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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
THE UNITY Gu b.
Mr.. j. J.. McCreery DiscOurses on
Sir Thomas More.

SlE L
The Unity Club met at the Hotel OK
ford. corner Fourteenth Street and New
York Avenue, last Wednesday evening.
The attendance was large, and the pro
gram, under the direction of Mr.. Silas
Boyce, was varied.
The president, Hon II. B. Moulton,
Ii. D., introduced Mr.. ]. l.. MCCreery,
who presented as the subject of his es-
say Sir Thomas More and His
Utopia" in which he made a cursory
review of the exalted life Of one who
surrendered his life to the cause of JUS
tee and humanity; boldly and fearless
ly asserting the noblest convictions of
conscience in the face of the most des-
potic tyranny of his age.
The subject was supplemented by
Rev. DR.. Collins, who related episodes
in the life of More, whom he pronounce
ed with Thomas Carlyle and Shakes
peare, his contemporaries, the peerless
characters of their age.
Mrs. Cooper read a pathetic poem, en-
titled The Wreck of the Maine COM
posed by her son, Claude Hamilton
Cooper Miss King executed violin So
los, with piano accompaniment by Prof.
r. A. Smith Mr.. Fred bennett sang
with piano accompaniment, by Mrs.
bennett. Others who took part were
Prof Emile r. Mort, DIR. Duncan, Miss
Bessie Murray, Mrs. Stetson, and Mr..
Buckley.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
Gen. wheeler's Offer.


CONGRESSMAN Joe Wheeler, of Ala
bama. ex-lieutenant general of the Con-
federate Army, and commander Of
the cavalry of the Department
of Georgia, has reminded the Pres
ident that his tender of serv-
ices "a he front in the event of war
with Spain is on file at the War Depart
ment If the ex-general should be called
upon and could get together such a COM
mand as followed him in the last days of
the Confederacy, the country would have
in its service 'critter company which
could live on less and do more fighting.
and fight in more ways. than any other
force which could be put into the Held
II the waters separating Cuba from Flor
ida were not quite so wide and deep
"wheeler's cavalry of 1885, would hard
ly need great deal of assistance in the
way of transportation 10 enable 1t to
reach Cuba. The command would get
there by wading, swimming, and the use
of a few stray batteaus and canoes, and
when it had arrived something would
happen. n
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT.
The Belgian Prince and Mr.. Nc
= .ftrft'f KtuIey Meet go

The Belgian Prince and Mr.. Nc
''''i'f ktnley Meet.
Prince Albert was presented to the
President today at noon.
Col. Bingham went to the Arlington In
the Presidents carriage and conveyed
the Prince and Count de Lichtererdt, the
Belgian minister. to the White House.
The President created a new precedent
in diplomatic etiquette Immediately after
the presentation, by taking the prince for
a drive. 1t had been believed that the
call of the prince would be returned by
President Mckinley at n late hour, but
instead they went off together for a ride.
The dinner tonight in honor of the
royal Belgian will be an elaborate af-
fair. The state dining-room is not
large enough, and the banquet will be
helm in the parlor in the center of the
building The tables We're already set
when the prince arrived, which necessi-
tated his being taken in through the
southern entrance.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
The Motor Carriage.

Yesterday the Columbia motor carriage
made it's first appearance on the streets
of Washington and attracted great at
tention. In beauty. symmetry of design,
noiselessness and ease of manipula ton of
this new electric vehicle is certainly far
ahead of anything yet produced in this
country. The Columbia carriage certainly
equals Interpretations, and for an ever
ready vehicle. capable of taking any road
or hill in any kind of weather, 1t is the
most luxurious of modern conveyances.
Gen Miles and Commissioner White were
among those who experienced the pleas
ure of riding in the carriage.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
A MINISTER SNUBBED.
The Peculiar Actions Of the Presi-
dent Commented On.

In diplomatic circles considerable COM
ment was occasioned on aecount. of the
circumstances growing out of the stimuli
taneous presence in Washington OF the
Belgian prince and the new Spanish min
lister.
The latter will not be presented till to-
morrow on the reasonable excuse that the
Cabinet was in session, and could not be
interrupted.
The Cabinet meeting was interrupted at
IL o clock, however, to allow the presen-
tation Of Prince Albert TO President Nc
Kinley.
This is viewed by many as a snub for
the new Spanish Minister
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERS.
They Adduce Interesting Facts Be-
fore the House Committee.

