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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-15
THE WESTERN UNION CASE.

The answer of the Corporation Com
mission to the complaint of the Western
Union Telegraph Company shows that
the actual value of the capital stock
is S97 ,341 200; it owns SS9,914 miles of
wire of which 12,949 miles are located
in North Carolina; and that upon mile
age basis, deducting real estate. the
company owns property In North Caro-
lima worth S1,447,T19, whereas it has
been assessed at round million instead
of $4,000 as in 1898; and the profits
of the company for ten years has aver
aged S6,266, 566.35, and that it could,
after paying all expenses, pay divi-
dend on all stock, including water, OF
$50 per cent. The answer is long and
embraces every item of property belong
ing to the company. its Indebtedness.
and is conclusive that the assessment is
not too high.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-15
DISCUSS REPLY TO NOTE

Preoria, Sept. 1.-THE discussion of
the first draft of the reply 10 the Brit
ish note ended this evening. President
Kruger having left at four o'clock and
not having returned.
1t is understood that the Government
will draw up the reply in its final form
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-15

Baltimore, Md, Sept. A. Louisville
took the rubber from the Orioles today,
winning three out of the five played.
Baltimore outbatted and outfielded the
Colonies, but Kitson's unsteadiness at
the opening innings gave the visitors a
lead which the locals could not over
come. Attendance 400. Score:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-15

Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. 14.-Cleveland
was shut out again today, owing to
Bernhard's mastery pitching. Hughey
started well, but the Phillies made hits
when they were needed. Attendance
1000 Score: r. II. Il.
Philadelphia ...01023 IS 8 3
Cleveland 100000 O-O 4 2
Batteries: Bernhard and Douglass;
Hughey and McAllister. Umpires,
Snyder and McGarr. Time 1:50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11
JAMES BOWEN JOHNSON DEAD.
Treasurer of Howard University and
Union Veteran.

James Bowen Johnson, for more than a
quarter of a century the faithful treasurer
of Howard University, died very suddenly
at his residence last night about Ii O'Clock.
He had just returned home from the ex-
eeutive committee meeting and had retired
to rest when almost without warning his
heart ceased to beat. DIR. BaIloch. the
family physician, was summoned, but ar
rived after the death occurred
Mr.. Johnson was born in the town of
Royal Oak, Mich, October a. 1890 He
enlisted in August. 1861, as a private in the
Sd Regiment of Michigan Cavalry; was at
the siege of Coripth; was made first lieu
tenant April 1, 1862, and regimental COM
missary in November of the same year, and
in December was commissioned captain in
the Sth Michigan Cavalry. For five years
he was clerk in the War Department In
lSt2 he was elected treasurer of Howard
University
He was a member of the Grand Army of
the Republic. the Sons of the American
Revolution, the Loyal Legion, the Society
of Colonial Wars and was repeatedly elect
ed a deacon of the First Congregational
Church. He was successful in business ard
man of great energy and activity in mis-
sion and Sunday school work
the funeral services will be held in the
FIRST .Songregational Church Friday after
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11
DECREASE IN DEATHS
EXhibt Made From Records of the
Health Department

Inc deaths that occurred in the District
during the past weak numbered 100 as
compared wfthG161 in the preceding week
OF the decedents Cd were white and 81 col
ored. The annual death rate was 2412 per
sach LOCO of the total population. For the
whites the rateNwas1s.74, and for the color
ed, 1913. The decrease in the mortality
was general. AS compared with last report,
deaths from diseases of the nervous system
feil from IA to 10: those of the heart, from
To to o; those of the kidneys, from Is to 5.
and from consumption. from 10 to 8. Of
the zymotic class there were % fatal cases
OF grip, of diphtheria and of typhoid
fever.
AT the close of last report there were 70
eases of diphthsria under Treatment Dur
ing the week Il new eases occurred and TX
We're released from quarantine, leaving 81
cases therein, in 57 premises
or scarlet fever there were $50 cases in
isolation at the close of last report Dur
ing the week % new eases occurred and p
We're released from treatment, leaving $50
isas.
The mean Weather conditions prevailing
during the week were: Barometric pressure.
5o2b; temperature of sair 33 degrees
and relative humidity, Il. The rainfall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11
Holds a Rusiness Meeting

