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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
DYNAMITE USED ON CANAL LOCK.
Damage Mt ThorOId, However, WINS
Only Slight.

dispatch from Ottawa, Ont, yesterday
says: A J. Blair, minister of railways, re-
ceived a dispatch today from Superintend-
ent Thompson of the Welland canal, stating
that lock No. "a, near Thorold. was in
jured by dynamite, exploded by parties not
known Mr.. Thompson said that the dam
age was trihing. and that no delay would
occur to the opening of the canal to navi-
CATION, as already arranged for on April 25.
Chief IOungs of the Dominion police his
force Of half dozen regular policemen and
200 armed deputies, are guarding the Jail
at Clifton. where are confined three men
charged with blowing up lock No. 81 at
Thorold last evening.
The extraordinary precautions taken for
the guarding Of the men is the result of a
runor that reached Chief Youngs this after
noon to the effect that 400 Buffalo grain
shovelerS were on the,r way here to hber-
ate the prisoners. The militia Of the dis
trict. the 4th Battalion, has been warned
for service and can be modified at Clifton
at short notice.
Last night 1t was thought the men who
blew up the lock were Boer sympathizers
John Walsh. one of the prisoners, says
he is bartender from Washington, D. C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
st. Louis, 6; Pittsburg. 5.

A tremendous crowd. something like 49,
600 spectators, attended the game at St.
Louis yesterday between the home club
and Pittsburgs, the visitors losing by the
score of to >, the winning run being made
in the last inning a result of a timely
drive by ex-senator McGann. Both teams
fielded beautifully, but the Tebeauites cas-
lily outbatted the Pirates. Following is the
score by innings:
st. Louis. ............. 0 2 1 0 1-6
pittsburg. minimizing. 0 o o 0 0 3-5
Earned rurs-St Louis, 5; Pittsburg 1. Two
base hits-Wallace and Dillon Three-base hits
Mciann and thinner. Hit by pitsher-oCo Conner
Phillip l. of Fiaherty. l.. Struck out-By Fla
herty, 1; by Powell. .. Sacrifice hts-Burkett.
Donovan and Powell. Double plays-Donovan and
McGann; Burkett and McGann. Left on bases
Pittsburg. 3; St Louis, s. Passed ba!-Zimmer
Stolen base5-McGann and Wagner. Umpire-Mr.
Hurst. Time of game-Two hours and seven min
uteS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
A. M. e. Zion General Conference.

Wednesday morning, May 2. 1900. the A
M. E. Zion general conference will con.
vene in this city in the Metropolitan Yves
ley Zion Church, D street between ID and
Sd streets southwest. The presiding Off
GERS will be Bishops J. w. Hood. c. c.
Petty, A. Walters, T. H. -Lomax, c. H
Harris, I. C. Clinton. G. W. Clinton and
J. B. Small.
The local committees have been working
faithfully in the perfection OF arrangements
for the gathering. A chorus of forty voices,
with Miss Blennie Bruce as organist, will
furnish the music during the conference.
The sessions will last twenty-five days.
President Mckinley will attend the opening
session.
The pastor asks for contributions OF
money or provisions toward entertaining
the conference. as 1t is desired to make the
stay Of the visitors as pleasant as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
ON THE CHARGE OF MURDER.
william Sauer of the Marine Corps
Placed on Trial.


William Sauer, a private of the United
States Marine Corps, charged with the muir
der of James Allen. a civilian, was placed
on trial for his life in Criminal Court No. 1
this morning, Justice Clabaugh on the
bench. By IL o'clock the regular jury panel
| of the court had been exhausted without
the selection of a satisfactory jury. A
panel of twenty-five talesnsn has been
summoned by the court, and will be present
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
The defendant Sauer is represented by
Messrs. Charles H. Turner and T. Edward
Mitchell, while the governments case is
United States district attorney, and Mr..
Ashley NJ. Gould. assistant United States
district attorney.
Sauer was indicted for the alleged killing
of, Allen on February 10 last, when, it is
alleged, the men became involved in a quar-
rel near the marine barracks. Allen was
acquainted, 1t is said with number OF ma
rlnes, and on the night he received his fatal
injury was drinking in a saloon near the
corner of Sth and G streets southeast, along
with several members Of the corps. A dis
pute arose between two of the marines, and
the matter was referred to Sauer. who had
come upon the scene. Allen, 1t is stated,
objected to Sauer coming into the affair.
Sauer declared he had more right In the
discussion than Allen, who was not in the
Marine Corps. Allen then invited Sauer to
drink, but the latter refused and left the
saloon. Allen followed. it Is claimed, and
accused Sauer of creating bad feeling. He
insisted that Sauer should return to the
saloon with him, and. taking hold of him.
said ne would carry him back If necessary.
1t is then declared Sauer struck Allen in
the tussle. The latter fell to the pavement
and eleven days later died at the Emer-
gency Hospital, his skull having been frac-
tured.
Sauer appeared in court in the uniform Of
the corps, which he had on at the time Of
the difficulty. and which he has worn in
Jail since that time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
Ready for Challenges.

