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The times., 1897-08-24
DEATH OF d. sHR1vER STEWART.
Ono of washington's Oldest Citizens
and Friend Of Blaine.

ODC Oh W hsHlnSIDI5'5 OsOt->I 1lil2eAS
and Friend Of Blaine.
On tie ulorningof the 2Ist instant there
passed away, at the baths of Mount
Clemens, Mich. one OF Washington's oldest
citizens, Mr.. David Shriver Stewart. Mr.
Stewart was born April 26, 1929. at
Selma, the country seat OF his father.
near UTniontown, Pa.
He was the Oldest son OF the Hon. An
drew Stewart, who was a oontempor ,ry
OF Clay and Webster, and was known to
the whole country in the old wiig days
under the soubriquet OF Tariff andy
as enc Of the founders and stancliest nd
vocates % the American protective sys-
te3
He was educated at Washington College,
Pa, and was the roommate here of
James @. Blaine, between whom and him
self there sprang up a mutual friendship
and esteem that grew closer with the i'd
vancing rears. In 1851 MI Stewart Trs
appointed by President Lincoln to an ex
aminership in the Patent Office, which
cUngenial position he filled with signal
abilit- until on tie death of his father III
1879, he was compelled to assume t3e
management of the !atter's extensive prop
eTty in Fayette county, Pa, and elsewhere.
and IN the discharge of which he was Ell
gagged at the time of his death. His Penn
sylvania interests called for so close a
personal supervision, and he was of sue b
retiring and modest habit that the cirr5e
of his Washington friends was CON para
lively small
lie had a keen and spontaneous wit
and was a man of distinguished iDt-:lec-
tual power and marked versatility, com
nlanding at once an exceptional literary
taste, an eminent capability for scientific
pursuits and a rare skill with pencil and
brush. While he impressed his surround
ings with the peculiar strength and Yigor
OF his individuality, he was loved and will
he sincerely Inourned by all, a character If
sin gular integrity and tenderness.
He leaves widow, the daughter Of the
late SeaInon Howe, Of Pennsylvania, and
two SONS Howell, the elder, who is well
Enown in loca! business circles, and DR..
Andrew Stewart, who recently graduated
from the University of Leipsic.
The remains OF the deceased were brought
to washington yesterday and the funeral
services vii be held from his home, No.
1929 @ street, this afternoon, at o'clock,
the Rev Dr. Wood Fssphauy Church.
off:daUing.
Thomas B. Hood, ZIehenor, Mr. Quincy
Pearson, Mr. Wilkinson, Mr.. Granville
Lewis, and Mr.. Forney.
The interment VIII be at Rock Creek
Cemetery
The times., 1897-08-24
SOCIETY NOTES.

.Children's Day" was celebrated on
Wednesday by a carnival In Congress
Spring Park, Saratoga. Hundreds OF t.ttie
ones and MANY who Were not so little
joined in the festivities. Among the Lar
ticipants was Goldie Hamilton Deane, the
tiny blonde daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
j H. ueane, of Georgetown.
The times., 1897-08-24

The most delightful ball Of the many that
have been given this season at the Max
Meadows Inn, Wytheville, Va, was that
of last Tuesday evening. The occasion was
rendered especially pleasant by the pres
erce Of Gov. O'FerTalI, his wife and Miss
o'Ferran. Tie bali was opened by the
time e-hoDored Virginia reel, led by the
governor and Mrs. w. K. Richardson, OF
New Orleans.
Among the dancers were Miss Lizzie
Kent, Mr.. and Mrs. Norma Gait, and Mr.
c. J. Gillette.
The times., 1897-08-24

Gen. AnSon Mills, with his family, is max
ing a delightful trip up the st. Lawrence
River and to Nova Scotia. His duties
VIII neceSsitate his return to Washington
early part Of September, but the other
members OF the family will remain North
until October.
The times., 1897-08-24

Mrs. Cra5tree and her daughter, Miss
Lolita, the distin guished actress who spent
the spring in Washington pursuing her arC
studies with enthusiastic diligence, are en-
joying August at Monmouth Beach. at Nor
mandy hv-the-Sea.
The times., 1897-08-24

The reception and dance held last week
at Winchester, Va, was brilliant affair,
which vas enjoyed by ii number OF guests
from this city, among them Miss Bessie
HoIley, Miss Mamie Sullivan, Miss Jessie
Brincklcy, and Miss Anna McQuade
The times., 1897-08-24
$500 Excursions to Seashore $500
via PennSYlyania Railroad.

