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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER Is, 1897.



The first round In the political fight in
Greater New York has been fought, IN
connection with the meeting OF the Demo-
cratic State committee; its action I'm
ignoring the Chicago platform, and i'm nomi-
paung Alton B. Parker, gold advocate
and the candidate OF David B. Hill, for
chief Judge of the court OF appeals Ac-
cording &c tie press reports the committees
was encouraged to take this course by
Senator Jones Of Arkansas, chairman Of
the Democratic national committee. The
State committee expelled Secretary Beary
ID. Parroy for what il called treason. In
advocating the election OF Seth Low as
mayor. in case the authorities OF the party
should prove false to their bimetallic and
platform faith and duty. Representatives.
Of the faithful Democratic elements pro-
tested against the subversion of the
party's national platform, but said their
constituents would support the ticket.
Probably this promise is TO lie taken as
polite rather than truthful, and, in the
present state Of knowledge on the subject,
the whole affairlookst 60 US like preliminary
victor, for Seth Low.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16
REBELLION IN GUATEMALA.
Desperate Atteck on the Troops DE.
Tending Quezalter ago.

Panaiass, Colombia, Sept. l6.-Guatemal,.
now faces ar uprising far more serious than
the one Of few months ago. The present
rebellion is led by men Of great wedlt h aud
Influence, and steadily gaining In strength
each day.
Acvices just received are to the effect
that 5000 rebels attacked the city OF
Quezaltenango on he morning OF SeptembeI
IL. The garrison there Consisted of less
than ZOO soldiers, but they fought val
iantly.
The attack continued until far into the
night, 'hen the rebels, despite their superior
numbers Were repulsed. They vigorously
renewed the attack at o. 80 O'Clock on the
niorpine II the 4th, and the latest report
from the field i s that the fighting still con-
tIDucs. The garrison still holds the cit,
against the rebels. but the fall of tn. cit is
inevitable Unless the re- endorsements which
are now horrying forward arrive within i
few hours. 8sc
The pretent revolutionis headed by Gen.
Prospero Morales, who, until q few
months ago, was minister OF war I'm the
present cabinet: Gen. Fuentes Barrios a
brotherin-law OF President Barrios and
Felciano Aguilar. These three men wer.
candidates for President TO succeed Barrios
for the constitutional term from 1898 to
1904.
Their antagonism to the President dates
from the time he declared himself dictator
OF Guatemala. and announced bis intention
of having q law passed. in defiance Of the
constitution. permitting Presidents elec.
ton for a second term. This practically
meant another term for Barrios, and met
with solid opposition from the upper classes
OF Guatemala
In view of this growing discomfort, the
three Presidential candidates decided to
meet Barrios with bullets instead of ballots
Tie first move in the plot was to get pos
session ofthe barracks at San Marcos, w here
a large quantity OF arms and ammunition
was stored. This was done by bribery,
nearly allthe soldiers at San Marcos at that
time joining in the rebel movement.
The rebel force liz now 5000 strong, aud
lie growing.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16
A JAIL BREAK FRUSTRATED.
Desperate Plot of Prisoners at Day
ton. Ohiu. Reyea lfd.

DAYTON Ohio, Sept. 16.-Ten prisoners
confined in the county Jail have bcen dis
covered a. the active ringieadeTs and
plotters OF q desperate attempt to break
iail. The attempt was to have been made
IN Sunday afternoon next. when the doors
were thrown open to admit the church and
ss1n,iay school contingent into the outer
corridor OF the prison room. IL was neccs
sary ~ saw a passageway through a
lace work OF steel bars, each one fourth %
an inch thick and two inches In width. anu
this was partly accomplished when the
sheriff was apprised Of the plot.
Lee Kanin, who Is charged with criminal
assault. lives ~ Cleveland; George Myers,
Z. forger. Buck Lawrence, burglar. and
Pete Foley, Il pi,kpocket, were the leaders
in the PLOT. lily threats and repeated as
saults upon other prisoners, the quartet
had Terrified all of their prison associates
into acquiescence II their plans. ann
a blacksmith by occupation, and through
mis- ingenio Is Work the steel shank OF q
shoe was converted into saw blade, tern
pered, and 80 fashioned that the work OF
saving the steel bars was of easy
compi' slmeut Eighteen of the interlacing
steel bars were cut, and an aperture Is
inches square would have been In readi-
ness by Sunday.
One of the prisoners. however, at the risk
ofhslifa, managed to get neteto Turnkey
Wood and exposed the plot. Shortly after
noon yesterdcy $, and while the sawyers
were at work, they were surprised blythe
sheri n and force ~ deputies. They sub
sequentiy stated that IL was their intention
to kill Turnkey Wood when they madc the
rush for freedorl-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16
PROTECTED BY HER DOG.
IDtclliccnt Canine Rescues His Mis-
tress From Negro.