Interesting r acts be-
fore the House Committee.
The House Committee on Appropria-
tons continued its hearing this morning
on the matter Of the telephone service in
the District of Columbia.
Mr. a. A. Brney was again put on the
stand. The first question taken up was
the cost Of constructing overhead and
underground telephone plants. He pre-
scented estimates which were submitted
by the Standard Underground Gable
Company.
These figures were submitted at the re-
quest of the committee because 1t had
been claimed by Mr.. Bryan, president of
the telephone company. that the high rate
charged by the company was made neces-
sary because of the costliness of the I'M
foreground system.
Mr. Birney then took up the question Of
restricted service. He said that the high
rates charged were only a part of the
grievances of the Subscribers Association,
and that a complaint of almost equal i'm
portance was the restrictions placed upon
the use of the telephone.
He gave many instances in which IT
was claimed that subscribers were not
allowed to call up their own place of
business when they happened to re in
another part OF the city without pay
ing 10 cents. or having ii charged to
them to be paid in their regular bill
Mr.. Pitney requested that the COM
mitttee be given all the legal points in
regard to forming legislation in regard
to both restriction of service and secre-
cy of communication, the lack of which
latter had also been complained of by
the subscribers.
Mr. Hemphill, who also represents
the Subscribers Association, took the
stand and testified as to the way the
Chesapeake and Potomac Company had
Been organized in Baltimore. He said
that when this company extended it's
plant there it bought up an old COM
pany's plant. for which il paid $500. 600
and Immediately issued stock TO the
amount of 81 900, 600.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
OPERATIONS ON CHANGE
Socks in Wall Street Show But
Little Animation.
Expectation of an Executive Message
an our Relations with Spain
Has "a Depressing Effect.

New York, March 1.-THE stock mar
ket onened fairly active Manhattan
started b. a point lower and made fur
Their slnrht concession. other declines
were fractional After the first few min
utes OF, business, the market developed
increased activity and became weak AL
around.
The graugers sold off ! per cent and
the internatonals lost sharp fractions.
The depressing influence WAS the cOnvic-
tion that the President was about TO
send an uncompromising message to Con-
gress regarding our relations with Spain.
The raid, however was checked before
the end OF the first hour and general raj
lies occurred on good buying for both
accounts.
In Government bonds the new Is de-
clined one-eighth per cent.
Later on the market became dull, weak
and lower
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
CORBETT'S LATEST PROFFER.
VIII Present Fitzsimmons $4,000
For a Fight.

Rochester, n. Y, March u.-William A.
Brady, Corbett's manager, made the
statement in this city today that Corbett
will give Fitzsimmons $4,000 to engage in
a finish fight, the money to be handed to
him as he steps into the ring. Brady said
he was willing to put up certified check
of 10000 that Corbett will do this. No
notice will be taken of McCoy's challenge
nor that of anyone else except Fitz-
simmons
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
WEAK MARKETS ABROAD.
American Securities Dun and Span
LII Ir.,nr Dor Cent. nncIininr

lkh Il our Il CT Ntlits Dethulhe-
London. March 1.-THE market for
American securities opened strong influ-
enced favorably 10y the declaration of
the ST Paul dividend.
Though the early tone was better, dull
ness, however, developed. the uncertainty
Of the political outlook frightening inter
ests which would otherwise be likely to
lend support. Spanish per cent bonds
were weak again today. the decline be-
Ing due to selling for Paris account rath-
er than local liquidation.
Ii is now reported that tho next coupon
is to be paid in deprecated paper pese-
tas The Paris bourse is ruMOrCd to be
getting itself in shape TO stand a panic.
British consols opened firm, but after
ward weakened.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
SAKS AND COMPANY,
"SakS' Corner"
PARDONED BY THE PRESIDENT.
Two Men Convicted of Cattle Steal
ing Are Released.