On Friday and Saturday, August 27 and
2S. tickets will be sold for II a. m. and
i2:45 p. IN. trains to Atlantic City, Cape
May. Ocean City and Sea Isle City. good
to return the following Tuesday.
au21, % ,25, ,27e- %, pa, 26,27m
The times., 1897-08-24
Unclaimed Property Of Pensioners

The question as to whether property left
by deceased inmates Of the Soldiers Home
and not claimed for three years reyerts to
the institution is now being considered by
Justice Hagner. About pension money
there is no doubt that it goes to the Home,
but about other property Judge Hagner is
still Undecided.
The times., 1897-08-24

Mr.. Leonard c. Hudson, OF st. Louis. No,
is spendiHg a few days with his brother, c.
w Hudson, at 7l9 Ninth street northwest.
Mr.. Hudson has just returned from Europe,
where he spent the months Of May, June
and July recuperating his health.
The times., 1897-08-24

Mr.. John Hart, of Marcus Hook, Pa.
says: q have had Asthma for eight
years, and spent hundreds OF dollars on
1t, but one 50-cent bottle of Brazilian
Balm has done ne more good than any
thing / have ever used" Brazilian
Balm removes the Inflammation and
structure from the throat, making per
maueut cure
The times., 1897-08-24

nT. Washington Matthews, of the Navy,
and Mrs. Matthew's are spending these
last summer days at Ann Arbor, Mich,
mu2h To the improvement of the doctors
health.
The times., 1897-08-24
sndden nenl, From Heart Disease

Sudden Deidh From Heart Disease.
Mes Jessie Mickle Meyers, who resided
Ri.h relatives at No. 1928 l street north
west. died suddenly Of heart disease at
her home sunday. She is survived by a
brother in Dayton, Ohio, a nd several sis
teIs IN Philadelphia. The funeral will
take place at 10 O'Clock "Wednesday morn
The times., 1897-08-24

S. e. dawson, private secretary of Post
master General Gary, with his family, has
decided to spend the remainder of the
raenth at tile AlbeTmarle, Atlantic City
The times., 1897-08-24

Senator Kyle returned from Europe last
Friday He was accompanied by DR..
Charles W. Brown, who was his compan-
ion through England, Belgium an d France.
The times., 1897-08-24

Miss Ida Johansen and Mr. Z. Johansen
Of B street southwest, have gone TO New
York for two weeks
The times., 1897-08-24

Miss Mamie stinzing and Miss Rita Epply.
OF Maryland avenue southwest, have gone
to visit Mrs w. A. Ward, of Port Chester,
n. Y. They VIII be gone three weeks.
The times., 1897-08-24

The Misses Mabel and Anna Johnson, OF
No. I0l street, left Saturday for a two
weeks stay in Atlantic City.
The times., 1897-08-24
Popular Salt Water Trips

To picturesque Lower Potomac aud aii the
nInmer resorts resumed SATURDAY, June
26. Steamer I. V. Arrow smith lea 9es 7th
st. ferry wharf every Monday end Wednes-
day, p. m, and Saturday ut Il IN. Home
sunday. 10 p. m. Accommodate tions first
class. O, ". RIDLEY, 6. n
5e27-2mo
The times., 1897-08-24

Mrs. James Robbins, No. 1871 Vermont
avenue, has gone on six weeks trip to
Maine, where she win divide her time be
tween Moosebead Lake and Far HArbor.
The times., 1897-08-24

Mr.. W. Fl. Martin of the Postoffice De
partment, as titurned from three weeks
vacation at 0akfield, n. Y.
The times., 1897-08-24

