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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22

He Was the Oldest Catholic Priest Il
the United States.

He Was the Oldest Catholic Priest I'm
the United States.
TROY. N. Y, July 22.-Rev. Peter Haver-
mans. the oldest Catholic priest III the
United States. died today.
Father Havermans was born. In the prov
fnce Of North Brabant. Holland, March q.
1906. At the age Of seventeen he entered
the seminary at Hoeven. where he studied
philosophy for one year and the Scriptures
for four years.
He was ordained by Bishop Won De
Velde at Client. June 6. 1880, and came to
America in the October following.
He first located at Norfolk, Va, became a
student at Georgetown College. where he
learned the English language. In st.
Mary's county. Maryland. he labored twelve
years. and through the efforts Of Bishop
Hughes was induced to come to this city
in 1874. He was appointed pastor OF st.
Peters Church, then the only Catholic
church In this section.
Father Havermans founded the Brothers
Academy, now known as La Sale Insti-
tute.
1t was largely due to his efforts that the
draft riots of 1868 were quelled. He al
ways took an active interest In the welfare
of the city. as well as Of his congregation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22
FLOOD AT WATERBURY,, CONN,
Heavy Rain Has Been Failing Since
Early This Morning.

WATERBURY,, Conn, July pa rain,
Of the proportions Of a cloudburst. has pre-
vailed here since o'clock this morning,
and as result flood has been caused,
which at s o'clock gave indications of being
the greatest on record in Waterbury.
Two small streams, always troublesome
in times Of heavy rains, have run mad and
thousands of dollars of damage has been
done. The streams are known as Great
and Little brooks, and they run from the
northern section of the city through the
center at all times under ground. These
brooks have become choked. and the water
is pouring in torrents into the streets. Gel
lars in the northern part of the city are
flooded clear to the floors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22
CAPT. BISHOP INJURED.


COllided With Flag Pole In Drill Mt
San Antonio.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
SAN ANTONIO. Tex. July 22-During
an exhibition cavalry charge yesterday af-
terncon Capt. Bishop of Troop X. 9Th
United States Cavalry. collided with the
post flag STAFF while enveloped in a cloud
Of dust. He was thrown from his horse
and fell heavily to the ground
Inc hospital corps rushed to the officer
ana removed him to the camp hospital
where an examination disclosed a frac-
tered collar bone and slight internal in
1rries. The condition Of Capt. Bishop Is
much improved today. and he has been
transferred to the hospital ar Fort sam
Houston. q n n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, July 22.FlNr firm but quIet-
western family, $tooa$& 21-receps, 5,960 barrels;
exports, 1857 barrels: sales 1.115 barrels. Wheat
temher 79Ea19H: steamer No. red. 7S4a1s%-
receipts, S7227 bushels; exports. 5000 bushels
ern wheat by sample, sOas3k: do on grade. S0as3.
Corn easy-spot and month. 3la311s: August, 30Ha
BIS: September, 3laS1b: steamer mixed, MA
27%-receipts, 59.250 bushels; exports 16s, Sl4
bushels; stock, e8, $50 busheIs sales, $4,000 bush
eis-seuthern white corn, Sass do yellow, 33a34.
Oats quiet and steady-No white. 26a28ls; No.
mixed 2sa231a-receipts, $3.50 bushels; exports,
20 600 bushels: stock, 12S, 654 bushels. Rye easy
10. nearby. 4iH; No western. AZ bid-re eipts
9is bushels: exports S.572 bushels; stock, 1s.Ol0
bushels. Hay quiet-choice Timothy, $13J0aSl4.0O
Grain freights strong and higher. demand for
steamers active-steam to Liverpool per bgshel
3Ad September: Cork for orders per quarter Re- Cd
August and September. Sugar firm-zranniat ted
A9511, Butter quiet-fApcy creamery. 15a16: DO
imitation. l2a13: do ladle, IL; good ladle, 9al0;
store packed, sal0 Egg nrm-frcsh. 10. Cheese
steady-fancy New York. 0p0unds, 6N:. do. IS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22
WALES TO. BE REID,s GUEST.
American Ambassador to Give .
Notable Dinner This Eyenipp

