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The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
UNDER LABOR AUSPICES.
Mr.. Warner and Mr. bartlett Debat.
Cam pNtyu Issut.S

A debate on, the financial question was
held last evening at the Typographical
Temple, under the auspices OF Excelsior
Assembly, No. 2612, knights of Labor.
Question:. however, IL developed into tn
angular fight between the advocates of
Tree collage vi silver. The single gold
standard and protection.
lie hall was crowded, The crowd was
good-iaiureu ana auout equally divide OIL
istues discussed. One OF the speakers,
eA-Congressrlan Sypher. spoke oisrespect-
fully OF President Grant. saying he was
an ass IL he signed The "iS crime bill
Without Knowing 1t ucnouetizeu SILVER. he
was promptly called down by an old gentle
man. who rose N his seat, aud shaking his
can't talk that way about Gen Grant"
This brought forth thunderuus applause,
but the speaker stuck to his opinion.
The n,eeting was presided over hy Mr..
Z. NJ. Blake. and ON the platform with
him We're Mr.. Il. II. Warner, representing
the local Sound Money League, and MIR.
Wallace a. Bartlett, the regular debater
of the evening.
Iu MS opening speech of forty five min
utes, Mr.. Bartlett spoke chiefly Of the
financial system OF this and other countries,
aging little or no attention to the question
at issue. the col mage OF silver at the ratio
OF l6 to l.
This was so plainly evident that when
Mr.. Warner rose to reply, be said he would
have to start the discussion himself, as
his opponent had failed to put forward
a single argument in Iavor Of Tree coinage
BOtD The speakers were allowed leu
minutes in reply to review the arguments
OF their opponents.
AT the conclusion of the regular debate,
Mr.. Bryan Hurck, secretary of the Sound
Money League, extended AN invita- ton to
Excelsior Assembly to their meetings and
TO Jtiu in the work for sound money.
The crown being in the hunior, "a debate
was arranged between e1-Congressfiian
Sypher aud Mr.. L. c. Phelps, working
man.
uen. Syphcr said the agitation of the
free silver question was not the cause OF
hard tinies,> was the want of a SUI
iicieutly protective tariff.
Mr.. Phelps got back at him with an ar
ray OF figures about tariff that took the
ex-Congressnan's breath away, and set
the crowd Wild.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
SUED FOR CRIMINAL LIBEL.
Warrants ISSUED for Editor and Pub
fisher OF the Philadelphia Times.


Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. 1s.-James L.
Miles, who was on Wednesday Nominated
for sheriff by the Republican convention,
has had warrants issued for the arrest Of
Col. A. X. Mcclure, editor. and Frank Nc
Laughlin, publisher. of the Philadelphia
Times, on the charge of criminal libel
The warrants were issued last night, and
notices were sent by counsel for Mt Miles
to Col. Mcclure and Mr.. McLa ughlin to ap-
pear at the city hall this afternoon for
bearing.
A civil suit was also instituted by Mr.
Miles against Col. Mcclure, Mclaughlin
and the Times Publishing Company for
damages In the sum of 500, zoo. The ac-
tiSns began by Mr.. Miles are based upon an
editorial article u yeste rday's issue of the
Times under the caption of "A public af-
'front.'"
When the caring was called at O'Clock
this afternoon, Counsellor Shields, for the
plaintiffs, asked that the case be postponed
until Tuesday, because Of the illness OF
Messrs. Mcclure and Mclaughlin, and this
was done.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
CLEWS TO The DYNAMITERS
Sensational Arrests Are Expected
at Fails Church.
Evidence Points in IA New Direction
and Is Being Closely Followed
by the Authorities.
Especial to The Times }

Falls Church, Va, Sept. is.-This villa &c
is IN comparative quiet and peace ot mind
tonight. but the dynanliters who atteru pied
to wreck j. ". krown's store, ThUrsda Y
informing. III rc not y,'u uy.eH csi iIYureu. Town
Constable Jacobs ana the town sergeant
oDtalned new ciews this evening that they
are diligently wOrkins upon
Nhlle the exact nature Of their Icwest
eyiuence Is not kUown. cerIain fIQi Qivriusis
III The Eeighborhood are being closely
watched. and Developments OF Il s.uss,-
tioildi nature are tot Unexpected. Inc
TWO Kenny brothers are still hclc In Iail
tnusIal eifCrts are being made un an
sides TO catch the dyuanIiters, because OF
the reward OF $500, held out by H. l.
TURNER. FOR their capture and cJnv!c;Iuu
No stone 5 left unturned where tine niere,t
TIT of evidence might be secured and TIT.
village officials feel that IT is but the
question of short time be fore the
Williams are found
ine general impression prevails tonight
that the attempted robbery was the work
OF individuals living in this locality who
We're acquainted with the store. Mayor
Payne Is still considering the advisa DiIty
OF calling a special session OF the village
council to offer a reward as an additional
stimulus Tor the capture Of the men.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
Struck With Il Cue