The Washington colony at Par Harhor
has been added TO recently by the arrival
Of Mrs Helen Hemenwdy and Miss Jennie
McDonough, who have been spending the
early days Of August at Cape May
The times., 1897-08-24

Mr.. D H. Mortimer, accompanied by
his niece, Miss Eleanor StuTgis, of New
York, who have been visiting friends
n Washington, left yesterday for Buffalo.
accompanied by Miss Grace Lewis. of NJ
street, who viii spend the early wees tf
September cruising with a party Of friends
III Mr. MortimeT's yacht, the Aphrodite,
prior to her departure for u year 5 study
OF art in Herr Max Heinman's studio, i'll
Berlin. Germany.
The times., 1897-08-24

Gen aud Mrs. Parke, who are at
Campo Belle, in Maine, will go to New
port about the ] 81 Of October TO attend
the wedding OF their niece Miss Blight
daughter of Mr.. Atherton Blight. The
marriage i'll precede that Of Miss Parke
only by u month, The last named affair
is to i,e ceebrat ed in Washington. Miss
? Parke's fiauce. Mr.. Gracie Richards, OF
New York, is weil-known IN Washington
a the nephew OF Mrs. Bancroft Dasis.
The times., 1897-08-24

Count Julio Galurza, an attacte or the
Spanish legation, is spending few weeks
at "a prominent beach front hotel al Cape
May.
The times., 1897-08-24

Mr. John A. Koons has returned from
Oakland. Md entirely recuperated from
his recent Illness.
The times., 1897-08-24
LAST DAY AT BLUFF POINT
Mr.. Mckinley Sends an Appreciative
Letter to Col. Kline.
The residential Party Now ON the
Way to Bnffalo-will Arrive
There This Afternoon.

Plattsburg, n. Y, Aug. %. The last day
of the PRESIDENTS stay at Bluff Point YVES
perfect one. The morning was devoted
to the full dress parade of the Twenty.
first Regiment. A its close the officers Of
the regiment We're Invited to the review
ing stand and the President and Secretary
A'sseF hBde them farew ell until next year.
Daring the leave taking the regiment al
band pla yed Home, Sweet Honie," and
Aud Lang Sang"
The President acknowledged his appre-
citation III the following letter:
Colonel Jacob Kline, Twenty-first Infan-
try, u. S. A:
My bear Sir: Beforethe President leaves
here 1 wish to express in his behalf and
Tor all the members OF our parity sincere
appre citation OF the many co urtesies e xtenfiea
to them by yourself and your Gnlnrnand
The presence OF your regimnet here bas
added much TO the enjoyment Of our visit
which, as you know, has been delightful
The daily parades instituted by Seer etary
Alger have bsen II source OF pride as We'll
as pleasure TO the President and Seer etary
OF War, their friends, and the guests at
lotcl Chanlplain, for the bearing equip
ment, and proficiency in drill of the Officers
and men OF the Twenty-first have been
orderly and complete In every particular
NJ regiment in our Army could, believe,
have created more agreeable impression
during our observation OF its attractive
quarters and Interesting naneuwers
l must not fail TO add an especial ac-
kno owledgment in behalf of Mrs. Nc
hInley and the other ladies OF the party
for the delightful hand concerts and sere-
nades given on several occasions by the
excellent musicians Ot your regiment at the
Hotel Champlain.
! am sure unat President Mckinley and
mis- party willalwa ys remember the TWent 3
fist with an especial interest, and i hope
that our presence here will he recalled
with equal cordiality by the regiment.
The flag presented last Wednesday, is, /
trust, an acceptable tangible souvenir of
the visit Of the President 5 party and
hope that IN accepting II your satisfa ction
was equal to that of the donors.
With kind regards and best wishes, be-
lieye me ever, my dear colonel,
Yours faithfully and sincerely,
JOHN ADDISON PORTER.
Secretary to the President.
Tie President spent a portion OF the
afternoon stroIIing about the grounds
He and Mrs. Mckinley VIII return here
itSNt 9t1hA1 of' I'll AiHD A'ttAtAdi Anger Z.
Postmaster General Gary and Secretary
Bliss.
AT IL O'Clock this evening tire Presl-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley, Secretary and
Mrs Algcr and Major Prudeu after say
ing sood-hy, went to the station, where
Chsuncy NJ Depew's private Car was in
waiting AT O'Clock tomorrow morning
the traui Will leave, and reach Albany
at o'clock, where Gov. Blacks private
car Is 10 be attached to the Presidential
SPECIAL, which VIII arrive IN Buffalo at
. 10 tomorrow. f
The times., 1897-08-24

