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The times., 1897-04-08
A GIFT TO R.BILL.
The Ex-Deputy Commissioner Pre-
scented With Gold Watch.


A score of persons connected with the
Pension Department visi ted ex-Deputy
Commissioner II. C. Bel last night, at his
home, No. 1S Fourth street southeast
Mr.. and Mrs, Bell gave them cordial
welcome, while wondering what had
caused the une xpected visit Of so many
They were not kept long in suspense, for
Mr.. w. Il. Pierson, chairman of the board
of pension appeals, took the center of the
room and made a clever speech. He re-
ferred to the twelve years service
of Mr. Bell in the Pension Department.
and particularly to the last four years as
deputy commissioner. Mr. Pierson COM
Inended his administration, ana declared
that while Mr. Bell is an intense partisan,
he never permitted politics to interfere
with the discharge OF his duty, nor per
mitted it to stand in the way OF merited
promotion or preferme
Mr.. Pierson, having said many very
pleasant and truthful things about Mr..
Bell, he in the name OF 1 80 members Of
the Pension Bureau presented the ex-
deputy commissioner with an elegant gold
watch, chain, and charm. The front case
of the timepiece bore the initials of the
recipient and the diverse side had on
It 1887" On the inner case was this
inscription
Hon II. C. Bell, from his friends in
the Pension Bureau. April 7, S97."
Mr. Bell was deeply effected by the ele-
giant token of regard his former sub
or,linates had given him, and it was not
without effort that ne was able to express
his appreciation. After few rambling re-
marks his self-posfession returned, and
he made one of those eloquent speeches
that became noted during the campaign
last year. The guests passed a pleasant
evening before returning to their homes.
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AN ELEcTRoCU1IoN DELAYED.
Arma;ure Coil Burns Ont and the
Murderer Is ReSpited.

Columbus, Ohio, April THE electro
cUtion apparatus which was to have been
used for the first time at midnight toni ght
In executing the death penalty upon Will
lam Haas failed at the last minute, and
Warden z. g. Coffin was obliged TO request
Gov. Bushnell 10 respite the condemned man
until the defect could be remedied. One
of the arinature coils burned out while the
last tests were being made tonight.
temporary repair was made, but the
machine would then develop only 1,6C0
volts. II was to have been raised to i $50
before the current was to be sent Though
the body of the murderer. The repre-
sentative OF the company making the dy
namo was unwilling that such risk should
be taken, and at his suggestion Warden
Coffin asked FOR and obtained a respite
60 April 21.
The crime of which Haas was convict
ed was the murder of Mrs. william Brader
In Cincinnati on the morning of July 3,
1886. Haas, who is but boy, barely
seventeen years old now, was employed
by Mrs. Brader'S husband to assist him in
gardening.
On the morning of the murder Brader had
gone to market, leaving Haas al home with
his wife. According 10 Haas own con-
fession he assaulted Mrs. Brader and then
cut her throat with razor.
The times., 1897-04-08
cARRoLLs WON BOTH GAMES.
BY Winning Last Night c. i. CIinched
the Reserve Team Championship.

The Carroll Institute reserve bowling
team paid a visit last night to the Wash
ington Athletic Club Bowling alleys and
won the fun set of two games. The first
game was won by IL pins, in a regular
c. l. finish in the last frame. Tie second
was taken in on margin of T3 pins, with
a score of 673 to $50.
By winning last night the Institute bowl
ers Clinched their hold on the Reserve Team
League championship for t1is season, and
the S9engerbund VIII more than likely
finish second.
The series has been an interesting one
and Capt. Miller is happy over deserved
honors won. Merritt, of c. l., made the
difficult spare of 4 3, 6, Z. Ellsworth,
OF CT, led with best average, having 15T.
Polly, with 1s6. had the best single game.
Following is the score:
The times., 1897-04-08
CoRBETT CHASING FITZ.
VIII Challenge Him at Chicago for Il
Return Fight.

Chicago, April Following his General
plan of securing a return fight from
Bob" Fitzsimmons, Corbett win prob
ably be here Friday night TO challenge the
Carson City victor when Tie latter steps
on the stage at Battery d Information
wasreceived yesterday from a warm friend
OF both Corbett and Brady that they were
attempting TO secure a han near the bat
terry for show Friday night, and failing
in that they viii be at the show to issue
the same stereotypeI challenge.
Corbett has been at Fi.zsimm0nS' heels
since they left san Francisco, and the Chi
cdgo plan is in keeping with what the
party has been doing for some time The
managers OF the Fitzsimmons show have
not yet announced the program for the eR-
tertanment.
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Sinperly Results.

