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Make. Petition for Divorce.

Edward S. Mcdonald, through Attorney
Charles Poe, today in the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia. instituted pro-
ceedings for divorce against Emma D. Nc
Donald. on the grounds of infidelity. The
parties were married the 10Th of Septem-
Der. 1892, at the Catholic Cathedral, Balti-
more. Md. and have two children, a girl
seven years of age and boy of four years.
In addition to divorce Mr.. Mcdonald re-
quests the court to grant him the care and
custody of the children
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Fifty Dollars Forfeited.

Lee Sen, who was arrested yesterday on
the charge of running gambling establish
ment at the corner of Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and 4th street formerly Az street,
northwest, today forfeited $50 in the Police
Court. The raid during which the accused
mar was arrested was made by Sergeant
Williams and Policeman Newkirk and
Curry
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Important Medical Discovery.

LONDON August 20.-The Pail Mall
Gazette publishes a dispatch from Rome
which declares that an important medical
discovery concerning the cause of Brights
disease has been made by DIR. Ovid Brown
formerly Of New York and now of Rome
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VIII of Alice =. Davis.

The will of Alice S. Davis, dated the 1st
instant, at Battle Creek Sanitarium. Michi-
gan. was filed this afternoon for probate.
The estate is bequeathed to her daughter,
Edith Alice Davis with directions that the
mother of the testatrix be cared for prop
erly curing the remainder of her life Luz
cinda Cook and William H. Richards are
named executors.
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Board Choose. Omcer..

The Commissioners of the District of CO.
lumbia have been informed that at a re-
cent meeting of the board of police sur
geons DR.. Mayfield was elected its presi-
dent and DIR. Vale secretary.
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Rix RaiIroad Strike in WaIe..

CARDIFF, Wales. August Blowing to
a strike of some 1900 Taff Vale railroad
men traffic on the railroad has been stop
ped, and there has been some violence
against volunteer workers.
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SCARED BY THE STORM.
Two Women Injured While Making
Escape From Their Home.

Escape From Their Home.
Sarah and Ada Washington, colored, Nv
ing at No. 202 10Th street northeast, were
seriously injured about $3.50 O'Clock TINS
morning while endeavoring to make their
escape from their home. They were aWak-
ened by the storm and thinking the house
was In danger of being blown away they
hurried out through the window not walt
ing to open the door. Sarah fell and frac-
tured her leg in addition to receiving sew
eral cuts and bruises, while her sister
mouth was cut and she was also bruised
about the face and body. The police were
notified and the injured persons were taken
to the Washington Asylum Hospital Tor
treatment.
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Missouri Editors ON an Outing.

BUFFALO. N. Y. August 20.-The MEM
bers of the Missouri Press Association, who
are on a recreation trip, reached Buffalo
from the west during the night and left for
Niagara Falls today.
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severe storm In North Dakota.

ST. PAUL. MIMI. August 2O.-Many
buildings were wrecked at Nicholson. Cogs-
well and Towanda. N. D.. In a terrific wind
and electrical storm late last Saturday
night. No lives were lost, but great dam
age was done TO grain crops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20

The remains OF Mrs. ID. s. Porter, whose
husband is chief of division in the pen
sion office. will be buried at Newburgh,
Ind. tomorrow afternoon. Her death oc-
CURED In this city Friday last.
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Appointed n Substitutes.

A recommendation that John NJ. Mahaney
be appointed a substitute special crossing
policeman, to serve during the absence OF
members Of that force, has been made by
Commissioner Ross.
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Proceedings Resumed.

After recess of two weeks the hear
ing in connection with the petition in volun-
tary bankruptcy filed by Mr. Samuel Bic
Der was resumed today at the city hall be-
fore Referee McCalmont, and the exami-
nation of witnesses proceeded with.
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IOses NHafch md .Jewelry

Mrs. William TrOuIand living at ED1 Atm
street northwest. complained to the police
today that she had been robbed Cf gold
watch and chain and other articles of jew
elry valued at about 800. She reported
that the theft was committed last Friday
at River Springs St Mary's county, Md.
where she occupied cottage.
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On Grounds of DesertiOn,

On the ground of desertion ZephaSah s.
Fenno this afternoon petitioned tile Su-
preme Court of the District of Columbia to
grant him a divorce from Carrie L. Fenno
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.


Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co. bankers
and brokers, l419 F ST., members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs la
denburg. Thalmann & Co.. New York
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ROOSEVELT Az HEADQUARTERS.
COnfers With Republican Leaders he
EardinE Hia Itinerary.

kHFuTHS HIH.It1her"H1'
NEW YORK. August 2O.-Gov. Roosevelt,
Chairman Hanna and Cornelius N Bliss
were in conference at national republican
headquarters today. After the conference
it was said no definite conclusion had been
reached as to Mr.. Rooseyelt's western trip,
it having been decided to leave the ar
rangements for the trip to Senator Scott
and H. c. Payne of the Chicago headquar-
terS.
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The following fourth-class postmasters

were appointed today:
New York-Lake Grove s. N. Hawkins.
Pennsylvania-FederaI r. M. Mears:
Ideal. III. F. Burkeypiie: Heating. +. 7.
mi pl
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Visitors to Skyscrapers.

The owners of the big down town sky
scrapers In most instances generously admit
the curious public to the tops for the view.
but visitors to the taIlest and most noted
buildings are numerous that 1t Is neces-
sary to have certain regulations regarding
admission. There are few buildings of this
description where the stranger can walk
right In and ascend to the roof without
asking any ones consent. Generally 1t is
necessary to secure permit from the jan
itor or agent Of the building. This, how
ever, is no more than formality, provided
the visitor Is not erratic in his appearance
. or manner.
The ordinary sightseer has no difficulty.
All he has to do Is to proffer his request. If
pecuiiar-looking or acting people. however.
seek such privileges they are likely to re-
ceive refusal, as no cranks are wanted in
side or about the buildings. 1t is not an
unheard-of thing for would-be suicide to
try to throw himself from skyscraper's
roof and such behavior Is not encouraged.
1t would surprise the ordinary New Yorker
to learn OF the extent Of these sightseeing
The sun., 1900-02-07
SONS OF DELAWARE SOCIETY
New York Sons of the Diamond
State Have an Annual
Dinner

The annual dinner of the Delaware So
eiety of New York, which is tn be given
at the Waldorf-Ast on the 10Th INST,
bids fair to be one of unusual interest, as
the acceptance this time has been larger
than at any previ rus dinner. Governor
Tunnel will probably make a speech,
Bishop Coleman will be one of the
principal speakers and William U. Stay
ton, Esq, ex-president of the Society,
will speak of the work in the service of
the United States of Delaware's great
naval hero, Commodore McDonough.
How many Delawareans realize that
the largest fleet ever surrendered by
Great Britain, to any of her opponents,
was surrendered to Commodore Nc
Donougb ON Lake Champlain, and that
too, to fleet that McDonough had con-
structed from growing trees to fighting
ships within u few months.
The feature Of this dinner will be short
speeches by the members of the Society,
giving the traditions and histories of the
various sections of Delaware.
Any Delawarean visiting the city at
that time, desiring to partake of the din
ner, can secure tickets by addressing
William II. Stayton, Esq, 80 Broad
street, New York, or on the night OF the
dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria.
The sun., 1900-02-07
ONE OF FRoHMAN's BEST.


ellis Excellency, the Governor" a
comedy play written by r. Marshall,
will be presented by Charles Frohman's
company at the Opera House tomorrow
night. This play, when presented in
London, the home of the author, was
described by its critics az possessing to a
great extent the quality of humor to be
found in the comedies of w. S. Gilbert.
ALI reports were to the effect that the
play was London hit of large proper
tions-certainly enough to warrant Man
ager Frohman in securing it for this
country, although it's author was un-
known in the theatrical world prior to
its production there. On number of
occasions last season it was Manager
Frohman's intention to give MaishalPs
play in New York, but The success of
Lord and Lady gy'' was so great with
he Empire Theatre Stock Company as
to render its withdrawal inadvisable.
However, when the stock company end
ed its season and certain of its members
were participating in the support oi
Maude Adams in Romeo and Juliet"
ellis Excelency, the Governor" was
acted by members of the Empire Theatre
Company, in conjunction with some
from the Lyceum Theatre Company.
Originally produced for a fortnight,
the success of the comedy was SC
marked that it was retained as an attrac.
tion until the weather grew unbear.
, ably warm twelve weeks later 1t was
revived at the opening Of the present
season and stayed at the Empire Theatre
until John nrew's time compelled a re-
moval.
The sun., 1900-02-07
THE WORK OF CONGRESS.
Subject of BimetnlIism Up In the
Senate Again.


