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The times., 1899-08-22
ALL IN DEWEY'S HONOR.
The FIRST Meeting of the Committee
Purndes.

Ths COMMITTEES on parades of the general
committee on the reception to be given Ad-
miral Dewey BY the citizens of Washington
held its first meeting at the Ames Building
yesterday afternoon. Chairman William H.
Rapiey presided. with Gen. Ellis Spear as
vice chairman. About forty members we're
present.
Chairman Rapley said that the object CT
the meeting was to organize the commit
tee and get the work laid out. a resolution
was then adopted empowering the chairman
to appoint as many subcommittee as was
i.cemed necessary and to name ehairmen fer
them. The chairman viii. with the officers
OF the COMMITTEES. form an exeeutive coni-
mittee on parades ard music.
Letters will be sent out 70 every nFgani-
zation in the District. 1t was desGed 20
forward letter TO Gen. Calvin Farnsworth.
Commander Of the Department OF the 20.
tomac, G.. a. r.. inviting that organization
30 attend in body. Like invitations will
be sent to the other organizations.
the committee adjourned. to meet upon
cell Of the chair. A meeting of the finance
committee will be held tonight at 8 O'Clock
in the red parlor at the Riggs House.
The times., 1899-08-22
VICTOR SWEPT By FIRE.
The Business Portion of the Mining
Town Totally Destroyed.


Cripple Creek, Col, Aug. 21.-Fire has
utterly destroyed the business portion of
the city Of Victor. Beginning shortly
after the noon hour, the fire ragged until
evening. consuming everything in its way.
It mad its origin. it is thought in the MeF
Grants Cafe, adjoining the Bank of Victor
on the corner of Third Street and Victor
avenue Il strong wind blowing from the
south famed the flames and in a few
minutes all the surrounding houses were
ahre. Help was summoned from Cripple
Creek, but the town had been built in
the early days of the camp and was OF
pine timber for the most part, and burned
like paper. Efforts were made to stop
the progress of the flames by blowing UP
Dulldlngs IN their path by means OF dyna-
mite ard all afternoon the hills roarei
With the explosions, but the effort was
vain. The fire destroyed the Bank of Vic
tor and the postoffice on the corner oppo-
site; crossed Third Street to Sections
saloon and followed a row of blocks be-
tween Third and Fourth Streets TO the
ncrth, taking the Victor Banking Company
the Western Union Telegraph Company,
tne Hotel Victor on the opposite side of
Fourth and the three great shaft houses
OF the Gold Coin Mining Company and its
ore bins, which were among the largest in
The Cripple Creek district. From there
the flames were swept northward by the
half-hurricane which was blowing and
never stopped until they had taken the
Florence and Cripple Creek depot and the
hne new depot of the Midland Terminal
Road at the head of Fourth Street. Ali the
buildings between are a total loss, with
practically all their contents.
The scenes of the great Cripple Creek
conhagration were duplicated. Hurrying
before the roaring flames went men.
women, and children. carrying what they
could snatch from the flames, racing for
their lives. The crash of the buildings
torn asunder by dynamite and the crackle
of the flames as they consumed the dry
buildings hasteneoS their flight.
There is no report of lives lost. As soon
special train was placed at the command
of the city by the Florence and Cripple
Creek railroad, and companies OF firemen
with apparatus were rushed to the scene.
They worked all afternoon in vain en-
deavor to stay the flames, which were not
under control until O'Clock. The resi-
dence portion of the city has suffered COM
paratively little. but the business portion
Is paralyzed and suffering Is bound to fol-
low. The burned area may be roughly
designated as the space between the head
OF Fourth Street and Victor Avenue, ex-
tending from the Gold Coin Building on
the west to point near Second Street, and
down Third Street almost to Diamond
Avenue, more than a dozen blocks in the
business centre of the city The loss will
reach $4,000, coo.
The times., 1899-08-22
Inspeetea Coast Defenee..

