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The herald., 1897-10-04
THE ENGLISH MARKETS
The Little Change Reported Indicates
Improvement

LONDON, Oct. 3.-The condition of
the money market during the past week
was uneventful Further gold shipmen :
to the United States are not expected.
Discounts are steady and bar silver is
Ad per ounce higher, with a small spec
ulative demand
Spanish bonds have risen IL points,
the change of ministry at Madrid in
spring hopes of settlement in Cuba.
Business in stocks IS increasing and
cheerful tone psvades the market
The political outlook is considered gem
orally favorable. The setback in Amer
leans was the only adverse feature of
the week, but il is not expected to con-
tinue. 1t was the result of operations
on Wall street, and there was tendency
to recovery in the latter part of the week
which closed at the best points.
Northern Pacific preferred, shares rose
Ia points; Chicago, Milwaukee and ST.
Paul, 11s; New York Central, l; Illinois
Central, 1; Louisville and Nashville, /;
Atchison preferred, 1; Atchison adjust
merits, u; Union Pacific. q; Atchison
common. 1a; Erie preferred, "; Phila
delphia and Reading preferred, ", and
Southern Pacific, u.
Canadian Pacific railroad shares rose
rs points on the August statement.
Grand Trunk guaranteed rose h
Grand Trunk firsts preferred, q; sec
onds preferred, IS, and thirds preferred
Is. The mining market showed increase
activity and especially in the shares of
the West Australian mines, but the
South African market was dull pend
ing the decision in the Rand concessions
to the mining company.
Wheat is Is to 1s Cd lower, with no
confidence in the American markets
which are almost unheeded. California
wheat was offered at S7s Cd per quarter
af1oat; winter wheat was obtainable al
9s Sd.
Maize is Cd lower. Mixed maize
northern ports, October, was offered al
los Sd, and mixed maize, Atlantic ports
Overwhelmingly, is held at 16s.
| Barley IS firm, but no American bar
| ley is offered.
| Flour is difficult and the sales have
| been weak
Oats are uncertain. Mixed American
| clipped, September, sold at from 13s tC
| 19s Sd.
al Mai'NHeSler the Improvement nOleC
a week ago has continued. A fairly
large business has been done in boil
yarns and cloths; but prices have beer
irregular, according to the position o.
! the maker. and large offers have beer
, sent back for better limits.
The minor makers have brought much
miscellaneous and assorted lines. Home
trade has been rather better Printing
cloths are beginning to feel improve
ment. The wages dispute remains en-
tirely unsettled and the employees can.
not reach decision for some days to
come. The cotton industry Oh the con-
| tinent is not mending, either in France
Germany or Austria.
The herald., 1897-10-04
A Fatal Fire

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Oct. "a spe-
cial to the Union from East Long Mead
ows says Mrs. Gee. .Brownlee and her two
sons, Thomas, aged 81. and James, aged
10, were burned to death in their home
early this morning The family had all
escaped. Mrs. Brown1ee. losing her head
rushed back into the house. thinking
her sons had not come out. Thomas
rushed after her to save her and James
after Thomas The mother and elder
son were overcome, while James got out
but was burned 30 severely that he died
this afternoon Mr.. Brownlee himself
was badly burned on the hands and feet.
The herald., 1897-10-04
MURDERER EBANKS
Will Make an Effort to Escape Death
by Hanging

SAN QUENTIN, Cal, Oct. 3.-Joseph
]. Ebanks, the San Diego murderer.
whom Judge Terrence has sentenced to
be hanged next Friday, will make siren
uous efforts to escape the moose. He
claims to have been born in Liverpool
and says that he is still a British sub
ject. Yesterday evening he telegraphed
to Consul General Warburton and, it is
said, he hopes to get the latter interest
ed in his case to the extent, at least, of
taking an appeal to the United States
supreme court and securing a stay of
proceedings
Today Ebanks sent message to
Commander Ballington Booth asking
for an interview with him. The latter
remained with Ebanks for some time.
The herald., 1897-10-04

Who is going to get that bottle of
Klondike nuggets worth $e0p It may
be you if you register your guess. If
you are subscriber it will cost you
nothing. Only pay a month in ad-
vance. One guess for each month paid
for in advance. One guess will get the
gold-if the guess is good one.
The herald., 1897-10-04
Physical ranhood

