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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-06-25

A novel by an anonymous Indiana
author, dealing with the raid of Morgan
and his men into Indiana, is one of the
first works of fiction that will be pub
lished by the Bowen Merrill Company this
autumn. 1t is said to have a strong his
toric interest
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-06-25

What viii be the wealth OF stanford University
after the provisions Of Mrs. Stanford's gifts are
carried out? C. l. W
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-06-25

1.-THE Wire-Cutters," by NJ. f. NJ Davis,
is very well-told story of Texas, and the
name comes from the old-time feud be-
tween the Texas settlers and the men who
attempted to fence the plains with barbed
wire, shutting the cattle away from the
streams and water holes. directly against
the tradition of the country and the laws
of common humanity. The characters are
mixed up in a somewhat tangled relation
ship. The hero, Francis Deerford, is the
child of pretty divorce, and, owing to
strange chance, bears so strong a resem-
bance to his mothers first husband, Lee
roy Hilliard, that his real father, in a fit
OF rage, takes him TO Hilliard and disowns
him. The boy Is brought up as a Hilliard,
and when a man. meets his brother, Allan
Deerford, without either knowing of the
strange relationship Both love the same
woman. and are rivals for the leadership
OF the people in their county. There seems
no particular reason why billiard, by a
trick of fate should be cheated out of his
LIES happiness, but perhaps Mrs. Davis
had one when she wrote the book. (Bos-
tom Houghton, Miffiin & Co. s1.50.)
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-06-25

1t is difficult to see why "A Girl of Grit"
by Major Arthur Griffiths, should have re-
ceived its title. for the heroine certainly
displays no very great amount of the
quality indicated. her chief function being
to keep herself in the foreground without
any ostensible reason. The plot deals with
the fortunes principally misfortunes) OF
a young English subaltern who suddenly
inherits fortune and is kidnapped soon af-
ter. New York: R. f. Fenno G. Co. rs
cents.)
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-06-25

What States produce the salt used in this
eountryf MI A.
New York produces more than any other
State. Michigan stands second. The two
together furnish nearly 12.0G0.Oe barrels
per year. as against less than 5000, 900
produced in other States
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-06-25

The present estimate OF It's value places
it at s3s,00O.0O0. A part of this sum is in
Southern Pacific stock, which, OF course,
is likely to vary in value.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-06-25

Mr.. w. E. Henley has written a paper
presenting what will no doubt be some
hayward ideas concerning the hundred
best novels" This article is to be pub
lished in the next number of the "Pall
Mall Magazine"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-06-25

"oliver Iverson," by Ann Devoore, is a
story of New York. Though the time Is
supposed to be decade ago, there is a
flavor about the tale which somehow sug-
gests the past century, and, indeed,
1t might as well have happened in
1890 as in 1890. The plot is good
one, and the character drawing is
well done. while the interest of
the reader is held from beginning to end.
The hero is farmer boy and a poet. who
comes to New York and falls Immediately
into a den of thieves, from which he res
cues a pretty GIRL who becomes his wife.
This may sound like a dime novel plot of
the most ordinary description, but it is in
the details that the originality appears
and they are certainly new. The story is
one of the most entertaining of the Blue
Cloth Series" in which it appears. and
very good reading for summer afternoon.
(New York: Herbert S. Stone & Co. 20
cents.)
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-06-25
And here is an eldrltch bit of fairy lore:

One secret night / stood where ocean pours
Eternal waters the yellow shores,
And saw the Diff; OF fays that Prosper saw;
CHER feet had more sound than blowing
straw
And little hands held tight in little hands
They chased hecting billow down the sands
But turned in the nick o time, and, mad with
giee.
Raced back again before the swelling sea.
These quotations are taken at random.
There are others to be found on every
page, for each poem has its own individual
quality. Altogether this little book should
be owned by everyone who cares for real
poetry Of a fresh and original sort. (New
York: Doubleday & Mcclure Company.
sIO01
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-06-25

in consequence OF the tremendous rains in the
rainy season, when the streets practically become
small rivers Gor it is not an unusual thing to
see small boys swimming in the streets the
sort Of pavoments we are familiar with would
be entirely Inadequate
The times., 1899-09-27
THE BACHELORS TOURNAMENT.
Opening Day of the Ninth Annual
Tennis Contest.

