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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-30
EATING LIVE ANIMALS.
Horrible Sight In Il Pennsylvania Mining
Village.

The mining village of Hickman, Pa. on the
Toms Run branch Of the Pittsburg, Charters
and Youghiogheny railroad, is in a state of
terror and of indignation. Humane Agent
O'Brien yesterday received complaint from
some citizens Of that village Of crime SO
startling that he Immediately began an inves-
tigation, which will lead to arrests The COM
plants state that number of italian and
French miners from Walkers Mills are in the
habit OF congregating at Hickman and wager
ing bets on the ability of Frenchman named
Maxine to eat live animals. This Frenchman
Is small, thick-set man with british coun-
tenance, who. it is alleged. fed from France to
avoid imprisonment on complaint of the
humane association there He wagers that
he can eat any small animal alive.
On the last occasion the spectators formed q
ring around him and at q signal Maxine seized
q frightened, trembling rabbit and began to
crunch its right forefoot. He ate hide and all
and In few minutes his british instinct so as
serted itself that he would hold the dying ami
NAL in his teeth and shak. it like terrier does
rat, all the time yelling in frenzied rage,
while the blood OF the rabbit covered his face
and shirt and spattered over the countenances
OF the drunken group who gazed at him. The
live animal eater within fifteen minutes con-
sumed all of the animal save its hind legs and
then fell exhausted to the ground. He had
won his wager and his hackers insisted on
being paid. The losers were unwilling to set
tie and soon there was general fight, in
which several of the participants were badly
injured. and knives were used, but without
serious effect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-30
CHILDREN CRUSHED ON A BRIDGE.
Five Little Ones Crouch on Track
and are Struck by O Locomotive.

A slaughter occurred on the Erie railroad
bridge over the Passaic river near Passaic, N.
j., last night Five children returning from q
blackberry expedition, with well-illed baskets,
started to cross the bridge. When nearly
across the bridge, which is without rail or foot
path, the children saw a train approaching on
the west-bound track and stepped upon the
east-bound track, but fast passenger train
came rushing toward them. The children
were paralyzod with fear and crouched to-
gether directly before the approaching train
The engineer saw them, but dared not apply
the brakes suddenly, as that course might have
sent the train through the bridge People on
the banks of the river shouted to the children
to get between the tracks, but their cries were
useless for the heavy locomotive struck the
group OF little ones and hurled three of them
upon the other track dead. The engineer was
overcome at the appalling sight. He had
strength left. however to stick to his post and
stop the train as soon as it had crossed the
trestle. The passengers left the cars, and
strong men and women felt a sickly feeling
creeping over them the remains of the three
slaughtered children met their gaze.
Jennie Drews, aged thirteen years; Nellie
Warren. aged ten years, and Mamie Warren
her sister, aged eight years. were dashed to
DEATH Jane Warren, aged thirteen years. was
frightfully injured. Willie Warren was hurled
into the river, where he was found alive in about
foot OF water. The Warren children all be-
longed to the same family. When the parents
OF the unfortunate children were notified their
anguish was such as to move the policemen
and undertakers to tears. Hundreds of persons
fastened to the scene of the disaster to look
upon the bloodstained railroad ties and to
gather up the shreds OF clothing that Uttered
the spot. the train which struck the little
ones was the 3:2S, bound for Newark The
bodies OF the dead children lie in the morgue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-30
FOUR LIVES FOR FIFTY CENTS,
The Munificent Reward a Quartet
Paid for Their Rescue From Drowning.

