Evening Star Newspaper, July 4, 1895, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY. , JULY 4, 1895-EN Pau. LATE NEWS BY WIRE|ESCAPE FROM JAILIDEATH NOT NATURAL|4CC!DENTS WERE FEWIVETERAN PATRIOTS| THE DEPARTMENTAL LEAGUE Two Companies- Possibly Outrank the Rifles. FEELING AGAINST BRANCH GUARDS Sham Battle ey Fought This Afternoon. THOUSANDS ARE EXPECTED Sg Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. HANCOCK, St. Louis, Mo., July —The National ftifles made an excellent showing and their soldierly hearing pree'sion of movement won them deafenirg applause. When the judges handed the program to Capt. Manson he as cool as an iceberg. His soldierly beaving and eentiemanly mien have won for him an evviable reputation among the people of 51. Louls in general, and the ladies in particular. The company was presented with an exquisite floral plece just before going on the field, with the best compliments and best wishes for its suc- cess from Mrs. J. L. D. Morrison, its chaperone. The piece is a shield four feet in height and about two and a half feet at the widest point, made of red carnations and two swords in white carnations cross- ed over the center. It gs mounted on an easel, which is covered with flowers and evergreens felt a renewed energy and rmination to win after nark of the esteem onies. tides showed the ‘Their line was arms was gone thout the numbers, in the same cool, re rand perfect manner as when at home in the armory. In the timing they came to within a step of the ) to the minute. The platoon movements were good. They made a mag- nificent showing. Merits of Contestants, eir drill. The manual of through with, 2 ‘The result of a close observation of every movement of every company would indicate ‘that in the success achieved the relative positions occupied by the contestants would be as follows: : First, the Branch Guards of St. Louts; second, the Belknap Rifles, San Antonio, Texas; third, the National Rifles, Washing- ton, D. C. The other contestants were the Bullene Guards, Kansas Cit: e Phoenix Light Infantry, Dayton, Ohio; company F, first infantry, St. Louis, It would be diffi- cult to assign a place to these, though it is hardly safe to say that the St. Louis company would rank at the head of the three, but neither of these companies could be reckoned in the same class as the three drst named. As the Rires left the field a handsome roses was handed Capt. J. O. Mansan with the compliments of a Washington lady. ‘They are proud of receiving this proof of the constancy of their friends at home. Lack of Hospitality Charged. There is a great deal of feeling among the visiting companies against the Branch Guards of this city. They have not been im camp at all, and the visiting military bave not been extended the privilege of their armory for the purpose of night practice drills, and hence are laboring un- der great disadvantages. Notwithstanding this great advantage which they un- doubtedly possess over the visitors, they did not put up a strict tactical drill, but ene which took the grand stand. Although it is against the camp rules to have prac- tice drilis, it is alleged on good authority that the nehes have had a drill at their armory every night, and while the full drill teams of the visiting organiza- tions were passing through the painful erdeal of a street parade they were up in their arm drilling, with a substitute company picked from their surplus mem- bership filling their place in the parade. They have extended none of ihe courtesies of the camp or city to the National Rifles nor any one else. The Sham Battle. Immense crowds are arriving steadily in anticipation of the sham battle, which comes off at 5 o'clock this evening. Fully 30,000 are expected. Numbers are here from adjacent cities. The Governor's Guard _ of Memphis are here in good force visiting the y Zouaves of their city. Every m er of the National Rifles is in excellent health and ready to go in for “blood” on Saturday, the day of the maiden infautry contest. They are the most pop- ular “boys” in camp, and are having an excellent Ume. The Mount Pleayant Field Band is the pet of the camp. Tho little fellows show- ed the reguiara how to mount guard yes- terday, They are doing their native place wreat cred and ittle Charlie Madert, the Cornet soloist, is making 2 decided hit The National Rifles have just received an invitation from he Anheuser Busch Brew- ing Co. to be their guests some time during the encampment, and they all said “Good.” They Will Now Ride, ‘Through the aid of one of the National Rifles’ boys the management were enabled to inaugurate a proper system of proced- ure here today. Heretofore the chaperons and maids of honor for the companies have been coming into the grounds on foot, but new they come in carriages, and precede their 1 “tive companies in the dress parade, so on the fleld before them when they drill, carrying the colors. Miss Liltic Pi tionist, was in- troduced to the grand stand by Gov. Stone and recited the patriotic and thrilling words of the Dectaration of Independence in a manner that did credit to her city. She was dh st as Columbia. The we: rh been oppressively hot all morning up to about 11:30, when a cool breeze sprang up and was suffering crow icomed by the ———— THE PLOPL REGATTA, Result of the Heats Rowed This Morning. PHILADELPHIA, July 4.—The people's regatta over the natioral course on the Schuyikill river proviaed at muntelpal ex- pense for the 2njoyment of the populace, proved to be the most Interesting event of the day, Additional interest was given the races by the fact that aquatic sportsmen from other citles had entered to compete with the local boat clubs. The moruing was devoted to the trial heats in the senior and junior singles and ES oon to the final Ing at Rockland, a of a mile Foreign from T: ng three-quarters at Rockland. heat—Caspar W. phia Barge Club, won; . Pennsylvania Barge Club, Phillips. Onelda Boat b, Philadelphia, won; an, Atlanta Boat Ciub, New York, i. M. Hughes, Vesper Boat Club, Philadelphia, third. Time 11.56, Senor singles, first heat—Fredk. Cresser, Vesper Boat Club, g MeDowell, Delaware Boat Clu F Denegan, ot start. t Grays Ferry ; O. J. Wertz, K, ‘second; J. A. Rumohr, Toronto Rowing Club, Toronto, third. Time 10.20 1 —_—-——_—_ tthe; Throws Burns. ATI, Ohio, July 4.