LONDON, July 22.-Whitelaw Reid. spe-
ciaI envoy of the United States to the re-
cent diamond jubilee festivities, will give
a notable dinner this evening as a return
Tor British hospitality extended to him and
Mrs Reid during the last six weeks
Covers will be laid for thirty Among the
guests will be the Prince os Wales. IA ron
9e Staal, the Russian ambassador the Duke
apd Duchess of Portland. the Duke and
duchess Of Londonderry, the Earl and
countess OF Warwick. Mr.. and Mrs. Ogden
Soeiet ana Henry White of the United
States legation.
After dinner Mrs. Reid will give a recep-
ton. at which Nine. Melba, Pol PIaneon
and others will sing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22
SEIZE 4 FREIGHT TRAIN.
striking Miners in Illinois Hold m
Train Five Hours.

FIFTY striking miners at Pennington
seized Burlington freight train yesterday
morning, demanding that 1t carry them to
Dunfermline, where they intended to call
cut the 80 miners at work. their wages
having been increased per cent. They
ieIused TO pay or get off. and held the
.tsiii tiIl . 0 cleck- when the conductor cut
WITH the sheriff and the states attorney
drey argued with the men. and the latter
nnaiiy abandoned the train, after holding
II five hours.
The Peoria county miners are Threaten
ing 10 march across country to Dunferm-
me tomorrow to force the men out. The
managers OF the mines there say the men
for trouble iis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22
TO PROSECUTE INDIAN En,ro,s
British Government Hold. The. ID.
aPOmsibIe for Recent Uu.s.i.


BOMBAY, July 22.-The government has
decided to prosecute some of the editors NJ
Ihe newspapers in the Poona district which
nave been most conspicuous in the publica-
ZION OF seditious articles of late, calculated
10 sur up the natives against British rule.
Inc articles chiefly complained of are
those mat have put false construction
upon the efforts of the officials to cbeck
tne spread OF the plague. These endeayors
adse peen represented as made In utter de-
lance or the native religious customs and
PreJudlees, the sanitary purpose of the
resulations being absolutely, and IL an
pears wilfully, ignored. The publications
are believed to have been largely respons-
Iple ior the recent outbreaks in the Poona
Gistrict and along the Hoogly, including the
disturbances in Calcutta
Inere has been during the last ten davs
an alarming increase of deaths from
choiera In the Bombay presidency. and
some recrudescence of the bubonic plague
On she otner hand. as a result of the
plentiful rainfall the crop prospects
throughout the presidency are improving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22
rALMAGE WILL STAY HERE.
Noted Divine EMphntfcally Denies
That He VIII Go to Chicago.

Noted Divine Emphn1caIly Denhes
That He VIII Go to Chicago.
DES MONIES, Ia, July 22.-Dr. T.
Dewitt Talmage was asked today: rs the
report true that you are dissatisfied with
Washington, and that you will not return
in the autumn and that you will probably
go to Chicago?"
Dr. Talmage replied: mo, that story,
from top to bottom and from stem to
STERN is falsehood. l have no idea of
leaving the church in Washington Every
thing is satisfactory. The congregation
and myself are in perfect harmony.
The attendance was larger last year than
ever before, and many more people de-
sired to worship with us than could be ac-
commodated. The church has met all its
obligation to me. My relations to DR..
Sunderland in the co-pastorate are COM
pletely happy. 1 expect to live ana die In
Washington. L will be in my pulpit the
second Sabbath in September, Providence
permitting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22
GERMAN EPwORTH LEAGUE.
National Convention Opens FOur-Day
Meeting in Cincinnati Today.


