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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05
DIAZ AND MCKINLEY TO MEET.
Plan to Have Them Shake Hands at
Ell PasO.

CHICAGO. January "a special to the
Tribune from Ell Paso, Texas, says: When
President Mckinley reaches FL Paso In
May on his way to California, he may have
an opportunity of shaking hands with the
chief executive of tie Mexican republic
across the boundary line that divides the
United States from Mexico. telegram
received today from Congressman Siayden
of Texas gave assurance that Mr.. Mckin-
ley would pass through Ell Paso on the
westward trip, and citizens at once IN
terested thems elves in preparing suitable
reception for him.
1t was decided, among other things. that
it would be appropriate to invite Freslueht
Diaz of Mexico to visit the northern border
of his dominions at that time to meet ana
greet the President of the United States
in the center of the international bridge
that spans the Rio Grande, marking the
boundary line between this country ana
Mexico.
MEXICAN officials are confident that Presi-
dent Diaz will accept the invitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05
IN CHARGE OFF THE VESSEL.
Responsibility for Transports Fixed
by Change in Army ReEnia atiOns.

On the recommendation of Quartermaster
General Ludington the Secretary of War
has made slight amendment to the army
regulations relating to military transports,
the object of which is to more clearly de-
fine the duties and responsibilities of the
principal officers in charge, viz, the master
OF the vessel and the army quartermaster
The quartermaster is given supreme charge
Of the vessel and cargo when in port, and
also directs the movements of the ship from
one port to another in execution of the
orders of the War Department. He has,
however, nothing to do with the navigation
OF the ship when under way. Then the mas
ter of the vessel Is In supreme command
and the only person authorized to give or
ders to his subordinates, including the crew
This has been the general system of opera
ton of the transport service for many
mcnths past, but there seemed to be some
misunderstanding as to the relative author
ity of the quartermaster and the ships cap
tain when at sea, and the new regulations
were issued to prevent the possibility of
any further doubt on the matter by the
persons directly concerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05
FRENCH MERCHANT MARINE.
Various Measures Advanced for IT.
AmeIiOratiOn.

Various Measures Advanced for It's
AmeIfOratiOn.
supplementary report upon the de-
pressed condition Of the French merchant
marine and the various measures advanced
for it's amelioration has been furnished the
Department of State by United States Con-
sui Thackara at Havre.
Mr.. Thackara forwards a resume of an
interesting report on this subject by Mr..
Thierry deputy from Marseilles. which will
form the basis for the discussion Of the
matter in the lower chamber. Mr.. Theirry
advocates the diminution Of the advantages
enjoyed by the sailing fleet under the law
of 1898, the increase of bounties granted
to steamers, and the rejuvenation of the
material composing the merchant fleet
when the commercial fleet will have OBJ
tained a greater number OF well-equipped
vessels" says Mr.. Theirry. then it Will
be of the greatest service to the fighting
navy when the occasion arises"
Mr.. Theirry calls attention to the difficult
ties which the French government expert
enced every time 1t was necessary to trans
port troops to Tonktn, Madagascar. Da-
homy and China. He speaks Of the great
services rendered by English ship owners
interesting details of the part which our
auxiliary fleet took in the naval opera
tons in Cuban waters. In commenting on
the Spansh-Amer!can war Mr.. Theirry
states that by the organization Of power
full commercial fleet, by the transformation
of fast steamers into auxiliary cruisers and
of cargo boats into auxiliary vessels the
United States applied a system to which, In
large measure, was due the great American
victories In other words, the United
States instead of having a fixed base OF
supply for its fleet. created movable one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05
TO PRESERVE VALLEY FORGE
PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF THE HIS
TORIC CAMP.
Delegation Appears Before the Mill
tary Committees of Both
Houses.

