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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23
SITE FOR HALL OF RECORDS.
The Subject Taken Up by the Senate
Buildings Committee.

Buildings Committee.
A meeting Of the Senate committee on
public buildings and grounds was held to-
day, when the subject Of providing a site
for a hall Of records in this city was con-
sidered. A few weeks ago Mr.. Fairbanks
offered and the Senate adopted a resolution
authorizing a special committee Of the pub
lie buildings and grounds committees Of the
Senate and House to consider the subject
of a hall of records. but the House did not
pass the resolution.
For that reason the Senate committee
revived the subject today, and 1t was de-
cided to pursue inquiries concerning a
desirable site for the proposed building so
that action might he had during the pres
ent session Of Congress. Another meeting
Of the committee will be held shortly, at
which it Is expected some definite propo-
sition may be determined upon.
Mr.. Mason today introduced bill in the
Senate appropriating $250,000 for the pur-
chase Of the square bounded by 7th, Sth, D
and f streets northeast, in this city, as
site for hall of records, which was re-
ferred to the committee on public buildings
and grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23

Complaints are reaching the War De-
partment from the officers and men in the
Philippines over the delays in the pay
ment of their salaries. Owing to the small
number Of pay officers in the present or
ganization, and the large extent of terri
tory in the Philippines over which the army
is dispersed, with Its best efforts the pay
department has not been able to pay off
troops oftener than once in two months
The troops at home who are doing no fight
ing. but are at easily accessible posts, are
paid regularly every month, and the Phil
ippine soldiers feel that they have real
grievance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23
AT THE DEPARTMENT.
Secretary Root Gradually Recovering
From the Grip.

Secretary Root is gradually recovering
from his recent attack Of the grip, and al
though far from we'll was able to spend a
few hours at the War Department today.
He saw very few callers and devoted his
time principally to disposng Of the rou-
tine business OF the department which has
been accommodating on his desk There are
many important questions awaiting his de-
cision, and he will take them up for final
action as soon as the state Of business and
his health will permit. One of the first
matters to be disposed of is the report of
the Brooke court of inquiry in the matter
Of the alleged hazing of ex-Cadets Booz
and Breth at the Military Academy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23
ADVOCATED BY, MIR. MAssON.

Hearing Resumed ON the Jamaican
Reciprocity Treaty.
The hearing upon the Jamaican reciproc-
ity treaty was continued today by the
Senate committee on foreign relations.
John A. Kasson again spoke in support Of
the treaty, and Senator Perkins and other
members Of the California delegation op-
posed 1t, claiming that it affords no reci-
procity whatever. Henry Oxnard also made
an argument against the treaty on the
ground that its ratification would be inju-
rious to the beet sugar industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23
REDEMPTION OF SILVER.

Substitute for the Overstreet Bill Re-
ported to the Com mattee.
A subcommittee Of the House committee
on banking and currency today made ia
vorable report on substitute for the Over
street bill, providing for the maintenance
of the parity between various forms Of
money. The substitute provides that the
treasury shall pay gold on ademand for
silver or other classes Of money in sums
not less than $50, and the silver and other
forms of money thus recsived by the treas
ury shall be placed in the reserve fund.
but did not have time to rearh conclu-
sion,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23
SENT TO CON1EnHmCE.

The b. and o. and PennsyHUanfa Rail.
way Grade Crossing A3llls.
Just before adjournn1<ait of the House
yesterday the Baltimozse ana Ohio and
Pennsylvania railroad grade crossing bills
were sent to conference. Mr.. Babcock. Mr..
Mudd and Mr.. Meyer of Louisiana were ap-
pointed conferees on the Pennsylvania bill,
and Mr.. Babcock, Mr.. Pearre and Mr..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23
Flower. for SENATOR EIkin.

There was a basket Of handsome Amer
ican beauty roses on the desk of Senator
Elkins of West Virginia when the Senate
met this morning. they having been sent
by his friends in this city who in that man
ner anticipated the result of the legisla-
ture's action today in re-electing Mr.
Elkins to succeed himself in the upper
branch Of Congress. The beautiful tribute
to Mr.. Elkins' republicanism was greatly
admired in the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23
Gen. John p. shanks Dead.