Washington. Feb. G.--The senate
finance committee has reported new
section to the financial bill as follows:
THAT the provisions of this act are not
intended to place any obstacles in the
way of the accomplishment of interna-
tional bimctallism, provided the same be
received by concurrent action Of the lead
ing commercial nations of the world and
at ratio which shall insure permanence
of relative value between gold and sill
YER"
Mr.. Pettus (Ala.) offered an amend
mont 10 the financial bill providing that
the bill shall not be construed to affect
the present legal tender quality of silver
dollars coined by the United States.
To the same bill Mr.. Chandler propos-
! ed an amendment providing that the gold
dollar of 2lS grains and the silver dollar
of Al 2la grains shall be the unit of value
and that all forms of money issued or
coined by the United States shall be
maintained ut that parity of value and
that the United States notes and treasury
notes, when presented at the treasury
for redemption, shall be redeemed in gold
or silver coin of such standard.
| The final conference report upon the
urgency deficiency bill was agreed to.
| The debate upon the diplomatic and
consular appropriation bill was then re-
| silmed. ---------.---.----=
The sun., 1900-02-07
Closing prices:
General Markets.

New YORK, Feb. 8. 4.
FLOUR-State and western inactive and
weak, but without quotable change; MinneN
sofa patents. Sj.Sja4.lO: winter straights
S3.40a3.50 winter extras, S2.6Oa2.S5; winter
patents, $355a3.S0.
WHEAT-Opened easy and afterward sole
off because of bearish cables and favorable re,
ports as to domestic winter wheat condition.
after recent snowfall; March, 7434a755sc.; May
73 ll-l6a1415c,
RYE-Steady state. &c.,, C. i. f., New York,
car lots: No. western, 611sc., I. o. b. anoat.
CORN-Opened steady and was later firmly
affected by higher cables, bulish Argentine
crop news and good general demand; May
IS l5-16a30 5-l6c.
OATS-Dull, but steady; track, white, state
S0lGa34c.; track, white, western, 3Ol5a34c.
PORK-Strong; mess, $l0all; family, Slsa
1880.
LARD-Firmer; prime western steam
6.40c.
BUTTER-Firm; state dairy, 1Sa2416c.; stat'
creamery, 2la26c.
CHEESE-Steady fall made. fancy, largo
l2Aal3c.; fall made, fancy, small, l234al3c.
EGGS-Steady at decline; state and Penn,
sylvania. l6al6lfc.; western, ungraded al
mark, 14al5l6c.
SUGAR-Raw steady; fair refining, &c. bid
centrifugal, 96 test, 7-l6c; refined quiet, bui
firm: crushed. 5.6Oc.; powdered, 53Oc.
TURPENTISE-FiI at 56a56}6c.
MOLASSES-Q but firm; New Orleans
44a55c
RICE-Steady; domestic, 4a6IGc.; Japan. ~
a5c.
TALLow-F city, 5,4c.; country, 514a
55sc.
HAY-steady; shipping, s5a'oc.; good t.
choice S0as5c.
Local Quotations.
The sun., 1900-02-07
OLD OFFICERS REELECTED.
The Wilmington City Sunday School
Union Held Its Annual Meeting
Last Might.

The annual meeting of the Whining.
ton City Sunday School Union was held
in Calvary Baptist Church last evening.
There was pleasing song service, the
music being under the direction of Pro.
fessor Banks. Some special selections
were rendered by the choir OF the
church.
Rev. DIR. G. A. Grise, pastor of Union
M. Il Church, delivered most interest
address on "The Effect of the Theology
of the Sunday School,"
The old officers were reelected on
motion of Peter B. Avars. They are as
follows: President. VIM. H. FouIk; vice
president, VIM. K. Crosby; statistical
secretary, VIM. 7. Morris; secretary, T.
H. H. Messenger; treasurer, Mrs. NJ. r,
Lincoln,
The following executive committee
was chosen: Frank Sheppard, S. H. Bay
nard, J. M. Ulmer, B. ID. Bogia and
Walter Bush.
The next meeting will be held on the
first Tuesday in May.
The sun., 1900-02-07
General Situation of Yesterdays
Stock and Money Mar
ket Reviewed.
SUGAR LOSES FIVE POINTS
Buying Was Active Yesterday and
the Stocks Are Evidently in
Strong Hands---American
Stocks Are Strong
in London.

