davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The morning call., 1894-12-14
HANGED WITH A CHAIN.
Suicide of Negro Murderer in a
Prison Cell

SEATTLE. wash, Dec. 10. = FraD k
OBrien, the colored man who attempted
to murder his mistress, Florence Wilson,
last night because she had cast him off,
killed himself this evening. When the
city Jailsr went to the steel tank to give
OBrien blanket he found that he had
made loop Of the chain which holds an
iron shelf in place, put his neck through
the loop and then strangled himself by
throwing his weight on the shelf. He was
q years old ana lived at Roslyn. His
father is white man ana his mother COL
ored.
The morning call., 1894-12-14
GIVEN TO The poor.
Good Use of Food That Editors Did
Not Stop to Eat.

CARSON. Dec. 13.-The California Press
Association passed through Carson to-day
on the way to Virginia City 1t was the
intention to entertain them here, and
elaborate preparations were made, bat
owing to some hitch they failed to stop
here and the wine and cigars contributed
by the citizens were rendered them on the
train this evening. Food for fifty guests,
contributed by the ladies, was donated to
the Kings Daughters to be distributed
among the poor of Carson.
The morning call., 1894-12-14
For Complicitv in a Murder.

PORTLAND. Or. Dec. 13.-The trial of
Xenophon n. Sleeves for completely in
the murder of George w. Sayres On Sep
TENDER 26 began In the Criminal Court to-
day. The work of impaneling jury pro-
ceeded slowly. and when court adjourned
for the day only three jurors had been ac-
cpnted.
The morning call., 1894-12-14
Lambert Will Be Hanged.

JERSEY CITY. N. j., Dec. 10. - The
Board of Pardons has refused the request
for a Communication of the sentence of
Theodore Lambert, the Camden murderer
He will be hanged January 3. Edward
Young of Camden, in prison for EN- bezzle-
ment, was pardoned.
The morning call., 1894-12-14
Contest of a SiIyerite.

CARSON, Dec. 13.-Depositions were
taken to-day before a commission of Jus
tees of the Peace of Carson and Empire
townships in the election contest of Leete,
the Silver party nominee for Assembly,
man, who alleges that votes cast for him
were counted for Murphy, the Republican
nominee. The case comes up on the 10Th
The morning call., 1894-12-14
BOOTH COMING WEST.
He Left Salt Lake for This City Last
Night.

SALT LAKE. Utah, Dec 13-General
William Booth of the Salvation Army, ac-
companied by his saff officers, arrived
here this afternoon. This evening he adj
dressed large audience in the Taber-
ace, his subject being, "rhe Social
Scheme" The party will leave for Sa"
Francisco at midnight, and, after remain
ing in that city for five days, will visit Lo
Angeles. Sacramento, Portland, Tacoma
and Seattle.
The morning call., 1894-12-14

ana the conclusions he reaches L believe are
wise and sound, but the details of the bill he
has submitted. in my judgment, are open to
serious criticism.
The committee then adjourned until to-
morrhu
The morning call., 1894-12-14

morrow when it was laid over and The military
academy appropriation bill was taken up on
motion OF Cultivate. The bill passed without
amendment and adjournment was taken.
The morning call., 1894-12-14
Crespo's CIemencv,

CARACAS. Dec. 15.-President Crespo
has released nearly all political prisoners
and invites all exiles to return, promising
them liberty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-27
The Dead at Appomnttox.
To the Editor Of The Evening Star

