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The times., 1897-08-08
SEEKS ANOTHER WARRANT
DR.. Clark Wants to Have His Al
legged Assailant Arrested.
Sanity OF the Pugnacious Lodger
Questioned and an Inquiry Into
His Mental Condition Likely.

DR.. George @. Clark, practicing physi-
clan. residing at No. 32l East Capitol
street. who claims to have been savagely
attacked by Edward l.. Coates, boarder
at the house, visited Inspector Holm
berger yesterday, with view Of having
Coates rearrested on the charge of as
sault.
Tie case came up in the police court
yesterday morning, bGt Coates was dis
missed ON the plea made by Lawyer Moss
taat Dr. Clark had uot sworn that he had
been struck by Coates. II was brought out
in the testimony that Coates is supposed to
be mentally unbalanced, and that a lady
employed in the Treasury Department had
liz ed in the house until recently, and had
paid the rent for Coates room. She had
left a short while ago, stating that she was
afraid TO STAY in the house with Coates.
The quarre. Oh FriGay was the result of a
request made by Dr. Clark that Coates
give up his room
The doctor was willing TO relnquish the
claim for back rent il bis undesired roomer
would never return. Coates became en-
ragged and attacked the doctor. He then
went away and returned with u heavy
walking stick, which he was prevented from
using by Mrc. Clark policeman, who had
been summoned, arrived, and after break
ing open the door of Coates room took him
prisoner
Coates appeared yesterday for trial, but
the charge W as dismissed on the point made
by Lawyer Moss.
Inspector Hollinherger has received sew
eraI letters from Coates in which wild
statements We're made, and from the
general tenor OF the misSiyes one would
doubt his sanity Dr. Clark conferred with
Inspector Hollinberger yesterday, and at
the conclusion OF the interview the physi-
clan went To- the police court 10 swear out
a warrant for Coates, but the warrant clerk
having gone for the day, the doctor viii
apply for the paper on Monday Failing in
this, an inquiry into Coates mental condi
ton wiIlbcasked.
The times., 1897-08-08
STOLE HIS PATRONS GEMS
Jeweler Faust Closes His Repair
Shop and Decamps.
Pawned or Carried Off His Gus
TONER'S Watches and Jewels
Missing Since July Is.

john G. Faust, a jeweler and watch
maker, who has piled his trade at No $40
street northwest, for the past four or
five years, mas decamped, taking with him
many watches belonging to his patrons.
and also the money which he had received
by pawning a quantity of jeweiry.
Among his best patrons were large Jew
elers aad watchmakers along street and
other downtown stores, who brought Their
Work to him, because they knew OF his
ability as a watch repairer and Thought
him thoroughly honest
Not until recently has he violated their
confidence. In fact, everything was re-
garded as straight with hun uutil July 1 .
last Since that time no one IN Washing
ton W no kaoYs him has seen him. and LIS
whereabouts now is what the police and
his patr " wouId like very much TO know
On that day he had promised 20 have
ready several catches for one of his GUS
toners When they were sent for Faust
was NO: in his shop, Tut note on a slate
hanging outside his door read that he would
return or the following "Wednesday, which
was but day or two after.
He failed to appear on that day una
several local jewelers. who had given him
work began To grow suspicious. Ad-
mittancc was gained 10 his rooms but
nothing but a few articles of furniture
and a safe were found. The safe had
not been paid for by Faust and Mr.. Matchi
son, who had sold it to him, secured n
writ OF repleyin. When opened the safe
was found to contain very little of any
value.
Meanwhile complaints from persons who
had left their watches and jewelry with
Faust begsn to pour in. Inspector Hol-
linberger was called n and warrants
on the charges OF larceny and embeZzle-
ment We're sworn out against Faust.
Detectives Carter and Gallaher worked
up the case, and in many instances re-
covered the watches ard jeweIry. The
articles had been pawned and the money
appropriated by Faust.
There is still a quantity of valuable
jewelry missing, and it is thought that
Faust carried this off with him. No clew
has been found to Indicate the where
abouts of the missing man, but the de-
tectives have not yet given up the hope Of
catching him.
Among the watches Dawned were many
valuable time pieces, the majority of them
being gold and a considerable sum was
thus obtained, the exact amount OF which
is not known.
One little silver watch, highly priced
by lady as having belonged to her dead
child, cannot he found, and Faust Is sup
posed 70 have taken that with him or sold
it, However, in nearly every instance
the detectives have recovered the missing
property Faust is single man, and has
no relatives in this city.
The times., 1897-08-08
A Marshall Hall Sunday.

