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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28
GEN. WILLIAMS ARRESTED
Charged With False Pretenses and
Suindling in Baltimore.
Was at On. Time Assistant Surgeon
General of the u $. Army-Com-
mon Sharper Now.

Gen. A. C. Williams. at one time assist.
ant surgeon-general of the United States
Army, and who hasfor the pas wo months
been living with his invalid wife at No. 90
l. street northwest, was arrested this a tc1-
noon on complaint OF Parker. Bridget & Co..
by Detective Garter, and charged with false
pretenseS.
Gen. Williams obtained from the cloth
ing firm $50 worth of Clothes. on the recon-
incubation of Sim johnson. a clerk in Wash
Il. Williams & Co.'S. johnson knew him
when he was wealthy and respected ma n
and supposed that he was still in good cir
Gums tances.
Aiessrs. Parker & Bridget, however. in
yestigatc1 tlie general and found out his
true character, and ut once complained 10
The detective office Detective Carter.
knowing that the general was also wanted
III Baltimore fer n forgery committed three
years ago, at once went On the case and
succeeded in locating him this afternoon.
The forgery for which tc is wanted in
Baltimore was committed under tie fol-
lowing circumstance: He went to d char
liable Catholic institution aud presented
ii with SlCO in cash. Ec-tLcn said ihat he
desired to purchase some supplies for Them
and asked that check for $40 be casheti
This was done and he departed and was
never seen again. The check turned out
to be forgery.
When he was taken into police head
quarters the general said:
Don't take the into Major Moorc's
Office
During his days of affluence he and the
major were friends and lie Gid not care to
have him witness his disgrace now.
Detective l.. Gait OF Baltimore will take
the general to Baltimore this afternoon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28
Mr.. MEREDITH EXPLAINS
introduced the Columbia Road I'M
provement Bill in Good Faith.
Since Times Criticism Has Sent for
Citizen Who Gave 1t to Him and
VIII Inquire Closely.

Representative Meredith OF virginia. who
has introduced in the House n bill to light
ard improve public ,horoughfares between
the northwest section of Washington and
the Geological. the Rock Creek, and the
Soldiers Home Parks" says there is no
intention on his part to act otherwise than
for the best interests Of the District.
In conversation today with The Tunes
reporter MI. Meredith said:
1.-The bin in question was handed to me
by a reputable and rsspunsihie citizen VI
Washington, with the Information that II
either had been or would be approved by
the Commissioners. With this nee,
as a member OF the District Committee, l
introduced the bill without investigation,
leaving it to take its chances with ether
measures which must receive or escape
the condemnation OF the Commissioners.
MY district is contiguous to this city,
and the interests OF my constituents are so
closely allied with those OF the citizens
of Washington that would under no circum-
stances favor legislation which would be
inlInical to either.
The District has no truer friend than
am, and 1 would neither antagonize the
Commissioners nor impose unnecessary
burdens of taxation upon the citizens of
Washington. II the Commissioners with
hold their approval from this bill, it
ldHS, ihOiC Will DC
done in the matter. 1 shall not attempt to
push it through in the face OF their opposi-
ton. Ihave not the most remote personal
interest in the proposed improvements.
.Since my attention has been called by
The Times to this bill, and the possibility
that it might conceal legislation which
would be beneficial only to a few already
wealthy property owners, have sent for
the gentleman who gave me the bill and re-
quested its introduction and will question
him fully as to the motives which inspired
its preparation. ] will also call upon the
District Commissioners and ascertain
whether they have or will give their APP
prevail to the measure.
II will not stand responsible for any
legislation which might be construed as
being detrimental to the citizens Of Wash
inptOn,v
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28

