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Evening star., 1901-01-17
DE WET THREATENS PRETORIA.
Joins Forces With the Commanders
In the Transvaal.


LONDON, January 1.-THE important
report received from Johannesburg that
Gen. De Wet has crossed the Vaal and
joined forces with the Transvaal comman-
does. if true, probably means the concentra-
ton of 1900 Beers, with several guns, for
another big attack in the vicinity of Pre-
toria.
There is rumor current in Cape Town
attack upon the mines 1t has long been
understood that Gen De Wet has been anx-
ious to join the invaders in Cape Colony
and this rumor may be spread to cover an
attempt to break southwark
As an outcome of the fact that the Beers
in several instances have worn khaki, a
government notice has been promulgated
in Pretoria prohibiting civilians from wear
ing khaki and notifying all persons who
wear this costume, which is likely to be
mistaken for the British uniform, that they
will render themselves liable to arrest and
imprisonment
The war office issued no fresh news yes
terday.
The response to the governments call for
volunteers is said to be very brisk in both
Lcndon and the provinces.
Defensive measures in South Africa pro-
ceed apace. Seven thousand men have
joined the city guard in Cape Town, and
1900 others have volunteered in the SUBJ
urhs An additional big gun has been
mounted on Table mountain.
small Boer commando entered Suther-
land cut the telegraph wires, looted the
stores, and then proceeded northward.
According to the Cape Town correspond
ent of the Daily Mail, the Beers occupied
Aberdeen. forty miles south of Graaff Rel
net Tuesday.
A unique feature Of Kitckener's fighting
scouts is the enrolment of 300 Matabele
camp followers for riding and leading the
spare horses This is likely to renew the
ccior agitation.
Bennett Burleigh, who has returned to
Cape Town, sends to the Daily Telegraph
an enigmatical dispatch. dated January 16.
saying:
''All our soldiers, whether from Orange
River Colony or the Transvaal look the
picture of health. and 1t is hoped that the
end IL steadily coming nearer.
1.-The few recent successes Of the Beers
are annoying Twenty thousand reinforce
ments have arrived. and they are very well
come in Cape Colony. where the Dutch de-
cline to rise. The raiders are sixty miles
north of the town and are being pressed
by our troops"
This presumably means that Lord Kit
chener has sent 10000 men into Cape Col
Ony,
Evening star., 1901-01-17
SURRENDER OF DELGADO.
End of Organized Resistance in IlOilO
Province.

General Macarthur reports the surrender
of Degado, commander-in-chief of 1loilo
province Panay. He also reports that other
important surrenders are expected during
the next few days. His cablegram Is as
follows:
"Delgado, commander-in-chiefI Iloilo prov
ince, Panay, surrendered January IL. to
Robert P. Hughes, brigadier general volun-
teers, with four officers, twenty-one men,
fourteen rifles. His command much scat
tered Other surrenders expected during
the next few days important; signifies end
organized armed resistance 1loilo province,
Panay.
The dispatch gave much satisfaction to
the War Department. although the COM
mand surrendered by Delgado is not large
one. 1t also was noted by the officials
that the assurances were for the end Of
"organiZed armed resistance" indicating
that there was considerable of the unor-
ganized marauding still in progress"
Evening star., 1901-01-17

The consequences Of the disturbances IN
China are being seriously felt in the silk
and tea trade, states Consul Hughes at Co
burg, Germany in a communication to
the State Department. While the Chin
ese production of silk for last year Is
estimated at 992O,7 100 pounds. which Is by
no means a bad result in itself, yet the
uncertain conditions of business make 1t
rather risky to import Chinese goods This
fact accounts for the great demand at Ly-
ons for Syrian silk goods. Unfortunately
good, so that a rise of prices is probable.
The tea trade, states Mr.. Hughes, is In a
similar position. Insurance companies do
not like to run risks. and refuse to in
sure Chinese goods, while banks have ceas-
ed to advance money on such merchan-
disc The Ceylon tea plantations, con-
cludes the consul, will benefit by these
conditions -Ha.r- s{
Evening star., 1901-01-17
ANACosTIA WOOD MEAsURER.

