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The evening times., 1898-12-03
KNIGHTS OF THE ROAD
LOSE A GOOD THING
heretofore Chamber sburG. Pa. Has
Been Popular Resort for Them,
Hut Vow Their Graft L. Gone

Chambersbure. Pa. Dec. 3-The COM
missioners al Franklin County have de-
cided that they will not pay any bills
of justices or constables for the arrest
and commitment OF vaErants after this
date The expense of tramps committed
to the county Jail in the past few years
has been enormous. The tramps made it
q practice IF coming TO town, being Az
rested and confined in Jail for n certain
period. and repeating the same thing up
on their release They thus spent the
entire winter I'm jail.
Last year the county commissioners
attempted putting them to work in the
Jail yard. breaking stone, but this proved
a failure, the tramps refusing 10 do il
To put 4 sufficient guard over them to
compel them 10 do il was more eXpen-
sive than keeping them. The commits
sioners have now decided not TO pay the
bills for their commitment. What the re-
suit will be is only conjectured. If the
town il uVeIrun with tramps, which it is
likely TO be- public Indignation may cause
the commissioners 10 rescind their action.
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A NORTHERN ASSAULT
UPON A NEGRO WEDDING
ROushs In a Connecticut City Invade
a Church Whs re a Marriage Is
Beine1 SoIemnfxed.


Derby, Conn, Dec. 3.-Bride and bride
groom were mobbed. church decorations
destroyed and refreshments captured by
assault by a crowd of white persons. who
descended, without invitation, on col
ored wedding here last night. Joseph
Douglass McDuffie and Miss Mary NJ.
Fountain were the parties to the mar
riage.
White men, boys and women gathered
before the Macedonia Baptist Church
early in the evening, and when the doors
were opened they rushed in and occupied
all the front seats and the aisles, out
numbering the ycoiored folk to two one.
The bride and groom We're unable to
reach the altar for half an hour. AS
the Rev. Mr.. johnson had been delayed
by a blockade the bridal party stood
there in confusion until driven behind the
organ by a fusiilade of snowballs and
cabbage stumps. When the minister ar
rived there was such a hubbub that he
I could scarcely be heard, but he managed
TO conduct the ceremony.
Then the white persons tore up and di-
vided the bank of eyergreens and flow
ers. and flowers at the altar. A fight fol-
lowed. The brides train and other cloth
ing was badly torn and the bridegroom
was roughly treated.
Part of The mob followed the bridal
party to the home OF the brides mother
and captused~s the refreshments. The
brides brother at this point, however,
got a revolver and set bulldog free, and
! the white roughs retreated.
| Edward Lincoln. was shot In the shoul-
| der thigh and foot, two other white men
We're wounded by the bullets and one
! was slashed with razor. One negro had
| his nose broken and another his wrist
/ broken.
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MINISTER OPENS
A BOXING SCHOOL
Six Boys Taught the Art of SeIf-Dc-
fense by Church Member Under
Pastors Guidance.

New York, Dec. S.-WEen the Rev. Ed
ward L. Stoddard. rector of st. Johns
Protestant Episcopal Church, Jersey City.
opened his new boxing class al St. Johns
Institute last night there We're six lads
present.
The instructor, John l.. Kirk, is a law
yer. member of Grace Church and an
amateur of much skill. He gave each
member of the class fifteen minutes in
structiOn. He is graduate of Princeton
University, and it was there he learned TO
box
The Rev. e. s. Forbes. curate Of the
church, said that the members We're in ac-
cord with the views of Mr.. Stoddard
They believed it a good idea to have the
boys instructed in self-defense. because
they thought il would tend to their physi-
cal development and health. Mr.. Forbes
said the price of lessons was fixed at 10
cents, as Mr.. Kirk gives his services free.
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R.nnhlican Election Illegal.

