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The morning times., 1895-10-26
FARMING EXPOSED.

Bill Nye, the Great Humorist, and
Bert Poole, the Famous Cartoonist,
VIII Make Important Revelations
Upon Momentous subject at Metz
croft Hall Tonight.
This evening q pair of the cleverest
entertainers now upon the American plat
form will appear ut MetZerOtt Hall Every
person has heard OF Bill Nye and seen the
ludicrous cartoons that adorn his humorous
sketches in the newspapers, and his asSo-
ciate, Mr.. Bert Poole, the lightning car
tooRiSt of the Boston Herald, is an artist
who, in addition to his Cleverness with
pencil and crayon, is u humorist himself
and accustomed to entertain large au-
diences alone. Mr.. Nye and Mr.. Poole viii
produce OH this occasion their Illuminated
novelty, Farming Exposed which can
justly claim TO he the first illustrated
humorous entertainment TO be given In
this country. Mr. Nye says he Will make
illusions to his subject from time to
time, and every one who attends the enter
tainment may look forward TO great deal
of anticipation. This new arrangement OF
n pictorial lecture illustrated while you
wait, is proving an unexpected success
and boon to the people The currency
question will be briefly touched upon and
farming in all its branches The domestic
animals in farming. poultry, Bookkeeping.
etc. Mr.. Nye is practical farmer and Is
now lecturing to raise funds to make the
farm pay. He has an upright farm In the
nloantains OF North Carolina, and VIII
speak briefly, but tersely. about how farm
ing il done in that State. Book farming and
farming by main strength; child life on the
farm: giddy life OF the farmers wife, eto
The morning times., 1895-10-26
PAGUE CRAzED BY DRINK
He Was irresponsible When He
Tried to Kill Crofton.
Had Acted Strangely Ever Since He
Took the Keeiey Cure-victim
OF Chronic Alcoholism.

Chicago, Oct. 25.-Four brother officers
of Lieut.. Pague testified to-day before the
court-martial at Fort Sheridan that in
their opinion the accused was the victim of
chronic alcoholism aud was not RESPONSE
bic for his actions al tue time he al tempted
TO kill Capt. Crofton. Their evidence ma
terially strengthened the plea Of insanity.
Major Girard, post surgeon, said that on
October Pague was suffering from an
acute attack OF alcoholic mania, superveu-
ing on chronic alcoholism.
Assistant Post Surgeon Woodruff testi-
lied that nc had attended the accused during
the past twelve months and recommended
several weeks ago tnat lie be placed under
restraint for six months and scientifically
treated Tor alcoholism.
Col Humphreys and Capt. Conrad. who
had been Intimately associated with Pague
for some years. told of many strange actions
he had performed when on duty, particularly
since he had taken the keeley cure.
Col. Humphreys added that in his opinion
Pague was insane.
The court ad Iourned until to-morrow W when
further evidence of q similar nature will
be offered.
The morning times., 1895-10-26
FEEL SURE OF SUCCESS.
Union Republican Club Listened to
Sanguine Speeches.

The Union Republican Club held regular
monthly meeting at its headquarters. VIII
lard's Hotel, last night. The meeting was
largely attended and the greatest enthusi.
asm was manifested. Thomas j. LASER
of New Hampshire, the president of the
organization, was in the chair, with G. s.
Emery, OF Vermont, as secretary.
After the reading OF the minutes of the
previous meeting the club proceeded to the
election OF sixty-one new members. The
new amendments to the constitution viii
be acted on at the next meeting, to be
held the last Friday in November.
A committee of three was appointed 10
secure suitable accommodations where the
members of the club may receive election
returns on the night of November 8.
Mr.. Stabler, of Montgomery county, Mary
land, made an address, in which he pre-
dicted Republican supremacy in his State
in the coming contest, and said he had
every reason to believe that German would
meet his Waterloo all along the line.
The morning times., 1895-10-26
contes. of Horseless Carriages.

