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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-08-24

Abraham Saltzman, a Russian, was
naturalized by Judge Stake, filing his
final papers. Among the questions
put by Court was Can you read an
English paper, a governors message
and understand an act of the Legis-
lature The new citizen answered
yea to all, whereupon the Court smil-
ingly said the last question was more
than he himself could answer yes to
all the time. -Hagerstown Mail
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-08-24

Harry Neff, recently of kingwood,
who was well known in Oakland, has
been appointed second lieutenant in
the 34th volunteer infantry Neff
enlisted six years ago in the artillery
service and was with Capt. Capron's
battery as sergent in the service be-
fore Santiago i'll July last. He sight
ed the gun that shot down the Span
ish flag and staff at San Juan hill.
He reenlisted at the end of his first
five years service and is now in Ma
Mia.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-08-24
Tramps Subdnel.

Mayor Henshaw, of Martinsburg,
yesterday demonstrated that
tramp's dislike of water was stronger
than his aversion to work. Two
tramps We're arrested last week and
sentenced to thirty days hard labor
on the streets for breach of the cor
poration laws. They were taken out,
but refused to work The threats of
the officers had no effect. Close CON
tinement and short rations was tried
with the same result. Finally, the
mayor connected Il hose to a hydrant
and the water turned on them This
brought them to time and they
begged to be given another chance.
They put in good days work and a
street, which has been almost impass-
able, has chance again of becoming
a thOroughfare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

wanted Governor Merriam IN his cabinet,
and the fatter's name is talked Of
Mr.. Charles G. Dawes, the controller of
the currency, is strongly spoken of, but 1t
is said that he would not accept the place.
Gen. Harrison Gray Otis is considered a
strong possibility. He came on hers q week
ago at the request Of the President, but
he said then that he had no idea of enter
ing the cabinet 1t is said that the President
did not then know that Secretary Alger
would resign The President is known TO
think great deal of General Otis.
Fitz Lees Name Mentioned.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, July 2e-It is reported
here that an effort ,iss being made by the
friends of Gen. Fitzhlgh Lee to have him
appointed Secretary tof War to succeed
Gen. Alger., 1t is said that friends of Gen.
Lee have been in touch with him since it
was generally understood that Secretary
Alger would resign, to ascertain if he
would accept the appointment in case Presi-
dent Mckinley should see Sit to offer him
the portfolio.
1t cannot be learned here SEhat Gen. Lees
intention is in the matter, but it is under
stood that the Presidepteha been much
pleased with his condqst ever since he en-
tered the army, and shs mistake has been
charged up TO him. 70,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
THANKING THE TROOPS.
The President Grateful for Their Re-
manning in the Service.

manning in the Service.
The War Department. today made public
a Telegram from the President to Gen.
Otis, thanking the men in the Philippines
for their patriotism in remaining in service
after the ratification of the treaty of peace.
The message is dated July l. and is fol-
lows:
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, July 1. 1899.
OTIS Manila:
By direction of the Secretary of War the
following is transmitted.
(signed) CoRBIN.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, July 1, 1899.
Otis, Manila:
The President desires to express in the
most public manner his appreciation of the
lofty patriotism shown by the volunteers
and regulars of the Sth Army Corps in per-
forming willing service through severe
campaigns and battles against the insur-
gents in Luzon, when under the terms of
their enlistment they would have beYn en-
titled to their discharge upon the ratifica-
ton of the treaty of peace with Spain.
This action on their part was noble and
heroic. 1t will stand forth as an example
of the self-sacrifice and public conservation
which has ever characterized the American
soldiers.
In recognition thereof / shall recommend
to Congress that a special medal Of honor
be given to the officers and soldiers of the
Sth Army Corps who performed this great
duty voluntarily and enthusiastically for
their country.
(Signed) WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
CENSUS EXAMINATIONS.
number of Applicants-ThOse Having
Passed and Failed.

report made to Gov Merriam. director
OF the census of the progress of the ex-
animation of applicants for appointment in
the census bureau shows that since May
S32 persons have been examined OF
these 4O6 applicants passed and 426 failed
When an applicant who is recommended
by congressman fails to pass, the con-
gresham is not debarred from recon-
mending another. 1t is said that 2,700 ap-
pllcations have been received from resi-
dents of the District of Columbia, more
than enough to fill the entire force of the
census office.
Under the system adopted by Gov. Mer-
riam, each state and each congressman is
belng held strictly to the quota set aside
This has resulted, it is said, in congress-
men sitting their lists pretty thoroughly
and in recommending finally persons from
their immediate constituency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
Customs Receipts at IIoiIo.

