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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-09

A Ful1.BIooded Negro Jew Mute,
But Highly Educated.

Cumberland, Md, April 9-Cumberland
had an unusual visitor yesterday, one
Samuel Walskovy, VIII o is Jew and at the
same time an African. He halls from
South Africa. He is mute, twenty nine
years of age, is of splendid physique and
is barber by trade. He applied to Rabbi
J. L. Stern for aid, which was given by
him and other resident Hebrews Wall
skovy is a full-fledged African in color
and features.
Last night he called on Rabbi Stern
again, and an unusual conversation took
place with the aid of pad and pencil
Walskovy writes German in Hebrew char
acters with remarkable accuracy and ra-
pidity. In fact, Rabbi Stern admitted that
he could excel him, Walsk ovy being so
proficient because it is his language. Wal
skovy kept his hat on while in the rabbits
house, a Gust ON with orthodox Jews.
Dr. Stern said that there were negro
Jews in both North and South Africa
Russian and Polish Jews had migrated to
these points and negroes were converted
to the Jewish faith. Sometimes negroes
purchased by Jewish slave-traders ac-
copied Judaism. and, after circumcision,
were given their freedom, a full-iledged
orthodox Jew.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-09
VOTE UPON ADMITTING WOMEN.
Methodist Protestant Conference
Considering the Question.

Methodist Protestant Conference
Considering tie Question.
Baltimore, April Rev. + J. ogden, of
North Carolina, secretary of the Foreign
Missionary Society, opened the session OF
the conference of the Methodist Protestant
church yesterday with his annual address.
The address overflowed with wit, and
kept the audience in continuous laughter.
Mrs. W w Baynes, of Baltimore, presi-
dent OF the Maryland Branch W3man's
| Foreign Missionary Society, presented the
claims Of that society. She said that she
did not desire to make a speech, as she
was mot very favorable TO womans
rights She stated that the society was
keeping three missionaries ia the iield IN
japan by tax upon members of cenesa
week.
Rev ! F. oowan. editor of sunday
school literature, and Rev. G. a. Ogg,
fraternal messenger for the New. York
conference, were given a hearing upon
the subjects and bodies which they repre-
sent. Rev. W NJ, Strayer presented home
mission interests in a short address.
The woman question" came up as the
special order Of business at today session
upon overtures sent down to the annual
conferences from general conference, which
were read yesterday
The proposition to be acted upon pro-
vides that general conference shall con-
sist of an equal number of ministerial dele
gates, maIelor female, and oflay delegates,
either men or women; also that women
shall be made eligible TO hold the order
of elder IN the church An adverse vote is
expected, the conference at its last session
having voted against the admission of
women
Recommendations in the report OF Rev.
DR. j. D. Kinzer, the retiring president,
were adopted, providing for the resembling
of the rule requiring the president TO APP
point preachers for camp-meetings and en-
Iarging the scope of subjects TO be dis
cussed at those gatherings
Last night Christian Endeavor" was
the subject of an address by Rev DR.. J. F
Cowan, church editor of Sunday school
literature a large gathering listened to
the tai k
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-09
D MARX HANNA'S SUCCESSOR.
Democrats Confident of Capturing
the Ohio Senatorship~


