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Evening star., 1896-07-16
Circuit Court No. 1-Judpe Hapns
RAPID PAINTING,
A Three HOurs' COmmissiOn and the
Portrait on Time,

fOrtrR1t on Time.
From the New York Herald.
Daniel Huntington. former president of
the National Academy, related recently an
odd art experience. The conversation had
been on Sir John MiHais and his portrait
work. and this reminded Mr.. Huntington
how, at one time. he painted a portrait in
three hours.
Il don't recall all the circumstances ex.
actly,' began the veteran of the easel.
but I do remember that the man came
very hurriedly to my studio one morning.
He announced that he had just come from
the west: that he had heard of me, and
wanted me to paint his portrait-it was
to be present, as l remember for his
wife. But he said. taking out his watch.
1 sail for Europe this afternoon All nv
business has been finished, and l IAN give
you-let me see-three hours
"Of course, I declared that painting q
portrait under such conditions was abso-
lutely impossible But he refused to ac-
cept my refusal. He declared that he
had come to New York some hours ahead
of time especially for this: that he would
have nobody else paint him, and that he
would not be disappointed. 1 could have
week to finish the portrait after he had
gone.
Il made the experiment. but declined
to be responsible for the pictures sue
cess. Never before had 1 painted so ran
idly, and never since. During the latter
part of the time my sitter held his watch
in his hand Precisely at the expiration
of the three hours helleft me.
From memory / finished it within a
few days. and it pleased the persons it
went to. But itswas strange eApe-
rience." +. y
Evening star., 1896-07-16
An Idaho Hero.
From the Portland Oregonian

From the Portland Oregoniaa.
Ferdinand TIentman performed two acts
Of heroism at Haley. Idaho. Wednesday
morning. One was the saving of a human
life. and the other placing his own life in
jeopardy. The warm weather having caused
a very perceptible rise to the water in the
river 1t became necessary to remove the
brush that had accumulated on the edge of
the dam at the foot of Bullion street Jas
Riggen and Ferd. Trentman.a a young black
smith, were carried out to the dam in a
chair. secured to ropes drawn down by pull
leys. Having an ak apiece they soon cut
the brush adrft.
Rigsen then caught hold of the life-rope
and was drawn to the shore. Trentman did
rot, however, even try to catch the rope.
Taking hold of the axes he ioated on the
brush to the bridge about 100 feet away.
AS he neared 1t, he yelled to those on the
bridge to get out of the way. He then
threw the axes on the bridge, and jumped
The brush must have been moving at the
rate Of twelve or fifteen miles an hour If
he had failed to jump just when he did he
would have been a dead man.
The same morning Joseph Yetzer, Trent
man and others tried to dislodge huge
tree which had lodged against the central
pier of the main bridge at Bullion street.
IetZer. who was standing on the bridge at
tempted to !asSo the trunk, but lost his
balance and was pulled into the river on
rhe upper side of the bridge. but reappeared
man instantly jumped into the raging tor
fent. swan to his drowning partner ana
succeeded in pushing him ashore, about an
feet below ~
Evening star., 1896-07-16

