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10-Catnrrh, Influenza, Cold In the Head
20-WhOOping Cough.
21-Asthma, Oppressed breathing.
22-Ear Discharges, Impaired Hearing
23-Scrofnla, Enlarged Glands Swelling
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The evening times., 1896-02-17
ONE CRIME TO HIDE ANOTHER
Man A Assuults His Niece and Kills Her
and His Wife

Augusta KY, Feb 17.-Robert Henry
Laugnlln yesterday confessed that he bru-
tally and in cold blood murdered his wife
and niece, Mary Jones. Saturday morning
at his home, on the Rock Springs turnpike.
Marshal W. Savers and three constables
went TO Laushin's home yesterday after.
noon Laughlin was ut ease when the
visitors arrived. bat as the marshal brought
up the subject OF the murder and asked
him about the blood on his clothing his easy
manner left him and his hands shook as he
gTa>ped the arms OF his chair, but he
made no reply
AT last the marshal said: You have
not explained how so much blood appears
on your shirt bosom and sleeves. How
did the blood come TO be upon other
parts OF your underwear, and without
GOunt different blood from that upon your
snirt?'
The effect was electrical. Laughlin
stopped down and pulled on his shoes with
nervous haste. When he had laced them
he Strengthened up and looked from one
to the other of those in the room in a
dazed. frightened way, but said nothing
Did YOU attempt an assault upon your
niece during the night? Did your wife
awake and interfere for her protection?
And did you kill them both to cover your
first crime?'
LaughIin stolidly refused to answer these
questions for "A time. The marshal waited
to allow him TO debate the matter with
himself. At the end OF five minutes Laugh
lin half rose from his chair and burst out
weeping as he groaned:
II did IL. 1 killed 'em both. God help
me-and then tried TO kill myself
After further questioning Laughlin
finally acknowledged that he has assaulted
his niece. and after killing both her and
his wife had made an attempt at suicide.
but failed.
The evening times., 1896-02-17
CROOKS BURST FIVE SAFES.
Bold Burglary In Full Street View in
New York

New York, Feb. 17.-Burglars gained
an entrance to the building. No. 20 Park
Row, occupied by the bennett Surprising
Coffee Company, through a shylirht, some
time between 2: 30 o. clock yesterday morn
ing and 4:3O O'Clock yesterday afternoon
and blew open with dynamite five safes,
and stole the contents, which. at present,
are estimated to have been S. ,S15 in cash.
The interior of the restaurant j. exposed
to passers by on the street by bright lights,
and there are no Curta ains to check the view
Notwithstanding this fact, the burglars
removed the safe, which stood bcsite the
cashiers desk on the street f.Cor and In
full view from the street, and pushed IL
around under the stairway leading 10 the
second floor. Here they drilled holes around
the combination and inserted explosives,
which almost blew the front of tic door
out and scattered the papers which il con-
tanned around The floor.
The burglars then entered the office of
S. S. Swain. general manager of the Den
nett Company, on the third floor OF the
building and blew open a safe, which con-
tanned, in addition to the private papers
OF the company, $113 in cash. stock in
the bennett Company to the value of $50,
600 and check for 500. The cash was
missing. but the stock. papers and check
were untouched.
Outside OF Manager Swain's office. and
within few feet of il, were three other
safes about four feet square in size, in which
it was customary for the clerks To place
the money of the concern. These safes
stood side by side. The doors OF each had
been completely blown from their fasten-
ings and the papers thrown about the floor.
The evening times., 1896-02-17
SAVE YOUR TOY THEATER BASE
Little Red Riding Hood Will Be Its Attrac-
ton Next Week.

