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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-07-02

the shops and factories have turned
out their Haunting troops OF fashion
and beauty. Long professions, stream
ing with perspiration and begrimed
with clouds of the mother element,
are completing their everlasting cir
cults through the populous streets.
Squads of juvenile followers have fall
len off, and musical instruments begin
to sound as though their owners, in
stead of desiring to give out much
more liquid martial melody, were in
need of some sort of liquid them
selves The van members of the pro-
cession, having ended their journey,
stand quite at ease, converting their
hats into fans; and, considering the
circumstances, look with very cool
complacency upon the unfortunate
ones who are left to bring up the rear.
Soda fountains and small beer estab-
lishments are now in the height Of
operation. Phizi-cracki-pop
popplel and expelled stopples go whiz-
zing and booming from the foaming
muzzles of angry bottles, now glad to
break loose and take revenge for past
confinement A thousand threats are
gurgling the delicious liquids. and
twice that number Of lips are smack
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-07-02

hazy drapery Of retiring day, and the
horizon glowed with the prophetic
glory of the coming morn. Nature
braced her sides for ten thousand sue
cessive conclusions of gunpowder, and
the atmosphere cleared itself in omi-
nous preparation for considerable
smoke. Yesterday, "Birnam Wood
came to Dunsinane," or to town, and
began to stand up prim, before booths
and beer shops. Pine, cedar, spruce,
all look spruce, and straight. and ma
turaI, as though trying to make peo-
pie believe they sprung up and grew
there in a single night, like the gourd
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-07-02

Of Jonah. If another Macbeth may
take no alarm, Delavan and his army
may, in prospect Of bacchanalian COM
memorations.
At nine o'clock last night were heard
the first preludes Of the great day, in
the sound of fire crackers, squibs and
flying serpents-not unlike the fly
ing serpents sent to punish the ancient
people, but without a brazen serpent 20
cure the bitten. All the poles bear
flags, instead, whose stripes and stars
inflame, in many a youthful bosom,
that sort of patriotism which finds es-
capement in torpedoes and fiery-wing-
ed reptiles.
The booming cannon at midnight
ushers in the eventful anniversary,
and now.
mo sleep till MORN"
or thereafter You begin to dream of
the olden time that tried souls" when
men started from their couches at the
roar of foreign lion; and therel-
crack!-near your window goes off a
gun, or something worse. You console
yourself, however, with the thought
this may be the first and the last salu-
tation so near at hand; and with tb.s
reflection you are falling into dell
cious lapse, when, there!-another ic
heard, nearer still. And such another:
You listen, and wonder whether the in
strument burst or not, almost hoping
it did, in order to terminate this sereu-
ade of thunder. Well, you about con-
clude an actual explosion took place,
and you begin to fear the juvenile Ju-
piter has been kicked over and wound
ed in the cause of his country. In
your sympathy for the fallen patriot,
you listen anew, and are tempted to
turn out to his relief, when-by the
shadow of Pluto and all his subterran-
can armoryI-right under your win
dow, bellows such another gunpowder
illumination as you never expect to
hear again. No matter, however, for
the occasion gives moment to the most
trifing circumstances, and you feel
reconciled with thoughts on the bless
edness of liberty. Yet, with remnant
Of desperation, you wish all the sui
phur and saltpetre Of the under king
dom thrust into some piece of artillery,
like that which Milton ascribes to the
inventive genius of Satan, and touched
off at once and forever.
But the sun is up, and the "rock-
ribbed hills" tremble at dawn with the
boom of a hundred cannonading
echoes. From yonder tall staff streams
the banner high and gay in the morn
ing light and breeze-a ribbon sail
strung out from the fieecy cloud on
which the angel of freedom rides in
the heavens over the nations Of earth.
Angel of Columbia, weep not! for
though millions beneath thee groan,
yet a little while longer, and the shout
that rings from Maine to Oregon shall
be the shout of a race redeemed from
the last bond Now mellowly mingles
the sound of martial music with the
morning air Gay troops march, with
gay plumes and glistening arms, along
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17

