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The times., 1899-02-04
HowARD's coLoRED SCHOOLS.
Complaint by IA Ministcr Tint They
Arc Not Well Conducted

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Are Not Wei Conducted.
Ellicott City, Nd. Feb. 3.-In a speech
before the Colored Teachers Institute
held yesterday in Ellicott City, the Rev
J. II. A. Martin, of the Ellicott City Afri-
can Methodist Episcopal Church. severely
criticized the county school commission
ers in their management OF the colcred
schools. The arraignment caused a ripple
OF excitement He said in part:
The schooihouses provided for colored children
in Howard County are in some cases our old
churches of fifty years ago. with clay holes and
cesspools in the yards back from the roads, hid
den from view. The school board gives Us in
competent teachers, incompetent trusteees. and
inadequate pay for teaching. They could not do
worse for us il they tried Our teachers wan.
and ought to have the same pay as white teach
ers. We have miserable school facilities and it
Is shame on our school officials
There was some approval from a few
others in the room. and one other speak
er was about to proceed along the same
line when School Examiner Harman said
1t was out OF order. not on the programme
and he could not allow the school board
to be handled so roughly
Another colored preacher. Rev. B. r.
Myers, from Sykesville, made a speech, in
which he deprecated the sentiments ex-
pressed by Rev. Martin. Rev. Myers said
the schools of the colored people are fully
as good as they merited and appreciated,
and when they learned TO fully avail them
selves OF the facilities at their doors they
would get more and better school faciIi-
ties. He thought il very unwise to stir
up bad feeling from the colored people
toward the white people
The school board in Howard is now Re
publican in politics.
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TO PUNISH EXTRAVAGANZA.
\ Bill That Has the Approval of Gov
ernOr Roosevelt.

Albany. Feb. 3.-Governor Roosevelt
had conference with Senator Higgins
yesterday on the Iatter's proposed bill
making it criminal offense for a State
officer TO exceed the expenditure allowed
for his department.
The governor is thoroughly satisfied with
the bill. He told the senator that he had
traced the shortages in two departments
to the year in which they began From
that time On the heads of these depart
mcnts had been compelled to rob the al :
lowances of their successors. The govern
or said ne intended to set the thing right
in 1889.
The governor is still investigating Cap
itOl Commissioner Perry's department
That done, it is understood. he will take
up the attorney generals department or
that Of the secretary of state.
Superintendent of Public Buildings Ben
der, who dismissed six cleaners Wednes-
day said last night that in few days he
would begin operations again"
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DEAcoNs COME TO BLOWS.
baptist Church Dispute Ends in n
Fistic Encounter.

Derby Conn. Feb. 3.-The deacons of
the Shelton Baptist Church called each
other liars and even punched each other
at a meeting at their church Wednesday
night while discussing the resignation of
their pastor, the Rev. F. ID. Luddington,
and while considering matters in regard
to months salary. amounting to $500,
due the retiring pastor.
AT the meeting of the deacons on We'd
nesday evening, Sylvester Rounds. senior
trustee of the church, accused James Glow
er. the clerk, of misappropriating funds
belonging to the church. There was a
fight in which Rounds came of second
best.
Trustee J. p. Davidson interfered In
Clerk Glover's behalf and was told by
Rounds that if Dayidsons wife didn' t
stop talking about Rounds he would take
it out of her husband. Then Rounds and
Davidson had it to finish. Deacon Da-
vid Bentley then took Deacon Rounds to
task
IF you would pay what you owe the
church we would be great deal better
off, he said Deacon Rounds pursued
Deacon Bentley to the threshold of his
house. four blocks away.
Clerk Glover. of the church is out with
an invitation to all interested to inspect
his books. and he also talks of suing Dea-
con Rounds for defamation of character.
The times., 1899-02-04
SERGEANT MAHANEY's pEA.H
Was Captain of the Watch Mt the
Weather Bureau

Michael Mahaney. the captain of the
watch at the Weather Bureau, died last
evening at his home, 221S l. Street with a
complication of diseases. He was born in
Bradford county, Pennsylvania and was -
years Of age.
Mr. Mahaney enlisted in the volunteer
cavalry Of his native State in 1862 and
served throughout the Civil War being
honorably discharged with the rank of
sergeant. After the war he enlisted in
the Signal Corps and was made a first ser
geant. He became attached to the Weather
Bureau when the Signal Service was trans
ferred from the War Department to the De-
partment of Agriculture. Mr.. Mahaney
was member OF Lincoln Post, No. ., G.
A. r.
He leaves a widow, five daughters. and
two sons. The funeral will be held from
St. Stephens Church on Monday at an hour
yet to be fixed. and interment viii be made
in Arlington
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HOME FOR INCURABLEs.
Interesting Dedication Exercises n
HuntinEtnn. W. Nn.