The recent municipal elections in Ohio,
resulting in Democratic victories every
where have rendered quite uncertain the
complexion of the legislature to be chosen
in that State in November. Politicians
of both parties are naturally discussing
the situation With deep interest, for it
is to be remembered that the new legis-
lature will elect a successor to Senator
Mark Hanna. 1t is asserted by Demo-
Gratis, and not denied by Republicans,
that the Democratic prospects of carry
! ing the legislature and electing Senator
have been considerably frightened by
the test of strength shown in the Ohio
city elections.
Two Democrats have their eyes ON the
Senatorship, Both OF them are very rich
ambitious, and great busters, and nett her
viii stop to Count the cost with such
prize in view. They are ex-senator Brice
andaMr. John R. Mclean, of the cincn-
natl Enquirer. Eoth Will pitch in from
this time on: in fact, 10th did pitch in
weeks ago They and all their respective
friends are much encouraged by the pres
ent situation
Senator Hanna is desperately in earnest
in the endeayos to succeed himself, and, as
his barrel Is MISC q pretty large sized one,
it Will he Oh tap from now right along.
Mr.. Hanna is almost always in a talkatiye
mood Just now he appears TO have re-
lapsed into thoughtful strain and cyinces
no eagerness to discuss the lesson of the
spring elections in his State 1t is under
Pc a,lt lie. an a " or Df
Cleveland, just reelected, is bitter per-
sonal enemy of Mr. Hanna, and carries
his animosity so far as to prefer a
Democrat in the United States Senate to
the friend of Mckinley. This mayor is
said TO control the organization Of the
dense Republican constituency OF which
the city OF Cleveland is the center This
means fight against Mr.. Hanna in his
own immediate household and perils the
success OF the Republican Legislative ticket
in that political division, no matter who is
upon it.
The Republican boss of Cincinnati was
washed out of sight in that city on Mon
day, and il is scarcely anucipa ted he will
emerge from the debris in condition To
put up any kind of a fight in November.
The Republican faetional discussions, to-
gether with the general party discomfort,
SO plainly visible, produce situation OF
corresponding elation and depression in
the Democratic and Republican ranks. 1t
will make the coming State campaign one
of the most lively interest, not only 10
caIly, but nationally The Republican
chances for picking up Il Senator in all
other State, which might be named, are
fully offset by the imminent prospect of
dropping one in Ohio
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-09
WASHINGTON, FRIDAY. APRIL
Good for Little Crete.


In spite of the presence and assistance
of the ships, admirals, marines and land
forces of the great European powers, the
Turkish troops on the island OF Crete are
badly whipped and anxious to get out.
At Kissamo, the Cretan revolutionists no
tify the adphrals that they mean 10 take
the position, and that if the latter fire on
them they viii be compelled to consider
themselves at war with the powers, and
fight them accordingly. The strange reply
to this heroic defianceis determination on
the part of the admirals TO deport the Tur-
kish garrison, blow up the fortifications
and abandon the place to the Christians.
This is triumph indeed for the Cretan
cause 1t is accompanied with renewed
refusal to accept any scheme OF autonomy,
or any solution other than union with
Greece. As the proposition OF the Con
cert gives the Cretan people the right TO
say whether or not they viii accept the
autonomy arrangement, il looks very much
as If there would be N enc OF that.
What will happen nextis puzzling cues
ton. Perhaps the sentiment Of western
Europe may be strsng enough toinduce the
powers 10 concede the desired boon to
the Greek Christians of Crete. on the
other hand, continued resistance to their
Joint pressure may exasperate them and
a forcible occupation of the island follow,
or at least be attempted. Nobody can tell.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-09
AN OHIO GIRLS SUICIDE.
Miss Delmar Probably Drowned
Herself in the SJsquehanna.

Marietta, Pa, April considerable
excitement has been occasioned here by
the reported disappearance of Miss Helen
DeImar, of Akron, Ohio, and the finding
of her hat on the shore OF the susque-
hanna between here and Columbia yester-
day.
Miss Delmar came here two weeks ago
to visit relatives When she arrived she
appeared nprose, but two days later APP
peaFed more cheerful and went to Phila-
delpha, where she said she was going to
meet a friend.
From relatives of the missing girl it is
learned that she is the daughter OF
prominent politician OF Akron, Ohio, and
that Miss IJelmar W as one OF the most popu-
lar Young ladies' of that place, occupying
a prominent place in society. The last
seen of Miss Delmar was on Monday even
ing when she was observed walking up and
down the river bank between Chickfes and
Marietta Pinned to her hat that was
found on the shore were her gloves and a
note with the words goodbye" thereon.
From this it is assumed that she has
committed suicide 1t is thought she was
disappointed in love.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-09

The Chicago women's clubs have origi-
mated a movement against the wearing OF
feathers and dead birds. Perhaps it is
not wise to legislate against this sort of
Buddhist the absolute disregard OF life
among occidental nations is quite as shock
ing as any of the fairy tales we have been
usedto hear abouttheheathen. Mozoomdar
made the trenchant remark once upon a
time, when Hindu goes into a great
forest he is overcome with awe and rever-
ence; when an Englishman travels there
he takes his gun along and shoots some
thing" Without going so far as TO become
vegetarian cranks, one may be disposed to
question the beauty or fitness of stuffed
birds as ornaments. They add nothing to
their usual form they are anything but
artistic. a bonnet loaded with anywhere
from one to three blackbirtls, skeweTed
with a jeweled hatpin, and fastened at
such an angle as to suggest the birds being
transfixed like a worm on a hook, is not
only uDsighuy but barbarous, and to
some OF our Oriental visitors doubtless
seems the token of a half-civilized peo-
pie Women are said, sometimes, to he
of gentler natures than men, because they
do not like to go shooting. But after all,
what's the moral difference between shoot
ing the bird and causing it to be shot?
Not very much, surely.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-09
MIR. WELLINGTON PACiFIED.
Peace Between the Senator and Con.
Cressn:eu Over Appointments.

