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The evening times., 1899-07-22
A GEoGEToWN ELoPEMENT.
George w. GoodinE and Miss Bessie
Gray Determine Upon Matrimony.

An actual elopement, conducted. how
ever, with an apathy that is remarkable IL
such affairs, occurred yesterday in George
town. Bessie Gray, eighteen years old, a
daughter of George Gray, an employe of the
Capital Traction Company, left her home
at 334S NJ Street northwest, early Wednes-
day morning with the avowed intention OF
marrying Charles w. Gooding, a waiter
in Staley's lunch room, in E Street, bt
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth Streets
northwest, at the earliest practicable
moment. Gooding, who is twenty-five
years old, secured a marriage license yes
terday, but the ceremony has not been
performed and will not be until tomorrow.
The girl is now stopping with Mrs. F.
Pearson of 3107 South Street northwest,
an aunt of Mr.. Gooding, while he himself
is living elsewhere. The parents of the girl
are grief-stricken, because of her action.
The elopement is the elimination of a
long acquaintance. Gooding boarded with
the girls mother for nearly two years, be-
ing invited to leave, it is said, last May
because of his attentions to the daughter.
The mother claimed that Gooding had con-
tracted bad habits, and that he was not a
proper companion for her daughter. Good
ing, however thought differently, and he
visited the girl clandestinely, and when
the daughter was reprimanded, she in
variably expressed her purpose Of marry
ing her lover, Notwithstanding parental
objections.
Mrs. Gray, being anxious to sever the
attachment, took her daughter to Mont
gomery county, Nd, on June 20. Mrs.
Gray came tc the city on Friday last, and
the daughter followed on Tuesday. Instead
of going home, the daughter, it is said, re-
NAMED during the night at the residence
of Mrs. Hunt on Prospect Avenue, return
ing home the following day.
The stories of the mother and the daugh-
ter differ. The former claims that her
daughter willfully left the house; while the
latter alleges that her mother commanded
her to take her clothing and leave, which
was Immediately done. Mrs. Gray then
requested the assistance of the police in
finding the girl, who was finally located
at the house above mentioned.
The father of the girl last night made
futile effort to induce the daughter to
return home with him. She refused to lis
ten to any entreaties or heed his COM
mands, and remained away. Gooding. it
is stated, was concealed in the house dur
ing the entire conversation between the
father and daughter.
The evening times., 1899-07-22
Things theatrical.

Proverbially there is luck in the number
three, and the fact that next Monday will
mark the beginning of Eugenie Blair's
third week in Washington may be expect
ed to have a salutary effect upon the at
tendance at the Columbia. This Is the
more easily prophesied when 1t is under
stood that the bill on that evening and for
the six nights following will be East
Lynne" in which play Miss Blair has
come to be known more than fayorably.
During her last engagement in this city
the production of the piece drew out the
kndest of comment from the newspapers,
The Times remarking that "the stars dual
impersonation is one of the most able ever
seen upon the stage Of the house in which
she is appearing Miss Blair has
strengthened her support for next week by
the addition of Error Dunbar, best known
for his work as Mephisto in Morrison s
Faust" while of her regular company
the best of interpretations may be looked
forward to from Mrs. Ella Wren, who is
seen to great advantage in the low comedy
role OF the housekeeper. Seats for the
presentation have been on sale since
Thursday and are said to be going in q
manner that augurs we'll.
The evening times., 1899-07-22
Mr. bonner as a Typesetter.

There is an old-time printer in the Gov
ernment Printing Office who worked on
the Hartford Courant" when the late
Robert Bonner was throwing zinc in that
Office He tells this interesting story: A
tourist came along and getting in a day
offered to bet $40 that he could set more
type than any man in the Office. He told
Mr.. Bonner that he was not marker to
him in speed and that he was afraid to
put up his money. Mr.. Bonner told the
tourist that he was not betting man, but
that he would chance him a ten spot just
to keep his hand in. The money was put
up and the two men got down to their
cases. In twenty-four hours and twenty
eight minutes, Mr.. Bonner had set and
corrected %, 500 ems Of solid minion, be-
sides taking time to consume three pieces
of custard pie and two glasses of milk. Mr..
Bonner was recognized as one of the swift
est printers in the country. He was the
first man to enter a typesetting contest in
America and it is a coincidence that Leo
Monheimer, the last to win one died within
one week of Mr.. Bonner. The greatest
record Bonner ever made was setting and
correcting 33, 900 ems in twentyfour hours,
an average of about 1875 per hour.
The evening times., 1899-07-22
More Time for Building Cruisers.

