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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
PRESIDENT ENJOYS HIMSELF.
Incidents Attending Daily
Routine at Hot Springs.

HOT SPRINGS. May 12-There is little
variety in the Presidents daily movements
here. Breakfast, the mail morning papers,
and then, accompanied by DR.. Rixey, his
medicinal hath, form a routine that is
broken only by his strolls through the
grounds.
These walks are much enjoyed by him.
and incidents occurring through them are
repeated about the hotel Corridors. Yester-
day he found tot of a girl with Il big,
heavy valise, which she was laborng to
fill with grass. Mr.. Mckinley, amused by
her ardor and bright face, stopped for a
moment, and aided in her efforts by pluck
ing grass for its receptacle.
Controller of the Currency and Mrs.
Dawes will be here tomorrow night. Sec
retary and Mrs. Long have been urged to
come, but a definite answer has not been
received
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
SOLAR HALos SEEN AT RICHMOND.
Superstitious Persons Think They
PGrtcnd End CT World.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
RICHMOND, Va. May 12.-Cireat interest
and some excitement was occasioned here
today by the appearance around the sun of
two weil-defined haIos, the inner one cir
cling the luminary closely, the outer one
some little distance off. Black clouds fill
the circles and it is clear without.
The negroes and the more superstit!ous
whites viewed the spectacle with alarm
some freely predicting that it the fore
runner of the end of the word.
The report regarding the phenomenon OBJ
served at Richmond was called to the at
tention of Prof A. \. Skinner OF the
United States naval observatory this after
roCn. Observations of the sun IRE taken
daily, but nothing unusual in connection
with that orb was seen today. Prof. Skin
her explained that the strange appearance
was probably c9us "a by local atmospheric
conditions, such moisture or fine par
ticles of ice in the upper atmosphere which
frequently produce the effect noted above.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
Bishop Potter Formally Announces
His Purpose in the Matter.
CEREMONY AT PRO-CAfHEDRAL
The Churchman Explains the Case
of the Noted Minister.
HE is IN GOOD STANDING

NEW YORK, May 12.-Bishop Potte +
gave out the following formal notice today:
The Rev. DR.. Briggs and the Rev. Chas.
H. Snedeker will be ordained on the day
officially appointed by the bishop of New
York, May IA, at the Pro-Cathedral, Staun-
ton street. New York, at 1913 am. The
Rev. George Wm. Douglas will preach the
ordination sermon. The Rev. DR.. Cornelius
B. Smith will present DR.. Briggs and the
Rev. DR.. George Francis Ne son viii pre-
sent Mr.. Snedeker.
Bishop Potter chose the Pro-Cathedral as
the place for the ordination because DR..
Briggs had asked to be assigned to work
there and will work there in future.
Churchman Explains the Case.
The Churchman of this week says:
THE sensational stories that have ap-
peared in the daily press with regard to the
ordination of DR.. Briggs suggest the neces-
sity of giving to our readers certain in
formation that may help them to a right
judgment in the premises.
The Rev. DR.. Briggs ordered to the
deaconate last year, having met all canon
ical requirements, and after having been
recommended by a standing committee
composed of the Revs. Drs. Morgan Dix,
Thomas r. Harris Octavius Applegate and
J. S. Shipman and Messrs. Stephen p. Nash,
G.. MacCuIough Miller, s. Nicholson Kane
and Herman c. Van Post. He has met all
the requirements for advancement to the
prizes hood and has been recommended again
by this same committee, with only one
change in its composition. Mr.. George Sea-
briskie having bee: elected to fill the va
cancy caused by the death of Mr.. Nash.
MANY persons have been disturbed by
passages quoted in the daily papers from
DIR. Briggs la,e book. 1t is only fair 20
sta 4 of ma EyEe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
Naval Orders.

The orders for Pay Director T. T CasweI
to duty as general storekeeper at Norfoll
have been revoked and he has been ordered
to Washington city for examination for re.
tirement
Pay Inspector r. p. Lisle has been de
tached from the naval home, Philadelphia
and ordered to the navy yard, Norfolk fo,
duty as general storekeeper
Paymaster ID. v. Chadwick, from the
Monongaheia to the Annapolis.
Paymaster J. NJ Loomis. from the Mo-
nongahela to the Naval Academy
Lieutenant G. ?. Blow, from the Nayal
Academy to the MonongaheIa
Lieutenant j. T. Smith, from the bureau
of equipment, Navy Department, to the
Buffalo.
Pavmaster J. N. Speel. from the League
Island navy yard to the Naval Homs, Phila.
delphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
TREASURERS APPOINTED.
Custodians of Money for Cuba and
Porto Rico Selected.