An event which should attract consider
able interest and attention is the contest OF
motor cycles next week. The race has been
arranged from Chicago to Waukegon an"
return, n distance of over 100 miles. Over
forty different vehicles are already en-
tered. The Scientific American of the 18th
OF October has an interesting article, de-
s,ribng the conditions and names of the
competitors. Among the judges chosen Is
Gen. Wesley Merritt, chief electrician OF
Chicago, and president OF the Carriage
BIiIders' Assocat ion. GeEeral utility,
cost, speed and safety are all to be con
sjdered In the awards. The race is open
to the world. 1t is surprising to note that
most of the competitors are Westerners or
foreigners. Abroad these vehicles have
come into wide use. and at recent meeting
in the Champ de Mars, Paris, there were
over 1.2GO entries, driven by steam.
gasoline or electricity. Perhaps the most
promising motor power is the now easily
compressible gas. acetylene 1t Is concen-
trateG under comparatively light prcssures
nearly 4G0 times into liquid form, and in
portable vcsscis can he attached and sup
n;iei 10 aliunst any type Of gas engine In
n test at Philadelphia recently it is said
to have Developed double the force OF city
gas and to have left the exhaust perfectly
s.,ean T'.c vehicles can also obtain iightand
heat from the same supply OF gas II
The morning times., 1895-10-26
ELECTRICAL WORKERS. MEET.
Details for the Convention nlumlnf
tiOu Arranged

Details for the Convention nlum ina.
tion Arranged.
A largely attended meeting of Elec-
trical Workers Union, No. &c, was held
last evening at Schwarts' Hall, No. s27
Seventh street northwest: President r F.
Metzler in the chair.
Mr.. Segmund Silverberg was admitted to
active membership and Mr. Henry Hubble
reinstated. The following filed application
for active membership. F. E. Farnham.
Jos E. Henry. H. j. Worttreau and A. H.
Ross.
special committee was appointed to
confer with n committee from the Plum
bers' Union to regulate the matter of hang
ing combina ton fixtures
The contract for the building of the cleo
trio banner, to be used at the convention,
was warded to Geo. L. K eoch-
The committee on convention requested
the appointment of number of sub-com-
mitteeS.
The morning times., 1895-10-26
Trips to Fort Mnnrne

Strangers in the city who desire to see
the points of interest in and around Wash
ington will find the trip to Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk most enjoyable one. Besides
the harbor at Norfolk and the many attrac-
tons at Old Point Comfort, there are many
historic places en- route. including Mt.
Vernon and Fort Washington. Persons
going to the Atlanta Exposition will also
find this desirable route, as 1t breaks the
monotony OF continuous railroad travel.
The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company's boats leave the wharf, foot of
eth street. every evening at Z O'Clock,
arriving in Norfolk next morning at 1:30.
where connections are made with all
railroad and steamboat lines. For fur
ther information apply at the offices Of
the company at the wharf.
The morning times., 1895-10-26
DROVE LIKE A DEMON.
EIllOtt's Wagon Smashed Bugg,
and nm Electric Car

EIllOtt's Wagon Smashed a Buggy
and an Electric Car.
The gravel wagon of William p. Elliott
ran into an electric car and buggy on
High street near the power house about
Z O'Clock last evening.
Elliott drives a wagon for hauling stone
from Tenleytown 10 Fort Reno. near the
reservoir, and it is alleged last evening
he came down the grade on Thirty-secund
street extended at a terrific speed. at a
point opposite the electric power house
trolley car No. Al was Just rounding the
curve. The motouman shouted at Elliott
but he drove into the front platform OF the
car, which had been brought to a staDdstiu.
The horse carcened to one side and draw
ing the wagon behind him rushed into the
road again, dashing into the buggy of
John W. Banks, containing Banks and
two children. A wheel of the buggy was
taken off, the horse thrown down and the
occupants spilled into the read.
Elliott was put under arrest and was
sent to the Georgetown station on two
charges of fast and reckless driving.
The morning times., 1895-10-26
CROWNED WITH SUCCESS.
Sunior Endeavorers Receive Reports
on Their Country Home.

