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Evening star., 1901-01-18
QUEEN VICTORIA IS NOT ILL.
RumOrs to the Contrary Denied n
Osborne HOuae.

Rumors to the Contrary Denied at
Osborne House..
LONDON, January 1S-Alarming rumors
were circulated today to the effect that
Queen Victoria is seriously III, and that her
family have been summoned to Osborne.
They are groundiess. Inquiries Of the Asso-
ciated Press at Osborne at 3 o'clock this
afternoon ELECTED a fiat denial Of the re-
ports.
The Prince Of Wales Is now at Marlbor-
ough House, where no news has been re-
ceived indicating that her majesty is not
enjoying her usual health.
The Duke of York went to sandrngham
this afternoon.
In spite Of the denials from Osborne and
Marlborough House, the rimorssabout the
queens illness have alarmed the public and
adversely affected the stock exchange.
According to early Cows telegram, the
queen was not well YESTERDAY, and had pot
improved today, but later news from CoWes
says the queen had been suffering from
Insomnia, but was better this erening.
Sir Francis Laking, surgeon to her maj
esty has been called in to consult with Sir
James Reid, her majesty's resident physi-
clan.
Evening star., 1901-01-18
GREETING TO THE KAISER
MIR. WHITE PRESENTS PRESIDENT
MckINLEY's CONGRATULATIONS.
New Order of Merit Estabiished on
the Occasion of Bi-CentenaFy
Celebration.

United States Ambassador White pre-
sented to Emperor William at IL o'clock
this morning the congratu tulations of Pres1-
dent Mckinley on the bi-centenary OF the
coronation of the first king of Prussia,
Frederick ]. The presentation was made
during the court reception, which was neld
In the knights hall at the Schloss, after
the newly appointed knights of the Order
OF the Red Eagle, the Royal Order OF the
Crown and the Royal Order of the House
of Hohenzolern had been presented to the
emperor and empress. During this cere-
mony the princesses stood at the right OF
the throne and the crown prince. with the
other princes, at the left. Both the en-
peror and empress spoke pleasantly 10 AM
bassador White. Later their ma9estles re-
ceived deputations from east Prussia III
vine service was held in the Schloss chapel
AT noon all the guests at the reception be-
ing present, and at ] O'Clock luncheon was
served in the Schloss, Ambassador "hite
and the other foreign representatives WHO
had presented congra atulationS to the EN-
ne,.or beinp present as were also the visit
ing princes and the new knights emperor
William and the empress attended lhe
luncheon. ~,
Ambassador White and Mrs. White will
attend a gala performance al 'he opei"
house tonight.
A new order of merit OF the tfnsSi1i
crown has been founded i'll commemora-
ton of the bi-centenary of the coronation
of the first Prussian king. The decoration
consists of Il single clasp and ranks pc
tween that of the Order of the Black Eagle
and the Grand Cross of the Red Eagle.
The imperial addresses to the army ana
navy have been gazetted. The former
thanks the Prussian army for its devotion
to his majesty, and adds:
so long as the spirit binds the army TO
its kings no storms need be feared; and
the Prussian eagle will proudly and un-
swervingiy pursue the lofty flight for the
welfare of Prussia and Germany.
To the navy his majesty, after alludlnS
to the establishment of the BrandenDurg
fleet by the great elector, and the navy :
regenera ton under the kings of Prussia and
Its rigorous development in the new Ger
man empire, says:
The fleet requires SteadfaSt work in or
der to become as strong an instrument for
the German empire as the Prussian kings
possessed in the army. The principal con-
dition for the attainment of this end Is
fulfilled if the spirit of the great elector
is alive in the fleet. In order to bestow a
special mark of distinction on the fleet on
this great anniversary, [ direct that fac
simle of the imperial signature be worn
on the sword knot and sash buckle of the
navy
The rescript also bestows on naval bands
the sole right to play the Dutch March
of Honor" and that a bronze statue Of
the great elector be erected at kiel ana
given in trust to the navy.
Evening star., 1901-01-18
NOTIFIED BY Mr.. CONGER
PEACE PROTOCOL DELIVERED BY
CHINESE ENJOYS.
All Doubt I'm Regard to the Sealing
of the Agreement
Removed.

