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The times., 1898-08-04
THE STOCK MARKET STRONG.
More Definite Talk of Progress To-
ward Peace Has Its Effect.

more Dehhite Iaik OF h-FOkfesB To-
ward Peace Has Its Effect.
New York, Aug. 3.-The stock market
today was strong and active for nearly
all the principal issues The more def-
mite announcement in respect to the prog
ress making toward the conclusion Of
prospects and the beginning of importa-
tions of gold caused general advances,
which, in view of the extent of the rises,
were well maintained. The bond market
was very strong and active also, nota-
bly, for Atchison and Union Pacific, Dem
yer and Gulf issues. The stock of the lat
ter company was, On the other hand very
weak on further rumors IN regard to the
amount of the assessment. 1t is under
stood that a stockholders committee had
been formed to contest the payment of the
amount named in common report. Fur
ther advances in United States and Span
ish government bonds were accepted in
Veriflcation of the rumors in respect of
the progress of the peace negotiations.
The granger shares, Norfolk and West
ern preferred. Union Paciics and North
ern Pacifics. together with the industrial
stocks. furnished the bulk of the dealings
Brooklyn Rapid Transit and Peoples Gas
were rather heavy. Sugar Refining,
which was active. moved in an erratic
fashion. The London market for Ameri-
ca was quoted below the local closing
figures and foreign houses were sellers of
stocks in this market, but neither circum-
stance was effective here.
The times., 1898-08-04
All Sing, the Cut-rate Laundry Chi
nese, Denies the Charges

All Sing, alias Hop Sing" alias ''Moy
Gee You," who is charged by his former
partners in the laundry business with
extorting money from them by threaten
ing that he would set up cut-rate laun-
dries near their places of business, was
in the City Hall yesterday seeking infor-
nation in reference to the charge against
him.
He is named in the complaint as "Moy
Gee You'' but he claims that that is not
his proper name. Nor is the name on the
sign Hop Sing over his place of bust
ness on Twenty-third Street northwest
his proper name, he says. That. he al
leges, Is his business name, and that
his right name is An Sing.
money from anyone on condition that he
would not set up cheap laundries, and
that the charges against him were merely
gotten up to force him to adopt the
prices established by the other laundry
men in the city.
All Sing has an American wife and has
abandoned the Chinese style of dress. He
wears a hat underneath which he has
his pig taiP' hidden away out of sight
He has plenty of money, he says, and in
tends 10 fight his old partners to the full
extent of the law.
The times., 1898-08-04
America,. seashore mecca

A dainty little pamphlet is issued by the
Pennsylvania Railroad people describing
Atlantic City and the adjacent earth. II
has on the corner sea nymph-in a
bathing suit-and numerous pretty illus
trations inside and 1t is written in an in
teresting way. There are views of va
rious points of interest at Atlantic City:
there are reproductions of the tennis girl,
and the bicycle girl, and the little girl
with a tin pail and shovel, and their re-
spective attendants. The last thing in the
book is a small railroad map showing the
exact position of this popular Summer re-
sort, and the few pages before this are
given 10 list of rates from Washington
Harrisburg and other places to Atlantic
City
The times., 1898-08-04
THE MEASER DIVORCE CASE.
Rule Dismissed Against Defendant
on Charges of Contempt of Court


In the case of Measer against Measer,
Justice Cole yesterday dismissed the
rule requiring the defendant to show
cause why he should not be committed
for contempt. The original proceedings
were filed over two years ago and were
instituted by Amelia Measer against her
husband Emanuel II. ]. Measer, for di
vorce and alimony
Upon a hearing her petition was grant
ed and the defendant ordered to pay her
so per month aliTnony. On account of
his inability to do so, on August 4, 1887,
he was committed to jail for contempt
For cause shown he was released, but
since that time has not complied with the
order of the court requiring the payment
of the amount of alimony stipulated. The
plaintiff again asked that her husband
be required TO show cause why ne did not
comply with the order of court and on
this rule the matter come up for hear
ing today.
1t was shown by the affidavits of the
defendants employer that since March,
1898, up to the present date he had only
earned s15l.35. On this showing the rule
was dismissed, without prejudice to the
plaintiff.
The times., 1898-08-04
THE TELEPHONE CASES.
Will Probably Be Considered in
Equity Court No. 4 Today

