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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
MANY OLD CASES.
They Have Been Cleared From the
Court Records.


Court Records.
Under the new rules Of the District Su-
preme Court. adopted last March, two cal
endars were provided for tina criminal
branch of the court, a current calendar and
one to be known as the laid away" calen-
dar. The latter one was designed to con-
tain all cases in which indictments had
been returned at least eighteen months
prior to the adoption and pr ,mulgation Of
the new rules. The new rules also provided
that In all cases on the laid away" calen-
dar the defendants should be given at
least ten days notice before trial District
Attorney Blrney has been basily engaged
for the past several months iT'rernoving, by
the entering of role prosequis, all those
cases In which, for one reason or another,
TO conviction could be had. Yesterday Of
ternoon, with the consent of Judge Hagner.
he nolle pressed the following cases:
Thomas Cookley, indicted for assault with
intent to kill in 1871: Benjamin B. Halleck,
for two charges of larceny brought in 1876;
James s. Negley and Julius Witowski, for
false claim in the same year; Angelette AL
len, for assault with intent to Kill, and Ed
ward A. Williams, for larceny, both in 1870;
Fred a. Goodridge, for two charges of for
gerry, one in 1877 and another In 1873; Jennie
Sylvester, alias Harper, for manslaughter
and also for charge Of being an abettor in
1880; Henry i. Bowen, for influencing juror
1888; John Z. Smith, for larceny, 1883; John
c. Jensen, for larceny. 1855; Richard M
Lee. for false pretenses, 1855; Susan Carter
for larceny, 1883; Samuel OFT, for two
charges Of violat ting postal laws, 1855; Dan
lei Wallace, for policy, 1890; Columbus HILL
for policy, 1891: Charles Ludington, for poll
cy, 1891: Charles Thompson, for lottery,
1890, and John Potter, William Gross Frank
West and Edward Ingram for lottery. 1891.
The indictment against Benjamin b. Hal
leck arose out of the robbery of the office of
the United States treasurer Of A1,OI1.65 in
1875. The money was in 500 notes, and
was passed over a screen to a pal, who Sc
GREETED 1t in a water closet in the building.
1t was subsequently struggled to Alexan-
ara, va; whsrs Was assso E 70 nave p Sa
VIM. H. Ottpan, a barkeepr of this city,
was alleged to have participated in the rob-
berry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31

Jake Kilrain, the heavyweight boxer.
wants to meet Slavin. He writes to his
hacker, Frank Stevenson: II am willing
to fight him for 5000 a side at either
Marquis of Queensbury or London prize
ring rules. Either way will suit me. /
hear that the National Sporting Club of
London will offer purse for us. Well. |
will fight over there II they guarantee fair
play. hope Slavin will make up his mind
to fight me- because i would like TO know
whether he means business or whether he
is simply buffing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31

BeecE1anr's Pills are for
biliousness, bilious head
ache, dyspepsia, heartburn,
torpid Liver, dizziness, sick
headache, bad taste i'm the
mouth, coated tongue, loss
of appetite, salloW skin,
when caused by consti=
patton; and constipation is
the most frequent cause of
all of them.
Books free; pills zsc. At
drug stores, or write b. r.
Allen Co., 365 Canal ST.,
New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
Moses nominating sale.-Advt.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. July 81, 1894.
The Riggs Fire Insurance Company, Wash
ington, d. e.
Gentlemen: We beg leave to acknowledge
the receipt of the full amount of our policies
Of insurance In your company In the matter
OF the Knox Express Company fire.
With thanks for your promptness. we are
Very truly yours,
SARAH VI. SCHNEIDER,
BY WILLARD & REED, Agents.
GILBERT THOMPSON,
JEAN D. FRISBIE,
FREDERICK THOMPSON.
-Adyt.
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St, Icnatius' Day.

This is an important day in the Roman
Catholic calendar. as it is st. 1snatius' day.
SO named after Ignatius Loyola, the founder
of the great organization known as the
Society Of Jesus Appropriate services sre
held In every Jesuit church and the day
is Of particular importance to the order, ae
1t Is the occasion when every Jesuit the
world over receives his assignment to his
work for the coming year. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
The Sfau Out of Town.

THE EV ENING STAR will be sent
by mail to any address In the United
States or Canada for such period az
may be desired at the rate Of fifty
cents per month.
0Dut all such orders must be ac-
conpalied by the money, or the
paper cannot be sent, as no &C.
counts are kept with mail subscrip-
TONS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
Wonderful Iurny.

