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The Washington times., 1894-10-26

tention OF the superintendent, and asked the
latter to give him hearing before the board,
but that on the eve OF the next approaching
meeting Mr.. Chambers had him sent to the
workhouse.
Boone affirms that at the first opportunity
he will make his complaint formally to the
board.
Supt Chambers was also called upon and
asked what he had to say about LaBelle's
charges. He replied that he would prefer to
say nothing. He tells a different story from
LaBeles. Substantially, he claims that La
belle was an inmate about month ago. He
was found drunk and it was necessary to
eject the man.
Mr.. Chambers was asked to explain the
charge about receiving the So. He
said that after LaBelle had been there some
days he found that he had money and he
could not then keep him as he was not en-
titled to charity. LaBelle only gave him
"a 20; and he supposes. spent the rest When
LaBelle was elected it was done without force
or violance. LaBelle was told never to come
back again. LaBele was drunk and did
not ask for the money he had on deposit. 1t
is there now for him.
INSPECTED THE ROOMS.
Mr.. Chambers said he didn't know LaBelle
was in the workhouse. The superintendent
permitted the reporter to inspect the rooms
and their furniture. In several OF the rooms
there were six beds, and the bedding ap-
peared to be clean. the sheets and pillows
being changed once week He denied spe-
ciically every adverse criticism OF his official
or personal management
The ianitor. David Maple, now in charge.
was present when the ejectment OF LaBelle
took place, and he corroborated the statements
OF the SUPERINTENDENT in every particular
The superintendent was asked if there were
now III the institution any inmate who was
there when LaBelle was put out, and he re-
piled that there was not.
Two OF the board, one the president. and
Mr. Mullane were seen, and the reporter re-
cited to them the specific allegations of these
complainants. Mr.. Mullane was net disposed
to make any statement unless as an official.
and he could not do so without having the
charges formally made for investigation
President Farnsworth did not care to discuss
the matter, either, in anticipation Of an inyes-
tIgation. He said tnat he had visited the
home yesterday, and had talked over the
charges against Mr. Chambers with that Off
cial. Mr.. Chambers is ready Tor an inyesti-
cation, but President Farnsworth saws that
charges not in writing will not be considered,
and that il the veterans will put their COM
plants in writing they will be heard and that
the Investigation will be held with open
doors.
w. H. Boone also called upon Mr.. Farms
worth last night and was informed that his
charges must be in writing. Boone said tnat
he would reduce his complaint to writing to-
day and file it with the board as soon as pos
sible.
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OUT OF HER MISERY.
How a Lady Verified the Prediction
Of Her Doctor.

Greater interest than ever is now befn1
manifested in DIR. Walkers treatment for
nervous and chronic diseases, owing 70 his
many wonderful successes IN cases that had
been abandoned as hopeless by other physl-
eians Miss Maria L. Banks. popular Young
lady, whose home is in Montgomery county.
Md. says: "Dr. Walker cured me after othar
doctors had told me there was no hope. For
years I suffered from nervous prostraGion and
female troubles, complicated with neuralgia
OF the stomach and heart disease. Three
days before / went TO DR.. Walker heard our
family physician tell my mother that / would
soon be out of my misery. He meant that
would die Well. am out Of my misery. bus
am very much alive. as you see, and health
Ter and happier than have been since child
hood"
Robert Moore writes from Point Of Rocks,
Nd: II was a sufferer for several years from
The Washington times., 1894-10-26
PROTEST OF OLD SOLDIERS
Alleqe Official Tyranny at the Tenn
porary Home.
SUPT. CHAMBERS FLAT DENIAL
Two Recent Inmates of the Institution Found
by the G. A. R. Relate Their Story to "The
Times'-The Case Is Referred to Presi-
dent Farnsworth, of the Board