Equity AOuEt No. AoussS.
Several matters q Importance will come
up for consideration in Equity Court No.
today and probably be finally disposed
Of The one of greatest local interest is
the decision in the telephone cases. In
which Justice Hagner, who presided at
the hearing will announce his opinion to-
day at noon.
These cases, a score or more in number,
were brought against the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company by subscrib-
ers TO compel 1t to comply with the terms
OF the act of Congress of June 80, 1885,
regulating the rates for telephone service
in the District of Columbia, and fixing
! the highest price at $50 per annum for
| the use of single instrument. The COM
| plainants in the cases show that the sub
scribers rendered the proper officials of
the telephone company the amount fixed
| by Congress, in advance, but that it was
| In every instance refused.
! 1t is further stated that the company
| threatened to remove its instruments and
appliances from the premises of the sub
scribers. There were mandamus proceed
ings instituted by Orren G. Staples to COM
| pei the telephone company to place instru-
| ments and appliances in the National Ho-
/ tel, the Riggs House and Wizards Hotel,
| of which he is the proprietor, which 1t
| refused to do after Mr. Staples had COM
| piled with the provisions of the act OF
| Congress by rendering the price stipulated
| in advance.
| In answer to the complaints in the diff
| ferent suits, the telephone company al
legged that the law is unconstitutional, in
| asmuch as 1t interferes with private
rights, and Furthermore, that the rate fixed
| by the act is far below the actual cost
| of maintaining first class telephone SER
vice within the District of Columbia.
! On the day set for the hearing in sew
| eral of the suits fled that of James +.
| Manning against the company, was taken
| up and made test case. The adorneys
interested in the proceedings, Messrs. Bir-
ney & Woodward and ]. j. Hemphill FOL
the plaintiffs, and Jere NJ. Wilson and
A. II. Hoeling for the defendant, agree
ing that the subject matter relating TO al
the cases was so closely connected that a
decision in one would practically effect the
| others.
Since the arguments IN the cases were
| made over a week ago there has been q
great deal of speculation as TO what the de-
| cision will be. but no one has ventured an
opinion based on the facts in issue as
TO what the findings will be.
The times., 1898-08-04
About one month ago my child, which

About one month ago my child, which
is fifteen months old, had an attack of
diarrhoea accompan MED by vomiting. I
gave it such remedies as are usually given
in such cases, but as nothing gave relief,
we sent for a physician and 1t was under
his care for a week. AT this time the
child had been sick for about ten days
and was having about twenty-five opera
tions of the bowels every twelve
hours, and we were convinced that unless
it soon obtained relief it would not live.
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy was recommended, and
decided to try it. l soon noticed
change for the better: by its continued
use a complete cure was brought about
and it is now perfectly heaithy.-C. L.
Boggs, Stumptown, Gilmer, Co., w. Va.
For sale by Henry Evans, wholesale and
retail druggist, 93S T Street northwest
and Connecticut Avenue and S Street
northwest and 1923 Maryland Avenue
northeast
The times., 1898-08-04
The Purcell EnveIope Co

There will probably come up before
Justice Cole today the hearing in the
suit of the Purcell Envelope Company,
of Holyoke, Mass, against Postmaster
General Charles Emory Smith, to re-
strain him from violating contract
which it is alleged. that it made with
the United States Government to supply
it with stamped envelopes and paper
wrappers. The case was continued from
Monday by agreement of counsel until
today.
There is also a suit against Postmaster
General Smith and c. F. Stewart in
stituted by Otto Pechstein, of Missouri,
to compel them to cancel bond on
which the name of Pechstein appears as
The times., 1898-08-04
RECEIVERS APPOINTED.
Edwin ID. Hay and Charles III Armes
Named by the Court

Nuheu the
The greater part of yesterday was con-
sumed in hearing argument in the case
of Mckay against Girvan and Ducker,
representing the "Duckworth Construction
Company" for the appointment of a re-
ceiver.
The original proceedings were for an
Injunction, to restrain Thomas GIrvan
and William F. Ducker, representing the
company, from collecting money due from
the American Government for services
performed. On the showing of Mckay
that he, by contract with the defendants.
has a first lien on the money due the
company from the Government, Justice
Hagner granted a restraining order pro-
hibiting the Treasurer Of the United States
from paying money due the 'Duckworth
Company" on the demand Of Girvan or
Ducker
McKays claim on the funds of the
Ducker Company IS for money advanced
to carry on its business of constructing
the Quicker patent portable houses and
hospitals which were furnished the
Government. The defendants admit the
claim of Mckay except as to two hospi-
tails, built by Dueker and Girvan before
a partnership was entered into with the
plaintiff.
After hearing arguments Justice Cole
appointed Edward B. Hay and Charles
II. Armes attorneys for the plaintiff and
defendants, respectively. as receivers. The
receivers are ordered to give bond in the
sum of 5000 for the faithful performance
of their duty.
According to the terms of the order ap-
pointing them, the receivers are only to
close the business arrangements and con-
tract existing between the plaintiff and
defendants for the completion of orders
or contracts made with the Government
for the furnishing of the Quicker patent
portable houses and hospitals
The times., 1898-08-04
WILL OPPOSE FUSION.
Kansas Gold Democrats May Vote
the Republican Ticket

