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The evening times., 1899-07-18
PAN-PREsBYTER1AN COUNCIL.
Arrangements HeinS Made Locally
to Entertain the Delegates.

The Washington churches are looking
forward with special interest to the occa-
sion of the Pan-P Presbyterian Council
which will be held in September among
the social functions being arranged for by
Washington Presbyterians, it is under
stood, are reception by President Nc
Kinley, another by the church people in
the 'Corcoran Art Gallery, and an .xcur-
sion to Mount Vernon. The homes Of q
large number Of the Capitals representa-
tive Presbyterians will be open for the
occasion.
The Pan Presbyterian Council is a rep
resentative gathering of delegates from
the Presbyterian Church. North and South
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church the
United Reformed and the Associate Re-
formed Church. the Welsh Calvinistic. the
Dutch Reformed and the German Reform-
ed Churches of Canada, of Great Britain,
and Ireland, and OF the continents OF Eu-
rope, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Condi-
tions in several countries indicate that
some of the churches abroad will be un-
able to send delegates, but enough have
already reported to assure large and rep
resentative gathering. In the week precei-
ing the council 1t has been arranged that
the delegates, and especially those from
abroad. will have reception and other So
cial functions offered them at New York,
Princeton, and Philadelphia, in the latter
place banquet having been arranged, and
for two days the guests from abroad will
be entertained by the Philadelphia Presby-
terians The opening sermon there will be
preached by President Patton, of Prince
ton University, or, in his absence by Prof.
Dewitt, of Princeton Seminary. The in
ternational reputation of both of these
men is an assurance that in either case the
opening of the council will be auspieious
and impressive, The programme is being
arranged and will be published in a few
dayS
The evening times., 1899-07-18
Want. to he Fit to he Hanged.

Easton, Pa, July 1s.-'I want all the
food that can get to eat, sheriff, SO that
can go to the gallows in a fit condition, ;
said Llewellan Stout to Sheriff Laufer, yes
terday. Stout will be hanged on August
% for killing Harvey Wurster, the North
Penn telegraph operator, at Bingen station
last January. Il want plenty of beef, eggs,
and milk, for in them there is plenty of
nourishment, continued the murderer.
You see, am anxious to have the execu-
ton go off smoothly. and 1 don't care to
take any chances, fer if l be weak l might
break down at the last minute. You know,
sheriff, that if l am we'll fed l will be able
to better stand what | am to go through =
The extra food will be supplied him. 1t
is said that the murdered mans wife will
witness the hanging.
The evening times., 1899-07-18
KATHRYN N. NoRTHRoP DEAD.
A Prominent Member of WOmen's
Clubs Expires of Heart Failure.

Reading. Pa, July 1S.-Miss Kathryn N.
Northrop, who was prominent in womens
clubs in this part of Pennsylvania and for
the last three years was resident physi-
clan of the South Mountain State Insane
Asylum near Wernersville, in this county,
died suddenly on Saturday under circum-
stances which have just been learned.
Miss Northrop came to Reading last
Thursday and took rooms at the Mansion
House, where she usually stopped. She
appeared in her usual health, but friends
knew for some time she had been COM
planning OF heart trouble. In fact, she
wrote to her sister a week ago not to be
surprised to hear of her death owing to
her ailment On Friday morning cham
bermaid found her in a deep stupor in bed
Two vials. one containing morphine and
the other strichnine, are said to have been
found on the floor. DIR. Kurtz was sent
for, and he found her in an alarming con-
dition, her vitality being low and the
heart action very weak. 1t could not be
determined what drug she had taken either
to relieve pain or produce sleep. She lin
gered until Saturday afternoon, when she
died. In view of rumors about her death
the coroner made an enquiry and learned
that the physician gave a certificate of
death from heart failure. Investigation
then ended ~.
Miss Northrop was a prominent member
OF the Woman's Club of Reading. She had
a liberal education in French, German,
and English. She frequently visited Eu-
rope and was formerly resident physician
at the Warren, Pa, asylum. Her mother
and sisters live in Philadelphia.
The evening times., 1899-07-18
Canadian shipbuildinr.

