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Evening star., 1901-06-06
Constructor Cnpps Gives Credit to the
Men.

The Navy Department has received
letter from Naval Constructor Capps, who
was recently given official commendation
for the successful removal of the large gun
Of the Kearsarge from the turret of that
ship Mr. Capps gives the credit for that
performance largely TO the men, and says:
Il have the honor to thank the department
and the commandant for their apprecf atfvs
letters in reference to this work. and IN ac-
cepting these congratulations beg to do SO
not only personally. but In behalf of the
employees of this department without hose
earnest, intelligent and skiIlful cooperation
such work would not be possible"
Evening star., 1901-06-06
G. W. BENTLEY KILLS HIMSELF.

G. W. BENTLEY KILLS HIMSELF.
Well-KnOwn Railroad Man Died on
Daughters Grave.
NORWICH, Conn. June 0-George W.
Bentley Of New York city, well known in
railroad circles, shot himself last night
over the grave of his daughter in the city
cemetery here. His body was found this
morning. 1t is supposed that h. came to
this city last evening and went directly to
the cemetery. He was a native of Nor
wich-
For six years Mr.. Bentley was superin-
tendent Of the New London and Northern
railroad part of the Central Vermont
system with headquarters In New Lon
don, and afterward was superintendent of
the Tampa Bay and Key West railroad in
Florida. or late he has been engaged in
the railroad supplies business in New York
He was seventy-fve years old.
Evening star., 1901-06-06
pogTMAsrER AT Rockv1LLE.

AppoiltmeMt of James r. b. vetrs An
asr nOunced.
The President this afternoon appointed
James p. ha Vefrs postmaster at Rock
vile, Md- go
The, commission will be forwarded to the
appointee THIS evening. Mr.. veirs was In
dorsed for the office of postmaster by
Representative Pearre Of the sixth con-
gressional district Of Maryland The pa
pers In the case. together with the indorse-
ment tpf tha fourth assistant postmaster
general were transmitted to the President
Saturday last.
Evening star., 1901-06-06

Maryland and Virginia Postmasters.
s. F. Spedden was today appointed post
master at Hills Point. Dorchester county,
Md. vice J. e. Seward, resigned.
l. A Goodman was today appointed post
master at Burke's Garden. Tazewen coun-
ty, Va, vice r. =. Goodman. dead.
Evening star., 1901-06-06

Leyiana Liner Likely to Prove a Total
. ,.s s Loss.
ST. JOHNS N. F., June 6-The Leyland
Line steamer Assyrian, from Antwerp for
Montreal. with 1900 tons of cargo. went
ashore. of Cape Race at midnight. She had
eleven feet Of water in her forehold. and is
likely to prove total wreck. Her crew
had great difficulty in escaping and reach
ing the shore. No further details are OBJ
tainable at present. The steamer Algerine
Is being dispatched to the scene of the
wreck by Lloyds agents
Evening star., 1901-06-06
TO RELIEVE GEN. sTERNBERG.

Col. w. HI. FOrwOod Ordered to Re-
port Here.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 6.-Col. VIM. H.
Forwood. assistant surgeon general Of the
United States army and chief surgeon Of
the department of California, who has been
ordered to report at Washington, will start
on Monday. He viii assume the duties of
chief medical officer while Gen. Sternberg
Is making a tour of inspection of the Phil
irpines. "
Evening star., 1901-06-06
BALLOONS FOR f. b. BALDWIN.
To Be Used In His Explorations In tn
Arctic

QUINCY, ILL.,, June 6.-Evelyn B. Bald
win. arctic explorer, was here to confer
with his cousins, Samuel and Thomas Bald
win, aeronants, who have been making a
number Of balloons for the explorer. The
test Of large hydron-gas balloon was to
have been made here yesterday, but was
prevented by heavy rain and hailstorm.
About forty small balloons already have
been shipped to Tromsoe, Norway, to be
used On the expedition In taking meteoro-
logical and scientific observations. Ex-
piorer Baldwin goes from here to visit reia-
tives m southeastern Kansas. He WIN sail
from New York Wednesday, June II, and
Evening star., 1901-06-06
AWFUL WORK OF CRAZY BOY.

