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The times., 1897-08-11

sold, and likewise a, list of twenty-five
numbers, with initials beside, these in
the old mans handwriting
Prsnter himself took the stand next.
De spoke in a soft, well-modulated voice,
and claimed that the charge entered a agairst
him of being an agent of the lottery was
false. He was life insurance agent, he
Claimed. and had received the tickets in
lieu OF So, owed him by young man
named Augustus Hope.
PrcnGer is fifty six years old, and has
lived here over forty years. He was for
long tine clerk III the Treasury Depart
ulcnt, and also was enea ged in business
here OF late years, however, he has acted
as agent for various life insurance com.
pauies.
lie seemed 70 feel sharply the humiliation
OF his sentence. and as he waited in the
courtroom with the hailiff for a long tine
after tie court had adjourned, presented a
picture OF misery. When the van arrived
to carry the prisoners to Jail, Prender was
bandcuffed 10 John Carr, the young car
driver who attempted to KIN his wife
Monday night Just as lie emerged from
the basement he chanced to see a friend
gaze pityingly on his plight
Tears ran down Isis wrinkled face, and
pointing ID his nahacled wrist, he exclaimed /
with a soS, ITS the first time" and
mod-nfully climbed into the van
The times., 1897-08-11
CLAIM AGAINST HONDURAS
Engineer Belden Alleges Bad Treat
ment by Government Troops.
Compelled to Run Trains Against
His Will ard Threatened With
Death-Wants $4,000.

a claim for $4,000 indemnity has been
filed with the Department or State by
James F. Belden. OF Louisville, KY Hs
wants the indemnity for alleged bad treat
nent by HOnduran troops during the recent
revolution BeldeR is a railroad locomotive
engineer and was at one tine employed on
q aFailroadin Honduras, running TO san Pedro.
He ciai.ns that on april 80, 1897, he was
ordered by the commaHdante of San Pedro
to take train Of cars TO nearby town
Belden refused and the cOmmandante told
him that il he did not do as ordered he
would be shot He claims that he appealed
to the United States consular agent, who
advised him to obey the eomnandanta.
BeIden then complied and was placed in
charge OF the Train. but was guarded by
soldiers, who had orders TO shoot him II
he attempted to escape.
At another time the train was loaded
with soldiers and was tCo heavy for Ons
engine to pull When the train refused
to move the comma ndante ordered Beldsn
to be shot at once, but a negro explained
thc trouble and another locomotive was
obtained. When he visited the consulate
he was guarded bys0ldiers, who ad orders
to shoot him if he attempted TO escape
While BcIdsn was making a third trip
on this railroad the supply of water IN
the boley gave out and he asked for
some He was threatened with death If
he asked again for water.
The times., 1897-08-11
Gale Day at river view.

The River View management are looking
for a big crowd at that resort today 10
witness the tenth annual tournament given
by Capt. Randall, and to attend the coro-
nation ball at night. These tournament
days are a feature of the River View
season, and the country people, both from
Maryland and Virginia, make it an oc-
casion for picnic at the View, there to
meet thair rel atiyes and friends from wash
ineston and Alexandria The tournament is
well worth seeing, but 1t is equally as
amusing to watch the crowds at the View
on tournament day. The committee in
charge OF the affair have completed all
the arrangements. The course has been
laid Off the arches erected. and all that
is wanted fs for the riding to begin this
evening. After the tournament this even
ing Grace shannon will make the last OF
her balloon ascen sons and parachute
drops for the season At night the Queen
OF Love and Beauty viii be crowned, and
with her attendant maids will preside over
the coronation bail. which will be kept
up all night. The Pentz will leave her
wharf at 10 a. m. z, and Gas p. m.
stopping at Alexandria ON all her trips
The times., 1897-08-11
WAS POSSIBLY ASSAULTED
The New Theory in the Chappell
Case.
Physicians, Parents and Police
Awaiting Anxiously the
Girls Story.

