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The times., 1899-07-06
KILLED HIS EMPLOYERS WIFE
Mad Infatuptipn for IA Woman Causes
Dreadful Tragedy.

St Louis, July s~.Hugh. QIonnsllE.
twenty-five years Of age, Yesterday shot
and killed Mrs. Grace Miller. aged twenty
seven, the wife of his employer, at her
nome at No 4SS7 North Broadway 1t
was case of mad infatuation for a mar
ried woman. His advances being repulsed,
Donnelly shot and Killed her.
William Miller, the husband, conducts
grocery and ice depot at the above num-
ber. 1t was Donnelly's duty to deliver ice
to customers, but as he did not appear at
the regular hour this morning Miller
started out with the wagon. Returning
shortly after Z O'Clock Miller saw Dom
nelly entering the house. In a few mo-
ments he heard his wife scream. The door
was hurriedly thrown open and Mrs. Miller
ran out to the sidewalk with the bosom of
her dress on fire. The pistol had been
held SO close to her body as to set her
clothing ablaze With a moan she sank to
the sidewalk. Donnelly followed with a
smoking pistol in his hand. He leyeled
this at the PROSTATE form as though in
tending to complete his bloody work, but,
hesitating, sank to his knees by the dying
woman. raised her head in his arms, and
pressed passionate kisses on her lips. With
cry of rage. Miller sprang from the
wagon as 1t dashed up to the scene. Drop
ping the head of his victim Donnelly COW
cred the husband with the pistol with
which he had murdered the wife, and or
dered him not 10 interfere. Then he
slowly backed away from the scene and
fled.
An ambulance conveyed the woman to
the City Hospital. where she died on the
operating table one hour later. Donnelly
has thus far eluded arrest.
The times., 1899-07-06
REsCUEs TWO WOMEN.
Brave Work of n Policeman in n
Blazing Building.

New York, July 5.-At the risk Of losing
his own life, Policeman George Jeles, of
the West Thirtieth Street station, rescued
two women from almost certain death last
night in a burning building at No. 170
West Thirty second Street. Twice he
dashed through the flames to the upper
floors OF the blazing house and except for
the interference Of his policemen,
he wbuld have braved death a third time,
which in all probability would have been
fatal to him.
The building was of frame, two stories in
height, and very old. The wood was dry
and burned like tinder. The ground floor
was occupied by Sing Lee as a laundry.
second floor, and Mrs. Matte Norton on
the third. Except the Chinaman, all are
colored.
The fire was caused, at o'clock, by a
giant firecracker which a mischievous boy
threw into the laundry. So terrific was
the explosion that the store window was
blown out. The Chinaman hurriedly gath
cred together his effects and ran into the
street without making an outcry. AS a re-
suit the flames had gained such headway
when they were discovered that escape
from the upper floors was almost cut off.
Policeman Miller was notified of the fire
and he turned in an alarm from a box at
the corner of Seventh Avenue. When
Jeles, who was on post in Seventh Avenue
reached the scene flames were belching
from the first floor and extended up the
front of the building. Mrs. Brown and
Mrs. Norton, who were the only persons
in the building, ran into the hall upon dis
covering that the house was in flames.
They were driven back. Leaning from
their windows they screamed for help
Jeles heard them and dashed pluckily UP
the burning stairway to the second floor
There he found Mrs. Brown lying uncon-
scious in her fiat, overcome by smoke
Quickly seizing her in his arms he bore hel
| safely to the street. Handing her to q
comrade he again climbed the burning
stairs and carried Mrs. Norton from the
top floor.
AS he reached the sidewalk he fell tc
the pavement with his burden. almost
overcome by smoke. He was loudly cheered
by the spectators for his bravery. Upon
recovering Jeles wanted to re-enter the
building to see If there were any other
| tenants in the place, but he was restrained
by his comrades, as the building was q
mass of flames and it would probably have
| been suicide for him to have entered it.
Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Norton were slight
| ly burned, and they were attended by an
ambulance surgeon from the New York
| Hospital
The times., 1899-07-06
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

