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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-06
AT FAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Tug Boat Eva Belle Cain Discovered to Be
on Fire
Defective Alarm Given, which Fails
to Bring the Fire Companies
General and Personal.
Evening Star Bureau.
No. 121 King St,
Bell Telephone No. LOG,
N-II N1N tI1Io3'V -No' T"V'
ALEX NDRIA Va MAY q 1900

ALEXANDRIA, Va. May y, 1879.
Flames in the hold of the tugboat Eva
Belle Cain, lying at the ship yard dock.
were discovered about 400 o'clock this
morning. just in time to save the vessel
from destruction. The engineer, fireman
and cook, who were sleeping on the boat.
were aroused and they turned in an alarm,
Considerable time elapsed, and the engines
did not appear. but men from the hook and
ladder company came and assisted the crew
in lighting the fire. Several feet of deck
had to be torn up before the flames were
reached. small boat hose was then put
into service with successful results.
During the excitement the Boats fireman
fell overheard and was with difficulty res
cued.
The Eva Belle Cain is the property OF
Mr.. J. II. Beach of this city. Her damage
Is estimated at $500, partly covered by in
surance.
Employees of all the fire companies in the
department stated this morning that they
received the alarm over the Bell telephone,
announcing that the fire was in an uptown
district. AS a result, the engines were
driven all over town and did not reach the
scene at all. They stated that the present
system of turning in alarms is SO defective
that a fire is liable to get considerable
Roadway before the engines can be put into
ar1-io
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-06

Standard Oil Witnesses.

In addition to witnesses to come before
the industrial commission during the pres
ent month as announced in The Star it
has been arranged to have Mr.. John d.
Rockefeller and MIR. VIM. T. Wardwell the
latter treasurer of the Standard Oil Com
pany, give their testimony on a date not
Vet decided upon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-06
Republican Ward Meeting.
Verdict Against Railroad.

Proceedings in the case of William A.
Thomas against the Southern Railroad
Company consumed the whole of yester-
days session of the corporation court, and
1t was not until after o'clock pm. that
verdict was returned for the Plaintiff, fix
ing the amount of his damages at 81 POO.
Attorney Frank r. Anderson represented
the plaintiff, while the company was de-
Tended by Attorneys W. II. Payne and
Eppa Hunton, jr., of Warrenton. and An
Jhony w. Armstrong of this city.
Judge Norton overruled a motion 10 set
aside the verdict. and exceptions were
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-17

Others than teachers are cordially in
Vited to accompany the excursionists
and the same rate will be made to
them. Those desiring to visit friends
OF relatives will find this an excellent
opportunity, giving them four days
and nights in the Pima county capital
during the holiday season. There will
be no aggravating lay-over at Mari
cOpa, as a special will meet the return
ing eXcursionists at that point. All
who desire to go will facilitate matters
as well as confer a favor on the super
intendent by leaving their names at his
office in the court house.
PUNISHMENT OF THEFT. About
noon yesterday a white man was seen
near the corner of First and Adams
street leading a negro along by the
collar with one hand while he was
brandishing a dashboard in the other
and swearing. He occasionally fur
Their relieved his feelings by kicking
the negro, throwing him down and
dragging him at full length along the
sidewalk. At last he stopped and
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-17

looked about as if he were studying up
some new style of punishment for his
victim. He noticed the irrigating ditch
running bank full of water. A happy
thought ran through his mind. He
rolled the negro into it face downward
and stood on his neck with one foot,
occasionally raising it in order to let
the submerged come up for air.
Finally he let I'm up altogether and
said: Now while you're dryin' your
self you might put in your time
thinkin' about the sin of stealin'." He
said his wife was washing in the back
yard and while she went into the
house for a minute the negro came
prognosticating along the alley and
put her out Of business by swiping the
washbOard.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-17
t"A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS"

The main object and desire of all
Yule-tide giving is to convey real
pleasure. To this end we should select
with an object to every day usefulness.
The costliest presents often afford the
least pleasure because not wisely
chosen. There are hundreds of Sis
tiers, Brothers, Fathers, Mothers and
Grandparents with dimmed and
strained vision whose sight could al
most instantly be restored to normal
conditions by the application of proper
glasses. Why not give YOURS new
eyes for Christmas present? Could
you give them more pleasure or happi-
ness? No wiser course could be pur-
sued unless it be the course that leads
to me for the glasses. All kinds, all
prices. An accurate fit guaranteed.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-17
LOCAL BRENETIES.
NOTICE.

