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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-09-14

There is some relation between ex-
traordinary activity of mind and insan-
ity. Geniuses are apt to exhibit symp-
toms of mental alienation, and, singu-
lar to relate, their children are usually
inferior to those of average men. For
instance, Cromwell was a hypochon-
driac, and had visions; Dean Swift in
herited insanity, and was himself not
a little mad; Shelly was called by his
friends Mad Shelly" Charles Lamb
went crazy; johnson was another by
pochondriac; Coleridge was a morbid
maniac; Milton was of a morbid turn
of mind, nearly approaching insanity
modern ideas as to hades are largely
formed on the description evolved by
his diseased imagination-and Byron
said he YVES visited by ghosts.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-09-14
RACE CAUSED DEATH.
the Oaks Never Knew "A Thing
About the Tragedy.

Many strange dramas have been en-
acted in the world of the turf, but the
grimmest of them all was one, told by
an old English turfman, in which Crock
ford, the proprietor of the famous, or
infamous gambling saloon of half a cen
fury ago, was the hero. Crockford was
the owner of the favorite for the derby
of 1874, which was poisoned on the very
eve of the race. The annoyance and dis
appointment caused by this disaster so
affected him that he was seized with an
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-09-14

tine elephant" observed the ma
bout, knows more than some people"
The acrobat doubted it.
For instance" continued the ma
bout, looking innocent, ian elephant
would know better than try to beat a
hotel bill by mailing his trunk to the
floor to make it seem heavy"
Here the acrobat got red in the face
and walked away, while the clDw and
the equestrienne laughed quietly De
troit journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-09-14

People who wear false hair will be
Interested in the announcement of a
strange discovery made at Antwerp. In
that city bale of human hair, weigh
ing 172 pounds, was stolen from rail-
road station. 1t was afterward learned
that the hair had been clipped from the
heads of lunatics and convicts in public
asylums and prisons.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-09-14
wonders of the Cactus.

A plant that will furnish you with a
toothpick or pint of water; that has
no leaves, and yet sometimes weighs a
ton; that can live without moisture
and blooms in the night; that some
times is 10 feet high and agin measures
n couple of inches-surely the cactus is
entitled to be called the wonder of all
the growing things on earth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-09-14

expressive aphorisms "Tempus fugit,"
"Memento mort" Above is a wooden
cloth-covered canopy, supported by
round wooden pillars, round which part
of the tattered fringe still hangs. The
hearse was purchased by the parish for
the sum of 500, and the first to use it
was Alexander, tenth Lord Blantyse,
who died in November, 1888. The par
ish records show that as this was the
only hearse in the locality, it was a
lucrative investment. The hearse
ceased to be used after 1S43. The
ground on which its shed stands was
wanted few years ago, but the parish
vestrymen refused TO allow the hearse
to be moved for fear it would go to
pieces like the ''onehorse shay"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-09-14

''They tell me your daughter is learn
ing TO sing"
81 don't know. She is taking vocal
exercises. indianapolis Journal.
The evening times., 1899-06-02
PROPOSED PEANUT TRUST.
The Option ON VirEinia Plants T.!
ptrcs. But Hay Be Renewed.

ptrcS. But 10y ne HenewtO.
Norfolk, Va, June 2.-The options upon
the peanut cleaning plants in Virginia Sc
cured by Charles E. W. Smith, of New
oYrk. who seeks to form trust expired
yesterday. Mr. Smith has however. asked
for another extension to June 10. The
promoters state that he will be able to
close the deal if given the extension. and
although the cleaners generally are grant
ing his request they appear indifferent as
to whether or not the combination is
formed. This is due to the fact that be-
cause of the active demand and advancing
market the business has been this season
very profitable.
The market, while not quotably higher.
perhaps, is very strong, and ii is stated
that fancy farmers stock will bring 3-4
cents a pound in this market. Some clean
ers have again raised their prices and it is
probable that farmers stock will advance
in sympathy when this becomes known in
the country. Well-informed dealers say
that only five or six thousand bags of Vir-
ginia farmers goods are held here by COM
mission merchants. and the comparatively
high prices recently prevailing have drain
ed the country districts of stock. The TAX
ings of the trade are large and in some
quarters much higher prices are expected.
When the country is prosperous. the con-
sumption of nuts, dealers say, is large, and
peanuts have gone out from here in
stream for some months. The new crop
is five months away and some operators
say that there is not three months sup
ply in sight.
The evening times., 1899-06-02
CADET DRILLS AT WEST POINT
Imposing Exercises Before the Ma
tiOnal Board Of visitOrs.

