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Evening star., 1901-09-27
Railways in Yunnan.
From the London Chronicle.

The following are the principal conditions
In the convention just signed for the extern
sion of French railways In Indo- China into
the Chinese province of Yunnan, between
NJ. Doumer. governor general of Indo-China
on the one side, and the bank of Indo-
China. the Compton Escompte, the Soc,-
etc Generate, and the Yunnan Industrial
and Commercial Company on the other
The concessionnaire will construct at his
own cost. risk and peril the railway from
Laokai to funnan-sen. being distance of
2S2l2 miles. The government of Indo-China
VIII hand over to him the railway actually
constructed from Haiphong to Laokai.
which is about 240 miles in length. The to-
tai llpe from Haiphong to Yunnan-sen Is
conceded for seventy-five years The cap
ital for constructing the Yunnan railway
Is estimated at 101 .000. 0O0f, towards which
the state gives a subvention of IL 500 .OOOf.
and the concessionaire group an equal sum.
The rest Is to be raised by shares. This
program has been approved by the con-
sulative committee on public works sitting
at the French colonial Office
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strictly forbidden. But even such a meas
ure will not be sufficient to insure the
safety of the general public. Many skilled
drivers. reckless of their own necks and
careless of other peoples bodies and
nerves. travel through the busy streets of
large cities at a dangerous rate of speed.
This example. too, Is frequently set by in
individuals who should know better There
have been instances recently in Newport
and elsewhere in which prominent persons
have willfully disregarded regulations with
regard to speed, and have in consequence
been source Of grave danger to the COM
munity at large. Again. the chauffeurs of
hospital ambulances, although 1t Is neces-
ssry for them to arrive at their destina-
tion as quickly as possible, have no right
to lay aside every precaution, and particu-
larly is the custom Of racing to be most
strongly condemned.
Evening star., 1901-09-27
CHURCH REALTY IN MANILA.
Title to Cathedral and Other PrOpert
Was in Spain's Government.

Title to Cathedral and Other Property
Was in Spain's Government.
From the Manila American. August 10.
In pursuance of rumor that the govern
ment was about to contest the claim of the
church to certain property in the Walled
City. New American reporter visited the
office of the public archives yesterday, and
after some conversation with Sr. Yriarte,
ELECTED the facts that the cathedral, the
archobispal palace the seminary. the boys
school and various other pieces of property
in the Intramuros never had been the prep
erty OF the church, but were erected out OF
funds contributed for the purpose by the
Spanish government. and that the title had
never passed from the government to any
church body or organization.
Sr. Yriarte was very non-communicative
about the matter, only saying that the doc
uments would prove this claim. He denied
the reporter sight OF the documents. as
he said 1t would require an order from Sec
retary Ferguson to permit him to show
them He further said that It was not the
intention Of the authorities to do anything
further In the matter until the return OF
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OF diphtheria in the vicinity of Comus have
caused the trustees at that place to close
the school until all danger of an epidemic
is past. Several deaths have been re-
ported.
Mrs. Matilda J. Ricketts, has sold her
farm Of 200 acres, near Choppers, this
county, to Mrs. Elizabeth H. Caulfield. the
consideration being 5000.
Samuel Foreman, employed on the farm
while assisting recently in cutting corn
with horse machine, had one Of his feet
cut nearly of by the corn knife.
Couples from Washington and other
points continue to come to Rockville for
matrimonial purposes, and scarcely day
passes that one or more nuptial knots are
not tied here. This afternoon Mr.. James
O'Donnell and Miss Margaret Dunn, both
of Washington, were married by Rev. T. ID.
Williams, pastor of st. Mary's Catholic
Church. The ceremony was performed at
St. Mary's parsonage.
Evening star., 1901-09-27

