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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
A Singers Application for Divorce.

Annie G. Weir, known on the operate
and concert stage as Chrissie. Waltham,
this afternoon, through Attorney H b.
Moulton, filed suit for divorce against
James H. Weir. known In vaudeville as
James H. Waltham. The parties were
married January 6. 1894, while desertion is
alleged on the part of the respondent from
May L, 1897. During the three years they
lived together, so 1t is charged by the Pc
titioner, the respondent treated her in a
cruel, abusive and shameful manner often
infiicting blows upon her and applying to
her profane language and indecent names
and epithets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
FINANCES OF HAVANA PROVINCE
Unequaled Showing Made Under Adj
mfnistration of Gen. Brooke.

m1nfstratlOn OF zen. brooke.
HAVANA, June 23.-The Administration
Economical which Is charged with the dis
bursement of the finances Of the provisional
government of Havana and the province,
publishes a statement showing that from
January to May, inclusive. the receipts
were s763. 1874 and the expenses $17s 22S, the
balance being cash on hand. This causes
general establishment among the Cubans,
and is unprecedented In the history of Ha-
vana- Never before have the figures been
published openly. 80.
The officials formerly merely made semi
official statements, which were not Item
lied No TWO years of the Spanish regime
have yielded as much as the past Ave
months. The English La Lucha, In an esdi-
torial based on this fact. says the Cubans
and Americans are watching the results of
military rule. recognizing the immense in
fiuence which Will be exertsd In the future
political struggle by tho present campaign,
and adds: THE creates: praise IS due 10
the Americans here at this evidence of
their intent TO maintain methods of tao
striciest hoasety.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
FAILED AT ANNAPOLIS.
GridIey, Bagley and Busbce Below
the Standard in Mental Examination.

Word has reached the Navy Department
that three young men designated by Presi-
dent Mckinley to take the entrance exami-
nation at the Naval Academy have failed
in the examination. They are Gridley of
Pennsylvania, son of the gallant COM
mander of the Olympia, Admiral Dewey s
flagship in the battle of Manila bay; Bag
ley of North Carolina, brother of Ensign
Worth Bagley,- who lost his life at Car
denas, and Busbee of the District Of Co
lrmbia, a grandson of Rear Admiral Wor-
den, the hero OF the Monitor in the war
of the rebellion. All three of the young
men named failed in the mental examina-
ton. Young Elmer, son of the late Cap
tain Horace Elmer of the navy, passed a
creditable mental examina ton, but failed
to meet the physical requirements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
Colored Citizens of Frisco Propose 4
Erect One Here,

SAN FRANCISCO. June 20-Steps have
been taken by representative colored clti-
y ms Of San Francisco toward securing for
the race a national academy of music ia
be located at Washington, or near the
center Of the negro population of America
At Il meeting held at the Star King African
Methodist Episcopal Church a committee
Was appointed to map out the plans of pro-
c-luTg md intrust them TO David Lubln. a
prom bent san Francisco business man.
Who VII visit The east and prodnuagate the
IDEA thsrs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
INCREASE IN POLICE FORCE.
Appointments Will Probably Be Made
TOmOrr0yy--RumOrs of Changes.

ApDOfntm ents Will Probably Be Made
TOmOrrOvy--RumOrs of Changes.
It is believed the Commissioners will to-
morrow make the appointments under an
act Of the last Congress giving the police
force an increase of twenty-sfx men. TWEEN
ty-five privates and one sergeant are pro-
vided for, and the latter will necessarily
come from the ranks. 1t is probable that
the promotion from the ranks will fall to
either Officer Kraemer or Officer LYDIA
Both men are now acting sergeants. and
as the former ranks the latter in the mat
ter Of seniority, 1T is thought he will get
the promotion.
The twenty-six men who will probably
he appointed were notified to meet at po-
lice headquarters at o'clock this after
noon. They included four members Of the
fire department. Major Sylvester had the
men call on him in order that he might
see each man and form an idea of what
kind of a looking ofhcer he would make.
The major was greatly pleased at the
showing they MADE
to be made about, the, time these new men
go on duty. lust What they are, or whether
any are to be- made, the police officials Will
not say at this time rumor that one or
more iieutenafstsi will be reduced has been
denied. but sereralfseIgeants called at head
quarters todaX fos; Home reason. s
Interest Is centsred In the proposed
changes in the detsfGtive once. so far as Is
known. no redhfti9Hs are contemplated. but
duty in connec ton with this service, with
out any extra compensation.
There are many members of the force
who are wiIlNfe Hfsd anxious to fill these
places, but their names have not yet been
announced Several officers have been do
ing duty of this kiiA at the railroad depots
and other places, bit 1t is not yet known II
the civil service rules will apply and bring
about their PROMOTIONS.
Some of these men have made good
records. and 1t is stated Major Sylvester In
tends to rewsxd~tfsm by putting them in
the detective VfaceAI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
Terrific Explosion at Fort Pickens in
Pensacola Harbor.
Man KILLED By. FALLING DEBRIS
Colonel Frank Thinks Accident
Was Caused by a Fire.
THE DEPARTMENT NOTIFIED


