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The morning times., 1896-06-22
BURGLARS HoTLY PURSUED.
Lively Encounter With Postoffice
Robbers In an Ohio Town.

North Baltimore, o., June 21.-Shortly
after midnight last night, Deputy Marshal
Jesse Baker Of this place, surprised two
burglars al work 0 n the safe in thepOstoffice.
He entered the office, accompanied by
his ball dog, wereupon the men rushed
out OF the rear door with the officer
and dog in close pursuit.
The dog attacked one OF the men, who
turnei and shot the animal twice and then
levellei his revolver at Baker, who had
also shot a couple of times. aud fired. the
bullet ent ering the ficer's left eye.
About twenty-five persons were in front
and near the postoffice and when the
shooting occurred they ran to the alley,
where they found the dog dead and Baker
apparently so. The burglars, had, how
ever, completely disappeared.
The wounded man was taken to his home
where he died few hours k.ter
without regainng Consciousness. A hat
dropped BY the murderers is the only clue
left behind.
The morning times., 1896-06-22
CHARLES H. RuoFF DEAD.

Well Known Young Business Man
Succumbs to II Long Illness.
MFR. Charles Il Ruoff died at his residence,
No. 151 S street northwest, Saturday after
uoon, after an illness Of nearly three
months.
MIR. Ruoff was the sou of Mr.. Charles
Ruorf, of the late firm OF Wiliett &
Ruorf, No. 9O5 Pennsylvania avenue, and
was srecogniZeda asone Ofthe most progressive
and enterprising young business men Of
the city.
Upon the dissolution OF his fathers firm,
Mr.. willett having been appointed city
postmaster, Mr. Ruoff undertook the man
agement OF the business, which he con-
Quoted successfully until his death. He
was for q long time treasurer of Calvary
Baptist Church, which position he held
at the time of his death.
The funeral services, which Will b
conducted by the Rev. Samuel q. Green,
pastor of Calvary Church, will take place
at his late residence, tomorrow. at 10
a. m, after which the interment viii be
made at Rock Creek Cemetery.
The morning times., 1896-06-22
GRAND is 7OCHANGE HANDS
Manager James L. Kernan Negoti-
ating for the HouSe.
Mr. Allen Is Said to Have Practically
Agreed to Relinquish
the Lease.

A report is current in theatrical circles
that the Grand Opera House is about to
undergo change In management.
The lease OF tile Grand Opera House is
now held by Edward II. Allen and extends
eight years from the coming season. Ac-
cording TO report it will In Il few days be
transferred To company headed by James
l.. Herman, proprietor OF the Lyceum
Theater in this city, and tho Monumental
and Holiday Street Theaters and Kernans
Auditorium i'll Baltimore
Mr.. Allen Is said to be anxious to dis
continue its management. Mr. Herman
is said To be eager to take hold OF the
theater and turn it into a rst-class
vaudeville house. deal to transfer
the lease of the theater from Mr.
Hen to Mr.. Herman has been in progress
for some time past, and although IL has
not yet been effected there is little doubt
but what Mr.. Herman will secure the
management OF the house some time during
the week.
The theater is the property Of the Wasll-
iDgton Light Infantry Corps, and last satur-
day night the boa rd OF managers of the or
gaDization and Mr.. Alien met MIR. Kernan
and Mr.. Rife, one of his mana gers, and tie
matter was thoroughly discussed. Mr..
KerDan WAS in favor of taking the manage
ment of the house, and it is thought that at
the next conference. which will be held to-
morrow night, he will sign the transfer OF
the lease.
Mr. Allison Nailor, one of the board of
managers of the Washin gton Light Infantry
when seen by a Times reporter last night
said that he would not say positively, but
from the present outlook it was almost GER
tain that the opera house would be con-
Quoted under the managemen. OF MIR Herman
during the coming season.
MIR. Kernau Is OF the opinion that what
the Washington public mostly need in the
way of a theater is good variety house.
1t is his intention to make the opera house
one OF the finest and most complete family
theaters in the country. He will book
only rirst-class vaudeville attractions and
the house will be operated on the order OF
Keith's in Boston, or his own auditorium
in Baltimore.
In theatrical circles 1t is stated that the
Grand has not been paying Investment
the past season, and this fact probably
coupled with Inducements, has led Mr.
Allen to relInquish the lease .A'
The morning times., 1896-06-22
OHIO DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
Silver Men Sure Of Controlling tho
Stafe MeetiuO

