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The evening times., 1896-05-20
DEI.UGE IN WESTERN STATES
Missouri. Eastern Kansas and South
ern Illinois All suffer.


St. LOUIS, May 90 Since last Sunday
he rainfall III this city has exceeded five
inches. AMI he prospects are that the down
pour Will Continue for some time The
Mississippi River is rising rapidly, and 1t
is expecte ed that the twenty y-four-iont
gauge viii be reached by next Sunday.
The rainstorm continues throughout Mis-
souri. Eastern Kansas and Southern Illi-
nois with uuabatei fury.
From Tarkio southward the country is
under water, and in many places nothing
can be seen of the fields but Tie tops Of
.ence posts. From Bigelow To Mound City,
4 distance of about four miles. is soiis
sheet of water. an the wagon road is COW
cred 10 a depth u two feet. Many houses
are entirely surrounded by water.
In Southern Illinois the rainfall is the
greatest known in many years. AT Hills
bOru AMI NpGomis there We're wdsh-OutS Ou
he railroads. and traffic has been sus-
pended for The past thirty-siX hours. In
Ii: cnfield, Arcola. Nashville and other
points as fa- soIth as Cairo the streams are
-uuuing bank fun and live stock is being
removed to high ground. Unless the raip
stops within few hours great damage Will
result.
The evening times., 1896-05-20
City Brevities

A horse drawing an Avenue herdic, in
rounding the corner at Fifteenth street
yesterday evening. fell broadside upon the
pavement. 1t was with considerable diff
eiculty that the animal was lifted to its
feet and the trip resumed.
1t is expected that Rev. Dr. Alex Kest.
pastor of the Peoples Church. will address
the meeting Of the Single Tax Club in Typo
graphical Temple this evening. Several
other speakers Will be present.
Senator Lodge returned yesterday from
New York, where he has been few weeks.
' A new pavement is being laid on The
south side of F street, between Thirteenth
and Fourteenth strects.
A number of Columbia cable cars We're
stalled along New York avenue after yes-
ierday's storm. owing TO L large limb OF a
tree, which had fa,lcn across the track.
A letter was received at police headquar-
ters yesterday addressed. "Ossiek Singer.
care Police Department. IL was meant
FOR Mr.. Ossie klingcr, one of the police
operators.
A numberof large two-horse Eons were
enga gcd today in gathering the tree limbs
and other debris blown down by the furious
siXty-miles-an-hour gale yesterday after
noon.
The r. W. B. Club. composed Of attaches
Of the two police courts. will give a moon
light excursion TO Marshall Hall on Tues
day evening. June 30, on the steamer
Manchester. Gold watches will be award
ed to all these who sell over 90 tickets. A
great program will be presented at Mar
shall Hall. The tickets are in charge Of
officer Daniel Williams. of the police court.
Louis Casalegie. the young Italian, sent
20 the workhouse some days ago as a
suspicious character. has been examined
by Dr. Bovee, who declared him to be OF
nnsound mind. Casalcgie VIII he committed
TO the asylum.
The annual meeting of the Civil Service
Reform Association viii he held tonight in
parlor 10. wilard's Hotel. Mr.. F. L. sid
dons. the secretary. vii! submit an interest
ing report Of the Years work.
James l.. McLanc fled petition in
equity today against Anne Copper and five
others. asking for thc appointment Of n Co
trustee with the plaintiff: in tie estate of
the late Allan McLane.
An assignment was made today by Wal
ter II. Stevens. who Keeps notion store at
No. 1910 Seventh street northwest. to
Percival NJ. Brown. The assets are rated
at S9437i: liabilities. Sl.51s15
The evening times., 1896-05-20
CERI0USLY THOUGHT
~ IA TO BE
" HUnOROUS
SIe1kin' Their Pieces.

