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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-23

Maj. H. B. Osgood, commissary of sub
sistence, has been ordered to South Franz
ingham, Mass, to arrange for the subsist-
ence of the 46th Volunteer Infantry.
The orders for Mai. Robert J. Gibson,
surgeon, U. S. A, to proceed to the Philip
pine Islands have been revoked. He has
been assigned to duty as attending surgeon
at San Francisco.
Maj. D. A. Frederick, 45th Infantry, has
been ordered to Fort Smelling, Mimi, for
assignment to duty.
Capt. ]. II. Aldrich 35th Infantry. has
been relieved from duty at San Francisco
and ordered to join his regiment.
Acting Assistant Surgeon G. r. White,
now at New York, has been ordered to San
Francisco for duty.
Lieut. r. p. Cordill 33d Infantry has
been ordered to duty at Fort Sam Houston,
Tex.
Capt. E. L. Munson. assistant surgeon,
has been relieved from duty in the office
of the surgeon general of the army and or
dered to duty at Washington barracks,
d. c.
Capt. D. c.. Howard, assistant surgeon,
now at West Point, N. Y, has been ordered
to duty at Fort Hancock. N. ].
Lieut.. F. NJ. Kemp. assistant surgeon,
now at Fort Hamilton N. Y, has been or
dered to duty at the Military Academy,
West Point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-23

fs ssst g T
District of columbia Bonds.-6s, 1907 ,o-year
Bios, 1871 funding. 1862 bid ''' ''N'
Miscellaneous bonds Metropolitan Railroad IS.
Railroad cert indebt.: b. 1lsla bid 1e1 asked.
hia Railroad I'd mort. IS. ZIG bid, III asked. City
and Suburban Railroad IS; llois bid. Washington
Co. series B. 6s, lo7l4 bid L. $. Electric Light
deb; imp, IS. 1I61. bid. l2e asked, U. 5. Eectric
peake and Potomac sphone os. lob bid Ameri-
can ca Security and Trust Is. 100 lid wnshington
Co. imp. 6s 10 bid. Washington Market Co. extn.
e., 10 bid Masonic Hall Association IS. losA
costa and Potomac IS 1851 bid
National Bank Stocks.-Bank of Washington. $50
Farmers and Mechanics, 2o2 bid Second. I5s bid
Citizens, ls9 bid Columbia: 1a3 lid. Capital III
bid West End, 122 bid Traders, 1l5 bid, lbs
Safe Deposit and Trust Compa nies-National Safe
Trust, Ito bid 40 asked. American Security and
Trust, 1s41s bid, 200 asked. Washington Safe De-
Insurance stocks.-Firemens, "a bid Franklin
20 hid bid hs,SsIb 50 9 20 asked
bid '' % % % 2i3 bid Nationsl Union.
lS bio b asked M b sa BID M assa S
Title 20 Insurance stocks+colanibia Title 5s bid.
Railroad Stoeks-Capital Traction Co. as% bid.
937s asked. City and suburban. IS bid, 45 asked.
Gas aDG Electric a Light washington Gas,
&c bid, $685. asked Georgetown Gas so bid
bid: ~ asked. PsnnsyIvania. ~ hid.
Miscellaneous Stocks:-Mersenthale Linotype.
is asked. American Graphophone, IL bid 1877 ask
ed; American GraPhophone preferred ls bid: Is
Mase Is 5d Nolfsf and %ashsoa
Steamboat, 116 bid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-23
CAPT. MICHLER'S DECLINATION.
Will Not Take the Commission of
Volunteer Lieutenant Colonel.

VIII Not Take the Com iSSiOn of
Volunteer Lieutenant Colonel.
Some surprise is manifested by officers on
duty at the War Department at the action
of Captain Francis Michler of the 9TH Cav
airy in declining the commission of lieu
tenant colonel in the volunteer army being
organized for service in the Philippines
Captain Mchler is on the staff of Major
General Miles, and is one of the best known
officers in. the army. During the Spanish
war he was an assistant adjutant general
with the rank of lieutenant colonel in the
volunteer army, and as such accompanied
General Miles in his campaigns in Cuba and
Porto Rico He is known an ambitious
and progressive soldier, and his failure to
take advantage Of the opportunity now Of
fered him for active field service in the
face of the enemy is a matter of general
surprise to his friends. His letter declining
the lieutenant colonelcy is brief and gives
no reasons fer his action. Captain Michler
is about to be promoted to majority in the
regular army and has been ordered to New
York to be examined as to his fitness for
promotion. AS a lieutenant colonel of vol
unteers, he had been assigned to the 18th
Infantry. commanded by Colonel Schuyler,
under whom he formerly served in the reg
ular army. Captain Micher does not con-
slider the advancement of one grade Sufii-
cient to justify his leaving the regulars for
the volunteer service. He was recommend
ed by General Miles for appointment
colonel of of the volunteer regiments
being raised for service in the Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-23
SIR THOMAS FULL OF ZEAL.
Owner of Shamrock Talks of Hi,
Yachts Chances to Win.

