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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30
full riders in the city.

full riders in the city.
Bernie S. Mcclure still drives his
brown gelding Domino which took
first premium in the high school saddle
class at the Pittsburg horse SHOW
Miss Grace Nichols, of OHIO county,
rode Domino in the competition, anG
many persons will recall the warm
praise of the Pittsburg press for both
horse and rider. Domino has all the
saddle gaits, and park steps, and waltZes
to music.
Another very accomplished saddle
horse is the handsome little bay Oracle
Lee, owned by Mrs. Frank Church
Oracle is driven single or double, us
usually in a light buggy, and is one OF
the best broken horses in the city.
Another fine horse, broken to high
school work, is a companion of Oracle
Lee in the Church stables. 1t is ARA
so, dark bay owned by James Dixon,
of West Alexander.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30
HOW FOUR
STATESMEN SAT
FOR DAGUERREOTYPES.

When Daguerre made practical the
art of taking portraits by the aid OF
sunlight and chemical combinations,
four great American statesmen were at
the acme of their fame. OF course, 1t
was considered desirable thing to pre-
serve the pictures of their faces Tor
posterity, and having wasted much
valuable time in sitting to artists to ac-
complish this desired object, they nat
urally hailed with delight the new and
more eXperitious process.
Webster, who had been SO much
prosecuted" by artists that he was
nervous at the suggestion of entering
an artists studio, received the request
to sit for his daguerreotype in lS49
At that time he was the guest of the
Aston HGdse. in which establishment
he was treated with a princely consid-
Grafton by the propriet0rs. Having
been informed that the process would
occupy only a few moments, he was
punctual to keep his engagement, and,
unattended, entered the art gallery, at
Fulton street and Broadway, opposite
St. Paul's church.
When he made his appearance, his
dignified presence, his massive head,
his great dark eyes, which seemed to
label his commanding political posi-
ton, almost paralyzed the ten compar-
atively inexperienced workmen. His
garb, the prominent feature of which
was blue dress coat ornamented with
rich gilt buttons, was also calculated
to attract attention. 1t is said that Mr.
Webster submitted with the greatest
good nature to every request, and atLhe
proper moment was as motionless as a
statue. In such favorable circum-
stances the picture was soon obtained,
and the statesman, on being told of the
fact, without any demonstration other
than a bright, expressive smile and a
formal bow, left the gallery.
Directly after Henry Clay had an
nounced himself in favor OF the Com
promise Act of 1850, he sat for his
daguerreotype in New York, appointing
the morning of the day he was to be
received publicly at the City Hall. Mr..
Matsell was then Chief of Police, and
with his aid the camera was taken to
the Governors room, curtains were
tackled up and everything was arranged.
At the moment Mr.. Clay was to sit a
committee" of some kind broke open
the door into the refreshment room and
began helping themselves to the spread
lunch. From the lunch room they en-
tered the Governors room, and, sur
rounding the statesman, seemed Won
derfully delighted with this private
view"
When the click of the instrument an
nounced that the affair was ended an
enthusiastic demonstration was made
by the spectators. Mr.. Clay, previously
having set apart some hour of the day
for the special reception of the ladies',
was dressed with unusual care. The
fashion prevailing for the neck was a
high satin stock with standing collar
to match, which gave a singular stiff
ness to the whole costume. In a few
his chair, the rool was relieved Of
cameras and extra curtains, the doors
were thrown open to the public, and
then proceeded the last and probably
the greatest reception ever given to Mr..
Clay in New York.
Mr.. Calhoun sat for his picture in
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30

OF 2:25. Mr.. Whitaker drives the
horse this summer to a very natty
runabout
One of the finest and most valuable
match teams in the city, is owned by
A. S. List. One has mark of 2:14A
and the other 2:16H. They area pair
of veritable beauties, and always ex-
cite the admiration of owners and
drivers who are compelled to confess
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30
SIZE HAp KNOWN.

''You have never known the pangs Of
poverty" he exclaimed bitterly.
The heiress' eyes softened, though liquid
to begin with.
Indeed, I have" said she, warmly. Il
went to bargain sale where no one. knew
me and found ! had left my purae at
home ''-IndianapolIs Journal.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30

cart or light buggy. He is very intel
ligent animal, and likewise very spec
dy, having been driven mile on road
In 2:1S1a.
George R. Taylor is a lover of fast
khorses, and the owner of Sable Wilkes.
|who is driven every day in a buggy,
land has mark of 2:10A. This is one
of the fastest horses seen on the streets
LOT Wheeling, and an animal of which
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30
REASON FOR EASY IDENTICAL
TION.

