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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-20
Adverse Recommendatiou.

In answer to the reques; of VIM. F. Mat
tingly that proceedings be instituted to
condemn highways through lands of the
estate Of Francis Mattingiy. on the east
side Of 14th street extended, and north of
Whitney avenue. Assistant Engineer Rich
ards. in charge Of the highway plans,
recommends:
There seems to be no present demand
Tor the streets. as 14th street road Is wide
enough for travel and no east or west traf-
nc Is necessary The r1rst section Is already
overburdened with streets to be condemned.
ana consideration of economy alone
seems to forbid this action"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-20
OFFER TO sENoR1rA CIsNERos.
Georgia Bank President Wants Her
for Cashier.

The Atlanta Constitution says: "Evange-
lima Ccssio Cisneros. the pretty Cuban
girl WHO was rescued from the Spanish
prison and is now being lionized IN New
York, may come to Georgia to live. Col
W. S. Witham, who is~the champion bank
president of the world, being at the head
of no less than twenty-one, wired her to
come here to take place as cashier in one
of his numerous financial institutions. He
thinks she will need job soon. and so has
offered her one, which will be held open as
long cs she desires, pending the metropol-
itan festivities, of which she is now the
chief figure. Mr. Witham thinks the pretty
Cuban girl can get along while on con-
gratulations and bouquets, but will finally
have to go to work like other people who
are not rich, SO he sent her the following
telegram:
''Senorita Evangelina Cossio Cisneros,
Waldorf Hotel, New York: We tender you
oashiership Of one of our non-breakable
and frequent dividend-paying banks in the
state of Georgia..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Memorial Services Held at St. Johns Protest
ant Episcopal Church.
President Mckinley md Members of
Cabinet i'm Attendance-Remain
Removed to New York.

Funeral services over the renal Is of the
late Rear Admiral John l.. Worden, re-
tired. of the navy. took place this morning
at ST. JohE's p. F. Church. at 1890 oclock.
The President and his private secretary
were present, were all the members of
the cabinet, with the exception of Secre-
taries Bliss. Gage. Alger and Sherman.
There were but few persons present at
the church, with the exception of those
In official circles. The remains were con-
veyed to the church in the hearse, which
was preceded by the carriages containing
the honorary pallbearers, those containing
the relatives of the deceased following.
The honorary pallbearers were Secretary
of the Navy John D. Long. Justice Horace
Gray. Judge ]. c.. Bancroft Davis Judge
John Davis. General ]. G. Park General
Nelson A. Miles and Colonel Archibald
Hopkins. guard of twelve blue jackets
from the navy yard. under command o.
Lieutenant Reginald F. Nicholson, marched
on each side of the hearse. forming a body
guard. On the arrival of the cortege at
the church the hearse was driven up at the
II street side and the casket lifted out by
the sailors.
1t was wrapped In an American flag with
the sword and other insignia of a rear
admirars rank resting the top. The
oasket was taken inside the church and
placed in front of the altar The honorary
pallbearers were given places near it.
President and Cabinet Attend.
The President came in at the 18th street
entrance, with the others in attendance,
he having ridden over from the Executive
Mansion in his private carriage. He was
accompanied by his private secretary, Sec
retaries Wilson and Gary and Attorney
General Mckenna. The party took seats
up front.
The services were conducted by Rev. DIR.
MackaySmith. rector of the church, as
sisted by Rev. E. NJ. Paddock his assist
ant. and were according to the Episcopal
ritual The vested choir rendered tire
music, among others the hymns Nearer
My God. to Thee" and Lead Kindly
Light" being rendered in most touching
manner There were a few handsome
nora! offerings. as large display was not
wished for by the family.
Driven to- Depot.
At the conclusion of the services the
casket was replaced in the hearse. which
was driven to the Pennsylvania depot. The
remains were taken to Rawlings, n. Y.
where they will be laid 10 rest at the side
of the grave of son of the deceased, the
late Captain Worden of the army. They
were accompanied to the depot by the pail
bearers. the relatives and sailors, who
went with the remains to Rawlings.
The uSherS at the church We're Iieuten-
ants J. c. Gibbons, T ID. Griffin A. E. Gull
YER and Passed Assistant Engineer H. F.
Norton, L. s n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-20
Modern Improvement. Secured.