MOBILE. Alas June GA special from
Pensacola, Fla, to the Item says:
The smaller magazine at Fort Pickens
blew up at 5:45 this morning, having
caught fire from some unknown cause, and
was completely wrecked. One corner of
the old fort storehonse and several build
ings used as quarters by the laborers while
at work on the new Notifications were de-
stroyed. Private Wells of Battery H was
killed and four men were badly injured,
one having his arm and leg broken.
Fort Pickens Is one of the defenses in
Pensacola harbor, Fort Baronicas and
Warrington being the others. Batteries H
and l., lst Artillery, are stationed at Ba-
ronlcaS and Pickens.r 1t is not known at
the War Department what portion or how
many soldiers are in Fort Pickens,. where
the explosion occurred. Secretary Long
has received a dispatch from Capt. Reising-
er, commandment of the Pensacola navy
yard Fla, which says:
Fire and heavy explosion at Fort Pick
ems. Have sent fire apparatus and work
ing force to assist
This dispatch has been forwarded to the
Secretary of War for his information.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
VIRGINIA MILITARY PARK.
ColoneIs wheeler and Bird to Inspe.
Battlehelds.

Colonies Wheeler and Bird OF the quar-
termaster's department left today to make
a. tour Of the battlefields OF Virginia, es-
pecially those Of The Wilderness, Freder-
'1cksburg and Spottsyivania, with instruc-
lions to report upon the best available site
for military park similar to those Of Get
tysburg. Chtckamauga and Vicksburs. yAl-
though Virginia was tho theater OF the
tablished In that state. The board which
visits the park does SO under provision OF
the last Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
BRINGS NEWS FROM DAWSON.
Steamer Tees Arrives at Victoria
With Fifty Passengers.

With Fifty Passengers.
VICTORIA, B. c.. June 20.-The steamer
Tees has arrived from Alaska with fifty
passengers from Dawson and a small
amount of gold dust, estimated at $4,000.
The news of the drowning of Tom Smith
of Ottawa in the Klondike river was
brought.
Steamers Australian ard Clifford Sifton
are stranded at Cariboo crossing. The
Greaacr blew a cylinder head off and was
forced to tie up.
At the Hootaiinqua the Tyreel is held up
with a hole in her side, and the Gold Star
is fast on Fifty-Mile river. The Canadian
struck a rock and bursted a steam pipe,
but no other damage was done.
The Tees brings what seems an incred-
ible report of a wonderfully rich strike on
Dahley river. in the Koyokuk district.
Chunks of virgin gold two inches square
are said to have been taken out, according
to arrivals a Dawson from Circle City and
Forty Mile The report caused stampede
from Dawson, it is said.
Dark Side of Life In k1Ondike.
PORT TOWNSEND, Wash, June pa
number of Klondikers who arrived here on
the steamer Dirigo present the dark side
of Klondike life. They say that Dawson is
crowded with idle men, who are willing to
work for most any wages. Thirty-five
cents an hour and board yourself is the
prevailing wages for common labor. They
say there are hundreds of men with no
prospects of securing work, and that the
only way they will be able to get out of the
country will be through government as
SistaQCe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
CROWDS GATHERING AT RENNE.
In Anticipation of Coming Trial of
Capt. Dreyfus.

