davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1899-01-02
J. EvERTON RAMSEY,
FREDERICK w. PRATT,
Trn~tan,
de21- dads

GyON ACCOUNT OF RAIN THE ABOVE SALE
has been postponed until TUESDAY, JANUARY
THIRD, 1899. same place and hour
By order of the trustees.
j. EYERTON RAMSEY,
FREDERICK W PRATT,
rms
Evening star., 1899-01-02

By virtue of deed of assignment
given to me and duly recorded. | will
sell by public auction, at the sales
rooms Of James w. Ratcliffe, o2o
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, on
THURSDAY, THE FIFTH DAY
OF JANUARY, 1899, at TEN
O'CLOCK A. NJ, an unusual large
stock of staple groceries, comprising
$50 cases Maine Corn, 100 cases B.
F. Schriver's Peas, 100 cases Stand
ard Tomatoes, 2s barrels Pickles, 300
cases B. F. Schriver's Blue Ridge
Corn, IS barrels Saur Kraut, IS bar
rels Vinegar, IS barrels Cider, 5 bar
rels Mackerel, barrels OF Molasses
and Syrups, 10 barrels Beans, to-
gether with the usual assortment of
goods found in a first-class grocery
store.
Evening star., 1899-01-02
Local sports.


The sport record of 1898 in the District
was marked by many events of more than
usual interest, the first Washington horse
show being held in Convention Hall during
the early part of May being novelty of
great interest. There We're many entries
in the various classes of fine animals, but
the constant downpour of rain that ac-
companied the four days of the exhibition
seriously interfered with the attendance
and prevented the substantial success
which would have been otherwise assured.
There were excellent spring and fall
meetings at Benning race track During
the latter meeting the officers of the Wash
ington Jockey Club were indicted for per-
mitting gambling at the track.
The Washington Base Ball Club finished
eleventh among the twelve clubs contest
ing for the national championship. To-
ward the close of the season Arthur Irwin
was made manager. Recently many of the
former local players have been disposed Of
and the club will present u virtually new
set of faces hereafter.
The annual tournament Of the District of
Columbia Croquet Association was held in
September, the championship being won by
Duryea.
In the bicycle world the year was notable
Tor the proof of the success OF the boa rd
track for racing and speed test purposes
number of race meets were held the
opening one being in May and the closing
one in October; the last and it's immediate
predecessor coming under the category of
outlaw races" having been held without
the countenance of the L. A. w. Many
amateurs of local fame Were placed in the
professional class. For the first time in
local cycledom complete set of records
has been compiled, and among the number
will be found to be several worlds records
an indication that the track is fast and that
some of the riders possess good speed
These world records are held by E. l.. Will
son. made while he was an amateur; while
for the professional class Fred Sims holds
several good records, which have given him
the right to the title of the 'handicap
king"
Carl J. Mueller Won the mile District
championship in June. The High School
championship, one mile, was won in Nav
by w. II. Mannakee of the Western High
School The Arlington Wheelmen team
won the club team championship of the
District in July.
Evening star., 1899-01-02
CHARLES A. JAMES,
CHARLES c. GLOVER,
deI-dts

lyBY ORDER OF COURT, THE ABOVE SALE
is postponed until MONDAY, JANUARY SIX
TENTH, 1850. at the same hour and place
CHARLES A. JAMES,
CHARLES c. GLOVER,
dp1h-dts Trustees.
Evening star., 1899-01-02

JAMES W. RATciIFFE. AucrioNEFR.
Evening star., 1899-01-02
The Phenomenal Weather.

ex-coroner, November %: Maj. George Hill.
November %; Barnes Compton. December
B; David E. Holmes, December 10.
Evening star., 1899-01-02

TRJ STEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE BUILDING
LOTS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF l. STREET
BETWEEN 6rH AND TTH STREETS NORTH
Evening star., 1899-01-02

Ohce 452 d ST. n. W.
RICHARD E. PAIRO. Trustee,
de24-d&ds Office 4S2 La ave NV
Evening star., 1899-01-02
District Parks.

