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The times., 1898-10-29
SEWELL IN JAIL.
Inquest Over the Body of the Wom-
M He Killed.

The inquest held over the remains OF
Susan Mahoney, the woman who was
murdered Thursday night by George Sew
ell, was OF short duration. as the jury de-
cided TO hold the prisoner after very
brief period of consultation. The coroner
called the inquest to order at 1 o'clock
and Deputy Coroner Glazebrook described
the nature of the wound which caused the
death of the woman. DR.. Glazebrook
performed an autopsy on the body ear
lier in the day. and he told the jury the
exact state of the wound and the course
of the bullet, which he produced as evil
denCe
Several witnesses were called who tes-
titled to the circumstances which led to
the murder The prisoner was asked to
say something. but he refused. maintain
ing an Indifference throughout. and the
jury rendered its verdict.
Sewell was brought to the detective
bureau early in the afternoon, where he
was measured, and was later taken to
the photographer where his photograph
was taken for the rOgues gallery. At the
conclusion of the inquest he was taken to
the Jail. where he will remain until
brought to court for trial.
The times., 1898-10-29
MAY DO BUSINESS HERE.
Favorable Action on Northern Mu-
tunl Relief AssociatiOn's Request.

Favorable Action on Northern Mu-
tunl Relief Associations Request.
In accordance with an opinion rendered
by the attorney of the District yesterday,
the District Commissioners have approved
the request of the Northern Mutual Re
lief Association, of Boston, for a license
to do business in the District of Columbia.
This action was taken Notwithstanding
the fact that a recent report of the asso-
citation stated that number OF claims
against 1t had been compromised and
dropped
The request for permission to operate
here was made several months ago. and
the assessor. Matthew Trimble. forward
ed 1t to the Commissioners with the re-
quest that 1t be referred to the attorney
for the District for an opinion concerning
the condition OF the association. In hand
ing a favorable opinion TO the COmmis-
sioner the attorney sums up the reasons
for his action in the following words:
Our law on the subject OF insurance
policies consists OF an act of Congress.
approved July 26. 1887, which does not re-
quire life insurance companies organized
on the assessment basis to have capital.
Dut permits tnem 10 90 business IN tHc
city on condition that they appoint an
agent or attorney for the purpose of re-
ceiving service of judicial process, and
that they shall make annual returns to
the Commissioners of their financial con-
dition
My opinion is that this association is
entitled to do business In the District of
Columbia. Notwithstanding its report for
the year ending June 81. 1897. shows a
large number of claims compromised,
scaled down or dropped
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increasing in MaiI.

According to the following statement
just issued by the Postoffice Department
the number of pieces of mail handled dur
ing the year is surprisingly large: Let
ters and other matter sent at letter rates
2,7S3. .s3l.O 600; letters and other matter on
official business. free, 81 933, coo; total let
tiers, paid and free, 2.S25, 76I. 900. Postal
cards, 55j.0OO,0OO; newspapers and period
icals mailed by publishers and news
agents. paid, 1879 004. 900: newspapers and
periodicals mailed by publishers in the
several counties of publication. free. 5s3.-
1H,o0O; newspapers. and periodicals mailed
by other than publishers and news agents
81, 600; total second-class matter, o.
0699l6 200. Th!rd-class matter-books
pamphlets, circulars, and miscellaneous
printed articles, 100 Il5tOOO Fourth-class
matter-parcels of merchandise, seeds
plants, etc, 62,OlS.O0O; grand total, 6.2l4,
AZ Goo sr A.
The times., 1898-10-29
MIR. AND MRS. GOULD.
Come From Their Yacht and Wis

Come From Their Yacht and Visit
In the City.
Howard Gould. accompanied by his
bride, who was formerly Miss Katherine
Clemmons, the actress, arrived in WASH
/ ington yesterday afternoon and spent sew
eral hours. The couple came to the city
from their yacht, the Niagara, which has
been anchored off Mount Vernon for sew
eral days, in a naphtha launch belonging
to that craft. They reached the wharf
of the Vigiiant, the District police boat,
shortly after l o'clock, and after tieing
their launch at that wharf visited friends
in the city.
The appearance of the queer looking
launch at the foot of Seventh Street
caused considerable excitement and as
curious crowd gathered to give them
an impromptu welcome. They were met
at the wharf by a carriage and soon
disappeared up town, where they visited
acquaintances and several points of in
terest. Shortly after sunset they re-
turned to the wharf. and, stepping into
the launch, were soon Fastening down the
river at a INSTRUMENTATION rate of
speed en- route to the Niagara.
The launch which brought the couple
TO the city, is twenty-five feet long and is
one of the neatest that has ever been
seen In Potomac waters. The hull is of
neat cut and is of mahogany and the
greater part of the machinery and the
smoke stack are of brilliantly polished
brass
The times., 1898-10-29
WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL.
The New Building VIII BE Dedicated
This EXeninr