The mystery surrounding the condition
II Miss Chappell, the feurteen-y ear-old
daughter Of Mr.. C. Fl. ChappeIl, who was
found unconscious and bleeding near her
home, No. 926 Seventh street northeast,
last Thursday, has as yet not been cleared
away by her father, her physician, nor
the detectives.
The girl still maintains silence in re-
gard to her condition, and S in such a
nervous and weak state, and so badly
frightened that the belief is gaining ground
that she has been assaulted by some
brute, who has scared her into silence
by threats OF further personal violence
She seems impressed at times with the
idea that man is concealed somew here
in the house, and talks ineoherently.
Her physician, DR.. 6. C. Burton, of No
SO II street northeast, is OF the opinion
that the giri win recover her normal con-
dition, but not for some time
He does not believe her condition is the
result of an ordinary sccident, as in his
opinion her injuries are not such as could
result from a fall or similar mishap He
thinks that there must have been a human
agency and intent somewhere.
The police and Detective Weedon arc
following up the case.
Mr.. Chappell, the father of the girl,
said 10 a Times reporter yesterday aft
ernoon that his daughter was still In 8
dangerous nervous condition, and is no,
able to tell her Story OF the affair. He
is anxiously awaiting the conclusion of
the investigation into the matter by the
detectives.
The times., 1897-08-11
CANNOT STRING FEED WIRES
Attorney Thomas Decides Against
the Baltimore and Washington.
Cars OF the New Company Must Get
of the Brightwood Company.

Attorney for the District Thomas yester
day rendered an opinion to the District
in which he opposes the application made
by the Baltimore and Washington Transit
company for permission to string a feed
wire from the power house OF the Bright
wood Railroad Company along BTightwood
avenue 20 the District line He says in
part:
Il have very carefully considered the APP
plilation of the Baltimore and Washington
Transit Company OF Maryland to string
feed wires from the power house OF the
Brightwood Railroad Company, along the
bFigbtwood Railroad and the line OF their
road to the District line, which, with in
dorsements thereon by STr. Bradshaw, in
spector of streets, and Capt. Burr, acting
Engineer Commissioner, You referred co ne
for opinion whether the act of Congress
approved ] une s, 1896, authorizing the Bal
tirlore and Washington Transit Conlpany
of Maryland to enter the District, permits
the sIringing CT overhead wires for power
purposes by this company along the road of
the Bright wood Railroad Company.
The first section OF the act of Congress
above referred to defines the route of the
Baltimore and Washington Transit Com
pany in the District of Columbia, while
section provides;
THAT the Baltimore and Washington
Transit Company and the BrightwOod Rail-
way Company shall have the power to
make contracts or agreements that they
may deem necessary to enable the said
companies TO run the cars of each or
either company over the tracks of the other
company, and also to contract for and use
the power of each or either company to
propel the cars of the other
'It is further provided in section 4 of
said act:
That the said Baltimore and Wash
ington Transit Company shall be empow-
cred to construct. maintain, equip and
operate a single or doubie-tTack street rail
way oTer the said line, but all necessary
buildings, switches. machinery, appliances,
appurtenances and other devices necessary y
to operate the same by cable, electricity,
compressed air, storage battery, or other
motive power. to be approved by the Corig-
missioners OF the District of Columbia
1T is plain, think, that the act of
Congress of June 8, 1906, does not author
ize the stringfng of overhead wires for an Y
pufpoSe DS tHe bditIIAOfe anu washington
Transit Company along the route of the
Bright wood Railway Company, but con-
templates only tie propulsion of tie ca IS
of the baltimore and Washington Transit
Company over the Ioute defined III section
of the act. by means of an overhead
single trolley, and over the tracks OF the
Bright wood company Under such tTackage
and po wer arrangements a. it may be able
TO make with the Bright wood company.
lit results from what I rave said that
this application should he refused"
The times., 1897-08-11
Lawn Fete at BroekEand. d. c., TO
Build Parsonage.

