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COL. J. II. BRIGHAM DEAD.
Was Assistant Secretary Of Agricul-
ture-Prominen in Politics.

Washington, June 29.-News has
been received here of the death at
Delta, O., tonight of Col. Joseph H.
Brigham, assistant secretary of agri-
culture.
Colonel Brigham was chairman Of
the government board at the st. Louis
exposition He left here Tuesday
evening for st. Louis to attend meet
ing of the board, and at had stopped
off at Delta for q short visit.
For many years he had been promi-
nent in Ohio politics. and has occupied
his present position since the first ad-
ministration Of President Mckinley.
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Russian ship Rammed.

Cronstadt, June 29.-The Russian bat
tleship Navarin while returning to her
anchorage today was rammed by the
Russian ironclad Netron Menia. which
struck her amidships. The damage to the
Navarin is not serious. though It may be
necessary to Gry~---- the vessel 1t Is
believed that the period required for re-
pairing the battleship win not be a long
Ona
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New Workers. of for St. Louis.

New York. June 29.-The first party of
New York city democrats to start for
st. Louis to attend the national dem
ocratic convention left today. headed by
corporation counsel. John ]. Delaney who
II Is understood will open Mcclellan head
quarters. August Belmont, who supports
Parker. will leave tonight and Charles F.
Murphy, leader Of Tammany Hall. will
start for st. Louis on Friday.
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Colonel shiba Prominent.

London, June 30.-The Nagasaki cores
pondent of the Times says that Col. Shiba,
who made his name famous In defense OF
the legations at Pekin during the Boxer
troubles. was conspicuous in the artillery
attack on the Russian Notifications at
Kin Chou. Major G. Shiba fnow colonel
was a military observer with the United
States army during the war with Spain.
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London, June 30.-The Paris correspon-
dent of the Times says II Is reported that
the Russian government has applied to
the French government for permission to
have all the vessels of the Baltic fleet
coal at French ports on their way to the
far east. The Russian government, the
correspondent says is at present negoti-
ating for large supply of coal, not only
In France, but also in Germany.
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Drove Out the Russians.

Chicago. June ga special to the Daily
News from Toxic says:
In fierce lighting which took place at
the rear of Port Arthur Sunday June 26'
the attack was simultaneous by the Jap
anese troops on three hills which were
strongly fortified. After an overwhelming
bombardment the Mikado's men advanced
and drove out the Russians.
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choosing officeholders. Some time ago
Kyes name was suggested to the Presi-
dent who Immediately asked how Booker
When told that Washington had endorsed
the qualifications of Kyle the President
indicated he would appoint him.
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and fifty deaths are reported there. while
eighty-ive persons were hurt.
The telegraph system was Frustrated,
and railroad communication Is inter-
rupted.
Hail stones weighing three-quarters of
a pound fell during the Storm In one
grove of $50 acres only one tree was left
standing.
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Japanese Army Forms Juncture.

London. June 2s.-The Toxic corre-
spondent of the Morning Post saws that
the Japanese second army has effected a
juneture with the first army. and that the
whole force now has a fighting front Of
120 miles.
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JAP PANESE WIN
SEVERE FIGHT.
Kin Chau Was Captured on
Morning Of June 6
TWO ARMIES ARE TOGtT Their
Mikado Now Has Fighting Front of
120 Mlles-Idea of General Oku
Having Withdrawn Laughed
at In Toxic.

London. June 3o-The Toxic correspond
severe lighting took place at Kin chau
on June % which resulted in the capture
of that place on the morning of June 26.
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New York, June 29.-Four Chinese call
ed at the mayors office today and left
gift OF 1857 for the Slocum fund. The
money had been collected in Chinatown.
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Japanese Retire.

Lao Yang. June 29.-The Japanese are
reported to have retired ten or twenty
miles from the positions which they re-
Gently held. Owing to local information,
1t is thought operations north of Port
arthur have been indefinitely postponed.
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Moody Gets Degree.

