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The evening times., 1897-02-22
TWO FAVORABLE REPORTS.

The Senate Judiciary Committee Fa-
vors Davis and Crenshaw.
The Nomination of Giles Y Crenshaw to
be United States marshal for the district
OF Missouri appears To be thoroughly sat
isfactory to both the Senators from that
State. despite the fact that they are anti
administration men Of the strongest sort.
Both Senators informed the Senate Ju-
dietary Committee this morning that they
desired to have Crenshaw confirmed, and
a favorable report was ordered.
The nomination of Henry L. Davi.to be
district attorney for the District of Co
lumbia was ordered favOrably reported.
The nomination of James J.. Wolcott
to be district Judge for the district of
Delaware was not brought up. 1t is IN
dersto ood that the Republicans are holding
it back for the preparation of charges.
In the Dupont case, involving the seat
from Delaware in the Senate, Speaker VIII
son. while acting as governor, cast the
deciding vote for the Democratic candi-
date, the testimony taken by the Senate
committee showing that Mr. Wilson said
be did so because he was forced to. The
Republicans now claim that it was Mr..
Wolcott. who was then chancellor Of the
State, who forced Mr. Wilson 10 cast
the vote which had SO much to do with
the result OF that contest. The mater will
be looked into before Mr. Wolcott's name is
reported
The evening times., 1897-02-22
A MAN FROM WASHINGTON
He Told a Sensational Story in Bal
timOre on Saturday.
He Claimed to Be Street Car
Line Presidents Son and Had
Been wounded

Baltimore, Feb. 22.-Mr. V. j. Stimek,
Broadway, had a mysterious visitor on
Saturday Afternoon, who told sensational
story, and then left.
On Saturday afternoon, at about 5o'clOck,
when Bohemia Hall was well filled, and
Mr.. shimek was behind the bar, car
riage drove up to the. broadway entrance,
and a man almost bent double with pain
entered. The first thing he did was 20
order drinks for every one in the saloon,
and, in paying for them, he exhibited a
roll of bills, presumably amounting to sew
eraI hundred dollars. After the man had
had his drink, he called Mr.. Shimek aside,
and said:
~ am going to commit suicide" Mr..
Shimek talked to the man for a time, with
a view 20 dissuade Tim, if he really at
tempted self-dcstTuction. During the con-
versat on, the stranger told Mr. Shimek
the following story:
Early Saturday morning, when l went
home, l found my wife in the library of
my house in Washington. with a man.
became enraged, and sprang at the man.
He, however, wounded Inc in the side, and
l have come to Baltimore to go to the
Johns Hopkins Hospital for treatment, for
I fear that my kidneys have been injured.
1 love my wife, and cannot tell why she
has acted in this way. My father, who
is the president of street railwa company
in Washington, always gave me all the
money I wanted, and so my wife could
O
love, and / want to die.'
Before the man left the saloon. Mr..
Shimek called his wife to talk to the man,
for he was afraid he would harm himself.
Mrs. shimek engaged him in conversation
for sometime, after which he got in his
carriage and drove away.
At Johns Hopkins Hospital, it was
stated last night, that nothing was known
of the man. and that he was not patient
there.
The evening times., 1897-02-22
THE REPORT OH MIR. DAVIS
He Is Again Favored by the Judi
ciaryi Committee.
The Charges Against Him Are Ex-
ploded, and He Has Gained
Many Votes.

Henry E Davis gained a point today.
The Senate Committee on the Judiciary
met, heard the report of the subcommittee
which investigated the charges against
him, and again decided to report the nomi-
nation favorably.
The report or Messrs. Hoar, Hill and
Black, the subcommittee, was most favor
able TO Mr.. Davis. In brief, it was that
after thorough examination into the
charges brought by Mr.. Norris and others,
they could not be sustained.
One of the members OF the committee said
after adjournment:
The subcOmmittee's report simply stated
that the charge against the nominee could
not be sustained. 1t was resolved to report
back the nomination favorably without
taking a vote. But the friends of the can
didate say that he has gained at least ten
votes in the committee
It viii be remembered that the commit
tee last Monday a week past voted TO
in favor OF confirmation.
Mr.. Davis friends believe that the moral
effect of a change OF a single vote in
committee in his favor is sufficient TO
insure his confirmation. They are there
fore very jubilant this afternoon over the
outcome
The evening times., 1897-02-22
The SENAFE'S PATRIOTISM
Senator Daniel Read Washington S
Farewell Address.
Mr.. Walker Rose to a Ques ton of
Personal Privilege in the
House.