At meeting OF the naval board of construc-
tion yesterday it was decided to recommend to
the Secretary of the Navy that the time for the
construction OF the six cruisers of the Denver
class be extended from two years to thirty
months. This action was taken on representations
from Irving Scott President of the Union Iren
Works. of San Francisco, that it would be i'm
possible to build the vessels within two years
because material could not be obtained in that
time. The shipyards OF the country are over
rru with work and the contracts which they
have now on hand for building merchant vessels
will consume nearly all the material that can
be obtained in the next six months. The bids
for the construction of the six cruisers will be
opened at the Navy Department November 2.
The evening times., 1899-07-22
Power to Name Volunteer Office

The question whether a Governor Of a State
has power to fill a vacancy among the regimental
officers in the regiment of this State in the voiun
teer service decided in the affirmative yes
terday by an opinion rendered by Assistant Attor-
ney General Boyd The point was raised ever
a vacancy in the Thirteenth Minnesota Vofun-
teers, which had three commissioned majors, the
number authorized by the law of that State
when they started for service in the Philippines.
Since then of the majorships became vacant
and the question arose as to whittier the Cover
nor of Minnesota, in view OF the provision OF
the Regular Army act at the time the regiment
went into service, authorizing but two ma i0rs,
could Gil the vacancy. The Assistant Attorney
General holds that the autonomy Of the existing
State military organizations. which went into
the service part OF the Volunteer Army os
the United States in the with Spain was
intended to be preserved by the Volunteer Army
act. The Governor of Minnesota, he holds. there
fore, has the right to commission the third
major TO ill the vacancy.
The evening times., 1899-07-22
EXCURSIONS.
River view Tomorrow.

Music will be the order OF the day at River
View tomorrow, the patrons OF the resort having
been SO greatly pleased at the concerts that
have been given there that Captain
Randall has determined to continue them
for some time. Tomorow's concert will be
rendered by the River View Band of twenty
pieces. directed by Prof. Chris Arth, jr., in the
big dancing pavilion, through which the river
breezes blow making it delightfully."- cool at
all times. The programme is made up of Sou
sa's marches, selections from robin Hood and
THE Fortune Teller and other popular operas,
watzes, galops, etc. A feature of the programme
will be the baritone solo, Katie, Darling" per
formed by Mr.. f. Muhlhausen. The steamer
Pentz will make three trips, leaving her wharf
here at IL a m, 2:45, and 6:l5 p. m. The re-
turn trips will be made at l. 5, 7:S0, and 9:3C
D.
The evening times., 1899-07-22
Reduced Rates on Electric Trains to
Arlington Tomorrow.

Those who going TO Arlington on Sunday
TO visit the soldiers graves solely 10 spend
the morning afternoon hours about the beau
tiful grounds, where it is always cool, should
make the trip on the electric trains of the Wash.
ington, Alexandria, and Mount Vernon Rail.
way. This is the quickest and most convenient
route, and the fare for the round trip is also
reduced on Sunday. The ride to Mt. Vernon
along the river in the cool breezes is welcome
relief after the hot day in the city, and as
the round trip to Mount Vernon consumes about
two hours, practically the entire evening may
be spent on the cars. The fare for the round
trip 10 both Alexandria and Mount Vernon is
reduced after 4 D. m
The evening times., 1899-07-22
Funds for Military Departments.

Secretary Alger has signed an order is.
sued by the War Department allotting to the diff
ferent military departments the sum Of $1,000
for contingent expenses. This sum is divided
as follows: Three hundred dollars to the Divi-
sion of Cuba; S225 each to the Department Of
Porto Rico and the Department of Santiago and
Puerto Principe; 5000 each to the Department OF
the East, the Department of California, the De-
partment Of the Gulf, the Department of Ha-
vana, the Department of Matanzas and Santa
Clara, and the Department Of Provinces OF Ha-
vana and Pinar del Rio, and $I75 each to the
Department of the Lakes the Department of Co.
lumbia and the Department of Texas The law
provides that this appropriation is to be ex
pended in the discretion of the several military
commanders. The following aiIotments have beer
made for theoretical and practical instruction
at the service schools named: To the Artillery
School at Fort Monroe, Va, $4,000; to the In
fantry and Cavalry School at Fort Leayenworth
Kan, $500; to the Cavalry and Light ARTILLERY
School 8 Fort Riley, Kan, s., 900.
The evening times., 1899-07-22
Marshall Hall and indian Head.