Until further notice the Phoenix,
Tempe and Mesa stage office of L. w.
Collins will be at the Phoenix bakery.
Telephone 80 and 265. The change was
made necessary on account of yester-
days fire. l.. w. COLLINS.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-17
REMOVAL NOTICE.

Drs. Stroud and Craig have removed
their offices to rooms in the new Irvine
building, opposite the Adams hotel, on
Center street.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-17

Mohn & Easterling have moved their
undertaking parlors from the corner OF
Washington street and Fifth avenue to
lis North Center street.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-17

Oysters, Game and Poultry at The
New Place.
WILLIAMS & HAFFNER.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-17

n. Porter for Hand Made Harness
142 East Washington Street.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-17

finest handmade sour mash bourbon
and and Pennsylvania rye liskies.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-17
DAILY BULLETIN.

Reports received at Phoenix, Ariz.,
on December 3, 1899. Observations
taken at all stations at a. m, 18th
meridian time.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-17

Cards of thanks. notices pertaining
to organizations and societies, church
fairs or socials, will not be printed in
the Republican except when paid for.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-17

to-date-The New Place.
WILLIAMS & HAFFNER-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-17

Strictly high grade-''The New
Place" AL and Theo. and IL West
Washington street.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-17
NEWS
OF THE
TOWN
PHOENIX WEATHER

The following wea CT conditions pre-
vailing in Phoenix y ssterday were re-
ported by the United States weather
bureau:
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-17

f. A. Spaulding sells real estate. Of
fee No. IL West Adams street.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-17

Miss Sims, dre-smaker. 1873 E. Adams.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-17
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething- II
soothes the child, softens the gums, al
lays all pain, cures wind collie and is
the best remedy for diarrhoea. Twen-
ty-five cents a bottle.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-17

See our beautiful line of Dohrman
Glass Ware.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-17

Don't forget the place.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-17

1910 Winchester Rifles, shoots two
miles, s19.S5.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-17

Do you want a beautiful album
cheap? Look our line over and you
won't be disappointed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-25
IDEAS FOR eIoYcLERs.

The cyclists of Berne adopt the GUS
tomary Swiss cape for winter riding. 1t
is made in dark blue or black frieze with
a peaked hood which can be drawn over
the head. The appearance is distinctly
picturesque, though, perhaps, somewhat
suggestive of witch on broomstick.
The irrepressible John Chinaman is
making himself obnoxious as cyclist in
Shanghai. He evidently fancies himself
as a trick-rider, and is anxious to show
off his dexterity regardless Of the safety
of the general public. An aggrieved resi-
dent wrote to one of the Shanghai papers
regretting that such things should be.
He complains that young native scorch-
ers ride at reckless pace through the
crowded streets, with arms folded across
the chest. He remarked one who was
not only riding Glands off," but had ac-
tually taken off the handle-bar of his
machine and was holding it over his
head! If man chooses to make goose
Of himself in this manner and runs into
a brick wall he has only himself to
blame; but in this particular case the
young celestial did worse--he lost con-
troll of his machine and ran into lady
who was riding on the opposite side of
the street, knocked her Off and smashed
her maehiax. 81.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-25
STATE NEWS
THE GRAND ARMY.
Commands Bailey Issues an Order
That Will Be of Interest to All
the Old Veterans.

