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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
THE WRIT DISMISSED.
Petition of Counsel for George b
Fleming il Denied.

Chief Justice Bingham today dismissed
the writ of habeas corpus in the case of
George B. Fleming, the ex-special examiner
of the pension office, indicted in Iowa for
the alleged making and presentation of a
false account, and ordered his removal to
Iowa for trial there.
Messrs. E. v. Brooksbire and c. L. Trev-
lit, counsel for the accused man, noted an
appeal and asked the court to refrain from
signing the order of removal until after
the Court of Appeals passes upon the ap-
peal. District Attorney Davis objected,
however. and the matter was postponed
CLtil tomorrow morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
EMPEROR WILLIAM SPEAKS,
Delivers an Address to the New Naval
Recruits.

KEEL. November 22.-Emperor William
of Germany arrived here today to attend
the swearing in of the naval recruits
In his address to the recruits his majesty
referred TO the devotion to duty exhibited
by the young Duke of Mecklenburg-
Schwerin and the members of the crew of
the German torpedo boat. who were
drowned in gale of Cuxhaven in Septem-
Der last
After Admiral Knorr. the communicating
chief OF the imperial navy, had called for
cheers for the emperor, the latter again
addressed the recruits and dwelt UPON the
honor shown the navy by the presence at
the ceremony of officers and sailors from a
Russian cruiser. His majesty also remind
ed his hearers that the car was an adj
miral in the German fleet The emperor
called for cheers for the car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
To Establish HI. Identity.

This afternoon the police learned that
the effects of the man who died Saturday
night after leaving the Academy OF Music
we're at the Keystone Hotel He had
registered there Saturday morning as
Charles Farrell Of Baltimore. This, the
police believe. is an assumed name. They
believe his name Is George Rankin as the
post office receipt indicated, for the initials
&c. r." are on his shirt. Further efforts
are being made by the police to establish
the identity Of the dead man
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
DISTINGUISHED MARKsMEN.
Winners of the Prizes for the Small
Arms Firing.

Gen. Miles has issued a general order an
EouEcing the winners of the prizes for
small arms firing in the competition for
1897. The following named soldiers have
been transferred to the class of "distin-
guished marksmen:" Carl Schmidt private,
Company A. LIST Caya airy: ]. R. Lindsay, pri-
vate. Company B. 7th Cavalry; A. ]. Cum
minis. sergeant. Company F, 10th Infantry;
W. Donnald. private, Company A, 18th In
fantry: q. Bevilaqua. private, Company +,
18th Infantry; NJ. Timnlins. sergeant, Com
pany d. 18th Infantry, Jas. Brennan, pri-
vate. Company G, 10Th Infantry; w. j.
Davis first sergeant, Company A, 18th
Infantry. The last named received a gold
medal; the others received silver and bronze
medals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
KAssAsTPACIFIC.s VALUE.
Messrs. Anderson and Mink Conf
With the Attorney General.


Messrs. Anderson and Mink Confer
With the, Attorney General.
Mr.. E. Eglery1 Anderson of New York and
Mr. OliveIcW. Mink of Boston. receivers OF
the Union Pacific railroad. had two-hour
consultation with Attorney General Nc
kenna today. tEhey came at the Invitation
of the Attorney. General. to give him such
information as they possessed bearing on
the value 6f the Kansas Pacific road. which
is to be sold December ID. He questioned
them at lehgthqpn the value and equipment
of the roau. its earnings and income, and
they gave him all the data which they had
This information. together with all other
Information on the; same subject, win be
used by the Attorney General in arriving
at definite conclusion as to tile value of
the property. with view to the protection
Of the governments interests Mr.. Ander-
son and Mr.. Mink returned to their re-
spective homes this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
DEATH OF JOHN RYAN, SIR.
Prominent business Man of Atlantis
Ga, PASSES Away.

Ga, PASSES Away.
ATLANTA. Ga. November 22-Mr John
Ryan, ST.. pioneer citizen of Atlanta
and one of the richest and most widely
known men in the SOUTH died at his home
in this city at an early hour this morning
after protracted Illness caused by paraly-
sis.
Mr. Ryan made a great success as a
business man in Atlanta, and up to his
retirement his name vas as well-knoyn
In the great commercial centers of the
country as that of any man in the south
Mr.. Ryan was born in Dublin, Ireland
about seyenty-one years ago. and emigrat-
ed to America, coming to Atlanta in 1852
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
MIR Thompson Improvfng.