he is not only champion, but that he is
q sober, decent. good citizens whom no.
body need be ashamed to see; also the
fact that he has learned to act. He can
be and is presented In a comedy that is
put on in the best theaters, and draws the
best audiences.
Women cannot go to combined vaude-
vile boxing shows, but they can and they
do attend our comedies in which Corbett
Ia the hero.
There is hardly an actor in this country
with whom l have not had dealings as
manager or have not rehearsed. know
them all well.
II tell You positively that IL James j.
Corbett goes on improyingin The next four
years as he has in the last four years, he
will be one OF the very bestlight comedians
on the stage. Remember that he was a
crude beginner four years ago. knowing
nothing about eloeution or stage technique,
and the advancement he has made thus far
is wonderful.
Il know he is not coliege-bred man or
anything OF that sort; but then neither John
Mccullough nor Lawrence Barrett nor any
one OF a score of great stars have named
was college man.
Upon whipping Fitzsimmons Corbett can
leave the prize ring forever.
''If ne will do so he need not pay the
slightest attention to Sharkey or Maher
or any of those fellows. lie can 80 right on
making S4o,0o0 or $50 900 year as long
as he chooses TO do so.
II think he will do this, and not only
prove himself the greatest fighter the
world has ever seen, but one Of the hest
light comedians America has ever pro-
duced.''
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
EDUCATED IN WASHINGTON.
Graduate of Howard University q
Member of the House.

Among the new Congressman who began
their service this week is a graduate Of
Howard University the first student OF
that institution TO reach Congress. The
former principal of the university, Pror.
John NJ. Langston, was member OF the
Fifty-first Congress, but george II White.
of North Carolina, is the first Iuan edu7
Gated there to get TO Congress. He is the
only colored man in the new House. He
is a brotheT-in-law OF Henry PIunnier
Cheatham. who formerly represented the
district.
Mr.. White is forty-five years old. He
graduated from Howard University just
twelve years ago. He readl law while study
ing in this city, and began practice promptly
afterward at Tarboro. He has held many
public offices; was member of the state
house of representatives and state senator
and for four terms prosecuting attorney OF
the Twelfth judicial district
Henry Demass, an Interesting Louisiana
colored leader, was at the White House and
Capitol today He is not handsome to
look upon, but is considered one OF the
shrewdest politicians of his race. in the
South. lie has for nearly thirty years
been a member of the Louisiana State
senate, representing one or The dense black
sugar districts 1t is said that Demass
is mainly responsible for the nGanner in
which the contract made 10y Cousin 0s-
borne for the delivery of the louisiana
delegates at st. Louis was carried into
effect.
Demass enjoyed long call on President
Mckinley today. There was report this
morning that he had been taken ON long
drive by Secretary Porter, but it was
afterward stated that he was only driven
to his hotel in the secretary's carriage.
Be that ASTHMA Y ,itiscertain that Denass
viii have a large voice in the distribution
of Louisiana patronage. He will be
handy man 20 get delegates for the con-
vention of 900, which is the only flourish
ing industry in which many Southern Re
publicans are engaged.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
MERRIMENT AT SOLDIERS HOME
Charming Entertainment by the Le-
gion of Loyal Women.


The entertainment given last night by
the Legion of Loyal Women in the Marble
Hall at Soldiers Home, was one of the mose
successful events in the annals OF the or
ganization. Gen. Stanley opened the pro-
gram with felicitous address of welc pme,
and was responded to by Mrs BlaiSIand.
president of the legion, who acknO wledged
his hospitality in behalf Of the members,
and includedin her remarks a gracious vel
come TO tue audience, which was a large
one, despite tie distance they had to come.
The camp scene, with DIR Thomas Calyer
as chaplain, was quite feature and the
quartet by MessTs. Frank n. POsten. j.
Arthur Rose, DR.. n. Willis POmeTOy and
j. Walter Humphrey was unusually good
Mrs. Reichenbach's sweet soprano voice
was heartily applauded, and fancy dance
by little Miss Winter was well received.
The tableaux by Miss Maize Rose and
Miss Ada Lipp, accompanied by patriotic
drill by sixteen young ladies, was the
banner feature of the performance and re-
ceiyed most enthusiastic recall. Com
nlander Hopkins, g. A. R.. ID. c., was then
introduced by Gen Stanley He oompli-
mented the legion on the good work they
had done and hoped that the charity they
sought to benefit would receive substan tiaI
aid.
When Mr.. w. Il Conley made his bow ne
was greeted with enthusiasm. and showed
his appreciation by giving a number OF his
inirnitabIe character sketches and songs.
The program closed with a Looking
Backward costume dance, after which
many of those present remained for IN
hour, TO enjoy the delig hts OF a hop.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
Founders of Methodism.

