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CONTINUED CLOUDY WEATHER.
1t VIII Also BE Slightly Cooler TIC
H1xht. - -.#-

It VIII Also BE Slightly Cooler To-
night. -
Forecast till p. m Saturday.:
For the District of Columbia. Delaware
and Maryland. threatening and partly
cloudy weather will continue tonight and
Saturday; slightly cooler tonight north
erly winds. becoming northeasterly.
For Virginia and North Carolina, partly
cloudy weather tonight; Saturday showers
near the coast; northeast to east winds.
Weather conditions end general forecast:
The pressure continues high in ali dis
tricts east of the Rocky mountain plateau
and Is highest to the north of Montana: it
Is relatively low on the southern Rocky
mountain plateau. There is no storm with
In the region of observation. The barom-
eter has risen rapidly in New England. and
thence southwestward to the Mississippi
river; 1t has fallen slightly on the Rocky
mountain plateau.
The temperature has fallen decidedly in
New England, the middle Atlantic states,
ard also In the west gulf states; 1t has
risen slightly throughout all Rocky noun
tain districts.
Light showers have fallen in the middle
Atlantic states, the Ohio valley and on the
middle Rocky mountain slope. also occa-
sional snow in the lake regions and on the
northern Rocky mountain plateau.
The weather will continue cool and gen.
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wILLARD's HOTEL.
Mr. Morgan ID. Lewis Asks to Have. ri
Contract ReaclndSsl

MIR. Morgan ID. Lewis Asks to Have "a
Contract Rescindcd.
Morgan d. Lewis, who leased the MIL
lard Hotel property from Oren G. Staples
In February, 1885, filed a bill in equity
late yesterday afternoon against MIR.
Staples and Messrs. Henry Wise Garnett
and John b. Larner, trustees in a chattel
mortgage, praying that a contract for the
purchase of the hotel furniture be re-
scinded.
Mr.. Lewis also asks for an accounting
and that Mr.. Staples be enjoined from
prosecuting a recently filed suit at law
against him for rent.
Mr.. Lewis alleges that the contract for
the purchase of the furniture and fixtures
OF the hotel was made as the result of an
assurance by Mr.. Staples as to the public
patronage of the hotel. He claims that
he was assured that from October 1884,
about S422,l and that during the year
ending October, 1888, they were about
S46,2O3. The following year they amounted
he alleges to have been assured, to about
$21,24s, that beng the least profitable year
These alleged statements, Mr.. Lewis claims
| were exaggerations, as were certain state
| ments said to have been made to him
about supplies.
The complainant says that within the
past month he bee anne aware that he was
losing money, and that while he instituted
an inquiry, he could obtain no exact in
formation as to the previous patronage OF
the hotel.
Vale, counsel for Mr.. Lewis. presented the
bill of complaint to Judge Hagner, who is
sued a rule against the defendants, return
able the 18th instant.
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orally fair in the Atlantic and east gulf
states. gag ~
Threatening weather, with occasional
lower Mississippi valleys.
The temperature will rise west of the
Mississippi river. 90.
Condition of the Water
Temperature and condition of water at 8
am: Great Falls, temperature. Al; condi-
ton, 80; receiving reservoir, temperature.
80; conGition at north connection, SO; condi-
ton at south connection. 36; distributing
reservoir, temperature, 80; condition at in
fluent gate house, SO; eff1uent gate house.
&c.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, .46 am and AS PM !;
high tide, 7:24 am. and TAT pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 2:z5 am. and 2:24
pm; high tide, SO4 a m. and $50 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Sun rises, $40: sun sets, 4:43. Full moon
this morning at 5:25 o'clock.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 5:57 pm; extin-
gushing begun at sos am. The lighting Is
begun one hour before the time named
Arc lamps lighted at 5:36 PM; extin-
guished at 6:13. .,.,.
Range of the Thermometer.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau today
am. 81; pm. ~; maximum, 10; min
iInum, SO.
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SOME ENORMOUS CARP.
Surprising Days Fishing fn the
Upper Potomac.