Singerly, Pa, April 7.-Results of to-
days races:
First race-Four and one-half furlongs:
Black Bess, 8 TO 5, won; Shade, TO o.,
second; Govinda, third. Time, 1903
Second race-SiX furlon gs-Nihilist, won;
Prince Potomac, second; Blue Light, third.
Time, 1925 "a.
Third race-SiX furlongs: Oracle, won;
Gold Dollar, 4 to l. second; Tenpa, third,
Time, :25 12.
Fourth race Five furlongs: vienna, 3
to 5, Won; Alton wood, 8 to 5, second;
Dwight, third. Time, 1:10.
Firth race-Six and half furlongS:
Helena Belle, to /, won; Kassala, to
o, second; Brooklyn, third. Time. 1:33 L +.
Sixth race-SiX furlongs: Marguerite, .
to /, won: Telegram 2 to 1, second; John
Berkley, third. Time, 1:27.
The times., 1897-04-08
CoRCoRAN's WERE WINNERS.
Eastern Athletic Lost weI--PIaye;i
Game of Basketball.

The gymnasium of Carroll Institute was
she scene last night of a league game Of
basketball, in which the CoTcoran Cadet
aud Eastern Athletic Club teams were the
contestants. The soldiers won by score
of to /. 1t was wellplayed, free pass
lag game, especially by the Corcorans and
much enjoyed by an audience which filled
all the available gallery space.
Considering the fact that it was minus
hree of its best players the Eastern team
put up strong game, and made good up
hill play for a showing.
The, Corcoraus scored once in the first
three times in the second, and in the third
landed four goals more, and Of these
Dodge, who played strong game, made
four goals and Clarke aud Collins atwo
each. The only oallanded for the Easterns
The times., 1897-04-08
ATHLETICS PLAY TODAY.
Sharsig's Quakers, of the Atlantic
League, VIII Meet the Senator's.

This afternoon at National Park series
Of three games will be inauguTated be
tween the Washingtons and the Ath-
letics of Philadelphia, members OF The
Atlantic League.
The Athletics are under the manage
ment OF Billy Sharsig, who was chief in
charge OF the famous old Athletics of
the american Association. ShaTSig's pres
ent aggregation is very strong, and he is
very confident OF winning one game out
of the three to be played with the Senators
today, tomorrow and Saturday. The team
will arrive from Philadelphia this morn-
ing.
The lineup and batting order of the
Athletics is as follows: Maron, l. f.; Nc
Vey, C. f.; Hamburg, ID; Lever, r f.;
Rafter, 6. s.; r. SChaub, 3b; Childs, 2b;
Fox, F. schaub and Berry, c.; Jordan,
Cain, Ames and Connor, p.
The usual prices will prevail and game
will be called az 4:3O O'Clock.
The times., 1897-04-08
RYAN "HAs COLD FEET"
kennedy's Terse Way of Declaring
the Green Match Off"

San Francisco, April THE superin-
tendent OF the Olympic Club, william j.
Kennedy, received letter from Tommy
Ryan, from Syracuse, N Y, yesterday,
which stated that Ryan Will not meet
Green in this city until the Olympic Club VIII
give $4,000 purse, and allow $500 for
the expenses of the welterweight to the
coast. Ryan also stipulates that Siler must
he the referee and that he (Silerl be al
lowed $1,000 and his expenses to and
from the coast
Kennedy answered the message and said
in brief. Match off; you've got cold feets
The times., 1897-04-08

was made by Dunn in the third inning
With last nights game the Corcurans
ciosed their season, and have good show
10 win second place in the league While
the cadets are away on their trip to the
Grant ceremonies in New York the team
VIII play game with the Brooklyn Y NJ.
L A, and the date will probably he
April 26.
Manager Schmelz and nearly allthe mem
hers of the Washington League baseball
team witnessed the contest, and very much
enjoyed its attractive features Of motion
and uncertainty
Following is the lineup:
The times., 1897-04-08

Mrs. A Inveen, residing at T20 Henry
street, Alton. H., suffered with sciatic
rheumatism for over eight months. She
doctored for it nearly the whole of this
time. using various remedies recommended
by friends. and was treated hy the phySi-
clans. but receives no relief. She then used
one and half hottlesof Cha amberlain sP ain
Balm, which effecteda complete cure. This
is published at her reqrest. as she wants
others similarly afflicted to know what
cured her, The % and 50-cent sizes for
sale by druggists.
The times., 1897-04-08
a GOOD PLACE FOR pABSEY.
Made Special Scientific Agent ut
Salary of $4,000.