Intelligence received by the War Depart
ment from Manila today shows gratifying
increase In the amount Of customs receipts
at the port OF IloilO for the month of MAY
over every other month since American oc-
cupation- As viii be seen by the following
the receipts for the month OF May are
within s3O24-19 as much as the total re-
ceipts of the three previous months: Feb
ruary 10 TO February 2S. 1899. S24, 1S3 81:
March. si0,30T.2s April, $51. .477.41: May
$50 994.03 Total for three months and
thirteen days, S16S, ,91225.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
UNUSUAL RAINFALL.
Gen. Otis Reports That the Storm
Still Prevails,

Gen. Otis Reports That the Storm
Still Prevails.
The following cable message was received
from Gen. Otis this morning in regard to
the situation in the Philippines
MANILA.
"Adjutant General Washington:
Storm still prevailing; barometer rising,
indicating improved weather conditions;
average rainfall July several years, 141a
inches; for twenty days fully, now closed,
Al inches; country flooded. Troops on out
post have suffered and former lines of
communication cut in some instances; not
serious. No material increase in sickness
reported. Telegraphic communication
maintained San Fernando, Bacoor and
nearly all other points. Unable yet to coal
returning transports. OTIS"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
Additional Appointments Made by the
PHeaidenf

The President today made the following
additional appointments in the volunteer
army:
To be captains-James s. Butler, formerly
captain, 1, I'd Mississippi; Edward c. Ca
rey, formerly lieutenant, 18th Infantry;
William F. Meeks. formerly captain, list
New York Volunteers; Charles A. Reynolds,
formerly captain, l. 10th Ohio Volunteers:
Frank G. Russell, formerly major, 1st Ter
ritorial Regiment.
To be first lieutenants-F. o. Densmore;
Percy H. Hawkins. formerly captain, 1st
Ohio; Virden c. Pockenpaugh, formerly
lieutenant, 9Th Illinois; Carroll Powers for
merly Of I'd Kentucky Volunteers; James R.
Rash, formerly lieutenant, Sd Kentucky.
To be second ieutenants-James D. Dam
ner, formerly of the Sth Pennsylvania; H
J. McKenney, formerly private, 9th U. S. v.
Signal Corps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address in the United
States or Canada. by ordering Il at
this office, in person or by letter.
Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents
for two weeks. or so cents per
month. Invariably in advance Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
shamrock,s Designer PIea.ea

LONDON, July 20.-Mr. William Fife, tr..
the naval architect and designer of the
yacht Shamrock, challenger for the Amer
ica's cup. in a letter to his father expresses
great satisfaction with the result of the
Shamrock's trials in the races of Tuesday
and Wednesday last. Mr.. Fife says that
the yacht steered as easily as rowboat
and Is undoubtedly very speedy, but, he
adds, that whether she is speedy enough to
win the cup Is another matter,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
WANTED COATS FsR NOTHING.
Report That Oregon TrOops Were Not
Properly Clothed investigated.

ASPOTt Ahdt orc&On tENOnD were NOt
Properly Clothed investigated.
Further investigation of the complaint
that the Oregon troops were not properly
clothed brings out the fact that the quar-
termaster of that regiment turned over to
the quartermaster of the army at San
Francisco considerable amount of CLOTH
ing, including more than 100 great coats, a
number of blankets and heavy undercloth-
ing. This clothing, when received by the
United States, is not charged to the regi-
ment, and is accepted If 1t has not been
used.
1t is said that the troops desired the use
Of government clothing while they were at
the Preside. without being charged with
1t. The quartermasters department could
not grant such permission. under the mill
tary regulations. The only occasion when
issues of clothing can be made without
requisition or charge to the men is in the
case of contagious disease in camp. and no
such contingency has arisen at San Fran
cisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
SUBURBAN FREE DELIVERY,
The Matter to Be Taken Up by the De-
partment.

partment.
The Post Office Department will take up
next week with City Postmaster Merritt
the question of extending free delivery by
carriers to Brightwood. Petworth, Anacos-
tia, and additional service for lexington
These communities have petitioned the de-
partment for the letter carrier service.
With respect to Brightwood, the inspector
who was detailed to look into the advisa-
bility of establishing the free delivery sys-
tenn has reported conditionally. The re-
port is not altogether unfavorabIe, neither
Is 1t unqualifedly favorab BILE The subject
will have to be taken up by the divisions of
the department and canvassed thoroughly
with the city postmaster
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
Retirement Of Col. Miles.

