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The evening times., 1898-07-16
A BIG DEAL.
The Newport News SbiIys I'd May
ChanGe Han DIS.


Charge Hands.
Newport News, Va, July 16.-It is by no
means unlikely that an immense deal in
volving millions of dollars will shortly
take place in which the splendid ship
yard here will figure conspicuously. Mr.
Coils p. Huntington, principal owner of
the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry
Dock Company, arrived in Newport News
yesterday. He came on a special train
made up of his own private cars. There
are parties in this country who control
millions of dollars and who are anxious to
secure the valuable plant of the Newport
News Shipbuildinga and Dry Dock Com
pany- 1t is reliably stated that these
parties have approached Mr.. Huntington
for terms on which the plant could be pur-
chased and that he has given his price.
1t Is believed that, II not in the city
now, one of the parties will arrive soon
for the purpose of looking over the plant
and determining whether or not they will
pay the price asked. which is In the neigh
borhood of $4,000. CO., 1t is thought here
that Mr.. Huntington's visit has some
bearing on this big deal.
1t was officially stated at the shipyard
today that contracts had been awarded
to the shipbuilding company for the con-
struction of three large merchant steam
ers for the Morgan Line. The vessels will
be of the Dixie and Yosemite class and
will cost $2,500, ,000
The evening times., 1898-07-16

the city. She left siboney today to go.
but turned back to sibcney, tonight. II
the Madrid government agrees to the
terms of the surrender, she may go to-
morrow.
Nothing is known as to the moving of
eur troops or of the mex. expedition. An
officer of Gen. Skaters staff says 1t may
be weeks before any such movement
takes place. Commodore Watson's fly
ing squadron is ready to sail.
PostofIice Inspector Brewer died here
last night at the fever hospital.
The evening times., 1898-07-16
End of the Boursosnc Inve.tieatIon

Halifax, July 1S.-After four days
sitting of the Canadian Wreck Commits
sion Capt. Smith yesterday concluded his
investigation into the collision between
the Cromartyshire with La Bourgogne.
1t had been decided at the start that the
court had TO jurisdiction over the French
steamer and must deal directly with the
captain and officers Of the Cromartyshire.
This made the investigation less thor
ough and less satisfactory than It other
wise might have been. The courts de-
cision will be given in a week.
The evening times., 1898-07-16
Col. Bryan. Reriment

Omaha, Neb., July 16-The members of
the Third Omaha Regiment, under Col.
William J. Bryan are making prepara-
tions to depart for the South on Monday.
: The regiment now consists of 1852 reg
ular enlisted men and few more will
be taken in to fill the companies to their
limit.
The evening times., 1898-07-16
Cupid Among JapaDe.e Acrob.,

Atlantic City, July 16.-M. Mankichi,
;ight-rope walker and acrobat. and Miss
sato. barrel juggler. both Japanese.
employed at a garden on the beach front,
suddenly left the city yesterday. The
manager found a letter on his desk, in
forming him that they were going to
New York to get married.
The evening times., 1898-07-16
Princess Chimox Dead

Paris. July 16.-The Budapest corre-
spondent of the Libre Parole announces
the death of Clara L. Ward, the divorc-
ed wife of Prince Joseph, of Chimay and
Caraman. The cause of death is said to
be fever
The evening times., 1898-07-16
Leave Of Absence

The Commissioners today granted
thirty days leave of absence to John H.
Wilkerson, inspector of boilers, and also
authorized B. R. Wilkerson to act as
inspector of boilers during such absence.
The evening times., 1898-07-16

There are about 1900 breweries in the
United States. Out Of these 1890 there
only one that brews a beer called Heur-
ich's Maerzen. and there is no other beer
to equal 1t In purity, age and strength.
Phone 6s4 for case or call for il at ali
leading hotels and restaurants
The evening times., 1898-07-16

Rock Creek C0mmissioner.
Mr.. Richard Weightman was appointed
today to be a commissioner of Rock
Creek Park.
The evening times., 1898-07-16

Atlantic City and Return VIA b. 4
O., $500.
10 a. m. and 12:05 noon Fridays and Sat-
urdays. Tickets good to return until
Tuesday following. jy14,l5-em
The evening times., 1898-07-16

July 9th to 18th. Tickets valid for date
Of sale only. N.25. jy7.s.s.n,12.14.1s
The evening times., 1898-07-16
Shipping surrlie. to Teneter

