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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23
rHoRP-EPEs CONTEST.
-Four Hours Debate over II I'm the
House.

Under the order Of the day the Thorp-
Epis contestant election case Yesterday
occupied the attention Of the House. and
II VIII not be concluded until this after
noon. The debate was opened by Mr.
Walker Of Virginia, who said that dur
ing the last ten years four contested
elections had come from the districi in
questionable Fourth lie said that the
frauds that had been discovered in the
present contest Were in all respects SINH
lar to those TO Zoe found in the record Of
the Fifty-foUrth Congress.
It was claimed Toy Mr.. Walker that the
district has an honest Republican ma
jority OF from 500 to 5000 bur that the
practice Of fraud by the election officers
had overcome this majority and had
given a majority on the returns for Mr..
EDes Of 2.62l. Mr.. Walker contended that
careful examination Of the evidence
showed 'coHclusively that if Mr.. Thorp
had been allowed the Republican votes
that were excluded election day his ma
Jority over Mr.. Epes would have been 217
votes
in reply 10 this Mr.. Miers Of Indiana.
who controlled the time for the Demo-
Gratis, said that there was no evidence 10
show such fraud as Mr.. Walker referred
70 and that ii would be a gross outrage
on the part Of the House to unseat Mr..
Epes. He declared that the majority Of
the committee disregaTded all principles
Of Law. misstated the evidence in the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23
WANT AN INVESTIGATION.
Dissatisfaction over Baltimore and
Ohio Dividends

A resolution was introduced in the
Maryland legislature by Delegate Viii
kinson, of Worcester County. yesterday
providing for the appointment of spec
ial committee TO look into the condition
of the Washington branch of the Balti
more and Ohio Railroad.
The preamble of the resolution sets
forth that the State owns more than one
third of the stock of the branch, which
has hitherto paid not less than 10 per
cent annual dividend, and, although the
accountants examination showed over
81 600, 600 in The treasury of the road to
the credit of the branch, to which the
State is entitled TO one-third. the Balti
more and Ohio Railroad defaulted in the
payment Of it's last dividend, and seri-
ously embarrassed the State school fund
The committee is ordered TO report
what action should be taken to protec:
the States interests, by next Tuesday
The resolution was adopted by vote Of
a. to 90
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23
MISS MoULToN,s ALIASES.
Tenure Girl Said to Have Commit
ted Many Thefts.


Detectives Boardman and Gallaher nave
succeeded in fastening three thefts and
four aliases on Maria Moulton, the pretty
Young woman who was arrested Monday
for the larceny of 50 worth of embroid-
cred articles from Mrs. Mary D. Dens-
more. of 'Corcoran Street, as told in me
Times yesterday morning. They learned
that. at different times and places, this
young woman. whose right name is said
to be Mary S Trainor, figured variously
as Mary b. Smith" Miss Astor," a
poor relative of the New York million
aire, and Miss Rogers.
Several weeks ago she boarded at the
house of Mr.. Walter S. Wise, No. S07 II
Street northwest. and while there, it is
alleged. sneaked pair of gold spectacles
and a parasol from the rooms of other
boarders.
Detective Lacey learned that on Febru-
airy Il, Miss Moulton, alias Smith, alias
Astor, alias Rogers, called at the house
of Mr.. William H. Lepley, the librarian,
No. 4G7 II Street northwest She was not
acquainted with the inmates of the
house. but represented to Mrs. Lepley
that she had been taken suddenly i'll
on the street. and asked for a drink of
water Mrs. Lapley suggested that a cup
OF hot tea would benefit the young wom-
an and invited her into the house.
Mrs. Lepley placed her gold spectacles
/ on a table. and, while she was in the
kitchen preparing the beverage, it is al
! legged, the caller stole them. Several
OF the articles have been recovered.
Miss Moulton. who is a demure, inno-
cent-appearing girl. will be tried in the
Police Court today on three charges OF
! larceny. The prisoner tells a pitiful tale
/ Of her restitution in a strange city, and
! declares that want drove her to com
nit crime.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23
DEATH OF GEN. vEAzEY.
distinguished rs IL soldier, Poll
ticinn and Lawyer.