A unique entertainment under the title
of the Founders of MeJhodism,'' viii be
given at the Metropolitan M. f. Church at
7:30 O'Clock Friday evening. under the
auspices of the Ladies Aid Association
Prominent members Of the congregation
will assume the roles of pioneers In Meth
odism. Mrs. A. c. Mcdowell, asMrs. Richard
Bassett, viii preside. Other characters and
their impersoD ators viii be: Charles
Wesley, Mr. c. Buriew; sGsannah Wesley,
Mrs Grace Woodburn; John Wesley, Mr.
A. B. Duyall; Barbara Heck, Mrs. N. Tul-
lock; Mrs. Mary Fletcher. Mrs. NJ. McPher-
son: Lady Huntington, Mrs Henry W ". BBllairs Bllairs
Thomas Coke, LII D., Mr.. George Timms;
aud Susannah Wesley. Mrs. S ID. LaFetra.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
THE EAGER CROWDS AND
SCENES 1T CARSON CITY
Continued from First Page.

where Fitzsimmons has done all his train
ing 1t is about three miles to to the arena,
and 1t usually takes about twenty minutes
to cover the distance. Upon his arrival
at che arena Fitzslnnnons VIII go directly
to his dressing room, which is on the west
side OF the big frame structure, and after
rub down he will be dressed for tile
fight He will wear black shoes and green
silk tights.
Around his waist he will have lelt
of red, white and blue silk, the belt having
in its center an eagle, with wings spread
in the position OF the bird OH the half
dollar. The belt, however, VIII be taken
off as soon as the time for the fight
arrives. and Fttzsimmons will fight in the
green tights alone.
1t is likely Corbett will leave for San
Francisco on a special, which is to start
Immediately after the close OF the fight.
The plans of the Corbett party have not
been fully matured in this respect, hut
there is very little doubt but that they viii
leave ON this special train.
Fitzsimmons will leave for the sal
city, in all probability, on the regular
train, which leaves for Reno at GAO.
This connects with the wcst-bound train
for San Francisco on the Southern Pa
cific, and Will land Fitzsimmons in that
city on Thursday morning. The Australian
is to give an exhibition Friday night. and
it is possible that he may not leave until
the night OF Thursday, but his present in
tention is 70 get out of 10 wn as soon as he
can.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
GIN. WADE HAMProN,s ILLNESS
His Condition Slightly Improved,
But Yet Critical.

Gen. Wade Hampton, who is lying danger
ously i'll at the Metropolitan Hotel, was re-
ported by his physician, DR.. Ralph Walsh,
to be somewhat better this morning, and
resting quietly. Gen. Hampton is suffering
from general prostration.
Yesterday his condition was so critical
that his elder son, Mr.. G. Med. Hampton,
was telegraphed for at his home in Bristol
Tenn. He arrived this morning andis now
with his father. Gen. Rawlins Lowndes, OF
Charleston, s. c., an intimate friend OF
Gen. Hampton, is also here in answer TO a
telegram from Private Secretary Thomas.
Miss Daisy Hampton, daughter of the
general, and younger son, Alfred, are at
the home of the latter, IN Texas a present,
and have not yet been sent for. Miss
Daisy was with the general until recently,
but is now on visit to her brother.
Gen. Hampton came fIom his South Caro-
Ina home on March 4, to stay in Washin g
ton during the remainder OF his term as
railway commissioner.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
DIsGUsTED WITH INGALLS,.
Senator's Resent His Appearing as
Reporter at the Prize Fight.

Few Senators were at the Capitol today,
and those that were divided their time be-
tween disposing of their mail and dis
cussing the approaching prize fight Little
interest was displayed In the battle itself.
bat, judged by the expressions heard to-
day, Senatorial dignity has been greatly
shocked by the appearance of John Jones
Ingalls,, long presiding officer OF the
body. at the Carson city ringsde. The
Senators do not disguise their displeas-
ure, even disgust. at Mt Ingalls, for, as
one of them puts it, weakly surrendering
to the demands of modern journalism"
The thing that seems to annoy the Sen
ators most is the fact that Ingalls, does not
go there because of any kno wiedge of the
manly art, or particular brilliancy as a
writer, but solely because he is an ex
President of the Senate and acting Vice
President. One Senator, under his breath,
expressed great yearning to have fitz
or the Ponipadour land one blow by mis-
take on the nose OF the long, lean repor-
torial rival of John L. Sullivan.
Senator John C. Spooner is not worry
ing over the decline and fall OF Ingalls,.
He never did like the kansan, not even in
the latter's heyday. He used to express
IA lack of regard for him then. Now ne
saysnothing, but his opinion OF he man has
not improved.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
GEN. HARRISON AS COUNSEL.
Engaged In II Street Railway Case
Before Supreme Court.