Mr.. John w. Thompson is improving each
day, and his physicians, as well as his at
tendants. note with satisfaction that ne is
gaining In strength. He sits ND daily, his
appetite is good and his general condition
is such as to give promise of recovery from
the very serious illness from which he has
suffered during the past few weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22

Result of n brush With Insurgents
Near BayamO.

HAVANA. November PA Spanish
force. while escorting a provision train
from Manzanillo to Bayamo. was fired up
on by a detachment of insurgents. The
government troops had sixteen men
wounded. the official report says.
1t is announced from Spanish headquar-
tiers that fifteen more armed insurgents.
belonging to the force commanded by
Cuervo. have surrendered to the Spanish
authorities in the province of Pinar del
Rio. and, 1t is further stated, other in
surgents are expected to follow their ex-
ample in the near future
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
For Fracturing = Jaw.

For striking Maggie Dressly and fractur-
ing her jaw. while ON 28th street near x
street last night. James Mickey was
charged with assault today In the Police
Court. Hearing of the case was confinued
until the woman Il able to appear In court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening. the high
est and the lowest and the closing prices of
the New York stock market today, as re-
ported by Corson & Mccartney members
New York stock exchange. Correspondents.
Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. so Broadway.
Open. High. Low Close
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22

The twenty-sixth regular meeting of the
Library Association of Washington will be
held at the Columbian University Wednes-
day evening at o'clock Mr. Thorvald SAL
berg. head OF the copyright department,
Library of Congress. will deliver an adj
dress on Impressions OF European Libra
ries."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
FIERCE FIRE IN BALTIMORE.
Big Furniture Establishment of W
III. Scott In Flames.

BALTIMORE, Md, November 22-What
promises be a disastrous fire broke out
at O'Clock in the large furniture estao-
lishment of William H. Scott, better known
as Great Scott" at Nos. 313. 315 and $40
North Howard street. AT this hour g
PM 1t is burning fercely
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
Ryan and Burnley.

Nick Burley. the California middle-weight,
and Jimmy Ryan will meet in the arena Of
the Spa Athletic Club for a bout of twenty
rounds tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
EARLY Closing Wednesday,

The Treasury Department has issued a
rule permitting employees to begin their
Thanksgiving holiday Wednesday at noon.
This rule was in fierce previous to the last
administration when 1t was abolished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
OIeomargnrine Case. POSTPONED

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
PHILADELPHIA. Pa. November D.
The Wilkins butter and oleomargarine
cases have been postponed until next Mon
Gay District Attorney Beck says that
they will positively be tried then
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22

Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets
Furnished by w. b. Hibbs q Co.. bankers
and brokers. 1427 St. members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs.
Ladenburg. Thaimann & Co.. New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-09
Directs of Flood.

Cincinnati, March s.-While the food
OF last Wednesday is over. the effect of
1t Will be felt in northern Kentucky
southern Ohio and southern Indiana foi
weeks. The railroads are all running
their trains here as usual, but most OF
them are by circuitous routes oyei
other tracks. Roadbeds as well as
bridges We're washed away along the
Big and Little Miami rivers. The dam.
age to highways is also the greatest
ever known, Including thoroughfare
bridges. The manufactures along the
Mill Creek valley will be crippled TO,
some time, and these include the largest
concerns in this suburbs of this city
The Ohio river has done no damage the
past week. The flood was limited to a
few tributaries here and south of this
city, and in that territory the records
We're all beaten. The damages here and
within radius of 100 miles of this city
are row estimated in the millions. The
extent of the losses could not be learned
at the time because the telegraph wires
were down and railway communication
was cut off
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-09
FOR SALE NJ
FOR SALE ny
c. 3. MURPHY, Druggist,
2 Union Block,
Augusta, Maine.
MESSAGES OF CONCENTRATION
Received Daily By Prssldsat Mckinley ffsm
An Over the World.