Columbus, Ohio, June 2I--The free silver
Democrats are now SO confident of con-
trolling the State convention here this
week that they are now disputing over the
honors.
There are seven candidates for delegates
at-large. They are Jchn r. Mclean. John
W. b okwalter. Allen w Thurman Gen
E. B. Finley. E. j. Blcndin. L. E. wolden,
and A. ]. Warner. Mclean and Re Ok
walter are practically agreed upon. The
other five will contest for the two remai&-
ing places
Allen W. Thurman will probably be made
chairman Of the convention. to take the
place declined by John A. Mcmahon. No
candidates are yet announced for t!Ie
State offices to be filled this year. All
interest centers in the action OF the Con-
ventfcn on the financial question
The geld standard Democrats eoncedc
that a large majority Of the delegates to
the State convention are in favor OF free
silver. The minority will contain some
strong men. however. among them ex-
Congre ssmau Tom l. johnson. Frank Hurti,
and John A Mcmahon. and they will at
least enter a protest against free silver,
and it may be Il very vigs rous one
The convention will be held in the High
Street Theater and will be called to order
at p. M Tue sday. There will he TS1
delegates
The morning times., 1896-06-22
His Call Caused Tronb,e.

Alexander Epperson imbibed too freely
last night and. when he found himself
In the Deighborhood Of his brothers house
at Seventh and E streets. he resolved to
go in and have sorpe fuD. He succeeded so
well that his relatives were obliged to
send for the police, but Alex decamped
before they arrived.
Officer Sullivan chased the unsteady
young man until he ran into Policeman
Adams and then the two blue coats had
all they wanted TO get him to the station
house. Epperson fought desperately, but
little hickory persuasion finally. landed
him at Lieut.. Kelley's station, where he
spent last night.
The morning times., 1896-06-22
WYOMING Is REPUBLICAN.
Senator warren, at Least, Says So
and He VIII Work for Mckinley.


Chicago, June Ex-senator Francis WaS~
rem of Che yenne, Wyo., is at the A auditorium,
having just arrived from st. Louis Re
garding the situation in Wyoming. he lid:
wyoming is q Republican State. and
in my judgment, we will carry it this fall
for the Republican national ticket. al
though the contest will be fiercely fought.
especially in case Henry NJ. Teller is in
dcrsed by the Chicago convention.
1.-The fight will be harder and the margin
smaller than if there had been u more
liberal construction of bimetaliisn, and
a less harsh sentiment on the part of those
who believed in gold monometaIlism at the
st. Louis convention. The people OF my
State believe that the Republican party
has always, been u party OF bimeta!lisln
and that, notwithstanding the extreme
view Of the question now taken by the
Eastern element party. 1t viii yet be forced
to leave the field of monometallism. The
Republican wave toward English principles
OF finance will soon recede, Just as the
Democratic wave toward free trade has
receded."
Senator Warren is personally strongly
in favor of the election of Mckinley and
Hobart and will do his utmost to carry
his State for the ticket.
The morning times., 1896-06-22
RECOVERED THE BoDY.
Little Eddie Hilton's Death to Be In
vestigated by the Coroner.

The body OF seyeD-year-Old Eddie Hilton,
who was drowned while playing about the
ice wharf ut the foot of Second street south
east, was recovered by the police yesterday
afternoon 1t was removed to the house Of
his parents, in Southeast Washington, where
Acting Coroner Glazebrook will hold an
examination this morning.
The little fellows parents are inclined to
blame those in charge of the wharf for
their sons death. They say the child should
not have been allowed TO play in such a
dangerous place. The watchm9R and em-
ployes state, however, thatft is impossible
to keep the children away, as they slip past
and get on board the boats and out on the
pier before they are discovered.
The morning times., 1896-06-22
Blew His own Head Off.

Webb City, Mo-, June 21.-John Martsolf,
one of the oldest and most prominent resi-
dents of this city, committed suicide last
evening by blowing his head Off with
stick OF giant powder. He was fifty-scven
years Old and for years was central fig
ure in municipal, mining and social affairs.
He was a member of the Ancient Order of
United WorkmeD, the Knights and Ladies
OF Honor, the Select Friends, and the Grand
Army of the Republic, and was prominent
in ALL Financial troubles are supposed to
have been the cause. He leaves widow
and five children.
The morning times., 1896-06-22
RIOT IN sEAToN.s ALLEY.
Fighters Resisted Arrest and some
Blood Was Spilled.


