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The evening times., 1899-12-28
DENOUNCES THE ARMY.
Captain Armes Issues q Volume That
May Cause Trouble.

Capt. G. A. Armes, retired army Off
Ger, living in Washington, has written ,
book, which will soon be published and /.
said to be sensational. which may get thu
author into trouble with the military au-
thorities. He refers to his enemies iI
the army" by name and does not spare
therI in his comments CT in the cartoons
which ridicule some Of them. One officer
for instance. is depicted as a German emi-
grant just landing with his bundle, an
other shows the same man as a musician
in the army, third picture shows him
drinking with brother officers in an at
tempt to influence the decision OF a court
martial, and fourth picture exhibits him
as a brigadier general standing in a POM
pous attitude with the Adjutant General
Of the Army.
Captain Armes may not have to wait
the appearance of the book TO gain the
rebuke Of the War Department. He has
recently sent a letter to the Secretary of
War which makes serious charges against
other officers and attacks with some vio-
lence the departmental administration.
CT to court Of enquiry on the statement
which he has made. that a ring OF ''bu-
reaucrats" are running matters for the
President in the War Department. The
letter states:
Il respectfully cali your attention TO my
peculiar situation and the fact that l have
been for number OF years seeking jus
tice and honorable action from the War
nPp1rfm1nt- hut fhpre n ha a
portion OF an old ring connected with the
department who have been for years mis-
representing me and have had such a con-
trolling influence over several of the late
Secretaries Of War that no attention ap-
pears 10 be given TO my requests. | be-
lieve that an investigation of your de-
partment will show dishonesty and cor
ruption existing TO such an extent that it
will justify a change in several of the
officers and subordinates in whim you now
have full confidence"
Captain Armes calls attention to his new
book. in which he has incorporated, he
says, official data damaging to certain
officers:
In one instance" he declares. "a mur-
derer and thief was psrdoned out OF
the penitentiary and afterward COM
missiond a captain in the regular army.
Nv experience has been that many men
have been placed in official positions and
pass for gentlemen and honest men in
the army who, in civil life. would not be
recognized in any capacity where honor
able men are needed. 1t follows that
courageous man who is well qualified to
act as as bone-rattler In a minstrel troupe
will not necessarily be first-class briga-
der general"
Perhaps the most serious feature OF
Armes' letter is that portion devoted to
the late General Lawton and to General
Young both OF whom investigated Armes
while he was under charges and made
unfavorable reports. Armes' criticisms OF
Lawton are pointed. and relate TO that OH
GERS personal character. His comment on
General Young one OF the best-known
army officers. and now mentioned for the
brigadier generalsh;p. is very severe. An
other officer whom Captain Armes criti-
cises is General Schofeld.
The evening times., 1899-12-28
MARRIAGES IN MANILA.
General Otis Issues n Decree Regard
ing Them.

General Otis has issued a decree author-
izing the celebration OF civil marriages in
the Philippines. He cabled Secretary Root
20 that effect and the Secretary promptly
approved the action. Heretofore all mar
riages were celebrated by the Catholic
churches. and many Protestants and nom
Christians were prohibited from marry
ing. The decree does not interfere with
the Catholics. who may be married ac-
cording to their own rites. but simply ex-
tends the privilege of civil marriages to
those who desire il.
The Adjutant General has received a
copy Of an order recently issued by Cen
eral Otis aiming at the suppression OF
bribery, which, ii is reported. has been
extensively practiced in the Philippines.
General Otis says the persistence OF these
reports touching both the military and
civil service in the islands has forced him
to the conclusion that there may be some
foundation for the general charge. He
cautions all commanding officers. heads
of departments, and others in authority to
probe to the bottom any such reports that
may reach them and announces that all
offences of this nature will be suppressed
with strong hand.
The evening times., 1899-12-28
ship. to Sail s.mi-uoptbIv

