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The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
S1SO,OOO in His Pockets.

London, Dec 19.-The body of Capt.
0Tergaard, Of the ship Don Juan,
which was wrecked off Denmark on
December 6, was washed ashore on
Saturday last near the spot where the
vessel was wrecked The body, which
evidently had been buried deep in the
sand and had been uncovered by the
recent storm, was well preserved.
Among the papers found in the cloth
ing were s1S0,000 in bank notes and
American securities, which the author
tiles are holding for the proper claim
ants. The Don Juan was on voyage
from New York to Gothenburg when
she was wrecked.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
A Veritable Charnel House,

indianapolis, Ind, Dec 31.-The per-
sons who searched for the body of ex-
Sheriff Curry, stolen from Greenwood
Cemetery, traced the body to an unoc-
cupied house, which is being fitted up
for the Indiana Medical College, and
in the cellar they found twenty or
more bodies, some in coal-oil barrels
in pickle" and some in ordinary flour
barrels, packed in straw. They had
been brought in from country ceme-
teries within the past two or three
days, and represented all ages, from
mere infants to gray-haired men and
women
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
CASHIER A DEFAULTER.
Another Trusted Employees" Gets Away
With $4,000.

Another TRUSTED Employee Gets AWAY
With $4,000.
Syracuse, N. Y. Dec. ia special
from Rome says that John E. Beilbv
the trusted cashier of the Central Ma
tional Bank, is defaulter in the sum
CT 1000. The shortness in the ac-
counts was first suspected about two
weeks ago by National Bank Examiner
]. Van Vranken, of Schenectady. On
Monday he made the above discovery.
Beilby admits that he had taken about
$4,000, and says that he speculated
in stocks, was caught in a downward
market and took the bank funds to
recover himself Most of these funds
were also lost. Samuel Gillett. the
teller of the bank, who is also the
Mayor Of Rome, disappeared Monday
evening, and his whereabouts are not
now known by his wife. Mr. Beilby.
however, says no one is at fault be-
sides himself, and that Mr. Gillett had
nothing to do with the defalcation.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
Biz Victory for Colleges.

New York, Dec. 1S.-Judge Truax
has handed down a decision in favor
of the plaintiffs in the suit brought
by Amherst, Hamilton, Williams, Ro-
chester and Dartmouth Colleges
against Thomas A. Ritch, Justus L..
Bulkley and Henry W. Vaughan, ex-
ecutors of Daniel B. Fayerweather,
and of his deceased widow. Each Of
the plaintiff colleges receives 100000
by this decision.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
Miihalrl, Indignant.

London, Dec. 3l.-The Daily News's
correspondent in Berlin says that the
Emperor was surprised and Indignant
when ne learned that his offer to in
crease Prince HohenlChe's salary had
become known. The news was CON
veyed to numerous politicians and
newspapers through notes written in
an obviously feigned hand. Many
think that the letters were sent by
the author of the Kotze scandals.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
ROBERT L. sTEVENsoN'S DEATH.
1t Was Caused on Dec. 3 by Paralysis OF
the Brain.

1t Was Caused on Dec. 3 by Paralysis OF
the Brain.
London, Dec. ia dispatch from
Auckland to the Star contains a few
additional details of the death of Rob
ert Louis Stevenson brought by the
Samoan mails. On the evening of De
cember Mr.. Stevenson remarked to
his wife that he felt strange pain in
his head. Almost Immediately after
wards he fell back senseless and me- ser
regained consciousness. He died -
hours later. The cause of his d =
was paralysis of the brain, accom-
led by collapse of the lungs. He
buried on December 4. An OBJ
will be erected over his grave, WI
from it's great height on Pala Hill
be a conspicuous landmark from tn
sea. Mr.. Stevenson had recently sur
fered from exhaustion Of the brab
and had been haunted by the fear th0
his popularity was on the wane
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
Wants to Be q DeaperadO.

