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Evening star., 1897-08-17
UPPER MARLBORO' FAIR
Several Washington Firms Represented
Among the Exhibitors.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
UPPER MARLBORO. Nd, August H.
The fifth annual exhibition of the Agri-
cultural Fair Ass ociation of Southern
Maryland opened here today under the
most favorable auspices. and there is every
reason to believe that the outcome will be
fully equal to any fair that has been held
here in previous years.
From soon after midnight the grounds
have been a scene Of hustle and activity
and there was indeed but little intermis-
sion of the noise incident to the arrival
of exhibits during the entire night
When the hour arrived for throwing
open the gates to the public, there was
scarcely a department of the fair that was
not filled with entries. This was notably
the case with that of poultry. where it Is
said there are specimens of almost every
variety known not only Of chickens, but
all other members of the poultry family
The display Of horses and cattle is very
fine, and the exhibit made by firm in
Washington has received many commenda-
tons. The same house is also represented
in the departments of household articles
and farm and vegetable products
Some Of the exhibits made by manu-
facturers of farming implements are very
praiseworthy. amt ng them being those of
Messrs William 1. Brooks & Co. and P. H
Heiskell & Co. of Washington, the A. H.
Farauhar Company, York, Pas, and the
Columbia Wagon Company, Columbia, Pa.
In field and garden products the displays
are regarded as excellent: There are also
splendid specimens of the smaller fruits
raised in this and adjoining counties.
The heavy rain which fell here yesterday
vas of considerable benefit to the grounds
generally, though, unfortunately. some of
the fancy We rk in the-household depart
ment was badly damaged by the water
beating IN upon 1t.
the comfort of the guests. especially the
new dining accommodations. There are
120 entries for the races, and fine horses
will be brought on the course the first day.
place tomorrow. except for the horses ana
a part of the poultry exhibit, which will be
decided Wednesday,
The The fol- foildWins are the entries for the
william C.,s Nina Noble, Partially Aimist,
Eta Moore, Chimes Bug.
clops. jr., fr Night, Claymore, IT,, Daisy,
Lucena, Hazel, Miss Bird.
Half-mile Cheats. running, two in three
spaniard. syenetia II, sorosa. Kinnie
Maid of Screen, Mabel. Alphonse, DIR. Ash,
George R.=Rhynester. Dora Lamar. Pom
woy. ~ e.s-sL :sA
wood. ConSolation. Dare Devil Lotion.
The following are tomcrrow.s (second
day. entries for the races:
IA class, trot-Lady Gilbert, Dukes,
Princess ofioff. Primrose Maid. Julian
24O class, trot-Lee Edwards, Frisk. Dr.
Bill. Antello Vs. sHallock. Lucy A., Cleo-
vice. Mr.. Happy
Three-quarter-mile heats-Ir.sh Pat, Will
Strat,cn, Thurless. DR.. Jones, Hazlet AL
phopse. Joe Courtney. Rhymster, Avon,
Florine Hubbard.
horses-Mable Bond, Venetia H. Sorrosa,
Planter, Orphan, Forest.
Evening star., 1897-08-17

Commander ]. c. Morong Of the navy
will be retired on the 28th of August, hav-
ing reached the age limit. He was ap-
pointed acting ersign in April. 1S63 and
ordered to the Mississippi squadron He
was made ensign in the regular navy in
March; 1868, later being made master He
became lieutenant commander June s, 1884
and commander in June, 1888. He at one
time commanded the naval station at Puget
sound. His retirement will result in the
promotion of Lieutenant Commander Al
bert Ross, to be commander: Lieut. J. A.
Norris. to be lieutenant comm ander; Junior
Lieut.. Capehart. to be lieutenant, and En-
sign Durall. to be lieutenant of the junior
grade.
Evening star., 1897-08-17
AN IMPORTANT DECISION
Stock Brokers Restrained From Disposing
of Collateral.
Judge Bradley Holds That Notes
Given In Stock TransactiOns Are
Null and Void.

In the case of Florence L. Charming
against Macdonald. Bullock & Co.. stock
brokers, Judge Bradley this afternoon
granted an injunction, restraining the de-
PENDANTS from dfsposng of about 5000
worth of tewelry which was given by the
complainant to the firm as security for GER
tain promissory notes, the notes having
been given by her in her transactions with
the defendants
Judge Bradley also granted the COM
plainant's petition for the appointment of
receiver to take charge of the jewelry
pending final hearing of the case.
Judge Bradley said the notes were null
and void, and referred to the complaina nj !
transactions with the firm in stocks as gam
bling.
Evening star., 1897-08-17
MAY CALL DIR. WHITMAN.
Rumor In Connection With the Resig-
nation of President Andrews.


