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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
THE CUSTOM HOUSE
SCANDAL.

Washington. April IL 10 regard
to the aoolishment OF the Office of chief
Inspector and boarding officer of the
port OF Charleston. Assistant Secretary
Spaulding said this morning that it lad
no political significance whatever. and
Alec that there was 20 connection with
the recent developments 10 the Charles.
tom Custom House matter. He said
the relief of Mr. Wilkinson came as the
result of the recommend alton of two
special officers who we're sent to
inquire into the amount of work dooe bv
that ofhoe, and tbey had reported that
the business of the Custom House
did oos warrant the keeping of board.
Jog officer.
WHAT ALL CHARLESTON
KNOWS.
"As far as I know" said Mr. Spauld.
log. "Mr Wilkinson is Q man Of verv
good character and he has filled the
Office Of chief inspector and boarding.
otloer very satisfactorily for the depart.
meut. This move has no political
s'go'hcance aud it is only because there
is not enough work to be done to keen
such sn officer busy. The repor: from
Mr. Mac, se, the special inspector sent
to ioqui. ;aso the alleged hiding Of
coHtraoand liquor in the Custom
House. was just received By me on
Taesday aod | have taken no steps in
the matter yet. It will be two OF three
weeks yet before the report is made
public aud the guilty oficers removed,
out there was no mention of Mr.
Wilkiusoo's oame 10 The report and he
bad nothing whatever to do with the
liquor" MI.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
FIGHTTN0 AT ELANDSLAAGTE


Lsdysnisb. Tossdsy. April 10 The
Boso opened Ore this uoroiog early
sssdieg shslls into The British camp ct
Elasdslssgts from ,brso positions widely
sspssa,sd- The shells did no dsmsRe.
The troops moved out to resoo o oitte
sed fond the Bosrs 10 Q strong force
sad yell form6ed. A osval At inch
issh gao replied 20 the Boers, who
bsvs sgsis placed Loog Tom 10 posi-
tiou
Aooshes eommsod wss seen mosiu Q
toward tho British left. apparently With
the iotsesiou Of Aankiog them bot
the British shells forced them 10 retire
The Brisish advance piokc,s were
eoo'iauslly suiped bot fsw casualties
have been reported.
10 the sfisssoon the naval briRsde
sssie 6fsd fsv shslls
10 10 ramosed ,hss body Of Boers
hes gathered southwest Of Elauds.
lsss's 9th che sppsrsos intention Of
sss'ies the Brisish !;os Of somuuu;ss-
sioos
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
FIGHTING AT WEPENER

bioemfontein. April l3 Accounts
received here Of the fighting of the
troops under Col Dalgety at Wepe.
ner show the Beers attacked them
vigorously but were repulsed with
great loss The ,ers bsequently
relinquished the attack and it is
sa'd here they are returning north
wards
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

Dr. n A. Aldermsu, president of
the Uoiversity OF North Caroline, has
been elected president of Tulane Uni.
vsrsisyA New Orleans.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

L'sdoe. April ll-Tbs var o6iee
'ssued THE sfssrsooo Q return Of the
soss' British sssusls'es up to April 7
IL zee - follows,
Killed 10 sssion 2ll o6ssrs sod
l.S6O oc1 died Of wounds 48
omssss ssd 466 men missing sod
psisessss. 168 officers sod 1872 uso {;
died Of disssss ~ officers sad ,485
ess sssidspssl dssths. 3 officers sod
"a men 4; sspsssisssd iovslids. 288
o@esFs ssd 4. .934 men /; total. 13. .365,
sselssivs Of the sick and wsuodsd nov
10 bospitsls.
To 'hs vss Office rsturos OF casualties
must bs added the losses OF the las.
week sed ,hs voaodsd ssgrsgsiios
sboss 10. 900. mstiog . grand total Of
upwsrds Of $4,000 ofiosre and men
put out sstioo.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
THE AFRICAN WAR.
No Confirmation Of the Re.
ported British Disaster.

