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THE SUN, BALTIMORE. FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 10, 1897. THEY INSPECTED SCHOOLS DONOHUE CONVICTED SUBURBS AND COUNTY Health Officer Sappington Urges Teachers And Parents To Be On The Alert. MONKS AS FARMERS Plan To Give Provisions To Alaskan Miners By Founding A Monastery Among Them. TOPICS IN NEW YORK Bailroad Companies Said To Be Scheming To Secure The Erie Canal.

the fog Into the slip adjoining. Both boats were crowded with passengers, and a wild scramble for safety ensued when It be-enme evident that a collision was Inevitable. The Cincinnati crashed Into the New Jersey with considerable force, and the overlapping guard of the latter boat crushed In the guard rail on the port side of the Cincinnati. The New Jersey was uninjured. No one was hurt ou either boat- Harford Avenue Miss Edith Richards, Miss Katie Davis, Alma McAfee.

Hiss Frank German. Homestead A. S. Taft. Jefferson Street Mrs.

E. Bra shears, Mrs. E. Cole, Miss Ada B. Leitch, Miss Kate W.

Morrison. Madison Square Harry Wilkinson, Dana Mehrmann, Joseph Ewalt, Mrs. J. S. Du-vall.

Miss Cornelia Sweaney. Montford Avenue Miss A. D. Coleman, Robert Wellslager, Miss Kate Hart, Miss Alice Rogers, Miss Emma Jubbl North Avenue J. W.

Barnltz, Mrs. Lizzie Nicholson. Towson Mrs. C. A.

Roe, Miss Lillie Hook. Waverly Rev. F. G. Porter, Miss G.

Hyatt. Sparrow's Point Rev. J. R. Wood.

TOR UNIFORM LAWS of Govanstown, as road supervisor of the ninth district Mr. H. Stanislaus Clark, who has been 111 at his home, 2202 North Calvert street, Is convalescing. Mrs. Richard N.

Stansbury, who has been sick at her home on the Falls road at Mount Washington, was somewhat improved yesterday. Dr. Joslah S. Bowen is the physician. Mr.

John Durham, of Mount Washington, who was sent to Mount Hope Retreat for the Iusane, suffering from acute mania, caused by the excitement of the last campaign, has returned home. He has apparently fully recovered. Mr. Matthew Finn, of Lak avenue, near Mount Washington, who has been suffering with pneumonia, Is Improving. A fraternal visit was paid Wednesday night by America Council, No.

60, Junior Order of United American Mechanics, of Baltimore, to Relief Council, No. 36, J. O. U. A.

of Mount Washington. The wretched condition of the Eastern -avenue road at Middle river bridge has created a great deal of indignation among the farmers east of the bridge. The Progressive Republican Club, a permanent organization formed by the colored republicans of the second precinct of the twelfth district, was organized Wednesday night at Gravel Run Meeting-House, near Bengles, with James Dixon, president. v- Henry F. Goldbeck has made application for appointment as assessor of the twelfth district, and Wm.

E. Brohaun as patrolman at St. Denis, In the thirteenth district. Mr. Joseph Jacklns, who has been 111 at "The Maples," his home on the Falls road, at Mt.

Washington, has recovered sufficiently to be out. Mr. John S. Wilson, a member elect of the next Legislature, Is confined to hishome at Catonsville with inflammatory rheumatism. Mr.

E. Stanley Gary has commenced the erection of a handsome summer residence on property he recently purchased on the old Rolling road, about two miles south of Catonsville. ON THE BOWLING ALLEYS Delegation From The Baltimore School Board Keturns From A Trip To New York, Brooklyn And Philadelphia. At the next meeting of the school board it Is probable that the committee on furniture will submit a report in which it will make several Important recommendations. The members of the committee returned yesterday from a visit to New York, Brooklyn and Philadelphia.

In each of those cities they inspected several of the best-appointed schools and received much valuable information. "One of the innovations that impressed the committee most," said Secretary Schilling, "was the adjustable desk which is in use in the New York and Brooklyn schools. The desk can be adjusted easily to suit a child any size or age, and the seat, which is attached, can be fixed at any desired height. The members of the committee were unanimously in, favor of introducing the desk In Baltlmore schools." The committee reached New York Monday morning, and went to the Hoffman House. About noon they called on Supt.

B. J. Schneider, of the public schools, and that gentleman showed them through several of the newest school buildings. In many of these there were as many as forty classes receiving instructions. The schools of the newest pattern are mostly four stories high, with gymnasiums and play halls on the top stories.

The Baltimore visitors were much Impressed with the system of ventilation, and particular attention will be given to this subject In the report to be made to the next board meeting. The curriculum in use in the New York schools was also of deep Interest to the Baltimore commissioners. The younger children's instruction consisted mostly of natural observation lessons on plants, flowers and minerals. In the school rocms of the minor classes were shelves on the walls, on which were displayed various objects of instruction. "We saw one instance," said Secretary Schilling, "where a child, on entering the school some weeks ago, had been given a pea and instructed how-to plant It.

The pot of earth containing the pea was placed on the little one's desk, and she watched it with interest from day to day, until now it is grown Into a little stalk about a foot high. The commissioners thought that this method of demonstration to children of tender age' was useful and more beneficial than premature Instruction in orthography or figures." The Philadelphia Teachers' College, or School of Pedagogy, which Is located at Twenty-third and Broad streets, was an institution which greatly interested the commissioners. "The commissioners found it an admirable Institution," said Secretary Schilling, "and one which they would like to see duplicated in Baltimore. Those desiring positions as teachers are required to attend the school for two years before they are admitted to teach in the Philadelphia schools." The Philadelphia institution cost over $500,000. In it are forty-one school rooms, and in charge of Prof.

Geo. H. Cliff, who has a large corps of assistants. He gives five lectures a week to the teachers on various subjects pertaining to their calling. LOCAL BRIEFS Bits Of News And Gossip Gathered Here And There In All Sections Of Baltimore.

Harry De M. Merritt was fined $25 and costs and committed to jail in default by Justice Lynch, of Highlandtown, yesterday, on the charge of peddling without a license. Orders were issued yesterday by the police board that owing to Christmas shopping no leaves of absence will be granted patrolmen until after the new year. Miss Emily Mason has closed her country house, in Howard county, and is now visiting Mrs. J.

Francis Dammann, on Lanvale street. She will spend most of the winter In Washington. The contract for paving Twenty-first street between Barclay street and Guilford avenue was awarded to J. P. McGov-ern.

the lowest bidder. The cost will be about Fire in an outhouse In the rear of the house at the northeast corner of Brady avenue and Frisby streets caused a damage of $10 last night. An alarm was sounded from box 2S4. George Kratz was yesterday fined $2.45 by Justice Leech, charged with riding unauthorized on the coal cars of the Pennsylvania Railroad on the tracks near Col-lington avenue. Mrs.

Elizabeth Sauner, 504 North Arlington avenue, reports that some one entered her home while the family were away and stole clothing valued at $19. The front door had been left unlocked. Hines last night had Matilda Meyers and Jerry Thomas, both colored, placed under arrest on a charge of stealing from him 25.40. Hines claimed that the money was taken on Marsh Market space. John A.

Barnes applied In Circuit Court No. 2 yesterday, by Sinclair Holmes, attorneys, for an absolute divorce from "Kate Barnes. They were married April 28, 1867, and lived together until December 6, 1894. American Flag Council, Daughters of America, last evening entertained the members of American Flag Council, Junior Order United American Mechanics, at West Branch Y. M.

