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Evening star., 1898-08-17
CAMP THOMAS PAGEANT,
More Than 10000 Soldiers Marched
in the Review.

CHICkAMAUGA-CHAT .OGA Ma
T1ONAL MILITARY PARK, Tenn, Au-
gust 1.-THE review at Camp Thomas this
morning was one of the most striking pa
geants of recent years, and one which will
long be remembered by all who had the
opportunity of Witnessing ii.
1t was especially interesting on account
of the fact that it was the last review of
the last big army of the war. over 40, 900
n.en, in their most gorgeous array, march
ing in perfect order, with bands playing
and colors flying, made the occasion a
truly inspiring one A crowd of $4,000
people were enthusiastic witnesses.
In all the regimental camps the men were
up at an unusually early hour. Immediate
ly after breakfast inspections We're held
and the regiments then took their places
in the line of formation. At $50 a signal
gun was fired and the long column moved
up to and passed the tower on Snodgrass
Hill, where General Breckenridge and his
guests were seated in the reviewing stand.
The cavalry came first, the artillery next
and the infantry last. Although the col
umn only passed the reviewing stand once
the review occupied nearly five hours.
The first field day will be observed next
Saturday. An elaborate program of ath-
letic events has been arranged for the oc-
casion.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
ON TRIAL FOR ASSAULT,
Case in Which Young Lady is Prose-
cutting Witness.

The case of Hugh Hughes, charged with
committing an assault en- Miss Ada Little
ford in Pencote woods July %, was begun
before a jury in Judge Mills court this
afternoon. The opening Of the case was
delayed almost twenty minutes by the nom
arrival of Charles Barnes, who had been
sworn as juror for the trial. and the
court fined him So.
Miss Littleford testified that the evening
Of July 20 she visited Congress Heights
with some girl friends and a little nephew.
After being there for some time during
which period she was at the pavilion she
was approached by Hughes, who asked her
to dance with him. She accepted and
when the waltz was nearly over Hughes
asked her to have a glass of lemonade
She refused, and he then asked ner TO 90
to pump in the woods and get a drink Of
water.
Miss LittlefoTd said she regarded Hughes
as a gentleman, and for this reason felt
that there was nothing wrong for her 10
accompany him to that place. After eac 4
had drink of water, Hughes asked the
witness to take walk, but she declin d.
Hughes then kissed her by force and told
her if she did not accompany him there
would be some shooting; that he Was
a stranger in this section and could, if he
shot her, escape through the woods. I'M
n.ediately afterward, she said Hughes pull
ed her to the ground on her knees She
struggled and regained her feet, when he
again pulled her to her knees. She told
him if he did not let her go she would
scream. He replied that if she did SO he
would shoot her.
Miss Littleford said she managed to get
her hand back Of Hughes when she ascer-
tanned he had no weapon. She then
screamed and Hughes ran away through
the woods and for the time being es-
capped. Two gentlemen came to her assist
ance and to them she gave her name and
address, and then went home.
Miss Littleford was cross-examined at
length by Mr.. Silers. counsel for the de-
fense, but did not succeed in shaking her
testimony.
Policeman Owens, who was duty in
the grove at the time of the alleged occur
renee, said he arrested Hughes as Miss Lat
tleford's assailant Hughes at first denied
knowing anything about the assault but
later, while on his way to Washington,
said he knew what he arrested for;
that he was charged with insulting a young
lady at Congress Heights.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
Warrington STOCK Exchange.

