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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19
DENIED BY PRESIDENT ASHLEY.
Rumored Absorption of the Wabash
by Other Roads.

NEW YORK, November 19.-President
Osssn D. Ashley of the Wabash Railroad
Company, when asked today about the re-
port that the absorption of the road is con-
templated by interests identified with the
New York Central and Pennsylvania roads
declared that so far as he was aware the
rumor was without foundation.
Mr.. Ashley said he doubted that the
Stockholders on the other side had added to
their holdings recently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19
To Patrol the Const.

The Treasury Department, under the act
authorizing a suitable number of public YES
sells to cruise upon the coast In the season
Of severe weather. to afford aid to distress
ed navigation. has designated the following
vessels of the revenue cutter service to per-
form special winter cruising: Gresham
Onondaga. Algonquin, Window, Seminole,
Woodbury., Dexter and Dallas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19
Cowboys Fight q Duel.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., November 19-John
and Albert Alderice and Tobias Borner,
cowboys. fought duel in the mountains
near Otto. Wyo. Three horses were killed
and the Alderice brothers were seriously
wounded. John received a ball in the
shoulder and Albert was shot in the stom-
ach The two families have been at war
for some time. Further trouble may ensue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19
Question Before the Ways and Means
Committee.
REPUBLICAN MEMBERS TO CONFER
Many Interests Seeking to Have
Burdens Lifted.
RELIEF TO THE P U BLIC

The republican members of the ways and
means committee of the House of Repre-
sentat!ves will meet tomorrow morning at
the Capitol to begin consideration of a pro-
posed reduction in the war taxes. 1t Is the
purpose of the leaders to talk over in con-
ference all the features of the situation and
endeavor to agree upon line of policy TO
be entered upon when the House meets and
the democratic members of the committee
are called in to ratify the action of the
majority
Mr Dalzell of Pennsylvania. who is one
of the leading republicans of the ways and
means committee. has been in the city for
several days, during which time he has
collected data RELAXING to the operations of
the war revenue act. 1t is realized that
there are many things to be considered in
connection with the proposed reduction. and
the committee. it is said will go over the
whole ground ve-y carefully in advance OF
action.
Source of Greatest Revenue.
Statements furnished by the Treasury
Department show that in the period from
June l3. 1898 to June 80 1909. the war
enue act produced s211 1,14.2SS The largest
income from items in schedule "A,
being in round numbers over $I5,Go0,0Jo In
this class were included the tax on tele-
grams express receipts. mercantile pa
per and taxes on transfers of bonds. stocks,
etc. Beer paid tax of $tGj.J!S. 1J1; tobacco,
s3l 22;s3, go. with additional taxes on those
articles of @16. lOt Legacies paid 81 A1f3,-
926: cigars. S6.0l7.SS'. and cigarettes, 81,
7G2313. Schedule b which included pat
ent medicines and proprietary articles.
brought in 50, 9,S;S,3
Interests Seeking Relief.
Naturally every industry which is taxed
thinks that the burden should be removed
in that special case and will bring pressure
to bear upon the committee to effect that
end. The beer brewers are very clamorous,
the Stockholders are insistent. the drug
gists. cigar manufacturers and merchants
generally have powerful pleas, and each de-
mands prior consideration.
There is disposition amang some men,
berS of the committee to devote their at
tentiOn first to features of the tax which
seem to be most haraSsing to the general
public, and TO make a reduction along lines
where relief would come to the greatest
number of people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19
HANNA TALKS OF LEGISLATION.
Army Bill Will Come Up Enrly-Th,
CenRl bill.

Special Dispatch to i ne Evening Star.
CLEVELAND, Ohio November ia
brief forecast of the work of Congress is
given here by Senator NJ. A. Hanna, who
says the first task of Congress is to place
the army or a permanent basis. The army
bill will call for 10000 men and will come
up early in the session. He says it is alb
solutely necessary that we should have a
standing army of sufficient size to main
tain our position In the Philippines.
AS to the canal bill, he believes that the
provisions of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty
will be carried out and the canal will re-
main neutral
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19
Fire at Jamestown, n. Y.

JAMESTOWN, N. Y, November 10
Hemlock row, which occupied the entire
west side of Brooklyn square. was burned
to the ground today. The row was divided
into eight buildings, valued at 5000 each.
The grist mill of Campbell & Curtis was
900. The total loss on ali buildings and
contents, $I0,OOO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19

Iniurx to German Battle Ship.

