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The evening times., 1898-08-03
TROOPS LEAVE CAMP AlGER
The Second Division Marching
TO Manassas.
WORK OF TIE SIGNAL CORPS
II In Proposed to Isolate the voIun-
teers Who Have Been EXPOSED
to Infection, and IL Ii Believed
That the Typhoid Fever May Be
Stamped Out.

The full Second Division broke camp at
Camp Alger this morning at sunrise.
and is now marching to Manassas. Va
Orders directing this move were re-
ceived from the War Department late
last night, and were delivered to the
regimental commanders at midnight.
Preparations were at once begun for
general exodus and when the boys heard
the good news they kept up an inces-
SAINT round of cheering for several hours.
The orders state that the full Sec
ond Army Corps be moved to Manassas
as soon as possible. and the First Divis-
ion will leave here within twenty-four
hours.
The troops which left camp this morn
ing are the Third Missouri, Twenty-sec-
ond Kansas, One Hundred and Fifty
ninth Indiana, Third New York, Second
Tennessee, First Rhode Island, Seventh
Ohio and Sixth Pennsylvania.
Adj. Gen. Roberts stated this morning
that the troops would be moved from
Camp Alger as rapidly as possible. The
Fourth Missouri will remain behind. and
Col. Colly will have full command of the
old camp. Two non-commissioned Off
GERS ard several privates from each COM
pany will also remain behind to look after
the quarters.
Ii is proposed to isolate the infected
troops at Manassas and weed out the
typhoid Neither of the division hospitals
can be moved within a week owing to
the large number of sick and the lack
of transportation.
A feature of the march is the work Of
the Signal Corps which is stringing wires
on portable poles just behind the moving
troops. So rapidly is the work done that
the brigade commanders will be able to
wire the arrival of the troops as soon as
they get to Manassas.
Mrs. Null wife of Quartermaster Ser
geant Null. Mrs. Capt. Gillespie. and
Mrs. Bowers. wife of Lieut.. Bowers. are
visiting the Twelfth Pennsylvania.
Pr.vates Smith. Kirkland and Wilson,
of Company X. Fourth Missouri, were
examined for discharges this morning
and y ere rated as being sound physically.
The surgeons have Instructions to be
very careful in these examinations as a
discharge for disability means a pension.
The evening times., 1898-08-03
LIST OF CASUALTIES.
AIAert g. csali.s J. Aeeaaeatall

AIhert g. csalins h Aceidentaily
ehet.
Casuaities Of several kinds occurred
yesterday afternoon In different parts OF
the city.
| Samuel Keck. eighteen years old, living
at SIG Seventh Street northeast, went
and dived into the river. His head
struck stone and caused slight scalp
wound. He walked to No. police sta
tion and was sent from there to Elmer
gency Hospital
Henry Manuel. colored, fell from lad
der at Ninth Street and Pennsylvania
Avenue northwest, about p. m yes
terday, and was severely bruised. After
treatment he was sent to his home ON
Virginia Avenue between Second and
Third Streets southwest
william Price,: employed by Henry
Getx. the contractor in charge Of the
construction OF the addition to the Hahn
building. at Seventh and K Streets
northwest. fell from q scanold about 3
p. m. and broke his left leg. He was
sent to his home.i No. 1llO g Street south
west. &
William Roster, coiored, twenty-five
years old, while working on st. Thomas
Church, at, Eighteenth and Madison
Streets northwest. slipped and fell be-
tween the J0ists and was badly injured
internally. He was conveyed in the am
bulance to Emergency Hospital, where
he received treatment.
Shortly after o'clock last night Henry
Payne. colored, Of No. 1890 New Hamp-
shire Avenue. was struck by motor car
No. 256 Of the Capital Traction Company.
and slightly injured about the head. The
accident happened at Pennsylvania Ave-
nue. and Four-and-a- half Street north
west.
The patrol wagon of No. s police station
was called to Florida Avenue and Fiji
teenth Street northwest. about 10 o'clock
last night on a hurry alarm. It was re-
ported that someone had been shot. The
police on their arrival found Albert G.
Collins, eighteen years old. suffering from
a pistol shot wound In the left leg. He
explained that the injury was the result
Of careless handling OF a revolver by
small colored boy. whom he did not
know. Collins injury was treated at
Freedmans Hospital after which he was
removed to his home. No. 9l3 Florida
Avenue
Henry Hedgman. a colored hodcarrier.
while at work at Thirty-third and p
Streets early this mo = ng. fell from
scaffold and broke his left wrist He was
sent to his home. No. 4O6 Twenty-first
Street northwest.
The evening times., 1898-08-03
CAMP MEETING.
1istrict Meth"dists Are in Session
Mt Washington Grove.

