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The evening times., 1896-09-28
DEATH HER BRIDEGROOM.
Carrie HOrHer Took POiosn on the
DIV Set for Her w edding.


Westminster. Md, Sept. 2S.-Miss Carrie
Horner. aged twenty-five years, only daugh-
terof Charles Horner. commit ed suicide yes
ieriay afternoon in the Westminster Gene
terry by taking a dose Of strychnne. Miss
Hurncr was to have been married yesterday
afternoon to Mr. William Broch. Of West
minister. and the license had already beer
procured.
She left her fathers house at about 1880
D. m, and said she was going TO the poor
house, where she and other ladies had been
holding religious services every Sunday. sra
was seen 10 meet young Broch at the corner
of Webster and Main streets. and aftertalk-
ing there some time separated. They We're
afterward seen sitting on bench Ill the
cemetery.
After talking there some time she got up
and went TO another part of the cemetery.
where Broch found her shortly afterward
lying on the ground trembling. He asked
her what was the matter. and she told hm
that she had taken poison. Broch called the
manager of the cemetery. Mr.. Theodore Nit
ten. who, with Mrs. Dr. Zepp and Mr.. Broch,
went back to where she was lying.
She was carried to her home on Webster
street by Mr.. Mitten and his brother and Mr:
Wilbur Buckingham. Brooch hremainedin the
cemetery for a short time. and then Went
home. DR.. j. Howell Billingslca was sum-
moned. but it was then too late for an anti
tiote to have effect.
Miss Horuer was conscious at Intervals up
10 her DEATH which occurred in severe con-
yulsiou about O'Clock, an hour after sne
had taken the poison. -...
The evening times., 1896-09-28
BON NARCHE
UNDER THE X-RAY.
Interesting Experiments sWitne>sedin
Mr.. r.Chapman'sL La boratory.

party of students spent several hours
Saturday evening in the laboratory of Mr..
Frank Chapman, of Massachusetts avenue
was to witness the workings OF the X-ray
apparatus.
one of the party was taken for subject
and the backbone andribs examined by use
Of the fluorscope. All the students studied
heir hands and arms and observed how
The flesh seemed TO fall way, leaving only
the disconnected jonts. Pocketbooks were
held before the apparatus. seemingly in the
air, as only the coins within, and the bones
of the fingers, short distance away, ap
pearcd TO the observer.
The apparatus itself is an UnpreteHtious
affair The oblong shaped bulb cor Crook
| Subel, Of a pale green color. produced by
current of electricity under a tension ii
pressure of thousands OF volts, was hardly
| warm, yet the wire that led from this tn
the induction coil. gave proofs Of how high
" it was charged when the finger was
placed near it.
After spending some time with the X-ray
apparatus the Gramaphonc was examined
The workings of this invention were ex-
blamed as We're also others OF interest
the laboratory. The party was COM
posed of Mrs Chapman, Miss Grace Ross.
| Miss Aimee Rich. Miss Meta Won Wimpffen.
Miss Florence Wieser, Miss Katie Lay Howe.
| Miss Sarah Willard Howe. DIR. Frank T.
Howe. NJ Il. H Doubleday. Mr. Fred Reich
bach. Mr.. Ray Bradford. Mr.. Frank I,
Howe, jr., and Mr.. Frank Chapman.
The evening times., 1896-09-28
HER YOUTHFUL ADMIRER.
Actress Followed to New York by
n Chicago street Arab.

Chicago Street AraD.
New York. Sept. 2s. In the gallery OF
the Third Avenue Thcater Saturday night
a small. grimy boy waited with impdtie1ce
until Il young woman, down on the hiiis
Of Gay New Workers" rs Allie vivian,
bounced on the stage and sang song ABOUT
her little sweetheart. Then the boy climbed
ON a seat and waved his cap until lie at
tractcd the attention of everybody IN the
house. The actress was evidently eNpece
ing him. She tossed kiss to The gallery
and responded to an encore with w Oh
Somebody Give Me a Kiss"
4 bououet of two white and two red
roses was thrown at her feet, the gallery
j,incd in the chorus. and she retired amid
a whirlwind uf applause. Then the grimy
hoy came down from the gallery and perch
ed IN a fence nearthe stage door I'm 7 Thirty-
first street to await until Allie Vivian
should come from the theater.
He has been doing this for six weeks.
He has followed her from Chicago, ana
he is going to follow her to Brooklyn.
Never was there more persistent young
adniirer. Last Sunday night Miss vivian
left him II indianapolis. She bid him good
bye. and told him he would be great
man some day if he was good. The 10y
sohbed and said nothing.
Last Thursday night. as she was gong
into the theater. a sniutty hand was thrust
at her and IA tired little yoice said: Hello,
amt you glad to see me?"
why Joe; how in tie world did you
get here?"
..speaked." was the laconic reply.
He has bcen dancing attendance upon her
ever Stree. utterly ignoring her husband,
who treats the had rs huge joke.
The evening times., 1896-09-28
CHARLES RUDD CAPTURED.
Has Been Wanted Here Since August
for Assault