The market again yesterday demon
strated tie TACT that the public is buying
freely and that the stocks are held so
largely in strong hands; that the bullish
interests do not propose to permit any
check to the upward movement. An
effort was made early to bring about a
reaction, but it did not meet with any
success. Ever the selling of sugar, and
some profit taking in the steel stocks,
was met with good buying orders, al
though sugar lost FIVE points.
The steel stocks continue the centre of
interest and the buying was much more
prominent than the selling. National
Steel is being bought ON the large earn
ings, which amount to over 20 per cent.
on the common stock, and it is known
in inside quarters that the statement of
the earnings of the American Steel Hoop,
which will come out this week, will be
a surprise to the street.
1t is stated that another big bull move
ment will shortly take place in A. S. &
w. Brokers acting for inside Western
interests bid for large amounts OF the
preferred stock, but met with no offers.
American Car & Fouudry is also being
largely bought by people having good in
formation of the earnings of the COM
pany. Great strength was shown by
American Tobacco on buying by inside
interests. There was also good buying
of the traction stocks, and short covering
in Third avenue caused the stock, to
move upward. A feature of the trading
| yesterday was the general diversity of
interests. THIS was more apparent than
for long time past. All the railroad
| stocks were strong, particularly New
York Central, Big 4, B. d 0. and Norfolk
& Western. aln told that powerful in
terests are buying B. & o. common. Sou
thern Pacific moved up sharply. All the
grangers hold strong. Runners of closer
relations between Union Pacific and
Northwestern caused considerable buy
ing Of the former.
There was large buying Of American
smelters for insiders, and on good infor-
nation 1t is stated that higher prices are
slated for the stock. There is now no
doubt that the whole market grows more
and more attractive and is broadening
out steadily. 1t seems that profits are
now to be made on the long side and all
the technical conditions favor the pros
pect. The only stock in which there
seems to be any bearish setiment at all is
sugar, and this is so essentially specula-
tive that the best advice offered is to leave
1t alone for the present.
In London American stocks are strong
and advanced with fair continental buy
ing. The orders in foreign houses are
steady.
The sun., 1900-02-07
potKsrApER's THEATRE.

Dockstader's Theatre was crowded to
the doors at both performances yesterday
to witness one of the best attractions
presented this season by MsnaRer Dock
stader. A number of the best known
people in the vaudeville line appear upon
the boards, and for over three homs the
audience was kept in constant roar of
laughter. Hornsn an, Ithe master coniuror;
the Colby Children, The youngest sketch
team on the stage; Post and Clinton,
royal entertainers; Transatlantic Trouba-
dors, in an operatic sketch; Nellie Sey-
mour, character change artist; Melville
and Conway, in comic specially; Hoyt
and Ntff, dancing and talking comedians;
the Musical Colbys; Grapewin and
Chance, in ga Mismated Pair" and
Stanton and Corri, the human roosters,
make up program that is seldom
equaled. Performances begin promptly
at 2. 10 and s Is D. m.
The sun., 1900-02-07
CARSON WANTED REVENGE.
Thought Thrashing Was the Prof. er
Treatment for John
Sparks.

opdfk5s
Magistrate Kelley acted as arbitrator
in very unique case last night. Nearly
six months ago, while John Sparks was
waiting in line for his wages at the
Diamond Steel Co. William Carson
walked up to him and without a word OF
warning, struck him a fearful blow.
Sparks swore ont warrant for Carson's
arrest, but as Carson moved to Phila-
delphia, the warrent was not executed
until last night, when Sparks was
brought before Magistrate Kelley. AS
Carson claimed that Sparks had stolen
the affections of his wife, and giving that
as an excuse for his brutal action, Magis-
trate Kelley fined him only one dollar
aHd cost.
During the proceedings of the trial
Carson stated that on one occasion, after
doing hard days work, he arrived
home to find all OF the furniture taken
from the house and note and silver
dollar under his plate at the supper
table.
Considering this, which Sparks did
not deny, Magistrate Kelley made the
fine as light as possible.
The sun., 1900-02-07
A snowstorm Yarn.

Rochester, Feb. Ga very peculiar
snowStorm is reported as having occur,
red near Alton, Wayne county. 1t is de.
scribed by those who saw it as cloud.
burst of snow, covering about four
square miles of ground, directly east of
Resort. Eight inches Of snow fell in 30
minutes. Outside of the territory the
ground is bare. Those who saw it say it
came down in clouds, and wayfarers
who were on the road had to stop at the
first farmhouse for fear of being buried
nliYp.
The sun., 1900-02-07
ADJUSTMENTS.
cARTER's GREAT PLAY.

The question is often asked by those
who have never seen Lincoln j. Carter's
The Heart of Chicago" but who have
heard of the approaching engine scene:
lis it accomplished by the use Of the
new animated picture. machine such as
the vitascope, cinematograph, etc?' 1t
is not. The engine and other apparatus
are as real as stage limitations, iron, wood
and steel can make it. As to how the
engine is made to appear to come from
miles away, all the time being in plain
view, as Rudyard Kipling would say,
That's another story" 1t is the in
yentor's secret. IL comes to the Opera
House tonight.
The sun., 1900-02-07
The Rough Riders, Reunion.