A message was received today from Min
lister Conger at Pekin, dated last evening,
stating that the Chinese plenipotentiaries
had signed and delivered the protocol.
This removes the last doubt that had arisen
as to the sealing of the agreement. for. OF
course, it could not have been delivered or
at least would not have been accepted by
the Spanish minister who is the dean of
the corps, unless 1t bore all the seals and
signatures necessary to give it full force.
Clearing Away Minor Matters.
So far as out State Department can in
f1uence the negotiations which are now
about to begin at Pekin between the min
listers and the Chinese plenipotentiaries on
the basis of the agreement just signed. it
will seek to clear the way of all minor
matters and of points upon which there is
no disagreement whatever between the
allies, before undertaking the solution of
the more difficult problems involved in the
settlement of the questions OF indemnties,
guarantees and commercial treaties. II
is fully expected that the Chinese repre-
sentatives will offer opposition at almost
every point Of the agreement. The purpose
would be to secure more favorable terms,
such as an undertaking to dismante in
stead of destroy the Chinese forts between
Iaku and Pektn; some abatement of the
restriction upon the Importation of arms
and a considerable limitation upon the size
of the legation guards to be maintained.
If allowed to discuss these points at
length, the Chinese might consume many
weeks, and even months, but IL, as Is eX-
pected here, the powers preserve a unit ed
front in opposition to any change of the
conditions laid down in the agreement and
notify the Chinese that no changes are to
be permitted and that the points are not
even subject to discussion 1t is expected
here the way will soon be cleared for the
which it is feared the powers themselves
gether.'
Still, if it should come to pass that agree
ment is impossible upon the important
matter of commercial treaties, for instance
and q dissolution of the concert of the
powers should follow, according to the
program above outlined, there will have
at least been some substantial achieve
ment, for it is part of the purpose to have
the points adjusted regarded as beyond re-
consideration they settled, and
therefore as binding upon the principals
Even under this program, however, 1t Is
feared that the negotiations must con-
sumo much time, and 1t is scarcely eX-
pected that any conclusion can be reached
within several months. and certainly not
before the opening of naviga ton next
spring makes Pekn again accessible from
the sea. 1t is said at the State Depart
ment that Mr.. Rockhil has signtied an
intention of returning to the United States
about that time. He has not been recalled,
but is returning voluntarily.
Evening star., 1901-01-18
PROPOSED GRANT MEMORIAL.
Early and Favorable Action by the
Senate is Expected.

The favorable report in the Senate yester-
day of the Mercer bill for a Grant memorial
in Washington advances that measure to a
point where early and successful final ac-
ton is likely. The proposed memorial, 1t is
expected, will be something more than
counterpart of the many equestrian statues
in this city, and may take the form of
memorial arch, after the style of Trojan S
arch, the Arch of Triumph in Paris or the
more recent Dewey arch in New York
The bill was originally Introduced by Mr..
Mercer of Nebraska, and through the per-
sonal attention he gave to 1t the measure
was passed by unanimous vote in the House.
1t served also to bring out many glowing
tributes to the memory of Grant, in which
the representatives of all sections Joined.
Mr.. Mercer has continued his Watchful care
of the bill since it reached the Senate, and
the inquiries he has made there convince
him that it will become a law at this ses-
sion When the matter was brought to the
notice of Mrs. Grant she expressed her
qualification that Congress was giving its
attention to "A memorial of this character
to her distinguished husband. 1t Is ex-
pected that the designing of the memorial
will attract the attention Of leading artists
of the country, and that structure will re-
suit of fitting dignity and massiveness to
the man it commentaries, and of lasting
adornment to Washington.
Evening star., 1901-01-18

