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The evening times., 1898-12-31
SURE OF CAPTURING
THE BROMO ASSASSIN
CleWs to the Man Who Mailed
the Poison.
May Have Been Posted From Wash
ingten.
One of Five Unaccounted for Ar
ticies Sold by Merchant
in This City.

New York, Dec. 31.-The police are con-
fident today that the poisoner of Mrs.
Kate J. Adams will soon be behind prison
bars. In a case that at first seemed de-
void OF clews the police now have several
important traces, some of which they be-
lieye Will terminate in the solution of one
of the most mysterious murders known
here for eyars. The police have. it is said.
woven a net of circumstantial evidence
around young man known as q degen-
crate, who was some time ago expelled
from the Knickerbocker Club. of which
Harry Cornish, the intended victim OF the
poisoned broI2o seltZer, is physical direc-
tor. The police profess TO have learned
that the suspect, who is said to belong 10
a prominent family. was much put out'over
his dismissal. and always believed Cor
nsh caused il. The little silver holder,
which contains the poison. and which cley-
eriy disguised the murders weapon as an
appropriate Christmas gift, will. il is said,
soon connect the suspected man with the
crime.
1t has been learned that the manufac
tuFers OF the holders sold but tTenty-one
of them, and of these. the New York police
say, sixteen have been traced TO their pres
ent owners. One of the remaining five was
sent 10 ffafry CoThlSn OS lne dssdSSih
The articles unaccounted for, the police
say. were sold to unknown people by the
following firms:
Branch of the Middletown, Conn, Plate
Company, Chicago; C. Hardtegan & Co.,
Newark, n. J.; j. r. Armiger Company,
Baltimore, Nd: Spaulding & Co., Chicago,
and a Hoboken, n. j., firm, the name OF
which the police withheld.
The Hoboken dealer, it is understood.
has given the police a description of the
man who purchased the article, and it is
alleged to tally with that of the degener-
ate whom the police suspect.
The evening times., 1898-12-31
WOMEN SLAIN BY SOLDIERS.
Revival of Charges Against General
Ikitchener's Troops

London, Dec. 31.-The Contemporary
Review revives the charges of the slaugh-
ter of -combatants at the battle OF
obdurman in which Lord Kitchener rout-
ed the dervishes. Instances are mention
ed where a sergeant shot down vomsn
with revolver and where the dying der
wishes We're dispatched with bayonets as
they lay on the field. Fleeing camp fol-
lowers, states the Review, were moved
down with Maxim guns.
Parliament has been demanded to in
vestigate the charges. and if it does so
things may come to light to dim the Sir
dar'S Iaurels
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The evening times., 1898-12-31
Serious Resulr of a Jo,.e

Lyons, y. Y. Dec. Sl.-on Halloween night
party of young folks holding a party at John
Sheliey's house rigged up one of their number
as ghost and stationed him by deserted house
10 scare Lewis Doane, young man who had
been sent TO well in the vicinity for water
When Doanc saw the spook he was thrown into
commissions, TO which he has been subject ever
since. Recently the attacks have increased in
number and violence, and the young man is now
confined TO the house and three men are re-
q,Ired TO hold him in bed He is likely to die
The evening times., 1898-12-31
HILLIAM AND JACKSON
HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY
BOND FINED AT $3.50 EACH
Hearing in the Case This Morning
of Youths Caught BurginriziniS
u Clothing Store.

Edward r. Hilliam and William Jack
son, the daring youths who were caught
in the act of burglarizing showcase at
the clothing establishment of Cherry Il
Moran in the Interocean Building on
Ninth near Street, during the progress
of the big fire last Thursday night. as
told exclusively in The Times, were
taken TO court today and given a hearing
on several charges of larceny. Both
were held in $3.50 bonds for the grand
jury.
Hilliam is about % years old and white,
while his partner is very light coiored
negro. When arrested he was noted on
the First precinct blotter as being white.
1t was not until yesterday that he was
found to be a negro. lillian is not be-
lieyed to be the correct name OF the wnlte
maiefactor. He was recognized by sew
eral policemen yesterday as being Theo-
dore alias John, Smith.
The men were just in the midst Oh their
unlawful work at the clothing store when
they were disturbed by party of young
men who style themselves for sake of
companionship. the Rough Riders" The
party was en- route down Ninth Street and
as they approached frightened two burg
lars away in the direction of e Street.
Several of the Rough Riders" gave chase
nj
The evening times., 1898-12-31

One OF the twenty-one bottle holders
mentioned above was sod in Washing on.
To whom it is Impossible to learn. The
merchant who had one of the little Or
naments in his stock stated to a reporter
of The Times that it would be impossible
for him to say who purchased the article
1t was not bottle-holder originally, but
was only used as such in the absence of
something better. The article in ques-
tion was in reality a tooth pick holder.
and things Of the same kind are some
times used as match safes. The merchant
at first refused to talk about the matter.
but in reply to the questions put by the
reporter he made the above statement.
1t was stated that the bottle holder was
not such an odd piece of work that +it
would attract special a:SoAtion and there
fore no particular notice was taken of
the purchaser.
The evening times., 1898-12-31
An Asbury Park Hotel Burned.

