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AGU|RRE'S CRUEL TORTURE
Story of Outrage Verified by an
American Consul.
DRAGGED AT A HORSES TAIL
Weyler's Methods OF "Pacifying"
the Proyinces-His Own Officers
Disguised With His Absolute Dis
regard for Suffering Humanity
and Would Gladly Return TO Spain.

New York, May 21.-The Journals Ha-
vana correspondent teegraphs to that
paper, via Tampa, Fla. as follows: A shock
ing story of Spanish cruelty, verified by a
consulate represen tative of the United
States, comes fIom Santa Clara Province
The Cuban leader, Charles Aguirre, who
was Officially announced to have been
killed by Spanish troops under Gen. OBJ
regon in an engagement near Sancti
SpiIitus fortnight ago, was, as a matter
of fact, made prisoner after having been
seriously wounded.
Learning that he claimed American citl-
zenship, his captors are said to have tee
him To the tail of a horse and dragged him
through the streets Of the village of Ar
royo Blanco until death claimed him. H.
justice to Gen. Obregon, my informant
adds, that after learning the facts, he Sc
verely reprimanded the minor officials II.
rect!y responsible for the brutal action, ano
directed that the body be properly in.
tered.
A Sagua correspondent announces the
final deportation of the aged father and
family of the insurgent brigadier, Robau,
in confirmation of Weyler's recent threat
to expel them from the island, unless he
could induce his son, the Cuban leader, to
surrender. The elder RObau is a Spaniard
and q veteran of the former war in Cuba
when he served as a Sergea ant under Wcv-
ler's personal command. He is now re-
Quired to fix his residence in Port au
Prince, Hayti.
several French citizens in business at
ZaZa have been arrested for having le-
fused to accept Weylers paper at par
with silver in payment Of army supplies
In Weyler ''pacfied' province of Santa
Clara, according to his own official dis
patches from the field, given out by the
palace staff here, there were seventeen en-
gagements on Monday, and six hospitals
were captured and destroyed. No prison
ers were taken alive. A majority or the
charges by whole Spanish battalions upon
scattering insurgent groups of from two tu
six men, and most of the arms reported &c
have been seized upon the field after the |
fray are shown to be WORKOUT machetes
generally used by the pacificos in their ag-
ricultural labors. COMMENT is unnecessary
Havana clubs and cafes are thronged
with high military officers disgusted witt
Weyler' regime and anxious to embark foI
Spain.
The evening times., 1897-05-21

are heartily in favor of the hand-swee3iag
system said MIR. Wight, 'aGd also Il at
the only thing which prevents that pan
being carried into execution is the limite d
appropriation which Congress has placed
at our disposal AS | am going out with
Capt. Black on a short tour of inSpe Jtion in
a few minutes, l will not be able To give
you the exact figures of the increase of
expense over the prtsent system, aUU am
confident that the increase is not large
enough to offset the advantages TO be de
rived from the hand system.
Major Mckenzie will he able to give
you all the necessary figures as to the
cost, increased time, the number of men
needed, and their wages per diem.
Although Commissioner Ross is not in
the city al present, know his views ac-
cord with mine in this matter. The bids
received yesterday for street cleaning have
not been considered and will not he until
Commissioner Ross returns from his va
cation We shall then probably consider
the proposed scheme at length.
The evening times., 1897-05-21
He Had 1t nv Proxy.

III n case tried by Justice COwing yes
terday an excited lawyer said to Assistant
District Attorney Mitchell: II want you
to understand. sir, that there is virtue ON
this side OF tho bar as we'll as onthat" Mr.
Mitchell quietly retorted: Then yOu'n
cOncede that you have virtue on that side
of the barr" Yes, l WILL" houy replied
the distinguished lawyer.
You remind me-" said Mr.. Mitchell, of
the man who claimed he had obtained re-
ligion. The old sceptic of the village on
hearing this, said: IF that man has re-
ligion be certainly has 1t in his wifes
came IN Y. Mail and Express.
The evening times., 1897-05-21
English Landlords Are Happv.

