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Evening star., 1899-03-16
PAYS THE PENALTY,
Prisoner Attempts Escape and 4.
Shot by 0fhcer.

Shot by 0facer.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
FORT MYER HEIGHTS, Va.
March Il, 1899.
Before Justice Stevens, in the county
court house, yesterday William Bryant of
Washington d. c., was arraigned a
charge of disorderly conduct. Special Officer
Marcy of Rosslyn appearing as prosecut-
ing witness. The hearing of the case was
exceedingly brief, but three witnesses be-
ing examined Justice Stevens held the
prisoner guilty and remanded him to the
county Jail, as he was unable to pay the
fine imposed.
While being escorted to Jail by an officer
Bryant suddenly slipped the handouts and
made break for liberty across the field
near the court house building. After pur-
salng MIN a short distance the officer DIRE W
his revolver and fired twice at him, the
second shot taking effect In the fugitive's $
leg, resulting in his recapture. The pris-
oner was quickly conveyed to Jail and Dr.
Fadely Of Falls Church telephoned for, who
came and dressed the wound About mid
night friends of the prisoner arrived from
Washington with an ambulance to convey
him to a hospital, but as the fine in the
| case was not forthcoming Jailer Nourse re-
fused to release his prisoner and the party
returned to Washington.
Late this afternoon the condition of the
wounded man was reported as being salts
factory.
George Kicks of Alexandria county was
before Justice Stevens today on a charge of
carrying a revolver. preferred by Officer
Marcy of Rosslyn. At the trial of the case
the fact was developed that the prisoner
had made an attempt to draw his weapon
on the officer but was placed under arrest
before he was able to use 1t.
Kicks was found guilty as charged and
sentenced to sixty days in the county tail.
Evening star., 1899-03-16
HEAVY Loss BY FIRE.
Barn and Contents and Adjoinin;
Buildings Consumed.
Correspondence Of The Evening Star

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
GLENCARLYN, Va, March 10, 1899.
Nearly S15 900 of loss was sustained by
Mr Courtland z. Smith of Fairfax county,
as the result of a fire on his place, the
Hampton stock farm, last night. The
origin of the fire, which was discovered on
the second floor of the large barn, is un-
known, but it is thought to have been in
cendiary. Several fine adjoining buildings
We're totally destroyed and four horses and
several valuable cows perished in the
flames. Limerick, the famous jumper, is
among the horses lost. A number of fine
horses stabbed in the barn narrowly escaped
death. Despite all efforts to stay the
flames, the splendid barn is a total loss.
and 1t is reported here that several narrow
escapes of serious injury were made by the
ffrefghters.
The Hampton stock farm is said to be one
of the largest and best in the state. and
MIR. Smith. who is breeder of live stock,
and well known in this section, will un-
doubtedly take active steps to replace the
buildings. 1t is understood his loss is al
most entirely covered by insurance.
Evening star., 1899-03-16
The Discharged War Office Clerks.

To the Editor OF The EveninS Star:
The Star has done great injustice. un-
Willingly no doubt, to number of eff
discharged from the War Department by
publishing under flaming headlines that in
making the selection the least efficient were
discharged. Even if this were true, it was
gratuitous But that it Is not true in a
number of cases is well known to the chiefs
Of bureaus. on whose efficiency reports the
discharges are supposed to have been bas-
ed. The fact is that number of the most
efficient clerks, certified as such by their
immediate chiefs and heads of division,
were dismissed, and a number who We're
thus reported as decidedly inefficient We're
retained the latter because they had the
political pull" Among the most efficient
who We're discharged it was given out as
a reason that already one member of the
family was in public office, and this
whether a good ground or not was no
doubt thu real ground, and no objection
would have been made by the victims IL
this had been published. The Star must
see that by CHASING these people as in
competent. even if their names are with
held Qor they can. readily be identified by
tn eir acQuaintancesb they may be deprived
from securing employment elsewhere for
an employer naturally asks an applicant
where he was last employed and why dis
charged. Several OF the victims have been
offered certificates from the chiefs of bu-
reaus under whom they served, and who
were best Informed as to their value, that
they had bean reported as most efficient
and mad received the highest rating, but
Evening star., 1899-03-16
INTEMPERATE AND JEALOUS.
Caleb Adams in Police Court On Com
plaint of His Wife.

