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The morning times., 1897-02-05
HILL TALKING 1T TO DEATH.
The Anti-liquor In the Capitol Bill
Doesn't Please This Teetofaler.

1t is sad to lose Senator Hill. He can
only be with us for thirty days longer, and
since he has taken such a lively interest
in District local affairs, he has become
so pictur Squely interesting. AS long
distance running debater, he has no peers
Just now he is engaged in talking the
Capitol prohibition bill to death, Just AS
the other day he laid the Cockrell electric
lighting resolution away In its little grave
after talking it's life out.
Senator Hill is a teetutalef in practice, but
an prohibitionist in the Senate 1t is
a well-Gnown fact that the bill to prohibit
the sale of liquor in the Capitol gets to
a vote in the Senateit will pass; and equally
well known that many of the very men
who will vote for it do not believe in it, or
want it to pass. So that in his present fill
buster Senator Hill has an easy majority
of the Senate with him in spirit if not in
spirits.
Senator Hill made a splendid presenta-
ton OF his position against the legisla-
ton, and gave very interesting account
of the manner III which the same question
arose and was disposed OF at Albany dur
ing his administration as governor. He
said that 1.-THE busybodies who spent their
people made u great clamor about the
disgrace OF having what they called a
saloon in the State capitol The legiSla
ture passed a bin prohibiting the sale of
liquor in any State building. Then the bill
came to Gov. Hill. 1t had some slight
trouble getting past him He vetoed il on
the ground that it interfcred with the
rights of individuals, notably with those
of the veteran soldiers, inmates OF homes,
and with his own right to play the
host as he pleased in his own home, the
executive mansion, which was q State
building. This veto was sustained. Then
the legislature passed a law applying only
to the big State capitol As passed, it
prohibited the sale of any liquor contain
ing alcohol
When it reached me in tins FORM said
the Senator Il sent il To the State chemist
for an official report as to what were al
cuholic liquors. He reported that those
familiar drinks, ginger ale, lemonade, pop
and soda water all contained more or less
alcohol, and then, in the interests of TEN
perance, vetoed it again! And the res
taurant at Albany is still doing business
at the old stand in the same old way
under the present administration there "
Senator Hills fight is being made be-
cause Of his belief that the proposed law
would be an infringement of personal
liberty. He will occupy the morning hour
again today.
The morning times., 1897-02-05
HELD UP THREE PEOPLE
Two Armed Negroes Loot a Cash
Drawer.
THE POLICE HAVE NO CLEWS
The Thieves Secured Only 40 Cents.
Miss McQuade, the Proprietor's
Daug hter, Had Removed the
Days Sales Only Short Time
Before They Came In.

one or the boldeSt rObberies which the
police or the Fifth precinct have been asked
TO investigate for some time was committed
lasU nighG shortly after O'Clock, at the
grocery OF Bernard McQuade, corner of
fifth and M street southeast.
The thieves were two young colored men,
and while they only succeeded in making
way with a cash drawer containing forty
cents, the wild west style in which the
robbery was committed created intense
excitement in that section OF the city
Mr.. McQuade, the proprietor of the
store, is over sixty years OF a ge, and unable
To pursus the thieves, who escaped The
old man, with his wife and eldest daughter,
We're in the sitting-room, directly back of
the grocery. The two rooms are separated
by door, which contains glass, SO
that customers can be seen when coming
in the store.
The family were seated at the table
when some one came into the grocery, but
Mrs. McQuade thinking it was her son,
whom she was expecting, paid no atten-
ton, until she noticed Il man whom she
did not recognize. Supposing he was a
customer she started to go into the
grocery, but upon opening the door she
was confronted by a tall, slim mulatto, who
leveled pistol at her head and com
manded her to keep still
Mrs. McQuade called to her husband,
but he had no sooner gotten to the door
than the robber covered him with his pis-
tol and told him that if he moved his
brains would be blown out
At the same time another man was heard
rafting at the cash drawer, which he
had succeeded in prying open.
The daughter seeing the danger of her
parents rushed into the grocery and told
the man behind the counter to take the
money in the drawer and 60 The robber
with the revolver then backed out of the
store followed by his companion.
Tie thieves narrowly missed getting away
with considerable money, as just previous
TO their entrance Miss McQuade had taken
$50 from the cash drawer, leaving but
90 cents in Change. The thieves overlooked
10 cents i'll their haste to get away. The
police We're at once notified, but as the
McQuades were SO badly frightened only
a meagcr description could be obtained.
The morning times., 1897-02-05
New York Cotton Market.
Baltimore Markets.