Mckinley
You'd scarce expect one OF my age,
To speak III public ON the stage
Plat
Unless you do, oh, doughty Bill.
You'll find st. Louis u bitter phi.
Quay
We're coming. Bill. round Ia your way,
Wen all support you-nit.-M. Quay.
Allison
Before a candidate you land,
Ia like to play my little hand
Norton
There amt no flies on me. you bet;
III get there with my barrel yet.
Harrison
When out the race you hear me cry
Just watch me wink the other eye
Foraker
Kind friends. allow me here To state,
That I'm the logical candidate
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A Jonah.

o, ever thus from Childbood's hour,
I've seen my fondest hopes decay;
l never loved tree or flower,
But twas the iirsi to fade away
/ never wOocd dear gaZeile.
But what my wuGiur went ;,wry;
For when She came TO know me well,
I'd always get the icy eye
The evening times., 1896-05-20
Following Instructions.

Bridget" said the house wife to the
acw gin. Il expect company this evening
and want you to have sausage for tea. ;"
"YiS. mum"
Tea time arrived, and with il the com
pauy, but at the table the hostess failed
TO discover any sausage. Taking Bridget
aside she inquired
where are the sausages?"
I'm the ia pot"
"Whcrc?"
I'm the ia pot: and, faith, am OF not
afthcr making ta of them"
The evening times., 1896-05-20
What Ee Said.

Lawyer-You say you saw the man shot?
Wi,ness-Yes. sir.
Lawyer-And that The mortal wound was
inflicted between the diaphragm and the
Wiiness-No. sir. / said he was shot
between the wood pile and the spring.
The evening times., 1896-05-20

THE TIMES Circulation, whether
considered as a whole, or to. that
known as street sales, or to the num-
ber of copies delivered to families, is
greater than any other paper in
Washington.
THE TIMES builds. II has bui.t t a
sound, staying, substantial circu!a-
tion, more than one-third greater
than any other paper in the District
of Columbia. 1t is busipesS-buiIGer
for the scores of merchants who are
its daily patrons. Circulation books
open to all.
The evening times., 1896-05-20
Canada Sticks to protective Tariff

Toronto Ont, May Ca largely attend
ed meeting of manufa cturers was held here
.ast night under the auspices of the Canad-
au Industrial League. Resolutions were
passed to the effect that the protective pol
icy of the Conservative party must he mGin-
taiRed. The feeling OF the meeting was
thai disaster would follow If the protective
tariff was abolished.
The evening times., 1896-05-20

exceptional feature of the present case
was the fact that all three witnesses to
the will are dead, and there are few, If
any, reports in The books bearing on the
subject.
In spite of Mr.. Worthinctons Objcc-
ions Judge Bradley sustained Mr.. Dar-
ington, and the direct examination closed.
MR.. DEvLIN RECALLED.
Court took an hours adjournment shortly
after 9 O'Clock, ut the end of which time
Mr.. Luke Devlin was recalled to the stand
by Judge Wilson and his associate. The
former asked the witness If he did not
tell Fred F. Schrader, Il reporter, shortly
after the Will WAS found, that lie had an
idea of where the Will had been, but ne
was not gong to tell?
Witness said he may have made such
n statement, but he did not remember
positively Mr.. Deylin acknowledged hay-
ing taken copy of the Will to news
paper office on The same afternoon the Will
was received 10y the Register.
The actions of the witness during the
entire day We're closely inquired into.
4 fter being called 10 the register OF wills
office he went TO the War Department,
and there sent n telegraph message 10
Miss Throckmorton's.
You went To the ne wspaper office after
you had gone to the War Department, and
sent this telegram, did you?" asked Judge
Wilson.
Il probably did, replied the witness.
Mr. Deylin said he had written to Miss
ThroCknIorton about the Christmas of 1894
CuRccruiDg Il will uf Judge Holt. That was
before he will was found. Miss ThrOCk-
morton wrote him first, and he replied to
the letter.
Have you her letter. asked Mr. Dar-
lington.
II destroyed it,
what was the contents of the letter.
Opposing counsel objected to the ques-
ton and the court sustained the Objection.
]. NOta McGiIl, register of Wills. was
also recalled to testify concerning the con-
dition of ttc will now as compared with
the time it was received at the office. With
tins it was declared a prima facie case had
been made out, and the claimants underthe
alleged Will rested on their oars
In beginning his side of the case Mr..
-ortnlncton said that for the first time
the jury should he given statement
what the trial was about, the other side,
said he, failing to do that. Mr.. Darling
ton objected and made brief explanation
why his side had omitted the customary
opening statement. He would give it
now. he said and called the attention OF the
Jurors to what Kind OF decision they
would be expect ell to return.
The iury would not have 10 return
verdict for the plaintiff or the defendant.
They had four questions to determine.
These questions were: Did Judge Holt
execute the paper? Was the execution
procured by undue influence? Was 1t
procured by fraud? Did he revoke it
afterwards?
The evening times., 1896-05-20
They Parted.

