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The National tribune., 1899-07-27
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from which she receives rental of $500 year,
insurance, repairs and interest on a mort
gage, so that she has never has more than SJ2
a year. The Pension Bureau rejects her
claim on the double ground that she has not
proved her first husbands death, and that
she has an income.
These are few of the many cases within
the knowledge of the Post that could be cited,
supporting the Committees conclusions that:
Henry Clay Evans. Pension Commits
sIoner, has made arbitrary rules governing
attorneys in the prosecution of claims in the
Pension Bureau which have worked detri-
mentally to claimants, that he has locked
| up and refused adjudication of $4,000 sol
dlerS' orphans and 5000 dependent
| mothers claims; that he has rejected claims
| for reasons wholly unwarranted by law or
equity; that he has demanded testimony
| OF claimants touching transactions when
| had nothing whatever to do with the merits
| of the claims; that he has erroneously
| interpreted plain provisions of law for the
evident purpose of defeating claims; that
| he has held up" claims for the purpose of
delaying the payment of the large amount
they would draw if allowed; that he has
accepted ex parte reports against the char
acter of female pensioners and when pc
titioned for hearing for the purpose of
vindication of life and reputation against
foul and false aspersions. refused; he has
submitted to interviews and written articles
for publication which reflect upon the PEN
sion roll as whole.
The report of the Committee concludes:
The retention of Henry Clay Evans,
Pension Commissioner, after two and n
third years trial. are sources of profound
regret to all veteran soldiers.
Your committee. believing that the
maintenance of law, the judicial applica-
ton of wholesome rules in its enforcement,
to the end that honor may be given to
whom honor is due, is the highest and best
form of civilization, offer the following reso-
luton:
ResOlred. That we hereby request Presi-
dent Mckinley to remove Henry Clay
Evans, Pension Commissioner, at once and
then select man of legal attainment. with
broad. generous impulses and sympathies, |
with fine executive ability, and withal a
man who knows from personal experience
what it is to be with the boys on the firing
line.
The report and resolutions were unani-
mously ado ted
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81 and Shorty return to their regiment,
which they find encamped on the side of
Mission Ridge, near Chattanooga. They
were ordered to bring with them batch of
boyish recruits, whom they succeed in
getting through, after some lively ex-
periences on the road. The recruits are
divided up among the companies-Co. Q
receiving seven.
81 Takes His Boys For Little March Into the Country
yours little taste of active service. thatll
be good seasoning for 'em, and help de-
velop their hackles and spurs"
Good idee. What is it?" responded ST
with alacrity.
"An orders come down from Head
The times., 1899-07-09

Captain Bean is quartermaster, and the
two are about the busiest pair in Cuba.
The Hotel Union, said TO be the best in
Cienfuegos, is odd enough to deserve a
paragraph. The words English spoken
figure prominently in its advertisement:
but the assertion applies only to the hotel
guests, not to its managers or employees
such a congiomeration of paradoxes was
never seen before under one roof, Unpaint-
ed rafters are threaded with electric wires;
bare, dirty wooden floors and elegant fur
niture of carved mahogany from southern
Europe long ago; tall brass bedsteads
quaint enough to arouse the sin of covet-
business in the most religious heart, are
canopied with yellow satin and covered
with red calico spreads, the linen sheets
trimmed with coarse cotton lace. The
dining room is ornamented (?) with plaster
statues draped in gorgeous painted gowns.
and the several patios, with their growing
plants, colonies of doves, and gossiping
servants, form interesting studies.
The mayor OF Cienfuegos called upon
Miss Barton at once and begged for some
Red Cross nurses for his orphan asylum;
but sometimes we find a situation which
must be handled with extreme care, or,
better yet, left alone The orphans oc-
cupy two private houses, in the residence
portion Of the city, the combined rental
being 1854 per month, American gold.
One would think that the good citizens
might donate a building. rent free. when
the United States furnishes food, medi-
cines clothing and everything else gratis.
The institution was established a few
months ago by the efforts of DR.. Gabriel
NJ. Lander, who secured subscriptions from
his fellow w-townsmen to the amount of
$3.50 per month, mostly in small amounts.
The good doctor was managing the insti-
tuition admirably and getting along all
right when he was induced to interest the
ladies Of the city by appointing a commit
tee of twenty, as Matanzas and Sagua la
Grande had done. The result was the US
ual thing, and now the poor. harassed, as
tonished, and disappointed man is in the
hottest of hot water, The ladies of the
committee are all rich, influential and de-
voted to the Catholic Church, for which
the. men of Cuba seem TO care very little.
The lady president and her generals made
immediate arrangements for Roman Cath
olic Sisters to take charge Of the orphan
ages, in consequence OF which most of
the male subscribers refused to contribute
another cent, and the cash account fell
short Then the ladies arranged theatrical
entertainments benefits, fairs, and other
enterprises, which for a time furnished
charges. In the girls asylum there are
eighty -four, under the care of q matron
and two hired assistants, the older girls
doing the housework. Nothing has yet
been done toward educating them and the
place is incredibly dirty.
FANNIE BRIGHAM WARD.
The times., 1899-07-09