Despite the rainstorm, the galleries uf
the Senate We're crowded when the session
of the day opened. but the attendance Of
Senators was unusually small
on the Democratic side OF the chamber
there were eight Senators in the seats
while the journal Of Saturday was being
read, and on the Republican side twelve.
The reading was closed at 2:15 and then
the absence OF a quorum was suggested
The roll was called and was responded to
by fifty senators Then in pursuance II
the order made a few days since. Sena tor
Daniel took q position by the side OF the
Vice President and proceeded TO read
Washington farewell address, in com
memoratiOn of Washington : birthday.
The reading Occ Jpied one hour. and AT it's
conclusion the consideration Of the Indian
appropriation bill was resumed.
The pending question on the Indian ap-
preparation bin was the committee amend
ment making temporary provision for con
tract schools for Indian children-the vote
having been ordered for ! O'Clock today
The amendment was agreed to-Yeas, Al:
nays, 8.
Mr.. Hill presented the credentials uf
Thomas c. Plat, as his successor in the
Senate from March next
An amendment was offered by Mr.. Gal
linger. and agreed TO, declaring IL TO be the
settled policy OF the government hereafter
60 make no appropriations whatever for
education in any sectarian school.
The evening times., 1897-02-22
In the House.

Although the House was in session to-
day the nenihers were not allowed u
forget its historical significance Flags
floated from ihc'1one OF the Capitol, and
Chaplain Coudenin an eloquent pra yer rma Ie
patriotic reference to the Father Of his
Country. ending with sUanza from Ameri-
ca
This happened to be the day set apart
under the rules for the discussion OF bust
ness relating 20 the District Of Columbia,
but Chairman Babcock, Of the District Com
mittee, graciouay gave way To Chairman
Cannon, OF the Appropriations Committee,
under an arrangement 10y which the Dis
trict business was to come up after the de-
ficiency and naval appropriation bills had
been disposed Of
Before the House resolved itself into
Committee Of the Whole on the deficiency
biz, Mr.. Walker caused a division by
rising TO a question Of personal privilege,
and said ne objected to newspaper CORE
spondents taking advantage OF privileges
accorded them by the House He quoted
headlines over articles in newspapers Of
Saturday, which represented that Mr Wal
ker had rehclled against Speaker Reed for
rulings delivered Friday.
There is not word [ uttered on this
occasion or any other that criticised the
Speaker Of this House" said Mr.. Walker,
"Other than that the Speaker is caught
On the tolls Of the arbitrary rules that have
grown up in this House."
MIR. Walker praised Speaker Reed for
his fairness, discretion and patriotism,
and maintained that the rules were less
tyramical than they were when one mem
ber could retard public business.
The evening times., 1897-02-22
REQUIEM MASS.
Celebrated at St Matthew's at the
Request of Mme CaIvo.

Celebrated at St Matthew's at the
Request of Mine. Calvo.
requiem mass was soIemniZed at st.
Matthew's Church at O'Clock this morn
ing for the reposc Of the soul of Senor Don
Martin &c Leon, father of Nine. Calvo, wife
of the minister from Costa Rica. SenOr de
Leon died twenty years ago, and the cele-
bration of the anniversary of the event
with a memorial mass was in keeping with
the religious teaching of his church, which
believes in the efficacy Of prayer for the
dead.
Father Bart was the Cclcbrant OF the
service, which was of strictly private
character, being attended by the relatives
OF the deceased only, and a number Of
casual worshipers who CHANGED to enter
the church during its soIemnization.
The affair being an entirely private one,
there were no ushers nor any special cere-
mony, although ii was solemnized by the
presence OF number Of the friends of the
family, among whom were noted the Mex
lean minister and Mime. Romero, the Guate-
malan minister and Nine. Lazo Arriaga,
Nine and Miss Cana. Miss Edwards, the
Venezuelan minister and Miss Andrade,
the minister from Colombia, Mr.. and
Nine Ponte, DR.. Edward and SenOr Jose
Andrade, Mr.. Godoy, DR.. and Nine. J. Y.
Rodriguez, Mrs. Osgood, Mr.. PulidO, Mrs.
Hepburn, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Fealy, Mr..
and Nine Betancourt, the Misses Joyce,
and others.
The evening times., 1897-02-22