KEEL. November 19.-Divers report that
the frst-class German battle ship Kaiser
Friedrich III. which was in collision Satur-
day. while entering this harbor. with the
frst-class battle ship Kaiser Wilhelm II. is
leaking slightly at the bows; The Kaiser
Wilhelm ii has her outer ptat dented.
Neither of the vessels requires docking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19
steamshfn ArrfxaI.,

At LiverpooICevic from New York.
At Naples-Columbia from New York for
Genoa
At Glasgow-Ontarian from Montreal.
At Bremen-Freidrich der Crosse from
New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19
NEW YORK HORSE SHOW.
Rest Prospect the Association Has
Ever Had.

NEW YORK, November 19.-The six
teenth annual exhibition of the National
Horse Show Association opened In Madison
Square Garden today. The management of
the show states that the prospects for the
success of the show both In financial and
social way were never better at any of the
preceding exhibitions.
Near $4,000 in excess of the prices offer
ed at any preceding show We're bid at the
auction sale of box seats. StXty-four box
seats were sold at an average of Sioo, the
highest price being 500.
AS against 1900 entries last year there
are nearly 800 this season.
The ring committee for today and to-
night are Col. Delaney Kane and George
Peabody Welmore during the day and
VIM c. Whitney and Wm II. Taller for
the evening perfOrmance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19
Complete Returns From Idaho.

BOISE. Idaho. November 19.-Complete
returns from the state elections show an
average plurality of l 1893 for Bryan elect
ors Hunt fusion, has plurality of 2,233
for governor, and Glenn, fusion, for con-
gressman, beats Morrison by 1888.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19
NEW YORK BROKER FAILS.
j. Fletcher shera Suspends Said to
Have Connections Here.

NEW YORK, November 19.-The suspen-
sion of ]. Fletcher Shera was announced on
the stock exchange today. Mr. Shera is
comparatively new member. He is said to
have important Washington connections.
Shera has no outstanding contracts on
the stock exchange. His failure is due to
inability to pay balances due to customers.
The total Liabilities are comparatively
small.
Inquiry among stock brokers in this city
today failed IN finding any one who knew
of the Washington connections of Mr.
Shera.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19
Accident to steamer FriesIand.

LONDON, November 19.-The Red Star
Line steamer Friesland, Cant. Nickels
from New York November Z, for South
ampton and Antwerp, passed Scilly today
disabled. in tow of the British steamer
Cluden, from Newport News for Rotter-
dam. The Frieslands rudder was dam
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19
jamaica Wants Railroad Material.

KINGSTON. Jamaica. November 19.-A
government secretary with railroad expert
will leave on the steamer Admiral Schley
tomorrow for Philadelphia for the purpose
Of placing a large order for rolling stock
for the Jamaica railroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19
1T PLEASES THE SULTAN.
Turkeys Ruler ConEratuIates til
President on Reflection.

CONSTANTINOPLE, November 10
United States Charge d d'Affaires Griscom
was again at the Yidiz Palace November
II, attending court musicale. after which
he remained and dined with the sultan, who
charged him to transmit to President M
Kinley warmest congra tulat tions upon his
reelection. adding that the result of the
election had given his majesty the greatest
pleasure, because 1t assured the continu-
ance of the present exceedingly friendly re-
lations between Turkey and the United
States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19
A Shin Drnftsman Wanted,

The civil service commission has an
nounced the holding Of an examination De-
cember II to 15, inclusive, for the position
of ship craftsman. From the list of eligi-
bles furnished by this examination a posi-
ton paying IS a day will be filed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19

Creamer Z51 Ahead OF Van COtt.
NEW YORK, November 19-The board OF
county canvassers today completed the can
vass of the vote in the eighth congressional
district and announced the official figures:
Creamer, 1O,S30; Van Cott, 1000. Creamer's
majority. therefore, is 251. sspearly 100 votes
more than the democrats Gained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19
Dcnarture of Treasurer Roberts.

Ellis H. Roberts, United States treasurer,
left today for Indianapolis to attend the an
nual convention of the Indiana Bankers
Association. Mr.. Roberts will deliver an
address Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19
MISS ZIMMERMAN A BRIDE
CINCINNATI RELLE WEEDS DUKE OF
MANCHESTER.
Families of the Contracting Parties
Knew Nothing of the Affair
at the Time.