Register of Wills McGil has completed
the fre-proof arrangement of his Office. as
well as the fitting up Of the office with
other needed modern improvements for
which, after a long struggle, the register
secured an appropriation at the recent SEES
SION OF Congress.
The office IS not only fitted up with one
of the finest fire-proof vaults in the couu-
try. but its capacity has also been doubled.
1t is provided with the most modern of
metallic shelving. roller shelves and great
reference table. the business Office being
also provided with such improvements, all
making the valuable records of the ONCE
practically safe against destruction both
by fire and handling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-20

George II. Aregood today petitioned for
divorce from Clara V. Aresood. to whom
he was married at Philadelphia January
6. ISL the wife's maiden name being
Boz SAIL No children were born to them.
and Mr. Aregoo6, through Attorneys Bige-
low & Bigclow. charges that his wife de-
serted him in 1889. refusing 10 further live
with him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-20

In applying today for divorce from Eva
F. Melting. Dayton F. Melting states that
they were married here December 2, 1882
one child. now In the custody of its moth
er. being BORN TO them. Mr.. Melting who
Is represented by Attorney Campbell Car
rington. charges that his wife deserted and
abandOned him September L.. 1St3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-20
Deserters Arrested.

Two deserters We're arrested by the police
early this morning One of them was Hem
ry A: Cole. Fort, Myer cavalryman, twen-
ty-three years old. rapd the other was a
colored boy AIMED Henry johnson, six
teen years old The former was turned
over to an officer from the fort. and the
latter was returned to the board of chill
drens guardians! ~ s44s}
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-20
Ex-Treasurer Martins Trial POST
poned.

Tie case of Robert II. Martin, formerly
treasurer of the Columbian University. in
dicted for the alleged embezzlement of
funds of the university, and which was set
for trial before Chief Justice Bingham in
Criminal Court No. 1 today, was indef-
nitely postponed. the court being occupied
with tine trial of another case 1t is
thought. however, that the trial will take
place next week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-20
Suit for Damages.

The Merchants Parcel Delivery Com
pany was made the defendant today in a
suit Instituted by Lena Shaw, who claims
5000 damages. charging that the 18th of
last October she was knocked down at 9th
and r streets by one Of the company's
wagons. suffering broken leg. She is
represented by Attorney H. b. Moulton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-20
Inferred mt ARLINGTON.

o. p. Morton Post. G. A. R., today off,
ciated at the funeral of VIM. Herbert, late
private Company X. I'd United states Vol
unteers. who died on Monday. The inter-
ment was at Arlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-20
Edward Coles Yacht Sunk.

The fine schooner yacht Belle. owned by
Edward Coles Of New York. was sunk Mon
day night on Norwaik harbor by striking
some floating wreckage. The three men on
beard escaped to the shore in small boat,
after q hard struggle in q high sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-20

It matters little what II IL that you
want-whether q situation or q servants
want" I'D. In The Star will reach the
person who can iii Your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-20

II you want anything. try an ad. In The
Star II anybody has what you wish, you
will get an answer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-20


Coats are strictly manaish with edges
Stitched haps on pockets and the new Coat
CHANGEABIE TAFFErA SILK The
Skirts are the hest draped you've seen. lined
with percaline and bound with velvet-and
no suit cal leave our hands until it fits you
to perfection. If You want to draw your
own conclusions through cOmpar isons-put
these Suits alongside the best ~ a -
You can fed fol s2o-and they're ~ y
not as good as ours at. ......... " "
ChetiGt Homespun Man taiIcred Tight.
fitting S9ort.waist Suits-the waists are cmt
doubie-breasted with high military collars
trimmed front and back with military braid
nr Il LINED IHE "a ALL ., THROUGH WITH BEST
the skirt is Pangat. than which there il
none more graceful percaline lined and vel
vet bound. The materials used the MAKERS
skill, the extreme style-and ali mt them
on Il par with the best to 80, ~. -. =.
z Il e e.: :; $sfss :, .ss $1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-20
1an=tail0red Suits.

