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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
A NEW DEPARTURE.
Illustrated Lectures to Be Employed
in Public Schools.

Illustrated Lectures to Be Employed
in Public Schools.
An illustrated lecture was given Friday
evening st the Jefferson School building by
Mr.. c. n. Thompson on the story of The
Pilgrims and the Courtship of Miles Stand
ish" as related in the poem by Longfellow.
The event was intended to inaugurate a
Few departure in the manner of faTniliariz-
ing the pupils of the schools in the fourth
division iii various studies, and was great
success in every particular. The audience
was intensely interested, every enc pres
ent paying the closest attention. About
eighty views, each made by Mr.. Thompson,
were shown. The lantern used to display
the views was purchased by private sub
scriptions.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Thompson's lee
ture Mr.. l, Fairbrother, supervising prin-
cipal of the fourth division, introduced
Superintendent Powell, who congratulated
those interested in the inauguration of the
missioner Ross. Mr.. Job Barnard, Supervis-
also spoke briefly. The exercises were
closed with a reception.
Among the large number present were
most of the members of the school board,
Superintendent Powell. Secretary J. G.
Falck, President John w. Ross of the
board of District Commissioners. Principals
Lane of the Central High School, H. NJ.
johnson of the Eastern Allan Davis of
the Business and Miss Wescott of the
Western; Mrs. 1. G. Myers of the Normal,
ton; Supervising Principals Gage, Free
man, Clark. Fairbrother. Patterson, Stuart,
Janney and Keene, besides many teachers
from all parts of the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
BEFORE TRIAL COURT.

Members of Police Force Arrnfgned
for Various Alleged OGenses.
Policeman c. P. Posey was arraigned Sat
urday afternoon before Trial Officer Pugh
on the charge of conduct unbecoming an
ofncer and unlawfully arresting Jefferson d.
west, and also with using harsh and vio-
lent language without provocation, and ar
resting without cause Edward Tarring, r.
5. Claiborne and Henry r. Evans. The
latter conducted the prosecution and Mr..
c. Maurice Smith was counsel for Posey.
Judge 1. G. Kimball was called to the
stand and testified that he tried the cases
brought a few days ago by Posey against
the others named. MIR. Evans tried to
lave Judge Kimball repeat what he said
In disposing of the case, but Mr.. Smith OBJ
jected, and Judge Pugh decided that what
was said at the previous trial was not
germane to the case before him.
Edward Tarring told how Mr.. Posey ar
rested West, who was driving wagon, for
being on the wrong side of the street, al
though he was not. He then related how
Posey abused West, and when the others
accompanied West to the police station, in
tending to offer themselves as witnesses,
Posey used harsh language toward them
their release being secured by each put
ting up collateral. Mr.. Earrings testi-
mony was corroborated by Messrs. Evans,
Claiborne, William d. Seals, J. D. West
and Agnes West.
Officers A. K. Baker, Alexander McKie and
G. w. Kramer were charged by Inspector
Cross with neglect of duty; and Officers
O'Donohue, F. b. Smith and G. S. Cats
with similar offense by Inspector Pear
sen.
The evidence in each case will be referred
to Commissioner Wight for his action.
The investigation of charges of neglect of
duty against Policemen Gee, Creagh and
O'Dea and Goldman for unlawful arrest,
was postponed until Saturday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
REVIvING A TITLE.
Large Tract of Land Claimed b,
Bfngaman Hetrn.

Large Tract Of Land Clnimed by
Bingaman Heirs.
Mrs. NJ. E. Bingaman of New York is
stopping at WIZARDS Hotel She is here
in the interest Of a claim against the
United States government. growing out Of
certain lands which the heirs claim belong
70 the estate of the late Christian Binga-
man.
Mrs. Bingaman states that about 100
years ago Christian Bingaman, from whom
she is descended, was awarded tract Of
land in Wythe county, Virginia, for gal
lantry in the war against the Indians. 1 ne
papers in Mrs. BinsaN.anS poSsess,on SHOW
that Mr.. Christian Bingan.an was great
Indian fighter; that single handed he killed
a number of the red men. For tins valua-
BILE service, Mrs. Binsaman sta,es, the
United States government gave him a tract
of land eight miles square,
AT the death of Mr.. Bin2aman. 1t is claim
ed, no heirs came forward to clam the
property and ii reverted to the govern
ment. Mrs. Bingaman now says the heirs
have all been found, and with one accord
they will present their title to the prop
erty.
Mrs. Bingaman states further that there
Is on file at Culpeper Court House, Va, a
will Of the late Christian Bingaman. which
disposes Of the property In question. She
will shortly make arrangements to push
the claim vigorously.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