tictien :lnG Lawyer
Hon. Wheelock Graves Neazey died
at his home. 1881 p Street northwest,
last night. at 7:40 Mr. Veazey has
been an invalid since November, 1886,
and two weeks ago had stroke of
apoplexy, which finally resulted in his
death, For the last TWO years he has
been living with his daughter, Mrs. c.
$ Walton.
Gen. Neazey was born December 5,
1893, in Rockingham county. New
Hampshire, and there passed his early
childhood He was educated at Phil
lips Exeter Academy, graduated at
Dartmouth College. and later at the Al
bany Law School. In 1850 he was adj
Initted to the bar in Vermont, and was
engaged in the practice of law in
Windsor county when the civil war
broke out.
He enlisted early in the Third Yer
+ mont Regiment. was made captain Of
Company y, and in the Summer Of 1861
was promoted to major, and then to
lieutenant colonel. In 1S72-73 he was
/ elected State senator. and later. in 1873,
! was appointed register in bankruptcy.
+ For the ten years from 1878 to 1889 he
held the office Of judge of the Supreme
I Of Vermont
He was one Of the founders of the
! Grand Army of the Republic in the
State of Vermont. He was judge ad-
vOcate general when Judge Ray was
ocmmander-in-chief, in 1SS7-SS. AT the
Boston encampment in 1890, he was
elected COMMUNICATIVE chief. He was
one Of the trustees of Dartmouth Col
lese from 1878 until his death.
He was appointed TO the Interstate
Commerce Commission by President
Cleveland. in August, 1889, TO fill the
uneXpired term Of Commissioner AID
ace T. Walker. He was re-appointed
in 1895, and December 20. 1896, he re-
signed, owing to bad health.
Subsequently he visited Europe in
the hope Of finding renewed health
through . sea-voyage and in a change
Of scene and climate, and he seemed
on his return much improved; but the
threads of his maIady were too serious;
and after his return he grew gradually
weaker unit the end came.
He leaves a. widow, a son. Mr.. Albn
3. Neazey. and daughter, Mrs. Cliff
ford 5. Walton.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23
POLICY HEARING POSTPONED.
Defendants Attorney Too Sick to
Appear in Court

The trial Of Frank McClerand Wal
ter Turvey and Jesse Cochran, recently
arrested for promoting policy in Ross
Ign, and which has been twice post
poned came up in the court Of Justice
V. w. Sellers yesterday.
Sheriff Palmer and Messrs. McCIer-
and and Turvey, two of the defend
ants, We're present. A letter was read
from DR.. J. NJ Jones, Of Alexandria,
which stated that j. y. Green, who is
the attorney for the defendants, was
too sick 10 appear at the hearing.
Justice Sellers stated that in view Of
the fact that the case had been already
postponed twice. he did not think it
advisable TO further delay it, Com
monwealth's Attorney Johnson, in Civ
ing his opinion on the matter. said
that sickness was a valid excuse for
pOstponement and, if the matter
should be taken to the higher courts.
he was sure it would be decided that
way Upon the suggestion of Mr..
Johnson, the hearing was postponed
until April !.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23
AN EVENING OF SACRED SONG.
Enjoyable Entertainment at GuntOu
Temple Church.

4 musical entertainment called An
Evening Of Sacred Song" was he'd un-
der the auspices Of the Ladies Aid So
ciety Of the Gunton Temple Memorial
Presbyterian Church. in the church,
corner Of Fourteenth and p Streets
last night. The proceeds Of the con-
cert are to be used 10 pay the interest
on the debt incurred in the building OF
the chapel, directly opposite. on r
Street.
The program was exceptionally fine,
the works Of well known composers
predominating, and each number was
received with great applause Among
the numbers presented We're: i Can
not Always Trace the Way" Apollo
Quartet; "Cnarite," Mr. Mayo; The
Lord Is My Light" Mrs. Hattie Meads
Smith "Nliserere" Apollo Quartet;
Heavenly Song" Mr. Turpin: The
Prayer" Mrs. Smith and Messrs. Nc
Farland and Reesde: Angels Bright
and Angels Fair" Mr. Reside; God
Have Mercy" Mrs. Smith; "Etude de
Concert Mr.. Mayo; The Palms" Mr..
Mcfarland; Lead, Kindly Light, -
Apollo Quartet.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23

A conference was held last night by a
number of the vice presidents Of the Ma
tioaal Association Of Democratic Clubs at
the hoaGcuarters of the association. in
the Hutchins Building. Among those
present were Hon. L. J. Handy of Ohio,
Blair Lee OF Maryland Hon. T. c. Nc
Rae Of Arkansas. Hon. John J. LenJz,
Of Ohio, Hon John l.. Mitchell of Wis
consin, Hon. John /. Rawlings Of Utah.
Hon. J. L. Slayden Of Texas, Hon John
+ Fitzgerald of Massachusetts, Hon. J.
G. Mcguire of California. Hon. Joseph
Wheeler Of Alabama. Hon Benton Nc
Minin, chairman of the executive com
mittee Of the association. and Secretary
Lawrence Gardner.
Very encouraging reports were made by
all as to the matter of club oreaniza-
tion and the general outlook for Demo-
cratic success in the next Congressional
elections and in 1900 Without exception
the gentlemen present indicated that the
sentiment in favor Of the last Chicago
platform was growing very fast, and that
Mr.. Brayan was generally conceded TO
be the logical candidate for the Demo
cratic nomination for the Presidency
The subject Of the forthcoming JEFF
fersorian celebration here was also dis
CusSed. eyidencing the fact that this
event next month would be a great po-
litical gathering. and would exert much
influence for good
The arrangements for the Jenersonian
celebration. under the auspices of the
National Association OF Democratic
'luos on April T. in this city, are
nearing completion under the immediate
direction Of Secretary Lawrence Gard.
me- Upward Of lwo hundred and fifty
subscriptions 20 the dinner. which is Il
bc served in The afmory Of the Nationa
HINES. have already been received and
there is no doubt that the fun compile.
ment VIII he in many DAYS before Apri
j. democrats are coming from nearly
every State in the Union and along viii
United States senators and members o.
the House. the gathering viii be one o,
the most brilliant. politically. ever as
sembled in Washington in like ceIebra.
lion sslnce the days Of Andrew Jackson
when the first Jefersonian celebration
was held. in like form, TO that contem
plated next month.
There VIII be but che invited guest a
the dinner this year-AIr Bryan-Wht
VIII respond TO the principal toast. 9TH,
Day We Celebrate" All the other speak
ers VIII be selected from the list Of sub
scrlbers. Senator Jones. chairman Of tn.
Democratic National Committee, VIII,
was one OF the first To subscribe 10 III,
dinner has been asked 10 act as pre-
siding officer OF the evening. Senator
White, of California. chairman Of tn,
Congressional committee. will prol,abl,
Zoe asked 10 respond TO q toast. which
Will in sentiment, be in keeping WITH
his office as chairman
The event viii be thoroughly Demo
cratic in every particular in price. bill
al fare. music and all. Upward Of ff
teen hundred notices of The dinner nav,
been sent ovL but il is possible som,
Democrats who would like To atten,
have been overlooked. They can. how
ever avail Of the opportunity bv ad
dressing or calling upon Mr. I.awrenc
Gardner in the Hutchins building.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23
REORGANIZATION BILL PASSED
Favorable Action on the baltimore
and Ohio Measure.

Annapolis Md. March 22.-The bill TO
reorganize the Baltimore and Ohio was
taken up in the house in the Maryland
legislature today as the order of the day.
Mr.. Turner moved that the house go into
committee Of the whole in order that he
might offer amendments preventing the
acquisition by the reorganized company
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal or any
other competing line to Baltimore Mr..
Gould raised the point that the house was
not in committee in the proper manner
and after some discussion the speaker
resumed the chair and put Mr. Turner s
motion, which was lost without division.
The speaker then decided that the bill
should be read and placed on its final
course. No further discussion took place
and the bill was passed by - yeas TO i
nays.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23
SELLERS HAD 4 GUN.
The Virginia Justice in the Clutches
of the Law.

Justice of the Peace Valentine w. Sell
lers, who administers justice to malefac-
tors in Rosslyn, Va. a village opposite
West Washington, himself felt the hal
ter of the law draw last night. He was
arrested at Thirteen-and-a-half Street
and Pennsylvania Avenue by Policemen
Cowne and Schuyler, and escorted to the
Twelfth Street police station, where a
charge of carrying concealed weapons
was entered against him.
Squire Sellers it appears, came to
Washington with a 3S-calber Colts re-
volver in his overcoat pocket. He
stepped from the depot of the Mount
Vernon. Alexandria, and Washington
Railroad TO board a train for home. In
pulling a handkerchief from the pocket
his pistol fell to the sidewalk and was
discharged.
The policemen, attracted by the re-
port, thought ii was a Division scrape
and ran TO the depot, where n crowd
had collected. Justice Sellers left sol
collateral at the station for his appear
ance in the Police Court this morning
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23
SLASHED WITH A KNIFE.
Unkind Words About a Wife Causes
"a Frncns

