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Evening journal., 1899-01-27
ANUS MEEfS
SECRET SERVICE. "

SECRET SERVICE
The best OF all the war plays. as mot
only the critics who have seen Il, but
the principal dramatic authorities al
most unanimously affirm Secret Ser
vice" 10 be, Will return under Charles
Fronman's management 20 the Opera
House tomorrow night Secret Ser
Wee" is a romance OF the Cunfederacy
Il was written by William Gillette and
most OF those who saw it here last
year say il is by long odds the best Of
all the good work done by mis- author.
x Will be remembered that the hero
is Northern spy. operating within
the Confederate lines at Richmond.
wfo feA In love with and is loved by
q beautiful Virginia girl. The chief
interest. Of course. centres in the bat
tie Of hearts between the Northern
spy and the charming Southern girl,
whose face has won him. but whose
loyalty to the Confederacy makes her
a difficult prize TO capture The play
is almost paradox war play sans
powder and sans blood The war-like
atmosphere is affected wholly by
suggestion. One sees the tattered uni
forms, the wounded soldiers. the tear
ful leave-takings in Southern sol
dier's home; but the field of battle is
only near enough to let one hear the
occasional roar Of artillery
Evening journal., 1899-01-27

Women's Goth and Leather Slip
pers, very snug for house wear, were
75c., now .................... .o5c'
Ladies Dong0la Button and Lace
Shoes, solid leather, inner and outer
soles, were $500, now ............$l.SS
Old Ladies Comfort Cloth Shoes
medicated flannel lined. flexible soles
and very easy on the feet, were $l.25
now ....... ........... ....''''' 'oSc'
All Of our Ladies sS and $3.50 Shoes
that are hand-welted and made in the
latest toes, reduced to .........$l.9f
Ladies' India Kid Button Shoes. in
square and coin toe, were $l.25
l5O pairs Of Ladies' Sample Shoes
from a prominent down East maker
worth 80, SO and 81, now. S1.23
4 large variety Of Ladies' Shoes that
were Sl.50. in lace and button, and in
five different style toes, now. csc
Ladies' Paris Kid button and lace
Shoes made Of the best material, and
guaranteed TO give satisfaction, were
$3.50, now OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Sl.6-
All of our Ladies s. French Kid
Shoes. hard sewed and dainty turned
soles, reduced to.................S2 2.SS
Evening journal., 1899-01-27
JULIA MARIDWE.

In the title role of "The Countess
Valoska, romantic drama in four
aoss, dealing with incidents in Napo-
Icons campaign of 1907. Julia Mar
lowe VIII appear az the Grand Opera
House neX- Monday evening, January
80. The play is from the German of
Rudolph Strait, and tells story OF
love, war and political intrigue. The
scenes occur in Poland at the castle
Of the Countess Valeska, and the ac-
tion takes place during the few hours
which precede the batlie of Fredland.
There is a conspiracy on foot to kill
the emperor One Of the leading char
acters is concerned in carrying il out.
the others In frustrating it. but the
principal centres about the Polish
countess, an ardent patriot. who. in
love with young Prussian officer.
shields him from harm and so pre-
cipitates number Of exciting scenes
which are said to give Miss Marlowe
some admirable opportunities for the
display of her very marked emotional
gifts. An elaborate production rs
promised, with new scenery by Ernest
Gros, from historical designs by E.
Hamilton Bell
Evening journal., 1899-01-27
ADVOCATE TEMPERANCE
AS EFFORT TO BE llAIE 10
HIVE TEMPERANCE QUESTION
Krt1gCq1a. an