Charles Rudd. Colored, has been dodSinl
the police since August IA last. He was
wanted for attempting To behead his wife.
Liiiu Rudd. a t their home in Gov ernment
alley northwest. on the above date.
Rudd was Jealous of his spouse aDd came
hnme in an ugly mood. While engaged in
a quarrel he seized Il sharp knife and rush
ing It the woman exclaimed:
'I'll cut your black head off,"
The keen blade descended and cut fright
full cash Oh his wife's face, extending
from the right ear to her mouth. The hus-
band fled while his bleeding wife was
taken to the Emergency Hospital for treat
ment.
Rudd went to New York tie same day
walking to a way station on the Pennsyi-
vania Railroad to elude the police. HI
came back two days ago and Policrmar
E. F. Jack. of the Third precinct, who had
been looking for him. arrested the brutal
husband yesterday at Seventh STREET anf
Penns ylyania avenue.
The evening times., 1896-09-28
SHOT INTO THE CROWD.
Double Tragedy Almost Happened In
East Washington Yesterday.


The poor craftsmanship OF Ward Fey
ton and Willie Richards, tough young col
ored men, averted u double Sunday y tragedy
at Seventh and East Capitol streets.
Fully fifty men and boys were assembled
about crap game at the corner, when a
dispute over ) cents arose between Peyton
and Richards. ora
Look out. He's going to shoot sang
out one of the men. sa. t. -a.. r...s.,
The next instant Richards drew pistol
from his hip pocket and fired two shots
point blank at Peyton. He then ran to-
ward Eighth street, Peyton in the mean
time drew his gun and fired twice at his
fleeing antagonist
Peyton was captured by the Fifth pre-
cinct police, andbtoday was arraigued be-
fore Judge Miller, charged with three Of
fenses-carrying concealed weapons, firing
a pistol on the streets and disorderly as
sembly for the purpose of engaging in a
crap game. For carrying the pistol the
prisoner was sent, to Jail for six mouths
without fine. In the other cases he will
work in the chain gang for three months
The evening times., 1896-09-28
TEXAS COTTON FOR JAPAN.
Staple VIII Be Largely Exported to
That Country.

Waco. Tex, Sept. 2S.-Mr. Tsurutani OF
Kobe, japan, is here with letters of intro
duction to local cotton shippers. The OBJ
iect of the visit OF Mr.. TSurutani to Texas
IS to arrange on the part OF Japanese man.
ufacturers of cotton textiles for direct im-
portations OF Texas cotton into Japanese
ports. Mr. Tsurutani says there are eighty
plants in Japan for the manufacture nf cot
ton goods and other mills are about to be
established.
His nation intends to supply cotton goods
largely in the East and will send buyers
annually to the cotton States, as is the
practice with the European spinLers. Mr..
Tsurutani says Texas cotton wiishoEtly lie
shipped from San Francisco to Toxic on a
japanese steamship. which will lie a new
movement in the cotton trade.
The evening times., 1896-09-28
Trouble Expected at Indian Council

trouble Expected at Indian Council.
Depison, Tex, Sept. 2S.-Serious trou-
ole is anticipated at the meeting of tue
Cboctaw Council at Tuscahoma, which con-
yencs next Thursday. United States troops
have been ordered there. Gov. McCurtain
has written United States Indian Agent
Wisdom to send squad OF Indian police
to be present at the opening OF the coun-
Gil. Gov. McCurtain is convinced that an
attempt will be made by the Jackson party
to count him out and seat jackson. In that
event there will be bloodshed.
The evening times., 1896-09-28
VALUABLE DOCS POISONED
Unknown Slayer at Work in
East Washington.
PETS CLOSELY WATCHED
Owners of CANNES Are Doing All In
Their Power to Discover the Iden-
Occurred inthe n eigh borhood A bout
Three Years Ago.