| Huntington. w. Va, Feb. 3.-The West
| Virginia Asylum for the Incurables has
been dedicated and delivered by its board
of directors into the care and keeping OF
the State. The exercises yesterday evening
were successful and impressive. At 1880
p. m. a special train over the Chesapeake
and Ohio, bearing the members of the leg
islature, arrived, numerous distinguished
guests having reached town on an earlier
train. Met by carriages. the members OF
the house and senate were at once driven
to the Home for Incurables. handsome
building standing on a commanding
eminence just south of the city. This
building is the first of series which will
in time be built as necessity demands.
The cost of this. the first, is $4,000 4
notable feature of this building is the
East room, fitted up by Mrs. Elkins. wife
OF Senator S. B. Elkins. at cost of 81, 600.
the entire sum being expended in the many
small appliances and toys which delight
the childish heart. The entire work as
begun. and yet to be consummated. is an
indication of the energy. tact and never
firing zeal Of Mrs. Mary J. Ruffner, of
Charleston.
Upon their arrival at the home the
guests were ushered into the spacious re-
ception room At s O'Clock Mrs. Ruffner
called the meeting to order and in a few
well chosen words outlined the object of
the work which she had undertaken and
the vicissitudes through which 1t had pass
ed before reaching completion. Mrs Ruff
ner then spoke of the future of the work,
the class of patients to be treated and
dwelt upon the assistance which she had
received from the push and energy of the
business men of Huntington.
At the close of Mrs. Ruffner's remarks
she called Mr.. John X. Thompson, United
States marshal. to the chair and having
briefly accepted the honor Colonel Thomp-
son was addressed by the Hon. z. T. Vim
son. who spoke for and on behalf of the
chamber of commerce and the city OF Hun
tington and in the name rendered to the
State of West Virginia, the Asylum for
Incurables.
Governor Atkinson responded on behalf
OF the State. and accepted the institution
in brilliant speech.
The doors of the dining hall were then
thrown open and the guests were invited
to partake of a banquet which left nothing
to be desired. Colonel Thompson acted as
toastmaster. Among the distinguished
guests were Senator Elkins and wife Sem
ator Scott and wife, Ex-Governor McCorkle
and wife, Governor Atkinson and wife.
and Congressman-elect Romeo H. Freer.
OF the Fourth district.
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FEAR THE PRESS.
Pennsylvania Legislator Introduces
Bill to Niuxzic Newspapers.

Harrisburg, Pa. Feb. S.-A house bill
aimed to muzze the press in relation to
candidates for public Offices. presented
yesterday. is understood to have been
prompted by criticisms published. espe-
cially in Philadelphia. during the last
campaign for seats in the State Legislature
1t was introduced by Mr.. Fay, OF the
Fourth ward, Philadelphia.
The bill provides Il penalty of $. 900 fine
or Imprisonment for a year or both. for
any person. firm, corporation or associa-
zion that shall publish or distribute any
letter, paper. card. circular. book or docu-
ment containing anything defamatory.
false, or scandaloUS intended to reflect on
the private life or character of any pub
lie official during the period between his
nomination and election. and thereafter
during the period for which he shall be
elected or appointed. unless the same shall
be the subject OF judicial investigation.
The times., 1899-02-04
Improved MnsI Faculties

Chestertown. Md. Feb. S.-The increased
mail facilities of Chestertown have fully
demonstrated its advantages to the bust
ness community. Postmaster WheatIey
reports that the mails sent out and receiy-
ed yesterday and today have been unex-
pectedly large. By the new star route be-
tween Chestertown and Prices Station
Chestertown business men may receive and
answer kilograms or letters quicker than
was ever before known in this town As
a matter of course. business men are warm
in their commendation of the new system
The times., 1899-02-04
Industrial Plant TO be Rebuilt

Belair, Md, Feb. S.-The plant of the ].
C. Hollingsworth Wheel Company. which
was recently destroyed by fire. will be re-
built on or near the site of the old build
ings. at Wheel Postoffice. Hartford county.
A number Of offers were made TO the COM
pany TO remove its plant to other places,
but they have definitely decided to remain
in Hartford. In view of this determine
tion the county commissioners have agreed
to open and maintain a new public road
leading from the wori>slf the company
along Winters run 10 ele Philadelphia
turnpike, near Van Bidder Station, on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
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BURIED UNDER AN AVALANCHE
Several, Lives Lost by Snorsiide
in Colorado.