C. A. Hall, Baltimore and Carey streets. A carriage, containing Rev. Thomas Mc-Mahon, assistant priest at St.

Peter's Catholic Church, was struck by the trailer of a White line car yesterday In front of 117 North Eutaw street. A wheel of the carriage was broken. While the family of Mr. Lincoln Brown, 905 North Gllmor street, were out Thursday night their home was broken Into by thieves, who stole some' jewelry and a small bank, valued In all at $23.35. The vestibule doors were forced open.

At the corner of Mulberry and Eutaw streets yesterday morning a one-horse express wagon, owned by H. Hoover, 31G West Mulbery street, collided with a bicycle ridden by Harry Erwln, 3 South Charles street. Mr. Erwln's wheel was damaged. William Binghoff, aged forty years, and John T.

Toney were both slightly injured on the leg yesterday In a collision with a Green line car of the City Pa.ssenger Railway, at Baltimore and Harrison streets. The men were on a lumber wagon and were thrown off. Jesse Boyer, colored, aged twenty-seven years, was yesterday held for a further hearing December 16 by Justice Grannan, charged with the larceny of a suit of boys' clothing, valued at $4.50, belonging to some person unknown. Boyer was found with the clothes in his possession. An entertainment at Music Hall December 30, given by the Brown University Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Clubs for the benefit of the City College Athletic Association, will take the place of the Christmas entertainment usually given by the graduating class of the college.

The second of a series of dances tinder the auspices of the Junior Assembly, which is made up of the younger element of Jewish society, was given at Hazazer's Hall. The chaperones were Mrs. Charles Hutzler, Mrs. Samuel Berney, Mrs. Julius Gutnian and Mrs.

M. Goldenberg. Daniel Johnson, colored, aged seventeen years, was held for court yesterday by Justice Wainsley, charged with the larceny of $135 from his employer, Benjamin Hamilton, 401 East Twenty-third street. A duplicate key of Mr. Hamilton's cash drawer was found in Johnson's possession.

The State Grand Council of the Independent Order of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria began its semiannual session yesterday at the New Samaritan Temple, Calvert and Saratoga streets. Chief O. W. Slmms presiding, and about forty lodges being represented. The police board yesterday instructed Acting Marshal Farnan to notify the captains of the various districts to arrest all street beggars.

Numerous complaints have recently been received of the annoyance caused by the beggars, and the commissioners are determined to break it up. Emmanuel Kftox, aged ten years, and Thomas McCullough, eleven years old, were committed for court by Justice Sehoen yesterday at the eastern police station, on the charge of stealing coal from the yard of E. S. Brady, on South Caroline street. The accused have widowed mothers.

The Sunday-school Institute, which was begun on Wednesday evening at Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church South, Greene and Lombard streets, closed last night. Addresses on different subjects of interest to Sunday-school workers were made by Rev. A. P. Heilman, Mr.

George M. Griffith and Misa May Edwards. Adjudged Guilty Of Manslaughter In Killing Antone Kuhn On July 5. JURY RECOMMENDED MERCY The Crime Occurred At A Picnio At "Wagner's Point. Donohue, It Was Testified, Had Acted In A Disorderly Manner And Several Picnickers Chased Him He Drew A Knife And Kuhn Was Stabbed Sentence Deferred By Judge Wickes.

Michael Donohue was convicted of manslaughter In the Criminal Court last night for stabbing and killing Antone Kuhn, the verdict of the jury being accompanied with a recommendation to mercy. The maximum penalty for the offense is ten years In the penitentiary. Sentence was temporarily suspended. The indictment against Donohue was for murder, but the State only asked for a verdict of manslaughter, the least degree of homicide. At 6 o'clock the case was given to the jury, after two hours of argument by the lawyers.

The verdict was rendered at twenty-five minutes of 11 o'clock. When the jury retired they stood eight for acquittal and four for conviction. Nine ballots were taken before an agreement was reached. Kuhn was an oyster packer, about thirty-five years old, and lived at 512 Cannon street. He met his death six months after the death of his wife.

Donohue was a fireman on the tug George S. Rieman and thirty-one years old. He has a wife and two children, and lives on South Washington street. The trouble between them occurred on Monday, July during a picnic of the employes of the packing house of the Martin, Wagner Company at Wagner's Point, on Curtis bay, Anne Arundel county. As many of the packing house employes lived in East Baltimore, they were taken to the picnic grounds on the barges, towed by the tug Rieman.

Donohue testified in his own behalf, claiming that he had no knowledge of the stabbing. He said that his presence at the picnic was objected to because he was an outsider. A plan had been made up to beat him, he said, and Henry Michael grabbed him by the throat and another man thrust a lighted cigar into his mouth. "I ran," continued Donohue, "when I saw Frederick Dale coming at me with a knife. The crowd pursued me, and as I ran I picked up a knife that had been thrown at me.

I can't say if I turned around and used the knife, as the witnesses testified. I don't know If I killed Kuhn or not. I stopped from exhaustion, and then the crowd jumped on me. I didn' know any man was cut, and if Kuhn was cut It was when I stopped and the crowd attacked me." Donohue also denied cutting a man named William Garrison. Evidence in his behalf showed that Donohue was cut twice on the arm and was badly beaten about the head.

The shirt and underclothing worn by him at the picnic were shown in court. They were stained with blood. The knife with which Kuhn is alleged to have been stabbed was also exhibited to the jury. It is a large three-bladed clasp knife, the largest blade four Inches long and shaped like a dirk. According to the testimony of the State's witnesses Donohue made himself obnoxious to the picnickers.

He was spoken to about his objectionable conduct, it was testified, and was told that if he did not behave himself he would be put off the grounds. Finally, it was also testified, he got Into a quarrel 'with a man darned Wm. Garrison, one of the tug's crew, and Garrison was stabbed in the breast. Garrison could not be found to testify at the trial, but several witnesses said that he was stabbed. As soon as Garrison was wounded, the evidence for the prosecution showed, a cry went up that a man had been stabbed and Donohue started to run away.

The crowd pursued Donohue, with Kuhn in the lead. During the pursuit, witnesses said, Donohue turned around and stabbed Kuhn with a knife, which Donohue had had in his hand all the time. Kuhn stopped running as soon as he was injured. He was laid on a bench, when It was found that his intestines were protruding from a gash In the lower part of the abdomen. At the City Hospital, where he arrived about 7 o'clock in the evening, two hours after the stabing, it was found that he had -two other stab wounds In the abdomen.

He died the next day from loss of blood and shock. There was no evidence as to how Kuhn received three wounds, all the testimony showing that but one lunge was made at him by Donohue. Donohue continued running after stabbing Kuhn, the State's witnesses testified. They caught him, threw him down and took the knife away from him, they said, but all denied that Donohue was maltreated. When they had disarmed Donohue, they said, they let him go, as they did not then know Kuhn had been stabbed.

He was arrested shortly afterward in the neighborhood and taken to Brooklyn. An indictment for murder was found against him in Anne Arundel county, but the case was removed to Baltimore for trial. The case was tried by State's Attorney Duffy and Deputy State's Attorney Smith for the prosecution, and Wm. F. Campbell and William H.

Lawrencefor the defense. WOMAN'S COLLEGE Dr. Daniel Dorchester, Of Pittsburg, lectures On "What Is Poetry?" Dr. Daniel Dorchester, formerly professor of English in Boston University and now pastor of Christ Methodist Episcopal Church, Pittsburg, Pa lectured yesterday afternoon at the Woman's College on "What Is Poetry?" He spoke of the early history of poetry, and said it does not even require words for expression, but can speak through music, sculnture and architecture. In tracing the rise and development of poetry Dr.

