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The evening times., 1898-09-03
CAPT. DUNcAN,s STATEMENT.
Positively Declares His Innocence
of Graye DesecratiOn.

fosftfVeiy Declares His Innocence
of Grave Dissertation.
Capt Louis c. Duncan, of Topeka,
Kan, who is now in jail at Fairfax, Va,
charged witt! the crime of desecrating
the grave of a Confederate officer on the
battlefield of Bull Run, now claims that
he is entirely innocent of the offense.
Tried before court marital composed
of sixteen officers of high rank, includ
ing two ex-Confederate soldiers. he was
acquitted of the charge of conduct un-
becoming an officer and gentleman,
the general head under which the crime
was calendered, but he has been turned
over TO the civil authorities by Gen.
Graham and unless he can furnish bail
in the sum of 81, 100 he will have to await
trial on the charge OF grave desecra-
ton at Fairfax Court House until the
third Monday in September. The PEN
atty for the offense In Virginia is from
five TO ten years at hard labor.
In the course of a statement concerning
the affair Capt. Duncan says that at the
court-martial over sixty witnesses tes-
titled and 500 pages of evidence were re-
corded, and what was the decision? That
took no part in these dissertations; that
l was guilty of neglect of duty only be-
cause ] did not arrest privates who were
digging in the grave. My part in the de-
plorable affair, as testified to in the court
martial by myself and borne out by other
evidence, was as follows:
"On the morning of August G. while the
Second Division was camped near Bull
Run, L went out sketching, as is my Gus
tom when l have leisure. While stroling
Of men digging in little hole, about s
inches deep and feet across
Il had already seen dozens of men all
over the field searching for relics and
not few digging, so 1 thought nothing of
It, l stayed some ten minutes, watching
the digging and talking to another officer
who was present Then | learned that
gravestone was thereabouts, and found
1t lying out some 10 feet from where the
men were digging
Il learned what was on il, but as ] had
been informed that all the bodies of SOL
diers thereabouts had been removed to
Arlington and Manassas, did not think
much of the matter However. | saw a
hospital corps man there, and ordered
him back TO camp Che was the only man
there over whom / supposed / had au-
thority). The other men there were not
not under my commandment even of my
regiment. AS I am a surgeon, l have no
command.
After ordering the men away l left
the spot at once and have never seen 1t
since. That is the sum and substance
of my guilt. And there is no evidence
to prove that / was there again"
Referring 20 charges that the conduct
alleged against him was because of feel
ing toward the Confederate dead, Capt.
Duncan declares that he has had the ut
most respect for the men of Stuart, Jack
son and Lee, and that the memory of
their heroism is a heritage of all Neither
does he think that the men who took
part in the affair did II out of sectional
feeling, but rather out of recklessness
engendered by camp life in volunteer
army added 10 a foolish desire for rel
les"
The evening times., 1898-09-03
steamer Manchester for Indian Head
This Evening.

The news that the evening sails to Marshall
Hall and Indian Head on the steamer Charles
Mscalester on Thursday, Friday, and Satu day
OF this week might he the last trips OF the sason
served TO bring out the banner crowd of the
Summer. Everyone seems TO wish to take fare
well ride on the river, well as TO enjoy a
dance in the cool pavilion at Marshall Hall to
the music of Prof Schroeder's Band Another
large crowd is certain 10 be hand this evening
TO escape a hot night in the city and spend
the time the water in the cool river breezes
The moon Will light up the water and the sky
the ride home, additional attraction to
those who have ever enjoyed this trip by moon
light. Steamer Manchester leaves as usual at
$780, stopping at Marshall Hall both ways Three
trips will be made to Marshall Hall on Sunday
at IL a. M, 2:30 and $50 p. m Those who can
not spend the entire day at this beautiful river
resort may take the steamer at ESQ and enjoy
the sail on the water in the cool river breezes,
and the ride home in the moonlight. The far.
for the round trip is only Is cents.
The evening times., 1898-09-03
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10 hold up his head among his kind and say
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The stealthy, unexpected advance - nervous
debility creeps upon and paralyzes his
powers before he is Of H. When he sud
denly awak6ns 20 the fact that his manhood i
going from him he becomes p4nic-strieken. and
an easy victim 20 many disreputablc schemerS
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the help of a genuine. scientific treatment.
II do not believe" saws Prof. Pierre Fsuve4u,
Paris, France that single human being w4s
ever ABSOLJ TELY ard PERMANENTLY cur,
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The evening times., 1898-09-03
EXECUTIVE. BOARD ACTS.
Said to Have Expelled Lawson From
the *. of l..