To the Editor Of The Evening Star
Under the above caption YOU RECENTLY
published brief article containing the
inscription for a tablet to mark the graves
OF nineteen confederate soldiers near Ammo
rattox C. H
The writer Of the article says: There
were not many casualties about Appomat
tox. for there was no set battle both sides
being on the move and indulginr nrinci-
pally in skirmish fighting. But there were
some deaths, all Of which might have been
avoided il IT could have been known a few
hours earlier how completely the confeder-
ates were reduced and surrounded"
1 beg leave to suggest that the battle
OF Appomattox station the afternoon and
night OF April g. 1865, cannot be classed as
'skirmish fighting" as no more desperate
and brilliant battle was fought in the whole
war Of the rebellion.
Read Col. Boykin's book entitled the
Failing Flag for the confederate side
or Gen. Clusters official report of the battle
In which he captured % pieces of artillery
for the Union side
1t was a bloody battle, i'm which the ad-
vance guard. 1.-The strong right arm" com
prising the flower of the survivors, of two
Of the best armies ever marshaled on earth
had met I'm a last struggle
Each side knew well what was at stake
Inc contest was for possession of the pike
TO Lynchburg, over which Lee designed 20
escape to that great stronghold.
FOR the Union army TO gain and hold IL
was sure defeat and surrender of the con-
federates. IL the confederates could hold
II their escape to fresh supplies and the
ratural defenses Of Lynchburg was as
ed.
The nineteen confederates whose graves
are being marked form but a small part of
the Killed in that battle. Some OF the best
known and most gallant officers and men
on both sides were killed and their bodies
removed. AS the surrender took place at .
O'Clock the following morning, giving ample
opportunity TO identity the dead. the num-
Der of unmarked graves is large.
1t is true that these deaths might have
been avoided. especially had Gen. Lee ac-
ceded to the proposition made by Gen.
Grant in his note of the Sth, or had he
listened to the views of Gems Gordon and
Longstreet. The charge made by Gordon
on the morning of the 9th was made by
Gen. Lees orders against the Judgment of
both Gordon and Longstreet Z. w. w.
January 90 1894
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-27
ABOUT GEoRGEToWN.
Happenings of Interest on the Other
Side of Rock Creek

happenings of Interest on the Other
Side of Rock Creek.
Inc old Chambers school building on East
street between 10Th and 9th, and i'm tn,
rear or +, has become such a dilap,da ,ad
structure that its destruction has been rac-
commended by the West End school trus-
tees. The school furniture therein. Mr..
Wilson says. is worth something. The Old
chambers building was formerly used as a
barracks. 1t Is beyond repair.
odicers Elected.
The regular quarterly election OF officers
OF Independent Lodge, No. IA. /. q. q. T.,
which took place last night, resulted in the
choice of the following: CHIEF tempIar. Nm.
Poston. jr.; L. Z. T., Vim. H. Parsons. \
T., Miss Lille Peters; H. s., Dennis Swee-
ney; +. s., Thos. Fleming; T., T. H. Hur-
ner' M, VIM. Wilson; G., Thos Biller: 5.
Mrs. Clark. -
Canal Mems Opinions.
The passage Of the Wilson bill will ruin
trade on the Chesapeake and Ohio canal
ana consequently injure to a very large ex.
tent the river trade" said Capt. Joseph II
Lee, one OF the Water street merchants 10
a reporter Others interested in these two
waterways are OF the same opinion.
The Citizens Memorial.
The citizens memorial to Congress agains,
the repeal of the 80 per cent annual annro.
priation law has been printed i'm nea,
pamphlet form. and is now being sent moi
only to those Congressman in favor of Mr.
Diamonds bill, but to the editors of the
leading newspapers in the country, that the
actual relation the national government,
bears to the local may become generally
known
Yesterdays hunt Of the Chevy Chase club
was not particularly interesting owing to
the few riders who engaged in it. The start
was made from the power house of the
Chevy Chase Railroad Company
The Georgetown Catholic Union have
adopted resolutions appropriate to the death
OF Mr.. Richard II. jones, one of their most
popular and valued members. At the fune-
raj yesterday the organization was repre-
sented largely.
There will be a temperance meeting held
in the lecture room of the Congress Street
M. p. Church tomorrow afternoon at 3
o'clock. Mr.. Geo. III. Giles, the temperance
speaker of the District fire department. viii
be present with others and address the
meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-27
No "MOnkeyinG" With the Register.

From the New York Herald.
That the cash register. either of the key,
check or handle variety. may be beaten"
by dishonest manipulators Is proved by the
fact that the sellers of these instruments
furnish an additional safeguard to their
patrons. Each purchaser of a register is
guaranteed the service of a detective. who
is in the employ of the company selling the
machines.
This detective drops in occasionally, and
after getting drink or a cigar takes note
of the way in which the clerk or bartender
rings up the amount Of the various pur-
chases. If he monkeys with the machine
he Is reported and loses his place.
1t is stipulated that the man discharged
shall not be given any reason for his dis
missal, the idea being to let as little become
known about this novel detective service
as possible.
Because of this espionage a number Of
hrst-class bartenders are now out Of work,
while others. less brilliant but more honest,
have steady jobs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-27

nent observations. When the thirty min
utes had expired the Corbett party IL rmcd
az the door of the saloon and, hes. led by
Lieut.. Kelley and several men, made it's
way to the cars Mrs Corheft ,ooL ,ha
arm OF Superintendent Brown of the Eich-
mona ana Danville railroad and was de-
posted by him in her section in ,he Pull
man car toulouse. The departure gong
souhdeo, the crowd cheered and the train
moved on. The party will arrive at New
York at O'Clock "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-27
"Current Literature" for
February. 2gc.