justified in calling him out said the
Brooklyn congressman.
That is not necessarily the opinion of
the rest of the committee / hope" said
Judge Smith.
Now before you are excused Mr..
Caples. is there anything else you would
wish to say to the committee?' said Gen
Dick.
II should like to say, sir, that no class
ought to be judged on its record until it's
reaches the first class stage. 1t seems to
me that you are taking testimony against
my class on the strength or its record in
the first two years. 1t should be remenl-
bered that up to its first class year class
is always under the tutelage of the first
class. | think our last camp was remark
, ably free from hazIng and teXercising of
every kind"
"The committee recognizes the fact that
last summers camp showed n marked i'm
provement in that respect" said Gen. Dick.
Fighting Should He stopped.
But don't you think that if all kinds of
hazing and lighting were wiped out totally
that it would be very much better for
every one concerned and for the acad-
emy?'
Yes, sir; [ do
The witness was then excused. and Cadet
Francis H. Farnum of Pennsylvania took
the stand Farnum is the young man who
succeeded Booz as an appointce to the
academy from Pennsylvania. He IS one of
the fourth class men who was hazed at
the same time Macarthur, and the others
were exercised in the summer of 1899 He
said that the violent exercising on that
occasion made him feel sick and dizzy, but
he soon got over 1t.
Judge Smith asked him about the num-
Der of fights during the present academic
year.
Il have only heard of seven so far said
the judge.
Il don't remember any others sir.
;,,,,Nr II frtr hon
Yes, sir -
Did YOU leave the tent before Mr.. Mac
Arthur became i'll the nishtxof the exer-
cising?' asked General Dicks:
Yes, sir; / did not know OF 1t at the
time"
"Why were you hazed?'
Il understand that 1 was exercised for
being b. j." replied the witness.
Exercised for Being Fresh.
.B j." in the cadet vernaeular means
fresh before June of the year following the
entrance of a cadet. Plebes are supposed
TO be demure and Submissive during the
first year, and any show of freshness or
resistance on the part OF ''plebe" is re-
sented by upper class men hazing the Of
fender.
who came to the academy in June, 1899,
was sworn. After testifying that he was a
Hebrew, that he had never been interfered
with by cadets on account of his religion,
and knew of no cadets who had been SO in
terfered with, he was asked: Did you
know former Cadet Albert?''
Yes, sir
Was he popular?'
NO, sir; he was not liked, on account of
his habits l don't exactly know in what
line, but l believe it had something to do
with his actions in fight
Cadet Samuel Frankenberger of West
Virginia corroborated the testimony OF the
previous witness.
Rev Herbert Sbipman, Protestant Epis-
copal chaplain to the cadets. testified brief
ly as to the religious facilities afforded the
cadets at the academy. In the opinion of
the witness the moral tone of the cadet
corps compares favorably. with that of any
other institution Of which he knew.
Evening star., 1901-01-18
| PRAIRIE FIRES IN SOUTH DAKOTA.
Farmers in BeadIe County Lose
Heavily From Them.

HURON, S. D., January 1S.-Reports from
the prairie fire in the western part of this
Beadle) county indicate that the losses
are very heavy to farmers and stockmen
many of them losing their entire supply of
hay and feed, besides cattle sheds and
barns. The wind was blowing fifty to sixty
miles an hour The citizens turned out
and fought the flames away from Wolsey.
special train from this city was sent out
by the Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Company with fire fighters, and they. with
the help of those from WolSey, eXtinguish-
ed the flames few miles east of Wolsey.
The burned area is from two TO five miles
wide and from ten to twelve miles long.
Evening star., 1901-01-18
Detention of sigmund Hertz.

Sigmund Hertz, arrested yesterday at
Queenstown upon his arrival there from
the United States, was detained by the
British authorities at the express request
of the State Department. He is charged
with heavy embezzlement Of funds in New
York The State Department preferred the
request at the instance of the New York
officials The formal application for Hertz $
extradition has not yet been made. but the
papers are expected by special messenger
from New York in the course of day or
two. when they will be forwarded at once
to Ambassador Choate for presentation to
British courts.
Evening star., 1901-01-18
THE VENEZUELAN TROUBLE.
The North Atlantic Squadron Not In
structed to Sail.

Mr.. Jere Wilson Of counsel for the Felic-
idad concession called at the State De-
partment this morning to talk with Secre-
tary Hay over the conflicting asphalt con-
cessions in Venezuela. He had no news
from the seat of trouble. and his presenta-
ton was in the nature of short legal
exposition of the Claims of his clients. He
also talked at some length with Judge Pen
field, the solicitor of the State Department,
in the same line his purpose being to show
that there would be no conflict between the
Felicidad concession and the New York
and Bermudez Company's claims. providing
the latter kept on their own side of the
line.
Nothing has been heard over night from
Minister Loomis. The Navy Department
people deny that any instructions have
been given to the North Atlantic squadron
to move over from Florida to Venezuela.
The ships, however. are In perfect cruising
trim and could sail within few hours
after the receipt Of orders. though it is not
believed here that there viii be any neces-
sity for their movement toward venezuela.
Evening star., 1901-01-18

Senate bill 2S.lS was today favorably re-
ported to the Senate from the committee
on the District of Columbia by Mr.. Nc
MILAN. 1t provides that salaries of jus
tices of the courts of the District of CO.
lembia be as follows: Chief justice Court
of Appeals, $500, and each associate JUS
tice of that court. 5000; chief justice and
associate justices OF the Supreme Court of
the District, $500 The bill is amended to
make the salaries Of judges of the Police
Court of the District 81 600 per annum each
Evening star., 1901-01-18
TO PREVENT POLYGAMY.
Mrs. stevens Sends Petition to
House Judiciary Committee.

