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The evening times., 1897-01-29
AFTER DR.. DUHBAR's MONEY
Suit Against Him for Care of
ROOSterS and Chickens.
ALSO FOR NURSING HIM
Claims Coming in Against the $751;
900 Awarded by Cougress-The
Plaintiff Insists That the De-
fendant Has Contracted a Debt for
the Care Of Poultry and Himself.

The $4,000 awarded by Congress, in
response 20 the efforts OF DIR. Alexander
Dunbar, to Emmert, Dunbar & Co., for
work done on the streets here twenty five
years ago, was called upon by Sydney
Maltby, OF Langdon, today to pay
fof keeping tive TousterS and live hens for
the Goctor at Langdon. 1t was in a suit
before Judge Scott in magistrates court
at the FendaH building
Dr. dunbar has been steadily fighting for
his rights for many years. His claim had
come 10 resemble that OF the late wflIiam
McGarrahan in age, justice and patience.
District Auditor Petty had made a thor
ough examination OF the case and pro-
nOunced it entirely Just demand, but the
Commissioners said they had no power to
pay Congress must pass bill.
DIR. Dunbar then pressed for a hearing
before Congress and after much hard work
secured the passage OF bill late in De-
cember last, allowing him the claim.
Since that was accomplished DR.. Dunbar's
former partners and various other persons
have been trying to get hold OF part OF
the money.
The suit was for $240, alleged to be
due to Sidney Maltby, Of Langdon for
services to DR.. Dunbar, including board,
washing, and nursing.
DIR. Dunbar. with his son, Mr.. Z. s. G.
Dunbar. the weIl-known artist, was pres
ent to answer the claim. He was repre-
scented by Col. ". 2. Wood Quite num-
Der OF witnesses were in attendance
Judge Scott called the case shortly
after / O'Clock and Mr.. Maltby said two
or three Of his witnesses had gone out OF
town, and asked a continuance.
Col. Wood, as attorney for DR.. Dunbar,
said he would leave the question of con-
unuance to the court He wanted. how
ever, an itemized account for the al
legged services. Mr.. Maltby proposed to
furnish these at once, and this was finally
settled
The items as read by Judge Scott were
for board, etc, of DR. Dunbar for fourteen
months at $50 a month, $3.50: for mainten-
ance Of two roosters for seventeen months,
SlT; and for maintenance OF five hens for
five months, So; for hack service, $50;
for services as nurse, six months, SIS.
There was a credit OF S195.
It was finally agreed THAT the case should
go over till 2 p. m. tomorrow.
The evening times., 1897-01-29
KILLED BY A COAC HMAN,
The Man Then Tried TO Mu rder the
Woman's Children.

Chicago, Jan. 29.-Albert Cunning, q
coachman, shot and instantly killed Mrs.
Mary Benning at her home, 4036 State
street. this morning He then attempte j to
shoot the woman's two boys, and, failing,
shot himself in the breast, infhcting fatal
wound.
The police claim that Cunning was jeal-
GUS of Mr. BenniDg, but the latter, who Is
the proprietor of a large livery stable, says
that his wife was afraid of Cunning, and
that Cunning attempted to kill her some
time ago, Cummings home is said to be in
Cincinnati, but little else is known of him.
About year ago he roomed at the house
Of Mrs. Benning when she lived with her
husband at Thirty-ninth and Dearborn
streets.
According to the police, Cunning at that
time had an undue liking for Mrs. Benz ming,
and she forced him to leave the house. He
then attempted to kill her, wounding her in
the arm and head. He made his escape,
and was never captured. 1t is said Mrs.
Benning had not seen him from that time
until he appeared at her home this morning
The evening times., 1897-01-29
LINCOLN AT SCHOOL.
a SchouImate OF the Presid ent Tells
of His Early Life.