Dorchester said at first poetry was accompanied with dancing and a song, later with the song without dancing, and in modern time without dancing or singing. "Poetry in a language that we do not know may please us by Its melody," said Dr. Dorchester. "Poetry seeks the true, but covets the beautiful. Poetry does not 'create words, but seeks to bring out their latent meaning.

No action of the mind is possible without feeling. What heat is to the physical world, passion is to the pout." Dr. Dorchester said that all great poets have been conspicuous for their feel- Dr. Dorchester will lecture today on the "Character of Hamlet." The editors of the Woman's College year-book, "Donnybrook Fair," are requesting original songs from the students with a view to publishing a song book at some future time. The staff of "Donnybrook Fair" is as follows: Editor-in-chief, Mabel Meredith Reese, Baltimore; literary editor, Ruth Evelyn Robinson, Calcutta, India; business manager, Alice Sophia Bender, Stras-burg, Pa.

The bulletin board at the Woman's College yesterday displayed a charming poster in the interests of "Donnybrook Fair." It is surrounded by a painted rop of blue and gold the college colors shows a fascinating college girl in cap aad gown, with the cap tassel turned to the junior side, holding out a box, which would be much too heavy for any but gymnasium-ti-alned arms. On the box is printed, Donnybrook Fair, '99." More interesting even than this pretty maid is the impressive suggestion at the top of the poster: "Here's a chance to roast your friends, here's a chance to praise your friends." This pretty piece of work is by Miss Margaret Rose Kollock, of Philadelphia, and Miss Mary Elder Beebe, of Roanoke, Ya. Students of the Woman's College who are interested In journalism have banded together under the name of The Press Club. The meetings are to be informal and given up to discussions of newspaper matters. An "Old Folks Concert." An "Old Folks' Concert" was given at Lehmann's Hall last night for the benefit of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.

The singers were in quaint old-fashioned costumes, with hair dressed high and powdered. Mr. Robert W. Clark was musical director. The accompanists were Miss Margaret I.

Hass and Mr. Harry Cannoles; 'cellolst, Mr. "Alexander Kerckhoff; violinist, Miss Marie May. Others who took part were: Mrs. Emma Maddox Funck, Mrs.

Anna Scott Dille-hunt, Miss Ettle Haynie Maddox, Miss Blanche Wilklns, Miss Evelyn Batehus, Miss Clara Hart, Miss Lula Duncan, Miss Grace Wlnterson, Mrs. J. M. Vansant and Messrs. W.

D. Owens, Joseph H. Plunkett, John n. Reler, Plnkney Hamilton, Walter F. X.

Byrne and Dr. Wm, J. -Ifunct. PRINTERS' DEMAND REJECTED Book And Job Employers Refuse A Nine-Hour Day. Cornelius Vanderbilt Able To Take Long Daily Walks fix-President Harrison's Visit Death Of Rev.

Michael J. Flynn, S. J. WTiere Mrs. Edward Parker Deacon Will MakoHer Home.

Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. New York, Dec. 9. There is a big scheme on foot among the railroads connecting New York and Buffalo to grab the Erie canal after the citizens of this State have spent $9,000,000 in deepening and widening It to suit the fancies of the magnates. This grab Is to be worked through an innocent-looking amendment to the law whereby the capital stock of corporations engaging in the canal business is no longer to be limited to 50,000, as the law now provides.

It is proposed that they be allowed to increase their capital to which practically means Indefinitely. The object of the present law is to prevent the organization of big concerns, which would drive the small boatmen out of business by the power of superior capital. The purpose of the amendment Is to permit the formation of a powerful con cern, which In time Is expected to annl- 11 'I uhulc mi tuuiiienuon. The plan is far-reaching in Its purposes, for it is not simply the formation of a canal trust that is aimed at; Its ulterior purpose Is to get control of the traffic on the great Inland waterway so that the canal can be made subservient to the big trunk line railways. In other words, if the railroads can have their way they will either crush the canal just as parallel railroads have been crushed In the past, or they will regulate It so that It will no longer be a disturbing factor.

After the conquest Is completed, freight rates on grain between Buffalo and New York can again be advanced at will and the canal will only get such traffic as falls to it. Befuse A Nine-Hour Day. The movement of the International Typographical Union for a nine-hour work day for book and job printers threatens to culminate In a general strike In all the offices where these workmen are employed here. A formal demand, made some time ago by Typographical Union, No. 6, for a reduction of the hours of labor from ten to nine hours In all book and book-and-job offices after January 1 next, has been rejected by the Typothetae, of New York, representing the employing printers, on the ground that the reduction would be disastrous to employers and employes.

The Typothetae further resolved to "subscribe $50,000 for a defense fund, and plans are being made to resist any attempt of the union to enforce Its demand by means of a strike, as expected. In all 1,700 compositors, 000 'pressmen, 500 elec-trotypers and 1,700 feeders would be involved by a strike order. A meeting of the union will be held on Sunday, when the subject wfil be discussed. As all the unions affiliated with the International Typographical Union are required to select a date for urging a similar demand, a struggle here will Involve other cities. Cornelius Vanderbilt And His Brother.

Cornelius Vanderbilt, It is stated by a tourist who has just returned from Paris, Is now able to walk a mile or more daily and receives many friends. He Is recovering the use of his right hand. Apparently his health Is much Improved, and he is in excellent spirits. Recently he attended a reception at the United States embassy, with Mrs. Vanderbilt.

George Vanderbilt, who sailed for Europe yesterday, will spend some time with his brother. The latter is going to the Riviera and will sail for Egypt about the middle of December on the steam yacht Catania, which he has chartered. The Vanderbilts will remain for most of the season at Shepheard's Hotel, Cairo. -Ex-President Harrison In Town. Ex-President Benjamin Harrison Is in the city attending to private business.

He will leave for home tomorrow. He said today that he was not making any special study of the currency or other questions. Ex-Senator Warner Miller, Charles W. Hackett, the republican State chairman, and several other local republican politicians, called on General Harrison today at the Fifth Avenue Hotel The Late Rev. M.

J. Flynn, S. J. Rev. Michael Flynn, who died In St.

Vincent's Hospital, Is the second Jesuit priest of this city to die within the present week, the other being Father Smith, who was killed in Boston on Monday through a fall from a bicycle. Father Flynn's funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at St. John's College, Fordham. Judge Van Wyck's Successor. To succeed Mayor-elect Robert A.

Van Wyck, the justices of the City Court have selected one of their number, James N. Fitzslmmons, as chief justice. The salary of the chief justice Is $10,000 a year, tha same amount received by each of his associates. The vacancy on the bench will be filled by the Governor's appointment. Mrs.

Deacon Goes To Washington. Mrs. Edward Parker Deacon, who returned to this country from France not long ago, and who has been staying at the Waldorf-Astoria, left today for Washing ton, accompanied by her brother, Mr, Charles Baldwin. Mrs. Deacon will make her future home In Washington or Maryland.

Mrs. Deacon's husband was recently sent to a sanitarium. Several years ago he shot and killed a member of the French diplomatic corps, who he found In Mrs. Deacon's room, in a hotel at a French health resort. An Electric Gig For The Czar.

