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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18
EXAMINING The AIR MOTOR
Receiver Schoepf,- of the lexington
Line, Pays the Expense Dissat-
isfied with the Report.

supt. Mcfarland, of the Dist6iet I'm
gineer Depart ment. who made thorough
estigatioR and report OF the working
in this CITY OF the Hoadley-Knight air
the lexington and Soldiers Home Rail
way, viii tonight leave for New York TO
make n study CT the motor as iC is now
operated on the surface roads on that city.
Mr. Mcfarland will go at tie expense
Of the lexington and Soldiers Home Rail
wa Company, aa.l wBd4taeFe Mr. ScDoept.
receiver of tie roa d, viii meet hi and help
him to conduct his Investigations. This
TRIPS made at TIE instaaee OF MIR. Schoepf
who cpntended' that il the adverse report
submitted on the motor 10y Commissioners
Biae~ I ne svstcnI had notreceived a thorough
examination.
In reply to Capt. Black report he
stated that the air motor is now being
used as a rrotive power of New York
street. railways, that its use is being ex-
tended, and asked why the Commissioners
cld not send someone to that city To see
the motors in actual operation To this
the Commissioners replied that they would
he very glad to Send man, but had not
the means at their command.
Receiver Schoepf, on the part of the rail
way, Their volunteered to pay the ex-
penses OF such a man il the department
would de, all a competent man to conduct
an examination. Sult. McF arland, who
has already had much experience with
the motor. was accordingly selected and
ordered to make a detailed report upon
the conduct OF the system in New York.
His investigations will probably keep
him several days, after which he viii
ret1rn to this city.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18

case he will take the first train soT this
,ity. 1t is barely possible that he may
bring tho body overland to Wilmington,
Del, today and then take the tram for
Washington In this event he would prob
ably arrive here this evening. but on &C
count Of the tedioasneSs OF this route the
f4mii y 10 not expect him To come that way.
1ney expect 20 receive telegram from
him his Afternoon, announcing the hour
or his arrival.
No details OF the funeral have yet been
considered, except that the interment will
be- in the family lot at Congressional Gene
terry. On account OF the probably advanced
stage of decomposition OF the body, due
TO the length or time it has been in the
water, 1T is most likely that the uterine Mt
will take place immediately after the 81
rival OF the body.
DR. Oscar Coumbe and the party OF
searchers recovered the remains of the
young dentist yesterday afternoon. The
search has been kept up constantly since
last Thursday. when the accident oc-
Cured. and the body was found In Comet
Bay, within short distance from the spot
where the drowning took place. DR..
Oscar Coumbe at once notified the fam
i'll by telegraph of the success of the search,
LGt gave only mcager particulars of the
finding of the body.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18
TONE OF THE STOCK MARKET
Only Fractional Falls Noted at the
Opening.
Prices Rallied Later In the Alb
sence of Decided Selling Pres
sure-No Sign of Weakness.

Sew YORK, Aug. 1S--The opening Of the
stock market today. while Irregular, WIS
generally lower with the trading element
still working for a reaction Except In
tobacco. which broke over 1 per cent.
the decline as rule was confined TO
fractions
Covering Of shorts set In when it be-
came apparent that there was no selling
pressure and prices rallied in some i'm
stances a point
Missouri Pacific was exceptionally strong
in les good report OF earnings advancing
about per cent. Like recoyeries Were
made by Burlington & Quincy, Sugar. Gas.
and Tobacco. The rest OF the list inn
proved fractionally.
The market showed somewhat grt-
settled tone in the rally, and the bears We're
not disposed to yield their ground easily.
but tire undercurrent OF speculation be-
trayed 40 weakness. Government bonds
unchanged
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18
Giving to Orphans Is Lending to God,

