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The Washington times., 1895-01-24

tem diseases OF the skin and blood, sexual
weakness, and all chronic or long standing
troubles affecting the lungs, throat, heart,
stomach, liver, kidneys, bladder, bowels. or
any other organ. Young or middle-aged
men suffering from the results OF their own
follies. vices, or excesses; men about to
marry, who are conscious of any impedi-
ment or disqualification to happy marriage,
or those who feel their strength and vigor
declining, should consult DR.. Walker. To
reach and reclaim such unfortunates has
been one of his aims, and he has been the
means of restoring hundreds OF such cases TO
health. strength, and happiness.
He is constantly receiving flattering testi-
monials from grateful patients he has cured.
and dozens of them can be seen at his office
by any one who desires to investigate.
DR.. Walker may be consulted free OF
charge, personally or by letter. His we'll
known santarium is at 1411 Pennsylvania
avenue, adjoining Wizards Hotel. Office
hours, 10 a. m. TO 5 p. M; Wednesday and
Saturday evenings, to 8: Sundays, 10 to II.
Charges for treatment very low.
All interviews and correspondence sacredly
confidential. No cases made public without
consent of natientE
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HOSPITAL FoRINRRRIATEs.
Representative Merediths Bill for Such
One i'll the District,

Representative Merediths Bill for Such n
One i'll the District
Among the measures introduced in the
House of Representatives yesterday was one
by Mr. Meredith, of Virginia, which proposes
to authorize and direct the. Commissioners to
establish hospital for inebriates in the D is
trict of Columbia.
The bill provides for medical superin-
tendent at an annual salary of 81 800; hos
pital steward, 5000: male attendant. $3.50;
matron, $500; cook, $50; laundress. $40;
female servant, $40. All acquisitions for
supplies are TO be made by the Commis-
sioners, subject to inspection by the superin-
tendent of charities, who shall also recon-
mend the annual appropriations. The Com
missioners are authorized to lease premises
suitable for such a hospital at a price not ex-
ceeding 81 800 annually.
The persons TO be treated at such hospital
are. first, those committed by the criminal
court, the judges OF which may commit. for a
period not exceeding ninety days. any person
convicted of the habitual use OF alcoholic
liquors, who might otherwise be amenable TO
commitment to the workhouse and such per-
son may be discharged by the superintendent
when cured; second, persons recommended
for treatment by the Commissioners, and
third, persons applying for treatment at a
compensation of not less than SO a week.
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GEN. BENET'S FUNERAL.
Services at ST. Johns Episcopal Churs
and Interment at Arlington.

Services at ST. Johns Episcopal Church
and Interment at Arlington.
The funeral services of Gen. stephen Y.
Benet, U. S. A., retired who died at the age of
sixty-eight, Tuesday afternoon, will be held
from his late residence, No. 17l7 @ street, to-
morrow at 2 p. m. The services will be per-
formed by the Rev. Mackaye Smith, of ST.
Johns p E. Church, after which the remains
will be taken to Arlington Cemetery, where
they will he inferred. Gen. Benet leaves a
wife and two sons.
The pall-bearers are Gems. r. C. Drum,
Robert McFeeley. D. w. .Flagler. A. Beard,
J. g. Parke, c. McKeever. S. B. Holabird, B.
Dubarry, Joseph II. Watmouth, and B. W..
Robertson. and Admiral J. J. Almy.
Gen. Benet was born at st. Augustine,
Fla, January -, 1927. He was graduated
from West Point Military Academy in 1S49
with the rank OF breyet lieutenant. In 1861
he was promoted to the rank of captain and
in 1866 to major. In 1874 he was promoted
again, being made hrigadier general and
chietrof ordnance at Frankfort Arsenal, near
Philadelphia which position he held until
retired in 1891,
Gen. Benet was an authority on military
discipline, having written a treatise on mill
tary law and courts martial.t,,s 80 ..r~,.
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Notes from the Courts.