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 3.-The gold stand
ard Democrats of Kansas. who oppose the
fusion recently effected by the Populists
and silver Democrats. are holding a con-
ference here tonight to decide upon the ad-
visibility of putting a straight Democrat
ic ticket in the field. The conference will
adjourn over until tomorrow to receive
the views of several leaders now on their
way here.
The predominating sentiment is against
another ticket, for the reason that in the
election of State officers, national aues-
tions will nor enter. The gold Democrats
will poll from two TO four thousand votes
and it is probable that they Will be advised
to vote the Republican State ticket Re
Gently the Populists. silver Democrats and
free silver Republicans fused on the Popu-
list State ticket.
The times., 1898-08-04
AN OIL TANK EXPLoDES.
1t Is Struck by Lightning at PhiIa-
deIphfa Yesterday

Philadelphia, Aug. S.-Lightning struck
an oil tank at the works OF the Standard
Oil Company, Point Breeze. about noon
today, exploding 1t and two other large
tanks and causing a loss of about $780,
COO
Lightning also set fire to tank con-
tanning 10000 barrels of oil at the Atlantic
OIL Refining Companys plant, near Glib
sons Point. The loss will foot up $50, 900
The times., 1898-08-04
THE KEY MONUMENT.
Mr.. Mckinley Not Able TO Attend the
UnyeiIing Ceremonies.

A comm tee headed ty Mrs. Donald
Mclean called on the President yesterday
10 invite him to be present at the unveil-
ing of the monument TO Francis Scott
Key. author of the Star Spangled Ban
ner,' in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick,
Nd. August g. The oration will be de-
livered by Hon. Henry Watterson, OF
kentucky.
A most interesting program has been
arranged. The unveiling will be by Miss
Julia McHenry Howard, great-grand-
daughter of Francis Scott Key, and Mrs
Mclean will deliver an address. The mu-
sic will be furnished by the Sixth United
States Artillery Band, and salutes are to
be fired. in addition TO singing by 4
large trained choir.
The President said he was anxious to
attend, but regretted his official duties
would not permit.
The times., 1898-08-04
Chief Dietnch,s Visit

Col Philip Dietsch, chief of police of
Cincinnati and well known Grand Army
man, called at the White House yester-
day morning and paid his respects to the
President.
Col Dietsch is the head of the Chief of
Police Association of America.
He is making a tour of the Eastern cir-
les in the interest of large attendance
at the Grand Army encampment at Gin
cinnati this Autumn.
The times., 1898-08-04
DR.. HUBBARD DEAD.
He Served in the Civil War as an
Assistant Surgeon

TottenviIle. Aug s.-Dr. George C. Hubbard.
the head Of the health department in the
Borough of Richmond, died suddenly at his
home in TottenviIle at o'clock this morning.
He a prominent Democrat member Of the
Democratic Club of Manhattan, and one Of the
leading practicing physicians in Richmond C1un-
ty. For forty years he resided on Staten Island.
DIR. Hubbard served in the Civil War a.
sistant surgeon of the One Hundred and Sixty
fifth New York Volunteers.
DR.. Hubbard was the physician OF Mount L0r-
etto Home at Pleasant Plains. and acted as such
since the founding OF tie institution by Father
Drumgoole. He was treasurer of the old Rich
nond County board of police commissioners AMI
served as the first president of the Richmond
County board of excise.
The times., 1898-08-04
Nurses Tender Their Services

The president of the Minnesota Red
Cross Society, organized under the laws
of that State, together with other ladies
engaged in this work. called upon the
President yesterday and rendered the SER
vices of trained nurses, who are anxious
and willing to go anywhere the President
and secretaries may suggest-Cuba. Por-
to Rico, the Philippines or any of the
camps in the United States. The Presi-
dent thanked the ladies for the generous
offer and promised TO call the attention of
the War Department officials to the mat
The times., 1898-08-04
Will of John L. Hauf

