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The evening times., 1899-05-22
HIGH PRAISE FOR THE
PORTO RICAN POLICE
Tribute Translated From the
Columns of lei Pals.
DepredatiOns Of Criminal Gangs
Succeeded by Order.
Hest Men of the Island In the Serv
ice-Pessimistic Complaints
Speedily Dismissed.

Assistant Secretary Of War Meiklejohn
made public today the following graceful
tribute to the efficiency Of the insuiar po-
lice OF Porto Rico. which is translated from
the columns Of ..El Pals" of April q. 1899,
published at San Juan. The force men
! toned was established by Gen. Guy V.
Henry:
From all points of the island We receive
very satisfactory reports OF the good ser
vices rendered by the insular police. This
newly appointed force has cOn;rived to as
sure peace and quietness where. since the
war. there had been much trouble and
criminal gangs at large. Wherever post
OF insular police is established people feel
confident that their rights are considered
and their property protected.
The insu!ar police force is formed of
men OF the best Porto Rican society. They
are well educated. well built and courag-
eous fellows. The force is an honor TO
this country and natives and strangers
admire this institution. The press OF the
whole island constantly reports valuable
services performed by the insular police.
For this reason the insular police have
DeSl received Dy the country as blessing.
Notwithstanding the above, there are
a few people in the island who do not Ike
the insular police on account of their in
dependence Of character. This force
does not submit itself to BE- the instru-
ment Of certain persons. Because OF this
several complaints have been made against
the insuiar police. The complaints reach
ed the worthy chief, Frank Techtsr. This
sk;llful American military man with gooi
judgment has organized this force and
commands it with great skill.
LAS soon as he heard OF the above II n
toned ccmplaints he went to General
Henry and presented the resignation of his
high oi,:ce. General Henry, with the good
sense and the good spirit OF justice which
distinguished him, did not accept the re-
signation Of Mr. Techter nor that Of Mr..
Berries, assistant chief of the insu ar
police. The Governor General said that
he was highly pleased with the services
performed by the insuiar police, and as
proof thereof he authorized Chief Teclter
10 increase the force.
Almost all OF the officers OF the insular
police were in this city yesterday and Wis
itcd General Henry. They thanked him
for his congratulations TO their chief and
to the insular police. General Henry
again addressed very encouraging words
to the chief and the officers. This gallant
body deserves the applause OF all honest
men for its activity and fairness in the
fuIfiilment OF its duties.
The evening times., 1899-05-22
THE CRUISER DETROIT.
Reported Encounter with n Nicnrn-
guam GunbOat Not Confirmed.

guam GunbOat Not Confirmed.
The Navy Department has received no
information from Commander Dayton. of
the cruiser Detroit, confirming the report
that there had been any trouble at Blue
fields with Nicaraguan gunboat. 1t is be-
lieyed that had a Nicaraguan gunboat at
tackled the Detroit and been sunk by the lat
ter vessel Commander Dayton would have
informed the department. as soon as possi-
bic. No steps have been taken by the de-
rartment to ascertain the truth OF the re-
port. and il is not probable that any COM
municstion on the subject will be sent to
Commander Dayton or Minister Merry.
The explanation OF the report suggested
b. naval official is that the Detroit fired
a Consular salute TO the United States
Consul while the Nicaraguan gCnboat San
Jancito was in her vicinity, and the peo
pie of Blueields believed that the San
Jacinto had been fired on. The Detroit is
anchored about nine miles of shore. owing
10 shallow water nearer the town, and such
u report would gain wide currency before
the facts could be ascertained as true.
The Detroit returned TO Blueiields from
Colon on May II and the Navy Department
supposes that she has been there ever
since. The gunboat Vixen left Fort Mon
roe yesterday for Biuehelds 10 assist the
Detroit in protecting American interests.
The evening times., 1899-05-22
NOT SCARED BY THE BURGLAR.
Successial Device of Woman Who
WRs Not Nervous.

Succcssf1l Device of a Woman Who
Wns Not Nervous.
Binghamton, n. Y, May 22.-Mrs.
Thomas Purtell and her daughter Mary
were alone at their home on Tarbell HILL
a short distance from this city. early last
Thursday morning. when Stanley Blossom
gained entrance to Miss Purteli's bedroom
The young woman was awakened by the
sound of footsteps In her room. She at
once realized that 1t was robber. but did
not shrek or hide her head under the
clothing. She quietly arose and entered
her mothers room. where, in a voice loud
enough for the burglar to hear, she said
she had become nervous, and beng unable
TO sleep, intended getting drink Of wIte.
and sitting up for little while.
Then. lowering her voice. she informed
her mother that there was a burglar in
the room and suggested that she get help.
Mrs. Pu.tell put on her clothing and slip
ping from the back door, called up Deputy
Sheriff Spiers. While he was dressing she
returned to her home and she and Miss
Mary talked together in a way to throw
the intruder off his guard.
When the deputy sheriff arrived he found
Blossom hidden behind the curtains in
Miss Purtell's room. He said he was
searching for Miss Purtelrs diamonds. He
was taken before Justice Scott and held to
await the action Of the grand jury on
charge of burglary.
Miss PurtelI is well known here and
much praise is being bestowed on her for
her coolness.
The evening times., 1899-05-22
A WOMAN CHANGES FRAUD.
Joseph c. Ellis Arrested for MtsaH-
prOprintlng Money.


Joseph c. Ellis was arrested this after
neon charged with obtaining money un-
der false pretences. Miss Alice Cruik is
the complainant in the case. She claims
that Ellis obtained sums of money at dif-
ferent times fer which she has never re-
ceiyed adequate return. The amount
charged in the information against the
man is $40. and 1t is alleged to have been
given to put into the American Real Es-
tate and Investment Company. The money
was to be invested in real estate and was
to have drawn Z per cent interest.
Miss Cruik found that there was no such
concern as the American Real Estate and
Investment Company and she made a COM
plant to the district attorney. After con-
sidering the case thoroughly. the latter or
derod that warrant be issued for Ellis
arrest. Detectives Muller and Baur were
given the warrant and they found Ellis this
afternoon. Ellis is the manager OF the
Alpha Medical Association. Miss Cruik
claims that at one time she gave him
S70.9 30 to pay her life insurance policy. Ell
lis claimed he paid the premium. Miss
Cruik says she gave him the money in in
stallments and when the debt was entirely
settled she found that her policy had
lap5ed.
1t is claimed by the police that Ellis Is
fraud and they expect many other COM
plants to come in as soon as the news of
his arrest is made public.
A bond Of $500 was fixed by the District
attorney in the case of Ellis.
The evening times., 1899-05-22
DAWSoN'S FIRE DISASTER.
kIOndikc's Capital Is Practically
Wiped Out of Existence.

Wiped Out of Existence.
Victoria. b. c.. May 22.-Dawson City.
the famous capital Of the Klondike, has
been practically obliterated by "A fire that
on April IS. destroyed the entire business
section and many of the residences and
caused a loss in all OF not less than 2,000.-
600. Nor is the financial loss the most
serious consideration involved for. save
the American Canning Company and North
American Trading and Transportation
warehouses, no supply house is left TO the
district. and more than three quarters Of
the population forming the town find
themselves without food or clothing SUP
plies. homeless. and with the opening of
the river navigation that will enable fresh
stock to be received still more than a
month away.
The fire swept bare the principal bust
ness. district-quite three-quarters of the
entire town-leaving nothing but ashes
from Simmons Cafe Royal down to the
Fairview Hotel. The notable buildings
destroyed included the banks OF British
North America and Commerce. Donahue &
Smiths. the Cafe Royal. Mcclellan Il Nc
Feely's. the Parsons Produce Company, the
Aurora saloon. California Exchange, Do-
dega saloon. Madden House. Victoria I!O-
tel. Fairview Hotel. Mcdonald block. and
scores of smaller business houses.
The Bank OF British North America held
a large amount of dust on deposit in the
supposed fre-proof vault. This vault fail
ed in the hour of trial. and documents.
banknotes, and bullion TO the value of ST.
COO COO were consumed. The banknote
records went with the notes. while on the
site of the bank. before the ashes had
cooled, men were put to work to try and
recover as much as possible of the lost
gold. The fire. with the turning of the
wind, burned itself out.
The evening times., 1899-05-22
Funeral of Dr.. b. b. Johnston.

Funeral services over the remains OF Dr.
Braxton B. Johnston were held this after
noon at the residence of his father in law.
Robert II. Yeatman, No. 1871 F Street
northwest; at o'clock. The services were
conducted by Rev. Alfred Harding. pastor
Of st. Paul's Episcopal Church. Bryan
Morse, OF the choir at st. Paul's. gang
Rock of Ages" during the ceremonies.
The pallbearers were Drs. Lee, Harlan.
Billup, and Yeatman. and Messrs. Lee,
Martin, Simpson, and Warrick. The inter-
ment was made in the family burial lot
at Glenwood Cemetery. The deceased six
years ago was one of the most popular
young dentists in the city. but since that
time has been compelled to lead a quiet,
secluded life, on account of the develop
ment of pulmonary trouble, the cause OF
his death. In 1889 he was president Of the
alumni of the Baltimore College of Dental
Surgery.
The evening times., 1899-05-22
TRUSTEES SALES.
THOMAS BOWLING & CO.. Auctione,
TRUSTEE SALE OF PREMISES NO. 81
STREET NORTHWEST


TRUSTEE SALE OF PREMISES NO s1l I
STREET NORTHWEST.
Under and by virtue of a decree. made by tn.
Supreme Court Of the District OF Columbia, on
the 9Th day OF May, A. d. 1899, in a proceed.
iny wherein Mamie " Hobbs ct al were com.
plsiuants. and Harry II. Cole was defendant.
The same being numbered 2J3i0. OH the equity
docket Of said court, the undersigned trustee
will sell a: public auction, in front of the prem.
iscs on MONDAY, THE 22D DAY OF MAY. A. o.
Isoe AT 5 O'CLOCK p. NJ, all Of lot twenty-op.
(sO' in Diiler B. Grof's subdivision Of part oi
square three hundred and ninesy-three (Ss3). a,
per plat recorded in Book y, page lSZ, one OF
records Of the Surveyors Office OF the District OF
Columbia; the same being improved by a house
known as No. Sl1 Street northwest
Terms of sa!c-One-t third cash. one third IN one
wear and e-third in two years. the deferred
nayments TO be represented by the notes OF the
purchaser or purchasers. secured by a deed OF
trust upon the property sold. and shall bear in.
terest at the rate Of per cenium per annum.
payable annually; all cash. at the option of the
purchaser or purchasers. deposit Of 800 will
be required at the time Of sale. Terms ct sale
must be complied with within ten days from the
date of sale, otherwise the property will be re-
sold at the risk and cost CT the defaulting Dur.
chaser purchasers
Conveyancing, recording, revenue stamps etc,
to be at the cost of the purchaser or purchasers.
FREDERICK L. SIDDDONS, Trustee,
Washington Loan and Trust Building
vnre.15t .dHds-eyu
The evening times., 1899-05-22
DIED.

LEwIs-On Monday, May -. is;3, at $50 a.
m, GARRETT b., third son OF Edward y. Gild
Annie Lewis. aged thir.y-two ycais and scTsn
months.
Funeral from his late, residence. 15ib SiIc';
northwest. Wednesday. Nay "a, At p m In
terment at Rock Greek. Item
KENEALY-On Sunday. Msy q. 1879. at 2:;:i
D. m, after a long and painful ilines-, JOHN
NAH H., wife of the late William C. keEca'y. III
the fitythird year of her age.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
The evening times., 1899-05-22
ROYAL ARcANuM COUNCIL.
Delegates Adjourn Early to Visit the
Government Depa rtments.

Delegates Adjourn Early to Visit the
Government Depa rtments.
The Supreme Council of the Royal Ar
canum. now in annual session in this city,
convened in the banquet room of the Ar
lington Hotel this morning at > O'Clock.
The meeting was held an hour earlier than
usual TO allow a recess to be taken in or
der that the members of the council might
visit the various Government departments
today before the crowd for the Peace
Jubilee arrives. The session adjourned at
10:30 O'Clock TO convene again at 3 o'clock.
There was no business OF Importance con-
sidered at this mornings meeting. the
time being consumed by the reading OF
reports from various committees.
The members and their wives will be
entertained in the parlors at the Arlington
this evening with Il musical programme,
provided by the local committee on recep-
tion.
The evening times., 1899-05-22

Glacier Making Ready for Manila.
Norfolk. Va, May 22.-The refrigerating
ship Glacier is still at Lambert Point. coal
ing, preparatory to her long voyage to Ma
nila with fresh meat and other stores for
the soldiers and sailors in the Philippines.
Owing to the peculiar build of the ship it
Is impossible to cbal her with the usual
dispatch, and she will probably not be able
to get away for several days. Admiral
Rogers, senior member Of the inspection
board, will inspect the Glacier today.
The evening times., 1899-05-22
shotgun Quarantine EstabIi.hed

Raleigh. N. c., May PA dispatch from
Morgantown, says: This town has small
pox. Fouteen cases were examined and
passed on by Dr. Long. State smallpox
agent Saturday. He says it is continent
smallpox. The board of aldermen have or
dered compulsory vaccination after
Wednesday. May "a. and shotgun quar-
antine has been established around all
cases. So far two deaths have resulted.
both white. The town is considerably ex-
cited. All cases so far are confined to the
suburbs. The authorities hope to keep it
under control. A pesthouse has been
opeued :"
The evening times., 1899-05-22
CHOKED BY A "JAWBREAKER. -
Ball of Candy Proved Fatal to n
BROOKLYN Boy.

New York, May 22.-Peter Metzner. four
years old, Of 2il Bushwick Avenue. Brook
lyn, was choked TO death yesterday by a
ball of candy becoming wedsed in his
throat. His father had given him penny
with which he purchased what children
call 'jawbreaker.''
While it was dissclving he attempted to
call to a playmate across the street. and
the candy slipped down his threat. 1t was
too large for him 10 swallow. and he died
of suffocation, after being carried into n
drug store.
The evening times., 1899-05-22
COmmisxiOners' Orders.
The Commissioners issued the following

orders today.
That contracts for furnishing the District with
natural hydraulic cement awarded as follows:
To James H. McGill, at the price named in his
bid the contract for furnishing the cement de-
scribed therein as "Class b. and to J. C. Wa
tiers & Son, at the price named in his bid.
the contract for furnishing the cement described
therein as Glass Al these bids were the lowest
received of their respective classes
That 26O feet of 6-inch water main be laid
in the east side OF Tennessee Avenue, north from
C Street northeast. at estimated cost of $234.
That cement sidewalk be laid on the Seventh
Street side Of premises at the southeast corner Of
Seventh and Streets northwest, under the per-
nit system, at an estimated cost Of $242.
That cement sidewalk be laid under the per-
NIT system in front Of GIL l Street northwest,
at an estimated cost Of 80.
The evening times., 1899-05-22
Fined for stealing whips.

John T. Taylor. colored, was araigned
before Judge Scott this morning charged
with the larceny of three whips from the
sheds of the United States Express Com
pany. The whips were about to be ship
ped to New York and Taylor took them
while a load of horses was being p 'aced
on a train He was fined SO.
The evening times., 1899-05-22
Nurse Girl Convicted of murder.

Raleigh, n. c., May 22.-At Durham Sat
urday Cora Hicks. negro girl only eleven
years old was convicted Of murder in the
second degree Her victim was negro
infant she was nursing. She became angry
with it and deliberately placed it on fire
in an open fireplace, holding IL there until
it was burned to death. Only her youth
saved Cora from the gallows.
The evening times., 1899-05-22
OMAHA HoNcRs sCHLEY.
Hearty OvatiOns Follow His Visit to
the Western City.

Omaha, Neb., May 22.-Admiral Schley
was entertained at the Commercial Cub
reception and informal luncheon at nocn
today. In the locality of the building tie
streets were blocked for hours by an en-
thusiastic crowd. A trip to Council Bluffs
was made this afternoon.
This evening General Manderson enter
tains five hundred prominent citizens in
behalf of Admiral Scniey at the Omaha
The evening times., 1899-05-22
KILLED by HI. viciou. Horse.

South Bethlehem, Pa. May 22.-Wiliiam
F. Delamater, a well-known horseman, was
found dead in the road a mile from his
home in Hellertown this morning, with bis
head crushed. He started shortly before 6
o'clock to drive to Allentown. His horse
was vicious. and he had trouble with it in
town. 1t is supposed that the horse kicked
him in the head, for piece of his skull the
size Of a silver dollar was found quarter
of mile from the body. 1t Is believed he
tumbled out Of the dog cart.
The evening times., 1899-05-22
SPECIAL NOTICES,

ESTABLISHED in ;as var 1SS9.-Ofice of
SPRINGMANN'S EMPRESS, Main Of
hce. HUtchins Building .3I ID st. NV.
Telephones 2j3 ani LIE.
Washington. u. C., sIay 10. 1899.
TO Our Patrons ana the Public in General:
Cur attention kSs recently been called
TO ihe fat th2t SJ.ac uapriccipled ex-
pres mra have through Imitation and mis-
reffesec'sijcH fcsa imposing on some of
Cur pStrons s.i the p:biic. We wish to
not.iy every 5Idy that W. are the Original
springisaia's Express, ard the only one
doicg business ubdsr that name in the
city, AM have no oonnat;;on with any
ctner express col:piny. We viii from this
date prosecute aay exprcssaian represent
ing themselves as connected with this
firm. Very respectfully.
FREDERICK SPRINGMiNN.
E.y2o-2t Proprietor.
The evening times., 1899-05-22
Murderous Assault in n Jail.

Wilmington, Del, May 22--Jimmy
Mitchell. notorious burglar confined in
the Newcastle Jail. became engaged in a
dispute with William Gibbons, another
prisoner. He cut the latter's throat with
a large pocket knife. The victims neck
is gashed from ear to ear and he will prob
ably die
The evening times., 1899-05-22
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued today to
Cortes P. Burke. Charlottesville. Va, and
Clara E. Perkins. of this city; Frederick
Montgomery, McCook, Neb.. and Claire NJ.
Drake, of Omaha. Neb., and Albert S. Ball
and Mary S. Phillips, both of Anacostia,
ID. C.
The evening times., 1899-05-22
Many Lives Saved.

In almost every ncighborhood there is some one
whose life has been saved by Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera, and DfarThoea Remedy, or who has been
cured Of chronic diarhoea by the use Of that med
icine Such perScns make point Of telling Of Il
whenever opportunity offers, hoping that it may
he the means Of saving other lives For sale By
Henry Evans, wholesale and retail, sss F Stresl
northwest, and all druggists.
The evening times., 1899-05-22

Munyon's rheumatism Cure seldom fails to re-
lieve in to three hours. and cures in few
days. Price. 25c.
". S. Martin. 1856 Thirteenth st. NV. says: '.l
suffered severely with rheumatism; three small
bottles of Munyon's Remedy cured me-
Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure is guaranteed to cure
all forms of indigestion, dyspepsia, and stomach
troubles. Price, 25c.
Mrs. W. H. Evans, 1446 Corcoran ST. NV, says
Il had severe stomach trouble; relief cams
until l sought Munyon's doctors and remedies"
Munyon's Kidney Cure speedily cures pains in
the back, loins, or groins, and all forms of kid
ney disease. Price, 25c.
c. II. BeckwitI, Treasury Department, says: 81
have kept myself in sound health by using Mum
yon's Remedies"
There 81 Nunyon Remedies for 81 different
ailments; at all druggists; mostly 25c. Munyon's
Inhaler cures Catarrh and all Throat Troubles
Price, Sl.0o.
Munyon's doctors at your service free; no charge
for examination advice. Electrical machines
cure stiff and swollen joints, impending paraly-
sis, etc. Open daily a. m. to p. M; Sunday,
to y. m.
The evening times., 1899-05-22
Railway Accident In Missouri.

Bismarck. Mo-. May 22.-The Iron Noun
tain and Southern Texas Limited was de-
rallied late last night near Tip Top. small
station near here. The fireman was killed
and several passengers seriously injured
The cause of the accident has not been
ascertained.
The evening times., 1899-05-22
ordered to Porto Rico.

Orders were issued at the War Depart
ment today directing Major Osman La
trobe. Ct the Fourth Immune Regiment,
now at Camp Meade to proceed to Porto
Rico to join the native battalion of United
States volunteers there. He will assume
the rank of captain.
The evening times., 1899-05-22
Reported Murder Near Boyds

A report reached police headquarters this
morning that another murder had been
committed in Montgomery county. near
Boyds. Md. No positive information
could be received but it is said that the
murderer is coiored and that he escaped
the officers of Montgomery county.
The evening times., 1899-05-22
Sir Henry irving Ont Again.

London, May 22.-Sir Henry Irving. who
has been confined to his rooms with throat
trouble, is out again. and will resume his
representation of .rRobespierre" at the Ly-
ccum Theatre on Thursday.
The evening times., 1899-05-22
Convfctea Of Housebreakiue.

John Chapman, colored. was convicted
Of HOUSEKEEPING today before Justice
Bradley In Criminal Court No. 2. The
Government was represented by Assistant
District Attorney Ashley NJ. Gould.
The evening times., 1899-05-22
KILLED WITH A BASEBALL BAT.

\ Medical Student Dies From n Doc
tors Flow.
Wilmington, Del. May 22.-George Mon
tague, the medical student who was hit on
the head with baseball bat by DIR. Henry
A Wilson. of Philadelphia, died this
morning.
A dispute about a young woman caused
the assault.
The evening times., 1899-05-22
AUGUSTUS BURGDoRF CO.,
Cndertakers and Embnlmers.
1000 SEVENTH STREET y. W.
First-class Service. noll-lyr
s,m,. Rebel. Come to Terms.

Sinla Rebels Come to Terms.
Simla. May 22.-The recalcitrant shabar
scions of the Kabulkhei Waziris have come
in and paid an installment Of the fine i'm
posed ON them. They have also expelled
the outlaws whom they have previously
protected, and in consequence Of their acts
Of submission the punitive column OF
troops that was sent against them has been
withdrawn.
The evening times., 1899-05-22

NERVOUS TIOSTEATION cured by Med
icai Gymnastics: write or call at the
Gymnastic Institute. 20 Third Street north
east. JOHN E RUEBSAM. DR.. II. TIL.
my15-1mo
The evening times., 1899-05-22

VDHO &c Women as well as men are
w A1O ~ made miserable by kidney and
tn bladder trouble. DR.. Kilmer's
Az Swamp Root, the great kidney
OIL A NJ z remedy. promptly cures At
O1AVAl' druggists in fifty cent and dol
lar sises You msy have q sample bottle by mail
free; also pamphlet telling all about it and its
wonderful cures.
The evening times., 1899-05-22

Watch for town. conxres. Heights. D. q
The evening times., 1899-05-22
AUCTION SALES.

c. C. SLOAN Co. AUcTIoNEERs. IsO7 C ST.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-11-24
Eatins Away Stone walls.

At first sight it would seem hardly
possible for bacteria to be concerned
in the breaking down Of a stone wall,
yet this is the case, according to OBJ
servations made in studying the cause
Of the decay Of cement. The gradual
disintegration Of the cement mortar
used in water supply reservoirs is one
Of the serious troubles met with by
water engineers and a trouble which
30 far they have not been able to avoid
with any measure of practical success
Hitherto this action was supposed to
be the result Of the solvent property Of
carbonic acid and other mineral SUBJ
stances commonly present in a water
supply. The cement gradually disin-
tegrates and becomes a kind Of mud
which slowly detaches itself. But now
it has been found this strange process
is due to the action of none other than
that bacterium known as the nutrify-
ing organism. An examination Of the
mud shows it to be teeming with these
organisms.