Two special lots for tomorrow
that will give you the greatest adj
vantage of the season. See them
and your appreciation will need
no spur from us. If you'll take
the trouble to make comparisons
you'll find how utterly impossible
it is to match them except at great
ly increased prices.
- In lot onc there Is Two-tonci Scotch
mixtures made up In fy-front style: they're
Red and Bl"ck Blue and Black, Green and
BLACK and Blown and Black novelties The. :
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-09-09
CONDENSED

IL a fit Of jealousy, and while drink.
i4g, William iIaustcttcr, at Cincinnati,
O., on the I'd, shot his wife and then
killed himself,
For the first time In seven years there
Is no sufficient available labor in the
Birmingham Ala district to meet the
demands Of the coal mines and iron fur
naccS. This condition prevails despite
The fact that there is not a strike or
labor trouble OF any kind in the State.
Tue treasury statement on the I'd
shows: Available cash balance, s2l5,-
N>H,s7i; gold reserve, sl44.l7s,l3 "a.
M explosion of coal dust occurred In
THE old Sunshine mine. at Glcnwood
Col, m the Sd. in which twelve men
lost their lives.
JAMES DALEY, a grocer and saloon
keeper, at Frankfort, Ky, on the Sd,
shot and killed Joe Bumhack.
FAu.rRrs for the past week have been
1911 IN tn" United States, against 334 last
year, and b against 81 in Canada.
BALLARD II ArNEs stabbed his brother,
Dave Haynes, to death near Murray,
Ky, on the list The tragedy had It's
origin over "A bottle of whisky which
Dave Haynes had stolen from his
brother
AuCU~r OF 1897 was the banner month
IN The history Of the'port of Baltimore,
50 far As exports are concerned. Their
value amounted to the sun of
Slo2i5.agl.
TnE monthly statement of the public
debt, issued on the list, shows the debt,
less cash in the treasury. to be 81. O0s,.
aa1,l2l. which is an increase for the
month Of Sli,SSS,415,
TUE immigration for the month of
July, says the treasury department, was
II, 80. against Il, I'll last year.
Ar Van Buren,. Ark, on the LIST, Geo.
Miller and family were poisoned by eat.
ing boneloss ham.
WHILE playing with matches in an old
ont building used as n ~storehonse, little
Alice Winston and Harry Arnold, aged
q years each, at Fort Wingate. n. NJ,
on the 5lst, set fire to "A can of oil, aus
ing an explosion. Alice was burned to
a charred and unacceptable mass.
Harry was badly burned about the head.
EDWARD h. CurnRERr, doing business
under the firm name of T.. b. Cuthbert
& Co, bankers and brokers of New
York, made an assignment on the Slst.
A HKAvY frost visited the northern
part OF Michigan on the 3ist. doing great
damage W vegetation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-09-09
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.


Frank Rushing, the negro who killed
county on July Is, was placed in the
penitentiarg last week. Rushing is one
negro who by the vigilance Of the Of
hcers escaped lynching. After the kill
ing Indignation III Lawrence was great
against him. Sheriff Williams of that
county concluded that the only thing
he could do To save his neck was to get
him speedily out Of Lawrence county.
Forty or fifty citizens had made up their
minds to hang him, Mr.. Williams be-
lieved they would do so, and late one
night he took the negro to Pike county.
where he remained in jail until his trial
last week. The jury after hearing all
the evidence concluded that Rushing
was only guilty of manslaughter and
brought in a verdict accordingly. and
he was sentenced to fifteen years i'm
prisonment. \. H.. Ball. the sheriff of
Pike county. had evidence thatthis yer-
dict would not give satisfaction in Law
renee county, and fearing that if the
prisoner remained in Pike county he
would be lynched, he last week took
Rushing to jackson, where he is now
confined safely behind the ~penitentiary
bars. 1t is not probable that Rushing
will take an appeal, as he seems salts.
fled with the verdict, Both these sher-
ifs had a lively time in saving Rush
ing's neck.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-09-09
A PROSPEROUS SEASC Il,
Prediction OF George NJ. Coffin. Acting
Comptroller OF the Treasury.

