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The times., 1897-07-14
BOARD OF GUARDIANS.
John w. Douglas Elected Clerk 10
Succeed Mr.. ParkmaD.

A special meeting of the bOa:d OF chill
Gren's guardians was held yesterday after
uoon to elect d clerk for the board, who
VIII report to Agent 5. S. Parkman. This
action follows the promotion OF Mr.. Park
man as agent of the board, TO fill tn"
vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr..
H. C. Lewis, who was some time ago
appointed superintendent or charities lor
the District.
President William Redin Woodward was
in the chair, the other memhers present
being Mrs poolttte, Mrs MacFarlane ,Aessrs.
Miller, Cook and Mann.
Superintendent of Charities Lewis was
also present.
There We're several applicants for the
position, but, after considering the quail
fiCations OF the applicants, the board Sc
lectcd Mr.. John W. Douglas to fill tie
vacancy. Mr.. Douglas was at one time
teacher in the Home Industrial School.
The crowded condition OF the Reform
School for Girls was discussed, and as a.
result President Woodward, Vice President
Mrs. Doolittle and Agent Parkuan were
selected a committee to visit the con rent
OF tie Good Shepherd, near Baltimore, and
report at the next regular meeting as 70
the desirabilty OF that institution for the
homing of charges OF the board.
1t is probable that the committee viii
go 70 baltimore some day this week tG
make the necessary investigation.
The times., 1897-07-14
WILL OF HENRY WISE GARSETI
The American Security and Trust
Company Appointed Executor.

The VIII Of Attorney Henry Wise Gar
nett, who died at Clifton Springs, N Y,
last Saturday, was filed for probate yes
terday 1t is dated April Is, 1894, and
to it are appended four codicils dated
July 2, S94, January II. 1856, January
21, 1896, and May 1S, 1887.
The American Security and Trust Com
pany is appointed executor, and Leigh
Robinson and CorCoran Thorn are named
as guardians of the testator's min or
children. The instrument first directs
that the remains of the deviSee be Gre
mated, and the ashes inferred in Rock
Creek CemeIery at the western side OF
the grave of his wife.
The sum of Sl2 600 is placed in trust
for the benefit of the four children, Ma ria,
Ellen, Alexander and Henry, each TO re-
ceive a fourth of said amount upon at
tanning TWEEN ty-one years of age The
fuIther sum Of $4,000 is placed in
trust fer the benefit of the two daughters,
and the residue of the estate is given 70
the testator's mother, Mary F. W. Gar
nett, for life, she 10 have power to dis
pose of by will SO 600 Of the residue
Upon her death the residue is 10 be
divided among the testator'S children,
their descendants or survivors.
The times., 1897-07-14
Robinson & Cherry Co.,
18th and f Sts. n. w.
Clothes Furn sh'nEs- Hats shoes.
The - ClesleS
City Brevities.

