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YOU PRACTICE orsand those about 3 on ich holds Stray bFistopl ee te HIS WEEK'S NEWS. 4 Summary of Current Events,—The World's | Doings for the Past Six Days Gathered and Condensed for Our Reauers. General. The Fitzsimmons-Hall boxing contest 's off. Colorado Republicans declared for free silver. Coal has been raised to $7 per ton at Shicago. The Louisville Club leads in the League baseball race, Mrs. Anne Hyde passed her 108d birth- Say at Fishkill, N. Y. It is reported that the Emperor of Ja- pan will visit the World’s Fair. Europe got $4,000,000 more of Amer- ica’s gold coin on Saturday last. A Hopkinsville (Ky.) cyclone wrecked a church and tore up the neighborhood. General Porter says the Grant monu- ment fund will be completed by Decora- sion Day. The United States warship Yorktown has sailed for Behring Sea to hunt for poachers, Additional earthquake shocks have been felt along the Pacific coast, but without much damage, Coal prices were increased from 10 to 25 cents per ton by the Eastern agents of the anthracite coal companies. The Brewers’ Employes, now in con- vention in Chicago, have petitioned Gov- ernor Fifer to pardon the Anarchists. Liquor dealers in New York are very restless under Superintendent Byrues’s activity in preventing Sunday selling. T. Jefferson Coolidge, of Mai has been appointed to succeed Whitelaw Reid as United States minister to France, Scotland Yard detectives, in London, assert positively that Deeming could not have committed the White Chapel mur- ders. The Executive Council of Massachu- setts has reported in favor of the pardon of James Dunlap, the Northampton bank robber, The New York council of the Royal Arcanum adopted a resolution declaring retail liquor dealers ineligible to mem- bership. Patrick McCarthy, aged 101, dfed from grief in New York when he heard that his favorite grandson was charged with murder, The west walls of the Manufacturers’ Building in the World’s Fair grounds at Chicago were blown down by a gale from ister Lincoln and Lord Salisbury will exchange ratifications of the Beli- ting Sea arbitration treaty in London this week. Severe gales have again prevailed on the coast of Great Britain and Ireland, and many wrecks have occurred with loss of life, A Chicago citizen has made the cl that his wife, who was Mari Columbi, a direct descendant of the immortal Tica Parliament is considering a cler cipline bill, intended to disqualify clergy- men found guilty of immorality, Mr. rous competi | Gladstone favors it. : In the House of Commons Mr. Clark’s motion in favor of local government for board, $190.00. Great Britain and Ireland was rejected by a vote of 74 to 54. The French Minister Loubet has deter le mined to circumscribe the liberty of the press, as he attributes the late anarchist hout | outrages to liberty of speech. Dr. A, M. Brown, who has been at Ber- most I bers] | tin under Professor Koch, said that thie eminent scientist had admitted to him that his lymph had proved a failure. Train Robber Perry twisted the single arm of a one-armed fellow-convict in the Lyons (N. Y.) prison, for squealing to the sheriff concerning one of his plots te escape. The lumber mill owners of Lacrosse, have decided to close down tempo- , owing to the unsettled condition usiness, This will make two thou- sand idle. Billy Considine, a member of the bold- est gang of Detroit mill thugs, has eloped with the 17-year-old daughter of Mr. Lyons, She was at the St. Mary's Con- vent in Windsor. Coal men at Duluth, Minn., are afraid the Reading combine is trying to secure control of the west and northwest trade, now in the hands of a number of distri- buting companies. A horse, thirty years old, belonging to Mrs. Mary Gage, at Richmond, Ind., waded out into about four feet of water in the river last week nd deliberately lay down and was drowned. The United States training ship Ban- croft was launched at Elizabethport, N. J., on Saturday last. She is a reduced copy of our steel cruisers, and will be manned-by 159 naval cadets. W. T. Sherman, the only witness to a murder in Nashville, Tenn., twenty years ago, will not testify, as he hue been shot dead in bed by an unknown assassin, making the twentieth