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The morning times., 1896-04-23
SEE LIGHT AT LAST.
Congress Heights Citizens Welcome
the House Committee's Action.

the House Committee's Action.
The people OF Congress Heights Overlook
Inn and Anacostia are highly elated over
the action of the House Committee on the
District or Columbia in favorably report
ing yesterday the bill giving the Capital
Railway Company the right TO come into
the city over the tracks OF the AnacOstIa
Railway on the Navy Yard Bridge. which
right the latter company holds exclusively
at present.
There has been much satisfaction
among the residents of this section against
Mr.. Griswod'S one-horse cars. number
OF solutions have been offered. but not
until Mr.. A. E. Randle, the owner of Con-
gress Heights, asked Congress for the
amendment to the charter OF the CAPITAL
Railway Company, was there any feasible
or practical plan offered. AS soon a the
bill was introduced the residents all along
the route petitioned Congress. Citizens
associations sent committees and resuiu-
tions 20 Congress urging that bo,.y Ia
pass the amendment asked for by Mr.
Randle's company.
The bill has passed the Senate and will
come up for passage in the House next
Monday. The result is watched with
great interest. The bondholders of the
Anacostia Railway have fought the bill
bitterly. but the people along the route
have fought equally as earnestly for the
pa SSage of the bill
The morning times., 1896-04-23
Golden Cross Notes

The Grand Commandery of the United
Order OF the Golden Cross held it's last
business session on Wednesday evening,
at Golden Cross Hall, No. 316 Pennsyl.
vania avenue southeast. The more i'm
portant matters disposed of were the
increasing Of the per capita tax from so to
60 cents, The abandonment of the proposed
plan for central library and the SUBJ
sttution therefor OF separate commandery
libraries. Saturday night, at the same
hall. the election and installation of Off
GERS will take place, and a reception win
be given the Supreme Commander, A. s..
Bangs of Augusta, Me-, and Supreme
Vice Commander Marguerite McCutchen
of this city.
The morning times., 1896-04-23
Next SUNDAY River View

Next Sunday will he the opening day
of the tenth year of charming River
View as an excursion resort, and the
steamer Samuel j. Pentz will leave ber
wharf at / a. m. and 2:46 p. M, for the
accommodation OF the crowds who will
visit the View. The Pentz has just been
repainted throughout and has been refitted
and now she is as bright as a new pin.
The buildings al River View have been
placed in thorough order, and everything
is ready for the reception of visitors, ex-
cepi the chute. This will be completed,
however, in about ten days and will prove
The great attraction of the resort
this year. The steamer will have all the
excurslohists home by O'Clock Sunday
night.
The morning times., 1896-04-23
Marriage Licenses,

Licenses to marry have been issued as
follows:
John F. Ward aud Julia B. Cole.
Christopher J. c. Banks and Carrie E.
Williams.
Vanzaut B. Warrenfells and NJ. Elizabeth
Porterfield, both OF Berkeley county. Va.
Eugene w. Wells, of Carbondale, Pa,
and Mamie d. Hughes.
Willard Lyell, of Westmoreland county,
Va.
Thomas Watts and Kate v. Smith, both
Of Westm oreland county, Va.
Charles Frazier and Belle Williams.
Jacob B. Davis and sallie Martin, OF
Danvile, va.
Isaiah Reddin and Matilda A. Johnson
James D. Wise and Blanche E. Wise.
The morning times., 1896-04-23
TODAY, zoe.

Ourspecial coffee sale includes ust
what You want-the old reliable Ar
buckles Package Coffee at 90 cents
per pound package-it's Just as good
az it used To be twenty-five years
ago-and we'llventuret to sayit sheen
q long time since you were able Ia
buy it at the above price. The Lev
ering Package Coffee contains no
glazing on the grain-many purchas-
ers want it on this aCcount-we' II
sell It, too, for 90 cents today.
The Java and Mocha. 80 cents. and
Golden Rio, 20 cents per pound.
The morning times., 1896-04-23
EASTERTIDE MISSION
MONDAY Addresses by Rev. W. Hay
Aitken Attracting Much Attention.

