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The times., 1897-06-20
FOWLER'S FEARFUL DEATH
Express Agent at Rockville Mangled
Under Iron Wheels.
He Stepped From Behind One Train
in Front of Another-Died at
Providence Hospital.

William c. Fowler. the express agent and
baggage deIiverer of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad at Rockville, was struck by en-
gine No s07 at that station about s:45
yesterday morning, and received injuries
from which he died several hours later at
Providence Hospital, in this city. His body
was horribly mangled
The accident was witnessed by num-
Der of persons who were about the depot
and assisted in extricating the in jured man
from beneath the wheels OF the locomotive
1t appears that a westbound train had
stopped at the Rockville station, and Mr.
Fowler was engaged in his usual duties of
attending TO baggage and express matter
Thoughtlessly he stepped from behind the
rear car OF the train on to the eastbound
track Just as train No. AZ from HagerstOwn
to Baltimore, was pulling into the Station.
He did not seem TO See OF hear the ap-
proach of the locomotive, and as it was
within few feet of him when he stepped
upon the track, the engineer had not time
either TO give him d warning signal or
reverse the lever.
Several byStanders shouted to the man.
but it all happened so suddenly that there
was no opportunity to save him. When
the engine hit him, he rolled for several
feet in front Of the cOwcatcher, and then
his prostrate form disappeared beneath the
heavy wheels The train was SIowingsIp
at the time, and was brought To stop
almost instantly.
When the unfortunate man was lifted
from the rails he was still conscious, though
one arm and one leg had been completely
severed from his body, while the other
leg was torn and mangled in a horrible
manner, and his head aud body bruised
and laccrated.
He was removed to his home, short
distance away, and Drs. Stonestreet,
Lnthicum and Andrews were summoned
After making the patient as comfortable as
possible it was decided To bring him TO
Washington He rea ched here accompanied
by his wife, at 11:30. and was hurried
TO Providence Hospital He was still Con-
scious, but very weak from shock and loss
ofbiopd, and sank rapidly, until ? 30, when
he lied.
Mr.. Fowler was sixty years of age, and
a highly respected citizen.
certificate OF death win be issued by
the hospital physicians and the remains
removed to Rockville. Arrangements for
the funeral have not yet been made.
The times., 1897-06-20

semble Co do honor to the memory of those
who, in l776, pledged to each other their
lives, their fortunes aud their sacred honor
in the issuance of the declaration of In
dependence, which declared THAT all IN en-
are created equal; that they are endowed
by their Creator with certain inalienable
rights; that among these are life, liberty
and the pursuit of happiness
1t Is understood that the celebration
on the 9Th VIII be somewhat In con trast
70 the Tammany Hall meeting in New
York, to which have been invited Grover
Cleveland and William Jennings Bryan,
Gen Palmer and eX-Gov. Altgeld, Charles
Ii. Fairchild and Hon. James K. Jones,
and many like contrasting personages-
some of whom will be recognized az
having been traitors to the Democratic
party in the last campaign. At the Grand
Opera House meeting, in this city, viii be
invited only those who were loyal to the
Chicago ticket and platform. 1t win be
thoroughly democratic gathering, and it
is believed by its promoters likely to
exert good deal OF influence throughout
the country.
The times., 1897-06-20

sary Of the accession of King Oscar, which
viii be celebrated in September. The
Swedes in this country desire Mr. Thomas
to present in their behalf silver service
to the King
A neat family quarrel over the spoils Of
office is Tow ON the verge OF breaking out.
The Republican Representatives are ex-
cecJingly jealous Of the amount OF con
sideration the President gives the Sen
atnrs over appointments, and they indig-
Gantly declare that the Members should re-
ceiye the most consideration in such mat
ters. a n outbreak is certain to come, and
when it does it is expected there viii be
music on Capitol Hill that will be heard
at the White House.
1t was said yesterday that the President
desires KentUckians to know that the
recommendation of Senator Deboe is neces-
sary TO secure Kentuckian appointments.
II is probable the the following named. who
are indorsed by the Senator, will soon he
nominated: For district attorney, R. T.
Hill; for collector of internal reye nue.,
second district, E. T. Franks: fifth dis
trict, C. E. sapp; sixth district, D. n.
Comingore; seventh district, Samuel j.
Roberts, eighth district, John W. Yerkes,
The fight for the position of surveyor of
customs at Louisville will be bitter one.
c. NJ. Barnett, chairman of the State
Central Committee, has the support of
Senator Deboe, and the Bradley people
have made Daniel Collier candidate.
Congressman Cannon was a caller ON
the President. He has just returned
from Illinois. He informed all with whom
he came in contact that the people of the
West were praying for the early passage
of the tariff bill.
The times., 1897-06-20
HUCKSTERS TO BE SILENT.
Commissioners Will Not Permit
Them to Call Their Wares.