* EFFORT TO BE lAIG 10
HIVE TEMPERANCE Q1F5rD0N
VOTED ON.
Temperance advocates are 80 well
pleased over the succeks OF Rev. AL
fred Smith in getting the signatures OF
Kent county members III the Legisla-
turc for local option law, thereby
insurlng vote ON the question as to
whether the county shall be 'wet or
dry" that an effort will be made to se-
cure similar votes in the other coun-
ties of the state.
Senator Lewis presented the Kent
county petition to the Senate, and
Representative Herring to the House.
In the Senate it was referred to the
Committee on Elections. and in the
House TO The Committee on Temper
ance.
The Kent county members who have
signed the demand for the submission
cf the question OF local option 10 The
people OF the county are Senators II.
II. lewis. s. j. Abboit and J. Frank
Aglee, and Rglpr reseneAtiycs John Sat
terrified, w. A. FAIRIES, Jabez Jenkins.
William T. Jester. George c. Herring.
William Tharp and d. II. Frazier. As
there are but fifteen members from
Kent the people will have to vote on
fhp nueEHfon. rf lronpHo o,. M li.oa,eo
ualess some II them withdraw their
names. Representatives Taylor and
oDay had signed it, but Withdrew
their names.
The Sussex county members who
have signed are Senators Brasures and
Moore, and Representative King, Da-
Wis, Buel aud West, or two short OF
the neceseary majeriiy.
Evening journal., 1899-01-27
CALIFORNIA
EXTRAORDINARY TOUR VIA
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.

EXTRAORDINARY TOUR VIA
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
America is a great country. In W
riety and grandeur OF natural scenery
it Is unrivaled To traverse 1t. 10 be-
hold it's diversities and its wonders.
Is liberal education, a revelation TO
the immured metropolitan citizen
The Personally Conducted Tour to
california under the direction of tho
pennsylvania Raiigod Company. which
leaves on February 9. affords a mos.
eNeehent opportunity TO view the vast
variety and boundlege beauty Ct this
marvellous land. The party will travel
over the entire route in the model
Pullman train OF smoking. dining
sleeping and observation oars exhibit
ed at, the. Worlds Fair. Chicago. and
subsequently, az Atlanta. Nashville and
Omaha. This train will be placed in
service for the first time on this occa
sion, and wih be in charge Of Tour-
ist Agent and ChaperOn. who will lool,
after all details Of the trip. as we'll A.
the individual welfare OF members of
the party. Stops will be made al Nam.
moth Cave, New Orleans during NIard.
Sras Carnival, El Pass. Los Angeles
san Diego, Redlands, Riverside, Pasa-
qena, Santa Barbara. Monterey. Del
Monte, Santa Cruz. Mount Hamilton.
Menlo Park, San Francisco. Salt Lake
CRY Glenwood Springs. Colorado
SPRINGS, Manitou, Garden of the Gods.
Denver and Chicago. Nineteen days
VIII be spent in California. Roundr
trip rate, including all necessary ed
penses during entire trip. s4OO from
all points on the Pennsylvania rs6l.
road system east Of Pittsburg; $780,
lrom Pittsburg. Fog itinerary and
iuii Information apply 20 tickot
agents; Tourist Agent. 1886 Broad
way, New York; or address Geo. W
Boyd, Assistant General Passenger
Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadel-
phia.
Evening journal., 1899-01-27
UNDER THE DOME :,

The history Of the stage is full OF in
cidents in which an actor has been
forced into a part Of which he bitterly
complained, and made his everlasting
reputation. case in point is that
Of the elder SOther and the part OF
Lord Dundreary comedian always
wants TO play a more serious line of
parts, a soubreste almost always be.
lieving that her real part is leading
business and so & gpssL 1t is rarely
however, that an author leses conf
dence in his play. The average author
until he has acquired recognition
must live entirely OF his never-failine
supply Of self-conhdence. Singulariy
enough Lincoln J. Carter, author and
owner OF Under the Dome" which
comes to the Opera House next Wed.
nesday night, had almost no faith I'm II
before its production and stood ready
10 shelve II at once. II has proved BY
an odds to be the greatest success he
mas ever scored and is said 20 be not
only a magnificent produEtlon sceni.
cally. but to be n wonderfully cleverly
written and highly interesting play
Evening journal., 1899-01-27
DBETH OF DR.. MURRAY
PASSED SUDDENLY. AWAY OF
PNEUMONIA AT HIS HOME LAST
NIGHT

