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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
Dr.. Thomas 0smand Kills Himself at
st. Louis, Mo.
LATE SURGEON VOLUNTEER ARMY
Had Charge of Yellow Fever Hos.
pitaI at Santiago.
LEAVES PATHETIC LETTERS

ST. LOUIS. Mo-, June 20.-Dr Thomas
Osmand Summers, who was surgeon in
charge of the fever hospital at Santiago
and noted yellow fever expert, shot him.
self through the head last night Despond-
ency, caused by fancied lack of apprecia-
tfon of his services by the government dur
ing the Spanish war, is assigned as the
cause. Dr. Summers was the author of
several standard medical works, and his
successful treatment of yellow fever cases
during the Memphis epidemic OF 1878 gave
him a national reputation. He was pro-
fessor of anatomy in the st. Louis College
of Physicians and Surgeons.
Dr. Summers left several letters, one of
which was addressed to his wife, another
to DR.. W. j. Donohue of this city, and
there was note to the public, which read
as follows:
This pistol belongs to NJ. Wicke, corner
11th and Franklin avenue. Please return,
with my thanks. SUMMERS
On 4 letter head of the st. Louis College
of Physicians and Surgeons was written
poem. 1t is as follows:
PERDIDI VITUM.
VALE MUNDUM.
Goodnight, old world-good-bye to all
your joys,
Your sorrows, pleasures, passions, poinps
/ leave you for the eternal silence of stars,
The Deepness of unbounded space where
bars
No longer hold the soul in durance vile,
Where naught can wound and nothing can
defle;
where the pure spirit shall despise the
things
The sense on earth hath loved.
On wings bathed in the ether of eternity,
n N a -
And yet 1t is an awful leap to take.
Into the great unknown, perchance, to
awake
To greater woes, indeed than those we
have,
And hoped to bury in the silent grave;
But still the greater majority is there
Why then should we turn pale with fear?
Or trembl9 when the hour supreme has
come,
As soon or late it must? Mans final home
The grave-at least gives rest from troubles
here,
Ard we may hope for sweet oblivion there.
Then, .Charon, come; 1 signal thee tonight.
Come-row me over the Styx, I've lost Hfe's
fight OSMAND
On the reverse side of the sheet on which
the poem was written appeared:
And yet it is an awful lean to take into
the great unknown"
The letter to his wife follows:
June is, 1899.
My Darling Wife: have reached this
point where AZoners thread is all that is
left to me. l feel well assured that your
love and esteem will crown my memory
when they could not bless my life. | die
that you might live. Think of me as l was
in the PALMER days of my life, and let the
mantle of your charity cover those faults.
which were more infirmities than sins en-
gendered in despondency and cultivated by
disappointment. l send the bullet through
my brain instead of my heart, that you
may know its last throes beat for YOU and
the dear ones l leave with such ineffable
sorrow. Goodbye. OSMAND."
The letter to DIR. Donohue was sealed
There were other letters referring to the
suicide, but friends objected to their being
given out for publication, and the sergeant
locked them up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
Serious Trouble Occurs Again Over
Strike in Cleveland.
WOMEN PASSENGERS TERRIFIED
Several Pistol Shots Fired and One
Man Hit in Leg.
NO A R ES SITS M A ID E

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 2O.-As has
been the rule since the strike began riotous
disturbances broke out today about noon.
A crowd boarded a Wade Park avenue car
near Lindus and Annandale avenues and
beat the non-un.on mOtorman into insensi-
bility The conductor deserted his car and
fed. Another Wade Park avenue car was
stoned and one on the Euclid avenue line
was attacked.
Many women were on board and shrieked
with terror as the stones crashes through
the windo VS.. One woman tainted. At the
corner of Wilson avenue and Quincy street
one man was shot ard others had narrow
escapes. The passengers escaped as best
they could when the stones began to fly,
hut the conductor and motorman were
struck repeatedly. The latter drew a re-
volvor and fired three times into the crowd.
He then put on all speed and ran his car
cut of the mob's reach. George Berg, jr,
a striking conductor, was hit in the leg by
a bullet, which was extracted. No arrests
We're made.
Cars were running during the day on all
lines opened by the street car company
since the strike. Trouble was looked for
on the south side and strong force of DO
lice was on hand to preserve order. No
crowds were allowed to gather.
At l o'clock this afternoon the special
committee Of the city council, appointed to
try to settle the street car strike, met the
representatives of the strikers and the COM
pany face to face. The members hope to
open a way for the settlement of the
trouble.
Both sides were represented by attorneys
and they were requested by the committee
TO state their respective positions in writ
ing. Pending preparations of the formal
statement, recess was taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20

