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The evening times., 1897-02-03
LOOKING FOR THE FORGERS.
The Men who Passed Worthless
Checks Still at Liberty.

Inspector IIollinberger' 'sdetectives worked
like beavers today upon the case of the
two check forgers who have victim:Zed
several business men of this city.
The exact number of worthless checks
passed is not known, but five or six have
already been reported. The list Of victims
includes Brentano, book dealer; Ballentine,
book dealer; Arthur Nattan, druggist;
corner of Seventh and e streets; H. II.
Brown, Andrew Loeffler, meat merchant;
w. H. Warner, cigar dealer, and Samuel
George, an Italian fruit dealer.
The Ohio National Bank was the only
one, so far as is yet known, on which the
checks were drawn. There was little
need however, for depositors of the bank
and some of the victims were such, to be
caught. In the first place, the ''certifica-
tion'' stamp on the spurious checks was en-
tirely different from that on the genuine
ones.
In almost every instance the checks are
certified to over the signature of Mr.. f.
A. Sehring, the assistant cashier. In the
remaining few instances they are signed by
Mr. william Oscar Roome, cashier. In the
bogus certification the name of L. NJ. Doug
lass appears as cashier on all of the checks
seen, so that there is no real forgery save
in the signatures and Endorsements Of the
check.
Among those whose names were signed
to the checks were Mrs. E. D. Spencer,
Christian Heurich, George Myers and George
T. Parker. The forgcries of the names
were in most instances crude, and it Is
doubtful whether the forgers ever saw the
signatures of the respective persons whose
names they used.
The evening times., 1897-02-03
A Pittsburg smash-Up,

MeSsrs. Wilson & Davis the well-known
leading clothiers and mems furniShers OF
PittSburg, Pa, have succumbed TO the eX
listing hard times, and have gone TO the
wall. Ever on the alert for bona fide bar
gains, II. Friedlander & Bro, corner Ninth
and + streets, have secured about one third
OF this magnilc ent stock, aggre eating S50.-
600 worth OF fine Clothing, furnishings and
hats, which is now on sale. as announced
in their advertisement in today's Times.
Although already overstOcked, Mr.. Fried
landers buyers could not resist the tempta-
tion TO secure this grand and unusually
fine stock OF goods at the enticng figure
of 20 cents on the dollar Take pencil and
paper and figure out the true inward
ness OF this mammoth purchase-its
worthfulness Its money-saring points If
pencil and figures fail Go illustrate the
picture emphatically enough, or il cold
type cannot trathfully and f0rcibly give you
a proper idea of the magnitude OF these
wonderful clothing values, step in examine
try on-nOte the fit, finish and style OF
each garment and you will be convinced
that Wilson & Davis have furnished Wash
ington with 8 remarkable handsome stock
of fine clothing at a moiety Of it's actual
value.
Read advertisement OF n. Friedlander &
10. in today's Times.
The evening times., 1897-02-03
THE VANDERBILT FAMILY.
They Have Engaged a Pew in ST
Johns Episcopal Church.

Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt and
their young daughter, Margaret, are now
comfortably esconced in their Washington
home, corner of Vermont avenue and X
street.
The small army of servants, including
even Mr.. vanderbit's special coaciman,
which preceded them had all in readiness,
so that when the New York millionaire
reached here last evening, and in his own
carriage was driven to the Lowry mansion,
it was as completely appointed as If lie
had occupied it for years.
To all the reporters who called at the
house it was stated that Mr.. Vanderbilt
has issued the strictest orders that no in-
formation shall be given.
IL is known, however, that he is well
on the way TO recovery, and that his
health has not suffered through the trip
from New York. He has ordered his car
riage for this afternoon to take a pleasure
trip through the city, but he will make
no calls.
Mr.. Vanderbilt and family have engaged
seats at st. johns Episcopal Church, and
they will probably attend services there
next Sunday.
The evening times., 1897-02-03
A SMALLER DEATH RATE.
Interesting Facts shown in Health
Officer woodwar rd's Report.

