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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-12
FREED By A SNAPSHOT.
Success of an American Amateur in
a South American Jail.

From the New York Tribune.
A member of the Camera Club tells with
some pride of incident which happened
while he was travelling in South America,
and points out the result of it as a triumph
for photography:
1T was In one OF the cities of Peru, and
an American acquaintance of mine who was
there temporarily business was trotting
me around among the sights of the town.
After we had visited most of the show
places he said one day: Now, L want you
to see the old dungeon of a prison which
| they have here but it is place where you
cannot take your camera. The rules are
very severe against that. L wish you could,
though, for you would get some mighty in
teresting pictures. These people are unre-
lenting jailers and some of their treatment
of the prisoners is pretty medieval in its
character. Why, they have an American
there now for some alleged insult to the
government, and he is kept incomunicado,
as they call it-that is, in cell removed
from those of the other prisoners. and so
strictly guarded that he can communicate
with nobody. They don't care much about
having visitors see him, but as you pass his
cell, If he happens to be near the front, you
can sometimes catch a glimpse of him
through the bars. His friends are trying TO
get him out. but none of them have been
able to see him. and there is some difficulty
In proving that the prisoner is really their
man.
See here said I, this is chance for
me. / have small camera with me which
folds almost ttat-it IS a device of my own
and l Will guarantee that / can get 1t by
the guards. When are drawing near to
the Americans CELL you give me a sign and
l will be ready. Perhaps luck will favor
u.s.
Well, smuggling the camera In was easy.
Even If those keepers had found 1t they
wouldn't have recognized it as one. As we
came near the incomunicado' cell my friend
nudged me, ard, without attracting atten-
tion from the accompanying guards / pre-
pared the machine for an exposure. mo-
ment more ard / nearly jumped at our good
fortune. There, little distance in front of
me, stood my unfortunate countryman
leaning YEARLY against the bars of his cell
and looking full at us. The guards, seeing
aim at the front of his cell. seemed anxious
to hurry us by. but they did not do so until
after my quiet and unobserved little snap
shot was made. And the best part of the
whole story is that the man was actually
released by means of that picture. When
developed and printed it was an excellent
likeness, and through Ii his friends were
able to prove his identity. Within a short
time the injustice of his arrest was estab-
lished, in spite of the authorities and he
was free"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-12
KNIGHTS OF MALTA,
New COmmandery Instituted In the
City Last Night,


A commandery of the Ancient and Illus
trious Order knights of Malta was sta
toned In this city Tuesday evening by Sir
A. E. Wilson. P. c., D. S. c., from Washing
ton, D. c. Occur de Lion Commandery, No.
2e4, was instituted in Malta Hall, $40 Penn
sylvania avenue northwest with a large
charter list. enrolling among It's members
some of the best known professional and
business men of the city. At midnight a
recess was taken for lunch, after which
the work Of institution was resumed and
the following officers were installed Sir
knight commander. Geo. Macdonald, NJ D. ::
generalissimo, S. B.. Wright captain gen.
eral, Peter Printz: prelate J. r. Heusley:
recorder, G. G.. Mortimer; assistant re-
corder, Jas. H. Berry; treasurer, Robert
Boyd; senior warden, Charles F. Parker:
junior warden, w. c. Bates; standard
bearer, William Rosewag sword bearer,
E. F. l.. Benson; warder, W. S. Martin
sentinel, Richard Waldron; first guard
Robt. r. Roberts; second guard, Richard
Cunningham.
The honors of past commander as organ
izer were conferred upon Sir E. G. Benson
NJ. D.
After some remarks by the different Off
GERS, the meeting closed. This is the fifth
commandery of the order in the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-12
Naval Orders.

