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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
MAGOwAN BREAKS AWAY.
Leaves Both His Wives Behind and
Depa rts with His Sons.


Dcpa arts with His Sons.
Trenton, Jan. s.-Frank A. Mcgowan
has settied-for the present at least-the
question which wife he prefers. He has de
parted and lie 1t both behind.
Relatives and friends tried to get him
into sauita rum, but Mcgowan declared
that his nerves are all right. With his sons,
Donald and Spencer, he boarded a train for
Philadelphia late last evening. IL was
given out that his destination was in the
PocOno Mountains
| Ills said. however. on better authority,
that he has gone to Old Point Comfort, Va.
His faithful valet, Pete Brown, was
left behind. Two detectives saw him off
Georgia Mcgowan, his daughter, kissed
Magow an good-by nt the station a nd then
returned home. Mrs. Mcgowan the origi-
nal. refused 10 allow the toys TO accom-
pany their father until the detectives PROM
ised that the valet would be left behind
Mrs. Mcgowan said she was sorry for
Mrs. Bsrnes Mcgowan, as she had teen
left without funds or friends.
Mrs. Barnes Mcgowan is still al the Bar
how House. she said she would remain
IN Trenton. She denied the report that
She intended TO return to her former hus-
band.
never made any attempt to influence
Mr.. Mcgowan 10 renain with me-" she
said. when he aid he had made I'D his
mind To leave, I haStened to pack his
grips. When, instead OF begging him 10
STAY. opened the door for him to depart
ne fiew into rage. and swore | didn't
love him. | do love him, but the time has
come Tor me 10 exercise little inde-
pendence."
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
NEW WONDER IN ELECTRICITY.

Experiments TO InSulatP and Con-
trol the Fluid i'm the Air.
ST. Louis. Jan. S.-If the experiments now
being conducted by an unknovn man sup
posed 10 be Dr. Emerson. Of Illinois. prove
successful. the greatest discovery IN elec-
tri~ftv OF the age may have teen accom-
pIished. II j. an attempt to take ad-
vantage Of the great amount Of electricity
IN the air which may Ice insulated and con
tr0lied to DO work.
The machine j. rotary converter. II
consists Of q steel disc which revolves Ice
tween The magnets OF field "a the high
rate Of about = 600 revolutions per miu-
Uute. The electricity OF the upper air is
conducted into this machine through a
copper wire attached 10 a KITE similar, Il
not ident icai. to those used by Mr.. Eddy in
his experiments ia met teoroiogy.
Once the electricity is IN the machine,
IL ~ conducted through the neld and the
disc ana therein il is changed from high
voltage and low amperage 70 low volta se
and high amperage. This work is an
that it a. supposed 10 do. bat If il j. able
10 DO tha the " hole cit 3 OF 81. Louis NAV,
he supplied with power and light through
one kite - ire. supported in The air at an
elevation of thousand feet, by a a. illeSS
Kite.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08

Behind the suit for $4,000 filed
against the Supreme Council of the
American Legion of Honor, by Mary
+. Gelabert and James II. Gelabert,
her husband. of No. Sl2 Seventh street,
southeast, who claim to be beneficiaries
under policy OF insurance issued TO
Nellie Y. Potter deceased. by defend
ant corporation. are startling allesa-
tion.
II is expected that the pleadings OF
the defendant corporation will disclose
them. II was learned today from an
official OF the Legion that the plea TO
the suit viii set UP as a defense that
at the medical examination prior To
the insurance of Miss Potter, that lady
was impersonated by Miss Dare
Coates. a young lady who lives with the
benehciaTies under the policy.
II is charged by the defendant that
Miss Potter was dying of consumption
at the time when Miss Coates was
examined and the certificate of inSur-
ance issued in the name Of Miss Pot
ter Further it viii be asserted that
Miss Potter actually did die of con-
sumption few days after the issue OF
the certificate and before the issue OF
the policy. The charge Of conspiracy
to defraud has been laid before the
district attorney. and il is reported
that it also has been called TO the at
tention Of the grand jury.
The plaintiffs Go the suit strenuously
deny these accusations of fraud and
threaten suits on slander and libel
against people who have circulated
them.
The plaintiffs i'm their suit set forth
that the defendant company is a cor
poration under the laws Of the State Of
Massachusetts. and that a certificate
of insurance was ISSUED to Nellie Pot
ter on June II. 1897. with the under
standing that the insurance policy
should become operative from that
date. Miss Potter died July %. and be
fore the policy was issued. The plain
tiffs proved UP the death OF Miss
Potter August Il, and ninety days la
ter demanded payment of the policy,
which was withheld. ATTORNEYS for
plaintiffs are Trevitt & Brookeshire.
Attorney for the defendant corpora
tion is A J. Carr. of Baltimore. Coun-
cilier General of the American Legion
of Honor.
Notice of the suit was served on MIR.
Hermann Baumgartner. secretary OF
DeNovo Council. yesterday. He de-
clined To make any public statement as
u the line of defense ia advance Of the
filing of the pleadings. which the de-
PENDANTS have twenty days in which TO
do He said tha' since the death Of
Miss Potter the American Legion OF
Honor has paid out on policies more
than 10000 As q corporation. Mr..
Baungartner said il has been singu-
larly exempt from suits.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
SEsSIoN or THE MErHoDIsTs.