Mr. ana Mrs. A Maurice Low left yes
terday for trip North that viii include
visits To Halifax and Toronto, by way OF
the River ST. Lawrence. They viii stop
at Boston ON their return.
The times., 1897-08-24

NERVOUS TROUBLES, all kinds, cured
with Animal Extracts. Free book tells
how. Wash'n Chemical Co., w Washtngton,D
81. NV. JeS0-0
The times., 1897-08-24

S1.Oo TO Baltimore and Return
Tia b. & o.
Sunday. August %. Tickets good going
only on special leaving Washington $50
o. m; returning, leave Baltimore p. N.
Ru24, &c .2S,29.
The times., 1897-08-24

Mrs. Henry Yost. of No. 1929 Thirteenth
street northwest, has gone for weeks
outing 10 Colonial Beach
The times., 1897-08-24
BONG sun PAk's DILEMMA!
Cannot Inherit Realty Under
S0h's Verbal viii.
PERSONALITY WILL PASS

The Legal Difficulties in the Way
of DiSposiug of the House of
Pom kwaBg Sob - Interesting
Points Blade in the Petition of
Attorney Renicl.
The times., 1897-08-24

Miss I1slisy Marshal, Of 1905 Seventh
street northeast, has returned from u
three weeks visit 10 I7redericksburg, Va
The times., 1897-08-24

Surgeou-General Tryon is in Washington
after sOme we eks spent among the
Catskills.
The times., 1897-08-24

Mr.. william Pill and daughter, OF
Alexandria, Va, q re about to make all
extended trip South. They will attend
the exposition at Nashville, and visit
Knoxville, Chattanooga and Atlanta.
The times., 1897-08-24

Pearson, Mr.. Wilkinson, Mr. Granville
Lewis, aud Mr.. Forney.
The interment VIII be at Rock Creek
Cemetery.
Tombstone prospector., 1897-07-10
EFFECT OF PRINTERS INk
It's Power Even When Mis-
 applied.

The engineer O. the PROsPFGToK press conclude his appearance, with regard to dress, wss not in keeping with the dignity cf his position in the mechanical departmen. Of A great daily newspaper, ard proceeded to reCtify the matter by renoyating Ii. number oleven o. K. shoes.
 The aforesaid engineer is product Of the sunny !Gnd oi tho tuna and !sus,c; and, although not physically characterized by gres, with between the eyes, is Lroai across tie fheulders, and compe nsltes any intellectual de ctepi,ulc by wonderful arm power.
 When lie expressed desiIe yesteT- day to impIevs the appearance of hIs o. k.'s, the "deyiW showed him barrel of news ink, gave him a wo1r- out lye brush and told him 10 eo .o ce-F.
 The job being completed Ls drew his salary Tor the day end ttar,ed homr. He had not bien careiul ip using the ink, aud bssides tLe "levil" helped him to make matters worse, so that C. the end it was as difficult to find an unblacked spot On Li, pcIson as 10 fad the corner Of q soar f-c.ory thet smells sweet.
 The fret man he encountered wns q compadre from Sonors, 10 whom he gave the usual saluiation, sccomrs- uied by a warm tmbTace which llf. it. mark on every part of his linen suit.
 With suudIy similar mishaps he reached the bosom c! Eis family and Jeff his Impiint there Glse.
 Ills showed up this morning with "guarache." on his feet and a tale Of woe on his tongue about faces "atiz- nada' and "enaguas" covered with ink, and ss a iinsle to a grand perora.ics oi sorrow lie seid: "Vslgame Diosl"
Tombstone prospector., 1897-07-10

The law provides that all physicians practicipg in the Territory shall make due report to the county recorder of all births and deaths within the county for each month. The county recorder of Cochise county has re- ceived no such report ct any time e1- cept from the physicians of Bisbee and Tombstone. Thi. neglect to comply with the legal requirement should be brought to the notice oi de- l:pquents and a sttic. observance of the law enforced.
Tombstone prospector., 1897-07-10
HORRIBLE DEATH.
An EntemIcd Miner Who
 Could Not Be Rescued.

