
general, was more critical today than at
any time since he was taken i'll. Last week
Mr. Allen suffered an attack of paralysis
that affected the left side of his face. and
yesterday his right side was paraiyzed He
is being cared for at the Georgetown Uni
versity Hospital, where very few of his
most intimate friends permitted to see
him. 1t was expected he could be taken
to Terre Haute, Ind. his home, last week.
but his present condition will prevent that
being done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
DEGREE FOR SECRETARY HAY.
Princeton VIII Make Him a Doctor O


PRINCETON, N. J., October 15.-Presi
dent Patton announced today that the de-
gree of Doctor Of Laws will be conferred
upon John Hay. Secretary of State. at the
commemoration day exercises next Satur-
day.
Secretary Hay Will arrive in Princeton
on Friday and will be entertained at dinner
by President and Mrs Patton. He will be
present at the exercises Saturday morning
to receive his degree. Bishop Satterlee of
Washington will make address on
"Morals and American Civilization
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

By late decision Of the Russian imperial
council, members or employees Of foreign
firms, when travelling In Russia for the pur-
pose Of purchasing goods do not come un-
der the trade-Hcense act and need not pay
any tax. Vice Consul General Hanauer at
Frankfort, Germany. says the bureau Of the
Germa n Russian Association In Berlin has
recently made an announeement to that eff
feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
Roberts ComDIiments Butler.

PRETORIA, October 15.-Lord Roberts,
in an army order announcing the return Of
General Butler to England thanks Sir Red
vers for his great services while he was
commander-in-chief of the British forces
in South Africa and for the ability with
which he carried out the operations while
serving under Lord Roberts, which, the
order declares, resulted in the collapse of
the Beers In the eastern Transvaal."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
A Trim to Mexico.

Mr.. WI. MCGEE. ethnoiogist in charge OF
the bureau Of ethnology, is on his way to
northwestern Mexico. His party. which Inc
cludes Mr.. Delaney Gill Of this city, will
outfit at Phoenix. Ariz.. and ride from there
to the shores of the Gulf Of California TO
study tribe Of Indians living adjacent to
the savage Seri, whom Mr.. MCGEE has
twice visited ON former trips. His complete
report on the Seri has just been issued by
the bureau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
TIE-UP REMAINS COMPLETE.
Not a Colifery Resumed Wsrk In the
ShamOkfn Region.

SHAMOKIN, Pa, October 15.-Not a COL
liery resumed operation in this portion of
the coal region this morning. While miners
generally think the terms of the convention
will be accepted by operators and coal-car-
rying companies. operators hereabouts In
sist that so far as they are concerned they
will not, unless forced TO by the coal-carry-
ing companies. sign an agreement to pay
10 per cent. The Shamokin and Mount
Carmel delegations returned from Scranton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

last night. George Hartlein. secretary of
District No 0, made this statement:
THE terms, / believe, will be accepted
by operators giving their approval through
newspapers and notices posted about the
collieries. Miners will not go to work un-
til President Mitchell declares the strike off
officially. Big demonstrations will be held
throughout the region on the day previous
to work being resumed. / think the COL
lieries will be working before next Satur-
day Companies will take up the griev-
ances with their own employees and redress
them while work is going on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
Passenger. Booked for Oceanic.

LIVERPOOL, October 15.-Among those
who have booked passage on the White Star
line steamship Oceanic, which sails from
this port on Wednesday, via Queenstown,
for New York, are Marshall Field Of Chica-
go. Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Mackay Of New
York. the Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage and
Mrs. Talmage and Cissie Loftus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
CARLIsT UPRISING FEARED.
Depot of Arms Discovered by Spanish
Government officials.

Government Ohc1als.
PARIS, October ia dispatch from
Madrid says the Spanish government is
greatly concerned at the revival Of the
Carlst agitation and the discovery Of a
depot of arms at Lerida, Catalonia, where
615 Remingtons and 400 bayonets and an
important collection Of machinery and tools
for the manufacture and repair of arms
were seized at locksmith's store kept by
Carlist. -Four arrests were made at the
store, including a man named Nimbo. who
styles himself ''Chef of the Carlist Ad-
milistra tion'
The Heraldo of Madrid says the Carlists
are preparing feverishly to open a cam
paigr at the end Of the present year, adj
ding that the discomfort In Catalonia forms
excellent soil for the Cariist propaganda.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
Assigned to Regiments.

Officers recently promoted have been as
signed to regiments as follows:
Lieut.. Col. James NJ. ingalls,, to the Sd
Artillery; Maj A. w. Vodges, to the 5th
Artillery; Capt. E. w. Hubbard, to the
9Th Artillery; First Lieut.. George A. Nu-
gent, to the 7th Artillery; Second Lieut.
James C. Williams, to the 18th Infantry;
Second Lieut.. Harry w. Graham, to the
22d Infantry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
EMPRESS FREDERICK ILL.
Has Heart Trouble and Secondary
Catarrh of Lungs.

HOMBURG, October 15.-An official bulle-
tin issued today says: THE Dowager En-
press Frederick has been suffering for some
time from neuralgia pain causing exhaus-
ton and acute weakness of the heart. fol-
lowed by secondary catarrh of the lungs,
still continuing with increased temperature
ard irregular pulsations. There Is no pres
ent danger, but a recurrence of the weak
ness would be the cause of imminent dam
ger
Bulletins have hitherto not been issued,
at the request of the patient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
Nm News Of Peary'a Shin.

