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Evening star., 1898-08-26
APPLIES FOR DIVORCE.
Mrs. Abby Dawson Begins Preceding
Against Her Husband

Mrs. Abby E. Dawson this afternoon en-
tered suit for divorce against her husband.
Edward 7. Dawson, who is a teacher of
dancing in this city. Mrs. Dawson alleges
that she and the defendant were married
January %. 1893, at Calvary Baptist
church, by DIR. Samuel II. Greene, and that
they lived together until July 10, 1895, when
Dawson wfilfully and without cause desert
ed and abandoned her, and has since that
time lived apart from her.
The petitioner declares that the defendant
conducts large dancing school, from which
ne receives quite a large income. She also
alleges that he dresses well and from in
formation she believes he has ample means
10 make provision for their child, Charles
aIan. VINO was born May "a, 1895. Mrs
Dawson also prays for an absolute divorre
ana asks that the defendant be compelled
10 pay her a reasonable sum for the sun
port ana maintenance of the child L. Ca
iicitor. So
Evening star., 1898-08-26
CLAIMS OF TWO WIDOWS.
Problem With which the Pension Of
fice II WRESTLING.

The pension Office is wrestling with a
difficult problem, which is the basis of an
interesting story. 1t is an application of
two widows for pension, and the depart
ment has never had such an intricate prop
osition to deal with.
Two friends from the same town enlisted
in 1861 on the same day and at the same
place. In fact, they went into the service
together. One shortly after enlisting was
discharged on account of detective eyesight
but the other went to the front. When time
came for crop planting the one in the serv-
Ice induced his friend to take his place
But the soldier never returned to his regi-
ment, and his friend continued in the serv-
ice, answering roll call in the others name.
he served throughout the war
Both men left widows and both widows
want pension. The relict of the one who
was discharged but still served for his
friend claims the pension because her hus-
band rendered the service, while the other
claims that the records show her husband
TO nave been the one who enlisted and
served.
1t looks as If both claims will be rejected.
ne one who really served has no military
record and his claim cannot be proved
Whlie the one who deserted is left in
worse predicament
Ii Is possible that special act of Con-
sress Will be necessary to pass the claim
OF the one who, notwithstanding his dis
charge, still served his country.
Evening star., 1898-08-26
ALGER GRANTS BURROUGHS.
Sends Thousands From Montauk tr
Make Room

Make Room,
NEW YORK, August 26.-Secretary AIser
resumed his work Of investigating the af-
fairs of Camp Wikoff today Among the
hrst things he did was to give attention to
granting thirty days furloughs to the men
Of the list New York Volunteers and the
I'd Massachusetts,.
General Alger told the commanders of
these regiments to make out the list of all
men who were able to leave camp SO they
can depart fer their homes as soon as Dos
sible. The list men will go by train to
New York, while the larger number of the
I'd Massachusetts men will probably go by
boat direct from Montauk.
The Rough Riders are also to be granted
furloughs, and will the Michigan vol
unteers.
At the expiration of their furloughs the
list men will not return to Camp Wikoff,
but to Camp Black to be formally mustered
out. The I'd Massachusetts men will re-
port at South Harrington for mastering
out after their furloughs. Some of the
sick men in the hospitals who are able and
willing to be removed to their homes will
be included in the list of those on fur
Tough.
General Alger has given notice that sick
regular3 will also be allowed to go home
on furloughs, so that within a few days
thousands of the men who are now in
camp will be away to make room for those
now on the transports in Fort Pond bay
waiting to come ashore. and those expected
on transports yet to come from Santiago,
including General Shafter and his staff
F. General Alger said he did not know when
he would leave, as he wanted to see things
in better shape before he went away Gen
eral AIger while making his rounds made
careful inquiry into routine affairs, and as
to whether a sufficient supply of ice and
milk had been received at the hospitals.
When he found what he considered neg
lect anywhere he plainly called to account
those respouSible.-
Evening star., 1898-08-26
AT ALLENHURST.
Mayor Bcntnmin's Big Excursion to
the Texas.