English Landlords Are Happy.
This is the landlords land Of plenty;
they made the laws themselves centuries
ago, and they have never seen fit to alter
them," says an A American writer writing
from England. The tenant in England
not only pays the rent, but the taxes, rates,
and insurance as well Therefore, to own
property in England is a capital thing in
more ways than one. That is why some of
my companions so often elect to buy the
houses in which they live in London.
That is why some of them are arrangin 10
make a nice little sum this season by letting
their town houses for a single week for as
much as they would pay In rent for whole
year. They have developed the English
landlords natural instinct.
LAS an example, certain smart Ameri-
can leader of London society has Just ar
ranged to let her house from the 21st of
June to the 9th, exactly five days, for
$500, or fully fourth more than the rent,
rates, and taxes for an entire year, and that
in spite of the fact that tn e houseis nowhere
near the route to be taken by the royal
procession, but in a pleasant little street
in Belgravia. In the case of this shrewd
little American lady, she will be In pocket
a good round sum, and will see the jubilee
festivities as well, as her mother has q
big town house in Belgravia.
Thousands Of rich English people be-
longing to the so-called middle-class,'
whose position socially, in spite of their
great wealth, does not entitle them to any
recognition from royalty, or their set, see
little reason why they should remain in
town during this notable season, and as
many of them live in beautiful houses they
are offering them for rent furnished,
during May and June, at enormous prices
These prices are gladly paid by rich Ameri
cans, colonial visitors, or provincial mag
mates New York Advertiser
The evening times., 1897-05-21
ELECTRIC RAILROAD SYSTEM.
New York's Elevated Roads will
Adopt the "rhird Rail-"

New York, May 21.-After more than
two years search for the ostpracticable
and at the same time most economical
motive power, the Manhattan Railway
Company has finally decided to adopt
electricity, and the sytem TO be used is
what a ; known as the third rail y
Equipping the road with the third
rail electric system foreshadows its adop-
tion by long-distance reads, and it is re-
ported thatthe Vanderblts are negotiating
for the control of the L. and will run
through trains to Yonkers.
The evening times., 1897-05-21
Cepero Arrives in New York.

New York, May 21.-The Cuban patriot
officer, Jose L. Cepero, who was recently
released from Spanish prison in Cien-
fuegos. arrived yesterday in New York
Cepero, who is an american citizen. was
arrested on board steamer from Glen
fuegos 20 RatabanU, in January, 1896, and
would have been court ;nartialed and shot
had it not been for the opportune inter
vention of the American consul general in
HAVANA.
The evening times., 1897-05-21
Creditors After Mcgowan.

Trenton, Nj, May 2f.-Chancelor Reed
yesterday issued an injunction restraining
ex-Mayor Mcgowan from disposing of 3d.
600 worth of Trenton Watch Company stock
and requiring him to show cause on June
i why he shh hould not be required TO turn
the stock over to John T. Bird, the re-
ceirer OF the Trenton Rubber Company.
Receiver Bird alleges that Mcgowan took
the stock ia payment OF debt of $4,000
and retained it instead of turning it over 10
the rubber company.
The evening times., 1897-05-21

Colonial Beach will again be the faTont
salt water resort for eXcursionists durin,
the coming hot days of midsummer ImDor-
taut arrangements have of late been pei
feeted, whereby the stea ner Jane Moscley
will make daily trips tc the Beach, an'
will be the only excursion boat allowed &
land at either wharf, and all privilege
will he exclusive. The MoSeley is at pres
ent in the hands Of small army Of work
men who in a few days will Ccliver n
to the owner greatly improved after
expensive ovcrhauling.
The evening times., 1897-05-21
GEN. BRooKE's CHANCE NEXT.
Gen. Bliss VIII Ask Today to Be
Retired.

