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The times., 1898-10-17
FOUGHT A woULD-BE BURGLAR.
Samuel sIsinner's Experience With
an Early Morning Visitor.

Samuel Skinner. who resides on the
Bladensburg Road. had an exciting fight
with a would-be burglar at his home
early yesterday morning. the noise of
which aroused the neighborhood and
brought men from all over the surround
ing country to the spot
At about o'clock yesterday morning
Mrs. Stopper. the mother-in-law of Skin
ner, was awakened by peculiar noise
which seemed to come from the front
rooms on the first floor. She listened TO
make sure that the sounds did not come
from anyone in the house, and then
aroused Mr.. Skinner. Arming himself,
he made his way as quietly as possible
to the lower floor, where he found evi-
dences of a recent visit by burglars.
He hurried through all the rooms on
the first floor, and as he entered the
kitchen some one rushed past him and
through the open door. Hearing the
footsteps of another man coming down
the hall, Mr.. Skinner did not start in
pursuit of the man who had gone out
of the door but sprang into the hall and
grappled with the second man.
Mr. Skinner did not want to shoot the
man, as he could have done several
times, but when the burglar seemed to
be getting the best of him he beat his an
tagonist over the head with the butt end
of his revolver By this time the house
hold and neighborhood had been arous ed
The burglar was found lying on the
floor insensible and bleeding profusely
from several wounds in his head when
the lights were turned on and Mr.. Skin
ner was also covered with blood. 1t was
at first thought that5thes latter had been
injured in the fight. but a careful exam
nation failed to disclose any wounds
more serious than few bruises. Two
members of the Skinner family stood
guard over the PROSTATE body of the
burglar while the head of the house sum-
moned the police of the Ninth Precinct.
Policeman Knupfer arrived at the
house soon after the conclusion of the
fight, and arrested the Burglar. On the
way to the station house the man re-
vived, and when he was taken from the
patrol wagon at the station he was able
to walk He is colored, and says his
name is Michael e. DigSs. twenty-five
years old. He was questioned as to the
identity of his companion, but would
have nothing to say. He was in such a
condition when he reached the city that
Stationkeeper Ray decided to have his
wounds attended to Immediately, and
summoned a physician from the neigh
borhood, who sewed up the cuts in the
mans head.
A man was captured late yesterday
afternoon in the Fourth Precinct. who
was supposed to be the accomplice of the
prisoner. but when Mr.. Skinner was COM
municated with by the police officials he
said he would be unable to identify the
suspect, and he was turned out of the
station Mr.. Skinner said it was so dark
and the first man got away so quick that
he was unable to secure good descrip-
ton of him
The times., 1898-10-17
FIRST MEETINGyToDAY.
The Industrial Copmi1sion Is Ready
to Begin Its Work.


The American Industrial Commission,
created at the last Session. of Congress
for the purpose of eollaiing information
relative to questions ats' issue between
labor and capital Will hold its first ses-
sion at 10 o'clock this morning at the
Capitol. The commIssioh will meet in
the room Of the Cogpnittse on Education
and Labor. that being the committee pre-
sided over by Senator Kyle. of South
Dakota, member of the commission.
The committee is composed OF five MEN,
bers of the House, fiye United States
Senators. and nine men selected from
without the pale of political life by the
President. The list of commissioners is
as follows:
Representatives Gardner of New Jersey.
Lorimer of Illinois, Lowering of Massa-
chusetts, Livingston of Georgia, and Bell
of Colorado, Senators Kyle of South Da-
kota. Mantle of Montana, Penrose of
Pennsylvania, Daniel of Virginia. and
Mallory of Florida, S. II. d. North of
Massa chusetts, Former Congressman
John w. Farquhar of New York. Thomas
w. Phillips of Pennsylvania Former
Lieut.. Gov. A. l.. Harris of Ohio Il. d.
Conger of Michigan. NJ. D. Ratchford.
president of the United Mine Workers
Association of America; Charles ]. Harris
OF North Carolina, and Col. Smythe of
South Carolina.
There is yet one vacancy on the COM
mission. caused by the declination of f.
Sargent to serve, and 1t is rumored
that j. l.. Kennedy will be appointed TO
the place. Mr.. Kennedy Is well known in
Washington. and was candidate for
the position, of Public Printer under the
Mckinley administration.
The only members of the commission
who had reached Washington last night
were Messrs. Phillips. Livingston and
Farquhar. The remaining members, how
ever. are expected to reach the city this
morning in time to participate in the
meeting.
Representative Livingston said last
night that the first business to be trans
acted by the commission was the organ
iZation of the body. He said he thought
that Senator Kyle would be elected chair
man. After choosing its officers the COM
mission will make arrangements for per
manent headquarters in Washington.
1t is not believed that anything but
routine business will be transacted. Mr.
Livingston said that he did not think
the commission would be able to accom-
plish much until Congress met, when 1t
will get down to active work and SUBJ
nit reports to the House and Senate from
time TO time.
Mr.. Phillips was also of the opinion that
only routine business will be transacted
at today's meeting. The commission will
soon make arrangements for a series Of
hearings to be given to manufacturers.
1t Is probable that after remaining in
session in Washington for some time the
commission will visit various big manu-
featuring sections OF tine country for the
purpose of granting hearings and gather
ing information.
The times., 1898-10-17
CAPT. DUNcAN's TRIAL.
To Come Up Before the Present Term
at Fairfax Courthouse.

