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The times., 1899-07-30
Nearly Ready for Service.

Colonel Petit. commanding the Thirty
first Infantry Regiment, u S. ", tele-
graphed the Adjutant General of the Army
yesterday from Fort Thomas, KY, that his
regiment was so nearly full that he would
stop general recruiting and accept only
men specially qualified for soldiers life.
The regiment lacks only seventy nine men
of its authorized strength. Recruiting be-
gan on July 10 and Colonel Petit succeed
ed in getting 1920 men in the seventeen
days the recruiting stations were opened.
In his despatch Colonel P-ttit expressed
the opinion that within a month his regi-
ment would be ready to go to Manila.
The statement was made at the War De-
partment yesterday that two other volun-
teer regiments. the Twenty-seventh, Colo
mel Bell, at Camp Meade, Pa, and the
Thirtieth, Colonel Gardner. at Fort Sheri-
dan, H.. will be ready to sail with the
Thirty first for Manila on the transports
Grant, Sherman, and Sheridan, about Sep
tember 10.
The times., 1899-07-30
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The despatch boat Dolphin arrived at
Newport yesterday. Charles F. Allen, the
Assistant Secretary of the Navy, who has
been making an inspection tour on the
Dolphin will leave her there and return
to Washington by rail. He will resume
his duties at the Navy Department on Mon
day and Secretary Long will start on his
summer vacation on the following day.
The cruiser Boston, recently relieved
from duty at Manila, sailed from Yoko-
hama, Japan, yesterday for Honolulu, She
will be the second vessel of Dewey's fight
ing squadron to reach the United States,
arriving at San Francisco about month
before Dewey reaches New York.
The naval militia cruiser Prairie left
Tcmpkinsville, Staten Island. yesterday for
a cruise with New York naval militiamer
on board.
The naval cadet practice ship Annapolis
sailed from Boston Saturday for Bath, Me
The cruiser Marblehead left Coquimbo
Chile, for Callao Peru, yesterday.
The naval collier Brutus arrived at Hon
oIulu II L. on July 16.
The times., 1899-07-30
EXCURSIONS.
At chevy Chasc Lake.

Last week was certainly a record breaker in
point of attenddnc, at Chevy Chase Lake. Thou
ands made the trip TO rnis beautiful suburban
resort in order 10 escape the hot evenings in the
city Not only is the lake the prettiest spot
about Washington, but it is also the coolest and
peasantest The novel Nominations, including
the fairy lights, and large set pieces, continue
to be as attractive as ever Prof Pander's exhibi-
tion ON the wire each evening has proved to he
such a drawing card that he has been engaged
for another week, that those who messed the
performances tins week, take them in Dane
ing in the pavilion continues with unabating pop
uarity while the bowling and shooting galleries
the boats on the lake and Other amusements are
all in full swing each night. This evening, Prof
Donch's band will give the regular Sunday con
cert and the grounds will be beautifully ilumin-
atcd
The times., 1899-07-30
Three Policemen Retired.

Commissioner Wight. late yesterday Afternoon.
approved the recommendation of Major Sylvester.
Chief of Police. that Policemen l.. X. srnoot.
W. F. Mari, and Elias Oliver be retired fromeths
police force on pensions payable from the police
mans fund account OF disease contracted
while in the service. Private SInoot has been a
policeman for six years. lie will draw pcn-
sion of $40 per month. Private Oliver has con-
tracted violent rheumatic troubles during his
thirty-twO years service for the District His
pension will be $50 per month Private Marr has
served for twentyeight years, and will draw
pension OF 500 per month The appointment Of
Harvey f. Galpin and A. NJ Haycock to be
policemen has been recommended. These men
will fill the places made vacant by Smoot and
Oliver
The times., 1899-07-30
The Cu,nnR Reyenuc..