Coroner EanHnctt yesterday gave a Ger
tificate OF death in the case cf the "hl'e
infant whose body was found hoaunE III
tine river.
Representative w. c Arnold, Of the
T'wenty-eighth Pennsylvania district, was
suddenly called home Yesterday 10y "A tele-
rlmn announcing the dangerous illness Of
his wife
Frang Otis, OF Milford, Ne, Vas found
at Connecticut avenue and l. stleet ealiy
yesterday morning suffering from dc-
Hliuni treneas. He was sent TO PrCyi-
dence Hospital fcr Treatment.
Rosa Hart, the oclored girl who was
arerstei az tie Capitol by CaTitci Poh,e-
mar Sinaott was pronounced insane yes
terlay and returned 10 st. Elizabeth's
sylum.
Albert Sailing, alias Pull StallinE,
was arrested yesterday by Policeman HaT
rissn or suspicion of stealing pocketboo'i
containing S25 from Bush's store. near
the north end or the Aqueduct Bridge
Catherine Graves yesterday filed peti-
tioa for divorce from JOHN Berkely Graves
upon the ground OF hahiuual drunkenness
A divorce was also asked for 5y Opal
l. Rosiol from James A Roston her charge
being assault and other crud treatment
TIE weekly meeting Of thcN National Cuban
League takes place at Confederate Vet
eraa II all. cJrner or Eleventh aud + streets,
tonight AZ < O'Clock All are invited to at
tend Good speaking is expected. THE
latest CUban news and prospects VIII IL.
discussed
The case of James Watkins, cOlored,
charged With having cut lanes Pennel,
Culorcd, with a Enife, at Second and c
streets southwest, was tiled before Judge
KimbaH in the police court yesterday.
Watkins pleaded guilty, and was given
a sentence OF six months in jall.
John Dent stepped upon a long, Uptumet
nail at Fourteenth and q streets southeast
yesterday, and il penetrated his foot for
distance Of nearly two inches. He
was taken To the Washington Asylum Hos
pital In the Fifth precinct patrol wagon
fcr treatment, und from thence to his
nome, No. 1904 Sixteenth street south
east.
William Payne, coIored, was arrested
yesterday afternoon toy Detective Hilmariiu
and Policeman Houghlan and Is held at
No. j station while an attempt is being
made % find tie owner OF handsome pair
OF gold eyeglasses, which Payne was try
Ing 20 dispose OF when arrested Payne
stated uiat his sister gave him the glasses.
V hich was found 10 be untrue, ana he Is
being held while an invest igatiou is beng
U.adc.
The times., 1897-07-14
CHANGES AMONG POLICEMEN
Appointments, Promotions and Re-
tirementS Announced.
Five Vacancies Filled and Four o.
ary- List of the Lucky Ones.

Major Moore yesterday afternoon made
a batch Of appointments, promotions, and
retirements OF policemen.
Those retired on pensions Of $50 per
month were: r. NJ. Harlow, on duty at
the Baltimore and Ohio depot; H. c. Wan
nall, stationed at the city poStoffice, and
James Mulloy. at the District building,
wEich, with the dismissal OF Policenla n
j. j. Sullivan, left five vacancies to lie
filled, and four promotions from class /,
at 81 3 per month, to class >, at $50, To
be made.
Those promoted to the $50 class are:
Poncemep j. L. Sprinkle, First precinct;
Edward Murphy, Eighth; John Brennan,
Sixth, anG j. y. Hebrew Ninth.
The new policemen appoiA ted yesterday
afternoon are:
Alfred O. Girard, born in South Carolina;
height, six feet, two and one-half inches;
weight, 209 pounds
Elliott W. Mendenhall, born in Virginia
height, five feet, ten inches; weight, les
pounds.
Herman Holz, born in Germany; height,
five feet, ten and three-quarter inches;
weight, 163 pounds
Joseph DAILY, born in Ireland; height,
five feet, ten and one-haf inches; weight,
1S5 pounds
The Gew patrolmen will be assigned to
prc'!ncts and go on duty Friday morning
Another appointment to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation Of Private M
L May, OF the Second precinct, viii
probably be made today.
Alfred o. Girard, the gigantic South
CaTolinian, appointed yesterday, viii be
one Of the finest-Iooking men on the force
The times., 1897-07-14
MARTIN PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
Alleged DefauIting Treasurer of
COLUMBIAN University in Court,

Robert II Martin, the forrcer secretary
and treasurer Of Columbian University
whose alleged defalcdtion of S13,95O of
the university's funds was announced and
created such sensation several mon tbs
ago, was brought before Judge Cole, sitting
in criminal court No. 2, for arraignment
yesterday.
lie was represented by Attorney \. A
Lipscomh Martin himself, neatly dressed
and presenting prosperous. well-fed ap-
pearance, did not take the chair usually
provided Tor prisoners at the side of the
attorney, but sat on one side Of the court
room among the spectators, While his
counsel pleaded for him
When the case was announced LAWYER
Lipsconlb arose and said that he would
waive the usual reading of the indictment
and would enter plea of not guilty.
THAT is all, them stated Assis slant
District Attorney Shillington 1T Will
not be necessary to renew Mr Martin s
bond, as his present security is valid Until
the case is finally disposed off,
This closed the proceedings. and Mr..
Martin left the court, followed by his at
torney.
The times., 1897-07-14
Reasons why ChamherIain's Collie,
Cholera, and Diarrhoea Rem.
pdv Is the Best

