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Evening star., 1899-10-03
KILLED BY LIVE WIRE,
Lamentable Fate of Spectator at
Dewey eceptiOn.


Abraham ]. Shaner, aged nineteen wears.
whose home was with his parents at No.
100 Sheridan avenue northwest was in
stantly killed last evening while witnessing
the Dewey parade from the roof of the
house No. 1923 Pennsylvania avenue north
west, where the unfortunate man was en-
ployed.
The story Of the occurrence was told to
the police authorities by George Ryan, an
intimate friend of the deceased, who stated
that he and Shaner, with two lady friends.
went to the roof of the building to witness
the parade After being on the roof short
time Shaner took hold of live electric
light wire which passed over the roof and
received shock which resulted in almost
instant death.
Ryan raised immediate alarm and ran
for an ambulance, finding that belonging to
the Freedmens Hospital about a square
away. Although 1t was evident when
Shaner was put in the ambulance that he
was dead, every effort was made to resusci-
tate him, but without effect
The body was removed to the morelle
where 1t was kept until this morning when
1t was taken to the home of the young
mans parents.
Coroner Carr decided that an inquest was
unnecessary, and gave certificate in ac-
coroance with the facts stated.
Evening star., 1899-10-03
AGUINALDO'S ADVANCES.
Gen. Otis Says That They Are Regard
ed a RnAe.

Gen. Ot1S says That They Are Regard
ed Ruse.
The following'is the dispatch Of General
Otis received yesterday relative to the
visit of the insurgent officers:
MANILA, October g
"Adjutant General, Washington:
''Three insurgent officers were permitted
to enter our lines at Angeles with twelve of
our soldiers and two citizens whom they
wish to present as released prisoners. Yes
terday, in a conference, they endeavored to
present communication from the insur-
gent government, which was declined. Then
they presented paper signed by ten of the
soldiers in which the soldiers gave their
parole; this was received and held in abey-
ance The inSurgent officers then said that
Aguinaldo desired to end the war and to
send a civil commission for a conference
and were informed that it would not be re-
ceived They will be sent beyond the lines
tomorrow. The whole affair is believed to
be ruse to obtain some acknowledgment
by the United States authorities. All the
soldiers returned were stragglers from
within our lines captured b. robbers. They
say they were obliged to sign paroles to Sc
cure their release, though two refused to
sign. The whole affair Is of no significance.
and is viewed an attempt at masauerad-
ing (Signed) OTIS"
Evening star., 1899-10-03
Something New in Cookery.


ScaIloped oysters-Select firm, plump oys-
ters and scallop them evenly and neatly
with a pair of sharp scissors. Now. with a
needle threaded with pink silk, if for pink
tea, or blue If you wish blue points, work
buttonhole stitch around the scallop. When
finished press carefully or the wrong side
with a hot iron.
Shirred eggs-Carefully remove the shell
from a fresh egg and hold the white and
yolk firmly in the left hand. Now with
fine needle and thread, gather the material
in straight rows about half an inch apart.
Draw up to the required fullness ans fasten
neatly the ends of the thread.
Snow pudding-Take about four quarts,
say four and a half, of fresh snow. Wash
in several waters and put it to soak in hot
water over night. In the morning knead 1t
up and set by the fire to rise. add some
melted glue, and set aside to cool.
Chicken patty-TEis dish is a lost art an
Patti Is no chicken.
Egg plant-(See incubato1A
Evening star., 1899-10-03
Naval Orders.

Capt. H. C. Taylor was today detached
from command of the battle ship Indiana,
preparatory to his relief by Capt. F. w.
Dickins on the 5th instant.
Lieutenant Commander E. NJ. Hughes has
been ordered to the navy yard, Boston.
Lieut. G.. B. Britain, from the Lancaster
and await orders.
Passed Assistant Surgeon R. s. Brakeman
has been promoted.
The orders detaching Lieut.. A. G. VIM
terhalter from the League Island navy
yard and ordering him to the Mononga-
hela have been revoked.
Evening star., 1899-10-03
Hurt by Falling Brick.