—Max Lutt- the wrestler, threw Joe Burns tn catch-as-catch-can wrestling in twenty- five minutes last night. This gives Lutt- as left undecided in purse, which 3: night, when Lutt- t last Sa * Burns one fall. Officials Intimidated and Foreed to Yield the Keys. ‘Three Alleged Post Office Thieves Se- cure Their Liberty at the Point of the Revolver. NEW YORK, July 4—The three alleged post office thieves, Joseph Killoran, Chas. Allen and Harry Russell, who are wanted at’ Springfield, Iil., escaped from Ludlow Street jail today. The prisoners were about to take their daily exercise in the yard of the jail. Keeper Edward Schneer and Chas. Schoon were in the office of the jail, the forme= sitting with his bezk to the door and Schoen was walking about the room. The three men entered the office at the same time. Russell leveled ‘a revolver at the head of Schoen and the two others cov- ered Schneer with their weapons. They threatened to kill the- keepers if outcry wes riade. Allen took the keys from Schneer, while the ether two still held their revolvers at the head of Schoen. With the keys he opened the docr leading to the vestibule. ‘he three men passed out, closing the door and locking it, thus making the keep- ers prisoners within. These keys they then threw into the vestibule. Allen cpened the front door with a large brass key and the three were in the street, down which they disappeared. On Jenving the jail Killoran, Allen and Russell stood on the steps a few feet from the doer, and, looking up and down the street, they hesitated for a few moments, when they ran toward Broome street shou! ing loudly: ‘‘Police, police,"’ “Stop thief,” and similiar cries, creating the impression that they were in pursuit of a flying thief or thieves. At Broome street the men separated, Al- lon running into Orchard street, Russell going down Broome to Essex street and Killoran running toward Orchard street to Grand street and thence in the direction of the Bowery. John Apple, a butcher, gave chase to Al- len and kept him in s.ght until he reached Houston street and Ist avenue. There Al- len turned around and shouted: “If you follow me any further I'll fll you with lead,” making a motion toward his hip pocket as he uttered the threat. Allen then ng over his shoulder avenue in a diagonal di- ————— THE NIGHT. Fatal Railway Disaster at Niantic, DECATUR, Ill, July 4.—Wabash train No. 4, which left here for the west last night one hour late, met with an accident at Niantic, twenty miles west of here, by which two trainmen were fatally injured, ard a number of passengers had a narrow escape from death. A light engine follow- ing crashed into the rear sleeper, jamming it into the chair car. The injured are: M. L. Higgins, engineer, Springfield, crushed under tender, fatally injured. Smith, fireman, Springtield, fatally tn- d. li Dawson, passenger, cut and bruised. FLAGS FLYING IN HAVANA. Departure of the Bourbon Battalion for Santa Clara. . HAVANA, July 4.—Captain General Mar- tinez de Campos this morning reviewed the Bourbon battalion, which subsequently left for the province of Senta Clara. The city is decorated with the national colors, and immense crowds of people throughout the wiorning have been cheer:ng for Spain and uba Espanola,” as well as for the cap- tain general. ‘The troops going to the front are animated by a strong ling of pa- triotism oe BISMARCK'S CONDITION. Exhausted by Literary Work and De- pressed by Hix Wife's Denth, BERLIN, July 4.—The Kolnische Zeitung says that Prince Bismarck, since the death of his wife, has had frequent attacks of depression. “The recent fetes,” this au- thority goes on to say, “in connection with his birthday, left him exhausted. His liter- ary work, prior to the opening of the Baltfe canal, aiso tended to make his condition worse. Some of the articles he wrote dis- played his condition of irritability. “We learn from good sources that, al- though he {s greatly improved, he must exercise the greatest care.” Signs BOMB EXPLOSION AT CHATTANOOGA. Several Persovs Injured — Great Ex- ecltement Prevails. Speelal Dispatch to The Evening Star. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.,July4.—A tremend- cus sensation was created here this morn- ing on Market street, the main thorough- fare of the city, just before the great pro- cession began its march, and while the street was crowded with thousands of peo- ple. : Mr. A. J. Wisdom, one of the leading citizens, had driven his horse to the livery stable of Sklilen & Co., just below 6th street, below Market, and was standing and waiting for a piece of harness, when some one threw a gas-pipe bomb, charged with giant p jer, immediately under the horse. There was a terrific explosion and scatter- ing of people along the street. When the smoke cleared away it was found that Wis- dom's horse had been kilied, Mr. Wisdom thrown violently to the ground, and several dead dogs were lying around on the black- ened pavement. Mr. Wisdom was picked up and found not to be hurt; he was only stunned, and quick- ly recovered consciousness. The police were all in the parade, ond it was some time before they could get te work on the case. “Rooster” Reece, a young white tough, has just been arrested for touching off the homb. A Mrs. Wells was just behind a tglegraph pole, ten feet from the spot where the bomb went off, and had her er clothing badly torn. A dead dog has heen found one block from the scene, with a large piece of Iron inside of him. Several persons were injured and great excitement prevails. ——_—_ Found Drowned at Chicago. CHICAGO, July 4.—Charles D. Sherwood, ex-lieutenait governor of Minnesota, has been found dead floating in the lake at the foot of Peck’s court. Mr. Sherwood came to Chicago last March to have a surgical cperation performed. He was under the care of Dr. Hall of Grand Crossing. He left the Victoria Hotel, where he had been staying, and half an hour later his body 3 found in the water. A coroner's jury gave the verdict of drowning, but whether Mr. Sherwood committed suicide or was drowned by accident the jury were unable to say. ———.—__ Officer Yarbrough Dying. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. RICHMOND, Va., July 4.—Officer Yar- brough of Henrico, who was mortally shot Inst night by an unknown man in fils ‘s sinking rapidly and is expected to is evening. The doctors have been urabie to find the bullet. The villain who did the shooting has not yet been cap- tured. —_—+—_—_ Extraordinary Bone Grafting. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., July 4.—An ex- traordinary bone-grafting operation was stituting a portion of a sheep's leg for a diseased bone in the leg of fifteen-year-old Boyd Folwell. se Not Started to Win. LONDON, July 4.—Sporting Life is of the opinion that Valkyrie II was not kept going for all she was worth yesterday, but was simply making a trial of her capabili- ties under different conditions. —.>—__ Milltary Balloon Explodes, BERLIN, July 4.—A military balloon ex- ploded today in the shed of ore of the barracks. Three soldiers were injured and be ene of them has since died. | performed at the Hahnemann Hospital in | this city yesterday, expert surgeons sub- { Dr. Schaeffer Describes the Autopsy on Farrall. THE ACCUSED LOOKS ~CAREWORN Searching Cross-Examination of COURT ROOM SCENES ‘Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. LA PLATA, Md., July 4—The fact that this is a national holiday, when elsewhere the reports of fire crackers and other forms of fireworks are filling the alr in celebration of the anniversary of the Declaration of In- dependence, has apparently been forgotten in the usually patriotic Charles county, Md., for the entire interest of the populace is centered in the trial of Mrs. Belle Far- rall, charged with ending the life of her hysband last December, by strychnine poi- son, and it seems that the attraction can- not be overcome by the presence of the glorious Fourth or anything else. Promptly at 9 oclock this morning, as usual, the ccurt resimed the hearing. The long session yesterday, together with the severe arraignment of the prisoner by State's Attorney Matthews and the damag- ing testimony of Dr. Schaeffer, had a tell- ing effect on Mrs. Farrall. Late in the afternoon she frequently inquired of Sher- iff Albrittain as to the time, and seemed anxious for,the hour of adjournment to arrive. ‘Bhe accused this morning appeared in the court room wearing a black veil. On her face an anxious, care-worn expression was marked, and throughout the day she kept her eyes fastened on the witnesses testifying. Dr. Schaeffer of Washington, who was uader examination yesterday, re- sumed the stand this morning, and stated that in addition to the experiments and re- sults described at the preceding session of the court he had also found strychnine in the walls of the stomach and in the stomach contents of the deceased.” A care- ful microscopic examination of the brain, lungs, heart and-kidneys, according to Dr. Schaeffer, disclosed no natural cause for the death of Mr. Farrall. The witness was cearchingly cross-exam- ired counsel for the defense, the ob- x to show that death might have ulted from a disease of the kidneys in- stead of from strychnine poisoning. Dr. Schaeffer continued on the stand til 1 o'clock, when a recess was taken. Mrs. Farrall was the only woman in the court room today, and her little boy, for the first time since the opening of the trial, was not with her. Mr. T. R. Farrall, the brother of the dead man, and who ordered the body exhumed and instituted the criminal proceedings against the widow, made his initial appearance in court this nforning and was an interested spectator. Coroner's Inquest Described. After The Star's report ef the trial closed yesterday afternoon, Justice of the Peace G. C. Bureh, who acted as coroner at the inquest held over the remains of Frederick Farrall, detailed the organization and pro- ceedirgs of that inquiry. The defense was curtailed by the court in its cross-examina- tion Into matters said te have no bearing cn the present trial, and in explaining his reason for asking certain questions, Col. Wilmer of counsel for Mrs. Farrall took occasion to declare that the inquest was irregular, and that Justice of the Peace Burch was not authorized to act as cor- oner. ‘The court replied that such matters could not affect the case, and counsel noted an exception to the ruling. Dr. Schaefier on the Stand. There was a general stir of interest in the crowded court room when Dr. Edward M. Schaeffer of Washington was called to the stand. After stating that he grad- uated in medicine twenty-seven years ago and had made several hundred autopsies, the witness described how he removed cer- tain portions of the body of Farrail at the autopsy, placed them in glass jars, which he had carefully cleansed, and then prcperly tabeled the jars and removed them to Washington. Dr. Schaeffer gave a icng description of the experiments he had conducted with the organs taken from the dead man, going into the most minute particulars. Over and over again he tried the color, physical, biological and crystalline tests for strychnia, and each time clearly de- tected the presence of that poison, and could swear that a quantity of it was in the body of Farrali at the time of his Geath. Dr. Schaeffer was frequently interrupted by counsel for the defense, who entered strer.uous objection to the use of notes by the witness. The court thought such action was prcrer. The Washington expert was still on the stand when, at 6 o'clock, the court adjourned for the day. ‘The Baltimore Experts. Dr. Penniman and Dr. Ames, the two ex- perts from Baltimore, in attendance in be- half of the defense, followed closely the testimony of Dr. Schaeffer, and at times exchanged knowing smiles. It Is a cer- tainty that they will endeavor to prove that strychnine was not swallowed by Mr. Farrall, notwithstanding the positive evi- dence of Dr. Schaeffer, and that which will be given by the assistant of the latter, Dr. Kalusowski, also of@Washington. It is probable that Rev. Father South- gate, the priest who administered the last rites of the church to the dying man, will be summoned as a witness for the prose- cution, as it is believed that he knows im- portant inside facts concerning the alleged poisoning. Mr. T. R. Farrall, the brother of the de- ceased, stated today that Father Southgate strongly advised the exhuming of the body and the holding of an autopsy, and offered the use of his residence as the place for conducting the dissection. The priest also expressed his willingness to appear on the stand, adding that he entertained no sym- pathy whatsoever for Mrs. Farrall. From this it is assumed that the deceased made a statement concerning his convul- sive condition, which has not yet been re- peated by the priest. Circumstantial evidence is all that the state depends upon to convict the prisoner, and it will advance as her motive for kill- ing her husband a strong infatuation for the railroad brakeman, Eugene B. Hall. The testimony of the first witness for the state, Dr. Carrico, who was Mr. Farralls attending yhysician, seemed to be strongly favorable to the accused. As near as can be estimated public opinion continues to be evenly balanced as regards the guilt of Mrs. Farrall. Conversation discloses that many of th> hundreds daily in attendance at what is undoubtedly the greatest trial ever held in this section of the country are bitter to the extreme against the woman, while others cannot believe for an instant that she was ever capabl+ of committing | murder. un- ———.