DIR. Conaty. Bishop Satterlee and the
Postmaster General Over There.

DIR. Conaty, Bishop Satterlee and the
Postmaster General Over There.
Baltimore, Feb. 22-washington' Birth
day was fittingly celebrated here today
by all classes, from the stately ceremonial
OF coumemoration day at the Johns Hop
kins University, down to the fantastic
festival OF the children of the Germania
Maennerchor, who danced in honor OF
washington S Geburtstag.''
Several of the celebrations were of un-
usual interest and were made notable by
the presence of distinguished speakers
Among the guests from abroad at the Johns
Hopkins University exercises were Rev DIR.
T. J Conaty, rector of the Catholic Uni
versity at Washington; Postmaster General
Wilson, cx-Secretary J. w. Foster, Presi-
dent Patton, of Princeton University, who
delivered the annual address, and Right
Rev. Henry Y Satterlee, bishop of Wash
ington, who made the opening prayer.
Another lmpOftant event Of the day was
a mass meeting in favor of arbitration of
international dispute. 1t was held at Nc
Coy Hall and was well attended, many
of the leading business men Of the city be-
ing present. Gov. Lowndes presided and
President Gilman, OF Johns Hopkins Uni
versity; President Patton, of Princeton
University. and Gen. John p. Doe made
addresses in favor of ratification of the
arbitration treaty now before the United
States Senate. Resolutions were adopted
requesting the Maryland Senators to sup
port the treaty.
The evening times., 1897-02-22
ACTIVITY OF THE THIEVES.
Several More Robberies Reported
TO the Police.

2. l. Rosenberg, of No. 1881 Seventh
street northwest, notified the police today
that the window OF his store was shattered
by burglars last Friday night. The thieves
did not enter the building, but carried
away two pipes and several bags Of to-
bacco from the window.
Louis Huchowitz, No BAL Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, had stolen from his
room yesterday an openface silver watch
Miss Rose Walling yesterday reported
the loss of a large quantity of silk under
wear and several silver napkin rings, from
her rooms, at No. 467 | street, in the
boarding house kept by Mrs. Cox. Cora
Hamilton. the servant girl, arrested by
Detective Lacey. on Saturday, for similar
crimes. is suspected OF this theft
Mrs Catherine Case, of No. 2O27
street northwest, lost dark blue japanese
umbrella stand from the hall of her
home on Saturday night the work of
sneak thief.
While at an entertainment in Center
Market Hall last Friday night, Mr..
Burgess, No. 1859 L street, had long, black
oyercoat stolen.
The evening times., 1897-02-22
FOR THE FLOWER FUND.
A Martha Washington Luncheon by
st. PauI's G.. f.. Society.

The Christian EndeavOr Society of ST.
Paul's English Lutheran Church gave
Martha Washington luncheon today, from
IL TO 2, in the Sunday-schooi room of the
church, under the auspices Of the flower
committee, Miss Minnie Miller, chair
man. assisted by Miss Celia House, Miss
Gertrude Barron. Miss Ottie Miller, Mrs.
Minnie Meyers, Mfr. 6. R. Linkins, Mr..
Elmer Fl. CatIin, Mr.. NJ. M. Rouser and
Mr. Hugh AUgusterfer.
The luncheon. which is for the benefit Of
the flower fund of the church, will be fol-
lowed with an oyster supper from to 1 o..
There will also be a concert at O'Clock
in the auditorium Of the church for the
same purpose. which will include such
leading local talent as Mrs. Eulalie DOmer
Rheem, Miss Louise MOeIler, Miss Bessie
Stewart. Mr. Charles Skerrett, Mrs. Frank
c. Byram. Miss Mary Pennell, Mr.. Fahn-
stock and Mr.. Edward Muth.
The evening times., 1897-02-22
SONS OF THE REVOLUTION.
Their Annual Meeting and Elec-
ton of Officers

