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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-20
THE COLLEGE BOAT RACES.
What is Said ut Harvard, Columbia,
Yale and Pennsylvania.


A special from Cambridge, Mass, de-
scribes the feeling at Harvard over the
failure to arrange a race with Cornell, as
follows:
at Is the general impression here that
Cornell is afraid of the reputation that she
has won of late years, and is afraid of Har-
ward and Yale. now that both are out for
blood. BY racing at Poughkeepsie Cornell
has an advantage over any other Compel
itor that is almost insurmountable. Hav-
ing done her entire preliminary training
at Lake Cayuga in proverbially calm water.
she arrives at Poughkeepsie with an al
most finished crew, while Harvard, used to
the rough Charles river, and Yale, to an
open sea harbor, bring in crews in a far
less finished state, and never have chance
to round their men up 1t has taken the
Crimson and Blue two years to find this
out, but they have learned the lesson so
we'll that Cornell need never expect to see
them on the Hudson river course again"
A prominent member of the Pennsylvania
University rowing committee said:
I'VE entertain precisely the same views
as to rowing at New London that Cornell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-20
Joseph Shilling Acquitted.

The case of Joseph Shilling, the young
man charged by Annie Sullivan with being
responsible for her unfortunate condition
and who was arraigned a couple of weeks
ago before Judge Scott on the statutory
charge, was concluded today. The delay
in settling the case was due to the illness
of one of the Jurors, Mr.. Miller, who was
taken sick after the arguments had COM
menced, and after Lawyer Siilers had con-
cluded his address in behalf of the defend
ant. The complainant, who was in court
today. had testified that Shilling had be-
trayed her under promise OF marriage
while the defendant had in turn denied ali
her allegations.
Mr.. Muliowney for the government adj
dressed the jury and made a strong plea
for conviction, laying particular stress upon
the excellent character the girl had always
borne. The jury was out only a few min
utes and rendered a verdict exonerating
young Shilling of the charges
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-20
Wash. B. Williams, 9TH s d

Forced methods, patent processes,
fictitious flavorings, are all foreign to
the system used by the proprletors
of the @. 0. Taylor Whiskeys.
Age can only come to liquors by
periods OF time No bottle OF
q. O. TAYLOR Whiskey is ever offered
for sale that hasn't seen several sum-
mers OF real age.
No individual or firm in America
can furnish genuine c. o. Taylor
Whiskey except in sealed bot
ties bearing the firm name sig
nature OF the sole proprietors,
Chester II. Graves & Sons, Boston,
Mass. The generality of licensed
dealers and grocers who have a repu-
tation for fair and honorable dealing
supply &c. O. T." when it is ordered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-20
TAKOMA PARK AFFAIRS.
Temperance Lecture Last Night
Whist Club Meeting-Bricfs.

The Beauchamp lecture at the Presbyte-
rian Church last night was a decided sue
cess The church was crowded, and the
speaker was often interrupted with ap-
pause. He will give another lecture in
Takoma this evening at the public hall,
and may be called upon again Saturday
evening by the citizens of the Park, al
though it Is not positively settled whether
the hall can be secured for that night
The Takoma Whist Club held it's second
meeting for this season Wednesday even
ing at the home of Mayor Shedd The
prize, handsomely framed picture of the
Madonna, was won by Mr.. Curtiss.
An all-day meeting Of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety and the Foreign and Home Missionary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-20

Societies of the Presbyterian Church was
neid at the residence of Miss Bitter, on Oak
avenue, yesterday
Mr.. 5. s. Fraes, who resides a short dis
lance from Takoma, while on his wav bome
WEDNESDAY, slipped to the ground and In
of Takoma was called and reduced ths
fracture. 'tie
Mr.. George N. Hodge, a member of Com.
pany Il, District of Columbia Volunteers
during our war with Spain, is lying dan
gerously Ill at his home here, a result. If is
thought, of exposure in the service.
Mr.. h e. Warren of the Park is copf1pad
to his home with a severe cold
Mr.. T. A. Lay, jr, has returned from ,
visit to friends at Redland, Md
1t pays to read the want columns of The
Star. Hundreds of situations ara fIlaf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-20
GIVES sHARKEY TWO WEEKS,

Fitzsimm Ons Withdraws Demand for
"a $4,000 Side Bet.
Robert Fitzsimmons, the champion pugil-
list, says in a letter to the Philadelphia
Press:
Il am the champion and am not disposed
to issue challenges to anybody, but wish
to go on record as saying that will accept
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-20