__— | Tomorrow's Alexander Island Entries. First race, five-eighths mile, selling—R. F. Dee, 105; Headlight, 195; Pickaway, 102; Bolivar, 102; McKeever, 102; Columbus, 102; Anxiety, 102; Saginaw, 102; Julia L., 100; Luray, 100; Venusburg, 100. Second race, six and one-quarter fur- longs, selling—Sharon, 11 Tralee, 110; Causta, 110; Thackeray, 110; Brouston, 110; rogan, 110; Irene, 110; Allan L., 110; Ida L., 110; O'Hearn, 100. Third race, seven-elghts selling— Old Tipper, 115; Woodchopper, 115; Per- alto, 115; Little Bravo, 115; Tiny Tim, 115; Vagabond, 115; Glerall, 112; Samaritan, 112; Haif Breed, 112; Thiers L., 112; Wyoming, 112; Major MeNulty, 112; Belwood, 112, half mile, year-olds, iam, 112; Charina, 109; Irish Giggle, 100. eighths of a mile, selling— y, 105; Watch Charm, { Trastor, 105; Elm: of Fief, 102; Kentucky Lady, 100;'Son Malheur, 160. Sixth race, six. and selling—Kazan, 110; Plent: May Win, 107; Margver' Rosita, § ote.—Fift mile, 107 » I Fagin, 107; ; Tancrea, divided, seccnd section being run as fifth. List Will Probably Be Inoreased Before *" Night, of Jaly Celebrations Which Did Not End Happily — Lost His Finger. The day siurted in unusually quiet in police circles, and the policemen went on duty with the understanding that persons who confined their celebrating to anything in reason would not be molested. This was also permitted last night, although several days ago the police were instructed to ar- rest all offenders, and several persons were arrested. The number of persons arrested for violating this law has been much smaller this year than usual, and the num- ber of painful tesults thus far has beea smaller. The law against the use of ex- plosives applies at any and all times, there being no exceptions on account of holidays, but as it Is impossible to prevent the dis- charge of the fireworks when. their sale is permitted, the police take the view that it is the best thing for the community to al- low them to be discharged In the streets and on vacant lots. rather than drive the boys into back yards and woodsheds, and cause the destruction cf property, such as was done several years ago. Objection is made by the police to the use of anything in the nature of a wexpon loaded with leaden bullets or missiles of any Jind, and such offenders, when caught, are @rested. Included in this list is the shotgun, as weil as the revclver, and last night one man was arrested for discharging a gun. He was taken to court this morn- ing and fined. . Last night the police not only permitted persons to celebrate, but some of them participated in the celebration, and one spe- cial policeman came near losing an eye. He is Special Officer Ben. Klopfer, who does duty In the “Division.” There was @ great amount of celebrating done in this section, where mer. and won-en of the lower class patronized the Chinese fireworks establish- ments, and spent hundreds of dollars in powder. Narrow Escape. Ben. Klopfer was in front of one of the houses where there was some celebrating going on, and when one of the girls held a large firecracker in her hand he stooped to see whether or not It was lighted, and, of course, his face got near the explosive at the critical moment. There was an ex- plesion, and Ben. Klopfer thought his time had come. The giris laughed and enjoyed the affair a3 a joke, but the poor watch- man's face and one eye were badly burned, and he had to go off to see a physician, Men who frequented this section last night tried themselves by setting off large firecrackers under beds and fn other parts of the houses. Several times women were heard to scream from fright, and although this dangerous manrer of celebrating was indulged in, none of the houses were burned. Lest a Finger. Tnis morning about 4:30 o'clock the pre- mature discharge of a deadly toy cannon robbed Samuel Roberts, a fifteen-year-old boy, of the first finger of his left hand. Samuel lives at 112 Maryland avenue, but he was out with ‘some friends near 11th street and Pennsylvania avenue about the time stated, and just why the cannon was discharged so soon he will probably never know. He does know, however, that he lost his finger, and the doctors at the Emer- gency Hospital dressed the wound. Badly Burned. Harry Lohrboch, living at 214 4% street southwest, while setting off fireworks at 4% and C strests southwest, about 9 o’clock this morning, was badly burned about the face. He was attended by Dr. Woldridge. See EMERGENCY. Surgeons Kept Busy by Accidents In- cident to the Day's Celebration. The attendants at the Emergency Hos- pital have had a very brsy day, a number ef Fourth of July accidents adding to the ugual run of cases coming into the hospital. Dr. P. M. Smith and Dr. F. M. Furlong of the house staff of surgeons, assisted by Dr. O'Connor and Messrs. Aughintaugh, Des- sez and Johngon, have been at work over the operating table since early morning. The first Fourth of July case was that of Paul Vincent, aged nireteen, of 1120 Sth street northeast, who had three fingers and thumb lacerat2d. His wounds were dress- ed, and he was sent home. Ed. Masterson, aged eightcen, of 2014 South street, Georgetown, had a scalp wound dressed. S A. J. Callahan, aged thirty-seven, of 2315 Superior street, was severely wounded tn the face by explosives. Walter Mauver, aged twelve, of 607 11th street northwest, was badly burned in the face by powder, the result of an explosion of fireworks. Willie Brodman, aged ten, of 7th and K streets was burned in the face and knee by powder. It was not thought his eye- sight was permanently