the X. of l..
1t was learned last night from a most
reliable source that A. NJ Lawson, mas
ter workman of District Assembly No.
66, Knights of Labor, has been expelled
from the order by the general execu-
tive board at meeting recently held in
New York
1t was stated that Mr.. Lawson received
the notice of his expulsion on Thursday,
and made the announcement at the meet
ing of the assembly that evening at Plas-
terers' Hall
In this instance, as when the general
executive board revoked the charter of
the assembly some time ago. it is claim
ed by some of the local members of the
order that the board exceeded its au-
thority. 1t is claimed that charges
should have been preferred against Law
son and that he should have been given
an opportunity to defend himself.
The only cause for which a member
can be expelled without trial, it is said,
is when he is charged by reputable MEM
bers of the order of attempting to dis
rupt the assembly to which he belongs.
1t will be remembered that when Law
son received notice of the revocation of
the charter of District Assembly No SO
he, with the other officers, applied TO
the courts for an injunction to restrain
the general officers from interfering with
the general business of the organization.
That matter is still pending before the
courts and will come up for hearing
on September 13
In connection with the report that Mr..
Lawson had been expelled it was also
said that several other officers and promi-
nent members of the assembly had been
served with notice of expulsion.
The notice of expulsion sent to Mr..
Lawson contained the statement that
Andrew Best, the resident member OF
the general executive board did not vote
on the question when 1t was brought up
for final action.
The evening times., 1898-09-03
TYPHOID CASES AT CAMP ALaER
Curious and VacilIntinE War De-
nnrimenf Orders

Curious and VacilIatinE War De-
partment Orders.
There are thirty-four cases of typhoid
fever among the Sixty-fifth New York
Regiment at Camp Alger in the division
hospital, and in addition there are
large number of men sick in the regimen
tai hospital and their quarters at camp.
The regiment is scheduled to leave for
Buffalo tomorrow, but there is no assur-
ance that it will do so.
A review of the treatment of these
men during the past week illustrates the
method of the War Department. On Sat
urday last they received orders to be in
readipSss so move to Camp Meade, at
MiddieIown, Pa.
On Monday morning Governor Black
succeeded in having the destination of
the regiment changed to Buffalo, with
the understanding that they were to
leave on that day. Later the orders
were revoked, and it was said at head
quarters that the regiment leaves We'd
nesday.
On Wednesday the War Department
concluded that the clerical work con-
nected with the granting of furloughs
would have to be performed here, and
that meant an additional delay of sew
eral days.
When yesterday the War Department
learned of the alarming increase of sick
ness, an order was issued directing that
the regiment turn all material over to
the depot quartermaster, and proceed
in the afternoon to Middletown, Pa.
The order reached the regiment at /
p m. Thursday. The various companies
We're then scattered about their drills,
and one detachment had undertaken a
march quite distance from the camp.
sounted orderlies were despatched TO
call all the members into camp.
A third set of Instructions came from
Washington later in the afternoon, in
which IL was stated that the paymaster
would visit the regiment, and that the
boys should receive their pay before
leaving camp.
The expectations then were that the
regiment would leave the camp today.
but now its departure has been arranged
for Sunday
There is great complaint in camp on
account of lack of water. The regiment
al surgeon declares that every day in
camp brings out additional casese OF
sickness.
The evening times., 1898-09-03
Last Sunday Trip to River View,