Gibraltar. July 16.-Supplies are being
shipped hence on the warship Burke to
Tangier.
The evening times., 1898-07-16

1t would be better for you to order
a case of Heurich's Beer from The Ar
lington Bottling Co. and discern for your
self the superior qualities il posse sses
than to lear your friends talk Of the
beneficial qualities of Heurich's Maer-
gen. Senate, Extra Pale and Lager ;Ss.-.
The evening times., 1898-07-16
Chicago Grain and Provision M.rke,

Lake Steamer Damaged by Fire.
Erie, Pa, July 16.-The Anchor Line steamer
Delaware, lying at the foot of Holland Street,
was discovered on fire at midnight last night
After an hours hard work fire tugs succe ded in
extiDguishing the dameA The damage will amount
to about SIS, ,000
The evening times., 1898-07-16
Bay Ridge and Return via b. & O..
E0 CAnfa.--.-

Salt water bathing. fishing. grabbing and
boating. Trains leave at $50 a. m and
4:3O p. M, week days; 9:3s a. m, 1:30 and
3:15 p. m. Sundays. jy15-9t
The evening times., 1898-07-16
MONEY WANTED AND TO LOAN.
MONEY To LOAN +!
5 Per Cent.
W. H. BARNES & CO.,
GIT f Street n. ".
Money to Loan on

Hoasehoid Egrnhur.. Pianos. DC, win.
cut removal from owners possession; payments
received principal which reduces the cost Of
carrying; all business strictly confidential; no
expense to applicant il loan is not made; eff
cient service enables Us to act promptly on all
applications See Us before going elsewhere.
Capital Loan Guarantee Co.,
6oz r Street N. w.
Sel1-U
MONEY to lean on real estate; S25e and swan
srms per cent; $500 and larger rma. per
cent; q, 500 and larger SUMS. 4 and IL peR
cent: all transactions conducted with economical
consideration for borrower wA. q. aAuNDER4.
Z CO.. l4o7 = st. NV. apl7-tf
The evening times., 1898-07-16
Loans Of SlO =; ,,s; ;i;;;; ;ss:Es:, s;::.' s.

Wagons. etc, ct lowest rates and on the day
you apply. Loans may be repaid on the build
ing association plan, in easy weekly monthly
payments; every payment reduces cost of car
ryng loan. II you have a loan with some other
company. will pay it Of and advance you
more money, il desired.
Loans made anywhere in the District Call
and get rates Front room. frst floor, Scientific
American Building.
National Mortgage Loan Co..
625 r St. N. w..
PER CENT Observation-Disclosures PAYABLE
July and January; thorough Investigation in
vited: money in hand to loan: straight or in
stalment loans. WM. N. YAGER CO., 59
llth st. NV. je25-lmo-em
MONEY TO LOAN ON APPROVED COLLAT-
ERAL-No delay. YERKES BAKER.
Rooms 40 to ~. Metzerott Bldg. lilo St.
ie12-f
MONEY TO LOAN at the Iowest rates OF Inter est.
en- improved and unimproved property in the
District OF Columbia: no delay beyond exam-
nation Of title. WALTER h. ACKER. 7oa 18th
st. nv. se3-tf
The evening times., 1898-07-16
The SPANIARDS LAY
DOWN THEIR ARMS

Continued from First Page.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-26
BATTERY D-ElGHTH TEAM
POSTAL COMMISSION HERE.
DISTINGUISHED Committee Will Hold Hearing
at Post Office Today.

-Four members of the subcommittee
appointed by Congress to investigate
tho matter of the second class mails OF
the United States, arrived in the city,
Boston. The party consisted OF CHAIR
man l.. F. Loud of san Francisco; Sen
otor w. f. Chandler of New IlamI-
shire: Senator Faulkner of West VIZ
rjnna and Congressman w. II. Moody
of Haverhill Mass. They were accom-
panied by their clerk, II. +. Dodge.
The party was met at the station by
Congressman BurlciSh, DR.. John r.
Hill. and Hon. Byron Boyd, and taken
to the Augusta house, where they Will
be duartercd during their stay here,
which they think will be brief
They will begin their hearing on the
matter of the second class mails OF Au-
pusta. in the custodian's room at .
o'clock. this morning. Postmaster
Stinson and the publishers of Augusta,
will give them all the information that
is in their power, regarding the second
class mail matter. The board expect
ia finish their Investigations here, to-
day.
Hon. Joseph II. Manley will entertain
the party at lunch at 1 O'Clock, today,
while they will be the guest of secre-
tary of State Boyd at dinner, at
O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-26
STATE HOUSE.
One Insurance Company Has Ceased
10 Do Business.
Governor and Council Will Listen TO Three
Pardon Hearings, Wednesday.

