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The evening times., 1896-07-29
~ n GOLD BoUGHT-Highest price
OIO paid G. BLOOM, 926 Pa Ave.
CANAL boats TIED UP.
Situation Resulting From the Break
Is Daily Growing More Serious.

10 Duiiy oTOWihS IHAOEC SciAOus.
The repairs to the break in the bank OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal at Big Pool
on the fourteer-mile level, near Williams
port, are not yet completed. but, in spite
of the delay of through transportation, the
jam in the five-mile level at this end of the
canal is more serious than it was last
Thursday, when the break occurred.
The cry is still for more sailing vessels,
but there is no response. A large four mast
schooner, carrying LOO tons OF coal,
cleared yesterday morning for an Eastern
port, and only one sailing vessel, the Ed
win r. Hunt, of Bath, is now at the Consoli-
dation dock, Georgetown, loading with coal.
This is the only vessel north of the Long
canal over 90 boats, each loaded with an
average of III tons of coal, waiting to be
unloaded into some sailing vessel for a
down East port.
There is no prospect OF an immediate
change in the present condition OF affairs
unless 1t is to increase the number already
inthelower basin b yahundredmore a heavily
loaded boats which were in the canal this
side of the break, near Williamsport. There
are equally as many loaded boats beyondthe
break, which will come through as soon as
the repairs are completed.
Unless there is steady arrival of sail
ing vessels here within the next week the
giut of coal in the canal will be very
serious one, and will mean a considerable
loss to the canal men who have been COM
PEELED to wait to get their boats nnloaded.
There are a number of boats in the level
now thathave been there for two weeks. and
there is no prospect Of releasing them for
two weeks more.
The evening times., 1896-07-29
HOT FOOT CLUBS SEASON.
First Entertainment to BE Given Au
gust Is Next.

First Entertainment to BE Given Au-
gust Is Next.
The famous Hot Foot Club will, on Thurs
day, Auguest 13, give their first enter
tainment of the season at Buena Vista
Park The club is widely known as enter
taiDers of theatrical and professional celeb
rites, and is composed of business and
newspaper men.
They will, on this occasion. have the
following clubs and societies as their guests:
Columbia Athletic Club, B. P. o. Elks; No.
10, Home Club, Washington Lodge Of
Growlers, No. 2, Press and Ad. Writers
Clubs, the Century Club, Jolly Fat Men,
and other similar organizations. 1t will
bea complimentary affair, and tickets can be
had from Edward Fame, secretary of the
Hot Foot Club, and from the secretaries Of
any OF the above-named clubs and asso-
cations.
Gen" Tom Wilkinson, the Hot Foot's
president, says he hopes to make this the
event of the outing season, and has provided
a program embracing the best local in
strumental and vocal talent, and several
professional stars have signified their in
tention to participate. A detailed pro
gram will be given later.
The evening times., 1896-07-29
MAY TURN OUT A MURDER
Blandy Williams Assaulted by
Father and Son.
George and Edward Slaughter Want
mttted Monday Evening.

There was bloody affray Monday eyen-
ing in front OF Kelly's saloon. corner of
Second and H streets southwest, no ac-
count Of which has heretofore appeared in
the newspapers, owing to the desire of the
police OF the Fourth precinct 20 appre-
hend the criminals. George slaughter, ap-
propriately named, and his father, Edward,
are the persons wanted for the crime. 1t
is stated that they made "a murderous as
sault upon Handy Williams. All the par
ties are culOred.
On the eveningin question the two Siaugh-
ters and Williams met in front of Kellys
A dispute arose about the payment of u
small amount for cobbling Finally the
Slaughters, father and SOL, took excep-
tions to some remarks made by Williams,
and they pounced upon him.
The elder Slaughter finally struck Will
Jams u blow, which knocked him down.
Before the PROSTATE man could rise the son
sprung upon him with long bladed knife
in his hand. There was struggle, and
when the Slaughters' got up and ran away
it was found that Williams had received
two dngerous stab wounds from the knife
in the hands of the son. One penetrated his
back and the other made gaping wound
in the neck
There was severyprobabilityo ( hewounded
man bleeding to death, and lie was quietly
removed TO the office of DR., Child's, No.
511 Third street south west, where his in
Juries were dressed, after which Williams
was taken to his home. At the same time
an alarm was sent to the South Washington
police station that man had been mur-
dered at Second and Il streets. A number
of policemen were dispatched to the place,
but they discovered that the attempted
murderers had made their escape through
a nearby alley.
The police are looking for Williams as
sailants and expect soon to land them.
tits believed they have fled to j ackson City.
George Slaughter the son, who did the
stabbing, has an unenviable police record.
1t was he who, several weeks ago, was
arrested and lodged in No. station on
complaint of an old colored alley preacher
and evangelist, who testified that G George
had alieniated the affections of his wife
and rendered his life unhappy.
The colored people in the vicinity of
1 Second and h streets are greatly stirred
up over the affair and threaten to handle
the slaughters roughly II they are cap
lstured. Their victim is said to he in pre-
carious condition.
The evening times., 1896-07-29