Sunior Endeavorers Receive Reports
on Their Country Home.
Nearly four hundred children gathered
at Keller Memorial Church on Thomas
Square last evening in grand union
meeting OF all the Junior Christian En-
deavor societies of the District.
The rally was called for the purpose
of receiving reports OF the country home
maintained by the young people during
the past summer at Falls Church. Va.
Rev. E. B. Bagby, president of the Ju-
nior Eudeayor Union and chaplain of the
House Of Representatives, opened the
meeting. which was led in prayer By Rev.
j. 8. Kiser, of Cleveland, Ohio.
The reports of the various district super
intendents showed the home 10 have been
o highly successful Institution.
An address by Superintendent Steel, Of
the home, concluded the meeting. 1t has
been decided by the Junior Endeavor
Union to reopen the home next spring and
II possible increase the capacity OF the
buildings.
The morning times., 1895-10-26
WOMEN WERE EXCLUDED.
Foot Guards Held Brilliant Stag Re-
ceDttop at the Ebbitt


The red parior of the Ebbitt House rang
with song and story last night, for that
hotel is the headquarters of the Governors
Foot Guards, of New Haven, and last night
this command gave an informal stag recep-
tion to some of its Washington friends.
Invitations were issned TO large number
OF the CONNECTICUT colony in Washington
and to scores of the non commissioned Of
ficers OF the National Guard of the District.
The scheduled time OF tiia arecepiionwasfrom
: to IL. but the merrymaking was pro-
longed till midnight.
Major Brown made brief speech OF well
come and called on Senator Hawley to re-
spond to the toast "The President" The
nutmeg Senator avoided politics and said
that the President. because of his position
as chief executive of the nation and as
commander in chief OF the army and navy.
had his perfect obedience.
Col. Moore said that Washington and its
Light Infantry welcomed the Foot Guards
with open arms. Treasurer Moyan made
a few remarks.
The morning times., 1895-10-26
AT GEN. PIXIES GRAVE.
Masons Pay Tribute 10 the Dead Chic
of Their Order.

of Their Order.
The Supreme Council OF the Thirty-third
Degree. Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite
of Free Masonry i'll the Southern Jurisdic-
ton, held a brief session at the House OF
The Temple last evening The principal
business transacted was in the revision
of the statutes.
J. Wakefield q. Ertlovdt, OF North Car
oiina. was Gro wned anactlve member OF the
Supreme Council.
The officers and members of the Su-
riT-nic Council laid aside the work of their
biennial session yesterday morning and
VISITED the grave OF the late Gen. Albert
Pike. at Arlington.
An eloquent GRAFTON in memory of the
distinguished Mason was delivered at his
Resting plac by Mr.. Theodore s. Paryin,
- adar 'ap,ds, the inspector general OF
I Iowa. The speaker was introduced by
Judge Thomas II. Casweil, the grand COM
ii...s.t.er oi I.e Supreme Coiincil
The morning times., 1895-10-26
MISS DAVIDSON REPLIES.
Says Pearsons VIII Was Made of His
Own Free Action

Own Free Action.
The answer of Mr.. Paul Pearson and Miss
Sarah E. Davidson TO the caveat TO the W i'll
of Henry NJ. Pearson. filed the 18th instant
by Miss Annie Pearson, his sister, was
filed yesterday afternoon with the register
of wills.
Mr.. Pearson and Miss Davidson, a brother
and friend, respectively, of the deceased
and his beneficiaries under the viii, MAIN
tanned that the viii was good and was
drawn in due form according to law.
They also held that the testator was in
his sound mind and as uninfluenced by
Miss Davidson or anyone else when he
made the will, all of which was al
legged to the contrary by Miss Pearson.
The brother and friend asked that the
matter he certified TO the circuit court
to be decided by jury.
Miss Davidson was friend of Mr.. Henry
NJ. Pearson and was q frequent visitor
upon him during his final illness. He
wilied her a considerable share of his
estate. The mans sister filed caveat to
the win alleging that it had been obtained
by fraud.
The morning times., 1895-10-26
BIT HER REsCUER.
Ha ma n Day Did Not Wish to He Saved
From Suicide.

Ha nna n Day DID Not WISH 10 He saved
From Suicide.
Policeman Pierce is carrying around
terribly iacerated finger. the result of
trying to arrest Hannah Day, q colored
W oman, who attempted 20 commit suicide
by drow ming herself in the canal night
before last.
While Officers Pierce and Gilmore were
paIrolIing their beat on Thirty second
street they heard shouting and distress
calls in the direction OF the canal
They found several men trying tD hold
n won.an who was making strenuous ef-
Snrts To spring into thc " ater. The police
en- placed the woman. who gave her
same as Hannah Day, under arrest and
had 10 carry her bodily to patrol box.
On the way the woman grabbed Pierce's
finger between her teeth and nearly bit
il off
The morning times., 1895-10-26
CAUGHT IN THE ACT.

Mr. Challice Found an ex-Servaut In
His House Mt Daybreak.
William P. Challice, an employe in the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing, resid-
ing at No. 1908 Twenty fourth s.reet north
west, was awakened about 4 O'Clock yes
terday morning by a noise in the lower
portion of his residence.
Going down stairs he found that rear
window on the first floor had been forced.
In a lower room he discovered an ex-
servant girl named Pleasant Grady. Sum-
moning Policeman O'Brien he had the girl
locked up in the Third precinct station on
the charge of housebreaking in the night.
The morning times., 1895-10-26
One Officer Did IT.

Policeman William F. Bloom, of No. 6,
made Il singlc-handed raid last night on
the disorderly characters in Prather's al
ley. He locked up Alice Jackson, who re-
ceived bad cash on her hand while fight
ing with man named orter, also John
st. Clair, a one-legged colored man, and
Wilson Gilmore, who was loud, profane,
and drunk.
The morning times., 1895-10-26
aBlnod Wine -

The Louis Dandciin Comrany, in order
to. Introduce their wonderful remedy,
blood Wine" in Washington. have estab-
iished a dispensary at Mertz's drug store.
Eleventh and F streets, and free sample
will be given to anyone wishing 10 test its
miraculous power. 1t has no equal as q
cure for blood kidney aud liver troubles.
The morning times., 1895-10-26
EXCLusEYE AGENTs EoR. THE

EXCLUSIVE AGENTS FOR THE
FOLLOW iNtI NAMED STANDARD IN
STRUMENTS:
THAT WONDERFUL WEBER TONE is
found only in the WEBER PIANO.
DECKER BROS PIANOS-Nothing bet
ter made.
FisC HER PIANos-old, tried, and true
100, 900 made.
ESTEY PfANOS-The name a guara ntee
IVES * POND PIANOS-Fine as silk
ESTEY CIRCUMSTANCES in the lead
300,0 900 made.
ESTEY PHoNORIUM-A great advance
in organ making.
THE AEoLiAN-The most wonderful of
Instruments
THE sYMPHoNIoN-PIay any number
of tunes.
PAiLLARD's SWISS MUSIC BOXES
The very best.
BAY STATE GUITARS AND MANDo-
LINS-The highest grade.
SHEET MUSIC AND MUSIC BOOKS
An immense stock.
Musical instruments of every description.
from JEWSHARP ] to a CONCERT GRAND
PIANO or a GREAT CHURCH ORGAN.
Bargains in SECOND HAND PIANOS
AND ORGANS.
Pianos for rent at moderate rates Tun-
Ing and repairing OF all kinds of instru-
ments. Old instruments taken in exchange.
Our prices are low-our terms most
SANDERS & -sTAYMAN,
PERCY S. FOSTER, Manager,
934 st. NV, Washington. ID G..
The morning times., 1895-10-26
LIFE UNDERWRITERS.
National Association Chooses Its Of

ficers for the Coming Year.
Philadelphia. Oct. 25.-At to-day's ses
sion of the National Association of Life
Insurance Underwrit convention the
follow ing officers were unanimously elected:
Presiocnt, Benjamin 5. talei. Bnsion;
secretary. L. D. Drewry, Tennessee; Eli
ID. Weeks, Connecticut, treasurer; ex-
ecutiye committee, George F. Hadiey.
New York: d. S. Hendrick, OF Washington;
]. W. Harris, Waco. Tex: James l..
johnson, Massachusetts; E. d. Schoiield,
of Maine. To fill the unexpired term or
Mr.. Calef in the committeee, ]. 8. Norris,
of Milwaukee.
The morning times., 1895-10-26
For Cruelty 10 n Horse.

Humane Officer James r. Rabbit swore
out a arrant yesterday for John u. NC
Keever, the stable boss of the Washington
Brick Company for cruelty TO animals, i'll
W orkinC horse with large sore on lis
shoulder. Later Mckeever appeared at
the Third precinct police station and put
nm collateral for his appearance in the
noIice colrt to- day.
The morning times., 1895-10-26
FREE THINK ERS MEET.
Three Days Session Begun In HarleI
Hall, New York.

Three Days Session Begun In Ha arlem
Hall, New York.
New York. Oct. 25.-The national con-
gress of Free Thinkers was commenced this
morning at Hartman Hall. 1t is to con-
tinue three days.
Among those present this morning were
S. p Putnam, president of the Free Thought
t.u,.ratlI:i aEi American Secular Union,
George +. Mcdonald. Mrs. Grace Mcdonald.
H. w. Faber, professor and Mrs. Parkhurst,
OF Brooklyn, DR.. s. W. Wetmore, Buffalo.
George L. Pratt. of Ridgeway, n. Y.
President Putnam read paper on Rome.
or Reason, Which," He also appointed
Susan II. wixon chairman of the committee
on nomination. and DR.. Foote, jr-, chairman
of the committee on amendments
The morning times., 1895-10-26
Cant. Peunv Nor Satisrac,orv

1t was stated at the Bureau of Indian
Affairs yesterday that the reason of the
change OF Indian agents at the Pine Ridge
Indian agency was because Capt. Penny,
U. s. A, was not administering affairs
there in accord with the wishes of the
Indian Bureau, and Capt. William II.
Clapp was appointed as his successor
The morning times., 1895-10-26
Funerolos Ex.Goverror Ames.

North East on, Mass, Oct 25.-The
funeral Of exGov. Ames was held from the
Church of the Unity at 2:30 O'Clock this
afternoon. Among those in attendance
were Gov. Grecnhaige, cx-Govs. Boutwell,,
Bracket, and Robinson, Adit. Gen. Dalton.
several members of Gov. Ames' staff, ex-
ecutive councillors, and many ex-members
of former State Governments.
The morning times., 1895-10-26
EFFECTS OF FREE WOOL,
Uruquay's Importations TO This Coun-
try Largely Increased.

try Largely Increased.
Consul General Murguiondo, OF Uruguay,
has written the Bureau of American Re-
publics that owing TO free entry of wool,
under the Wilson bill. the importations
OF fine wool and other products, from the
1st of January to the 3Oth of June. 1895,
amount in value to 81 ,641,T53 while
the iuportations for the entire year OF Il S94.
from Uruguay to the United States. enly
reached 81 l,424,295 80, an increase of
S217, ,4o7 20 for the first six months over
last years entire importation.
The expectations from the United States
to Uruguay for the six months, from 1st
of January to 3Oth Of June, 1895, were
of value of S6OS, ,297.3O.
The morning times., 1895-10-26
spoiled Her SISTERS Pretty Fac

Columbus, o., Oct. 25.-Miss Hattie Case,
of Elmwood, jealous because Elmer Temple,
an employe or her father, paid more at
tention to her sister Helen than to her,
slasl;ed Helen's face With razor spoil
ing her pretty face. The sirlsar daughters
of Marcus Case, farmer, and Miss Helen
teaches the district school in the neighbor.
hOod
The morning times., 1895-10-26
Silver in His Eve.

While working about a foundry yester-
day afternoon Henry w. Teppett. an IRON
worker, twenty-one years of age, of No.
623 Maryland avenue southwest. had his
right eye injured by a piece of flying metal
Hospital
The morning times., 1895-10-26
Rup Over by a Wagon.

Bette Poindexter, colored, was run over
by a wagon on Water street. Georgeto wn,
Yesterday, receiving a badly bruised leg.
She was treated at the Emergency Hos
pital.
The morning times., 1895-10-26
Ellis Mills RETURN.

1t is said at the State Department that
there is nothing significant in the arrival
in San Francisco of Mr.. Ellis Mills, United
States consul general at Honolulu. Mr..
Mills recently obtained leave of absence
for sixty days and would have been in
America sooner if the cholera outbreak in
Hawaii had not prevented his departure.
The morning times., 1895-10-26
DURRAhT's CASE PLEADED
Gen. Dickinson Talks to the Jury
for Five Hours.
THAT COLLEGE ROLL CALL

Counsel Contends 1t Is the Pivotal
Point-As II Showed Prisoners Pres
tiice 1t Was Proof Positive He Was
There-visit TO Blanche Lamont's
Aunt the Night of the Murder.
The morning times., 1895-10-26
JOHN j. TILLETT.
Death of a Rising Young Man in
Charlottesville.
lSpecial TO The Times \

Manassas, Va. Oct. 25.-Jno- J. Tillett,
of this place. who has been holding a po-
sition on The Times for some time as cir
culation manager. died in charlottesville
Va. this morning of typhoid fever.
He was tlAcl. >icN i.t-t-- { yo weeks age
and was unable to come home.
His father and mother. Mr.. and Mrs.
j. r. Tillett. were with him when he died.
His death is sad blow to them. he being
their only child in whom were conferred,
Justly. all their hopes ana pridc.
He was much thought OF by all who
knew him. and will be greatly missed in
this community.
The morning times., 1895-10-26
Hot Asbes Caused II

A slight fire occurred about 1:3O O'Clock
yesterday in shed in the rear Of No.
2325 G street northwest. owned by John
Collins. Hot ashes thrown in a barrel
caused it.
The morning times., 1895-10-26
Another splendid show

Another splendid show
ing of LAMPS and
SHADES here now. Seems
as if we couldn't ever get
stock enough, though, and
these may all be gone by the
middle of next week.
BANQUET LAMP, with gold base and
fouut, silver flgu:e of cupid, up
holiing fount. .--.---.--......-.Sl 81. rs
NEW SHADES, in new colorlngs, at
specially low prices. oia ones a, 50 per
cent discount
ONYX TABLE,wth gracefully shaped
solid brass legs. gilt frame aud SHELF
..-...-.'..- So 9o'oo
OAK FINISH TABLE, with shelf, top
einches square, value $3.50 for. 95 C
The morning times., 1895-10-26
Has a Nice overcoat.

s. W. Flynn, of No. 936 Eighth street
northwest, reported to Policeman R. H.
Wood, OF the First precinct, last evening.
that a sneak thief entered the basement
of his residence and stole from the hat-racs
his IiyhJ oyercoat.
The morning times., 1895-10-26
Deniea the aIniIs

The Postoffice Department has issued
an order against the Brown Chemical Com
pany, OF Chicago, H., denying them the
privileges of the mails for violation OF the
postal rules and regulations.
The morning times., 1895-10-26

President May Have Heard It.
Augustus J. Turner. thirty years of age.
used profanity in the vicinity of the White
House yesterday. for which he had to leave
So collateral at No station at the in
stigation of Policeman Elgin.
The morning times., 1895-10-26
Found Dead in His Room

william Watts. cniured, died some time
Thursday night. in his home. No. 922
Shows court northwest. The body was
discovered about 7:30 O'Clock yesterday
morning and the coroner notified