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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-08
RECRUITING THE NEW REGIMENTS.
Details Are Being Arranged at the
War Department.

The details for the recruiting of the vol
unteer regiments are being arranged by
the colonies of those regiments and officials
of the War Department. 1t is intended to
recruit rapidly so that the new men may
be organized into companies and made into
soldiers by the 18th proximo at the latest
Each colonel is chief recruiting officer for
his regiment. He will first send a nom
commissioned officer to the different towns
in his district where recruiting stations are
to be established, to post notices and ad-
vertise tie date of the arrival of the re-
cruiting party. There will be several of
these recruiting parties, so that each dis
trict will be fully covered. Each recruiting
party will have line officer of the regi-
ment, surgeon and the necessary en-
listment men to carry on the examinations
and formalities of enlistment. As soon as
a squad is enlisted at any one place ii VIII
at once be sent to tie regimental head
quarters, where drilling will at once begin
and the formation OF companies be pro-
ceeded with.
1t is expected that most of the officers fer
the different regiments will be commits
stoned and ready for service before the en-
listed men begin to ssemble at the rendeZ-
vous-
The belief is expressed that all the regi-
ments will soon be raised. Colonel Ward,
in charge of all army recruiting. says that
he has about enough men recruited TO fill
all vacancies in the regular army, and ex-
poets to have the entire quota complete
when the recruiting for the volunteer regi-
ments begins next week. In addition to
the recruiting parties which Will be sent
out by the regimental commanders. re-
cruits will also be received at the regular
recruiting stations already established for
the benefit of the regular army
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-08
WITHOUT AUTHORITY,
Opinion of Attorney DuvaIl Upon APP
plicatiOn for Permit.

Opinion of Attorney DuvaIl Upon Ap-
plicatiOn for Permit.
The City and Suburban Railway Company
last March applied to the District Commits
sioners for a permit to lay a. duct line on
7 street between Sd and North Capitol
streets, and the attorney for the District
advised ,he- Commissioners that such
permit might be granted under the provi-
sons of the Aact Of Congress of June 81,
1898 This act, among other things, au-
thorized the Commissioners to permit street
railway companies using the underground
ceeding five blocks in length to connect
their existing esHa1its for the purpose of
conveying electric current to be used for
street railway purposes only.
1t appears nova however. that T street is
not to grade, and for a portion of the dis
lance is not, a public street. In view of
these facts the company has made appli-
cation for a permit to put in a pole line
between the points named, In order to carry
it's feeder wires from the substation at 9Th
and streets northeast to the North Capi-
toll street line. This second application was
referred by the Commissioners to their at
torney and he has advised them that in
the absence of congressional authority so
to do they are without power to grant per-
mits for the construction of poles and over
head wires in the District.
Nor have they, he states. the authority
under the circumstances of this case ia
grant a temporary permit for the purpose
indicated.
The attorney explains to the Commission.
ers that a similar application of this COM
| pany to erect poles and overhead wires In
| Anacostia to reach John street was some
| time ago refused by them for want of au.
| thority to grant the desired permit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-08
ELECTRICITY FROM CAR AxLEs.
Company With Enormous Capital Or
xanized to Use IT.

TRENTON. y. j., July s.-The Electric
Axle Light and Power Company. with an
authorized capital of $25Oo00Oo. was in
eOrpOrated here today. The company is
formed FOR the purpose of lighting heat
ing. ventilatins and refrigeratinS railroad
ears by means Of electric current gem
Grated by the revolution of the car axle
The company is the o1tgrowth of the Ma
tiOnal Electric Car Lighting Company of
New York This latter company owns light
patents and has its system in operation on
the New York Central. Illinois Central and
other railroads Under its newer patents
the company claims 1t will be able to re-
frigerate ears without the use of fee The
company is backed by a syndicate whic h
includes Isaac Rice
The Continental Compressed Air Power
Company, with an authorized capital of
$l5.GS.ooo. was also Incorporated. The
company will produce and furnish COM
pressed air and other power. TIE incor-
poratoFs are Frank R ShattUck. Edward
Everett and George Martin of Camden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-08
FUNERAL OF A. 7. BRlTTON
Services to Be Held Tuesday Next at the
Family Residence
Nessages of Coincidence From Friends
of the Observation-Disclosures From
Business Associates.