Tomouow's trips 10 River View Will be the
last Sunday of the season at the View, and
hundreds Of persons will take advantage of the
outing TO spend one more pleasant day in the
cool shade Of the trees at this resort. During
the intensely hot weather of the past two OF
three days, visitors to River View have found
ii delightfully."- coCi and pleasant, the situation
of the resort a high cliff, overlooking the
river, enabling it to catch every breath of
air that strs. For the entertainment Of Wis. tors
tomorrow all the various attractions Of the resor:
Will be in full operation. and the View orche TIA
will furnish delightful music both in the afte--
noon and morning. The steamer Esteile Randall
p. m. and, returning. viii leave River View at
2:l5, g. s, and 1890 p. m. Tickets for the
round trip viii be but 25 cents.
The evening times., 1898-09-03
CAUTION TO SOLDIERS.
On the Way Home They Must ABB
stain From DeIicacies-

telegram in reference to convalescent
soldiers travelling to their homes was
sent by Adjt. Gen. COrbin last night 10
the commanding officers of all camps.
The telegram reads:
'It having been reported to the War
Department that many convalescent SOL
diers, who have received fUrloughs and
started for their homes, have been taken
iii on the way, and to avoid further oc-
currences OF this kind, IL is suggested in
the strongest possible terms that all SOL
diers travelling homeward on furloughs
will exercise their best judgments In car
ing for themselves, especially those who
have been Ill in hospitals with fevers.
Their appetites are very keen and unless
they deny themselves everything except
the necessary food of the simplest char
acter, are in great danger of relapse.
This instruction is sent out hoping that IL
may catch the eye of those men en- route.
and also for the instruction of surgeons
at hospitals. 1t is ordered that no man
shall receive a furlough whom the sur
geon in charge believes TO be unable to
travel alone. and that no furloughed SOL
dier shall leave hospital without re-
ceiying full instructions as to his diet
while en- route to his home, from his
surgeon"
The evening times., 1898-09-03
Reduced Rates to Arlington on
Electrfc Trains Tomorrow.

Those who eften spend Sunday morning or aft
ternoon in the-scountry should take advantage
of the reduced rates offered by the Washington
Alexandria, and Mount Vernon Railway 10 Ar
lington Sunday, and go for days outing
to the national cemetery. Arlington is one OF
the most beautiful places fer miles about the
city. The we1-kept grounds, fine old trees. fra,
grant flowers, and the grand view of the CITY
il gives have excited the admiration of visitors
from all parts Of this big country 1t is always
cool at Arlington, even when the days and even
ings close and sultry in the city, f,r il is
so high that ii catches every breath of air that
may be stirring. Electric trains leave the sta
tion al Thirteen-and- half Street and Pennsyl-
ysnia Avenue every foTty-fye minutes during the
day and evening. Tie fare for the ride to Ar
lington and return tomorrow has been reduced
TO Is cents. Round-trip tickets TO Alexandria
only, at 20 cents.
The evening times., 1898-09-03
ROUGH RIDERS TO DISBAND.
Prefer to BE Denied the Two Months
FuriouEh.

Il has been ordered by the War Depart
ment that the First Volunteer Cavalry.
Familiarity known as Roosevelt's Rough
Riders, be mustered out of the service Of
the Government at once at Montauk Point
where the regiment is now in camp. The
men will not be- allowed the two months
furlough granted the other volunteers
who saw service outside of this country
because the department was informed by
their commander that they preferred to
be mustered out at once, which Will, Of
course. prevent them from receiving the
two months leave with pay.
Each Rough Rider, however, will re-
ceive travel pay sufficient to carry him TO
his home The immediate mastering out
of the organization may interfere with
the proposed Rough Riders parade, fully
uniformed and equipped, on Broadway,
New York
The two other regiments of Rough Rid
ers Col. Torreys at Jacksonville, and
Col. Grigsby's will be mustered out in a
few days.
The evening times., 1898-09-03
Open Until ESQ Tonight.
s. KANN, SONS & CO.,
EXCURSIONS.
Closing Week of River View Seass