Gen. Wheaton Now Twenty Miles
South of Manila.

The adjutant general received the follow
ing cable message from Gen. Otis in regard
to the repulse of the attack by the insur-
gents upon Gen. Wheatons forces at linus
yesterday:
MANILA, June 20, 1899.
"Adjutant General, Washington:
Wheaton at linus, Cayite province, with
four guns, four battalions 4th and 14th In
fantry, Nevada Troop Cavalry; sent bat
talon south on reconnaissance direction of
Dasmarinas yesterday morning where enemy
reported concentrating, scattered forces;
battalion encountered enemy's force 1000
marching to attack linus; successful in i'm
peding its progress. Wheaton with two
guns and two battalions hurried forward;
repulsed enemy with heavy loss, enemy
leaving over one hunded dead on field;
loss five killed, twenty-three wounded.
Wheaton reinforced last night by battalion
9th Infantry; is driving enemy beyond Das-
marinas now in his possession. Casualties
today not reported. Wheaton's qualities for
bold and successful attack unsurpassed.
Otis"
According to the dispatch received from
Gen. Otis Gen. Wheaton is now twenty
miles directly south of Manila and in pos
session of the town of Dasmarinas, given
on the map as Perez Dasmarinas. The dis
patch contains only a meagre report ON the
fight of yesterday, and the details of the
attack are still somewhat in doubt. The
press dispatches indicate that supposed
friendly natives made the attack on the
accommodating party. The ultimate object
of Gen. Lawton'S advance has not yet
been disclosed, save that he intends to clear
Cavite province OF the insurgents. Accord
ing TO the reports published by the War
Department Cavite province has an area
of 4SS square miles and population OF
$4,000. II has many mountains, is heavily
timbered and its valleys are watered by
many streams. 1t is very fertile and evil
IDENTIFY affords a better field of operations
for the army than the swampy country
where Lawton marched about month ago
far to the nortn of Manila. Cavite province
extends south of Manila some twenty-five
miles and extends from Manila bay to
LaguTa de Bay, the largest lake of the
Island of Luzon- 1t is believed that if
Cavite province is once cleared of rebels
there will be none left near enough to
menace Manila.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
COMMODORE BADGER DEAD.
The End Came at Concord, Mass, This
Morning.


Commodore Oscar c. Badger of the United
States navy, retired, died this morning at
Concord, Mass The news of his death was
received in Washington shortly before noon.
Commodore Badger had lived in this city
the major portion of his time since being
retired from active service August T.,
1ss5, having attained at that time the age
OF siXty-two years. The commodore was
consequently in his seventy-siXth year at
the time of mis- death. Notice of the funer-
al will be given hereafter.
Commodore Badger entered the navy Sep
tember 8, 1S4l, attaining the rank of d
passed midshlpman August 10, lS47 He
was commissioned master in the old navy
September H. 1S55 and the very next day
was promoted to the rank of lieutenant.
With the outbreak OF the civil war Commo-
dore Badger was commissioned a heuten-
ant commander. He reached the rank of
commander in 1866, when hostilities had
concluded. In the general flow of promo
tionS he was commissioned a captain in
The rank with which he retired. Commo-
dore Badger, 1t will be seen, had long
career in the navy. Or the total time ne
was in the service he spent twenty-one
years at sea, being on shore duty eighteen
years and SIX months. Commodore Badger
was appointed from Pennsylvania.
The deceased was well known among the
older naval officers who now make Wash
ington their home. His death will be sad
news to many of his old fellow officers
who, like himself, have retired from the
active service of the sea, but still cherish
war. The funeral will probably take place
in this city and the interment be made In
Arlington, although no steps have been
taken in the matter as yet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
Rebels Retire, Offering Little Opposi-
ton to His Advance.
IT is AN UNIMPORfANH TOWN
Correct List of Casualties in
Fight of Yesterday.
ADMIRAL WATSON ARRIVES