Denver, Col. Feb. 3.-Several lives are
reported lost in a snowslide in this State
yesterday. A gigantic avalanche shot down
the mountain side in the canyon of the
Grand River. on the western slope of Colo
rado, and carried an entire train crew and
working gang into the bottom of the
abyss. At latest reports thirteen men cut
of a party of thiriy-two had been dug out
Of the slide. and twenty men were unac-
counted for.
The known dead are: John Dempsey,
section man. John Mcmahon, road master
John Juivahill. section man.
The injured: g. II. Berry head hurt: B.
Bernard, hurt internally; T. II. Carr. head
injured; \. Diver back hurt: Charles
Hackett, head and back injured: Frank
Leonard. s. Shade and r C. Steele
The times., 1899-02-04
ACTIVITY OF POPE LEO.
VIII Celebrate His Nineticth birth
day March =.

Rome, Feb. S.-Prof Giuseppe Lapponi,
the Vatican physician becomes more i'm
portant official daily, with the increasing
age and feebleness OF the Pope
His august patient is very difficult one
as Leo has the greatest aversion to taking
any special care of himself or to sparing
himself any work or exertion. The Pope
and his physician are fast friends AMI
His Holiness will do many things to please
the doctor. which otherwise he regards as
unnecessary.
In his library Pope Leo still insists on
doing everything himself even to climbing
up on chairs to get books down from upper
shelves. Recently when the Pope was
persuaded to stay in bed for few days on
account of cold he received Cardinal
Rampolla. his secretary. and other Vati-
can officials. and transacted all the neces-
sary business rs usual. When he was NOT
occupied with these audiences, he COM
posed verses.
On March >, the Pope will celebrate his
ninetieth birthday
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Welded TO AN ENSIGN.
Miss Annie Moore Ward, of Norfolk,
MnrrieS NnNnI Officer Sandoz

Norfolk. Va. Feb. 3.-A fashionable
wedding was solemnized in the Church of
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart last night,
the contracting parties being Ensign Fritz
Louis SandOZ, OF the United States navy,
and Miss Annie Moore Ward.
The bride was given away by her broth
er Henry A. Ward. of the Virginia Mill
tary Institute. Naval Constructor W. y.
Roher was best man. The groom was at
tired in his official full dress uniform. and
the bride in white silk and chiffon. trim
med with real lace and pearls The mar
riage was attended by people from Balti-
more Washington. and Philadelphia and
many officers from the navy yard.
Ensign SandoZ is 4 native of Alabama
and served on the Cincinnati during the
late war.
At reception at the home of the brides
aunt in Client. the fashionable suburb of
Norfolk, the wedding cake was cut with
the grOom's sword.
Ensign and Mrs. Sandoz left last night
for bridal trip to New Orleans and Mardi
GTas.
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TO PROHIBIT "GRAFT1NG. -
Bill to Rid Kansas Legislative Hall.
Os Lonfcrs.

Topeka, Kans., Feb. s.-Mr Fairchi'd
yesterday introduced bill in the house
to prohibit grating"
\ CRATER is defined to BE- any person
who loafs around legislative halls seeking
employment by persons or corporations in
terested in measures pending bafore tie
Legislature. and any member of the legis-
lature who introduces bills OF prob BIZ
tory character for the purpose OF extorting
money and who assists outside "grafters'
in securing employment for intended viz
tins. Any person convicted of being a
CRATER shall be fined SO to 500 and BE-
disqualiiied for holding any Office
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The lee and hay Navigation

Chestertown, Nd. Feb. 3.-After a
heavy battle with the ice the Chester
River Company steamer Emma \. Ford,
Capt William Taylor reached her wharf
here more than two hours later than
schedule time. The ice was heaviest in
the Patapsco River, but the track was
broken. Ice was encountered during the
entire run across the bay. In Chester
River at places solid new ice was found
over inches thick. \ large number of
passengers were on board
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tee says it is constrained to report that the
charges made that bids have been invited
by the director under circumstances which
would make it impracticable for more than
one house to bid. have been sustained. A
reply is made to this report at length by
the director. Claude NJ. johnson, In which
he sets forth his side of the matter. and
pleads economy in excuse for his methods.
This again Is replied to by the chairman
OF the committee. The report was ordered
printed and referred to the Committee on
Printing
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PASSED OUT FOR MANILA.
The Transport sherman Headed for
the philippines.