Funeral services over the remains of the
late Col A T. Britton will be held at the
family residence. 1920 Connecticut avenue,
Tuesday next 1t will be impossible for
Mr.. Alexander Britton, son of the deceased,
who is now in the west, to reach the city
before Monday. Mrs. Britton and the chill
dren who were with her in New Hampshire
have arrived in the city, and the other
members of the family, with the exception
above noted are here or will be here.
kilograms and letters have been and are
being received by the family from friends
and acquaintances and prominent people in
all parts of the country. expressing their
condolences and also their esteem and re-
gard for the life and character of Col
Britton.
Resolutions of Respect.
At a special meeting of the executive
committee of the American Security and
Trust Company this morning resolutions
were adopted expressing heartfelt sorrow
at the death of Col. Brtton, the chairman
of the committee.
Continuing. the resolutions state that:
Mr.. Britton was one of the organizers of
the American Security and Trust Company
enc of its charter members; its first preSi-
dent. and its continued success is largely
due 10 the initial impulse given IL by him In
its organization During his entire connec-
| ton with the company, whether in the ca
pacity OF president. chairman of its execu-
| tive committee or director, he gave to its
| interests the unstinted energy of jealous
nature and the best advice of a masterfu
| intelligence.
| In their relations with him the executive
| committee found him strong and capable
| leader, whose sound judgment inspired theil
| confidence, and a trusty friend, whose com
| partnership it was privilege to enjoy.
| The executive committee will attend the
| funeral. and a further mark of their eS
| TEEN direct a copy of this minute sent Il
| the family of their late felownember
| with the expression of their deepest sym
| pathy."
| Another Tribute.
| Appropriate resolutions were also adopte'
| at meeting held today of the directors o
| the Atlantic Building Company. The reso
| buttons state that lin the loss of A. 7. Brit
| ton, our late president, Who has held tn
| office Of president since the incorporation
Of the Atlantic Building Company. we hav
| sustained the loss ri an officer whom it vii
| he hard to replace. he being indefatigabl
| in attending to the affairs of the company
| and its success is owing greatly to his Ell
forts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-08
New York Stock Market Dull and
Irregular.
LONDON FAD A HOLIDAY
Rubber Rises as a Result of the
Years Surplus.
VANDERBILTS BUYING c. g. q.
Special Dispatch TO The Evening stsr.

Special Dispatch 90 The Evening Stsr.
NEW YORK, July S-Today was observ-
ed as a holiday on the London stock eN-
change, and traders there are supposed
to be short of American securities ii was
natural to see some of the International
stocks on our exchange holding strong at
the opening.
Our market a whole. however. was
inclined to dullness and there was also
some irregularity in prices. but nevertheless
the undertone strong at the start.
Among the strongest features in the rail-
way list were Chesapeake and Ohio. Mis-
souri, Pacific end Atchisen preferred. In the
iron and steel group Tennessee Coal and
Iron held strong. while the rest of those
specialties were neglected.
In the industrials Rubber preferred ran
up over 3 points a result of the very
favorable financial statement put out yes
terday. which showed a surplus OF 1885,
296 for the year eEdirg April l. 1899.
In Manhattan the strong advance Of yes
terday gave place to a recession OF a couple
Of points today on realizing sales.
The trading element. a rule. was indis-
posed to buy freely on account Of apprehen-
sion regarding the bank statement this ele-
Trent expecting an unfavorable one.
The buying Of Chesapeake and o-lo for
the past several days. IL Is stated. comes
principally from Vanderbilt brokers. and
| there a story i'm the board that there
was a scheme on foot to consolidate this
road with the Big Four. the consolidated
system TO be controlled by the latter COM
| pany.
| The bank statement shows the banks
| have lost sg949 800 in lawful money. or
| about four and one-half millions more than
! was expected by conservative people. The
| increase in loans is also rather surprising.
| The difference between these two charges
| brings the deposits down nearly three mil
| lions. hence all the loss in cash does not
| affect the reserve. That item is. however.
| reduced to 81 u.s., 475-the smallest in a long
| time.
| The statement was so disappointing 10
the room traders and to other professionals
! that it occasioned some hurried selling for
both accounts. and this was the cause Of
the weak closing that followed.
| Louisville and Nashville directors will
| meet on Monday to act on the dividend for
| the half year just ended. II was stated by
| some of the officials that the Forthcoming
| dividend would more than likely be per
cent. which would make 3ig per cent for the
| fiscal year.
Notice has been given that the time for
depositiug the Union Distillery stocks in
| connection with their exchange for the
| stock of the consolidated companies has
been extended until July ~.
| Chesapeake and Ohio for the fourth week
of June shows an increase of S1ol .611.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-08
SHAMROCK UNEXPECTEDLY SAILS.
Iyerna. with Wales Aboard, Follows
TO Test Her Qualities.

