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The times., 1899-08-11
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

Alexandria, Va, Aug 10.-Considerable excite
ment was occasiOned at the intersection of King
and Fayette Streets about O'Clock this evening
by a conflict between number OF tramps. The
residents of the neighborhood were alarmed, and
A call was sent into police headquarters. Lieuten-
ant Smith, with Policemen Spinks, Goods. Davis,
and Wilkinson responded and captured seven OF
the gang. The police had considerable difficulty
in handling their prisoners. They gave their
names as follows: Thomas Ryan, james King,
William Smith, John Ferguson Edward Murphy,
Henry Scott and Frank Martin.
The annual meeting OF the Seventh Day Adven-
fists will be opened at Hume's Grove, near st.
Asaph Junction, Alexandria county, tomorrow
morning As heretofore stated services VIII be
held at $780, s, and 9:30, a. m, and 2:S0, 4:30,
and 1880 p. M.
was wanted for attempting to burglarize the home
of James r. Cation, in Columbus Street, yester-
dav He gave his name as Charles Swain, which IS
thought to be assumed. He was sent to the gang
The committee appointed under resolution Of
the city council to inspect the gravel used in
the improvement OF certain streets and also the
bank from which the gravel is taken, have COM
pieted their mission, and il is understood will
make a favorable report on the material
On Saturday afternoon a game Of baseball viii
be PLAYED in this city between the Alexandrias
and a nine from LeesbuTg.
Detective Baur, of Washington, was here to-
day looking for a man named Charles SNYDER who
is wanted in that city a charge OF passing
bogus checks Investigation by the local police
revealed the fact that the visited this city
on Friday last and succeeded in obtaining $50
from Mrs. Bohraus, OF the Concordia Hotel, on a
worthless check. The check was deposited in
bank but was returned marked mo account"
man answering 10 the description of the swindler
is said to have been seen in this city today
The times., 1899-08-11

The third game Of the present series
with the Chicago team was lost to the
Orphans by the exasperating one run, maxi
ing an even dozen of that character of de-
feats the Senators have suffered
The Senators were confronted by Garvin,
the minor Lacquer secured from the Read
ing club. He proved strong at critical
stages, although he was hit for nine safe
ties. but they lacked conseeutiyeness, and
consequently were void Of practical results
The Orphans were more fortunate in their
batting against Carsey. as their hits gen.
orally came with men on bases.
Roach. Irwin's latest find, played his
initial game here and acquitted himself
handsomely. But two stolen bases were
made of him and those by very close de-
cisions. He is a sure shot on fly balls
and good batter, having two hits TO his
credit Carsey pitched one of his old
time good games, and by his splendid
fielding shut of several embryo runs at
first base. Green. one of the Chicago
cripples. got back into the game and was
a factor in the victory.
Chicago scored their first in the third
inning DolahGe started of with a hit,
was sacrificed TO second by Garvin, went
TO third on quinn out, and scored on
Gresn's single Another was made in the
fourth inning on Nertes' three bagger and
Magoons fly TO 0Brien. In the eighth
inniag the Orphans touched up Carsey in
lively style. Green. Woiverton. Mertes. and
Conner singled IN succession, which re-
suited in three runs.
TIE Senator's first run was made in the
fourth inning. McGann was hit by a pitch
ed bali and went TO second on BOnDer's
base On errors. Garvin gave Freeman an
inshoot IN the ribs. advancing both run
ners McGann scored ION Padden's
out McGann scored again in the sixth
inning on 2 single and outs by Freeman
and Padden. In the eighth McGann trip
led. Bonner doubled Freeman went out
on q fiy 10 the outfeld, scoring McGaln
and sending Bonner TO third. The latter
scored oD Padden's out to centre.
Today's game VIII be the last of the
present series The ST. Leais club VIII
be the next attraction The score:
The times., 1899-08-11
SLAYER SMELLS DISMISSAL.
Acting Secretary Ryan Held Up the
Order Until Wednesday,.