Today Is the day when hundreds make
their regular weekly pilgrimage to Mar
shall Eali. 1t is relief to know that
there is one place where one may go and
be sure TO find the coolest of breeZes, the
best OF entertainment and the most de-
licious dinners. Each Sunday afternoon
on the lawns up near the mansion Prof.
Schroeder's band gives a concert which is
worth making the entire trip to hear. No
where can prettier groves be found to roam
through, and lounging places In abundance
are there in the coolest hooks imaginab BILE
Each week good wheelmen take their wheels
down with them. There are any number
CT good rides from the Hall, and the roads
are In fine condition. Provision for carry
ing tire wheels on the Manchester has been
made, and there is no charge for the trans
portation of the ssilent steeds.' Another
feature on the steamer that is appreciated
by the gentlemen Is the barber shop It's
open Sundays, and has the advantage in
that way Of the city shops The Manchester
win make the trips today at IL a. m, 2:30
and $50 p. m. Fare, round trip, % cents.
1t
The times., 1897-08-08
STREET PAVING CONTRACTS.
A Number of Them AVA rded by the
Commits siouerS,


The Commissioners yesterday awarded
the following street paving contracts:
Crawford Paving Company I street from
New Hampshire avenue to 26th street
northwest; street from 1lth to 18th
streets northwest; 25th street from II to
K northwest; T street from 7th TO Florida
avenue northwest; X street from 1st TO
North Capitol northw est; 22d street from F
to Virginia avenue northwest: + street
from Sd 10 9th northeast: 4th street from
h to L northeast; E street from 9Th TO
18th southeast. Fl street from 22d to Esd
northwest Especial scheduled; North Capt.
tol from q 10 Q Especial schedulel: Massa-
chusettS avenue from ED to Sheridan Cir.
de northwest Especial sehefiuiel.
Barber Asphalt Paving Company-11th
street, from TO d northwest; 9th street
from TO D northwest; 11th street. from
B To c northwest; Rhode Island avenue,
from New Jersey avenue to Florida avenue
northwest; lst street, from Pierce TO New
York avenue northwe est, Sd street, from
l to southwest; Virginia avenue, from
South Capitol to Delaware avenue south
west; street, from IL TO 9th south
west; NJ street, from 3 31st to 32d, north side,
Georgetown; NJ street, from 32d to 33d
Georgetown; Spruce and Bohrer. from
Larch to Florida avenue Especial scheduled
Washington Asphalt Block and Tile
Comnany-Tenth street from East Capital
to C northeast; Morris street, from 9th to
7th northeast; 4th street. from to Vir-
ginia avenue southeast; 9th street, from
PENNSYLVANIA avenue to South Carolina
avenue southeast: f street, from Sd To 4th
southeast: ID street, from 9Th TO 7th south
east; 5uh street, from E to G. southeast:
6 Ia street, from ID to E southwest; Van
street, from Sd TO 1-2 southwest; Prince
ton street, from 18th to 1 4th northwest:
Roanoke street, from 1 9th to 1 4th north
west.
The times., 1897-08-08
B. AND o. BULLETIN.

