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The morning times., 1895-12-24

MIR. MiIlard Fillmore Holland narrowly
escaped being murdered yesterday after
noon by negro whom the police at No
station think is Albert Corbett.
AS IL is, however, Mr.. Holland is con
Tined to bed in an unconscious condition
with confused wound made by the sharp
end or a spade, which extends from above
his forehead to the left eye.
Two months ago Mr.. Holland engaged
The supposed Corbett to scd the pot in
front OF his residence. The work was
finished in due time and the man was
paid Tor his labor, and Mr.. Holland told
hiin that he must bring a load of manure
anu cover The grass. For this service be
was To be paid separately.
Mr. Holland waited until last Friday
but the negro hadn't fulfilled his agreemenl
plot. 80
Yesterday afternoon about O'Clock the
original worker drove up to the house with
load OF manure In i wagon. Mr.. Holland
met hun as he was about to come up the
steps and told him that he was too late
at the same time showing him that the
work had been done.
The man became angry and demandedt that
Mr.. Holland give him a quarter OF a dollar
for his trouble.
Mr.. Holland refused point blank to pay
a cent. Upon hearing the refusal The negro
caught hold of Mr.. Holland by the shoulders
and shook him. MIR. Holland broke away
and ordered the negro Off his premises.
HURLED THE SPADE.
He refused and Mr.. Holland pushed him
from the steps TO the curb and then turned to
go back into his house.
Before going up the steps he turned 10
look If the negro was leaving.
Just at that moment, The man quickly
took space out OF The back OF the wagon
and hurled 1t at Mr. Holland. The distance
between the men was about fifteen feet
The sharp end of The SPADE cut through
a derby hat that Mr.. Holland had Oh, and
penetrated TO the cranium- He fell upon the
grass, and the negro fled.
ran out Oh the steps and tired TO life her
prostrated hasband. Weakened by the
sight of blood and the death-iike a appearance
of her husband she could not lift him. She
cried out, and nearly Swooned.
Two gentleman, who were i'll the vicin-
ity, heard the cry and ran to Mrs. Holland s
assistance They carried Mr.. Holland into
the house, and afterwards summoned DIR.
Starch of IA E street northeast, and Drug
gists Tyrce and Cline whose establishment
is at the corner of Massachusetts avenue and
First street.
CONCLUSION OF THE BRAIN.
Dr. Storch examined the wound and found
tina, the skull was not fractured, but that
eoncussion OF the brain had set In. He
dressed the slaring gap and had Mr. Hol-
land placed in bed.
Dr. Storch has every hope of Mr.. Hol-
lands recovery Although the ininry is a
serious one, Mr. Holland has a wonderful
constitution and this may prove his saliva
ton.
Mr.. Holland is a law clerk in the office
OF Indian Affairs.
Albert Coroett. who is suspected by the
police as being the assailant, cannot be
found His brother conducts u furniture re-
pairing. establishment, corner of Twelfth
street and Maryland avenue northeast
4 an early hour This morning IL was re-
ported that Mr.. Holland was still IN an IN
conscious condition.
The morning times., 1895-12-24
BOY JUMPED TO HIS DEATH
Winfred Deap, Of Alexandria, Hurt
by Leaping From Train.
Struck His Head Against a Tie or
Stone and Smashed the Frontal
Bone-His Condition Hopeless.