Residents OF East Washington, in the
neghborhood of Lincoln Park, are up in
arms over the wholesale poisoning of pet
dogs and cats ID that vicinity. During tie
past two weeks Il large number of valuable
animals have died suddenly, all showing
symptoms OF poisoning.
one OF the most valuable OF these dogs
was owDed by George l.. Humphrey, OF No.
Tenth street southeast Rover, as he was
was called, was a young collie. of regis
tered pedigree beautiful y marked, and was
valued at $35 Aside from this, the family
had become greatly attached to the dog.
His owner had raised him from puppy,
and he was looked upon as a playmate by
the children.
Last Saturday night, after being allowed
to romp on the commons, he came home
showing signs of illness. He seemed un-
easy and had an Unsuitable thirst, gulpng
down all the water placed before him. The
family decided to send for a veterinary
surgeon next morning, but before that time
the dog was dead.
PET DOGS POISONED.
Mr. Albert Cary. of the National Cap
ital Bre wing Company. was also sufferer
from the actions OF this unkn own poisoner.
An almost priceless black spitZ dog, OF a
rare species who had q high sentimental
value as well, because he was a present
from a very dear friend. was found dead
last Thursday morning in the garden which
surrounds Mr. Cary's house, at No. 135
Twelfth street southeast.
Another highiy-priZed animal died under
the saue suspicious circumstances at the
home of Mr. James s. Early. This dog
was thoroughbred skye terrier, and was
given to the Early family when puppy six
wears ago 1t had become great favor
ite III the neighborhood. The dog was
playing in the streets on Wednesday even
ing. but was kept in the house all that
night. He was seized with COMMISSIONS
early the next morning. and died before
anything could he done for him.
IDENTITY OF THE CULPRIT.
Other dog-owners OF that section have
taken alarm and are doing all In Their
power to discover the identity OF the
offender All the dogs Of the neighbor-
hood are jealousy guarded and will not
be allowed to get out OF sight until the
posouer is brought to Justice, or the alarm
has passed over
These cases recall previous similar cases
Three years ago more than forty dogs ID
this neighborhood were poisoned and the
offender never discovered. Last year, aiso'
DO less than a dozen dogs and cats in the
vicinity Of Eighth and East Capitol streets
were killed by poison.
was then suspected than an eccentric
ptysi clan of East Capitol street, who
makes no secret Of lis aversion TO pet ami
mails, was the offender.
The evening times., 1896-09-28
Rev. pr.Lewls, Resignation Accepted

Rtv. Dr. LeWIS NeS1RnatfOn AccePteu'
Plainfield, n. J.. Sept. 2S.-The trustees
of the Seventh Day Baptist Church, OF this
city, last night decided TO accept the resig-
nation of the Rev DR.. A. II. LIE wis, the lead
ing minister in that denomination in this
country. He has been called by the general
conference of the Seventh Day Baptists
to act as national lecturer for the propasa-
ton of Sabbath reform in the United States.
DR. LIE wis will commence his duties D toncc
The pastorate made vacant by the rcsigna-
tioD of Rev. DR.. Lewis has not yet been
filled
The evening times., 1896-09-28
THIEVES SNEAK JORS.
Inspector HoIlinbcrger Receives Re-
ports of SIX Cases.

ports OF SIX cases.
Six cases OF theft were reported to In
spector HoilinberGer at police headquar'
tiers yesterday and this morning, all Of
them being sneak jobs.
\ bolt of cashmere cloth was stolen from
In front of Jacob Kohner's store, No. Oh
Seventh street northwest.
\ thief entered the residence Of Charles
F. pubcis. No. 2O2s Sixteenth street north
west. and made off with gold-filled
hunting case watch.
Bicycles were stolen from James c. Hooe
Of No. 14OO New Hampshire avenue, and
c. NJ. Billingsley, Ninth and II streets
northwest.
4 hoy's large express wagon was stolen
from the premises of Clinton Clip, No.
1919 street southwest.
An unknown thief entered the stable Of
James c. Amiss. at Twelfth and B streets
northwest and stole his black sack coat.
The evening times., 1896-09-28
n.ruhardt to Rec,te to the Car

Paris, Sept 2S.-Mni. Copee and Here
dia. the eminent ntterateurs and members
of the French Academy, have each writ
ten verses which are to be recited in the
presence OF the czar and czarina upon
the occasion of the visit of their ma jesties
to Paris next week Madame Sarah Bern
hardt will also 1ecite poem written by
NJ Sully-Prudhomme the French poet and
acadeinician, after the czar and czarina
have dined at Versailles s-
The evening times., 1896-09-28
SOCIETY FOLKS MOVEMENT
Coming From Every Direction to
Take Up Their Winter Residence.
Not So Many Marriages Planned for
the Present Week-GosSip of the
Gay World.