NUUHuiy AUUItSStS Uy Rev. W Hay
Aitken Attracting Much Attention.
The Eastertide Mission, conducted by
the Rev. W. Hay Aitken, at Epiphany
Church, is attracting great attention and
interest in religious circles. Especially
interesting are the noon day addresses to
business men which last but thirty-fiye
minutes.
The subject yesterday was, 'Is Life
Worth Living" Today it will be, what
Makes Life Worth Living" and Friday,
How to Lead Life Worth Living" on
Sundays, at 4:30 p. M, there will be ad-
dresses to men only. Other exercises will
be held at 0:30 a. M, and O'Clock %. m.
each week day, except Saturday. and also
on Sundays at 7:46 p. m. At o'clock
in the morning today and Saturday holy
communion will be celebrated.
The morning times., 1896-04-23
MAYER & PETIT
Cash or Credit.
Pleasant Weather
Chat

MAYER & Petit beg to remind their patrons
that they have just opene grand stock of
Mems. Boys and 'hildren's Clothing-right
up to date in materials and styles. Selections
sufficient to meet all tastes and at most rea-
tonable prices. The ladies sre also amply pro-
vided for in all the niceties and modern
modes of Silk Waists-Capes-Wra and
Dress skirts In household needs we can fill
any and every want-at bottom prices-CASH
or CREDIT If you have so far overlooked
tile Baby's Carriage let us also remind you
that the baby's interest is cared for by US.
Here are two special offerings;
The morning times., 1896-04-23
TODAY, 15c.

Our Special Condensed Milk sale
today; Eagle Brand, 10 cents;
Baby Brand, 10 cents; Magnolia
Brand, z cents; Bell Brand, z cents;
Full Weight, cents: Elgin Star. Z
cents. Now is the time when the
miIknlan's milk will be giving you
trouble by becoming gsOur-CondenseG
Milk can be depended upon at all
seasons-is more uniform in quality.
Every can guaranteed.
The morning times., 1896-04-23
- o -
FOR HITTING A PREACHER.
London Shears Assailant Convicted
of Simple Assault.


William Slaughter, colored youth, was
tried before jury i'll Judge Mller's court
yesterday afternoon for assaultlng London
Shears, an aged negro, who claims TO have
a rowing commission as Baptist parson.
Shears took the witness stand, and after
tapping himself on the forehead with his
forefinger several times remarked:
L has TO do dat to collec' my idees My
min Gums and goes"
He testified that Slaughter followed him
after dispute and struck him on the head
with a section of concrete roadway.
The case was illustrated throughout with
funny incidentsand remarks Afterlisteniug A
TO arguments by Prosecutor MulIowny for
the governmentandAtto A ttorney Hewlettfortbe
defense, the jury returned verdict of guilty
Of simple assault.
Slaughter Was sentenced to pay fine rf
$40 or serve one month In 1ail.
The morning times., 1896-04-23
TODAY tic.

Fifteen hundred dozen Best and
Freshest Eggs today for 1 1 cents
per doZen-these are best nearby
stock, and we feel satisfied you'll
appreciate this little-bargain-we
Will not sell more than five dozen
to any one purchaser at time.
They're every one guaranteed-Or,
i'll other words, If you find a bad
one Wen give you back your money
for it on it's return. The Pest Bur
bank Potatoes, 80 cents per bushel.
The morning times., 1896-04-23
TODAY, &c.

We are ready for your orders on
those large California Evaporated
T. aches today just got in SEQ
pounds, and they're Just as fresh
ana mcaty as any we have ever
seen. They make the finest pies,
ana as a dessert are unequaled.
The morning times., 1896-04-23
TODAY, &c.

Today 100 cases of Tomatoes
go for 6 cents can. They're the
finest Red Ripe Standards. and their
value is usually 8 cents. The Stand
ard Sugar Corn will be / g cents
per can, and it's tender and juicy
our usual Scent grade.
The morning times., 1896-04-23
Just,ca Fu1ler,s Purobasa.