of Former Incum.
bent Receives Appointment.
Mr.. E. A. Posey has been appointed by the
District Commissioners measurer Of wood
for the Anacostia district This is the posi-
ton which was vacated by the death Of Mr..
A. w. Eaton the 26th Of last month, and
for appointment to which no one applied
until several days ago. when 1t was an
ncunced through the public press that the
Com missioners desired to find man willing
to accept it. Mr.. Poseys appointment was
made after two men to whom 1t had been
offered had declined 1t. He Is from the
southeast section of the city and brother
in-law of his predecessor. After 1t became
known that the Commissioners were seeking
a man for the place they were simply over
whelmed by applications, one coming from
New York and another from Pittsburg.
Evening star., 1901-01-17
THE MEMORIAL BRIDGE
DIsCUs sSION OF THE BURR AND KEL.
LER PLANS.
Defended by Their Respective De-
signers Before the senate Dis
trfct Committee.

The hearing n, tho cas. os tho n,spnr;a /,
bridge was continued bof.,,. ,h,, s.,nate
oo,,,,;t..o y, ,b., D;,.r,c. .. >o,,,,,h,a nm
~,
III CLOCK yesterday 'u'ef'iooa' Alter
The Stars report was closed Prof Burr
explained that the features of his design
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'.'> "', ''' " n>
"hich hNolNed towers IN inc midaie OF the
river. was sustained in practice by some
notable examol.s of bridge architecture
er,op., ,,,;c, nos, tho Tower hr;a.o ofron
~
W. -, -, ~. TaI,o.
,,,.,, fo ,,,o,,,,,.,,, ,,,;,,., ..,;,, H., no.,
not .~a,,,i,,,7 - ari.;~a,,,. ,,n.,,,so ,,,o g.,
for,,,,;o,, r,,r,;s,l5 ~. NJ t.o,,., Nos ~
euf+,cian+ n, ,,;ro,,>,,,I., 80 49,. ,,,ar, -,
placing a sidewalk ..through a tunnel OF
columns He also claimed that the plan
OF earth cmbankments was unwise, because
OF the dlficulty of securing foundation
Tor the e;npankment and because il narrow
ed the enamel through which the water
cculd now, and so increased The danger
from flood. The closing of Little river on
the Virginia side of Analostan Island was
particularly criticised as dangerous.
Mr.. Keller Defend. His Pr.u
AZ, -.
w. !Neiiei' repisihe, uetehueo ms pian
OF having the roadway in colonnade, the
Evening star., 1901-01-17
To Revive Vice Admiral's Grade.

Secretary Long has written letters to the
chairmen OF the congressional naval COM
mittees calling attention to the various
recommendations for legislation in the in
terests Of the navy contained in his last an
nual report and urging their favorable con-
sderation by the Congress. In particular
he advocated the revival Of the grade Of
vice admiral in the navy. presumably with
a view to the promotion of Rear Admiral
Sampson to that grade the effect Of which
would be to make him the second ranking
officer in the navy, Admiral Dewey being
his only superior.
Evening star., 1901-01-17
GAITHERSBURG NEWS.
Church Organizations Elect OhiceYO
for New Year-PersOnal Items.

