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The times., 1899-07-06
THE BENCH VACANCY.
Gossip Names james u. Garfield to
Succeed Walter y. Cox.

The air was full of rumors yesterday
and last night as to the successor to
Walter S. Cox as an associate justice on
the bench of the Supreme Court of the
District. The latest possibility" or rather,
probability, as his friends and supporters
would have it. is State Senator James r.
Garfield, Of Ohio. Mr.. Garfield has a great
pull with the Administration. and is one Of
Mark Hanna's ablest and staunchest
friends in Ohio. Besides this he is re-
ported as having judicial aspirations. He
was in the city a few days ago, and, in
company with Colonel Dick, called upon
President Mckinley. 1t is stated by his
friends that If Mr.. Garfield wants the
District judgeship he can have 1t for the
asking. Another Ohio man who is said to
have his eye on Justice Cox's vacant seat
on the bench is C. NJ. Anderson. He, too.
is said to stand well with the Admins
tration and can get strong backing from
the Buckeye State
OF the local aspirants for the position
District Attorney Duvall, Eugene Carusi,
and William +. Mattingly are about even
as favorites among the members of the
District bar. It is very probable, how
ever, that the Washington Bar Association
will hold meeting some time this week
and concentrate its influence In favor of
one of these candidates.
The times., 1899-07-06
LOADED WITH STOLEN JEWELS.
Anxiety for Man Who Robbed n
German Diplomats Daughter.

New York. July 5.-Alphonso Melani
who was a waiter in hotel in Pisa, Italy
where the daughter of the German Am
bassador TO France was staying in March
is thought to have fed to America with the
$50, 900 worth of jewels he stole from her
room OH March 10. The Berlin police have
lost track of him. Through the Jewellers
Circular the German Ambassador has Of
fered reward OF $3.50 for the return of
the jewelry. and S125 for information lead
ing to the arrest Of the thief. An offer of
a reward for his capture was sent out by
the police of Berlin on May s and gen.
eral description of the jewels was printed
a week before. When the German Ambas-
sador proposed to advertise the theft in
america he was asked to increase the re-
ward. He was told that $3.50 was a very
small reward to offer for Jewels worth
0,0O0 but he would not increase his re-
ward. Among the most valuable jewels
stolen are necklace of pearls. the clasp
of which is surrounded by two circles of
diamonds, with large grey pearl in the
centre and a brooch six and a half inches
long and four inches wide consisting of n
large black opal surrounded by yellow dia-
monds and Baroque pearls. The black opal
shows red and green rays and is an ex-
ceedingly rare specimen; the only stone of
its kind OF similar size it is said is in
the crown of the C2ar of Russia.
The times., 1899-07-06
Some Ancient PuzzIcs.

To the Editor OF The Times:
In the absence OF startling news from either
the military or the political field. l respectfully
suggest that some of your readers may find no
little satisfaction in solving few puzzling prob
lens which find in stray copy of THE Fed
cral Calculator published at Troy, y. Y, IN
1923.
The author places them at the close of the
volume under the title - Short Collection of
Pleasing and Divcrting Questions"
l. poor wcman carrying some eggs to mar
kst met with rude fellow. who broke them all
but presently. after considering what he had
done, went back and told the woman he was
willing to make satisfaction, provided She could
tell how many there were She answered she
give was that when she told them by two at
time there was one left; when by three there
was one lett; when by four there was one left;
but when by five there was none left How
many eggs did the woman have?
, \ eOuntryman having a fox, a goose and a
peek Of corn, came in his journey to a river
where it happened that ne could carry but
one over at time. Now, no two we're to be
left together that might destroy each other. he
was at his wits end how 10 dispose OF them:
for, says he, though the corn cannot eat the
goose, nor the goose eat the fox. vet the goose
can eat the corn and the fox can cat the goose.
How must he carry them over that they NAV
not devour one anothcr2
s. Three jealous husbands with their wives, b.
ing ready to pass by night over 4 river, find at
the wa.fr's edge boat which can carry but two
persons AT once; anu for want OF ferryman they
are compelled TO themselves. How are
those six persons 10 pass two by two so
that none OF the three wives shall be found in
the company Of one or two men unless her hus-
band be present
l. Place four threes in such manner that they
shall make Just thirty Jour;
J. FRAISE RICHARD.
Washington, july s.
The times., 1899-07-06
THINGS THEATRICAL.