in now" Uttering a shrek, Williams
ran frantically against the wire netting
OF the pen, endeavoring to escape.
Cole brought him before the judge, and
made report about the boy on the bicycle
with a knife. He says there was a boy
Oh a wheel chasing him." remarked Cole.
'If there are any wheels around" re-
marked Mr.. Pugh, George has got 'em
in his head
Policeman Lynch said the prisoner was
In bad way.
Hes been here before In the same
state" said Lynch, land he had to be
treated at the hospital.
Boy said Mr.. Pugh. poinrrc { upward.
do you see anything up there
.'Duz l." answered Williams, crouching
Oh the floor as If preparing for a spring:
''duz 1. Dat boy amt nebber lef' me. He's
er comm, neerer an neerer cherry mint"
Williams eyes dilated, and he blthis thick
under lip until scarlet stream ran down
his chin, decking his torn shirt front with
crimson spots.
.'seDd him TO the hospital" commanded
his honor, viewing him compassionately,
''let him be treated at once"
The evening times., 1896-07-29
HARMONY RE1GNs.
Gold and silver Democrats in Mich
igan Agree.

Gold and Silver Democrats in Mich
1gan Agree.
Detroit, Mich. July 29.-COntrary to ex-
pectatons the meeting of the Democratic
Statecentral committee yesterday y organized
harmoniously and the gold and silver
factions in the committee will work to-
gether for the election of the Chicago
nominees. This result was brought about
by the refusal of the committee to accept
the resignation of Chairman Elliott G..
Stevenson, who was the leader in the fight
for gold in the State delegate convention
and at Chicago.
Mr.. Stevenson declared that the COM
mittee would open the campaign in Michi-
gan at once, making silver the leading
issue and fighting the battle out earnestly
and honestly for Bryan and sewall :.
Bay City was chosen as the place and
August 20 the date of holding the State
convention for the nomination of State
ticket.
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Royal BIuc Line Engines. =.
Burn coke. No smoke No duef.
Prompt time Excellent Dining Cans. =
1yes, 2t 81 ,2s. aug1 1919.
The evening times., 1896-07-29
Orphans at River View.

About 100 OF the children from the st.
Vincent Orphan Asylum. with the Sisters
of Charity from that Institution, and from
St. AIMS Infant Asylum, were today the
guestsof Miss Estelle Randallat River View.
The children are spending a merry day on
the chute and with the other attractions
on the View grounds. They will return
home ut O'Clock. - ass 3s,
The evening times., 1896-07-29

Thatall ma yhavean adequateand correct
Idea OF the Mccoy treatment, the wonderful
results of which are attracting the at
teDtion or the whole country, Doctors
Mccoy and Cowden have generously ar
ranged for Il limited time 10 give to all
meDt Free. This Is purely for educational
purposes. In q few years this treatment
will be in general adoption by the pro-
fessioD. and ii is tie desire of its discov-
eIers that it be seen and noted by as many
people as possible in the offices of the
National Practice, which Doctor Mccoy has
Instituted in Washington, at 715 18th
St NV,
The evening times., 1896-07-29
Twelve villages Burned.

London, July 29.-The Daily News pub
fishes a dispatch from its Athens correspond
ent. stating tllat Nussulmans have burned
twelve Christian villuges in the provinces
OF selino and Herukiion. and decorated
mans churches
The evening times., 1896-07-29
secretary Herbert Going Home tovote