United States Consul Jenkins writes to
the State Department from San Salvador
that the Deutsche Dampfschiffahrts Gesell-
schaft kosmos, line of German steamers
running monthly between Hamburg and
San Jose de Guatemala, mas announced to
the public that in and after the month of
December, semi-monthly service will be
established between the above ports; in
addition monthly service between San
Jose and San Francisco. Cal. and interme-
diate ports, calling at San Diego. and max
ing connections with the Santa Fe Railway.
The following are the dates of sailing for
San Francisco: Tanis, December 2, 1899;
Nolumnia, January .. 1900: Ammon, Feb
Iuary l. 1900: octavia, March IA, 1900;
Luxor. April u. 1900. These steamers,
adds the consul, have been running month
ly on the coast for some time.
The evening times., 1899-12-28
THE NEGRO ACADEMY.
The Annual Sessions in Lincoln Me-
mortal Church.

Sessions OF the American Negro Academy
We're continued today in Lincoln Memorial
Church. President W. b. Dubois, of the
Atlanta University. presided. W. 5. Scar
borough, of Wilberforce University, Ohio,
spoke of Higher Education and Its Rela-
lion to the Future of the Negro" Peter II.
Clark, of the Sumner High School, ST.
Louis, spoke of Epidemic Manias With
Reference to the Southern Situation" In
the evening President Dubois delivered his
annual address. his subject being The
Present Outlook for the Dark Races OF
Mankind"
The organization is composed of colored
men prominent in the ministry and in med
fcine or literary pursuits. who seek the ad-
rancement of negro interests through an
nual conferences as to conditions and
methods. The sessions are always well at
tended by the progressive men of the race.
The session will end tomorrow night.
The evening times., 1899-12-28
A BICYCLE THIEF CAUGHT.
Charles Alexander. COlOred. Arrest
ed hx the Police.

Detective Tyser, who is detailed at the
Pennsylvania Railroad Station and Detec-
and locked up Charles Alexander, colored,
twenty-six years of age, who is charged
with the larceny of bicycle. The COM
plainant is John Trainor. of 329 Missouri
Avenue, who reported the theft Saturday.
The bicycle found in the possession of AL
exander has been identified by Mr.. Train
or When examined at headquarters Alex
ander not only admitted stealing the bicy-
Gle but stated to the detectives that he was
responsible for four other thefts Of SINH
lar nature.
The evening times., 1899-12-28
Suicide nf n DnirNn,un

CRAIGSVILLE, n. y. Dec. 2S.-Peter
Mackler. manager o: the Blooming Grove
Dairy Company, was found drowned in a
small pond near the dairy yesterday.
Mackler had been missing since Saturday
night. and was found by some citizens who
had been searching for him. The body vas
sticking in the mud head downward. in
Rbout two feet Of water Mackler had
been despondent for some time. and this,
together with a shortage in his accounts.
is said to be the cause for the suicide.
The evening times., 1899-12-28
CHARGES AGAINST RAILROADS
The New Classification of Freight tu
He Investigated,

The Interstate Commerce Commission
has decided to send TO Attorney General
Griegs, in compliance with the request Of
the Shippers Association. a transcript oi
the evidence taken last week in the hear
ing on the proposal Of the railroads tc
adopt a new classification of freight rates
on January /.
The shippers claim that this evidence
shows that sixty roads east of the Miss
issippi are violating the Antitrust law
They Will ask Attorney General Griggs tc
begin action against the roads. and also
to prevent them from putting the new
classification in force.
The evening times., 1899-12-28
Deeds of Conveyance Recorded.

