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The morning times., 1896-03-10
twelve Hours Ago.

twelve Hours Ago.
If you miss amy new < in the murning
edition look in the list below What
you're looking for was proba bly,
printed in hast evenings edition,
and as The Times never repeats
gOu'n haze to take both editions TO
get all the news as quick as IL hap
pens.
ITEAAIER REPORTED LOST
Pacific MAJ! Liner City OF Rio de Janeiro
Overdue.
MAY BENEFIT BLACKBURN-
Death OF Senator WeiSsinger, Leader
OF The Opposition.
eHAHCES OF CANDIDATES.
Only Seven Announced as Seeking the
SIX Places.
TURNED THE FIRST SOD
Ground for The Hail OF History Impress
Slrely Broken.
FRIENDS OF CURA LIBRE-
Mt; Hale Does Not Count Himself One
OF Them.
death TO THE YANKEES
Serious Anti-American hious at Bill
bao, Spain.
DOLLAR Gas BILL PASSED
house Took Action without Discus
sion or Division.
HACKMAN GORDON HELD UP
Three Colored FO0tpads Made Short
Work Of the Robbery.
WANT ANOTHER PASTOR
Threatened Split Among Members of
Grace NJ. i. Church.
REDUCED TO THE RANKS
OF His Command.
STATED THEIR REASONS
Aearing OF Rival Honleopaths by the
commissioners.
ORDER Is NOT OBSERVED
Strong Drink
GOSSIP OF THE wHEELMEN-
Baltimore Bicycle Riders Want a Track
TO Washington.
CORBETT REPLIES TO FITZ-
WIli Not Argue Whether H. Is Cham
pion or Not
MANY HORSES TRAINING
Thoroug ghbreds Dong Daily Practice
Near Monmouth Park
|
BROOKLYN AND SUBURBAN
ODDS Posted in New York on the Two
Big Events.
WOMEN AND RACE HORSES
klch Mems Wives OF New York Promi-
nenJ on The Turf
SHE FLED TO THE RIVER
Nronged Woman Wanted TO Cast Her.
self Into H.
MURDERED NEAR HIS HOME
Wealthy Long Island Resident Is Knocked
SenSeieSS ana Robbed
LONGING FOR THE SPRING
Society Buds Who Want 10 Blossom
in Silks and Lacrs
MARRIAGE LICENSE BILL
Many Objections Urged A gainst the
Proposed Measure.
CHILD DEVOURED BY HOGS
While Burning 10 Death Mother Saw
III Torn to Pieces
BABES FOUND BY POLICE
Aysteriously Cast Away by Their Un
known Mothers
MOTHER AND BABE MAY DIE
Young Wife on the Eve of Motherhood
Frightened by Burglars.
BEGGARE AT THE CAPITOL
Judge Kimbali Is Determined 10 Pro.
tect congressmen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

When we see bar room lounger
and professional loafer we feel sorry
for his wife, if he has one. And when
we see professional lounger with the
buttons off and great rends in his
clothing, and know him to have wife
we feel sorry for him.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

A. S. Cooke OF Hoisington has been
appointed agent for large electrical
supply concern of Chicago and will
make his headquarters at ST. Louis.
Barton county can i'll afford to lose
such men as Abbott Cooke.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

Miss Josie Murphy, we'll known here,
daughter of Mrs. Harry Tremain, was
married on the 18th inst. at Sedgwick
City, Kansas, to Mr.. Turner, a pros
porous young farmer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

An examination of applicants for
teachers certificates will be held at the
Central school house in Great Bend
January 25, 1896. f. G.. MCKINNEY,
County Superintendent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

J.. Riddle, who lives on section 10,
Albion township, and Mrs. Elizabeth
Carroll, section 81 same township have
been quite i'll with typhoid fever. Mr..
Riddle suffered relapse and is in
critical condition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

Come to the observation party at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. George Brink
man next Friday evening. A whole
evenings entertainment for 10c. with
refreshments.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

McCorkle's wed factory made a par
Mary Unruh. of Pawnee Rock last
Thursday. It entities them to go and
act like old folks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

In Judge Ogle's court last Thursday
jury found Arch Bolin guilty a nd he
was fined So and costs, about 500 in
all. Bolin was charged with disturb
ing the services at Pleasant Ridge
school house in Commanche township
on Christmas eve. He has appealed
the case to the district court and gave
bond.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

The G. f. club gave masquerade
at the Hume hall last Friday evening
that was we'll attended and much en-
joyed by large number of young peo-
pie OF the city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