Amherst, Mass, June 29-Secretary OF
the navy William II. Moody was given the
honorary degree of doctor Of laws at the
Amherst college commencement exercises
today. Prof. James ii. Taft of Chicago
university also was accorded the degree.
Rev. Otis Carey 81 of Japan and Rev.
Roland c. Smith '62 of Washington were
given the degree of doctor OF divinity.
New Railroad.
Bay Minette. June 29.-tSpecial.)-The
Bay Minette and Fort Morgan railroad
has been incorporated with proposed
capital of $4,000. OF this amount $4,000
is to be in when work begins. The road
will be sixty-two miles In length. T. p.
Harmon, w. w. Olney and w. w. Staple
ton are incorporators.
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Roosevelt Is Scored.

Continuing Mr. Wofenbarger said:
II m not afraid Of this convention being
stampeded 10 or from any man. If ii is
right that this convention choose tho
grand old Indian fighter (prolonged
cheers). who was turned aside by the
hero Of San Juan Hill with sneer. al
though no mark stood against him well
and good. II we do not choose TO do that
we need not confine ourselves to military
men. We have that masterful and match
less leader of Americas young manhood.
Oliver w. Stewart (proionged cheers. del
egates standing and waving hats. hard
kerchiefs and hags). we nave that grand
old citizen. Slas Swallow of Pernsyl-
vania: that splendid business man, Alfred
L. Manerre OF New York; that stalwart
and magnificent man, X. II. Patton OF
Illinois: that clear headed worker, think
er and philosopher. Stevens of Pennsyl-
vania; that Gladstone and Lincoln COM
bined. Carskadon OF West Virginia OF
and W T.. Johnson"
The New Committee.
The new national prohibition COMMITTEES
elected today met tonight and organized
by electing the following officers:
Chairman-Oliver w. Stewart, Chicago.
Vice Charman-A. G. Wolfenbarger.
Lincoln. Neb.
secretary-James A. Tate. Hartman.
Tenn.
Treasurer-Samuel Dickie. Albion. Mich.
The executive committee consists ~
these five members selected by National
Chairman Stewart:
]. 3. Cranfll. Dallas. Tex. 4. b. Haug-
an Fergus Falls, Mimi. A. A. Stevens
Tyron. Pa; Charles Eckhart. Auburn
Ind; J. q Van Csc Newax y. J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-24
Getting Ready for Service.

Work is being pushed on the new power
launch belonging to DR.. Yarrow of this
city, which is being put In order at Ben
netts boat yard for service on the river
this summer. The launch, which was for
merly the seinboat Annie, is being fitted
with 3k-horse-power gasoline engine.
which is expected to give the boat excellent
speed. When completed she will be one of
the most comfortable small launches on the
river. The Annie will lie ready for service
in the early summer.
A 4-horse-power gasoline engine is being
placed aboard the new launch of the United
States fish commission now lying at Raw
ner boat house The launch is to be used
In the work at Bryan's Point during the
coming season.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.

Trouble with a gasoline stove caused a
slight fire in the house Of Thomas Kane 700
T street northwest, last night about $3.50
o'clock. The fire department went to the
house in response to an alarm turned in
from box 214. but the blaze had been ex-
tinguished before it's arrival and before
more than So d3mage had been done.
A colored man who gave his name as Ed
ward Colston aud said he lived at 1455 n
street northwest called at the Emergency
Hospital last night and was treated for an
injury to his head. His explanation of the
injury was that he had been struck with a
piece of iron by relative
A horse belonging to J. l.. Norris became
frightened at the corner of 10Th and B
streets northwest about o'clock yesterday
afternoon and threw the rider, small boy.
The horse made its way through the Smith
SOnian grounds to 1th street. thence north,
mounting the sidewalk in front of the Fire
mans Insurance Company's building, at the
corner of 1tn street and Market space. scat
tering the pedestrians 1t was finally cap
tured by Policemen Mcdonnell and Lynn
There was only one case of violating the
snow law returned to the Police Court to-
day, that of Harry L. Baldwin, jr. He adj
mitted his guilt and paid a fine of So i'm
posed on him by Judge Bundy.
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FUNERAL RITES.
Services Over the Remains of John G.
Parker