Opening Day of the Ninth Annual
Tennis Contest.
The Bachelors Tennis Club opened their
ninth annual tournament yesterday after
noon on their ground in NJ Street, near
Connecticut Avenue The preliminaries
We're started at o'clock, DR.. Glazebrook
and T. Wilson playing in the first match.
The contest between these two experienced
players was the feature OF the afternoon.
DR.. Glazebrook proved too strong for his
opponent, who could not Withstand Glaze
brooks hard net game.
The match between Parks, the Columbian
University champion, and Foulke was very
exciting, and the excellent playing of both
men received much applause from the spec
tators. The match was won by Parks
This young fellow is considered the dark
horse of the tournament, as he plays a
hard, swift game. a number of the old
timers think that he will put up hard
fight for the District championship.
In the match between Hills and Cake
the former succeeded in defeating his OPP
ponent by a score of 6-2, GA. Coburn
succeeded in defeating Ballinger after a
very close contest. Mr. Coburn's playing
is very erratic and is always held in fear
by the knowing ones as he is liable to
get a good streak and win out. The
playing of Wilson and Gregg was excel
lent, as both of these men defeated their
opponents in very credtable style. The
men who won in the preliminaries yester-
day VIII play in the first round today.
The prizes have not been purchased, as It
was not decided until last night just what
would be the most appropriate TO offer
The committee having charge of the meet
of which Mr.. Whiting is chairman has de-
cided TO give silver cups 10 the winners
and runners-up of each event.
The entries for the first round, which
will be played this afternoon, are as fol-
lows: Geoghegan and Davidson, Gee and
Whiting, Coburn and Parks (the winner
of the last match to play Wilson,; Vail
and Fish, Warfield and Hendricks, and
Glazebrook and Hills. The results of yes
terday's playing are as given below:
Coburn beat Ballinger Gil, 3-6, 6-3.
Parks beat Foulke 6-1, 6-3.
Hills beat Cake 6-2, 4-6, so.
Glazebrook beat T. Wilson 6-1 GA.
@. Wilson beat Doyle SO, 81, 60.
Gregg beat johnson 6-l, 6-3.
The times., 1899-09-27
Escaped From an Insane Asylum.

A telegram was received at police head
quarters last night from DR.. Wade Super
intendent of the Catonville, Md, Insane
Asylum. requesting the police TO look out
for Michael Kerr and Henry Parson, in
mates of the asylum, who have escaped
from their attendants. a general alarm
was sent cut 10 all the stations in the city
furnishing a description of the missing
men, as follows: Michael Kerr, fifty years
old, five feet seven inches, very talkative,
red beard. Wore dark suit OF clothes
when last seen, also slippers Henry
Parson, forty years old, five feet six inches.
weight $50 pounds; beard black and light
mustache. Was quiet and when last seen
wore light suit of clothes and straw hat -
The times., 1899-09-27
CHANGES AT THE TREASURY.
Appointments and Promotions Under
the Classified Service.