ST. JOHNS. N. F.. October 15.-The seal
ing steamer Kate, which has just visited
Cumberland Inlet with supplies for the
American whaling station there, reports
that nothing has been seen or heard Of the
Peary steamer Windward. Hope Of her
return this fall is now practically aban-
dOned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
Secretary Longs Coming Trip.

Secretary Long has planned to make sew
eral speeches on political topics during his
western trip, which begins next week. He
is going to Colorado to visit his daughters,
and besides talking in that state, may
make one or two addresses In Nebraska.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
COL. PEARRE HAS A COLD.
VIII BE Unable to Speak mt Buckley
town Tonight.

W III Be JnADIe 10 SptHK NJ buCkeyS-
town Tonight.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Nd, October 10
Col. George A. Pearre, republican candi-
date for House of Representatives. is con-
fined to his room here by a severe cold, con-
tracted Friday night, while campaigning in
Montgomery county. He was unable to
speak Saturday night and will be obliged
to cancel his date at Buckeystown, Freder-
ick county, tonight, but he hopes to be out
tomorrow. He expects to fill the remainder
of his dates this week. including visit to
the Hagerstown fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
Rolling MilI Men Strike.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. October 15.-Three
hundred and fifty hands employed at the
New Haven rolling mill went on strike to-
day. The men compiain of a reduction in
wages. ranging from five to seventeen and
q half per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
EXEMPT From Stamp Tax.

Commissioner Wilson of the internal reve-
nue. bureau. in a letter to James H. Miller
Of Charleston, w. Va, says that certificates
Of nomination and all papers relating to the
exercise of elective franchise are exempt
from stamp tax.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
AMERICANS AND JEWS BARRED.
In VIII of j. II. Clayton, al
EnXlfah man.


LONDON, October 15.-The will of ]. B..
Clayton, the son of the late member OF rar-
Lament of that name. has just been pro-
bated. BY it he leaves his two daughters
a fortune of f144, 900 with the curious pro-
vision that the money is only to be payable
If they attain the age of thirty-five years
without marrying either a citizen of the
United States or q Hebrew. The reason for
this proviso is not given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

Adjutant General COrbin received a cable
message from General Chaffee at Pekin this
morning, saying that Harry B. Sheppard,
Troop NJ. 9th Cavalry, died at Pekin on the
9th instant, from dysentery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
IN THE SUPREME COURT.

Porto Rfcan and Philippine Cases to
BE Advanced.
The Supreme Court today granted motions
advancing the Neeley case and the cases
involving the question of the extension Of
the Constitution over the Philippines and
ber. A number of minor decisions were
ha nded daun today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

Director F0anes Out Of Danger.
A ,cabiegram received at the Post Offics
Department today announces that Director
of Posts Fosnes at Havana, who was suf-
fering from serious attack Of yellow fever,
Is entirely out Of danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
Inxhnm and hewitt Di.barred.

PHILADELPHIA. October 15.-Ellery p.
Ingham former United States district at
torney, and Harvey X. hewitt, his law
partner and assistant, were today disbarred
from the United States circuit court by
Judge Dallas and from the United States
district court by Judge Mcpherson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

GO1U COmfnR TFOM sOutn AIF1ca.
NEW YORK. October 15.-It Is announced
that the National City Bank has engaged
s. SOC, 600 gold for import.
Officials Of the bank said that the gold
had been secured in South Africa and rep
resents the first output of the mines of that
country since the breaking out of the Boer
war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
WHEREABOUTS OF MISSIONARIES
Information Obtained by the British
Consul at NingpO, China

Information Obtained by the British
Consul at NtnEpO, China.
Ihe State Department made public today
list OF the missionaries resident in the
province of Chekiang with the execution
of those in the Hang CHA Flu circuit. at the
end of June, together with their where
abouts as far as known on the 10th Of last
August. The information was obtained by
the British consul at Ningpo and was trans
Henry White, secretary of the United
States embassy at London, through the
courtesy of Lord Salisbury.
The list is as follows:
American Baptist Mission: Americans
Rev. j. K, and Mrs. Goddard, Miss Goddard,
Miss COrbin, stationed at Ningpo, had left
Miss RICHTER, Miss Miunss and Miss Rel
yea, stationed at Kinhwa, had left for
Shanghai; Miss Newell, at Shaoshing had
also left for Shanghai. British-Dr and
Mrs. Grant and Miss Stewart, at Ningpo;
Rev. and Mrs. G. K. Bousfeld, at Shaoh-
sing. had left for Shanghai.
American Presbyterian Mission: Ameri-
cans-Rev. ]. E. Shoemaker. stationed at
Yuao, is at Ningpo; Mrs. Shoemaker, his
wife, has left for Shanghai; Miss Morton,
Miss Cunningham and Miss Roolestone, sta
toned at Ningpo, have left for Shanghai -
There is also transmitted further list Of
American missionaries affiliated to British
missionary societies, follows:
Rev. and Mrs. Z. F. Knickerbocker, sta
toned at Ninghen, were leaving for Shang-
hal: Rev. A. o. Loosely, stationed at Tien-
tai. at his post; w. Albertson, stationed at
Taichou, and Miss Richer, stationed at Lu-
gyioa, have returned to Ningpo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

Postmaster At Potomac, Md.
e. R. Perry has been appointed postmass
ter of Potomac, Nd.
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Ro..tyn Ferretl,s Trial Begins.

AARYsvILLE. Chic. October 15.-Ross-
lyn H. Ferrell was placed on trial here to-
day on the charge of killing Adams express
messenger Charles Lane on August 10,
1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

Lieut.. Gen. Miles has gone to New York
to preside at the meeting for the relief of
the Galveston sufferers.