Funeral services over the remains of the
late John c. Parker, who died Sunday
morning, took place yesterday afternoon
from the family residence, 1870 9th street
northwest. Owing to the illness of the Rev.
w. e. -Parson D. D., pastor of the Church
of the Reformation, of which Mr.. Parker
had been a member the services were in
charge of the Rev. ]. G. Butler. d. D.. OF
Luther Place Memorial Church. He was
assisted by Rev. ]. Luther Frantz of St.
Marks. Rev John T. Huddle of st. Paurs
and Rev. DR.. NJ. J. Kline, secretary of for
eign missions.
DIR. Butler briefly reviewed the work and
worth of Mr.. Parker as a business man and
as a churchman, paying tribute to the many
noble qualities of the man and his many
his personal observation during the past
forty years of his friendship with him. He
also read letter from. DR.. Parson. pastor
of the deceased, in which equally as hign
tributes were paid, and which DR.. Butler
said he heartily Endorsed. DR.. Butler ex-
pressed regret that DR.. Parson was too Ill
to perform the last sad rites
The interment which was private, was
made at Glenwood cemetery. The floral
tributes were many and handsome and evil
denced feelingly and tenderly the high es-
TEEN in which the deceased was held. The
pallbearers were Messrs. r. B. Nixon, ].
Phillip Hermann, VIM. A. Bennett, DR.. j.
r. Major, Edward T. Kaiser, Nicholas Eek
hardt Albert F. Fox and F. A. Stier.
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William Douglass. a grocer, near the cor
ner of eth and L streets southeast, was a
defendant In the District branch of the
Police Court today on a charge of disorder
ly conduct Judge Bundy. upon hearing the
facts, decided that the charge had been
sustained and imposed fine of $40, with
two months in the work house as the equiv
alent. Attorney Chase, who appeared as
counsel for Douglass, gave notice OF his in
tention to file motion for a new trial, and
Douglass was released on bond pending fur
Their disposition of the case.
According to the statements made by
Mary Noipa, an Italian. and several wit
nesses, Douglass was under the influence
of liquor several weeks ago and amused
himself by calling the woman names
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v. Baldwin Johnson's New Coal Office
612 9th st. The best coal, clean, prompt
Advertisement.
Quarterly Conference Held.

The fourth quarterly conference of As
bury NJ E. Church was held the 22d in
slant at pm, with the presiding elder,
Rev. Alfred Young in the chair. Reports
were presented from each department.
showing the church to be in good working
condition.
ards-Henry E. Jenifer, Chas H. Taper,
JOS. III. Hawkins, ST., Chas. F. Spfague,
George r. Brown, Jas. A. Wade. Robert s.
Penn, William III. Cnderdue, Jas. T. Smith,
Daniel w. Elder, Chas V. Johnson, Chas.
IL. Harris, George G.. Turner. Trustees
Jonathan n. Hamilton. Chas. II. Christian,
John 7. Smallwood, Nathaniel Dyer, John
Bias, Peter Scott, T. Z. Cambria, Bradley
Johnson and George l.. Brooks
The conference expressed desire for the
return of the present pastor for the third
year.
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Vigilant to the Rescue.

The harbor police boat Vigilant was called
upon yesterday to go to the aid of the barge
Black Giant, which had gone adrift in the
Ice in the harbor, and was in danger of
being damaged. The Vigilant found the
barge drifting about in the upper part of the
harbor embedded in cake of ice three
times the size of the barge When the
wind began to blow yesterday morning it
started the ice moving, and it had force
enough to take the barge and the piles it
was fastened to with it. The Vigilant res
cued the Black Giant from the ice and put
IT in safe harbor near one of the wharves
The barge belongs to parties residing in Oc-
coquan, and has been laid up here through
out the winter.
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T B E T HAT B.
"Wizard 81 Or

THE Wizard of ox. comes to the Ma
uonal next week with the entire original
production and cast, headed by Montgom-
cry and Stone. The extravaganza is de-
scrioed as an adroit fusien of the most at
tractive elements of burlesque, ballet, comic
pantomime and smart up-to-date musical
comedy. The chief factor in the success of
TINS novel entertainments has probably been
'uiian Mitchell, whose reputation as a
stage manager is International. 1t abounds
In scenic effects that are unique as we'll as
gorgeous One marvellous product of Mitch
Ell stagecraft is the transformation of a
field of poppies In fun bloom from mid
summer to the aspect of winter. The OPEN
ing scene OF the play shows the disruption
OF Kansas farm by a terrific cyclone,
Wncn carries away, in full view of the au-
dience, a farm house and its oceunants
transplanfing them in the land of OF; which
Is only another name for fairyland.
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Alleged Losses in Railway Accident.

