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Evening star., 1897-02-22
LIFE OF CRIME ENDED.
Death of Il Nan Whose Career Began
In 1862.


NEW YORK, February 22-Chauncey
Johnson. whose career as a bank and gen.
eral sneak thief began in 1852 and has
been continued ever since except during
the intervals of his imprisonment died in
Sing Sing today. 1t has been said of him
that his stealings aggregated a greater
sum than those of any other rogue in his
line.
Johnson's first crime of any magnitude
was committed in 1852 when he broke
open a silk warehouse in Reade street
near Broadway. He was sentenced to five
years Imprisonment and served his term
He then went to Bethel. Conn. where he
robbed the safes of the Hatters' Bank He
was captured. but only small portion of
the proceeds of the robbery was recovered
He served five years for this crime. In
1868 Johnson walked into a bank in Phila-
delphia. and, with a long steel wire fishel
through the cashiers window a package
of 100 $50 bills. He crossed the room and
waited Presently he returned to the win
dew and fshed out another package of
bills Johnson became greedy and tried
for a third package.
He was detected and caught while trying
TO escape out of the front door, When
searched over $4,000 was found in his
pockets. He pleaded guilty and got three
years and half.
In 1867 he turned up In this city. He went
into August Belmont's banking house one
AFTERNOON, just as the bank was about to
close. Johnson walked between the lines
of desks to Mr.. Belmont's Office and from
the latters desk he picked up $4,000 in
government bonds and left the building.
Although he was arrested two days later
no evidence was found against him and he
was released. The bonds were never re-
covered.
The Office of the Adams Express Com
pany in this city was also the scene Of one
Of Johnson's most daring robberies The
cashier went out to lunch at II o'clock,
leaving his office cap and coat on his chair
johnson sneaked into the office, donned the
cap and coat. stuck pen behind his ear,
posed at the desk and rifled the drawer of
several thousand dollars He escaped un-
seen. but was arrested soon afterward.
He was discharged from lack of evil
dence. For more .han two years after
that Johnson kept comparatively quiet
He spent all his time and money gambling.
In 1870 he was peuniless.
Next the Marine National Bank was
robbed Of a tin box belonging 20 one of
the directors. the box containing more
than 100000 worth of securities.
The crime for which Johnson was last
apprehended was committed In a West I'D
street store. where ne robbed n woman of
pocket book. This was IN November last.
He was arrested. and On conviction was
sentenced to one years imprisonment
Johnson was about seven:y-four years old.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
Called the Sultan a "Cur."
BLUE JACKETS IN THE PARADE.
Secretary Herbert Has Ordered 5ou
to This CITY.

Secretary Herbert told a Star reporter
TINS afternoon that he had decided to order
ooo sailors to Washington on the ith of
March to take part in the Inauguration
ceremonies. They will be taken from the
vessels of the North Atlantic squadron.
now on their way from Charleston to
Hampton Roads.
The details of the plan have not yet been
arranged further than that the vessels will
anchor off Annapolis. where the bluejackets
VIII disembark. and come to Washington
~ rail. The men will be selected from
the crews of the flagship New York, the
battle ship Indiana and the big cruiser Co
lumbia. and the dispatch boat Dolphin, all
of which will be in Hampton Roads before
the close of the week
The Dolphin will come to Washington am.
the big warships will go to Annapolis In
addition to the blue jackets there will be
three battalions of marines in the parade
ana the naval contingent will undoubtedly
be one Of the most interesting features of
the occasion.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
Unit Because He smol.a

DENVER. Col. February E-Mrs Louise
Pitt Yokum. Dolores county. superlnten-
dent Of schools, has refused a teachers
certificate to Prof. Victor c. McGirr. princi-
pal OF the Rico public school. because he
smoked. Mrs. Yocum takes the ground
that person who smokes Is disqualified
TO teach In the public schools, because
teachers In this state are required by law
to instruct the children against the use OF
tobacco. An appeal will probably be taken
to the state board OF education by Prof
McGirr, who Is a graduate Of the Toronto
University. and Is very popular in Rico.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
UNJUSTLY IMPRISONED.
story Related by n Frenchmnn Who
Incurred Weyler's Dtsplensurc.

StOFy AAelNteu DS u + rehchhuh "ho
Incurred Weyler's Dtsplensurc.
NEW YORK. February 22.-Francois II.
L&ire, native of France. who arrived here
today on board the Havana steamer, has a
story of Spanish injustice to tell. After
having been held prisoner in the Cabanas
fortress at Havana for more than thirteen
months, Mr.. Lane was released eight days
ago through the efforts of the French con-
sui at Havana. MIR. Laine was originally
SENTENCED to thirty years Imprisonment.
ana it was only after urgent appeals to the
authorities at Madrid that he finally sue
cetded in getting his release. He says
but incurred the displeasure of Gen. Wey
Ter, who would have sent him to a penal
colony had not the Madrid government
ordered his release
Evening star., 1897-02-22
One Battalion Paraded.