tuihptrsilsr OF the Treasury.
WASHINGTON, Sept. mir. George
NJ. Coffin, acting comptroller of til.
currency, is confident of a most pros
porous financial season for the United
States in the near future. He said
to-day;
There is every evidence that the
United States is accommodating a vast
amount of capital of its own, and this
goes to show that soone or later. if it
IS not already so, this country will be
financially independent of Great
Britain or any other nation.
The current rate for demand loans
III New York is IL per cent, against
Il slightly higher rate in London.und it
IS not at all improbable that under these
circumstances New York bankers are
looming money in London.
The national banks Of this country
now hold about Sl69, 600. 900 over and
above the sums required by law AS IL
legal reserve. The same condition of
aft airs undoubtedly exists in the other
banking institutions through the states
OF the union. There has been a wonder
full accumulation of capital in the
savings banks.
"One result of this enormous accu-
mutation of capital will be lower rates
of interest for the future. | am sure
that this will come and the opinion is
shared by many bankers throughout
the country. do not believe that we
will see again rs high rates of Interest
as have prevailed in recent years."
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-09-09
A STUBBORN FIGHT.
Two Families Of Children Warning Ovel
Their Fathers Estate.

MAsCoUTAu, H., Sept. 4.-For more
than % years Col. John Thomas, OF
this county, was one of the leading fig.
ures in Illinois politics.
When he died. December IS, 1894. he
was probably the richest man in south
ern Illinois. He left an estate valued
ut over 81. 900, 900, made up largely of
valuable land in this and adjoining
counties.
Col. Thomas was twice married, and
left Is children, five sons and five
daughters by his first wife, and one
son and two daughters by his second
wife. whom he married in 1879. These
families were completely estranged
from each other, and their disagreement
over the division of the estate has fin
ally landed in court.
Geo. ID. Thomas, of Montana, repre-
sents the older children aud Col. John
l.. Thomas, of this county, the young.
err set. The case viii! be fought stab
bornly 10y both sides.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-09-09
c ABOUT ALASKA.
Extracts From a Letter From Gov. Brady
OF Alsska to Secretary Bliss Only u
small Percentage OF Thos. Who Reach
Skaguay VIII Grt Across the Divide.

/ HAt1biN ~ '~i -tAiDs- u Nih
WA.mNGFoN. Sept. =. - John c.
Brady, governor Of Alaska. has Sent %
Secretary Bliss Il personal letter, in
which he gives some interesting facts
about the rush Tor the ktondike re-
gion. Gov. Brady has been identified
with the Alaskan interests most Of his
lifetime. and is known to be very con
seryRtiTe in his opinions. Writing
from Junenu. he says:
Steamships are passing daily for
SNaguav loaded with passengers
and supplies. The news Just out OF
klondite by reliable men is calculated
20 raise the excitement to a higher
pitch. The shipment Of dust by the
mouth OF the Yukon will be all Of two
and one half tons. Rich finds have
been nade well up in the sides of the
mountains, and the old saying that
Gold is where you find it and silver
runs III veins, seems to be emphasized
in that district.
conservative estimates are that
there are :, O0onen ~atSkaguay and along
the trail Of the White pass. But a few
only have gone over the pass with their
supplies, aud only a small per cent. of
the number can get across. Some
parties are dividing up and will try to
send over supplies, while the others
will go into camp until spring. The
men who are coming are fine fellows,
and | greatly admire them.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-09-09
ELEVATOR BURNED.
Destruction Of the Madison (Illl Elevator
with Its Valuable store ~ Grniu.

" iih Its Valuable store ~ Grain,
~. Lorls, Sept. 4-Ihe Madison
elevator, at Madison, ILL.,, and not far
from the approach TO the Merchants
bridge, was destroyed by fire Thursday
night, eutaiiing a loss Of about 500, 900,
1t a a few minutes before nine
o'clock when George Wilson, Of Madi-
son. saw smoke coming out of the roof
of the great structure. He raised Il cry
of fire, and after some delay the print.
tive fire apparatus of the town wheeled
to the scene. 1t was found, when all
available hose had been extended,
thatthe fire could not be reached.
An appeal was sent to Venice. and
the volunteer fire company of that
place responded with a hand engine
and more hose. BY that time, how.
ever, the flames had made such progress
that the fire could not be checked.
Water was scarce, and the means OF
fighting the flames extremely limited.
IN an hours time the great building
was destroyed.
The elevator was full of wheat, and
the cereal furnished excellent food for
the flames. Bin after bin of the valu.
able product was licked up by fiery
tongues, and occasional explosions OF
grain dust sent showers of burning
wheat SIX ward.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-09-09