George Brown, aged twenty-five years,
employed as a carpenter on a new house
in course of construction on Massachusetts,
avenue between 18th and 18th streets
northwest, was painfully hurt in the head
by a falling brick while at work shortly
before noon today. Brown received treat
ment at the Emergency Hospital. His
home is at Brookland, d. c.
Evening star., 1899-10-03
LEG AMPUTATED.

Result of Injuries Sustained by Con-
ductOr CrOckeF.
]. F. Crocker, a conductor on the Penn
sylvania railroad, living at No 1894 4th
street northwest. had his foot caught in a
frog while uncoupling cars at the corner
of 9th street and Virginia avenue south
west between and 7 o'clock this morn
ing and received injuries which resulted
In the amputation of the mans leg at the
Emergency Hospital by DR.. Whitson and
others.
Evening star., 1899-10-03

Rev. c. H. Parker the chairman of the
Hillsdale Citizens Association who asked
the District Commissioners to erect Oil
lamps on Stevens avenue and A street. has
been notified that the petitions from thls
section of the District have related mainly
to Sheridan avenue, the main travelled and
settled road from Nichols avenue to Mace
donia Church The engineer department
has lust erected twelve naIhtha lamps on
this road and these will be lighted this
month. Mr. Parker was further notified
that it will be impossible to consider any
further request for lamps in this section
owing to the limited amount available for
the erection of new lamps.
Evening star., 1899-10-03

A man whose name the police could not
ascertain fell into the basement in front of
926 F street northwest about o'clock last
night and cut the back of his head. He
was taken to the Emergency Hospital,
where his wound was dressed.
William Stanford, colored, nineteen years
old, while under the influence of liquor,
fell on the sidewalk at Pennsylvania ave-
n;.e and a.h street abcut 1890 o'cloc,- la-.
night, cutting his eye. He was taken to
the Emergency Hospital in an army ambu-
lance. The doctors dressed the injury and
he was permitted to 60 home.
Evening star., 1899-10-03
The Charge Dismissed.

Robert F. Anderson was tried before
Judge Kimball this morning on the charge
of disorderly conduct. Anderson said he
was messenger at the White House, and
that he was arrested last evening by Off
GERS Hawkins and johnson while trying
to deliver a message to Mr. Allen, assistant
secretary Of the navy. Judge Kimball dis
missed the charge.
Evening star., 1899-10-03

A collision occurred last evening at the
corner of Massachusetts, avenue and 9th
street northwest between car 55 of the Co.
lumba line and a carriage in which were
seated Mr.. Sundenspinder. Mr.. A. Lock-
bealar Mrs. G. Muth and Mrs. Martha
Bethany The occupants of the vehicle
were thrown out. but none were seriously
hurt.
Evening star., 1899-10-03
Not Included.

From Brooklyn Life.
Featherstone - Come, Bobbie (handing
him a quarter). how many fellows have
called on your sis. .er this week?'
Bobbie-"Let's see-fve."
THAT doesn't include me, does it?"
''Oh, NO. Sister says you don't count"
Evening star., 1899-10-03
FOUND TO BE QUALIFIED.
Capt. CrOssman and Lieut.. Young to
Stay With Their Regiments.

Capt Crossman and Second Lieut.. Young
of the 2Sth Infantry, at Camp Meade, Pa,
who Were recently examined were found
qualified for their duties and will continue
with their regiment. Second Lieut. Wag-
ner of the same regiment, who was ex-
amined at the same time, failed, but as he
was i'll at the time he will be given an
other chance when his health is better.
These are the cases in which the governor
of Pennsylvania alleged that the men had
been Disseminated against by the COM
manding officer, Col. Leonard.
Evening star., 1899-10-03
Grasty, the PusfNer'.
oc3 God