In connection with the retirement of
President Andrews of Brown University
rumors are in circulation regarding the fill
ing of the vacancy. Among those who
have been mentioned for the appointment
are Rev. DR.. B. l.. Whitman, president of
Columbian University of this city; Presi-
dent W. H. Wheeler of Cornell University;
DIR. Strcut of Rochester and ex-President
Hill of Rochester.
Rev. DIR. Whitman is at present at Mar
tha's Vineyard on a vacation trip, and will
not return to Washington until September
u. For tnat reason it was impossible to
learn this afternoon whether or not he had
been approached in connection with the
presidency of Brown University
1t is stated to be quite certain that as an
outcome of President Andrews retirement
several members of the faculty will resign.
Just how many of the professors and in
structors will quit the institution is not
definitely known, but three. possibly four
of those who signed the faculty remon-
STRANGE requesting the corporation to recon-
slider President Andrews resignation have
signified their readiness to leave on the
spot. 1t is said that they signed the pro-
test with the full knowledge that if Presi-
dent Andrews resigned they would also.
According to a man who is connected
with the corporation, this means that most
if not all of the twenty-four professors who
signed will be gradually disposed of.
1t is said, moreover, that Chancellor God
dard, who is in Europe, has been heard
from, and that he has concluded to act
with the majority of the trustees and fei-
lows. and vote to accept President An
drewS' resignation.
Rev. H. L. Wayland of Philadelphia, a
member of the Brown University corpora
ton, is quoted as saying that the corpora
tiun was totally surprised when the an
nouncement was made that the president
had resigned. Rev. Mr.. Wayland thinks
the corporation has done nothing that it
had not perfect right to do, and, he adds,
1t Is child's talk to say that the action of
the corporation was not courteous to the
president.
The officers of the class of 1896 of Brown
University have prepared and mailed to
the individual members of the class for
signature, a proposed letter to the corpora
ton of the university. requesting that the
| resignation OF President Andrews be not
accepted.
Evening star., 1897-08-17
WOMAN IN DISTRESS,
sympathy Secures Release of ,
Widow Charged With Deception.

sympathy Secures Release of n
Widow Charged With Deception.
A m.ddle-aged woman, whose name was
given as Ida Roberts. and who said she
lived at No. 512 9Th street, in South Wash
ington. was arrested in Anacostia about
ncon today, charged with deception in So
liciting assistance for the purpose of de-
fray.ng her brother-in-law's funeral ex-
penses.s She had been about Anacostia for
several days. and had collected small
amount of money. II was her declarat ton
that her brother -in-law had dropped dead
on the street. She had very little trouble
exciting the sympathy of the charitably
disposed. but when it was suspected that
she had imposed on the people. complaint
was made, and today Policeman King ar
rested her.
The investigation made by the police de-
yeioped the fact that the woman Is 4 widow
with four small children to support, end
when this was learned her alleged victims
easily understood how the woman may
have been forced to adopt some means not
legitimate to feed ard shelter them. Learn
ing of her pitiable condition.. the persons
from whom she had collected money re-
fused to prosecute her. and she was re-
leased from custody.
Evening star., 1897-08-17

A young man about whose color there
seems to be dispute was arrested In front
oil kernan's Theater about noon today
and locked up on suspicion of insanity. His
name was given as Frederick Johnson and
he told the police that his father lives at
No 1873 Michigan avenue, Chicago but his
Iathers name does not appear in the
directory at the address given. Special
Ofheer Wannen arrested him because of
his peculiar conduct. The man seems to
imagine. the police allege. that he con-
ducts theater trust. He thinks he owns
all the theaters in Boston, Washington and
other cities.
His sanity will be passed upon by the
police surgeons.
Evening star., 1897-08-17
CANNOT ACCEPT.

Secretary Gnge VIII Not he a Member
of the Monetary Commission.
Secretary Gage has been asked If he
would accept an appointment on the none
tary commission to be named tomorrow by
the executive committee of the Indianapo-
lis convention which meets at Saratoga
Secretary Gage states that he has no in
tention of going On the commission. He
is willing to did the commission in every
way possible, but he would not become a
member of it because that might give it an
official status which might commit the ad-
mnistration.
Evening star., 1897-08-17
A0judged to BE insane.

John w. Shelton, the colored man who
was principal In a row with John R.
Waters. also coiored, few days ago, as
published in The Star at the time, was
sent to the insane asylum today. Waters.
who Is also supposed to be insane. is held
at the Washington Asylum Hospital under
observation. 1t Is related that Mrs Waters.
mother of one Of the men, sent Shelton to
bring her son to her. and he enforced the
order by hitting the boy on the head. in
fiicting wound in which the doctors had
to put several stitches. II Waters Is found
to be insane he will be sent to the asylum
later.
Evening star., 1897-08-17
Iron Beam. Stolen.