Winfred Dean, the eleven yeaf-old sor
of Alexander Dean, OF Alexandria, was
probably fatally injured by Jumping freu
a moving freight train in which he was
stealing a ride yesterday. The front oI
the boys skull was crushed in, and bis
death is expected at any moment.
The boy had been playing in the neigh.
borhood of his home in Patrick street, he,
tween Cameron and Queen streets, and
about $50 O'Clock went to the Lafa yette
street station of the Southern railway to
meet his father, who is employed at the
washington Ordnance Foundry
The father, having returned to Aiexa ielria
on an carry train. the Son did not Meet him
NlnIred renamed at the station till The
d: train started for Washington, when lie
ciiDbed aboard II for a ride.
When the corner of Orinoco and Fa yette
streets was restIfIcu the train was goiug a Z
the rate OF about ten miles an hour, and
wasFapidly gathering headway. A hundred
yards further on. Just back OF Mason &
wall, the boy jumped off, but the train was
fhcu moving 80 rapidly that he was thrown
violently Gown "a steep enlbankment, and
1t Ia supposed that his head must have
struck the end OF tie or stone.
: When aid reached him lie was uncon-
sciors and saspins. the entire front OF his
skull was crushed 10 from the eyes back.
and blood was gushing from the wound.
he was teBdeFiy picked up, placed in "A
wagon and carried 70 his home.
Ur. Hamilton was the first one TO
reach him, and Ac y. " ut a glance that
The boys condition was hopeless, aud
that his death WAS only a question OF a
few hours. DR.. William VI. Smith also
arrived IN lew minutes, aHd in order to
sew up The great gdsh IN his head, from
which tue brain was sHeoZfng. 1t was neceS-
sary to remove i portion OF the frontal
bone. Nothing could be done to save the
boys life.
The friends and relatives of the inj njured
boy seem to ih,ak that he was pushed
from the train by seine OF the railway
men. but So lar as can be learned there
is no foundation for sGca a suppos!tioD,
but it is expected that The coroner Will
investigate. For some time the railway
men have been complaining of boys jump
ing ON moving trans, and the police have
warned them oil their danger, and this
sad accident Is only what mas been eN-
pcctcd. TIE eBly wonder is that 1t did
not occur before.
The morning times., 1895-12-24
COMING LEAGUERs DINE.
Banquet of The National Law scho,

fbh Ot Jut LII W Scuool
Grad Mating Class.
The banquet ban al harveys . last even
ing was the SCENE OF great merriment, and
eloqucuc,. reigned supreme, II being the
occasion of fhe Christmas banquet or the
National University Law School.
After presenting to Prof. Claughton, al
the college, a handsome easy chair, and
wishing him a merry Christmas and a
happy New Year, the senior class adj
burned 10 HafSey.s 10 sesoie an evening
to pieasure after three months hard study .
The table was arranged i'll the shape OF
a large T, and Was handsomely decorate ed
with flowers Mr.. Nathan Heard officiated
as toastlna ster, and the following gentle
nDen responded 20 toaSts:
Charles +. briggs, Addison Han, Arthur
u. Shelton, John r. Bartlett. Francis s.
Key Smith. Joseph II. Jociluin. Jr.. Ho ward
d. Hcinceke, William l.. Lowe, Arnold V.
Graves. and Charles +. Carilsi- ..tl.
Tlir presidents OF the junior and past
graduate classes, N essrs. George N. Brown
and ID. W. Guild, were the guests OF the
evening. and were each called on for a few
remarks. The other speaker were u essrs-
Newman. Lewis. Johnson, Rtatihouse,
81 Moore. O'Farreli. MULain, and Biggs.
The morning times., 1895-12-24
HALF HOURS SESSION.
House Committee Given Leave to Sill
During Recess.

The session of the House yesterday lasted
but half an hour. when ad iournment was
taken until tomorrow.
Mr. Dfngley stated that the WAYS and
Means Committee were of the unanimous
opinion that it would be unwise to take
holiday recess until response had been
made TO the Presidents earnest request
for some action in regard to the financial
situation. The committee now had such
a measure under consideration. and he
hoped to be able to present ii to the
House on Thursday next.
A resolution introduced by Mr.. Henderson
OF Iowa, member OF the Rules Committee.
provides for the immediate consideration
OF the bill when reported.
Clerks for the three Elections Committees
were authorized and the committees were
given leave to sit during the sessions OF
fha House
The morning times., 1895-12-24
GENEROSITY OF THE CHILDREN.
High School Pupils Make Christina
Donations for the Poor.