At o'clock this evening the ceremonies
consequent on the dedication of the West
ern High School will begin. The event
will be an important one, marking as II
does an epoch in the erection and equip
ping of an institution of such deep inter-
est TO the public.
The building, work on which was begun
two years ago, and which was completed
during the past Summer is located on
the corner of Thirty-fifth and T Streets.
West Washington. Ii Is a substantial
brick structure three stories in height.
modern In every detail and so constructed
as to suggest above all things that the
comfort and welfare of the students was
ever uppermost In the plans of the
builder.
The High School as 1t stands today is
one of the most thoroughly equipped
school institutions in the country. Glass
rooms. laboratory. all are furnished with
the latest and best apparatus and appli-
ances for the training and cultivating of
the young minds gathered within its
walls. Nothing is lacking 10 aid those
minds in the pursuit of knowledge. The
public ceremonies tonight will be pre-
sided over by Commissioner Ross and
Trustee Jesse H. Wilson will give his
tory OF the building. Speeches will be
made by Supervising Principal Januey,
President OF the Board of Education
Whelpley. John Russell Young. President
Whitman. of Columbian College. and Su-
perintendent of Schools w. b. Powell. The
music during the evening will be fur
nished by the children
The High School opened September l9
in common with the other public schools.
but its dedication was necessarily post
poned until this date.
The times., 1898-10-29

Ask your doctor how
many preparations of cod
liver oil there are.
He will answer, "Hun-
dreds of thenn's Ask him
which is the best. He will
reply, "Scott's Emulsion"
Then see that this is the
one you obtain. 1t contains
the purest cod liver oil, free
from unpleasant odor and
taste. You also get the hy-
pophosphites and glycerine.
All three are blended into
me grand healing and nour.
hing remedy.
soc. and sI.oo, all druggists.
-~o-r .. s.oH'">'G ch~-...7 N~.v
The times., 1898-10-29
NIuuicipaI Hreyitics.

Acting in accordance with recommenda-
tions made by the chief of police, the Dis
trict Commissioners have granted a first
class policeman's commission to J. E.
Bobo, TO fill the vacancy caused by the
retirement of Policeman Charles Farqu-
har.
John ]. Geier has been made private
of the first class to fill the vacancy
caused by the removal of Policeman c.
II. Evans.
Permission has been granted l.. NJ
Fitch, proprietor of the Wellington Ho-
tel, to have one or two cabs stand in
front of the hotel for the use of his
guests, provided that the vehicles be Sc
lected from a licensed livery stable and
provided. also, that they be used only to
convey the guests of the hotel
The times., 1898-10-29
IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE.
No Immediate Change ms to Deput,
Collectors and Exnmiuers

No Immediate Change ms to Deputy
Collectors and Examiners.
1t was stated at the White House yes
terday that there is no truth In the report
that President Mckinley contemplates is
suing before Thanksgiving Day a procla-
nation exempting from the classified SER
vice some 1900 deputy collectors of inter-
nal revenue and some 1900 medical exam
iners of the pension bureau.
1t has been known for some months that
the President contemplated issuing such
an order. but has been prevented by the
great pressure of other matters from Civ
ing 1t even passing consideration.
Papers and recommendations in the
matter were long ago placed in the Presi-
dents hands by Secretaries Gage and
Bliss but as yet they have not been called
for by President Mckinley.
Neither Commissioner of Internal Rev
Evans has any idea or intimation that
the order is soon to be issued. although
both expect !; at later date.
Deputy Commissioner of Internal Reve-
nue. Wilson said yesterday morning TO
Times reporter that the question of ex-
empting the deputy collectors throughout
the country from the classified list was
an old one. Complaints began TO come
in he said. from the collectors almost
as soon as the deputies were put under
the civil service rules, they claiming that
as they were responsible for the action of
their deputies they should be allowed to
make their own appointments. This Of
ficer referred the matter to the Secretary
of the Treasury. who called the attention
of the President to II. Action has been
expected so many times that We shall
give up anticipating 1t until 1t occurs.
"The number of deputy collectors. how
ever, has been magnified in the printed
reports" continued Mr.. Wilson. There
are only $40 deputies in the regular SER
vice and about 500 have been added by
the provisions of the war revenue meas
ure. How many will be affected by any
change in the classification, of course no
one knows. There are only 1900 employees
in the internal revenue service
1t has long been known that a change
was contemplated in the classification of
the medical examiners of the Pension Bu-
reau. There are over 1900 of these Off
cials, all of whom were covered into the
civil service by the blanket order of Pres
ident Cleveland. When the first session
of the Fifty-fourth Congress convened,
Republican congressman anxious to fulfill
party pledges found this fruitful field
fenced in by President Procter's rules
and regulations They Immediately be-
gan to lombard Commissioner of Pen
sions Evans with demands for the APP
pointment OF Republican examiners in
place OF the Democratic incumbents.
Commissioner Evans took the matter to
the President, who has held it in abey-
ance.
Republican congressman. II Is claimed.
have been assuring their constituents of
an immediate change in these positions
for over Il year, and now that the cleo
tions are impending. are renewing their
demands at the White House The
changes are certain to come eventually.
The times., 1898-10-29
DIR stou,.pburr promoted