Naval Cadets H. T. Wright and II. Will
liams have been detached from duty at
the navy yard, League Island and ordered
to Paris for course of study in naval
architecture.
Lieut.. A. E. Culver has been detached
from he bureau of equipment and ordered
to the torpedo STATEN, Newport.
Lieut. II. E. Parmenter has been ordered
nome and placed on waiting orders
ray Director G. W. Beaman has been
granted leave of absence for three months.
Lieut.. ID. w. Coffman has been detached
from the Indiana and placed on waiting
orders.
Lieut.. N X. Hines has been detached
from the New York navy yard and ordered
to the Indiana.
Assistant Naval Constructor J. D. Beuret.
from the navy yard. Mare Island. to the
Union iron works, San Francisco.
Assistant Naval Constructor T. c. Rob-
erts, from the Union iron works to the
Mare Island navy yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-12
Lively Times at White Sulphur
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, VA,

Special Correspondence OF The Evening Star.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, VA,
Friday, July Z, 1899.
Never since 1860, when old White Sulphur
Springs was in its high tide of prosperity
and the summer resting place for both the
society" Of the north and "sassiety' of
the south, have indica lions pointed to such
a successful season. The old hotel built in
1894 was burned during the civil war and
rebuilt a few years later, and in 1880 was
succeeded by a large modern brick hotel,
then one of the finest in the south. This
year, under the new management of Mr.
E. b. Moore, it has been vastly improved
in every respect. This country boasts of
some OF the finest steeplechase horses in
the country and the race meet here yester-
day had nearly every event filed with
blue ribboners." The two principal events
were the steeplechase and high jumping
contests. There were twelve entries, and
c. W. Smiths Becky Sharp" took first
prize of $50; Mr.. ]. K. Maddox's Search
light" took second prize of $40, and the
same owners Neptune" took third prize
OF $40.
Twenty-Five horses entered the high
jumping contest. and Becky Sharp won
first prize of $40, while 'Searchlight" took
the second prize of $40. On the evening of
the races q german was given at the hotel,
led by Mr.. John s. Gaines and Miss Forbes
Quite a sensation was caused by Mr..
Moore's refusal to allow those keeping
summer boarders in the county to have free
access to the waters of the springs He
has now reserved these famous springs for
his hotel guests only. Hereafter people
VIII nave to stop at the hotel or go
without these waters. The following
Neutrality-suspicious. are guests at the hotel
w. f. Daley and wife, Miss Ridgely, Mr.
and Mrs Chas. Gilbert and daughter, Mrs.
w S. Watts and family, Mr.. and Mrs j.
y. White, Mrs. F. A. Banagran and son,
Mrs. ]. j. Wilbert and daughter, Powell
Manning, Mrs. d. J. Griffith, Mr.. Stanhope
Henry, s. NJ. Goodman, the Misses Good
man and maid, c. z. Williams and family,
MI Walter Hieston, Mr.. ]. s. Woodside
Mr.. W. II. Gpaffiin, Miss F. N. Allen and
Mrs. Latin,Sr.
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A BRAVE DEED.
4 Seventeen-Year-0id Girl ChoEes q
Lynx to Death.

From the Kansas City Journal.
George ]. Manassa of this city, who has
been spending the past two months at
Kingman, Ariz., tells an interesting story
of a case of heroism in a young girl that
came under his observation. He said that
one day while there ranchman, ]. A. Car
row, brought into the town for medical
treatment his son Murray, six years old,
and his daughter. seventeen years old. The
girls arms were frghtfuuy lacerated by the
teeth and claws of some animal, and the
same rough usage showed upon the boy in
wounds upon the arms hands and the
breast and shoulders. Upon inquiry he
learned that Mr.. Carrow was a wealthy
ranch owner living about twenty-five miles
north of the place. and that the two chill
dren had been lacerated by a lynx that had
attacked the boy, and had been strangled
to death by the girl.
THE boy Mr.. Manassa said, "was play
ing in swing in an almond orchard near
the house, when ferocious lynx sprang
upon him and pulled him to the ground. A
life and death struggle then took place be-
tween the little fellow and the animal.
Taking the lynx by the ear and one leg he
succeeded in throwing it to the ground and
holding it there, screaming for help The
lynx was biting his hand in horrible man
ner, but with Spartan courage he held on
ten the better of the boy when the girl,
with only her naked hands as weapons
gave battle.
She struggled with the Infatuated brute
and, although he clawed and bit her, she
never released her hold until she had il
pintoned to the ground by her knee and a
death grip on its throat. She never re-
leased her hold until the brute was dead:
she. choked 1t to death. Then she did not
faint or go into mysteries, but she bound
up the wounds of her brother and then
taking him up in her arms, carried him
into the house. Their clothes were almost
entirely torn from the two children. and
AFTER their battle, they were covered with
blood that flowed from their wounds The
animal was the largest that had ever been
seen in the country, and its pelt will be
preserved as an interesting trophy by tho
Carrow family. The girl was greatly
praised for her valiant conduct, and one OF
the newspapers of the town, in writing OF
her heroism, said: She should receive tho
government medal for bravery, for no
Drawer act than this is recorded +"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-12
From the New York Sun.