Secretary Herbert has arranged to leave
here Thursday for Montgomery v. Ala, where,
on Monday, he willvote the straight Demo-
cratic ticket. He Will return to Washington
the following "wednesday. going Immediate
ly on board the Dolphin for his summer
cruise. He will lecture before the Naval
War College, at Newport, August 8.
The evening times., 1896-07-29
Marrow ESCAPE FROM DEATH.
Ex-congressman Dunn, of New Jer-
sex Sariausix Hurt An an ElouaAor-

sey, Seriously Hurt in an Elevator.
Newark, N. j., July 2e.-Ex- Congress-
man John 7. Dunn had a miraculous es.
capc from death yesterday. He had cali.
ed at the Merchants Insurance building
and had hardly entered the door of the
elevator to descend, when the boy started
the elevator up.
Mr.. Dunn was caught between the floor
Of the elevator and the floor above, break
Ing his collar bone, three ribs and inflict-
ing other serious injuries. II the eie-
vator had not been checked by the fright
ened boy Mr.. Dunn would have been
crushed to death. BE viii recover.
The evening times., 1896-07-29
1|g00Ds TURNElNT0 gEH|HLR lttRihG REsl0RED
Miss Mason Had Become Very
Deaf and Miserable.
her EARS THROBBED TERRIBLY
Her Complete Cure Another in the
Long List That Testifies to the
Marvellous Skin of Doctors Mccoy
and Cowden

The Mccoy treatment for decfness cures
because ii is healing and soothing and quiet
ing, and because in renaouing the disease il
does drdy tcih the suelling and inJfauln,a-
tion that block the tubes in the ear and pre-
rent the entrance Of air behind the ear drum.
The nep treatment Of deafness is simply
matter Of science, coupled ,oith the ia,os Of the
higher mechanics, combined ioith common,
ordinary, ereryday sense. In treating deaf
ness the length Of time required for a cure de-
pends entirely on three things: First, how
much Of the eustachidn tube is diseased and
closed up; second, ho,o long tue deafness has
lasted; third, hoac faithfully the treatment is
carried out BY the patients. In recent cases
of degness the disease uhich caused the con.
dition has not passed far ,ritlin the tube and
is soon cured. In long-standing cases more
Of the tube is affected and it takes longer
time to to effect cure.
The evening times., 1896-07-29

This cozy home, facing south on P St.
N. W., In flrst-class neighborhood, con-
tains rooms and bath. Offered forsalt
at $6, ,500-much lower than actual cost
and value-easy terms. Further informa.
tion, call or address
TIMES REAL ESTATE BUREAU,
TenlhSt. and Pa. Ave.
The evening times., 1896-07-29

Miss SalIie. S. Mason, 1881 Sixth
street northwest. Il was very deaf when
went to Doctors Mccoy and Cowden.
With my right ear could not hear sound.
My loss OF hearing came suddenly. There
was terrible tbrobbing in my ears, espe-
ciaily severe when / was lying down.
Il attended the exercises at the Dennison
school on the closing day, and it was ex-
tremely ANNOYING to me not to be able to
understand Sany thing. 1t was the same
when l attended the Mount Vernon s. NJ
Church. Although the pastor, Rev. Dr.
CaDter, has clear, distinct voice, could
understand few of his remarks.
"a preparation was prescribed for me,
waich tried, with the hope OF finding re-
lief. 1t made me as
Deaf as q Post.
was continually obliged to ask that
question and conversation be repeated I
became utterly miserable.
Under the treatment of Drs Mccoy and
Cowden my hearing has been completely
restored. / hear as well as ever did In
my life, and the throbbing in my ears has
ceased"
The evening times., 1896-07-29
Excursiop Tickets to the Sea Shore
via II. q q. II. II.

Commencing June 3 and 6, and continue
ing each Friday and Saturday until August
26, the B. & d. r. R. will sell excursion
tickets to Atlantic City, Cape May and
Sea Isle City for 10 aav in.i and n znt,on
trains, good to return until Tuesday fol-
lowings at rate Of $b for the round txtp.
The evening times., 1896-07-29
THIN
CLOTHES.

suitable for this weather
are here in abundance.
CRASH suits, an styles and
sizes, S.. 90 and SIo.oo-one
lot as low as $3.50.
White and Fancy Flannel
and Serge Outing Coats and
Pants-S5.OO for coats
$3.50 tor pants = worth
double.
Alpaca, Mohair, Pongee,
and Seersucker coats. and
coats and vests-all sizes
all grades.
Blue Serge Coats, 81, S.,
Sc and $3.50. White Duck
Pants. So ones now $500,
81. so ones now $l.OO.
Extraordinary value in
those SIo, SI2.5o and SIS
suits at S6.75.
Also III those narrow
widths { A and B lasts) shoes
at HALF PRICE.
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Robinson, Cherry & Co.,
10Th q r Qtu Clothes;
lAll q I DN. hatnishssss' HATS. shoas.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
CARSON TRIAL NEARING Am END.
An Evidence in the John 7. Jones Case
Has Been Tuken-The Defendant,
on the Stand,