Orders issued by the War Department to-
day announce the appointment of Major
Eugene f. Ladd, quartermaster L. S. V.
Captain 9th L. s. Cavalry. as treasurer of
the Island of Cuba. and the appointment of
Capt, James A. Buchanan, 11th United
States Infantry. as treasurer of the Island
of Porto Rico. Captain Buchanan will act
as treasurer, in addition to his duties as
collector of customs at San Juan de Porto
Rico.
The offices of treasurer are created by an
executive order of May g. which has not
been promulgated. The order creates Il
system for the management of the finances
of the Islands, making treasurers. auditors
and other necessary officers for keeping the
accounts of the receipts and expenditures
of the islands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
GEN. OTIS REPORTS WOUNDED.
Casualties of Recent Fighting i,
Iukon

The War Department today received from
Gen. Otis at Manila the following list of
wounded:
First North Dakota-May 2, G. Private
Charles Oistad. hand, moderate
Thirteenth Minnesota-May 5. Mai. Ar
thur o. Diggles, forehead. severe. April %.
j.. Privates Frank WhipIinger. wrist
slight; G, a. T. Williams. shoulder, sight.
Third lnfantry-April -. X, Private Ed
ward Rae. thigh, slight; May II. l, Private
I"ndrum Benton. thumb moderate.
Fourth Cavalry Private Charles II.
Gss, thigh. moderate
Second OregOu-F, Corp. John c. Miller.
srm. slight
FIRST Montana-May >, K First Sergt.
Patrick Mcbride, chest. severe. M Pri,.ate
swf, puucture. forearm. severe
rank Smith. F. 18th Minnesota reported
killed May / should read Frank Lewis"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
NAVAL PROMOTIONS.
A Number of Officers Raised to the
Grade of COmmaudcr

The promotion of the following named
officers of the navy to the grade of com
mander was announced at the Navy De
partment today:
W. A. Windsor, II. S Ross c. r. Rocker
] d. Ford, J. l.. Hannum J. A. b. Smith,
A. b. Bates. r. w. Milligan, r. Inch, r. r.
Ingersoll, A. Mark, D. Kennedy, j. d. J.
Kelley, j. +. MoSer. s Schroeder, r. j.
Drake, T. c. Mclean, +. H. Delano, c. 7.
Forse, E. K. Moore A. V. Wadhams R.
Wainwright, J. y. Selfrdge. W. H Everett.
j. \. Rodgers, J. n. Cariin. G. Blocklinger,
2. Garst. j. X. CogswelI, F. Singer, A. b.
Speyers and E S. Prime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
Judge Nmball's Decision on Sunday
Sales of Liquor.
INTERPRETATION 9F THE Law OF 1888
Case Brought to Determine Scope
of Recent Enactment.
AN EXCEPTION NOTED