Sales-reguar caI-12 O'Clock Undergraduates
Linotype, q at 1S5A, 10 ut 1854. at 1861
District of Columbia Bonds.-Fund. currency
3.65s l12ls bid.
Miscellaneous Bonds.-Metropolitan Railroaa 5s
119 bid. l2k asked. Metropolitan Railroad cuny
Indebtedness, A, los bid. Metropolitan Railroad
certificate Of Indebtedness. r. 1O7 bid. Columbia
Railroad 6s 12O bid lexington Railroad ss loo
bid. Washington Gas Company, A, 6s, 113
bid. Washington Gas Company. ser. b. Is, Il3
bid. United States Electric Light debenture imp.
100 bid Chesapeake and Pootmac Telephone 5s
103A bid. American Security and Trust 5s 100
bid MASONIC Hall Association 5s, l07 bid.
National Bank Stocks.-Metropolitan. 305 bid.
Central. l4o bid. Farmers and Mechanics IsO
bid Second, 1894 bid. Citizens, l37 bid. CO.
lumbia, l30 bid. West End, IS bid 30 asked
Lincoln, 114@. bid, III asked.
Safe Deposit and Trust Companies.-National
Safe Deposit and Trust, lib bid lI5IA asked.
Washington Laon and Trust. 126 bid. American
Security and Trust, 14sA bid. Washington Safe
Insurance Stocks.-Franklin. 81 bid. Metropoli-
tan, 10 bid. Potomac, so bid. Arlington, 100 bid
German American, 1S0 bid. National Onion. 10
bid. Columbia, 10 bid. Riggs, 7S bid, asked
Lincoln. 9as bid 10 asked.
Title Insurance Stocks.-Real Estate Title 20
bid. Columbia Title, AZ bid, 81 asked.
1874 bid, "A asked. Columbia, 20 asked.
Gas and Electric Light Stocks.-washington Gas
AN bid, 4sh asked. Georgetown Gas as bid
United States Electric Light lO1 bid lO4 asked
Miscellaneous Stocks.-Mergenthae Linotype
1854 bid. 1856 asked. Lanston Monctype 15z. bid
161a asked. American Graphophone, l2z. bid 1917
asked. American Graphophone, pfd., 1I35s bid.
Pneumatic Gun Carriage. .2l bid, -2s asked. Great
Falls Ice, ITO bid, l24 asked.
Ey fy
Evening star., 1898-08-17
IN MONTAUk POINT CAMP.
About 5000 Soldiers Arc There
Among the Sand Dunes.