PASSED SUDDENLY. AWAY OF
PNEUMONIA AT HIS HOMIE LAST
/ NIGHT
Rev Chariese f. Murray, -eetol
OF ST. Andrews Episcopal Church
died sIdd,n,y last night al
his home, No. 1915 Washington street
liz had been IN for some time. ou,
there had been a slight change for tn.
better, and his udden death was a
great cluprise and shock to his fam
i!y ard many friends. His death was
DE to pneumonia.
Rev. Charlss +. Murray was r3rr
at Chestnut Ill,l Pa. where his an
ccs;Ors settled on their emskEa.lon 10
this country in 1883. He waE7a sradn.
ate of Pennsylvania State College. al
Cettysburg, Pa. and Of the Theologicni
Seminary az Gambler, Ohio.
Dr. Murray leaves widow, burt TO
ch2dien. His wlfes brother, Dell
Nobht OF Philadelphia, was buried
;hc:o on Wednesday
The deceased was one q the best.
known men in the city, and the church.
o; which ne was the rector for SO
many years. particularly feels his loss.
The funeral win take place Monday
afternoon, at o'clock, az 81. Andrew S
Church.
Evening journal., 1899-01-27
DIED

CANNANAN.-ln this city, on January
%, John Cannayan, aged 43 years.
FTTzHARRIs.-ln this city. on Janu-
AIRY 21, 1899, Lizzie Fitzharns, aged
3 years, 3 months.
EDWARDS. On January %, 1899
Thomas Edwards. aged 81 years.
HINES AT his late residence, in Della
ware City. Del. on Tuesday, January
a. 1899, Samuel r. Hines. Sr., aged
u years.
KAdlTWSSR.-In this city, on Janu-
airy %. 1899, Henry Kaltwssr, aged
40 years.
MCl OSGIEY. In this city. on Janu-
airy p, 1899, James W. MoCloskey
in his seth year.
MURRAY. On Thursday, 26th day OF
January. 1899. Rev. Charles Il. Muir
ray, d. d.. at his late residence, No
1915 Washington street, Whining
ton. Del.
Relatives aud friends of tha family
are respectfully invited 20 attend the
funeral. Services at St Andrews
Church. Wilmington, Del, on Monday
goth instant, at o'clock p. m.
THOMPSON-O January %, 1899
Margaret. infant daughter Of Henry
b. and Mary Wilson Thompson.
Won BOURBON. this city, Oh
January %, 1899, Frederick Vor
aged Al years.
WALSH. In this city. on the 23d in
stant, Margaret, wife Of WiEian
Walsh, aged SO years.
WINNINGTON.-In this city, CT
January %, 1899, Ellen. daughter o
Alexander and Ellen Wilmington, il
her 10th year
Evening journal., 1899-01-27
CONTRACT AWARDED

AZ last nights meeting Of the Police
Commissioners the contract for fur
nishing Summer helmets and caps foi
the police was awarded to Finn Bros.
at a cost OF 1928 each for helmets ana
sl.S5 for caps. Chief George w. Sasse,
Of the Fire Department. asked the
board THAI a fire alarm box be put up
at Eighteenth and Washington streets.
Evening journal., 1899-01-27
sENT RIINAMAYB HONnE.

Agent Stout yesterday sent 10 his
home in Baltimore Charles III. Tarr, the
l6-year-old boy who was found in the
West Yard Tuesday Might Norris
Goo0ing, colored. who was arrested
yesterday as a runaway from his home
in Philadelphia, was also sent to his
native city.
Evening journal., 1899-01-27

Bargains in We are clean
ing up the
Sack Suits Winter stock.
All-woolSack
Suits and Mixed Cheuots at So
a suit, net, no discount. Bet
ter ones at $3.50 and $S, with
10 per cent off. Black and
Blue Cheyiots, Gray Mixed
Worsteds and Mixed Cheyiots
at $40, with 10 per cent. off.
Suits at $l2 and SIS, with 10
per cent off, that are az good
clothes ana equal in make to
custom work. Not many suits
of any one kind, but al sizes
among them. Full stock of
regulars, stouts and extra sizes
in the better grades. Double
breasted Coat Suits in the
heavyweight new Serges. just
as good bargains in Boys Suits.
Evening journal., 1899-01-27