LEXINGTON, KY. January 2O.-The
local Trotting Association denies the pub
lished report that il is a member of the
western circuit, and says that the fall
meeting, October 8 to Ia, will be held in
dependent of all circuits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-20

HarNards base Ball Schedule.
The Harvard University base ball SEIZED
ule for 1899 follows:
Date; Team and place.
10 Univ of Virginia. at Charlottesville Va
Is Fredericksbg College. Fr.derickSbE, va
20 Georgetown Univ, Washington, u. Z.
u. FOrdham College New York
ID Manhattan College. New York.
70. Dartmouth, Cambridge.
"a Dartmouth, Cambridge.
- Williams. WIN amstoRn.
May . Exeter, Cambridge.
3. Bowdoin, Cambridge.
T. Columbia. Cambridge.
o. Amherst, Cambridge.
3D. Princeton Princeton.
16- Williams, Cambridge.
20 Univ. OF Pennsy lvania. PHILADELPHIA.
"a. Georgetown, Univ, Cambridge.
q. Princeton Cambridge.
80 Cornell Cambridge.
June 3. Brown Providence.
Z. Holy Cross. Worcester.
10. Univ. Of Pennsylvania, Cambridge,
Ia. Brown, Cambridge.
IL. Holy Cross, Cambridge.
%. Yale, Cambridge.
%. Yale, New Haven.
July l. Yale, New York lin case Of tiel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-20

does, which are that the course is unfit fol-
three crews, with fairness to all. There i:
absolutely nothing in the intimation il
New York papers that the champion Quak
ers hold the key to the situation, and thai
it is their refusal to row at New LOndOT
that renders impossible Cornell Y ale Har
ward race this year. We have not refused
to row there, because we have not beer
asked. Were Cornell TO request it, should
favor, out of courtesy to our old friend
transferring our race to the Thames, al
though we are well aware of the unfairness
of the course for three crews"
Walter Il. Peet coach of the Columbia
varsity crew, says that 1t is impossible fol
three eight-oared crews to row on the New
London course with equal advantage. He
reached this conclusion after taking sound
ings over the entire course. Columbia's
faculty and students are decided in favor
OF the Poughkeepsie course fer the inter
collegiate race.
Yale's rowing leaders declare that they
have exhausted their power of persuasion
in trying to induce Cornell to come to
New London to row in a triangular race
next June. President Preston of the Yale
navy said last night: "Cornel's attitude
makes it certain that there can be no tri-
angular race-that is, there cannot be II
Cornell continues to refuse to row at New
London. To say that we regret Cornell's
answer is expressing it mildly"
Mt. Pleasant Athletic Club.
The Mount Pleasant Athletic Club Will
hold a smoker in its club house on How
ard avenue next Tuesday evening. The list
of local talent procured for that event is
exceedingly good and a very merry evening
is promised all who attend
Mr. c. ]. Mueller, captain of the M P
A c. basket ball team, met with a very
serious accident some time ago, injuring
one eye, from the effects of which he has
been compelled to resign the captaincy of
the team. 1t was with many regrets that his
resignation was accepted, as Mr.. Mueller
was a very good player and exceedingly
popular with the members of the club.
During the racing season just past he car
ried the club colors to victory in many a
close contest, he having won the District
championship from a field of such riders
as Wilson, Counselman, Smith, harrington,
etc.
Mr.. NJ. Smith. another very popular mem
Der of the club, has been elected captain
to fill the vacancy caused by the resigna-
ton of Mr.. Mueller. Captain Smith will, in
all probability, remodel the team, and fees
confident of being able to make 1t a win
ming one. The club will play its next game
of basket ball on January rs with the East
ern Athletic Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-20
Taffy.
Haryard's Base Ball -

make the dates for the Cleveland tourna-
ment February 10 and IL
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1t pays to read the want columns of The
star Hundreds Of situations are filed
through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-20
Csc for ST Garments.

1.-THE Half-wool ION ita'' Combination Suits,
in black, gray and white. These glove-fitting
garments have Just the right proportion of wool
for comfort and health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-20

CJJanuary clearing sale prices on FuTIi-
ture, Carpets and DIap"ries.
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Sc for Rabbits Soap.

Cy51c for Toe Heavy Wash Boilers. copper
bottom. Zoe for 15c Galvanized Pals, with
riveted handles. &c for 39c Family Size
Clothes Baskets. Basement.
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elegant s1l Sill Plush and GO I'm
Satin Damask Baby Carriages at R1 oOV
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a8c for Csc Hosiery.