The closing exercises of the Central High
school, yesterday we're marked Win an
overflow Of sympathy for the poor. which
took a very lnaaerisl a cd pleasing form.
About week ago DR.. Lane talked to the
pupiis On the subject ofdonations. which had
a telling effect. Mr.. Sites, OF the Eastern.
Miss Westcett of the Western. and Mr.. Davis
of the Business high schools, also made SINH
lar suggestions to their pupils and the re-
suit was most gratifying.
In response 10 these suggestions the Cen
trail high school pupils collected and re-
turned cash amounting to S35, eight barrels
of potatoes and other PROVISIONS. The third
year boys rolled IN five flour barrels. four
of which were filled with potatoes, the other
with provisions
The-boys of Section &C. contributed cash
to purchases a barrel of flour. a large quantity
of potatoes. and gift for their teacher.
Mr. r. K. Upton
AT the western high school an excellent
musical and literary program was rem
dered.
AT the Eastern there was no concerted
acton, but many OF the pupils donated
money, clothing and provisions
The morning times., 1895-12-24
WORN COINS DEFINED.
Their Status EXPLAINED In a Nov
SUPREME Court Case.

One phase of the silver question came
up in The Supreme Court of the United
States yesterday in case decided by
Chief Justice Fuller. james z. Morgan
and wife were on a car operated by the
Jersey city aud Bergen Railroad Company.
The conductor refused toaccept rnr their
fares a ten-cent piece because Ire thought
IL was not worth par. being worn by abra-
sion while Circulating as a part OF the
rational currency. Morgan was elected
and brought suit against the railroad COM
pany for damages therefor He recovered
Judgment for S315 and costs and the
judgment was affirmed by the supreme
court OF the State
The railroad company sued out Writ
OF error and brought the case to the Su-
preme Court OF the United States. In dis
posing OF 1t the CHIEF Justice referred 10
the law regulating the passage OF deIaced
and abraded coins, and, stated that there
was no provision against the passage of
silver coins which were abraded only by
circulation. aud that they were legal
tender as long as they bore the semblance
of the coin.
The morning times., 1895-12-24
COVERS A LARGE ESTATE.
Deed of Trust Presented for Record to
Cure q Defect.

A deed In trust was presented for record
today covering the holdings Of the Blodgett
estate. some fifteen squares, in lie Droit
Park The deed was made by the heirs to
cure defect pointed outin prior proceedings
in a suit m ejectment which terminated in a
decision by the court of appeals denying the
petition .' Do
The former suit was at the instance of
Van Wyck-and johnson, and the error was
in a prior deed which did not set out
certain agreement between Loring Blodgett
and the other heirs, and did not therefore
convey title. The present Instrument Ii
intended to settle that difficulty.
The morning times., 1895-12-24
IN AID OF THE LOCKED-OUT
Labor Bodies Subscribed Freely for
the Anacostia Men.
Carpenters and Joiners, PIasterers,
Carrin q. Makersand Other Unions
Hold Regular Meetings.

Carpenters and Jotners' Assembly No.
174S, X: OF L., held a largely attended
meeting last evening at Society Temple,
corner Firth and q Streets northwest.
The executive board of District As
seinDly, No. 66, X. of L., We're present To
state the situation IN reference to the Ana :
costa lockout, and TO solicit subscription
for the support OF the bus line cstatlisbeC,
between HiiisdaIe and this city. The as
seinDly sigDified their fun sympathy with
the undertaking, and donated $50 to the
cause, with The understanding that n similar
amount would be given each week, II
necessary.
the Dills proposed by the committee on
legislation al the last meeting OF the
Federation OF Labor, entitled, The EN-
pioyers liability act and "A bill for the
protection OF wage-earners." were sub
United and indorsrd unanimously by the
assembly
the nomination Of officers 10 serve for
the ens;ing year Will be made at the next
meeting. f-
A largely attended meeting of the PIas-
terers' Assembly, No. 1914, h. of L., was
held last evening at their hail, corner of
Four-and-a-hah street and Pennsylvania
avenue.
The executive board OF District Assembly
No. 66, was given an audience 10 state the
present condition OF affairs IN connection
with tire Anacostia lockout ana the estab-
1shnlent of the bus line. An appropriate ion
was nIaue with the ugdersl anding that it
would be renewed from month to month if
Needed.
The annual election OF officers will be
held at the next regular meeting.
The annual election or officers OF the Car
riage and Wagon Makers A assembly No.
1896, Il. of l., was leld last evening at
81 nch's Hall, No. 81 4 Eighth street north
west
1ne following are the officers elected:
Master Workman, l.. n. Yeatrnan; worthy
foreman, Il. z. Neacey, recording secretary.
j. l.. Aub, financial secretary, J. J. CUR;
treasurer, K. F. Jouscher; delegates TO Dis
Fepton, J. l. Aub,, to the Federation OF La
Dor, A. j. Carroll, j. Dougherty, s. Hoge,
F. CarroN and J. Carroll.
One new member was initiated and one
application for membership was received.
The Yost-Carry matter was discussed
at a meeting OF the Brotherhood of Carpen-
tiers held last evening at No. 627 Massa-
chusetts avenue. Considerable routine
business was also disposed OF.
The morning times., 1895-12-24
STRAPPED TO A BEDPosT.
Insane Armstead walters Was Thus