me Governor and Council will meet
wednesday afternoon at =. M. and
1t promises to be long intcreslinr
meciihS, as there are three pardon
hearings assigned for that date
Whether all will be presented. RENAME
to be seen.
Inc three applications for pardon
are those Of Levi Frost Georpe IT
Campbell and Mary Cowan.
Levi Frost of Bethel. is now serving
years sentence in the Auburn iai1
lor breaking and entering, and steal
ing liquor. The petitioners state thar
his father has just died. and has ,ort
an aged widow so years old and the
son IS needed to support the mother
The mans sentence will have nearl,,
expired by the time that the petition
is acted upon.
George ii. Campbell, one Of the men
who was convicted at the December
term Of the Kennebec superior court
OF robbery, asks that his sentence be
committed. He was convicted with
one Charles A. Sawyer of brutally as
sauiting and robbing Moses c. Frost
of Winthrop. which at the time caused
such horror in the State. on the
3rd day Of January, 1889. ne was SEN
fenced to be punished by imprison-
mcnt and confinement at hard labor in
the State prison, for the term of his
natural life
lie states that as child he lacked
the care, sympathy ana guidance Of a
mother his mother having died when
he was two years Of age; that ne was
influenced by Sawyer an older person.
70 aid in the crime; that he believes
the punishment is excessively dispro-
poruonate to the offence ana greater
than the presiding judge would have
imposed under the present laws.
IN f4'ftiltff'@ ~ W. IEAl'I. anu RIlNS
that the sentence be commuted to 10
years from January 8, 1889, the date OF
his old sentence.
The third petitioner is Mary Cowan.
the woman convicted Of murder in the
FIRST degree at the February term Of
the Pcnohscot supreme court in 1895,
and was sentenced to life in the state
prison on February is 1896
1t will be remembered that she was
convicted " poisoning her child Willie,
on the 18th Of September, 1894.
Her health is said to be failing, ana
AS the physicians state she has an in
durable disease. She asks to b. allowed
to return to her homo in Dixmont to
die.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-26
BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
Its 40th Annual Report Almost Ready
for the Public.
Summary Of the Many Interesting Features
OF tho Volume.

| for the year 1897, is now in the hands
of the binder. and will soon be ready
for distribution. 1t is a report that
will be fully up to its past standard.
ana contains many subjects well
treated that will be of great value to
! the agriculturalist no matter in what
line Of the business his researches are
bent
The work in brief has review of all
the papers and speeches Of note that
have been delivered before, the various
meetings of the year so that the man
who could not attend these meetings
gets the benefit derived from them.
merely by studying the volume that is
presented to him by the State on APP
plcation to the secretary of the board
of agriculture r. Walker McKeen. and
no man who takes an interest in mat
tiers that pertain to any branch of agri-
culture can afford to miss studying
the book
past volumes. containing the report Of
the board of agriculture, the report of
the Maine State College Experiment
Station, and that Of the Maine State
Pathological Society.
The first matter touched upon in the
report Of the board Of agriculture is
that of the proceedings of the annual
meeting held in Augusta, January 10
and 20, 1898. All the speeches and pa
pers read before the meeting are given
in full. including the report of Secre-
tary McKecn, remarks by Prof.
Charles d. Woods on practical Work
ing of the New Feed ana Seed Law"
all the ten minute talks by the men,
bers; remarks by Dr, y. W. Harris on
Education for the Farmer" Life
Work of Stephen Lincoln Goodalo. Ex-
Secretary" by Samuel l.. Boardman:
report of w. IL. Moody. delegate to the
18th annual session of the Farmers
National Congress, held at St. Paul
Mimi, September. 1897.
y full list Of the officers of the vari-
Gus agricultural societies Of Maine to-
gether with the analysis of exhibitions.
awards and finances of the various
societies lor the year.
Then follows the report Of the pro-
ceedings at the State dairy meeting.
held at Bangor. December and 3,
1872. Among the addresses given are
those of Major Henry L. Aivord. chief
Of the dairy division of the United
States department Of agriculture.
bacteria ana ThciH Relations 10
Dairying." by Simon GjiKcith. Jr.. Of
Boston; Dairy Products as Compared
With Other Food Materials:" remarks
made by DR.. y. w. Harris, n J.
Bachelor. secretary Of tho New
Hampshire board, f. +. Jewett and
others.
The lecture on increasing Fertility
by Clover and by TIHagc." delivered
by T. Il. Terry of Ohio at many farm
..........
tie commissioners report is also given
The report Of the Mainc State Col
legc Agricultural Experiment Station
,rl-
..,.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-26