A comparative statement OF Cuban reve-
nues for January, February, March, and
April of this year was made public by
the War Department yesterday. as follows:
January-Import duties, 1854 4952.36; export
duties, Sj5,9S5.61; tonnage dues, s34, ,5S6.02
other sources, S9,204.54; total, 81. .67S. 80
February-Import duties, 1894, ,9T0.I5; eX-
port duties. s73,071.7S; tonnage dues, S34,
592.92; other sources, s9,7S576; total, $751;
351.22. March-Import duties, 81, 100. 999.97;
export duties, s5.420.S5; coastwise ton
mage dues, S1,6l514; foreign tonnage dues
$3S, S,52744; other sources. S15, 190.75; total
s1,261, 754.15. April-Import duties, s1,039,-
59S.46; export duties, Sc, 1886; coastwise
tonnage duties. s1,061.9s; foreign tom
mage duties, s34,2S2.0S; other sources
s29, ,226.S2; total, sl.169,72S Grand total
for four months. S4,44S, ,4S1.90.
The times., 1899-07-30
The Mortality Record.

The following deaths were recorded at the Dis
trict Health Office yesterday: Joseph Scott Mad
dren, so years; Amanda Hogeland, IS years;
George L. Taylor. 73 years; Henry j, Pearce, 72
years; Margaret n. Lemons, So years; Patrick
Sullivan, so years; Mary A. Burgess, 4j years;
Henry Eddes, "a years; Maize Boland. 20 years
Roster Persons, II years; Katie Shpley, years;
Margaret Harriss, year; George Theodore Brock,
l year; Lulu KiTper, 8 months; Virginia Burton,
months; W. II. Harrison, months; Virgie
Terry. months: Gladys Quailes. months;
Marguerite Weldon i month; infant OF Lucy
Brown, days.
The times., 1899-07-30
Pnrker,s Side of Ii.

John s Parker, a farmer Of near Fonestviile.
Md, who was arrested in this city few days
ago for assautins Washington Wright Tor whom
he was working. was fined SI5 on Friday by
Maryland justice OF the peace which he prouut-
ly paid Parker says the story Of the assault AZ
related to the Washington officers. was false He
says he did hit Wright with chair for calling.
his wife several names More that that he slvs
Wright was not seriously injured, as alleged. The
statement TO which Parker most objected is
that he had served in the penitentiary. He SAYS
that IS absolutely false. The information re-
gardinc Parker's character, which reached here,
was, ii is said. brought by the Maryland officials
and by them told TO the police officials here.
The times., 1899-07-30
The Work of the Courts.

There was no session OF any of the branches
of the Supreme Court Of the District yesterday,
will there be any tomorrow. During the last
fifteen days Justice Bardley has been attending
to the business in all branches of the court and
tomorrow the third swing among the justices
will be made and Justice Cole will attend to
all matters presented for consideration. The
grand jury was in session several days last
week, and it is expected will make a report
Tuesday or Wednesday. Ii has several matters
under consideration which demand careful inves-
tigation which has necessitated the long delay
in making its final presentment before taking a
recess.
The times., 1899-07-30
DIR. John vnn Rensselaer, Appointed.

\ change yesterday made in the Board
Of Pension Examining Surgeons for the Dis
trct of Columbia DIR. John Van Rensselaer, OF
this city, was appointed TO succeed DR.. E
Tompkins. who was dismissed. This is enc Of
the changes wherein Commissioner Eyans has
taken advantage of President McKiuley's recent
order lifting the various boards OF pension eN
aminiug surgeons out Of the classified service.
1t is known that DR.. Van Rensselaer, is a poll
tical friend OF the President and for this reason
it is said he takes the place Of Dr. Tompkins,
who was appointed on the board during President
Cleveland's Administration.
The times., 1899-07-30
Foot Crushed by Cars.