Salafy OI S4,0UO.
Charles w. Dabney, ir., of Tennessee,
Assistant Secretary OF Agriculture, was
appointed by Secretary Wilson yesterday
to be special agent in clarge of scicn-
tific and sta atisticai investigation, at "a
salary of $4,000 year.
This is the largest compensation paid
any official in the Government service,
designated either by the President or a
Cabinet officer, who is not confirmed hy
the Senate, with the single exception
OF the director OF the Bureau Of Ame:i-
can Republics.
The act of Secretary Wilson in thus
creating an office and besuowing it upon a
Democrat, who held office under Mr.,
Cleveland, has called for severe stric-
lures from many office-hunting Repub'i-
cans.
The times., 1897-04-08

and McCarthy's hit to left center They
added three in the sixth on bases on balls
TO Mahcney and ReardOn and singles by
Lamb, Smith, and Bach. In the ninth Bach
hit for base, stole second, and came home
with the fifth run on Cartwright's error
to Norton, in assisting to first, and
Mahoney's grass burner TO left. The at
ta,dapna ypas O62 The score.
The times., 1897-04-08

Earnedruns-W Washington, 9; Georgetown,
/. First base by aslington, 3:
Georgetown, 2 Left on bases Washing
ton, 8; Georgetown, 6. First bas eon balls :
Off Clancy, 4; Bach, 2; off Ashe, 2. Struck
out-By Mercer, 3: McJames. 3; Norton, /
by Clancy, /; Bach, 2. Three-base hit
Reilly. Two-basc h1t-McJ ames Stolen
bases Lush, Cartwright, Fleming, Nc
Carthy Mahoney, Bach Hit by pitcher-By
Norton, Lamb. Wild pitches-McJames A ;
Bach, /. Passed Ba1-FarreIl. Umpire
Mr. John Heydler. Time Of game-Two
The times., 1897-04-08
ro Settle the Honndnrr Disnnte

Minister Thomas, at Caracas, Eene-
zuela, has cabled the state Department
a confirmation OF the reported action
Of the Venezuelan congress on the arbi-
tration treaty, providing for the settle
ment of the boundary dispute with Eng
land.
The times., 1897-04-08
Keen 1t az Home.

A bottle OF Berkeley Pure Rye Whisky
is a pretty good thing to have in the
house. hot toddy, going TO bed, will
break up a cold and induce refreshing
sleep. Sold by James Tharp, Sl2 f street
northwest
The times., 1897-04-08
Derby Spring Meeting.

London, April THE Derby Spring
meeting was opened today for two days
racing The principal event on tc-day'S
card was the Doveridge Handicap stakes
Of LOCO sovereigns, for three-year-olds
and upward; the straight mile. The race
was won by Mr.. A. F Bassetts Clorane.
out of Il field of twelve starters. Lord
Ellesmere's Villiers was second, and Lord
William Beresford's, tMr Pierre Loril-
lard'st, Diakka, third. The betting was
to / against Clorane, 20 to l against
Villiers, and II to l against Diakka.
The times., 1897-04-08
Amertcnn Leagua BICYCLES.

Nothing like them in tie city Strictly
high grade in every particular, except
price. Guaranteed, clecned and polished
once month free. Sample wheels al
602 9Th St NV. apS2t
The times., 1897-04-08

Lieut.. j. H Gibbons has been detached
from the Raleigh and assigned to duty
in the office Of the Assistant Secretary of
the Navy.
The times., 1897-04-08
Commissioners Leeye savannat

Savannah, Ga, April THE Interstate
Commerce Commission concluded its ses-
sion today, and will leave for Jackson
VILE Fla.
The times., 1897-04-08
Doctors Disagree

On many points. but all of them, no matter
of what school, fully agree: That the Kid
The times., 1897-04-08

nevs ShOuIu litter every
inhpurlty from the Blood.
That Healthy Kidneysin-
sure perfect filtration.
That DR.. Hobbs Spara-
gus Kidney Pills make
the Kidneys healthy and
Increase their power to
filter out of the blood
uric acid and other pois-
ons.
Rheumatism, Neural
gia, Malaria, Gout,
Cllorosis, Uraernia, Ery-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-20


