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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30
THEY CRIPPLED AN AIRSHIP
Natives Thought 1t Was an I'm
canny Monster and Fired Shot.
Then an Inventor and His ContrIv-
anc- Fell TO Earth, But Machinery
VIII Be RECONSTRUCTED.

HaZleton, Pa, Dec. 3O.-The obscure min
ing hamlet of Cranberry, near here, has the
distinction OF having Il resident who has
produced what is believed TO be the first
successful airship. The pcrfcctor and in
ventor OF this piece OF mechanism is POOR
Lithuanian, ian Holotnock, who, under
the pretense OF being Ill, has held aioof from
his feliow-countrymen and devoted months
of labor and time TO his invention, which
he jealousy guarded in the attic of his
humble home.
Saturday night Jan gathered his appa-
ratus together, and. by traversing alleys
in order not to attract attention, sue
ceeded in reaching n huge culm bank which
lowered like a miniature mountain high
above the surrounding village
From this elevation the inventor was
TO Jump into space. However, several OF
the villagers saw the queer looking form
on top of the CUM pile, resembling a huge
vampire. Like wild fire the report spread
that devil or some uDcaBDy monster was
terrorizing the village. The crowd rapidly
increased to an excited mob, and several
shots were fired at Jan.
The inventor. realizing his danger leaped
from the bank. There was 4 Tapping of
WlUSs ana NniIIlDk VI
revolving prope.lers. and the airship grace
fully roatcd over the heads OF the now
thoroughly frightened mob below. One Of
them in the excitement aimed {; rifle at the
revolving airship. Immediately upon the
discharge OF the gun 1t was seen il had
taken effect. The machine was observed
10 be falling rapidly and struck the earth
with considerable force.
The natives We're at first afraid TO APP
proach the grucsome object, hut the more
bold gradually drew near. They heard
means issuing from the wreck OF the air
monster and later what was their con-
sternation to recognize their fellow-coun-
tryman encircied in network OF steel
wires and canvas. After being extricated
none the worse but for few bruises
he explained matters to the satisfaction of
his friends and they assisted him TO carry
his wrecked machine home
Jan claims had it not been for the rifle
ball smashin one of the main levers
he would have demonstrated the power of
his machine to move in any direction. ascend
or descend. and to fly against opposing
currents of air. The inventor says he will
reconstruct his machine. The secret of its
manipulation he would not divulge, but
intimated its movement was similar to the
natural flight of bird.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30
SUIT FOR DIVORCE FILED.
Daughter of Mai. Griffith Begins At
ton Against Her Husthud


Reading. Pa, Dec. 3O.-Elsie Griffith.
daughter or Maj. David A Griffith. who
is on the retired list Of the United States
Army, has, through her attorneys. filed a
suit In the courts OF New York city for abso-
lutte divorce from her husband. F. W. Isen-
barth. IA music tea cher of considerable repu-
tation in New York. Miss Griffith has al
ways retained her maiden name for profess
sional reasons. by direction of her husband;
is a briilis mt harpist. and Is at present play
ing with THE Minstrel of the Caprce" Ital-
ian Opera Company.
Miss Griffith showed considerable talent
for music. and her parents gave her the adj
vantage of the hest masters. among them
being Mr.. lsenbarth. She received ill.,
structions at his studio. and before long
the teacher, seeing the talent of his pupil.
showed her marked attention, and later
suggested matrimony, pointing out the adj
vantages of marriage between two per-
sons who intended making music LIES
profession. They were married on May 4.
1ss when Miss Griffith was but IS years
of age. The marriage was kept secret,
and they joined Recca's Castilian Trouba-
doris and played the season OF l $500 to-
gether. no one in the company Rno wing they
were married.
They returned to New York at the close
of the season. II WAS then that the mar
rage was first lea rned by Mrs. Griffith. the
mother of Mrs. Isenbarth. who paid her a
visit In New York. AS a result the daugh-
ter was brought home to Reading. Mrs.
Griffith threatening to annul the ceremony
because of the youth of the bride. The
latter returned to her husband, however.
in few months and u son was born to
them. Married life did not run very smooth
ly. rs there was considerable difference in
their ages. There was no congeuiality OF
tastes, Mrs. Griffith claims, and speara-
ton took place. Then there was Il recon-
citation, hut two more separations fol-
lowed the final one being two years ago.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30
MEET TO SELECT | Dl1E
Interstate Emancipation Confer
ence at Memphis.
PROF. LANGsToN THE ORATOR
Day for Universal Celebration to Re
Adoptsd-Mr. LaDRstOns Choice.
His Mission In the South May BE
Twofold-:Sreaker Reeds Chance
for Southern Delegates.