Mr.. George n. Yenowine contributes q
the February St Nicholas Mr.. Yenowine
quotes the following from an old man named
Austin GOIlaher, who went to school with
the Emancipator: Lincoln was an unusally
bright boy, and he made good progress in
his books, better than almost anyone else
in school ;and he studied very hard although
he was young He would get spice-wOOd
bushes and hack them up on a log, and put a
few OF them in the fire at time to make
a light for him to read his books by. 1t did
not make very good light, but it was all
he had at night Young Lincoln was never
good-loOking He was angular and awk-
ward His mother was a rather slim
woman OF medium height. Tom Lincoln,
his father, was tall Abe was not very
much like him, for Tom Lincoln had d
fuller face. and was OF heavier build"
In answer to a question as to LiDcUln's
brothers or sisters, the old man frightened
I'D and said, "Oh, yes, he had a sister.
Her name was Sally. and she was about
my age. That was one reason why 1
thought so much of Abe. But when the
Lincolns moved to Indiana, did not say
good by to either Of them.
II next heard OF Lincoln several years
afterward. twas said that he would make
rails during the summer, and thus earn
money to 90 to school. Then 1 heard no
more OF Lincoln, until he was nominated
for President Itold the boys thatno matter
what happened, 1 was gong to vote for
Abe 1 said was going to vote for him
if it was the last act of my life. because
/ had played with him when toy, and
was glad he had gone up in the world; and
did vote for himr' said the old man.
The evening times., 1897-01-29
MAKEUP OF The PARADE
Those Who Will Appear in the Line
on March A.
The Carlisle Indians VIII Be Here,
Also the Original Fremont AS
sociation OF Pittsbu re.

Chairman B. II. Warner, of the committee
on civic organizations, this morning re-
| eeived very encouraging communication
| from Capt. r. ii. Pratt, OF the Tenth Penn
sylvania Cavalry, superintendent OF the
Government Indian School, at Carlisle, in
reference to the participation OF the red
menin the inaugural parade Capt. Pratt
heartily indorsed the scheme OF Gen. Porter
and Mr.. Warner, which has heretofore been
given in The Times In regard to this novel
feature OF the parade.
1T will be a most impressive feature, as
well as timely and highly educational, for
9th Indians and whites" says the superin-
tendent. Upon the advice OF the Commits
sloner of Indian Affairs, who, with secre-
tary Francis, is favorable TO the plan, steps
will be taken to carry the idea into effect,
SO that the matter may now be considered
definitely settled, that the aborigines will
be represented in the line of march for the
first time in the history of maUgurations.
Gen. Pratt states that four companies,
with their own band. about 260 in all. win
be able TO come, all OF them being able to
march in good form either in platoons or
companies. His idea is that there snail also
be delegations OF wild Indians, or those Of
those OF the Westerntr tribes who are regard
ed as wild, who shall march mounted Inn
medIately in front Of the school force,
headed by one OF their own chiefs. Also
to allow them to wear their own peculiar
costumes and carry emblems of industry,
as was done IN the big Chicago parade, so
as to give the effect of dignity rather than
of a circus performance a few days of
drilling would enable them TO appear in
proper form. As for bringing the Carlisle
boys here, the expense will be very small,
as they will remain in the cars, brilg their
own lunches and return the same night.
A delegation Of representatives OF the
Blaine Club Of Cincinnati called at inaugu-
raj Headquarters this morning with Con-
gresham BromweIl to secure location for
300 men during the inaugural ceremonies.
Tie National Fremont Association Of Pitts
burg "a, organized during the first Re
publican campaign, has, through its secre-
tary, Ma jor K. H Long, asked to have head
quarters assigned to tile association for
inaugural week.
Blanks which have recently been sent
out to various clubs which have expressed
their desire TO participate in the parafe
are beginning to come in with the informa-
ton sought Among the first are the
Mckinley Tariff League, of Washington,
seventy-five man, and the Irving Z. Wag-
ner Pioneer Club, of Bristol, Pa, with
fifty men, Capt. John s. Price in COM
mand. The Columbian Club, Of Balti-
more, have expressed their intention OF
being present at the Inauguration, and re-
quest has been sent them by Chairman
Warner to join in the pa rade with their band
and 400 members.
The evening times., 1897-01-29
REACHED AN AGREEMENT.
Hearing Of Promoters Of Rapi'
Transit i'm East Washington.