The parks of the District have been MAIN
tanned in good condition. Col Bingham took
occasion during the year to call the atten-
ton of the people to the fact that the chill
dren are not taking the advantage of the
parks to which they are entitled by the per-
mission that had been granted them TO
make a playground of the green lawns.
Considerable effort has been made to Sc
cure many needed improvements for the
Geological Park. especially to improve the
approaches TO that place. The last report
of the Rock Creek Park commission stated
that the park had conferred no appreciable
benefit on surrounding property.
Evening star., 1899-01-02
DUNCANsoN BROS, AUCrioNEERs

.e31-d&ds
Douglas Island news., 1899-03-29
MIR. BAcH's SAFE ARRIVAL AT DAWSON.
Angus Mackay Of Treadwel Received a Letter Announcing His Safe Arrival The Trip
 In-BacIiS Farm at SeIkirk.

During the month of January of this year. NIr. Frank Bach of this city left for Dawson He had a splendid dog team and in all other respects was out fitted in as good shape as he could pos ~ibly wish for. But the trip into the Nundike in the dead of winter is hard and dangerous one. His family and large circle of friends and acQuaim- tauces were much concerned as to his welfare and it was indeed happy re lief when few weeks ago word came out from Dawson announcing Mr. BaChs safe arrival there.
 Mr. Angus Mackay. one of Mr.. Bach x friends. received letter from him d few days ago and he kindly consented tD permit us tO take few extracts. which we give to our readers Mr. Bach says:
 II landed in Dawson on February 9. and had a splendid trip in.
 "Dawsom k very quiet at present. General complaint amongst the buSi- ness men. The creeks in general are turning out good. d good deal of work going on. Max Brakeman is in the swim and will come out with a good many thousands. Dominion Creek iS being well proSpectcd with very good results. Huuker Creek iS also looking we'll
 My farm at Fort Selkirk is in good shape to harvest a good crop the com ing season. Milk is selling on my ranch for Sl per quart"
Douglas Island news., 1899-03-29

The firm of Lindstrom Bros. has been dissolved, Mr. Gustave Lindstrom withdrawing. He will remove to Wash ington where he has business interests that demand his attention. We regret the loss of MT. Lindstrom and his fam fly as citizens and wish them unbound ed prosperity and happiness in their new home.
 The Delmonico Hotel reports the following arrivals this week William Curtner. Juneau: John Ash, City; E. A. McCrea, Seattle: r. l.. Alstrom. Skag- uay; Chas Magnor, Skaguay; Peter Simpson, Skaguay; Henry Schnack. Skaguay; J. H. Noonan, Seattle: Peter Curlay. Juneau.
Douglas Island news., 1899-03-29
CATHOLIC CHURCH.
What the Yocng Ladies Will do for the
 Building Fund.

Building Fund.
 The entertainment to be given at Oh mans Hall next Monday evening. April 3, will be for the benefit of the Catholic Church Building Fund and should be well attended The following program has been prepared for the occasion: l-Instrumental Selections ......
 ............ .MiIler's Brass Band 2-Recitation Miss Katherine Spiers 3-SOIo ............... MT. T. Williams 4-Tableau ..... "The Fortune Teller" 5-Guitar Solo Miss A. M. .Jordison 6-VOcal Duet ...... Misses Larsen 1-RecitatiOn .. Miss A. Mccormick S-Song, with Full Chorus .......
 ...................Y Young Ladies 9-Tableau. ..... "The Music Lesson" lO-COrnet Duet ..................
 ...... Messrs. Miller and Fulmer D-Vocal Duet t.................
 ... Messrs. Elliott and Williams 12-Flower Drill.
 Admission, 50 cents.
 A supper will be served after the en- tertainment.
Douglas Island news., 1899-03-29