The colored people Of the South will hold
an Interstate emancipation celebration at
Memphis, Tenn, Wednesday next, at which
definite expression will be obtained ard
report made, which will probably be uni
versilly adopted, as 10 the day on which
future celebrations OF the freedom of tile
race shall be held.
:; Congressman Langston of this city
will deliver the principal address by invi-
tatioD, and when asked for his suggestion
OF the date he expects to recommend, lie
ramed the list day OF January as his choice
This is the anniversary of the date
fixed by President Lincoln for the cman-
cipation proclamation to go into effect.
SECOND ONLY TO GLORIOUS FOURTH.
And that day" Mr.. Lanston declared If
the Memphis congress sh all adopt the
suggestion, will De to the colored people, as
citizens OF the Republic, second in impor-
taDce, and in their reverence and respect,
only To the Fourth OF July.
'Its adoption he added, "wiil fix upon
a definite occasion for the celebration OF
our Independence as race. and necessarily
there Will be no such conflict as now ex
lists over the proper time for the event, for
ed
''will the Memphis convention devote any
of its time to politics." he was asked.
I'VE cannot hold a meeting anywhere at
this juncture without INDUCING more or
less in politics. was his response.
''wiil there he any consultation regard
ing the policy OF the race as to the next
choice of Republican candidate for Prcsi-
dent?'
mot necessarily. 1 want TO say to you.
however. that the sentiment of the colored
people is rapidly centering on Mr.. Reed
Are you for Mr.. Rced?"
" when j am asked that question / sal
without hesitation. that l am for him as
against all others, but / am not obtruding
ny views upon anybody.
REED TIE LOGICAL CHOICE.
81 believe that he is the logical candidate.
and that he deserves To lie nominated There
would be no doubt OF his election
viii the coIored delegates from the South
he committed TO him?''
Many of them, If not all, ami the white
delegates, also, ] believe. Personally. /
shall lose DO opportunity to express my de
sire for his nomination.
Mr.. Langston will deliver a political ad-
dress January 8, at Nashville before the
students of the Fisk University He Will
not admit that his visit to the South will
be made the opportunity for vote-geiting
for his favorite, but It is not characteristic
of him To lose such opportunities, and his
mission there may, therefore. be said To- b..
two-fold.
lie left for Memphis yesterday afternoon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30
NEW BAPTIST PASTOR.
Rev. G.. II. Williams To he Installed
Mt rho metropolitan Church.

Rev. G.. II. Williams ~ He Installed
ut rho Metropolitan Church.
With the opening OF the new year the
Metropolitan Baptist Church. Sixth and A
northeast, viii have new pastor and a
new Sunday-school superintendent.
Rev. Granville H. Williams, who was re-
Gently called by unanimous vote to sue
coed the late Gen. Green Clay Smith, has
accepted. He was to take his pulpit on
the first Sunday in January, but, in COM
pliance with his request. the time has been
extended two weeks. The reason is that
his presence is urgently needed at Bristol.
Tenn, where he has been pastor and a
leading support OF the Baptist Female Col
lege. He is wanted to help raise a fund to
clear the college OF pressing encumbrance
and save it to the denomination.
Rev. ]. d. Smith Of the Baptist Home In
Georgetown has teen supplying the church
for several weeks awaiting DIR. Williams
termination of his work at Bristol and will
continue to do so for the next two weeks.
The church will observe the week of prayer
Francis Mclean.
In the sun1ay-schOol yesterday Mr.. Ed
ward Warren closed his third year of serv-
ice as superintendent and retired, to be
succeeded next Sunday by Col. Thomas H.
Reeves. who has recently come TO Wash
ington from North Carolina. Col Reeves has
had long experience as Sunda y.school
worker and has held all the executive posi-
lions in that service in his own State. He
begins here with the hearty corporation
of his predecessor. It was at bis sugg estion
that Col. Reeves was chosen. Mr.. Warren
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30
Fatal Grade Crossing at Bristol.