Owner of Shamrock Talks of His
Yachts Chances to Win.
LONDON, August y3.-Sir Thomas Lip
ton. in an interview with a reporter of the
Associated Press today, said:
Il am just as excited as a school boy as
the race draws near. l have read the re-
marks of American yachting experts, many
of whom have seen Shamrock through their
telescopes, but while these good people
know all about yachts, they have no data
upon which to ase opinions, except pa
triotic wishes Any man knows the Sham
rock has done nothing yet beyond wearing
down the Britannia on time allowance. and
pretty early. So, to whittle Shamrock S
chances down to the luck of heavy weather
Is beside the mark. for, in my opinion, Fife
has designed an all-rOund yacht. There is
nothing absurd in the secrecy maintained.
We have reasons for it.
1T is quite true 1 asked the Prince of
Wales to witness the races. No one would
but he has engagements which prevented.
We may yet have distinguished guests.
am not at liberty to mention their Names
Continuing, Sir Thomas Upton expressed
great satisfaction with Shanrock's crew
He said:
Even now every man knows his station
and his duty. With two skilled captains
We shall get the highest yachtsma nship.
The Americans know my feelings. We
will shout as loud as If Columbia won, for
our opponents are sportsmen. If Shamrock
Is successful no doubt the Americans will
rise to the occasion, and next year make
US exert our very best efforts to retain
the cup.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-23
LAWYER DECLARED INSANE.
James +. Brewn Committed to st.
EliAa beth's HOspital.

James +. SrGrn Committed to st.
Elizabeth's Hospital.
After brief hearing this afternoon JUS
tice Clabaugh signed an order committing
James f. Brown, well-known member
of the bar of the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia. and a real estate
agent, to the Government Hospital for the
Insane at St. Elizabeth. This action was
taken upon testimony tending to show that
Mr.. Brown is of unsound mind.
DR.. Frank P Vale and Or. William T..
Burch, police surgeons, explained to the
court that they had examined the man and
considered that he should be committed to
the asylum for trea tment. He insisted, ac-
cording to the witnesses, that he Is the
richest man in the world, and that he built
all the hotels in this country.
Mrs. Cora A. Brown, wife of Mr.. Brown,
explained to the court that her husband
was not possessed of any property, and
then the subject of the inquiry took the
stand.
Your honor, these proceedings were in
was not receiving proper treatment at the
asylum on the HILL stated Mr.. Brown. Il
am entirely sane. Why, l am member of
this bar. justice of the Supreme Court of
the United States Speaker of the House of
Representatives and a member of the
United States Senate.
You say you are member of the House
o. Representatives? inquired Attorney
Sinclair who conducted the proceedings.
Speaker of the House. corrected Mr..
Brown
Justice Clabaugh considered that further
testimony was unnecessary, and thereupon
signed the order of commitment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-23

ter stated that rate of a fare and one
third would be given from points distant
800 miles from Washington or more, while
excursion rates would be made from inter-
mediate points. A fare of 2 cents a mile
one way for the round trip would be given
for military bands in uniform within the
short distance limit. The tickets would be
sold, 1t was stated, on the first day of the
celebration and the day previous to 1t, ex
cept from distant points, where they would
be put on sale as much earlier as the cir
cumstances might require. The tickets
were to be good to return until two days
after the festivities closed.
Better Terms to BE Asked.
After some discussion the committee de-
cided to request all the associations to
agree to a straight rate of a single fare
for the round trip, and upon the suggestion
of Mr.. Coin Studs it was decided to ad
dress a strong letter to the passenger repre-
sentatives of the various lines entering
Washington asking for the single rate.
The question of advertising was brought
up, and 1t was suggested that the COM
mittee ought to arrange for printing and
distributing posters and other material,
calling attention to the features of the
celebration and the low rates on the rail-
ROADS. MIR. Studs remarked, however,
that the railroads would naturally do their
own advertising in this direction, and that
any other efforts would be superfiuous; con-
sequently 1t is not expected that any ex
pense VIII be incurred by advertising the
celebration in other cities in the usual way.
The suggestion to form an executive com
mlttee was adversely acted on, and, instead,
IL was determined that seven members
should make quorum. Chairman Stel
wagon was authorized to organize such sub
committees as may be deemed necessary.
The names of James L. Berry, VIM. i.
Downey, Washington Major, John Ii.
Gheen and b. f. McCaulley were added 20
the committee, and it adjourned subject TO
the call of the chairman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-23