All hope of saving Stephens, the ontonbed miner at Golsfelas, near Phoenix, has been abandoned. Every efsit has been nsde to reach the i'm pii.ened man, bat il is now known to Ie impossible to remove the immense mass 0. debris in time 10 save his life. Tho rescue work has practically been given up, ss it would be impossible l. reach him inside of ton days.
 Alter working on the shalt until Tuesday the work Lad to be aban- dones owing to the imminent danger e; anotheT save-in snd pUssi5ls los: oi lie.
 uP to Tuesday nigAt il was known that S'evens wes still nlive, as he could be fairtly heard tapping win hammer. Since that tine all has been silsnt, which has given rise to the depression that he is dead.
Tombstone prospector., 1897-07-10
TIE DRAGONS.
An Experts Opinion of This
 Range.

Yesterday evening tie PEosPECToR received F pleasant. call from Mr. TLes Soria who is spending the groat9r part ol his time in the Dregoon moum- tains. MT. Sorin assumes s very COZ seryatiye attitude oa the mining prcs- poets of the Dragons but he is unable t2 conceal the fact tha. he has entire confidence in the ultimate outcome oi ;ha: ct;on oI Cochis9 county.
 While in conversation with MT. Soiin, the PEossECr-E learned, tha. the Black Diamond is going ahead with the development work necessary io prove its possible worth. This is Icing done wi.h force Of eight men under the direction Of Mr. Coodmop.
 At the place where the we,kis be- irg done there i. q large blowout et iron from three hundred b nearly seven hurdred feet in extent. In places coptisu0us 10 this iron cap, have been isund some very ii,h pockets of copper ore which also car ries both gold sEa silver. There are other and larger deposits of lower grade ore which have so far net been fully rrospected.
 Taking the district as q whole the indications are good for it to become one Of tse finest and most productive in Cochi-e county.
Tombstone prospector., 1897-07-10
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Of the Board of Supervisors ef
 COchise County.

Board Of Equalization Of Cocli.e county met pursuant 10 adjourumeut al 10 a. m. July 1897.
 Present John Montgomery Chair mas pro tsm and supervisors J. II. EcPherscn.
 Absent \, 4. Gilman, Minutes ofpsevious meeting read and approved.
 Boaid proceeded with tte equa'irs- ton 0! the assessment rolls of Cochise county.
 On motion Beard adjourned uni.
Tombstone prospector., 1897-07-10

The intense heat threu. hout the middle western states is causing a greater number ol fatalities than for many previous yesrs. In Louisville, Ky. ihe thermCmeter registered g higher degree than it has in twenty ysars,
Tombstone prospector., 1897-07-10
COUNTY EECG2:rS

Arpointmsn by D. y. Osborne & Co.,, Of F. \. Wolcctt as agent.
 By jr tice Of the psace James F. Duncan, ex-oEcio coroner, notice O: the death of James c. Burnet. and Josephine Adsir.
Tombstone prospector., 1897-07-10
DISTRICT COURT.
Proc .adings of the Last Pay
 of the Term,

In the District Court this morning William Herring, counsel for tue de- feniant, moved the court tp instruc. the jury to find verdict for tLe de- feadGn. in inc case Of Welsh vs. Sey- erence.
 While the motion was icing argued the jury were excused ard given 6 chance to get q breath si i.esh air. At l2 o'clock the court took d recess till p. m.
 A.tvo o'clock the court reepered and the jury were instructed to find a veriic. fer the defendant. The jury retired and fhil,d ,o agree 10 the courts instructions Alter being re. ilet!uctSd they brought ia verdict fer the defendant, and the jury was discharged
 h the Case of Douglas versus Doug las, petition for divorce, the decree prayed for was grart.I.
 IL tie matter 0! the prosecution in the case of the bail of W. c. Green, the court held that the bond sss good and sufficient one, and the mo lion U Tc-arrest was get aside.
 The court then adjourned the term.
 
