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The times., 1899-09-20
TRANSPORTS n4 ManiIa.

The War Department was yesterday informed
Of the arrival at Manila Of the transports Ohio and
City Of sydney. No casualties were reported.
One man deserted from the City of Sydney at
Nsgasaki. and the Ohio left Two sick at the same
port The troops which left San Francisco on
the transport Morgan City, which was wrecked
of the coast Of Japan, were carried 10 Manila in
the OHIO These troops consisted Of eight officers
and Gs9 recruits, under command Of Major
Witch, Tweniy-frst Infantry. The City Of
Sydney carried battalion OF marines. consist
ing Of seventeen Officers and 262 enlisted men,
and two officers and s5l recruits FOR the army
Major Elicit, Of the Marine Corps was in com
mand. The marines viii be stationed at the
Csvite naval station
The times., 1899-09-20
The Mortality REGARD

The following deaths were reported to the
Health Officer yesterday: Braxton Cullen, 6s
years; Andrew Hammond. 6s years; Edward Cog
gins, 60 years; Betsy sehoield, so years. Anna
Kisy, 5s years; Mary F. Wlritmore, 40 years; John
Scott Johnson, IL years; Johanna Sullivan, SO
years; AQuilla Williams 22 years; Bessy WEIGH, l
year; Harry Ramsell Day, 8 years; Ollie Cross /
year; Edward Morris Wright, / year; Martha
Brown, 3 inonths James Wilson, 2 months in
fant OF Anna Culley, 13 days; Morris Beamer, 4
hours
The times., 1899-09-20
Oyercome Inv Sewer Gas.

John Collins, a colored laborer, had narrow
escape from death yesterday morning. The man
was working in the sewer in course of con-
struetion along Arthur Place, when he was
overcome by inhaling sewer gas. Fellow work
men took the unconscious man the Casualty Hos
pita where the surgeons, after hour of hard
work, succeeded in getting him out of danger.
He is now confined to ward but his recovery
is assured.
The times., 1899-09-20
A suit in Equity Filled.

A suit was filed in equity yesterday by James
Carr, minor, through his next of kin, Patrick
f. Carr, against Joseph Carr The purpose of
the suit is to have the court order sale of GER
tain property in which both the complainant
and the defendant are equally interested The
property in question is parts of lots and NJ
in square G30 Ii is alleged in the complaint
that the lots are OF such size and dimensions as
to be incapable OF being satisfactorily divided
between the Joint owners.
The times., 1899-09-20
Reception to Masous

The local Masonic lodges have already begun
preparations for their share in the celebration to
be given at Alexandria eommemorating the one
hundredth anniversary of the death of George
Washington, December 16. One of the impor-
tant plans viii be a reception at the Arlington
to visiting delegates from all parts of the coun-
try. committee has been appointed, of which
James A. Semple is chairman, TO take charge of
the affair, but no definite plans have as yet been
made The organizers understood to be await
ing the annual communication from the Grand
Lodge of Virginia to the District Grand Lodge,
and any suggestions that it may contain
The times., 1899-09-20
Lost Children Eonnd

The polieeman's sitting room in Station No.
was converted into kindergarten yesterday
evening, when five lost children were placed
there 10 await the coming of anxious parents.
One little girl sitting alone in the corner bit
terly wept and called for her mother, but with
the rest OF the children it was quite different
Boisterously laughing and playing, they seemed
to thoroughly enjoy the novelty OF the situation
Before o'clock all the children had been re-
turned to their parents except one little colored
boy, who lay fast asleep in large chair, ap-
parenty Indifferent to the hard lot that fate
had assigned TO him.
The times., 1899-09-20
Marriage Lfcenses.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to John
W. Cameron and Martha E. Phillips; Joseph E.
Collins and Mamie E. Smith; Harry A. Nelson
and Mary King, of Stafford county, Va; Marble L.
Gargins and Matilda Garland; Robert Hawkins and
Ada Boone; Joseph 0'Brien and Perlie Field both
OF Montgomery county, Nd; James Braxton and
Susie MeKenny; Nelson P. Lundgren and Anna NJ
Anderson, both OF Fort Myer; Randolph Williams
and Eliza Bell; George b. 0stermeyer and Carrie
A. Schmidt; William II. Price and Clara Peyton
Sterling II. Watson and Annie Hancock
The times., 1899-09-20
Case AGAINST John Keefe Dropped.