4 Surprising Days Fishing i'm the
Upper Potomac.
S,,,, W ~ Soo,., =, e.. > vi,
81. pi''"s' w. "' 'p " ~ ~
Gun
Local hshermen often tried TO catch the
big carp with hook and line, but nothing
i'm the way of bait was ever found to tempt
,ho,,, nn,i, 7 N pou,l.v CO, his u,,,s 30
-, - - -
WORK. MI. bo"ies suuch cohioihauon
that proved Irresistible to the carp. He
took the green tops of young garlic and
chopped them up very fine: then MIXED
Inv, NTH corpms., and made q cor, of
dnn1b He Sau,ad The .Soush mn ,n r,oS-
onito Netting making tho Jnmns about &c
~; o IT, Ga Of hiS snsar Ia ...,anad
bnotS ,nside Win This 6ai, h. ,ronoo,iaJ
to Nam No 4 and cast his lin mt a his-
hosin where the c,rn could he seen ,,Iuno,
inc and nnf,inp as tbcy disnortad ,ha,,
sal,as IN h. u,s,er In ohom, t,,o ,,,;,,,,tl.
NJ pow,a,, b.d q h;,a anS ~, ~ ~.
w., ~ raei =, ~ ,Ln', az "e pe
SO. ~. ~ -, n,e , ie "au d ihule.
llis pai. ny a. -" .aei ny d teinthaous
S .iI, a. s,,..,,a ~ 80 q nan s houf
@ ~ C.,,,a,, &c. nc ia ii me iisn- II
-, 80 -, - ''at "'iS"eu en-
ae 49, 49, I pouiIus. anu some OF It's
sen $500 r aiiost as Ialse as SILVER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20
Illinois Republican,.

The Illinois Republican Association held
largely attended and enthusiastic meet
ing at 923 F street northwest last night. it
being the first meeting of this organization
since the election. The Illinois association
took an active part in the late campaign
and did valuable work in getting voters
home to vote, distributing literature, etc.
1t is now intended to make the organiza-
ticn a permanent one. President .Ullerey
appointed a committee on membership,
consisting of J. l.. Keen, Capt. L. B. Cut
ter and ]. H. D. Nordman who will receive
and act upon applications. for membership,
A resolution was passed making eligible
Ito membership only those nliaoisans who
voted for Mckinley or worked for his
election. The next meeting of the associa-
ton will be held at J23 F street north
west next Tuesday evening
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many who would be glad to aid him. and
III the approaching senatorial caucus gets
: into snarl. Madden's name. II presented
at';he right time and in the right way may
stampede it.
Chairman Breidenthal.
The most prominent figure in Kansas
politics just now is John w. Breidenthal
chairman of the peoples party state CEN
trail committee. The victory achieved 10y
the fusion forces is due largely 10 mis-
splendid management. He has demonstrate
ed his superb leadership, and as a suitable
reward his friends insist that he succeed
William Alfred PETER in the United States
Senate. His campaign methods have proved
revelation to the old school of politicians
and his capacity for work has surprised his
rivals. He Is the one Of Ills party
who commands the respect of his political
opponents, and the republican press refers
to him as the only general in she populist
camp whose judgment and skill are worthy
Of serious consideration. When Governor
LewellinS appointed Breidentnll state hank
commissioner the bankers of Kansas were
greatly concerned, for they expected TO see
the position used for political purposes. In
this they were happily disappointed. He
has as completely separated his office from
politics as it was possible to do. Kepubli-
cans, popuIfsts and democrats have teen
accorded equal privileges and the same I'M
partial treatment by Mr.. Breidenthal. fur-
ing the financial crisis in 1883 Mr.. Hreiden-
thai protected the weak banks and briGged
them over the critical period. and at the
same time looked closely after The interests
of depositors.
Leaders in all parties feel that the se!ec-
ton of John W. Breidehthal to succeed Mr.
PETER in the United States Senate would
: be the recognition of a par:y's ablest and
best leader. Breidenthal got his political
schooling in Indiana. under the tutorshiD
of such men as Oliver +. Morton. When
he came to Kansas he affiliated with the
greenbackers, and his first vote for Presi-
dent was cast for Peter Cooper. Then he
managed the union labor party. and when
the Farmers Alliance was organized in
Kansas he gave it assistance and encour-
agement. He has been chairman of the
peoples party state central committee
through three campaigns. and has won two
decisive victories. The last has made him
the recognized leader of his party, and if
that fact counts in the senatorial contest
soon to open in Kansas, John w. Breiden-
sthal will occupy the seat now held Dy Sem
atOr PETER.
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HE CONVICTED HIMSELF.
A Wife POisOner Who Tried to lie
=. Smart. but OVerrcached Himself.

