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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-02-27
ARMY NOTES FROM WASHINGTON.
Changes Affecting Officers and Men
in This Section.

Washington, Feb. 22.-First Lieutenant
Franklin M Kemp, assistant surgeon,
Vancouver barracks, Washington, and
First Lieutenant George A. Skinner, as
sistant surgeon, Fort Sherman will be
relieved from duty at the army medical
school in this city upon the completion
of the course ending March II. First Lieu
tenant George A. Skinner will relieve Ma
jor James c. Merrill, surgeon at Fort
Sherman, Idaho, and First Lieutenant
Franklin A Kemp will report in person
to his post commander and take station
as hereinafter set forth.
Post Chaplain Cephas c. Bateman, u.
S. A, has been relieved from duty at Fort
Assnaboine, Montana by the command
ing officer at that place, and will report
to the commanding officer at Fort Sher-
man, Idaho, for duty at that post.
Private Walter G. Ebeling, Troop H.
Fourth cavalry, Fort Walla Walla, Wash
ington has been discharged from the
service of the United States.
Private Louis Kaufman, Company A,
Fourth infantry, formerly at Fort Sher-
man, Idaho, has been discharged without
honor from the service of the United
States.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-02-27
WASHINGTON DAY AT OLYMPIA.
Speech by Congressman Lewis and
Legislative Ball at Night.

Olympia, Wash, Feb. 22.-Washington's
birthday was commemorated here by the
entire suspension of state and federal bus
mess. In the afternoon the Jeffersoman
Club entertained the members of the leg
islature and citizens at the opera house.
Governor Rogers presided, and introduced
Colonel James Hamilton Lewis, congress-
man-elect as speaker of the day. Colonel
Lewis delivered an able and eloquent adj
dress on the life and achievements of the
Father of His Country. In the evening
the peoples party gave its legislative bail
There was large attendance and a de-
lightful spirit
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-02-27
ANNUAL NATIONAL BENCH SHOW.
Lovers of Dogs Gather in Madison
Square Garden.

New York, Feb. 22.-The great annual nation
al bench show under the auspices of the West
minister Kennel Club, opened in Madison
Square Garden today, with total of nearly
100 entries. The prizes, outside of the spec
ials aggregate $4,000. Among the judges are
Sir Bache Cunard, the famous master of
hounds in England, who will judge the fox
hounds for the silver trophy George Raper
of Sheffield England, who is an expert on
mastiffs, bloodhounds and on down the list
to pugs and toy spaniels; L. P. c. Ashley of
Cheedle, England, who knows all about Rus
sian wolf hounds, gray and deer hounds and
old English sheep dogs, and Miss A. II. Whit
ney Of Massachusetts, who knows all there is
to know about ST. Bernards and Newfound-
lands. Canada is represented on the board
of judges by Andrew Laidlaw of Gait, and
l.. A. Klein of Black Lake, Quebec.
The show will continue until next Thursday
The mastin classes are not so large as last
year. St Bernards are very much in evil
dence. Bloodhounds and Great Danes are
well represented. Among the open classes are
j. Pierpont Morgan, George Gould, Henry Jar
rett, H H. Hunnewell, Jr, and Oliver Ames
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-02-27
TAHITIANS SUBOUED BY FRANCE
Natives Had Refused to Recognize
the Home Authority.

San Francisco, Feb. 21.-For two years
past the natives on the islands of Raitea
and Tahai, dependencies of the Tahiti
government, have refused to recognize
French authority. News from Tahiti is
that on December 26 last Governor Gal
lett left Pajeiti on board the French cor
vette Duguay-Trouan with the transport
Aube, to punish these people. force of
Tahitan volunteers, marine and infantry
from New Caledonia and Papeiti. with
sailors from the warships, were the COM
batants. The bombardment of Tahai Jill
lage was effected by the warships and on
January a fight took place at the viii
lage of Tevaitoa where the natives made
a gallant fight against the 700 French
troops They suffered defeat and had II
killed and five wounded while the French
loss was four wounded.
According to the official narrative the
victory will suffice to produce a good ef-
feet upon the natives, who are charged
among other crimes of having an English
flag in their possession.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-02-27
GOVERNOR BRADLEY SOLE VISITOR
Major Mckinley Spent Quiet Sum
day at Canton.