In the Police Court yesterday morning, Prose
cutor Mullowny entered nolle pros in the case
of John Keefe, who was auaigned several weeks
ago with assaulting Mrs Rosella Crawford. Mr..
Mull6wny informed Judge Scott that he had
heard the statements OF the complaining wit
ness and was satisfied that no jury would con-
vict the defendant on Mrs Crawford's uncor-
roborative evidence. Because of that fact Mr..
Mullowny stated, he asked that the case be
nolle pressed. Mr.. Keeie objected. saying that
he was prepared for trial and wanted one
to protect his good name. Judge Scott ac-
quiesced TO the request of Mr.. Mullowny without
comment, and the case was dropped.
The times., 1899-09-20
Cause of the Detroit,s Derav.

Rear Admiral Sampson telegraphed The Navy
Department yesterday from New York that he had
received despatch from Captain HemphiH. Of
the cruiser Detroit, explaining why the De-
troit had put into San juan Porto Rico. in
La Guayra, Venezuela, 70 protect American in
teresfs that might he endangered in the insiir-
rection. Captain HeInphiii said that the De-
troit had encountered hurricane in the West
Indies which made il necessary TO seek refuge at
San Iuan
The times., 1899-09-20

National -"Children of the Ghetto;"
evening.
Columbia Theatre-.'The LARS afternoon and
evening.
Academy-"King of the Opium Ring;" after
noon and evening.
The New Grand Polite Vaudeville; afternoon
and evening.
Lyeeum Theatre-'Les File Francaise;" after
noon and evening.
The Bijou-Vaudeville afternoon and evening.
Gentry's Dog Show--Fourteenth and W Streets;
afternoon and evening
Glen Eeho-College Alumni String and Glee
Club.
noon and evening
National Park-washington VS.. Louisville; two
games; first game, 2 p. m.
The times., 1899-09-20
Hurt by Falling From a Locomotive.

While operating his engine in the freight yards
of the Pennsylvania Railroad, at Anacostia, yes
terday morning, David w. Beatty, an engineer,
thirty-eight years of age, fell from the cab OF
the engine, striking on his arm and breaking
it below the elbow. His face badly acerated
and he suffered several body bruises. He was
moved to Providence Hospital where he received
treatment. Beatty is married and lives in South
Sixteenth Street, Philadelphia. His injuries are
not regarded as serious.
The times., 1899-09-20
Y. NJ. C. A. Tennis Tournament.

Owing to the bad weather of yesterday the ten
mis- tournament of the Y. NJ c. A. at the
grounds at Seventeenth and Streets northwest
postponed until this afternoon, when il is ex-
pected that the preliminaries and the semi finals
VIII be off. The doubles will probably be
started today. and as a great number of persons
are interested in their results, arrangements for
a large audience have been made.
The times., 1899-09-20
Movements of naval vessels.

The cruiser New Orleans left San Juan, Porto
Rico, Monday, to return to her station at San
Domingo City. She went to San Juan TO coal.
Owing to the practical ending OF the revolution
in the Dominican Republic, the New Orleans will
be Withdrawn from San Domingo City soon. The
tug Uncas left the League Island navy yard yes
terday for San Juan. She will be used as a
lighthouse tender in Porto Rico.
The times., 1899-09-20
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.
otis, order Apnroved.