Hea ring Of Promoters of Rapid
Transit i'm East Washington.
A number Of gentlemen representing the
East Washington Electric Traction Railroad
Company and Congressman Coffin and
william A Meloy, Of the Washington and
Marlboro road, appeared before the House
District Committee this morning and talked
over the bill chartering the former com
pany, which has passed the Senate, and is
now before the House District Committee.
and the proposed amendments to the latter
bill.
Mr. Blair and other gentlemen represent
ing the East Washington read. objected to
the proposition Of the Washington and
MarIbc-o road people to tack on an amend
Tnent to the formers bill, allowing the lat
ter to use their bridge and tracks, for the
reason that il might hamper the passage
or the bill 1t this late day in the session.
Such an amendment, it was contended,
should be put on the Washington and Marl-
bor0 bill.
After a good deal Of discussion Mr. Mere
nith proposed that the East Washington
Company permit an amendment OF its bill
90 allow the Washington and Marlboro road
to use their bridge and trackage to enter
the city az the Eastern Branch and Penn
ayIyania avenue
This was at once agreed to by both
sides, and the committee will meet again
on "Wednesday next when the amendment
~in probably be adopted.
The evening times., 1897-01-29
mrs. TAYLOR'S DIAMONDS
A Society Lady Has Lost or Had
Stolen $500 Brooch.
She Attended a Dance at the Ma
tional Rifles Arnory and the
Jewel Disappeared.

Detectives Lacey and Helan are search
ing today for a handsome diam ond
studded brooch, valued at $500, which
was lost or stolen from Mrs. Chatrield
Taylor, a wealthy visitor from Chicago,
on last Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Taylor was the guest OF Mrs Bow
man, at No. 1901 7 street northwest, and
on Wednesday evening, with party of
friends, she attended soiree dansante at
the National Rifles Armory.
During the evening the diamonds in the
brooch glistened from Mrs. TIA ylor's dress,
where the ornament was fastened by a
golden pin.
/ ne valuable piece of jewelry was not
missed until Mrs. Taylor reached her
friends house. Early on the following
morning the matter was reported to In
spector HollinbeTger, who believes the
brooch was lost from Mrs. TayloT's dress
front by the pin becoming loose.
Mrs. Taylor left for Cincinnati this
morning. .but;hcdetectives Will illcommunicate
with her if the gem is found.
The evening times., 1897-01-29
IN THE HOUSE.
Vigorous Talk About the A. & p.
r. II. Bill

Mr.. Powers iE the House today called up
the report OF the Conferees on the bill con
sututing a new corporation OF the pur-
chasers of the Atlantic and Pacific Rail
road. and explained the provisions OF the
agreement.
Mr.. Powers used the statement prepared
by the conferees OF the effects OF the con-
clusions reached by them, as the basis for
his remarks.
Mr. Terry said the report Of the conferees
should not ne adopted for the reason that it
did not sufficiently protect the creditors
of the old corporation.
Mr.. Lacey, OF Iowa, condemned the re-
port, saying it yielded every point made by
the House amendments. The bill should
be sent back to conference, with instruc-
tions TO stand by the House changes in the
Senate hill
The adoption OF the report was ad-
vocated by Mr.. Harrison of Alabama, one
of the conferees.
Mr. Powers asked the previous question
on the adoption OF the report, which was
anita gonized by Mr.. Barrett, and the
motion failed. Mr. Barrett then got the
floor
The evening times., 1897-01-29
Arrea rages of Taxes.

Senator German presented bill this
afternoon to reduce interest on arrearages
OF taxes due the District prior to July l.,
1895, to per cent per annum, instead of
the penalties interest and costs now fixed
by law. Tie relief is to apply only to par
ties who pay their taxes and assessments
prior to September 80 next.
The evening times., 1897-01-29
The SIocum statue.

