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The times., 1897-06-08
TORE HIS EYES OUT.
Insane Over Religion. Eli Bicker
Blinds Himself.

Middleburg, y. Y, June 7.-Eli BickeT,
of Cotton Hill, attended series of revivals
last winter, an0 since that time his actions
have Indicated that he was not in his
right mind. On Friday afternoon of last
week, he took his Bible and went 10 the
woods, a short distance away. Not re-
turning, his wife requested his brother to
lock for him.
He did so, and found him seated on
log, with his coat over the back OF his
head, a Bible in his hands, and both eyes
hanging out of their sockets. Two doctors
were summoned, and they found that
Mr.. Bicker had torn his eyeballs from
their sockets with his fingers. He told
The physicians that the Lord commanded
him to tear out his eyes, and he had
been DOING the will of the Lord. Mr..
Bicker is about thirty-five years old. is
married and has family Of small chill
dren.
The times., 1897-06-08
Thefts Reported to the Police.

Harry G.. Kimball, No go North Caro-
lima avenue southeast, reports stolen rom
III front OF No. 1403 Sixth street north
west Saturday evening a Happy Thought
bicycle lamp and cyclometer.
John T. Jager, Battery E, First Artillery,
Washington Barracks, reports stolen from
his quarters at the barracks Saturday Mi ght
Lance bicycle No. 1899.
Edward Mills, No. 700 Fourth street
northeast, reports the theft of silverine
watch
George w. Littlehouse, No. 2132 lie Roy
place, Columbia Heights, reports the lar
ceny, between May 10 and 20, Of five
stone diamond ring and gold ring set
with three large pearls
The times., 1897-06-08
FULTON CARRIED a BRlcKBAr.
Discharged Lahorer Laid In Wait
for Capt. A. l.. Cunningham.

for Capt. A. l.. Cunningham.
James Fulton, who gained considerable
Eotoriety ON April 3 by driving a wagon
belonging to the District street sweep
ing department. into Brightwood avenue
trolley car, While he was intoxicated as
stated in The Times when it occurred, Is
again Ia trouble.
He was arrested last evening for dis
orderly conduct and threatening to kill
Capt. A. p. Cunningham. inspector in the
street cleaning department. and was lodged
in a cell 1t No. g police station
For several hours yesterday afternoon
Fulton lodged from building to building
on Ninth street, between Grant avenue
and U street where Capt Cunnmgham's
gang OF iabofersiwcre at work, trying TO
get an opportunity to strike the inspector
with brickbat He has been pursuing
these tactics for several months, and on
q former occasion he was arrested for
a similar offense and sent to the work
house. His grievance against Capt. Gun
ningham is that the latter had him dis
charged for drunkenness. When searched
at the station-house, half-bIick was
found concealed in his pocket The case
Will be heard In the police court this
morning. and several witnesses will testify
against the prisoner.
The times., 1897-06-08
IN NfoisiA1I.

wALDSAUR-In loving remembrance OF
my dear husband, ALFRED t VALID
AUR, who died one month ago today,
May ., 1897.
Tne trial is hard, the pain severe,
To part with one 1 loved so dear;
But in my heart he shall remain,
Until we meet in Heaven again
Gone hut not forgotten.
By his wife, ROSE WALDSAUR
Ii
The times., 1897-06-08
Butchers Union Picnic.

The Journeymen Butchers Union held
highly successful picnic at Buchler's Park,
on the Bladcnsburg road. yesterday Dnr-
ing the day dancing, bowling and other
amusemcnts were in evidence. Music was
furnished by portion Of the Marine Band
In the evening a handsome new banner
was presented TO the union by Miss Sophia
Escher and accepted in a neat and appro-
pirate speech by President Lott. The Maen-
nercbor GerInanIa rendered several se,ec-
tions.
The times., 1897-06-08
sharon Baptist Church Reopened

The Sharon Baptist Church, colored.
which was recently organized, held its
first service Sunday morning in the new
building at the corner Of First and E
streets northw est. Rev. r. s Laws preached
the opening sermon, taking for his text
the eighteenth chapter of Isaiah The
new church is largely composed of former
members OF the Virginia Avenue Church, If
which d.. Laws was formerly pastor
The trustees are: w. Fl. Thomas, s. F.
Webb, Peter Lyons, Silas Carter and
Thomas Minor.
The times., 1897-06-08

Any day you will find a crowd at our
office examining the Hartford typewriter
and purchasing, too. The Gramophonetalk-
ing and singing machine helps to bring
the crowd free exhibitions daily; come
one and all Typewriter Headquarters
and Manufacturers Agency, 1907 F ST.
NV. Burlset s Hewett. gents. Je5-tf-em
The times., 1897-06-08
Reduced Rates to Frederick.

