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The evening times., 1896-11-10
MURDER MANIA SEIZED HIM
Watchman Insane and Starts
Out to Kill.
FIRST SHOT A FARM HAND
He Attacked a Friend, and When
the Latter Ran Away Pursued
Him-Stumbling Over a Water
Tub, He Broke His Gun Which
Was Discharged.

White Plains, n. Y, Nov. 1O.-Two men
Were killed before daylight thus morning at
the summer residences of Richard and
Augustus Brandes, who comprised the firm
of Brandes, Bros, wholesale liquor dealers
IN New York city.
Ine Brandes brothers own handsome resi-
dences two miles south of White Plains,
which they occupy win their families uur-
ingthe summer. Last week they rcturnedto
their city residences. Richard Brandes'
place was looked after by John Rodgers.
and that of Augustus Brandes by Henry
Weiss.
AT o'clock this morning Rodgers left
the house of Richard Brandes, and, going
to Augustus place, thousand feet away,
entered the COW stables, where william
Smith. one OF the servants, was milking
cow. Rodgers carried a double-barreled.
breech loading shotgun.
After being in the stable but few min
utes, he leveied his gun at Smith, rired and
nearly blew the top OF Smiths head off.
He then ran out OF the barn.
RODGERS ATTACKS WEISS.
As he did so, Henry Weiss, who is night
watchman in the house, came out He had
not heard the shot that killed Smith, and,
1t being dark, did not see Rodgers, who
was hundred feet away In the next
moment he sa W flash and heard the gun
go off. Rodgers ran up to him and Weiss
cried:
Rodgers replied: II fired at dog
Did tn. shog cuIne near -yoh?
Rodgers said that one of his horses was
lost, and asked if Weiss would come over
and help him. Weiss went back 10 the
other place with Rodgers, who had the
gun over his shoulder. They went into
the stable, found the horse was all right.
and started to leave the stable, Weiss IN
the lead.
AS they were coming out of the door
Rodgers grasped his gun by the barrel
and struck Weiss over the back OF the
head. cutting a deep cash. Weiss was
stunned for an instant, but recovering
quickly, ran out of the barn and down the
road. screaming murder He did not
stop until he got back to Augustus Brandes'
place, all the time being pursued by Rodg-
erS.
Weiss says that when he got back to his
own place, Rodgers ran up, excited, with
the gun still in bis hands. Weiss ran around
the pump house, fifty feet back of the main
residence.
WATER TUB SAVED HIM
Outside the building is a water tub. three
feet square and two feet deep. When Weiss
ran around the pump house Rodgers fol
lowed
Rodgers fell against the water tub.
dropping the gun in such mariner IN the
tub that 1t broke at the stock and exploded.
the charge entering Rodgers side. He
dropped beside the tub. where he died in a
few minutes. Coroner Birch took charge
OF the bodies
No cause can be attributed for Rodgers
act. He has been employed by Richard
Brandes for four years and has always
been sober and Industrious. Many incline
10 the belief that he became suddenly
No pnnnity known have
existed between Smith and Rodgers. Cor
oner Birch impaneiled two juries aud
the inquests will be held on Wednesday
night
The evening times., 1896-11-10
WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH THE TEXAS?

1t used to be COMMON expression that
sheul was less Dhiectionable than Texas,
and while the Lone Star State has doubt
less Outgrown that general prejudice the
battIeship Texas still bears bad repu-
tatIOn. This Jonah-strickeH ship was six
years In building, and has cost as much as
any other two OF our White Squadron.
As "a matter OF fact, most OF our other
armored vessels have been constructed
since the Texas was put on the ways, and
even now she is not completed. According
to naval reports. her history is chapter
of mistakes and accidents, beginning with
the purchase of the plans for her construc-
ton in England. She has been bilged,
bull ged and broken i'll every part OF her nau-
tical anatomy. Her machinery has been
built and rebuilt to make 1t effective, and
her armament has been mounted and re-
mounted until it has nearly strained the
vaults of the Treasury building.
II experience is valuable teacher in
naval circles, the Texas has had a mission,
inasmuch as outside of English ship archi-
lecture there is not greater monument
The evening times., 1896-11-10
$I3.08.
Goldenberg,'s,
o26-o2S 7th-7o6 K SITS.
The Lounger.
~ II. DOHERTY, a st. Johns, New
n. BrunSwick, hoielkeeper' is guest
at the Arlington.


