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The times., 1898-01-27
THE Loss OF THE T|LL|E
Cuban Junta Leaders DO MOI
Think She Was Scuttled.
TOO FRAIL FOR THE STORM
Capt. Berry Says She Leaked When
Leaving Port, Bnt if the Pumps
Had worked Properly She Would
Not Have Gone fothe Bottom-Had
Mysterious Cargo.

New, York, Jan. 26.-Leaders of the
Cuban .Junta said this morning that
they did not believe that the steamship
Tilne. which foundered off Barnegat
on Sunday; had been scuttled by Span
ish spies. They thought that it was
merely a case of an cid vessels inabil-
ity TO cope with the fierce storm pre-
vailing at the time.
Captain George Berry, master of The
Tnlie, arrived in the city this morning
on the Providence boat. With him
were the members of the Titles crew
who were saved. He had little to add
To the statement he made last night in
Providence. He expressed the opinion
that the pumps were 10 blame for the
accident
The vessel was sound enough for the
purpose" said Capt Berry She was
leaking when we left port, but the leaks
were not bad enough to have done any
harm if the pumps had worked prop
erly. If they had worked as they
should have the steamship would never
have gone to the bottom
Daniel. William and James McAllis-
ter, OF the firm of McAllister Brothers,
who owned the Tillie, were not at either
of their two offices this morning. No
one could be found who could explain
why the steam lighter Columbia, own
ed by the same firm, had put cargo
aboard. the steamer Tillie after she had
secured her clearing papers for Florida.
The clerks in the offices said that her
owners had taken the precauuon 10
have the Tillie fully insured.
The times., 1898-01-27
PLENTY OF GOLD IN NEW YORK
Auriferou- Quartz Ledge Found in
One of the Countless


Middietown, n. Y. Jan. 26-The lit
tie village of Napanoch, in Ulster
county. near which the State is build
ing its big Eastern Reformatory. is in
state OF wild excitement over the al
legged discovery of gold in the Shawan-
10 S9pIs dools 5ul -suIBlunoV HunS
which come down close to the village.
For years dwellers in the valleys in
which Napanoch lies have cherished
the belief that there was gold in TIE
mountains, and much prospecting Las
been done, most of it, however. at
points south of Napanoch-
A few years ago traces of gold were
found near Ellenville and may claims
were filed, some of which We're worked
for a time, but without affording
profit.
For seven years Charles and Ira Bill
have been prospecting in the vicinity
of Napanoch They found many rocks
which contained stray particles OF
gold. but only recently did they find
ledge of what they regarded as true
gold bearing quartz They mined a
quantity of this rock. selected the best
specimens and sent the INTO be assay
ed. The report received last weak was
that the ore yielded at the rate Of over
three ounces OF gold TO 100 pounds of
ore. In some of the specimens sent
the asayer reported that he found con-
siderable silver and lead
The times., 1898-01-27
FLYNN FAST OF FOOT.

The Qua rdian of the Police Court
Portals Cvertake~ Fugitive
Michael Flynn. the efficient door
keeper in the lower branch Of the po-
lice court, has been taking on a good
many pounds Of extra flesh lately. bur
is still able to do fast foot work The
policemen whose beat is in the neigh
borhOod of VI and Eighth streets have
been on the lookout for Willie Loose
for sometime. but have been unable TO
run him in. 5Ir. Flynn caught sight
Of Loose last night. and after a lively
chase fer about 100 yards. landed him.
Loose was charged before Judge
Kimball with pTying open back gates
in the alley which runs between NJ and
\ and Seventh and Eighth streets.
and on conviction was sent down for
sixty DAYS
The times., 1898-01-27
\ Medal for SAYING Her Niece

The Humane Society OF England has
awarded a medal to Hiss Emma Hutton
for saving her little niece from drowning
IN u we'll Miss Hutton climbed down the
sides Of thr well, which was ten feet deep,
bat was unable 70 gel back gain with
the child As no one was within calling
distance, She was obliged to stand Tor
hours in five feet or ice cold water with
the little girl on her shoulders. When res
cued she at once became unconscious, and
remained in that condition for thirteen
hours Miss Hutton is ONLY eighteen years
old.
The times., 1898-01-27
Pillow Inhaler Company,
81 COrcOran Building,
Cor F. and 18th Streets.