Spanish ships to go 10 ports controlled by in
aIrgents to take away Spanish prisoners has
been approved b. the War Department They
viii be allowed 10 proceed TO such ports, how
ever, under the escort Of 4 United States vessel
The transfer Of the prisoners win be under the
direction Of an American officer.
The times., 1899-09-20
DoIphin's commander BIameIess.

Tie Acting Secretary Of the Navy yesterday ap-
proved the findings Of the naval court Of en-
quiry which investigated the circumstances of
the collision between the United States despatch
boat Dolphin and the ierryboat New York in
the Fast River last month The court exonerated
Lieutenant Commander Is. H. H. Souiherland
and tic other officers Of the Dolphin from any
blame.
The times., 1899-09-20
Richard o,Dowds Funeral.

Funeral services were held yesterday morning
over the remains of Richard o'Dowd who died
Sunday from cancer, at his late residence near
Arlington, Va. The internent at Arlington
Cemetery Mr.. 0'Dowd was an old resident Of
this city, and was for many years connected with
the Office of the Adjutant General of the Army.
The times., 1899-09-20
The Funeral of Policeman Herndon.

The funeral of Policeman Samuel E. Herndon,
of the Seventh Precinct, who died last Saturday,
took place from his late home, S206 Street,
northwest, at o'clock yesterday afternoon After
simple services at the house the remains were in
tered in Glenwood Cemetery. The funeral was
attended by twenty-four privates and two police
sergeants from the various precincts.
The times., 1899-09-20
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS
Engineer Allen Submits VOlumi-
nous Report.

Criticism of the Present Method of
Allowing Conduits to Be Laid Hap
Legislation Asked for The steps
Taken to Prevent EIectroiysis.
The times., 1899-09-20
In AND ABOUT THE CITY.

Three Months More on the Farm.
William Jones, colored, convicted in the
Police Court yesterday morning charge of
assault and disorderly conduct. He had just fin
ished serving six months in the workhouse. A
was rnposed
The times., 1899-09-20
Police Changes.

Policeman w. C. Sweet has been promoted to
the rank of private OF class 2. Stationkeeper W.
A. Shepherd has been transferred TO be a private
OF class l, and George Morgan has been appointed
to fill the vacancy thus caused.
The times., 1899-09-20
Hi. sanity Questioned.

white man. forty-fye years of age, who said
his name was William P. Thompson, and his adj
dress High Street, Georgetown, was charged in
the Police Court yesterday morning with vagran-
cy. He was held to await examination into his
sanity.
The times., 1899-09-20
An onnortunitx for n Music Teacher

An examination for female teacher OF music
for the colored schools OF the city will be held
at the Franklin School building this afternoon at
2 o'clock The order for the examination was
drawn az meeting yesterday OF the committee
on music of the board of trustees.
The times., 1899-09-20

The General Superintendent Of the Railway Mail
Service viii be qc2rtered in the City Postofice
building by Friday, and the Second Assistant Post
master General expects to be in the new building
Saturday. ,.I.3Iss.,s
The times., 1899-09-20
STREET LIGHTING.

Low tide. 2:Ig NJ and 2:36 p NJ
High tide. AN. and S:SS M
The times., 1899-09-20
THE SUN AND MOON.

hlgnest temperature yesterday, l p. m.........7S
Lowest temperature yesterday, a m. 80
The times., 1899-09-20
Cbe - Uin,fs
The Weatber Prediction.
TEMPERATURE.