The retirement of Colonel Evan Miles. 1st
Infantry, is announced. The retirement
promotes Lieutenant Colonel A. A. Har-
back. to be colonel; Major Summer, to be
lieutenant colonel. and Captain George LEX.
Brown, to be major
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

1t in collecting the mails. 1t was demon
uated that with the use of an automobile
in a city twice the amount of work could
be done in one-half the time usually re
quired for the collection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
PersonrI Mention.

General C. Garcia. Havana. Cuba, 10
registered at the Raleigh.
Asa Walker. L. s. N, is at the Ebbitt.
Mr.. Julius Abbott has gone to Atlantic
City for a short vacation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
EXECUTIVE. MANSION.

WAsHINGTDH41Ju July 20. 1s99
Hon. r. A Alger, secfstafs of War.
Dear Sir: Your resignat.un of the office
of Secretary of War, urler date of July
10, is accepted, to take' eject on the 1st of
August, 1899. ssf J
In thus severing the official relation which
has continued for more than two years, 1
desire to thank YOU tor the faithful service
you have rendered the. cpuntry at most
exacting period. and 70 wish you long
and happy life. 3
With assurances of HiEh regard and es-
TEEN. am, yours sineefely,
WILLIAM Mckinley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
THE CORREePoNDENCE

=
Secretary Alger,f ResignAtion and the
Presidents Aeceptance.
The following Is the correspondence in
regard to Secretary Alger's resignation:
+ July 10, 1899.
Sir: 1 beg to tender toiyou ny resigna-
ton Of the office of Secretary Of War, to
take effect at such time in the near future
] as you may 's.,, decide the, affairs of this de-
partment will permit
In terminating my ofieial connection with
your administration Iswtsh for you con-
tinued health and the highest measure of
success in carrying onsthe great work in
trusted to you. 1 have fhe honor to be,
very respectfully. your Sbedient servant,
8 ssR. A. ALGER.
The President. K
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
Resignation Accepted.

Seci etary Alger received this afternoon
from The President letter accepting his
resignation. TO take effect August l.
The letter was brought to the War De-
parusent by Mr.. Corteiyou, acting secre-
tary for the President The secretary did
not make its terms public, but read 1t TO a
few intimate friends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

SuSStBtHOHbs
Three years ago President Mckinley
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
Good BIDS at the VaudcyilIes Drawing
Thousands.

Good BIDS at the Vaudcyilles Drawing
Thousands.
Large and well-pleased audiences are
visiting the Roof Garden this week. The
bin presented by Manager Wells IS an
excellent one. well blended with novel
musical and comedy features. The three
Westons sam. Flossie and Carrie, are
now the hit of the bin. and about the
best drawing card that has been seen
this summer.
Clever little Miss Weston is a violinist
whose work is being greatly appreciated
0y music lovers.
Foy and Clark the laughing hit Of the
BILL are indedd clever performers Miss
Clark possesses sweet. well-traiued
voice. and sings My creole Sue" IN
such a delightful way that she IS forced
% repeat the chorus. other features, es-
pccialy Miss Anna Wilkes. are good, all
told making am excellent bill.
The usual evening performances will
be given the remainder of the week with
"a matinee Saturday for ladies' and chill
dren.
MAIN-STREET PARK.
Patrons of the Vaudeville at Main
Street Park this week are unanimous in
praising the bin as by far the best Of the
season.
There is no similarity in the acts, and
they are DELIGHTFULLY."- seasoned with clean
wholesome. comedy. and clever dancing
largely new I'm this city.
Scott and Wilson with their sensational
acrobatic comedy have become favorites.
but the other stellar acts among them
that of Bobby Raymond and Maggie
Clark closely contend with them for the
position.
4 matinee OF the bill viii be seen on
Saturday afternoon at 4:3o o'clock
AUDITORIUM VAUDEVILLE.
At the Auditorium the attendance So
kept up Notwithstanding the Unseas ma.
HE weather. The PEOPLE know they ar
safe al that resort IN oil kinds OF welther
and d. not hesitate to venture out
Gus Williams Is making people laugh
with hrs witt.csms: Henry Frey in his
original tramp monologuc Is amdsing ind
m.rth-provOking. and Jack Sym0nds rat
Ties of his jokes IN a manner that IS
hard to keep up with co the rOars OF
laughter. Gilmore and Boshell come in
tor large share Of the generous APP
plause. and Miles and Raymond take the
house by storm. This all s. ar oiio closes
with the remarkable contortion act by
Genera and Theol the Ike Of which has
never been seen here Every nigh. AID
Saturday matinee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-17
SLOW DAY WITH
JUSTICE JOHN.
Sinners TrembIed Before His Grim
and Terrible Aspect,
BILLY WILLIAMS HAD WHEELS.
His Mania for Appropriating Them
Secured Him Free Lodging and
Board for Fourteen Months.
Transfer Company Fined.