The second evening of the Orphans gar
den party and bazaar was adecide, success
financially and socially. The grounds were
Wen filled during the evening. They came
from an parts OF the city, and came
prepared to patronize the many fancy
tables, and refreshrnent stands SO prettily
grouped about the main portions of the
grounds. AT the large paddle stand Messrs.
Ebert, Doherty and Duncan did a rush.
ing business Mr.. William II. Parker, at
the swindle stand, joilied the crowd out of
many a dime, il being impossible to with
stand hfs inimitable humor. The flying
horses, and numerous side issues, were
constantly on the go. Among tile many
pretty girls and Inatrons in charge OF
the booths, it would be impossible TO state
who was the fayorite. Great rivalr exists
between the parish tables. Miss Lynch,
at st. Aloysius', and Mrs. Hall, of st.
Stephens, keep their eyes On each ether,
both expecting 70 come out ahead, rely
ing on pa rish pride to do it. Miss McCar-
thy, at st. Joseph's Union table, is aging
veTylittle, butts by no means dark horse.
Around the Religious Articles stand are
grouped some of the pretttest young ladies
on the grounds, . fitting background for
the beautiful and SANITY objects displa yed.
IL looks as IL the Orphans Summer Home
would be furnished. and well at that, from
their efforts.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18
SOUTHERN MARYLAND FAIR.
Prizes Awarded 10 Exhibitors III
Enppr Marlboro.

The Southern Maryland Fair opened yes
terday at MarlbJro under the auspices OF
the rrirce Georges Agricultural .Associa
ton, with good prospect OF success.
About 200 people Were present The
best exhibits on the ground are 20 be found
in the household and fancy work depart
ments and among the large displ1 - OF the
field aud garden products. The poultry
exhibit is also very fine.
Premiums were a awarded to the following:
Household Department-Mrs- II. II. Sass
Ger. Miss sallie C. Murry, Miss Wade Wood,
Miss Nellie Ioweree, Miss Mary Berry, Mrs.
{. :. A. Gagett, Miss Reb-cca Acton,
Mrs. r.. Il. Bird IT., Mrs. Clarence HALL.
Mss Emily c. u. Murry, Mrs. George o
Morris, Miss Mary Hove, Miss Addie
QagetI, Miss Ellie ID. Sassrcr, L. c.
Brooke, Mrs Samuel Brooks, Miss Mary
Clagett and Miss Bessie Thomas
Painting and Decoration-Mrs- III. b.
Bird, ar; Thomas kempton. Miss Ellen Nc
Gregor MIS-. L. Irving Bowie and Susette
/. Browne.
crvchet. Knitting, etc.-MiSs Atldie Gag
EFT, Mrs John Compton, Mrs. &. V. A.
Clagett, Mrs. John I. Hail. Mrs. A. G.
Thomas, Miss Ann W. Compton. Mrs. NJ.
". Reynolds and Miss Agnes McGregor.
Wines, etc.-Miss Mary Berry, Mrs Henry
Compton Thomas W Richmond Mrs G.
V. A. Clagett and Miss Agnes McGrgor.
Pullic Schools (All First Premiumsl
Map OF South America and penmaHship In
sixth grade, Nettie Cover; map of Europe
and Arica, sally A. Early; specimens OF
writing, Helen Herbert. Bessie Grant,
Catherine C.agett, Harry Sasscer dra wing,
LIilie McGIegor.
CATH" Dr. X. s. Hin. Charles Traband,
Frank Weems Fred Sasscer, Capt. r. ".
Chew, r. Snc WIDEN Hill.
The display OF sheep is generally poor,
and ~ was only on account OF a few good
breeds that any premiums Were awarded
These awards were TO William T. Bell and
j. w Ridgaway.
The Agricultural College had a large dis
play OF hogs hat did not receive premiums.
Aw rls were made to DR.. L. A. Griffith and
James Christmas.
The best exhibit of the farmers was made
by the PatuXent Planters Club. Mr.. +.
SnowdeE iiil was aw arded first premium
for the best collection OF farm products.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18
ALMOST A RIOT.
Race Judge HIS Decision at Up
per Marlboro Stirs Up Wrath.

