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The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-26
At the Dime Museum.

Exhibitor This, ladies and gents. is
one of the marvels of the age. A mar
vel still unfathomed by the greatest
scientists. This child, only one month
old, can read anything. in any Ian
guage
A Doubling Thomas-Let's hear him.
Exhibitor ladies and gents,
that is the most wonderful part of this
marvel. He can read anything placed
before him, and yet is deaf and dumb.
He can read, but can't talk-Puck.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-26

Corning, N. Y, Aug. ia lamp ex-
plosion in the barber shop Of j. Her
kin at Greenwood, Steuben county,
burned the entire business portion OF
the village excepting two hardware
stores Two fine residences were also
destroyed. FTemen from Oswayo, Pa-,
Canistee and Hornel1syille came in on
special trains and saved the village
from entire destruction. There was no
fire protection in the place. The loss is
about $4,000. with but a small part in
sured
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-26

Marcus Hook, Pa, Aug. 10.-Fire has
DESTROYED the wharf of the Bear Greek
Oil works loss, $4,000. The Spanish
bark La yiguesa, which was lying at
the wharf, caught fire, and the crew
deserted her. She was towed away by
a tug, and the flames were extinguish-
ed. The damage to the bark is esti-
mated at $500. The British steamer
Prudential pulled away from the wharf
without injury. The fire is supposed to
have been caused by a spark from
workman's pipe.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-26

Miss Mobile-Well, Martha how is
(our husband now?
Martha-Po'Iy, miss, poly. He's got
that explanatory rheumatism.
Miss Mobile-You mean infiamma
tory rheumatism, Martha 'Exclama-
tory" is TO cry out.
Martha with solemn conviction)-
That's it, mum: that's it. He don't do
nothing but holler.-Northern Chris
tian Advocate.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-26
Knew Its Value.

When Sir Walter Scott repeated
-Hohenlinden" to Leydea, the latter
commented: Dash it, man, tell the
fellow that hate him. but, dash him,
he has written the finest verses that
have been published these fifty years. .
Sir Walter faithfully carried out his
errand, and had for answer: Tell
Leyden that detest him, but / know
the value of his critical appreciation
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-26

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE state de-
partment has not yet received the appli-
cation from the British government for
permission to run a telegraph line
through United States territory, con-
meeting the goldfields of the Klondike
with the outer world. 1t is said that
the application will raise new ques-
ton. only comparable to that which was
involved in the establishment of the
mixed mail route in Alaska, which gave
rise to so much talk.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-26
rhex were Alreaax supplied.

Electrical Supply Agent--You ought
to have burgiar-aIarm system in your
house, so that you would be instantly
awakened if any intruder were to step
inside one of the doors or windows.
Mr.. Younglove-M dear sir, we
don't need anything of the sort. We
are weaving our baby.-Cleveland
Leader
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-26

Here's an account of Colorado girl
who climbed to the top Of Mount Popo-
catapetl and sang the Star Spangled
Banner"
She had some sense, didn't she? It's
too bad some other girls are not as
thoughtful when they want to sing. -
Chicago Evening Post.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-26
A self-NIade widow.

Inquiring tourist lin Oklahoma)-Is
Mrs. Blooming widow in the-ah-
course OF nautre, or by the favor of the
court?
Alkali Ike-Neither way. Shes what
might be called self-made widder.
Inquiring tourist-How so?
Alkali Ike-Her husband was killed
in a fight that she had stirred up with
her ongue.-Judge.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-26
watered silk.

The milkman was plainly irritated.
Here, just as times are so hard, he
exclaimed. you think you must have
a new silk dress!"
Yes, dear," said his wife, but this
is to be only watered silk, you
know"
Feminine tact, it seemed, never did
a thing but find man an easy mark
New York Press.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-26
Came Naturally BY 1t.

His aim in life seems to be poor
one.
'.Yes, he inherits that from his moth
er. | once saw her throw a stone at a
dog in the street. and hit her husband
in the back yard. -" Boston Traveller.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-26
Fortunes Favors.
is has just returned. !"