injured. Cowles Recker, aged seventeen, of 201 D street northwest was burned in the face by powder. Arthur Lansdale, aged sixteen, of 1236 28th street was burned in the face and right eve by powder. He was put to bed in the hospital. William Warwick of 1534 34th street was brought in by the ambulance, suffering from a compound fracture of the left leg, the result of a horse’s kick. His wound was very painful, the bone protruding through the flesh. William Halliday of 321 12th street was treated for syncope, and Richard Enfield had a needle extracted from his hip. ee SEARCH KEPT UP. AT ® Yet in the Train Wrecking Case. The Baltimore and Ohio detectives are making every possible effort to effect the capture of the men who made such a des- perate attempt to wreck and rob the “mon- ey train” on the Metropolitan branch of the road near the Big Monocacy bridge Monday nizht, as stated in Tuesday's Star. So far as could be ascertained there were no new developments in the case today. Chief Grannan of the railroad detective corps is in Baltimore directing the investi- gation, and nearly every detective in the company’s employ ts working on the case. Should the chief man of the gang be cap- tured there will be no trouble in having him identified, for there are fully two dozen persons who saw him. When about the vicinity of Washington Junction and Point of Rocks this man, as stated yesterday, teok his meals at a house and paid for them and was known to have spent'severa! nights in a bex car. Just how many men there were in the party is not Known. It is known that there were two of them together, and the detec- tives think that ‘a third and perhaps a fourth one managéd to get separated from them. This, they think, accounts for the whistling in the woods when the railroad men started back: in search of the gang. Thus far the detectives have been unabie to trace the men farther than a short dis- tance this side of Dickerson’s station. As heretofore printed in The Star the de- tectives employed, on the case had an idea that the men came here, but now they scem to think that they have not reached the city, but are somewhere in the woods along the line of the river between here and the scene of the attempted “hold-up.” The railroad detectives are covering the country as well as possible, and while no arrests have yet been made in the vicinity of the place where the dynamite was used it is almost certain that any strangers found there will be errested. The man who purchased the dynamite ig by no means a tramp. When seen about Washington Junction he was not dressed in bad clothes, but was more than com- fortably dressed and had some little mon- | ey, but when he made the purchase of the explosive it is thought he spent his last ; dollar. No one was ever seen with him | while about the junction, and his accom- plices, it is thought, were either in hiding in the woods or they came there on the | evening the dynamite was used. | This afternoon. Detective john Lloyd No Arres: one-half furlongs, | race declared off, and first | called at police headquarters and requested Inspector Hollinberger to have his men use extra efforts to captvre the men. The in- spector telephoned to several of the stations | and ordered the mounted men to scour the county in sheir efforts to find the would-be j train robbers. -The Oldest Inhabitants Celebrate the Fourth IN THE GOOD OLD-FASHIONED WAY, Listening to the Declaration of 2 Independence. OFFICERS ELECTED es The patriotic observance of the national birthday today by the Association of the Oldest Inhabitants lacked nothing in the enthusiasm which has marked similar cel- ebrations by the association in the past. Whatever charges may have taken place in the general observance of this day, the association, from the first year of its or- ganization, has not deviated from the forms whieh used to be the common feature In the general rejoicing marking the recur- rence of the national anniversary. Each year the members of the association listen to the reading of the Declaration of Inde- pendence, and these patriotic utterances of the fathers of the country are supple- mented by an oration, delivered by some one selected for that purpos>. This program was carr.ed out today. The association met at 10:30 in their rooms in the Corcoran building, and, as it was the anrual meeting, the business deta!ls which are usual on such occasions were attended to. President Marbury’s Address. ‘The pres‘dent, Mr. John Marbury, in cal!- ing the meeting to order, made a pleasant ttle address of welcome, as he knows 80 well how to do. He congratulated the as- sociation that so many members were pres- ent, in the enjoyment of good health and able to take part in the celebration of the day. He said that it was also a mat- ter of congratulation that the association oceup:ed the position in this city of an or. ganization that has from Its first meetin; down to the present celebrated the nation’ birthday. During all these years, he said, there had not been a single omission in keeping up the annual custom ef reading the Declaration of Independence. He re- ferred to the fact that this was now a united country and that the sters and stripes which adorn the walls of the room are honored as the nationa! emblems throughout the land. There are m'nor dif- ferences of opinion, sald the speaker, and the terms “gold bugs” and “silverites” are heard, but at heart the people of this country are more united than ever before. The Death Roll. He stated that it was his sad duty to tead the names of thos> who had fallen out of the ranks of the membership of the association during the past year. Those who had died, he said, were W. Cammack, P. L, Rodier, Thomas Johnson, R. A. Wa- ters, J. A. Tait and T..B. Turner. He was glad te be able to mention only such a few from a membership of one hupdrec A number of communicatiowS were read by the corresponding secretary, Dr. J. T. Howard, und after the minutes-of the last meeting had heen read by the recording secretery, J. Madiscn Cutts, the roll was called. Members Present. The following members were present: T. F. Maguire, Dr. J. R. Rely, J. Pliling, Rebert Bell, J. A. Wineberger, Daniel Genau, J. B. Walling, S. F. D. Ourand, Neble D. Larner, J. T. Boiseau, R. Eichorn, T. V. Noonan, R. L.. Martin, J. R. Wright, W. D. Crampsey, W. Bradley, Mr. Fen- wick, J. D. Hendley, F. R. McKean. T. H. Langley, W. Beron, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Hall