Marshall Hall will be the place for rest and
pleasure tomorrow. There will be lack OF
attractions, which will insure plenty of amuse-
ment for all, and as for obtaining a days COM
fort nothing can excel the green lawns of this
resort, where an abundance OF cool air and shade
is 10 be found. Prof. Schroeders band will add
to make the day pleasant one, rendering all
the latest and popular concert music, both on
the boat and grounds. Table de hote dinner will
be served on the arrival of the boat. and the
new dairy lunch will accommodate those who
care not for a dinner. Steamer Charles Macales-
ter will make three trips tomorrow, leaving at
II a m, 2:30 and 6:3o p. m, returning leaves
the Hall at l, s. and $50 p. IN. The Manchester
makes week day trips to Mount Vernon and
Marshall Hall at 10 a. m. and 2:S0 p. M. and to
Indian Head every Thursday, Friday, and satur.
day at 6:30 p. m.
The evening times., 1899-07-22
Hemu From the Philippines.

The following statement of the number of bales
of hemp exported from the port of Cebu, Philip
pine Islands, since 1887 received yesterday
by the War Department. The statement shows
that in the importation of hemp, which is the
leading product of the Philippines, the United
States leads all other countries, Great Britain
ranks second and China third. Since 1857 the
United States has imported from Cebu 539. .O6O
bales; Great Britain ASS, 81 bales; China ll6 SCI
bales; st. Helena, IL O62 bales; Singapore Il, ,O5s
bales; Australia, ATS bales, and Japan, I26
bales. Total for twelve years, 1,176, ,1S6 bales.
The evening times., 1899-07-22
Charged with Petit Larceny.

Detectives Herndon and Lacy last night ar
rested and locked up at No. station James, alias
Edward and Frederick Rappapart, thirty
years old, on a charge of petit larceny. 1t is al
legged that the has been soliciting orders
from a number of persons for crayon portraits.
His scheme, it is said, to obtain photo
graph and certain representations, was al
lowed to take it and have crayon of enlarged
size produced from the small picture. Whether
he fulfilled the contracted obligations is not
known, but it appears from the statements of
the police that when the man could not obtain
photograph at the consent of his prospective
patron Rappapart appropriated one. Further
more it is alleged that he would not return the
photograph when it demanded by the per-
son from whom it was taken.
The evening times., 1899-07-22
Charged With stealing a Watch.

For the alleged larceny of gold watch,
chain, and charm from William c. Dashiell.
who has an office in the Washington Loan and
Trust Company Building, Otis F. Wolff, of Phila-
delphia forty-nine years old, was arrested by
Detectives Parham and Gallaher yesterday and
is now held prisoner at No. G station. The
timepiece and its adornments were stolen from
the office of Mr.. Dashiell about 1850 o'clock yes
terday, while he was temporarily absent in an
other portion of the building. He reported the
matter to the police at once and Detectives
Parham and Galaher were detailed on the case.
They found Wolff about two hours later attempt
ing to dispose OF watch chain which Mr.. Da-
shell later identified as his property. Wolff
claims that he bought the iewelry from an un-
known man. He stated to the police that he was
a stranger in the city and recently came here
from Richmond.
The evening times., 1899-07-22
Open Tonight.
Open Tonight.
S. KANN, SONS & co.
Sth and Market Space.
Late Army Orders.

Among the late army orders are the follow
ing:
Major Evan NJ. johnson, ir., Twenty-ninth In
fantry, L. s. Volunteers recently appointed.
with rank from July s, 1899, will proceed to
Fort Mcpherson, Ca, and report for duty.
Capt. James Burchfeld, Thirty-irst Infantry,
u. s. Volunteers. recently appointed, with rank
from July 5, 1899. will proceed to Fort Thomas,
Ky, and report for assignment to duty
Second Lieut.. Denny Verdi, Thirty-fourth In
fantry, u. S. Volunteers recently appointed.
with rank from July 5, 1899, viii proceed to
Fort Logan, Col, and report for duty.
BY direction OF the Secretary of War; Acting
Assistant Surgeon Richard NJ. Fletcher, L. S.
Army, is relieved from further duty at Camp
Nardner, Idaho, and will return to his proper
station, Fort Harrison, Mont
The extension of leave of absence r-rantcd
Capt. George o. Squier. U. S. Volunteer Signal
Corps, is further extended seven days
Leave of absence for one month on account of
sickness is granted Capt. Henry ]. Nav, assist.
ant quarternaster, u. S. Volunteers.
The evening times., 1899-07-22
virrinia Rod and Gum club.