Loedon. April IL. $40 .. NJ
There 10 little frssh intel genee from
the ssss Of wsr 10 South Africa. Il
looks - though Lord Roberts may bs
psspssiae to take . strong fores to
clear the Bosss from bshiod bin.
A Cspe Toss dispatch says hs will
sos move ios soosbsr week. owise to
shs ssssssisy Of gathering stores and
supplies
Sir Willism Gassers's sudden 70.
oevsl 10 shs theme OF aush spsouls.
sioa. The cert osspsr 10 which il 10
sssssaesd causes much CONNECT. The
esssssl impression 10 that ID 10
sossssssd vish The Rsddsrsburg affair,
slsheaeh there are many vho consider
sbss there uuss Do something much
oses sssious. % other generals 10
0ossh Afries have bsso ressiusd in
seoosnd after bluuders more formid.
sbls shss Gssasrs's
The vss ofies hes rsesived 20 news
.of The death Of Col Bsdso. Powell aud
utterly dissssdiss the rucor.
The operations 10 Natal have not vet
Been fslly ssplsiesd. There sppsars to
hsvs bsse 90 attempt to oa,aaok The
British % Elssdslssgts aod to sever
sbss froo their bsss - Ladysuitb.
Losdoo. April IL The Blosmfop.
tsis sorrssp,odsos Of The Tiusa ssls.
srsphisg Wednesday. ssys 1T 10
sssessssd 10 general orders thai Gen
Bic Herbert Chsrmsids hss been
sppoiessd 70 the eommsnd Of the Third
divisios vice Geo Sir William Gs.asre
ordered hoss 10 Eoglsod.'
"0sa Bssbsnt's forcs is confident Of
being able 10 hold out.
The Boers. after showing consider.
sels dash. have vavered 90 reach 10 Q
the 6osl iss,s sod have struck ct last
the vital point. whsrs tbsy are greatly
handicapped BY their proximity to tho
Bssuso border.
"Osios TO tbs ssra.eeical souoso,ra.
sioes since the sosmy's movements
esssus defined thsre need be little
sssissy - to the safety Of the Cape
border. No orgsoixsd invasion Of Cape
Colooy 10 nov possible except under
extreme risks. which Cowusudso,
Olivier 10 sos likely TO tsks. especially
- bic horses are reported to be greatly
sxhsssssd."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

BIG GUNS FOR THE BOERs.
Lcsdes, April 1.-THE correspond
ses u shs Tisss % Lossspso Msrquss,
sslsosseeiss nssdsy. ssys "Tisss-
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Consolidated Aug. 2, 1881.
Gbs @attbman ans Soatbrol1.
3uhlishsd HYsry Wednesday,
rsRMs
l.50 per auuum-in advance.

OsS Square 6rst insertion. 81 90
bvsry subsequent Insertion ........ ......... SO
contracts for three months, or longer vii
- made ~ reduced rates.
All comuuuieations which subserve private
lntsrests win be charged for as dvertiements
Obituaries and tributes Of respects will be
charged for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
Death of Frank Mcmahon.

Frank MoMahon, a former Washington
ian, was drowned in the Ohio river near
Neville Island the seth ultimo. His body
has been brought here for burial. McMa-
hon was one of a number of bricklayers
working on a contract for the American
Steel and Wire Company of Pittsburg. At
4:3O O'Clock the evening named they quit
work and started for their homes. Most
of them boarded in Allegheny City, and it
was their custom to row from Neville Is
land across the Ohio river to Avalon, where
they could take train for the city. The
water was running swiftly Friday evening,
but the attempt was made to cross in a
boat. Sixty feet from the shore piles had
been driven into the bed Of the river. When
the boat passed between the rows of piles
a strong current caught the craft and
dashed 1t against the lower tier turning 1t
bottom upward and sifbmerging the men
in the ice-cold water.d People along the
shore went to their rescue and all but Nc
Mahon were saved, though two were I'M
conscious when they were taken from the
wa ter. G- t-c s5 . @tq 81
The funeral will take place tomorrow
morning from his mothers residence, As II
street northeast. Mcmahon left a widow
and three children. Although the deceased
had worked In several western. cities, his
home was in this city, where he was born
and reared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
Pastor Given a Surprise.