Gen. John M. Wilson, Chief of En-
gineers who has just returned from trip
most of his time to the inspection of for
tifications. although other work being done
under direction of the Engineer Corps OF
the Army was not neglected. The fortifca-
tions he found in excellent condition Ev-
erything is in a most satisfactory eondi-
ton, and General Wilson only regrets that
the War Department does not possess an
present the money to Immediately COM
plete the coast defences. General Wilson
gave especial attention to the work around
Boston, Newport, and Portland
The times., 1899-08-22

NOTICE is hereby given OF intention TO ap-
ply to the Commissioners of the Dis
trict OF Columbia, on the 11th day of Sep
tember, 1899, for a charter of incorporate ton
under the provisions of an act. entitled An
act TO provide for the Incorporation of trust.
loan, mortgage. and certain other corpora
tions within the District of Columbia" ap-
proved October l, 1890.
The name of the proposed corporation is
the National Bonding Company Of Wash
ington d. G.
IL is to be a security, guaranty, and in
demnity company; and its object is 10 carry
On, under the provisions OF the act above
referred to, a security. guaranty, and in
demnity business, with its principal Office
at Washington, d. c.
The names OF the proposed eorporators
are Charles ]. Bell. John Joy Edison. Will
lam S. Thompson, Hilary A. Herbert. James
E. Fitch. George Truesdell. Charles G.
Duncanson, John 3. Larner. James NJ.
Johnston, John F. wilkins, Theodore W.
Noyes, George w. Brown, Thomas r.
Jones. Edward ]. Stellwagen, Adds B.
Browne. Alexander Britton. E. s. Johnson,
william p Van Wiclle, John Cassels,
James L. Norris. S. H. Kaufman. Myron
NJ. Parker Samuel Bieber, Lemon G.. Hine,
James G.. Payne, John E. Herrell. Henry
F. Blount, Clarence +. Norment. Joseph
E. Willard, Albert A. Wilson, John
Cammack, George T. Dunlop. Fl. Hurt,
Henry X. Willard, George W Moss.
H. A. HERBERT.
JAMES E. FITCH.
JNO B. LARNER.
Committee on Organization and Subscrip-
ton.
Washington. D. c.. August IS. 1899.
The times., 1899-08-22
RIOT IN A NEGRO CHURCH.
Four Men Probably Fatally and
Many others Seriously Hurt.

London. KY, Aug. 2L-services at the
Salem Baptist Church, co,ored which is
situated two miles from here in Laurel
county, concluded last night in riot, in
which about two hundred persons, men,
women, and children, took part. Four ne
groes are probably fatally wounded, and a
number mere or less hurt. The meeting
had just closed when Tom Crook and Jim
Brummett became engaged in a difficulty
Some of the brethren inteTfered, and the
scrapping soon. became general. Haf a
dozen razors flashed and rocks and clubs
were used promiscuously. Some negro
women tainted and some took part in the
melee. An unknown negro used knife.
and his head was almost severed fsom his
body. Brummett's skull was fractured
with a club and man by the name Of
Hubbard had wagon spoke driven into
his abdomen by negro whose name could
not be learned. Another's leg was broken.
Still another negro succeeded in getting
his skull fractured Just as he was coming
out OF the church door.
The times., 1899-08-22
FIGHT ON A STREET CAR.
An Army officer Strikes n Negro and
Precipitates the Row.

Cincinnati, Aug. PA fight in which
four officers CT the Thirty first Regiment
stationed at Fort Thomas were principals
occurred on a Fort Thomas car at an early
hour this morning Four Army officers
and several privates boarded the car at
Fountain Square. Cincinnati, few minutes
before O'Clock, and at Fourth and Syca-
more a colored man got on. The negro
was about to take a seat beside a lieu-
tenant when. it is alleged, he was struck
by the officer. The conductor struck the
officer and then three other officers became
engaged in the fight The motorman stop
ped the car and took hand as did the
conductor and motorTnan OF another car.
Another officer of the Thirty first who was
on the incoming car tried TO separate them
but his efforts brought him several blows.
He called the private soldiers to his assis-
tance and they were compelled to drag two
of the officers bodily from the car. On ar
riving at Fort Thomas the conductor at
once made complaint. The lieutenant was
taken in charge by the officer of the guard.
The times., 1899-08-22
THE LABOR DAY EXCURSION.
A Rumor of Trouble Over the Of
fetal Programme.