A decrease of five in the mortality OF
the city occurred during. the past week,
as compared ,wiffl the one previous, ac-
Cording to Health Officer WoOdward's re-
port. The deaths numbered 115, OF which
20 were of whites and 45 colored. The
annual death4fete accordingly fell from
22. to- 21,3. There were deaths from
grippe, as against 8 by the last report,
OF which were white and colored, the
average age of the decedents being sixty
years. The mortality among children
under five years old was SO.
Thirteen new cases of diphtheria were
reported, with one death therefrom, and
five patients were released from quaran-
tine. or scarlet fever 13 new cases were
reported and 10 patients as having re-
covered, with no death resulting. The
marriages reported for the week were:
White 13; colored, 8. Births reported:
White, Il; colored, SO.
The evening times., 1897-02-03
THE DEATH OF SIOwSON.
He Succumbed d to the Terrible e Burns
Received Last Night.

lie SuCCUUlDSuC u 10 the 1err1DIe e bu rms
Received Last Night.
Mr.. William J. Slowson, who was Sc
riously burned by the explosion of an oil
lamp last night at the residence of his
uncle, Mr.. Charles B. Tilden, No. 314 Del
aware avenue, and who as Immediately
removed to the Emergency Hospital, died
from the effects of his injuries this morning
at $50 O'Clock.
Mr.. Slowson lapsed into a state of uncon-
sciousness very soon after he arrived at
the Emergency, and it was only once or
twice, and then only for a short while.
that he became conscious of his condition
All that could possibly be was done to
alleviate his sufferings and save his life,
but without avail.
He was visited this morning by his rela-
tives and also his spiritual adviser, but
unfortunately the latter arrived after life
had passed away.
Coroner Hammett was notified of the
death of Mr.. Slowson, but up to a late
Eour this afternoon the time for holding
the inquest, if one should be deemed nec-
esSary, had rot been fixed.
The remains of the deceased viii be re-
moved to the home OF his uncle, Mr.. Charles
b. Tiiden, after the inquest.
The evening times., 1897-02-03
THE MARKING OF POLES.

An Order From the Commissioners
Affects the Granting Of Permits.
Tie Commissioners today issued an order
In respect TO the numbering and marking Of
poles upon which wires are strung. The
order now specifies that no permits shall
be hereafter granted for the removal or
erection Of poles until all the poles belong
ing TO the company applying for the per
nit shall have been distinctly marked with
tie name OF the company and numbered,
and that all companies interested be noti-
fled to that effect
The evening times., 1897-02-03
The Opium Law Amendment.

The Committee on Ways and Means today
agreed to eportfavorably the bill TO amend
the law regulating the sale Of opium seized
for failure to pay the duty on that article
AS the market price Of opium is but SIS
or 81 a pound, the Treasury officials
cannot, Of course, secure the duty price,
SO a pound. The amendment proposes
that the opium shall be sold TO the highest
h{ddpr
The evening times., 1897-02-03
INTERESTING EXPERIENCE
OF an Iowa Lady who Was Cured Of
Dyspepsia After Suffering for
Twenty-Five Years.

twenty-five 1edTs.
Mrs. Sarah A. Skeels, an estimable lady
residing at Lynnville, Jasper Co, Iowa, was
for nty-five years a sufferer from Dys-
pepsia, and her complete restoration to
health is so remarkable that we present the
facts in the case for the benefit of our
readers, many of whom have doubtless
suffered IN the same manner and will,
therefore, bc interested in learning how
all stomach troubles may be avoided and
cured. Mrs. Skeels says: II used only
one package OF Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
and received such great and unexpected
benefit that 1 wish to express my sincere
gratitude. In fact it has been six months
since / 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. l want half a
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
il never disappoints those who need il and
use it is because nothing is claimed for
il except what it will actually perform
II is not cure-all and no such claims
are made for it. IL is prepared for the sole
purpose OF curing Dyspepsia and the vari-
Gus forms OF indigestion.
There is scarcely a patent medicine made
but what is claimed to cure Dyspepsia as
, well as a hundred other troubles. When
as a matter OF fact 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 as 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 a trial VIII not disappoint you.
A little book on stomach troubles mailed
free. Address Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich.
The evening times., 1897-02-03
Naval Orders.

The following naval orders were issued
today: Commander f. NJ. Greene is ordered
on theretired list February %, when he will
reach the age limit of sixty-two years. En-
sign r. II. Leigh is detailed for duty at the
Naval Academy. Sailmaker Watson and
Acting Gunner Mackenzie are ordered to
the League Island Navy Yard for tempo
rary duty with the Brooklyn.
The evening times., 1897-02-03
He Held Un a Pedestrian.