John Marshall Brown. OF Portland. Me-,
executor Of the estate OF the late Sally 9.
Carroll, yesterday decided to Chief Justice
Fuller and Mrs. Fuller, the old Carroll
mansion, corner OF Eighteen and r streets
northwest. The consideration mentioned
in the deed was $4,000.
The morning times., 1896-04-23
Secret Suit for pivorce,

Jane X. Hall brought suit for divorce
against Frank p. Hall yesterday. The
grounds OF the suit were not made public.
The morning times., 1896-04-23
Capt. John j. o'Brien Retired

Capt. John ]. O'Brien. Fourth Infantry,
was placed o9 the retired list OF the Army
yesterday oE.Acount OF disability.
The morning times., 1896-04-23
Sugar Free.

Today we-will give 8 pounds OF
Best Granulated Sugar to each pur-
chaser OF one pound OF so cent Gun-
powder, Oolong, Best Mixed Tea,
or three pounds of 30 cent Java and
Mocha Coffee. We would say right
here that we guarantee the quality
of every pound of Tea or Coffee
we sell, and will refund your money
If you are not satisfied. The Su-
gar Is Best Franklin Granulated,
which we give free with the above
purchase
The morning times., 1896-04-23
Annointed Captain of the Watch.

Stephen K. Radford of Texas, an as.
| sIstant messenger in the Treasury, has
| been appointed captain of the Treasury
1 va tch force,
The morning times., 1896-04-23
TODAY, &c.

We have great thing in Pottcd
Ham and Tongue for today q,
four and half cents PER Cau-thesc
are regular l0c size and quality.
and we make this special safe on
them by way of letting you know
that We have turned the price loose
on them for the season.
The morning times., 1896-04-23
TODAY, &c.

You are never disappointed in
getting what is advertised with Us.
We have enough TO supply the most
eXtravaEaut demands before We
name our special price-one of our
great bargains in the meat depart
Il, 1T touHy are those bright -
fresh smoked, sugar-cured Shout
ders, at 8 1-2 cents per pound
they're lean and not too heavy
being about 3 to 8 pounds each.
See display meat department win
dows.
Evening journal., 1896-10-22
cantursd by the Raleigh.

JAcKsoNvILLE, Fla, Oct. 22.-On New
smyrna bar the United States cruiser
Raleigh captured the fllibustering steamer
Dauntloss and her tender, the r. l.. Ma
hey. The latter sol was putting out to
sea with coal and supplies Tor the Daurt-
less when tho Raleigh fired blank car
fridge for her to stop. The Mabey turned
about and tried to escape, whereupon the
Raleigh fired solid shot across her bows,
and the tug hove to. An officer was put
in charge OF the Mabey. The Dauntless
was brought to st. Johns bar and now
lies inside, in charge of officers from the
Raleigh. Cubans hero are greatly excited
over the news, but assert that the Daunt-
less had mother arms nor men on board.
In chasing and capturing the Dauntless
the Raleigh used her guns several times,
and the alleged filibuster came near being
sunk
Evening journal., 1896-10-22
cannrns, GIonmv vi.r-

MADRID, Oct 22-Tho queen regent
presided as a council of ministers, at
which Senior Canoyas, the premier gave a
complete sketch, which was gloomy
enough. of homo and colonial affairs He
said: The loss of men in the colonial
wars hns proved disastrous TO husbandry,
as proved By the marked decrease in ex-
ports Spain WI be compelled TO largely
import breadstuis. Only patriotism pre-.
vents the latent discomfort from breaking
out. A srt o. Instructive prescntiment
impeis the nat Ion to show cohesion and
a naughty det rmination with view to
averting International complications and
the possible in1eryontlon OF the United
States -
Evening journal., 1896-10-22
nlInoIsans Invade ohio.