Montreal. July 1S.-The Dominion ship
ping list, issued by the marine department
has been distributed, and shows that al
though last year there were a few more
vessels than in the preceding year, the
trend of Canadian shipbuiling is down.
ward, and the number of vessels of all
kinds on the registry list is steadily de-
creasing. Last year 27S vessels of .4,522
tons were built and registered, as COM
pared with 236 vessels of 1894 tons in
1897, and 326 vessels of q, ,243 tons in 1894
The registry shows that in 1879 there were
7.471 vessels, steam and sail, of 1882, ,O94
tons; in 1889 there were 7,153 vessels of all
kinds. with tonnage of 1,040,4S1 and in
1888 there were 6,643 vessels of 693. .7S2 tons
The value of the vessels built last year
is estimated at s1.1O3. .49O. and the total
value of Canada's merchant marine is
placed at $20,0o0,000
The evening times., 1899-07-18
WHITE MAN HELD A SLAVE.
Remarkable Experience of Steve Fell
in South America.

indianapolis. Ind, July 1S.-G. T. Nc
Kim, a prominent citizen of Thornton, has
received a letter from Steve Fell, from
California, which says that for twelve
years he was slave in tribe on the up
per Amazon, in South America.
He started with two other men. Mess1s.
Edwards and Boynton, one Of whoin died
from a snake bite, and the other from fe-
yer. Fell survived an attack of the dis
ease, but the natives charged him so much
for their services that he was unable 10
pay and he was sold into slavery.
He bore years of hardships until, in
final desperation, he decided TO escap, or
die, and succeeded in freeing himself, slew
his guards and got away on a raft Then
he found canoe and made his way down
the river until he found priest, who
helped him to Rio Janeiro, where he ship
ped for San Francisco.
The evening times., 1899-07-18
PLUNGED INTO BOILING OIL.
New Workman Dragged Out as He
Wns Cooking to Death

Norristown, Pa, July 1S.-A terrible ac-
cident befell Howard Richards last night
at the Norristown Tinplate Works. 1t was
his first day on duty, and in working near
a tub of boiling oil he slipped and fell
headforemost into the tub and was terribly
burned. He would have perished had It
not been for Richard Lewis, manager of
the works. who grabbed him by the feet
and pulled him out. Suffering the most
excruciating pain, the unfortunate man
was removed in an ambulance 20 the hos
pital
The whole upper portion of his body is
mass of blisters, and his chances of .ecov-
cry are considered slight
The evening times., 1899-07-18
A New Kind of Hoid-Up.

Binghamton, n. Y, July 1s.-While the
principal thoroughfare of this city was
crowded Saturday a man rushed into the
middle of the street and held up farm
wagon containing a man and woman, de-
mandng that they throw up their hands.
A policeman arrested the disturber who
gave his name as John Dagan and said the
woman in the wagon was his wife who was
eloping with a farm hand. He charged
them with taking $40 belonging to him.
The woman said her husband had deserted
her. and refused to have anything to do
with him. At the police station they were
told to settle the matter in divorce court.
The evening times., 1899-07-18
Jewel Thief Makes a Confession.

Chicago, July 1s.-Abe Gelula, the jewel
salesman captured in Chicago and held for
the theft of $4,000 worth of diamonds from
Michael Price & Co., of New York city,
has confessed to the police. He says the
stolen gems are nearly all in Chicago Ge-
lula sold all save few of the jewels to a
man in business on the West Side. He sold
others in Philadelphia on his way to Chi
cago. Price, accompanied by Serst. John
Fogarty, of the New York police depart
ment, arrived here. identified the prisoner.
and will take him back
The evening times., 1899-07-18
DEAD on A BAGGAGE CAR ROOF.
a CoIorcd Man Found With His Skull
Crushed.

