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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-18
ARMY AND NAVY UNION.
Seventh Regular Session Began Hero

Seventh Regular Session Began Hero
Today.
The seventh regular session Of the regular
Army and Navy Union. U. 8. A., began
this morning at 1920 o'clock in the hall,
corner of 9th and Pennsylvania avenue
northwest.
The committee on credentials reported SO
delegates and 80 alterrates present, the
largest number ever in attendance at a
most all the ships of the navy being repre-
sented.
At 1 pm. the union took a recess until
2:30 o'clock. and on reassembling will it is
the general officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-18
Mixed UD Bicycle.

A young colored man named Steptoe, who
gave his name as Ross when arrested, was
locked up yesterday on complaint of Ben.
E. Dakin, the bicycle dealer, and tomorrow
he will be given a hearing on charges Of
stealing bicycles. He went into Dakin's
place yesterday to have his bicycle re-
paired, ard the dealer noticed that the
wheel wss made of parts of two wheels.
These parts have been identified, and be-
cause Of the prisoners conflicting state
ments he will be tried,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-18
Tabor Opera House to BE Sold.

DENVER, Col, May 1s.-That the Tabor
Opera House and the Tabor block will soon
be sold at public auction seems certain. the
state supreme court having affirmed the
action of the Arapahoe county district
court giving the Northwestern Mutual
Life Insurance Company authority to fore
close the first mortgage of 100000. Mrs.
Laura D. Smith, who holds a second mort
gage for 100000, has also obtained per-
mission from the court to foreclose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-18
MIR. Plat Came to Confer.

Ex-senator Thomas c. Plat was in Wash
ington yesterday, having, 1t is said come
over to the capital to confer with Senator
Quay and others upon the means to be
adopted to stem the Mckinley tide now so
strongly setting toward the republican
nomination at St. Louis. Mr.. Plat return
ed to greater New York in the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-18
SENATOR VOORHEES, HEALTH.
A False Report That 1t Will Cause
Him to Retire,

LAPORTE, Ind, May 1s.-A private let
ter received here from Washington con-
veys the Information that Senator yoor-
hees will retire from public life at the end
Of his present term His falling health
has given his friends concern for more
than a year past. 1t is believed that II
his health will permit he will seek to re-
cover strength by a trip to Europe.
The above dispatch Is authoritatlvely de-
nieG by Senator voorhees, closest friends
in Washington The Senator has no IN
tention of retiring from public life his
health has greatly improved. and far from
intending to quit and go to Europe. he Is
preparing to go into the campaigns this
fall with his old-fashioned vigor and en-
ergy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-18
In the Vice President. Pew

Cardinal Satolli was In the Vice Presi-
dents pew in the Senate gallery today, ac-
companied by two OF the members Of his
household. and escorted by Mr.. Louis Ste
yenson. the Vice Presidents SON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-18
Todny's Presidential nominations.

Aoo"Ss fres1oehtfaI nominations.
The President today sent to the Senate
the following nominations:
Interior-Kenneth NJ. Jackson of Alaska,
to be a commissioner in and for the district
of Alaska, to reside at Wrangel; Henry c.
Fink of Colorado. to be receiver of pub
lie moneys at Montrose, Col.
Reconsideration P. Jordan at Lees
burg. Fla; Bernard Monnich, at Hooper,
Nsb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-18
SUNK IN BALTIMORE HARnOR
The Decatur II. Miller Run Down Inv
the BOyyden,

BALTIMORE, Md, May 1S.-The Buck
man Fruit Company's steamship Bowden,
from Jamaica. collided with and sunk the
Merchants and Miners line steamship De-
catur H. Miller in the harbor here this
morning. The Miller had aboard 400 tons
of general cargo from Savannah, and was
shifting to discharge it when the collision
occurred. No lives were lost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-18
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening, the highest
end the lowest and the closing prices of the
New York stock market today, as reported
by Corson & Mccartney. members New York
stock exchange. Correspondents, MesSrs.
Moore G. Schley, No. 50 Broadway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-18
SPREAD OF FOREST FIRES.
Reports of Great LOSS Caused by the
Flames.