1. Because it affords almost instant 70.
lief In case Of pain in the stomach, colo
and cholera morbus-
g Because it is the only remedy that
never fails In the most severe cases of
dysentery and diaTrhoea.
8. Because it is the only remedy that
will cure chronic diarrhoea.
4. Because it is the only remedy that
will prevent bilious collie.
g. Because it is the only remedy that
will cure epidemical dysentery
g. Because it is the only remedy that
can always be depended upon in cases
of cholera infantum.
z. Because it is the most prompt and
most reliable medicine in use for bowel
complaints.
g. Because It produces no bad results
o. Because it is pleasant and safe TO
take.
10. Because IL has saved the lives Of
more people than any other medicine In
the world
The - and soc sizes for sale by Henry
Evans. Wholesale and Retail Druggist,
g8s r street northwest aud connectscat
avenue and S street northwest, aud Iazs
Marysand avenue northeast.
The times., 1897-07-14
The clne,natographe at River View.

The usual Wednesday trips of the steamer
Pentz, under the personal direction Of
Capt. E. s. Randall, will be made today.
These trips have grown in popularity
from week TO week. Capt. Randall is all
the time looking -out for something to
amIse the patrons of his resort, and tomOr-
row night he has arranged to give them
treat in one of the finest exhibitions
of the cinematographe ever given The
large dancing pavilion will be used for
the exhibition, after the dancing, at night
The instrument used is fine one, and
those who saw the exhibition on SUNDAY
night say that the pictures thrown upon
the screen We're more true to nature
and more lifelike in action than others
exhibited in Washington. and were de
void OF all unpleasant flickeFiug The
fcntz VIII leave her wharf today at 10
~. ard - y. m. aud win ratnra
~ 1918, .. = and 10 80 p m The
afu.issfan 20 the ginemat oEraphR ex-
hihatbHa win he free nf charge 40 AT
ea enc vleW Ereurfs TIE ciarH and
ether rue9 things af the FieH VII IL ia
eIsere etteE 50 daT
The times., 1897-07-14
RUN DOWN BY A BICYCLIST.
Five-Year-Old Harold Rupprecht
Suffers Broken Limb.

Harold RupDrecht, d five-yea r-old
youngster, was knocked down by an un-
known biGyclist at the corner of North
Capitol and H streets yesterday after
noon, sustaining a fracture Of the right
leg. The little fellow was attempting 10
cross tie street when te ian directly III
front Of the rapid approaching rider, who
was unable to steer clear of him. The
cyclist was thrown from his wheel, but
without waiting TO learn the extent of
the hoy's injuries, he remounted and rode
off. The 10y was removed TO Schafhirt's
drug store, when it was ascertained that
his leg was broken. Later he was re-
moved to his home, 10 G street north
west, where Dir. Suddarth set the frac
ture. The boys other injuries were OF
a trivial nature, and he was reported as
doing very well last night.
The times., 1897-07-14
Golden Cross Notes.

Tie officers Of Goodwill Commandery
were installed Monday night by Deputy
Grand Commander Ashford, assisted by
Grand Herald Higgins and Deputy Past
Grand Commander ConoyeE The newly
FMS aued officers are: Noble commander,
George Musson. vice noble commander,
Mildfcd E. Sherwood prelate, David F.
Harris, keeper Of eCCrCs, Edward Steer.
financial keeper OF records, Waldo q.
Perry; treasurer, B. I. Moore; herald, W.
E. Allen, waTder inner gate, Mrs. Anna
Peek; wardeT outer gate, Tyler Sherwood,
past no!le commander. John ". MuSson.
Several important business arrangements
we're made relating to the payment Of as
sessaents. The attendance wa 5 large.
The times., 1897-07-14
GENEROUS IN HER REQUESTS.
Many Washington institutions Re-
Elemhered in Mrs. Carter's VIII.