They partedi and the wretched maid,
Irresolute stood, half afraid.
1t was an hour of deep emotion
Her woe o'erwhelmed her like an ocean,
Could she have been alone. such grief
In solitude would find relief;
But there, upon the crowded street,
Her downfall was, indeed, complete.
They parted; what could she expect
OF bloomers when her bike was wrecked?
The evening times., 1896-05-20
Remarkable.

doctor, are you still treating jhat case
Of dyspepsia across the way?'
mo; couldn't stand her mania for swal-
lowing ever ything ! didn't mind buttons
and pins, but when she swallowed cork
screw, l threw ii up.
The evening times., 1896-05-20
Anti-Toxine Proved Effectlye,

st. Louis, Mo-. May 20 The city board
Of health yesterday made public the re-
suits of the treatment of diphtheria with
anti-toxine. The report covers 326 cases,
of which only 10 were fatal. Thisis a ger
centags' of i.6. whereas the percentage OF
deaths in cases not treated with anti-toxine
was so.
The evening times., 1896-05-20
Why He Thought So.

Those Cathay cycles must have been
pretty bum wheels" said the man who
swears by America.
why so?'' inquired the gent in striped
trousers.
well, Tennyson says in 'Locksley Hail.
you know: Better fifty years Of Europe
than a cycle Of Cathay.'"
The evening times., 1896-05-20
EFIfOHE OF The KEWS
--.M The MORkNG TINES

If you miss any news in the evening
edition look in the list below. What
you're looking for wns proba bly, pub
lished In this mornings edition, and
us The Times never repeats you'll
have to take both editions to get all
The news us quick as 1t happens.
The evening times., 1896-05-20
VIII Cremate the Body

New York, May 20 Coroner Dohbs to-
day gave ex-COugressman Ralph Hill OF
Indiana polls. possession OF the body Of his
daughter-in-iaw, Mrs E. +. Hill, who com
mitted suicide on the Sth instant a the
Colonnade Hotel. Mr.. Hill said that lie
would have the body cremated at once.
The evening times., 1896-05-20
AS He Thought.

Judge-What brought you here?
Soldering Sam-Two pIccmen.
Judgc-Ycs. / know. but did drinking
have anything to do with it?
Soldering Sam-Ycsh, yer honor bof
tull'S ticks.
The evening times., 1896-05-20
Mortified tIe Property Owners.

Property owners on both sides OF Seven
tenth street northwest between Mlssdchu-
sets avenue AMI L street, have been no
titled to move their fencing back To the
twelve foot limit.
The evening times., 1896-05-20
IS all for the present"
DETECTIVE WELDON.