Mr. Hornbill-Do you know, darling
I could pick you out of a crowd OF
women just by your style.
Mrs. Hornbill-I don't wonder, and
me with this same old dress for the
last two years.-Brooklyn Life.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30

the owner is justly proud.
l. G. Dillon is this season driving
Joe Shafer, who has mark of 2:19A
Like his business partner, Mr.. Hanch-
er, he has fine eye" for good horse,
Evening star., 1899-04-27
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING.
Third Annual Convention for the DiO-
cese OF Washington.

The third annual convention of the
Daughters of the King of the Diocese Of
Maryland began this morning in the parish
hall of Christs Church, Navy Yard, g
street between 9th and 7th streets south
east. Bishop SatJeriee administered holy
communion at . o'clock. after which a
brief but eloquent sermon was preached by
Rev. A. S. johns, rector of the parish.
There was a large attendance of delegates
from the various chapters of the order, and
much interest was shown III the exchanges
of notes regarding the work in the various
parishes. The business session was called
to order shortly after IL oclOck by the
matters relating to the details Of the work
We're considered. Recess was taken at l. 30,
when luncheon was served by the ladies of
the parish.
The convention met again at 30 O'Clock
and received the reports of the officers,
3 w. q. Davenport, president: Mrs. a.
+. Stuart. first vice president: Mrs. c. Z.
Eurck, second vice president Mrs. l.. S.
Athin, treasurer, and Mrs. \. S. Johns sec
retary
All these reports were very gratifying.
showing q large increase in the good work
Of the organization as well as in the growth
Of its membership
The remainder of the afternoon session
will be devoted 10 he election Of officers,
the reports Of chapters. consultations on
methods. fiye-mjnute papers by members
and consideration of miscellaneous business.
The convention will close tonight with
evening services. beginning at s o'clock wit n
prayer, followed by addresses by Rev. II. S.
Smith, on the Relation of the Order 20 the
Parish; Rev. J. B. Perry, on Prayer of the
Order; by Rev. W. g. Davenport. on Per
sonal Work, and by Rev II. f.. Saumenig.
Evening star., 1899-04-27
| NO ADVICES FROM OTIS
Fear Expressed That BE May Have Had a
Setback
No Doubt at the Department rs to
His Ability to Effect the Cap
ture of Calumpit.

There is suppressed feeling of disappoint-
ment at the War and Navy Departments
over the failure to hear from Gen. Otis to-
day regarding the operations around Ca
lumpit, and the fear is expressed that he
may have met setback which has so far
prevented the capture of Calumpft, to say
nothing of the capture of the insurgent
army.
The resistance offered by the insurgents is
more effective than at any previous period
in the Philippine campaign and shows that
the rebels are on a better military footing
than ever before.
1t is possible, however that Aguinaldo
has decided to make his last stand at Ca
lumpit and if it is ineffective. to practically
abandon the conflict and endeavor to make
favorable terms for surrender to the Amer
leans.
No doubt is felt as to the ability of Gen.
Otis to effect the capture of Calumpit but
whether by so doing he will destroy the in
surgent army is matter of some doubt.
The movements of Gen. Lawtons division
are still undetermined. Much of the sue
cess of the present campaign will depend
upon his arrival on the north of Calumpit
in time to cut off the retreat of the insur-
gent army
If that is not accomplished the capture OF
Calumpit may be as fruitless in results as
was the capture of Peio, where similar tao
tics We're pursued.
Evening star., 1899-04-27
Success of Eucaine.

From the New York Herald.
Great interest is being taken by physi-
clans in the successful use of ''eucaine" A
new anaesthetic. in an operation performed
in Bellevue Hospital, New York, on We'd
nesday Not only was the new drug used
with entire satisfaction in a serious OPERA
ton, but the success of the experiment is
full of promise for the future usefulness of
this new drug.
Because of the age of the patient and the
nature Of the experiment fear was felt that
to use the cocaine might be dangerous to a
degree. 1t was decided, therefore to try
eucalne, and the test was so successful that
the patient retained full Consciousness dur
ing an operation that lasted an hour. and
IN which he often talked with the doctors
as he watched them at work
Dr. {. r. Pierce, one of the physicians
VINO assisted in the operation, said that the
new anaesthetic was used in this case be-
cause it would reduce the danger of poi
son TO a minimum. He explained that CO.
caine usually was used for operations on
the hand, arm, foot or other parts of the
body where measures could be taken to
prevent the drug from getting into the pa
uents system But its use for operations
on the trunk of the body he added had
been little attempted because of this dam
ger. Eucaine, DIR. Pierce said, seemed to
be much better adapted for this important
line Of work, it reduced the danger
greatly.
Evening star., 1899-04-27