Never bet on a horse at a race or any
where else,'' said a man who was waiting
for clerk to stick the label on a bottle OF
arnica. about two years ago began TAX
ing lessons in horseback riding. Bought
my own horse and after six months of
equestrian tuition I rode my steed about
town. Rode him In Broadway as far down
as Battery Park. Rode him under the ever
lasting clatter of the 9th avenue and the
Sd avenue elevated structures. Rode him
across the bridge. Rode him In the park.
Rode him all around town where there is
noise and hubbub-that means every place
in New York. had him SO he would stand
alone wherever left him.
To-day I rode him to the country for the
first time. and wish may die II that
horse didn't shy at wagon load Of wood
he met in the road! Yes, sir; and flung me.
That's what the arnicas fox."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-12
WANT TO TRANSPORT TROOPS
Steamship Companies and Agent
bidding for the Contracts.

Steamship companies and agents are en-
deavoring to secure the contracts for the
transportation of the ten new volunteer
regiments which are now being recruited
for service in the Philippines
Colonel Kimball, depot quartermaster at
New YORK, has already had number Of
Applications sent to his office which he
has forwarded to this city. He says that
among these applications is one Offering to
transport one regiment to Manila via the
Suez canal at the rate of $3.50 per CAPITA
including board This is considered to he
a very low rate
The recruiting officers and their assist
ants were kept busy yesterday examininp
applicants for the volunteer regiments at
the three enlisting stations in New York city
Major w hitney, at the head office, on Sd
avenue, had more men than he could ham
die and, as was the case Tuesday, many
were compelled to forego the examination
yesterday and were told to report at an
early hour today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-12
just a Glimpse.
From Truth.

from Truth
Papa-"By the way. who is the lady that
bowed to US as we left the carriage?'
Dorothy-"The one with the black silk
skirt. the rose petticoat. plaid silk waist,
purple collarette with silver clasp. tan coat.
black hat with purple tips, carrying sill
ver-trimmed card case?"
Papa-.sYes"
Dorothy."I don't know; just caught q
glimpse Of her"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-12
Spanish as lit is Spoken,

N1'e -'111I41H
what seems remarkable to me is the
ease with which Americans pick up Span
ish and the confidence they seem TO have
in their linguistic abilities. Many of them
appear to think they are more master of
Spanish than would be possible for any
Spaniard to become master of English. MI.
= has only been in Manila a few months,
not more than half dozen all told, and
the ease with which he rattles off Cas-
lillian is something amazing, as the fol-
lowing will show. Mr.. TO q jeweIer on
the Escolta-"Me watchee muchee brokee
muchee dirtee, me wantee fxee, you sabe
see?" Jeweler-"Yes, I understand The
gentleman over there will fix your watch"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-12
Calling Him Down.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
II didn't sleep well.' he said
What was the NATTER" she asked.
THE bed seemed full of Jumps" he an
swered.
Il suppose 1t wasn't like the beds your
mother used to maker"
No" he dryly replied: ut wasn't"
Il don't wonder at that" she smiiinely
said. If remember rightly your mother
once cooked on canal boat and slept on a
shelf"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-12
Compulsory Art,

From the Detroit Free Press.
A Visitor-"How fond your husband must
be of having his portrait painted
Doctors Wffe-"No; he hates 1t; but
those eleven pictures of him you see were
made by grateful patients who couldn't
pay their bills"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-12

The Best Prescription for Malaria
Chills aud Fever Il . bottle Of GROVES TASTE
LESS CHILL TONIC It 10 simply Iron and Out
nine IN tsstelsss form. Ne cure no pay Price ice
mh2Es.W-kSt
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-06-24
THE THIRD DAYS TURMOIL
And not a man Shot Yet, Which
is Wonderful for a Polit.
ical Affair
IN THE GREAT sFEUDAL STATE.
The Convention Adjourns Over
Until This Morning to Cool
its Fevcred Brow.