The District Of Columbia Society Of the
Sons Of the American Revolution held its
annual meeting at noon today at the new
han, southeast corner of Eleventh and Z
streets northwest.
Gen. o. 2. Wilcox. president Of the so
ciety. was in the chair. with Mr. John p.
Earnest secretary. Secretary Pheem's re-
port shows the total membership on Feb
ruary %. 1897, to be 439.
Mrs. Josephine Ward Swami, Of Prince
ton, " j., has addressed a letter to the
president of the Sons OF the American
Revolution, to tire effect that she purchased
in December, 1896, the Princeton head
quarters of Gen. washington.
She states that an association was
formed and incorporated under the name
of ''washingt ON Headquart ers, Rocky
HILL" and she, therefore, presented the
house to the association. Two acres of
ground was presented by the heirs, and
stock at $40 share was issued for the
purpose of renewing and renovating the
house, all holders of stock becoming life
members.
The Sons Of the American Revolution and
the Sons Of the Revolution, of the District,
might contribute in making the spot sa-
cred to pOsterity.
motion was unanimously adopted
thanking Mrs. Sorann for her patriotic
and generous action.
Nominations for the officers of the so
ciety for the ensuing year were next in
order. Mr. Bernard r. Green nominated
DR.. E. NJ. Gallaudet for president, and
he was unanimously elected
Messrs John w Bayne, William V. Cox,
and Gen. Thomas NJ. Vincent were elected
vice presidents of the society. The other
officers elected for the coming year were
as follows:
Recording secretary, John i. Earnest;
corresponding secretary, Frank B. Smith;
treasurer. II. Z Z. Holt; registrar, William
j. Rhees; assistant registrar, Dr. l. W
Dennison; Historian, DR.. NJ. Ben jamin;
chaplain, DR.. T S. Childs.
The evening times., 1897-02-22
Her MIND Is UNBALANCED
Maria SiSSer, Miss McPhersOn's
Maid, Acting Queerly.
Mania for Burning Her Personal
Property Has Possessed Her.
To BE Examined as to Sanity.

Maria sisser, a pretty French woman,
twenty-eight years old, was placed in
charge Of Matron Pennifill, at the Twelfth
street station house this afternoon. pending
an investigation as to her sanity Her
mental condition has been weak for some
time nd this morning she was seized with
a mania for setting fire TO things, and
attempted to ignite her own clothing
Miss SiSser is employed as maid To Miss
Mcpherson, daughter of ex-senator Nc
Pherson, No. 1914 Vermont avenue. on
the last trip Of the Mcpherson family TO
Europe the young woman was engaged in
Paris. She is highly cultured and when
the family returned to America it was tie
cided to bring Miss Sisser as maid to
Miss Mop herson.
The girl remained with the family until
last Tuesday. During the latter part Of
her stay 1t is said, she began to act
rather queerly and longed for her native
home. Her actions were not such, how
ever, as to cause any apprehensions in the
house of her employer as to her mental
cOHdition.
she left the Mcpherson home rather sud-
denly and went TO a boarding house ON
Fifteenth street. Her queer conduct soon
became more pronounced, and her friends
feared that her mind ignt be temporarily
unbalanced.
Her mania broke out this morning in an
unusual manner, when she began picking
up articles about her room and throwing
them into the fire. She snatched her purse,
it is said, and drew a bill from it, and threw
it into the stove. Several coins followed
the bill into the fire. She walked about
the room and struck matches to pieces OF
paper and stray bits OF cloth, and watched
them burn on the hearth in front of her.
Miss Sisser than grabbed a set of false
teeth from the top Of the dresser and cast
them into the fire.
Finally, it is said, the woman attempted
TO set fire to her own clothing. Her ac-
tions were discovered by the inmates of
the house before she had succeeded in
injuring herself She was temporarily
pacified. while a messenger was dispatched
for the Third precinct patrol wagon at
the K street station house. There is no
matron at this station and it was decided
to take her to the Twelfth street sta
ton.
She took her ride to the station calmly.
When the end of the journey was reached
she hesitated about alighting.
Get out and take lunch with me- said
Mrs. Pennifill.
The woman laughed and consented. She
was placed in a witness room. Miss Nc
Pherson drove up tothe station few mo-
ments later and had brief conversation
with Miss SisSer. The latter talked in a
rambling manner, but otherwise appeared
calm. She quickly made tour of the wit
ness room in which she was placed in
search of matches, and later asked the
matron for a candle.
Sanitary officer Frank was notified and
requested Police Sergt. Hickling and
hewitt to examine the woman this after
noon.
The evening times., 1897-02-22
THE OLDEST ANTS.
Thomas F. Mcguire Read the Fare
well Address of Washington.