Guthrie. q. r., Feb. G.--.At the meet
ing ~ ill., executive committee of the
Rou.h Riicrs' Rcmion association il was
decided 10 chauer he date of the annual
reunion u Okiahona City to July l to
4 inclusive This was done to meet the
wishes % Colonel Roosevelt, who wrote
thai M eoald MT attend IN June "A, the
date prcy ioesly announced.
The sun., 1900-02-07
To Tear Up Railroads. Tracks.

Erie, Pa, Feb. 6.-The resolution
which was introduced some time ago au
thorizing the mayor to tear up the tracks
of the Nickel Plate Railroad company
in this city has been adopted by the
select council. The matter is the out
come of the railroad refusing to allow
the new trolley company to cross their
tracks at grade. The resolution alleges
that when the railroad got their charter
from the city they were TO eXpend $780,,
000 but they only spent about $4,000.
The sun., 1900-02-07
NeYs From sknrunr.

Victoria, b. G.. Feb. 6-The steamer
Tees has arrived from Skaghay. 1t is
stated that Dawson police are investigat-
ing the systematic cutting of the Dawson
telegraph wire, presumably in connection
with the hold ups on the railroad. Ser
geant Allen came through from Dawson
On his way to South Africa, his wife ac-
companying him. She has volunteered
as a Red Cross nurse while Allen will
be q mounted scout
The sun., 1900-02-07
More Hone For MIR. Phelps.

New Haven. Feb. 6.--Though the at
tending physician is very chary about
expressing any decided opinion as to the
outcome Of the illness of the Hon. Il. j..
Phelps, the fact that nothing has occur
red to occasion any alarm since he be-
gan TO show signs of Improvement has
given rise to an optimistic feeling.
The sun., 1900-02-07
Nv rrtnI ienr ncnl,nn.

Buffalo. Fob G--Thc Express says.
"TIowmd G. Bcnham viii have new
trial Justice Hooker who heard tic
arguments GA the motion for new trial
in the special term of the supreme court
last December. hns decided. TO grant the
motion, and Rcrham will have another
chance iu ilch, for bis life
The sun., 1900-02-07
Fourth Class Postmasters.

Washington. Feb. 6.--The following
fourth class postmasters have been ap.
pointed:
New York-Belgium, Andrew Brush.
Pennsylvania = Duck Valley, G. n
Schrieveri Chesterville, w. Il. Dance;
Knousetown, j. S. Barner; Lizette, II. s
Clewell.
Verment-BFowniRgte w. G. Scofield
The sun., 1900-02-07
TnE ideals NExr MEEK.

John Himmelein's big and well known
attraction, ''The IDEALS" including
Howson's Twentieth Century band and
orchestra, will be at the Opera House all
next week, no doubt a pleasing an
nouncement to the many friends here OF
that popular company. "In the Heart
of the Storm" said to be particularly
elaborate scenic production, will be the
opening play.
The sun., 1900-02-07
Getting Men FOR strathcona Horse.

Winnipeg, Feb. 6.-Lieutenant Steel,
who is to command the new regiment for
South Africa to be known as the Strath-
coma horse is here en- route west to select
his men. He will take 40 men from Win
nipeg, and each must be an experienced
horseman and good shot. Captain
Mackie Of the Ninetieth will make the
selections He is to have command
commission in the regiment. Over POO
applications are on hand.
The sun., 1900-02-07
WEDDING AT LEWES.
Miss Clara Pointer and Il. Finley
Ross Will be Made One Today.

Young people in Lewes are looking
forward to one of the social events of the
season, which is to take place at Lewes
today. Miss Clara Pointer, one of the
most popular young ladies of the quiet
little Sussex county town, will be joined
in the holy bonds OF matrimony to l..
Finley Ross, one of the leading mer-
chants of the town.
The ceremony will be held at the resi-
dence of the brides parents on Market
street, where Rev. Mr.. Wainwright will
officiate.
Mr.. Ross and Miss Pointer are favorites
with all who know them. The newly
made bride and groom will reside in
Lewes, where Mr.. Ross is engaged in
business. After the ceremony there will
be reception for few of their friends
The sun., 1900-02-07
Coroner's Inquest.

Coroner Vandever will hold an inquest
this evening over the remains of Joseph
Hickey who died suddenly on Front
street Monday afternoon. Hickey will
be buried in Mt. Salem Cemetery this
afternoon.
The sun., 1900-02-07
To Deliver Emmet Grafton.

Buffalo, Feb. 6.-.Iustice John Wood
ward of the appellate division of the
supreme court has accepted an invitation
to deliver the Grafton ut the celebration
of the birthday anniversary of Robert
Emmet, which will be held here on the
evening of March 4.