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Evening journal., 1900-08-08
CHANLER CHARGES REFUTED;
ATTORNEY GARMAN ACCUSED
Miss ChanIer Criticized Hospital Affairs After Two Days
Spent in Manila WilkOSbarre Lawyer Denies
Charges Of Attempting to Bride Councilman

Wilkesbarre, Pa. Aug. S.--The I'm
vestigation Of the bribery charges in
city council were continued yesterday.
Councilman Santee. who swore on
Monday that he had been offered a
bribe by George J. Llewellyn, was CALI
ed for cross examination. When ques-
TONED as to why he waited seven
months before he informed councils
that one of its members had been
brlhed or an attempt made to do So he
said he was reluctant 10 inform on his
friend Llewellyn, and he knew it would
be hard TO prove a charge
Councilman Thomas Wheatley, who
was Instrumental IN bringing about
the investigation. testified that he met
Attorney John M. Garman in an eat
ing house in this city a little over a
month ago. and that they started to
discuss municipal affairs. including
the efeortE of a new electric railway
company from Scranton to gain ad-
mission in Wilkesharre Witness knew
that Mr.. Garman was attorney for the
company. Mr.. Garman asked the
councilman what he would take for his
vote. Mr.. Wheatley wanted to know
what he was willing to pay, and the
attorney said $500. Witness said the
other side were paying $780, Mr.. Gar
man then said that in ease the Scran-
ton franchise was secured Wheatleys
vote might be worth $1,000 This end
ed the conversation. and the witness
said nothing to any one until he eX-
posed the matter in council.
Mr.. Garman swore that he never Of
fered Wheatley a cent of money, that
he was not authorized to offer it and
that the company he represented did
not have money 10 spend in that way
Another witness c0rroborated Mr.
Garman's testimony 10 a more or less
extent Mr. Wheatley's testimony was
not corroborated.
Evening journal., 1900-08-08

not said to Captain d. B. Walcutt that
he had a written contract with the
prosecution by which he was to confess
and receive Immunity. He denied that
he had made the statement to Walcntt
or anybody else. Walcutt then testi-
fed that Culton did make the state
ment. G. O. Reynolds also swore that
Culton made a similarstatementto him.
J. c. Owens, another of the witnesses
introduced to impeach Wharton Col
den, testified as to an alleged convcr-
sation with Golden. in which the lat
fer was quoted as saying that he knew
Powers to be innocent.
DR.. J. W. Prewitt, who followed, tes-
tilted that John L. Powers became i'll
at Frankfort about noon Jan. 25 and
that he was called to see him twice
that day. Robert Noakes had testified
in regard to several conversations
with Powers on that day, and DR..
Prewitt's testimony was in contradic-
tion of Noakes.
Evening journal., 1900-08-08
CHINESE GOVERNMENT
WOULD SEND MINISTERS
FROM PEKIN TO DEATH
Minister Conger Gables the Situation to be Of Most Serious
Character, That Ministers Are in Danger and That
Supplies Are Considerably Reduced

at Pietsang the American. British and
Japanese forces were joined in the
movement to turn the enemy's right
flank. while the Russians and French
operated together on the opposite side
of the river against the enemy's left
This may indicate the line of cleavage
among the allies, whose general dis
sensions were reported at Tien Tsin.
1t is also exceedingly significant that
Gen. Chaffee does not mention the
German force at all The war depart
ment officials do not believe that this
could have been due to an oversight
on his part if it was arranged that they
were to participate in the movement.
1t therefore seems likely that the Ger
mans we're not engaged at Pietsang. It
IS thought possible that they may be
acting independently.
Evening journal., 1900-08-08
CHINESE WILLFIGHT If
ALLIES MARCH TO REKIN