Meeting in Cincinnati Today.
CINCINNATI. Ohio, July 22.-There are
many delegates here for the national con-
vention of the German Epworth League,
which will be in session four days, COM
mencing this afternoon. Mayor Tafel will
deliver an address of welcome, to which c.
H. Frank If Columbus, Ohio, will respond.
Rev. Chas. Heder of Milwaukee will lee
ture on The Heroes OF Methodism.' 9th
er lectures during the meeting will be de-
livered by Rev. B. F. Blume of Milwaukee,
Rev. Z. Roser OF Dayton, Ohio; Miss C.
Duchsche-er Of Buffalo, Rev. ]. Gister of
Peoria, ILL.,; Professor J. l.. Nuelson of
Warrenton. Mo-; Rev. q. E. kriege OF
Omaha, and Professor ]. w. Schneider of
Berea, Ohio. Rev. X. Keck of Blue Island,
Ill.,, will read a poem Friday evening" en-
titled Our National Convention"
A mass meeting will be held Sunday af-
ternoon. when Rev. E. F. Streeter of New
York will speak on Israel and the Ma
tlcn' s." Conservation services will be held
Sunday evening in Cincinnati churches, and
in both Newport and Covington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22
LIQUOR MEN FIGHT RAILROADS.

CalifOI min Association Resents an
Order to Men Regarding Saloons.
SAN FANCISCO, CAL. July 22-There is
fairly good prospect of lively boycott
ting war between the Atlantic and Pacific
and Santa Fee roads and the California
Liquor Dealers Protective Association.
According to advices received by the latter
body the Santa Fe Railroad Company has
issued an order prohibiting it's employees
from entering saloons when either on or
OF duty.
This order was promptly taken up by the
board of trustees representing the liquor
merchants of the state and at a meeting
held at the rooms Of the association resolu-
tfons were adopted requesting the Santa Fe
to modify it's order which. they claim, is
discrimination against many of the large
interests of the state. Copies Of the resolu-
lions were sent to each member of the or
ganization and to H. c. Bush, general
freight and passenger agent Of the railroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22
Col. Tichenor Desire. to Re.,x,

Col George c. Tichenor. president of the
board OF general appraisers. has Indicated
to Secretary Gage his desire to resign, on
account of continued ill health, and he is
making p strong effort to have his son. Mr..
II. ID. Tfchenor of New York. appointed in
his place on the board of general an
praisers- Col Tichenor was a special agent
OF the treasury for many years and was
afterward assistant secretary of the
treasury =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22
MOTION OvERRULED.
Justice Cole Denies q New Trial for
Jay Evana.

Ju1t1CC COle Den1C0 q New Tf1AI IOF
jay Evana.
The motion for a new trial in the case
of Jay Evans. convicted several days ago
of forging the name of VIM. H. Tutty to a
SIS money order the Oath of last April. was
overruled by Judge Cole today. and the
prisoner was remanded for sentence.
His counsel, Mr. Samuel D. Truitt, stated
that Evans came of prominent family of
Baltimore. Nd, and that to send him to
the penitentiary would crush and ruin 1t.
Judge Cole remarked that such considera-
lions should not and would not induce him
to suspend sentence, but, at the request of
the defendant, he deferred imposing. sem
tence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22

tomorrow. I don't think my money Will
last any longer" The noted lecturer Is be-
ginning to age in appearance. He has lost
neaA In the last few years. and the rolls
OF tat which formerly adorned his chin and
neck have SVEN way to fiabbiness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22

New York Cotton Markets.
Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers. 1927 F St. members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs
Ladenburg, Thalmann Co. New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22
Mrs. L.nstry'. Colt Win. Big Stake.

LONDON, July 22.-At the second days
racing Of the Liverpool July meeting to-
day, Mr.. Jerseys CMrs. Langtry') chest
nut colt Brayhead won the Liverpool cup.
seventeen year. This race is of 1.2OO SOW
ereigns, part in plate or the whole in spe-
Gle. at the winners option.
There were six starters over the cup
course one mile and three furlongs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22
Scarcity Of Coal in Chicago Resulting
From the Strike.
ATKINSON SAYS MINERS WILL WIN
West Virginia's Governor Talks of
Situation in That State.
DEBS DENIES AN INTERVIEW