The indebtedness of EbeneZer NJ. E.
Church. at the corner of 4th and D streets
southeast, this city, has been reduced from
S2671S44 to S175OO. Rev. John H. Griffin,
the pastor has served the church for three
years. In recognition of his leadership a
committee composed Of officers, members
and friends of the church recently gave
him pleasing surprise The committee
operated under the following officers: Mrs.
Mamie Ware, president; Mrs. Amelia
Spriggs, vice president; Mrs. Alice Bowie
secretary; Mrs. Rebecca Smith, assistant
secretary, and Prof. ]. w. Fowler, treas
urer
Among the guests present were Rev. DR..
1. l.. Thomas and wife of Asbury M. E.
Church, Rev. w. H. Gaines Of Mount Zion
M. f. Church, Rev. ]. H. Brooks Of Ben
ming charge and president of the Washing
ton preachers meeting; Rev. s. H. Nor
wood of Simpson NJ. E. Church, Rev. R. s.
Smith Of Pisgah charge and Rev. M. w.
Clair, Ph.D., presiding elder of the WASH
ington district, who presided.
The presiding elder delivered an address,
in which he paid high tribute to the pas
tor for the work accomplished through his
energy and industry. with the cooperation
of the officers and members. At the close
of his remarks he introduced A. w. Dan
gerfield, secretary of the board Of trustees,
who spoke on behalf Of the board. D. B.
Webster. steward. was next introduced
as the representative of the stewards. All
the visiting ministers delivered appropri-
ate addresses, which were tnterSpersed with
music and addresses.
A handsome dress, with trimmings, was
presented to Mrs. Georgiana Griffin, the
pastors wife. and the pastor received a
suit OF clothing as gift from his friends.
The committee also presented to the stew
ards $500 for the poor fund and gave a
turkey to the sexton, William Madden. A
collation. was served, 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03

Eight base ball players arrived in New
York from Havana Saturday morning on
the steamer Seguranca. They were the
last to return home of the twenty-five
players who went to Cuba last October to
teach the Cubans base ball and gather in
the gate receipts. In the party were Hugh
Jennings, James Sheckard, William Dah,en
William Donovan and Harry Howell of the
Brooklyn club, William Gleason and " nnie
Mercer of the New Yorks and John C.
Barry of the Bostons.
Dahlen said yesterday to a New York re-
porter: 1--WE didn't make any money, but
had pleasant time. Our last game, played
last Sunday was fairly we'll attended, but
we thought 1t would be better to return to
New York than to make any more attempt
to get the Cubans' hard-earned dollars for
value received.
Il was surprised when I got back to
Brooklyn Dahlen continued, ito learn
that l was the only member of the Brook
lyn team who was barred out of the sleeve
button presentation engineered by a few
admirers of the champions.
Il have yet to learn whether 1 didn't play
good enough ball last season to warrant
the present, whether the supply of buttons
gave out or whether unconsciously Offend
ed one of the admirers in some way or
other. I suppose I will have to bear the
blow. play better ball next season and be
extra polite to any Of the admirers 1 may
chance to meet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
Application for Receiver.