Church Organizations Elect Officers
for New Year-PersOnal Items.
Special Correspondence OF The Evening Star.
GAITHERSBURG, Nd. January 16. 1901.
The annual meeting for the election Of
new officers Of the Epworth League at
Epworth NJ. E. Church took place Sunday
evening. Rev. VIM. D. Parry presided, and
at the conclusion Of the election made an
appropriate address on League Duty
The officers chosen were as follows: Presi-
dent, Henry ]. Sterick; first vice president,
David F. Virts; second vice president Mrs.
H. j. Sterick; fourth vice president, Mrs.
NJ. e. Phebus; secretary. Maurice E.
Phebus; treasurer, Harold NJ. Kingsley. At
the meeting OF the cabinet Thursday
evening at the church arrangements are
to be made for a public installation.
Constable James Small recently arrested
VIM. Brookes. Ernest Warfeld and Gran
vile Taylor, colored youths, on a charge
of disorderly conduct at the station at
Washington Grove. At preliminary hear
ing before Justice Roszel Woodward the
accused lads gave bail for trial on Thurs
day, the penalty of the bonds being $1u0
each.
The Gaithersburg Perpetual Building and
Loan Association held its annual meeting
recently at its office. The stockholders
elected these officers: I. T. Fulks. presi-
T. F. Sterick. secretary; Thomas l. Fulks,
treasurer; Talbot and Talbot attorneys.
Messrs. P. M. Smith, John A. Beth. l. T.
Fulks, John B. Diamond, w. H. Talbot.
Albert F. Meem, Col. ]. X. Upton, H.
Maurice Talbot and Carson Ward COM
pose the board of directors chosen.
Announcement has been made of the COM
ing marriage of Miss Cora E. Cecil a school
teacher Of the county. and Mr.. Cashell OF
Redland. The ceremony will take place
this month In Mountain View M. =.
Church at Cornus. the home OF the bride-
elect.
In the Epworth NJ. E. Sunday school. the
superintendent, Mr.. John 8. Crawford, de-
clined longer service, and Mr.. Robert ~.
Kanode was elected to succeed him. Tne
following officers were reelected for this
year: Assistant superintendent, Joseph G.
Phebus; secretary. Miss Essie Crawford;
treasurer. p. NJ Smith.
Invitations have been issued by Algie
Fulks, Charles Rabbit. Garnett Etchison,
Harry Benson and Harry Everhardt Tor
a dance to be given by the young men at
Masonic Hall, Wednesday evening, Janu-
airy %.
Mrs. ]. c. Phebus. Is sufferer from cry
sipelas, resultant from injuries sustained
in fall.
Evening star., 1901-01-17
Bucket shop Gambling.

TO the Editor OF Inc Evening star.
The Evening Star would be rendering a
great service to the city of Washington by
inaugurating war of determination
against what are commonly called "bucket
shops" There are always large numbers
of these shops doing business in Washing
ton, and it is pretty safe to say that they
cause the downfall of more young and old
men, take the bread out of the mouths OF
more wives and children, than all the
gambling houses and saloons In the city.
There are half a dozen places or more
where from ten to forty men may be found
sitting around day after day with their eyes
riveted on blackboards, fearful that they
will miss a quotation. The habit grows
stronger and stronger every day, and a
man soon becomes unfit for any kind OF
business. 1t is but question of time when
q man begins to visit the bucket shops until
he is a ruined man, and very frequently be-
comes a criminal in his efforts to retrieve
his fortune. There Is not one chance In a
hundred that man will make anything;
If perchance he does have q streak or good
luck the bucket shop closes up, wipes on
all debts from its books and opens up anew
next day, perhaps under new name. Then
1t runs along until it gets all the money
possible deposited as margins and again
closes up for repairs.
The proprietors of these gambling games
know that they are safe from prosec cution,
because their patrons are in positions where
they dare not have it made known that
they frequent such resorts. 1t is well known
that bucket shop deals in stocks. grain or
provisions are entirely fictitious; that there
is no actual purchase or sale. Whatever
the customer loses goes into the pocket Oh
the hacker Of the enterprise.
The bucket shop is usually equipped with
a. fast wire" so that the proprietor knows
the actual market from three to fifteen
minutes before the same is shown on the
tape Of the ticker" This enables them to
rob customers out Of from 25c. to 81 a share
with impunity, and such transactions oc-
eur daily.
Bucket shop gambling has been stamped
out of Chicago The Commissioners OF the
District can close the doors OF every bucket
shop in this city in twenty-four hours II
they have the will to do 1t. Let the great
public and business men take the matter IN
hand at once.
These bucket shops are taking hundreds
of thousands Of dollars out Of legitimate
business channels to fatten the pockets OF
adventurers Let the business men Of the
community rise up and say that bucket
shops must go. Appoint committees to visit
any of these concerns-they flourish every
where-and you will find pallid-faced young
and old men watching the ticker with
strained, intent looks, and often with de-
spair written in every line of their faces
Fathers, go there, and you will find your
sons; wives go there. and you will hnd your
husbands. It is shame and disgrace to
this beautiful city that such dens should
be permitted to remain open day. l.. F.
Evening star., 1901-01-17
Sewer Construction.

