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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
HEAVY LOSS BY FIRE
Early Morning Blaze on South Brook
lyn Water Front.
STEAMER IDLEWILD BURNED
Fifty Seamen on Tramp Steamer
Have Narrow Escape.
Boards STORES SUFFER
Boards STORES SUFFER

NEW YORK, January 9.-In an early
morning fire on the Erie basin front that
lighted up all South Brooklyn Boards ship
ping stores, at the foot of Richards street
were partly destroyed. an excursion steam
er. the Idlewild, was burned to the water
edge; one fireman was injured, and close
upon fifty seamen narrowly escaped with
their lives. The total loss is estimated al
100000
The fire started, no one knows how, on
board the Idlewild about l o'clock. The
steamer was lying just inside the break
water from which point she drifted soon
as she was cut loose directly across The
Erie basin and up against one of Beard S
pier heads. In very short time the big
covered pier, where jute and cotton were
stored in bales, was in flames from spiling
to roof.
An alarm was sent in by night watch
man and the department responded quickly.
Three other alarms followed in quick SIC
cesson, and Fire Chief Croker hurried
over from New York.
Ffrebonts to the Rescue.
On the second alarm the Brooklyn fire
boats. the David Body and the Seth Low,
went to the fire and found more room to
work when the steamship Coya, which re-
Gently arrived from Ca.lao, was cut adrift
from the burning pier shed and worked out
into the basin. There her crew, having set
the pumps working. fought the flames with
the deck hose and before long had the fire
under control
Q" the other side Of the pier was lying
the tramp steamship st. Dunstan, from
LiveIp pool with a cargo of fruit and sugar.
Her crew hurried on deck when the Idle
wild banged alongside. rushed over the
side and bian0ged to get ashore. while the
fiji ebCats took care of the abandoned ship,
quonchcd the flames after her deck house
had caCghe fire and her port side was badly
biS tered and then set her adrift.
The IG!ewild meanwhile had burned to the
waters edge, and couple of lighters also
had been destroyed. Fire tugs and engine
companies were pouring their streams into
the burning stores, but the water was
swallowed up i'll steam. and the best that
ould be done to keep the edge of the
burning pier drenched and prevent the fire
from spreading.
Flames Finally Subdued.
BY o'clock the flames had died down to
a smo!der in the bales and debris that
had settled Upon the spling.
Fireman Frank Wood had his foot
crushed by falling ladder.
soda and sulphur, is the vessel that saved
the crew Of the wrecked Spanish stea mer
San Augustine in the Straits Of Magellan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
AMBASSADOR PAUNCEEOTE.s rEuu
Its Extension Will he Gratifying tn
the officials Here

The officials here have not been ad yisei
that Lord Pauncefote's term as ambassa-
dor will be extended indefinitely through
out the present year. although the uaoffi-
cial reports to that effect are in line with
the general understaAd Ading as well as the
general wish of those in official life The
ambassador was honored few weeks ago
by an appointment at the head of the com
missioners to represent the British govern
ment at the international court Of arbitra-
tion at The Hague, a post for which he IS
eminently fitted through his ability as an
international lawyer, and through his long
personal connection with affairs relating
to arbitration. 1t was understood, now
ever, that this appointment to The Hague
tribunal would not interfere with the con-
tiEuance of Lord Pauncefote's duties at
Washington, as the court OF arbitrati Will
meet only when some international con-
troversy is submitted to it. The term of
the ambassador has been three times ex-
tended at Washington, the last extension
carrying the term up to next March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Remains Laid to Rest in Graceland
Cemetery. ChicaxO.