William Bell and George Pipkerd were
strolling through SeatOn's alley at 2o'clOck
yesterday morning when theJ met Annie
johnson. Annie had a razor, bottle OF
whisky. ana knife. A few moments later
there were cries OF murder and police"
issuing from the alley.
Officer Cox responded and found a free
fight & lull blast. He captured Pinkerd
but Bell broke from his grasp and fled
to the street Special Officer Failer, WHO
had accompanied Cox, gave chase aud
finally ran Bell into the home of his father.
No. 72T New Jersey avenue. Here the
boy turned on the officer and gave tight.
Policeman Adams. vino was OH lis way
to the station, was passing the house at
the tine. He joined IN and Bells father,
n;istaking him for Il citizen. assaulted him
with stick. After considerable trouble
the officers landed their prisoners at the
station, where they were charged with
assault Later in the day Pinkerd swOre
out warrant for Aunie johnson charging
her with assault.
The morning times., 1896-06-22
silver DELEGATES From Nevada.

Reno, New, June 21.-Tbe State Gen.
trai committee OF the Silver party OF
Nevada met afternoon andeiected
John j. Jones. william N. Stewart and
Francis @. Ncwlands deiegates-atiarge
to the national Silver Convention. to be
held in st. Louis. Twelve district dele
gates were also chosen. A resolut:oa was
passed inviting tile Popuiists OF Nevada To
fuse with the Silver party at the State
convention, which VIII meet at Eiko on
September 8. No declaration Of prin-
cip!es was made.
The morning times., 1896-06-22
SIS A MONTH

For all diseases-Fuli treatment and medf-
Cines-isa Godsend to thousands. Not one
penny more will be received under any
circumstances.
His well-knowu sonitarium, i411 Penn
syivania avenue. is open on Monday, We'd
nesday, Thursday, and Saturday, from
10 a. M. TO 5 p. III. and to 8 p. M:
Tuesday and Friday, from 0to5. Sunday,
from 10 to 12.
The morning times., 1896-06-22
Congregations, pilgrims Honored

London, June 21.-Mr. HALEY Stewart,
an ex-member of the House of Commons,
gave ga rieD party yesterday at Clapham
in honor of the Congregational Pilgrims
from the United states. who are visiting
pointsofinterestin this country. Mr. Guinnes
Rogers delivered an address of welcome,
in the course of which he said he hated ne
suggestion of a difference between Great
Britain and the United States. Mr.. Dunning
Parkc responded
The morning times., 1896-06-22
CYCLONE AT PoUGHKEEPs1E.
Wind Blew Seventy five Miles n,
Hour and Great Da mage Was Done.

Poughkeepsie. N ~, June 21.-A terrific
cyclone swept through this city and the
surrounding country about $50 o'clock
this afternoon, accompanied by a treinen-
dous do wupour of rain and hall.
The wind attained a velocity OF seventy
five miles an hour, lasting for about ten
minutes. Over five hundred shade trees
were uproOted in this city. The Knicker-
booker icehouse at Fox's Point was totally
demolished, T. II. Burrfll & Co. 8 hardware
nianufactory was wrecked. causing loss
OF $4,000, and several other buildings
were unroofed and otherwise damaged.
All wires OF evesy description iu the city
are either broken down or rendered useless
and the ezty Is in total darkness. The
total loss In the city Is estimated at about
$2b 600 No fatalities have az yet been
reported, but several persons were slightly
injured by flying debris.
The morning times., 1896-06-22
struok ais Best ofrl

Joseph Perry, colored. while out walking
with Mary Campbell last night. stopped at
the''wine House. on Shepherd'sroad, near
Brightwood, and indulged in few rounds
of drinks. When he came out he assaulted
his sweetheart, as he expressed 1t, by
putting his hand on her face" Police
man Kopp took Perry into custody. locking
him up at No. 8 station on the charge Of
acsauIt
The morning times., 1896-06-22
Israel KinGs Good Time.