Bay Ridge, 90 cents for the round trip:
trains leave S:l5 u ia. and 4:3O q. IN.
Sundays, 9:S5 a m, 100 and 3-I5 o. IN.
Cape May, Atlantic City and Sea Isle
City, 10 a. m. and II noon. Friday and
Saturday, good 10 return until following
Tuesday, 81.
Excursions to the country Saturday and
Sunday, good 10 rets:rn un tl Monday, at
rcGuced rates
National Regatta, Philadelphia, August
18th and 18th. Reduced rates; b. & o.
the official route.
Niagara Falls ten-day tour, SO, Au-
gust l2- Special from Washington S:1O
a. m. Best line to the Falls. Stop-over al
lowed at Watkins Glen, Geneva, Roches-
ter and Buffalo. ParlOr car seats reserved
in advance at No. 7O7 Fifteenth street, No.
6l9 Pa. ave. and b. & O. depot.
au7- aus, ,9-m
The times., 1897-08-08
THE SALE OF POISON DRUGS.
Druggists and Lawyers Join Forces
to Amend the Law.

AS result of the suicide of Sadie Tasker
few days ago and the apparent ease
with which, She procured the fatal dose,
the armaceutical Association of the Dis
trjct and the Ear Association have de-
cided to join forces in the prosecution OF
such legislation as viii pFevent the indis-
crimnate sale Of poisonous drugs without
the necessary safeguards as are presumed
to be prescribed by law.
Mr.. Il. ". Harper, president of the local
pharmaceutical society, is one OF the most
ardent adherents Of the passage OF strin-
gent legisl alton regarding the reckless
practices jndulged in by certain druggists,
and with the cooperation of the Bar
Association he viii endeavor at the next
session of Congress to secure the passage
OF d bill introduced at the last session,
which 1t ie claimed by It's trainers will
greatly reduce the sale Of poisons and con-
sequently cause a falling off in suicides
from the use of morphine, cocaine, and
other deadly drugs s.
The times., 1897-08-08
To Speak at. Frederick.

Hon. B. Fl. Warner, DR.. William C.
Boetler, Col. Bingham, and Profs. Moore
and Morse have been selected to address
the annual celebration OF the agricultural
institute of Frederick county, Maryland, at
the famous resort Braddock Heights, near
Frederick city, Friday, August 13. This is
the most prosperous agricultural Institute
and one of the most popular annual gather
ings held in Western Maryland.
The times., 1897-08-08
A New Negro Newspaper.

Messrs. E. v. Davis and R. s. Laus, two
enterprising young colored men of this
city, have published new paper, called the
National fro A merican Independ dent.
They have taken for their motto, Jus
tice, Protection and Industry" This latest
addition to the ranks of colored journ alism
is bound by no party interests, and is
claimed to he printed solely for the in
terest and general welfare of the race. The
first issue, which contains the portraits Of
the proprietors, appeared yesterday.
The times., 1897-08-08
Permit TO Lay "a Track.

The Commissioners have ordered that a
permit be granted to H. p. Gilbert TO lay
temporary flat-rail single track from
his premises on K street, near Thirty
sixth street, TO the Potomac River. This
is done in order to facilitate the work of
moving the stone barges Of Mr.. Gilbert,
and the track is to be laid under the ap-
proval and inspection OF the engineer
department, and is to be removed at the
expiration of 100 days and the ground
restored to its original condition.
The times., 1897-08-08
PoLICEoiEN EAT MELON.
Commissioner Wight's Compliment
to the Forth Precinct Officers.

to the Forth Precinct Officers.
Commissioner Wight, In his investigating
tours, went down into the Fourth precinct
last Friday, and under the conduct OF Ia
trolmaE Herbert inspected the police work
OF the precinct He was taken over the
station h5use by Sta5ionkeeper George Sol
lers, and expressed himself as pleased
with the way In which things were run In
the precinct.
After leaving the station the ComIbis-
Ioner went 10 the Seventh street wharf
In few minutes Stafionkeeper Sollers re-
ceiyed a large ice-cold watermelon, which
the bearer stated was for Mr.. Sollers,
Patrol Driver Baker, Patrolmen Hutctiin-
son and Herbert. When the men in their
carving reached the interior Of the luscious
melon they were surprised TO find at the
end OF the plug the card of Commissioner
John B. Wight.
The times., 1897-08-08

The Government stamp on distillers'
whisky bottled in boud merely attests
identity, but cannot protect customers
like the personal responsibility assumed
by Chr. Xander 1908 Tth ST. for Whistles
bottled from his carefully selected stock
as to age, quality, wholesomeness and all
seuce Of fnsel impurities.
The times., 1897-08-08
1serloor-NeIg Building
Innings.