Charles o'Rney, an educated and rol-
ished Irishman, thirty-five years of age,
was arrested last night on complaint OF
G. A Guinand, who alleged that o. Riley
held him up and demanded money from
him at Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue. O'Riley was locked up at the
First precinct, charged with yagrancy.
This n orning Judge Kimball sent him down
for fifteen days.
The evening times., 1897-02-03
SNEAK THIEVES ACTIVE.
A Macintosh, an OvercOat and n
Dress Suit Were Taken.

The sneak thieves made clothing their
speciality during the early week Among
the robheries reported to the police today
were the following:
William Green, Gatto's Hotel, corner OF
Eighth and l. streets, dark blue over
coat.
Frank A Steele, No. 1909 II street
northwest, full dress suit from his room
last evening.
Clarence II. Reizenstein, No. 1851 Penn
sylvania avenue, a macintosh coat from
in front of his store at the above number.
RP Andrews Co, No. 627 Louisiana
avenue, twenty-five gross of pens.
The evening times., 1897-02-03
Patrick DnlenfN'H Will

The viii OF Patrick Dulenty, dated May
19. 1892, was filed with the register Of
wills today for probate. An OF the prop
erty owned by the dccedent at the dating
of the will was bequeathed TO his wife
Eliza NJ. Duienty, and her heirs. Included
in the bequestisa lotnumbcred sOin square
6T6. together with the Improvements there
on. Mrs. Dulenty is named as executrix,
without bond
The evening times., 1897-02-03
MONEY WANTED AND TO LOAN.
MONEY TO LOAN.

On household furniture, pianos, organs,
horses, carriages, &C. All business strict
" confidential Lowest rates, no pubic
fty, courteous treatment The security
Will not be removed from your possession.
We make loans OF any amount, from 81 o 70
Sl 900. Payments on principal received
at any time, which will lessen cost OF car
rying the loan. You can have the money
the day yOU-apply for it.
CAPITAL LOAN GUARAN ZEE CO.,
Ja2- Tyr 602 F Street n. w.
The evening times., 1897-02-03
IN A PERUVIAN PRISON.
The State Department Acts in Be-
half of s, G.. TreanOr.


The State Department has sustained the
United States charge daffaircs in his
protest against the confinement OF s. G..
Treanor, mate of the American bark Uncle
John, of San Francisco, at Callao, Peru,
and has instructed that official to demand
Treanor's s release.
The affair was similar to those of COM
mon occurrence among seamen ashore after
a long cruise. Treanor, who was natural
lied at San Francisco in 1891, took a
drink or two ashore on the night of De-
cember 16, and in a subsequent row be-
tween twenty seamen and the police he
resisted arrest.
He got no hearing until December "a.
when, according to a report received at
the State Department. little or no evidence
was developed against him. Confidence Is
expressed that the man Will be released in
compliance with the departments cabled
demand OF January 27.
The evening times., 1897-02-03
The Belt RAILWAYS Roadbed

The superintendent of streets was today
directed BY the Commissioners to repair
the rOadbed of the Belt Railroad Company
on b street southwest, and collect the
amount of the cost. as provided in section
OF the act creating permanent form OF
government for the District. The com
pany has failed 10 obey an order for the
repairs, issued in August last
The evening times., 1897-02-03
In Advocacy of the Sugar Bounty.

The subcommittee of the Appropriation
Committee, having charge of the sundry
civil appropriation bill, today heard mem-
bers of the House from Louisiana, Nebraska
and California in support of the proposition
to pay the balance Of sugar bounty due
domestic raisers under the law of 1890,
amounting to about 81, 200 900.
The evening times., 1897-02-03
Ambassador Bayard Not Recalled.

Ambassador Bayard Not Recalled.
The report Cabled from London that
AmbasSadOr Bayard would present his
letters of recall on February 20, is clearly Y
an error as the State Department has sent
no letter or recall to Mr. Bayard and viii
not do so during this administration, con-
sequently he will have none to present
The evening times., 1897-02-03
sti1 Voting for Senator

Pierre, 8. D., Feb. 3.-The Senatorial
vote yesterday in the joint session of the
legislature stood as follows: Pickler, 4s;
Kyle, rs; Goodykoontz, 1 2; Plowman, 10;
Loucks, 10; Bowler, 4; Palmer, L; Kel-
lar 1.
The evening times., 1897-02-03

