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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-12
EDGAR WILSON ('BILL") NYE.

James Whitcomb Riley, who was Mr..
Nye's close friend and business partner
on the lecture platform for anumber OF
years. Boil.
1--WE two have shared confidential sor-
rows and joys" said Mr.. Riley when he
received word of the death of his, old
friend. "My grief is that of brother,
so companionable had we become. al
ways found Mr.. Nye wholly unselfish.
He was most gentle at heart, with un-
failing hope and cheer. His was noble,
heroic life, full of devotion to his home,
his mother, brothers, wife,. children,
and friends. 1 cannot doubt that some
how, somewhere he continues cheerily
on in the unbroken exercise of his
spiritual capacity" ... .~' E..
The following is his further tribute
to the memory of his friend:
., EDGAR WILSON NYE.
The saddest silence falls when laughter
lays
Finger on lips, and falteringly breaks:
The glad voice into dying minor shakes
And quavers, lorn as airs the wind-harp
plays
At wane of drearest winters bleakest
days -......'
A troubled hush, in which all hope for
Sakes
Us, and the yearning, upstrained vision
aches.
With tears to drown cen heaven from our
gaze.
Such silence, after such glad merriment--
o, prince of the halest humor, wit, and
cheer,
Could you speak yet again I doubt not
we
quent
Above all murmurings Of sorrow here,
Calling your love back to us laughingly
James Whitcomb Riley.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-12
SENATOR WILLIAM p. FRYE.

fairs, breadth of craftsmanship, and
conscientiousness of purpose, Mr.. Frye
has no superior in the republican ranks.
In point of cleanliness of record he
measures up to the highest ideas. As
an orator he has few superiors, and
there is no senator who brings to the
discussion of economic questions larger
information or more convincing logic
than he habitually does. He has prob
ably no aspirations to the presidency,
but if the republicans of Maine were to
agree upon him as 2 candidate he would
prove formidable competitor to the
candidates now in the field.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-12

time to his private quarters, accom-.
panied by his wife, who has been by his
side during all the exciting scenes.
They locked the door. They knelt down
and prayed for strength. The ennis
saries came again with their tempting
offer. He met them calmly and firm
ly. He listened to their address, the
pictured glories of future independence
and great results for the cause of re-
ligion.
1T cannot be-" he said. II thank
you, dear friends, for the honor you
have rendered me, the confidence and
the trust you have shown me, but I
must decline. Mrs. Booth and will
quietly retire from the army in which
we have labored so long. Good-by and
Gods blessing rest upon you'll"
Unquestionably a decided anti-Eng-
lish feeling has strongly manifested it
self in the ranks of the Salvation Army.
1t is claimed by many salvationists
that If the commissioned officers OF
the army in America should decide to-
rebel against English domination, and
summon to lead an American Salvation
Army Ballington Booth and his wife,
they will willingly respond.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-12
WILL REMAIN LOYAL.
Mr.. and Mrs. darlington Booth Decline ID
Lead AN InsurrectIon.


Lead AN Insurrection.
darlington Booth and his wife have
retired from the command Of the SAL
walton army in America Eva Booth
has been placed in command tempo
rarily. Mr.. and Mrs. Booth accepted
their dismissal very quietly. They were
asked if they would go to England or
remain in America. "We will remain
here" said the ex-commander. I'VE
are American citizens, our children arc
Americans, and we do not intend to
go to England"
The New York World says that Bal
lington Booth was offered the leader
ship of an independent American Sal
walton Army. The brigadiers, adju-
tants and majors whom he had ere
ated in all parts of the country be-
sought him TO become their general.
Darlington Booth retired for short
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-12
IN wAsHlNeToMs HONOR.

Monument to Commemorate the Birth
place of Our First President,
The movement to erect monument
In honor of George Washington at the
place of his birth has recently taken
definite shape and may be regarded as
among the accomplishments of the
near future. Last year congress appro-
priated $1,000 in furtherance of the
project. The design submitted by
John Crawford & Son, of Buffalo, has
been accepted. The site of the
house in which Washington was
born, which is determined now
only by a scattering pile Of
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-12
Four Duchesses I'm the Family.

There are four duchesses of MARI
borough now living. These are Con-
suelo, reigning duchess; Lillian, wife
of Sir William Beresford; Fanny, the
grandmother of the present duke and
mother of the late Randolph Churchill,
and Jane, widow of the late sixth duke.
These do not include Lady Blandford,
W no was divorced before the late duke
reached his title.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-12
How q Girl Catches q Ball.