and prompt action of Jimmy Quick. who
is ten years old. Lying down'en the ice
he crawled cautiously on his stomach
to the edge. Another boy followed in the
same way, holding fast TO Jimmy's feet,
with third and fourth la d behind him,
and in this way huma chain was formed.
With his hockey stick young Quick pulled
each of the boys in the water to fiTmer
ice. thus saving their lives.
The younger Thornton boy was in c sta tie
of cola pse, but Will probably recover. The
people of ffHudson will give .InaElg Quick
n life saving mccall.
The times., 1898-01-27
MONEY FOR PRINCESS cHIMAY.
Settlement of the ward VIII Case
Releases the Funds.

Settlement OF the ward VIII Case
Releases the Funds.
Detroit, Mich, Jan. 26.-The famous
Ward will case involving Sc, go, 900, was
settled in the supreme court yesterday
by a decision in favor of the defend
ants. TIE suit was begun in the local
courts six years ago against Orrin W
Potter, executor of the estate. Mrs
Catherine Ward-Cameron, now Mrs.
Morrow. of Chicago, widow of Eben b.
Ward and mother of the notorious
Princess De Chimay, and others. The
plaintiffs We're DR.. Orville w. Owen.
OF Baconian cipher fame and six 9TH
er relatives of the dead millionaire.
The plaintiffs have s5FII, $50 900 in
litigation. Their claim amounted to
81. 900. 900 but the courts decision leaves
them no opening for future proceed
ings. Princess de Chimay's annual in
come from the estate involved is Ss0,-
900.
The times., 1898-01-27
IMMORT Atty OF ANIMALS.

y Presbyterian Minister of CIeye-
land Believes in 1t.
Cleveland, OhiU, Jan. 26.-;'i believe
that the lower animals are immortal -
said Rev. DR.. Sprecher. OF the Euclid Ave-
nue. PreSbyte Ran Church. This statement
Mas made ia answer to large number O.
inquiries, which had been received 10y
DR.. sprecher in his mail during the last fe W
days, and which were prompted by ser
mon he recently delivered on the subject
OF Physical Evidence Of Future Life
Dr sprecher gave as his belief that
while life in the animal is immortal, the
animal itself may not have reached a
state Of sufficient development to possess
q SJul.
The times., 1898-01-27
FEARS OF A GENERAL STRIKE
Labor Leaders Apprehensive of More
TrouhIe ia New England

Boston. Jan. 26-Advices from New
Bedford. Biddeford and Lewiston re-
port no change in the strike situation
today Quiet and order prevail, with
neither Size showing any sign of weak
enins. Dispatches from Fall River
report the discomfort among the opera
tives as growing. Minor strikes IN all
parts .. tie city are tie rule
Labor leaders, who do rot wish an
outbreak until the New Bedford strike
is settled. fear the operators olnnot
much longer be controlled. ana thar a
general strike against the reduction in
wages will have to be declared. Fall
River now contributes nearly $4,000 a
week TO Tic New Bedford strikers. and
il woulG be a serious blow to the latter
to have this cut off by a strike here.
The times., 1898-01-27
FORTUNE SMILED o,S THE TRAMP
After Twenty Years of Wandering
He AarrieS wealthy Widow.


Sioux City, Iowa, Jan. t26.-After twen-
ty years tramp life, George Somerville
has married a woman worth $40 900.
His father, a New Jersey minister, ed
ucated him for the pulpit. The lad
ran away at eighteen and "tramped
it, until nearly forty.
Last month he attended services at
the local rescue mission. Among the
workers that night was Mrs. Christina
Olsen, well-to-do widow. Somer-
ville's scholarly face Interested her.
She gave him money and induced him
to seek work in town.
Their acquaintance riRened with the
result that they Were married quietly
on Monday +,
The times., 1898-01-27
Do You Know of Anything
that will
Cure Cafarrh, Bronchitis,
Asthma, Hay Fever,
Throat and Lung
Troubles?