ficiai Programme.
According to statements made last night
after the meeting of the Central Labor
Union, the trades unionists OF the District
charge the local knights of Labor with
endeavoring to boom their Labor Day ex-
eursion at the expense of the former. 1t
was stated by the trades unionists' COM
mittee. who are soliciting advertisements
for the Labor Day programme, being COM
piled under the auspices OF the Central
Labor Union and the Building Trades
Council, that ten members of the COM
mittee appointed for a similar purpose
by the local Federation of Labor and Dis
trict Assembly No. So. X. of L., have
represented themselves to prospective con-
tributors as the rightful solicitors for the
Labor Day programme 10 be published by
local organized labor. The matter was re-
ferred to special committee for investi-
CATION
The delegates from the local Brewery
Workers Union reported that the pro-
prietors of one of the local breweries is
not paying the union scale of wages as
stipulated in the contract with organized
labor
The Labor Day excursion committee re-
ported that all arrangements are per-
fected ard that at the next meeting of
the joint committee the subcommittee win
be named.
The times., 1899-08-22
DROWNED HIS COMPANIONS.
A Negro Arrested for MaIicfousIy
Oyerturning n Boat.

Newport News, Va, Aug. 2f.--George
Robertson, a colored man living near
Back River, Is under arrest in Hampton
charged with oyerturning a boat and Lur-
posely drowning James Robertson and
James Smith, two colored boys. A third
boy, Benjamin Robertson, was also in the
boat, but he chung to the elder Robert
sons shoulders until he reached shallow
water. According to this boy, George said
he proposed TO drown the whole lot after
leaving the shore In the rowboat, and he
tried to do it. The -eoroner's jury held him
responsible.
The times., 1899-08-22
4 Lf=hsship Adrifs.

Norfolk, Va. Aug. 2l.-Diamond Shoals
Iightship was reported by an incoming
steamer today to have broken away frcm
her moorings off Cape Hatteras and to be
drifting in toward Hatteras Hook. The
wire between Norfolk and the station at
Hatteras has been down for a week, and
the fate OF the lightship. unless some pass
ing vessel repairs her. must remain for
some time In doubt
The times., 1899-08-22
DEFENDER ON DRY DOCK.
to Be Taken Out for Clean
ing on Wednesday,.

Columbia to Be Taken Out for Clean
ing on Wednesday,.
Bristol R. l., Aug. 21.-The sloop yacht
Defender was hauled up On the ways at
the Herreshoff works early today to have
her hull cleared. The crew at once began
removing the marine growth and bright
ening up tie discolorations below the
water line. The yacht did not seem TO be
in very bad condition, and she will be
ready to go into the water again by to-
morrow. rs
Columbia was stripped of her sails this
forenoon, and her boom and gaff were un-
shipped. AS soon as Defender gets out OF
the way the new s.oop will take her place
for thorough cleaning. Today it was
thought likely that the Columbia would be-
afioat again by Wednesday, and that by
that time her steel mast would be ready
for stepping.
The times., 1899-08-22
The Augustus Palmer Total Los.

Newport News, Va. Aug. 21.-Tha large
four-masted schooner Augustus Palmer of
the well-known Palmer fleet OF vessels.
which foundereG on Saturday at midnight
on the tail of the Horseshoe Reef near the
Virginia capes, will prove a total loss.
Incoming captains report that the ship
is under water. She is loaded with soft
coal which makes ii difficult TO empty Ter
hold. II is not believed that an attempt
viii be made to raise her. Shipping men
do not believe II cen be accomplished.
The times., 1899-08-22
Crnxed by Absinthe.

New York. Aug. 21.-Mrs. Florence
Martin Is at Bellevue today raving from
the effects of absinthe. She is only twenty
two years old and lives at 125 Eighth
Street. She had that tired feeling and a
French woman advised absinthe, telling
her that it would cure her Mrs. Martin
kept increasing the size OF the doses until
she was hysterical and had to be taken
in charge by the doctors last night.
The times., 1899-08-22
Chief pevery Denounced.

