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The evening times., 1896-03-26
STR0NGCASE AGAINST THEM
Detectives Looking Up Evidence in
the Knockout Drops" Case.
Another Crime Fastened on the Two
and Efforts Are Being Made
TO Learn More.

Inspector Hollinberger and his STAFF
OF headquarters sleuths are forging a
strong chain of evidence about Frank
Lewis and Fred Nelson, the alleged knock
ers OUT who were arrested last evening
by Detectives Weedon, Horne and Helan,
as fully detailed in The Morning Times.
The prisoners are welldressed, foxy
looking young fellows, and the detectives
hope to prove that the y have been operating
with knockout Drops of ch oral. in
several other cities and country towns.
Inspector Hoilinhcrgcr has learned that
their latest field of operations was in
Baltimore and Philadelphia, and the au-
thorities of these cities Will lie Communi-
Gated with
Lewis and Nelson were brought to police
headquarters this forenoon and measured by
the Bcrtiilon French process, besides hav
ing their photographs taken for the rogues
gallery.
the crime for which they were taken into
custody yesterday was drugging with choral
drops and robbing Peter Outwater, Wis
tor 10 this city from Paterson, Nj.
Today the detectives claim To have
ia stcned another crime upon them. They
have received information that they ad-
ministercd ''knock k-out drops" to a man
named Clark, about eight weeks ago in
front of tie lar of the VirEi"ia House, on
Sixth street. opposite the i ,ltimore and
Potomac depot. and while he was growing
faint and dizzy Gnder the influence Of the
drug touched him for his Tockctbouk
and a considerable sum of money before
leaving the counter oil the saloon.
Henry BlosS, German saloon keeper. on
First street, between l and Myrtle streets
northeast. WAS knocked out with drops by
strangers last winter. and lost over 500
which he had i'll drawer behind the bar.
THE detICt.vt; have sent for Blos' 10 sec
II he can idp'''ify The men under arrest.
An interesting fact in connection with
the arrest of Nelson and Lewis is that Col.
William G. Moore, chief of police. worked
on the case personally in cooperation with
Mr.. Claude NJ. johnson and Charles Baker
of the Bureau Of Engraving and Printing
and Detectives WecdOn. Horne and Helan.
The services uf lIr. Baker We're rendered by
Chief johnson at Col. Moore's personal re-
quest.
The chief regards the capture as one of
the most important that has been made
here for long time. Other cases will Ice
worked up against the knockers out who
are wanted il is said. is Baltimore ,Jr
work similar to that done heer.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
Forecast TIL 8 .. M. Friday,

Forecast TIL 3 u. NJ. Friday.
Forthe District OF Columbia, Delaware and
Maryland, rain tonight; Friday, fair; de-
cidedly cGllcr; southwesterly, shifting to
northweStcriy winds.
For Virginia and North Carolina rain to-
night; Friday, rain in eastern and fair in
western portions; warmer in eastern and
colde, in western portions tonight Friday,
colder; scuthwesterly winds, becoming
northwestcriy.
Weather Conditions n nd G eneral Fore
The storm central Wednesday morning
over Lake Superior has moved eastward to
the st. Lawrence Valley, and now extends
as a long trough from Father Point to Lake
Erie.
High winds have prevailed in the lake re-
gions, and high winds are indicated for the
New England coast this afternoon or to-
night.
An area OF high pressure has advanced
from the Northwest and now covers the
upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys.
The pressure is low throughout the Rocky
Mountain districts and on the Pacific coast.
The barometer has fallen in the Atlantic
States, the Ohio and lower Mississippi val
jeys, and in the Pacific States; it has risen
in the upper Mississippi and the Missouri
valleys.
Tue temperature has risen decidedly. in
the Atlantic and Gulf States and tie Ohio
Valley; it has fallen, with a cold wave, In
The evening times., 1896-03-26
LOST HORSE AND WAGON.
Three Country Boys Forget the Stable
They Used.