The Barton County Irrigation asso-
citation is called to meet in Great Bend
on Saturday, January %. Election of
officers and other business of import
ance to be transacted. By order of
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

One poultry dealer here in 1895 ship
ped out $1,000 worth Of yellow legged
chickens, besides what was consumed
by the local preachers
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

The scriptures tell us that imam is
dust" Now, dust settles, but many of
our subscribers don't settle. Somebody
is wrong. sure.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

M. n. Towers, the north side sheep
man, was trading in town Tuesday,
He says he has no kick coming against
the weather we have had this winter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

1t is mistake about Great Bend
joint whisky freezing up during the
cold snap. All the proprietors sat up
and kept fire at night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

Frank Bloomer and Miss Margaret
Moran Of Griffin were granted a mar
rage license Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

L. l.. Dudrey has gone to house keep
ing in the Fourth ward.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

o. j. Richards is assisting Mr.. Fits
in the county clerks office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

Frank Reh has been appointed adj
min istrator of the estate of George
Gold, the man killed at Olmitz last
week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

From the way pup howis you can
generally judge about how bad he is
hurt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

We received letter this week giving
the particulars OF the death of Harry
Van Houten at st. Louis last October.
He was working for an ice company as
deliverer and fell from a wagon with a
pair OF ice tongs in his hand. The
points entered his leg and blood poison
followed. Ansputation became neces
sary and he died under the operation
Harry was foreman Of the Tribune here
ia 1867 and later local reporter fol
the Daily Graphic.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

Joe Sch aeffer returned from Kansas
City Sunday night, where he accom-
panied his brother, John. John under
went surgical operation at st. JOS
eph's hospital in that city on Monday
of last week. DR.. Ayers, formerly of
this city performing same. We are
glad to state that the operation was
highly successful and that John will in
time regain the use of his leg. Mrs
Frank Dell, his sister, went down on
Tuesday to take care of him.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

Will Carr receives the only copy of
the Congressional Record that comes to
town, and does it on ''pull" he
brought from Missouri. It is rumored
that he is famliarizing himself with
congressional matters with a view to
sacrificing himself on the alter of can
didacy, if a clamorous constituency in
sists upon it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

We have here in Great Bend wom-
an who never loses an opportunity Of
informing people that she is a direct
descendent of George III of England.
If we suspicioned that we were related
to that lecherous, scrofulous, feeble
minded old imbecile we would keep
very quiet about it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

If your pants offend thee by bagging
at the knees, cast them out and buy a
new pair of REIN. Tailor made goods
q specially.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

It is rumored that when Jim Clayton
was last up from Topeka he circulated
around among the pure in republican
faith and advised that delegates favor
ing resubmission be sent from this
county to the republican state conven-
tion. "Oh, what change has come
over the spirit of his dreams!" Can
this be the same Jim we all know so
we'll?
We are past the middle OF January
with the winter half gone and we have
had no ice OF sufficient thickness to
store for future use. But there is no
telling in Kansas what kind of weather
day may bring forth. We heard an
old settler remark the other day: 81
have lived in Kansas twenty years, and
have noticed that we were sure to
have winter weather if it don't come
till May" And he is about right.
| 1t your pants offend thee by bagging
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23

is wrong, sure.
The morning times., 1896-05-22
HECHT 500,
SIS Seventh St.
ELEVEN SPOKE FOR A MEDAL
Georgetown Holds Its Annual Ora
torieal Contest.
Benedict Francis Maher, 81, Was
Awarded the Prize for EIoquence
and sly lie.