VVHF
Secured Until Help Came.
Armstead Walters, colored, living at
932 MAYORS alley northwest, has been
slightly demented for sometime past, and
yesterday afternoon greatly frightened the
women of the house by his threats to take
their life.
de acted like maniac and became totally
unmanageable. A colored man was called
in, and with the assistanc of four women
walters was seized, strapped to a bed
ambulance.
He was taken to Freedmen's Hospital, but
refused there on the ground that he was
not q tit subject He was then hustled to
No. g station, placed behind the bars. and
police ph ystcians Hicklng and Cannon
sent for. After an examination he was
patched to st. Elizabeth's Asylum.
The morning times., 1895-12-24
FLAW In THE INDICTMENT.
Ala ba ma Postal Theft Case I'm the
Supreme Court.

The indictment returned by the grand Jury
for the Southern district of Alabama upon
which George 8. Moore, a clerk in the
NJ obile postoffice, was convicted of embez-
Fling 81 $50. will have to be Quashed.
So said the supreme court of the United
States yesterday In ruling upon Moofe's
court. Justice Brown announced the opin-
ion.
The reason for this decision was, that
the money eulbezzled came into Moore's
possession in bis fiduciary relation to the
government.
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The morning times., 1895-12-24
CUSHING WAS INJURED.
Torpedo Boat Received Hard Knocks
OH Her Recent Trip.

The torpedo boat Cushing susta iDed some
pretty severe knocks from ice during her
trip from New York to Washington by the
inland route last week.
Most OF the damage came from the three
inches of Ice IN The Susquehanna River,
which the little vessel was Obliged to cut
through. Several plates were knocked
Off and the frames holding the torpedo tubes
were bent. In addition TO this the torpedo
tube compartment became fun of WI ater.
The Gushing is now at the Washington
navy yard where she will be repaired.
The morning times., 1895-12-24
Fen Down an Elevator Shaft

Cincinnati, O., Dec. % John A. Slattery.
q well known lawyer, was almost Instantly
killed this morning by falling through
the elevator shaft OF the Smith building.
He was leaning over the railing that sur
rounds the skylight hatch talking to some
one on the floor below, when he lost his
balance and fell. He leaves a widow aud
two children.
The morning times., 1895-12-24
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Eruit Cake for Policemen.

The sisters OF the Providence Hospital
last night sent to Sixth precinct station a
twent nty-five-pomd fruit cake, deliberately
iced and inscribed, ITO our good friends,
the officers Of the Sixth precinct"
1t 10 the custom Of the people at
Providence each year to send a monster
cake to the police OF the Sixth precinct.
At the close Of the holidays the lieutenant
Of the precinct cuts the cake with consider
able ceremony, and each man, officially
associated with that police division. eats
to the health of the hospital. This cake
will be cut into sixty pieces.
The morning times., 1895-12-24
CoURF-MARTIAL FOR HAZING.
Four of the Navy Yard Men to Be
Tried.