the Classified Service.
The Secretary of the Treasury announced
the following changes in the classified ser
vice of his department yesterday:
Appointments on certihcation by Civil
Service Commission: William D. Mabry,
New York; Ellis Logan, Illinois; Robert
B. Denney, Missouri, s720 per annum each,
Office of Auditor for the Postoffice Depart
ment; Ross E. L. Nicholson, Louisiana,
$500 per annum, Treasurer's Office; Buist
c. Getsinger, South Carolina, $3.50 per an
mum, Treasurer's Office; Andrew w. Star
ratt, Missouri, $500 per annum, Treasur-
ers Office.
Appointments by transfer from other de-
paFtments: Charles Fisher, Kansas, 81 zoo
per annum, Secretary's Office, by transfer
from War Department; John G. Hoyt, New
York, ST. eco per annum, Coast Survey, by
transfer from the Navy Department; Heber
Butts, Missouri, 5000 per annum, Secre-
tary's Office, by transfer from Smithsonian
Institution; Gilmer Brenizer, North Caro-
lima. $500 per annum, Office OF Internal
Revenue, by transfer from Fifth North
Carolina internal revenue district.
romotions-Seeretary's ONCE; W. w
Ludlow, Minnesota, 81 400 to s., 900 per an
mum; Mrs Susie Wollard, District OF Co
lumbia, $1,000 TO $1,000 per annum; Arthur
L. Hitchcock, New York, 81, ,200 to 81 400
per annum; Mrs. Emma V. Trepel, North
Carolina, $40 TO S720 per annum; Thomas
NJ. Steep, District OF Columbia, $500 to S72O
per annum; Reuben Marquet New York,
S660 TO $720 per annum.
Office Treasurer. U. S.: Fred L. Dawson,
New Jersey, $40 to $500 per annum /;
Thomas f. Athey, Missouri. $700 to $40
oer annum; Harry H. Hulbirt, Missouri
$500 to 500 per annum
Oftice of Supervising Architect: Clarence
a. Miller D. c., S1,s5o to 81, 800 per annum
Mrs. Margaret tombstone, D. c., 81 900 to
$1,000 per annum.
Office Of Auditor for Interior Department:
Mrs. Josephine d. Cutler, Michigan, $500
TO $500 per annum.
Office of Auditor for Postoffice Depart
ment: P. v. Doian, West Virginia, 81 900
to $1,000 per annum; F. H. Caldwell, Vir-
ginia, $500 to $1,000 per annum: Israel S.
Smith, Pennsylvania, S720 to $40 per an
mum; Edmund Whine, Illinois, $500 to
81 0G0 per annum Shelby J. Davidson,
Kentucky, SS40 to $500 per annum; ]. B.
Williams, Texas, $720 to SS40 per annum
Mrs. Sarah c. Robinson, Massachusetts,
s840 to 5000 per annum; Thomas B. Nc
Carthy. D. c., S720 to $S40 per annum; Mrs
Geraldine Potts. Maryland. $500 to 81 .000
per annum
Officer of Comptroller of Currency: Ed
ward L Wade, Georgia, 81. 600 to 81. 200 peI
annum.
Coast and Geodetic Survey: Miss Lily A
Mapes, D. c., $500 to $1,000 per annum:
Albert F. Zust, Iowa. $500 TO $500 per an
nun; Joseph B. Quinlan, Missouri. s72(
to $500 per annum.
Bureau OF Engraving and Printing
James F. Child, Alabama, $3.50 to sS40 pei
annum; J. Calvin R. Main, D. c., 1926 tc
$3.50 per annum.
The times., 1899-09-27
PROMISED TO GIVE MEN WORK.
william Kelly Under Arrest Charged
With Fnise Pretenccs.


