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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-19

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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-19
SOUTHERN PENN'A r. II. TRAINS.

Connection for all stations ON Cumberland
system.
II. A. RIDDLE l. H. Royn
Genl Pass. Agent Supt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-23
CARE OF THE BLIND,
Comic renee Upon Subject at District
Building Today

MI H. w. Lewis. superintendent of char
tiles, recently recommended to the Com
mIssionerS that portion of the partial
allotment of the t$l2.0o0) fund for the relief
OF the poor for the current fiscal year be
made available for the care and support of
the blind of the District of Columbia, and
suggested thar it might be We'll to invite
representatives. of the Aid Association for
the Relief of the Blind of the District of
Columbia tG 4 conference with the Commits
sioners, with a view to the inception of
business relations.
Accordingly, Mrs. A. G. Bracket, pres
iGent; Mrs. A. I. Hunt, corresponding Sec
retary: Mrs; Theodore \. Mclaughlin,
financial secretary. and Maj Richard Syl-
vester, treasurer; Mrs. S. G. w. Benjamin,
Mrs. c. NJ. Pepper. Mrs. Mary North. rep
resenting the association. appeared before
the board of Commissioners today. Mr..
Lewis stated that the object of the meet
ing was the considerat ton of the rate TO he
charged by the associa ton for the care of
the dependent blind of the District, and
explained that the availability of a place
in which to Place the INDECENT blind would
help to solve the problem of enforcing the
laws AMI regulations relating to begging on
the streets of the city.
The representatives of the association
stated that they have a matron and a
house committee who have entire charge
of the supplies for the home. They; stated
that several applications for Ambulance
into the nome nave been made. but that
no person has as yet been admitted: that
six. or perhaps many ten, could be
accommodated. Major Sylvester stated
that the blind beggars give his department
quite a good deal of trouble, and that It is
a question of either driving them out of the
city into some home where they will be
taken care Of
Commissioner Wight inquired as to the
provision made for the residents of the
District. Major Sylvester replied that it
was the intention to confine the relief 10
the residents of the District only. Mrs.
Hunt stated that out of the 30 blind peo-
pie in the District. about 20 or % would
be eligible to the home at once, and that
S25 per month for each person was con-
sdered a fair rate. This, the Commission
ers stated was seemingly fair rate. The
Commissioners said that they would have
the attorney for the District prepare form
of contract between the District and the
association for the care of these unfortu-
mates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-23
TREASURY CHANGES.
Appointments, acknowledgements an
Promotions Announced.

The following changes in the classified
service of the treasury are announced:
Appointments on certification of civil ser
vice commisson-Wm H. Davis, Kentucky
Vim. E. Taliaferro, Georgia; Calvin w.
Jones. Iowa-$720 each in office of United
States Court and geodetic survey. Miss
Hortense Mckee, Mississippi. s72O. office of
the auditor for the Post Office Department.
Appointments by transfer from other de-
partments-MOncena NJ. Dodge Maine, 800
bureau of statistics. transfer from INTERIOR
Department; Peter II. Allen Alabama, s72O.
Secretarys office, by transfer from War
department: Miss Leonore Mooney Illinois
81 100 office of the auditor for the Post
| Office Department. by transfer from Post
Office Department: Ben Aarons, Minnesota.
500. office of the auditor for the Post Office
department. by transfer from Post Office
Department: Frank p. Proctor. Massachu-
sets. s"1. office of the controller of cur
rency, by transfer from immigration ser
vice Boston. Mass; BENZ. j. Northcott, Mis-
souri, $l.2n, office of auditor for Post Of
flee Department, by transfer from interior
Department.
Reinstatements-Th Thomas A. Bones North
terror Department.
Promotions - Secretary's office - Harry
Coope, Ohio, $500 to 81 900.
Office OF the controller of the currency-
MISS Emma w. Stokes, Indiana $500 to
81 900. ~
Bureau of statistics-Robert 3. Denney.
Missouri, $40 20 5000.
Supervising architects office-Mrs Nellia
f. seymour, Michigan, $1175 to 81 200: VIM.
b. Whipple, District of Columbia, 81 200 to
ST. 400 "
Bureau of the rlint-John C. Townsend.
| Illinois, $1,000 to $1,000.
once of the treasurer of the United
States-Noah w. Tryon, Indiana, $1,000 to
sl.2oo; Miss Louise B. Hunter. Michigan,
S9" TO $1,000; Harry H. Hulbirt, Pennsyl-
Nania, $40 to $500; VIM. E. Sando, Penn
sylVanla, $i2O to $50: Mrs. Z. v WEIGH.
Nebraska, 800 to $780, Burst C.. Getsinger
south Carolina. $3.50 to s1Uo; VIM. j. Levy,
Pennsylvania, $500 to 500.
Oifice of internal revenue-Mrs. Sarah E.
Buttei'foss, New Jersey, 5000 to 81, 900.
Once of auditor for the Treasury Depa TT
ment-Chas A. Wolfe, Oregon, $500 to ST.
300: Pinckney w. Smith, Illinois, $500 to
81 900. T
MISS ID. A. Cross, New York $500 to 5000
Office of auditor for Interior Department
MISS ). +. Grogan. Georgia, 81 200 to
Sl,iOO: John B. Lauffer Pennsylvania, 81 900
to $1,000.
Office of auditor for the State Department
Miss Cora " Thomas. New Jersey, $500
t. 81 900.
Office of auditor for the Post Office De-
partment-Adolph Van Reuth MARYLAND
81 coo to 81 200; Mrs. Anna B. Wiley. Penn
sylvania, $500 TO $1,000; Mrs Anna X. Hunt
District of Columbia, $50 to $500: Thos y
McGratn, California, $720 to $50: Shelby T
Davidson, Kentucky, $500 to $1,000; F. w.
Archibald, Colorado, $40 to $500; Miss v
A. Wells, Nebraska. $50 to $500; Sanford
A. Beach, Minnesota. S72O to $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-23
DEATH OF MRS. EMORY.
Widow of General Emory and Nice,
of Secretary Walker.