Miss Clara Barton. who is the Suest, at
Newport, of Mrs. Almon. is hard at work Oh
her report. When she has completed her
story of the labors OF the Red Cross Society
in Turkey she will 20 TO Meriden, Conn for
visit to friends before returning 10 this
city.
The evening times., 1896-09-28
Car Went Cunning for Grouse.

Bailater, Scotland. Sept. 2S.-The wealth
er was fine today. and the czar took advan-
tage of the opportunity to go out on a
grouse shooting trip. The czar ami czarina
will start on october 3 for the south, cn
route for Paris, where they are expected
to arrive on the morning OF October 6.
The evening times., 1896-09-28
Observation-Disclosures EDS.
Miss Margaret Jefferson Married to
Glen McDOnOugh.


Ruzzards Bay. Mass, Sept. 2S--AliSs
Margaret. daughter of Charles b. jefferson,
and granddaughter of the veteran ACTOR
Joseph jefferson. was united III marriage
To Mr.. Glen McDonough. of New York, at
neon here today. The wedding was at the
residence of the bride S father. and the torc-
mony was performed by Rev. HERNIA Page.
of Fail River. in the presence of about fifty
guests.
The President and Mrs. Cleveland, who
are personal friends OF the Jcfrersons. were
present. They arrived in their carriage
from Gray Gables few minutes before
the wedding. and remained but short time
after the ceremony. They recognized some
OF their friends present and were intro
duced to others and conversed quite freely
with all, after which they were again
driven to their home.
The evening times., 1896-09-28

EDcased in a small tin box and deposited
with thousands OF other government papers
in the big iron vaults in the fiie room Of
the Treasury is Il faded document, which
shows the payment OF 500 200 10 General
Lafayette lin cOnside ton for his serv-
ices and sacrifices in the Revolutionary
war"
IL Is the original warrant, dra wn January
8, 1925, directing the treasurer OF The
United states to pay to General Lara yette
the sum named. Its not infrequent, in In
stances of claims brought against the gov
to these time worn documents. OF which
note worthy because OF its being issued 10 SO
prominent u person.
There are many much older but none less
Interesting In fact. the very first war.
rant issued at the inception OF the govern
ment, as well as those down to the present
day. are carefully docketed and filed. 1t
was while in search OF other documentary
evidence. to establish pedigree for some
Daughter of the American Revolution. that
the Lafayette warrant was brought to
light. through the custodian OF the paper,
Miss Brady. who has acted in that capacity
for a IorG time, had previously known of
its existence.
The edocurnent is old and time worn. having
turned brown with age. The paper upon
which the instrument is drawn is thick and
heavy. but OF the finest texture OF linen.
The ink. too, is unladed, and the scra wly
masculine writing is perfectly legible. The
order reads as follows:
To Thomas Tudor Tucker, Treasurer OF .
United States, greeting:
Pay to General Lafayette. or order,
S2OU,OUU, being the amount allowed nm III
consi deratiUn or his services and sacrifices
in the War of the Revolution, pursuant 10
an act of Congress concerning him, ap-
proved 2Sth OF December, / S24, agree
ably to a certificate OF the Comp
troiIer Of the Treasury, dated January \,
l S25, recorded by the Register copy where
OF Is filed in my Office. For SO doing this
shall be your warrant. Given under my
hand and the seal OF the Treasury, this
eighth day OF January. in the year OF our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
twenty-five. and OF Independence the forty
ninth.
The evening times., 1896-09-28

Miss Helen Biddis, of lexington, has re-
turued from summcring in the mountains
OF PENNSYLVANIA. Miss Biddis will resume
her studies at Columbian College and will
tie graduated this year.
The evening times., 1896-09-28

Mrs Louis Julian. of South Brookland,
accompanied by her two little Sons, is
visiting friends i'll Charles county, Nd.
The evening times., 1896-09-28

Misses Sadie NJ. Trazzari and Susie Sears.
of East Washington, have returned from an
enjoya bic tcn-days' trip to Ma CARA, Buffalo
and Rochester.
The evening times., 1896-09-28
s,x,eeu Hundred operatives Laid OFF.

sixteen Hundred Operatives Laid Off.
ouerctaro. Mex. Sept. 2s.--Tbe Her
cuics Cotton Mills, of this city. which In
Guided three OF the largest cotton factories
in Mexico. closed down Saturday m orningfor
an indefinite period. The closing OF these
mills throws 1900 operatives out of en-
pioymest.- The cause OF the shut down is
stated to be on account Of an overproduction
Of tue manufactured goods.
The evening times., 1896-09-28