Capt. Thomas Mckinley OF East Boston is
one of the oldest boatmen in Boston harbor
He has saved twenty-one persons from drown
ing and has numerous medals, but the one
that he takes greatest pride in was completed
and engraved yesterday. 1t is 50-cent silver
piece and bears these words: Reward of
merit for rescuing four men from drowning,
121a cents apiece" The story of how, at tho
peril of his own life, in frail dory he rescued
four men from drowning off Governors Island
on Friday is best told by himself.
II watched for some time" said he, "and
knew by the way they were monkeying around
the boat that she would soon turn turtle Sure
enough, over she went, only to fill and sink
leaving the fellows laundering in the water
Then l rowed toward them as quickly rs posi-
BILE and caught one by the collar and another
by the slack Of his pants. In they tumbled
like logs, and in a few minutes had the
others. The funniest part Of the affair was
that ono fellow who had pint flask in his
pocket whipped it out, saying, Here's luck ,
and passed 1t to his chummies. Then they all
fell on my neck and were profuse in their
thanks for their timely rescue. refused to
drink and fat fellow proposed tar paulin
muster to pay me for my trouble. They had
plenty OF money and proceeded to make
change, and when they settled matters salts
factorily to themselves Fatty passed me the
half of a whole dollar. Well it amt any use
for me to say that if they sunk to the bottom
tho crabs would slide away from them for
being generous fellows. They were the mean
est gang that ever pulled out of the swim,
took the half dollar and had it engraved"
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NEW YORK'S LEPER.
Manuel Garratus Is Confined Apart In q
Pest House.

The leper, Manuel Garratus, who was re-
moved by the New York health officers
from his boarding house, No. 1o3 East 2Sth
street, is in the pest house on North Brothers
Island today under sentence Of death, from
which there is no appeal His disease is
known in the pest as one Of
the "anesthetic" variety. II is characterized
chiefly by numbness Of the parts affected His
hands, largo spot on his breast and one foot
are practically dead. In these parts he can
feel no pain or sensation.
July IS young Garratus went to the Office
of Dr. Wiggin. West 46,h street, for treatment.
The doctor had him call again and mean
time notified the health board July
~ the patient was examined and Dr.
Hamilton of the health board and DIR.
Wiggin were satisfied that the case was
one Of genuine leprosy. Surgeon General
Hamilton OF Washington was communicated
with as to what action the government would
take in the matter. and the reply received from
him yesterday stated that the government
only attempted to prevent the importation OF
the disease and that where it actually occurred
it was for the local authorities to deal with it.
He was then removed to North Brothers Island
until his family, who are wealthy, can provide
for him until his death.
Garratus came here from Yucatan some time
ago to learn English. His father, mother and
sisters joined him here. There is no trace Of
the disease in any of them. The young man
must have had it for nearly two years.
but he can give no history of it
or even suggest where or how
it was contracted. A year ago when playing
ball no struck the end of one of his fingers
against the ball and the joint came off without
pain. The wound healed and there was no
hemorrhage.
The health officers deny that there is another
man in tho same house suffering from the dis
ease, but they have disinfected the premises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-30
WERTHEIMER ON THE STAND
He Fully Corroborates the Evidence Of
Lady Dunlo.

In continuation Of Lady Dunlo's evidence In
the Dunlo divorce suit yesterday she denied
point blank, under a severe cross-examination,
that improper relations had ever existed be-
tween Mr.. Wertheimer and herself.
Lady Dunlo then left the stand and Isador
Wertheimer, the correspondent was called.
His presence created decided sensation in the
court room. He is a fashily dressed young
man OF about twenty-six, with strong Hebraic
cast OF features. His story was pretty much
repetition OF Lady Dunlos account Of their
relations, with the addition of some interesting
details bearing mainly upon the fact that he
went TO certain shop to buy baby linen. He
stoutly denied that their friendship had ever
been other than platonic and stated that he
would have gladly married her at any time,
but he was sorry to say that she wouldn't have
him.
Half a dozen witnesses, including Flo Billion,
were called to testify that in spite of every
favorable opportunity they had never seen any
improperly between the parties Lord Dunlo
was then recalled and denied emphatically the
story that he, with two others, had tossed up
see which of them should marry Miss Billion.
The case was then adjourned. The presence
of Marmaduke Woods at the Lyric Club and
other West End haunts is objected to in conse-
quence OF the sorry figure he has cut in the
Dunlo case The young man il not the least
abashed, however, and swaggers about appar-
entity rather pround of his notoriety. An effort
is being made to force him to resign from the
Lyric
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UNCLE SANS NEW CRUISER.
The Philadelphia Joins the United
States Navy.