| The majority by which the Republican
| leaders OF the House this afternoon expect
| to pass the bill giving authority for the
Increase or bonds is concededly growing less
with each passing hour.
the enormous Republican majority has
been largely dissipated by the great d.
| versity OF financial opinion. The free silver
men have been placated. but not satisfied.
| Those who believe with Mr.. johnson or Cali
fornia respecting ante-e.ection pledges are
| on the verge of open rebellion. Others, es-
| specially amoDg tne new members, are be-
| ginning TO weaken in their bind and un-
questioning following Of the leaders.
, These various causes, If longer time
were permitted for debate, would in all
probability defeat the bill but the time
for thinking and rhetorical education is TOO
brief, and tie measure will pass, but by u
compa ratiyely narrow margin.
FIGURING ON % MAJORITY.
Chairman Dingley this morning figured
on twenty-five majority fer the bill. Later
in the day other party leaders reduced this
estimate TO from ten to twenty. One proini-
nent Republican does not expect a sur
plus OF more than five votes in favor or
the bill.
Al. sorts OF disturbing rumors have been
circulating at the House end OF the Capitol
One was IN the effect that the hiCden in
EQUITIES OF the bond bill had not yet become
apparent. b.; when the real factswere made
manifest not u member from New York
city and the outlying districts would dare
vote for il. The open hostility OF the New
York Delegation, coming ut the last moment.
woild in all probability prove fatal.
Another report was that the President
would take the political bun by the horns,
and would notify Congress before o clock
that sale of bonds had been arranged.
The political benefit TO be derived from such
move are self-lpparent, but inquiries at
the Executive Mansion elected the Informal
ton that such notification was not contem-
plated TODAY. s--a
INTEREST IN DEBATE WANING
As matter Of fact, the interest in the
debate, So far as members are concerned,
has abaied. and the last three hours of dis
cussioU viii probab not influence a single
vote one way or the other.
The bill will pass but the sting of an
ticipation has already turned to bitter
ness the sweets of victory. The plea OF
emergency and exieency viii not avail the
Republicans hereafter in explaining to their
constituents the sudden conversion TO an
advocacy of bond sales. The specter of the
bond bill will haunt the Republicans in the
next national campaign.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28
LAsHED A,Boy WITH \ STRAP
Ma giSt rate Saw HIS Back ard Held
Il Private. Teacher for Trial.

New York. Dec. 2s.-In two dingy little
rooms. fifteen rcet by tea feet aud seven by
five feet, in tue rear. of No. SO Ridge street,
threcihadcoidiieta Gebre y school aud ha We
abnat forty pupils.
| How they all squeeze into the place it is
hard to conjecture. In the smaller room
Samuel Teller, OF No. 81 Pitt street. one
OF the pa r;ncrs. imparts knowledge tot we've
boys. One OF his pupils. jamin kiGres.
aged eleven, OF No. s, Avenue d, came to Is
SEE Market courtyes;cEt:ay with his mother,
and showed his back to Society Agents
Wieiiing and DeuiieTt. s...tt ear .s1t-l.s.
The boys fieSb had been cut by dozen
stripes with a strap because lie fought with
another boy in the schooiroom.
Magistrate Si!nns was appealed 10. and
after he saw the boys back he issued L
warrant for Teller, who was arrested.
Tie teacher said that KloTes was very
troublesome hoy, but he did not know
that he had hit him go hard. He pleaded
for his release, but was held in StCU for
trial.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28
; Forecns Il I'm 8 P. M. sunday.

Foreca II TIL P. NJ. Sunday.
I FOR Easter Pennsylvania and New Jer-
Osy, partly c.oudy weather today and to-
night, probai,sv fair Sunday: slight changes
in Temperature; variable winds becoming
southerly-
For the District of Columbia, Della ware
and Mary;..Id, partly cloudy or threaten
ing weai' er. probably without rain; slow
ly rising temperatures; variable winds be-
coming suLtherly.
For virginia, threatening weather, with
light she WITS IN eastern portion today and
tonight. fair Sunday: slightly warmer; north
easterly winds becoming southerly.
Weather Conditions IA nd General Fore
CsSt.-.
The storm in the North west has moved
east ward, and is now central in northern
Minnesota, the low pressure extending
southwestward to Texas. The pressure has
risen rapidly on the north Pacific coast,
and high area covers the Rocky mountain
- districts. The pressure is also high In
\ 1hs middle Atlantic and east gulf States.
\ The temperature has risen in the lake
Regions and on the southern Rocky mountain
slope; 1t has fallen in New England, and
on tie northern Rocky mountain plateau.
Light Shove have occurred In the lower
lake fAgion.
Partly cloudy weather. with occasional
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28
wouldn't Part Them.