The Virginia Rod and Gun Club gave an open
ing reception at its new clubhouse
Thursday night. The feature of the
evening was cake walk, which was
won by Masters Joseph Ford and
Tommy Quantril. Among those present were
Miss ]. A. Lockwood, Miss T. A. Smith, Miss
Eva TAYLOR Miss Schaefer. Miss Gibbons, Miss
Reed, Miss Brooker, Miss Schlosser. Miss Lowns,
Miss h. Williams, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Duncken-
miller, Mrs Horn, Mrs Winemiller, J. c. Eis-
sci, f. C. Behrens, II. Ziegler. Mr.. Dunckenmil
Ter, G. w. Denham, W. Blaine Taylor, R. B.
Merchant, S. Belote. Mr.. Burrows, L. Gunding
J. Frank, Mr.. Batch, ". Godfrey, NJ. Horn
George T. Gibbons, W. G. Batch, Charles Kraft
and ii. Zemnann.
The evening times., 1899-07-22
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The evening times., 1899-07-22
Cycle Medals Distributed.

The Century Club rooms were open last night
from until 10 o'clock for the distribution of
medals TO those who finished in the century run
held by the club June last. There were
seventy-one survivors for whom medals were pre-
pared, but large number did not avail them
selves OF the opportunity last night to secure
the hard won and coveted badges. The others
can be obtained from Capt. Ed s. Byrnes. On
Tuesday night next the Century cyclers will
give a smoker to the Arlington Wheelmen in
Carroll Institute Hall, when the team banner won
by the Arlington boys for finishing first as a
club, and with the largest number of survivors,
will be presented to the latter.
The evening times., 1899-07-22
rDnnNcD'c Shoes Shined Free
UnUUhEh ,, s3s Pa. Ave.
CATTLE SHIPMENTS TO CUBA.
Important Regulations Issued From
the Agricultural Department.

Important Regulations Issued From
the Agricultural Department..
The Department of Agriculture has is
sued regulations for the inspection and cer-
tification of graded cattle that may be ship
ped to Cuba:
In accordance with the provisions OF tariff
circular No. So. dated July IL, 1899, issued by
the Secretary of War, providing for the admis-
sion into Cuba free of duty of $4,000 head of
graded cows and bulls for breeding purposes,
immune from the effects Of the fever tick. under
such regulations may be prescribed by the
Secretary OF Agriculture.
II is ordered that all animals must be ship
ped from Savannah, Mobile. New Orleans, or
Galveston, 10 arrive in Cuba not later than
June 30 1900 The animals will be inspected at
the port of shipment, and if found to comply
with the regulations a certificate will be given
TO be presented TO the customs officer at the
port Of landing
Notification of intention to ship cattle shall
be given the department sufficient time in
advance of shipment to ensure the presence OF
an inspector at the port of export.
The cattle must be given not less than six
hours rest in the stock yards before being load
ed upon vessels, and suitable space and ventila-
tion must be provided, to avoid suffering or
cruelty during the passage. -
The evening times., 1899-07-22
Another Telephone suit.

The P s. Warren Company, through its at
torneys, Wilson & Barksdale today filed a
petition against the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company, asking the court TO re-
strain it from Knowing its instruments and appli-
ances from the place Of business of the COM
plainants, SIS Ninth Street northwest. The suit
is instituted for the purpose OF compelling the
telephone company 10 comply with the act Of
Congress. fixing the rate for telephone service
in the District of Columbia.
The evening times., 1899-07-22
These Evenings Are Delightful at
Chevy Chase Lake.

One might suppose that all Washington spends
the evening at Chevy Chase Lake to judge by
the constant procession of well-flled cars on
their way to this beautiful suburban resort, and
by the hundreds who throng the grounds there.
On Sundays there are the grand illuminations
and Prof. Danch and his musicians render an
excellent programme of sacred music. Electric
cars run to Chevy Chase Lake about every three
minutes.
The evening times., 1899-07-22
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Charged With Assault.

In the Police Court this morning the cases OF
Robert Pendleton, Howard Berry, Henry Ware,
Frank Turner, William Jennings, James Gray,
Joseph Mask and Lem Jennings, charged with
felonious assault on Dora Linkins were set for
trial next Wednesday. Policemen Reinhardt and
Ais made the arrests last Wednesday, and a con-
fession is said 10 have been secured from one
OF the men,. The alleged assault of Miss Lin
kins and the robbery of her escort, James Giles,
took place near the James Creek Canal All the
accused are colored
The evening times., 1899-07-22
MedicaI omcers ReIieved.

