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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-13
JIMINEz WELL RECEIVED.

Santo Domingo. September 12.-Sepor
Juan Isidro Jiminsz, the aspirant to the
presidency Of Santo Dominican, arrived
here this morning on board the Domin.
ION warship Presidente. His arrival waf
the Gauss of great festivities and ex.
pressions of satisfaction. 1t is net known
as yet when the election will take place.
At present the country is quiet.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-13
THE WEATHER.

Boston. September I2 forecast for
Boston and vicinity for Wednesday: Fair.
clear weather Wednesday and Thursday
fresh westerly winds.
Washington, September 12.-ForecAst
for Wednesday and Thursday for New
England; Fair Wednesday and Thursday
probably cooler Wednesday night In the
interior; fresh south to west winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-13
MRRRTTT WON'T TALK.

Boston, September I2.-Major Gsnsra
Wesley Merritt arrived In this city from
his summer home at Rye, n. H., tonight.
he win inspect the Qualifications In Bos-
ton harbor and then leave for New York.
q enerai Merritt is not disposed to talk
about the Philippines because. as he said.
his position as an army officer did not
permit IL.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-13
VENEZUELAN sITUA TIoN CRIT
ICAL.

Washington, September i2.-OfIiclaIs
here regard the VenezueIar s't-ation as
CRITICAL The cruif due at
Laguayra tomorrow a as that
point Is only two hours from Caracas no
apprehension is felt that any American
interests win suffer by tie disturbances.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-13
FEVER AT NEW OR LEANS.

New Orleans, September ia.-Four new
cases OF yellow fever were announced by
the state board of health today. No deaths
were reported. There have been only
seven cases of fever here altogether.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-13
10 INSPECT ABANDONED FARMS

Washington, September la-secrstary
Wilson of the agricultural department
has gone to New England for the purpose
Of investigating the agricultural oondi-
tions in that section. He goes first to New
Hampshire.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-13
ROCHESTER, FAIR.
New Hampshire's Big Agricultural
Event Opens Wen.

Rochester. N. H.. September 1a.-This
was Children's Day at the Rochester fair
and several thousand little people were
delightfully."- entertained. There Yves a
continuous stage show and a successful
balloon ascension and parachute leap by
Prof. Bearnett. The racing despite the
heavy track was spirited. The summary:
2.4o Glass s-Trotting-Purse $780,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-13
NO NEuTR AIS.

johannesburg. September 18th g
Uitlanders of Boxburs applied to the
burgheIs for permission to remain neu-
trail In the event of war but were refused
on the ground that, as Britons remaining
in the Transvaal and refusing to fight.
they must be regarded as enemies.
The miners are being offered Rs5 to re-
main on duty until ordered to leave.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-13
GREETED IN SILENCE.

Pretoria. September IL. The reading
In the Voiksraad today of the reply of the
British seorstary OF state for the colonies s.
Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain. TO the latest
Transvaal note, was greeted with silence,
except for some Interruptions from MIR.
Iosen and other ultra-conssryatiy mem
bsrs. Its terms, however. have produced
considerable excitement here There is
no indication as yet of the views held re-
gardiDg it in Official circles.
The Volksraad has instructed the gov
ernment to dismIss Mr.. De Jonge. sscre-
tary Of education. for writing letter to
the newspapers accusing the ministers OF
the United Dutch church OF jing oism
because they wanted more English educa-
ton in the state schools.
MIR. P. G. W. 6 robler, the foreign sec
retary. has gone to Bloemfonteinz on
official business.
WILL ACCEPT CONFERENCEE.
Blosmfontein. Orange Fres State, Sep
tember 1s.-The Daily Friend says 1t has
excellent authority Tor predicting that
the government OF the South African
republic will accept the suggested confer
ence at Cape Town.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-13
JEwELER SHOT AND KILLED.