Major Gen. Zenas r, Bliss was notified
today 10y Secretary Alger that the Senate
had confirmed his appointment as major
general He will ask to he retired today,
and in all probability Gen. Brooke's name
will be sent to the Senate Monday for con-
firmation as majo general. When he is
confirmed the rapid promotions of bIigadier
generals will cease.
There will very soon he thIee colCnels
promoted to be brigadier generals.
The evening times., 1897-05-21
Hidden Treasure PIowed I'D.

Knoxville, Tenn, May 21-Just before
the emancipation proclamation was issued.
John Howard, of Louden county, Tenn,
sold four slaves for $4,000. He buried
the cash in q creek in his horse pasture
Howard died without telling anybody about
the buried treasure. Bob Banks. a relative
of one of the slaves whom Howard sold. re-
Gently rented the farm On which Howard
lived, andin plowing up the horse pasture IN
earthed the treasure
The evening times., 1897-05-21
LAW ABOVE THE INSPECTORS.
Permit 10 Dump Ashes Does Not Ex.
empt One From Penalty.

O-11 r y
Therewas aclash in thepolce court tCda Y
between the police force and the health in
Spectors. Charles Pierce, Il colored team
stcr, was charged by Police Sergt. John
Kenney, with depoSiUlng a load OF ashes and
wastepape per ronthevacant space al Sherman
avenue and Irving street northwest.
The defendant acknowledged having
dumped the refuse as charged, hut showed
that he had received permission TO DO 10
from District Inspector Matthews.
Sergt Kcnney asked the court to define
the powers and position Of the police in
such cases. Judge Kimball ruled that the
law had teen violated and sustained tie
police b byfiningPierceS1, Y the lowest Mount,
as he had received permission to make the
deposit.
The evening times., 1897-05-21
PLANS TO RAISE STEEL PRICES.
Restoration of Billet and Nail Con
bines Also Being Conside red.

pines Also l3elD& tOES10efpU.
New York, May 21.-It was stated in
Wall street yesterday that steps are being
taken to revive the steel rail pool and t.
advance the price from S19 10 S2S a toI
as soon as Congress adiourns. 1t is alsc
said to he the plan to restore the billet
and nail combinations. Dillets are to be
advanced to $40 a ton if the project goes
through, and nails will be much higher.
Ever siuce these associations broke up
the mills have teen losing money, an
efforts have been made by leading interests
to restore order out of chaos. These eff
forts, however, have been unsuccessful W
to the, present time.
Advices from Pittsburg state that tho
plan to revive the pools originates witt
the smaller manufacturers, who have fel
the losses most keenly, and many Of W nor.
cannot stand the struggle much longer.
The evening times., 1897-05-21
GiYe Tn Their Contract.

Richmond, Va, May 21.-Langley & Co.,
for the new buildings at the
University of Virginia, have given up their
contract work on account OF money troubles,
and the university is carrying On the work
under the direction of the architects.
The evening times., 1897-05-21

Tallahassee, Fla, May 21.-Articles OF
Impeachment Were reported to the house
resterdav morning by the committee on the
case Of g. 4. Collins, the defGulting State
treasurer The matter was made SPECIAL
o,der for this afternoon
The evening times., 1897-05-21

ney Amber, andshe estoutly that
She was a respectable woman.
The testimony is against YOU said his
honor, land you will have 10 furnish 81 90
Is or go to the workhouse for sixty
days" She stepped back.
The evening times., 1897-05-21

Before ledring Washington fer the Summer
subscribe for THE TIMES. The Morning
and Sunday Editions ,ciH be mailed to YOU
for thirty fce cents a nlOnth-tss Morning,
Euening and Sunday E;litiOIss for Gsw Ad
dresses eaanqed as often as desired
The evening times., 1897-05-21
Democratic Senatorial Caucus.

