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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12
Planning MIL Burns at Norfolk.

NORFOLK. Va. May 12.-The West Nor
folk Lumber Company's plant, located in
West Norfolk. was burned last night. The
plant consisted of saw mill. planning mill.
sheds, large quantity of lumber and three
railroad cars. A brisk northwesterly wind
made it impossible to save anything. The
loss is estimated at from 100000 to SIS, coo.
largely covered by insurance. Friction
caused by the connection of pulley with
q post caused the fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12
MAcH1NIsTs' STRIKE CALLED OFF.
Differences With Bosses Will BE Set
tied by Arbitration.

= CLEVELAND. Ohio May 12-Upon tele-
graphic advice received from President
OConnell of the International Machinists'
Union, the striking machinists in this city
unanimously decided to call off their strike
in five of the largest establishments here.
pending immediate arbitration The heads
of these establishments are all members Of
the Metal Trades Association. and the ac-
ton probably means the termination Of the
strike, which has been in progress for many
weeks The men will return to work in the
five shops at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12
Gen. Schofield Here.

Lieutenant General Schoield, retired, and
Mrs. Schofield, who have been spending the
winter in Florida. are at the Arlington for
a few days prior to making a summer visit
to Bar Harbor. General Schofield is in rug
ged health and seems to be taking life easy
since he relinqushed active command of
the army. He spent several hours at the
War Department today visiting old friends
of the army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12
JONES' CHANCES SEEM GOOD.
Golden Rule Mayor of Toledo Candi-
date for Congress.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12-The election
of Golden Rule Jones, mayor of Toledo,
as representative in Congress from the To-
ledo district seems to be practically as
sured Jas. M. Ashley of Toledo, who was
here yesterday, said the democrats had de-
cided to make no nomination for Congress
on their part, but to indorse the popular
nomination of Mayor Jones. The vote for
Mayor Jones for governor last fall in the
counties of the ninth district added to that
for John R. Mclean, the democratic candi-
date was 10000 greater than that for Nash
the republican candidate In the light of
this face his election over Jas. H. Southard
the republican candidate, under these con-
ditions, seems to be assured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12
To Puu on the sedgwiok.

The quartermaster general received
telegram this morning saying that the
transport Sedgwlck. which grounded IN the
harbor of Cienfuegos Thursday, had been
lightened up considerably and would prob
ably be foated off today. Several tugs
have been sent from Havana to the assist
ance of the Sedgwick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12
The quito Sails for Bomba,

The Quito Sails for Bombay,
Pay Director Denniston, at New York. has
advised Judge Advocate General Lemley
that the steamer Quito, chartered by the
Navy Department., sailed from New York
Thursday evening for Bombay, laden with
5000 tons of corn for the famine sufferers
in India.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

The battleship Kearsarge. having taken
on her torpedo outfit at Newport. sailed to-
day for the Virginia capes, where she will
spend some time in shaking down." swing
ing compasses and gun practice
The training ship Adams has arrived at
Yerba Buena.
Admiral Schley's squadron, the Chicago
Montgomery and Wilmington. has arrived
AT Rio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12
Men on Kansas City Street Car Lines
Quit Work.
ONLY ABOUT THIRD out NOW
Strike at St. Louis Still Keeps
Citizens Walking.
TTEMPT TO RUN CARS

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May PA strike
was ordered early today on all the street
car lines of the Metropolitan Railway
Company. About 500 Of the 1900 con-
ductors, motormen and gripmen of this
city and Kansas City, Kan, responded.
Not enough men struck on any one line to
make any anpreciable effect on the run
ming of cars on the main lines. Many of
the men not already members of the union
are, however joining the order since the
strike leaders have taken a stand, and 1t
appears possible that a general tie-up will
result.
Beyond abusing the men who took out
cars, the strikers did not cause any dis
turbance during the morning hours: Po-
lice were stationed at the power house,
and strenuous effort: Will be made to
check any tendency toward violence.
The order to strike was issued after a
series of all-night meetings of the men,
presided over by Harry Bryan organizer
of the Amalgamated Association of Street
Car Employees of America.
Some Lines Shut Down.
The Vine street and Prospect avenue troll
ley lines. short systems in the southeastern
part of the city that transfer with the main
downtown lines, were the first to be affect
ed. Seven cars were run out early on each
Then the crews showed signs Of weakening
through the persistent efforts OF the
strikers. and the company decided to shut
down these lines. So at 10 o'clock the
southeastern portion of the city was with
out service.
On the main downtown lines. the West
port the 18th. 18th, 10th and northeast in
Kansas City, Mo-, and the 5th street troll
ley and the IL roads running from Kan
sas City, Kan, considerable trouble was
experienced in starting cars, but as a rule
new men were found and no serious delays
resulted.
The strikers made their greatest show of
strength at the 18th street power house.
where only six conductors and two gripmen
out Of a total force of ninety men reported
for duty. Each conductor and gripman was
sworn in as a deputy marshal. and. with
police stationed at each end of the train,
the cars soon moved.
On the other main lines all conductors.
motormen and grpmen were sworn in as
deputy marshals
City and county officials have planned to
work in unison to avert riots.
The Metropolitan company has a contract
to carry mail carriers on its cars and will
call upon the government officials, If neces-
sary, to prevent the delaying of its cars.
Disbursement is apparent among the
strikers, and they threatened to begin
stronger efforts on Monday to win.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