The second annual Oratorical contest
for the gold medal by the students OF
Georgetown College took place last cyen-
ing in CASTOR Han Mr.. Benedict Francis
Maher, 81. OF Maine, was tie winner.
or the eleven contestants Mr.. AaBc:
vas The last speaker, and according TO
the three judges he came nearer lie stand
ard OF perfection in the several points OF
CriuCisn laid down 10y them.
Thomas Clement Nelson, '96. and VIII
lam Evans Fox, 81, were the recipients
OF honorable mention.
The young gentlemen contestants for
the prize did remarkably well and re-
flected the credit due to the instructor of
elocution, Prof J. Carroll Boone
The announcement OF the annual elocu-
tionary contest drew out a splendid audi.
ence The hall was handsomely decorated
with the national colors, the stage being
tastefuly arranged to represent a draw
inF-room string orchestra discoursed
sweet music at intervals during the even
ing.
The program was well arranged nd
equally well carried out. The reception
committee provided comfortable seats FOL
all and in spite of the length Of the even.
ing's exercises they We're more than enter
tanning, so much so that very few, if
any, OF the audience left before the judges
had announced their decision.
MIR. Maher, the winner, was very for
tuuate in the selection of his subject, which
he handled remarkably well. The Chariot
Race from Ben Hur, was the title. IL
this he filled the requirement equally a!
we'll as an orator of more nretensioEs coulC
have done. He was kind and sympathetic
where the passages demanded it, and ht
rose promptly in his flights of orator!
ThPn power was needed.
Mr.. Nelson's speech was ''Shipwrc ked,
from the French of Coppee. Mr.. Fox s effort
was LOngfellow's The Monk Felix, which
he told Interestingly in story fern. Dr
Cullen chose the death of Virginia at th,
hand of her father, Virginius, and read bii
lines remarkably we'll.
The Judges were Maurice F. Egau. LID
Johu n. McGH, and Edward J. Walsh
After the speaking the boys enjoyed a col
lation which they had had prepared in tht
college building.
The winner Of the prize last year wa
Antonio F. Smith, '96, of Richmond.
The morning times., 1896-05-22
MONSTER BENEFITPLANNED
Well-Known Organizations Lend
Themselves to Eiremen's Fund.
tainment VIII BE Given lat Aliens
Grand Opera House.

Following closely upon the suggestions
OF the press for q benefit for the families
of the victims of the recent fire, all active
and substantial interest has manifested
itself, and preparat tions for monster bene-
fit have assumed definite shape
Chief Paris has appointed II committee
representing the daily papers OF Washing
ton TO arrange for the entertainments.
The committee is composed OF DR.. Frank
liz T. Howe of the Star, AIR. Willard Hol-
comb Of the Post, and Mr.. Paul Wistach
of The Times.
Already they have been rendered the
services OF many kindly disposed indvid-
uaIs and organizations, which insures II
superb program in the final selections.
Manager a lien has offered the Grand Opera
House, and the concert will be given
there, one week from tonight Friday,
May 90.
Others who have rendered their services
are the Marine Band, viii Haley's new
Washington Military Band, the Capital lee
| Club, the Rubinstein Glee Club and the
| Carroll Institute Dramatic Club. The
program Will be a matter of later con-
! sideration but viii be announced by sun
day.
The price of tickets has been placed at
fifty cents TO all parts Of the house. The
tickets win be placed i'll the hands OF the
members of the fire department and the
police force They will also be placed
on sale at places which will be hereafter
| announced.
The charity is of such an appealing
character that it is IA rreordained fact
| that the financial results Will be credit
| able to the generosity OF the public as the
| kindness Of the volunteers = creditable
| to their generosity, and the proceeds vii
be acceptable to the families i'll distress.
The morning times., 1896-05-22
LOCKED up FOR FORGERY
Edgar G. Helphenstina Accused Of
Cashing a False Check.
Merchant TOpham Alleges That tho
Young Man Passed the Instru-
ment IN HIS store.

Edgar C. Helphenstine, a son of R. K.
Helphenstine, a broker, at No. 1885 F
street north west, was arrested yester-
day morning by Detective 3. T Rhodes, ror
forgery, and locked up III the First pre-
cinct stdtion-house. The warrant was
sworn out by James s. TopLam. OF No.
1921 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, who
alleges that young Heiphenstine received 4
lot of goods and S49 on check to which
he had forged MS fathers name.
When Mr. Topbam learned that The check
was not genuine, he took Immediate steps
70 have the young man taken custody
Mr.. HcIphenstine was notified immeefi-
ateIy of Gls sons position. and visited him
al the statiOH-hOgse. The prisoner viii be
arraigned in Judge Milier's court this
morning. bat friends Of the family have in
terested themselves in the young mans
behalf. and N effort will be made to settle
the case without a prosecution
The morning times., 1896-05-22
Why PAY EXORBI7AHT FEES?
When You Can Obtain Expert Treatment
and Medicine Furnished
FOR $500 A MONTH.
DR., WALKER

