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The evening times., 1896-01-17
MYSTERY OF TWO LIVES
Death in a Chicago Hospital of a
Woman May Solve 1t,
cides Committed by Agreement ut
Nearly the Same Hour.

Chicago, Jan. 1T.-Ont of the mystery
surrounding the death and identity of Mrs.
Harriet st. John, the police expect to de-
velop story of deliberate double sui
eide with strange features.
| Mrs. st. John died yesterday morning
at the county hospital under circumstances
which will result this morning i'll post
mOrtem examination.
About the time she was taken sick Allen
Muck was found dead in bed at his home
in Geneva, III.
Two years ago Frank st. John and his
wife, Harriet, lived in u happy home in
Geneva. Allen Muck kept barber shop
in the same place. According to the story
told by a man who called at the Harri-
son street police station last night. Mrs.
Harriet st. John found employment at one
OF the chairs in Allen Muck's shop as a
woInans hair dresser.
In few months after she went to
work, IL is said, people began 70 talk,
as people do in small towns. Troubles and
disseDsions arose and Mrs. Harriet st.
John came to Chicago. Allen Muck contin-
ued in business at Geneva.
What became OF Mrs. st. John few, if
any, IN Geneva knew exactly. IT was said
that the barber frequently received let
ters written in a feminine hand from this
city.
Whilethe Geneva folk were wondering over
the case. Mrs. Harriet st. John was sick
unto death at the residence of II. =. Ta ylor,
president of the Oakland National Bank,
at 5622 Madison avenue.
Wednesday night she was removed to the
county hospital in private conveyance,
and there she died yesterday morning.
Previous to entering the service of the
Taylor family Mrs. st. John had been a
servant in the home of Mrs. Parish, 1898
Washington avenue. and there the police
learned that she wasa woman of means.
AT the post-mortem today it is expected
an examination Of some deeds among the
effects will clear away all mystery con-
neCted with the case.
The evening times., 1896-01-17
DOCTORS on WHEELS.
Complain That Policemen Prevent
Them From Scorching.

New York, Jan. 17.-Many Brooklyn ply
sicians who ride the bicycle are complaining
that they have been stopped on their er-
rands OF mercy at night because policemen
thought they were 'scorching,' while the
life of a patient was trembling in the bal
ance. Anumber Of physicians who use the
wheel in making their calls have been dis
cussiDg the advisability of making an ap-
piication to the police commissioners to
permit doctors TO use their OVID discretion
in the matter Of riding, and in order that
the privilege may not be abused by ''scorch-
ers,' it was suggested that the physicians
using the wheel be compelled to register, so
that the patrolman maynot interfere. Each
physician will have a red cross painted
on the front OF his lantern.
As yet no steps have been taken to
present the matter to the commissioners,
but the idea has met with great favor
among those who have been approached
in regard to the subject.
The evening times., 1896-01-17
IN A HAUNTED HOUSE.
New Jersey Farmer Scared Ont of His
Wits by An DDa ritiOn,

New jersey Farmer Scared Ont OF His
Wits by an Appa rition.
Burlington, N. j., Jan. 1T.-There is a
farm house on the outskirts of this city
which is claimed to be haunted. The
farm was formerly occupied by Jacob
Stout, who died five years ago. The pres
ent tenant of the house, Charles Allinson,
is now preparing to move, Mr.. Allinson
states that the other evening, while he
and his wife and daughter were sitting
In a room, strange apparition appeared
and In almost indistinct tones pointed out
a basket of potatoes and directed that
they be planted in an asparagus bed near
the house. and then disappeared.
Mr.. Allinson, with his family, all vouch
for seeing the strange appa rition and
hearing the directions. Mr.. AllinsOn was
not acqua inted. with Stout in his life
time, but his description to a ueighbor
was readily recognized as the old man. Mr..
Aninsou is now preparing to move, and
says he would not stay IL he had his rent
free. The farm was formerly occupied
by William Leedom, the middle weight
pugilist, but he, like many Others, moved
in a short time for some unaccountable
reason. The neighbOriDg farmers state
that they have seen the old man going
across his farm on several occasions on
moonlight nights.
The evening times., 1896-01-17
DEATH IN THE WATER,
Duluth Company Indicted and Suet
for Killing "A YounU Man

