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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30

The announcement is made in dis
patch from London Shat the Chinese
Foreign Office has decided to make Sim
gan-fu, in the Province of Shen-si the
capital of China, in place of Pekin. The
new capital is said to be one of the most
important of the northern cities of
China. 1t is situated at the junction
of the Wei-ho and the King-ho. aftiuents
of the Yellow River, and is the center
of trade routes from all directions. 1t
has large arsenal, is strongly forth
fed, and is the principal military depot
of the northern provinces. The removal
is tantamount to what the change
would be in this country If Boston
were the capital and it were changed
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30

The progress of English toward uni
versal use was shown when DR.. Nan
sen recently addressed the Russian Ge-
ographical Society on the theme of his
Arctic adventures. He spoke in En-
glish, saying he knew no Russian, was
not sure of German, and could not use
French with any degree of ease; but
not one of his audience complained of
not being able to understand English.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30
FIRED THE FIRST SHOT.
Gunner Charles Cavanaugh Opened
the Battle at Manila.

Gunner Charles Cavanaugh, the man
who fred the first shot in the great
naval battle of Manila Bay, is native
of Harvey County, Kansas. He is
gunner on the Olympia, Admiral Dew
ey's flagship, and has charge of one
of the S-inch guns. When the battle
commenced the Olympia signaled the
other ships to begin firing, both by
"wigwagging'' and by firing the first
shot herself. Charles Cavanaugh had
the honor of firing that first shot. A
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30

'The result of the warp said Mr..
Depew, addressing a patriotic society.
1.-THE result is with US now. 1t is the
union OF the Anglo-Saxon race, the only
people who stand together for peace,
liberty, humanity, civilization and the
brotherhood of man."
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30

Gladstone, slowly dying in pain, had
the sympathy of former political foes,
Just as General Grant, in his closing
and suffering days, was gladdened by
expressions of kindly feeling from men
he had fought in the civil war. The
statesman and the general will be re-
membered as disarming enmity by pa
tient endurance not less than by freely
forgiving antagonists.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30

The Baltimore American says that
"Miss HASTE, an Australian woman,
purposes to explore the Solomon ISL
ands, the home of the fiercest cannibals
known. Hitherto only few men have
penetrated to their interior" Let us
devoutly hope that Miss HASTE doesn't
meet the same fate.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30
or Honest Parents.

"My opponent" shouted the o.
''has seen fit to refer to the fac'
my mother took in washing. Die
and, what is more to the p'ia'
always sent it all back"
After that there was nothing
but cast a majority vote for lne
whose parent showed such eVlueDss
perfect honesty and attention " '
indianapolis Journal.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30

1.-THE duty of a ram in battle is to ram
the enemy" elucidates an Eastern mag
azine. This gigantic discovery is worthy
of place between Newton's law Of gray
itation and catching bird by putting
salt ON it's tail.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30
Naming Ships of the Navy.

The naming of vessels of the "
States navy is regulated by laS'
sells of the frst-class are requD..'
be named after Seates, those ',
second after rivers, those OF lD'
after the principal cities anu d
and those Of the fourth as the fl'
may direct.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30
BULLETS IN 81,

But Cheers Of Welcome for the Bay
State Troops in 1898.
The reception accorded recently In
Baltimore, Md, to the Sixth Massachu-
sets Regiment, en- route to Falls
Church, Va, to fight the Spaniards,
was in striking contrast to that given
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30

A medical journal announces forth
coming article on Culture of the Vel
low Fever Bacillus" 1t is to be hoped
that In time this perniciously active
little fellow will become so highly cul-
<ured that he will absolutely refuse to
associate with Americans.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30

The art of swimming is now being
taught in Boston's public schools, and
the pupils are quite deeply immersed
IN the subject.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30
Carp Out of Water

Some fish exhibit great power of en-.
durance when deprived Of power of ac-
cess to their native elements. In Hol-
land carp are kept alive for three
weeks or month, the fish being placed
in wet moss and kept in a cold spot.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30
no CORRESPONDENT.