Detective weedoa was the next witness.
| when was the first time you saw the
! prisoner asked Mr.Peter.
| About o O'Clock Thursday night a Do
| lice headquarters
How many were PRESENT.
| About fifteen or twenty people,
Mayor Burleigh further stated that the
| reward was divided between himself and
Mr.. Winters, the recorder of the town.
Mr.. Cross did not get any ofit.
This ended his examination, and Mr.
| Cross TOOK the stand.
when did you first see Ford asked
Mr.. Peter.
In the Jail at Harper's Ferry"
Was there a crowd there?'
Lots of people in the entrance and
Corridors
| Did YOU hear any threats of iynchng?'
No. sir
| Did you see any whisky given hin?''
| Yes. sir, at Harper's Ferry He was
! cold and wet, and 1 gave il to him,
| Was he afraid of being lynched?"
FORD FEARED LYNCHERs.
He seemed 20 be afraid of being burned
| He said his wife had read 10 him in The
| papers of such things"
| How many times did you ask Ford if
| he was guilty or not?''
| Didn't ask him at an
How many times did you ask him TO
| make a statement"'
| Three or four times .
Did he appear reluctant 10 talk
Yes, sir; very reluctant
Have you been paid for your seryices?'
mo. sir
did they say anything to him'?'
Nothing"
Ibid lie seem to be badly srightened?"
Not very badly"
Have you seen any men more fright
ened than he?''
Several of them"
Ibid you see him undressed?''
Yes; lie sat in a chair, and pulled off
| his trousers"
Ibid you do that because he was too
nervous to do it?''
NO; he could have done it,
Did he seem afraid OF being lynched?,
HE said they were going to burn him."
did you ask him about his guilt"
Il asked him about a pair of undergar-
ents."
Ibid you try to get what be knew of the
case out OF him.
'Yes, did"
did you ask him to tell what he knew of
the casc?"
"Ycs: about ten times''
might have been more than ten?":
''Yes, and might have been less
NO WHISKY GIVEN.
WAS any whisky given him that night?'
NO. n
tell US what you knQIy about this and we'll
| protect you?
NO; when he sa they were going to
burn him, told him2 hat we would protect
him, the same IAN otber prisoner
Did yon seq FHd in the cell mex.
morning." -
Yes"
-'Do you know what time he was given
anything toeat?H
t.No" ri
Ibid you testfysbeforc the ooroner's S
jury that Ford told you he would il you got
him something to eat.''
"Yes, I did" -
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JOHN HOTEL

Telephone No. 600 will
call up Cabin John Hotel.
You can order a lurch-
breakfast--dinner or supper
and it will be in readiness
upon your arrival. Finest
cuisine. Elegant cafe at
tached.
BOBBINGER BROS. Proprietors.
The evening times., 1896-05-20

Ibid Ford seem reluctant to talk when
| you went into the ceil?''
He was willing to talk
| 'Did he seem reluctant to admit his guilt "
''No, sir; he talked freely"
| "Mr. Wecdon, while you were there did
| you say an ything to the prisoner that would
would be lessif lie confessed? asked Judge
Cole.
''No. sir; did not"
Detective Horne was then called to the
stand and also examined with a view of
determining the admissibility Of the con-
fesslon.
Mr.. Peter.
WHAT MR. HORNE SAID.
AT the detective office about 11:3O
o'clock Thursday night
what did you say to him.
Il told him that we mad arrested him for
the murder of Elsie Kreglo, and that lie
could talk to ius or not, just as he pleased"
TEL ius what other questions you asked
him"
II asked him if be ever owned a revolver,
if he knew where the Zooicgic;h Park was;
what time he left his home, and few others
that dCs't remember
did he answer them?''
Yes SIR
Were you present when he was meas
ured?''
Yes, sir.:'
What did he do there:''
When Detective Boardman put the in
.trument on his head he said to Mr..
Tucker: on. Lordy; goodbye; I'm gone;
tell them I'm gone"
DO you remember Ford saying to
weedon If you give me something TO eat
I'll talk TO your ="
Yes he said something like that
Ibid Weedon get it for him?'
mo; he spoke TO Lieut.. Kelly about it,"
Did you at any time say 70 the PRISONER
anything from which he could infer that if
he confessed his punishment would be
Lighter
No. sir"
Did you hear any one else say anything
OF that sort??''
mo. sir"
william Tucker. from Burnt Mills, WIS
the next witness. He was broughsto Wash
ington by detective Weldon for the pur-
pose OF identifying Ford. and reached po-
ice headquarters when Ford was brought
from Harper's Ferry.
WAS Ford very nervous" asked Mr..
Peter.
Yes, sir; he was badly frightened"
Was he given any whisky"
No. sir
You are positive of that"
Yes. sir
wHATHE TOLD THEM.
Didn't you tell Mr.. Donaldson and my
self on Monday last that you knew he had
been given whisky that night?''
Il told you that Couldn't swear that
anybody gave him whisky"
did you hear anything Thursday night
about bis being lynchcd-''
NO, SIR
VITA, did you say To- him the next nioru-
ing?"
Il said, Hello. Ford and few other
questions Ike that.
.pidnt you tell him that it would be
better for him to confess?''
He said he was going to tell the truth
aud said. That's right: it's always better
to tell the truth"
Did YOU hear anyone tell him it would
&c better for him If lie would confess:''
Il cont know that they did. ! couldn't
say yositively.''
VINO else were present when you heard
this last conversation
MIR. McCeney, Mr.. Bo,eler and some
others
Mr. fuckers examination concluded the
evidence as to the manner IN which the con-
fessinn was obtained. and a recess was or
dered until l O'Clock.
After recess Detective Weedon was re-
called aud subjected TO a direct examination
As to his connection with the case.
The evening times., 1896-05-20
plutt in Cnnsultation Mith Mnrton