LONDON November 19-An inspection of
the register of the Mary!ebone parish
church today shows that the reported mar
riage of the Duke of Manchester to Miss
Helene Zimmerman of Cincinnati Is tr'ln.
The ceremony occurred last Wednesday
afternoon. The couple are now in Ireland
When the Dowager Duchess Of Manches-
ter was asked by representative o. the
Associated Press this morning if the report
of the marriage was correct she denied ii
absolutely, alleging that the announcement
was made at the desire of a certain person
who devoutly hoped the marriage would oc-
cur She evinced extreme displeasure at
the idea of her son marrying Miss Zimmer-
man.
Subsequently the dowager duchess went
to the church. inspected the records and
found. to her great surprise, the marriage
had occurred.
Brides Father uniformed.
CHICAGO. November l2.-Eugene Zim-
norman of Cincinnati, whose daughter,
Helene is reported to have been married TO
the Duke of Manchester on "Wednesday of
last week said to a correspondent OF the
Tribune: .
..You cannot make my denial too explicit,
for there is absolutely no truth in the re-
port. There has been no marriage. IL Ihere
had been l would certainly nave heaIu vi
it, and not word have l received. " ny
nv daughter is on the ocean ii TINS min
ute On the steamship CGmpanIl. which is
expected to arrive at New York on Wednes-
day She will be accomp lned by her aunt
Miss Evans, and by no one eise Now lh1t
she has sailed TO this country, VIII you Tell
me how she could have been married!
1t was suggested thdt the marriage TOOK
place on last Wednesday. and, If true. 1t
might be possible for her t. still sail on
fss? steamer that is not due in New York
until week after the ceremony
Well, | have said that there has peen NJ
marriage and | know what | am saying.
replied Mr.. Zimmerman, with some Sho" OF
annoyance.
rs your daughter engaged TO the Duke OF
Manchester" was asked.
No" said Mr.. Zimmerman. There is no
engagement They are acquainted with
each other, but | know there is no engage
ment My daughter will come directly 20
Cincinnati ON her arrival in Now York,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19

Treasurer Roberts today received a con-
science deposit of 500 from Boston, Massr
The letter accompanying the money stated
that 1t was due on account Of internal rev.
enue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19
The Scorpion at Port au Prince.

PORT AU PRINCE, Hayti. November 10
(via Haytian cable).-The United States
auxiliary cruiser Scorpion arrived here
today from Cape Haytien.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19
q BUSINESS AXIoN.

From Printer'S Iuk.
Money spent in continu-
Gus advertising in the daily
press draws interest that is
compounded daily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19
TALK OF A REGENCY.
Uncle of Car of Russia May Take
Control.

PARIS, November 19.-The Dix-Neuvieme
Steele today prints special dispatch from
ST. Petersburg saying that the physicians
having announced that the illness of the
czar will continue for some time regency
is under consideration, to act till the czars
complete recovery. The Grand Duke Nladl-
mir, uncle of the cZar, it is added, Is men,
toned as regent.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-08
MEDIATION INTENDED.
Action to BE Under The Hague Treaty.
Urged by Shafroth, in
the House.

NEW YORK, Feb. Sit is learned tina
under the terms OF The Hague treaty,
which has just been ratified by the sem
ate, an effort will be made before long
to exert such offices as may properly be
extended TO the belligerents to bring
about termination of the war in South
Africa.
WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-The house fin
ished the diplomatic and consular ap-
preparation bill, passing it substantially
as it came from the committee.
There was some desultory discussion
of the Philippine question and the war
in South Africa, the principal feature
being the speech of Mr.. Shafroth in
favor of mediation in the British Boer
war under the provisions of The Hague
treaty. The diplomatic bill, as passed,
carries 81, FOB, 90S.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-08
THE BRITISH CHECKED.
Beers Finally Stopped Buffers
Advance.
BUTLER cor A FINE POSITION.
The Burghers Unable to DisIodge the
British, Who Advanced Along the
BraIkfontein Ridge British Loss Re
ported as ESQ mt stefIstroom.