In the case of w. Mosby Williams against
the District Title Insurance Company, the
complainant, a stakeholder seeking to have
the affairs of the defendant wound up and
a receiver appointed on the ground that
the company is insolvent and is losing
money, a hearing was had today before
Justice Barnard in Equity Court No. 2.
Mr. Williams took the stand to testify re-
garding conversation he had with Prssl-
dent Newton of the title company, during
which the latter is alleged to have said 1t
was losing money.
Before Mr. Williams had concluded his
testimony the defense raised the point OF
law that the Equity Court has not the
Jurisdiction to grant the relief sought by
the bill of complaint filed by Mr.. Williams.
Counsel for the complainant desiring time
to frame it's reply to this contention the
hearing was adjourned until tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
WASHINGTON sAENGERBUND.
It's First Public Concert This Season n
Success,

Its FIRST Public Concert This Season n
Success.
The Washington Saengerbund gave It's
first public concert this season last night
a. the New National Theater, and the
house was filled with an audience that was
representative not only of the German ele-
nent but of the best musical culture of
the District. The bund itself sang in good
form and demonstrated the careful reharsals
had been given by Mr.. Henry Kan
der. the musica! director. The club num-
bers were Observation-Disclosures "Geloebnis;' -
Handwergs Serenade, Mr. Frank Rebstock
singing the baritone solo: Mr. Handlers
Leibergruesse," and Spielter's I'm Lager
der Baueren." This was the first time that
Mr.: Aander had appeared as composer.
and his setting Of DR.. Stracks poem was
melodious and musicianly. The number
was heartily applauded and the talented
director was presented with massive
bunch of roses.
The solosts were all from New York, and
included Miss Louise B. Voigt, soprano;
Miss Margaret Silwell, pianist, and Max
Bendlx. violinist. Miss Vogt sang the
schultz" and a group Of songs comprising
Henschel's Morning Hymn Schumanns
''Widmung" and Brahms Meme Liebe list
Grun The singer was evidently laboring
under a cold and did not do herself full
justice, yet she showed voice of generous
amplitude, but which lacked iexibility and
tone color. Her songs were her best eff
forts. She received an encore at each APP
pearance. Miss Sulwell played Chopins
'Impromptu,' op. &c. his "Scherzo." op. 20:
LISTS ''Valse Impromptu,' Schumann's
"Nachtstueck and "Valse Brilliante' by
GULL. displaying excellent technique and
considerable power. Mr.. Max Bendix, how
ever, was easily the star performer and
proved himself a violnist of unusual abi-
ity He played with technique that was
well nigh perfect and with an artistic sense
that commanded the whole attention of his
hearers. His numbers were Hubay's Car
men Fantasia Arenseys "Berceuse."
D'Ambrose's "Canzonetta" and the Pop
per-Bendix "Elfentanz." His work aroused
positive enthusiasm, and he was obliged to
return again and again. The whole pro-
gram was enjoyable and reflected credit
upon Mr.. Handlers judgment, who, by the
way. besides directing the bund. played the
accomplishments to the soloists with great
discretion and sympathetic effect. Mr..
Erich F.. Rath effectively accompanied the
Saengerbund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
AnacOstia Items.

Rev Charles o. Isaac. pastor of the Ana
costa Methodist Episcopal Church, was
taken i'll Saturday, and yesterday was I'M
able TO conduct services at the church. The
morning exercises were held under the di-
rection OF Mr.. Arthur Suit, superintendent
of the Sunday school, while the evening de-
votions Were in charge of Mr.. Charles Lin
ger. The condition of Mr. Isaac was much
improved this morning. ....
The funeral Of Mrs. Lyles, wife of Mr..
William Lyles of Good Hope, who died
Saturday afternoon at her home in that vii
lage. took place this afternoon at o'clock
from the Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal
Church. Anacostia. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. W. G. Davenport, rector of
the Emmanuel Church, and the interment
was made at the Congressional cemetery.
The deceased was twenty-eight years of
age. and was the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. II. Boswell of Washington. She is sur
vived by her husband and three children.
The police have been asked to look ut
for Frank Brown, colored, twenty -eight
years of age, who left his home on the
Fort Stanton road in Anacostia the early
part of last August. Since then his people
have not heard from him. He stated he
was cling to Montgomery county to work,
but 1t Is said he did not go there. The po-
lice were furnished with his description.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
Base Ball Notes.