SOUTHAMPTON, July S,-The cup chaI-
lenger Shamrock quite Unexpectedly left
her mornings at 30 this morning and
sailed down Southampton water on a can
yas-stretching trip
The Iverna also started. apparently with
the intention of testing her speed against
Shamrock.
1t is said the Prince Of Wales is on board
the Iverna. which is cutter owned by Mr.
John Jameson.
The Meteor has arrived here. and is being
locked and cleaned. 1t is expected she will
be ready to sail early next week though
her captain still declares he has not yet
received orders to SAL the yacht against
Shamrock.
Emperor William is expected to inspect
the Shamrock before she sails to the United
States.
There is great excitement in yachting cir
Giles here at the prospect of speedily get
ting some inkIiug of Shamrock qualities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-08
wELL-FOINDED FEAR.
Opinion of John X. Green. Wanted All
Over the Country for Crime.

HARRISBURG, Pa, July S.-John r.
Green. the alleged bunco and confidence
man. was taken to Greensburg this after
noon to answer a charge of fleeing Will
lam Barnhart out of 81 eco by the tin box
trick. The crime was committed in 1887
and NJ. Barnhart has since died. Green
admits his guilt and says he will plead
guilty. After the WestmOreiand county
authorities are through with him he will
be taken to Walla Walla. Wash, to be
tried for fleeing a farmer out of SJ,0D
The prisoner is wanted in Seattle for muir
der, and all over the country for working
the tin box trick. and as he is sixty-four
years of age he is afraid he will spend the
rest of his days in Jail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-08

NAVAL PROMOTIONS.
Advancement of Officers Announced
at the Department.

Promotions in the navy were announced
al the department today follows:
Captain, F. n. Ramon. L. S. NJ. c.
Lieutenant commanders, A. e. Dillirg-
ham, J, C. Cresap and j, p, ]. Ryan.
Lieutenants, NJ. II. Signor and V. O.
Chase.
Lieutenants Gunor grade) H C. Kuenzli
c. Wells, j. r. Morris.
Ensigns II. E. Yarnell, II. P. Perrell, D.
E. Theleen, D. s. Mahoney, A J. Hep
burn, n. l.. Jones, T. C. Hart, E. a. Pres
sey, w. II. Reynolds, c. r. Miller, o. c
Murfin L. r. Sargent. L. NJ. Overstreet, w
r. White II. l.. Collins, d. s. Houston, b
F. Boyd, Gilbert Chase, L. c. Richardson
w. K. Sexton, w. NJ. Faiconer, J. W
Graeme A. H. Mccarthy, F. r. Holman
H. Y. Jenson, William b. Leahy, A. L
Graham, A. s. Smith, T. l.. Pratt, o. d
Duncan, Willis Mcdowell, Austin kautz
C. T. Owens, Hillary Williams. r. w. Hen
derson w. C. Asserson, c. S. kempff. A
c. owen, s. G. Magill, jr., l. F. Lands ana
E. c. Keenan,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-08
FUNERAL, OF MRS. DICkINS
Will Pe Laid at Rest in Arlington To-
morrow Afternoon.

The funeral of Mrs Francis w Dckins,
wife of Capt Dickins of the United States
ravy whose shocking death yesterday
morning affected deeply official and unoffi-
cal Washington, will take place tomorrow
afternoon at clock from the residence
where she met her untimely fate, 1884 10Th
street northwest The interment will be in
Arlington National cemetery, and the ser
vice will be conducted according to the
Protestant Episcopal ritual, the assistant
rector of St Thomas Church officiating
Capt. Dickins residence. which was par
TALLY wrecked in the fire following the
terrific gasoline explosion, is being repair
ed today and made ready to receive the re-
mains OF Mrs. Dickins. which have been
resting in the home of DR.. William S. Cox
of the navy, next door to the Dickins
home. 1t IS regarded as fitting that tht
deceased lady be buried from the little
home where she had lived so happily and
in which she took so much pride.
The honorary pallbearers nave been Sc
| lected as follows: Rear Admiral Crownin,
shield L. s. N. chief of the bureau of nav
| igation; Rear Admiral O'Neil L. S. N,
| chief of the bureau of ordnance; Mr.. F. w
| Pratt. Mr.. Addison B. Atkins. Major Rich
| ard Sylvester, Prof. Chatard, Commander
| Hawley, U. S. N, and Mr. F. B. Robinson
! Many beautiful floral offerings have been
received TO-DAY.
Her Work for the Volunteers.
! Members of the District of Columbia Vol
unteers have been greatly shocked over
the sad death of Mrs. Dickins, her unfail-
/ ing and untiring efforts looking to the COM
forts of the soldiers after their return from
Cuba being fresh in the minds of ALL A
meeting has been called at the armory al
| s O'Clock this evening to take appropria te
action. All volunteers are invited to be
present.
At a meeting of the Ladies' Association
| for the relief of District Of Columbia Volun
| teers, last evening, at the residence of Mrs
| IIIecta Smith, 81 M street northwest, OF
| the call of the chairman, Mrs. Thomas Cal
| yer. resolutions were unanimously adopted
| to the effect that in the death Of Mrs. Dick
4, ms the Ladies' Association for the relief o
| District of Columbia Volunteers has me
| With the irreparable loss of a member an,
| companion whose qualities of mind an,
| heart and personal charms had won for he
| the admiration and affection of all VIII,
| knew her. and one whose strenuous and un
RENTING exertions in behalf of the worth,
and suffering poor entitled her to the last
| ing gratitude of the community in whicl
she lived. The resolutions were signed b.
| Mrs. Thomas Calver. Mrs. JOS r. Rose
| Mrs. Electa Smith. Mrs. f. " Walker, Mis-
| Helen Fowler. committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-08
DECISIONS RENDERED..
Action of Court in Suits Affecting LO-
cal Firm.

