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The evening times., 1898-07-19
Dewey and the Germ.ns.

1t is apparent from the dispatches
| published this morning that the situa-
ton in the Philippines. resulting from
| miral there, has been more delicate
and dangerous than the Administration
has allowed the public to believe When
a foreign warship refuses to stop when
| challenged by the naval officer in COM
mand of the harbor, and it becomes
necessary to send shell in her direc-
| tion, it Is obvious that only the exer-
else of great good judgment can prevent
| complications out Of which ii is diff
cult to escape and still maintain peace.
Every additional word from Admiral
Dewey which the Administration gives
to the public increases the popular es-
TEEN for his wisdom and ability. Only
one in many men would be competent
to restrain the insurgent chief and at
the same time hold his confidence; to
keep an irritable German admiral in
check, undo the work of the Germal.
warships and still avoid the last step
that would make 1t hard for US
TO avoid war; to maintain order in a
city that is still in the hands of the
enemy, and win the hearty approval OF
all the foreign agents and officials.
The German admiral, presumably act
ing under the instructions bf his gov
ernment. prohibited the insurgents from
taking an island which they regarded
as essential to the Strengthening of
their position, threatening to open on
them with his guns. Immediately on
being told this, Admiral Dewey sent
two of his ships to lombard the place
and capture it. Then he turned * over
to the insurgents, to the ,:pspeakable
wrath of the German. Ane after, in
order to impress the Span ards and the
insurgents with sense of his particular
importance, proposed to move in anc
out of the harbor as though hent On
great missions. Admiral Dewey coii-
manded him to stop and submit to in
spection, when, after leaving the port,
he undertook to enter again. Protesting
that having once been inspected it was
not necessary that he should be stopped
thereafter, the German continued on his
way, when Admiral Dewey fired shell
straight in his direction, with the inti-
nation that the next would hit him.
Then Dewey, in reply to his protest.
told him that his ship would be stop
ped and boarded every time she enter
ed the bay, and as often in the mean
time as he should take the notion to do
1t.
The effect of this has been to curb
the restless movements of the German
warship and to convince the Spaniards
and the insurgents that in adopting
measures for the capture and admin!s-
tration of the Philippines the United
States is not to be subject to the die
tation of Germany. This is wholesome.
and may save good deal OF trouble
with the insurgents.
The evening times., 1898-07-19
TO STOP SWBARiNe.
The Citi.ss SkEew Herk Mu.ts !
lieye His Kesllngs IN the House

rhe citisea Sk&.w Herk Nusts Re-
iieye His Es3ags IN the House.
New York. July p.-so many com
plants Of profanity in public places have
been made recently that the president Of
the Municipali clpncil. Randolph Gug-
genheimer. proposes an ordinance to
deal summarily with swearers in public
places.
very seriously. II am preparing such an
ordinance, and expect that It will re-
cieve the approval OF the municipal as
sembly. Those who know me know that
am in no way thin-skinned. sanctimoni-
Gus or captious. The use OF profane lam
guage. whether 1t be on the Bowery.
Fifth Avenue or elsewhere, has become a
nuisance. Go almost anywhere you may,
and you will hear foul words and curses.
They are not confined to men. I have
heard women-not Of the refined class, of
course-employ the 'vilest language to ex-
press their feelings. 1t has come to such
pass that your wife or your daughter
cannot walk the street. ride In a car or
cross, ferry without having her ears
assailed with language which no self
ordinance to be proposed by me Is adopt
ed, l hope that every good citizen will
esteem 1t his duty to insist upon the ar
rest Of ofrepders. ], for one, shall do
what can personally to enforce the pro-
visions Of the act. doubt not that.
after few examples have been made
this Hood of profanity in public places
will be made to cease"
President Guggenheimer said his plan
would make IT a misdemeanor for any,
body to employ profane or foul lam
guage In public place, and direct po-
lfcemen to arrest the offenders upon COM
plant of listener or upon hearing the
language themselves. He has made a
canvass Of the municipal assembly, a.
Is confident of a majority for the ordi-
nance.
There is a law today against profanity
in New England and New Jersey. 1t has
been in existence in New England since
the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock.
Arrests have been made of persons who
have spoken profanely when the wealth
er displeased them: when the grfpman,
put on an extra current and looked the
other way; when trains persisted in
starting behind time: in fact, when any
one Of the thousand annoyances that one
suffers daily has arisen. All oaths here
after, President Guggenheimer insists,
must be confined to the privacy Of ones
home and he declares he will certainly
prosecute anyone he hears employing
shocking ordinations. no matter how
great the provocation may be.
The evening times., 1898-07-19
GENERAL SKATER ASSAULTED
Slapped In the Face by CorrespOn-
dent ScOyel.

Slapped In the Face by Corrcspon-
dent ScOyel.
New York. July IA dispatch to the
Herald detailing the circumstances at
tending the surrender of Santiago alludes
to a very unpleasant incident that occur
red after the ceremonies of the surren-
der had been completed and 'Old Glory"
hoisted from the castle heights The Her
aid correspondent says:
Shortly after 1 o'clock Gen. Shafter
reached his headquarters. somewhat ia
tigued by the exertion of the day, but
exceedingly we'll satisfied.
The capitulation was conducted grace
fully by both sides The only incident
which marred the day was occasioned by
the conduct of Sylvester Scovei, corre-
spondent.
When the time came to raise the flag
Scovel attempted to make his way to the
roof of the palace, with the intention of
participating in some way in the cere-
mony. He was ordered down by the
guard.
Immediately after the ceremony Scovel
pushed his way to Gen. Shafter and slap
ped the generals face. He was promptly
arrested.
The evening times., 1898-07-19
TEMPERANCE CAMP MEETING.
Many Ladies' Attend the Opening ut
Washington Grove.

Washington Grove, Nd, July 19.-The
annual camp meeting of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union of Mont
gomery county and the District Of CO.
lumbia began at Washington Grove Sun
day. The meetings were led by Mrs. NJ
R. Haslup. of Baltimore Mrs. NJ p.
Hamlin, Mrs. E. L. Tatum of Brighton.
and Mrs. NJ. B. Plat of Washington. A
great many people drove in from the
country around. Mrs. Ella A Boole. of
New York. was expected to deliver SER
mon. but was suddenly called away TO
Chicago. and could not be present. Rev.
Sam W. Small. of Washington, was also
expected TO preach. but a telegram was
received saying he. was unexpectedly. de-
tanned at Hot Springs. Ark. and was
obliged to cancel his engagement.
The ladies in charge of the meetings
and staying on the grounds include Mrs.
Mary r. Haslup. president of the w. C.
T. L. of the State of Maryland: Mrs E.
r. Tatum. of Brigton; Miss Lawrence
of Bethlehem, Pa; Misses Helen Stabler
and Robson, of Sandy Spring; Mrs. Sa-
rah c. Thomas. of. Frederick; Miss Ella
Barnsley. of Oakdale; Mrs. ]. C. Wilson.
Mrs. C. R. Hartshorn, Mrs. NJ. f. Moore.
Miss Jane Brooke and Mrs. s. T. Miller.
of Ashton &C.
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SIX PASTEUR PATIENTS.
Three I'm Addition to the Washing
ton Sufferers Under Treatment.

Baltimore. July 19.-In addition to Mr..
and Mrs. EngeI and the child Mary Sea-
mark, who have sought relief at the
Pasteur department of the Baltimore City
Hospital from the bite of pug dog. three
other patients arrived at the city yester-
day.
Among these are Mrs. Lucy Smelling
aged sixty years, and her son, James
Smelling. aged twenty-five years. 100 Sec
ond Avenue. Hampden. Mrs. Smelling was
attacked by a Shepherd dog in the front
yard of her home about 10 o'clock yester-
day morning. She thought at first the dog
was playing and attempted to push it
aside. She was bitten on the legs and
arms Her clothing was badly torn. Her
son. James Smelling, went to her assist
ance and struck the dog with a chair.
when ii attacked him. He was bitten
on the left leg above the ankle. Samuel
Childs. III Carroll Street. came to their
rescue and shot the dog.
Mrs. Smelling and her son were attend
ed by physicians and later they were TAX
en- to the hospital The body of the dog
was sent to the hospital. and experiments
will be made on rabbits TO ascertain il IL
was mad.
Moffit Harman. aged twelve years of
Staunton, Va. was also received at the
department yesterday for treatment, hav-
ing been bitten by a dog.
The evening times., 1898-07-19

1t Is unreasonable to expect the Span
ish residents of Santiago to be softened
in their hatred of Americans by the most
generous treatment. We may feed them.
restore the civil administration which the
Spanish military commander virtually
suspended, clean the city and spend more
labor and money in the renovation of the
town than their taxes for year would
cover-vet thev would stab the Americans
In the back If they couId do It without
fear of punishment.
The evening times., 1898-07-19

A Paris correspondent of the London
Times explains the Dreyfus mystery in
surprising way. Dreyfus, he says. was
guilty Of giving to Russia some untmpor-
tant military information. not for pay.
but in the hope Of receiving Russian in
formation In return He knew that the
war office greatly desired the knowledge
he tried to secure. He was punished. not
because Of the offense. but to show to
Russia that France did not intend to al
low her new ally to learn French secrets
as long as her ally would not give up Sec
rets to her.
The evening times., 1898-07-19

Corner stones in England will have to
of a kneecap by the Prince of Wales IL
more than a slight injury. Nothing in
surgery is more obstinate than a frac-
tured kneecap. because strong Muscles
pull the fractured sections apart.
The evening times., 1898-07-19
CHANGE OF PAsToRArE.
Rev. J. H. Butler. of Alexandria
May Resign.

Alexandria. Va, July 19.-It is probable
that in October next a change will be
made in the pastorate OF the Washington
Street Baptist Church here, the pastor,
Rev. DIR. ]. H. Butler. having signifiedf
his desire to resign. The subject will be
considered at the close of the present
month. DIR. Butler has been in charge of
the church since March, 1891. and has
proved to be 4 most acceptable pastor.
The first Baptist services here were held
in the old courthouse in 1891. The Wash
ington Street Society was organized in
1906. and during the same year its first
church was built on the site of the pres
ent house of worship.
The evening times., 1898-07-19
Edward sla,maker Commit. Suicide

Rockville. Md, July 1s.-Mr. Edward
slaymaker, of Bethesda. formerly of this
place committed suicide yesterday morn
ing about 10 O'Clock by hanging himself
with htiching, strap to the transom Of
door. Mr.. Slaymaker was found hang
ing to the door, by his wife, who lmme-
diately called in. some neighbors and the
body was taken. down.
Mrs. Slaymaker can only account for
her husbands actions in SO much as he
has Seen generally depressed over mis-
business affairs since he left Rockville,
about six months ago. where he was run
ming a farm owned by Mrs. Henry Beard.
Of Washington, and for the past few
days his condition had been such as she
would pronounce him temporarily insane.
The evening times., 1898-07-19
THE DELAWARE TROOPS.
They Are Weary of Camp Routia>
and Want Active Service

Wilmington. Del. July ls.-Serious
trouble is threatened in the First Della
ware Regiment at Camp Tunnel, near
Middletown. The regiment is fully equip
ped and desires to be put into active serv-
ice. Ii is said on good authority that un-
less the troops are soon sent out of the
State many of the officer will resign.
The Delaware soldiers want to be sent
to Porto Rico under the command of Gen.
James II. Wilson.
Over $50 men have lately jumped the
guard line because of temptation TO go
to their homes.
The evening times., 1898-07-19
Incredoiou. Mr. white,
From the New York World. ]

Our ambassador to Germany, Mr.. White, is
reported by cable as saying: ''The Irene story,
90 far as is known here. is an invention or is
grossly exaggerated" Mr.. White, If correctly
reported, is grossly misinformed. The Irene story
came to Secretary Long in an official dispatch
signed by Admiral Dewey. So far from being
exaggerated, there is good reason to believe that
Dewey exercised In his relation Of the facts a
moderation which proves him to be one who rules
his own spirit. and such is greater than he
who taketh . city,"
The evening times., 1898-07-19
The schley Testimonial Committee.

The SchIey Testimonial Committee.
Cumberland. Md. July 19-The COM
mit.ee on organization of the Schley tes-
timonial met last night and empowered
the chairman Gen. Joseph Sprigg, to ap-
point an executive committee. to be COM
posed OF an equal number Of ladies' and
gentlemen. and have power to name sub
committees. Judge Sloan expressed his
appreciation Of the interest manifested in
the movement by Mayor Malster, and
offered as a suggestion that the matter.
as far as Baltimore was concerned, be
placed in his hands. He also thought
that it would be well If the municipal
authorities would take charge of the mat
ter in their various towns
The evening times., 1898-07-19
Democratic Folly.

From Atlanta Constitution.)
Some Of the brethren in Congress have 10 far
fallen into the trap set for them rs to prepare
the pot in which the Democratic goose is to
be cooked in the Fall elections. There was an
effort to array the party against the annexa-
tion Of Hawaii, and It was 90 far successful that
(as We have saidf the pot in which the Democratic
goose is this Fall to be stewed may be con-
sidered to be on. Nothing remains but to kindle
the fire and pluck the affable bird.
The evening times., 1898-07-19

The gloom Of some Of the army sur
geons over what they regard as the yel-
low fever outlook is not proof Of the
virulent character Of the disease. There
choly view of every threatened epidem-
ic. The suggestion that 25 per cent Of
the army will be AFFLICTED is not indorsed
by doctors and people at New Orleans.
who think the disease Is of very mild
type and not as serious as the measles.
The evening times., 1898-07-19

The news of the purpose of Commodore
Watson TO lombard Spanish coast towns
receives full credence In Spain. 1t has
caused the Spaniards to think about the
blessings of peace. They can better bear
the loss of a whole army in Cuba than
the smashing of smokehouses on their
own properly.
The evening times., 1898-07-19
A..nult. Upon Wouen,

Haserstown. Nd. July 19.-In Hagers-
town Sunday night an unknown colored
man made three attempts to assault
women. His first attempt was in Joseph
Coxen's house. He next entered Charles
Ocker's house. but two men drove him
of. His last attempt was upon Amanda
Vinson, whom he met on the street. In
the struggle he tore her dress partly
and the negro ran away.
Miss Markell, sixteen years of age,
daughter of Mr.. George Markell, was
rudely assailed on the roadside near
Smithsburg Sunday night. Her screams
brought assistance, and the man escaped,
The evening times., 1898-07-19
THE REBELLION IN CHINA.

The House of Commons Informed
That 1t In Not Suppressed.
London, July 19.-The parliamentary
secretary for the foreign office. Mr..
George N. Curzon. replying in the House
of Commons to questions on The Chinese
situation. said the British consul at Cam
ton reported that 6.00O badly armed reb-
els had encountered detachment Of i'm
perial troops on July Z, at al unknown
place, and had afterward retreaiei west
ward with loss.
The rebellion. he added, was not yet
suppressed, and reliable Information on
the subject could not be obtained.
The evening times., 1898-07-19
Arrested ON suspicion Of Murder

Chicago, Ill.,, July 19.-Edward Payne.
a negro, who has been under suspicion Of
being the assailant of Walter Morrow.
who was shot from ambush in Washing
ton Park Saturday night, was arrested
last night. Miss Mamie Foley, who was
with Morrow at the time of the shoot
ing, identified the negro as the man who
fired the shot. Morrow still lives, but
cannot recover.
The evening times., 1898-07-19
Brfg. Gen. Li.com,. Mound.

Baltimore. July 19.-Brig. Cen Emerson
II Liscom, of the regular army. is at
J..nns HopSin' Hospital receiving treat
ment for gunshot wotnd received in the
fighting bef.:e Santiago July 2. As Gel
onel of the TSenty-fcurth Infantry he
was leading his regimen. up San Juan hill
on that bloody day, when he was wound
ed. His regiment captu ed the blockhouse
on the summit ana occupied the position.
For his gai'a..try in the fight he was pro-
NOTED to the rank of brigadier general
The evening times., 1898-07-19
Lost His Chance.

When the Spanish prisoners boarded the St.
Louis, all with the exception Of Cervera) were
asked to sign an agreement that they would do
their utmost during the voyage to quiet dis
turbances, and would under no circumstances be
tempted to tamper with the machinery Of the
ship. One man refused, saying that the word Of
Spaniard was enough. He was put under guard
and refused the special comforts given to the
Others. At the end Of the first dafy at sea he
offered to sign anything which he was asked to
sign, but Capt. Goodrich replied that the good
Offices Of the United States were rendered only
once. .r-t r-ss Il. ,,-s.sl-4
The evening times., 1898-07-19
The Signal Coru..

The number of volunteer signal corps
companies recruited so far is seventeen
Each company has complement of
sixty-three men. Gen. Greedy, chief sig
nal ofiicer. says there has been greater
competition. for positions in this branch
Of the service than in any other
The evening times., 1898-07-19
Fire Kuins an Old Bartist Church.

Fire Ruins an Old baptist Church.
Salisbury. Md. July 1s.-Fire partially
destroyed the Missionary Baptist Church,
on Division Street, in Salisbury. Sunday
night. By the prompt arrival of the fire
department the main par, OF the building
was saved. Plans have been prepared
by the congregation of this church for
the erection Of a new building on the site
of the old church, which will be torn
down, and with its destruction one of the
old landmarks will be removed from Sal
isbury.
The evening times., 1898-07-19
1cEBoUND wHALERs RELIEVED

The Five Hundred mt Point barrow
Provided With Food Supplies.
Seattle. Wash. July 19.-That part of
the government relief expedition that
started overland to the aid of the 500
whalers imprisoned in the Arctic ice off
Point Barrow. has successfully completed
its mission. The whalers now havy suf-
ficent food to last them until the revenue
cutter Bear reaches Point Barrow in
August.
The Overland expedition commanded by
Lieut.. Jarvis, reached its destination
March 18th. Nearly 500 reindeer were
successfully driven to Point Barrow. All
the whalers were found to be WELL
The evening times., 1898-07-19

The American governor OF Santiago
will probably have some trouble in MAX
ing the civil authorities carry out direc-
tions for cleaning the city. In this the
civil oficers will have the sympathy Of
the Inhabitants, who have contempt for
the Anglo-Saxon mania for cleanliness.
The evening times., 1898-07-19
DEATH OF A FEMALE SPY.

Elizabeth stiles. Famous in the
Civil War, PASSES Away.
Ashtabula. Ohio, July 1s-Mrs. Eliza
beth W. Stiles, famous as Union spy
during the civil war, died yesterday at
the National woman's Relief Corps
Home, in Madison, Ohio, aged eighty-two.
The evening times., 1898-07-19

There is good deal of opera bouffe
about Admiral Diedrichs' movements and
demands at the Philippines, but unfor-
tunately nations may be involved In war
xlrougA the Asoss ssdiculous antics ot
an over-eealous ofaciAl. with . con.
The evening times., 1898-07-19

Now General Miles has an opportunity
to show what he can do in the way of
speedy capture of an island not very
strongly fortified, but defended by an en-
emy that fight well enough behind in
trenchments. If he has drawn lesson
from the operations at Santiago, he will
waste little time in negotiations for sur
render.
The evening times., 1898-07-19
Ser, ed His country Well.

Brewer was only an humble postofSce INSPECTOR.
He is dead Of yelloyfever at his post at Siboney,
and he deserves to be held in honorable meanofy
iust as il he had died with . musket. in his
hand at the front. He was serving his country,
and doubtless serving it well; and he fell in the
performance Of his duty.
The evening times., 1898-07-19

1t Is significant that yellow fever has
not appeared among the troops who were
stationed on the higher hills. The fact
suggests the first method Of checking the
spread Of the disease.
The evening times., 1898-07-19
We ca. stand II.

From the Indianapolis News.)
This country is anxiow for peace, but 1t can
stand the war q good deal better than Spain
can. And every day that the war Is prolonged
will mean Just 20 much moro dinster for SPAIN
and in the end she win ind herself stripped
of all her colonies
The evening times., 1898-07-19

Portsmouth, Ohio. July 1s.-Two cases
Of criminal assault were reported almost
simultaneously from the west side of this
county yesterday. Charles Craig, of Rar-
den, Is in jail charged with assaulting
fourteen-year-old Anna Adams, and .
posse is searching for Elisha Crabtree.
who Is accused Of assaulting twelve-year-
old Laura Crabtree, distant relative.
The latter will probably be lynched u
caught.
The evening times., 1898-07-19
SUPPLIES FOR WATSON.
Ammunition and Coal Ready for the
Eastern SQUADRON.

Eastern Squadron.
The cruiser Yankee. Capt. Brownson. sail
ed yesterday from Hampton Roads. with
an immense amount of ammunition for
Commodore Watson's Eastern squadron.
She will arrive on Friday or Saturday at
her destination.
Five colliers were ready to leave Hamp-
ton Roads yesterday and are thought to
have sailed last night.
Three other golfers are nearly ready
The eight vessels contain 5000 tons of
coal.
The evening times., 1898-07-19
Ameriean. to BviId Roads.

Yokohama, July l9.-Advices from Seoul
say that the American minister there has
arranged with the Korean government
that American experts shall survey the
country. with view Of building roads,
bridges, etc.
The evening times., 1898-07-19

The Advertisers Guarantee Company, Of Chi
cago, hereby certifes that it has, by its expert
examiners. proven and attested the circulation
Of THE TIMES, Washington, D. c. The daily
average PAID circulation for the month Of June,
1885, was 40, 5si copies.
This is GUARANTEED to the advertisers Of
the country by BOND OF $4,000 in the Fidelity
and Deposit Company, Of Maryland, deposited
with tie Northwestern National Bank, of Chicago.
ADVERTISERS GUARANTEE COMPANY.
by J. R. MASON, President
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take a vacation in preference to taking
yellow fever.
The evening times., 1898-07-19

The army was ready to move on Porto
Rico last night. Whatever delay there
is must be charged to Commodore Samp-
son.
The evening times., 1898-07-19

mander Of less ability'and discretion.shaa
Admiral Dewey the movements Of the
Irene might easily have led to very eeri-
GUS complications between Germany and
the United States. u ,...i..... -
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TO GIVE cERvERA A HOME.

Movement Started at Port Tampa to
Recognize His Bravery..
Port Tampa, Fla. July ia movement
was started here yesterday to present to
Admiral cervera home on Tampa Bay
in recognition of his humane and chival-
rous treatment of Hobson and his crew
The movement was also prompted by a
desire to save the Spanish admiral from
insult and possible death should he re-
turn to Spain.
The evening times., 1898-07-19
AGENCY IN SANTIAGO.
Express Company Employees Starte,
for Cuba ON Sunday.

for Cuba ON Sunday.
Tampa, Fla. July 19-Tne Southern Ex-
press Company dispatched by steamer
from Tampa on Sunday a corps of its en-
ployes to establish an agency at Santiago
de Cuba This party carried with them
nearly 1.000 jackages Of freight shipped
by families and friends to the soldiers in
that vicinity. Due notice will be given
when the express company will be in
readiness for maintaining regular sarvice
between the United States and the ISL
and.