CHICAGO, January 1S.-The Tribune
says: Mrs. L. NJ. N. Stevens, national
president of the W. c. L. L., and Mrs.
susanna NJ. d. Fry, the national recording
secretary, have sent petition to the ju
dietary committee of the House of Repre-
sentatives asking that an amendment to
the national Constitution be proposed by
the committee defining legal marriage to
be monogamic and making polygamy in
any form crime against the United
States, punishable by severe penalties.
Evening star., 1901-01-18
KENNEY LACKS THREE VOTES.
Result of the RallOtfnx for Senator
in Delaware.

/ DOVER, Del, January 1S.-The Delaware
legislature continued it's voting for two
United States senators today with this re-
suit:
For the full term, Richard r. kenney,
democrat, %; ]. Edward Addicks, union re-
publican. 10; Col. Henry A. Dupont, regular
republican, 8; Wm c. Spruance, Levil c.
bird. Anthony Higgins and VIM. s. Hilles
regular republicans, one each. Total vote
81: necessary to q choice. %; no election.
The vote for the short term resulted:
Willard Salisbury. democrat. y; J. Ed
ward Addicks, union republican,, 16; Chas.
r Richards, regular republican, IL: Benja-
min Fields, regular republican. 1: John
Gray. democrat. 1. Totai vote, 81; neces-
sary to a choice, e. No election.
Today's was the fourth ballot taken and
the third joint ballot.
Adjourned until noon tomorrow.
Evening star., 1901-01-18
NAVY YARD EMPLOYEES.
Mr. Mudd's Bill to Give Them Fifteen
Days Leave.

In the House today Mr.. Mudd tried to
secure unanimous consent for the consider
alton of bill granting fifteen days leave OF
absence to employees of navy yards.
Mr. Mudd said that the employees of the
navy yards have no leave at all. They
work hard and are poorly paid, and think
they are entitled to the consideration given
other employees of the government, who re-
ceive thirty days leave and thirty days
sick leave, but they will take half loaf
rather than no bread.
Mr.. Glynn Of New York objected until
assurance could be given that the employees
of arsenals shall be included. An arrange
ment will probably be made to this effect
and the bill called up again.
Evening star., 1901-01-18
FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT.

Favorable Report on the Joint ResO-
lution Providing for a Commission.
A favorable report was today made to
the Senate by Mr.. Mcmillan on the joint
resolution to provide a commission, to con-
sist of two architects and one landscape
architect. to report to Congress plan for
the location and grouping of public build
ings and monuments and for the improve
ment of the entire park system in the Dis
trict The report says the committee has
assurances that the services of distin-
guished architects called for by the resolu-
ton will be rendered willingly by men
eminent In their profession.
Evening star., 1901-01-18
CORBETr SURE OF ELECTION.
Senator Mcbride Equally Confident Of
Representing Oregon.

PORTLAND, Or, January 1S.-Many
members of the legislature are in this city
from Salem, both houses having adjourned
until Monday. The supporters of H. w.
Corbett who are circulating the call for q
caucus on the .senatorship Monday night
next. claim that they will obtain the sig
natures of forty-six members, which Is a
majority of the legislature.
Senator McBride's followers are equally
confident that the caucus will not contain
d majority of the legislature.
Evening star., 1901-01-18
INToxiCANTs ARE BARRED.
Prohibitive Rule Adopted by officials
of the Wabash.

CHICAGO. January 1S.-The manage
ment OF the Wabash railroad has adopted
a rule which prohibits the use of intoxi-
cants by employees before reporting for
duty or while on duty. This is regarded as
one of the most far-reaching prohibitive
measures ever put into effect on railroad.
There is nothing to specify how long a
time before reporting for duty intoxicants
are not to be touched.
Evening star., 1901-01-18
Paving of Florid. Avenue

Mr.. Mcmillan today gave notice in the
Senate of' an amendment he will propose
10 the District appropriation bill, providing
for the paving of Florida avenue from LIST
street to 4th street northwest.
Evening star., 1901-01-18
WILL RESIST CHAMBERLAIN.
Legislature fn Jamaica Opposed to
His Colonial Policy.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, January 1s-The
general elections here have concluded OF
fourteen members of the legislature re-
turned thirteen are pledged to resist Mr..
Joseph Chamberlain's attempt to restore
absolute crown government. The feeling
against the British colonial policy is grow
ing stronger. and if Mr.. Chamberlain re-
fuses to yield delegates will be sent to Eng
land soon.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-06-20
THE INTREPID BEE.