CANTON, O., Oct. 22.-It was Illinois
day in Canton. There were s, 600 persons
from the Prairie state here to pay their
respects to Major Mckinley. There was
a large delegation from Chicago and an
other from Cairo, at the other end Of the
state. The men OF Illinois were escorted
to the Mckinley home by the Canton
troop. Major Mckinley reviewed the pa
rade from the stand on the lawn, and then
the crowd massed in the street In front.
Then General John MoNulty spoke on he
half Of the city Of Chicago W. j. Cal
houn spoke for the state in general. Major
Mckinley was received with enthusiasm
whom he mounted his chair to speak. An
other delegation was from Poland. o.
This was the place where Major Mckinley
spent part Of his boyhOod and where he
received his academic education. The Wis
itors came in a special train Of five cars.
They were introduced by Judge George
K. ARIEL, who spent part Of his boyhooc
as a companion of Major Mckinley.
Evening journal., 1896-10-22
The competltor rrIaI.

WASHINGTON, Oct 22.-Although the
state department officials decline to
make public Information respecting ad.
vices received relative to the procedure
In the trial of the Competitor prison
ers at Havana, now in progress, it can be
stated that. so far as tho two. American
prisoners, Laborde and Melton. are con.
cerned, they will enjoy all the privileges ao-
corded by the Gushing protocol. This
means that they will be allowed TO name
attorneys and advocates. who shall have
access TO them at suitable times; that they
shall ba furnished in due season copies Of
the accusation and list Of witnesses fOl
the prosecution, which latter shall be ex.
amined before the supposed criminal. his
attorney and advocate: that they shall
have the right to compel the attendance Of
witnesses in their behalf or TO use deposit
tions; that they be allowed TO present suffi-
cient evidence Gs they may deem essential
for their release, and that they shall be
permitted to present and TO make their de-
fonse in public trial orally OF I'm writing
by themselves or by means of their counsel.
Whether o. not they will be tried before
the civil courts or acourt MARTIAL depends
upon whether or not they were captured
with arms in hand In the latter case the
protooal permits court martial trial, but
even I'm this ccse the proceedings will be
vastly different from those under which the
prisoners were so summarily convicted
and sentenced to death by first naval court
martial, without opportunity TO choose
their counsel OF ever altogether understand
the evidence given against them in Span
ish
Evening journal., 1896-10-22
murder In tho second Degr ee.

M1DDLETowN, Conn, Oct 22.-Edward
Rogers, Canadian woodchopper, charged
with the murder of Timothy L. Parmalee
at Cobalt on the night Of Feb. 26' was
found guilty Of murder in the second de-
gree and was sentenced by Judge Elmer
Co the state prison at Wethersfield for life.
Attorney Lowell Hall, tho junior counsel
for the defense. gave notice of an appeal
and was given ten days to file exceptions,
Pending the appeal Rogers was removed
to Haddam Jail The trial has consumed
ten days, and il is said the expense to the
stnta will DO about Sla, ,Q0o.
Evening journal., 1896-10-22
Battle with Kentucky Moonshlners.

WHITEsBURG, Ky, Oct. 22.-Advices
from upper Elkhorn creek, Pike county,
near the Letcher county line tell OF a
battle between four United States deputy
marshals, headed by Kid Greer, and moon
sinners When the officers were near the
still camp, in the Cumberland mountains.
they were fired upon by the sinners.
The officers returned the fire. and for half
an hour the battle continued. John
Young, moonshiner, was mortaliy
wounded, being pierced by three balls,
and another "shiner, whose name is not
known, was probably fatally wounded.
The officers succeeded in cutting up and
destroying four stills and capturing five
moonshiners, who were taken to jackson
for trial
Evening journal., 1896-10-22
THE CUBAN REBELLION.
A Paper at Havana Says Claims VIII B
Pressed Against the United States.