The court Of Justice John had rather
SOW DAY yesterday. None Of The Dis
pensers old friends called on him AMI
he was evidently put out by it ana his
face was not the brightest as he entered
the court room.
The boys behind the bars trembled
wnen they saw him. but rad they been
old hands, they would know that rs
bark is worse than MS bite
william Williams. col0red. was brought
forward on the charge Of stealing a bicy-
Gle from Mr.. Chares T. Harper. William
was already sentenced Tor ten months
for the same offence.
SOLD THEM.
Justice John looked az him hard and
asked him what be did with all the
bicycles De STOLE William said he sold
them. and asked HIS Honor 10 be as
Light on him as possible as there were
two more warrants against him for the
same offence. This rather flOored the
Justice. DE gave William four months.
making fourteen months In all, and told
the officers 20 keep a good watch for the
other whee's ana bring william before
him each time SO that he could reward
his candor by reducing the sentence some
little.
ORDINANCE VIOLATION.
The Richmond Transfer Company was
fined s. for hauling passengers from the
Union depot 90 their private residences
in "a bus.
J.. Ga,hrlght allowed his horse TO stand
on the sidewalk at the C.. and o. depot
and was fined 600
There We're number of oiher case or
Httie importance and court adJourheI
while Ser-olut Thomas BEGAN to can
vass the returns.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-17

Mr.. G.. J.. Gulie,t. O. weiLkn0wn line
man OF the Fire Alarm and polce Tee
graph Department. received a. severe
and weu-uigh fa.ai shock Tu0s ay
The accident happened at Nineteenth
and Marshall streets between { and
O'Clock. a wire being handed hy Mr.
Gullett fell across high-current wire
and became heavily charged. The eie.
trician fell 10 The ground ass if dead, and
could not release his grip on the dan-
gero'a wire. Mr George a. shoppers 1l
other lineman. who was mp ON "a pole.
seeing the dangerous plight of bis fellow
workman. called % "a man standing in
the street 10 slip a rope under the "ira
and thus jerk it ont of the hands of Nr.
Gulett This Was quickly done ana 10
was this that saved Alr. Guiletts life. Tie
was unconscious, and had 20 be worked
upon five or six minutes before be could
be revived. Tie was able however CD drive
the department wagon home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-17
R P. & C. DIRECTORS MEET.
Work on the Road Being Pushed Rap
jdly-PcrSonal Notes.


pt~t,ep sRIrRG. VA. Aug. fC-Spec'al
4 special meeting OF the Board or Dlfcc-
,o~s at tho Richmond Pc orsburg an
WIS
CarOiina Railroad company was held al
tho ofHce of the .on,na,,,. fin This CITY tht4
-. ..,.,...-. 49,,
afternoon A'ioi9 ''i''eo iN I91'..
Dewitt Snl.n' ol New Aot", lh Sioels oh
the company and General j. $. Nesley'
of New York Nce-prCs dent and general
,naros-ar
Vo-'o,,e r,attors v..~o df.c.ero1 lint NO
loIS -
Dusines IS OF punLc interest," "aS N'+"
AGED The ROAD is beng pushed To com
pletior as fast as rOsei1e. a big force
- enpaaed grading I'm chesterfield county
-, ,,',,,,,,,., "a ,,.. .o,
lot ti-e hicllii'uilo 'H' Oh '"e ga u,
Inc - q. .I'e. tI,7"y 'tilaH cluIoh 9u'-
day school are having picnic to-day at
Dlnwiddie Courthouse. The party. to the
number OF hundred or more left here
on train over the Richmond. Petcrsburg
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-17
Traffic Rc.nmed.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. August 10
Traffic between Phoehus and other points
on the Virginia peninsula. as well as
commercial relations with Norfolk and
most Of the seaboard cities, has been re-
sumed.
The quarantine restrictions having been
withdrawn, trains OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio and an steamers ran on regular
schedule into Phoebus Old Point and
Hampton today.
The Chamberlin Hotel, az Old Poin1.
will be closed for the season. but the
Hygela s. now receiving guests.
The yellow fever patients az the Sol
diers' Home have been reduced I'm number
this week by the discharge OF several
cases and an the others are recovering
rapidly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-17
PERSONAL AND GENERAL,
Interesting Facts About Richmond's
Citizens aud other Matters.