Caleb Adams, a respectfully dressed col
ored man. was In the Police Court today
because of intemperance and trouble with
his wife yesterday.
How many times have you been in jail?
Judge Kimball asked him during the course
of the hearing.
only once" was his answer.
Haven't you been in the workhouse a
dozen times?"
More than that, l guess" was his frank
admission
Mrs. Adams told of the trouble she had
yesterday, and Policeman Hall related how
he had to struggle in the mud with Adams
in order to keep him in custody after ar
rest.
Yesterday morning Adams called at the
house of a resident of lexington, where
his wife is in service and made complaint
because she had not come home the night
before. She explained that she had re-
mained at her service place all night, bu.
this did not satisfy the husband, He
caused so much trouble that his wife left
| the house TO get him away from there.
He followed along the street and kept
| up his fussng,' the wife said.
And she made ii so warm for me- said
Caleb, that 1 had to go in the police sta
| ton for protection
You don't usually need protection, the
judge remarked.
Mrs. Adams complained that her husband
| had slapped her and pushed her about while
on the streets, and when they reached
North Capitol and 2 streets he assaulted
her with an umbrella.
And when I arrested him." added the
officer "he was disorderly and profane.
The officer explained that a large crowd
collected on the street, but there was not
one in the crowd who would assist him.
Are you Jealous of your wife," the judge
asked Adams.
Il certainly am jealous was the prison
er's response, and I've got right to be
So"
The judge thought the contrary, and
fined him $40 for the assault. For the dis
order on the street the penalty was 81
s
Evening star., 1899-03-16
The scindia Brought Into Honolulu

The Navy Department has received in
formation that the attempt of the naval
tug Iroquois to save from total loss the
wreck of the steamer Edward O'Brien
which piled between San Francisco and
successful. The O'Brien ran on a reef at
the entrance of the harbor of Honolulu
and the Iroquois. which was in the harbor
at the time, tried to haul the ship into deep
water, but failed. The ship will probably be
a total loss. Afterward the Scindia, whose
boilers had broken down suddenly, causing
the injury of four firemen, was brought in
by the IroQuois.
Evening star., 1899-03-16
Lace
Remnants
To Recover Da mares.

The suit at law instituted by Catherine
Keith against the District of Columbia to
recover $1,000 as damages, in connection
with the erection and maintenance by the
District of stable attached to the police
station house on 5tlI street between NJ and
N streets. was commenced TODAY bef1ra
Justice Cole in Criminal Court No. 1. The
juror being withdrawn and the casn cor+;
lied to Circuit Court No. l.
Evening star., 1899-03-16
Malignant Bisease Ab.,,nv

NO smallpox cases was reported here to-
aay' the last case having been discovered
last Saturday evening. Health Officer
woodward is, therefore, much gratified,
having reason to believe that he has s,,c-
ceeded again in preventing an endemic Of
the dreaded disease in the District. There
seems also to be decline In cerebro sninaI
meningitis but one death being reported
today, as against four yesterday.
Evening star., 1899-03-16
Admiral sampson,. sauadron.

Admiral Sampson reported by cable from
Puerto Cortez, Honduras. that he had
sailed last night with the flagship New
York and the Brooklyn for Caimanera
where they will be Joined by the Texas, In
diana Detroit and Aiarblehead, making up
a full squadron, and go southwark for drill
Good results are expected to follow the
visit of the New York and Brooklyn to
Puerto Cortez in the matter of effecting a
settlement of the Pears case.
Evening star., 1899-03-16
Simple Home Dyes.
Any One Can Use Diamond
Dyes With Success.
Beautiful Colors That Are Fast to
Light and Washing.

Diamond Dyes prepared specially for bone
use, and the directions plain and simple
that any one can nse them successfully.
All the fast Diamond Dyes make colors that viii
not fade. They guaranteed to do dyeng.
paeksge for package. than any other dyes.
If you want SUCCESS in home dyeing, use Diamond
Dyes and nothing else.
Evening star., 1899-03-16
Bryan to sueak ~ p...