President Farnsworth. of the board of con-
troll OF the local Temporary Home for Soldiers
and Sailors, will at an early day inquire into
certain charges made against the manage
ment of the home by recent inmates of the in
stitution.
The charges include allegations OF eco
nomic mismanagement, ill-treatment of in
mates, improper condition of the bedroo ms
financial irregularities. The complainants
are Louis LaBelle and William H. Boone,
both Union veterans. Boone was for four
months janitor at the homo and LaBelle
has been an inmate on several occasions.
LaBelle told his story to TIMES reporter at
the workhouse, although he has funds to his
credit at the temporary nome. He is pen
sioner at SO month, and is seyenty-nine
years OF age. He said that when no entered
the home he had &15. Out of this he gave 50
to the superintendent Mr.. Chambers. as
fee. The usual term during which appli-
cants are kept is ten days.
After ten days LaBelle had spent nearly
all of the remaining $40 and he was notified
to quit on the charge of drunkenness. He said
he had then only 81 about his clothes, but
couldn't find it, and asked the superintendent
If heknew where ii was. The superintendent
grew angry, asked if LaBelle intended 10
accuse him of stealing, and thrust him vio-
lently out OF the street door. LaBelle is
lame and decrepit and suffered severely, he
alleges. from this treatment He went away
and concluded to ask to be committed to the
workhouse, where lie now is. LaBelle fur
ther said that the bedrooms at the home are
crowded, and that in the summer they are IN
such condition from insects and vermin that
sleeping there is impossible, most of the in
mates preferring torough it out on the piazza
and porch.
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An Interrupted Courtship-BeautifuIar art supple
nlent to Sundays Times.
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Crimes and Casualties

John E. Lawrence, who has been on trial
at Marlboro, Md. for three days, charged
with the murder of Lloyd Vermillion. was
acquitted yesterday, but held as States wit
ness against Asa II. Tucker, charged with the
same ofTense.
The Denver grand jury yesterday brought
in indictments against seven constables and
officials of Justices courts, who are charged
with having forged names on witnesses GER
tiflcates and defrauded the county out OF
thousands of dollars.
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THE Ex-JANIroR's STOLE.

William H. Boone, the former janitor, said
that he held that position for four months.
He alleges that the rooms were in the condi-
ton stated by LaBelle; that once during the
absence of Superintendent Chambers he
bought coal oil and exterminated the pests.
and on the return of Mr.. Chambers told him
what he had done, advising q continuance OF
the process, but Mr. Chambers failed to act.
Boone also SAYS that there is great waste
in the kitchen; that the superintendent is in
the habit of cashing the pensioners checks
and charging them big fees for the act, and
that he had called all these things to the at
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AS THE CROWDS COME OUT.

Superb Ada Rehan took another jump last
night from old English comedy the night be-
fore clear down to the most modern of modern
comedies, Love on Clutches"
Mr.. Augustin DAILY appeared last night,
Chat is, behind the scenes as playwright,
manager, and chief promoter of the brilliant
new star, for the piece was written by none
other than the versatile and veteran New
York theatrical manager. 1t has been seen
here before, but never with such an Annis
Austin as Miss Rehan presents.
The mounting of the piece was up to the
Daily standard, and that is enough said The
support was good, with the exception of Mr.
Frank Worthing, who is strong as to strides,
but weak as to acting. 1t is safe to say that u
hundred men in the audience were sure they
could make love to Ada Rehan about 100 per
cent. better than the gentleman who es-
sayed the delightful part.
The Washington times., 1894-10-26

auxiliary commissioner for Virginia TO the
Cotton States and International Exposition to
be held at Atlanta This appointment Mr..
Langston has declined upon the ground that
the AfrO-American element is entitled to a
larger measure Of consideration than has
been accorded it in connection with the ex-
position. Mr.. Langston holds that, in view OF
the interest the colOred people have in theds-
velOpment OF the cotton States. they should
have been represented in the directory.
The Washington times., 1894-10-26

nervous debility, re-
sulting in many all
ments and symptoms
that made life a bur-
den. / never found
relief until l went TO
DR.. Walker. Day by
0av, under his treat
ment, I have gained
nA-nnn.Ah nnI annh
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-02-17