victim. L. G. Ernst, of New Orleans, has been elected Supreme Chief Inspector of the National Car Inspectors’ Association, and Thomas Russell, of Philadelphia, and Henry Schlovolinn, of Pittsburg, trus- wes. The Portuguese explorer, Captain Gou- rela, who was reported several weeks age to have been killed in a revolt of the na- tives in the Zambesi Barue district, East Africa, has arrived safely at Inhatete’s Kraal. Further complications in Behring Sea are looked for in official circles here from the fact that the poachers who infest shat sea threaten to fly the flag of some country other than that of the United States or Great Britain, Jolin Eckerd, of Pottstown, Pa., has received a letter written by Horace Greeley more than thirty-eight years ago. The note referred to some books which Mr. Greeley had presented to the ' Pottstown Library, in which Mr. Eckerd was then interested. The letter wasstili sealed, and was found in oneof the books, son of Henry G. Marquand, THE GRANT MONUMENT. PRESIDENT HARRISON LAYS THE COR NER STONE AT RIVERSIDE PARK. The Widow and Two Sons Present— Oration by Chauncey M. Depew —Dis- 50,000 People View the Cerem The seventieth annivérsary of the birth of General Ulysses S. Grant o-curred on the 27th ult., and the cccasion was se- lected for a most appropriate commem- oration—the laying of the corner-stone of the imposing monument which is to mark the last resting place of the soldier- patriot, on the bank of the Hudson, in Riverside Park, in the presence of over 50,000 people, including several members of the Cabinet, the surviving army corps commanders of the war, the Loyal Le- gion and Grand Army of the Republic, and distinguished citizens of many ates. Mrs Grant, the widow of the il- trious soldier-patriot, was there, as were also her two sons, Jesse and Ulysses. President Harrison was also pres- seut, with Vice President Mor- ton, Postmaster General © Wana- maker, Secretary Rusk, Secretary Noble, Secretary Elkins, General Horace Por- ter, Hon. Chauncay M. Depew, Dr. John Hall, Generals Scofield, Howard, Dodge now living who commanded army corps during the late war. After music, followed with prayer by Rev. Dr. Hull, the President stepped down from the platform, where he and the other distinguished guests had been seated, and amid great applause stepped forward on the platform, where the cor- ner-stoue was swinging in mid-air. The stone was lowered into its place and the President performed the ceremony of formally cementing it in its place with a golden trowel presented to him for that purpose, The President made a short address, and an oration followed by Hon. Chaun- cey M. Depew. After the address, the guns of the monitor Miantonomah thun- dered forth a salute, aud Dr. Hall pro- nounced the benediction. At night there was a Grant Birthday banquet at Delmonico’s, and Secretary Elkins responded to the toast, “The Day We Celebrate. ” BOSTON’S SOCIAL 8) ATION. come a Nun, The announcement is just made in Boston that Miss Ruth Burnett, has de- termined to go into a Catholic courent. It is understood that in August she will begin in the convent of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart at Manhattanville her seven years’ novitiate. Most of those who enter this convent come from fami- lies of high standing. Miss Burnett is a beautiful girl, tall and slight, with an extremely animated expression and has is a member of a very prominent family. She has received a great deal of attention in social circles in Boston and in New York, and at one time it was said that she was engaged to Harry Marquand, EP POUR ae Ns oS Pian of New Yor! But she is perhaps better known to the general public on account of her warm friendship with Mrs. Grover Cleveland and Mary Anderson. A FIEND CONFESSES. Deeming Admits That He Committed th: Whitechapel Murders. The trial of Deeming, for the murdet of Mrs, Windsor, now going on at Mel- bourne, Australia, has resulted in sensa- tional developments. Itis stated that Deeming has confessed to his lawyers and the doctors who examined him that he committed a majority of the “Jack the Ripper” crimes in the Whitechapel district of London. The evidence of Deeming’s fiendishness, as shown in his other murders, confirms the popular be- lief