The will of John Lewis Hauf, of this
city, dated November 6, 1896. was filed
yesterday in the Orphans Court for the
District of Columbia The deceased ap-
pointed his wife, Mary Hauf, his sole ex-
ecutor, and provides that his estate, real
and personal, shall be disposed of as fol-
lows: To his son John Francis Hauf, the
sum of 81 in money; to his son Lewis
Hauf, s25; to his son Albert Edward
Hauf, S25; to his daughter Caroline Hauf
S25. The remainder of his property, real
and personal is bequeathed TO his wife.
The times., 1898-08-04
HIS SKELETON FOUND.
An EfSht-year-Old Boy Wander
Away and Dies

Pottsville. Pa, Aug. S.-George, the
eight-year-old son of Isaac Sell. pro-
prietor of the Farmers Hotel, about two
miles from here, disappeared in January
last. No trace of him could be found
covered on the mountain by some black
berry pickers. The remains were iden-
titled by the clothing and teeth.
The boy was subject 70 fits, and it is
supposed he wandered up the mountain,
was taken with fit and froze TO death.
The times., 1898-08-04
FEEDING NEW ENGLAND.
Western Products in Favor

Battle Creek food concern CThe Pos
tum Cereal Co.. Lim.) are sending pre-
pared food called Grape-Nuts to Boston
by the carload. The New England peo-
pie are proverbial for the care with which
they select food, and these Grape-Nuts
appeal strongly 10 them. as the article is
made to supply need for pre-digested
and toothsome food, and something diff
ferent from the ordinary soft mushes.
They are known to possess in a concen-
trated form the most valuable elements
of nutrition.
The times., 1898-08-04
TRY GRAIN-O! TRY GRAIN-O!

ASK your Grocer tods = to show you pack.
age OF GRA.S-o. the new food drink that
dAes lhe place OF coffee. The children may
drink IL withoutfniury ar we'll as re af5nit
All Hno my it. Ike 1t. GRAIN-O has that
rlch seal brown or Mocha or Java but it Ia
nlnoe from pure grains, and the most deli
cate stomach receives IL without distress
One-Quarter the price OF coffee. / &c md go
Der package Sold bY all grocerA la27.U
The times., 1898-08-04
Released From the Insane Asylum

Lewis Bines, who has been confined in
st. Elizabeth s Asylum for the Insane since
January, 1897. was yesterday discharged
by marshafs jury. Bines when arrest
ed over year ago was charged in the
Police Court with assault and battery,
but the case was dismissed on account
of his mental condition, and he was sent
to ST. ElizabethS. He was represented
in the investigation before the marshals $
jury by Mr.. Donald Darlington.
The times., 1898-08-04
JAPANESE NAVAL OFFICERS.
They Arrive to Take Charge of
American Built Cruisers

San Francisco, Aug. S--The steamer Doric,
from the Orient, which has arrived here, brought
s2So,Si4 in gold from Hong Kong for local banks
Among her passengers were several japanese
naval officers, who have come 10 take charge Of
the cruisers Chitese and Kasagi The former
was recently launched at the Union Iron Works.
and the Kasagi has Just been completed By the
Cramps.
The times., 1898-08-04
SO cents

for waists which sold up to S2.o8
consisting of the very finest and
handsomest creations of the best max
ers-the highest-grade waists 10 be
had, embracing fine cheviots. madras,
ginghams finest lawns. plain and
plaid white India linons, white piques,
laundered stiff front waists.
The times., 1898-08-04

Heurich's Maerzen and Senate Beers
are the most popular beers in Washing
ton. Sold at all hotels and restaurants
and in bottles by the Arlington Bottling
Company.
The times., 1898-08-04

Sales-Amer. GraphophOne. 50dl2 81
Amer. Graphophone preferred. slQl3 3-S.
After Call-Lanston Monotype, 1G0G17.
GoyERsNsSr EoSDs
The times., 1898-08-04
New York s,ock Market.
Ooen High Low Clos.