Baltimore, Feb. 4.-FIour dull. unchanged
receipts, 6,764 barrels; exports, l 20 bar
rels; sales, 600 barrels. Wheat dull
spot, Sc 1-2 bid; May, So 4aS3-re-
ceipts, 7,f47 bushels; exports, none; stock,
315,S1S bushels; sales, l 800 bushels
southern wheat by sample, S7aSS; do. on
grade, S2a8T- Corn steady-spot and
month, % 5-sa25 81; March, % lisa
90 3-8; April, 27a27 Is; May, 2Sa2S IA;
steamer mixed, % 5-sa23 3-4-recefpts,
S4.4S7 bushels; exports. 81. .357 bushels;
stock, 2,321 -331 bushels; sales, 1000
bushels southern white corn, 27 -2a2S;
do yellow, 26 I-2a2T oats quiet and
steady-No. white, 24a24 3; No. 2
mixed, 21a22-receipts, 81 400 bushels;
exports, $4,000 bushels: stock, 714,252
bushels. Rye firm-No. 2 nearby, Al IL
a AZ; western, AZ 14a42 1-2-Tecefpts,
2,474 bushels; exports, 81 ,429 bushels;
stock, $50, ,312 bushels. Hay firm Choice
timothy, S1350aS1 Grain freights
quiet, unchanged. Sugar steady, un-
changed. Butter firm, unchanged. Eggs
weak-fresh, 14a14 1-e. Cheese firner,
active, unchanged. Whisky unchanged.
The morning times., 1897-02-05
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.
capt. Mushhack, Of the Infantry,
VIII Retire

The resignation of First Lieut.. s L.
Monroe, OF the Alexandria Light Infantry,
dated January 80, has been approved by
Capt. George 4 Mushback and forwarded
TO the governor. Capt. Mushback has ap-
Piled to the governor To be placed on the
retired list of the Virginia Volunteers un-
der the recent act of the general assembly
which allows an officer to be placed on
the retired list, after ten years service.
Capt Mushback hasturncd the affairs of the
company over to Second Lieut. Bryant, the
only remaining commissioned officer OF
the company. Capt. Mushback has made an
excellent commanding officer and his re-
tirement is regretted.
The concert given at the Opera House
last night for the benefit of Mrs Annie
Colts Wilson, was Il most successful af-
fair. Some OF the best talent of Washing
ton participated in the concert.
a dispatch from New York yeSterday Y
stated that l. Z. Payne had arrived in
that city and placed himself under the
care of the surgeons at the Pasteur In
stitute Mr. Payne. as reported in The
Times, was bitten by mad dog at his
home. near Bailey's Cross Roads, ON Tues
day last.
Richard Washington, Garfield Essex, Ro-
meo Essex, and Henrietta Pines, all col.
ored, were fined $40 each in the police
court yesterday for the larceny Of $50
belonging TO Moses Stevens. In default
they were all sent down.
Jacob l.. Boyer and Miss Amelia Kraus-
koff, both of Washington, were married
in this city on Wednesday evening. The
ceremony was performed in the German
Lutheran Church by Rev. j NJ EberIing
The morning times., 1897-02-05
THREATENED HIS FATHER.
VILLA tn McIntire, a Tinsmith, a