destruction of the armada will serve for
its little successor, the torpedo fiotilla,
God the Almighty blew, and the armada
went to every wind "
In the meanwhile Spain continues to fit
out other torpedo boats and torpedo boat
destroyers and 10 send them toward the
United States Several more are reported
as having left Spain yesterday for the
Canaries, en- route to Cuba, following the
track of the f1otilla. 1t is also reported by
agents of this government that Spain in
tends to dispatch several rapid cruisers to
supplement the torpedo fiotiila in the work
of destroying American commerce and the
American navy in the event of war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
BLOCK OF LAND TRANSFERRED.
Purchase Supposed to Have Been
Made by ID. and o.

Made by ID. and o.
A few days ago a deed was placed on
record by which Mr.. George Truesdell
transferred block of land in lexington to
the Real Estate and Improvement Company
of Baltimore. Only a nominal consideration
was named and there was no means of
Knowing the identity of the purchaser ex-
cept the knowledge, confined to a few per-
sons in this city. that the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad purchased and held real es-
tate under the corporate title given above
In addition, an examination CT the deed of
trust shows that it was signed ny John K.
Cowen. president of the Real Estate and
Improvement Company, and George NJ
SEriver. secretary. The former, as well
known. is one of the receivers Of the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad
1t Is also admitted by some who are in
a position to know that this land was
bought by the railroad company, and the
object is TO secure the right Of way through
lexington for the Washington branch, in
accordance with the agreement between the
b. and o. and tbs District Commissioners
IN the matter Of grade crossings.
The land thus secured comprises all of
blocks il, II, IL, IA, 10 and u, and parts of
blocks ~ and 20. which lie between the
present tracks of the Metropolitan branch
in lexington and the Brentwood road on
the east and New York avenue and street
en- the south and north. There was a deed
of trust placed on the property for $S1, 900,
payable ia one, two and three years, but IT
Is stated that this does not represent tn.
entire amount of the purchase money. The
purchase includes, as the boundaries above
given indicates, large tract of land.
1t will be recalled that in the agreement
with the District Commissioners the rail-
road company po missed to abandon the
tracks of the Washington branch as they
now exist south of Montello From that
point they ere to proceed in Southwestern
ly direction through the old Ivy City race
track grounds. parallel with New York
cinity of New York avenue between I'd
and 4th streets east. Here the tracks of
the Washington branch are TO be merged
into those of the Metropolitan branch, and
then continue to the terminal of the road
| IL, the city down Delaware avenue on a
solid vIaduct.
Provision is to be made for the passage
| of trains from one branch Of the road to
the other by means of Y, and, according
| to the plans referred to, almost the entire
Y will be on the lard, the purchase OF
! which is announced above.
1t Is not known what has been done by
the company toward acquiring a right of
way north from lexington to Montello,
| the point of proposed departure of the
Washington tracks from the present line.
| At the time the agreement. as above out
| lined, was announced In The Star, which
| was the 4th Of the present month. 1t was
| stated in behalf of the company that no
| time would be lost in going ahead with the
| preliminary work on the plans. SO that a
| bill can be introduced in Congress early
| next December to give the company author
| ity 10 make the proposed change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
APPLIES FOR DIVORCE.
Nathaniel Mckay Asks for Legal
Sepa ration From His Wife.

Sepn ra ton From His Wife.
SUIT Tor divorce has been instituted by
Nathanisi Mckay against Jennie Pope Nc
Kay. The papers in the case, at the re-
quest Of counsel and by order Of the court.
have been placed on the secret files, and
therefore the facts in the case are with
held from publication.
The McKays are well known both in this
city and Brooklyn, n. Y, particularly in a
social way. Mrs. Mckay and ner daughter,
it is reported, recently departed from their
home here without announcing their pur-
pose or destination. much to the surprise
of the frie nds of thu family. A few days
thereafter, it is understood, Mr.. Mckay an
nounced publicly that as his wife and
daughter had left his home without justif-
ca lion he would not be responsible for any
debts contracted by them. The filing OF
the petition for divorce was the next step.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

The first Of series Of lectures under the
auspices OF the Audubon Society was de-
livcred Saturday afternoon at the Washing
ton Club by Mrs. Olive Thorne Miller. The
lecturer described In an entertaining fash
ion the habits OF some song birds which
are found In the District during the present
month. Mounted specimens were used 70
illustrate the descriptions. A class is being
formed among the young ladies of the club
for the purpose of pursuing the study of
the habits of song birds in the open fields.
1t is their intention to select a place in one
Of the suburbs of the city. where they will
be able to study without interruption.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
slcARD LEAVES KEY WEST.