CHICAGO, January 9.-Phiiip Danforth
Armour, the great packer, who died Sunday
evening, was buried today. At IL am pri-
vate services were held at the Armour resi-
dence, 2115 Prairie avenue. The body was
then taken to the Armour Mission, where
from noon until o'clock 1t lay in state and
was viewed by thousands Of peopie-friends
acquaintance and throngs Of employees from
the great packing houses and other busi-
ness interests Of the dead millionaire
Services at the house were of the simplest
character, carrying out the expressed wishes
of Mr.. Armour. and were attended only by
the family and close friends.
At o'clock public funeral services were
held in Armour Mission, and here again
sin plicity observed in every arrange
ment, making the services all the more i'm
pressive. DIR. Gunsauius delivered no fun
eral sermon. simply reading from the fif-
teenth chapter Of Corinthians. Singing by
the choir followed. The vast crowd then
united In the Lords Prayer. At the con-
cluslon Of the services the coffin was taken
to a special funeral train waiting on the
Fort Wayne tracks at 33d street and car
ried to Graceland cemetery, where the body
was laid to rest in the Armour family lot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
TO ENLARGE ITS PLANT
GRANTING AUTHORITY TO THE
WASHINGTON GAsLIGHT COMPANY.
Bill Introduced by Representative
Pearre Providing for Addition and
for Issue of New Stock.

Mr. Pearre has Introduced 4 hill in the
Hong. ,ro,;afne that tho Nasbing.on cas-
light Companv be authorized and directed
from time to time to increase its manufac-
turing and distributing plant and the ca
pacity thereof as the present and future
needs and growth of the District Of Column
bia may render necessary: and for such pur-
pose the company, under the supervision
and permit of the Commissioners of the Dis
trict of Columbia is authorized and en-
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f - :, . wy
essars aodltlohal reservoir ana otner WORKS
and improvements and to lay the necessary
additional mains and conauits: provided
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t DC ma! a,;. ieau,,G .'ie sop"ns ~ ias
@ 49,. 'ii"f''" VI '' 60 Eii''' NC He.e@
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May Issue Additional Stock.
And in the event of any such purchase of
stock contract nurchasa Of ,ron.-,,, ,,d
ilahchise Or 'eaSe' 'ne Nashlhstoh Has-
light Company IS authorized to issue and
sell so much additional capital stock Of the
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
GAMBLING DEBTS INVALID.
Col. Mutt Wins in Suit Against Hin
at Frederick.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
FREDERICK, Md, January "a highly
sensational and at times dramatic lawsuit
was tried in the Circuit Court yesterday
and today. Robinson and McGraw. the
noted Baltimore ball players, sued Col. Cal
vim r. Mutt of this city for $431 the
amount of a check given by Col. Mutt to
cover his losses in a game Of poker, in
which he had taken part along with some
of the leading politicians Of Baltimore Col.
Mutt, after the game, stopped payment on
the check, and McGraw and Robinson, who
accepted the check, innocently had to pay
the amount to the Commonwealth Bank of
Baltimore.
Suit was brought and Col. Mutt plead the
gambling act to escape paying the check.
The question of law was argued before
Chief Justice James McSherry of the Mary
land court of appeals and he decided that
the check was void and Illustrate, being
given in the first instance for gambling
consideration. Col. Mutt is a prominent
cubman of Washington. The case of
Emanuel Jacob, who has a check given by
Col. Mutt in the same game for $27S, was
continued until after the court of appeals
of Maryland passed upon the law in the
case of Robinson and h,cGraw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Waiting on the Supreme Court.

The House committee on insular affairs
has decided to postpone the consideration
of all questions relating to our new possess
sions until after the Supreme Court renders
its decision upon the question as to "wheth-
er the Constitution follows the flag" Until
that question is decided 1t Is considered
useless to attempt any legislation for the
islands There are quite a number Of mat
ters of pressing Importance. but everything
now hinges upon the Supreme Court de-
cision and there will be NO attempt to
formulate legislation until that is rendered.
1t Is hoped that the decisiOh may be handed
down before this Congress exp piras. March f..
If it is not all legislation relating to our
new possessions will go over until the next
Congress meets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
ROOSEVELT on PRIZE FIGHTS.
Vice President-Elect Discussea tb
Subject With XiSOr

CHICAGO. January 3.-Vice President
eject Roosevelt, in an interview on prize
fighting, published in the Tribune, said:
Boxing might have been going on in
New York right now If the men who had
charge of the clubs had handled 1t with
credit. They made mistake by not STOP
ping contests when they became brutal, or
when it was manifest to all that one of the
Contestants had no possible chance of win
Thg"
He cited the Jeffries- -Sharkey bout.
which. he said should have been stopped
at the end of the twenty-thrd round as
It became brutal after that, and Sharkey
had no chance"
Gov Roosevelt characterized the Meow
Corbett tight as sell out" and added
that there are only few honest fight
ers''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
COMMITTEE At WEST POINT.
The Haxing investigation to BE Re-
sumed There.