100 pieces more of
3l-inch Lawn Lining.
in all colors. .....3 7-8c
Silk and Satin-fn-
ished Lawn Lining,
in all colors. ......6Ac
SOC quality Fine.
Fast Black 36-iuch
Soft-inished Silk
Percaline ............17c
29c Genuine Inn
ported Haircloth, 10
inches wide, in gray
and black............19c
The times., 1897-08-08
DESERTED BY HIS WIFE.
Reason George Refnfels Gives for
Asking Divorce.

George Relnfels yesterday applied for a
divorce from Mary Beinfels, alleging de
seItfon as the grounds for separation.
The parties were married Ia Baltimore
county, August FL, 1889, by the Rev
Father Damer, OF st Joseph's Roman
Catholic Church. The complainant AYERS
that in November, S94. the wife willfully
deserted and abandoned him while resld-
ing in this city, and despite his efforts ta
locate her he has been unsuccessful. The
petitioner prays that he be given an alb
solute divorce aad the custody of the two
Children
The times., 1897-08-08
1st floor Bargain Count
erS-

1st floor Bargain Count
500 pieces of very fine
Lace and Satin Stripe
Victorias. In this lot
you'll find a hundred
or more of pretty styles
and colorings, some
loud and gaudy. Others
neat and attractive,
printed on plain white
and tinted grounds;
the colors are warrant
ed to stand Fahren-
heit water heat. For
mer price II u Csc
The times., 1897-08-08
1strIoor-New Building.
Hosiery.

We have taken all
our Tan, Brown and
Oxblood Hose that
we have in the house,
consisting of the fin
est Lisle and Genuine
Maco Y arms, all sizes,
all weights, all quali-
ties of SOC, 39c, 35c,
25c, and 19c. Every
pair II I-2c
We have made a
special lot of all odds
and ends of Misses
and Children's Hose,
in Fast Blacks, con-
sisting of broken lots
of all varieties of Soc,
soc, and 25c goods,
and put tn EN- on the
counter az IT.
every size in this
lot
The times., 1897-08-08
Iss floor Bargain Count
erS

Iss floor Bargain Count
Choice of 25o pieces
Extra Fine Wash
Goods, consisting of
Genuine I m p or t e d
Dimities, Lace Plaid
Chantilly Lawns, in
two and three tone
prints; the finest
American Organdies,
4o-inch Grass Linen
Skirting and many
other fine sheer wash
materials which sold
from II Hc to 25c a
yard ..................7Zc
The times., 1897-08-08
Huckster,s License Not stolen.

Detective Horne returned from Baltimore
yesterday and stated that Anton Phiscatt.
who was arrested on complaint of James
Cassapant, charging him with the lar
ceny of huckster's license, had proven
that he was not guilty when the case was
heard before United States Commissioner
Rogers. Ee had turned the license over
to u friend, who had failed to return it
to the owner.
The times., 1897-08-08
Cannot String the Wire.

The Commissioners yesterday notified
President A. E. Randle. of the Capital Rail
way Company, that, in the opinion Of the
attorney for the District, they cannot
grant his request TO string an overhead
trolley on the Navy Yard bridge. The re-
quest was made last month, and the Com
missioners referred the matter to Attorney
Thomas for an opinion
The times., 1897-08-08
Berkeley Yard-wide Fine White Cambria,
Lonsdale finish 78C
1strloor-New Building.
Dress Goods.