"Bilkins has just returned"
Where has he been r
''To Monte Carlo, to win enough to
pay his wedding expenses"
And the wedding2"
Has been postponed for two years
Life.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-26

Knocked Out Pugilist (faintly)-Wuz
ne wife in de gallery? Are you sure.
Bottle -Holder-Yes; why?
Knocked-Out Pugilist-Are you sure
dat it wuzn't her dat wuz in de ring
wild me Judge.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-26

They say DR.. Henpeck's mind wan
dered while conducting his wife's fu~
neral. What made EN- think that p
why, at The close Of the burial ser
vice he said, Here endeth the FIRST les
son., :, n
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-26

There is no necessity for this A clergy
man adds nothing to his usefulness, but
greatly detracts from it. by neglecting his
health IF a man. be he clergyman or lay1nan,
will resort to the right remedy just as soor
as he feels out of sorts, and knows that he
is little bilious, OF that his liver is torpid,
or his digestion is out Of order, he will re-
main healthy and robust and add much to
his usefulness and many years to his life.
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
restores the appetite, makes digestion and
assimilation perfect invigorates the livcrs
purifes the blood and tones the nerves. II
is the greatest of all known biood-makers
and hesh-builders. 1t cures o8 per cent. of
all cases of consumption and diseases Of
the air passages. Thousands who were
given UP by the doctors and had lost all
hope have testified to their complete re-
covery under this marvellous medicine. It
is the discovery of an eminent and skillful
specialist, Dr. R. v. Pierce, for thirty years
chief consulting physician to the Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, at Buffalo,
N. Y. All medicine dealers sell it.
Eight years ago I was taken with what my
doctor called liver complaint writes N. E.
Kendricl. Esq. of Campton. Grafton Co.. New
Hampshire began doctoring for it. taking
sarsaparilas aud other medicines Last Febri-
long enough to eat l began taking DR.. Piercs's
medicines. l have taken one bottle Of Golden
Medical Discovery and one vial of Pleasant
Pellets find no other medicine equal to yours
in helping me "
Without an equal for constipation and
biiiousness - Dr.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-26
A Wffelx Hint.

what is the racket up stairs?" said
caller to little Benny Bloombumper
That's ma dropping hint to pa. J"
replied Benny. Bits.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-26

"Tommy, define impudence"
TITS when our neighbor's dog comes
into cur yard and barks at as. Chi
rago Record.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-26

The annual taxes. of the world ag
sregate the enormous sum Of $5,4S7.
10000.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-26
llem advertisements.

The average clergy
man is not a healthy
man. There are many
reasons that contrib
ute to make him deli
M cate. He leads a
lE dentary life.
He doesn't take
sufficient exer-
else. Just the same
he is a hard working
man. He takes too
much trouble about
other peoples troub-
les to trouble much
about his own. He
think S too much
about other sick peo-
pie to look after his
own health. The re-
suit is that the hard
working clergyman
becomes a semi in
rralid earlr In Iife
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-06-05
ALLEGED MURDERER FREED
Henry Kohl Acquitted on Ground OF
Insufficient Evidence.
One of the Most Celebrated Cases In
the Annals of New Jersey Grim
jnaI Jurisprudence.

Newark, Y. j., June 5.-Supreme Cours
Justice Eepue. as presiding Judge OF the
Essex county court, OF Oyer and Terminer
sitting in Newark today, granted an order
for the release from custody of Henry Kohl,
who has been confined in the Essex county
Jail since February 1 4. 1895, under SEN
tence OF death for the alleged murder OF
his cousin, Joseph PreineI, on the night Of
June ii. 1894.
The order for Kohl rele ase was granted
upon an application based on a decision OF
TIE court OF errors and appeals. delivered
March last, which set aside the cOnvio-
ton Of Kohl on tie ground that the evil
dence on which ne was convicted was not
convincing beyond reasonable doubt.
The trial of Kohl forms one OF the most
interesting chapters in the annals of crlni-
ul.l jurisprudence ia the State Or New
irrsrT- IL Mns ggRHqa IN EUCCEEEIHH
through every court in Unr 6tuir to Tho
Unircd States district and United states
Supreme Court, and in every instance de-
oidcd against Kohl, until in March Of this
year a second attempt on new line was
mad. before the court OF Lass resort in tabs
stats,
Probably the most remarkable feature
Of the entire case was the fact that Kohl
was first charged with she crime by his
wife. VINO alleged that be confessed TO her
of having killed his cousin, Joseph PreineI,
ON the night OF June 4. PreineI body had
been found in Shindcr's Creek, on the New
ark meadows, June l 8, 1894
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-06-05
THREE HOURS OF AGONY
A Murderer Awaits the Courts De-
ciSiOn On the Scaff0ld.
Judgment Was Adverse to the Con-
demned aud He Was Immediately
Executed.

