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The morning times., 1897-01-22
HE WANTS TO SEE THE WORLD.
A New York Boy Ran Away fron
Home and Came Here.

Mellow Hersi, a neatly dressed, thirteen
year-old sehoolboy, whose home is in New
York, came to this city on Royal Blue
Line flyer yesterday afternoon because
he did not want to go to school When
lac landed at the New Jersey avenue
station he wandered aimlessly about the
place until he attracted the attention Of
the ushers.
They called Supt Alvey's attention to
him and the latter at once turned him
over to Detective Boardman Mellow was
taken to No. 1 station house, where he
spent the night wlnle the police notified
his parents in New York.
Mellow said he left home, as usual, for
school yesterday morning. He was tired of
the Schoolrooins, however, he said, and
had determined to see something of the
world. He thought of commencing at the
beginLlng and came to Washington. Before
he left his parents house he collected all
his savings, and had few cents more
than enough to bay his ticket to this city.
With the rest he purchased some sand
wiehes, and wasconsequently' dead broke"
when he reached here. He had no particular
aim in view and merely wanted to see the
sights Of the city.
The morning times., 1897-01-22
THE MORTALITY OF NEGROES.
Washington the Very Best Place to
study the Question,

Mr.. L. NJ. Hershaw, president OF the
Bethel Literary and Historical Association.
delivered an interesting andinstructve ad-
dress last evening before the mems guild
of st. Luke's p E. Church on the Causes
and EXcesses OF Mortality Among Colored
People in Large Cities.''
''In all the cities" Mr. Hershaw said,
Washington presents the best vantage
ground for studying the negro question;
first, because there are more negroes in
Washington than any other city on the
globe; and secondly, the negroi is here seen
in every sphere of activity in every stage
of degradation and in every evolution OF
advancement. Washington is very micro
cosm ofnegroes, and if higheradvaneenent
can be found here, so can also be found
the lowest degradation
The National Capital, the speaker said,
was an excellent place to study the negro;
considered solely as a black m an; here he
enjoys greater privileges than elsewhere.
Here he is free Of limit, free in the right
of worship and provided with excellent op-
portunities of education.
Mrs A. F. Hlyer favored the audience
with vocal solo, and Miss Lucy Moten
an instrumental selection.
The morning times., 1897-01-22
LOOKING AFTER CONGRESS.
Mrs. Ellis of the W. c. I. L. Here
10 Promnte Reform Legislation.

Mrs. Ellis of the w. c. L. L. Here
TO Promote Reform Legislation.
Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis, of Menden,
Conn, national superint endent Of the de-
partment OF legislation and enforcement of
law Of the W. c. T. u, has come to Wash
ington by direction Of Miss Frances Viii
lard, president OF the w. C. T. u. to as
sist the local organization in its efforts
TO obttin the passage of IAN act to pro-
hibit the sale OF Intoxicating liquors in the
Capitol building, and for other purposes"
and IAN act to raise the age Of protection
for girls in the District of Columbia to
eighteen years.
Mrs. Ellis has been identified with New
Jersey State work as corresponding secre-
tary Of the ". C. 7. L. for the past thir-
teen years. She is aIi efficient speaker and
has made a number Of addresses since her
arrival here.
Last night she filled the pulpit OF the
Presbyterian Church at HyattsvilIe for
the second time, her first sermon having
resulted in several conversions and the
gaining Cf eight male Signers of the pledge
She will remain in Washington during
the session Of Congress, ito add as she
expressed it, in representing a depart
ment so necessary to the building up OF
the wall OF protection about our lives and
homes"
III is Mrs. Ellis opinion that each State
during the session Of its legislature should
have W. G. T. U. representative at its
capital who should keep herself thor
Oughly Informed as to the doings of Con-
gress.
The morning times., 1897-01-22
A PHYSICIAN TESTIFIES.
An Unsolicited Statesinent From q
Washington Practitioner in
Praise Cf Dr. Walker.

DR.. ID. A. Lane, an employe OF the war
ana whose residence is at l22o Linueh
street northeast, says:
for the past iour years nave siiiicieu
more or less intensely from palpitation oI
li!e heaff. rof the poSt year my SnIieiinS
has been continuous. Frequently at ingfit
iiie dtStrass has been SO great that III con-
PEELED me to sit propped up in bed IN oIaer
TO get sleep. NoUHing L couia tiscoseI
IN medical books, devise, or obtain iToIn
suited, gave me even temporary Feilei l,
ike many others, read OF the WORK ";
Walker WAS doing, and thought WOuiu
consult him. Dir. Walker eomfnandeo my
confluence and respect at once Dy the clesil d,
concise, and professional manner IN WHICH
he outlined my case. II WAS after Dr
Walker had prescribed Tor me thao my
enthusiasm was creates FROM his tIeitls1
meHt L obtained ImneGl tie reiiel, ana tIiao
night, for the first time in weeks, was
able to lie down and get my natural sieep.
Wnat Inakes my JOY more genuine Is the-
fact that have not had the slightest IN
dication or return of my trouble. L am
a medical graduate of Howard university
in good standing, and feel debt OF graft
tuae to DR. Walker that words cannot eX-
press.
tSignedl I'D. A. LANE, ID "
fno highest fee charged by Dr: walker.
ut his well-known sanitarium, AL nehn-
syIvania avenue, adjoining Willard's, is
$500 a month This sincludeS all medicines.
DR. Walker can be consulted Tree at ms
well-known santarium every day from ~
to 5: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and
Saturday evenings, 9 to 8; sundays, 10
to IL.
No names published without consent.
The morning times., 1897-01-22
INDIANS In The PARADE
The Civic Committee Gets PermiS-
sion From Secretary Francis.
The Award Made for Stands on the
Reseryations-Mu Music for
the Ball.

The bios for the spaces on which stands
may be erected from which TO view the
inaugural parade were opened yesterday
by a subcommittee OF the committee on
parks and reservations, and the awards
were practically made. TIE leases, how.
ever. will not be executed for a day or
swo.
The bids and bidders were: No, /, Lafay-
cite Square, 20 Mr. s. NJ. Chase, 50, ,555 50;
Nos. and 3, Pennsylvania avenue and
Fourteenth street and Pennsylvania avenue
and Thirteenth street, TO c. Thomas 4 Son.
1851 and S65l, respectively; Nos. 4, 6,
: and s, on Pennsylvania avenue. two each
Der & Co., SIS, $500, S4o0 and S1O0, re-
spectiyely
The two spaces not yet assigned are Nos.
and 8, the first at 9thstreet and thel lat
ter at Botanical Park.
The total amounts for the bids, so far
L. 81 ,532.E5 as against $3,S6S for thC
stand privileges eight years ago. Allow
ing $685., the amounts paid in 1883. for
the two remaining spaces, would leave tie
committee n margin Of nearly 81 900 over
the committee OF SSS.
The committee on civic organizations, Nr.
D. III. Warner, chairman, also met yester-
day afternoon. and among other things dis
cussed the proposition TO have in tie pa
Fade Indians from Hampton and Carlisle
schools and from the Western reservations,
This matter had been left in charge Of
Chairman Bell and MIR. Warner. The Secre-
tary Of the Interior will interpose no OBJ
jection To this ',exhibit'' Of the civilized
and uncivilized Indians, ard the arrange
ments viii proceed for bringing these in
teresting visitors.
The music committee viii meet this ;Ifter-
noon and consider the contracts Cor the
music at the ball.
The committee on transportation will
also meet today. 1t is expected that this
committee will be able to report to the
eXective committee IoOmrrow night the e.
tult Of its communication with the rail
way authorities for reduced rates for long
distances and special rates for cities and
places near at "a hand.
1t is Understood that the Princeton stu
dents win iIe here with those OF some
other colleges, for W hich definite ar
FangeInents Eavc not yet been made. The
Princeton men VIII be the guests Of several
private citizens
The committee on street decorations,
Mr.. Louis u. Wine chairman, viii meet
this afternoon and consider the proper
decorations for the reviewing stands Ac-
eOrding to tie specifications of the lease
holders the stands above numbered /, .,
3, and 8 must he covered.
The civic and military committees are
in receipt OF additional applications for
place in line. all of which will be Of
ficiany reported by the executive CON-
nittee tomorrow night
The morning times., 1897-01-22