During recent weeks number OF COM
plants have been received by the police
that iron beams used in the construction of
new buildings have been stolen. Some Of
item have been found where they had been
sold.
One day last week one Of the iron beams
was found in the possession of a workman
on a building, who represented that he had
been sent for 1t by the owner.
Today three colored men were arrested at
a new building, where, it is alleged, they
ere about to remove an iron beam. Mr..
Cross who made the complaint, asked the
police to prosecute the persons who are
buying the material, and rot those who are
taking 1t. II some of the receivers are
more thefts.
Evening star., 1897-08-17
DECLARE 1T A GENUINE WILL.
Verdict of the Jury in the Celebrated
Davis Estate Contest.


SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, August 17.-At
midnight the jury in the Davis will con-
test returned verdict finding that the dis-
puted testamentary document was genuine
If the will is now admitted 10 probate by
Judge Coffey, an estate valued at over
$l.WO,OO will be divided between Mrs
Belle Curtis and her sister, Lizzie Muir.
Mrs. Curtis is the wife of ex-Assemblym IN
John Curtis The case was stuobornly
fought by eastern relatives of Davis who
claimed tnat the will offered for probate
was forgery.
When the verdict was announced Attor-
ney Hogserty at once moved that the will
be not admitted to probate, Notwithstanding
the finding of the jury that the paper was
genuine He claimed that there was Lo
evidence to prove that it had been legally
executed Judge Coffee said that he would
listen to the argument today and pass on
the question of admitting the will to pro-
bate.
Evening star., 1897-08-17
DRUGGIST AND GROCER.
Two Local Business Men Make nm A,
sfEnment Today.

Two Local Business Men Make an As
sfEnment Today.
Edward H. Talbot engaged in the drug
business at 10th street and Rhode Island
avenue today made an assignment, for
the benefit of his creditors, to Marion Do
rian and ]. Enos Ray, jr. The liabilities
are placed at $1,553.S2, and the assets at
$1,715.6S.
An assignment for the benefit of his
creditors was also made today by Don L.
Sturges. engaged in the grocery business
at 1881 7th street, to John w. Bennett and
Lucas p. Loving. The liabilities are
placed at 81, ,4O3O1, and the assets at
$1,174.5O.
Evening star., 1897-08-17
COAST SURVEY CHANGES.
A Successor to Gen. Dufield VIII BE
Selected.

"A SuCccS8OE 10 Ten. DuHteI0 WIFI He
Selected.
Information today is that there is 10
doubt that changes in the coast and geo.
detic survey have been determined upon.
1t is undecided how far these changes will
go, but it is practically decided that Gen.
Duffield. superintendent of the bureau, will
be succeeded by some other man.
Treasury officials intend to go slow and
nothing will be Immediately done. 1t is
recognized that the position is not one to
permit of tnkering from a political sta i'd
point. and that a scientific man will be re-
quired as the successor of Gen. Duffield.
There are to be other changes. but moth
ing definite has been decided upon. The
committee some time ago appointed to In
vestigate matters in the coast and geodetic
survey made report, but this will not be
made public.
There has been no extensive shake up in
the bureau since Mr.. Cleveland made some
changes there about thirteen years ago.
Evening star., 1897-08-17
UPRISING IN INDIA.
British Troops Find the Tribesme n
Strongly Intrenched.

SIMLA. August IA reconnaissance in
the Swat valley has discovered the enemy
to be intrenched in the hills between ia
iala and Landaki. confirming the reports
of the gathering in force of the Upper
Swatis. Bonerwals and Handustini fanatics.
1t is expected that Gen. Blood, the Brit
ish commander. will order a prompt at
tack upon the enemy's positions.
Gen. Blood brought his ned guns into
action against the stone intrenchmerts of
the enemy. demolishing these works, where
upon the insurgent tribesmen fled.
Evening star., 1897-08-17

Compliment to American Liner by
Emperor WiIIiam'x Musicians.

Emperor Williams Musicians.
ST. PETERSBURG. August ia letter
received here from tourist on board the
steamer Ohio. which arrived at Crorstadt
on August Il. says that entering Rus
sian waters the steamer met the German
squadron accompanying Emperor William
of Germany, who has been visiting the
ear.
The Ohio salLted and the band of the
German imperial yacht Hohenzollern re-
piled by playing Yankee Doodle" which
was greeted with frantic cheers from the
tourists.
Evening star., 1897-08-17
Bold Attempt at Burglary.