An communications for this paper should be aees@
.nied By the name Of the author not necessarily fes
sublication but evidence of good faith the pa
Of the writer. Write only side of tina paper Be
,artcuary careful in giving and dates, to have
the letters and figures plain and distinct.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30

cloth. In the front is white na
surface washable tablet, on which
be recorded particulars of the expos'
and in each partition is a tape WI
enables the slide to be easily pulleay
A pencil and pencil holder are lnclu.1
and altogether this makes an exceDl
protection for dark slides, either
camera case or in the holder alone
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30
Thickest Coal Seam

The thickest known coal seam in the
world is the Wyoming, near Twin
Creek, in the Green River coal basin
Wyoming. 1t is eighty feet thick. and
upward of {, 600 feet of solid coal under
lies 1900 acres.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30

to Cincinnati. Greater security is what
undoubtedly has been the motive Of
the Tsung- li-Yamen in making the
change Pekin has been twice captured
by the English and once by the French,
and would have been taken by the Jap
anese during the late war had not Rus
STA interfered
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30
Liverpool and Slave Trade.

The great wealth of the merchants of
London and Bristol enabled them to en-
JOY a practical monopoly Of the Afri-
can slave trade for long period prior
to Liverpool having any share In Il.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30

A contemporary says: '3The man fell
with his head across the track and his
head was severed from his body. He
died instantly" Wonder what he died
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30

Germany's emperor is in that attitude
that with his hat OFF he doesn't know
whether to throw it up for America or
begin talking through it.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30

A London cablegram announces that
'Mrs Langtry has her eye upon rum
Der of American thoroughbreds." This
government ought to cable Chauncey
NJ. Depew to come home at once before
It is too late.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30

The proposition 10 boycott the
French sardine will be sure to produce
q protest from those who believe In
dealing gently with the herring.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30

A theatrical exchange says: "The
dresses alone in some first-class panto-
mines cost the sum Of SIS, 600" That's
paying great deal for very little.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30

Count them; nine out of ten young
chickens in front of the grocery stores
are ROSTERS. Is this justice?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30
Keenio0 tho I've

A little cream rubbed into black kid
gloves will prevent the dye from COM
ing of. It also gives them a nice gloss.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30
Poets in Parliament.

The father of English poetry-Chau-
cer-was elected member of the
House of Commons in 1885, In 1921
Waller was at the age Of II elected
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30
Diamonds in Rahxlon

Over 400 diamonds are known to have
been recovered from the ruins of
Babylon. Many are uncut, but most
are polished on one or two sides.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30

Cast thy navy on the waters. It may
return TO thee and it may not.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30

What has become of the old fash
Toned boy who wore red top boots?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30

Sampson is said to be a fine tennis
player, and Dewey also seems to be
quite devoted to wreck creation.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30
FOR THE AMATEUR.
Very Convenient Triple Photograph
Plate Holder

Here is a triple slide holder, WhidS
consists Of waterproof case for hOq
ing three double dark slides, with q
extra space at the back for prints
memorandum book or small focusiIS
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-06-30

Spread of English Tonsd
One-fourth of the land surla'0 ii
globe is occupied by EngllSn'f
people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
HERNDON,

reception was given Tuesday evening ut the
residehce OF Ms. NJ. Z. Leophardt in honor q,
.e'' augustus DAVIDSON, pastor of the Conrr,,r,
liohai Snnrch 1t was a large gathering. The
evening was spent in social way and refresh.
ineh.s were served Selections of Instruments,
music We're given by Mrs. Jos. H. Stoll and Miss
Annie Hobey- In addition to those connected with
lhe congregational Church, there were presen,
i'e'. j. }. Ciopton, Mrs. b. A. Mankin and daueb.
tiers, Ethel and Cecil: Misses Annie ard Hattie
hobey, Miss LYDIA Russell and others of the Ennis
copai Society, Mr.. and Mrs. Dutton Mr. aEd Mrs
o'oh' Mrs c. II. Broadway Mr.. Carl Whaloy of
others. "a 'A' anu man!
me ladies' Aid Society held one Of its all-day
outings thursday at the residence Of Mrs f. NJ
M uouht; Inc following named ladies were present
s Mrs MASON, Burton, Simonds. Groh Montgomery
f sweetner Van Deusen Bender Leonhardt. Hanes.
bTeauy, Bradway. and Misses Anna Groh Anna
Mason and Daisy Leonhardt; also by Imitation
AeVs; Mason and Davtsson and Mr.. Van Week
Luncheon was served at noon. Miss Anna Mason
entertained the company with piano music ANA
finished. f' was
=, Miss Anna Mason is spending a months vaca-
ton with her parents $500
The meeting Of the school teachers of Fairfax
county which was expected to take place here
me ON instant, was postponed 10y Superintendent
nan. he being unable to be present as is under
stood, on account Of i'll health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
SOL MINISTER AS LEADER.
He Will Direct Columbia Theatcr
Orchestra I'm Place of Santelmann.

He VIII Direct Columbia Theatcr
Orchestra I'm Place of Santelmann.
Mr.. Sol Minister will succeed Mr.. San
lehman as leader of the orchestra at the
Columbia Theater. Mr.. Minister is a we'll
known local musician, and comes honestly
by his ability. inheriting 1t from his father,
who was pupil Of Spohr.
He began the study of the violin at eight
years of age, under the late Robert c.
Bernays, and was. considered the most
promising pupil of that excellent teacher.
When he was fourteen years old he served
in the orchestra of Albaugh's Grand Opera
House. and continued there for six years,
after which he was leader of the orches-
ira with Stuart Robson's Company for
sc me years. gaining quite reputation as
an orchestral leader
Mr. Minister Is an excellent violin soloist,
and in his new position will reflect credit
not alone upon himself, but upon the thea
ter He has been a close student, and is a
thorough musician, having devoted much
attention to harmony and orchestration,
and is perfectly familiar with all the re-
sources Of an orchestra. He has the en-
thusiasm Of young man in his work.
based upon years of constant and Luxurious
study, and his aim will be to make the
music Of the Columbia Theater Orch estra
q feature of the evenings entertainment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
THE COURTS,

Equity Court No. 1-Justice Cox
Patrick & Carter Co. agt Isel; payment
to complainants; sale ordered Hurst
agt. Ordway; injunction dissolved Ross
agt. Metzerott; Appleton p. Clark jr, al
lowed to intervene. Genus agt. Genus; ap-
pearance of absent defendant ordered Cen
trail National Bank agt. Mt. Vernon and
Marshall Hall steamboat Co.; receivers ac-
counts approved and sale ordered.
Equity Court No. 2-Justice Hagner.
Leftwich agt. Leftwich; cause ordered
calendared Dyer agt. Harvey; original
and amended bills dismissed.
Circuit Court No. 1-Justice Cole
Rouser agt. Washington and Georgetown
Railroad Company; jury respited.
Circuit Court No. 2-Justice McComas.
Smith agt Baltimore and Potomac Rail-
road Company; Juror withdrawn, case con-
tinued with leave to amend in thirty days.
Hill ct al. agt. Boswell; motion to strike
flom docket and discontinue granted costs
against plaintiffs. Billiard agt. Belt Rail-
way Company ct al; on trial
Criminal Court No. 1-Chief Justice Bing-
ham.
United States agt. VIM. Evans assault to
kill on trial.
Criminal Court No. 2-Justice Bradley.
Moseley agt.. Helpkenstine; Judgment on
verdict. Fletcher agt. Metropolitan Rail-
read Company; motien for new trial grant
ed. United States agt. Charles Winston,
murder; empaneiings of jury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
CITY AND DISTRICT.
FIFTH ANNCAL MEETING.
Columbian Kindergarten Association
Reports Progress.

Columbian Kindergarten Association
Reports Progress.
The fifth annual meeting of the Column
bian kindergarten Association was held
yesterday at Columbian University. Mr..
Carroll d. Wright, the vice president, pre-
sided. The report of the executive COM
mittee was read by Mr.. John G. Walker.
in which it was stated that arrangements
had been made for a series of five lectures,
the first to be delivered Saturday at the
Columbian University by Rev. Frank
Sewall.
An invitation was extended the public to
visit the kindergarten in the Buchanan
School building. which has been in opera
ton for two years.
DR.. William T. Harris delivered brief
address on the Moral Side of the Kinder
garten, and DR.. w. n. Hailmann, super
intendent of Indian education, spoke on its
intellectual side. Miss Susan Z. Blow of
St Louis spoke mostly the educational
value of kindergartens TO the community
and its moral effect on the young children.
Officers were elected as follows: Presi-
dent, Mrs John G. Walker; vice president
Carroll d. Wright; corresponding secretary,
Mrs. S. E. Stevens; recording secretary,
Mr.. B. Pickman Mann, and treasurer Mr.
H. B. F. Mcfarland. Additional members
of the executive committee, Mrs. John
Chopper, Mrs. Lucy S. Doolttle. DR.. Will
liam NJ. Hailmann, DR.. William T. Harris
Miss Harriet Mel. Rev. Frank Sewall, Mrs
Lucfus Tuckerman and Simon Wolf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
PHOTOGRAPHED EoR c.rIeay
S""PAe OF Foreigners Suspected of
Systematic Robbery.

This morning Sixth Precinct Detectives
fiartisan and Horne had young man and
Monah photographed for the gallery. The
man saVc his name as NJ Allard. while
the woman's name was registered as Lon
use de Arbetise. Both claim to be natives
OF faris. They have been in this coun-
Try only about eight months. according
10 'heir statements. Soon after they ar
rNed they went TO Baltimore and three
months later they came here. During tho
christmas holidays the woman was seen
IN the Dig stores. Last week The d.t.cti,,,
received information that th,. woman al
AhSrd were living together and tina, sh,,
had been alluring men from the s,r,,,.t ana
renewing Them OF their Valuables. SatIr-
uay afternoon the young couple landed
IN police cell. They may be taken TO taa
Police Court tomorrow
Although several complaints have been
made II is not believed that any of her
alleged victims will appear To prosecute
ner' thirteen pawn tickets on shops in
New York and Baltimore We're found on
Allard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
To BE Buried Here.

1t is said the remains of Noble T. Mudd,
a young colored sailor of Southeast Wash
ington, who went down with the battle
ship Maine, will be brought to this city for
interment. Deceased had been in the Unit
ed States navy as first-class seaman for
a number of years, and visited all parts of
the world. He was a member of the crew
of the cruiser San Francisco when shs
cleared her decks and Opened ports" for
action in the harbor of Rio de Janeiro dur
ing the Brazilian revolution, several years
ago. He also served on the men-of-war
Kearsarge and Enterprise and the monitor
Amphitrite, and was a member of the
school of gunnery at the Washington navy
yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
Barn, Stable, Valuable Horses and
Other Property Consumed.

Other Property Consumed.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, March Z, 1898.
Yesterday morning about 10 o'clock a
fire occurred on the farm of Mrs. Rebecca
G. Fields, situated about two miles north
west of this town, by which barn, stable,
wagon house and wheat bin were destroy
ed, together with five or six hundred BUSH
els of wheat, a large amount of hay and
other provender, four horses and two
calves. hay baler, harness for four
horses, pillow gears and a large number Of
agricultural implements. The team of
horses burned was among the best in this
section, two of them being registered Per-
cneron mares. In ADDITION to tne ABOVE a
large hay rick and one of straw were
burned Mr.. George Thompson, who Is
a, tenant on the place, was absent at the
time, and the hre was first discovered by
mis- VIE, who saw smoke and flames isSu-
ing from dlnerent parts OF the buildings
ana widely separated. An alarm was at
oEce given, ana IN short time a large
crowd hau assembled, but the names hao
mace such RAPID progress that nothing
could be saved. The intense heat aIIer-
ward set ire TO an adjoining corn house,
out this was saved from destruction. the
loss amounts TO 500.
1t is the general opinion that the fire
was OF lncendlary origin. There is par
ual insurance on the property in a Fred
erlck company. A few years ago a large
dwelling house on the same farm was
burned.
Sunday evening Deputy Sheriff Peyton
arrested Water Carter. Peter Robertson
and Louis Chiffon, three coIored men,
charged with beng Implicated III the burn
L.g. IEey were taken before Justice
Scneiver, who committed them to jail Tor
hearing. 1t is said that two of the num-
ber were seen on premises snort tllue
before the fire occurred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
Guilty of Many Thefts.

Mrs. Fanny Parker today pleaded guilty
of stealing a smoking Jacket, valued at S.,
from DR.. j. Lambert; also a silk skirt and
coat. worth SO, from Miss Anna NJ.
Hodge; also SO in money from Miss Ella
Watkins, and plush cape, valued at SIS,
from MIS-. Myra Heller. She was given by
Judge Scott sentences amounting in the
aggregate to two hundred and ten days,
and ordered to restore TO Miss Watkins the
money taken from her. Failing to do this,
She will have to serve thirty days addi-
tlonal The accused said she was drunk
when she took the things.
Mrs. Anna Yudclvitt was arraigned on
the charge of receiving the silk skirt,
knowing it to nave been stolen. She asked
Tor Il jury trial, and was released on SlO1
collateral. Detectives Weldon and Lacy
recovered the goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
Death of Capt. w. IL. Myers.

Capt. w. H. Myers, an employee of the
pension Office, died suddenly Saturday even
ing last at 10 o'clock of heart disease. The
news OF his death was Il great shock to his
associates in office, since he was in his
usual good health throughout the day Sat-
urday.
captain Myers was born in washington
county, Pa, April Is, 1881, and was there
lore nearing the siXty-seventh anniversary
OF ms BIRTH In early life he was engaged
in farming He entered the army duriny
the late rebellion as first sergeant of COM
pany D. SJth Pennsylvania Volunteers: was
soon promoted to first lieutenant and after
"aru became captain in the 1SSth Regi-
ment, PENNSYLVANIA Volunteers While
General Butter was in command of the De-
partment of the James, Captain Myers was
provost marshal, his Headquarters being at
hampton, Va. After the war he was en-
gagged in the mercantile business in Hamn
ION. he came to Washington in 1863 and
was employed for several years in the gov
crnment printing office. General Dudley as
commissioner of pensions, appointed Can
tain Myers Il file clerk in the bureau This
position he filled faithfully, his efficiency
having been recognized by promotion from
time to time, until he reached the second
grade. o0''u
Captain Myers was member of Columbia
Louse' NO. 3, f. A. A M; Columbia Com
mandery, No. 2, K T.; the Scottish Pitt
ana the Mystic Shrine. He was a member
OF the Grand Army of the Republic. of tn.
Union Veteran Legion and of the Union
veteran Union. While his funeral will he
IN charge OF the Masons, all of said organi-
cations will be represented He was also n
member of the First Congregational Church
ana OF Its business mems Bible class in the
Sabbath school.
captain Myers leaves a wife and four
eiiuIeh among them being Mr.. Ellis c.
Myers OF the government printing office
- Inc funeral will take place from the First
congregational Church tomorrow afternoon
at o'clock. 1nterment at Arlington