The President has pardOned John and
Richard Cartwell, sentenced in Indian
Territory September %. 1896, to serve
five years for stealing cattle. The par
don was granted on the ground that 1t
was a very heavy sentence for the first
offense. and doubt as to the truth Of
much Of the testimony against them.
An application for pardon in the case
Of w. F. Putnam. convicted in New
Hampshire for violating the national
bank laws was denied.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
WILL INVESTIGATE.
The Death of Annie Bean to Be In
Quired Into.

Detectives are investigating the death
of Ann Bean, colored, who died at her
home, No 400 Fifth Street, Wednesday,
from what is believed to be acute ir-
ritant poisoning.
Harriet Ferguson and Robert Fergu-
son, who also ate some of the poisoned
food, are improved, and it is believed
they will recover.
IT is thought that the poison was in
the milk used by the family, and sam
pies of this have been sent to District
Chemist Hurd for analysis.
Coroner Carr, after the statement or
the deputy coroner. consulted the in
spector Of police, and it was decided to
investigate the case.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
THE OUTAGE BILL.
1t Provides for a Change in the
Internal Revenue Laws.

What is known as the outage bill will
be considered some time next week by
the House Ways and Means Commit
tee. Representatives of the whisky in
terests will be given a hearing, and
strong efforts will be made to have the
bill reported and passed this session.
Ii provides for allowances on account
of evaporation of spirits in bonded
warehouses.
Representative Evans Of Kentucky is
trying to have several other changes in
the internal revenue laws tackled on
this measure. but Mr.. Bromwell OF
Ohio, the author of the outage bill, will
insist that they be provided for in sep
arate bills.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
POLICE WITHOUT A CLEw.
The Child Murder at Rockville Cen
ter Sill a Mystery.

Rockville. Center, n. Y, March IL
The body of a little girl. found is the
rear of DR. ]. c. vikings residence, on
Tuesday morning last has not yet been
identified. Crowds of persons viewed
the body this morning, but none could
saw positively that they had ever seen
the little girl alive. The police are all
at sea. and have little hope of finding
the murderer.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
Mr. RIandfnrd i. Ill

J. Walter Blandford. private secretary TO At
torney General Grggs is suffering from attack
Of paralysis. and his recovery is doubtful He
served as private secretary 10 Mr.. 0lney while he
was Attorney General and Secretary of State.
Mr. Blandford was married about two months ago.
He is web known, and one OF the most popular
men in official circles in Washington.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11

Suit Brought by the Actors Wife
for Limited Divorce.

New York. March 11.-Mrs. Edna
Wallace Hopper has brought suit for
limited divorce on the ground of aban-
donmcnt against De Wolf Hopper. the
actor. The matrimonial troubles Of the
couple began during their joint appear
ance at Manhattan Beach last summer.
Since that time, Mrs. Hopper alleges,
that her husband has not contributed
10 her support.
Mr. Hopper, who is now playing in
Syracuse. will be served with papers
in the suit in a few days.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
The Tribute to Gen. Lee.

(From the Augusta ChronicIe.)
The enthusiastic support of this entire
country, which is so cordially bestowed
on Consul Fitzhugh Lee, a Democrat
holding over under a Republican Admin
istration. is the highest possible tribute
to his courage, his character and his wis
dom.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
ASK 4 CONTINUANCE.
The Alleged Fraudulent Stock BrOk-
nrs Annenr in Court

UT 1fTTVNT TIT NUuI ..
Messrs. Bendheim and Forrest. repre-
senting James w. Humphrey. Al ]. Hus-
sey, Frank Rasin. John Miller, Henry
Engle and Mark Thomas, who are
charged with conspiracy to defraud ap-
peared before Judge Scott, in the police
court this morning and asked that the
investigation be continued until March
81.
The accused are charged with setting
up and maintaining a stock brokerage
business with the intent to defraud the
public.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
MIR. LINCOLN'S SON-IN-LAw.
Signs Contract to Play Ball in
Dubuque.

Dubuque. Iowa, March 1.-THE local
baeball club has signed a contract with
Warren w. Beckwith, son-in-law of
Robert T Lincoln
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
The Railway Bill Reported.

The House Committee the District of Colum
bia has reported favorably the lexington and Sol
diers' Home Railway Company and the Maryland
and Washington Railway Company bill. The text
OF the bill has been published in The Times.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
New York Cotton Market
washington Stock Excnaupe.

