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The Washington times., 1895-01-01
CHIEF CLERK WALKER DEAD.
He Was i'll the Engineer Department of the
District Government.

He Was i'll the Engineer Department of the
District Government.
Death has claimed another from the ranks
OF the District officials in the person of John
Walker. who, since July, 1891, had filed the
position of chief clerk of the engineers de-
partment Of the local government. His death
occurred on Sunday at his residence, No.
1925 Eleventh street northwest a ter an i'll
ness OF about two weeks. OF pneumonia
The deceased was appointed to the posi-
ton he held under the District by Col Rob-
ert, then Engineer Commissioner. prior to
which he had served as division chief in the
Census Bureau, and prior to that engaged in
banking for several years in the West.
He was formerly clerk in the First Comp
troller's Office OF the Treasury Department,
and as such had charge of the Commission
ers' accounts from the date of the organiza-
tion Of the present District system July /,
1878, until he resigned under the administra-
ton of Judge Durham. 1t was mainly his
efficiency and expertness in handling those
accounts that secured his appointment under
Col. Robert. Great regret at the loss sus-
tanned. personally and officially, was ex-
pressed yesterday by Commissioner Powell,
his colleagues and the Office force generally.
Mr.. Walker was about forty years of age at
the date of his death. and had been married
about six months. His father is still living
at the old home in Vermont.
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ANOTHER NEW CASE.
William Green. Whose Brother Died o
Smallpox, in a Bad NaY

William Green. Whose Brother Died of
Smallpox, in Bad Way.
The smallpox situation last night was varie-
gated. One new case appeared in George
town, far from the scene OF origin; two pa
tients at the pesthouse died, and what will
no doubt develop into genuine case of the
disease appeared in the house in which Will
lam Green was stricken. No 1924 Madison
street, the suspected party being Henry
Green, brother OF William. who died at the
smallpox hospital yesterday.
The Georgetown case was that OF Mile
Watson, a colored girl. who lived on Dunn
barton avenue. and il was the first case re-
ported west of Rock Greek. She was taken
to the pesthouse last night. The deaths at
the hospital were those of William Green and
Joselh Brannon, the coored man who
created so much excitement by invading the
Second precinct police station. while he was
broken out with the disease. Both men We're
quickly put beneath the sod in potters field
The suspicious case of Henry Green of
No. 1921 Madison street. will, ii is believed
surely develop into a genuine Que to-day
Green lived in the houee with his brother
william, who dieG yesterday, and when it
was discovered that William had severe
case of smallpox. Henry suddenly disap-
pt ared and the healh officials could not find
bin for nearly a week. Hence all that time
elapsed before hs was vaccinated
His condition at late hour last night was
serious and threatening enough to induce
Hea tn Officer Woodward TO detail nurse to
60 to the house where he is confined and
take charge OF him. An armed special police
man Is on duty there and will see to it that
Henry does not escape again.
Lula Whitakers sister in the Shaker alley
shanty southwest. is also under guard. her
food being supplied by the health office. and
the commandant of the Arsenal is making a
determined effort TO find oht the names of
soldiers who frequented the Whitaker hoyel
night after night When found out the artil-
lerymen will he quarantined and fumigated.
Health Officer Woodward has requested the
city physicians to cooperate with his office
in looking out for and promptly reporting
suspicious and real cases.
DR.. Woodward was called upon last night
to break up two watch night meetings held
in the infected locality in the second police
precinct but he replied that he had no such
authority.
An effort is being made to have Ellen
Smith, police court character. now serving
a sentence in the workhonse. pardoned 10 be-
come smallpox nurse, which she is willing
to do Ellen says she has had every disorder
from the whisky shakes to smallpox and
is afraid of none of them.
The Washington times., 1895-01-01
A lust Criticism.

EDITOR TIMES: In the last column of the
first page of Mondays paper you publish an
article headed: Nebraska stricken by cold
and hunger" In the editorial columns of the
same issue, you. in an off-hantied way. ap-
peal to the citizens of America to assist Ire
land in her distress.
Now don't imagine am opposed to charity
toward Ireland or any other nation In distress,
ior am not | believe in assisting all who
are in need, whether they be foreigners or
not, but do not Lelieve in Americans send
ing food TO foreign countries, whilst his next
door neighbor is dying from starvation and
cold.
SO far The 'barbHrous South rs certain
class OF people love TO call it, is the only
section Wnlcn has proven its patriotism in
answering the appalling appeal of Nebraska.
o. B. REASONABLE
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DEATH OF MRS. WETZLER.