LONDON, Feb. 8.-A special dispatch
from Spearman's Camp. dated Wednes-
day, said:
"Our further advance is at the present
moment prevented, as the Beers enGiade
us from their positions on Spion Kop
and Doorm kioof. Our casualties, al
though estimated at ESQ. are trifing,
considering the great Importance of the
movement just concluded.
SPEARMAN's CAMP, Feb. 9.-General
Butler commenced the advance for the
relief of Ladysmith Mopdas The
naval guns opened about O'Clock III
the morning and feint attack WIS
made in front of our position. Three
battalions advanced toward the Frall.
fontein with six batteries. At Il the
Beers opened with artillery fire and
sent several shells among the British
infantry, who retired an hour later
Meanwhile, a vigorous attack was
made on the extreme right, where the
engineers expeditiously constructed
position. Several pieces of cannon hid
den among the trees on Swarts Kop
bombarded heavily. The British infan-
try advanced and the Beers were en-
tirely surprised
About o'clock high hill, a continu-
alton of the Brakfontein, had been
taken. The operations were exeellcntly
planned.
The name of the hill taken is Krant's
kloof.
The bombardment of the Roer pos.
ton was resumed Tuesday morning.
The Beers worked disappearing can
non from the High Doorm Kloof range,
on the right of the captured hill, but the
British shells exploded its magazine
and the gun was put out of action until
late in the day
Musketry fire was intermittent until
the afternoon when the Beers made a
determined effort to retake the hill
Reinforcements rushed up cheering,
the Beers We're repulsed, and the British
advanced along the ridge.
BoER HEAD LAAGER, Ladysmith,
Feb. S.-Further reports of the fighting
Monday at the Upper Tugela river show
that the British lost heavily at Pont
drift, but took an important position on
a small kopje on the Molen drift side.
-Four Beers were killed The British
loss IS unknown. They are still in pos
session of the kopje and the big guns
have ceased drine
CAPE Town, Feb. 9.-Fighting began
at Sterkstreom, Wednesday.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-08
SP0K& FOR THE G. A. R.
Ex-Governor Hogg and Bel
mont With Him.

New YORK, Feb. 8.-Mr. Bryan spoke
at Carnegie Music hall on pending
Problems" under the auspices OF Win
field Scott Hancock post, No. 239, CT. A.
r., OF the department of New York, for
the relief of soldiers and widows OF
orphans. Less than 1000 men and
women paid the price of admission.
Mr. Bryan entered the hall escorted
by Ex-Governor Hogg, O. II. p Bel
mont and Tom johnson. When he
made his appearance he was greeted
with considerable cheering. The Gatho
lie Protectory band. which had played
selections from "Attilla," struck up
"See the Conquering Hero Cames," as
Mr.. Bryan took his seat. 1t was an
nounced that great number of letters
had been received. Among those who
sent regrets were Admiral Dewey,
General Miles, General Merritt, Rev.
DR.. Parkhurst, Senator Depew, Con-
gresham Amos J. Cummings and Ma
tional Commander Albert Il. Shaw, of
the CT. A. II.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-08
FEARFUL HAVOC OF INFLUENZA.

Over 10000 Cases In Munich Alone-Dr.
Lieber Very Ill.
BERLIN, Feb. 8.-The influenza, which
has spread throughout Germany, now
numbers 10000 cases in Munich. In
Berlin. every bed in every hospital was
occupied, and the hospital physicians,
hundreds of whom have been stricken
with the malady, are scarcely able to
care for their patients.
Among those believed to be dying is
DIR. Lieber, leader of the Centrists, or
Clerical party, in the relchstag, who re-
oeived the sacraments.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-08
HENRY LABoucHERE MoBBeD.
Opponents of Peace Would Not Allow
lin to Speak.

Opponents of Peace Would Not Allow
Him to speak.
NORTHAMPTON, England, Feb. s.
The announcement that Henry Labou-
chere, editor of Truth and Liberal men,
Der of parliament for Northampton,
would address a peace meeting in the
Northampton town hall, drew noisy
crowd of opponents, who swarmed upon
the platform and smashed the chairs.
Mr.. labouchere's arrival was the sig
nal for renewed attack. The promoters
of the meeting were forced off the plat
form and chairs were hurled INTO the
body of the house, amid cries of "God
save the queen"
Mr.. Labouchere was struck Ill the
head, but was not seriously injured. He
managed to make his exit, escorted by
the police.
A number of others persons were
hurt, although not seriously.
Ultimately the opponents of the
peace meeting gained the platform ana
declared that Northampton had joined
York city in repudiating the critics of
the government.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-08
THOMPSON NEAR DEATH.
Physician OF the Aged Statesman Said
He Might at ANY Hour-Family
at His Bedside.

