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The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
NAMED SUBCOMMITTEE.
National Union Republican Club let
ting Down to Business.

The National Union Republican Club
met last night at 923 + street northwest,
Col. William l.. Bramhall, vice president
presiding. The executive committee re-
ported the following subcommittee:
On transportatOn-COl.W William l.. Brain
hall, I. r. Ellis, b. +. Crawshaw.
On speakers and public meetings-Col
William A. Cook, A. Stabler, Col. II. ID
Norton, DIR. c. b. Purvis, William b. Reilly
On fIDauce-George E. Emmons, Levi
Clephane, w. C. Dodge, Col. K. q. RutLer-
ford, L. NJ. Saunders.
To cooperate with State and local
committees in Mar land, Virginia and West
Virginia Hon. j. W. Douglass, William
Oscar Roome, Hon. A. NJ. Clapp.
On voters and voting qualifications =
b. F. Crosth waite, b. NJ. Elliott, Edward
Sutherland.
To confer with Republican Congressional
and national committees-Simon Wolf, Al
phonso Hart, Col. william L. BraInhall,
Col. William A. Cook, George E. EInmons,
Hon j. NJ. douglass, +. b. Crosthwalte.
The committee on transportation re-
ported progress and requested that all Re
publican voters desiring reduced rates
to their States call at the headquarters
and leave their names with the secretary.
Several new members were elected. Col.
II. ID. Norton reported that the glee club
had seven members and would sOou be
completed and give the cl ub c anpaignmusic.
Messrs. Christy, Youngs, Frisbee, Bran
hall Davis and Norton made short addresses
relative to the campaign. The club aG-
iourned to meet next Wednesday and every
Wednesday hereafter until after the
election.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
MAYNARD, BUT NOT INSANE
Police Do Not Think Florence Jordan
Is Crazy.
Girl Says They Are Trying to LOCK
Her Up Because of the Disgrace
to the Family.

Florence Jordan, the wayward girl, is
still in the custody Of the police OF the
First precinct. There are those on the
police force who say that this girl Is be-
lngpersecuteu. Florence was arrested OH the
charge OF grand larceny. When IL was found
that she could not be held on this charge,
that of insanity was brought, mainly to
shield the family OF the girl from the dis
grace which her waywardness had brougt:
upon it. A strong effort is being made to
have the girl imprisoned in an insane asy-
ium- Police Surgeons NSNitv ahu iiickilng
visited Florence Tuesday and said Unoffi-
cially that she was not tit subject for
an insane asylum. But they intended,
they said, to seek further information.
Matron Lewis, OF police station No l !,
said last night that DR.. Hickiing had been
to see Mrs. Alice II. Jordan, mother of
Florence, at her home, No 623 A street
southeast, and that Mrs. Jordan had told
him that she believed Florence to be insane
for she had been hayward and naughty
even when she was a little girl. The
police say that this is not enough evidence
to establish proof OF insanity.
Miss Crook, missionary, who has been
admitted to the room in which the girl
is imprisoned, and who has prayed with
her hours at "A stretch, said last night,
FLO renee is certainly insane" Here
is a GIRL she said, reared under Chris
and yet has fallen SO low. 1t can only be
accounted for on the ground OF insanity"
Florence said; II want to have good
tine. and 1 am going to have 1T. l am
not going home. They are trying just
as hard as they can TO make me out
crazy and then have me buried in the
company of lunatics.''
A lawyer who is interested in the case
said last night:
If the authorities set precedent for
declaring girls to be insane, just because
the mothers cannot indorse their CON
duct, a great many mothers will exercise
unlawful power over their dau gbters The
attempt to prove Florence Jordan in
sane is a more dangerous crime against
society than the girl has or probably will
commit 1t might be merciful to the
family, but it is something with which
the police should have nothing to do. The
only evidence of insanity urged against
the girl is that she has been wild"
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
FOR cOM|MG AMERICANS
Box Full of Curi0s Buried in
Capitol Foundations.
PLACED IN 1t
Medals, Coin and Quinine Capsules
Some Ofthe Queer 1hings-Weather
Map nndaCOpy of The Times-Stafe-
ments of the Gentlemen Burying
These Treasures.