No. you do So called impossible things being daily
accomplished in the of inventions and discoveries The
Pillow Inhaler of the great inventions of this 10Th
tury 1t process OF alnight Inhalation involving
bic and effort the part of the it carried while
you sleep for the Of the aforementioned diseases is
experiment but has been proved for years families of
the highest responsibility in all parts Of the country II DOES
THE WORK and the aspect of the Inhaler wins
the confidence of sufferers wherever known and hence it
sells readily.
In order to widen and extend the business all parts of
this country and make the sales hundreds OF thousands
they only thousands stock company has been
formed and e'h
The times., 1898-01-27
1SrANrIcIDE BY WHOLESALE.
Nearly a Dozen Bodies Found Re
Gently i'm New Jersey Meadows.

Nearly Dozen Bodies Found Re
Gently in New Jersey Meadows.
New York, Jan. 2e.-The police of
WeeifaNSISea are confident that baby
farm exists IN New York city or its
vicinity, which makes business OF dis
posing of newly born babes by stransu-
lation. Within a few weeks nearly a
dozen dead babies have been found in
the meadows back of Jersey City, Ho-
bolzen and Weehawken. Some were
strangled with tape, some left 10 die
Of exposure and others throttled by
hands that have left their marks upon
their threats and necks.
The mEgdeTous work in many re-
spects resembles that of the notorious
Mrs. Annie Dyer, the baby farmer of
Reading, England. who was recently
hanged in Ncwgate prison. County
Physician Converse has performed an
autopsy on the body Of the child found
in a -bandboX yesterday in Weehawken.
He said the child was undoubtedly
murdered
The New Jersey police are acti:2,y )
at work on the case and interesting at-
Ylopments are expected.
The times., 1898-01-27
ST. Johns Lodge Fair Committee.

There was an enthusiastic meeting OF
the st. Johns Lodge fair committee in the
banquet room Of the Raleigh Hotel last
night. nearly ali the members being pres
ent Mr. isaac Cans. chairman. presiding.
The committee ON plans brought in five
different designs for booths, and ii was
decided to leave these to the board OF
control FOR their decision. The chairman
tiIsn appointed Messrs BtISSiGs Lanhan.
faFneiile. Simms, Alex. u. Mckenzie.
jr-, and Nicnolas c. Harper as members OF
the ladies' Committee for thc fair. The
meeting adjourned untH Tuesday night a &
The saue hour ana slme place.
The times., 1898-01-27
AN ATTEMPT AT BRIBERY.
The Maryland House of Delegates

The Maryland House of Delegates
to Investigate the Matter.
Annapolis, Md, Jan. 26.-The attempt
of politician TO bribe Democratic
member of the Rouse of delegates, Mr.
Funkhauser, of Washington county
has caused considerable stir at the
State house. 1t will be thoroughly in
vestigated.
Notwithstanding the contest for
United States Senator has been set
tied, corwds linger about the capital
discussing the police commissionership
and the position of State treasurer
both of which will be elected this
session. The Legislature will not get
into working order until these matters
are disposed of.
The times., 1898-01-27
THIS rEAcHER CARRIED A Gun
when His Pupils Became Unruly He
Threatened &c. Use II.

Mason City, Ia. Jan. 26.-Leon Jones.
teacher of the village school at Port
land. attempted to enforce order by the
use of a gun yesterday. He had taken
a hoIsewhip to school and the pupils
destroyed it.
He secured another. and when he
tried to use it the pupils put I'D a de-
fense. and the teacher drew the gun
and threatened to blow their brains cut.
Jones was arrested and lined
The times., 1898-01-27
4 NEW RACE OF CATS.
Vegetarian Tnbbies With No An
tipatiiy for Mice.


Al the vegetarian jubilee in London re-
Gently some rema rkable exhibits were
made. One was a vegetarian cat, sleek
and handsome pussy. who. haYihg been
brought up in vegetarian family, had
learned 10 love only vegetable ocd
and had forgotten the feline TASTE for
mouse flesh. Mice of the plHmpest and
most tempting appearance could run
across the floor with perfect impunity in
the presence of this vegeta rian tabby.
She just winked sleepHy at them and
gave a contemptuous curl of her anti
carnivorOuS tail
new race Of cats is thus brought
into sight-the reformed feline who Will
not eat or Kill mice But the new vece-
tartan breed OF cat will never become
popluar with the ladies'.
The times., 1898-01-27
MATERIAL FOR KID GLOVES.
A Goat Ranch to- Be Established in
New Mexico.