New York Feb. S.-The transport sher-
man, with the Third L. S. Infantry and a
battalion of the Seventeenth L. s Infant
ry, passed out at Sandy Hook early this
morning, bound for Manila.
The transport left her dock in Brooklyn
last evening. but anchored off Liberty ISL
and until daylight. Her sailing last
evening was simply to overcome the su-
perstition of the soldiers and sailors
against starting on a voyage on Friday.
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The Regulars Equally Deserving.

Governor Roosevelt announced that lac would
not sign any bill passed by the Legislature vliirh
would discriminate IN favor Of the volunteer 10
the regular soldiers. This declaration was brought
ont tlrough the introduction il the Legislature
OF z bill giving TO the volunteer soldiers Of the
United States Army In the war with Spain the
taihe prl'leges as are enjoyed by the veterans OF
tiie Si'i War. No discrimination is shown when
me people drink lieufich's beer, because ii j.
conceded that Maerzen, Senate. Extra Pale and
hops lieuIich's is always sought by peonlc who
can distinguish a superior article from an in
icuor one, which accounts for the populsrity of
hehilcits. Phone siN-thirty-four Arlington Bot
tiiiig Co, Tor case of beer which i l,,rv,.d
only from malt and hops
The times., 1899-02-04
HEALTH OF THE SOLDIERS.
Report From General otis rs to the
Army's Condition.

Replying to a resolution of enquiry. Sec
retary Alger yesterday forwarded to the
Senate a cable dispatch from General Otis
as follows:
Manila. Feb. Deaths among troops in Philip.
pines since arrival to February l, seven months.
30 of which 40 were due 10 wounds and accI-
dents; of the remaining l79, 65 died of typhoid
fever. 43 OF smallpox, 81 Of dyscntery and ma
iarial fever. Remaining deaths due to many va
Iious diseases.
Smallpox causes apprehension Entire command
vaccinated several times. Twelve physicians en-
gagged several weeks vaCcinating nativcs More
siekly season during hot months March, April,
Mly-whcn fevers, smallpox. and dysentcry are
more prevalent. Nine per cent of command now
reported sick. Great majority casese slight all
mcnts OTIS
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he Army Bill.

The subcommittee of the Senate Com
mittee on Military Affairs, in charge of the
army reorganization bill. yesterday con-
tinued consideration of the measure and
had before it Adjutant General Corbin. who
suggested some minor changes in the bill
passed by the House. The subcommittee
will probably finish the investigation OF
the plan OF reorganization within a few
days and report to the Senate.
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Comptroller TraceweIrs decision.

Comptroller Tracewell, of the Treasury
yesterday rendered decision on the sub.
iect of the annual and sick leaves of the
clerks in the Executive Departments OF
the Government The Comptroller decid-
ed that the heads OF the various depart
ments are permitted to grant thirty days
sick leave and thirty days vacation. with
pay, TO any empleye of their departments
He declares. however. that Sundays and
legal holidays which occur during the
leave of absence must be counted as par,
of the leave
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SURROGATE ARNOLD RESIGNS.
His Retirement Ends investigation
of His Dcpart N eut

Albany, y. Y, Feb. S.-Surrogate John
H. V. Arnold. of New York city. at mid
day today filed his resignation of the Of
flee with Secretary of State Palmer. The
resignation reads:
New York. Feb 3
because Of iil-iealth hereby resign my Office
OF surrogate of the county of New York. This
resignation to take effect immediately
JOHN II. Y. ARNOLD.
The members OF the assembly special
committee appointed to Investigate the
New York surrogate's office returned from
New York this morning and reported TO
the assembly leaders that Judge Arnold
had resigned and that there was no fur
ther need of an investigation of the sur
rogateS department.
1t is expected that Governor Roosevelt
will appoint former Assemblyman George
c. Austin. of New York city, as surrogate
Of New York county to succeed Judge Ar
mold.
The times., 1899-02-04
Child burned 10 Death.