OleO Resolution Answer.
Secretary Cages answer to the House
resolution asking for a statement of the in
gradients which enter into the manufacture
Of oleomargarine, as shown by the records
of the internal revenue bureau. will not be
transmitted before Monday. the House not
being in session today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12
HONOLULU NOW A CLEAN CITY,
Official Declaration to That Effect
Dynamftera ut Work

Dynamfterh Mt Work.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 12.-The steamer
American Maru, from Hong Kong via Hon
olulu, brings advices that Honolulu was Of
fcially declared clean port April 80.
The transport Hancock, with the Philip
pine commission on board, sailed for Manila
April 2S.
An attempt was recently made 10 blow up
the residence of A. DeSausa Canavano the
Portuguese consul, with dynamite. The
house was considerably damaged, but there
is no clue to the miscreants.
The organization Of the republican party
of Honolulu was begun May =. A number
of natives participated in the preimi ary
proceedings. A democratic organization
will be formed at an early date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12
Acting a. Secretary.

Secretary Root and Adjutant General Cor
bin took holiday today. Assistant Sec
retary MeikleJohn. who acted as Secretary
OF War. today had Ms hands full in attend
ing to the many important matters before
the department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12
ST. LOUIS FOLKS STILL AFoor.


street Sar Strike.
ST. LOUIS, May 12.-Every street car
line in this city is affected by the great
strike which declared five days ago
The suburban lines are running as usual
Both sides remain firm. the strikers refus-
ing to recede one iota from their demands
and their employers declining to accede to
them.
Although a few of the lines have been
operated. the public suffers great incon-
venience result of the strike, having to
depend almost entirely on the hundreds Of
vehicles that have assumed the task that
the street car companies is unable to per-
FORM Many persons use wheels, while 9TH
ers prefer to walk.
The owners of vehicles are making money
fast, charging all the way from 10 to 30
cents for a trip that cost but cents on
the street cars. Circles are being formed by
those who SympathiZe with the strikers for
the purpose of influencing every one possi-
BILE to walk until the strike is over. The
crowded sidewalks night and morning seem
to prove that this is working well.
Today the entire suburban system is run
ming on schedule time with its usual num-
Der of cars. About twenty-five cars each
are being operated on the Park avenue
Compton Heights and main line of the
Transit Company's Lindel division. Cars
on this line are operating under police es-
cort, with strong guards a.ong the right OF
way and at the termini.
other Lines to start Up.
Later in the day. If sufficient police pro-
lection is afforded, cars will be started on
the California, Bellefontaine and Lac.ede
lines of the Transit system, on which there
was considerable rioting yesterday. Not
wheel on the other seventeen divisions of
the Transit Company has moved since the
strike began last Tuesday.
No warrants have yet been issued against
the strike leaders.
The strikers have started a movement to
interest some of the largest employers OF
union labor in the city in their cause With
this object in view, meeting has been
called for today at Walhalla Hall, when
several of the principal labor employers OF
the city are expected to be present.
At 10 o'clock the first car to run over the
Laclede avenue division. of the Transit
Company since the strike began was start
ed down town, carrying the usual compile
ment OF policemen. by II O'Clock six cars
were operating on that division. Yells OF
derision greeted the appearance of the cars,
but there were no attempts at interruption.
General Manager George w. Baumhof OF
the Transit Company is not pleased with
the protection afforded by the police, and
stated today that there will be no attempt
to run cars later than Z pm. On the Belle
fontaine division the feed and trolley wires
have been cut in a number OF places and
distractions placed on the tracks,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12
Secretary Roots Riding Party,

Secretary Root and Adjutant General
Corbin. with a party of fifteen ladies' and
gentlemen, went to Alexandria this morn
ing on the ferry boat with their horses,
and thence proceeded to Mount Vernon.
They returned over the road to Arlington
and Fort Myer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12
Gov. sconeId Nor 3 Candidate.