The four following companies iiied
certificates of incorporation, Monday:
Alpha Delta Phi Chapter House
Association has been organized az
Portland for the purpose OF acquIr-
ing and maintaining chapter mousse
in brunswick with $lo,000 capital stock
Of " hich nothing is paid in. The ON
GERS are: President, Jno, Marshall
Brown Of Falmouth, Me; treasurer,
Thos II. Riley Of Brunswick Nc
Certificate approved, July Il, 1872
The Boston Ideal Stock Company
has been organized at Portland for me
purpose of dealing in real estate with
SO ,oo0 capital stock OF which sap Is
paid in The officers are: President
Peter A. Brecn OF Lynn, Mass; treas
urer. John 4. Kelley of Lynn. Mass
Certificate approved, July 90 1873
William A. Ingraham Company has
been organized at Portland for the
purpose of dealing in groceries VITA
$2I 900 capital stock of which Si9o Is
paid in. The officers are: President
William IL. Bent of Lowell Mass
treasurer, Charles f. Reyes OF Low :
ell, Mass. Certificate approved, july
%, 1898.
South Florida Pineapple Company
has been organized at Saco Tor me
purpose of cultivating and dealing IN
tropical fruits with $250,00o capital
stock Of which $50 is paid in. The o'il-
GERS are: President. David O. ROBIN
son Of Gloucester, Mass; treasurer
stephen Moore of Newton, Mass
Certificate approved, July 16. 1898
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-26
ICE CREAM.

Soda, also sa'n M,, choice confectionery and
made har Mrs smiley's famous hone
about town. nsfy' l shall run a team
Cream. supply families with ic,
State ST a B. A. PIPER.
3uly.5 DIV. cafe, Opposite Court Ho,,sa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-26

This is one Of The busiest times Of
the year at the insurance department,
barring of course the time when the
annual report is being compiled. This
is tn" month when the returns from
the agents are coming in. when they
wish to have their licenses renewed.
one insurance company that has
been doing business in the State has
rcinsurea its patrons in another com
pany and has ceased to do business.
The company referred to, is the Nor
wood Insurance CO., and it has rein
sured in the Providence Washington
Insurance Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-26

Norman l.. Bassctt of WINSTON, has
entered the law office of l.. c. Cornish
Esq. in this city. Mr.. Bassett grad
uated from the Harvard Law Sciooi
in June. and will apply for admission
to the bar at the coming October term
Of he supreme court III TINS county
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-26

Tho State Assessors held wild
land hearing in Houlton. Friday, and
one at Caribou. Monday. They Will
return to their homes today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-26
Now T. Your Chance.

Our entire line Of Ladies' Suits and
Garments to be closed out at a great
sacrifice.
All of our Linen Suits will go at half
price
Pretty line Of Linen Skirts from 9S
cents upwards. Best line of Shirt
Waists in the city from % cents up
wards.
Bargains in Ladies' Wrappers and
great values in summer Corscts at
29c., S9c., and j0c., a pair.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-26

DIR. Lesser So In 1901 she entered Mount
Sirai. whore she began TO famillariae her.
self with all the details of both theory
and practice In nursing. In the meantime
the nurses who had taken her place had cu-
countered several cases requiring surgical
treatment. which had been attended by
Or. Lesser and pr. Thomas McNicholl.
This led to the establishment cf little
hospital at No. As l3radhurst avenue, which
they named st. Johns institute. There pa
uents were regularly treated. mostly with
out charge, But the nurses aud doctors
could not attend to the hospital, support
themselves by outside work and raise
money for It's conduct all At the same time.
and So after little, st. Johns institute
was given UP.
The Little Sister Bettina" was gradu-
ated In 1898 when she nj once resumed her
nursing among the poor. Or. Lesser, whose
regard had grown from professional adml-
ration for her pluck and determination,
her kndliness and the skill with which
she nursed her patients, to sentiments OF
n tenderer nature suggested marriage But
she said him nay. and declared that In no
other way could he make her so happy as
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-26
ROMANCE OF \ RED GROSS NURSE.

