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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-18
Per Diem Rate Suggested.
AT ORDWAY RANGE.
Annual Inspection. Muster and Prac-
tice of District Troops.


Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ORDWAY, Md, September 1S-With
weather conditions perfect, the annual in
spections muster and target practice of
the troops of the District of Columbia Ma
tional Guard began today at the rifle range
here. The general staff and the general
non-commissoned staff of the militia and
the commissioned and on-commissioned
stats OF the 1st and I'd Regiments of the
National Guard were the first to face the
targets and appear before the inspecting
officers. Each officer and man is required
to fire ten shots at each of the four ranges
-2a1, 800, 500 and 900 yards
The party assembled at the 9th street
depot, Washington, and journeyed to Ord
way on the train leaving the city at 8
o'clock. Rifle practice began shortly after
arrival here and continued until l O'Clock,
when dinner was served.
The officers of the general staff found it
necessary to provide themselves with meat
cans and tin cups and partake of the same
rations and in the same manner as do the
enlisted men of the National Guard.
After dinner the inspections were held
conducted by Major Charles H. Ourand
inspector general, assisted by Captain AL
fred T. Robbins aid -de-camp and CAPTAIN
Several of the party returned to Washing
ton at 2 o'clock, while the others will &C
back late this afternoon.
Under the direction of Major Neumeyer
cOmmssary general, a kitchen has been
established on the range. 1t will be in
charge of Brigade Commssary Sergeant P
w. Smith. Tents have also been erected
to accommodate battalion of troops, and
also to house the inspecting officers and
others who are to remain at Ordway
throughout the period of the inspections
and practice.
Inc Is Battalion, commanded by Major
]. b. K. Lee, will leave Washington In
heavy marching order tonight and march
overland to the range. reaching here not
later than . o'clock. The command will &C
into camp, and, after breakfast early in
the morning, begin firing at the targets
Cease firing will be sounded at noon
when a substantial dinner will be served
The battalion will form for inspection
shortly after > O'Clock and march to the
city in time to arrive home early in
the evening. This routine will be followed
daily. The schedule for the remainder OF
the inspections is as follows: Second Bat
TALON, Wednesday, September 20; 4th Bat
TALON, Thursday September 81; 9TH Bat
TALON, Friday September -; 9TH Battalion
Saturday. September %; Naval Battalion,
Monday, September %; engineer corps, sig
nal corps, ambulance corps, Battery a,
Light Artillery, band and corps of field
music, Tuesday, September %; LIST Separate
Battalion, "Wednesday, September p.
c. f, C..
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Charged with Stealing a wheel.

A young man named Ode Harris, who
has been stopping at the Central Union
mission. was arrested today by Detectives
Muller and Baur and locked up on a
charge of having stolen a bicycle He de-
MES the charge, but admits that he sold the
wheel His story is that he disposed of the
bicycle for Joseph Green. who is under ar
rest awaiting trial.
Both Green and Harris have served time
in jail. 1t is alleged while in Jail they met
and entered into an arrangement to work
together when they were released. Now
both men are in custody, and they may be
tried next week.
The wheel charged to have been stolen
last week was recovered by Policeman
Cornwell of the 4th precinct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-18
Medals for olympia,s Men.

The medals Of honor awarded by act Of
Congress to the men on the Olympia, who
participated in the battle of Manila bay,
will be forwarded to New York by the
Navy Department next week, in order that
they may be presented to the men soon af-
ter their arrival in port. At the conclusion
of the Dewey demonstration at New York
the Olympia will be sent to Boston for re-
pairs.
In view of the fact that the military
cadets at West Point are to take part in
the Dewey parade in New York. it has been
suggested that arrangements be made to
have the Naval Cadets at Annapolis take
city.
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CHINAMEN MAY LAND,
Will Take Part in the Dewey Parade
in New York.

Assistant Secretary Spaulding this after
noon directed the collector of customs at
New York to permit the landing CT three
Cinnamon who are on the Olympia. that
they may take part in the parade in honor
of the arrival of Admiral Dewey.
There are number of Cinnamon on the
Olympia who are enlisted in the United
States service. and they are entitled to land
without interference from the customs
authorities. The three other Cinnamon are
not enlisted men, and their landing will
not mean that they are entitled to remain
in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-18

SAN FRANCISCO. September lS-The
2Sth Regiment arrived yesterday from
Plattsburg barracks. on Lake Champlain
New York. The regiment, which is COM
manded by Col. Edmund Rice, has been
recruited to the full limit. and came in six
sections. with a baggage train. The l350
men of the regiment wear khaki suits and
helmets, and present a fine appearance
The band, numbering seventy-five pieces
elected most favorable comment Although
no orders have yet been received, 1t is ex-
pected that the regiment will sail for the
Philippines September Is
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Funeral of Mrs. Dollie A. Grinder.