WEST POINT, N. Y, January 3-The
special committee of the National House
of Representatives which has been in ses-
sion at Philadelphia for several days taxi
ing testimony regarding the hazing OF
fourth-class cadets at the United States
Military Academy reached this place today
to continue It's Investigations. The repre-
sentatives were received at the railway
sta ton by detachment of cavalry from
the post and escorted to the academy,
where, upon their arrival, a salute of seven
teeE guns was fired. During the stay mere
o. the congressional committee the men,
bers and clerical force will occupy roc ms
a. the West Point Hotel in when estal,-
he held
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
DO NOT WANT MCKINLEY.

Resolution Passed by Confederate
Veterans in New Orleans.
ATLANTA. Ga, January "a special
from New Orleans says:
At the meeting Of the camp Of the Army
OF the Tennessee. United Confederate Vet
Grams. the strongest of the confederate as
sociations in New Orleans. a resolution Of
fered by Gen. Stephen Chalaron, COM
mander Of the camp, protesting against the
invitation Of President Mckinley to the
confederate reunion to be held In Memphis
next spring was unanimously adopted. Gen.
Chalaron explained that 1T was under
stood the President would be invited to
Memphis and the resolution was intended
simply as q warning to Memphis not to do
It."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
TWO NEGROES HANGED.
They Murdered an Old Man at Sto
dale. Pa.

They Murdered nn Old Man at Stock
dale, Pa.
WASHINGTON, Pa, January 9.-George
Ward and James Jones, colored were
hanged here at 10:1S this morning, death
resulting from strangulation in thirteen
minutes. The crime for which they were
executed was the murder of Samuel Wust-
Itch, an aged German of Stockdale, Pa, on
the night Of September %, 1899.
The two men entered Wustlich's house for
the purpose of robbery, and were surprised
by Wustlich and his wife. Wustlich was
shot and almost instantly killed, and his
wife was seriously wounded. but recovered.
About 800 persons witnessed the execution,
while outside the streets surrounding the
jail were black with curious people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
GARDNER HUBBARD MEMORIAL.
Design for Proposed Building Adopt
ed by Committee.


ed by Committee.
AS the result of an examination Of the
plans submitted by architects of the pro-
posed building to be erected as a memorial
to the late Gardiner G. Hubbard and as a
home OF the National Geographic Society.
of which he was the president and most
active promoter, the committee designated
by the Hubbard heirs for that purpose to-
day selected the design of Messrs. Horn
blower and Marshall
The new structure is to be located at the
southwest corner Of 10th and NJ streets
northwest and will be two stories in height
with a frontage Of seventy-five feet on 10th
street and fftythree feet on NJ street
Brick, stone and terra Gotta will be used
In the construction. AS soon as the con-
tracts are made the work Of building will
be begun.
The committee of award consisted of Mr.
Charles ]. Bell, representing the Hubbard
heirs Messrs. S. III. naufrmann, Henry F.
Blount and Bernard r. Green representing
the Geographic Society," and Mr.. William
NJ. Poindaxter. the architectural profession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

Exchange of Notes Between Their
Keprese mtatiXes in Pnrts.