Closing Week of River View Season.
The closing week Of the River View excursion
season Is now at hand and the family dav trips
which viii be made today are the last Of these
trips for the season. Yesterday over l.20O chill
dren, with their parents, took advantage OF the
extra family day 10 go TO River View and a
still larger crowd is expected 10 visit the View
today. Children are always given the fun lib
erty of tie grounds on these family day trips,
and, in order that parents may be able 10
give all their children an outing at a small ex-
Pense. the price OF round-trp tickets on the
morning and afternoon boats is placed at 10
cents to all. The steamer PoHtz will leave
her wharf at 10 n m. 2:l5 ard 6:45 D. ri. ard
stops will be made al Alexandria on all trips
There VIII be music and dancing all Gay
The evening times., 1898-09-03
Getting .Ye,Iow Jnck- in Hand.

Surgeon General Wyman, of the Marine
Hospital Service. has succeeded in con-
trolling the yellow fever wherever it has
appeared in the South this summer, and
in every case the infection this year
could be traced to the infection of 1897.
But the latest development of ten cases
al Orwood, Miss, nonpluses all the medi-
cal authorities, for the town did not have
a visitation last year, and there is no trace
of infection from points which suffered
from fever year ago. But the Marine
Hospital Service is engaged in a vigorous
search for the origin of the germ, and
the situation may yet be cleared up.
The evening times., 1898-09-03
Mastering Out of Southern Soldiers.

Adit. Gen. Corbin has informed callers
from the Southern States in the past few
days that the decision of the War Depart
ment as to the mastering out of volun-
teer regiments would be determined by
the recommendation OF the several gov
ernors. Gov. McLaurin, of Mississippi
asked for the mastering out of the First
and Second Regiments of his State, and
the retention of the Third, and orders to
this effect were issued In Louisiana
where only two regiments We're enlisted,
the adjutant general is awaiting the pleas
ure of Gov. Foster in the matter. The
Louisiana executive is expected in Wash
ington within a few days, when it is pos
sible that the First Regiment will be re-
tanned and the Second sent to Cuba.
The evening times., 1898-09-03
The Effects of the Cuban Campaign
Are Beginning to Tell on the
District Men,

The effects of the deadly Cuban climate
are beginning. to show on some of the
District troops, malaria fever and chills
being very common and attacks of dys-
entery very frequent The boys are
minus many pounds of flesh, especially
Major Emmet urel, who weighs forty
five pounds less than he did before leav-
ing for Cuba. The District boys tell a
good story on the major. His first ex-
pression after the flag had been raised
over Santiago was: Its too bad, boys,
that we haven't some of Heurich's Maer-
zen Beer with which TO celebrate the
surrender" If the District regiment had
Heurich's beer to drink there would have
been less sickness.
The evening times., 1898-09-03
Married I'm PhiIndeIphiu.

The many friends of Mr.. John Sher-
man Kistler, of this city, and Mrs. Anna
c. Ryan, of Virginia, were surprised to
learn today that they We're quietly mar
ried in Philadelphia on Monday by the
Rev. Alexander Virgins. The bride who
is a tall stately brunette, belongs to one
of the best families m the Old Dominion
and has a large circle of acquaintances
and friends in Washington. Mr.. and Mrs.
kistler will spend their honeymoon at the
leading summer resorts.
The evening times., 1898-09-03
A MISSING BANKER.
Police Looking for George A. KIM
mel. of Kansas.

Police Looking for George A. KIM
mel. of Kansas.
Inspector Mattingly has been asked 20
look out for George A Kimmel, a bank
er, who is missing from his home in
Arkansas City. Kans.
He IS described as thirty years OF age,
five feet eight inches high, weight is
pounds, medium complexion, brown hair
and mustache. Wore when last seen
brown suit of clothes, straight brim straw
hat, knight Templar's charm, heavy
band gold ring, double eagle and small
diamond in center, emblem of 32d degree
Mason
Five hundred dollars reward is offered
by Charles A. Johnson, banker at Niles.
Mich. for information leading to the
discovery of his whereabouts and plac-
ing him in the hands OF his friends. He
was last seen in Kansas City. Mo. on
Saturday, July 60, 1895, at the Midland
Hotel, about 1:15 a, m, where he receiv-
ed a package of money containing $3.50. 20
The evening times., 1898-09-03

TACT which admits of argument that school
severe indeed and it perfect
nerves to be able to conduct classroom That
Pans Iabues help keep the perfect strengthen
the nerves testified by school
who says have been teaching the Ninth Grade George
wharton School for the past eight years and hard
comprehend what task have when
OF pupils from the lower sections You requires great patience
and assdulty discipline and educate
aduous one Especially this the during the
the work exactng and the drain
leaning books and marking papers or hours at
time get headache and entire system gets shattered
Pan Iabule always sghtens morning ready
tor the task again feeling fresh
magic laoule taken the previous night 1t certainly
remedy Tor nervousness and nvIgoang wasted
voice the sentiments OF all the teachers
whom has used them with equally beneficial results"
had
The evening times., 1898-09-03
ANACOSTIA NEWS NOTES,
Policeman DYER is on weeks vacation

Policeman Dyer is on a weeks vacation.
Rev. c. o. Isaac, of the Anacostia Method st
Church, has returned home after a short visit
to relatives in Ellicott City, Md.
Rev f. W. Bliss the newly-selected pastor of
the Anacostia Baptist Church. has secured resi-
dence on Jackson Street, to which he removed
Yesterday. He will preach his first regular sermon
tomorrow morning.
Among the Anacostia boys who W re at s. mt ago
with the District of Columbia Volunteers
are Charles Smell, Elliott Hoops and Claude f.
Allen. Smell is the OF Rev. F. E. Snell of
Harrison Street. Sine leaving Washingtcn he ha
been promoted TO corporal.
Mr.. John F. Powell, in pector Of electric light
ing for the United States. has gone to New York,
where he will take a steamer for Paris He is a
member OF the United States committee to the
Paris Exposition, and does not expect TO return
10 Lis home, Roe Croft for several months.
Bruce A. W. Allen, son of Policeman Allen,
has been ordered by the War Department 10
report at the Washington Arsenal Barracks Hos
ptal for treatment for his wounds received in the
battle of FL Caney. He is 4 private in Troop ID,
of the Sixth Cavalry, and has been at his home
on a furlough.
There is some talk of organizing citizens
association, to get in shape by the time Con-
gress convencs, to urge appropriations for many
needed improvements in the town. station
house is badly needed as the present one on Har-
rison Street is far too antiquated. Its sewage
is particularly bad and the cells almost unfit
for use. Another improvement desired is the eN.
tension OF the water mains up Harrison Street.
The fire Thursday showed the necessity for this,
as the water main ended too far away to be OF
service TO the engine company.
The evening times., 1898-09-03
A PENSION RULING.
many Official Documents Will Re
Open to the Public


Assistant Secretary of the Interior
Webster Davis this morning made an
important ruling regarding the examina-
ton of certain pension documents.
His action lays before the public in the
future all papers relating to claims for
pensions or bounty land reports from the
War Department, certificates of examin-
ing surgeons and reports of special ex-
aminers, except documents relating 10
criminal cases where the ends of Justice
might be defeated
Up 10 the present time the Pension De
partment has held THAI eII reports Of
special examiners and kindred papers
were TO be kept in secret, and the result
was that hundreds of appeals We're ta-
ken by dissatisfied pension claimants
who did not know why their claims were
rejected.
In lessening appeal cases alone the or
der will save the Government thousands
of dollars annually.
The evening times., 1898-09-03
snani.h Gunhoat RAISED.

Department from Santiago that the cruis-
er Marblehead yesterday succeeded in
raising the Spanish gunboat Sandoval,
which was sunk in Guantanamo Harbor.
The Marblehead, Capt. McCalla, will now
come north at once.
The evening times., 1898-09-03

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