Washington. March S.-Hundreds OF
congratulatory kilograms were received
by President Mckinley. Saturday morn
ing. The President of the republic OF
Brazil cabled:
Il congratulate your excellency on hav.
Ing assumed charge of the high once OF
President of the United States republic:
wherein l am confident you Will do az
that lies in your power to maintain ana
which happily exist between the TWO
countries"
The Baltimore conference Of the Meth
odist Episcopal church. assembled IN It's
18th annual session at Baltimore, teic-
graphed:
I'VE send greetings. with the assurance
that the conference prays that the bless
ing of Almighty God may rest upon you,
upon your administration and upon our
glorious country After the rising vote
was taken authorizing the above. IN. me
conniry san of T M,se great
Mayor W. l.. strong of New York
wired: II congratulate you on the sc,
lection of YOUR cabinet. May KIND
Providence shower the choicest blessings
on you and your administration.
From Rome, Italy, BOurkeS Cochran ca
bled: II hope and believe your adminis-
tration will be an enduring monument OF
democratic government.
Communications were sent by the AS
sembly OF California, the Houses Of Rep
and both branches of the Michigan Leg.
islature. The American citizens on board
the steamer Fuerst Bismarck cabled con,
gratulations from Beyrout, Syria. ana
President Erraxurfs of Chill. cabied earn
est congratulations from Santiago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-09
BASE BALL NOTES.

Lippert. Waldron and Hannivan. all
last years New England leaguers.
have sent their signed contracts to the
Milwaukee club in which their friends
are confident they will make a great
record the coming season.
Belfast has not yet decided upon a
manager. The selection of grounds
and the securing of sound financial
backing of the club is taking all the
time of interested parties. 1t is prob
able that nothing definite will be done
until after the league meeting.
Bath Independent: Oh. there's no
doubt of Bath having local base ball
nine during the coming season, al
though there are no signs of sporting
life at present. AS soon as the grounds
at north end are ready. the boys will
have good nine as they generally do,
and it is hoped, by jumping into the
field early, they will be in condition to
take the lead in games with clubs in
neighboring towns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-09
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The master painters of South Boston.
have notified their employees. that. for
the season of 1897. they will consider s
hours a days work.
Rev. E. Gotham Brewer. IL. D.,
died from apoplexy, Saturday. at Ed
winstone. Eng. DR.. Brewer was born
in London, in 1910. He was the author
of several well-known works.
The Dimon divorce case, which attract
ed so much attention in Hawaii and the
United States. abruptly terminated Feb.
"a. when Judge Carter granted an abso-
lutte divorce to the plaintiff, w. W. Di-
mon. BY the decree. Mr.. Dimon was
awarded the custody of his baby daugh-
ter.s 1t is stated that the case will be APP
peaied to the supreme court.
An interesting trial in the Washington
county court at Montpelier. Vt. will take
place in a. few days. Mrs. Isabella A.
placed on trial on the charge of murder
ing Mrs. Marshs husband 1t is claimed
that his death. which occurred several
weeks ago. was, due to poisoning. Some
interesting developments are expected
Alonzo J. Whitman. aged IS years. was
arrested at New York, Saturday, on a
warrant charging him with grand lar
ceny i'll the first degree. 1t is alleged
that he has defrauded the Columbian Bank
out of $3.50 by means of a fraudulent draft
for $500 Whitman has been in trouble
before in New York and in the far West
He was state senator in Minnesota.
Since the abandonment of the scheme
for the construction of tunnel under
the English channel, the shaft that had
been bored at Dover has been used as
coal mine. Sunday. while number
OF men were at work in the mine, the
shaft was suddenly flooded and eight
drowned.
Judge Tally. Saturday, appointed a re-
celver for the Peoples Street Railway of
St Louis. The receivership is the result
or an application by C. c. Mafiitt trus-
tee Tor bondholders representing $1O0O,-
No, and is made perpetual. 1t was a
friendly proceeding. Application was al
so made before Judge Flitcraft for re-
ceiver for the Fourth Street and Arsenal
Railway by u trustee for the second
mortgage bondholders. Both corporations
are practically identical.
It was said. Saturday, at the coroner's
office at New York. that Miss Grace Ba-
ker. daughter of the president of the
FIRST National Bank. will be arrested and
formally charged with having caused the
death of james p. Kernochan. Miss Ba-.
ker drove the wagon which struck Mr..
kernochan, injuring him so that he died
Friday night. Coroner Dobbs went to
the Baker residence and placed Miss Ia
ker under $1,000 bonds to appear before
the corOner's jury on Thursday next.
Charles Peabody, Jr the LAWYER of the
family, furnished bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-09
IN A CANTER.
Augusta Plays Marbles With
the Portland Polo Team.
Home Team Plays All Around the
Visitors, Winning, 10 %.
Rockland Also Has Picnic With the Gardi-
ners, Winning. 2 10 0.