Kills Sister and Brother and Finally
Shoots Himself.
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 6-Leroy Grove,
the sixteen-year-old son of a prosperous
farmer living near Napoleon. stabbed his
sister. aged twenty-four. to the heart, kill
Ing her instantly. He then strangled his
thirteen-year-old brother. and. firing the
barn. ran in and shot himself through
the temple.
The tragedy occurred Just after midnight
His charred body was recovered this morn
ing. 1t Is supposed he was insane. made
SO by reading novels of the Jesse James
stripe.
Evening star., 1901-06-06
Personal Mention.

DIR. Herman Baar Of New York Is the
guest Of his brother Mr. Lewis Baar.
Mr.. W. 8. Mexican Is in the city for a
couple Of days. He Is now the manager OF
the New Kenmore Hotel tn Albany. N. Y.
Dr. Charles w. Brown has returned from
a trip to the Pacific coast
Arthur H. DeRiemer has received an ap-
pOintment In the pension office.
Evening star., 1901-06-06
Candidate. for Appofntme MT.

Ftfty-nine men were examined by the
United States civil service commission to-
day for appoiae,aent as privates in the
police department. 1t Is understood there
are vacancies already awaiting some Of
the successful candidates when they shall
have been placed on the eligible list The
remainder. or as many as are necessary,
will be placed on the rolls the LIST Of
July. in accordance with the law passed by
Congress at the last session for she IN
crease Of the force.
at that time.
Evening star., 1901-06-06

Ray T. Gordon was placed under arrest
at 1920 H street this afternoon by Detec-
tives Muller and Baur and surrendered to
the United States marshal to answer an In
dictment. alleging forgery, that has been
reported against him. The indictment sets
forth that the defendant. October 90 1897
forged the name of James NJ. Williams U.
S. A, as an Endorsement on a promissory
note for $35. Accompanied by a deputy
marshal the defendant at a late hour
started in quest Of a bondsman.
Evening star., 1901-06-06
TO ABANDON DOUBLE TARIFF.

German States Make COncessiOns to
-rz Foster Trade.
BERLIN. June Gas one Of the results
Of yesterdays tariff convocation. the cor
respondent OF the Associated Press learns
reliably that Prussia and number of the
larger German states have abandoned the
idea OF the so-called double tariff; that is
to say, maximal and minimal. which COM
mercial circles considered the main obsta-
Gle in concluding new and mutually satis-
factory commercial treaties.
Evening star., 1901-06-06
Novel Entertainment Free.

A novel concert fs to be given at the Co
lumbia Theater at 4:15 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. to which the public has been
invited free Of cost. Six large Monarch
gramophones will be operated simulta-
neoosty. constieuting the "noultiphone." A
pleasing program OF the best music has
been selected. and those who have listened
to the tone quality of the production pre-
dict most pleasing results
Evening star., 1901-06-06
VIII Filed for Probate.

The Will OF Rev. DR.. Samuel Bonner, dated
July I. 1899. was filed today for probate
The entire estate IS left to his wife, Lydia
L. Domer. who Is named executrix without
bond.
BY the terms Of tho will Of William
Brown. dated February II. 1887, and placed
on record this afternoon, his estate Is left
to his wife, Rachel Brown. for Life.
Evening star., 1901-06-06

The contract for Installing an elevator in
the west wing of the patent Office build
ing was today awarded to the Ealithorpe
Elevator Works Of Chicago. The contract
price Is $500. and the elevator is to be
in operation in three months
Evening star., 1901-06-06
ACCIDENT TO THE OCEANIC.
Liner Puts Back to Liverpool With
DamnEed Propeller.

Damaged Propeller.
LIVERPOOL, June 6.-The White Star
Line steamer Oceanic, which sailed from
Liverpool for New York. via Queenstown.
yesterday. returned here today, having
damaged one Of her propellers The dam
age was repaired. and the steamer sailed
again at 10 am
QUEENSTOWN. June 6.-About $50 pas
sengers and 800 sacks of mail are awaiting
the arrival here of the White Star line
steamer Oceanic. which had to put back to
Liverpool after sailing yesterday owing to
a damaged propeller.
Evening star., 1901-06-06
Asks That Boilers Be Inspected.

The District Commissioners have received
a communication from W. H. Stoutenburgh,
fntendent Of the Washington Asylum. re-
questing that the inspector of boilers be
instructed to inspect the boilers In use In
the institution as early as convenient, in
order that necessary repairs, etc. may be
included In the estimates for the next fiscal
wear.
Evening star., 1901-06-06
To Foster Trade With GERMANY.