A Paper at Havana Says Claims VIII BE
Pressed Against the United States.
HAVANA, Oct. 22.-The insurgents have
blown up two bridges between Los Pala.
clos and Paso Real, province Of Pinar del
Rio causing great damage. A passenger
on board train detained on account OF
the wreck found another bomb, which,
however, had not exploded A terrific ex-
plosion was also heard at Los Palos, Pinal
del Rio.
The weather has been clearing during
the past week, and active field operations
against tbs insurgents will shortly be
commenced.
The Diario de la Marina in a very live
ly editorial against the United States gov
ernment says:
'On the termination of the revolutions
in Cuba and the Philippine islands Spain
will present claims for damages to th'
United States government for allowing
filibustering expeditions to be fitted ou'
within its jurisdiction. "
Evening journal., 1896-10-22
AINST mr.. WATSON.
asas Decision Adverse to the
Populist Candidate.
DIE OF TIE ROAD PLAN FoILBD.

Strained Relations of Democrats and
pulists In Georgia-Dr. FELTON, Makes
'olitical sensasion-Illinoisa Invade
io-Bryan Speaks In Indiana.
bPEKA, Oct %. BY decision rem
. here by the judges of the Supreme
D Thomas j.. Watson is not permitted
lthdraw his name from the regular
Hist state ticket
o matter came up in tho supreme
on writ Of mandamus against Sec
y Of State Edwards, who bad, in com
co with the formal demand fled by
Watson, announced his intention of
ping Mr. Watson's name from the
of the regular Populist ticket. The
edings were bsa1n by Chairman
enthal OF the POpulist state central
littce The desire of Mr.. Watson IS
{iyers was that his name would appear
at the head of the ticket nominated
tition by tho bolting middle of the
Poupllsts, and they alleged that the
8 ling of Mr.. Watson's name at the
of the electoral ticket nominated by
Democratic state convention was an
* pit to deceive the Populist voters Of
y tate They allege that while these
RS pretended to represent Bryan and
8 N it was we'll understood thst they
& vote only for Bryan and Sewall.
3 ecision Of the court orders the secre-
+ state TO print Mr.. Watson's name
& head of the Populist ticket and do
n Mr.. Watson's name was not oerti-
the Populist convention as that of
iidate to be voted for by the people
nsas, but solely by way of an addi-
be made to the party appellation
81 Peoples Party"
f tice johnson dissented from the
S. rent Of the court, declaring his opin-
at the ticket as returned by the off,
the Populist convention was in
to deceive the voters of the state.
conceded this decision means an
on of several thousand votes to Mr..
IS vote in Kansas.
Evening journal., 1896-10-22
DR.. Felton's .WIthdrawaI.

ANITA, Oct. 22.-A political sensa-
as been caused by the withdrawal
William II. Folton, the Populist
ee for eleotor at large for the state
rAgia, and his declaration that he
Ite lfor Mckinley. In giving his rea-
N going over to Mckinley, DR.. Eel
noug other things, says;
st,I felt indignant at the treat
x Ion. Thomas h. Watson by Can
lBnn, who has ignored the Goor-
( upist leader up to date. 1 desired
ee'to vote as 1 pleased, and 1 shall
@ for Hon. william J. Bryan. A
q no could vote for Weaver In 1892,
the Democratic nominee, a pill 1
rot stomach, is not the person to
Il Thomas K. Watson as his running
q the presidential ticket. l hold
van responsible for the insult passed
E luthern Populists when his chair
T Jones, remanded US back to the
where he said we belonged 1t
sratuitous insult TO a million Of
n men who offered to vote for Can
Bryan upon condition that Mr..
was withdrawn and Mr. Watson
} regular nominee. The insult was
and unoalled for that Candidate
would have been justified in dis
his man Jones as the smallest
ion that he could offer
Oct. Il Hon. Thomas r. Watson
be Steinberger at Topeka that the
Is had been sold out and their par
a footmat for Democratic politi-
wipe their feet on under the hypo-
s pretense Of patriotism.
Is convinced that the party was
at st. Louis by a coalition be.
chairman Jones and the Silver
n one side and the Allen Weaver
lolb- Butler combine on the other
intend to be kidnapped into vot-
Hon. Arthur Sewall by any trick
bination at this late hour. If
E te for what he represents, will
chances on a candidate who does
i've me. "
Evening journal., 1896-10-22
Bryan In Indiana.