William Mann, a canyasser, who re-
sides at No. 526 Twenty-third Street
northwest, went to the Emergency Hos
pital last night with a deep cash on the
right side Of his face
While his wound was being dressed by
the surgeons, Mr. Mann explained that
a certain young man in West Washington
had spoken dsparagingly of his CMann's)
wife He went to see the young man
and called him to account The latter
denied having spoken disrespectfully of
Mrs. Mann. In the argument" which
followed, Mr. Mann said. he was slashed
across the face with a knife. The wound
while severe, is not regarded as dan
gerouS.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23

I desire to attest to the merits of Cham
berIains Cough Remedy as one OF the
most valuable and efficient preparations
on the market. 1t broke an exceedingly
dangerous cough for me in p hours. and
in gratitude therefor. l desire To inform
yeu that ! will never be without it. and
YOU should feel proud of the high esteem
in which your Remedies are held by peo-
ple in general. 1t is the one remedy
among ten thousand. Success 70 ito.
r Downey. Editor Democrat Albion.
Ind For sale by Henry Evans. Whole
sale and Retail Druggist, 93S f street.
and Connecticut avenue and S street
northwest, and It's Maryland avenue
northeast.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23
AMERICAN PATRIOTISM.
An Interesting Lecture by Rev.
Thomas Chalmers EaSton.

American patriotism was the subject
Of an interesting address delivered last
evening by Rev. Thomas Chalmers Eas-
ton before the members of the Unity
Club and a large number Of their friends.
al 4l9 Tenth Street. In developing his
subject DR.. Chalmers spoke of the quality
and value of patriotism al the present
time.
After the lecture a program of literary
and musical numbers was rendered by
some Of the most accomplished and pop
ular Of the local taIent.A in all the even
ing was most enjoyable and the enter
tainment was thoroughly appreciated by
those present.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23
deterioration Substituted.

Boston, March 22.-After long debate
today the bin to substitute electrocution
for hanging as a method Of capital pun
ishment passed the house. The bin also
provides that all executions shall take
place at the State prison between mid
night and sunrise. An amendment pro-
vides that the criminal under death SEN
tence shall not be kept in solitary con-
finement.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23

own movement if there is the slightest
reason for it, for time. l look for con-
siderably lower prices on these senti-
mental grounds alone, but that kind of
Il decline soon has it's reaction The
real causes for weakness. If there are
any, would have more lasting effect.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23
Stricken With Heart Disease.

John Saunders, a pensloner from Flint
stone. Allegheny County, Md, is in a Sc
rious condition at the Emergency Hos
pital He had been drinking, and last
night entered a drug store in George
town to seek relief While there the
old man was stricken with heart disease
and fell to the floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23
THERE is A CLASS or PEOPLE

VINO are injured by the use OF coffee. Re-
Gently there has been placed in all the
grocery stores a new preparation called
.GRAlN-O, made OF pure grains, that takes
the place - coffee. The most delicate
stomach rec lives IL without distress, and but
few can tell H. from coffee. 1t does not cost
'ver onc-quarter as much. Children may
drink IL with great benefit. sc and 200
per package. Try IL. ASK for GBAIN-O.
!a27-tf -
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23
National Association of Missions

The directors of the Central Union Mis-
sion of this city have been requested by
c. NJ Stocking. of the Minneapolis Mis-
sion. to assist in forming a national assO-
citation of missions, TO meet annually in
convention. IL is probable that the or
ganization will be formed and the first
convention held here.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23

Dow. Jones & Co. say of the trust
stock: Sugar was the most active stock,
dealings in it being about one-quarter of
the days business, and it made a new
low record. The news that grocery con
Germs are Withdrawing from the factor
plan of handling the Sugar Company
product is regarded az of serious i'm
port. This method of selling sugar was
suggested by the Sugar Company. be-
cause it saved very large amount Of
money in distribution and prevented
sugar being made card by the grocery
houses, TO attract trade.
The Sugar Company has made its
dividends by a small profit on an i'm
mense volume of business. The trade
war which is impending, threatens not
only to reduce this small profit. bur also
the volume of the business. IT the fac
tor plan cannot he retained, the pros
poets for a continuance of the large divi-
dends are by no means roseate."
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23

The granger stocks were weak on the
general situation, and also, perhaps.
partly on the report that a cold spell IS
due and soon to make It's appearance
They, like Sugar and the Tammanys. are
at about the lowest point since the great
bOOn
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23

The earnings of the Northwest for the
month of February were the largest in
the history of the company for that
period. 1t is understood that the freight
earnings of the l.. Il N. for the year
so far have been the largest in the his
tory Of that road also. although the
passenger traffic has not been good
Most earnings reports for the past week
have been very good.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23
New York Cotton Market.