PARIS, June 2O.-The approaching arrival
of Dreyfus at Rennes is causing an influx
of foreigners there. The hotels are besieged
with applicants for rooms, which command
immense prices.
The arrangements for the conveyance of
the prisoner from Brest have been made
with the greatest care, and it is believed
there is no danger of demonstrations.
Dreyfus is expected to reach Brest early
in the morning and precautions have been
taken TO prevent anybody from seeing him
either "A BreSt or at Rennes.
The Figaro today says it understands
Dreyfus will arrive at Rennes on June 30,
and that he will be landed elsewhere than
al Brest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
TO BE TORN DOWN.
The Department of Justice Building
to Be Demolished.

The old Department of Justice building
will be deserted in few days. The Court
Of Claims has been moved to the old Cor
coran Art Gallery and the library of the
department is now being transferred to the
same building.
Attorney General Griggs will soon take
steps to tear down the old building. He
will advertise for bidders for this work.
without cost to the government, the con-
tractors to profit by the material in the
building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
LETTERS NOT CENSORED.
Statement by Mr.. Waffle, Director o
Posts at Manila.

Posts at Manila.
= Published allegations that the mails sent
homeward by Nebraskan and other volun-
teers in the Philippines had been censored
at Manila have brought out an official de-
NAL by Director Of Posts Vaille at Manila
Director Vaille says:
'tIt il not necessary to assure you that
I am not risking my personal liberty by
allowing any letters to be tempered with,
and it will be useless to assure the origi-
nator of this absurd story of censorship of
the mails that he is mistaken, because he
knows that the story was manufactured
for political reasons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
CHESAPEAKE LAUNCHED TODAY.
New Practice Ship Christened by Miss
Elise Bradford.

BATH, Me-, June 2O.-The United States
practice vessel Chesapeake was launched
today from the Bath iron works yards. She
was christened by Miss Elise Bradford
daughter of Rear Admiral Bradford, chief
of the bureau Of equipment at Washing
ton. The launching was successful in every
particular The Chesapeake will be taken
to the Charlestown navy yard, where she
will be rugged and fitted for sea duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
A BRANCH POST OFFICE.
Union Building Leased at q Rental
$500 Per Annum.

$500 Per Annum.
The United States of America, by Chas
Emory Smith, Postmaster General. has
leased from the Union Building Company
two rooms on the ground floor of the Union
building, on G street between 9th and It'll
streets, to be used as branch post office
and to be known as station G. The lease
is for Ave years from April 1, 1899, and the
rent to be paid is s., 500 per annun. The
lessons are to furnish boxes. fixtures and
furniture, including free delivery furniture
when necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20

Strike on Akron Street Railway.
AKRON. Ohio, June 20.-The local street
car system was tied up by a strike this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
cREENBERRY REDDIrT CONVICTED.
Tennessee white Farmer Gets Ten
/ Years for killing Negress,

MEMPHIS, Tenn" June 20.-Greepberry
Redditt, white farmer of considerable
wealth and influence, was convicted today
ty Jury for numbering negress. Red
att shot Maggie Hobbs, who, he claimed
tried to kill him with a brick. The fury.
which was composed entirely of white cit.
liens. returned asveruint Of guilty Of muir
eiven ten years in tbs penitentiary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
Government Bonds.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers, 1419 F st, members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. La
denburg, Thalmann & Co., New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-20
LoUBET CALLS ON BOURGEOIS.
Former Premier Asked to Form
New Cabinet.

PARIS, June 20.-It is now said President
Loubet will ask NJ Bourgeois, the former
premier and minister of foreign affairs, to
form a new cabinet
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-03-17

The Miles Court of Inquiry heart
something at Chicago that made theil
eyes hang out on their cheeks. DR.
Shaw, who was surgeon of the Bird Iii
nois, said that ptomaines formed in the
canned beef as soon as opened and that
he believed that the meat was rotten
when it was put up. Three-fourths oil
it received by his command was buried
and the rest thrown away. Another
witness testified that the canned beef
had dead maggots in it, which must
have been in the meat when it was put
up, and that hungry dogs refused to eat
it. The court also found that there was
great carelessness in accepting the
beef, no inspection being made, Gen.
Eagan relying on the honesty Of the
contractors. Although Miles says the
court is hostile TO him, no fair man can
see how 1t can do otherwise than find
that he was absolutely right when he
declared that the canned beef was unfit
for use and that it was sent TO his army
under pretense OF experiment.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-03-17
TIE hoard Of trustees of the Fl,

