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Evening star., 1897-06-05
A TALE OF SLAVERY DAYS.
Why Thrifty Jim Refused to Buy Hi,
Freedom.


From Harper's Drawer.
Before the war, in the days of slavery q
New York jeweler Of prominent family
who can be called Mr.. X, had owing to
him a bill Of $1,000 from a reputedly
wealthy family in the south. Time after
time the bill was rendered. but there was
no response, and finally Mr.. X, as he
chanced to have other business taking him
beyond the Mason and Dixon line decided
to call at the house of his debtor in New
Orleans and see IL he could get some sat
isfaction for his claim.
On his arrival there he found that his
debtor was in a bad way financially and
had but little money. although running an
expensive establishment. A proposition
was made that Mr.. x. take in payment of
his bill negro named Jim, a very bright
fellow, and considered to be worth fully
81 500. Jim was an expert horseman and
through all his life had been working in
the stables of his master.
Mr.. x. was in q quandary. His abolition
list ideas prevented him from being slave
owner, but his natural anxiety to receive
something for the bill due him almost de-
payment. Finally a bright idea suggested
itself. and he called the negro to him.
Now, Jim,' said he. Il am going to be
your new master. I do not want to live
here in the south and look after you, nor
do wish to take you to the north with
me- Now, I've been thinking of this plan:
Will you be honest, sober and attentive to
business If set you up in the cab trade in
this city? Will you turn over every cent
to me and not steal from me? If you prom
ise will set you up in business, and when
you send me the money that you earn I
will credit half of it to you. When your
amounts to 81 200 you can buy your free
dom and then We can continue partners in
the business, or you can buy me out. II
you do not want to make any promises. or
II you will not keep the promises that you
may make, / will sell you. and then you
may get a hard master"
Jim, of course, promised, and what Is
more remarkable he kept his word Mr.. x.
bought for him three cabs and as many
teams and allowed him full management
Of the business. So we'll did Jim take care
of the enterprise that within a year he had
charge Of nine cabs and several teams of
horses for each cab. He sent his money
regularly to New York, and within two
years his share Of the profits amounted to
over 81, 800. But still he made no sugges-
ton that any Of his money be turned over
20 Mr.. x. for his freedom.
Mr.. x. did not wish to speak about the
matter to Jim. but he was anxious to get
some cash value for the slave. He accord
ingly sent friend to see Jim and find out
what was the matter. The friend went to
Jim and said to him:
'Jim. you have sent to Mr.. K nearly
1910, haven't your
'sYassir," said Jim.
"And &, 800 of that money win be yours
II you buy your freedom. won't itf'
'Yassir," said Jim again.
your freedom, and when you do you win
have s., 600 left, and can stnl continue In
partnership with Mr.. x. Why don't you
buy your freedomf'
:Look yere, boss said Jim, solemnIy;
slook we're: yo' doan' ketch dis chicken yere
a-buyin' . niggah dat has consumption"
Evening star., 1897-06-05
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Hanging Of Lewis Second Event IN Fair
hx for Same OHense.
Henry Jackson the Previous Ex.
snple-C1osins Of the Schools
General and Personal News.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. SO King Street,
Bell Telephone, No. LOG.
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Bell Telephone, No. LOG.
ALEXANDRIA. Va.
June s, 1897.
The hanging Of James Lewis brings out
the fact that but one other execution for
the same offense has ever occurred In the
county.
In 1887 free colored man, Henry Jack
son. was hanged for the crime Of which
Lewis was convicted.
The old records of Fairfax county show:
"At an examining court held September
IL. 1887, for the trial of Jackson, negro
Henry. free man. charged with commit
wood: Present-Silas Burke, Edward Sangs-
ter, John H. HALEY, VIM. H. Chichester
and John Millan." the court considered him
guilty "and ought to be tried before the
circuit superior court"
Inc prisoner was committed to Jail by
William Ball, a justice Of the peace, and
his counsel was Geo. w. Hunter, jr. The
next record in the case is ''at a circuit
superior court Of law and chancery for the
county OF Fairfax on Tuesday, the oath
day Of October. 1897, present the Hon.
John Scott, one Of the judges" etc. Chas.
which found the Indictment. Thos. F. Ma
son appeared as counsel for the prisoner
by request Of the court. Jackson Henry
was found guilty and sentenced to be exc
SutcO Ou the frlQay In december,
1887, between 10 am. and Pm, at the
usual place Of execution"
Schools Closing.
The public schools of this city will close
for the summer holiday as follows: Wash
ington. June %; Lee, June q; HaIlowell,
June "a, and Snowden, June 25. The prl-
vate schools will close in the latter part
Of the month.
Sent to Jail for Cruelty.
Aaron Jackson was before the mayor
again this morning, charged With cruelty
treating his child. This is chronic charge
against jackson. Whenever he gets drunk
he takes 1t out on his little one. He has
just served thirty days for the offense, and
this morning was fined IS and in default
OF payment will serve thirty days more in
the chain gang.
Runaway Team.
A horse attached to a wagon belonging
to Mr.. Oscar Baggott became frightened
this morning, on South Royal street, and
ran away. Charles Baggott, VINO was driv-
ing, was thrown violently to the ground
ard badly hurt. Mr.. Richard H. Wattles
at a great personal risk, ran into the street
and stopped the horse. Young Baggott, al
though painfully was not seriously hurt.
General and Personal Notes.
Mr.. Lewis Daniels Of the city gas works
while taking out gas meter yesterday
was badly burned.
Rev. ]. T. Williams will preach at Ran
dolph-Macon College, Front Royal, Sun
day.
Evening star., 1897-06-05
Drov.ninx. ofi DR.. Her1ert ro,vn.