lCtetletHi (h0tne neScOeS HIS o11k-
tress r rom Negro.
Burlington. n. j., Sept. l6.-A noble
shepherd dog yesterday saved Mrs. John
wedel, II Spring Side, from the attack of a
brutal coIored man. Mrs. wetiel was alone
in TIRE house, her husband being out on the
farm at work. She was engaged with her
household duties in the dining-roon, when
she heard stealt.iy footstep. Turning, she
saw a burly colorcd man, w no Ia q snea ked
through the open kitchen door and was
stealing upon her, The look in his eyes
and his outstrctched hands in an instant
gave her an mixing OF his purpose.
The blood seemed TO freeze In her veins.
but aid cauc from an unexpected source
The house dog an intelligent animal OF tine
shepherd breed, had been doing under the
table. AS the intruder took another step
forward, nc arose with a growi, and at
Mrs. wedel' S cry, sprang at the coloredm man s
throat.
Take him away, madami Take him
awayr' yelled the thoroughly frightened
man. q! only wanted something co eatr'
Calling Off the dog, who had torn the
mans clothing, Mrs. wedel allowed her
would-be assailaat to escape.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16
PEOPLE OUT OF TOWN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry B. Martin left yes
terday for Baltimore to sail for O years
trip abroad.
Alfredo de A. Brandao, second secretary
Brazilian legation, Washington, is at the
Albermarle, New York.
ASSISTANT Secretary of the Interior
Thomas Ryan and Mrs. Ryan left the city
yesterday for Northern trip that win
include visits TO New York and Kansas.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16

Pursuant to call. the Boss BARRIERS met
in Mechanics Hall, Four and-a-half street
and Pennsylvania avenue, by the courtesy
of BARRIERS Assembly, last night, to take
action regarding the reduction of prices
for work In the trade. The temporary or
ganization consists of George Young, chair
man, and George Lee, secretary. A coun-
mittee on resolutions was appointed. but
made no report at last nights meeting.
An agitation committee was also appointed.
The meeting adjourned to meet Septem Der
20 at st. James Hotel barber shop.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16
MARHX MUST STAND TRIAL
Held for the Grand Jury for Pass
ing Connie rfeif Money.

Joe Marhx, who was arrested for at
tempting to pass counter felt silver dol
lars upon merchants In the northwe est sec
ton cfthecity, was heldin 81 900 bonds for
the grand jury, in the police court today.
The specifIc charge on which Marhx was
arrested was his attempt to get three boys,
Staunard Woodson, Fred Thomas, and Gar
ret Lewis, to pass a counterfeit silver dol
lar at a drug store at the corner of Eleventh
and G streets northwest.
The boys testified that their suspicious
were aroused by the prisoners actions, and
that they caused telephone message to
be dispatched to the First precinct, which
resulted in Marhx being arrested, after
a hot chase by Policeman Schuyler.
1t was also testified that Marhx, after
finding capture unavoidable, threw away
a silver dollar, which was found by the
officer and proved to be counterfeit.
Marhx stated In his defense that the
money had been given him by some one
else. but the explanation was Unsatisfac-
tory TO the court. and Judge Kimhall held
Marhx in 81 900 bonds for the grand jury.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16
Veteran Railroad Man Dead.

Cumberland Nd, Sept. 1e. Capt Robert
Armistead French, supervisor oftrains and
engines on the South Branch Division OF
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, died at
bis home ia Cumberland yesterda = evening,
after an illness of two weeks, from a gen.
cral collapse of the system, aged seventy.
seven years He Was a native OF Baltimore
and entered the service Of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad as an apprentice in
the Mount Clare shops In October, 1849.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16
4 NEGRO OF HEBRAIC BLOOD.
Remnant of Lost Link of the Tribe
of Moses.