district Meth~diata Are in Session
Mt Washington Grove.
The annual camp meeting of the Meth
odist Episcopal Churches of Washington
is now being held at Washington Grove.
Nd. and will continue for one week. The
camp is In charge of Rev. DIR. L. b. VIII
sson. D. D.. presiding elder Of the Dis
trict. assisted by Rev. A. J. Gill; pastor
of Ryland Church Of Washington. The
meeting was opened last night by a rail,
of the Epworth League. Rev. E. L. Wat
son officiating. He spoke on the subject
of "A Modern knight Errant," and was
followed with addresses by Mr. Andrew
Wilson, of the Washington bar, and E.
P. Hamlin. first vice president of the Ep-
worth League.
The order of the meeting at the camp
will be as follows: Morning prayers at
Gas o'clock: prayer meetings at and 1J
o'clock: preaching at II o'clock; chill
dren's meeting at 4: young peoples meet
ing at o'clock. and preaching at p. m
Friday is to be known as Sunday school
day. and will be devoted to the teaching
of that class of workers. Miss Jennie
Watts and Rev. W. S. Germon are to ad-
dress the meeting, and the following sub
jects will be discussed: THE Relation of
the Sunday School and Church" The
Relation of the Church and Sunday
School," THE Relation of the Home and
Sunday School,
Saturday will be devoted to a meeting
of the Anti-Saloon League.
The following preachers are upon the
ground. and will officiate at different
times: Rev. E. L. Watson. Rev. Franklin
Bristol. Rev. J. r. Pardue, Rev. William
Harris, Rev. Page Milburn, DIR. H. r.
Naylor, Rev. W. r. Stricklin, Rev. J. F.
Heisse and Rev. ]. 3. Stitt.
The evening times., 1898-08-03
RESTRAINING ORDER ISSUED.
The Ducker Construction Case in
Court.

The Ducker Construction Case In
Court.
The hearing in the case Of Mckay
against the Ducker Construction Com
pany. asking for. the appointment of a
receiver. was resumed today in Equity
Court. No. I. Justice Cole presiding.
The original proceedings were for an
injunction. to restrain Thomas Girvan
and Wiliami F. Ducker. representing the
company. from collecting money, due by
the American Government. for services
performed. On the showing of Mckay
that he. by contract with the defendants.
has a first lien on the money due the
company by the Government. Justice
Hagner granted restraining order. pro-
hibiting the Treasurer of the United States
from paying. money due the Quicker Com
pany." on the demand of Girvan or Duck
er.
McKay's claim on the funds of the
Ducker Company is for money advanced
to carry on its business of constructing
The Quicker patent portable houses and
Government. The defendants admit the
claim of Mckay except as to two hospi-
tails. built by Ducker and Girvan before
a partnership was entered into with the
plaintiff.
After hearing arguments Justice Cole
appointed Mr.. Edwin Hay and Charles II.
Armes attorneys for the plaintiff and
defendants. respectively, as receivers. The
receivers are ordered to give bond in the
sum of 5000 for the faithful performance
of their duty.
According to the terms OF the order ap-
pointing them, the receivers are only to
close the business arrangements and con-
tract existing between the plaintiff and
defendants for the completion of orders
or contracts made with the Government
for the furnishing of the Quicker patent
portable houses and hospitals"
The evening times., 1898-08-03
SPAIN MUST IgI DAILY.
Anerica Dsnandssa . Prompt Ac-
ceptance Of Peace Terms.
WATSON WILL SAIL ABROAD
Under Any Circumstances the Ma
Hons of Europe Win Find an n
lastFation of This Country's Na-
val Strength In Their Waters.
Ready for Oaensive Service.