Portland made her last appearance
here. last night. and d sorry appearance
ii was. as the home team won i'm can
ter 10 TO 3. Ii looked like a shut-out. as
Then she got two ridiculously easy ones
and finally got another
Billy Dawson captured II rushes. the
only break In his string being when he
fell down and Charley Turner lscooped
the ball. and when Warner got into the
fight and got the last two.
Charlie Turner delighted the crowd by
caging four handsome goals beside doing
some very pretty work on the floor.
Captain Perry kept up his steady gait
and beside doing grand work, got his
share of the applause. Perkins, the meek
but mighty. was stone wall. SO far as
Portland was concerned. and they let him
severely alone after the first few min
utes.
Uncle Peter Hackett at goal played a
beautiful game--in fact. Pete was all
right. last night. and the crowd told
him so.
The playing of Portland was very dis
appointing, sadly so. IL was about the
poorest seen here. this season. and the
least said about IL. the better.
The only foul called was on Hackett
for hitting the ball with his arm.
Twice during the evening, the ball was
driven into Augustus cage but bounded
out.
The 18th goal was a peculiar one The
ball was hit by Dawson, rolling past
Fickeit's feet. AS 1t rolled slowly toward
the netting. Hadley poked nj IL. and. TO
his disgust, poked II in.
Whipple was cut on the nose by stick
In the third period, and was replaced by
Warner.
Previous 10 the regular game. the
Granite citys beat the Augusta Jrs.
tn J.
Rememben that the game. Thursday
night. Augusta vs.. Gardiner. will be the
last of the season nj home.
The lineup;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-09
American Volunteers, RirtI,dav

New York. March S.-The first annual
celebration of the founding of the A,neri-
can Volunteers, or detection of Com
mander Darlington Booth and Mrs.
Booth and their staff from the ranks
of the Salvation Army forces in Amer
lea, took place yesterday in the Metro
poiitan Temple and last night at Cooper
Union. The latter place was filed to
the doors, and a large number of admir-
ers of Darlington Booth and the vclun.
teers in general were unable to force
themselves into the overcrowded audi.
forum. vixen Colonel Hanlenan intro.
duced Commander Booth, who spoke at
length of the original trouble with the
Salvation Army resulting in the forma.
tion of the volunteers -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-09
MexicO's Oldest Resident

Guadalajara, Mex, March S-Jesus
Camprehe died on Friday. and accordins
to his affirmation and other testimony
he was 154 years cid. He was Twins
with his great-great-grand and hac
copies of the church register at Waldo
lid, Spain, showing the date of his brit
and baptism, Dec. II. 1742. Campreht
was in full possession of his menta
faculties to the last. and this fact led
many persons to doubt his veracity. He
frequently related incidents which oc.
Cured in the last century. priest ir
the church which he attended, who is
now 81 years old. says he remembers
Camprehe as being an old man wher
he was a little boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-09
Congressional Metss.

The prominent American residents and
sojourners In Berlin have cabled Presi-
dent Mckinley petition requesting that
Edwin F. uhl, United States Ambassador
be retained at his post, as his recall
would be deeply regretted by American
citizens throughout Germany, irrespec-
tive OF political leanings.
President Mckinley has nearly a month
In which to fill the Massachusetts dis
trict attorneyship. for Mr.. Sherman
Hoar does not care to 20 out OF office nm
I'll the LIST OF April. 1t developed today.
that. after all, Mr.. Il. Il. Jones of Heyer-
hill. may be recommended by the Mass
achusetts senator's for this place. The
weight of professional Endorsement Is in
favor of Mr.. Jones. and this will prob-
ably determine the matter in the mind
OF Senator Hoar. to whom it has pr:tcti-
cally been left for settlement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-09
Wishes to Resign and Cannot.