MADISON, Wis, May 12.-Gov. Scoheld,
who has been talked of considerably as a
possible candidate for the vice presidency,
in an interview has announced that not
only Is he not a candidate. but strongly
favors Henry G. Payne Of Milwaukee, Wis
consin's representative on the republican
national committee, ias the right man to be
President McK1nley's running mate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12
Michigan Miner. Strike.

HOUGHTON, Mich. May 12.-Miners to
the number of $500 are on strike at the
Osceola and Quincy mines. There Is a
strong probability Of the strike spreading.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12
Firemen Killed in Collision.

SCRANTON. Pa. May 12-By a collision
of freight trains on the Lackawanna rail-
road near this city shortly after midnight
William Eschenbach, fireman of one of
the trains, was killed. The two engineers
and other tranmen escaped unhurt. The
wreckage was not cleared until late in the
morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-07

A FURNACE OF EARTH. BY Halle
Erninie Rives, author of Smoking
Flax etc. New York: The Camelot
Company. Bound in gray linen, uncut
edges 224 pages, price $1.25
Miss Rives has evidently patterned after
her distinguished cousin, Amelie Rives In
reading "a Furnace of Earth" one is in
stantly reminded of THE Quick or the
Dead for the remarkable phraseology is
Of the class of which AmeNe Rives was
the first exponent. "Flush-brown'' hair
gray, green heave,'' Cwould the ocean
recognize itself under this title?) unused
mouth, "a spear of desperate gladness,
'.pewed caln,', passionate foliage ITO
love with the earth side Of u.s. surely only
a disciple of Amelie Rives coup have con-
cocted such phrases.
The book has virtually no plot and no
locality. Plot and place are of small mo-
ment to an author. vino reserves her pow
ers for such passages as this: THE tumb-
ling passion of the utterance pierced
through her like spear of desperate glad
ness s. Her eyes flowed into his.
From a blur under cloud-pale eyelids, they
had turned to violet balls, Shot through
with a trembling light The look she gave
him melted over him in a rage of love.
Desire bordered it, smile5 dipped in II,
promise made II golden, and he saw MS
own longing painted in it, as pilgrim
sees his reflection IN slumberins pool. =
OR this: ~.-Do you know, he said, you are
like great, tall, yellow lily. Some gnone
has drawn amber streaks in your hair
It shines like gold-tone-and rubbed your
cheeks with a pink tulip leaf! And your
lps are like, no, they are like nothing
s INF rine strawberries! Nobody could ever
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-07
Lady Roberts and Her Trunks.

That is a pretty story about Lady
Roberts and her trunks and men return
ing from South Africa vouch for its truth
says the Westminster Gazette. AT the
height of the transport difficulties, in the
teeth of the officials, she carried eight
large trunks from Cape Town to Bloem-
fontein. Every one wondered, every one
nurmured No one but Lady Roberts
could have got the things Through The
transport of stores had been stopped for
the time, the sick lacked every comfort
and those who were not sick We're half
starved and half-clad Therefore.
off to fetch those eight, trunks from
Bloemfontein Station things were said
probably about the plague OF women
But next day seven Of the trunks were
rnpacked and their contents distributed
amongst the Tommies. Thu clever lady
had snapped her fingers at red tape and
smugg,ed comforts through to the men in
this way One small trunk contained her
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-07
How l,yy;,n" usu looks.