Special excursions via B. and o. r. r.
Thursday, August ,. Express leaves 3. and
o. station $50 am; hours at cave. Round
trip tickets, including adn.is sion to cavern
$50 Reservelse5ts sale in advance, at
ticket offices 60 and 1851 Pennsylvania
avenue. and at depot. without extra charge
-Alvt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
The Testimonials

Published in behalf of Hoods SarsapariIla are not
purchased, nor are they written up in our Office,
nor are they from employees. They arc facts
from truthful people, proving. os surely as any
thing can be proved by direct, personal, positive
evidence, that
Hoods Sarsaparilla Cures
Be sure to get Hoods. and only Hoods
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
A New Daily Paper Projected.

1t Is currently reported that new daily
evening paper 10 to be started in Washing
ton In the interests Of the colored people
which will probably be called the Daily
Opinion. Mr. &. H. J. Taylor. recorder OF
deeds, is the financial hacker Of the ntcr-
prise, and as far as possible only colored
people ere to be connected with the bust
ness. It is expected that baltimore law
yer by the name of Warner T. McGuinn
will be the editor and an effort is making
to have Fred Douglass associated with him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
Officers Elected.

II. II. Garnett Division, Uniform Rank.
Knights OF Pythias. last night elected
officers as follows: Captain commander, w.
II. Thomas; lieutenant commander. W. H.
Simpson: herald, Charles 9. Mansfield; re-
corder, w. H. Stevens; treasurer, John ..
Williams: standard bearer, II. Robinson
fight guide. William s. Wallace, and left
guide, George w. Boggans
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EXCURSIONS.

will give an excursion to Marshall Hall to-
morrow. There will be plenty Of attrac-
lions. which will insure a pleasant day to
all who Co. Tickets will be accepted on
any Of the boats Of the company that day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
Marriage Licenscs.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following: Clarence J. Wallace and Grace
Menchine: Edward A. Stockect of Freder-
lex county, Nd. and Mary L. Smith of
this city; Marion o. Burrows Of Tenley-
town, DC, and Agnes G. Lemon of Barnes
Vile, Nd; Charles Darr and Agnes Rar-
rett; VIM. ]. HGrkum of Arlington, Va.
and Mahala Z. Farley of Briery, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
The Old Guards CampGre.

The Old Guard and the Mount Pleasant
Drum Corps are making arrangements for
Joint entertainment. TO conclude with an
old-time campfire. The entertainment will
take place some time early in August, and
CON Hllttees are busy preparing the details.
II Will DO given on the grounds of DR..
Jameson. near the head Of 18th street, and
Will probably occupy three evenings, the
proceeds to be applied to defraying the
expenses OF the two organizations at the
PIttSburS encampment of the @. A. r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
CITY ITEMS.
The Old Reliable Ten Housc.

Tho Old Reliable Tea House.
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co.
We cordially invite all lovers OF good
Teas. Cofrees and Baking Powder to call
and bring their friends and inspect our ex-
cellent stock Of New Teas, Pure Cofrees and
Baking Powder before buying elsewhere.
Checks given with every 25c. worth of
Tea, Coffee, Baking Powder and Condensed
Milk.
Remember. all purchases of q pound of
Thea-Nect or q pound OF A. e. p Baking
Powder can now make selection from the
largest and choicest aggregation Of Special
Presents We have ever carried. Those who
drink our Coffee know it's excellence. With
the rebate checks We present our pat .ons
they can secure all the Crockery household
needs call for
Thea-Nectar, per pound. ..............G0 c
A. & +. Baking Powder. .I:,c
O'clock Breakfast Coffee.
Java and Mocha Blends. ... Bic, 35c SSc
New Crop Teas at. .40c., soc, &C and soc
Per pound.
Our new crop Of MCyunc Teas at 81 Der
pound IS excellent. Don't forget.
No other house sells the same grades Of
Coffee that we handle.
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Com
pany, sol and 5n3 eth street NV.
l62O 14th st. NV. 3O1 NJ St, Georgetown.
Sl5 II st. ne. Stands in all Markets
NEWTON H. BOWMAN,
jy31-tu, w&f,3t Manaser.
Moses room making sale.
DiEestiblc il de fined In PhiIliDs' d.
gestible Cocoa, is easy of digestion Rich
flavor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31

The Arion Athletic Club have started on
their annual cruise in the slooo "AIldria &"
They intend to go to Point Lookout Among
those on board are W. A. Mills, Frank 4.
DEM, Thos. Humphrey. Charles Gates,
george Gates, William Bayley Samuel NAL
dox and Ernest Humphrey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
Niagara Falls Via ID. and O., $40,
August I'd.