VILLA IN McIntire, a Tinsmith, Ar
rested on a Serious Charge.
William McIntire, a respectable looking
and we'll dressed young man about twenty
five years old, occdpied a cell in the Fifth
precinct police station last night because
he threatened to xiii his father, with whom
he lived at No. pa / street southeast.
The McintirsS are tinsmiths, and wel-tO-
do, but the young man has very wayward
disposition. His father repFoached him
yesterday for his conduct, and William re-
taliated by creating a scene in the house
hold, ana threatened 10 do up the whole
family he could not have his own way. The
father came in for the greater portion of the
young mans abuse, and matters Were
brought 30 such q c.Im2X 1na5 ne threatened
TO Kill his ged parent, ana left the house
saying that when he returned he would
have something with which TO fix" him
The old gentleman became alarmed and
went 20 the office Of Justice O'Doneli and
swore out a warrant for his sons arrest.
When William returned home looking for
more trouble he was met by an officer and
placed under arrest. He will be given a
hearing before Judge Miller this morning
The morning times., 1897-02-05

The statement of the Chicago, Burling
ton, and Quincy came out yesterday. 1t
was generally considered to be favorable,
net earnings showing an increase OF $685.
600 The dividends viii be continued at
the present rate, although they were not
quite earned, showing only about three
and an eighth But everything is favorable
for the stock Co go higher, as it is thought
that the prospects of the road are good
and that it's earnings viii increase. The
only danger TO G. B. & O. from legislation
was in the State of Nebraska, and this
danger is now apparently over.
The morning times., 1897-02-05
INTERESTING EXPERIENCE
OF an Iowa Lady Who Was Cured of
Dyspepsia After Suffering for
Twenty-Five Years.

Mrs. Sarah a. Skeels, an estimable lady
residing at Lynnville, Jasper Co, Iowa, was
for twenty-five years a sufferer from Dys-
pepsia, and her complete restoration to
health is SO remarkable that we present the
facts i'll the case for the benefit of our
readers, many of whom have doubtless
suffered III the same manner and wiIl
therefore, be interested in learning how
all stomach troubles may be avoided and
cured. Mrs. Skeels says. Il used only
one package OF Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
and l received such great and unexpected
benefit that L wish TO express my sincere
gratitude. In fact it has been six months
since l took the medicine and [ have not
had one particle of distress or difficulty
since. And all this in the face Of the fact
that the best doctors | consulted told me
my case was incurable, as L had suffered
for twenty-five years. / want half
dozen packages to distribute among my
friends here who are very anxious to try
this remedy. Truly yours,
MRS SARAH A. SkEELS'
The reason why Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
lets are so successful in curing indigestion
and stomach trouble and the reason why
it never diSappoints those Who need it and
use it is because nothing is claimed for
it except what it will actually perform.
1t is not a cure-all and no such claims
are made for it. 1t is prepared for the sole
purpose OF curing Dyspepsia and the vari-
Gus forms of indigestion.
There is scarcely patent medicine made
but what is claimed to cure Dyspepsia as
well hundred other troubles. When
as matter Of fact a remedy to cure Dys-
pepsia must be prepared especially for
that and nothing else: and among all the
remedies, patent nostrums, bitters, ETC.,
so extensively advertised you will find
that Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the
only one advertised Us a cure for Dys-
pepsia and nothing else. The remedy
is prepared by the Stuart CO., of Marshall,
Mich, and for sale by all druggists at SO
cents per package, and if you suffer from
any form Of stomach arrangement or indi-
gestion trial will not disappoint you.
A little book on stomach troubles mailed
free. Address Stuart Co., Marshall, Mick.
The morning times., 1897-02-05
SCENES IN THE OLD WORLD.
President Taylor, of Carroll Insti-
IT tate. Deliver ed a Lecture.