The Rock Creek Stars defeated the TWEEN
ty-second Street Stars Friday by IA to ~.
and also defeated the Foggy Bottom Pr
rates Sunday by a to 3. Tho Rock Greek
Stars would like to arrange games with
teams averaging sixteen. Address Capt. j.
E. Boyland, 1905 Washington circle north
west.
The Carbery base ball team would like to
hear from teams who average sixteen years
under. Address Joseph Cullen, 213 +
street northeast
The Columbia Stars defeated the Third
Mount Peasants by II to 8. The Column
bias average age is fourteen years. Ad-
dress challenges to Capt c. Ray Owens
1926 4th street northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
Bring. suis fos Damages.

Robert I. hewitt. administrator of the es-
tate of John H. Bascher. deceased. today
brought suit at laW against the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad foriis 900 damages. Mr..
Buscher. it is allegtd, Ihet his death May
81 last by being Struck BY an engine of the
defendant company at the grads crossing
known as 4th and I streets northeast. 1t
Is alleged the safety gates were not down
and that proper warning of the approach Of
the train was not given. The suit is
brought for the benefit of widow and
seven children. James Edgar Smith is at
torney for the plaintiff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23

Three prisoners convicted Of various
crimes last week in Criminal Court No. 2
were sentenced today by Justice Cole. VIM.
s. Coates. colored. guilty of assault with in
tent to kill. was given a term of five years
In the West Virginia state penitentiary at
Moundsville; James Coates, also colored,
convicted of HOUSEKEEPING, goes to the Dis
trict jail for ninety days, and Percy Green,
q Goiored boy under sixteen years of age,
VIII De confined in the reform school until
MS majority Tor the offense Of larceny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23

The following order was today issued by
the District Commissioners to govern pro-
duce dealers in the Center market:
That persons who bring produce Of their
own raising to the B street market shall
not occupy more space beyond the sidewalk
on the south side of street from It'll to
18th streets. nor on the north side of b
street from 10th to 18th streets northwest.
than five 90 feet outside Of the curb line on
the sidewalk"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23

Frank A. Austin. son Of Capt. M. A Aus
tin of the local police department, died
suddenly Saturday afternoon at his home,
No. GIL 9Th street northwest He was thir-
ty-five years of age, and for several years
was employed in the District telephone SER
vice. About two years ago he resigned to
accept position In the office OF the Penn
sylvania railroad. About a year ago he
was married to Miss L. v. Shipley. His
funeral will take place from his late resi-
dence at 2 o'clock tomorrow Afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
40 Gems, 10 Cents,

Dr. Agnew's Liver Pills cure all troubles arising
from torpor of the liver. Easy and Quick-Banish
Sick Headache-Purfy the blood and eradicate all
impurities from the system. The demand is big.
The pills are little, easy to take pleasant results
no pain 40 In a vial 10 cents. Sold by F. g.
AMS, Sd and Pa ave, -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
Archbishop Corrisan Goe. to Rome,

Archbishop Corrigan sailed for Europe
on the Kaiser Wilhelm II Sunday. He will
go direct to Rome, where he will remain
several months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
Prospects for Cricket.

An enthusiastic meeting of the Washing
ton Cricket Club was held at 1927 F street
Saturday evening and, from all appear
ances. it looks as though the grand old
English game would be well patronized in
Washington the coming season. At the
meeting 1t was decided to open the season
Monday. April %, at PM, ct the Chevy
Chase grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23

The organization of the Associated Sur
vivors of the 9th Army Corps has Endorsed
the project to make the site of Fort Ste
yens, near Brightwood, national park
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
Greenleaf Athletic Climb

The Greenleaf Athletic Club has organ
lied a base ball team. with the following
players: Young. Holcer, Murray, Neff, Web
ster, Bell, Hall, Meister and Dawson They
would Ike to arrange games with teams
Ridden Grecnleaf School
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23

Brooklyn, 5; New York, 2
Cincinnati, 4: Chicago, 3
Philadelphia, 5; Boston, 2
ST. Louis 3; PittsburG, 4.
At overwhelmingly of Pennsyl-
vania, 6; Lafayette, 2
At New York-Princeton. II; Columbia, 2
At Annapolis-St Johns, IT; Rock Hill
College, IA.
At Ithaca, N. Y.-Cornell. 10; Carlisle In
dams, 4.
At Bethlehem, Pa--Lehigh University. A;
New York University. 3.
At New Haven. Conn. fourteen innings
Yale. 4; Holy Cross, 3.
AT Annaapolis-Naval Cadets. I; Gallau-
Diet, g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
Cincinnati, Z; Chicago, 6.

