davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1898-12-07
JOHN HAMRICK VERY FEEBLE.
Famous Old Embalmer Not Expected
to Live Long.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ELkINS. w. Va. December John
Hamricll. known as ''Old Man" Hamrick
residing near PhiIippi W. Va, and famous
because of his knowledge of embairning
methods, is very i'll from the infrmities in
cident to old age, and his death is expect
ed at any time. Everywhere about his
little story-and-a-half house are to be seen
mummies OF all kinds, human beings, anil
mails and reptiles. But. with all this. no
odor arises other than that incident to
homes which u.s. wood as fuel. With the
old man will probably die his wonderful
method of preserving flesh. He has said
that ne gained his knowledge from the
Bible and he therefore considers it no se-
crat 10 those who wish to know the meth
ods. but contends they must acquire the
knowledge of the art as he did. His wife.
who is quite feeble, lives with him.
Hamrick uses a fluid. portion of which
il made from herbs gathered by him in
the mountains. 1t kills the germs of de-
composition in the flesh or whatever 1t is
applied to. The women Inumuies in the
house. which were secured from the insane
asylum at W eStOn. this state. ten years ago
by the old man and put through his pro-
cess, although a little shriveled are still
IN Il perfect state of preservation. and are
tn be- seen at his home in a glass case
He has a negroes head which he secured
from a Cincinnati medical college in 1880
and which is also in glass case The
beard and flesh as soft and pliabI,
as that of living person. -..,.
About the house on twigs extending from
the wall and limbs OF trees are to be seen
squirrels. birds and all manner of animals
here and there a snake cDiied UP as if 10
attack, and hundreds of other curiosities
In an old cigar box he keeps pieces OF q
reddish leathery substance, which resem-
bles 4 piece of sole leather after the shoe
maker has placed 1t in the water to make
IL phabie before putting il OH the sole,
Mrs Hamrick. who showed 1t to a visitor
said: DO you know what this is? This
is the blood of human being prepared
by father years ago, and IL has remained
IN TINS condiuon ever since. Hamrick
jealousy guards his secret although no
has received fiattering offers from medi-
cal men and societies to make ii known.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
MRS. TOWNSHIPS RESIDENCE.
The Hiilyer House to Be Remodeled
and Enlarged.

1t is understood to be the intention of
Mrs. Scott Townsend, who recently pur-
chased the Hilyer place at the northeast
corner of Massachusetts avenue and Flori
da avenue, to remodel and improve the
house for her own residence.
A firm of New York architects, Carrere &
Hastings, who made the changes in the
residence on Lafayette Square, will also
make the plans of this Improvement. 1t is
the purpose to remove the high steps lead
ing TO the main entrance and have the lat
ter on a level with the street.
Then The interior OF the house is to be
enureiy reneTeu, IeayIng nothang practIcal-
~ CT the present STRUCTURE except the eS-
terror.
Two wings are to be built on the east and
west sides of the house, where will be To-
Gated a spacious ball room and dining
room. The grounds are to be improved and
beautified, and in their extent Will remain
practically as they now are.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
NICARAGUA CANAL BILL.
Senator Morgan Authorized to Press
the Matter Upon the Senate.

The Senate committee Oh the Nicaragua
canal today decided upon some changes in
the bill for the construction of the canal
and authorized Senator Morgan to press
the matter upon the early consideration Of
the Senate. The most important change
made is one leaving to the President to de-
eide whether the bonds of tha government
shall be issued 'to aid the construction of
the canal or the proceeds of the sale of the
Pacific railroads shall be devoted to that
purpose. The Gill as now to be reported
leaves the details iof the construction in the
hands of thf MaTitime company as before,
and will contain-a special provision limiting
the amount of cash in the United States
treasury that may be devoted to it's use to
$5,000oo0. Senator Morgan was authorized
to make d iew report on the bill, covering
the changes and giving much historical
data concerning The enterprise.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
CAPITAL CENTENNIAL.
Call for Meeting of Citizens to Pre-
pare for 1t.