CARSON, NEv.. March 1.-THE testi-
mony in the trial OF John T. Jones, the al
legged bullion thief, closed to-day. Jones
was on the stand, but made no explana-
tion of where he secured the large sums of
money he spent IN the last three years.
George Mclaughlin testified in rebuttal,
and swore as an expert that the molds in
which the bogus melt was made had been
used great deal since the bogus melt was
run off. Jones swore that he invented the
method of keeping consolidation melts,
but when shown consolidation melt ac-
count kept years before he came into the
mint, admitted his mistake. Hofer, the
superintendent, denied that shortage
had existed during his administration, and
disclaimed all responsibility for his bonds
men. On cross-examination he admitted
that he had not assayed the bars in settle
ment, and also that there was no way of
telling the value except by assaying.
AT the close of the testimony the case of
Henry Piper, charged with stealing bullion
at the mint, was set for March 25, and a
Grand Jury was ordered drawn. The case
of Coffin. the attorney charged with run
ming witnesses out of the State in the
Heney trial, will be presented.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
city to Saratoga. The price paid was $3.50.
There were no other bidders.
HAPPY VALLEY LNcENDLARISM
Arrest of a Ranch Empioye on Charge of
HaYing Destroyed His Employers
Residence

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, March 1.-THE
investigation by Sheriff Besse and District
Attorney Lindsay of the reported incendi-
ary fire in Happy Valley has resulted in
the arrest of John T. Smith on complaint
of his employer, W. H. Duke. Smith is
the man who told the story of having
surprised man lurking about the premises
ON Wednesday night.
Smiths story, which is believed by the
officers to be a fiction, was embellished to-
day by some extraordinary statements
which caused the officers to suspect nim,
and in addition to this a thorough investi-
CATION of the premises disclosed the inn
proba bility of his tale.
Smith said that after he shot the in
truder the fellow vaulted picket fence,
and he described with wonderful accuracy
the appearance and dress of the alleged
incendiary, although the night was dark,
saying he wore black cutaway coat and
negligee shirt, was smooth of face, with
slight mustache, if any.
He explained how the barn could have
been opened, and got an iron bar, claiming
that it was the instrument used. The in
spectlon of the burnt portions of the house
lea to the belief that the fire was started
by some one from the inside of the build
ing and near the window of Smith room.
Smith was held in $4,000 bonds, which he
says he can get. He adheres to his story
and will have chance to explain in court.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
and his friends are alarmed over the serI-
Gus turn the disease has taken. The presi-
dent of the Council, Freeman G. Teed, is
acting Mayor
MODESTO RARcHER'S PLANT.
cany Is Now Sorry That He Reiented and
Fed the Weaker of MccdrV's
Horses

MODESTO, CAL, March H.-"White
Hat" McCarty left Modesto this afternoon
to again visit the starving horses over
which there has been so much trouble. J.
NJ Canty, the owner of the pasture, was in
Modesto to-day. McCarty and Canty were
very bitter toward each other and threats
of legal proceedings were made freely by
both.
Canty complains that McCarty distorts
his statements and actions, and says Nc
Carly promised to take away the horses
over two months ago. After the last fail
ure of McCarty to keep his promise, Canty
says he concluded to quietly and secretly
feed the weaker portion of the stock, do
ing it secretly for fear that McCarty, find
ing that the stock was being feo, would re-
fuse TO remove them. He left enough in
the barren pasture to hold McCarty to the
contract and says he did not give him a
load of hay. McCarty offered to buy it,
but when it was furnished showed no in
clination to pay. He had ordered his hired
men to separate and feed the weaker horses
before knowing McCarty was coming to
the ra2ch. but he says he feels sorry now
that he did anything to help the beasts.
Canty laughs at the threats of damage
suit, and says he will make present to
McCarty of half the amount of the judg
ment if any is obtained against him.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
TRAGEDY NEAR BANNING,
Miners at Twenty-Five Palms
Quarrel and Two Are
Killed.
Their Slayers Claim They Were First
Attacked and Fired in Self.
Defense.