Coroner HamTnett Decides II Was Acci
dental After interviewing the Daughter
A few minutes past 9 O'Clock yesterday fore
noon the death occurred OF Mrs. Flora C.
Wetzler. OF 5iI T street northeast, who was
badly burned Sunday afternoon by her cloth
ing taking fire from the crate Of the kitchen
range Coroner Hammett was notified and
visited the house. but after ques iouing the
dead womans daughter and husband decided
than an inquest w,ls not necessary and gave
a certificate OF accidental death.
There were several sensational stories
aloat IN the Deighborhood last evening when
ii was visited By n T fgS reporter. The po-
lice report stat s that Mrs. Wetziers clothing
cau-ht fire from gasoline stove, and that
the flames were eXtingUished by her husband.
Some of the neighbOrs declare that Mr.. and
Ms. Wetzler We're engaged in wordy war
fare Just prior 30 the burning, while otHers
stated that the injured woman was elected
from the house after the clothing had been
stripped from her.
Coroner Hammett was seen by a TIMES re-
porter last night. He said thera were two
'adies present when he questioned the
daughter about her mothers death. The
young woman was greatly distressed and
sai her mother had been standing in front OF
the range rubbing her chest " th turpentine
lOE Il cO!u sue DdI tfu u very ltEuI anu
fiimsy dress and the door beneath the fire.
box in the range was wide open. The father
and daughter were sitting in the next room.
The first thing tney knew. the mother
screamed and her entire front was enveloped
in flames. which mounted quickly upward.
Mr. WetZIer ran in and wrapped his wife in
an overcoat. while the daughter threw water
over her. They then tore the burning cloth
ing from her and she became for the time
maniac. She dashed out of the front door and
appeared to be crazed with pain. The daugh-
ter denies, and says she would do the same
under oath. that there was fight. and posi-
tively states that the mothers death was ac-
cidehtal. and that her father did all he could
for the Injured woman and tried to save her
life.
Dr. Hammett believes Mrs. Wetzler's death
was due TO shock, aud the attending physi ian
agrees with him. He says he could see 10
reason for holding an inquest as the only eye
witnesses to the burning. the husband and
daughter would both make cath that the al
fair was absolutely aud entirely accidental"
DR.. Hammett also said it was possible that
Mrs. Welzler may have dropped some Of the
turrentine on the Goals under the CRATE.
which caused the flame 10 90 up her light
teXtured wrapper like fash.
The Washington times., 1895-01-01
Elect Officers

NJ unit Vernon Lodge, No. 5, Knights Of
Fyth as: Il. H. Pierce, chancellor comma der;
~. $. Robbins. vice chancellor: Henry Yenney,
preia. 20 (re-elerted): +. ID. Crupper, master of
f1e ork (re-elected); ii. f. Barnard, keeper
q records and seal (re-electedl: John NJ
Kline. master OF finance (re-elected): James
rank, master Of exchequer (re-elected). and
4 d Ellsworth. master alarms. Represen-
itiia 10 the grand lodge-A. j. Cunning,
@nnn NJ. Kline. Wallace, John A. Frank
sad 4. ID. Crupper Lodge trustees-A. J.
crlIing, John NJ Kline, and Nj. Wallace.
9.pbans' trustees-WIiIiam Koch. w. S. Rob-
.gs aud W. ID. Henry.
Sect on No. g. Endowment Rank Knights of
-i as has elected officers as follows. A. n.
a. Derveer, president; r. r. Whiting. vice
pres lent; John M. Klein, secretary,
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iscIouslv Assumed hr a crinnle

Thomas Williams, a hunchback and cripple
On utches, whose residence is in West
@a hlngton. was acting ia very disorderly
manl4e or al 10 O'Clock last night in front uf
willard Hotel when Policeman Warren came
alr1R and ordered Williams to desist Upon
is refusal to cease the disorder be was placed
under arrest and taken TO the Thirteenth
sirset Imtrol box. While there the hunch-
% & made vicious assault on Policeman
Nsrran. striking him over the head and
shoulders with one Of his crutches. He was
lhAii5 oTerpowered and locked up on two
-hErEes' assaulting an officer and disorderly
poau ct
The Washington times., 1895-01-01
NOT DEFINITELY DECIDED.