 ,-.- aT teal inierior to none. Reduced to E20.
 AT BARRow's
Tombstone prospector., 1897-07-10

Parker the murderer oi Lee Norris, at Prescott, will be indicted for rob Leing tGe United S:rt-= mail, .o that in the event of his escai ing the gale gs on appeal to the Supreme -.cour. he may be imprisonei for life.
Tombstone prospector., 1897-07-10

The San Francisco Examine. O the S.h prints on ,he f. page. fine haii-tone portrait oi,hc next president Of the United State, Wn. J. Bryan.
Tombstone prospector., 1897-07-10

A:. B. Bslton prominent k. R. ofiical in Kansas City isin Tombstone on a visit. NIT. B4lten is interested in come mines in our county and is at the the county seat to look into some title ard recnris.
Tombstone prospector., 1897-07-10

Dr. c. W. Cool, who has for several months been locate d in Bisbee, arrived this morning, and will soon be pre- pared 10 offer his services as surgeon dentist to the people 0! Tombstone aud vicinity.
Tombstone prospector., 1897-07-10

Hundreds oi thousands hsvo been induced 10 try Chamftr,ain's Cough Remedy, by reading what it has done for others, and having tested its merits for thu mselves are today it's warmest friends. For sale by all dealers in Bi : bee and Tombstone.
Tombstone prospector., 1897-07-10

The judicial execution of PLilip Lashley, esteIday goes 10 Irsye the, for all judicial purposes, San Francis co ought to be annexed . Tucson.
Tombstone prospector., 1897-07-10

For the month of June there were recordei by F. 4. Sweet, NJ. D., Tn Ii Q town Of Ii bee, ten L:r h4 and two deaths.
Tombstone prospector., 1897-07-10
AGENT WANTED-Fxce

AGENT WANTED- Exception al opportunity; old established high rated factory changing selling meth ods offers free samples, protected ground, 10 pushing sslesmen, Several earning slOo monlbly. Leather, 20 1871, New York.
Tombstone prospector., 1897-07-10

George Chri-t oi Soga.es viii ia all probability be the mex: surveyor gem eral ef Arizona.
Tombstone prospector., 1897-07-10

Mrs Collins and family of Ruach- ucs returned today from the east. They may remain in Tombstone.
Tombstone prospector., 1897-07-10

"for three years We have nevrc heen without Chamberlainc's Colic, Cholera and piarrhOea Remedy in the house" says A. F. Potter, with l.. C.. Atkins & G., Indianapolis, Ind, and my wife would as soon think of being without -four as a bottle Of ,hls Rem eay in the summer season.- We lave used l. with all three of our chilaren and II has never failed 10 cure-no, s!mpi ' st'p pain, but cure absolutely. :" For safe br all dealers in TcIab. tone and Bisbee.
Tombstone prospector., 1897-07-10

FOR SALE-Bees for sale. Call on F. N. Wolcot'. fl
Tombstone prospector., 1897-07-10

p. p. July 8 lSJ7. Board met pursuant to adjourn mcn'. Samo members present. Beard engaged in Equslzing tie tax rol's ,f she county. Ou motion Board adjourned un'il 10 a. ni. July 9 1897.
 JoHg MONTGOMERY
 Chairman. ffc-;em At,es,:
 M. J. BROWN
 Clerk
 By W. A. HARwo1D
 Deputy C!eik, Board of supcrsisors Of Cochi.e csInty met pursuant to adiSuInn..ent %. ,n. July $ 1897. Present John Montgomery chair man p-c-tcm and supervisors J. II McPhsrs,n. Absent \. A. Gilman. Minutes 0! preYoa. meeting read and approved. On mctian boaid adjourned until 9 2. h., July 9.
 J0RN MONTGOMERY
 Chairman prc-tem Attest:
 W. J. BROWN.
 Clerk
 By ". A. LAKEWOOD
 Deputy Clerk.