Commissioners Will Not Permit
Them to Call Their Wares.
The Commissioners have decided to hold
to their decision prohibiting hucksters from
crying their wares On the street.
In letter to MIR. G. Backenheimer, sec
retary of the Licensed Produce Dealers As
sociation, yesterday, the Commissioners
after referring to his request to have the
regulations prohibiting the crying of wares
modified. say that they have had the mat
ter under earnest consideration ever since
Mr.. Backenheimer presented it to them,
and have repeatedly conferred about it in
the hope that ey mi ght find some practical
ble way to accede to his wishes The Com
missioners, however, the letter cites, have
been reluctantly forced to the conclusion
that it is not wise to make any change in
the present regulation, as it would be ifi-
possible TO establish any standard by which
to discriminate between the noises that
would create annoyance and those that
would not do So
Commissioner Wight, in speaking Of the
matter to Times reporter YESTERDAY
SAID that the Commissioners had arrived at
the conclusion that hucksters must he re-
strained from crying their wares, In view
of the fact that it had been found i'm
possible to decide upon a pitch of voice to
be used by the hucksters that would be
satisfactory all around A cry that would
not he Objectionable to pedestrian on the
street would he highly Objectionable to a
sick person In neghhoring house.
The Commissioners realize the fact that
with the restraint imposed on their
CRYING their wares the huck sters win he
tempted to ring door bells to solicit orders
Commissioners Wight has advanced the
idea of having each housekeeper who de-
sires to buy from the hucksters post u
small placard with the word "Huckster!'
written thereon in a front window, to at
tract the huckster's attention. With such
a device, which is in successful operation
In several cities, nobody would, in Commits
sioner wight's opinion, have any reason to
COMPLAIN
The times., 1897-06-20
Mr.. HANNA IS CONFIDENT
A Conference With Mckinley
Before Leaving for Ohio.
DECLINES TO TALK OF CUBA
Says He Is Satisfied With the Out
look on the Eve OF the State Con-
veution-A Busy Day at the White
House-Numerous Candidates for
COnsulships.

Senator Mark A. Hanna said yesterday,
before leaving for Cleveland, that he was
perfectly satisfied with the political con
ditionin Ohio. He declined to say whether
troduced in the Ohio Republican conven-
ton. He said he intended to remain in
Ohio until after the convention. He isper
fectly confident that he VIII be indorsed
without opposition.
Senator Hanna had long conference
with the President before leaving the
city, and it is understood that the sub
ject under discussion was Ohio State
politics.
Mecca of candidates for consular appoint
ments.
They came from all sections, were of all
ages, represented all nationalities, and
were both white and black.
This sudden activity on the part OF the
candidates for these consulships is due to
the fact that the President has recently
made four or five nominations. Several
weeks ago he caused it TO be announced that
he would not consider consulships until
after the tariff bill passed, but for some
reason it is apparent that he has changed
his mind in this particular.
Accompanied by Senator Proctor, Col
John S. Mosby, of guerrilla notoriety, was
ushered into the presence of the President,
and he made an oral application for South
American consulate. His request was re-
ceived with an interest that indicated TO
Senator Proctor that Col. Mosby would re-
ceive what he asked for.
Hon Walter Evans saw the President
concerning two or three consular appoint
ments that he is interested in. 1t is be-
lieved that Kentucky will get at least
one appointment and that the fortunate
individual will be C. w. Erdman, OF Louis
vile.
Congressman w. H. Stone. of Pennsyl-
vania, urged the President to appoint K.
j. Hemmick consul to Ottawa
The President has reluctantly given up
the hope he has cherished to be able to
accept the invitation to the Utah ceiehra
tion at Salt Lake City the latter part Of
next month. He promised the committee
that called on him that if Congress adj
journed by July 10 he would attend, but
he now sees no chance of Congress getting
away before July 20, and he has, therefore,
practically abandoned the trip. Similar
reasons may prevent the President fromat
tending the unveiling of the Logan Statue
at Chic;. 20 July %.
The President has approved the resolu-
tions for the construction of a bridge acrss
the st. Louis River, between Wisconsin and
Minnesota, aud a bridge across the Pearl
River, Miss He has also approved the joint
resolution of Congress authorizing the adj
mission to the Military Academy at West
Point OF Carlos Gutierrez, OF Salvador
The President was urged today to make
the appointment of w w. Thomas, OF Maine,
to lie minister to Sweden as soon as pos
siblc. to enable Mr.. Thomas to represent
this country at the twcnty-fifth anniyer-
The times., 1897-06-20
MAI. HoRATIo LowRY,s CAREER.
Retired From the A rmy After Long
and Brilliant Service.