Walter Hardy, eighteen wears old, fell from
freight car on the Pennsylvania Railway. between
this city and Baltimore, last night. and was
verey injured Hardy was trying to beat his way
from here to Baltimore, and sudden jerking
Of the car threw him from his perch on the
bumpers. He fell beneath the wheels and the
passed over his foot. His cries attracted the
attention OF the train hands, and the train was
stopped short distance from where the accident
occurred The injured was placed IN
car and brought TO this city and conveyed to
the Emergency Hospital. where his wounds were
dressed. 1t is thought it will be necessary to
amnutate his foot
The times., 1899-07-30
Funeral of Mrs. Gertrude James.

The funeral Of the late Mrs. Gertrude James,
who died on Friday afternoon at her residence,
l52s Sixteenth Street northwest, will be conducted
from there tomorrow at 4;S0 p. m, the Rev. L.
NJ Pofenberger, assistant rector OF ST. Thomas
Episcopal Church, officiating. The remains will
be taken to Rochester n Y. Immediately after
ward. and the interment will be made at Mount
Hone Cemetery The committal will be per-
formed by a minister of that city. The deceas-
ed was the widow oi tlTe late Henry b. James,
who was chief of the customs division Of the
Treasury Department from ls60 until lsSj.
The times., 1899-07-30
New Captains for BattIeships.

Capt. Henry C. Taylor, of the battle
ship Indiana, who, on being relieved from
the command of that vessel, will be sue
ceeded by Capt. Francis W. Dickins AS
sistant Chief of the Bureau of Navigation,
has been selected to command the receiving
ship Vermont at the Brooklyn navy yard.
change in the command of the battle
ship Iowa, now at San Francisco, will occur
shortly. Captain Terry will be relieved
by Capt. Caspar F. Goodrich, at present in
command of the cruiser Newark
The times., 1899-07-30
The Mystery Cleared Up.

Business during these dull days has taken
sudden jump in the neighborhood OF SIS Ninth
Street northwest II appears that the enterprising
young firm, p. S. Warren g. Co., are attracting
customers 10 their store by offering the best
Oils, Paints Glass Mirrors, and other accessories
al the lowest possible prices. Tiffany Floor Oil
and Columbia Floor Stain at this store for 81
per gallon.
The times., 1899-07-30
A Barrscnde Permit Granted.

The Commissioners yesterday granted permis-
sion for the placing of barricades across the side
walks in front OF the old Department Of Justice
Building, which is being demolished as far as
ten feet exterior to the curb stone into the
roadway. These blrricades are 10 he removed
each day upon cessation OF the work. As fast
as the old material is taken from the building
it is to be hauled away, Storage upon the road
way will not be permitted by the Commissioners
Ii is stipulated that when dry rubbish, apt TO
produce dust is handled. it must be kept wet
or covered TO prevent it being blown about by
the wind
The times., 1899-07-30
Fell ON Hot Goals.

Patrick Keenan,, twenty-six years old. a fireman
employed by the Washington Gaslisht Company
at the gas-house, at the corner of Twenty-sixth
and C Streets northwest. was severely burned by
falling on bed Of hot Goals Keenan, was en-
gagged in removing ashes from the furnace when
he slipped and feIl, falling on the Goals He was
removed to his home 2iOi Street northwest in
No. patrol wagon.
The times., 1899-07-30
Severely burned.

Thomas Brown, colored, was severely burned
about the face, hands. and arms while attempts
ing to extinguish blaze caused 10y the expos-
ion OF gasoline stove at his home 5s7 Dreager
Street southwest, at late hour last night. lie
was taken 10 the Emergency Hospital. where his
wounds were dressed and he was aitcrward sent
to his home. Carrie Smms, a small colored girl
who was in the room At the time Of the fire. was
also slightly burned. The house was damaged
to the extent OF 80.
The times., 1899-07-30
The Trap Demolished.