Owing to the inclement weather today.
DIR. F. R. Lane. the superintendent OF the
High Schools. countermanded the orders
for a parade of the High School Cadets
this afternoon in honor OF Washington's
birthday. Notification that DIR. Lane had
countermanded the order did not reach
the I'd Battalion until they had formed al
the place originally designated. 18th street
and New York avenue. Upon receiving the
order the battalion marched, headed by
the Mount Pleasant Field Band. by way
Of Pennsylvania avenue to the Business
High School. on LIST street, where the bat
TALON was dismissed.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
senator Sherman Denies an Interview

The New York Journal today publishes
what purports to be an interview with
Senator Sherman, in which he says: "If
the investigation shows that an American
has been murdered Spain will be asked to
make reparation. If she refuses 10 do so
the United States ought to force her by
declaring war"
When this publication was shown to Sem
ator Sherman by Associated Press re-
porter. he said: 1T Is a lie from beginning
to end. l am surprised that the Journal
should make such statement. l wish you
would denounce it as emphatically as pos
Sible."
Evening star., 1897-02-22
Proposed Amendments.

In the Senate this afternoon Mr.. Mcmillan
offered an amendment to the District of
Columbia appropriation bill providing for
the purchase Of two lots on the Conduit
road for the erection of a schoolhouse Mr..
Hoar today reported favorably from the
committee on the Judiciary House bill CIV
ing additional powers to the police court in
the District of Columbia
Evening star., 1897-02-22
Good speed of the T.x,.

Capt. Glass Of the battle ship Texas has
written a letter to the Navy Department
in regard to the trip of the vessel from
New York to Galveston, where she is at
present. It shows that the vessel averaged
IL 1-2 knots during the voyage. regarded
az very good speed, and that she has
excellent sea-going qualities. The Texas
will remain at Galveston until she starts
for New Orleans. where she is to be dur
ing the Mardi Gras festivities Mr.. Nc
Adoo declares that the vessel has not
been ordered to Havana.
Evening star., 1897-02-22

ARCHBISHOP GRACE DEAD.
The Venerable PrcIate Passes AWAY
mt ST. Paul.

ST Paul. MINI, February o2-Most
Kew 1hos L. Grace. formerly bishop of st.
faui and lat'erly titular archbishop of ST.
una dled at o'clock this morning at the
age OF eighiy-three. He fell a victi,n 20
brcnchlt's about six weeks ago aud sank
gradually and painiessly till. attended Inv
the clergy OF the city, he passed away. The
tuietai , VIII take place Thursday at 10 a. m
from the cathedral. ST. Paul.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
The Bonnie stacex Cn.e.

In connection with the case of Miss Bes-
sic Stacey Of 945 K street, who was ar
rested last week for the attempted larceny
Of several articles Of value from a firm OF
jewellers on Pennsylvania avenue. It Is ex-
pected that when new district attorney
enters upon the discharge Of his duties the
young man involved In the unpleasant
AFFAIR with Miss Stacey viii be taken into
custody.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
Rev. DIR. Peter WnlInce's Death.

CHICAGO. February 22.-Peter Wallace,
d. D., died at his home in this city last
night of senile gangrene. aged eighty
four. For over forty years DR.. Wallace
was one of the foremost preachers In the
Methodist church and was known through
out Illinois. He was a war veteran of The
lighting class. He raised company In
1861 In Sangamon county for the 73d Regi-
ment, known as the preacher regiment"
all of the officers. from colonel down, be-
Ing preachers.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
The Commitment Wns Changed.