Three deeds of conveyance were put record
today. Charles II. Davidson conveyed tract of
land in the county. valued at s21,o5o to William
P. Kellogg, and the latter decided a lot the
corner of Sixteenth and streets northwest, to
John II. Nolan, FOR consideration of So, 600
John II. Nolan also decided TO William Kellogg a
part of the widows Mite tract for SIS, 500.
The evening times., 1899-12-28

The moving pictures OF the Jerfries-
Sharkey fight being shown at Convention
Hall are drawing larger crowds OF specta-
tors every day. The views taken are 20
perfect and the machine on which they are
run off has been so improved that the re-
production is said to be entirely enjoyable.
The exhibition seems TO appeal more
largely than was expected to the feminine
portion OF the population. fully three hun
dred ladies having been included in each OF
Yesterdays two gatherings. Altogether, it
may be said that the pictures are huge
success here. and that their exploiters will
profit considerably from the local engage
.nent,
The evening times., 1899-12-28
Movinx Into New Quarter,

The occupation of the old Postoffce
structure, left vacant on the transfer OF
that department to the city postoffce
building, will probably be completed by
January Is, 1900. The officers of the In
dian Bureau and Railroad Commission are
already established in the building, and the
General Land Office and Geological Sur
vey will move into ii next week.
The evening times., 1899-12-28

Columbia Theatre-Blanche Bates in Naughty
Anthony afternoon and evening.
National Theatre-Sir Henry Irving and Ellen
Terry in .'Robespierre;'' evening.
Lafayette Square Opera House-Robert Mantell
in The Dagger and the Cross" evening.
Grand Opera House-Vaudeville; afternoon and
evening.
Academy of Music-Rose Melville in ISIS Hop
kins;" evening.
Kernan's Lyceum--A Reeves Double" Com
pany; afternoon and evening.
Convention Hsll-Jeffries-sharkey Fight pic
lures; afternoon and evening.
The evening times., 1899-12-28
Policeman Harrovcr,s Case.

Policeman James r.. Narrower, of the Ninth
precinct, appeared in the Police Court today to
arswcr a Charge Of assault preferred by Frank v.
Duffy, of No. 1885 ! Street northeast. By an
agreement between Prosecuting Attorney Null
lowny and counsel for iTc defendant the case WAS
continued until Thursday Of next week.
The evening times., 1899-12-28
MRS. MARTIN SEEKS DIVORCE.
DesertiOn Alleged After Twenty five
Years of Welded Life.

feHrH OI W eUUeU Lie.
After a quarter Of a century of married
life spent with his wife, Julia A. Martin,
it is alleged by her.. that her husband,
Henry A. Martin, deserted her. leaving her
and her children without means Of support.
This statement is made in petition for
divorce, filed today, by Mrs. Martin.
through her attorney, Charles Bendheim.
In the petition it is stated that the par
ties were married in Alexandria, November
81, 1867; that shortly after they removed
to this city, where they lived together till
October. 1898, when he deserted her.
Mrs. Martin also states she has nine chill
dren. the Oldest of which is thirty years
of age and the youngest ten years old.
The evening times., 1899-12-28
Marriage Licen.e. issued.

Marriage licenses were issued today 10 W.
Gimer Dunn Charlottesville, Va, and Bessie
f. -Shallcross, District of Columbia; Charles S.
Malone, Norfolk, Va, and Roberta Blythe.
South Hampton, ya.; George b. stidman and
Ida j Griffith, both of Baltimore, Nd; Ogdelnia
f.. Gassaway and NJ. Estele Gorham.
The evening times., 1899-12-28
sheed waive. nm Examination.

William W. sheed, former employe OF the
Army and Navy Club, today waived pre-
liminarv hearing in the Police Court a
charge of embezzlement, preferred by Major
BENJAMIN Rittenhouse. L. S. A., retired. and
was held for the grand jury in $500 bonds.
The evening times., 1899-12-28
Register Lyon Goes south.

]. W. Lyons. Register Of the Treasury,
left for Atlanta, Ca, today to attend the
meeting of the Republican State C.ntra al
Committee of Georgia, which will be held
tomorrow. Mr.. Lyons is exrectei TO re-
turn Monday or Tuesday next.
The evening times., 1899-12-28
George r. Becker,s Return.

George F. Becker. of the United States
Geological Survey, is on his way back from
the Philippines, where he was sent to make
geological researches. On account OF the
disturbed state of the Philippines he was
not able to make the proposed investiga-
The evening times., 1899-12-28
WIN of CIlen Wnlton FiIed.