Mrs. Virginia Mdilan and little daugh
ter. of University Heights, will leave this
week for Asbury Park.
The evening times., 1896-09-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Holtcn, of Brook
land, will take up their residence in the
city. october / at No. l2l7 h street
northwest.
The evening times., 1896-09-28

Miss Louise Withers, Of Third street
northwest has gone TO White Sulphur Springs
10 visit friends.
The evening times., 1896-09-28

Mrs. A Hoover. OF Fifteenth street orth-
west. has returned after spending several
weeks with relatives iO Philadelphia.
The evening times., 1896-09-28

Miss ida Frye, wEc for several weeks has
been the guest of Mrs. Rackey, Of NJ street
northwest. has returned To her home in
Ellicott City.
The evening times., 1896-09-28

Rev. Stuweu L. Bryant, pastor Of st.
Paurs Methodist Episcopal Church. has re-
turned from his summer outing at Manches-
ter-by-thc-Sca.
The evening times., 1896-09-28

Miss Elsie Moler, of Rhode Island ave
nue., will move TO Nc. - Iowa Circle Oc-
tober |.
The evening times., 1896-09-28

Miss Fanny Boyle, OF S street, is the
guest of the Misses Page, in University
Heights.
The evening times., 1896-09-28

Miss Jessie Lane, of Eighth street nortEs
west, after visiting for several weeks in
Frostburg, Md, has returned to her home
The evening times., 1896-09-28

Miss Bessie Stockbridge Of West Washing
ton is spending few weeks in Glen Csrlyn
with relatives.
The evening times., 1896-09-28

Try the best ne eiium ever offered for
aecIiriug tenants (ontinuous free adyer-
1tsing THE TINES, REAL ESTATE
BIjREAU, Times I5ailding. 10Th ct. and
IA ava $685.
The evening times., 1896-09-28

Dr.. z. 7. Sewers and family reached the
city Saturday evening, after a sCrrncr's
jauDt abroad.
The evening times., 1896-09-28
Imperiai Potentate Dineman

shriners will go to Baltimore Tuesday
evening next. via B. Il o. $40 pm. train.
to make an official visit to Boumi Temple
Of that city. All Shriners are invited.
Rate. 81 90 for ithe round trip.
The evening times., 1896-09-28

Miss Ada Reed, of No. 621 Seventh
street southeast, has returned from "A
visit to Knoxville. Nd.
The evening times., 1896-09-28

Mrs. Calvo. OF Columbia, s. c., is the
guest OF her sister, on Fourth street north
west
The evening times., 1896-09-28

Miss Florence Grayson OF Boston. who
has been the guest of relatives IN Capt. oil
Hill, has returned to her home
The evening times., 1896-09-28
.LAFAYETTE's OLD WARRANT
Document Showing Payment
to Him of 100000.
SACRIFICES IN AMERICA"

Is Filed Among Other
Papers in the Treasury Depart
ment-Amount Paid in Gold-Gov-
ernInent Official Remembers the
Frenchman's Reception
The evening times., 1896-09-28
This Drawers, 75c.

Made of extra quality Muslin,
trimmed with a four-inch ruffie
of embroidery and cluster of fine
tuckS above.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-27
Women and Their Lovers.

1t is easy enough to toll man by his
friends, but it is impossible to toll a
woman by her lovers. Ono reason for this
Is that man usually shows himself to his
follows as he is, but it is impossible for
his fellows to know how no shows himself
to u woman, SO long us he is in love with
her. In that blissful condition tho rude,
ofhand man Of business becomes to his
mistress q picture of clumsy courtesy.
The coward is capable of feats of yalor
from which French cuirassier would
shrink; tho mean trndesmanly person will
stop before the shops of jewelers. hesitate
and at last enter; tho rake will honestly
regret tho hearts he believes that ho has
broken, and, for the momont, steadfastly
purpose to lead new life. But If these
mon find favor in the eyes Of their respec-
tive women it is not for their pretty man
ners, nor their courage nor their goncr-
osity, nor their pure mindedness. The
women are not repelled by their vices that
is oil. They are not attracted by their
lately assumed virtues. Why should they
beP They arc not courageous, nor gcner
Gus, nor especially pure minded them.
selves, and, as for their pretty Manners
perhaps their maids or their children
could tell you something about those that
would astonish you not little.-London
Eealm.