The board of inquiry which Investigated
? the hazing cases at the Washington navy
yard, in its report recommends that four of
the accused. Ramsey, w. Smith, Ed Murphy,
"A j. Lamont and R. W. Fox be called to
ans wer the charge OF hazing before Il court
martial. which will convene at D O'Clock
next Thursday morning, in the court
martial room at the navy yard.
The personnel of the court is as folio VS.:
Capt Purneli II. Harringt ton. president:
CoinmaRtef Richard p. Leary. Commander
Joshua Bishop, Lieutenant Commander
Joseph ". HeInphifl. Lieut.. Dennis II. Maha-
Lieut.. Charles Laird and Lieut.. John Hood.
Ensign Warren j. Terhune Will act as Judge
advocate of the court.
The morning times., 1895-12-24
CHASED BY A BIG FLOOD.
Men and W omen Taking Refuge In the
Tree Tops.

wagoner I. T., Dec 23.-The Grand
River flood continues to rise and now
averages a depth of seventy to eighty
feet in the channel. and great desoiation
Is the result. Houses, wagons and farm
animals of all descriptions are seen uoat-
ing down the torrent.
Men and women were found in the tree
tops today, where they had been for thirty
six hours without food. They we're res
cued by party in boats. One woman was
seen in q wagon box going down stream
calling for assistance, but so rapid was
the current that nothing could be done TO
save her.
The st Louis Iron Mountain and Southern
iron bridge at Fort Gibson, fifteen miles
east. went down yesterday evening. All
through traffic Is abandoned. 1t VIII re-
anIre several days to establish transfer.
No such flood was ever known in this
part of the country.
The morning times., 1895-12-24
Lieut.. werlich to Be court-Aartialed

Lieut. werlich to Be COnrt-Aarttaled. :.
1t was stated yesterday that Lieut.. P. j..
Werlich of the flagship Philadelphia, had
been ordered to trial by eourt=martial, to an
swer to the charge of intoxication while on
duty The offense is said to have been COM
mitted aboard the Philadelphia, ut supper
while at Port Townsend about six weeks
ago. Lieut.. Werlich Is well. known and very
popular in this city where he has host OF
firm friends. The court-martial consists Of
Can't. T. F. Kane. Commander E. w. Wat
son, Lieut.. 7. 8 Phelps, Lieut.. j. b. Milton,
Lieut.. c. E. Fox, Lieut.. T. A. Wilmer, Lieut..
F. E. Greene and Lieut.. w. r. A. Rooney, all
of the navy, with Capt. H. c. Cochrane of
the marine corps as Judge advocate.
The morning times., 1895-12-24
r. Harris & Co.,
jewelers.,
7th and D Streets.
NEW TRIAL ON CONDITIONS.
Janet Keys Verdict Against B. & P.
Railrnad PronouDet.d ExceSsIxe
ART ROOMS 9Th FLOOR.

Railroad Pronounced Excessive.
Justice Mccomas yesterday heard argu-
Inent of counsel upon motion made to set
aside the verdict as excessive, and grant a
new trial in the suit OF Janet Keys against
the Baltimore and Potomac Railway Com
pany for damages incurred by the death Of
her husband. --
The verdict rendered was for ST 900, and
q former verdict in the same suit was for
$4,000.
Justice McComas granted the motion, with
the alternative that the widow may at any
time prior to January 8, 1886, agree TO
accept $4,000, in which case the verdict
will be modified to thatextent and permitted
to stand.
The morning times., 1895-12-24
DOLLARS AND ACRES.
Millions of Both Involved In an Opin-
ion by Justice Bingham.

ion by Justice Bingham.
Chief Justice Bingham of the District
Supreme Court yesterday decided the case
upon proceedings brought in equity by the
town of Las Vegas, New Mexico. and the
Inhabitants to secure title to nearly half
a million acres or land, including the town
site.
The opinion was in favor of the plain
tiffs. and The value of their property is
estimated to be about $4,000 900.
Hon. AlphoDso Hart was plaintiffs coun-
sci, and the interests Of the government
were looked after by Assistant Attorney
General Hale. of the Posi-O OFFICE Depart
ment, and Judge Brent.
The government made a motion for an
appeal.
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The morning times., 1895-12-24
MAIL CARS FIRST TRIP.
Avenue Hallway Post office Success

fully Inauguratrd.
The street railway mail service for this
city was operated for the first time yester-
day morning at 8: 3S o'ciock, when the first
car left Geor&etown on the Pennsylvania
avenueliae OF the Capitol T ri ctiouC company.
Mr. George W. Carr, chief clerk of the
third division, railway service, and Mr.. ID.
j. Bartelio. conducted the initial trip.
Mr. Barfello viii be permanently Installed
as clerk OF the car.
The inaugural trip WAS successful from
every siauGpoiut, a nd the Officials are high
ly gratified at the result.
The morning times., 1895-12-24
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Several Relating 10 Tariff and FL
nance mong the Lot.