Bristol, Pa, Dec. 30.-Anotherrat tai grade
crossing accident happened at the Lafayette
street crossing, on the Pennsylvania rail-
road, at Bristol, at o'clock Saturday cven-
ing. Elizabeth Black, aged IS, with her sis
ter, Mrs. King, crossed over in safety. but
Mrs. King had forgotten package at he'
sisters residence, and her sister started back
after it, and in going across New York
westbound train struck her and instantly
killed her. The Waterman at The crossing
VIM. Brady, left his watch at 6 80, and after
that time there isno protection.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30
DIED IN A DENTISTS OFFICE
Woman to Whom the Doctor Had Re-
fused to Administer Gus.

Woman to Whom the Doctor Had Re-
fused to Administer GUS.
Philadelphia. Dec. 3O.-Mrs. Mary Gold
stein, AZ years old, OF No. 500 Emeline
street died on Saturday in the OFFICE of DR..
Rubensohn, Eighth street, above Lombard.
DR.. Rubensohn is both ply sician and dentist.
On Wednesday the woman brought her son
to him to have a tooth pulled. The boy took
gus. The mother also wanted to take gas
while she had n tooth extracted. but the
doctor used a stethoscope on her chest and
said her heart was too weak TO stand the
strain. He refused to administer gas, he
says. but gave her prescription FOR her
heart.
On Saturday she returned to his office,
and, while she was telling him OF her Illness,
fell into his arms, unconscious. She was
seated in n chair and another doctor was
summoned, but it was seen at once that she
was beyond the aid Of restoratives. Heart
disease is supposed to have caused her
death.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30
RA1F PAsHA TRANSFERRED.

Refused to Place Customs Receipts
at Abdul Hamed's Disposal.
London, Dec. SO.-The London Times
today publishes dispatch from Com
stantinople saying that Ralf Pasha, the
head Of the customs department, has been
transferred to Aleppo because of his refusal
to place at the disposal Of the palace the
customs receipts set apart under special
assignments.
The palaces financial acts during the
past six weeks have been strangely foolish.
The streets Of the city were strewn with
haDdbills Friday night protesting against
the injustice Of spending $4,000 for gifts
to the Gar while the sultaD's servants are
starving owing to the non-payment OF
their wages, which are long overdue.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30
Blxe,,st st. bernard Dead.

Chicago, Dec. 3O.-Aaior F., the largest
st. Bernard dog in America, valued at So
900, is dead, the victim of grip car. He
was caught by the car while walking on Lin
coin avenue On Saturday with his owner,
Mr.. George F. Francis Major F. was two
years old and weighed 220 pounds.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30
New York Excursion Ratios via Penn

On December 81 and January 1 the
Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion
tickets TO all points on its lines east OF and
Including Pittsburg and Erie and west OF
Elizabeth ard Sea Grit, ut reduced rates.
tickets valid for return until January Z.
1895. Also to Richn,ond and other points
South on December 20. 80 and 81, and
January /, good until January7.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30
CIVIL SERVICE PRINTERS
Typographical Union Discusses The Texa.
tious Government OFFICE Case.
TRANSvAAL TROUBLE
Bo.r Burgiers Must BE In Readiness

BOer Burgliers Must BE In Readiness
to Suppress Rebellion.
Pretoria. Dec. 30.-Tbe Trsnsvaal gov.
crn.nent has ordered the Boer Burghers 10
hold themselves III readiness to be called
upon to suppress rebellion.
The trouble bet wecn the foreign residents
of the Transvsal and the Boer government
is increasing In intensity. !,
The leading mines are closing and the
price of breatstuffs in Johannesburg hsa
risen greatly Trains lea wing here are filled
with refugees.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

Odessa, Dec. 3O.-A dispatch from Yeisk.
on the Sea of Azof. states that 500 fisher
men. with hundred sledges and horses.
were carried to sea on an Ice foe. Hair
OF the me n have been rescued aud the rescue
of the others is proceeding.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30
FoIlow,.d tt,e strsthneyis.

