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The evening times., 1897-07-26
AMERICAS UNcRowNED KING.
Martin Shoemaker Wants a Million
From McKipIey, and Is Arrested.

The self-coLstituted and uncrowned king
of America in the person of Martin Shoe
maker arrived in Washington this morn
ing in search of President Mckinley and
tie 81 900, 900 which he says the Govern
ment owes him. Shoemaker is the latest
Presidential crank, and was arrested this
morning at the city pOstoffice by Police
man Brennon, who is detailed at that place
Shoemaker Is a Hollander and tough
looking citizen. He was very shabbily
clad and spoke a badly broken English.
lie believes that be is the king OF A America
and says that at one time he owned the
United States OF America, bat sold the
country to President Mckinley for a con-
sideration OF one million dollars, and that
he has never received his money. The man
is stone cutter by trade and his nome is
In Brooklyn.
He claims that certain persons, who are
his enemies and are attempting to procure
the million, have been intercepting his
mail. and for this reason he went to the
posoffice this morning He was Great
ing disturbance when Policeman Bren-
nan found him.
This afternoon Police Surgeons hewitt
and Hickiing made an examination OF the
mans mental condition at mo s station,
and declared him insane He vas tenn
porarily removed to the asylum. pending a
final disposition Of the case. Sanitary
OFFICER Frank may decide that the man
should he sent back TO his home In Brook
lyn
The evening times., 1897-07-26
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

/. The War Department has issued the fol-
lowing:
The following transfers are made. I'm
take effect this date:
Second Lieut.. Thomas NJ. Corcorau. from
the Seventh Cavalry, to the Ninth Cavalry.
Troop L.
The following transfers in the First
Artillery are made.
Firsa Lieut.. John L. Chamberlain, from
Light battery E to Battery ID.
First Lieut. William L. Kenly from Bat
terry d to light Battery E.
Lieut.. Kcnly will Join the battery to
which he is transferred. The travel en-
joined is necessary for the public service
Capt. Alfred C. Sharpe, Twenty. second
Infantry, is detailed to attend the en-
campments of the Ohio National Gnard
until September Is, 1897 He will nro-
ceed to the place or places of encampmept,
and report to the governor of Ohio for
this service
The evening times., 1897-07-26
FISHING PARTY In A GALE
Perilous Experience Of an Excur-
sion Crowd of Seabright
Schooner Goes Ashore In n Storm
aud Captain Deserts His Ship.
All Resc ued at Last.

New York, July 26.-Inth southea st gale
that was blowing the old-time two ma sted
fishing schooner Georgiana Young went
ashore on the Romer shoals, Off Sandy Hook
about midnight this. mosning. Her cap
tain and nineteen of the men, who were on
board of her, put off in two small dories.
the only beats the schooner had, leaving
six men to get off the be ST way they could.
The six men were taken off the schooner
at O'Clock this morning, after hours Of
periI and the schooner, which floa tie with
the flood tide, was taken into port by the
tug Evarts.
The schooner took on party after sun
down Saturday night and set sail down the
bay. The fishing grounds off Seabright,
N. j., were reached at daylight Sunday
morning. The party'fisifed all morning,
and at noon the schooner started for home.
The wind was light and POOR headw ay was
made Finally 1t as found necessary to
anchor to avoid drifting out TO sea.
At 9 O'Clock last night breeze sprang
up and start was made. From a tiny
handful the breeze freshe ned to high gale.
All went well for short time, until,
with shrek, the gale burst upon the
schooner Then the captain appears to have
lost his head, If all stories told are true
The excursionists thoroughly frightened out
of their wits, ran hither and thither about
the deck, and the captain ordered all be-
low. He succeeded in corralling about "A
dozen of the men ia tie cabin and turned
the key on them.
In the midst of all this confusion, the sea
aud the wind getting worse every moment.
the schooner struck hard on the Romer
SHOALS. Then the crew appear to have lost
their heads, altogether. With cry to the
men on board to get to the boats the crew
began to make preparations to leave the
vessel.
There Were two small dories on the
schooner. The captain and eight men. in
cluding his mate and his one sailor,
crowded into one and eleven men got into
the other. six men Were left on the
schooner. They Were afraid to get into
the boats and they abused the captain
roundiy for what they call his haste In
them.
They found lot of kerosene oil and some
newspapers, made bundles out OF the
paper and dipped them into the oil. Then
they put match To them and fired the
improviSed torches into the air In two
hours they were seen. The tug Evarts
save the signals and at once made for them
The tug got line to the schooner, and
aided by the rising tide, soon pulled her
off and towed her to this city.
AL hands have now been accounted for.
The evening times., 1897-07-26
CSnERTAkERS-
BACK BROKEN FOUR TIMES.
Curious Record Of Accidents TO
James Stiles, of Allentown, Pa.