Rurnors We're favorable all day yesterday
concerning the L. p. Attorney General
Harmon was over in New York and 4
meeting OF the government directors was
held, at which an agreement was reached
by which the government was To receive
$45, geo, 900. But Notwithstanding this
good news the stock was down during the
day.
Sugar is uncertain, with possibly a ten
dency downward. The Arbuckles, itissaid,
will fight to the last OF their many dollars.
The work on their new refineries is being
pushed as rapidly a possible. Three gangs
of workmeIl are employed all the time.
They say that their refinery viii be com
pleted in seven months and turning out
sugar by August l.
The morning times., 1897-01-22
Baltimore Markets.

. Baltimore, Jan. 21.-Flour Gun, un-
changed; receipts, 5,717 barrels; exports,
exports, 22,OO1 barrels. Wheat dun ard
easy: spot, so II bid; May, S7aS7 IA;
receipts, 1885 bushels; exports. 16.0Go
bushels; stock, 327 1876 bushels; South
ern wheat by sample. 92a93; do. on grade,
S6 1-4a91 Ia. Corn weak; spot and mouth.
% 1-2a25 SIS; February, % 7-Sa26; March,
26 -4a26 1-2; April, 2Ta27 II; steamer
mixed, 23 1-2a23 81; receipts. IS4.SS6
bushels; experts, 263, ,6T6 bushels; stock, g.
.994 bushels; sales, los. 900 bushels;
Southern white corn. % 1-2a27 IL; do.
yellow, 21 1-2a26 1-2. oats quiet; No 2
white, 24a25; No. = mixed. 21a22; re-
eeipts, 53.961 bushels; exports, none;
stock, S64,301 bushels Rye steady; No.
2 nearby, 43; Western, 43 1-2a43 8 Z; re-
ceipts, 34.17S bushels; exports, none;
stock, 274.S46 bushels. Hay-chofce tim
otby, .50aS14.00. Grain freights quiet
unchanged Sugar, butter and eggs steady
unchanged Cheese firm, unchanged Wits
Ky unchanged.
The morning times., 1897-01-22
INDICTMENTS WILL FOLLOW
The Grand Jury to Investigate the
Seeley Dinner.
District Attorney Olcott Says Bills
Can Be Found Against Five.
Guests Also in Danger.

New York. Jan. 21.-District Attorney
Olcott is anxious to secure the indictment
of the parties directly responsible for the
scenes and exhibitions which were a part
OF the Seeley dinner at Sherry's, and if
matters turn out as he expects them to,
there are five who will prob
ably have true bills found against them.
The district attorney is at a loss to
know why the evidence brought forth at
the trial Of Capt. Chapman against the
originators of the famous dinner has not
been submitted TO him for reference to the
grand jury.
MIR. Ole otis action i'll recommending to
the legislature an amendment 20 the penal
code providing for the annulment of the
atfical licenses by the ma or or Judge in
q court of record in cases Where the man
ayers pI oduce an immoral show was largely
influenced by the Developments of the Chap
man trial.
James II. Phipps, a theatrical agent, Sc
cured the talent which enlivened the pro-
ceedings at the Seeley dinner. Mr.. OIcott
thinks that Phipps, as well as Seeley should
be held responsible for the alleged viola
tions of the law and he intimates that even
the guests may have to answer.
Commissioner Roosevelt has had several
lengthy interviews of late with the district
attorney regarding the evidence TO be sub
mitted to the grand jury, when the indict-
mentS of Seeley and his Heutenants are
asked for. The president of the police
board, however, Informed Mr.. olcott that
he was not prepared to place the minutes
of the trial in his hands. Mr.. Olcott be-
Ieves that the police commissioners have
been delinquent in the matter.
Those in danger of indictment are: Her
bert BarDum Seeley, Theodore d. Rich,
James II. Phipps, Little Egypt and Min
nie Renwood.
The morning times., 1897-01-22
WAITING FOR HER HUSBAND
A Young Brides Pathetic Watch
for the Absent One.
He Is Captain of an Overdue Vessel
and the Strain Has Turned
Her Hair Gray

New York, Jan. 21-When the Belgian
steamer Calico, from Rio Janeiro, arrived
at Quarantine this morning, one of the Of
ficers reported that on December 20. while
on the outward passage a full rugged, four
masted stranded ship was sighted. AS the
description tailed somewhat with that OF
the elong-overdue British ship, Lord Dufferin,
Capt Roberts, which left Montcvidco on
October Z for this port, it was thought
the abandoned vessel might be she. Chief
Officer Haskins, OF the Calico, declares,
however, that it is not, as the derelict
sighted, which is on a reef south of
Pernambuco, has been there for over two
years.
In connection with the Lord Dufferin's
absence, a romantic though sad story has
come to light. Capt. Roberts, her com
ruander, married a young Scotch woman
shortly before departing on his present
voyage. The captain sent his young bride
TO this country Oh fast steamer. telling her
he would join her on the arrival Of his
own ship. The bride waited patiently for
days to hear tidings OF her husbands craft.
but they did not come, and she began TO
fear the worst. The strain upon her wa S
SO great that she evidently became dis
tracted, and at times acted as though she
were insane.
For month past she has been a familiar
figure at the Battery, where she frequently
stands for hours peerlng out toward the
sea, in hopes OF catching a glimpse OF the
long-overdue vessel. Daily she visits the
ships news office at the Battery seeking
the news that viii bring good cheer to
her heavily burdencd heart. When she
reached here, a month ago OF more, her hair
was as black as coal but the worry and
anxiety over her husbands absence has
turned it almost gray.
81 know he'll return to me-" she fre-
ouently says, with tears in her eyes, .'but
Oh! how long he has been away"
The morning times., 1897-01-22
The Suicide of Frank White

Coroner Hammett yesterday afternoon
viewed the remains OF Frank II. C. White,
who killed himself by taking Illuminating
gas in his room, at No. 70S Nineteenth street
northwest, as told in The Evening Times,
and gave certificate of suicidal death
The body was afterward removed to
Speare's undertaking establishment, on +
street Mrs. White, wife of the suicide,
reached the city from New York, last
evening. The funeral arrangements have
not fully been completed, but the oere-
Iuonies viii take place this afternoon at
the undertaker's. The burial will lake
place in Rock Greek Cemetery
The morning times., 1897-01-22
IN THE INTEREST OF LABOR.
The Meeting of District Assembly,
"A of l. Last Night

District Assembly, No. 66, K. of L.,
met last evening at Plastercrs' Hall. There
were twenty-five local assemblies repre-
sented, and Master Workman Lawson was
in the chair. No business of a public
nature was considered, the session being
occupied with hearing the reports from
the different locals.
PlaSterers' Assembly, No. 1914, reported
that it had received a charter from the
Operative Plasterers' International Union
of the United States and Canada The
Pioneer laundry workers reported the
election of Officers, and a number OF ap-
plications for membership and Initiation
The Carriage and Wagonmakers reported
that they would give an entertainment
February 16.
Mr. Sam BeHedry stated that lie in
tended to publish labor directory of the
city, 20 per cent of the net proceeds to be
donated to the Labor Bureau The as
sembly indorsed the proposition.
The morning times., 1897-01-22
He Rode without a Lamp.