When g1l tries to catch a ball she
throws her arms wide apart, waits un-
til the ball hits her on the nose, turns
her hands with windmill motion, runs
after the ball, picks it up, brushes her
hair out of her eyes and smiles. as
though her way of doing it cannot be
improved upon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-12
MRS. ADLAl STEVENSON.
Just Elected President of the Daughter
OF the Revolution.

Sust Electod PRESIDENT or the Daughters
of the Revolution.
Mrs. Adlai e. Stevenson. the wife Of
Vice-President Stevenson, who has just
been elected president-general of the
Daughters of the American Revolution,
is fitted in every way for the signal hon.
or that has been conferred upon her by
her patriotic friends. The Daughters
OF the American Revolution was organ
lied in Washington in 1890, and has o
membership of 10000 in 40 states. 1t is
one of the most important women's pa
triotic societies in the country. Its
conditions of eligibility to membership
are as follows: ANY woman may be
eligible for membership who is Of the
age of Is years and who is descended
from an ancestor who with unfailing
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-12
DILLON MADE LEADER.
The New Chairman OF the Irish Parlia-
mentary Party Strong Man.

mentary Party Strong Man.
John Dillon, who has just been elected
chairman of the Irish parliamentary
party, is not only an able parliament
tartan and politician, but qualified
physician and surgeon. His father was
John Blake Dillon, of Dublin, a famous
barrister. Mr.. Dillon inherited his rare
power of oratory from his father, who
was likewise patriotic NJ. P, sitting
for Tipperary in 1866. Mr.. Dillon's
mother was Adelaide Hart. He was
born in 1851, and was graduated from
the Catholic university of Dublin. He
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-12
BIRTHPLACE
GEORGE WASHINGTON.

'''''''''..'''''' ..'.''....'..'......
On the lowest foundation will be the
following:
Erected by the United States, A. d.
1896"
The shaft will be visible from passing
steamers and will divide with Mount
Vernon the interest of the Potomac
tourist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-12
RlAEY.s POETIC TRIBUTE.
The Hoosier Poet Deplores the Death Of
Edgar Wilson Nye.

Edgar Wilson ("Bill') Nye, who died
February %, near Asheville, N. c., was
born in Shirley, Piscataqua county,
Me-, the 25th of August, 1850. He was
educated at an academy at River Falls,
Wis, removed to Wyoming territory,
studied law, and was admitted to the
bar in 1876. He began early to con-
tribute humorous sketches to the news
papers, using the pen name of "Bin
Nye," was connected with various west
ern journals, and afterwards settled in
New York city. He has published "Bill
Nye and the Boomerang" Chicago,
1851, "The Forty Liars" (1ss3), "Baled
Hay" (1ss0, bill Nye's Blossom Rock"
(1ss5), and Remarks" (1ss6). h
No one heard the news of bill" Nye's
death with more sincere sorrow than
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-12

The sea is infinitely more productive
than the land. 1t is estimated that an
acre of good fishing will yield more food
IT. n week than an acre of the best land
will yield in year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-12
win soften the Skin.

A starch bath will aid to soften and
whiten the skin. 1t is made by dissolv-
ing half pound of starch in water and
adding it to the bath.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-12
PRESIDENT PRO TEN.
Frye, of Maine, Honored by the Repul
licans In the Senate.

The selection of Senator William p.
Frye, by a unanimous vote, as president
pro tenn. of the United States senate is
a deserved tribute to one of the ablcst
men now in public life in this country.
In point of practical capacity for af-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-12
Americans Pay Big TaIe.

The people of the United States pay
more taxes than the people of any other
nation on the globe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-12
Mining In Alaska.

There are Is quartz mills in Alaska
with an aggregate of 500 stamps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-19

cient Cnited Order Sons and Daughters
Of Moses. White Tabernacle, No. 80. i
Harris. Lorcnzo, and Others, trust, An
cient United Order Sons and Daughters
Of Noses, White Tabernacle, No. 80. ....s
Evening star., 1896-01-20
Robberiesi Reported.