The House Committee on the Library to-
day recommended favorably the bill appro-
priating $500 for the erection of an
equestrian statue in this city TO Maj Gen.
Henry W Slocum.
The evening times., 1897-01-29
MAJOR HARRIEs. PROTEST.
He Sees the commissioners About
the Crossings Measure.

President Harries, of the Metropolitan
Railway Company, called at the District
building today to see the Commissioners in
respect to the proposed measure to require
the street car companies to place flagmen
at the crossings.
Major iIarries said il was his understand
ing, as it was of President Dunlop, of the
Capital Traction Company ,theirroads being
the mostinterested, thatif they wouldagree
upon system of signals for the running of
trains, it would be approved by the Com
missioners. and that there would be no
order for flagmen. This, major Harries
said, was proposition made by the Com
missioners, the signal was adopted, and
approved, and now to his surprise the Com
missioners propose to ask Congress for
legislation to enable them to enforce the
flag order.
There have been no accidents under our
system continued the major and know
of no reason why there should be a change.
Such a bill as that proposed cannot pass
Congress-, in my opinion, but the effort to
pass it gives trouble"
The evening times., 1897-01-29
The Lampkin Church Case.

To The Editor Of The Times:
Ny attention was called to the state
ment in yesterdays Evening Times to the
effect that Rev. g G. Lamkins was dis
missed from the Mount Carmel Baptist
Church, because OF certain chsrges which
were pre- ferred against him. I desire
to say that there is not a word of truth
in the report, so far as it concerns Mount
Carmel Church. 1 was chairman of the
deacon board during the six years Rev.
Lamkins preached at Carmel, and no
charge of any kind at any time was ever
preferred against him during his stay
with u.s. He was not dismissed from our
church; he resigned, and made the church
q present of $50 on back salary. In justice
to him 1 think these facts should be
known. Very respectfully,
L. T. RUFFIN,
nOnt Arran
The evening times., 1897-01-29
4 CABLE TO YOKOHAMA.
TlaBs said to Have Been Prepared
for It's CONSTRUCTION.

San Diego. Cal, Jan. 29.-It was given
out yesterday that Edward Rambo and
c. A. Grfscom, New York, whopurchased
lao acres OF land at Point Iona last week,
were the advance representatives of the
Pacific Cable Company, Of New York,
which proposes to lay a cable from San
Diego to Yokohoma, via Honolulu. Plans
are now in the hands OF an architect here for
q stone building on the Point. TO be used
as the American terminus of the cable
Surveyors went over to the Point yester-
day and selected site. A photographic
survey, made four years ago, shows that
the land falls away very rapidly from the
shore. leaving little surf and no current. A
private message says Griscom has gone TO
Honolulu to secure land for cable station.
The evening times., 1897-01-29
ELPHoNZo YoUNGs co.

Only way to know that
you're paying too much for
Elgin Creamery Butter,
which is, perhaps. not near
as delicious as ours, is to
try a pound of it-let our
wagon deliver it to you.
There isn't another dealer
in town who is in the posi-
tion we are-for we have
our own creamery in Elgin,
Illinois. A few cents saved
on each pound is a big
saving in season.
Elph0nzo YOungs Co.,
Wholesale ard Retail Grocers.
426 9th ST, Bet. D and E.
'Phone IS
The evening times., 1897-01-29
NEW YoRK's CUSTOM HOUSE.
The House Committee Accepts an
fI, LIN, GifRa

The Hou Sc Committee Accepts an
Invitation to Inspect Sites.
The House Committee on Public Build
ings and Grounds today discussed the
Senate bill providing for the New York
custom house.
The committee has received and ac-
cepted an invitation from the New York
Produce Exchange to visit New York at a
date to be hereafter named, to investi-
gate.the proposed sites-the one now occu-
pied by the present custom house and the
proposed location on Bowling Green.
A favorable report on the bill appro-
priating 100000 for a public building
at Streator, H., was ordered.
The evening times., 1897-01-29
A DeeD Waterway.