Washington people are deserving OF the
reputation they enjoy OF quick apprecia-
tion OF a good thing.
No more positive eXemplification OF
this truism is necessary than yesterda V :
sales OF the Sunday Times, each copy OF
which contained an claborateIy coIured toy
theater with the play OF "Uncie Toms
Cabin. which was complete inevery respect
At 9 o'clock in the morning the supply was
completely exhausted. There was not
copy left. Those who failed to get copies
could not possibly have been more dis
appointed than The Times mana cement Z,
for failure to supply demand WIS so
unlocked for that it was the occasion OF
great regret.
1t was known that there would be an
augmentation OF purchasers. and the pro-
vision OF having printed. several thousan DIS
of extra copies was made, hut even then
the exigencies arose OF not enough papers
and failure 10 accommodate many who
showed plainly that they felt a personal
loss in not getting papers.
The popular demand for the toy theater
coming from parents and children alike.
shows that it Is the most elevating and
educated gift enterprise ever undertak ken
~ b hNN spcpck III btStEttl vi
Besides its beauty and symetrical mechanical
devices, it gives lesson of the institution
OF slavery, and the humane sentiments which
prompted its abolition. as well as the most
carefully worded essay could do.
The salient features Of the great work of
Harriet Beecher Stowe are given in a nut
shell. and are easily cotnprehended by the
youthful mind. And to the ones who have
read the book, its pOrtraiture in yesterdays
art supplement is of especial value, giving,
as it does. the various characters. costumes,
poses, etc.
Uncle Tom, Eva, Simon Lagree Topsy.
the slave auciioneer, all were given, and
the number on the toy stage showed by
corresponding number on the pasteboard
figures the position each was TO occupy.
The old cahin itself is by no means least
OF the interesting figures OF the theater.
The people seemed 10 know of the good
The evening times., 1896-02-17
COURT OF ARBITRATION.
Prominent Men Issue Gail for IA
Meeting Here.

New York. Feb. ia call, signed by
Mayor Strong. Bishop Potter, Benjamin Il.
Bristow, cX-Juslicc Charles 7. Daily, Presi-
dent Seth Low AMI william +. Dodge. has
been sent To a number of prominent men in
this city and Brooklyn. LOOKING toward the
formation OF a comittee to further the
movement now in progress in England and
this country. for the establishment of a per
manent court OF arbitration. to settle all
disputes arising between the United States
and Great Britain.
The call of the committee wing the mat
ter rincharge, ,sa ysin substance:
1T is proposed 10 ask fifty representative
citizens of New York and Brooklyn to forma
committee, which shallco-operate with SINH
lar committees in other cities. in calling i
meeting to be held in Washington. at such
a time as may be approved. and to take
such action as will hest further this project.
In connection with the deliberations OF
the committee signing the call, which will
take place this week. the question of urg-
ing the holding of meetings on Washington'S
Birthday, in rurthcrance of the proposed
movement. will probably be considered
The evening times., 1896-02-17

j. II. Goldsmith, grand secretary; David
Keller, grand treasurer, William A. Cans,
Philip Stein, judge of the superior court Of
Chicago
Grand master Julius Hamburger said in
his annual report: "1n this, the forty-eighth
year Of our existence, our order can be
congratulated upon its standing in the
United States of America. We have a re-
serve fund of $7OO, 900, and we have
paid 10 widows and orphans for benefits,
endowments, donation and other charities
nearly 5000, 900.
within two years cur order will cele-
bratc the fifticth anniversary of the birth
OF the institution. II should be fittingly
and Noteworthy an event auspicOus in the
annals OF American history. Our lodges
must make suitable provisions for this gala
event which should take place in New
York city. 1t viii be tCo late for the
national convcn tion of our order to legis-
late upon. Through our executive commit
tee initial steps should be taken TO have
this festival worthy CT the closing years OF
the nineteenth cen tury."
The committee decided to hold the next
annual convrn t!on of the grand lodge on
June /, 1897, at Chicago.
The evening times., 1896-02-17
cRookEs TUBES UNNECESSARY.
Cat Obtained With an Or
dinary Inca n,irscent Lamp.