People sometimes tell me 1 go like 1 had a
steam engine in each pocket and reckon that S
the reason l am called The Pusher. Some way
things have to keep moving around us. This time
we are pushing Carpets, Rugs, Oilcoth, etc. Yard
wide Carpet tough and strong, 12l2c. Pretty new
patterns 25c. Extra good one. CSC. and I5c.
Brussels. 5oc. 75c-, etc. Very handsome Velvet,
Moguets and Administers. 125 TO $500 Every
thin. laid and lined; charge.
In Dry Goods ii is extra Towels. 2oXi0 in,
1oI.c.. 17x31, 10c. Beautiful NEW BLUE Fleece
lined Shirts and Drawers for Men 49c. See them
in our window. Ladies Fancy Pettcoats. $50 :;
handsome ones 81 80 to 81. 80.
Glassware. Lamps. etc Another lot Of good
Tumblers. 12c 800 small Crystal Bed Room
Lamps, 10c.. coIuplete.
Tinw ire. Stoneware. etc. 12-quart Pans. 1Oc.
Black Coa Hods. 15c. Picture Hooks 1c Tacks,
1c.. any size.
1t will pay you to come here for Stockings We
buy from factory, and you get lowest price posi-
BILE.
Remember. have three big stores-and you
get anything for the house-Furnture Carpets,
Curtains, etc.-.n credit, at your and
help you the hard places. Don't doubt
till you try.
Grasty, the Pusher,
1903. 1910. 1912 TTH NV. BET AND Q.
se30-s tu.th.46
Evening star., 1899-10-03

It pays to read the want columns of The
Star. Hundreds Of situations are filled
through them.
Evening star., 1899-10-03
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Ten Days to Points in United States
for 20 Cents.
The Star will be mailed during the ten
days of the sessions of the alliance, COM
mencing with Wednesdays issue, to any
| address in the United States for 20 cents,
or to any foreign address for 40 cents,
| postage prepaid.
Evening star., 1899-10-03
The Evening Session.

AT o'clock this evening the session will
be opened by Rev. Il. V. REGISTER of the
NJ. L. Church South. The following order
will be observed: Greetings on behalf of the
city, Mayor George l.. simpson; greetings
on behalf of the clergy, Rev. Thos. p.
ReveIie. greetings on behalf of Alexandra
W. c. T. L., MIS- Amy &. Weech; response,
Mrs. r. H. Jones.
Mrs. Howard NJ Hoge viii preside over
the business sessions of the convention
Delegates Will be chosen for the national
convention, which meets in November, and
| the con. ention will close Friday evening
with Il gold medal contest and the pre-
Sentatlon OF banners.
Evening journal., 1899-08-24
A RIVER COLLISION

MUCH EXCITEMENT ON THE
CHRISTIANA RIVER YESTER-
DAY NEAR MARKET STREET
BRIDGE.
Quite a number of persons saw what
might have been general smash-up
and probably the loss of a vessel on
the Christiana river yesterday after
noon near the Market street draw.
The tugs Rambler an Martha were
towing vessels out of the creek, and
after passing the bridge, the tug Ram
bier was compelled to slow up on ac-
count Of the Delaware Construction
Company's pile driver, which was
crossing the creek just at this time
This caused the towing line to part
throwing the Rambler against a der
rick pole, and setting one Of the YES
sells adrift, but no serious damage was
done. Everything was soon placed il
position and the boats proceeded OF
their way down the creek.
Evening journal., 1899-08-24
ALABAMA's TRIAL TRIP.