The funeral of Mrs. Dollie A. Grinder (nee
Evans). who died. with her infant daugh-
ter. near Rosslyn. Va, last Thursday, took
place from st. Matthew'S Episcopal Chapel.
NJ and Half streets southeast, yesterday
afternoon. the interment being at Congress
sional cemetery. The attendance of rela-
tives and friends at the church and GEM
etery was one Of the largest ever known in
Southeast Washington. The mother and
her infant were inclosed in the same cas-
ket. The Rev. Mr.. Mckee. pastor Of st,
Matthews. who officiated on the occasion.
PAID touching tribute to the piety and
worth Of the young mother, who had been
q member of his church from it, beginning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-18

The grand jury resumed its sessions to-
day after a summer recess of some weeks
There are quite a number of Jail cases to
be considered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-18
VICTIM OF COAL OIL LAMP.
Mrs. Sarah Bremen ShOckinSly Burn
ed i'm New York.

NEW YORK, September 1s.-Mrs Sarah
Bremen, fifty-five years old. was shock
ingly burned by the explosion of a kero-
sene lamp in her home in Newark, N. j..
and died a short time after in a hospital.
She rose early to prepare breakfast and
carried the lamp into the kitchen. when it
exploded, setting fire to the wrapper which
she wore. In a second she was enveloped
in flames, and before they could be eXtin-
gushed she was fatally burned.
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CJBANS SEEK REVENGE.
Havana Paper Explains Alleged Out
RACES Against Spaniards.

HAVANA, September 1s.-The Diario de
Ia Marina today says:
The outrages against Spaniards are the
more significant as they are committed
against a special class of people, the gueril-
las, thus giving dried-out appearance to
the matter to justify it, By saying the
Spaniards did the same to the Cubans when
in power is TO admit that the principle of
revenge Is part of the existing regime"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-18
MIR. MacvEAGH's BRIEF.
Will Probably he Presented TOmOr-
row or Wednesday,.

Attorney General Griggs will return to
Washington tomorrow morning, and is ex-
pected to receive a visit tomorrow or next
day from ex-Attorney General MacVeagh,
who has just returned from Europe. Mr..
MacVeagh will present the concluding ar
gument in behalf of Capt. Oberlin NJ. Car
ter. 1t is not thought now that Mr.. Mac
Veagh Will make an oral argument. He
will simply present a printed brief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-18
Wills Filed for Probate.

Two wills were filed today for probate in
the office of the register Of wills for the
District of Columbia. The last testament
OF Mary E. Harlan bears date of January
IA, 1898, and in it she bequeaths all Of her
property to her husband. Woodford D. Har-
Ian. who Is also named as executor.
The will of John F. l.. Devoe is dated De-
cember 80. 1897. To his wife Hannah Jane
Devoe, the testator leaves property on Sth
street, and all the remainder of his estate.
She Is also constituted executrix
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-18

Charges of inefticiency have been filed
with Gen. Frank. commanding the depart
ment of the gulf, against Second Lieut.
Holmes Conrad son of ex-Solicitor General
Conrad, recently appointed to the 10Th In
fantry The charges will be investigated
at the War Department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-18
Steamship Arrivals

At New York-Tauric. from Liverpool
Georgian. from London.
AT neutrality-suspicious. Wilhelm der
Crosse. from New York for Bremen
AT Bremen-Koenigin Louise. from New
York.
At New York-Furnessia- from Claspov
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STRIKERS GAMING THEIR DEMAND,

Over Half the Boss Carpenters of New
York Accept Terms.
NEW YORK, September 1s.-Between
500 and coo carpenters who are on a strike
held meeting today to hear reports as to
the attitude of the employers toward the
men. The men demand $50 for forty-four
hours work. It was reported today that
262 of the 400 or more bosses have acced-
ed to the demands Of the men. The Off
GERS of the organizations say they have
enough money to keep the striking car
penters for four months or LONGER,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-18
Penn Yam Bank Fails.

Controller of the Currency Dawes re-
ceived notice today of the failure Of the
First National Bank at Penn Yam, N. Y.
He appointed E. G. Graham, bank exam
iner as temporary receiver. The bank had
deposits of more than 100000. Bad man
agement is said to be the cause of the
failure.
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DANGEROUS CONVICT At LARGE.
Negro Hy Steele Escapes From Vfr-
Ginia Lnnatic Asylum.