Lieut.. George r. Burnett has been re-
lieved from duty at the Fairfield Military
Academy. New York.
Acting Assistant Surgeon S. J. Meyers.
now at Havana, has been ordered to Sa-
vannah Ga
Col. William H. Powell 9th Infantry, has
been retired on his own application after
more than thirty years service.
Capts. p. NJ Lydig, cOmmissary of sub
Sistence, and L. ID. Schattner, lSt Idaho
Volunteer Infantry, and Lieut.. George f.
Fast, LIST Wyoming Volunteer Infantry.
have been honorably discharged.
The order for the discharge Of Capt. John
i-2nGstreet, Jr.. eomnassary of subsistence,
has been amended 50 as to take effect Jrag
H. instead of May II.
The following named infantry officers
nave been ordered to Columbus barracks,
Ohio, for recruiting service:
Second Lieuts. George +. Stewart, l.. J.
Van Schaick. Frank r. Lang. Charles E.
Hay, jr., Rhnelandsr Waldo. George d.
Freeman, jc.. Ralph Mccoy, Joseph *.
Particle, Walter G. Penfed. William +.
Hunt, John f. James. George r. Arm
strong, Leon l.. Roach ard Guy Cushman.
Acting Assistant Surgeon Alexander Net
telroth, now At Matanzas, has been ordered
to Fort Thomas. Ky.
Lieut.. J. A Cole. 9th Cavalry. has been
ordered to recruiting duty at Chicago.
Major Charles Newbold, additional pay
master, L. s. V. has been ordered to pay
the troops at Fort Myer. Sheridan Point,
Washington barracks and other posts in
this vicinity.
The resignation of Cadet Alfred Wilson
third class. Military Academy, has beer
accepted by the Secretary Of War.
Colonel James +. Smith. 1st California
Volunteer Infantry. has been honorably dis
charged as colonel of that regiment by rea-
son Of his acceptance Of commission o1
brigadier general, L. ). V.
Lieutenant c. f. Hartmann. Volunteer
Signal Corps, has been assigned to duty
at Puerto Principe
Captain John L. Mcmahon. assistant ad.
jutant general. L. S. V, has also been as.
signed to duty in the department of Puerto
Principe.
Col. Charles r. Greenleaf. assistant sur
geon general, has been ordered from this
city to Savannah, Ga, for the purpose Of
experimenting the sanitation of The mill
tary camps near that city. on completion
of that duty he will return to his proper
station in this city.
Lieut.. Col. 5. P. Jocelyp. 25th Infantry,
has been ordered to visit Augusta ana Sa-
vann&h. Ga, on business connected with
the muster out of volunteer troops.
Maj. Z. Van Andrews. 18th Artillery, has
been relieved from duty as chief MUSTER
ing officer at Columbia. S. c. and ordered
to report to the ccmman nding general Of
the Department of the East for assignment
to a station.
Major James B. Burbank. 9th Artillery.
has been relieved from duty pertaining to
the National Guard of New York state
and granted three months leave of absence.
Major R. r. L. Niche, assistant adju-
tant general, |. 5. V. has been ordered to
remain on duty in the departments of the
province Of Havana and Pinar del Rio.
Major Q. f. Wood, commissary of sub
sistence. L. S. Y. has been assigned 10
duty at headquarters Of the department Of
the province Of Havana.
Acting Assistant Surgeon G. NJ. Bradfield.
now in this city, has been assigned to duty
in New York
Evening star., 1899-04-27
FINANCE AND TRADE
Inactivity Was the Feature in Stocks
Today.
some PROFESSIONAL TRADING done
Fears That Banking Support Ma
Be Withdrawn.
GENERAL MARKET REPORT
Special nlsnntch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch 70 The Evening Star
NEW YORK. April 27.-Today's stock
market was similar in character TO tina; of
previous days this week no very decided
tendency being apparent. London Wa
iractionally higher. but the purchases ou
this side were only for moderate amounts.
The stocks which enjoy the distinction nt
special pool support were well sustained
but no significant new developments were
| reported. In conservative circles Ihcr, =
| continued faith in the stability of the main
| situation, but there is some Inclination ta
| proceed with unusual caution
The industrial department is mainly To-
SponSibie for this spirit Of conservatism is
/ il has been held by many to be The sa..rs.
| from which the market will ev.unIa as Ia
iorced 10 receoe. The GeurraliZjuC ou Ihf-
| point which is INDUCED in is unfair jo ;H.
| better issues in this department hut cN.n
| those with a known capacity for di1IlalI-
are prevented from being exploited on th,Ir
merits.
Sentiment is optimistic. hut prices are ar
| a height which requires capital in unusual
| volume. 1t ia the fear Of sudden with
/ drawal OF banking favor which d,ters more
| aggressive buying.
| The wheat situation is regarded as A
much overrated evil influence and the
| granger shares on merit may be relied upon
| 10 attract a fair share OF any new business
| in the railroad department
| The preferred stocks now paving dI,i-
! dends may attract attention later on and bs
| made features of the general marllet.
! American Steel and Wire ana the Federal
! Steel shares have not yet reached rho Icy
! els predicted for them. and something new
| may develop I'm them at any time.
BROOKLYN Rapid Transit and Peoples Gas
/ are being bought by Flower interests On
! the prospects Of some favorable develop
ments in the rear future. The prediction
| that the latter stock will take lis place
/ alnonE the STANDARD dividcnd-pdyinE stocks
| Of the six per cent class has led Ia hopes
| Of material advance during the summer.
| The copper situation continues 10 divert
attention from the stock market. The trad
| ing In the various combination stocks WAS
! Irregular. hut the best demand came from
sources which have hitherto been correct
in their estimates nf the situation
Professional trading made up the bulk OF
| the days business and commission houses
had few stocks to offer 10 clients except
where a quick turn was all that was con-
templaUei or actual ownership with pa-
ticnt waiting We're possible.
Evening star., 1899-04-27
JUSTICE FIELDS WILL.
Last Wishes of EOfstfnguished Juris
Filed for Probate.