BATTLESHIP WILL BE
TESTED NEXT WEEK OFF THE
CAPES.
On Monday next the large and pow
erful battleship Alabama will leave
Cramps shipyard and pass down the
Delaware river for a builders trial
trip OF the Capes. 1t is believed by
those who have slosely watshed her
construction that she will meet the re-
quirements OF the contract
Edwin S. Cramp will have general
charge OF the trial, and the battleship
will leave the dock, where she has
been for so many months, at 2.SC
O'Clock p. m. 1t is expected that she
will leave Cape Henlopen on Tuesday
morning at daylight, and will run first
to Southwest Lightship, twenty-on'
miles. thence to Northeast End Light
ship. eleven and a quarter miles, anC
return to Southwest Lightship, thence
to the Capes, making in all distance
OF sixty-four and one-half miles
Evening journal., 1899-08-24
RALLY AT WOODLAND.
HANDY AND SALISBURY THE
TWO PRINCIPAL SPEAKERS.

HANDY AND SALISBURY THE
TWO PRINCIPAL SPEAKERS.
Smyrna, Aug. 24.-The Democrats
held a free silver and Bryan rally at
Woodland Beach yesterday, and John
F. Salisbury and ex-Congressman L.
Irving Handy, the silver leaders, had
a lively tilt over expansion. Mr.. Sauls-
bury denounced trusts and expansion
In the course Of his remarks he said
Mr.. Handy had voted in favor Of the
appropriation to buy the Philippines.
Mr.. Handy denied the statement,
The rest Of his address was devoted to
denouncing trusts and advocating
William ]. Bryan and his theories
Ex-Secretary Of State John D. Haw-
kins denounced trusts. and criticised
ex-senator Gray for supporting the
administration and expansion. A. M
DAILY, Of Dover. who wants to be con
gresham, made a free silver speech.
Evening journal., 1899-08-24
ROUGH ON RATS.

WAS THE CHARACTER OF THE
POISON LEFT ON MRS. CHAR
SA'S PORCH.
Rough on Rats" was the character
of the poison which was sprinkled
over and placed in the candy intended
to poison Mrs. James S. Charsa.
This fact became known after the
investigation made by DR.. Frank Roop
Smith, although it was not publicly
stated
So far there has been no arrests
made, and the indications point to the
fact that none will be made.
AS regards the anonymous letters,
they do not figure in the case, mas
much as there was nothing in them Of
a scurrilous nature.
Mrs. McColley, wife Of DR.. 1. d. Nc
Colley, is reported to have received an
anonymous letter. but she refuses to
either confirm or deny the report.
Evening journal., 1899-08-24
G. A. R. MEN DISAPPOINTED.

AFTER A CONTRACT THE b. & o.
RAILROAD OFFICIALS ADVANCE
THE RATES.
Members of the Grand Army Of the
Republic, Department of Delaware,
are disappointed over the action Of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad officials
regarding rates to the encampment In
Philadelphia next month.
The committee in charge OF arrange
ments had secured q 67-cent fare for
the round trip on the day of the G. A.
r. parade, and secured a special train
of ten cars to carry She contingent.
Yesterday the committee was notified
by the railroad officials that they
would be compelled to charge 81 for
the round trip, and offered to relieve
the veterans of their contract for the
train, if the rates were not satisfac-
tory. The committee, however, re-
fused to give up their contract, and
win travel at the advanced rate.
The cause Of action on the part OF
the railroad company is said to be tn,
increasing demand for cars to carry
the visitors to the encampment.
Evening journal., 1899-08-24
HILLMAN sHIPYARD SOLD.

PLANT PURCHASED BY A SYNDI-
CATE OF NEW YORK AND PHIL
ADELPHIA CAPITALISTS.
The Charles Hillman shipyard, ad-
joining Cramps, is reported to have
been sold to a syndicate of New York
and Philadelphia capitalists. The plant
has been in ths hands OF ]. Warren
Coulston. as receiver, and the sale
will have to be confirmed by the court
before an absolute transfer can be
made. Dir. Coulston last night refused
to say anything about the reported
sale
Il is said that Harry Konitzxy, gen.
eral manager Of the Columbian Iron
Works, and Dry Dock Company, OF
Baltimore, will be put in charge OF
the new plant and that a large forcs
OF men will start work as soon as tn,
legal details are arranged. The new
owners OF the yard are understood Z,
have a nNmber Of contracts booked
and expect to commence operations IL
a short time.
Evening journal., 1899-08-24
THE PRESS AND THE G. A. R.