J. E. Supplee. the justice OF the peace
who sentenced Henry Brown a tramp. In
Alexandria to sixty days in jail 'in close
confinement and fed on bread and water"
says the commitment. so far as it related
to the punishment other than the impris-
onment, was a mistake The papers were
hurrie5ly signed by him, and he knew
nothing of the CLOSE confinement and
bread and water features until his atten-
ton was called to it. He Immediately,
however. visited the Jail and directed the
jailer to strike out the Objectionable fea-
lures of the commitment
Evening star., 1897-02-22
Chief Justice Beasley's Funeral

TRENTON. NJ. February 22.-rhe fu-
neral Of the late Chief Justice Mercer Beas-
ley took place from his residence in this
city this morning. Services were held al
the house, Bishop Scarborough of the Epis-
copal diocese officiating. Gov. Griggs and
nearly all the state officials and members
OF the legislature were present at the
funeral. as were also large number of
lawyers from all portions of the state
Evening star., 1897-02-22

nad erected a settlement of the $50. 600 900
which his other corporation owed the gov
ernment.
Huntington Defended.
Mr.. Grosvenor (Ohio) advocated the pay
ment OF the claim. So far as c. p. Hunt
ingten wss concerned. he hardly knew him
by sight. but he knew him as a man who
employed 10000 men and paid them good
wages, who had built more miles of rail-
road than any man In the United States or
IN the world. who in the dark days Of the
panic three years ago projected a mighty
enterprise at Newport News and was up
holding 1t. and a man against whom no
strike OF labor had been had.
Il know him. said Mr.. Grosvenor. in
conclusion of his eulogy. las a man Of
enormous genius. resources and enter
prise
Mr.. Mcguire (Cal) vigorously attacked
the claim. The Southern Pacific was Or
ganized and had existed, he declared. as q
conspiracy against the government. 1t had
been largely successful If it was recog-
nized as corporation with no liability for
the debts of the Central, its triumph would
be complete
Evening star., 1897-02-22
DR.. Nose. Of St. Lou,. D.an-

ST. LOUIS. February 22.-Dr. 8. Gratz
Moses. one Of the Oldest and most promi-
nent physicians in st. Louis. is dead Of old
age. in his eighty-fifth year. He was 81
native Of Pennsylvania. and received b,a
medical education in PHILADELPHIA. whore
he was born. Before coming to ST. louis
Dr. Moses was physician to Joseph Bona
poleon. He established the first disnensarv
In this city many years ago. and was one
of the founders OF the ObstetricaI and
genealogical Society.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
British Sailors Can Land.

The Secretary Of State has notified Mayor
Carlson Of San Diego. CAL. that permission
Is granted to land sailors and marines from
the British warship Comus. now at that
port, to take part in the celebration of
Washington's birthday. in conjunction with
the forces of the United States warships
now in the harbor. and to participate in
the parade carrying their arms
Evening star., 1897-02-22
Gen. Harrt,on,. Little Dnuuhte-

At $50 o'clock yesterday morning a baby
girl. Weighing S1s pounds. was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Benjamin Harrison at Indian
apolis. Mother and child are doing we'll
Mrs. Parker Of New York is with her sister,
Mrs Harrison. Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison
were married in st. Thomas Church, New
York. April 9. 1896 The ex-President Is in
his sixty-fourth year.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
Secretary Gage

Secretary Cages Private Secretary.
Frank A. vanderlip. assistant managing
editor of the Economist. a financial paper
of Chicago, has accepted the position of
private secretary to Lyman J. Gage when
that gentleman becomes Secretary of the
Treasury.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
Going TO HI. Po.t os D,.x

NEW YORK. February 22-AdmiraI
Dueassopf and Flag Lieut.. volkoft of the
imperial Russian navy arrived on the st
Paul today on their way to Japan. where
the admiral will become second In com
nand OF the Russian squadron
Evening star., 1897-02-22
A Grand jury. Startling Renor,.

DULUTH. Minn.. February 22.rhe
grand jury has just made a sensational re-
port of rottenness in public Affairs. and
thirty-eight indictments are turned in. but
most Of the names will be withheld TIL
later In the week.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
Mr.. Depew's New Home.

NEW YORK. February 22-Chauncey NJ.
Depew has bought. for about $4,000 sew
eral acres OF the old Chauncey estate, at
DobbS Ferry. and expects erect there a
handsome country home.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
A Guessing Contest.

The eight-day clock, which is to be
awarded to the person guessing nearest the
time 1t will run down. and which 10 to DO
a feature of the Campbell Light Infantry
bazaar. was started and sealed promptly II
noon today at the establishment of Mr. A
o. Hutteriy. 032 G street. the donor Of Ire
prize.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
DER ALLIED BY 4 WASHOyT.
F"fal Disaster on the Chesapeake and
Ohio This Morning.