Ouiutu ana SueO
for killing u Young Man.
Duluth. Mich, Jan. ia suit against
the Duluth Gas and Water Company to
recover So 900 as the value of a life Ia ken
away by typhoid fever has been begun in
the district court.
Jacob NJ. Smith, of No. 1875 West Second
street, is the plaintiff, suing as special
administrator of the estate OF Harry W.
Smith, and the action is TO recover dam.
ages for The death of his son, Harry, aged
twenty years. This is the young man
whose death Superintendent William Craig
is charged as having caused in the in
dictment found against him by the grand
jury.
The complaint alleges that the Duluth
Gas and Water Company, corporation
organized for the purpose of furnishing
pure and wholesome water to the peo-
pile of the city of Duluth, furnished wa.
ter which the deceased believed To be
pure and wholesome, but which was poi
sonous and contained typhoid germs in
large quantities. 1t is alleged that the
deceased drank this water, not knowing
its impurity, and although previously well
and strong, he was taken with typhoid and
died.
The evening times., 1896-01-17
KENTUCKY'S EMPTY TREASURY.
New State Treasurer Says Deficit VIII
Reach $500, 900.

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 1.-THE new State
treasurer, Mr.. Long, takes hold OF strong
box depleted by the Democrats. The State
is in fact bankrupt and unable to pay one
cent on The dollar. Said Mr.. Long yesterday:
when 1 assumed the office of treas
urer the folio wing amounts We're In the
treasury: To the credit OF The general fund,
SI69.TS: to the credit OF the sinking fund,
Sll3,6S3.94; to credit of school fund,
$40 $50 Sc; total, S153,734.3S. The sink
ing fund is not av aiIabie for currente expenses.
being set apart by the constitution for the
payment OF the interest and principal of
the public debt. There was due the schoo
teachers OF the State al the date indicated
over S414,00O, leaving, after deducting
the amount on hand in that fund, deficit
in the school fund of something over S214,-
OOO.''
Then Mr.. Long reviewed the other
items, showing than the deficit will reach
81, 500 900 in six months. Mr.. Long says IL
is imperative that some legislative ac-
ton be taken. Accruing claims cannot
be paid before next fall. The expenses
OF the State are 100000 a month.
The evening times., 1896-01-17
SCALDED In HIS CAB.
Crown Sheet of the Locomotive Boiler
Blew Out.

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 17.-John u.
Clark of Mantua. engineer of Jersey
City freight train on the Penns ylvanit
Railroad, was fatally scalded last night by
the crown sheet OF the boiler of the engine
breaking. The accident occurred while
the train was standing on Bridge avenue.
Camden. waiting for 4 clear signal to enter
the freight yard
Engineer Clark was standing in front of
the furnace door when the accident hap.
peDed. The escaping steam enveloped him,
and his agonizing cries for help could bs
heard for nearly half a square. He was
rescued as quickly as possible and carried
across the tracks TO the Cooper Hospital
In removing his clothing the skin peeled
off.
The accident was due to a defect in the
crown sheet. Fireman H. S. Corson was
thrown through the cab window by the ex-
ploson and escaped with slight injuries.
At late hour last night the physicians
stated that Clark would probably die
within a few hours.
The evening times., 1896-01-17
Regular Army and Navy Union.

At regular meeting of Gen. William F..
Barry Garrison, No. 1856, Regular Army
and Navy Union, held at their hall, United
States Soldiers Home, on Wednesday last,
National Deputy Comrade Jacob Moore per-
formed the ceremony of the installation of
officers of the garrison for the current year.
National Commander ] B. Norton was un :
able to be present on this occasion owing to
sickness. The meeting was well attended
and quite an enjoyable evening was spent.
This garrison was instituted June 10,
1895; has a membership OF fifty-six, COM
posed OF men. houorably discharged from
the United States Army. 1t has made great
progress during the past three mouths, and
bids fair In course of time To become the
strongest garrison in the Country from the
fact that all members OF the home are
eligible for membership.
The evening times., 1896-01-17
DEATH OF A BALTIMoREAN.
w. b. Brooks, u Prominent Citizen
Expired Suddenly.

w. b. Brooks, Prominent Citizen,
Expired Suddenly.
Baltimore, Md, Jan. 17.-Walter Booth
Brooks, one OF the best-known citizens of the
State, died suddenly at an early hour this
morning.
He attended to business yesterday, and
was apparently in good health. Mr.. Brooks
was born in Connecticut about seventy-five
yearsago. He was a son OF Chauncey Brooks
at one time president Of the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad Co.
During the war Mr.. Brooks located in
Ohio, experimenting some important busi-
ness interests. Since that time he has been
prominently identified with number OF im-
portant enterprises In Baltimore. He was
the nominee OF the Republican party in 1887
for the office Of governor.
The evening times., 1896-01-17
Lady Musician Arrested