Asbury Park, n. j., Dec. 31.-Fire early this
morning destroyed the Windsor Hotel here The
hotel had been closed since October The As
bury fire department unable to cope with the
flames and Chief Schneider sent out a general
alarm. The Ocean Grove department responded
and after several hourse hard work confined the
fire to the one building. Loss is $4,000 fully in
SlIred.
The evening times., 1898-12-31
Brcdinge sues for Divorce.

Trenton. n. J., Dec. Sl.-Seyem A. Bredinge,
Of Philadelphia. fled a petition for divorce in
the court Of ChanceTr today from his wife. Alice
W. Bredinge, OF Newark. 10 whom he WAS
iied on February G. 1885. Bredinge charges his
wife with too intimate relations with Francis W.
Knowles, Newark lawyer, and Others at divers
times and places.
The evening times., 1898-12-31

Frankfort Ky, Dec. 31.-Tom Neal and Will
Fields, negroes from Owen County, were placed
in jail here yesterday for safe keeping. In bar
room fight at Cleveland, Owen County Saturday,
Neal and Fields killed Joe Smith and mortaliy
wounded Otto Wilson The two negroes were first
taken to Carrollton to escape mcb but the Off
GERS thought the mob was preparing to go to
CaTrollton, so they were brought here.
The evening times., 1898-12-31
ROBBED NUMEROUS HOTELS.
Operations of the Thief Walter Jar
Wis in England.


London, Dec. 3l.-The arrest and con-
viction of Walter Jarvis for burglarizing
the room of Charles J. Hinman of Brook
lyn, n. Y, at the Hotel Cecil, proves
man." He maintained an expensive es-
tablishment with country home and
horses and ran a bank account. How he
did this was a mystery up to the time of
his arrest, as he had no visible means of
support. In the garb of well-to-do gem
tleman, Jarvis toured the hotels. leaving
a string of robberies in his wake
The evening times., 1898-12-31

SPECIAL NoTICE.-The annual meeting
Of the stockholders of the Capital Trust
Company will be held at Ill Fairfax Street,
Alexandria. Va, on WEDNESDAY, JANU-
AIRY II. 1899.
Polls open from 2 to p. N. Books for
transfer of stock close January 3. 1899. to
January IL, inclusive.
CHAS. H. ALLENDER.
de31. .12t Secretary
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Dreyfus Remains i'm Exile.

New York, Dec. 3l.-A Journal dispatch from
Paris says that the colonial office de-
MES that Dreyfus is his way from
the lie Du Safut to France, add
ing that the court of cessation alone can decide
the question of the prisoners return. The court
of cessation has determined to have commits
sion sent to interrogate Dreyfus who will remain
in his island prison. This commission will start
in few days for Cayenne.
The evening times., 1898-12-31
HAD HIS COFFIN READY.
An Old Indiana Mans Advance Prep
arations for Death.

Wabash, Ind, Dec. 31.-Two months ago
DR.. James Foster, aged ninety the oldest
resident of Wabash, went to bed to die
He was free from all disease but declin-
ed to leave his bed when urged by rela-
tives. Gradually he became weaker, and
yesterday died of hamilton.
Two years ago he went to the Wabash
Church Furniture Company factory and or
dered his coffin. When it was completed he
paid the bill and had the coffin stored in
corner of the iwareroom awaiting him.
The evening times., 1898-12-31
sAGAsTA's HEALTH IMPROVING
Measures Taken to Obstruct wey-
ler's Aspirations.