Canton, Feb. 2I.-MaJor MCKINLEY I'D
not leave the house today.
Governor Bradley of Kentucky was tie
only stranger to cross the threshold, ana
he spent the greater part of the day at
the house Mr.. Bradley reached Canton
at O'Clock Sunday morning and was
driven to the Huerford house, where he
spent the remainder of the night. When
at 4:3O o'clock he boarded Valley train
for Cleveland the governor had nothing
to say of the conference at Canton. lie
would say nothing of the senatorial ques-
ton or of possible extra session of the
Kentucky legislature. He did deny the
story that until she selects senator Ken
lucky will be given no federal patronage.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-02-27
A STATEMENT DY MARK HANNA.
VIII Aid Mckinley and Help Along
the Tariff Bill

Cleveland, Feb. 22.-M. A. Hanna said
this afternoon regarding the announce
ment that Governor Bushnell had decid-
ed to appoint MIN United States senator:
Il received a letter from Governor
Bushnell this morning apprsing me of
his intention to appoint me. l have writ
ten reply to the governor, thanking
him for the honor he has bestowed upon
me- and in particular for advising me of
his intention in advance of the restgna-
ton of Senator Sherman. 1t gives me d
chance to prepare my plans for the new
place in life. Governor Bushnell doubt
less felt that the sentiment of Ohio to-
ward me was such that he would better
make the appointment. l shall do all in
my power to be worthy of the honor.
SO far as my policy goes, it will be TO
aid the Mckinley administration, and IN
particular assist in framing at once a
tariff bill which will seek to restore con-
fidence to the country and give stimulus
to our interests. That is now the chief
purpose of my life"
As Minister to Switzerland.
Pittsburg, Feb. 22.-The rumor that
John G. A. Leischman, who recently re-
signed from the presidency of the Car
negie company, is a candidate for APP
pointment as minister to Switzerland, has
been confirmed by II. c. Prick Of
ficials of the Carnegie Steel Company are
aiding Leischman to secure his appoint
ment. Leischman says he desires to re-
side abroad a few years and be pleasant
ly employed
Condition of Mr.. Mckinley.
Canton, Ohio, Feb. 22.-MajOr Mckinley
is not feeling so we'll today as for several
days. He has troublesome cough. Call
ers today failed to obtain an audience.
The president-elects condition need give
no cause for apprehension, his physician
advising absolute rest and quiet, which
will restore his strength and health.
Mckinley and the Civil Service.
Chicago, Feb. pa Washington special
to the News says President Mckinley is
likely to suspend the sweeping civil serv-
ice order of President Cleveland, whereby
nearly all the offices of the executive
branches of the government are taken
under the civil service act.
Col. Hay as Bayard's Successor.
London, Feb. 22.-Afternoon newspapers
comment favorably upon the announce
ment made by the American correspond
ent of the London Times that Colonel
John Hay has been selected by President
elect Mckinley to be successor to Bayard
as ambassador of the United States
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-02-27
DEADLY DUEL BY GAMBLERS.
One Man Is Dead, and the other Can
Not Recover.

Helena, Mont, Feb 22.-Two gamblers
at Red Lodge exterminated each other
this morning. Their names were Robert
E. Wilson and Stanley Miller. The former
is dead, and Miller can not recover. The
la tier asked the former for some money
said to be owning him, and the act was
resented. A fight followed, and when
they were separated each went for a gun.
They met later in the night and a bonn
bardment began, with the above result.
Both men had been gambling in the state
for a long time. Miller's death will make
the fifth victim of the gamblers YEN
geance in the state within week-three
being of that calling, one barkeeper and
the other a gamblers wife.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-02-27
ScoveI Is Well Treated.

Havana, Feb. 21.-Thomas Alvord, the cores
pondent of the New York World has arrived
at Havana. He has just paid visit to Syl-
vester Scovel the war correspondent of the
New York World, now in Jail at Sancti Spir-
titus Alvord found Mr.. Scovel in a comfortable
condition.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-02-27
No Reduction on the burlington.

Chicago, Feb. 22.--The Burlington route will
not make any reduction in the rate to Carson,
Nevada on account of the prize fight. This
stand was taken today after a conference be-
tween the officials. p S. Eustis general pas
senger agent, said the decision was arrived at
because the officials of the Burlington con-
Guided that a prize fight was not an event
which would justify them in making reduc
tion of rates.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-02-27
BLIZZARD AND SNOW IN WISCONSIN
Drifts Are Ten Feet High, and Bust
ness Is Suspended.

Plainfeld, Wis, Feb 2z-The worst
blizzard and heaviest snowstorm in many
years prevailed here last night and today.
From one to two feet of snow FELL drift
ing badly. Drifts are 10 feet high in the
highways, and business is suspended.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-02-27
LIE FROM BEGINNING TO END.
senator sherman Does Not Favor "a
War with Spain.


Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Sherman
today said, N reference to purported in
tcrview with himself in the New York
Journal in which he was quoted as fa-
vCring war with Spain: It's a lie from
beginning to end. 1 am surprised the
Journal should make such statement L
wish you would denounce it as emphatic
ally as possible
Evening star., 1897-01-09
Funeral of Franci. A. Walker.

The funeral services of the late Francis
A. Walker took place at Trinity Church.
Boston. at noon yesterday, and were very
simple. Many notable persons were pres
ent The church was unadorned, and the
capacity of the building was taxed by the
large attendance. The burial service of
the Episcopal Church was read. and no
eulogy was delivered. The honorary pail
bearers were Governor Wolcott. Mayor
Josiah Quincy, Asaph Hall, William Endi-
cott. jr., Prof. J. d. Runkle. President N.
e. Gath Of Amherst College. Prof. G. ].
Brush, President Chas. w. Elliot OF Har-
ward, Col. J. G. Hazard. Col. Henry Lee,
Samuel A. Greene. John c. Ropes. Solomon
Lincoln. Col. Thomas L. Livermore. The
body-bearers were students from the In
stitute Of Technology. The interment was
in Mount Auburn cemetery.
Evening star., 1897-01-09
BY HABEAS CORPUS.
An Effort Made to Regain the Gu.
tOdy of u Child.

An Effort Made to Regain the Gus
tody of Child.
The hearing on the application of John
NJ. and Ada c. NJ. Sturgess for the return
to them by writ of habeas corpus of Myrtle
Grimsby, otherwise known as Mildred Stur-
by Judge Cole today until next Tuesday
afternoon. The postponement was made to
enable Mr.. Thos. G. Hensey. counsel for
Mr.. and Mrs. Sturgess, to examine and
answer the return made to the writ by
Agent Herbert w. Lewis Of the board of
children's guardians, in whose custody the
child now Is
The little girl Is the child of Mary b.
Grimsby, and January II. 1894, she was
committed to the custody of the board by
the Police Court. Five days later the child
was regularly transferred to the custody of
MIR. and Mrs. Sturgess for adoption. About
the first of last October the child was
taken from the Peabody School, where she
notice to Mr.. and Mrs. Sturgess. There
upon they sued out a writ of habeas corpus.
cleaning that they are entitled to the
little girl under the agreement entered into
between them and the board. Judge Cole
directed the writ to issue, and this morn
ing Mr.. Lewis produced the child in court
and made his answer to the writ.
Agent Lewis claimed that he had acted
simply in accordance with the provisions
Of the contract entered into between the
board and Mr.. and Mrs. Sturgess. Pend
ing the hearing the child remains in the
custody of the board
Evening star., 1897-01-09
Progress of the Matches of the Basket
Ball League.
LESS R0UGHNESS THAN FORMERLY
Games Among the Local Chess
Players.
CANADIANS COMPLAINT

The schedule for the second series of the
Basket Ball League began after the holi-
days, and SO far two games have been play
ed. Only TO irteen more regularly scheduled
games are to come off, and three games
that have been left over from the first Sc
ries. The main interest in the league ap-
pears to center over the battle of the lead
ers, while the weaker clubs are struggling
for positions in the final round up. The
Carroll Institute and the Infantry teams
played their first game of the season Sat
urday evening, and was won by the latter
team by an official decision. though the
Infantry team was ahead in the score when
the game was awarded them. There was
for Saturday evening, November q, but
this game has never been played.
The teams Of the Queer Wheelmen and
the Washington Athletic Club appear to be
hopelessly In the rear and the only interest
that can be manifested Is in which posi-
ton they will finish. 1t seems to be a sort
of a struggle as to which can secure the
honor for holding last place, and al present
the South Washington club appears to have
a good handicap. This team is making
miserable showing this year. compared
with the good work of last year. The
Queers being a new team in the league,
cannot be expected to do SO well. though
they have some excellent individual players
on their team.
There appears to be considerable rivalry
between the Washington Athletic Club and.
the Eastern Athletic Club, both organiZa-
tions having members who live IN the east
ern section of the city. The COrcoran Ca
diets are holding their own, while the Car
roll Institute and the Light Infantry teams
occupy the same relative positions almost
as last year.
Capt. E. c. Edwards Of the Corcoran Ca
diets, who Is also manager of the basket
ball team, has arranged a game with the
team Of the Young Mems Christian Associ-
alton of Baltimore, which will be played in
that city on the evening of January %. A
return game with the same team has been
arranged for the evening of February 5.
which will be played at Carol Institute.
This Is the first game arranged by any Of
the local teams with outside organizations
this season. and several more are apt to
follow. The Corcoran team and another
team picked from good members of the
same company will play practice game
Friday evening, at the National Guard
Armory gymnasium, which will be followed
by an informal dance.
There is only one game scheduled for
next week, ard that will take place We'd
nesday evening, between the Eastern Ath-
letic Club and the Carroll Institute, at the
latter's gymnasium AS both teams are
tied for second place, the result of the
game will be more interesting than usual.
The standing Of the clubs up to date Is as
foil
Evening star., 1897-01-09
WHIST.
Formation of n Ladies' Four Who
Play n "COmmOn Sense" Game.