London, Aug. SIN case the troops
advance the Chinese must fight. The
suggestion that the allies should be al
lowed 10 enter Pe1in in order to escort
the ministers to Tien Tsin is abso-
lutely impossible"
This is the dictum Of Ii Hung
Chang. 1t was transmitted last even
ing to Mr.. William Pritchard Morgan.
member Of parliament for Merthyr
Tydvil. by his agent at Shanghai. The
agent had carried to Earl Ii a message
from Mr.. Morgan urging that the al
lied troops be allowed to enter the
capital and stating that a settlement
could be made at Tien Tsin whereby
a war Of the world against China
would be averted, but even the opti-
mistic III failed to hRd out the slight
est hope Of its feasibility, although he
reiterated 70 Mr.. Morgans agent his
declaration that the minister's had left
Pelsin, fixing the date Of their depart
ure as Aug. 2. The agent makes this
comment: THE cOnsuls are without
confirmation"
These messages have been sent to
Lord Salisbury. accompanied by a
statement by MIR. Morgan, urging that
the allies should take no step to en-
danger the lives Of the ministers. A
message from the Belgian minister,
dated Pelxin, Aug. 2, seems effectually
to dispose of the rumors that the min
listers have either left or are intending
to leave Pekin.
The Chinese minister in London, Sir
Chih Chen Lo Feng Luh, says he has
received a telegram from China an
nouneing that a long imperial edict
was issued on Aug. authorizing the
immediate and safe conveyance of all
Europeans in Pekin to Tien Tsin.
Several dispatches are printed Civ
Evening journal., 1900-08-08
HURRYING DOCK WORK
Delaware Company Will Finish Baltimore
bOCk Before End Of Year

Work on the big drydock for the
William Skinner g. Sons Shipbuilding
and Drydock Company of Baltimore. Is
being hurried by the Delaware Con
struction Company, of this city, and 1t
is probable that the dock will be ready
for use before the end OF the year.
The dock is one of the largest in the
country. being over zoo feet long. "a
feet deep and $50 feet wide. II is con-
structed Of concrete and wood in such
a substantial manner as to withstand
the elements Of many years. The dock
when completed will be the largest
one south of the Maryland State line
Evening journal., 1900-08-08
.TOWNE DECLINES NOMINATION
FOR POPULIST VICE-PRESIDENT
He Says His Candidacy, While Advocating the Election Of
Bryan and Stevenson, Would be Sham
That Would Deceive Nobody
HANDY SEES
MORE IMPERIALISM
Says Alice Now Has Supreme
Authority Over AddiCkS
Republicans

Former Congressman l.. Irving
Handy finds In the Addicks Conyen-
tion, which was In session in Dover on
Monday, pleasant food for thought
Here are his views Of the doings Of
the body.
Tho action Of the convention in Do
yer isunique in American politics; SD far
as | know, without parallel After
nominating a ticket, which l do not
care 10 critlcise in it's makeup. the
convention gave to one man. j. r.. AL
lee power and authority 10 alter
change. amend, withdraw, or replace
the ticket. and do anything and every
thing else pleasing to his royal will,
at any and all times, between now and
election day. For instance, Mr.. Alice
may tomorrow suspend Dr. Marshall
from the ticket for one month, and
then replace him, making, let MS say,
William b. Clerk, a gubernatorial can
didate in the meantime. In short, the
Union Republican Convention resolved
10 remain in perpetual session IN the
person OF j. Frank Alice, who is TO be
the whole show and sole source Of
power from now until the end OF the
campaign. Talk about Imperialism. Nc.
Kinley's unconstitutional exercise OF
imperial power over the islands Of the
sea is more than equalled by Allee'i
imperial authority over the Union Re
publican party In Delaware.
"Mr. Alice should at once order {
4 ieweled crown and a purple robe
lnot that ! suppose Mr. Alice VIII be per
mitted IN point Of fact to exercise hi
imperial powers according to his own
judgment
In this respect he is i'm similar pligh
I To Mckinley The president has {,
do what Hanna says, and Mr. Alle'
viii Of course. be equally obedient {,
his leader Addickgn
Evening journal., 1900-08-08
GENERAL HUMIDITY TAKES
DELIGHT IN TORTURING