In the way of news as to the senate
rial succession there is absolutely moth
ing new. Coy. McLaurin has virtually
announced that he is in no hurry about
making the appointment, that he is go.
ing to take his time. and do what he
considers to the best interest of the
State, regardless of personal conse-
quences. The friends of the candidates
are not permitting the grass to grow in
their tracks. however. They continue
to make pilgrimages to the old capitol
building, and jackson comes about as
near being a mecca as ever in its his
tory. The George succession is one in
which every patriotic citizen of the State
is deeply concerned and interestcd.-T.
NJ. Henry, in Commercial Appeal.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-09-09

For the week ended August so the
temperature was about normal. the
rainfall was sufficient ovor a large por-
ton of the State, and the weather con-
ditions were generally favorable for all
crops. Cotton is doing very well,
reports continue of local damage by
rust, shedding, rot and army worms.
Picking is progressing and cotton is
opening fast in all sections. A good
yield is assured with continued ~favora-
bic weather, and some reports indicate
IA fine crop, Late corn. peas, potatoes,
turnips, sugar cane and fall gardens
generally are very promising. Pastures
have been greatly improved by recent
showers. Considerable fodder has been
saved, and a good crop of hay has been
secured in MANY sections.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-09-09
Has Accepted the Invitation.

Hon. A. A. kincannon, State super
intendent of education. has been in
vited to deliver an address at the Nash
vile Exposition on Mississippi Day,
September 2Sth, on Education in
Mississippi" He has accepted the in
vitation. He has given the subject
close and painstaking consideration.
He has a splendid theme. Mississippi
spends annually about 81. 800, 600 for
education. The amount distributed
from the state treasury, inclusive of
the poll taxes, to the common schools,
is SOB 800, nearly 81. 900. 600. Besides
this sum the counties and separate
school districts raise large amounts for
common school fund purposes and the
State has always made liberal appro-
priations to the colleges and various
institutions of learning.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-09-09
LOOTED TIE BANK.


tashicr Nhnries \. Norton OF the Bank oil
Durnnh, H., u Fugitive Forg.r.
ROCKFORD, Ill.,, Sept. A.-Charles A.
Norton, cashier and general manager
Of the Bank of Durand, a private con
Germ, and the only financial institution
in the town. which is located Ii miles
northwest of Rockford, drove up to ms
bank Wednesday evening at seven
o'clock. When he came out he wore
three overcoats, with bulging pockets,
and carried in his hand a grip. En-.
tering his carriage, he drove away to
the north and has not been seen since.
Thursday morning the doors of the
bank failSd TO open at the usual hour,
and an angry crowd Of people stood
about it all day, waiting for an oppor.
tuuity to withdraw about SO. 900 they
had on deposit. Norton is not only Il
fugitive, but n forger of - notes for
various amounts, Nothing definite
can NOW he stated As to the amount
that he will be found short.
Norton's crookctluasS became known
through his ~rediscouutiug somc paper
with the Winnebago national of this
city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-09-09
A PLAGUE SPOT.
The South American Gold Fields q Good
Place to Stay Away From.

DENVER, Col, Sept. 4.-Geo. w.
Adams, OF Cripple Creek, has arrived in
this city from the gold fields of South
America. Fourteen months ago Adams
left this city to try his fortunes in
South American mines. He went to
the gold fields, 300 miles from
Georgetown, in company with
eight Americans, remaining there II
months. Of the entire party of nine.
he alone escaped death from the fatal
fever. One by one he saw his compan-
ions die of the terrible disease: saw
IA hole scooped in the ground and
their bodies, twisted from pain.
covered with earth; was attacked
himself twice with the malady and all
but died, and finally, after seeing the
last of the eight die in agony, he be-
came tcrror-stricSen and fled from the
country, n country from which, he
says, not one II of IS white men ever
returned alive.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-09-09
SHOE AND LEATHER REVIEW


Leather Review of September 1 says:
''rhc hide situation is a shade easier.
1t is beginning to be realized that
prices are entirely too high, aud decided
advances IN leather must be estab~
lished before permitting hides to DO
further boomed.
1T would seem idle to hold ont any
hope of lower prices at present, but ali
the indications are that the market
has reached the apex"