Inn posing Exercises Before the Ma
tional hoard Of visitors.
West Point. N. Y, June IA salute Of
seventeen guns boomed forth a noisy well
come to the board Of visitors as they left
the hotel yesterday afternoon at i:30 p.
m. accompanied by Col. A. L. Mills and
the Academy board to review the. cadets
Of the Military Academy. The cadets
marched out arrayed in spotless white
trousers and formed into line. Company A.
under Cadet Captain Adams was selected
to escort the colors from the quarters of
the commandant to the battalion
As the company formed in front Of Col
onel Helms quarters Miss Julia Dent Grant
stepped to the front OF the piazza and pre-
sented beautiful silk flag to Cadet Color
Sergeant Watson. while the trumpets blew
the color salute and the cadets presented
arms. Review then followed. the cadets
marching by first in quick time and again
on double time. The splendid bearing and
accurate marching Of the cadets brought
forth applause from the large crowd who
witnessed the review. Colonel Mills gave
reception to the board at his quarters
after the review. and all the officers con-
nected with the Academy attended.
This afternoon there will be an exhibi-
tion drill by the cadets, who will show
the board of visitors how they can ma
neuvre q battery of light artillery. The
examinations today will include philosophy.
and chemistry by the second class. and
mathematics by the third and fourth class
es. The board mst yesterday and organ
ized as follows: Gen. Egbert L. Vieie.
president; Col. W. D.. Mann. vice presi
dent; Thomas L. Jett, secretary.
The evening times., 1899-06-02
GRAINED BABE WITH AN AK.
Then Mrs. Jevett browns Herself I'm
q shallow Stream.

Then Mrs. Jewett browns Herself I'm
q shallow Stream.
Toronto. June Mrs. Samuel Jewett.
wife of a school teacher. deliberately killed
her five months baby with an ak at New
Market yesterday. The woman had been
i'll and was threatened with nervous pros
tration. She was visiting sister to re-
cuperate. After killing her child in the
barn she drowned herself in five inches of
water in a stream.
A short time ago crazy girl named
Saxton killed her sister here through grief
at the thought Of parting. 1t having been
the intention of the murdered girl to get
married. There is talk now of legislation
for the compulsory confinement of dement,
ed persons II their symptoms appear to
make 1t dangerous to allow them to re-
main 1t large,
The evening times., 1899-06-02
POISONED AT A CHURCH FAIR.
Many People Made Ill BY Eating Ice
Cream.