CINCINNATI. Ohio, February 1.-THE
Chesapeake and Ohio west-bound passenger
train encountered washout opposite Ports
mouth. Ohio. this morning. and the engine.
baggage and express car, mail car and one
coach were deTailed. Mr.. A G. Stout SUPER
visor of the C. and o.. was killed The
cHgineer. fireman. mail clerks and express
messenger were all injured but not seri-
ously.
Mr. a. G. Stout, roadmaster. riding on
engine, skull fractured: died in half an
hour Engineer j. T. Fairhead of Cincin-
nat. cut on head. bruised leg and elbow
Fireman H. Myers OF Covington hin and
leg bruised: Richard Maddcck of Ports
mouth. leg bruised. William Wolf Ports
mouth. leg crushed, K. F. Ffte express
messenger. bruised about chest; Nj A.
fauIhner. baggage master, nose broken
face bruised. serious: F. A Bradley right
shoulder and face bruised. L. c. Turner.
bonneville. Va. leg sprained. John Aryin.
porter. Covington. cut in face; j. l.. Gale
mail clerk. cut in knee and head
Accident ON the Pennsylvania.
EBENSBCRG. Pa. February 2.-The
mail train on the Cresson branch of the
PennsylV ania railroad crashed into a box
car near here about 10 o'clock this morn
ing. and was badly wrecked. Five persons
were seriously hurt and number of others
sustained slight injuries. Those seriously
huit were: w Il. Shiver. fireman. may die:
Jonn Foreman. mall agent, Huntington.
"a. Michael Myers OF Lilly Pa. G.
enid. Harrisburg; Thomas Barnes. Phil
HpsourS. "a All but Shiver Will recover
Evening star., 1897-02-22
WashingtonS Farewell Address Read
by Genator Daniel.
BOTH HOUSES TRANSACT BUSINESS
Appropriation Bills Considered in
Both Braaches Of Congress.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC CLAIM

Ihe Senate galleries were crowded to
overhowfng today in anticipation Of the
reading OF Washington's farewell address,
winch has become the established cere-
mony of recognizing Washington's birth
day in the upper branch of Congress.
The scant attendance on the floor was in
such marked contrast with that in the
galleries that Mr.. Bacon (Ga) suggested
the absence of a quorum. call of the
Senate brought fifty senators-four more
than quorum-to the chamber. The pre-
siding officer announced the reading Of the
address by Mr.. Daniel (Va.), in accordance
with previous resolution, and then intro
duced the Virginia senator The latter
stepped to the desk of the presiding officer
and without Introductory remarks began
reading the address. He spoke in those
we'll -modulated but rich tones which have
given him recognition as one of the orators
of the Senate.
The reading concluded at 1:15 pm.. and
the Senate turned to legislative work.
Mr.. Platt (Conn.) endeavored to pass the
bill relating to judicial proceedings in the
territories. stating that the lives Of four
men. under sentence of execution tomorrow
in the Indian territory, wac dependent
largely on this bill
Mr.. Vest (Aio9 said the bill could not pass
without debate, whereupon Mr.. Platt did
not press the measure.
Sectnrinn Contracts Continued.
The Indian appropriation bill was taken
up, and by agreement a vote was in order
on the committee amendment directing the
Secretary of the Interior to make tenn
porary contracts with denomina tional
schools when non-sectarian schools cannot
be provided.
On yea and nay vote the amendment
was agreed to. 51-S.
The negative vote was Brown. Cannon,
Chandler. Gallinger, Locse, PETER, Platt
Thurston.
MIR. Plntt's Credentials.
The Indian bill was temporarily laid
aside and Mr.. Hill presented the creden-
tials of his successor. Thos. c. Platt, for
the term beginning March next.
Consideration of the Indian bill being re-
sumed Mr. Gallnger offered an amendment
to the school item as follows:
AND 1t Is hereby declared to be the set
tied policy of the government hereafter to
make no appropriations whatever for edu-
cation In any sectarian school,"
Mr.. Cockrell (Mo.) said this was unneces-
sary, as 1t re-enacted a declaration Of
policy already enacted last year.
Il would prefer to have 1t enacted over
again. answered Mr.. Galiinger
The amendment was then agreed to with
out division o.
Mr.. Gallinger followed with another
amendment providing that all provision for
sectarian schools shall cease June 30 1893
Mr.. Villas (Wis.) made a point of order
against the amendment on the ground that
1t was general legislation. This led to
long parliamentary contest.
When the question was submitted to the
Senate the second Gallinge- amendment
was ruled out of order, 2S-22.
Mr. Lodge sought to have the entire
committee amendment tabled but his mo
ton was ruled out of order.
Evening star., 1897-02-22