The wise man is buying
now for next winter.
Where else can you invest
your money to the same ad-
vantage as our special sales
of winter clothing offer.
IS for entire mems suits
pure wool and well made.
Il off all overcoats-ul-
sters-separate pants-and
children's clothing.
75c for 81 and 81. D white
and fancy shirts.
The evening times., 1897-02-03
SPECIAL NOTICE

SPECIAL NOTTCE-An parties having
roOIiis, mans or vacant buildings which
ceremonies. March 4. 1897, wfn please
call al tile Glover building. 1419 st. NV.
tIle committee on public comfort. l.. r.
WRIGHT, Chairman ta6- 1m-m-w-f
The evening times., 1897-02-03
Arrest of Policy Runners

Precinct Detective Watson and Patrol
man Brown this afternoon arrested two
policy runners on the Aqueduct Bridge.
They gave their names as William Hunter,
white, and William Henry, colored.
The evening times., 1897-02-03
Operations win Be Resumed

Racine, Wis, Feb. 3.-It is announced
that the big works Of the Case Threshing
Machine Company win resume operations
on Monday next They have been closed
for six m moDths. Several hundred men
will he given employment.
The evening times., 1897-02-03
Roth Men We're Killed

Guthrie, Okl., Feb. 3.--Johnson Harris
and william Lifting. both white ,men.
fought duel near Arbeka yesterday over
the affections of Wannetta, pretty half
breed Indian girl. Both were killed.
The evening times., 1897-02-03
WE WANT 1000 BORROWERS

Who desire from $50 TO $4,000 each
on stocks, bonds, trusts, loan association
certificates, warehouse receipts and life
or t9ntine policies in old-line Companies;
no delay, nO Chattel mortgages taken
YERKES & BAKER
40 to 46 NetZcrutt Bldg no f st NV
The evening times., 1897-02-03
rhe consular Regulations.

The House passed resolution today pro-
yiding for the printing Of 5000 copies Of
the consular regulations, of which 500 go
to Superintendent Of Documents CrandalI
for sale.
The evening times., 1897-02-03
One Marriage License.

A marriage license was issued today to
John K Warren and Jennie K. Kemp, both
OF Washington.
The evening times., 1897-02-03
Mining stocks

Cripple Creek Mining Stocks as reported
by Clifford & Co., 14O4 st. NV. Tie
following are active dividend paying stocks
listed on the Colorado Mining Exchange:
The evening times., 1897-02-03

Bombay, Feb. 3.-The Official returns
of the health authorities show that there
were ninety-seven deaths from the plague
in this city yesterday and fifty-one deaths
from the disease at Kurrachee.
The evening times., 1897-02-03
MONEY TO LOAN,

We give this branch OF our business special
attention. per cent money always on
hand for security that justifies the rate
HEBRON 4 aRAMEY,
ja6-l mo Ohio Nati5nal Bank Building
The evening times., 1897-02-03
Bid Asked,
Washington stock Excnan1e-

SaleS-Masonic Hall SIS, 100 at IO5:
Central National Bank, at 265; American
Graphophone. 800 at 3 1-8 Lanston Mono
tYne 25 at 80
The evening times., 1897-02-03
VOUR TURN
MAY BE TOMORROW

Thousands have exceeded the limit al
lowed by nature in the enjoyment OF
worldly pleasure. Thousands have, at
some time, overtaxed their nervous system
and, as result, there is a weakness lurk-
ing there ready to break forth In all its
pit1able destructive effects. Do not dis
regard the little symptoms you notice from
day To day, such as mum bness, languor.
nervousness, inability to concentrate tie
mind, insomnia, nervous debility, palpi-
tatton OF the heart, bad dreams, pain in
back, cloudy urine, prematureness. feeble
ness or the function, and many other
wch-known symptoms that are sent as
messengers to warn you that break down
is near. 1t may come tomorrow, and then
il Will be too late
The evening times., 1897-02-03
A sALOONKEEPER'S CHARGE
An Ugly Accusation of Fifth
Precinct Policemen.
HE GAVE MONEY AND DRINKS

John ID. Evans Informed the Excise
Board That Certain Officers Are
Prejudiced Against Him-His Of
fer to Fight Stewart i'm an Alley.
Two Held-Cp Cases Heard.
The evening times., 1897-02-03
MONEY TO LOAN.