Fort Wayne, Ind, Feb. 1.-THE first eX-
p'.n.henta attempted in this city of obtain
ing rathodcgraph prints by the Roentsen
pfvvrsS Were made Saturday evening in
thr laboratory of the Fort Wayne electric
corporation, interesting results being OBJ
IL ned. In place Of Crookes tubes, an ordi
lazy incandcscent lamp Of large size was
employed.
The electrodes consisted of aluminium
c:scs. The sensitized plate was covered
with two thick pieces OF cardboard. upon
hich Were several coins. the wirDle being
covered with heavy sheet OF black felt.
The exposure lasted forty minutes, and re-
s"'t"d I'm giving "A iieriect shadowCraph.
the developed negatives also disclosed
images on the plate, beside each object and.
though DINNER, well defined. These sec
ondary images appear To the right of the
coins on the right half OF the plate and to
the left OF those on the left side This phe
Domenon has not been reported in any ac-
count OF similar experiences. The result
proves that Crookes tubes are not essential
To the process.
The evening times., 1896-02-17
DOUBTS THE POLAR NEWS.
Editor yolk Gives Sound Reasons for
His Unbrlief

New York. Feb. John Nolk, editor
of Nordlysct, the most prominent Nor
wegian newspaper published in the United
States, said yesterday, regarding the
reported discovery OF the north pole by
DR.. Fridtjo Nansen:
1t is too extraordinary and Of too great
scientific value for me TO believe without
confirmation. should he most ha ppy to
know that this wonderful discovery had
been made by onr of my countrymen. The
only thing which makes me doubt it is my
knowledge OF pr. Nansen.
He is too matter OF fact. and would have
made the discovery known in some au-
thcntic way. He could not but appreciate
its Importance to tie entire world, and must
have realized that something more than
vague rumor would be necessary to give
it credence. ! know that DR.. Nanscn
would have written SO that there could
be no doubt about it.
If it were possible for word to have
been received from him, why could not
some positive Information be had. His
wife and child are still waiting for news
from him, and 1t is most probable that
should a channel open up for him TO send
any Information he would have communi-
Gated with them. Nor has he had time
yet
Under the title 'wherc Is Nansen?' the
German monthly Nightly Review has an
article written by the celebrated Norwegian
scientist Dr.. Yngvar Nielsen, in which he
says that even If Nansen could make the
trip in the shortest possible time it is his
intention to remain there as long as he can.
His goal. says Nielsen, is not TO reach the
north pole proper. but to make thorough
examination OF the entire polar regions and
that cannot be done quickly. Nansen him.
self cautioned against expecting him back
too early. DR.. Nielsen puts the query;
When will the Polar Sea again return the
expedition TO the living world?' and ansS Sers
il himself by saving: In September, 1896,
we may expect to hear from them
"At the Geographical Congress recently
held in London Mr.. John Murray expressed
an opinion on this point. He said: But
even if we should have no Information dur
ing the year 1896 from Nanscn there is no
fear for the expedition
Above ALL" added Mr.. yolk, I'VE must
hear from DR.. Nansen himself before we
can be sure of what has been done"
The evening times., 1896-02-17

things in store for them yesterday morning.
The announcements Of what sCme OF the
features of the Sunday Times would he
seemed to serve aS u foretaste OF the Joys
to come 1t is a tact that never before
had there been such interest in Il Washington
newspaper pre'iuas to its publication.
The Times management had in view an
extra demand, but nosuch demandasex existed
was anticipated Tuse!l out every copy that
came off the press, and the edition being
larger than any of It's popular predecessors,
was a journalistic achievement never ap-
preached before in Washington.
This being true. The Times prcsertationof
Uncle Toms Cabin was the most popular
theatrical performance ever given here,
and drew the largest audience. People did
nvthave to leave their homes TO enjoy il, and
families could, from grandma 10 tot, see
it together.
Next Sundays Times VIII have the toy
theater of Little Red Riding Hood" The
figures only Will come with the paper The
same base of stage. background. scenery,
neutrality-suspicious. used fOr"CncIe Toms
Cabin is arranged To h.. utilized for Little
Red Riding Hood Save these bases to use
with the other "aitractions'' that are TO
repertoire Of toy plays to be given, and then
any one of the series may be put on at any
time.
Little Red Riding Hood will have all
the characters OF the faEciful little story
which always has been and always will be
one OF the most pathetic i'll the library of
youth.
Next Sunday an extra number added to
the number printed yesterday will be issued.
The Times is determined that there shall
bc enough papers tu go around, If the
edition has TO be the largest ever thought
OF being published in Washington. Every
page will be gem, the whole a kaleideo-
scope Of the worlds freshest news, and
newest. brightest thought, as well as hav-
Ing rlany especially fine features of a
local nature, and its general miscellaneous
departments better than ever before.
The evening times., 1896-02-17
SHEA MUST ,PAY TIE FEE.
Notorious Spea kehsy Keeper Muicted
In a CIVIL Suit.