There lived Bee-who, though quite small
Was not busy bee al all.
No aim in life-no cares had he;
This bee had naught to do but be.
One day by chance he overheard
passing strangers passing word;
Deeply and long he pondered on it.
Twas OF bee in some ones bonnet!
"A bonnet" thought the bumptious bee;
That would be just the place for mel
what residence is so correct
For one exclusive and select?"
Now 1t fell out that very day
Miss Amorilla came that way,
Wearing (as you no doubt foresee)
A rose-decked bonnet Then the bee
Exclaimed: "Hurrah! My luck is great.
HOW all things come to those who wait!"
And with sudden cry: Here goes!'
He plunged into the reddest rose!
Its honey he essayed to suck,
But found instead that he was stuck.
And from a snarl of cottonwood
In vain his legs he tried to pull.
Within his mouth was such taste
Aniline dye and glue and paste
While wires and stiffened muslin things
Scratched his poor eyes and toreshis wings.
But, though in dire and luckless plight.
He kicked and pushed with all his might.
And somehow managed to get free.
A sadder and a wiser bee. o
The Moral. pointed like the bees own
sting,
Adorns the tale, and should this lesson
bring:
A little learning is a dangerous thing.
Carolyn Wells. in Saturday Evening Post.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-06-20
YOU ARE EXCEEDINGLY KIND"

ly. "Another mistaken case of May
and December. She is too young and
beautiful for back number like me.
I might have expected some fascinat-
ing scoundrel-yourself, for instance
to win her from me. l might have
expected it, butt trusted her.
knew she saw you often, that you
called at the house. but in my love I
trusted her and was blind. l had no
hint of danger until-last night"
Perhaps" suggested Harrington,
calmly, "you will be so kind as to pro-
ceed to the object of this meeting"
"Some men-honorable ones" ex
claimed the merchant, hotly, "would
at least have attempted an explana-
ton; but you-you are a cad, and--to
think must give her up,to you. Oh,
don't act surprised" as Harrington
looked up quickly; "you know me for
too honorable a man to allow dis
grace to come upon my wife-even if
l did not love her. You need not fear
but that shall do the straight thing"
"You are exceedingly kind" And
Harrington smiled. "What are your
plans, if may inquirer"
"If 60 away, to some quiet out-of-
the-way place where shall remain un-
heard of-desert her, you see. and al
low her to get a separation, will you
promise to wait, and, in time, when
there shall be no disgrace attached,
marry her? I'll leave her good settle
ments and give you a clear field-any-
thing to avoid the elopement you sug-
gested last night"
"Your generosity merits a moro
worthy subject" said Harrington,
flushing. 81 am afraid you don't un-
derstand that"
I'm not doing it for you," inter-
posed the merchant, "but for her. How
a man who processes to love woman
can seek to bring shame. and, conse-
quently, unhappiness, upon her sur
passes my understanding. I'd like to
kill you-but where would be the
gain? The mischief is done, and I am
not the man to hold a wife whose
heart is given to another. As I said,
/ shall go away and leave you the
field"
There was minutes silence, Har-
rington haughtily watching the elder
man, who continued earnestly: "If
only I knew you would be kind to her,
Harrington, and make her happyi
Helen is good and true-Pd stake
everything on her honor-and she isn't
to blame because am not attractive
enough to hold her love. How could
she be expected to keep on caring for
me, when fascinating, unprincipled
men of leisure, like you, have the in.
side track? She's not to blame, say
because she doesn't love me as-she
used to do" And the merchants voice
grew soft as his eyes took on far
away look.
"She was only eighteen when WI
were married." he resumed; "only
eighteen and ives nearly forty, but
We were very hsppy-I am sure shs
would tell you we were happy. Such q
dear little homo keeper as she was
not the woman Of fashion and society
that she ID now, and her husband
meant more to her In those days
There's nothing like financial success
to make . failure ofhome life. II ",
had rsmained poor. aasirs might hsv'