Extensive preparations are being made
for the lawn party to be given for the
benefit of St Anthony's Church, Brook
land. D. c., August II, IS. 10 and 20,
on grounds near the terminus OF the cleo
trio cars There will be many attractions
including dancing from 5 to II p. N,
and a merry-go-round for the children.
The supper viii be served in tie mansion.
which VIII be open to all in case OF in
clement weather. The number OF tlckesa
already sold and the energy displayed
by the ladies and gentlemen who have
the affair in charge insures q large at.
tendance. The proceeds viii be used to
build and furnish a pastoral residence,
The various tables and booths win %
prettily decorated, and in charge OF the
following ladies'.
Confectionery Table-Mrs. Jose Yznaga,
assisted by Mrs. H III. Woodw ard, Mrs,
Joseph Burg, Mrs Juan Lewis, Mrs Harry
Barton, Mrs 5. Keemle. Miss May Crook
and Miss Conner.
Supper Table-Mrs Theresa Lamb, Mrs.
Carrie Julien, Mrs j. H. Brooks, Mrs.
Fitzgerald, Mrs. n. Page, Mrs. Charles
NJ. MCGEE, Mrs Mcnamara. Mrs. Bladen,
Mrs. Brown and Miss Julia Lamb.
Fancy TaSle-Mrs. Juan Lewis, Mrs. J.
G. Noyes. Mrs. Catherine Burke, Miss j. g.
Blake, Miss Emily Brooks. Kathleen Noel
and Miss Gary.
Lemonade Eooth-Miss Sidney johnson,
Miss Van Dorm, Miss Spencer, Miss Carrie
Julien, Miss Helen Brooks and Miss Meris
Barton
Flower Booth-Miss Matte Page, Miss
Agnes Brooks, Miss YznaSa, Miss Addis
Julien, Miss Fannie Brawner. and Miss
Consuella Yznaga-
Candy Bo0th-AiSs Lillian Fowler with
Mrs. A. A. Fowler and Miss Irene Fowler,
as assistants.
Vegetable Stand-Aisses Ber tina and atIs
Klien and John.
Fish Pond-MisSes Alma Noyes. Lulu Jul
lien, Marie Brown and Louise Keemle.
Peanut Stand-Her bert BaGnler, Joseph
Noel, Elliot Noyes, Cyrus Julien and
Ralph Keemle.
The Committee on grounds and decora-
tions consists OF Capt Mullen, Prof Burg.
Messrs. Archibald Lamb, J. c. Noyes, +.
p. Lewis, Harry Dowling, and Richard
Lamb
COMMITTEES on Entertainment-CapJ. J.
c. Baumer, Joseph Burg, Frank T. Howe,
jr.; john Lake and Ed. yoisht.
Committee on Dancing-DT- j. d. Brooks,
Alexis C. Yznaga, John Burg. A. A Burr,
Charles Mel. Chapman and NOryiIle Burr.
Printing and advertising in charge Of
Mrs Juan Lewis.
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HUSBAND MEANT MURDER
John 7. Carr Arraigned for Shoot
ing His Wife.
The Injured Woman Tells the Story
of the Assault Held to the
Grand Jury

