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The evening times., 1896-10-03
LECTURES FOR THE YEAR.
Program or the National Geographic
Society's Fan Course.

The National Geographic Society by its
secretary, Mr.. Everett Hayden, has lust
issued it's circular announcing lectures for
the year. The program is made out up to
the beginning of 1897. After that lectures
will be given according to supplementary
announcements to lie issued later.
Special attention Is called to the change
Of hall in which part of the lectures are to
be delivered. The popular course this year,
coming alternate Friday evenings begin
ming October 8, will be given in the
Congregational Church, at Tenth ard g
streets northwest. The Monday afternoon
lectures during Lent will be at Metzerutt
Hall. The technical meetings, alternating
with the popular lectures will lie held at
the Cosmos Club as heretofore.
The reception, excursion. field meeting
and joint meeting with the scientific So
cieties will be planned by coInmittees as
heretofore.
The society has now membership ''f
100 active and 900 corresponding meiE-
bers It's office is next door to the Free
Library at No. 1917 II street northwest
The popular lectures are as follows:
October 8, Recent Geographic Progress,
with special reference to Africa ard the
Arctic, Gen. A. W. Greedy; October 23,
Geography of the Southern Peninsula of the
United States. Rev John n. McoGnigle, st.
Augustine, Fla: November 6, Special
Weather Conditions Rains, Cod
Waves, Tornadoes, Hot Waves. Chief W.
l.. Moore, Weather Bureau; November 20,
Egypt and Her Lost Provinces. Col. Charles
Challle-Long, chief OF staff to the late
Gen. Gordon, governor general of the Sou
dan; December4 "A Winter Voyage Through
tne STRAITS OF Magellan, Aanirai K. W.
Meade, U. S. N; December lS, The Geogra-
ply of a Battle-Sheridan's Ride and Other
Incidents; Major Henry E. Alvord;
The Monday lectures for Lent will begin
March / , and VIII have for their general
theme the effects OF geographic environ
ment IN developing the civilization of the
world. as illustrated by the continuous evo-
luton of civilization in certain typical
countries -BabylOnia, Syria, Tyre aud Sidon,
Greece, Rome. Constantiuople, Venice, Ge-
noa and America.
Among the speakers already arranged
for are Prof Paul Haupt, of Johns Hop
kins: Prof. Benz. /. Wheeler, of Cornell:
Dr. Alex. Mackay-Smith, and Prof. E. A
Grosveuor. of Amherst, formerly of Rob-
crts College, ConstaDtinople.
The evening times., 1896-10-03
TRAVELLERS WHO ARE KNOWN.
Distinguished Americans Returning
From Their European Trips.

New York, Oct 3.-Among the passengers
who arrived this morning per steamer Au-
gusta Vic. oria from Hamburg. Southampton
and CHerhouTg, Were Rev. X. j. A lsop. Fred
erick De Barry, Charles +. Blown. Stanley
Dwight, James o. Royt. Ben Ali HaGgin.
Consul s ID. c. HcnriGues, director Carl
Lenbcrg. DR.. W. LuSk, Dr. Ludwig Mayer,
II. II Nathan. Prof. J NJ. Pierce, Consul F.
Ritcschl and Prof. Wander Smisscn.
Among the pas ssengersarriying per Ameri-
can line steamer Paris were Messrs. j. ID.
Cameron, Winston Churchill, Moreton Frew-
ertcn. NJ. Ii. Gilfoy, Henry Hilary Herbert,
Secretary of the Navy; Ii on. Mrs. Alan John
stone, Clarence Mackay, Hon. Lewis Z.
McComas II on. Amyas 8. Mort. cote. Col.
Thomas L. OCliltrec. V an Leer p ok United
States conSul general at Calcutta; Ada
Rehan, II On. Bertrands Russell, u. ".
Smalley ard George o. Starr.
Among the passengers on the Campania
were Hon. Frank Brown, Col. s. G. BusIa.
nell, Leopold Calm, Charles Dana, Uon.
John +. Dillon, Lewis u. Einstein, Col. S.
Barton French, Rev. Dr. II. Il Greer, Rev
James j. Kane, chaplain L. s. A.; Count
Macola, the lord bishop OF Nassau; Percy
Sanderson, British consul at New York,
and the Hon. L. Wallop.
The namc Of William +. Smith, he Pruvi-
dcnce agent OF the Berkshire Insurance
Company, who is Alleged 90 be a defaulter,
did not appear on the passenger list OF the
Campania There was n William Smith
on the second cabin list, however.
The evening times., 1896-10-03
SHOT DOWN THE TALL POLE
Telegraph Lineman Wright Wonders
Why He Is Not Dead.
Fearful Descent From q Heighth Of
Fifty-ffve Feet-He Was Not
Injured.