Young man, are you the man you
ought to be at your age1 Are you sure
you have not wasted any of the vital en-
ergy given you by Nature7 If you know
that you possess all the physical, mental
and vital strength that you ought 10 have
you may rejoice. for you are a king
among men, and all nature rejoices with
you; every one admires strong man.
And yet you may have reason to regret
your past. You may be weak, despond-
ent. If so, DR.. Sanden's Electric Belt
will restore your power and manhood. 1t
has made thousands happy. DR.. San
denis famous book, Three Classes Of
Men," describes it. Free, closely sealed,
by mail. Address
Sanden Electric Co.
2O41% South Broadway, corner Second Street,
Los Angeles CAL
Office hours-S to 6; evenings to 8; sum
days 10 to
DR.. Sanden's Electric Truss Cures Rupture
The herald., 1897-10-04
ON THE TRACK
Little Joker Is Alleged to Be {
Ringer


SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Oct. SC. A
Wilson, driver of The Bishop, the horst
that finished second in the 2:30 pace yes
terday. protested against first money
being given to Little Joker, the winner
alleging that the horse was not eligible
to the 2:30 class and that he was started
under an assumed name.
Mr.. Phillips. who claimed to own Lit
tie Joker, claims to have purchased Lit
tie Joker at Cambridge City, Ind, last
March, of man named Anderson, whoss
initials he did not know.
The postmaster Of Bourbon, Ind,
where Phillips claimed to reside, an
swered a telegraphic inquiry of Super
intendent Madden and said that no such
man lives in Bourbon. Evidence has
been secured and the case promises to
become celebrated one in turf annals,
and that Phillips Is not the only one con-
cerBed in what looks like an attempt to
perpetrate fraud is generally be.
lieved.
ROWING RACES
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 3.-The row.
ing races at Ell Campo today attracted
large number of SPECTATORS The race
between Dennis and McCausland for
the championship if the state was very
lclose for the first half Of the distance,
but on nearing home Dennis easily
showed his superiority and won with
ease by over three lengths. The time
was 1857.
The race b etween Pope and Patch, of
the Dolphns, was almost procession,
Pope winning by ten lengths in 13:15A.
The herald., 1897-10-04
Sailors Rescued

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Oct. 3.-The
crew of the schooner wrecked off Long
port last night were rescued today. The
luckless craft was the Henry May, Cap
tain W. o. Perry, from Portland, Me .
with a cargo of railroad ties. For over
twenty-four hours the captain and his
men faced death.
The herald., 1897-10-04
Leased a Theater

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct 3.-David Hen
derson today confirmed the rumor that
he has assumed the management of the
Great Northern theater Of Chicago.
Mr. Henderson says he has secured the
play house for three years, and will
make it first class in every respect.
The herald., 1897-10-04

Ninety dollars pays well for a
guess. Seventy-fve cents secures The
Daily Herald for one month-also a
bottle of Klondike nuggets worth 500
If you are good and successful
guesser. Atleast it will cost you moth
ing to register your guess.
The herald., 1897-10-04
A Belgian Miners Strike

LIEGE,, Belgium, Oct. S-The national
congress of miners, which has been in
session here, decided yesterday to make
a demand for an advance of Is per cent
in wages. If this demand is not granted
by the middle of November a general
strike will be called.
The herald., 1897-10-04
Steamer Arrivals

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Oct 3.-Ar-
rived: Circas ssian from Savona.
New York.-California from Ham
burg.
The herald., 1897-10-04

San Francisco. Keegans. 12; VIII I
Fincks, 5.
Grass Valley-The Monarchs defeated
the Lodis. Score, % to-
The herald., 1897-10-04

Howard B. Smith, cashier OF the Col
ton National bank, spent yesterday in
the city.
The herald., 1897-10-04

Daily Herald-75 cents-Klondike
nuggets-$9O. Herald cryptogram-
study-guess.
The herald., 1897-10-04

Underlivered kilograms
Undelivered kilograms for Mrs. L. j.
Streeter
The herald., 1897-10-04