Eastport, L. l.. June Fifty persons in
| this and nearby villages were poisoned by
| eating ice cream at a church festival We'd
nesday night. and from midnight until day
light there was no rest in the neighbor-
hood. No fatalities have been reported.
and 1t is believed all will recover. The fes-
tival was under the auspices OF the Ladies'
Aid Society Of the Methodist Church here
musical and literary programme preced-
ed the serving Of refreshments. when ice
cream and strawberries were provided in
abundance. The cream WAS homemade and
OF two varieties. vanilla and chocolate.
The festival WAS over by IL o'clock, and
laughing and chatting. the crowd sought
their homes. At midnight came the first
alarm. and before the frst physician had
been summoned from his bed a dozen more
came. All OF the sufferers gave the same
symptoms. the most prominent OF which
were violent pains in the stomach. In some
cases whole families were stricken.
In the home of E. W. Penny. agent on
the Long Island Railroad, several were i'll.
and Mr.. Penny sent his daughter. Eva six
teen years old. on her bicycle for DR.. B. 8.
Rogers. The way was dark and lonesome.
but the girl set out on her wheel. Before
she could reach the physicians house she
was Aoh1A sioAchtiy put NculiHucu utI
journey and arrived In fainting condition.
DR.. Rogers carried her indoors, where she
managed to gasp out the seriousness of her
errand. She recovered after while and
insisted on returning home. though on the
way she was forced to rest several times.
DR.. Rogers hurried to the village, and
spent the rest of the night hard at work.
At daylight he found nearly all his patients
recovering. but M. F. Penny. his wife,
daughter. and two sons were still in a Sc
rious condition. They improved during the
day.
1t was ascertained today that only those
who had eaten the vanilla ice cream were
taken ill. DR.. Rogers and others making
the investigation examined the favoring
extract from which il had been made and
pronounced it all right They then direct
ed their attention to the cans in which the
cream was placed to keep cold. and found.
it is said. that. while the can which con-
tained the chocolate cream was clean and
well secured the one in which the vanilla
cream was packed was rusted and corrod-
ed on the inside. This, it is believed, caus-
ed the epidemic.
Who is responsible for the condition of
the can is not known. Unless death
should occur from the mysterious Illness
it is not probable that the investigation
will be pushed further.
The evening times., 1899-06-02
BANDITS HOLD UP A STAGE.

One of the Robbers q Young and
Pretty Woman.
Phoenix. AriE.. June 2.-Word has reach
ed here that the stage coach was held ur
day or two ago midway between Globe
and Florence by Two bandits. Each was
armed with two revolvers. which were
leveled at the four passengers and the
driver. Five pairs Of hands went up In the
air and the coach came to halt. To .heiI
surprise. the passengers saw that one OF
the bandits was young and pretty woman
She wore corduroy ,trousers stuck into the
tops Of her rohgh Boots. red shirt. and q
big red necktie! and her curls escaped from
under her wideH brifhmed hat
She kept the victims covered while heI
companion climbed up on the stage and re-
lieved the passengers Of $3.50. a pistol. and
a gold watch.
The evening times., 1899-06-02
CRUSHED ,HlS FHREB
CHILDREN TO death
Wild Ct ndutet e Of a Farmer Who
Suddenly Becomes Insane.
Throws His Sons Into a Well and
Jumps Upon Them.
Had Been ActinE Queer of Late, But
Was Considered Perfectly
Harmless.

Thorntown. Ind. June ALFRED Wells
aged forty. a German farmer living five
miles north of Thornton. suddenly became
insane while returning home from a straw
berry patch half mile from his home. He
was accompanied by his four sons aged
five. seven, nine. and twelve.
When he reached an abandoned shallow
well he suddenly began crushing the chill
dren's heads with bricks and throwing
them into the well before any of them
could recover from their fright and escape.
He cast all four children into the well and
jumped in upon them. Their screams were
heard by the mother at the house who gave
the alarm and aroused the neighbors. Up
on their approaching the well. Wells
climbed out and started on a run for the
river a mile distant. He jumped into the
river and was about to drown when res
cued.
The boys were hastily lifted out OF the
well. but not until the ones aged fve and
twelve were dead. The third, aged seven,
will die. his head being fearfully crushed.
Wells was a sober, Industrious citizen Of
religious temperament and quiet demean-
or. He has been acting very queer Of late,
but apparently was perfectly harmless.
Wells is now in Jail at Crawfordsville. The
fourth boys injuries are not considered
serious.
The evening times., 1899-06-02
HABEAs CORPUS WRIT DENIED
Supreme Court Decision In the COeur
d'Alene Cases.