to Be Tined By a Secret Process.
 w. J. Adams and Dr.. Carl Plaut of San Francisco arrived in Juneau last week and are registered at the Occiden- tai Hotel. These men are the advance guards of the Lituya Bay Gold Placer Mining Co.,, which is incorporated un- der the laws of the State of California. They are waiting for the steamer Dora, which will bring men, provisions and machinery for the company. She is eX- pected in Juneau about April ,. and from there Messrs. Adams and Plaut will join the expedition and pro- ceed to Lituya Bay, where the Ruby sand will be mined
 Mr.. Adams was seen by the News man last Monday and had quite an eX- tended interview with him, which we cannot give in full. however. owing to our limited space, but from the cOnver- SatiOn we learn that from tests made at San Francisco, Mr. Adams has sue ceeded in saving 9S 6-lO per cent of the gold by a process of his own invention and which is, of course, kept secret. The corporation evidently means busi- ness and has already spent between S25OOO and S50.OGO in furtherance of the enterprise. Mr. Q. H. Savage is the general manager and vice-president; Mr. Adams is the general superintend- cnt and consulting engineer, and Dr. Plaut will act as assistant to Mr. Adams and also perform the duties of surgeon for the company.
 We still have a few pictures of the herring catch at the Douglas Pharmacy.
Douglas Island news., 1899-03-29
EASTER SERVICES.
Appropriate Services to Be Held at the Con
 gregational Church Next Sunday.

Special services appropriate to Eas- ter will be held in the new church next Sunday at the Sunday School hour, 2:3O p. m. A service of song and recitation will be rendered exclusively by the children.
 In the evening, beginning promptly at 73O, a printed carol exercise, eX- pressIy prepared for the occasion, is to be used in which the whole congrega- tiOn has part. The music will be in charge of Mir. A. J. Coursen and Mrs Minnie Ross, supported by an enlarged choir of home talent, assisted by a quartette from Juneau.
Douglas Island news., 1899-03-29

Mrs. Jack Mcdonald and children started for Atlin Monday night on the Wolcott She joins her husband at Skaguay.
 The excellent dinner at the Delmon- ico last Sunday included ice cream that could not be eXcelled.
 Say! Have you tried those new ci- gars at the Douglas Pharmacy.
 Those ripe olives put up in bottles at the Treadwell store are the finest thing for the table ever brought to Alaska At that place you can always get the best of everything.
 Thanks to Mrs and Dr. Harrison for favors extended. To the former for a beautiful cake, the latter, repairs on tooth to eat it with.
Douglas Island news., 1899-03-29
Killed This Morning.

An employee was accidentally killed at the Mexican mine this morning. He was a FinIander by birth and was a common laborer. A rock fell onto the man and crushed the life out of him. The dead mans brother was accident ally killed at TreadwelI two years ago. His name is Andrew Dronger, and was about 30 years old. He was married one year ago and his wife is now in Sc attle.
Douglas Island news., 1899-03-29
REV. WALTERS COMING.
The Distinguished Missionary to Be the
 Guest of M. E. Church.

A large audience greeted Rev. Larsen at the M E. services last evening and heard a powerful sermon on What Shall Do to Be Sayed:" During the announcements. prior to the sermon. he said that Rev. J. J. Walters. who k at the head of the Alaska Missionary Board, would preach here next Tuesday evening.
 Mr. Walters will also conduct services at Juneau next Sunday. both morning and evening. and for men only at 3 D. m. Appropriate Easter services will be enjoyed by those who attend. A recep- ton is to be given in honor of this dis tinguished parsonage on Wednesday evening at Juneau and it is expected that the ministry and people of Juneau and Douglas Island will try and show the good man what an Alaska reception iS-a hot time"
Douglas Island news., 1899-03-29
LITUYA BAY.

The Rich Ruby GoId-Bearing Sand at that Place
 to Be Tined By Secret Process.
Douglas Island news., 1899-03-29

Mr.. W. J. Adams, J. J. Stick and Dr. Plant, of the Lituya Bay Gold Mining Co.,. made Us a pleasant call Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1899-01-04
100 PEOPLE TESTIFY.
Can Any Better Endorsement
Be Had.
REGISTER THURSDAY FOR LESSONS
ON FILE AT OUR
OFTlCE- COLLEGE OFFICE NO. 5,
OPERA HOUSE BUILDING.