Curious Record Of Accidents TO
James Stiles, of Allentown, Pa.
Allentown, Pa July 2e.-James stiles.
OF this city, has broken his spine for the
fourth time in little mere than two wears
The first time he fell on the back OF n
passenger car seat. He was taken TO St
LUke's Hospital, where the doctors had
little hope OF saving his life. He re
covered, however.
Shortly after he left the hospital he
feh down the cellar steps at his home
and again broke his back Again ne
was taken TO the hospital and fingered
between lie and death for some weeks.
but he recovesed and has been enabled to
DO Hight work
a few months later he fell on the
streets OF Phillipsburg. N j., and broke
his back. He was removed TO the hos
pitah aud the doctors began 10 marvel.
as there had never h ad been such a case
on record before. They gave him no
more hope than on the previous occa-
sions, but he again recovered.
Tie last accident occurred at SIat-
tngtOn, where he recently secured a
situation. While reposlag In a ham
mock he fell out and for the fourth
time dislocated his spine Stiles was
again removed TO st. Luke's Hospital.
As soon as his condition admits he VIII
be removed TO the Methodist HoSnitaI
Philadelphia
The evening times., 1897-07-26
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued TO the
following:
John W. Fletcher, of Front Royal, va
and Hattie B. Rose, of Happy Creek, va.
Louis Witkowski and Lula May Daily.
Charles A. Whalen and Florence E Hess
Denny Montgomery and Cora L. johnson
Charles F: Myers and Mary-C. Goodaere.
Herbert L Bolen, of Washington, d. C.,
and Mary L Marshall, of Linden, Va.
William Moore and Ella Xenophen.
John III. Randolph and Rachel Williams
The evening times., 1897-07-26
COUNrERFEITER CAPTURED.
He Was Caught In the Act of ''shov-
ing the Queer"

Secret service men captured William
Bennett at Gloucester, n j., this morning in
the act OF passing counterfeit silver dollars.
Chief Hazen's men had been on the track Of
Bennetr for two months He was first
suspected OF being one OF a gang of ronr
men engaged in issuing bogus silver dol
lars, while he was in Philadelphia last May.
He in some manner learned that he was
suspected and managed to get away from
the Quaker City. He was traced to Balti-
more by the secret service men, and finally
followed to Gloucester, where he was ar
rested his morning. The arrest is con-
sidercd TO be a very important one and
Chief Hazen expects TO soon have the entire
gang in custody.
The evening times., 1897-07-26
EQUINE SUICIDE AT NIAGARA
Horse Swims Into the Rapids and
Goes Over the Falls.

Niagara Falls, N Y, July 26.-Hundreds
of people visiting here yesterday wit
aessed what SCENE d to have been the de
liberate suicide of a fine-lcoking che stnut
colored horse. which swan out into the
rapids ard over the Horseshoe fail.
The Incident occurred about 4:3O O'Clock
I'm the aftern oon. After reaching the
rapids the horse kept his balance fairly
we'll for a time, but the turbulent waters
soon told on him, and the unfortunate
beast was tossed about like an egg she'll.
When half down the rapids, and nearing
the brink of the falls, the animal began
10 show signs Of exhaustion, and as his
struggles became feebler, he was swept
over the p!pnsing floods.
The evening times., 1897-07-26
FORTUNE WAITS FOR HER.
Mary A. Davidson Inquired After
by New Orleans LAWYERS.