Gen. Harrison, ex-President of the United
States, together with ex-Attorney General
Miller, appeared in the Supreme Courtofthe
United States today as an advocate of the
rights of the Citizens Street Railway
Company, Of Indianapolis.
They were opposed by Mr A. c. ,Harri-
son, also of indianapolis, counsel for the
City Railway Company, Il corporation
claiming a franchise to operate street
cars in that city, as against the franchise
of the Citizens company.
Tie latter corporation, which had been
in existence thirty years, sued in the
circuit court OF Indiana for injunction pro-
hibiting the City Company from proceeding
under its alleged charter, on the ground
that it was violation of the contract be-
tween the city and Citizens Company.
Judge Woods entered decree in ac-
cordance with the prayer of the com
plant, and the City Company appealed to
the Supreme Court of the United States.
The argument was almost wholly tech
nicaI, but the presence of an ex-President
in the court attracted large attendance
during the afternoon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
CONFESSED THE THEFT.
Laura johnson Admits Having Rob
bed Widow Mccarthy.

bed Widow Mccarthy.
Laura Johnson, who entered the houseOf
Widow Julia Mccarthy. corner OF Four
and-a-half and ATnOry streets south west,
and got away with $500, as exclusively
told In The Evening Times yesterday,
made a full confession of the theft to
Policemen Baur and Shannon in her cell
at the Fourth precinct station house last
night.
Tie officers have found pawn-ticketS for
fine plush cape, black dress and delicate
lingerie, which the female hOusebreaker
purchased with the money she stole from
the widow, but not a penny Of the $500
was recovered. The thief spent the money
recklessIy, the police say. She would send
out a 81 bill for a .'growler' OF beer, and
refuse to accept any change Laura also
distributed So and $40 bills among her
friends as lavisiIIy as though they were
business cards.
Mrs Mccarthy is today attending the
funeral Of her husband, Mr. Timothy Nc
Carthy, whose remains have lain in the
vault at Mount Olivet since his death,
several weeks ago.
In the police court this forenoon Laura
johnson waived examination, and Judge
Mills held her for the grand jury id 81 900
bonds.
Henry Chapman, colored, who admits that
he received S12 OF the money, and helped
the woman spend the balance, viii be ar
raigned Friday morning for receiving stolen
money.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
623 Thirteenth St. NJ. w
SHIPPING INTERESTS AFFECTED
The Political Situation I'm the Fast
DemOraljziup Trade

Glasgow. March 17.-Clyde shipping il
heing greatly affected by the situation in
the east, the depression in the eastern
trade having reached most acute stage
One shipping firm, employing thirty five
vessels, trading in the east, has ordered
all OF it's ships hack to Great Britain and
will hereafter put them in the western
trade. The reason given by the firm for
this action is that the political situation
in the east has depressed freights so that
cargoes are obtainable only at losing rates
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
MIS-. Hancock Pleaded Guilty.

Annie Hancock middle-aged woman,
was charged before Judge Mills today with
conducting a disorderly house at No. 926
First street southeast, 1t being alleged
that girls Of tender age were enticed into
the place. She pleadedgullty to the charge
and sentence was suspended for one week,
by agreement between hef counsel, Lawyer
Moss, and Prosecutor Mullowny, upon the
woman's promise to move out of the neigh
borhood and quit her immoral calling
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
Daily Record of Thefts.

Edward Potter reported to detective
headquarters today that a valuable dia-
mond ring was stolen from his house,
No 323 F street, Monday evening.
Miss j. B. Story, a guest at the Hotel
Regent, reported that there was stolen
from her room or lost a lady's gold cameo
set breast-pin.
A lot OF MANILA rope was stolen from
Samuel Ross, Eleventh and streets north
west, and a bicycle lamp from Herbert A
Gill, No. 1919 street north west.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
vAssos WILL NOT YIELD.