Mrs. Matilda Bache Emory died at her
home in this city yesterday. aged eighty
one years. She was the wife of the late
Gen. W. H. Emory, U. S. A, mother of
Thomas Emory of Syracuse. N. Y, and of
the late Maj. Campbell Emory. U. S. A.
and the aunt of Lieut.. Richard Wainwright.
L. S. N. Mrs. Emory was also q niece of
the late Secretary Robert j. Walker.
More than sixty years ago she made her
debut in this city. and was for years before
and after her marriage leader in society.
Probably no one here during the years of
her participation in affairs was more prom
inent than she or enjoyed wider range of
man. highly born and highly placed, Mrs.
Emory had, since the early years of the
century, been part, and a prominent and
distinguished part, of the nations social
history.
Her death came peacefully and gently
the beautiful ending of a beautiful and
her will be tempered by the thought that
ness. a loving mother. a faithful wife. a
loyal friend, a sincere Christian and an or
nament of her time and generation. She
leaves behind her only affection and honor
and regret She made enemies. she
nurSed no animoSitieS. From her secure
and lofty place she dispensed only kindly
words and helpful deeds.
Funeral services will be held at st. John 5
Church tomorrow at 10 o'clock am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-23
INSANITY ALLEGED
Plea Made in Behalf of Benjamin Il.
Smell.
INTRODUCTION OF TESTIMONY TODAY
The Defendants Parents on the
Witness Stand
PROS ECUT ION RES 7 S

The display of interest in the trial OF
BENJAMIN H. Smell was undated this morn
ing when the hearing was resumed before
Justice Clabaugh. in Criminal Court No. l.
The session today was expected to prove of
Importance. it being the understanding that
th. government would conclude its case in
chief at an carly hour: that the defense
" uuld ~. outlined TO the jury. and that
considerable. progress would be made N the
ettnr. 10 demonstrate that the defendant is
its-f ne.
The customary throng of curious individ-
uaIS. men and women. crowded the corri-
Grr<- and from a distance endeavored to
catch a glimpse Of Smell. All who could
l,"i give 4 satisfactory reason why they
should hc admitted were excluded from
The trial IN.
The sisters of the murdered girl were
..mous thu first to testify this morning.
and during their recital of incidents in
i,Il,Ird To he damaging the man on trial
tor his life was apparently unconcerned
hv what was said. Smell never turned his
eyes in the direction of the witnesses, but
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-23
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales-regular call. IL O'Clock MI. S. 4s cou-
Columbia Title Insurance 100 at as. loo at Az 50
at as. Capital Traction, 10 80 20 at al5s 20 at
10 at 49, 10 at 1919. 10 at le4e, 10 1t 1913 10
1898 Lanston Moroupc, at l5s4. American
Pne4lmitic Gun Carriage. 100 at "a cents.
District Of Columbia Bonds.-3G5s, 1924, funding.
Miscellaneous Bonds.-Metrupolitan Railroad Is.
125 bid Us asked; Metropolitan Ralroad cert. in
debt, A. lis asked. Metropolitan Railroad cert in
debt, b, lis asked. Columbia RAILROAD 0s l2s bid
Columbia Railroad "a mort ;'s. 1loS bid llllg ask
ed. washington Gas Co. series A. 6s, rs bid.
Washington Gas Go. series d, Is. ll5 bid. u. s.
ELECTRIC Light deb. imp. Is; no bid. us asked.
asked. Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone IS I03
bid; Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone con u.s.
1884, bid, l06 asked. American Security and Trust
IS. loo bid. Washington Market Go. 1st 6s lI3 bid
washington Market 90 imp Is; llS bid. Washing
sociation 5s, los bid. American Graphophone deb
National Bank Stocks.-Bank of Washington, ass
bid. 400 asked, Metropolitan, ga bid, SIS asked
Central, 10 bid. Farmers and Mechanics. 80 hid
bid. Capital. l35 bid. West End III bid, Trad
ers', l2i bid. 132 asked Lincoln, i2O bid, Is
Safe Deposit and Trust Companies National Safe
Deposit and r-ust, I2ala bid, 1914 asked: Wash
American security and Tfust. 81 bid 90 asked asked,
Washington Safe Deposit. 30 bid.
20 bid Metropolitan. 50 bid ooreoran. g. bia
fotonae. 80 bid. IS asked. Arlington I46ls bid
Union, I0a. bid. L. asked. Columbia l2s. bid. IS4
ssked Riggs, bid, 81 asked. Peoples. 6Is hid.
81. asked Commercial. bid, 5 asked.
Title Insurance Stocks.-ResI Estate Title IS hid.
100 asked. Columbia Title as bid, asked Wash
ingtoa Title, bid. District Title, S9s bid, S5s
asked.
Railroad Stccks:-Capital Traction, 9lai bid 9lTs
asked. City and Suburban, 26l2 bid, 80 asked
Georgetown and Tenleytown, Is bid.
Gas Stocks.-washinston Gas '531s bid, 53as ask
ed. Georgetown Gas 80 bid.
Telephone StocLs.-Chesapeske md Potomac s6si.
bid. &C asked. Pennsylvan IS bid. Is asked
Miscellaneous Stocks.-Mergenthaler IinotyDe
19iAs bid l9iL2 asked IaIston Mtnotype 49, hid
ISIS asked American Grapholhoae, ilSi hid II
asked American G7phopNne preferred, I2la hid
l2la asked Pneumatic Gun Carriage 23 bid %
asked. Washington Market, 10 bid. Is asked. Lin
coin Hail. IS bid.
sex dividend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-23
ON TWO CHARGES.
Colored Men Accused of Robbery and
Criminal Assault.

A verdict was reached today in the case
of James Gray Robert Pendleton, Henry
Ware and Frank Turner, the young negro
men who were placed on trial before JUS
tice Cole in Criminal Court No. yester-
day, charged with assaulting and robbing
James Giles the evening of the 10Th of last
July near the X street bridge over the
James creek canal, In South Washington.
Gray and Pendleton were convicted and
Turner and Ware were acquitted.
The four men and William Jennings,
Joseph Mack, Howard Berry, Edward
Crawford and Lemuel Simms We're then
placed on trial. charged with having GRIM
inally assaulted Dora Linkins, a young
white woman, the same evening and in
the same vicinity.
The woman mentioned. who stated that
she is married, the first witness, testi-
when Pendleton stopped them and held
him up. Then, she said, she was dragged
some distance away and assaulted in turn
by Pendleton and Gray and several others
of the defendants.
The defendants were represented by At
torneyS Williamson and Fugitt, and in an
swer to the former, Mrs. Linkins admitted
that three years ago she was sent to Jail for
keep ping a disorderly house. She also ad-
mitted that she had been fined once for
'saSsing a policeman She denied that
she had twice been convicted for keeping
disorderly house. She said 1t is true. how
ever, lHdl she tolu lHe ponce authorities
that the men had not molested her She
explained that she did because she did
not want it known that she had been as
Saulted by negroes.
Gilmore Hicks and Lucy Nugent colored
residents in the neighborhood. testified that
their attention was attracted by the voice
of the woman. evidently pleading. The wo-
man testified that when she attempted to
go over to the place where the assault is
alleged to have occurred she was stopped
by one of the crowd of colored men. She
saw Mrs. Linkins later in the evening and
observed that she bore evidence of rough
usage.
The trial was still in progress when this
report closed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-23
DlSTRiCTIN CONGRESS
Bills to Purchase Sites for Buildings In
troduced in the House.
Proposition to Reduce the Price OF
Electric LiShttng-To Widen
Fifteenth street.

Mr.. Young of Pennsylvania today intro
duced a bill in the House appropriating
sfoo,H0 TO purchase site for a govern
ment hall of records at the Southeast cor
ner of 18th and Pennsylvania avenue north.
west. The proposed lot would front la
feet on Pennsylvania avenue and contain
1885 square feet.
He also introduced a bill to purchase lot
3 and part of lot 10, in square 142. for the
Army Medical Dispensary. The area is
l2.''oo square feet and the price $4,000.
To Widen Fifteenth Street.
Mr.. Pearre today introduced bill in the
House to widen 18th street. or Columbia
avenue. to a uniform width of ninety feet
northward from Florida avenue to Chaplin
street. The land is to be condemned and
paid for out of the revenues of the Dis
trct.
To Reduce Price of Electric Light.
MIR. S. W. Smith today introduced a bill
In the House to reduce the price of arc
lights in the District to $50 per annum. and
electric current from 10 cents to 6 cents
per kilowatt hour.
Collection of Garbage.
MIR. Mcmillan today introduced in the
Senate bills prepared by the Commissioners
authorizing the Commissioners to enter into
a contract for the collection and disposal
OF garbage and dead animals in the Dis
trlct OF Columbia, and to regulate insur-
ance in the District of Columbia
To Reimburse Mr.. Carpenters Estate.
Mr. Proctor today introduced in the Sem
ate bill that was before the last Con-
gress appropriating 81 800 for the estate of
benjamin ID. Carpenter, late of Bright
wood, ID. c.. for property taken by the fed
eral forces for their use during the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-23

ternational copyright act. and report to the
Senate
Mr.. Pettigrew Is. d. offered a resolution
GAZING upon the President 10 send to the
senate the report of Gen. ]. c. Bates re-
iatlng to the treaty with the Sultan of Sulu
The resolution recited the salaries to be
palu the sultan and his officials. asked from
what fund the salaries are to be paid wha
services the officials performed and
whether these officers are under the civil
service.
objection was made, and the resolution
Went over.
MIR. Gallery then presented three resolu-
tons calling upon the President for cor
iespondence with Great Britain concerning
the Ciayton-Bulwer treaty. the correspon-
dence with the Colombian government as to
the Panama canal. and the correspondence
Win the new Panama Canal Company of
france The resolutions were adopted.
Mr. Jones tArk) asked that a speech re-
Gently delivered in this city by former
Gov Boutwell, of Massachusetts on the
philippines be printed a public document
but MIR. Aldrich objected to the publication
effect.
Mr.. Jones said he could accomplish his
object by reading the speech. and Mr..
Aldrich said that would have to be done.
Allen Resolution Adopted.
The resolution offered yesterday by M.
Allen (Neb.) calling upon the Secretary of
the Treasury for correspondence and the
substance of all verbal communications
which he has had with officials of the Ma
ticnal City Bank of New York concerning
the transfer of the old custom house to the
National City Bank was adopted.
MIR. Turner (Wash.) concluded his speech
on the Philippine question begun yester-
day.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Turner's address
Mr.. Ross addressed the Senate on his reso-
luton relating to the Philippines. His re-
marks are given elsewhere in this paper.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Ross speech the
Senate disp osed of some routine business,
and Mr.. McEnery spoke the Pritchard
resolution relating to the proposed amend
ment of the North Carolina constitution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-23

ne i' Shr; my mouth. / told him he had
"iS'T Try % make NE do it. My mother
t'...S Lizzie from the house
fu"'ve got too much mouth Smell then
SAID - thu witness so the latter declared
That's I'LL right Emma said she mad
Ply III take care of myself. and IN
Sc &" II shat Lizzie don't go back with Won
after what size has told US about what vn,,
ft'" lone 20 her"
The last witness for the prosecution was
Nh. Mary Gcntner who resides AZ III
lath street.
ON Frida;- July IS 1889" testified Mrs
Gtntner, Il saw Mr., Smell pass nv bouss
gong IN the direction of the Weisenber
gers Soon after Mrs Weisenbareer
brought Lizzie to my house Lizzie was
trembling. and her mother was scared
white 0'i Gu
Are yoi sure that this occurred FRIDAY.
JGlN - inquired Attorney Mitchell.
Yes, | am replied the witness.
That's all
We close our case by Offering the razo-
u evidence" then announced United States
AIeorn,y Anderson.
The Defense Outlined.
Attorney Mitchell explained to the Jury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-23
TO TAKE PART IN CAMPAIGN.
Recent Action of Senator Hanna Indi-
Gates His Intention.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CLEVELAND, Ohio. January 23.-That
Senator NJ. A. Hanna is to take an active
part in the management of the national re-
publican campaign this year is evidenced
by the announcement made here this morn
ing that he has leased the entire sixth floor
of the Perry Hayne building for political
purposes. There are twenty-five offices in
Guided in the lease. The senator's private
suite now consists of but four rooms. Tween
ty-cne more have been added, and the pres
ent tenants are moving today. 1t is under
stood that a branch office of the national
committee may be established in Cleveland
and that Senator Hanna has decided not
to refuse the national craftsmanship, which
President Mckinley has long urged him to
retain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-23
Master Pilots Convention