Sales regular call II o'clock m-Traders. Ma
Light. 10 nj ~
Government Bonds.-U s. 4s registered 1o7a.
bid. losis asked. L. $. Is. coupon Loss hid i0s,s
asked T. 5. Is, 1873, lib bid ia asked. q. s.
District of Columbia Bonds.-2o year Fund IS.
l04 hid. :'o-.tar Fund. gold Us, ITO bid Water
rency as 1893 io bid Fund Diu eurrnSF s'Ss sSs rT na
MISCELLANEOUS Bonds Metropolitan Railroad -
10 asked. Metropolitan Railroad ronv Us lI2
hid. III asked. Belt Railroad Js. 80 asked E,k-
inst1n Railroad Gs ss asked. Columbia Railroad
A. 6s, 1o9 bid. Washington Gas Company ser H.
6s 40 bid. Chesapeake and Potomac Tclephone S.
A. 100 hid. Io4 asked. American security and
Trust 5s; A. and o.. loo bid. loi asked Washing
Market Company imp. 6s, 100 bid. Washington
Market Company cxten 6s, 10? bid Masonic Hail
Association IS. 1906 bid. Washington Light Infan-
National Bank stocks.- Bank Of WASHINGTON. 27o
rololitan. ,p 30 hid. 800 asked Central go bid
Farmers and Mechanics l,o bid, li5 asked. CO.
s% asRsa s Tlndsrs % Ta nSoa @ % lid Enc oho
~ bid
Deposit and Trust l2o asked Washington Loan
and Trust. us asked American Security and
Raiiroad Stocks-Capital Traction Company, aJ
bid. 66 asked Metropolitan. 100 bid. 10 asked.
Columbia. So bid Belt. 30 asked. lexington. 10
asked. Georretown and Tennaliytown. 30 asked
Gas and Electric Light Stocks.-w Washington Gas.
'42 hid. i6 asked. Georgetown Gas. ~ hid. Uni
ted States Electric Light, 100 asked.
Insurance Stocks.-Firemens 81 bid. Franklin
81 bid. Metropolitan, 6s bid. corcoran. so bid.
Potomac. 90 bid. Arlington 100 hid. l4o asked
German American 100 bid. National Union. . bid,
IA asked. Columbia, 8 hid. IA asked Riggs. ~
bid. 81. asked Peoples, 81 bid, o.. asked. Com
mercia asked
Title Insurance Stocks-feal Estate Title 100
bid, 110 asked. Columbia Title, bid, q asked.
District Title. u bid, 10 asked.
Telephone Stocks.-Pennsylv lvania. Is bid. 80 asked
Chesapeake and Potomac * asked. American n
C;r.lploplione. bid, 14 asked. American GratlFo-
phone, pfd., II asked Pneumatic Gun Carriage,
25 asked
Miscellaneous Stocks.- Mcrgcnthaler I,noiype
ll9L, hid. I2l u asked Lanston Monotypa. AZ hid,
Great Falls Ice, 40 bid, l30 asked. Lincoln Han,
80 asked
sEx. div.
Evening star., 1896-07-16
LATE NEWS BY WIRE
Soldiers at the Cleveland Scene Of
Trouble.
JEERED BY STRIKERS SYMPA1HlzERS
No Violence Thus Far Reported
Today.
FEAR OF AN OUTBREAK

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 16.-The scene
around the Brown Hoisting and Conveying
Works this morning was a decidedly mar
tial one Companies F, l. and of the 9Th
Regiment were encamped near the works.
and blue-coated sentries paced back and
forth on beats which extended In every
direction The strikers and their sympa-
thlzers collected in crowds and jeered the
soldiers from safe distance. but any at
tempt on the part of the men to approach
near the works was promptly met with
pointed bayonets.
Later a mob of several thousand congre-
gated in Hamilton street, a short distance
from the works, and jeered the soldiers. 1t
was dispersed by the police without any
one being injured.
The motorInen on the Cleveland City
Railway, whose ST. Clair street line runs
Fear the Brown works. refused to carry
Eon-union men this morning. One motor
man left his car when policeman attempt
ed TO put non-unton man aboard. and told
the patrolman to run the car himself. The
policeman and his man left the car and
walked to the works.
The attitude of the strikers and their
SympathiZe Is one of extreme bitterness
and the authorities express much anxiety
over the situation, and 1t is conceded that
there Is telling what minute may bring
forth.
Evening star., 1896-07-16
IN A NIGHT.