Three tired-iooldng country boys headed
by Thomas Dove, about twenty years Of a ge,
spent the forenoon in the detective office
at headquarters today, while waiting t. hear
from their lost horse and wagon. The boys
Informed Inspector Hollinberger that they
came to town yesterday with an Old spring
wagon to which was attached bay horse
Their purpose in coming here was to get a
load of Potomac herring and oysters. The
vehicle was piled high With those commoditie7
and the boys proceeded TO a livery stable,
where the team was put up for the night.
This morning the young countrymen could
not recollect at which stable they had left
the horse and wagon and n general alarm
was sent out from headquarters to look for
the missing outfit.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
MARROW ESCAPE.
Iceboat Filled With Actors Wrecked
and Several Hurt.

st. Ignace. Mich, March Ca part of
Josiah Simpkins Comedy Company. which
pIa yed here Tuesday night. started yester-
day to Cross the straits i'll order that they
might attend the ice boat regatta at Macki-
nav Island. They were accompanied by
their band, and engaged the big ice boat
o. X. ]. W. W.
A favoriug wind sent them along with
great rapidity for about u mile, when the
left runner of the ice boat struck an open
crack. In a minute the boat was smashed
to kindling wood and the crack in the ice
opened by the force of the blow was filled
with the passengers on the boat. With
their heavy winter wraps. the party was
powerIess i'll the chilling water, and had
not help been summoned from other boats
and St. Ignace. the majority of the party
would have been drowned. As it was.
a half-score of them Were battered and
bruised. and many OF them so chilled by
being in the icy water nearly ten minutes,
that doctors services Were required.
The ice boat WAS n total wreck. and the
miracle is that any escaped from the wreck
alive.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
WHY HE OBJECTS.

II am surprised" said he, that men
of coed Judgment can he found to iDdorse
1t. I,.r l should consider the road blot
upon that section, aud its construction
vii, retard the granting of the additional
street railway facilities We are all striy-
ing for"
Responding to the protest of Mr.. Z. ID.
sceehee against applying the name of
Il street 10 California avenue extended. the
Commissioners today informed him that
they had taken n0 action upon his suS-
gcsi,cis, although noted at the time or re-
Ccipt, for the rea son that they preferred to
dn roibing further in the matter OF street
extension until after the hi Ghway act
plans shall be confirmed by the courts.
Friends OF the Sunday rest bill had an
interview today with President Ross of
the board of Commissioners and made
another plea in behalf OF the modified
mea sure discussed ut the last hearing.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
Wanted to Sacrifice His Child.

Carbondale, Pa, March 26.-William
Hick, a religious maniac. was taken 10 the
insane asylum yesterday. He has been
demented for about u week, but not until
Sunday was his condition considered se-
rious. He made the remark that il nee
cssary. he would sacrifice his child by cut
ting ii into three parts, one for the Father,
one for the Son, and one for the Holy
Ghost He was about to accomplish this
design when captured.
The evening times., 1896-03-26

Our magnificent c0Ilec-
ton of the finest speci-
mems of Medium and High
Class Wo0lens is attain
ing note as being nearer a
"perfect" stock than is to
found in this city-it is
only under such circum-
stances that we dare in
vite and urge comparison.
a comparison that is rap
idly increasing our busi-
ness.
Blue and Black Chcviot Suits.
..............ToS Special Order, $40.
MERTZ and MERTz,
9O6 + Street,
Baltimore Store.
Eas; Baltimore ST.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
CAUGHT AT LAST.
Young Highwnymnn Captured and
VIII Have a Hearing SATURDAY,.

The police have been looking for Fred
eriCk Cole, alias Frank Brown, Colored,
since January II, s95, for high way rob-
berry and last night the man was captured.
john Shea, Il young white man, having
been attacked by the colored desperate and
assaulted, the assault case vas tried i'll
the police court today, and he was dis
missed.
The highway robbery case, i'll which
Mrs. Bridget Long, while on Jackson street
northeast, was assaulted 10y Brown, 2nd her
pockethook torn from her pocket, and an
additional charge OF assault, preferred
hy the First precinct police, VIII be heard
Saturday.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
Stole n Bicycle.