There Is under construction at the works of the Electric Launch Company, Morris Heights, this city, an electric gig for the Emperor of Russia, which will be used as a tender to one of His Imperial Majesty's steam yacnts. 'me order was received by the company from Rear Admiral N. Lowen, the Emperor's fleet captain, through Naval Attache D. T. Mentvago, of the Russian legation at Washington.

The gig will bo ready for shipment by April 15. It will be thirty-seven feet long. The speed will be eight miles an hour for three hours, or seven mnes an nour lor six noura. Baltimoreans At The Hotels. Arrivals at the hotels Include the follow Ing from Baltimore: E.

P. Billings, Mr and D. H. Sanders, Manhattan; T.1 11 1 a' naiiwuu, nuwies, ij. j.

jNewiev St. Cloud; J. F. Haynie. A Feldmnn.

C. Cantley, Rev. F. Clampett, St. Denis; o.

j. Aierney, Morton; u. n. Stevens, G. M.

Read, Albert; H. W. Hunter. Union Square; Mr. and Mrs.

J. L. Davis, Devon- smre; w. axontgomery, Vendome; J. D.

Howard, Holland; A. Horwitz. Cadillac; ti. jsnowaen, urana Union; K. Robey, Im perial; I.

E. Emerson, O. P. Knann. C.

Dickey, Hoffman; T. W. Duane, Metropolitan; W. D. Gllman, L.

Sellman, A. H. Russell, Astor; L. H. Mellin, H.

Krauss, Miss M. Littlefleld, Marlborough. COLLISIONS IN A FOG Passengers On Elevated Railway Trains Injured One Ferryboat Crashes Into Another. New York, Dec. 9.

During the fog shortly after 7 o'clock this morning two cars on the Second Avenue Elevated Road collided at One Hundred and Second street. The engine of a rear train ran Into the rear car of the train ahead. A fireman and two passengers were Injured. Their names are William II. Masterson, severe scalp wound, fireman; Joseph O'Brien, bruised neck; Timothy Sullivan, bruises on the hands.

Masterson was taken to a hospital, the others going to their homes. Trains were jammed at the hour of collision. All the passengers of both trains were thrown from their seats. The rear platform of the forward train's last car was wrecked, as was the engine of the rear train. The fog was also responsible for another railway collision, in which two persons were injured.

It occurred on the Sixth avenue line at One Hundred and Thirty-second street, where one up-bound train ran Into another. The engineer of the rear tiain, William Donaldson, and Charles Roscuscl, a passenger, were bruised and cut somewhat, but were able to go about their business after having their injuries treated at a drug store. The peril of travel by water was great. On East river the ferryboat Flushing mistook the bell of the steamer Miami for that at tho Long Island ferry slip, and bumped the steamer hard. There was some confusion on board the Flushing, but no material damage was done to either craft.

The Pennsylvania Railroad ferryboats Cincinnati and New Jersey, of the Cort-landt street line, were In collision In the slip at Cortlandt street. The New Jersey was lying In her berth and the Cincinnati was endeavoring to grope her way' through IDEAS OF VERY RET. J. B. RENE He Is In Charge Of The Jesuit Missions On The Yukon.

Father Bene Is On A Visit To Baltimore And Is Stopping At IiOjola College His Life Itecently Saved By Bishop Rowe, Of The Episcopal Church. Terr Rev. J. B. Rene, of the Order of the Jesuits, Prefect Apostolic of Alaska, spent yesterday as the guest of the faculty of Lovula College.

Dr. Rene is traveling in the States in the interest of the Alaskan missions, and reached Baltimore Wednesday, when he lectured before the students cf St. Mary's Seminary. Yesterday morn-la; lie spoke to the boys of Loyola College, in the College Hall, on the work of the missions. He Is anxious to establish a monastery in the Interior of Alaska.

The home of the Alaskan mission was established in Juneau city in 1SC6, since which time it has extended throughout the American territory, the principal missions being on the Yukon river. At Circle City Kev. WUlhmi Judge, a Baltiinorean, Las charge. This is in the gold regions, and Is one of the most valuable locations of the province. Since the prospectors have found gold.

Father Judge has established a hospital, which has been very successful. Rev. Francis A. 15 an mm, who was in Baltimore some time ago, Is located at Akularak, on the coast of Bering sea. near the mouth, of the Yukon.

At Kosyrefski, on the lower Yukon, and Nu-lato, on the middle Yukon river, there are also missions, making a string from one end of the river to the other. Dr. Kene left Juneau city In the latter part of last January, after having completed a trip over the territory investigating the work of the missionaries and the success of the gold prospectors. He said yesterday: "The American people have not conceived as yet the vastness of their possession, and will not do so until an effort has been made to cultivate the country, which can easily be done. The gold-seekers are experiencing many hardships, principally because all the food has to be Imported, at a high price.

At Juneau and the missions along the lower and middle Yukon we have fertilized and tilled the ground cn a small scale, and have no difficulty in raising a large quantity of vegetables. We also have some cattle, and en abundant supply of fresh milk. 'These industries 1 am anxious to encourage, for the territory is, In my opinion, the richest gold region in the world. The best discoveries so far are on the Canadian side, but we have equally as good, if not superior, places within our boundary. Last spring there were very few people in any of the villages, and on the 17th.

of July last there were 3,000 to ev-eryone that I had noticed earlier. With this vast increase the question as to how they will live is the puzzle. No company will invest money In cattle-raising and farming, and the government says that it Is too poor. Returns would be slow In coming, but they would eventually come. I am anxious to establish a monastery and demonstrate my theory.

The monks are known for their wonderful work of cultivation, and should I succeed In my efforts Alaska will be a greater country than any in the Arctic circle. "It is true we have very extreme weather. During our summers, which last four months, the heat frequently reaches 04 degrees, while during the winter months the thermometer often registers SO degrees below zero. The cold weather makes little or no difference to the miners, after they have been working underground, which many do for several months. "One gentleman told me In July, when asked what success he had in prospecting for gold, that it was sufficient for me to know that two of his men had brought him in $1,000 a day for forty days.

Another, a Frenchman named Marcie, told me that he had been washing his winter diggings for two months, and each pan had yieided nearly $1,000, several pans having been washed each day for more than two months. Another cleared 000 last year, while any number have gotten for their winter's work. Thf-se are all facts obtained from the gentlemen themselves. "I do not think the richest mines have been struck as yet, and many of the claims along the river which have been given up by prospectors who have only succeeded in saining Email pans still contain great quantities of gold. The claims are 500 feet long and extend from hill to hill, on each side of the river.

Many of these have been deserted after a shovel of dirt has been taken up. "I made a trip along the river with Bishop Howe, of the Protestant Episcopal Church, examining with interest the work of the gold-seekers and listening to their accounts. During the trip I was taken sick, and at one time would no doubt have died but for the kindness and attention of Bishop Rowe, wh'o was my cabin-mate. 1 am anxious for the world to know that the religious work In Alaska is harmonious, and that the members of the different denominations are always willing and anxious to render assistance to their brethren." Dr. Rene will go today to Washington and then to New York, from where he will visit Europe, returning to Alaska during the early spring.

EFWOETH LEAGUE GATHERING Aiinual Convention Of East Baltimore District Bejrun In Exeter Street Church. The annual Epworth League convention of East Baltimore District, Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Conference, began last night at Exeter Methodist Episcopal Church, Exeter street, near Gay. Three sessions will be held today. Rev. Dr.

Luther B. Wilson, of Washington, D. made the opening address. The pnr.aal report of the president, Mr. Walter U.