Judge Kimball rendered an important de-
cision In the Police Court this afternoon in
| the case Of Fritz Reuter-. who was ar
! raigned for the alleged sale of liquor ON
Sunday under the act of 1899. AS published
in yesterdays Star the case was brought
to test the law The point at issue was
whether the act of March 3, 1898. was re-
pealed by the act of March 3. 1899, so far
as the dispensing of liquor to guests of
hotels is concerned.
Judge kimball said he had carefully con-
sidered the arguments in the case and was
of the opinion that the later act was not
intended to repeal the act of 1879. affect
ing the sale of liquor in hotels on Sundays.
Under the holding the judge instructed the
jury to return a verdict of acquittal.
Prosecuting Attorney Pugh, appearing for
the prosecution, made an elaborate argu-
ment in support of his claim. He contended
that the act of 1899 repealed the act of 1893,
as rela ling to sales of liquor on Sunday by
hotel keepers. He referred to the history
of the recent act of Congress, and said the
words ''or other persons or corporations
were put in after the original bill had been
reported.
Intention of Congress.
The legislators, he argued, evidently knew
what they We're about when they added
lneSe WOrOS. IL was MS Dellei tndt tOH-
gress intended to prohibit the sale of f'iquor
on Sunday under any circumstances what
ever The limitations expressed in the
original bill, he said, were wiped out when
Congress added the words mentioned, and
this to his mind, indicated that The law
was intended to Apply to persons other
than makers and diStil!erS and thSir serV-
ants and agents.
Mr.. Birney, in behalf of the defendant,
offered the following prayer:
The jury is instructed that the act of
Congress approved March 3, 1888, under
which the information in this case Is filed,
applies only to sales or deliveries of beer or
other Intoxicating liquors on Sunday by
makers, brewers and distiIlers, and to their
servants and agents, and to other manufac-
and agents, and, since it does not appear
by the evidence that the defendant falls
within any of these classes of persons, he
should be acquitted"
Prayer Practically Granted.
granting of the prayer. In SUPPORT of his
contention Mr. Birney argued that the law,
was intended to suppress the traffic in beer
by the brewers on Sundays. He cited the
numerous complaints that had been made
on account of the carrying of beer through
the streets Sundays, and the consequent
drunkenness.
Prosecuting Attorney Pugh noted an eX-
ception to the courts ruling. Under the
decision of the court the hotels VIII be per-
liquor Sundays as heretofore. 1t is not
known whether Attorney Thomas will make
an effort to get the case to the Court of
Appeals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
MAY DROP BOTH CANDIDATES.
Effort Being Made to Harmonize
Ohio Republican Factions.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
COLUMBUS, Ohio. May 12-The intense
feeling between Senator Hanna and his
friends on one side and Henry NJ Daugher-
ty and his friends on the other. caused by
the attack made by Chairman Cyrus Huliup
of the republican state central committee
upon Congressman Dick, seems to have
made necessary the choice of a new candi-
date for the nomination for governor and
the dropping of both Nash, Senator Ham
mas candidate. and Mr.. Daugherty MANY
of Daugherty's friends are urging today
that this be done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
ASK TO BE RELIEVED.
First Nebraska Volunteers Want IL
Chance to Recuperate.

MANILA, May s. via Hong Kong May
12.-The 1st Regiment, Nebraska Volunteer
Infantry. is taking the unusual step of re-
spectfully petitioning the division COM
uaDder, Mai. Gen. Macarthur to tenn
pOrarily relieve them from duty at the
frCnt. The regiment is badly exhausted by
the campaign in which it has taken an ac-
tive part. and not many more than 300 men
OF the organization are at present fit for
duty On Sunday last 100 men of this reg
iment responded to sick call.
The men. In view of the facts have pre-
pared respectful memorial to Gen. Mac
Arthur. asking that their regiment be with
drawn for a short time from the fighting
line. In order that they may recuperate
The memorial states that the men are will
ing TO fight. hut are in no condition TO do
SO, owing to the strain of long marching.
continual fighting and outpost duty in
which they have been engaged.
No Chance to Wash Clothing
1t is added that many of the men have
been unable to have their clothing washed
for months past, having been compelled
during all that time to sleep in their uni
forms TO be in readiness for fighting. The
memorial adds that since February = the
regiment hes lost 225 men in killed and
wounded. and ffty-nine since the battle of
Malolcs.
The officers Of the regiment propose to
present a similar memorial on behalf of
the men The splendid record of the 1st
Nebraska in the entire campaign and the
tone OF the memorial prepared by the men
are such that no imputation of insubordina-
uon can be brought against them. Officers
OF the regiment said to the correspondent
Of the Associated Press here today that
they thought that the men had been worked
beyond endurance and should be given a
rest, and some OF the regular regiments,
which are now guarding the city sent to
the front.
The Force mt san Fernando
Five volunteer regiments and the Utah
battery of artillery are at San Fernando.
They muster in all about 800 men, Many
Of the soldiers are in hospitals suffering
Il ON heat or other causes. The wounded
Were all suffering acutely and showed the
effects of exposure to the sun when they
arrived. Three days rest has already
worked wonders.
Since the army entered Malolos the SOL
Siers have had little water to drink ex-
Sept that which was brought on railway
trains from Manila, and that was of poor
quality The artesian wells at San Fer
ndHdo are doing much toward making the
men cOntented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

Lieut.. Watts VALENTINO of the 10th In
fantry, son of former Sergeant -at-arms
Valentine of the Senate, is In the seity on
leave of absence. He has been ordered to
appear before an examining board. for ex-
animation for promotion Lieut.. Valentine
was with his regiment Throughout Che Porto
Rico campaign. under Gen. Miles. Sand ex-
poets to accompany the regimerA to .he
Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
LONDON ADvICEs FROM MANILA.
Filipino Congress Is Divided on Cues.
tiOn of Peace.

LONDON. May PA special dispatch re-
ceived here today from Manila says that
the Filipino congress. sitting at San
Isidro, is composed Of fifty-six members
of whom twenty favor peace and an equal
number are irreconcilables. The others.
holding the balance of power. are ready to
admit that absolute independence is hope
less of attainment, but demand better terms
at the hands of the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
TO EXAMINE WHISKY TRUST.
Charles {. Clarke to Go Before the
Industrial COmmfssion

The industrial commission today was in
session for several hours behind closed
doors. No testimony was taken
Tomorrow the whisky trust will be on
trial. and Mir. Charles c. Clarke of Peoria,
ILL.,, Will be on the stand. Mr. Clarke was
member of the old whisky trust which
went to pieces in 1894, since which time Mr..
Clarke has declined to enter any trust, now
operating independently
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
Sloan Lands Alexandra Handicap.

LONDON, May 12:-At the first days
racing OF the Gatwick spring meeting to-
day Tod Sloan, riding Lord William Beres-
foId's fve-year-old chestnut horse Berzak,
wen the Alexandra handicap of 1000 SOW
ereigns. Saint Noel was second and North
ern Farmer third. Eight horses ran, six
furlongs The betting was IL to against
HerHAk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
Last Payment to Spain.

NEW YORK, May 12-The payment of
the last installraent of 5000. 900 Of the sa0.-
10000 indemnity TO Spain VIII be made To
the Natiohal City Bank on Monday next.
The bank announces that all the exchange
necessary for the transfer of this moneI
has already been provided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
SEES NO REASON FOR 1T,
Senator CuIIom Not Favorably Dis
posed Toward m ENtrn Session.

Senator Cullom is still in the city looking
after departmental affairs for constituents
Talking to a Star reporter today, Senator
Cullom said: Il do not believe there will
be an early or extra session of Congress
l do not see any reason at this time for
one. OF course something may develop
later which will make the necessity If
we could get through earlier by coming
here in October L would favor such a plan,
but do not believe we would conclude the
session any earlier
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

Secretary Alger and Adiutant General
Corbin have gone to Harrisburg, Pa, to at
tend the ceremonies incident to the unveil-
ing of the Hartranft statue tomorrow As
sistant Secretary Meiklejohn is, acting Sec
retary of war, and General Schwan ID act.
Ing adjutAnt general
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

No other paper In the world
reaches 80 large n percent
age of families In the city
where printed as does The
Evening star i'm Washington.
A. an advertising medium
for the District OF Columbia
The Star Is therefore without
an equal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
New York Ofoe, 50 Tribune Building

The Evening Star IL served to subscribers in the
~ by rnrT{ers 81 their account. at 10 cents
Ger week OF a. co. Is per month. Copies the
counter, 2 each. BY mail-anywkere 10 the
United States oC Canada-postage prepaid-5O cents
peg mouth.
Saturday Qulntuple Sheet Star. 81 per year: with
foreign postage added. 81 0S.
Enter ed the Post pffice at Washington. n. C..
second class mail matter.l
EyN mail subscriptions must be paid in adv vRnce.
Rates u adj rising made known application.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

1t is estimated at the Navy Department
that Dewey will reach the United States
in time for a national demonstration on
the 4th of July next. The Olympia will not
come under full steam, but nevertheless
she should maxi the run to New York in
about fifty-five days from Manila. That
she is to come 10 New York is almost GER
tain, as shown by the following response
made by Secretary Long to the urgent
message of invitation to Dewey from Mayor
Van Wyck of New York. 1t may be stated
that this was sent before the notice was
sent to Dewey that he might come home at
once.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-06-15
Short Whist.