Justice Cole, in Equity Court No. 1. this
afternoon rendered decisions in the suit in
equity instituted recently by Chester A.
Snow against his former partner. Edward
G. Siggers and in that brought by Mr..
Siggers against Mr. Snow. Both suits were
for Injunction and related to the use of the
name &c A. Snow & Co..
The court held that MIR. Snow is entitled
to the use of the name. provided that he
does not indicate that Mr.. Siggers is still
a member of the firm; that Mr.. Siggers is
not entitled to advertise himself as the sue
cessor of C. A. Snow & Co., nor to state
that the firm is not in existence; that Mr..
Snow is not entitled to use stationery bear
ing Mr. Siggers' name; that Mr.. Snow IS
entitled to carry on certain newspaper cor
respondence, and that Mr. SIggers' appli-
cation for the appointment of receiver To
take charge of affairs in dispute should be
refused
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-08
Naval Orders.

Capt James Lowe has bean ordered to
additional duty in connection with the In
spection of the torpedo boat Holland
Lieutenant Commander T. S. Phelps, jr,
to the Mare Island navy yard
Commander r. Rush has been placed on
the retired list.
Capt N. NJ. Dyer, who commanded the
Baltimore at the battle of Manila bay. has
been granted three months leave of alb
sence on account of sickness.
Herbert E. Stevens of Whitman. Mass.
has been appointed assistant paymaster in
the navy.
William c. DuBcse, Ernest f. Eggert and
Joseph w. Powell have been appointed
assistant naval constructors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-08
Government Bonds.
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, July s.-Fio1r quiet unchanged:
receipts, l. AS arrrls; exports. 49, barrels What
nfmeri spot ana JniN, itAaifa August, i0at5'l /;
September, 49,. a16bs; steiner NJ. rcd 1Olt "a
FOX: receipts, a LOG bushels; exports none south
ern wheat by sample. 7OaT5t4; do on grade al "a
gnst "a !, ABS: September, 3Sa;sS mixed.
35tia3s's; southern white corn 4la'ik; d. y'iiow
bushels Oats dull, No. white. S2aS2ls: Va. 2
mixed ;oa3Olk. Rye firm: No. = nearby. 81; No. :
western 81. Hay steady; No. I timothy. SlG ask
ed. Grain freights firm, slowly advancing m,-
changed Sugar Stroag. unchanged Cheese steady,
unchanged. Butter STEADY, unchanged Eggs Quiet,
-fsa a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-08
IN MIR. DAVIS BEHALF.
Large Meeting of Members of the Rar
This Afternoon.