The case of Capt. Louis c. Duncan, as
sistant surgeon of the Twenty-second
Kansas Volunteers, who was court-mar-
tailed for alleged participation in the
desecration of the grave of Major John /.
Duke, a deceased Confederate soldier,
while the command was en- route from
Camp Alger to Manassas, Va, some time
ago, and who is now under bond. await
ing trial by civil authorities, will come
up at the October term of the court,
which convenes today, at Fairfax Court
house, Va. The friends and relatives of
the deceased, notably Basil a. Duke. a
brother, who lives in Maryland, have
been active in looking up evidence to
bring about the punishment of the perpe-
traitors of the outrageous deed.
The times., 1898-10-17
So Very Poor.
CFrom the Hartford Courant.)


The Pullman's Palace Car Company is so poor
that it cannot permit traveller to sleep in
lower berth unless the upper over him is
made up, to his discomfort and semi-suffocation
But it has just divided its surplus" to the ex.
tent of SIS, 900 000 among its Stockholders giving
to each new share free for every two Of
old stock held already. This Is nothing but
water. and this so per cent food thus injected
is part of the earnings (above the s per cent
yearly dividends) taken in by the company, that
four years ago so hard up that it could not
pay its employees living wages and plunged the
country into bloodshed and chaos through its
conflict with them Every passenger who feels
the burden of that empty upper berth upon his
slumbers should remember that he have it
lifted by paying for two berths and that that
will help along the next accumulation OF surplus.
though probably not influence the price OF labor
at Pullman.
The times., 1898-10-17
CHARGES MODERATE, MeDlclRe INCIUDEl
SPECIAL NOTICES.

~ -
OFFICE of the Commissioners OF the
District of Columbia, Washington, D.
c., October u. lS9S.-Notice is hereby
given that the Commissioners of the Lis
trict of Columbia intend to make the
following named improvements. which
are. In their judgment. necessary for the
public health, safety and comfort. AS
sessments for one-half the cost OF the
same viii be made as provided for in
Public Act No. III. approved August !.
1891. Parties who are interested in the
proposed work are notified that the Com
missioners will give hearing at the Dis
trict building on the SECOND DAY OF
NOVEMBER, 1898, AT Il O'CLOCK y. NJ,
in the board room of the said Commission
ers, to any and all persons who may desire
to object therto: Construct stoneware
sewers as follows: In Seventeenth Street
from the line Of property Of Charm
Brown, southwaFd to d point about l59
feet north of the north line of Howard
Avenue. at an estimated cost Of SS92. one
half to be assessed against lots lG3. 104.
lG5 lO6 lO7, los 1C9 no Ill. l12. 1i3 1874
125 1856. 13I, 1885, 139. 40. III. ~. l.3 and III
OF Chaplin Browns subdivision of part
of Mount Pleasant; In Half Street south
west, between y and o Streets, estimated
cost S766 oEe-half 10 be assessed against
lots numbered l. lS- II. 10, II. ~, y, -, q,
p S3 and 5S of square 652, and lots num-
bered 3 ;. !, j. 6. :, $. 81 IS, -, 80 Of square
sos: in the west side OF Seventh Street
northwest from NJ Street northward lis
feet. estimated cost $22), one-haif to be
assessed against lot No. l. square i2i; IN
the south side of Florida Avenue north
west between Sixteenth and Seventeenth
Streets. estimated cost s525. one-half t. BE-
assessed against lots numbered IS, 10, 20,
u. p. %, q. 3. .. IS and p. square Ia; IN
Newark Street between point 80 feet
east of Thirty-fourth Street and the east
lire of the Georgetown and Rockville Road
wisconsin Avenue estimated cost 2,s3),
one-half to be assessed against the prop
erty abutting on both sides OF Newark
Street within the limits above descr-b ID.
JOHN b WIGHT, JOHN W. ROSS.
LANSING II. BEACH. Commissioners
D. c. ocl',lS,2S,2s
The times., 1898-10-17
Hon.,ty wnnted Pennut..