An Island Disappeared and Changed
the Boundary of Two States.
From the Cincinnati Enquirer
An island in the Missouri river broken
into fragments and washed away was thu
unusual spectacle Atchison Kan, people
witnessed yesterday morning For years
an island Of GO or 100 acres has been one
OF the attractions of Atchson. 1t was AS
fertile as G. garden. and was known ali
over the west for the excellency of the
celery. asparagus. sweet potatoes and
melons 1t produced 1t had the appearance
OF veritable oasis in desert. and its
green shrubbery, generous shade trees vel
vet lawns and cool springs were a per-
petual Joy Upon this island shooting
club had a home. and the base ball enthu-
sasts had their grounds and grand stand
Altogether. 1t was a most pleasant resort
In a single night this island was dissolved
INTO fragments. The big June rise in the
missouri river struck ii, and today il is
only a reminiscence. What was Kansas
loss. however was Missouri's gain With
the obliteration of the island the current
ieft the Missouri shore and struck ha rd
against the Kansas bluffs. The result of
this Is that the Missouri banner has beer
planted mile westward. and hundreds OF
acres OF rich bottom land have been added
10 lts domain while Kansas mourns the
iess OF ITS green island and pleasant park
Evening star., 1896-07-16
WAS SHE DIVORCEDs
Peculiar Legal Puzzle i'm a Pfttsburu
CnHe.

SuSe.
Ficm the Pittsburg Commercial Gazette
An interesting legal question is now puz-
zling Judge. respondent. prothonotary an,
attorneys in divorce suit
Kate Hughes Of Carnegie was recently
granted decree divorcirg kere from her
husband. The question is whether she is
divorced woman or a widow. The case Is
peculiar. and the prothonotary will prob
ably lose his Il es. no matter which way the
case is decided. Mrs. Hughes does not
want a decree she has been fighting for
rine months
kate hughes Is a well-knoWn resident of
Carnegie Her husband. Martin Hughes.
worked for the Panhandle railroad for
many years ard had large number of
friends In this city. About three years
no word to mis- wife or friends. He remain
ed away SO long that Mrs. Hughes deter
mined to secure a divorce. She engaged at
tcrney j. ID. Watson and entered suit After
Inc months. several hearings being held
the divorce was recommended by the COM
missioner in the case. Martin Hughes had
Lot appeared either in person or by counsel.
On the morning the decree was handed
down by the court Mrs. Hughes received
telegram from New Jersey advising her
that her husband. Martin Hughes. who
had been employed on a railroad there
had been killed. Before he died he had
given tnern MS address. Mrs. Hughes had
spent large sum Of money obtaining the
divorce. That morning 1t was handed
down. signed by the Judge. but she re-
fused to appear. The prothonotary has
rot Transcribed 1t On his docket. The cues
ton is whether she was divorced when
the judge signed the decree or when he
handed 1t down. The husband was killed
tefore the decree was placed in the hands
of the prothonotary. II Mrs. Hughes was
a wife she is entitled to damages from the
railroad company. II a divorced woman
she has no claim.
Evening star., 1896-07-16
WHEELING FOR SPITE.
The Motive That Induced One YOl
Woman to- Learn.

The Motive That Induced One Young
Woman to Learn.
few days ago a young lady. almo5-
gasping for breath. entered the riding
school Of a local bicycle establishment and
said she wanted to learn to ride. And I'm
in hurry to learn" she said. Can l
learn this EVENING""
Il don't know" said the obliging clerk,
but there's the school and teacher. if you
desire to make an effort
Il must learn she said. Il don't see
why you can't teach me. I'm q sufferer
from heart trouble. but. then. l guess that
won't make any difference"
She was soon in charge of the best teach
er in the school. and although taken good
care OF. she got the usual number of knocks
and falls. But the young lady was deter
mined, and she assured the teacher that
she did not mind little rough experience
Before departing she told one of the la
dies contidentialy. that she and her sweet
heart were on the outs" He did not want
her to ride Wheel and because of their
strained relations she had concluded that
she would learn. All she wanted was to
ride past his house, where he could see her
and then she would be happy.
She returned the second day and tn an
mastered the machine. Now she has no
use for the wheel, for she and the young
man are no longer on the outs
Evening star., 1896-07-16
From the Chicago Globe.