ACC1nE secretary tp tAC
Order Until Wednesday.
Benjamin H. Smell, the slayer OF Lizzie
Weisenberger, was not dismissed from his
place in the Pension Bureau until Wednes-
day, although it was reported that that
had been done Monday noon. Commission
er Evans issued the order, as stated, but
it was held up by Assistant Secretary
Ryan, the acting Secretary of the Interior
Department.
Mr. Ryan, after investigating the case,
decided that the dismissal was irregular,
and that the customary notice TO show
cause, required by the civil service law,
should be served.
The order discharging Smell was conse-
quently revoked.
When seen in regard to the matter yes
terday Mr.. Ryan quoted the following or
der as justification of his course:
mo removal shall be made from the
competitive classified service except for
just cause and for reasons given in writing
and the persons sought to be removed shall
have notice in writing and be furnished a
copy of the reasons and be allowed a rea-
sonable time to personally answer the
same in writing"
I'VE simply complied with this rule in
Snell's case, and gave until Wednesday
evening to reply" said Mr. Ryan, ''and as
no answer was received from him he was
discharged from the service yesterday, the
discharge taking effect August 50
The times., 1899-08-11
JACKSON ASKS DAMAGES.
fhe Arrested Real Estate Dealer
Sues HIS. Prasecufors

There was sudden change yesterday iE
the relative positions OF Edgar K Jackson
on the one side and William T. Thorne and
owen Thorne on the other. On wednes-
day the Thornes were prosecuting witnesses
in the Police Court against Jackson. whom
they charged with obtaining $I0O from them
| under false pretenses. Yesterday the elder
] Thorne was made defendant, and in a suit
for $4,000 claimed as damages, by Jack
son for false arrest.
The plaintiff, in the suit for damages. is
represented by a. A. Lipscomb and Philip
Walker. The circumstances which led to
the criminal prosecution of Jackson, and
hnaliy TO the suit for damages, have been
already told in The Times, and in brief are
as follows: Some days ago Jackson adver-
tlsed for clerk to take charge of his coal
yard, on James Creek Canal, between and
N Streets. Owen Thorne son OF the de-
fendant in the suit for damages, applied
for the position, which was promised him
provided he would make the $500 deposit
required. He only had $780, and after de-
posting this on account, went to take a
look at the coal yard of which be hoped TO
become superintendent. Unfortunately he
| misunderstood Jackson as to the location of
his coal yard thinking il to be at the cor
ner of Second and N Streets. He, of course
did not find a coal yard on either corner Of
thOSC StiSttS, anu COuCluueu
that Jackson was attempting TO swindle
him out of his money. He therefore caused
Jackson's arrest, charging him with OBJ
tanning 800 from him through misrepre-
sentations.
In his suit for damages it is set forth
in the declaration by Jackson that
Thorne, falsely and maliciousiy, and
without good reason, caused the plant
if to be arrested and imprisoned. II
was alleged in the warrant of arrest
that on August 8 Jackson fraudulently
represented to Owen Thorne that he
tJacksonl was dealer in wood, with his
place of business at Second and n Streets
southwest, and by means of such misrepre-
sentation, obtained from Owen Thorne
800.
Jackson further states that when the
charges against him were investigated in
the Police Court on August 8, full hear
ing having been given, the case was dis
missed and he was discharged from GUS
tody
Further than this, Jackson alleges that
he is a dealer in real estate and wood in
the District of Columbia, and that by rea-
son of his false arrest he has been dam
aged in his good name, reputation, and
credit, and that he has suffered so greatly
in body and mind that he has been pre-
vented from carrying on his business.
The times., 1899-08-11
THEY SOUGHT A DIVORCE.
A Couple Requests II Police Captain
to- Unite the Knot


New York, Aug ia man and woman,
who said they were Mr.. and Mrs. Wigand,
and that they boarded at ) West Thirtieth
Street-whieh, incidentally, is not board
ing house but the home of three physicians
applied late last night to the West Thir-
tieth Street police station for divorce.
The woman, who was about thirty eight
years old, was elegantly attired, and the
man, who was about ten years her junior,
vas also clad in ornate garments and pos
sessed presence equally decorative. They
were extremely angry and excited and
both tried to talk at once. This mans
nay husband began the woman, in a pas
sion.
Her third interposed the man. 'Tve
been married to this woman for ten months
now. having met her while travelling I'm
friend of the Prince of Wales. you know,
and I've been promised sufficient money by
my wife here to engage in trade. But she
hasn't kept her word and she has another
husband living, a merchant in Maiden
Lane
Eyes, we've been married ten months, =
retorted the woman-before Captain Price
could get in a word, 'and in that time he
has squandered $4,000 of my money. I'm
tired of supporting him, and we both want
a divorce and we want IT bad. Now, what
are you going TO do for us?"
Il have no authority to give you a di-
vorce, madam replied Captain Price
when he came to. If you and your hus-
band are having trouble you had better
take your case to a police court
''And you can do nothing at all for us ?''
asked the woman, evidently surprised at
the policeman's lack of power.
Absolutely nothing"
"H'mi" she returned contemptuously,
beckoning to her young husband, who was
still explaining the situation to a police
sergeant, Captain Price having grown
weary of his reiterations, "come along ]
thought these police stations were for the
benefit of citizens and together they de-
parted, still wrangling and disputing
whether they should take their case to
court or not.
There are no boarding houses in the vi
entity of the address given to Captain
Price.
The times., 1899-08-11
Tips on ToGny's Events.