Boise City Idaho June 2.-Thc Supreme
Court has decided the habeas corpus case
brought in the interest Of Coeur d'Alene
rioters to determine the legality of the ac-
ton of Governor Steunenberg in declaring
Shoshone county in state of insurrection
and placing it under martial law. The ap-
plication was made on behalf OF William
Boyle, one OF the commissioners Of Shos-
hone county. who is under arrest. The
Supreme Court denied the writ. I'VE are
of the opinion" the court says. that
whenever for the purpose Of putting down
insurrection or rebellion the exigencies
OF the case demand it for the successful
accomplishment OF the end. it is competent
for the executive or the military officer in
command. II such there be. either to pre-
sent the writ Of habeas corpus or disre
gard il il issued
The evening times., 1899-06-02
Glorious News

Comes from Dr.. d. B. Cargile, OF washita, L r
He writes: -Four bottles Of Electric Bitter.
have cured Mrs. Brewer Of scrofula, which had
caused her great suffering for years. Terrible
sores would break out on her head and face, ana
the best doctors could give no help; but he,
cure is complete and her health is excellent. u
This shows what thousands have proved
that Electric Bitters is the best blood puriie,
known. It's the supreme remedy for eczema,
tetter. alt rheum,, ulcers, boils. and runnina
cores. 1t stimulates liver. kidneys. and bowels
expels poisons. helps digestion, builds up the
strength Only so cents. Sold by Henry Evans.
Druggist, 93S Street Guaranteed
The evening times., 1899-06-02
A Peculiar Horse Epidemic.

Lexington. Va. June Prom Fiumen, Rock.
bridge county, comes the report of the death oi
many horses in that part of the county from a
peculiar disease, which is thought to be an cpl
demic. Many OF the horses are unit for serv-
ice or work owing to this disease. Some Of the
horses have the disease that do not show any
symptoms Of it except occasional cough, and
by being stupid. Sometimes they refuse to drink
water. but seldom refuse TO eat. In most cases
the animal swells the top of the head and
back Of the ears. The farmers are eager to learn
what remedy they can use to save their horses
and what the disease H.
The evening times., 1899-06-02

garden party and supper will be held
this evening from to 9 O'Clock at the res
idence. 1908 Street. for the benefit Of the
church of St. Michael and All Angels.
The managers of the entertainment include
the prominent members Of the congrega-
ton. among them Mrs. Finney. Mrs. Stone.
Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Dove, Mrs. Yeatman,
Miss Bremen. Miss Chew. Miss Bonnell.
Miss DuBarry, Miss Bailey. and Miss
Wadsworth.
The evening times., 1899-06-02
w..hi.sto.i... in New York.

New York, June 2.-The following arri-
walls from Washington are registered in
New York hotels:
Broadway Centrai-G. Bradford and R. A. Du-
mos Continental-Mrs C. Charwin, S. s Fol-
som, Miss NJ E. Jeffrey. J. p. Lavenos, Miss E.
N. Mathers, and H. C. Wilson. Holland House
r. Earle. st. Cloud-Mrs z. Eddy, and Mrs E.
r. Marvin. Hotel Albert. L. Ewin. Park
Avenue-Miss N. Henderson. Marlborough-G
Hixon, and Mrs. R. Hixon. Westminster-E. c.
H. Merritt. Hofman-w O.. Shiplod. Cerlach-
W. r. Singleton and J. H. Small and wife. New
Amsterdam-M. Tilden. Manhattan-A. D. War
ing and Mrs d. waring.
The evening times., 1899-06-02
Novel Trial Of . Phy.iesa..

Worcester. Mssa. June 2-Dr. Garrett B. B.
Larque, Of Athol. 10 ou trial here charged with
manslaugiter by negiecting to treat Nrs Julia
+. blanchard. Of Athol. at the time Of the birth
Of her child. The indictment. which is new in
the criminal records Of the country. char.es that
the physician vas Engaged to attend the woman
by her husband. and refused to 20 to her when
called. The doctor denied on the stand that he
was engaged to attend the woman; also that
he did anything unprofcssional in refusing q
60 70 her whea called bI the husband.
The evening times., 1899-06-02
TOO MUCH POP KILLED HIN.