Rosa 2. Suit yesterday sued Nellie f.
Brooks and others for reconveyance to her
of lot 9, Good Hope Park, upon cancellation
OF notes for S703. The deed for the land
from her to Thomas r. Brooks, to secure
Brooks 5000, she says was recorded and
made valid without due notice to her. The
defendants are Brooks heirs.
Estes & Lauriat, of Boston. book dealers.
yesterday sued John Paul Jones to recover a
judgment obtained last week for 1858 and
costs, and asks the sale of Jones equity on
lot 1873. square SO.
The trial of the suit of George W. Moseby
for $4,000 damages from the Washington
and Georgetown Railroad Company, was be-
gun before Sudge Bradley yesterday.
Moseby was hurt by the cars at Seventh and
Pennsylvania avenue early in 1898.
Charles J. Klein and wife sold yesterday to
O. S. Taylor the poolroom outfit at No. 1881
Seventh stree; northwest for S5
The court record in yesterdays TIMES
omitted by typographical error. to state that
Samuel Bieber was given a verdict of $3.50 03,
with interest. in Il suit against James F.
Brown.
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JUST A cHILDs BILL.

1t Proposes That the United States Guar
antee $500, 100000 Railroad Bonds.
Representative Childs, OF Illinois, in
troduced bill yesterday which is positively
gorgeous in its purposes. In the first place
it gives a charter to the National Central
Railway, which is intended to spread clear
across the country 1t is to run from New
York to San Francisco, using either steam or
electricity as motive power, and it can me-
ander through whatever States it pleases.
The bill declares that If steam is used mail
and passenger trains must make not less than
| fifty miles an hour, but when electricity is ap-
piled this rate OF speed must be doubled.
Eight ine0rporators are named.
If the National Railway Company so elects,
says the eighteenth section. the United States
shall guarantee The interest on the company's
! bonds TO the amount of three per cent. per
annum payable in three installments each
year. and the bonds are to be payable in fifty
years. If the company defaults in paving
said interest the United States may take pos
session of the roa1.
The Washington times., 1895-01-24
BASKETBALL LEAGUE GAME.

Light Infantry Team Wins One from the
Carroll Institute Lads.
In the game OF basketball played at Car
roll Institute last night between the home
team and Washington Light Infantry Capt.
Howard, of the Institute, presented a patched
up team, which had on it four of the reserves.
who took the places of Bauby, DAILY, Pierson,
and Shea, who were injured in a recent game.
The soldier boys won by the score of to 3.
and the CAROLS deserve credit for the good
showing made, considering the great odds
against them.
The game was clean, open passing, and a
well played one. the Infantry excelling in
team and interference play. McClosky, OF
Carroll Institute. distinguished himself by
making all the goals for his side.
The teams lined I'D as follows:
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HEBREW CHARITY BALL.

Lavish Preparations Have Been Made and
Magnificent Affair is Promised.
The third apnual ball in aid of the United
Hebrew Charities takes place tonight at the
National Rifles hall on G street. This
worthy undertaking. which has been so sue
cessfuI in years past, is quite the event IN the
Jewish social year, and the preparations,
which have been lavish, argue that the ball
tonight will surpass in magnitlcence any of
its predecessors.
Much interest has been taken in its sue
cess and large attendance is expected by
the members of the board of the society, and
1t is certain that q considerable sum will be
realized to avert the threatened large defi-
cheney in the funds owing to the demands
made upon the society.
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GAS ENDS ANOTHER LIFE.
Bristol House Lojger Identified as
Walter MattingIy, of This City.

Bristol House Loiger Identified as T.
Walter Mattingly, of This City.
The unknown man who was found dead
in bed at the Bristol House, No. 10J6 Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest, about 9 O'Clock yes
terday afternoon. has been identified as Mr..
T. Walter Mattingly, the eldest son OF De-
tective Joseph w. Mattingly, of police head
qusrters. When deceased was found in q third
story front room the gas was turned on at
full head and he had evidently been dead for
a number of hours. He WAS thirty-six years
OF age and acting chief clerk under Major
Davis in the war records division of the War
Department, where he was popular and we'll
liked by all his associates.
Coroner Hammett was notified, and after
viewing the body and investigating the cir
cumstances attending Mr.. Mattingly's demise
gave certificate of death from suffoeation
by Illuminating gas. There is theory that
deceased committed suicide by turning on
the gas after he had blown out the candle,
with which each guest OF the Bristol is pro-
yIded when retiring for the night. The stop
cock of the solitary gas bracket in the room
works so hard that it il necessary to use both
hands in turning it. II the theory of suicide
is correct, Mr.. Mattingiy' friend here, and
they are numerous, say his mind was unbal-
anced at the time, owing TO the great grief he
has experienced since the loss Of his wife
about eighteen months ago
He thought the world and all of his wife.
said one Of his former companions 10 TINES
reporter last night, ''and since her death has
not been the same man be was before. / am
convinced that if he turned on the gas il wa:
owing to one OF his periodical attacks caused
by recurring Sadness
The deceased had beea residing with bis
father, mother. and brothers. at No. 152;
Fifth street northwest. He leaves one child
an interesting aud sweet-faced infant that i:
just commencing to toddle about For
long time Mr.. aIaitinglY was Il telegraph
operator. He has also written many able anC
interesting war articles for the newspapers
and went to Chicago some time ago to intro
duce the rapid automatic telegraph system
soon after it came into use His funeral vii
take place from his late home and will NJ
doubt be largely attended, owing to his pop
ularity.
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BANKER HooRE's BILL.

Dismissed by Judge Hagner-Carried TO
the Court of Appeals.
Judge Hagner yesterday dismissed the bill
of John F. Moore, the New York banker. who
sought to enioin Commissioner OF Internal
Revenue Joseph Miller from proceeding to
collect the per cent. tax on Mr.. Moores an
nual income, which is in excess of 1000.
Judge Wilson, of counsel for Moore, was
granted leave to amend the bill before carry
ing the case to the court of appeals. II Judge
Hagner is sustained then the questions will
be taken to the United States Supreme Court.
Ex-senator Edmunds is of counsel for Mr..
Moore
The Washington times., 1895-01-24
INYEIGLBD INTO AN ALLEY.

Assault Attempted on Eliza Tyler by VIII
liam Catlctt and William Green.
assault On Eliza Tyler, colored, by William
Catlett and William Green. young colored
men. was frustrated, and the culprlts ar
rested by Policemen Bowie and Anderson
last evening.
Green inveigled the woman into house in
O'Neills court, between Second and Third
I and q streets southwest, by telling her she
was wanted there by her sister. Eliza was
then locked in a room and the two men at
tempted 10 assault her.
The Womans screams attracted the police
men. who quickly overpowered the wretches
They Will be tried in the police court this
forenoon
The Washington times., 1895-01-24
WILLARD HALL.
Strange Scenes and an Interesting
Lecture.
Drs. Henion and Evans Excel All Others In
Magnetic Power.

Willard Hall every morning from 10 to II
o'clock is the scene of many marvellous and
strange experiences. People who are inter-
ested in their own good health and physical
condition can easily convince themselves that
Drs. Henion and Evans stand at the head Of
all magnetic physicians. Their description
OF disease and illustrated lectures in Willard
Hall every morning from 10 to IL o'clock
when they heal the sick free, are the most in
structive and interesting lectures ever
given IN this city This is not mere asser-
ton. but positive fact, and that such lectures
are never given outside OF a medical college is
another fact. All any one has to do is to 90
TO Willard Hall and see and hear for them
selves.
Each lecture is illustrated by large oil
painted charts. showing the various organs
Of the body, both in health and disease
They have the largest and only fuli cabinet
OF the kind in America Read the following
testimonials. which are selected from among
the many which have been voluntarily pre-
sented to them during the past few davs. not
only by persons cured by them during the
past two weeks, but from those whom they
cured during their former visit three wears
ago, all of which can be referred to by call
ing at their rooms at Willard's Hotel
Mrs. E. ]. Fickhn. residing at 40 Eleventh
street northwest, called and left her state
A4-NA-A wan biiO 0ONtOLS EOACcEu4IS LLt cure OF
her son. who for six years suffered with epi-
lepue fits, having as many as three hard fits
IN twelve hours. The young man was treated
by Dr. Henion during his former visit 70
Washington three years ago, who effected a
perfect and permanent cure. he not having a
symptom OF the disease in the past three
years. He may be referred to.
LARGE OVARIAN TUNOR CURED.
Mrs. Jennie Goddard, residing at 32l I
street northeast, was suffering from an ova-
rian tumor OF an immense size, and had been
advised by her physicians TO submit 10
surgical operation for its removal. and. in
fact. was preparing to have the operation
performed when she applied TO DIR. Henion
three years ago, who cured her by magnetic
treatment alone, removing the tumor per-
fectly by absorption. This lady can also be
referred to.
The above cases do not stand alone as mon
uments of Drs. Henion and Evans skill and
wonderful magnetic power over disease
They can refer You to scores of cases, not
only Of epilepsy, tumors. &c, but cases OF
every known disease thar they permanently
cured after all other physicians have failed.
Drs. Henion and Evans can be consulted as
their rooms at Wizards Hotel free from a.
m. until p. ID. of each day for months to
come. The entrance to their consulting
rooms at the hotel is on L street. Do not
fail to hear their lectures and witness their
cures in Willard Hall every morning from 10
to II o'clock
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sLAsHEDBYADK DRUNKEN MARINE
Carpenter Dorsey Met Him in Order to
Fight to n Finish.

Carpenter Dorsey Met Him in Order TO
Fight TO a Finish.
William Dorsey, white carpenter, was
terribly slashed with long-bladed pocket
knife II the hands of Nicholas Kelly, ma
rine, during a drunken fight last evening in
a shanty, No. l06 Carroll avenue, near First
street southwest.
Kelly aud Dorsey had fight several nights
ago. and last evening the marine was sum-
moned to the shanty. which is presided over
by a negress, to continue the fight TO a finish
Kelly claims that Dorsey barred the door
after he had entered the place. and he pro-
duced his knife and used it TO protect him
self Dorsey's injuries CONSIST of deep stab
wounds OF the arm, hip forehead. and scalp
He was soaked in blood when taken to the
Emergency Hospital and treated by DIR.
Shortlege.
Kelly was arrested by Policemen Baur and
Termillon. He has been stationed for some
time past at the Marine Barracks. on Eighth
street southeast. The injured man resides at
No. 790 Ninth street northwest. The fight is
said 10 have been over the colored woman
who lives in the Carroll avenue shanty.
The Washington times., 1895-01-24
Real Estate Transfer

Deeds of real estate were filed yesterday for
record as follows: John W. Wood to William
H Lewis, part lot 4, section g. st. Elizabeth,
5000. C. H. Bates to II. W. Reed. lot 81,
square 965, subject to S3,41s trust, S9O45 So
Charles J. Early, trustee to Henry E. Ham
son. lots 131. 1872, 1873, and 134. Leighton SUBJ
Mount Pleasant and Pleasant Plains. S10
Charles r. Pickford to Thomas II. Plckford
lot 81, square 90, SO. William Saunders to
Mary ]. Hailstock, lot 8, Nottingham, $10
George Barnes and wife TO James Wilson,
part lot 8. section Barry Farm Go correct
error, $40. J. r. ElIerson and wife and O.
Wemple and wife to A. G. Murdaugh, lot g.
block 90, $40. Archibald C. Walter and wife
to Henry b. Duley. part lot 5, square 9O2
subject to SO. $50 trust
The Washington times., 1895-01-24
ALEXANDRIA HAPPENINGS.

Walter Turner, resident of Washington.
was brought before Commissioner John S.
Fowler yesterday evening on q charge OF
hunting ON the national reservation at Ar
lington. He was released under bond for his
appearance at the July term of the court
Miss Ida R. Lyes. daughter of Mr.. Lambert
D. Lyles. corporation market master. last
night became the bride of Mr. John Curtin, a
well-known engineer on the Southern Rail-
way. The ceremony took place at the par
sonage OF the NJ E. Church South at 8:45
o'clock, and was performed by the Rev.
Thomas e. Carson.
Mr. Archie E. Richards. a well-known
young merchant of this city, and Miss Burk-
holder were married yesterday at the resi-
dence of the bride, in Anandale, Fairfax
county.
The Washington times., 1895-01-24
Masonic Veteran As ociation Banuuet.
Gnnd chaer fratnrnaI santimants oratnrr


Good cheer, fraternal sentiments, oratory,
and poetry marked the seventeenth annual
dinner OF the Masonic Veteran Association
of the District of Columbia, at the National
Hotel last evening.
The post prandial was opened by remarks
by the yenera bic president. Brother C. W.
Bennett. who was followed by distinguished
brethren in response'to various toasts, among
whom were: David G. Dixon, grand master
of the District of Columbia; F. L. Campbell,
grand high priest Of the District OF Columbia
Noble ID. Larner, president of the Washington
Veteran Masonic Association; j. Ii. Hopkins.
past grand commander of the Grand Com
mandery of the United States; F. A. Reid
senior grand warden of the grand lodge of
Virginia; Senator Stoekdale. OF Mississippi
Rev. A. f. Perkins, Of Alameda. Cal; Hon. C.
H. Mansur, Hon. Simon Wolf, and S. s. Bur-
dette.
A toast in silence was drank to the memory
OF the late Gen. Albert Pike, the first presi-
dent Of the association.
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And STILL THEY COME.

Mr.. Harry B. Koch, one of the best knowni
most popular, and energetic of Washington's
young business men. whose handsome jewelry
establishment is at the corner OF Third street
and Pennsylvania avenue southeast, says:
II have been a sufferer for the past year from
indigestion of catarrhal nature and nervous
dyspepsia. During the past six months my
sufferings have been such as to interfere
with my attention to business. l had con-
stantly sour stomach and pains across my
chest. l tried doctor after doctor without
obtaining any relief. Having read in the
papers of the remarkable cures of DR.. Walker.
placed myself in his hands. The result has
been marvellous. l have better appetite
than | have had for years; my sleep is restful
ana / wake refreshed; l feel like a new man.
All my dyspepsia and nervous symptoms have
disappeared, and 1 am gaining flesh every
day. 1 have lived In Washington four years.
/ reside at 322 G street southeast, and my
place of business is at the corner of Third
street and Pennsylvania avenue southeast,
where l shall be happy to verify this state
menf in person."
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9Th
day OF November, 1894.
NJ. A. BAILEYdER.
Notary Public.
G. L. Grandon. of the firm of Davis IL
Grnndon iawalarc Tranton ,yh0 wae
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Men of Washington, Here's Your Chance.

Men OF Washington, Here's Your Chance.
The numerous clothing dealers of Washing
ton are just now telling in glowing words
bout their undersellipg- pg-how they are almost
giving goods away and naming prices that
no other store OF earth can match. Now. If
some of the more susceptible people wha quite
naturally, are in doubt, would call at H
Friedlander d Bro. S stores, corner Ninth and
streets. where the great assignee sale for
the benefit of the creditors of the bankrupt
Reed, Harrou & Co., of Harrisburg. Pa. is in
progress. their amazement could know no
bounds. Such prices as are there being
quoted for good fashionable clothing are and
will always remain unparalleled. 1t will pay
the men of Washington to call ana investi-
gate
The Washington times., 1895-01-24
Patent office Criticised.

The suit of Caleb w. Durham against the
Commissioner of Patents was argued before
the court of appeals yesterday. Ex-Post-
master General Don Dickinson appeared in
the case and it is understood criticised the
Patent Office severely. saying an expert
ought to be employed who could treat intelli-
gently such questions as here involved before
the case was passed upon.
The Washington times., 1895-01-24

cured by DIR. Walker of
a severe case of hemor-
rhoids OF long standing.
says: add my name to
the numberless majority
who regard DR.. Walker
as the best and most
successful physician in
the United States.
DIR. r.. A. Walker is
certainly the leading
specialist in the treat
ment of all disorders of
brain and nervous sys-
The Washington times., 1895-01-24
One Term for the President

The House Committee on the Election OF
President and Vice President yesterday
agreed to report JOINT resolution amending
President shall be eligible 10 serve but one
term.
The Washington times., 1895-01-24
smallnox situation Is clear

Smallpox SltuatIon Is Clear.
The smallpox scare at the Jail has subsidized,
and Prisoner Cotton is now reported to be
well and able to eat his full rations of Jail
food. One suspected case was reported last
night, but it proved TO be the same cid story
of 'bad cold -
The Washington times., 1895-01-24

A glass Of beer at bedtime induces calm and
refreshing slumber if it is pure and unadulter-
ated. Such is Val Biatz popular Milwaukee
beer. F. II. FINLEY & Son,
Phone, 541. 1906 street northwest.
The Washington times., 1895-01-24
Gasoline causes Another BIaze.

gasoline stove set fire TO bedspread and
caused & small blaze in the house OF William
]. Broadbach. No. So Myrtle street northwest,
st 9:2e O'Clock last night
The Washington times., 1895-01-24

Indigestion leads to insomnia, Val BIatz Mil
waukee Beer banishes both. Pure, unadulter-
ated, fresh and sparkling f. II. Finley & SoEs
l2O6 ID street northwest. Phone 541.
The Washington times., 1895-01-24

score-W LL,5C l., 3. Goals-W L. l.
j. Schafhirt 3: Heydler, /; Lee, l. C INC
Closkey, g. Referee-Sid Bieber Umpire
w. G. Belts. Scorer. Wood.
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A Hat Rack
Special
Today.

That SA.oO Hat Rack of
ours is not to be duplicated
under $7.OO. It's a splendid
rack-of solid oak, with
French Bevel Plate Mirror,
brass trimmings, and UNI
brelIa stand. S4.oO buys it
to-day.
Hat Racks haven't the
monopoly of the price cuts
here. Everything in the
house is selling under it's
usual price. Furniture. Car
pets, Wall Papers, Uphoi-
steries, Lace Curtains, Por-
tieres-and everything else
you'd expect to find in a
first-class, up-to-date Fur
niture establishment. A lot
of Misfit Rugs or Bordered
Carpets are down to nearly
HALF PRICE.
And then, to make buying
doubiy easy, we offer you
CREDIT if you want it-not
the credit you'll usually get
that where interest is tackled
on to the price-notes have
to be signed, and interest
paid on them-but CREDIT
that buys at Cash prices
and the lowest of those
without notes and without
interest.
The Washington times., 1895-01-24

Owing to the urgent request of many the Free
Healing Clinics SO generously given by DR.. Da
mon win be continued every afternoon, except
Wednesday and Saturday, dur ng the week
Doors open at 1880 Admission Free
Private Office, COS 18TH St n. W.
The Washington times., 1895-01-24

G. L. Grandon. of the firm of Davis Il
Grandon, jewellers Trenton. n. j.. who was