Question of Educ ational Work in Mis-
sion Fields Considered.
The conference of the representatives OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church North and
rse Methodist Episcopal Church South, be
gun in Foundry Church yesterday, was re-
sumed this morning The purpose is that
of considering the advisa bility OF having
both branches of the church in America con
duct mission work together
The morning session was devoted en-
tfrelv a. the discussion of ofeducational work
with particular regard 10 tablishing
tract publishing house in China for both
branches OF The church. the idea being 10
have all missionary publiCa tiOns in China,
Japan and Korea printed in one house.
The feature OF the conference is the manner
Of alternating chairman and secretaries.
Bishops Merrill and Cranberry presided al
Tentatively. as chairmen at the different ses-
sions. and Rev. K. J. Cooke, OF the Church
North and Rev. +. L. Hoss, of the Church
South, are acting as seCreta ries. When
Bishop Merrill, OF the Church North occu-
pies the chair, the secretary from the
Southern Church serves, and when the
Southern bishop presides, the Northern sec
retary records the proceedings.
The conference TOOK q recess at 1890
O'Clock, and met at O'Clock, to continue
consideration Of educational work in mis-
sioli fields.
Bishop Merrill win occupy the pulpit in
Metropolitan Church tomorrow morning.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
The Discovery of the Remains OF
Noltaire

The government commission appointed
by the French government t. examine the
remains of Yoltaire and Rousseau, as
senblad at the Pantheon, in Paris. Hav-
ing entered the vault in which the bodies
had been deposited, they soon found the
coffins OF Toltaire and Rousseau. On
opening the coffin the bones were found
in disorder. but intact. The skull was in
3 fine state OF preservation, and was at
once recognized by Mr.. Jules Claretic as
resembling in striking way the portrait
Of Voltaire. The skeleton Of Rousseau was
discoyeredin a "a better state of pr eserva-
ton. II was the discovery by the Chemical
Association OF America OF the superior
qualities which Heurich's contain that
produced the worthy sentiments which
they gave to the beer : that is famous
TO all Waslingtonians. Heurich's is Tecog-
nized by everyone as the standard in
age, purity, and strength
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
A Pleasant Entertainment.

The Local Preachers and Exhorters'
Association of the District was entertained
last evening by DIR. J. W. and Mrs Wright.
Babbitt, Rev. j. Ii. BeaI. Mr.. and Mrs
j. II. Benton, Rev. R. EmnUns. Miss Good
ell, Rev. s. S. and Mrs. Godfrey, Mr.. and
Mrs. q. {. Hough, Rev. J. W and Mrs.
Matchett, Rev. W. c. and Miss Mullen. Miss
Rich, Rev. F. A. and Mrs. Springer, Mr..
J. III. Wilkerson and Rev. j. K. Wright. jr.
DIR. Wright was reelected president and
Mr.. Emmons vice president, and Mrs. G..
c. Hough, by reason of being the youngest
honorary member, was elected the tiaugh-
ter of the association, q position for.
merly held by Mrs. ]. II. Benton.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
THE NEW ELECTRIC CARS.
supt. CARL Expects 10 Operate Some
on ourteenth street Tomorrow.

The Fourteenth street branch of the Cap
ital Traction Company has been installed
with all the fittings for the new under
ground system as far as Thomas Circle,
and Supt. CARL says that he expects to
run one OF the new motor cars some time to-
morrow, The cars could have been oper-
atedd today had IL not been for the delay
caused by the failure OF the General Elec-
tric Company To ship what ale known as
''plo ws, " early enough. They are expected
to arrive by express some time during the
afternoon aud Mr.. CarII's announcement
that some OF the cars will be run tomorrow
is based on these expectations.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08

BO,IB.THROwERs SURPRISED.
Caught in Attempt TO Wreck d
House. They Assail the Intruder.