Among the sand Dunes.
NEW YORK. August 1I.-There are now
about 5000 troops at Montauk Point and
they are mostly in camps of detention and
in tents about the many sand dunes.
Additional troops are arriving daily. They
are being received by railroad and from the
transports anchored in Fort Pond bay.
Today the four troops of rough riders
who had been stopping in Jersey City for
some days got into camp over the Long
Island railroad. The men composed Troop
l and detachments of Troops A, D and X,
in all about 153 men.
The transport Matteawan is being un-
loaded and as the soldiers reached the
shore they received an enthusiastic well
come. The 1st Regular Cavalry and part
OF the 4th Regular Artillery came to Mon
tauk from Santiago on the Matteawan.
An Immense electric light plant is being
put in today. 1t was found that the gaso-
Ane lights Were not strong enough to il
Illuminate the camp and Gen. Young there
fore decided upon the electric lights.
Six trained nurses arrived today from
New York for the Red Cross work
A long-dlstance telephone has been put
IN the detention hospital, SO that informa-
ton may lie obtained by those desiring it
IN the well camp, as no one is allowed
TO go TO the detention camp for fear of
spreading disease.
The work of disinfecting the auxiliary
cruiser st. Louis, which had one case of
The sick men on the vessel were given
baths and new clothing and then were
brought ashore last night and sent to the
detention camp.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, Md, August 17-F1our quiet IN.
changed-reeeipts, IL ,270 barrels; exports Is I4o
barrelsi sales, 700 barrels Wheat weak and
lower-spot, 76a76Is; month. 741sa744; September.
1lAaI1h; December. eea6SA; steamer No. 2 red,
73a73*-receipts, 81 500 bushels; exports 2s4 oO0
bushels stock. 1e4 256 bushels sales 2l 600 bush.
els-sonthern wheat by sample, 72a77; do. on
grade, 73Ma7eA. Corn dull and iower-spot asISs
36%; month 56a36x; September, 35AaS6; steamer
mixed. 35haS5S-receipts, 244.559 bushels; ex.
ports, lee. 500 bushels; stock. 26S, COS bushels
sales, 5000 bushels-southern white corn, sfa3s:
do yellow. 80. Oats frn-No. white western.
new, 2Sa2e; No. mixed do, do, 25lsa2e fold oats
about one cent higherl-receipts. q $50 bushels;
exports, none; stock. 90. 100 bushels Rye quiet
No. nearby. IS; No. western, 50-receipts ii :
9oe bushels; exports, none; stock, a. iss bushels.
IA Hay; good deIsnd-No. timythy. sliasl2 Grain
1&d., August Cork, for orders per quarter. "a ed
August; ssaSslh hd.. September Sugar strong
issia 6ieese sa.sss ssssaoy unchanged Egss hr
changed Lettuce-75e. per bushel box
Evening star., 1898-08-17
WOMAN's MISSIONS.
Opening Session of Home Society Mt
Washington Grove.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
WASHINGTON GROVE, August 16, 1893.
The service of the Woman's Home Mis-
slonary Society for this day commenced
with a service of prayer and praise, Mrs.
S. Cornelius Cissel leading. The opening
prayer was made by Miss NJ. A. Reeve,
and took for the subject of her Bible read
ing, with Jesus by the lakes and plains
of Palestine"
A letter from a missionary employed by
the society, stationed at Key West, was
read by Miss Bartholomew, acknowledging
the receipt of supplies sent her and wish
ing for further aid for the $4,000 Cubans
located there. Thousands of families are
needing help, it is said, the heads of
these families out of employment.
Miss Grace Bowling, in the absence of
Mrs. H. r. Naylor, read a paper prepared
by her upon Leaflets one method of the
society in placing its necessities before the
public.
Miss Carrie Stratton read a paper upon
the Work of Womans Home Missions
and children's papers, and Mrs. S. c. Cissel
gave statement in support of the chill
dren's papers and their special value in
families.
The program concluded with an informal
discussion relative to the desirability and
use of leaflets and the mission papers.
Inc chlldren'S service and blackboard eX-
ercises were held at o'clock, the kinder
earten work being the subject for iIustra-
ton.
The evening service. led by Capt. E. H.
Ripley. opened with prayer by Mrs Cohen
and Mrs. Buzzee. the Scripture lesson from
Matthew % being cad by Miss Elizabeth
Rushford. Work of the Deaconess" was
set forth by Miss Ina L. Sanders, and the
Rev George Elliott, formerly pastor of
Foundry Church, now of Garden Street
Church, Philadelphia, gave an interesting
talk.
DR.. and Mrs. Hughes are the guests of
DR.. and Mrs. Wiber
Announcement has been made that Mr.
Alphonso Hart, late lieutenant governor Of
Ohio, will be present Friday evening at
the patriotic meeting as one of the speak
erS.
Recently an entertainment was given to
aid the Busy Bees in their missionary work
The following young girls lent their as
sistance to the enterprise: Helen Merriam,
Faith Woodward, Helen Welch Gertrude
Thompson. Clara Ellis, Bessie Davis. Liz
Zie Lorg and Eola Rice
A party of young people from the Grove
went this evening on a straw ride to the
home of the Misses Ward of Hunting Hill.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
DOMINION WINS THE CUP.
Defeated the Challenger for the
Third Time.