Continental Chapter, D. A. R., held its
regular monthly business meeting yester-
day afternoon at the residence of the re-
gent, Mrs. M. L. Gfst. Five new members
were elected. Mrs. E. NJ. Fowler was
CHOSEN as delegate to the d. A. r. con-
gress, Mrs. M. c, Beach and Mrs Lucy
Marsh were elected as alternates to the
regent and Mrs. Florence Solger and Mrs
Fannie Gresham as alternates to the dele
gate.
Plans for raising money for the Lafayette
monument and for a joint entertainment
of all the District chapels for means to-
ward the Colonial Hall We're discussed and
action deferred until consultation can be
had with the district regent, who is now ILL.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11
EXCURSIONS.

Fortress Monroe is doubtless the most
popular winter resort on the entire Atlantic
seaboard with Westinghouse. From the
time cold weather starts in until spring
banishes the snow and ice the national cap
ital is well represented at this famous old
watering place. This is not due solely to
the many natural advantages and magnifi-
cent hotels there. The nearness of Fortress
Monroe to this city. and the ease and pleas
ure and quickness with which the trip can
be made on the steamers of the Norfolk
and Washington Steamboat Company have
done much to make .'Old Point such a
favorite resort during the winter season
The trip can be made any evening in the
year, the steamers of the Norfolk and
Washington line leaving 7th street wharf
daily at $3.50 pm. All the steamers of this
line are fitted up in elegant style, the state
rooms being especially spacious and hand
some. Steam heat and electric lights are
used exclusively. And an excellent cafe is
on board, where enjoyable meals may be
obtained at reasonable prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11
LATE SPORTING NEWS
Mccoy Defeated in the Tenth Round
by Sharkey.
PRES. YOUNG MAKES 4 DEPOSITION
Point for Won der Abe in the St.
Louis Fight.
CHALLENGE BY MIDDIES
PRES. YOUNG MAKES 4 DEPOSITION
CHALLENGE BY MIDDIES

There was a large throng at the LenoX
Athletic Club in New York last night to
witness the fight between Kid Mccoy
and Tom Sharkey. The men We're to
fight twenty rounds at catch weights, and
Sharkey, who was much the heavier man.
won in the tenth round. The attendance
was possibly not so large as that at the
recent Corbett-Sharkey fight in the same
building.
To those who watched the fight closely
il was apparent that 1t was a case of
brute strength against science, and brute
strength won.
1t was estimated that there was about
$4,000 IN the house. The agreement was
that the men We're to battle for purse OF
100000, but that if the receipts exceeded
$4,000 they were to receive 80 per cent or
the excess amount The contest was an in
tcresting one throughout, Sharkey winning
by his superior strength.
In the early part of the contest Mccoy
SPARED with all of his oid-time cleverness.
but his blows seemed to lack the necessary
force to have much effect upon his muscu-
lar, thick-necked rival. In the second
round Mccoy sent Sharkey to the floor,
but he did not follow zip his advantage,
and Sharkey was soon fighting hard again
After the sixth round the sports were
betting even money that Sharkey would
knock out Mccoy.
In the ninth round Sharkey rushed Nc
Coy, and, beating down the guard of Nc
Coy; he landed right hook in the stomach
which sent Mccoy partially through the
ropes. This blow weakened Mccoy and to
all intents and purposes settled the battle
for Mccoy was palpaby weaker after that
In the tenth round Sharkey repeated these
tactics.
The sailor let fly both right and left
landing on the body and forcing Mccoy to
the east end of the ring close to the center
upright Mccoy faltered and Sharkey
caught him with right swing on the neck
Mccoy fell to the floor of the ring, with
ms head hanging over the lowest of the
thr1e ropes Mccoy lay there helpless,
while the referee counted ten seconds after
when he struggled to his feet and Shar-
KEY not Knowing that the limit had ex-
plreG, rushed at Mccoy once more swing
ing ms right en- the neck just below the
Jaw MCCOY falling again. Mccoy seemed
10 De IN helpless condition. The referee
ltn hurst, did not trouble himself to
count seconds, but waved his right hand
70 SEarkey to retire to his corner, saving
at the same time, Il counted Mccoy out
'h lhe other fail: you've won" Mccoy
corner. - w MS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11
Thanks TO Fire Departmeu.