The green goods men are taking hold
OF the idea of expansion very readily They
are beginning to operate in the colonies
and attempting to initiate the simple and
trusting native into the role of the come
on
The secret service bureau has received
copy of typical green goods circular
printed In the Spanish language which
was received in Havana The circular was
mailed al Allentown, Pa and is in very
poor Spanish, it is said. The usual induce
ments to invest in counterfeit money are
held out and cordial invitation to come
on and inspect the goods is extended
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-23
THE SCHNEIDER FORGERY.
Military Attache Explains
His Recent Stntement.

PARIS, August 23-The Figaro today
published a letter from Colonel Schneider
the Austrian military attache, supplement-
ing his telegram declaring the letter of
November 30, 1897, forgery. He says: u
"On November 80 my opinion was alb
solutely that expressed in the document.
The fixing OF the date and my signature to
the text constitutes a forgery. even in case
which l am unable to judge without hav-
Ing seen the text-the text itself be NINE
written under another date"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-23
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, August 23-Flour firm Unchanged
receipts, 5712 barrels exports, 2697 barrels
Wheat strong; spot and the month, 72a721s; Sep
TENDER. 72ha72ai October. 73aaI4; December
TIA asked steamer No. red 6saiSA receipts
5s013 bushels; exports, Ill 1853 bushels; southern
by sample, 65a73; do. grade, e9a721@ Corn
TENDER and October, Sea3sl4; November or Decenl-
her. new or Old, 32&4a3S January. 2ca,a33 steamer
mixed. 35Aa35a. receipts. 1i3, 69S bushels exports
1853 bushels; southern white corn 39lla40: do
yellow 39a39ls. Oats steady; No. white, 2si n
q, new; No. Mixed new, :s5a25h. Rye firm: No
nearby, o2a53; No. western, 57a5S Hay easier
No. Timothy, new. S145O asked Grain freights
quiet rates unsettled: steam Liverpool Der
bnshsl, 3D., September; Cork for orlers, per GUAR
ter, 3s 3D. ass 4h.d.. September. Sugar strong I'M
changed Cheese steady, unchanged Butter firm,
unchanged. Eggs firm, unchanged. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-23

The death of Moncure H. Tompkins, for
many years confidential clerk with Mr.
George T. Keen of this city, and only son
of c. M. Tompkns of the pension office.
occurred early this morning The deceased
mad won a high place in the esteem and
confidence of all who knew him, and his
death is greatly deplored. He had been an
invalid for a year past
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-23
GUERIS STILL BARRICADED.
Paris Authorities Fear He Contem-
plates Burning His HOuse

PARIS, August 23.-The Guerinites are
still holding out at the headquarters Of the
Anti-Semite League, which has been be-
s1eged since August II by the authorities
as result of the recent disturbances here.
All is quiet. but they have erected fresh
barricade of chairs and tables and have
soaked these with petroleum, from which
1t is believed the besieged contemplate i'm
notation.
fireman remains constantly on duty out
side the building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-23

General Brooke at Havana. has inform
ed the War Department of the death of
Private John Rafferty,, Company K, I'd
infantry. at Cienfuegos, of typhoid fever.
and the death of Salvador Gill. quarter
masters employe, at Santiago of strangu-
lated hernia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-23
UNION VETERANS UNION.

All the Old Objects Reelected at Des
MOincs Meeting.
DIES MONIES, Iowa, August 23.-The ma
tional encampment of the Union Veterans
Union, which began yesterday, reelected
the present officers of the order today.
Mrs. Addie B. johnson of Fremont, Ohio,
president of the Women's Veteran Relief
Union, delivered her annual report show
ing that the auxiliary order had doubled
in membership during the past year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-23
WILL USE wAsHINGToN HERD1cs.
Cleveland Street Car Strikers Rivals
of Old Employers.

CLEF ELAND, Ohio, August 23.-Twenty
herdics used for many years on the streets
or Washington were shipped from that
city to street car strikers here last night
On their arrival here a regular bus line
will be established on Euclid avenue in
opposition to the Big Consolidated Com
Fany. This will be the first attempt by
the strikers to run buses on the Euclid
line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-23

Georgia Afnss this afternoon instituted
proceedings for divorce against Samuel r.
Amiss. The papers in the case were rele-
gated to the secret files of the clerks Of
fee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-23
Grain. Provision. and Cotton M.rke,.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & CO., bankers
and brokers' 1419 F ST.. members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. La
denburg, Thalmann Co. New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-23
Declares Henry Was Wrong.