CHICAGO. July pa shortage of coal
Chicago market. The Chicago sugar re-
finery. which uses 400 tons of bituminors
coal daily. has suspended operations. in
view of the high prices obtaining for fuel.
Local coal men believe that the sugar re-
finery suspension is forerunner Of num-
Der Of similar cases when large consumers
attempt to replenish their stock.
Atkinson Says Miners VIII Win.
Gov. George W. Atkinson of West Vir-
ginia, vino is here attending the Logan day
ceremonies. believes that the miners will
eventually win in the great coal strike He
says: "All the indications in West Virginia
point to the success of the miners. I be-
lieve that the miners in my state will leave
their work They have nothing to COM
plain Of. but they are in sympathy with the
suffering miners outside. So am /, and so
is everybody else / know anything about
There are 5000 miners in the state, and
OF course it will take time to reach them
all and perfect organization, but there is
no reason for the Encouragement of the
strikers
business Men Aid Illinois Strikers.
ST LOUIS. Mo-. July ga special from
Mount Olive. Illinois. says:
The business men of this city are taking
steps to aid the miners in their efforts to
secure better wages. Funds have been
raised and a committee appointed by Mayor
Fuchs will distribute the money where
most needed. delegation of one hun
dred miners left here for Cofeen,- where
they Will assist other delegates in getting
the Coffeen men to join the movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22
The Omaha Expo.itio..

The President will not issue any procla-
nation inviting foreign countries to -psr.
ticipate In the Omaha exposition, but -.
secretary OF State Will issue a circular
experimenting one previously sent -psss- a. .
which foreign countries win be asked NJ
invited to take part In this ceiebrstion. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening. the highest
and the lowest and the closing prices of the
New York stock market today as reported
by Corson & Mccartney. members New
York stock exchange CORRESPONDENTS
Messrs. Moore & Schley. No. 50 Broadway
Onon Hlpb Iow fqo.o
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Five Galleries Reported Out I'm Mont
EOmery District.

FAlRMONT, W. Va, July 2.-Eugene
v. Debs today issues the following state
ment under his signature:
In yesterdays papers there appeared an
alleged interview with me which 1 6esire
TO repudiate as wholly untrue from begin
ming to end. No such interview was bad
and no such statements as were ascribei
to me were made. The alleged interview
Is tissue Of falsehoods made in order
to serve a purpose which readily suggests
itself 1 am entirely satisfied with the sit
uation. and believe the cause of the min
ers will be crowned with success"
Ratchford Joins in Denial.
President Ratchford, who arrived at IL
O'Clock from Columbus, also repudiates the
Debs interview, and says it was prepared
on the influence of the other side and had
for its intention the dissension and weaken
ing of the miners cause
President Ratchford also has two dis
patches received from Montgomery. this
state. which say that the men are out in
five colleries in that territory. When asked
about Dolan. he said he had gone to Pitts
burg to De Armitt's mines. and hat he
VIII tie the men up there in few days
Il don't know how he means to do II. -
Ratchford continued, but iDoian is a man
OF determination and seldom utters iole
words he generally does exactly what
he says he will"
He says the Kansas men have postponed
their action. but his private advices are
that Trey will act within ten days. When
they act Iowa and Missouri Will follow.
hatchiord says Gonpers will send organ
izers Immediately and thar assessments
among the men will pay their expenses
This morning the miners who attended
Debs meeting at Watson last night were
discharged Only eleven men there nave
Joined the union. Twenty-seven at West
Fairmont organized .as, night, making 347
union men In the district
Bei1evfffe Miners Go Out.
ST. LOIIS. Mo-, July 22-The miners at
Beleyille, Ill, to the number of LOCO. today
at neon decided to join the strikers for
fetter wages No coal will be dug for local
use 900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22
FINE SHOOTING AT B1sLEY.

OseH AhiFty nuAe haX1mum score
Canadians In the List.
LONDON, July Elm the competition at
Bisley for the Graphic prizes, which
came to an end this morning. over thirty
made the highest possible score. In the
shoot-off fifteen tied.
Among the thirty making the highest
possible scores were Capt Davidson. Rob
inson and Ross Of the Canadian rife
teams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22