William Honesty. ten years old. who is
anything but what his name suggests,
thought he would acquire several quarts
of peanuts without going through the
formality of paying for them yesterday
morning. Sig. Biulane. who keeps the
fruit stand near Washington Circle, was
too quick for him, however, and before
the young man had secured them he
found himself In the hands of Policeman
Burrows, of the Third Precinct. Honesty
was taken to the stationhouse, where he
had been several times before, and was
charged with petty larceny.
The times., 1898-10-17
To Improve the Marine Corps.

The recommendation has been made
to Secretary Long by Col. Haywood. COM
mandant of the marine corps, that pro-
vision be made for sixteen quartermas-
ter sergeants TO be detailed at the differ
ent marine ports 1t is stated that the
present system of detailing duty SER
geants to perform this special work has
proved to be very unsatisfactory.
With the view of encouraging the en-
listed men of the marine corps 10 save
their money, Col. Haywood urges that
the act of Congress approved February
Q. 1889, entitled An act TO provide for
the deposits of the savings of seamen of
the United States navy" be made appli-
cable to the marine corps.
The times., 1898-10-17
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Rear Admiral J. A. Howell and wife are re-
gistered at the Ebbitt.
B. ]. Downey. jr., has returned from South
ern business trip.
Leave Of absence for one month has been grant
ed First Lieut.. Gates A. johnson, jr Second
United States Volunteer Engineers
Capt. Levi Hunt, Tenth United States Cavalry
has been granted leave of absence until No.
vember /.
The sick leave granted First Lieut.. Thomas F.
Louden is extended one month
The times., 1898-10-17
Lord Salisbury. Lifegunrd.

Lord Salisbury generally has powerful
lifeguard at his side. There is at Hat
field cherished breed of faithful hounds
Of immense strength and bulldog tenacity.
One of these Is the premiers close friend.
and accompanies him in his walks about
Hatfield. So faithful a guardian Is he
that Lord Salisbury, with touch of his
characteristic irony. has called him
.Pharaoi,." because he will not let the
neople GO Lord Salishury's hfeguard
protects his life and Heurich's beer would
protect his health. Heurich's cannot be
eaualed as a tonic for It is invaluable TO
persons who have overtaxed their sys-
tenn. Phone six thirty-four. Arlington
Bo,tling Co.. for case of Maerzen, Sem
ate. Extra Pale. or Lager.
The times., 1898-10-17

Philippines. 1t will be as absolutely de-
barred from touching the future OF AL
sace-Lorraine as from raising the ques-
tion of the Independence of Ireland or
Poland. Neither will there be any pro-
posal for the disarmament of any national
force now in existence. What is sought
is to make a safe beginning by arriving
at a solid agreement against a further
increase of armaments. which. If 1t lasted
for only five years. would be sure foun-
dation for indefinite progress in the di-
rection of reduction of the burden of ar
maments."
The times., 1898-10-17
A CALL FOR DIR. MAcKAY-sMITH
May BE Asked to Take Charge of a
PhiIadeIrhia Church.

1t is said that there is strong proba-
bility that the Rev. Alexander Mackay-
Smith, rector of st. Johns Episcopal
Church, in this city. will be asked to take
charge of the Church of the Holy Trinity,
in Philadelphia.
Dr. Mackay-Smith is well known in
that parish and his qualities of forceful-
ness, tact and catholicity of spirit COM
bined with his capacity for work and
intellectual culture and ability. make him
particularly adapted to its needs.
DR.. Mackay-Smith was seen last night
and questioned in regard to his possible
transfer to Philadelphia, but he declined
positively to be interviewed on the sub
ject.
The times., 1898-10-17
MRS. SHERMAN IMPROVED.
Wife of the Former Secretary O
Stnte Slightly Rettcr.