Alexandria, July 5.-The July term of
the United States Court, Judge Waddill
presiding. convened in this city today.
The grand jury, with Samuel Diener as
foreman, returned the following indct-
ments: John b. Parkins, of Prince Will
lam county, charged with opening a reg
istered letter and abstracting therefrom a
pension check for SIS: Sidney Smith Fos-
ter. colored, charged with stealing a mail
bag in this city and destroying its con-
tents; James Z. Waters and Frank Will
Jams. both colored, charged with burglar
izing the postoffce at Wheatland, Lou
doun county; Caroline Brown. charged
with perjury in a pension case, and
Thomas Bayley, charged with making
false returns Of cancellations The grand
jury was adjourned until tomorrow. In
the case Of the United States against j.
B. Parkins, indicted for opening a regis
tered letter, the jury returned verdict
of guilty. On account of the youth OF the
prisoner his former good character, and
his promise to become a better man and
join the Army, sentence was suspended.
The trial of Herbert A. Davis, of Faquier
county. indicted for violating the postal
laws, was continued until the January
term.
In the Corporation Court today Law
traitor of the estate of Mary E. LyIes.
James Harvel and Miss Katie Seippel,
both of Washington, were married in this
city today, at the parsonage of Trinity
N. E. Church, by Rev. Mr.. Masters.
James Dabney. colored. OF South Colum-
bus Street has been notified that a horse
answering TO the description of the one
stolen from him a few days ago has been
found in Washington in the possession of
Malachai Ballard. who resided in this city.
Ballard was brought here for trial this
evening.
The recently elected officers of Belle
Haven Council Junior Order OF American
Mechanics. were installed Monday night.
The annual union excursion OF the Alex
andria Sunday schools will be held al
River View tomorrow.
The police have been furnished with
the names of the persons who have paid
their dog license tax Owners of dogs who
have failed to secure tags will be sum
moned TO appear in the police court.
The ladies' parade committee of the pro-
posed sesqui-centennial will meet tomor-
row night in the parlors of the Business
Mems League
Mary stiilard, colored child, died on
Upper King Street today of diphtheria.
meeting of Mechanics Lodge. No. 8,
Knights of Pythias. will be held tomor-
row night.
The old Cloud. mill property. in Fairfax
county, has been purchased by R. l..
Pickett. and VIII be converted into 4
residence
( At the annual meeting of the C. c.
( Smoot & Sons Company today the follow
ing officers were elected: President, w. B
Smoot; Treasurer, J. C. Smoot; Secretary
R. S Jones.
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Marine Corps Commissions.

The President Issued commissions yesterday to
tweuty-four young men who were successful in
tie examinations for entrance into the United
States Marine Corps as officers All these new
officers were appointed from civil life the list
Of candidates Of the preferential class. who
served in the Volunteer Marine Corps Navy in
the war with Spain having become exhausted
before all vacancies were filled. Sixteen Of the
successful candidates were appointed first lieu
tenants filling thai grade, and eight ap-
pointed second lieutenants. The new officers are
the following: First leutenants-Gcorgc Van
Orden James T. Bo0tes, Ernest T. West, William
G. Powell Logan Poland, William II. Clifford ir,
John II. A. Day, John Bates, james W. Broatch,
Benjamin B. Woog, William Hopkins, Dickinson
2. Hall. As hrr +. Harding. William w. Low,
James Lynch Charles II. Lyman; second lieu
tenants-Charles c. Carpenter, Norman C. Bur
ton, Louis NJ. Little Leot VI. Harding, Frederic
N. Wise. ir., Richard NJ. Cults, stephen Elliott,
Harnld C Srvdc..
The times., 1899-07-06
FARMER CAPTURES AN EAGLE.
King of Birds Was Flying Away
with u Pig in His Claws.