mated to make the preliminary examina-
ton for the trial. Many persons OF dis
tinction at court interested themselves for
the Chevalior de Rohan, more out of ha-
tired of Louvois, who had many enemies
than of affection for him. The Rohans
themselves remained passive. The Prin-
cess Of Soubise, who had great influence
with the King, does not seem to have said
anything in favor of her cousin. (Anne de
Chabot was married in 1868 to her cousin
Francois de Chabot. in favor of whom she
obtained from Louis XIV the erection into
principality of the barony of Soubise
She was extremely handsome and became
mistress of the KingD
Retribution.
The enemies of Louvois formed the party
of the Chevalier de Rohan, but, numerous
as they were. they could not save him.
Louis XIV called in council the Prince of
Conde, Marshal Villeroy, NJ. lie Teller
Minister of State. and heard with them a
report on the trial and the verdict. The
great Conde, so famous in our history
by his victories and by the various incl
dents of his life, began his speech with
what was most capable of touching the
King. He said, that after what he had
himself experienced of the Kings Glenn
ency, he believed that there was no man so
guilty that he could not hope for pardon;
that there was much extravaganza in what
Rohan had done, that his projects were
very criminal, but could not be executed,
being too chimerical." lie Teller spoke in
an opposite sense; after eight days of
hesitation Louis XIV decided that the YER
dict should be executed.
The Chevalier de Rohan died with great
fortitude, and with every sign of repent
ance for his crime. His head was cut off
before an immense crowd who could not
help plying his youth. The Marquis de
Villars and the Cheyalier de Preau, who
w2re in the plot (Nazelle says very little
about them and the part they tool1). were
beheaded after him. Van den Enden SEEM
ed quite Indifferent to his fate: He
showed the firr ness and constancy of a
hero" He was= hanged like a vulgar
criminal
The times., 1899-07-09
AN AIR POWER COMBINE.
All the Companies in New York Like
Iy to Re Thrown Into One,

New York, July S.-Men connected with
the American Air Power Company said to-
day that plans were under consideration.
which, if carried out, would result in that
company absorbing the other air power
companies. William C. Whitney and his
friends control the American Air Power
Company and the directorate of the com,
pany is made up of Thomas Dolan. w. L..
Elkins, Thomas F. Ryan, a. A. Mcleod.
and H. II. Hoadley. 1t is expected that
at a meeting of the company this week
Henry Payne Whitney will also be elected
a director. The Whitney interests. which
control the North and West Side Chicago
surface lines, are now having plans pre-
pared and contracts drawn looking TO the
equipment of the present cable lines in
Chicago with the compressed air system.
President Vreeland, of tho Metropolitan
Street Railroad Company of this city, is
having plans prepared for compressed air
snow sweepers, which will be used to
keep the Broadway cable and the under
ground trolley tracks clear in big snow
storms. The right has been secured BY
the American Air Power Company to use
the plant of the International Power Com
pany. of Providence, in the manufacture
of automobiles.
The times., 1899-07-09
YELLOW FEVER IN MEXICO.
Alarming Conditions at Vera Cruz
md Other Cities.