anc P. A. Byrne. A resolution adopted at the last meeting Was read, expressing the pleasure of the members in receiving ‘a handsomely framed portrait of President Merbury. — The president called the attention of the association to the action taken at a former meeting etho} ng a committes, of which he wi a meni , to axcertain if the Cor- coran Art Gallery authorities would be willing that a copy should be made of the ofl portrait in the gallery of Benjamin Ogle Taylos, the first president of the sociation. He stated that the necess Permission had heen granted, but since then the marshal of the association, Mr. J. A. Wineberger, had discovered that the association now owned an India ink por- trait of Mr. Tayloe. This portrait was ex- hibited and as it wus a satisfactory rep- resentation it was decided to discharge the ecmmittee from further consideration of the matter. The corresponding secretary was instruct- ed to make an xppropriate acknowledg- ment of the invitation received from the Joint committee representing the Sons of the Revolution and the Sons of the Ameri- can Revolution to participate in the ex- erelses today at the Washington monu- ment. The Election of Officers. The arnual election of officers resulted in the choice of all the old officers, Capt. E. R. McKean being chosen one of the vice presidents in place of Col. J. A. Tait, de- ceased. The officers are as follows: President, J. Marbury, jr.; vice presi- dents, J. W. Clark, Wm. Beron, J. Pilling, N. D. Larner, C. W. Bennett, J. D. Hendley, J. H. Thompson, E. R. McKean, Joseph Prather, F. S. Kern, F. W. Brandenburg, B. C. Wright, T. H. Langley; treasurer, R. Ball; recording secretary, J. M. Cutts; eor- responding secretary, J. T. Howard; mar- shal, J. A. Wineberger. In accordance with his annual custom, Mr. William Beron spoke about the display of the national flag in the pubiie school buildings, and said that he was giad to be able to report that the practice had been more general during the past year than ever before. He presented to the associa- tion two iron spikes,which, he said, were all that remained of the original Monitor. This gift was accepted, and the thanks of the association were fittingly expressed by the president. Celebrating the Day. Having disposed of the business, the members of the association then listened to the exercises, which were appropriate to the day. The secretary, J. Madison Cutts, read the Declaration of Independ- ence, prefacing the reading by some patriotic and well-chosen words, in which he called attention to the importance of «going back to the charters of our rights and liberties, and there getting something of the spirit which animated the fathers. With a degree of elocutionary earnestness and force that gave the familiar words an added interest, he read the document, the signing of which marked the birth of a new government. Applause, which was vigorous and long continued, evidenced the appreciation of the audience. The Oration. The orator of the occasion, Capt. E. R. McKean, who is a member of the associa- tion, then came forward, and, with a few words of introduction from the president. began his address. He spoke of the Chris- lian character of the instltutions of this country, and said that they had be: founded on the Bibte. He thovght that as the teachings of Christ enforced the prin- clple of the individuality of man, a country under a republican form of sovernment was most favorable for the development and practical application of those principles. He spoke of free education and an open Bible, and the religious freedom that pre- yailed in this country, and said that any cther condition was opposed to a republi- can government. The duty of citizens, said the speaker, was allegiance to God and their country, and teachings in opposition to such duty were not in harmony with j the spirit of our government. He then re- ferred to some of the matters of current interest. as, he said, such as the election | of the President directly by the people in- stead of through the electoral college. He favored such a change, and in speaking éf the Senate said that it must be either purified or abolished. President Marbury made some concluding remarks, asserting the belief that the main thing was the tunity of the people of the nation, and with this secured all questions | would in time be satisfactorily adjusted. | The members then arose, and, under the leadership of Mr. Robert Ball, sang: “America” and then ‘Auld Lang Syne’ with much spirit and vigor. The associa- tion then adjourned. ' One Game Played This Morning and Two This Afternoon. The Post Office Boys Made Eighteen Errors in Nine Innings—No More Need Be Said. Those who paid a quarter to go to Na- tional Park zoday got a great run for their money. Not only were there three games for the one price of admiericn, but the first game was worth the price of the seat alone. It was between the Washington Light Infantry and the Post Office Depart- ment, and a more interesting game or @ more thoroughly enjoyable one has not been seen here this searcn. Eighteen er- rors is not a ching to be seen every day, and all made in nine shcrt innings, but such was the vase toflay with the P. O. D. In the latter innings the game developed into a perfect farce, but the spectators, and quite a erowd journeyed out to the | park, enjoyed it hugely. The attendance was excellent. The soldier boys started in to do the work in the first ning, making three rans off Rrown before he had time to wake up to the fact that he wes pitching ball and not firing firecrackers. Three more in the sec- ond, seven in each of the next two succeed- ing innings and reven more in the latter part of the game gave the boys from the first battalion twenty-seven runs. Most of these were made off errors, but in the third and sixth hard itting brought the desired result. The P. O. D.’s could not connect with Gleason’s delivery, and rot 2 man reached first in any inning save the second, third and sixth. Once when they had a man 6n third and one on second, and only one ont, it looked as if they might score, but Gleason proved himself eaual to the emergency, and struck out the next two batters. The W. L. I. C.’s put up an excel- lent game in the field, and their infield worked tog2ther to perfection. Wise