The best. the finest looking and the
most durable Piano made is the I.ud-
Wig rano--Store 5i5 shipley street
Evening journal., 1899-01-27

TO CURE 4. COLD IN ONE DAY
'.,nr We hFomo Quinine Tablets
druggists rcrnnd mOnev "a il fails 81,
Evening journal., 1899-01-27
IAN OUNCE or PREVENTION"

Give your children only pure food
for their health's sake. A. & p. Elgin
Creamery Butter is the very essence
OF purity. Price to-day. 2Sc. Sold only
by the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea
Company, No. Sl5 Market street
Evening journal., 1899-01-27
For sale or Rent !!

Store and dwelling northeast corner
Fourth and Franklin.
Store and dwelling northwest corner
Second and Harrison.
House No. 225 .Broome street, 10
rooms, front and back porches and all
the modern conveniences.
Also several 6 and room houses
with all Improvements, $40 and $12 per
month.
Two 8 room houses with front porch
es, at Fourth and Scott, IS per month.
Also a number Of houses ranging
from SO per month upwards, according
to the locality. Also a number Of de-
sirable building lots in different sec.
tons of the city Will be sold on month
ly payments. Special terms to build
erg. Desirable tenants can save money
by applying to
Evening journal., 1899-01-27
DONT'T FORGET LEATHER WORK
ERS' BALL.

Second Grand Annual Ball, 60 be
given by the Leather Workers Union
at Turn Hall, Eighth and French
streets, Friday evening. February 10
Tickets, so cents
Evening journal., 1899-01-27
Daniel W. Taylor.
400 Equitable Building

REAL ESTATE.
LOANS AND FIRE INSURANCE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17

Army and after overcoming many uililcui''e'
he received his appointment In June. ne was
ordered to appear before the Examining boaru
at Fort Monroe July l, and although he mad
only three weeks to prepare, he passed the high
est examination on record. His general average
WAS $50. and his mark in mathematics 100 per
cent This was considered by the officers at the
for, 90 little short Of marvellous
rpon his return to Washington he was as
signed to the 18th Infantry ard ordered to Co
,umbus Barracks. Here ne was put In com
mand Of a company of recruits. and ABOUT oep
tember started for the Preside at san fra'
cisco During his short stay at COLUMBUS an
Son francisco he had fine record Tor hahuiins
hjs men and was frequently compnnen,eu f py
,ha nIdsr officers on October . he saieu loI
,he Pbilinpincs and only day or two a1ter ne
tn'ned his regiment in the Island OF fahay ,ne
SngaCament occurred in which the y9uhs "e"
Gmi,b's father. John Amber smith, forhelS
,a1rassnted the Richmond Va.) district IN Con n
sress ana his grandfather, John +. Lewis was was
S,n;,d states Senator from Virginia. no was
Amended from family OF lighters among
,hor, were General Andrew Lewis ana ,oIon.'
Chsrles Lewis. Of Indian and Revolutionary
war fame.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
DEATH OF 4 BRILLIANT YOUNG OFFICER.

SAD END OF LIEUTENANT CHARLES MAURICE
SMITH AT uOILO
Lieutenant Charles Maurice Smith OF the lot"
Infantry who WAS killed on November - at llo-
flo on the island of Panay, while CALAMITY Lead
ING his little detachment against a strong body
NJ insurgents was only twenty-one years ola.
His home was in the District Of Columbia, ana lie
enlisted with Company of the District Voluh-
teers on the breaking out Of the Spanish Alhell-
can war He took part in the siege ana sur
render Of Santiago. While in Cuba he contracted
fever and 1t was with great difficulty that he
reached Washington
UTpon his recovery, in November, 1913 ne went
IN work 10 secure a commission In the Regular
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17

you have none. II you could send manuscript at
third class rates YOU would send everything that
Uav and defraud the Postoffice. When YOU wanted
TO send bulky private letter you would wrap II up
in a package with a little piece Of board and mark
il Manuscript" That is what you would DO. .
II Is hoped ard believed that the Postofilce De
nartrent and Congress will consider the question
impartially and decide it Justly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
Manufacturers Samples.