RIVERSIDE, CAL, March 1.-THE Dis
trict Attorney and Coroner were notified
this morning to go to Banning and con-
duct an inquest over the body of two
miners, named Robert Conover and James
Roof, who were killed on Thursday by 2.
R. Nicholson. The details of the murder
are meager, owing to the isolated section
in which the murder took place.
It appears the two men and their sub
sequent murderer, as well as brother o1
the latter, were partners in mine located
abeut ninety miles ee st of Banning, near
a place called Twenty- nine Palms. The
men were about to dissolve partnership,
and a row resulted over the division OF
property 2. r. Nicholson says that Con
over and Roof attacked ]. J. Nicholson, G.
Conover using gun and Roof pick
handle.
Nicholson was knocked down and shot
in the arm. 2. 4. Nicholson then at
tempted to separate the men, and was in
turn struck with the club by Roof Mich
olson then procured Winchester rifle
and shot both Conover and Roof dead. J.
J. Nicholson, who was shot in the arm, is
dangerously hurt and came near bleeding
TO death before medical aid could be Sc
cured.
The Nicholson brothers started at once
for Banning, where they surrendered to
Constable Carpenter of that place.
The bodies of the dead men were brought
to Banning yesterday.
Another account of the affray is to the
effect that the murdered men were
working a claim, when the Nicholsons
came along and fight ensued over the
ownership of the mine. The Nicholsons
ordered Conover and Roof away. This
order they declined to obey, and the.shoot-
ing resulted. Roof and Conover were for
mer residents of Pasadena. The Nichol-
sons are expected here tomorrow in
charge of officers
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
|ELOPERS WE'D
| At SAN JOSE.
Miss McCroskey Becomes
the Bride of Professor
Simmons.
HER PARENTS PLAcATED
They Yield After a Stormy
Interview With the Run
away Pair.
RELEASE OF THE EVANGELIST.
The Charge of Abduction Dismissed
Before the Ceremony Is
Performed.
RELEASE OF THE EVANGELIST.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 14.-Rev. T. ].
Simmons, the evangelist and pro-
fessor of phrenology, and Miss Anna
McCrosky of Hollister were married this
morning. and the charge of abduction pre-
ferred against Simmons at Hollister has
been dismissed.
The young lady's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John McCroskey, arrived in this city about
o'clock this morning, having driven up
from Hollister. They at once went to
Sheriff Lyndon's house, where Miss Nc
Croskey was detained, and pleaded with
her to give up Simmons and return home.
This, Miss McCroskey refused to do. She
said she loved Simmons and was willing
to cast her lot with him. After pleading
in vain with their daughter for some hours,
the parents. decided to accept the inevitable,
and Mr.. McCroskey went to the Jail to see
Simmons.
The meeting was rather stormy at first,
but when Simmons said that all he wanted
was Miss McCroskey's hand in marriage,
and he did not intend to sue for damages
for his arrest, the parents ire was cooled
and he readily consented to their marriage.
A license was procured and the wedding
took place in the South Methodist church
about 10 o'clock. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. W. P. Anderson of Hollis
ter, who had accompanied Mr.. and Mrs.
McCroskey to this city.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Sim
mons expressed themselves as pleased with
the outcome of the elopement. They said
they would remain in the city over night
and visit friends, and tomorrow go to San
Francisco to spend short honeymoon,
after which they would go to Calistoga.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
WOODLANDS LAZY man,
A County Jail Prisoner Cuts
Off Three Fingers to Escape
From Work.
MutilateS Himself After a Desperate
but Intellectual Dash for
Liberty.

WOODLAND, CAL, March 14.-William
Smith, who is serving a sentence in the
County Jail for burglary, and James How
ard, tramp. who is doing long term,
made break for liberty yesterday. 1t
is the iailer's custom to work the prisoners
in the courthouse yard, and it was thus
while engaged that they took advantage of
the guards. Howard was easily captured,
but Smith ran nearly three miles and was
made target for the jailer's pistol before
he was finally overhauled.
Both prisoners resumed their labors in the
afternoon. Smith was ordered to cut
brush and was using hatchet in the work
when he startled his fellow-prisoners by
deliberately chopping off three fingers Of
the left hand. His reason for committing
the act was, he said, to avoid work. IN
this he will De disappointed, for as soon as
his condition will allow he will be COM
PEELED to pull weeds with the uninjured
hand.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
TULARE COUNTY WINS.
1ss Dem"rTer IN the Stcamp Land Fun
Case Is Sustained.

Its Dem"rrer IN the Scamp Land Fund
Case Is Sustained.
FRESNO. CAL, March 14.-The demur-
rer In the case of Kings County VS.. TuIare
was passed upon by Judge Carter of the
Superior Court here to-day and sustained
This action was brought by the new
county OF Kings, which. was formerly a
part OF Tulare County, to recover its pro
rata share OF swamp land fund amount
ing to $lO4, 900. There were four counts in
the demurrer: That the complaint did
not state facts sufficient to warrant an ac-
ton, that there was no allegation that a
claim was ever presented to or rejected by
the Supervisors of Tulare County, that the
fund belongs to the State and not to either
party to this action, and that if the money
did belong to Tulare County there is no
law that will require said county to reIin-
quish any portion to Kings or any other
county.