Promptness is the word OF the Govern
ment to Spain in the presentation Of terms
of peace. and while desirous of giving
ceps or reject the terms offered by Pres
ident Mckinley as the price OF peace.
1t Is not proposed to permit her to indef-
initely delay action.
Commodore Watson's squadron. which Is
lying in Guantanamo Bay. Is practically
ready for offensive service. and Secretary
Long has made this fact known to the
President and to his Cabinet
There Is no longer any doubt Of the in
tention Of the department to re-estabiish
the European squadron. Even should
Spain accept the peace terms offered by
the President. and to attach to 1t force
which shall impress Europe with the ma
val power OF this Government. 1t is be-
lieved In official sources that this will
prevent Europe taking offense. as 1t
might do IL the United States should send
a force abroad. avowedly for the purpose
Of producing a moral effect.
President Mckinley and his advisers are
carefully considering this matter. and.
had not the attitude Of Germany assumed
a more friendly aspect. the fleet would
have gone abroad and have maneuvered
in European waters especially for Ger
many's benefit. The assurances by Baron
Won Hoiieben Of the Berlin governments
good wishes caused the authorities to
change their plans SO far as Germany is
concerned.
But it Is still considered good policy by
many officials to reform the Europ an
squadron as soon as possible after peace
comes and attach to X force which
Will make this country respected abroad.
Before the war It was the polSy of the
United States to maintain a small force
in European waters. and II Is recalled
that ss the time war was impending Com
modore Howell had only on the European
station the cruiser San Francisco and
gunooat Bancroft. Many officials believe
that this Government would be wise to
maintain strong force In European wa
ters and 1t may be done.
Just how long the Eastern squadron
will wat before sailing for the coast of
Spain Is a question none of the authori-
ties can answer except to say that the
Madrid government will be required to
make up its mind without delay. 1; is
fe.t in naval circles that the quickest way
Presidents ultimatum is to start the
Eastern squadron on its mission. and 1t
Will be no surprise If Spain is not heard
from within the next few days IL the
sailing of the fleet is announced.
The evening times., 1898-08-03
MORTALITY IN THE DISTRICT
The Death Rate show. a Slight In
s4 crease.


Health Officer Woodward today issued
bulletin giving the health statistics of
the city for the last week. 1t is as fol-
lows:
During the past week there were 40 deaths
in the District, compared with ia in the
week previous. OF those who died 62 white
and 5s colored. The annual death rate per
thousand for the whole population raised from
2l1 to t23, that for the whites falling from Ill
to 1853 and for the colored rising from 81 to
22.3.
Deaths from the xymotc class of diseases num-
bered 81, of which 16 from darrheal dis
orders. 5 from typhoid fever, from diphtheria
and l from measles.
The range OF diseases varied but slightly from
the former week. Total cases Of affections of the
nervous system increased from ls to II, Of the
heart from to 7, and of the kidneys from
to 6.
At the close Of the last report there were 20
cases Of dphtheria under treatment During the
week IL new developed and IL were dis
charged from isolation, leaving 81 cases in quar-
antine in q premises.
OF scarlet fever there were % cases in isola.
tion at the close of last report. During the week
new cases were reported and were discharged
by recovery. leaving % cases with warning cards
in q premises.
The mean weather conditions prevailing through
out the week were: Temperature OF the air. 81
degrees. barometer pressure 2985, and relative
humidity 81 The rainfall amounted to LIZ in.
ches. with mild. southerly winds The thermom-
eter registered 66 on the 24th and rose to o8 Oh
the 10Th.
The evening times., 1898-08-03
COURT RULE SET ASIDE.
Contempt Charged Against Enan'
5uel Measer Dismissed.

Contempt Charged Against Enan-
Suel Meascr Dismissed.
In the case of Measer against Measer.
Justice Cole this morning dismissed the
rule requiring the defendant to show
cause why he should not be committed
for contempt. The original proceedings
were filed over two years ago and were
instituted by Amelia Measer against her
husband, Emanuel II. ]. Measer. for di-
vorce and aiimony.
Upon a hearing heS petition was grant
Ell and the defendant ordered to pay her
$40 per month alimony. On account OF
his inability to do so. on August 4. 1897.
he was committed to jail for contempt.
For cause shown he was released, but
since that time has not complied with the
order oe the court requiring the payment
of the amount of alimony stipulated. The
plaintiff again asked that her husband
be required to show cause why he did not
comply with the order of court and on
this rule the matter come up for a hear
ing today.
1t was shown by the afiiavits OF the
defendants employer that since March.
1898. up to the present date he had only
earned S15l.35. On this showing the rule
was dismissed, without prejudice TO the
plaintiff.
The evening times., 1898-08-03
BOOKS IN DEMAND.
READERS Call for Works on History
and Military Science.