George Wright, telegraph lineman, Is
| wondering today why he is not dead. He
accidentally fell yesterday, with light
ning-like rapidty, from the top OF tele-
graph pole, fifty-five feet high. Wright's
fellow climbers say his escape from instant
death was miraculous
The young man is temporarily employed
by Supt. Miles, of the District fire and pr
lice alarm and telephone service, and is
engaged with the regular ilnenen in undo-
ing the wires which were SO badly tangled
by the storm, restoring the lost circuits and
remedying breaks and crosses
Yesterday Wright was ordered to climb
the fifty-five- foot pole at the corner of Sew
enteentE aud De Sales streets northwest
Carefully adjusting his steel climbers, he
began the ascent, digging the sharp spurs
into the sides of the pole, and going up hand
oyer-haud When within a short distance
of the top one OF his spurs struck Knot IN
the wood The spur on the other foot had
been loosened in the meantime. and the only
hold Wright had was with his hands. He
felt his grip giving away. and bis body coin
menced TO slide downward. The lnenian
gave a warning yell. and down he went like
flash He had sufficient presence Of mind
to wrap his arms and legs about the pole.
but even this did not slacken his downward
speed to any apprcciable extent.
1t only kent the ma n closer TO the pole
and prevented him from falling hcadlong
to the ground In an incredibly short space
OF time Wright struck the earth. He was
onsiderably Jared, but not seriously in
jured His clothing emitted curls OF smoke
as result of the friction ca used by juggling
the pole. His legs, arms and hands were
also filled with spliDters, which Mrs.
Wright carefully picked out. The iineman
was able to be on duty soday.
The evening times., 1896-10-03
GEORGIA'S VOTE.
Democratic Claims as to state Elec-
ton Results Quite Modest.

Chicago. Oct. 3,-The Democratic man
ayers are quite modest in their claims as
to the resul of the Georgia state election.
which occurs next week. They announce
that their returns indicate that the State
will he carried by Democrats by safe
majority" the meaning OF which is thus
stated:
1T will be remembered that in the pres
ent State campaign in Georgia the Re-
publicans and Populists have fusion
ticket in the field; consequently the Demo
Gratis will have to overcome the united
strength Of both parties. The best posted
Democratic leaders in the State say that a
Democratic ma jority next Tuesday Of o.
600 will be a great victory for Democ-
racy and may be accepted as criterion
for Democratic ma ajority for Bryan in
November OF not less than sc, 900 70 TO-
900.
..On the national ticket there Is fusion
between the Democrats and Populists.
which will In November unite these two
parties and carry the State by an over
whelming majority; consequently II the
Democrats obtain majority OF l5,oou TO
90. 900 next Tuesday it Will he taken as
an evidence that nothing can prevent a
united solid South in November.
Many of the reports from Georgia say
that the Democrats will carry the state by
80, 900 to 40 600 and some even claim
as high as 80, 900 ma jority, but Ii must be
taken into consideration that Populists I'm
this election will vote withthe Republicans.
while in November they will cast their
solid vote for Bryan
The evening times., 1896-10-03
SUGAR LED A DECLINE
Prices of Stocks Tended Downward
All Along the Line.