Ahi1
Shortly before 3 o'clock this afternoon
fully half a hundred members of the bar
assembled in the room of the Bar Asso-
citation at the city hall for the purpose of
iLdorsing Mr.. Henry E. Davis for appoint
nent associate judge of the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia The as
semblage was spontaneous in character,
and 1t was evident that the friends of Mr.
Davis among the lawyers. including many
of the older as well as the younger prac-
titioners. mean that he shall succeed Justice
Cox, notwiths tandiEg his personal opposi-
ton thereto. A number of addresses were
made and several Plans suggested for prop
eriy placing the name of Mr. Davis before
the President
A committee. consisting of E. Fl. Thorn
as. w. E. Lester, d. w. Baker. c. w. Darr
and Alexander Wolf, was appointed to walt
upon the President and urge the appoint
rnent of Mr.. Davis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-08
"a PURE FABRICATION"
Mr.. AlSer DenOunces Alleged Inter
view with Him Printed in New York

Mr.. AiEer DenOunces Alleged Inter-
view with Him Printed in New York.
Secretary Alger denounces as pure fab
r.cation the interview attributed to him by
New York paper yesterday relative to his
relations with Governor Pingree of Mchl-
gan. The Secretary, who returned to Wash
ington this morning, says that while in
New York he seized upon the opportunity
to see the yacht race Thursday. Upon his
return from the regatta he was accosted
by a person claiming to be newspaper
reporter, who sought to question him as to
the latest phase of the Pingree matter. The
Secretary had made up his mind not to dis
cuss this subject in the press, SO that he
politely, but firmly, excused himself from
acceding to the reporters desire.
According to the Secretary, that ended
the matter, and the reporter left without
having exchanged a single word touching
Governor P.ngree with the Secretary, fur
Their than above stated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-08
HEAVY BOND REQUIRED.
Two Thousand Dollars in Each Oi
Two Cases.

William KiIlian, aged twenty-one years,
was this afternoon arraigned before Judge
Scott upon two charges-one of criminal
assault, the other of attempt at a similar
assault, upon girl ten years of age. Kill
liam was represented by Lawyer Howell
Titus. while Prosecutor Laskey conducted
the case for the government.
Detective Baur testified that the defend
ant admitted to him and Detective Muller
that he had indecently assaulted the child,
but denied the charge of rape.
Mr. I.askey asked that Kfllian be held in
50 900 bond in each case and this was grant
ed by Judge Scott
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-08
THE DECREE SIGNED.
Action Of Court Upon Mrs. Cramps
Appeal for Divorce.

Appeal for Divorce.
In accordance with his intention. an
nounced several days ago, Justice Cole, In
Equity Court No. l. this afternoon signed
an order granting Edith Allan Crump,
daughter of Gen. Edgar Allan, divorce
from Frank H. Crump, assistant auditor
of the Southern Railway Company. The
divorce Is from bed and board.
Justice Cole states in the order that the
court being of the opinion that Edna Land
Crump and Gladys Crump, the children of
the couple, should remain in the care of
their mother she is awarded the care, Gus
tody and control of them. Mr.. Crump,
however, may have the children visit him,
at 1910 street, at reasonable hours, until
further order of the court.
The order further provides that Mrs.
Crump shall recover Of Mr.. Crump the costs
of the cause, including examiners fees for
the taking of testimony, and a fee to her
solicitors of $500.
The right is reserved to Mrs. Crump at
any time hereafter to apply for alfmeuy
From the decree signed this afternoon
Mr.. Crump noted an appeal in open court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-08
BONA-FIDE CIRCULATION.

A reference to the statement be-
low Will show that the circulation
sworn to is a bona-fide one.
II IS easily possible for news
paper with an elastic conscience to
swell Its legitimate circulation enor-
mously. in order TO deceive adVer-
Users, by sending out thousands OF
papers to newsstands which are re-
turnabIe, and which are in fact re-
turned, but nevertheless are in
Guided in what purports to be an
honest statement of circulation.
Intelligent advertisers. however.
Judge by results, and bogus circula-
lions don't give them
The family circulation OF The Star
is many thousands in excess of any
other Washington paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-08
GOV. LowNDEs. GRASS CROP.
More F;Iated Over 1t Than He is AnN-
i"Hs About Opposition

SPECIAL Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND. Md, July S.-Gov.
I-owndes returned this morning. after
spending the night at his farm. He Is
clated because OF his magnificent grass
crop The governor has not discussed the
aliegsi candidacy of Maj Alexander Shaw
bat his close friends here laugh al the at
tempt OF n few supposed malcOntents to
make trouble, knowing. they claim that
MAJ. Shaw would not allow himself to be
l-sed By them. Maj. Shaw expressed the
opinion here short time ago that Gov
I.owndes would De reuominaied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-08
Death of Maj. Wainwright.

Maj. Samuel A Wainwright. formerly of
the United States army. died this morning
at the residence Of his sister, Mrs. E. D.
Townsend, DOLL street northwest. Mai.
Wainwright was seventy-one years old last
Wednesday, July 5. Funeral services will
be held at the late residence at 10 o'clock
Monday morning. The interment will be
In Congressional cemetery.