The interest shown in New Brunswick in
the election of a United States Presi
dent, says Mr.. Doherty, was W onderfm.
In his own town fully one-eighth of the
propulation were in front OF the newspaper
offices last Tuesday until way into the
morning, SO eager were they TO learn the
result.
When they learned that McKinley's cleo
ton was assured, the crowds were so
hilarious that one would think the province
was within the boundaries of the states"
Like the great ma jority in this country,
continued the bonjiaCe, the citizens OF New
Brunswick, believe thatthef future prosperity
of the United States lies in the maintenance,
at least for the time being, OF the gold
standard. And as they have learned from
experience that their own prosperity IS
more or less hound up in that Of their neigh
Dor across the border, they Were CORE
spontiingly rejoioed TO lean Of the victory
for the yellow metal.
Those interested in the lumber trade,
and this means the greater part of the IN
habitants of the province, were particu-
larly anxious about the election, as Their
trade is chiefly with the United States.
The lumber industry of New Brunswick
seems likely to be support Tor many years.
for the forests are almost ineNhaustihie.
Notwithstanding the number OF years
=. hich they have been worked, only she
fringe so to speak, of the forests has been
cut away, leaving the trees IN thlckest
growth extending Tor thousands and thous-
ands of acres inland.
All the wood used in the province itself
is of course, sawed into pianks within its
boundaries. but for all wood which is ex
ported. it has been found cheapest only to
"plaue' it where 1t is cut, ana to leave
the finishing for the mills at its place of
destination.
The evening times., 1896-11-10
AT THE HOTELS.

Franz Roessler of Perth Anboy, n. J; s.
e. Kraft of Camden, y. J.; Edward PaySon
of Boston, and John c. Comfort of Harris
burg, Pa, n re registered at the Riggs.
Among the guests at Wizards are F. NJ ..
Boyle and Edmund Alton of New York; W
c. Rodgers and wife of Louisville, KY;
W. ID. Gates of Chicago, William De C. Kess-
Ter of Pensacola, Fla, and James Elverson,
owner aud editor of the Philadelphia IN
quirer.
&C Moffett OF st. Louis, John A. Fans: of
New York. Leigh R. Watts of Portsmouth.
Va. and L. Prang of Boston are at the
Raleigh.
c. I Jordon, of Las Cruces, N NJ, is
at the Ebbit.
C. ID. chiply, of Florida. who is spoken
of as the successor 10 Senator Call, is
registered at the Metropolitan.
Robert wazenback. of Switzerland,
and Capt. Baker. of Rerlin. Germany, are
guests at the Arlington.
H. ID. II Huerscher, of New Cauacan,
Conn: r. L. Holman. of Springfield, Ohio,
and Charles o. Frey. of Kingston, Ohio,
are registered at the National.
II. b. Skeele. of Chicago, and ]. B. Tamef
and George W. Duyster. of New York, are
guests at the Normandie
J. Gillis Enton. u. S. N, and wife are
guests at the Shoreham-
The evening times., 1896-11-10
THE MORTON CADETS FAIR.