Baltimore. April 9-Senator Wellington
has been pacified, and Mr.. Percy c. Hen
nighausen is to be made commissioner Of
Immigration at the port of Baltimore
President Mckinley appointed Mr. Hen
nighausen last week, subject to the APP
prevail OF Senator Wellington, but the lat
ter objected to the appointment, as he had
not been consulted in the matter, and
thought it had been made by Maryland
Republican Congressman over his head.
He then Issued his fiat that no Federal
appointments in Maryland could be Sc
cured save through hitn and Ivy his assent.
The appointment being credited to Balt-
more, and Mir william F. Stone, leader
OF the Republican party in this city, being
said to be behind MI Hennighausen, Sem
ator Wellington came over from Washing
ton 10 confer with Mr.. Stone in reference
to the maj tier Itwas proved TO the Sena-
tor that no discourtesy was INTENDED him
by Congressman McIntire and Booze, who
had urged the appointment of Mr.. Hennig-
hausen and that the failure TO notify him
of their work in behalf of Mr. Hennighausen
was simply an oversight. The Maryland
delegation as a unit, headed by Sena tor
Wellington, will therefore indorse Mr..
Hennighausen, and he Will probably be
appointed as soon as. President Mckinley
can be seen and advised as to the circum-
stances in the case.
The course OF Senator wellington in
the Hennighausen case has, however,
caused much discomfort in Republican cir
cles and the Congressman he has offended
will, it is said, be slow TO forget their
grievance, 1t is said that the peace which
Mr.. Stone has automatically secured is at
best but temporary, and that trouble in
the delegation at Washington is liable to
arise at any time. Most OF the Congress
men are objeeting To Senator Wellington
interference with them in their efforts
to secure the patronage which they con-
slider the due of Congressman, and may
endeavor to thwart his wishes in the fill
ing of the more important Federal offices,
which generally require the united back
ing of the Congressional delegation.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-09
81 ONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC"
Italians Cried This Out in the Pre-
ence of King Humbert.

Italians Cried This Out in the Pre-
ence of King Humbert.
London, April 9,-The Times publishes
letter from its correspondent at Rome
announcing that the Italian postoffice au-
thorities stopped dispatch to that paper
giving account of the reception accorded by
the populace to King Humbert on the
recent occasion OF the opening of Parlia-
ment, which ceremony was performed by
the King n person. The ground for the
refusal to allow the transmission of the
dispatch was that it was untrue The
correspondent reaffirms that the universal
testimony is that the King reception was
one of unexampled frigidity. Moreover,
there Were occasionally heard cries Of
Long live the republicl'' as the King
was being driven from the Quirinal to the
House of Parliament.
The correspondent adds that the evidence
afforded by such manifestations is of
trifling Importance compared with the
results of the recent elections. One dis
trict of Rome returned a candi date who is
an outspoken republican, while twenty
seven republicans were elected in districts
outside the capital.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-09

As an evidence OF the growth of public
sentiment on the question of protective
tariffs, attention is called to the fact that
in Kentucky the people are raitling and
demolishing the toll-gates, over three hun
bred having been destroyed within short
time Toll-gate collectors OF customs are
cruelty being shot and hanged, and the
revolt against the local protective tariff
for the benefit of turnpike trusts sassuming
might happen if the treasurer of the turn
pike trust should issue retrospective"
toll circular TO the gate keepers; perhaps a
general massacre.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-09
The Treasury Tricks.