The horse attached to a trap belonging to Pat
rick Mann became frightened at the electric cars
while standing at the corner Of Seventh and +
Streets northwest last night and ran away. The
animal dashed down Seventh Street and brought
up against awning pole, demolishing the trap.
No one was in the vehicle at the time and no
person was injured
The times., 1899-07-30

Suit was filed against Stephen B, Priest yes
terday for $l.lOO by Albert Z. Phelps and George
F. Phelps for breach of contract. The plaintiffs
aver that they agreed with the defendant to
furnish certain material and labor in the con-
struction Of four houses in University Place
in the District and were willing and offered
several times TO proceed with the work, but
were prevented by the defendant.
The times., 1899-07-30
To Send the prairie to Europe.

1t has been decided by the Navy Depart
ment to send the Prairie to Europe. The
trip will probably not be made until next
winter, when it is thought she will carry
the Government exhibit for the Paris Ex-
position. 1t is said she will then be Or
dered to remain on the European station
and form the nucleus of the squadron
which 1t is intended to maintain there.
The times., 1899-07-30
An Old Mnn Injured.

j. II. Lawrence seventy-two years old tripped
and iel at the corner OF Seventh Street and Flor
ida Avenue northwest yesterday afternoon and re-
ceived a severe cash the head. lie was re-
moved to his home, 1908 Fifth Street northwest
where his wounds dressed.
The times., 1899-07-30
Lace Curtains Cause n Fire.

A small fire caused by the wind blowing the
lace curtains attached to the window against
gas jet. occurred at the home of Miss Harmer,
NIB G. Street northwest, at about O'Clock last
night. The fire department was summoned by
an alarm turned in from box l35, and the flames
were soon eXtinguished.
The times., 1899-07-30
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS
Porto Rican Customs.

A report covering the customs transac-
tions of the several Porto Rican ports for
the first six months of 1899 has just been
made public by the War Department. The
total amount received is S746. 74204.
The times., 1899-07-30
Judge Day Feels Better.

Judge William R. Day writes to Chief
Clerk Michael of the State Department,
from Sapphire, Jackson county, N. c.,
where he is spending the summer, that his
health is greatly improved and that he eX-
poets to return to Canton in the fall in
good condition
The times., 1899-07-30
Al Inmn ExnIndes.

The explosion of lamp caused small fire in
the stable belonging to Garret, Allen, 1929 1
Street northeast, at s:55 last night. The blaze
was eXtinguished through the combined efforts
Of Policeman o'Dea, of the Ninth precinct, and
Mr. Allen. Damage, s5.
The times., 1899-07-30
Spanish Merchants VIII Fight.

A statement just received by the Treasury De-
partment from the British Consul at Barcelona
gives figures showing that Spain found a market
for siO.O00,0Oo worth of goods annually in Cuba.
Porto Rico. and the Philippines. The report also
states that the Spanish manufacturers will not
give up this trade without q struggle
The times., 1899-07-30

Pure as the mountain streams, are Heurich's
Senate, Maerzen, and Lager Beers. and when You
drink a cool glass OF these refreshing beverages
you will feel inspired to say with Milton that
zone sip Of this will bathe the dropping spirits
with delight beyond the bliss OF Dreams" 'Phone
G31, Arlington Bottling Co., for 4 case.
The times., 1899-07-30
-N CnttIe nrder nerokeh.

An order for $1,000 head OF cattle to he sent
10 Cuba Tor breeding purposes was yesterday re-
yokcd by the Department OF Agriculture on the
ground that it could not arrange for inspection
Of cattle in Cuba, rs this duty belongs to the
War Department which will now have direction
of the matter, and will ill the order.
The times., 1899-07-30
Tea Must BE Kent Clean.

Assistant Secretary spaalding, OF the Treasury
Department, has issued order to customs Of
ficers TO the effect that all samples of tea sent
from ports of importation to ports where tea
examiners are stationed must be packed in clean
tin boxes so that the flavor of the samples may
not be affected.
The times., 1899-07-30
A,ursEMEN1s TODAY

Glen Sligo-AnIliscmentS.
Chevy -Illuminations band concert.
Glen Echo Park-Band concert, $50 p. M
Excursion TO Marshall Hall. steamer Manchester,
today at II a. m, 2:30, and $3.50 p. m.
Excursion 10 River View. steamer Samuel J.
Pentz, at II a. m, 2:i5. and 6:l5 p. III.
The times., 1899-07-30
SUNDAY, JULY 30, 1899.
The Weather Prcdiction.