The latest appearance before the public
of the noted Shea family of South Wash
iugton has not beeu tbel least interesting.
It was John Shea, ttF.7 father. in the role
of client refusing 10 pay his attorney
fee. "
Col. billy Cook was the intended sac
rifice, but this shrrwd victor in many
hard-foughL legal battle refused Ia be a
victim.
About year agn Mr.. Shea was taken
into pol!cc court on charge OF selling
huuur without hCensc. He was CON
victed after sharp Tight. and Judge Mills,
who was supplying Inc place OF Judge hirn-
ball at the time, WIS ready To pass SEN
tence. Then Col. Cook got in his fine
work and Mr.. Shea was sent 10 Iail Tor
only six months. 1t will be remembered
that he was given leave to go home at the
death of his boy. aud was finally let out
some time in advance on L record OF good
behavior.
Mr.. Shea, when he was out again, de-
clared Col. Cook nor anybody else had
done him any good. and he refused point
blank 10 pay the bill for $500 presented
by Col. Cook. The matter went before a
magistrate, and from him, on ceriorari,
Ia the District supreme court. There II
has been decided that Col. Cook should
have his fee.
Tht. case came up before Judge Bradley.
Col Cook, and summoned ;. ID. lrnitt' l.
c. Taylor, Andrew Bipscomb. Magistrate
Mills and Others as experts 10 prove the
value of his ervices.
The most important testimony was that
of Mr.. Mills. He said Col. Cook had con-
d;,ctcd the case in a very able manner.
He had been ready to sentence Mr.. shea
to the limit, but was influenced by the
arguments adduccd by Col. Cook to shorten
the term to six months His opinion was
that the fee well earned.
The other attorneys agreed that the
attention given the case by Col Cook and
his success merited fee Of $500 rather
than $500.
The Jury readily brought in verdict
for the plaintiff.
The evening times., 1896-02-17
CAPTAIN Is IN HOT WEATHER.
Death IA nd Suffering AmongAmerican
Line st ea m ship.

New York. Feb. ia death on board the
American ship Ell Captain bids fair TO
produce a serious trouble for the master OF
that vessel. The Ell Captain arrived at
Quarantine on Saturday last, and was held
by Health Officer D0ty pending an exatnina-
tion into the cause of illness among the crew.
Martin Petersena, Norwegian seaman,
suffering from dysentary, was removed 70
SWinburen Island for treatment. Another
seaman, Eric Lindsen, was in a very weak
and einanciated condition, and died shortly
after sunset on Saturday.
Coroner C. ". Townsend, OF New Brighton.
81, look charge of the remains, anu will
hold an inquest on Wednesday next 10 as
certain the cause OF death.
The evening times., 1896-02-17
INVITED HIS MoURNERs.
Chicago ex-Policeman Killed Himself
After Sending Funeral Cards.

Chicago, Feb. 17.-Stour f. Nelson, an
ex-meInber of the Chicago police force,
committed suicide yesterday by taking
carbolic acid, after having invited his
friends to his funeral by written cards.
Nelson set today as the da y for bis funeral,
and wrote notes to several friends asking
them to attend. James Matbcson hav-
ing received one OF the invitations, went to
investigate yesterday, and found Nelson
in his bed dead. The ex-policeman had
quarreied with his wife, who left him, and
this is supposed to be the reason for the
suicide.
The evening times., 1896-02-17
FREE SONS OF ISRAEL.
;rand Lodge Urges Worthy Celebra'
tiOn of the Semi-Centennia1.