Although the weather man has prom
ised cooler weather FOR to-day he has
failed to deliver the goods and the hak-
ing Of humanity continues.
In many parts OF the city last night
sleep was out Of the question. owing
to the oppressive heat. Even the trampe
who usually find a cool green bed along
the banks Of the Brandywine failed To
find il and they suffered. The humid
ity was excessive and the slight shower
of early evening was scorned by the
Old General"
The average temperature in the after
noon was SO degrees but in many places
it reached 80.
Evening journal., 1900-08-08
Water Department Work

At yesterday afternoons meeting of
the Water Department, routine busi-
ness was transacted, Chief Engineer
Bond reported having experimental in
painting fire plugs, some being. painted
red and others drab but neither color
was satisfactory.
The payroll of 81, 1896 was ordered
paid. and the balance in bank reported
to be S72, 7S0.71
Evening journal., 1900-08-08
delegates Must File Their Names

Under the primary election laws all
candidates for delegates to the Repub-
lican State Convention must file their
names with the Republican First dis-
trict and the County Committee on or
before saturday at midnight.
Evening journal., 1900-08-08
Prthians WIN Have outing

Members Of the state lodge, X. Of p,
will conduct an open-air meeting in
Shellpot Park on Saturday of next
week. There will be various athletic
sports and a contest for a handsome
banner
Evening journal., 1900-08-08
Horse Was Miserable So Ran AWAY

Biting flies and the almost unbear-
able heat were the causes that induced
a horse belonging to John r. Hudson
to run away in West Tenth street yes
terday afternoon. Although the animal
used the sidewalk from Shipley to Tat
nall street. the only man he inconven-
fenced was J. w. Berry, who was
knocked down He was not injured.
For pleasant davs outing go with
the Eagles next Saturday.
Evening journal., 1900-08-08

Full returns Of the Fiizsimmons-
Rubin fight by rounds At MeComick's
Hotel. Front and Market streets, on
Friday night.
Evening journal., 1900-08-08
Entered Port Yesterday

At this port yesterday the French
France, entered in ballast.
Evening journal., 1900-08-08
CandIdate for KepresenlatiYe

Friends of Former Chief of Police
Dolan ere ursing him 10 be a candi
date TOR representative from the Fifth
district.
Evening journal., 1900-08-08
Nom a Newsnnner Nrnn

D. A. Long, who was formerly man
ager and owner Of the Wilmington
Club, is now proprietor Of the
Lowell (Mass.) Sunday Telegram.
Evening journal., 1900-08-08
EIeotrlcaI work

OF every description j. Wesley Nor
ris, 3l5 Shipiey street. Both phones.
Evening journal., 1900-08-08
A Flne Trln

Eagles to Atlantic City next Saturday
via B. & o.
Evening journal., 1900-08-08
special

Returns cf Fitzsimmons and Rubin
fight at Hotel Western, Frs1ay night.
Evening journal., 1900-08-08

Advertisers should not overlook
the fact that THE EVENING
JOURNAL is increasing in circu-
latlon every day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02
Prevented a Tragedy.