Foster Hearse, oolored, who lives at 212
ID street SO uthwcst, was taken to the
Emergency Hospital at IL O'Clock last
night suffering from a severe cash in the
head. The wound was inflicted by an
unknown man in a saloon at No. ID
street no rthwest, directly opp osite the
Baltimore and Ohio depot.
Hearse and the unkno wn man were
aging pool and during the progress Of
the game dispute arose Hearse took
hold or the fellows arm, and the other,
breaking away from him, struck him a
rrigntfuI blow on The heau with the cue,
telling him to the floor.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19

Mothers!-we're going to
treat you to a new experience
-low-priced GOOD school
suits. The wonder isn't in the
price-but the quality.
sI.5o-S2-S2.5o-and s.
for the very same qualities as
you've been paying s2.so to
$3.50 for.
Strong and stylish fabrics
sewed throughout with silk
the best of all the good values
we've ever offered.
Profit isn't a consideration
this season-we're working
for bigger children's busi-
ness.
81 for handsomely braided
REFER suits. E,ex,,or-qa soor
EISEMAN BROS,
Cor. 7th and E SITS. NJ. w.
n" Branch Store in Washington.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
Troops Chasing Bandits.

Silver City, \. NJ, Sept 1S.-Capt Pitch
er, with fifty men composing 4 roop, of
the First United States Cavalry, lett here
at 1 O'Clock this morning for Dening to
assist the marshal's posse in another at
tempt to capture the gang OF border ba ntiits
which recently made tie attack on the
Mexican custom-house at Las Poiomas
The gang numbers twenty-four men and
is reported TO he enCamped in the FIoIidas
Mountains south of Demlns in New Mex leo,
having crossed the line after the attack
Mexican troops are also in pursuit.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
Fight, Then a Warrant.

JOHN Bender, proprietor Of restaurant
at 1918 b street northeast, was arrested
yesterday AFTERNOON by Policeman Larrick
for an assault and battery upon David
McCrackeD, who lives al No. 4I6 U street
southwest. The two had some difficulty
several days ago and during dispute
Bender struck the complainant with his
fist. The prisoner left $40 co La teral
at the Ninth precinct station for his appear
ance in court this morning.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
Husba nd's Doubl. Crime.

St Joseph, Mo, Sept ls.-At noon to-
day s. ]. Keller, ranchnaD from iIwa
reached this city in search OF his run4way
wife. He located her in the south part of
the city and rs,wing a revolver shot ber
dead. after which he turned the revnIrer
un himself. sIoJt,ng lr tOp of has head off
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
Little Fred Was Plucky

A very tiny bicyclist is Freddy Wilson,
and a very brave little fellow as well
Yesterday afternoon he was thrown from
his wheel while riding about the White
Lot and received a severe confusion Of the
hip, besides Two disjOinted fingers. These
wheel and almost smihngly peddalled TO
his home at Seventh and L streets north
west.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
Silver Going to Europe.

will ship 10000 ounces of silver; N.
GuGgenheim's Sons, 10000 ounces; j. &
W. SeligrEan * Co., l20.L co ounces; Muller
Schail * Co, 25.0CO ounces. Fuller Il
Wilson, $4,000 ounces, and Lewisohn
Brothers, $4,000 ounces, to Europe on the
steamship New York, sailing tomorrow.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
Steam ship Robber Held.

Moran and Steward William Hyde, of the
American line slap New York, recently ar
rested upon charge of having robbed the
baggage of passengers, were rearraigned
before Commissioner rAlexandcrtoday. Hyde
was discharged for lack Of evidence. Moran
was held in 81 800 bail for tn grand fury.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
KiIled In a Freight Wreek.