Formation of Ladies' Four Who
Play n "COmmOn Sense" Game.
Mrs. McCrea has selected her team to
contest for the woman's whist trophy. 1t
will consist Of Mrs. Earle, Mrs. Hawley
and Madam de Sibourd This team will go
wherever the trophy is held at the time, in
about two or three weeks, and play the
holder. This team, like the Cranfords, has
a leaning toward short suits. They do not
call themselves short suffers, but claim
that they play 'common-sense whist"
playing the hand according TO the fall of
the cards, and leading whatever will in the
judgment of the player produce the best
results.
A nember of the Capital Bicycle Club
team states that the ladies do not play
short suits as much as the c. Bi. C.'s; that
the ladies depart from the latter's leads in
several particulars, and give good reasons
for so doing. He speaks highly of the team
mentioned. and states that it would be no
surprise to see them return with the en-
biem of victory.
The Columbia Athletic Club is practicing
team work, getting In condition for the
coming match for the challenge trophy of
the American Whist League.
Cole continues to lead in the compass
whist contest for prizes at the Capital BIZ
cycle Club. The scores last Saturday even
.,.-- fol1o
Evening star., 1897-01-09
The Marauf. de Carnbas.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
Apropos Of the inhuman butcheries OF
Weyler, might it not be competent for the
Secretary of State to notify the Spanish
minister that since Weyler is manifestly
not a lineal descendant Of The Cid. neither
are the Cuban generals, Rivera. Gomez.
Maceo ct al, descendants of the five Moor
ish gel erals whom The Cid vanQuished.
If weyler commands the flower OF Span
ish chivalry. what a falling eff Is there
from the chivalry Of the eleventh century!
weyler ought to go hide his diminished
head while Uncle Sam ought to hide his
also If he permit himself to be bluffed by
the diaphanous rodomontade Of this Span
ish Sir Drawcensir. This modern Marquis
de Carabas reminds one forcfbly Of Beraug-
er's adaptation Of .Puss in Boots" to wit:
'sSee this old marquis treating us
AS IL conquered race:
His raw-boned steed has brought him back
From distant hiding place.
With saber brandished DER his head
That never dealt blow,
The noble mortal marches on
And seeks his old chateau.
Hats OF! hats of! near and far,
Bow to the Marquis of Carabas."
Long live the brave Cuban patriots! May
victory perch upon their banners In 80! !
SINE CERA. Z
Evening star., 1897-01-09
Lxnched Murderer Cooper.

Simon Cooper, the negro who murdered
Benjamin Wilson, his son Wesley and Mrs.
Wesley Wilson and their colored servant.
as described in yesterdays Star, was
lynched near Sumter, SC, yesterday after
neon. Cooper was captured by the sheriff S
posse, and was being taken to Sumter,
when the mob decided to hang him. The
deputy sheriff, aided by two men, resisted
the lynchers, but were overpowered. A
rope was thrown over the limb of a tree,
and as the man swung upward the body
was pierced by more than 150 bullets. One
bullet cut the rope, and the corpse fell to
the ground, where the coroner found it
some hours later when he went to hold an
inquest. Cooper was captured about noon
in a cabin five miles from Sumter.
Evening star., 1897-01-09

The rules for the continuous handicap
tournament at the Washington Chess Club
have been amended, so that a player to be
eligible to prize will be required to play
against at least six different players, fifty
games in all,five of the games to be against
players In his class.
The United States will be represented at
the international woman's chess tourna-
ment, to be held in London in March, by
Mrs. Harriet Worrell Of Brooklyn, N, Y
She is now practicing for the match
The annual meeting of the Washington
Chess Club will be held this evening.
Owing to the sickness OF both players,
no games have been played the past week
between Lasker and Stefnftz. This Is the
second time the match has been postponed
for a similar cause. 1t will he resumed
next Monday. The present score is: Las
ker. 8; Steinitz, 2; drawn. 5. In a letter
written by Steinitz to the New York Sun
he states that his breakdown Is chiefly due
to sleeplessness and nervous exhaustion
He pays q high tribute to Lasker. stating
that the champion is the greatest player
be ever met. perhaps the greatest who
ever lived.
Below Is the standing Of the players in
the checker tournament at the Washington
Chess Club. Draws count one-half. Mr.
Mundelle allowed his opponents to score
drawn games with him as won:
Evening star., 1897-01-09
UNFAIR TO CANADIANS.