In conclusion. Gen. Gonse said:
Colonel Henry Il regret to have to speak
of the dead was greatly in the wrong in
sending Gribelin to the Mont Souris inter-
view. Grlbelin would not have been there
if 1 had known it, but had not been told"
NJ Labor next asked that the Tavernier
inquiry on Patty de Clam should be pro-
duced. whereupon the government commits
sary said:
Il ask that the request be refused"
Replying to counsel, the commissary said
he hoped Patty de Clam would be able to
appear in few days.
that Patty de Clam had sent Esterhazy
documents of which the former only ought
to have had official cognizance. Did Gen.
Gonse approve Patty de CLAIMS action? Did
he defend the Vaccinations of Patty de
Clam?
Gen. Gonse-Never. Patty de Clam was
headstrong and excitable.
NJ. Labori-But Gen. Gonse initiated GER
tain steps. Were there not conferences at
which there were discussions as to what
was to be done for Esterhazy?
Gen. Gonse-There were no such confer
onees II Is absolutely untrue. These tales
are always being repeated. do not accept
the insinuations.
NJ. Labori-There are no insInuntions. We
ere talking of statements made by Patty de
Clam.
After this NJ. Labori said he desired TO
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-31
THE CHURCHES TO-DAY.
Subject of Religion and Where 1t Will
BE- Discussed.

BE- Discussed.
Monumental Church. j.. H. Rawlius
misunderstanding ut IL a. m. There
will be no 1850 service, but Watcn
night meeting VII be held instead, be-
ginning at 10 y. m. consisting OF
sermon by the pastor ana other eXer-
cises appropriate to the occasion. The
third sermon TO young men will be
postponed
Central NJ. Il. Church. South. Rev. r.
f. Baadl pastor-Sunday school ct
Oh, Il. m: preaching By the iastor at
IL a. nj. and $50 y. m: morn ng bject,
Cone Hund ell Years" Mig It, 4 NO
mans Patriotism" (Thi. series TO
| young ladeE).
Central Mission, Rev. d. d. Austin
pastor-Sunday school at p. M;
preaching by the pastor at 1880 p. H.
| T.iiity Church UGpiso opaD. rne' OF
| High and Court stceets-Su day ser
| vices 1T II a. IN. and p. m, Rev. Ar
| thur C. Thomson rector. All seats free
1T every service.
| All Sa nts' Church, Park View-Ser-
vice ana sermon at $50 p. m. by Rev.
a. G. Thomson.
Wright NJ mo ial NJ. L. Church, Rev.
{; o sc E.Booker Ia tor Sunday school
At 9:l5 q. m; plea hing at II n. III. by
Rev. K. Il. Watertield, and at I:30 p. Ill.
| by Rev. Kay Staples.
| Souh street Bapti Church-Prcach-
ing by tina pastor at IL a. IN. ana 1880
D. m. ~ welcome to all.
Park View NJ. IL, Church. Rev. j. n.
Latham misunderstanding by the pas
tor At II a. IN. ana 1880 p. M; sunday
school at 9:l5 Il. m. S. e. Brown SUI
| perintcndent.
Fricr ds' lIvangelistic Church, Green
| and Clifford strects-Sunday school ut
$3.50 Il. M; preaching al II Il. M. and
1880 p. III. by the pastor, Rev. Frank
j. Hall. The Watch night service Will
follow on from the regular preaching
hour: prayer and praise service at
p. m. y cordial welcome to ALL
st Johns Church, corner London
and Washington streets, Rev. u. S.
Farlard rsctor-Sunday school at $3.50
n M; morning service and sermon at
II n. m; evening service and sermon
ut s y. IN.
st. Paurs Catholic Church, King
street, near Dinwiddie, Rev. T. J. Brady
pastor. Rev. William Il. Hanley ass s !
ant pastor-First mass Mt n. M; chill
dten's mass at . a. M; high mass at
1890 n. M: vespers and benediction at
1850 p m.
ut Street Baptist Church, Rev. R.
ID. Garrett pas;or-Sunday school al
$3.50 a. m; preaching at II a. m. by
Rev. Thomas Mumc, p. d. LII. D., OF
the University OF North Carolina, and
ut 1870 p. m. by the pastor.
Owens Memorial NJ. t. Church
South. Rev. r. ~. Waterford, pastor
Sunday school Mt OILS a m. Preaching
at II a. m. by Rev. Ray Staples, and
ut 1880 p. III. by the pastor
Fourth Street Baptist Church, Rev
| w. r. Fisher. pastor-Sunday school
at o:l5 a. m. Preaching at II a. m.
by Rev. S. Il. Matthews. and at S
p. m. by Rev. Mr. Brown.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-31
NO TIDINGs or cOTTON