The opening OF the Morton Cadets fair
last evening was magnificent and de-
serving success. The attendance was un-
usually large. and taxed the capacity of
the National Rifles Armory, and it is
safe to predict that the success of its two
weeks run will fully equal the expecta-
uons of its managers.
Through untiring efforts and rigid disci-
pline, thecadets have PRACTICAL reached the
zenith OF military excellence. Not only
have they endearcd themselve sto the Wash
ington public. but they have also become
famous throughout the country. Their rise
to prominence is now a matter of national
pride md their fair deserves a spontaneous
and liberal patronage.
The evening times., 1896-11-10

people breathe the name Of God with their
every voluntary act; they see His great
work in the abundance OF our marvellous
resources, and feel His wondrous klfdhess
in all our magnificent opportunities
Under such circumstances, does III NOV
look like Small business to demand that me
name Of Deity be inserted in our Cohstitu-
ton?
1t would be a greater act of wisdom VI
the College Hill Covenantcrs would peii-
ton Congress to pay more strict atteh-
ton to the constitutional privileges of
the public. That great rule and guide To
American faith is all right without add'
ton or amendment If all its provisions are
enforced. But, like some forms OF rel-
gious worship, there S more ceremony
than sincerity in its observance, and plac-
ing the name of God among its deciara-
tions would not clear the way TO our
future haDpiness
The evening times., 1896-11-10
BETTER OBSERVE THE CONSTITUTION.

Tie College Hill Covenanters of Beaver
Falls. Pa. are more enterprising than most
religious organizations. Under the aus
pices of the National Reform Association,
its fervid mem bers have just mailed $4,000
blank petitions at an expense OF 81 ,2OO for
the purpose of enrolling the public in
gigantic petition to Congress, demanding
the insertion of the name of Deity in our
Constitution.
Such narrow mindedness betrays the
presence of bigotry. That sacred Maine is
written in every chapter of American his
The evening times., 1896-11-10
NATIONAL GRANGE MEETING.
Executive Committee Is Auditing Ac-
cOunts-WOrthy Master Coming.

Delegates To the thrtieth annual meeting
of the National Grange. To begin here to-
morrow, commenced to arrive this morning.
anG the executive committee was In session
for time. The first Grange meeting of
the series will be held at l / a. m. at the
National Hotel, where the general secre-
tlry. DR.. John Trimble, of this city, and the
executive committee have rooms
Among the arrivals are Hon. j. J. Wood
man and wife, Of Michigan; Hon. N. j.
Bacbelder and wife, of New Hampshire;
Hon. L. Rhone and wife, of Pennsylvania,
and Hon. 7. Il. Smith and wife, OF Ohio.
The gentlemen named constitute the
executive committee, and this morning,
as an auditing board, they went over the
accounts of Secretary Trimble and ap-
proved them. This afternoon the commit
tee Will inspect the accounts of the treas
urer, Mrs. f. s. Mcdowell, of Ohio.
Others who are already here are s. II.
The evening times., 1896-11-10

Ellis of Ohio, past master OF the order;
Assistant Secretary W. W. Miller of Ohio,
who was a captain with Major Mckinley
in the war; George B. Horton, wife and
daughter, of Michigan.
Worthy Master brigham of Ohio is ex-
pected this evening. along with about sew
entyfive delegates. Mr.. Brigham will de-
liver his annual address tomorrow after
noon.
n. Robinson is expected to be present
from Canada to represent the Dominion
grange.
:, ...mber of degrees will be conferreddur-
ing the sessions. The ceremony will take
place at the Typographical Temple Thursday
and Friday nights.
The ordinary meetings Of the grange are
secret.
The evening times., 1896-11-10

a Democratic xic.ory. 1t looked as II the
country was getting ready to drop INTO
sheol, and the agile Senator got .aady ior
the fall. He spuplished his intention Of
supporting Bryan and the chicago pat
form, and adased his friends to do like
wise. -
But Bryan and the Chicago platform
were defeated contrary to Senator Mitch
ellis expectations, and he has once more
lain down and rolled over himself. Win
characteristic pramptness he again taxes
up the ca use of sSupd money and Will sup
port II In the Senate,-eo he says.
The evening times., 1896-11-10
WE CAN
HOLD OUR
OWN.