Numerous institutions are named as bene-
fieiar:es for substantial amounts in The
viii OF Mary III Carter, filed fort probate
yesterday. The instrument is dated jan
uary IL, S96, and names the American
Security and Trust Company and Charles
a James as executors. In the viii and
subsequent codicil bequests are made
as follows:
To Gorilla W. Mulliken, an aunt, $15,-
600; to John M. Bowie, Arthur 6. Bowie
and Ellen nj. Addison, cousins, $3,333
each; to Christ Hospital, Jersey City, N.
j., So 600, for the use of the Daisy"
ward; to the Dela ware Hospital, Whining
ton, $500; to the yestry of st. Paul's
p. f. Church, Washington, D. e., $1,000;
to the trustees of Rockville Academy, Rock
Vile, Md 81 900; to the Washington Home
for incurabes, $1,000, interest TO be ap-
Piled to the flames and Henrietta" ne
mortal room; TO the children OF Albert
and May r. sumner, OF Moorcstown. N j.,
5000; to st. Johns Church, Wilmington,
Del, $500; TO the diocese OF Washington
interest 10 be applied in aid Of poor
country clergymcn in the diocese, SO 600;
to the ycstry of Holy Trinity P. L
Church, Prince Georges county Md, 800,
In which James and Henrietta Mulliken are
buried, TO the vestry Of Washington par
ish $500, TO keep in order the lots of the
testatTiX and the late William Gunton
N Congressional Cemetery; to Francis NJ
DdRnel, Of New York. godchild, silver
ware; TO the reading room of the Balti-
more and Potomac Railroad Company this
city, AL books not otherwise mentioned;
to Sarah q. Mann. $500. to Franeina
NJ. Maxwell! and Katherine B. Tascott.
friends, $1,000 each; to T. Rutch and
Elizabeth p. Hehb, friends $4,000 eacn;
her silverware 60 he sold and proceeds ;tp-
Piled TO the endowment of a bed for
| railroad men in the Delaware Hospital, to
be known as the Henry Harding Carter
cot" 30 the Episcopal Eye, Ear aud Throat
Hospital in this city, $4,000 to endow the
William 4. and May A. NJ Guuton bed
in memory of the testatriX's parents: To
the children of the late Rev Or. William
l. Buddington, or Brooklyn, n. Y, cousins.
tcIest on $4,000.
a number of smaller bequestS Of money
ana effects are made. after which it is
directed that She residue OF the estate he
/ divided between the trustees OF the fund
for relief Of the widows and orphans Cf
deceased clergymcn, and Of aged inflrm
| aud disabled clergy of the p F. Church
OF America, and the domestic and foreign
missionary society Of that church.
The times., 1897-07-14
Fired a Toy Cannon unIawfuIIy

Louis Weiss was in the police court yes
terdny charged with viola ting the police
regulations on July 8.
The testimony established the fact that
Weiss had improvised a cannon from
length of gas pipe, snd diSchargedthe same
just as Herman Bridges stepped from his
door. lie was struck in the eye by a
missile from the firearm, and has been
under a doctors care since. Judge Kim
bali imposed fine of $50 or sixty da VS.
after hearing the testimony.
The times., 1897-07-14
A FRATERNAL REUNION.
Anniversary of Pennsylvania cour

Anniversary Of Pennsylvania Coun-
ell, j. O. L. A. NJ, at Glen Echo.
An enthusiastic meeting of the Junior
Order United American Mechanics Of
this city was held at Independent Hall,
No 9o2 Pennsylvania avenue, on Satur-
daY evening, to further the interests Of
the reunion 10 be held al Glen Echo Ak;l-
deEleia or August II, in comrnemmoration
OF the third anniverSaryof hesitate council.
Reports from various committees give evI-
dcnce OF unaniuity and good fellowship,
with assurances OF success, and that the
largest gathering OF the organization yet
held is assured.
Ample arrangements with the railroad
companies have been made for reduces.
rates and visiting delegations from near
by cities and States VIII attend. Invita-
tions have been sent many prominent per-
SONS, including the President and his Cabi-
net officers and members of Congress
The times., 1897-07-14
Naval Lodge at Marshall Hall.