RICHMOND. Va, September lS-Hv
Steele. dangerous and powerful negro
convict and lunatic. is at large again, hay-
ing escaped from the eastern state hospital
al Petersburg yesterday morning Steele
has for months been gravitating between
the penitentiary, Jail and lunatic asylum
and has more than once made mur,5arous
assaults upon his guards. A diligent
search is being made for him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-18
SECRETARY CAGES TRIP.
He VIII Go as Far West az Flagstaff
AriZ.

Secretary Gage Of the treasury leaves
this afternoon on trip that will not be
completed until the middle Of October. Ac-
companied by his yife he will go first to
Chicago and from there westward. The
Secretary expects to go through the Grand
and Bear canons Of Colorado and to go west
as far as Flagstaff, Ariz. During his alb
sence Assistant Secretary Vanderlip will be
in active charge of the office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-18

COLON. Colombia, September Is. via Gal
weston. Tex.7zThes IA Panama Star and Her
aid. commenting 4n, the leave Of absence
granted to court officials. says:
1.-The government. under the circum-
stances. will possibly experience difficulty
in securing substitutes. Thus Panama from
today will be practically without law
courts"
A dispatch from Anapoima says Presf-
dent Sanclemente is in excellent health
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-18
Applies for Divorce,

Florence Smith has filed suit for divorce
from her husband, William H. Smith, on
statutory grounds. A. Leftwich Sinclair
is the compliments solicitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-18
Called Upon to Protest.

Whether these stories be true or not
the Maryland. friends of Admiral Schley
felt called upon to enter a protest and they
did so. They went straight to the man
whose word is law In these matters.
Secretary Long is not in the city and they
did not consult him Assistant Secretary
Allen was at the White House several
hours prior to the conference, but it is not
believed that his visit had anything to do
with the assignment of Admiral Schley. He
said that he had arranged for the captains
who fought under Dewey at Manila bay to
be present at his reception in New York.
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Government Bonds.


Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers' 14l9 St, members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. La
denburg, Thalmann & Co., New York.
CHICAGO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-18

Major Harry g. Cavenaugh. 18th infantry,
has been found incapacitated for active
service by army retiring board and has
been ordered retired by the President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-18
Force at Otis Command.

The successful accomplishment of the
present military plans of the War De-
partment wi! result in placing an
army of about GG.ooo effective fighting men
at the disposal of Gen. Otis hy the end of
the present year. The expectation of the
officials of the War Department is that
Gen. Otis viii be able with that force TO
sLbJugate the insurgents and establish the
complete sovereignty of the United States
over the Philippine archipelago. The COM
ing campaign is to he conducted on the
most aggressive lines. with view to the
prompt suppression of the Instruction
and the hope is expressed that the Presi-
cent may be able to report the accomplish
ment of that purpose to Congress before the
close of the coming session. in order that
that body may be then fully prepared to
consider the question of the future govern
nent of the Philippines
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-18
TO REINFORCE OTIS
Transportation of the Recruits to the
Philippines.
ARRANGEMENTS NEARLY COMPLETED
Almost 10000 Men viii Be in the
Field by New Year.
TO TAKE THE AGGRESSIVE