If anything in the nature Of entertain
ment should counteract the depressing ef-
feet of the heat, that something is Sar-
deus "Divorcons." The piece. which will
be presented next week at the Columbia
by Eugene Blair and her company, is a
bright. risque bit OF nonsense. and never
has been known to fail in providing
amusement While the sauciness OF the
French version has been toned down in
the English one, the story has lost none
Of its piquant points in the changing
Cyprienne, or Julia. as she is called by
the translator, offers a convincing pic
ture of a whimsical, romantic and imag-
NATIVE woman-the woman who might be
an ingenue in a farce but for the re-
straint of matrimonial bonds. The situa
tions are all excellent and the characters
afford abundant opportunity for acting in
a light comedy vein. Though nominally
best in emotional work, Miss Blair is said
to take every advantage of these chances
and to invest the role with charm and
witchery altogether surprising to those
who have seen her only in heavier pOr
trayals A great deal is being remarked
in advance on the manner in which Miss
Blair has dressed Julia, and this feature
of the performance bids fair to be un-
usually interesting to the feminine por-
tions OF her audiences. The local en-
gagement will probably last two weeks.
and Lady Clancarthy'' is to be the next
bill.
The times., 1899-07-06
LANSBURGH & BRO.
Midsummer
CIearing in
Wash Fabrics.

Figured Batistes, Dimities, JAG
onets and Pacific Lawns, in both
white and dark grounds and every
conceivable design; reduced from
I2Hc to 615c yard.
100 pieces Extra Fine and Sheer
Figured French Organdies, in
dainty stripes and figures, white
and dark grounds; every yard
worth Iec;; all go at I21!c.
so pieces White Persian Lawn;
a fine Sheer quality, So inches
wide; our regular 25c grade, for
I9c yard.
rs pieces White P K, with fancy
or plain cord, 80 inches wide;
these make splendid skirts and
will launder well; these 25c goods
go az I9c yard.
The times., 1899-07-06
ICE COMPANIES TO COMBINE.
Many Grent Concerns in the East to
BE Linked.

New York. July SIT was reported to-
day that the Consolidated Ice Company. OF
this city. with s1O,OOO.OOO capital: the
knickerbocker Ice Company. of Maine.
v hich does a large business in Phila-
delphia. Baltimore, and Washington, also
with 100000 600 capital, and the American
Ice Company. recently Incorporated in New
Jersey, were to be combined under the
title of the last named The plans, it was
said. contemplated, besides an exchange of
securities, the sale of treasury stock
amounting, perhaps. to $4,000, 900 TO acquire
additional ice plants. AT the office of the
President Of the Consolidated Ice Company
1t was stated that certain large stockhold-
ers of the American Company who were
also interested in the Consolidated, have
made an offer to exchange stock OF the
American Company share for share for the
stock Of the Consolidated and Knicker-
booker companies. The American Com
pany has a capital of 60,OOOO0O divided
equally between common and preferred.
The times., 1899-07-06

The orphans of St. Josephs Asylum are
the happiest boys in town this morning
At o'clock the little lads, numbering
ninety-eight, will take the steamer Mac
alester for long, glorious day at Mar
shall Hall. For the past seven years Mr..
and Mrs. John T. Ca.laghan, of Grant Place,
have made the little fellows happy by
giving them one summer day of fairy
land, and this time arrangements have
been made to eclipse even the joyous rec
ords of their past excursions. AS Gus
tomary, the gracious host and hostess VIII
give to each little guest a special toy as
souvenir of the occasion, and the awards
selected for the winners of various races
are handsome illustrated books.
The times., 1899-07-06
a FAMILIAR FIGURE GONE.
Mrs. Marietta Thompson Died at
LacOnia. \. y, Yesterday