Smart, but Overreached Himself.
The Rev. James C. Hull, formerly pas
tor of Clinton NJ. E. Church of st. Paul.
pleaded guilty yesterday in that city of at
tempting to poison his wife, and at the in
tercession of the latter's attorney, received
six years in the penitentiary instead of the
maximum penalty of ten.
Four months ago Hull was arrested at
the instance of his wife. who was taken
violently i'll whenever Mr.. Hull admins
tered any medicine.
She charged him with the crime and
asked him to allow her to search him. He
declined, and she kept him prisoner in her
room until her doctor. the pastor Of the
church from which Hull had been dis
charged, and policeman, who had been
sent for. arrived.
Hull declined to allow them to search
him and he was arrested. On his way to
the police station he was seen to throw
away a package, which the policeman
picked up. 1t was found to contain an
ounce Of arsenic. One medicine bottle in
the house was found to have several
ounces of arsenic in 1t, although it pur-
ported to be only hypophosphate.
Mr.. Hull strenuously proclaimed his in
nc cence, asserting that insanity was here
ditary in his wife's family; that she had
procured the poison and he had taken it to
prevent her suicide. He was unable to pro-
cure bail and was kept in jail until the
trial.
Yesterday the state sprang a surprise in
the shape of a letter which Hull had writ
ten while in Portland, Ore, last February
to the Rev. 1. L. Spence, an intimate
friend, who was then In Fernandino, Cal
In this letter Hull stated that his wife was
very sick, that she was suffering from a
cancer, and that he expected to be called
home at any time, and that he thought
she would not live through the year. He
also stated that an operation had been per-
formed for the removal of the cancer, but
it had broken out again. Spence and Hull
had been old friends and chums and
when the former heard of the charge
against Hull he remembered the letter re-
ceived last February, and thinking It's con-
tents would exculpate his friend he in
closed it to some one in Minnesota The
state in some way got track of this letter
and yesterday put it in as evidence.
Hull was at first inclined to deny that he
had written such a letter, but upon being
urged by his own attorney, finally admitted
its authorship.
At the opening Of the afternoon session,
Hulps attorney arose, and, addressing the
court, stated that the last evidence pro-
duced (the letter. was of such a charac-
/ ter as to remove all further doubts as to
his clients guilt, and that upon his advice
Hull had agreed to withdraw his plea of
not guilty, and to throw himself upon the
mercy Of the court. He further stated that
he now believed that HulPs mind was un-
balanced, and asked the courts merciful
consideration of the plea.
Hull then formally withdrew his plea of
not guilty and Judge Eagan sentenced him
to six years in the Saltwater penitentiary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20
Retail Druggfsts.

The retail druggists of the District of
Columbia met in the lecture hall of the
National College Of Pharmacy yesterday
afternoon and organized themselves into
an association, to be known as the District
of Columbia Pharmaceutical Association.
Its membership will be limited to registered
druggists of the District of Columbia. The
officers are: Robt. N. Harper president: ~.
c. Downey, first vice president; H. A. john
ston, second vice president; A E. Acker
treasurer; w. H. Bradbury, secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20
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English Axno.tic. Among r..

The Secular League has made arrange
ments to give warm reception to the
British apostles Of free thought G. w.
Foote and Charles Watts, who arrived in
New York fortnight ago and are now
making a campaign through the west. Mr.,
Foote has been a prisoner in British tails
on account of advocating his PRINCIPLES
and will address the Secular League in
Washington Sunday, the 18th. Mr. Watts
is expected later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20
The Lowry Court of Inuutrx.

In accordance with the request Of Major
Lowry, quartermaster of the Marine Corps,
the Secretary of the Navy has ordered a
court o. inquiry to convene at the marine
barracks in this city next Monday to in
vestigate the circumstances connected with
the letting of contracts for laundry work
for the years 1888 and 1896. The court
consists Of Capt. George W. Coffin, Capt.
Nicoll Ludlow and Pay Inspector L. A.
Fraley, with Lieut. {. II. Laucilheimer as
Judge advocate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20
National Bank Failure,

The controller of the currency has been
Informed of the failure of the First Ma
tional Bank of Sioux City, Iowa, and Bank
Examiner Blanding has been placed in
charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20
was QuickIy Acouittel.