Caught in Attempt TO wreck
House, They Assail the Intruder
Coatesville. Pa. Jan s.-This town mas
a bomt sensa tion that causes no endof talk
Charles L. Huston, vice PRESIDENT of the
Lukens Iron and Steel Company. and wiic,
left home last evening 20 attend an enter
tainment. Charles VOOrheeS soon alter
ward called at the house 60 sce MT. Huston
on business on the porch he met we'll
muffled men in the darkness. voorhees,
coming upon them sudd enly, surprised them.
lie heard one of them say: Throw II IN
the window
The two men turned, dropped something,
and rushed upon Voorhees,. One made a
lgnge as if to stab him. the knife ripping
his coat The other struck him violent
blow on the right side of tie head and
Knocked him down. The desperadCes fled
Voorhees, shouted for help.
Officers responded and found bomb on
the porch, eight inches long, made OF gas
pipe. IL was loaded with giant powder
or some other violent explosive A pinch
fuse wasattached. Afive-iunch dagger was
also found in front OF the porch. The mo-
tive of the t wo men cannot be guessed at,as
Mr. Huston is not known to have any
enemies. Voorhees, says he can identify the
desperadoes.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
SAVED FROM DROWNING;

Two Boys Broke Through the Ice
and Were ResUued by workmen.
Two youths had a narrow escape from
droEDing yesterday afternoon while skat-
inc on Rock Greek. They are Hugo Mar
tin, who lives at No. 22I7 street, and
Clarence Barclay, of No. 2210 street
northwest. Their rescue was due TO the
efforts or several workInen.
The accident was witnessed by II. ].
HawkShire, foreman on the construction
work of the new rapid transit system on
L street He called TO his men and James
Ford, John O'Hara and Mike Foley prompt
ly secured rope, with which they man.
aged 10 pull the boys from the water Just in
time to save their lives.
Young Martin had gone under the ice for
the second time and as uncon scious when
hauled upon the bank. He was soon out
OF danger, however, and sent TO his home.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
BRIDE ELECT DISGUSTED
JiIts Her Swain on the Eve OF
Marriage.
Went From Fennsylvania to New
Jersey and Waited All Day ior
License and Preacher.

New York, Jan. s.-A young man who
registered as David Miles. oil Bucks county,
Pa. and young woman wiose name was
not learned. arrived al Newhope on pa
sencer train at l O'Clock on Wednesday
morning. aud walked across the bridge to
Iambertville TO get lodging. hat found all
the hotels closed Rather than walk the
streets TIL morning, they went To the toll
house at the bridgc, aud the toll-taker al
10 wed them to stay till morning.
They went to a hotel near the epot about
O'Clock and sat down in the parlor. The
young man had breakfast, tut the young
woman did not nor did she eat a meal all
day. They made frequent journeys about
town. and were an ca rnest conversation all
The time they were in the hotel parlor.
In the evening the landlord dema I'D ed to
know their intentions, and they replied
that they had come TO New Jersey TO bc
married, but 10 one would marry them
without license. They said a justice OF
the peace in Newhope had promised To get
them the necessary pa pers, and they were
waiting for him.
The young woman sammone dthe Ia ndlord
siuTtly after wa ri, and, telling him she was
disgusted with the young man, asked TO be
shown to room, she retired. leaving the
young man alone in the parioT. The New
hope justice came III soon afterwart with
license. but was informed that his services
would not be Iequred, as the intend ed bride
haddeCla red theceTemony off and had son {
To bed. leaving strict orders not TO be dis
turbed.
After the justice had Departed. the young
man was shown To a room for the night.
The young woman arose early oext morning
ana took a train from Newn0pe for home,
leaving the Young man behind. He arose
about s O'Clock and was much surprised
when informed that the young womaH had
gone without him.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
BIG STEEL MILLS CLOSED.

New York Concern Unable to COM
pete with PENNSYLVANIA Prices.
Troy, n. Y. Jan. SIT is stated that
the biz plant Of the Troy Steel Company
on Breaker Island, which shut down about
dOned, and that it is Considered extremely
doubtful if work at the great mills is ever
resumed.
Several reasons are given for this state
OF affairs, the principal one being that
the company is unable 70 nIanufa cture steel
here and compete with the Pennsylvania
firms at the present prices. About 81 200, :
coo was expended in reorganizing the com
pany and erecting the plant.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
MEYER DRINKS CARBOLIC ACID.
Was Discovered Before Swallowing
More Than Few Drops.