Charleston, y. Va, Dec. 3.-The aIIega-
tions made against Governor Atkinson
and Chairman Dawson relative to their
alleged attempt on the part'of the Repub-
lican party to defeat the will of the peo-
pIe in contesting the election of Demo-
cratic representatives in Marion County
by the Wheeling Register, which printed
telegranas purporting to have been sent
by Governor Atkinson and Chairman
Dawson to Captain Pritchard, asking the
use of his name, in contest, has created
considerable excitement in political cir
cles here The Democrats claim the cleo
ton of their delegate from Marion, Ma
jor Ash, by a majority of 50.
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pitaIs. reformatories, and schools as he
went along From Sacramento he went
south again stopping on his way al san
Jose Los Angeles, Pasadena, San Diego,
and an the California towns of note.
From the State of continual spring he
passed into Arizona crossing the great
A1ojave Desert during the heat of the
summer and going on into New Mexico
From there he went through Colorado,
Nebraska, Dakota. Minnesota, Wisconsin,
Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
Before coming TO this country the travel
er passed throug India. Japan. China, and
Australia.
He visited this city in 1874, when he was
received by President Grant and enter
tanned at the sNsiite House. His visit
here at this time is for the purpose of
seeing the President and of inyestigat-
ing the scandaB cphdurted with the con-
duct of the War Department during the
war. rs -rrF
Count Rocco IL 10 a certain extent
humanitarian and is investigating the
methods Of punishment inflicted on the
criminals in The various countries in the
world. Whenever he visits country ne
has himself arrested and remains a short
time in prison. He said that the United
States was the most humane and adVanc-
ed country on the face of the earth in
the matter OF prisons. hospitals, and
schools. and he considered England the
most inhuman. The prisoners in some or
the English colonies are treated worse
than even the sayages treat their captiVes
and for crimes that are not even punish
able in most countries In the United
States the count said he travels without
a weapon of any kind and has never been
molested He has been among the Wild
- no. T.ssnN q
harm TO his person, but in Australia, he
said, man is compelled 10 go into the
street armed 10 the teeth in broad day
light.
During the Cuban ten years war for
the independence of the island Count
Rocco was part of the time a jackie on
the L. s. ship Congress. Admiral Samp-
son, who was then q first heutenant, was
also on the Congress.
The count was valuable to the officers
OF the navy sent 10 Cuba to investigate
the causes OF the war inasfnuch as he
WAS quite linguist and acted as inter-
prefer to the commission.
Count Rocco expects TO remain In this
city about ten days and Will probably
deliver lecture on his travels at one Of
the schools in the city. He has done this
wherever he has gone and has large
collection of letters received from the Of
hcers of the schools, presidents of col
leges. governors OF States and Of coun-
tries superintendepts of prisons. and in
some instances rulers Of nations which
be has visited in the course of his many
journeys. This together with hundreds
of newspaper clippings and several mas
sive notebooks filled with closely written
notes he expects 10 use as data for his
book which is to be published in New
York this winter.
At the conclusion OF his visit in this
city Count Rocco will go 10 New York
where h. viii make arrangements for the
publication of his book and will then go
to Cuba He dees not charge anything
for his lectures, giving everything gratis
for the benefit of humanity During his
stay in this city he can be seen at the
, Nendome hotel. corner of Third and
Pennsylvania Avenue northwest.
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Touched the Wrong Buttnn.

Burlington, n. j., Dec. "A PhiladeI-
pha salesman caused full-fiedged panic
in large shoe factory here yesterday
through trifiing with the electric bell
system with which the place is arranged
He pressed one of the buttons, thinking
it would call one of the heads Of the firm.
1t rang the fire gong, and in an instant
the female employees were falling over
each other in their efforts to get out of
the building. Some tainted on the stairs
and others had narrow escapes from fall
ing off the fire escapes.
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Wants GraY,s Sent

New Castle, Del, Dec. 3.-James G.
Knowles, owner and proprietor of the
Knowles Woolen Mills of this city, is a
candidate for the office of United States
Senator from this State.
Mr. Knowles stated thu he was willing
to run for the Office and that his rea-ons
were that he was both capable and quail
fed He has always been a prominent
Republican. one of the greatest employ
ers of labor in the State individually,
and one who knows the wants of tie
people of the State.
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LOST HIS BUSINESS
AND TOOK HIS LIFE
.Heayiest Man in Harlem" Ends His
worldly Troubles With
Revolver.