that he is really the Whitecha butcher. Deeming has withdrawn his plea of not guilty, and will rely on the efforts of his lawyers to prove his insan- ity. The Astors Will Go tn Se. A New York report says tl Mrs. William Astor comes to this coun. try with the body of her husband she will be accompanied by her daughters, Mrs. J, Coleman Drayton and Mrs, Orme Wilson. They will return to Paris, how- uo effort will be made at present to claim social recognition for Mrs. Drayton. But, while every effort will be made to avoid publicity, it is announced that the Astor family are satisfied of Mrs Drayton’s in- nocence of wrong doing, and thatall the wealth and power of the family will be used to maintain her social standing, The Combine V The roads interested in the Reading combine have filed their answer to At- torney General Hensel’s allegations. It is devied that the Reading and Lehigh Valley systems are competing and paral- lel, The leases are admitted, but it is claimed that they are lawful. The At- torney General of New Jersey, acting under advice of Governor Abbett, is in- vestigating the matter, and it is probable suits against the combine will be brought in the courts of New Jersey. Pennsylvania Fire Statistics. places the insurance risks of Pennsyl- vania stock fire companies in force at $1,802,745,656, an increase of about $1,- 128,000. Twenty-one companies with- drew from the State since the last report, In 1891, $1,193,181,446 more fire risks were written than in 1890. The losses paid by the Pennsylvania fire companies last year were $9,112,329.12: companies of other States, $35,010,159. 10; and for- eign countries, $21,522,149.87. Woman Suffrage Defeated, In the English house of commons Sir bill extending the franchise to unmar- tied women. Mr. Balfour supported the bill. The Irish vote was against woman suffrage. The bill was rejected bya vote of 152 im ite favor to 175 egainst it. Albert Rollit moved the passage of his monds, jewelry, Pistols, Littlé Jessie Howell, of Alliance, O., who, though aged but twelve years, _ to elope, was found in New York. os | companion, Charlie Vasper, who is of the ! same age, was caught before he could get away from home. zs Following close upon the announce- ment that the Western coal sales agents had ordered an advance of twenty-five cents per ton at Buffalo and other West- ern points, comes the news that the east- ern sales agents will meet and make @ like increase. War has broken out between the Kan. sas and Texas boomers in the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation, in the In- dian Territory, rival claimants for the town site of the county seat of County C. Harry Hill, known as “Oklahoma Harry,” was killed. ; Buncoer O’Brien escaped from his guards while being taken from Albany, N. Y., to State prison to undergo a sen- tence of ten years’ imprisonment. He had been extradited from England last winter and had sworn that he would not serve his term. The situation in the Lushai country, in India, is becoming more threatening, and the tribesmen are now in open re- volt against British authority. A strong Indian force has been dispatched to act in concert with the Indo-Bur- mese force on the other side of the Lushai hills. Charles McCune, thirteen years of age, and Slocum, the latter four the only men | met a horrible death at his father’s sand | chasers of lots will receive thei works, three miles below Dawson, Pa. The young man’s clothing was caught in the immense cog wheels and he was dragged in and crushed into pulp before his horrified father could render any as- sistance. Great preparations are being made throughout the Catholic world for the celebration of the Pope's episcopal jubi- fee next year, and at the Vatican extra- ordinary importance is being given to it. There are three hundred committees in different parts of christendom collecting jonations. From reports received it is believed that the presents on this occa sion will equal those made on the occa- sion of the Pope’s priestly jubilee. in 1888, when they amounted to upward of $8,000,000 in cash and $20,000,000 in other presents. Fifty Cents Per Wee, $5 CASH ~~ AND~X 50c. Per Wee, Will buy you a home in th CITY OF BOWIn, 50 CTS. PER Winx The first opportunity