Readers Call for Works on History
and Military Science.
The war with Spain has developed a
new trend of thought and reading Fic-
tion has suffered noticeably while his
tory and books of travel receive much
attention.
The demand for works of history, par
ticularly of our own country and of
Spain. is noticeable everywhere The re-
tail book stores, the secondhand book
stores and the libraries are thronged with
people asking for different works of his
tory. They study the operations of our
armies in the civil war, and find much
interest in the battles during the Mexican
war, while at the same time they devOur
all books descriptive of Spain and her
colonies. Cuba has n special interest for
the American reader, and all books OF
travel and description are eagerly sought.
This is noticeable at the Library of
Congress. where visitors do not confine
their attentions to admiring the building.
but Immediately want to read something
about Spain and her people. Don Quix-
ote'' is frequently asked for, while the
History of England, embracing the pc
riod of difficulties with Spain, is always
appreciated by the reader. who learns
with pleasure how the Spanish armada
met its fate.
Other books much in demand are those
on the art of war and lives of our IA
nous warriors. Grant and Lee are spe-
cial favorites, while Sherman, Sheridan
and other notables do not suffer for want
of attention. In fact, the library has
several dozen books just alike. and they
are nearly always in use.
Volunteer soldiers are excellent patrons
Of the library, and can be seen reading
army publications. They study the SCI
ence of modern warfare. and call for all
kinds of military publications.
Already following the death of the IA
nous Iron Chancellor. Prince Bismarck,
the public has begun to demand the best
biographical works of the great man.
A list has been prepared at the library
which comprises some twenty volumes.
both in German and English. and the
life of the famous German warrior and
statesman is portrayed in all of its va
rious aspects. Among the widely-known
volumes of Bismarck lore are Bismarck
in the Franco-Prussian War"
The evening times., 1898-08-03

About one month ago my child. which
is fifteen months old. had an attack OF
diarrhoea accompanied by vomiting. 1
gave 1t such remedies as are usually given
in such cases, but as nothing gave relief.
we sent for physician and 1t was under
his care for week. At this time the
child had been sick for about ten days
and was having about twenty-five opera
tions Of the bowels every twelve
hours, and we were convinced that unless
1t soon obtained relief 1t would not live
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy was recommended. and
decided to try It. soon noticed
change for the better: by its continued
use a complete cure was brought about
and It is now perfectly healthy.-C. L.
Boggs. Stumptomn. Gilmer. Co.. W. Va.
For sale by Henry Evans. wholesale and
retail druggist. ras F Street northwest
and Connections Avenue and s Street
northwest and 1913 Maryland Avenue
northaoaf ~
noItneaSI q
The evening times., 1898-08-03
Boy Shot the Girl He Loved,

Louisville. KY, Aug. 3.-Robert Weber.
seventeen years old. shot and killed
Clara Loesch at the home of his mother
in Parkland. just before midnight Monday
night. At first he denied the deed and
said it was committed by burglars. but
after being arrested he admitted the
shooting. but asserted he heard robbers
in the room and fired at them.
His mother tells the same story. She
says that she and the girl ere sleeping
in the same room when they heard a
voice in an adjoining room. which is used
as store. Clara ran into the store and
was Immediately shot down. Young
Weber was in love with the girl and was
insanely jealous of her.
The evening times., 1898-08-03
Injurie. Were Fatal.

Harrisonburg. Pa. Aug. 3.-Miss Dora
Snyder. aged twenty years. and her
brother, Christian Snyder. aged seven
teen years. children of John Snyder. a
laborer. residing ten miles east of Har-
risburg. who were run down by a Penn
sylvania railroad freight train near Mid
dletown last nigk.. died from their in
juries this morning. Taeir comp sSion
William Hamilton. lies in the hospital in
this city in a serious condition, but 1t il
probable that he will recover.
The evening times., 1898-08-03
Comni.sioner.' Orders.

The following orders were issued by the
District Commissioners today:
That the following named work be done under
the permit system:
Lay cement sidewalk in front of new George
town University Hospital on Street, near Thirty
fifth; estimated cost, $l0s; also on corner Of
Thirty fifth and Streets, adjacent to the hos
tpial. estimated cost $ll2; also lay cement drive
way in front of the hospital, estimated cost $38.
Lay vitrifed block driveway in front of coal
yard at Of Third and Streets, estimated
cost $50.
Lay cement sidewalk and new curb in Seven
teenth Street at side Of lot Is, square 176
That Street northeast. between Twelfth and
Fourteenth Streets, be grayeled, estimated cost
$500. chargeable to repairs to streets, 1899.
The proposal Of Smith Petit to repair the Dis
trict steam roller at the Canal Street property
yard. for $l4l, is hereby accepted.
That 1s-inch sewers be constructed along the
Capitol and First Streets, and in alley square
GO. estimated cost $9i5; also l5-inch sewer in
same alley at an estimated cost Of $780, to be
paid from appropriation for main and pipe sew
ers. Also that q l2-inch pipe sewer be con.
structed in alley square go, under the permit
system, estimated cost sa06.
That sewers in north and south sides Of Pierce
Place. between Fourteenth and Fifteenth Streets,
be replaced, estimated cost 1880, chargeable to
appropriation for replacing obstructed sewers.
That permission be granted to use one sewer
FOR premises Nos. 1856 Wilson Street.
Leave Of absence with pay Is granted J. C.
Gale for August to 13
That four gas lamps be erected the ap-
peoaches to the Street bridge. estimated cost
efl. chargeable to appropriation for street light
ing.
The evening times., 1898-08-03
SHOOTING ON THE STREET.
Leansisr { o"ley Is Arrested and Re
leased ON Collateral.