Two suits at law were filed yesterday
against the Southern Railway Company for
damages resulting from the loss of wear
ing apparel and personal baggage. Ella
NJ. Barker charges that her trunk and
baggage were lost in a railway accident at
Colesviile, Va, March %, 1902 and she
seeks TO recover the money value of the
luggage, which she places at S9SS. 80 Mrs
Barker files the other suit as next friend
of Eda +. Barker, minor, whose wearing
apparel was lost in the same accident. The
value of tbs little girls property is placed
at S144.25. Attorney z. Hilton jackson
filed both declarations.
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HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE.
Western to Compete With Central Fri
day Next.

The first interhigh school debate ever
held in this city will occur between the Cen
trail and Western High schools Friday next
at o'clock sharp in the hall Of the West
ern school. 35th and T streets northwest.
The subject for the debate affirms that
municipalities in the United States of over
10000 inhabitants should own, operate and
control their street railways" The speak
ers are: On the affirmative, Messrs. Chas
V. Inlay and James N. Luttren of West
ern; on the negative, Messrs. Albert c. Ag-
new and Edward P. Gates of Central, with
VIM B. Richards as alternate. Mr. Chan
ming Rudd of Columbian University Mr..
James A Finch of the Department of JUS
tice and Mr.. Philip Gerry of the Technical
High School will serve as judges. The de-
bate will be open to the public
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Forbes Robertson and Gertrude Elliott

The seat and box sale. for the engagement
OF FORBES Robertson and Gertrude Elliott
at the Columbia @Theater next week will
open tomorrow morning A great deal OF
interest is being manifested in this engage
ment, which will introduce the eminent
English actor in Kipling's romance, "The
Light That Failed" and in his other great
representation, that of Hamlet" These
two plays will fill the week in the following
ORDER namely: Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday nights and Saturday matinee,
Hamlet" Thursday Friday and Saturday
nights and Thursday matinee, 1.-THE Light
That Failed will be the BILL
The pathetic tale of the war artist, who
is wounded in the campaign of the Soudan,
RECEIVERS, but Is eventually stricken blind
is well known. In the original version Mr.
kipl1ng's hero had a sad ending. The
dramatist, however, has chosen the happy
ending, and when the curtain finally falls,
dick Heldar," although blind, is joyous
with anticipated happiness. The American
tour, which is under the management or
KlaW & Erlanger, embraces a limited sea-
son of the chief cities Mr.. Robertson and
Miss Elliott are accompanied by their
original London company, and the prOduc-
ton is mounted with special scenery and
great elaboration.
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woman,s Missionary Society.

The Womans Missionary Society of Eek
ington Presbyterian Church. held Martha
Washington Tea" Monday evening, at
which time DIR. Wallace Radcliffe gave a
resume of mission work, foreign. home and
freedmens.
Miss SeTnaj De France Boice read THE
Tale of the Revolution" and the Spinning
Song" Miss Grieshiemer contributed a com
tralto solo, Mr.. Irwin b. Linton patriotic
solo, and Master Karl Rooster violin solo.
Each was accompanied by Prof. Koester
The chorus singers were in costume of
rye olden time, making a very pleasing
picture. Refreshments were served by ladies
also gowned in the olden time style.
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Polite Vaudeville.

In the Chase polite vaudeville bill next
week the chief of the four leading features
will be the noted raconteur James Thorn
ton, singer, parodist and story teller. In
second place will be the Gilmore sisters, who
will be seen in their latest comic conglom-
GRAFTON, 1.-THE Adventures of Bedelia." The
Great Fu1gora, so styled. will present his
amazing character representations, includ-
ing his novel tableau Of the surrender Of
Lee to Grant at the close of the civil war
Ameta, the Spanish mirror dancer, is an
other of the pre-emineni numbers. Artie
Hall, 1.-THE genuine Georgia GIRL" will make
the welkin ring with her characteristic
ebulltions of melody. and ALI Holt will Of
fer laugh-provoking limitations. The Ford
brothers, acrobats and pantomimists, and
the motion pictures of 1.-The Life of Marie
Antoinette' will round oat the program.
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.sThe Denver Express.