Israel King. s.coie5ed, met a party OF
friends on the Corner OF Delaware avenue
and First street southwest last night. and
thcy decided te goout for a good tirze.
The govd time Gusssted of fight, in which
King received several bad cuts on the
head and. body . Hif injuries were dressed
at Emergency Hospital.
The morning times., 1896-06-22
MoseIey went Aground.

The steamer Jane Moseley, nth 1872
passengers on board, got aground at heI
dock at Colonial. Beach, last evening.
The steamer Harry Randall made an at
tempt to pull the Moseley OF, but was
unsuccessful 1t is thought she VII be
rloated by the high tide at 10 O'Clock, and
il SO will reach the city by daylight
The morning times., 1896-06-22
Vice President Stevenson Entertained.

Boston. June 21.-vice President Ste
veDson md family, escorted by Mayor
Quincy and wife, attended Trinity Church
this morning. In the afternoon the party;
accompanied by other friends of the VICE
President. drove to tile Country Club,
where dinner was served. Tomorrow
Mr.. Stevenson will be the guest or the
city, a nd he and his family will leave for
Washington at night.
The morning times., 1896-06-22
Too Fond OF Ice Crean,

Isaac Shelton, colored scliooIboy, fif-
teen years of age, was locked up at
the Second precinct station by Policeman
Van Horn yesterday morning, for the
larceny OF two two-galion heezers Of ice.
cream from James Hansborough, Of No.
1888 Twelfth street northwest.
The morning times., 1896-06-22
Joined Issues Against the Law.

Rose Sims and Lizzie Dyson last night
had trouble and when Policeman Ponder
attempted to interfere they both turned
on him and forgot their differences in q
combined effort to do him up. 1t required
a patrol load OF police from No. station
TO quell the disturbance, but Rose and
Lizzie were finally landed behind the
bars.
The morning times., 1896-06-22
Disreputdbie House Raided.

was arrested yesterday morning by Police
man Cooper and 'Id9ked up at the seccn I
precinct Station onothe charge of keeping
q disreputable shouse. The place is sit
uated on lot at First and o streets north
west. in what is commonly known as the
sshoffnu1 =
The morning times., 1896-06-22
Ph,ladelph,an's Body IN the Hudson

Philadelphtan's Body in the Hudson.
Philadelphia, June 21.-Thomas Hennsey
of No. $50 North Sixth street, this city,
whose body is supposed to have been found
iDthe Hudson at the foo tor Fifty-sixth tn street,
New York, today, resided ut the above
address here with his wife until "a month ago.
Hennsey, who was. tailor, was subject
to epileptic fits, and had been out of work
for some time. -
The morning times., 1896-06-22

HARUA Renders extracting absolutely
HtM psinless and safe. It l. applied
LUVU E the fsn. a.,iIss Ron,s 's pssJ JSss ISS g
50c. q. .. DENTAL Assn, 7th und d sls.
The morning times., 1896-06-22
TYPOS NAME CANDIDATES
Columbia Union dominates
Officers and Delegates.
SHORT SPEECHES MADE

Five Names Presented for Office of
President and Two for Vice Presi-
dent of the Unlon-Lfveiy Contest
Among Wouid-be Delegates to the
Convention ut COioradp Springs.
The morning times., 1896-06-22
Money TO Loan

In apy sums desired at lowest rates OF
interest, Oh real estate security. The Times
Real Estate Bureau.
The morning times., 1896-06-22

SIR Augustus Harris Very ILL.,
London, June 21.-Sir Augustus Harris,
the welLknown theatrical and operatic
manager, is critically i'll at Folkestone.
The morning times., 1896-06-22
mo MAN OR WOMAN
Who Is Suffering. Tired Of
Doctoring, or Tired Of
Life Should Fail
to Consult
DR.. WALKER

The most successful physician OF the age
In the treatment OF all hummer and kinds
eases. He can cure YOU when OF hers fan
even to give relief. His charge Of
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04
A Word to Tobacco Men.