E. B. Scrbner, a special messenger con-
nected with the Postofficc Department,
while riding his wheel rapidly down Four
teenth street, near V northwest, last night,
collidcd with Policeman Martin of the
Eighth precinct, who attempted TO stop
him for riding without having a light
on his wheel Bicyciist and policeman
rolledin confused heap upon the sidewalk.
Officer Martin placed the boy under ar
rest and had him taken to the station
Scribner was released from custody on
the strength of his occupation, but prom
ised to meet the policeman at the police
court this morning.
The morning times., 1897-01-22
Attacked with Heart Failure.

Miss AguSta Aufrite, proprietress of
the Tiyoli lunch-room, no. 514 Eighth
street northwest, was overcome last night
at her place Of business by an attack of
heart failure Medical attention was Sc
cured promptly, and Miss Aufrite finally
regained consciousness. She was conveyed
10 her home, No. S11 G street northwest,
in the police ambulance, and at a late
hour was reportedout of immediate danger.
The morning times., 1897-01-22

1t seems proper to make again most
emphatic prediction that Chicago Gas is
a great purchase. Everything is in its fayo
There is an absolute certainty that the eon-
solidation of the Chicago gas companies
will be effected. There i S surplus suf-
ficient to pay dividends and leave residue.
The earning capacity of the trust is i'm
mense and the profits TO be taken out Of
it are certainly CROUCH to warrant the most
rabd bull in his expectations There seems
rot one possible obstacle in the way OF
the advancement of the stock. 1t is most
emphatically buy This is oIe OF the
chances that come Aow and then, 10 any
lp1y who knows the facts, to bet on a
certainty.
The morning times., 1897-01-22

You can't afford to lei
this Z off sale slip by with
out taking advantage OF the
many rare bargains it OF
fers.
Buying the class of cloth
ing we sell for a third less
than our regular low prices
is too good a chance to miss.
Suits-overcoats-illsters
bicycle reefers-and sep
arate pants are all reduced.
Shall we see You today!
ElSEMAN Bros,
Cor. 9Th and e Sts. N. w.
No Bran Ia store in Washington.
The morning times., 1897-01-22
ELPHoNZo YoUNGs co.

Today we start our every
o t h err day dissertations
about our peerless Elgin
creamery butter. Hundreds
of people buy it, yet there
are thousands who have yet
to learn that such butter
can be had for less than is
usually asked for the finest.
ElphonZe Y0ungS Co.,
Wholesale and Retail Grocers,
426 9th ST., Bet. d and e.
The morning times., 1897-01-22
They Want the Right of Appeal

The Commissioners have asked Congress
to amend the pending bill defining the
jurisdiction OF the District police court, SO
that the District will have the right Of
appeal. The alterations required to ac-
complish the purpose are enumerated by
the Commissioners in a letter addressed
yesterday to Chairman Babcock, of the
House District Committee.
The morning times., 1897-01-22
He Brought south caroiina's Vote.

Hon. 7. w. Stanland Of South Carolina,
several times member Of the State
legislature and one OF the most successful
business men of ;lie Palmetto State, is in
the city the guest of Senator Irby. Mr..
Stanland is the bearer of the electoral
vote Of South Carolina, which always goes
Democratic, and especially in Presidential
elections Mr.. Stanland is very proud OF
very proud State, and the State has had
many occasions to be proud Of him,
The morning times., 1897-01-22
The Northwestern Breeders

Chicago, Jan. 21.-The Northwestern
Breeders Association met yesterday after
room. The shortage caused by the meet of
last summer was again discussed. 1t was
decided to still further postpone final
acton of the subject. An adjournment
was taken to February 10,
The morning times., 1897-01-22
Mr.. colegate,s Critical Condition.