3S-iuch Atwood
Navy Storm Serge.
Worth 39c .......25c
45-inch Imported
Fine Imperial Serge,
in different shades of
navy. ........-39c
3S-inch Black Fig
ured M o h a ir and
Serge. Worth 29c.
.................--.19c
38-inch Plain Black
Mohair, with bright
luster ..25c
45-inch Imported
ID i a gona al Luster
Serge .-.....--......45c
45-iuch All-w o1
Imported Silk finish
ed Henrietta. acc.
45-inch Fine Inn
ported Imperial Navy
Blue Serge. 39c
The times., 1897-08-08
Tvpewriters to Be Exa mined.

Secretary Gage has directed Mr.. De
Land, OF lis office, to hold an examina-
ton to ascertain the proficiency of the
stenograpbers and typewriters in the en-
pioy of the department. 1t is said that
there are many in the Treasury building
not thoroughly qualified to do important
stenographic work
The times., 1897-08-08
The BeIIe view Hotel.

An excellent place TO stop off at-two
minutes ride past Cabin John Bridge. Mr..
John l.. Schmitz date OF Cabin John Hotel
knows Just how to run roadhouse. 1t
The times., 1897-08-08
Sd floor-New Building.
Uphois

All II a m M O c K S
w b i C b were S1.50,
s1.75 a n d s.. 90.
Choice. CSC
All H a m III O C k S
which were S1.25 and
75c. Choice.........39c
Wire Pillow Sham
Holders, W a l n Ii t
frames. ...........12 I-2c
5-4 White or Color
ed Oilcloth, Potter's
ke. II I-2c a yard.
The times., 1897-08-08
WASHINGTON Law AID CLAIMS COMPAsT
Rooms s Ct, 47e La. ave. NV.

This company VIII purchase Real Estate.
the title to which is defective or in dis
pute or Will clear up said titles for the
owners. VIII pay back taxes at a discount.
WIN furnish bonds in criminal and civil
cases. Win act as receiver, assign ee,
guard an or trustee VIII prosecCte claims
OF ell kinds and VIII BUY AND SELL such
as are asSi enable
Street and Steam Railroad Accident ,
Cases Specially. No charge for Consul
tatlon. Financial Assistance Furnished to
Liugants On Reasonable Terms.
Telephone No. 1llS. JOHNG. G.SLATER,
Jy1-tr President
The times., 1897-08-08

$4,000 yards of
French Zephyrettes
and Extra Fine Dress
Ginghams, represent
ing neat and large
plaids, stripes, checks
and plain shades, in
light and dark color
ings, suitable for Ia
dies dresses, wrap
pers and children 5
school outfits, colors
absolutely fast. II Hc
to I8c values. 5Ac
The times., 1897-08-08
1strioor-New Building.
Linens.

10-yard pieces of
20-inch Cotton Bird
eye ............... ..33c
2 cases of Bleached
a n d Unbleached
Twilled T o w e i
ing ..........
200 doz. Plaid and
c o1ore e d Bordered
Fringed Napkins Is
inches square. e........2c
10 pieces c re a m
Irish Table Damask,
% inches wide aud
w a IT a n t e d pure
llnen................39C
The times., 1897-08-08

Sea Island and Windsor Percale, yard wide in figures
and stripes..... $1,000. Hc
The times., 1897-08-08

Fruit of the Loom Fine Bleached Muslin ........6a

1st floor Bargain Count
The times., 1897-08-04
pOseurS.