The Capitol now has three boxes hidden
in its foundations which contain all the
accessories of "A corner stone.
The third box was laid yesterday In a
pyramid of cement. There was no cere-
mOny connected with the placing OF the
box; no crowd of interested spectators,
but, with only the workmen engaged in
the particular job around, IL was placed IN
the little brick vault for it.
A hundred years or SO from now when
some future architect is making improve
ments it may be unearthed, and some in
teresting comments will be made. The first
article to greet the eye OF the American
of that day as he opens the box VIII DE
a copy of The Times.
Yesterday the work on the pyramidal
foundation which is TO support The huge
DYNAMO TO be put in on the Senate side
OF the Capitol was so near completion that
Assistant Architect Wood concluded that
the time had come to place IN position his
box of curios So lie had the W orkmen build
a little vault of bricks as near the center
of the pyramid as possible. This was 10 be
tue resting place of the box.
BURIED IN A VAULT.
The box itself was u tin affair ten by
twelve inches and eight inches deep. After
the articles had been placed in 1T, 1t was
sealed and soldered. TIE vault was bricked
in after il was put in place and the huge
layers of cement were piled on top OF 1t.
Ine ten men who were building The
cement pyramid, Mr.. Wood, Mr.. Glenn,
the electrician, and Mr.. Thomas Powers,
formerly consulting engineer to the king
of Korea, witnessed the burial. There
were no ceremonies, and the work was
done as quickly as possible.
The contents of the box We're varied
Mr.. Wood and Mr.. Glenn had hunted up
all SORTS of things The first article
decided on was a copy OF The Times, and
to show no hard feeling a copy each OF
the two local contemporaries OF The
Times was added. paper containing
a list of the employees OF the electric lighting
plant, and statement OF the purposes
for which the pyramid was erected, was
another. a further statement was made
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17

Cross-S..ctioR of the Cement Pyramid
showing the Box.
of the purposes OF the machinery and
both papers Were signed by the repre-
sentatives OF the work and by Mr.. Powers,
who happened 10 be present.
Specimens Of the CEN OF the country,
from l cent UP to silver collar, We're
among the CUIioSitieS laid in the hoN for
the curio-huntcr Of the future and with
them was Il Chinese coin n number
of snail meGal> We're also added, one
specimen being Worlds air medallion
The present campaign was fully Illustrated
by a collection OF ca;npaign buttons, ana
Republican, Democrat and Popnlst but
tons must lie side by side till Unearthed
some day or other.
Spr,.iniens OF aluminium ware were also
placed in the box, as well as a small
Dui:l. OF qGiiine capsules. These were
added in the hope that, when found, they
would be the greatest curiosity OF all, be-
cause by that tine, malaria around wash
ingtOn would he only a remembrance
A final paper was added. after weather
map had been put in, stating that the
work OF building the pyramid had been
finished within four days. For minute
one OF the party took mental hight
into the twenty-'irst century, ana reported
u scrap of the conversation that would
this:
Those poor fools recorded, as matter
of pride that this foundation was built
in four days. Now. we could do the same
work In fifteen minutes"
so II was. The box now rests three rect
down from the surface OF the pyramid,
which is seven and one-half feet high. 1t
is twent flour feet long at the base, and
nine feet wide, and everyone thinks four
days was a very short time in which
to build it. The other two boxes are on
the house side aud in the corner stone, re-
spectively.
WORK IN THE GROUNDS.
The work of preparing the grounds for
the electricity, which is to be generated
on the huge pile of cement, finished, yes
terday, is progressing rapidly. In all
nearly four miles OF trenches have to be
dug and that much pipe laid. on the
east side OF the Capitol all the work has
been completed. A great portion of the
work IN the northwest section has been
finished. and men are busy digging the
trenches in the southwest section.
The finishing touches will not be placed
on the repairs until the latter part OF
October The first grand illumination will
then be delayed month atleast. This has
been caused by the inability of contractors
to furnish the material. The work IN
the Senate chamber has progressed so far
that IT would require but few days to
put it in shape for meeting of the Senate.
The opera chairs for the galleries, how
ever, Will not he here until about the
middle of october.
The huge dynamo and engine are eX-
pected to arrive at most any time III Will
be quite "a task moving this machinery
around the Capitol building and special
tramway Will be erected. The firm making
these two machines will put them in place.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
RESOURCES OF THE CONGO.
Mr.. Dorsey MOhun Ma kes an Exhaus
tive Report ON the State.