With Connie Mack at the head of the
American League team in Philadelphia,
the National League outfit In the Quaker
city will have to do some hustling to keep
ahead of its rival
Jack Doyle has more sense than some
of those who insist on abusing him. His
speech in Cuba, in which he showed his
knowledge of history, proves that the
scrappy and brainy infelder is not a
dummy.
There is Baltimore tip that Elberfield is
to play shortstop for the American club
in the story. The Kid would be player
after "Muggsy" McGraw's own heart.
THAT fellow Tebeau makes funny
crack said ex-senator Jimmy Casey in
to Brooklyn to play, and Keller and myself
walked out to our positions. Tebeau looked
at us and grinned. Then he yelled to Han
Ion: Say, Hanlon, We came here to play
men and not boys "
Billy Smith, who played left field on the
Toledo interstate team for several years.
has been made an offer to join the Balti-
more team in the American League. Smith
base runner. Smith asked for his release
from the Toledo team for the reason that
he felt he could play better ball by chang
ing around tossome other team
Asked about the prospects of a lively
meeting in New York, Mr.. Soden said:
1.-THE Players Association wants to be
heard about their wish to change the form
of contract and the American League
wants to have change made in the pa
tional agreement. Then there will also be
talk about grounds for American League
clubs in Baltimore, Washington and PhiIa-
delphia. Altogether. I guess we will have
quite an interesting meeting"
Jack O'Connor says he is glad to be with
Pittsburg, and adds: President Dreyfuss
and Secretary Puliiam are always looking
out for their players interest No need to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03

o'clock Saturday afternoon on his premises
at No. 119 Harrison street. Anacostia. air.
Haines was in good health up to the mo-
ment of his seizure, and had partaken of
his dinner but a short time before, after
ward remarking that he would finish put
ting out some lettuce plants in beds in the
rear of his residence. While at this work
Mrs. Haines. who was in the house. heard
a sound, and on Investigating found Mr..
Haines prostrate~on~the ground. A physi-
clan was summoned and everything was
done to make the laffiicted man comfortable.
He was then conscious and able to speak.
The stroke of paralysis had especially at
fected his left side.
The i'll man became worse yesterday, and
last night and this morning he was uncon-
scious and sinking. His recovery is not
locked for. Mr. Haines has been identified
with Anacostia for Tong time, and for
years has conducted a wheelwrighting bust
ness there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
Contribution. to Expense Fund.

The treasurer of the w. c. T. L. conven-
ton expense fund acknowledges receipt of
the following contributions: Anacostia
Union, $40; Mrs. Kate Barrett So; Mrs.
Kate Bushby, IS; Mrs. s. Jackson, So; Miss
Anna Reminger. So; Mrs. E. Keith, So; Miss
Abbie Graves, So; Mrs. Cheseman, So: Mrs.
Rifle, 81; Mrs. Wilkins. 50; Mrs. Street.
50; Mrs. N. Martin. 50: Miss Ledingham, 81 :;
Mrs. Bryant 81; Miss l.. b. Payne, $1.5O:
Family Supply Company, So: Miss Bertha
Gray, 80 cents; Miss Gordon, % cents; Miss
Matte Wanstall, 81; Mrs. Clayton E. Emig
So; Miss May Emg, 30 cents; Mr.. Baldwin,
So; Mr. Edward Drumgold. 81: Cash, sc
cents; Mr.. H. d. Gordon, so cents; Charles
Wesley Israel, 81: Mrs. George Davis 80
cents; Mrs. Bullen, so cents; Miss May Har-
ford. 80 cents: Miss Hattie Homer, 81; f.
Walker, 80 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
Ave. and 9th St.