DORVAL, Quebec August IL Noon-A
very severe storm with high winds pre-
vailed this morning, but it is now clearing,
the wind is falling and the Indications are
Tor a light wind and smooth water.
Today's race is over the triangular
course, three times around, making the
total distance sailed twelve miles. The
crews were the same as for the previous
the ullers. Both boats have left in tow
fo- the starting point.
1854 p.m-Start made at 1852. Chal-
lenger had considerably best Of start
12:57 p. p.m.-Challerger has Windward po-
sition and continues to gain. Wind very
light. y
1:10 p.m.-Challenger running away from
Dominion. If wind sufficient to carry them
over the course within the time limit, four
hours, Challenger should win.
1:15 p-m.-Challenger rounded first buoy
at IL %. Dominion at :13 Both in slight
breeze and running. smartly.
20 p.m.-Wind ffeshening considerably
and somewhat squally Dominion is gain
ing on Challenger.
LA p.m.-Challenger rounded second
buoy at l:22:l1; Dominion at 1:22:45.
1:30 p.m.-Botf have spinnakers set. This
leg is a free run, and, with the freshenins
wind, Challenger is rapidly increasing her
lead. = -sai
l:37 p.m.-Clhallenger rounded third buoy
at :t3 80, Donliniun at :35:40
10 p.m.-Deminion rounded fourth buoy
at 1a5+:4o and Challenger at :54 80.
2;07 p.m.-Dominion' rounded fifth buoy
at 2:0404. Challenger, at 2:Qo01.
2:1S p.m.-Dominion rounded sixth buoy,
two-thirds of course, at 2:l6.20; Challenger
at 2:1545. This was free run, but Chal-
lenger gained but little. Wind still in
creasng.
2:53 nm.-Dominion wins the race and
series, retaining the Seawanhaka cup.
Dominion finished at 2:54 :43; Challenger
at 2:JI:15.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
MEETING . on POLITICIANS
Milwaukee's State Republican Convention
One of the Largest Ever Held.
Great Battle Between Supporters of
schoheId aHf LAfollette is Expect
ed-Gen. Grimn's Speech.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, August 1.-THE
greatest political hattie in the history of
Wisconsin politics began today at 1920
pm, when the state republican convention
at the big exposition building assembled
for the selection of a full state ticket.
1t was the largest gathering ever held
IN this state and cne of the largest ever
heid IN any state. The 1067 delegates oc-
cupled half the floor space, the galleries
being filled with spectators. Many ladies
were in evidence.
Before the convention assembled the sup
porters OF both Gov. Scofied and Robert
M. Lafollette expressed confidence that
tneir man would be chosen, but a great
battle is looked for before a choice for
the head of the ticket is made.
chairman Coe of the state central COM
mlttee called the convention to order IN
DER the authority Of the formal call.
John M Ewing was chosen to act as Sec
call the roll.
All the delegates were present, and as
soon as the result had been announced Mr..
zoe announced that Gen. Michael Griffin of
Eau Claire had been chosen to act as tenn
porary chairman and the announcement
was greeted with cheers. AS Gen. Griffin
stepped forward there was great applause
zen: griffin made long speech. He ex-
tended his thanks to the convention for his
reception
republican gatherings this year wher-
ever they may be- he said, meet under
auspaclous circumstances, and this magnifi-
cent assemblage, approaching nearer a pure
democracy than any l have ever witnessed,
sNes assurances of united action that will
De ratiiied by the people at the polls.
we are all republicans and will do our
uuty as republicans When every man in
tniS convention has the privilege to speak
anu vote as he chooses, | am sure that
aIi 'lu acquiesce in the decisions of the
conI ention.
Under ordinary circumstances our
thoughts might be permitted to rest with
our own state affairs, but the last eighteen
months has made history which no other
equal period of time has ever produced.
We nave not only become one of the ma
llons OF the earth, but one of the greatest
nations of the earth
Evening star., 1898-08-17
MUsTER-OUT REQUESTS.
New YOrk's Adjutant General COminr
Here to Prefer One

ALBANY, N. Y, August 17-Adit. Gen.
Tillinghast left for Washington this after
noon to request that the War Department.
in mastering out the New York volunteers.
shall'muster out either those that went in
to service first or those that are in poor
physical condition.
A dispatch reached the adjutant general
that 1t was the intention Of the government
to first muster out the 2o1st, 2O2d and 2O3d
states volunteers to go into service
On the strength of this Gen. Tillingha st
started for Washington to make the re-
quest above referred to, as he believes that
such action should be taken.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
EXPLANATION FROM BERLIN,
AuGusti Left Manila by Agreement
with the Americana.