The Roanoke Times notes with pleas
ure that Congressman Lamb. Of the
Third district, is in favor Of the sena-
toral primary plan, and says that Sena-
tor Daniels mistake in opposing that
plan is daily becoming more evident. The
Times Will also note that Senator Dan
ie says that he has no objection to the
principle, but thinks there is difficulty
in arranging the details. That is where
Congressman Jones made his mistake
The Roanoke Convention should have en-
dorsed the principle and left the details
to the Legislature.
The Lynchburg News, which gave an
ardent support 10 Bryan and free silver
now comes out frankly and honestly with
a statement that it is neither wise nor
patriotic to deny or belittle the coming
prosperity. Every day, it says indica-
lions multiply showing that the distress
OF hard times IS passing away, and for
some time to come the country may
breathe more freely. This shows that
our Lynchburg contemporary is a news
paper. and not political organ.
The Portsmouth Star calls upon the
press OF the State TO cease for a while
all political palaver TO drop politics en-
tirely and talk business and prosperity.
1t is not possible to drop politics with
the State campaign upon US, but 1t Is
very meet end right TO stop bowling ca
lamity for political effect, and 10 Try to
check the wave OF prosperity for the
purpose o; aiding the cause of free sill
yer. Let us talk business as much as
possible, and DO what we can 10 help
progress along, at the same time bend
ing our energies TO secure necessary re-
forms in State legislation. first OF all an
honest election law.
The Fredericksburg Free Lance ear
nestly urges upon the management 10
invite Messrs. Tyler. Echols and Monta-
que to attend the next fair at that place.
The presence OF these gentlemen would
no doubt be a drawing caro-.
Several days ago we mentioned that
Mr.. N. f. Thompson, Of Pennsylvania,
had inaugurated movement 10 settle
tho surplus labor Of that State in the
South. The Lynchburg Advance in COM
menting on the fact says that men who
como South and engage In farming. and
practice industry and frugality will al
most surely succeed. and II such men
come, meaning business, they Will ind
welcome encouragement and the means
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-20
WHAT THE RAILROADS ARE DOING

Those who have been saying that the
boom in railroad stocks is simply a trick
Of the spectators do not thoroughly I'M
derstand the situation.
The boom is due to the fact that with
returning prosperity and general inn
provement in business, together with the
large crops OF the West and South, the
railroads generally are showing greatly
increased earnings
one Of the most significant facts in
this connection is the report that one
hundred thousand more men are employ
ed by the railroads in this country at
present than were employed a year ago.
1t is well known no labor is better paid
than railroad labor. and an addition OF
100000 men TO the pay-rolls means five
million dollars paid for labor. This
money, of course, finds its way into Ge
channels of trade and helps TO iuA'as
business that much better.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-20
THE BUSINESS OUILOOK.
Encouraging Prospects seen Everywher'
bN Nj. IhOmpnOm,


Mr. J. $. Barbour Thompson. of At
lanta. Ca, assistant genera superlhleh-
dent Of the Southern railway, mas just re-
turned from d tour embracing South caro-
lima. Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Ten
nessee and part of Kentucky. In re-
gard to the business outlook, Mr.. Ihomp-
while it IS true that in some sections
.he corn crop IS short. and the iruit ana
melon crops, which are confined 10
limited area, were not success s'hl,
taking cotton, the staple product OF TINS
section, the outlook was never more raw
orable and unless some very uneApecle,1
and decided change occurs this crop VIII
be a very large one. The wheat crop III
Tennessee and Kentucky Is the largest
in many years and the prices are better.
The hay crop is Il good one. The yield OF
all other products is likewise good, ana
the prices of all are on the advance.
Planters appear TO be in better cohdllloh
than they have been for years.
THE cotton mills are all running on
full time and are doing good business
Some OF them, on account OF the laIbc
amount Of business they are doing, are
exhausting their stock OF cotton on hahu
The lumber interest Is improving ana
the demand for lumber Is greatly on the
increase. The iron and coal interests are
doing well. Some furnaces winch nave
bees out Of blast are arranging 10 20 IN
again. Engagements are already made
for exporting during the next few months
large quantities of iron which nave been
sold abroad. While, on account OF local
troubles. a few of the coal mines are
closed. the mines as a whole In the Ten
nessee. Alabama and Kentucky dis
tricts are all being worked 10
their fun capacity. and almost all
OF them report that 'helr orders
daily exceed their output. Many COM
panies are making arrangements for In
creasing their output, and new mines are
beins opened up.
There seems TO be a very decided inn
prOvement I'm the establishment OF new
IN tcrprses. sUch as the building OF cot
ton compresses, oil mills. cotton mills
and large plants for the saving or tim
boz and the manufacture Of its product.
Indeed. through this section the people are
i'm better spirits and consider the out
look most favorable The indications are
that the transportation lines Of the South
will find themselves taxed 10 their ut
most 10 move the business during the
greater part Of the next twelve months.
There are a thousand evidences OF this
the standing crops In the fields AMI the
gathered crops I'm the barns and ware
houses. the business which Is actually
moving. the factories and furnaces which
are runnine. and the many industries
which are being developed and built
up"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-20