One q the most fortunate happenings
of the season in the china and glass worli
Is the arrival az this time Dust in the
height M the shopping season. OF a large
shipment Of manufacturers samples. con-
sisting Of
Fancy trays. chocolate sets. covered
muffin dishes, hair receivers. bon-bons.
croton sets, cups and saucers, candle
sticks. ink stands. paper racks, etc. these
were all bought al 30 cents on the dollar
and will be sold accordingly. We are TOO
busy to stop to mark The entire lot. so We
have arranged them on our SPECIAL
BARGAIN TABLES az follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
Smokers Articles.

An inexpensive and yet always accept
able gift to a gentleman is a cigar or
tobacco jar n pipe rack. We have a
most complete line Of these imported nov
elites, all at moderate prices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION IN THE 7rB.

The committee In charge OF the celebration OF
the seventy fifth anniversary OF Company f. 7th
Regiment has decided 10 hold II at the New-york
Athletic Club on Thursday evening. December Is.
There will be a dinner and an entertainment. and
the veteran members OF the company will unite
with the 'actives' in the celebration. Company
G viii hold outdoor Grill and dinner at the armory
to-morrow night Sc eral Of the companies have
planned TO have cooking lessons at the armory,
ising the regimental kitchen and detailing e. dozen
tons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
Cordial or Liqueur Sets.

II you are at a loss TO know what TO
get for a gentleman. see our assortment
OF cordial. brandy, or liqueur sets shown
in store No. 80. There are many different
styles, shapes. decorations. prices, etc.
one set Of green glass with gold edges,
consisting Of six glasses. one decanter,
ard handled mirror. complete G. IN
set ''''''''''.''...''.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
Rich English China Plates.

Our customers tell us that there Is no
such assortment OF rich English china
service plates to be seen elsewhere: judg
ing from our large sales this must be
true \ description here would be i'm
possible we would like you TO sec them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
Dinner Ware.

We have Just received a new pattern IN
dinner ware. II is a reproduction OF an
English pattern both in decoration ana
shape II is the best we have ever seen.
II is Limoges china and has a hair
brown decoration with key border on
a FURNISHED gold edge; handles all solid
gold This Is to be sold in open stock
127-piece Dinner Set, si25.0O We would
like you TO see this and 500 others. a
While this advertisement is being pre- .
pared WI aru receiving 100 Limoges china
dinner sets, assorted flower decorations,
artistic shapes. For those who desire to
make a useful Christmas present, or buy
a dinner set for their own use, here II an
opportunity-instead Of marking these at
their real value. $500. we Will sell them
during this week At .................
$500 Der set.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
BOudOir Sets.

great many different patterns of rich
and handsomely decorated boudoir sets,
consisting Of brush and comb tray, three
covered boxes. one hairpin tray. and one
ring stand instead Of $500 CT IN
real value ........-..........'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
lockwood Tables.

Importing lockwood tables direct from
Canton. China, thus saving middlemen =
profit. enables us 10 sell these at prices
very much below those usually asked.
For instance. a Teakwood table, hand
carved. marble top 81 inches high. size
l2xl6 inches. one shelf c. &ii aacb
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
Plates at $500.

choice Of some very handsome English
and French plates; there are many
o orn'I@ns . r'y' s. dec $500 each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
Chocolate Sets, Brandy and
Coffee Sets, Etc.

A most complete assortment Of choco-
late sets. brandy and coffee sets. Five
O'Clock tea sets. etc. are shown in our
store. No. 81. These are all moderately
priced and make very effective and &C
ceptable gifts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
Lamps.

Choose from an entire table OF lamps
the ono which pleases you SI0 00
best. at OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
We also have a magnificent line OF rich
hand-painted lamps.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
Sterling Silver Mounted Cut
Glass Punch Bowl.