The will of the late Ellen Walton was filed
for probate today. The bulk of her estate IS
left TO her son, David 5. Walton. with bequesrs
Of 500 for marker over the grave of ]. B.
Walton: Sl,c0 for the maintenance of the child
Of David s. Walton; so to t. J. Walton; SIC
TO j. B. Walton.
The evening times., 1899-12-28
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Another Dress Cut.

Mrs VI. o. Chance, OF No. 20 II Street north
east. reported 70 Police Headquarters today that
while boarding car at the corner OF Seventh
Street and Pennsylvania Avenue last night her
dress was cut by some unknown person.
The evening times., 1899-12-28

There is no entertainer on the variety
stage who enjoys greater need OF popu-
larity than does Sam Devere. The come
dian comes 10 Kernan's next week with his
own company, and is ensured series OF
excellent audiences. His programme pro-
vides for the rendering Of two burlettas.
The Female Rounders" and The Crab,
together with an olio in which are intro
duced Mr.. Dsvere himself. OBrien and
Buckley mirth- makers; the Walker Sis
ters. soubrettes; The Newsboy Quintette,"
great local favorites; THE Lady Cecil
Troupe OF English Dancers; Ed Rentz.
monologist. and the Cineograph. a moving
picture machine. A majority OF the mem
bers of this organization are well known
and the performances should be consist
emily enjoyable.
The evening times., 1899-12-28
Twenty Cent. for Conscience Fund.

Two silver 10-cent pieces were received
by the Treasurer of the United States to-
day in an envelope addressed ~. S. Postal
Treasury" Washington, d. c., and post
marked "Philadeiphia, December 10. 1899" +"
The money was turned over to the con-
science fund.
The evening times., 1899-12-28

Temperature at j p. m. m-.....................2 .2e
Lowest temperature 6 p. m..................li IA
Highest temperature, p. m..................3O 80
The evening times., 1899-12-28
Held for the Grand jury.

Joseph Perry, colored, waived prciimi-
nary examination in the Police Court today on
a charge OF false preterses preferred by W. II.
Chew ard was held for the grand jury in 500
bond Il
The evening times., 1899-12-28
Cbe &ueuins Gimed
THURSDAY. DECEMBER 2s, 1899.
The Weather Indication,
TEMPERATURE.

For the District OF Columbia, Delaware, and
Maryland-Cloudy and threatening tonight FIJI
day fair; light TO fresh northerly winds.
The evening times., 1899-12-28
STREET LIGHTING

High tide. de...........2:3s AN. and 1923 Pm
I.ow tide 9:39 AN. and l0:03 Pm
The evening times., 1899-12-28
THE sun AND MOON.
PHASES OF THE MOON FOR DECEMBER.

Sun rose. se.....1:1s AN. sun sets.......4:46 F. n.
Noon rises ...3:I5 AN. Noon sets...-,..-........
The evening times., 1899-12-28
Sc, That Dollar ParIOr Lamp,
Best in the City for the Money.
EWERS BROS,
1920 7th st. N. w.
A Game of Indoor Baseball.

An interesting game Of indoor baseball will
take place in the Y. ". c. 4. gymnasium to-
morrow evening between the Y. NJ. C. A. team
and the Bureau Athletic Club Neither Of these
teams has lost a game III the city league, and
the contest promises to become interesting on
that account. Captain Tillman of the Y. III.
C. \. will put his regular team in the contest.
The evening times., 1899-12-28
knight. of Columbus Meet.

Potomac Couzcil. No. 43S. knights OF ColEm-
bus held its regular weekly meeting last night at
Maccabec Temple on Ninth Street northwest.
Business Of Importance to the council was trans
acted and all accounts for the running year were
closed up The council is in aourishins con-
ditian and liz financial good standing is of much
satisfaction TO its members.
The evening times., 1899-12-28
TIDE TABLE.

New ...............2d Full ................l6t 10th
First quarter. 9th Last quarter. .24tA
The evening times., 1899-12-28
TnnAY,s AMuSEMENTs.