Personally conducted tour leaves WASH
iDgton via royal blue line express, Thurs
day, August 2. at sos pm. Through Pull
man sleeping cars to Niagara Falls. Berths
reserved In advance at B. and o. ticket Of
fees. SO and 1851 Pennsylvania avenue
FOund-trip tickets. good ten days, ten dol
larS.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
Friday end Saturday Excursions to
the Seashora-S5.OO

The B. and O. r. r. Co. will sell round
trip excursion tickets every Friday to At
lantic City for Royal Blue express trains.
leaving 1000 an. and 1900 noon, and TO
Cape May AMI Sea Isle City. for 1900 noon
express. valid for return on regular trains
rat.I following Tuesday, inclusive; rate s..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31

The funeral of Benjamin A Nicholson,
the SON of Henry w. d. Nicholson. took
place on Saturday evening, July % The
pallbearers were his two cousins, Brawner
and Harry Nicholson. Peyton Hull, Joseph
Angel Dr. Lewis Bette and Frederick
Fairfax.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
Personally CONDUCTED Tour to Niagars
Falls via b. and o., 80,

Via watkins Glen and Geneva Royal blue
line express, with through Pullman sleep
ing cars attached, viii leave p, apd Q. sta
ton 800 pm. Thursday. August 2, running
via the Lehigh and Wyoming valleys. Pull.
man car space reserved In advance at B.
and o. ticket offices, -619 and 1851 Pennsyl-
s(op-oyer on going trip at Burdett and
Geneva, and on the return tip at Roches-
ter, Burdett and Geneva, $40, good for re-
turn trip ten days, including DAY Of sale
station, three miles from Watkins Glen
AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
Moses r, on-rnaking sale.-Advt.


c. G.. Sloan & Co. auctioneers, will sell L
their rooms, 14oI q street, Thursday, at 10
q m, q choice collection of goods for a
foreign minister leaving FOR Europe On
exhibition all day tomorrow.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
&1.25 Pennsylvania Railroad S1.3I
IN hallmark mud Return.

The Pennsylvania railroad will sell eNcur-
sion tickets to Baltimore and return ga tur-
day and Sunday, August and g. good to
return on Monday, 9th, at rate OF SIS.
Tickets good any regular tratn.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
"a woman's Word IL Law

When a woman says our prepared mint
tulep IS the finest In the world, believe her
It's SO. T5c. and 1925 bot. Jno. H Ma
grUder & Co. 14l7 y. Y. av., 1872 Conn., av
-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
CITY AND DISTRIC T.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

New National Theater.-Summer Comedy
Company in ours
Columbia Photograph Musical Palace, 919
Pennsylvania avenue northwest.-Au the
latest popular music.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31

Auction salo bargains tomorrow. 10 m.
Dudley a Herring. 225 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
Succtnl Trutu TO Bay Ridge.

Thursday. August ., from b. and Q. de-
pot at l 80 pm. account Of Columbia Lodge,
No TO- l. o. O. F. excurson.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31

CARPETS GETTING SOILED AGAIN?
Better have US clean them now. They'll
look like new. No injury to finest fabrics.
Rendered moth proof free. EMPIRE CAR
PET CLEANING WORKS, ell IS Mass. ave-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31

FUssELL's ICE CREAM, 80
Shipped anywhere out of town.
1927 NaW York ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31

Trustees sale of valuable real estate On
the Heights Of Georgetown. d. c.. being
part Of The Oaks" OF the Linthicum or
Dent place. Will take place tomorrow at 8
o'clock pm. See advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
Moses room-making sale-Advt.

Gardens market, 633 street southeast
Low price meats. See local mentlon.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
Try Reisinger's Ice Cream. 2s5 q ny

Beware, and have lightning rods put up
by responsible persons. Much dangerous
and bad work 10 yearly done by dishonest
yeEders. j. II. KUEHLING.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31

When you discover reaches, water bugs
ants, bed vermin. etc, use Death Dust, 10
cents. AL dealers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
GRATEFUL-COMFoRTIN
Cocoa

BREAKFASTS SUPPER
by thorough knowledge OF the natural laws
which govern the operations Of digestion and nutri.
ton, and by q careful application Of the fine prop
critics Of well selected Cocoa, Mr.. Epps has pro.
delcately ftvoured beverage which may save US
many heavy doctorsi bills. 1t Is by the Judicious
use OF such articles Of diet that constitut ton
may be gradually built Up until strong enough to
resist every tendency TO disease. Hundreds Of
subtle malades are floating around ready to
attack wherever there is a weak point We may
escape many a fatnl shaft by keeping ourselves
well fortified with pare blood and properly nour-
ished frame."-Cfvil Service Gazette,
Made simply with. boiling water or milk. Sold
only In haf-pound tins, by Grocers, labeled thus
JAMES EPPS & CO.. Ltd, Homeopathic Chemists,
London. England. DPS m. tu1y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31