NEW YORK. June 8.-Among the passen-
gers who sailed today on the Fuerst Bis
marck was Mr.. Joseph Brucker Of the Chi
cago. ILL.,. Stats Zeitung, who goes to Ber-
lin to establish there weekly trade
journal. which will be devoted exclusively
to the promotion of American German
commercial relations.
Evening star., 1901-06-06

LONDON, June 6.-Henry White, secre-
tary of the United States embassy. gave a
luncheon today in honor Of Morris K Jes-
up. Cornelius N. Bliss and other of the del
egates of the New York chamber of COM
merce. The guests included Maitre La
bori. A. j. Balfour. Ambassador Choate
and Mr. Brodrick, the war secretary
Evening star., 1901-06-06
Local Government for Cavite.

MANILA, June 5.-Commissioners Taft,
Wright and Ide are at Cavite today estab-
fishing provincial government. They
were formally welcomed by Col. Goodrell
and the local dignitaries, in the town hall.
Judge TAFT spoke outlining the commits
sion's provincial plans.
Evening star., 1901-06-06

Pensions were granted today to citizens
OF the District of Columbia as foIlows: In
crease. VIM H. Fletcher. Soldiers Home.
So. Original widows, Geergfanna McEI-
fresh, s. War with Spain. original John
W. Dawson, Soldiers Home S12
Evening star., 1901-06-06
s'si.ter Lucy" wins at EPSON.

LONDON. June 6.-The Sister Lucy filly
CMartin) won the Riddlesdown plate at the
Epson summer meet today. Col. H. Nc
Calmont's Isle Of Man (Maher) was second.
and Boy of Egremond, owned by e. c.
Clayton, finished third.
Evening star., 1901-06-06
SURGEON BOND A SUICIDE.
Threy HIMSELF From Third Story o
q House.

LONDON. June CDR. Thomas Bond. a
weIlknown surgeon, committed suicide to-
day by throwing himself from a third-story
window of hts residenee.ssv-:!. .... --
He had been suffering from melanchoIia
for some time. DR.. Bond; besides being the
late Mr.. Gladstone's surgeon, was noted in
connection with Investigations and discoy-
cries in the cases of several sensational
crimes. notably the LEROY Lamson and
Camp murders. = --H
Evening star., 1901-06-06
TRAGEDY AT FLINT, MICH.
Mrs. Jennie Parrish Shot to Death by
Lewis Weeks.

FLINT, Mich June 6-Mrs. Jennie Par
ish. widow aged thirty-four. was shot
and almost instantly killed by Lewis Weeks
last night in her home here Weeks came
to Mrs. Parish's home and demanded admit
tance. but was refused He broke in the
door, and then I'D Mrs Parish he had
come to kill her. at the same time firing two
shots into her right side. Weeks escaped
He has a wife and three children Mrs
Parish named Weeks as her slayer be fore
she died. Her daughter Carrie, aged twelve.
witnessed the shooting
Evening star., 1901-06-06

The motion of Lewis Francis Mortimer.
indicted for the larceny of valuable jew
elry from Mrs Olivia c. Starring. that s192
taken from him by the police officials when
he was placed under arrest be returned to
him will be considered by Justice Bar
nard in Criminal Court No. / tomorrow.
At the same time Mortimer will be ar
raigned. His trial is set for Monday next.
Evening star., 1901-06-06
senator Hanna a COLONEL NOW

senator Hanna Colonel Now.
CLEVELAND. Ohio, June 6.-Senator NJ
A. Hanna has been appointed a colonel on
the official staff Of General Rassieur, COM
mander-in-chief Of the Grand Army Of the
Republic.
Senator Hanna was recently mustered
into the g. A. r. as q member Of Memorial
Post in this city
Evening star., 1901-06-06
Germans victim. of Cannibal..

BERLIN June 6-The Tageblatt prints
special correspondence from New Guinea
containing fun account OF the massacre
Of the members OF the first German South
sea expedition on the cannibal islands OF
St Matthias. They were all killed and
eaten, save a Doctor Heinroth.
Evening star., 1901-06-06
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs e. Co., bankers
and brokers. 1419 F ST. members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs La.
danh Ia a
Evening star., 1901-06-06

Steamship Arrival.
At New York-Deutschland. from Ham
burg.
Evening star., 1901-06-06

Another Trial for the Stockton.
The torpedo boat Stockton is 20 have an
other trial trip next week.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-07
PATRIOTIC WoLCoTT.