Scranton, Pa, Sept. 1S-By the collision
of a freight and o coal train on tn e Delaware,
Lackawanna and western Railroad, near
Halls tead, Pa. this morning, Engineer
Coddington, Of the form er train, was killed
CoddiDgton lived at Syracuse, N. z. The
wreck caused blockade Of tue track for
several hours.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
Pulled Out just in Time.

A small boy named Mooney residing near
thcP streetbridge had a narrow escaped from
drowning yesterday. afternoon. With some
near the foot Of II street and fell into the
the water His companions set up a cry
for help, and a colored man, whose name
pYhauSfpd
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
Young Lady coan,s. Suicide.

Lexington, Va, Sept. 1s.-Miss Bette
Paris green which ehe took yesterday with
suicidal intentions. Miss Milton lived here
with her sister. wife Of n. p. Lynn, .
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad conductor
No cause can be given for the rash act.
She was about -twenty-four years old.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
colored Wheelmen Meet.

A meeting OF the United Colored Wheel
men OF the District was held in the gym
naslum OF the Y. NJ. c. A, on Eleventh
street, last night, for the purpose Of
transa cting business pertainln to the
parade ana to the races, which have been
talked about for SO long.
1t was finally decided to have the
par ade on sSe evening of October 20, and
the races the next day.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
Judge Porter welcomed Home.

Watertowp, N. Y, Sept. 1S.-JudSe Wilbur
F. Porter, nominated for lieutenant cover
nor at Buffalo yesterday, arrived at his
home here this morning and was met by a
large but quiet cISwd OF friends. Incl ud ing
representative men from both the gold and
silver factions OF the party. Judge Porter
was cordially greeted by all.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
Passenger Train Ditched.

Macon, Ga, Sept 1S.-The Columbus pas
senger train, due here at 7:3O p. m, was
ditched by running into an open switch a.
the sixty-one mile post this afternoon.
The engine and baggage car were over
turned. W. H. Lofty, fireman, and Q
passenger were painfully injured.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
kickedtn the stomach

William Spaw a hostler. tw enty six years
old, was carried to Garfield Hospital iD the
police ambulance last night, suffering from
q wound In the abdom en- inflicted by kick
from q horse. The accident occurred at the
corner of Eighth and n streets northwest,
and the cut Is said to be q severe one.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
Dixon win Speak In virginia.

Thomas Dixon, jr., W I'D has created such
sensation in New York City by bis political
attitude the past three weeks, Will make
five speeches for sound money on the
Eastern shore Of Virginia next week Mr.
Dixon feels a deep interest in the Eastern
shore. he having resided there the past
two years.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
Young Turks Fight.

Athens, Sept. 1s.-A dispatch from Con-
stantinopae states that q number OF Softas
(TheoioEical stadentg} Gnd members Of the
young Turkish party had a desperate fieht
In Galata on Wednesday. Fifteen Of the
combatants were killed.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
Dry Goods Firm Assigns.

Knoxville. Tenn, Sept. 1S-McBee 6
Company, one of the leading dry goods and
millinery firms in Knox vile, have as
signed. James Taylor was named as as
sig guee. The liabilities are placed at
$4,000, with assets about equal
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
RAILROAD BrakemanKilled.

forty miles south Of here, n freight train
on the Sea Board Air Line was wrecked.
A brakeman was killed and thirteen box
cars demolished. The accident was due
to q broken truck.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
Run Down by a Woman.

Mary Queen, an eight-year- old colored
girl, living in Clicks alley northwest,
was knocked down and run over by an un-
known woman cyclist, at 8 O'Clock last
night, at the corner of Seventh street and
Rhode Island avenue northwest. Beyond
a few cuts and bruises she was not seriously
hurt.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
wfniams was LEhtly Clad.

Residents in the neighborhood Of Eighth
and E streets northeast were startled last
night by the antics OF John Williams,
colored, who was rushing through the
dark streets in his night apparel He was
in his bare feet. and in addition to his
under garments wore large broad brirn
STRAW n at He was locked no.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Furnished ny Seymour Bros, bank
,,rs and brokers, members of New
York stock Exchange. Washington
office, Rooms 3 and Ia. Sun hui lding.
4, A, Brt.eu, mauaYRr.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
Killed a Divorced wife.

Rockford, H., Sept. 1s.-Edward shan
Aon, M Bevidere, killed his divorced wife
today as she boarded train for Chicago
There is strong talk Of lynching.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19

Raleigh, n. c., Sept 1S.-Republican
State Chairman Holton said tonight that
the Popuiists WIN demand all eleven cleo
tors In North Carolina.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19

Reduced prices on
BUTTER, EGGS AND CHEESE
At all of
GIBBONS BUTTER BRANCHES
SATURDAY.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19

We got hold OF several hundred
pairs OF a Il-wool Knee Pants, and we
took them Just Tor this occasion
They're worth 75c., or you can bring
thea rack and get your money.
39c. pair
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19

If you want to pay Sl.75
for a Derby or Alpine see
ours. Every fashionable
shape. They should be s5
and are at the hatter'S.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19

ST. SO is very little pay ror 3 TO s.
year Refer Suits and Boys 5 to D.
year ublc-breasted Suits-but
they're sold Tor more than That else
where. You won't have to run any
risk. II they aren't just what We
tell YOU, you may have your money
back. You can't buy them for less
than So elsewhere.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19

1t is palatable ami pleasant to take and its
action in Blood and Stomach disorders is lit
tie short Of marvellous! Testimonials prof
fered by the best known citizens Of Washing
ton are here-and we'lI be glad to show them.
Send for our book, we'Il mail 1t to yen
Better still call and sample the water at the
Spring-gratis!
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
700 18th St. N. w.,

Will receive enc months trca' ment and al
medicines absolutely free Of charge. This
offer also aIpiies to all old patients renewing
trest ent today or tonight.
There viii positively be no extension of free
treatment beyond o'cloc tonight.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-19
ENDS TONIGHT

ANYBODY applying in person today or tonight
At Dr.. YounSs private sanitarium.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-06-06
miscellaneous.

officers ave been elected as follows by
Lone Star lodge No. GGii. American Fedora
ton OF Labor: President, r, Armstrong;
vice president, j. Connolly: recording Sec
rotary, l.. McGonlsle; financial secretary,
j. j. Corbett: treasurer, j.. Ryan,. conduc-
tor, l.. Gillian. inner watchman. w Mar
tin: outer Waterman, 7. Stephenson. dele
gates to state encampment, J. Dear. It. j.
McDermott and Annie VIM.
Riverside lodge No. 40, Degree of Honor,
a. o. ". w, at Its last meeting. elected
the following o%iiicers: Past chief of honor.
Mrs. s. NJ. Hampton; chief of honor, Mrs.
l.. A. Nichols: lady of honor, Mrs. A.. g.
Wllsey: chief OF correspondence. Mrs. Ida
Swearingen; recorder. Mrs, u. Spillman;
fnancier, NJ. J. .Colgan; receiver, Miss Lii
lie Conley; S. ". Miss Addie Wingcrt; in
side Waterman, j.. underwood; outside
Waterman. NJ. Smith; medical examiners,
DIR, Charles and DIR. Harrison; trustee. j.
underwood.
Mrs. j. w. Jameson, of Piper. Kas., was
in the city yesterday, the guest of Mrs. g.
The watchmen at Swift & Co.'S packing
house We're feeling very Jubilant over a
raise In salaries. They are now getting 81
a week.
The ladies' Home Missionary Society OF
the Baptist church Will hold a meeting
June 5 to elect officers.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Kissick. OF Shawnee
avenue, announce the arrival of a son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rand. of 1910 Argentine
boulevard, entertained their daughter. Mrs.
Halle Eabort, OF Rosedale, yesterday.
G. Il. Grimes and wife, Mark Myers and
family and others attended the Chautauqua
at Fairmount park yesterday, and are now
lauding the praises of that beautiful place.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-06-06