-s'Smyth Seems to hove lost faith IN
the Bible since he has been abroad. -
I'm what way?" He believes In civ
ing q y for an in his name. Inter
Ocean. -
Ibid you know Mr< llBisnkir6elka
had stained glass all through her new
house?" mo; bnt.what pityl Can't
abe get anything to take it out?''-
Rochester Democrat
~"Come forth, sweet ma3di" he sang q he
His serenade rehearsod:
But never knew II she came forth
Because her pa came hrst -
-Yonkers Gazette.
Young Ordinations has been ar
rested, hear" Eyes" by whom?''
1.-THE Society for the Prevention Of
Cruelty to Animals" For what?'
He had just finished . play and was
about to try It on the dogs IN. Y.
Press
just the Thing. Stage Manager
madame Highsee's cold has got her
so hoarse well have to cut that Italian
aria It's too bad; she was our biggest
card" Musical Director-"What's the
matter with having her tackle = Ger
man folk songr'-Puck. -
Polly Want Cartridge?-Wii
"John, you certainly win have to do
something with that parrot Heswears
so that I cannot have him about the
house, Husband lin desperation)-
well I suppose the only thing i to
bring home . Parrot gun."--Judge.
blamed II lean account for the
astonishing success DownleY and Few
scadds achieved in Boston. - ''Humphi
Guess you arc not aware that they
started In by making spectacles Of
themselves. Buffalo Courier.
-Wife-'sTo-morrow Is your birth
day, darling. and am going to stop at
the jewelers. and buy you present. :"
Her Hubby-''Get something cheap,
pet haven't paid him for my last
birthday present yet"-Spsre Mo-
ments ID
-He-"How old did you say Miss
Frere wasp" She-''Grace acl<nowl-
edges to twenty years" He-"Then it
was her elder sisterI met at Newport
about six years ago; she was eighteen
then" She--ssNo; that must have been
Grace herself: abe has no sister. -Har-
per's Bazaar.
Casual caller-"Why do you use
the left hand only in writing ON the
typewriter? Why don't you use both
hands? Editor It's trick learned
out west where had to write editor
Ials with one hand and keep the other !
on the butt Of my revolver. ''-Indian-
spolis Journal.
--Sho was not proud nor wealthy,
And 90 fame stood aloof;
She was not strong and healthy. -
So kept beneath her roof;
But fate's harsh interdicture
Failed with this maid d0mure,
And now fame prints her picture
In sure consumption cure
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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At CLOSE QUARTERS.


An Adventure with > Hon In soatheasl
Two lions had been shot when We
both heard an animal breathing along.
side Of our shelter, within . few feet
of us, and the next instant gentle
shake given to the hut, and noise, a
Of one of the loose branches with which
it was covered being torn OF, let M
know there was another lion IN our
neighborhood even more 6nterprisina
than the two that had been shot
twas soon evident to me that the
animal was looking for an entrance to
our shelter, for, after tearing OF few
more boughs, it got to the place where
we had crept in, but which was now
blocked mp with poles Here It halted,
and from the way it kept touching the
poles, seemed to be trying to get its
paw through. This was little more
than I had bsrgained for. and at the
risk of mourning the charge of inhos-
pitality, resolved to try to keep our
visitor outside in the cold. OF course.
while the lion was acting. in the man.
ner / have described, I. on my side, was
not idle.
As soon as had realized what our
visitor was trying to do. I turned
round, and, lying on the ground, tried
to look between the interstices of the
poles forming the entrance to our hut.
It was, however, so absolutely dark
that could see nothing. Instant ac-
ton was. nevertheless. uecessarvs for
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-02-17
German
Syrup :

Ny niece, Emeline Hawley, was,
taken with splitting blood. and she
became very much alarmed, fearing
that dreaded disease, Consumption.
She tried nearly all kinds of medi-
cine but nothing did her any good.
Finally she took German Syrup and
she told me it did her more good
than anything she ever tried. Il
stopped the blood, gave her strength
and ease, and a good appetite. I
had it from her own lips. Mrs.
Mary A. Stacey, Trumbull, Conn.
Honor to German Syrup. .
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me AgresabI. wonsn.