Corrected daily by w. B. Hibbs & Co.,
members of the New York Stock Exchange,
l421 Street.
The times., 1898-08-04

The street seems 10 believe that a
peace is to be patched up. although
there is a strong element which takes
the view that it may not be profitable
peace If the Government should do any
thing 10 throw away the rich possessions
in the East, captured by our arms. In
asmuch as it is plain that Spain cannot
pay a cash war indemnity or give Sc
curity for such payment in the future,
there is a feeling that 10 lose the chance
OF capitalizing the rich Philippine ser-
ritory would be a grave mistake The
archipelago is absolutely reeking with
things that, under American methods of
development. would produce wealth.
Stock operators who take note of the
cost of the war, and calculate its ef-
feet upon national prosperity, are by no
means blind TO the consideration that
permanent possession of the Philippines
is about the only solution possible 10
give this country a favorable ledger ball
ance at the end of hostiiities.
The times., 1898-08-04
washington stoca Exchange.

The new Government bonds sold at the
highest price yet yesterday.
The times., 1898-08-04
Hecht & Company.
The very lowest
prices that can
be put on waists

are now being quoted. The whole
stock is turned over to you at the
greatest reduction known for years.
The variety, too, is immense-the
choosing is splendid. These two
immense lots go on sale tomorrow.
Have them charged if you like.
The times., 1898-08-04
HECHT & COMPANY,
SIS Seventh ST.

Paul stock taken from Mr.. Letter when
the wheat deal was closed up.
The times., 1898-08-04
WAYS THAT ARE DARK.

surety of Stewart, but which the former
alleges is false and a forgery.
The times., 1898-08-04


give this country a favorable ledger ball
ance at the end of hostiiities.
For immediate purposes it is thought
that a prospect of peace within a few
weeks might be used as a bull argument
by room traders, and, perhaps, might be
temporary efficacious in bringing
lambs TO the front. But as far as the
ultimate account is concerned. ii is ac-
cepted that the less in the way of pro-
ductive territory the United States shall
take from Spain. the less there will be to
show for wndt America has been compell-
ed to expend in war. When the market
closed yesterday, there was an impress
SON that Spain had definitely accepted
the conditions of the Mckinley note.
Last night, when it was rumored that
nothing had been received in Washing
ton but tricky reply, manifestly con-
structed TO gain time, the CQ.nioa of
financial and speculative men who could
be found was one of disgust. Neverthe-
less, the strong tendency of the situa-
ton is to discount Spanish movements
and to await events. If it should trans
plre that the President has entered the
field of diplomacy with Spain, and hence,
incidentally, with Europe the effect of
that course upon values may be dspress-
ing. On the other hand if the policy of
the Administration should prove to be
strong and firm, and inexorable in reia
ton TO holding conquered provinces, al
though the immediate result might be a
small slump in the shares considered as
depending for their present value upon
surrender of the fruits of Dewey's VIC
tory, the general market most likely
would be greatly strengthened in the end.
yesterday in London on the prospect of
peace. The price went up to Al ii there
and in Paris. This is several points high
er than the low price when the war was
at its height. The price appears TO show
that Europe believes the Philippines may
be given up to Spain.
The Peoples Gas Company, of Chicago,
has declared its regular dividend of l-2
per cent, payable quarterly on August 25.
The friends of Gas believe that there is
an excellent prospect of a rise in the
stock.
The gross earnings of the Brooklyn
Rapid Transit for Tuesday were $4,000,
an increase of s3,000 There was selling
of the stock yesterday on the sensational
stories in the New York papers about
the bad condition of the Brooklyn Bridge
Cottonseed Oil was particularly strong
yesterday, as it has been for several days
past. The prospects of the company and
the excellent showing for the past year
are probably the cause.
The earnings of ST. Paul for the last
week of July were smaller than last year
by $4,000. This did not seem to have any
effect on the market however, for ST.
Paul and the other grangers were strong.
There is general belief now that the
wheat crop will be excellent, and the bus
mess of these roads correspondingly good.
1t is complete change of sentiment. 1t
is stated that Armour still holds the St
The times., 1898-08-04
MONEY WANTED AND TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN on D. C. real estate; payable
in small monthly instaIlmeats- JOHN 81.
WALTER. WILSON WILLIAMS. 1921 2 ST. NV.
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The times., 1898-08-04

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Money Washington Mortgage Loan
Money Company.
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% cents

tor waists which sold up to SI.a5
consisting of the finest percales.
lawns, batistes, etc-in the most de-
sirable patterns, in neat checks and
figured effects, with proper blouse
fronts and proper sleeves; in all sizes;
with all styles of collars.