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, March 16.-Thos.
w. Milan, grand chancellor knights of
Fythias OF this city. has been notified by w.
.. bryan, now in Texas, that Mr.. Bryan
would be here March % to deliver lecture
Tor the benefit of the proposed national
Pythfan sanitarium to be located here, Mr..
bryan was invited by the knights of Pyth.
Evening star., 1899-03-16

these papers will be accepted by business
men complimentary personal notes and
will have very little weight against the ut
terance of the head of the department. Off
cially furnished the press; besides, these
markings are not accessible to the VIC
Tins or thar would-be employers, and
they leave the employment branded by the
press and their employer as incompetents.
March Is, 1899 AN EMPiOYE
Evening star., 1899-03-16
LOCOMOTIVE FlREMEN
The Master of the Brotherhood Testifes
Before the Industrial Commission.

f. P. Sargent, grand master of the
brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen OF
America, was the witness before the in
dustrial commission today. Mr. Sargent
fired locomotive for many years and
worked his way up during long years OF
service until he was placed at the head OF
his order.
Preceding Mr.. Sargent's testimony, state
ments by the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers, Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men, Order of Railway Conductors, Brother
hood of Railroad Trainmen and Order of
Railroad Teiegraphers were read, being a
reply to the questions formulated by the
commission.
Some Statements Made
According to these statements the rail
roads do not blacklist men today, but when
a man is employed he is required TO furnish
q letter from his last employer, and the
operation of this system is in effect another
form of blacklist. No case of forcing men
to work against their will was known, ex-
Cept in the case in which Judge Jenkins of
Wisconsin issued an INJUNCTION with that
effect. 1t was recommended that some law
be enacted to restrict such powers of the
courts. They also recommended that the
running of trains on Sunday be abolished
as far practicable. They antagonized the
so-Called voluntary insurance features OF
some railroads, because this insurance was
in fact not voluntary, as the men could not
get employment the roads conducting
them unless they allowed the amount OF the
insurance to be deducted from their wages
This insurance also relieved the employees
from liability, and the money paid in as
insurance was lost in case of loss of en-
ployment. Altogether the employees consid-
cred that the insurance features merely re-
suited in allowing the employer to domina t
the actions of the employe.
As to Sunday Work.
In New England, Mr.. Sargent said, there
is very little Sunday work done in connec-
ton with the running of trains In the
west there is a great deal of Sunday work,
because stockmen want their stock put into
the market Monday morning He said the
railroad companies had a disposition to
there was a good deal of Sunday work that
is demanded by the public He said there
is great deal less Sunday traffic now than
there was five years ago. Mr.. Sargent said
he had been the executive of his associa-
ton of firemen for fourteen years and he
had never failed to satisfactorily settle
any differences between the employees and
their employers.
Speaking of Judge Jenkins action In issI-
ing an injunction, he said it had called out
spirit of rebellion on the part of the en-
ployes which threatened serious conse-
quences. Mr.. Sargent said he was served
with this injunction and was restrained
frorS counseiing the men. Had that injunc-
ton not been issued there never would
Pacific in 1894.
Mr.. Sargent explained many of the de-
tails of his order and the relations of the
firemen with their employers.
Evening star., 1899-03-16
Woman ms Notary puh,,o

Miss Jennie G. Booth has been given an
appointment by the President as notary
Evening star., 1899-03-16
Local Enterprise.

w. B. Moses & Sons have reduced prices
on every line of furniture-the new sprine
goods-nothing reserved. Your furniture
buying opportunity is NOW.-Advt
Evening star., 1899-03-16
Capt. E,erett,. penth.

The War Department was today informed
that Capt. William Everett of the 4th Ar
tillery died at Battery Point. Del, yester-
day afternoon from pneumonia
Evening star., 1899-03-16

Perry's To0thache Wax. Get IT. no
cheap substitutes. Sold everywhere. 10 cts.
Evening star., 1899-03-16

pieces part days selling especially
quality added such attractive price
Shades Cyrano Violet.
White Blue Turquoise, Gray, Old G0U(
Violet Tan. W "
Evening star., 1899-03-16

S+,;,- Broken lot of Stair Oil Cloth
Shoi- with muslin back: ten different
Cloth patterns; worth 12l4c. a 7c
yard ................. ~
Evening star., 1899-03-16

=. Broken lot of Mems Fancy
Shirts. with cuffs to match:
re sizes 13Is. IA. i5i2. 16. 1919
and IL only. Worth S60o
Evening star., 1899-03-16

Cambria Seme SSrR s,aa alip , Of Sansook, but
(IOWnS-with square, V. Empire and
high neck: trimmed elab-
erately wi th embroidery
laces and tucks; worth =
sl.................... I0C.
Evening star., 1899-03-16