Columbus, Ga, June o Henry White,
who, with his father, had slain three po-
licemen, was standing upon the gallows
yesterday awaiting the springlng of the
Atlanta, procured sudden meeting OF the
supreme court Of the State, To pass upon
certain newly-disCovered evidence.
Pending this session of the body it became
the duty of the sher riff 10 suspend his work.
Thus the spectacle was presented OF the VIC
tim on the gallows in one city awaiting the
fatal drop, and at the same time hopeful III
the word which might come to him from
the supreme courtofthe State in city u hun
dred miles away.
The prisoner smoked and conversed with
his priest, and did the best he could to keep
his composuIe As one hour passed INTO
another the strain began 10 work havoc
with his nerves. He was hardly more than
boy, being only twenty years old.
When asked if he realized that he
must surely die, he said If I've got
to go, III &c like a man. but II was
easy to see that his restless mind was
ooking toward Atlanta, where the su-
preme court was in session, and when
a dispatch came from thaS city, adj
dressed to Henry White himself, il was
handed to him by the sheriff, and he
read these fateful words:
supreme court refuses mandamus and
governor declines to respite. l have done
all that is possible to be done. May God
have mercy upon you
He misunderstood the meaning of the
words and thought they meant life An
expression OF relief passed over his face.
In a trembling voice, Sheriff Bodies read
the message to him, and explained that
tie governor had declined TO interfere
The prisoner turned pale, trembled
and muttered, "Oh, / misunderstood. -
One OF the most interesting witnesses
OF the affair was Miss Viola Lambert,
the young mans sweetheart, who had
remained true to him under every cir
cumstanCes.
His poor mother covered her face with
her hands and wept, while the prisoner
bowed his head The mother, brothers,
sweetheart and sisters left the Enclosure
and the execution proceeded.
Miss Lambert is a native Of Danville,
Va, and was visiting friends in this place.
where she met Henry White, as brave and
gallant a young man as there was in the
city. An attachment sprang up, upon
which all looked with favor. and the young
woman was about TO return to her home
IN DaDyiIle when the tragedy occurred,
which rendered her lover felon.
She was urged by her friends To- proceed
homeward. hut she refused TO do SO. saying
that when she plighted her word she
meant it for all that it was worth, and
that she would remain and do what she
could for young White.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-06-05
.FAURE's VISIT TO THE GAR
Sentiments of Friendship Be-
tween France and Russia.
HON0RS TO THE PRESIDENT
Naval and Military Forces in st.
Petersburg VIII Pass Him in Re-
Kaiser Wilhelm Has aPrior
Date at the Capital-Desires TO Sa-
lutte the French President.

Paris, June 5.-The Figaro says that a
vote for 4 credit to defray the expenses
of President Faures approaching visit to
st. Petersburg will be asked during the
last day of the session of Parliament, in
order Co avoid disagreeable discussions
The Figaro further remarks that 1.-THE
government is exercised, owing to Eli
peror William desiring to send Prince Henry
of Prussia with German fleet to ms ct the
French squadron and salute President
FaUre,''
Nj L. BaZilld, radical deputy, represent
ing the first district of Poitiers, who has
just returned from st. Petersburg. saws
he was told by NJ. Dewitte, the Russian
minister Of finance, that the visit OF Presi-
dent Faure TO the capital OF Russia is re-
garded at st Petersburg as being Of con
Siderable Importance. Naval and military
reviews will be held IN his honor, while
Emperor William, of Germany, whose visit
was timed prior To President Faure's, will
not witness a review.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-06-05
A LIQUOR LICENSE HEARING.
Excise Board Stops a Repetition of
Personalities.

There is bitter fight on hand between
the various temperance organizations and
the owners Of the International Athletic
Park ON tie Conduit road. The bone Of
contention is the application for liquor
license made by Daniel F. Michigan.
This morning the excise board heard
both sides of the case. Last Saturday
there Was a hearing ON the same matter,
and personalities flew thick and fast about
the board room. When the case came up
today Chairman johnson notified those
present that no such language would be
permitted. He said the toard was Will
ing to listen to any Just protests, stated
in the proper way, but that il would not
permit such personalities as passed ON last
Saturday
President Clark was present TO refute
any charges made against the manage ment
OF the park. and he sta ted in the most ern-
phatic manner that the charges made by
MIR. j. G. Hurst a resident OF the section,
were absolutely false.
Mr.. Hurst, who was present. reiterated
his charges. and was about to indulge IN
few side remarks, but Chairman johnson
cautioned him.
Mrs. La Fetra. of the Woman's Rescue
League; Mrs Platt, of the W. c. T T.; DR..
johnson, of the Metropolitan N. f. Church,
who is the acting chaplain OF the Senate,
spoke against the license.
Mr.. Shoemaker, of the Anti Saloon
League, conducted the attack for the tenn
perance people, and several times the
members of the hoard were compelled 70
check him in his questions addressed the
applicant and others. President Clark
made strong argument favOring the
license, and Mrs lie Fetra, Mrs Plat,
Mr.. John Sherry and j. c. Hurst spoke
against it
letter was read from the president
of the Great Fails Electric Railway, who
is a large owner of land adjacent TO tie
International Park he stated that n
careful investigation had reen made by
the conductors, and even himself, of the
charges made by Mr.. Hurst, and he was
unable TO find them borne out by any
{RQI8
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-06-05
TIMBERS WENT CRASHING
Continued from First Page.