Slilel Parris OF the fire department today
received letter from Mr.. j. Ormond VIII
son secretary OF the board of directors Of
Garfield Hospital. stating that at a mea,inr-
ot the board Monday a resolution We
unanimously passed expressing the a.tbanls
of the board of directors TO Mr. Joss,b
Paris. chief engineer of the fire denart-
ment of this city, and his men. for their
most valuable services in promptly respond
ing to fire alarm signal the aOth ultimo
ana their efficient work i'm quickly extin-
gushing a fire in the hospital laboratory
which threatened great destruction of nrop
efty- ana dangerous excitement and ex-
posture OF the patients in the institution"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11
FAVORABLE TO Won DER AHE
PRESIDENT Young Forced to Mako ,
DepOsition

Deposition.
From the present outlook President Won
aef ahe OF the st. Louis base ball club has
scored a point in his fight against Receiver
Mucklnfuss for the control of the club. For
some weeks the st. Louis magnate's law
yer mas been trying to get testimony from
iieSiuent 1oung Of the National Leasue
''ii" yesterday afternoon his efforts were
crowned with success. During the dav an
ol"@r was obtained from the court ordering
MT Young to appear before Notary Pub,fc
Mckee with the books and contracts of the
league desired in the case At 4 o,cIocl,
the lawyers representing both sides of the
case gathered at Mr.. McKee's Office and
IreSldent Young soon put in an aDpear-
ance, accompanied by his son Robert With
the necessary documents ~
The question involved is whether III. boz.
pan tiuo Is the property of the Sportsman,c
tarh ana Club or the St. Louis BASE PHI
ASSOCIATION, otherwise Chris Won der Ar
Alucklnfuss is the receiver of the former
organization, and the present fight is tn
prevent the franchise of the ST To,,is cI,,b
from being sold as a part Of the assets of
ehe oportsInan Park and Club to satisfy
against that organization
Inc deposition of President Young went
d great ways toward establishing the claim
oI PRESIDENT Won der Abe that he is the
owner of the club instead of The avbihi.i
company, as it showed that all checks COW
tracts and notifications from the 81 o,,is
cinD We're signed by the st. Louis magnate
ana that the smallest detail relating to the
ciub came under his eyes. Mr.. Won der
Ahe mas, from the first put forth this
claim, but Receiver Muckinfuss claimed ths
stock company had preference
Inc ST Louis court last week took an
adjournment until next Friday to await
Mr.. f0ung's deposition. and as that has
been obtained, the case will doubtless he
pushed to an early ending The ST Jonis
lawyers who represented Won der Abe at
the hearing yesterday We're apparently
very much pleased over Mr. Youngs testi-
mony
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11
Must Pay Arrears.

In connection with the proceedings for
divorce instituted by Rebecca Liverpool
against William H Liverpool, Judge Cox
today signed an order setting forth that
unless the defendant pay the complainant
arrears of aiimony and counsel fee by the
18TH instant he shall be taken into custody
by the marshal and committed to iail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11
yesterday. Their choice was John Thomas
Carr, Philadelphia boy.


Frank Sherman, the local crack pool play
er. who has defeated De Orc, Clearwater
and other experts, will play Jerome Keogh,
the present amateur champion, a game of
200 points in the National Hotel billiard
rooms tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11
Mrs. Colby. Theme

The District Woman Suffrage Associa-
TONS regular meeting viii assemble tonlor-
row evening In the parlors of Willard-s
Hotel at 1:So. Mrs. Clara B. Colby Will
speak on Camp Life" from her late ex-
perience with Gen. Colby at army head
quarters in Georgia. and also on the Omaha
music. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11
CHANGES IN ROWLING RULES
Executive Committee Elected Mt Row
ling Congress in New York,