Chief Clerk Daniels Resignation De.
pends Upon Circumstances.
When asked last evening by TIMES re-
porter as TO the correctness of the rumor of
his early resignation, Chief Clerk Josephus
Daniels, OF the Interior Department, said:
II cannot say that will. or will not re-
sign. I am interested in new paper at
Raleigh, N. g., owning majority of the
stock, and it has been suggested to me that
my presence there is desirable. The matter
is being considered; but until Ihear from the
board of directors of the paper. can tell
you nothing definite. 1t may not be neces-
sary for me to 60 to Raleigh"
The Washington times., 1895-01-01
THE WILLARD PRICE FAILURE.
1t Is Attacked Because Hugh Hamilton Did
Not Join in Assignment.

III IS Atlacked because hugh Hamilton Did
Not Join in Assignment.
The assignment of Millard Price & Co.,
commission merchants, of No. $50 Louisiana
avenue northwest and Center Market, has
been attacked as fraudulent. Chaplin Sacks.
butter dealers at No. 911 Louisiana avenue
Yesterday secured an attachment for their
goods to satisfy claim for 81, $50, aud Bry-
ant Foster d. Co. also got out an attachment
10 secure Tl76. The assignee got a replevin
for the property.
The claim of fraud is based upon the fact
that Hugh Hamilton, a Virginian, who is a
partner in the firm of Millard Price & Co., is
not mentioned in the assignment, and does
not turn over his property. He is said to be
worth $4,000. Mr. Hamilton. it is under
stood. says he is only special partner and
not liable for its debts. But his papers show
ing special partnership are not found on rec
ord.
The attorneys who secured the attachments
are A. A. Lipscomb and Philip Walker.
The Washington times., 1895-01-01
Prepared For Train Robbers.

SoUTH McALEsTER, l. T., Dec. Ell. J.
McAlester, United States marshal. received g
telegram here this afternoon to the effect
that II large ngmber OF armed mon were in
the vicinity OF Muskogee. and that an attack
was contemplated on the Missouri. Kansas
and Texas express train Tonight Marshal
McAlester and large force of depaties i'm
mediately left Tor Muskogee on q special
train. Should the contemplated attack be
made the robbers Will meet warm rocep-
ton from the United States officers.
The Washington times., 1895-01-01
Transatlantic Steamer Fares.

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-At the office of the
European steamship lines in this city it was
stated that the conference of the officials of
the companies at Cologne, reported in cable
dispatch. was not to remove the pooling
arrangement as to passenger fares for 1895,
but simply concerned the traffic arrangement
which has existed between the four lines for
the past four years. The lines concerned in
the meeting. and which were represented
there were the Hamburg-American, Neither
lands-American, North German Lloyd and
Red Star.
The Washington times., 1895-01-01
This Rrutal n urderer win Hane

SCRANTON, Pa, Dec. 31.-Frank Bezec, the
Austrian, who was recently convicted of the
murder of his sweetheart. NJ aria Kerzia, was
to-day sentenced by Judge Edwards to be
hanged on day to be designated by the
Governor. Bezeo, whose real name is said
to be Frank Perschon, killed the girl be-
cause she refused to marry him.
The Washington times., 1895-01-01
Nearly Blew His friends head Off.

RALEIGH, N. c.. Dec. 31.-While Crawford
Womack, aged sixteen, was hunting with his
friend. Boyce Scoggins, the latter's gun was
accidentally discharged and the entire load
struck Womack in the face, almost entirely
blowing the head from the body. Womaek
died in his tracks. His companion, Scoggins,
is nearly crazed by the accident.
The Washington times., 1895-01-01
DR.. SHADES DISCOVERY
FOR
CONSUMPTION
INDORSED BY
Prominent Physicians.

DIR. Brent Morgan, of California, professor of
lung diseases in the San Francisco Medical Col
lege, says that 'Dr Shades Mineral Treatment
for consumption is the greatest discovery of the
century" A large number of persons, physi-
clans, Congressman. merchants and other citi-
zens have been interviewed and reported cured
of complicated lung aud throat diseases, con-
sumption in It's last or worst stages by THE
TIMES. CAN for names and addresses of persons
who are willing to be interviewed by those seek
ing the truth. spesalties: Lung. throat and
catarrhal diseases. Hours: to 10 a, m. toa,
and to p. m. Consultation free 1922 14th
street. Telephone, III
The Washington times., 1895-01-01
Cnnrt Nntes

re answer OF Malone wheeIess to his
site suit for divorce was lleI yesterday by
tls attorneys. z. b. hay and j. Coleman.
ne aiers we're put in the sHfe.
as jurors are to Rpl ear at Circuit Court.
ro0p No. 2, Chief Justice Bingham's. NJ 10
e. m to-day.
The Washington times., 1895-01-01
BUTLER AS A BOOK AGENT.