Mayor Ashbridge of Philadelphia, Sena-
tor Penrose of Pennsylvania, and large
delegation of ladies representing the hd'
tional and state organizations of the II. "A.
r. were before the House committee OH
military affairs today to advocate the pro-
ject of having the government acquire 'he
historic camp of Valley Forge, occupied by
Gen. Washington and the continental army
at the crisis of the revolutionary war ~
small part of the ground has been ac-
uuired by the state OF Pennsylvania Inc
headquarters of Washington has been res
cued and is being cared for by patrlotic
body formed al the centennial OF Nahey
Forge but the really historic part OF the
field on which We're bivouacked the ofncers
and soldiers is now in the hands of private
owners The bill before Congress proposes
the acquisition of the entire field, It's res
toration to the condition in which 1t was
during the occupancy by the continental
army and its use as military PARK, uhaei
the control of the War Department.
Mayor Ashbridge spoke of the lofty mo-
tives inspiring the ladies throughout lhe
country who had taken up the work Oh
seeking to preserve the nations historic
places Philadelphia had preserved many
of the sacred spots of continental Gays
but it was felt that the nation shouid aC
uuire those Places signally idenufled Wltn
the national existence so that they Wouu
stand as a perpetual lesson of patriotism:
Miss Adeline Stirling, president OF the
D. A. r., spoke of the widespread interest
in the project and the earnest efforts OF the
organiza ton she represents. The other ma
tional officers of the association, several OF
the state regents and John Cadawallader
OF Philadelphia, president of the Valley
Forge Association, also were heard. The
committee manifested much interest in the
hearing, and will take up the bill tor fnal
action later.
The Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton today were also given a hearing by
support of the bill. There were quite a
number of ladies present at the hearing
but only the president Miss Adeline w.
Stirling of New York; the first vice pres
ident Mrs. Nathaniel S keay of Pennsyl-
vania. and the second vice president, Mrs.
James l.. Chapman of Massachusetts. made
addresses. The committee also was ad-
dressed by Peter Boyd of Philadelphia. All
the speakers contended that it is patriotic
duty to preserve the Valley Forge camp
ground, and they were unanimously of the
opinion that the national government
should assume that duty. The delegation
was presented by Representative McAleer
of Pennsylvania.
Representative McAleer of Pennsylvania
headed a delegation of Daughters of the
Revolution in a call on Secretary Root a.
the War Department this afternoon to en-
list his aid in securing legislation for the
prsserva ton of the historic ground of Val
ley Forge and it's conversion into d public
park. The Secretary promised to do all he
could in support of the movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05
CHANGING THE RATES.
Bill Introduced Relating to ASSESS
ments and Delinquent Taxes.


ments aud Delinquent Taxes.
Mr. King has introduced a bill In the
House Oh r. 1850, providing: That from
and after May 81, 1900 the interest charge
able against property owners in the Dis
trict of Columbia upon assessments for
the Improvement and repair of alleys and
sidewalks and the construction of sewers
and sidewalks shall be per centum per an
mum from the date Of the service Of notice
of such assessment on all amounts which
shall remain unpaid at the expiration Of
sixty days after service of such notice.
From and after May 81, 1900, the penalty
Of per centum per month upon delinquent
taxes upon real and personal property in
the District of Columbia be, and the same
Is hereby reduced to one-half of l per
centum per month upon the amount of
such delinquent taxes. All acts or parts
of acts in conflict herewith be and the
same repealed.
The rate of interest, after sale of prop
erty TO purchaser other than the District
of Columbia, shall be per centum per an
mum instead of Is per centum, as now pro-
vided by act of February 2s. 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05
ENJOYS in Pekin About Ready Tor
Preliminary Agreement.
PRINCE CHING is READY TO ACT
He Says China Desires to Have
Peace With the World.
TALKS OF BOXER REVOLT