of. colored people to secure Hom on Weekly payments of 5) cents a week or Two Dotlars er Month 1000 LOTS FOR SALE. In the city of Bowie Maryland. Only 20 minutes» from Washington. Doub) - 22 trains stop daily. Fare to and rom Washington, only six ee a by commutation ticket, The june. tion of the Baltimore and p,..” mae and Pope Creek R,ijl ad Telegraph and Express offices, The best depot on the Balt and Pot -e ralroad, sy, Tea, churchesan. hools already built, The most healthful apot in he State of Maryiard. Title to prop erty perfect. No Taxes, and pur d 8 Dore deeds, with “Free.” __ PHIGE OF LOTS OMLY $109, TERMS OF PURCHASE: Five oj, lars cash and two dollars Pel month, with no interest, Has cash, 10 per cent discount; al 20 per cent discount. Money will be advanced to ; ties des:ring to build. Those who apply first, will har the first choice of lots, If abusband purchaser dig before his purchase is ¢ mpleted a deed iu fee will be given to iy widow, if the property has bes iniproved, or if not. the amon certificate of Mrs. Parneji Sues for Rent. At the Wicklow Sessions Mrs. Parnell, | widow of Charles Stewart Parnell, | brought suit against twelve of her ten- | ants for non-payment of rent. Several | A Prominent Society Woman will fe. | of the applications were dismissed bythe | 1@gton to secure a valuable court on the tenants producing receipts showing that their rent was not yet due. In the other cases the tenants refused to pay unless the abatement allowed by Mr. Parnell some time before his death was given to them, | Inventor of the Trolley System Dead. Eugene H. Cowles died at El Paso, Tex., of hemorrhage of the lungs. To. gether with his brother, A. H. Cowles, he invented the process of making alum- always been a strict Episcopalian, She | ium by means of electrical heat. He FOr further information 2 also invented the overhead trolley system of propelling street cars by electricity. | - | TAKE NOTIvE. The patrons ot the Bez mus ay fcr all advertisements, in the ‘ay ot cotices, deathe, marriages, &c. No matter of a personal nature will be inserted unless it is p.id for — | | BOARDING HOUSES. Holmes House. RESTAURANT & LADIES DIN ING PARLGE, Fine Wines, Choice Brandies, And Old Whiski«s. OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE Meals served to @rder, J. O, HOLMES, Pxop:.zetor, 333 Va. Ave., Soutl. west. ADVERTISERS ever, immediately after the funeral, and |Can learn the exact cos of any proposed line o advertising in Americar papers by addressins Geo. P. Rowell & Co. Newspaper Advertising Buresu, 10 Spruce St, New York. Went ‘Osta for 108 wage Pane! me THE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING ANDSAVING CO. Loans money to buy or build homes. Shares $1 each, payable monthly. Dividends declared ey ery January. Secretary’s office: Commissioner Luper’s annual report | 894 F st., o. w. Open 9 a. m. te 5 p.m. Monthly meetings at Lin- coln Memorial Church, cor. 13") and R sts, n.w., first Mond: night in every month, ; Henry E Baxer. Secretary SPS tances 1866. : a BURSTINE'S LOAN OFFICE, 361 Pennsylvania Avenue, Gold and silver watches, dia. 0 ‘ ehanical tools, ladies? Pee pals men’s wearing apparel. Old gold and silver bought. Unredeemed pledges for sale. | bese, already paid will be returne; _ The above presents an oppor nity never before offered the ored people of the city of W either as an investment or for home on monthly payments, « at the same time, entitled thal to a vote and a voice in the Gu ernmext of the country. Already many have made homes in the “City of Bo and lots purchased on_ the aby terms should double in value wit in the next six months. W. Canviy Cuase, Agent, 1109 J St.,». or CAMPBELL CAKRINGI( Owner, 505 D St., n: w. Washington, D, CAPITAL SAVINGS Bal OF WASHINGTON, D.¢. 804 F St, n. w. Receives deposits, loans m transacts a general bankng Location central « venient. F street cars and ber tun in front of our door—9i cars run a few rods cast building, 7th street and 11! cars only two block away. Dr. C. B. Purvis, L. C. Bai OFFIcexs: President, Vice-Pres., Cashier, Douglass B. Mel Treasurer, L.C. Secretary, i. DIRECTORS. Jno. R. Lynch, L. C. B Joseph W.Cole, W.M Jobn A, Pierre, J. 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