Albany. n. Y, May 2O.-Hon. Thomas
C. Platt arrived here from New York city
on the Empire State express this morning.
He proceeded Immediately to the executive
chamber. where he was cioscted with Gov.
Morton for sumo time
The evening times., 1896-05-20

SoGGY AT LOUISVILLE
Ban Grounds Were Too Wet TO Admit Of
] Play.
The evening times., 1896-05-20

PASCO OPPOSED TO DANA
. Deputy Pension Commissioners Con
firmation Blocked.
The evening times., 1896-05-20

PASSED IN FIVE HOURS
Senate Rushes the District Bill Through
| IN a Hurry.
The evening times., 1896-05-20

MR. BAGALEY WEEDS AGAIN
Ex-Husband OF Countess Uciieii Take.
New Wife.
The evening times., 1896-05-20

cLUBS MUST PAY LICENSE
Court of Appeals So Decides in the Arm,
and Navy Case.
The evening times., 1896-05-20

ANOTHER PENSION VETO
Bill for the Rc!ief OF u Remarked WidO "
Disapproved.
The evening times., 1896-05-20

EPISCOPAL COUNCIL MEETS
Opening of Several Days Session in
Alexandria.
The evening times., 1896-05-20

HYDROPH0BIA IN HIS BLOOD
Health Authorities Looking for a Man
Bitten a Month Ago.
The evening times., 1896-05-20

DRILL FOR A RED RIBBON
High School Cadets in Bloodlcss Battle
at National Park.
The evening times., 1896-05-20

SAY THE WILL Is GENUINE
Many Witnesses Swear TO Judge Holts
/ HANDWRITING.
The evening times., 1896-05-20

BATTLE ABBEY MAY FETE-
Loyal Southern Women Hostesses at
Light Infantry Armory.
The evening times., 1896-05-20

MRS. KREGLo TESTIFIES-
Story OF Eisles Murder Retold by Wit
neSSoS.
The evening times., 1896-05-20

BOOMERANG FOR WEYLER-
Florida ClearnakeT Rendered Idle Will
Fight for Cuba.
The evening times., 1896-05-20

MISS BARTON WRITES OLNEY-
She Says the Porte Is Very Friendly tC
the Red Cross.
The evening times., 1896-05-20

PRETTY MAY WEDDINGA A CHURCH
TEA
Miss Myrta Raub and Mr.. Speer Married
in Church.
The evening times., 1896-05-20

NO KIN TO THE CYCLONES
OF Larger Growth.
The evening times., 1896-05-20

LIKE A DEATH SENTENCE
Transvaal Reform committee Prise
ers Get Fifteen Years.
The evening times., 1896-05-20

DEATH LIST Is CLOSED
Hospital DnICiais .,Uw relieve kettler
l VIII Recover.
The evening times., 1896-05-20
FORD WAS NOT COERcED
Continued from First Page.