Tonight the Naval Lodge, No. 4, F. Z.
A M, take their annual outing to Mar
shaH Hall with their hundreds Of friends
The program arranged by the amusement
committee is great deal different from
the usual run. Upon the arrival of the
$50 boat there will be a half hour de-
voted to exhibitions of fancy dancing.
comedy and vocal music Miss Minnie
Hawkes. pupils. the Burnt Cork Club. will
furnish part Of the program, which win
altogether be decided novelty in the way
uf dpwn-the- IiveT entertainment The
productions previously mentioned VIII he
given under the direction OF Mr Anton A.
- uEa- rnd that h. guarantees enough
that everything viii he dnne ia first class
fas1rn. Nf n Qfterhack. Chairman
&C tar committee aad tls ASSOCIATES have
esnafieFri sne HuF tefg wItn fHa greatest
r1f th1s HmrtisInK entirety new nav
grEHEfHrMtf FHn hfM HfsrF FHe rrfarsatr.
Hf H - ssfe ea8 fH un
ff sat 80 1sa
The times., 1897-07-14
HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY.
Iptimation Of Graver Offenses Than
Charged Against a Prisoner.

Matthew Chase, colored, was charged in
the police court yesterday with house
breaking.
Louisa Quinland, of No. Ga L street
southwest, testified that she was aw akened
on the morning of the 9th instant a about
O'Clock ty the moving of chair. She
saw some one in the room, but could not
identify the prisoner.
Jarnes Adams and George Fl. Stafford
testified that their business keeps them
out till late hour in the morning, and
they identified the prisoner as q person
whom they saw leaving Mrs. Quinlaud's S
house on a run or the morning OF the 9th
They further testified that the prisoner
was in his bare feet and that he was coat
less ants carried his shirt in his hand.
II think said Judge Kimhall, that
this is a case for the investigation Of the
grand jury. The mans condition when
seen would seem TO suggest something far
more serious than housebreaking. 1 VIII
hole hlnlfor the grand jury Bond, 81 goo. y
The times., 1897-07-14
Louise Home Exempt From Taxes

The Commissioners yesterday ordered,
pursuant TO an opinion rendered them by
Attorney Thomas, that the buildings and
grounds OF Louise Home have not been
liable to taxation since March 8, 1870
the date OF the Incorporation OF that in
stitution, and that, therefore, all taxes
levied against it be Cancelled upon the
record books of the District. The act of
Congress, March 3, 1 675, incorporating the
institution, expressly exempts it from tax
alton, and it is in accordance with this
that the opinion of Attorney Thomas was
rendered
The times., 1897-07-14
Metropolitan Railway Extension

In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Gallinger in
troduced bill providing for the extension
of the Metropolitan Railway, With the un-
derground electric system, as follows, with
double track: Beginning at Tenth and
Florida avenue, the present terminus of
the Ninth street line, east on Grant to
Sherman avenue; thence to Whitney ave
nue., and west through HoImead, Mount
Pleasant, to the present terminus of the
Connecticut avenue line, at Eighteenth
street and Columbia road. The line from
Florida avenue TO whitney avenue is to
lie completed by January 1, 1899.
The times., 1897-07-14
Marine Band CONCERT.

The program arranged by Prof. Fanciulli
for the Marine Band concert at the Capitol
this evening is as follows:
March, The Pelle OF Washington - Cal
Ian; introduction to Cavallcna RuSttcanna,
AIascaEm. Serenade, Morning, Schubert;
Ballet music, Excelsior AlaIenes; nescrip-
tive. Musical Scenes from switzerland" :"
Langey; Rustic Picture, Peasants Dance,
Lander. Tyrolienne; Overture 10 William
Tell, Bot;iui; a., Concert Waltz, Loves
Herald" b., Mach, Chinese, FanciuIi;
Patriotic hymn, HAL Columbia" FyIes
The times., 1897-07-14
Sent to the Insane Asylum.

Abraham Lincoln Howard, a cOioved
mploye Of the Posioffice Department,
who was arrested for insanity Is c.
fectives on Monday, as told n The Mefn.
ing Times. has been eDmrsitted O. -
Ellzabeth's Asyian foF tFeaglaest
The times., 1897-07-14
Eastern Star Lawn Party.