Here Is a Georgia goose story Two gen.
tlemeD were standing on street corner
when they were approached by a man offer
ing 10 sell two dressed geese. They decided
to purchase, but the dealer insisted ON sell
ing the two fowls to one man. Accordingly
one of them bought the two and sold again
to his friend.
After the transaction was completed the
goose vender was asked why lie would not
sell the two fowls separate. Said he:
THAT cd goose and gander have been to-
gether for thirty years, end wouldn't sepa-
rate them for any consideration. Atlanta
Constitution.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28
Sure
to be
someone

that you want to please
with 4 New Years gift.
Notwithstanding the rush 1
had at Christmas l have looked
out for your New Year wants.
have reorganized my stock,
filled up the gaps and can again
show you daintiest loneliness in
che way of jewelry.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28
HAYTrsOFFERro ENGLAND.
If Accepted John Bull VIII Gain an
Advantage Over Uncle Sam

New York, Dec. est is reported on
seemingly reliable authority that the Hay
tian government is trying 10 negotiate a
loan Of 40 200. 900 francs in London. A rep
reseDtatiye OF the government has gone to
Europe, and if the conditions which Kayti
offers are accepted England will have gained
a decided advantage over the United States
in Southern waters, which in case of war,
would be Of inestimable value.
AS security for the loan Hayti offers the
custom houses and the st. Nicholas Mole,
which is an important seaport lying be-
tween Cuba, and important as a naval sta
ton. The United States wanted to pur-
chase the Mole for that purpose 4 few years
ago, but Hayti refused to sell.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28
POLICEMAN KNOCKED OUT.
Right Fielder Burns Made Hard Hit
and Weissman Lost His Eye.

HfSHt FItIUer burI1s aIHut u tfHru dtt
and WeiSsman Lost His Eye.
New York, Dec. 2S.-Thonas P. Burns.
right fielder of the New York Baseball Club.
was held for the grand jury by Justice Har-
riman. in the Gates avenue police court,
Brooklyn, yesterday. He was accused OF
assaulting Policeman August Weissman, OF
the Seventeenth preciAct, one year ago.
The two men met in a saloon and began
a discussion about John Y. McRane. Burns
said the Corey Island boss would never
serve out his term, and Weissman said he
would serve every day of it. Blows fol-
lowed words, and Weissman was punched
in the left eye, of which he has lost the
sight. He says he was struck with heavy
ring or brass knuckle.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28
Condition Of the watcr.

High and low tides are officially recorded
at the Navy Yard today as follows:
High Low.
4;32 a m.- 1851 q. m.
sos p. m. 11:49 p. m.
Temperature and condition of the water
at 8 p. M: Great Falis-Temperature, 40:
condition, i. Receiving reservoir-Tem-
40 conuins3Sn noI.i cohtecI n
tributing reservoir-Temperature 43; con-
dition- OF influent gatehouse, 8; erfluent
gate hense, 4. &.r
Schedule for Street Lighting.
Gas lamps lighted at b:5s p. M; extin-
guished at sos q. m.
Naphtha lamps lighted at 5:59 p. M; ex-
tiDguished at $40 q. N.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28
Veteran Actor Wallis Dead.

Philadelphia, Dec. 2s.-William H. wallis,
n veteran actor, who was associated with
Edwin Booth, Charlotte Cushman and about
all of the leading American Thespians OF his
time, died 1t his home in this city, No. 1888
South Juniper street, today. He celebrated
his SEVENTEEN birthday on Thursday and
had been i'll with Bright's disease since last
May.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28
Mondays st. Asaph Entries.

First race-Four-year-olds ara upward,
selling: one-half mile. Duke of Fief, Eclipse,
jr., Intimidad, Plunderer Imp, Mckeever,
Herndon, Clausman, Briscoe, Becton. Sur
prise, TriXe Gordon, and Pathway, 10
each. ..,--.
Second race-Six and ono-laf furlongs;
two-ycar-olds: selling. st. Lawrence III,
los; Halle Gay, Devola, Miss Edith, 105
each; Collision, 101; Nantucket, Earn, 100
each; Lady Watson, 81.
Third race-Threc- year-olds and up;
allowances; four and half furlongs.
Wang, liz; Cody. Salisbury. Balliuasloc.
Susie R., Governor Fifer, Memo, Arundel,
Bonneville, Gorella, Lucille, and Silver
Queen, 100 each.
Fourth race-F our -year-oldS and up
ward. six and half furlongs selling.
Jersey. He. Elizabeth, Cuckoo, Ruction.
Mote. Matte Chun, Solitaire, Marguerite,
Avon, Picka way and Grand PriX, l O5 each.
Fifth race-Three year olds; selling; seven
furlongs. silva, 113; Juanita, Lady Rich
mopd, Siberia, 10 each. DIR. Faust. 1913;
German, Patti, Herkimer, Tangefoot, Bel
vina, Staffa, Reform, 100 ach.
Sixth race-Three-year-olds; a I'd upward.
selling: one mile. Red Star, I12; DriZZie.
no; Seatucket and Ponce de Leon, 100
EACH. yenusbers and Harry NJ, 1OT each:
Foxglove. 80; Cheddar ami Hazel, 81 each;
Bronston, "a.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28
LETTER HAS NOT ARRIVED.
Official Note of Acceptance From DR.
Satterlee,