The cruiser Philadelphia, which has been
building two years and half at Cramps ship
yard, went into commission Monday and be-
came part Of the United States navy. Capt.
Bradford read his orders from the Secretary OF
the Navy to the officers and crew, who had
been assembled aft on the quarter deck, and
delivered q short address to the men, after
which the colors, Union Jack and pennant
were hoisted and the Philadelphia was formally
accepted by the government. On behalf of
the firm Mr.. Charles II. Cramp, in a brief
speech, turned over the cruiser to Capt. Brad
ford, who, as q representative Of the govern
ment, received the vessel
At 1890 Monday morning a portion of tho
Philadelphias crew arrived in the city and
were at once taken on board the vessel. The
greater part of the crew, LAT in number, were
taken from the training ship Vermont, in tho
brooklyn navy yard, on tug to Jersey City and
brought by the Pennsylvania railroad direct to
the shipyard. They were under the command
Of Lieut. Il c. Mulligan. The remainder, num-
bering twenty-three, were taken from League
Island. When the cruiser has her full compile
ment Of men she will have on board $50 officers
and crew, including thirty-six marines.
There are busy scenes on board ship.
The guns with their carriages arrived
several days ago and are being placed
in position. Her largest guns, twelve six
inch breech-loading rifles, were carried on
seven cars from the government proving
ground at Annapolis. The men were busy
slowing away their clothing and baggage in
the lockers and getting things into shape. In
about a week the ship will leave for New York.
where she will receive her three military top
steel masts boats and furniture. There also
the necessary supplies will be taken on board,
aud after she has received the ammunition she
will be assigned to the North Atlantic squad
ron, Of which Rear Admiral Gherardi is in
command, and become the flagship of the
squadron to take the place of the Baltimore.
All the officers have reported for duty. All
the stewards and servants of the officers are
japanese. There are twenty-five of them. The
sailors and marines are a fine and healthy
looking set of men, although the majority are
foreigners.
The officers Of the Philadelphia are: Cap
tain. X. F. Bradford; lieutenant commander,
Il. H. C.. Lentze; leutenants. A. Morrix, Chas.
Z. Callahan, II. II. Hasley, Philip V. Lansda!e
ensigns, A. A Alderman, r. s. Tisdale; chief
engineer, Robert Potts: passed assistant engi-
neers, Richard Juch, Robert 3. Griffin; assist
ant engineer, Chas. Beech; acting gunner,
Henry J. Tresselt; carpenter, David w. Perry;
medical inspector, I. Wolverton; passed assist
ant surgeon, P. A. Lowering; assistant surgeon,
L. IL. Bailey; pay inspector, A. s. Kennedy;
pay CLERK. W.T.. Larking; chaplain, c. H. Parks;
naval cadets, J. NJ. Blankenship, F.y. Sullivan,
ID. s. Ritter, Chas. L. Bond, F. H. Schofeld, W.
II. Buck, j. L. Latimer and j. II. DAYTON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-30
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED,
A New York Girl Believed to Have Met
Annie Goodwin's Fate.

Has Lena Daumm met the fate Of Annie
Goodwin il the question that the people Of
Orange, NJ, are asking. Some time ago there
lived in Orange q young man named William
Rays, who had many admirers among the fair
sex. Rays had the reputation Of being q regu-
lar lsdy's man. and among those with whom he
seemed to be very intimate was Lena Daumm.
After having good time in Orange Rays went
to Youngsville, NY, where he married and
settled down. On the 18th Of this month Lena,
who was then in delicate condition. went to
Youngsville, it is now believed, for the pur-
pose Of attempting to hide her shame by sub
uniting to an operation similar TO that which
cost the life Of the poor cigarette girl. Nothing
was heard of her from the time she left Orange
until last Saturday, when q number Of tsle-
grams were received by her folks from Rays
The first telegram stated that Lena was in a
dying condition and the second that she was
dead.
August E. Daumm, the brother of the dead
girl, started at once for the place, armed with
a letter from the chief of the Orange police to
the prosecutor Of the county. There are strong
suspicious in the minds of all those in Orange
who are cognizant of the fact that Rays and
his wife kept disorderly house at bonneville,
and that Lena is not his only victim. The sus-
picion is very strong in Orange that there is
foul play.
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Starved With $50. 600 I'm Sipbt