CLEARFIELD, Pa. May 1s-Forest
fires are still raging in many places
throughout this county
Word was received from McGee's Mills
this morning that five houses and a church
have been destroyed.
At Montgomery the fires are burning
iercely, and many houses and barns are in
danger.
The Barrett Hotel, at Barrett four miles
from this place. was burned last night
and the town is entirely surrounded by a.
big woods. which is all ablaze. At Lick
Run Leavy, Mitchell & Co.'S logs which
were lying in the run, were eaten up by
the flames.
In Goshen township Archer Spencer's
barn was burned last night, and other barns
and many houses throughout the township
are in danger.
GLOUCESTER, Mass, May 1s.-The fire
which has been raging during the past few
days In the woods at West Gloucester
broke out afresh this morning and once
mere assumed threatening aspect The
fire department was called out just before
10 o'clock to fight the flames, which, famed
by the westerly gale that sprung UP, were
fast making their way toward many valu-
able summer residences. Among the houses
threatened are those of Commodore Hoyey
which was erected at cost of So, 900 and
the magnificent residence of Samuel Saw
yer This property and other buildings of
lesser value lie directly in the path of the
flames.
The fire department is making every eff
fort to stay the progress of the fire. A
dense cloud of smoke hangs over the city
and the harbor, and navigation Is attended
with much difficulty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-18
Grain and Cotton Markets.

Furnished by w. b. Hibbs & Co., 1927 r
street, members New York stock exchange,
correspondents Messrs. Ladenburg, Thai
mann & Co., New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-18
EXPLOSION IN MADRID.
Petard Set on Near the Rovs
Palace.

falaCe.
MADRID, May ia petard was ex-
ploded today in the street near the royal
palace. No damage was done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-18
Loss Estimated mt ssOO.oOO,

PARKERSBURG, w. Va, May 1S.-For-
est fires are raging in Tucker county. Yes
terday hundreds OF men Intellectually
fought the fires. which are burning more
fiercely this morning than last night. TIE
lumbermen estimate loss at 100000. The
Middle Fork portion of the county is COM
pletely wiped out. The adjoining forest IS
now burning, with Indications that the
entire county will be devastated unless a
rain prevents. Weather dry and warm
with high winds. Farmers have left their
homes to seek refuge in larger towns. So
far no deaths are reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-18
Mass Meeting Tonight.

The A. p. A. mass meeting 10 lie held in
Center Market Hall tonight will be ad-
dressed by DR.. Powers of Boston. Joseph
Waldrop Of California, Col. c. c. Bradshaw
of Montana and others. The singing will
be led by Rev. w. w. Dunmire. Represen-
tative Linton will preside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-18
Committee Meetings

A meeting of the executive committee
which is composed of the newly elected Of
ficers, will be held tonight, at which time
there will be meetings of a number Of
other committees. The advisory board Will
hold a final meeting to consider matters
that will have to be attended 10 in the flu
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-11-28
90 Years of Cures.
\ Romance of the War.

Professor III. Newell Martin, who
has just died in England, and who for
many years had the chair OF biology
in the Johns Hopkins University,
Baltimore, was the second husband,
says Town Topics. of the once famous
Baltimore beauty and belle, Miss
Hetty Cary, whose romantic first
marriage to General Pegram was an
affair OF Importance in Richmond in
the days of the war General Pegram
was killed in battle three weeks after
the marriage, and his beautiful widow
remained devoted to his memory for
years, finally surprising her friends by
choosing Professor Martin, man
many years her junior. As Miss
Hetty Cary she had been not only
noted beauty, but in her zeal in the
cause of the Confederacy she had many
adventures was accused of being
spy, crossed the lines several times,
and once was secluded in Baltimore,
where she dared not appear in the
street, except in the deepest widows
weeds. Her choice of this disguise
seemed prophetic of her future sad
fate.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-11-28

the shore ice Captain Rufe had stationed
his assistant with the turkeys The birds
were in crates and bobhcd their heads
up through the Stats wondcringly. They
were rs excited and nervous rs if they
knew tho fate in store for them.
The butt of saw log which had been
rolled out on the ice served as an execu-
TONER'S block Behind this the turkeys
were tied Had they had wit enough TO
crouch down behind it they would have
been safe from the bullets, but the fool
ish birds constantly stretched up their
necks TO see what was going on, and
thus offered fair if not an easy mark
for the sportsmen. The assistant had
rugged up bullet proof wind break of
logs and boards, behind which he might
seek shelter while the rifles were pop
ping.
Inshore, 100 yards away, Captain
Rufe had marked off the line behind
which the marksmen were to stand. The
boys had built up u fire of driftwood,
where numbed fingers might be thawed
ont. and all was in readiness.
Now, boys" spoke up the captain,
we're all ready for the slaughter. I've
got two dozen fine birds out there, fat
and young and tender. and it only costs
you 10 cents shot Who'll open the
ball?"
The captains assistant had tied one
of the turkeys behind the log. and the
bird was peering foolishly about to see
what was going to happen next. There
was a loud laugh from the crowd when
Tuttlc, who kept the hardware store.
stepped up 10 the improvised range and
tossed half dollar TO the captain. with
the remark that he reckoned he could
get two or thrro birds for that.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-11-28