I Chicago, Dec. 31.-Irving Mclean is
only little higher than table. He
wears knickerbockers and claims to
be fifteen years old. He has twice
robbed the Post-Office at Fulton, Wis,
breaking into the Post-Ofice December
Z and 20. He admits taking each time
a number of stamps and packages Of
letters. He said to United States
Commissioner Kemp: eyes, I robbed
the Post-Ofice and ran away. I wants
to be leader Of band Of despera-
does. Then would be happy" He il
thinking it over in Jail.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
COLLEGE BOYS POISONED.
Arsenic Found in the Food Served at q
Fowdoin Eating Club.

Arsenic Found in the Food Served at q
Bowdoin Eating Club.
Brunswick, Me-, Dec. Is. - Several
members of the Delta Kappa Epsilon
fraternity of Bowdoin College took
their meals with Mrs. Kaler, who
lives on Pleasant street At dinner on
Saturday peculiar taste was noticed
in the soup and ice-cream, and when
after dinner several of the party were
taken sick, an Investigation was made.
Arsenic was found in both the ice
cream and soup. Mr.. Christie, Mr..
Doherty and Miss Maud Kaler are re-
ported as quite sick, but it is thought
that they will recover. The facts in
the case indicate that there was de-
liberate attempt at poisoning, but
there is no clue to the guilty party.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
Statues of Webster and Clark.

Washington, Dec. Is. = Statues of
Daniel Webster and Gen. Clark, pre-
sented by the State of New Hampshire
to Congress, Will be unveiled at 2
o'clock on Thursday afternoon. There
will be no formal presentation, but
speeches will be made in the House
and Senate.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
The Cruiser Ctncfnra,i.~ >s5snap.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The Secretary
of the Navy has completed his con
sideration of the record Of the court
Johnson, of Erie, Pa, The Living
Pin Cushion" who perforated himself
of inquiry into the grounding of the
cruiser Cincinnati on Execution Rock,
and has written letter to Capt. Hen
ry Glass, her commander, which, it is
understood, reprimands him in some
degree. No further proceedings will
be taken ia the matter.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05

New York. Dec. 31.-Statements have
been made that Miss Madeline Pollard
designed going upon the stage as an
actress, and that in person or by an
attorney she pTpCsed following Con-
gressman Breckinridge about the coun-
try to levy upon the proceeds Of his
lecture tour just begun. Prompted by
these and other statements, Miss Pol
lard makes a complete denial of them
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
IN THE VAULT.
Robbers Thus Lock County Treasurer


In.
Santa Rosa, Cal, Dec. 81. - The
treasury Of Sonoma County was robbed
Of nearly $4,000 Friday and County
Treasurer Stofer was left insensible in
the treasury vault, the robbers lock-
ing the door on him. The robbery took
place about 8 A. M, but was not dis
covered until in the afternoon. All
this time Treasurer Stofer lay on the
floor of the vault gasping for breath,
fearing that every conscious interval
would be his last Had it not been for
the timely arrival of his wife, the
only person in town who knew the
combination, he would have died be-
fore the door of the vault was opened.
Officers are searching the country for
the robber, but not a trace has been
found.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
The Snltan iiiin~.

London, Dec. 1S.-The Central News
correspondent in Vienna says: "Trusty
private adyices from Constantinople
ore to the effect that the Sultan, who
nas been ailing for some time, now
has acute neuralgia and is utterly pros
trated. His condition is supposed to
be the result Of overwork and mental
ANXIETY"
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
Love and ROugIl on Rats.

Amsterdam, Dec. 1S-Vincenz Lo-
reno, aged thirty-four years, died from
taking dose Of rough on rats,
prompted by discoura ging love af-
fair. Loreno had made two former
attempts OF his life. He was infatu-
ated with Jennie Christenzo. The girl
returned his affection, but her mother
interfered, and as result Loreno took
his life
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
Crispi's Fall Predicted.

London, Dec. 18.-The Daily .Chron-
icle's correspondent in Vienna con-
tends that Crispi's standing with the
King has been shaken and his resig-
nation may be expected at any mo-
ment. He thinks that Crispi would
not survive his fall long, as he has
been apoplectic for some time
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
Can't. Da,.ins ra,niIy MINI IL is Lost.