Causey, was read. An Informal reception to delegates and their fri'Mius followed. The programme of the morning and afternoon sessions today will comprise discussions of the practical phases of league work, reports of standing committees and an election of officers. Tonight a mass-meeting will be addressed by Rev. Dr.

E. S. Todd and Rev. E. L.

Hubbard, closing with a consecration service. The East Baltimore District Epworth League wa organized in Caroline Street Methodist. Episcopal Church In October, 1S30. Its presidents have been Rev. Chas.

T. Weede. George Corner, Rev. Harry D. Mitchell, William II.

Winks and Walter U. Causej'. The total membership of the senior and junior chapters is 4.330. Broadway Chapter, of which Mr. Arthur 0.

Smith Is president, has a membership ot 220, the largest in the League. The officers of the League are: President, Walter U. Causey; first vice-president. Win. J.

H. Gluck; second vice-president, Mis Mamie Smith: third vice-president. Miss Mollle E. Boyd; fourth vice-president, Miss Bessie Amoss; fifth vice-president, Joslah G. Creamer; recording secretary, Chas.

L. Davis; corresponding secretary, Elmore B. Jeffery; treasurer, Miss Mollie Morrison; superintendent Junior League, John D. Roe; executive committee, Rev. W.

5. Edwards, D. Rev. Harry D. Mitchell, Rev.

W. L. McDowell, D. D. Some of the delegates attending the con-rent ion axe; Appold Church Richard Koontz, Mrs.

J. Gill, Mrs. Ada Kline, Wllford Kline, Misa Bertie Fullwood. Bush Win. Wilson, J.

B. Hollis, Misa Irene Griffin, W. S. Armstrong, W. L.

Broadway Joseph Creamer, Miss Laura Davis, Miss Lula Kendall, Miss Dessie Hancock, Miss Irene Evans. Bosley Miss Eettie Pearce, Miss Fannie I'earce, Miss Ella F. Scott, Miss Clara Matthews, Miss Irene Williams. Canton William Tiege, Mrs- Alice M. Barnes Miss L.

E. Hall, Miss Rosa Armstrong, Misa Ada Armstrong. Caroline Street Mrs. T. Phillips, Chester Street Miss Laura Levey, Mis3 Bessie Hackett, Mrs.

McKenney, Mr. Schell, Miss Mattie Sinclair. Centre George Grey, Mrs. Emma Grey, Eugene Tucker, Robert Martin, William KCo'optown Mrs. M.

L. Malum Ross Barton, Mrs. Calvin Gilbert, beth Mahan, Mrs. Stiliie Rigdon. East Baltimore Station Rev.

F. H. Havener, H. L. Thomas, Chas.

Ruste-burg W. C. Cfopper, E. Leimbach Ebenezer-Miss Mollie Porter, Miss Kate fitter Street-Miss Minnie Wheeler, Mrs. Emma Powell, Mrs.

George W. Lt-atz, Miss Mary Wilcox, Miss Cora Sut- t0Erworth and Jessops Grayson Ray, Misa Viola Minuick. Friendship William Gray. Catch's WHliom Biddison. Govanstown-Miss Sallle Clemm, Mrs.

It. A. Poole. GreetunountGeorge R. Gorsuch, m.

ITvne. Win. Norrfss, Chas. Maydwell, H. Walker.

Gorsuch Chanel Misa Mary Baker Graot lUv. William. J-Bxrd, TO PREVENT ANY INFECTION License For The Marriage Of A Boy And Girl. A Colored Man Killed By A Train At Catonsville "Rev. H.

C. Grimmel Thrown From A Horse A House Burned Near Catonsville Flemister Sent To The Penitentiary. Dr. Purnell F. Sappington, health officer of Baltimore county, sounds a note of warning to teachers and parents of school children.

Dr. Sappington says: "The large number of infectious and contagious diseases in the county makes It necessary that steps be taken to prevent their spread, and a large amount of help can be obtained by the hearty co-operation of both parents and teachers. For the sake of their children and themselves, parents should keep from school children who complain of sore throats and who are feverish, and when such troubles arise a physician should be called to treat the case. Teachers should be on the alert, and all suspicious cases should be sent home and prohibited from returning to school without a certificate from a physician setting forth the fact that neither infectious or contagious disease is present either In the child or at its home. "No child having had diphtheria should be allowed to come to school till thirty days have elapsed from subsidence of all feverile symptoms.

It is especially necessary that each child have its own drinking cup, and that it be considerd a misdemeanor to either lend or borrow them. Vaccination should be carefully watched, and no child allowed to enter the schools who has not been vaccinated. If these matters are properly attended to much will have been done to suppress the spread of diphtheria and scarletina aiyi other dangers averted. Accident To Rev. H.

C. Grimmel. Rev. H. C.

Grimmell, junior pastor of Great Falls circuit of the Methodist Episcopal Church, met with a painful accident Wednesday night. He had just bought a new horse, and while riding the animal on the Golden Ring road, near the Lutheran Church at Stemmer's Run, It became frightened at some object at the roadside. The horse bolted, throwing Mr. Grimmel oft. He fell headlong In the gravel road, and received a number of painful contusions on the head and forehead, and his nose was almost cut in two.

Mr. Grimmel was taken to the house of Mr. Henry Levi, nearby, and Dr. John W. Harrison, of Middle river, summoned.

After having his injuries dressed, Mr. Grimmel was able to proceed to his home, at Chase's, in a carriage. His Injuries are not thought to be serious. Colored Man Killed By A Train. Eli Young, colored, aged twenty-two years, son of W.

Young, an aged resident of Catonsville, was Instantly killed shortly after 6 o'clock last night at Spring Grove Asylum crossing, on the Catonsville Short Line Railroad. He was run over by passenger train No. 360, east-bound, In charge of Conductor C. T. Sparks and Engineer O.

C. Zimmerman. It is thought that Young was asleep on the track and did not hear the train approaching. He was intoxicated, and probably laid down on the track to rest. The body was terribly mangled, one of the legs being cut off.

The train took the mangled remains back to Catonsville. A jury of inquest will Investigate the accident this evening. Raising A Fund For A Rectory. The Christmas sale, which began Wednesday afternoon, under the auspices of the Woman's Auxiliary of St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church, Mt.

Washington, at the residence of Rev. Wilbur F. Wat-kins, rector of the church, closed last night. A substantial sum was realized and will go toward the new rectory for St. John's Church, which is rapidly nearing completion.

The rectory will be a handsome frame structure and will cost in the neighborhood of $3,500, the greatet portion of this amonut having been received through private subscriptions from members of the congregation. The rectory will stand on the lot adjoining the church property on the west and will front on South avenue; Suit Against Daniel Malone. Daniel Donnelly, Francis X. Donnelly, Edward Donnelly, William Rapp and the Malone Distilling Company of Baltimore County, by George R. Willis, attorney, have sued out an injunction against Daniel Malone to restrain him from selling or in any manner dealing with the assets of the distilling company until some matters in controversy between the plaintiffs and defendant have been determined by the court.

It is alleged that Mr. Malone, who is president of the company, has acted in a manner prejudicial to their interests as stockholders, and they ask the court to require him to account for all moneys re ceived by him from sales of merchandise belonging to the concern. A Boy And Girl To Marry. License was issued at Towson yesterday for the marriage of Joseph Hyland, a boy seventeen years old, who lives in Mt. Washington, to Miss Josephine McClain, whose age is given in the application at eighteen years.