Although the reptiles are much less va
rious in our epoch than during the second
AIRY age, they are still numerous in some
regions. According to Alcide d'Orbigny,
caymans are numbered by thousands in
the province of Moxos. The traveller Le-
guat, speaking Of the extinct tortniscs of
the island Of Rodriguez in i1US. wrote that
they were seen sometimes in troops OF
2,000 or 3, 600, so that one could 60 more
than 200 PAGES on their backs without put
ting his foot on the ground VI. a. Milne
Edwards found reports in tho Office of the
ministry according To which 5000 tor
toises were taken from Rodriguez in u year
and u half To supply Mauritiu> and Reun-
ion Ncnomous Serpents are so common in
India that NJ. Salvage says that in com
parison with them tigers and panthers arc
inoflensiye beasts.
Warm hloodcd animals have especially
multiplied in our epoch. Livingstone met
in the country of the Makololos more than
80 different species of birds, among them
hundreds of ibises, files of 800 pelicans,
myriads Of ducks, many geese. hcrons,
kalas, crossbills, burgills, spoonbills and
ilamngoes and an enormous multitude oi
gulls and cranes. Delegorguc has also exc
cutcd paintings showing the abundance oi
the birds He speaks Of having seen 300 or
1000 vulturcs upon II single elephant :
carcass. Nothing, he says, is more strange
to the hunter than to see rising AT his ap
preach, circling in the air, that mass oi
fcathcrcd creatures which forms kind oi
immense movable dais above him. M. Al
bert Gaudry in Popular Science Monthly.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-11-28

but it was not until the seventh shot
that the waving neck of the turkey dis
appeared from sight.
"Got him that time. Hayes!' re-
marked the captain. Here. boy. run
down and get that bird. will you?"
When the trophy was brought back,
it was "hcftcd' by the crowd, who de-
cided that il was good l2 FOUNDER.
Then the doctor signiiied his intention
of shooting little and "A fresh bird was
put up. The doctor got him at the sixth
shot. and the captain said that go cents
was twice as much as he had expected
to get from him.
Then came the other marksmen. Some
of them shot as many rs a dozen times
without even hitting the stump, and
the next three or four turkeys which
were killed brought the captain in from
81. so to 81 each. The firing had been
going on merrily for an hour. when a
peculiar looking figure came shufiling
down the street.
'Hcllol Here's old Jake. y
Jake proved to be half breed In
dian, we'll known rs 4 village character
4 cur dog loped along at his heels, and
he trailcd an Anticipated and battered
muzzlc loading rifle. Jake viewed the
shooting for awhile. and then handed
out 10 cent piece To the captain with
out word. Raising his long barreled
gun to his shoulder. he cautiously took
aim and fired. The turkeys head still
waved defantly and Jake swore fluent
~ With good deal of grumbling he
fishcd out another dime and reloaded his
rifle 1t was evident that he meant bust
ness this time, for he peered carefully
through the sights before he pulled the
trigger. There was squirt of blood on
the white SNOW, and the turkeys head
disappeared Jake's second bullet had
cut the birds head off as clean as il it
had been severed with hatchet. Tuttle
bought the prize, and Jake went back
up town to invest the proceeds of his
craftsmanship in hot and rebellious
liquor.
These are some Of the incidents con-
uectcd with the most recent turkey shoot
that [ witnessed. and. although that was
u dozen years ago, | suppose that this
coming Thanksgiving there will be a
similar gathering down on the lake
shore SEwELI FORD.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-11-28
WOMEN'S COATS AND CAPES