James e. WINNER, who stabbed and kill
ed Samuel Thalheimer, who, he alleged,
caused the ruin of his daughter, was ac-
Quilted yesterday in Richmond, Va. The
jury were out half an hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20

A dispatch from St. Petersburg says that
NJ. Shishline. the acting minister for for
egn affairs. has been appointed minister
for foreign affairs. ia succession TO the
late Prince Lobanon- Rostovsky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20
Naval Movements,

The Philadelphia has arrived at San
Francisco. The Machias has sailed from
Cheefoo for Ningpo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20

Price Lane OF st. Louis, NO., has been
appointed private secretary to the Secre-
tary Of the Interior.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20
A Conscience Contribution,

The United States treasurer has received a
money order for $25 in an envelope post
marked Syracuse, N. Y. The order was
marked for the conscience fund"
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Hygienic Ice. No initiate inflated,
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and Mount Pleasant. Our Rates Low. And ali
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THE HYGIENE ICE COMPANY
Works, 18th and E ne. Office, 1923 st. NV.
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NO EXCUSE NOW

For not buying Bicycle. to make room for
1897 RAMBIEES, expected soon, we shall offer
all patterns of 1895 RAMBLERS. singles in black
or colors. at the Unexpectedly low figure Of
SIXTY DOLLARS NET CASH
On time sales a slight advance will be asked.
We do not claim that the 1897 patterns are
twenty dollars better than the SO but they will
be more up-to-date and improved wherever pos
sible to make improvements; and our 1897
price has been set at EIGHTY DOLLARS. what
wheels We have left on hand must be sacrificed
Medium grade and auction wheels are not In
the same class as SO RAMBI.ERS. and we think
the cycling public Will appreciate the chances We
are giving them on genuine bargains.
Gormully & Jeffrey r1fg. Co.;
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many who would be glad to aid him. and
II the approaching senatorial caucus gets
into snarl. Maddens name II presented
at the right time and in the right way. may
stampede it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE METROPOLITAN RAILROAD CO.,
Washington. Nov. 10. 1896:
Notice is hereby given that the books Tor the
transfer of stock VIII be closed from Noy: ~ TO
the 30th inclusive. G.. u. COi4EMAN,
no2O, u "a, 26&2S Secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20

Advertising Is a part Of your business
that ought never to go on vacation Keep
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Our Patent Typewriter circular Is an ef.
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advertising medium Enectual because
every one reads the m-econonical because Of
the small outlay expended. Let's have
chat about 1t.
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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-12-18
GEORGE S. ALCORN
OVER THE COUNTY
Cabinet photos, $3.50 doz. at Young:

netphotos, $3.50 doz.at Young's.
The phosphate discovery has
struck the Timmons neighbOrhood.
A few eight-months-old Chester
and Berkshire pigs for sale. Enquire
at this office. If
Jack Nelson, of East Tennessee, is
visiting relatives in Mt. Pleasant.
Call and get your fruit at Bucks
stand, corner of South Main and 8th
streets. 1t
Misses Dora Atkisson and Callie
Scott, of McCain's, have been visit
ing the family of d. l.. Fry, at
Waco.-Giles County Record.
Secure seats at Alcorn's now for
Monday nights production of the
Flower Girl. 10, 20 and 30 cents. 1t
Mr. Will Chealrs has sold the
Major Ingram place at Carter's
Creek to Mr.. ]. R. Gracey, of Lynn
vile, for $4,000.
Be just before you are generous.
Before buying Christmas presents
pay your subscription to the
HERALD. tt
Major w. P. Ingram has been
quite sick for the past week, at the
home of Mr.. A. B. Harlan.
Miss Lazinka Brown, of Spring
Hill, is on a visit to friends in Wash
ington, D. G.
Call and examine our Xmas goods,
and get prices before buying.
]. Il. l.. COCHRAN,
West Seventh street, Bethel Block.
1t
Mr.. Charley Gray and family OF
the Sawdust Valley vicinity, have
moved to Lawrenceburg.
Christmas trade is picking up and
the merchants are smiling; but
don't you buy dimes worth from
any of them until you pay what you
owe the HERALD. If
This county will soon have a new
post-office, called Beechland, near
Centre Star.
If you want some good spring
pigs, breed your SOW to Mora Fariss'
big o. l. c., boar; they grow off fast,
fatten quick, and make beauties.
Try it once and be convinced. 1876
The barn of Messrs. ALT and Nit
Kincade, near Mallard, was burned
to the ground with its contents,
about 70 barrels of corn, last Sunday.
Look on the margin of the paper
and see thedate, and il you are one of
the delinquents please pay and pay
NOW. Otherwise another little
note will be mailed from this Office
to your address about next week. If
Why will you pay rent when you
can buy good farm on long time
and easy terms. Farm splendidly
located. For particulars, address
jan10 If s. w. WAKEFIELD.
Our correspondents letter from
Glenn's Store reached US yesterday,
too late for publication.
Don't forget to go to Thos. j.
fuckers, on public square, for your
Christmas nuts, candies, etc.
Lowest prices. 1t
Rev. w. II. DAILY, of GoOdletts-
vile, Tenn, will preach at Carriers
Creek G. P. Church next Sunday
morning.
THE HERALD for one year, sub
scription price 81, is nice and suit
able present for anybody, male or
female, young or old, to give to any
body, mother, sister, sweetheart,
father, son or brother. Il.
/
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ENTERTAINMENTS.