Among the bills presented ia the House
yesterday were the following
By Mr. Picker. Rep. South Dakota to
provide revenue by re-enacting the proyis-
ions of the Mckinley bin regarding wool,
manufactures of wool. and agricultural
products.
BY Mr.. Shuford Dem, North Carolina, di-
recting the eoinageof all silver bullion now
held in the treasury.
By Mr.. Dalzel. Rep. Penns ylvania, for the
relief OF telegraph operators who served
during the war by tnakin z them pcnsionable
at the same rates q nd under same Condl-
tions as Others in the service
By Mr.. Shuford. Dem. North Carolina. for
the elect ion of Senators by the direct vote of
the people.
By Mr. johnson. Rep. California, for the
protectJo of A AnericanstApie and American n
ships by paving bounty of from one cent
to ten cents on agricultural products eH
ported.
The morning times., 1895-12-24
ON THE MON ROE DOCTRINE.
Representative Beach Wants Pan
American Congress Upon 1t.

American Congress Upon 1t. /.
Representative Beach OF Ohio. will today
Introduce in the House bill authorfzinC
the President of the United States 20 invite
the governments of the other American
republics 10 appoint pienIpotefniaries with
full powers to meet in conference III the CITY
of Washington within one year from the
approval or This act, for the formal ac-
ceplance and declaration Of the Monroe
doctrine as principle of international law.
The bill names the Secretary OF State as
fhe plenpotentiary for the United States.
and appropriates $4,000 for the expenses
Of the conference.
The morning times., 1895-12-24
HIT him WITH 4 SPADE
MilIard F. HOIland MurderuusIy
Attacked by a Negro.
HIS ASSAILANT At LARGE

Negro Demanded Quarter In Pay
ment for Hauling Some Fertilizer
. That Was MOI Needed-Upon Being
Refused He Hurled IA Spade Which
Nrariy Fulfilled Its Mission.
The morning times., 1895-12-24

COna na&saSa.bs I'd biM immsiaiely RSs,,s1ed SasaIf5 bx
Capitol Catarrh Cura 26 centa
uov7 -Su O-exH
The morning times., 1895-12-24
WIN New Have to walk.

While Mr.. c. W. Naupin OF No. eos F
street northwest was making call at No.
1889 Sixteenth street northwest last night
his bicycle was stolen from in front or the
residence The loss was reported to the
police.
The morning times., 1895-12-24
FOR NAVAL PRoJECTILEs.

Mr. Dalzen Offers Resolution Ap-
priatinG 81 500, 600
Mr. Dallell-, Rep, Pa, offered in the
House yesterday joint resolution appro-
priaffng 81 800 ,OG0 to enable the Secretary
Of the Navy to contract for a reserve sup
ply OF projectiles for the use OF the navy.
The morning times., 1895-12-24

To Accept the katah hdtn-
Mr. Cummings Dem New York. offered
in the House yesterday Joint resolution
directing the Secretary of the Navy to ac-
cent the ram Katahdin and to ma ke her
part OF the navy.
The morning times., 1895-12-24

Seattle Gets the Contract
Secretary Carlisle has awarded the con-
tract Tor building the harbor boat Golden
Gate" to be stationed at San Francisco to
Moran Bros. & Co., of Seattle. at SIS. .765.
The morning times., 1895-12-24

Give him O pair of slippers! Get them at
stoll's, "S19," from 4Sc. up.
The morning times., 1895-12-24

Give him a pair of slippersi Get them at
Stolrs, "S1O," from 4sc. up.