John T. Carr, disordered and frowsy.
fung shamefully to the rail OF the prison
ers' pen In the police court yesterday
morning while the witnesses of his attempt
to nuIder his wife last Monday night gave
their evidence. Had not drink shaken
bis arm he might have been forced to plead
TO charge of murder instead OF assault
with intent to kill.
The hearing was preliminary, and there
fore the prisoner himself did not take ,ns
stand. The testimony disclosed the old
story OF differences between man and Wife
and the usual outcome.
The wife herself was the first to take
the stand. She is pieasan t-faced young
woman. barely more than a girl. Her
wounded arm was carefully bandageG
ana concealed by light cape flung over
her shoulder. She testified in a clear
steady voice, and seemed to feel no pity
for the man trembling in the prisoners
pen.
I'VE hare not lived together for some
time," She said. Last night John came
to my mothers home. where I am stay
ing, and asked TO see me. | was upstairs
and did not want to go down. At last, /
descended, but saw at once that my hus
band had been drinking. We talked to-
gether for quite a while, when he said
that I had forgotten him. Why should
remember your L answered. Then he
asked to see the baby. / had Just pus
him to Sleep, and did not, therefore, want
to wake ,t. told him So This seemed to
anger him, and without a word of warn
ing, he drew q revolver and pointing it
point blank at me, fired. The bullet struck
me In the fleshy part OF my arm When
he had shot nae, he ran from the house.
went to Providence Hospital, and they
dressed THE wound there. Then 1 re-
turned home"
The next person to testify was Mrs. Wat
son, Cars mother-in-law.
''Johr came to my house last night, she
said, and demanded to see Carrie. She did
not Wish TO see him at first, but told her
it was lest to GO down stairs
| ''They at once entered into an animated
conversation. scraps OF which could hear
| upstairs. 1 heard him say, You do not
care for me any more Why should I re-
member you?' Carrie replied A few mo-
ments after that heard the discharge OF
| q revolver and was so terrified that l did
| NOT kHoW NHEtIlcl 70 Jump out Oh the WIN
| dow or go downstairs.
| when 1 had gathered sufficient courage
| - descend 1 found Carrie lying with a
wound in her arm and on chair near at
hand a pistol.
| Sergt, Jordan. Of the Ninth precinct,
testified 10 the arrest of the defendant, and
produced the revolver, which had evidently
/ been recently purchased But one cham
ber lad been discharged. When lie took
Carr into custody he had merely stated.
Il shot my wife,
| Judge Mills, at the conclusion of the
| officers testimony, held the prisoner fol
the grand jury under 50 600 bonds
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A BUSY DAY FOR MCKINLEY
He Holds Reception at the Cath.
ellie Summer School.
Makes n Ceutenari Happy-Sight-
Seeing at Ausabie Chasm-To
Visit John Browns Grave.

Plattsburg, Aug. 1o.-This was an ex-
ceedingly busy day for the President. He
devoted the morning TO reception at the
Catholic Summer School of America and
tie afternoon to sightseeing at Ausable
Chasm.
The visit this morning to the summer
school was pleasant one. The school
gtounds ad Join those of the Hotel Cham
plain, and the President and Vice Presi
dent Went over in company with Dock
Commissioner o Brien, OF New York, one If
the vice presidents OF the school. At the
entrance TO The grounds was a beautiful
floral wreath made of eyergreens aud
goldenrod National oolors lined the road
way and sne auditorium, where the recep
ton was held [ pom the entrance OF the
Presidential party the large audience rose
to it's feet, greeting the visitors with hearty
applause. Stil standing, the entire audi
tnce sang a welcome, TO the Chief that
We Love and Revere
AT the conclusion OF the singing Rev. Dr..
LaveIle, president OF the school, welcomed
the President and Vice President to Cliff
Haven, which was founded in Tie interests
OF higher education.
He said the school fully appreciated
the honor conferred by the visit OF Presi-
dent Mckinley and Vice President Hobart,
a sentiment which was warmly applauded.
! The President then received all who de-
sired TO meet him and every man, woman
and child present eni bTacedthe opportunity.
| Meanwhile chorus sang The Flag of
| Columbia" the words of which were by
| W. A. Maline, a personal friend of the
! President.
This afternoon the party went TO Ausable
| Chasm by special train The party con-
sisted or the President, Vice President and
Mrs. Hobart, Secretary Porter Mrs. Alger
and daughters, Mrs. W. L. Bailey and
Miss Ager; Assistant Private Secretary
| Cortelyou, Major Pruden, Hon. George
| Standish Weed, Hon. 7. F. Conway and
| Vice President and Manager II. G. Young,
/ of the d. s H.
AT Port Kent group Of summer board
ers and natives greeted the President with
cheers, cannon crackers and singing, MY
| Country, 'Tfs OF Thee" A bow from the
! steps WIS the Presidents acknowledge
ment. At the station an Old man boarded
| the train, saying that he wanted TO shake
hands with the President. His request was
| granted The old man said that his name
| was stiles McMullen. and that he was born
July 10, 1896, at st. Adams, Vt lie also
| stated that he had a dim recollection Of
| seeing Gen. Washington when he was but
| three yeaIs Of age. when the Father OF
has Country made visit TO Albany
Arriving AT the chasm, the party went
the entire length of the chasm. The
/ President led the way and was not in the
least phased by the hard climbing. Tho
President greatly enjoyed the boat ride
through the rapids, where the water rushes
through rocky gorge hundreds OF feet
| deep. Tit ride is thrilling one. Presi-
dent Mckinley was deeply impressed.
| Tomorrow the party will visit Lake
| Placid. in the Adirondacks. They wiz
Also visit John Browns grave.
The times., 1897-08-11
OFFICIAL NOTE OF WARNING
Prospective Gold Hunters Cautioned
by the Interior Department.
Hardships and Dangers of the Trip
TO the Ice-Bonnd Treasure Fields
Plainly Pointed Out.

