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BIG FIRE IN ST. LOUIS.
Property Estfmated at Over 81 100000
Goes I'D in Flames.

A dispatch from st. Louis last night says:
Property estimated in value at $1,000
was destroyed today by fire that burned
over portions of three blocks and resulted
in the death of one fireman and injury to
nine others.
Charles Mappes, fireman, was killed.
The injured are: John Karp, fireman.
probably fatally; George w Durand, right
hip injured; John Hanamer, driver. Engine
No. 2, dislocated spine and both legs
broken; ]. Adams, truck No. 6, lacerated
hand, causing partial paralysis; Michael
Harmon, fireman, truck No. q, injured in
back; John Judge, fireman, shock from fall
ing roof; Joseph Schwaiger fireman. badly
injured and taken home; Harry Bridge
foreman, shocked by electric wire; August
Roeber, fireman, leg broken
The following business houses were con-
sumed: Penny & Gentles, dry goods; Scha-
per Brothers, dry goods; Peoples House.
furnishing Store; johnson Brothers Drug
Company, partially; Schisler-Cornell Seed
Company, Plant Seed Company Krennfng
Glass Company, Bassett Plumbing Com
pany, Deer Brothers, Famous Dry Goods
Store, partially; Mueller Block Commission
Company, Diel Brothers Dental Parlors
partially; Nelson Disulling Company. Nc
Lain & Alcorn Commission Company Hake
< Sons commission house: Benton & Co.
commission house: Baur Flour Company,
William Book, saloon.
The fire broke out at $50 m. in the five
story building at Broadway and Franklin
avenue, occupied by the dry goods firm of
Penny & Gentles, and in a few minutes en-
yeloped the entire structure.
A general alarm was turned in and soon
every engine in the city was at the scene
or on the way there. The burning area
increased every minute, the flames gaining
great Roadway and leaping across TO the
east side of Broadway.
When the walls of Deer Brothers ) and
l0-cent store collapsed several firemen were
in the building. Four were covered by the
debris and it was several hours before they
could be taken out.
Charles Naples, a pipeman. was crushed
to death and several others injured John
Judge was wedged in with debris Across
his feet lay the body of MaDpes but with
cool head he directed the efforts of his
comrades in their work of rescue. When
he was finally removed he was taken to the
hospital, where others of the injured had
been taken.
From Broadway the flames ate their way
through to a number of three and four-story
Structures occupied by numerous firms in
several lines of business. These Were soon
on fire from top to bottom, and were
wrecked. After heroic efforts on the part
of iiremen the confiagration was checked,
but it was many hours before the flames
were fully under control.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-05
FRENCH INTERESTS IN TRANsyAAL,
Stockholders in the Mines Moving for
q Combination,

According to report received at the
State Department from United States Con-
sui Covert at Lyons, the French press is
giving wide circulation to a recent report
OF the French consul general in the Trans
vaal on the resources of that country. In
terest in this subject Is enhanced by the
expressed opinion that the Beers will be
inclined to favor France as against other
countries when the war is over also on
account of the large interest that French
men possess in Transvaal mines. A circu-
lar signed by the great economist and edi-
tor Paul Leroy Beaulieu, afirms that the
French possess not less than $500 900, 600
In Iransvaal mining property, and that the
French, German and Dutch stockholders
own probably more than half Of the mines.
The French consul at Pretoria asserts
that France does not enjoy the share in
the commerce of the Transvaal (which the
well-known sympathy of the Beers for
France ought to assure her." OF 26o,00O, 900
francs Cs5l. $1,000 of importations, France
Only supplies 5000, 900 francs 81 ,3S4 .00O) in
leather, 4,O00.0o0 francs ($772.OUuD in fash
ionable goods, and 100000 francs (S77 200
Of satinS.
The consul states that in 1898 the Beers
imported guns, swords, carbines, pistols, car
tridges, lead, zinc, powder, caps, fusees
ETC., to the value of nearly 1000, 600 francs
$1,000. 1t is probable that several times
this sum was imported in arms, of which
no account was taken
The Beers have built at Zuurfontein a dy-
Mantle factory, which in 1898 produced 3OO,-
900 cases of explosives, the greater part
OF which was sold to mining companies.
The saltpeter, sulphur and glycerine for the
n anufacture of these explosives comes from
abroad, a large portion from Germany. The
consul points out that the country cannot
produce the raw material necessary for the
manufacture Of these commodities, and that
the demand for them in the mines is des7
tined to greatly increase.
The yield of gold in 1885 was 406 OILS, $50
francs ($IS,36l,OOO), an. increase of 111,672 =
600 francs (s22, 131 ,00O over 1887. The mines
give employment to 90 500 hands, and their
net profits in 1898 were 154, 707 600 francs
ts2s, ,OOO. The diamond product OF 1898
was l,093.25O francs ($210, 300, against 2S7.-
500 francs Cs55.5 0OJ in 1897.
The French consul points out that during
1888 IL, 100000 francs ($3s223OOO of coal
were taken out Of the Transvaal coal mines
and that the capacities of the mines are
indefinitely beyond the consumption. He
says that:
when We shall have built railroads in
Madagascar, 1t will not be necessary to i'm
port coal from Europe, as the Transvaal
companies now find it difficult to dispose
Of their product
French stockholders in the Transvaal
mines are moving for q combination a
German. Dutch and French interests The
that II the English are victorious the cost
Of the war win be taxed upon the mines;
that II the fortunes of war incline to the
sloe OF the Boers, heavy tax may be Inn
posed upon outside stockholders, which non
Selnserents Wish 70 avoid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-05
PENALTY OF ASSAULT,
William Coleman and Mary Brooks
Before Police Court