had effected a settlement of the $50. .OO0. 900
which his other corporation owed the gov
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-26
WILLIAMSBURG.
VIII Not BE Able to Hold Court
Approaching Marriages.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, October e5.--
Especial "A letter was received here yes
teriay from a son Of Judge Benjamin. r.
Gunter, saying that his father would not
be able to hold his regular term OF court
in York this month, but hoped to be- able
TO meet his regular engagement. the first
week in November. Clerk Geddy informs
the writer that ne has fairly full docket
awaiting his Honor. IL is expected thar
the suit against the city by John W.
Jones for $4,000 will be among the
cases heard at this term. Hon. James
Stubs. counsel for Jones, spent some
time here Saturday talking over the mat
ter.
A marriage license was issued Satur-
day to Mr. Joseph Durham and Miss An
ME Morecock. The ceremony will take
place during the week at the brides
home Mr.. Durham resides at James
town. and has charge OF the property on
the island belonging TO the Association
for the Preservation of Virginia Antiqui-
ties His bride-to-be recently removed 10
James City from Charles City. and IS
highly spoken of by all who know her.
Miss Mary Waller Mercer expected to
leave this evening for Toano TO attend
the marriage of Miss Hammond and Mr..
Branch Wednesday morning az OllVe-
Branch church. quite party leave
here tomorrow and Wednesday TO be
present on the occasion.
DR.. Isaac Keller, president OF Grove
civ College. Grove City, Pa, and head
of the syndicate of northern capitalists
who own the Kings Mill estate, on
lanes river. Is here to-day. accompanied
by Mr.. II. A. Courtney. manager AT
Kings Mill. 1t Is stated that these gen.
tlemen are here for the purpose or
making the last payment due on the
Kings Mill property. DR.. Keller, before
returning North. will visit the colony
down on the James. and arrange for
erecting several buildings which are
much needed there
General TaliaferrO, accompanied by ms
brother. Mr.. Tom Taiaferro, from Glou-
cester. IS yet here. being unable TO leave
owing to the continued rain.
The valuable library of the late Rev
q s. Barten. Of Norfolk, which was left
TO the college Of william and Mary will
| shortly be delivered to that institution
! by w. VI. Taylor, Esq, OF Nortolk' VINO
| Is the executor under the Will me col
lection is pronounced particularly hhe
one. and contains much rare ana inter-
esting literature, and viii be most
valuable and welcome addition TO the
| college library.
MIR, Charles ]. Person. after delight
ful visit to New York, reached nome
! Saturday. 49,
| Very little interest was taken In the
registration here Saturday, REGISTRAR
John Melee reporting not more than
haIf-dozen names put on the books du-
ring the day. ~.
Miss Matte Jones, daughter OF MT.
Parke Jones, and sister OF MIS-. Arsler
! Brooks. Jr, Is quite sick to-day MISS
! Cloves and Mr.. Bowery, VINO nave peeh
down several weeks are pronounce"
much better to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-26
VERDICT FOR THE DEFENDANT.
This the Result of the Kaufman
suIt-Other Court News.

The suit Of +. & II. Kaufman against
u. Thurman for 5000 damages, which has
been on trial i'm the Law and Equity
Court for the past week, came TO an end
tate last night, the jury bringing In a
verdict for the defendant, after having
been ont only ten minutes. This was an
action to recover damages alleged TO nave
resulted to the plaintiffs. who were ten
ants Of the defendant py r gason ' rrol
Thurman did not Keep lhei' pui'"iNe P'N
perly rooted. - o ~
Evidence in the case OF =. d H. haut-
man against T. Thurman for S,VV Jam
ages for injury TO thelr stocA a 90 sGUuS
who was the lesser Of the building occu-
MED nv the plaintiffs. 10 repair the rool,
was concluded in the Law ana Equity
Court Yesterday and argument was pc
gun. The trial will reach It's terhliha'loh
to-day. ,,,,s. +ho
THE case of DR.. /. II. White against the
Richmond Railway and Electric company
for alleged damages sustained by a col
lision between street-car ana MS pussy
comes up I'm this court to-day, ~,
In the Chancery Court Mrs. J. Z. Noel
oraii6ed as administrative of the estate
NJ r. l.. Noel. +. III. Piermont quallned
as executor of the estate or Joseph a
Piermont. .,.. =,
A +. Moore, in the Chancery court, III
which the evidence was supposed 10 DE an
i'm on Saturday, was reopeheq yestel u s
IL IL introduction of new witnesses for
N ' prosecution After hearing their evil
6nnce the court adjourned until 10 O'Clock
This morning and ii may be that VII WIZ,
nesses for the defence, In reputial' wiz
N 10 DC cases were tried in the Hastings
The clerk of the Hastings Court issued
marriage-licenses to me ioi Sne,a, /.
George X. Bowles and Willie a. coates
Ernest l.. Cootes and Cora j.. Thorpe