Ram and cooler Wednesday Thursday fair;
fresh winds, mostly northerly
The times., 1899-09-20
PHASES OF THE MOON FOR SEPTEMBER.

gun rose ..5:H AN. Sun sets. 500 Pm
Moon rises -6:2e Pm. Noon sets. ..............
The times., 1899-09-20
ADJUSTMENTS TODAY

Lamps lit today. 7:07 NJ
Lamps out tomorrow. w................4:56 AN
The times., 1899-09-20
Uncle Sam Don't Wear

a Truss, but he carries the AZ
eesS Cushion Truss all over the United
States. Men. women, and children
wear and Ike them The Air Cushion Pad holds
Eith comfort; nothing else viii. Consultation
and two weeks trial iFes- Office, paFlOTs, wait.
ing and consultation rooms On the same toor
Catalogues free THE RORICk AIR CUSHION
TRUSS COMPANY. i22i y 81. NV, ID focr
iyI3-tf
The times., 1899-09-20
TIDE TABLE

New ew.....-........ 4th Full. ll............... .f9ti
First quarter .......12th Last quarter... .26tl
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-01-19
The Value of a Voice.

The following anecdote is told OF the
celebrated baritone, NJ. Faure, who, on
one occasion. was paid for his singing
at the rate of a franc a note. one DAY
while coming from rehearsal, he passed
by NJ. Barbedlenne's establishment, on
the Boulevard Po|lssonnlere, and, no
ticlng n bronze ~statuette, he went In TO
Inquire its price. The principal himself
came forward, and when he had given
the required information, the CONVERSE
ton drlfted to NJ. Faure's " prores-
sion.
II should so like TO hear you sing,
said NJ. Barbedlenne. mot from the
stage or from the concert platform, but
for me alone. | see you have some
music In your hand. Come into my
room and sing me one song. There is a
piano."
MY notes are very dear under these
circumstances replied NJ. Fanre.
laughing, as he followed the other.
"How much z"
N. Faure named his price.
81 think we can manage that as
sented NJ. Barbedienne, as he comfort
ably ensconced himself in an armchair,
prepared to lose not a sound. When tue
performance was over, NJ. Barbedienne
gravely took the sheet of music and
pored over It for a considerable time.
Then he arose and as sravely called one
of his assistants.
Pack up this s~tatuette and send 1t to
NJ. Faure's address," After which he
turned to the singer: III you'll come
to the cashier he will give you the diff
ference. Please pay NJ. Faure 800
francs. and enter the sale OF this stat
uette. Credit NJ. Faure with singing
AIS notes at one frame each"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-01-19
Rottlnx Corn stalks.

Farmers are coming to realize more
and more that the cornstalks should not
be b~urned-that by r%otting them IN the
soil its physical texture would he ina
proved so as to resist drought better.
The problem Is. how to get them suf-
Aclently decayed the frst season.
Where corn is cut ny and shocked,
first break the stubs as much as prac-
ticable and use the stalk-cutter. Fol
low this with disk harrow. mixing the
corn stubble and top soil together.
This stubble In contact with the soil
all winter, absorbing water from rain
and snow, freezing and thawing while
damp, will by spring become FOXY and
discolored aud so far decayed that
when turned under 1t viii soon dlsin-
tegrate. II the crop is not cut IN,
gather the corn as soon as 1t car be
cribbed; pasture Ii at once il 1t is want.
ed for pasture, and break down the re.
naming stalks, treating them In the
same way as already suggested. II
the stalks can be partly or wholly rot.
ted In this way they are worth more ia
feed to the mex crop than their value
as pasture. Test both stubble and
stalks this winter. 1t may not be the
best way, but 1t may lead to the dis
covery Of a much better way TO dis
pose of the stalks than by burning uT
that which lie so much needed to i'm
prove the physical texture OF our soil
even II 1t does not add much nitrogen
Kansas Farmer.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-01-19

Modesty Is II great bar to success.
The Duo d'Aumale was n prince Of the
house of Orleans, enormously wealthy,
and so popular in his youth that II was
thought that he could easily play the
role Of Louis Napoleon and secure HIS
W election rs President or Stadthol.
der Of France. But he died in the DO.
sltlon TO which lie was born. The
English writer who tells the story n
standing near the door at a state ball
when the duke entered.
Announce me-" lie said to the ser.
want, "as General lie Due d'Aumale."
The man stepped forward, but the
duke stopped him. mo, as lie Due
~dAumale, simply" he corrected. BE.
fore the servant could open his mouth
the duke Interrupted him again
anxlousiy. Announce me rs His
Royal Highness the Due d'Aumale."
But again he stopped him. 81 VIII
not be announced at ALL" and passed
into the room IN silence.
"flen," said the writer, 81 under.
stood why he neyer had been king or
stakeholder OF France"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-01-19
III jNGKEgy