The Reds made beautiful finish on the
Cincinnati grounds yesterday, making four
runs in their last turn at the bat, and de-
feating the Chicagos by the score of to G..
Manager Allen replaced Corcoran at short,
and although he made two errors, his gen.
eralship is reported to have been response
bic for the visitors defeat. Following Is
the score by innings:
Cincinnati. ....... 0 0 o 0 2 l Al
Chicago. ............ o 0 o 1 Go
Earned runs-Cincinnati. A. Chicago l. Two-base
hits-WOod, Garvin Ryan and CingInan. Stolen
bases-Chance and Ryan. Double play-Steinfeldt
to Beckley. First base on balls-Of Garvn, / off
Hahn, 8. Struck out-By Hahn 4; by Garvin 6.
Umpire-Mr. O'Day. Time of game-Two hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
Philadelphia Still Leading the Ma
tional League.
TREMENDOUS GATHERING At ST. LOUIS
Scores in the Two Local Coli
Journeys.
LATE NOTES OF INTEREST

TOday's National League Games.
New York at Brooklyn.
Boston at Philadelphia.
Pittsburg at Cincinnati.
Chicago at St. Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
President Quinn Still Confident.

Harry D. Quinn, president Of the new
American Association of Base Ball Clubs
arrived in. ST. Louis yesterday morning
from his home in Milwaukee to close the
purchase of the Milwaukee base ball
grounds. Il am going right ahead" said
Mr.. Quinn. ION the assumption that the
American Association is still a reality and
that 1t will most certainly take the field
next year. l have heard from all our peo-
pie, and this time they will certainly place
their clubs in the field. Having had some
experience, they will this time guard against
thFOw-downs. Louisville, Baltimore and
Washington being without base ball now
are very anxious to join us, and. with our
old cities in line, we will have no trouble
in getting up a good circuit when the time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23

After pract!cng hard for a week on local
grounds the Harvard team met with dis
appointment Saturday. as the rain knocked
out the scheduled game with Georgetown.
The visiting team had gotten into fine shape,
and although the wearers Of the crimson
were not over-confdent that a victory
would come their way, still they had
fighting chance. and 1t was this opportunity
they longed for. The Harvard boys left for
home yesterday. The strong Pennsylvania
University boys will be Georgetown's oppo-
nents Wednesday afternoon. and as the Wis
itors know how to hit the ball a game of
more than ordinary interest can be looked
fO-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
GENERAL SPORTING NEWS.

Young Lee. the Kansas City pitching find.
distinguished himself Saturday by shutting
out Minneapolis. Kansas City made one
run.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23

the championship of the world, 600 points
up. 200 points each night, played at Daly's
rooms in New York, Alfred De Orc defeat
ed Jerome r. Keogh for three successive
nights. concluding Saturday The score at
the beginning of play Saturday night was:
De Orc. 407; Keogh, 3s3S; at the finish, De
ORC, 600; Keogh, 4S1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23

In the third of the series of athletic con
tests between Cumberland and Frostbure
Y. NJ. c. A. teams, played at Cumberland
Saturday Frostburg won, 1872 to 1874 points
Frostburg has won in two Of the three
series played. but Cumberland leads in
gross points scored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23

At Racine, Wis, Saturday the third ant
last polo game between Hartford. Conn.
and Racine Lakesldes, for the champion
ship of the United States, resulted in a tie
to 4, and the series ID to 13.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23

A. G. Spalding of Chicago has been noti
fled by Commissioner General Peck of hi
appointment as the American representa-
tive on the board that will control tn,
international tournament of sports at TIL
Paris exposition. Each country Is emit
tied to one representative on the board
Mr.. Spalding will sail next Saturday TO
Paris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23

The opening National League game in
Brooklyn Saturday drew $1,000 persons.
There a parade, and Police Commits
sioner York of Greater New York threw
the first ball into the lot McGinnity was
invincible. except in the seventh inning
when Hawley saved his team from a shut
out by a timely double. Hawley's pitch
ing was mastery, but his support. espe-
cially at third. was exceedingly ragged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23

At San Francisco. Cal. Saturday Sydney
record for 100 yards by covering the dis
lance in 1.O2 So. Percy Cavit, a brother
of Sydney, made quarter Of a mile in
5.57 1-5, which lowers the American record.
Both trials were carefully timed and meas
ured at the Olympic Club.
The colored American., 1900-01-20
Prof. M cGee at Bethel.

