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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-09
SERIOUS SHOOTING AFFRAT.
Result of Taking Another Mans
Wife to the Races.

Aberdeen, Md, July "a shooting az
fray occurred near Aberdeen "Wednesday
night in tenant house on the farm of
Harry NJ. Courtney. James Clifford and n
woman, claiming TO be his wife live In che
tenant house. The wife is a young and
Eood-looking woman.
On The Fourth OF July Richard Loan, a
niddle-aged man, employed by the Kew.
j II. Baker, took her to Middle RI yer races.
They returned TO Aberdeen on late train,
anG the woman did not return to her home
until the next day. When Loan took her
home Clifford was angry, aud ordered MIN
from he house. Yesterday morning Loan
said, at the hearing before the magistrate,
he received note from Annie Clifford
asking him To come To her house that u hit,
She anted TO see him on particular bUsi-
ness When he reached the house Clifford
was at home, and upon seeing Loan. he
started for him with an axe, striking at
him. Loan drew a revolver and shot him
In the neck. Clifford fell. and after ne was
removed to the house Loan sent for DR..
II c. Kriete, at Aberdeen.
Later on he was arrested and locked up.
May weems, a colored woman, living
about fifty yards from Cliffords house,
ss"s she saw the whole affair. and that
Clifford did not strike at Loan, as he halno
axe. The Clifford woman made CONTRA
dictory statement which threw little light
on the affair. Clifford was shot in the neck
near the arteries, and he is in a serious con-
dition. Loan was sent to jail for the No
vcmber term OF court.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-09

For summer weather, The Times news
budget today is heavy. Important events,
both domestic and foreign, are recorded
As far as the National Capital is concerned,
public attention is much occupied by the
death of Senator Isham G. Harris, OF
Tennessee, which occurred within a few
minutes of s O'Clock on the afternoon Of
yesterday Few of the grand old figures
OF his generation are left TO US. The men
who were factors in national life and po-
litioal evolution when the Missouri COM
promise was live issue, nearly all have
passed away, and the ranks OF those who
were leaders on either side in the civil war
are fast thinning out. Senator Harris
was man OF strong and earnest con-
victions. He was wonted to advance and
maintain them with force and vehemenoe.
in the presence Of opposition or injustice;
but to the appeals of friendship, charity or
humanity it was soft and gentle. 1t has
been given to very few men of his aggresi
sive type TO be completely loved as he was
70 find one who, whetherin hisnative State,
or at the Capital of the nation, will be so
greatly missed and SO generally regretted.
He was a true man and a true American.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-09

Cuban dispatches again justify the pre-
diCtton CT this journal, based on private
military information from the field, that
Gen. Maxine Gomez is engaged in a Sc
rious campaign against the city OF Havana
The inve stInent of the position by the army
OF the republic under it's brilliant general
fn-chief is nearly IL not quite complete
All supplies from the surrounding country
have been cut off, and there is oontinua al
fighting il the suburbs. The old L, bera or
has thoroughly confused and mystified
weyler, whose entire ignorance OF his
opponents strength, plans or equipment
has led him into a disastrous division Of
his forces, and the situation thus created
tsso serious that his recalls announced ana
generally believed. If il be true that be
isto besUcceeded 10y Gen. Hanco, thechapge
would be for the better, from Spanish
military paint of view, since, as far as
known, Blanco is not coward, which
Welyer is, and he is something of a soldier,
which Weyler is not, and never was.
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thentt is TO be doubted IL he could swerve
the Porte from it's evident purpose to have
q row with somebody.

Through its representative here the
japanese government has replied to Sec
rotary Sherman's latest note referring TO
tie proposed annexation of Hawaii. 1t
is understood that il is somewhat sharp
in tone, and resentful of the fact thatcher
legations were advised in advance cen
corning the treaty, while that OF Japan was
not. The Japanese minister explains that
the Japan Herald, which printed predic-
tons regarding a Japanese uprising on the
islands, is an English and not a nativepaper.
The explanation is entirely satisfactory as
TO the japan Herald. 1t happens. how
ever that the native press Of the empire
has been OF late even more truculcnt; but
il does not In the least matter.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-09