Successfully treats asthma. catarrh, bron-
chftis. piles, neuralgia, nervous diseases,
ch ronic diseases, private diseases, dis
eases of women. and all diseases OF the
ear. eye, nose, throat skin, nerves, lungs,
stomach, heart, Kidneys, liver. bladder.
bowels, and blood. Young, middie-ag ged,
foiiies or vices successfully restored to
health. Structure, varicocele, or losses
quickly cured. DR.. Walker wishes it dis
tlnctly understood that every person TAX
ing treatment under his generous offer OF
SO a MONTH. and medicines furnished,
will receive the best care. attention, and
Skill. Cures guaranteed or money re-
funded
He can be consulted from O a m. TO 5
p. IN. every day; Sunday from o to IL
a. m, and Monday, "Wednesday, Thursday,
and Saturday evenings from z to 8. His
weli-known sanitarium is No. 1411 Penn
sylyan!a avenue, next to. Wizards Hotel.
The morning times., 1896-05-22
THEY DID THEIR DUTY"
Eloquent Tributes Paid in Funeral
Sermons Over the Dead Firemen


The funerals OF the four fircmeu, who
were laid to rest yesterday afternoon and
morning, were, as was expected, attended
by very large numbers Of people. In each
case there were eloquent tributes paid
by the pastors to the gallant manner in
which the victims went to their death
in the discharge OF their duty to themselves
and to the citizens at large.
The services for Thomas A. Griffin were
held at st. Stephens Church, where the
requiem mass was sung by Father O'Con-
nell, who, in his euiOgy of the deceased
took occasion to Say that he hoped the
time would come when such service as
is done by the firemcu would be adequately
paid.
The services over the remains of Joseph
Mulhall were held at st, Peters Church
and were conducted by Father Sullivan.
The interment was at Mount Olvet Gem
etery. That Of Thomas Griffin at Oak Hill
Cemetery.
The funeral Of Assistant Foreman Giles
was held from his late residence, No. 1876
Fourteenth street northwes at 3 O'Clock
in the afternoon. The religious rites were
performed at Guuton Memorial Temple
by the Rev Dr.. Alexander, assisted
by the Rev. Dr. Kelly In addition TO the
detail OF the fire department there were
present representatives of George C. Whit
| ney Lodge, F. A. A. NJ, and lady members
| of Naomi Lodge. In his tribute TO the dead
| DR.. Alexander said that if he were called
on to write their epitaph it would be Here
lie men who did their duty" DR.. Kelly
also spoke feelingly cf the deceased and
| paid high tribute to the fire department.
The interment was atRock Creek Cemetery.
The services in the funeral of Assistant
Foreman Kcttler, of No. 8, were held at
! Trinity NJ. E. Church, and were conducted
| by Rev. DR.. Rice. There was particularly
| large attendance at these services and many
| beautiful floral tributes graced the casket
| of the brave and lamented fireman. The
number and beauty OF the Offerings OF
| flowers were noteworthy indeed at all of
| the funerals. The funeral OF MIR. kettler
was from the residence, 135 street
southeast.
The remains of Fireman Daniel Con way
will be taken to New York for interment at
| the request OF his mother, who resides
| there. The religious services will be held
at st. Aloysus' Church at 8 O'Clock this
| morning. The body will remain until re-
moved to New York at the residence OF
| Mr.. T. Fitzgerald, the uncle of the de,
ceased, 914 First street northwest.
The morning times., 1896-05-22
HECHT &CO.,
SIS Seventh St.
About our
$3.50 Suits
On Credit.

You men who are paying
SS and SO for your clothes
should see these Light and
Dark Cheviots and Cassi-
mere suits at SO. so. Buying
ours on credit at this price
is a clear saving of from
S1.50 to So so, for they are
even fGer than the SS and
SO sort elsewhere.
We have gotten clothes
buying down to a science.
There isn't a manufacturer
making clothes who would
refuse onr- orders as large as
they are, hence we practl-
cally make our OWN prices.
That's how we can sell them
for so little.
And we give you time to
pay for them, which is a big
accommodation to some folks
whose incomes are small. and
who have lots of places to
put it. As big as the accom-
mediation is, we charge moth
ing for it. Credit is free.
While they last you can
have any of our Mems 81
and S1.25 Duck Pants for
4oc. We can't get more to
sell at this price.
The morning times., 1896-05-22
STAND BY THE FEDERATION.
District Assembly Indorse~ Its Post
tIon in the Beer Trouble.