Commander Bailey, of the Iowa grand
army, has issued his second general or
der. 1t announces that the department
headquarters will be kept constantly
open at the statehouse by Adit. Gen.
Black, asks that the semiannual report
and per capita tax for the term ending
June, 1899, should be sent to depart
ment headquarters at once, the posts
not so reporting being held delinquent
by the national organization, calls at
tention to the national encampment at
Philadelphia, September A to 8, says
that large attendance of Iowa soldiers
is desired, calls attention to the new
rule not requiring delinquent members
to apply for admission to their posts
as new members, mentions the election
of delegates to the national encamp-
ment, and concludes as follows:
THE Iowa state fair authorities have
again specially remembered the eX-sol-
diers. sailors, marines, their wives and
widows, of Iowa, and set apart Tuesday.
August 20, as Soldiers day" and cordially
invite all ex-soldiers, sailors, marines,
wives and widows to attend on that day.
Through the kindness of the society they
will send tickets to the county auditors of
the state which can be secured by applying
to said auditors or the adjutant of your
post or any post near you, without cost.
The ex-prisoners of war will have charge Of
the exercises in the forenoon and the ex-
soldiers, sailors and marines in the after
noon. There will be good speakers at all
the meetings. We will expect rousing
campfire, participated in by the soldiery of
the state. Come one, come all, and let us
make that day long to be remembered"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-25
A FEUD FEARED.
The Shooting of John Camerer by
Albert johnson May BE the Cause
of More Bloodshed.

The Sioux City authorities are taking
extraordinary precautions to prevent
further loss of life in the Camerer-J ohm
son feud, which eliminated the other
day in the death of John Camerer at
Browns Lake, 20 miles from Sioux
City.
Camererand Chris Johnson, Dane,
and neighboring farmer, originally
quarreled several weeks ago in the
course of discussion of the relative
merits of their respective countries.
Camerer was of a violent temper when
intoxicated. He drank too much and
opened fire with a shotgun from his
own dooryard on Johnson's house. One
of his shots smashed window and
narrowly missed Mrs. johnson. Her
son, Albert, answered the lombard
lnent with a weapon of his own, and
Camerer fell dead.
His sons Immediately announced
their intention of taking up the quar-
rel, and would doubtless have done so
but for the arrival of the officers.
Young johnson was arrested and taken
to Sioux City, and his parents accom-
panied him on the plea that they We're
afraid to remain near the Camerers,
The latter We're forcibly prevented
from following the Johnsons to avenge
their father. johnson was acquitted
and another fight was feared.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-25
Democratic Convention.

A Delegate Convention of the Demo-
Gratis of Howard county will be held at
the Court House, Cresco, on Tuesday,
August s, 1899, at O'Clock p. M, for
the purpose of electing nine delegates
TO attend the State Convention to be
held at Des Moines, Iowa, on Wednes-
day, August Is, 1899, and for the pur-
pose of electing county chairman and
county committee, and for the trans
action of such other business as may
come before the convention.
The ratio of representation will be
one delegate from each township and
one additional delegate for each 25
votes or fraction over u, cast for Hon
Claude r. Porter at the gen1 election
of 1898. Upon such basis the differ
ent townships are entitled to the fol-
lowing representation:
Alton 8 jamestown 4
Albion 3 New Oregon I
Chester 2 Oak Dale
Forest City 3 Saratoga 3
Howard Z Paris 5
Howard Center 3 Vernon Springs Ii
The different township committees
are requested to call township eau
cuSeS in accordance with the above.
BY order of County Committee.
JOHN M. CANNON,
Chairman.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-25
OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES,

Helen has not yet celebrated her third
after dinner, that Helen had left consid-
cradle of her meal on the outside Of her
face and asked: "Why, Helen, what
have you on your mouth?" Helen
promptly replied: "Only my lips"
Kittie, aged 3, received letter from
her cousin the other day and her man.
ma read it aloud. When it was finished
Kittie said: Mamma, bet If grandma
would lend me her specs l could read it
myself, cause then my eyes would be
older than yours"
Little Palmer was looking through a
book on California fruit culture, and aft
err studying one Of the illustrations for
a long time he turned to his papa, say
ing: lit must make the people otlt there
awful fdgety, with all those Irritating
ditches''
Mamma" asked little George, sis it
true that nobody who tells stories will 90
to heavenW Eyes, my DEAR" mamma
replied. Then" said the child, you
better watch out. Didn't you tell me
yesterday they was no more of that ielly
left! / just eat half a tumblerful OF II
that I found on the top shelf in the
pantry"
down on me when I'm trying to do
them favor, just In that way, and 1
suppose always will be. don't let
1t bother me as much Us used to,
Still, young man, would advise you
not to go punching heads, you know"
"Why NOT Sir?" demanded the owner
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-25
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT.