Philadelphia has always been a
Grand Army town and the approach
ing annual meeting of the Grand Army
promises to outdo any recent gather
ing in number, in enthusiasm and in
full, patient and costly preparation for
the welcome, the comfort and the con-
venience of the citys guests.
Each step in public preparation and
pageant will be chrOnicled in The
Press" Committee meetings, plans,
programs, reunions, formal and infor-
NAL gatherings, stated meetings and
special assemblages will all have a
space, attention. detail and accuracy
equaled by no other paper. AS always
on these special occasions, THE Press
will give all the views in the best way
and in the fullest manner.
But much remains. Personal re-
unions between man and man are not
less important than public. Individual
meetings count for as much as the
great throngs which will march in pro.
cession and gather in the Academy
Many a man will come to this great as
semblage of his comrades thirty-toul
years ago anxious first and chiefly tC
meet some one comrade unseen for
BenefdtlOn.
The Press" proposes accordingly t
throw its columns open in aid of ever,
such man. From now until the end o
the Grand Army Encampment 9TH
Press" will print free of charge all per
sOnal requests and announcements b,
any comrade directly relating to an
other comrade,or lost equipment, arm
service, etc Beside printing all tn
news of the Encampment THE Press
desires, in order to make it successful
to open its columns freely to all sue
announcements by individual CON
rades which will aid in enabling theI
to meet each other, to find each othe
and to enjoy to the utmost this gres
gathering. to so many comrades the
last assembly before taps are beatei
We take a sincere pleasure from no
on, in Offering our columns to each il
dividual Grand Army man for the oil
ject and purpose indicated.
Evening journal., 1899-08-24
HER INITIAL PLUNGE.
Maracaibo Glides From the
Ways at the H. & H. Co.
MISS MARY DALLAS HEH SPONSOR
BIG SHIP WILL PLY BETWEEN
NEW YORK AND SOUTH AMERI-
GAN PORTS FOR THE RED d
STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
At 2.SO o'clock this afternoon the
large steamship, designed for the Red
d Steamship Company, Of New York
was launched at the shipyard Of the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company.
The sponsor was Miss Mary Dallas,
daughter of John T. Dallas, superin-
tending engineer OF the company, As
the boat glided gracefully from the
ways into the Christiana, Miss Dallas
named her the Maracaibo.
The launching was an informal af-
fair, the only visitors present being
the officials Of the New York COM
pany, and a few invited guests.
Representatives of the Red d
Steamship Company arrived in this
city about noon, after which luncheon
was served in the offices of the local
company, and the guests were made
with the officials of the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company.
Besides the invited guests present a
large number of others saw the
launch, some from the yard, while
others viewed it from the opposite side
Of the creek. Several parties in row.
boats and on board tugs witnessed the
initial plunge.
The steamship 10 built to carry
freight and passengers. and will steam
about twelve knots an hour. She is
especially constructed for great carry
ing capacity. with light draught on
account of the bars over which she
will have to cross in South American
ports. She will have a carrying ca
pacity of 1900 gross tons on a draught
of 13 feet 6 inches. Her dimensions
are: Length over all, 277 feet 6 inches
266 feet inside of stern to inside OF
rudder posts; 81 feet moulded beam
and 10 feet inches depth of hold.
Among the officials from New York
present were: John T. Dallas. Miss
Mary Dallas, Mr. and Mrs. William c
May; Miss Ella sarrow, Mrs. Lilliar
Thaw, Master Charles Thaw, Mrs. S
J. Beadsley, George A. Cantwell, chic
engineer. and Captain and Mrs. VIII
liam Hopkins. Captain Hopkins viii
be in command of the Maracaibo.
Evening journal., 1899-08-24
THIRSTY CLUB HOME.
RETURNED AFTER A NINE DAYS
TRIP DOWN THE BAY.