New York, Dec. 3.-Because business
was poor, Philip Metz, thirty-fve years
old dealer in paper supplies at No. 45
Ann Street, committed suicide Yesterday
afternoon by shooting himself at his
home, No 121 East One Hundred and
Eleventh Street. He was married and liv-
ed with his wife Minnie and their three
children, the eldest of whom is ten years.
Metz was well known in the downtown
part of the city because of his great size.
He weighed 425 pounds and was known
as 1.-The heaviest man in Harlem
He had complained for several weeks
that trade which he had commanded for
years had been slipping away from him
despite his efforts TO hold il. He was
very despondent and frequently intimated
that unless his affairs changed for the
better he would end his life.
The evening times., 1898-12-03
SPARED PATIENT TILL
AFTER THANKSGIVING
Daniel David Dined With FaniI y
and Died After Operation for
Removal of His Stomach.

New York, Dec. 3.-Danie David,
newspaper man. died at the general hos
pital in Paterson n. j., yesterday after
an operation for the removal of his stom-
ach, necessitated by a cancerous affec-
ton. 1t had already been partially re-
moved In a previous operation.
David was born in Germany forty-three
years ago. was educated in Heidelberg and
had Travelled extensively. He leaves a
widow and family.
The operation had been postponed so
that he might have his Thanksgiving din
ner with his vi e and family. He was con-
scfous TO the last, and, in great agony,
was outlining plans for the welfare of his
family.
The evening times., 1898-12-03
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The evening times., 1898-12-03
Car Line owned by a Woman.

Radferd. Va, Dec. S.-The Bank Of
Radford one of the strongest institutions
in Southwest Virginia, has just elected a
new cashier. Mr.. Ferd Harvey, TO sue
ceed Mr. c. S Baskerville, resigned.
Judge Cassell. of the Hastings Court of
this city. has confirmed the sale of the
Radford Street car line to Mrs. Ella NJ
Crockett for 1886. Mr. George Tate
Kearsley has for some time been the re-
ceiyer of the road
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sister. of the Poor Robbed.

Cumberland, Nd, Dec. 3.-Thursday
thief IN the guise of workman called at
the Sisters residence of st. Patricks
Church, saying he had been sent by the
priest to look after some electric bells in
the building He was allowed to so
through the house After his departure
it was found that he had stolen between
S65 and S75
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what n Train of Ailments follox

the wake of stomach that is out CT
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relieves Thirty-five cents. Sold by F. S.
Williams, Ninth and r Streets; Edmonds
& Williams, Third Street and Pennsyl-
yaina Avenue.-60.
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Death of DIR. c. NJ. cheston.

Annapolis, Md, Dec. S-Dr. C. Morris
Cheston, treasurer of Anne Arundel
County, died of Bright's disease last night
at Owensville. He was forty-nine years
old. DR.. Chestons death will cause va
cancy in the office of county treasurer,
which the board of county commissioners
will fill until the next general election.
The evening times., 1898-12-03
Pm, Commander I'm the Range

Easton. Pa. Dec. 9.-While at home
looking after his younger brothers and
sisters James Fox. sixteen years old, son
of Frederick Fox, of Williams township,
near Easton, poured gunpowder from a
porter bottle into the kitchen range.
There was an explosion and the boy was
severely burned about the face ard
breast and is likely TO lose sight of one
of his eyes.
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Prof. Dexter,
MAGNETIC HEALER,
Cured of Seminal Weakness and
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Savannah, Ca. Sept. 20, 1855
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The evening times., 1898-12-03

Charnberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy can always be depended
upon and is pleasant and safe to take.
Sold by Henry Evans, Wholesale and Re
tail Druggists, 93S Street northwest and
Connecticut Avenue and s Street north
vest and 1928 Maryland Avenue northeast.
The evening times., 1898-12-03
Cancer Cured With,ut the Knife

All persons afflicted with tumors of any kind
Allen Living witnesses testify TO his skill. An
experience of nearly iortB years ensures success.
Don't use the knife, it hastens death. Patients
from abroad will be cared fo- IN the Ssnatarum.
Don't allow your family physician 10 prejudice
you in this matter. CoHsiderFyour own safety,
and learn that there is one who can cure this
disease while others fail. Don't delay. SANI-
TARIUM, 1920 st. NV. no29-tf, EN-
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Hurled Alive.

Chester. Pa. Dec S.-Thomas Lawson.
thirty-five years old. was buried alive
Yesterday under bank of gravel at the
ouarries Of Shaw, Esrey & Co. He was
pinned under ten feet of earth for thirty
minutes before he was discovered, ard
when taken out he was dead.
The evening times., 1898-12-03

SNE. PERRIN scientific Palmist. Card Reader,
and ClairvOyant- Your destiny revealed with
wonderful accuracy. 500 5th 81. NV de3-7t
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MI NE, THEO.
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NINE. FLORENCE JUDSOH,

Palmist and Mind Reader consult on al business
travel, changes, speculation, marriage, love- etc;
this lady tells YOU correctly the past present and
future, and her references as regards ability as
a palmist are beyond question. a. well a. being
an educated Christian LADY, Zee S1O0 Instruc-
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plete Life Character reading from the cradle 70
the grave upon receipt # one dollar Hours Q
a. m. to p. m. Sunday, 10 a. m. 70 m.
IlI2 G 81 NV. uo2q u
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INTRICATE problems solved by magician OF
any nature Address BOZ l19, this Office
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FOUND.


FoUND-Ice cream No. 1; absolutely pare
none better; e0c per gallon; bricks. 81
LACEY'S, Coz y. y ave. de2-u
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II. c. ANDREWS. MAGNETIC HEALER AND
TRANCE MEDIUM All diseases cured With
out drugs or surgery. 926 y. Y. ave NV.
deI-Ino. en-
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Visit the Gypsy Camp.
1881 7th ST. N W., near NJ.
de2-7t,em

AME- DAVIS. born elairvoyant and card reader.
tells about business; removes spells and evil
influences; reunites the separated, and gives luck
TO all; cures piles and drunkenness. l22s 25,h St
NV. noe Imo
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FOR sALE-Relics of Gen Washington through
direct line of ancestry and othef curlos OF
value Address CURIO, this office. de2-5t
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FOR SALE-A beautiful $3.50 Mahogany Upright
Piano. slightly used. a special offer, we
will sell for $50; number Of bargains IN
slightly used pianos STIEFF' PIANO WARE
ROOMS 81 1Ith St NV. deS-3t-em
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ATTENTION-New and secondhand furniture
and fixtures bought, sold and exchanged
GLOBE FURNITURE AND FIATUR RE CO.. 800
10th st. de2-3t
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WE ARE AFTER THE POOR MANS TRADE.
We can save you big money on an overcOat
or a suit Of clothes made BY merchant tail0rs
and very little worn. JUSTHS OLD STAND,
6I9 d ST. nozs-ft
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DIR. GzaRRAS. Ne %ssIlIn9ao sts Ps; on ayf; s Nv Nv

Specialist in chronic and private diseases Piles.
Structure, Hydrocele, GOut, CaiaFrh Dyspepsia,
Blood Poison cured Vitality restored. ConsuIta-
tiOn free and confidential to both sexes Daily,
TO II, to 8. uo9s-tf EN-
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FOR sALE-HousehOld furniture. Call At 70 q
81. ~
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REDUCED, Reduced
His Readings to
Ladies, 25c Gents, Soc
PROF. CLAY,