The officers of the quartermaster's de-
partment have practically completed ar
rangements to carry into effect the recent
public promise of Secretary Root that
every mothers son of the reinforcements
will eat his Christmas dinner In Manila.
To 10 this it will be necessary to provide
transportation for about $1,000 men to the
Philippines between now and the end of
November. Plans have been already per-
fected for the transpol tation of nearly
:n,r1o men. as is shown by the following
official statement of the name and sailing
date Of transports and the carrying ca
pacity of each:
Belgian King. September II part of BAH
Infantry 40 officers. 700 men: Grant, Sep
TENDER Is C31st Infantry and recruits, Sc
officers, leo men: Tacoma September II
crest Of 21th Infantry, 4 officers 800 men;
Glenogle September %. - officers 500 men:
Elder September ~ crest of 21th Infantry,
- officers 600 men: Sherman. September
II C}Oth Infantry and recruits. Sc officers
Loo men: Sikh, September "a (six compa-
MES sd Infantry. 30 officers, 500 men
Sheridan September 81 t26th Infantry and
recruits. 50 officers. 100 men: Charles
Nelson September - crest Of 32d Infantry
~ officers, $50 men: Hancock. September
-, 30 officers. 200 men: City of Rio Sep
ternber - crest of 34th Infantry 40 officers.
SIG men.
Olympia October l. 81 officers, 700 men:
Valencia October ;. 30 officers. 800 men
Zealandia. October :, * officers, 6D men:
Victoria October ;. 80 officers $40 men:
Manauense. October x. Il officers. 500 men:
City of Para. October 10. 46 officers, 1000
men: Pennsylvania. October IL. 80 officers.
.~0 men: City of Picking, October IS, A.
officers. 9N men; Tartar. October 30 ~
officers. 300 men: Newport. October 20. IN
officers. .ae men; Indiana. October M. 40
officers 800 men: AngIo-Australian, Octo-
Der -. ~ officers. 1.H0 men: Thomas. No
vember from New York;. ST officers
1.G9o men: Logan. November from New
York; 81; officers. 1.fo0 men: Meade No
Nember l from New York;. 80 officers
300 men: Senator. - officers. 712 men
City of Sydney. - officers. 700 men: St
Paul, 4o officers. so men: Preble. SO Off
GERS. $50 men.
In addition to these vessels the War De-
pdrtment has already secured from the
Navy Department. for use as a troOpship.
he collier Cassius. and has authorized the
expenditure of SI200Go to put her in con-
dition for service as soon as possible. Sew
era1 other vessels will be chartered in order
To accommodate the 5000 additional troops
to he sent to the Philippines. which have
not already been provided for. The trans
ports Morgan City and Ohio, which Were
delayed in the Philippines. on account of
the accident to the Morgan City. are eX
pected to arrive in San Francisco early in
November. and Will he available for the
transportation of the reinforcements to the
Philippines
La Junta tribune., 1899-11-29
LOCAL AND PERSONAL ITEMS.
Joys for jewelry.
Trade at the Palace drug store.

for sI7 so. Guy E. Smith.
Buckley & Hart have plenty OF
money to loan on good farms.
/ A full line of pickles just re-
ceived at Melvin's meat market.
For fresh bread, pies or cakes go
to Fishers postoffice news stand.
Dressed turkey only 10 cents per
pound at the Fulton Market.
The Creamerie is the best place
to 60 for square meal for round
quarter.
( ]. c. McCord leaves tomorrow
for Ell Paso, Texas, to spend the
winter.
I James Melvin will pay the high
est cash price for fat cattle, hogs
and sheep.
! Mrs. Paul Jones and daughter
returned to their home in Winslow,
Ariz., Monday morning.
l have good Singer sewing
machine to sell or trade. VIII
trade for a good COW. = q. II.
Downer.
Mrs. May Luce returned yester-
day morning from Garden City,
KAN, where she has been visiting
her parents for several weeks.
]. w. Wilson, of Olney, was a
county seat visitor yesterday with
wagon load of sweet potatoes to
supply denizens Of this burg for
Thanksgiving.
A turkey shoot will be held west
Of Woodruf's lake all day tomor-
row. The affair is under the man
agement OF G. H. Downer.
Mrs. S.. E. Dillon, Of Council
Grove, Kan, mother OF Mrs. X. A.
Steen and Charles Dillon, arrived
in La Junta last Friday morning
for an extended visit.
Joys gramaphone, new inven-
ton, is 'sthe talk" of the town,
when it isn't singing. 1t grinds
out all the latest popular airs free
OF charge, while you wait.
Newspaper rumor says that all
postmasters and clerks of the
United States will be required by
the department to wear uniforms
consisting of light blue trousers
with red braid running down the
legs, white blouse with gold
shoulder straps and skull cap.
w. E. Simpson, who has been
working on the reservoir near
Timpas, attempted to get on to a
passing freight train last Saturday
and fell beneath the cars. His
right foot was badly mashed. He
was brought to La Junta on No. 2
Saturday and taken to the hospital.
1t is probable that amputation will
not be necessary.
The county court convenes De-
cember nth. The following jur-
ors have been summoned for the
term: Fred Vint, Charles Zim-
norman, r. Hutchcraft, T. H.
Orcutt, H. c. Amend, c. N. Shell
ton, Hubbard Savage, !. c. Gracey,
H. P. Scuyler, A. L. Kellogg, j..
H. Adair, G. H. Willis, John
Williamson, F. D. Wood. ]. A.
Vestry, H. c. Baldridge, R. G.
Dalton, Jacob Weist. Phillip Len
ecker, w. N. Berry, w. c. Cum
ming, James Trainor.
Franz Weitzer, of Norfolk, Neb.,
and William Winterhalter, of Ok
nard, CAL, the land experts of he
sugar company. who are at present
engaged in examining the contracts
secured in the Arkansas Valley,
were in town Monday morning.
The La Junta contracts, pledging
432 acres to sugar beet culture for
| FIVE years, were turned over to
them. One contract, upon the
back Of which the signer had writ
ten a proviso stipulating for the To-
cation Of the factory at Swink, was
La Junta tribune., 1899-11-29
tion of the sugar beet factory has
not as yet been announced.