"The Chinese Emperor IS TOW about
thirty years of age, writes Professor
Headland in Airslee's Magazine He is
under the medium height, saIlow, and
apparently OF weak constitution. He
has received a good training in Chinese
and in Marchu. He knows some Eng
lish He nas wife. a dozen concubines,
ana no children. He IS unable TO ccutrpl
his explosive temper. 1t is doubtful
whether he can exert a rule of authori-
ty over others. He has a kind OF fcmi-
nine elerey to push ahead, bat lacks
clear vision of surrounding conditions
His reform edicts are unique in the his
tory of the empire. 1t is impossible 10
say, however, what part of them is due
to him and What part to t.ang 1n!-Wet,
the greatest leader of the Reform party
1.-The Emperor as is customary in
China, transacts all state affairs between
twelve at midnight and the rise of the
sun. Some sharp tongue has said that
the Chinese love darkness, because their
deeds are evil. What is good however,
is done at the same time. It is during
these hours that Kwang Hsu formulates
his edicts, which are all published in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-07
AsOfhars See Us.

One of the few women's clubs in the
country which has building or us own
is the Womans Club OF Richmond, va,
II is a beautiful colonial structure. ana
was purchased last year when the orsanl-
za+ion had attained its sixth year II
,nossesses all the charms and comforts
Of early Virginia days. and Southern
bosnitality in its sense is dispensed there
in + gularly Practical subjects are
discussed. Among those who have lee
t,,red before the club-indeed. II. IS the
medium for bringing notable speakers
tafora the townspeopIe-are DR.. Wood
row Wilson, James Whitcomb Riley,
stuart Robson, Nine. Modjeska, Joseph
Jefferson, Hillaine Beliae OF OAlora'
lane Adams of Hull-House fame. +.
Honlsinson Smith Mary Johnston. Prof
BENJAMIN Ide Wheeler. Jean hnatz
d,Oriol If Paris, John Graham Brooks
of Boston, and numerous others OF equai
prominence The club has a membership
If nearly 200. representing the best life
Of IN city.-New York EWING Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-07
ORIGIN OF 'DIXE'S" LAND.
This Stirrin. Song OF the South " as
Composel by Daniel :iIninctE.

The original song, ''DiNie's Land was
composed in 1859 by Daniel Emmett as
a ..walk-around'' for Bryant's Ministries.
Mr.. Emmett frequently heard the pertoF-
mers in d circus MAKE me remark
wish | was in Dixie, as soon as the
Northern climate began TO De too severe
fo,. fine ten, life which hey followed This
expression suggested the song, Dixie, s
Lana 1t maze u hit at once in New
York. and was speedily carried TO all
parts OF the Union by numerous bands OF
wandering MINISTRIES. In the fal OF 1861
Mrs John Wood sang it in New orleans IN
the burlesoue of '.Pocahontas, and before
a week had passed The whole city had tax
en- it UP. a New Orleans publisher saw
pcss,biuues in the music, and without au-
thority of the composer had the ar har-
monized and rearranSed, issuing It Win
words erbodying the strong Southern feel
ing then existing in New Orleans.-Octo-
Der Ladies Home Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-07


frcm which other benefits are supposed
TO proceed Boat-racing IS one feature OF
this occasion. The boats are pracucaily
scows, with Dragons or horses head
fastened in front, on which the coNsWain
rides The people, after the race is over
scatter away to restaurants and other
places of entertainment, with which the
various monasteries are classed
The fete of the moon IS celebrated IN the
eighth month of the year, and this lasts
six DAYS. Presents are then made on
which the figure of the moon is apparent
and a large pagoda is Illuminated. Ere
crackers and music and family reunions
prevail A midnight banquet on the last
night term mates the feast, and then the
descent of the Goddess of the Moon
(Which we call the man in the noon is
awaited She is supposed to visit the earth
al this time to grant the wishes of NOR
tails. The moon. with the Chinese, IS the
patroness of poetry. and autumn is the
poets favorte season. Here IS a Chinese
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-07
Givfn. C,hinn llfts.

's Spare no man that wears a rfgtafl.
he says. An ne says, me an IN Car
man Michael Will sIuile on We as We kick
tn lfnin' out " tn dhragon an plant
on tn walls " Picking IN banner he
says w tn cross, an he says, tn
double cross, he says. An If ne chance
We shud pick up d little land be tn way.
don't lave e'er Frinchman of fGosEan
take it firm We or yen feel me specyal
delivery hand on tn back IL ye'er neck
in a way thatIl do We no kind ~ good.
Hook Carman Michael he says, heck
me grandfather, hook tn penny postage
fist he says, hook mesilf he SAYS. An
tn Garnlan lnp-or wint back to his
bedroom f'r to wurruk on tn book he's
goin' to br-rins out mex year to take tn
place " tn Bible. Mr. Dooley in Har'
per's Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-07
snnitarr Rrcadmakinc.