Baltimore, Nd, July 1S.-The body of a
colored man, with his head badly smashed,
was found lying on the top of the baggage
car of train which arrived at Camden
station from Washington a short time aft
er 9 O'Clock last night. Wnen the train
pulled into the depot a colored man was
seen TO be on the top of the car. He was
taken into custody, but a few minutes lat
er was allowed to leave the station. Soon
after he had gone the dead body was found.
The station officials believe that
the man who was killed climbed
to the top of the car to steal ride to
Baltimore and while the train was speed
ing along his head had struck a bridge.
The body was removed to the morgue. The
man was about thirty years old and was
about five feet ten inches in height He
wore dark clothing. a brown derby hat,
plaid stockings. and russet shoes.
The evening times., 1899-07-18
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs Ethan Allen Hitchcock, wife of the
Secretary Of the Interior. who remained
abroad at the time of her husbands return
from Russia to accept the Cabinet portfo-
lilo, is now in Brussels. She expects to
come to Washington before the official
season begins
The evening times., 1899-07-18
PINEY POINT Ho- CT.

Weems lire of steamers leaves Stephensons >
wharf Sunday. Tuesday. and Thursday, at 4
o'clock p. M, foot of 7th st.. Washington, Steam.
Arrows,nith leaves her wharf Monday and
"Wednesday at O'Clock p. m, also On Saturday
at o'clock p. m, returning TO Washington
Sunday evening by 10 p. Wcems line Of
steamers leaves Baltimore on Tuesday Thursday
ard Saturday at . O'Clock p. M, stopping at the
hotel. Good trip for parties wishing to spend 4
day for salt water bath Chesapeake Bay.
je2s-lmo-enl WASH. B. WILLIAMS. Prop.
The evening times., 1899-07-18

The Countess de Lichtervelde and Count
de Baudouin de Lichteryelde. wife and
son of the Belgian Minister, will sail to-
morrow for Antwerp, on the steamship
Friesland. Others from here who will
cross On the same voyage are Dr. ]. R.
Armstrong. Mrs. T. Fl. Carter and sons,
Mr.. G. B. Cooper. Mr.. George Hickenioop-
er, Mrs. Jennie HickenlOoper. Mrs. F. B.
Johnston, Mrs. Peter Larson. and Miss
Mabel Larson, DR.. ID. ID. Mulcahy, and DR..
w, L, Masterson.
The evening times., 1899-07-18

Rev. R. H. McKim and Mrs. McKim
will sail for Europe tomorrow on the st.
Paul. Other Washingtonians booked for
the passage are Mrs. r. J. Barrett and Miss
Barrett, Miss J. Carton, Mr.. H. II. Gard
ner, Gen. C. H. Grosvenor, and Mr. Rich
ara K Tyler
The evening times., 1899-07-18

What you wart to drink is Heurict's beer.
which the american Journal Of Health" recon-
neiids as the best summer beverage because it
is the purest and most wholesome beer in the
Ipitfa States. Phone -g3i, Arlington Bcttln.
Co TO. case
The evening times., 1899-07-18
BURGLARS ROB 4 HOTEL
They Fire Upon Guests and Blow
Open the Safe.

A Fashionable Resort Near Engie-
wood, N. j.. Taken Possession of by
Masked Thieves-FiamfnS Torches
Carried by the Outlaws Cause an
Alarm of Fire-yisitors Depart.
The evening times., 1899-07-18
SUMMER RESORTS.
Lee White Sulphur Springs

Picturesquely located in the Shenandoah Noun
tains Climate cool, dry, invigofatng; water the
purest white sulphur in the Virginiss- Excellent
table. Hot and cold sulphur baths. Fine riding
and driving. Amusements. For circulars and
terms address
j. P. HoRBACH. Matthias Hardy Co., W Va.
ton 49, 4, att
The evening times., 1899-07-18
S7RAEGLBD Ills RIVAL
Sensational Features Of a Murder
at Chester, Conn.

Fierce Midnight Fight Between As
pirants for Young WOman's Af-i
fections-The Murderer Confesses
and Details the Encounter-Was
of Religious Turn of Mind.
The evening times., 1899-07-18

Mr.. Parker Mann has returned from his
visit to England to his summer home at
Eastern Point, Gloucester. During his trip
over he took an extensive wheeling tour
of the cathedral towns.
The evening times., 1899-07-18
Aged woman Killed by "a Train.