''Pansy' Lost His Mind White CanYassiug
for q Noted Agency.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 31.-Dr R. W. But
Ter, of this city, a rother OF ex-Congressman
Butler, of Pennsylvania. who turned up so
mysterIously yesterday at indianapolis after
several months absence. has been actively en-
gagged for some time past in trying to locate
the missing man.
The doctor was apprised of his brothers
Whereabouts by the Associated Press dis
patch of last night. Dr. Butler stated that
his brother had been in financial straits
previous 10 his disappearance, and this
trouble had undoubtedly driven him insane.
The book agency for which Mr.. Butler had
been canvassing since November q reports
his accounts straight and speaks highly of his
success and intelligent presentations OF GER
tain books which he was selling.
VISToN, Iowa, Dee. 31.-Mrs. Walter Fl.
Butler says not a word has been heard from
Mr.. Butler. Tue Indianapolis di patches
say he arrived there Noyen nber 20.
He did not disappear from Oelwin
until the evening OF November %.
Mrs. Butler is firmly OF the opinion that Mr..
Butler is either dead or insane or she would
have heard personally from him before this.
The Washington times., 1895-01-01
Snow Now In Nortb caro,;n.

RALEIGH. N. c., Dec. 31.-The first real
snow storm OF the season struck here last
night and reached depth of fouR inches.
The storm extended over the entire State,
and the snow in the mountains is very deep.
The Washington times., 1895-01-01
Drop Nv Dron the wen Prrs nrr

telegram received at the Treasury De-
laF 1ent Yesterday afternoon states that
s co 900 In gold was Withdrawn from the
Elh-leasury at New York. This leaves the
Eae amount OF the gold reserve $50, ,O70. I45.
The Washington times., 1895-01-01
Badly Injured by an Exploding Tor

Badly Injured by an Exploding Torpedo.
While welcoming the incoming of the new
year at midnight last night by firing giant
totpedoes near the Treasury Department.
Theodore Grau, a young colored man, was
badly injured by the premature explosion Of
one of the torpedoes. which struck him in the
face. His injuries were dressed by DR.. Smith
ar the Emergency Hospital
The Washington times., 1895-01-01
sIashed During a Street Fight.

About IL o'clock last night Joseph Triplett,
colored, of No. 10 Second street southeast,
was badly cut on the arm during an alterca-
ton with William Snowden. also colored. at
the corner of Fourth and d streets southeast.
Triplett was removed to his home in tho fifth
precinct patrol wagon, and the police are
after Snowden. The injured man was at
tended by DR.. Meredith.
The Washington times., 1895-01-01
Resumption of a ColIiery.

SHAmoKtN. Pa, Dec. 31.-The Union Coal
Company will resume work at three of its
collieries on Wednesday, but the Hickory
Swamp will remain idle.
The Washington times., 1895-01-01
win Not Work the Mines.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec 31.-Secretary
Phillips, of the Massillon District Coal Opera
tors Association, said to-day concerning the
coal situation: ''We shall not make any at
tempt TO start the mines at present We have
every reason TO believe that the men will re-
consider their tion taken last Friday and
go to work at the price stipulated in the
award OF the arbitrators. The men have had
public sympathy with them all through the
contest until now, and we feel that they will
see this very SOON"
The Washington times., 1895-01-01
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More EarthotaEes IN

More Earthquakes in Italy.
ROME, Dec. 31.-There were renewed EARTH
quakes to-day at Reggie di Calabria and
Messina.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-10
EtiramclAI.
Tho Reactionists on the Market Were Out
 fin Enrce.