The National Association CT Master Pilots
held two sessions of its annual convention
today at Elks' Hall, on E street, one be-
ginning at 10 am. and the other at $50
pm. They were devoted entirely to the
consideration of executive business, relat-
ing to the affairs of the association
The convention will be in session until
Friday evening, and before adjournment
will consider legislation pending in Con-
sIess relating to shipping and interests con-
nected Herewith, and make recommended
tons regarding the various measEes. The
election of officers will be held Friday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-23
STEAMER BERMUDA ENJOINED.
British Subject Charges Steamer With
Loading With BOer Supplies.

PHILADELPHIA, January 23.-A special
hve-day injunction restraining the steamer
bermuda, which acquired some reputation
as a flibuster during the Spanish war
from leaving this port was granted todo,,
by Judge Pennypacker in common nleas
court. The application for the iniunction
was made by Robert S. Gamble of Kings
ton, Jamaica, subject of Great Britain
who alleges that he has information that
the vessel is to carry articles contraband
of war to South Africa for the Beers,
For some time past 1t has been rumored
that the famous filibuster was about 10
engage IN the same business again, but
those connected with the vessel made en-
phauc denials that such move was con-
templated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-23
Wives Seek Divorce.

Sally " Dulaney today applied for divorce
from Lee Dulaney. They were married
here June 8, 1894 She sharges her husband
with infidelity.
Annie Rabbit today applied for divorce
from Albert S. Rabbit. to whom she was
married here May i, 1896. She charges her
husband with ill treatment and desertion.
and desires the right to resume her maiden
name of Ashton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-23
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. January 23.-Flour quiet unchang-
ed receipts, 1890 barrels; exports, 3Is ba rreIs
Wheat steady; spot and MONTH 70l4 aIOss Febru-
airy. IO2a1OSs; May 7aa73h; steamer No . red Ga
a66i4 receipts s,925 bushels; exports none south
ern wheat by sample, 65a7112; do. grade s69ia
IO@. Corn steady; spot, month and February n
a3II; March, S7l2aS7fs; steamer mixed 6Isa36i !:
receipts, 1872 PA bushels: exports. none souhe n
white and yellow corn, 31a3S. Oats steady: No
white. 3oha3l; No. mixed, 2sI.a29 Rye dull:
No nearby; %; No. western, 59Is asked; re,
ceipts. ,963 bushels; stock 119, PAL bushels Hny
steady; No. timothy, $3.50 asked. Grain freighs
steady, unchanged. Sugar strong unchanged Cheese
butter and eggs firm, unchanged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-23

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Whte--T Rodger Maghaer and Ann Cor
bett Mccain; Charles H. Heyl and Mary
d. Heyl; John B. Glenn and Belle Hor-
grove, both of Mathews, Va: Eustice C.
Blake and Eva f. Burrows.
Colored-Bernard l.. Bowen and Mary l..
Phster; Melville Carrick and Henrietta
Brown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-23

HEAD BOER LAGER, Ladysmith
January 22.-The quarters of Generals
White and Hunter were smashed this
morning by a shot from Long Tom" 1t is
not known whether any of the occupants
OF the building were killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-23
Chicago Trunk Factory Burns.

CHICAGO, January 23.-Fire which to-
day broke out in Edward Fftzgeraid's trunk
factory at Wells and Division streets
caused a loss to building and contents of
$4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-23
Ruskin May Rest in Westminster.

LONDON, January 23-The dean of
Westminster has offered grave in West
minister Abbey for the remains of John
RuSkin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-23
GOV. Gage to Call Extra Session

SACRAMENTO, Cal, January 23-Gov.
Gage will call an extra session of the state
legislature to meet January 30 A United
States senator will probably be elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-23

LONDON, January 23-Kaffirs closed
weak on the stock exchange. owing to
rumors from Paris of a disaster to Gen
Warren's force in South Africa