Very nearly twenty-five hun
drcd Capes are here to choose
from-not a collection of mis-
takes to be foisted upon you,
but garments full of rightness
and style. Paris, Berlin. New
York and Philadelphia con
tributcd to the collection.
Choose. Just one price hint
SS-CapcS Of diagonal cheviot-bouclc
finish full length. circular sweep.
deep storm collar. lined with satin
rhadamc
Coat time is here and choos-
ing is pleasantest and easiest
Just now.
Price hints. with this word
of warning lots are not large.
First comcrS are surcst of
sharing the offerings. OF some
of the lots We have large num-
bers-they are the exception.
S,-.Iacket> OF beaver cloth-tailor
back: bpN-front: newest collars. hip
pockets. coat bound with mohail
braid
S6-.Iackets of boucle cloth, with stock
inett back-new fly-front. with ;
large buttons: plated back: higl
rolling COLA. half lined with satin
rhadamc.
SS. j0-Iackets of boucle chcviot-ful
front: > rows OF fancy shaped but
tons; collar on band; box plated
back; seams all bound: garment,
half lined with satin rhadame
Sl0-Walking Coats of astrakhan-
rich glossy curly siulfS-boX fly
front: double box plated back roll
ing collar that forms perfect storm
collar when turned up; coat lined
throughout with satin rhadamc.
DIN WANAMAKER.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-11-28
Hard to Separate,

\ man or woman imprisoned for life is
practically dcad-actually dead. the law
says, 81 far Us any out side obligations are
conccrncd-and the husband or wife OF
the prisoner, after going through IL certain
form, may legally marry again. But,
strange rs it may seem this is never done.
There is no record of u ease where u
husband and wife have legally separated
ON account of one being imprisoned for
life in this country or on the other side,
said Lawyer Abe llumncl 10 IL New York
Times repurtcr. Ii man is thief or II
forger, his wife goes home Ia her family
disgraccd, but If he commits u crime for
which he is imprisoned for life only sym
pathy Tor him j. felt. Ii Is u living death.
| have sean people who were widely sepa-
ratod--as widely as could hc--hrnught to-
gcthcr ut such time Tho only feeling
is nuc Of pity. and then there is always
the hope ni pardon
Ad1lph lIirschkopf, called the liking Of
lirchuss, who was sclteuccd tn imprison-
ment for life WAS granted permission TO
remain in the lumbs u week. tn give his
signature and consent To- IA religious di-
vorcc, according 10 rahhinical law, which
was necessary before his wife could marry
again. But his wife did not take adVan-
tage Of the opportunity. New York Press.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-11-28

As futile was known to he the poor
est but most persistent shot i'll town, his
optimistic sally was regarded rs the
height of the ridiculous. With good
humored smile he told the crowd to
watch him knock that fellows head
of" and blazed away with his new
breechloading rife His first shot sent
up little cloud of powdered ice 20 feet
to the right Of the turkey. The second
went as far 10 the left The third was
nearer i'll line. but fell so feet short.
while the fourth went sailing harm
lessly over the turkeys head far out
on to the frozen surface Of the lake
You're gittin the range, Tuttle;
you're gittin it," encouragingly sug-
gcsted the captain. while the bystanders
added other remarks which were not so
encouraging.
"I'll get him this time sure, =" said
Tutile. But he didn't. There was much
discussion as 10 where his bullet really
did strike, but the point WAS not settled.
There was no disputing one fact-the
captain had 80 cents in his pocket. and
not feather of his first bird had been
touched
While Tuttle was carefully cleaning
out his rife and reloading another
marksman stepped up to the line. His
bullets went much nearer the mark than
those of the hardware dealers. but u
turkeys head is not an easy mark to hit
at 100 yards, especially when strong
wind is sweeping across the range. So
inside of half an hour Captain Rufe had
been paid almost twice as much as the
bird cost him. and was feeling very good
natured.
Then Hayes. the blacksmith, shoul-
dered his way to the front, unlimbared
his rife and squinted carefully along
the sights 1t took three shots before he
got the gauge and his fourth bullet made
the splintcrs fly from the log. His fifth
;sld sixth shots We're evidently close.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-11-28