In the meantime great crowd had as,
sembled, and it was rumored that sew
eral persons were buried underneath the
mass PLUMBER.
The fire engines and one truck came
quickly, and the firemen went to work
with viii, assisted by the police reserves
from the First and Sixth precincts.
They found that the roof OF the big shed
had not fallen directly to the sidewalk,
but slid toward the roadway, thus pre-
venting atIea st twenty persons from being
caught and crushed in the downfall.
The men and women who were under the
shed at the time OF the sudden collapse
were given time by this sliding of the tim
bers to rush pell-men to places of safety,
which they did, the women scre aiming
Justify.
James Hamilton, who resides at No. S13
g street northwest, was caughtby the rear
end of the roof as 1t came down.
he was struck on the head and back by
the falling mass, his leg broken heicw
the knee, and he received, be-
sides, severe internal injuries,
it is believed Mr.. Hamilton was extH-
Gated from the debris and taken into saks
s. Co. S store, from whence he was hurried
to the Emergency Hospital.
Mrs Hands, who lives at No. 921 F street
northeast, was also caught by the falling
timbers and seriously injured about the
body and legs
The police say there were number OF
thrilling hairbreadth escapes.
Hundreds or people Were passing at the
time, and the words miracle and mar
vel" were used repeatedly by the great mass
of men and women who blocked the streets
adjacent 10 the wreck, when ii was noiSed
through the crowd that no one had been
killed
When the firemen andpoliCe reached the
scene hundreds Of hands pointed to the
mass D! wreCkage, and hundreds Of people
shouted, There are bodies under Their"
Armed with crowhars, picks ana levers,
and with mighty vim and Couiage, the
police and firemen set to WORK to Gear
up the mass of splintered beams aid
twisted irod
The crowd held its breath as rafter after
ra:ter and plank after plank Were torn p
and thrown out into the street
when it became apparentthat 40 mangled
body la Y concealed under the debris sigh
of relief went up from the tn rong and many
Of the spectators developed a disposition TO
cheer
When the great crash came the shop
girls IN the Boston Variety store fell al
most into panic. Visions of the Ford
Tbeater crash came into their affrighted
minds.
Many of them sought to shut out the
terrible grinding, smashing sounds ty
Clapping hands to their ears, and rs the
thick clouds OF binding, shifting smoke
rolled into the store, and then they sought
to protect their eyes with hanIs and hand
keFchiefs
Many of the girls collapsed after tie
result was Known and the knowledge that
the danger was passed.
MRR~ OF JBam s8TfaFaa "a much FINN
anuCb mud nfTTnur nTnntTnfi9R tkRt JhaY
were excused from work for the day
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-06-05

Mr. Isafc Homer, proprietor Of tie Fur-
ton House. Burton, w. Va, and one of the
most widely known men in the State, was
cured OF rheumatism after three years Of
suffering He says: II have not surf cient
command of language to convey any idea
of what suffered My physicians told NE
that nothing could be done for me; and
nv friends were fully convinced that moth
ing but death would relieve me of my
suffering. In June. 1894, Mr.. Evans, then
salesman for the Wheeling Drug Co, recon-
mended Chamberlain Pain Balm. At this
time my foot and limb Were swollen to
IRE than double their normal size, ana
3 seemed to me my leg would burst: but
soon after l began using the Pain Balm,
the swelling began to decrease, the pain
TO leave, and now l consider that I am
entirely cured. For sale by Henry Evans.
Wholesale and Retail Druggist, 93s +
street northwest. and Connecticut avenue
and street northwest
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-06-05
THE JUDGE BROKE THE LAW.
Justice Harlan Did Not Remember
the Expectoration Regulation.