PORTLAND, Ind, January 23.-Gen. John
P. Shanks. who commanded brigade at the
battle Of Bull Run, and who for years was
prominent in Indiana politics, died at his
home here today, after short illness. Gen.
Shanks served ten years In Congress and
fo- two terms was chairman of the COM
mittee on Indian affairs. He was born in
Virginia in June, 1925.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23
KING EDWARD vi
EngIand's New Monarch
is Sworn In.
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY
Parliament Takes the Oath
of Allegiance.
Mi1UpNJNG pnp TIP 0UEEN
MOURNING FOR THE QUEEN
Messages of Coincidence Pour in
From All Quarters.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

LONDON, January 23.-Eng-
lands new monarch entered his capi-
tai at 2:55 pm. today and proceed
ed to Marlborough House.
At the meeting of the privy coun-
Gil the king took the title of Edward
VII.
The house of lords and the house
of commons assembled at a o'clock
and took the oath of allegiance to
the new sovereign.
The kings correct title is Edward
VII, king of the united kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland and En-
peror OF India.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23
CURIOUS SUIT FOR DAMAGES.

Man Killed by Lightning While Talk
ing Over Telephone.
TUSCALOOSA. Ala, January pa dam
age case has been settled here for which no
precedents in law could be found. o. B.
Wilson was talking over telephone dur
ing a thunder storm and was struck by
lightning and killed. Suit was brought for
damages and settled by the payment Of
81 500 by the telephone company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23
A Corp. Of Artillery.

The conferees on the army reorganiza-
ton bill held long sessions today. The
most important agreement reached was one
establishing corps of artillery instead of
the regimental organization, the agreement
being effected by a concession on the part
of the Senate conferees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23

PlTTSBURG. January 3.-While testing
q filtering tank at Carnegie's SD street
mill today hot-water pipe burst and six
men were terribly scalded. Engineer John
sDickerson was thrown into another hot
water tank and will probably die. The 9TH
ers will recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23
WARNING TO NEW KING.
Russian Newspaper Warns Him to
BeMare of Cham be rlain.

ST. PETERSBURG, January pa ma
Jority Of the comment of the press on the
death Of Queen Victoria Is sympathetic,
but the Herold takes the occasion to say:
'"The Prince Of Wales has passed as a
friend Of Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain-will the
same be true ef the king? VIII the glow
ing persuasiveness Of a Chamberlain which
up to now has hypnotiZed the English
masses, also prevail in the palace, or will
the new king see Chamberlain's way is the
way of destruction? 1t would be good for
England if Chamberlain's time was ended"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23
SteamSh hip Arrivals.

At Southampton-Trave, from New York
for Bremen.
At Naples-Kaiserin Maria Theresa, from
New York for Genoa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23
jamaica to Demand Redress.

KINGSTON, ia. January 3.-The gov
ernment of Jamaica has appointed a COM
mission to proceed to Ecuador for the pur-
pose of inquiring into the shooting of ia
maican railway laborers by American over
seerS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23

The blind chaplain of the Senate. Mr.. NIL.
burn. in his opening invocation today re-
ferred beautifully and touchingly to the
death of Queen Victoria.
The blind chaplain Of the House alsa
spoke feelingly of her death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23
Foreign Ministers Awaiting Action
of China's Representatives,
WILL NOT EXPLAIN JOINT NOTE
Want More Assurances of Good
Faith of Chinese.
QUESTION OF PUNISHMENT

PARIS, January 23-The Havas agency
has received the following dispatch from
Pekin under date of January 22:
THE ministers have decided not to reply
to the request for explanations of the joint
note until the Chinese shall have proved by
their acts that they intend to give satisfac-
ton and the conditions shall have been
accepted to the primary question of pun
ishments. The ministers intend to discuss
with Prince Ching and Ii Hung Chang the
conditions under which the chief of the
guilty shall be punished
AMERICAN DESERTERS CAUGHT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23
Gold Going to Europe.

NEW YORK, January 23.-Heidelbach,
Ickelheimer & Co. will ship 81 ,OOO, 600 in
gold on the steamer sailing for Havre to-
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23
AMERICAN DEsERTERs CAUGHT.
They Had Been LevyinE Blackmail ON
Chinese vilIaXers.

TIEN TS1N, Friday, January 1S.-Two
deserters from the American troops, with
an American flag, have recently committed
acts of depreciation in the surrounding
country, and have blackmailed the vii
layers. Both were captured, but one sue
ceeded in making his escape and is still at
large. 1t is probable that the one captured
will be shot.
Three skhs, who We're found guilty of
similar acts, were taken to the scene of
their depredations today and given fifty
committed A French soldier has been
sentenced to a term of five years in prison
for drawing his bayonet upon an Austria
liam policeman. Two Frenchmen have been
shot and an American has been stabbed in
saloon brawls. The French soldiers draw
their bayonets upon the slightest provoca-
ton.
The United States transport Sumner
which has arrived at Taku, brought $50
troops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23

Stopping a clock is a poor
way to save time, and stopping
an advertisement is a poor way
to save money. The steady adj
vertiser, who uses medium like
The Evening Star, is the sure
winner every time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23
Maurice Thompson Ha. RELAPSE,

NHuF1ce ThOmpsOn Has ReIApsC.
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind, January 23-
The condition of Maurice Thompson, the
novelist. is causing grave apprehension.
His fever, which was checked several DAYS
ago, has returned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23
seweIls Re-Election CONFIRMED.

TRENTON. N. J., January 23.-The New
Jersey legislature In joint session today
confirmed the reelection Of United States
Senator VIM. j. Sewell by the house and
senate In separate session yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23
Col. Morri. Hamilton Dead

TRENTON, N. j., January 23.-Col. Nor
ris Hamilton, former state librarian, died at
his home here today after a long illness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-23

CONTINUED on Second Page.)
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-01-24
RAILROAD NOTES.

CALIroRNIA-55 DAYS Tour VIA PENN.
sYLVANIA RAILROAD.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
arranged for special personally conducted
tour through California, to leave New York
and Philadelphia on February Ia, by the
Golden Gate Special composed exclusive.
ly of Pullman parlor. smoking, dining, draw
ing-room, sleeping, compartment and ob,er.
vation cars. returning by March 20. This
special train will be run over the entire route.
The best hotels will be used where extended
stops are made, but the train will be at the
constant command OF the party.
Round-,iip tickets, covering all necessary
expenses, $3.50 from all points on Pennsyl.
vania Railroad, except Pitlsburg, from which
point the rate will be S44S.
For further information apply TO Ii ket
agents; Tourist Agent, II96 Broadway, New
York; 4 Court street, BrooSlyn; $50 Broad
street, Newark, y. J.; b. c urlaender, IT.,
Passenger Agent, Baltimore District, Balti.
more, Md; Colin Studds, Passenger Agent
Southeastern district, Washington, D. c.;
Thos +. Watt, Passenger Agent Western
District, Pttsburg, Pa; or address Geo. w.
Boyd, Assistant. General Passenger Agent,
Philadelphia at
i
VIA PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
The first Jacksonville tour OF the season
via the ennsylvania Railroad, allowing two
weeks in Florida, leaves New York, Phla.
delphia. and Washington by special train
February 5. Excursion tickets, including
railway transportation. Pullman accommoda.
tions Zone berth), and meals en- route in both
directions whlle travelling on the special
Train, will be sold at the following rates:
New York, $50 90; Buffalo, S5425; Roches.
ler, S54.co: Elmira, SsL4s; Erie, Ss4Ss;
Wil'iamsport, ) 50. 90; Wilkes Barre, $50 ,s;
and at proportionate rates from other poinIs
For tickets, itineraries, and full informa.
tion apply to ticket agents, b. +. Fraser,
Passenger Agent, Buffalo district, ,o7 Main
rect, Ellicou square, Buffalo, n. Y; +.
Palmateer, City Ticket Agent, 20 State ST.,
corner Corinthian, Rochester, n. y; E. S.
Harrar, Division Ticket Agent, William.
sport, Ia; or address Geo. W. Boyd, As.
sisant General Passenger Agent, Broad
Stree, Station,' Philadelphia. 1t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-01-24

lean ambassador. Not all republics
are ungra teful. don't remember
very much of Rochambeaus career.
Yorktown is enough.
But the little man of Ncndome,
as he pumped up my wheel, told me
an anecdote which proves that polite.
ness, like honesty, is the best policy.
During the reign of terror the con.
vention had condemned the Old hero
TO death. With a crowd of unfor-
tunates, he was ordered into the
wagon that was to take them 10 the
guillotine. Courteously the old man
stepped aside that Malesherbes and
his companions in death might get
in first. The wagon was full before
his turn came.
"'Take him back said the heads
man, he can go with tomorrow S
batch
But when tomorrow came Robes
pierre had fallen and the reign of
the guillotine was over. 1t was a
lesson in politeness, and when the
little shopman and | parted we took
off our hats to each other. One never
knows what may happen in this and
of revolutions"
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Bryan's Paper Bcgius Life.

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 22.-Mr. Bryan
handed in the last of his copy for the
first issue of The Commoner yesterday
and spent the rest of the day investigat-
ing the mysteries of making up the
forms. He seems as well pleased with
his new work as n boy with new toy.
He had his old manager, II, L. Metcalfe
of The World-Herald, under whom he
took his first lessons in newspaper max
ing, come from Omaha to go over the
forms and suggest the proper kind of
make up. Mr.. Bryan's plan of making
the precinct committeeman in every state
his subscription agents has worked well,
and last week II 600 subscribers were
added to the long list. Letters are sti'
coming in at the rate of 1,500 to 1000
day. Invitations were issued to the gem
eral public to come out today and see
the new editor acting as his own press
man. tlashlight photograph will be
taken,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-01-24
One of the Elect.

a good joke is told on a certain minister of
the Gospel, who likes to trade horses by way
OF recreation. by some means the preacher
came into possession of horse that wouldn t
pull at al when he came to a hill. The par
son found purchaser, who inquired partic-
ulariy as to age, condition, and qualities of
the parsons steed. At last he asked if
he was a tried pullar. 1T would do your
soul good to see him pull, was the enthusias.
tic response. The trade was good, and in a
few days the new owner came back and
claimed the parson had misrepresented the
qualities of the ar imal. Il told you ii would
do your soul good to see him pull" The pur.
chaser saw the point and dropped the. sub,
jeet.-Philadelphia Telegraph, :
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-01-24
Attn Rockefeller Wcdn.

NEW YORK. Jan. 1S.-Miss Alta
Rockefeller, daughter of John d. Rocke.
Teller, the richest man in America, was
married at $3.50 o'clock yesterday after
noon to E. Parmlee Prentice of Chicago.
She is heiress to S50.000,000, but the
wedding, which took place in the palatial
home of her father at 4 West Fifty.
fourth street, was marked by quiet sim
plicity and absence of ostentation that
usually marks the nuptials of the very
rich. The first part Of the honeymoon will
he passed at the Rockefeller mansion
near Tarrytown. At the end of fort
night they will sail for Europe, returning
10 Vienna, where the bride will resume
treatment for her defective hearing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-01-24

Street Station Pennsylvania RailroadA
Philadelphia 3:29 p. m, Baltimore
s;4s p. IN, Washington 6:55 p. m,
arriving at Southern Pines, N. c.
$50 a. m, Columbia, S. c. 1000 a,
M, Savannah, Ga. Ia:a5 p. m, Jack
sonvllle $50 p. m, St. Augustine
500 p NJ, Tampa 6:3o a. m,
Charlotte 0:5I a. m, Atlanta 4:35 p.
m. Connections are made both at
Miami on the East Coast and Port
Tampa on the West Coast, for Key
West and Havana. The '.Florida
and Metropolitan Limited" is luxur-
lously EQUIPPED in every respect, with
Pullman Drawing Room Car, Com
partment Car with Drawing Rooms
and State Rooms, Observation Car,
through Day Coaches and unexcelled
Pullman Dining Car Service.
For further information. call on or
write to all Pennsylvania Railroad
offices, or representatives of the Sea-
board Air Line Railway at 500 Wash.
lngton Street, Boston. Mass; 1906
and 37I Broadway New York; 80
5. Third Street, Philadelphia; 2o7
East German Street, Baltimore; I4s4
New York Ave, Washington, or to
K. +. l.. Bunch. General Passenger
Agent, Portsmouth Va.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-01-24
ERAHOUSE RUINED
T. h. Sothern Company Burn
ed Out In Cincinnati.
REMARKABLE ESCAPE OF AUDIENCE.
Fire Discovered Bcnentb the stage.
Crowded House to Witness Per-
formance of "HamIet'-Hard
Work For Fireagbters.

CINCINNATI. Jan. 23.-The Grand
Opera House has been destroyed by fire.
At the time the fire was discovered be.
low the stage the house was packed and
the performers ready for the first act.
Many narrow escapes from injury ara
reported. The people on the first floor and
balcony got out without much trouble,
though minus many parts of their cloth
ing. Those in the gallery had more trou-
bic In reaching the outside, as there was
only one narrow exit from the gallery TO
the main hallway. Had it not been for
the quick arrival of the ladder truck
many would have been killed. The lad
dsrs were hoisted up to the windows,
and many escaped in that manner. At
the time the fire was discovered the ac-
tors and actresses of the Il. III. Sothern
company, playing Hamlet" were ready
in their costumes for the first act They
rushed to the street in their make ups
and are now bemoaning the loss of their
wardrobes.
From an incipient blaze the fire soon
assumed serious aspects. The rear part
of the building was soon ablaze, and the
Gre spread to the Butler building, new
six story structure separated from the
Grand Opera House building by II mar
row ulleN. ne NblII engine COmpuuv
building adjoining the Butler structure
next caught fire.
The Grand Opera House building was
formerly known as Mozart hall, which
had on the third floor an immense audi
torium in which many splendid operas
and dramatic entertainments were given
with entire safety, but always mt great
risk. When the building was remodeled.
the auditorium was brought down to the
street floor, and the stage was enlarged,
making a first class theater. The build
ing was originally provided with sub
stantial walls. 1t had extraordinary ia
cilities for exit in case of danger except
from the gallery, having n wide hallway
leading to Vine street and doors open
ing on Longworth street, including sew
eral doors from the stage. Immediately
on the north of the Grand Opera House
and extending to Sixth street stands the
recently enlarged and rebuilt Mechanics
institute building. Every available en-
gine belonging to the fire department was
kept employed TO its fullest capacity
throwing water on the seethng flames,
while the streets for squares in every di-
rection were literally packed with spec
tatorS
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-01-24

Effective January 18th, the Sea-
board Air Line Railway, the only
line operating daily limited trains to
Florida, will put on ITS magnificent
new train, FLORIDA and Metropolitan
Limited" solid from New York via
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington
to Richmond, Raleigh, Columbia,
Savannah, Jacksonville and St
Augustine. Connections at Jackson
vile for Tampa and all Florida points
and at St, Augustine tor the East
Coast. This train also carries Draw.
ing Room Sleeping car New York to
Atlanta Leaves Boston 1910, a. m
New York 1855 p, m, from asrd
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-01-24

The "Florida Fast Mail" another
OF the Seaboard AIR Line Railways
splendldly equipped trains leaves New
York daily at 1910 a. m, zsrd Street
Station, Pennsylvania Railroad. with
Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping
Car and Day Coaches to Raleigh,
Southern Pines, Columbia, Savannah,
Jacksonville, where connections are
made tor St, Augustine, Tampa, and
all Florida points. This train con-
meets at New York with train leaving
boston 100 p. m. Leaves Philadel.
pnia $3.50 a. m, Baltimore 6:2a a. M
Washington 1855 4. m.. Richmond
2:4o p m, arriving at Southern Pines
9'35 p. M, Columbia I:4s a. m,
savannah 500 a. m, Jacksonville
9;Io a. M, St. Augustine 1910 a. m,
tampa $50 p. m. Through PullmaE
drawing Room Sleeper, New York to
Jacksonville Through vestbuled
Passenger Coaches and perfect service
for information call ON or write to
all pennsylvania Railroad Offices. or
aeaDoard Air Line Railway represent
a'iVes at 500 Washington Street,
Boston Mass Iao6 and s7I Broad
way New York; 80 South Third
street Philadelphia; ao7 East German
eHeet, Baltimore; I434 New York
Ave, Washington; or TO r. E. i.
6unch, General Passenger Agent
Portsmouth, Va.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-01-24
New York's Taxable Property.

tion of real and personal property in this
state subject to taxation during the fiscal
year to commence Oct. 1, 1901. is So
752,512,015 as compared with S5,562,-
204, ,19S for the current fiscal year. The
total valuation of real property is S5.-
0I6, ,460,7 as compared with SASH
179, ,26O for the current fiscal year. and
he valuation OF the personal property is
6i6,O51,2lS as compared with SI4S,-
ia ,93S for the current fiscal year. There
ias therefore been an increase in the
valuation of real property and de-
erease in the valuation of personal prop
erty. The net increase. however, has
been S190307,S17.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-01-24
SAVED BY POLITENESS.
Rochambeau, French Hero, Escaped
the Guiiiotine by n Timely Act
OF Courtesy.

In the public square of vendome.
France. stands n statue of Rocham.
beau. erected by Americans as trib-
ute to the great Frenchmap's serv.
ices sfor the republic in tho war OF
the revolution. A cyclst recently on
tour through the republic presided
over by Loubet, says: There is
hardly canton without its American
sonvenir-or countess. This statue
TO the glory Of the man who forced
CORVALLIS to surrender at Yorktown
was presented TO his birthplace by
Americans and unveiled by the Amer.