TO BE COOL ON HOT DAY,
Order Freund's Ice Cream and Water Ices
Purest most toothsome. THE man knows
not Ice Cream who has not tried Freund 8. :"
Prompt delivery. Tel T9G. SIS 10th ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31

HOODS PILLS cure nausea. sick headache indi-
gestion. biliousncss. Sold by all druggists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
BABY'S SKIN AND SCALP

BABY'S SKIN AND SCALP
Cleaisod, purified and beautihed by CUT1CURA
SOAP greatest Of skin purifcrs anu beauifers us
well as purest and sweetest OF toilet and nursery
soaps. Orly cure for pin pies and blackheads, be
cause the only preventive Of Inflammation and
clogging Of the pores. the cause OF most complex
ioldl designations. Sold everywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31

Electric fans; light wiring: bells. 1909
Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31

Noses room-making sale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31

Lightning rods scientifically and prac-
dcally erected. ]. H. KUEHLING.
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srFANER UARRy DaNn,IT

- STEAMER HARRY RANDALL
VIII leave SAIL RDAl. AUGUST L. at y A. M, for
L Ell POINT. q
Tickets. toc.: children, 2sc.; all under s years
Zee Home at 10 pm. salt water aihing. fishing.
grabbing. dancing, music Special e6-hour excursion
Ticket, gosd until Monday, Including meals and
lodging ut Hotel BcllcyieN s4
IylI-Im Z. s. RANDALL. PrnnrIetor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31

WE'LL PAPER YOUR ROOMS, 81 UP,
fifth rich. stylish paper. Nolte. 9O7 nth st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31

RARE BARGAINS FOR PROMPT BUY
ERS.
t1.60 TO - WALL PAPERS, IS AND Soc.
To close them out, we've made this great
reduction. Our entire stock Of latest style
rich, beautifully deslgnei-hand-made Wall
Paper, at 25 and 5Uc. q roll. Same as low
as &c. roll. Milne Asss. Sale. 1921 G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31

Moses room-making sale.-Adyt,
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At RannsaY's

Your watch cleaned for 81; watch handspring
81. All our work warranted for one year,
je9-E 1921 1t. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
Condition of the Water.

Wholesale and Retail. August i. only.
Best s. G. Shoulders, Sc.
Round Soda Crackers, &c. .
Cream Cheese. lie. p.
Picnic Baked Beans, &c.
Dark Molasses, zoe.
412 4th st. sc.
IS It'll at. ne.
1904 It'll st. NV.
Wash. and Monroe SITS.
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me PALACE STEAMER SAMUEL J. PENTz

DAILY. 1.
And on the following special days:
IpnWNne sUNDAl-Tbe palace steamer
uNA MI sAMl ]. PENTZ leaves az lO:75
NE am, 2:45 aud 5.45 pm. Return
WnnNvy ing, leaving River View at IL as,
v INV $50 and 80 pm. Tickets, &c:
,.- children, l5c.
"wednesday she SAML ]. PENTZ leaves at
e49 a m, :i5 and Gas pm. Lenve River View
az l2;i9, 500 and 1880 pm. Tickets, &c: Chill
SATURDAY, grand family day. the PENTZ az
s4o m and l:I5 pm. Everybody lOc. these
Indian Head every WEDNESDAY and sATUR-
DAl, at d:t5, stopping at River View both ways.
III. Inc az ll:lo y m Tickets, 2sc.
hAtkf RANDALL lie chartered for special
Indian Head trips =
tySo L. :. RANDALL. Sole Proprietor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31

Do garbage men come often? Few homes
get good service. This hot weather breeds
disease-bearing germs Protect your home
Usa Galvanized Garbage Caos, with cover
u.2j. CARTER & CO., 6o6 Pa. ave.
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EXCURSIONS, &c.
TO BAY RIDGE.