Why, In the course Of human events
does IT become necessary for an author who
has done some really creditable work to
stop ana examine himself in the looking
glass to see what the effect has been on
his character?
This spiritual x-ray examination has
afflicted many of our native authors of
tie, and the most unhappy feature of it is
that the complaint attacks them at an.
earlier and earlier age. If man who has
feen writing artistic books for thirty years
gets intoxicated with success at sixty so
that he thinks that he is the only person
in the world worth attending to, 1t is
bearable, but when youth who has writ
ten one successful book dranes himself in
that book and poses like a tailor's model
before the public, trying TO live up to the
character injUdicious admirers have given
him, he is committing literary suicide, and
lie had better realize this fact before ne
goes TO do IT. it is law OF the universe
that when a head is enlarged beyond its
normal size the quality Of the brains N
the head is apt 20 Geteriorate.
When Solomon remarked that OF max
ing many books there was no end and much
study was WEAKNESS of the flesh, he had
probably been reading some learned AMI
artistic soreed on Books Which Have
Manufactured Ne" There are certain
publications which make it their business
to encourage this sort Of thing. and the
author who really enjoys turning himself.
inside out for the benefit Of the public is
their boon and their blessing. IF they can
get hold OF man who has written ene or
more books, and who viii sit down sociably
and tell them all about his early life and
his bringing ur. and what he thought OF
his mother, and how he happened TO meet
his wife, and the people who made him
want TO be great moral force in the
world, and how many chiIls he had when
he sent his first pin-feathered poem out
intothe world and W whatsnrtof breakfast he
found most digestible before calling on his
Muse, they are happy, and SO is the man.
And the unfortunate author who objects
to detailing his most sacred feelings and
emotions for sheir benefit is usually de-
nounced as a bear. and all sorts Of stories
are told OF the poor mans actions when
he has been harassed to insanity by these
coyotes OF literature who want Co pick his
The times., 1897-08-04
Poison Bars.

1t is time TO can a halt on the indiscrimi-
nate sale OF poisons in the District of CoIum-
bia. At least there is one grave in our
territory Uhat would be unopened and un-
occupied II ap0theeaHes were permitted
TO sell poisons only on physicians pre-
scriptions Under the existing order of
things we do not blame the apothecaries.
There is not 3 doubt that they would be
glad Of 2 law which would compel them
TO greater restrictions.
As things stand at present almost any
body can walk into a drug store and buy
the equivalent of a ticket TO perditiou
This Is wrong. Poisonous drugs should be
sold only on the prescription OF a known
physician and then should not be renewable
The right TO regulate the sale OF poisons
In the District ought o be within the
police powers OF the Commissioners, but
Il appears that it is not. The Health
Officer has some jurisdiction, but il must
he exercised within the limitations OF the
authority conferred by the Congress.
This is al wrong 1t does not take
a Federal statute to authorize man 10
save tie life OF a drowning person In
these times Of Mckinley prosperity there
ere thousands Of lives in great peril from
their own Disappointment and despair. A
nickel dropped in the apothecary slot VIII
90 the rest. There should be found a
remedy The Commissioners have large
and, IN some directions. autocratic powers.
Whether there is law for it or not, they
ought 10 stretch those powers and forbid
the sale OF poisons without a physicians
prescription.
The times., 1897-08-04

We havclcssons 20 learn both in courtesy
and diplomacy from our good friends, the
japanese. The other day the Mikado's min
lister TO Mexico, according to a press dis
patch, observed that his government had
nothing brt the friendiest feelings toward
the United States, and, in fact, regarded
the great Western republic as the mother
who hadfcrne it INTO the family OF modern
that supposing this country should guar
antee the rights Of the japanese now In
the Hawaiian Islands, Japan would view
tie anU eHation of that country TO this one
with feelings OF satisfaction.
There is modern and even American
common sense in that sort OF talk, and
II our arrangements with Japan could be
settled on such basis there need be
no trouble ina the process As far as we
can learn, a majority OF the Mkado's
subjects living In Hawaii are held under
a system. OF contract labor which is quite
obnoxious 10 the laws and standards OF
America When we annex the islands
these serIs win be freed from that con-
dition Their present one may be more
consistent with the views and interests
Of the Sugar Trust, but contract labor is
not in harmony with American sentiment
OF Law and viii have to go.
Most of our native opposition TO the
proJecl of annexation arises from this fact
There are several American interests, hold
ing estates in Hawaii. under agreeable
conditions Of japanese semi-slave labor
They g not want to surrender that ad-
vantage; but they viii have to. Once
the islands are in our possession, labor viii
be free and honored as it is among the
masses Of American citizenship. What
better could japan ask?