Of earning a living. In this sentiment the
Advance but echoes what we have SAID
on the same subject. The South Is al
ways glad to sec good men no matter
what sections they come FROM when
they come for business, and not to med
die with the south's politics.
The Alexandria Times says that gu
Iernatorial timber was too scarce 10
have two governors at one time. so that
ElIyson had to be held over for the next
campaign. very pretty compliment "
Mr.. Ellyson.
The stanton vindicator pays the FOL
lowing deserved tribute to the judges
of the Court Of Appeals:
While the press all over the state Is
calling for reform In the Juoiciai ssS-
TEN OF Virginia, the members Oh the Su-
preme Court OF Appeals nave peeh
quietly working one. When the presen'
members OF the court took then SEATS
they found over four hundred cases on
the docket. They have disposed OF all
Of these; they have kept up with all the
business brought before them, something
that has not been done for forty years
and by the end Of this year VIII clear the
docket from all over the state.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-20

OF the dry goods shipped from this city.
fail to show that these reported sales
have az yet resulted in actual shipments.
Perhaps 1t IL too soon yet TO expect that
one line, indeed, reports somewhat
larger business. but the others say that
tho shipments are no greater, and, In
some instances. less than last year. al
though there has been "A noticeable in
crease in the number OF former shippers
who have looked in upon the agents TO
inauiro in regard 10 rates and the like.
This Is a candidate statement. and very
near the truth. Many Southern men
availed themselves OF the low rate to take
a trip TO New York. and that some Of
them purchased goods we have no doubt.
But after all. the question resolves IT.
self into this: Can New York OFFER
Southern merchants better inducements
than they have been getting from mar
kets nearer home. and do Southern men
prefer 20 trade with Northern merchants
than with merchants OF their own Sec
ton?
The fact is that the excursion move
ment recently inaugurated in New York
is a confession Of a decrease rather than
an indication OF an increase in business
in the metropolis.
The New York merchants saw that
their trade was gradually slipping away
from them, and this was first made man
ifest in the export trade. The Southern
ports have been gradually taking away
New York's business. and 1t is only a
little while ago that the business men OF
that city made an appeal to the author
tiles TO put a stop 10 what they claimed
was a discrimination against the port
OF New York. After everything possible
had been done In that direction, the ex-
cursion idea was conceived. and its OBJ
ject manifestly was 10 regain trade that
New York had lost. But we doubt If
any permanent results will be obtained.
Southern men prefer TO deal with South
ern men, and unless New York can show
vastly superior advantages and offer
yastly superior inducement, It will not
tempt the Southern merchants away
from the home markets.
We say this not in disparagement OF
New York, but for the encouragement
OF Richmond If Richmond jobbers can
offer the same inducements that the New
York jobbers offer. they will beat New
York altogether, and that Richmond can
hold It's own against New York or any
Northern market is a fact that cannot
be disputed.
The first excursion 10 this city was
a success, and we are gratihed TO see
that the Chamber Of Commerce IS so far
encouraged as to announce other eXcur-
sions In the near future. Richmond has
a great opportunity to extend its trade,
and all that is necessary is TO put forth
proper effort. 1t already has established
trade relations with the Southern States.
and by bringing the men here and speak
ing with them face to face, and cult
waiting social as well as business relations,
we think Richmond trade can be i'm
mensely increased.
TO sum up New York's excursion move
ment was fight for business. Richmond
promptly met that movement with a
counter movement, and. by confession
of the Philadelphia Ledger's correspon-
dent, the net results are against New
York and in favor OF Richmond Let
us take comfort and courage in this con-
fessed fact.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-20

ST. LOUIS. Mo. August l9.-Mrs Gus
sic Campbell Spencer-Winslow has eloped
20 Alton H., and secretly remarked her
first husband, VIII Spencer. She had
been divorced but two days from Dr.
Jack" Winslow when she made her
latest move i'm the progressive game az
matrimOny.
Her second husi and welded the recent
lv-divorced wife OF Walter Marder. OF the
Marder-Luse type foundry. the day pre-
vious M Kansas city. Gussie has been
twice divorced and twice married In the
past three months. She is the daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs. William Campptl OF
Webster Groves. 2 swell suburb Of this
city When very young she was married
TO William Spencer. Of Webster Groves.
She obtained a decree Of divorce and an
award Of 5000 damages from suburban
railroad on the same day, May Z-d last.
twenty days after her first divorce she
married Winslow, who deserted her ln
six days.