Austin, Tex, July S.-Advices received
by the State health department from
points in southern Mexico in reference to
the yellow fever situation show that the
epidemic is still raging to an alarming ex-
tent at several places. including the city
of Vera Cruz. The municipal and Federal
authorities have done splendid service in
improving the sanitary conditions of Tam
pico and there have no cases of the dis
ease reported there for several weeks.
The assistant surgeons of the United
States Marine Hospital Service who are
stationed at Vera Cruz and other points in
Mexico are keeping in close touch with
the situation, and no passengers from the
infected region are permitted to cross the
border into Texas until the required ten
days have been spent in quarantine
The times., 1899-07-09
NO MORE SMALLPOX.
The Isolation Hospital Is Nc
cut Patients.

By order of the District He icer
the last two smallpox patients ia Dis
trict smallpox hospital were 'r -ged
yesterday as cured. Their reler -ked
the close of the smallpox epiC hich
broke out last winter. As far as - .alth
Department is able to ascertain there are
no longer any smallpox cases in the Dis
trict, and it is not believed that there viii
be another outbreak. the infection having
been well stamped out in this vicinity.
The persons discharged from the hOspi-
tai yesterday are John James, colored.
ffty-one years old, living at 626 X Street
southwest, from which place he was re-
moved to the smallpox hospital June 3.
and Ida Foster. eolored. twenty years old.
living at 1143 Fifth Street northwest. from
which place she was removed to the small
pox hospital June 4.
The times., 1899-07-09
WANTS HER SISTERS MONEY.
Enquiry Concerning the VIII oi
Ellen CoBnauRhtoD.


A letter was received yesterday at the
Office OF the Register of Wills for the Dis
trict making enquiry concerning the es-
tate of Ellen Connaughton, who died about
eight years ago. The letter is as follows:
No. Gradwell Street.
Preston, Lancashire
Register Probate Court, Washington, T. S A.:
Sir-In re Ellen Connaughton.- deceased The
above lady died in Massachusetts, about the year
1890 or 1892. leaving estate which she left
TO Patrick Brannan (now deceased), who was
nv husband / being sister OF the said Ellen
Connaughton, beg to ask what steps it will be
necessary 10 take TO obtain possession of the
estate moneys, and property of which she died
possessed. MARY BRANNAN.
Another letter bearing the same post
mark and dated at Preston, November 20
1888, was also received. The letters, how
ever, are in different handwritings. The
envelope In which the letters were received
bears a postotfice stamp at Preston, made
June 27 last.
Enquiry at the Registers ofice proved
that the Will of Ellen Connaughton, if she
left one, was not filed for probate in this
city.
The times., 1899-07-09
COLONEL BRITToN's FUNERAL.
1t Will Take Place From the Family
Home Tuesdny MORNING.

The arrangements for the burial of Al
exander T. Britton, who died Friday morn
ing at his late home, 1920 Connecticut
Avenue northwest, have been made in
part. The funeral will be conducted Tues
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, from the
house and interment Will be made in the
family lot In Oak Hill Cemetery. The Of
fciating minister and the pallbearers have
not yet been chosen. Mrs. Britton, with
the sons and daughters who were with her
at New Castle, N. H., arrived in the city
yesterday morning Alexander Britton
will arrive here from the West tomorrow
afternoon, and Martin Britton. who re-
sides in Milwaukee, will reach Washington
today.
A special meeting of the Board of Trade
to take action on the death of Mr.. Brit
ton will be held some time on Monday.
The times., 1899-07-09
BISHOP NEwMAN's FUNERAL.
Many DISTINGUISHED Persons Among
Those in Attendance.