The condition of Mrs. John Sherman,
wife of the former Secretary of State, was
slightly improved last evening. although
the critical stage has not been passed.
Mrs. Sherman Is temporarily deprived of
the power of speech, and it is stated that
it will be probably week before she
will be able to talk.
The venerable statesman from Ohio is
very anxious about the condition of his
wife. and is a constant attendant at her
bedside.
The times., 1898-10-17
KNIGHTS OF MALTA ASSEMBLE,
Annual Session of the Order to Be
gin Today.


The members of the Ancient and Illus
trious Order of the Knights of Malta, who
will meet in annual session at Malta
Temple on Pennsylvania Avenue. be-
tween Ninth and Tenth Streets. for four
days beginning tomorrow. will hold a re-
ception and smoker at the temple tonight
An elaborate program has been arrang-
ed for the entertainment Of the visiting
members of the organization.
The Supreme Commandery will meet at
Malta Temple tomorrow with Supreme
Commander Sir DR.. E. W. Samuel in the
occidental chair. Representatives from
sixteen States. the District OF Columbia
and the Dominion of Canada will be rep
resented at the gathering. and 1t Is antici-
pated that the convocation will be the
largest ever held in the history of the
order.
A grand formal reception will be tender
ed the visitors at the National Rifles
Armory. on Street, tomorrow evening
when numerous addresses will be given.
among them in all probability a speech
bv Hon John B. Wight the president
of the Board of District Commissioners
From present indications It is expected
that about $500 knights will be present
during the convocation.
The times., 1898-10-17
Not necessarily an Angel.

(From the Chicago News.)
''You remember Joe Briggins, don't you2 He
has model wife"
.'Yes l remember Joe. Who is he married to?"
"a young woman who had job inA big dry
goods store trying on things SO that customers
could see them to the best advantage
The times., 1898-10-17
GIVES HOP: TO THOSE AFFLICTED.

THE CAUSE of so many men becoming physi-
cally and mentally unable to perform their tunc-
tlons is to be found in debility. resulting
from abuse of natures laws.
THE EFFECT is apparent and easily recognized
IN these poor, miserable creatures-liying wrecks
OF manhood-scourges to themselves and family
daily reeking in the thioes of bodily pain and
mental distress Unfit for mental or physical vo-
cation, they become morose, sullen, and melan-
choly; there is no enjoyment for them; their
mind becomes diseased, coBiuring up visions and
hallucinations.
THE CURE-No physician on earth has had
more experience more success in the cure OF
wrecked manhood than DR.. Clemens His record
Of permanent cures, his contributions to medical
science. and his discoveries of scientific treat.
ments, which have cured thousands, have placed
him far in advance OF any practitioner of today,
and secured i2r him the reputation he so proudly
maintains.
CHARGES MODERATE, MEDICINE INCLUDED
Daily Office Hours-l0 4. IN. to p m. Monday,
Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10 p.
m. Sunday, 10 to II III.
CONSULTATION STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.
The times., 1898-10-17

DR.. Henry's Headache Powders
are prompt and efficient cure for
all headaches. Ioc.
The times., 1898-10-17

SPECIAL MOTTO E The undersigned
have this day formed limited partner
ship pursuant to the Revised Statutes Of
the United States relating to the District
OF Columbia concerning limited partner
ships. The name or firm under which
said partnership is to be conducted is w.
o. GINGELL & Co: the general nature OF
the business intended to be transacted is
horseshoeins; the names OF all the gen.
eral and special partners Interested there
in are as follows: VIM. o. Gingeil. who re-
sides al No. 1908 II Street ne. Washing
ton. D. C. is the generai partner. and
John L. Newboid. who resides at No. l722
Street NV. Washington, D. c.. is the
special partner, and said partner has con-
tributed 800 capital to the common stock
The said partnership is to commence Oc-
tober l. 1895. and is to terminate October
l. 1899 wM o. GINGELL-
JOHN L. NEWBOLD.
oc2- mon we'd -fri-12t
The times., 1898-10-17
WAOPROFIFEDBY BY This SIN
Neutral Zones We're Licensed
Around Military Camps.
WHAT GEN. GRAHAM SAID

Sic Told the AIger Relief Commits
sion That When He Drove the
Vendors of Vile StufYs From Camp
AISer They Took Refuge on Ter
ritOry Which Was Beyond His
JurisdictiOn.
The times., 1898-10-17

OFFICE OF the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company-A dividend of 81
per share will be payable on the 24TH
DAY OF OCTOBER, 1925 to the stock
holders of record at the close of business
on the 1iTH DAY OF OCTOBER. 1895. at
the Office of the Treasurer of the COM
pany. 6ls Fourteenth Street northwest,
Washington, D. C.
The transfer books will be closed from
the 15TH DAY OF OCTOBER to the
2iTH OF OCTOBER inclusive.
SAMUEL NJ. BRYAN. President.
CHARLES G. BEEBE, Treasurer.
Washington. D. c.. october 10, 1898
ocl1 lS IL l6 20.2t
The times., 1898-10-17