Mrs. NJ L. Town Of the Post ONCE De-
partment received the sad intelligence from
Galveston, Texas, yesterday, that her son,
DR.. Herbert 8. Town. had been Drowned
while bathing In the SURF DR.. Town was
native Of Washington. and after gradu-
ating from the Columbian University Med
icai College, In 1893. went 70 Oklahoma to
practice his profession. He removed thence
to Louisiana, where he was hiehfy sncs
cessful. He spent the winter In this citv
.recuperating his health. and was on his
way home when he met bis death.
Evening star., 1897-06-05
ENSIGN STONES CASE OVER,
findings of the Court VIII he SEN
Here SOOn

After two sessions, one from 1920 am.
to noon, and the other from 2 PM until 6
p.m.. yesterday, the naval officers who are
nquiring into the charges preferred by
Swits Conde against Ensign Stone Of the
monitor Puritan. now at New York, an
nounced that the investigation was closed.
The findings Of the board will be SUBJ
mitted to Admiral Bunce, who will forward
them to Washington. The proceedings
have pat the navy yard in a broad grin at
the expense of the complainant 1t is be-
Neved that the department will take no no
tice OF the findings, other than to put them
on file.
= Mr.. Conde complained that Ensign Stone
had annoyed him by his persistent atten-
tions to his daughter, Miss Emily Conde.
Evening star., 1897-06-05
To Investigate the Mint.

Acting under instructions from Score
tary Gage. Assistant Secretary Vanderiip
viii 60 to Philadelphia in few days to
mint with special reference to the alleged
discrimination against veterans Of the war
by the democratic administration. The re-
instatement Of about sixty ex-soldiers has
been requested and Mr.. Vanderiip win look
into the merits Of each case.
Evening star., 1897-06-05
Presidential Noni..tio.s oo.ar.e1

Presidential Noninations oonnrnaeA.
The Senate In executive session yester-
day confirmed the following nominations:
Asa G. Sharp Of Gary. Ma. to be agent
for the Indianss OF the Ponca. Pawnee,
otoe and Oakland agency In Oklahoma
Territory.
Postmssters-New Hampshire. Fred p.
Dearth. Woodsville; Kentucky. Thomas 81.
Baker. Louisville: Montana, Charles A.
Burg. Livingston: Oregon. Ezra 81. WOOD
Evening star., 1897-06-05

Pine Hnl. N. T.. 10 to have Z big hotel
In two counties-one end dry, the other
wet.
Texas produces one-third Of the Ameri-
can cotton crop and has but three cotton
millA
Evening star., 1897-06-05
Woodward :, LOthrOp,
10th, IIth and F SITS. N. w.
1.-THE Birth of Our Nations Flag"

H.
to the Of Il true American The taye
Is sale a a
02x29 O OOeach
Evening star., 1897-06-05

G1aM n maxkea By this trade mayk. sokf1&R0
CT q eysy pisss = gsnuins In
Evening star., 1897-06-05
The Trcas.ry .0ela.

The withdrawal OF 10000 In goId from
the, New York subtfeasury today for shin
ment to Europe reduces the net xoid hsl-
ancs In the treasury. to s1A8s41e. .106
Evening star., 1897-06-05

Mexico 4 buying mora Of Uncle samsl
hams every year,
Evening star., 1897-06-05
Inn Mems Outfittimg Department.