On account of the annual meeting of
the German Baptists at Frederick the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell
tickets for all trains OF May % to June 8,
valid for return passage until June 80
Rate from Washington $1.70 for the round
trip. my24, &c, 2S, 90, 81 je2, z g ,em
The times., 1897-06-08
ST for a Pair of SpectacIes
or Eyeglasses

isn't very costly if they are fitted
to the exact needs of your eyes.
They are sold at that price here.
H. II. BROWN, 1910 F Street.
The times., 1897-06-08
NAMED BY THE PRESIDENT.
Nominations TO Various Positions
Sent to the Senate.

The President yesterday sent to the Sem
ate the following nominations:
Herbert w. Lewis, of Maryland, to Re
Superintendent of Charities of the Dis
trict of Columbia.
Ensign benjamin w. Wells, Jr, to be a
lieutenant, junior grade.
Ensign Newton A. McCully, TO be a
lieutenant, Junior grade.
Ensign Levi C. Bertoiette, to be
lieutenant, junior grade.
The times., 1897-06-08

Do you want a cash register, and save
half the regular price? Can on us. Type
writer Headquarters and Manufacturers
Agency, 207 F St NV. Burket < Hewett,
cents 1e5-3t, EN-
The times., 1897-06-08
BEACH ON HANNA's CHANCES.
The Congressman Thinks the SEM
ator VIII Be Defeated

Cleveland, Ohio. June 7.-Congressman
Beach is spending u few days at bis homo
in this city Today he said:
There is big fight against Hanna In
every section OF this State, and 1t bids
fair 60 be successful. The farmers, miners
and all organized labor are opposed to his
selection Frcn what 1 have seen, IL
were in MI Hanna's boots, 1 should expect
defeat"
The times., 1897-06-08
DIED.

The funeral services of Rear Admiral
SA AMUEL PHILLIPS LEE, u s N, will
take place at his home, Silver Spring,
Md, Tuesday, June 8, 1897, at 2:30 p- m
Private burial at Arlington 1t
The times., 1897-06-08
sPECIAL NOTICES.


OFFICE of the Assessor. District OF Co
lumbia, Washington, June 4, 1871
Notice is hereDy gwen 10 the propTleturs OK
all vehicles for the transportation OF pas
sengers for hire, including GDnlDuses, street
cars dTa wn by horses, hacks, cabs, Carriages
and all other vehicles SO used, that al IL
censes issued By the District or Columbia
for the transaction OF the above described
kinds OF business will expire on the BOTH
DAY OF JUNE, 1897. Licenses must Dc
promptly renewed by all persons desiring
Co continue such business after that date
BY order Of the Commissioners, D. C.
MATTHEW TRIMBLE, Assessor D. C.
jeS-6t
UNIONVETERANS PATRIOTIC LEAGUE
All members, with those OF the late
campaign, will assemble at No 6G6 9th
st. NV, ,at Z. NJ. the STH INSTANT; inn
poTtant business concerning ex-Union Soi-
diers, either in or out OF euplO yment.
Col. J. II. DEVICES, President
Sergt- j w Z. WILLIAMS, Secretary
1t
DENTISTRY done on weekly and monthly
payments, crown and bridge work
speciality DR.. T. W. STCBBLEFIELD.
nth and F SITS over Merits Drug Store.
my1 8 Smo
The times., 1897-06-08

"I do know
this m much, I
would have been
In my grave to-
day if I had not
taken DR.. Pierce's
M e d i c | n e So
writes Mrs. n. B.
Umphries, of Val
dosta, Lowndes
Co., Ga. I" Moth
ing I took from
other doctors ever
helped me any,"
The reason
Death is shaken
off and left be-
hind by Doctor
Pierce's Golden
Medical Discov-
cry ic hocn-,ro u
The times., 1897-06-08

makes new vita1ized blood, which is the
source of all life. 1t makes the life-giv-
ing red corpuscles which nourish every
vital organ and build up fresh healthy
iung-tissue and solid muscular flesh.
AS chief consulting physician of the
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo, N. Y, for nearly thirty years.
DIR. Pierce's marvellous success in treating
chronic diseases, has made his prepara-
tons recognized as standard remedies
throughout the world. His "Favorite
Prescription is the most perfect cure
ever invented for diseases of the feminine
organs, and for irnparting strength and
endurance to prospective mothers.
Mrs. Unphries' letter continues:
81 have taken two bottles of DR.. Pierce's Gold
en- Medical Discovery When / began the use
of 1t was suffering great deal with bad lung
affection. The two bottles almost entirely re-
1ieved me of bad cough which worried me all
day and night. also took three bottles of DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription before confne-
ment last summer, and have the heaithiest and
finest as well as the prettiest baby ever had"
The times., 1897-06-08
$11.9O


for your pick of the finest
suits in our stock.
Single-breasted sacks
double-breasted sacks--and
cutaways are all included IN
this wonderful suit sale
that's startling all Wash
1ngton.
Not a suit in the lot is
worth less than S16.50-and
from that they run up to
$40.
Every garment is of our
own make-and they don't
come any better.
The times., 1897-06-08