Special Correspondents Of The Evening Star
ALLENHURST. N. J., August "a, 1898.
The most delightful experience enjoyed
by hotel guests and cottagers fer" was
the big excursion arranged by Mayor Ben
jamin to the battle ship Texas. 1t took
fourteen cars to carry the merry towns
people. for nearly everybody went, and the
result was practically deserted village
until they returned. At Atlantic Highlands
the party boarded the Cectral railroad
propeller steamer Monmouth, and, after
making an inspection of all the ships at
anchor. the party drew alongside the
Texas. Mayor Benjamin had received
special invitation for the visit. and after
his subjects had trooped aboard the big
fighting ship they set up loud call for
Capt. Philip. When that officer appeared
Mayor Benjamin made a neat speech, and
at its conclusion presented the captain with
huge cake, which had been especially
prepared for the occasion by the chef of
the Allenhurst Inn. The top of the cake
bore representation of the Texas, and
around it were the upturned hulks of de-
stroyed Spanish men-of-war. Capt. Philip,
in return, bade the guests to make them
selves very much at home. and nearly
every one carried away some souvenir of
the very enjoyable visit.
Evening star., 1898-08-26
ADMIRAL scHLEY COMING.
Expected to Arrive This Afternoon
MT 4:10.

Expected to Arrive This Afternoon
MT 4:10.
NEW YORK. August 26.-Admiral Schley
went to Washington today. taking the Ills
train over the Pennsylvania railroad at
Jersey City.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, August 26.-Ad-
miral Schley passed through this city this
afternoon on his way to Washington. Dur
ing the few minutes the admiral was in
Broad street station q number of railroad
employees and others crowded around him
and greeted him enthusiastically. All were
anxious to shake the hand of the naval
hero. but some of the engineers and fire.
men hesitated about Offering him their
hands, saying they were too much soiled.
That makes no difference" said the ad-
miral, and all were given hearty shake.
Admiral Schley is expected to arrive at
4:10 this afternoon to confer with the Pres
ident in regard to the duties of the COM
mission appointed to superintend the evac-
uation of Porto Rico by the Spanish army.
Mr.. Williams of this city has sent a fine
cane to the Navy Department for presen-
tation to Admiral Schley as 1.-The hero of
santiago The cane Is of hickory and
contains carvings illustrating the naval
history of the war. The work was done
by Mr.. Williams with a common penknife
and occupied four days. It contains a rep
resentation of battle ship and the nation
al coat OF arms, together with the presenta-
ton inscription and the words Remember
the Maine''
The cane will be presented to Admiral
Schley when he reports at the Navy De-
partment.
Evening star., 1898-08-26
Baltimore Markets.

changed-receipts, 7,715 barrels; EXPORTS 4SlO
barrels, Wheat steadier-spot and month i0a7OLt :
Der, 67ss bid; steamer No. red. 6aa64ls-receipts
g, ,3S7 bushels exports, "a 900 bushels stock ASS
PSI bushels; sales, "a 600 bashels-southern wheat
by sample, 61a71: do. grade. 65lsa70Js. Corn
steady-spet. month and September 34a34i:
exports, 6e,771 bushels: stock, 4s4 4s9 bushels :
sales. p. 900 bushels-southern white and yellow
corn, 3412a35. Oats easy and dull-No. 2 white
western, 27t9a2s; No. mixed do. 25a251s-re-
ceipts, %, GA bushels: exports none: stock 49,
993 bushels Rye steedy-No. nearby 46 No 2
western 4s-receipts. 3. .ss4 bushels exports none;
stock. 50. Sc bushels. Hay dull-No. / timothy
S11a$1l-60, old. Grain freights, more inquiry
steam to Liverpool per bushel 2i4d., September; !;
Cork for orders, per quarter, 3s-6d. August: IS a
Ss. I'D. September. Sugar strung, unchanged
Butter steady. unchanged. Eggs flrm, unchanged
Cheese steady. unchanged Lettuce unchanged
Whisky unchanged
Evening star., 1898-08-26
BANK STRANGELY ROBBED.
st. Louis Detectives Discover .
Thiefs Novel Method.