Prof. w. j. Niece, president of th.
Anthropological Society, in charge OF
the Bureau OF Ethnology, Smithsonian
Iustitu ion, delive red a scholarly lee
ture Tuesday evening of last week be
fcre Bethel Literary and Historical As.
sociation on "Our Aboriginal Land
holders" He gave a vivid and &C.
curste account Of the origin, distri
button and characteristic of the RED
men who rosmed over this land long
oefors the advent of the Caucasian.
Prof. McGee's address was scientific
treat and the full text with au analysis
of the phases of anthropology, was en-
1syed by a distinguished audience.
Questions were propounded by At
torney R. 8. Smith, J, W. Cromwell,
George W. Cook, Register Lyons and
others. Prof. Kelly Miller and Re-
corder Cheatham highly approved the
address as mastery presentation of q
most interesting historical subject.
Prof. W. 81. Richards presided, and
Aessrs. Lyon and Cheatham occupied
seats with the speaker of the evening
on the platform.
The colored American., 1900-01-20
A NEW ADMINISTRATION.

Mr.. R. W. Thompson Becomes President
of Second Baptist Lyceum Prof. Law
sons Valuable Services Highly Endorsed
-"Field Day."
On the first Sunday in the new year
an audience gathered at the Second
Baptist Lyceum that crowded the
spacious lecture room from the rostru'
to the doors. 1t was field day." so to
speak, the program taking wide range.
President Jesse Lawson delivered a
stirring address reviewing the progress
The colored American., 1900-01-20

Financial Secretsry-Miss Almira
Crutchfeld,
Corresponding Secretary-Miss Bes.
sic Miller,
Treasurer-Miss Evelyn Carey,
Chaplain Mr.. T. II. Norman,
Director of Music Mr.. Beniamen
Washington,
Pianist-Mlss Lillian V. Green.
Cornetist-Prof. B, T. Holmes,
Ushers rs-Mr. Thos. Ware, chief;
Messrs. Tazewell Towles. Clarence
Davis, J. e. Slaughter. Robert Lee,
Jerome Jenkins and Robert Dodson.
The retiring president introduced Mr.
Thompson as his successor, paying a
high tribute to his worth and ability.
The new president expressed his thanks
for the honor codferred and accepted it
as sacred trust recognizing fully the
many respo lsibilities which the post
carries with it. He asked the support
and cooperation Of the strong forces
that had stood by Prof. Lawson and
had com bined to make the Second Bap-
tist Lyceum an organization of ma
tional repute and powerful agent in
the work Of civilization.
After installing the other officers the
committee on resolutions reported a
memorial enlarging the character of
Prof. Lawson, unreservedly Indorsing
his splendid administration and ex-
pressing regret at pressure Of other
interests rendering it impossible for
him to further serve them as president.
The resolutions were unanimously
adopted by rising vote.
The next meeting Of the Iyceum will
be held January 2s, at which time Prof
Robert Fl. Terrell, principal OF the
Was hington High School will be the
speaker Of the day.
The colored American., 1900-01-20

of the race since emancipation, stating
that the egIo like any sensible busi-
ness man should, at the end OF each
year take an inventory of stock on
hand, balance his books, and find out
whether the year has resulted in profit
or loss. he referred to the report made
by DR.. II. B. Frlssell, Of hampton In
stitute before the Industrial Commis'
sion in which the latter declared that
the Negro people might properly oe
divided into three classes one third
who had retrograded since The dawn OF
fee dom; one third who had remained
at 8 standstIll, and the otter third who
had made some progress. He asked If
DR. Fnsseli's testimony could be re
garded B. reliable. 1t is, he said, the
legitimate function of our lyceums to
inquire Into these matters snd before
accepting any evidence as true, call for
papers and statistics. He felt confident
that our thirty seven years OF Journey
ing through the wilderness had brought
substantial returns and that perhaps at
the end of forty years we might, like
the Children OF Israel, come within
sight Of the Promised Land. Prof.
Lawson then introduced MIR. A. Wen.
dell Scott, of the District bar, who in
eloquent style gave comprehensive
summary Of the paper on "The Negro
as Citizen and soldier" read by him
on the preceding Sunday. An interest
ing discussion followed, after which, by
request, Lieut.. r. E. Toomey recited
an original poem entitled "The end of
the Year" Prof. Lawson, in a speech
full of feeling announced that his labors
as president were at an end, and that
8 new administration would be in
stalled He heartily thanked the old
officers and members for thestrong and
uniform support given him during his
term of seven years. and urged that the
organization use its best endeavors to
maintain the standard toward which
he had aimed.
The officers for the new year were
reported from the executive committee
and their election ratified by the ly-
ceum as follows:
President-Mr. Il. W. Thompson,
1st Vice President-Mr r. S. Smith,
2nd Vice President-Mr. G. L. Mar
shall,
Recording Seeretary-Miss Emma E.
Tolliver,
The colored American., 1900-01-20
A Truly National Paper.