New York, oct. 3.-The tendency OF
prices at the Stock Exchange this morn
ing was do wnward. The weakness was due
to the aggressive attitude of the reaction
lists, and not to any material change in the
financial or commercial situation. The
sold-out bulls and the traders generally
have been endcavoring to bring about "a
lower range OF quotations for n week or
ten days, but they met with little success
until this morning.
Sugar was the feature OF the trading, and
dropped from 110 rs to 100 So. Tho
selling was due to a reduction OF Lie cent
in certain grades OF refined. Brokers al
legged to be acting Tor lower Wall street in
terests, were the largest sellers The de-
cline in the general list was insignificant,
ranging from Is to 3-4 per cent. Bur
linston md Quincy fell "a to 6S T-s. Rock
Isla nd 1-2 to 81 4, st. Paul 1-2 to 20 7-S,
Denver preferred 3 4to AZ 1-2, and Leather
preferred 3-4 to SO 3-4. The erangers were
adversely influenced by the st. Paul state
ment of earnings. The company reported a
decrease in gross receipts for the fourth
week OF September of S57 .25T, and for the
month the loss was S204,111.
Manhattan and Tobacco were excep-
tionally firm, the former rising to 81 1-S
and the latter to 63. IN regard to Man.
haitian, it was again stated that deal
was On foot with the Traction Company.
No confirmation OF the report could be
obtained. In the inactive shares Morris
and Essex brought 159 81, against $50
the last reported sale for full lots at the
stock exchange. At IL O'Clock the market
was shade firTer in tone.
Stocks were firm IN the closing hour Of
business. The weekly return or the Asso-
ciated Banks have been more favorable an
expected. The statement shows a gain in
cash of nearly S400Oo00 and an increase
in the surplus reserve of S2.31O 600 In ad-
dition the banks expanded their loans So
10000. Tobacco. Louisville & Nashville,
and Manhattan were the strongest stocks.
Tobacco rose to GA I q. Louisville 6 Nash
vile to 43 IA. and Manhattan 10 81 1-2.
Sugar ruled heavy, and wa S sold on an I'M
founded report of the destruction by fire of
the Scgal Refinery a Camden There was
also some selling on rumors Of a further
reduction in refined ca rly next week. Spec
ulatioD closed steady in tone.
The evening times., 1896-10-03
WILD TO SEE THE CZAR.
Parisians Unusually Enthusiastic and
Indignant Over Socialist Doings-

Paris, Oct. !. The Socialists OF this city
are indignant at the extensive preparations
that are being made for the reception of
the czar. Yesterday the dead walls and
other places were decorated with flam-
ing red bills signed by the Socialist
leaders, Paudin, Chauvire, valiant aud
Walter all members OF the chamber Of
deputies, and others prominent IN the
party, denouncing the tyranny OF the ruler
OF Russia. AS soon as the police learned
OF the bills men were detailed to go about
the city and destroy them. The Parisians
gene rally are greatly incensed at the
action of the Scialists.
The city is rapidly filling with visitors.
Thousands of foreigners and people from
the provinces are arriving daily to aid in
welcoming the cZar, and to take part in
what will undoubtedly be one OF the grand
est demonstrations ever seen in Paris.
The hotels are filled to overflowing, and
tic boarding-houses are rapidly filling
up. 1t will soon be impossible for late
comers to find accommodations. The en-
thusiasm of the French peone over the
visit Of the car has seldom been eQualled
even by this enthusiastic people.
The evening times., 1896-10-03
MRS. McELROY'S DEATH.
Succumbed to the Effect of Moprhine.
VIII BE Hurled In vienna.

w III nun itu N'tf".
A c3blegram from Vienna was received
yesterday morning through the State De
partment, announcing the death OF Mrs.
Constance McElroy, nj the home OF Consul
General Max Judd, in that city, where she
applied Tor assisti nee on Monday last, and
was subsequently found in a dying cundi.
tipn a result OF morphine poisoning.
The cablegram read: MRS. McElroy
dead. Cable disposition of body" In re-
ply MIR. X. " McElroy, a chemist in the
employ OF the Agricultural Department in
this city, who is the husband OF the de-
ceased lady, cablcd to Consul Judd To inter
the remains in that city, the expenses being
secured by drafts deposited with the State
Department by Mr. .McElroy.
The news OF the death of his wife so far
from home was a sad shock to the husband,
for he was perfectly secure in his belief that
she would recover until the fatal message
was handed him. Mr.. McElroy denounced
the report that his wife committed suicide
as absolute nonsense.
The intmation that lack of funds was the
cause OF Mrs. McElroy's act has been dis
proved by search of her effects, when
liberal sum was discovered.
MIR McElroy says that his wifehad always
been n severe sufferer with her throat, and
that the present stay in Europe was partly
for the purpose of improving her health
in this respect. He supposes that his wife
took the morphine to alleviate the intense
suffering, and by mistake took an ever.
dose, resulting in her death. Her action in
applying to the consul for assistance is
unlDtelligibie to the friends of the deceased.
as she was amply provided with funds.
Mrs. McElroy's mother and motherin-
law were to have sailed for Europe today
10 meet her in Vienna, and return via Lon.
don, after a week or more spent in sight
seeing.
The bereaved husband is crushed by his
terrible afflictiop, and talked of the mat
ter this morning in a serni-h ystercal con-
dition
The evening times., 1896-10-03
GRIFFITH TRIED SUICIDE.
Young Embezzler Wanted to Swallow
Morphine, But Was Prevented.

Morphine, But Was Prevented.
Baltimore, Oct. 3.-Mernweatb tber Grif-
fifth, of Boston, who was arrested here last
night charged with embezzling $4,000
from the Tiltou estate in that city, made
au unsuccessful effort to commit suicide.
Griffith arrived at the Mount Vernon
Hotel in the early evening and boldly
registered his correct name and address.
When detectives reached the hotel at 10
O'Clock he had gone to bed. While the
officers were waiting for him to dress
Griffith made an effort to take a seven
grain morphine pill.
The officers prevented it and later threw
the pill away. The prisoner said he was
sorry he had not taken the pill during. the
day.
At the rolice station Griffith was care
fully searched for any article which might
assist him in his self destruction, but moth
ing was found in his pockets but q few
coins. He was attired in a stylish suit
and carrieda handsome oyercoat. \ bunch
of canes, umbrellas ancs costly travelling
bag were in his room at the hotel. De
tectives are expected here today to take
him back to Boston.
The evening times., 1896-10-03
STREETS .fElALY.. CLEAN
tcontinued from First Page. }

elusive OF Beatty. $1,000, and Kelley,
$4,000, and Albert unknown. Loss In
harbor. $50 400.
Lieut.. Gessford today reported to head.
quarters that house on Ninth street. near
Grant avenue north west is in q very dan
gerous condition. and liable to COLLAPSE. from
the effects OF the great storm on Tuesday
night.
THE FLOOD GOING DOWN.
The flood and overflow OF the Potomac,
which was foretOld by the prophet of the
weather Bureau, seems to have been lost
in transit some where bet ween Washington
and Harper's Ferry. During the past "a
hours the water has receded over two feet,
and has nearly reached its normal condi-
ton, though the current is still swift and the
Tide strong. Rivermen do not now appIe
hend any danger, and business has resumed
its customary channels.
Two or three o! the oyster boats which
escaped the fury OF the storm continue to
arrive in port each day, and report the dis
tress OF the stranded vessels fully as bad as
was at first stated. 9. The bodies of the
three men who went do wn with the schooner
Capitol have not yet been recovered though
efforts are being made to bring them TO
the surface. T- ~
The William Turner, which was one OF
the sunken boats, was raised Yesterday
and reached the Eleventh street wharf this
morning. IL had gone down i'll two and a
half fathoms of water. and, owing to the
swiitness OF the tide, Considerable difficulty
was experienced i'll raising her. She was
completely intact, and, strange TO say, was
very little damaged.
Nearly all OF her cargo was recovered,
with the exception OF a few utensils and
vest belonging to Capt. Matt. Stevens,
which contained over 500 in bills and
was hanging in the cabin when the boat
sank. This could not be found and is sup
posed to have gone to the bottom
None ofthe other oyster boats which were
capsized or cast upon the banks have yet
been floated and will not be for some
days. The Turner was brought in by the
tug Eugenla.
The evening times., 1896-10-03
BOTH IN TROUBLE
Thief Steals Wagon Load of Produce
and Owner Arrested