Charles Meyer. German, thirty-tw0
years old, and living at No. 342 Pennsyl-
yania avenue northwest. drank carDolic
acid last night Meyer was formerly a
marine, but some time ago receiv ed his
discharge from the service. For several
days past he has been, it is said, upon
protracted spree, and while under the in-
flnence OF liquor. went Go williamss drug
store, at Third street and PENNSYLVANIA
avenue northwest, and purchased 20 cents
worth of carbolic acid Gothg home, he
placed the vial TO his lips and swallowed
several drops OF the poison tefore his hand
could be arrested. He was diScovered in the
act and a physician summoned, and he
was quickly relieved. His condition is not
dangerous. Meyer Is worried by family
troubles, il is said.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08

Persons who are troubled with indigestion
will be interested in the experience of VIM.
II. Penn, chief clerk in the railway mail
service at Des Moines, Iowa, Tho writes; 1T
gives me pleasure to testify to the merits of
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy For two years 1 have suffered
from indigestion. and am subject to frequent
severe attacks Of pain in the stomach and
bowels One or two doses OF this remedy
never fails to give perfect relief Price 20
and SO cents; for sale by Henry Evans,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist, 93s F
ST.; Conn. ave. and st. NV, and 1923
Nd. ave. ne.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
NEGRO CONFESsES MURDER.
His Victims Three Nephews De-
ola rod ia pa AccnmniiCe-

His Victims Three Nephews De-
cIared to Be Accomplices.
Selma. Ala, Jan. S--News comes from
Tuscaloosa that Rice Banks, negro. went
to the county Jail at that place Thursday
and surrendered to the sheriff. He con
fessed to having been party to the murder
of Lon Wilson, a wealthy country meTcha mt
near Akron. in Hale county, two years 60
He says Wilson'S three nephews are equally
guilty with him.
Two of the nephews were arrested The
third committed suicide I'm Meridian, Miss, >,
several months ago, and left a statement
that his life had been full of dark deeds.
and that he could find no rest this side of
the grave. The crime was committed for
the purpose Of robbery.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08

The progressive ladies OF westfield, Ind,
Issued ''woman's Edition of the West
iield News, bearing date of April 3, 1896.
The paper is filled with matte OF interest Co
women and We notice the folio wing from a
correspondent, which the editions printed,
realizing that 1t treats upon a matter OF
vital Importance to their sex: The best
remedy for Group. colds. and bronchitis that
j have been able to find is Chamberlain q
Tough Remedy. For family use il has
no equal. 1 gladly recommend it," 25and
6O-cent bottles, for sale by Henry Evans,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist, 9Ss r
St; Conn. ave. and st. NV, and 1925
hd owe. ne.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
Stole Mr.. Grafton's Horse.

A horse attached to jumper, belong
ing to Z. W. Grafton, a painter, was
stolen yesterday afternoon from iii front
of Crane's planning mill. No. 2l6 Fourteenth
street northwest. The animal had been
left standing alone while the driver W ent
inside, and when he returned a f e%
moments later it had disappeared. The
police were notified.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
Marine Rand Cnncerf

concert will be given by the band of
TIE I. = Marine Corps at Marin Barracks,
on Monday next. at q. n. The prucramis:
March, Turner Larsen; overture. .Fes-
tival, Bach, waltz, Don't BE Gross. 9"
Zeller: grand selection frOm Wang Morsp;;
G'atrol. 'CoNey Industrial Army Orth:
gsvotte- Minnehaha Cby request, Fan
ciulli; li;niedleyOverture, Creme de Ia Creme. -
Tobani; patriotic hymn, Hail Columbia =
Fyles
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
Will Organize to Fight the Insect

on account of the presence OF various
insect pests and fungus diseases. the most
Important of which are the San Jose scale
and the peach yeIlows I'm many orchards
of the State OF Maryland, 1t has been
deemed advisable to hold a convention
I'm Pacific Hall, Baltimore, for the purpose
of considering and recommending some
appropriate legislation for the protection
and preservation of our vast fruit and
nursery Industries.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
Lost His Life i'm Saving Others

Trenton, y. j., Jan. S.-Harl land Wood
ward, fifteen years old, lost his life yes
tercay afternoon on Hutchinson's pond
near Bordentown. While skating Jen-
ME Cross and Mary Hutchinson, fifteen
year girls, broke through the ice.
Woodward went to their assistance, and
succeeded in holding them until they were
rescued, when he fell back under the ice.
The body was recovered.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
Lamp Thieves Heavily Punished.