An insurance company has applied
to the Maine state authorities for In
formation as to the number OF persons
killed OF injured while hunting In the
woods last year, with the view of issli-
Ing n new form of life and accident
policy, especially for sp%ortsmen.
One of the newest things In the
building line is the aluminium hut for
the Klondike miners. When packed
for carriage it weighs ITO pounds. II
Is composed of four sides and n roof of
thin sheets of aluminium, and when
put Up the house contains 100 cubic
feet.
The Boston and Maine railroad has
issued an imperative order that bag.
gage masters must exercise great eau
ton In handling trunks and that they
must not be thrown from the car door
onto the hard platform. Sliding boards
will be provided, and now the big
trunks will descend to earth gently.
The great periodic star shower which
Is seen at intervals OF thirty.three and
one-quarter years Is due November II
or IL, 1899. But on the same dates
this year q considerable display is ex.
pected of these meteors. supposed to
be a swarm OF cold matter until ron.
dered ~lncandescent by friction with
the earth's atmosphere.
Fifty years ago at S~telnerville, Bel
mont county, o., was closed for the
reason that It was contaminated with
typhoid fever germs. Recently II was
reopened and the water used, and al
though the well vas made deeper than
formerly the germs had remained and
a fever epidemic was the result. The
we'll has again been closed.
Observations made at the Massachu-
sets agricultural experiment station
show that so per cen of the food OF
the ~ungalnly and repulslye-looklng
toad Is made up OF Insects Injurious
to agriculture. The toad Is an especial
enemy OF the army worm, the cut
worm and greenhouse pests generally,
and Toes a lot of good in its modest
way.
japan intends sending to the Paris
exposition Il huge house, hexagonal In
shape. and composed entirely of porce-
lain. 1t measures several yards In cir.
conference and It's weight will not be
less than seventy nj From the ar
tlstic point of view, according to the
several models already finished, 1t will
be exquisite. 1t Is estimated that the
cost OF making it will he about $4,000.
A Connecticut clergyman Oh a recent
Sunday gave out the following notice:
'sfhe regular session OF the Donkey
club Will be held, as usual, at the close
OF This service. Members will line up
just outside the church door, make re.
marks and stare al the women who
] pass, Is 10 their custom. Any member
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-01-19
Too Sharp for a Hawk.

An observing Southern sportsman
told recently about a flock of pigeons
that measured brains with a hawk and
came out ahead. II. s. Edwards owned
a flock of pigeons which one day were
cut off from their cote by a large hawk.
The pigeons knew that II the hawk
once got above them one Mt least of
their number would so to make "A meal
for him, and so up they flew in circles,
going higher than the hawk. The latter
kept under the pigeons, and lelsurely
followed their laborious movements.
Then came a curious and unexpected
sight 70 Mr.. T. Edwards. Every pigeon
closed Its wings, and they appeared to
be the size Of sparrows, aud down they
came past the hawk at a terrific rate.
That astonlshed the hawk. He actual
ly lodged the dropping birds and miss
ed half a dozen wing strokes before ne
got In full chase OF them. When he got
down to the barnyard not a pigeon was
in slght-some were In the cote, some
In the porch, two in the weil-house and
one in the kitchen. The hawk had been
outwitted completely. II Is a question
how the pigeons managed TO check
their fall. as they did not slaeken up
m thew were about fifteen or twenty
foot above the ground, when they scat
tered In all directions to escape the
hawk.-New York Alliance.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-01-19