Mary A. Davidson Inquired After
by New Orleans Lawyers.
There is presumably a large fortune
awaiting Mary A. Davidson or Mrs
George H. Fletcher. one and the same per
srn, If she can be found. A letter 70 that
effect was received this morning by Ma ior
Moore, Of the police department, from MFR.
Joseph Deensnre or attorney atl,w IN
New Orleans. asking that search he made
For the woman, who is supposed to reside
m this city, or TO have lived here sorre
time ago.
The communication goes on to state
That the woman is the widow of George
II. Fletcher. who was her second husbs 4.
hot the impression is conveyed that she
may have taken the maine of her first hus
fnu1, Davidson. BY the recent death OF
relative, the woman has become the
-eir 10 what is reputed to be a Ia rye es
ate, and in consequence diligent ipouirtes
are being made as to her whereab bouts.
Mrs. Fletcher resided in New Orleans II,
the Sos. hutleft there about 1889, and is
supposed to have come to Washington.
There are several Mary Davidsops and
Mary Fletchers in the city directory. but
none with the middle letter "a ~
The communfcat tion was addressed to The
'-Hon. Commissioners of the District" :" and
has heen turned over to Detective Ca rter
who is making inquiries for the woman.
The evening times., 1897-07-26
RECEPTION TO CONSUL WARNER.
His Fellow-Townsmen of Kensing.
ton Wish to Honor Him.

A citizens committee, appointed by
Mayor c. W. Clum, is making extensive
preparations for the reception TO be ten
dered by the people of Kensington on
Wednesday evening next to their fellow
rownsrnan, Mfr. B. II. Warner, Jr, whose
reaent appointment as consul to Leipsic, Ger
many, has occasioned them much pleasure.
The Noyes Library. where the opportunit Y
will be given to greet and congratulate the
new consul will be tastefulIy and patriot
caliy decorated without and within.
Mayor Cium will preside over the meet
ing, while Messrs. j. Wilson Townsend
and III. X. Simpson will introduce the
guests to Mr.. Warner, ir. Judge AIphonso
Hart will deliver cougratulatory ad-
dress.
Ex-Mayor Thomas R. Martin, Mr.. NJ arion
Dorian, and gentlemen from Washington,
viii also speak during the evening The
Mandolin Club OF Washington will furnish
music from time to time, and refreshments
viii be served to the guests.
The evening times., 1897-07-26
SHOT BY A JEALOUS RIVAL.
George Wallace Carries Bullet
Fired by Greeley Diggs.

Fired by Greeley Diggs.
George Wallace, coloIed, was shot yes
teTdsy morning on the Conduit road, nea T
Cropley, by Greeley Diggs, also colored,
in dispute over a girl whom 10th men
had been attentive to at a coloIed dance
given Saturday night a the house of lie wis
Hinkle, not far from CropIey postoffice.
The alteration took place on the road
way and after the shooting occurred Diggs
escaped TO the woods and up TO 6 O'Clock
yesterday evening ha d not been cap
tured, though Deputy Sheriff Embrey is
making a thorough search, and expected
to catch him before this morning.
Dr.. Pratt was soon in attendance on
the wounded man, who lay all the after
aOon in the woods on a pallet Of quilts, IL
being the physicians opinion that it was
best not to move him IN the heat of theday
A number OF colored nen and women
gathered around the spot and much sym
pathy was expressed for the victim, who
Is an industrious youth of eighteen, and
the son OF Tolliver Wallace, a respectable
man, who works his ow n place near Crop
ley
Diccs is about twenty-six years old.
and bears the character Of lcafer in
that part OF the country. About two years
ago he was tried in the Rockville court
for similar offense. and served six months
IN the house OF correction, his victim having
lived beyond the nine DAYS Law limit,
and 50 saved him from a term ia the pen
itentiary.
Wallace is seriously injured. but it was
not certain at last accounts whether he
would live or die
The evening times., 1897-07-26
HARRY PARK RETURNED.