MANILA. June 20, S p.m.-The troops
commanded by General Wheaton entered
Peres das Narinas today without opposi-
ton except on the part of small bodies of
rebels, who inflicted no losses upon the
Americans. The town is unimportant
place, surrounded by swamps, and General
Wheaton VIII probably return to linus.
General Wheaton's command moved on
the town early this morning, hoping to
reach there by noon unless very strong op-
position was encountered.
The --latest list of the American casualties
in yesterdays fighting shows that five were
killed and twenty-three wounded. The list
includes no officers. The wounded We're
brought to Manila from Bacoor, in Cascoes
Rear Admiral John c. Watson arrived
transport Safiro from Hong Kong, and
raised his flag on the United States cruiser
Baltimore The commanders of all the
warships called upon the admiral during
the course of the day.
Philadelphia Leaves Honolulu.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, June 2O.-The
steamer Australia arrived here from Homo
lulu and brings word that the United States
ship Philadelphia sailed from Honolulu
June IL. Owing to the foul condition of her
bottom, the Philadelphia will not be speed
ed on her journey.
s. M Damon, minister of finance of Ha-
wall, was passenger on the Australia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
BRAVERY AND GOODNESS.
Capt. Eastman COmmends Oficers and
Men in His Command

Capt. Frank F. Eastman, commanding the
I'd Battalion of the 18th Infantry, reports
upon the operations of his troops during
the engagement of February 5, in which
he commends officers and men highly for
their bravery and coolness in action. He
says:
During both the advance and retreat
Lieut.. w. s. Biddle, jr., handled his COM
pany with much skill. In falling back he
executed a change of direction half left
without confusion, proof of q well-dis-
ciplined company. l mention his good con-
duct with much pleasure.
Lieut.. Gilbreth, under fire for the first
time, showed marked GOODNESS. He was on
sick report, but Joined his company when
it was ordered out the night before the
battle
Non-commissioned officers and men of
both companies went forward willingly and
cheerfully, and were ready to do and dare
anything required Of them. No soldiers
could have done better-all doing SO we'll
it would be unjust to mention any one in
dividual
capt. Wheeler, 4th Cavalry, exposed
himself fearlessly by accompanying the
battalion and passing along the entire front
when in closest proximity to the trenches
Of the enemy and while the fire was most
effectual. 1t seems to me he improperly as
sumed command over my battalion, as no
part Of his troops or detachment took part
in the forward movement"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
Nebraska Statute May Cause Them
to Lose Positions.
IT REGULATES HOURS OF WORK
Employers May Employ Men to
Evade Its Restrictions.
81 Z U ALTON IN All

CHICAGO, June CA special from Oma-
ha, Neb., to the Times Herald says:
Women employed in large mercantile es-
| adjustments and factories in Omaha are
in a condition of unrest. They don't know
whethe" they will hold their positions after
July l, and If they are discharged they
don't know where to find another place to
work. What is true of the woman wage
earners in Omaha is true of every large
city in the state.
This condition Of unrest is due to the law
regulating the employment of women,
passed at the last session of the legislature,
and which becomes operative July l. 1t is
estimated that % per cent of the women
employed in stores and factories through
out the state will be dismissed and their
places filled by men, i,
Provisions Are Sweeping.
The provisions Of the law are sweeping.
1t regulates and limits the hours of en-
ployment of females in manufacturing, me-
chanical and mercantile establishments,
hotels and restaI rants. Every employer is
compelled to provide suita be seats for the
female employees and permit the women to
use them 1t fixes penalty of $50 for
every infraction, and makes it the duty Of
the deputy labor commissioner to see that
the law Is properly. enforced. The measure
was urged Dy the Cenfederated Women s
Clubs and by labor; leaders in the large
cities. The Industrial committee of the
Women's Clubs has taken an interest in
the law, declaring that si.lce Omaha has
, passed beyond the village stage of exist
ence 1t should no longer be necessary for
retail stores to maintain such long work.
ing days. The COMMITTEES has made a can
vass among the merchants.Aurgin that the
working hours Of women be shortened in
cCnsonance with the provisions of the new
statute. Through the committees efforts
| the women employed in { many Omaha
stores will be permitted I'd begin work
| about 10 o'clock Saturdays.s in order that
| they may remain late haeSeffing of that
day without laying then seinployers liable
to fine. -
Will Work Heivolusion.
The law will work great revolution in
the conduct of hotels, sestanrants and
small shops, where woraeH5a are expected to
work from daylight to dark. zProprietors
OF these places are opposed to its enforce
ment' and are talking OF going into the
courts to test its constitutionality.
fou can rest assured the law will be en-
iorced, said Burt Bush, local labor
ieader. organized labor supported the bill
peIore the legislature and Is IN full SYM
patny with its provisions. The deputy state
labor commissioner can be descended upon
| to enforce 1t rigidly''
In Lincoln the big stock operators are as
mucn perturbed over the enforcement Of
the law as are the merchants OF Omaha.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
CONDUCT BEYOND PRAISE.
Steadiness of the First Dakota Volun-

Major John H. Frame. LIST North Dakota
Volunteers, has reported upon the opera
tiOns of the ID Battalion of the regiment
which he commanded during the engage
ments of February and 3. After giving
the details of the military movements, he
says:
The conduct of all the men and officers
during this time was beyond praise, the
officers cool, brave, vigilant and looking
well after their various duties seeing to II
that there was no useless expenditure of
ammunition, and that the men fired aiming
and not carclessly. The men steady and
determined. executing all orders with
premptness and perfect order, and all Of
ficers and men exposed to a heavy fire for
more than four hours, makes a showing
that proves to me that the I'd Battalion Of
the 1st North Dakota. United States Vol
Unteers, is a force that can be depended
upCn."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
MIR. PAYNE TO KEEP HIS PLACE.
Chairman of Ways and Means Com
mittee Not TO BE Disturbed.

CHICAGO, June 20.-The Record says:
While Congressman Henderson of Iowa,
candidate for Speaker Of the House of Rep
resentatives; Congres sman Babcock of Wis
consin. chairman of the national republican
ccngr ,ssional committee, and Congressman
James A Tawney of Minnesota, member Of
the House committee ways and means
of the Fifty-sixth Congress, were in the
city yesterday, they talked over in an in
formal way the makeup of committees Of
the House for the next Congress.
1t is understood that aside from the chair
mans hip of the committee on ways and
m 7ans, Col. Henderson did not commit him.
self but on that one n after he did say that
Congressman Serene +. Payne of New
York who was a candidate for the speaker
ship will remain at the head of the COM
mittee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
THE ARMY RATION.
No Change recommended, Though a
Modification il Suggested.

The board of officers appointed by Gen.
Brooke to investigate and make recommen-
dation regarding the army ration has pre-
pared its report, and it has been forwarded
to the War Department. No change is
recommended in the ration itself, though a
slight modification of the manner in which
men may use the savings is suggested. This
portion of the report has been considered by
Cen Brooke, who says that it would be i'm
practicable while the men are in the field.
1t is not wholly satisfactory to the commits
sary department, and may not be adopted.
1t relates mainly TO the system by which
the savings of the men on rations allowed
shall be invested, and presents credit in
stead Of a company fund
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
HEARING IN POLE DIVORCE CASE.
Abusive Letters From Defendant to
Wife Read in Court

LONDON, June 2O.-The hearing was COM
menoed today on the application for divorce
of Mrs. Chandos Pole against Samuel Chan
dos Pole, whom she charges with cruelty
and adultery with Miss Inez Broome now
the wife of the Hon. Rupert Cecil Craven
brother of the Earl of Craven, who mar
ried Miss Cornelia Bradley Martin. The al
legations are denied.
Extraordinary letters from the husband
to his wife and mother-in-law, full of abuse
abominable lar guage and threats, were read
in court. Right Hon. Edward Henry Car
son, Q. c., formerly solicitor general of
Ireland, counsel for the petitioner, described
in detail the connection between Mr. Chan
dos Broome, who ii appears. he took to
his home and introduced to his wife, who
did not suspect them.
The petitioner then testified in corrobora-
ton of the charges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
Movement. of Naval vessels,

The North Atlantic squadron will leave
Boston Thursday for Newport, to take part
in the working out of some of the problems
of the Naval War College.
The Amphitrite has arrived at New Bed
ford.
The Enterprise has arrived at Ft Mon
roe.
The Alliance has sailed from Ft. Monroe
for Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
Personal Mention.

The degree of master of arts was con-
ferred on William Wilder Cheshire Of this
city at the recent commencement of Mi
ami University. Oxford. Ohio.
Samuel A. Wilson, who has been con-
nected with the police force nearly twenty
five years, will sail for England Friday
morning. He will be accompanied by his
daughter Miss Anna Wilson. They will
spend a time In Ireland and will return
about the last of August
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
BONDS OF OFFICIALS,
A Second One Does Not Release
Sureties of the First.

Replying to an inquiry from the auditor
for the Interior Department as to bonds of
officials, Controller Traceweu has decided
that where second bond is given under
the same appointment OF commission, with
out any change in the duties of the officer,
the giving Of said bond does not operate to
release the sureties on the first bond as to
future transactions, but as to said future
transactions the sureties on both bonds are
Jointly and severally liable" The control
Ter, however, thinks that there may be a
few exceptions to this rule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
REPRESENTS SPAIN AT MANILA.
senior Luis Marinas Appointed Consul
General.

The Spanish minister has been advised
OF the appointment by the Spanish govern
ment OF sr. Luis Mar<nas as consul gen.
erai at Manila & This cempletes the Span
ish appointments to the more important
stations in Cuba, PortoHa@ and the Philip
pines sr Marinas, wldi6 stationed at Ma
MIA, VIII have jurisdietionsof all the Philip
pines. the consuls, at subordinate places re-
norunE through him. He is prominent in
the far east, having represented Spain at
Annoy, Canton and lately. at Singapore.
He is also well known in this country.
having been Spanish consul at Baltimore,
The Duke Of ARGOS has asked the State
department. for the exsQuatur for S<. Ma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them TO any address In the United
States or Canada. by ordering II at
this Office. In. person or by letter.
Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents
for two weeks, or 90 cents per
month. Invariably IN advance. Sub.
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office TO another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
Bathers Engage In Fatal Duel.

PULASKI. Va, June 20.-At wygals
Bridge yesterday John Raines> and Madison
Pratt. aged nineteen, quarreled while SWIM
ming. Finally both left the water, ran to
their clothing, secured revolvers and began
firing. Pratt was killed by the second shot.
Roinee died to7ay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
Miners Caught in Flooded Fit.

GLASGOW, June 20.-The Gauchaland pit
in Ayrshire was suddenly flooded today
while number of men were below. Fif-
teen of them are still missing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
Germany to receive Islands.

BERLIN, June 20-The bill authorizing
the acquisition of the Caroline, I.adrone
and Pelew Islands by Germany was sub
mitted to the reichstag today.
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steamship Arrival.

At New York-Barbarossa and Koeningi1
Luise. from Bremen