Oldest established C!airvoyant, tells ycu bu iness
love affairs family troubles; about lawsuits, d.
So-ces. anything You wish TO know. brings sep
arated together; causes speedy marriages, re-
family troubles; bad luck spells. or mJA-
terious feelings; 10 to 10 daily. 4s9 Ct W.
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FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR SALE-Furniture; lowest price in city;
come today after o'clock Ills L 81
mn lIe
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Removed from 457 Pa. AYo
FOR sALE-HoRsEs AND VEHICLES.

FOR SALE-No reasonable offer refused; express
delivery. ard dayton wagons, carriages and
huggies; lot old wheels. 1910 Ohio ave. NV
de3-3t
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ue'-'e
LEATHER top buggy in good condition: price
S25 Call at 18th and C sts. Sc. deS-4J
FOR SALE-Horse. harness, and handmade day
ton wagon. 1924 Sd st. ne. Item
FOR sALE-Fine buggy horse; years old; in
frst-eIass condition. Apply at zoos 18th St
de2-St
FOR SALE-one pair Of handsome bay horses;
1872; blood bays and sound in general; six
and seven years old; nice saddle mare; I5-S;
she's good jumper, trotter and loper; enc black
horse; good rider and driver and also good work
mare Can be at GEO. G. MOUNTCAS-
TIES 1922 Vermont Court NV. deI-3t
FOR sALE-Horse suitable for family or gro
Gerry wagon; also side saddle. I1O5 Eleventh
st. NV. del-3t
FOR sALE-wagons, carriages of all kinds T.
A. OWENS, 9th and sts sw. noS0-5t, EN-
FOR SALE-A handsome pair bag eobs, l5 Il
hands, and years old; sound, gentle and
good drivers; suitable for light brougham, trap
buggy; can be seen on and after Nov. 2s
at STEWARTS HANSON AND BOARDING
STABLES, l126 Vermont Court NV. > phone 93S.
no26-tf
FOR SALE-A good secondhand buggy. built by
Mccormick of Baltimore; cost $3.50; will sell
cheap; can be seen at STEWARDS HANSON AND
BOARDING STABLES. 1126 Vermont Court NV;
'phone 93s. -----, no26-tf
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FOR SALE-Large cigar ease. rounding corners;
patent moisteners- Apply LEHMAN < Ii
CUEYER, Owen House. de2-St
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BRING your sizes. 80 per cent saved BY pur-
chasing new carpets from Us all made up
WEST STORAGE HOT 81. S16-31s sth 81.
de2-3t
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LOST-Black and tan gyp; long ears; answers TO
of Baby. Liberal reward il returned To
o31 Louisiana ave 1t
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LoST-A wire hair fox terrier dog, ears and
two black spots on body. Return TO 1919
14th st. NV. and receive reward. de3St
GOOD reward and no questions asked ior return
Of polly parrot which disappeared from 2i0f
G -t nv On Thursday December L ee2-3t
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LOsT-,londay or Tuesday, in East Washington,
gentleman's gold ring; blood Stone set; mi
tials f. A. b., 1887. inside; reward s.. J. K.
KNIGHT ll07 5th ST. Sc. 1t em
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LOST.

LOST-November as, ladies' gold, Natel; mono
gram on back; Pa. ave. bet. s;J7th and 35th
SO reward if returned 10 1524 Conn aYe-;, also.
pug dog from same address. ----- Item
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FOR sALE-Horse suitable for family or gro
Gerry wagon; also side saddle. I105 Eleventh
st. NV dei-3t
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FOR SALE-Fine buggy horse; years old; in
first-eIass condition. apply at zoos 18th st.
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Dr.. LedtheTmdn

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