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The evening times., 1896-03-24
GEN wEYLER'S SHALF-BROTHER.
Lives in Cincinnati and Is Ashamed
of His Relative.

Lives III NfuciHUhtt anu .hSudntu
of His Relative.
Cincinnati, March 24.-Charlcs Weyler,
a resident of this city and corporal OF the
First Regiment, Ohio, National Guards.
has admitted that he is a ali-hrother OF
Capt Gen. wcyler, in command of the
Spanish army in Cuba. The reason he
hasn't told IL before was because, as he
said. he is ashamed of the kinship.
Theirfather was Wilhelm Wcyler, who was
born and raised in the Rhenish province
Of Prussia. He was n harness maker by
trade and when lie attained his majority
left for France, where he married and
survived three wives. the 1irst being Nile.
Philophene Douvette.
Their son was Valerano, now the re-
nowned aggressor of the freedom seeking
Cubans who was born in 1S4S. He was a
very talented lad and choose the calling
of a surveyor. Early in 1858 the mother
of Young ValerianO died and in the fail OF
the same year the elder Weylcr was mar
ried ag.in to Ursula Borst, in Germany.
Twelve children were born to the couple.
among whom was Charles Weyler of this
city. A few years later Mrs. Wcyler
died In 1865 Wilhelm Weyler married
again.
Vaieriano, who was of Il stubborn dis
position, did not approve Of the step
taken by his father and a short while after
ward left his home. He went presumably 10
France, where, it is said, he enlisted in
\ the famous Legion OF Algiers. Wilhelm
Weyler, The father. died In 1865 without
ever having heard of his wayward son.
Mr.. Wcylcr came to this country in 1883
after having served with distinction in
many of the famous wars OF France and
Germany. He had letter from his brother
to ioin him in Cuba. but has declined the
invitation.
The evening times., 1896-03-24
BURNED TO DEATHIN HER ROOM.
Miss Ryman's Brother Made Fruit
less Attempt to Save Her.

Miss Ryman's Brother Made Il Fruit
less Attempt To Save Her.
Scranton, Pa, March 24.-Miss Ryman,
laughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ryman,
was burned TO death Saturday night by
the destruction of the family residence
at Dalton. ten miles from this city.
The cracking sound OF flames on the
second story was the first intimation the
family hnd of the fire. One of the sons
hen dashed up the starts and through
the flames TO his sisters room.
He dragged the bed TO the door, but found
il unOccupied. Further search was i'm
ossiblc and the young man barely escaped
with his own life. He was badly burned
about the face and hands.
The upper story was soon consumed
and the spectators were then Mortified to
see the body OF the young woman lying
across one OF the floor beams. 1t re-
manned in that position until the fire had
ourned away the support, when the body
FELL into the burning debris.
Late at night, when the mass OF debris
had cooled, search was made and a few
charrcd bones, all that remained OF the
victim. were found. The cauGe of The fire
IS unknown.
The evening times., 1896-03-24
IN FAVOR OF GOLD STANDARD.
American Bankers Want Sound Money
Delegates Elected.

American Bankers Want Sound Money
Delegates Elected.
New York. March 24.-The American
Bankers Association is kcnt.ing TO all OF
The bankc rs or the United States a circular
as follows:
"At meeting of tie executive council
OF the American Bankers Association,
held In this city on March IL, 1886, the
folio wing declaration was made by unani-
nous vote:
The executive council OF The American
Bankers Association declare unequivO-
caIly in favor of tic maintenance OF the
existing gold standard OF value, and rec
ommend TO all banker r. and TO the customers
Of all banks the exercise OF all OF their
influence as citizens in their various
States TO select delegates to tie political
convention OF both OF the great parties
who will declare unequivocaily in favor of
,he maintenance OF the existing gold stand
ard of value.
Your influence s earnestly requested
20 give practical erect 10 this action"
The evening times., 1896-03-24
Aground on Cold sprinp Rsr.

cape May, N. j., March 24.-During the
snow storm oflast evening the three ma sted
schooner Charles l. Mitchell, Capt. G. W.
Forst, of Boston. from Port Spain, Trini-
dad, for New York, loaded with asphaltum
ran on the outer end OF Cold Spring Bar. A
heavy sea running at the time caused the
vessel 10 spring leak. Keeper Sooy, of
the Cold Spring Life Station. boa rded her
with his crew and remained on board all
night. The vessel has seven feet of water
in her Lold this morning. She lies in a
dangerous position, but may be gotten
afloat when the tide arises. Tugs are
coming 10 her att, -.-.- --
The evening times., 1896-03-24
Gladstnnr on Arnenin !.

London, March 24-Mr. Gladstone has
written n letter TO the Duke of Argyll, con-
gratulat ting him upon the work done by the
Armenian relief committee. He says he
hopes that nobody will suppose that. the
depl0rable aud igHominious failure Of
Europe to do her duty in Armenia will in
any way diminish the force of the prese mt
appeal to Christian pity. 1t ought rather
to enhance it.
The evening times., 1896-03-24
WITH POISON AND BULLET.
Pennsylvania Physician's Suicide in ii
Baltimore Hotel.

Baltimore, March 2+.-Dr. A T. Grove,
physician of Daliastown, York county. Pa,
WAS found lying on bed i'll the Eutaw
Hotel here with a bullet hole in the left side
Of his head and vial that had contained
ac0nite on the floor. He had evidently
swallowed the poison first and then shot
himself
On the bureau lay note requesting that
Max Fulton Of York be notified. This
was done and the dying man was removed
20 the Maryland University Hospital. there
ne died later He was about forty-five
years old.
The evening times., 1896-03-24
BADE HIS FAMILY GOODBYE.
Then Husband Went Into the Yard
and Cut His Throat

Trenton. y. j., March 24.-Charles Gray,
well known citizen, who has kept res
aturant opposite the county courthouse for
several years. committed suicide last night
N his yard by cutting his throat. Gray
mad been drinking for several days and
had become despondent.
After spending all day in bed he came
downstairs at Z O'Clock with a carpet bag
;i.il or books and clothing nd said he was
going TO spend twenty years in the State
prison. He bade his family good bye, and,
quietly picking up a butcher knife, went
10 tie yard aud cut his throat.
The evening times., 1896-03-24
Three Bows Killed by a Train.

Athens, Texas, March 24.-At noon yes
terday the northbound passenger train on
:he Cotton Belt picked up about three miles
west OF Brownsboro the bodies Of three
boys who had been killed by the north
bound Cannon Ball Sunday night. They
were Ged fourteen, twelve, and ten
years, sons of William Smith. OF F. A.
Shiflet and of Charles McLain, respectively,
all citizens of this country.
The evening times., 1896-03-24
DRIVER HAS BEEN FOUND.
Hack Inspector Runs Down the Man
who Drove Over a Lady.

Hack Inspector s. A. Croft has made
thorough investigation or the accident
which befeli Mrs. Commodore Norris sew
eral days ago. when she was run over by a
cab and severely injured. He has called
upon Mrs. Morris at her residence, No. 1s
Lafayette Square, several times, besides
discovering the name OF the cabman who
ran her down. The injured lady is i'm
proving, and may decide not 10 prosecute
the driver.
The latter has Informed Mr.. Croft that
the matter was purely an accident. The
mack inspector has not decided yet what ac-
ton he will take in the premises. Mrs.
Morris Willie confined to her room for some
time yet, owing 10 the fracture and other
Injuries she received.
The evening times., 1896-03-24
MISSING AT NIAGARA.
Fears That a Young Pittsburg Man
Went Over the Falls.

Niagra Falls, N. Y, March 24.-Fred
Morrison of Pittsburg, Pa. a young man
who came there on Saturday to take a
position in the Carbourundum Works here,
is missing and it is feared he has gone over
the falls.
He went out Sunda afternoon 10 see the
sights and walked around the islands and
on the ice bridge. Since then he has not
been seen and diigent search has failed
to reveal any trace of him. His valise is
uncalled for at C. W. Bradley's, where he
left it, and his position remains vacant.
Search is being made in Canada and else
where for him.
The evening times., 1896-03-24
Prominen, Kansas Judpe.

Judge Nelson Case, prominent lawyer
and politician of Oswego, Kan, arrived
in Washington last Saturday and is regis
tered at the National Hotel. Judge Case
is prominent Republican and wields con-
siderable influence in the southern section
of his State. His visit to Washington is
purely of a business nature, he having sew
eral cases before the Supreme Court which
needed his attention and brought him
hither He expects TO leave Washington
In few days.
The evening times., 1896-03-24
Waylaid and Robbed.