It matters little ,What.H Is that You want
whether situation or q seryant-a
want adj In. The 6tar, viii reach the
person who can MI your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Wheh the House of Representatives met
To-Day Mr.. Dalzell Pa.) presented from the
committee on ways and means a hill +o
authorize the President to suspend in mart
or In whole tie Discriminating duties i'm.
pos ed on the vessels of foreign countries
which impose similar duties on our vessels
he explained that the existing Mexic.n
laws imposed discriminating duties on vas-
sells carrying lumber and general cargo
put exempted those carrying coal AS the
PRESIDENT had no authority to susnond
duties on vessels carrying coal, Cardiff and
w aies now mon0polized the coal trade ~
Mexico, which properly belonged to ths
coal mines of Alabama, TENNESSEE and
pennsylvania. This bill was DESIGNED 70
allow a partial suspension of duties. The
passage OF the bill was advocated nv
MessrS; Underwood Ala.). Wheeler (Ald.l.
McMillin (Tenn0 and Rtdgeley Kan.l
The bill was passed.
MI. Lacey Qowa) secured unanimous con-
sent for the consideration of a hill fo
amend the act creating q civil government
In Alaska. 1t was Identical with the hill
passed by the House at the last session
creating surveyor general and a reRistsr
ana receiver OF the general land Office n.
however. contained the additional featnre
of empowering the President to create an
additional land district.
Mr.. Lacey explained that the Yukon vol
ley gold discoveries rendered an ad,jitionaI
land office imperative. In answer to a
question he said the gold fields lay In both
the United States and British North Amer
lea The Klondike region was In Canada
The bill was passed. Then at 12.S5 the
House, on motion of Mr. Dfngiey tonlx =
recess until tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22
MURDERED BY BURGLARS.
Marcus Nichols md Sister of DAME
Farms the Victfma

BRIDGEPORT. Conn.,. July 22-Marcus
Nichols Of Daniels Farms. a small settle
ment eight miles north Of here, near Par
lor Rock, was murdered last night by bur
glars. who shot him to death. Nichols
sister was also shot by the burglars. and
Is reported to be In serious condition.
The country Is being secured for the MUIR
derers-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22

II you want anything. try an I'D. In The
Star. II anybody has what you wish. you
Will get On answer. =,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22

Want" ads. In The Star pay becauss
they bring answers
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Col. Inser.osl Calls.

Col. R G. Ingersoil was another notable
visitor of the day. He sat in the Presi-
dents room long time before he had a
word with the chief executive. When he
went out he said that he was not ON Do
Hticai business. Asked how long he would
stay In the city he said: II am going home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-22
Government Bonds.

Qu0tauonS reported by CoFkon & Macaft-
ney, bankers. -
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-02-06

One u tae brightest Virginia women
~ llla clty Ea@ aInla Of anecdote illus
tEatlFe ot At@ among tic old Dominion
uaEhlea T.tat ~ H Y surpassed by Thomas
neiseh rage hl1lse-t. She was telling
.ie oltief l1sA5 Al \ yolrg mule that
bad been shipped I'D freight train to d
farmer ~ Fauquier county. A tag had
been tied securely around his neck with
a rope, with shipping directions thereon,
but IL the ourse Of his journey the
mules hunger and natural deprayitv
had tempted him to chew up both tao
and rope. This gave the darky brake
man great concern. He hurried back to
the caboose and saw the conductor.
Mars George" he cried. fore
daWd, whar 70 spects to put or dat
eoit9 - done eat up Whar % gwine." -
New York Press.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-02-06
Nhibonaux 5entinfl.
THE SWEET o. THE YEAR.

Because it is the sweet o. the year
There's white and yellow on vale and hill.
The blackbird sings at his darling's ear
He has gotten a new gold bill.
When birds ere merry and lave good cheer
And roses nod i'll the garden bower,
Oh. then it is the sweet o. the year.
And love and the world in flower. n
Come. lads and lasses. garncso1ac and glad,
With fate and tabor, come dance and sing
Come, gathe: .honeyS'o las and lad.
While the merry years At the spring.
For now cones in the sweet o. the year,
The sweet o the year that tarries for none;
There come high snnancr and autrtnn scar,
And the year is over and done.
Come, esther honey. O lad and lass;
The sweet o the year is our portion ence.
AID he WHO mods while The gold Loars pass
IT'S he IS 'dEiIard and Ounce.
For now comes III the street. o the year,
The birds are kissing On vale anu Hill,
The thrush has got a lew song for his dear,
And The blaclIhird q new gold bill.
New York Tribune.