Fair Sunday, with prospects Of thunder storm
and cooler Sunday afternoon; fair Monday; th
cool weather will last till Tuesday at least; ligh
southerly winds, becoming northwesterly.
The times., 1899-07-30

W A. o'Meard, Inspector and Measurer Of
Wood in the Potomac District, yesterday report
ed to the Commissioners that he measured H.
los cords oi wood during the last fiscal year.
The times., 1899-07-30
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
An Inspectors Pay,
Another wood Mcnsurer,s Rcport.

The compensation OF Henry Storey, an in
spector in the Engineer Department, has been
fixed at S4 per day.
The times., 1899-07-30
TEMPERATURE.
THE sun AND MOON.

Highest temperature yesterday. 4:30 p. MS
Lowest temperature yesterday, a. m.......-..d q
The times., 1899-07-30
PHASES OF THE MOON FOR JULY.

Sun rose. ......4:5s AN. sun sets.....7:1i P
Moon rises. IL 80 Pm. Moon sets.
The times., 1899-07-30
TEE TENDERS TOO HIGH
The Construction of Truck Houses
Likely to Be Delayed.

A Rise In Building Materials Sends
AyniInble-Schcmi How to Erect
Mt Least One station in George
town-Thc Plans May BE Changed.
The times., 1899-07-30
TIDE TARIE

ew ................ sth Full .22d
irst quarter. 10th Last quarter. .29th
The times., 1899-07-30
We Must Rid Ourselves of Our Stock

Conditions demand follow the ridescent
this sale you'll have travel far accomplish
hr SAVINGS LET all ioin the procession
The times., 1899-07-30
STREET LIGHTING.

.ow tide. de.................s:35 AN. and SAG PM.
High tide. de................l:4O AN. and 2:Oi PM.
The times., 1899-07-30
S. Kann, Sons & Co.
The Busy Corner.
4 Days Of the Greatest Selling
Ever Known to Woman
or Mankind!

clearance of the best values in house Four days
which will be memorable trade Every item adver
will hold good until then. This conjmc
with great Rebuilding Sale is sufficient stare all
establishment Quality will reign supreme while prices
remain a secondary consideration
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03

ed .'cod liver oil'' from the express car one day. One of these cases came down heavily and broke. A small brown stream issued from its cracks. Everyone smelled it. The deputy marshal's nose was no keener than the others. A half dozen boxes on the truck were so alike that the marshal broke all open and five jugs of whiskey fell to his lot. Each of those he broke with d crack of his heel and the hungry sand drank the brown fluid up. Surrounding the sacrifice were grouped lean white men, whose jaws dropped for the .liquor that the sand licked up, and blank ct Indians would have given a moccasin colored pony for sip.
 When you go to the Indian ter ritory leave your flask behind, be- cause otherwise you are likely to go to jail. Red men and red liquor cannot mix without trouble.- Kansas City Star.
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03