TERRE HAuTE, Ind, Feb. 8.-Colonel
Richard ". Thompson is on his death
bed at the age of 81. DIR. Roberts said
that Colonel Thompson was growing
weaker all the time. He had no stored
vitality and he was acquiring none. 1t
was only a question of how long the re-
markable old man would hold out
against the natural process of exhaas-
ton. He might live a day or two and
he might die at any hour.
At his bedside were his daughters.
Mrs. Mary Thompson and Mrs. c. W.
Henry. wife OF the internal revenue col.
lector. and his son, Harry Thompson.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-08
A GREAT GERMAN NAVY.
1t VIII Much Eclipse Americas, Before
End of 1905,

BERLIN, Feb S.-An American naval
officer now in Berlin. who enjoys excep-
tional advantages for gathering informa-
ton regarding the German navy, as
serts that the German government has
made all the preparations necessary to
finish the construction of the new war
ships by 1908 instead of 1916, as the
naval augmentation bill seemingly pro-
vides.
In 1908 the German navy, according
to this officer, will have 81 battleships,
varying from II 900 to $4,000 tons, and
80 large and 40 small armored cruisers.
thus exceeding in fighting power the
navy of France. Before the end of 1905
still according to the same informant
Germany will be mistress of the North
sea, and her fleet will beat the American
over two fold.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-08
Provident Life
INSURANCE Company,

OF Wheeling, w. Va, organized 1888,
Cash Capiral 500, 600.
The Provident Life is home COM
pany, doing business in all the prinei-
pie cities and towns in the State. The
Proyident commenced business in Nor
gantown eight years ago and has been
here continuously ever since. We are
now taking in more members than ever
before. Thanks to an intelligent public,
who believe in patronizing home in
dusty. the past year, 1899, was the
largest and most successful year in the
sompany's experience since its organi-
cation. Policies are issued from $500
TO $500000 making no distinction OF
.olor, male or female.
The Provident Life has two hundred
ind seventy-three dollars ($273] OF as
sets to pay every hundred of liabilities,
he largest assets in proportion to liabil-
ties Of any legal reserve company III
he United States; powerful assertion,
put one that cannot or will not be de-
MED. The Provident is managed by
men OF experience, and IS backed up
with more than ample capital, being
rated higher than any industrial life IN
surance company OF its age in the Uni-
Ted States. As it is the safest 1t is the
cheapest to insure with.
AGENTS WANTED: - Respectable
and industrious men with or without
experience will find. steady EMPLOY
ment For particulars call on
j. HUNTLEy, Supt.,
Room 10, Skinner Bldg,
or Fairmont, w. Va.
RAYMOND RICE, Agt.,
Morgantown, W. Va.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-08
TWO YEARS, SAID TAFT.
Return to Practice Law-Not
to lie Governor.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 8.--Jndge VIII
lam II. Taft. who was appointed presi-
dent of the new Philippine commission,
left Washington for his home in Gin
cinnati.
The judge stated that he would not
remain in the islands longer than two
years. and that ON his return TO this
country he would resume the practice
of the law He would not, he said, be
appointed at any time governor general
of the Philippines.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-08

BUENos AYREs, Feb. S.-The resi-
dents of Buenos Ayres have experienced
intense heat. The mortality in Buenos
Ayres, which never exceeds 40 daily,
reached 100 during one day. There were
219 cases OF sunstroke the next day and
1874 cases resulted fatally. There were
"a cases of sunstroke the day afterward.
One OF them was fatal.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-08
Pitcher TAYLOR Dead.

NEW YORK, Feb. 8.-John Taylor, the
baseball pitcher, died at New Brighton,
Staten Island, of Bright's disease, aged
% years. He pitched for the Phlladel-
phia team for some years and last sea-
son was with the Cineinnatis, by whom
he was reserved this year.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-08
Union Improvement Go.
SuppIerS Of Natural Gas & Water.
PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING

All VINO contemplate having plumb
ine or gas fitting done should consider
that little saving in first cost is not
always economy. We buy our goods
at first hands, strictly for cash. We
have expert plumbers and will guar
antee all work, at prices as low as
consistent with first-class material
and workmanship, We will be here
to protect our work as long as gas
lasts and people use water
This is point worth considering.
Remember everything first class and
work guaranteed to be according TO
the most approved sanitary regula-
tipns