d. E. Barnes, of Rocky Ford,
was county seat visitor Yesterday.
/. Thompson is the favorite when
it comes to carpets. See his line.
California vegetables and straw
berries for Thanksgiving at the
Fulton Market.
Why not own your own home and
save rent2 Look at the list offered
by Buckley & Hart.
G. S. Yauger, editor and mana
ger of the Irriagation Era, was a
La Junta visitor yesterday.
l.. Dubs, manager OF the Har-
vey House, is expectad home from
his Missouri trip this morning.
"Gem Flour" best in the market.
Every sack guaranteed or money
refunded. La Junta Milling Co.
Il. F. Stubbs returned on No. S
Monday morning from weeks
visit with relatives at Sterling,
Kan.
The meeting OF the Fortnightly
Club has been postponed from Sat
lurday, December I'd to Saturday,
December 9th.
The artesian we'll at the La Junta
mill is being equipped with deep
well pump. The mill well ceased
to flow when the hospital we'll was
sunk
Turkeys, chickens, geese, oysters
celery pickles, and everything
needed for your Thanksgiving din
ner will be found at Melvin's meat
market.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church will give their annual par
lor sale and tea at the home of
Mrs. Leslie Jones on Tuesday,
December Ioth.
The regular Temperance meet
ing will be held at the home of Mrs.
II. /. Robins, on Tuesday, Decem-
Der 5th, at ago, All members
please attend. Everybody wei
come.
The ladies' Of the Presbyterian
church will give their annual
Thanksgiving reception at the
church tomorrow evening. Re
freshments will be served and the
stranger within our gates is es-
pecially invited to attend. He
will receive a cordial welcome.
The Fowler football eleven and
the local team will meet on the
gridiron at the race track on the
afternoon of Thanksgiving day.
The Fowler aggregation recently
defeated the local team in game
at Fowler, and the La unta boys
will strive to redeem themselves
by winning tomorrow's game.
D. X. May, traveller from Mis-
souri, fell beneath the cars at
Coolidge last Sunday morning and
had his left foot badly crushed.
He was passenger on No. S and
got off the train at Coolidge to Sc
cure a lunch. The train had
started before he returned, and in
attempting to get aboard he missed
his footing and fell beneath the
wheels. Mr.. May was brought to
La Iunta on No. II and taken to
the hospital, where his left leg was
amputated just below the knee by
DR.. Finney.
The regular meeting of the La
lunta Woman's Club was held at
the home OF Mrs. w. H. Bragg,
Friday, November 24th. The work
Of the afternoon began with cur
rent events, each member of the
club giving something Of interest
about Norway. Mrs. Furney gave
selection from Norwegian COM
poser. This was followed by a
very interesting and instructive
paper by Mrs. N. S. Larsen on
Norway. Many views of Norwei-
gan scenery were shown. Mrs.
IC Talliaferro next read a well
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21

again seeing his precious tusks. Yes terday ar noon he was invited to a Dutch lunch" at the "Bodega,' and he accepted. The party of eight had caviare and onions, on rye bread, and beer. They also had smoked herring and onions, with beer. Then came a course of weinerwurst anl sauer kraut. with beer. followed by Swiss cheese and bser, and then some more beer.
 In the midst of the feast one of the guests drew from his pocket MT. Kurtz's tusks and presented them to him with appropriate remarks. They had become the crescent in a Shriner' S pin of beautiful workmanship. Within the crescent was a pendant star, made of an Arizona ruby, and above the star was a sphinx head in black agate, ex- quisitely cut Crescent and star hung from a golden scimitar, forming the bar of the pin. MT. Kurtz's friends had stolen his tuskS and turned them over to A. W. Crawford, the ieweler. MT. Kurtz was surprised and was too full of emotion and sauer kraut to express his thanks. He promised, however, to prepare few remarks and an oc- casion upon which to deliver them. The gentlemen who stole the tusks were w. T. Houlahan, H. T. Scoville and H. M. Henderson.