CFSuperior Fast Black Hose. Those for la
dies have double soles, sizes s TO 10. Those
for children have double knees, sizes AZ to o
for girls, to II for boys.
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39c for soc Skates.

u Superior Extension Roller Skates. with
leather tops. Basement floor for these.
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The Harvard University base ball sch
ule for 1899 follows:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-07
FOR GARRISON DUTY.

Upon the Transports decks we wind,
Five hundred men and more;
A cheering weeping crowd behind,
A long, long voyage before.
"Good luck, old chapw Farewell, dear
heart"
Were off! Hurra, hurraw
Beneath the bows the ripples part,
At last we're under way.
And many a young lieutenant signs,
And thinks of yester eve;
And many private wipes his eyes
Upon dusty sleeve.
But every heart is brave and true,
In tune with duty's call;
Let home and kindred fade from
view,
Stanch soldiers are we all.
Ger seashore post and mountain fort,
And sand and prairie flowers,
The winds that with the colors sport
Will miss the kiss of ours;
While men who chased Apache Kid,
And fought ut Wounded Knee,
Must now recount the deeds they did
For ears across the sea.
We change the oak and pine for palm,
The cactus spike for cane;
And taps" the soldiers evening
psalm,
The echoes WOO in vain.
But tho mid alien scenes we stand,
An alien sky above,
From here, as from our motherland,
Floats out the flag we love.
Edwin L. ,Sabin, in Youths Com
paniOn.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-07

married to William G. Whitney in st,
Savior's Church ut Bar Harbor, in the
presence of few friends. Mr.. Whit.
ney had been widower then for -four
years. His first wife and the second
Mrs. Whitney had been friends for
some years and the families were fire.
quently together. Mrs. Whitney was
related to many families well known in
New York society, as, for example, the
Kanes, Wtnthrops and Oelrichses.
Mrs. Whitney met in 1898 with the nc.
cident which resulted in her death. On
Feb. 81 she was riding to one of the
hunts at Aiken, S. @. While she was
riding under u bridge her head struck
a timber. She had frequently ridden
under the same bridge without acct
dent But it happened on this day
that she was riding a hunter much
larger than the horse she habltually
rode. She was knocked off the horse
md ever after that time was practic-
ally helpless invalid. She was re.
moved to New York as soon as her
condition made 1t possible. Later she
was removed in her husbands yacht to
Bar Harbor, and finally was taken to
Westbury, L. l. Mrs. Whitney had al
ways been fond of racing, and spe-
cial track was laid out for her at West.
bury so situated that she could watch
the contests on 1t from window of her
room. Mrs. Whitney had two daugh.
tiers by her first husband and they sur.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-07
A Distant Brother.

A Boston woman had servant
named Norah, a rosy ch1ee,.ed girl, who
received frequent calls from a young
man, of within she often spoke as, me
brother" The CONSERVATION of her
mistress may be guessed when one day
Norah announced that she was soon
to marry the stalwart "Tim."
"What do you mean, Norah?" de-
manded the lady, feeling that poor
trick had been played upon her.
you've always spoken of Tim as your
brother to me-"
"Yis, ma'am," said the blushing
Norah. ~ always thought Of him so,
ma'am, whites he was making up his
mind; but he's been so bowld as to re.
mind me, ma'am, that he's only me
brother-in-law's brother, afther ALP
Youths Companion,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-07
MRS WILLIAM @. WHITNEY.
For Many Years She Was One of so-
cicty's Handsomest Lenders.

Mrs. William O. Whitney, who died
recently, Mt the Whitney country home
ON Long Island, was one of three hand.
some daughters of DR.. William May, of
Baltimore, and was long a social lead.
or. AS girl Edith May visited Ger.
many with her father and there met
Capt Randolph, a dashing officer of
the English army. Randolph was
married, but fell in love with the beau.
tiful American and went England
for divorce. He got it. ing before
this DIR. May had taken his daughters
back to Baltimore, as he dN, not ap.
prove Of the English officers atten.
tons. Capt. Randolph came to this
country later, when he was free to
marry. and DR.. May gave his consent.
The marriage took place. Capt. Ran.
dolph was stationed in Canada and
there the family lived until his death.
Then the widow returned to New York.
Her means were modest, but she was
popular in society.
Mrs. Whitney remained n widow for
some years after the death of her first
husband. On Sept. 20, 1896, she was
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-07
The aborigines of the islands are the