was so angry that she urged the JAPANESE
passengers to insist that Europeans of ali
classes shall be undressed hereafter when
undergoing medical inspection In Japan.
The japanese residents In Honolulu were
furious and held a meeting immediately 10
discuss the matter. A committee was an
pointed to see Mr.. Okabe and INQUIRE why
ne made no objection to the distinction set
up between European and Japanese sbin
passengers, but his reply was not satisfac-
tory. The men resumed the inquiry on the
following morning but were unable 10 ac-
compiish much. as the steamer was on thu
point of sailing.
Among the steerage passengers who were
sent to the quarantine station were four
teen or fifteen japanese women, who were
most disgracefully insulted by the medical
0mcers while the inspection was going on.
The committee Intended to interview fhess
women when they were released several
OF these unfortunate victims had, however,
time to give their statement to the mon
who were inquiring into the matter and
Mr.. Saito. consul at Honolulu Witnessed
the statement, a public notary not being
at hand.
1t is reported that the Japanese eovern-
ment has received detailed report on the
matter. The authorities admitted that n
was a fact that the Japanese were differs
entity treated from their European fellow
passengers; but they could not credit thar
the women had been subjected to any in-
olgnity- IL Is also reported that Dr. Cof-
Ter wrote to Mr.. Saito, Japanese consul at
Honolulu. stating that there had been some
, mlsunderstanding among the medical Of
ncers Il ordered them" he wrote, Ito in
spect the cabin passengers well as the
steerage, but the officers mistook Il for ar,
, order to employ similar measures for ali
passengers alike. IL we are to be blamed
for anything 1t was not the fault of the
crew, but the officers of the Quarantine
station we VIII not hesitate to tender our
apology to Mr.. and Mrs. Okabe and Others
concerned"
Evening star., 1901-09-27
SOUVENIRS OF THE FUNERAL TRAIN
Gold and Silver Coins Placed on the
Steel Rails.


Steel Rails.
From the Pittsburg Post.
The desire for souvenirs upon the part of
the large crowds lined along the railroad
tracks at every point was distinctive fea-
ture of the Mckinley funeral train. The
most popular of all the methods adopted
was the placing of coins on the track SO
that the train might pass over them,
smashing fiat the pieces Of money as a
mark Of identification In years to come
This practice was not confined to any par
ticular point or crowd, but was INDUCED In
generally all along the route. The mutilat-
ed coins were afterward gathered up by
their owners and displayed with much
pride At some stations, according to the
train conductors, so many coins were
placed on the rails that 1t caused slight
jar to the cars as they passed over them.
Coins OF different denominations aegre-
eating at least several hundred dollars
We're streWn along the track at Union sta
tion Even these relic hunters seemed to
appreciate the occasion and surroundings
and instead of making a rush for their
property as soon as the train had passed
waited until 1t was out of sight before
picking up the crushed coins, and by COM
mon mute consent each was allowed to
nave his or her own without the least quib-
bling among them. At Roup station
prominent and wealthy resident of the
shadyside district placed a $40 gold piece
upon the rail. The approach of the train
started to shake it off, but 1t managed 10
remain long enough to have Just q small
portion of 1t nfpped of, as If done by a
knife. The owner Is quite collector OF
souvenirs and oddities. and when he picked
up his coin he stated it would occupv the
most prominent and conspicuous Mace m
his large collection.
Evening star., 1901-09-27
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
Proceedings to Have Deed Set Aside
General and PersonaI.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, September 2G, 1901.
A case involving some novel features Is
In progress In the equity court for this
county, James D. Dove being the plaintiff
and his two Sons. John w. and Charles 8.
Dove, the defendants. The evidence is
being taken before an examiner and that
so far produced shows that in 1897 piece
of land owned by the plaintiff was sold at
mortgagee's bale. the property being pur-
chased by Horace D. Waters, who held the
mortgage. According to an agreement be-
tween Waters and Dove. the latter was
to buy the land back and to pay for it at
the rate of $l6 per month. Dove hired his
twenty years. as Mrm hands and collected
their wages to meet his monthly obliga-
ton to Waters, the arrangement continu-
ing until the Spring of 1900, when Waters
The legal DIpcee9ings were instituted by
w. v. Bouic, as Attorney for the father.
to have the deed set aside. Messrs. H.
Maurice Talfj6ft afid Bowie F. Waters rep
resent the defendants.
Mr.. George Stone, former resident of
this town, but for number of years past
a resident Of South Dakota, has purchased
the house ard lot of Mrs. Frances Green in
the western section of Rockville for 81, 600
and Will make 1t his future home.
The manual training department recently
established at the Rockville High School
has been approved by Prof. w. C. A. Ham
mel, state superintendent OF manual train
ing schbols. Under the law this was nec-
essary before the $1,000 annually allowed
by the state could be secured. County Ex-
amineI5Whire hopes to start branch man
ual trRining school In another section OF
the calfpty.
1t is stated that scarlet fever and diph-
theria have made their appearance In diff
ferent sections of the county to an alarm
ing extent, and because of their prevalence
in the lower section of the county the pub
lie schools at Wheatan and Glen Echo have
been temporarily c.o-ed. A number Of cases
Evening star., 1901-09-27
More Than Two Miles a Minute.