Senator White of California and Sen.
ator Mallory of Florida are cousins.
Before Representative Jerry Simpson
became ranchmap he was as for several
years sailor on the great lakes.
William Watson, the poet, has received
by the death Of a distant relative leg
ncy which will render him independent
for life.
General Marsh of Illinois has knowl-
edge of military laws and tactics among
the best in Congress-, for he has made
careful study Of these matters for
years.
Robert Barr, the novelist, says that he
will wager he can step off train at any
village in England, and at two out Of
every three houses receive an affirmative
answer to the question, "Have you any
relatives in American"
Horatio Garland futile of Macon Mo-,
is an uncle of Vice. President Hobart,
and, though II years old. attends regu-
larry to his business: His grandfather
was Lieutenant under General Gates
during the revolution and one Of the Bos-
ton tea party.
The Confederate badge which Prest
dent Mckinley wore at Macon, Ca, has
made 1t. so popular that the organization
which issued it has been overwhelmed
with requests for duplicates. 1t has been
promptly copyrighted, and several hun
dred are now being turned out daily.
One of the heroes of the late war, con-
corning whom little has been heard, is
Ensign II. H. Ward of California, who
is now of the bureau of navigation at
Washington, D. 9. Posing as an English
man lie visited Gibraltar, Cadiz. Porto
Rico and other places, from which he
sent valuable information to the navy de-
partment
One of the first marriages between
the officers of our army and the members
of Lieutenant Albert ]. Dillon of the
United States volunteer signal corps,
who will shortly lead to the altar the
daughter Of Senior Palma, alcalde Of
Mayaguez, Porto Rico.
The Grown Prince Of Siam will soon
be attached to British infantry regi-
ment at Aldershot for about twelve
months for thorough course Of drill and
military instruction. Lieutenant Colonel
9. V. Hume, R. A., has been Military
Governor to the Grown Prince for more
than two years.
Senator Ross Of Vermont is man Of
punctual habits. When offered the ap-
pointment to succeed Senator Morrill,, he
said he would allow himself half an
hour to think it over. He shut himself
up in his library for thirty minutes, at
the end of which he had made his deci-
sion. Ip thirty-six hours he was on his
way to Washington.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-25
FAvoRITEs ABROAD.

Kyrle Bellew is regarded there ps an
exceptionally good actor and leading
man. Paul Arthur and Aubrey Bouci-
cault scored hits in "Trelawny."
The Russell brothers are going to Eu-
rope and many other American stage
lights have their eyes turned in that d.
rection. 1t is case OF reciprocity-the
English actors reap harvests over here
and our stage people get the money back
over there.
Lydia Yeaman-Titus, who billed her
self Lydia Titus, is now doing a speciality
under the name Of Lydia Yeamans. The
hawthorne sisters were prominent dur
ing the pantomime season and Conan
and Doyle. who We're known here rs Flip
and Flop are in the cast of "Babes in
the Wood"
England likes most American products
and the latest importation which strikes
her fancy is the American actor and act
ress. Edna May and Phyllis Rankin
have made great hit in London and the
illustrated papers have been filled with
their pictures and accounts Of them.
Gillette, when he appeared in London
in Secret Service" excited more talk
and filled more newspaper columns than
any other actor for years. Robert Ia
Der, Julia Marlowe's husband, went into
Sir Henry Irving's company and made a
great success. His Macduff in Forbes
Robertson's Macbeth" was considered a
triumph,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-25
PUTS HONOR ASIDE.
Oscar Deignnn, Iowa's Merrimac
Hero, Declines an Appointment
to the Naval Academy.