NEW YORK, January 1.-THE American
bowling Congress, at its convention in
Brooklyn. adopted a large number of
changes in the playing rules of bowling In
the case of the dispute in the Baltimore
League because of one team FORGETTING the
game and the other bowling for averages
with the umpire, the game was ordered
rolled over. The same decision was given
In the case of the Chicago League where
one club failed to play a scheduled game
because of removal to a new alley
with the exception of the executive com
mlttee. last years officers were reelected
Tor 1879. The executive committee consists
OF julius Myers, Boston; Val Thiesen.
brooklyn; George p. Weed, Dayton. Ohio;
ihomas Curtis, Brooklyn; T. C. Johans-
meyer, New York, and j. H. ZWangzar
Baltimore.
The next session of the congress will as
semble a Baltimore on January o. 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11

amounted to 2.13 inches, with southerIy
winds, averaging miles per hour and
reaching a velocity of 81 miles per hour on
the 1th. The thermometer registered one
degree below zero on the I'd instant and
rose to 90 degrees above on the 5th vary
ing 81 degrees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11

noon at o'clock. DR.. Newman and Presi-
s pdhhih omciating. Until these serv-
are, out of respect to his memory, adimIrn-
ed. The burial will be at Rock Creek Gem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11

The annual report of the Princeton Ath-
letic Association shows a decrease in the
receipts from the Yale-Prnceton game The
proceeds from the game were: Tickets.
S24,6i4; privileges. $500; total S24 944: ex-
penscs, 4.4S2; net, $40 462; Princeton's
share $1o231 There were fewer seats sold
than the year before at New Haven Inv
1850. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11
These are some OF the
especially great values:

, White and Gilt Cabinets
were SI25-reduced to S45, and
10 per cent off for cash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11

Yesterday was a day of activity among
Pennsylvania University oarsmen. The
members of the varsity crew of 1898 which
won at Saratoga last June, took their first
machine practice under the coaching of
Ellis Ward. All the old men were ont ex-
cepting Shower and Weeks who will be out
today. Ex-Captain Buckwaiter has leff
college. The old men roweG in the follow
ing order: Gardiner, stroke; Kinfzing :.
Hail, q; Flickwir. 3; Evans 4 Webster. 2;
Busch, ,: Cash. 1. The latter is a new man
with the varsity squad.
The freshmen crew candidates worked n c
usual and held their election of captain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11

Captain Fisher of the Cornell University
crew has just received a challenge from the
Annapolis naval cadets for race, to be
rowed at Annapolis some time in the spring.
The challenge was submitted to the ath-
letic council, but no action on the matter
was taken. 1t is more than likely that the
invitation Will be declined. The expense
connected with the sending of a crew to
Annapolis is so great that the Ithacans will
probably have to give UP the idea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11
Business Meeting of Morton Cadets.

business Meeting of Morton Cadets
At the annual business meeting of the
Morton Cadets last evening Capt. D. V.
Chisholm was elected chairman. Harry Pat
terSon treasurer, Edward Chatterton cor
responding secretary and George H. Beuch-
ert financial secretary. The company d.
cidcd 10 hold a smoker during the last week
Of This month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11

About l 80 styles OF TOILET
SETS-ranging in price from
Sis to S2.25 for g pieces-and
from 81 to $50 for IL pieces.
All reduced 10 per cent, and an
additional 10 per cent off for
cash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11
keenan, Will Be President.

T. j. Keenan,, il, of Pittsburg Pa, will
be elected to the presidency of the League
of American Wheelmen at its next national
assembly without opposition. This was
definitely settled yesterday at a conference
IN New York between President Potter and
Mr.. Keenan,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11

More than 100 patterns of
DINNER SETS - ranging
from $40 to S25o-at 10 per
cent off and an additional 10 per
cent off for cash. This applies
TO all Dinner Sets heretofore re-
duCed.
The Forrest City times., 1899-12-29