PARIS, January 9.-In view of the state
n'ents of the anti-repubican press, cor
roborated by the utterances of the Novoye
V-emya of ST. Petersburg, that the Franco
Russian alliance is practically ended, the
messages passing today between the
French minister of foreign affairs, NJ. Del
ca sse, and the Russian minister Of foreign
affairs, Count Lamsdorff. attain more than
usual significance. NJ. Delcasse congraru-
lating Count Lamsdorff on his appoint
ment as minister of foreign affairs, recalls
their close personal friendship, which, he
believes, will be utilized for the common IN
terests of their countries. Count Lams-
dorf expresses a sincere desire to con-
tribute to the consolidation of the unalter-
able friendship which has united the two
countries.
1t is noted that the words alliance" and
allies are not contained in the dis
patches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

Mr.. Pearre has introduced a bill in the
House CH. r. 1s37D providing for the ex-
tension of Wyoming avenue through lot "a
Of Lowndes subdivision of Widows Mite:
for the extension Of Prescott place east
ward to Kalorama avenue through lots
4, 8, T. Z and Of Tuttle's subdivision Of
Widows Mite; and 28d street west extend
ed from u street north to Prescott place
extended. m aforesaid. through lots 3. 10
and - of Tuttle's subdivision Of Widows
Mite. and lot i. block 80. Of subdivision Of
KaloramA Heights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
ILL-TREATMENT ALLEGED.
Cases of American Citizens In Vene-
xuela Not Yet Ren0rted.


The cases Of George E. Gage Of Eliza
beth, New Jersey, and another American
named Bartlett, who were said to have
been imprisoned and ill-treated by the Vene-
zuelan authorities. have not yet been
brought to the attention of the State De-
partment, so that the officials are unable to
state what course will be pursued If the
subject assumes official form. Considerable
attention is being given in the department
to the disturbed condition of affairs In
Venezuela and the dangers to which Amer
lean citizens and their property are SUBJ
jected Some of the foreign government are
also beginning to manifest interest in the
state of unrest in Venezuela. as 1t Is said
to endanger the business interests Of their
people In that locality.
The case Of McCauley referred to in the
press dispatches as one of an aggravated
character in Venezuela does not appear to
have reached the State Department. as the
records Of the past three months show no
reference to the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
c. L. ALVORD PLEADS GUILTY,


JAnunFy 10.
NEW YORK, January 9-Cornelius L.
Aivord, Jr., the former note teller of the
First National Bank was arraigned before
Judge Thomas in the United States circuit
court. criminal branch, today, and pleaded
guilty to three counts Of an Indictment
charging him with enibezzling $7OO. 600 from
the bank named. The Indictment contained
hfty-seven counts. When asked how he
would plead. Mr.. Miller counsel for Alyord.
replied that with the consent Of the district
attorney he would plead guilty to three
&C unts in the indictment
Judge Thomas said that he was perfectly
wiling to accept the plea If the district
attorney was satisfied. as it would avoid
the expense of a trial
Alvord will be sentenced Tuesday. Janu-
ary 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
AGAINST THE CIRCUIT BILL.
A Labor Representative Before tn,
Senate Committee.

Mr.. j. F. McNamee, representing the Loco
motive Engineers and the Labor Fedora
ton of Columbus, Ohio, made an argument
before the Senate committee on agriculture
today against the Grout oleomargarine bill.
He contended for the right of consumers
to buy any article they might desire which
was not deleterious to health. as he con-
tended oleomargarine is not. He compared
the efforts of the butter makers to restrict
the manufacture of oleomarsarine to an
Imaginary effort on the part Of the rock
quarry owners to prevent the manufacture
of brick. One proceeding, he asserted
would be as reasonable as the other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
The Census Of Porto Rico,

Lieut. Col ]. P. Sanger, inspector general,
United States army, made public today the
full report Of the census Of Porto Rico for
1899. taken under his direction and SUPER
vision. The volume Is handsomely bound
and illustrated, and contains thoroughly
comprehensive tabulation Of the census re-
suits under divers headings, and as regards
race, nativity. sex and many other neces-
sary groupings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Bill as to Labor CM inns.