From the New York Tribune.
An experiment in electric traction which
will command worldwide attention is soon
to be made on a short military railway ex-
tending southwark from Berlin. The fea-
ture of the project which has thus far re-
ceived the most notice, and which from a
popular point of view is probably the most
interesting. is the speed which it is pro-
posed to develop. This is at the rate OF
between 125 and 1876 miles an hour, or be-
tween two and two and a quarter miles q
minute The road Is only eighteen and
one-half miles in length, and hence the
trip should be made in eight or nine min.
utes. If. however, such a speed can he
sustained for that interval. 1t can be kent
up for an hour. All new questions of al,
resistance and road and car equipment
ought to be disposed of in tenth Of thai
time.
Evening star., 1901-09-27
Salt Rheum, letter, Eczema

These distressing skin diseases relieved by one an
plcation. DIR. Agnew's Ointment Is a potent cure
for all eruptions of the skin Jas. CASTOR Wilkes
barre. says: For nine years was disfgured
with letter on my hands DR.. Agnews Ointment
cured IT, IS cents. Sold by F. s. WILLIAMS
9th and r sts.; EDMONDS 4 WILLIAMS I'D and
Pa. ave. ia
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No Objections.

From the Chicago News.
Before 1 promise to be your wife have
terrible confession to make" faltered the
beautiful girl. IL went to the cooking
school"
But the young man only smiled.
Worry not, dearest; / am health advo-
cate, and eat only raw food
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More suhstanti.l.

From The ChicaGO News.
Miss Emerson tof Boston)-'T presume
yours is not one of the Mayfower fami.
Miss Trfplex (of Minneapolis)--No. IA.
deed Ours IL one OF The famous Ninnesota
-four families"
Evening star., 1901-09-27
ODposed by Liquor Interests.

Seth Lows chief weakness as a candi-
date consists in the opposition heretofore
shown him by republican saloonkeepers
and their friends and allies. This opposi-
ton has its origin in the fact that Mr.. Low
while mayor of Brooklyn believed just as
Theodore Roosevelt when the latter was
police commissioner in New York city in
the enforcement Of the laws. Neither Mr..
Roosevelt nor Mr.. Low Is of record as be-
ing in favor of blue Sunday laws" but
with General Grant they have always
maintained that the best way to get rid Of
a bad law is to enforce 1t. However, it
should be remembered that as general
thing Tammany Hall has already In it's
ranks about all the saloonkeepers that can
be forced in line by any kind of a propo-
course a few German republican saloon
keepers may desert Seth Low and some Of
the republican brewers may ally them
selves with Tammany Hall for the first
time fearing injury to the trade in case
Mr. Low is elected. But the desertions
will be neither influential nor numerous.
On the other hand, Mr.. Low is quite GER
tain to get a portion of the small vote Of
the church people and the more conserva-
tive and more honorable among the mem
bers of the Tammany Hall organization.
So that it would seem nearly an even
thing. The saloonkeepers that Low drives
into the republican party will be balanced
by the church folk who are attracted by
him from the democratic ranks. AS every
body knows, these elements in either case
will not be numerous. Had the same forces
now united upon Mr.. Low united upon him
three years ago when he made the three
cornered race in q campaign when Mayor
Van Wyck and Gen B. F. Tracy were his
opponents. Mr.; Low would then have been
elected by at least 10000 majority. 1t was
the split in the ranks of the republicans
and the reformers at that election that
prevented Mr.. Low being made Greater
New Yorks first mayor. It will be impos-
sible to cause such split at this time, and
upon the face of existing conditions Mr..
Low ought to win with ease
Evening star., 1901-09-27
Chances Of Election.

Of the chances of Seth Low for ultimate
1y reaching the mayors chair it Is now too
early to speak with any reasonable degree
of accuracy. 1t will be safer to. venture
a prediction next week. Much will depend
upon the action taken by Tammany Hall.
If Mr.. Croker could be induced to nominate
Controller Coler, to the average man it
would look like neck -and-neck race. How
ever, this is precisely the thing that Mr..
Croker will not do unless compelled by
force of circumstances. If the Coler senti-
ment in Tammany Hall becomes over
whelming Croker may lose control of the
delegation for the first time In years. AS
a matter of absolute fact, Croker would
rather have Seth Low elected mayor than
to have Controller Coler the next execu-
tive of Greater New York. The reason for
this is found in the fact that Mr.. Coler
is q pronounced David B. Hill man, and If
Coler is elected 1t will mean that Tam
many Hall will eventually be forced to
bow the knee to the democratic ex-sena-
tor and ex-governor. If Mr.. Low should be
elected Mr. Croker could still retain his
grip on the party machinery in New York
city-somethfng that would not be possi-
BILE in the event of the election of Coler.
OF course, this would only be half loaf"
for the democratic party would no longer
be in power and many democratic poll
ticians would 'lose a job" At the same
time Mr. Croker Is nothing If not practi-
cal, and he would rather have half a loaf
than no loaf at ALL
Evening star., 1901-09-27

CROKER AGAINST HIM

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, September 26, 1901.
Locally, the political event of the week
has been the nomination of Seth Low,
president of Columbia University, by the
anti-Tammany forces for mayor of Greater
New York. OF course this has not been sc
complished without struggle. Some of
the leaders of the Citizens Union were
pledged to Bird s. Coler, the present city
controller, who was elected on the demo-
cratic ticket at the last municipal election.
Mr.. Coler first won fame in politics
by reason of his opposition to the Ramapo
water project. His refusal to inform the
antf-Tammanyites whether or not he
would accept a nomination from Tammany
Hall If one was rendered him, as well as
the fact that he twice supported William
Jennings Bryan for President of the United
States on free silver platform, did not
commend the name of Mr.. Coler to many
of the republicans and business men. On
the other hand, some little opposition mani
tested itself in the case of Seth Low. OF
the comforting organizations which dis
cussed the name of Mr.. Low i'll the confer
ence committee, those objecting most
strongly were John c. Sheehan's and ex-
Sheriff O'Briens Greater New Yorw Dem
ocracy organization, and those German
groups which allied themselves with Her
man Ridder of the New York Stats Zeit-
ung. Mr.. Riders opposition, however,
was not effective, because of the fact that
it was known that the Stats Zeitung would
support any candidate named in opposi-
ton to Tammany Hall.
AS for John c. Sheehan and eX-Sheriff
OBrien, it was felt that they represented
types of skeleton organizations which come
into being during all New York city cam
paigns-organizations of large promises
~,a11 -i,,crc h
ity of their boiling did not receive serious
consideration at the hands of the confer
ence committee.
Mr.. Low n Friend of the President.
Perhaps the strongest reason why, Seth
Low was finally nominated is found in the
fact that the president of Columbia Uni
versity has been the lifelong friend Of the
present President of the United States
This is not surprising when it is remem-
bered that Low and Roosevelt had many
points in common. Both are descended from
well-known New York families; both have
had the advantages of an environment of
wealth, though the Low family is by far
the richer; both have received splendid
university educations, and both may be
said, in one sense OF the word, to have
been examples of "the scholar In politics"
At the time that Theodore Roosevelt was
nominated for mayor of New York and
made his brilliant three-cornered, though
hopeless, fight In campaign against
Abram S. Hewitt and Henry George Seth
Low was winning his way to the front in
the political field at the eastern end Of the
Brooklyn bridge. Naturally the two men
became intimate, and when Seth Low after
ward became a candidate for mayor of
Brooklyn it was to Theodore Roosevelt that
he came for advice and comfort in his
most serious conflicts. Naturally President
Roosevelt will be pleased to learn that his
old-time friend has been nominated, and
he will be still more pleased to hear of
his election next November.
Evening star., 1901-09-27
.sa..saa.@arsarsa.sa.asas.a'

ThatssstoEs serves you best that
serves You most-the Hecht Stores
are open until 9 O'Clock Saturday
evening for9your convenience.
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qa.qasqa-ss-rsss.ss--a sa--a-al1l-@aNa-sfaars-y

The Hecht credit way makes buy
ing and paying easy. Not the usual
installment plan-there's credit at
cash prices-and no extras.
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BIDS AND PROPOSALS.

BIDS are wanted for the renalr al What
. hncWn a. the RNlke hridg6 over a gully
hhear me Wick park over Buffalo bayou.
aSSVvulpNny BIDS hh cash DC check In
the sum Of $25 The commissioners sourt
VIII open bids at p. N. SATURDAY., Oc.
toher 10 y. H. Vasmer, county udee
-- Ils1rls county. 10
IN CONFORMITY TO the act OF March rs.
ltVi, entitled AN act to provide tor tho
organisation, control. management aud
NMetlne operation OF the Southwest Texas
Normal school, located at San Marcos,
Hays county, Texas,' etc, sealed bids
Sre invited for the construction Of a
building TO he erected on the premises
M m tne town OF San Marcos, Ia Hays
county as heretofore conveyed to tue
state Such lids should be made and
must be received at or before 10 o'clock
a. M Friday. November is 1901. at the
o otr OF the superintendent OF public In
sltuction, Austin, Texas. All bids so re
CtNed VIII he opened hy the undors gned
az said office AZ said hour on said dan
rams and specifications OF the bni ding
hh,sa} oe seen, aud form Of proposal can be
nau' az the office OF T. .,or,ucraft ARCH
tect, san Marcos. Texas
certified check for the sum Of per
cent OF the amount of the bid. drawn In
d9for OF the governor Of the State VI
itNAs, shall accompany The Il u OF cach
bidder as guarantee OF good faith.
Should the successful bidder fail TO en-.
Yer into contract he shall forfeit O. the
State thc certified check as liQuidAtod
uamnges Certified checks OF all bidders
wiz be returned when bid * accepted,
contract awarded and bond execute l.
The successful bidder shall furnish good
and approved bond In the sum Of one,
third OF the contract price within nfteen
daNs from the time the award Is made.
Ihe state reserves the right To reject
any and all bids, October a. 1901
Joseph ID. Sayprs. Governor.
r. NJ Love. Comptroller
John q Tod
ll-26 State Board Of Education.
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BARGAIN--one Z 1.3 octave TrnrIcb, r,1----
walnut case. perfect order. essv mn aa'
ments' George w. Stiefr, 900 Travis
street.. i'"4 Y "
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NEATLN furnished upstairs room, With
crate with good board. for two young
men or couple; rates reasonable. lib
Travis street, 10
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WANTED-To buy sevcnty.ive horse power
cuisine and heller; must be in hTsi class
condition. + l. Jones'. Houston, Texas
an
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WANTED-A shipping clerk; must he good
pcnman. familiar With Office work, of
good habits and well recommended. Al,
dress No 3S2G this office. -
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LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY

FOR RALE-fhursday, October %. Eight
head Northern horses; one bay team; one
span OF mares; one brood mare and colt;
one 3year .old ally and one imported stall
lion; can be seen at Flnnignn's Ware.
house. corner Sixth and Washington
HtrnnIa ~
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WANTED tiemakers 10 make ties on
the Arkansas and Choctaw railway In Ar:
kansas and Indian Territory, along hee
river valley; road Is now building through
virgin timber; very fine white oak. WIN
pay 10 cents for making. Ship your tools
care G. w. Miller, at Ashdown, Ark, on
the X. G. S. railway, twenty miles north
OF Texarkana. Apply 70 c. W. Mnler
al ABhdown, Ark. lUSo
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lLNlcURE--Tonlc for men; 500 bottle,
4 kvyns, p
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PERSONAL.

MINE stoves repaired by experts; al i
N lruaranteed; Houston stove repair
" trnder new management; stoves :, ana 'l
w. Va n S.n Jaclnto. corner Capitol. %
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FOR SALE-one sx10 slide valve en-
CINE; one eight horse power submerged
tube vertical boiler and engine; one 200
light dynamo; two 50-ight dynamos;
three so horse power return tubular boil
ers; one twin engine holster; one>Sl
gle engine holster Immediate delivery.
prlces 10 suit. L. u. Miller. U
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AGENTS WANTED.

AgENTS-We fll orders for All Mckinley
books AZ better terms than you are now
receiving; mention author 81 book aud
htn; write today. Address box 444,
Hammond. Ind 10
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--TIS WELLS water, fresh from the
,ivsys on hand; two glasses 3 cents,
!. \ auts gallon, only at Lewyn's Drug
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TIEMAKERs WANTED-250 tlemakers to
timber: viii pay 13c for saps on good
timber: ihc FOR saps on Gull timber; pay
weekly special indictments 20 good CON
trnctore and camp men. Address william
cameron & co. Incorporated; c. IA Nab.
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TYPEWRITERs.

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