Storage, furniture. 81 to S3 month. B.
s o. STORAGE CO., 10 to 16 E st. ne.
je5tf
The times., 1897-06-08
UNDERWRITERS.

j. WILLIAM LEE.
UNDERTAKEN,
332 Pa. Ave. n. w.
First-class service Phone. 1888
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-28
heavy snow last night. and high
winds, amounting almost to bliz-
zArd, this morning.
The Spring hsId so'ons.

Springfield, Ills. Jan. 2S.-In the
house, after the introduction Of bills.
Busse's resolution protesting against
the peace treaty with Great Britain
came up as q special order. and was
discussed at length. Finally it was
voted to refer Buses resolution to
the committee on federal relations by
q vote Of 30 to 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-28

Ottumwa. Iowa, Jan. 2S.-News
has just been received Of an explo,-
ion in the coal mine at Foster yester-
day noon. Eldven miners were
badly burned. one probably fatally.
The cause Of the explosion is q mys
tory. The mine authorities claim
the very cold air met the warm.
gaseous air Of the Kline wnen the
shaft was suddenly opened and
formed . gas which ignited from the
miners lamps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-28
BOARD OF TRADE ON FINANCES
Declares in Effect for the Scheme Of tn
Indianapolis Convention.


Indianapolis Convention.
Washington, Jan. 2S.-The national
board of trade at its meeting yesterday
adopted the report Of the committee on
banking laws. 1t was the opinion Of
the committee that there should be es-
tablished a consistent and deliberately
planned financial system. The system
is to be based on the two propositions
That gold coin shall remain the stand
ard money, and steps should be taken
to retire all United States notes in such
a way as not to disturb business rela-
tions.. National banks are to be allowed
to issue currency to the par value of the
bonds and the tax on circulation be
reduced and the banks be allowed to
issue currency based on assets, under
such national supervision and restric-
ton as will make it safe, elastic and
redeemable in gold at bank of issue and
at the city of New York.
In case congress for any reason fails
to authorize the appointment of a
commission, the board declared its ap-
proval Of the alternative plan Of the
Indianapolis convention to appoint such
q commission itself. The report on the
tariff called out a long debate. 1t de-
clared that legislation as to the fiscal
affairs of the government should have
steadily in view such an adjustments Of the
revenue system as shall be neither un-
duly stimulating nor unfairly burden
some; urged upon members of congress
the importance Of immediate action to
more adequately provide for the ex-
penses of the government and favored
the appointment Of a permanent nom
partisan tariff commission to which pro-
posed changes in import duties and in
ternal revenue taxes and methods of
levying them may be submitted for con-
sideration, the board to report to con-
gress from time to time. such recon-
mendations as will subserve the best
interests O. the country. The report
was finally adopted.
A report in favor Of increased taxes
on wine. beer, tobacco, ETC., was re-
jected; immigration restriction was in
dorsed; as was the Nicaragua canal,
! and a reciprocity resolution was adop-
| ted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-28
The Gold wave.

Washington. Jan. 2s.-RePorts to
the weather bureau show that the
cold wave reached the South Atlantic
states last night. and . snow storm
Of unusual extent and degree for the
south accompanied the drop in tenn
perature. The minimum tempera-
lures this morning in North and
South Carolina, Georgia. Alabams
and in central and northern Florida
was lower by four to eight degrees
than at any time previously reported
BY the weather bureau during the
last 10 days Of January. At Jack.
sonville. Fla. it was %, Tampa 80.
The indications are for continued low
temperature today and for several
days to come.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-28
ACTION ON TARIFF.
Adopted by the Great Meet Of
Manufacturers.
THE RESOLUTIONS AS PRESENTED