From the Chicago Globe.
An old gentleman in the north of London
has recently been making a series of inter.
esting experiments with view to finding q
solution to the question often asked
What becomes Of the countless myriads OF
pins, etc. that are annually lost?" AS he
expected, he finds that it is the disir tegrat-
ing effects of the air which resolves even
these intractable little instruments into
their elements.
He put some hundreds of brass and steel
pins, needles. hairpins. etc. in a quiet cor
ner of his garden, where they would be SUBJ
ject to all the destructive agencies Of damp
hess, earth. wind. ETC., although secure
from the predatory hands and disturbing
feet OF inquisitive intruders. The results
are curious:
Ordinary hairpins were the first Ctakine
154 days on an average) to oxidize into a
trownish rust-ferrus oxide-which was
scattered by the wind as it was formed.
and not a trace of single one could be de-
tected at the end of seven months. Com
mon bright pins took as long as eighteen
months before their combustion was COM
plete, but brass ones had been entirely
TUNED into green verdigris long before that.
Evening star., 1896-07-16
MANY CANDIDATES APPEAR.
Aspfrants for the COngressfOna
Nomination in the Sixth MARYLAND.

Aspfranfs for the Congressional
Nomination In the Sixth Maryland.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
BALTIMORE. Md, July 16-Judg.ng from
indications. the sixth Maryland district is
likely to develop into a veritable hot-bed
as far as republican politics is concerned
and matters are already beginning to warm
Up in a manner which gives assurance of
an exciting campaign.
Some time ago Mr.. Alexander r. Hagner
of Washington county announced his can
didacy for the republican congressional
nomination. and as his aspirations were
backed by Senator-elect Wellington's ao-
proval. his nomination has been confident
ly looked for by many members of his
party. Events have lately so shaped them
selves. however as to render his having a
walk-over doubtful. and many new candi-
dates have appeared in the field
y large deputation of sixth district re-
publicans spent some time here with Mr.
Wellington yesterday afternoon to discuss
the situation with him and to discover
whom he favored as his successor. Among
these present was Mr.. Arthur Stabler of
Montgomery county. who announced his
candidacy for the congressional nominal
ton. and asked Mr.. Wellington to express
his views upon the step Mr.. Wellington
replied that while he would prefer PERSONAL
ly to see the nomination go to Mr.. Hagner
or to DIR. Samuel T Haffner (who will
contest for the Endorsement of the Fred
erick county delegation with Mr.. ]. c. Mot
teri. still he had made UP his mind to keep
out of the fight entirely. and to let the
contest be decided on its merits
MIR. Stabler. who was a cashier in the
Baltimore custom house under President
Harrison. is expected to make an aggres-
siye fight for the nomination.
If Mr. Wellington adheres to his Intention
of keeping his hands off, other candidates.
it Is believed. will appear and the fight will
prove most interesting.
Mr.. Reno 5. Harp of Frederick is also
among the aspirants now in the field.
Evening star., 1896-07-16
w. c. t. U. CONVENTION.
Beginning ~ the Session mt WASH
inYtOn Grove TabernacIe.