Baltimore, Jan. 1.-THE report from
Boston that Miss Lillian Chandler had been
arrested in that city on charge Of conceal
ing niortgaged property astonished those
who know her in Baltimore. Miss Chandler
recently played here at n number of musi-
Gales in society circles. A week ago she gave
the first of series of subscription recitals
in the banquet hall of the Mt Vernon Hotel,
where she had engaged rooms for the WIN
ter with Miss Orr, her accompanist
The evening times., 1896-01-17
Doctor Defies High Tides.

Beavens. n. j.. Jan. 17.-Dr Miller, ply
sicisn, of Beavens, Sussex county, has for
some time been unable to attend to his
patients on the Pennsylvania side. owing to
high water in the Delaware River. Last
week he rigged up whathe calls a flying
machine" which consists of an arm chair on
r,ller pulleys attached to the cable wires of
the ferry. He then ran a telephone wire to
the house of the ferryman. Whenhe iscalled
up he Seats himself in the chair. and in five
minutes slides over the wire.
The evening times., 1896-01-17
Car wheel House Burned

Detroit Jan. 1.-THE car wheel depart
ment of the Michigan Peninsula Car Works,
al the corner of Ferry and Russell streets. n
building 240x4OO feet, together with 500
car wheels. were destroyed by fire early
this morning. causing a loss of $4,000,
which is fully covered by insurance. The
foundry and machine departments were
saved with difficulty. Two hundred men
are thrown out OF work temporarily.
The evening times., 1896-01-17
Fate of u Peacemak ker.

Waycross, Ga, Jan. 17.-Dr. Henry Col.
lier, representative in the Georgia legis-
lature from this county, was shot and killed
Wednesday night a his home in Statewide,
by Walter Miller. Miller attempted to shoot
a negro and pr. Collier stepped in the way
and was shot. Miller left for Florida and
has not been captured. He and DR.. Collier
were good friends.
The evening times., 1896-01-17
HIS SON ROBBED THE MAILS.
Postmaster of Monong,ihela City Has
q Disagreed BILE Surprise.

DisagreeableS Surprise.
Pittsburg, Jan. HILARY Holland. aged
nineteen, son of Postmaster Holland, of
Monongahela City, has been arrested on the
charge OF stealing money letters from the
mail.
For nearly two years past letters con-
tanning money have been lost at the Monon-
gahela City office. A decoy letter con-
tanning $1.10 was mailed from this city
last night, and SPECIAL Agent Hooten ac-
companied the pouch to Monongabela City.
Yesterday morning, only a few moments
after the mail was distributed, young Hol-
land was arrested. and the decoy letter with
the marked money, it is claimed, wa found
in his possession. He was brought to this
city for hearing. The arrest caused
quite surprise to the friends and ac-
quaintances OF Holland.
The evening times., 1896-01-17
COUNTERFEIT SILVER COIN.
Gang of Six Men Caught Disposing OF
1t in Indiana.

1t in Indiana.
Frankfort, Ind, Jan. 17.-For several
weeks there has been a flood OF counterfeit
silver coin in various county seats in
North Central Indiana.
Yesterday Chief of Police Bird of this
city detected gang of six men making
the rounds of the saloons offering TO dis
pose of silver money. They were arrested
and quantity of counterfeit half-dollars
found in the possession OF one of them.
While being taken TO police headquarters
one OF the men escaped. 1t was af,crward
found that the man who escaped had pJ ssed
some of the stuff.
A United States marshal from Indian
apOlis is here and will take the entire
party to Lafayette for trial before United
States commissioner.
The evening times., 1896-01-17
Austrian Electornl Reform,

Vienna, Jan. 17.-COunt Badeni prime
minister OF Austria, will submit 10 the
Reichsratli, when that body reassembles
after the parliamentary vacation, q scheme
for electoral reform which will add seventy
two members elected by universal suffrage
TO the existing 353 deputies who are elected
in that way
The evening times., 1896-01-17
GREAT LAKES IMPROVEMENT.
Dry Dock Association Considers fh
Question at Detroit.