Race Judge Hiil's Decision at Up
per Marlboro Stirs Up Wrath.
Word reached Washington this after
noon that the first day OF the Upper Mari
boro' fair, which opened yesterday. closed
i'm a general row, which assumed almost
the proportions OF riot.
The trouble was caused by public dis
approval with the decision Of Judge Rich
ard s. Hill, who held hat the last race, a
steeplechase, was won by Harry Harwood.
who came horne half a mile behind Lotion,
. county horse.
The events OF the day consisted of two
trotting aud three running races, and 4
steeplechase. All passed off quietly till
the last event was reached.
The entries for tihs race were: Oak
lawn, Sport, Consolation, MoEonzo, Lo-
tiou, Harry Harwood and Dare Devil.
The racers started Off In fine style.
The leading horse WAS McFonzo and be
hind him were Consolation, with Lotion
following on. These three horses ap-
peared Il, be the only horses in the race.
The OF her starters Were half a mile in the
rear.
At one of the jumps McFonzo knocked
d,.wu both wing and jump. running over
wing. Consolidation followed him. Lo-
tion caIIe on and took heijunp. and from
that time un set the pace, and canie in
enc naIf mile ahead Of the other starters
Judge Hill decided that, Harry HARDWOOD
won. disqualifying McFonzo and Lotion
This decision provoked the multitude To
wrath, and hundreds ofpeople maica break
for the judges stand and demanded that
the decision he Sc, aside. and Lotion given
the race, 1s'he lad clearly won it.
Judge Hill would not listen to this prop
ositIon, and threats OF Violence were freely
made riot seemed imhlinent, and a mum
Der OF fist fights occurred before the sheriff
aud his deputies succeeded in restoring
order.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18
SNAKE In Her STOMACH
Mrs Mayer Swallowed 1t Eleven
Years Ago.
All That Time IL Has Dwell Within
Her, and Was Discovered ny
an X-Ray at Last.

There are snake stories and snake stories,
Inn the most wonderful, and. withal. inter
esiing, of such stories comes from Sha-
u,oSin, Pa the home OF Mrs. w. II. Meyer.
IL is a story replete with Interesting de
rails, all OF which are vouched for, not only
by Mrs Meyer, the heroine, 50 to speak,
If the occasion, but also by her family
ply sician
As the story goes, about eleven years
ago Mrs Meyer one night took q 'irink
of water from an OVERLOOKING well While
swallowing she felt something other than
water in her throat; IL created tickling,
scral ching sensation and she felt sure that
she had swallowed some live thing, whether
lizard or snake or Scorpion she did not
know From hat time until two or three
weeks ago, W hen it was settled definitely
through the power OF the x-rays, that she
had swallowed a snake, she lived IN
constant pain, finding lo relief Ia NUN
Derless remedies tried Being unable to
remove The pain in her stomach by the
usual applications of poultices and plas-
tiers. Mis-. Meyer called in a physician.
he, however. found no cause for the pains,
and satisfied himself and his patient by
prescribing some simple remedy, feeling
confident that relief would soon follow.
Not 70, however: the pain kept on in
creasine until finally Mrs. Meyer de
tie rmiucd TO search for the cause by Il, eans
of the x-ray. The experiment was most
satisfactory. When the power ful light was
turned on, the dark outline of living
tn IA.
stomach. The cause having been ascer-
tanned. the proper remedies We're applied
with excellent results, and very soon
the snake was removed from Mrs. Meyers
stomach.
This story was common talk in Shamokin
after the operation on Mrs. Meyer. Very
little credence was given ft il being listened
to and repeated as another snake story. Mr..
A. b. Webb, Of this city, hearing the story.
became deeply interested and determined
to ascertain how much truth there was
in il Accordingly he wrote a letter 20
Mrs. Meyer, asking If il were true. tie
received animmediate answer, stating that
the facts as stated above were true in
every particular, and If any further proof
was necessaIy She and her hushand and heT
physician would make affidavits to that
effect.
Mrs. Meyers letter to Mr.. Webb explains
her condition in detail, during the eieyeu
years which she suffered. From a strong,
stout woman she says she fell away 10 i
most q shadow; she had q craving for
food bur could eat bus little, and that
little seemed to do no good. Since the
removal, OF the snake from her stomach,
however, she has been doing well and is
rapidly regaining her health and strength.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18
EI.OPBD WITH HER INSTRUCTOR.
Pretty MHgdaIene Steptoe Infatuated
with Her Bicycle Teacher.