Secretary Long has received let
ter from Oscar S. Deignan, of Iowa,
declining the appointment to the naval
academy offered to him in accordance
with an act of congress. Young Deig
mans declination is due, it is said, to
his belief that he would find it eX-
tremely difficult to pass the examine
ton for admission.
With view to aiding him in every
possible way the secretary offered to
permit him to enter the academy with
out the usual entrance examination;
but, while approaching this conces-
sion, the young man deemed it eNpedi-
ent to give up altogether his dreams of
career in the service.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-25
Alpar Has Resigned.

Alger has resigned from the Nc
Kinley cabinet. The conduct of the
war has so disgraced the administra-
tion that scape goat was necessary.
Every eXpedient available that could
cover up the venality Of contractors
and inetficiency of officers has been
tried. The ''embalmed beef" scoun-
drels were whitewashed and Gen. Egan
was retired upon an annual salary of
S., 900 as his share of the profits in the
death dealing food supply business.
This was the first commercial victory
of the war with Spain. To make it
acceptable to the people the organs of
imperialism proclaimed theft war
necessity and murder righteousness,
and that those who could not accept
such a conclusion were traitors. Spain
was whipped and the scamps who mis-
managed the war and killed more men
with vile rationS IL an had fallen in
battle were forgiven.
But there were the far off Philippine
islands upon which the trust comb
nation were looking with covetous
eyes. There brave people had been
fighting for liberty for years. The
impcrialists behind the Mckinley adj
ministration said ''seize the island and
subjugate the niggers." The game
was begun by first purchasing of Spain
her right to shoot and Cypress the
Filipinos, and this brutality has been
SO mismanaged that something must
be done to cover the disgrace. The
first move in the covering process is
the retirement of Alger from the Sec
rotary of war portfolio. The next
move will be the removal of Gen. Otis
from command of the army of occupa-
ton at Manila.-Nationdl Republican,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-25
LATE INVENTIONS.

An Illinois inventor has patented an
attachment for dental chairs, consisting
OF an electrical motor mounted under the
chair to drive vertical shaft with which
a large portion of the work is done.
A handy blotting pad is formed of
sheet of spring metal shaped into cyl
inder, with the edges pressed together
tightly enough to hold the edges Of the
blotter when inserted, the cylinder being
carried on handled bale to revolve as it
is drawn over the paper.
AK handles are prevented from break
ing off close to the head under heavy
consisting of a steel plate shaped to fit
the handle and enter the eye Of the
head, being held in place by rivets run
ming through the handle.
The speed Of swimmers is increased by
a new appliance having an ankle plate to
be strapped to the foot to carry web
bling stretched on ribs which opens and
shuts alternately as the wearer's feet
are moved through the water, the web
bling increasing the resistance Of the
water.
Lawn-mower knives can be sharpened
without removing from the machine by
using new attachment, having a
grinding stone set in the face OF wood
en- p@i, ~ oe ciampeu TO the sul0e par OF
the mower, which screws to adjust it Mt
the right angle to place an edge on the
knives as they revolve.
A tobacco pipe has been patented which
has two bowls formed in n single square
block, with a hole in each side for the
insertion Of the pipestem, the bowls be-
Ing used alternately. so that the heat
from one dries the other out and causes
current of fresh air to pass through it.
Pens can be adjusted at any desired
angle in new holder, which has the pen
socket mounted on ball set in clamp
ing head, so it can be moved In the posi-
ton desired and held fast by turning a
screw at the opposite end Of the holder
to lock the jaws in the hend.
Tickets are easily handled by a new
pocket case, having a central receptacle
In which the tickets are placed, with a
spring wall on one side which presses
them to the opposite side and into a slid
ing yoke, the latter being moved out
ward to discharge each ticket in turn.
An Englishman has designed neat
folding mud guard for bicycles, wire
yoke being hinged to the frame to swing
parallel with the forks when not in use.
with roller at the outer end of the
yoke to carry fat fabric, which rolls
up against the fork. A brace is placed
at the center Of the guard to curve it
SO 1t will follow the shape Of the wheel.