president Taylor o1 carroll Instl-
1t tate. Delivered Lecture.
When Mr. y. T Taylor, president OF
Carroll Institute, appeared before its mem
bers last night to deliver the first of
the February series Of com plimentary
lectures, there was not vacant seat in
the hall The speaker gave a graphic
reminiscence OF his trip abroad last sum
mcr, Illustrated with number Of beauti-
fUl views.
As the eiecture fingered through the - Avon
country the quaint scenes of Stratford
served as background for vivid word
painting OF tie birthplace of the worlds
greatest poet, and when in time he came
to tie streets OF London, the change of
literary atmosphere was SO marked that
the critic who whispered Shakespeare
has given place to Dickens but voiced
tie impression OF those who made no sign.
Among the historic places of London
touched upon We're the houses of Par
lament, Westminster Abbey and the city
palace Of the queen.
At the close Of the lecture Mr. Taylor
was presented with a superb basket of
Ia France roses from his associates in
the warrant division Of the Treasury as a
tribute Of their appreciation and esteem.
Belgium = the next lecture in the course,
viii be delivered by Hon. D. l. Murphy,
Commissioner Of Pensions, on Thursday,
February IL
The morning times., 1897-02-05
MOUNTAINS OF OYSTER SHELLS.
Odd Scenes Not a Thousand Miles
Away From Washington.

Odd Scenes Not a Thousand Miles
Away From Washington.
The waters of Maryland produce one
third of the oyster supply of the world
1t yields twice as many of the luscious
biyalves as are grown in all foreign
countries combined During the present
century it has put on the market 400
600, 900 bushels of the toothsome mol
luSks. These have sold for the enor-
nous sum of $3.50 900 900 Almost all
of this country is dependent for the ahund
ance and Cheapness Of this edible on the
supply OF the Chesapeake. From here
also come very nearly all of the oysters
used for canning. In fact, the output Of
this industry in Maryland is equal to one
sixth of all the fisheries of the United
States put together
The quantity OF oyster shells landed
upon the shores of Maryland during the
last century has been reckoned at 12 000,-
600 tons. Until very lately the canning
firms have had much trouble in getting
rid of the Shells, having to pay, in fact,
for the removal of all that they could not
give away. Recently, however, they
have heen able to sell them
They are now shipped to all parts of
the country and are utilized variously
for roads, for lime and employed in max
ing coal gas They have been found
also to serve almost as well as stone
in the manufacture of special grades of
iron for railroad beds. Cultivators of
oysters also employ them, having found
that they afford suitable surfaces for
young oysters to attach themselves to.
They are likewise used to some extent
as chicken food. They are very good
for hens, the shells of eggs being large
iy made of them. The trade received
$4,000 IL a single year for the empty
shells.
Starfisiles are the oysters worst en-
envy. Other animals the young bivalves
have to guard against are crabs and
BORING snails. They are also in danger
of being stifled by mud. In Pacific wa
ters Stingrays are their most dreaded
foes. The little crab that lives in the
shell of the oyster has always excited
much interest. 1t is found in about 5
per cent Of the bivelves. 1t is Il sort
of parasite of the oyster, whose shell
protects it and whose feed supports it.
Philadelphia Times.
The morning times., 1897-02-05

The same story of dulIness and declines
that has been written of nearly every
day for the past three weeks would do
easily for report of yesterdays NeE
York Stock Exchange trading. There is
no public interest in the market apparently,
none that shows itself i'll investment, at
least. The room traders pushed prices
up slightly in the morning, but the general
result for the day showed fracti onal
losses. In addition TO this there were
one or two more radical declines of from
1 to l SIS. Sales for the day amounted
to 141 ,434 shares
The morning times., 1897-02-05