at headquarters or at the stdtioh-house
when any of the District officers were
| there?''
Yes, sir, at headquarters"
| What did they say to hiin?'
| Mr.. Weedon just asked him about the
scratches on his nose"
| Did he express any fear of being
Iynched?'
| No, sir, but he seemed very much
frightened
| Now, you honor,'' said Mr.. Peter, 1--WE
renew our objection to this confession,
| and ask that the other witnesses be called
In ORDER
II reject your objection replied Judge
| Cole, but will allow you TO call any wit
uesscs you desire before 1 pass upon the
question of whe,her or not this confcs-
sion shall be admitted
| DIR. GLAZEBRoeKs TESTIMONY.
| DR.. Glazebrook was caliei by the defense
after Mayor Borleigii stepped aside and
was questioned. as TO his first interview
with Ford.
do you know anything of the sweating
process?'' asked Mr.. Peter.
| Il have heard the term and drawn my
own conclusions" replied the witness.
Was Ford put through this process:''
! Il Object said Mr.. Birney.
WAS Ford qdestiune by anyone when
| you We're there" questioned Judge Code.
They were not pushing him. but would
ask him questions OCCASIONALLY
What was the nature of those ques-
Tions?'' pursued the court.
They would say, Ford, you might as
well tell all about it, and similar ques-
| lions.
| Did you not show him some clothes on
which it was alleged were blood stains. aud
| tell him he had better say it was chicken
! blood?"
Il showed him the clothes, and said it
chicken or dog"
| What examination did you max of the
| clothing" asked Mr.. Peter.
"A ncrosc"pical one"
What did you find?"
That's objected to, your honor" said
Mr.. Birney. Il think the examination should
| be confined for the present TO questions
| bearing upon the confession"
Doctor, l understand that the prisoner
| did not appear To he afraid OF the officers -
said Mr.. Peter.
mo, SIR
''Did you make any statement that would
| tcrrOrizc HIM"
No. sir
That's all"
Doctor. I did omit one question. Did
you see any one give the prisoner whisky
..No, sir"
We will ask for Mr. Cross. now, your
honor" said Mr.. Peter.
AS TO THE REWARD.
Before Mr.. Cross took the stand, how
ever, Mr.. Eurleigh was recalled by the de,
'ensc and examined as to the reward.
Before you int"rvic wed Ford did YOU
not understand that that reward was CON
iincent upon oonvictiDn"'' asked Mr. Don
aldson
Yes, sir. IL said so in the telegram"
That's all
What DO you understand by contingent
| upou con yictioiiT" asked Mr.. Birney.
Have you received the reward''
Yes, sir. got II the ne xt morning"
Before you talked with Furd?' asked
Judge Cole.
Yes. sir"
Have you had any promises Of pay for
your time?'
No, sir; none at all
Did he have any whisky that morn
ing-'
Yes, sir; gave him a'sma II drink out Of
u bottle
MIR. Cross. did you tell him that it would
90 easier with him il he made a confess
sion"''
NO. SIR
You didn't tell him that if he confessed
his punishment wouldn't he so severe?"
NO. SIR
That's all for the present"
The evening times., 1896-05-20

A horse drawing an Avenue herdic, in
rounding the corner at Fifteenth street
yesterday evening. fell broadside upon the
pavement. 1t was with considerable diff
.iculty that the animal was lifted to its
feet and the trip resumed.
The evening times., 1896-05-20

1t is expected that Rev. Dr. Alex KeSt.
pastor of the Peoples Church. Will address
the meeting of the Single Tax Club in Typo
graphical Temple this evening Several
other speakers will be present.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-26
GOSSIP.

Police Captain Nugent was the centre
of much interest at the Fifth precinct
police station this morning. He has many
ghost stories to tell of his adventures
at Mendham, from whence he has just
returned from a long vacation passed
there.
James Hassel, of No. rs Winfield avenue,
had his tricycle. stolen from the piazza
of his residence while eating HIS supper
last evening. This is the second such
occurrence within the present month.
Police Sergeant McDevitt~ of the Fifth
precinct was at the desk again this morn
ing. He spent the greater part of his
vacation with his family at mo Mans
Land on the Massachusetts coast,
MAT Armstrong and F. Goschen. two
GreenvilIe shippers. had a thrilling ex-
perience on Monday morning. They were
calling in a canoe in the New York Bay
about W hundred yards from the ex-
fremity Of the breakWater. when a squaIl
suddenly struck them. The boat sud-
denly jibed and they were thrown into
the water. Al fisherman came TO their
assistance and they r;g4lted their canoe
and towed 1t to the shore