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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
STOCKS RUSH DOWNWARD
War Rumors Disturb The Equanim.
lily of All Dealers.
Excited Efforts OF Holders to TN
load Ncarly Lead to- IA Feel
ing of Panic.

New York, Feb. 24-The stock market
opened up in a condition of demorali-
cation this morning amid a scene of
! great excitement Stocks were thrown
| over almost regardless of price, and
| there was no apparent support. Met
ropolitan Traction broke points, Man
haitian over 8, Union Pacific preferred
5, and the rest of list from to 3 per
| cent
The alarming rumors regarding the
cause of the disaster to the Maine
we're the chief reason for the demoraii-
! zation, but London came lower for the
! first time in several days, and this
added to the feeling Of nervousness
and uncertainty. Great blocks of Su
gar. Manhattan and other active stocks
were simply hurled on the market, and
a semi-panic was the result.
After the first ten minutes of bust
ness prominent interests came to the
support of the market and there was
some quick recoveries. Manhattan rail-
lied per cent. short interest taking
advantage Of the opportunity to cover
freely. Other supporting orders were
hurried in to the market. and for a
time the decentralization seemed TO be
checked
The feeling of feverishness still pre-
walls, however, and further declines
are looked for.
London. Feb. 24.-American securities
are breaking badly owing to democrat
ization in New York. business has been
active. Outsiders are selling long stocks
and the professional dealers are going
short on the Washington war talk. Lou
isvilles are relatively the weakest. Span
ism securities are demOralized on rumOrs
of American war preparations.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
She Was Not q Lawyer.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.)


Now" said the lawyer who was con-
Quoting the discrimination. will you
please tell how and where you first met
this man."
81 think" said the woman with the
sharp nose THAT it was
Never mind what you think inter-
rupted the lawyer. I'VE want facts here.
We don't care what you think, and we
haven't any time to waste in listening to
what you think Now, please tell Us
where and when it was that you first
met this man."
The witness made no reply.
Come, come" urged the lawyer, turn
ing to the court, II think l am entitled
to an answer to the question l have put. y
1.-The witness will please answer the
question" said the court, in impressive
tones.
Cant" said the woman.
"Why not?'
1.-THE court doesn't care to hear what l
think. does it?'
No"
Then, there's no use questioning me
any further / am not lawyer. l can't
talk without thinking"
So they called the next witness.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
Mrs. A. P. Collins, 3138P st. w,
Cured of Catarrhal Deafness.

This week VIC present for the first time the case
of Mrs Collins one Of almost one thousand cases
that have been cured in less than two years She
SAYS. Il am sixty-seven wears old next March
D have been deaf two years This deafness came
over me one day while was standing at the
stove, by an open window. The wind blew across
the side OF my face, when, in minute, without
anv warning ! suddenly became deaf (This case
had eatarrh previous to this time, and the OK
posure TO the wind produced a violent congestion
of the already iiritated membranes, which. in
turn. suddenly closed the tube, thereby produc-
ing install deafness-Dr Cowdcn.)
"A great roaring came TO my cars; got worse
and worse Tor two years until came here 1
went TO another doctor first. but he did me no
good and ! got tired: I left him three months be
fore I came here
II came here through the recommendation OF a
gentleman. who told me about you, and asked me
vl,y cliu not come 90 you.
Il have found the treatment mild and pleasant
rigli under il: but ] can hear it plainly BOW all
over the house ] could not Lear the CLOCK strike
in the adjoining room, but ] can hear IL now.
can hear sermon IN church now, but before
came here had stopped going 10 church, because
I could not understand the sermons: can hear the
words OF music. too. In ordinary conversation J
can understand very we'll bUI before this ! had
to sit and say nothing. while others were talking
II have sound the 1rcatmen mild and pleasant
I have taken the treatment Tor several months; ii
was good while before noticed any change, but
when ii came It came suddenly. get discouraged
at times. bu, it is all right now. ! sleep well
and my appetite IS good; my whole health IS I'M
proved my digestion and strength better than be
fore | began treatment.
~ heartily recommend this treatment for al
catarrhal conditions because ! know what II has
done Tor me and others
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
CAPT. EULATE ALARMED.
In a Peaceful Port the Vizcaya Dou,
bles Her Guard.