Called for Duties sas Low as Possible"
Which Did Not Satisfy Some Of the Mem
bers-Change That Was Made-National
Proper Financial System and Other Mat
ters OF Importance.
Philadelphia, Jan. 2S.-The most i'm
portant action Of the National Associa-
tion Of Manufacturers was that on the
tariff taken yesterday. A committee had
report on this subject and it presented
the following:
Resolved, That it is the sense Of the
National Association of Manufacturers
that the tariff law should be revised at
the earliest possible moment in order
that the uncertainty may be removed.
confidence restored, and business per-
mitted to revive. That rates OF duty
should be made as low as possible con-
sistent with adequate protection Of our
manufacturing and agricultural indus
tries, and the labor they employ. The
tariff should contain only specific du-
ties, or mixed ad valorem and specific
duties. That congress should be in
vited to re-establish and extend the sys-
tenn of reciprocity, which may be en-
ployed to secure for us tariff favors in
Latin-American and other markets in
which We are the largest buyers, while
Europe is the preferred seller solely be-
cause Of the lower wage rates and the
lower general cost of production in
European countries"
Didnt's Like s.as Low as Possible"
The debate that followed hinged en-
tirely on the words in the second para
graph of the resolutions "as low as pos
sible," and the fight for the dropping
out Of those words was precipitated by
Hamilton, Of California. He felt that
with these words remaining the resolu-
tion would not have the weight with the
ways and means committee of congress
that it would otherwise have. He urged
that the convention adopt just as srrong
4 resolution as possible, and added that
with the words in question remaining
every manufacturer when he went be-
fore the congressional committee to
urge a high tariff on certain goods
would be told, why. your association
wants 1t just as low as possible"
Change That Was Finally Made.
The question Of eliminating the words
was argued pro and con until matters
Were adjusted by the substitution of the
words "such as shall be consistent" etc.
The vote on this was IS for and 81
against. The report was further
| amended in the same paragraph by the
substitution of the words duties for
| rates of duties" The entire report as
amended was adopted unanimously and
it was further resolved to send a copy
| to every member Of congress and also
| to the new members elected at the last
| elction.
When all had been finally disposed of
| the convention arose in a body and gave
| vent to loud and prolonged cheers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-28

New York, Jan. 28.-The snow 10
over eight inches deep. The tenn
persture is moderate. Horse car
lines are tsmpsrsd or entirely
stopped. Trolley systsms In outly-
ing districts are badly tied mp.
Trafic al over the city IL delayed.
Advioss from New England points.
especially along the coast. show .
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-28
The senate.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-In toe
senate bill passed today extending
the time for the building Of the St.
Paul & Manitoba railway through
White Earth. the Indian reservation.
Allen asked immediate consideration
for the resolution directing the com.
.mittce on Pacific railroads to inquire
into the powers Of the president. and
the attorney general to conduct the
foreclosure proceedings against the
Pacific roads; also their powers to
enter into an agreement as to the
sale prior to the actual foreclosure.
and directing the attorney general
in the meantime to refrain from
further action. The resolution went
over after discussion. The debate on
the bill for the international none.
tary conference was then resumed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-28
COSTLY BLAZE AT THE QUEEN CITY.
Fire Among the Malt Houses Burns $500,
600 70 $500, 900 Worth.

Cincinnati. Jan. 2S.-The north Sec
ton Of Albert Schwill & Co.'S malt
house. extending from Commerce to
Second, between Race and Vine streets,
a five-story building. took fire this
morning and called out the whole fire
department. The flames spread to Goep-
per's malt house and to Overman &
Schrader's cordage building. At q
m. the fire was under control and the
damage done was between $500 900 and
$500, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-28
JOHN HAY VISITS MAJOR M'KINLEY
Says He Was More in the Interests of Son
body Else Than Himself.

Canton, O., Jan. 2S.-The 1880 Fort
Wayne train brought Colonel William
Osborne, of Boston, and Colonel John
Hay, who was President Lincoln's pri-
vate secretary, to see Major Mckinley.
They were met at the station and driven
to the Mckinley home. Here they en-
tered into immediate consultation with
the president-elect and Hanna. Hays
name has frequently been associated
with appointment to some important
foreign ministry, and it is believed his
visit to this city in company with Gen
eral Osborne is to talk over this matter
with Mckinley and Hanna.
Colonel Hay was seen at the Fort
Wayne station prior to his departure
for Washington. He said he was not
in Canton on any personal matters, nor
to talk about cabinet affairs. but to
see Major Mckinley for some one else.
He declined to reveal who that some
one else is. When it was mentioned that
he had been spoken of as possible min
lister to England Hay smiled and said
that he had little idea that Major Nc
Kinley was thinking of him in that
connection. Chairman Hanna left for
Cleveland last evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-28
Rryan Visits Texas Lecislaiure.