be expecting the worst of it from such
men. President Dreyfuss has studied the
game, and you can bet his team plays base
ball. 1t is a cinch that his players are try
ing, for he treats them SO well that they
can't help being satisfied
mick" Youngs official averages place
Jimmy Barrett. the Cincinnati clubs feet
center fielder. at the top, with Van Haltren
and Doyle of the New York club tied for
second honors and Donovan fourth On the
season Barrett negotiated forty-siX steals,
Van Haltren and Doyle each forty-five and
Donovan forty-four. AS regards percent
age of bases stolen per game, Jimmy
Sheckard of the Brooklyn club is easily
the star, with Donovan and Doyle tied for
second place, Barrett fourth and Van Hal
tren fifth. The appended table shows the
records of the quintet:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
Sunday Foot Ball,

The Imperial Athletic Club and the Mount
Vernon foot ball team played a closely con-
tested game at Chevy Chase, Nd, yester-
day, the score standing to 0 in favor of
the Imperials at the finish. The Mount
Vernon numbered several good players on
its team, but they failed to work together.
Pearson made a forty-yard run. but was
stopped by Carter, who made grand
tackle. Horstkamp, Heider. Carter and
Bray played good game for the Imperials
while Brick, Began and Pearson did the
best work for the Mount Vernons. The vic
torous team will play the strong Portners
next Sunday on the same grounds a 2:30.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
Apoplexy Causes Death.

E. B. Pennebaker, who lived at No. 336
Mclean avenue southwest, dropped dead
about 8 o'clock last night at 18th and C
streets southwest. AS a precaution the
body was taken to the Emergency Hos
pital, where the doctors decided that life
had been extinct probably since he fell
on the sidewalk. Coroner hewitt made an
examination of the body and gave certifi-
cate Of death from apoplexy. The deceased,
as a carpenter by the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company for about twenty-five years
He leaves a widow and daughter, who is
married
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
Manning Detained in Kansas City.

1t was expected that James H. Manning
president and manager of the Kansas City
Base Ball Club and prospective owner of
the Washington club in the American
League, would arrive in this city this morn
ing, but business matters have detained
him. The following dispatch was received
by the sporting editor of The Star this
morning:
Detained by business Leave here Kan
sas City about Wednesday. Will wire you
JAMES H. MANNING"
With the coming of Mr.. Manning base
ball in Washington will take on boom,
as he may interest local capitalists in the
team and decide on the selection of grounds.
National Park may be selected. but it is
pc ssible that an entirely new site may be
fitted I'D,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
A Pleasant DUTY.

''When know thing worthy Of recommended
ton consider 1t my duty to tell IT. says Rev.
Jas. Murdoch Of Harrisburg Pa. .Dr. Agnew's
Catarrhal Powder has cured me of Catarrh of five
years standing. 1t is certainly magical in its ef
feet. The first application benefited me 10 i've
minutes. would not BE without II 10 the house,
Sold By F. s. WILLIAMS, 9th and sts.: ED
MONDH 4 WILLIAMS. Sd and Pa. ave. n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
Prof. Lees Lectures.

Prof. Guy Carlton Lee of Johns Hopkins
University will continue his course of lee
lures on political science before the Juris-
prudence and Diplomacy School, Columbian
University, during the month of December.
The remaining lectures of the course will
be delivered Tuesday evenings, the 4th,
18th and 18th instantS. The lectures are
open to all interested in the study of gov
ernmental organizations, ancient and mod
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
Bonds Aggregate $4,000.

Albert King, who is accused Of attempt
ing to defraud ]. E. Pepper of Christians
burg, Va, of draft for $500, the full par
ticulars of which have been already print
ed in The Star, was today arraigned in the
Police Court on the charge of grand lar
ceny, and was held In 1000 bonds for the
action of the grand jury. The arrest was
made by Detectives Horne and Father.
King was also held in $1,000 bonds to
answer the charge of stealing $50 from
John Gillian