WAYNE, Oct. 22.-Fort Wayne
night one of the largest crowds
.ory. The streets were crowded
and it looked as though all the
'om a radius Of 20 miles had
TO greet Mr.. Bryan. He spoke
D places to audiences that aggre-
re than 10000 persons. Alto
has addressed 100, 600 persons in
|'f whom not less than 90, 600
rs. At Richmond Mr.. Bryan
speeches. Many of his hearers
|bnd Of these wore the yellow Nc
|dges. To them the Nebraska
directed his remarks, but there
empt at disturbance. At Nun
aware county, the Gibraltar Of
opubllcanism. Mr. Bryan spoke
ersons, who gave him cordial
|The local Democratic managers
rreat confidence that they VIII
los The Republican majority in
from $40 to l.U0O votes below
of 1892. At Richmond, which
st Indiana city reached. at An
wcastie, Marion, Button and
Evening journal., 1896-10-22
uOw,S THIsl

We offer One Hundred Dollars rewar
for any case of Catarrh that cannot b
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned, have known +. J
Cheney for the last Is years, and believ
him perfectly honorable in all bushes
transactions and financially able to carr
out any obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To
Walding. Finnan & Marvin, Wholesal
Druggists. Toledo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly unon the blood and mu
cous surfaces OF the system. Tesumon
ials sent free. Price 75c. per bottle. Solt
by all Druggists.
Evening journal., 1896-10-22
Fusion In Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, Oct. 22.-The state Demo
cratic executive committee brought the
correspondence between the Populistic
and Democratic committees concerning
fusion propositions to close by refusing
tho Populist's demand, which was fout
Populistio presidential electors and they
to vote as they please for vice presidential
candidates, and also one Populist con-
gressional candidate, Democrats to be re-
tired TO make pieces for these Popullsts-
Evening journal., 1896-10-22
BISHOP KEANE'S PLACE
The University Directors Name
Candidates For Rector.
THE POPE TO APPOINT ONE OF THEM

Father Conaty, President of tho Catholic
spmmer School, Likely to he Selected
az Rector Of the Catholic University.
lie Is Approved by satoiii
WASHINGTON, Oct 22.-The Rev. Fa-
thcr Conaty Of Worcester, Mass and pres
ident Of the Catholic Summer school OF
Philosophy at Plattsburg, n. Y, will in
all probability succeed Bishop Koaue as
rector OF the Catholic university in this
city. His was the first name selected by
the trustees Of the Institution OF three to
be submitted to the pope, and his selection
came with such unanlmity and will have
such strong Endorsements in the letters
conveying the action Of tie university di-
rectors TO the pope that no doubt is enter
tained as TO his selection. The others
named on the list of three to be sent to
the pope are Very Rev. Vicar General
Mooney of New York and Rev. Daniel J.
Riordan of Chicago
Father Mooney is a successful pastor OF
one of the large parishes of New York and
has welded great influence in that state
1t WIS in his church two years ago that
the parishioners were advised TO vote fol
Evening journal., 1896-10-22
watson WON'T Withdraw.

BIRMINoHAM, Ala, Oct. 22.-Thomas
f. Watson, Populist candidate for vice
president, spoke here last night to 1900
people. He said, among other things, that
he would die the death Of dog ten times
ever in time OF peace before he would be.
tray and destroy his party by withdrawal.
He predicted that such action on his part
would insure Bryan's defeat.
Evening journal., 1896-10-22
Texas Fever In vIetorIa.

LONDON, Oct. ga dispatch to The
Times from Melbourne says that experts
have been sent to tho United States by
Queensland 10 report upon Texns fever In
cattle which Is Identical with a disease
caused by a Queensland Insect like tick
Evening journal., 1896-10-22
nrrnn,. FrIends In LatIn AmerIea.

Colon, Colombia, Oct 2a-A large
section Of the population Of Central and
South America, as shown by advices TO.
ceiyed here, favor the candidacy Of Bryan
for the presidency Of the United States
and the free coinage Of silver.