Since Mrs. Barbara Glaser's husband died
last March Mrs. CHASER has been starry
ing at her home in Chicago. She
was seventy-four and feeble and the
neighbors frequently took pity on her and
sent her food Everybody In the neighbor-
hood supposed she was poor. Sunday Mrs.
Chaser died and the police in searching her
room found $4,000 in securities. principally
mortgages, drawing per cent. She had also
property worth 10000. Mrs. Chaser has no
relatives in this country aud the fortune will
20 to her sister in Bavaria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-30
Nominated for Congress.

The democrats Of the twenty-fourth Penn
sylvania district met at Uniontown, Pa, yes
terday to put up candidate for Congress
against Col Andy Stewart, the republican
nominee. Only two candidates were named.
Postmaster J. B. Shall of McKeesport and Alex
ander X. Craig of Washington county. Each
of the four counties had twelve delegates in
and on the first ballot Craig won.
receiving 26 votes and Shall 81 Craig is n
farmer sixty-two years old, unknown outside
his county
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-30
Burial Of the Countess dc Speyr.

The remains Of Countess Elizabeth A. de
Speyr, former Baltimorean, were inferred in
Baltimore yesterday. Countess de Speyr was
the wife of Count John de Speyr, Swiss noble
man. She died in Paris July 2, and her body
arrived at New York on Sunday. Countess de
Speyr was the daughter OF Charles Thompson,
who many years ago was the proprietor Of a
grocery store on Lexington street. She was
considered q remarkably beautiful women
She was twice married. her first husband being
VIM. Mcdonald, wealthy Baltimorean. They
had two children, Samuel Mcdonald now dead,
and Mrs. Raleigh Thomas. After her husbands
death Mrs. Mcdonald lived at the Mt Vernon
Hotel, where she met Count de Speyr. In
1875 q quiet wedding was celebrated in the
hotel, and Count de Speyr and his bride went
to Paris, where they made their home until
the death Of the countess. The only living
members Of her family are Mrs. Thompson,
her mother, and Mrs. Raleigh Thomas, her
daughter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-30
They Met at Ward McAIlister,s.

Rumors have been revived of an engagement
between John Jacob Aston Of New York and
Miss Alva Willing of New York city. They
have been much together in this country and
Europe since last winter, when they met at
Ward McAllister's, and Mrs. William Aston re-
Gently gave dinner at Newport in honor of
Miss Willing. The Willing family has taken a
cottage at Newport for the summer, which
throws the young people together at all the
fashionable entertainments, and it is these cir
cumstances that give rise to the rumor of an
engagement not vet announced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-30
Drought in Indiana.

Advices from all sections of Indiana are
to the effect that the growing crops
and fruits are being badly injured by
tho drought which has prevailed for
three or four weeks. The melon crop has
already been cut down one-half and the berry
crop has been unusually small. The growing
corn, owing to late planting, is very backward.
and the drought has proved so disastrous that
but little will silk-out unless rains come within
a few days. Pastures are burned out and in
many sections the new hay is being fed to
stock. Wells have become dry and in Jackson
and other counties the people are obliged to
haul water for domestic purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-30
Silver Scarce. Tea Plenty.

Ernst Theodore, q prominent tea importer
from Han Row, China, arrived in Chi
cago Monday. Speaking of the tea commerce,
Mr.. Theodore said: 1.-The recent passage
of the silver bill has raised the price of
tea 10 per cent We mako all of our payments
in silver out there. little gold being used The
purchase Of f. SOC, 900 ounces of silver month
by your government is equivalent to taking out
of tho market Just SO much that was hitherto
available. Eastern markets have felt this in
fuenee, and silver in London has risen in price,
The tea crop in China Is heavy this year and Of
prime quality"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-30