Saratoga, N Y. July S.-Bishops E. G.
Andrews of New York and Daniel A. Good
sell of Chattanooga, Tenn. the Rev DR..
Henry A. Buttz, President of Drew Theo-
logical Seminary in Madison. N. J., and
the Rev. DR.. Philip Germond of Kingston,
and the Rev. DR.. C. w. Millard, Presiding
Elder of the New York City district of
the New York Conference, were among
the speakers at the funeral of Bishop
John p. Newman in the First Methodist
Episcopal Church this morning. Mrs u
S. Grant, Mrs. F. D. Grant, and Miss Julia
Grant were present and sent several trib-
utes. President and Mrs. Mckinley sent
a message of sympathy to Mrs. Newman
Among the pallbearers were Gen. Thomas
l.. James, J. S. Huyler, Daniel Dunham,
+. E. Trowbridge, of New York, and Cen
Cyrus Bussey and NJ. G. Emory, of Wash
ington.
The times., 1899-07-09
A WORK OF FINE ART.
Description of the Loving Cup Given
NJ. CambOn by the President.

Description of the Loving Cup Given
NJ. Cambon by the President.
The loving cup recently given NJ. Jules
cambon, the Ambassador of France, by the
President as a testimonial of esteem for
the Ambassadors services in helping ne
gotiate the peace protocol, is a marvel of
the silversmith's work. 1t is among NJ
Cambon's most highly priced treasures. 1t
is the work of Tiffany G. Co.. of New York,
is Roman in form, stands about 10 inches
high, and weighs over 100 ounces, sterling
silver. The body of the cup is covered
with a richly chased decoration of the
breast armor scales of Minerva, the God
dess of Wisdom and Peace. The three
handles are composed of gracefully en-
twined olive leaves and berries, symbol
izing friendship. The carved OPEN work
effect in these handles is an exquisite piece
of silversmithing. Each handle terminates
in a cartouch on the body of the cup, which
contains, respectively. in relief the coats
of arms OF the United States, France, and
Spain. wreath of fruit signifying abun-
dance, serves as frame to the arms The
inscription around the neck of the cup
reads as follows:
The times., 1899-07-09

The body of the cup is supported on the
shoulders of three American peace eagles,
holding festoons of laurel in their beaks.
The eagles are in repose and grouped ba k
to back. indicating strength and purpose
The base. on which the eagles rest, has a
border of stars representing the thirteen
original States.
The box in which the loving cup is en-
closed is q triumph OF the jewelers. art.
1t is of light birdseye maple, highly pol
ished, with brass trimmings, bearing the
monogram of the Ambassador. The inte-
rior of the box is lined with crimson vel
vet, and the whole is enveloped in a sack
of olive velvet. Altogether, the Presi-
dents gift is of uncommon richness and
artistic beauty.
The times., 1899-07-09

II you are OF the same opinion as the bygicn-
lists who wrote the article in the American
Journal ct Health YOU will always drink Hou-
rch's beer. This unsolicited report places Heu-
rch's the purest and most wholesome beer in the
United States. Phone 6S4. Arlington BottliEg
Co, for case Of Heurichs
The times., 1899-07-09
THE CHEVALIER DE ROHAN
His Completely in the Conspiracy
Against Louis XIV.

An Interesting Bit of History From
the Memoirs of Du Cause de Nnz-
Dnudet - The Denouncement and
Execution of n Handsome Traitor.
The times., 1899-07-09
CUBA'S NEWEST City
Cienfuegos Ranks Third Among the
Islands Populous Centres.

Its Growth and Development Due to
the Sugar Industry Americans
md EnGiishmen Foremost in the
Trade-A Popular Impression i'm
Regard to Its Name Exploded.
The times., 1899-07-09

Presented by the President of the United
States 10 His Excellency NJ. Jules Cambon,
Ambassador of France, in token of his
services in the negotiation of the Protocol
of Peace between the United States and
Spain, August u, ls9s.
The times., 1899-07-09
A Court Sensation.