The District Commissioners directed that
sewer be laid in the west side of l1th
street northwest between r street and Yer
mont avenue. at an estimated cost OF $500,
chargeable to the current appropriation for
replacing obstructed sewers; and that sew
ers be constructed crossing Rhode Island
avenue on the east side OF 18th street, at
an estimated cost Of $3.50: on the north
side of Rhode Island avenue between 18th
street and Vermont avenue, at an estt-
mated cost of &772, and on the east side OF
Vermont avenue, from Iowa Circle north
ward. at an estimated cost OF $685. charge.
able to the current appropriation for Re-
placing obstructed sewers.
Evening star., 1901-01-17
Sidewalk Boxes on Inaugural Day.


To the Editor of The Evening Star:
The prominent and pre-eminent feature
Of the inaugural occasion, so far as con-
Germs the masses Of the people who con-
gregate here at that time, is the inaugu-
raj procession. Very much more might be
done than has ever hitherto been done to
enable all the people to witness and en-
ioy that great spectacle. Only few thou
sands of people at best can hear aught OF
the inaugural address or attend the inau-
eural ball. A large number can. by paying
for the privilege, witness the procession
from seats upon the reviewing stands
Nevertheless, the fact remains that the
only glimpse of that pageant possible to
scores. if not indeed hundreds OF thou
sands of home people and visitors Will be
such as can be gotten from the sidewalks
along the route thereof. Were our broao
expansive sidewalks unobstructed they
would furnish ample ground of vantage
for view purposes to all who desire to
see the sights. But, alas, it has always
been the case and doubtless will be on the
occasion to which we now look forward
lations be adopted to prevent. that very
early in the day number Of boys and
men, both white and colored, scour the
business districts. buying, borrowing. beg
merchandise boxes obtainable, pre-empting
the fronts Of the sidewalks along the line
of march and selling standing privileges
upon them. These people crowd their
boxes right up against the curbing and
the ropes, and very soon they have solid
phalanx of standing men and women
perched on these boxes from one end Of
the line of march to the other on both
sides of the street. This was especially no.
ticeable at the time of our recent centen-
NAL parade. 1t is bad enough that these
"squatters'' should be permitted to seize
possession of any portion OF the public
L. han
but that they should be permitted to pre-
empt the very front passes all reasonable
comprehension. Those in front need no ar
tificial elevation to enable them to clearly
see every man and every move In the pro-
cession. Even a child could cit down upon
the curb and look on without the least OBJ
struction to It's view Of all worth seeing.
and yet this solid. single line Of humanity
is permitted to shut out entirely the ranks
behind 1t, perhaps ten or twelve deep.
so that their view of the procession
amounts to nothing more than seeing an
occasional banner, glimpse here and
there of the heads and shoulders OF the
mounted men, the occasional waving or
piumes, and the balance is guesswork as to
what is going on in the middle of the
Evening star., 1901-01-17
Car Crashe. Into Station.

A coal car, being placed on a siding In
the lexington freight yard last night.
Jumped the track and crashed into the rail-
road station at New York and Florida ave-
nues The frame structure was almost
completely wrecked. Fortunately there was
no one in the building at the time and the
wrecking of the building was the only dam
age done.
Evening star., 1901-01-17

Funeral services over the remains OF
Thomas G. Riley were held Tuesday after
noon at the family residence. 1872 Columbia
road.
Rev. ]. B. Perry, rector Of st. Andrews
Eniscopal Church, officiated. and the pail
hearers were members Of Harmony Ma
sonic Lodge ,
The deceased has been resident OF THIS
o,t,, for sirteen years. having come here
from Arkansas He was engaged In the real
estate business He is survived by his wife
and one daughter.
Evening star., 1901-01-17

The theft Of handsome umbrella was
reported TO the police today by Mr.. Chas
J. Bell. the banker. 1t was taken from Mr..
Bells residence. .....,
Evening star., 1901-01-17
To Desirable Tenants.