Question at Detroit.
Detroit, Mich. Jan. 1.-THE session of the
Dry Dock Association came to a close la 81
evening. The association will urge the
government to widen the new deep water
channels through the rivers connecting the
great lakes, st. Mary's River, and the ST
Clair ship canal aud the Lime Kilns, then
crossing the Detroit River.
photographic stations should be estab
lished at Sault Ste Marie, Buffalo, Detroit
and Duluth. The dispatch from Toronto
which slated that the lake captains were in
session there and had offered their services
to the British government should present
complications render such advisable was
read and a resolution adopted that the
members of the Lake Carriers Associis
ton tender their craft to the United States
in case the present complications assume a
serious phase.
The evening times., 1896-01-17
Natioml Songs Furnished Free

Chicago, Jan. 1.-THE Union League
Club of this city, which has for several
years taken conspicuous part in securing
more general and patriotic observance
Of Wasbington's birth, especially among
the youth, announces that 1t will. with the
cooperation of express companies, furnish
free to any community the words and
music of the four leading national songs,
providing the community win celebrate
tAe natal day.
The evening times., 1896-01-17
Negress Stabs "A White Man.

Williamson, W. Va. Jau. 17-Yesterday
afternoon Malinda jackson, colored, en-
tered restaurant owned by H. E. Swan
son, white. aud without a word Of warning
plunged knife into his body several times
before she was overpowered. She claims
that Swanson insulsrd her a few days ago.
His wounds are fatal.
The evening times., 1896-01-17
For Ispnins n FIN.

John Parker col ored, was arrested
last night by Detectives Lacey and Helan,
on the charge Of having tapped the till
Of store No. 1015 E street northwest.
Parker, it is understood, is wanted at
Richmond for the theft of. silverware.
The evening times., 1896-01-17
IRvINGS son TO MARRY.
Future SIR Henry VIII Wed Miss
DOrothea Baird.

London, Jan. ia morning paper says
today that Mr.. H. B. Irving, son of Sir
Henry Irving, the well-known actor, is
engaged to be married to Dorothea Baird
who is aging at the Haymarkct Theater,
in ssTrilhy" a.
The evening times., 1896-01-17
BeIIleerept Neeresses Arrested

Mary Williams and Mamie Jverson, both
colored, residents OF ..Cowtown," tried
terday. They were interrupted by Police
men Bailey and Strohmen, and locked up
at No. 8 police station.
The evening times., 1896-01-17

n. Kaufman. Eighth and streets south
east. has it; ask him
The evening times., 1896-01-17

The Kings Palace January sale is the
talk OF all the ladies in town.
The evening times., 1896-01-17

Today II. Kaufman, Eighth and streets
southeast, viii sell Il; ask for 1t.
The evening times., 1896-01-17

n. Kaufman, Eighth and streets south
east, has it; ask him.
The evening times., 1896-01-17
Daily bargains
Japanese
Rugs.
Daily bargains
We have cleared out

- q
We have cleared out
a little lot of these from an I'M
porter, and our head carpet sales
man tells us we have secured
A Bargain. They are the
best of the kind we ever handled,
but that shan't induce us to put
up the prices. We bought them
cheap and we will give our Gus
toners the money we saved.
Here are the sizes and prices:
6x9 $3.75
7.6x1O.6 $5. rs
9x12 $3.50
7.6x1S 500
12x15 $500
OKLA 5000
1Ox1a6 $1,000
12x14 p. $1,000
11x14.6 $ll.5O
12x12 $1,000
Wash. B. Williams,
9TH and D SITS. N. w. =
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-08

One of the most remarkable defec
ions in the Democratic gold ranks is
the declaration from Hon George
Fred Williams Of Massachusetts, that
the free coinage of silver is the only
course opel to the United States at
the present time to remedy the con-
dition of depression; and that, al
though he knows that this curse will
est1acise him politically and S cialiy
in his own state, he must stand with
the people as against the mo0ey power.
Mr. Williams will be remembered as
most valiant supporter of 5he goli
side in the last congress, and further
is one Of the most eloquent Of public
sneakers and was, before his change
of front on the money question, the
leading candidate in his state for
governor.
The Adversary Board Of the A. P
A. Society have found Rev. Benjamin
Hudelson guilty Of the charges Of
blackmail made against him and
recommended his removal. The &C
cused has skipped.
Trib cures insects bites and stings
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-08
FIRST $1,000 FOR SILVER.