The Democrats of the Senate will hold
caucus tomorrow morning at 1 O'Clock for
the purpose of discussing the tariff sub
ject and to outline policy with respect to
that measure
The evening times., 1897-05-21

Store your furniture with the b. G o
Storage Company, 10. 2, 4 and 16 E st
nc, opposite Patio. and Ohio freight depot
The evening times., 1897-05-21

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
RIGGS NATIONA l. BANK,
OF Washington, ID. c.
At the close or business May 4, 1897.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts ....SI sol .237 II
Overdrafts, secured and un-
secured .................... 1850 80
U. : bonds to secure circula-
t1on OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 10000 90
U. ). bonds on hand ..... 1854 $50 90
Premiums on U. s. bonds - Iq165 10
Stocks, securities, etc. .. 343,959 O2
Duefrom nationalb banks mot
reserve agents. ........ 22S. .I27 30
Due from State banks and
bankers ................... 479,174 SO
Due from approved reserve
agents .........--.......... 1896 a
Checks and other cash items 2I69412
Exchanges for clearinghouse 347455S
Notes of other national banks 20 90
Fractional paper currency,
nickels and cents ........ 3O4 SO
Lawful money reserve in
bank, viz:
Specie tgold,
S416,1O2 5O) $3.50, ,022 43
Legal tender
notes ...... 1872 ,015 90
L. s. certifi
Gates of de-
posit for
legaltenderS $4,000 90
--- 772,O37 43
Total 81, ,S90, ,072 32
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in ... S5OO,O 900 90
Undivided profits, less eX-
penses and taxes paid 80. 31,OO7 81
Due to other national banks 1O,SSO 80
Due to State banks and
bankers ..... 1881 63
Individual deposits subjecttO
check ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1926 1856 u
Demand certlflcates or de
post ........... 1885 90
Certified checks ............ 1850 81
Total observation-disclosures S4, $50, ,O72 81
District OF Columbia, IS:
I, ARTHUR T. BRICE, cashier Of the
above-named bank, do sOlemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best of
my knowledge and belief
ARTHUR T. BRICE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
2oth day of May, 1897
}. RITTENHOUSE,
(Seal) Notary Public.
COrrect-Attest:
CHAS. c. GLOVER,
JAMES. NJ JOHNSTON,
E. FRANCIS RIGGS,
directors.
The evening times., 1897-05-21

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
Or the
AMERICAN SECURITY AND TRUST Co,
At Washington, In the District or Column
Dla, at the close or business
May IA, 1897.
The evening times., 1897-05-21

Tan Shoes
Golf Shoes
Bicycle Shoes


The Tan Shoes ladies
aluehence the biggest Nor
Shoes
ing Bicycle Shoes 4 special prices.
The evening times., 1897-05-21

/, John e. Eckloff. cashier of the above
named bank, do sOlemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief
JOHN C. ECKLOFF. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn t. before me this
2Uth day OF May. 1897.
II. K. HOWENSTEIN.
tSeaD Notary Public, ID. G.
CorreCt-Attest
Al. u. EMERY.
Nj. w. EVERIDGE,
WALTER W. BCRDETTE,
Item Directors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-09

year OF that department OF college ath'
tics. There have been no public exhib
lions, except on one or two occasions
such as the one last Wednesday In thc
reception rendered the visiting schoo
superintendents Of TIE State by the co
lege. when just a few features OF the
work were given.
The course mapped out by the director
Is designed for development rather than
for show. and It's results are greater In
the preservation Of good health and sym
metrical development OF all parts OF the
body than is the case when the drill Is
arranged for beauty alone. There Is a
good medal awarded annually for best
development and the recent examina-
tons show that the members have done
good and faithful work in striving TO at
tain perfectly symmetrical bodies. The
medal this year will be presented to Mr..
Jesse II. Mabry. of Florida. There Is
also another gold medal given for the
best drill, and this will be decided ON
the Field-Day by judges selected Tor the
purpose. The drill on next FRIDAY, now
ever, will be rather an artistic perform
ance than an exhibition OF feats OF
strength, and In preparing for this the
contestants need not only symmetrically.
wcll-developed bodies and limbs but
nerves trained to 90 the right thing at
the right time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-09
Among the Good TempIarS.

The Good Templars of Richmond Lodge,
No 42S. /. o. G. T., held splendid meet
ing Friday night at Belvidere Hall. Az
ted the transaction of great deal or
business, and the reports Of the imam
cial secretary, treasurer, marshal and
Finance Committee had been made ana
received, the lodge deputy proceeded
with the installation of officers, as fol-
lows: Past Chief Templar. Dr. Leo A.
Pussy; Chief Templar, William Hall
Crew: Vice-Templar. Miss Mamie Stubs;
Secretary. Joseph H. Shepherd; Assist
ant-Secretary, Miss NJ. G. Crafford
Financial Secretary, John Il. Newell;
Treasurer. Mrs John c. Smith; Chaplain.
William II. Blunt Marshal, William
Stubs; Deputy-Marshal, Miss Pauline
Stephenson: Guard, William Wagner;
Sentinel. John c. Smith; Organist, Mrs.
Russell Smith, and Chorister. Professor
Esau Cocker.
The reports showed an acquisition OF
ten members during the quarter ending
May 1st, and considerable enthusiasm
was evinced all along the lines. District
Lodge. No. l. will hold its next session
with Richmond Lodge on Friday, May
2lst. at noon, and delegates from all
Of the lodges will be in attendance. Rich
mond Lodge will be represented by Mrs.
George X. Merriman, MIS-. Herbert i.
Hulce, and Miss Mamie Stubs; Alter
nates-Miss Fannie Fore. Messrs. Joseph
II. Shepherd and William II. Blunt. The
Committee on Entertainment consists OF
Miss Hutton. Miss Stubbs Mrs. Smith;
Messrs. John b. Newell and Joseph II.
Shepherd.
On Thursday night. May 18th. this lodge
will, in a body. pay a fraternal visit to
Howard's-Grove Lodge. and nice pro-
gramme will be rendered. Professor
Esau Cocker and Mrs. l.. Russell Smith
were appointed generals for the current
quarter, and upon them deyotes the duty
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-09

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Knox. OF 2o23 7
street. celebrated their tin wedding ana
little Mamie Munsen's birthday Monday
evening. The table, which was peauu-
fully decorated with cut-howers. ETC.,
was spread with all the delicacles OF the
season. Games and music were INDUCED
In until a late hour, and the guess
thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Those
present were Mrs. T.. Seelenger, Mrs. r.
Stump, Mrs. G. T.. Radford, Mrs. w.
Krouse, Mrs. J. L. Munson. Mrs. II. j.
Childress, Mrs. w. J. Britten, Mrs.
]. Stuart. Mrs. c. Butler. and Mrs. j.
Roper: Misses Mollie. Martha. and Fan
ME Roper, Carrie Burnett, Mary and
Eva Butler. Mamie Burnett. Lizzie
Seelenger. Rosa and Emma Radford'
Ella Armstrong. and Helen Hendley;
Messrs. o. Morgenstern, II. Burkard. ST..
Sam. Craig. Eddie Hicks. Harry Adker-
son. John Burkard, III. J. Chlldress, j.
Stuard. Grover Seelenger. and John Paul.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-09

The Gesangverein Virginia is busily pre-
pairing to attend the eighteenth National
Sangerfest. to be held in Philadelphia
next month.
The society is rehearsing twice a week.
and great interest is manifested by all
the members. die Ehre Gottes." by
L. van Beethoven; Zach, Weisst du es
Noch?" by c. Ffgue, and the final
chorus OF Scenes From w. Tell" by c.
Mohr. are at present faithfully studied;
of course the prize-song, "Abendfeier,'
by c. Attenhofer, is receiving the closest
attention. The society is composed OF
fine material. and under Mr.. Mutters di-
rection. is doing splendid work. The
chances for success in the competition
would seem to be very bright
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-09
permanent place on the feld-day pro
gramme.
SOME OF THE CONTESTANTS.


There Is an abundance Of good mate
rial this year, and there Is no reason in
the world why the coming fleld-day may
not be the best In the history OF the
/ Athletic Association. There are several APP
pllcants for the all-'round athletic medal.
tie principal ones being s. p. De vault,
| r. u. White, and NJ. l.. Rea. Then, too,
there are several frst-year men that
promise to become leading athletes In
| one or two seasons. There Will prob
ably be one or two records broken, for
instance, the mile run and the pole-vaut
records. but It cannot be stated positive
! iy as yet. De Vault is by far the best
long -dIstance runner In college. and
White is probably the best for short
distance. and each are anticipating rec
ord breaking In these two events, respec-
lively.
In hammer throwing and shot putting
the leading men are Frazier. Williams.
and Cammarck In the pole vault, Rea
probably stands the best showing. al
though Owens may make the contest
close.
GROUNDS IN GOOD CONDITION.
The grounds are in excellent condition.
and will offer the best advantages to
all contestants. There will be three
marshals to maintain order on the &C.
casion. and everything will pass of in
order.
A prominent citizen OF Richmond has
been invited to serve as director-general
OF the day. and has signified his accept
ance. Students and faculty alike ex-
tend a hearty invitation TO the friends
Of the college to join in encoura ging the
contestants on Friday next. Seats will
be arranged to accommodate all visitors.
1t is an encouraging fact to know that
Richmond College has made a stride for
ward in athletics during the present SEES
sion. The students have manifested
more interest than ever before. This
can be attributed TO many causes. most
important being. probably. because the
faculty have showed unusual interest In
the athletic work Of the college. Pro-
lessor Gaines is the honored president
Of the General Athletic Association. and
Professor Mitchell is chairman OF the
Field-Day Committee. Their interest In
the work has caused the students TO have
more enthusiasm and strive harder to
attain success on the athletic field. All
OF the faculty. indeed. have showed great
interest in the work, and have on every
occas sion manifested their interest by
giving their support.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-09

The decorations for the Confederate
festival will, II is said. be the finest ever
seen I'm this city. The work will be done
by Mittledorfer & Son, in Confederate
Virginia colors. The end wall will have
large pictures of Generals Lee, Jackson,
and Pickett, appropriately and artisti-
cally draped with bunting, topped off
with the coat-of-arms of Virginia and
large stars. The side walls will be hand
somely draped In Confederate and Viz
ginia colors. embelished with shields.
flags, &C., and the ceiling will be hung
with draperies. and upon all the pendant
lunches will be stars in gilt.
The ladies in charge OF the festival
are in receipt of generous donations from
friends from all over the United States,
and are indebted to some of the city
firms for valuable donations to the festi'
val. The full programme will be pub
lished in a few days. The festival opens
May 18th. and will continue for ten days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-09

less to add that baseball has attracted
ar unusual number of the fellows. From
the beginning of the season for training
in this game a good team was an as
sured fact The number of applicants
for the team was large, and allowed
Manager Mcneil wide range for selection
of his men, and that he did his work
well is attested by the record the team
has made.
1t Is hut natural therefore, 10 expect
that the annual Geld day. which is TO
be held on Friday. May nth. will witness
some exciting contests. The Committee
Of Arrangements for these contests. con-
Bisting of two members OF the faculty
and five students, ha e been much sra-
Hfied at the large number OF entries for
the various events on the programme.
The preliminary arrangements are about
complets, ard everything points TO
most successful and interesting day on
next Friday.
TRAINING FOR THE CONTESTS.
In order TO insure interesting contests
and to make the records as good as pos
sible, the Committee OF Arrangements
this year made somewhat a departure
IN regard to entries. No student was
allowed TO enter for any event after
April 18th. and all those who entered
have been training specially for these