Judge Kimban stated in the police court
this uIorning that as far as possible he in
tended to put stop to the stealing Of
lamps from bicycles. Charles Wicks,
colored boy was charged with stealing
a bicycle lamp from Mr.. Fred A Kraft.
The evidence was strong and direct against
the hoy, and he was fined $50 OF ninety
DAYS in Jail.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
determination of the Gypsy Moth.

Tire Biological Society of Washington
celebrated its eighteenth anniversary last
night with an open meeting at Column
bian University. The audience heard an
lecture by Prof. L. o. Howard.
who discussed the gypsy moth which has
infested Massachusetts for several years.
The lecture was Illustrated by numerous
STE reontiCon slide views.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
Minor Treasury Appoiptmep,s

The following appointments have been
announced at the Treasury; S. j. Becker,
fireman, Richmond; Ds O.BTien. lahorer,
New York; A. W. Davis, Iaborer, Louis
VILE KY; A A. Boyce, messenger, New
York, and A. F. Snow, J. 1. Shields, B. F.
Waterman, w. B. Stoddard, William Waller
and j. r. Voss, laborers ut the custom.
house, New York,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
THE BELT LINES DEFICIT.
1t Grows Larger Every Day, and the
Receiver Is Anxious.

Receiver Is Anxious.
The Belt Line troubles were before Judge
Cox again today in the matter of the con-
sideration of the report OF the receiver,
filed on Wednesday.
Mr.. Schoepf said in that report that the
road is running behind even more now than
It did before the schedule was curtailed.
There was before deficiency in the rev.
enues of $50 day. At present the eX-
ppnditures exceed the revenues by $50 a
a day In view of this condition Mr..
Schorpf would like direction whether to
discontinue or not, and If not, how TO
pay daily expenses.
After little preliminary sparring today
il was agreed by all the parties that the
question go over until Monday. Between
now and then Mr.. Schoepf will prepare a
detailed statement OF receipts aud eXpen-
ditures, on which 10 base further plans.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
The Value of Exports.

The Treasury Department has issued a
statement of the value of exports for
November, 1896 and 1897, and for the
eleven months of lS96-'97, including No
vember. The total exports for Noven-
ber, 1897, were: S117.639 ,664; for 1896,
SIO1.S21, ,7T8; for the eleven months of
1896, $S7O,742, ,922; for 1897, $685.
G75,S74
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
PILE Terrors swept Awnv- nr

Pile Terrors Swept Away DR.. Ag-
news Ointment stands at the head as a
rehever, healer, and sure cure for Piles
IN all forms. One application will give
comfort in few minutes, and three to six
days application according to directions
will cure Chronic cases. 1t relieves all
itching and burning skin diseases in a
day. 80 cents. Sold by F. s Williams
9th and F sts.; Edmonds & Williams. Ri
st. and Pa. aye.-67.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08

MARKET OPENS IRREGULAR
Its Tone, However, BulliSh and
Stocks Quite Active.
After an Hours Trading the Gen.
eral List Ruled Firm, With Only
Ordinary Fluctuations.
wv YORK. Jan. s.-stocks this morning

were active and irregular at the start.
The bullish sentiment in the sire ct found
further expression in strong stock mar
ket this morning. Investment stocks again
came in for much attention.
At / O'Clock the general list ruled firm,
with only ordinary fluctuations. Govern
ment bonds are strong and unchanged.
The market retained its strength up to
the close and stocks closed generally high
er. A few issues had fractional losses near
the end because of profittaking.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
MURDER MYSTERY SOLVED.
One of the Guilty Parties Tells
the story

Fort Scott, Kans., Jan. S.-The mystery
surrounding the murder OF Frank Swof-
ferd, OF Piedmont, Mo-, 100 miles south
of st. Louis, in S94, was ended in this city
last evening, when Bert Dixon, a young
man from PaOli, Kans., who is charged
with the murder jointly with George Finch
also of Paoli, went on the witness stand
and testified that Finch followed Swof-
ferd TO a point mile south OF this city
and shot him for $50 he had on his person.
According to the statement, Finch oom-
PEELED Dixon to help him drag the body
into field, where it was found two DAYS
later.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-08
Japan's Thanks for seamen,s Rescue

Japan has thanked the United States
Tor the rescue of three japanese from the
junk Unohn Maru, which was disa bled
in storm off the coast of Japan on
July 20, and run down and sunk by the
cruiser Boston. The officers OF the Bos-
ton rescued the men and sent them home.