Large sums at and ; 1-2 per cent on
ID. e. real estate; $3.50, $500, $3.50, etc,
at per ccEt "A II transactions conduct etlwith
economical consideration for borrowers
WM. II. SAUNDERS K Co,
mrs l4O7 r st NV
The evening times., 1897-02-03
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Corrected daily by w. B. Hibbs & Co.
Bankers and Brokers. Members of the
N Y. Stock Exchange, 1927 F street.
The evening times., 1897-02-03

Member Philadelphia Petroleum and Stock
Exchange.
Stocks, Cotton, Grain, and Pr0YiSions.

Local Offices-ROo-ns 10. IL II Corcor7n
Building. 90 seventh street, oprosits Patens
Office
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-20
THREE SUITS FOR DAMAGES
THE HOME BUILDING COMPANY
THE DEFENDANTS IN ALL.
WrIts Are Returnuble In the District Court on
July 3oth--Aaother Salt Instituted.

Egide Gingras, Peter Conega and Napo-
leon Osiguy have brought suits through
their attorney, Claude J. Farnsworth,
against the Home Building Company for
sums ranging from 600 to 900. The writs
are returnable In the District Court July 30.
Gingras, Conega and Osiguy have worked
for the Home Building Company. They
claim when the company hired them they
had to enter into verbal contract to buy
lot OF land, as do all men hired by this
company, paying by installment.
After they had worked sometime and
had part of the money on lot paid for
they were laid of and none OF the money
was returned to them.
According to the law verbal contract
for the purchase Of land cannot be made
and any other verbal contract must be
fulfilled within q year. This contract
even II 1t was valid could not be fulfilled
within year.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-20
ANOTHER
DROWNING.
l3-Year-Old Hugh Conway
Lost His Life in the
Blackstone.
The Fatality Occurred Under
the John Street Bridge at
Valley Falls.
HIS BODY WAS RECOVERED.-
Young Conway's Companion Was Drssge1
HIS BODY WAS REc0vHRsO4
Young Conway's Companion Was DrsgxeG
Down Twice and to Save His Own Life
Left TIE Lad 10 Ills Pate.

Within week the Blackstone River has
claimed its second victim, and another
drowning accident has to be recorded.
About o'clock yesterday afternoon Hugh
Conway OF Valley Falls, was drowned
while bathing In the river under the John
street bridge, and a playmate named
Michael Sullivan was nearly exhausted In
attempting to save him, and was obliged
to leave him to his fate.
Young Conway, accompanied by Michael
Sullivan, John and James Conley, James
Lane, Francis Kinion and Henry Lavell,
went to the bridge to enjoy a swim.
Young Conway was not an expert swim
mer, and none OF the other boys were very
good swimmers.
kThe boys enjoyed themselves for some
little time near the shore, and young Con-
way, becoming imbued with the desire OF
doing something the other boys had not
done, announced that he was going to
swim across the river. His companions
tried to disuade him from the foolish at
tempt, but to no purpose.
Seeing that he was determined to go.
Michael Sullivan and John Conley accom-
panied him. In the immediate vicinity OF
the bridge the water is formed into reg
ular whirlpool on account Of the masonry
work Of the abutments Of the bridge.
The boys started across and when they
reached the abutments the Conway boy
found that he was not able to continue,
and his strength wss 20 nearly gone tha
he was not able to keep himself above tho
water. Sullivan and Conley saw the
danger Of their companion, and swan to
| his assistance.
Sullivan was the first to reach him, but
| Conway grabbed him about the shoulders
In such . manner that his efforts to help
him were useless. Conway had such
grip on Sullivan that he dragged him
twice below the surface of the water.
Sullivan, seeing that his own life was in
danger, tore himself away and was COM
PEELED to leave Conway to his own re-
sources. Conway then attempted to grab
Conley, but missed him, and floating away
he soon disappeared beneath the waters.
Sullivan ann CoAleyswam back to shore
In a nearly exhausted condition. Then
help was summoned to recover the body.
John III. Burke and companion pro-
cured boat and William ii. Boardman
and David Johnson went out In Board
mans canoe. Both were equipped with
graphing irons, and dragging was at once
begun.
Within half an honr Mr.. Boardman
caught the body and conveyed 1t to the
bank. From thence 1t was taken to the
fathers home.
The boy was the only son OF Patrick
Conway, who lives on Ell street, Valley
Falls. He was a bright boy and favorite.