ap- peared at short, and seemed to give the whole team renewed confidence. Gleason struck ovt eight men. He also fielded his position in fine shape, and retired the side in cre inning by assists. A Case of Rattles. ‘The mail clerks changed positions so much it was hard work to follow the dif- ferent changes but in the seventh they made thelr appearance as they had first come on the field, and the result was a bet- ter style of ball playing for the next :wo innings. Neariy every one on the team lost his head at one time or another, and Chapman and Brewn are responsible for all the runs that were made by hits past short. If Brown had been given good sup- port it is probable that he would have succeeded in holding the hard hitting sol- dier lads down a little better, but two wild throws by Chapmar in the first inning, one right after another, took all the ginger,out of him as regarded geod pitching. Gilroy caught a steady game and retired nine men, and his error was made on a foul that he not half try for. Wisner prt up a siar‘game at third,accepting seven chances, with an excusable error. Stern umpired a fair game. Firecrackers were in abundance, and cne would frequently explode under the feet of the ball players. Gilroy was hit in the face by one, but was not badly hurt, al- though his face was cut a trifle. The spec- tators seemed to think that the mail boys neeced waking up and this expedient was resorted to. Several of the men fell asleep in their positions, and the game was brought to a close by three mournful taps on the bell. This afternoon at 2 o'clock the District Commissioners and the Treas- ury Department cross bats, and this even- ing at 4:30 the W. L. I. C. will have an- other chance to show they know how to play, when they will tackle the Pension Office team. An excellent game is expect- ed, as both teams are putting up fast games. ‘The score this morning: P. 0. D. W.L Tc. -4E, RIHO.AE. ° 42°25 i ° £31100 ° B2911 1 43020 a 11130 ‘ter 1 £2313 ernb' re. ri 2 leason.p.cf 2 1 8 Toomps'n.3> 0 0 2 1 I|Stewartts. 2 111 0 0 MeIntosh,ss 060 10 Totals. 216 8 W. Ld 1 x27 POD. 00000000 0-0 Famed rame—W. L. 1. C., 7. First base on er- W. LT ft on bases— Os D. midt, Winkleman, Heydler, Gilro Stolen hases—Wisner, Kieindschmidt, Hevrdler (3 Gleason (2). Double pli ise and Shreve. Hit by pitcher Wild pitches—Brown, 3; Chapma Umpire—Mr. Stern. ‘Time of game—2 hours a mulnutes. Jaquette, 1. nd 10 PROF. FANCIULLYVS PATRIOTISM. it Irercases Because Music is Recog- nized in the Immortal Declarntion. Prof. Fanrciulli strode down the avenue after the parade had been dismissed to- day with a noticeable glow of pleasure and satisfaction illumining his handsome countenance. A friend met him and in- quired the cause of his evident happiness. “I have made a discovery today that immensely tickled me. I am much, oh, very much more patriotic than I was,” said the leader of the national band. “To- day, while listening to the reading of the Declaration of Independence at the mon- ument grounds I was overjoyed to find that the glorious instrument recognized my beloved profession—music.” The other scratched his head in perplex- {ty and inquired, after a ored mental effort to remember where the divine art was mentioned in the historic document, what the professor meant. “Ah, my friend,” returned Fi a still more dazzling smile, “it speaks of the high C’s. I heard it read myself.” An examination of the document made later by the doubting person to whom the professor confided his discovery developed the fact that the latter had: been carried away by hearing the sentence beginning: “He has constrained our fellow citizens taken prisoners on the high seas,” etc. orseeire Of for Europe. Mr. W. P. Van Wickle reports the follow- ciulll with ing sailings: Mrs, LC. Loomis, Mrs. Wiley, Miss Florence Frisbie, Dr. J. F. Moran, Mr. a, be Mrs. H. R. Simpson and Miss Alice Carey, Mr. J. F. Connors and Mr. J. F. Kelley, ip State of California, July 6. Mr. John E. Metzeroth, steamship Am- sterdam, July 6. ——$_—_— A Summer in Europe. The party organized by Mr. 8. E. Kramer, principal of the Smallwcod School, for a European excursion, sailed today in the chartered steamer of the Royal Netherlands line. The party comprises Mr. W. L. inbaugh, Mr. F. G.Wurdemann, Miss Nellie M. Mack, Mrs. M. B. Moore, } Moore, Miss 8. G. Hicke; Mr: Goodlett, Miss Maude Ste. Steele, Miss F. Sm‘thers, Mrs. L. L. waehter, H. Thurwachter, Mr. 2 A. 8. Leopold, M'ss B. Leopold and Miss M. G. DeForrest. The party will zo to Holland, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, England and Scotiand, returning to Washington about September 15, 18s. —_ eS Walking Across the Country. George Haroid is a stout young man, whose perfect ‘iealth indicates that tramp- ing is beneficitl rather than otherwise. He beean the task March § of walking across the continefft, nd reached Washington this morning. ile is due to reach New York August §, but is now twenty-three days ahead of time. The distance is 3,200 miles. He mate a schedule before starting, giving himself a walk of 2115 | miles a day, but has frequently walked twice that. He walked from Summit to Zanesville, Ohio, fifty-nine miles, in one dsy —— Music on the Chimes. A select program of appropriate airs was played today from 12 to 1 o'clock upon the chimes of the Metropolitan Church by Prof. James R. Gibson. ALL OF THEM FREE Auffort and Desmond Were Declared Not Guilty. REMAINING CASES NOLLE PROSSED Billy Williams Walks Out of Court a Free Man, THE JUDGE’S POSITION Charles, alias Buck, Auffort and Edward, alias Eddie, Desmond were acquitted shortly before noon today of the charge of robbing the office of the Washington Steam- boat Company, at 7th and M streets south- { west, on the early morning of the Ist of last April. The defendants were at once discharged from custody, Judge Cole grant- ing permission for a nolle prosse of the remaining charges against the men. An order for the release of Billy Williams, jointly indicted on one indictment with Desmond, Auffort and James, alias Jack, Dempscy, was issued by Judge Cole, and the government's principal witness was later in the day released from jail. The Jury's Stand. As stated in The Star, the jury retired at 2:80 yesterday afternoon. At 9:30 last night they reported to Judge Cole that they had not agreed, and they were locked up for the