Timely information given by Mrs.
George Long, of New StraitsvilIe, Ohio,
prevented dreadful tragedy and saved
two lives. A frightful cough had long
kept her awake every night. She bad
tried many remedies and doctors but
steadily grew worse until urged TO try
DR.. Kings New Discovery. One bottle
wholly cured her, and she writes this
marvellous medicine also cured MIR. Long
of a severe attack of Pneumonia. such
cures are positively proof OF the match
less merit of this grand remedy for cur
ing all throat, chest and lung troubles.
Only so cents and $1.0O. Every bottle
guaranteed. Trial bottles free at +.
). Leadbeater & sons Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Old Boreas was on a rampage again last
night.
Six dodgers were at the station house last
night.
There were no cases for trial in the Police
Court this morning.
A Home telephone, No. III, has been
placed IL the City Engineers office.
Willis Thompson, colOred, was arrested this
evening for an assault on Sam Madison.
The Alexsndris Light Infantry will hold a
meeting and company inspection on Monday
night.
A marriage license was issued in Washing.
ton yesterday to Samuel Petit and Becky
Dove, both of Fairfax county.
A well-execute1 drawing of the relief of
Lsdysmith was on exhibition at the store Of
Captain George Young this morning.
City Engineer Dunn has appointed Mr.. G..
g. Harrington foreman of the street f0rt o
and carts in place of Mr.. w. b. Dobie.
Mr.. J. F. Rodgers. contractor. has hand.
somely improved the store OF Mr.. T. A..
Groves, on King street. The entire front is
now of plate glass.
A marriage license was issued in Baltimore
yesterday to John Thomas Fligste, of Wash
ington, and Nora Ellen Blsnkenship, d.
vorced, Of Richmond.
In a game of basketball played last night
st Schuler's Hall between the Alexandra
Athletic Association and a picked team the
formsr defeated the latter by Il score Of
% too
Reports in circulation that the Concordis
Hotel had changed hands are erroneous.
No, for az hot
not consummsted, although prices were
sgreed upon b-tween the contracting parties
The alarm of fire about 4:25 o'clock this
evening was caused by the partial burning of
the two small frame houses In the court, oil
Fairfax street, between Wilkes and Gibbon.
The houses were owned by Mrs. Ferd.
knight and occupied by colored people.
The will of the late Cstharine A. Gorham
was admitted to probate in the Corporation
Court today ard her son, Mr.. Geo. F. Col
hsm, qualified as executor. The deceased
left an estate valued ut ab)ut $4,000 to her
children. Messrs. B B. smith, VIM. Rodgers
and w. Rocker were appointed appraisers.
All numbers having been distributed, the
silver tea set which has been on exhibition at
the Concordia Hotel will on Saturday night
be givan away to the one who may be so for
tuDate as to hold the lucky number Doubt
less a large attendance will witness the pre-.
sentation and enjoy grsphophone concert.
The contest over the will of the late Co.
lumbus Alexander. of Washington, which bias
been subject of litigation before three diff
ferent branches of the supreme court Of the
District of Columbis, WAS yesterday sett ed
out of court Columbus Alexander died in
February. 1898, leaving an estate valued IT
over 81 ,OOO,QOO One OF the provisions Of
the will was that any one Of his hoirs who
would make protest sgsinst the manner Of
his disposition of the properly would stand
as disinherited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02
WON HIS BRIDE EASILY.