IL the amendment to the sGndry civil
bill, of which Senator Davis Of Minnesota
today gave notice, goes through, the initial
steps will be taken looking toward the
construction of a deep waterway from the
great lakes to the Atlantic tidewater, in
accordance with the recent report OF the
deep waterway commission, sent to Con-
Ercss by the President. The amendment
eppropriates 81 80 600 for the necessary
surveys and examinations.
The evening times., 1897-01-29
SHOTS FOLLOWED A QUARREL
a Cleveland Man Atte mpts Wife
Murder and Then Kills Himself.

Cleveland, Ohio, Jan. 29.-Shortly after
3 O'Clock this morning willard Cotton,
fifty-four years of age, of No. ia Sibley
street, shot and almost instantly killed
his wife, Clarissa, aged fifty-two, and
shot himself in the head. He died in half
an hour.
Cotton came home at 3 O'Clock and en-
tered the bedroom occupied by his wife
and her daughter, Mrs. Gertrude HauSch,
of Perry, Ohio, who came to Cleveland yes-
terday, with her two children, to visit her
mother and stepfather Mrs. Cotton and
her husband quarreled and he threw lamp
at her.
They then went TO the dinin groom, off
the bedroom, and other occupants at once
heard sounds of a quarrel
No one knows what took place between
them, but soon shot was heard. Cotton
had fired revolver at his wife, the bullet
striking her between tire shoulders The
man then turned the weapon on himself,
and fired a bullet into his own head.
The evening times., 1897-01-29
Changes in the Bill.

The bill pending in Congress ito regulate
the sale of poisons in the District would,
if enacted in it's present form, discriminate
against surgeons in the army, navy and
marine hospital service, who are authorized
topractice medicine without license. The
Commissioners have accordingly recon-
mended changesinitsp phraseology TO remedy
the defects
The evening times., 1897-01-29
More sympathy for the Cubans,

Dover, Del, Jan. 29.-Both houses of the
assembly yesterday unanimously adopted
a resolution extending sympathy TO the
Cubans in Their efforts to throw off the
bonds OF tyrannical government" They
condemned the brutal manner in which
the war is being done, and requested the
Senators and Representatives. in Congress
GO use their best efforts tosecure a cessation
OF hostilities. and the freedom of the island.
The evening times., 1897-01-29
CnlIided With a Snow PInw

Rochester, n. Y, Jan. %. Word was re-
ceived at an early hour this morning that
a serious freight wreck had occurred on the
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad
near Leroy. The general officers of the
company in this city refuse to give out the
particulars. It is learned that a snow
plow and a freight train came together,
and that at least five men were injured,
two of them seriously.
The evening times., 1897-01-29
AN OHIO TOWN In FLAMES
The Loss Will Probably Be Very
Heavy.
Property Destroyed in Other Sec-
mates OF a Boa riding School.

Athens, Ohio, Jan. %. Reports have been
received here that the town of Albany is
burning. There is no direct communication
with the place, which is off the railroad.
The loss is said to be heavy, but no partlcu-
lars can be learned as yet Albany is a
village OF about 500 people, situated in tie
coal country OF Vinton county.
The evening times., 1897-01-29
The Libel Case Continue ed

The case of criminal libel, brought by
Miss Mollie V. Grimes, of Anacostia, gainst
Mrs. Lizzie Mayberry, as told in The Morn
ing Times, was called in Judge Miller's
court this morning Mr. James l.. Pugh,
Jr, who appeared for Mrs. Mayberry, stat
ed that his client was not ready for trial,
and Prosecutor Mullowny agreed to let
the case go over until next Wednesday.
The evening times., 1897-01-29
1880 Vermont Avenue.