New York, Feb. 24.-The Spanish cruiser Viz
oaya still lies at her anchorage off Tompl1ins-
vile. II reported this morning that her de
parture had been DELAYED by an accident which
occurred 10 her steering gear just before she
reached port. Repairs have been nearly com
pleted.
Capt Eulaie has doubled the guards on the
cruisers decks. Heretofore the night guard has
consisted of nine men. Last night, however,
eighteen men were on duty, all OF Them armed
with rifles and cutases.
The patrol which was established about the
Spanish vessel at the request of the Spanish con-
sui has not ben removed. The navy yard boats
Nina and Narlseeta, together with the police boat
Patrol, are constantly steaming around the big
warship, keeping a vigilant watch over all who
attempt to approach.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
Wrappers. soc.

No such wrapper-selling has ever
been recorded as that going on
since this lot OF ladies' percale
wrappers were put on sale at Sc
The selling yesterday was enor-
nous. extra saiespeople were en-
gagged to wait on the crowds;
every one of the garments have
separate waist lining, and are
handsomely trimmed and they're
worth up to 1928
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
SONS OF ST. GEORGE.
The Order win Celebrate Its Fourth
Anniversary

Arrangements have been completed for the
celebration OF the fourth anniversary of Column
hia Lodge No. 397, Sons of 81 George. 1t will
take psace Thursday evening, March 3, at the
National Rifles Amory. The festivities viii con
.lude with dance. The committee OF arrange
rnentS consists of Edwin Walton. chairman: Al
fred b. WEIGH, secretary; James Stevens, treas
nrer; John T. Hunt, Francis PaAte, Thomas Col
Inns, Alfred Ellaby, Harry Vince, Thomas r.
Jones, NJ. y. Savage and John \. Stevenson.
The Sons of st. George is a benevolent So
ciety Cor the relief of Englisborn people in dis
tress IL was founded in 1879
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
Signs of a wreck at Sea

New York. Feb. 24.-lncoming yes
sells report great amount of wreck
age from a large sailing vessel adrift
off Barnegat. From the descriptions
brought to port shipping men think the
wreckage may be from the American
bark Agate, which left this port for San
Francisco. whence she was to sail for
the klondike. on Thursday last. About
forty-five persons sailed on the Agate,
including thirty passengers The Ag-
ate's owners, however. believe she and
her big company are safe.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
Wrappers, Soc.
from 10 to II.

One hour--from 10 to II o'clock
we shall let you take ladies me-
dunn weight percale wrappers
splendidly made and trimmed-in
best and most desirable patterns
for 3sc-garments which are worth
sec and 81.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
ShirtWaists, Soc.

Your unlimited choice of that lot
of handsome Dercale. madras,
zephyr and lawn shortwaists, in
Guiding plain. white and black
lawns, and swiss with white lines;
detachable; al. colo~s will be given
you tomorrow. .or Sc. The-e'ra
waists in this lot which were made
to sell for as much as 81.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
FOREIGN BROKERS UNEASY.
War Symptoms In London Markets
Affect American Securities.

London, Feb. 2i.-rhe market for Amer
lean stocks developed wariness today af-
ter prior steadiness, and prices declined
materially from the early figures, and at
p. m. were about IA point on an average
below New York parity. Consols were
unchanged The Bank Of England rate
is unchanged, and money continues fairly
tight.
Today was settlement day, and some
uneasiness existed in consequence. One
large operator was unab BILE to make good
in full and was obliged to make ar
engagements To be tided over. There was
one small failure.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24