Official Note of Acceptance From DR..
Satterlee.
The official letter which was expected
today from Rev. DR.. Henry Y. Satterlee,
> Of New York, accepting the office of bishop
OF Washington, had not arrived at a late
: hour this afternoon.
While the telegram sent to Rev. Dr. e.
Holt yesterday settled the question of ac-
ceptance, yet the official letter from the
newly-elected bishop is awaited with con-
siderable interest. 1t is expected that in
this letter DR.. satterlee will inform the
standing committee concerning his i'm
mediate plans, for 1t is unlikely that he
VIII be unable to 80 arrange his work in
New York as to leave 1t before spring.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28
To Accept the katandrn.

TIE Hosse Committee on Naval Affairs
today ordered u favorable report on the
Senate Joint resolution authorizing the
Secretary of the Navy to accept the rain
Kaiahdin, which failed TO meet contract
requirements on her trial trip. Arrange
inents have been made to pass the rcsoiu
ton today. Mr.. Cummings OF New for'
has chirSc OF is
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28
G, +. Dapison,
JEWELER,
HOS F Street N. w.
LIVES SAVED BY BEER.
Two Men Overcome by Escaping Gas
In II Sewer.

in Il Sewer.
New York, Dec. 2S.-DaDieI Sullivan and
Bernard Mortimer, laborers employed by
Sewer Inspector Edward Benson OF Jersey
City, were almost asphyxiated by escaping
gas yesterday while at work cleaning a
sewer on Provost street.
Sullivan, who entered the sewer first,
had been there but a short time when he
collapsed. Mortimer was sent down TO tie
a rope around him, so that he could be
pulled to the surface.
Just as Sullivan was taken out Mortimer
collapsed and was pulled out by Inspector
Benson. Both men were unconscious for
nearly an hour. .-
Beer secured from a nearby saloon, ac-
cording to physician who was summoned
probably saved the mems lives. A leak
In gas pipe running through the sewer
caused the trouble.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28
-
GOULDS' FIGHT FOR TAXES.
Seeking to Evade Taxation ON Their
-. ,.SnInll RIn1,nrfy

So, Personal Property.
New York, Dec. 2S.-The com
nissioners of taxes have returned
to the Supreme Court all the papers
relative to the assessments made for the
purpose of taxation for 1875 upon the per
sonal property of George j., Helen NJ.
Howard and Edwin Gould. as well upon
the personal property OF the estate OF jay
Gould.
The estate of Jay Gould was assessed for
taxation for 1895 at $40 COO 900; that of
of George J. Gould at 100000, and that
of Helen NJ, Howard and Edwin Gould at
100000 each. 1t is claimed that those as
sessments are illegal, as the estate of jay
Gould is located in Tarrytown. while none
of the other Gould heirs is a resident of this
county.
Free Fashion Supplement to The
Sunday Timex.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28
prepared at the United States Weather Bureau,

light sho wers, are indicated for the north.
ern portions Of New England and New York.
Increasing cloudiness and threa tening
weather are Indicated for the lower Mlssis-
sippi valley Sunday.
Riyers.-The Ohio has risen 40 feet at
Pittsburg, 80 at Parkersburg, 6 at Gin
cinnati and 20 at Louisville. The Arkan-
sas is above the danger line go feet at
Fort Smith, and GA feet at Little Rock, and
falling.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28

coinage Of the bullion in the Treasury
was the wisest and best ISOLATION OF the
. situation.
at o clock, acfnrlipg to the rale agreed
upon. the vote was begun by calling the
roll of menibers.n ,.er- .... -,r....7-.,, me- ar
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28
VOTES HElIIN6 INEI
Bond Bill will Pass by Only a
Small Margin.
MAY GET BUTPIVE MAJORITY

Chairman Dinghy Figures on Twenty
five-If More Time Were Given for
Debate the Fate of the Measure
Would B-yery DOubtful-NewA Mem
bt.rs Getting to He Obstinate.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28
New Trial Denied

{ Justice Bradley today rendered a decision
ioverruling the motion for a new trial in the
,eoDtest of Mary j. Johnson's will
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS FIRE.
Small Boys Build Bonfire In Va
cant Tenement.