An alleged scheme to obtain money
under false pretences was unearthed yes
terday by the police of the Fourth precinct.
man giving the name of William Kelly
and his address as New York City. was ar
rested by Policeman Headiy yesterday
afternoon as the originator. He is detained
at the station until a full investigation Of
the charge against him has been made.
For several days past an advertisement
has appeared in a local paper stating that
men were wanted to work for $1.65 a day.
employment guaranteed for one year, and
an investigation Of the same has led to
Kelly's arrest.
Yesterday afternoon Policeman Headly
called at the address given and found about
fifty men standing before the house. Final
ly he located Kelly, whom he questioned
closely regarding the character OF the work
advertised. Kelly exhibited an alleged re-
ceipt which he stated was furnished each
man upon the payment of s1.25 to be ap-
piled for railroad fare TO New York. The
receipt was peculiar document, many
words being mispelled. Noticeable was the
word transportation which was given
'-trans-for- cation" This, the police claim,
was done to avoid possible prosecution
The police learned that a man named
Charles c. MaeConitia had paid the re-
quired amount and obtained a receipt. The
case will probably be heard this morning
in the Police Court. Nothing is known Of
the man by the police.
Mr.. MacCcnitia was seen last night by a
Times reporter. He stated that he answer
ed the advertisement inserted by Kelly,
being anxious to obtain work. Kelly, he
said. told him that all the men employed
! here would be sent away on Saturday
morning to GAINESVILLE, n. Y, where, ac-
cording TO the prisoner, a State peniten-
| tiary is being built. 1t was on this prison
that the men secured here were to be en-
| ployed. Mr.. MacConitia resides at 351
Pennsylvania Avenue northwest.
When Kelly, who is forty-one years old
was seen at the station by reporter, he
refused 10 talk, stating that he should say
nothing before consulting counsel
The times., 1899-09-27
MRS. MARTHA A. JOHNSON DEAD
Her Long Illness Comes to an End in
New York.

The death of Mrs. Martha A. Johnson,
wife of Mr.. S. E. Johnson, Washington
correspondent of the Cincinnati Enquirer, y
and mother of Philander Johnson, the
well known local newspaper writer, oc-
Cured yesterday morning in New York,
where she had been undergoing medical
treatment. Mrs. Johnson had been a suf-
ferer for several years.
She was recently taken to New York,
her family hoping that radical treatment
would give relief All efforts, however,
were unavailing. Her husband and two
sons were present when she died.
Mrs. Johnson was native of Delaware
county. O., and spent much of her married
life in Columbus and Cincinnati. She re-
sided during the last twelve years in
Washington. The remains reached this
city last night and the funeral will take
place tomorrow morning at 1880 O'Clock at
the New Church Sixteenth and Corcoran
Streets. Rev Frank Newell will conduct
the services.
The times., 1899-09-27
FUNERAL OF SISTER BEATRICE.
To Take Place This Morning From
Providence Hospital Chanel.

The funeral OF Sister Beatrice, Superior
OF Providence Hospital. who died At the
institution Monday morning, will take
place at O'Clock this morning from the
hospital chapel. Rev. r A. Lennon, Of
Emmitsburg. Nd. special director Of the
Sisters OF Charity in the United States.
viii conduct requiem mass. The interment
viii be in Mount OIivet Cemetery. At the
grave the funeral service viii be conducted
by Father Lennon. who is not only the
head OF the order to which Sister Beatrice
belonged, but who was one of her personal
friends.
The pallbearers will be selected from the
81. Vincent de Paul Society, of st. Peters
Church. The organization is devoted TO
work among the sick and poor people OF
the city and has been ia accord with
Sister Beatrice in her many charities.
Many floral tributes TO the memory of the
deceased have been received at the
hospital.
The times., 1899-09-27
THE DEWEY HOME FUND.
Large Contributions Received by
Treasurer Roberts.

Recent returns for the Dewey Home
Fund received by Treasurer Roberts are
most gratifying. A total sum of s37.6 $40
was reported on hand yesterday, which rep
resented a gain Of nearly S., 200 since the
preceding evening. Among the large con-
tributions received were the following:
Mrs Westinghouse, Lenox, Mass, $1,000;
Joseph Pulitzer, the New York World -
81 eco; Senator Mcmillan. $500; former
Senator Corbett, $500, and J. G. Schmid-
lap. for the PicadiIly Club, of Cincinnati,
S400.
Assistant Secretary Vanderlip, a member
Of the Home Fund Committee, is much en-
couraged at the outlook. He is of the opiu-
ion that the original sum named for the
purchase of the Dewey Home may yet be
realized, especially if the contributions con-
tinue to come in at the present rate until
the close of the fund, which will be within
the next few days
The times., 1899-09-27
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday TO Wal
ter Grove Ellison and Eula Patterson James. both
OF Maynesboro, Va: Joseph Cole and Frances
Brown; Albert S. odell and Willie S. Gebhard;
William johnson and Mary Hill; shedrick Davis
and Julia Lee, Charles county. Nd: Arthur Aey-
ers and Ida Perkins; Charles A. Batchelor and
and Annie E. Grant: Benton Knodle and Annie
Clara Humm, both of Frederick City, Md; Ze-
bedee Allison and Mary Lille; Everett Phillips
and Julia McCaulif; Robert G. Ileusou and Mar
tina R. d. Dunmore; Samuel Arthur Mathaus and
Inez Claire Goodman; William II. Baker and Lilii
F. Wilcoxen both OF Prince George county, Nd.
George W. Kramer and Ada Bloom.
The times., 1899-09-27
Another Transport Secured.