The board of trustees OF the Houses
of Reform met at Lexington Tuesday
afternoon and besides doing much 9TH
err work, let contracts for the kitchen
equipment, laundry, beating and steam
plant and electric plant, aggregating
sl7, 7S5. There were many bidders, a
number from Kentucky, but the Ohio
men were lowest and the lowest bids
get the contracts, when the response
bility is shown 10 be good. All the
bids were accompanied by certified
checks for 10 per cent. OF the amount OF
work bid for and each contractor is
required to give bond and good security
for faithful compliance of contract. The
recently elected superintendent. Mr..
f. Fl. Doak, formerly Of the Tennessee
Industrial School, was present and will
at once see that the farm is put In con-
dition for a big crop. Buildings for
the accommodation of $50 boys are in
progress to be completed June l.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-03-17
The RIGHT KIND OF A GIRL-O,

THE RIGHT KIND OF A GIRL'-Once
| was young but now am old, and I've
never seen a girl unfaithful TO her
mother that ever came to be worth a
no-eyed button TO her husband. IL is
not a guess. 1t is the law OF God. II
isn't exactly In the Bible, but IL is writ
ten large and awful 10 the miserable
life OF many a mis6t home. I'm talk
ing for the boys this time. u one of
you chaps ever come across a girl that,
with face full OF roses, says as you
come TO the door, III cant come In for
80 minutes, for the dishes are not wash.
ed" you wait for that girl. You sit
right down ON the doorstep and wait
for aer, cause some other fellow NAV
come along and carry her of and right
there you have lost an angel. Walt fer
that girl and then stick TO her like a
burr TO mules tail. --Ex.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-03-17
THE PRELIMlNARIES.
"Are YOU armed, STRIP

care you armed, sirY"
"No, sir; regret to say that 7 am
not"
"what Not armed. and you must
have known that you must fight me
when we mety"
"No, sir; I am sorry that | am not
armed"
What perfect carelessuess F! How
long will 1t take you to get gun, sir?"
about 10 minutes, | think"
"Well, then, hurry up, you redhead-
ed son OF woodpecker, and get your
gun. I'll wait here for you"
One of the men hurried from. the
hotel to get his gun, while the other
strutted about, the cynosure OF admir-
ing eyes.
The preliminaries having been duly
complied with, the Kentucky State
democratic committees were ready to
Democrat.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-03-17
w. p. WALTON.

Gov. ROOSEVELT is demonstrating
that he is made of the stuff that gov.
errors should be formed of He has
refused to interfere In the execution oil
Mrs. Place, sentenced TO be electrocut-
ed next week. The woman tortured
her ster-daughter TO death in such an
atroious manner that painful as is the
duty he will let the law take its
course. The governor says very truly
that the trial jury was naturally reluc-
tant in finding verdict of death against
a woman and the court of appeals re-
viewed the entire case with the hope of
finding flaw, without doing so, and
affirmed it with no dissenting voice.
There Is no shadow of doubt of her
guilt and none of her sanity and TO in
terfere with the course OF the law In
this case would be equivalent TO say
ing that never hereafter under any
circumstances should capital punish
ment be inflicted upon any murderess,
even though the victim was herself a
woman, and even though that victims
torture preceded her death. The gov
ernor adds: There Is but one course
open TO me. ] decline TO Interfere with
the course OF the law" We are glad to
know that one governor can divest
himself of a silly sentimentality and
let the law take its course against gull !
ty offenders, be they tends either in
skirts or breeches. Old Gov. Worth
ington may we'll look to the youthful !
governor of New York for an example
Of what is expected of an executive.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-03-17

CHARLES PHIsTER, of Maysville,
who celebrated his S0th birthday Wed.
nesday, says he never was sick day,
never chewed or smoked tobacco, never
swore an oath and has been married So
years and has never had a cross word
with his wife. Such an angel ought not
to have been permitted to stay so long
on earth. Heaven is his home and he
should have been there years and years
ago.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-03-17

BY reversing former decision, the
court of appeals gives great relief TO
private corporations. IL now holds
that they are not subject TO franchise
tax and need not make reports required
of other corporations to the State audi
tor. Our highest court is given to try
ing again, when it fails to guess at the
proper decision and il as we'll for the
prosperity OF the State that it did so in
this case.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-03-17

THE Greensboro Messenger speaks Of
Editor Pare, OF the Glasgow News, as a
frothy young person. This is hideous
insult and II the insulted does not ask
the insulter II he has a gun the next
time they meet, Jack Chinn will not let
him 90 in bis set any more.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-03-17