A St. Louis bank of prominence has been
Systematically robbed for several months,
and according to the best information OBJ
tainable its losses Win reach into five fig
ures The lame Of the bank is withheld
by request until the full extent of the loss
es is known.
Private detectives were placed on the case
first, but their work was so unsatisfactory
that Chief Desmond and his men were
called in. AS a result the home of one man
is being shadowed
The cashier toldIChief Desmond that he
first discovereaothe.io loss on June 9, when he
found a bag ON the vault that had been
emptied of itstcontents-$5o0 in silver AT
ter that there were numerous and SYSTEM
attic robberiessobupIthe offender could not
be captured. There was no evidence that
the time lock or steel walls had been tam
pered with. r. tst
After much experimenting the police ar
rived at the method by which the vault
was robbed without being entered. At the
bottom of the steel walls there is a space
of half an inch before the concrete floor is
reached. BY putting hooked wire through
the bags of coin may be reached and
drawn to the opening, where a knife would
easily lay the contents bare. to be sifted
through. ss+
Evening star., 1898-08-26
EFFORT TO SAVE ANDERSEN.
His Counsel Argue for Writ oi
Habeas Corpus TO Stay the Hanging.

Habeas Corpus to Stay the Hanging.
NORFOLK. Va, August 26-Norris and
Miller, who were primarily attorneys for
John Andersen, under sentence to be hang
ed today for murders on the schooner Olive
Pecker, applied yesterday evening to Judge
WaddH of the United States district court
at Richmond for writ OF habeas corpus to
say the execution, announced to take place
Htween and pm. today, basing their
claims upon the assumption that Judge
Gon exceeded his legal powers in passing
sentence upon a man who was not allowed
his choice of counsel.
Judge WaddilI arrived here rather late
today and went to the United States court
room where ne heard arguments this after
noon Whether he will grant stay of exc
futiOn cannot be known until later in the
Hay. Everything is ready for the execution
and the condemned man has not been ap
prised OF the latest move in his behalf
Andersen's Murders.
Andersen was born in Hanosands. Swe-
aen, twenty-eight years ago. He was cook
Of the schooner Olive Pecker, which sailed
from Boston in the fall of 1897, with
FARGO Of lumber. for South America. The
irouble which eliminated in the tragedy
seg2n after the schooner left port. Ander-
zen. as 1t was afterward made apparent
as accused by the captain of scaIding the
iatter's dog He swore at the trial that
the captain threatened to throw him over
board, and that he lived in daily fear of his
life He confessed that he entered the
cabin where Capt Whitman was, and
being threatened by the latter took up a
pistol. of which there were two in the
cabin. and shot him dead. The Swede said
THat he then on deck saw the mate Vim
saunders. in the rigging. He asked him
10 corte down. Saunders did So and upon
reaching the deck approached the cook
with marlin spike in his hand Andersen
sald lhat ne believed that the mate mean.
10 XIII hin1- He therefore shot him
The Indictment later charged Anderson
with WoUnding Mate Saunders, and SUBJ
sequeltly throwing him overheard
Members of the crew testified that An
uefsen compelled them to throw the bodies
ol The captain and mate overheard 70 oil
the decks and TO then fire the schooner
Atterward, they said. the frenzfed cook AZ
the POINT OF the pistol. compelled them 10
!aunch boat and convey him to shore
The schooner. when destroyed was Oft
the coast of Brazil and the boat landed I'm
the vicinity Of Bahia where the men sub-
seque1tly appeared Some one of the crew
reported the crime 10 the United States
cSEsul, wEereupon Andersen, John Lind.
VI Horshberg, Andrew March, Martin
barstoc and Juan de Dios Ranial who
composed the crew. were arrested. They
we're put in irons aboard the United States
snip Lancaster. brought to Norfolk ard
placed upon trial, charged each with muir
der. ~
The crew turned states evidence and
We're acquitted. while the Swede was left
70 pay the whole score. The Lancaster.
me "arshlp which brought the prisoners
tIOih ION i,ahia' came into Hampton Roads a
lew days ago and lay a. anchor there
Evening star., 1898-08-26
WITHOUT INFORMATION.
University Officials Know Nothing of
Published RumOr.

A New York paper of today says:
Archbishop Ireland is to be made car
6inal. Information to this effect was re-
ceived from Rome today by members of
the Catholic University, and, while no au-
thoritative statement has yet been made
by the Vatican, it is considered here that
the honor will be conferred in the immedi-
ate future.
press publicly his appreciation of Arch
bishop Ireland's efforts for the prevention
of war between Spain and the United
States. The pope will make the mark of
his favor all the more emphatic by per-
sonally comforting the red hat on the arch
bishop"
Inquiry was ma de today at the university
by Star reporter, and he was informed
that no one there knew anything concern
ing the runor.
Evening star., 1898-08-26
Solicit Use of Public Re.ervat,on.

Mrs. Lizzie w. Calver and Mrs. r. D.
Mussey of the Legion of Loyal Women
called upon Commissioner Ross this morn
ing and requested permission to use the
public reservation at 9th street and Mary
land avenue southwest for the purpose of
erecting tent a place of refreshment
and welcome to the soldiers of the army
passing through the city on their return.
home and to northern camps Mr.. Ross mas
submitted the matter to Col Theodore
Bingham, who is In charge of public build
ings and grounds, asking that officer If per
mission may be granted for the purpose
indicated.
Evening star., 1898-08-26
Suit for Damages.

Lincoln Fitzgerald has entered suit for
$4,000 damages against the Washington
and Great Falls Electric Railway Com
pany. The plaintiff alleges that he was
passenger on one of the companys cars
July 3 last. Through the negligence Of
employees, he declares, the car was brought
into collision. He was thrown to the
ground and his arm was broken in two
pla ices. Messrs. A. A. and j. NJ Lipscomb
represent the plaintiff.
Evening star., 1898-08-26
Oakland Items

srecial Dispatch to The Evening Star.
OAKLAND, Nd, August 26-The town
council has adopted a resolution authoriz-
ing the mayor TO Offer D. E. ofutt the
owner. $4,000 for the electric light plant
II Mr.. Ofutt accepts the offer the town
council will provide for issuing bonds.
Captain Glover, United States navy. COM
Inander of the Bancroft. which was engag-
ed In the Havana blockade. has Joined his
family at their cottage at Deer Park
Evening star., 1898-08-26
Proceeding. in Divorce Suits.

In Equity Court No. today Justice Brad
ley dismissed the rule against Louis A.
Reinberg, who is suing his wife, Nora. for
divorce, compelling him to show cause why
he should not be adjudged in contempt of
court for failing to pay alimony as ordered
during the pendency of the suit.
Justice Bradley also overruled the motion
to strike out of the files the answer of the
defendant in the divorce proceedings of
Mary NJ. Keleher against Jas. T. Keleher
Evening star., 1898-08-26
TO RETURN TO THEIR OwNEus
Ihe Navy Department to Give Up the
st. Paul and ST. Louis

arrangements have been made by the
Navy Department for the return of the
steamers st. Paul and st. Louis of the
American Line, which were converted into
auxiliary cruisers fer service in the war
with Spain. They have been ordered 10 the
navy yard at League Island, Philadelphia.
FOR restoration to the condition in which
they were when turned over to the govern
mept. The two other vessels of the Amer
lcan Line chartered by the government,
the Yale an1 Hary ard, formerly the New
YORK and Paris are now in use by the War
department for the transportation of
troops. They will also be restored to the
eo!ilehip company as soon as they can be
sels Were chartered by the government ar
a cost of So, 600 a day 0e
Evening star., 1898-08-26
Young Vanderbflt's Peril.

Pluck and luck saved William K. Wander
bilt, j-., from being drowned yesterday in
a squall in Newport harbor, where his half
rater was caught in nasty squau. and
went over in fifty, tossing young Wander
bilt and his captain into the exceedingly
rough water. They managed to right the
little boat, and clambered aboard again, but
twice afterward she was capsfzed. The
pair clung to her like grim death. and AT
last managed to reach shore, greatly ex-
hauSted, but in safety
Evening star., 1898-08-26
TO BE MUSTERED OUT.

The 22d kansns and list New Hamp-
shire to Leave the Service.
Orders were issued today for mastering
out the 22d Kansas Volunteer Infantry,
now at Middletown. Pa. and the 1st New
Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, now at
Lexington, KY. The first named regiment
is ordered to Topeka, Kan, and the other
to Concord, n. II.
Evening star., 1898-08-26
Government Bonds.


National Commander Henry ShlndIer Of
the Regular Army and Navy Union has an.
nounced a decision admitting to member.
ship In the order all persons who served
during the Spanfsh-American war. whethe
in the permanent or temporary establish
ment of the army.
Evening star., 1898-08-26

AS result of an autopsy held today on
the disinterred body of Margaret Scott by
DR.. Sterling Ruffin, Acting Coroner Glaze
brook will hold an inquest tomorrow morn
ing at II o'clock at the morgue. The au-
topsy showed the woman died of cerebral
hemorrhage.
Evening star., 1898-08-26
wire Drawers, Strike Ending.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, August 2e.-The
strike of the wire drawers at the American
wire works may be settled within the next
few days. There are strong indications
that the big contest. which for some time
has threatened to extend to every mill ef
the American Steel. and Wire Company
soon be thing of the past.
Evening star., 1898-08-26
Re.i.ting nm omcer

James Martin. alias William Hurdle. who
Is said to be an escaped prisoner from ths
work house. was today sent to jail for
thirty days by Judge Mills for resisting Of
icer Neikirk while the latter had him un-
der arrest for disorderly conduct.
Evening star., 1898-08-26
Call ON the PresIdent.

Mr. Charles H Brooks, grand secretary
of the G. u O. of o. F.. accompanied by
Mr.. J. R F. Browne aud seventy-five dele
gates to the convention Of the Household
of Ruth, now in session in this city, called
at the White House today to shake hands
with the President.
Evening star., 1898-08-26
Threshing Machine Explosion.

EUGENE, Greg, August 28.-By the ex-
plosion of boiler of a threshing machine
on the farm of j. F. Kirk near here, one
man was killed. two fatally and several
others more or less hurt.
Evening star., 1898-08-26

Marquis Santo Thryso, the Portuguese
minister and Senior Calvo, minister of
Costa Rica, have expressed to the State
Department the satisfaction of their re-
spective government on the termination of
the war with Spain.
Evening star., 1898-08-26
THE PRESIDENT ACCEPTS.

he VIII Attend the Chicago Peace
Jubilee With Gage and Long,
CHICAGO, August 26-The Times-Hera1d
says:
President Mckinley has accepted the in
vitation to attend the peace jubilee to be-
held in Chicago in October.
He will possibly be accompanied by Ly-
man ]. Gage, Secretary of the Treasury.
and John D. Long, Secretary of the NAVY
Evening star., 1898-08-26

Capt. Juan s. Hart, 1st Regiment United
States Volunteer Infantry, has been de-
tailed as interpreter for the commission of
evacuation In Cuba, and has been ordered
from Galveston to report to Gen. Wade in
this city.
Evening star., 1898-08-26
The Comanche at New York.