Col. Charles Bird, of the Quartermaster's De-
partment has concluded an arrangement with the
Navy Department, by which the naval collier
Cassius is to be turned over to the Army for
use in transporting troops to the Philippines The
Cassius is now at the Norfolk navy yard being
fitted for that service, and Colonel Bird was in
formed yesterday it would probably be ready for
use about November Is. The Cassius viii be used
to transport one CT the colored regiments now
being recruited
The times., 1899-09-27
worl, of the Detective nureau

The value of the local detective force is shown
by the fact that over eleven hundred dollars
worth OF property has been recovered by the Off
GERS within the past week. Almost every con-
ceivabe article OF value is represented in the list
of stolen goods, which is the result of about
one hundred cases OF theft Naturally the recov-
cry of this property represents large amount
ing of the work of the force, Major Sylvester
stated that over 5000 worth Of property was re-
ported stolen during the past month. He said
that the detective force responsible for the
proper investigation OF all such erinies, many OF
which we're assigned to the various precincts for
preliminary report
The times., 1899-09-27
The MortaIity Record.

The following deaths were reported to the
Health Officer yesterday: Susan Trussler, So
years; Henrietta Ridgeway. &c years; William
Britt, 65 yearc; Berthy Davis, s. years; Jacob
Heller, as years; Louisa S. Cheatham, 80 years;
Howard Thomas Nottingham, 81 years: Edward A.
Finnegan, 20 years: Joseph A. Vandersluys. %
years; William L. Harrison, q years; Francis
Barnes, q years; Lucretia Holland. % years
Robert Bissel Scott % years; Elizabeth Middle
ton, months; Blanche E. Phiipitt, 40 days; Mil
ford H. Dufield, II DAYS
The times., 1899-09-27
SfiII n. Mystery.

mystery still surrounds the recent robbery at
the Army and Navy Club, and despite the efforts
of Detectives Miller and Muller, who have been
assigned 10 the case, apparent solution Of it IS
obtainable The safe at the club was robbed OF
$50 in notes. the money being taken from a
package during the absence Of the cashier at din
ner Through oversight the safe left open
later than usual, making it possible for robbery
to occur.
The times., 1899-09-27
A Marine Band Concert This Evening

The Marine Band, which returned sunday
from Philadelphia, viii give its last concert OF
the season at the Capitol this evening at 4:2j
o clock The following programme for the occa-
sion has been arranged:
March. ''Comrades" ......,..............W Wagner
Overture LA Dame Blanche ......... BoieIdieu
Selection Lost, Suaved or Stolen .... Morse
Flute solo 'The Binds in the Forest Doppler
Musician Frank V Badoflets
Waltz Santiago" ...........,...-.-......Co .Corbin
Grand Mosaique, Romeo and Juliet -. .Gouuod
"zigemerstandschen" ............--..... Nehl
Descriptive, "The Mill in the Forest" .Siehaelis
''Hal Columbia .......--......-......... Fyles
The times., 1899-09-27
Asks Police to Find Her Son.