Ne regret the action of the House in passing the bill making women ineligible to clerical posi- tions in our legislature-which passed the House Saturday by a vote of 50 to 33-and hope it will meet the defeat it so justly deserves in the Senate I he bill is uncalled for, unjust and un- gallant These positions should be awarded according to merit and qualifications and the lady applicants are often more capa- ble and efficient than those oi the opposite sex
 The reason advanced by some for tavoring this measure is that often an unWOmanlv scramble Is made to obtain these posi- tions. Bahl Each legislator has the right to give or withhold his support and influence and the unwomanly candidate should there be onc-could easi- ly be left on the first ballot thereby working no hardship on the modest, refined, capable, worthy and, withall of these sometimes, needy young ladies who oppose her. That Arkan- sas women are either incapable or unwolnanly, as this proposed law indirectly implies, we deny and enter a vigorous protest against the removal of their ele- vating and refining influence from the hall of our state legisla- ture Arkansas Is, and has a right to be, proud of her cultured and beautiful daughters and we trust our solons will stand aside and give them a trial.
 The above we find in the Cleveland County Herald, edit ed by brother Stanfeld. who is a member of the present legisla- ture, but the article was most likely written by his talented wife, who was editor of the pa per before her marriage with Mr Stanfeld. But in either event is strong, forcible and correct.
 The women of this day and generation have to fight life's
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03

The Texarkanian says this talk of $4, 900 salaries for rail road commissioners is all bosh, that Georgia pays her Commiss- toners $1, ,50O to $2,000, and that we can get our best talent for the Georgia figures. We do not agree with the Texarkanian, as usual. The man with the ca pacitv to understand and regu- late the railroad business of a great state, is worth more than $1, ,5OO or $2, ,0O0 per annum,- - and if we understand the .enti= ment of the people they do not want any broken down political hacks for the commissionerships. If the Commission idea had it's origin ill the desire to furnish a few more men with jobs, plenty ofthem can be found who would take the places at $500 to $1, cooper annum. The World does not see any sense in having a commission at all, but if we are to have one we should have men of the highest pfobity and most unimpeachable character, and they are not secured for a paltry $1, 900 per annum. Cheap wages make cheap men.-Helena World.
 The MoNTICELLoNIAN, like the World, has never believed that q railroad commission would work the wonders for the coun- try that some other people seem to think 1t would; but we would have no objection to a reason able commission bill that would be entirely just to both the peo- pie and the railroads.
 The latter are necessities in all progressive countries, and even fl they come high they must be endured \ commission that would impartially regulate the trafic, and at the same time al- low the railroads a reason able margin on their investments, after all expenses were paid, could do no harm, and might be worth the amount of salaries paid the commissioners; but a narrow-minded set of men, who would pander to popular preju- dice against railroad corpora tions, and by their rulings make investments in railroad property unprofiitd E, would result to the great dy tri,,,e.lt- of the whole ;',';: s. ts..'ti '.1 ,'' J. 'j ;.:' :s
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
KEEPING WHISKEY FROM REDS

The United States government has wonderful anipathy toward the introduction of whiskey into the Indian Territory, and neces- sarily, afterward, into the Indians. It is an old story of the love of an Indian for whiskey-it surpasses all other love. An Indian with a pint of fire water under his breech clout is an element that disturbs the natural serenity of the beauti- full Indian territory; he longs for scalps, which passion the govern ment has long endeavored to stamp out.
 But whiskey occasionally gets into the Indian territory. There are too many railroads running through it to keep whiskey away altogether. The man who takes the seductive fluid into that coun- try, even most innocently to cure his own snake bites. runs risk that Is not to be disregarded. The country is full of United States marshals and their deputies and DOSseuen. A United States mar shal's possemen has a nose for whiskey longer than that of Cy- rano De Bergerac. There are @fees and things connected with finding whiskey in the Indian territory. And yet there can be no doubt that the abolishment of whiskey from the Indian territory is a good thing and has saved many a white man $ black hair.
 Passengers going through Indian, territory have had their valises opened and their whiskey taken, from them and their bodies thrown into jail before now. The only safe way to import whiskey into that country is in one own com fortable impenetrable iusides Otherwise it may be found, ana then there is the trouble. A re- speetable American citizen recent. ly had his valise rayished by United States deputy marshal in the Creek nation and half pint of whiskey cost him nearly ssoo, before he was safe and free.
 On the Choctaw railroad recent ly an assignment of whiskey was, discovered by a shrewd deputy marshal. The express company landed truck load of cases mark