This afternoon Detectives Boydar Lacey
arrested W illiam Scott, a colorei boy. who
was trying to sell a bicycle to Hoadley &
Co. dealers in wheels, on Eleventh street.
Scott at first said that the machine was his
own. but after he was taken to the station
house weakened under the questioning OF
the officers and acknowledged stealing it
on Franklin street, in Alexandria. this morn
ing.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
BATTLE WITH OUTLAWS
Deputy Marshal and Desperadocs Ha,
u Despermte Fight.

Poteau, 1. T., March 2s.-Deputy Marshal
Ed. Bowman ana prsse had Il desperate
battle with outlaws Tuesday night at Ste
yens Mill, about ten miles north OF this
place. There WIRE three OF the outlaws and
three officers.
Lee Tyler, one of the outla wS, was killed,
ana stephen French was captured. but Al
bert Stephens escaped. Deputy Bowman
received flesh wound in the left arm.
These are the men who robbed John Merri-
mans store and looted the postoffice at
Ward, |. T., last Sunday night
The evening times., 1896-03-26
Can Issue Bonds Now.

The House Territories Committee today
ordered a favorable report OH the bill per
mittmg New Mexico to issue bonds amount
ing to S155 900 for internal improve
ments, with the Senate amendment yalidat.
ing the SlT2 900 worth of Brice bonds,
together with an additional amendment vail
dating the 1853, 600 Coles bonds refund
ing the Ia tier at 4per cent per annum.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
Is NOW A NUN.
st. Louis Society Belle Retires From
thc.WorId.

st. Louis, No., March :6.-Miss Mamie
Cabannc, daughter or one OF the Oldest and
most aristocratic families in st. Louis, took
the VOWS of nun at the Visitation Con-
vent yesterday. The has been for several
years n leading society belle. and social
circles are all astir over tie event.
She was relied as a bride, and the cerc-
monies We're most impressive. Archbishop
Kahn, assisted by seven priests, received
her into the order. She is the sister OF
Louis Cabanne. the famous bicycle rider.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
Stole IA paY EnXelOue.

Edward Russell. coiored, was held sor
the grand jury in $500 bonds by Judge
Miller today on the charge OF grand lar
ccny, it being alleged that Russell stole
a pay envelope containing S36.6O from
the cash box of Nelson Morris & Company.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
Car Receives Turkish Enyoys.

st. Petersburg. March 26.-The cZar gave
an audience to Kiamil Pasha and Kenan
Pasiia. cnvoys of the Sultan OF Turkey, at
the winter palace yesterlay. Today the
ENJOYS will hand to Prince eLobanoff.RostOv-
sky, Russian minister OF foreign affairs.
the insignia OF the order OF Nichan.i-Imtiaz,
the gift of the sultan.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
Death From Blood Poisoning

Lancaster, Pa, March 26.-Abra BAN Mel
lingcr, thirty-three years of age. died at
his EOme in Ephrata yesterday morning
from blood poisoning. a Week ago. while
butchcring hogs, he cut one oil his hands ON
q galvanized iron bucket. ard blood poison
ing developed.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
CLARkS, 7,h fas St. NJ N. W.

or both. and land lin at the park. We
don't want roller coaster compromise-it
would be OF no greater benefit than that
such n thing would not be tolerated under
the same conditions in any other city in
the limited States.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
HeII for ThranfS

Adam Jefferson, coiored, was held in
S2c0 bGnaS hv Judge Miller This after
noon for threatening TO kill his wife.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
Must Have n Jury Trial.

John Kerrigan, a bartender, charged with
carrying concealed weapons. demanded a
jury trial today in Judge Milier's court.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
CRAFTS OPPOSES RACING
Tells the Commissioners Why
He Is Against a Bill.
ENTERS A STRONG PROTEST

Dissent of the Commissioners Again
Filed Against II New Telephone
COmpany-ObjectiOn to the Gravity
Road to the Zoo-Opposed to IL Street
Name.
The evening times., 1896-03-26