No., Broken lot Of Black and Tan
MICH Half Hose fast colors; sizes 10,
HOSe--lo1s and IL. Worth 15e. 7r
pair. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ISs
Evening star., 1899-03-16

Short lengths of Point de
paris l.aces, worth Ice. to
: 2oc:. Tor l214c. a yard
Point de Venise Laces
worm from 25c. to 35c. a
yard. for 10c. and 12ISc.-
White, Pink and Black
Ch1non: A inches wide
worth Zoe. a yard. for soc.
ana Machine-made Tor
chon Laces. . to 4 inches
wide; with insertions to
match. worth Toe. a p
yard9TOMORROW.. sc,
Evening star., 1899-03-16

II pieces OF 23-inch Crepe de Chine, all pur
silk with the newest crinkle and of extra so
quality Upon the most conservative judgmer
worth ST yard.
Evening star., 1899-03-16

Is Boys Black. Brown and
Cedar Fedoras, this seasons
. shape; worth $1.25. 20
TOMORROW. =. -. OWCo
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-09

the visitors were trcr to express their
surprise a, finding the scrupulous clranli-
ness observed In all the departments dur
Ing The process W canning lh~ nlmon
They dld M, cxprc; to nd the same care
In a canncry that careful housewife
employs whcn canning her fruit The
beautiful appearance or the rsh and tho
drNtcrity % the operators In performing
their work was source ~ admiration
and wonder 20 thr visitors. nc'or lra".
lng the ,arncrrs each person WAS pre-.
ssntrd with a can OF salmon brArinE a
blue ribbon on which was printed In gold
letters. Souvenir. Columbia River Pack.
ers Association
At 2.lO o. m. the train came down 70
the cannery. whcrc the cXrursIonls,s
boarded the cars for a trip go Seaside.
Before leaving the dcpo, Superintendent
Mcclure had another coach added 20 the
train and invited all the lahc- who had
worked 30 hard 10 serving the dinner. 10
take ride TO IN" beach and enjoy "a
rest. The great majority or the cXcur-
,lonIsls had never seen an ocean before
anl ON arriving % ~" beach some s'ood
In silent awe booking az the great rN-
plnsc or wuier. while others shouted and
ran up ana down the beach Ike romplng
children. Many pulled on their shocp
and walcd In the shnllow water while n
Few secured bathing suits and toos a
bath In the ocean water Al too soon f'r
the happy crowd $50 O'Clock came and
AL aboard" was shouted for the return
trip. Arriving Al Fiavcl the party took a
peep az ths big new hotr and then brard-
cd the Raily Gn,zort. which vas lying at
the dock. FOR q trip down the bay Tho
steamer ~a1 doyn abreast Of tho ietty.
where the Point Adams He saving crew
gave an exhibition drill that was another
wonder % the inland editors The trip
on the bay was n delightful one. tho
weather was perfect and tho beautiful
scenery about the mouth Of the Columbia
was al It's best, and with the white
crests of the breakers on the bar all
formed picture that made a lasting
impression on the tourists
Arriving back In the city the EDITORS
were taken 10 the dcpo, and served with
supper. after which with many cx-
changes OF good wishes and hearty
/ thanks on the part of the editors 20 thclr
hosts for the extremely enjoyable day
they had spent In Astoria, they boarded
their cars for tho return 10 Portland,
Among the many things abou, As.orIN
that tho editors found worthy OF COM
mendatIon was the admirable train scr-
/ vice Of the Astoria & Columbia River
railroad. The roadbed was a feature that
they especially noticed, declaring that the
cars rode quite as easy as when on the
tracks OF rhe old-bullt transcontInental
roads,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-09
VOLUNTEERS COMING HERE
Dispatch from Washington Settles IN,
Manner Of the Volunteers Return.