District Assembly Indorse~ Its Post
tIOn in the Beer Trouble.
There was a large attendance at the
regular meeting or District Assembly No.
66, held last evening at PIaSteTers Hail,
Four-aud-j-half street and Pennsylvania
avenue.
The report from the Federation of Labor
in reference to the action taken by that
body on the beer troubles at the last meet
ing. was received aud indOrsed unani-
mously The subject was further discussed,
but W hat conclusion was reached would not
be disclosed
The matter viii be considered more fully
at the meeting OF the executive board on
Sunday morning in TIE Times Building
A communication was received from the
South washington Citizens association
asking the cooperation of the assembly in
/ the protest to the DiStriCt Commissioners
/ against the garbage reduction plant at the
| foot OF South Capitol street
/ The request was granted and a resolution
/ adopted petitiOning the District COInmlS-
/ sionerS to consider fav0Tably the petition
] OF the South Washington citizens asking
/ the abatement of nuisanCes in that section
( of the city.
/ The legislative committee reported thd0
/ the municipal contract bill, which passed
/ the Senate Wednesday,, would be presented
! III the House en- Saturday by Chairman Bdb-
/ cock of the District House COMMITTEE
The morning times., 1896-05-22
DETECTIVE LANES FUNERAL.
1t VIII Be Held This Afternoon From
His Mn hers, Rf.sfhar,cR

The funeral of Private Detective John
Lane, who died from rheumatism on
wednesday night, win take place at
O'Clock this afternoon from his mothers
residence, No. 1887 CorcOran street
a delegation OF headquarters detectives
and police officials viii attend the obSe-
quies. They will also send Il handsome
floral tribute TO be placed upon the coffin.
Speaking OF the late detective last night
Detective Sergt. Perry said he bad most
remarkable memory of names and faces.
He was genial spirit and was beloved
by the men at headquarters. Detective
Lane was the sole representative of the
Pinkertons in the District During the
worlds fair at Chicago he was empioycd
by the Columbian Commission aS "A Getee-
tive, while the United States customs
authorities employed him in q similar
capacity at the recent Atlanta exposition
The morning times., 1896-05-22
THREE HURT IN A RUNAWAY.
Mrs. Annie c. Hancock and Her
Daughter Badly Injured

Daughter Badly Injured
Mr. Annie c. HanCoCk. or 1908 H street
northeast. and her young daughter, were
badly injured in Il III naway CCitient
about s O'Clock last night. directly in front
of the Ninth precinct station.
They We're returning home in a coupe
driven by Michael McCOrmick and bad lust
turned the corner of Ninth street and Mary
land avenue when the horse dashed forward
at a breakneck speed. At this point there
is a down grade The horse plunged
toward the side walk near the station.
and crashed into a lanp post at the COrneT
of Ninth and q streets. swapping it eff at
the base. At the same moment Mrs.
Hancock and her daughter were hurled
through the large glass window OF the
coupe ana landed upon the concrete. The
driver was also pitched headlOng from his
seat and miFacCIOusIy escaped serious
injuries
The police went TO the assistance OF
the Unfortunates and found Mrs. HanC0cE
suffering from two deep cuts directly below
each eye, besides other wounds and severe
bruises about the head and body The
daughter was also hurt. but not seriously.
Mrs HanCOck's condition was the most
serious and she was at once removed to the
Emergency HospitaIin No. 8 patrol wagon.
Mccormick was arrested and locked up fOr
reckless driving.
The morning times., 1896-05-22
Sweet Peas and a Cell.

A crate of spring peas on the side walk
near Center Market proved to be too
great q temptation for Fred Moore and
Edwin Forrest, colored youths, aud they
walked off with the crate and contents.
MIR. Irving Hayes, of Ninth and / streets
southeast, the owner OF the peas, notified
Policeman Sullivan and he arrested Moere
ana Forrest last night and locked them up
at No. l station
The morning times., 1896-05-22
For the lFiremen's Fund.
Generosity of the Fencibles

The horse and trap turned over to the
fire department by the National Fencibles
have been accepted by the Commissioners
anu Will be disposed of for the benefit of
the families OF the dead firemen. The out
fit is valued at $500, and arrangements for
the sale are entrusted to DR.. j. E. Jones.
The morning times., 1896-05-22
BECAUSE OF AN USsoCSD HORSE.
Mr.. Emory Had the seller Arrested
for Enlse Pref enses.

Detective Carter and his partner Johl
GalIaher, had James P. Clark, Il horse
trader. before Judge Miller yesterday
afternoon on the charge OF false preterses
preferred by Mr.. William II. Emory, Of
the chief clerks office. Treasury De-
Partment.
CIark's place is at Twelfth street and
Ohio avenue, aud Mr.. EmOry charges shat
he bought a family carriage horse from the
trader for S110. which was represented
to be sound, gentle and Goer.
Soon after receiving the animal Mr.
Emory says he discovered il had the
CHAMBERS aud other ills that horseflesh IS
heir to. He tbereupon swore out war
rant for Clark's arrest. The case wa5
continued gntu today.