Dear Editor: There Is no bill de
light in saying NOR than the one which
assures me OF The Colored American
for another year. The new form adds
much to its appearance. You deserv
great praise in giving US the only truly
national colored newspaper.
William A. Credit, D. D., Pastor
Cherry st, Baptist church, PhiIadel
phIa.
The CoIored American for 1900 will
be thing Of value and Of beauty. Our
special offer of fifteen days at one dol
lar per year gives the poorest as we'll ss
the wisest and most ecolomi al an op'
portunity to get the best Negro journal
published st the very small price of one
dollar pei year.
The sun., 1900-01-29
HENRY c. MORSE IN STEEL BATTLE AGAINST CARNEGIE

New York shipbuldng known the Morse
which pesloent
conference Hotel Walton PHILADELPHIA to & JOIN forces with a. H
completed for the immense ne
onng
side Delaware Camden and Gloucester - p.,
Andrew W. the
Phpp L. sha.r M Shoemaker Mr MoUoo ana Jay
decided increase the capital M @ the COMPANY @ % from
harmony with
Company formed by Cnegs former right bower after ne & ha gea M
the Importance ae e neT & company P
The land frontage
Delaware will employ 1900 men, Will DC able TO
build battlehps at - .o.,..,u ,,aons tho.
company
Henry elected president OF Mr. Morse ad peen
president OF the
this CITY, Then Carnegie wanted
Keystone Bridge
pany salary OF offered ana De-
camep sidento
This clash Carnegie took some stock IN the
friends
he had imagined he se'
hadt The hand c.;o ..a Er;oL which re
inability Mr. Morse f ms new
OF the
kings al through the negotiations.
The sun., 1900-01-29

Holy City, sung with sweetness and
purity nearly twelve years ago, it too
set them to thinking. A trip to Phlla-
delphia was arranged and carried out by
se yeral OF the older residents. They
recognized in "the Girl With the Auburn
Hair" Theresa Allen. AS she sang be-
hind the thin screen stretched across
the stage these old residents of Frederlca
recognized in that strong, sweet voice
the voice of Theresa Allen as she sang in
the village church twelve years ago, elec-
trifying the audiences by the sweetness
and purity of her voice.
That voice had improved, greatly i'm
proyed, but it still had the same strange
sweetness as OF old. One who bad heard
il before, they said, conld not fail to
recognize it. Then, they knew Theresa
when she lived here, and although she
had developed into womanhood they
could not fail to recognize her.
They returned home Friday and now
the gossipers have something 10 talk
about. Theresa's q father was deacon in
the church and man OF prominence.
He died about ten years ago. A little
previous to that the family moved to
Philadelphia, where the two daughters
married. Theresa's married life WAS not
happy one. Her parents objected TO
the match, but girl-liEe, she wouid not
be thwarted. She often said il 1t ever
became necessary for her to make her % OWE
living abe would % upon the stage. The
Holy CITY has made her famous.
Since her frtt appearance at hti'n
Theatre, seats have been at a prcniiuln
and several schemes have been inauEu
rlted to re cure them. One which MAJ
w,rk ed like a charm ls this:
The idea is to give two boys oo cent
each and send them early in the after
room when they are almost sure OF get
ting seats. The urchins remain IN th'
seats until their employer arrives, whei
he and his friends take them and TN
bows leave the theatre. Although th'
seats really cost 81 each the idea is no
half bad. 1t WAS, needlt ss to say,
woman who Invented the scheme.
Frederick has produced star; a won
derful singer who has thrilled the heart
of vast audiences-and Frederick towns
people are talking.