We showing greater than Mems Separate
Summer Coats Office home The line
Blue Black Serge Coats single double breasted regulars
and
Black Alpacas in splendid varietregulars and stous
Cream Moha, weight Plaid Checked Cheviots
Linen effects, Cotton Office Coats
Owing increasing
lines of
celent
$780, 5000, $3.50, $500 and $50 each.
We added lines of Cycle Suits-at-
tracive and servceable fabrics-wer
Ranging i'm Price from So. .95 Upward.
LIST
Evening star., 1897-06-05

Ladies' French Flannel Waists to Order.
In Shimaing Department making order ladies
Fine Colored French Flannel Waists for
Seashore and Mountain Wear,
and for Bicycling Golng and other outdoor sports.
The goods xqusie fine the colorngs
full and combinations dark checks pads
have produced.
DSample Waists exhibition in mems window
Evening star., 1897-06-05
The Stores ait Its Best

II me SUOF@ aU IUS B@SU
These bright June days with the new, fresh, wanted
things, and exceptional inducements offered in
Housekeeping Requisites weQfas articles conducive
to personal comfort during the summer months.
Monday, am Important Sale of
Thin Wash Dress Fabrics
For Warm Weather Wear
Harpers Bazr say"It evident that this when
thin be the fashionable Summer al
peculiarly fascinating from their dainty coorng appear
and this they than bewchng for
fabrics used Nets Grenadines, Organdies and
all fabrics of that description greatly in demand"
We have pleasure announcing that special purchases
choice all the fashionable
these fabrics and allow specially low prices follows
Evening star., 1897-06-05

Lace=Stripe linen.
A very sheer fabric, in natural FAX color, with
lace stripes Of twotoned colorings. Has sold read
ily at 25c. yard. This lot was purchased in a
way that allows US to sell at the extraordinarily
low price,
l5c. A YARD.
Regular Price, 25c.
Printed Organdie.
A large number of new and exquisite patterns has
just been added to 25c. Printed Organdes; also
q complete line Of plain colors; and all marked at
the uniform price.
lOc. A YARD.
Regular Price, 25c.
French Dimity,
Printed in a host of handsome and artistic floral
designs.
Csc. A YARD.
Regular Price, 371Ac.
French Organdie,
Printed in such exquisite designs only Freres
Koechlin. and Koechlm, Baumgarten & Gle can pro-
duce. Our entire stock reduee ed to
2OC. AYAnD.
Former Price, 371ac.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-04

SHOT DOWN In
HIS OWN HOME.
John C0nnor Probably Fatally
Wounded at Boston.
Mrs. Mary Dolan Arrested on Charge
of Attempted Murder.

Maiden, Mass, Nov. 3.-Mrs. Mary
Dolau, who lived at John Connor's resi-
dence here, was arrested this morning at
3.30lon the charge of assault with dan-
gerous weapon, with intent TO kill, upon
Mr. Connor.
Conpor went home about l.30 this
morning and few moments after he
entered tho house, shots were heard, fol-
lowed by cries for the police. When the
officers entered Connor was found lying
on the floor with blood flowing from n
wound in his head. A bullet had entered
under the right ear and came out under
the chin.
Search was then made for Mrs. Dnlan
and she was found at the home OF her
mother and placed under arrest
Connor, who Is "a years of age, and n
driver Of an express wagon here, was
removed 10 the hospital and is not ex-
pccted to live. The woman was arraigned
in the district court here this morning
and held under $1,000 until November ii,
TO await tine result OF Copnor's injuries.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-04
SOME OF THE OLD BUILDINGS.