LOUISVILLE. Ky, June 23.--For the
third time In as many days the Demo-
cratic state convention tonight broke
up in disorder. 1t will enter upon the
fourth day of Its sessions tomorrow
without having accomplished anything
more than temporary organization. The
report Of the committee on credentials
was reached in the order of business to-
night, but It's consideration was pre-
vented by the disturbing influences OF
persons who were admitted to the floor
Of the convention though not entitled to
seats. The Hardin people place the re-
sponslbility for this on local sympa-
thizers with the Stone-Goebel combina-
ton, but the latter candidates disclaim
oil knowledge OF an attempt to pack
the convention and declare the disturb
ance was due to loose methods of the
arrangements committee. What influ-
ence the occurrence will have on the
chances OF the candidates can hardly be
foretold. but Hardin Is most likely 10
profit by It. 1t Is thought the conven-
ton will get down to work In earnest
Tomorrow,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-06-24

And ALGER I.
J. COMBINE
In the Interest Of the Sensational
Candidacy OF the Latter.
Platform OF Campaign.
WILL OPPOSE THE TRUSTS,
And Favor Senatorial Elections
by the peoplc--Gen. Alger
Confirms the Story.

DETROIT, Mich, June Ex-Governor
Pingree gave out public statement to-
day to the effect that he had combined
with Secretary Alger in the interests
Of Ayers senatorial candidacy. Gen.
Alger will not withdraw under any cir
cumstunces, nor Will he spend any
money In the campaign.
The platform Of their campaign Will
include the features of opposition to
trusts and declaration in favor of
senatorial elections by direct vote of the
people. @
The alliance was made Mt a confer
ence held las, night. at which several
of the Plngree state leaders and the
general and governor were present.
Said the governor: "I have avoided
committing myself heretofore because
1 wanted an opportunity to talk with
the general first. But all along. General
Alger has been my personal choice for
senator. l wired him ut Petoskey. ask
ing him II l could see him In Detroit
on his way back to Washington. In re-
ply he arranged to met me last even
Ing. OF course cannot speak for my
friends, but those have talked with
are Alger men beyond all question. They
cannot support Senator Mcmillan. They
certainly cannot be classed as friends
| OF mine II they do. They cannot forget
eight years of political history In day,
nor can they live with the representa-
tives OF judlcious combinations and
unequal taxation and pretend at the
same time to be friends OF equal and
Just taxation and for trusts.
| AT our meeting last night General
Alger told us frankly the history of his
relations with Senator Mcmillan in the
matter OF the senatorshlG. He has dealt
with General Alger the same as he has
treated everyone who questions his
ownership OF the Republican party.
General Alger Is In the race and In
| to stay to the end" said the governor,
''and you can say In the strongest Eng
llsh you can write that am with him
heartily and propose to do all can per-
sonniiy und with my friends, TO aid his
candidacy. AS General Alscr put 1t to
me he will b. n candidate II he has as
surances for no more than one vote in
the Legislature.
"Alger Is on the right side of the two
greatest questions of the day. said to
| him that Gould not personally support
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-06-24
CELEBRATED SUIT
In Ritchie County Circuit Court In
Which the Family From Whom
Admiral Schlcy is Descended Is

III I'i'chie county Circuit Court In
Which the Family From Whom
Admiral Schlcy is Desccndcd iS
Ca.,sr,,sa
.,,', - =,
ore'Ia' iHSpaleh 10 the eln'eti'Senecf'
CiiARLESTON.W. Va, June 23.--The
name OF the family from which Admira,
w. s Sc,,,.y !. doso,,1.d n,,,ros IL !,
,,o -, -. ~ :"
VIZ iuho SUIT Which Is to De tried IN the
circuit court Of Ritehie county, ut Har-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-06-24

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. June :S.-The
funeral of Lieut.. Philip Van Horne
Lansdalc, who was killed at Samoa,
took place to-day from St. Luke's Epls.
copal church. Bishop Moreland dellv-
cred the sermon, The church was
crowded. the army and navy being
largely represented. The body of the
brave lieutenant was removed from tho
cruiser Philadelphia under n naval es-
oort similar to that which attended the
body OF Ensign Monaghan yesterday.
American and British flags were dis.
played at half mast In many places, pnr-
tIcularly along the wnter front. The
body was Inferred at Cypress Lawn
cemetery, the naval officers, band and
men attending.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-06-24
CLEVELAND
STRIKERS
cONCEDE
Some Points in Proposition Offer
ed by the Company..Mat,
tcrs Agreed on.
BOTH SIDES ARE RESTING.
And the Final Decision VIII be
Reached This Morning.
Mayor Farley's Action.