SPECIAL NOTICE--An adjourned meet
ing of the stockholders of the Bright
wood Railway Company will be held at
office of president, 1il6 F Street. TUES
DAY. OCT. IS. AT 10 A. NJ. H. S. CUM
MINGS, President. ocS-let
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-24
The ''Lost Cause"

The above is the title of a new
monthly illustrated historical jour
nal, devoted to the collection and
preservation of Confederate records,
also Humorous anecdotes" ere
miniscences," Deeds of heroism,
"Terrible hardships," BATTLES on
Sea and Land" and the noble deeds
of the loyal women of the South. IT
will also contain a description of the
events in the war with Spain. The
Lost Cause is beautifully illus.
trated with large battle scenes,
''portrsits," maps" etc. Among
the contributors are Gems. Fitzhugh
Lee, Gordon, Butler, French, Rosser
S. D. Lee, Walthall, Evans, McLaws
Wheeler, Oates, Bennett H. Young
and many others. The Lost Cause
should be in every family in the
South. The subscription price il
very low, only seventy-6ve cents q
year. A sample copy will be sent
free of charge to any one by address
ing \ postal card to The "Los'
Cause" 33S West Green street.
Louisville, Ky.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-24
IN MEMoRIA

In last weeks Dispatch August
lot reference was made to the acci-
dent which befel Johnnie L. Powell
on the afternoon of August 5th. 1t
is the sad duty of this writer to say
that Johnnie died from the effects of
that accident, on the morning of the
7th of August. y
When one whose life was so full of
promise for good, as was Johnnies,
is cut down so suddenly, we are made
to taste the deep sorrows of this life.
Johnnie had been living for sometime
previous to his death in the home Of
our fellow townsman, Mr.. J. j..
Shealy. To keep busy" and "do
that which is right" was the aim Of
his life. Being only about IA years
old, his habits Of industry and faith
fulness was so marked as to attract
general attention. All the nobler
qualities of heart he possessed in a
large degree. His mind was bright
In his childhood he was without the
tender influences of a mother, or
gentle influence of a sister; but from
those around he took knowledge OF
the right, and turn from the wrong.
Among those he admired most, and
from whom useful lessons were
learned By him, I may mention the
lamented Miss Sadie Herbert, whose
death he sadly mourDed.
His funeral was preached in the
Methodist church by Rev. Mr.. Clark
son, the pastor; and late in the after
noon of Sunday, August 7tb, his
body was laid to rest in the Shealy
burying ground of this place in The
presence of a large and sorrowing
number of people. J. r.
Leesville, S G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-24
AUGUSTA DIVISION.
THROUGH TRAIN SEhVICE.

Pullman Palace Sleeping cars between
Charleston and st. Louis, via Atlanta Chat
tanooga, Nashville and Evansville. without
change.
Augusta D;visicn.-Tbrough Sleepers be-
tween Charleston and Atlanta, leaving
Charleston at 50 p. m., arriving in At
lanta at 5 m.
Columbia Division Through Coaches
between Charleston and Ashcville, both di-
rectionS.
Shortest route to Asheville and Hot
Springs, N. C., and all resorts Of Upper
North and South Carolina.
Through tickets can be purchased. sleep.
ing car reservations secured. baggage
checked to destination and all other infor-
nation obtained by appling 10 WIN. IL.
Evans. c.. T. A.. Charleston Hotel. or G. w.
Devices, Ticket Agent, Line Street Station.
l.. A EMERSON,
Traffic Manager.
J. Il. SANDS. General Manager.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-24
Sure Death to Bed BUGS, Etc.

The Standard Liquid Insect De-
stroyer is A No. l Polish for Furni-
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this most wonderful Insect Destroyer
and be convinced of it's merit. 1t is
the most perfect insect destroyer in
the market. Invaluable to every
household. Sold under a positive
guarantee. Price, 25 cents, at the
Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-24
The State Campaign Meetings.

The following are the appoint
ments of the State campaign meet
ings as arranged by the Executive
Committee, at its meeting in Colum
bia, en- the I'd of June.
Saluda, Wednesday, August "a.
Lexington, Friday, August 2G.
Columbia, Saturday, August q.