thanks approached Miles began TO make
preparations for supplying some sub
stantial dish for the holiday table. He
took down his long barreled fiintlock,
filled his powderhorn and his bullet
pouch. tied on his moccasins and started
out before daylight into the adjacent
woods If he had good luck. he caught
sight of his prey after walk of an hour
or so and laid him low with unerring
aim. Then he proudly walked back to
his log cabin and pumped down q 10
pound gobbler before the admiring Pris-
ella. Surely there was good cause for
giving thanks on such an occasion, for
your domestic reared turkey cannot be-
gin to compare i'll delicate flavor with
that of his wild brother who has fed on
dried berries. nuts and aromatic buds
until his flesh. though perhaps not so
tender. is delicious TO the taste.
1t is in sections where the wild turkey
was once found, but from which he has
disappeared. that the Thanksgiving tur
key shoot fiourishes There being none
of the wild birds about to give the vii
lage marksmen chance to show their
skill, the dome sticatcd turkey is used
as substitute.
Almost every locality of this sort has
an individual who may be- relied upon
to get up the shoot In certain little
town i'll northern Michigan which have
in mind just now this Office was filled
by Rufe jackson, who passed the sum-
mer months in the wheelhouse of a lit
tie tug of which he was captain and
crew. During the fall and winter Rufe
turned his hand TO almost anything that
did not demand hard work and i'll which
there was an honest dollar.
So along about Thanksgiving time
there appeared i'll the local weekly paper
IA notice TO the effect that 'our enter
prsing and genial townsman. Captain
Rufe Jackson, has secured from Detroit
two dozen fine turkeys which he is fat
tening in anticipation Of the annual
Thanksgiving turkey shoot which he
will conduct at the foot of Main street p"
Every one knew the place indicated,
for Main street had definite foot, or
ending. III the lake. So ON Thanksgiv-
ing morning every man who thought he
was good rifle shot-md there were
full twoscore III the vilage-could be
seen making his way down toward the
lake shore.
Hello, dec. Whore you poin with
the gum" was common salutution on
such occasions.
"Oh, just down to the shore.
Expect to get one Of Cap'n Rufe's
turkeys
"Oh, mol I'm just going TO throw a
little lead at 'em for fun. Want TO help
Rufe out, you know.
This reply would call out "a hearty
laugh, for it was well known that the
doctor was one Of the bos. shots i'll town
and that he usually got "a turkey pretty
cheap ON Thanksgiving day.
At the lake shore would be gathered
from 80 TO - men. most Of them with
rifles, but some without. The latter
were the noiEombatanls who had come
down to see the fun along with half the
boys in the village Out on the edge OF
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-11-28

A tired stomach is very much like
a sprained ankle. Ii you suffer from
any of the symptoms Of dyspepsia,
your stomach is tired. 1t needs a
crutch. We must relieve it of all
work for time, or until it is restored
to its natural strength. To do this
successfully, we must use food which
is already digested outside of the body,
and which will aid the digestion OF
other foods that may be taken with it.
Such a product is the Shaker DigeS
tive Cordial.
The Shakers have utilized the di.
gestive principles present in plants for
the manufacture of this article, ana
its success has been truly phenomenal
You can try it for the nominal sum Of
10 cents. as sample bottles are sold by
all druggists at this price.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-11-28

the holiday season just ahead
are ready now.
And you cannot get cot
ton Handkerchief here if YOU
try, nor one with cotton in it.
Pure linen or silk-thc stand
ard is never lowered.
There is no cause for the
extravaganza of buying poor
Handkerchiefs when there is
this one matchless stock Of
right Handkerchiefs to draw
from. High priced , Yes, for
high quality. Your every
Handkerchief need is met
and every Handkerchief is
fairly priced. Instances
Mems pure linen IIemstitched Hand
kerchief>. plain white. 81 80 "A dozen
Made to our order in Ireland.
Mems pure linen Hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs. plain white. fine. $50
dozen Almost any seller woult
think you had good value in thes,
ut $40 "a dozen And you woult
have.
Mems finest linen Handkcrchiefs, JUS
plain white. s. each
Women's pure linen HemSiitche,
lIandkerchicfs. 81 "a dozen.
Women finest linen lIcmstitche,
Handkcrchief>, s. each.
Childreus Hcmsiitched IIandker
chiefs. pure linen. lots Of pretty col
orngS. Sic a dozen.
Children'> pure linen lIcmstitche,
HandkerchicfS. plain white. 81
dozen.
Children's pure linen lIandkerchiefs
scallopri and hand-embroidered. ~
each White.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-11-28
BIG MILLS TO SHUT DOWN.
About Seven Thousand Hands
Will BE Thrown Out of
Work.

NEw YORK, Nov. lS.-lt Is an
nounced in the tapestry mills Of the
Alexander Smiths Sons Carpet Com
panv in Yonkers, that one-halt OF the
force which was employed in the mills
would be laid OIL Friday, and the
remainder by Wednesday of next week,
and that the concern would shut down
until January or later.
Ii was also announced that probably
the other mills OF this company would
do likewise within the next two weeks.
If this occurs about 1000 hands will he
thrown out of work. The cause given
is that there is no market for carpet
and that the company has on hand
manufactured stock tar in advance OF
any probable demand.