Capt. Sampson Has Taken Formal
Command Of Fleet.
Rear Admiral Sicard. with his wife and
daughter, left Key West Saturday on the
steamer for Miami. They are going to
Nassau sand thence to Palm Beach. The
admiral expects to spend several weeks
resting at Florida winter resorts.
Captain Sampson has taken formal charge
of the fleet The usual ceremony In the
change Of hags was Omitted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

Advertising is not an expense.
1t is a business investment. II
you want to invest your money
prohtably you will therefore put
your advertisements in such a
paper as The Evening Star, that
is read regularly and thoroughly
by everybody worth reaching.
The Stai is the recognized
household and family journal of
the National Capital. and has
no rival as an advertising med
ium. ID,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
PRESIDENTS NEW PASTOR.


Rev. Dr. william McAfee OF Columbus.
Ohio. has been called by the First Meth-
odsst Church of Evanston. H.. END viii
probably accept. DR.. McAfee win sue
ceed Rev. Frank n. Bristol. DID,. who has
accepted cail from President McKinley's
church. the Metropolitan n e. Church oe
this city. DR.. Bristol win assume the pass
tprate OF the Metropolitan next Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
hurled win Ma.on,c HONOR.

Funeral services over the remains of
Homer Fellows were held yesterday after
noon at the late residence. l2l North Caro-
lima avenue. under the auspices of Myron
NJ Parker Lodge Of Masons. Rev. DIR.
Easton officiated. and the interment was at
the Congressional cemetery.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-09
THE SPANISH LOSSES.
Thirty Killed On the Reina Mercedes
-Ordonez Wounded.

Madrid, June S.-Dispatches received
here from Havana, from Spanish
sources, say: 1.-The Americans were
again repulsed at the last bombardment
of Santiago de Cuba"
Continuing, the reports assert that
the damage done to the batteries and
to the town is ''unimpOrtant," or is
already repaired" adding: The Span
ish guns did not cease to fire an instant
during the fight, and all the batteries
were in condition to reply to the
enemy'S fire. During a second attack,
Colonel OrdOnez was on board the
Reina Mercedes, and personally assist
ed in working her guns. Everyone re-
CARDS Colonel OrdOnez and General Ii
mares as the heroes of the day"
According to official Spanish dis
patches received here, the exact loss Of
the Spaniards at Santiago de Cuba on
Monday is as follows:
Land fOrces-One soldier killed and
five officers wounded, including Colonel
OrdoneZ, slightly wounded
Sea fOrces-The second officer in COM
mand OF the Reina Mercedes, five sail
Ors and "a marines killed and an Of
hcer and IL sailors wounded.
The official dispatches also say that
many of the wounded, including Colonel
OrdOnez, are able to attend to their
duties.
1t is announced here that the Spanish
steamer BenitO has run the blockade
of ManZanillO," and arrived at Jamaica.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-09
SpaniardS at Canlanera Put to Flight By a Terrific
BOmbardment.
A FINAL, DESPERATE STRUGGLE
WILL BE MADE AT SANTIAGO
Spanish Cruiser Rena Mercedes Was Sunk By Sampson
During the BOmbardment Last Monday.

Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.)
Cape Haytien, June 8, 6:10 p. MT
is reported here that great battle
bay of Guantanamo. At $50 O'Clock
yesterday morning (Tuesday) five ships
of the American squadron opened a
heavy bombardment on the fortifica-
lions of the town. There was a per-
! feet hail of bombs, striking and demol-
| ishing many houses beyond the fortifi-
cations.
On the Spanish side the artillery re-
piled vigorously, maintaining for some
time stiff resistance. The fire from
the warships, however, never slackened
for an instant. 1t was regular and
carefully directed, and a great ma
jOrity of the shots proved effective. The
Spaniards were fol ed to abandon their
position on the shore and retreat to
the town of Caimanera proper. 1t is
supposed that later they fled from this
position also. with the inhabitants.
Information reached here that the
Spanish at Santiago and Caimanera
are preparing for a final desperate
struggle, and are determined to resist
the assaults of the Americans to the
last extremity.
Inc commander OI THE uiSlIlCI lSSucu
an order yesterday to burn Caimanera
before yielding it into the hands of the
Americans. The latter forced the en-
trance TO the bay of Guantanamo and,
according to the latest adviceS from
Caimanera, it was feared that the
Americans would make an effort to
land forces there this "wednesday af-
ternoon. Measures to prevent this, If
possible, have been taken by the Span
10 no
maintaining its position.
Cable communication with Cuba,
which has been interrupted for many
hours, was partially restored this af-
ternoon but it is still difficult and pre-
carious. The report of the lombard
ment at Caimanera came by cable.
The bombardment destroyed a little
house which sheltered the shore con-
nection of the French cable at Caima-
nera, though whether by the explosion
of the bombs from the water or by eX-
plosiveS used by a party sent for that
purpose, is not known. The cables
uniting the main cable with the office
at Caimanera and the town of Caima-
nera with Santiago were cut, thus &C
counting for the prolonged absence of |
intelligence here as to the operations in
that vicinity.
1t is believed that the cable at San
tiagO is cut, as no direct news from |
Santiago has been received at Cape
Haytien since Monday at midnight.
9:15 D. m.-Even before the cables in /
Guantanamo bay had been injured so
that they could not be worked the OPP
orators at the Caimenera station were !
forced to flee by the fire from the |
ships Up to this hour, 9:15 p. M, !
there has been no direct cable commu /
nication from Santiago since Monday |
at midnight.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-09
PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE.
Natives Confident of Their Ability
For Self-government.


London, June S.-The Singapore cor
respondent OF the Times, telegraDhing
Tuesday, says: The local Philippine
insurgent committee received today a
dispatch from Aquinaldo, saying: I'VE
have taken all in the province of Ca
vite. We have captured ten guns, 600
rifles, 1000 Spaniards from Spain, with
800 Philippine Spaniards, killing 300 We
are besieging Bienno. In the church
there are 300 Spaniards entrenched, who
will surrender soon. We hear that the
governor general proposes to capitu-
late
The Filipinos in Singapore serenaded
the United States consul, General E.
Spencer Pratt, tonight. Before the ser
enade they presented him with an adj
dress, thanking him for sending Aqui-
naldo to Admiral Dewey, congratulate
ing Dewey, and expressing a desire for
the establishment of a native govern
ment under American protection.
The spokesman, continuing, deDre-
Gated a restoration of the islands to
Spain, or their transfer to any power,
and expressed his confidence that the
natives would prove their ability to
govern themselves. The Filipinos then
gave cheers for America, England and
Admiral Dewey.
Mr. Pratt responded, and presented
the spokesman with an American flag,
amid great enthusiasm.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-09
IWenty-SeVen Thousand Men Started For Sanfioeo
Yesterday at Noon.
INFANTRY, CAVALRY AND ARTILLERY.
Conveyed BY BATTLESHIP INDIANA
Reach Santiago Saturday. and 0ld Glory Will Float Over
the Spanish Stronghold Sunday

London June eTh Washington
e with the approval of General following:
1.-The sailed
numbers $4,000 composed infantry cavalry artillery eng
and
The infantry regiments regulars and II volunteers
of the regular regiments the First Second Seventh
Eighth Ninth Sixteenth Seventeenth Tween
tyf1rst TWenty-second and
of volunteer
second Michigan First Fifth District
OF Columbia Fifth Maryland Ftysevnth Indiana
and
1on there battalion
nVe cavalry batteries
Of heavy artillery.
of
by the batthip Indiana
ship Bancroft is General Skaters floating home
transports are due ct Santiago Friday Saturday
@ ana the landing will be attempted effected
without difficulty
stripes will float Santiago de
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-09
SPANISH CRUISER SUNK.
Reina Mercedes Sent to the Bottom By
Sampson.