Messrs. S. p. Carr 81 Co., of
Richmond, Va, are asking through
the columns Of the ADVOCATE (see
their advertisement elsewhere in
this issue), for a share of the to-
bacco shipped from this county.
Many of our friends are complain
ing of the ruinously low prices they
ore receiving for their low grades
of tobaccos. Let us suggest that
they try shipment to Carr & Co.
at Richmond. We are personally
acquainted with Mr.. S. p. Carr, and
know him, not only for a splendid
business man and one Of the Invest
tobacco handlers in this country,
but as well one of the most accom-
modating gentlemen and truest
men that walks. A letter of in
quiry written to S. p. Carr q Co.,
Richmond, Va, we will undertake
to say will get you an answer as to
what class of your tobacco they
would advise you to ship to them
1t is well worth while to investi-
gate this matter and may put much
money in your purse. We have
never talked to a man who has
shipped TO this house but who has
told us he made money by so do
ing. If others are getting a goot
price by shipping to Richmond
why not you?
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04
The Owinqsville Fox Hunt.

There is hot newspaper war on
hand just now in the columns of the
American Field about the recent
National Fox Hunt at Owingsville.
A correspondent has jumped upon
the reported proceedings of the meet,
and attempts to prove that none of the
awards were given to the right dog.
He says he learns that the judges put
the names of the dogs in hat and
gave them their positions in the race
as they were drawn by lot, and
charges that Spencer Bros. dog, Kit,
which was awarded first prize in the
champion stake, was practically not
in the run at all. We are satisfied
from the high character of the Ken
lucky sportsmen who were in charge
of the hunt, that these allegations are
unfounded, and we expect to see them
fully disproved to the satisfaction OF
the Fields readers before the discus.
sion is ended.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04
MT. STERLING. KENTUCKY. TUESDAY. FEBRU 4
JUDGE GRACE VERY I'LL.
He Was Suddenly Stricken on Sat
urday Morning.

A special dispatch sent out from
Frankfort Saturday, says: Judge
Grace, of the Court of Appeals, was
taken suddenly ill this morning
shortly after his arrival in the State
House. He was not feeling well
when he arose this morning, but
went to a consultation with Judges
as usual about $40 While sit
ting in the State library he became
violently Ill with symptoms of apo
plexy. A physician was called,
and hypodromic injections were adj
ministered, affording temporary re-
lief He is still seriously ill. how
ever.
The Court of Appeals did not sit
today. Judge Pryor was absent, in
addition to Judge Grace, who was
ill, and this necessitated adjourn
ment till Tuesday.
Judge Grace was removed to his
room, and at noon is somewhat inn
proved.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04
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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04
Did He Lose $500, or Was He
Touched"

Mr.. w. E. Turner, tobacco raiser
living near Sharpsburg, met with
tough luck in this city last Saturday.
He sold his crop of tobacco last week
and came to the city Saturday and
drew from the bank the amount for
which he had sold his crop, which
was $5l6 and some cents. He rolled
$500 of the amount up together, tied
a string around it and placed it in his
hip-pocket. On his road home he
felt for the $500, but, alas, the money
had disappeared. He is confident
that ne lost the money from mis- peck
ct, but it may be that he was "touch-
ed' for his money BY some "sIick
shark". Mr.Turner is an Industrious
hardworKing farmer, and we hope he
may be so fortunate as to find the
money for which he labored so hard
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04
ANOTHER SHOOTING.
Lee Bryant Shoots and Badly
Wounds Clell Jackson.
The Scene OF the Shooting, Bramb-
lette & Pangburn's
Saloon.

On Wednesday afternoon Lee
Bryant was in the saloon On Mays
vile street near the corner of Lo-
Gust, and having filed up on mean
whiskey became too handy with his
pistol, and as a result Clel Jack
son, one of the owners Of the bust
ness, is now lying badly wounded
from the effects Of wound in his
right side.
The story, as told by jackson, is
that compile of negro girls came
into the back room and called for
some beer. He says, 81 got the
beer, and as / passed Bryant / call :
ed to him, come in here, you bou-
legged, red headed devil! AS l
passed in to the room where the
girls were, Bryant followed me and
picked up one of two pistols that
Law on the sideboard. / saw him
with the pistol in his pocket and
his hand on it. l went and got my
pistol and when / came to the door
he shot me. He did it on purpose. !"
Bryant says the pistol he had in
his hand went off by accident. The
two negro girls tell substantially
the same story as Jackson, but say
they heard no quarrel between the
men.
The ball entered Jackson's left
side and passed through the liver,
and the physicians have so far
been unable to locate it's course.
The grand jury convenes again
to- morrow and Bryant's case will
be given to it for Investigation.