Victoria, B. c., Dec. 3O.-The steamer
Danube, which has been the subject of
much anxiety for the past fortnight, re-
turned last evening from an unsuccessful
cruise of three weeks duration in search
OF the Strathnevis. She covered over 1000
miles in her search.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30
Shaw Nav succeed Mayer.

Baltimore, Dec. 3O.-It was stated upon
good authority Saturday that Mai. Alex
ander W. Shaw. chairman of the finance
committee of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road, will be offered the presidency, made
vacant by the resignation of Mr.. Mayer.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30
COULD NOT HEAR THE WARNING.

Killed by Train.
Chester, Pa. Dec. 3O.-Richard O'Conner,
of Wilson street, South Chester, was
struck and killed by the Washington and
New York express on the Potomac. Will
mington and Baltimore railroad last night.
O'Conner was walking on the track a short
distance from his own house. The man
was deaf and could not hear the shouts of
warning.
He was thrown a considerable distance
and was terribly nlaDgled. He was 81 years
OF age and leaves a wife and two children.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

ODD BILLS IN CONGRESS
Measures Which Attract Auention by
Their Peculiarly.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

FIRE FORCE INADEQUATE
Department Seriously Harnper,-i i,y I.a,A
OF Men aud Apparatus.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

KARL. THE VAC VIOLINIST-
Touching Police Station Incident Of
Holiday Week.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

RACING NEWS AND NOTES
outlaw Tracks Across The River VIII Not
Close Down on January 1. 1.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

wHlTELAw REID'S OPINION
He Says Monroe Doctrine Means Keep
orr the Grass" ,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

NAVAL ENGINEER RESERVE
Senator Tillman Has Bill Which A ina
at It's Establishment .
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

THEIR WORK IN ARREARS
Board of Assessors Fsr from Having Gem.
pleted Their Labors.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

NORRIS TOOK LAUDANCM-
Mysterious Case OF Alleged Attempt Ell Is vi.
eide in a Drug Store. /,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

STUDIO WALLS CAVED IN
Artist Kuhn Had Close Call for HIS Life
Oh Saturday Night.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30
Hotel Jo,,nson Cafes.

High grade oysters, live Holsters broiled,
choice fish and game, meals la carte,
midday lunch and table d'hote dinner.
Our oyster cafe for steamed, roast, etc,
is o. K.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

HIS MISSION A MYSTERY
Senor Jorge Ulsar al Venezuela Arrivrs
in Washington.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

ARRESTED ON SUSPICION
Did Albert Neltis Nh rider Mrs. John RIM.
nett Saturday Night?
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

NAPHTHA LAMPS AID CRIME
Economy in Street Lighting Causes Com
plant from Police.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

FOR THE DAYS FIRST HOURS
The Morning Room Now y Necessity 10
wcll-equipped Houses.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

WILL REORGANIZE TODAY
/ Democrats In the Senate viii Demand .
Vote on the Resolution. !
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

PREPARED FOR THE FRAY
Daily and Abbott Ready Ia Step int" the
Arena Tonight. :
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

SCHLATTER FOUND AGAIN
The Healer Is in an Obscure Little Set.
Element in Mexico.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

JUSTICE BREWER DENIES IT
Says He Was Not Offered Place ou The
Venezuelan Commission
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

ZEITOUN NOT CAPTURED
The Town Is Still Filled with Arne.
MAN fssfugees.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

THEIR FAITH UNsHAKEN-
German Bankers Have Fun Confi.ieGce
In American Finances.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

IN THE WORLD OF SPORT
Boxing Carnival al FL Paso, Tex. Rcgips
to Look Promising.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

BIG HAUL OF DIAMONDS
New York Police Have No CIew 10 he Blu Re
dens' Missing $50 900 Worth i.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30

GAY SEASON NEAR AT HIND
After the Presidents New Years Reeep.
ton Society VIII Entertain.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-30
NEWS ITEMS IN
ONE EDITION AeE
REPRINTED IN
ANOTHER.


STARTED FOR ROBBERY
Startling Evidence in the Baltimore Tie
alter Panic Investigation.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-25
An Eloquent sermon.