Madrid, June S-A semi-official re-
port was published here today, pur-
porting to give an account of the bonn
bardment of Santiago de Cuba by the
American fleet on Monday last:
1.-The American navy, under Admiral
Sampson, has fiercely attacked Santi-
ago de Cuba, and a bloody encounter
ensued The Americans made three
attacks on the Spanish marine and land
batteries, which replied. AS a conse-
quence the Americans were repulsed
with heavy losses, estimated at 1900
men. The American projectiles, how
ever, sank the Spanish cruiser Reina
Mercedes
The Reina Mercedes was a steel
cruiser. built at Campanga in 1887. She
was over 5000 tons displacement, 27S
feet 10 inches long, ~ feet inches
broad and drew 16 feet 5 inches of
water. She had $500 horse power
when completed, was driven by one
propeller, and carried a crew of about
been useless, owing to her boilers Civ
ing out.
The Alfonso XII, the Reina Christina
and the Reina Mercedes Of late years
have been used as transports. The
vessels were almost alike. The arm
ament of the sunken cruiser consisted
of six 6.2-inch Hontoria breech-loading
guns, two 81 inch HontoriO breech-
loading guns, three 6-pounder quick
fire guns, two 4-pounder quick-fire
guns, six S-pounder quick-fire guns,
two machine and five torpedo tubes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-09

ish column defends the Zapote line to
prevent the enemy from invading the
province of Manila, but the foe has en-
tered the Bulucan, Lagina and Miron,
so that Manila will thus be attacked by
land and sea.
Il am striving to raise the courage of
the inhabitants, and will exhaust every
means of resistance, but I>distrust the
natives and the volunteers, because
there have already been many deser-
lions. BaccOor and linus have already
been seized by the enemy. The insur-
rection has reached great proportions,
and if 1 cannot count upon the support
of the country, the forces at my dis
posal will not suffice to hold the ground
against the enemy"
General Correa, minister of war, and
Captain Aunon, minister of marine,
have gone to the palace to confer with
the queen regent as to General Angus
it's communication.
1t is reported that the Spaniards at
Manila have already been compelled to
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-09
SUMMARY OF WAR NEWS.

The Spanish governor of the Philippines
reports that he cannot hold out against
the insurgents with the force at his COM
mand.
Cuban insurgents gained an important
victory over the Spaniards in Santiago
province.
The second Philippine expedition will
sail from San Francisco next Wednesday.
The government has chartered more
transports.
The conferees on the war revenue bill
have agreed to increase the amount of
bonds authorized to $500, 10000.
Admiral Sampson bombarded Caimanera
Tuesday and drove the Spaniards from
the Notifications and from the town. The
cruiser Reina Mercedes was sunk by Mon
days bombardment at Santiago. The
Spaniards are preparing for a desperate
resistance at Santiago.
The expedition to Santiago, consisting
of $1,000 men, sailed from Tampa yester
day and will reach Santiago Saturday. 1t
is conveyed by the battleship Indiana.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-09

reviewing the Second and Third Ken
! lucky regiments, the governor deliver
ed patriotic speech, urging them to
I bear whatever hardships camp life had
Tor them with fortitude and if it should
be required OF them to meet the Span
lards, then to fight like Kentuckians.
Inc address created considerable en-
thusiasm
General John E. Willie, who arrived
Iast night, was assigned by General
brooke today to command the Third di-
vision of the First corps
Senator William V. Allen of Nebras-
ka is a visitor at the camp of the
second Nebraska regiment, remaining
IN camp with his son. Henry Allen.
who is second lieutenant in Company
L, OF the Second Nebraska. Senator
Allen expressed satisfaction with the
situation here, and is satisfied with the
progress of the work of making SOL
diers of the volunteer army.
Colonel w. w. Wilder of the regular
army arrived today and was assigned
to the command of the Fourteenth
New York, General Grants regiment.
Captain E. c. Carter, assistant sur
Seon, arrived today and was assigned
to the Letter hospital. Four other as
slSnmentS have been made of surgeons
10 this hospital, and they will arrive
the latter part of the week, when the
hospital viii be ready for use.
GOVERNOR TURNED DOWN.
A genuine sensation was created at
the camp of the First Missouri TODAY.
when Lieutenant Houck, recently APP
pointed adiutant of a battalion in the
First Missouri by Governor Stephens.
reported TO Colonel Lavender and was
turned down and given no official
recognition. 1t is stated that this is
the second time he has been refused
recognition. Colonel Cavendar declines
for the present to make public his rea-
sons for refusing to acknowledge the
governors authority, and just what
course the matter will take is not
kcoWn.
There is still complaint of the delay
in receiving arms for the army. The !
guns of the Fifth Pennsylvania were
Inspected today and out of the entire |
number in the possession of the regi- |
ment, only eight were passed the 9th !
erS being condemned as unfit for use.
An. order was received at headuuart-
ers today directing that. ministers Of |
the gospel of whatever faith, shall be
allowed to administer to the men of |
their respective churches whenever thy |
so desire.