! A romance that has developed dis
tressina complications became public in
New Orleans yesterday. Wednesday
night an excited young man drove to
the head OF Canal street accompanied
by an undertaken and coffin. He
frantically cried for boat TO take him
to the battleship Texas, saying he was
Captain Clark, and in command.
A boat was obtained and captain
Clark" was rowed out. He went
abroad the wsrship, introduced himself
and said that he had come for the BODY
of Lieutenant Colson, who had died on
the ship. The officers Of the ship, be-
lieving him unbalanced, sent him
ashore.
Yesterday it developed that "Cap-
tain Clark" bad married a young
lady from Cincinnati. at New
Orleans. after two days. court
ship. The bride is Miss Bertha War.
ton. She came here with her brother
in-law, Alexander AroDson, a business
man of Cincinnati, and Mrs. Aronson,
and went to hotel.
The man was staying at the same
house. He became fascinated with
Miss Warton, and sent card to her
room telling her he was in comma I'd OF
the battleship and desired to meet her.
Mr.. Aronson believed his representa-.
lions, and Clark and the young lady
were introduced.
Wednesday afternoon they were
married by DR.. Percival at the Church
of the Annunciation. Yesterday Mr..
ArOnson learned of Clark's exploit on
the battleship last night, became fright
ened and made an investigation, and
soon satisfied himself that the man was
either insane or an imposter. Detec-
tives were called in and The groom was
locked up 10 cell. When the bride
realized her situation she collapsed and
was taken seriously i'll.
At the police station Clark told q
number of conflicting stories. He said
first that he was James E. Clark, q
lawyer OF Cincinnati, hut no snch name
could be found in the Cincinnati direc
tory. Subsequently he was identified
as J. ]. Moyse, of Greenville, Miss
Moyse said he served 10 the Fifth
Mississippi Immune regiment during
the war and that be had obtained bis
uniform while in the service. The fed.
eral officials were notified OF his arrest
and it is stated that if be is not proved
to be insane he will be prosecuted for
impersonating government officer.
"CnDtain Clark" took his arrest COOL
. ly. When arrested he pad many tele-
grams in his possession. One he had
written at the telegraph office when Mr..
Aronson was with him. 1t had appar
emily not been sent, bu. read as fol-
lows:
"Secretary Corbn, U. g. A., Washing.
ton.
To-day welded and happy. Texas
illuminated for the bride.
(Signed) captain CLARK
Commander Texas"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02

There is no better medicine for the
babies than Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. Its pleasant taste and prompt
and effectual cures make it a favorite
with mothers and small children. 1t
quickly cures their coughs and colds,
preventing pneumonia or other serious
consequences. 1t also cures Group and
has been used in teDs of thousands OF
cases without single failure so far ss
We have been able to learn. 1t not only
cures Group, but when given 80 soon as
the croupy cough appears, will prevent
the attack. Ia cases OF whooping cough
it liquefies the tough mucus, making
t easier to expectOrate, and lessons
the severity and frequency of the parox
ysms of coughing, thus deprivipg that
disease of all dangerous consequences.
For sale by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02

PrRsoNAL.-Mr. SAMUEL p. Wing
Geld Of this city, aud Miss Kiitie Har.
yry. daughter of Mrs. J. ]. Harvey, OF
C.mpbsll county, 40 we're married
near Rustburg, on Wednesday, have
arrived 10 this city where they will
make their home.
Mr.. Peter Pullman, of Fairfax, and
Nj, O.ceola Rsiney, of this city, were
married. at the parsonage of the M. P.
C7prca South on Wednesday night by
R-v. Z. V. REGISTER.
Rev. DR.. c. E. Smith, OF Baltimore,
nrescned an able and interesting ser
mon At Christ Church last night. A
large congregation was in attendance.
Mr.. AMI Mrs. G. $. Pickett, of Fair
fax. left here today for Missouri, where
tDey will reside.
Nj. Willard Davis and DR.. Hender-
son. Of Ashland. KY, are spending q
f-w days with Capt. J. V. Davis. ut the
National ceme cry.
Mrs. Z. Goldsmith is quite sick at her
home on Prince street.
Mr. George barley, who has been i'll
for some time, is better. today.
Mr. Richard Roland continues quite
sick st his home on south Columbus
street
Cant. A. J. Fair, who has been seri.
ou.lv ill for some time with pneumo-
MIA. IS slightly improved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02

The War Department continues to
increase the force Of medical men In
the Philippines. This continual action
serves to confirm the statement made
by D.. Seaman, OF Philadelphia, that -
very large number of soldiers there are
suffering from dysentery ana other dis
eases. This supposition is further borne
out by the death lists sent 10 by Ger
eral Otis. No public record of the
soldiers who are sick and in hospitals
is obtainable here but it is the common
understanding that the number is IN.
usually large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02