Heurich's Book is unequaled as a
wholesome beverage--matchleSs as a tonic
to build up the system and strength.
Cali for Heurich's in hotels and restau-
rants or phone 634, Arlington Bottling
Co, for 4 case.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23
washington Stock Exc nnnge.

Saies-CapitaI Traction 2Od73 H. Met
ropolitan r. r., 25d11s. Pneumatic Gun
Carriage, 100d40 cents. LanstOu Mono
type scala 1-2.
After Call--U. s Electric Light, 2a1OO.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23
w. 4. G. VS.. Interior Department.

The basketball teams of the Washing
ton Athletic Club and the Interior De-
partment will play a championship game
tomorrow night at the Globe Building
at o'clock D. m
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23

Corrected daily by w. p. Hibbs & Co,
members of the New York Stock Ex-
change, 1927 street
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23
LEADERS IN CONFERENCE.
Democrats Discuss the POlit'
icli Outlook.
MP. BRYAN THE MAN FOR 1900

Free SILVER Gaining Ground and
Sentiment in All Farts of The
Country Point 10 His RenoHiTiH-
ton aud triumphant Election
The jefferson tnniN ersary.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23

Opinion is veering very decidedly
against Sugar. Whether this is good
judgment or not | confess | have not
the facts on which to form an idea. AT
the same time the feeling is so general
that there is to be a further drop in
the stock, that it will probably work its
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23
FISASCIAI..
Corson & Mccartney,

Members OF the New York Stock Exchange.
1910 F 81. clover Building
Correspondents Of Messrs. Van Emburgh & After
bury. Nc. Wall street.
Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds
Deposits Exchange. Loans.
Railroad Stocks and Bonds and al securities
listed on the exchanges Of New York. philadelphia
Boston. and Baltimore bought and sold
A speciality made Of investment securities Dis
trict Bonds and all local Railroad Cas- Insurance
and Telephone Stock dealt in
American Bell Telephone Stock bought and
sold maIstf
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23

Despite the bad drop yesterday, there
is large element on the street that be-
lieves there will be further liquidation
today. The larger half of opinion is
undoubtedly that the market will go
several points lower before it RECEIVERS.
The large spectators are not doing
much fearing too much the uncertainty
of the finding of the Court of Inquiry,
but the professional element is selling,
and it meets with little resistance. The
announcement yesterday that the re-
port will not be given to Congress until
next week IS having its bad effect. 1t
might have been thought that the street
would regard this respite favorably, but
it is seen now that Congress is disposed
10 chafe, and an internal explosion" is
feared. Congress may be held in check
and not allowed TO do the Will of the
people for several days, but the end must
come soon, either by the will of the
Administration or against it. and this
end looks every hour more like war
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23
INCOME during La 81 months d

IS97 . ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 22.640,C90 ~
Disbursements during last six
months OF 1897 1tI2g. +T4 p
The amount OF this fund. which Is included IL
Liabilities and the policy valuation, certified by
the New York State Insurance Department, are
equal to a 3 per cent. reserve on ali the COM
pluy's policies in force December 81. 1s91.
State Of New York, city and county OF New York,
s.:
HENRY TUCK Vice President. and CHARLES
c. WHITNEY, Secretary, Of the New YORK Life
Insurance Company. do declare and say that the
accompanying statement of the condition 81 said
company on the 3lst day OF December, iS9.. is
correct and true according 10 the best OF their
information knowledge and belief.
HENRY TUCK, Vice President.
CHARLES c. WHITNEY. Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me, this 10Th
day of March, 1S9S,
(SeaL4 III. Del RANDALL.
Notary Public. Kings County. Certificate filed
in New York County. IL
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23

The weakest spots in the market yes
terday were as usual Manhattan and
Metropolitan Street Railroad. They had
drops of many points each and appar-
emily no support. The rottenness of such
booms as these stocks experienced at the
first Of the year becomes apparent early
and forcefully at such time as this
when even the best of values are inse-
cure. The drop since the high point was
reached in the rankly manipulated boom
in these stocks has been something fear
full,