Justice John NJ. Hallan, of the United
States Supreme Court, came pretty near
being arrested yesterday afternoon for
expectorating in a street car. The po-
lice regulations prohibiting eXpectpration
in street cars only recently went into ef-
feet
5ustiUc Harlan {RlnFsIs7{ n F,mFt slRff
nfTr6f SRF ma ttq CIR HHa nat PT9nannna
Ialr block before ne r1pcctorated to
bacCo juice under the seat opposite hiHi.
Tie conductor saw it and Fastening TO
where the distinguished jurist was seated
said in au eXasperated tone of voice, as
he pointed To sign OF warning in con-
spiCuous place in the car:
This thing has got to be stopped We
have warned you people enough Now
OF you =
What did you say?'' innocently in
quiTed Justice Harlan
The conductor seemed provoked at the
inquiry. why, can't YOU see that sign
up there" he shouted, pointing to the
sign of warning 1T is liable TO cost
you Just ten dollars to spit in this car"
he continued
A smile OF embarrassment came over the
face Of Mr.. Harlan.
"Oh, I see: you must pardon me-" he
said
Il will,'' replied the conductor. "this
time, but you had better be more careful
the next time
The conductor did not know who Judge
Harlan was.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-06-05
ELECTRIC LIGHT CONTRACT.
II Is Awarded to the United States
Company.

Company.
The Commissioners today, very much 20
the surprise of many, awarded the electric
light contract. almost in its entirety, to
the United States Electric Light Com.
pany, at $91.25 per lamp per annum.
The number of the lights east of Rock
Creek ar egiven as not less than 363, andnot
more than 45O, all at S91 % per lamp, to
the United States Electric Light Company.
West OF Rock Greek twenty-four Ia .nps are
given. ut $25 Ter lamp per annun
Three on Penna. avenue, between Mahi-
son place and Jackson place, and on the
north side of New York avenue, between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth, six lights in
ALL and the two lights at Thirteenth and
New York avenue. given at $40 per lamp,
per annum.
The Potomac Electric Power Company
received the contract for not less than
115 lights and rot more than 40 lights
at % cents per lamp per night.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-06-05

Next Minute May Mean Death
II the heart flutters, palpitates or tires
easily, you may be next door To sudden
death and not knowit Or. Agnew' s Cure
for the Heart gives instant relief and
cures The pains about my heart were
so severe that could hardly breathe |
thought I must die One dose OF Dr. Ag-
news Cure for the Heart gave ne per
feet relief inside Of 20 minutes, few bot
ties cured. 1 firmly believe it saved my
life. Mr.. John Jameson, Tara, Ont Sold
by F. s. Williams & Co., 9th and + sts.:
Edmonds & Williams. Sd and Pa ave.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-06-05
IANGDoN CHURCH RHo2ENING.
Rev. r. Olin Eldridge TO Deliver the
Sermon-New Official Board.

Rev. r.. Olin Eldridge 10 Deliver the
Sermon New Official Board.
The LancdoH NJ. E. Church has been
newly painted and beautifully frescoed
within New mating, shades FOR the win
lowS, and new altar service has be IN
placed in the church. This charge was
formerly part of the BroOkland charge,
but since conference it has been made a
separate appointment
The first quarterly conference was held
on Thursday evening and the following
is a list OF the official members E. p
sherman, Henry Newman, George C.
France, Mrs. l. J. Baker, Fred w Reeves,
+. A. NJ. Lawson, George Knupfer, John
X. DOor, and G. w. Sexton Gordon C..
France was elected recording steward anG
Henry Newman was confirmed as Sunday
school superintendent.
The pastor, Thomas ]. Clark, reported all
departments of church work in good con-
dition.
The reopening service will he held on
Sunday. Juae 6. The Rev. Z Olin Eldridge
OF the Waugh NJ. F. Church, will preach
the reopcning sermon at 6 p. m All are
invited and seats are free
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-06-05
FATAL WEDDING SEBENADE.
Bride of Five Hours Killed by a
Gun Barrel Bursting.

Wheeling, W, Va, June "a special to
the News fIom Clarksburg, W. Va, rays
that a terrible accident occurred at a
serenade near Salem, last night 4 gun
heavily charged was fired by one of the
serenaJers, bursting the barrel Of the
gun.
one Of the flying pieces struck the hIiGe,
crushing her skull and infiicting fatal
wounds. She was "a Miss sutton, and
only five hours before had been married
10 John Nicholas. There is ~ LOPe FOR hel
recovery
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-06-05
Merely a Practical Joke.

The charge Of false pretenses against
Louis Pierce, the thIteen-year-old son Of
Deputy Marshal Pierce, of the police court,
was nol-prossed by Assistant District
Attorney Mullowny this morning. The boy
claimed that his substitution OF bad half
dollar for good one was practical joke.
Mr.. Mullowly also looked at the matter in
that light and allowed the young defendant
to 90.