Saratoga selections:
First race-Knight Bannerett, La Vega,
Decimal
Second race-Meadowthorpe Flaxspin-
ner, Strangest
Third race-Jinks, Caoutchouc, Diminu-
tive.
Fourth race-F'ilon dor, Donald Balm,
Lady Lindsay.
Fifth race-No selections.
Windsor selections:
First race-Elsmere, Tony Honig, john
ny Williams.
Second race-Our Ida, Bannie, Bridal
Tour.
Third race-Kunia, Guilder, Libation.
Fourth race-Mamie Callan, Scorcher,
Crinkle.
Fifth ace-Wordsworth, Vanessa, Miss
Sixth race-Can See EN-, sallie Lamar.
Richardson.
St. Louis selections:
First ce-Editorpha, Ell Ghor, Ruby
Riley.
Second race-silent Friend, Sen Sen,
Troxler.
Third race-Carlotta c., Mousquetaire,
American Eagle. ,!isaf
Fourth race-osrsc, II, Eitholin, Rush
fields
Fifth Tace-Nechace,4 Sorrow, Fourtn
Ward.
Sixth race-Two Slipper, Marie G..
Brown, Recompense.
Hawthorne selecticns:
First race-Decisiye, Ramlet, Pigit
Second Monteagle Satan, Mission.
Third race-Mizpah, Richard j., Sim w.
Fourth rack elmcte Queen, Marcato.
Grey John.
Fifth race-Merito, Thrive, San Cecilia
Sixth race Espionage, Tulane, Silver
tone hA4
The times., 1899-08-11
THE CAR COUPLING DEFECTIVE
A CorOner's Jury Investigates the
Death of Henry w. Taylor.

A Coroner's Jury Investigates the
Death OF Henry w. Taylor.
The jury convened by Acting Coroner
Glazebrook at the inquest held yesterday
morning at the Sixth precinct station to
enquire into the, circumstances of the death
Of Henry William Taylor, the marine who
was killed by the runaway part of a Penn
sylyania Railroad freight train at the navy
yard Wednesday night, returned a verdict
of accidental death, with the statement
that it was the opinion of the jury that
the coupling between the cars which gave
way was defective. The verdict was re-
turned after several witnesses had testi-
fed, in addition to the train crew. The
evidence all showed that the accident was
due entirely to the fact that the coupling
between the fifth and sixth cars from the
rear of the train parted allowing the five
cars to run back on the tracks to the navy
yard gate, where they crashed through and
struck Taylor, who had just closed the
gates.
Among the witnesses who testified were
Acting Deputy Coroner Mcdonald, who
performed the autopsy, Jane Brown, Harry
Hall and Horace Smith, colored, Corporal
James Allen Whalen, Conductor Emil
Hunter Thomas Farmer, brakeman on
the freight train at the time of the acci-
dent
Taylor was regarded as one of the best
men in the Marine Corps. AS private in
the Twenty second Infantry he took part
in the operations around Santiago. He en-
listed in the Marine Corps soon after the
war and mas tried ever since to get to the
Philippines He had served twenty-eight
years in the Army and Navy and would
have been retired in two years. He is said
to have sister in Philadelphia 1t is
probable that Taylor will be buried at Ar
lington today with military honors.
The times., 1899-08-11
TEBEAU ARRESTED.
4 Spectator Charges the st. Louis
Mnnager With DisorderIy Conduct.

Manager With Disorderfy Conduct
Baltimore, Aug. 10.-Manager Tebaau. of
the ST. Louis team, was arrested after to-
days game at the instance Of citizen.
and taken TO police headquarters charged
with disorderly conduct Tebeau waived a
hearing and was released upon deposting
S2.45 collateral. The trouble was the cuI-
mination of a scrap between First Basenan
LaChance and the pugnacious Tebeau
During the game McGraw was blocked at
first, and when the latter forced his way
to the bag Tebeau pushed him viciously.
LaChance, who was on the coaching line
at once stepped between the pair and ad-
yised Tebeau TO tackle him, McGraw being
understood Tebeau became furious and
used some OF his choicest language. 1t was
only after the players interfered that
blows were ayerted. AT the same time La
Chance invited Tebeau to meet him after
the game. Tebeau said he would be on
hand.
Just before the game ended, LaChance
called 10 him TO come under the grand
stand. The ST. Louis captain walked as
far as the gate, when he suddenly switched
and reioined his players. LaChance
would have followed, but was restrained
When Tebeau reached the bench some OF
the spectators began to guy him, where
upon he again let loose some OF his choice
English. spectator promptly called
upon policeman TO make the arrest and
Tebeau was accompanied 10 the bus by
the bluecoat, who rode with him to the
station. II is said that Tebeau will forfeit
the collateral.
The times., 1899-08-11
A PAINTER KILLED.
Fell From "a SecOnd-story Window,
Aiighting on His Head