The written consent of the parents of the youthful groom, Mr. Richard B. Hyland and Mrs. Sarah M. Hyland, was filed before the clerk issued the license.

License was also issued at Towson for the marriage of Charles Garrich, of Pikesville, and Miss Ida Mensel, of Baltimore city. Texas Council, C. B. I Texas Council, No. 488, Catholic Benevolent Legion, of Texas, eighth district, Baltimore county has elected the following officers: President, Dr.

B. F. Bussey; vice-president, John Moore; orator, Rev. R. C.

Campbell; secretary, J. F. Rafferty; collector, Wm. T. Flavin; treasurer, Peter Mulcahy; marshal, Thomas Dalton; Inside guard, C.

Seeburger; outside guard, T. F. Logan; trustees, Michael Padian, George J. Kelly and Thomas McNicholas; representative to State Council, Peter Mulcahy; alternate, John M. Quinn.

House Burned Near Catonsville. Early yesterday morning a two-story frame dwelling house on the country place of Mr. George S. Watts, Wilkens avenue, near Kenwood Station, on the Catonsville Short Line Railroad, and about two miles southeast of Catonsville, was destroyed by fire, together with all the household effects belonging to the tenant, J. Dorsey, colored.

A silver watch and $18 in money were also consumed. The fire was caused by a defective chimney. Complaints About The Falls Road. Many persons who are compelled to drive over the Falls turnpike are complaining about the almost impassable condition of that thoroughfare from the settlement of Cross Keys northward to a point just south of Mount Washington. Teams-are frequently seen on this driveway between the points mentioned with the wheels of the vehicles sunk In mud up to the hubs and the horses unable to move them.

Flemister Sent To The Penitentiary. No a'ppeal has been filed in the case of Edward Flemister, convicted of man-slaxighter for the killing of Susie Hofstet-ter last June, and Sheriff Whittle yesterday sent him to the penitentiary to begin serving out his sentence of ten years. Miscellany. Rev. Wiliarn J.

Nicoll, of Hereford, seventh district, a well-known Baptist preacher, and Mr. John E. Bull, of the sixth district, are aspirants for the position of school commissioner for Baltimore county, in the place of Mr. Benjamin Jordan, of the seventh district, whose term of office expires on August 1. The Putty Hill Improvement Association has appointed a committee, consisting of II M.

L. Becker, Jacob Loudenklos and Charles Brockmyer, to take action to secure exemption from toll payments for the use of the Belair road, on account of the bad condition of that road. A bill has been received at the county commissioners' office from Montevue Hospital, Frederick, for $2,235.01, for the care of Baltimore county patients up to January 1, 1S98. The hose tower and belfry at the Towson Engine Company, erected by the 'Maryland Steel Company, is completed and ready to hand over to the county. The bell, purchased by the citizens of the town, has been placed in the belfry, and has a clear sound.

A letter was- received at the county commissioners' office yesterday from Mr. R. Fuller Shryock, of Parkville, recommending the reappointment of Joseph P. Griffin, SHE'LL GO ON THE STAGE Miss Edythe W. Sktrrctt, Daughter Of The Rcar-Admiral Of That Name, To Appear In New York.

Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. New York, Dec. 9 A flurry of excitement was caused among some persons well known In Washington social life who stood In a little group In the lobby of Wallack'3 Theatre tonight when one of their number announced that Miss Edythe Wentworth Skerrett, daughter of the lat Renr-Admiral Joseph S. Skerrett, United States retired, had decided to go upon the stage and had been engaged by Mr. Charles Frohman for the Empire stock company.

Rear-Admiral Skerrett was one of the most popular officers in the and at the time of his retirement. In 1S94, he had been in active service more than forty-three years. He was last In command of the Asiatic and Pacific squadrons. At his death, not long ago, Admiral Skerrett left his family In straitened circumstances, and his daughter has been seeking means of self-support. Her mother Is well known in Washington society, but Miss Skerrett herself, who is only eighteen years old, has never been formally introduced, although she has become a favorite with the acquaintances of her mother and father and has a large circle of youn friends at the capital, principally of the army and navy set, by whom she Is much admired.

From childhood Miss Skerrett had a predilection for the stage and has frequently shown decided histrionic talent. She applied to Mr. Frohman for a position several weeks a.go, and recently he was making up his cast for "The Conquerors," the new play by Paul M. Potter, with which the stock company will begin Its engagement at the Empire Theatre January he wrote to her, asking her to call upon him at his office. She came to New York early this week and today Mr.

Froh man gave her a contract- She returned to Washington ia the even ing, but It Is her plan to take up her permanent residence here with her mother on Monday, when the first rehearsal of this new play is to take place at the Empire. Miss Skerrett, It is understood, will make her debut in a small role. MISSING LAWYER FOUND DEAD Augustus B. Clark, Who Had Charge Of An Old Soldier's Pension Money, Killed Himself. New York, Dec.

9. Death has aided the law in locating a minsing lawyer In a pension case. Samuel Swartwout, an Inmate In the Soldiers' Home, near Hampton Roads, who has property In the of Brooklyn, became Insane. Lawyer Augustus B. Clark was chairman of the committee having charge of Swart-wout's pension money.

Some time ago the old soldier recovered his health and applied for a release from the care of his committee. It was Intimated that about $S00 of the pension money had disappeared. The release was ordered, but Clark could not be found. The other day a man was found dead on the tracks of the New York Central Railroad near this city. Au Investigation showed that the man was the missing lawyer, and a coroner's jury found that he had met bis death by suicide.

Affidavits will be drawn up and sent to Washington In the case, and the soldier's release will be eecured. A REJECTED LOVER'S RAGE Shot His Sweetheart's Father, Set Ilr To Her Little Brother's Clothes And Fought The Tolice. Philadelphia, Dec 9. Antonio Tueci, an Italian, today shot and probably fatally wounded G. Tom pone, keeper of an Italian tenement house at Seventh and Christian streets, because of the rejection of his affections by Tompone's nineteen-year-old daughter Theresa.

He followed this up by setting fire to the clothing of Tompone's little son, Michael, and when an attempt was made to arrest him ho successfully held a squad of policemen and firemen at bay until he had twice fired his pistol at them and elightly wounded Policeman Simpson and a bystander named Sacharrlno. Finally, driven into a room, be set fire to the room and defended himself with a large knife, but was finally arrested. TuccI is about forty-five years old and has been in this country two years. He lived with Tonipone and for a long time showed affection for Theresa. She repulsed him.

Yesterday he pleaded for her love, and when again rejected hn made threats and left the house. Tom-pone was working In the yard this afternoon, when TuccI opened fire upon him from a doorway. He put three bullets in Tompone's back, two In his legs and one In his head. Little Michael saw the shooting and called for help. TuccI picked up an oil can, emptied its contents over' Michael's coast and applied a match.

The boy ran screaming Into the street and an alarm of Are was sounded. Tho Infuriated TuccI took refuge on the second flour of the house. The police and firemen attempted to dislodge him, but shots from bis pistol held them back and forced them to return the fire. After a succession of attempts, during which Tuccl's ammunition became exhausted, he was driven to a room on the third floor. Before the police had decided how to attempt to arrest him, smoke was Feen coming from the window of the room.

A rush was made for the place and the door burst open The carpets and bed were on lire, and behind this barricade of Games Tuccl stood, flourishing a dangerous-looking knife. A determined rush was made on him, and he was overpowered after a struggle. Toinpone is forty-seven years old. He is in a critical condition, but his son waa only slightly burned. COULD NOT FACE ARREST Luther L.