PittstOn, Pa, March 24.-Bert Smith.
I young butcher, was shot and seriously
injured at a lonely spot between Moosic
and Avoca. suburbs of this city, yesterday
morning. Smith had on his person about
$3.50, which he had obtained to pay n
wholesale firm from which he purchased
mis- stock This was taken by the two
men who wayiaid him and who evil
IDENTIFY had been following him for some
time
The evening times., 1896-03-24
INJURED DURING THE STORM.
MIs. Taylor Knocked Senseless. and
Wns Helpless for Days.

Nfilville, n j.. March 24.-During the
high winds last week Mrs. yIor, residing
on Seventh street, went to the door Of her
residence, and the wind blew the door
against her, knocking her to the ground,
breaking her collar bone and two ribs.
She managed to crawl in home and lay
there for several days, until the neigh
hors, thinking it WAS strange at not seeing
her, forced an entrance and discovered her
condition. The flesh where the bones
were broken was black. Her recovery is
doubtful.
The evening times., 1896-03-24
Thrown From His Wagon.

d. b. Little. n driver. living at No.
900 street northwest. was thrown from
his wagon on Pennsylvania avenue last
night and sustained contusions OF the scalp
and shoulder. He was treated ut the
Emergency Hospital.
The evening times., 1896-03-24
HOSTILE TO KRUGER'S VISIT.
Influence of the Hollanders Is Said to
Be Gaining Ground.

Pretoria, March ga very uneasy feel
ing has suddenly arisen here regarding
President Kruger's acceptance of l:r.
Chamberlain's invitation to visit London
to discuss Transvaal affairs
The influence of the Hollanders is gain
ing ground. They are hostile to the visit
and to any friendly settlement of the ques-
ton between the Transvaal and Great
Britain. They are irritated at the success
of President Kruger's action during the
crisis.
The evening times., 1896-03-24
Struck with a Ball ard Killed.

Cisco, Tex, March 24.-wat Neal, aged
fifteen, WAS playing baseball yesterday and
while at the hat n ball from the hand Of
The pitcher, VIII Kennon, struck on the left
ear. He ran half way. to first base, then
fell 10 the ground and expired.
The evening times., 1896-03-24
Sir Julian to Visit Salisbury.

London. March 24.-The Birmingham
Post asserts that Sir Julian Pauncefote,
British ambassador 10 the United States,
is coming to london 10 discuss the vene-
zuelan question with Lord Salisbury
The evening times., 1896-03-24
GOT A BABY BOY NOW.
Happiness in Southern Mans
Home.
Heed the Red Flag of Danger at the
Railroad CrO-sing-A Warming
to Americas Men.
"Fortwenty-six

"Fortwenty-six
years I have used
tobacco in great
Quantities, and OF
late years took TO
cigarette snOk-
ing" writes Mr..
W. E. Simpson OF
lie Compile, La
Il want to go on
record that TO-
bacco has robbed
me OF many years
oflife and a great
deal OF happiness
i realize 1t now
as | compare my
fppIiuOs and NV
The evening times., 1896-03-24

MUNYON'S
REMEDIES,
A CURE FOR EVERY DISEASE

Prof. Munyon's office. ia 18th st. NV.
open daily. 50 TO D; Sunday, 10 tO12: Mon.
day and Thursday evenings, to s, where
these specialists can be- Consulted free of
charge on all diseases,
The evening times., 1896-03-24
Pope suffer. From Insomnia.

London March 24.-The Standard S Ront.
correspondent teleyrap phs that the Pope
is suffering from insomnia
The evening times., 1896-03-24

large audience went to the Lafayette
Square Opera House last night to ma ke
the acquaintance of "Gentleman joe" a
cOckney cabman who has come over from
England to share American favor with his
sisters, The Shop Girl The Slavey"
and "The Artists Model" who had pre-
ceded him.
Joe was played 10y James T. Powers.
Powers is 4 great favorite. Last night his
friends welcomed him cordially and found
his specialties amusing.
Flo Irwin made herself popular through
the medium of a couple OF pickaninny songs
and two handsome dresses.
The real star OF the piece was q young
English girl, Miss Clara Wieland. She
made herself agreeable in spite of her sur
rOundings.
The entertainment was tipped off last
night by the Introduction or a foreign
novelty curiosity which had been stimu-
lated by the vague btt profuse advertising
of ZaeO. She turncd7Out TO he a drapery
dancer. She dances with the stage set
with a semicicle OF, mirrors In u hack
environment, and WIS a: success.
The evening times., 1896-03-24

There was j large advance sale for La
Loie" Ful!ers two performances nj Met.
zcrOt Music Hall on Saturday next.
There can be little ,.oubt that Miss Fuller
will make rs great sensation here as she
has in every large city i'll which she has
appeared. ImitaiOrs in plenty have sprung
up, but none has ever attained any lasting
success. Miss Fuller is an inventor and
originator, and in u at lies the success of
her wonderful popularity. Her dances will
be given here with precisely the same
elaboration and effects as in New York.
The evening times., 1896-03-24
COMING ATTRACTIONS.

Miss Ada Rehan and Mr.. Augustin Daly's
company arc announced as next weeks
offering at the Lafayette Square Opera
House, where they will tie seen in rep
crtoire that cannot fail TO command ap-
proval. On Monday and Tuesday evenings
the latest Augustin Daily New York sue
cess THE Countess Gucki" will be seen.
with Miss Rehan in he r new triumph as he
Countess. On Wednesday evening Twelfth
Night will bc presented. Thursday. dou-
Bile bill, ''The Bellies StratIgem'' ami THE
Honeymoon" Friday evening and Sat
ur,iay matinee, School for Scandal"
Saturday evening, Tanning the Shrew."
The sale of seats will commence Thursday.
delightful week of heh-class comedy
can safely be counted on.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-04-24

her lover. we're most touching. Aisa Re-
bn liobs0n played the part Of the for
tune teller exeeilently. nnd her rendition
OF Gentle Lady. DO Not Trust Him"
was greatly appreciated
Mr. Terry. Mexican WAS the favorits Of
the evening for those who enjoyed real
good fun. IIe rnaff decided hit ~
Puck Coming upon The scene he nnds
the object Of his affections. Aurora fNias
Nellie utzinger sleeping meath a shady
bower. and says he knows. after he sings
his fhyorite song. the queen will not
sleep for great length Of time And the
plano struck up THE Sunshine OF Para
dice Alley" Mr. Mexican sang this pop
ulHr song In pleasing manner, and
WIS heartily encorcd He was aided In
tho chorus by number OF voices be-
hind the scenes. and the audience plain
~ showed IL appreciation.
Miss Nellie utzlnger. as Aurora, was
really charming Miss Nellie " a pro-
nouneed brunette. and her pretty cos
tune made her the object Of much ad-
mlration Misses Nadge soyey and Fay
Leherman, oa Tltanla and Starlight. two
Gypsy princeases. looked like two little
angels, They appeared 70 excellent ef-
feet during the closing scene. when they
executed very pretty dance in n cap
tlynting manner. Misses Jennie Curtis
and lone Hawes az Sunbeam and Mist.
we're very pretty. and their efforts re-
ceiyed much applause.
The other participants did equally as
well.
During the interlude between parts one
and two. Miss Kelley. OF San Francisc0.
who accompanied the solos. with Miss
Eta Strauss. one OF her pupils. rem
dcrcd n charming selection on the banjo.
Miss Strauss playing the guitar. The Sc
lection was well received. and the ladies
responded to an encore.
Altogether the entertainment was most
successful. and demonstrated beyond the
shadow OF "A doubt. Prof. Beggs' ability
In inStrueting fancy dancers By the
request OF "A large number OF persons the
Fantasia viii be presented again on Sat
urday afternoon. thus giving the school
children an opportunity to attend. The
price OF admission will be q cents 20 all
parts OF the house. Those who wish 10
witness tho best amateur production
ever seen In this city. should attend.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-04-24
BETRAYED BY A WOMAN.
Sixty Men Arranging TO Join the Insur-
gents Attacked by Troops and
Three Killed.

Havana. Cuba. April 3.-Sixty men as
sembled at Jesus del Monte, a suburb Of
Havana, intending TO make arrangements
TO Join the insurgents. The sweetheart
OF one OF them warned the police, and
troops sent TO arrest them fired on the
men. They scattered and ran
Three Of the would-be insurgents were
killed. among them the man whom the
woman wished TO prevent from going to
the front Eleven were made prisoners,
but the others escaped.
workmen In a field on the Santa Rita
plantation. near Baro. In Matanzas prov
ince. who were protected by Spanish
guerillas, were attacked by a party of
lnsuryents. who charged the men and
forced them TO take refuge In houses
The insurgents killed three and wound
ed three guerillas and fourteen laborers.
They then killed all the oxen on the
plantation and burned the wagons.
DR.. Alexandra Echemendia was arrested
last night at his home. in Sancti Splritus,
charged with treating a wounded rebel
patriot. who was also taken to prison
by the police. Investigation today shows
that the man Is not rebel. but Is a
laborer who was hurt in an accident.
The doctor was attending him through
charity. Both were released
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-04-24
RussIA.s cnEAr pIPLoMAcY.