ASeeAhAh1R Ox QnG session WASH.
1nYtOn Grove Tabernncle.
Special Corresponience of The Evening Star.
WASHINGTON GROVE, Md, July IS.
The opening meeting of the Womans
Christian Temperance Union CT Maryland
and the District of Columbia was held in
the Tabernacle. Mrs. Margaret Platt pre-
sided assisted by Mrs. Robert Cohen. who
read selections from the eighth chapter
of Ezekiel. and made the opening prayer.
DIR. NJ. d. Peck, president of the Wash
lngton Grove Camp Meeting Association.
extended in behalf of himself and for the
association hearty welcome to the union
and wished them all success in their noble
Work: he spoke in comparison of the plat
forms promulgated by the two great par
Ties In their respective recent conventions
ana expressed himself as being of the opin-
ION that the cause of temperance depended
upon the w. c. 7. U. for its ultimate sue
CESS: that it was fitting and proper that
the proposed series Of meetings be held
In Montgomery county, in view of the fact
that the necessity therefor was apparent
10 the most superficial observer, and con-
cluded by requesting Mr.. Carlton Hughes.
author of the hyn n of welcome to the c.
e convention. to read an original poem In
response TO this request the audience was
delighted with one of the best Ct this gift
ed poets efforts. who. in his preliminary
remarks, confessed that he could not be
or temperance, as he had never had any
experience In the use Of intoxicating bev-
erases. The presiding officer. in well
chosen language. responded in behalf of
the union 10 the courteous addresses of
Welcome and announced the Rev. Luther
q. Wilson. presi.irg elder of the Washing
Ton district as the principal speaker of
The evening. who, for line of thought.
referred to tne unjust judge spoken of in
18th Luke. The doctor I'm his happy rem
dering of the text and forceful manner Of
expression. held the audience in close at
tehtion. and set keynote Of grea.
thought. which will undoubtedly fni ex-
preston in meetings which are to follow.
His pointed comments upon the fear OF
man set many minds at work In its per-
sonai apple alton.
The program for Thursday Is: Billie read
ing at IL am. by Mrs. NJ. L. Weller: en-
Dracing the thought of '.Overcoming:" at
. pm. TIE subjects of kindergarten and
Juvenile work will be discussed by Mrs.
M L. Weller. Miss Mary Willard Of Ber-
nn. Germany. and Miss Bruerton. who are
the guests Of Mrs. E. l.. Tatum; Mrs. H.
A Gillenwater. Mrs. Walter Brown. Mrs.
~ l.. Shelton. Miss GIssie Nichols, Miss
Blanche Ford and Mrs. Margaret B. Platt
are occupying the cottage Of B. S. Platt
Evening star., 1896-07-16
THE MARYLAND TEACHERS.
Addresses Made mt the Meeting OF thu
State AssOcintiOn,

state AssOcintiOn.
Correspondence OF The Evening Star
DEER PARK. Md. July l5 1896.
The morning session of the Maryland
Teachers Association began at $50 o'clock
After music by Prof. RabOld and Mrs. Eoff
Mr.. Henry s. West Of Baltimore read a
paper on "A Study of Forgotten Poet
Mrs. Phil Averitt of Cumberland, soprano
and Mrs. Chas. EofY of Kansas City favored
the audience with duet. which was fol
lowed by an address by ]. N Zimmerman
OF Wiliiamsport, on the subject Of History
In Our Public Schools" 4" Physical Culture -
assigned to Miss Flavia A. WeIby of Easton
was discussed in a paper by the absent es
sayist. which was submitted by Alexander
Chaplain.
The state board of educatio was not rep
resented at this meeting the body being in
executive session. AS the result of their
oe'!DeratlonS, 1t was announced at pm
that r. Il. Prettyman had been reelected
president of the State Normal A tatterine
burst of applause greeted the appearance.
OF Mr.. Prettyman, as he entered the dining
room. where more than 100 guests were
assembled.
There was no afternoon program and tb,
hours were spent in social enjoyment ard
proHered congratulation. At 4:2O d. m Co.,
LoWndeS and party. with a soodly escort of
guests from the hotel. went to the depot
where the several minutes of waiting wer.
taken up in platform speeches bv Presifen,
Raddatz Gov. Lowndes, Mr. Sidney Nudd
ana Mr. Tuck. followed by three cheers fer
the governor The gubernatorial party ther
boarded the east-bound train
De Warren II. Reynolds ESQ and Prof
). +. White were the orators of the even
ing program. and Miss Harriette Brown OF
Baltimore city gave several fine elocution-
ary selections.
AT the close of the evening session Presi
dent Charles Raddatz asked to be excused
from duty. and Vice President Worthineton
OF Hartford was called to the chair Prof
Raddatz will sail tomorrow to join his wife
In France. Thursday evenings exercises
will conclude the meeting of the state asso-
ciat ~ O
Evening star., 1896-07-16