Greek CoInmander in Crete Fortify-
ing His Position.
Rome, March IA dispatch from Canea
to the Secolo says that the Cretan insGr-
gents have declared that they will reject
autonomy and offer all possible resistance
to the occupation of the island by the
powers. stHs
The dispatch also says that Col. yassps
commanding the Greek army of occupations
is about to move his camp to the mountains
of Sphakia, where he will fortify hirnself
so that his position will be almost i'm
pregnable. He will, not withdraw his
stances,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
Drew a knife on the OFFICER.

Robert Grayson, colored, was elected
from the Bijou Theater last night by
Special OFFICER Grant, because he mis-
behaved When taken 60 the patrol box
Grayson drew a sharp oyster knife and
tried to use it on Mr.. Grant Policeman
oriani responded to a call and the colored
man xas locked up. In the police court
this morning the offender forfeited SO
collateral
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
Three Shoe Manufacturers Assier

Boston, March III. E. Crosby & Co.,
Danvers, Mass. boot and shoe manufac-
turers, have assigned.
The Essex Shoe Co., Essex, Mass, boot
and shoe manufacturers, have assigned.
Assets and liabilities reported about $751; :
600 each.
Knowles & Pool, Pittsfield. N. H., boot
and shoe manufacturers, have assigned
Liabilities about $4,000.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
Fell Fro,n n High scaffoId.

While working at Glen Echo yesterday
afternoon, Martin J. Bailey, carpenter,
residing at No. go Whitney avenue north
west, fell from high scaffoId and was
seriously injured about the head and
side. He was taken to Georgetown in one
Of the Washington and Great Fails electric
ears and afterward removed to the Emer-
gency Hospital In the Seventh precinct
patrol wagon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
TURKS BENT ON PLUMBER.
No Opposition Offered by Troops of
Allied Powers.

London. March 1T-A dispatch from
Athens says the Greeks in Crete assert
that the Turks holding the fortifications
at Retimo have made sortie into the town
and pillaged the houses Of the Inhabitants
without the slightest opposition on the part
of the detachments of marines from the
warships of the powers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
Imprjsonment Made Kim wors,

Imprisonment Made Him Worse.
John Nelson, colored, was released from
the Albany penitentiary on March 4, after
serving long sentence. He came to-
Washington. and on March committed
two robberies, besides assaulting Maivina
Wilson. Today Judge Mills sent Nelson
to Jail for 1876 days in the three cases
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
Low-price Suits TO order,

Low-price Suits to order,
made our way, is a new ex-
perience for you men.
Made-to-order Suits for
S12 and SIS are not scarce
but suits like we make
for SIP and SIS are different
from anything you've ever
seen for the same money.
The cloths - trimmings
-tailoring-and fit are bet
ter.
Leave your measure today.
(
EiSeman Bros,
Corner 9TH and e Streets N. w.
No Branch Store in Washington.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
"OLIvER OPTIC" DYING.
The Writer of Juvenile Fiction Ill
at Boston.

Boston, March 17.-William T. Adams,
the author, widely known by his nom de
plume, 'Oliver Optic is very ill at his
residence, and his physicians express the
opinion that he can live but day or two.
He has heart and kidney troubles.
He came two weeks ago from Jamaica,
where he had been for his health, and the
severe temperature here caused his pros
tration. He is in mis- seventy y-fifth year
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
Lamont Going to FIorida.

Fort Monroe, Va, March l7-Ex-Seere-
tary Lamont and family left here in his
private car for Florida this morning. Ed
win Gould arrived in his private car last
night.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
Relief FROM the BIizza rd.

Minneapolis, March 17.-Specials from
Bismarck and other western North Dakota
points state that the snow is rapidly melt
ing under chinook winds. This will prob
ably save the lives OF many thousands of
cattle that were dying from cold and hun
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
suicide of a Teacher of Dancing.

Philadelphia, Pa. March IT. Mrs Fan
ME Shanks. the proprietress of da1Sing
academy, committed suicide early this
morning at her residence. 1929 Master
street. by turning on the gas, The cause Is
not known
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
McAdoo win. Attend.

Assistant Secretary McAdoo and En-
ginerr-in-Chief Melville went over to Phil
adel pha this afternoon, to attend the
Hibernian dinner there tonight. when Mr..
McAdoo will make the principal address.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-17
xss,,;pgton stock ,torke,

SaIes-U. s. Electric Light. 20 at SO 1-2,
20 at 50; Metgenthaler Linotype, at
126 1-2, 10 at 126 Is.
After CaIl-U S. Electric Light, 10 at
IS IA.