Only Got as Far as PHILADELPHIA
on His Ride After Records.
Harry Parks attempt to establish n
record between this city and New York
resulted in a failure
Park made a plueky effort. but the lack
OF interest which professionals took In the
affair and the failure of his pacemakers
to put IN an appearance made IL impossible
for him TO get any further than Philadel-
phia.
He reached the Philadelphia Courthouse
at 7;Os this morning Owing to the time
previously lost and the had conditivu of
the roads before him, Park decided to re-
turn home He fs the first man to esta blish
record between this city and Philadei-
rihia. bat the time is so slow that it will
hardly stand very long. However, IL CON-
pares favsrafay with that of Lieut.. wise
who recently failed at the same und ertaK-
Ing
The evening times., 1897-07-26

st. Germain and Dieppe. ITO kilometers,
or about 06 miles, wassuccessfuIIy brought
off yesterday. 3" sn
The weather was clear andrgreat crowds
witnessed the contest at all the villages on
the route Among the, spectators was NJ
Barthou, minister of the interior.
Seventy competitors entered and of these
thrity-six finished the race. Several of the
vehicles broke down. but none OF the riders
met with any accident. NJ. Jemins ar
The evening times., 1897-07-26
Thefts Reported at Headquarters.

The following thefts were reported today
at police headquarters: L. L. Barton.
of No. GOA Fl street northwest, that n
Psyche bicycle, owned by him, was stolen
from in front OF the Pension building
Saturday. f. C. Benton, of 20. 1880 Lind
en- street northeast. that $27 so was stolen
froh, his house Saturday. b. L. Bolden, Of
2oa7 priehtwood avenue, that a gold-filled
hunting case watch was stolen ffCrn his
vest, hanging in in st, Cxprans vestry.
j. ]. King. OF No. $40 Fourteenth street
northwest. that Spartaeus bicycle was
stolen from him. II. W. Hfgham, jr.. and
William. A. Toy, of % b street southeast,
that a white man failed to return a bicycle
hired from them yesterday. -
The evening times., 1897-07-26
KEANE TO SUCCEED JANssENs.
Former Rector of the University

Former Rector of the University
Likely to Go to New Orleans.
New Orleans, July 26.-The selection OF
a successor TO the late Archbishop Janssens,
this city, Will likely be made at an early
date. Three names have been selected to
be sent to Rome, from which three the new
archbishop will be chosen. 1t is learned
from trustworthy source that the bishops
on these names:
Archbishop Keane, late rector OF the
Catholic University.
Bishop Macs, Of Covington, Ky.
Bishop Haslin, OF Natchez, Miss.
Archbishop Keane, whose name is on the
list, Is regarded as the one most likely to
he selected.
The evening times., 1897-07-26
Stabbed In the Breast.

William siBims, coloyed, nineteen years
Of ge, lfviRg on tue Bunker Hill road. was
stabbed In the left breast with a pocket
knife yesterday eve ming by Charles johnson,
also eolored. DR.. Brook was called and
pfo,olsnce,i the wound not serious, after
which he was sent to his home.
The evening times., 1897-07-26

rived first in the motorcycle class, In
hours and 33 seconds. M. Pelliers won
race in hours 43 minutes 55 seconds, and
N. Bertrand's motor tricycle. won in hours
As minutes 90 seconds.
In the class for carriages NJ. Dion Bouton' IS
steam brake won In 4 hours l 8 minutes "a
seconds, with M. Giles Hourgiere's carriage
next, in hours SO minutes, and VI. Char
ron 'scarriage third. in 4hour 3S minutes 81
seconds.
The evening times., 1897-07-26
SYMPATHY OF ENGINEERS.