DFSexea and Surf.
Correspondence Of Thr Evening Star.
ASBURY PARK. NJ, July IA. 1896.
The season At Asbury Park is an un-
usually gay one. and the number already
registered bids fair to make the summer
of 1896. Asbury Parks silver anniversary,
the banner season.
The social diversions are all that can be
desired. Progressive whist and .euchr
Parties. full dress and informal hops. shuf-
1eboar5s and bowling alleys tennis courts
and croquet grounds, bathing. fishing and
sailing all cCnspire to make Asbury Park
and Ocean Grove irresistibly attractive.
wheeling Is the fad Of the season. A fine
board walk has been laid on the ocean
front for the exclusive use of the bicy-
cliStS. Long Branch and Sea Girt are
within riding distance.
The oratorios Of the Messiah" and the
Creation" are to be the musical events OF
the season. They will be given at the
Ocean Grove Auditorium the first part of
August. A symphony concert is also to be
given. when a thousehd children will lend
their voices.
Wn"hinxtOninns at Asbury and Ocean
Grove.
Mrs. lie Roy NJ. Taylor of Washington IS
one OF the popular leaders in the society
events at the Brunswick
Mr. Somuel X. Stratton, reading clerk in
the House Of Representatives, and family
are at the Spray View.
w. J. Mcdowell Is enjoying the breezes a I
The CarrolltOn, Ocean Grove.
Dir. benjamin Butterworth and his son
Frank are guests at the Brunswick
The production of ..As You Like IT, in
Crows Nest woods is an innovation in the
usual program of Asbury Park.
Evening star., 1896-07-16
Remarkable Sheen,

From the SAN Francisco Post .
One of the most ludfcrous sights I ever
saw was in New Zealand a few months
ago. said commercial man. Imagine a
band containing hundreds of green sheen
all feeding off each others backs and set-
ting fat. OF course. I inquired about it.
ard got an explanation of the startling
phenomenon.
The sheep had been turned into stubble
field from which crop of wheat had lust
been taken. and the first thing they tackled
was tie straw stacks. They ate right into
them. and what grain was left in the stra W
tumbled down into their wool Then some
warm rains came and the wheat sproutetI
and grew just as it does out Of the wet
gunny sack you see spread over beer kegs
IN this country to keep them cool But
portable pastures were new to me-"
Evening star., 1896-07-16
GARBAGE DUMPING.


ne ffcVehtcOs
The first case under. the law of May 10
last. establishing certain harbor reg1la-
tions for the District. was heard in Judge
Miller's court today. Capt. William F. Tay-
lor Of the tug James o. Carter being the
defendant. Harbormaster Sutton and
members of the crew of the police boat
have always had trouble with persons
throwing decayed matter in the river. and
at the last session Of Congress they man
aged to get through a bill which. 1t is
thought. will prove effective and prevent
the pollution of the water within the Dis
trfct. so far as this particular manner Is
concerned.
Capt. Taylor, 1t was charged, violated
the second section of the act and his plea
to the charge was not guilty He has the
contract for removing the garbage from
the river front to points down the river be-
yond the District line. and on this occasion
In the Georgetown channel about a quarter
of a mile below the Long bridge.
Pilot Russell Dean of the police boat Joe
Blackburn was the only witness called
ter Sutton and other members of his crew.
as well as Health Officer Woodward, were
present to give evidence.
The defendant, said Pilot Dean. Is captain
of the tug and a school of scows. and one
of the scows. which was heavily laden with
garbage. capsized in the Georgetown chan
mel
What was the reason for it?' the wit
ness was asked.
1T was improperly loaded"
How far is he suppOs ed to take the gar
bage?" asked the court.
Hes supposed to take 1t outside Of the
District waters" was witness response.
The defendant admitted that The boat had
been improperly loaded and said it was the
fault of the contractor. Hal the boat been
properly trimmed there would have been
no trouble.
How far down the river do you take the
garbage?" Judge Miller asked.
As far down as l can," was the cap
tain's response. .
That's a good thing. remarked the
court This Is the first case of the kind
brought here. and for this reason alone I
am going to impose light penalty. This
law was designed for the comfor.. health
and protection Of the people. and 1t is to
be construed strictly by the court. 1t i'm
poses on everybody the duty of being care
full and not negligent. While In this. the
first case. l am going to impose fine of
only $40. l want to say that in the future
any one who purposely neglgently
throws garbage or other refuse In the riv-
er. or who for want of due care causes
anything to be thrown In the river will
be severely dealt with. and the law pro-
vides Imprisonment as well as a fine