The more Eastern commercial interests
reflect upon Secretary Cages retroactive
order the less it is liked, and, ii may be
added, the less il is likely to be regarded.
and are reported as determined to ignore
it altogether If an attempt should be
made ey the New York collector to en-
force it, there are hints that the language
which it is written will render easy
the formulation of test case which could
be made TO cover not only the illegality
of regulations based on laws not in ex-
istence, but the general question of the
unconstitutionality OF any retroactive law
In uttering this strange scare docu-
meBu Secretary Gage has acted either
upon impulse or he has been incompetently
advised Republican rebellion against the
Dingley bill for the enrichment OF trusts
at the expense of the people was lively
enough in the Eastern and Middle states
before. This last addition to the causes
of dissatisfaction has not tended to Ie-
store party harmony.
The Dingley bill itself, its tanning
through and the retroactive "hQo,ioo
humbug connected with it. have combined
themselves into groteSque and frightful
trust and monopoly cartoon that even The
Republican masses can understand. They
do not like the picture, II is going to
make trouble for the party.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-09
As spaniards See Us.

Reports from Havana, dated yesterday
evening, give account Of the joy animating
Spanish circles, in consequence Of Wash
ington news to the effect that President
Mckinley has taken steps TO have the
Cuban Junta indicted. The Diario de la
Marine. the official Spanish paper in
Havana, praises the President for this
alleged intention, but adds that he will
deserve the gratitude of loyal Spaniards
only in case he shall secure the punishment
of these dangerous enemies. The same and
other Spanish journals glorify Minister
Dupuy de LONE for his diplomatic tri-
unlph'' over the friends Of liberty and
humanity in the United States,
The Spanish jubilation in Havana ought
TO be short-lived. The Junta Indictment
story looks very like whale" In the
days OF Cleveland and olney there never
was a possible thing that those potentates
could do to assist Spain that they left
undone; but even they never dared to
go that length To our mind the "diplo-
matte triumph of Mr.. de LONE appears
to be one over the credulity Of his adj
niring fellowsubjects
Something of the kind was to be eX-
pected as an offset to the display Of
American sympathy and wrath at Spain,
now in course of manifestation in the
Senate OF the United states; but il will
not work. The sentiment of this country
Is aroused, and its rulers and lawgivers
will heed it,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-09
WIFE CRUELTY DESERTED.
Lying Sick in Hospital When Her
Husband Eloped.

New York, April 9.-Adolf Wanner was
an architect, and until six weeks ago
lived with his wife and child, a four year
old girl. Mrs. Wanner, who is twenty-eight
years old, was taken sick, and the physi
clans decided that she would have to under
go an operation.
A few days before that there came to
the home OF the Warmers a handsome
young woman whom Mr.. Wanner intro
duced to his wife as Miss Amalie. He
said he had known her in Germany. The
young woman said she was here on a
visit to relatives. Wanner persuaded
his wife to go to st. GATHERINGS Hospital.
Miss Amalie consented to look after the
child Emma.
Two weeks ago, after the operation,
Mrs. Wanner received a letter from her
husband in which lie stated that he had
decided to go back to Germany; that she
need not worry about little Emma, as Miss
Amalie would take care of her.
Yesterday Mrs. Wanner learned that a
man answering the description of her
husband, accompanied by little girl and
a woman, had taken passage for Europe
in Philadelphia last week. The authorities
in European ports have been notified, and
Mrs Wanner will try to have her husband
arrested.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-09

No alienation of the flood situation yet
can be reported. Breakages of leyees in the
New Orleans district threaten the over
ing the oyster fisheries of louisiana, and
their complete destruction. The advance
of the latest flood crest is below Memphis,
and the flood waters in the YaZoo Delta
have reached the vicinity of vicksburg
The Delta population of 400,0 is with
out homes and nearly without food The
general prospect grows gloomier- We have
seen only the beginnings of the suffering
and distress accompan ying this great dis
aster.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-09
OLD SOLDIERS, TURN NOW.
Secretaries Bliss and Wilson Restor-
ing Them to Clerical Positions.