New Haven. Conn. Sept .16 New HaveI
has had a strange visitor, who has Just
gone TO Hartford He is negro, and Is
not only deaf and dumb, but is proficient
in the language OF Laschen Khadish to the
extent that he writes and reads it as FLU
eptiy as English.
As this is the languagei in which the early
Mosaic books OF the Bible We're written, and
is little understood except by Hebrews. it
seems 20 lear out the Africans claim that
he not onl y belongs to the Hebrew race, but
he says further that he comes from an
African tribe OF 10000 people that read
and speak that language. He is trying To
secure funds here To take him back tt
Africa.
The fellow has been tested in every way
and is believed to BE- d genuine African
negro ard Hebrew. but no Hebrew in this
part Of the country know OF and has never
heard OF such tribe of Hebrewsi IN Africa.
Whether the negro is the remnant of a
lost link of the Hebrew race is problem
now puzzling Hebrew scholars. The young
man claims to be the son Of rabbi.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16
Abduction OF a wife,

Warrensburg, Mo-, Sept. 16 Andy stin.
of Warsaw, Mo-, has reported to the police
that his wife was abducted and cannot be
found. Still says he hired three farmers
named Hull, McKeehon and Jack son, to
convey himself and Wife from Windsor to
Knob Noster Monday night, and that they
threw him out ofthe wagon, and in spiteof
lis wife's entreaties, drove away with her.
Hull and McKeehon have been arrested.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16

There is something truly alarming I'm
this, which cannot fail to attract the serI
Gus attention Of the Administration. wey.
Ter might gD on forever, numbering prison
ers OF war, Getting the throats of hos
pital inmates, and outraying. torturing and
butchering young girls and children, and
this Government would not interfere, us
long az he did not destroy property. But
now that the military game and pretense Of
it are up; now that he tacitiy admits his
inability to hold the country against its
brave people, 50, ike the hydrophotJiac
wild beast ne is, he will invoke fire, fam.
Inc ana pestilenee to ruin what he cannot
conquer. withou. being advised Of the
present status of the McCook deal, we are
inclined to think that this policy ON
Weyler's part is unfa-orable to it's success
ful accomplishment. In that case Mr.. Nc
Kin!ey viii be ait TO adopt a NOE vicor-
Gus course with regard to Cuba It will
not do to let weyler dcvastatc everything.
or his friends viii have poor pickings at the
subsequent barbecue. Perhaps then the
advent to the Cabinet of Mr. McCook might
mark the point OF a new departure.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16
A PETRIFIED GIANT DUG UP.
Italian Lahorers Unearth q Stone
Mao Eight Feet Long.

New Haven, Conn.,, Sept. 16.-Two Ital-
ians, while digging yesterday on the prem
ises Of Deputy Sheriff Arthur Plumb, near
Trumpull Church, discovered a petrifieet
giant. Before Plumb lived upon the place
it was occupied by Birdseye Plumb. who
died many years ago.
He used to tell his children OF giant
named Christian Peterson, a Swede, who
died 90 years ago. When the petrified
giant was unearthed the traditions of the
old town were recalled. and Sheriff Plumb
says that this stone giant is no doubt the
petrified remains OF Christian Peterson
Sheriff Plumb said he would present the
store figure to the Fairfield Historical So.
ciety.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16

Baltimore, Sept. 16. -Rt. Rev. John Foley,
bishop OF Detroit, who has been on an ex
tended visit to his brother, Mr.. d. j.
Foley, VIII leave for Detroit today. Bishop
Foley has been in impaired health for some
time, and has been absent from his do
cese fer several months for the benefit OF
his health. 1t is stated that the bishops
condition is greatly improved, aud ft is
thought he viii now be able to assume
his episcopal duties.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16
LYNCH LAW THREATENED.
An Alleged Outrage Near Oakland
Exciting the Citizens.

Exciting the Citizens.
Oakland, Nd, Sept. 16.- There is strong
talk OF a lynching at Crellin, three miles
from here. Sherman Devall John I. shley
and william Martin, the latter a boy. are
locked mp for criminaly assaulting Letitia
Wilhelm, aged seventeen years, and they
may be taken out and lynched at any mo-
ment.
Yesterday Martin went to the girl. stat
ing that Devall wished TO employ her at his
house. She started TO walk thither and was
met by. the three, who. IL Is stated, dragged
her into the woods and assaulted her. It
was after 8 O'Clock when they allowed her
to leave, aud she reached home in weak
condition.
Sheriff Brown, with posse, arrested the
three, who were jailed at Oakland, the jail
being guarded. Ashley and Devan are
married, with large families.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16
"A Denial From Mrs. Germon

Mrs. Gernion, wife of Mr. Frank Germor,
who was assaulted by James McGraw, a
few nights ago, informs The Times that
there is no truth whatever In the statement
made by her husband that McGraw has
been living with her at No. 225 e street
since she separated from Germon year
ago.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16
HEIR TO HALF A MILLION.
Fortune I'm England for an Iros,
Worker In America.