Mrs. James Laughnan, of 1929 DsKalh Avenue,
Brooklyn n. Y, has written TO Inspector Board
man asking him to take measures to appFehend
Victor Laughnan, her thirteen-year old son, who
disappeared rom his home in Brooklyn July 6.
and who is supposed TO be in Washington
The epstle states that the boy is about four feet
six inches in height, slender, and of light COM
plexion.
The times., 1899-09-27
An Unfortunate old soldier.

Joseph Thomas, old soldier, appeared yes
terday morning in Police Court and desired the
Judge to send him TO the workhonse. He stated
that lie was formerly inmate Of the Soldiers
Home, but had been dismissed from that institu-
ton because OF indictment for grand larceny
brought against him. He afterward acquitted
of the charge but unable to re-enter the
home on account of technicality. Judge kim
bail endeavored to secure transportation for him
to his home near Buffalo, n. Y, but as Sanitary
Officer Frank could not do this the Judge SEN
fenced him to fifteen days in the workhoGse
The times., 1899-09-27
DEATH OF MRS. DE CARVALLo
Funeral Services nt st. PauI's Cath
Ollie Church This Morning

Mrs Emma de Carvallo. widow of DR..
Carlos de Carvallo, U. S. A.. died yester-
day morning in her apartments at the
Concord. Her only son. Carlos Carvallo,
died here several years ago, and the mother
never fully recovered from her grief. Mrs.
Carvallos maiden name was Baylis. She
is survived by daughter, Miss Maraquita
Carvallo; a sister, Mrs. Hartley Soule, and
other relatives.
The funeral will be conducted this morn
ing at $3.50 o'clock from st. Paul's Catholic
Church, Fifteenth and Streets northwest.
The times., 1899-09-27
A UNIFORM WORKING CARD.
Building Trades Council Men Dis.
cuss the Plan.

cuss the Plan.
A well attended meeting of the Building
Trades Council was held last night, the
president, James McIver, in the chair. The
question of the adoption of uniform
wording card was discussed at length but
no definite action was taken on the sub
ject. Final consideration of the matter
was deferred for three weeks, in order
that the delegates might receive instruc-
tions from their respective unions on the
subject.
committee of three was appointed to
suggest matters of local interest TO be con-
sidered at the annual meeting of the Ma
tional Building Trades Council which will
be held in Milwaukee in December. 1t was
also decided to send only one instead ol
two delegates to the convention.
The times., 1899-09-27
FUNERAL OF ELEANOR s1esBEE
Services in Washington and Inter
ment ut Annapolis.

The funeral of Eleanor sigsbee, daugh-
ter of the late Charles D. sigsbee, U. S.
N. will take place at 10 o'clock today
from the residence of Commander Peck,
2725 P Street northwest. Miss Sigsbee
was thirteen years of age and died yester-
day at Rehoboth. Del.
She was the youngest daughter of the
captain. About two weeks ago she went to
Rehoboth for the benefit of her health ac-
companied by her aunt, Mrs. Caroline Rit-
tenhouse of this city. She was taken Ill
Sunday evening of heart trouble.
The remains arrived in this city over the
Baltimore and Ohio at 40 yesterday and
were taken TO the residence of Commander
Peck. Immediately after the funeral the
remains will be taken to Annapolis for
interment
The times., 1899-09-27
A Cart Driver Rum Over.

While driving cart near the corner OF Eighth
and Streets southwest, yesterday afternoon,
Richard Harris fell from the cart and was pain
fully injured. The cart passed ever his body.
He was hurried 10 the Emergency Hospital in the
patrol wagon. At the hospital last night it was
stated that Harris had refused to remain in the
institution, and after his wound had been dressed
had returned home. The physician does not con-
sider the case serious
The times., 1899-09-27
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.
ARMY Orders.

The Secretary of War yesterday sent telegrapbic
instructions TO Maj. Gen. Wesley Merritt, COM
manding the military Department of the East, 10
send the depot battalion of the Fifteenth In
fantry to Madison Barracks, N. Y, ON its arrival
in the United States IRON Cuba. and to transfer
Company !, Seventh Infantry, now at Madison
Barracks, to Port Ontario, oswego, y. Y.