College Park, Nd, July 1S.-A colored
woman about eighty-five years old, who
goes by the name of Bette Bantum, was
struck by train 102 at Wells crossing on
the Alexandria branch of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad yesterday morning and kill
ed. She was told by bystander that she
could not get across, but thinking she
could went ahead and met her death. The
conductor and brakeman made every EFFORT
to avoid the accident. but it was isrpossi-
BILE to do SO. coroner's jury rendered a
verdict of accidental Geath, exonerating
the men on the train from all blame.
The evening times., 1899-07-18

Mrs. A. ]. Schafhirt and Miss Rebecca
and Mr.. Adolph Schafhirt are passing the
season at Lawn Cottage, Stroudsburg.
The evening times., 1899-07-18

Mr.. T. Sanford Beatty. whom report has
associated with Mrs. Potter Palmer in the
regulating of the social duties of her place
at Newport Is now announced to be the
secretary OF the China Develop
ment Company which will probably ne
cessitate his going to China in the fall.
The evening times., 1899-07-18

If you are looking for pleasure drink, drink
Heurich's Maerzen Beer. For phone e3I,
Arlington Bottling Co.
The evening times., 1899-07-18

Mr. and Mrs Frank w. Andrews. who re-
Gently returned from Europe. went at once
TO their summer place. Sunset Lawn, ="
Newport.
The evening times., 1899-07-18

MIR. and Mrs. Frederick ireland. of
Washington, are at the Stockton, Cape May.
The evening times., 1899-07-18

Dr. and Mrs G. Lloyd Magruder have
taken cottage at Cape May.
The evening times., 1899-07-18
WALL PAPER

WALL PApER-Rooms papered. S1.75 up. HOB
SON. 1912 NV. jyiS-l4t-em
YOU SURELY WON'T have to dip very deep
in your bank account to pay oIir bill when
We paper your rooms Only s2 up-and we give
YOU new. rich, beautiful paper and finest work
that skill can do +. G.. N0LTE, $40 9th ST.
NO BRANCH. jy15-u
PAPERHANGINCs AND PAINTIAG-TRooms pa
pered, $1.75 up; latest designs; finest work
HUNT, 461 G. st. NV. jy15-7t
ROOMS PAPERED, s1.75 up; our work viii
please the most fastidious. first class paint
ing at lowest prices. RICHARD 8. RYNEy,
9Th and ii sts. ne. jy1o-1moem
The evening times., 1899-07-18
Cun,berInnd,s Curious

Cumbe rIand's Curious Wild 3Ian.
Cumberland, Nd. July 1S.-The alleged
wild man who-has never spoken or opened
his eyes since his capture two months ago
was removed, by order o. the court. f-oi.l
the Jail to. the .almsnorse yesterday.
The evening times., 1899-07-18
Secret 0fs Health

Science has proved that almost every
i'll flesh is heir to originates in weak
stomach. From this knowledge resulted
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, one of the
greatest cures ever known for constipation,
dyspepsia, bilious9esss and nervousness.
1t is a purely vegetable invigorant. which
weak and debilitatsd. See that Private ate
Revenue Stamp covers the neck of the
Bottle.
Be sure ,Hostetter S
You get the SfOmach
Genuine ~.
The evening times., 1899-07-18

Chocolate and black kid
Oxford ties and Juliets.
featherweight CT
extension edge soles.
Never again will
you buy these grades
under 81 a pair.
The evening times., 1899-07-18
Ladies' Crash Q7o
Linen Ties, OiC

Hand-sewed s1.25
quality Crash Linen
Oxford Ties, in three
pretty styles-are
going like hot cakes
al the low price of Sic.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-27
OF MORE Than
PASSING NOTE
A Compilation Of Miscellaneous
News Matter in Condensed Form.
FRESH CLEAN AND BRIGHT