Complaint was made to the police this af-
ternoon that an attempt had been made
last night to burglarize a house on the
Brentwood road. According to the report
made to the police there was an exciting
scene at the house. Pistols were drawn on
both sides. 1t was reported, but no blood
was spilled. The burglars. three In number,
escaped.
Evening star., 1897-08-17
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening, the high
est and the lowest and the closing PRICES of
the New York stock market today as re-
ported by Corson & Mccartney, members
New York stock exchange. Correspondents
Nessrs. Moore & Schley. No. so Broadway
Hi,r,I
Evening star., 1897-08-17
Government BOnds.
Quotations reported by Corson & Macart-

Grain and Cotton Markets.
Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers'. 1927 F st, members New YORK
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs
Lsdenburg. Thalmann & Co.. New York.
Evening star., 1897-08-17
Rnyalty On to Irelnna.

LIVERPOOL. August 1.-THE Duke and
Duchess of York and their suites started
this afternoon from Holyhead ON their way
to Ireland.
Evening star., 1897-08-17
nrIti.h Stenmer Do.t,

british steamer Boston City Ashore.
BRISTOL. August 1.-THE Er tish steam.
er Boston City. Captain Barclay, which ar
rived here today from New York. is ashore
in the river Avon.
Evening star., 1897-08-17

Brighton. and many of the parks Of Lon
don were laid out by him. He was in the
service of the queen for three years. and
in 1850 came to America. He at once came
to Washington, and the following year
went into the Office of b. B. French, COM
missioner of public buildings and grounds
and was shortly appointed to the position
of assistant surveyor for the county of
Washington.
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COrwin.
Mrs. Caryl is seriously ill.

Mrs. Caryl is seriously ill.
Mrs. Lucinda Stems is seriously ill.,
DR.. Rose is in attendance.
School began in the Hayden district
last Monday; Mrs. Verne Rose, teacher.
Mrs. Jane Manley of Hartford is be.
ing entertained at the home of her son
Glen.
Mrs. Bine Stearns is having a plate
glass put in her sitting room. Byron
Ostrander is doing the work.
The typhoid fever patients at Mrs.
Carp's are all on the gain except her
youngest boy, Dalton. Erysipelas has
set in and his recovery is doubtful.
A number of the neighbors of Mr..
and Mrs. Stephen Zimmerman gave
them farewell surprise last Saturday
evening. A rocking chair was left in
remembrance.
Mrs. Glenn Manley had narrow es-
cape from fatal accident. She drove
to Hartford and was about to get out of
the buggy when the horses made a
spring, one tug being uhfastened, and
the lines thrown down, they tipped the
buggy over. Mrs. Manley became
fastened in the top and was dragged
and knocked about at fearful rate.
Fortunately, the horses became tangled
in a hitching post so did not run far,
which probably saved her life. She is
able to be around, although badly
bruised.
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LaWtOn.

A new conner arrived at Henry Halle
tons, Friday.
s. T. Beam and daughter Inez visited
in Schoolcraft over Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. John lhling of Lake
Cora visited in Lawton, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs Il. w. Beam from Little
Prairie Ronde visited their father, +.
Beam, Sunday.
NJ. S. Lawton has rented the Nc
Reyes building and moved the post
office furniture into it,
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Gardner OF
Jackson visited her sister, Mrs. VIM.
Baker, on their wedding trip.
Mr.. and Mrs Hubbard and daughter
Amy and Miss Matte Perry will spend
Thanksgivings with j. 5. Perry and
family at Mendon.
The L. o. L. M. entertained the X
D. L. M, Friday evening. The supper
surpassed anything of the kind before,
and the literary program was feast
for the mind.
Mrs +. M. Stanton died Friday
morning, after two days illness Her
remains were taken TO Nevada, Iowa,
for burial. Mrs. John Mitchell ac
eOmpanied Mr.. Stanton with the re-
mains.
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Town Line.