Worker In America.
man. an enploye Of the Phoenixville Iron
Works, of this place, has Just received word
that he is sole heir to an estate OF $780,
600 in Staffordshire, England. Goodman
left home many years ago, and final lyc came
20 America and settled here, where he has
lived for the past eighteen years.
When his mother died several years ago
she left her estate to an only maiden
daughter. The daughter died about six
weeks ago, lea wing the estate to her brother.
Daniel. If living. A lawyer has SO I'm
formed him, writing from Dudley, Stat
fordshire. Goodman will go to England
as som as ne can get away.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16
Insurance Company Quits cuisines

Insurance Company Quits Business
Boston, Sept. 16.-The Salem Marine In.
surance Company yesterday voted to close
up its affairs, and declared final tiiyi-
dcndof $3.50 per share. The company was
organized In 1856, and in early years did
most successful business, but with the de.
cline of salem's shipping the business fell
off. The company has paid 10 per cent
dividends every year since 1856,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16
Jury in Extension Cases Summoned

Judge Cox this morning directed the
marshal 10 summon the jury OF appraisers
in the Ingieside and Dennison and Leigh
tons subdivisions OF the first section u
highway extension, TO meet next wednes-
day. II 10 not at all probable that any
hearings will take place ON that day, but
Judge Cox win then announce just when
the proceedings wiz he inittated.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16
SHOOTING GALLERY TRAGEDY.
A Boys Bad Aim Results in Young
WOman's Death.

Pembroke. Me-, Sept. 16. AT the Wash
ington Agricultural Association fair here
yesterday, Miss Nellie WEIGH, popular
young school teacher, who lived in West
Pembroke, was accidentally shot, and died
in hal = an hour,
Frank Rutherford, Of Eastport, was OPP
eSating shooting gallery ON the grounds,
and during his temporary absence it was
left in charge OF Daniel Golf, ten-year
old lad, who, in practicing, missed the
target. and the ball struck Miss WEIGH in
the back, passing through the lung.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16
BRYAN AT a COUNTY FAIR.
Suggests "a Remedy for Troubles Be
tween Employer and Employe.

WV" NnPoyCA "hu 6nHpioye.
sedalia, No. Sept. 10 william ]. Bryan
addressed an immense audience here yes
terday at the opening OF the Pettis county
fair.
In his speech Mr.. Bryan said: Public
sentiment Will not sustain court in in.
terfering with employees SO long as they
do not interfere with the rights of legis.
lation. and legislation only can remedy
this evil Arbitration secured by law and
the elimination by law OF government by
Injunction will secure the only just and
satisfactory remedy for the growing
trouble between employer and employee -
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16
ACCIDENT TO KING CHRISTIAN.
Ruler of Denmark Seriously Injured
by Falling Downstairs.

Copenhagen, Sept. licking Christian
81 Denmark lis in the care of his phi ysicians
The cause OF his illness is reported to be q
serious GALL down flight of stairs in aIight.
house at Ore Sund.
He struck on his face, and was 80
wrenched by the fall that internal injuries
are feared. His majesty is now at Bern
stoff. King Christian is eighty years old
he had e large number of children, all OF
whom are married into royal families in
Europe.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16

Take the Pennsylvania Railroad to At
lantic City. Next Saturday and Sunday,
no change OF cars. Sc round trip.
se16-3t
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16

The Smoothest. Swiftest, Safest
Railroad between Washington and Phila-
delphia is the Pennsylvania.
Great SO excursion next Sunday.
se16-3t
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16
Fatal Leap From a window.

Chicago, Sept. i6.-Mrs. Nellie Baird, of
A North Clark street, committed suicide at
O'Clock this morning by leaping from the
fourth-story balcony of the building to the
street. Her husband is held pending the
inquest.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16

The best equipment Ne Change No
street cars. Pennsylvania Railroad 81
excursion to Atlantic City next Saturday
and Sunday sei6-3t
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16
The Best Eauipped RaiI ROAD

In America. The Pennsylvania Railroad
Will sell tickets to Baltimore and return
next Sunday at rate OF $l.00. se16-3t
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16

A Low Rate via a HigE-Grade Road.
$1.00 to Baltimore and return next Sun
day, via Pennsylvania Railroad se16- St
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16

When the Robbins Nest Again
You Will have money to burn IL you secure
your winters supply of fuel now. 8. 8.
Daish & Son, 703 18th st. NV; 2O5 Flor
ida ave. ne. Telephones 326 and 336.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16
CoPLEY SQUARE HOTEL.