New York, Feb. 1.-THE forty-cigbth an
nuaI convention OF the Grand Lodge OF the
Iudependent Orier of Free Sons OF Israel
was held yesterday at the Headquarters
of the fraternity on Lexington avenue.
Among those present were Grand Master
Harblrger. S. Hoffheimcr, first deputy
grand master; n. S. Meyerhoff of Pbiiadel-
phia, second deputy grand master; Adolph
Pike, third deputy grand master Of Chicago;
The evening times., 1896-02-17
FROM HIS wATERY GRAVE.
Friends of a Drowned Hungarian Are
frightened by His Ghost

rFiSnteheu Dy His Shost.
roitstOwn, Pa, Feb. Since the dro wn-
Ing OF the two Hungarians in the Mana
tawny stream at this place during the
II, shct OF ten days ago, John Dudok and
another Hungarian declare that they have
seen lhe body OF John GerOa, one OF the
drowa"d men, rise from tie spot where he
went Gown and after giving them an ap-
pealinss look sink again beneath the water.
This assertion has spread among the for
eigncrs and has greatly tcrrorized them.
Some OF them firmly believe that this
spirit ViSitation was made for the purpose
of inr2rting to them some knowledge OF
the Whereabouts OF certain money sup
posed g Rave been secretcd prior to his
death, sad refuse to leave their dwellings
after ni;stirall. Those who are employed at
night time 1T the blast furnace are afraid
70 go at midnight to their shantics for the
accustomed night supper.
The evening times., 1896-02-17
His Head Harder Than a Rock

Lancaster, Pa. Feb. 17.-Georgc Smith,
or Big GeCr:sc. as he is called on account
of his size, Columbia colored hodcar-
rier fell tbirty icct yesterday and landed
on his head. without sustaining the least
injury. He had taken a load Of mortar TO
the third floor OF building, and while dis
tributinE the mortar the elevator descend
ell. Not noticing this, Smith stepped into
tie sLaft and dropped thirty feet, landing
spon his head.
The evening times., 1896-02-17
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The evening times., 1896-02-17
sUFFoCATED AND cREMATED.
Fate of Two Tramps Who Went to
Sleep on a Cinder Path.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. 17.-At Harri-
man yesterday morning the bodies OF two
men were found on the cinder path at
the rolling mill and investigation proved
that they were two men on tramp, who
had lain down to sleep on the warm
cinders and had been I'm stantly suffocated
by the gas and then crenlated.
One body was burned to crisp, the cloth
ing and every other article on the person
being entirely destroyed. The body OF the
other man was not SO badly burned.
The evening times., 1896-02-17
REV. MARY ELLEN LEASE.
Successful Debut of the Kansas A9i-
tator in the Role of Preacher.

Wichita, Kans.. May 17--Rev. Mary E.
Lease began her ministerial career in this
city yesterday, receiving flattering re-
ceptiun. The Central Church of Christ, one
of the largest in the city, was crowded to
the limit OF its capacity, and many thou
sands We're turned away.
II had been expected that Mrs. Lease
would deal largely in sensationalism, but
her theme and it's exposition were far re-
moved from anything of that nature. 1t Is
predicted that her fame as a pulpit orator
will far exceed what she has achieved as
q refUrrner.
The evening times., 1896-02-17
Death of a Massnchuset,s Editor

Springfield, Mass, Feb. 17.-Ebenezer
Porter Dyer, aged fifty-six, managing ed
itor of the Springfield Union, died ut his
home in this city yesterday OF pneumonia
and other complications. Mr.. Dyer was
born at Stowe, Vt, November 8, 1889.
The evening times., 1896-02-17
FORLOUeHED THE WOMEN
twenty-five Swealshop Employees
Stop Earning Their Pittancss.
EXPLANATION OF OFFICIALS

1t Is Charged That Action Was Taken
In the Cases OF Those Who Talked
With Miss wilbur-MaJ. Tyler Re-
plies to Questions and Denies the
Current Report.
The evening times., 1896-02-17
Sciiuolboys Locked Up.

SCI1OO1UOyh E8UCNeU Up.
John Harris and John Minor, colored
schoolboys, were locked up at No. S sta
ton yesterday afternoon 10y Policeman
Foley for the theft OF a bushel of coal
from Daish's coal yard at the junction of
Florida and New York avenues northwest.