Guthrie. o. T.. MarN S.-President
]. w. johnson has sent his resignation
to the governor as member of the coun-
eli. There is no provision in the or
ganic act for designations. and the gov
ernor refused to accept il. The pres
ident left for his home. and the council
may order his arrest for contempt. The
resignation grew out of the defeat of
the fee and salary bill Both houses
of the legislature are at a deadlock. each
refusing to pass bills of the other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-09
Condemned Murderer Dies In jain.

Wilkesbarre, Pa. March 8. - Nelson
Miller, colored. convicted of murder in
the first degree and senten-k to be
hanged. died yesterday in " county
jail of quick consumption. In October
1854. a Hungarian shanty, adjoining
Miller's shanty, was blown up with
dynamite. Miller and his wife, Sarah
Heiter, and three colored men were ar
rested, charged with the crime. Miller
was tried first and convicted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-09
AlLsA BEATS BRITANNIA.
Prince Of Wales Aboard His Beai aad Lsees
BY Seven mIaules.

Hyeres. March S.-lbA large crowd Wit
messed the yacht race here. Sunday. FOR
the town prize Of 1850 francs. The son
wind was fiunky. but later settled into.
fine westerly breeze. The course was the
same as that sailed over. Saturday, three
times round an eight-mile triangle. Inc
Aisa was scS Won defsateG tha ths
owner of which. the Prince Of Wples.
was aboard during the race. The Ailsa
beat the Britannia by seven minutes
In the race for small raters. the Sam
phire. owned by Col. A. Puget and Ogden
tout, half a minute. ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-09
Canard From Mexico.

City of Mexico, March 9Th.
story telegraphed to the United State:
that bitter feeling existed among Mex.
leans on account of the demand fol
restoration cf the flags captured from
american troops in the war of 1S47, anG
that American ladies are insulted in the
streets. is a pure Justification. No re.
quest has been made for the flags, MOI
has any commission appeared here from
the United States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-09

easily cured by using DR.. Greene's Nervura
blood and nerve remedy. 1t is the greatest
restorative and health-giyer womankind la.
ever known. Especially should it be used
now, in the spring, when spring medicine Is
necessary for every body.
Mrs. $. Taylor. residing at psi West Seventh
ST.. New York CITY. writes -. was sick for
years with female weakness, general debility,
nervousness, sleeplessness, GOODNESS Of feet
and limbs and suppression of the menses. /
was unable to attend to my household duties,
and in fact, was good for nothing. / be
gan to use DIR. Greene's Nervura blood
and nerve remedy. | commenced at once 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-09
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
CONTINUED from page ~


and Eustis Telephone and Telegraph
Company and to make legal and valid
certain doings of said company
An act to change the name of the
Alonzo Wing Library Association.
An act relating to the organization OF
the Washington County Railroad Com
pany.
An act in relation to the Rumford
Falls and Buckfield Railroad Company
An act authorizing the Rumford Falls
Lumber Company to hold stock and
bonds of the Rumford Falls Brick Com
pany.
An act relating to chapter 1876 of the
Private and Special Laws of 1895. en-
titled an act to incorporate the Sabattus
Water Company
An act relating to the Coburn Steam
boat Company.
FINALLY PASSED.
Resolve in favor of the Maine State
Prison.
Resolve in aid of repairing bridge
across the Narraguagus river in the
town of Milbridge.
Resolve i'm favor of Simon Il. Gates.
On motion by Mr.. Hargraves of York,
the Senate adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-09

Cambridge. Mass, March S.-The dates
of the Harvard Princeton baseball game
are: May II, at Princeton; May 30, AT
Cambridge; third game Gin case of tiel,
June l or ,, on neutral ground. The eX
act date and place of the deciding game
has not been finally settled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-09
Brazilian Fanatics Murder soldiers.

London, March S.-A dispatch from
Rio De Janeiro by way of Paris says
that band of fanatics, led by Consel.
heiro, have killed Colonel Moreire Cae,
sar, three officers and 200 soldiers In
Bahia. There is much excitement in Rio
Janeiro, where the populace has pillageG
and burned the offices of the monarch.
lists papers, Liberade and Gazeta dat a ride