Policemen Mcdaniel aud oriani captured
Edward, alias "Reddy," Tyne, about 8
O'Clock this morning, and he is held at the
Twelfth street station on the charge of
grand larceny.
IL is alleged that he stole a horse and
wagon loaded with produce from Daniel
IL Toonbs, Brookland grocer, about four
hours before his arrest Toombs lett his
vehicle at Ninth and B streets aud went
INTO the American House to get an early
morning lunch, when, it is stated, Tyne
and another man drove off withtne wagon.
The case VIII be tried on Monday.
Laterin the morning Grocer Toom bs ca lied
at the station to see about his stolen wagon
and horse. The police learned he had "a
pistol In his pocket and the me reliant was
locked up in cell ext To the man who got
away with his vehicle In the police court
on Monday Toombs will appear Jointly as
a prisoner and plaintiff.
The evening times., 1896-10-03
SHOUTS HEARD THOUSAND MILES
Electricity to Perform New Feat in
Politics.

Chicago, Oct. 3.-Echoes OF the great
gold standard parade in this city on Chi
cago Day, October 8. Will be heard from
lakeside to seaboard. Electrical science
has made such a feature possible The
plan is TO place transInitters at tie best
vantage points. AudiphOnes/at the other
end OF the line in some localities Will be
erected, SO that multitudes in other cities
who assemble TO hear the novelty can dis
tinctly hear the shouts from Chicago.
Men VIII be placed at each transmitter in
tue city to announce the names OF each
organization, and the number of division
as tue parade passes, similar to the pre-
lude in photographs.
Major Mckinley Will listen to this music
OF the masses at his Canton home In far
Off New Jerse' Mr.. Hobart will also have
his car to the phone. At New York Re-
publican headquarters the committeeman
and staff viii assemble to hear the cheers
of the parade,
The evening times., 1896-10-03
MADE HIMSELF A PRISONER.
Emanuel DodsOn Learned That He
Was Wanted by the Police.

Emanuel Dodson, coal-shoveler at the
Georgeto wD Coal wharves, walked into the
Seventh precinct police station this MORN
ing and asked Lieut.. S windells if he, Dod-
sou, was wanted.
Il hear you have warrant for me, and
I've come in to surrender myself"
The lieutenant Informed him that Maggie
Dorsey had sworn out a wa arrantfor his ar
rest, charging assault. Dodson remained
in the station until the Maria" arrived,
and was conveyed in that somber vehicle
to the police court.
When arraigned before Judge Miller
DodsoD pleaded guilty. Maggie Dorsey,
the complainant, testified that Dodson
knocked her down because she had been
talking about him.
YES" said his honor. "your mouth got
you into this trouble"
II only smacked her," said the self
mdae prisoner.
Judge Miller was impressed with the
mans honesty and truth fulness md imposed
fine of only So.
The evening times., 1896-10-03
CASE WAS DISMISSED.
Wife Could Not Prove Her Husbands
InttntiOn

John Davis, butcher and drover was
arrested last night on Il warrant sworn
out by his Wife Mary, charging him with
threatening to bring her young life TO
sudden termination. when the wife ask ed
promised to use his skill as butcher on
her and reduce her to sausage meat
On the witness stand the husband denied
that he had threatened to kill her. He said
she was living with another man, and he
had threatened To have them both arrested
under the Edmunds law. That was the ouly
threat he made.
Judge Miller evidently took that view of
the case, for he released Davis on his per-
sonal bonds. But" he said, severely,
Iii you lay hands on this woman it will
be the worst thing you ever did, and your
punishment will he swift and sure"
The evening times., 1896-10-03
LIEN ON a HIPPOPoTAMUS.
Consta BILE Attached the Brute and Is
Now In Trouble