Mt. Rine of 40a Tth street southwest re-
ports the theft of9a blue overcoat from his
house Friday evening
G.. r. Bigslow, 4OS Sd street northwest,
complained to the police that his house
was entered Friday night and black
overcoat and clock were stolen. Admit
tance was gained through a side window.
G. c. Miller reports that his house, 502
Maine avenue, was entered early yesterday
morning through a front window and a
dark oNercoat and a black dress coat were
stolen.
A sneak thief entered the hallway of 5Q7
B street southeast yesterday and stole an
overcoat and derby hat belonging to w. F.
Tappan.
Jacob Shappins, 9OS D street, reports that
a silver watch and chain were stolen from
his store Saturday.
Mrs D. Marks Of 17o5 10th street COM
plains to. the police that SIT was stolen
from her house Saturday evening.
Mrs G. Bruce, 2205 7th street, reports
Auilt. They were stolen Saturday from the
yard in rear Of her house.
Max Sherman, 224 AZ street southwest
complained to the police this morning that
a pair of trousers were stolen from in front
of his store Saturday morning
c. M. Staley, 1881 F street. reports the
theft of macintosh coat within the la ST
ten days.
w. Venable, 11O7 South Carolina avenue
complains to the police that three pairs of
shoes and a mounted bird were stolen from
his wagon while in front of his store on
Friday
Evening star., 1896-01-20
HYATTSVILLE.

Thieves entered the residence of Mrs. Paul
F. Tricou few nights ago and stole sew
eral articles of clothing.
Golden Chain Lodge, 1. o. G. T., held the
first of a series of public meetings last Fri
day night at Good Templars' Hall, on Mary
land avenue. Mr.. H. o. Emmons delivered
an able address, setting forth the object of
the order, and an interesting literary and
musical program was presented, in which
the foIlow.rg persons participated: Mrs. w.
H. Richardson, Misses Jessie Davis and
Marie Maloney, and Masters Charlie Rich
ardson and Willie Maloney. Refreshments
were served by the ladies Of the lodge.
Mr.. Alexander NJ. Schoepf has resigned his
position under the District in order to con-
meet himself with the engineer corps of the
Columbia and Maryland electric railway.
The Masons of this place will hold a fair
and bazaar in their new temple, on Spencer
street, during the entire week, commencing
Monday, February 3, for the purpose Of
finishing and furnishing the new building.
The following executive committee, repre-
senting Mt. Hermon Lodge, No. IT'D. A. F.
and A. NJ, has been appointed: George N.
Walker, chairman; F. A. Holden, secretary;
Louis D.. Wine, Harry B. Major, VIM. p.
Magruder, Chas. w. Leannarda, DR.. 8. c.
Cox.
Mr. Clarence Mullfken and Miss Irene Null
liken of Mulliken's Station, Nd, have been
visiting the family Of DR.. Chas A. Wells.
Evening star., 1896-01-20
TALK WITH CISNEROS
The Stars Cuban Correspondent
Visits the Insurgent President.
TOILSOME TRIP INTO TEE INTERIOR
Slow and Cautious Running Of
the Trains.
ON CUBTTAs MOUNTAIN TOP

From The Stars Special Correspondent.
CUBAN EXECUTIVE HEADQUARTERS.
CUBFFAS MTS., Cuba, January II. 1896.
For six weeks the executive headquarters
of the Cuban revolutionary republic have
been located in these mountains. Twenty
five miles away is the city of Puerto Prin-
cipe. with a Spanish garrison Of 5000 men,
A study of these two facts is sufficient to
Impress one with the splendid position taken
by the Cubans for the chief offices Of their
republic. Not even an attempt has been
made by the Spaniards to dislodge them, and
President Cisneros and his cabinet are as
secure from the enemy as they would be in
the main citadel Of Gibraltar. Indeed, the
great modern guns that coul1 in time play
havoc with the almost imp-egnable "key to
the Mediterran cam would IvaI naught
against the fifteen miles of rocks and ridges
that encircle and hide the modest, very
modest, wooden buildings that compose The
executive mansion and department build.
ings Of the yet unrecogniZed republic OF
Cuba.
Three days ago The Star correspondent,
left Havana by the steamer Julia Of the
Herrera line, and arrived ut Nuevitas, o,
the north coast, twenty-five hours after
The Hotel America, older evidently than the
continent after which 1t was named, wa:
Evening star., 1896-01-20
Ovcrcrowded Carriages.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
How dangerous a thing it is for men to
become accustomed to sights of cruelty!
This truism may be as old as the time of
Epictetus, but it should not be forgotten
in the days of President Cleveland We see
things around US, accept them as condi-
tfons of life, and often cease to inquire if
they are contrary to the laws of humanity
and open to remedy by some common effort
What happens in the case of the herdic
stages every morning and afternoon is an
illustration Of this statement It Is among
the strangest and most regrettable sights
in the metropolis of the country to witness
these vehicles crowded far beyond their
seating capacity, sometimes with IS 20 40
adults Of mixed sexes and races dragged by
a pair of poor, undersized, ill-matched chea D
horses, with every sign of discomfort both
to man and beast.
AS for the condition of the carriages the
harness and the general equipment. the
whole is beneath criticism. Is this state Of
things to continue forever? 1t is shameful
enough now, but what will 1t be in severe
weather, when the streets are slippery and
travel difficult? Is there enough public spirit
among US to insist lon some change for
the better? Would 1t not be fair to urge that
the District Commissioners take the matter
urder advisementF and order that the num-
Ito be carriedaain Zach carriage shall be
affixed in legible letters? Any overcrowding
would then be at the risk of the herdic
company. Moreover, Tor the sake Of health
and cleanliness, should there not be an in
spector of public carriages, to secure inli-
viduals, particularly women and children,
in the enjoyment of their rights when tray.
cling in public conveyances? The condition
of the horses should be watched by the
employees Of thel society for preventing
cruelty to dumb animals who ought NOT to
hesitate to employ their powers whenever
and wherever needed CIvIs.
Evening star., 1896-01-20
Death of John b. Alley.