New York, September 12.-Paul
Roshrieht, wealthy jeweler. whose
residence and place of business was New
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-02
and industrious, while Martins reputation

and industrious, while Martins reputation
is not of the best.
Evangelist Weston A. Caller Of Virginia
yesterday began a series of union protract-
ed services in the Presbyterian Church.
The Methodist, Presbyterian. Baptist and
Christian Churches united in extending an
invitation to the evangelist. Two services
will be held daily. a Bible reading in the
morning and evangelistic services at night
Last night Mr. Caller preached 10 an i'm
mense congregation.
Mrs. Z. P. Thomas, president of the State
Woman'S Suffrage Association, and Mrs.
Benz. H. Miller, president of the association
for this county, several days ago left for
Grand Rapids, Mich, to attend the n A
w. 5. A, which meets there this week
Mrs. Thomas has prepared the address from
Maryland. which viii be read Thursday
evening. Both ladies are from this county
Mrs. Mary Willis Kirk. estimable lady
of Olney district died Saturday at Fairhill,
her late home in olney. She was eighty
years Of age and death was due to general
debility, incident to her advanced age. Mrs
Kirk was the widow of Richard S Kirk
and the mother of Charles F. and Miss
Sarah Kirk. both of whom survive her.
The funeral took place this afternoon and
was largely attended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-02
NiNDiLS IN ATLANTA CHURCH.
Mob Sympathizers Resent Remarks OF
the Pastor.

A dispatch from Atlanta. Ga, yesterday
says: The Baptist Tabernacle, at the cor
ner of Harris and Lucllie streets, presided
over by Rev. L. G. Broughton, was broken
into during last night and considerab bly,
damaged A door leading into the Sunday
school room from alley was wreuched
flcm its hinges a large tank in a toilet
room torn from its fastenings, water ran
over the floor, soing the carpets, and paint
was smeared on the floor and walls Sew
eral chairs and a table were broken and
piled in a heap. Placards We're found nailed
to the building bearing various sentiments
regarding Dr. Broughtons stand against
the Newman affair.
The night of the Hose burning, DR..
Broughton denounced the mob as murder
ers. Last week he received several threat
eniDg letters, and last night he replied to
the senders of the missives, calling them
towards, The tabernacle is a new edifce
and was dedicated but recently.
The plumbers who Were called to repair
the damage done to pipes say the trouble
may have been caused by the giving way
of the tank, but this DIR. Broughton scouts
Nandals did il" said DR.. Broughton. They
broke open the door which leads from the
alley into the primary department. They
Wrenched the door of the ladies' iavatory
from its hinges, broke down the tank, took
out the lead pipes and allowed the water to
run all night over the floor, walls and
blackboards.
1t was done by the same gang that has
been sending me notes of threatening
character for the past week or two. /
preached sermon last night, IN which |
reiterated my position and remarks which
were made in former sermon. In that
sermon l stated that l was not afraid of all
the devils in hell, and 1 still stick to what
/ have said"
DIR. Broughton said he would not ask for
ponce protection, nor would he order the
Janitor to sleep in the church as a precau-
tienary measure. The police today found
aoultlonal placards posted in prominent
places on adjoining streets bearing the SEN
tlments: What do you think of Brough-
ten? think he ought to be whipped. Who
VIII Join "a crowd to whip Broughton, the
negro IOyer?''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-02
NisCHIEyous HAVANA EDITORS.
Gen. Brooke Has to Threaten Them
With Suppression.

A dispatch from Havana says: During
the last few days some Of the local papers
that are printed in English have published
sensational stories regarding the disputes
between the soldiers and the Cuban police.
evidently with the intention of preventing
understanding between them, and If
possible, of stirring up more trouble.
Without doubt there have occasiona ly
been instances where both the Americans
and Cubans have been blameworthy. Still,
there has really been nothing to warrant
such comments as have appeared, and con-
sequentiy Major General Ludlow military
governor of the Havana department sum
moned an offending editor before him and
warned him that he must desist trying TO
embroil the soldiers and the police.
IF you refuse, said the general Il
know of two ways 10 compel you. one
would be TO put into force the military
regulations and send you to the guard
house: the other would be TO send you be-
fore the local judges, for the application
of the old Spanish law. Personally. you
may abuse me as much as you like but
for the future you must abstain from your
present methods in the other matter"
General Ludlow complains that one Of
the principal difficulties Havana is now suf-
fering from is the presence Of many
worthless Americans who come
here virtually TO change their usual sphere
of idlpupSS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-02
"oHEsALE PENSION FRAUDS.
One of the Most Extensive Atfempt,
Ever Made to SwindJe Government

Inc United States circuit court al Nash
VlL!e, Tenn. yesterday concluded the
trlal OF various violations of the pension
laws committed by J. a. Kellogg, pension
attorney and notary public; mis- partner. r.
ri. BlantSn, and their associates. this ac-
ton following upon the Investigation of 1of
eases in which papers were filed through
the instrumentality of these men, which, as
SHOWN during the trials, were wholly fab
ricated and forged.
Of these lo6 cases there were only four
in which the applicant appeared 10 he
justly entitled to the pension claimed. and
even IN some of these cases the pauers
were irregularly prepared.
n woman by the name of Henderson he
leVlnS that her deceased father had been
soldier advised Blanton of that fact
ana ne assured her that her father was an
Cdr haiemu OF ms and served in the same
company and regiment with him
lie then proceeded, with Mr. Kel1oog ,o
IoIse her declaration and all of the aftida
WIS required to give a prima facie title to
pension The witnesses in this case tes-
t'Iieu most positively that thew had never
been at Nashville, Tenn where their
papers purported execution, in their lives
untl summoned as witnesses in the Irnifed
2tdtes court, and that they had never seen
or heard of Notary Kellogg before whom
their papers purported execution or Of e
X OVerstreet, kellogg's father-in-Iaw. or
X H. Blanton, his associate in the business.
VINO were used as witnesses to their al,
legged signatures by mark 1t took the jurv
Dut two minutes TO reach a conclusion in
this case.
Another case was Immediately tried in
winch 1t was shown that all of the naners
were FABRICATED by the same method and a
Ntrdlct OF guilty promptly rendered
ben Carver, alias Anderson Charlton an
associate OF these men, pleaded guilty on a
charge OF perjury in one case and the col
iectioLi Oh an Illegal fee in another, and was
sentenced to one year and one DAVIS i'm
prlsohment and to pay fine of $500.
one OF the women, Lou White. one of the
GidiHlahts IN these cases. pleaded guilty Of
having filed false claim and Mar Scott
now Scruggs, a remarked woman, is now
on trial. - "
The district attorney proposes to move
sentence in the other cases soon. Tins dis
posing of one of the most serious and de-
lberate attempts to defraud the govern
ment by wholesale in connection with
claims for pension.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-02
Exempted From Taxation.

Upon the recommendation of Mr. Mat
thew Trimble, the District assessor, the
Commissioners have directed that lots 1 to
4. east half of ., Ii to 20, parts of 21, and
subiots n and %, square III, occupied by
the new ,Ccrcoran Gallery of Art. be ex-
empted from taxation from July I, 1897,
and that the taxes paid by the gallery since
then be refunded, provided the unpaid
taxes against lots ). 6, T. s, parts of sublots
IS and %, and sublot 80, square I67 oc-
cupied by the old gallery, be paid for 1898
and 1899. The Commissioners have also di-
rected that the taxes on the property in
square 161 be not charged with penalty.
owing to the fact that the trustees of the
gallery were paying taxes on the new gall
Iery under a misrepresentation as to the
status of exemption.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-02
Praise of the 10th Cavalry

The acting secretary of war has received
petition from the citizens of Laredo. Tex
asking that Captain c. G. Ayers. 10th Cav
airy, be retained with his colored troop in
that city Instead of being sent to Cuba.
The petition says:
Captain c. G. Ayers has recently rem
dered us valuable service as a soldier that
mas won Tor him our respect and esteem
The troop under his command is a thor
ouShly disciplined and soidierly body OF
men. No command could be sent to this
post that would be so acceptable to our
people, and we respectfully urge that Cap
tain Ayers and his troop be retained at
Fort Mcintosh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-02
MAY END IN DEATH.
James Martin Struck by Brick During
ROw-Other News
Correspondence of The Evening Star


ROCKVILLE, Md, May /. 1899
In what is known as Monkey Run a
section of Rockville inhabited exclusively
by colored people, an alteration occurred
late Saturday night between James Martin
and Mort. Warren, which may result in
Martins death. The injured man was
struck in the head with brick, which, it
is claimed, was thrown in self defense
1t is said that Martin had for some time
been paying attention to Warren's wife.
and that Saturday night the two spent con-
siderable time together. About IL o'clock
Martin and the woman had a misuuder-
standing and became engaged in a fight.
While the scrap was in progress Warren
appeared upon the scene ard as he an
preached the fighters for the purpose of
taking his wife's part, he was turned upon
by Martin, who. 1t is alleged, advanced
upon him with an open razor. Warren il
is said. grabbed brick and hurled it al
Martin, striking him just above the eve
The man was rendered unconscious and an
examination showed his forehead to have
been badly crushed. He has since been in
"a critical condition.
Warren has always been known as quiet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-02
Election of Town Commissioners.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
UNAITSNIIIE Nd NV

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
EVANSVILLE, Nd, May =, 1899
The largest vote in the history of the
town was cast yesterday, when the election
of three town commissioners, to serve for
two years, took place. Six candidates were
nominated at the citizens meeting which
was held one week ago, and the result
yesterday was: DR.. Charles Z. Postley, 80;
Harry B. Major, "a; Major NJ. V. Tierney,
81; Joseph W. Aman, IS; Geo N Walker,
60, and Clarence Wilson, Il. Postley, Tier
ney and Major We're therefore declared
elected. One hundred and fffty-one votes
We're cast, and the election was entirely
non-partlSan.
Messrs. Aman, Wilson and Miller were
the three whose terms have expired. Mr.
NJ. V. Tierney was defeated last wear
wien he was a candidate representing those
IN favor of Issuing bonds for the purpose
OF supplying the town with water works
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-02
EX-PREMIER RIVERA HERE,
Coufers With GEN, Davis Rcpardiuw
Conditions in Porto Rico

Luis Munoz Rivera, former premier of
Porto Rico, has arrived here TO discuss
with the authorities the condition of af-
fairs on the island. particularly the de-
pressed commercial conditions Accom-
panied by Senior GonzaIa de Quesada he
called Yesterday on General Davis. who is
about to assume command in Porto Rico.
and conferred on the remedies to be
adopted. Senior Rivera belongs 10 the lib
eral element in Porto Rico politics, who
warmly support the authority of the United
States and are seeking to have this author
ity so conformed as to improve commercial
and financial conditions. He pointed out
the various forms of distress and oppres-
sion, and the anomalous political condi-
ton of the Porto Ricans in being without
citizenship in any country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-02
An Attempted FeIonious Assault.
Special Correspondence OF The Evening Star.

HYATTSVILLE, Nd, May ., 1899
Alexander Patton, an aged colored man
who lives near Beltsville, was today ar
rested by Constable Harrison and taken be
fore Justice Gallant of that place on the
charge of attempting to feloniously assault
Lulu Smallwood, an eight-year-old child at
Lakeland on the 18th day of April last.
The warrant was sworn out by Clarence
Adams, who charges that he detected the
attempted assault. The child is said to be
in a precarious condition. Justice Gallant
committed Patton to Marlboro jail to await
the action of the grand jury at next term
of court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-02
BI-MONTHLI SESSION.
Anti-Saloon League Receives Reports
OF Officers and Committees.

The Anti-Saloon League met in regular
hi monthly session last night The officers
and committees submitted reports that
showed the work OF the league to be in a
satisfactory and progressive condition. and
that the league is enjoying a steady growth.
Credentials of the following representa-
tives We're received: Mrs. Isabel Heinrich
and Miss Eta L. Sanford of Wesley Chapel
Band of Hope; w. II. Walker, Epiphany
Chapel Chapter, and r. NJ Cook, Columbia
Lodge. |. O. q. T.
The following affiliated bodies We're rep
resented: Calvary and Nineteenth Street
Baptist Churches, Nineteenth Street Chris
tian EndeaYor Society, Temperance Society
of the First Congregational Church,
Foundry Sunday School Temperance So
ciety, Marvin Christian Endeavor Society.
Tenleytown NJ r. Church, Epiphany
Chapter Brother of ST. Andrew. Grand
Lodge ID. C, Columbia, Independent. Min
nehaha and Silver Star Lodges, l. O. q. T;
District, Capitol Hall, West End, Wesley
Chapel Band Of Hope Unions and the head
quarters of the w. c. T. l.; Central Union
Mission and the Federated Young People's
Society of the Liberal Churches.
Mr.. A. L. Shoemaker reported that the
excise board had refused licenses to two
applicants. Other licenses were being held
in allegiance, and it was hoped to prevent
issue. A number of Objectionable bars
Were mentioned and plans perfected for
closing them. Several places also were
named where IT is known that the law is
being violated, and special committees were
named to look after them.
The league will celebrate the sixth ami
A public meeting win be held on the follow
ing Sunday
The next meeting of the league will be
held Monday, May To-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-02

Bees. according to a statistician, must. in
order to collect a pound of clover honey
deprive 5000 clover blossoms of their
nectar. To do this the t2ooo flowers must
be visited by an aggregate of 3, 100 CD0 bees
or in other words. TO collect his pound OF
honey one bee must make $4,000 trips
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-02

The Evening star ts the
only afternoon paper I'm
Washington that receives
the dispatches of the Assoc
cfuted Press. IL f. there
fore the only one In which
the reader can ind the
complete news of the
world. directly trnusmit-
ted by telegraph, up to
the moment of Eoing to
press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-02
Judge HaEner's Opinion.

Judge Hasner followed with an argu-
ment of the same character, pointing out
that the probabilities of the situation tend
ed to the belief that the landing was not
made at Braddock's rock In reply, DR.
benjamin stated that the aim of his paper
had been to bring out all the historical
data, as well as the traditions on this
subject, and he hoped it would result in
additional Information in regard to what
ne looked upon as one of the most impor-
taht historical events in the early history
OF the District.
Inc next paper was read by Miss Virginia
Miller, and proved to be q delightful ac-
count of the city in former years and of
many of the we!l-knOwn people of that pc
ROO. Miss Miller was the daughter of the
late Or. Thomas Miller, one of the leading
medical practitioners of the city and her
account of his life and work will form an
important addition to local history The
description of the people and many of the
customs OF the day is a valuable contribu-
tloh 70 what, without such paper. would
be cassed as the unwritten history of A
city. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-02

How do you manage to find your way
across the ocean, said a lady TO the sea
captain.
why, by the compass. The needle al
ways points to the north.
"Yes, / know. But what IL You wish 70
go south ?'-Tit-Bits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-02
LONG DISCUSSES THE WAR
Secretary of the Navy Speaks at Boston
Banquet.
He Scores the "Antis' Who Criticfse
the Administration in the
Philippine Policy.

The Essex Club of Boston, Mass, cele-
brated Admiral Dcwey's victory with a BAN
quet last night at which were entertained
as guests Secretary of the Navy John D.
Long and two heroes of the Manila fight
Capt. Wides of the Boston and Lieut.. Com
mander Reese, formerly executive officer
of the Olympia, besides Commander James
r. Seifridge, formerly of the Puritan, and
Lieut.. Commander F. A. Wilmer of the
Monadnock. Capt. Robley D. Evans sent
word that he was detained in Washington.
Secretary Long began his speech with~a
eulogy of Admiral Dewey. and then paid
graceful tribute to the officers and men of
the navy. The greater part of his speech
was a defense of the national administra-
tons Philippine policy. He said:
Il believe that no more unpatriotic utter
ance. or one more unjust to the admins
tration of tbs government of our country
has been uttered than the statement which
/ see now and then. that the treatment of
the Cubans by Spain, or the Armenians by
the Turks. is not to be compared with our
course toward the F'ilipinos in wantou and
deliberate cruelty The mind that can ut
ter such an extravaganza is so entirely
warped that lis judgment is valueless.
Knows Of NO 0utrages
Il take it that those who make this brutal
charge against the administration do not
refer TO cases, if any, of unauthorized out
rage committed by individuals. or to the in
cidental or painful destruction and whole
sale devastatiOns which mark all wars. lust
or unjust, even our recent civil war and OF
which there are in all wars horrible Illus
trations, involving the killing of great num-
bers of people, looming thousands to
starvation and ruin, and destroying vast
amounts of property. AS to the massacre
ing Of women and children which | have
also heard alleged. it has not been heard
of in the present military operations
'lhiS, like some other similar eXtraya-
gances. is among those rhetorical over
statements which sacrifice truth to embei-
lishment | cannot. on inquiry. learn that
anything of the kind has been reported. or
that If it We're, it would not be a. once
dealt with with the utmost severity. On
the contrary, do know that the wires have
been kept busy with orders for Cancellation
ana KIND treatment. and every inducernent
to secure peace. When wounded prisoners
have been taken. they have been sent to
our hospitals. Since the signing of the
Schurman proclamation they have been set
free TO distribute it among their people
Its first. constant and last instruction
has been to insure them every help to bet
ter conditions. You can point TO no word
1t has uttered, no order it has given. no
mission it has sent. that has not had in
view the Improvement of the Phi. .ippine
Islands,