Deputy Sheriff Abbott and Officer
Jesse Hoofnagle have rs'urned from
their North Carolina trip without tho
object of their visit-Waltcr Cotton, the
escaped murderer OF Mr.. Charles wyatt.
Rumors are numerous. but when traced
no reliable information is secured Yet
no plausible clue is treated lightly, but
on the contrary everything which has
the least color or apparent truthful
ness is duly considered and acted upon.
This whole section. it seems. Is
thoroughly alive to the necessity of an
pretending this dangerous criminal,
and Sheriff Smiths activity in the
search is receiving the hearty co-opera-
ton of the whole police department of
this city. 1t hardly seems possible that
Cotton can safely elude the vigilance
of the officers many days longer.
Deputy Abbott and Officers Hoofnagle
did not return from Weldon. however,
as bare Of knowledge as when they
went They are not talking about what
they did learn, but sufficient inference
ca nbe drawn from their reticence and
their cheerfulness to lead one to be-
lieVe that the 18th OF January will find
Mr.. Cotton on the scaffold in Ports
mouth to eXniate the awful crime of
which he was convicted.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-31
EXCELLENT FERRY SITE.

The City, County and Seaboard Air
Line to Exchange Whalf Property.
The purchase OF the p. operty nj the
foot OF Queen street now owned by
Messfs L. G. Brooks and Charles r.
Nash, has not been fully completed, but
the acton of the Joint Ferry Commit
tee at its last meeting in agree ing TO
re, ommend TO the lie ctive bodls rep
resented the purchase Of MIR. Nashs
pr perty, paying therefor the sum Of
Sl0 Oc0, Is long ways toward the COLI
sulnna ion to be wished. as Mr.. Brooks
has named price, and 1t is supposed
that he is ready to sell.
In addition to the above, 1t will be
Interesting to the pub ic to know that
fice-Pi esident st. John has agreed, on
the part of the Scaboagd Air Line, to
exchange the Cook wharf property, ly-
Ing at the foot of High street. between
High and the present ferry site, for
that which the city Will acquire by
purchase from Messrs. Nash md
Brooks.
Then the ferry entrance will be on
Hlsh st t, and after the transfers are
made the end Of High street will be
greatly improved and travel then over
the ferry will not only Increase. but
can be done more easily and with
great deal more pleasure and conven-
.ence.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-31
MIR. D. IT. BRowNLEY.

Our wcll-knOwn citizen Mr.. Daniel
II. Brownley, has been appointed quar-
termastcr in charge of the work in con-
nection with the fitting out basin of the
yards and docks department in the
diem and It is estimated that it will
require at least four years 20 complete
the basin according to the plans at
present agreed upon by the department..
The many friends of Sir. Brownley will
be pleased 10 learn of his good fortune
ana there were very many gentlemen
last night who expressed themselves
very favorable indeed. and said no bet
tor man could have been selected for
the important duties connected with the
DoSi ton
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-31

Mil enpoy an elherlaio ment such as the
club s n ted for The club is compos q
OF number Of young ladies anu gen
IL men.
a nrst-class barber is wanted at
Ala Fourth street. See dvc:t,semcnt.
The Peanut Club will give banquet
Thursday night at Pytnian Castle. Ihe
Scaboa q Air Lre Q chcstga will be i'll
att ndance, and n Is time is await g
the members lip. SIP &c e., songs. cake
walks and so forth make up an inter-
est 6 program.
MI. Geo.ge p. F!tchett. who received
third stroke of paralysis Friday
night. ana who resides at 92i Green
street was reported to be in a sinking
cond tim last nish,. H. was popniarly
known as Dandy"
Little Everette Gay, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Gay. was buried Friday
morni; E in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Attention is called to the advertise
inert OF r lph Bendon in which he Of
fers his services as Il nurse.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-31
STOLE AN oVERCOAT.

Yesterday afternoon colorcd man
named Aaron Mason wandered about
the woodward of Mr. Grimes. corner of
High and Chestnut streets, and soon
after his departure an overcoat, be-
Longing to Mr.. Grimes, was missing.
Mason was suspected. but having no
definite proof that he did purloin the
coat nothing was done. But later
Mason showed up ut the yard drunk
and dressed up in the missing garment.
He was. of course, taken into custody
and he spent last night in the city jail
He will tell esquire Nash something
about the curse of kleptomania to-mor-
row morning in the Police Court.