HuntInSLOn Avenue and ExettE 5tleets
BOSTON, MASS.
New, elegantly appointed. strictly fire
Three to eight minutes FROM principal shop
ping centers. theaters, etc. American plan
$3.50 pertlay and upward European plan -
81 80 perday and upward rs klSTEEB
. o. su16- 3uao-em
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-16
Circulation Statement

TIE circulation Of THE TIMES for use
week ended Saturday, September II, 1897, 'oas
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-15

Special sale for November month at the
Laurium Fair next to the postofiice.
One hundred and twenty five boys OYER
coats, sizes from to 13, worth from
50 so S., at this sale only from $3 to
$1.75; 9O.inch youths listers. sizes from
IA to 10, worth from $3 to 30 so, at
this sale from $3.50 to IS; $50 mems
Melton overcoats, worth 30, at this sale
81 100 mems listers in Chinchilla.
worth $1S, at this sale $10 so; liz mems
ulsters, in Irish irieze, " orth $3.50, at
this sale $11; IT'S pairs mems calf
boots, worth 1915, at this sale 81 AZ;
100 OF boys calf boots, sizes from to 5,
worth $3.50, at this sale $1.1O. Give
me call and convince yourself that
what we say is true and that by this
special sale you can not only save PEN
MES, but dollars as well. The Laurium
Fair. l. FEINBERG x 10.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-15
A Question of varnish.

varnish, some one has said, Is the great
est Of the ''old masters " How much 1t
has to do with some of the queer Gothic,
Byzantine and pre- Raphaelite misflts that
have been exploited in, New York l
would hardly dare to say. Its mantle,
too, like that Of charity, covers multi
tude of sins-of the "restorer. Oddly
enough, though, while some buyers de-
light in nice, new varnish, which, duly
tinted, gives the much priced golden
tone," they cannot abide ever SO little OF
the honest brown varnish of long standing
which sometimes obscures passage In
painting by an old master, but which ap'
pears ms no blemish to the connoisseur
He finds it no more Objectionable than the
lover of old port does the cobwebs on the
bottle. For the American market, how
ever such painting is skinned" until
it looks-so says the seller-as fresh a'
when il left the artists easel.
1t Is either mastic or copal varnlsh thai
has to be removed from the old picture
and there Is danger in either case. Mastl'
varnish can only be got rid of by constant
rubbing, and that is very likely to make
the painting "bloom." Copal varnish II
readily dissolved by alcohol, which, in In
experienced hands, is almost certain to ea
into the painting itself. The expert pic
ture cleaner seeks to avoid this by the rapid
ity with which he uses the sponge in ont
hand as he washes away the alcohol will
another sponge dipped in turpentine befor'
the alcohol can do any harm.-Art ANA
tan
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Refused by All.

The little acts which go to the making
of great example of heroism or sacrifice
are ever interesting. In 1889, when all
day long the warships confined within the
narrow limits of the little harbor of Apia
Samoa, had been at the mercy of the hur-
ricane and the coral reefs, there came an
hour on tho Trenton never to be forgotten.
A writer in The Cosmopolitan Magazine
thus describes the scene and the incident
which makes it memorable:
Every one had Invested himself OF SUI
perfiuous clothing, and, with such appur-
tenanoes for safety as could be secured,
stood waiting the last plunge. On the
forecastle some men were hurriedly build
ing a raft on some empty barrels, on which
they hoped to float ashore. Others had
dashed themselves to spars and empty
casks, and few were provided with life
preservers, hastily secured from below.
There was one life preserver, however,
for which no one seemed to have any use.
A faithful follower and friend of the ex-
ecutive officer passed 1t to him on the
bridge, hoping it might be the means Of
his preservation. But, instead of making
use of It, he offered it to the admiral, who
refused it, and then to the captain, with q
like result.
1t was then thrown carelessly over the
rail surrounding the bridge, and there II
hung, a glowing tribute to those brave
officers and q stimulus to the dropping
spirits of the tagged out crew.