Allenbrand Drank More Than q Hun
dred Bottles in q Week.
Dunkirk, N. Y, June 2.-Albert C. Al
lenbrand, hardware dealer OF this place.
Is dead from the effects Of excessive pop
drinking. He was twenty years old.
Mr.. Allenbrand contracted the pop habit
a few years ago. and it gave him kidney
disease. His physician warned him, but
he could not control the appetite.
Last week he drank more than 100 bot
ties Of pop. On Friday he was taken with
commissions and delirium and on Monday
he died.
The evening times., 1899-06-02
LANSBURGH & BRO.
FRIDAY
,s.& AND .xx
SATURDAY
SPECIALS
.xx IN OUR -
Remnant Dept.

45o yards 3s-inch Black Bro
caded Etamine Cloth, 37Hc value,
I5c yard.
Sc, Ioc and I2Hc Figured
Lawns, sc yard.
I2Hc ard I5c Figured Lawns.
&c yard.
3o-inch Batiste, r5c value, &c
yard.
I5c and 1Sc Organdie. SIC yard.
Figured Scotch Lawn, sc yard.
2,ooo yards Bird-eye Remnants.
IS to Fl inch, sac yard.
I.2oo yards OF "A Bleaciied New
York Mills Cotton. &c yard.
so dozen Blue and Red Plaid
Doylies. 2oc dozen.
1880 yards Figured and Striped
Percale, Ioc value. SIC yard.
I.2oo yards Madras Ginghalh,
ISc value, Sc yard.
500 Boys Percale Shirt Waists.
I2Hc.
Remnant Dept. sd floor annex.
The evening times., 1899-06-02
scHRAEDER MADE TO DEPART
The "Divine HeaIer' Forced t.
Leave York, Neb.

York. Neb.. June 2.-"Divine Healer"
Schraeder has been forced to leave this
city as a quack. He pronounced a solemn
curse on the city and all its inhabitants
and walked out Of town. asserting that he
would never more taste of food until the
city OF York has been destroyed by the
hand of god for this slight put upon his
chosen servant.
The physicians Of the city found Schrae-
der imposing upon a number of sick per-
sons, and notified him that II he accepted
money for the treatment he was violating
the State law, which requires all physi-
clans to be licensed. He was told to leave
town or be prosecuted, and he left. leaving
his maledictions behind. Some people ac-
cuse Schraeder Of causing the recent cy-
clones,
The evening times., 1899-06-02
Mrs yakobdysskd Sues fer Divors

Mrs Jak0b6vvska Sues fer Divorce.
London. June ss..asrah Jakobo~ski. formeri,
the widow Of Alfred brown. OF Buffalo. N Y.
has peti.ioaed for divorce from her husband
Edward Jakobowski "a musician. The couple were
married at ST. James, New York, in 1896. The
petitioner alleges that the defendant suggested
that she. go to Brussels to study singing. which
she did. When she returned she found her hus
band touring and living with a member Of the
Milford Sir Smiths Company. The case has beer
adjourned pending q fuller Identification Of the
The evening times., 1899-06-02
SHOOTS AND KILLS HIS cHUM
Fatal Quarrel Between Young Men
I'm Galveston.


I'm Galveston.
Galveston, Texas. June Thomas Turn
ley shot and instantly killed Harry Shee-
han. in front of Fields jewelry store on
Market Street last night TURNKEY is nine
teen and Sheehan was twenty-t three years
of age. They were chums. both musicians.
and a half hour before the tragedy were
singing together in Googan's music store.
TURNKEY fired two shots only one taking
effect. That entered Sheehan's head,
back OF the left ear and came out over the
right eye. The cause Is said to be a wom-
an. Turnkey. when interviewed at the po-
lice station, said that Sheehan had been
backcapping him and he shut his mouth
Beyond this he would make no statement.
Turnley's father Is a prominent real es-
tate man and is a candidate for alderman
from the Fourth ward. Sheehan's parents
reside near Bridgeport. Texas. and his only
relative here is an older brother.
The evening times., 1899-06-02
General ia. walker. Trial.