The Department of the Interior desires it
understood that it considers trial trip to
Alaska a this season dangerous venture,
and 50 far as lies in its power viii dissuade
people from taking the risk. Judge Ryan,
Acting Secretary of the Interior, yesterday y
afternoon issued tn following circular:
To Whom 1t May Concern:
In view of information received at this
department, that 900 persons with 1000
tons of baggage and freight are now wait
ing, at the entrance to White Pass, in
ALASKA, for an opportunity TO cross the
mountains to the Yakon River, and that
many more are preparing TO join them,
L deem it proper to call the attention
Of all who contemplate making that trip
TO the exposure, privati ton, suffering and
danger incident thereto at this advanced
period or the year, even If they should
succeed in crossing the mountains.
To reach Dawson City, when over the
Pass, 700 miles of difficult navigation on
the Yukon River, without adequate means
OF transportation, viii still be before them,
and il is doubtful if the journey can be
completed before the river is closed bv
ice.
am moved TO draw public notice to
these conditions by the gravity of the
possible consequences to people detained
In tie mountainous wilderness during five
or six months OF an Arctic winter, when
no relief can reach them, however great
the need. G. N. BLISS,
Secretary of the Interior.
The information on which this circular
was prepared was received at the depart
rent from several credible andindependent
sources.
The times., 1897-08-11
THE PERsEIDs POSTPONED.
A Meteoric show Swept Off the
Celestial Stage.

The perseid shower did dnotcome down this
morning according to the predictions OF
predicticns had been verified the north
east heavens would have been fairly ablaze
at l a. m. with yellow meteors from the
constellation Perseus, that group OF stars
giving the August rneteors their name.
These alleged Perseids didn't come TO
time last August and people in this vicinity
are getting TO be a little skeptical on this
subject. 1t is true that it was somewhat
cloudy. bot not 30 much so as that it should
have concealed the triilions upon trillions
Of Perseids who were advertised. The
storm OF the early evening was, however,
a big enough thing to have swept the yellow
sous and daughters of PeTseus clean Off the
celestial stare.
The times., 1897-08-11
A Reckless Driver Arrested.

William Coats, eolored driver for the
Columbia Packing Company, was arrested
by officer G.. O. Girard and taken to the
Third precinct station house yesterday
evening fo1 reckless driving on PennsyI-
vania avenue. opposite the White House.
He was released on $40 collateral to APP
pear in the police court this morning.
Coats Was driving his delivery wagon east
on the wrong SIDE of the street and eti-
lided with buggy owned by Mrs. II. v
Smith. OF Arlington, Va. going west, dam
aging the buggy slightly by twisting OFF
a wheel. The occupants OF the carriage
were net injured.
The times., 1897-08-11
A BURGLAR KILLED.
shot ia the Act of Robb!ng a Jersey
City saloon.