PEKIN, January 4-The preliminary
Joint note will not probably be signed be-
fore Sunday, as everything will probably
not be ready before that day. Prince Chlng
says the Chinese plenipotentiaries are pre-
pared to sign soon as the agreement Is
before them. He does not believe the re
ports that are prevalent IN Pekin tha1
southern China is antagonistic to the pres
ent dynasty and will endeavor to formulate
a revolution, acting with the Boxers, as
soon as the foreign troops leave. He says
the regular troops of the Chinese army
could easily quell such an insurrection
When asked why the Chinese troops could
not quell the Boxer uprising, Prince Ching
said that the situation was different that
the Boxers in the Pe-Chi-Li province had
practically acquired the allegiance of
majority of the populace, which was not the
case in south China, the inhabitants there
being amenable to law, order and dlScl-
pine. He added that the lesson learned
there would be sufficient to deter major
ity of those who We're wavering in their al
legiance to the dynasty. He believed that
the future of China would be peaceful
Improvement in Mail Service.
Letters were received yesterday bearing
date of New York, December . and every
one is wondering why the mail service has
improved greatly since the japanese
took charge of American interests in China.
AS a consequence of this Improvement
every one is again praising Japanese meth
DDS, and it is generally admitted that the
japanese have done more favorS than all
the other foreign troops and have asked
less than all the other powers put together.
Anent That Pantomime.
The British foreign office notified General
G&selee today than an American CORE
spCndent had stated that British panto-
mime which had been running in Pekin
caricatured the empress dowager and was
exceedingly offensive to the Chinese, and
thai If this statement was true the per-
fCrmance must cease.
The pantomime, which ran for three days
in the Christmas week. is said to have been
harmless and to contain nothing that would
hurt the sens.bilities of the most sensitive
1t was made up of purely local skits re-
garGing loot and the propensities OF the
allies. 1t named Aladdin, or the Loot
ed Lamp" 1t was very funny and pleased
everybody. The proceeds were divided
equally between the British and American
missions. The British authorities here are
surprised that any one could have found
cause for offense in the performance. The
British desire to state that it was not their
intention to offend any one, nor do they
believe that the performance could be con-
strued offensive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05
UNUSUAL BURNING ACCIDENT.
Man Set Turpenine-SOaked Clohts
Afre With His Pine.

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY, January 5-Wm.
Hallenbach Of Greendale. Columbia county,
is at the point of death as the result of an
unusual burning accident A few days ago
he was bitten on one of his hands by Fl cat
and he bound the injured hand in flannel
saturated with turpentine- After that he
renewed the handage several times a day.
Soon after putting a fresh supply of
turpentine a few days later he struck a
match to light his pipe and the banJage
blazed up. Before the man could tear 1t
off his fingers had been burned off and his
hand literally roasted.
Ano, her piece of flannel soaked with tur-
pentine which he had across his breast
caught fire. His ears were burned TO Il
crisp, and his head. breast and neck terribly
eaten by the flames.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05
coaI Mtners on Strike.

GALLUP, N. NJ, January 5.-The men
employed at the mines of the Colorado
Fuel and Iron Company have struck. The
men working in the mines owned by Sen
ator Clark and others are still at work.
A telegram from Mr.. Mitchell, chairman OF
the National Mine Workers Association.
advised the employees Of the Colorado Fuel
and Iron Company's mines to strike, say
ing that they would be supported. Several
hundred men are out.
ASPEN, Col, January 5.-The miners OF
the Star mine have struck because OF the
attempt of the owners to enforce ten
hour day system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05
CENTER OF POPULATION.

Tn Southern Indiana, About Seven
Miles From Columbus.
The census bureau today issued the fol-
lowing:
The center Of population Is in the follow
ing position: Latitude. 80 degrees, 9 min
utes. 36 seconds; longitude. S5 degrees. 4S
minutes, 81 seconds.
In ten years the center of population has
moved westward 16 minutes l second,
about fourteen miles, and southward min
utes. 20 seconds or about three miles. 1t
now rests in southern Indiana, at point
about seven miles southeast of the city OF
Columbus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05