If, as Frederick Bremen says. 'sthe
great duty of life is not to give pain, !"
the well-schooled society dame is per-
forming the great duty of life with adj
mirable success She not only does
not give pain, but she bestows positive
pleasure. Even to these who know
that her words are meant only to
smooth the passing moment and must
not be taken too seriously-her little
''euphuisms'' are grateful Among the
better class of well-bred people COM
pliments are not laid ON with .
shovel nor dragged in by the hair. :"
They fiow easily, for they are the re-
suit of . lifetime of effort to mako one
self agreeable to every body, SO far as
one can do it within the limits of truth
The unfailing aplomb Of the well-bred
woman assists her wonderfully here.
She recalls clearly at the first glance
the peculiarities and the circumstances
Of her visitor; she sorts out the pleas
ant from the unpleasant, and she In
variably slludes in her remarks to the
pleasant The transplanting. without
its luxurious effusiveness, of this good
custom into the home life and into the
narrow circle of the ''oute" could 70
suit only in good. -Philadelphia Ledger.
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Bell, Bellman, Bellerman came
from the name Of the former town
erier, as also DO cryer, Cseysr end
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his wagon without discoveries he
thought But. in fact, Talbot was
DIGGING him all the while. He got her
into his workroonn, prepared her for
the table and had begun work, when
he was nearly stunned by tremen-
dous blow on the back of the head He
turned and there was Talbot. with y
club in his hand and foaming at the
mouth He had the club up and made
rush for him; there was no question
but he meant to kill him. Bacarac had
In his hand the instrument of dissec-
ton; he thrust it out instinctivcly as
the other came on, at the same time
lodging the downcoming blow. The
point went through Talbot's heart and
he fell dead. That's the story" added
my friend, getting to his feet as the
train drew into the station.
but what did you do?" asked.
"Well didn't want to take the re-
sponsibility of hanging him; on the
whole, didn't think he deserved it.
But made him write and sign q conn
p]ete confession. which 1 kept, to be
used or not, as might determine l
never used it He died q month ago;
and You are the first man to know the
facts In the case. have destroyed the
written confession; and. as began by
saying, the incident taught me what + |
was really good for, and got to be-
come what ! am now. Good mornings
-9uliau HawshoTuA n ouss : Week. |
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II q wheelbarrow, what became OF
that? Besides, he could never have
wheeled that body. in its white dress.
through the streets of the town, in :
wheelbarrow. Surprising him to have
first wrapped it in the black cambria.
what did he do with the dress? He did
not burn it. nor did he bury it in the
grave. Then. as to tho grave: Why
did he fill itpin SO carefully. instead of
leaving it open? Having got the body.
he would want to bring it right home;
he would never stop to fill mn the
grave again. Besides, 1t was damp
night. and the loan was muddy; but
there was no dirt on his dress, or even
on his boots. No. doctor, whoever else
dug up Mrs Talbot and carried her to
Talbots house, it Is as plain as dav-
light that Talbot himself could not
have done it We may take that az
settled
Possibly: but is it not still more
impossible to suppose that anyone else
could have done it? What motive
could such . person have had, not only
IN disinterring her, but of taking her.
Of all places in tho world, to her hus-
bands house?'
1--WE are coming to that, doctor. but
nrst there Is something to be said
about Talbots body. He was stabbed
through the heart. and = carving knife
vas lying beside him; but it was not
hat carving knife that he was stabbed
With The ate hl,;nrv $50. A.. .-sxI -
The evening world., 1894-06-21
PADDLE FIRST, THEN A KICK.
Convict Cohu's Experiences with
the Brookway System.
Significant Question About n Coro-
ner's Inquest at Eimira.

ELMfRA, June 21.-The mercury in
Mr. Brockway's thermometer. under an
awning OF the Reformatory, marked So
degrees at $40 o'clock this morning.
when the CommiE sloa Of Investigation
began the days hearing.
Chief Clerk Hoppe was recalled to
the witness-chair by Judge Gilbert. Of
the prosecution.
Has there been n Goroner's inquest
In this institution in the last twelve
months?' asked Judge Gilbert, with
deliberate emphasis
Mr.. Hoppe thrust his hands deep in
his pockets, Strengthened his legs delib-
erately and, after what seemed long
pause. said: II cannot answer that ques-
tion definitely, but I believe there was
q chse OF that kind"
Have you any records of such
eveRts?"
III there is any such record It would
doubtless be in the hospital"
Here the matter was dropped for the
present and n list of names was pre-
scented by Judge Gilbert. who asked Mr..
Hoppe to produce the records Of these
men. Then another lat of men alleged
to have attempted suicide since 1886 was
read.
Mr.. Hoppe was asked to produce their
records also n list OF the men sent
to insane asylums since 1886.
Leopold Cohn, from New York, for
forgery, testified he had been paroled
Feb. s. 1889, and returned to the institu-
tion the following July for violation Of
parole; remained eleven months, and
was then transferred to Auburn Prison
the principal charge against him being
the violation Of his parole.
He remained at Auburn twenty-nine
months and was returned April 2, 1892
He was put to work in the office, and
rose to chief clerk. He NASHVILLE in this
position. charged with falsifcatlon of
the books in not entering charges
against certain inmates, and was re-
duced to third grade He asked the
Board OF Managers for .court-martial.
but this was not granted. and he was
put to work in the box factory. Cohn
said he "braced up" and was agai put
into the first grade. Since then he has
not received any physical treatment,
but has been reduced again to third
grade.
on Dec. 13, he testified. he was placed
In. a rcat cure CELL without soap, towels
or water. He declared his task in the
clothing shop was too hard for him.
He wrote to influential persons who
he thought would assist him. and for
this was reduced to the third grade.
He was once padded. and said Officer
McNish kicked him while he was emerg-
ing from the bathroom. This was be-
cause he did not walk fast enough.
The evening world., 1894-06-21
DIED FROM SMALLPOX
George Wedst Suffered in Secret
for Eight or Nine Days.
Death Claimed Him Before a Ply
sician Arrived.
His Two Children Contracted the
Disease at His Bedside.