Marblehead, Mass, Dec. 81. = The
family of Capt. Dakin,, who is sup
posed to have been lost on the passage
from Pensacola to a port in South
America on the bark Loyalist, of Nova
Scotia, has given Up all hope Of his
arrival, as he is already three months
overdue. Capt. Dakin's wife and son,
the latter twenty-one years old, were
with him
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
ENCOURAGING Report.

Champion, Mich, Dec. 81. The
Champion mine will resume operations
on January 2, after an idleness of
nearly three years. Two hundred and
fifty men will be put to work. The
resumption Of activity at this mine is
taken as the most encouraging sign
the iron trade has shown for two years.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
A New NIIn for GeorcIa.

Lowell, Mass, Dec 81. = It is an
nounced that the stock of the Whit
tier Cotton Mills is to be increased
from $4,000 to 100000, and that a
new mill of brick. three stories high,
will be built in Georgia. Some Of the
same grades of goods will be nanufac-
tured there as in Lowell now.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
Unclaimed Fortunes.

Washington, Dec. 18.-Ambassador
Bayard, in a letter to the Secretary Of
State, repeats a warning frequently
given before by the American Minis
ters in London, but which will prob
ably continue to be disregarded by
eredulous dupes. as to the existence Of
rast unclaimed fortunes in England
awaiting American heirs.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
Arrested for Perjury

Seattle, Wash, Dec. S1.-Dr. w. P.
Brooke, president of the suspended
Aberdeen CWash) bank, has been ar
rested, charged with perjury. 1t is
claimed that his personal property is
listed with the assessor as the banks
property and that the bank paid the
taxes
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
TO WIN A MEDAL.
A Fireman Turns Incendiary for This

Fireman Turns Incendiary for This
Purpose.
North Tonawanda, Dec. 81. - John
Goerke, aged twenty-one, a member
Of the Columbia Hook and Ladder
Company, and a delegate to the State
Firemens Association, was arrested
last night, charged with being the per-
son who tcaused the numerous. fires
here in the last six months. There
was a medal offered for the fireman
first at the fire and Goerke was al
ways the nearest there. This is sup
posed to be his reason.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
The Rome Rank Shortage

Rome, N. Y, Dec. 3L-The total
shortage of Cashier Bielby and Teller
Gillette. Of the Central National Bank,
has now reached an aggregate of $70,-
000 An additional shortage Of $4,000
was found in Mayor Gillette's accounts
and he is re-arrested and unable to
furnish bail. He is ill.,
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
Pin Cushion on 4 Drunk,

Olean, n. Y, Dec. 31.-Prof. Frank
with pins, swallowed tacks and did
similar feats while On a drunk here.
was thrown from a saloon. He opened
fire on the crowd with revolver and
shot Thomas Fee. Johnson was caught
and is in Jail
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
The Ric Shnms Combine.

Bridgeport, Conn, Dec. 31.-James
A. Bailey, Nate Salisbury and w F.
Cody have formed a partnership to
consolidate the Wild West and Fore
paughs shows next season, with a
capital of $1,000. 600. The new part
ners will have no interest in the Bar
mum & Bailey show.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
Story of the Murder.

Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 10. - In the
Zawacscki murder trial young Wlad-
islaus Bariewitz, the tweIve-year-
son of the murdered man, told with
faint voice and choking sobs that his
father had been thrown to the floor
and his mother had held his feet while
Zawacski sat on his stomach Dedlow
choked him with his hands.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
Am EIoper and Embezzter.

Butte, Mont, Dec. 31-F'red Walker,
young man with a wife and three
children, has eloped with Ida Braddle,
a seventeen-ycar-oid orphan who has
q fortune OF $4,000. Walkers family
is left destitute He is short $500 as
the treasurer of the American Rail-
way Union, and took $500 belonging
to the business in which he was a
partner.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
IaMNnr Halo IIeatPn.