Mr.. Dorsey MOhun Ma kes an Exhaus-
tive Report on the State.
The State Department Will in few
days publish volume OF CONSULAR re-
ports OF unusual interest, the leading fea-
lures being an elaborate description, by
Commercial Agent Dorsey Mohun, OF this
city, OF two years exploration OF the
Congo Free State, in which he Travelled
more extensively than Stanley, and
sixty account or Hangchow, the new
Chinese treaty port, opened to commerce
by the treaty or peace wit1 japan, and, ac-
cording to Consul Fowler, the richest.
city in China, and the center OF the most
extensive silk and tea districts in the
world.
The opening OF this district, in the
opinion OF the American consul, presents
the greatest Opportunity to the merchants
or the United states, ever offered in the
China trade. MI. Aohun declares that
the one salvation OF tine Congo Free State
is annexation by Belgium, or II that
fails, by some other power, in order that
the country maybe placed on paying
basis. He expresses no doubt that this
will occur in q few years, and that the
ceuter or Africa will be opened TO the
world So that its vast wealth can be sent
to the coast al easily as that or the in
terror OF the United States. Strong argu-
nients are offered to induce negro emf
grafton from the United states TO tie
Congo.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
COLLECTING MARKET RENTS.


Com IN isstOners Revoke Their Recent
Order Regarding 1t.
The Commissioners have reconsidered
their order of September 3, which re.
CURED the collector Of taxes to have mar
ket rents collected by representative of
his office on the first secular day of each
month. II proved to be inadvisable to
have collections thus made, for several
reasons deemed sufficient, and the stall
holders will hereafter have to pay at the
collectors office.
The niarket-master at each of the mu-
Iicipal markets is required. under an
order issued yesterday, to hereafter furnish
the collector, on or before the last secular
day of each month, Il statement, showing
the name Of each renter, the numt,er cf
his stall, aud the several amounts due.
Blanks are to be furnished the stall
holders each month, showing the amount
due from each.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
DR.. Young

Is undoubtedly the greatest specialist OF
the age. He points to his record OF cures
with pride He treats with unrailins sue
cess all Chronic, Nervous, Blood and Skin
Bronchitis. Hay Fever, Dyspepsia, Liver
Disease. Diseases OF the Kidneys. Heart and
Urinary Organs promptly cured. Structure:
Varicocele and Rectal Diseases quickly and
perma nentlycured by mild painless method
No cutting. No operation. No loss OF time
from business Specific Blood Poison cured
Tor life without mercury or potash. OIflce
Saturday evenings from Z to g: Sunday,
10 to 12. Consultation free and strictly
confidential.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
SAYS BOGUS KEPT IT.
Emanuel Ruseuwig Sues the Bogus
EStntt. for Lost JewelrY.

Emanuel Rusenwig Sues the Bogus
Estate for Lost Jewelry.
Suit was entered yesterday by Emanuel
Rosen wig against Nicholas and James +.
Shea, as executors OF the estate OF George
Bogus. deceased, alleging damages TO the
amount of $1,000, for the loss of certain
property. which he claims Bogus on ce found
and converted to his own use.
ROseD wig claims that on or about January
/ o, 1894. he owned a quantity of je welry,
but lost it. Bogus, as the finder. refused
to deliver the goods 10 him, but held them
in possession up TO the date Of his death.
The jewelry as itemiZed, consisted or n
diamond ring, a pair of earrings, a pair of
bracelets. i gold locket, and a gold watch,
of a total value OF about 81 200.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
EASTERN LODGE SMOKER.
Odd Fellows and Their Friends Pass
Pleasant Evening.

IA
The open meeting Of Eastern Lodge, No
Z, 1. o. o. F., in the lodge rooms on
Seventh street last evening, was an enthu-
siaSuc and very interesting affair and
was largely attended by members and
friends OF the order. The occasion was
a testimonial reception to John l. Brown,
deputy grand master Of this jurisdiction,
and q past grand OF Eastern Lodge.
The first part of the program, which
included an opening address by Noble
Grand Fred F. Phillips, vocal and instru
mental music by Messrs. Stump, Cleveland,
and Locke, F. R. Chapman, James H.
Cathell, H. L. Shakelord, W. E. Browne,
and a recitation by Grand Master Jones,
was given in the lodge room upstairs.
The party then adjourned to the banquet
room, where a collation. was served. The
meeting then resolved itself into a SIN oker,
during which addresses on the benefits
OF Odd Fellowship were delivered by
Grand Representative +. A Stier and
District Deputy Grand Master Bro wn,
followed by instrumental music by William
McEnany and Mr.. Lane, and songs by
Messrs. Common, Cathcll, and Stump.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
ESTATE OF OSCEOLA GREEN.
Account Filed Vest er day by the
EXeCutOrS.