Daily-75 cents-Herald-g
nuggets-Herald- Klondike-study-
$9O-cryptogram-read classified ads.
The times., 1897-11-13

annual report, presenting briefly a sum
mary Of the work q the organization dur
lug the past year. During the year ended
October 81, 1887, the total number ef
applications Of all Kinds made to the so
ciety was 7,7sS. This is an increase Of
2,l57 over the previous year
eapplicatiouscan1e from /, a g faIuIffes,
GA white, 1,,iID c0I0red and ) where
white aud cufofed had iut erIna rried Tvo-
thousand two hundred and ninety investl-
cations were made, and relief procured
Tor l, 81 famUics. 364 persons applied for
work, and employment was found for 4l3
persons. A markcA - growth In the trgpera-
tion of charitable cH-ocieties ana persons
was noticed during the year. on the so
clety recommendation, 1873 families We're
cared for by Churches % by frateruaI
benefit societies, lis by private tndi-
Vidaals ana LIS indirectly bv the same
through the Golden Book fund The fol-
loving co-operated with tho society: Cen
lfal reilef committee, Central Union Mis-.
SION pollce department, Society OF St Vim
cent, ST faul, United Hebrew Charities
Municipal Lodging House, Grand ARMY ~
tue republic, Woman Relief CorDs, South
cIn kellef Society and the SUPERINTENDENT.
of Charities. ~
me treasurer, Nj john JOY Edson. re-
ported az follows Receipts, S6.792.62.
balance, Sf2f-96. central rel!er eomntt-
tee, 81, 500; contributions. S4,st5.7I:
rents, S2s5; interest, S26.95; disburse.
men's, s. 969 2e: balance in tank October
80, 1897. $s23,33
The report of B. 2. Janney, chairman OF
the board OF managers. was receiv ed and an
address was delivered by Mr.. Ed T +. Devine
general secretary OF the Charity organiza
tion Society Of New YORK.
The following officers were unanimously
elected for the ensuing year: President, Rev
- L. Whltr all, d. D.: vice presidents, c
b Church Judge A. 3. Hagner. Rev. W. e
Parson, Mrs 7 +. Hood. Gen s. 5. Yodar.
secretary, DR.. G. +. Neill; treasurer, John
JOS fdSon; hoard Of managers, Miss X. p
HaSher, F. L. Moore, 6. W. smith Col
George TrYesleA and II. Charles |. NeiII
The times., 1897-11-13
IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE.
Work That the commissioners Have
Ordered nnua


Iile Commissioners have ordered that
eie tEe loIloN lug named work be CloHf. nnder
@ tI5' PROVISIONS OF law governing the az
sessnent system the Intention T. 10 81,
by law: a. 9quii gu
Lay y cement side ak in the west side Of
dWei.fn WI I'm street, between Florida avenue
anu mount OHvet road also in east side
o. Wel1th street, between NJ and p
ssli1eets hprtieaSt Construct sewers rs
i9iloWs- 10 II alley in tlock 81 in the sub
uI'fslon OF Rosedaie ana IsherwOo,i In
helibucky avenue southeast, between p
anu Fifteenth streets In the west side II
.l. lli uSentn street northwest between Clifton
and Roanoke streets. Law cement sida-
walks and set old blue stone curbs as roI-
nW III cast side OF Sixth street north
east between II ana streets, northeast
III tlnt street, both sides from FRIGHT
W0ua avenue eastward, TO the limits of
BrIgItWood Park subdivision Reset fnrb
ans lay cement Sidew ak as follows. In
West Sideof Third street nt,rt n west hat tween
Tile aiiey north Of Pennsylvania avenue
ana street. In both sides of A street
southeast, between Third and Fonr1 h
streets. IN south side OF Rhode Island
Avenue northwest. between Fourteenth and
fitteellth streets. Set new curb ana il y
cement sidewalk az follows In east side
OF second street FROM q street to MaSsa-
CIlusetts avenue northwest. In east side nf
Second street southeast, from East Can't
toi street 70 Pennsylvania avenue In the
cast side of Fifth street, betw cen Fl and
streets northeast. In north side of South
Carolina avenue, between Fourteenth ana
t1ffeenth streets southeast. In East
CAPITOL street, from Fifteenth street TO
west line of lot 8. square I0S5: alsoin front
OF squares 1910 and 1884. Lay yitrified
or, asphalthlock pavelnents in alleys as
IoiloWS Alley III square lQ13. Alley in
north half of square S78. Alley in saGare
302. Alley in square 43l Alley in square
S3S Alley in square east OF square iO42
Alley in south half of square So That
canal road. between Thrt l-sixth street
ana the FoXhan road, be picked with n
road roller, shaped UP ana reroied; eSti-
mated cost $4,000: chargeahle, one-haIf
10 appropriation for repairs TO county
roads. and onehalf TO current repairs to
streets, avenues and alleys. and That the
road he closed to travel while work is in
progress. That n street, between Seven
Ueenth and Eighteenth streets northwest
he resurfacea. Leaves Of absence, with
pay, are granted as follows: To d. Z
Garges. one-nalf day November II. 10
7. j c. Bailey, for November .. To J
$. Garland from November = to II
Charles n church, inspector n the engineer
department, is directed to proceed rreul
Allentown. Pa, to Burlington y j., on
business OF the department
The times., 1897-11-13