The people of our neighboring town of Wolcott are displaying considerable enthusiasm and patriotism over an ex- pected flag raising on the Fourth or July. An association known as the Wol-| cott Flag association was started at the town hall on Thursday evening, whose object is to procure flag and pole, to be erected on Wolcott green on July 4 Membership in the asso- ciation is not confined to residents of Wolcott, but all who are interested in this most patriotic object are urged to- join. Membership fee of 50 cents may be sent to ,Adelbert M. Woods, secretary, at the postoffice, or Hon Evelyn M. Epson, treasurer. public meeting will be held at the town shah on Monday evening, June 10, when the various coI+.1ittees will report andaar~' rangements be completed for an en- tertainment to be held in the near t<- ture. All are invited to be present. The officers of the association are: President, Luke w. Henderson; secl'e- tary, Adelbert M. Woods; treasurer, Evelyn M. Upson, any of whom will receive applications for membership.
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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-07
SMALLPOX IN CHATHAM.

Chatham, June 1.-Two cases of smallpox, both of light character, have developed ill this town. One case is that of Mrs John Tistoria, an Italian woman, of Hobalt, and the other is that of Joseph Chasman, aged 16, of Middle Haddam. The houses of the two familiesSWere quarantined to-day and other precautions taken against a spread of the disease, but it is feared that other cases will develop, as the husband of the sick woman has been going freely about the two villages and is supposed to have communicated the infection. Physicians think the dis ease was brought here by some Ital- ians from New York, who visited the Tistorias three weeks ago. Both the woman and the boy have been sick for more than a week, but the trouble was thought to be measles, and it was not until yesterday when a physician from Middletown was called in consul tation. that it was definitely decided to be smallpox. The Middle Haddam schools have been closed on account of the outbreak and much concern is felt by the people of both villages.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-07
GYPSY ELOPEME ENT.
Band Has Been Stationed Near River
 side Park for the Past Week. 7

t
 side Park for the Past Week. z
 Even gypsies have love romances,. The charms of Cupid compel them, as well as. people of more gentle habits, to do some startling things for i'm stance to eIope The gypsy camp at Riverside park in Simonsville was in |commotion at late hour Tuesday night for it had been discovered that an elopement had occurred, in which two of the most prominent young members of the camp had participated.
 During the past week or so, they have been stationed at Riverside park, a band of gypsies. This band of gyp- sies was composed of six families as one little black hair damsel informed a Democrat reported to-day. The ma jority of them are from England. This is their first visit to this country. About a week or so ago, they were encamped at Naugatuck. While encamped there, they were joined by Miss Whartum Miss Whartum was a handsome, bru- nette, tall and slender Tn few words, she was a lovable creature, one with whom any man would fall in love with. She was 22 years old and she occupied the position ofs fortune teller. It is needless to say that she made many a half dollar during her few days in the camp. A day or two after her arrival a short, rather stout man, Will Harris by name, joined the band. He was about 27 years old. Dealing in horses
 was his ocupation.
 Will was at once enraptured with lie fair charms of Miss Whartum. It was love at first sight They were much in
 each others company but the other members of the band did not notice this
 much except one young fellow who al
 so had fond regards for the pretty for tune teller. All went we'll until last Tuesday night. The entire band of gyp-
 sfes was holding jollification meet ing preparatory to a general separa- tion. Some were to go northward, others to the south At the height of the festivities, Miss Whartum escaped from the tent and went to the tent of her lover and clad herself properly for her journey. At an opportune mo- ment, Harris also left the camp where joy reigned supreme He went to his tent and found Miss Wnartum. In high glee they stole unseen and un- heard and 1t is said they boarded a trolley ear towards Naugatuck. It was about F o'clock when the other gyp- sies discovered that an eIopement had taken place. Gloom then reigned su- preme, especially in the breast of the
 unsuccessful suitor. As arranged be-
 forehand, q part of the band left to- day in the direction of NaugatuclS and
 another party will journey up the val ley tomorrow and no word has as yet been heard from the fair fortune teller and her lover.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-07
GLASGOW REG ATTA.
Shamrock Was Heavily Handicapped
 In the Race.