The police department is making a
search for Magdalene Steptoe, a pretty
rnulatto. fifteen years old, who disappeared
from her home. No. IS 9 street northwest,
about two weeks ago, and who Is thought
10 have eloped with Henry Hyrnon, col
orcd. teacher OF bicycle riding, and who
lived at No 1910 Tenth street northwest
The mother Of the missing girl, Mary
G. Blackwell. is employed as a maid in
the family of a Congressman. The mother
brought this child from Lynchburg two Or
three years ago that she might have ths
advantages of the Washing ton schools.
Magdalene became interested in the
bicycle and accepted instruction from
Henry HyInon. This man left for Saratoga
Springs about two weeks go and the girl
disa ppeared at about the same time. The
case was reported to the police today, and
Detective Lacey assigned to 1t.
The girl Is described as large for her
age, with long, straight hair. intelligent,
and pretty
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18
River View Excursion.

The excursion of the Carroll Institute to
River View today has been big success
and over thousand persons have already
gone to the View, and a large throng is
looked for on the evening boat. The COM
mittee in charge are sparing no pains to
make everyone have good time. The
PentZ VIII leave her wharf here on her
evening trip at Gas O'Clock, and will
return at and 1880 p. m. There will be
music and dancing at the View ,aDd all the
attractions will be ready to give pleasure.
Tomorrow the Eastern Athletic Club will
give it's annual excursion to the View.
The excursions Of the club are always en-
joyable affairs, and are always well at
tended. Several bicycle races and other
events have been arranged for tine amuse-
ment of the visitors. The Pentz VIII
leave her wharf at 10 a. m, and Gas
d. M
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18
GLENCAIRN WINS THE TROPHY
Canadian Victorious in the Decisive
Race for the Senwaphaka Cup.

Montreal, Aug. 1S.-The Glencairn III
and the Mono met again today for the
last and decisive race of the series for the
Seawanhaka one rater cup.
Glencairn weather prevailed again and
the Canadian boat was the favorite.
Both yachts met with accidents Oh the
second round, when the Glencairn was
duead- Mono had trouble with her bal
loon iib and had TO take it n, and Glen
calrn split her uiainsail. Afomo's jib was
quickly fixed and run out again, and then
she rapidly began to overhaul the Canadian
boat
Glencairn's crew, however, managed to
fix her sail, and again she drew away from
Mono. She gained all through the run in
the third round, and finished two minutes
anG thirty-five seconds ahead of the Aueri-
can boat, thus winning the decisive race
of the series, and keeping the International
trophy in Canada for at least another year.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18
Marriage Licen SEES.

Marriage licenses have been issued TO
the Following:
Which,. b. Lipscomb and Florence
l.. Clary, OF Winchester, Va.
James NJ. Brooks aud Blanche 1. Stewart
of Garrett Park, Md.
Walter b. Strother and Maggie Donaldson.
James J. MoKeever and Margaret p.
McGpeeney.
COlored-Alfred H. DAILY and Hester Proc
Tor
SOlomon Heskins and Bette c. Hodge
James H. Hoxley and Emma Hart.
Daniel Matthew's and Ella Robinson
William II. Parker, of Fairfax county,
Va AID irene I. Daffney, OF Mont gomery
county, Nd.
Willie Keys and Mile Neosby.
John Butler and Rosa Monroe, Of Washing
ton, ID c.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18
DRY DOCKS TO BE INSPECTED.
Naval Constructor DashieIl Sent to-
Europe for That Purpose.