A bread factory being erected in Mil
waarlSee is to have some novel but very
desirable sanitary features, says the Buff
sfalo News All the ingredients are 10 be
tested in a laboratory before being used
The spa lleI.s Will work in fun view Of the
public al long tables stationed in front
OF wide plategnss windows. Each man
viii be required 10 wear a special suit Of
clothes provided by the management, and
TO take al least one bath day in the
BATHROOM that is connected with the
lockers on the upper floor Moreover, he
may not smoke, chew or drink. and be d
worker in the bread factory The sani-
1ation is to extend even beyond the lines
of the factory, for every loaf of bread,
on being taken from the oven, VIII be
wrapped in a sheet of walked paper and
so sent out TO the market
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-07
Rooseyc,t's typical Hero.

In an essay on Civic Helpfulness.' in
the October Century, Governor Roosevelt
paints from the life this portrait of he-o
of peace:
AS fine a figure as 1 can call to mind is
that OF a country clergyman N q poor
farming community not for from the capt.
tai of the State of New York-a vigorous
old man, who works on his farm six days
in the week and on the seventh breaches
what he himsidf has been practscing The
farm work does not occupy all OF the week
days. for there is not spiritual need OF ms
parishoners that he neglects. He visits
them. looks after them if they are sick
baptizes the children comforts those in
sorrow and is ready with shrewd advice
for those who need aid: In short SHOWS
himself from weeks end to weeks end q
thoroughly sincer'a, earnest, Woodworking
Christian This is perhaps the healthiest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-07
1vhot African Maiuens Learn.

Immediately after a girl enters the
Sandy, a mark, designating her rank. is
tatooed on q CONSPICUOUS part OF her body.
writes Montressor PAUL in the Woman s
Home Companion. During her stay at
the school she is instructed by this facui-
ty of old women in singing, in plays and
in the dance. and is required to commit
numerous songs to memory; she is taught
to cook. and instructed in other dones-
tic duties. and Is shown how to knit nets
and to fish. At intervals the girls are
permitted to visit their parents at their
homes In the villages. But before max
ing these visits they must first satisfy
the requirements, of what is deemed the
conventional toilet Their whole bodies
are thoroughly rubbed with white clay.
and then aprons made Of the fiber OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-07

The glow has faded from the west
The splaador from the mountains crest;
Stern Days relentless task Is done
And nature rests at set Of sun.
But ere she shuts her weary eyes
Soothed as by airs OF Paradise.
She softly prays on Blended knee,
In manus tuas, Domino
And thus, my soul. be sure when night.
In Gods good time puts out the light,
And draws the curtains soft and Gin
Round weary head and heart and limb,
Thou wilt be glad: But ere y,u go
To sleep that no rude dreams shIII know.
Be this prayer said for YOU and me-
In uanGs tUas. Domino
Julia C. r. Dorr IN the October Atlantic.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-07
In the Far North.

With a blight smile the beautiful Eskimo
girl left us to JON the merry throng in the
Bathroom.
Your daughter is gay butterfly l
exclaimed, desiring to be very comPli-
mentary.
For my part, I don't think much of this
social lffe.'' replied the mother. with sud-
dea. vehemence. The idea of dancing
every night till away along in March, and
then lying in bed next day until August
]. or ouch a matter
1t was -on my tongue to say that these
young people had too much latitude but
1 checked myself-Chicaso Times-Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-07
-saa.nrs of TIE c.ass.cs or romantics: the!

readings sof the classics or romantics: they
have been close pupils. ne-e: greassieaca-
ers. Isium.na;:ve IN Bach or SsethoVen
they are not, though Delightfully."- peesic n
Schun,ann and Chopin. / nave never s.eaio
q woman play The Hammer kiavsef s'o. .la
Ia. Opus los. OF Beethoven with unusual
force iiIc.d.ty, or imaginative lit Nct
nave I yet listened 10 a convincing reaa-
ing Of the first movement of the gisanuc
C-minor Sonata, Opus III: the SLOW move
ment is delivered charmingly by al the
girls of the Leschetizky racins-staoles-
Entin: The lesson Of the years seems TO
be true that women may play anything
written for the piano. and play it vel. but
not remarkab y.-James Huneker, II tiar-
rer'S Bazar.