Santa Fe, n. Mex. Jan 26-An inter
esting stock-raising experiment was in
augurated yesterday when c. S Onder-
donk. of Philadelphia, took a lease on
the Canada De Los Alamos grant of
$1,000 acres. near Lamp Junction. Five
thousand goats win be placed on the
land now, and as many more in the
spring.
The object is to produce pelts to sup
ply kid glove manufacturers. French
experts say that New Mexico and
Southern Colorado, owing to the dry
ness of the atmosphere and the con-
slant sunshine, produce finer grained
and tougher pelts than any other part
of the world
The times., 1898-01-27
RTSSIA'S ACTIVITY IN PERSIA.
Arms Struggled TO Armeuians in
Teherau and Other Cities

a rms Smuggled TO ArmeiIians in
Teheran and Other Cities.
London. Jan. '26.-Russian aggression
in Persia has reached an acute stage.
and the British government yesterday
interfered, British gunboat seizing off
Muscat and confiscating the steamer
Baluchistan, from London, laden with
arms and ammunition. The destination
of the cargo is indefinite, but it is
known that il was destined for Russo
phile purposes in Persia. An applica-
tion made by the Persian minister in
London prompted the Intervention.
Persia is pervaded with a spirit OF
unrest. Russia is intriguing with the
Armenians in Teheran and Ispahan,
and quantities of arms are being SNUG
gled into those places. Russian en-
gineers are pressing for railway cen
cessions and bribing the Shahs secre-
taries with offers of shares.
The times., 1898-01-27
HyPNOTIsM SAVED PAIN.
An Operation Performed Upon
womnn Under Its Influence.

- 1tiutI ltS
Cleveland. Ohio, Jan. 26.-Hypnotic
influence spared a woman the expert
ence of what would otherwise have been
a painful operation yesterday after
noon, Ii was tried on Mrs. O'Neil, a
woman twenty-siX years of age. in the
presence of all the students of the
Cleveland Homeopathic Medical Col
Iege.
The operation was performed by
Prof. George ii. Quay, professor OF
diseases of the nose and throat. for
what is technically known as the
Strengthening of the DETECTED septum
OF cartilage which separates the nos
trils.
The woman was hypnotized by S. G.
Small a student She was restored to
consciousness, and declared without
hesitation that she had not felt the
slightest pain.
The times., 1898-01-27
Releasing Kansas Farm Mortgages.

ne 'i'ie tftiIs''S 81" !" - Iif .HDTtEaSes
Topeka, Kansas. Jan. "a remark.
county in the reIeasa of fa,,, ,,,o,.t
cages. A report filed shows a reduc-
ton in this indebtedness during the
past two years of s541.s5S. There wer,
S76 mortgages released during 1897. II
this ratio was maintained in the other
Kansas counties, the decrease of mort
cages would aggregate s56,So0,59O.
The times., 1898-01-27
GAVE A Boy LIFE SENTENCE
The orfeBse Was the Poisoning OF
Two Cats.


Trenton. y. j., Jan. 26.-Justice of
the Peace Joseph Reading has just
won the distinction of committing a
boy for life for poisoning two cats. II
came 10 his ears that Mrs. Lizzie
Rhinefelt, of No. 236 North Broad
street. was laboring under the belief
that Johnnie Drake, a rosy-cheeked
boy Of fifteen, who works in the Inter-
state restaurant was the murderer of
her two Maltese cats in November
last He summoned the lad before
him. examined the witnesses and con-
signed the lad to Jail without bail
and without limit, virtual sentence
for life.
The boy was cast into Mercer county
jail. but he did not remain there long.
His employer engaged lawyer. who
examined the commitment and sued
out a writ of habeas corpus, taking the
ground that it was Illegal in form and
character. County Judge Woodruff i'm
mediately released Johnnie in S25 bail.
but the strange commitment for life is
still on file in the office of the warden
of the Jail
The times., 1898-01-27