To the Editor of The Evening Times:
Permit me to correct a statement rela-
tive to Rev. Lampk1n being expelled from
the Mount Carmel Baptist Church on charges
the same as made against him at the Salem
Baptist Church. 1t is untrue. He was not
expelled from Mount Carmel Baptist Church.
L.. G.. FLETCHER, Sr.,
Ex-Church Clerk
The evening times., 1897-01-29
TO PROMOTE ARBITRATION.
senator Bacon Offers Resolution to
That Effect,

The following is the text OF the joint res
olution introduced today by Senator Bacon,
of Georgia, and referred to the Committee
on Foreign Relations:
Resolved, That the United States of
America deprecates war and desires tie
maintenance of peace and friendship with
all the world, and that this desire is not
limited to their relations with any one ma
ton, but extends to their relations with all
the nations of the earth, whether the
same be great or small, strong or weak.
Resolved, furt her, That 60 the end
that these relations ofpeace and amity now
happily existing between them and all
nations may be perpetually preserved, and
that wars may be discouraged, and as far
as practicable, made impossible, the United
States favor the principle and practice of
international arbitration for the settle
ment of all questions in difference be-
tween them and any other nation, which
they may fail to adjust by treaty or dipfo-
matte negotiation
The evening times., 1897-01-29
MR.. EDMONSTON,s FUNERAL.
The Remains Laid to Rest in Oak
Hill Cemetery.

The funeral OF Charles Edmonston, who
died on Tuesday at his home, No. 927 II
street northwest, was held from his late
residence at O'Clock this afternoon, and
was largely attended by friends and rela-
tives of tile deceased.
The services were in charge OF Mr.. Forrest
A Chick, of Hopewell, n. j., longtime
friend OF the Edmonston family, anda MEM
Der OF the old-style Baptist congregation,
with which Mr. EdmonSton was AFFILIATED
during nearly his entire life. Interment
was made in the family lot at Oak Hill Gem
eterY.
The evening times., 1897-01-29
Captured a Policy Player,

Alfred Kane, colored, known to the police
as a professional policy runner, was cap
tured about noon today by Detective Wat
son as he was about to cross Long Bridge
to jackson City. Policy writings and Sc
in small change were found on the prisoner,
who was locked up at No. 4 police station.
The evening times., 1897-01-29
Frnzen stiff Near Last Chance

Hazleton, Pa, Jan. 29.-The BODY or
James Need, of Locust Gap, was found fro-
zen stiff on lonely path near Last Chance,
Washery, Wednesday. The body wasunder
a coat of snow and ice, and it is not known
how long it had; been there. Need was
tbirty-five years OF age and unmarried.
The evening times., 1897-01-29
Riu for Partition Filed

A bill for partition by sale of lot 81,
square 1896; lot 80, square 176; lot 90,
square IS; lot Z and part of lot 8, square
302, and lots 72, 73 and IA, square 359,
was filed this afternoon by Charles Early
against Halle j. Manley. The property is
part Of the estate of the late Henrietta j.
Early Messrs- Gordon & Gordon repre-
sent Mr.. Early
The evening times., 1897-01-29

The Effort to Conciliate Dissatis-
fled Members Proved Futile

Pittsburg, Jan. 90. The American Res-
semer Association, or billet pool, went INTO
session this morning. The special commit
tee appointed to conciliatc dissatisfied
members reported that they had seen all
firms.
Some refused to enter any agreement
whatever while others would entertain Lo
proposition, except that of selling their
tonnage to a new pool.
The report was discussed in heated
manner, but no final action will be taken
until late in the day. A complete dis
organization is expected by some of the
matchmaking manufacturers.
The evening times., 1897-01-29
Death of Mrs. Sophia Il. Payne

DtHtH UI M rs. SUpIIId Il, L HyIV.
Mrs. Sophia E. Payne, wife of W. @.
Payne, of the Butler Infantry Corps, died
at her home, No. 2701 Dumbarton ave-
nue., at an early hour this morning. The
funeral will take place from the family
residence tomorrow morning, and the
remains taken to Warrenton, Va, for in
far