Three pages of illustrations from new books and
portraits of nine literary celebrities 1.-The Library
Table" new department of condensed reviews of
noted books that gives just the guide that readers
need through the maze OF new publications 1t
covers a wide range Of thought and effort and is
more than usually bright.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-27
In Picture Department Monday
These Two Special Values:
At s Cents Each.
One thousand 2ox24 I'm
framed Engravings,

such sold at art stores for SOC. Some Of the
subjects are "A Favorable Opportunity" The
Tease" Filtration" The Health Of the Bride.
Rustic Felicity" AT the Pond" The Return
from the Field" The PROPOSAL" The Last
Dance" The Conva.escent," THE Peacemaker.'
"A Deputation," Too Late" Forgiven and I'm
Love-
Ilrh ia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-27
born.
MARRIED.

McWllIIAMS- Born on January q, 1894 a -
10 Elder and Lottie Mcwnliams
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-27
AT 20 Cents Each.
One thousand nHxr4 En-
cravings i'm neat
white enameled

frames. Some Of the subjects are Bleaching the
Beat" The Confdents." Solitude" Music. :.
The Lovers Quarrel IAN Oli-tme Picnic -
The Hero" I'm Too Young to Know" The
Bashfnl Lover Jealousy" ''Sympathiziny Com.
panions." Sunday Morning." Virgin and Child -
''Revere," The Future The Writing Lesson -
The interrupted Duel ''Harbor by Moon.
light" Nature and Grandeur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-27

MoNTGoMERY-DAvrs On "Wednesday Janu.rx
=, 1922. at Rockville, Nd. by Rev. l. 1.
srlck county, Maryland. to MAY L DAVIS q
Washington, D. G
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-27
III Amy Woman
Wants a Sewing Machine

A Nd NATURALLY OBJECTS IN THESE
times to paying from $50 to $50 for one
she can have her wish gratifed by getting
at one-third the cost of the corporation
machines an exact duplicate in every detail
Of the high-priced machines. Woods just
alike. iron and steel parts just alike, as
well as attachments and ive-year guaran-
tee. THE HIGH ARM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-27
How He Looks.

The champion had Just stuffed his napkin
down his collar when The Star man opened
the mill and forced the talking from the
start.
Corbett Is a big man. II he should walk
down the avenue without a nimbus of
fame around him. people would tu.a to
look at him. His proportions. his square
ness of shoulders, straightness Of limb
and elasticity Of gait and erectness of
head, would cause people to do this. His
feet are of due size, but his hands are
large. He had a three-days' growth OF
beard on him. and coal dust filled the pores
of his skin, ard gave him the appearance
of having numerous blackheads. He has
not the clear and rosy skin which might
be expected from a man of his health and
vigor. He shows the result of exposure,
but under The Flo rida tan his skin is tai
Lowry, and there is more blush in the cheeks
than on the forehead His eyes are gray,
deep set, and rather dull than bright They
look at you with steady gaze that as
rather kindly and benign than otherwise.
His forehead is low, and he wrinkles IT
while talking. His black hair is brushed
straight back, SO that the lowness of the
forehead will be less apparent He was
clad ia thicl-sole Shoes q wooden shirt,
with rolling collar. and a short. double
breasted coat Of gray mixed wooden goods.
He wore a cap, and carried a storm over
coat on his arm. He speaks from his chest
in a smooth, even tone of voice, low. and
without meditation. He talks very slowly
and deliberately
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-27
His Better Half.