Met. r. r. certificate b" 15o0a1l2
Lincoln National Bank, 7a1l5. Capital
Traction. 2Q72: l5Sa1 L. s. Electric
Light. lOd105 Pneumatic Gun Carriage.
sOOG53; 1OOG52; 10oOa50; 1Oo05l. Mergen-
thaler Linotype 30Q140 81; lOdln, IOa
1H Ia 10G1H 1-2. After call-CapitaI
Traction, lGH1.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
The Investigation Postponed.

The further investigation Of the charges against
Judge Ewart, OF North Carolina, nominated TO be
circuit Judge, has been postponed until Tuesday.
II is understood that favorable report will be
made TO the Senate.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
New York Stock Marie,
Open High Low , p N

Corrected daily by W. r. Hibbs & Co,
members Of the New Yorl, Stock Ex-
change, 1927 + street.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
Chicago Grain and Provision Market

Corrected daily by W. b. Hibbs & Co.,
members of the New York Stock EX-
change 1927 L street
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-07-22
IT'S THE OTHER OK THIS TIME.
Resides, the European Doctrine tina
"Might Makes Right" VIII Gov
crn In This Case.

PARIS. July 15.-The Matin has re-
ceivcd from its London correspondent,
who has unusual sources of iEforma-
ton. dispatch in which he says the
European chancellories are now dis
cussng the question of the eventual in
tcrvention OF the powers in the Philip
pines The ambassadors at Berlin. the
correspondent adds. have advised their
governments respecting Germanys line
Of policy. which seems quite settled
Germany would prefer the maintenance
Of the status quo, but If. as a conse-
quence of the war, Spanish sovereignty
disappeared. American sovereignty
must not be its successor. An inter.
national agreement, the Matin CORE
spondent further asserts, will be estab'
lshcd and the powers interested in
the islands would each be called on te
protect its own interests. The cor.
respondent adds:
This is the logical outcome of the
Monroe doctrine. the principle oi
which will be employed by Europe In
order to protect itself against Amer
can interference. and unless appear.
ances are deceptive, Great Britain, IN
spite of the talked-of Anglo-Saxon al
lance. will do the same as the other
powers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-07-22
LATE NEWS ITEMS

PREMIER SAGAsrA declared. on the
18th. that neither government in Cuba
had interviewed in the negotiations for
the surrender OF Santiago dc Cuba. lie
added that the surrender came within
the province of Gen. Toral and under
his responsibility. and the general
simply announced that the garrison
had capitulated.
IL con sequence Of persistent and sin
lister rumors in circulation, DR. Lap
PAM. the physician of the pope, issued,
on the 18th. an emphatic denial of the
report that the pontiff was suffering
from a paralytic attack. On the con-
trary the doctor asserted, his holmes,
was in good health.
Ir was authoritatively stated. on the
18th. by Secretary Day that there is no
truth in the published report that
| peace negotiations have been opened at
| Washington. led by Sir Julian Paunce-
fote. assisted by the Russian ambassa-
dor. the Japanese minister and other
foreign diplomats.
Cor GEORGE STONE, OF san Francis
co. the president Of the California state
league. was elected president OF the
National Republican league at the
concluding session of the meeting al
Omaha. Neb 1t was close vote be-
tween him and J. Goodman Boyd. of
Baltimore.
The state department has posted "A
bulletin stating that Admiral Dewey
pays a high tribute to the Chinese on
board the American ships ut the battle
OF Manila, and suggests that they
should receive recognition by being
made citizens OF the United States.
FRANK G. PARTRIDGE, the United
States consul at Tangier, Morocco. has
started on his way home. Pending the
arrival of Mr.. Partridgc's successor the
affairs of the consulate arc in charge
of sir. Lilly secretary Of the consul
ate.
THREE Spanish infantry regiments
at Seville have received pcrcinptory
orders to proceed to Algeciras. The
troops are actively employed in dig
lying branches in the vicinity OF Sierra
lCarboncra. near San Rogue.
TnE British steamer Adula, captured
by the Marblehcad in Guantanamo bay,
june 10. was brought to Savannah
iGa.. by Lieut. Anderson OF the navy
and prize crew on the l5.h.
Oy the 18th Gen. Harrison and his
wife and baby, who had been stopping
at the Fifth Avenue hotel. New York,
left for Old Forge, the cx- president
cottage in the Adirondacks.
A MEMBER of Barcelona steamers
have taken refuge ut Marseillcs, fear
ing aa American attack on barcelona
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-07-22
ALL OVER THE STATE.
Events in Various Portions Of In
diana Recorded by Wire.