New York, Aug. 21-Chief of Police
Devery is not at home today to answer
charges made against him. He is on his
vacation. Members of the BARRIERS Union
accuse him Of allowing and assisting in
the violation OF the law which forbids
BARRIERS to keep their shops open after 1
o o'eloek Sunday afternoons. They say he
gets shaved in barber shop between 2
and o'clock every Sunday afternoon The
chief was roundIy denounced for the alleged
violation az meeting of the Central Fed
Grated Union.
The times., 1899-08-22
Abducted His own chna.

Roston. Aug 21.-Frankiin Thomas, Of
RoNbury, confessed 10 the police today
that he himself abducted his child last
week. He was driven to the confession
by the efforts of reporters to find the child
He lad put il out to board without the
knowledge of his wife. She grieved so
much. believing it stolen, that he returned
it, and reporters trying to find how he
found it drove him to nervous prostratien
and confession
The times., 1899-08-22
President cInrk,s Retirement,

New Haven. Aug. 21-Presldent Charles
p Clark, Of the New York, New Haven,
and Hartford Railroad. viii retire on &C.
count of III health. 1t is believed that
Lucius Tuttle or Vice President Hall will
succeed him. Mr. Clark has been at the
head OF the road for twenty years.
The times., 1899-08-22
A Blue Sunday i'm Patterson.

Paterson, Aug. 21.-There was a great
rush today for ice and BARRIERS, for neither
worked yesterday The BARRIERS and Ice
men enforced the laws. Many persons
went to saloons and restaurants and after
much pleading were permitted to carry ice
home, but they had to go unshaved, as
,sarbers denied requests for the use of
razors. Other Jersey cities will join the
reform next Sunday.
The times., 1899-08-22
Cheyy Chnse Lnkc.

Again this week, the many patrons OF Chevy
Chase Lake will have an opportunity to witness
the marvellous performances Of the Meier family
OF swimmers and divers. Daily exhibitions are
given az and $50 p. m, aud no admission fee
is charged The lake is nightly illuminated by
Thousands OF fancy Fights and beautiful set pieces.
The excellent music is furnished by Prof Donch's
Rand
The times., 1899-08-22
FUNERAL OF IsHAM q. HoRNsBY
Services VIII BE Held MT His Late
Residence This Affernoop

Residence This Afternoon.
The remains Of the late Isham G.. Hornsby,
who was resident OF this city for the
past twenty years. and who resided at 1922
Rhode Island Avenue, will be inferred in
Rock Creek Cemetery this afternoon The
funeral services, which will be conducted
at the residence. will be private Mr..
Hornsby died Saturday at York Harbor
Me-, where he went with his wife early
this summer. He was stricken with COM
plication OF diseases month age, resulting
from previous attack of grip. The re-
mains were brought here Sunday.
The deceased was born in Shelbyyille
KY, in 1923. Before he came to Wash
ington he was one OF the most prominent
business men in Louisville. His wife Is a
daughter of Judge jeremiah s. Block, Attor-
ney General and Secretary of State IN Presi-
dent Buchanan's Cabinet. Mr.. Hornsby re-
tired from active business some time ago.
The times., 1899-08-22
n,n.ed r;u ruconsci,

New York. Aug. 21.-George Loey danced
until he fell unconscious. then his legs
kept on keeping time to the music until
doctors gave him opiates. This happened
at the pavilion at One Hundred and Six
ty-ninth and Freeman Streets yesterday
afternoon Loey, who lives at 444
East Fifiieth Street, had danced FIVE hours
without rest when he fell.
The times., 1899-08-22

Many peoplc who aim to obtain the hest of all
things in this life fail because of their ndifer-
cnce to timely advice and warning. One should
co,s;ler fhe harfn which is TO result from
The nse OF impure beverages, TO obtain which
is lust as Iucll trouble real good. pure beer
Heurich's Maerzsn and Senate the purest OF
an malt and hop beverages. and to obtain Il case
you have only 10 phone six thiFty-iour, AFling-
ton Battling Co.
The times., 1899-08-22
DIRECTORS TO MEET.
Traction Railway Officers to Be
Elected Today.

Elected Today.
The Washington Traction and Electric
Company, which has owned the controlling
interest in the City and Suburban Rail
way for some weeks will elect its officers
for the line at meeting of the board of
directors today at u O'Clock. The City
and Suburban road has been under the
control and management of the syndicate
during August, but owing to the absence
of directors from the city the formal dis
placement of some of the old officers for
the new has not heretofore taken place
President Hayward and Vice President AMI
General Manager W. kesley Schoepf will
today retire. and President TruesdeIl and
the other syndicate officers will be elected.
The times., 1899-08-22
Their Battle Flag to BE. Returned.

Richmond. Ind, Aug. 21.-Indiana and
Texas will soon be the principals in an
event of national Importance, and one
showing very decidedly how far has pro-
gressed the friendly feeling between the
North and the South. This event is the
return TO Terrys Texas Rangers of the
battle flag which was taken from them
during the Civil War. At the last session
of the Indiana Legislature the request for
the return OF the flag was made by Texas,
and it was complied with.
The times., 1899-08-22
General ButteraeId,. condi,,on

Matteawan. y. Y, Aug. 21-It is learned
from Cold Spring that the condition of
Gen. Daniel Butterfeid is unchanged His
physicians are not disposed to give out
statements, but ii is certain that he has
not improved since yesterday. His loss OF
voice is contradicted
The times., 1899-08-22
River View,

The regular "Wednesday midweek trips of the
steamer Samuel j. Peutz TO River View win be
made tomorrow as usual
For the entertainment OF the visitors there will
be music and dancing all day and evening
The steamer Pentz win leave her wharf at
10 a. m, 2;I5 and rs p. M, and the return
trips will be made at 1915, ). s, and l0:S0 D.
m. Only two mote OF these Wednesday trips
will be made this s9ason
The times., 1899-08-22
New Enrlnna nnrn,nns.

Boston, Aug. 2f.-The Mormons have wen
500 converts in New England the last
week Elder Ephriam Jensen preached on
Boston common yesterday 10 a big crowd
He declared that his church is the only
one that opposes the increasing sensnality
OF the times.
The times., 1899-08-22
Jail Delivery Thwarted.

Chicago. H.. Aug. 21.-Captain Thorne,
post commander at Fort Sheridan. has dis
covered that well laid plan has been
perfected for a general delivery Of prison.
ers confined in the post guard house.
Friends of the prisoners succeeded in
smuggling in a large supply Of files and
knives
The times., 1899-08-22
ANUN's GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY.
Sister Mary Frances, Fifty Years in
the Order of Visitation.

the Order of Visitation.
Sister Mary Frances, of the Order of the
Visitation. yesterday celebrated the golden
anniversary of her entrance into the order
She took her religious vows fifty years ago
The anniversary celebration was made
memorable one, Services were held yes
terday in the Convent OF the Visitation.
Connecticut Avenue and L Streets north
west. Solemn mass of thanksgiving was
conducted at 7:30 o'clock yesterday morning
in the convent chapel by Mgr. Martinelli
The mass was attended by the nuns and
large number of the friends of the convent
The times., 1899-08-22

Dyspepsia. constipation, fatulency. and
hyporhombria cured by medical gym
nastic: consultation free. At the Gymnas-
tic Institute. 20 Sd St ne. John E. RUEB-
SAM, DR.. NJ Ph. au1I-f
The times., 1899-08-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NoTICE.-To whom it may con-
cern: l will pay no bills that my wife
may contract. W. L. CONWAY, Twenty
first and L Streets northwest 1t
The times., 1899-08-22
EDUCATIONAL.

BETHEL MILITARY ACADEMY. VA; thirty
second session opens September 81 Patron.
age from 2c States; has prepared more soldiers
and scholars than any other private institution
in the South; illustrated catalogue. Address
r. A. MCINTYRE, Supt., Bethel Academy, Va
The times., 1899-08-22

ST. MARY'S ACADEMY, ALEXANDRIA, VA
Boarding school for girls; will open September
Il; beautiful grounds, terms moderate For par.
ticulars address SISTER SUPERIOR. au1s-lmo
The times., 1899-08-22

KIDNEY Is deceptive disease--
thousands have il and don't
TD0t I2I Z know II. II you want quick
~ - - results you can-Iraire no
mistake by using DR.. Kill
mcr's Swamp Root the great Kidney remedy.
At druggists in ffty-ccnt and dollar sizes Sam.
pie bottle by mail free; also pamphlet telling you
bow to find out ii you have kidney trouble
Ado ess DR.. Kilfner & Co.. Binghamton, N. Y.
The times., 1899-08-22
The Journey 90 Washington.

Funk's journey 10 Washington was prac-
ficaiiy without incident. He was hand
cuffed 10 either Inspector Boardman OF
Detective Weldon all the way. Neither OF
the officers slept wink, and were fatigued
when they arrived here. Weldon left CO.
lumbia with Funk at l:4e Saturday after
noon and arrived al St Louis that night
There he net Inspector BoardmaD, and the
trio resumed the journey here at noon
sunday. They chs slged cars at cincin-
nati Sunday night and continued on the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad TO this city
The arrival here had been prepared for,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-15

Monogram Gloves. lhls is our regular $1.oo glove, it is of the very best cut, mak- ing it perfect fitting, best fin ish and style, all the newest spring shades. In this style we are showing lightweight mocha glove in greys and modes, the very thing for spring wear.
 Jouvin Gloves. These are without doubt: the most per- feet fitting gloves made. They are of French kid, glace and suede, in all the new fancy tints and hand some shades for evening wear, four button and three clasp styles.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-15
7aasEE;ggNNMALLN*@. B E y
EO0k BargainS.

For Saturday we offer tempting lot of books at very tempting prices Every item Is buying chance for the book lover.
 Shakespeare vols. cloth, 59c set Macauley's Eng vols., cloth, 45c set Mysteries Paris, 8 vols.. cloth 3Sc set Irving, 12 vols, 1-2 morocco S59S Cooper, 16 vols. 1-2 morocco, SIPS Harper's Round Table, publishers price, $2.50 59c War Atlas, publishers price s2.oO. Ssc Brewers Handbook Phrase and Fable, 1-2 morocco, 9oc Cyrano De Bergerac, paper, lc Cyrano De Bergerac, cloth, 4oc Cyrano De Bergerac, with illustrations from Mansfield's play, 69c Cloth bound, 12 mos, 1c Christian, paper, SOc Choir Invisible, paper, BOG Handy Guide to New England States with maps and illustrations, 26Spages,
 18c White House Cook Book. 73c Expansion Atlas" entirely new and corrected maps of the world togeth- CT with special maps of Philippines, Cuba, Hawaii etc, Soc "Doings of Dear Little Couple" an interesting gift book for children, beautifully illustrated, 35c Evangelne, 50 illustrations, printed on good paper, FAC
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-15
Trimmed Hats.

A very swell showing of ready trim- med Hats of Hlain and mixed straws, trimmed with quills, wings, ribbon, vel vet, buckles, etc, These hats are in styles exclusive to us.
 They take the place for Spring of the tailor-made hats which we made so popular last year.
 They are just the needd thing for wear with tallor-made costumes.
 We are showing handsome line of Walking Hats in neat trimmings.
 One is in rough straw-braid, trimming of plain band and quill, with leather band inside crown, price $1.75. Prices on these start at 69c each.
 Rough braid straw turbans in plain colors, trimmed with braid and quills, price $169.
 Jaunty turbans of a stylish open work lace, braid straws, hand made and prettily draped in plain black and blaci, and colors, mixed, with four quills, price $1.9S.
 Misses trimmed hats in fancy mixed satin braid, trimmed with a very hand