| The Reactionists on the Market Were Out fin Force.
 New York, May 9--The reactionists
 in the stock market were out in full
 force again to-day, but except in Sugar
 their efforts went for naught. At. the
 opening London and commission houses
 had orders to buy in some cases a little
 below the figures prevailing at the
 time mentioned. Later on this confi-
 dence expressed by the foreigners
 brought about a radical change in sem
 timent on the part of local traders
 not in touch with London and the con-
 tinent and there was a great rush to
 cover j The anthracite coailers were the first to feel the change and under heavy purchases advanced from 1a to 2A per cent, New Jersey Central scoring the largest gain. The story was that the control of the Reading had passed to the New Jersey Central, but interviews with the leading officials of the New York companies said to be interested in the deal, failed to confirm the report. Another interesting rumor was to the effect that the Western Union and the various telephone companies had made important agreements. People in a position to know could not confirm the report, but nevertheless Western Union rose to and closed at 93.
 Pacific Mail was again prominent and sold up to 2SM. It is announced that J. Edward Simmons of the North Ma tional bank of this city has been elected president Of the company to succeed General John Newton. The low priced issues were all higher. Louisville, New | Albany and Chicago, Wheeling and | Lake Erie, Missouri Pacific, Chesapeake l and Ohio, Canada Southern, Atchison, Cotton Oil, Lead, Linseed Oil, Starch, | Mobile and Ohio, Erie, New England, | Northern Pacific, Texas Land, Texas | Pacific, Union Pacific and the Wabash | and all were active a higher range. | Sugar ranged between 1135s and 1553s l and left off at 1141a against 114% at the | close yesterday. Leather. Tobacco and | were firlner and Chicago Gas | rather quiet. In the closing dealings | the excitement abated except in West | ern Union, which continued in request. | Net changes show gains of 1s to 27s | per cant, Western Union leading.
 The demand for bonds continues ac-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-10
4 BATTLE ON AN ICE CAP.

Hunter Fitted Against Bear on Colora-
 do Mountain-The Fight Began With
 the Shooting of an Elk and was Carried
 On Across Crevasse-An Engineers
 Lesson in Hunting.
 From the New York Sun.l
 ''My bear fight began with the shoot ing of an elk" said Mason Mcintosh, a mining engineer. T was in the Cobra do mountains in the Uncompahgre re- zion, Investigating some mining prop critics for a New York syndicate when 1t occurred. The leads were all at a high altitude, and in following up some float on mountain side one July day l left my two companions at the timber line to await my return and kept on going upward until I got among the summit levels near the edge of the ice cap. This is the snow and ice which collect in winter upon high mountain tops, and which, in places sheltered from the sun. does not disappear through the entire year. Upon broad, level summits, which in some parts of the Rocky Mountains form lofty, irreg- uiar table lands, the accumulated snow of winter melts very slowly through the warm season and, alternately freezing and thawing, forms glaciers often of great extent and depth It was toward such a table land and glacier that was climbing.
 "A half mile from the summit an elk broke out of little canon ahead, and stopped for d moment to survey me as he crossed my path. I was carrying a Maynard rifle, light mountain gun, and at once fired, wounding him in the body. Immediately he turned and started at full speed up the face of the mountain. I knew that the way to se- cure him was not to follow him Up closely, which would keep him on the run as long as he had strength to go, but to wait for him to stop and lie down, which, if undisturbed, he pres ently would do if badly hurt. Then the chances would be that in a short time I could approach him near enough to give the finishing shot, if one were necessa- ry. But the elk did not stop while within my view. He kept straight on
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-10
fA CALIFORNIA
 POINTER.

You are not asked to buy tickets over the
 SANTA FEE ROUTE To California, unless fully convinced that it is better line than any other. Convincing facts cheerfully furnished by local agents, or they can be had by addressing
 s. w. Manning, General New England Agent, 322 Washington street,
 Boston, Mass.
 Here Is one No other road owns it's own tracks and runs Pullman palaca and tourist sleepers daily all the way between Chicago and Los Angeles. Another We have a car in charge of a special agent from Boston to Calia fornia every Thursday evening And another Our tourist sleepers are first-class in comfort and second-olass in price,-a combination that ought td please.
 And still another: Our line is several hundred miles the shortest and many hours the quickest "a saving of time counts for a good deal in long journeys
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-10
soHooz MAY OPEN SOON.
Scarlet Fever Epidemic at the East End i
 Abating.

Scarlet Fever Epidemic at the East End is
 Abating.
 Bridgeport, May 9.-No new cases of scarlet fever have been reported in the Newfield school district for the past two days, and the health officer thinks that the epidemic there has passed its height Nothing has yet been done by the board of health in relation to the opening of the Newfield school, but it is possible that permission will be given to resume sessions next week, if no more cases are reported.
 Dr. Hoyt, president of health board, said this afternoon that it might not be necessary to keep the school closed after Monday if in the meantime the disease does not spread.