Coroner c. NJ. Hammctt held an investiga
tion at the Sixth precinct station house into
the circumstances attending tile suicide OF
Robert b. Cuttings, manager for John W
Boteler &c Sons, OF No. 923 Pennsylvania
avenue, an account of which was published
in today's Morning Times. He decided thai
it would be unnecessary TO can jury of in
quest, as it was plainly premeditated sui
eide.
There were no witnesses examined. The
bloody cuffs on which, the farewell mes-
sagcs Of the deceased had been hastily
scrawled, and the smurf, innocen;.loo king
penknifc with which he accomplished his
purpose, were sufficient to establish be-
yopd all doubt the exact nature of his
death.
RIFLES WILL ATTEND.
committee from the National Rifles,
consisting OF Messrs. George II. Oyster,
George ". Knox. Capt. Evans ard Others
WHO had warmly regarded him In life, were
present and agreed with the coroner that
an inquest was unnecessary.
On the person OF the deceased were found
a silver watch. Il purse containing 81,
fountain pen. and u pair Of gold sleeve
buttons, and these were turned over to
Mr.. Knox. Undertaken Speare was al
lishmenJ on street and prepare it for
burial.
A special meeting of The National Rifles
will DE held this afternoon and six of the
charter members of the organization will
be selected TO act as pailbearers. The
funeral will take place tomorrow after
noon. The services viii be at the late
home OF the deceased. at No. 120 Mary
lIn1 avenue northeast. Interment Will be
in Grace!and.
MRS. CUTTINGS BETTER
Mrs. Cuttings, the Wife of the de-
ceased, has been very i'll for some time, and
the friends were afraid 10 tell her OF her
husbands suicide. She was told that he
had met with an accident, and she immc-
diately became deiirious, weeping and
begging to he Ia ken tohiTn. Ste was some
what better this morning and although she
had not yet been told the nature of the
case, ,shescemed to realize that her husband
was dead.
Mr.. John W. Botcler, the head Of the firm
for which Mr.. Cuttings was manager. was
yery much gr!eved over tine affair. AIR.
Cuttings had been in his employ over twenty
five years. and he had come to regard him
as trusted friend, more than an employe.
Mr.. Cuttings was said to have lived within
his means. and was evidently despOndent
over his wife's illness. Everything con-
nectcd with his business was perfectly
straight.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
If it's
too carly
to buy

it isn't to look.
!, You'll want your
I spring suit about Eas-
, ter-'tween now and
} then look around-fnd
, out the best place to
get it.
J We're manufacturers
make every stitch of
clothing we sell-that's
why we claim to be
, cheapest.
Our 81. so all wool
mems suits would be $40
if we didn't make 'em
ourselves.
The evening times., 1896-03-26

Salisbury Off for Nice.
London. March 26.-Lord Salisbury start
eti for Nice this morning for the purpose
OF recreation.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
NO INQUEST WAS NEEDED
Coroner Hammet Decides That
Cuttings Killed Himself.
RIFLES WILL BURY aIM

Friends From That Organization Will
Act as PalIbearers-Mrs. Cuttings
Is Better. But Does Not Yet Know
of His DeathrSO Sufficient Cause
Known for the Deed.
The evening times., 1896-03-26

the upper lake region, the upper Mississippi
and the Missouri valleys.
Rain or SHOW is reported throughout the
lake regions, and the Ohio valley, with fair
weather in other districts.
Rain is indicated for New England, the
Middle and South Atlantic States tonight,
with clearing and cold weather Friday. The
weather will clear and the Temperature will
fall decidedly toight in the lower lake re-
Sion ana the Ohio Valley. The weather will
be fair and colder in the West Gulf States
tonight, with rising temperature Friday.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
Condition of the Water.

High and low tides are Officially recorded
at the Navy Yard today as follows:
High. Low
o:lo am. 11:4S a. m.
5:37 p. IN. 1900 N N,
Temperature and condition of the water
at 8 a. ni.:- Great Falls-Temperature 80:
condition. 4. Receiving rescrvoir-Tem.
perature, AZ: condition at north connection.
8; condition at south connection, 4. Dis.
tributing ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AZ: con-
dition at inrlucnt gatehouse, 4; effluent
gatehouse, g..
Schedule for Street Lighting.
Gas lamps lighted at 7:20 p. m; extin-
guished at 4:46 a. m.
Naphtha lamps lighted at 7:25 p. M; ex-
tinguished at Sol a. IN.
1ncandescent and electric lamps lighted
at 7:10 p. NJ; extinguished 1t 500 q. m.
The evening times., 1896-03-26

You'll want a hat to
GO with the suit-S2 for
as good a one as you
ever had before for So.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
Washington Stock Exchange.