COMMISSIONER. John B. Wight. chairman
ex-ofticio Of the. committee recently ap-
pointed at a. mass meeting of citizens to
arrange for, the. celebration of the centen
nial Of the establishment of the national
capital, THIS; aitsrnpon issued a call for a
meeting ofsthe con mittee at the board of
trade rooms at 4:Sh next Friday afternoon.
The purpose Of the meeting Friday after
noon is to consider proposed bill to be
introduced in Congress. authorizing the en-
largement of the present committee by the
appointment of members of the Senate and
House of Representa- tives and of citizens
from the country at large
In conversation with Mr.. Wight yester-
day the President expressed the desire that
this action should be taken at the earliest
opportunity. The members of the commit
tee are: Jas. G. Berret, G. j. Bell A T.
Britton, John Joy Edison, NJ. NJ. Parker
Lawrence Gardiner, John W Thompson
Theo. W. Noyes, R. Ross Perry
Evening star., 1898-12-07
GIDEON MARSH PLEADS GUILTY.
Judge Butler Declines to Hear His
Personal Statement

PHILADELPHIA. December 7.-Gideou
". Marsh. former president of the looted
keystone National Bank. the disastrous
iatIJe nj which Institution was publicly
auu"uiscesi March ~. 1891 today pleaded
-uii'y before Judge Butler in the United
states district court 10 indictments charg-
h'E aim with conspiracy with Cashier Law
'r'''' in rnisapplying the funds of the bank
HA" making false reports of the banks con-
H'a0" {" the controller of the currency.
Tie was t"-nandsd for sentence until Tues
day next
haish counsel asked the courts Der-
tuiSston "a present n statement of his cJiar,
Which would show mitigating Circumference
iE connection with The commission of f6a
scts 70 which Ire had pleaded guilty
JGdSa Butler. however. said he would re-
reiye no statement except matter Dertst,,-
ing directly to the Indictment and IN, a.
fsniaur's plea thereon.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
TELEPHONE RATES,
Grand Jury Takes Action In c. and r
Company Charges.

The grand jury has agreed upon a pre-
sentiment against Samuel NJ. Bryan, presi-
dent. and other officials of the Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone Company, for mis-
demeanor in collecting, receiving and
charging for telephone service more than
the rate fixed by law.
The next step, 1t is stated. will be for the
United States district attorney to draw up
the Indictment, and In Response to inquiry,
that official stated to a Star reporter this
afternoon that he is now engaged in the
preparation of the paper. Within a few
days, he added, the matter will be rag,,-
lSrly reported to the court.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
To Improve Havana Mail system.

Resolutions passed by the American
chamber Of commerce of Havana, Cuba.
November %, just received by Postmaster
General Emory Smith, bitterly complain of
present mail facilities ct Havana. An ac-
companying letter from Leon j. Canoya.
secretary, says the Americans there hope
for some speedy action to remedy the de-
plorabIe system now existing"
Postmaster General Emory Smith Saws
that the suggestion will be most fayora blv
entertained. and that every effort viii be
made on the transfer Of the control of the
post office. now soon to take place, to pro-
vide for HaVanH' .iae most efficient ser
vice" hs -.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
A G AIN ST A CAUCU S
Attitude of Leading Democrats in the Nj
! nority Fight.
bailey Needs No vindfcation Wise
Heads See Perils I'm the
House Squabble.

The democrats are getting into such n
little family squabhe in the House that
some of the wiser men IN both factions and
others who refuse to be drawn into a fac
tionsl fight have resolved TO use all the
influence they possess to restrain ambitious
would-be leaders.
The utter absurdity and chiIdishness, of
the contention is disgusting many who feel
that the democratic party is being sacrl-
feed to petty personalities.
1t is felt to be desirable that some re-
straining influence be brought to bear on
both factions.
The absurdity of the fight is heightened by
the fact that there Is nothing tangible to
be contended for, and the contention serves
little else than as an evidence of incompe-
tency among the minority in the House.
Action Against Bailey.
Mr.. Bailey was given the empty compli-
ment of a caucus nomination for Speaker by
the minority at the beginning of this Con-
gress, and the most there is in the differ
ehces is desire on the part of some to re-
call the compliment. There is no speaker
ship in sight for any OF those in the front
Of the fray, and II is merely a display of
personal feeling without any body or sub
stance.
AS starter in the way of restoring or
der an effort is now being made TO gel rid
of the caucus, which is TO meet Saturday
night, by adjournment over from last ses-
sion Some of the members who are par
ticuiariy friendly to Mr.. Bailey are insist
ing that there is 10 reason Why he sh 1uld
persist in having the caucus take action
on the question Of the binding force of
caucus decree, and that he can well afford
to let the matter drop. They contend that
he needs no yindiCation and should 1 ot
therefore seek it,
Purpose of Peacemakers.
1t is likely that as soon as the caucus
assemblies some one of the peacemakers
will move an adjournment, and after the
caucus question has thus been got out of
the way efforts will be directed toward
discouraging the attacks on Mr.. Bailey and
to quiet the family quarrel. on the ground
that no member has u right to sacrifice
the party organization in petty personal
contention. The matter has reached a
point where the better men in both factions
ara getting ashamed of it.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
"BilIy- Conneu Under Arrest,