New York, Dec. 31-A conclusion
was reached Friday afternoon in
the proceedings whereby Lawyer Will
lam H. Hale, of Brooklyn, sought to
impeach Police Justice Patrick J. Div
yer, it being ordered that the charges
against the defendant be dismissed.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
Lynehings Win, 8 to 3,

Raleigh, N. c., Dec. 19.-The oficial
report of the Attorney General shows
that during the past two years there
were three legal hangings and eigh.
lynchings in North Carolina. There
has been decrease Of crimes againsC
women.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
Mrs. Havemeyer Still yerv III.

Westchester Village, N. Y, Dec. 1S.
Mrs. Charles F. Havemeyer, who is
Ill at her home with typhoid fever, is
still delirious, but seemed a trifle i'm
proved in condition. Her condition is,
however, such that alarm is felt by
her relatiyeA
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
Pleasure Seekers Frozen.

Shelbyville, Ind, Dec S1.-Minnie
Maple and Susie Mitchell, daughters
Of prominent citizens here, were so
badly frozen while on their way to a
party that they may die. Should they
recover, amputation of their limbs
will be necessary
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
A Despondent Mnther,s Crime

Cassvffle, Mo-, Dec. 10. - At Dry
Hollow tragedy resulted in the death
of mother and two children. Durinc
a fit of dependency Mrs William
Jones cut the throats Of her five and
seven year old children with a razor
and then committed suicide in the
same manner.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
Debs VIII Not Appeal.

Chicago, Dec 19.-Eugene v. De5s,
President of the A. r. T., and his COZ
leagues have decided to take the pea
atty imposed by Judge Woods With
out appeal. They will go to Cook
County Jail next Monday.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
Talk of an Early SSion.

Washington, Dec. 31-The talk Of
an early session of the Fifty-fourth
Congress has been revived. 1t is
thought the question depends on the
attitude Of this Congress on the ur-
gency, deficiency and income tax ap-
preparation bills.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
Seed Potatoes for Irish Farmers.

London, Dec. 31.-The Daily News
says: With a view to averting potato
famine in Ireland, the Government has
decided to advance money, without in
terest, to the poor law guardians for
the purchase Of seed potatoes.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
The Heirs WIN Appeal.

New York, Dec. 31-The heirs of
Daniel B. Fayerweather will appeal
from the Judgment Of Judge Truax
setting aside the $3,O00,000 deed of
gift to several colleges.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
Rnrned to Death.

Rochester, N. Y, Dec. 19.-By the
explosion of a quantity of liquid stove
polish which Mrs Caroline S. Nc
Naughton was using on heated stove
last night, the woman was so teIEiDiy
burned that she died a few hours later
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
To Resume Work ON Fortffications.

Whitestone, L. l., Dec. S1.-Work on
the Notifications at Willet's Point, dis
continued last September on account
Of lack of funds, will be resumed as
soon as possible after New Years.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
No Currency LEGISLATION

Washington, Dec. 31.-Gov. Oates, Of
Alabama, says there will be no cur
rency legislation in this Congress. He
thinks the Nicaragua Canal bill will
be defeated.
The Washington bee., 1895-01-05
parade in Honor of John Burns.

Parade in Honor OF John buT"a'
Pittsburg, Dec. 19.-Preparauons are
under way for a parade in which 2y'-
900 workingmen are expected % 'aG9 il,,
part in honor Of John Burns '-'i'
next week.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-08
PROF B.Tw.sHINeTON.