thing fOr Washington to be proud Of. Miss
ATy Law. soprano; Mr.. Percy Foster.
tenor; Mr. Charles r. GOodchild. basso: Mr.
Albert BusSey. basSo cantatd. ana Prof.
Arthur Yundt and Alr. Holmes, of the
Ia vcrite Madrids- Miss Elsie J-lEe will
open the program with piano solo other
pianists are MIS-. II. B. Brown, Mrs. Bynun
and Miss Mcguire Mr smith. stage Or
rector.
The times., 1898-01-27

Concert for Charity at the lincoln.
The entertainment for the Home for
incura bles at the Hotel Lincoln will take
place this evening at $50 The committee
i'll charge, headed by Mr.. William p. Smith.
have worked assiduously. The principal
numbers on the program are Miss Jessie
Tabler, whose rich contraIto voice IS sone1
The times., 1898-01-27
Bishop McGovera Seriously llI

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 26.-There is no
change in the condition Of Right Rev
Thomas McGovern, bishop of the tar
risburg diocese. He has been in ill
health for several months, and for the
past three weeks has been confined to
his room.> His condition is seTious.
The times., 1898-01-27
Fell Upon a Red-Hot Stove

Wiiliamsport. Pa. Jan. 26.-Frederick
Better. the twelve-year-old son of Alan
Better while leaning over hot stove
at his home last evening. lost his bal
ance and fell on the stove His burns
were so severe that he expired within a
short time.
The times., 1898-01-27
Found His Boys With I.hroats Cur.

A1onroeville. Ala, Jan. 2s.- negro
farmer yesterday sent his two Ltle
soas, aged eleven ara thirteen years,
to a. mill nearby with a sack Of en1n.
They failed to return and search was
made for them. They were ouna with
their throats cut in a barn. A ,hite
man named Walters is suspected o. the
murder.
The times., 1898-01-27
SAVED BY A HUMAN CHAIN.
4 Boy Reso ued Through the Ingenu
ity OF a PLAYMATE

ity OF Playmate.
Poughkeepsie, y, Y, Jan. 26.-Six or
eight boys were playing in UnderhGl's
pond, near Hudson. when Freddie Thorn.
ton. Chester Thornton md Charley Hollen
back. whose ages range from five to eight
years, broke through the ice. The Hol-
lenback boy kept himself afloat by seizing
the sled with which they had been play
ing, bnt the other two boys had only the
shelving ice to cling to-
The boys owe their lives to the heroism
The times., 1898-01-27
PnraIxzed in tie PnInit

Macon. Ga, Jan. 26.-Rev Robert De-
ianey, weil-known minister was preach-
ing to his congregation here Sunday, when
suddenly his voice faltered. and he fell,
paralyzed, tc the ground. He died last
night.
The times., 1898-01-27
RIOTS IN MATANZAS.
Newspaper Office and a BuiIdin.
Attacked hy Volunteers.

Havana Jan. 26--Riots similar to
those which occurred in Havana are
taking place row in 8Iatanzas CITY.
The uncOmpromising Spaniards and
the volunteers attacked the building
in which The wealthy merchants Of that
city. Bea, Bellido and Company. have
their Office. They also raided the Of
fee of the Aurora Del Tumuri. which
is the oldest paper published in Cuba.
The times., 1898-01-27
MARRIED.

GLEN ENTS- -SHEAFFER- January
-. 1898. by the Rev. Father Russell.
chancellor at the Cathedral at baltimore
Md. JANE SHEAFFER, OF Tenleytowu
ID. C., ond CLAUDE CLEMENTS OF George
town, u. G.. it
The times., 1898-01-27

Unless the reader has heard of the Pillow Inhaler in
venton that Catarrh Bronchitis Asthma, Colds Throat
and Lung Troubles him think moment before
answering the following question: In spite of all the douces
powders sprays snus salve little hand lnhaefs nostrum
patent medicines and so forth
The times., 1898-01-27
wARsmpS GATHER Ar HAVANA.