People who are complaining that TIE
requested to read and reflect upon this
little incident: In Sacramento, that polyglot
saloonkeeper He got into difficulties with
a woman, one of the patrons OF the estab-
cahber revolver, sneaked up to a landing
few feet above the publican, and fired
at tie top of bis head The Hawaiian felt
a shock, rs was natural, and looked AROUND
in a da zed way, whereupon some OF the by
SANDERS snampered off for the doctor.
When the doctor arrived he found the
Hawaiian calmly mixing drinks and picked
up the bullet off the floor. 1t was flattened
to about the thickness OF a dime Now, If
this story is true, and not a practical Joke
which the fun-loving Californians are mini
ed TO play,it teaches an important lesson as
10 tie usefulness OF the Hawaiian skull
Think OF the usefulness OF a Hawaiian
policeman He would not need any club.
He could use his head He would clear the
goats out II Goat Alley by beating them cn
their own ground And If the Kanaaa
SKULL as hard inside as il is outside, what
possibilities, in business way, arc re-
veaIedl
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-09

But the change probably comes too late
20 affect the conditions of the struggle.
The Spanish army in Cuba is depleted by
pestilcnce and demoralized 10y bad treat
ment, Encouragement and total lack of
confidence in it's Officers. At latest re-
ports weyler's eastern expedition Of forty
Lattalions was between Garcia and Gomez,
and in great peril, while the Spanish forces
In the west are threatened at Matanzas and
Havana. It should not be long before
a very important movement the nature OF
which weyler and his lieutenants are at
liberty to guess, il they can, viii be heard
from. II has been the habit Of the llama
Administration to look with contempt
upon the military strength and prowess
OF the young Cuhan republic This is be-
cause it's ears have been open TO their fun
length to the advice and allegations OF
the Olney- Long Hale-De Lone Spanish
cabal Perhaps there may he surprises in
store for tic Administration as well as
for some towns now held by weyler.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-09
BATHING WITH THE WRONG MAN
kaosan Surprised While Enjoying
Swim in San Francisco.


Swim in San Francisco.
San Francisco, July ca. g. Stacey, of
Topeka, Kans., a well-known newspaper
man of that place, came TO san Francisco,
looking for his wife, whom he married two
years ago, and who, as he expected, was
among the Christian Endeavor delegates
from the SunflOwer State.
Mr.. Stacey arrivedhere Tuesday morning,
ahead OF the Kansaas delegation, an took
up his station at the ferry Ian ding, to watch
for his wife. Not finding her among the
Kansas contingent, he went sightseeing
at the Cliff House. After watching the
seals disporting themselves for tome time,
he decided TO take a swim at the SutIo
baths Great was his surprise, when
plunging into one of the big tanks, he lit
orally swan into his wffe's arms. Mrs.
Stacey was enjoying a swim with another
man, and when Mr.. Stacey announced his
relationship TO the lady, Mrs. stacey's
companion fled with great haste.
Mr.. Stacey conducted his wife and their
young daughter to the entrance of the baths,
where they a met a number OF Kansas
ladies who are delegates to the conven-
ton, and who took Mrs Stacey with them.
Despite Mr.. Stacey's search through the
city since then, he has Teen unable 10 10
cate his wife
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A Voyage at Dusk.


From Lapland to Napland the way is not
long,
And the anchor We lift to a lullaby song,
And the rhyme of our music goes ringing
away
To shores that lie over the luminous bay.
A moment We linger and drift with the tide,
Then out Of our gay little barbor We glide.
Our cargo is snug and our sailors are here.
We are rocking away on our journey, my
dear.
From Lapland to Napland the wayis not far,
And our vessel We point to fair ev'ning
star,
And W e go winging along toa haven that tiles
In the magical light of IN little ones eyes.
For our sails are unfurled, and the breezes
are fair,
And the name of our ship is the Rockaby
Chair.
Der the bilIow sit rides, andits rhythmical
swing
Is an answering lit to the song that we
sing.
From Lapland to Napland the way is not
cold.
AueTc are Sucttef anu Wdrfnu In the arms
that Unfold,
And the weary one finds on the welcoming
breast
A harbor OF peace and a haven of rest.
From Lapland to Napland the journey is
past,
And the Rockaby vessel is anchored at last,
And the song that We murmur grows faint
er and dies
On the pillow of down " here my little one
lies.
ALBERT B. Paine In Youths Companion.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-09