Executors.
The account filed by William A. and j.
Hold worth Gordon, attorneys, as the
executors under the will of the late
Osceola c. Green, was passed by the pro bate
court yesterday.
The account is of the first pro rata
distribution of creditors not preferred ID,
and amounted to Sl3 ,221.oo. The money
was disburse at the rate OF % cents on the
dollar. The total indebte dness or the
estate was $45, 633.Sl, among the largest
beng those of the Traders National Bank,
amounting to ST. ,627 .o6; National Bark
of the Republic, So, 1o5.S5; Louisa A.
Cammack, $1.O54.65; Washington Loan
and Trust Company, $S,0S1.50.
The estate is rated as entirely solvent,
and when settled there will be large bal
ance in hand.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17

The mortality OF the city during last
week underwent an increase of IL per
cent over that of the previous week. The
deaths reported to the Health Department
numbered 104, of whom AZ were white
and 56 colored. The total death-rate was
1910. During the corresponding period
of last year 1t was 21.3, representing 43
deaths. The principal maladies preva-
lent were consumption, causing 10 deaths,
and brain disorders. 20. Summer COM
plants continue to decline, ending in 8
fatal cases. From diphtheria 4 deaths
occurred; from typhoid fever. 4, and
whooplng cough, l. Otherwise the con-
tagious affections are in allegiance
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
ARTESIAS WELL COMPLETED.
First of the Fifteen to he sunk Ii in
Working Order

Contractor Miller has Just completed
the first of the artesian wells TO be drilled
at the expense of the District. 1t is 10
Gated at the corner of Half and T streets
southwest and was sunk TO the depth OF
2O7 1-2 feet, before a good fountain OF
pure water WAS found.
Work has been commenced on another
well at tie corner OF Fourteenth and ID
streets southeast. Fifteen Others are to
be put down at places desi.N.atcd i'll the
schedule in The Times several days ago.
IL rs beneveu-tAat The app orfintlon Will
be sufficient TO pay for drilling seventeen,
but that ii any others are sunk more money
Will have to he procured OF Congress.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
More SPANISH Consular Officers.

The President has recognized the follow
ing new Spanish vice consuls: AT Boston,
Manuel Garcia Cruz; at Jacksonville, Jean
Portous Martinez: at Philadelphia, Rafael
Casares; at New York, Juan VaZguez Y
Lopez Amor: at New orleans, Enrique
Somoza Tenrciro, and Joaquin Carsi,
consul at Key West. Jose Jacinto Jiminez
is also recognized as Mexican consul at
New Orleans These changes are princi-
pally due to promotions and involve no
Increase of consular representation.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
To Distribute Household Goods

An order was issued yesterday by Justice
Cox, upon the petition Of George Wilcox,
Francis E. Dana and Joseph ]. Darling
ton, executors, authorizing them to dis
tribute the furniture and contents of
house No. 905 X street northwest, late
the residence of Mary j. Gunton Temple, de-
ceased, among those entitled to receive
them. The executors were also author
lied to pay the expenses attending the
decedent's funeral
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
HEADQUARTERS
DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE,
of D. c.
For President: ForVice President:
WIN. ]. BRYAN, ARTHUR SEWALL,
OF NEBRASKA. OF MAINE.

1t was suggested that handsome flag
be suspended from the wire, which sup
ports the banner, on either side, and the
proposition will probably be carried out.
Among those present We're: Lawrence
Gardner, of the national Democratic COM
mittee; Thomas B. Kalbfus, chairman OF
the Democratic central committee; Coils.
william and John Dickson, o. T. Beau
mont, Morris Fitzgerald, C. T. Bride. John
A. Clarke, n. Is. Scanlon, George Neitzey,
Victor Boyer, Tno% Rsv, f. JooS wht rea
kindt, George killeen, Henry Darling, John
Maher, John Boyle, Frank McQuade, John
B. Miller, Arthur Small, William j. Dono-
van, Charles H. Turner, W. B. Holtzclaw,
P. F. Cusick, william L. Wells, T. P. N.
Murray, B. F. McCauley Roy d. Hassler,
of Alexandria; Ed Mitchell, c. H. Pirtle,
Col Leedon. JadFson Yates, and many
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
by a Blast.