Miller, Of Mycrstown, Pm Shot Himself While Tho Constable Was Waiting. Lebanon, Dec. 9. Luther L. Miller, a business man of Myorstown, committed suicide last night rather than submit to arrest and face a charge of forgery.

Mr. Miller was accused of having forged the name of Henry B. Loose, of Myers-town, as Indorser to a note of $05 on the People's Bank of Lebanon. A constable went to his home to arrest him. After signifying his intention of accompanying the officer to Lebanon Mr.

Miller asked permission to go upstairs for a moment. He had been 'absent a few minutes, when the report of a pistol was heard In an upstairs room. Mr. Miller was found with a bullet In his brain and a pistol in his hand. He was dead when the constable reached his side.

NEVADA LYNCHING DENOUNCED Governor Sadler Says Tho Mob At Genoa Gave An Example Of Fiendish Barbarism. Carson Citt, Dec. 9. Governor Sadler denounces the work of the mob Tuesday morning at Genoa, this State, In lynching Adam Uber. The Governor says the lynching was an example of "fiendish barbarism." Upon proper application from the authorities of Douglas county he will offer a reward for the arrest of the lynchers.

Uber's body gives evidence of having been beaten, shot and bruised almost beyond recognition. The eyes had been punctured and one arm broken. The authorities say they have several clews to the Identity of the lynchers. Seeking A Direct Route To Klonkiko Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. San Francisco, Dec.

9. Felix Sighissa, of Genoa, and Dr. D. R. de Simone, of Naples, have left this city 011 an exploring trip through the unknown country which lies between the Omcnlcn mining district and the Yukon.

They ara connected with the Italian Geographical and Geological Societies, and the results of the expedition will be turned over to those organizations. Mr. Sighissa is eon. fident he will be able to open a direct route to the Klondike. Wages Of Miners Increased.

Creeds, Dec 9. Wages for miners here have been Increased to $3 a day, ln-Ptoad of $2.50. The Inci-ease was made voluntarily by the mine owners. Commission Appointed To Try To Secure Them Adopts A Report Dealing With Commercial Statutes. The commission which was appointed by Governor Lowndes to endeavor to secure a system of uniform laws of the various commonwealths of the United States met yesterday in the offices of Mr.

George R. Gaither, secretary, the other members of the commission being Mr. Stevenson A. Williams, of Harford county, and Mr. Milton G.

Urner, of Frederick county. Mr. Urner was not present at the meeting of the commission, but Messrs. Gaither and Williams, forming a quorum, received a report made by Mr. Gaither, and which was practically adopted.

It was supposed this commission would have to deal with chiefly the questions of marriage and divorce, but it was discovered that the laws of Maryland referring to these matters were practically the same as those In most of the other States. Therefore, the report of the commission, which will be submitted to Governor Lowndes, will have to do principally with the acts in regard to negotiable Instruments. Other matters to be embodied In the report will be the question of notice of dishonor, the discharge of negotiable instruments; the form, Interpretation and acceptance of bills of exchange, as well as their presentment for acceptance, and the clauses relating to protest, acceptance for honor, payment for honor and bills in a set. Included also will be the question of promissory notes and checks. These recommendations by the commission include the general provisions of the present act relating to the law governing negotiable instruments.

The changes which the commission suggests are modeled largely after the English statute known as the bills of exchange act, passed In 1SS2. It has: been decided by the commission that the same argument in reference to all questions involved In this act apply to conditions in Maryland at this time. A letter has been received from Chief Judge McSherry, of the Court of Appeals, relating to the matter in hand and confirming the opinion of the commissioners that the English act covers the whole ground. MARYLAND LIQUOR DEALERS Arrangements For Their First Annual Convention 3Ionday At Tjark's Hall. The first annual convention of the Re-tall Liquor Dealers' Association will be held on Monday at Tjark's Hall, 40S West Lexington street, the session to open at 10 o'clock in the morning.

There will be present delegates from Baltimore, Cumberland, Frederick, Hagerstown, Annapolis and Catonsville, organizations having been effected in Annapolis and Cumberland but recently. On Sunday evening there will be a celebration at Schlegel's Hall, South Frederick street, to mark the first anniversary of the association, and on Monday evening there will be a banquet to the delegates to the convention at Tjark's Hall. The convention will be attended, it is expected, by National President August Koehler, of Syracuse, N. and National Organizer H. P.

Nolan, of New York city. At a meeting of the association yesterday the following officers to serve for the ensuing year were nominated, their election to take place next week: President, John C. Sehmuck; vice-presidnt, Charles Simonlni; secretary, Herman Isaacs; sergeant at arms, Richard Bartsch. There is a contest for the treasurership, the candidates being August Danenberg and Henry Eckerdt. A PROMISING NEGRO SCHOOL Aid Sought In Baltimore For The Slater Industrial College Winston, North Carolina.

Aid is being sought in Baltimore by Mr. F. S. Blair for the Slater Industrial College and State Normal School for Colored People at Winston, N. C.

Four Ideas were prominent In starting the institution the vital Importance of training for good citizenship, a belief that the negro should be taught to work intelligently with his hands, the need for a normal school for colored people where teachers could be taught to teach and a negro colony where colored people only should live, owning their homes, starting their own industries and to a certain extent governing themselves. A tract of land was donated for the purpose and a small schoolhouse was erected. Building after building was put up, until now the school occupies seven. A new 510,000 hall has been erected, the students making the bricks In the college brickyard and assisting in laying them. Stables and barns were also built, and an Income is derived from the farm.

The colony is an object-lesson to the negro world, and many neat cottages have been erected in a little settlement about the college. The State of North Carolina gives the Institution about $3,000 a year, Forsyth county makes a donation and some aid Is given by the Peabody fund, but private subscriptions are generally relied upon. I Till CITY COLLEGE MONITORS Students Who Have AYon Honors For The Second Quarter Of The Session. Dean J. H.

Elliott, of the Baltimore City College, yesterday announced the averages of the monitors who will serve during the second quarter. John A. Addison, of the third year, made the highest, having 99.2 out of a possible 100. Edward R. Turner, of the same year, came second with 03.9.

The list is as follows: Senior Class Solomon Mendels, 97.C; Walter C. Mylander, 96.4; Charles H. Say-lor, 94. Junior Class First division, Chas. A.

Myers. 07.5; David J. Macht, 96.1; Samuel C. Wolrnan, 95.7. Second division, Robert M.

Campbell, 94.6; Conrad Har-decker, 84.2; William Kirk, 90.5. Sophomore Class First division, Edwin W. Herman, 06.1; Henry C. Davis, 94.7; Charles W. Rowe, 94.7.

Second division, Edward R. Turner, 98.9; Bartgis McGlone, 94.6; William C. Pacy, 92.7. Third division, John A. Addison, 99.2; J.

Edgar Cooke, 97.3; T. Wesley Glocker, 92.7. Freshman Class First division, Earnest T. Schwartz, 94.7; Max Schwartz, 92.4; John M. Nuiusen.

92.4. Second division, Melville M. Jones, 8S.8; Henry M. Laws, S-S; William H. Koppelman, 87.6.

Third division, James C. Crothers, 97; Walter W. Derr, 93; J. C. Clark, 92.1.

Sub-Freshman Class First division, norace W. Whaling, 92.8; William B. Stubbs, 91; L. S. Tahl, S7.C.

Second division, George R. Sappington, 91.6; Samuel Schiparo, 90.5; John II. Skeen, 89. Third division, H. T.