GeorgeV. WOa5tenholme says: 1T gives
me great pleasure TO recommend the
Wilmington College OF Commerce to
anyone desiring thorough knowledge
of Bookkeeping and business penman-
ship, as the instruction given in both
these branches Is SO plain that anyone
could learn chem. The personal at
tention given each scholar Is more
than I expected when / enrolled In the
school"
The sunday Star, December !, said;
"The offer OF three months free tuition
rs made by responsible men in good
faith. who are amply able to perform
an THAT they promise"
The sunday Herald says: "The man
ayers OF the College are competent men.
VINO are ably supported by corp OF
efficient professors."
Register tomorrow (Thursday) TOT
the free term of lessons. An excellent
chance % learn bookkeeping. short
hand. typcwriting. penmanshlp, corre-
spondence. etc. An persons should
avail themselves OF this opportunity
College office No. 5. Opera House
Building. Market street.
Evening journal., 1899-01-04
DELAWARE WITNESSES Al HOME
DRs. DOWNES AND BISHOP RE
TURIN FRONI TGIE BOTG1IN

DRs. DOwNEs AND BISHOP RE-
TURIN FROI THE BOTKIN
''7'l3IAL IN CALIFORNIA.
DA,5er, Jan. 4.--Dr. Presley S. Downes
and D.g, i4emuel IL. Bishop, Two of the
witnesses " the trial Of Mrs. Botl1in.
returned FROM San Francisco last
night
The others. with the possible excep-
tion OF A,korney-Gcnenl White, win
arrive Tomorrow.
In speaking OF the case Or. Downes
says:
Mrs. Botkln will never be tried
again. The prosecution not only show
ed unquestionable motive and the clear
execution Of a dire plot. but the locks
and department. OF the woman aided In
sending her TO a felon's cell. to which
she WIZ be senteced on saturday for
life.
Her stoMdlty throughout the over
whelming arraignment and convincing
proof presented. was never shaken un-
til AtyOrney-General White addressed
the jury. Even then his impassioned
description OF Mrs. Dunning's fright
fu, deaGh never moved Mrs. BOtkin
until he prayed THAT she be put to
death, eye for eye, etc. Unquestion-
ably the strong and unimpeachable
jury never hesiated a moment on the
question on guilt nor will any court
reverse such n public sentiment"
Evening journal., 1899-01-04
PYLE TAKES INITIATIVE
Gives Notice of Bill Looking
to Cheaper Water.
MOORE WILL RENEW HIS FIGHT

CHIEF OF POLICE WANTS THE
PlAWNBROKERS' LAW AMENDED.
THE GOVERNOR AND ROMAN
TLANNlANY MUST RUN THE
GAUNTLET AGAIN MOVEMENT
AGAINST FRIsT FOR ENROLLING
CLERK.
STAFF Correspondence Evening journal.
Dover, Jan. 4-The fight for cheaper
water for the people OF the cliy OF VIII
mingeon was begun yesterday, Wheh
Senator Pyle gave notice OF an act IN
relation to the water uAXes OF thE't
city. The bill is not yet here, but its
object is thoroughly understood. II ls
to CONNIE, the Board of Water Comr
missioners to reduce the water rates
to a sum sufficient to meet the running
expenses IF the department and leave a
few thousand dollars as an emergency
fund. 1t wild be made applicable 10
this years taxes, ais Senator Pyle APP
preciates the absurdity Of charging the
water consumers more than twice as
much as they should pay, and turning
SS6. 600 over to City Council to be used
for general purposes and to keep down
the city tax Of nOn-cOneumers OF water.
The bin is now in course Of prepara-
tion and will be introduced before the
end of the week if the Senate doesn't
adjourn tomorrow afternoon until
Monday.
A GENITAL COUPLE.
Last evening there was q story afloat
that another Republican-Addicksitt
conference was to be held for purposes
Of reconciliation. A visit to the HOte
Richardson disclosed the fact that sew
eral of the members had gone home
and that, even if there had been a de-
sire on the part of the steering com
mittees of the two factions to bring
the members together again, the thini
was out of the question. State Chair
man Hugh c. Browne, OF the Reglllai
Republican Committee, who is no
only in command of the DUPONT forces
but also the head and front of tn
anti-Addicks movement, remains at hi
post.
It is singular fact that both Chair
man Browne. of the state or
Eanization of the Regular Re
publlcans, and State Senator
Frank Alice. chairman of the Unioi
Republican State Committee are smal
men and comparatively young in years
Both are men Of easy-gOing dispOsi
tion and full Of good nature. Will
they occupy radically different posi-
tione in the political field and lead fac
tiore which are irreconcilable. the
are, personally, pretty good friends, an
take no pains to conceal the fact 70
purposes OF policy Taken altogether
they make a genial couple, but th
bloody political chAsm between theI
is little too wide for such short-leg
ged men to straddle.
"A PHENOMENAL CONDITION.
There is one thing in this situatio
THAI l don't understand" said a pol
tician last evening. "Bili Gum is run
ming the Democratic caucus, and
Frank Wilds seems to be running tn
Republican-Addicks side Of the igh
That's strange condition that is b,
Evening journal., 1899-01-04
JUDGE BALL PRESIDES
THOUGH NOT WE'LL. HIS HONOR
APPEARED AT MUNICIPAL