many OF the best chemists in Europe
and America are devoting their lives to
the study of the subject and to devising
combinations to cheaper and improve
fertilizers. Farmers have become 80
well advised as TO the kind of fertile
ers they need for various soils that they
cannot be imposed on. They know what
they want as well as the manufactur-
ers. and II the suitable goods are not
offered they make nc purchases. Su-
perphosphates, potash salts, nitrate
and ammonia salts. industrial by-prod-
ucts, such as tankage, dried blood, cot
ton-seed meal, ETC., are the principal
elements from which the standard fer
tilizers are compounded. Production of
fertilizers has been greatly chespened.
and as the goods are reduced In price
the market for them broadens. An ex-
perienced manufacturer makes the pre-
dietion that within ten years the pro
duction will aggregate 500, 1000 an
nually. The Agricultural Department
Is paying especial attention TO this sub
ject.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-01-19

A writer In the New York Herald
says that there Is now on one or The
United states battleships n Lieutenant
The story OF whose admission to the
Naval Academy ut Annapolis is OF d
somewhat romantic nature.
The father of the young man Wa d
Dung officer at the military post AT
Omaha during the period when Grant
was under a cloud, and no one dreamed
of the Immortality that awaited him
The two men had been classmates at
West Point.
Early In the war. before Grant
achieved distinction, the officer fell on
the neld. lie left a young wife and
three babies almost penniless. Brayely
the widow struggled 20 raise aud edu
cate the children. The eldest vas a
son. 1t was the mothers ambition 10
have him enter the Naval Academy at
Annapolis.
Hardly had the boy reached the re
CURED age when an accident deprived
him OF q finger. which, according TO the
law, deprived him from entering. II
was a cruel blow to the dotlng mother.
AT the time General Grant was serving
his last year as President OF the United
States. Recalling the warmth Of the
friendship that had existed between
him and her husband, the widows
hope rekindled.
Reading In a paper that President
Grant would sail on n certain day from
New York for Newport, she went to
the metropolis and boarded the same
boat. Then she sent her card 10 the
President, who responded In person. lie
was delighted to meet The widow OF his
old friend. Together they talked over
the old days On the frontier, and the
changes wa and time had wrought.
And now. my dear Mrs, NJ" said
Grant, what can | do for your :
Much" was the reply. And the
mother told her story. Grant listened
go home" he said at length. a
leave the boy to me. | will take care of
him."
At the next landing The widow got OF
the boat and returned to New York.
Within a month her hoy received his
appointment, and in due time he quit.
ted the school with honor.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-01-19

Whey contains more nutrltive value
than 1t Is popularity supposed to have.
Though most OF the fats and gasoline
have been taken from 1t, there is a
small proportion OF both II these that
goes through the press. These have
some value, hut not enough with the
large proportion OF water TO be fed
alone. There Is also some sugar which
makes the pigs fond of whey so they
will eat until they are dlstended with
whey. while growing poor in flesh and
not gaining In weight at all. But mix
some corr and oat meal with this whey,
and add the least bit OF linseed meal,
and the whey becomes altogether a diff.
ferent food. II might be said that the
whey contributes nothing of value TO
the ration. 1t does. for II makes II more
palatable II given In moderation. The
sweet In the whey makes It an sppe-
tIzer. 10 encourage the animal to eat
more than It otherwise would.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-01-19
German Brown Trout.

This Is a comparatively new variety
OF trout which Is nearly or quite as
good as the native variety, but which
will grow nearly as rapidly as y carp.
1t was introduced into this country
some fifteen years ago. Specimens
were taken of four or hve pounds
weight four years after the liberation
of the young fry. A common trout at
that age woald not weigh more than a
pound and a half. Those who have
waters which they want stocked with
trout should send to the ish commits.
slons OF their State asking IL the Ger
man brown trout a be had. 1t Is an
excellent game fish, and should be
bred In many place where it Is now un.
known.