William Coleman and Mary Brooks were
today charged in the Police Court with
commit ing an assault on Consi abb Stephen
b. Callahan and Newton C. HerreIl. re-
speeuvely, about week ago. The evil
dence presented to Judge Kimball showed
that the compliments went to the house
where the accused live to recover some
household goods for an installment house
by means of a writ of repleYin. Coleman
1t was alleged, struck Callahan I'm the head
with an ak and Mary Brooks, IL was
further stated. hit Herreu with a stove
lid. Neither of the men was seriously in
jured.
Coleman was committed to Jail for four
months, and the woman for two months
Later Judge KimbalHs attention was called
to the fact that Mary Brooks is the mother
of a young infant and he consented TO
make the penalty in her case SO fine, which
1t is understood will be paid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-05
L.eetare on Reaptiful 1..Ix.

Mr.. 2. B: Hay delivered lecture at the
Jewish Synagogue Saturday night for the
benefit Of the temple fund before an an
pi eciatiye audience. He took for his theme
Beautiful Italy" and carried his hearers
on an interesting journey through that Do
etic land. his descriptions being heightened
places.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-05
WINTER RESORTS.

The Atlantic City ONCE of The Even
ing Star is located at 13O0-13 Atlantic
avenue, where any Information con-
cerning advertising, etc, can be OBJ
tanned. The rates are the same rs
charged mt the H0me Omce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-05
| Odd Fellows mt Gen. Lawton's FuneraI
| To the Editor OF The Evening Star:

AS our late brother Gen. Lawton was a.
prominent Odd Fellow 1 would like to sug-
gest through your valuable paper that the
members of the order in this jurisdiction-
Of which there are about 2.0oe. besides hun
dreds Of Others who are in the depart
merts and Congress from all parts OF he
eounfry-be given a place in the funeral
procession Friday and be allowed TO per-
form their most impressive services al the
grave w. f. PERKINS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-05
LEGAL NOTICES.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
of Columbia holding Special Term for Orphans
Court business.-In estate Of William c. Hazel,
deceased. No. 1898. Administration Docket -
Application Aavng been made to the Supreme
&C urt of the District of Columbia holding a Spe-
cia Term fer Orphans Court business, for probate
of the last will ana testament Of William {. Hazel
deceased, and for letters testan.entary said
estate, by William a. Gor'ion and j. Hoidsworth
Gordon. the executors named in said will 1t is
ordered this I'd day Of February, ID. 1900 that
notice is hereby given to Eunice NJ kengler, John
Gray and Jeanne Swart, and TO all others concefn-
Ell, to appear in said court on Monday, the l2th
day of March, d. 1900, at 10 O'Clock am, to
show why such application should not be
granted. This notice shall be published in the
Washington Law Reporter and The Evening star
in each of three successive weeks before the
return day therein mentioned-the fist publication
to be not less than thirty days before said return
day By the court: CHAS. c. COLE, Justice
Attest: LOUISA. DENT Register Of Wills.
fe5-1aw BIT
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
Of Columbia holding a special term for Orphans
Court business.-In estate of Minerva Fox, de-
plication having been made to the Supreme Court
of the District = Columbia, holding special term
for Orphans Court business, for letters OF admin
istration on said estate, by Richard h. Harvey 1t
is ordered th; 18th day of January, 1900, that
notice is hereby given to Lizzie Fox, - Fox
and Jeanne + Harley, and to all others concerned
to appear in said court on Friday, the I'd day OF
March, AID. 1900. at 10 O'Clock am, to show
cause why such application should not be granted.
1nis notice snail be published in the Washington
Law Reporter and The Evening Star once In each
Of three successive weeks before the return day
therein mentioned-the first publication to be not
less than thirty days before said return day. BY
the court CHAS. c. COLE, Justice Attest:
LOUIS \. DENT, Register Of Wills ROBT. PRES
TON SHEALEY, attorney for Applicant.
ja22-1aw-3t
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oUI. OF WASHINGTON.

MISS BACON'S HOME SCHOOL FOR GIRLS OF
all ages, Hagerstown, Marlborough instruction;
strict training in social conventionality and home
usefulness, terms moderate. ja19-f IN w-1ms,4
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On Two Charges.

Mamie Williams was today convicted in
the District branch of the Pohce Court be-
fore Judge Scott Of disorderly conduct
and was fined s1O with thirty days in the
workhouse as the alternative. After being
taken into custody the accused, 1t as afeg-
ed. assaulted the officer. For this she was
tried In the United States branch, before
Judge Kimbsu. and was fined $50. As she
old not pay. she was sent to jail for sixty
days,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-05
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

THE NEENS STEAMBOAT co.
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE
STEAMER POTOMAC.
On and after Sunday, December "a. 1899. the
Thursday at pm. for Baltimore and river land
iHgs.
an river freight must be prepaid.
Baltimore freight solicited
Accommodations for passengers strictly frst-class
Telephone 735 de221atf
L. RANDALL'S POTOMAC RIVER LINE.
Steamer HARRY RANDALL Will leave River
View wharf Sundays. Tuesdays and Thursdays at
and all Nharyes as far down Lower Machotoc
Returning Mondays and Wednesdays at m
and Oh Fridays about $3.50 p IN
United STATES MAIL ROUTE
WASHINGTON. d 4, To GLYMDNT MD
and intermediate landings
The new steamer ESTELLE RANDALL, daily
except sunday $50 am Returning al.,ut q n an
Passenger accommodations III st-class Freight re-
ceiyed until the hour VI sailing
E $ RANDALL.
Proprietor and Manager
GEO. o. CARPENTER; General Agent Washington
WM- NJ REARDON. Agent, Alexandria sells n 20
STEAMER WAKEFIELD,
FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.
Leaves Washington. D. C. 9th st Ferry Wharf,
Mondays. am, for intermediate landings To Co
lonial Beach. Bushwood. Rock PIT. Coiton's. Nom
hi Cfecz. Abells, LeoDardtown, Stones, Howard
and CObrum's-
Wednesdays. am. for intermediate landings to
Colonial Beach. BushMe0d, Rock Point Csltou's
Leonardtown, Abels. Nomini Creek Coan and
YeocaIIHco rivers.
Saturday. am. for Intermediates landings tn
Colonial Beach. Bushw0od. Rock Point Cotton 3
Nominal Greek -
See schedule in effect August p. 1889
aeIo-a :. ", RIDLEY General Manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-05
PINEY WOODS INN.

PINEY WOODS Inn.
IN the heart OF the long leafed pine region. Gil
mate mild dry and equable and within influence of
me Cuff stream. None of the murkiness to he found
at points farther south. Perfect drainage, sandy
soil steam heat. sanitary plumbing, sun parors
wide Verandas. orchestra etc. Golf links start at
MOTEL Confirmed eonsumptives not received.
Reached by Seaboard Air Line
CHARLES ST. JOHN, Southern Pines. N G.
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SUBURBAN PROPERTY.

WANTED MONTHS FROM APRIL 30.
suburban dwelling partly furnished; on electric
cars preferred: rent must be moderate. Address.
with full paI tiCulars CORPORATION OFFICER,
Star office. fc;-3ts
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ATTORNEYS.

CAMPBELL DARLINGTON. ATToRNEY-Ar-LAW.
Webster Law building b06 d ut. NV, Washing.
ton. D. q. Residence. No. Mount Vernon Flat.
New York and 9th 1t. NV. ssl1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-05

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.
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ACCOUNTANTS.

]. E. BATES.
Public Accountant cad Auditor
Room ITO. Washington Loan AMI Trust buildinR
feS-H Telephone No. 0f2-S.
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MEDICAL.

DIR. Leatherman,
Expert specialist In the cure Of all special din
eases OF and women. Consultation free
Daily. 8 I, Il, 2 to 8: Tues, Thurs and Sat.
evenings. u 8. COZ 3 NV. Closed on Sunday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-05

WASHINGTON. ID. c. POST OFFICE NOTICE
Should b. read daily. changes may occur at
any time.
FOREIGN MAILS forwarded TO the ports OF
sd ling daily. nd the schedules Of Blessings IL ar,
ranged the presumption Of their uninterrupted
overland transit. For the week ending February
10 1900. the last connecting closes VIII be MADE
from this office follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-05

FOR SALE-THE MOST ATTRACTIVE LOT IN
East Washington: corner: wide avenue; 40
foot parking; economical dimensions; fronts two
reservations; exceedingly cheap at LBS.
fe16t ALLEN c. CLARK. 6U5 + NV.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-29
PROTECTION VS.. FREE TRADE.

Protective tariffs have been in oper-
alton in the United States during fifty
two of the 10 years since the adoption
of the constitution.
During these fifty-two years exports
exceeded imports by more than two
and one-half billion dollars. During
the fifty-eight years in which low tar
iffs were in operation. imports exceed
ed exports by more than five hundred
million dollars.
Here you have a sufficiently long
period or series of periods (more than
half century of each) in which low
or protective tariffs have been in oper-
alton. to enable practical demonstra-
ton of their effects upon commerce.
The low tariffs have been accompan-
led by a balance of trade of $500 900 =
900 against the United States.
a shorter period OF protective
tariffs has been accompanied by a bal
ance of trade of 50 500 900 900 in favor
of the United States.
Republican rule means prosperity
Demopop rule means bankruptcy.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-29
The Dope and the philippines.

From the Ksrs,- City Jourrnl-
Mr.. Bellamy Storer. United States
minister to Spain, confirms the state
ment recently attributed to Archbishop
Ireland. to the effect that the pope
is in favor of the retention of the Phil
ippines by this country. and that the
vatican has refused to open negotia-
lions with the representatives of the
Filipino junta. At the time the state
ment was first published the democrat
ic part of the Catholic press promptly
denied its authenticity and the demo-
cratic newspapers generally declared
that the interview with the archbishop
had been manufactured for political
purposes. Mr.. Storer, himself an ar
dent Catholic. recently saw the pope.
and he says the feeling of the vatican
is that the best interests of the Roman
Catholic church in the Philippines de-
mand American rule. He also says that
the vatican has refused to negotiate
with the Filipinos.
This is of interest because there has
been an effort made to influence Cath
Ollie voters against the administrations
Philippine policy by representing to
them that it was opposed to the inter-
est of their church and that the pope
so regarded it The membership of
the Catholic church is more numerous
in the Philippines than that of any
ally interested in the disposition of the
other church. and Catholics are natur-
islands. 1t is proper that they be set
right in regard to the pope's attitude.
1t will be remembered by readers of
this paper that Bishop Hogan, of Kan
sas City. expressed himself very vigor-
ously on this subject some time ago.
and that his views were exactly in line
with those which Mr.. Storer says are
held by the pope.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-29

Another hornyhanded workingman
at the Croker-Bryan banquet was o. III.
T. Belmont. whose grinding toll in clip
ping coupons OFF the Rothschild bonds
has been lightened by no eight-hour
Day and night. Sundays and week
days. the interest on the Rothschild
billions piles up. and between collect
ing from the interest-dodgers, and
lodging from the tax-collectors. Per
ry'' Belmont has a most laborious
time of il.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-29
NARROH ESCAPE
OF Assistant Secretary Melkle john
From Death In A Storm.

Omaha dispatch says: "Assis-
tant Secretary OF War Metklej n
narrowly escaped death AFTER q mes,
thrillinQ experience. Saturday alter
noon be spoke 81 Strom burg. Polk
county, and later left for C,arks, II
miles northwest, in light buggy
with driver, intending to cover the
distance IN two hours, to catch the
N Id night sratn easS.
He had gone but 3 third of the dis
lance when q cloud burst covered the
whole valley through which he was
passing. Culverts and bridges were
washed away and I, became so dsrk
shss 1t Was impossible TO see the horse
Meikleiohn aad the driver goa out
Of the wagon and began TO search for
81 road To remain where they
we're seemed certsia death, and they
decided to ieSve the road way to she
instinct of the horse. They had only
Shree matches, and two Of these were
blown out In aa instant By the fury of
the gale.
Meikle John had . shirt In his grip
aud boItle Of cosmOliue. He took the
garmect aad wound it -ecurety around
the butt Of the whip. He emeared the
petroleum over the muslin and With
his remaining match set the hastily
improvised torch on fire. The
light disclosed torrent Of water in
would have gone over into deep
gully aud been carried out to the river.
Slowly The swo men picked tbeir
way back tn the roadway and with the
occasional flashes OF lightning and the
aid of the torch manag d to get into
ClRrks ak and one-balf hours la.e aud
almost exhausted.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-29

Twelve dollars. judiciously expend-
ed. ought to have filled each one of the
diners at the Croker-Bryan banquet
much fuller than the workingman' s
dinner-pail. When Tammany states
man starts to fill himself up with poll
teal enthusiasm and Jeffersonian
principles he cares much more for
quantity than quality. and a gilt-edged
quantity than quality. and a gilt-lab-
eled. handmade. sour mash. fire-dis-
titled brand of political enthusiasm.
Jeffersonian in the simplicity of it's
dire effect. can now be gotten for about
s1.50 gallon. This would give about
eight gallons for each plate. a liberal
allowance even for a Tammany states
man.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-29
hNIMpoRTRHT 6aIHERIS6

In the city of New Orleans on the
fourth of December next there will
meet the third semi-annual session
of the Southern Industrial conven-
ton. These meetings in the past have
been productive of great good, and it
is expected that. in view of the auspi-
cious circumstances under which the
meeting of the present year is held.
this will be the most notable ever held.
The convention has a broad scope.
and appeals to every interest in the
south that has the upbuilding of the
section at heart. The men at the head
of the permanent organization are
thoroughly imbued with the spirit of
progress. and will endeavor to extend
the beneficient influence of the gather
| ing so as to affect every interest in
| the south. and Indirectly all those in
terests that are connected with the
south by commercial and financial ties
The industrial future of the south is
in the hands of her own people. Ii is
only recently that the people of the
south have begun to realize the posi-
bilities that lie in organized. agrees
sive work in developing the wonderful
resources of this part of the United
States. with a view TO retaining the
fruits of our industry at home. instead
of sending them to New York. or Bos-
ton. or Liverpool and London 1t is
by manufacturing our raw products
that our growth will come. and such
growth is the only kind that is per-
manent and that brings results that
increase in proportion to the labor ex-
pended.
New Orleans has gone to work to
make this coming convention one that
shall have a marked effect on the
south's industrial evolution. Invita-
tons have been issued to every gov
ernor and mayor throughout the south |
to attend. and also to every CONNER |
cial organization. railroad. business |
firm. manufacturer. educator. agricul- |
tural specialist. scientist. and states |
man that can be reached by mail. with |
the lists that are available. Enough ac- |
ceptances have been received already |
W justify the pTeulctlOn tnat the at |
tendance will he from three to four |
thousand.
whole day of the session is to be |
given to the Nicaragua canal. and a |
united appeal will be sent to congress
for the immediate passage of the law
now pending. that will carry with it |
weight that cannot be overestimated
Other subjects TO be discussed are
exports. immigration.
trade with the orient.
railroads. and technical education
The mayor and chamber of commerce /
of this city are invited to participate.
and appoint delegates. The conven-
ton is of such importance that it is to
be hoped the mayor and the president
Of the chamber will appoint delegates
who will attend the meetings. so that
FL Paso will have proper representa-
ton. In view of the splendid oppor-
tunity afforded to advertise Ell Paso
and the Midwinter Carnival, special eff
tort ought to be made to get active
men who will go and work. The men
who attend will be themselves greatly
helped. and the acquaintance they will
make will be OF value to them.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-29
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

In France 4 woman may appear In
masculine attire If she pays license
fee of $40 a year.
The Chinese have been wearing silk
for 1900 years. Cotton came very ear
~ from China in the heavy textile
which we call nankecn. after the Chi
nese city. Nankin-
The Mexican census recently COM
pleted shows total population Of 49,
491 .573. over two-thirds of whom are
illiterate. Over so per cent Of the pop
ulation IL OF mixed or Indian blood.