Poughkeepsie. n. Y. July 5.-one of the
largest American eagles ever captured in
this vicinity was winged by John Koblin-
ski, farmer, living on the loftiest peak
of the ShinecocI1 Hills in Red Hook,
Dutchess county. on Monday.
For a year KOblinski has been unable TO
keep geese, turkeys. lambs, or chickens on
his farm. Deputy sheriffs have been
watching for the thieves who were rob-
bng the farmer. Koblinsk heard one OF
his spring pigs squealing in the yard Mon
day. Seizing his shotgun he ran out OF his
house and saw an immense eagle sailing
over his barn with struggling pig in its
talons. A shot winged the bird and he
fluttered to the ground. released his prey
and prepared to fight the farmer
Koblinski threw a blanket over the eagle
and with the aid of his wife and sons
placed the bird IN cage. Both wings
were wounded by the shot. The eagle has
the appearance of being very old. II
measures eleven feet from tip to tip.
The times., 1899-07-06
A.sociated Charity work,

At the regular monthly meeting Of the
Associated Charities tie report for the
rnonlh OF June, which was submitted by
Secretary Wilson. indicated that much had
been done TO alleviate the sufferings OF the
poor. Relief was procured for eighty
seven families; thirty-one were given en-
ployment, four OF them permanent places.
sixteen persons were placed in institutions
for treatment. The amount deposited in
the savings fund during the month was
s,s2.25. The total number Of persons hav-
ing savings accounts is 450. ninety white
apd $50 colored. The Investigations made
at the free dispensaries, IL was stated, was
as followsi Central Dispensary-Total in
yestigations, 217i certificates granted. Is9;
certificates refused %; false addresses
were given by 5. Eastern Dispensary-
Total Investigations, q; certificates grant
ed. 25; certificates refused, !; false address
given by /. womans Clinic-TotaI iuyes-
legations, S; certificates granted, c; certi-
ficates refused, 2.
The times., 1899-07-06
SECRETARY CHASE RESIGNS.
His Long Service mt the Annapolis
NnNnI Academy.

Annapolis. Md. July 5.-After serving
the navy for more than half a century,
Secretary Richard NJ. Chase, of the Naval
Academy, has resigned. Mr.. Chase has
not been in good health for several years
and has been incapacitated for duty for
some months He was appointed secretary
in 1861, having previously served in an
other capacity. Mr.. Chase is known by
every graduate OF the Naval Academy and
is held in high esteem.
1t is not known yet whether the vacancy
will be filled by a civilian or whether a
naval officer will be designated to perform
the duties 1t is said 1t will not be filled
for the present Mr. Samuel Jickling, an
experienced clerk who has been employed
in the superintendent Office many years
has been attending to the duties for some
time
The times., 1899-07-06
Prisoner Attacks nm omcer.

Newport News, Va. July 5.-In Rockets
yesterday riot was narrowly averted
Officer Charles endeavored to arrest a ne
gro who was using profane language. The
prisoner oyercame Charles and had him
down, and was making desperate attempt
to wiring the neck OF the officer. After
vainly using his billy in an effort to sub
due the negro, Policeman Charles drew
his revolver and shot him in the neck
The ball glanced up and perforated the
negro's ear in two places. An angry crowd
of negroes gathered around the officer, and
but for the prompt arrival Of a large squad
of officers there would no doubt have been
sprious trouble.
The times., 1899-07-06
Took His Fricnd,s scnrf Pin.