The will of the late Stephen ]. Field.
formerly associate justice of the Supreme
Court of the United States, was filed this
afternoon for probate. The will is dated
May %, 1897; the signature witnessed
by Irwin b. Linton, Augusta l.. Wilke and
Arthur A. Thomas, all of this city. The
wife or the testator, Sue Virginia Field, and
his sster-in-law, Sarah S. Condit Smith,
are named executrices.
The house and lot owned by Justice
Field on Capitol Hill, and most of the fur
niture and personal property, are bequeath-
ed to his wife. BeQuests of paintings. books
and the like are made to Mrs. Emilia F.
Ashburne of San Francisco. Cal. niece to
David J. Brewer of the Supreme Court of
the United States, nephew; to Stephen
Field Christy, a grandnephew, and to David
Dudley Field, grandnephew of the testa-
tor. To William Joice, who was messenger
to Justice Field for twenty-five years, 5000
is left.
A provision of the will is to the effect that
should the death of Mrs. Field have occur
red prior to that of the testator, two-thirds
of the property devised to her should be
turned over to Mrs. Sarah S. Condit-Smith
for life, and after her death to her sister
Mrs. Mary Lewis Whitney, and her heirs;
the remaining one-third to Charlotte Anita
Whitney, "a niece of Justice Field.
The will of the late Susan II. Beams,
dated February T. 1897, was also filed this
afternoon for probate One hundred dollars
IS LETT to Zeda Dyson; one-half of the per-
sonal estate of the testatrix to the Colored
Widows Home. the remaining one-half to
st. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church;
one-haIf of her real estate to a sister, Mary
Jane Simms, and the other one-half to
Catherine Quinn and Eva Simms.
Evening star., 1899-04-27
SOUTHERN LyHcHIxGs DENOUNCED.
Action Taken at Jersey City a. VI. f.
Conference.

NEW YORK. April 21-The African
Methodist Episcopal conference, in session
at Jersey City today, adopted resolutions
denunciatory Of the lynchings in the south,
declaring that mob violence was entirely
out Of harmony with human reason, and
that instincts Of the Iynchers were below
animals Of the lowest type.
The address Of Bishop Alexander Walters
yesterday against .ynch;pg was indorsed a $
the sentiment Of the New Jersey confer
ence- The conference calls upon the white
people of the south who favor honor. law,
order and good government, to assert their
influence in the salvation Of their own
honor in the eyes OF the civilized people of
the world, by doing all they can TO put
sop 10 Iynchings.
The conference put Itself on record as be-
ing against all crime, and expressed gratif-
cation at the triumph Of the American arms
IN the war with Spain, as Il means adyaac-
ed civilization. The conference expressed
regret at the loss Of life in the Philippines
bur held that the United States should
SHOW its supremacy.
Evening star., 1899-04-27
No Cause for Immediate Action.