AN INTERESTING TRIP.-Every Thursday to
Harper's Ferry. No confusion or crowding
Every ticket entities the holder to reserved
seat. Round trip 81. Trains leave Baltimore
and Ohio station Thursday, July 81, 10 am
Secure seats in advance at GIG and 1851 Penn
sYlYania avenue. No extra charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-30
Miss Anna MCKINLEY Dead

Miss Anna Mckinley, sister of Congressman
William Mckinley, jr., died yesterday at her
home in Canton, Ohio, aged sixty-eight years.
Maj. Mckinley arrived home from Washington
in response to a telegram. For twenty-nine
years Miss Mckinley had been one of the prin-
cipals Of the Canton High School, and her
death will be mourned by thousands who knew
her as teacher add friend. Her aged father
and mother, both past eighty years of age
survive her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-30
CITY AND DISTRICT.

&C The principal value Of The EVENING
STAR to advertisers lie the fact that it is not
thrown away after once being read, but passes
through half dozen pairs of hands at least be-
fore being tossed aside This is the adcantage
presented by a family newspaper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-30
Railroad Moves In New England.

At meeting of the directors of the New
York and New England Railroad Company
yesterday in New York President ]. A. Bostwick
announced that the New York and New Eng
land had obtained control of the Providence
and Springfield railroad, which, with an extern
sion Of ~ miles, which is to be built immedi-
ately, will give the New England people direct
connection with Worcester.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-30
Progress OF the Leary Raft.

The monster Leary raft Of fourteen sections
passed Nausstt, Mass, light at o'clock yeste :.
day in tow Of tho tugs Z. II. Hespershausen
and B. F. Haveland The tugs have had q
ceptionallv good weather for the towing OF the
ieviathan. The floating forest, valued at
e20o, 900 had full charge Of the bay and vessels
gave IL wild o berth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-30
The Chicago Bakers, Strike.

The strike Of the Englsh-speaking bakers in
Chicago assumed considerable proportions yes
terday. when all Of the employees of the Ameri-
can Biscuit and Manufacturing Company, with
the exception Of six men, went out, In compli-
ance with the order from the central commits
tee of the International Bakers and Confec.
TONERS Of America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-30

mass meeting of Kansas City democrats
deprecated the passage Of the federal cleo
ton bill
George W. Meekcr, secretary Of the Ohio
state democratic executive committee, died ct
Marysville, Ohio, last week. The deceased was
formerly mayor Of Columbus. He was jour
nalist and author Of several literary works.
Al Whitneyvills. Ma, yesterday Ambrose
ALDER while making hay was killed By light
ming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-30
To Expel Jews From Russia.

The Jewish community in London is para
lyzed by the news that a wholesale expulsion
of Jews from Russia is impending. The Jewish
population Of the Russian empire is 1000, 600.
An influential deputation left London for
Paris yesterday to urge the French govern
ment to interpose on behalf Of the Jews in
Ruesia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-30

CHEAP Excursions TO ATLANTIC CRY VIA
THE B. AND O.-On Friday Of each week dur
ing June. July and August the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad will sell excursion tickets to At
lantic City. good going on train leaving Balti-
more and Ohio depot at IL o'clock noon and
good to return on any regular train to and in
Guiding the following Tuesday ut rate Of $500
for the round trip. The Baltimore and Ohio
and Reading railroads form the only double
track route to Atlantic City
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He Did Not Mean to Do II.

Before the coroner in the case Of fourteen
year-old Daniel c. Thompson, who was arrested
in Philadelphia charged with having inflicted
the injuries which produced the death of his
brother Cha, les, the evidence adduce d
proved that the injuries were inflicted without
malicious intent aud the boy was discharged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-30
The Woman's Temperance Assembly.

hc "OHbuo temperance <ASScuOIy.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Assembly in session at Asheville, N. c., spent
yesterday looking at various tracts Of
land rendered the organization for the
accommodation Of buildings and cottages for
the permanent use Of the assembly. Mr.. John
Yancey Of Marion, N. c., has rendered fifty
acres at that place. Final action may not be
taken for several days Miss Willard, Miss
Gordon and Miss Griffin left the city and Mira
Hunt arrived.
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