The Association of Oldest Inhabitants of
the District of Columbia. in conformity
with their time honored custom met in their
rooms. in the Corcoran building, at noon
today to commemorate the anniversary OF
Washington's Birthday.
Vice President Wright occupied the chair
in the absence OF President Marbury, who
is i'll at his home.
At the conclusion of the regular business
meeting Thomas F Mcguire read Washing
toms farewell address, which was followed
with the singing Of America by all
present.
Col J. NJ. Cults, secretary of the asso-
citation, next delivered the opening ad-
dress
This was followed by a number OF shorter
talks from members of the association,
after which lunch was served in the
rooms.
The evening times., 1897-02-22
ELLIOTT DID NOT PROSECUTE.
WoIcott, King and Chenoworth, Ac.
cused OF Theft, Discharged.

woIcott, King and Chenoworth, Ac-
cused OF Theft, Discharged.
The case against William Walcott Frank
King and Harry ChenOwOrth, the youngm
arrested about "a week ago. on the charge
of breaking into the house of Alfred II.
Elliott. and stealing S10O worth Of goods
was dismissed by Judge Miller this morn
ing
The toys not one Of when is over nine
teen, well dressed and looking not at all
like hardened thieves, denied the charge
90 the court. Mr.. Elliott, however, at
WI oSe nstarCc they were arrested, was
positive - 10 th,ir guilt, but said that
az tie property had been returned, and
moved 10y consideration for the lads
families, hc ould prefer not 10 prosecute.
Accordingly las honor dismissed the boys,
eaying
Young men. let this be sufficient warn
ing to you. You have had a very narrow
escape and one which you should remem-
her all your lives. ! am not sure that in
letting you go scot free now, am not
opening the door for you to commit further
thefts. bet ir you do you will find the door
closed 50 tight that you won't get out
again for a term OF years.
The evening times., 1897-02-22
RAIN STOPPED THE GUNNERS.
The Glen Echo Tourney Delayed.
The Capitals Post oned.

The Glen Echo Gun Clubs trap-shooting
tournament, which was scheduled to COM
mence at o clock this morning was neces-
sarily delayed by the heavy rain, and very
few OF the gunners were on hand at the
appointed hour. However, If the weather
improves during the afternoon, as many OF
the events will be shot off as possible.
The tournament OF the Capital Gun Club
was indefinitely postponed, as the heavy
rain and mud made 1t impossible to shoot
over the range.
The evening times., 1897-02-22
The Naval Bill Report.