A dispatch from Newton, Mass, an
nounces the death Of John B.. Alley yester-
day, in his seventy-ninth year. Mr.. Alley
was resident of this city for a number
Of years, making his home in the house at
the southwest corner of 18th and K streets.
He became interested in Washington real
estate, purchasing an interest in the Sun
derland holdings, which comprised some of
the best building sites in the northwest
A resident Of this city who knew Mr..
Alley very well in speaking of him this
morning said: He was remarkable man,
starting out as poor boy and accumu-
lating a very large fortune. MI Alley
reversed the usual principle that is fol
lowed III business and said that 1t made no
difference to him about the personnel of q
business enterprise as long as he had the
law on his side and the papers were prop
erlJ- prepared. He was largely interested
in min.ng operations and was also engaged
in the bai:king business in Boston. Sew
eral years aEa he went into bankruptcy.
At one time he was reputed to be worth
about $12,OOO.OOO."
Evening star., 1896-01-20
Highway ROBBERY.

James Harrington, an aged man, who
lives near Ivy City, came into the city
Saturday night to do some shopping, and
1t was about o'clock when he started
home. When he reached 1st and r streets
northeast he met q tail colored man, who
dealt MIN q severe blow on the head. So
severe was the blow that Harrington was
rendered unconscious, and when he recov-
cred he found that provisions, q sack of
-four and some meat had been taken.
He made his way home when he had re-
covered frop the effects of the blow, and
Policeman Foley arrested John Beverly,
whom Harrington identified as his assail-
ant. The nour was found scattered on the
ground, bat the meat and other articles
had been taken away.
, Beverly was tried In Judge Miller's court
today on o charge Of highway robbery and
was committed In default Of $1,000 security
for the grand jury. -
Evening star., 1896-01-20
She Was Disorderlx.

Louisa Brown. a colored woman, who al
ways gives the police trouble when she is
under arrest, gave Policeman Auldridge
a lively tussel Saturday night when he
took her in charge for disorderly conduct.
When the patrol box at 7th and streets
was reached Louisa entertained a big
crowd from the market for several min
utes. This morning Judge Miller gave her
sixty days in Jail in addition to q fine of
80 for disorderly conduct, and while on her
way to the dock she made use of some
language not very choice.
"She called me -" said the police
man to the court.
But not loud enough for anybody to
hear" said the judge
I'VE heard her." chorused several police
men.
What did you say?" the girl was asked.
II said I could stand on my head for
sixty days.
No additional penalty was imposed
Evening star., 1896-01-20
BROKE THROUGH THE LINE.
Gomez Passes Batabano and Goes Into
the South of Matanzas.