With the retirement of Maj. HoFatio
B. Lowry, quartermaster of the Marine
Corps, as told in The Times yesterday
morning, a good officer and a brave man
leaves the service. He was born sixty
years ago at Burlington, VT, OF good
New England stock. and was appointed
a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps
from Indiana September II, 1861. In
November following he was made first
lieutenant. For nearly a year he renamed
at the barracks in Washington, i. c., and
Portsmouth, n. H., when he was allotted to
the Marine Battalion at Port Royal, s. c.
In 1862 and 1863 he was on the fl gate
Wabash, flagship of the South Atlantic
squadro and commanded 100 marines
and 100 sailors serving ashore on Morris
Isalnd, and directed the heavy guns in
the battery to be used against Fort
Sumter.
He commanded the marines of the
United States ships James Adger, Key
stone State, Albatross and Alabama, which
were organized battalion upon special
duty off Georgetown, S. c., and he gal
lantly engaged the Confederates near
Blake's Plantation, So. He was brevet-
ted captain for gallant and meritorious
services in the night attack on Fort SUM
ter, September s, 1863. He was ordered
to marine headquarters as acting quarter
master in 1881, and in May, 1885, was
promoted to quartermaster, with the rank
of major, which office and rank he has
since retained.
The times., 1897-06-20
THE EVER GLORIOUS FOURTH
National Democratic Clubs Will
Celebrate in BETTING Style.
A PATRIOTIC MASS MEETING
Arrangements for a Grand Demon
stration ON the Nations Birth.
day-Hon. Joseph Sibley VIII Pre-
side and Senator Daniel Is to
Deliver the Grafton.

The National Association of Democratic
Clubs, of which Hon. Chauncey F Black,
of Pennsylvania, is president, and Mr..
Lawrence Gardner, of this city, is secretary,
will celebrate Independence Day In an
unusual impressive manner this year, pur-
posing thai the gathering shall be
but the beginning Of a grand revival
Of celebrations of the nations natal day
annually throughout the United States
The association will have the material
assistance Of the various Democratic clubs
Of the District and OF the Democratic Cen
trail Committee.
Numerous weekly meetings have been
held by the committee Of arrangements
which consists of the officers Of the
National Association of Democratic Clubs,
Mr.. Thomas b. Kalbfus as chairman;
James l.. Norris, j Fred Kelley, Cotter T.
Bride, and Robert E. Matungly, resulting
An the completion of an excellent and ap-
propriate program. The meeting will be
held in the Grand Opera House, on Mon
day, July B, commencing promptly at 10
O'Clock in the morning, and will probably
not be concluded before 1 O'Clock. Seats
will be reserved in the orchestra for ladies
and their escorts, the upper part of the
house being thrown open without reserve
to the public.
The presiding officer of the day will be
Hon. Joseph C. Sfbley, Of Pennsylvania,
who has many friends in Washington. He
will probably make an opening address
likely 20 attract widespread attention, as
he is known as a finished and forceful
speaker. His address at the famous dinner,
on April 13 last, in celebration OF Jeffer-
sons birthday anniversary. created quite
a furore among the diners, it being a
scholarly and beautiful response to the
toast, The Declaration of Independence" !"
Mr.. Sibley was formidable candidate for
the nomination for Vice President at the
last Democratic national convention IN
Chicago.
Hon. John Daniel, of Virginia, will be
orator of the day. He is so well and favor
ably known that the mere mention of the
fact of his presence al the meet ting win as
sure great and enthusiastic gathering.
In addition to the speeches by the two
gentlemen named, short addresses will be
delivered by representative men from the
thirteen original States, thus making the
day one of rare oratory and interest The
Declaration of Independence win be read
and the national anthems sung Several
other pleasing and instructive features are
also contemplated At / 2 o'clock noon a
EaIute OF thirteen guns will be fired in
'front.' of the Opera House. In addition
60 singing by the audience, orchestral
music will be added. The Opera House
will be attraetively decorated within
and the national emblem tIung to the
breeze without
As this coming event of July 8 Will
be the first pretentious celebration for
many years In this city OF Independence
Day, it Is expected that crowds will as
The times., 1897-06-20
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued:
John a. Smoot and Eliza L. Simmons
William f Kidd and George Winsor
BENJAMIN Griffin and Annie MeeSins
Charles W. Scott and Ida May Murphy
Benjamin c. Frazier and Ada w Hall.
William Hyking and Jennie L White
John h Smoot and Eliza l.. Simons,
John Holden and Rachel Harris.
Thornton Henderson and Annie FNge
Robert johnson and Maud Hai
George NJ Jameson and Annie Siurer.
Earnest A Cat and Irene Fletcher, Lau-
rel, Md.
John Henry McCurnley, Philadelphia,
Pa, and Elizabeth Scott Craig, Washing
ton
Charles B. Leary and Minnie L. Stone,
Prince William county. Nd
The times., 1897-06-20
Election OF Senator's.

The debate at the East Washington De-
batting Society was: Resolved, That
United States Senators should be elected
by the people" The .debaters were: Al
firmative, Wheatley and Bride: mega
tive, Tydings and Whitney. The judges
decided in favor Of the affirmative. The
election of officers for the ensuing quar-
ter resulted as follows: b. w. wheatley
president. T. J.. Tyding, vice president; w
w. Bride, secretary: and g. G. whitney,
assistant secretary. Vice President Trow
presided.
The times., 1897-06-20
Marowan.s Divorce Troubles,

Trenton, n j., June lex Mayor
Frank A Mcgowan filed in the court OF
chancery this morning an answer to the
bill for divorce, filed by Mrs. Mcgowan
No. 1. to have the New Jersey court set
aside the mayors Oklahoma divorce. In
the answer the ex-mayor asserts that the
Oklahoma divorce is legal divorce, and
must he recognized in all States, and that
the courts of New Jersey are without
jurisdiction to set it aside.
The times., 1897-06-20
Small Children.s views.

A little girl in town said the other day.
"Oh, grandmother. don't make ne two
dresses Just alike; I'm afraid people will
think I'm twins"
This same little GIRL being kept at home
from school, was taught her lessons each
day SO as to keep up with herclass. When
she had begun school again, her mother
asked. ''Well, Annie, were you behind.''
Behind, indeed she said, Indignantly,
I was beheed.''-Roanoke News.
The times., 1897-06-20
Policeman Evans Exonerated.

1t has been erroneously published that
precinct, was tried before the trial board
for intoxication and warned. The truth
is, Mr.. Evans was tried for ahsenting him
self from drill on May 81 and was found
not guilty. This officer is not a drinking
man, and the publication in question has
done him an unintentional injustice.
The times., 1897-06-20
RoRBER1Es REPORTED.
The Police Informed of the Work
of Thieves.

The Police Informed OF the Work
of Thieves.
John B Macauley, of 12O6 streetnortf-
west, left his Warwick bicycle on the
north portico'of the Patent Office build
ing Friday afternoon and entered the
building. When he returned his wheel
was gone The theft was reported yes
terday at police headquarters.
A. E. westhler, of 92O Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, reports stolen from
his residence, on the 1 9Th instant, meer-
schaum pipe.
Ab,ssg Howe, of 30S Thirteenth street
northwest, reports stolen from her room
Thursday evening last pocketbook Con-
tanning $31O.
Rachel Blumenthal, of 1872 Seventh
street, northwest, reports that colored
boy stole pair of light mixed gray pants
from in front of her store Friday after
noon.
The times., 1897-06-20
St. Johns sunday school Picnic.

St Johns p. E. Sunday-school went On
a picnic To Glen Echo yesterday. This
is the first time in fifteen years that they
have had anything of the kind. and over
so young people testified to their ap-
probation of the new order of things.
Football. croquet and other games were
enjoyed Luncheon was served In the
middle of the day and an ice cream feast
given TO them In the evening.
The times., 1897-06-20
Exonerated Of Murder.

Atkins. Ark, June 19.-Ernest Lipe, who
shot and killed Miss Leona Goodman, at
Rover, Ark, W as completely exonerated by
the COURTS. Miss Goodman was among a
party of serenaders. Lipe was aroused
from sleep and commenced firing his pistol.
he killed Miss Goodman instantly.
The times., 1897-06-20
GEN. wcopFoRD.s MISSION.
Claims of Americans Against Spain
1n Re Dressed.

Gen. Stewart L. Woodford who win rep
resent this country at Madrid, will not
leave for Spain before July 90. He will
devote tile whole OF the intervening tin,e
to the study of the Cuban situation aud the
history that led to II. In this he will be
aided by the documents on file at the
State Department and personal confer
enccs with Mr.. Calhoun who will remain
in Washington as long as he can be of
service to the minister.
Mr.. Woodford will be specially charged 10
present the Ruiz case, and To push not only
that, but scores of other claims OF Ameri-
cans against Spain.
The times., 1897-06-20
NO FUNDS FOR SALARIES.
Employees of the Supervising Archi.
tect's Office to Be Removed.


tect's Office to Be Removed.
In a few days from ten to twelve em-
ployes in the supervising architects Of
flee will be removed from office, because
there are no funds to pay their salaries
with.
Secretary Gage determined on this action
Yesterday, after a conference with Acting
Supervising Architect Kemper, who ex-
planned that the appropriation for the
fiscal year beginning July 1 is $4,000
less than the architects division re
ceived for the present year.
The times., 1897-06-20
Special Train to Milwaukee via
Penusvlvauia Railroad.

Teachers and others desiring to attend
meeting OF the National Educa tionai As,
sociation, at Milwaukee,, can leave Wash
ington at 1880 q. .,m., July 3, joining New
York and Philadelphia special train at
Harrisburg. Rate, one fare for the round
tr'n- pla- a,'herkhip ..e. Tickets on
sale July 2, 8, f.
je20. .27 Am. -22 ,25,p.m.
The times., 1897-06-20
THE CUP THAT GIVES CHEER
A Guatemalan Planter Tells the
Secret of Good Coffee.
MANY INVITATIONS OFFERED

Ten Times as Much Mocha Con-
sumed as Is Grown-The Berry
A Pound of Coffee Per Tree-An
Epicureau Recipe.
The times., 1897-06-20

DR.. Henry's Blood Tea cures constipa-
ton, indigestion and regulates the liver.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-30

ment with the state auditor. He says the Mckinley prosperity has struck Walker and the bicycle fever and smallpox are raging.
 Next Saturday will be a general cele- bration by the Regents of the White Shield adjacend to Birmingham. Gar field conclave, at Brookwood, will be joined by the Jefferson conclave, Besse- mer, and Monroe conclaye, Milldale. Long s.reet conclave, Newcastle, will also cele- brate.
 Col. A. M. Shook, president, and MT Percy Warner. a large stockholder in the Birmingham Railway and Electric com pany, were among thoss who witnessed the performance at Eas. Lake last night. They were much pleased with the per formance and tha large crowd. Il is proposed to double-track the East Lake line all the way a: an early day.
 MT. w. R. Jones, travelling passenger agent of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham railroad, with headquarters in Atlanta, and who formerly occupied an office here, was in the city yesterday MT Jones accompanied car lead If tourists here from Atlanta. The toru.sts left for Frisco yesterday at noon over the Kansas City, Memphis and Birming- ham.
 The Mormon elders who go from house to house trying to make proSelytee, met their ma tch in a South Highland home inc young lady or the house, who IS an ardent church woman, turned the tables on them and tried to convert them to her fai.h. They beat a hasty retreat. There is an old saying, Tight the devil with fire" and the reverse must be true. Job out argued he angel.
 At the last meeting of the Jefferson County Medical society a matter was discussed affecting drtiggis.s The doc tors say that the druggists often prs scribe, as well as fix up the prescription, which is violative of the law. This cuts the doctors out of many cases. A sick man often goes to the druggist instead of to the physician. The druggist should send him to a physician, instead of pre- scribipg.
 Ths' Birmingham Railway and Electric company will begin in a few days to change he Ensley division into an elec- tIic system The extension of the line from Twen.isth street, South, down Elev- enth avenue to Eff eenth will also begin in a few days. Ties and rails are al- ready on the grounds and the delay has bsen due to shipments of material to be used in the construction, -he company desiring to complete the work without delay when begun.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-30
PERSONAL.

Judge Banks left yesterday for Talla- dsga, where he delivered a lecture before '.he Chautauqua on Mexico.
 Col. A. F.. Jones is building an $S.c00 residence on the co.ner of Thirteenth aHee- nus and Eighteenth street, South.
 MT. T. L. Stevers, son of Col. A. H. Stevens. who has been attending the N of A., nsturned homo yesterday to the delight of his many friends.
 T C. King is selling snoes awfully cheap. Lots of bargains there. Stacks of new shoss arriving daily. Newest styles, sizes to II: in mems, A. to E.
 Mir. William Gray thrifty merchant of Dadeville, and a ore time citizen Of Birmingham, was in the city vest rday and paid the State Herald a call.