Inc principals of New York romance
are DR.. a. Monae Lesser. executive sur
seon of the American National Red Cross
ana Sister in Chief Bettina OF the New
YORK Red Cross hospital both Of whom
are row awaiting Clara Barton's call to 70
at once to Cuba, or wherever else she may
direct, to take active charge of wounded
fighting men
The thread Of this romance has been so
Intimately entwined with the establishments
OF the New York Red Cross hospital that
the story of the one csn hardly be related
without virtually telling also the story O.
the other.
In 1888 petite young woman, little more
than girl in years. OF attractive personal
appearance and with laughing dark eyes
which yet showed much seriousness of pur-
pose. came to New York from Germany.
To those with whom she became acquainted
she said her name was Bettina 4. Hofkor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-26
BANGLES FOR THE GAY GIRL.


The patriotic bangle Is band of red,
white and blue enameled silver, hung with
charms in the shape of cannon, flags and
tiny men OF war.
Jewel bangles of fine gold wire Jingle
with little pendent hearts of moonstones
imitation opals, emeralds and turquoises.
Bangles for the athletic girl are made
of fine silver fishing lines, twisted around
a silver fishing pole of golf clubs bent 10
form a circle, of ropes with an anchor
clasp. and even in the shape of bicycle
tires and tennis raokets with elongated
handles.
Shakespeare bangles are pretty birthday
gifts They are narrow, thin rims oil OK
idlzed silver, with an inscription In raised
Old English lettering on the slender band
of metal. The inscriptions are quotations
from the immortal Williams plays and
of course the bangle is chosen for the Mt
ness of its inscription to the person 10
whom it is given q.
In place OF the old-time coin bangle the
superstitious maid wears good-luck BAN
ole Each charm has a special significance;
Ire little diamond studded Buddha VIII
make her wise the finely chiseled stat
ue,te of St. Joseph will cause her love az
fairs 10 prosper: the fat silver pig VII,
hring untold wealth, and the frog VIII
hiring health and happiness.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-26

to join again with her in her work. Being
In love, he acquiesced of course.
In 1894 Sister Bettlna, having enlisted
the interest of Mis-. Charles A. Raymond In
the project for Red Cross training school
for nurses, a start was made with that en-
terprise and little fund to begin the
school was raised. II was necessary To pro-
cure official approval, however, In order
TO use the name Red Cross and so, before
anything further was done, Or Lesser ana
Miss Hofkcr went 10 Washington together,
armed with a recommendation from walter
j. Phillips, then secretary of the American
National Red Cross, and laid the whole
stcry before Miss Clara Barton. She APP
~ owed the scheme with her whole heart.
The Red Cross hospital was opened In
1894 at one Hundredth street and Lexing-
ton avenue, with William r. Wardwcll
president; Mrs Georgs r. Shrady, vice
president and full corps OF visiting and
attending surgeons, including Or. Shrady
and DR.. Lesser, and with Miss Hofker us
sister in chief. IN work from that time
has been constantly progressive, and It IS
row about to show excellent reasons for
it's existence. Not only have many young
women been trained as nurses within It's
walls but II is nov the headquarters fol
a small army OF volunteer nurses. ready To
give themselves up to caring for the SOL
diers and sailors who shall be wounded in
the present war. something IKE looV VIC
men have already presented themselves.
1t was not until last summer that the
romance of this little story became general
" known to the majority among the Red
Gross workers in New York. They under
stood of course. that DR. Lesser and the
Sister Bettina were as enc 80 far as de-
votion to Red Cross work was concerned.
but nothing more though in some quarters
there had been knowledge OF the senii-
mental side OF the story from the first
But one day the Sister Bettina changed
her nay 10 yea on condition that whatever
happened she should continue 10 be sister
In chief Ct the training school 50 long as
1t pleased her and that the doctor should
never associate himself from Red Cross
work. either in time OF peace or in time OF
war.
The marriage took place nearly year
ago and so II came about that they. too.
went with Miss Barton when supplies were
sent 10 the recommendation and are now
awaiting daily the summons that shall call
them to phe front TO care for the mangied
and the dying.