Peoples Fire Insurance, lO0 at 81. 100 at 81;
Penna. Telephone. at ~; Ches- tS Pot. Tel.
10 at 53
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18

oeeh subject OF doubt His chances for sue
cess to-day. indeed. rest not so much upon
sympathy with the reforms In State government
"hich ne Is advocating as upon his ability to
awaken the cupdty o. hts following and the
eN'husiasm OF the spois hunter lie himself
would be the last to deny that the socialistic
.i''i'iihgs' as far as the campaign in this State
IS concerned. are anything more than fol-de-rol
and nonsense.
fontical success has been achieved in Cover
nor Altgelds case at the expense of physical
Heaith' AT no time very strong man. four
years OF schemine and plotting, coupled with
reverses IN business. have begun to tell upon
MIN. II is a matter Of comment here that he
has made fewer speeches In this campaign and
mas been personally. less conspicuous this year
than in 1S92 when the issues involved were of
Infinitely less consequence than they are now
II Is likewise remarked that his most intimate
friend and adviser-the only human being II is
said. who ever enjoyed his confdence-died no;
long ago. The death. indeed, of Mr.. Lanehart.
his kinsman, deprived the Governor Of a sup
port, personal and financial. which he has found
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
HORSE AND CARRIAGE TRADE NOTES

r.. N.-yorr Coach Horse and Cob Company,
NJ Yves, Fnd-aye.. near SlXty-nlnth-st, IS Jus'
now very busy getting horses In shape Tor the
Coming Horse Show. Mr.. Bates expects to De
even more successiuI VII" "'S cannon ' '
than last. 49, , ~,
Dounev Duncan & White, OF Nos 4s7 and f9
Fif,h-aye and No. rs West Fifty-frst-st' report
an improved trade for the last week although II is
M, what II should be at this season Of thH year.
They are showing at the warerooms an assortment
OF fancy traps. both two and four wheeiers' CAL
cuI,,ed 70 appeal 70 exhibitors az the coming
rrorsa show and many OF these styles are en-
tirelv new They display the standard styles IN
creo, variety such as broughams coaches. Rocka-
u,avs hansoms victoras cabriolets and Wa6o-
nettes
The big carriage house Of Van Tassell & hear-
nov IN Thirteen,h-st, near Thrd-ave.. is display
ing one OF the largest stocks Of fine carriages IN
the country All the regular styles and designs, as
well as many novelties are represented Inc urn
has also number or second-n nand UIous ms an
other carriases that II "''i S'o'7 0"' ~' '
i IS wei known that Goodrich sha lrSa, CO. Tao OF
som cabs but their latest nroducion IN this me
n was built TO order for a well-known New-York
business man, and Is extremely rlcn anu elesanI'
1t is painted dark olive with Napeswis N ,ri,nnnr SyIpr
ing. The mountrgs are orarS aiiu IHe IL L. '.I,s M ,s
a light shade OF whpcord The Lamps are on 'he
Edward Calanan's Son, of No 8 West Forty.
fourth-st reports fair amount OF trne LOT aS ,ss
In green morocco and CLOTH that is me specimen
Nj INNS OF the Studebaker Bros. Manufactur-
ing Company, in Canal.st., near Br3aoWay, reports
good business, especially in coupe Rockaways and
runabouts, In the last week The firm has nae l.. a
h~iSL trade IN their horse goods department, N
blankets and robes. which they are showing IN
William II Gray. OF wooster-st near Canal. is
avhihifinc fine line OF carriages for fall and
i.te winter use Ar especially handsome rubber-tred
hronehan1 upholstered In Hight drab, with satin
baod ,urking and fitted with all the latest I'M.
nrovements whistles. toilet articles, etc. is well
NJ Stivers Of East Thrty-hrst-st.. has on
.hoy a number OF broughams. wagonettes and
omnihises fitted with his new patent safety door,
lock His patent golf trap got up In the best
~ ali the appliances for the game. Is at
tracting widespread attention
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
LESS ACTIVITY IN THE MARKET.
COMPARATIVELY FEW TRANSACTIONS IN
REAL ESTATE.