Frank Dixon and other residents of Sea
ton street. between [ and V and nth and
18th streets, recently protested to the Dis
trict Commissioners against the alleged bad
condition Of the thoroughfare. They stated
that the contractor engaged in The recon
struction Of the underground electric sys-
TEN of the Capital Traction Company on
L street is using the vacant property on
the side for dirt dump, making it higher
than the street, causing ponds Of water in
the event of rain. The protestants have
been Informed by the Commissioners that
within the past few days the street las
been surfaced for a greater part of its
length with the broken concrete base taken
from the railroad. The condition of the
street, il Is further stated, does not show
cause for immediate action. Should ii de
Veion that sgagnaut water remains in the
roadway. the depressi0ns will he filled, the
Commissioners promise. The contractor. 1t
is stated, is acting entirely within his
rights in putting The material on the pri-
Vate properly adjoining the street.
Evening star., 1899-04-27
Secretary AIger's western Trip.

Secretary Alger, accompanied by Maj
Hopkins, his military secretary, and Mr.
Victor l.. Mason. his private secretary, will
leave here tomorrow evening for Detroit,
where they Will attend banquet given by
the national convention of the Sons of the
American Revolution next Tuesday even
ing. Maj Gen. Merritt and Brig Gen.
Wheeler viii also attend the banquet On
the following day Secretary Alger will be
the guest of the Michigan legislature at
Lansing. On the 9TH pr no he will visit
Chicago as the guest of A.s daughter. Mrs
Pike and while in that city will confer
with the municipal authorities in regard to
the construction of the Chicago drainage
canal. 1t is expected the Secretary's party
will return to this city by Monday, the Sth
proXimo.
Evening star., 1899-04-27
on NAVAL RETIRING BOARD.
Rear Admiral Schiey Will Relieve
Rear Admiral Howell.

Orders We're issued today affecting several
officers of high rank in the navy.
Rear Admiral W. S. SChley has been re-
Eeved from duty as a, member of the naval
examining board and ordered to duty as
senior member of the naval retiring board,
relieving Rear Admiral ]. A. Howell, who is
placed on waiting orders.
Captain F. A. Cook has been relieved
from command of the Brooklyn and ordered
to this city as a member of the naval eX-
amining board and the naval retiring board.
Commander William NJ. Mead, formerly
in command of the Mdrblehead, has been
ordered to command the Brooklyn.
Pay Inspector l.. Bellows has been order
ed to Washington for examination for pro-
motion.
Lieutenant j. A Shearman has been de-
tached from the bureau of equipment and
ordered to the Vermont.
Lieutenant T. Swift, to the Pensacola.
Assistant Engineers w. +. Dickey, G.. B.
Massey and L. D. Fisher have been detach-
ed from the Buffalo and ordered home
Evening star., 1899-04-27
CITY AND SUBURBAN ROAD.
Cars Will BE Running Next Month on
the Entire system.


Such progress is being made with the re-
equipment of the City and Suburban street
railroad that it is expected, barring acci
dents, the entire road will be in operation
by the goth Of next month. The first part
Of next week the iron for the underground
section of the road from Florida avenue
through lexington will, it is expected, be
delivered on the ground, and if that is the
case this section will be finished in about
ten days.
1t will be recalled that Congress did not
authorize the extension of the underground
system from Florida avenue through Eek
ington until the closing days of the last
session, and, in consequence. the order for
the iron work could not be placed with the
iron manufacturers until after Congress ad-
journed. As stated, this material is eX-
pected to be delivered in this city early
next week, ana then work will be begun.
II is the intention to run the cars out 4th
street at present. TO the CathOllc Uni
versity and to Brookland. When the route
out North Capitol street and Nebraska ave-
nue. is finished, which will not be for some
time the question may be considered of
running the Brook!and cars by the present
route or by North Capitol street and
Nebraska avenue.
1t is expected by the 10th of next month
cars will be running from G and 10Th
streets northwest to 18th and d streets
northeast which is known as the east and
west line. Ten days later, If present cal
culations do not miscarry, the entire road
will be in operation.