. BERLIN, August 1.-THE Norddeutsche
Allgemeine Zeitung explains that the
kaiserin Augusta, which brought away
General Augusti from Manila, left the har-
Dor after the surrender of the city, and
asserts that the Spanish officers were al
lowed to go free. SO that General August
was able to go whittier he pleased
when Admiral Won Diedrichs permitted
him to go to Hong Kong on board the
kaiserin Augusta" says the Norddeutscn
Allgemeine Zeitung, .it was by agreement
with the American commander-in-chief, if,
indeed, the German admiral considered
such an agreement still necessary. More
over, it is also to be observed that the
Spanish troops at Manila may by mutual
consent proceed to Spain or Hong Kong
Evening star., 1898-08-17
CAUCUS AT MILWAUKEE,.
seiection of New Republican State
Central COMMITTEES.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, August 17,-At the
caucuses of the ten congressional districts
TO-DAY prior to the meeting of the state re-
publican convention for the selection of
members of the new state central COM
mlttee' the following members from each
district We're elected:
F1rst-C. c. Cuttings, Racine; Percy c.
Wilder, Evansville
second-Geo E. Bryant, Madison: L. M.
Copeland, Wyocena.
ihiro-D l. Parker, Fennimore; James
A. Stone, ReeGsburg.
Fourth-Chas. NJ. Gregg, Wm Stevenson
Milwaukee.
f1fth-C. F. Bruss, Cedarburg: C. w
Frazier. Wauwatosa
Sixth-Leander Ferguson, Fond du Lac:
Ira Coon. Waushara
SeveNh-N. c. Foster. Fairchilds; w. l..
Sorles. Monroe county.
Elghth-Frank A Cady, MarshfieId.
Charles Reynolds. Jacksonport.
Ninth-N. b. Black, Marinette; James
Houston. Price
Tenth-Isaac H Wing, Bayfield,; Frank
Ostrander, West Superior.
The chairman of the new state central
committee will be elected by the conven-
ton.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
Naval Orders.

Lieut.. z. H. T. Moore has been detached
from the Alexander and ordered to the
Bennington as executive.
Lieut.. L. V. Housel has been detached
frcm the Vermont and ordered to the Alex
arder as executive.
The officers of the auxiliary cruiser Yo-
semitic are being detached from duty on
that vessel and ordered home, preparatory
to placing the vessel out of commission.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
CROWDS CHEER CERVERA.
He Tells Bystander That He Ad-
mircd Hobson.s Cournye

NEW YORK. August 17-There was con-
siderable hand-clapping and some cheers at
4 o'clock this mor1 ing when Admiral Ger
vera landed from the Fall River line steam
boat Priscilla at the foot of Murray street.
Admiral Cervera, in response to the
greeting, raised his hat several times.
While on the beat a passenger shook
bands with Cervera and remarked: I'm
glad to know you were kind to Hobson''
Lieut.. Hobson is a brave young man.
and l admired his courage" answered the
admiral.
Admiral CerVera is on his way back to
Annapolis, and when he reaches there he
expects to complete arrangements for the
transfer of his men back to Spain
Evening star., 1898-08-17
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Sergeant kean of Marine Service
Siashes His Own Throat.

Thomas Kean, a sergeant in the marine
service, attempted to commit suicide H.
tie after 3 O'Clock this afternoon. The act
is believed to have been caused by despon-
dency. He vent to the bath room of the
barracks, and while there took his pocket
knife and cut two big gashes in his throat,
severing some of the main arteries. one of
the gashes was two irches long and nearly
an inch deep. He also cut himself in the
groin.
Three minutes afterward he was discov-
cred and the surgeons took charge of him.
1t is believed he will recover. He had been
in the service about twenty wears. and was
regarded a sober and reliable man.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
SPLITS AMONG ARGONAUTs.
Their SchOOners to BE Sold and Each
to Go His Own Way.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 1.-THE
schooner Frank A. Rackliffe is offered for
sale by the party of eastern gold hunters
that brought her from the Atlantic coast
The Rackliffe came from Gloucester, Mass
She was owned by company of twenty,
and was intended to carry the owners to
Alaska. where they hoped to make their
fortunes, but a general disagreement mas
resulted in a decision to sell the vessel and
allow each member of the party to do as he
pleases.
The expeditions coming from the Atlantic
on the schooners Charles Livi, Woodbury.
Abbie NJ Bering, Hattie l. Phillips and
Reuben T. Richardson have all met with
the same fate, and the company of widows
that started for the Klondike on the steam
ship City of Colun bia was disbanded be-
fore the voyage was half over.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
HUBBARD MAY WIN.
Prediction That He Will Beat Hack
man and Lyons.