Secrefa rjeS HISS ara WILSON, hesiOT-
ing Them to Clerical Positions.
Activity In the appointment division OF
the Department of the Interior Is promised
during the corning week. Old soldiers will
fare well at the hands of Secretary Bliss
and wherever the working records OF the
veterans are good they will be preferred in
the matter of promotions and appointments
This plan of the department was
begun yesterday afternoon, when Thomas
Matthews, of West Virginia, who is an
ex Union soldier, was reinstated as
special agent OF the General Land office,
from which position he was removed by
the late Secretary Hoke Smith The place
which the old soldier has been chosen to
fill was made vacant when the department.
found it necessary because of deficit In
the appropriation to relieve twenty special
agents.
Jeremiah Connolly, special examiner IN
the Pension Office, was yesterday Apro-
noted to be principal examiner The in
crease of salary is from 81, 800 10 $4,000.
Secretary Wilson, of the Department OF
Agriculture, since entering upon the duties
OF his office, has reinstated, promoted, ana
appointed the following named ex-Union
soldiers:
Capt William w Jones, Wisconsin, re-
instated as clerk at 81 200.
Thomas Rutledge, Michigan, reinstated
watchman, $720.
Israel w Stone, Kansas, promoted from
clerk at $500 to 81 800
James r Brown, Kansas, appointed la
borcr. $40 per month.
Hertnon Il GerIes, New York, promoted
from clerk at 81 500 to 81 800.
william C. Smimoneck, Wisconsin, APP
pointed messenger, $3.50.
John j. Balm, Vermont, promoted from
clerk at 81 200 to 81 400.
Charles VIII, Kansas, appointed a weather.
observer, $40
John j. Church, Ohio, promoted from
clerk, 81 200, to editor and chief OF pub
iication division, at 81 500.
Michael Mahony, Pennsylvania, promoted
from messenger at $3.50 TO captain OF
the watch at ST. 200.
Edward Nc Dermott, New York, appointed
laborer, $500
Among other appointments which Secre-
tary Wilson has made are:
Mrs Genevieve G. Kennon, Iowa, widow
of naval officer, appointed laborer, at
$1.75 per day.
Mrs. Fannie N. Gregory, Pennsylvania,
widow OF a veteran promoted from clerk
at ST 200 TO 81 400.
Mrs Martha II Mahon, widow of a vet
eran, promoted from clerk at ST 900 To
ST 200.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-09

The Ellsworth anti cartoon bin went
through the New York senate the other
day, as delicate compliment to Senator
Ellsworth. 1t is not recorded that any
of the members, except Senator Grady,
cared very much whether the bill got
through at all 1t is not to be inferred
that they cared so very much for Senator
Ellsworth, either, except that they did
not want him following them around with
his enmity. They thought that. as the bill
win probably never get through the assem-
bly,, they couldn't Go any mann by voting
for it. and it would do Senator Ellsworth
some good, SO they passed It, as they would
have passed any old thing under those
conditions But Senator Grady was in
earnest. lie said that the newspapers
Were forever castooning his race, and he
did not like it. lie was sorry that he
couldn't vote for such bill every dag OF
his life. Now, this speech is ambiguous
1t sounds as If it were made in that con-
ltion Of mind in which a man is so en-
thusiastic he does not care whether lis
words make sense or not. What earthly
good would it do Senator Grady, or his
race, for this bill to pass the senate every
day? If it &c es Senator Grady or his race,
any good for him to vote for that bill,
there is no objection to his dropping quiet
vote every morning before breakfast. 1t
dron
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-09
The Funny Man.

Somebody said once upon a time that
the truly humorous man could not pos
sibiy tell a lie This will seem rather a
strained statement to most people, for it
is an impression among people of a GER
tain class that the work OF the funny man
is almost all lies. But there is a bit OF
truth init, too, as there is in most epigrams.
George Washington, il is said, was
entirely devoid OF humor, and it is also re-
ported that William f. Gladstone hasn't
any. These two gentlemen are regarded
as truthful so the converse of the state
ment is certainly not true But what is a
lie? II is an intentional misstatement; a
intent 10 deceive the hearer Thus a
fiction which does not deceive is not a lie.
when we read in novel that the King of
France who reigned two hundred years
ago is alive and doing things, we know it
is not true, and the writer knows that we
know it; ana that is not lie. When we
read in a newspaper that the President has
done some startling thing, and base our
stock deals on it, and it proves untrue, it
is lie. because we were deceived. But il
the newspaper statement is transparent, so
that anybody can reason out its falsity,
tits not lie, but a fake, and so on through
all the grades between lie and the truth.
Itmay thus he said thatthe truly humorous
man does not tell a lie, because most Of
his conversation is evidently not intended
to be taken seriously.
Another trait OF the funny naaa is ten