The second door Of The Evening Star Annex
!. win be rented q desirable tenant Size. b0x100
feet Steam heat. electric light and motor power
Evening star., 1901-01-17
Money Claimed to Be Due

Suit at law to recover 5000 claimed to
be Cue for marble furnished in connection
with the erection Of the new United States
mint building at Denver, Colorado, has
been filed in the Supreme Court OF the Dis
trict of Columbia by Frederick r Bagley,
for the benefit Of the Georgia Marble Com
pany, against John A. Mcintyre OF Den,
yer, and the United States Fidelity and
Guaranty Company of Baltimore Nd.
Evening star., 1901-01-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ATTENTION. REPU UBI.ICANs-RE REMEMBER THE
meeting at Metzerott's Hall TOMORROW NIGHT
of the Active Maryland Republicans; all mem
bers and friends urged to be present. THOMAS
J. WILSON Secy 1te
Evening star., 1901-01-17


j. WILSON, Secy. 1ts
NY WIFE MARY C. CARNEY. DESERTED MY
bed and board; therefore will not be responsible
1t. w H. GARvEY.
THE ANNUAL. MEETING OF THE STOCKHOID-
HGs 8 aNP TksT OF TE DIS
TRICT OF COLUMBIA for the election Of d.
eriy befo.r ii. VIII be held at the Office Of
the company, northeast corner 18th st and New
iaia-st ALBERT L. STURTEvANT. secy.
THE EMPLOYING PRINTERS OF WASHINGTON
met at the office of Messrs Gibson Bros to take
action on the death of their late fellow crafts
man, Thomas McGiIl, esq Mr. William Gibson
was selected chairman and w. T. Roberts
tary. The following resolutions unanimously
passed:
WHEREAS. We, employing printers of Wash
tngton have learned with deep regret of the
death Of one of our number. Thomas McGill,
RESOLVED, That in his demise the community
has lost "a man of sterling integrity and upright
RESOLVED. That we ever found him the soul
of honor in business transactions and that his
death Is a distinct loss to the craft;
RESOLVED, That extend sympathy to
his family in their sad bereavement:
RESOLVED. That these resolutions be pub
Hshed In the daily newspapers and a copy be sent
10 his family. 1t
Any ONE WISHING TO Buy A BEAuTI-
FIL NEW HOME, CHEAP, should eommu-
have option t on m TEN SEW a.tS BRI ks % in north
west, 3-story Q rooms. beautifully decorat-
cd. tile bath, cellar under entire houses.
well built. Never been occupied. Built to
sell for $4,000. The ten he bought for
$4,SI5 each S295 cash balance easy terms.
G-Sereral more subscribers wanted 10
snmmate the transaction. For full particu-
la-s address
COOPERATIVE HOME BUYERS,
ja17th.s.t-14 star office.
ANNUAL REPORT OF
THE WASHINGTON LOAN AND TRUST co.
to the controller of the currency. for the year end
ing December 81 1900, as required by the six
teenth section of the act OF Congress, approved
October ]. 1890:
Amount Of capital full paid 81 900, 900 90
Surplus and undivided profits 316,933 95
Deposits December 81 1900. 3, ,SS5, ,6I6 %
Gross earnings during the year....... las, ,4U4 40
Expenses during the year. .........: 45.6I9 33
We JOiiN JOY Epson. President; JOHN A.
HAMILTON. Secretary, and JOHN A. SWOPE. A
A. WILSON and JOHN Is. LARSER, Directors, of
The Washington Loan and Trust Company, do
hereby that the foregoing report is true, to
the best of onr knowledge and belief.
JOHN JOY EDISON. President.
JOHN A. HAMILTON. Secretary.
JNo. A. SwOPE,
A \. WILSON,
JOHN b. LARNER.
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me, this six
teentb day of January. 1901.
a.. 81 ALFRED Il. DENT. Notary Public.
Jno r. Carmody. John NJ. Clapp,
Allison Nalor jr., n. II. Shea,
Louis u. Wine, 5. W. Woodward,
s. J.. Phillips, }. I. Crosby,
W. E. Barker, J. J. Darlington,
4. H. Warner, Louis z. Shoemaker
Chas. r. Bailey Aug Crane jr
Martin A. Knapp, Henry X. Willard.
Geo. Truesdeli, Theodore W. Noycs
Jas. s. Edwards Watson j. Newton
Isadore Saks,
Evening star., 1901-01-17