reference to a harmonious whole and alb
solutely preclude that unity of design
which is necessary to the best art in struc-
tural work. The conception is sQuixotic as
a whole and unbalanced in its parts.
The Burr Plan.
"The plans which have passed the scru-
tiny of and been approved by the chief of
engineers and the Secretary of War have
been developed most completely in every
engineering and architectural detail. They
have been elaborated so completely that
every feature and detail of structure is
shown both as to material and manner of
putting in pace. In addition to that, a
detailed analysis of the entire cost of every
part of the work was given in the competi-
ton so that there should be no uncertainty
as to either design, cost or structural feat
ure Indeed, it is extremely rare that so
full development of perspective, general
and detail working drawings brought
out, even in national competitions. The
plans are absolutely clear and well defined
in every artistic and structural detail and
they are designed to accomplish the memo
rial purpose in the most efficient manner.
A prominently accentuated structural
feature is employed for the main memorial
motive, as is necessary in order that unity
and harmony may be secured. This par
ticular arrangement has been criticised in
some quarters but the criticism is not we'll
advised Memorial towers have been used
many times in precisely this manner in
some of the most prominent memorial
structures in the world, a marked example
of which is the tower bridge across the
Thames at London. This procedure mas
been sanctioned by the best architectural
talent in this country and in Europe, and
but of the principals in the competi-
ton for this structure failed to adopt this
particular feature.
An Attempt to Waste Time.
"The effort to secure another memorial
bridge comm sslon is certainly calculated to
waste time and may be intended to kill the
project. If this effort is successful there is
no reason why any other person may not,
either for a grievance or an idea which he
may be eager to have adopted, advocate
his plan and the creation OF still another
commission. And SO the procedure may
continue Indefinitely The attempt 20 pIt
forward unauthorized plans by disappoint-
ed competitors candidates after COM
petition has been properly and legally de-
cided is universally considered most an
professional and has recently been met by
expulsion from architectural societies. AS
has been said in a senatorial discussion Of
this matter, it will never he possible to sat
isfy every individual who may desire 10
place his impress upon the plans. The usual
procedures universally deemed table in
the highest degree have been followed IN
Obtaining the approved plans and the re-
suits of the competition should close the
matter. Efforts to obtain additional COM
missions will probably result in failure TO
secure any structure whatever"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05
To Inspect Naval Dry Dock.

The naval board. headed by Judge Advo-
cate General Lemly, which has been de-
tailed to inspect the large floating dry
dock at Havana, with a view to its pur-
chase from the Spanish government, left
New York for Cuba this afternoon. The
board is also charged with examining all
the naval property of the United States
government at Havana, including the naval
station. The members Of the board are
Captain Lemly, Commander Ford. Lieuten-
ant Commander Young. Naval Constructor
Rock and Civil Engineer Cunningham.
Commander Young is now at Havana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05
DISTRICT APPROPRIATIONS.
Housc subcommittee Continues Its
Hearings Today.

The subcommittee of the House appro-
nriations committee continued work TO-DAY
on the District of Columbia appropriation
bill. The Commissioners and Mt theodore
w. Noyes president OF the pubic library
trustees, appeared before the spbcommlttee
in the forenoon, and in the afternoon the
charities and schools were discussed py
representatives of those boards.
The subcommittee proposes TO close the
hearings on the bill next Monday, and to
that end has notified citizens requesting
special hearings to appear Monday morn
ing 1t is expected to have the Dill ready
for report t. the House by the latter part
of next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05
NATHAN NJ. FREER DEAD.

Chicago PhilanthrOpfst Victim OF HIS
Love for Flowers.
CHICAGO, January 5.-Martyr to love
for flowers, Nathan M. Freer, attorney,
phianthropist and member of one Of Chi
cago's oldest families, is dead of consump-
ton IN Pasadena, Cal, aged fifty-six years.
While watching over the delicate tropical
plants In his Conservatives in this city he
contracted the disease from the humid hot
house atmosphere nearly four years ago.
Mr.. Freer gave largely to charities. Only
two weeks ago a 900 nurses dcrmilory,
given by him. was dedicated at The Frovi-
dent Hospital, an institution for colored
people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05
DEGREE FOR MIR. WIDENER.
Tennessee University Requites the
Railroad MaSnatc's Munidcence.

PHILADELPHIA, January "a private
dispatch received in this city last night
states that at the midwinter commence
ment of the American University, east Ten
nessee. the honorary degree of doctor Of
laws was conferred by the board Of regents
upon P. A. B. Widener of this city, in rec
ognition of the inestimable services he has
rendered to literature and the fine arts.
Recently Mr.. Widener presented his mag
nifcent North Broad street residence, worth
over 81 ,OO0, 600, to the city of Philadelphia
to be used as free library.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05
German Expedition Returns.
HEAVY SHOWS OUT WEST.
Trains Blocked In Southern Oregon
and Northern California.