Mrs. pr. Fred II. Bruing and children
have gone to Excelsior SPRINGS 10 pass
their summer vacation.
The Uptown Reds defeated tho Bottoins
Blues yesterday afternoon. by the score or
20 to o.
George Farley has returned home from
u several weeks visit TO La Junta. Col.
Mrs, Il, W. Ross, Of Kansas city. kls.,
was the guest OF Argentine relatives and
friends yesterday.
Mrs, Joe Henry. OF Fort Scott. kas,. Ia
the guest OF Or. and Mrs. c. w. Adamsof,
OF Q South Speor avenue.
Master Mechanic John Purcell, of thu
Santa Fe. will leave this morning for To-
poka on n business trip In the interest OF
the company.
Perry brewster. charged with grand
larceny, was dismissed in Justice Tro-
bridges court yesterday, as there was no
evidence aGaint him,
John w, Foster, who was arrested Thurs
day for disturbing the pca.c of his family.
was bound. over In Justice Hers court in
the sun OF 800. to keep the peace.
Engineer Joe Gossard has returned from
Ottawa. kas.. where he passed several
have had good iuck'' as he brought home
twenty-five young squirrels.
Jacob sherer, brother OF Henry shcrcr.
next week for Heidelberg, Germany. to
visit his parents.
A farmers team became frightened at a
street car on Metropolitan avenue ana
ran away. upsettinG the wagon and throw
ing ont the occupants. Fortunately, no
one was seriously Injured.
Principal j.. II. Sawtell. OF the Salinn
high school. Salina, Kas.. was In Argcn-
land. president OF the Argentine schools
board.
The trunk and belongings Of the iats
Arthur Foster, who was recently "
his mother at Kalamazoo, Mich. by Chief
Richardson.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-06-06
THE NEWS AT %LEAvENWoRTH.
RECEPTION Ann BANQUET OF THE
nIGIt SCHOOL ALUMNI.
Arthur Young Returns 60 Town n
IL Promptly Jailed Further
Complications In the
schmcckci Rsr.

The rCavcnworth high school alumni
held u reception and banquet last night. 1t
being the twenty NTH anniversary OF the
FIRST class graduated. The following pro-
rrainme was carried cut: Presidents adj
dress of welcome, George II. i.ulolph; re-
sronsc. Fred johnson, class OF 'E6, en-
rollrnent VI class OF 'ej; election Of officers;
plano duet, Mrs. Hlussorman and Mrs.
Bowen; vocal solo, Miss Bessie i%Iavons.
vocal solo. Miss Kate willard; vocal solo.
Miss Ina Few: vocal rolo. Miss Laura
Fleming. Dancing was i~ntersperscd in
the musical programme. following which
an adjournment was had to the National
hotel, where u banquet Was enjoyed. at
which W. -. Hook acted as POSTMASTER.
United States Senator Luclen Baker and
Judge H. L. councy were among the num-
Dor that responded to toasts.
The following is a complete list OF the
high school class OF 90! Susie Brown,
Rachel Brouse, Carl Blochbcrscr. Mary
Catherine clark. George Edwin Diamond,
Paul Fleming. Harriet Erncstlnr Ettcn-
mic Lucrctln Himrod. Mabel Pearl Hart
man, Minnie LuellR Leach, Henry Nor
dannt. Gertrude Ethel Mann, Grace
o'Ncal, Charles Frederick Feaker, Slllic
Rose, Robert Manly Richie, Edgar cllr-
cncc short, Charles Cadet Shoycr, William
James swift, Caroline itosallnl Tucker.
Edward George Thomas, Minnie Taylor,
LILLIAN Ella Eta Twogood, Myrtle Estcllo
White, Katherine Marion Willard.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-06-06

nont Of n Venezuela Party Upset and
They HIVE a Marrow Escape.

From the Minneapolis Journal.
a correspondent writing from ralona
island, Venezuela, SAYS: our, party has
on Paloma Island. $ degrees aud, 30 min
utcs north, about eighty miles below Bar
rancas, opposite the mouth @. the lmntaca,
or, rs 1t + known here, the Toro river.
Two Of our party had a very narrow es-
cape a few diys since. a manntee upset
their canoe when they were returning from
a trip IN the river. The current OF the
Orlnoco Is very strong, and the wnter u
Infested with alligators ana fairly swarms
with q voracious fish known AS the carihe,
which has been known to even attack and
XIII a Jaguar as 1t attempted to swim the
stream, The two unfortunates,. however,
escaped with ono bite. and u few slight
Tested by alligators, After reaching land.
thoroughly exhausted by their. struggle
with the current, they were but little bet
ter OFF than In the water,
impossibility. so they could only wait and
hope that some canoe would pass, After
some hours OF waiting a little steam
angn M NH nr m make wtardiERss E hove .1 he rlyysSrF
sna wa Mh. sR'' Saa lS aissr BB]ols,fsoinmS sIi1Ee ,hs
some way down the stream. the launch
brought the two back, TO camp. Every
OF water, The, Indians say It is no I'M
by a manatee, but that few ever reach the
shore after being spilled into the water,
wrecked parties recovered their usual
No doubt there is a general opinion in
the North that Il is fearfully hot here.
Such Is not exactly the case. for though
little to the north of US. yet the average
daily temperature at our camp Is but 81
degrees.