Thieves entered house No, 1852 aCorcoran
Loan and Trust Company. last right and
cut the lining from the bath tub, and also
cut out some Of the lead pipe The case
was reported to the police.
Evening star., 1901-01-17

IL was given mp to die from heart and nervous
troubles. caused by grip. Six bottles each of DR..
Miles Heart Cure and Nervne cured me.''-Mrs.
John Violet jefferson, Wis
Evening star., 1901-01-17

NY WIFE, MARY G. GARvEY, DESERTED MY
bed and board; therefore will not be responsible
for debts contracted by her.
Evening star., 1901-01-17

For Fin.ncial Ads. See Page 10.
Evening star., 1901-01-17

HEADQUARTERS PUBLIC COMFORT ROOMS
sos AND 500 bTH FLOOR, THE EVENING
STAR BUILDING.
All parties wishing TO furnish accommoda
tions 10 visitors during the inaugural are
quested TO call at headquarters send descrip
lion Of quarters. stating number of persons that
can be supplied with rooms. with and without
meals etc.; also list of prices per day.
NJ /. WELLER, Chairman,
de2s-28t Public Comfort Committee.
Evening star., 1901-01-17

OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE
Company of the District of Columbia, Washington.
January 8, i90l.-The annual meeting of the
MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA will be held the
THIRD MONDAY in January, 1901. the 21st IN
STAST, at the office of the company, No. s02
Pennsylvania avenue northwest. commencing at
O'Clock
By the charter of the company. the election Of
seven managers 10 conduct the affairs Of the COM
psny Is required 10 be held at the above meeting.
By the sixth article of the bylaws Of the COM
paDy 81 is provided: AT the annual meeting OF
the company the first business IN order shall be
the appointment of q chairman. who shall conduct
the meeting and election In accordance with the
act of Incorporation, between the hours Of 8
O'Clock a and Pm"
Amount OF premium notes. e 654. f49. 90
Amount OF cash hand ........... l3.2l75S
Once furniture and fixtures. 500. 90
Losses by fire, adjusted and paid. -. 10,65e.74
The annual statement will be ready for distri-
button at the office Of the company about
January II.
By order Of the Board of Managers.
tablet l.. PIERCE BUTEI Err Secretary.
Evening star., 1901-01-17
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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-09-12
BILLINGS. NO.
Special to the News.

OpHGihl w tub NNHs
Probably you would like to hear
something OF the times out here.
We have not had a good rain mere
since the 10Th OF May, and it is
needless to say we are making no
corn worth mentioning.
Beans, potatoes and every vege
table are completely burned up,
the ponds are dry and most land
too dry TO pillow for wheat and PEG.
pie employed in hauling water.
Our wheat crop was all we raised,
but 1t was good. Threshlng is not
done yet, FIVE threshers began
threshing the 9th of July, and
there is wheat in the settlement
lunthreshed yet,
! Cold Wave must quit grumbing
about cornhoppers. We have got
cornhoppers, grasshoppers, aud al
other kind of hoppers, and chinct
bugs thrown in for good measures
ment, and this isn't a place lo
pests either.