This revolution was occasioned by q
worthy Welsh baronet preferring his
lobster for supper hot. Four frst-ratc
whist players-consequentlyf four great
men-adjoHrned from the house OF
commons to Brookes' and proposed 4
rubber while the cook was busy. 1.-The
lobster must be hot" said the baronet
"a rubber may last On hour" said an,
other" "and the lobster may be cold
again or spoiled before we have fin
ished." 'It is too long," said third
"Let us cut It shorter" said the fourth
Carried nem. con. Down they sat, and
found 1t very lively to win or lose SC
much quicker. Besides furnishing con.
versation at supper, the thing was new
they were legislators, and had fine
opportunity to exercise their calling
"Short Whist"
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the man VIZ. 10 nae .. ... ..y.as ;oul.
ly murdered
although coGsv,Ogs .. - iano-
eence. dared hot f,te ;hr iaquiry
which was sure to fo.,aw a. who would
believe my own theory Of the matter,
which was simply that committed
the terrible act in my sleep. as from
childhood had been subit c, to attacks
Of somnambulism. Hastily caressing
my infant daughter. the only pledge
left me by my departed wife. left
the house like felon and fed the coun-
try. and II was hunger for glimpse
Of my dear child's face that has worked
my undong. My faithful secretary
connived at my escape, and subsequent
ly sent me the news Of wiilful mur-
der against Sir Richard Westerne. Yes.
You will be able to deliver up to Jus
tice more important person than the
deserter West. My devoted retainer,
Burton. who assisted me at such great
risks to himself. is not here to help me
now. He Is dead"
"He was n villain. Sir Richurd!" "criet
Robson, in wild excitement. 1T was
he himself who killed Lord Marcus. and
artfully foisted the blame upon you in
order that you should not discover mis-
defalcations. My father possesses his
dying confession to that effect"
The sudden revulsion of feeling was
almost too much for the baronet. Tot
tering to the nearest chair, he buried
his face in his toil-worn hands. Silence
reigred In the room for few intense
moments. Then Sir Richard, feeling a
gentle hand upon his shoulder, looked
up into sweet but still scared face
and two half-frghtened gray eyes.
Daddy, dear" Charley heard trem-
ulous voice murmur softly rs he stole
from the room.
Powerful friends at the Admiralty
soon CLOSED over the delinquencies of
the seaman West, and Sir Richard N'es-
terne once more assumed his proper
rank and station. AS time wore on.
and the vividness OF his past misery
faded. he could afford to joke about
.he matter; and sometimes. upon the
rare occasions that he saw Il certain
young officer, would. much to the
amusement OF his daughter. simulate
extreme terror and cry in affected dis
may: ale has come for me ut last!"
When some few years later a very
excited youth. with golden circlet
unon tho orYn ~ his new u,,iforrn cnnt
burst unceremoniously into the room,
he was greeted by the same old joke,
and IN response blushingly replied:
"I'll let you off this time II you will
give me Allie us hostage" And ms
the girl seemed to be willing sacrifice,
Sir Richard gave them his blessing
Chicago Times Herald.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-06-15
A SHOE FOR A SHUTTER.
The Cleverly COntrived Plan for
Awakening Sleeper Goes Halt
inEly Awry.

Evidently there is no prescribed! limit
to the ingenuity of woman. a strik-
Ing example Of this occurred recently
in the home ot prominent physician.
lie has In his household two young
lady boarders. One evening Kate want
ed to attend a concert and, as the house
Is not provided with latch keys, she did
not know how to get in upon her return.
After much thought, Mary solved the
problem. She would tie string to
her too, fasten n pastebonrd to the
other end of the string and drop II out
Of the window. When Kate came home
all she had to do was to gently pull the
string and wake Mary, who would then
let her In. An easy, beautiful scheme,
nnd one which could hardly fall. Kate
went to the corner with her best beau
and Mary went to bed. The doctor
was sitting in his study, when there
was a queer Tapping against the win
dow. Made him think Of Poe's raven,
which came tapping, tapping at my
chamber door" 1t was u windy night,
however, and he didn't pay much atten-
ton ut first. Then 1t continued and
seemed to get WORSE
"It is q loose shutter" he thought,
and went to fix it. He opened the win
dow and gave On exclamation. There,
Topping In his face, was big square OF
pasteboard. He couldn't solve the my5-
terry, and, finding the string, gave 1t
vicious yank, for he thought some boys
were trying to play trick on him,
Heavens! what was that? From over
his head came piercing shrek. lie
yanked at the cord and again and again
came the yells. Then some one came to
the window above and yelled down;
then there was violent jerking ut the
cord from above and when he saw IT
went into the girls window he let go.
He went inside and called up to Mary
TO "come down and explain immediate
ly." She dressed and came down limp
ing and tcarfully explained her scheme.
The doctor read the riot act to her and
she sat up until Kate returned and let
her In the usual way.-Chicago Chroni-
cle
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abroad. believing to the end that he

abroad, believing to the end that he
was o murderer"
"And Allie is still ignorant Of her ia.
ther's sad history?" queried the lad.
"YeA We have decided not to say
anything to her until she is Of age, un.
less some contingency should arise,
such, a. your obtaining a sublieuten.
ancy, and being Of the same mind as
you are now."
Robson colored at the hint delicately
conveyed by his mother, and so well
understood by himself. To see their
only son mated to their ward was the
dearest wish of Admiral and Mrs. Rob.
son, yet they had the good sense to
restrain the impetuosity of the youth.
,ful couple until both arrived at years
Of maturity.