States. They assume
HOLD OUR that McKinley's going
into the executive
O"N' chair means re-
turn to excessively
high, il not prohib-
tive, tariff rates, and are discussing means
and ways by which To change 'nuliify OF
modify his supposed adverse policy. Some
Of the papers, notably the Kreuz-Zcitung,
are in favor of coercive measures. III"
says that journal, sit is impossible to
achieve joint European action, Germany
must proceed upon Independent lines, first
creating high maximum tariff and then
giving notice of cessation of the most
favored nation system as soon as the
United States government raises Its tariff.
The hystercal nonsense OF these prcpo-
sitions makes one smile. There is bound
To be a revision of the present tariff with
view to giving the government more rev.
enue, and that revision will be undertaken,
of course, without reference to the wishes
of any other nation but simply in obedience
to our own needs The impression gcner-
ally prevails that Mr.. Mckinley's ideas on
thesubJect of tine tariff have become consid-
erably modified, and that, while no less
pronounced for a protective system, he in
ciines now to legislation more in conform
Ity with those conservative views to which
formerly he was opposed. He is thought
to be impressed with the wisdom of the
Blaine policy of reciprocity and to regard
this now as a legitimate corollary of pro-
lection.
However this may be, the retaliatory and
coercive course marked out by the Kr,uz-
Zeituns would be absurd TO the last degree.
In such 4 game of freeze-out as that paper
seems TO favor the United States can more
than hold its own with Germany, or any
other European nation. Talk of tile abro-
CATION of the favored nation clause is alb
surd, because tariff legislation on this side
of the Atlantic has not been, nor would it
be. directed against any particular country.
1t would not affect Germany any more
than France or England or Italy AS
suredlyi 1t would not be as directly and in-
exclusive as German lcgis-
laIIon on the subject of the importation Of
American meats, or as aggressive as the
proposed Agrarian movement against the
importation OF American apples. There
viii he no discrimination against Ger
many and consequently the abrogation OF
the favored nation clause could not be lcgit
nnaIely brought into question. As for re-
taliatory policy, irksome as its enforcement
might be to American industrial interests,
it would be positively destructive to
those of Germany, or at least good many
of them.
The evening times., 1896-11-10
BY A BOGUS CHECK.
How n Smooth Young Man Buncoed
BOOkman IOwdermiIk,

A smooth-talking, well-dressed young
man, who gave the fictitious name of d
E. Gordon, succeeded several days ago in
working off bogus check for $5.12 on
William H. Lowdermilk, the bookseller, at
No. 1924 street northwest, and Detec-
tive Rhodes is now looking for the fellow,
who's known in police parlance as a bogus
check operator"
The swindler entered the book store and
made minor purchase. He then repre-
sentedl himself as a business man and
rendered the check.
The fellow was plausible and appeared
like an honest man. Mr.. Lowdermlk with
out hesitation casbed the worthless paper
The check was signed sd. E. Gordon"
end drawn upon local banking house.
The detectives do not believe it the ct
of professional, but warn all business
men To be ou 11e IsokoaJ. Tne sharper
may try to repeat the job.
The evening times., 1896-11-10
NO other house docs. ever did. or ever viii sell
such sterling qualities at such low prices
as we quote.

We've got a "new wrinlkle' in Pants
Guards for you Notrouble, no bother
always handy when you want them
adjusted in II Jiffy-unseen. We've =
the control of 'em for Washington
same as we have of everything else in
the Sporting and Athletic line that's
new and exclusive-these guards are
for mems trousers and ladies' skirts =
l0c pair.
The evening times., 1896-11-10

doubtless revive the wartime reminscence
that ANS quiet" etc.
whether or not the people OF the little
towns down the river are in need OF Gospel
shot and shell, is not a question OF great
moment. Human nature can always stand
a little more religion, a nd the advent of the
Gospel boat will be 4 welcome innovation
on Potomac waters.
There is really much good to be done in
that method of spreading the Good Word.
In other cities Gospel boats have been of
great service in reclaiming the rough dia
monds Of the deep. This new religious
enterprise is backed by several of our
most worthy citizens, and there can be no
doubt as to its success.
The evening times., 1896-11-10
TOO MANY ARBITRARY LEADERS.