The aborigines Of the islands are the
Negritos, a puny. miserable, dwarf
race. AS the Malays swept up through
the archipelago the Negrltos were
driven into the most remote and uncoy-
eted parts. Though not of true negro
stock, they are much blacker than the
Malays, and their intelligence is far
lower. The total number is estimated
at $4,000.
Island of Luzou.
Luzon Is the largest, most populous,
most developed, and most civilized of
the Philippines. 1t has an area of A..
600 square miles, or over onc-third the
whole area of the archipelago, about
tive-eighths of the whole population,
the only railroad, and the only factor
les. 1t Is the seat Of the capital, and it
contains fifty times as many foreign
ers as all the rest of the islands put to-
gether. Luzon is supposed to support
100000 inhabitants. OF these, 80 per
cent. are civilized to a certain extent.
In development, Luzon, though the
most advanced of the Philippines, is
disgracefully backward. There is one
little, badly managed railroad, 12O
miles in length. The highroads, TWEEN.
ty miles inland, are either lacking alto
gether or are merely trails There are
no fiat-bottomed steamers on the larger
rivers, though they could do thriving
business. The sugar mills are operated
by buffalo power. In consequence, par
TALLY ayhnuSfnd cryor lopd po,, NJ.
ila, or other ports, brings over 500 an
acre, while further back in the coun-
try land third more fertile brings $50
Manila sprawls over good deal of
ground, being built up on both sides of
the River Pasig, and including rice
fields and other submarine territory.
Its population is about 100000, which
is small considering Its area, but large
considering Its opportunities. OF this
number two-thirds are natives, 10000
Chinese, $4,000 Chinese half-breeds.
$4,000 Spanish half-breeds, and 5000
Spanish. Previous to the war the
Americans and English together mum.
bcred 400. Contrary to general belief.
the city is neither pretty nor unhealthy.
Earthquakes cause houses to be con-
structed broad and squat, with tin
roofs. This prevents beauty, and 1t
must be said in the Spaniards' favor
that it is excellently well drained.
which pervents Ill health. In 1893 cleo
trio light was substituted for oil, and
In the same year an American fire en-.
CINE was brought over. Fires are
common, and blaze started In a ma
tive shack spreads fast. Manila's chief
interest lies in its commerce. 1t is the
tollgate Of the Philippines.
The Smaller Islands.
OF the 1000 islands which constitute
the Philippine archipelago the number
inhabited is between SO and 80 per cent,
The smaller islands resemble in phys!-
cal characteristics and Inhabitants the
larger islands to which they are near
est. Occasionally an entire island be-
longs to single planter, and usually
in such case 1t is land of milk and
honey for the natives. The padrone is
of necessity kindly, else he would most
infallibly disappear. There is plenty to
eat, and not too much to do. The
padrone's lot is easy, too. He merely
has to sit on his own veranda and ul-
low the Philippine soil to make him
rich,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-07
A THRILLING SCENE AT HAVANA.
A Missionary Urges Forgiveness for Spain
In Dramatic Fashion.

Sometimes mere personal force and
insistence, especially in cause which
is regarded as sacred by its champion
will in Il moment overcome long stand
ing hatred. The Cuban people have
many reasons to regard the Spanish
in their island with deep resentment
Their ordinary feeling toward them is
one of hatred, but there are many men
among them who are trying to put an
end to the feeling for the sake of the
future good of the island.
One advocate of reconciliation is the
Rev. DIR. Diaz, a missionary of the
Baptist Church in Cuba. He has in
Havana n considerable congregation
One of the correspondents relates that
on recent evening, when five hun.
dred Cubans were assembled Mt his
Gethsemane Church, he filled them all
with emotion by holding up to their
gaze Mauser rifle.
This" he said, sis the weapon with
which Spain killed SO many of our
people. But we forgive her, and to
show our honesty of purpose, we will
not use it on her people now that we
have chance. Instead, we will for
get all about it, and throw this piece
| aside"
There were cries of mo! MOI! and
I'VE can never forgive" from the eX-
cited audience; but DIR. Diaz threw the
gun aside and went on to enforce his
lesson, using in turn sword and a
small cannon much us he had used
the Mauser rife. Finally he held aloft
an old Spanish flag, and there came
instantly fierce cries and loud protests
from the audience.
Holding up his hand for silence until
the uproar ceased, the speaker said,
"And what ought we to do with
this?"
Burn it! Destroy it! Stamp upon it!'
shouted the audience. But Doctor
Diaz shook his head.
no" he said, 1--WE will not burn it;
we must not. This is the banner of d
country which was once great. Her
flag is about all she has in the world
now! BY this fiag we have been
wronged, scattered, slaughtered; but 1t
is the flag of our fathers just the
same. Do not forget that Shall we
throw 1t away as we did the Mauscr,
the sword and the cannon? l say no.
Let us do with this what will show
that we can have pity for u fallen
foe, who was once of our own people"
Thereupon the speaker folded the
flag closely and placed it near his
heart
LET it remain there" he said. qui-
city, while for few moments hush
fell upon the congregation, more ex-
pressive of forgiveness than any
words could have bcen.-Youth's
Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-07
Her NIairsty's Plate.