One death and two new cases of
smallpox were reported to the Board of
Health to-day.
The death was George Wedst. Of 1853
Allen street, and the new cases ard
Annie Wedst. five years old. and Georgd
Wedst jr., seven years. both children oj
the dead man.
DIR. Martinburs. OF 6i Eivington strsSlI
was called to the five-s;ory tenement al
1853 Allen street this morning to atten
George Wedst. forty-seven years old,
The doctor found that the man haf
just died. after an Illness CT eight OF
nine days and the cause of death wad
Enthusiastically smallpox.
The case had not been reported and
the unfortunate man had received nd
medical attention.
Dr. Martinburg reported the case I'll
DIR. Doty, Chief of the Bureau of Com
tagious Diseases, who despatched an I'M
spector to the house. The inspector
found two of Wedsts children sufferinV
from smallpox.
The children and the body of the dea
man were hurried to the reception hos5
pital at the foot OF East Sixteenth
street.
The house has been fumigated an
quarantined, and two other members ol
the family not yet sick will be closer
watched for eight days.
An effort will be made to ascertai
where Wedst contracted the disease.
The evening world., 1894-06-21
PEARSON'S BUST UNVEILED.
Interesting Ceremonies ut the Post.
Oflce This Afternoon.

The bronze bust OF the late Postmaster
Henry G.. Pearson was unveiled at
o'clock this afternoon in the lobby at
the southern entrance to the Post-Ottice
Building.
The ceremonies were brief. owing to
the lack OF space for the accommoda-
ton of IA crowd. Tie formal exercises
will take place at Berkeley 1.yceum at
s o'clock this evening. when T.. l.. God
kin will deliver memorial address.
Ex-Postmaste er General James un-
yeiled the statue and made u few re-
marks eulogistic Of the late Postmaster.
The Committee in charge OF the Monu-
ment Fund, most Of whom were present.
Is composed of Carl SchurZ. Cha irman
William Potts, II. X. Bowker. c. II.
Miller, Il. l.. Godliin. Dorman B. Eaton
william ]. Coomhs, Thomas Maitland
Dean Sage. Alexander Mackay-Smth
and Isidor Strau3.
Mrs. Pearson wa' present at The un-
yelling. and regarle led the bust a long
time after the ceremony Was over.
The evening world., 1894-06-21
S1OO,OOO,OOO SUED FOR.
John Evans Demands m Account
Ing from the Union Pacific.


An action has been begun in the Su-
preme Court by John Evans, in behalf
of himself and other stockholders OF the
Union Pacific. Denver and Gulf Rail-
way Company, against that company.
the Union Pacific Railway Company. Its
receivers, 8, II. II. Clark, oliver ".
Mink, Il. Ellery Anderson, Frederic r.
Coudert and John w. Doane; the Cen
tral Trust Company, the American
Loan and Trust Company and the Mer-
camille Trust Company. for thSupur n
pose OF compelling an accounting from
the Union Pacific Railway Company Of
certificates and shares OF stock amount
ing to over 800, 900, 00l
The plaintiif, in 1889, was Vice-Presi-
dent OF the Denver, Texas and Fort
Worth Railway Company, large
shareholder of the stock OF the Denver,
Texas and Gulf Railway Company and
a director Of several other smaller Col
orado railroads.
MI Evans alleges that the Union Pa
ciic Company, in order to secure con-
troll OF the roads operated by the Dem
Yer, Texas and Fort Worth Company,
and to combine all the roads owned by
both companies, entered into an agree
ment OF consolidation without the con-
sent Of the stockholders OF the different
roads Interested.
He alleges that the Union Pacific
Railway Company has failed to carry
out the consolidation agreement. and
ne therefore brings the action for an
accounting.