Acting Secretary Roosevelt has ordered
Naval Constructor X. B. Dashiell to sail
Saturday on a Hamburg steamer fer Eu-
rome. This sudden order has been given
because OF MI. Roosevelt's thorough APP
probation Of the helpless condition of this
country relative to docking facilities, and
the Importance of having docks at the
earliest possible moment sufficiently large
and properly equipped for any and all
emergencies.
The recent docking of the Indiana at q
Canadian dock is considered by the Acting
Secretary to he a necessity that should
never have existed, and to provide against
a repetition of such an act he will push
forward with all his vigor the need of
building docks of the latest and most ap-
proved patterns
He has sent Mr.. Dashiell to Europe for
the purpose of inspecting all the most
modern docks, to enable the department
to prepare plans for the ones the Gov
eminent will be urged to build. Mr..
Dashiell will remain abroad only long
enough 10 make the observations he re-
Quires
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18
THE WASHINGTON POST SUED.
Herman Friedlander Wants S25,OOO
Damages for Alleged Libel.


Damages for Alleged Libel.
The Washington Post was today made
tie defendant in "a suit for $4,000 dam
ages brought by Herman Friedlander on
account of an alleged libel published in
the Post newspaper, in whichit was stated
that the plaintiff had been sentenced to
seven years imprisonment in Altoona, Pa,
for ihcendiaJisn, and facts had been set
forth which would lead to the suspicion
that he had ignited fire which occurred
In his store in Alex andria year previous
The alleged libelous article appeared
in the Post of July IS, 1897, under an
Alexandria date lire, and with the caption,
"Seven Years For Fire Bug"
The plaintiff states THAT he is a man OF
good reputation, and has never been guilty
of incendiarisrn, and that the defend
ant, knowing this. wilifully published the
article, when greatly injured his goci
name, brought him into disgrace among
his peighbcrs, customers and friends, and
has greatly injured him in his occupation
as merchant and salesman, and thereby
interfering with his means of earning a
livelihood
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18
Had Catarrh SO Years.

Josiah Bacon, conductor on the P. w.
& B. r. R., says. 81 had suffered with
catarrh for SO years and regarded my
case as hopeless. One day saw the
testimonial of Geo. II. Hearn in Braz-
ilian Balm circular. Hearn was the
engineer on my train and 1 knew his
case was desperate. talked with Hearn
and his cure gave me hope. / began
the use of the Balm at once. There was
not much change for the first two months
but then began to improve and in six
months, to my inexpressible satisfaction,
I was entirely cured"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18
SCHLATTER AND MRS. FERRIS.
Divine Healer and Inventors Wife
Register in Pittsburg.

Pittsbnrg. Pa, Aug. 1s.-About 5
O'Clock Yesterday woman arrived at the
Hotel Victoria and registered as Mrs.
Margaret Ferris. Later a well-dressed
man with long hair came to the hotel
ami registered az Francis Schlatter. The
man admitted he was the Canton divine
healer. lie would not say what brought
him To Pittsburg
lie admitted having procured license
in Canton to marry Mrs. Ferris, and said
the marriage had not yet been performed.
He denied that he knew Mrs Ferris was
in the city. Mrs Ferris refused to see
newspaper men.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18
SIX MONTHS FOR sTABBING.
The Sou.in-Lsw of London Shear in
Trouble.

William Slaughter, colUred, son-in-law
OF the notorious London Shears, who was
killed while resisting arrest i'm South Wash
ington. and Theodore Law son were defend
ants in the police court this morning On
Two separate charges of assault
The two men were charged with attack
ing Daniel Young, and Slaughter, it was
claimed, also assailed James Gray.
Both co mplainants were swathed in
bandages which the stabs of the pris
oners necessitated Slaughter's previous
record acted against him, an The was sent
to Jail for $50 days.
Lawson will spend three months In Jail,
in default of the payment of his fine
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18
HER HUSBAND ONLY FOR HER.
Jealous Lula Edwa rds Stuck II Fork
Into Mary Moulton.

Edwards arm last night when she plum ged
d dinner fork into Mary Moulton's ribs.
Lala's husband has been consorting with
the assaulted woman and last night the
deserted wife started out to settle the
affair.
On the witness stand in the police court
this morning she claimed that her husband
attempted TO use the fork on her. and
stabbed Mary Moulton by mistake
The injured woman was in court early
in the morning. but had TO be sent 10 the
hospital on account of her painful wounds
AS all the, witnesses in the case were not
present, Judge Kimhall directed that the
case tie continued until tomorrow
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18
snit for DnInages for Injuries.

Anne W. Frazer today filed a suit
against Samuel Bensinrer, keeper Of the
livery stable at the Corner Of Eighth and
streets northwest. for $4,000 damages,
D. compensation for Injuries received by
Der through slipping down on ice i'm front
Of the stable, formed, she alleges. through
tile carelessness OF the defendant.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18
The Effect on willie.

wife--John, don't you think yUu bettes
giyeuptrying to shave yourself and go bacs
to the barber?
Husband,-Why, OF course not. See how
much save every month
wife-fes, snow that, but then Willie
is always around when you shave, and hs
is learning 50 many bad words. Ohio state
Journal
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18

cam I to take this medicine internally
or apply 1T externally?'' asked the lady
customer Of tire drug clerk who was filling
her prescription
whichever pieasps you, madam. the
stuff Is perfectly harmless '-Detroit Fres
Press
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18
ea,y of Thiexes Arrested

Detectives Boyd and Hartigan and Pc
liceman Mulvey rounded up a gang OF
thieves toJay, and recovered plumber Sc
cured in twenty rohberies The people
arrested 8re Roiert Quite, William stan
ton and Felix Hunter. Three sets Of
harness, blankets, laprobes, brushes, hose,
and other stable furnishings were recovered
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18
Shit fnr nhxnrce.

Alfred Noorhees, gripfnan on the Wash
fngton and Georgetown Railroad, today
Instituted proceedings for divorce from his
wife. Maggie L. Voorhees, upon the ground
OF adultry. and Thomas r. Taylor is named
as 90 respondent.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18
THE RUnIAI or Dn. cosMBE.
lDterment at Congressional Gene
terry When the Body Arrives.

The body OF DIR. Eppa H Coumbe. the
young dentist who was drowned in the
Chesapeake last week, is expected to ar
rive Ia this city In charge of Dir. Oscar
II. Cormbe at al early bour tomorrow
morning. Or. Oscar Coumbe. who has been
a. the scene of the accident day andnight
in the search for his brothers. body teie-
graph-d to his family In this city that he
would bri1g OF the body at once.
The steamer froiG Cambridge. Md, W here
the body was removed TO. sails only at
night, 80 that he will not reach Baltimore
until early tomorrow morning, in which
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18

Ninety Days for Cutting His Wife.
James Harris, colored, was sent down
for ninety days in the police Court this
morning for badly cutting his wife In the
thigh, although she refused to testify
against him.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18

Mollie Jackson Got Sixty bays.
Molle Jackson, colored, was convicted
D the police court this morning OF keep
fng a disorderiy house and was sentenced
10 siAty days In Jail and TO pay a fine Of
Ea5
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-18

Bourbon, IRsi, Aug. 1s.-Last night B.
+. Tetro. aged eighty three years. and his
wife. aged sixty-two. were blessed with
healthy, bouncing twins-