Laporte. Ind, July Ia conflict
between the saloon and anti-liquor
elements is being waged. The State
Brewers association and the Liquor
league have shown much strength in
political selections. all OF which tend
10 secure the repeal of the Nicholson
law of Indiana. The Indiana Good Citi-
zens' league has undertaken 10 pre-
vent this. The league has arranged TO
hold good citizenship services in all
the churches of the larger cities in the
state The plan is TO have a speaker
in each pulpit at both morning and
evening Sunday services and the cam
paign has been formally opened in this
county.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-07-22
A PSEUDO WEALTHY MEXICAN
LIonixcd In Madrid While lie Inspects
Forts and Fleets aud Acquires
Valuable Information.

LONDON, July Is. A dispatch to the
Daily News from Gibraltar tells long
story of pseudo wealthy Mexican
who was lionized for six weeks at Ma
drid and Cadiz, dined with Admiral
Camara, inspected the fleet and the
dcfcnses, and in every way won the
confidence of the officials, only to dis
appear the moment warrant was is
sued for his arrest.
He turned up afterwards in Tangier
and con fessed to the correspondent of
the Daily News that his name was
Fernandez. and that he was captain in
the Second Texas rangers. His Span
ish descent. he said, enabled him to
deceive all the Spaniards while acting
Ms the confidential agent OF the United
States government.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-07-22
OFF FOR THE PHILIPPINES.
Gen. OTIS signals Ills Troop Ships 60 Gs,
Under Way The Order Received
with Cheers.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 10 Shortly
after three o'clock Yesterday afternoon
Maj. -G,n. Otis. from his flagship. In.
City OF Pucbla, signallcd the troop shin,
to get under way The signals were
understood 10y the anxious watchers on
shore and BY those who had surrounded
the two vessels in small boats. ana
were received with great cheering
AS the two vessels got under way The
cheering increased in volume. aud. 10
the accompaniment of hundreds of
steam whistles and the firing OF
bombs and cannon, the two vessel,
proceeded slowly down the bay and
out to sea.
Crowded by Small Craft.
The vessels had some difficulty in
making their way through the maze OF
small boats which constantly inter-
fered with tn =" progress until they
attained such speed that nothing but
the powerful tug boats loaded with
friends and relatives of the soldiers
could keep pace with them
Answer the Cheering of the Civilians
The soldiers on the transports
crowded into the rigging and an.
swered the cheering of the civilians
with hearty good will. and responded
to the dipping flags of the merchant
vessels by waving their hats and hand.
lierchiefs.
As the two vessels and the small
fleet accompanying them passed the
forts the big guns from the batteries
sent forth their thunder in salute 10
which the transports responded vita
their steam whistles.
The Last Good-Byes Said.
Long before dusk the last good-bys
had been said to the departed vessels
from the decks of the tug boats and
the heavily-laden transports proceeded
on their way to Honolulu, where they
will stop to participate in the anneXa
ton ceremonies and take on fresh pro-
visions and refill their coal bunlScrs.
On the City OF Puebia
Maj-Gen. Otis and staff have their
headquarters on the City OF Pueba.
which also carries the remainirg com
panics OF the Fourteenth United state.
infantry; recruits of the first and sac
ond battalons of the Eighteenth and
Twenty-third regiments; enlisted men
. of the First North Dakota, First Wyo-
ming and First Idaho; medical officers
and members of the hospital corps. =
total of si3 men.
The I roops to Go on the Peru
consist of squadron of the fcdrth
United States cavalry; light battery
+. Sixth United States artillery; de-
tachment of the Third United State
artillery; "A detachment of the signal
corps under Capt. Russell; a detach-
mcnt of volunteers, medical officer
and members of the hospital corps
about $40 men.
Gen. Otis before leaving ordered
that the remaining transports shoule
sail as soon as possible. Each one. y,
said. should go by itself, If necessary
Surprisingly quick work has been don'
on the Pennsylvania and City OF Ei'
Janerio