Eject OF AdyHncfng the Date OF the
NATIONAL Regatta.
The proposal L have the National Asso-
citation regatta held on the Fourth of July
irstead of in Ailsust, as hitherto, is meet
ing with severe condemnation among To-
ronto scullelrs. Edward Hanlon points
out that Canadians will be placed at a
big disadvantage, since Toronto bay is
never in condition for practice before June.
Americans. on the other hand. can practice
on the Potomac, Schuylkill and Passaic as
early as April, and thus be in training
long before Canadian scullers
Evening star., 1897-01-09
THE wOODsIDE FIRE.
An investigation Being Made of tbe
burning Of Mr.. Brnfd,s Hou.c

The burning of the house of Mr.. Andrew,
Braid. on the Metropolitan branch of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, near Wood
side, yesterday morning, as published i'm
yesterdays Star. is being investigated by
the authorities of Prince Georges county.
and the police i'm this city will do what
they can to assist the Maryland officers.
This morning Mr.. Braid called on Inspector
Hollinberger and made q report OF the fire
1t appears that the fire started i'm three
places. and Mr.. Braid appears satisfied that
the incendiary work was done to cover a
robbery. Inspector Hollinberger asked that
q description of the silvervrare In the house
be furnished, for IL the house was robbed
some of the plunder may be disposed of
here II is also likely that some of IL will
be disposed of in Baltimore.
Evening star., 1897-01-09

TRULY had been decided upon provided no
National League team objected, which is
by no means improbable.
The TRULY deal, said Mr.. Hanlon, did not
necessarily meah that Quinn would GER
tainly remain in Baltimore. Quinn Is anx-
icus to play regularly and Mr. Hanlon will
try to accede to his wishes by placing him
with team needing a second baseman. If
he can do so without crippling the Orioles.
Louisville is anxious to get Quinn. who
would greatly strengthen that team. His
knowledge of the game and experience
" ould be invaluable
Evening star., 1897-01-09
Penalty Of ope.sas Letters.

Hester Mason. q nineteen-year-old girl.
and George Butler. . young colored boy.
were arrested today by Policemen Peck
and Schneider. on a charge Of violating
the Revised Statutes Of the United States
1t contained valuable handkerchief.
When the case was called in the Police
Court q continuance was granted until
Tuesday next.
Evening star., 1897-01-09
CHESS.
Progress of the Matches Among Local
Players.

fl0yerH.
The game between Messrs O'Farrell and
Walker last Saturday evening might be
called a comedy of errors. The captain
had the worst of the position in the open
ing moves, owing to irregular moves. but
won a piece by trap, and later obtained
what appeared to be winning position.
By blunder he lost the exchange, and a
few moves later was compelled to surren-
der a piece. Walker had an opportunity
to get the advantage, but adopted wrong
tactics. and had difficulty in finally secur-
ing draw. The result of the game placed
Tharp in the first place
The game between Dunham and Harris
was evenly conducted for twenty moves,
when Dunham made an unsound sacrifice
able to save the loss of another piece. AZ
ter the loss of third piece he resigned.
Mr.. Harris is now in fifth place, and he
may move up another notch or Two.
On Monday evening Messrs. Gwyer and
Durham tried conclusions. Mr.. Gwyer
played in his best style, getting up strong
attack on his adversary's king, and won a
well-earned victory.
Messrs. Thomas and Tucker also played
their game on Monday night. The game
proceeded evenly and after the pieces lad
all been removed except bishops of oppo-
site colors, and few pawns on each side,
the game was given up as draw.
The present score of the players is as
follows:
Evening star., 1897-01-09

This evening Messrs. Tharp and Walker
and Hanna and Tibbetts will try conclu-
sions.
The following game shows Mr.. Tharp,
who Is now leading the tournament at the
chess club, at his best. 1t was the last
game played in the individual match tour
nament. recently completed. The opening
is known as Zukertort,