Leansis.r (o"iey Is Arrested and Re
leased ON Collateral.
Leander Cooley. thirty-seven years old.
a printer in the Government Printing
Office was arrested yesterday afternoon
and charged by Policeman w. J. Rogers
with firing a pistol in the street At No.
police station he secured his release
upon the deposit of SO collateral
which he forfeited in the Police Cour:
this morning.
The affair happened near Thirteenth
and Streets northeast in the vicinity Of
Coo,ey's home. 1t is said 'tha. Cooley
fired at some man who Eas aching in a
suspicious manner. The affair caused
some excitement, and Frank Myers, a
collector. who was believed to have been
struck by a bullet. was also taken to
the station but proved to be unhurt. At
the station an apparent effort was made
to suppress any Information. An inves-
tigation was made and 1t was discovered
that though the shooting took place about
o'clock no report was made to the Gen.
trail Telephone Bureau until after 9
o'clock at night. Major Sylvester made
an ofiicia! inquiry this morning of No. 9
station and "a caution was given against
repetition of the de-ay in reporting ar
rests
The evening times., 1898-08-03
rrai. Jumper Killed.

Reading. Pa. Aug. 3.-B. Frank Vert.
aged eighteen years. died at the Reading
Hospital last night. With Roger Dillon.
aged fifteen years. he rode to Birdsboro
yesterday afternoon on a Pennsylvania
railroad freight train. At Birdsboro
Vert got on for drink of water. and in
trying to remount he missed his footing
and fell under the wheels. His left leg
was cut on. both feet were crushed. and
his right leg was broken In several places
He was brought to Reading. and fingered
several hours He was the youngest o.:
seventeen children
The evening times., 1898-08-03
The VIII of John (. Hauf.

The will of John Lewis Hauf. of this
city, dated November 6. 1896. was filed to-
day in the Orphans Court for the District
of Columbia The deceased appointed his
wife. Mary Hauf, his sole executor, and
provides that his estate. real and person.
al, shall be disposed of as follows: To his
son. John Francis Hauf. the sum of 81 in
money; to his son, Lewis Hauf, SIS; to
his son. Albert Edward Hauf. SIS: to his
daughter. Caroline Hauf. SIS. The re-
mainder of his prooeri-. real and per-
sonal isbequeat thed to his wife.
The evening times., 1898-08-03
STOCK MAaKET STRONG.

Peaee Prosnects InAuce Hlraness
Z e ana Higher Prices.
New York. Aug. 3-There was a strong
and active opening to the stock market
this morning. owing to reports that the
Spanish government had substantially de-
cided to accept the peace conditions Of
fered by the United States.
FURTHER good rains in the West helped
the railway list
After the first half hour reallxations
caused some set backs. particularly in the
industrfals which have lately shown
buoyancy. The undertone Of speculation
power.
In Government bonds the So were 1-s
per cent higher.
stocks were irregular in price and con-
tinued very active
The evening times., 1898-08-03
AID roa SOLDIERS.
A BeaeAt for the Herees sf 81,

A BeneAt for the Herees ef SAN
tfaG0.
Rehearsals are In progress for a unique
entertainment to be givca at the Analos-
tan boathouse next Friday evening for
the benefit Of American soldier boys who
are suffering in the fever-laden heat at
Santiago.
The entertainment is the idea and out
come of hard work on the part of a num-
Der Of well-known young ladies who are
endeavoring to raise as much money as
they can. to be devoted to the relief of
soldiers.
The members Of the Anaiostan Boat
Club rendered the use of their magnif-
cent boathouse. at the foot Of New
Hampshire Avenue. for the purpose Of
assisting the cause. and the hall and p.-
azxas of the house are being decorated
with the national colors. A large num-
ber Of well-known local artists have voi-
unteered, and an interesting program
may be expected. Arrangements have
been made for the herS1ics to run directly
to the door of the boathouse Tickets
may be secured at Droop's or at Thomp-
sons drug store. where they will be on
sale at the price of 50 cents.