Our European advices in regard I'D the
Eastern question today come by way of
London. They represent the situation as
growing worse with industry and celebrity.
Thirty thousand fresh Moslem lev:es. with
five guns, have arrived in Thessaly. The
Sublime Porte is forcing boys as young as
fourteen into the ranks aud preparing for
war with feverish haste. One account tells
us that the ambassadors at Constantinople
are averse to resorting TO extreme meas
ures just yet, in the hope that Tewfk
Pasha may be able TO moderate the views
OF the Sultan and the Turkish war party.
They are said to have Confidence In his
gcpd intent ons; which, to say the least,
is funny, since the last mau of them
has denounced him regularly for three
weeks for his duplicity, hopeless mendacity
end all the other virtues that GO TO make
mp the sum OF successful Mohammedan
diplomacy. II is just possible that Great
Britain may have made arrangements OF
o friendly and financial character with
Tewfik-which would be different. Even
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-09
DISTRICT BUILDING NEWS.
commissioners Orders for Work,
Assessments and Payments.


The Commissioners have ordered
That James T. Fink, machinist, on the
temporary roll, be transferred to the an
nual Ioll as assistant fnachinist, ut SSo4
per annuni, change to take effect from date.
That the present appropriation for the
Improvement of Tbirty-seventh street,
amounting to Ss75, be expended In grad
ing, guttering and regulating the street,
work to be cone by day labor.
That r. Perry Muller be allowed COM
pensation for services rendered on July o,
as superintendent in charge of construction
of Western High School building.
That an allotment of $20,oOe from the
water fund, to be applied to the extension
of the high service system OF water dis
tributon- be approved.
An allotment of ST. 200 from the appro-
pnation for assessment and permit work,
1898, to be applied In payment of the sew
ices of clerk in the auditors office en-
gagged on work chargeable to said appro-
priation, be approved.
An allotment of $4,000 from appropria-
ton for parking commission for work in
current quarter OF the fiscal year, be ap-
proved.
ACHsidCe w. <OOo, With 'oihi.Sy ~
Boldeu, be extended to July 16, 1897,
without penalty, but cost OF inspection TO
be charged against contractors.
The compen sation and term of service OF
the employees in the street extension divis-
ion of the engineer department be fixed as
follows for the fiscal year 1898:
From July to December. 1S97-W. p.
Richards, $I75 per month; X. g. Doerfling,
$3.50 per month; M. C. Hazen, $l25 per
month; T. j. {. Bailey, SLY per month;
o. Z. Pelz, $117 per month; George T.
Wood, SLY per month; w. 1. Boyd SIS
per month, and A. s. Fernald, $50 per
month.
From January to June, 1S9S-W. p.
Richards, $175 per month; NJ. c. Hazen,
$125 per month; w. I. Boyd, SIS per
month, and A. s. Femald, $50 per month.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-09

Curse cards are being used In Switzer-
land and Germany TO check profanity
People 60 about with the cards in their
pockets. aud Whenever they hear bad Ian
guage present one to the swearer to sign.
The card has printed on it "a pledge to alb
stain from swearing for d specified time
or to pay pfcnning an oath to some char
ity Nearly 10000 cards have been
distributed In Switzerland. where there are
three languages to swear In. 1t is scarcely
necessary to say that the curse card was
tngented by woman.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-09
A FORTUNE TO MARRY A COUSIN.
A Testament That May Cause Heia-
tives to Love Each Other.


tives to Love Each Other.
Reading. Pa, July o. Harry w. Les
sig, OF this city, win get $4,000 IL he
u.arries his pretty seventeen-year old
cousin. Katie Lcssig, OF baltimore. De
does not know her except through corre-
sI,ondeDce, but she is to come to this city
next month, when he expects TO make Ier
acquaintance.
Last March David Lessig died at his
home ia Baltimore, leaving a gOod-sized
estate. Young Lessig received u hitter
announcing that his uncle had bequeathed
to bin handsome sum OF money condi-
tiohaily. Under the will deceased left
$4,000 outright to his only daughter,
Katie, and added clause that $4,000
should go To the oldest unmarried son OF
his brother, William Lessig, Of Reading,
if lie married his cousin
The will was great surprise 20 the youn
man, as he had not seen his uncle for nine
years and did hot even know his cousin.
He Is about twenty-five years OF age,
mally-iookng, well built, and has been
successful In hfs business. His uncle as
a native OF Berkss county and left many
years ago His daughter was the only
child. and his ~ish that she should marry
her cousin by tie game name was made
ewing to the fact that he had no sons Ufhis
own and there wereYery few of the family
by that name left
Mr.. Lessig says:''T have received n photo
Of my cousin and find that sheis one IF the
finest'l0oking young ladies that / have
ever seen. Although she is still very
young, she would easily pass for several
years Older. She will visit my mother in
few weeks, when / expect to make her
acquaintance. Mr.. Lessig said that 1t
remained for her to decide whom she should
marry, regardless OF her fathers will
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-09
OHIO GOLD DEMOCRATS.
They VIII Put o Independent Ticket
IN the Field.