Billy Connell, who is well known to the
police here, was brought to Washington
this morning from Memphis. Tenn. in
charge of the United States marshal for
the Memphis district and committed to jail
Connell was indicted in 1891 for larceny
from the person, his alleged victim being
a man named Wilson. He left the city
however, and was not located until recent
ly. He was placed under arrest in Mem
phis, and, for the purpose of Identification
photographs of the prisoner were forwarded
to the police departments of the large cit
ies one of which reaching Inspector Mat
tingly led to his removal here.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
Want Decree Set Aside.

The Intervening petitioner. Herbert P.
PiIlsbury. in the case OF Elizabeth X Riley
against the Anacostia and Potomac River
Railroad Company and Charles C. Glover
and Charles A. James trustees, late this
afternoon filed motion to have the de-
cree authorizing the sale of the railroad
property set aside.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
Aid Association Meeting

The Aid Association of the Blind Will hold
a public meeting tomorrow afternoon at 3
o'clock in the hall of Columbian University
H and 18th streets. Reports of officers of
the work of the past year will be read, dues
collected and officers for the ensuing year
elected.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
The eolon,s Goat Of Ar,,.

The Navy Department has communicated
with the commandant of the navy yard at
Norfolk with view to bringing to Wash
ington for display in the Navy Department
the coat of arms of the sunken Spanish
battle ship Cristobal Colon This is a spIen-
did specimen of bronze work, and. IL its
size will admit. it will be placed upon ex-
bipft.on in the largo reception room of the
Secretary of the Navy.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
IMPORTS FROM SWITZERLAND.
Will BE Given the Advantages Ac-
corded to France

Secretary Gage has issued an order 10
collectors of customs that products of
Switzerland. similar to those in the reoi-
procity arrangement with France, must be
admitted at the same rate of duty as ac-
corded to France, according to an old
treaty, whereby 1t was stipulated that she
should have the same advantage in con-
Cessions as any othsr country. Secretary
Hay and Secretary Gage concluded that
her contentious were right, and the order
gives her products the same advantages as
those of France.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
NOLLE PROS. ENTERED.
Prosecuting Attorney Abandonr Pros
ecutiOn of Columbus Thomas.

In the case of Columbus Thomas, the
Well-known contractor. arrested last week
on a charge of forgery. a nolle prosequi was
today entered on motion of Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Baker in Criminal Court No.
1. 1t was explained to Chief Justice Bing-
ham that the district attorney, after an In
Vesttgation OF the facts in the case, had
reached the conclusion that he was not
warranted in proceeding further in the way
of prosecuting Mr.. Thomas.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
Contest Their Fathers VIII.

Laura e. hewitt and Belle CLAWS adult
children of the late DR.. George o. CLAWS
have contested the probate and the validity
OF the paper purporting to be the last will
of the deceased and placed on record as
such. Among the allegations set forth are:
The papers offered for probate are not the
last will and codicils thereto of the de-
ceased; that IL the papers were executed by
Dr. CLAWS he was not, at the time. capable
of executing a valid deed or contract, and
that undue influence and fraud were prao-
ticed
Evening star., 1898-12-07
The Engineer Commis.,oners.,n

Mr. Williams OF Mississippi introduced a
resolution in the House this afternoon re-
citing that residents OF the District OF CO.
lumba have petitioned the President to
retain Captain Beach as Engineer Commits
siouer of the District, and protesting
against the return of x-t.onmissioner
Black to that office. The President is called
upon to submit to Congress copies OF these
petitions on file
Evening star., 1898-12-07
AROUSED At MONsON'S WORDS.
Sa Itsbury MaY Re Chilled an tn Ex.