night. The first ballot taken by the jury showed that nine men voted in favor of acquittal and three for conviction. Later in the night (so a member of the jury told a Star reporter today) one of the three joined the majority, and shortly after 6 o'clock this morning the two men out for conviction gave in. Judge Ccle, however, did not reach ‘the ccurt house until about 11:30 this morning, and in a few minutes the jury were brought down. Before they came in Judge Cole directed that the windows be closed. so that the great crowd outside could not hear the verdict. He also cautioned those pres- ent in the court room to refrain from ex- pressing approval or disapproval upon che rendition of the verdict. Causes Nollie Prossed. In answer to Clerk Smith's formal in- quiry, Foreman Gude stated that the jury had agreed and that they had found the defendants not guilty. After the verdict had been recorded, Assistant District At- torrey Armes stated to Judge Cole that he had been instructed by District At- torney Birney to ask permission to enter @ nolle prosse in all the remaining cases, not only against Auffort and Desmond, but also against Billy Williams, Jack Demp- sey, John W. Patterson and William, alias Monte Wells, the latter two being charged, together with Auffort, with burning the steamship Lady of the Lake last February. This action occasioned not a little sur- prise, and Judge Cole only granted per- mission to nolle prosse the remaining in- dictments after closely examining the in- dictments, and after Mr. Armes had ex- plained that Mr. Birney desired to enter a nolle prosse for the reason that the government would have to rely mainly upon the testimony of Williams in the boat burning case, the other three indict- ments charging Williams, Dempsey, Des- mond and Auffort with robbing the steam- boat office. Judge Cole gave the desired permission, apparently very reluctantly, and Auffort and Desmond were formaliy discharged, and an order for the release of Billy Williams was also issued. The moment Auffort and Desmond were released they were surrounded by their numerous friends, including many fre- quenters of Jackson City, and heartily congratulated. Desmond shortly after- ward drove off, for Jackson City, it is said, where, it was explained by his friends, he intends to remain in the future. Auffort remained some time in front of the city hall conversing with his friends and with certain members of the jury. Among the latter was Foreman Gude, and Mr. Gude explained to the young man how the jury stood and how it reached its con- clusion. There was so much doubt in the case, he said, and the testimony establish- ing an alibi appeared to the jury to more than balance the evidence submitted by the government. At any rate, sald Mr. Gude, the jury concluded that the de- fendants were entitled to the benefit of the doubt in the case. Another jurof referred to Billy Williams, the government's prin- cipal witness, as a liar, thief and scoundrel. “Billy's father was a thief before him,” declared this juror, “and Billy couldn't tell the truth or be honest if he tried. I know that, for I know the whole family, and have known them for years. ‘2 why we didn’t convict them.” Police Disappointed, While the verdict was not wholly unex- pected, it was one of great disappointment to the court officials and to Inspector Hollinberger and his men. Some surprise and disappointment was also expressed at the action of District Attorney, Birney ig rolle prossing the Indictment against Patterson, Wells and Auffort. Inspect Hollinberger stated to a Star reporter t he confidently believed a conviction coulg have been had in the steamboat case, as fia felt that the prosecution would not havd had to rely in that case so much on Will- fams’ testimony. The police officials are particularly disappointed, and they express themselves as expecting to soon learn of extensive robberies in the District because of the verdict of not guilty rendered today. The friends of Auffort and Desmond are particularly bitter against Billy Williams, and they threaten, it is said, to have him ineicted in Virginia for cracking Clark's safe at Rosslyn, Va., several months ago. Refractcry Witnesses. Marion Caesar, alias Brandon, the Jack- son City witness who refused to obey the summons of the court to appear in the trial concluded today on behalf of the gov- ernment, was brought before Judge Cole late yesterday afternoon and committed to jail. As reported in The Star the woman, who served as a cook at Candler’s resort at Jackson City, was captured in Richmond, Va., yesterday morning She will be brcught before Judge Cole tomorrow morn- ing, when, it is expected, she will be pun- ished for contempt of court in refusing to obey the subpoena served upon her. It is urderstood that while Desmond and Auffort stoutly deny having anything to do with the disappearance of the woman, she will be represented in court tomorrow by one or more of their counsel. It is said the wo- m:an would have been a most valuable wit- ness for the government, and that her dis- appearance weakened the government's case not a little. Ss Testing the New ‘Phones. The new telephones at the Interior De- partment arouse a good deal of curiosity and are subjected to a great variety of tests daily. A favorite experiment is to turn the diaphragm away from the speaker and talk to the young lady who presides at the switchboard. She hears what Is said, but remarks that the speaker must be a “long way off.” Last night a test was made of the Keelyn mictophoue, which showed remarkable ri suits, One of the department officials whispered into the instrument at the main door rect and was heard perfectly ata ther telephone at the other side of the building. Thon he moved down the cartilor toward 7th street, then half way up toward G strect to the door of the su- ’s office, and from there his caught by the telephone and ed at the end of the connection. ce was upward of 5) feet. as ed Duties Collected, A statement has been received at the Department from the collector of customs at New York giving the amounts of increased duties collected at that port ing the last five years on goods that ren undervalued or entered as free by the importers. The additional duti levi and colice amount to $5,012, which is made up as fol! On with drawals from bend, $451.2 withdraw- : enal 4, P red as Tree, $2: