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The evening times., 1895-11-19
FAMOUS SUIT ENDED.
Il. 7. Crowley Gains Lands Worth
Millions From Northern Pacific.

Il. T. Crowley GnfnS IandS Worth
Millions From Northern Pacific.
Spokane WASH, Nov. ia contest of
ten years standing over the title to 12O
acres of land in the heart Of the city,
which has been waged between H. T.
Crowley and the Northern Pacific Railway,
was yesterday practically settled in favor
of the former by the United States Supreme
Court.
The land is valued at 81 1000 900 to
S2.OOO,OOO. The tract has become famous
from the fact that IL has been scene of
bloudshed during the years that it was in
litigation, when jumpers took possession
and were forcibly evicted.
Many fine buildings have been built on
this land, the owners Of which have no title
TO the ground.
The evening times., 1895-11-19
LONG TERMS FOR ROBBERS.
Judge Cox Gave McMa nsy and Dunca
Four Years Each.

Four Years Each.
Michael McMansy and James Duncan, two
of three men under conviction for larceny
from the person, were sentenced today by
Justice Cox in criminal court No. 2 to a
term OF four years Imprisonment each In
the Albany penitentiary. The third man
Implicated, IT is understood, may get a
new trial.
The crime charged Is for enticing a
stranger to an unfrequented spot near the
Capitol grounds and robbng him of S25.
1T looks to me-" said his honor, THAT
the case presents more Of the features of
highway robbery than Of larceny. 1 shall
sentence the prisoners to four years each,
and good behavior in prison will serve to
reduce the term"
The evening times., 1895-11-19
STREET EXTENSION CASE.
Court POstpOneS Further COnsidera.
II Iys,fil IlluI,da1- Naxf

tiOn of 1t Until Thursday Next.
Property-owners on the line of the pro-
posed extension of Thirty-seventh street
from Back street to Tenleytown road are
resisting the condemnation proceedings
upon the grounds that in providing for the
proposed extension the District COmmis-
sioners have departed absolutely from the
provisions of the act under which they
claim authority.
The case was heard yesterday, as stated
in The Morning Times of today. upon n
motion of Attorney Thomas to appoint q
commission to assess damages, and upon
objection being filed, the court postponed
the further consideration until Thursday
morning.
The Commissioners counsel is assisted
by Assistant United States Attorney Tracy
L.-Jeffords and the propcrty-owners are
represented by Gordon & Gordon.
The evening times., 1895-11-19
: DUDLEY is A MURDERER.
Injuries He Inflicted Upon Nellie Arm
sfend Have Proved Entail.

Nellie Armstead. colored, of 235 Wilson
street. who was hit with a brickbat by Joe,
alias Tout. Dudley. on August g la st,
died at Freedman's Hospital. where she has
been lingering between life and death ever
since the assault.
The boy who struck her made his escape.
and has so far eluded all the efforts of the
police to locate him. The girl was taken to
the hospital by two other boys who wit
messed the quarrel.
The death Of the girl makes Dudley guilty
of murder. The case has been referred to
Coroner Hammett, and an inquest will he
held.
The evening times., 1895-11-19
AUDITOR PETTI's REPORT
District Revenues and Expenses
During the Past Fiscal Year.
THE PAYMENTS OF TAXES

N
His Suggestion Relative to the Dates
for Payment-DOckery System of
Accounts Not as Good Safeguard
Against Fraud as the Old Plan-Pen-
sions for Widows of Firemen.
The evening times., 1895-11-19
Death otan Aped Judge,

jefferson City, Mo-, Nov. 19.-Judge An
drew J. King died here last night, aged
eighty three years. He represented the
st. Charles district in Congress for several
terms. He was native Of Virginia. /
The evening times., 1895-11-19
Mr. wrtpht WIN Lecture.

Hon. Carroll d. Wright will deliver lee
ture this evening in All Souls Church,
Fourteenth and L streets. Subject, us
there solutiu1f> to the labor problem"
The evening times., 1895-11-19

Carlisle Leaves for New York.
Secretary Carlisle left here on The 10
O'Clock train for New York. He will be
the principal speaker tonight at the Cham
Der of Commerce banquet. Hisaddress will
be confined to financial topics.
The morning times., 1895-11-20
on potutinps at Auction.

The attention of the lovers OF the beluti-
full in art is called to the auction sale Of
oil paintings which commences this even
ing at o'clock at the art salesroom of
Walter B. Williams \ Co., corner Tenth
and ID streets and Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, when fine specimens from the
Fishel, Adler and schwartz collection, to-
gether with the William Bruce and s.
Rode collections, will be offered to the
highest bidder, without reserve. Among
some of the most noted pieces is THE
interrupted Proposal by +. c. Jones;
sheep Waiting for the Shepherds" by
Ch. Bicrre, whose gold medals bear the
stamp of AlgicrS. Client, Nice. New Orleans
and Edinburgh; one OF II. LacroiX, entitled
'MusSel Gathering one OF the celebrated
animal painter, p. Oudry, of Paris, en-
titled Landscape and Cattle:' Tamhu-
rini's Returning from Market would
attract attention anywhere. The First
Communion by Constant Mayer, has a
first cost of over So. 500. Another one Of
equal value is the Forest of Fontalne-
bleau." A. Dissais of Munich, whose med
ais and memberships of The best-known
art societies of Europe puts him among he
every well knOwns'' in Europe, fur
nishcs valuable addition to the collec-
ton In piece called "Rtturning Home"
Among the many candidates for popular
favor In America as landscape artists
there is probably no one who has brighter
future than Mr.. ". Bruce. He is repre-
sented by over fifty pieces OF his skill,
exquisite touch and coIorlng.
The sale VIII he under the personal
supervision Of Mr.. b. Scott, Jr., whose
reputation is well known to artists md
art lovers. The salesroOm VIII be open all
day. The sale, which commences this even
ing. will continue on Thursday and Friday
evenings.
The morning times., 1895-11-20
RECORD OF THE COURTS.

Equity court. No. / CHIEF Justice Bine-
hanI-Thomas VS.. Towers; restraining order
amend bin. Osborn VS.. Haley; paEtiti1n
ratified nisi and sale decreed; W. NJ.
Williams. trustee. Brown VS.. Brown; teStt-
mony before William Ward Mohun. exam
commission TO get infants nswer ordered
to issue. Freshman VS.. Baben; Charles h.
Allen allowed To intervene. Windsor vs..
able November 20, 1895. Gait VS.. Gait;
additional testimony before James W.
Greer ordered taken. Quinn vs.. Mccarthy;
auditors report ratified sAu distribution
ordered. AsDurn VS.. Dunn; time to take
testimony limited tO thirty days. Shoulders
VS.. La Fetra; time to take testimony
limited 10 seventy days. American Security
and Trust Company VS.. Noble; appearance OF
absent defendants ordered. Braumann VS..
Braunann: auditors report confirmed and
distribution ordered.
Orphans court, Justice Hagner-Estate of
Rebecca c. Hubbard; Mary X. MontfOrd
bonded and qualified as executrix: Estate
of Gutlieb Stadtler: viii proved. Estate OF
Mary Jane Preinkert: petition OF Allen Oliver
for letters Of administration. Estate of
james L. Pugh proof of publication. samuel
NJ. Irwin for probate. Estate OF Daniel
Breed: first account uf executor passed
William \. c. Schmidt: will proved by
J. Altheus Johnson.
AIpiginia VS.. Olivieri; Judgment by de
fault. Wright VS.. Dearlng; motion for new
trial overruled. bill Of exceptions filed
OInstead will case on trial by jury.
Circuit Court, No. 2, Justice McConas-
Healey VS.. Harlman,et viz vs.. Mason; Judg-
mcnt on verdict. Hopkins VS.. District Of
Columbia; judgment in certiorari Wali
vs.. u. c.: judgment on certiorari. Rathbone
vs. Hamilton; on trial by Jury.
Criminal Court No. !, Justice Cole
Beucliler VS.. Slater; judgment on verdict.
Iaman VS.. Lille; Judgment on verdict.
Hines VS.. Warner; verdict for plaintlT for
noSSession of premises. Black VS.. Myers,
ordered ON S; ct calendar. Cropley VS.. Baldus;
ordered on stet calendar. Harper VS.. Gun
CTiminsI Court No. . Justice CoX-United
States VS. George W. Mater; false pretenses;
surety exonerated. and defendant ordered
committed. United States vs.. James Dun
can and Michael McManey; larceny from
| the person: sentenced for four years. United
| states VS.. Clarence Minor and Eatt!e Minor;
| Jury sworn and respited. United States
VS.. Kate Sellers; larceny; nolle pros.
The morning times., 1895-11-20
LIEUT.. WILSON'S DIFFICULTIES.
His Wife Says He Has Failed To Sup
nnrt Her Il nd Goes 10 Law.

The petition of Annie T. Wilson, in the
matter or her cause against James j.. VII
son, was filed yesterday by her attorney, e.
A. BradeDburg, in which she represents that
by virtue of n decree heretofore rendered
the defendant was obliged TO pay her for
the support Of herself and their child the
sum or $50 per month, but that he has
failed to obey the order. except as to the
first payment.
The failure TO pay has subjected her 10
financial emba rrassment, leaving her with
out the means ofsupport. Shefurther states
that tue defendant, who is now in New
York city, has threatened 10 resign his
| commission In the army, being at this time
a lieutenant in tue service, rather than
comply further with the order. His sal
airy is stated to be Sl30 per month.
The complainant therefore asks for the
! appointment OF a receiver for his salary,
she TO he paid therefrOm the amount now
| due her.
The morning times., 1895-11-20
CALLED DOWN BY CHANDLER
Senator Claims Commissioners Ac-
ton in Center Market Is Wrong.
They Have No Right, He Says, 10 lnteS
fere with the Privileges of the
Dealers OF Company.

The truck farmers and retail produce
dealers of the District and the adjacent
counties of Maryland ana Virginia who oc-
cupy spaces GU Il street, between Seventh
and Ninth streets northwest, are hishly
eIated by the stand that Senator Chandler
and Mr.. 4. X. Tinker of North Adams,
Mass. a director In the Washington Market
Company, have taken in their behalf 1t
partly explains also the failure OF tue
farmers TO appear before the Commissioners
al 1 "a. m. yesterday, as arranged by them
on Monday.
Senator Chandler and Mr.. Tinker called
on the Commissiopers at the hour named
IN reference 10 the matter, and IL rs under
stood put the case of the retailers very
strongly and in a new light before tie
board. Senator Chandler claimed tllat the
Commissioners had no right to use the
wholesale market, either in whole or in
part, for retail purposes, aud further that
the Commissioners had no authority To
prohibit Tue retailers from occupying any
one street, and then designate. as they
had done, opposite the wholesale market
square, practically "A retail market
Hefurthcr claimed that the Center Market
was n public market. aud being such was
entitled to all the rights and privileges
of one.
Ono of these rights he pointed out to be
space for distance not exceeding fifteen
feet.
Knowing what had taken place at the
office OF the Commissio oners. q special meet
iu.s Of those interested was held at D.
m. Mr.. George c. Curtis in the chair.
The committee appointed at the last
meeting, con sisting of three members
each from Maryland, Virginia and the
District. reported that they had received
communications from congressman Mer-
edith of Virginia and w ellington OF
Maryland, stating that they would be IN
the city ON Friday next to confer Win
the committee.
A conference with these gentlemen VIII
be held on Friday at l l n. M. at The Ma.
tioual Hotel attcr which the CODferCes VIII
| call on the Commissioners.
meeting of the farmers and dealers VIII
| he held on Saturday at p. m. at Market
| Hail to hear the report Of the committee.
The morning times., 1895-11-20
R,I,in,ore Markets.

Baltimore, Nov. 19.-Flour quiet, un-
changed-receipts, 1896 barrels; ship
ments, 1877 barrels; sales, 800 barrels.
Wheat steady-spot and month, "a 5-sa
64 3-4: Decembersf 65a65 is; May, 69a
Go Ia; steamer No. red, 81 o-Sa
4SO. .27O bushels; sales. 1000 bushels
Southern wheat by sample, 65a68; do; on
grade, Sass. Corn easy1spot, 80 3-4a
36: month, 80 3-5a36; November, new and
old. 35a35 Ii; year, "a 1-4a34 1-2; Jam
uary. 81 LA 81 3-S: February. "a 1 pa
34 5-s; steamer mixed, 34a34 i,S-re,
ceipts, 11S. 12S bushels; stock, 6lo, los
white and yellow corn, 3oa37, oats steady
No. g white Western, 23a23 IL; No. 2
mixed, 22 -2a23-receips, 12,S4S bushels;
stock 245,051 bushels. Rye quiet and
steady-No. 2. 43a45 nearby; 46a4I West
ern-stock, %, i04 bushels. Hay. firm
choice timothy, $3.50. Grain freights
uliet demand fiat, unchanged. Sugar
steady uncha nged. Butter, eggs and
cheese firm, unchanged.
The morning times., 1895-11-20
SAMUEL KIEFFER'S WILL.
After Some Charitable Requests All
Is Left TO Sergt. O'Brien.

The will of Samuel $. Kieffer. field for
probate yesterday, makes the following
requests: To Rev. James \. Buck, In trust
for the Society for Disabled Clcrgymeu of
the P L. Church, $3.50, aud for the Society
of Widows and Orphans of same, in equal
portions. To st. Joseph's Roman Cath
Ollie Orphan Asylum, 1915; to the Roman
Catholic Home for the Aged, 1875. Not
exceeding Sl25 is set apart for the pur-
chase OF monument to be placed over
decedent's grave, and any balance that
may be left is bequeathed to Sergt. James
O'Brien, in consideration of much kindness.
Capt David A. Irwin, deputy governor of
the Soldiers Home, is uamcd executor, and
TO him tue funds on deposit with the Ma
tioual safe Deposit Savings and Trust
Company of the District and all other
moneys due decedent are TO be turned over
for disposition.
The morning times., 1895-11-20
BIJOU As 4 MISSION.
PropOsition 10 the Rrotherh God
of ST, Andrew To Rent It,

of ST. Andrew 10 Rent 1t.
The Brotherhood of st. Andrew held the
last OF its h-munthiy mass-meetipgs in
Epiphany Chapel, Southwest Washington,
last evening. Perry B. Pierce, president of
the local council, presided at the meeting,
and the religious exercises OF the organiza-
tion were conducted by its chaplain, Rev.
Albert N. Biliiker.
Mr.. John +. Paret, chairman OF the hotel
committee, told how the different chapters
were visiting the hostelries Of the city and
inviting strangers to attend the services OF
the local Episcopal churches on Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Davenport, Of Emanuel Chapter,
offered a resolution, which proposed in
substance, that, the council rent Harris
Theater, TO be used as n mission to lie
conducted under the auspices OF all the
chapters conjuintly. The resolution was
referred to the executive committee, with
power to act IN the matter.
Mr.. John W. Wood, the general secretary
OF the brotherhood in the United States,
delivered an interesting address on what
the order had accomplished in its work.
Revs. Gilbert F. Williams and Thomas o.
Tongue and Messrs. BarnabaS, Bryan and
George +. Salter also gave short talks.
The morning times., 1895-11-20
CONDITION OF THE JAIL.
Report OF Warden Leonard tn the
Attorney General


John r. Leonard, warden of the United
States Jail in the District, has delivered
his report covering the fiscal year 10 At
torney General Harmon. The report says
several necessary improvements were made
during the year including bake oven,
range, and minor changes in the kitchen.
Tie report goes on to say that the building
is In need of a new roof, although the pres
ent one las been repaired within year;
stiI 1t leaks badly during a heavy rain
and as whole is in bad condition.
The warden inclOses n copy of the report
of DR.. u. h. shutc physician to the Jail,
which states that the officers and pris-
oners have enjoyed good health except dur
ing the months of September and October.
when owing TO the proximity Of the build
ing to the marshes Of the Eastern Pranch
several of the inmates and officials were
attacked with malariaI fever. There las
been but one Geath during the year and
that was case of suicide.
The morning times., 1895-11-20
RenI Estate Transfers

Deeds of transfer were filed yesterday
for record as follows: Diller b. Graft to
Samuel Maddox, lot 20. CRAFTS subdivision
ofblock Z, Bright woodPark. SO. Albert A.
Wilson and JOHN b. Iarner, trustees, To Mary
f. Clarke lot 242 Duehay's subdivision of
square 1904, S30T5. Eliza z. Knight
TO Benjamin j. Sturgis. lot 50, square 1TS,
81. Michael ]. Colbert ct al, trustee, to
Loan Association, lots 10 and IL, Mount
Airy, or Friendship, $4,000. Edward H.
Thomas and Edwin B. Hay, trustees, TO
Catliarine Wood, lot H. square 512, S5.
William II. Dill, jr., ct Ux. to Natiien C.
PfckreII, lot 4, and south half of original
lot 8, square 32. SO. Magdalena Dill ct
ux. 10 VIM H. Dill, jr.. lot 4, and south half
of original lot 3, square 332. $40.
The morning times., 1895-11-20
MARINE CORPS REPORT.
Col. Haywood Strongly Urges an I'm
mediate Increase of Men.

The annual report of Col. Haywood, COM
mandant Of the Marine Corps, states that
repairs are needed In the marine stations at
Portsmouth, n. H; Boston, Mass; New
port, r. l.; Brooklyn, n. Y: League Island,
Pa, and Port Royal, s. C., and officers
quarters are required at sitka, Alaska;
In urging an increase OF the corps, Col.
Heywoud says that the limit OF human
endurance has about been reached, ana
1t will be impossible longer to maintain
the present duty at the shore stations
and ON board ships and at the same time
furnish guards for the new vessels OK the
navy soon 10 be completed.
Il have repeatedly made requests on tne
denartmeut for an increase Of men, but
the urgency has increased day by day
and trust that no longer delay will DC
countcnanced."
The morning times., 1895-11-20
r,o,. Tb.,r persono, Bopds.

Henry Schools, William Young, Charles
Wood. George Payne, Frank Black, Pearley
West. Frank Vincent, william Warner,
Louis Gilbert and Isaac strather, the ne
groes who were arrested in the pool-room
raid made on o street last night by sergt.
Dunnington and Officers Auldridge, Hal
Ter and Flynn, were read lecture IN
Judge Kimbalrs court yesterday ana Their
personal bonds taken.
The morning times., 1895-11-20
BRk\NlN
\
BOYS

ambitious 5oys~boys
who are content to start in
a small way and build UP a
money-making business of
their own-boys from whom
the word 'hustler" spurts
out all over-are the boys
who can engage in the
hustling company of youth
full merchants who now own
a branch of THE TINES
business-there's plenty of
room for them. Call at
THE TIMES office between
5 and 6 p. m. any week day.
The morning times., 1895-11-20
QUESTIONS FoR TAXPAYERS.

Do Won think that the District should
he bonded to pay for IA new system
of sewerage and for street exten-
sion and improvements?
Do you think that. should bond bill
pass, any of the money realized
from the sale of these DO nds should
he expended In improving private
real estate holdings Outs the city
proper and remote from the great
body of taxpayers?
The morning times., 1895-11-20
"The Old Homestead"

Dcnman Thompson's famous play returns
To the Lafayette Square Opera House next
week after an absence from the city of two
years, and Will be presented by Mr.. Thomp-
sons own supporting company, with new
outfit of scenic and electrical equipment.
During the week matinees will be given
Wednesday, Thanksgiving Day. and on Sat
urday The sale of seats opens tomorrow.
The morning times., 1895-11-20
FOR LoCKED-oUT DRIVERS.

Subscriptions Coming in TO Tie Times
Help Fund
Poverty has, In many Instances, laid
t,.. hand upon the loc ked-out employees
of the Aunco.tia Street Railroad. In
some families affected there IL sick
ness and suffering.
Tlese women and children are
worthy objects OF charity and the
relief fund started by The Times Is
growing.
Below Is the amount received to
date. all of which IL turned over to
.I... -. ..Dnt N Ii x..uy L IIinII-
The morning times., 1895-11-20
Biggest Sausage Ever Made.

Brooklyn, Nov. 19.-The biggest sausage
ever made will be eaten tonight by the
Night Owl Howling Club, of Hart street.
The sausage is the result of an election bet.
Jacob Hoenighausen bet "wurst' sixty
feet long that Wurstcr, Republican, would
not be elected. 4 score of butchers have
been employed to make the sausage.
The morning times., 1895-11-20
% WIN He King OF the May.

St. Petersburg. Nov. 19.-The coronation
of Emperor Nicholas III has been fixed TO
take place at Moscow on May "a next. the
sevent y-seventh birthday of Queen Vic
tOriA,
The morning times., 1895-11-20
Low Rates TO New York via Penn
sylyania Railroad.

For the YaIe-PrincetOn- TootbalI game,
Saturday, November %, the Pennsylvania
Railroda Will sell round trip tickets to
New York at one fare for the round trip,
viz: $3.50, tickets to be sold November
22, good to return until the 25th, in
elusive. nov2O-lt
The morning times., 1895-11-20
Christmas Presents.

Much talk is being indulged In around
town concerning the new premium cards.
which "Johnstons," the Seventh street
rrocers, are issuing. These cards will prove
valuable to shoppers, enabling them to
procure q number of Christmas presents
in advance. Among the premiums are 100
piece decorated china sets, b6 piece tea
sets. etc. "Johnstons" keep everything
in the market. Their fresh meat depart
ment deserves special mention; also their
superior teas, coffees, and imported special-
ties, including nuts, raisins' ana all dalnties
daintieg for the holiday season. no2O-m.e.
The morning times., 1895-11-20
Must Have the Fast Line.

London, Nov. 19.-The report circulated
yesterday that the imperial government
had decided to cooperate with the Domin-
Jon of Canada in establishing fast trans
Atlantic steamship service is confirmed to-
day by Sir Charles Tupper, Canadian high
commissioner.
The morning times., 1895-11-20

The board of managers of the Young
womap's Christian Home cordially in
vite their friends to a THANKSGIVING etc: tea
Friday afternoon, November %, from
to 8. A..
furnished $3.50 free meals, 2;213 Tree
lodgings, 24,O41 meals and S,013 lodg-
ings i at half rates. Employment has been
found for 1s9, and, in all, 32s young
women have been cared for. Money, fuei,
to aid the work during The ensuing
wear.
The morning times., 1895-11-20
p,,,- p.ar, oseS Ueadcear.

London, Nov 19.-The American steam
YACHT Black Pearl has arrived at 81.
Michael's, Azores, with her Jlbboom aud
headgear carried away.
The morning times., 1895-11-20
For Beating a Horse.

Walter Chambers, a liveryman, was ar
rested yesterday afternoon by Policeman
Cochran for cruelty beating horse over
the head. He was taken to No. station,
but was released on So collateral.
The morning times., 1895-11-20
Money
To Loan.

. This company has money 10 loan
- upon Districtreal estateandacceptabis
- collateral securities in sums to suit
- II you desire to improve your pres
- ent property, or erect new buildings,
. this company will advance the neces-
. sary amount.
- Call for particulars.
OFFICERS:
. JOHN JOY EDISON. President
. JOHN A. SWOPE Vice President
III. s. CUMMINGS. I'd ' icePresident
. JOHN K. CARMODY Treasurer
. ANDREW PARKER Secretary
The morning times., 1895-11-20

Washington stock Exchange.
Sales-Am erican Security and Trust, oal3l.
After calI-American Security and Trust SIS,
Il .O0OalO0 Lincoln Fire Insurance. l0Oa1ss.
GovERSNEsr BoSD4 BiL Asx'd