PARIS, December THE Paris newspa-
pers today vigorously denouuce the speech
delivered last evening by the British am
bassador, Sir Edrr nd ]. Monson, at the an
nual meeting of the British chamber of
commerce here, as being commentary and
warning in the most offensive form. They
say the French ambassador at London, NJ.
Paul Cambon, will certainly be instructed
to ask the Marquis of Salisbury whether it
Is by his orders ..lat Sir Edmund under
takes to direct Frances foreign policy
AT the silver jubilee banquet of the Brit
tsh chamber of commerce in Paris last
evening the British ambassador, Sir Ed
mund J. Monson, referring to the new
diplomacy which is said to have come
into fashion in the last year, said il was
chiefly due to the enterprise of the press,
but also 1t was in a measure due to mother
country inventions, and to the originality
OF the American mind-eyer restlessy
watching to improve everything-which will
perhaps end by improving the diplomatists
OF the old school Off the face Of the earth"
ne aubaS aSSador added:
am. quite ready to acknowledge that
there is much good in the particular inno-
walton occupying my mind at the present
moment America has invariably sent to
England the finest representatives of her
intellect and culture, and | think We may
attribute to no little degree the happy de-
Velopment of the friendly feeling between
N'1'6I pi itdlH anu the oiliteu otdteS " lhc
manner in which these representatives per-
formed their tasks, especially in their pub
lie utterances on both sides of the Atlantic.
L wish possessed the facility of express
sion ard the command of appropriate Ian
guage which distinguished Col. Hay the
late Mr.. Bayard and their eminent prede-
cessors at the court of st. James. Such ora
torical gifts l have not. 1 feel the strong
est desire to say a few words which may
work toward the end for which British
ambassador is sent abroad. 1t has not been
without much refec ton and auXiety that |
decided to depart on this occasion from the
traditional limits by which diplomatist
is hampered."
Evening star., 1898-12-07

Westminster Gazette Says 1t IL Dis
appointment.

LONDON, December THE afternoon
newspapers today take gloomy view of
Secretary Cages report.
The Westminster Gazette's remarks on
the subject are a fair sample of he com
ment indulged in. 1t says: Secretary
Cages program, If carried out, will be
real disappointment to Great Britain, FIR
it cuts away the practical grounds for CO.
operation in colonial enterprise between the
two countries where terrtory has been
annexed ana limits any Joint effort in Cuoa
and the Philippines, where the American
status il unueterMlEed.'
Evening star., 1898-12-07
Adjudged to Be Insane,

Frank Dixon, well-known sporting man,
has been adjudged insane by the police ply
sicians. and will, 1t is expected. be taken
to ST. Elizabeth's Asylum this afternoon
Dixon was at one time clerk in the Post
Office Department. but left there to con-
duct business for himself. 1t is said that
a peculiar fascination for cards led to the
unbalancing of Dixons mind.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
SENATE.

AT the opening Of the Senate's session to.
'iay' Alt Hawley (Conn). chairman of the
military affairs committee, introduced a
Till for the reorganization of the regular
'rmy-
MIR H'ar ,MassJ introduced and secured
Do" adoption Of a resolution that COM
'ujttee "f seven senators be apDointed by
no chair. L" whom shall be referred that
part of the Presidents message which re-
l''-S 10 the celebration of the centennial
y the city Of Washington as capital of the
uited States
~ l2-l". on motion of Mr. Lodge. the
S'Hdts went into executive session.
Secretary Hay Confirmed.
The Senate in executive session today
.'i41rmed the apI Ointment OF john Hav as
secretary Of State.
At Il" 1rn- the Senate resumed business
.U open s-ssiun- -
'onH'unications were received from the
,i"u-e OF Representatives announcing The
h'atH during the recess OF Represantati,-s
stephen y Northway Of Ohio and Renra-
= iltdilFe William +. Love of Mississinpi
IN motion Of Mr.. Foraker (Ohio) "a q
marx OF respect TO the memory of the Dc
'''iS Srh. ihe senate at 2:20 pm adjourned.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
Wife,s Plea far ntro-a

In a petition for divorce filed this after
noon by Mary NJ argsaret Henderson, desertion,
non-support, syftetnatic cruelty, habttuai
drunkenness and being chronic wife beat
er, are alleged against her husband. James
H. Henderson. The couple were married
November 6. 1881.
The solicitor for the petitioner is Camp
bell Darlington.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
Capital Council Officers,

AT an election of Capital Council, No 800,
r, A. the fqyt.qw5ingsg fyt. 5gs officers were chosen for
the ensuing. years rsgRepresentative to grand
council, J. s5aeQbt;. alternate, FL. Hirsch:
regent, w. IL Reehert; vice regent, Leo
Baum; orator, Nd. Biddis; secretary, H.
urer, ]. JaQpbi 81 sehapiain, W. b. Ceston:
guide. w. Mackenzie: warden, W. M. Good
love: secretafy, ". R. verlander: trustees,
]. Brock. J.'NN.' Abel and G. w. Brown.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
Order I'm Divorce Suit.