ASHLAND, Greg, January 5-With the
exception of Sisson, Cal, where 1t is still
showing tonight, all points In the track of
the great snow storm that has been raging
in northern California and southern Ore
gon since New Year night report abate-
ment of the fury OF the storm.
This evening the blockade was raised
which had existed on the Sacramento divis-
ion of the Southern Pacific south of Duns-
muir. Six engines are in drift over IA
feet deep in uwo-mile cut on the northern
side of the Sisskiyous mountain, a few
miles south of here The company has been
engaging all the men that could be had
along the line at increased wages to shovel
Snow and clear the tracks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05
Fire Mt RrisOl. Tenn.

BRISTOL, Tenn, January 5.-The car
shops of the Virginia and Southwestern
railroad were burned today. A new loco
motive and other rolling stock, together
with office records. tools and machinery
were destroyed. The loss is estimated at
So, 600 to 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05

Speaker Henderson was much improved
today, although still confined to bed with
a severe cold. He felt well enough to sit
up during the morning and attend to his
most important correspondence but 1t was
not deemed advisable for him to go to the
Capitol. The attending physician is salts
fed with the satisfactory progress Of the
patient and the attack has not been Of
character to give any alarm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05
ORDER TO CEASE HOsTILITIES.
Count Won WaIdersee Notifies Hi
Staff Officers.


SHANGHAI, January "a dispatch re-
ceived here from Tien Tsin says Field Mar
shall Count Won Waldersee has notified his
staff to cease hostilitles, but that some of
the commanders have not been informed of
these Instructions. 1t is explained that
they are in the field after Boxers.
Prince Ching and Ii Hung Chang have
again urged Count Won Waldersee to ask
the commanders to desst from hcstilities.
Yu Hsien Executed.
PARIS. January 5.-The foreign office is
advised from Shanghai, under date of Janu-
ary 8, that advices from Sian-Fu confirm
the reports of the execution of Yu-Hsien
Uhe former governor of Shan-Si, guilty OF
massacreing about fifty missionaries whom
he had invited to accept his protection) De-
cember 10, by order Of the dowager en-
press. Prince Tuan is still at Ninghia
There are 10000 Chinese regulars al Sian
Flu. The court has made no preparations to
return.
German Expedition Returns.
TEN TSIN, January 4.-The German ex-
petition which started Christmas for Lien
cheng-hsu, under command of Col. Grueber,
returned Thursday. Col. Grueber reports
the capture of forty-three krupp field guns
and the destruction of 1000 rifles and large
Quantities of ammunition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05
Hume David Brown Arrested.

CHICAGO. January 5.-Hume David
Brown said TO be wanted in New YORK,
Philadelphia and other cities for alleged m
surance swindles aggregating $4,000, was
arrested at the Revere House after elud-
ing 1he authorities for ten years. He is
about forty years old and has wife and
two children in New Orleans. Brown was
formerly consul for the Canadian govern
y,,eut at New Orleans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05
American. Captured by Filipinos.

MANILA, January 5.-Private George II.
Ray of the engineer corps, his assistant,
Private Lyons of Company X, 9Th 1nfan-
try; five scouts and two native policemen
have been captured, while on their way to
Batac by insurgents. On the receipt OF
the news an American column was dis
patched against the F'ilipinos. but failed 10
oyer.ake the party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05

Mr. J. A. Kasson, who represented the
United States government in negotiating
the reciprocity treaties, appeared before
the Senate committee on foreign relations
today and explained the provisions of the
treaties covering the islands of st. Crox
and San Domingo. The committee voted to
favorably report both these treaties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05
ministerial Crisis in Spain.

MADRID, January 5.-It seems certain
that a ministerial crisis will occur after
the suspension Of the sittings Of the cham
bers. Some of the ministers say the mar
riage of the Princess of the Asturias to
Prince Charles. second son of the Count Of
Caserta, will occur during the first fort
night of February.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05
Personal Mention,

Col. George w. Warder of Kansas City
ie visiting friends in the city. He will re-
main a week or ten days.
Mr. Fulton r. Gordon, who was confined
to his bed in New York, where he was
spending the holidays, through Illness, has
returned to his home in this city.