Booker T. Washington is unques-
tiOnably one of the most remarkable
young American citizens of African de-
scent in this county to-day. He is a
Nirginian by birth. 1t was in April
1857 that he first saw the light Of day,
He was a slave, reached Richmond Va.
in 1871 without a dollar and after
working on a vessel unloading pig iron
was able to reach Hampton with only
fifty cents in his pocket He entered
the Hampton Normal and Agricultu-
raj Institute remaining there three
years, working his way through and
graduated with one Of the honors of
his class. He taught in West Virginia
and later entered Wayland Seminary.
Washington d. c., spending a year
there. lie returned to Hampton n. &
A. Institute as teacher re-
naming there two years. In 1881 ap-
plication was made by the citizens of
Tuskegee, Ala. for some one to start
an institution on the plan of Hampton.
There was neither land or money there
only the promise of the state to nav
5000 annually toward the expenses. of
the School. There are now 1900 acres
of land and 2S large buildings with
over a thousand pupils and teachers.
The valuation of the institutions prop
erty is $250,000 Prof. v ashington is a
great success in securing donations
for his institution from wealthy indi-
viduals. He has raised from $4,000
to 100000 Prof. Booker I. Washing
ton has accomplished even more than
Gen 5 Q. Armstrong. He had less
opportunities, was of an humble origin,
labored under great disadvantages.
and was the Generals pupil. True it
is that the glory Of the departed indus
trial leader is still shining with re-
splendant lustre in his sdark-skinned fol-
lower. We regard Prof. Washing
ton as being one Of the greatest indus
trial leaders in the world today. He
is modest, unassuming and determined
he is benefitting the race with which
he is identified.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-08

teaching successfully in the country
has returned home.
Don't you know that Manchester
John Cogbill is going to recite at the
Moore st. Baptist Church Yes in
deed, he's comingwi something fine
He will recite by request mani
Occasionally during our meander-
ings through this vale of tears (Jack-
son Ward we hear of the conquests,
etc., of some of the fair -maidens of this
vicinity. "I've met thee, but too late''
quoted a would-be gay Lothario the
other week when he received the infor
nation that she was engaged and "his
cake was all dough-" Selah.
We think it is time that a certain
young lady should give that hat up
Richmond planet., 1895-06-08
Personals & Briefs.

Have you paid your subscrip-
Did you borrow this journal =?
Why not subscribe ? Only cents per
week, or 90 cents for four months.
Yearly subscribers can secure
the dollar chromos. Call and see
them at this office.
We do the finest kind of lob
printing from visiting card to pos
ter.
Bring your job work to the
PLANET Office.
Prof. G. w. Hayes and bride ar
rived in the city from Saratoga, N Y
on Wednesday, the 9Th inst, and left
next day for Lynchburg, Va.
Examination in the public
schools are now in progress.
Miss Halfkenney, one of Harts-
horns most accomplished teachers
left last Monday for her home in Nova
Scotia
The Old Boys will go to Washington,
Sunday night, August Ilth. Wait for
them.
"Mesdames A. ID. Price aud Fan
ME Payne Walker and Mr.. Conaway
Reid will sing at the Y M. G. A., to-
morrow, Sunday at 5 80 p. M, accom-
panied by Miss Olivia Oliver.
A. G. Lavar of Baltimore, Md.
WAS in the city this week and called on
US.
Mr.. R. n. Jackson and John Will
kins of Lynchburg called on us this
week.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-08

His white ,shirt front and elevated
head makes him a conspicuous figure.
He is Grand Inner Guard, and he ap-
preciates the honor conferred.
Sir Ellis is a member OF Virginia
Lodge, No. @.
THE SUPREME REPRESENTATIVE.
To the right OF the picture but in
front OF him is Sir Henry J Jones. the
Supreme Representative. He has
held offices of honor and trust in the
organization. is a member Of Friend
ship Lodge, No. 3, of Norfolk. and will
make a faithful representative dur
ing the session of the Supreme Lodge
In the front with his satchel in his
hand is Sir. l.. s. Luton, Second atten-
dant. He is a new officer, having lust
been elected. He is a member OF
Friendship Lodge No. of Norfolk.
ExAMINEs THE CANDIDATES.
To the rear Of him is Dr.. II. L. Har-
Richmond planet., 1895-06-08