 Rothesay, Firth of Clyde, June 7.-- The Glasgow exhibition regatta opened to-day The yachts started in a brlsk, northwest breeze, over a course, in the form of a square, lying between the Island of Butte and Ayrshire, giving fair trial on all points of sailing. Twice around the course and distance to Largs and back made a total of hfty miles sailed.
 The race was divided into two classes, both having special points Of interest to Americans. h the. first division the Shamrock I. was pftted against the best single stickers in Brit ish waters She was heavily handi- capped, provision of the British rae ing rules forcing her to give the Meteor 45 minutes and 39 seconCa, the Syba- rita 42 minutes and 34 seconds and the Kariad AT minutes and f seconds.
 It was the Shamrock Is first open competition and she was expected to demonstrate what Improvement she had made, since the cup races. Inter- est in the second race centered in Charles K. Herreshoff, Jr's, new cutter Nevada, built recently at Point House. She is of the American type and de- signed with little regard for the re- structions of the British racing rules. 1t was admitted that if she was sue cessful it would either set the fashion for British designing or force the rae ing association to materially modify the measurement rules. Her competi- tors, the Lais, Carina and Tutty, were ont very formidable, but they were fairly representative of the work of British builders two esasons ago.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-07
FOR FINAL ADJOURNMENT
Date May Have to Be Changed
 Somewhat.

Governor Mclean is Doing the Pan-
 American Exposition-He Will be
 Needed the Day of Final Adjourn
 ment-Side Paths iBll Reported in
 House To-day.
 Hartford, June 7.-It is probable that when the house and senate ad- iourn next Wednesday, the date set for final adjournment of both houses will be prolonged for from two days to two weeks. The reason for this IS the enforced absence of Governor Me Lean, who is in Buffalo, and the fact that there is so much business yet to be finished will make adjournment i'm possible.
 The joint constitutional amendment committee sent in a favorable report on the delayed constitutional conven- tion resolution which provides that the question shall be submitted to the electors of the state, whether a con vention shall be called to frame a new constitution. At the annual town meetings to be held in October, 1901, each town is to elect one delegate.
 The long expected side path bill came into the house this morning. It provides that the county commission CTS shall on the petition of 50 citizens appoint county side path commis- sioner for a year, to be paid out of sidt path fund provided.
 A bill was reported favorably this morning, providing that any woman who is entitled to vote under any spe- cial law or general laws. may be reg istered as qualified voter in town or school district meetings, by making application at least five days before such meetings.
 Wen the resolution came up re- questing the United States senators from this state to favor the resolution now pending in the United States sen ate, limiting the hours ol labor, MT Tucker of Ansonia offered an amend ment providing that the senators may support any bill limiting the hours of labor. It was tabled and taken up later, when both amendment and the resolution were defeated by a vote of 69 to B.
 The house rejected the bill permit ting Waterbury to establish an electric lighting plant.
 ~..e bill providing that street rail- ways of the state be under the power of the railroad commissioners was passed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-07
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
Within a Month Sa,oOo,Ooo or s4,ooo,- 900 Will Be Taken Out of Dumps.

UUU w Ill be 1dheu OuI VI Duhipo'
 Dawson, May q, via Seattle, Wash, June 7.-The spring clean up season IS in full swing ill all parts of the klon- dike camp. Millions of dollars worth of gold dust have been washed rom the mountain-like heaps of pay dlft that were taken out by the army or toiling miners through the long weary months of winter. Within q montn S3. .0oo. 900 or $4,0OO,000 more will have been taken out and the washing of the winter dumps will then be finished. The spring clean up of the camp IS es- timated at $157 100000 and the sum mer output at $10,000,000. Gold dust is now coming into Dawson at the rate of S30O0O to $40,000 day. After two or three weeks the road will be dry and gold will flow in at q heavier rate. The two banks here are buster than they have been for months buying ore and receiving dust for storage. The big trading companies are receiving a great deal of dust in payment for goods advanced during the winter. The camp is in a fourishing condition and everywhere good feeling prevails.
 The first shipments of dust to the outside of any consequence will per haps not start for week or two, or until the river is at a more steady stage and the boats run more regular ly. However, there will be rush of people out by the very first boats, and all will carry more or less of the precious product. The work of wash ing up is in progress on all the creeks and all are sending in dust. But some of the more remote creeks are not sending much because of the muddy condition of the roads or trails.