The Court and Paris were much sur
prised when the details of the conspiracy
became known. The death of Latreau-
mont, who was the chief agent in the con-
spiracy, prevented the arrest of many ac-
completes, whom he alone knew. He had
already ordered uniforms of guards for $50
men, with whom he had planned to seize
Honfieur, at the mouth of the Seine, oppo-
site Havre. Louis XIV said at Versailles
that II the conspirators had succeeded in
kidnapping the Dauphin he would have
made no change in his plans. notwith-
standing the great affection which he felt
for his son. Commissioners were desig-
The times., 1899-07-09

Here's about the best value in Mems Ok
fords we have ever had our hands on
Russet Russia Calf. Hathaway, SoulA &
Harrington's hand-sewed wel,, in the
swell waldorf" wide toe and 6> n 90
Grown" medium round toe. W
grand 81 shoe. During this sale. QEsOO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-02
ON THE TURF.
Affect Took the Bedford Stakes ut
Gravcsend-Other Races.

NEW YORK, June 1.-The good card
drew large crowd to the Gravesend
track to-day. For the Bedford stakes,
Affect was the favorite and won easily
in spite OF the fact that Don DeOro was
giving away weight in the Parkway
handicap. He was made an odds-on IA
vorite. lie won as he pleased. sum-
maries:
First race-six furlongs-Bannockbur
q TO u first, DR.. Parker 6 To l and
TO u second, Primate 60 TO ID third. Time,
LIZA Ii.
Second race-mile and a siXteenth-Ap-
proval g TO u first. Glengar 60 to l and
Z TO u. second. Lakeland g to 81 third.
Time, t:fs 3D.
Third race-Bedford stakes. four and a
half furlongs-Affect q TO u first, Flaunt
g to l and S 10 81 second. Kitchener a
to u third. Time. 50 IL.
Fourth race-Parkway handicap. one
mile and a sixteenth-Don DeOro & to 1OJ
first. JeannOt ~ 10 / and 10 p second,
Azucena Us to y third. Time, la IL.
Fifth race-hve furlongs-Star Chime &c
10 u first. Manyille a to l and 10 -
second, Dangerous Maid Is to y third.
Time. 1:0e.
Sixth race-steeplechase. full course
Olindo G to - first. Governor Budd @ 10
2 and : to 1O second, Royal Scarlet @ TO
p third. Time. 40
At Prospect Park.
BALTIMORE. June l-Split heats and
heavy betting was the order at the third
day Of the Prospect Park light harness
meeting.
Bessie NJ was the only good thing that
proved productive to the talent, while in
the other events the bookies reaped a
harvest OF sheckels. Results:
2-23 class. trotting. purse s3o0-Irene
first, Blue Bell second, Tiger Tom third.
Best time. 2:ls
2:90 class, pacing. purse S5oo-Prince \
first. Master Gilbert second, Allen W
third Best tin 2.lS SIS
2:35 class, trOiing or 1a/ng, purse
s15O-Bessie VI first Twenty-Five second,
Belart third. Best time 2:29 Ii
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-02
PETERSBURG VETERANS.
To Make Arrangements for memorial
Day Next Friday-COuncil Meets.

PETERSBURG. VA, June l-Special'-
At the meeting Of 4. +. Hill Camp or
Confederate Veterans tonight a commit
tee was appointed at the request of the
Ladies' Memorial Association 10 make
all arrangements for the memorial eXer-
cises on the 9Th OF June.
The camp presented TO Commander
Turner and Lieutenant-C commanders W.
+. Harwood. r. NJ watson. r. q. Thomp-
son and to Hugh r. Smith. acting adju-
tant. each a beautiful souvenir OF the re-
cent reunion IN Charleston, ;. G., IN re-
cognition Of their faithful service.
The chaplain announced that a memo
rial service for the camp would be held az
Tabb-Street Presbyterian church next
Sunday night Rev. W. W. Lear will con-
duct the services.
The Common Council az its meeting to-
night granted the Virginia Traction Com
pany. which company IS 10 build the new
street electric railway here. permission
20 lay a double track on Wythe street:
also. 10 lay 7-inch girder rails on certain
streets instead OF S-inch rails.
The Council took no final action az rs
meeting tonight I'm the matter Of award
ing the contract for relaxing cobblestOnes
and the curbine on different street. The
matter was referred 10 the Street Com
mittee 10 report at an adjourned meeting
OF tho Council