NEW YORK, August 26-The United
States transport Comanche arrived this
morning from Montauk. She landed $40
officers and men of the 25th Infantry at
Montauk from Santiago.
Evening star., 1898-08-26
/. Colorado Pro.pector. Missing.

RIVERSIDE, Cal, August 26.-George
ELgike and Peter Edmiston. who left here
over a year ago to prospect on the Colorado
desert. have not since been heard from
Evening star., 1898-08-26

NEW YORK, August 26.-Ths United
States !gunboat Uncas passed in Sandy
Hook at 1o:4S am. She came from Hamp-
ton Roads.
Evening star., 1898-08-26

NEW YORK. August 26.-The United
States gunboat Wampatuck. towing a tor
pedo boat, name not ascertained, passed in
Sandy Hook at 1905 am They CON-. from
Hampton Roads. A navy yard tug passed
out Sandy Hook at the same time bound
east.
Evening star., 1898-08-26

The highest inhabited place in the world
Is the customs house of Ancomarca, in
Peru, 1t being 1000 feet above the sea-
Evening star., 1898-08-26
Steamer Badger Comes From cubu.

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, August 2s.
The United States auxiliary steamer
Badger, from Cuban waters, passed this
port at o'clock this morning, bound for
Bos ton.
Evening star., 1898-08-26

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs G. Co.. bankers
and brokers, 1427 F ST., members New York
STOCK exchange, correspondents Messrs
Ladenburg, Thalmann q Co. New York
The herald., 1898-03-22
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Minor Matters Acted Upon-Chickens
Kites, Tunnels, Etc.

On Joint report from the street super
intendent and the city engineer, the pro-
test against the acceptance Of the Bauchet-
street sewer was denied. This ends fight
which has been waged in the council for
several months.
On motion of Mr.. Grider. the street SUI
perintendent was ordered to bridge the
zanja at the intersection Of an alley on
Naomi avenue, between Twenty-eighth
and Twenty-ninth streets.
Proceedings looking to the sidewalking of
Palmer avenue were. on motion of Mr..
Ashman, abandoned.
City Engineer Dockweiler was ordered,
on motion of Mr.. Grider. to establish the
grade of Avenue Fifty-five. between Pasa-
dena avenue and Alvise street; Avenue
Fifty-four, between Longfellow and Alvise
streets; Longfellow street. between Ave-
nues Fifty-four and Fifty-five.
The City Water company was. on motion
Of Mr.. Grider. ordered to repair the fire
hydrant at Twelfth and San Pedro streets.
Upon motion of Mr.. Mathuss, the city at
torney was instructed to notify the Los An
geles Railway company to at once repair
its portion of the street on Second street.
between Broadway and Olive street.
He cHlCh6H ordinance Is 10 De. SO eX-
tended as to cover the entire city instead of
sections as at present. On motion Of Nj.
Order the city attorney was instructed 10
draw up the necessary ordinance.
Another petition was granted, asking
that an ordinance be. passed to prevent the
flying of kites and ball playing on public
streets.
Councilman Hutchison was unanimously
chosen representative Of the council to
attend the first official asphyxiation Of
impounded dogs this morning at o'clock
at the gas works. The dog catcher had
sent In an invitation for the whole council
to witness the execution, but the majority
of the members were quite willing to send
substitute.
The petition of residents, asking that
Also street between Main and Alameda be
swept twice a week, was referred 70 the
finance committee with instructions to see
that it was done. provided arrangements
could be made with the contractor to do
the work at the same rate per mile. as is
paid for streets covered by his contract.
In long communication the Edison
Electric company, which. is the successor
of the West Side Lighting company, ex-
planned their preparations to put down
the most complete and modern conduit
system in the city, but that they would be
unable to have all their wires underground