1.-The Denver Express which comes to
the Empire next week, is a western play,
depicting both the bright and the shadowy
sides of life in Colorado. as well as the eff
forts of Gibson Payne,s Aafterward Lord
Tynemouth, an English. swfndfer, to rob the
wife and child Of his half brother Of an
extremely valuable mining claim. The das-
tard's schemes are foiled by the heroes,
Deadwood Dick and Hiram Carney, sheriff
of Cool county and owner of "Garvey' s
Luck. 1.-The Denver Express will be pre-
sented every day except Friday, when, ow-
ing to the immense success scored last week
by "Sapho," that popular drama will be
repeated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-24

slight preference for wagner's compost.
tons. though there is also large demand
for the works of Grieg. Mascagni and
Handel also have many admirers A re-
markable feature of this list is the al
most entire absence of requests for Sc
iections of a trivial character.
II is Intended to continue the issuance
OF these coupons in order to bring out to
tne FULLEST extent the wishes of the pa
irons of these concerts.
bes1nning with next Sunday evening, the
programs for the concerts will be made
up OF the selections Indicated by these re-
quests, the order of their performance be-
ing governed by the number of the requests
for each selection
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Grand Opera Season.

Inc coming of Mr.. Conrieds Metropoli-
tan Opera House Company from New York
TO washington, March Z, and tat the
National Theater), is creating interest in
musfcaI and society circles. The roper
tore announced-'Faust." Barber Of Sc
vile and 'Carmen"-with such favorite
artists as Calve, Sembrich, Ackte Dippel,
Naval, Gourmet, Campanari, Plancon, and
others, with the complete chorus and or
chestra of the opera house, assures SPLEEN
did representations in every respect, and
In order to give confidence to ticket buy
ers. the management announces that
SHOULD either of the prima donnas be I'M
able to appear, money will be refunded or
tickets exchanged. The sale Of season
tickets Cat reduced rates) opens tomorrow
morning and closes on Saturday evening at
10 o'clock, the single ticket sale not open
Ing until next Tuesday March l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-24
Sugar Bowl and Lamp as Weapons.

Because he threw a sugar bowl and a
lighted lamp at his wife last night Beverly
jackson, colored resident of OBrien's
court, was sentenced by Judge Bundy of
the Police Court this morning to pay fine
or $50 or spend sixty days on the farm in
default.
He not only tried to hit me with the
lamp and sugar bowl, but he chased me
out of the house with a knife" his wife
told the court
I'm not bad man." Jackson declared
and never did a blessed thing to my
madam"
L think you are wrong" his honor said,
and you are getting off lucky"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-24
At Liberty Under Bonds.

Arthur G. Homer of 632 Massachusetts,
avenue northwest was named as a de-
PENDANT in the Police Court today on a
charge of embezzlement- He waived a
preliminary hearing and was held by Judge
Scott under $500 bonds to await action by
the grand jury.
Homer was recently employed by G. R.
Brown of 800 14th street northwest and
IS accused of appropriating So. 80 of his en-
ployer's money.
Cecil o. s. Gallant of 1921 9Th street
northwest, who was also in the employ of
Brown, was named as a defendant on a
similar charge of being $3.50 short In his
accounts. Hearing of his case was post
poned until March l. Both of the men are
at liberty under bond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-24
v. Baldwin Johnson's New Coal Office,
612 9th st. Prompt, square, reliable.-Advt
Manager Yerkes Painfully Hurt.

Manager Yerkes Painfully Hurt.
Mr.. William H. Yerkes.- manager for the
American Ice Company, was painfully in
jured and his horse and buggy damaged
by being struck by car No. 209 Of the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Company on
Water street this morning about S:45
O'clock. Mr.. Yerkes was on his way to his
office on the 9th street wharf, and as he
crossed the tracks the car came along The
horse was picked up in the fender and the
buggy overturned, Mr.. Yerkes being thrown
out as it upset
Fortunately the car was not moving at a
high rate of speed. Mr.. Yerkes escaped
with cut on his leg and several bruises,
besides the shaking up he received. The
horse, in it's struggles to get out of the
fender, was cut about the legs the buggy
shafts were broken and the vehicle was
otherwise damaged. The fender of the car
was broken The car was In charge of
Motorman Putnam and Conductor NJ NJ
Moore
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If There's Bottle of "old Braddock'

Maryland Rye in the House
there's good doctor always at hand. Nc
purer stmulant can be found. At grocers
cafes, clubs. Jas. Clark Distilling Co., D. P
Mccarthy, mgr, $40 Pa. ave. Phone 1906
1t