Chicago Gas had its trouble ike the
other industrials. 1t dropped off rs for
the day, to II 1-8. 1t was reported in
Chicago that a bill Will be introduced at
Springfield within few days which Will
be the hardest blow ever aimed at the Chi
cago Gas combine. The measure, in brief,
eompels all companies to charge not over so
cents for Illumination and As cents for fuel
gas. The spirit of the bill is to limit the
cash receipts TO 10 per cent of the assets
of the company manufacturing gas. Now,
this bill is purely fake. IL will never pass
che Illinois legislature, but is Just as potent
for the moment with such a touchy and
co4uettsh female as the stock market, as
if it were the hardest OF un-get-ov
truth The decline yesterday was without
doubtdue TO the circulation OF thisstory One
canEot predict wheth er it will go further or
not. Probably the heavy bull interests in
gas will get IN their " ork today and prevent
any further decline. But this must be to
a large extent "a matter of conjecture only
The morning times., 1897-02-05
Acts ADDrOVpd-

The President has approved the act to
carry out the findings of the Court of
Claims in the case of Augustus p Burditt;
tire act relating 10 mortgages in Indian
Territory: the acts granting pensions to
Mary T. Young, increase: Isabella Nor
row, widow of Brevet Major Gen. Harry A.
Morrow, L S. a; Hanna YaZell, of Hardin
county, Ohio: Alice Gard, of Greenfield,
Hancock county, Ind; Bluford Reeder, a
survivor of the Mexican War; Emily
Elliott, and Alexander Mcbride, increased.
The morning times., 1897-02-05
PLANS FOR A NEW HOME.
The Methodist Board of Lady Man.
ayers Heard Encouraging Reports

The Methodist Board of Lady Man.
ayers Heard Encouraging Reports.
The monthly meeting OF the board Of lady
managers Of the Methodist Home was held
yesterday afterr o0n in the south parlor of
Foundry II Z. Church. Mrs. DR.. Street,
president Of the board, was in the chair and
made an oral report Of the condition of the
home during the last month.
At present there are fifteen inmates,
al of whom are enjoying excellent health.
The religious services conducted at the
home during the last month Were under the
direction OF the mission society Of Ham
line NJ Z Church. Services Were held
daily 10y the Rev. W. K. Stricklin, pastor
oCHamhne Church; the Rev John R. Wright,
MrJ II Benton and G. c. Hough andothers
participated in the Christian work.
The ioaId discussed informally the plans
for the proposed new home, but no definite
action was taken.
The morning times., 1897-02-05
PROFESSOR DANIEL IS DEAD
He Passed Quietly Away at His
Home Yesterday.
UNCONSCIOUS AT THE END
A Few Hours Before Death He Re-
quested Those About His Bed
side to- Sing and Joined in with
Them-A Sketch OF His Life,

Prof. Joseph II. Daniel, who had been
i'll at his home, No. 7I5 Fifth street north.
west, died last evening at Z O'Clock. Up
to Wednesday he had held on so well that
although all chances seemed against him
some hopes of his recovery were enter
tained.
AT an early hour Wednesday morning
there was a turn for the worse, and so
bad was his condition that the physician
advised that mis- relatives be called to his
bedside. About 4:30 O'Clock lie became
unconscious. Soon afterward, however,
lie rallied. and though but emi-conscious
began to sing the 'Halleiuiah" chorus
from Elijah and at the end repeated,
"Halleiujah, haIlelu iah, forever and ever,
amen" He then reGained perfect con-
sciousness and requested his sons and
daughters and friends around his bedside
to sing for him, and although in the thrOes
of death, in a feeble way joined in the
chorus. When the last sound Of the voices
died away Mr. Daniel, in voice weak,
though wonderfully clear, took up the
refrain and sang verse alone.
This incident OF the closing hours of the
life of Prof. Daniel fully verified pre-
dic5ion made by him since he became i'll.
In fact, it was only few hours before that
he had said tha5 il before he passed away
he lost consciousness, he would wakeagain
and sing before the end come. Although
nearly eighty-one years of age his voice
was wonderfully smooth and fresh, and
retained much OF its sweetness and beauty.
Between and : O'Clock on Wednesday
evening he grew quieter, but passed
restless night. Before morning he re-
gained Consciousness and conversed with
his children, who were around his bedside.
About a. N. yesterday he passed into
condition approaching coma and weakened
rapiily until Z O'Clock in the evening,
when he passedquietly and peacefully AWAY.
The funeral services will take place Sun
day
The morning times., 1897-02-05