The failure of the conflicting elements in
local organized labor to meet in peace
conference is n matter of regret. 1t dem
onstrates a caterwaulipg state OF affairs
that demands /; bootjack remedy. Unless
labor organizations can get along in peace,
ana agree upon united plan of action their
usefulness is practically ended.
The central idea of organization is To
induce wage-earners to work in harmony
for the advancement of their mutual
The evening times., 1896-11-10
Epitome Of the News in the
Morning Times.

hyou miss any news in the evening
sdition look in the list below. What
you're looking for was probably pub
as The Times never repeats you'll
have to take both editions TO get oil
the news us quick as it happens.
The evening times., 1896-11-10
SANITARY
SUGGESTIONS.

strictly in the line Of
progressive santa
-,rcoc,ti ton. There is not a
single item of his re-
port that does not di-
reCtly and cloSel CON
Germ all the people OF
the District, and they, as a whole, are even
more interested than he in having the
sanitary condition OF the District made as
nearly perfect possible. That part OF
Dr. Woodward's recommendations with
which Congress has most to do, relates to
the wherewithal. 1t is imperative that
the appropriations for the health depart
ment should be on a liberal scale, for with
out suffcency of funds the work cannot
be carried effectively forward. Tins is
especially true in regard to the inspection
force at the command of the health officer.
II this is crippled through lack of funds the
effect is felt in the non-enforcement of
sanitary regulations.
DIR. Wood recommends that this force
should be increased so as TO admit Of house
toulouse inspection every year. Strange as
inGton there should be people, ,Nnot Of the
lower classes, who deliberately disregard
and oppose themselves to all measures OF
sanitation, yet it is actually the case They
allow the premises on which they live to
get into such shoe ckingly unsanitary condi-
ton that disease must be the result, and CON
scquently not only they themselves, but
their neigbbors, and not infrequcntly
whole section OF the city, suffer by reason Of
their carelessness or willful neglect. For
the control OF such people rigid inspection
must be instituted and for this reason Dr.
Woodward's request for more inspectors
should receive careful consideration at the
hands Of the District and Appropriations
Committees. The annual bouse-t 10 house in
spection to which DR. Woodward looks is
an important matter, but not less so is tie
constant vigilance on the part of the authori-
ties to discover all possible sources of dis
ease.
The evening times., 1896-11-10
SHE WAS.

SIS the prisoner woman Of good
habits?" asked the judge.
How can you ask such an obvious ones
ton. judge" replied the attorney. Look
dollar gloves, that seaiskin cape. And
she has dozen other habits just as good"
The evening times., 1896-11-10

We carry a full line of Gymnasium
Goods - the best brands but that
doesn't prevent us from keeping to
our low prices. We're fitting out
most of The gymnasiums. That tells
what advantage is here.
Best quality Maple Indian Clubs and
Dumb-beIls:
Ia Ib-17c a pair. -
IL lb-17c Il pair.
3-4 Ib-2Uc a pair
l Ib-22c a pair.
1-2 lbs-25c a pair.
lbs -2Sc a pair.
IL lbs-35c a pair.
3 lbs-39c a pair.
Polo Sticks made Of thoroughly seasoned
hickory, SC, Sc and 25c.
Flobert Rifles, self-extracting, S1.T5:
Breech-loading double barrel Shotguns,
thoroughly tested, 2 bore. bottom action,
So.
L. M c. and Winchester Shells. any
size shot. twenty-five for 35c.
Gymnasium Suits-pants and shirt, navy
blue cotton Jersey, 81.
Strictly all-wool turtle neck Sweaters,
with stripes on collar, cuffs and bottom.
81
Bicycle Hose. fancy patterns. extra heavy
for winter riding special yalue-39c
PAIR. worth 75c.
Mems Football Pants. heavy canvas,
thick padding 81 .4s; Jackets, 7oc.
Shin Guards. 75c-
Morrill, Nose Guards, S2.25
The evening times., 1896-11-10

to naval stupidity and contract rascality.
1t would be less expensive to the govern
ment and much safer for naval officers
and men if the Texas Were Graded at the
bottom of the brimy deep. Such will un-
Questionably be her ultimate fate
In view OF her history there is no necessity
for asking, whats the matter with the
Texas?
The evening times., 1896-11-10

The Times has a regular and perme-
nent Family Circulation much
greater than any other paper, morn
ing or evening, published In WASH
fngton Asa News and Advertising
Medium IL has no competitor.
The evening times., 1896-11-10
THEN SHE BRAYEp.