Policeman Murphy, Of the First precinct. yes
teTdny arrested Wilbur alias Waverly. Thomas. an
electrician, twonty-six ycars Of age, on a charge
Of larceny from the person. The complainant
is Henry C. Dean. fity-hve years old, Of 244d
p Street northwest. He also locked up,
charged with being drunk. II is alleged that
Thomas stole a scarfpin valued at SIS from
Dean. The men were together in the neighbor-
hood Of Tenth and I Streets northwest when the
alleged theft was committed. Thomas. il is
said, deliberately took the pin from the old
man. He noticed by passsrsby who re-
ported the matter to Policeman Murphy. Will
the result that the arrests were made. When
brought TO the stationhouse Thomas was
searched and the pin was found in his possession
He denied that he intended stealing il, but
claimed that he took IL for safe keeping, a.
Dean was his friend Dean denied knowing the
Jaan.
The times., 1899-07-06
ONE BOY KILLS ANOTHER.
Fatal Quarrel Between Youths Over
Possession of II Flag.

Bolivar, N. Y, July Sat Chipmunk,
Cataragus county, last evening. Charles
Sullivan, employed on an oil lease, had
words with Tom OMeara over exploding
some firecrsckers. o'Meara's older broth
er separated them. Later they met in a
saloon and quarreled over the possession
of small flag. Hot words ensued. and
OMeara struck Sullivan, whose head hit a
projection of the bar as he fell to the floor.
Some spectators say O'Meara kicked Sui
livan. while others deny 1t. Before a doc
tor arrived, Sullivan was dead. He was
eighteen years old, his home Is at Arcade,
n. Y, and his mother is widow.
O'Meara is sixteen years old and the
son of farmer who has grown rich with
in two years, from royalties received from
the oil wells on the farm, which is in the
Chipmunk field. Both OF the boys had
been drinking some during the evening.
O'Meara took his boy to Allegheny and
surrendered him to an officer He was
placed in Jail at Little Valley.
The times., 1899-07-06
He EniIed TO Cure.

Janison C. Luman, thirty-four years Of age,
who claims to be a physician and who gave his
birthplace as Japan. was arrested last night by
Detective Peck on charge Of practicing medicine
without a license. The complainant is Mrs
Anderson. whose home is in Massachusetts
anee in court this morning. The bond was fur
nished by james Kane. II appears that Luman
was treating Mr.. Anderson, in accordance with an
agreement made with Mrs. Anderson. and that,
as she claimed her husband derived no benefit
from the treatment Of Luman, she called in an
other physician. This doctor is said TO have in
formed Mrs. Anderson that Luman not Ii
ceused physician. with the result that the woman
addressed a letter Of complaint 10 the Health
Office. The matter then called 10 the atien-
tion Of the police and Detective Peck detailed on
The nnsn-
The times., 1899-07-06
HoNoR1NG A cREMATED MAN.
Fishermen Cast Lines Where His
Ashes Were Scattered.

New York. July 5.-To celebrate the
anniversary of the death of Philip Jaeger,
the See Rauber Fishing Club went to Ro-
mer Shoals this morning on the steam
launch, Almira, leaving Clifton. s. l.,
shortly before o'clock. When Jaeger died
five years ago his body was cremated and
was taken TO Romer Shoals where the
ashes were scattered to the four winds of
heaven. All the expenses were provided
for in Jaeger's will.
Today after anchoring at Romer Shoals
speeches eulogizing Jaeger were made, the
band played, everybody drank to his mem-
ory, after which the party fshed over the
spot where five years ago his ashes were
scattered
The times., 1899-07-06
CUT THEIR WAY OUT OF JAIL.
Escape of Four CoIored Prisoners at
Princess Anne, Md.

Princess Anne, Md, July 5.-Four pris-
oners escaped from the Somerset jail in
Princess Anne yesterday afternoon during
the absence of the iailor. The names CT
the prisoners are Wesley Evans. Howard
Dize White, Thomas Young, James VIII
Jams. eolored. They were confined on the
second floor OF the Jail. They succeeded
in cutting a hole through the floor of the
Jail with a sharp instrument, presumably
a saw, just over the porch door. After
knocking OFF lathing and plastering they
descended to the floor below by means of
quilt, probably made their way through
the porch door to the street and escaped.
One of the prisoners was recognized in
the suburbs OF the town and the officers
were notified. The fugitives were confined
for minor offences
The times., 1899-07-06
CLAIMS HE is INNOCENT.
DIR. Anderson. Charged with Seduc-
ton. to Return for Trial.