Magruder, 86.5; Earnest R. Litzau, 79. Fourth division, M. T. Hormcs, 91.9; Edward F.

Hayes, 83.3; Leon S. Ilanline, 79.2. Fifth division, J. Frank Cremen, 8S.7; Paul B. Dunbar, 87.9: J.

Irving Clark, 87.2. Sixth division, Benjamin A. Birnstein, 89.7; Alfred B. Brown, 89.5; Samuel E. Cann, 89.

DEMAND OF MR. RIPPEL He Asks Mayor Malster For 850,000 Still Due Him On The New City College Building. Mayor Malster yesterday received a letter from Mr. Frederick W. Feldner, attorney for Mr.

Henry S. Rippel, contractor for the new City College building. In the letter Mr. Feldner made a demand for $50,000 claimed to be due Mr. Rippel, and to have been due for two years, being the contract price, less the cost to finish and complete the building.

Mr. Feldner asserted that Mayor Hooper acted without warrant of law In withholding the money from Mr. Rippel, and stated that Mr. Rippel would hold the city and ex-Mayor Hooper responsible for the losses which Mr. Rippel had undergone in consequence of the retention of the money and of the vexatious delays occasioned Mr.

Rippel In his business as a builder. It was also stated by Mr. Feldner that Mayor Malster would be held similarly responsible for any further delay. Mr. Rippel and Mr.

Feldner later called upon Mayor Malster and talked the matter over with him. The Mayor stated that he would refer the letter to the city law officers before taking any steps. The Ninth Ward Republican Club last night elected officers, including John Thomas (ts president. Gentlemen's Driving Park Team. The amusement hall at Gentlemen's Driving Park was crowded last night when the army of bowlers rolled off their trials to determine upon the make-up of the Gentlemen's Driving Park bowling team.

Here -are the name's of the men who are now prepared to play matches with anything that steps upon a tenpin alley: Thomas B. Lynch, Philip Knatz, E. J. Ryley, Joseph C. Dunn and Patrick Martin.

Substitutes, A. A. Quandt and Elmer Knatz. These players rolled scores from 175 to 21, the highest figure being that of Mr. Lynch, a bowler of note, who Is said to be good for 200 in every game.

Among the others who were in the trials in addition to those named were: George Melster, William Sullivan, Chas. Becker, E. H. Kabernagel, William lie-Elmoyle, James J. Egan, Thomas J.

Martin, Patrick KIrwan, Patrick F. Martin, Allies O'Connor, James P. Carey, James Michael McGovern, Michael O'Connor, George Hook, James Coyne, John Fillinger, M. Burk, Thomas Burk, Bernard Donohoe, Thomas Fahey, H. Struth, Charles Hahn, Wm.

J. de Bla-qulere, Edward Davis, Charles North, C. E. Fitzslmmon, R. E.

Biggs, B. McAn-drews, W. P. Biggs, Thomas Ryan, R. Hentschel, Jacob Stein, Jacob Schmidt and Andrew Seibert.

The club will roll every Wednesday night at the Driving Park. Drug Trade Contests. The Gilpin, Langdon it Co. bowling team broke all records for the Drug Trade League in its game against the Carr-Lowrey team last night at Electric Park, making the remarkable score of 821. The same team In another game last night rolled 749.

Mr. Baugher's individual score In the former game was 19B. It was the regular weekly bowling night for the druggists. Following are the scores: SHARP AND DOHME VS. CARR-LOWBEY GLASS CO.

A. U.S. Dobme ..152 Kuehl 134 El Limner 103 TJ hlen Dei 118 battler 104 Battler 54- Dickson 12i Rittenhouse. 85 Goldsborough 158 Starkluff. 8-S Total 645 Total 478 GILPIN, LANGDON A CO.

V9. CARR-LOWEKY GLASS CO. Baumsartner Ruthl 144 SmucE 15i Chlenbersr 78 Hlnrichs 1'29 Hattier 85 Tapie 167 Hitlenhouse. 71 Baugber iStarkloS ..............102 Total 821 Total ..480 GILPIN, IASODOK CO. VS.

SHARP A DOHME. Bauragartner 159 A. R. L. 137 143 Blnmner ..1:57 Hiririehs 176 Battler WJ Tapie Ill Dickson 105 Baugher ICO Goidsborougu lie Total 749 Total 697 Work Of The Friendly Inn.

At the annual meeting of the Friendly Inn Association General. Manager John Hill reported that during the past year 28,459 men had worked for lodgings and 48,578 for meals. One hundred and thirty-seven had paid for meals and 87 had been given without being worked or paid for. Of the visitors 11,617 had been sent to the inn from the various police stations and 53 from the Bayview trustees. One thousand two hundred and thirteen cords of wood sawed by the men were sold.

These officers were chosen: President, Prof. Ira Remsen; first vice-president, Dr. Jeffrey R. Brackett; second vice-president, Dr. Robert Atkinson; treasurer, Daniel Miller; secretary, Francis Shallns, and general manager, John Hill.

Republican Club Reorganized. The Original Progressive Republican Club of the Twenty -first Ward was reorganized last night at the club's new home, 834 and 836 Frederick avenue extended, with sixty-eight members. Officers of the club are: Benjamin F. Marr, president; Charles Bob-let, vice-president; -John Decker, secretary; J. Edward Eschrich, treasurer; Joseph Kingsley, chairman of board of governors.

Answers To Queries. A "Subscriber" 13 Informed that taxes on both real and personal property are, under the law, collectible by suit as any other debt. is informed that all persons owning less than $100 worth of property, whether real or personal, are exempt from taxation. For The Schulewski Family. yesterday sent $1 to the The Sun for the widow of George Schulewski, whose neck was broken last week by a fall at 835 South Bond street.

The money will be sent to Marshal Hamilton. Opposed To Jail Labor. Progress Assembly, Knights of Labor, adopted a resolution opposing the projected establishment of a shoe factory in the city jail. TURNED AGAINST HUSBAND Mrs. Charles A.

Boinay, To Save Her Brother, Tells Of A Murder Confession. Bridgeport, Dec. 9. Today's proceedings in the trial of Charles A. Boinay, charged with the murder of Geo.

M. Nichols, of Daniels, Farms, produced a surprise equal to that caused by the confession of David A. Weeks, Boi-nay's alleged accomplice, yesterday. Mrs. Boinay, wife of the accused, took the stand and testified against her husband to save Weeks, her brother.

She said Boinay and Weeks came to her home the night of the murder and that Boinay confessed to her that he had killed Nichols. The two men, she said, divided the money gotten from Nichols. When asked on cross-examination why she told the story, Mrs. Boinay said: "I made up my mind that I could not save my husband any way, and that I would do my best to save my brother. So I told David to throw himself on the mercy of the court." In further cross-examination she described her courtship by Boinay, saying that he told her he was studying for the ministry.

TO BUILD UP LIBRARIES A Proposed Change In The Copyright Law Requiring Extra Deposits Of Books. Palo Alto, Dec. 9. H. C.

Nash, librarian of Stanford University, and J. C. Rowell, librarian of the University of California, are at work on a project which, if carried out, will materially change the copyright laws of the country and at the same time will build uplarge national libraries in a number of the cities. The plan is to require authors who obtain the protection of copyrights to supply copies of their works to several depositories situated In cities in different sections of the country. Senator Perkins will introduce a bill to this effect in the United States Senate.

It will direct the establishment of additional depositories in Chicago, Denver, San Francisco and New i Orleans..