An example from our cut glass ana
sterling silver department Is a magnii-
cent footed cut-glass punch bowl.
mounted with very heavy
sterling silver hand cI1s m
chased top ...........
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
Marble PedestaIs, Bronzes,
Figures, Etc.

We have recently received some very
handsome marble figures. pedestals
bronze figures. (some with electric light
attachmenD. very ar
tistic. Marble pedes- CD IN aorh
tails. full size .. ~"" '
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05
THE FIGHT AT CALAMBA.
1t Was Sharp and Severe While
1t Lasted Seven Americans
Killed.

Manila, Aug. 1-Sunday's fight
at Calamba was a warm one. The
insurgents were unwilling to aban-
don the place, which is the key to
the Lake road. Gen. Hall, hears
ing that Gen. Malbar was prepa
ring to make an attack, sent Mai.
Weisenberger with three cOmpa-
nies of the Twenty-frst Infantry,
three troops Of cavalry and one of
Hamilton's guns to attack the in
surgcnts. The detachment found
force of 1000 rebels behind
hastily constructed intrenchments.
The rebels held their fire until the
contingent Of the Twenty first
Regiment was within 800 yards
when they fired volley. The
Americans dropped in the high
grass out of sight and returnc
the fire. Lieut. Cove, who was
walking erect along the front OF
the men, was shot in the arm. 49,
An insurgent officer equally brave
stood at the top of the trenches,
directing the fire of the insurgents
until he was killed when the Fill
pinos fled.
/ During the fighting on the north
side of the town, a small body OF
insurgents attempted to enter the
south side, but troop of cavalry
repulsed them.
The total loss at CaIamba was
seven killed and 20 wounded. Ii
dead insurgents have been found.
The American garrison is going to
Calamba. A body of insurgents
visited TaY Tay and killed several
natives who were friendly to the
Americans.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05
\ THOUSAND TONGUES

Could not express the rapture
of Annie f Springer, Of 1925
Howard ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
when she found that DR. King ;
New Discovery for Consumption
had completely cured her of II
hacking cough that for many years
had made life a burden. All other
remedies and doctors could give
her no help, but she says of this
ROpal Cure-''it soon removed
the pain in my chest and | can
now sleep soundIy, something |
can sea, cely remember doing be-
fore. feel like sounding its
praise throughout the Universe. "
So will every one who tries DR.
Kings New Discovery for any
trouble of the Throat, Chest or
Lungs. Price soc. and $1.OO.
Trial bottles free at Crawford
Bros Drug Store; every bottle
guaranteed.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05
LANCASTER AND CHES TER
RAILWAY.
BETWEEN CHESTER AND LANCASTER.
Schedule in effect Daily except Sunday
on and after Sept IL, 1898.

WESTBOUND EASTBOUND.
Nos. ii and Is. Nos. u and Is.
A NJ. p NJ. A N. PM
955 5 50 Ar Chester Ly IL 90 200
9O7 5 o. Richburg ii 3S AS
8 SO 400 Bascombville IL 50 755
PM
s 33 4 SO Fort Lawn l2l2 Sis
500 100 Ly Lancaster Arl2 SO 55
Connects at Chester with Southern
ROilway, Seaooard Air Line aud Car
olina and North Western Railway.
Connects at fancaster with the Ohio
River 81 Charleston.
Leroy Springs, Pres, Lancaster, s. G.
J M Heath. G.. p. A.,
w II Hardin. V p and Aud, Cheste r
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05
\ CONGRESSMAN ROBBED.
Was Travelling in Europe With a
Small Fortune in Pocketbook.

brussels, Aug 2.-WiIliam G.
Lowering, n member of the United
States house of representatives
from Massachusetts, was robbed
Saturday last while on his way
from Ostcnd to this city. Mr.
Lowering while in the station at
Ostcnd was justled by two men,
bat look little notice of the oc-
culrcncc mt the time. On arrIv>
ing at this city, however, he dis
covered That his pocketoook, to-
gethcr,with $l3, 200 worth valua-
bic papers and notes for S65
pounds sterling had disappeared.
Mr. Lowering at once notified
the authorities, and the matter
was placed in the hands of tho
police.