DIR. John II. stoutenburg. physician to
the poor. has been promoted to the posi-
ton of assistant medical sanitary in
spector with compensation AT the rate of
$3.50 per day, payable out of the appro-
priation to prevent the spread of scarlet
fever and diphtheria. The appointment
was made by the District Commissioners
upon the recommendation of Health Off
Ger Woodward. and will take effect as
soon as the appointee reports for duty.
DR. F. F. Repetti, who is at the present
time substitute physician, will act in
the place of DR.. Stoutenburg.
The times., 1898-10-29
FUNERAL OF CAPT. GORDON.
Buried Mt Arlington With Miiitar,
HOnors.

The late Capt. Charles G. Gordon was
buried yesterday afternoon in Arlington,
the National Cemetery, with military
honors. The death of this gallant officer
occurred Wednesday evening at his late
residence in Bladensburg, and where he
has lived since his retirement from act
i've service. Services, conducted by the
Rev. C. ]. S. Mayo, pastor of Pickney
Memorial Church. of Hyattsville, were
held in the late residence Of the deceased
at O'Clock. a large number of the close
friends of the family being present.
The remains were then borne to Airing
ton, where a military escort from Fort
Myer was in waiting and officiated at the
grave. The pall-bearers were Ma jor Ro-
maine, Major w. " Tierney, j. Harris
Rogers, L. A. Fuller, John Lepper, and
DIR. Carroll
The times., 1898-10-29
Deaths of a Day.

Deaths were recorded at the health Of
flee yesterday as occurring during the
twenty-four hours ending at noon, as fol-
lows: Mary Mckenzie, "A years; Ann
Quill, 70 years: James B. Carter. 81 years;
Margaret Harrison. 46 years; George L.
Denham. 30 years; Eliza Hirst, 40 years:
John F. Bivven, 80 years; John Miller,
years; Francis Howard, l month; Mary
Simms. 3 days.
The times., 1898-10-29
COULD NOT BE PERJURY.
Justice Brndicy's Ruling in the Case
of .IGhnnnn Waller.

Argument on the demurrer to the in
dictment in the case of the United States
against Johanna Walter, for perjury, was
heard yesterday afternoon before Justice
Bradley. in Criminal Court No. . As it
was shown that the alleged perjury was
committed by the accused in her answer
to a petition for divorce. the court held
that it was not required that such an
swers be made under oath. and therefore
it could not be regarded as perjury.
The times., 1898-10-29
In BIsmarck,. Memorx.

memorial celebration is to be held
Sunday evening. November G, in Con-
cordia Church, corner Twentieth and G
Streets, to pay 4 fitting tribute to the
memory of Bismarck the great German
statesman. The services viii be under the
direction of Mrs. Emma Poesche. presi-
dent of the German Dramatic Club. and
short but very interesting program has
been arranged.
The times., 1898-10-29
Postal Commi,,ion ne,ur,

The Porto Rican postal commission,
headed b" Chairman Stuart, reached
Washing yesterday morning and re-
ported al headquarters.
The gentlemen of the commission are
enthusiastic over our newly acquired ISL
and and say that the postal service al
ready inaugurated in Ponce and vicinity
is quite up to the working order of other
American cities. The commission will
present its report to Postmaster General
Smith as soon as possible and the reform
changes they recommend will be inaugu-
rated within a few weeks.
The times., 1898-10-29
Promise to Remove the rod~.