Horace Thompson, eolored, thirty-two
years of age, whose occupation was that
of painter, died at the Emergency Hos
pital at o'clock last night as the result
of injuries received at his home yesterday
morning. The man lived at 1928 Eighth
Street northwest, and was engaged in
painting the sash of window in the second
story OF the house when he lost his balance
and fell to the ground, distance of fifteen
feet He suffered a fracture of the right
thigh and serious injuries to his head. He
was taken TO the hospital, where an exami-
nation showed the fracture to be of such a
nature that an operation was deemed
necessary.
Thompson was placed on the operating
table and the fracture set and wired, after
which the leg was placed in plaster cast.
The operation was in every way success
full. but owing to the fact that the patient
mad sustained other injuries he was unable
to Withstand the shock incident to them
and the operation and died shortly after
ward
The times., 1899-08-11
ANXIOUS TO MEET FITz.
Mccoy Posts Forfeit to Bind a
Match With Him.

New York, Aug. 1o.-According to a
letter received by McCoys brother, the
Kid has mailed a check for 81, 900 to Matt
Clune to bind a match with Fitzsimmons.
In his letter the fighter says: This is not
the first time l have challenged Fitz-
simmons for the middleweight title, and
posted money, and ! hope that he will not
overlook my proposition on this occasion.
Either he is afraid TO meet me or he hopes
TO retain his title by ignoring me. | will
he in New York about August 81, and l
hope that in the mean time Fitzsimmons
will cover my forfeit and make a match. y
The Kid further states that he has ar
ranged to box six rounds with Peter Maher
at Philadelphia on September H. So far
as Joe Choynsh is concerned Mccoy states
that he will not pay any further attention
to him unless Joe posts some money. Nc
Coy was matched today to box Jeff Thorne
at the Westchester Athletic Club on Au-
gust 81 This is the night previous TO
the McGovern- Palmer fight. Mccoy and
Thorne are to clash for twenty rounds
The times., 1899-08-11
HAD ONLY A QUARTER.
A Colored Groom's Astonishment
That the Marriage Fee Was More.

That the Marriage Fee Was More.
John S. Webb, colored, OF Chesterbrook,
Va, and his bride-elect, Amanda HolIins,
also colored, of Lewinsville. Va, came to
Washington yesterday for the purpose of
getting married. Just here it may be men
toned that the groom's mother-in-law-
elect was also one of the party.
When the trio appeared at the City Hall
in quest of a license, they attracted consid-
erable attention by their neat appearance,
the prospective bride being gowned in spot
less white, and the groom in the conven-
tional suit of black. Without word or
even look of surprise, Webb handed out
a dollar-bili, when informed that that was
the legal fee. He then asked to be directed
to the nearest Justice of the Peace. that he
might perform the marriage ceremony.
The party was directed to the Office OF
Justice of the Peace Lewis l. O'Neal, who
very quickly made the two Virginians one.
The ceremony over, Webb carelessly
asked: '.What is the eharge?" and on be-
ing informed by the magistrate that it
was 81, he appeared dumfounded- What,
one dollar,' he said Il thought il was only
a quarter" and reaching down into his
pocket drew out 20 cents, which he de-
clared was all the money he had in the
world Justice O'Neal asked Webb il ne
had not PROVIDED hllnseH Win money 10
entertain his bride and mother-inz law on
the bridal trip, and he said he did not
While this conversation was taking place
the brides mother ished an old handker-
chief out of her pocket and from it took
45 cents in nickeIs and pennies and Of
fered it to the magistrate for part of his
fee.
Justice O'Neal, however, declined TO take
any of the money offered. and told Webb
TO go and treat his bride and mother-in-law
at his expense.
The times., 1899-08-11
Spain's Greatest Need.