The report OF Chairman Boutelle, of the
House Naval Affairs Committee. on the
naval appropriation bill shows an appro-
priation of S32.l65, 234, which is ST.
602,573 more than the amo1nt for the cur
rent year. and $2,050.702 below the es-
Innate OF the Navy Department..
The evening times., 1897-02-22
Deatb From Natural Causes

Albert Boston. cOlored, was found sick
in the rear OF Haynes blacksmith shop. ON
Harrison street, Anacostia, about $50
O'Clock lasJ night. and was taken TO the
Anacostia sub-statiOn. DR.. Watson was no
titled. but Boston died before his arrival.
The body was removed to the New Jersey
avenue morgue, where Coroner Hammett
viewed it today and gave certificate of
death from natural causes.
The evening times., 1897-02-22
TUPPER FAvORs RETALIATION
Canada's Late Premier on the I'M
migration Bill

Montreal, Feb. 22.-Sir Charles Tupper,
late premier of Canada, who is on his way
duration to England, expressed himself
IN an interview yesterday as being emphat-
ically in favor OF retaliatory measures in
the event of the United States adopting
legislation hostile to Canadian working
men.
Canada, he said, should treat the United
States exactly as they treat us.
The evening times., 1897-02-22
THE LOUD BILL REPORTED.
several Important Amendments
Made by the Committee.

The Loud hill, changing the status OF
second-ClaSs mail matter. was reported to
the Senate today, with several very ma
terial amendments.
The report is made by Acting Chairman
Chandler. OF the Postoffice Committee, but
the members of the committee reserve the
night TO disagree TO tre report if they see
fit when the measure is called up.
II is not probable that any action will
he had in the Senate at this Congress and
this, of course, would necessitate a re
newal Of the fight in the next House, if the
author Of the measure should insist upon
pushing through the reforms suggested in
his bill.
The evening times., 1897-02-22
ELpHoNzo YoUNGs co.

ELPHONZO YOUNGS co.
You have the choice of twenty
varieties of white label" soups
any one of which can be made
ready for serving in a few mill
uteS.
Chicken Mutton
ChickeEGumbo(O (Okra) Tomato
NJ Mniiigatawny Puree of fGreen Peas
Consomme Puree OF Lentils
French Boulilon Oxtail
Julienne Mock Turtle
Puree of White Bean Kidney
Printanier Puree of Game
Vegetable Clear Turtle
Beef Sola PURGE
Every one made from LEAN
BEEF, and have body, flavor and
nourishment-and yet cost less
than you could make it up your
self.
ElphOnZo YOungs Co.
Wholesale and Retail Grocers,
42S 9th St. Bet. d and e
'Phone, 50.
The evening times., 1897-02-22
Late Local Happenings.

A cable train drawn by grip No. 8 COZ
lided with wagon OF the National Capital
Ice Company this afternoon at the corner
of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania avenue
northwest The fender OF the grip was de
molisned, but no further damage done.
The evening times., 1897-02-22

You can save a third
that's the reason you should
buy now for next winter.
All the suits-all the over
coastal the pants-are
reduced an even 33B per
cent.
The evening times., 1897-02-22
The British to Honor Washington.

Secretary 0iney has telegraphed to Maj.
Carlson, OF San Diego. Cal, granting per
mission for the British cruiser Conus to
land its forces to take part in the Wash
ington y Birthday parade.
The evening times., 1897-02-22
Site for a New Printing Office,

Senator Gallinger today introduced an
amendment 10 the sundTy civil bin. author
fzing the purchase of the square adjoining
the Government Printing Office, at the
cost OF SiT0, 600, to be used for the erec-
tion of a new printing office.
The evening times., 1897-02-22
Mining Stocks.

Cripple Greek Mining Stocks as reported
By Clifford & Co, l4O4 g st. NV. The
following are active dividend paying stocks
listed on the Colorado Mining Exchange:
Bid Asked Bid Asked.
The evening times., 1897-02-22
DIR. PARKHrRs1's COLLAPSE.
Is NJ, I'd Physical Faculties
shattered
His Nj,

New York, Feb. 22.-NeTvous collapse
caused by overwork. is the physician S dag
nosis ~ the case OF DIR. Charles II. Park
hurst, who has been seriously in for over
o week in his home here.
There was d slight change for the better
IN the doctors condition today. but his
mental and physical facilities are acutely
affected. and il win probably be long
time before he can return 10 his pulpit.
The evening times., 1897-02-22

An inquiry in this city failed to develop
any further information.