Columbus, Ohio, July s.-At a conference
OF the gold Democrats OF the State in this
city yesterday it was decided 20 place an
independent State ticket in the field, in OPP
position to the ticket nominate her week
ago by the Democrats.
Among those present were V. p Kline,
OF Cleveland; Col Donovan, of Delaware;
J. Dexter, of Cincinnati; c. s. Ashley, Of
Toledo; I. p. Linn, eX-Congressman Outh-
waite, James Careen, OF this city, and 3.
Holding, of Cleveland, the two latter being
at the head OF the State organizati tons;
Henry s. Aptborp, of Ashtabula, who is as
ISOLATED with ex-senator Calvin s. Brice
in the railroad business, and Others OF equal
prominence.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-09

The tariff conference between the Au-
tocrat and the Business Manager is on,
and proceeding with every attention to
tie interests OF their several contr, Hing
influences As both OF the high con-
tracing parties represent combinations
that must be enriched at the cost cf the
people, no doubt need be entertained that
they VIII reach an understanding in due
course Of business.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-09
And Served Him Right!

French nerve, unappreciated, has put an
end TO a Paris engagement, according to
the English newspapers. A young woman
was at the Bazaar de la Charlie, with the
young man she had accepted, when the
fire broke out. He ran at the first alarm,
leaving her alone, but she managed to get
out and go home. There she found the
young man, who had politely called to see
IL she was safe He was sh own to the door
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-09

The prospects OF the general strike of
bituminous coal Miners are much more
serious snan was regarded as probable a
day or two ago. Whatever else may
happen IL is feared that disturbances
cannot be avoided in the Ohio districts,
especially in the Sunday Valley. IL the
West Virginia operators should attempt
to supply the Ohio and lake trade, the
strike may extend to the railways. News
from the Pittsbarg district is omin"us, but
not conclusive. Some OF the mines are
still at work The question will be set
tied today or tomorrow. Senator Hanna s
miners have struck, q fact which will not
help that pure and noble bencfactor Of his
race, in the other race that he is making
for return to the Senate Officers OF
the miners national association de-
clare their confidence that the West yir-
ginia men will all be with them within a
few days. IL they are correct in this, then
there viii be trouble this summer, sure
enough.
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Circulation Statement.
WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, JULY o.

Before tearing Washington for The Summer
subscribe for THE TIMES. The Morning
and SuRGag Editions ,ciH be mailed 10 goa
for ntir'g.foe cents a moR:h-the Morning,
Euening and Sunday Editions for ydrty. Ad-
az, Sses changed as often as desired
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-09
THE SPREE SAFE IN PORT.
Drifted About on the Ocean Three
Days Flying Distress Signals.

Days Flying Distress Signals.
Queenstown, July 9.-The steamer Spree,
for the safety of which fears were express
ed until she was sighted at sea with d
broken shaft. arrived here this morning
in tow of the steamer Maine
The Spree broke her crank shaft on July
. in latitude AS longitude 90. The wealth
er was fine for the ensuing four days.
during three OF which the ship was drift
ing aimlessly about the ocean flying sig
mails Of distress.
On the fourth day she was spoken by the
Maine and taken in tow. With the excep-
ton of the breaking of the shaft the pas
So &c was meyentrul
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Saks and Company.
SUMMER RESORTS.

ALLEGHANY SPRINGS, VA.-Open from
June 70 Nov. L. The Allegheny water,
awarded medal and diploma, World Fair,
Chicago, and recommended BY the Medic al
Society of Virginia. Is celebrated for its
cures or dyspepsia in its various forms.
Beautiful lawn or Az acres Band of music,
&C. Parties seeking a healthful resort in
the mountains TO spend the heated tenn
rates, sc. e. A. COLHOUN, Prop. Jy7-Imo
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-09
STEAMBOATS,.

New building Material at Auction,
10 O'Clock a. M, Friday, July 9th,
1897, at 413 18th ST., n. w.
100 doors, 100 windows, lot iron and
wood joists, 20 barrels glazed floor thing,
marble thing, blinds, bricks and all other
building materials; q rare chance for car
penters and builderss 1t
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-09
rOSTOFFICL NOTICE.

Should be read daily, as changes may
occur at any time.
Foreign malls Ior the week ending July
10, 1897, close promptly at this office as
fOllOWs
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White Sulphur Springs Va,

Near warrenton, Fauquier Co.
The most perfectly equipped health and
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SWEATERS.

Ladies' Straw Sailors.
A makers line of samples-so, Of
course, the latest shapes-and his best
work Tomorrow
SOC
for 81 oDes-and In the same proper
ton up TO 81 30 for 50 ones. Plain
White, Black, Blue and Brown.
Children's Straw Sailors
Sample Hats-about 20 dozen of all
kinds-plain and fancy.
! 48c.
for those worth double-and at the
same reduction up to 81 80 for So
ones.
Pampas Linen Suits,
that have been So, for
XS. 49.
We can only supply 20 at that price.
Genuine PafDpas, not the Imitation.
Made byour men 'stailDrs, not the botch-
work that you find the pin and needle
stores loaded up with. They had theirs
maze for cbcapness; we had ours made
for busness-aDd we undersell, into the
Saks' Brand
Ladies' Shirt Waists.
We have made up a tablefulof Waists,
selected from our different lines, up
to $l.50 for your choice, tomorrow, at
38c.
New styes-nothing else. New ma
erials-nothing else. Perfect-fit-
ting-none that are not. Exclusive
styles-nobody can show you any like
them.
A Shirt-waist maker made his boast
to us what a quantity OF old stock we
had unloaded in Washington. Perhaps
you know where IL went. Didn't come
here.
Ladies' Wrappers.
Three dozen Ladies Lawn Wrap
pers In assorted sizes and styles-that
have been 81 20, SID and S2-are
Offered Tor tomorrow only at
78c.
In your consideration OF these kindly
DO US the justice to divorce them from
the 1ll-fashiOned, slightin gly-made
wrappers that you run across I'm the
dry goods stores. Ours are all made
under our special instructions, and are
just as trim and neat as any wrap
peers your own care-taAng needle
could turn out
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-07
SUNDAY SCHOOL ENTERTAINS.
Interesting Programme at the Luth-
eran Church of the Ascension.

Interesting Programme at the Luth-
eran Church of the Ascension.
The entertainment last night in the
Sunday school room of the Lutheran
Church of the Ascension was a pleasant
affair. A large audience was present and
greatly enjoyed the programme, which
was a credit to those rendering it and to
the ladies who arranged it.
The proceeds are to be part Of a fund
being raised by the Sunday school for the
purchase of a piano for the Sunday school
room. The programme was announced by
Rev. W. c. Schaeffer, who presided.
The opening address was by Mr.. John
A. Harms, who welcomed the audience in
behalf of the school.
The first number of the programme was
a piano selection by Masters Gilbert Lang.
Harry Shuptrine and willard Shuptrine.
Master Charles e. Donnely recited, and
was followed by Mrs. Outten and Mr.. f.
H. Upper in a vocal duet.
Capt w. ". Nichols. to the accompani-
ment of Miss Carrie Nichols, played
cornet solo that was highly appreciated.
Miss Lille Schroeder, a talented little
elocutionst, as usual, delighted her audi
ence. Mrs Outten sang a solo, accompa
MED on meloharp by Mrs. Z. A. NJ. Schro-
der and Miss Jennie Outten.
Misses Bertha and Edith Anderson play
ed a piano duet that was well received,
and Master Herman Lang's boys soprano
voice was greatly appreciated in his solo.
Prof. Hubner, with four of his pupils,
formed a quartette of viollns, whose play
ing was very pleasing Master John
Schroeder recited admirably as did also
Miss Stella Cohen, whose recitation was
received with applause
-
music over the room under the touch of
Messrs. Beverley and Mr.. George Harms
and Messrs. Cooley and Beckett.
The programme was supplemented with
dialogues, drills and tableauX of scenes
in which children, costumed as brownies
and fairies, made pretty pictures. After
the close Of the programme refreshments
wore SarNed