Dispatch from Washington Settles the
Manner Of the Volunteers Return.
1, now seems beyond doubt tha, the
oregon volunteers will come In their
transports to the Columbia river after
making a brief stop at san Francisco. j,
IS now also given out that as the war
department, cannot spare the ships long
enough for them 10 20 10 Portland, they
will dlsembark the troops here and thu
state of oregon will be asked to furnish
transportation from Astoria TO their
homes.
This statement Is made on the strength
OF the special request sen; by telegraph
Friday afternoon to President Mckinley
by Governor Geer. as follows:
salem. Or. July ITO the President;
washington. d. c.: Under an implied
promise made By the war department
when the news first reached here that
the transports bearing the Second ore
gon regiment were going to touch at
San Francisco merely to land those
whose destination was that port, ana
mat our regiment would be sent home
by water as soon thereafter as possible
the people OF oregon have made unprece-
dented preparations for a patriotic dem
.ons;ration that should not be disappoini- :
I'd. No state In the Union Is more lOvAi
tD the purpose Of prosecuting the Philip
pine war 20 a successful termination than
oregon has been and is. and We have
made preparations to demonstrate our
approval OF the work % our boys tha'
should not be frustrated. Can We be as
sured OF their return by water?
"T T. CEER, Governor
And the answer was received yesterday
from Adju,ant General Corbln while the
governor was in this city on the editorial
excursion. Il said that his request would
be granted and the transports would IN
brought 20 Astoria, where the troops
would BE- dissmbarked. the transports be-
ing Immediately returned for service 70
Manila. and that the state Of Oregon
would be expected TO furnish Transports
tiln sor the soldiers to their homes.
This will mean much for Astoria, as
they Will probably In that case stay here
at least one day. while transferring from
the transports 70 the boats or cars. anc
the Portland fleet Of steamers will no
doubt be down with loads Of people .
welcome home the brave volunteers.
Many contradictory reports have here
tofore been current as 10 whether or not
the volunteers were coming to the CO.
lumbla river or by rail from San Francis
co. It ls to be hoped that this will finally
settle the matter, as oregon Is anxious
TO welcome her volunteers herself and as
soon as possible.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-09
BRUTALITY 10 ANIMALS
\ Case in This City WA Brings Out
the lnhumanity " a Mail Carrier


a Case in This City Wa Brings ouy
the Humanity " a Mail Carrier.
The condition " two horses be,ongins
20 - .. Taylor the Nehalem maicarr,er.
whicA are tied In a downtown s,aole, is
| such as to need the attention og The po-
lice. The horses have bcea ove;.g.ddvn
without proper ssddle-blanke,s, besides
being mIs,reatcd In o;her ways, and their
hacks are a mass OF fostering sores.
Large humps and other diShguremen,s
are noticeable all over their bodies, and
they bear every evidence OF the worst
Of in treatment. They are poor as snakes
and are simply dead on their toe,, from
all Appearances. they being about as near
ready 10 bury as horses ever get.
Notwithstanding their miserable oondi-
lion. their iuhuman master makes the
trip to Nehalsn On horseback With either
OF tAem eesidss carrying about > pounds
of mail. How he manages TO
get either OF them over the . miles 20
Nehalem Is mys,ery, as they dou', ,ook
able 70 drag one foot after anoyner,
Such a conditi-n OF affairs is baroArous
and uncalled .or, such an unnatural
member Of the human family as will
c5mmlt this crime against his w,ling
and faithful, servants IS osyond the pale
Of human sympathy and fellowship His
ac,s brand h.m as monster and saw
age. This man is evidently wlthou; a
touch OF mercy and 10 club a poor, mlser-
able horse 8 miles 10 Nehulem. as he
nus; DO in order 30 keep him moving,
shows that there are bru,es Ia mems
clothing tha, pegpetrats ourages on
humanity. the very recital Of which Is
disgusting and horritying
While there Is no humane socity In As
,orla to stop such brutality, the matter
should be taken up by the police. as no
doubt x will be. and such abuse of dumb
animals brsught 10 a stop, as this MAJ
ter Is a disgrace TO the city.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-09
PART II.
A CHILD ENJOYS

The pleasant flavor, gentle action, and
soothing effect Of Syrup Of Figs. when in
need OF a laxative, and II the father or
mother be costlve or bilious, the most
gratifying results follow its use; so that
It Is the best family remedy known and
every family should have bottle. Manu-
factured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-09
PROPOSALS FOR FORAGE
BEDDING.

Office OF c. Q. NJ, Vancouver Barracks,
Wash, July 8, 1890. Sealed proposals
in triplicate, will be received here until
IL O'Clock a. m, August g. 1899, and then
opened, for furnishing forage and bed.
ding at the several military posts In this
department, for fiscal year ending June
30. 1900. Information furnished here or by
quartermasters at posts. U. s. reserves
right TO reject or accept any or all pro-
posals or any part thereof. Envelopes
containing proposals should be marked:
Proposals for forage and bedding at
-" and addressed to undersigned.
]. W. JACOBS, C. Q. M.