COMPARATIVELY FEW TRANSACTIONS IN
REAL ESTATE.
There was less activity in real estate the last
week The total OF the TRANSACTIONS by private
tract reported by brokers soo0,ooo falling OF
of $4,000 from the preceding week. Most OF the
dealings were in dwellings and lots. There were
offerings Of West Side property at advantageous
figures. The sales IN the week included the follow
ING SALES IN THE WEEK
Frederick zi,tel sold. for Henry Cock. s, OF No % %
West sxy-nntn-St,: 5S lSurstory american oase-
John p Lee sold No. 5so West one-h undred-and-
tortyhfth:st thFee-story dweiiins iasxi-SsO' at
james + Levness sold for the estate Of Henry
Morris TO Edward = Bchds NO, ~ west
e Bennett sold for the estate the late Patrick
browrstone dwelling 5oS56xlo22. Mr.. Chandler.
u Francis NJ jencks sold to Theodore wegener the
southeast corner or Old BroaGway ana One-nun'
dred-and- thirty 25xl23 for Improvement,
'' TIE Frank L. Fisher Company sold No. SAL West
Eighty-eignth-si, four-s,ory Indiana In limestone
front dwelling on LOT 2ox5SxeO, for about 5000 to u
MIR. Richards. for A B. hlght 49,
hve-story building. No ss5 Second-ave 2oz55xS, for
on lot 25xl022 at No 10 East seventy-thIrd-st. TO
Henry T sloane for Si5". -. r.,.,.
FISHER Company, the foar:s,oy nigh -stoOD brick;
and-store dwelling. on ot I'M :" al no ti Nest
Erd-ave. to a Mr.. Eastman tC out $4,000
Riker l. Son sold for Cha l.. Bernheim to
Judge Truax No y East Sixty hist, four-story
brovnstone private dwelling lot 22xl005. private
terms MIR Bernhe.n bought the property in $3.50 for
$500. and since then has expended considerable
sum n improvements, -
William Praeger and Plncus Lowenfeld sold No. Il
Cannor-st. old buildings 2.Xi0o. TO Fay & Stacom.
on private terms The buyers Will erect modern
tenement.
CONvEYANCEs AND MORTGAGES.
Following is the record Of conveyances. mortgages
and buildings projected in New-York the last week
compared with the corresponding week in 1855:
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
ESCAPED A TRIAL FOR NCRDER

t,onrr-,yE rAvoRs A MAN WHO WAS ARRESTED
FOR AN OLD CRIME WHILE RE6IsTERINo'
rob, tagane,ster and William Lahe7ty. two
,H-.rs u,ho lived near each other IN Rockhe!c-st..
near Briggs-ave.. Fordhan, got Into dispute over
came Of baseball! last Nay. and Hasameister
s,rnck 1anferty or the head with baseball bat.
Laner.y was carried home unconscious and with
sroo,ured skull by his friends. His recovery ap-
.s ,o hs SO doubtful that Coroner Hoeber took
h,s onto.morten statement ard Issued a warrant
for Hagameis,er. The latter disappeared and for
the time escaped arrest
IaNerty recovered and moved away. and Haga-
ne,srer. hearing Of this. recently returned home
thinking all danger to him was over. "heh ne
,.sr, "a register however. he WAS seen and recoS-
ri,od hv Koundsman George Fenne, OF the Ire
n,1nf Police Station, who making the ROUNDS
~ The registry Offices. and placed under arrest An
srternnt was made 10 ascertain Lanertys ADDRESS.
hut II was Intellectual. and yesterday when ar
rairned before the Coroner as the police could pro-
duce no evidence against him be was discharged