One of tile pretty November weddings
,ockpla"eatthe MaaSeon Minnesota avenue
Anacoetia, Wednesday evening at 7:30
o'alock iA the presence OF the tnmed:ate
relatives q tie contracting parties
Mr.. J"hn H. Davidson. OF Washington, a I'D
Miss Annie M. Dodge. da aehtcr ol Mr.. F..
Y. Dodge. Of ST. Eliza hcih Heights, We're
limited in marriage 10y the Rev. Joseph p.
North If Garden Memorial Church.
The bride Yves atlired in white aud car
ned a heuquet o. br;de roses. Size was
attended by her sister, Miss Emma V
Dodge, whose dress was also white, ard
vito carried bite chrysautltemums. The
beSt man was Mr.. John Shine. Mr. Albert
Davidson was ,naSlerOf ceremonies. Those
witnessing the ceremony were Mrs. S.
Davidson. Miss Ella B. Davidson Mrs. Katie
Mccormack, Miss Jean Davidson, Mrs.
Belle FISHER, Mr.. ana Mrs. Charles Il
Dodge. and Mr.. N Rosebcuy.
After the ceremony d reception WAS ten
dered ihe newly Tedded pair at the home
OF the groom's mother Mrs 5. Davidson
Nc 329 : street southeast.
Mr.. and Nrs. Davidson win be al home
10 their friends Thursdays in NoYember al
329 z street southeast.
The times., 1897-11-13
COUNT DE yEccHrs NERAL
Services We're Impressive Military
Honors at Arlington.


Tic funeral of Count Achilles De Y ccchi
were hcla from his late residence No. 1888
Nineteenth street Yesterday morning at l .
O'Clock. The services We're private, lnly a
few intimate friends OF the family being
present. The Rev. Father Eugene Han
nan assistant rector of St Paul's Ca
thoiic Church, officiated, assisted by Fa-
ther Lea herector of ST. Matthew 5 Church
Al tins close of the burial service Father
Hannah paid a glowing tribute to the
Ciustlsn character of the deceas ed, whorn
ne said WAS an exemplary husband ana
father and an honora bic upright citizen.
After the ceremony ~ fhe residence, the
Ee;nains were removed t. Arlington Gene.
tcry fo- interment. A the grave the re.
Hgicus crrelony was also conducted by
Father Hannah, after which the remains
Were Inferred with military hcnors con
Quoted by Chaplain Stephens and The )f-
firels Of Xii Curson Post g. A. r. Tie
officers assisting in the Ceremony were
Seiiior Vice Commaner Leo W Callahan
aud Connander L. F. Randolph.
Among the floral offerings was baau-
tiful lvreath uf white roses from Kit Carson
Pos. Inscribed C. A R.
Tue panbesrers We're St3nhopa Henry w.
4 Eecher, per sonal friends ofthe d4ceae.,,l;
George W Gala ban and l.. r. Rand,:ih,
representing Kit Carson Post, 6 A r.
G. CsuEtess de Feechi was so overcome
with grief As to make it Inadvisatie Tor
her T. accoa,rany the remains to A Aringt0i.
The times., 1897-11-13
The SHERMAN RECEPTION
Sir Wilfrid Laui.ier and Associates
The Guests OF Honor.
Mrs. sherman Assisted by tie La
dies Of tie Cabinet and Mrs.
j. W. Foster.

a reception was rendered last night BY
Secretary Of state shernian and Mrs sher
u.ar to Sir wIlfrid Laurier. the premier
Of Canada, and the nieulhers Of the scai
conference, who sre now in Washington.
The decorations Of the drawing room con
sisted Of Madame CattaI,y roses and hite
and yellow chrysanthcmmms, against a
background Of palm foliage. Mrs Sher-
inau was assiSJedin receiving ths guests by
the ladies of the Cabinet ANA Airs Johu "
Fo-ter, wife Of The Torlaer Secretary Of
State.
The times., 1897-11-13
More Veterans Going to Chattanooga

In addition to the two trains con
tanning the Governor of Pennsylvania
and his staff and several hundred Penn
sylvania Grand Army veterans, who passed
through Washington Thursday night en-
route TO Chattanooga, there We're two more
trains last night over the Southern Rail
way, having on board several hundred Penn
Sylvanians en- route TO Chattanooga to be
present at the dedication of the battle
field monuments at Chickamauga Park,
November 10.
The times., 1897-11-13
couldn'i Estimate It's Value?

JOiITUT-3 I.~TElffIG IVN dTUE!-
DR.. Asnew's Cure for the Heart never
fails 1t relieves in 80 minutes; ii cures.
It is a teaoon light to lead YOU lack to
health. W Il. Musselman, of G 4 r.
Weissport, Pa. says Two hotties of Dr.
Agnew's Cure for the Heart entirely cured
me oi palpitat;on and smotherng spells
It's value cannot Ee estimated. feel like
d new man.'-33.
Sold by F. $. Williams, 9Th and F SIS;
Edf@on0s & Williams, 3dst. aud renna ave.
The times., 1897-11-13

Mrs. Jennie Gould Lincoln has reached
iiia: ideal point in her successful literary
carceI when she can pick up each review
of her new booi. An Unwilling Maid
with Tie gratifying consciousness that she
VIII find in each critic friend Her beau
tifu; story Of the little Colonial maid al
ready SHOWS promise of rivaling ia" popu
lanty achieved by Margery's Quest, ana
The autnOr is already being hesieeed with
Inquiries as &c when she viii publish
another. owing 20 br Lincolns illness
early in the Skinner, Mrs. Lincoln spent
the greater portion Of the season in town.
The times., 1897-11-13
..Thc worst cold ever nadln my life was

'.Thc worst cold ever nadin mylife was
cured By Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
writes w H Norton of sutter Creek, Cal
This cold left ne with cough and was
expectoratlne all the time. The Rene ly
cnred me, and | want all OF my friends
when troubled with /. cough or cold 10
use It, for it will do them good Sold b.
Henry Evans, Wholesale and retail drug
gIsts, 93s Il and Coan. ave. and ) St.
NV and I42S Md ave. ne.
The times., 1897-11-13

Miss Maud Come the Irish joan OF
Arc, who has been visiting Washington
daring the past weeS mas returned 20 New
York but viii De back in a day or Two.
when she viii proha bis remain some time.
During Tel stay here Miss Gunne was
located at the Norma ndie.
The times., 1897-11-13

Mrs. Abby Morton iiaz or Belmont
Mass. is The guest OF Mrs. BIouit. tho
oaks, 3lOl L street, West Washington.
Mrs. niaz is the well Known author Of
many bnoks on education and household
economy, and hls been giviH4 q series
of Tails on Human Things. Tomorrow
evening at T:2G she viii deliver = leetur
on William Henry. at tine Oass.''
The times., 1897-11-13
Lost Flesh, Too, ana Became Un-
fit for Work.

4 tried q number Of remedies that We're
suggested by friends, and consulted one
doctor but nothing did me any good
On several occasions | had terrible
cramps that began in my stomach and from
there extended all over my body. The last
one / had was accompanied by vomiting,
and was unusually severe, lasting over ten
hours II came on during the night, and
it was late the next day before / got
any relief.
II attempted to eat ordinary foods 1
The times., 1897-11-13

The sociable given on Wednesday even
ins IN the Sodality of ST Patrick Church
al ilie old Carroll Han. was a piel ,ant at
far, which it is probable viii he fo!
iowed by Others monthly throughout the
season. An interesting program of musil
ami Ieeitauons was enjoyed followed hE
a social tirle. during which refreshmenis
wcTt served.
The times., 1897-11-13
THE SON
CURED OF
GASTRIC CATARRH.