The Commissioners have notified Mrs.
nue., who recently complained that the
windows of her residence had been broken
by boys who throw missiles into the
locust trees in front of her house in
order to knock down the pods, that the
pods will Immediately be removed by The
workmen of the District.
The times., 1898-10-29
ror1nigbtIy Concerts at New Librar,

The second of the fortnightIy concerts.
designed for the entertainment of the
blind. will take place on Tuesday, No
vember l. beginning at 2:SO and lasting
one hour. The music viii be under the
direction of Mrs. \. s. Davis. directress
in the public school, assisted by Misses
Lola johnson and Annie Lewis with
Daniel Murray, jr., of the oberiin Con-
servatory, as viollnist. These services.
while given for the benefit of the blind,
are free to the general public.
The times., 1898-10-29

Thursday afternoon. The guests, in ad-
dtion to. the President and Mrs. McKin-
ley. were Vice President and Mrs. Hobart.
the Secretary of War and Mrs. Alger the
sster General and Mrs Smith. the
Secretary of Agriculture and Miss Wilson.
and Mrs. G. w. Childs. of Philadelphia.
The times., 1898-10-29
VIII of william r.. Ke,worth.

The will OF William Robert Keyworth,
dated April % last, was filed yesterday
The deceased bequeaths all his property.
real and mixed, TO his wife. Lucretia
Cecilia Keyworth, whom he names as
sole executriX
The times., 1898-10-29
Prisoner. Given SENTENCES.

Charles Hughes was convicted Of lar
ceny yesterday in Criminal Court No. 2,
Justice Bradley. The following prisoners
convicted during the week were SEN
fenced: John Hawkins. three months in
jail: William Proctor eighteen months in
the Columbus. O.. penitentiary. Sophia
Cook. three years in the penitentiary.
The times., 1898-10-29
Pheasant as a CarameI.-Dr. Won

SUN 5 fIHedppIe IabIets are not q nause-
Gus compound-but pleasant pellets that
dissolve on the tongue like lump of
sugar, just as simple, just as harmless,
but potent alder to digestion and the
prevention of all the ailments in the
stomaeh's category of troubles. Act di-
rectly on the digestive organs. Relieve in
one day. IS eents.-Sold by F. S. WIZ
liams Ninth and F Streets; Edmonds &
Williams, Third and Pennsylvania Ave
nue.-25
The times., 1898-10-29

Old fashions in dress may be revived.
but no old-fashloned medicine can replace
Chamberlain's Colo, Cholera and Dia--
rhoea Remedy. Tor sale by Henry Evans
Wholesale and retail druggist, 93S +
Street northwest and Connecticut Avenue
ard S Street northwest and 1928 Mary
land Avenue northeast.
The times., 1898-10-29

Mrs. Joshua Lipp.ncott, of Philadelphia.
entertained the President and his party
The times., 1898-10-29
Suif fnr Diyarce.

Amelia F. Superior yesterday filed suit
for divorce against her husband, Samuel
Superior.
The times., 1898-10-29
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs. Clinton Smith. the recently-elected
president of the District Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union, was the guest
of honor last night at reception
given by the District '.Y's'. in the par
lors of the First Congregational Church,
which were artistically decorated with
chrysanthemums and palms.
The hostesses of the evening were rep
resented in the resolving line by the pres
idents of the various '.Y's,' Miss Rosalie
Walker. Miss Mary Z. Drown, Miss Eta
Austin. Mrs. Emig Miss Grace Ross, Miss
JEANNE Bowbeer. and Mrs. Nevins.
Mrs. Margaret b. Plat, the retiring pres
ident of the W. c. T. L.. and Mrs. Grace
Morris. who was elected to fill the Office
of secretary OF the "Y'' branch of the
w. c. T. T.. made vacant by the promo
tion of Mrs. Smith. were in line. standing
Immediately by the new president. who
was strikingly handsome in black and
white fiowered brocade with bodice ef-
fects in white lace and turquoise NOUS
seline de sole. She carried a loose cluster
of La France roses, as did every lady in
line
An impromptu program of musical
and literary character was one of the at
tractive features of the evening" during
which Mrs. Smith made a short but gra-
cious address. in which she expressed her
appreciation of the honor conferred upon
her by the District organization in elect
ing her its president. and of the pleasure
it gave her to be the evenings guest.
Refreshments were served in the second
parlor at a table prettily Illuminated with
lamps and decorated with bowls of MeXi-
can moss.
The Secretary of the Navy and Miss
Long went to their Massachusetts home
from Philadelphia, where they will make
brief stay before returning to the Port
land.
DR.. and Mrs. John W. Bayne announce
the engagement Of their daughter, Lucy
Ashby, to Lieut.. E. S. Theal. United
States Marine Corps. Their marriage will
take place the latter part of November
Mrs. j. l.. A. Baker has returned from
Connecticut and will be at home We'd
nesdays.
DIR. and Mrs. Bolton are the guests of
Mrs. Thomas Roberts. of Delaney Place,
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnson and her
cousin Miss Kennedy, who are now in
Paris. will soon return to Washington
for the Winter.
Mrs. VI. a. Marks, who has been the
guest of Mrs. Edna Thompson, of 1905
Ninth Street southeast. for the past two
weeks, returned yesterday 10 her home,
Petersburg, Va.
Mrs. Joshua Lippincott, of Philadelphia,
entertained the President and his party
at luncheon after the peace procession
The times., 1898-10-29