The Western Arkansas Good Roads
Association organized at Fort Smith
last week The district includes the
fourteen counties of the western judi
cial district of Arkansas and the Choc-
taw and Cherokee Nations. There were
$50 delegates present. Former Gov.
Fishback presided at the organization,
which resulted in the election of the
following permanent officers: George
Sengel, of Fort Smith, president; +. II.
Foster, of Bentonville, first vice-presi-
dent; John Hamilton, of Mepa, second
vice president; S. A. Williams, of Fort
Smith. secretary; J. b. Mattox, treas
urer. The several counties elected
their presidents of county organiza-
tions, who, with the district officials,
form the executive committee, whose
first work will be to select delegates to
a state good roads convention TO be
held at Little Rock at latter date not
yet fixed.
The Forrest City times., 1899-12-29
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
Western Arkansas Good Roads Con-
vention Organized at
Fort Smith.
EVENTS OF WEEK BRIEFLY CHROElclsO.
Rseeiyership of Little Rock 4 Memphis
Railroad Wound Up-Fort Smith Poul-
try show-Death Sentence of Wife Muir
derer Lane fiirmed by supreme Court.
CIlrIatmna Eires.

The opera house. John Hindle's store
and warehouse, Page Bros. store and
several smaller buildings at Van Buren,
were destroyed by fire of unknown
origin. The total loss is estimated at
between sac, 600 and $1,000.
C. W. Grants saloon and ice house,
Jeff Pearson's restaurant, the building
occupied by the Herald, and the Iron
Mountain freight depot at Bald Knob,
Sheppard's general store at Wabaseka,
and two residences at Arsadelphia were
consumed The Bald Knob fire was
started by prisoner locked in Grants
ice house, who persisted in the flames.
The Herald saved all its material.
The barn on W. Il. Wellborn's place
near Helena with it's contents, consist
ing of 1000 bushels of corng so tons of
cotton seed. IL tons of hay and big
lot of farming implements, went up in
smoke.
At Fort Smith f. +. Harrison & Co.,
hardware dealers, suffered small loss.
The Forrest City times., 1899-12-29
Educators In S,ssiou.

The Western Arkansas Teachers AS
ISOLATION met in annual convention at
Little Rock December Goth, with 1875
teachers in attendance. Hon. II. L.
hemmel delivered the address of well
come, and the response was by Prof. A.
V. Smith, of Springdale. A resolution
favoring some sort of normal instruc-
tion as necessary part of the state
school system was adopted. The follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year: President, Miss Lima Reed, of
Fayetteville; vice president, A. v.
smith; secretary, Mics Gatewood, of
Lonoke; treasurer, Major Il. II. Par
ham, of Little Rock
The Forrest City times., 1899-12-29
New Corporations.

The following new corporations have
fled articles with the secretary OF
state:
The Yellville Zinc and Copper Com
pany of Yellville, Marion county, CAPT
tai stock $50, 900. Corporators: S. f,
Smith, K. Il. Jett. X. l.. Estes, A. W.
Estes, John T. Estes and Alex c. Hull.
The Olney Lumber Company, of Par
agould, capital stock IS, 900, all of which
is subscribed: Officers: Eli Meiser,
president; r. M. Martin, vice-president;
e. R. Meiser, secretary and treasurer.
Fort Smith, capital stock, $4,000. The
directors are B. w. Webb, M. Montague
md w. s. Webb.
The Forrest City times., 1899-12-29
Fort Smith Chicken Show.

At the Fort Smith meeting held last
week the State Poultry Association
elected the following officers: w. 81
Westbrook, Pine Bluff, president; A. G.
Russell, Little Rock, secretary and
treasurer; w. r. Gannaway, first vice.
president; Ashley Cockrill, Little Rock,
c. A. Ford, Sloan Springs, members of
the executive committee. The show at
the above point was well patronized
both by exhibitors and the public.
The Forrest City times., 1899-12-29

A commercial traveller on his trip called
upon a well-known chemist. He was nerv-
GUS as he put his hand in his pocket and
handed out a card.
Il represent that concern" said the
young man.
You are fortunate" replied the chemist
The commercial traveller was encouraged and
said:
"Ithink so, sir, and the chemist who trades
with us is even more so. My firm has the
finest line of cosmetics in the country"
81 shouldn't have thought it." slowly re.
sponded the man of medicine. "Her com.
plexion looks natural"
And he handed back the photograph which
the young man had given him by mistake
He took it and left without waiting to make
any farewell remarks Tit. Bits