The great victory Of the silver forces
in the Democratic Convention won
Yesterday at Chicago, is the first real
set back the gold trickstprs have ever
received. The gold men Of both
parties have been in the habit Of die
tating the policy Of conventions for
years, and no one has before dared
dispute their sway.
Yesterday the hosts Of silver swept
the floor of the convention with their
a~dversaries, and we believe the defeat
administered them yesterday, is but
q f%orerunner Of the crushing dis
aster that will lay them low in No
vember. The fight has opened well
and infused courage and life in the
rank and file all over the country
Keep up the work and by the time d
Silver President is elected, the crokers
OF Nevada will begin to realize wha'
the 16 to / movement, started 10 thi:
State four yeare ago, really means.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-08
-
PURITY OE ELECTIONS LAW

An act Of the Legislature to promote
the purity OF elections by regulating
the conduct thereof, approved March
Is, 1896, provides for the nominations
OF candidates for public office. and
filling certificates Of the same with the
proper officer. It also requires hat
the NJ mes of five persons, who have
accepted in writing and consented to
act selected to receive, expend, credit
and disburse all moneys contributed,
donated, subscribed, or in any wise
furnished or raised for the purpose Of
promoting the election OF the candi-
dates for office or Presidential electors
named in the certificate of nomination
or in any manner TO be used in re-
spect to the conduct and management
Of the election at which such caudl-
dates are to be voted for, shall be
filed and the certificate of nomination
must not be received or filed unless
accompanied by the names of five
persons, citizens, or electors of this
State, to compose such committee, to-
gether with their written acceptance
and consent to act as such committee
The act is voluminous and provides
for every contingency that may arise.
1t limits the amount which each can
didate shall expend, aud provides
severe penalties as well as forfeiture
Of office, for a violation OF the provia-
ions Of the act. Every claim must be
presented to the committee within ten
DAYS after the return day OF the cleo
ton, and If not so presented, shall not
be paid, and if the amount of the
claim is in excess Of the maximum
allowed by the act, it shall not be paid.
1t prohibits dining, treating, or in
any way entertaining a person for the
purpose of cOrruptIy influencing that
person or any other person, to give or
refrain from giving his vOta at an
election, aud it makes it unlawful for
any employer in paying the salary OF
wages of employees to inclose their pay
in envelopes upon which are written
or printed the name Of any candidate,
or any political notices, devices or
arguments, containing threaf1, eX-
press or implied, intended to influence
the politics or actions Of such en-
ployes. Nor shall it be lawful for any
employer. within ninety days Of an
election. to put up, or otherwise ex-
hibit in his factory, workshop, Office
or other establishment or place where
his employers are working, or where
they receive their pay, any handbil
containing any threat. notice or in
formation that in cas- any particular
ticket or candidate shall be elected
work in his establishment shall cease
in whole or in part, or the salaries o
wages of his workmen be reduced
This applies to corporations as we'll a!
individuals, and the penalty for VIC
latiDg it is a misdemeanOr, and, if
corporation, the forfeiture Of it
character
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-08
For Sale.

Household furniture and house and lot
now occupied by w. T. Hanford. APP
ply on the premises. il
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-08
Wall Paper
Carpets-Cafpets.

The good news will be welcomed by
the Carson housekeepers that Olcovich
Bros have just received.
Body Brussels Carpets which they
sell at 81 10 worth 81 :25. Brussels
Carpet IS cents watch are worth 81 90
Arizona republican., 1896-07-24
HEADLESS BIRD.
Young Quail Whose Neck Had Been
 Wrung Flies Away.


 A gentleman living near this place recently netted a dozen quails, says . Taylor dispatch to the Philadelphia. Times. When he was killing and dress ing them the following strange occur renee transpired: As he went to wiring the neck of one of the birds the head slipped off in his hand, pulling about two inches of skin and feathers along with it.
 Turning moment later to pick up the bird from where he had thrown it, the gentleman found the little fellow flying and hopping about as though nothing untoward had happened, his bare neck sticking up gaunt and head less.
 Thinking the birds activity resulted from a posthumus contraction of the . muscles the gentleman attempted to pick him up, when the little fellow 1 mounted in the air and flew away, flut- tering and quiyering now and then, but when about 200 yards from the house he disappeared into small pine thicket, flying to the last.