Lamps lit today-....... DOS T.
Lamps out tomorrow. w....................G:26 A.
The evening times., 1899-12-28

ERIE MEDICAL CO., BUFFALO. NY.
The evening times., 1899-12-28
THINGS THEATRICAL.

Augustus Frohman. q brother Of Charlie.
Frohman and himself theatrical factor
Of Importance. frequently has claimed that
Washington verdict on an amusement af-
fair was worth more than that Of any other
city. Certainly, his statement has been
borne out in several notable instances. One
Of these is that of THE Jolly Musketeers, -
next week at the Columbia Theatre. The
opera was done here within few days OF
its premiere, and, though still in a crude
state, was heartily commended. Now Mr..
Angels returns with '"rhe Jolly Musket-
eers." success endorsed by every metro
polls in the Eastern portion of this country.
The star is better supported at present than
ever before during his career.
Richard Golden, Winfield Blake Walter
A. Lawrence, Edgar Temple, ]. c. Miron.
viii Vaudeville, Harry Brown, f. S. Bev-
erly. F. S. Dearduff, Lawrence Frye, Har-
old Lynn, James DAILY. Flora Enright, Emil
lie Knapp. Margaret Sayre. Toni Saveill,
Kate Franklyn. Mathilde Preville, Louise
Hepner and Minnie Method compose the
well-nigh uneQualed cast to be seen on
Monday evening at the Lafayette Square in
THE Princess Chic The piece is an
opera by Kirke La Shelle and Julian Ed
wardes. Both its score and its libretto are
said TO be charming and there Can be little
doubt that the production will be up to
the general standard of the composition.
The local presentation will mark what is
almost premiere, that of Monday being
the second performance Of THE Princess
The critic of the vaudeville houses would
find II difficult to imagine better bill than
Is being presented this week at the Grand,
but, nevertheless, another verging between
equality and superiority is promised in the
coming change of performers at that house.
Wormwood's Dog and Monkey Circus,
which attracted deal of attention year
ago. will headline the programme provided,
while Mr.. and Mrs. Jimmy Barry will take
second place with their sketch. Mrs. Will
kins' Boy" number OF other notable
people have been engaged, and altogether
there is a strong probability that the COM
bination will prove quite as effective as
that now being offered, and which includes
the "Streator" Zouaves, Maud Courtney,
Mr.. and Mrs. Perkins d. Fisher, and How
ards Ponies.
The evening times., 1899-12-28

All the and odds and combined will this
Offering rich m ends well soled lots and
broken will play gigantic part
ing We shall make amends for the silence the three weeks
these lines the holiday Your chances
purchasing seasonabe goods below the standard
greater n YOUR favor. We begin with
The evening times., 1899-12-28
Three Bargain Lots of Books!

Stoddard's folioS of the
worlds views. etc. 20
interesting handsome
pictures to the folio-a
bargain sure enough, for
the small price &c
The evening times., 1899-12-28

Highly colored board
back story books for the
children-each edition
well printed and select
reading. A book that II
delight any child. Select
any of them, and they &c
are yours at.........J y
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-23
CITY OF CoLumBIA FOUNDERS.
Hoodoo Ship Finally Goes Down OFF The
Coast of Kauin.

HONOLULU. Aug. Is. via San Francisco. Aug.
22.-Thc steamer City OF Columbia which had
earned the title OF n hoodoo ship. is reported
to have foundered seventy miles Off the coast
OF Kauai on Aug IL. She sailed from Homo
lulu the day before. but soon sprang leak.
The water put out the fires and was six feet
deep in the hold. Capt. Walker abandoned
her All the crew ofthir.y-nino reached shore
safely, saving the ships papers, instruments
and treasure.
The City of Columbia had bad record She
was chartered in New York in the winter Of
1907 to take n party OF women around Cape
Horn for the klondke The syndicate failed.
and tn" vessel was put into the trade between
Seattle and Honolulu, She was libclad here
for wages and was sold for Sl,5OO. She was
resold to the Chinese Company for $1,000. and
was to be used between here and Hong Kong.
She had often sprung leaks before. but they
were never serious. The Chinese Company spent
several thousand dollars on the vessel ia re-
pairs and there was no insurance
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-23
PREsIDEyr GOING TO LONG BRANCH.
He and vice-President Hobart to Attend
the Military Tournament.