Six members Of the Thirsty Club, Of
this city. have returned from a nine
days yachting trip dowR the bay.
The party spent the greater part OF
the time at Cape May. where the fish-
ing was found to be unusually fine, and
large number Of salt water fish were
caught.
Those on the trip were: Ashton
Logan. Alfred Harding, Rouel Nor
row, Edward Abbott, John Beatty and
Captain George Smith. Some friends
OF the amateur sailors are unkind
enough to say that because the mem
bers OF the party we're not sunburned.
they spent their time lying In the
shade behind the wharf OF the Della
ware Iron Companys Works, at New
Castle.
The officials OF the Thirsty Club are:.
President. Daniel Mcbride; vice-presi-
dent. Alfred Harding; secretary. Rouel
Morrow; treasurer, Edward Abbott;
caterer, John Beatty; keeper OF
weights and measures, Ashton Logan;
sergsant-at-arms, Michael Bakey.
Evening journal., 1899-08-24
WAS UNFURLED TODAY.
NEW CHURCH FLAG TO FLY FROM
BISHOPSTEAD AT Z O'CLOCK
THIS EVENING

NEW CHURCH FLAG TO FLY FROM
BIsHOPSTEAD AT O'CLOCK
THIS EVENING.
The first and only church flag in the
world was unfurled from a flag
pole on the lawn at Bishopstead. the
home Of Right Rev Leighton
Coleman. at Z o'clock this morning.
This being a church holiday, and
st. Bartholomew Day, it was thought
TO be an appropriate day for the un-
|furling of the flag.
The fag-pole is sixty feet high and
is located at the eastern end Of the
bishops chapel, and was the gift of a
man confirmed at Bishopstead it has
recently been regilded and painted.
There is a ball and cross on the tor
Of the pole. The ball signifies the
earth and the cross is the emblem o.
christianity.
The flag is a very handsome one, an,
is 8 feet 6 inches square. II is made o.
bunting. and has thirteen bars Of rec
and white, alternately, with a centre
field Of white, in which is the Episco-
pal emblem, a cross in purple.
Never before has any religious or
ganization adopted as its emblem q
flag, and the institution Of church
nag by Bishop Coleman is a matter oI
international importance.
Evening journal., 1899-08-24
suELIPOT PARK.

The performance at Shellpot Park at
tracted another large crowd to the re-
sort last night. The acts are all pleas
ing and park visitors can be assured
of witnessing an interesting entertain
ment. The comedy-drama OF Condlt
and Morey is one of the features OF the
performance. 1t is replete with bright
humor and pathetic incidents. Sanford
and Stuart are as funny as ever, and
they always keep the audience laugh
ing. Alice Ensel, the contralto, con-
tinues to delight park visitors with her
rich voice, and the rest of the acts are
all pleasing. There were many ire
men at the park last night, and the
voting at times was quite heavy. The
Phoenix Company is taking a very
strong interest in the contest, and each
evening has a delegation Of boomers at
the park.
Evening journal., 1899-08-24
WILLIAM MASON INJURED.

William Mason, living at No. 232
Monroe street, and employed as a
painter by the Philadelphia, Whining
ton and Baltimore Railroad Company,
fell from a scaffold while assisting In
painting a railroad bridge near Baltl-
more, and was painfully, but not fa-
tally injured, yesterday afternoon. He
was brought to this city, where his
wounds were dressed by DR.. James A.
Draper, after which he was sent to his
home.
Evening journal., 1899-08-24
A SUDDEN DEATH.

Timothy Sullivan, aged 55 years, Of
No. 4 Klund street, died suddenly this
morning in the yard Of his residence.
Sullivan, who was employed at the
Diamond Steel Company's works as a
laborer, went into the yard with his
children, and was suddenly stricken
with heart failure. Coroner Vandever
was notified, but after looking into the
facts decided that it was not necessary
to hold an inquest.