A REED AND ROOSEVELT alliance TO
defeat Mckinley is talked Of. IL would be
the strongest team that could be gotten
for the purpose and almost the only
one that could give the president any
sort OF a tussle in his own party.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-03-17

Col. BRYAN says Kentucky is ex-
pected TO give $1,000 TO 30, 900 democrat
ic majority this year. This is not an
unreasonable expectation, especially
II no annoying and disturbing side is-
sues are injected into the campaign
and the leaders act with any sort OF
sense
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-03-17

The Cumberland Courier is unusual
ly bright aud newsy this week. The
edition was gotten out by ladies, who
seem 10 know where they were at,
when In an editorial sanctum.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-03-17
25c Line.

l2 Spools Of Jno. Clark's Thread. CSC
Ladies' Corset, PC
5 Pairs Of Ladies Hose, 25c
q Ladies Handkerchiefs. 2jc
. Ladies' Vests, 25c
Colored Laundered Shirt. 2jc
3 Linen Collars. s5e
8 Celluloid Collars, 25c
A pair of Childrens Shoes, &c
3 Boys Caps, 25c
3 pairs Mems Suspender, 25c
pair Ladies' Rubbers, 25c
pair Mems Rubers, 25c
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-03-17
SOC Line.

2 Suits Of Underwear for ladies, Zoe
10 Yards Of yard wide Percale, soc
IL Yards Of Calico. soc
IA Yds OF I'd wide Unblcach Cotton. Doc
5 Window shades, soc
Pair yards long Lace Curtains, Soc
5 Turkish Bath Towels, sac
. Pair of Boys Knee Pants, Soc
. No | Work Shirts for Men, SOC
I Suit Of Underwear. bOc
2 Pair OF good Working Gloves. SOC
l2 Pairs of Mems Socks. soc
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
DEATH OF MAJOR LEFT.

Major Fred. Jett. the founder Of the
Confederate monument in this city.
died Friday at Soldiers Home. in
liichmond. lie served gallantly
through tho war and had II record that
none need be ashamed OF After the
war ne came To Portsmouth and To-
ca;ed. lie was employed as a col
lcctor on the ferry for Il number OF
years. but when it was leased he found
that his health was so that he could
not attend to the duties. and resigned
ana Went 20 Hampton TO live More
recently no went To the home in Rich
mond. His name Il; well known hero
by every one. He was pleasant in his
manners and made for himself n num-
Der of friends. who will learn OF his
death with sorrow. The remains will
be inferred in Hampton
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
a NARROW ESCAPE.

Friday Mrs. James Welton. of this
CITY, went over to Client 10 visit her
daughter. About l o'clock she started
Tor home. When she reached the cor
nor of CRANBERRY street extended a
runaway horse came dashing down
the street ut fun speed and before she
could get on car she was knocked
down ny the horse and was run over.
She received n number of bad bruises
about the face and body, which ii VIII
take some time for them to leave. one
OF her eyes WAS entirely closed up; the
other was badly hurt. Her hand and
wrist is also badly hurt. She was
picked up and brought 10 her home. in
this city. where medical aid was sum-
moned. The doctor does not think that
she was hurt internally. but says she
is badly bruised all over the body and
that she Will be sore for some time to
come
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
AN ESCAPED PRISONED CAP
TI'RED

On July S;h a negro named John
Ganmons broke into a store at Bear
Quarter He was captured. was carried
before Justice Vaughan. and was sent
on to the County Court. He was placed
in charge of a constable. who started
TO Jail with him. but before he arrived
there the negro broke loose and made
his escape. Nothing was seen of him
until yesterday morning. The same
constable happened to be coming TO tho
city. and when near the limits he saw
his man. He jumped out OF his buggy
ana. before the man was aware If any
thing, he had grabbed MN. The two
men grapplod together. and the dar-
Key was about to get the constabie's
pistol from him. when Substitute ON
Ger Carlisle. of the city. came alons.
Seeing the consablc's position he TOOK
ms part and. being powerful man. he
soon mad the negro under subsection.
lie helped TO put the negro in a wagon.
ana the three men went down to the
jail together Gammons swore ven
geance against Carlisle. but as tina,
gentleman is capable of coping with
such people as he is, he does no; stand
in fear of thieves