Mrs. Donkey Here is 4 nice bunch of
thistles; or would you prefer some briars
with rag-weed dressing?
Mr.. Donkey No; thisu do
The evening times., 1896-11-10
MORE
TURKISH
PIE CRUST.

enormltleS ana atroci-
ties. With fine sarcasm the French minis
ter for foreign affairs replied that he was
pleased TO learn OF the sultan's intentions
to peri orm Just what France has pointcdly
insisted upon. People the world over
would have more confidence in Turkish
promises OF reform, If they had not been
so numerous and utterly unreliable i'll the
past. Politically, the Turk is the mcst un
consci scionableliareXtant Hehas nevcrmadc
apromse except to break it, and can be kept
to any compact only through the stress of
hisownnecessities, OF through exteriorforcc.
II is not in his nature to be honest. The
history of Turkey in Europe is an uninter-
rupted succession of exhibitions of bad
faith.
Turks regard with intense aversion, often
closely bordering upon Iate, everybody and
everything not Mohammedan. He is the
fanatic OF fanatics, and this characteristic
permeates the whole political and social
structure of the empire. 1t is as natural
for the Turk to make war upon Christians
as to eat, and hence all promises of reform
and good conduct must be regarded as
having been given while in the fear of joint
action OF the powers looking to the ultimate
termination of Turkish rule in Europe For
this reason it may be hoped that the govern
ments over there will not allow themselves
to be hoodwinked and bambooZletl, as they
have been 50 many times, but will proceed
with the enforcement of a policy which
will reduce to a minimum the capacity Of
the sultan to work harm upon his Chris
tian subjects
The evening times., 1896-11-10

CONTROVERSY AT AN END
Lord SalIsDury's Comment on the Ven
eZuelIn Dispute.
The evening times., 1896-11-10
N A new ROLE.

81 understand julipmint came home the
other night disguised"
"Yes; he was sober"
The evening times., 1896-11-10

T URKEY has again given prolific prom
ises of future good behavior, The
Turkish emba ssador at Paris was instructed
The evening times., 1896-11-10
THE NEW GOSPEL BOAI.

The announcement that a Gospel boat"
is about to attack the strongholds of SIN
fulness alon the shores of the Potomac, viii
The evening times., 1896-11-10

OPPOSE AN EXTRA SESSION.
Senators Don't Want Congress Called in
March
The evening times., 1896-11-10

ELECTION BETS HUNG UP
Many Wagers Suspended by the Peculiar
State of Affairs
The evening times., 1896-11-10

SENATORIAL FIGHT Is on
Georgia Democrats Unable To Agree Upon
Il Candidate
The evening times., 1896-11-10

wEYLER PURSUING MACEO-
Captain General Has Large Force at His
Comm and.
The evening times., 1896-11-10

PRAISE THE ALLEY EXPOSE
Police and Citizens Commend The Times
Work
The evening times., 1896-11-10

WAGES ARE BEING RAISED
Industrial Boom Creates a Demand fol
Mechanics.
The evening times., 1896-11-10
So EACH.

A dozen more of those fine silk seal
plush Capes 20 inches long-wide ripple
sweep, new box pleats in back. trimmed
with heavy marIen tails and heads md
heavy silk fastening; edged with mar
ten fur; lined throughout with change
able tatfeta-worih slS 10 S20-for
The evening times., 1896-11-10
SakS and Company,
"Saks' Corner"
How we'll we
can do for you
in wraps

how much better we can
do for you than others is appar-
ent at first glance here. Why
not drop in and see us, anyhow
IS ai-wool plain black and two-tone
Persian lamb Jackets deep Arctic
collars-full fly fronts-lined through
out with satin-priced elsewhere at
So and sic. Here at