The plate at Windsor is stated ito be
of the value Of f1,SO0,OOO. 1t includes a
gold service ordered by George w,
which will dine 40 persons, and one of
the finest wine-coolers in the world,
added to the collection by the same
monarch; u shield formed of snuff-box-
es worth 10000, and thirty dozen plates
worth 100000. There is also variety
Of pieces brought from abroad and
India. The latter include a peacock
made of precious stones of every de-
scription. worth 100000, and Tippoo's
foot-stool, tigers head with crystal
teeth and solid inget of gold for his
tonOua
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-07

epSlu houSc plOCh Ut Nlllo.
A telephone line is being erected be-
tween Hartford and Runnells.
Two deaths have recently occurred in
Davenport from spinal meningitis.
The postmaster's salary ut GAINESVILLE
will be increased to 81 400 on July 1.
Ten head of cattle belonging to farmer
near Dubuque were killed by lightning.
Ben Mathews of Davenport was killed
in railroad accident at Big Horn, wyo
AS the result of revival meetings held
in Creston, 100 conversions are reported.
The Gibson Coal Company at Des
Moines has acceded to the demands of the
strikers.
The library trustees at Des Moines have
decided to build this year and will let the
contracts Mt once.
BY stick flying up and striking her in
the eye Mrs. Hermuth of West Point is
likely to lose her sight.
The City Council at Dubuque has in
creased the wages of street laborers from
I.25 to 81 30 per day.
In the Neirling VS.. Binder breach Of
promise case Mt Burlington the Jury
awarded the plaintiff $1,000 damages.
a nurserymun at Audubon estimates
his losses of young trees by the cold
weather of the past winter at $1,000.
Charles o. Berg, foreman of the gang
working on Il bridge near Jordan, was
killed by falling derrick. his spine being
dislocated and one leg shattered. He died
soon after.
y wagon containing party of four was
preciptated into Walnut creek, near
Give, by the giving way of the approach.
One child was drowned and one danger
ously injured
Sixteen male students of the Dubuoue
high school were suspended because in
excess of patriotism over the return ot
the soldiers they remained away from
school without leave.
John Roy, farmer living near Winter.
set, made wedding contract with n wild.
ow of that city. He gave her 500 with
which TO purchase an outfit and she dis.
appeared with the money.
John Schneider, living on a farm near
New Providence, attempted suicide Inv
taking concentrated lye, while broodins
over ill health. Antidotes were admins.
The antisaloon people failed to fila
bonds and the right of appeal is gone. 50
that saloons can now be opened at WI.
ley Junction.
Moravia wants to build a court bouso
and present it to new county. to be com.
posed of northern Appanoose and southern
Monroe.
a suit for So. 800 damages has been filed
in the District Court at Burlington against
the b., G. II. & N. Railway by q. n
Bowen of Buckhorn, Ill. Mrs. Catharinc
Davis of Columbus Junction was killed
outright and Mrs. Bowen and nineteen
others more or less injured. Mrs Bowen
sustained n broken hip and other ininrirs
resulting in death.
One of the Woodman camps Mt Daven.
port has just given banquet to commem.
crate the fact of reaching a membership
of GOO.
While Oliver Murphy was drilling a,
well near Arlington, the ratchet holdinr
the crank shaft broke. the crank striking
him in the face injuring him in n shock.
ing manner.
John Schacffer was found dead in h,s
room at Davenport after IL long sickness
| He had lived in that city for more than
twenty years under an assumed namr
only revealing his true name when has
fatal sickness came upon him. His friends
are unable to solve the mystery connect
I'd with his life.