LONG BRANCH. N. j.. Aug. PA telegram
was received here to- night from Vice President
Garrett A. Hobart stating that he and Presi-
dent Mckinley will reach Hollywood on Friday
morning and be present to review the troops
at the military tournament on Friday and Sat
urday next. Troop OF Brooklyn will act as
escort to the President and Vice President
upon their arrival at Hollywood. and will ac-
company them to Normanhurst. the country
homo OF Mr.. Hobart. Two companies OF ma
rnes from the Navy Yard in Brooklyn will
arrive to- morrow and by Thursday night there
will DO many camps here.
Jefferson Seligman. Chairman OF tho Naval
Committee OF the Monmouth County Mill
tary Tournament received a telegram to-
night from Admiral Sampson at Newport
stating that he would send one OF the White
Squadron hero and make landing on Friday
in order that the marines may participate in
the tournament
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-23
B1cYCL1sTs caUsnfD ON BRIDGE
Tandem Caught Between Two Cars-Theo.
dore PRtten Killed.

Theodore Patten. Al years old. Of 1873 New
York avenue. Jersey City. and James Mcbride.
OF the same address. were riding a tandem
over the bridge last night on their way to
Brooklyn. They reached the Brooklyn tower
at 8 80 o'clock. and in the jam on tho roadway
at that hour. attempted to pull In between two
trolley cars so as to pass by peddlers wagon.
For some reason car 1908 Of the Flat sh
avenue line. that was ahead OF them. stopped
suddenly. Car 707 OF the Douglass street line.
that was behind them. continued at the same
speed. and the tandem was crushed between
the two cars and both riders were knocked
from it,
Patten was hurled against the rear platform
OF the Flatbush avenue car. His spinal cord
was injured and he sustained a bad scalp
wound. Mcbride was luckier. as in his fall he
landed out OF the path OF the cars. An ambu-
lance was summoned and Patten was taken to
the Long Island College hospital and his par
ents were notified Of the accident They arriv-
ed at the hospital Mt o o'clock last night but
Patten was still unconscious. He died an hour
| lnfnr
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-23
GEN. BUTTkKFIELD BETTER.

His Physician Says He viii BE About Again
In = Few Days.
Acting Mayor Guggenheimer received let
ter yesterday from George W. Murdoch. NJ D..
OF Cold Spring. Informing him that Con. Daniel
Butterneld. Chairman Of the Dewey Reception.
Plan and Scope Committee. showed no much
improvement after his serious illness OF Sun
day. that after few days Of rest he would be
able to resume His duties on the committee,
Mr.. Guggenheimer sent congratulatory tele-
gram to DR.. Murdoch.
Secretary Foster. OF the Reception Commit
tee, received a telegram from Gen. Butterheld.
saying that he would resume committee work
within q week.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-23
RAISED NOTE SHOTER CAUGHT.
Coney Island Soda water Betrayed tn.
Character of Ike Money.

Coney Island Soda Water Betrayed the
Character of tkc Money.
The Coney Island police believed last night
that they had In their lookup one OF the men
who have been circulating raised bank notes in
this neighborhood. This man. who said his
name was John Brown. and that he didn't live
anywhere In particular. went into Wards drug
store at 10 O'Clock last night and ordered a
glass OF soda water. He laid so note on the
cashiers counter and the counter was wet.
The cashier was delayed in making change,
and when she picked up the apparent SO note.
she observed that the little puddle OF soda
water under 1t had turned green. She exam
insd the bill and then called the proprietor.
Mr. Brown was held until tho police arrived.
The note had been raised from So to $40.