Chief Arthur Predicts Moral and
FlnanciaI'Support to Strikers.
Cleveland, Ohio, July 26.-Chief p. NJ
Arthur, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
neeTs, said that, while he would not at
tend the conference of labor leaders at
Wheeiing, he was sure the engineers would
indinectly give the striking miners moral
and financial support.
Asked to tell what he persons ally would
give, financially, Mr. Arthur said: II have
not decided whether shall give anything
| have not considered the NATTER
The evening times., 1897-07-26

Thirty-six Horseless Vehicles Run
From st. Germain to Dieppe.
New York, July 26.-The Herald dis
patch from Paris says:
Under the auspices of the Figaro and
the Journal of Sports the race for auto
mobiles, or horseless vehicles, between
The evening times., 1897-07-26

You may hunt the world over ana Won
VIII not find another medicine equal 20
Chamberlain s Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoca
Remedy for bowel complaints 1t is pleas
aut, safe and reliable. For sale by Henry
Evans, Wholesale and Retail Druggist. s3s
street northwest and Connecticut avenue
ana s street northwes and l42s Maryland
avenue northeast.
The evening times., 1897-07-26
Ordered to Pay AIincny.

In the suit for dirofeea filed by Louise
Hugie against Jrlirs Hsxies Justice Hag.
ner today issued an order directing the sle-
fencant TO pay alilannE and counsel fees
during the pendency of the suit.
The evening times., 1897-07-26
CONFESSION OF MURDER.
Surrender i'm London for Crime Com.
mitted In New Orleans.

London, July &c "A man giving the
name OF Henry Hanlin Evans, surrendered
to the police yesterday and confessed that
he shot Arthur Terry, at No. "A Canal
street, New orleans, on February %, 1898,
He was held. Ambassador Hay has been
apprised Of the case.
The evening times., 1897-07-26
GIadstoue's Marriage Dav,

London, July 26.-Mr. and Mrs. William
maidstone celebrated the fifty eighth an
niversary of their marriage yesterday
Both are in excellent health.
The evening times., 1897-07-26
TWO IMPORTANT APPOINTMENTS.
Powderly for Immigration and Cres-
well for ComptrolIer.

I. Y. Powderly has been appointed by
the President Commissioner General OF I'm
migration, and Robert G Creswel, of In
diana, Comptroller OF the Treasury.
The evening times., 1897-07-26

$500 Excursion 10 Atlantic $500
City via Pennsylvania Railroad.
Five Hours-No Change OF Cars.
Special train win leave Washington Sat-
urday, July 81, at 4 p. M. arriving At
iaDtfc City p M; returning, leave At
lantsc City, Sunday, August L, at d. NJ.
via Delaware Bridge route.
5y24. 4.26 81 .2s. rs, ,3oe 1y25. .2e ,27 IS,
%, 80 Slim
The evening times., 1897-07-26

always sells the best of Gro
ceries, Wines and Liquors at
prices way below their COM
petitors. We quote our price
list, but it only contains
one hundredth part what
we have in stock for you to
select from. Give us your
orders-we will fill them to
your entire satisfaction.
The evening times., 1897-07-26
Quarter of a Million Fire

Kankanna. Wis, July 26.-The Badger
Paper Company's mill was burned this
morning. Loss. $3.50 900; in surance,
5000. 600.
The evening times., 1897-07-26
New York Stock a,arket

Corrected daily by W g. Hibbs & Co
Bankers anti Brokers Members OF the
u Y. stock Exchange. 1927 F street
The evening times., 1897-07-26
Lansburgh & Bro.
Only I2Kc
For a
window Shade.

One lot 36x72 inch Felt Opaque
! window Shades, mounted on spring
} rollers, with fixtures TO hang.
} For
121Ic each
One LOT of 36x77 inch Oil Opaque
window Shades, mounted on tested
spring rollers, with fixtures to
hang. Worth 3sc. For
| 23c each
One lot of 36x52 inch Oil Opaque
window Shades, with heavy fringe
| on bottom and mounted on tested
! spring rollers, with fixtures to
J hang. Worth SOC. For
33c each
One LOT of 36x72 inch Oil Opaque e.
window Shades, with heavy lace
on bottom and mounted on tested
spring rollers. with fixtures to
hang. Worth soc. For
33c each
If your windows are OF
such a size that you can
not use a ready-made
Shade we can make them
to order for you. We are
prepared to make any
size Shade to order at
short notice.
If you have not had your /,
Loose Covers or Awnings
made, you had better at
tend to it at once. We
can send our man to your
house to give you our es-
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OF charge.
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The evening times., 1897-07-26
LOVERS DIED TOGETHER
Cousins Debarred From Marrying
Each Other Commit Suicide.
CHURCH FORBADE THE BANS