A very able address and sermon was de-
livered last evening by Rev. g. NJ. Ryder
at the NJ. E. church. His subject was
"Christian Armor," and the remarks of
the evening were appropriate to the ami
versary of Washington's birthday, which
occurred during the week. The Patriotic
Sons of America attended the service.
The choir led in a song service before
the sermon and Miss Maud Bickenbach
sang very fine solo selection.
Rev. Mr.. Ryder paid eloquent tribute to
the memory of Washington, to his genius
and his Craftsmanship and his ability as
a general. Washington and his few men,
though outnumbered by the foe, won tn cir
battles by force of principle and justice.
They fought a good fight. Then the
speaker compared the little band of pa
triots of '76 with the armies of
ancient times and their gen.
erals. The weapons and equipment
were spoken of and from this. the congre-
CATION was directed to the idea of the
Christians warfare as advanced by ST.
Paul. On this he dwelt at length and
closed with an appeal to all present to don
the Christian armor, which would make
them better citizens of this grand re-
public
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-25
This Tramp struck Luck.

Clinton corr. Iowa State Register.
A romance in which the hero is a genus
of the Weary Walker type has just been
climaxed here by his marriage to a pretty
and wealthy widow. after n decidedly
rocky course of true love. Several months
ago a poor, penniless tramp, George Reed
by name, struck the town of Delmar, this
county, drifting in from nowhere, tired
and hungry. Something in his makeup
or distressed condition pleased the fancy
of Mrs. Ann Parker, a comely and WE'LL
TODD widow. and he found much favor in
her sight. She took him in and together
they planted shrubbery, hoed in the gar
den, walked in the twilight and sat in the
shade during many happy and blissful
weeks. The widow had considerable prop
erty and his trampship helped her enjoy
it. All went merry as marriage bell until
the widows relatives interfered. But the
tramp and his lady-love we're defiant,
brooked no interference with their Dunes
tic relations, and served notice upon the
world to mind its own business. But the
relatives were determined, and two weeks
ago Mr.. Reed was arrested for lewdness
and the court was asked to appoint a
guardian for Mrs. Parker. The tramp
was convicted on the charge and sent
enced by Judge Wolfe to 80 days in tho
county jail. But his stay in durance vile
was of short duration. The buxom
widow, having enjoyed Georges society
for some time, was 10th to part from him,
so she appea ed his case to the supreme
court. furnished bonds for him in the sum
of $500, produced license and a clergy
man and was forthwith united in matri-
mony to the object of her affections.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-25
IN The NEW HOSPITAL
The Sisters al s.. AIMS Preparing for
lis Occupancy.
1T IS A FINE BUILDING
One of the Best Jobs of Painting
and Granting That Has Ever
Been Done In These Parts
III The Furniture Arriving.

The Sisters at st. AIMS hospital are
making preparations for occupying the
addition to the hospital. The furniture
has not yet arrived but the mattresses are
here and the fittings are expected daily.
The work of granting and painting the
woodwork is now completed and the Sis
tiers are well pleased with the work, which
is very artistic, and was done by Denis
Shovlin of this city. 1t is one of the best
jobs of this kind that has ever been done
IN this city.
The hospital is now full of patients but
only few cases exist that are of a serious
nature. Most of these are men who have
neglected coming to the hospital until
their diseases had firm hold upon them.
Four patients were permitted to leave yes
terday but their places were soon taken.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-25
Save Macktnac Island.

From the Detroit Journal
Shall Mackinac island go out of ex-
istence as a national park and be sold to
private parties to be sub-divided into
small garden patches, or shall it be trans
ferred to the state for state park? 1t is
picturesque and beautiful bit of natural
scenery, fragrant with hay-fever specifics
and old associations. To convert it to
such base uses as private ownership
might give license to what would seem
like vandalism In the first degree. Even
if reserved by private owners for a sum-
mer resort and made attractive by the adj
dition of pretty cottages, it would be d-
vested of that which now makes it most
attractive-its real character.
Disturb not the legendary trailing ar
butusness of this historic and romantic
garden of the gods. Hand it over to the
state in all its native undefllement. Let
it remain the trysting place of all lovers
of the beautiful, the battle ground of
poetic emotions and the state militia, the
rendezvous of artists, novelists, poets,
pleasure-seekers, influenza and tubercu-
losis. Save it from the destroying hand
of speculative greed.
Let Michigan own Mackinac Islandl