A bill providing for the adjustment Of ac-
counts of laborers. workmen ana mechanics
arising under the eight-hour law was In
troduced in the Senate today by. Mr.. Lodge.
1t provides that all claims for labor in ex-
cess of eight hours per day performed for
the government since June Is. 1865 be re-
ferred to the Court of Claims and paid at
the rate of pay per hour which was paid to
the claimant for his labor. i
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Secretary Hay stiu Kept In.

Secretary Hay was still confined to his
house today. and the affairs Of the State
Department were under the direction Of
Acting Secretary Hill. The Secretary is
well enough, however. to write letters and
be about the house, and copies Of the more
important dispatches relating to China and
other International questions are sent over
to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
me Culture Of Tobacco,

The House committee on agriculture to-
day heard q delegation Of tobacco manufac-
turers in favor of Increasing the salaries Of
experts experimenting in tobacco culture
and OF including In the division Of soils of
the Agricultural Department u section to be
devoted to the experimental culture Of Su-
matra tobacco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

jai.s and reformatories, where they would
come in touch with the criminal classes.
1t was desired to reform the children By
giving them the advantages of homes and
training schools.
Mr.. Pearre was authorized to report the
bill favorably to the House after making
some minor verbal amendments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
MAY CLOSE PHILIPPINE ,PORrs
Military Government at Manila Con
sfderinE the Natter

MANILA, January 9.-The military gov
eriiment is considering the question of clos
ing certain ports in the southern islands,
in order to prevent more efectuaIly COM
munication between the Insurgents The
port Of Ubay. on Bohol Island. has already
been ordered closed. as the garrison sta
toned there has been withdrawn.
The act for the organization of the met
ropolitan police Of Manila has been passed
by the Philippine commission. The force
Will consist Of three companies selected
from the volunteer soldiery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

TOPEKA, Kan. January 0.-Dr W. B.
Swan Of the state board of health reports
267 cases of smallpox in the state.
THE type of the disease is moro severe
than it was last winter" the doctor says,
"and think there will be q large number
Of fatalitiea.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

neapOlis Pear Him Malice.
MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, January 9.-Mayor
A. A. Ames Of Minneapolis. who has incur
red the hatred of ex-policemen and detec-
tives by making practically a clean sweep
of the police department. announces that he
IS armed and ready for conflict. The mayor
says he has received warning from several
aldermen who are his personal friends that
his life is in danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

The BrOsius Banking Bill.
The House committee on banking and cur
rency today reported favorably the Brosius
bill to extend the charters Of national
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

Hope for Representative Neville.
Representative Neville Of Nebraska was
said to be holding his own today and his
physician hopes his patient viii gradually
improve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Steamship ARRIVALS.

At New York-Neustria. from Naples.
At the Lizard-Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse, from New York for Bremen.
At Queenstown-Teutoni from New York
for Liverpool.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
WANT j. j. kINYOUN REMOVED.
Resolution Introduced in CRlifOrni la
Senate to That Effect.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, January "a reso.
luton has been introduced in the state SEN
ate requesting the removal Of J. ]. Kin
youn, United States quarantine officer al
San Francisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

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, 1901-01-09
Copyists for General Land ONCE. :.

Mr.. Livingstone has introduccd resolu-
ton in the House to continue the employ
ment of the force CT copy.sts now at work
in the general land office until June 80,
1901 at 81 a day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

c. L. Vawter, the United States marshal
a. Nome, Alaska, has sent his resignation
to the President. He is from Montana.
F. K. Richards of Washington has been
recommended for the vacancy. Charges
had been made against Vawter in connec-
Nome but as they were vague no action
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12
Brother Dickey's Sayings

Fun de way dis summer sun
is shinin' down hit may be dat
sinners won't have ter travel
fur ter git whar day gwine.
We don't fin no fault wild de
WORT ez long ez we house rent,
groceries, en- appetite.
De devil may not be ez black
ez-he is painted, but anyways,
he mos too black ter locate
handy on dark night.
Wen de COW kick half de milk
over DIES thank de good Lawd
dar's a well in de yard en- take
courage
De man weat practice what he
preach is mos ingin'rully travel
in wild a circus dat never comes
our way.-Atlanta Constitution