DanvilIe Va. July 5.-Dr. John C. An
derson, who at the last term of the county
court of Pittsylvania was indicted for the
seduction of Miss Massia Watson, who
committed suicide because of her shame,
writes to friends in this city that he is
now In Canada, but expects to return to
the county and stand his trial at the next
term of the county court.
He maintains that he is innocent of the
charge, and says he fed because he feared
lynching rather than a court trial. The
dostor says he would return at once If he
could be bailed but in any event he will
be here by July II, the day on which the
county court meets. 1t is alleged that the
father of Miss Watson will enter a civil
suit against him also, and in the event OF
obtaining Judgment will test the legality
of the deeds by which DR.. Anderson's prop
erty went into the hands of his brother.
The times., 1899-07-06
VETERAN GUNNER MAY DIE.
Terribly Injured by Premature
Fourth of July Explosion.

Chambersburg. Pa. July 5.-An accident
marred celebration by Grand Army men
at Mentalo Park yesterday afternoon. Hou-
sum Post, OF this place, took its 12-pound
cannon to the park. While Adam Gruber,
a veteran gunner of the post. was charg-
ing the weapon a premature explosion oc-
Cured.
Gruber's left arm was badly shattered.
his right arm injured, and the fingers OF
both hands torn. Besides these injuries
his left eye was blown out and his face
was Iacerated by the charge. He was taken
to the hospital of the Children's Aid So
eiety. at that place, where surgeons am
putated his mangled fingers and dressed
his other hurts. He is in critical condi-
tiOn
The times., 1899-07-06
GRABBED THE BURGLARS LEGS
Vigorous Struggle Between n Police
man and N Thief

Mount Vernon. n. Y, July 5.-Policeman
Rawley discovered a mans legs protruding
from the transom over the side door of
McGrain's saloon. at Third avenue and
Sixth Street, at o'clock yesterday morn
ing. The policeman grabbed the legs and
pulled.
The burglar and the policeman landed in
a heap on the sidewalk The burglar strug-
gled to get away and attempted to obtain
the policeman's club. but RawIey, after
desperate fight, succeeded in overpowering
him.
THE cops got me-cut and runl" shout
ed the captive, and at his cry a second
man, the prisoners confederate, dashed out
OF the saloon and fed up the street. Po-
licemen and citizens pursued him as far as
Wakefield. where all trace of him was lost
At the police station the prisoner said he
was John Murphy, thirty-one years old. OF
New York city The police here say he is
well-known burglar with a long criminal
record. His accompliee who had gained
entrance to the saloon, had collected sew
eral hundred dollars worth OF cigars and
liquors TO take away. and had broken into
the cash drawer and stolen $50.
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A FEW uN-AMER1cAN PHRASES.
Speeches of Senator Mason and
Others Against Expansion.

Boston, July 5.-Senator William E. Ma
son of Illinois. John Dewey, of New York.
and George Fred williams spoke against
expansion and an alliance with England
at Clan-na-Gael meeting last night. Res
olutions denouncing these things and ex-
pressing sympathy with President Kruger
in the pending struggle in the Transvaal
were adopted.
The most Interesting incident of the
evening came at the beginning of Senator
Mason's speech and it was not on the pro-
gramme. The Senator had spoken about
ten words of a very formal opening when
some one shouted. How about that flag
business, Mr.. Mason?" He dropped his
formalities like a hot cake and shouted
with considerable heat, Il never advocated
taking the flag down when it is where it
belongs, but | never want to see 1t wave
above a race of slaves" Mr.. Mason de-
voted most his speech to an eoffrt to show
that our action in the Philippines was due
primarily to England and that it was part
OF plan carefully prepared by England to
force this country into an alliance with
her and make US dependent upon her He
predicted that next year all political par
ties would have plank in their platform
declaring for Philippine freedom. He said
this Administration was responsible for the
Philippine war as Congress had not de-
clared war. In closing he said: I'VE had
no more right to govern the Philippines
without their consent than King George
had to govern us without our consent. II
that is treason, make the most OF it."
George Fred Williams, received three
cheers as "Bryan's right-hand man." He
first charged that the newspapers OF the
country were being edited in favor of an
English alliance and then devoted half an
hour to the political phases OF Admins
tration policy. He said that a year from
now there would be a party in the field
that would propose a distinct policy i'm
mediately upon the Inauguration of its
President to give freedom to the Philip
pines and Cuba. He thought that such
meetings might help the Filipinos and en-
courage Aguinaldo, but if so it would help
the cause Of freedom everywhere.
John Dewey. who is at the head Of the
Clan-na-Gael, urged his hearers to be true
to the cause of liberty.
The times., 1899-07-06
Mutilnted by a Cannon Cracker.