Bristol. Va. June 2.-The case against Gen.
James A. Walker Tor shooting ". 8. Hamilton
with intent to kill during the trial Of the Rhea-
Walker Congressional contested election case in
this city hist March, and several times postponed.
has been set for next Monday. June S. before the
corporation court. motion will probably be
made for . change Of venue and trial in the
county court of the adjoining county.
The evening times., 1899-06-02
A DESPERATE HUSBAND.
Shoots His Wife, Kills His Mother
in.LaNN. md Commits Suicide.

in-LaSv, and Commits Suicide.
to the house Of his mother-in-iaw, Mary
Sopp, yesterday afternoon, to see his wife.
who had recently left him. They soon got
into quarrel. Herzog pulled a revolver
and began shooting. The bullet shot struck
his wife in the stomach. and the second in
the breast. She was mortally wounded. He
then Snft bullet into the head OF his
mother -in-lsw. causing instant death. Her
zog next killed himself. The young wife
was taken to the hospital. where the physi-
clans say she cannot live.
The evening times., 1899-06-02
Another Protest Against Roberts.

York. Pa. June 2.-The General Synod
OF the entire Lutheran Church OF this
country, in session here yesterday. protest.
ed the seating of Congressman elect Brig
ham H. Roberts. of Utah. The Synod also
reports an increase to the Church last year
of 235.000 members. a gain OF 5000 over
any preceding year.
The evening times., 1899-06-02
Smallpox in virginia.

Danville. Va. June 1.-TWO more cases of
smallpox were reported in the Fourth ward, on
the north side of the river. yesterday. William
stiies dealer in leaf tobacco. and his wife are
victims. They live within a stones throw Of
the public school building. The disease is sup
posed to have been carried to their house by a
colored woman. who was employed as a cook
She came two weeks ago from the neighborhood
OF Anderson's store. in the county, where there
are several cases. and from where the other case
was brought to the Fourth ward. The woman
was taken sick, and went back to her home in
the country before the disease developed
The evening times., 1899-06-02
Robbed Of . Purse in . Church.

Mn Mary Rutherford. in a report to the po-
lice. states that while she was ut prayer in st.
Patricks Church. at the corner Of Tenth and G
Streets about 4:3o o'clock yesterday afternoon
she was robbed Of black leather pocketbook,
containing Us in bills and change. tugether with
cards. etc She states that she placed the pock.
etbook on the seat beside her in the pew she oc-
eupied, and engaged in prayer Later. when she
booked for the purse. It had disaPpeared.
The evening times., 1899-06-02
BattlesAip nM.oa. In Dry Deck.

Newport News, June 2.-The first class battle
ship Illinois. whicA uas launched October 4, uest
in. the dry dock last evening for the arst time.
The Illinois win receive her propeller wheels and
rudder, and the bottom Of the ship viii be paint
ed while in the dock. She viii remain in for
several dAxA
The evening times., 1899-06-02

Mrs. U. S. Grant went to New York yes
terday for a fortnight's visit. She is regis
tered at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
The evening times., 1899-06-02
Hosiery prices cat.

Ladies' Isle thread hose of fine
quality. in black and fancy effects
innumerable, including stripes.
plaids. polka dots, and black with
fancy tops, and silk embroidered.
full regular made. high 0PC
splieed heel and toe. which ~
are good 39c value. for..... ~
Children's fast black ribbed hose.
full regular made. genuine Herms-
dorf dyed. with double knee. 1PC
heel. and toe. go Saturday, ~
The evening times., 1899-06-02
A Railway Disaster At Flushing.

The Hague. June Am express mail train,
running at full speed, ran into the waiting room
Of the station at Flushing Last evening, destroy
ing the walls and doors Of the structure and
killing two conductors Two engineers were se-
rously injured, and several passengers slightly
hurt.
The evening times., 1899-06-02
What sa.p.s. win Get.

(From the Cleveland PIain DealeF.)
"when II comes Sampson's turn. sappose thu
girls will be smart enough to give him kissei
that are In harmony With his hardearned fame u
''What kind is thatf'
The kind you throw frvm q safe distance"