erty bolcers will interfere with the pros
gress of the public work, now underway
at the north part of the city. The OBJ.
lection comes from the parties named and
doing business under the firm name of
the Providence Betting company. Al
injunction is asked restraining the city
from tearing down buildings in the path
of the main saver which is TO be- contiD
ued northward to the point designated
I'm the plans.
The courts have already passed upon
the question here raised and decided that
the city had the right TO proceed as II has
thus far and rs far as IL proposes to 60
1t is claimed that the river is not navi-
gable up 10 Mill street, hut tho city main
tains that IL is, but for the instructions
placed in the stream by abutting owners.
The city also declares that tide watsr
flows "a far as the Mill strest bridge The
work of building the new sewer was be-
gun BY Contractor Shaw last Monday rs
was announced liz The News.
Workmen are now engaged in digging
at the rear of the two bricS buildings
facing on Smith street nearly opposite
Canal street They cannot proceed but
little distance further north before they
come To the property owned and leased by
the Providence Betting Company. IL con-
sists Of couple OF old rickety brick build
they are unoccupied and of little value.
The main building of the hclting COM
pany faces oil Charles street and there up.
pears Tn he n connection with the Mill
street buildings by wooden structure
that spans the river in the rear. The
Mill street buildings ana the wooden
building over the river will have TO be
removed before the sewer contractor can
proceed more than 200 feet more.
The city must provide "a clear path for
tho sewer contractor and it will h8vo to
get the buildings mentioned out OF the
way before long or pay for the delay. The
two brick buildings facing on smith
street are tenantIess and they will bs
deinoli shad as soon a. the work Is called
for Back of these two buildings there
is little else than few shanties, barn
or two and the betting company's prop
erty which bids fair 10 call a halt on the
work. Once beyond this obstruction the
city will experience no difficulty up TO
the point at which it has received the
right of way The betting company out
of the way, there will he but few
feet to reach Mill street ut the point
where IL touches Bark street. The
street improvement will cesr the
Fletcher Manufacturing Company
Office building but u will take nine fcst
of the old fire engine station at the juno
ton of Mil and Bark streets. The lat
ter street j. narrow and important
passage way that runs up the hill and
passes at the side of the American Screw
Company's works. The right OF way has
been obtained To beyond the screw fac
tory and the committee is now neRotiat-
ing for street and sewer room further on.
The property involved in this great i'm
provcmcnt for the North End Is OF little
value ana the city can make the change
at comparatively small cost
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-04

had gone down srrived here at 3 o'clock
this morning.
The Fortuna was drifting helplessy
about having been badly damaged in the
collision when the schooner Laura l..
Sprague OF Lynn. Capt. Nixon, from Jack
sonville for Portland. Me-. hove in sight
at 10 o'clock Tuesday.
The Fortuna at this time was 20 miles
southwest OF Block Island. The three
seamen who had been left on the Fortuna
asked to be taken off. The Sprague took
the men on board ana Capt. Nixon after
ing but little water decided To make an
effort To get her into port. Engineer Les
ter Seiders' Seamen Charles Anson and
Erick Granburg OF the Sprague together
with Seaman Frank kindoman of the
Fortuna were placed on board the dam
aged schooner AID the Spraguc proceeded
OH her voyage. The only whole sails on
the vessel were her jibs Both wind and
weather were favorable and she arrived
here at o'clock this morning. Her star
board quarter and afterhouse are badly
damaged and the spanker, mainsail and
foresail are split. she was otherwise
damaged.
The Fortuna was bound form Newport
NewF, Va, to Boston. She will tempor-
ariIy repair and proceed To her destina-
tion. She registers 5S2 tons and is owned
in Boston. The Briery which is also
here will make repairs before proceeding
10 Portsmouth, her destination.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-04
Blaze at Boston Causes
Loss of $4,000.
STARTED In RATTAN SHOP
Flames Soon Spread From Place
Where They Originated.
APPROXIMATE LIST OF LOSSES.

Boston, Nov 4.-The extensive estab-
lishment of the Haywood Brothers &
Wakefield Co., manufacturers and
dealers in rattan furniture, 172 to 1SS
Portland street, and II To 81 Lancas-
ter street, with frontage on CaueewGy
street, was badly damaged by fire this
forenoon. The loss is estimated at
$40, 900.
Shortly before O'Clock vast volumes of
smoke were seen pouring out of the base
ment of the building on Lancaster street
side. An alarm was Immediately rung
in aud when the fire department arrived
brisk blaze was in progress. A second
and third alarm were Immediately sent
in. The building is a seven-s story brick
block. The upper floors are used entirely
by the rattan company n stock, store and
shipping rooms. The fire started near the
elevator well in the basement in the rear
of the building. from an unknown cause.
and soon spread 10 the second and third
floors. The first floor was stocked with n
full complement of rattan work and the
fire spread Co the Adjoining store of w.
b. Badger & Co, lSO A and Is Portland
street, used as n salesroom for office
desks and furniture. The fire worked
considerable havoc in the easements Of
the entire block.
\. j. Iuttle. hardware and cutlery
dealers 170 and l1S Portland street, whose
cellar was stocked with nails. hose.
shovels and hardware stock, sustained
considerable damage.
The total loss is estimated at 1920, 00O.
spportioned as follows: Haywood
Brothers and Wakefield company. $50. =
600; insured w. B. Badger * Co., SIS, p
600, insured a. j. Tuttle. 5000, insured /,
Peter Brigham estate, $40, 600.
The stock in the large store Of Cobb,
Bates a Yerxa, who occupy the ground
floor on Causeway and Portland streets,
was somewhat damaged by smoke.
Fireman Peter Ryan OF Engine 2S was
badly cut about the legs by falling glass.
The vast volume of smoke which rose in
thick blaze just above the building,
attracted thousands Of spectators from
every section OF the city.
Haywood Brothers and the Wakefield
Rattan company were consolidated on
Oct olor lsi. this year. and have factories
in San Francisco Chirugu. Gardiner ana
Wakefield
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-04