The PANsY CLUB.-The Pansy
Pleasure Club was handsomely enter
tanned last evening at the residence of
Mr.. William Whestley, on upper
Duke street, the occasion being the
celebration of the twenty-6rst birthday
Of Mr.. Whestley's SOD, Charles. After
engaging in games. ETC., the club ad-
burned to the dining room where they
were served with a midnight supper.
Among those present were Misses
Olive Swaine, Bessie Boyer, Pearl
Chase, Mary Penn, Bette Keys and
Mr.. Lambert Sullivan. and Messrs.
samuel Pitts, Harry Newton, Charles
Wheatley, Benedict Wheatley, Milton
summers, Guy Duty and Lambert Sui
Ivan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02
COMMUNICATED

We vote for aud elect Senator and
one representative to the legislature
of the State 10 look after our Interests,
then We appoint the Guy Attorney to
locate iD Richmond to watch our rep
resentatives. Now, If it is 10 order, we
move that the Mayor be directed or re-
quested las you like) to employ a Col
cago detective of tie Pinkerton stripe
TO proceed to Richmond and watch our
attorney, or perhaps we can employ an
expert for less money. We have the
fever and we may as we'll indulge while
it is op. Will the good Lord never be
mercliul to US? ". 4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02

LONG BRIDGE IMPROvEMENTs.-R
resentative Levy introduced bill in
the House yesterday, directing the
secretary of War to serve notice on the
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Com
pany to provide sui able roadway for
wagons and cars across Long Bridge
and to so construct the bridge as to pro-
tect the city of Washington against
ireshets, in accordance with plans and
the project recommended in the report
Of the United States Engineers office
Of April 2, 1890, which was transmitted
to Congress in response to resolution
Of the Senate March 7, 1890, or In &C
cOrdsnce with such plans and specifica-
tiOns as the Secretary Of War may deem
proper. The bill also specifies that in
case the Baltimore and Potomac Rail
road Company fails to comply with the
order of the Secretary of War within
one year after the passage OF the act
the railroad company forfeits all priv
ileges granted it under the act of June
p, 1870, end the United States shall at
once enter into possession of the bridge.
The bill was referred to the District
committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02

SCHOOL BoARD.-At the monthly
meeting of the City School Board. held
lat night, there were present Col. F. l..
smith, chairman, and Messrs. Atche-
son. Harrison, Csrne, Bryant, Sweeney,
D.. Smith and the Superintendent.
The Superintendent reported that Dr..
". NJ. Smith, who had recently been
elected a trustee from the Fourth ward,
had qualified as such.
A bill for supplies was ordered to be
paid.
The Superintendent reported that
during the recent cold snap some of the
schools in Washington building had
been dismissed after the morning ses-
sion for the reason of the low tempers-
lure 10 the rooms, and that the ianitor
mad been notified to keep the furnaces
fred On Sundays during future cold
snaps. He also reported that be he'd
visited all the schools during the past
mouth and that all were in good order
ard doing well.
The Superintendent also reported
that Mount Vernon Chapter, D. A. r
mad offered medals 10 the higher grades
Of Washinuton and Lee schools for the
best ESSAYS on revolutionary heroes, ex-
cept on Washington. The medals were
accepted with the thanks of the board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02

A combination of iron and steel iD.
dustries, with 81 ,0O0, 900, 900 capital will
be completed within SIX months from
April /. 1t will include the American
Tinplate Company, the National Steel
Company. the American Hoop and
Wire Company, the National Steel
Sheet Company. now forming, and ac-
other which is already in existence. aud
which is as large or larger than any Of
the concerns named.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02

The LIBRARY.-The following books
nave been added to the Alexandria
Library: The Bishops Shadow,
by F. T. Thurstop; The Ego
Isl, by George Meredith; The
Gentleman from Indiana. by Is.
Harrington; The Hungarian Nabob. by
Maurus Jokai The Future Of American
Negro, Oy t. Booker Washington; The
Young Master of Hyson Hall, by Frank
stockton; Just impeachment. bv Richard
Pryce; Ben Hur. by Lew Wallace; A
Counsel of Perfection. by Lucus Mslt;
10 Have and to Hold, by Mary John
son