People at this time Of the wear should lie more
careful than ever to check the progress OF catarrh-
al trouble and eradicate from the system every
symptom Of catarrhal poison. In no other in
stance is the irite saying, An ounce Of proven
ton is better than pound of cure more appii-
cable.
The treatment OF Drs- Mccoy and Cowden, il
taken in time, viii, by restoring the air passages
to healthy and normal condition, and by strength
ening and building up the system, prevent an at
tack Of the Grip, while il is mo less effective
in curing the condition existing after the acute
stage OF the disease is past
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
Licensed to Wed.

as follows:
White-William Leon Miller and En-
lily NJ Beekman, Joseph l.. Lippie and
Emma G. Solman, of Baltimore; Chas
Copperthite and Elizabeth Dunn. Fred
William Popham and I. Annie Louise
Kendall.
Colored-George III. Armstrong and
Hannah Hunter. Andrew Stewart and
Sarah Huchman. William HI. Stewart
and Annie Waller, Charles N. Mallory
and Rosa Green, Of Hanover county,
Va: Perry Widdear and Annie Will
liams. of Montgomery county, Md.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24

A few monthssago Mr. Byron Every, of
Woodstock. Mich, was badly afflicted
with rheumatism. His right leg was
swollen the full length, causing him great
suffering. lie was advised TO try Cham
berlain's Pain Balm The first bottle of
II helped him considerably and the Sec
ond bottle effected cure. The Is and 80
cent sizes are for sale by Henry Evans.
Wholesale and Retail Druggist, 93S F
street and Connecticut avenue and s
street northwest and l4eS Maryland ave-
me northeast.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
IRvING-FARRELL. "GO.s
Ralph and Jack VIII Have a Bout
for Twenty Rounds

Ralph Irving and Jack Farrell viii have a
twenty-round bout next Tuesday evening at Stueb-
ener's roadhouse. The purse is ss0o, with por-
ton of the receipts
The youngsters are training in good fashion.
and the contest promises to be rafting go"
The event will come of promptly on advertised
time. Steubcner is determined to have all the
bouts at his house take place 10 suit the patrons.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24

IEfEFHUNb S1OOh1
Pennsylvania .,.......-.-......
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
4 Terrible Biundcr

from The IhlCa.0 NcWs.j
What's worrying you. Silss?'' ASs, Stookwen
inspnirsd.
~ anade a fool of myself ;his morning. her
husband replied.
How did you come TO do thats
Met Jones Ia the going downtown and
told him aif about how much I consider 0lysef
worth. This afternoon ] learned that he had
been appointed tax ASSESSOR for this district"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
I'd floor hour sales.
Leggins, sc. pr.
between II and II.

They may not last a half-hour.
but az long as they last you may
have those ladies' cloth bicycle
leggins-some which were left from
bicycle suits-and which are worth
ooc pair-for &c a pair.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
NusIin under.
garments. 2oc.
between 8 and &.

A big table will be filled tomor-
row with the handsomest lace and
embroidery trimmed Drawers. Cor
set Covers, Skirts, Chemise and
Gowns-garments which cost from
soc TO soc at wholesale, and be-
tween and ) O'Clock you may
have the choice for 29c. Of course.
many are slightly soiled. and they
are broken sizes, but the chances
are that you could find your size
il you are prompt. These are the
biggest underwear values we've
ever offered.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
Youthful Nagrante

Jane johnson. colored, fifteen years old, and
James Mann, eolored, ten years old. were before
Judge kimball this morning charge OF va
gTancy, preferred by Policeman A. d. Hunt. They
were sent TO the reform school,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
VIII Learn Industry

Henry Smith and Roy Gross, two small white
boys who charged in the police court with
stealing eight bottles of whisky, today dis
missed by Judge Scott upon the understanding
that they will be sent to industrial school by
their parents. In the event that the order OF the
court is not carried out within a week. the boys
will he rearrested and prosecuted.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
washington Stock Exchan ge.