Gomez Passes Bataban and Goes Into
the South of Matanzas.
The Cuban insurgent leader Gomez, is
now proceeding In the direction of Ciene-
gas de Zapta, the great swamp I'm the
southern part of Matanzas, Cuba, for the
purpose it is supposed, of awaiting juno
ton there of the forces who are advancing
from the eastern provinces.
Col Galbio attempted with Spanish troops
to keep the insurgents from crossing to
the eastward of the line from Havana
south to Batabano. He was attacked by
Gomez forces. The troops met the attack
of the insurgents kneeling, and withheld
their fire until the enemy was within a
short distance. The report says that the
insurgents left eleven killed on the field,
and nine more were found in a cane field a
short distance away. The Spanish artil-
lery was effective. The insurgents retreat
ed, 1T lis reported
Although the report thus states that
Gomez was repulsed, 1T is stated that he
moved afterward south Of Melena upon
Guines, and in the direction of the village
of San Nicolas. These points are east
ward of the military line of Batabano, and
indicate that Gomez was successful in his
attempt to break through that line.
During his operations Saturday Gomez
invaded Bario and Pueblo Nuevo within
the limits of Pinar del Rio. The garrison
made a staunch defense, the colonel taxi
ing part in the battle, and upon being
WIFI pdyOHtl lne lHSuIEenlS
are reported to have retreated with a
numerous loss. The troops lost nine.
Weyler 10 Succeed Campos.
Gen. Valeriano Weyler has accepted the
appointment to the governorship of Cuba.
He will sail for that island on Friday next.
Gen. Suarez valdes has been appointed
second in command.
A dispatch to the London Times from
Madrid says that Gen. Weyler will abandon
the lenient policy toward the insurgents
and adopt a complete change of tactics, but
a Havana dispatch says that there is to be
no change i'm the policy of the government
in Cuba II is announced, as the result OF
the recent changes In the executive officers.
1t is also asserted that political reforms
will be fnaugurated as soon as the progress
of the war will allow. No further speci-
fications are given as to what the contem-
plated reforms are, or how far they will
extend.
Gen. Gamir, governor Of Porto Rico. has
died of yellow fever.
Gen Sabas Marin has been named as
captain general of Porto Rico I'm succession
to Gen. Gamir.
A dispatch from Madrid asserts that Gen.
Alamanda is to be appointed centurion, In
place Of Gen. Arderius.
Evening star., 1896-01-20

IuAA
tered. Their eabers clank loudly, but their
voices are still more powerful, and it Is easy
for one to see how the rebellion could be put
down II monographs instead Of machetes
were used.
Going to the Plaza de Armes in the even
ing, the dark-complexioned individual who
was to act as guide to the woods was found.
He said he spoke English little, but, as he
said even this in Spanish, and did not at
tempt to converse in any other language
there was no way Of finding out to what
extent he knew the Anglo-Saxon. However,
he knew his business. and he was to be on
hand at o'clock mass in the Iglesia Mayor,
or cathedral, next morning.
Into the Interior.
At the appointed time and place the meet
ing was effected. The old cathedral, dark
and gloomy, was filled with female wor-
shippers, but there were no men. and the
two strangers who were to make the trip
into the woods, feeling eminently out of
place, did not tarry long, but started on foot
down the Vigia (watchtower) road. At the
Mendes bridge couple of civil guards were
encountered. They were ready to shoot,
said so, and acted as IL they were, but the
guide placed piece of money in the hand of
each. said viva Espana!' and the road was
clear.
Several small farmhouses were passed
About a mile beyond the bridge a turn was
made into side road. bordered by palm
trees, and back quite distance was an.old
plantation residence. Here q warm greet
irg was given and The Star correspondent
left aside his linen clothes and donned q
rather well-worn fby somebody eIse) suit OF
brown. A black silk handkerchief was tied
r,ed along, for that was to be worn by the
Cuban president. A couple Of good herses
were secured and another start was made
The route was not by way Of the main
Evening star., 1896-01-20
Held for the Grand Jury.

James Tuttle who says ne is a bartender
by occupation. was given a hearing in the
Police Court today on a charge of larceny
from the person. John Haines charged that
Saturday night while in the saloon of Mrs.
Fisher he was robbed of his scarf pin.
witness who said ne bought the pin
from Tuttle appeared in court and gave
evidence. Tuttle denied the charge. He
said, however, tfat he had been arrested
several years ago for robbery.
Policeman Herndon was in court to tell
of the arrest and recovery of the stolen
property. Tuttle was held for the action
of the grand jury, and was committed In
default of 500 real estate security.
Evening star., 1896-01-20
Unprovoked AssauIt.

George Baum, q laboring man, was ar
rested yesterday afternoon on charge Of
assaulting Enos Crews Of 1881 Sth street.
The assault occurred Eear the corner of
18th and streets yesterday afternoon,
Mr. Crews was out walking and was on
his way home. when he was accosted by
Baum, who had two other men with him
at the time. He assaulted Crews for no
reason whatever, and Policeman willing
ham arrested him. Baum had been drink
ing, and he told Judge Miller he thought
he asked his victim for a light for his
for Baum striking Crews and fined him
$50 or ninety days.