Albert Nelson. Dane, while blast
ing, near Glen Echo, yesterday, was struck
in the face by a piece OF rock. He re-
ceiyed a liberation Of the forehead and
a compound fracture OF the nose. He
was taken to Emergency Hospital, where
he was treated by Surgeon Lawrence.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
uuckster Charged With Cruelty

Frank Cooksey and Henry Wortbington
were arrested yesterday on warrant
sworn out by Agent Rabbit, of the
Humane Society. The men are bucksters
aud they are charged with brutal treat
ment of the horse attached to their
wagon,
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
200 Nth St. N. w.,

WIN give one months treatment and all
medicines absolutely free of charge. This
Tree offer also applies to all old patients
renewing treatment before that date. Dur.
ing tue free month the same careful and
palnstakfng treatment, and the same pure
drugs nd medicines will be given as when
the regular full fee rate Is paid.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
FLUNG OUT A BANNER.
Democrats stretch an Ensign Across
PENNSYLVANIA AYenue.

Without any unusual ceremony the Demo
cratic central committee unfurled hand
some Bryan and Sewall banner to the
breeze yesterday afternoon at O'Clock
from the top OF the Metropolitan Hotel to
the building opposite, No. 6ls PENNSYLVANIA
avenue. On the front balcony of the hotel
and on the sidewalk there were perhaps
a hundred Democrats who, when the
banner was stretched clear from the build
ing gave a cheer that attracted the atten-
ton of pedestrians, and in short time
the crowd had swcned to big proportions.
The banner is a handsome one OF the
network style, and is tastefully painted
in colors. 1t bears the following:
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
LEWIS SURRENDERED.
He VIII BE Sent Back to Virginia
and Prison.

and Prison.
William Lewis. who has been a fugitive
from Justice since March 3. 1895, was
yesterday, by order of Justice Cox, turned
over to Sheriff A. II. Baker of Nansemond
county. Va, and was taken to Norfolk
on an evening boat.
Lewis is a colored man. He will get
a sentence OF fifteen years in the peni-
Tertiary when he again appears before the
Virginia court. There were nineteen cases
made against him. upon the charge Of
opening freight cars for the purpose OF
footing them. He made his escape in
March. 1895, by scaling the Jail wall,
and has eluded the officers ever since
until recently arrested III the District.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
Permits to Build.

Building permits were Issued yesterday
as follows: To John Mitchell, to Con-
struct three one-stOry brick buildings ut Nos.
29lS to 2922. inclusive, Fourteenth street
extended, 81 800; Moore & Ledding, 70
improvements to building at Nos. 11OS and
iii Pennsylvania avenue northwest, ST.
600.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
S..ashOre Excursions via Pennsylva-
mia Railroad.

On Fridays and Saturdays until Septem-
Der l 8, inclusive, the Pennsylvania Railroad
will sell excursion tickets for 1000 and
HOO a. m. trains to Atlantic City, Cape
May and Sea Isle City at rate of S5.O 90 for
the round trip, tickets good to return until
the following Tuesday.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
Republican Rally ut Colonial Beach.

Republican Rally ut Colonial Beach.
well attended Republican meeting
was held under the auspices of the Ma
tional Union Republican Club, of this
city, at Colonial Beach, on last Tuesday
afternoon and evening. An audience OF the
voters of westnioreland county listened for
five hours to able speeches by B. F.
era wsbaw, Hon. A. A. Birney, Col. w. L.
Bran,hall, aud Hon. Alpbonso Hart, all of
This city
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
Thrown From a buggy.

Ernest West was thrown from his buggy
Yesterday and his leg severely injured.
The accident was the result OF his horse
becoming frightened and turning sud
denly. west was assisted to bis home. on
Union street southwest, a short distance
from where the accident occurred.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
osborne q, Hoban oysters.

The oyster season has commenced. o.
borne 6 Hoban, corner Seventh and g..
have long bad the best oyster house in
the District. Raw box supplied daily
zier Sound. Best accommodations for
bicycles. se3-1mo
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
State of the Gold Reserve.

The Treasury gold reserve at the close
Of business yesterday stood at 81 ID, 1 SO ,469.
The days wfthdra walls at New York were
S53,7OO.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-17
POLICE FOUND A BRICK.
Believe 1t to BE One With Which
Sites Sfruck PlOck

believe III 10 3e One Win W ulcH
Sites Struck PlOck.
The brick with which IL is believed John
Sites. colored, killed Conrad Flock, the
German cooper. at Heurich's brewery, is
now in the hands of District Chemist Hurd.
The brick was found at the scene of the
murder by Detectives Helan. Boyd and
Lacey. 1t has the appearance Of being
blood stained, and Chemist Hurd will
analyze the stains to discover if they are
blood. Sites will remain in jail until the
grand jury meets next month.