A Daily Directory Of the Hnppcnings
OF Day briefly Told, Though
Small Mono the Less Intercsting
and tRnt-IDfOrmntion For
Those Who Seek to Know aud Um-
dcrstnnd whit Is Going OH ANON.
tho People.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-27
HE ENIcNED LIP

Yesterday afternoon about > o'clock a
negro man walked up TO an old man
ON the corner OF High and Crawford
streets, who was counting his money
and snatchcd 80 cents from him and
ran off. The old man ran after the
fellow who snatched his money and
finally caught MIN. He not only took
the thiriy-iivc certs that the man had
stolen from him. but II cents besides.
ana then told the negro that if he kick
cd he would report him for snatchins
MS money and he would prohahlY get
SIX months Tile negro went off salts
lied at the loss OF his money and con-
sidercd himself lucky in getting off so
well. The old mani said to those around
him that he had cvened UP with that
nssI0 and was - cents better off
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-27

meeting. In the meantime but few Ii
censes on dogs are being issued.
Mrs. Foreman, an experience nurse.
offers her services TO the public. See
adj.
The work of remodeling the insurance
building for the Merchants and Farm
ers' Bank will be commenced early in
August.
Yesterday morning 4 small white
child sirayed from its home in South
Portsmouth and was not found until 3
O'Clock.
Ed Westbrook. of Dreweryville. was
in the city yesterday on 4 flying visit
TO his brother. MIR. NJ. l.. WeStbroOk.
on County
The Ding Bat Baseball Clubs suits
arrived yesterday and will be worn by
them for the first time on Friday, when
they Will play the Athletic club. The
suits are black, trimmed with old gold.
Mrs. VIM. Ashburn, who has been
visiting friends in the city, returned
last night to her home in Philadel-
phia.
More rain is promised for to-day and
Tonight
Miss Bertha Hart. of Boykins. is in
the city visiting Mrs. Chas. Tucker, on
King street.
The rain last night made items scarce
and hard to find. There was no one
moving around.
Superintendent !. II. Davis. of the
FERRY. has zone to Boston to make ar
engagements to bring the new ferry boat
here.
Henry Moore was yesterday com
mitted to the county Jail for three
months for stealing a bicycle.
Mr. II. Randolph Hicks qualified in
the County Court yesterday to practice
law
George Clemens was given one year
in the pcnitcntiary for stealing "a COW.
The colored excursion that went t.
Delaware Park yesterday arrived home
at S:i5 throughly drenchcd. on the
way homo two men had n regular set
TOO Tor short while. Warrants will
be sworn out for them to-day.
Mrs. Willie Everett will leave this
morning Tor Charlotte. n. c.. to spend
The balance Of the summer
Mrs. Charles f. Skeeter will leave to-
day for Corapeak. y. c., TO spend A
month with her sister.
Miss Jennie Jasper. of Mathews coun-
~. is in the city on II visit to friends.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-27
FUNERALS YESTERDAY.

The funeral OF Mrs. Bridget Boyle
took place yesterday afternoon from ST.
Pauls Chapel, on King street. The
services were conducted by Rev. Thos
j. Brady, at the conclusion of which
the remains were taken to Oak Grove
Cemetery for lntcrment The following
gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: Pat
rick McDorough. Thomas Nee. Eugene
Riley. I. O'Connor. John Mulligan.
Thomas Lawlcss. John Shaughnessy
and Michael McDonough.
The funeral OF Mr.. James LOOMS took
place yesterday afternoon from the
residence of Mrs. Jesse Kay. on Elm
street. Prcntls Place. The services were
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Beadles after
which the remains were taken 10 Oak
Grove Cemetery. followed by Stonewall
CAnp. =. v. and a number OF friends
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-27
TIE NUISANCE MUST BE STOPPED