Mrs. NJ. A. Marks, who has been the
guest of Mrs. Edna Thompson, of 1905
Ninth Street southeast. for the past two
weeks, returned yesterday TO her home,
Petersburg, Va.
The times., 1898-10-29

Tweed Knee Pants as cheap as
f5c pair.
Navy Blue and Black 4oc grade
Knee Pants, 25c pair,
Navy Blue and Brown Tweed
Suits, all sizes, S1.69.
3-piece Vestie Suits reduced to
S1.99.
3-piece Vestie Suits, actual value
S3,75-special, $3.50.
A strictly All-wool Suit, in va
rieties of styles sizes 8 to 10,
$3.50.
S. grade latest style Military
Suit, sizes 5 to Especial,
S4.12, including cap.
Special sale of Gents Cardigan
Jackets.
Boys Dspt--Third Floor
Lansburgh&Bro.
40, 40, 424, 426 7th St.
The times., 1898-10-29
EXCURSIONS.
4 Mean Trick.
lFrom "a Boston TIanscIipI

(From the Boston Transcript)
Higgins What Is il YOU have against Pingrec
They say you 20 on awfully about him
fNiggins-He deceived me saameiully. lie mai
me think he got $50 4 week. and when | got his
lob away from him | found the pay was only
haif that amount -
The times., 1898-10-29

Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnson and her
cousin, Miss Kennedy, who are now in
Paris. will soon return to Washington
for the Winter
The times., 1898-10-29

DR.. and Mrs. Bolton are the guests of
Mrs. Thomas Roberts. of Delaney Place,
Philadelphia
The L'Anse sentinel., 1898-06-18
A FAMILY FAILING.
The struggle with Heredity.
The Right Side of the Color Line.

may be some sadness, because Il Is un-
timely, aud out OF season. Gray hairs are
crown OF honor to the aged, but to the
young they are q stigma. There Is no need
to be gray In youth. Crayness comes from
a deficiency. Of the eoioIipg matter which
gives the hair its natural tint. This color
ing matter can be supplied artifciaiiy
and Is SO supplied by DR.. J. c. Ayers Hair
Vigor. II Is by supplying the lacking
stores gray or faded hair to its original
color. Beyond this, II makes the hair
grow, gives II gloss and softness, stops
Il from falling, removes dandruG. aud
c1ennses the scalp. Mrs. c. NJ. Ayres,
Mount Airy. Ca, writes:
"About three years ago. my head became
full OF dandruh, which caused great an
noyance; after a time the hair began
falling out. The use Of DR.. ]. c. Ayers
Hair Vigor stopped the hair from falling
out. and made the scalp clean and healthy"
Mrs. c. NJ. ASREs. Mount Airy, Ca.
DR.. Ayers Hair vigor Is noted as q
dressing. 1t Is used every day by thou
sands whose chief claim to beauty rests
on beautiful hair. Send for Dr. Ayers
Curebook, a story of cures told by the
cured. Free. Address the J. c. Aver Co.,
Lowell, Mass
The L'Anse sentinel., 1898-06-18
HAVING TROUBLE AGAIN.
Difficulties Between China and Japan
Arise-The Lattcr's Consulate at
Shashi Burned.

Vancouver, b. c., June 10. = Oriental
advices are TO the effect that China and
Japan are having trouble again. Com
plications have occurred in China one
after another and now the japanese
consulate at Shashi has been burned
down. The Chinese indemnity has been
wholly paid. Wci-IIaiWei is evacuated
and Japan has assurance from China
that no part of the province of Fukien
shall be leased or ceded to any foreign
country. The obligations of the Shimo-
nosky treaty have thus been fully dis
charged by China and now new com
plication has arisen. 1t seems that riot
ers at Shashi raided the japanese con-
sulate, set fire to the building and also
destroyed all foreign residences along
the river Yangste. a Shanghai dis
patch says the rioters are believed to
have been instigated by the Chinese Of
ficials who were recently discharged
from the service. On receipt OF the news
of the riot the minister of the navy is
sued instructions to the commanders of
the cruiser Takao at Shanghai and the
gunboat Mava at Saseho, to immediate
ly proceed to the scene of the disturb
ance for the protection of the japanese
residents.