Lebanon, IA. Feb. 3. Es;cila Shine the seven
yearold daughter of Frank Shine residing on
North Fourteenth Street, this city met with a
terrible death yesterday afternoon. While playing
with several companions at the house OF i neigh
bor her clothing took fire. supposedly from the
kitchen range. The little girl ran out of the
house and fell in the street, screaming i'll agony
The chiids mother and several ncighbor- hearing
her cries. rushed TO her assistance. but before
the flames could be subdned her body was burned
TO a crisp. The child also inhaled the flames
died " -
The times., 1899-02-04
Annapolis Postmastersbi,

Annapolis. Md, Feb. 3.-Friends of DR..
Wash. G. Tuck and W. l.. Marcy are anx-
iously awaiting to hear who will be ap-
pointed postmaster of Annapolis. The term
of DR.. Abram Claude. present postmaster,
expires the middle OF this month. Dr.
Tuck is endorsed by Congressman Mudd
while Mr.. Marcy. it is said, has the sup
port of Senator Wellington.
The times., 1899-02-04
SECRETARY LONGS STATEMENT

Salaries of Naval Officers Under the
Personnel oiII.
In response to resolution of enquiry.
Secretary Long yesterday sent to The Sen
ate statement showing the salaries
which various naval officers would receive
under the navy personnel bill.
After twenty years service a rear ad-
miral would receive an annual compensa-
tion of SS,364; a commodore, $500; a cap
tain. S5,220 a commander. S4.57e: a lieu
tenant commander, siO76; lieutenant
latter five years of seryice>. S2.4l2: lieu
tenant, junior grade, s1,s3s; an ensign,
81 sos
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No Appointec Yer Named

President Mckinley did not announce
the appointment yesterday of the sue
cessor of John Russell Young. late Libra
rian of Congress, as IL was expected he
would. Representative Barrows of Massa-
chusetts is still regarded as the successful
candidate, and it is believed his name will
be sent TO the Senate the first of next
week.
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PhiiadeIphin to receive Miles.

Philadelphia. Feb. elaborate pre-
parations are being made fer the recep-
tion OF Cen Nelson A Miles. on his visit
to this city next Monday evening A com
mittce of which Gov. William A. Stone is
chairman, will act as guard OF honor. He
Will be rendered a reception at the Aeade.
my of Music.
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skater Dies From n Fall.

Trenton, y. J., Feb. S.-Fourtcen- rold Dam
icl Murphy went skating last saturday. and met
with severe fall. striking on his head which
resulted IN his death last night. He said nothing
TO his parents about his injuries until Tuesday,
when he complained OF pain in his head. \
doctor was sent iur, and the discovery Vas made
ihli Ihr hnN's skull NNas frlcinreh
The times., 1899-02-04
Fatal Tn,i Through an Airshaft.

Years old. living at 357 West Thirty
enth Street, fell through an airshaft in the
building from the third floor to the cellar
this morning, and was instantly killed.
The times., 1899-02-04
THE PRESIDENTS COMPLIMENTS
Mr.. Porter Congratulated Upon His
Good Work I'm Cubn.

AS a mark of his appreciation for the
signal service rendered by Special Commis-
sioner 20 Cuba Robert p. Porter, in bring
ing about the cooperation of General Co
mez in the work of reconstructing Cuba
and the disbandment Of his army, Presi-
dent Mckinley caused TO be sent 10 Mr..
Porter yesterday this congrstulato5y cable
message:
Hor. Robert p. Porter. Havana:
The President sends his hearty congratulations
and thanks for your dispatch. Convey bis cordial
greetings 10 General Gomez and his grateful aPple-
citation al the generals frank and friendly mes
sage The cooperation of General Gomez in the
pacidcation Of Cuba VIII be Of the greatest value
for b3,h peoples. JOHN HAY,
Secretary Of State.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Omce Of the

WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. JAN. 81, 1899.
The annual meeting of the shareholders
OF the Washington Gas Light Company.
for the election OF directors to serve dur
ing the ensuing year. will be held at the
office of the company. AIS Tenth Street
northwest, MONDAY, February g. 1899.
Polls will be open from IL o'clock noon to
O'Clock p. m.
WILLIAM B. oRsIE. Secretary.
ia21f4t .exS
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All drur
eisis refund the money ii it fails to cure ~,
The genuine has L. b. @ on each tablet.
sel9tu, III sa.tt