Bloomsbury, Pa, July 5.-While the
Bloomsbury Band was marching down
Main Street to the depot yesterday. Elmer
Milheim. one of the members. stepped on
large cannon cracker which had been
thrown in the street, with probable fatal
result. He was knocked down and a large
hole torn in the calf of his leg. He is in
a serious condition.
The times., 1899-07-06
Grand reception at Lima

Lima, July 5.-The reception at the
American Legation yesterday was the most
select and best attended ever seen in Lima.
More than 500 persons were present, fully
half of whom were ladies'. including the
wives of all the foreign ministers. The
Peruvian Minister of Foreign Affairs, his
secretary, and one of the Presidents aides
de-camp were present. The Stars and
Stripes were n ting from the legation.
consulate, and any of the houses in Lii
ma, Callao and the suburbs. All the for
eign legations and consulates hoisted their
respective flags.
The times., 1899-07-06
HIS DOG TO THE RESCUE.
Newfoundland Bites the PatroImau
Who Arrested His Master.

Baltimore, July 5.-James ]. Lawless
and Annie Lawless, his wife. were each
fined 50 and costs yesterday by Justice
Huggins for disturbing the neighborhood
of 9lS Ramsay Street. The couple were
married about six months ago and recent
ly separated.
About 5 o'clock yesterday morning Law
less thought he saw a man enter his wife's
saloon, 91S Ramsay Street, and he started
out to investigate Finding the front door
locked he scaled the back fence and found
his wife alone in the barroom. Mrs. Law
less cried murder. police." Patrolmen
Fischer. Webster, and Elfrey arrested
them and sent them to the Southern poIice
station. While making the arrest Patrol
man Fischer was bitten on the leg by
large Newfoundland dog, who tried to de-
fend mis- master. He had the wound eau
teriZed.
The times., 1899-07-06
Movements of Naval Vessels.

Tie Prairie has arrived at League Island, and
is preparing TO take the Pennsylvania Naval
Militia to sea on a ten days cruise. The Buffalo
has been put out OF commission at the New
York navy yard The New York. which has ar
rived at Valparaiso, is going next 20 Callao,
Peru. That is as far her present orders carry
her, but it is said at the Navy Department that
at Callao she will get orders to proceed north
ward TO San Francisco.
The times., 1899-07-06
Surgeons for the Model Camp.

The War Department has ordered the following
additional surgeons for duty at the model camp
at san Francisco. under command of General
shafter: Capt. Charles +. B. Flagg, First Lieut..
Basil H. butcher, First Lieut.. Elmer \. Dean,
First Lieut.. Henry s Greenleaf. and First Lieut..
otvay ". Rash, and Acting Assistant Surgeons
9 Chase de Kraatt, from Cambridge, Nd. Ernest
f. Schultz, from New York City; Julius l.. Hardy,
from Savannah, Ca; James ". Van Dusen. from
Norwalk, Chic; Stephen n Harry, from Carroll
ton, Ga; Robert 2. Robins from Philadelphia,