THOUGH NOT WE'LL, HIS HONOR
AppIcARFD AT MUNICIPAL
COURT THHS MORNING.
Tidqe ]. Frank Ball, who has been
confined to the house for several days
with an attack Of the grip, appeared in
Municipal Court THE morning and pre-
sided over the session.
Judge Ball Is far from well, but felt IL
his daty to attend to court matters. lie
announced that there would be no ses-
sion Of court this evening, and all cases
se. for tonight Will 80 over
John Heck was arraigned on
charge Of stealing an overcoat the
property OF Gilbert S. Jones, from his
boarding house, No. 9l5 Delaware ave-
nue.. yesterday afternoon. Miss Hance,
whose mother keeps the boarding
house. testified TO finding Heck in the
hallway with Mr.. Jones' coat on his
arm. The man claimed he had come
there to get a piece OF bread. Suspect
ing that something else had been taken
she had the man detained and sent for
an officer. Sergeant George Black re-
sponded and after searching Heck
| locked him up. He was held in $500
bail for upper court. Mr.. Jones is in
Dover and was unable 20 appear.
John Hughoa. Colored, assault and
battery. continued until tomorrow;
Churlce Il. Whitelock. disorderly con-
duct. continued until tomorrow morn
ing; Peter McGlinchy, carrying CON
cealed deadly weapons, dismissed; Wal
ter Williams, disorderly conduct, dis
missed; James Montelf, drunk and dis
orderly, 40 days; John Reed and James
Reilley. drunk, 81 and costs each; An
drew Scott. drunk, 81 and costs.
Evening journal., 1899-01-04
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

Officers Of Corinthian Lodge,
Shield cf H-n0r, were installed las,
evening.
Rev William NJ. schaI, pastor OF
First Presbyterian Church. win adj
dress the mems meeting at the Y. VI.
c. A. on sunday.
john A. Caldwell was buried this
Afternoon from Chambers undertaking
rooms, at No. 214 West Ninth street,
interment being made in Riverview
Cemetery.
-Rev. w. c. Conoway win make an
address at the sunday Breakfast meet
ing this evening.
The Young Mems Democratic Club
Will hold its annual election tonight.
David Black was yesterday APP
pointed superintendent Of the fiiter by
Engineer Bond.
Evening journal., 1899-01-04
TIE PRICE WARNER SUIT
OCCUPIES THE ATTENTION OF
THE SUPERIOR COURT.
JURY VISITED TINE SCENE OF
THE ACCIDENT ON WEST
FOURTH STREET AT NOON To-