girl, which some of the high-born danes
and lassies Of swelldom would like to think
her. She has elghteen-karat golden hair.
and she and her husband and her father
assured The Star man that the stories that
she was a blond by adoption were untrue.
She has round. wide-open blue eyes. a
bright, clear skin, and a retrousse nose,
which gives a .piaaant cast to her face. her
lips and teeth are all that could be asked
by any Romeo her hands are small and
despite the travel her nails were manicured.
She was dressed in henrietta cloth, and
wore a bodice Of red and blue India silk.
Her hair was coiled plainly at the back of
her head She cut her orange and used
the spoon on 1t as though used to that
sort of thing, broke her bread with the
left hand. and buttered each little piece,
removed her spoon from the cup before
drinking, and did lot put her napkin down
her collar as Jim did. She used very small
morsels at each mouthful. despite her haste
Mr. Lake. her father. Is a man about fifty
years old, with gray side whiskers and a
well-kept look. and Is exceedingly pleasant
in his ways.
Just as the meal was closing Mr. North
shook hands with the champion. Corbe,t
recognized in him an old friend, end the
two chatted for a minute
Manager Brady sat at another table He
said, There are thirty-three folks in our
party. and the most Of them are the news
paper men who were at the fight. They
are coming up as our guests. and we are
doing our best by them. Up to the time
when the favorable decision was rendered
by the court the Duval club had disposed
Of but fifty tickets. but from the decision
almost till time was called the sale went
steadily on. Three thousand people were
present. and l believe the club has made
something nice out of 1t. The attendance
considering the shortness Of the notice.
was phenomenal" Jack Dempsey assented
to everything that was said. but added that
he was too full for utterance. Steve bro
die. the man who jumped from the Brook
Ign bridge. also chimsd In with some peril
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-27
THE CHAMPION HERE
Corbett and His Party Pass Through
Washington This Morning.
A TALK WITH GENTLEMAN jim
What He Says of the Fight and
His future.
A CROWD AT THE STATION

Champion Corbett was in Washington to-
day. He and party came through from
Jacksonville on a special train. reached
Washington at 1906, breakfasted at the
Pennsylvania station and left for New
York at 1925. The sporting world of the
District was under the impression that the
victor would pass through on the regular
train from the south. which reaches this
city at am. The crowd was disappointed
but the Pennsylvania people promised that
the idol Of the fistic fraternity would ma
terialize via special at 10 o'clock.
Five minutes after that hour the heavy
train rolled into the station. The populace
was excluded from the platform. but 1t
filled the interior of the station and the
nave between the waiting rooms and the
train shed. Most Of the local luminaries in
all the spheres Of sport could be seen. All
claimed that they had a warm personal ac-
Quaintance with the champion, and some
almost told The Star man that they had
had a so with him. AS the train came to
a dead stop. and the exhaust steam Of the
locomotive filled the station with clouds
and Kisses, lusty, sincere and protracted
cheer announced that the king pugtlist OF
the age had landed in the capital Of Column
bias world. The van OF the procession as
it tramped down the platform toward
breakfast was composed of newspaper cor
respondents and general sports
Bringing up the rear was the observed OF
all observers. More cheering. Canes ana
umbrellas and hats were raised in an en-
thusiastic salute. Officers Sullivan and
Costello of the sixth precinct cleared the
way. Gentleman Jim STROBE by. He smiled,
touched his hand to his cap ami bowed his
head from the neck up in a way Indicative
of his appreciation OF the occasion. Close
behind him, and on the arm Oh her father,
was Mrs. Corbett. Close upon her heels
was her next friend and companion. Miss
Howard. Manager Brady. Steve lsrodie,
Jack Dempsey and other celebrities were
close at hand. The party followed a SER
pertlne singe-file pathway through the
crowd to the dining room ut the l. street
end of the depot, and the officers ana rail-
road people had to use kini words of en-
treaty and harsh words % warning to keep
the throng from climbing on Jim's neck,
riding him on their backs and whoopiny up
war dance on mis- liable. Mr.. Corbett,
Mrs. Corbett, Miss Howard and Mr.. Lake,
the champions father-in Law, occupied q
single table at the extreme northwest cor
ner of the room
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-27
Ladies' Home JOURNAL
for February. nnc

Clever Daughters Of Clever People," Stockton's
''Pomona's Travels" Mrs. Burnett's 'Fauntleroy"
and the inimitabls "BrowLies''-this time in Can
ada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-27