London. April q The Times CORE
spOndent at Kobe. writing on the Russian
C0up-d'etat In Korea, says. The changes
that will be wrought all doubtless result
IN a better government In Korea and N
developing the country's resources. but
this Was what Japan av0wedly aimed at
when she interfsred in Korean affairs.
She can hardly be blamed II the changes
brought about under such circumstances
AFFORD her but little satisfaction. for as
the result Of the struggle upon which
she entered eighteen months ago to OBJ
tain the supreme control In Korea. she
finds she has but wrested the peninsula
from the lmpotent grasp OF China In
order that II should pass Into the hands
Of the great Northern power. which is
likely TO prove a far more formidable
neighbor than China"
The last number OF Reuters Finanz
Chronic has the following pregnant refer
ence 10 the part Russia Is silently play
ing on the European chessboard:
Whereas the leading men OF the older
powers are continually wrangiing In pub
lie and with nervous zeal asserting the
interests OF their respective countries. the
Northern Colossus is silently advancing
step by step. II there be any truth In
the saying that the best policy is that
about which least Is heard, then, indeed.
Russian statesmen deserve the prize OF
honor. Slowly the hands move which
are to point the hour Of Russia Rarely
does a sound make itself heard from
within the mystic circle Of Russian d!plo-
macy. the Representatives OF which never
let an incautiOus word escape their Fps.
But this icy crust Of silence hides a
powerful organic growth. Russia
Is silent. but not indolent. The hearths
Of highly developed civilization may
yaunt their advantages OF culture and
refinement-the Hellenic sun never shone
on more gorgeous temples and marble
staIues-than in those days when the
harvest was ripening for Macedon's
philtD' -
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-04-24
APPROPRIATION
BILLS FIRST
Republican Senator's In Caucus as to
What Legislation Shall Take
the Preference.
FOR AN EARLY ADJOURNMENT
Democratic Senator's Have Expressed a De-
sire for Such Aetioa--Senate fasses
ladiaa Appropriation Bill and
Several Others.

Warrington. April AIN a caucus Of
Republican senators today mention was
made OF several general bills which II
was considered important should receive
attention before Adjournment, anong
them being the Pacific railroad. bank
ruptcy. immigration and tiled cheese
bills. But IL was the general opinion
that no attempt should be made to get
up any Of these at the expense Of an
appropriation bill. and that they should
be postponed until the appropriation bills
are out OF the way. The order OF their
consideration will be left wholly to the
steering committee.
Considerable interest was manifested In
the caucus as to the attitude Of the
Democrats on the subject OF adjournment
but no one was able to give definite In
formation on this point II was stated.
however, that so far as individual Demo-
Gratis have presented opinions to the
Republicans they had expressed wish
for early adjournment. Senator Sherman
appointed Messrs. Allison. Aldrich. Hale.
Davis. Quay, Mcmillan. Dubois. Perkins
and Pritchard. as the steering commit
tee.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-04-24
HERE'S A WOMAN FOR YoU.
Scouts Divorce Cases and Doesn't Want
Her Picture Printed

Exchange.
Jerseys woman lawyer. Mrs Mary
Philbrook. who has an Office in Hob1ken,
was quite shocked the other day when
she read in the newspapers that she
had appeared as counsel in a divorce
case.
When | asked her about 1t she ex-
planned that she had nothing whatever
to do with the case, and said in the next
breath that she simply went 30 court
and asked for an adjournment because
the lawyer with whom she is associated
was out of town. There's a woman for
you.
Miss Philbrook has been practlcing
since last June, when she was admitted
to the bar When asked her how old
she was she laughed and turned to the
girl who was doing her typewriting.
i'Elow old am II" she asked Of the
blushing maiden. The typewriter knew
her business. She looked down and said
she didn't know. That statement, II.
sworn to, would be rank perjury But,
as 1 said, the typewriter knew her busl-
ness. Miss PhITbrook Thought it over a
minute, and then said in an indefinite
way:
I'm less than "a That's enough for
you to know"
She takes civil cases only her clients
as rule being women with dover rights
or something of that sort to be looked
after. She charges them nothing extra
for any gossip about hats and the like
which they may swap with her when
they call She is a dark young woman.
with a frank face and line eyes She
doesn't like TO have her picture IN the
newspapers-not yet.