That the scope OF Doctor McCoy's system
of medicine is as broad as the field or
Medical Science itself, and not cralnped
within the narrow limits of any single
speciality, has been demonstrated repeat
edly, but never so clearly as in the case OF
Mr.. Davis and his mother. whose state
nents are presented together here.
Charles Davis, Little Fails Road,
ID. c.. II he stomach trouble of which Doc
tors Mccoy and Cowden have cured me be-
gan about two years ago, and in a short
time | became physical wreck My stom
ach distressed me all the time, and nothing
that ] ate did me any good. l got very
weak and run down, had no strength and
no appetite.
The times., 1897-11-13

would bIoat up arterward, and there would
be feeling of nausea. | got SO | could
not eat anything but soft. liquid foods,
and part of the time lived entirely on milk
and stimulantS.
Il was so badly run down when | went
10 Doctors Mccoy and Cowden that | had
about given up all hope of ever being well
and strong again.
| Really Think Their Treatment
Saved My Life.
- have told people SO, and those who
know the condition was in agree with me.
Il was discharged cured in November a
year go. and have had no return Of anyof
my symptoms My stomach does not trou-
bIe me in the least: my appetite is good, and
] feel as strong and well as I ever did in
my life"
The times., 1897-11-13

Miss Virginia Randolph Faust and Mr..
Henry MiIlard Gapp viii be married at
81. Paul's Church November "A.
The times., 1897-11-13

S1.0O 10 BaIfiInore-aB Return 81 90
via Pennsylvania Railroad.
Tickets good on all trains going and
returning Sunday, November IA except
the Congressional Limited nolo-4t
The times., 1897-11-13

One of Doctor McCoy's lee.
lures upon the condition of
impaired hearing relates sole
Is To head noises condition
known hy the doctors as Thu
nihns Auriuml. This paper
Viii he mailed free to any ad-
dress.
The times., 1897-11-13

Use DR.. Henry's Headacre Powders for
nervous debility aud sleepieSSness.
noli-thgrs sat-tl
The times., 1897-11-13
Mccoy System of Medicine,
PERMANENT OFFICES,
Doctor MeCoy's National Practice.
us 18th Street Northwest.

Office Hours-9to u a. NJ. to p. m,
6 to p. m. daily. Sunday, 10 a. m to A
.. III.
The times., 1897-11-13

Mrs Riddle and Miss Biddle have closed
ther country place in PennS yivania and
have returned 10 their town house on y
street.
The times., 1897-11-13

All persons afflicted with Ca
tarrh. Deafness, rheumatism, Asth-
ma. Incip!ent Consumption or any
other so-cailed incurahIe aiiment
or infirmity who make application
before January /. 1898, viii be
treated at the nominal rate of $3
a month until cured. THIS offer ap-
plies alike To old patients renewing
and TO new patients beginning treat.
ment daring November or Dec.ain-
ber.
The times., 1897-11-13

Among the guests from this city wis.
went over To Raltimore to attend the
wedding Of Miss Laura Shields wyatt and
Mr.. Francis II Gross which occurred in
that city on Thursday last were:
Mr.. and Mrs. W. }. Rienicker Mr.. aud
MIS-. walter H Ackcr, Mr. ana Mrs. George
A Shehan, gen. Russey Mrs. y. Bryan
Mr. john Holiday Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton
Dav,s. Nj. and Mrs. william @ Mea IA Mrs
FUs>eihangb. Miss Forbes Mr- James ).
Forbes English MIR and Mrs Charles ID.
Nicolai Mr.. and Mrs Lawrence Nicoai.
The times., 1897-11-13
rnE AssocIATED CHARITIES.

At Its ANNUAL Meeting Tells Wnat
Has Been Done
The annual meeting Of the Associated
Charities Of the District OF Columbia was
held in the lecture hall AZ the Columbian
University last night. President b. L.
Whitman presided.
Secretary George S. Wilson read his