Mournful Romance Of Patrick and
Annie SuIliyan-Unable to Procure
Its Charm-The Bodies Found To-
gether, Her Hand C1asped in His.
The evening times., 1897-07-26

Chicago Grain and Provision Aarket.
Corrected daily by w Hibbs 4 Co.
Bankers and Brokers' Members of ths
~ Y STOCK Exchange, 1897 + street.
The evening times., 1897-07-26
3lkc each

One LOT of 36x77 inch Oil Opaque
window Shades, mounted on tested
spring rollers, with fixtures TO
hang. Worth 3sc. For
23c each
The evening times., 1897-07-26

One lot 36x52 inch Felt Opaque
window Shades, mounted on spring
rollers, with fixtures TO hang.
For
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-12-18
HIS LEG IS PULLED.
The Way . Southern Congressman Re
CARDS His Lot.

The Way . Southern Congressman Re-
CARDS His Lot.
! "Some people may think that con.
gresham saves a pile of money out OF
his salary" said well-known southern
congressman, who was talking to q
Washington Star reporter on the vicls.
situdes of running for Office, and espe-
cially for congress, "buta manhas to be
a small walking bank to accommodate
the large number of his friends and
supporters who need little money for
some urgent matter. In my state we
have to make campaigns and appear be-
fore the people at meetings. Well, /
have never attended a meeting that
did not have some kind of subscrip-
ton poked into my face. Somebody
wants something for church and for
missionary purposes or for helping
some fellow who has been burned out.
"You can't avoid subscribing, and
have to head the list with the largest
sum. Then about the time you think
you are through having your leg pulled
some lazy fellow will walk up and say:
How do, general? I had ter quit my
work ter come out and hear you terday,
and thunk yer mout give me dollar
While you have the greatest contempt
for the man, you give him the dollar.
"When you leave the meeting you are
out anywhere from $50 to $50. These
are just a few instances of what a can
didate has to spend money for. After
he gets through the campaign and is
elected he has to furnish every dead
beat from his district who should hap
pen to come to Washington with
money. I've actually given them
money and railroad tickets to get home
and have them go back and work
against me-"
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-12-18
Club Committees .

At a special meeting of the board o1
trustees of The Dalles Commercial and
Athletic club held last night, the fol
lowing committees were appointed fol
the ensuing year.
Press and printing! S Hunting
ton, chairman, Dan 81 Roberts, Fred
Bailey, T Butler, X G Davenport.
Entertainment-MA A Moody, chair
man; r Mays, C w Dietzel, o d Doane
] W Lewis.
City interest-Frank Menefee, chair
man; L E Grove, S,Bolton, G J Far.
ley, Geo Ruch.
Judiciary-H S Wilson, chairman;
N Sargent, A A Jayne, Chas Hilton,
W A Johnston.
Transpor tation-A S Bennett, chair.
man; G Crandall, j W French, j Ire
land, W Lord.
Insurance and taxation-B F Laugh
lin, chairman; ] 81 Worsley, A r
Thompson, c E Bayard. F A Seufert.
Agriculture--E Schanro, chairman;
H Maier. J L Kelly, C L Phillips, A
M Kelsay,
Athletics-N ] Sinnott, chairman;
C G Ballard, F b Van Norden, Grant
Mays. I A Porter,
Ailliards-Peter Debut, chairman;
B Faulkner, w a Hobsen, E o Nc.
Coy, ]. Weigle, 42 g..
Bawling-F L Houghton, chairman,
W H Moody, ] Bonn, jr., ] c Hestet-
tier, Al Telmie. -