An alarm of fire was tarned in at 2:35
o'clock this afternoon from Washington
Heights.
The fire was in an unoccupied two-story
dwelling house on MAYOR Row, and was the
property OF the improvement syndicate at
the heights.
1t was reported that the blaze was started
by three sinai! boys who broke into The house
and built bonfire on tie floCr- The build
ing was totally destroyed.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28
NOT CITIZENS OF IA[eITI
saIoonkeepers Who Have Only
Taken Out Their First Papers.
RULING OF THE ATTORNEY

Mr.. Thomas Holds That Appllcant mt for
Liquor Licenses w ho Have Not Been
Completely Naturalized Are Not Eli
titled to Favorable Action-MiDOr
District Matters and Daily Orders.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28

"LA RENE" FURNITURE POL
ISL will do more toward brighten
Ing up aud renewing Old furniture
than anything else you use 25c
ago0d sized bottle.
Overstocked Sale -.
of Overstuffed
Parlor Suites.
We've cut prices
generously on every
Overstuffed p arlor
Suite in the house.
Stocks too big-it
must be reduced, and
when we offer these
most de sirable of
suites at a discount
under the lowest price
quoted on them
there's no reason why
they shouldn't go and
go quickly.
$40 to SEQ off the lowest prices NAL ed
on suites that were from 80 to 800; S. to
$i5 IN suites priced under $50; SO to SIS
OFF suites priced over si0a
ART ROOMS SIXTH FLOOR
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28

Free Fashion Supplement to Tho
G",d.v Times. ss -. .-r1at.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28
ART ROOMS SIXTH FLOOR

NJ rant 10 BE- the Jereier rho
comes into your mind irst."
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28

"LA RENE" FURNITURE. POL
ISL will do more toward brighten
ing up aud renewing Old furniture
than anything else you ca use. 25c
ago0d sized bottle.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28
New York Stock Market.

Furnished nv Frank Wilson Brown. broke.
No. 1885 F street
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28

$40 to SEQ of the lowest prices ma ked
on suites that were from 80 to 500; S. to
$i5 IN suites priced under $50; SO to SIS
off suites priced over si0o.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-07
Dun's Report.

New York Dec. 7-R. G. Dun & Co.'S
Weekly Review Of Trade tomorrow will
say: Business is still sluggish, as II
gorged by excessive Indulgence of appe-
tite for buying when prices were ad-
vanced. In nearly every branch stocks
not yet distributed to consumers stand IN
the way of new orders. and competition
OF producing force. largely exceeding the
present demand, puts down prices that
decline, retarding purchases yet more.
After the holidays many look for larger
demand. For the present the springs of
new business are running low but enough
is doing on old orders to keep most of the
works employed In part and a good pro-
portion fully. Financial influences have
not been hindered and rarely has the
opening Of a session OF congress affected
business 30 little.
Wool has been slightly strengthened by
the London sales. but the average of
quotations by Coates Bros. is only a
tenth of per cent. higher. Sales con-
tinue large. 6.46s. 100 pounds for the week.
OF which 60 per cent is foreign. Iron and
It's products are lower; plates at l. &c and
bar l.Sc and Bessemer pig at SIP at Valley
mills. with billets SIG so. The average ~
all quotations is 81 per cent. below the
highest point In September, but actual
sales are frequently made below ouota-
tons. Rails have not changed. while
Bessemer pig has declined IS and billets
50 per ton and the purchase of 10000 toms
Tor san Francisco from England is no.
ticed.
Copper Is weaker at 14c for lake with
a narrow demand. and tin is a ouartsr
weaker with the visible supply here ana
abroad S,ZSl tons. against 22.445 tons a
year ago. Failures for the week haya
been s24. against Ss5 last year.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-07
THE WEEK IN COMMERCE
Bradstreet's Report.

New York. Dec. 6.-Bradstreet's will
say: General trade continues the fea-
lures of preceding weeks-smaller volume
and quiet in most lines, business being
conducted conservatively, active in WOOL
ems, clothing. shoes and hardware, and
new orders. generally of filling-in char
acter. The season has been late. one,
mild weather having delayed orders until
the Christmas demand and the belated
autumn request came together. Notwith-
standing almost uniform reports of quiet
and unchanged conditions, IL should be
noted that Jacksonville, Augusta and
Birmingham at the South, Milwaukee
Kansas City and st. Louis at the West,
prove exceptions to the rule by reporting
gains in the demand for wholesale staple
goods compared with the preceding week.
Exports of wheat (hour included as
wheaO from both coasts of the United
States this week amount to 3,15s, 900 BUSH
els. as compared with 2,4e0. 200 last week,
and S,o11.oo0 in the week year ago. The
total business failures were BIS as against
28S last week