In the proceedings for divorce instituted
by James Shannon against Clara V. Shan
non Judge Hagner. in Equity Court No .
today directed that unless MIR. Shannon pay
his wife almony due for November and De
cember he shall stand committed. The
court further ordered that he pay her $40
for counsel fees within thirty days
Evening star., 1898-12-07
Suit for SIS.93O.2S.

Suit at law. the outcome of transaction
in connection with the purchase of several
lots in square IFS. was instituted today
by Thomas H. Pickford against David NJ
Lea. Mr.. Pickford seeks to recover S1s,-
EtO. IS and interest
Evening star., 1898-12-07
Ross Regainins H..,,,

A letter was received at the District
building today from Commissioner John w
Ross stating that he is at his home in Ii,,
.a0is, I.ewistown. and that he is rapidly re-
gaining his health and strength. He ex-
poets to resume his duties at the District
building the iirst of the coming week
Evening star., 1898-12-07
Treasury chiefs Attend Lauuc,,,.

Secretary Gage and Assistant Secretar
spau!ding went to Elizabeth. N j.. toda,
20 atSend the launching of the Pathfnd,.
fr- the coast and geodetic survey.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
Height of Buildings,

Representative Babcock introduced in the
House today the bills of the Commission
ers authorizing the removal of dangerous
structures and regulating the height of
buildings in the District of Columbia
Evening star., 1898-12-07
'oI. Dunvoody to Go 10 Cuba

col Henry H. c. Dunwoody. assistant
'ri-t signal officer, has been relieved from
luty In this city and ordered to Havana
'uhs. 10 carry out instructions received
?. "a the chief signal officer of the army
Evening star., 1898-12-07
A sound and Sensible Policy.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune
The President reafiirms and re-empha-
sizes the conviction that the Nicaragua
canal should be constructed as soon as pos-
sible, and should be under the control of
fhe United States government No policy
could be moro sound or more sensible And
there is just one way in which to execute
It
Evening star., 1898-12-07
President of the Reichstar.

BERLIN, December Count Won Bales
trem, centrist, was today elected president
of the reichstag by vote of 279 to 81.
Evening star., 1898-12-07

1t pays to read the want columns of The
Star. Hundreds of situations are filed
through them.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
C, ain. Provisions and Cotton Markets,

Furnished by w. b. Hibbs & Co, bankers
and brokers, 1419 ST., members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs. La
denburg, Thalmann & Co., New York
CHICAGO Decaml,ar nrai,.
Evening star., 1898-12-07

Thousands of situations have been oh
fained through the want columns of The
Star. ss'7s
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-21

E. Pike. w. r. Swan George A Eaton,
w. L. Watts. Robert Robinson Jr.,
John Culley, w. E. Butcher and G. F.
Foreman.
Miss Ida Corey returned Wednesday
after being the guest of Salt Lake
friends for several weeks.
Miss Richards and daughter Pearl
left this morning for Salt Lake, where
they expect to remain a week visiting
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. 1. Marks are visiting
friends in Salt Lake for a few days.
o % o
Miss Ora Hollander of Salt Lake is
visiting Miss Selma Kuhn
Mrs. Lula Richardson is Salt Lake
visitor.
Frank M: briggs is in Ogden, the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Paine Mr..
briggs will leave about September Is
for his new duties, teaching in the IL
linois school for the deaf, dumb and
blind.
Miss Margaret Park of Salt Lake is
the guest of Miss Eva Kuhn.
guest of her mother, Mrs. G. H. Corse.
g @ @ 80
Monday afternoon Mr.. ]. H. Dorsey
and Miss Isabella Glen, both of Salt
Lake, We're united in marriage at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Young.
g 9 @
Mrs. Joseph r. Paine and daughter
left Friday morning for Winnemucca,
to visit her sisters. Mesdames Ward
and Edison.
@ @ @
Mrs. III. ]. Thompson, her daughter
and Mrs. Campbell are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. K. Smith at Salt Lake.
Miss Ida O'Hornet returned WeSines-
day from an extended visit at Oakland,
Cal
Howard Hollingsworth is back from
@ @ O.
Mrs. Baldwin and Miss Palmer of |
Chicago are visiting Mrs. ]. 3. Twi- !
ford.
o O. O.
Miss Helen naub is the guest of Mrs. !
Pugmire. at st. Charles. Ida
Frank Hason returned to Fillmore !
last night. He will take charge of the !
schools in Beaver the coming year.