Stephen w. Farrell and Tanner
Jackson, his mother would be glad for
the help OF kindness of any body
through the mercy of God working
on their hearts as she is very old and
almost blind. / am lame and not been
able to stand alone and dress myself
for more than three years. My room
is up over Isaac jenkins, No. 1910 +.
Leigh Street.
He stumped his toe but it will be
well in time to go to the Moore Street
Church, Monday night, June 10th to
hear Mr.. @. @. Williams.
Deacon John GreenhoW was tax
en- sick and fell on the corner of 3rd
and Leigh Sts., Saturday night, June
lst. He was carried home by Mr..
Richard Robinson and another friend
who were passing at the time.
Through the efforts of Attorney
John Clinton, Jr Hon E. @. Minor
Judge of the Law and Equity Court
granted Mr.. John Thomas an absolute
divorce from his wife, Mollie Thomas
on May 18th, 1895. The remarkable
thing about this is that the suit was
commenced and the divorce granted
all within the space Of 40 days.
Why are you laughing? Because
am going to hear Mr.. G. H. Munford
sing at the Moore st. Church, Monday
night, June 10th,
The Memphis Watchman, in its
issue of May the 3Oth, published a sym
postum of opinions together with por-
traits of the writer's as to what the Ne
gro should do to better his condition.
The Educator, published by
Morgan College at Baltimore, Nd, is
an excellent magazine and deserves
liberal patronage.
Mr.. Edward Mayo, and his
daughter, Miss Florence, of West
View, GoOchland Co Va. called on us.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-08

and not try and pull it to pieces before
the owner.
We see that the "Prodigal Som =? has
returned home.
1t is rumOred that the sister who
was done up" in that pugilistic COM
bat mentioned by US some time ago,
has recovered. We are glad to note
such, and are assured that such will
not happen again, as education will
teach them better.
RumOr has it that New Jersey
orange will pluck a rose from this
Ward in the near future. Remember
rumor is like a kiss, because it goes
from mouth to mouth.
We regret to say that it seems that
the young people are a little rOwdy in
the First Precinct. It has been our
pleasure to see the cops on the look
out for several parties in that section.
Hot weather kept a good number
from. attending the Sunday School
Union on last Sunday, nevertheless it
was a grand affair.
The boys are still entering the ma
trimOnal circle.
She left the city but not until her
fellow gave her the g. b.
Roaming the parks and viaducts has
become fashion with the young peo-
pie, especially since the weather has
become so hot.
He stood on the viaduct Monday at
ternoon waiting for his best girl. But
oh ! when she appeared she was ac-
companied by her big brother.
Young men, you should not desert
your trade for whiskey just because
you had a chance to get where there
are barrels of it.
Say, what will those young ladies
do, since their place of refuge-The
Holy Sanctified Church-has been de-
stroyed by fire?
Two hours pleasure at the Concert
at Moore Street Baptist Church, Mon
day night June 10th.
MAGNo Duo.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-08
THE wHEEL-HoRsn oF rHR oRpER.

Next is Sir. VIM. M. Reid, the Grand
Master of Exchequer, who is unques-
tonably the best posted Sir Knight
upon affairs pertaining to the organi-
zation. He can be readily distin-
guished by his derby hat, mustache
and side whiskers. He is methodical
in all of his dealings and it is to him
that the Grand Lodge looks upon ali
legal questions, or Interpretation of
supreme Lodge law. He has been in
the organization from its incipieney
Richmond planet., 1895-06-08

COWAN-Died at his residence
1914 W. Leigh St., in the 3Oth year Of
his age, Mr.. Thomas J. Cowan, Satur-
day, May 25th at $40 o'clock. His fu-
neral took place from the Sharon Bap.
tist Church, Monday, May 9th. Rev
Graham of the Fifth st. Bapt. Church
preached very feeling sermon. Pail
bearers we're honorary, Tennie Funn,
William West, Willis James and John
Dennis active, Mack Wingfield, Ross
Mason, George Preston, Robert Mayo,
Elijah Lewis and Jessie Bundlev.
The casket was black cloth-covered
with silver mounted handles. The flo
raj designs were numerous and costly.
Funeral director A. d. Price oficiated