British and German Cruisers in Port
and French Vessel Expected.
Havana. Jan. pa British warship
arrived in port today. as well as the
German cruiser Charlotte A French
man-of-war is also expected
General BlancO has reached JucarO.
near which place it is reported he is to
meet General Gomez
The times., 1898-01-27
The same style Couch,
Lansbnrgh's Furniture Co.,
l126 F ST. NV.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

SPECIAL NoTICE-w asisjne,op. n. G..
January -, lS9S TIE annual meeting of
we shareholders OF the Washington Gas
Llgit company, for ths election OF directors
WIZ De held at the office Of the company,
40 lOth 81. NV, MONDAY, FEBRUARY
. lo9c. Tie polls viii be open from =
o CLOCK noon 10 1 o'clOcS y. ~. WILLIAM
b. ORME. Secretary. 5a22-f4t.exSu
The times., 1898-01-27
$4,000 Preferred Stock,

paving per cent at be issued and sold shares Of
S. each par AS special nducemen to the early subscb
ers to this STOCK bonus of equal amount OF the
stock will given free those who subscribe for the first
900 of the Preferred Stock which offered
for sale And it believed that the stock will
paw much the Preferred and be fully valuable.
The officers and directors of the company we'll
known official and business circles They follows:
Senator WNL NJ STEWART, President
Mr. SAMUEL J. SPEARING. Vice President
Mr. RICHARD B NIXON Treasurer
Mr. CHARLES J. KAPPLER, Secretary
Mr.. STIISON HUTCFIINS.
MIR. ]. H. RALSTON
Mr.. A. J. SYMONDS.
Mr.. r. w GATES.
Mr.. CHARLES A. KRAM
Subscriptions for stock be paid for in easy install
ments
For Prospectus and pamphlet giving full and detailed in
formation, send or write to
The times., 1898-01-27
DIED.

PHILLIPS The fHHcr3I of JEFFERSON
u. PHILLIPS VIII take place from his I1te
residence, No. 800 - 81. Sw. at $50
nlaue at Alexandria Va. from st. Mary $
Church, where requiem mass VIII le held
The times., 1898-01-27
UNDERTAkERs

J. VILLA M LEE.
CSDERTAKER,
332 Pa. Ave y. w.
First-class service. Phone, 1886,
The times., 1898-01-27
EppERSnN-nn NInnnnr- Irn,1o

EPPERSON-On MOn0ay. January "a, at
O'Clock y. M, ALEXANDER EPPER-
son. in the eleventh year or MS agc. Body
can be seen at Dd bHey undertaking estab-
lisnment, o. Third street northwest. at
8 oclDcS y. IN.
Funera! from Second Baptist Church
Third street between III aud northwest .Un
Thursday, January -, 1898, at : q. III.
Item
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-04-01
CRY FEATURES

Hope domestic 8 cts. Treadwell cuts
he price.
Hyou want US at any time to call to
your store, telephone us.
Wilkinson's Toothache Stopper is
equal to Fitzsimmons in its work.
Crocket's Drug Store is the placet to
buy your cigaretts at five cents a pack.
age,
Just tell her that you saw me and
was going to Weiler's, She'll know the
rest.
You Don't Say soi Yes, Crockett,
the druggist, is selling Cigarette for five
cents a package.
Have you tried the Carnatlon cigar'
Sold at
CRocKETT's DRUG STORE.
For a good set. smoke try the Carna.
ton cigar,
CROCKETT's DRUG STORE.
Our Special Sales are as advertised.
Save money by taking advantage Of
onr special sales. A. WELLER.
Jackson's African Limbles Cotton
six bales to the acre-seed for sale by
R. 7. JONES & Co.
am a Practical JeweIer and
know what I sell my customers.
1t will pay you 10 trade with me.
O. l. STEIN, JeWeler
Somebody Is Always looking New
novel and useful articles in sterling
Come on ye lockers
G. T. Stein.
Five Cents a Package Is cigarettes
at G. w. Crocket's drug store.
Send your jug orders for Whistles
and Gins to the Merchants tx
change Saloon, Greenville, Miss, and
yet tie best for the least money.
IT'D j. NJ. GOLDSMITH, Mgr