New York, Aug. O. "A burglar who has
as vet not bean identified. but who Is
supposed TO have been crook from this
city, was shot dead early this morning in
Jersey City, while in the act OF burglariz-
ing q saloon
An acccmplIce OF the shot thief man
aged TO make his escape, while tie man
who did the shooting was standing over
his victim. The killing occurred in u
saloon at No. $50 Ocean avenue, and was
done by Frank stuttgen, aged thirty six.
a saloonkeepsr.
Stuttgen discoN cred the two men trying
TO rob his saloon at 4 O'Clock this mcrn-
ing. He called on the men TO surrender, and
one OF them made motion as if 20 draw
weapon Stuttgen quickly fired, the
bullet striking the burglar in the stomach.
The wounded man sank to the floor and
as Stuttgen advanced toward him, begged
that he would not shoot again. he said ne
was done for, and SO he was, for he died
in few minutes
In the excitement the other burglar
dashed psst his comrade, and springlue
through a rear window, made his escape
The times., 1897-08-11
DISASTER ON a TOwBOAT.
Two Dead, Two Injured and Ten
Nissipg-Au Probably Drowned.

Siissipg-AH Probably Drowned.
Cairo. H., A ug 1o.-Two dead, two in
iured, one OF them fatally. and ten missing
is the result OF an accident on the tow boat
Fritz about 1880 O'Clock last night ten
miles below Cairo.
The gang OF colored men, who had been
loading lumber, were huddled around the
boiler To escape heavy rainstorul, when
one of the lower flues of the starboard
boiler let go and dense cloud of scalding
steam enveloped the whole boat.
The steamer Ira Lee was fortunately
passing and Immediately came to the
assistance OF the Fritz The injured were
taken on the Lee and cared for.
They were:
Nathan Ethridge.
Thorlas Bowles.
Ed Green.
John Anderson
Ten were missing. They We're blown over
board and were undoubtedly drowned.
They Were:
James Smith.
SameGl porteIfield.
John Wright.
Levi Knight.
Ste ewart Walker.
Nash Zes.
James Schalterfield
Iras Boyd.
Thomas Thomas.
Henry Sanuels.
Early this morning Greene and Bowies
died, and there is little chance for Eth
ridge to recover. The Fritz can be re-
Daired
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oraers af the commissioners.

The Commissioners have ordered that
leave or absence, with pay. be granted for
ope month to E. s. Greenwell; that 35
feet of I5-inch sewer be constructed on
the north side of @ street northeast, be-
tween Eighth and Ninth streets: that pub
lie hydTant be erected at the corner of
Twent y-secUnd and ID streets northwest;
thai a brick she'd be built at the Canal
sileet property yard al a cost OF $3.50, To
be pro rated against the appropriation Of
tire surface department; that Howard a.
Burr be appointed skilled laborer in the
street lighting at compensation OF $3.50
ller CAV.
The times., 1897-08-11
A SMALL WRECK.
shifting Engine Deraiied in the
Pennsylvania Freight Yards.

shifting Engine Derailed in the
Pennsylvania Freight Yards.
A Small wreck occurred at the corner
of Virginia avenue and Sixth street south
west about / O'Clock this morning, caus
ing slight damage to the tenders OF shift
ing engine No. 65-
The shifter was attached to q number
of baggage and express cars and was bout
to back them into the shed OF the Adams
Express Company, at the corner of Sixth
street and Virginia avenue, when the
tender jumped the track and was thrown
over on one side.
The engine was stopped, but This could
not be done until after the tender was
wedged in peculiar postum, md king it
very, difficult TO replace It upon the rails
The wrecking crew was immediately
called, and Ia ter appeared upon the scene
with a force of men, who at oncc began to
put the tender upon the track
The week caused delay of several
hours. Fortunately no one was injured