SaIes-National Safe Deposit and Trust.
IS at ia 1-2: Capital Traction. 20 at %;
American Graphophone, 120 at Il; Amer
lean Graphophone preferred. 10 at IA l-2;
149 at IA 3-4; Lanston Monotype, 100 at
Is
After Call-Capital Traction, at 10; u.
c. s, 500 AZ 1l5 IL.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
The Gas Fixtures stolen

Harry l.. Rust. No. SOS Fourteenth
street. reported to the police yesterday
that vacant house No. l0i c street south
east, was entered by some one several
nights ago and the gas fixtures and water
tank stolen.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24

rs the voice husky?''
do you spit mp slime?"
do you ache III ovcrg''
do you snore at mighty"
do you blow ont scabs?"
rs the nose stopped upf'
DOCS your nose dischargef'
Docs the nose bleed easily"
Is this worse toward mighty
Does the nose itch and burnY'
rs there pain across the cyesT'
is there tickling in the ihroat?"
lis your sense of smell leayingf'
rs there pain in front of the headT'
do you hawk 10 clear the throat?''
rs the throat dry in the morning."
Are you losing your sense of tasteF'
DO You sleep with the mouth openg'
Does your nose stop up toward niShtf'
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
Skirts, OOc.
0:3o to 1910 O'Clock,

Promptly at $3.50 o'clock tomor-
row morning We shall put on sale
in skirt department lot of ladies'
figured brilliantine skirts at 90
cents. They are perfectly made
and lined and bound most care
fully.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
Ribbon. 4HC.
between II and liz,

Lot of 3-inch MORE ribbon in all
shades-the same ribbon for which
others will ask you 10c a yard
will be sold tomorrow between u
and l. o'clock for lie yard.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
Presentations to the Queen

London, Feb. 24.-The Queen arrived at Buck
ingham Palace this forenoon from Windsor and
will hold drawing room tomorrow Mrs J.
Pierpont Morgan, jr., and Mrs. Muriel White,
daughter of the secretary of the United States
embassy will be among those presented.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
White spreads, 70c,
between 10 and n.

The very. same White CrociIetcd
MarseilIes Pattern Bed Spreads
which other stores sell for 81. % will
be sold tomorrow from 10 to II
o'clock for 7qc
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
8 coats, ST.
at 10 o'clock.

Here are eight ladies' black
cheviot coats. made ia newest
style-sold for s. early in season.
May not be here 10 minutes after
10 o'clock-so be prompt. sl.29 for
choice.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
The Senate Kills the Primary Bill.

Richmond, Va, Feb. A.-The desire of
the people of Virginia to vote direct for
United States Senators has been defeat
ed by the killing of the Senatorial prima-
ny bill in the Senate.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
The st. Paul i'm Port.

London. Feb. 24-The American Liner,
st. Paul, from New York, arrived at
Southampton at 10:40 o'clock last night.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
FINASCIAI
CARSON & MCCARTNEY,

Members of the New York stock Exchange,
I4I9F St, Glover BuildIDg.
CORRESPONDENTS OF Messrs. NJ core sCbley,
No. 80 Broadway.
Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds.
Deposits Exchange. Loans
Railroad Stocks and Bonds and all
Securities listed on the exchanges OF New
York, Phila Gelphia, Boston, and BALTIMORE
bought and sold.
A sneCialty made Of investment securi-
ties District Bonds and all local Rail
road. Gas. InSuIa nee and Telephone Stock
dealt in
American Bell Telephone stock bOughs
and s,ld. mai 8 item
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
Hecht's special selling for tomorrow,
I'd floor hour sales.

The hour sales which Hechts held from time to
time have created the greatest Another series
tomorrow-and even greater values. The privilege of
having anything you wish charged
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
yestmakers Resume work.

New York, Feb 2I.-The strike of the vestmak-
ers was declared of yesterday, sIl the contract
ers having agreed TO pay the union scale OF wages.
All tho strikers are back 3t work.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24

TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL it fails
TO cure. 25c. The genuine has l.. b. Q. on
each tablet.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
A Note of Warning.

The Grip il raging worse than
ever. It has caused 375 deaths In
London in six weeks.-News Item
I'm New York Herald Feb. Is.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
ChiId's hose, 4HC.
from Q to II.