There were several new bears on Western
Union yesterday. The gossip was that
the Supreme Court decision in the tax
cases on Indiana and Ohio will be found
TO involve a good deal more than was at
first supposed The company is making u
poor showing in the ways of earnings, and
the floating debt is large These condi-
tions are precedents for every other State
as well as Ohio and Indiana. Ladenburg
Thalmann & Co. are bears on Western
Union, though they do not predict that it
viii suffer any immediate drop
The morning times., 1897-02-05
MRS. SIAfaIS' WILL IN DISPUTE.
1t Is Alleged That the instrument
Is Not valid

Fannie B. MeIntire filed Il caveat yes
terday to the Will OF Anna C. Smns,
diSputipg the validity OF the instrument.
She alleges that it was procured by
undue influence eXerted by Sabina NJ
Miller, sister of the deceased, or of some
one else to the caveator unknown. She
also charges that at the time of executing
tie instrument the testatriX was in no
condition mentally to make a Will The
caveator is a sister OF the testatrx
The will in question leaves an estate
OF about 81 900 in trust for the daughter
of Sabina NJ Miller.
The morning times., 1897-02-05

He has sold his seat
on the exchange. He
has been in his time
one of the powers OF
the street, one OF the
Napoleons. He is the
last of the great quar-
tet of bears, Cam
mack, Osborne, Voc
risheffer, and Henry
y. Smith, who made
their big deals to-
The morning times., 1897-02-05
Guatemala Is at Peace

The Guatemalan minister, Mr.. Lazo Ar
r.aga, denies the published statement that
q revolution is now in progress in Guate-
niala In reply TO a telegram sent by him
TO his government respecting this report
he was inform ed by cable that not only is
there 10 revolution in the republic, but that
the entire country s at peace.
The morning times., 1897-02-05
New Through Line to indianapolis
and Chicago.

Commencing January q, the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad VIII inaugurate a through
line OF Pullman Buffet Drawing room
sleeping cars between Baltimore, Wa shing-
ton. Indianapolis aad Chicago. via Cincin-
natl, leaving Washington 11:45 a. M, ar
irving Indiaaapolis 700 a. m., Chicago
I2.U0 noon.
1a2l %, 20, % ,3o-fe1 .3.5.sI1.
The morning times., 1897-02-05
MONEY FOR THE DISTRICT.
The Local Appropriation Bill Con-
sidered by theN House

The House yesterday heard read in
committee Of the whole about twenty V pages
of the District appropriation bill, and
passed Mir. Dockery's amendment repeal
ing tile la w OF 1895 in favor Of contractors
under the board Of public works. 1t, also
passed an amendment for an addition to
the Chevy Chase school.
The portion of the bill read, as far as
the telegraph and telephone service, in
cludes appropriations for the fire depart
ment, police and schools for streets, sewers
and lighting.
Mr. Bakers efforts to start kindergar-
tens in connection with the public schools.
and Mr.. Richardson 5 to get five new fire
engines received little support.
The morning times., 1897-02-05
Looks Good for Fanciun.

Senator Cameron yesterday afternoon
made favorable report on the Blackburn
to authorize the President to
appoint Leader Fanciulh, OF the United
States army, Il lieutenant Of marines, with
the pay, emoluments and subsistence OF
that rank He also presented several let
ters from War Department officials recon-
mending the measure. There is little
doubt that it will be adopted and the
leader receive a deserved recognition.
The morning times., 1897-02-05
SPECIAL NOTICE

SPECIAL NoTICE-An parties having
rooms, HaIs OF vacant buildings which
Iifey wish to rent during the inaugural
ceremonies. March a, 1897, win please
cali at the Glover building, 14I9 r st. nw,
room II. and have them registered by
tine committee ON public Comfort. l.. r
WRIGHT, Chairman Ja6- -Im-m-w-r