III our yesterdays issue mention was
made about the nuisance committed by
me street car men at the corner OF
lilsh and Water streets. in shouting ut
passengers coming off the ferry boa I
about which car they should take. Yes
terday Mayor Baird issued an order
ana the police were instructed 10 see
That il was carried out: that none OF
The men should solicit passengers other
than from their cars. They could stand
by their cars and shout the place where
their ear went as much as they pleased
btc they must not leave it. and that no
personal allusion in r.; gard to either line
should be INDUCED in. as il was calcu-
lated 10 bring on Il breach Of the peace
and IL either company engaged in it. to
arrest them ana bring them before him
To be dealt with according To the law.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-27
IiIrSTINGS COrRr

In the Husi.ngs Court yesterday the
estate If Elizabeth Frances Thomas;
"as committed To the sheriff. on mo-
ton Of Mrs. Eaturah Palmer. Messrs.
j. c. Proctor. J. c. Nicmeyer, j. L.
Manning. G. ~ Brooks and II. l..
Hutchins We're appointed appraisers
George Q. Maupin Jr.. was appointed
administrator OF Mrs. Ann y. Maupin.
in bond OF Sl.So0, c. Il. Ashton. T.. u.
MaGnin. J. &. Ashton. j. +. Maupin and
O. W Maupin. appraisers
w NJ. Grogan was granted license to
sell liquor on northeast corner of Green
and Queen streets
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-27

We Keep every shape Of collars. I.e.
us sell YOU your collars. Chas. X. Wei
ton * Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-27
A QUIET HOME WEDDING.

n very pretty home wedding was
celebrated yesterday afternoon at the
residence of Mrs. Pett!grew. The con-
tracing parties We're Mr.. James p.
Dull of stanton. and Miss Bertha l..
Pettlgrew, daughter of the late Capt.
Pettigrew. OF Louisville. Ky. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev DIR. Fish
err. after which they took the G. and o..
steamer for their home i'll Staunton.
The bride wore neat-iitting suit OF
blue cloth.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-27
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Robert Law 10 Annie V. R!ddick. LOT
northeast corner Cooke and North
streets: $500 Portsmouth.
Thomas j. Morecock and wife to
William ]. TAFT. lot 5S5 Laurel avenue.
Prentis Place; $50; Norfolk county.
The West Norfolk Land and Improve
ment Company "a w. r. McCabe. lo;
on north side Of Jefferson street. Wcs;
Norfolk $500; Norfolk county.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-27

HOW TO ROLL \ SILK UMBRELLA.
To be fashionable the silk umbrella
must not DE so tightly rolled that ii
resembles cane. but it must be re-
inembered tina; unless it is properly
rolled II VIII soon come to grief and the
SILK show signs OF cutting" Before
beginning to roll shake out the silk
until no part OF it is confined between
the ribs. but ali hangs free. Then place
The top of the handle in the palm OF the
hand. with the fingers closed to form
Il circle. With the right hand. palm
down. grasp the tips Of the ribs; turn
the umbrella from YOU with the right
hand At the same time turning the left
hand toward YOU With downward mo-
ton. Then hold the umbrella firmly
with the left hand. while with the right
you take fresh grasp at the same
place as before And turn. until the left
hand reaches the right: then. when The
strap or ribbon is secured. the umbrella
VIII be perfectly smooth. with every
fold neat and snug and the tips in an
orderly circle near tile handle. When
carefully rolled in this manner The silk
VIII lie firm ana smooth. and there will
be no danger Of Irregular cuts from
crushing at the folds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-27
COUNTY COURT.

The case of Frank Best. who was
granted hearing at the last term. of
court, came up yesterday for trial. and
on application of defense was contin-
ucd until October term.
George Clcmmons was given one year
in the penitentiary for stealing a COW
Il. Randolph Hicks qualified TO prac-
tica law
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-27
letter was rs follows:
Wednesday,. Jun,

WcuncSUhN, JUNO y, noon.
have received karl'; letter. Let him
lose no time. We are counting the
days. ! send 200 francs for expenses
Ii he brings the promised irrcfraga bic
nronELMill at once appeal to my
friends. who already know of the mat
ter, and he shall receive IA magnificent
reward.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-27

ing that he is a heroic Offering of the
international syndicate which is trying
to save Lreyfus.