Paterson, ". J., Oct 3.-Constable Quig-
ley has hippopotamus on his hands, and
as the law requires him to furnish bonds
for its safckeeping and its return in good
condition when the attachment is with
drawn, t!c officer is in a state Of perpIexity
The animal is the property of Leon Wash
burn, a circus proprietor. and is vaiued by
him at $4,000 1t eats eight bales OF hay a
day and requires constant attention. THIS
Quigley, as custodian of the beast. is sup
posed to attend to. Yesterday eight OF the
employees Of the Washburn circus, which
has had had season, went to Lawyer
Richard Randall's office, and said they
wanted to procure their back pay from the
circus.
Isn't everything attached?" asked the
lawyer.
"All except tue hppoputamus,' - answered
one of the men.
'All right said the lawyer, 1--WE will
attach that" SO the constable put long
distance attachment on the big beast.
The evening times., 1896-10-03
Driver Hurt in n Runaway.

A horse attached to a lumber truck be-
longing 10 Thomas W. Smith, lumber dealer,
runaway this morning from the water trough
at the corner of Maryland avenue and First
street southwest. When the horse reached
The Peace Monument he swerved suddenly,
throwing the driver. Edwin Lee, colorcd,
of 701 Fourth street southeast. from his
seat. Lee fell just in front OF the hind
wheel. which passed over his left leg, break
ing it. He was taken to Emergency Hos
The evening times., 1896-10-03

Mothers = bring those
boys in today-some "snug"
savings are awaiting you.
SLAB, $1.98. $2.4S and
$2.98 for nobby school suits
made of tough Scotch wool
ems.
81 for fine-itting REFER
sults-all-wool and elabo-
rately braided.
S3.9S for most every style
that is S. elsewhere.
SOC for all-wool knee
pants-with patented mon
rippable" taped seams.
SIS for all-wool long pants
suits-ages IA to 19.
Hats and furnishings at
saving prices, too.
EISEMAN Bros,
Cor. 7th and E SITS. N. w.
No Branch Store in Washington.
The evening times., 1896-10-03
CITY warrant Clerk Resigns

Mr.. George w. washburn, who has been
warrant clerk Of the police court for u
number OF years, has rendered his resigna-
tioD to Judges Miller and KiInball shrough
Chief Clerk Potts. 1t has been accepted
and today Mr.. Washburn left tie office
where ne has lahUred so long. Mr.. Hall
Collegiate, the docket clerk, has beep pro-
noted to the vacancy.
The evening times., 1896-10-03
Owners of Property

viii soon become convinced that we can
rent or sell quicker than any firm in town.
Houses listed with us are advertised Con-
stantly until a tenant is found. Houses OF
other property left on sale will be brought
to the attention OF investors in various
ways All we ask is a trial-it does not
cost son penny to give US that. The
Times Real Estate Bureau
The evening times., 1896-10-03
NIGhr-HIGH SCHOOL.
Opens Monday With a Change in
Course of Study.

Course of Study.
The work Of this school will begin on
Monday evening, October 8. at z O'Clock.
There will be 1; considerable modification
in the course of study. notably in the Eng
lish department. there being four classes iu-
stead of three as heretofore, viz:-litera-
ture. rhetoric. history and grammar.
In Latin there will be one advanced class
and two classes for beginners.
In bookkeeping. short-hand and drawing
there will be one advanced class and three
classes for beginners.
There will be two classes in business
arithmetic, one in algebra aud one in geoni-
etry.
Persons desiring to enter should apply to
the principal at the High School building.
First street. between 3 and C streets north
west. Saturday, October 8, and Monday,
October 8. between and p. IN.
The evening times., 1896-10-03
PROMOTIONS MADE.
Fortunate Clerks I'm Bureaus of the
TreaSury Denarfm.nt

The following changes have f,een made
in the classified service in this ,lepartme ent:
romotions-Secretary's office: Austin
Gray, Minnesota, from ST2O TO $50.
Treasurer's offioe-C. G. Clifford, 6fichi-
gan, from S720 to $500.
Auditor for Navy Department Char rles
Hurrle, Arizona from S120 to $50.
Auditor for State nd other Departments
Miss F. G.. Mcdowell, Pennsylvania, from
5000 to 81 900.
Auditor for Postoffice Department-Miss
I. Stanley, Iowa, from 5000 to $1,000;
Miss f. Hartman, Michigan, from S72O to
$40.