The following named officers Of the Medical
Department, now on duty in the Philppine
Islands, have been relieved from further sta
tion and duties in the Department of the Co
lumbia: Capt Paul +. Straub, assistant sur
geon, U. S. Army. from station at Fort Wran-
gle (camp at Skaguay, Alaska); First Lieut.
Franklin NJ. Kemp, assistant surgeon, L. =
Army, from station at Vancouver Barracks,
WaSh
The evening times., 1899-07-22
Glen Echo Park Opened-Crowds Vis-
1T the Resort.

The warm weather brought out crowds of pleas
ure seekers to the reopening of Glen Echo Park
Thursday evening. The grounds were handsomely
ers. In the dancing pavilion Prof. Haley' q
orchestra rendered the latest music of the day
to the enjoyment Of all present. The manage
ment have engaged Prof. Haley's Grand Concert
Saturday evening, also Sunday afternoon and even.
ing, which will be supplemented by well-known
soloists.
The evening times., 1899-07-22
STREET LIGHTING.
AMUsEMENTs TODAY.

Columbia Theatre-Eugenie Blair in 'Iady
Clancarty." Matinee and evening.
Glen Sligo-Grspd concert and illuminations.
Chevy -Illumnations, band concert, and
dancing.
minations.
Excursion to Marshall Hall, steamer Manchester,
Saturday, 10 a. m, 2:30 and 630 p. To
Indian Head Saturday, at $3.50 p. m.
Excursion TO River yiew steamer Samuel J.
Pentz, at 10 a. m, 2:15 and GAS p. m.
Excursion TO Glymont at a. m. and 500
The evening times., 1899-07-22
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.
The New York Navy Yard Fir,


The Navy Department has been informed by
Rear Admiral Philip, Commandant of the New
York navy yard, that an expenditure of S14, GOO
will be necessary to repair the damage done 10
the supplies storehouse in the yard by the fire
of last Sunday. This estimate does not cover the
damage to the winter clothing for the navy
which was stored in the building. The neces
sary orders to begin the repair work were is
sued Yesterday The wooden beams of the ware
house will be replaced by iron girders.
The evening times., 1899-07-22
Eckington Citizens to Meet.

The regular meeting of the North Capitol and
lexington Citizens Association will be held on
Monday evening, July "a, at the Church of the
United Brethren, corner North Capitol and R
Streets, at o'clock. A proposed amendment
to change the time for holding the annual cleo
tion is to be considered.
The evening times., 1899-07-22
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Customs Receipts mt uoiIo.

Intelligence received by the War Department.
from Manila yesterday shows a gratifying in
crease in the amount OF customs receipts at the
port of Ioilo for the month OF May over every
other month since American occupation. As will
be seen by the following receipts for the month
of May are within $, ,02419 as much as the total
receipts of the three previous months: February
Is to February %, 1899, S24, ,1SS 5S; March, Sl0-
307.2s; April, s51,477.E; May, So, ,994-03. Total
for three months and thirteen days, $16S, ,9l2.2
The evening times., 1899-07-22
EIixabeth r.. Davis, Requests.

The will Of Elizabeth Rankins Davis was filed
today for probate. According 10 its terms the
testatrix leaves small bequasts TO Mary H. \.
Seweh, Margaret Robinson, Gusavus b. Mayna-
dier, and Charles W Fleming. The remainder
of her estate is left TO the daughter OF the tes-
tatrix, Ellen r. Rose.
The evening times., 1899-07-22
Mrs. weicks Wants n Divorce.

Clarice Weicks today filed a petition, asking
for divorce from her husband. Lafe Weicks, on
the ground of desertion. Mrs. Weeks states
that she was married to the defendant in Bal
timore in 1894, and that soon afterward, with
out just cause, her husband deserted her, and
has since refused 1n live with hpr
The evening times., 1899-07-22
win OF EIiznbeth Il. Woodward.

The will of Elizabeth E. Woodward, dateC
July is, 1876 has been filed for probate. Tn
testatrix leaves her entire estate to her sister
C. Virginia Woodward, whom she names as ex
ecutrix.
The evening times., 1899-07-22
The Fuel Inspector,s Renort.

John C. Howard, District Inspector OF Fuel,
has reported TO the Commissioners that the
District Government used 3,S76, I,7oO-2 24O tons
of coal, and 544I4 cords of wood during the fs-
cal year ended June 80 last