TO BAY RIDGE.
CoLuMDIA LODGE, No. 10. I. O. o. T.,
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1924.
Round trip, 81. Children, 80 cents.
Trains leave B. and o. station e:i5 an. s:2s pm
Special Train at 1890 pm.
jy3l-2t
WAIT FOR STEAMER MACALESTER $50
TONIGHT, TO Marshall Han and National Guard
enc1mpment. Annual outing and pleasure trip
OF The Associated Employees, L. 5. Electric
Lighting Co. IT
THE EXCURSION of TIE CHURCH OF ST.
Michael and All Angels win take place on the
steamer Chorcs Manchester 20 Marshall Hall on
WEDNESDAY, August !. lss4 $50 pm. Tick
cts &c. good all trips OF the boat during the
dayl, can be had from the rector, vestry and also
al tie landi ig after O'Clock pm. on August l..
JNaO3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31

IT DON'T HEAT UP THE HOUSE
That's worth remembering. when you're
almos. cooking yourself over a range. Use
OIL or Gasoline Stoves. Safe, cheap, con-
venient, &c. up. J.W. BARKER, eth s.w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31
LOCAL MENTION.
THE WEATHER.
Forecast TIL 8 pm. wednesday.

Forecast TIL pm. Wednesday.
For the District Of Columbia, Maryland
and Virginia-partly cloudy and probably
showers,
Condition Of the Water.
Themperature and condition Of water at 8
an: Great Falls. temperature, SIS; condi-
ton, &c; receiving reservoir, temperature,
%; condition at north connection, SO; con-
dition at south connection, 80; distributing
reservoir, temperature, SIS; condition at in
fluent gate house. 80; eftiuent gate house, SO.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-10
DISPERSED THE MOB.
Police Have a Lively Battle at
Mass-Meeting.
Residents of Milwaukee Make Wig
orous Protests Against the
Smallpox Ordinances.

MILWAUKEE. Wis. Aug. "a small
pox riot at the intersection of Forest
Home, Eighth avenue and Mitchell street
resulted in the injury Of about thirty meh
and seventeen arrests being made. The
police attempted to prevent mass-meet-
ing called to protest against the action OF
the health authorities.
Those who were injured the most seri-
ously as far as known are: Roundsman
Albert Niebert. struck in the head with
brick; Patrolman r. o. Anderson. struck
over the left eye with stone. receiving a
cut two inches long; Patrolman 6. a.
Wagner, struck with stone in the back
of the head, receiving bad cut; Patrol
man Herman Jones. struck in the mouth
and head with stones. and face badly
bruised; Patro oman Merriet Green. struck
in the back with stone and bruised. A
number of other officers were hurt who
have not reported their injuries.
Probably 1000 residents. princ cipally of
the Eleventh Ward. attempted to hold an
other mass-meeting in violation of the
proclamation issued yesterday by Mayor
Koch, In which he forbade the holding Of
public gatherings on the South Side.
1u6 DCOPlO noO DOOu Ny luCtuul-
ary speeches at the mass meeting on
Wednesday night, and when the small
squad of police that bad been sent early in
the evening tried to peaceably dsperse the
crowds that had collected on the sidewalks
they resisted.
Later squads of from thirty to forty peo-
pie came from all directions and gathered
on the triangle. The small squad was
powerless and re-enforcements were sent
for. When about 100 policemen in charge
of Chief of Police Jansen had arrived the
mob were charged. Under command of
Chief Jansen the police drew their clubs
and drove the mob in all directions. Those
in the crowd had no intention of leaving
the scene of disturbances and after march,
Ing up side streets for half block re-
turned armed with stones and threw them
at the officers. The mob was finally dis
Oarsed
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-10

Chemulpo, the main seaport OF Korea. in
the vicinity of which most of the battles
at sea have taken place.
The United States had the warships
Baltimore and Monocacy stationed with
the fleets of other powers at Shanghai.
C. II. Brickwedel Jr., the pnrser, said
there was the greatest excitement at
Yokohama over the prospect of war with
China.
Meetings were held every evening in the
city, at which the situation was discussed
and the utmost hatred of China shown.
On all sides the opinion was expressed
that Japan would win the fight. not by
the force of numbers. but by their greater
knowledge of the art OF war;
The Japanese navy is we'll equipped and
manned with competent officers, many of
whom received their education in German
naval schools.
Although the war had net been declared
when the Peking sailed. the feeling against
the Chinese had become so bitter that
they were being openly insulted in the
streets, and in many instances subjected
to bodily harm.
Several small outbreaks were made
against the Chinese at Yokohama, but
they were promptly checked by the local
officers.
While the Japanese dislike all foreikne rs
the citizens of other countries were in no
danger of mob violence.
With regard to the startling cablegram
that was sent around the world when
the Peking stranded near Yokohama, the
purser said the facts had been exagger-
ated. He said the ship ran aground when
near Yokohama as shs was coming from
Hong-Kong. AS soon as the tide came in
the vessel foated off without damage.