DAY-MUCH TESTIMONY HEARD.
The zuN for damages instituted by
George n. Price against the Charles
Warner Company still engages the at
tention OF the Superior Court.
AT yesterday afternoons session Drs.
Rile and Negendank testified TO at
tending to the injuries OF Price after
he had bcen uaken to the Homeopathic
Hospital.
John SilatOa swore he saw the ac-
cident, and said that the driver Of the
wagon, james Scott, cOlored, was try
ing to force his WAY acTOss the tracks.
He saw the car strike the wagon. The
motorman OK the car wbs pinned be-
tween The brake and the seat. The watt
ness stated that HE found the brakee
after the accident and that they were
both locked
Samuel w. Simmons saw the acci-
dent and heard the mocorman ringing
the bell.
At this mornings session Thomas W.
Smith and G.. T. Davidson, passengers
upon the car, testified to the nature OF
the accident and stated that In their
estimation the motorman did all In his
power to avert q collision by putting on
the brakes as hard as he could. Mr..
Davidson etated that the driver had
ample time to get out OF the Way w
| T.. Church, a fireman on the B. g. o.
railroad, s0w the car coming down
Fourth street hill. tt was not gOing
over five miles an hour. OFFICER Harry
Taylor and Assistant Manager Harvey
b. Vandegrift, Of the Wilmington City
Railway testified that the driver
Scott, had been drinking. The case ot
the plaintiff rested here, and at the
request II Mr. Biggs the court decided
TO give the jury an opportunity TO visit
/ the 6cene of the accident, accompanied
by balllfis after court had adjourned al
noon. They Will be Allowed 10 con
yeree with no one.
I'm beginning HIS defense Mr.. HiMe'
stated to the jury what he would prove
relative to the speed OF the car, thi
weight OF the wagon, and the condi
tor Of the driver. August Bickta testi
fed thdt he lived at Fourth and Tat
nall streets, and saw the accident Will
he was s4o5ing at his window. Tn
car was coming down the hill "like
Duuhman's anchor, head over heels
very fast. il was not under control O
the m0tOrmun. for had 1T been h
would have had ample time TO stop
before the collision. Cross-examinei
Mr.. Biclzta stated the m0torman wa
ringing his beil loudly as he cam
down the hill, fully fifty feet before h
came to TGtnal street.
Harvey b Vandegrift testified that
I mOtorman should stop a Cur. with tn
tracks in good condition. within tweI
, ty feet. M0.ormen are instructed to al
proach crossings with cars under ccr
troll and to ring the gong
Charles Warner president OF th
Charles Warner Company. testified {
! the .engsh and weight of the WACO
= and to the horses used on the day
, the accident. City Engineer George I
= Bcughman testified as to the grade
/. Fourth and Tatnall streets.
Evening journal., 1899-01-04
an IMPORTANT NETTING

SUBJECT Cur TAXAIuON TO DE
DISCUSSED AT THE BOARD or
TRADE MEETING.
At the regular monthly meeting OF
the Board Of Trade tomorrow night,
business of Importance viii be trane-
acted. b nAlnia
The subject Of taxation viii be taken
up and discussed at length after the
committee on taxation has been re-
ceived.
All those Who are Interested in the
matter are urged to be in attendance,
as the Legislature is now in session,
and this Is the proper time to take
steps toward any changes deemed nec-
essary in the taxation laws.
Evening journal., 1899-01-04
BOARD AND ROOMS.

WANTED.-Gentlcmen boardcrs: also
table boarders. No 3Oi East Fourth ST.
PLEASANT rooms, single or commu-
nicating, 901 Tatnal street.
WANTED. Room and table boarders
IA French street.
Observation-Disclosures for two second
story rooms; heat ana bath. No. East
sixth street, Delaware Bank building.
Evening journal., 1899-01-04
CHIN .DRgsN'S CHRISTMAS G1'NrlER-
TAlNAlENT.

The children OF ST. Michael's Day
Nursery are 10 have their Christmas
tree festival to-morrow afternoon, at
800 O'Clock. at No. 207 Washington
street The exercises promise 10 be
very interesting. All persons will he
welcome, and visitors will have an op-
por,unity Of Inspecting The premises.
Evening journal., 1899-01-04
BUSINESS NOTICES.

T. LESLIE CARPENTER,
Graduate in Music, University Of Penn
sylvania. Teacher-PianO, Voice, Organ
and Theory. Studio. 1908 w. 9Th street
LADIESi Chichester's English Penny.
royal Pills Diamond Brand are the best
Safe, reliable. Take no other. Send &c
stamps for particulars. "Relief foI
Ladies," in letter by return mall AZ
druggists. Chichester Chemical GO
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1899-01-04

stood. Clark, l6; Thhrp, IL; Douahoe,
3, and one member refusing to vote.
"A motlon 10 take a recess until 2 D.
M. made by Representative Robertson,
was carried.