An immense lot of children's fast
black ribbed hose-in ribs of sew
eral sorts-the usual u lie hos
iery: will be sold, beginning at 8
o'clock tomorrow morrig, ill IL
for l-2c. pair.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
New York stock Market
Open High Low 2p m

Corrected daily by w. II. Hibbs & Co.
members of the New York Stock EX-
change, 1877 + street.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24

llA0ln%R as snow will your linen be IL
MAuuA you let US launder it. STAR
I'LL" STEAM LAUNDRY, 636 q ST.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
DISEASE OF THE STOMACH.

This condition may result from sew
eral causes. but the usual cause
Is Catarrh, the mucous dropping
down into the throat and being
swallowed.
''ls there nausea?
Are YOU costiNei"
''Is there vomiting
DO YOU belch mp gas?'
Have you waterbrash:'
Are YOU light headed
lis YOUR tongue coated"
do YOU hawk and spitf"
''fs there pain after eatlDef
Are Won nervous and weak?
do YOU have sick headaches
do you bloat mp after eating.
'ls there disgust for breakfast:
Have Won distress after eatingt
lis your throat filled with slime
do YOU az times have diarrheas
''Is there rush of blood 10 the headr'
"is there constant sensation in tie stomach
do sou feel as il you had lead in stomach
when YOU get up suddenly are you dizzyf
when stomach is empty do YOU feel fsintf
"Do YOU beleh up material that burns throat
when stomach is fun do yon feel oppressed.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
Arrival of Steamers .

New York. Feb. 24-Anived, steamer Trsve.
Acm Bremen.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
w. b. COrsets, Zoe.
hafyaao m ord ~

Between 10 and II o'clock tomor-
row morning you may have the
celebrated white, gray and black
w. Il. Corsets-the CSC kind for 29c.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
SYSTEMIC CATARRH.
Condition Which if Not Cured Renders the Patient
Liable to Pneumonia. Bronchitis, and Consumption
This Is a Season of Great Danger to the Lungs.
DISEASES OF HEAD AND THROAT

The Head and th roat become dis
eased from neg lected colds. caus-
ing Cafarrh when the con dition OF
the blood predisposes TO this con-
dttion.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
DISEASES OF BRO >cHlAL TUBES
Their condition often results from
Catarrh exceeding from the head
aud tn roat. ard. IL left unchecked,
in time attacks the lungs.

Have Nou a cough
%Are You losing ltshG'
''Do YOU cough at mighty
Have you a pain in side2"
do you take sold oasilyg
rs YOUR appetite variable
Have you stitches i'm sideY
do you cough until you gagf
"Do YOU raise ffothy materials'
do you cough going TO bed!
"Do Won cough in the morning.
Are you low-spirited at times?
do you spit mp yellow natter
is your cough short and hacking?
DO you spit mp little cheesy lumpsg"
Have yon a disgust for fatty foodsf
DO you feel YOU growing weaker
lis there tickling behind the palateE
lis there burning pain in the throat
Have You 3 pain behind the breastboneT
do YOU cough worse night and morning.
do you have TO sit up at night 10 get breatbf'
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
A Free Trial. No High Fees.
Doctor ]. Cresap Mccoy,
Doctor ]. NJ. Cowden,
zIsI3th Street Northwest.

Office hours-e m. to 70 m; 10 p. m; Z
10 p. m. daily; Sundays and holidays, 10 q. IN.
TO l p. m.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24

Corrected daily by W. b. Hibbs & Co.
members of the New York Stock En-
change 1927 + street.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
ISt floor hour sales.
Boys waists, &c.
between 9. 80 and 1890.

Lot of boys Merrimac percale
which you've many a time paid
20c. go tomorrow from $3.50 TO 1890
for &c.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
ITEMS hose, 6Tc.
Between II aad II.

Lot Of mems natural wool and
camefs hair half hose-nearly all
wool goods-and splendid for men
who are on their feet ,much-Or out
in the Goodwill 20 from II to II
tomorrow for lie. They origi-
nally sod for 2Dc pair.