Austin. Tex. Jan. 2S.-Hon. W. J..
Bryan visited the Texas legislature
yesterday and all business in the two
houses was suspended while he made
a ringing speech characteristic Of his
last campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-28
And Duly Lynche6, of Course.

Fulton, KY, Jan. 2S.-Miss Lulu Car
yer, II years old, daughter of a promi-
nent farmer. was choked into insensibil-
ity and outraged yesterday by negro.
Parties are out securing the country
and it is believed that the negro may be
caught.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-28
An Ohio Town Burned

Colu nbus, Ohio, Jan. 2S.-The
business part of Csnterburg. with a
population of 1900 was burned
Ten buildings are reported destroyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-28
STAT, er ono. t,rr OF T olrDo.,
LUCAS COUNTY.

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he 10 the
senior partner Of the i'm Of F. J. Cheney Co..
doing business in the city Of Io.eco, county and
state aforesaid, and that taid firm win pay the
sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for e,s>
and every Gaze Of catsr.h thar cannot to cured by
lhs uss oe Halrs Catarfh Cure.
FRANK CH1NBY.
Sworn 10 before ne AID subscribed IN my pses-
enes this esA day Of December, A. d. 1855.
sRAI- A. ". 0LRAsox
(%b Notary Public.
Har's Caianh Cure II tAhea internally and aefa
directly O the blood and mucous surfaces of II
systso. ooaA Sue esstinouials. free.
B.J. cuHzEY D Co. Teasd6, Ohis.
~ ~ dsuu1n, -.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-28
Mills Closed by q Strike,

Paterson, n. j., Jan. 28.-Owing to the
strike of $50 broad silk weavers in the
Phoenix Manufacturing mills at this
place the other employees of the mills
were unable to go to work yesterday.
and as a consequence $50 hands are out
of employment and the mills are closed.
There mas not been a strike in the
Phoenix mills before this in twenty
wears
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-28
WILL DISCONTINUE AGITATION.

Republican Leaders Change Their Pro-
gramme for the Coming Four Years.
Cleveland, Jan. est can be stated
on authority which cannot be doubted
that the Republican leaders have de-
cided upon q radical change of policy in
connection with the proposed continua-
ton of political agitation throughout
the coming four years, and that in its
stead the verdict of the American peo-
pie in the recent presidential election
and the merits of the incoming admins
tration will stand alone. Immediately
following the election many leading Re-
publicans throughout the country urged
upon National Chairman Hanna and
the members Of his committee the i'm
portance and absolute necessity for con-
tinuing the political agitation pursued
during the campaign just closed.
At first the members of the committee
were fully in accord with this idea, but
gradually and after mature delibera-
tion the majority of the national COM
mittee, including the chairman, have
experienced change of heart. 1t is
stated that this change of front has
only been reached after much discus
sion between Chairman Hanna and the
members of the national committee.
Within the past two or three weeks
there have been many members of the
committee here in conference with Han
ma, and it is known that this question
has been earnestly discussed en- such
occasions.
Chairman Hanna. although one of the
very first to announce himself as in ia
vor of continuing the political agita-
q q a
clearly demonstrated his change of
views by frankly stating to q represen-
tative of the Associated Press: Il am
| in favor of stopping all political agita-
ton, and permitting the verdict of the
people of the country to stand upon its
merits"
1t is believed that potent factor en-
! tering into the discussion and final de-
| cision on this question is the belief,
which is apparently daily growing on
| all Sides that active political work on
| such a scale as was mapped out by the
| Republican leaders some time ago is
| nov. and would continue to be, menace
to the return of business prosperity.
1t is considered safe to say that the
| opinion of Hanna in this connection re-
| fleets the views of the president-elect
| and the party leaders. That the decis-
| ion in this matter has but very recently
| been reached there can he no doubt. for
| within not to exceed two or three
weeks the national Republican head
quarters at Washington have been es-
| tablished with Gen. William Osborne in
charge. These headquarters were es-
tablished in accordance with the origi-
nal ideas Of Chairman Hanna and the
Republican leaders of conducting lit
erary and press bureau FOR the dissem-
ination OF vast quantities of political
literature during the next four years.
Bloody Fight Of Two Girls.
CinCinnafi ial To a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-28
Bie Fire at Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Jan. % EARLY this
morning the big malt house of Her
man Gosper & Go. with contents was
burned. The loss is $3.50, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-28

Springneld. Ills, Jan. 2S-The Su-
preme Court of Honor has reelected the
following officers: Supreme chancellor,
A. L. Hereford. of Mattoon; supreme
recorder. w. H. H. Hounsley, of Carlin-
VILE.