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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-06-24
ALGER CONFIRMS 1T.



Concentration Of Wealth."
CHICAGO. H.. June 23.-Secrctary of
War Alger arrived here to-day from
Detroit and. confirmed the statement,
made by Governor Plngrec. that he
would stand for election to the United
States senate.
Secretary Alger declared himself op-
posed to the trusts and heartily In favor
Of the election OF senators by direct
vote 'of the people.
Il do not believe In the concentration
Of wealth." said the secretary. Mono
poly forces the middleman out of COM
mcrcial existence and the result Is dis
astrous to the masses OF the people.
Governor Pingrec stated my position
correctly when he said that am also
opposed to the selection of United
States senators by legislative vote.
Their election by direct vote of the pco-
pie will do away with much political
Intriguing md Is bound to come, al
though 1t may take years to accomplish
1t. Senator Burrows will doubtless as
sist Sennto- Mcmillan In his campaign
for recollection. but I shall enter the
contest with all possible strength"
Besides talking OF his senatorial can
didacy General Alger discussed the
Philippine situation md stated that on
his return to Washington he would rec
ommcnd to the President nn increase OF
the army now under General Otis COM
mund
Asked whether there wns any inten-
tion on the part Of the administration
to send General Miles 10 Manila, he
said:
mot thnt know OF. General Otis iG
doing well. He is conservative, level
headed and aggressive. His conduct Of
the war In the Philippines has been sat
isfactory. But there is no doubt he
needs more men. We intend 10 give
them to him. I cannot say how many.
I am not prepared to say there will be
n cnll for volunteers. I do not apprc-
hend my new regiments will be sent be-
foro October or In time to arrive there
when the rainy season Is over"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-06-24
A HARD FIGHT
In Which Walco,t Gets the Decision
Over Crccdon.

cfcr CrccuOn.
NEW YORK, June o3.-Joe Walcott,
the colored welter weight boxer. was
given the decision over Dan Creedon.
the Australian middle-weight. at the
end Of a hnrd-fought twenty-round
bout. before the New Broadway Ath-
letlc Club tonight. Johnny Whltewas
the referee.
IN the opening round Creedon led n
straight left, landing on the head and
sent 1t back TO the body. Walcott hook
ed his left TO the chin. A right from
Wnlcott put Dams eye In mourning be-
fore the bell rung. Walcotr opened the
second with 4 lef, hook TO the eye, Dan
shooting his right to the body. follow
ing with short left to the face. Wal
colt bore In with left hooks to the jaw
and rights to the body, keeping Dan
moving around the ring. Walcott came
out strong in the third and drove his
left straight to the mouth, but was
blocked eieyeriy when he tried his right
for the body. Walcott kept pummel-
ing his opponent rapidly. receiving oc-
casional counters which did not seem to
have any effect upon him. In the sixth
round n left smash from Walcott sent
the blood squirting from Creedons right
eye and after Dan received right and
left on the body he looked very tired.
He crme up in the next round looking
strong. having evidently fully re-
cupernted. Walcott sent q sue
cesston of left jabs to Dams
face. much to Creedon's dis
comfort and from this round to the NJ
tecnth. Walcott had 1t ail his own way.
Dan made Il wonderful rally In the
fifteenth. sending his right over three
times to the regro's head. in the sew
entecnth. Walcott slipped to his knees
in n rush which Creedon evaded. Wal
cott was on his feet In Il second and
both men laughed
The nineteenth round found Walcott
forcing Dan all over the ring with lefts
to the body and rights to the head. Dan
fought back desperately, but his blows
lacked steam. When they shook hands
for the wInd-up Walcott rushed and
tried hard to land decisive blow, but
Creedon mannged TO evude him clever
ly. When tho gong ended the bout the
negro turned and shook hands with
Creedon and Lavigne. Referee White
gave the decision TO Walcott..