Mrs + l.. Brotherton is on the sick
list
The farmers have their fall work
nearly completed.
Mrs G.. Smith of Bloomingdale visited
ut Il. s. Farnsworth's over Sunday.
Frank Farnsworth has gone north,
where he expects TO work this winter
Leroy Thompson is in the northern
part of the state, attending business
and hunting.
Miss Odessa Hoffman closed sue.
cesful term of school in the Scott Lake
district last week.
b. +. Scamehorn, l.. +. Hoffman and
e. w. Farnsworth commenced school
in Bloomingdale on Monday last
M. j. Newell of Bloomingdale oc-
cupied the M. +. pulpit Sunday evening
Rev Merrill being engaged in revival
services at Glendale.
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Harry n Hammond was in Chicag,
on business last week
Mr.. and Mrs Glenn Ball of Glenwooe
visited in Decatur, yesterday.
Mrs G.. Koran of Dowagiac is tn,
guest Of Mrs. Thomas Conway.
the guest of Mrs. 4 j. Rawson, Satur
day.
John fuller's team ran away Sunday
evening and somewhat demoralized his
buggy and harness.
DIR Geo w. Mahoney of Chicago
was calling on his Decatur relative:
and friends last week.
Miss Maud Fuller went To her home
in Charlotte, Saturday, to spend the
Thanksgiving vacation.
Hon A. NJ. Todd of Kalamazoo was
in the village looking after his pepper
mint interests, Saturday.
Mrs Nobelia Gilmore returned Satur
day after pleasant visit at the home
of G A and A l.. Moulton.
The supper given at Stewards hal
Saturday evening netted S2l 90, To be
applied on the building fund for Miss
Putnam.
Mrs. Il. j. Hamonson and son and
Miss Emma Hamlin returned To Chi
cago, Saturday From there they will
go TO Justin, Texas, where Miss Emma
will make her home with her sister.
Henry Babcock of Kansas City, an
old time resident of this village, who
moved from here with his family some
thirteen years ago, has been visiting in
Decatur the past few days.
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GObleVille.

Mrs. VIM. Baxter went 10 Niles, Sat
urday morning, 10 see her daughter.
Mrs r Bailey of Hastings has been
visiting her son, Ed M Bailey and
family.
Mrs. Elliott has received two thous
and dollars, the insurance her husband
carried in the Maccabees.
Miss Bertha Friedman has been Wis
iting Saul Frank. She returned to hel
home in Kalamazoo, Tuesday
DR.. and Mrs. Frank Austin o
Kalamazoo were in town Sunday TO at
tend the funeral of Mrs. Mum.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Fessenden lef
Thursday for Wisconsin, where they eX
pect to spend the winter with two sons
Hiram and Wilbur.
Mrs Fannie Howard visited he,
daughter, Mrs Chas Young, in Kala
maZoo last week Miss Fannie Young
returned home with her.
Mrs. Elizabeth Mum, who has LIVED
for many years north. west OF this place
near Boomingdalr. died at the HON,
of her daughter, Mrs. ). Ely in Kalama
zoo, last Friday morning. The remain
were brought here Saturday Afternoon
and the funeral held from the Baptis
church Sunday morning
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Covert.

Chas. Carpenter has moved into the
village for the winter
Mrs Israel Hill is enjoying visit
from her brother, Mr.. Beaton.
Thanksgiving exercises at the schools
Wednesday afternoon; you are invited.
The health of Mr.. James Burton is
improving. Miss Lulu is still at home
Mrs. f. X Warren of Three Oaks
made short visit at ID. b. Aliens last
week.
Venison is not yet plenty in the mar.
ket. What is the trouble with our
hunters?
Rev. John p. Barrett has entered
upon his labors as pastor of the Con.
gregational church.
Mrs. Lulu Perkins has returned to
her home in the state of New York,
after spending number of weeks with
parents and friends.
Miss Gertrude Truax was married to
George Wars of South Haven on Wed.
nesday evening, November II. 1t was
very quiet, not to say secret, affair.
Two golden weddings have recently
occurred in our midst. o. s. Shaw and
wife and Joseph Atkinson and wife.
We trust that these worthy people may
yet be spared to many years of useful.
ness.
The 18th annual meeting of the Y. p.
s. G. +. was held last Tuesday. The cleo.
ton of officers in the afternoon, was fol.
lowed by a 10 cent tea and a social
evening together. The young people
may feel justly proud of their fourteen
years of history. Some are growing
old in the service and can hardly be
counted as young people.
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MattaWan.

A. ii Campbell spent Friday in Chica
go.
A change is about to be made IN the
night operators at the depot.
The c. f will give social at Macca
bee hall, Wednesday evening, Decem
Der |.
The G. +. and Epworth league socie
ties held a union Thanksgiving service
Sunday evening.
Mrs Clum, the mother of Mrs Len
Wheeler, was buried in the Fitch GENE
terry last Thursday.
Miss Lora Glidden, who has been Wis
iting friends in the state of New York
this fall, has returned.
Mrs. j. II. Emmon went to Albion
Monday, to attend the fun eral of hei
sister, who died suddenly.
Samuel Butler, who went to the state
of New York some weeks ago, returned
to remain with his children for the pres
ent.