Mr.. r. p Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain, spends
his winters at Aiken. S. c. Weak nerves had
caused severe pains in the back OF his head On
using Electric Bitters Americas greatest blood
and nerve remedy, all pain soon left him. He
says this grand medicine is what his country
needs. All America knows that It cures liver and
kidney trouble, purifes the blood. tones up the
stomach strengthens the nerves puts vim, vigor,
and new life into every muscle nerve, and organ
oil the body. II weak, tired, or ailing you need
il. Every bottle guaranteed Only so cents
Sold by Henry Evans, druggist, 9as Street.
The times., 1899-08-11
AN OBNOXIOUS ANIxAL SHOW.
Commissioners Advise CompIainants
About 1t to Go to the Courts.

w T. Jones, of 609 Morris Street north
east, recently entered complaint against an
animal show located in a vacant lot on the
square bounded by Sixth, G., and Morris
Streets. He protested against the eontin-
uanee of the performance because. he
claimed, 1t annoyed residents and property
owners in the vicinity. Mr. Jones argued
that the use of the lot for similar objects
with the class of people assembled and the
low morality induced would tend to de-
preciate property values in that part
of the city. The Commissioners have noti-
fed the complainant that the managers
of such enterprises do not have to procure
signers to their applications and that the
courts have decided that license cannot
be refused If the money be rendered by the
proprietors The Commissioners think that
if the residents of the vicinity desire to op-
pose the show they should have the matter
which is civil one, disposed of in the
courts.
The times., 1899-08-11
A GREAT MEDICINE.

'I have used Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy. and find
1t to be a great medicine. says Mr.. E. S.
Phipps, of Poteau Ark. IT cured me of
bloody fux; | cannot speak too highly of
it" This remedy always wins the good
opinion If not praise OF those who use it.
The quick cures which 1t effects, even in
the most severe cases, makes it savorite
everywhere. For sale by Henry Evans.
Wholesale and Retail, and all druggists.
The times., 1899-08-11
NO Authority 10 Make Repntrs.

The Treasury Department in an opinion an
nounced by Comptroller Tracewell has de-
cided not to allow the claim OF j. Har-
risen johnson for $3.50 for repairs to
premises 1862 B Street southwest, which
is leased to the Government at $1,000 per
annum Mr. Tracewell states that there is no
law authorizing the making Of repairs The
premises in question are used by the Department
Of Agriculture as a laboratory for the Bureau
of Animal Industry.
The times., 1899-08-11
Money to Loan

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The times., 1899-08-11
BALTIMORE.

First base by errors-Balfimore . St Louis
Left on bases-BaltiInoTe 4. ST Louis g. Bases on
haiiS-Of Powell J. Struck 0ut--By Mons & BIZ
Powell g. Three base hits-IaCharce. Waliace
Powell, Smith. Two-base hits-shrecongosf. Nc
GFaw. Brocie IsChauco. Sacrifice hits-Keister
Cross Stolen bases-Keister ~, Heidrick Dou-
be pla5s-Shockard and I.achance Wallace and
Tebean, Gross. Chslts and Tcgeau Umpircs-
o'Day and Hunt. Attendance, 1,500. Time Of
game, hours and 30 minutes
The times., 1899-08-11

Fisst hase by Washington, 3; Chicago,
J Left On hases-W ashiHgton, :; Chicago, 8
First base on bzlis-oh C2rssy, ,; on Gsryin, ].
Struck ouf-By CaEsey, ,; by Garyins 4. Three
has hss-Hctana. Mertes. Twohase hit-B0n-
rcr Sacrifice hits-Eyerett and Green. Stolen
bsses-McGsnn, Padden. coughian, Green, Mertes.
DoUbie plays-0 Brien 10 Bor1cr; Hagoon 10
Connor TO Everett. HIT by pitcher-By MCCAIN,
Freeman Wild pitci-Carsey- Umpires-Swart-
wood and DNyer. Time OF game-l hour and 90
minutes.
The times., 1899-08-11
AN EDUCATOR KILLED.
a Colorado school superintendent
Shot in the street.

Elizabeth. Col, Aug. 1O.-George W.
Blazer. Superintendent of the Elizabeth
Public Schools, was shot and instantly
killed in the street last night. The mur-
derer escaped.
II is alleged that the shooting was done
by w. L. Holland, Editor OF the Eye I"
who has disappeared He was seen in
company with Blazer shortly before the
tragedy occurred, and i'll feeling existed be-
tween them on account OF an article crit
icising the town board which w.s xeeens~
ly published in the Eye"
The times., 1899-08-11
A GAME FULL OF ROWS.
febeau and LaChance Prevented
Frcra Fighting by the Police.

Baltimore, Nd. Aug. l0.-Today's game
was the scrsppiest that has been played at
Union Park for many days. Burkett was
put out OF the game for too publicly airing
his views Of Umpire Hunt. who changed a
decision and declared an oriole runner safe
after having decided that he had been put
out Teheau VITO look Bursett's place, got
into d Wordg clash with LaChanee and in
vited an encounter The latter was anxious
TO accommodate him. buf the other players
and the police interfered. The score: