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The times., 1899-08-03
a FIREMAN KILLED.
Joseph CurIey's Head Crushed by nm
Engines Wheels

Joseph Curley, a fireman in the en-
ploy of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad, fell from an engine at
the New jersey Avenue freight yards yes
terday morning and received injuries which
caused his death at the Emergency Hos
pital about an hour later. Curley fell
on the track and the wheels of the en-
gine passed over his head and right arm.
His skull was fractured. 1t was neces-
sary TO remove portion of the bone which
pressed On the brain, but before the opera
tion was completed the man expired
Acting Coroner Glazebrook was notified
of the death and after viewing the body
gave permission to remove It to the
morgue. An investigation of the affair
showed that IT was an accident. and for
that reason an inquest will not be neces-
sary. Undertaken J. W. Lee took charge
of the remains and will prepare them for
shipment to Philadelphia, the former home
OF Curley, for interment Curley was
twenty-eight years of age and unmarried.
His home in Philadelphia was at 1874
Federal Street.
The times., 1899-08-03
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

Alexandria, Aug. 2.-whie no alarm is felt
in this city on account of the yellow fever talk
the authorities have determined to take steps
to prevent the introduction of the dreaded dis
ease in Alexandria. Health Officer Miller has
called a meeting OF the Board of Health for to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock TO consider the
general sanitary condition of the city and to dis
cuss the situation in lower Virginia. Several
families have recently arrived here from the
vicinity OF Norfolk, but they claim not TO have
been in the Immediately infected neighborhood
Surgeon General Wyman has directed Acting As
sistant Surgeon Arthur Snowden OF this city to
keep a lookout for passengers arriving here who
have recently visited the Hampton neighborhOod
DIR. Snowden is also instructed should any sus-
pcious cases be reported between this city and
Richmond to proceed to the place and investi-
gate the matter. The police have been instructed
to keep lookout for suspects. The matter may
be the subject of consideration at the special
meeting of the city council, which will probably
be held on Friday night.
The recently elected board of FIRE wardens met
last night and organized by the election OF Ro-
bert Z. GrOnau as president and Samuel Cuvil-
ler secretary
The examination OF white teachers for the pub
lie schools concluded today. Tomorrow the
examination of teachers for the colored schools
will be commenced.
Ralph T. Hartman and Miss India Bladen were
married yesterday evening at the home OF the
bride, in Queen Street. Rev. L. Y. Register
performed the ceremony.
General Otis last report states that Lieut. ].
NJ. Love had been wounded by the Filipinos
Lieutenant Love is a of Judge Love, of the
Fairfax County Court and son-in-law of W. b.
Daingerfeld of this city.
City Sergeant Smith will leave for ten days
trip TO st. Georges Island.
James II. Haryell, who died suddenly in Wash
ington Monday, was married in this city
about three weeks ago to Miss Kate Seippel
j. William Kell. driver of the iiydraulion hose
wagon, is on the sick list.
The special committee appointed at the last
meeting Of the city council. composed Of Alder
man Hill and Councilmen Baader and Appieh. to
communicate with the holders of city bonds with
The times., 1899-08-03
AN ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION.
Two Young Cleveland Women ChIo-
reformed During the Night.


Cleveland, Aug. Am attempt to ab-
duct two young women, daughters of
wealthy men, was made early this morn
ing A feature of the case that adds to
its interest is the fact that one of the
young women is 10 be married next Tues.
day, and already her parents home. the
scene of the ATTEMPTED outrage, is filled
with wedding guests.
When the family of Jacob Goldman. who
lives at 33s Woodland Avenue. retired
on Tuesday night Mr.. Goldman's daughter
Sarah, the bride TO be; her sister. Fanny
and Miss Tillie Gotlieb, of Buffalo. occu-
pied room on the ground floor At 2
o'clock this room was entered by two men.
who chioroformed Sarah and Miss Gotleib
both occupying the same bed Fanny
awoke and gave the alarm. Other mem
bers of the family entered the room in
time TO see the intruders with Miss Got
leib In their arms at the window, which
had been left open on account of the heat
Mrs. Goldman attacked the men with such
yigor that they dropped the unconscious
girl. leaped from the window, and escaped
The family is unable TO ascribe any other
motive for the attempted abduction than
the disappointment Of suitor for Miss
T.nlAn.a.'a hcnd
The times., 1899-08-03
American Horses in England.

The Bureau of Animal Industry has received
the information from London that the first lot
Of thoroughbred yearling colts from the United
States was landed at that port from the steam
ship Marquette on June 2s and was put up for
sale on July II. These colts were bred by James
b. Haggin, OF Sacramento. In all forty-two colts
were offered and readily found purchasers. The
best price obtained was for an exceedingly hand
some Goldfinch colt, Fleurette. n mare by Glen
elg, which, after spirited bidding. was
bought by p Giipin for 1850 guineas (about
sg25O Al this sale about one-half of the con-
signment was disposed Of, and the total amount
realized was 5,075 guiness, the very good
average of l2I guineas. On the day following a
second lot was disposed of, and they were quickly
taken Forty-three were sold for $500 giineas,
or an average again of l2l guineas. The av-
erage price obtained for these colts seems TO
be a good one and it is believed that Mr..
Haggin's venture will tempt more American
breeders of thoroughbred animals to try the
British markets Among the lots submitted at
the second sale twelve yearlings. sired prin-
cipally by the Derby winner lroquois. The av-
prina nhiained far thsszs 127iA g,,ineas
The times., 1899-08-03
THREE DESIRE FREEDOM.
The Marital Woes of Six Persons
Brought Into Court.

Three suits for divorce were filed yes
terday in the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict. In two of them the petitioners were
the wives and in the other the husband
is the complainant.
Carrie Campbell Jones. who married
Thomas Jones on June 10, 1897, at Fort
Worth, Tex, alleges that her husband has
persistently ill-treated her ever since theIr
marriage. Although he is employed in the
Postoflce Department in this city, and re-
ceives 500 per month she says he con-
tributed only s55 TO her maintenance dur
Ing their married life. Mrs. Jones also
states that her husband spends his salary
on other women, and has frequently as
saulted her in a most violent manner,
whenever she complained.
She says that one child has been born 20
her as the result OF the union, and through
her attorneys, Wilson and Barksdale sne
asks for its custody and guardianship. She
also asks to be allowed TO resume her maid
en- name. Carrie Campbell.
Mrs. Valeria Berkeley. through her attor-
ney, A. B. Webb. asks for absolute divorce
from her husband Clarence Berkley. to
whom she was married in 1894. She charges
that he is addicted TO drinking TO excess
and that he has often assaulted her and
offered such indignities as TO make her life
with him unbearable. Before they were
married six weeks. Mrs Berlzley says. her
husband treated her so inhumanly as to
cause her 10 have him arrested. For his
offence he was fined $50 in the Police Court
and since then he has not returned 10 live
with her She asks to be allowed the priv
Hlege OF resuming her maiden name, Valeria
Persiney.
Malcolm Wingfeld asked for divorce
from his wife. Clara Wingheld, whom he
charges with iniidelity. The parties, the
petition states. were married in Martins
VILE, Va, in 1878. and lived together un-
Ill July, 1892. when, the petitioner al
leges, he became aware OF the misconduct
of his wife. The petitioner asks the court
90 award him the custody and guardianship
of his children borne to him by the re-
Fpondent
The times., 1899-08-03
ASSAULTED WITH A scYTHE.
Miss Maud swearinger Attacked by
Craxed German.

Altoona, Pa, Aug. 2.-Joseph wicken
hauser, an old German, pursued through
the streets by crowd of boys, was about
to seek shelter on the porch of 2. B.
Swearinger's house today when he saw
Miss Maud Swearinger. He picked up a
seythe and made a furious assault on the
girl. The first stroke almost cut off one
OF her arms and a second severed an
artery of the neck. Mr.. Swearinger heard
his daughters screams and ran TO her
rescue. He was cut in two places before
ne succeeded in wrestling the scythe from
the crazed German. The latter fed 10 his
room, which he barricaded, threatening
10 shoot the first man who attempted TO
force the door. Miss Swearinger lost so
much blood before the severed artery could
be closed that her recovery Is doubtful.
The times., 1899-08-03
s. s. Daish in Police Court.

s. S. Daish, a well-known merchant was ar
raigned in the Police Court yesterday morning
to answer charge OF assault alleged to have been
committed on Ransom Aston, colored, last Fri
day. II shown by the evidence that the
defendant and the complainant became engaged
in dispute over the right OF the latter to
dump dirt the property of the former located
in lexington. Aston, it was alleged, threw a
brick at Mr.. Daish, who, after some parleying
secured a revolver and fired three times at the
colored man. Mr.. Daish admitted firing the
revolver, but claimed that the cartridges were
blank, and that he fired simply to frighten
Alston Who he claimed, threatened to kill him.
He also claimed that he did not fire until he
had been struck several times with bricks which
had been thrown at him. Judge Mills dismissed
the charRs aGainst Mr.. Daish.
The times., 1899-08-03
RIDING WITHOUT A LIGHT.
Robert Smith Arrested on One
Charge and Confesses Another.

Charge and Confesses Another.
Robert Smith. nineteen years old, was
arrested last night by Bicycle Policemen
Simpson and Golway, of the First precinct,
and locked up at No. l station, charged
with riding bicycle without light. When
he is arraigned in the Police Court this
morning it is probable that he will have
to answer an additional charge of grand
larceny, as he is also accused of stealing a
bicycle from ]. E. Hobeon, of 1912 Street
northwest
The man was arrested at about IL o'clock
and after he was locked up on the first
charge despatch was received at the sta
ton relating the theft of a bicycle from
the corner of Fifteenth and Z Streets. A
description of the wheel was furnished and
as that described the wheel ridden by
Smith he was questioned, with the result
that he admitted having stolen it. Had
Smith been so fortunate as to have had 50
in his possession, which would have Sc
cured his release from custody on the in
itial charge il is probable that he would
have escaped with the alleged stolen wheel
The times., 1899-08-03
GEORGE j. GOULD SAILS.
He VIII Spend Much Time wheeling
While Abroad.

New York, Aug. 2.-George ]. Gould
sailed for Southampton this morning on
the American Line steamship New York
He was accompanied by his wife and
daughter. Mr.. Gould goes to Europe for
recreation and he said this morning that
he would not talk word of business while
he was away. Il shall be gone only a
MONTH" he said. 'and shall spend the time
in London, Paris, and Switzerland / am
going in for bicycling and expect to ride
at least fifty miles a day. In fact / shall
spend most of my time awheel and have
no doubt but that shall be much benefited
by the exercise"
The times., 1899-08-03
Must Keep the streets clean.

In an order to the Police Department yesterday
Major Sylvester called the attention of the Of
hcers to the filthy condition OF some of the
streets He especially complains Of the condi-
tion of streets in the outlying precincts in the
neighborhood of peanut and fruit stands and
stores, where, he says, he has frequently oberved
decayed vegetable matter, peanut shells. and
waste paper. Major Sylvester in the order directs
that the policemen on the beats give the matter
attention, and recommends that it be suggested
to persons conducting such stands that they be
more careful of their waste matter in the future,
else all permits and privileges, as far as the Po-
lice Department is concerned. will be revoked
The times., 1899-08-03
Weeds Mt Lnnrdop.

Members of the Langdon Citizens Association,
among them J. W. Watson, recently complained
to the Commissioners against the nuisance Of
thick growths of weeds in that vicinity. They
asked the District to remove the weeds by en-
forcing the law enacted last winter for the pre-
yenton OF weeds in the District OF Columbia.
They were informed by letter yesterday that
the act carries no appropriation. and that there
is money available for cutting down the
growths in question, and that 1.-THE only way will
be for the property owners TO take the matter
in their own hands,
The times., 1899-08-03
Constructor. Must he Exnmined.

In letter to Architect Cobb designer of the
Chicago postofice and court house building,
which is now being erected, Comptroller Trace
well, of the Treasury Department, yesterday made
decision that positions in the classified service
will be filed by persons certified by the Civil
Service Commission. The decision allows Archi-
tect Cobb to employ chief of construction and
a general superintendent when the candidates
have passed the civil service examination.
The times., 1899-08-03

While working at Glen Echo yesterday morn
ing W. F. Oliver, carpenter, thirty-one years
of age, was struck on the wrist by a falling
draw-knifc and severely injured. The keen-edged
knife fell distance Of several feet, and striking
the wrist with great force, cut an ugly cash and
severed the tendons The man brought to
the city and treated at the Emergency Hospital,
where il was found Necessary TO stitch the ten
dons and the wound. divers home is at 60T NJ
Street northwest
The times., 1899-08-03
The Marine Band Concert.

Following is the programme of the Marine
Band concert at the Barracks at $40 o'clock this
afternoon:
March. The Cincinnati Enquirer ~ Brandt
Overture, 'Semiramide" ".................. Rossini
Selection, 'The Wizard of the Nile -. Herbert
Flute solo, The Birds in the Forest .Doppler
(Musician Frank V. Badollet. accompanied by
four French horns, Musicians Baumgartel
Petrola, Tilleux, and Jaeger.)
Waltz vienna Beauties '......Z Ziehrer
Fluegelhcrn solo, "Quant' 10 t t'Amo'' .. Satta
(Second Leader Walter F. SMITH
Excerpts from ''Damnation of Faust Berlioz
Grand march. Coronation" ...... Meyerbeer
Patriotic, Hail Columbia" "..........., Fyles
The times., 1899-08-03
Presentation of Century banner.

The members of the Century Cycle Club will
give banquet TO the Arlington wheelmen Fri
day evening at Highland Park, Bladensburg Road
The banner won by the Arlngtons in the recent
century run of 'he Century Cycle Club will be
presented TO the victors- The members OF both
organizations will leave the Century Club at 1880
p. III. and ride to the park. Those not wishing
to ride their wheels take the City and Sub
urban electric cars the B. Il o. Railroad trains
A large representation from each club is expected
to attend. In case OF inclement weather, the
banquet will be postponed 10 Saturday.
The times., 1899-08-03
The Mortality Record.

Deaths recorded at the District Health
Office yesterday as follows: Ann Heaton, SIS
years; Mary Langley, So years; Martha Tyler, 20
years; Margaret Landon, SO years; Mary Hurdle,
90 years; Preston Jones, IS years; Joseph Nor
rison 4S years; Jane Burt, 40 years; Coils Mas
sey, 80 years; James Harvell. % years; Victor
Cummins. "a years; Lena Fisher "a years; Will
lam Carter, % years; Regina Eisenbise, years;
Mary Mills / month
The times., 1899-08-03
A Timers Mishnp.

William Donnelly, a timer, twenty-three years
of age, whose home is at 1907 West Gross Street,
Baltimore, was injured by falling on a jagged
piece OF corrugated iron on the roof of the Balti-
more and Ohio depot on New Jersey Avenue yes
terday afternoon. He was engaged in repairing
the roof when in some manner he slipped. and in
falling struck his right on the edge OF the
iron, tearing ugly wound several inches in
length. The man was conveyed to the Emer-
geHcy Hospital, where it required ten stitches
to close the wound
The times., 1899-08-03
TIDE TABL
STREET LIGHTING.
ADJUSTMENTS TODAY.

Glen Sligo-Amusements.
Chevy Chase-Illuminations band concert.
Glen Echo Park-Band concert, $50 p. m.
Excursion TO Marshall Hall, steamer Manchester.
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, at 10 a. m. and
$3.50 and $50 p. IN.
Excursion TO River View. steamer Samuel ].
Pentz, at 10 a. m, 2:l5 and G:45 p. m.
Excursion to Glymont, steamer leaves at a. m.
and 4:30 p. m.
Trotting races at Brightwood.
The times., 1899-08-03
Captain McCormick,s Denial.

In speaking of the reduction OF the force Of
laborers at the navy yard, Captain Mccormick
the commandant stated yesterday that the men
were laid off because OF a lack OF work. He also
stated that there was no truth in the statement
that there had been any irregularity in the dis
charges. 1t held that when reduction of
the force became necessary the best men were
retained, and when work was resumed the en-
ployes who laid off are taken back. About
past few days.
The times., 1899-08-03
S. KANN, SONS & CO., ELsRTH MSRKEr AN4 SPACE.

that the law had been violated in any OF
the sections of the city which he visited.
Six months were allowed for persons to
correct faulty furnaces and install smoke
preventing devices. and from the showing
made yesterday it appeared that precau-
tions for the prevention of the nuisance
had been generally taken.
The times., 1899-08-03

The taste of aduterated beers is such that after
continued use OF same, ii will require time to
acquire 4 taste for the real article, but once
acquired. no one possessing a fine sense of taste
would willingly return to substitute or chemical
beers. To know what real good beer is phone 6s4
Arlington Bottling Co., for a case of Heurieh's
Maerzen, Senate, Lager, the beers which have
been pronounced by all authorities as being the
purest and most Wholesome OF all malt and hop
beverages brewed in the United States
The times., 1899-08-03
Accused of bicycle Stealing.

James Green, eolored, twenty-one years of age,
was brought to this city from Harrisonburg,
Va, yesterday by Deputy United States Marshal
James f. Rodgers and turned over to the local
authorities. He was committed to jail on a
United States warrant 10 await the action OF
The grand jury. Green is accused of stealing a
bicycle from Arthur G. Plant, Of this city.
The wheel was found in his possession. The find
ing OF the wheel was accidental. Green was sus-
pected of stealing a watch at Harrisonburg.
He fed from HaHisonburg as soon as he discov.
cred that he was suspected. When he returned
to Harrisonburg he arrested and held for
the theft of the bicycle. The watch could not
be traced to him.
The times., 1899-08-03
A District Convict Dead.

Warden Harris, of the District Jail, received q
telegram from the warden of the penitentiary
at Trenton yesterday evening notifying him of
the death there OF William Young, colored who
was under sentence Of five years for housebreak-
ing. Young was arrested here in October, 1897.
by Detective Baur, and sentenced to hard
labor. The telegram 10 Warden Harris requested
that relatives of the dead convict be located and
notified. Deputy Warden Russ. of the District
Jail. called at Police Headquarters last night
and sought the aid Of the police in locating the
relatives OF the man.
The times., 1899-08-03
sIipncd and Broke Her thigh.

As a result of csrelessly stepping on a bar
Of wet soap at her home yesterday afternoon,
Elizabeth Keefer, sixty-eight years old, who
lives at 2209 G Street northwest, slipped and
fell to the floor, fracturng her left thigh bone.
She was taken to The Emergency Hospital for
treatment and will probably be detained at
that institution for several days.
The times., 1899-08-03
A Bicyclist Injured.

Lee Brown, a colored bicyclist, twelve years
OF age, sustained slight injuries yesterday after
noon resulting from a collision with a horse and
carriage driven by an unknown colored man. The
collision occurred in New Jersey Avenue, near
Street northwest Brown was taken TO his
home at lC2S New Jersey Avenue by his mother.
The times., 1899-08-03
Joseph Anthony,s VIII.

The will of Joseph Anthony yesterday ad-
mitted to probate by consent, and letters tesla
mentary were issued to William E. Edmondston
and Thomas ". Fowler, who are required 10 give
bond in the Of 100000
The times., 1899-08-03
EIectrIc Car and vehicle Collide.

A collision between car No. 100 Of the City and
Suburban Railway and a team of Daniel W. Cal
lam OF 40 Third Street northwest, yesterday noon
resulted in the breaking Of front and one
-ear wheel of the vehicle. The damage entailsd
was estimated at $50.
The times., 1899-08-03
Policeman Appointed.

John L. McLucas has been appointed policeman
Of class one to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Policeman r. d. Herbert Harvey
Z. Galpin AMI A. NJ. Haycock have been ap-
pointed policemen Of class one to fill vacancies
caused by the retirement of Policemen Elias
Oliver and L. X. Smoot.
The times., 1899-08-03
New Rolling stock Purchased.

In addition, to 1900 freight cars the Balti-
more and Ohio Southwestern Railroad has pur-
chased two new postal cars 60 feet in length,
four 65-foot baggage cars, five G0-foot combina-
tion baggage and coaches. three 60-foot first
class coaches with wide vestibules and modern
in every respect, and two combination parlor
dining, and observation cars each 81 feet in
length.
The times., 1899-08-03
HnIe 10 Re Henrd Friday,

A hearing in the matter of Charles b. Hale,
who was committed for contempt some time ago
by Justice Bradley, sitting in Probate Court,
will be heard on Friday Hale is charged by
his ward Josephine NJ Cooper, with misappro-
priation of funds
The times., 1899-08-03
Held for Assault.

Edward Crawford, the ninth member Of the
gang of colored boys known as the ''Bloodfeld
rangers who are alleged to have assaulted Mrs.
Flora Linkens two weeks ago. was arraigned be-
fore Judge Mills yesterday morning and held in
5000 bond for the action of the grand jury.
The times., 1899-08-03
HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECt-.ATIyE
PAINTING
At lowest prices for frst-class work. Estimates
and references on application
WM- MARTIN CLELAND,
1906 14th st. n. W.
Established, 1857. jyl2-Imo-em
a view Of funding the city debt, will meet thie

a view Of funding the city debt, will meet thi-
week and proceed with the matter.
The Alexandrias Will play 4 game OF ball with
the Falls Church team tomorrow afternoon.
The rain and wind storm which passed over this
city this afternoon did considerable damage to
buildings and shade trees. The roof was blown
from Constant Ponnet's residence in West
End, and several other buildings in that section
were badly damaged. The team Of James Nc
Cuen caught by the wind in Duke Street
extended and upset. The team went over
embankment and the vehicle badly dam
aged. The colored driver painfully injured
The times., 1899-08-03

Thomas Humphrey and A. NJ. Lawson have
been appointed by the Commissioners to serve
as members of the plumbing board to succeed
G. F. Ecklof and T. v Noonan, whose terms
have expired
The times., 1899-08-03

Gleason F. Lewis, of Cleveland Ohio, was yes
terday dsbarred from practice before the Interior
Department for Irregularities in connection with
land grant cases.
The times., 1899-08-03
Disbnrred From Prncttce.

During the month of July A. W Eaton, In.
spector and Measurer of Wood for the Anacostia
District, inspected 73l cords of wood.
The times., 1899-08-03
. In AND ABOUT THE CITY.
AFiremnn Resigns.

The resignation of probationary private j. C.
Anderson OF the Fire Department has been ac-
cepted and James Morrison appointed to fill his
place,
The times., 1899-08-03
Marriage Liccnses
Appointed to Pumping Board.

William Watson and Susie vowles, Clinton ]
Brown and Carrie NJ. Hageman, George E
Weetus nd>Alice F. Bryant.
The times., 1899-08-03
ORDERS TO SHIRK WORK
Former Employees Testify Against
Cleaning Contractors.

Another Day Spent by the District
Commissioners in Investigating
Daggett & Dugan-Grocery Orders
Solicited From wOrkmcn for the
Company Store-The End Not Yet.