Mrs. Marietta Thompson. who was a
telegraph operator at the Navy Depart
ment for twenty-five years. died at La
coma. N. Y. yesterday morning, after a
sickness of six months. She was sixty
three years old. Arrangements for the
funeral, which will occur in this city, have
not yet been made.
Mrs. Thompson was compelled to give
up work at the Navy Department last De-
cember. Her health failed rapidly, and
death resulted from Bright's disease. News
OF her death, at Laconia. whittier she had
gone for her health, was received about
noon yesterday by her son, Frank L.
Thompson. Mrs. Kittie Thompson Berry,
the singer. is her daughter.
Mrs. Thompson was the first woman
telegraph operator appointed in the Navy
Department. For years she was a we'll
known figure in that department Nearly
every officer in the Navy knew Mrs
Thompson, and there was not a clerk in
the immense State, War, and Navy Build
ing that did not know her.
The times., 1899-07-06
THE SON OF A JUDGE ExILED.
The Penalty for Robbing an Aged
Woman of n Txyo-DoIiar Check.

Il he fehuIty IOF hObDtnS m ASeu
Woman of n Two-DoIlar Check.
New Brunswick. n. j., July paul
Ford, son Of the late Judge C. P. Ford,
was sentenced to exile today by J1cge
srcng. On the night OF May 81 Ford
hrChc into the house of Mrs. Mary E.
Bradford and after arousing her and her
aged sister demanded money. Mrs. prad-
ford finally compromised Dv giving him a
check for So Ford gave receipt for the
check. but did not cash it. He eluded the
detectives until ten days ago. when he
was arrested in Brooklyn. On Saturday
Ford was brought to this citv and re-
leased on bail. Today his bondsman. De-
tective A. Oliver. gave him up. and Ford
went into court, having waived his right
o have his case go before the SEPTEMBER
grand jury. Former Senator Robert Adrian
made plea for the young man. and
Judge Strong acquiesced in the PROPOSE
tion Of the lawyer and the detective to
take Ford to Brooklyn and secure q cer-
titicate from the Naval authorities guar
anteeing his departure from the country
on a transport bound for Manila within
two dayS.
The times., 1899-07-06
NO REsPEcTER OF PERSONS.
Rear Admiral Cromwell and the New
York Qunrnntinc Regulations.

New York, July 5.-No change was made
today in the orders quarantining those
passengers of the steamship Havana who
were not provided with certificates of ac-
climation. Among these passengers are
Rear Admiral B. ]. Cromwell, Captain of
the port of Havana. The Office held by
Admiral Cromwell makes no difference to
the quarantine regulations of this port.
If he could have provided himself with a
certificate that he had lived for ten years
in Cuba or that he had once recovered
from an attack of yellow fever he would
have been allowed to land Immediately on
arrival here. AS it was, however. he was
sent to Hoffman Island. and he will not
land until l o'clock tomorrow, FIVE full
days from the time OF his departure from
Havana. The admiral made no complaint.
II he had been able, by any legal means.
to evade the detention he would probably
have taken steps to do SO.
The times., 1899-07-06
PAMUNKEYs WANT A SEA TRIP.
Virginia Indians Would Like TO Go
to Paris and Act on the Stage.

Richmond. Va, July 5.-The tribe OF Pa
munkey Indians, who live on a reserva-
tion twenty-five miles below here. through
their chief, W. T. Bradley, known as
Great Diver" will send a committee,
consisting Of several Of their council. to
make an official call upon Governor Tyler
to tell of their grievances. One OF the
principal matters TO be brought to Gov
ernor Tyler's attention will be the appeal
of the tribe to have suitable representa-
tion at the Paris Exposition. They want
the State 10 give them financial aid to
enable them to send over a creditable
company TO produce play representing
the saving of Capt. John Smiths life by
Pocahontas II is understood the cast OF
characters has already been selected
Among those who 1t is proposed will take
part are Dead Shot Panther. Big Smoker,
and Lone Trailer, all OF whom occupy high
official places in the councils OF the tribe.
The times., 1899-07-06

Miss Barbara E. Webel and MIR. Benja-
min T. Lanham were quietly married at
7:30 O'Clock last night, at the residence of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Trott 329 7 Street
northwest. by the Rev. Charles Butler, of
Kellar Memorial Church. Miss Belle
Brownell acted as bridesmaid, and the
groom was attended by George B. Beck
ley. The bride was becomingiy gowned IN
white dotted swiss, trimmed with lace. and
carried bouquet of bride roses. bud of
the same adjoining her hair. Miss Mamie
Mullaly, organist of the Church of the
Immaculate Conception, rendered the we'd
ding march, from sLohengrin," as the
bride entered the parlor on the arm ef
the groom, and also the Angels Ser
enade." The ceremony was witnessed only
by the relatives and immediate friends CT
the bride and groom. and a reception fol-
lowed. from s to 10 o'clock. After vizit
to relatives at Frederick, Nd, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lanham will be at home at 329 T
Street. after July 10.
The times., 1899-07-06
GLYMONT-

STEAMER KENT-Daily excursions (except Srn-
day) Rouni trip, p cents. Cheap excursions.
DAY trip, $3.50 every Thursday, returning At ?;
adults. Is cents; children, 10 cents. No liquor
on boat or grounds.
Leave Washington, Monday, Wednesday. and
Friday, $3.50 a. m, l:20 and 10 p m; Tuesday
and Thursday at $50 q. m and p. m; Satur-
day at $3.50 4. m and p. III.
Leave Glymont Monday, Wednesday, and Fri
day. 1880 or ,. and p. III; Tuesday and
Thursday. ESQ 4. IN, -12:3o or s. and p. N !;
Saturday, at $50 4. m, 80 and $50 p
-Will be held till or O'Clock to aecomrno-
date large excursion parties
address GLYMoNT STEAMBOAT Co. Wharf,
foot of 9th St ielf-tf.em
The times., 1899-07-06
The Fruit Trade at Newport News.

Newport News, Va, july 0.-Ine boston
Fruit Company. which Eow controls al
most all of the Atlantic coast fruit trade,
today began operations here. TIE steam
ship Bratton arrived this morning from
Port Marie with 1880 punches of ia
maica bananas consigned to that company
the first OF the kind to come here More
steamers have been chartered and VII run
on regular schedule The Chesapeake snd
Ohio Railroad. which has the shortest
route to the West will handle all of the
Western business. The Boston Company
will make this one OF its most important
points owing to the time that can be
saved in shipment
The times., 1899-07-06

Saratoga. July 15.-Bishop John P. New
man died at his cottage in Saratoga this
afternoon. The Bishop was prostrated
four weeks ago by creeping paralysis. an
affiiction which developed about two years
ago. Since Sunday when pneumonia be-
came complicated with the paralysis the
family and physicians have been awaiting
the end. Just before he breathed his last
The times., 1899-07-06
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Senator and Mrs. Hanna and Senator
and Mrs. Lodge were among the guests
entertained at dinner last night in London
by Ambassador Choate. Others present
included Henry NJ. Stanley and wife and
Lord Charles Beresford.
The times., 1899-07-06

Miss Zoe w, Fiske, teacher of art in
the Leland Stanford University of Califor-
mia, is spending a few weeks with her
parents, Dr. and Mrs. A. S. Fiske.
The times., 1899-07-06
l2nzMaqa|
The Dependable Store"
e22. e24. e2e. s2s 9TH ST.. run !
ming through to 1866 K ST.
Making a master effort
to be very busy

every moment OF the business cay
today. Offering you seasonable
goods at prices which cannot pos
matter for any store to fill an en-
tire page with inflated values
Printers ink may be made to say
anything. But after you've made
careful comparison you'll appreciate
"The Dependable Stores values
all the more.
The times., 1899-07-06

Misses Rose and Ruth Sliney left last
evening for New York where they join
a party making tour of the lakes, and
intend spending the summer near Of
tawa Canada
The times., 1899-07-06

Miss Henrietta Sands, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Preston Sands, of Connecticut
Avenue. has gone to Port Hope, Canada.
to spend two months with the family OF
former Consul Roland Hemmick.
The times., 1899-07-06

Don Jose F. Godoy, First Secretary of
the Mexican Embassy, and family, have
gone to California to remain throughout
the summer.
The times., 1899-07-06
SC a pair.
Ladies' vests.

Ladies' and Misses Jersey ribbed
vests, with silk ribbon in neck and
arms-full fashioned-worth u 1-2c
and 1Sc. for
The times., 1899-07-06
SIC a yard.
ChiIdren's hosiery.

Children's fast black Jersey rib
bed cotton hose. full seamless
with double knee. heel. and toe
good wearing quaIity-worth II l-2c
pair. for
The times., 1899-07-06

Miss Mariette Little and Miss Helen
Soule sail on the steamer St Paul, of the
American line. July 10. for tour OF Eng
land and Scotland and the Continent.
The times., 1899-07-06
Mr.. HENDERSON ARRIVES
The Speaker-TO-Be in Good Health
and Fine Spirits.

Is on His Way to Boston Nth His
Family, Where He VIII Remain
cuss Committee Formations in the
Next House - Wary of Reporters.
The times., 1899-07-06

Mrs. Ambrosia Hodges, 1447 Stoughton
Street, has gone to spend the summer with
her daughter, Mrs. DR.. Goodall. at Ben
nington, VT.
The times., 1899-07-06

Mrs. S. V. Miller left yesterday for
Block Island where she will be joined
shortly by her daughter, Mrs. Touzalin, of
Colorado Springs.
The times., 1899-07-06
Bishop NBWNAN'S DEATH
The Eminent Methodist Divine Ex-
pires at Saratoga, n. Y.

Frustrated Four Weeks Ago by
Creeping Paralysis - Unconscious
Which Was Hastened by Pneu-
monia-His Distinguished Career.
The times., 1899-07-06

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McVeagh and the
Misses Patten sailed for Europe yesterday.
The times., 1899-07-06
A white goods special.

40-inch Victoria Lawn. of strong.
yet soft quality-perfeet pieces-the
same grade you have readily paid
i0c yard for-marked for one days
special selling at
The times., 1899-07-06

II you want TO know what the hygienists OF
the country think of Heurichs beer read the un-
solicited report OF the american Journal Of
Health"
The times., 1899-07-06
9 cents each.
Ladies handkerchiefs.

Ladies' Japonette silk initial
handkerchiefs, and also cambric
ones. with embroidery and lace
corners-a great bargain at
The times., 1899-07-06
as cents each.
A towel bargain.

is by S6-inch heavy unbleached
Turkish Towels-the vell-known
Fairfield Mills make-and that's
famous for wear-a 9-cent value
for one day at
The times., 1899-07-06
CHEVY CHASE LAKE.
EXCURSIONS.

Prof. joyce on the high wire nightly. Hlumni'
nations Band Concerts Dancing
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16
THE B. \ 0.
Has Evidently Obtained Control of the
Pittsburg Junction,
ALTHOUGH STOCKHOLDERS OF
THE COMPANY DENY THE
FACT-RANDOI1PH STALNAKER,
OF THIS CITY. ONE OF THE
NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

AT an annual meeting held yesterday
of the Pittsburg Junction railroad,
which had also been postponed from
October 16, President King was succeed
ed by John K. Cowen. of the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad. Some new
members were elected to the board,
but it is said that no fight was made.
1t is said that James ]. Donnell, Pres
ident of the Bank of Pittsburg, Ma
tional Association, who led the fight
against the Baltimore and Ohio re-
organization plan, sent list of the
directors he desired chosen, and that
the election yesterday was simply for
NAL carrying out of this slate. Mr..
Donnel was not even there. The d.
rectors from Pittsburg were all mem
bers of the old board save Judge ]. M.
Kennedy, who took the place made va
cant by Alexander Bradley's death, and
who is understood to be a friend and
supporter of the King end Of the fight.
1t is understood from the Pittsburg di-
reetors that no change of management
will follow as a result of yesterdays
election. The directors elected follow:
William Solomon and Edward r. Ba-
con, New York; John McCleave, John
q. Speer, A. E. W. Painter, James j.
Donnell, Judge John NJ. Kennedy,
James B. Washington and William
Gibson, all of Pittsburg; Randolph
Stalnaker, of Wheeling; George G.
Jenkins, of Baltimore, and Thomas M.
King, Of Philadelphia. Solomon is
financial manager of the Baltimore and
Ohio, and E. r. Bacon is on the re-
organization committee. Mr.. Gibson is
general superintendent of the Balti-
more and Ohio in Pittsburg. Mr. Stall
naker has for many years been a finan-
cial agent of the Baltimore and Ohio
in West Virginia and elsewhere. Willis
on the face of the Junction election
yesterday the Baltimore and Ohio Off
Gals appear to have gained control OF
the Pittsburg Junction railroad, prom
inent stockholders deny this.
The Pittsburg Junction railroad is
a wonderful short line. 1t is only 6.S7
miles in length, including the extern
sion along the Allegheny river, but its
earnings have averaged over s347, S07.22
per year from all sources. In 1895 this
road earned s49,72S per mile of road,
which was greater than that of any 9th
er road in the State AS proof of this
the fact that during the past three
years the Pittsburg and Lake Erie, one
of the greatest of earners, has not
averaged over $4,000 per mile of road,
might be cited.
The new changes mean that thes Bal
timore and Ohio has obtained entire
control, and corroborate what was
stated several weeks ago. The Pitts
burg Junction railroad is now vir-
ttally an integral part of the Baltimore
and Ohio system.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16

Mr.. G w. Dickens, asher Of the
Dollar Savings Bank, was in St Glars
vile yesterday on business.
Rev. ]. w. Minemyer is reported
sick.
The police headquarters have had a
new telephone cabinet placed in their
Office.
Miss Morris, of Bethany. W. Va, IS
visiting Miss Inez Blackburn, in the
Fifth ward.
Miss Clara o'Toole has returned
from visit with relatives in Wells
vile.
Henry Herber, Of this city, held in
Steubenville on the charge of
sending obscene letters through
the mails. was given hear
ing before United States Commissioner
Richards, in Steubenville, and held in
default of $500 bond for the United
States Court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16
A CALL FROM CLEVELAND
Received by . Minister OF the South
Side

Received by . Minister OF the South
Side.
The pastor of the st. Stephens Ger
man church on Thirty-sixth street, the
Rev. J. Schweckhardt, has received a
call from the Seventh Reformed con-
gregation of Cleveland, Ohio. The Rev.
Mr.. Dreher, who was Rev. Schweck-
hardt's teacher, formerly occupied the
pulpit of this church. Rev. DR.. Dreher
is to go as professor of modern Ian
guages to the Heidelberg university at
Tifin, Ohio. Rev. Schweckhardt in
tends to leave to take charge of the
Cleveland pastorate as soon as a new
pastor is secured for the St. Stephens
church.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16
A NEW FURNACE.

At the Belmont mill the third furnace
for the new plate mill is being constructed
rapidly and when completes will be a great
Improvement to the department. The new
furnace is at a point below the furnace
which was added to the mill some months
ago. The boiler is now being gotten into
position. AS mentioned previously, the
company is putting up another new plate
mill with a capacity of three heating fur
naces. This latter Improvement would
bring the Belmont into possession of three
plate mills, each containing three heating
furnaces.