In answer to proper questions from the
reporter the champion said: Yes. l am all
sound to my left hand, which, you see is
pretty badly swelled. That came from the
finish blow in the third round. 1t has had
some treatment, but 1t is coming around all
right. 1t is little stiff. but gives no
other trouble. l have had ovations almost
as big as this one at nearly all the points at
which We have stopped along the route. 1
give an exhibition in Madison Square Gar
Den tonight with Dan Creeden and Jack
Dempsey, and 1t is thought that the attend
ance will be very big. From there we go to
Boston and from there l start out on a
starring tour IN Gentleman JACK" a play
that was written for me and iii which
made good thing last season. Then [ am
going to Europe. and In June am TO meet
Peter Jackson. No. there isn't the least
doubt about the mill coming on. / believe
that Jackson Is honest in his desire to fight
believe that he thinks that he is Il better
man than me. No. 1 haven't a bruise on
my body from Mitchelrs fist. he didn't
land hard, and my hand is the only thing
that's wrong, and l did that myself Now.
here's breakfast; sit down and eat something
with Us. This is my wife. Miss Howard. and
my father-in-law, Mr.. Lake"
There was an exchange OF bows and
smiles and The Star man sat down. Mrs.
Correct said a word every now and then
and seemed to indcrsc everything that Jim
mo" said corbett, .Fitzsimmons, 1 think.
is blrliing. He isn't In my class in the
first pace. and then, again. he is up to all
sorts of advertising that don't do a man
much good when he gets in the ring. OF
course / am out of condition now, but I
don't intend to get so far of that very hard
work will be required for me to get ready
for Jackson. I must get on some fat, SO that
when I train down again will feel fresh"
The reporter then turned his conversational
corkscrew at Mrs. Corbett and she talked
very fluently OF the good traits and do
- IT,.
dent that with the couple In question mar
rage has not been q failure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-27
10TH. nth AND STREETS NORTHWEST.

"Harper's" for February,
28c.
Second part Of De Maurier's great story, 'arril-
ley with fifteen illustrations by himself; a farce
by William Dean Howels and a story by Richard
Harding Davis
"Lippincott's" for Febru-
airy, 25c.
complete novel by Christian Reid, the author
Of Valerie Aylrner and other clever productions:
also the second installment Of THE Trespasser,'
by Gilbert Parker.
"Scribner's" for February.
2SC.
The Sea Island Hurricanes" by Joel Chandler
Harris chapters eight to fifteen OF Geo. W. Ca
bles John March, Southerner," and others of
equal interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-27

II L ID n EN- car
ron PITc ER's
0AsToRIA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-27
"St. Nicholas" for Febru=

"St. Nicholas for Febru=
airy, 25C.
Tiger! Tiger!'' a story by Rudyard Kip
plins; two chapters of Tom Sawyer Abroad" by
Mark Twain; Monkeys and Quadrupeds Of North
America by Prof. Hornaday, and an illustrated
article on the Dead Letter Office.
1.-THE Forum" for FeDru=
arys csc.
Two articles on Relief for the Unemployed, two
on the Gold Question. one on the Tariff Bill and
others Of equal Importance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-27

BATCHEN. Departed this life on the morning a
January &c. 1894, JOHN L. BArCIIt.N be-
loved husband Of Mary Batchen, in the forty
sixth year of his age
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-01-31
sPECLAL BUSINESS ITEMS.
10 No Politics i'm This, yet

~ No Politics in This, yet
everybody should be I'm it; so Editors,
Lawyers, Doctors, School Teachers,
and even school children are invited
to try their Columbian qualities in
discovering how many words mot
names) may be obtained from the
word PHONOGRAPH, by transpo-
sition Of the letters therein and with
out using any of the letters but once.
Trial tickets are given to each Gus
toner free Of charge. Call at the
PHoNoGRAPH PARLoRs, ARLINGTON
BLOCK, and get one.
New selections by the Mariposa and
the Australia.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-01-31
Meefiue Today.

The following meetings of Ha-
waiian corporations will be held
today: Annual meeting of the
Eva Plantation Company; quar-
terly meeting of the Pacific Hard
ware Company; and special meet
ing of the Volcano House Com
pany, all at 10 o'clock.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-01-31
Luau at J. K. Hollis.

A successful luau was given yes
terday by ]. R. Holt at his Kalihi
residence, the occasion being the
first anniversary of the birthday of
his only son. A large tent had
been erected and decorated with
Am .rican, German and Hawaiian
rags. A large number of people
" ere present.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-01-31

L@ Mothers ask for the Mothers
Friend Shirt Waist, the latest i'm
provement in Boys shirt Waists, No
more buttons to sew on. For sale at
n. s. SACHS.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-01-31

/" Have you seen the fine line
of French dressed DOLLS at EGAN &
GUMS; all sizes, all prices. These
dolls must be sold before Christmas.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-01-31

90 If .you want to sell on
your FURNITURE in its entirety, cal
at the 1. x. l..
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-01-31

The tickets for the German play
at Punahou are on sale at Benson
81 Smiths.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-01-31

can American" wishes q posi-
ton as clerk in a wholesale or re
tail store.