cnn be found with the weather 1t is good
enough for anybody. AS for the winter
Mr.. Ladue SAYS he has suffered more from
the cold in northern New York than he
ever did in Alaska or the north west.
Men chop wood in their shirt sleeves i'm
front of their doors with the temperature
40 degrees below zero. and suffer no in
convenience. The air is very dry and one
does not noticeth cold.
There Is usually about three feet OF
snow during TIE winter and no thaws.
The winter days are only about two hours
from sunrise TO sunset. but the twilight
lasts oil night. Dawson City is now the
principal point in the mining regions.
The population last June was 1000. 1t has
saw mills stores and three churches.
BY far the best way to reach Dawson is
by the Chilkoot Pass. SO Mr. Ladue says
By going over that route there Is only six
miles of hard travel. The balance is fsily
good. Mr.. Ladue thinks there will he
suffering there this winter, owing TO so
many rushing up there not supplied with
provisions enough to last the winter
through. But no one need suffer that
will have foresight enough TO take good
supply of provisions.
In this connection it is interesting to
note the prices OF various articles in Daw-
son CITY June 1897: Flour, 100 pounds,
sl2; fresh beet pound, 80 cents: granu-
lated sugar "A pound. 20 cents; pickaxes
each. s6; shoveis each 81; lumber dressed
1000 feet, $3.50: whiskey n glass, 90 cents
wbiskey a gallon, Sl5 to $25; tobacco n
pound s.; cigars 1.-TWO for cents here)
each 80 cents
Some restaurant prices are also interest
ing: Soup, 30 cents; ham and eggs,
So; coffee 25c: bread (loaf), 700; omelette,
15n; bacon, ST.
Gambling is very prevalent but IL is ali
"on the square " Ths stakes are often
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-04
A TRAIN SHED
CONFERENCE.
Held at the Office of
Mayor McGuinneSS.
A PLAN WAS SUBMITTED.
Company Wantei to Put Umbrella
Shaped Contrivances.
CITY WOULD NOT GIVE CONSENT.

Train sheds was the subject OF con-
ference between city officials and officials
representing the New York, New Haven
and Hartford Railroad company in the
Office of the mayer in city hall at IL
o'clock this morning. The city was rep
resented by Mayor McGuinntss, City
Solicitor Francis Colwell. ity hngiueer
Clapp. Consulting Engineer j. Herbert
Shedd, and Councilman Howard o.
Sturges
1he railroad company was represented
by Chief Engineer Curtis ana Attorney
Louis L. Angell. The railroad reprcson-
taiives wanted the privilege OF erecting
umbrella shaped contrivnnces to protect
passergers, but the city ti.icials would
no. listen to the proposition and insisted
on train sEels to conform TO the general
plan submitted ana accepted IN 1851
lie ra,iroad chief engiuoer Submitted
draw Jugs Of what the railroad comuany
would erect " ithuut further controversy
but us they appeared inadequate TO the
uen amos as the oity officials saw item
tie plans were rejected.
Tho city Officials we're not over particu-
lar that the plans already accepted should
he carried out TO the letter, but thee we're
un ted i'm their determination To- have n
pl tfGrm shelter tia: woula nll the bill in
all essCntisls
The conference did not result In any
definite conclusion and the settlement of
tho existing diilicuity appears TO be as tar
of rs ever.
The engineers representing the city and
thu railroad company W AL awe the matter
further cousideration and look the situB-
tion at he railroad station over carefully
TO SEQ II some satislaciCry compromise
cannot bs arrived at. The consultation
will 10 tetvtv,n City Engineer Clapp
Consulting Eugincer Sliced ana Cbict
Engineer Curtis. anu they will report at
the next meeting OF the committee.
City Solicitor GolNcll stattd 10 The
News reporter that he would probably ile
reply 10 the answer made To the court
few days ago. but ha did not have tue
document prepared. ~ WITS in bis mind
ard 10 would be ready for the cor sidars-
tion of the court in due season. The an
swer of the railroad company Is 10 infor-
nation filed ly tLc city and the reply
that the city solicitor viii make Is 10 the
answer.