The members of the Junior Ep-
worth League were delightfully."- en-
tertained at the iesidence of Mr..
and Mrs. H. F. Fariss on last Fri
day evening, from 7 till 10 The
children INDUCED in frolIcsome
games until 10, when they were
ushered into the dining hall, where
elegant refreshments were served.
At a late hour each one babe their
little hostess, Miss Laura Fariss,
goodbye, wishing her many happy
returns for the evenings enjoyment.
The following programme was car
ried out:
Song, Scatter Sunshine.
Recitation Miss Charlotte Fariss
Instrumental Solo. Miss Ellen Mitchell
Solo ... Master Walter Ro berts
Recitation 800 Miss Ada Mitchell
solo . Miss Matte Alexander
Recitation ...... Master Oscar Church
Duet Miss jamie Alexander and Nell
Davis.
instrumental Solo Miss Eloise Davis
Solo. Miss Willie B. Guest
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La FaYette Chanter of MasOns.

La Fayette Chapter of Royal Arch
Masons last Monday night elected
the following officers: w. A. Smith,
H. P, j. f. Wiley, K, A. G. Kill
heffer, S., E. E. Erwin, G. H., John
Laurie, r. A. c., j. r.. Williamson,
P. s., L. M. Afford, M. 1st ", H. G.
Evans, M. 2nd ", A. o. McKennon,
M. Bird W, H. P. Figuers, Treasurer,
J. T. L. Cochran, Secretary, J. NJ.
Cabler, Sentinel. Installation next
Tuesday night.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-12-18
Knights OF Honor.

The Knights of Honor, at theiI
regular meeting on Thursday night
of last week, elected the following
officers: j. T. L. Cochran, Dictator
H. F. Fariss, vice-Dictator; H. Mill.
er, Dictator; w. A. Ruttle
Chaplain; A. S. James, Reporter, M
Ruttle, Final Reporter; ]. P. Street
Treas; w. ]. Guest, Inside Guard
James Roberts, Guard; T. j. Stew.
art, Sentinel. The above named
will be installed at the next meet
ing, to be held on January II.
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The Sacred Concert.

High class instrumental music,
like lectures, never receives the
patronage and encouragement in
Columbia that it should. With our
schools, and musical talent, and
supposed musical culture, this is not
easy to account for; it is true, never
theless, and it is sad commentary
upon Columbia society and Column
bias boosted refinement, that such
superb musicians as the Clara Shu-
mann Ladies Orchestra should play
to a "beggarly row of empty
benches" last Saturday night, while
on Wednesday evening of this week
a respectable audience in numbers
should witness the "Female Min
strels," with their braZen vulgarity
desecrate the stage. The Clara
Shumann Orchestra are artists,
every one of them, and their pro-
gram Saturday evening was greatly
enjoyed by every one present. BY
special request they remained over
in Columbia and after church hours
Sunday evening gave a free sacred
concert. The house was packed
with people, leading church men,
bers and officers being plentiful in
the audience. A select program,
suited to the occasion, was rendered
to a delighted audience, and it was
hard at times to restrain the APP
plause, withholding Sunday even
ing-was thought Inappropriate !;
though, we may be allowed paren-
thetically to remark, the Sam Jones
meetings are frequently given to
laughter and applause. To defray
house expenses, and the Orchestra
for remaining over, the hat was
passed around and collection taken
up; nearly $50 being given.
And this suggests the idea of a
sacred concert every Sunday after
noon, in one of the churches. Why
not? If the one above referred to
was too highclass and not sacred
sounding enough, make them more
so. Let the music be both vocal and
instrumental, and let it be under the
auspices of those who will free il
from all mercenary or worldly mo-
tives, and make it an afternoon wor-