The condition of Mr.. j Hall Collegiate,
docket clerk OF the police court, Continued
extremely critical last night, and little
hope is entertained for his recovery. His
physicians spent the night at his bedside
administering stimulants, and subjecting
the patient to alcoholic baths.
The morning times., 1897-01-22
HER HUSBAND BEAT HER.
Rosa Johnson Had Him Arrested,
but Subsequently Repented.

but subsequently Repented.
Rosa Johnson, colored complained at the
Ninth precinct Police station last night
that her husband Charles Johnson, had
come to his home, on Seventh street, near
Z northeast, under the influence of liquor
and had beaten her numerically, and that
she was afraid to return, as he had
threatened her life. Policeman Gee went
to the house and placed Johnson under ar
rest.
When he had been locked up, however,
his wife's fear and anger disappeared and
she succeeded III raising the necessary SIS
to secure the release OF hubby. Their
united entreaties and tears succeeded in
persuading the sergeant in charge to re-
lease him on the collateral.
The morning times., 1897-01-22
An oratorical Contest.

The cabinet of the Epworth League Of
Trinity M. E. Church, at a meeting held
last evening completed arrangements for
the annual oratorical contest. The con-
Stestants from Trinity Chapter will be
Messrs. Harry F Belt, j. Frank Trazzare,
and ny Hobbs, jr.
The morning times., 1897-01-22
A Game of Basketball.

The basketball team of the Queer Wheel
men viii play the Washington Athletic
Clubs team league game at the Carroll
Institute Saturday night, January %.
and not the c. I. team, as appeared in
yesterday mornings issue.
The morning times., 1897-01-22

s. Mum, Son & Co.. Silsby's New York
correspondents, have this to say in their
cotton letter:
There seems to be some disposition
here to buy cotton for the moment, very
slight, however. but 1t is nevertheless
noticeable. Mills are making some inquiry
in the South and print cloths are more
firm. Receipts are commencing to show
more marked falling off, and if
this continues our markets viii without
question do better. The trade is looking
more favorably on cotton, and it only
needs d little outside encouragement to
stimulate prices.''
The morning times., 1897-01-22

Graphophone Capital Traction, Lanston,
United States Electric. Mergenthaler. the
trust stocks and the Metropolitan Railroad
stock and bonds have been actively dealt
In
The morning times., 1897-01-22
Three Hundred Days for Assault

George Gray and Thomas Qseen were in
November 10, last, and then and
there engaged in an assault upon Sach
other. Gray was arraigr1ed in Judge
Miller's court yesterday on the charge of
assault, and sent down for 300 days.
The morning times., 1897-01-22

Every local broker is happy. The stock
exchange had a great boom in business
during the past week, and the number of
recorded transactions has left everybody
wild-eyed with excitement, even the olGer
members, who have seen some very brisk
periods in their time, of course We all arc
joyed after the weeks of duiInesS that
have been the vogue, TO see so much ac-
tivity, especially as it was not expected.
The morning times., 1897-01-22

The rise in Pneumatic Gun Carriage is
probably the most noticeable feature OF
the market. 1t is selling as high as 40,
and phenomenal number OF shares have
been dealt in recently. There seems no
question that the public is beginning to
realize that the company is worth invest
ing in. The government viii probably show
it more favorS in the future and that VIII
mean profits before long. 1t is fact that
all profits so far have been taken up 10y
the salaries of Mr.. Creecy, the president,
and his secretary. Some people, rather
misinformed, it would seem, are objecting
to this There can be nothing further
from the truth than that Mr.. Creecy has
not earned his salary. He has secared all
the government contracts, has done all
the work of the company and manipulated
everything, and has been the life of the
company. 1t would have died long ago
without him. He couldn't do all this for
love, and when money did come in from
the government contracts he got il as back
pay. When the company begins to earn
wad OF money in fat contracts Mr.. Creecy's
salary will be very small matter