The ladies of Adah Chapter, No. 6,
Order or the Eastern stGI, VIII give a
lawn party Thursday evening on the
I;.wb at the corner of Twent--six X, II street
ard PENNSYLVANIA avenue northwest. The
committee in charge of the affair consists
Of Mrs. c. Barton, chairman; Mrs. S
Henderson, Mrs. Mctiee, MIS-. william
kornheim, Mrs. HoIzcl aw, Miss Lille
Elnstein, Miss Cora Wetzel, and Miss
Lizzie RaebuTn.
The times., 1897-07-14

1Gt Oui interesting VALUES ut IhAA DcA-
gain guide and let our low prices act as
your wage-earners- We mean more than
business when we make such saccifices
on sea sORabIe summer wash goods as
quoted below:
&C. a yard for Satin-stTipe and Lace
Effect Sheer Organdy- finished Lawns
About five styles in this assortment but
the patterns are very desiTd Ole and equal
the kind which some houses sell Tor
: l-Zc.
3-4c a yard for more than hun
dred different styles Of Inc SAeer Lawns.
Ia pretty Dresden and floral designs, neat
and gaudy styles, including black ana
white effects
SIC a ward for French Organdy 81 yles,
printed ON sheer domestic cloth, also the
real French lGppets, which are worth 60
yard.
. I-2c a yard for 4O-inch Fancy Ba-
tisJe- also white ground win navy, pink
and black stnpes, including the best as
soTtnent of American Organdies seen this
season.
II 1-2c a yard for genuine French Dint
elTecJS suitable for women, misses and
children
19c a yard for French Organdies which
sold night alolg for - and soc No old
patterns at this price All snowy designs
OF TINS season 5 production
3-4c 4 yard for ColOred Ducks, with
either dots or figures. in Navy Hue, Pink,
Nmte, Light Blue, Red and Black.
I-2c a yard for Plain Black Dimity,
Just as GOOD as any 15C quality you ever
bought.
3-4c a yard for Plain Black Organdy
Finished Lawn, worth &C.
II lie yard for extra fine, yarl-wide
Black and Navy blue Grgaady Lawn
10 sic a yard for Cotton COveTts and
Mixed Hke SuitIngs- These are the regular
&C quality
10 SIC a yard for white satin finished
1 DUCK and yard-wide linen finished Crash.
Il lie yard Tor fancy SILK stripe
| pure linen Dress Material These goods
\ are very near yard Wide, and aIwayssOId
| Tor 25C.
! &c a yard Tor 35c quality fine French
( Orgaudy, IN plain black, elegant width and
I very sheer.
/ 2Sc a ward for our hest Fr-nch Organdies.
I the cream OF our stock This line includes
/ those pretty broad stripes III navy, black
I and n ght COlOrs.
Everything advertised can be found or
I our urSt floor
The times., 1897-07-14
M0RTONs' TRIP TO TEXAS
Cadets Ready for the Competitive
Drill at San Antonio.
THEY DEPART At NOON TODAY

Trained to the Highest Point of
Excellence, They Expect to Fully
Vindicate Their Reputation as
Winners Hard Work of the CaE-
didates and Roster of Company.
The times., 1897-07-14

Wait for large sale of bicycles, at sloan's
Wednesday and Thursday Jyl4-2t
The times., 1897-07-14
1t is

the heat when you can get such
comfortable garments as our
ZEPRYR-wisIGHT SERGES. They
are light (whoIe suit weighs only
one end a half pounds). They are
comfortable. They are durable aud
they are dressy. Four coiors-
Navy BIue, Brown, Black and Gray.
Your size in each color.
All other thin wearables for Men
and Boys. Big variety Of the proper
styles and qualities at prorer
prices.
The times., 1897-07-14

deep, so they say. Look at US In that
light until we are through with our i'm
pi ovements, and then Compare Us 70 q
thing or beauty.
Let our interesting values be your bar
gain guide and let our low prices act as
your wage earners- We mean more than
business when we make such saccifices
on seasoRable summer wash goods as
quoted below:
The times., 1897-07-14

&C a yard for Satin-stripe and Lace
Effect Sheer OTgandy- finished Lawns
About five styles IN this assortment, but
the patterns are very deslTd Ole and equal
the kind which some houses sell Tor
] = l-Zc.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-04-30
FINAL PROOF
AND
ORIGINAL ENTRIES.

The Land Office Department having
ordered that the Clerk of the District
Court NAV take final proofs for settlers
on Government lands. and make orig
inal entries for them also,
A. S. Senter. clerk of the court in and
for Lincoln county, Is now fully
equipped with all legal forms and land
Office blanks. and can save money to
settlers by attending to their Land
Office business in Shoshone.
&. S. SENTER.