A bicycle believed 20 have been stolen.
Is az the office of the Chief of Police
awaiting an owner.
Mr. Garland Scherer Of Church Hill.
has left on a two-weeks visit TO rela-
tives In Chesterfield county
The Misses Yeaeer and Mss Pearl Cen
try have gone 90 Louisa Court House,
whore they Will spend a few weeks.
Dr LOWS Wheat who las been detaln-
ed On MytheVille by the ilaess of his
caughter. BIAS returned Co the oily
Tho funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Heiss
took place at 4 o'clock Yesterday after
noon from 81. Johns German Lutheran
church.
Mr.. Charles Phelps the electrician OF
Kernsn's Theatre Baltimore. is the guest
Of hts brother, Mr.. William Phelps. in
this city.
Miss Lulu and Ella Meredith left
Tues 'ay for Roanoke whore they viii
spend q month with their relatives and
friends.
Miss Minnie Lieb. Mrs. Jno. +. skeggs
and .itue daughter. have zone 20 Balt-
more. Before returning. they Will visit
Atlantic City. y. j.
Mrs r. A. Throckmorton OF 4l6 north
Thirty-third street has returned home
after a pleasant trip of two months visit
ing her sister. Mrs. y. T. Hamilton. o.
Wilmington. Del.
Mrs May Taley and son. Mr. Herbert
Talley are in the city and win make
Richmond their permanent residence.
Grs. Talley who IS an accomplished mu-
sfclan viii open school in music.
Mrs N. T. Perslneer and her little
daughter. Helene who have been spend
Ing several weeks with her mother Mrs.
Y T. Powers ~ west Cary street, has
left Cor her home. in Dingcss w. Va.
Miss Rosa Senior. accompanied by her
cousin. Miss owens. Of New York. and
her friend. Miss Pear Smith. OF Fulton,
LEFT Monday for a two-weeks' visit TO her
friend. Miss Arnold. ~ Spottsylyania
county
ON next Sunday. the Both instant. the
memters o. tie Board OF Maraeers OF
Congregation Beth hhaba VINO have
charge o. the same. viii be al the syna-
gogae a. II o'clock for the purpose Of
assigning seats for the year beginning
September LIST
Rev J. II. Harrison. pastor OF In
manuel Baptist church. who has been
quite sick for three weeks. is now able
- IN up and improving steadily. II
church has granted him a months leave
az absence. and be viii leave IA a few
(ays for the mountains
iiichmondcrs Ia New York
NEW YORK. August 1s.-Speclal.--
Hschmond arsiyals-Asriborough J. u.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-17
VIOLATED POSTAL LAWS.
Robert G.. Murray Under Arrest in
Baltimore.

Baltimore.
Robert C. Murray. who few days ago.
was frequently seen on the streets OF
Richmond. is i'm trouble. in Baltimore as
IS evidenced by tho following telegram
received yesterday from thai ely.
"Robt. &. Murray was arrested here to-
day for the violation OF the postal laws.
his scheme was 90 sell interest I'm GER
tain patents which never existed Murray
has been operating In Richmond. Va.
and other Southern cities
Mr. Murray b a tail spare man with a
large black mustache.
Last week me- was in Richmond and 20
am appearances was dead broke lie
hurc around Bannisters restaurant on
Governor street but never stopped there
at night. lie seemed To be "a good ma
chinist and fixed the register at the
restaurant which had been out of order
for some time. lie took his meals AT this
place I'm return for his work and told
the proprietor that Doe was selling an
electrical writing machine. something on
the order Of n phonoeraph. 80 one ever
saw the machine and some doubted Us
existence.
Shortly before he left town ne seemed
10 he flushed and spent money freely.
After he left town a package and
registered letter came 10 the restaurant
addressed 20 Murray. The package came
from the Patent Office at Washington
and seemed 60 X" They held the let
ter for "a day or so when il was called Tor
by the city authorities
The official turned the package over %
Mr.. Mrrean Treat. the Uni ed States mar
shat. and Mr.. Treat sent # on yesterday
morning 10 the District Attorney of
Maryland to be used as evidence In the
case