Prediction That He Will Beat Hack
man and Lyons.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
STAUNTON. Va. August 1.-THE tenth
district republican convention assembled
at noon today. and was called to order by
s. Brown Allen. district collector, internal
revenue. chairman of the district commit
tee. Assistant Revenue Collector John
Noon. secretary. Eighty delegates were
present. William Lancaster of Fluvanna
was made temporary chairman; temporary
secretaries, L. c. Alphin of Hot Springs
Caesar Perkins Of Buckingham and Dr..
Bunks Of Allegheny.
The selection is a victory for Huhard.
Hubbard will win, 1t is asserted. over
Hackman and Lyons. Lyons will make g.
vigorous fight, and will delay adjourn
ment, Hubbard, Hackman and Lyons were
all Lamb men last year against Agnew,
Evening star., 1898-08-17
COLOR LINE IN POLITICS.
1t Causes Trouble Among RepubIi-
cans i'm Texas

FORT WORTH. Tex. August 17.-It was
practically settled today that the tempo
rary organization of the republican state
convention will not be made permanent. as
the white delegates do not want the col
ored chairman to preside.
Congressman Hawley Of Galveston may
be selected to preside permanently. While
1t has not been decided TO put up a state
ticket, the idea is gaining ground and
may be carried through. Waller Burns of
houston is the most prominent name
mentioned thus far 10 head the state ticket
II 1t should be desired to make nomina-
uons. Barnett Gibbs, who seeks repubH-
can Endorsement as populist gubernatorial
nominee, Is not making any headway.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
THE cRoaUET TOURNAMENT.
Duryea of This City Defeated Sisso
of New London.

NORWICH, Conn, August 1.-THE morn
ing games in the various divisions of the
annual tournament of the National Croquet
Association today resulted as follows
First divison-Sisson of New London de-
feated Butler of Middletown; Duryea Of
Washington defeated Sisson of New Lon
don.
Second divison-Dudley of New London
defeated Rogers of Meriden; Edmunds of
Philadelphia defeated Davenport of North
ampton, Mass.
Third division-Barnes of Norwich defeat
ed Congdon of Norwich.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
RESUMPTION OF SERVICE,
| Preparations for Renewal of Mail
| Communication With Havana.

The Pest Office Department intends a.
as early date possible TO resume the
mail service between this country and Ha-
vana, which was interrupted by the recent
unpieasantness. 1t is thought 1t will be
necessary TO make provision for carrying
heavier mails than was cone before the
war with spain, and SO, in the correspon-
dence winch Is In progress with transpor-
tatlon companies on Inls subject, il has
been proposed That the service begin with
three vessels. before the war thlre were
only two vessels Eeeued.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
FRENCH CABINET COUNCIL.
Deleasse Read Dispatches From the
President and Queen Regent.

PARIS. August 17.-At the cabinet coun-
Gil this morning the minister OF foreign af-
fairs. NJ. Delcasse, read dispatches from
President Mckinley and the Queen Regent
of Spain thanking the president and gov
ernment of the French republic for their
good offices in promoting negotiations.
NJ. Delcasse added that the governments
az Washington and Madrid, desiring to give
France proof of their high esteem and
confidence, had selected Paris as the scene
of the negotiations for the final treaty of
peace.
Evening star., 1898-08-17

Current Report Regarding the Com
mander of the Rough Riders.

1t Is reported here this afternoon that
Col. Theodore Roosevelt, commanding the
lst Volunteer Cavalry, better known as TIE
"Rougn Riders" viii resign his military
commission in a few days, but that before
doing so he will visit Washington for the
purpose of comforting with the officials of
the administration concerning the situation
at Santiago, which resulted in forWar ling
the "round-robin' petition for the trans
fer of the troops to the United States
Evening star., 1898-08-17
Basil Ricketts, Here.

Mr.. Basil Ricketts,, who is well known as
an old Washington boy. is in the city
spending portion OF his furlough and en-
deavoring to recover from the combined
attacks of a bullet and malariaI fever, both
OF which he picked up at Santiago. Mr..
Ricketts is sergeant in Roosevelt's Rough
RIDERS, and his war record, with his wound
received In battle, will be something for
MIN to feel proud of. The wounded Soldier
Will probably go north in day or 30,