Madrid. Dec. 31.-The condition of Pre-
mier Sagasta is somewhat improved. He
was able to sit up about two hours last
evening.
a meeting of the chiefs of the army was
held last evening at which it is believed
measures against Gen. Weyler's preten-
sions to political power were considered
The committee on military reform has
decided TO establish schools of gunnery for
naval artillerists.
The evening times., 1898-12-31
Unbidden Guest Shot Dead

Sergeant, Ky, Dec. 31.-George Frazier, a
prominent young farmer, gave dance here, to
which John Stubborn unbidden. Frazier
ordered Stubborn to leave, and. on his refusal to
go, shot him dead. Frazier gave himself up.
The evening times., 1898-12-31

Paris, Dec S1.-The Soliel confirms the report
OF the formation of a league of the French
Fatherland, the purpose of which is that of less
ening the present tension, and restoring public
calm The signatory parties to the new league
include the Due DBroglie, NJ Francois Coppee.
NJ. Ferdinand Brunetiere and Comte D'Hausson-
nil
The evening times., 1898-12-31
ESCAPE FROM BURIAL ALIVE.
Several Coal Miners Caught in a
Food of Quicksand.

Wilkesbarre, Pa. Dec. 31.-By rush of
quicksand at No. IS mine of the Lehigh
and Wilkesbarre Coal Company, at Wana-
ME- yesterday at noon, the lives of several
men were imperiled and for five hours it
was believed that three of the workmen
were buried by the rushing elemnt. They
were brought out without scratch five
hours later
The evening times., 1898-12-31
The Raleigh Sailing for Home.

The Navy Department is informed that the
cruiser Raleigh, route from Manila to New
York, sailed from Singapore for Columbo, Cey-
lon. this morning.
The cruiser Philadelphia arrived at San Jose
Costa Rica, yesterday.
The evening times., 1898-12-31
pr;t;sh shin .sboro

London, Dec 91.-The ship Glenard, from South
Shields for San Francisco, Is ashore at Dunge-
ness, and lies in a dangerous position. Tugboats
have gone to her assistance, but the gale is
freshening, and they may not be able to save her
The evening times., 1898-12-31
Chine.e RebeIs Defeated.

Shanghai, Dec. 31.-The North China Daily
News has received telegram from Chung King,
dated December 80. saying that great battle
was fought at Sab Chioa Tsang December q,
between the rebels and the imperial troops, in
which the latter were victorious.
The evening times., 1898-12-31
COLD WAVE IN NORTHWEST.
Eighteen to Twenty-four Degrees
Below Zero In the Northwest.

The cold-was4 signals are displayed by the
Government, announcing the approach, from the
Northwest, of the most severe cold wave expert
enced this season By Saturday morning. it is
predicted zero weather will prevail in Chicago
and the entire Lake region, and very cold
snap win be experienced in the Middle and
Eastern States. The Thermometer registered from
Is to a degrees below zero in the Northwest,
low mark being reached at Winnipeg. 1t will
not make any difference if it is zero weather in
Washington, people will nevertheless phone six
thirty four, Arlington Bottling Co.. for case Of
Heurich's beer for the entertainment OF New
Years guests.
The evening times., 1898-12-31
Rescue of I'm Abandoned Crew

Gibraltar, Dec. 31.-The British steamship DuclI-
ess of York, from New Orleans December 3, for
Marseilles, reports that December II she picked
up the crew of the American schooner Fanny
Arthur, from Turks Island for philadelphia,
which sprung a leak on December TO- ard was
abandoned with only nine inches OF free board
The evening times., 1898-12-31
KeeIy Motor TruIy Moxes-

Philadelphia, Dec. SIT. B. Kinrade and
Charles s. Hill left for Boston today with the
Keely motor complete. Mr.. Kinrade will not
attempt to perfect the motor within year.
The evening times., 1898-12-31

There is nothing injurious in
DR.. Henry's Cough Syrup, but it
will positively cure a cough in one
day. All druggists, 15c.
The evening times., 1898-12-31
EDUCATIONAL.
STELLMAN SCHOOL
Or
Shorthand and Type
writing,
Oil G Street Northwest.
Ray and Night Sessions Terms Moderate.
ocl-Sa1o.e en-
DIED..


HARYEY-On Friday. December 80. 1893. at
12:45 j. n. at her residence 43O 9th 81. sw.,
ELIZA HARVEY. widow of Francis Harvey.
Notice Of funeral hereafter Item
O'CONN0R-On Thursday. December %, IS9S.
az 1873 p. M. at her residence. AZ Street
northeast, HONORAH O'CoNNOR. nee ScanIon
widow CT Dernis OConEor. and native OF Tralee.
County Kerry, Ireland, for forty-fve years resi-
dent OF this city
Funeral from residence, Monday, January ?.
1s99, a m, thence to st. AlOysius Church.
where requiem mass will be said for the rcPOse OF
her soul, then to Mount Olivet Cemetery. Omit
Towers.
(New York and Western papers please copy
1t.egH
THONFoRDT-On Friday, December 90. 1S0S. at
O'Clock p. m, ANNA ~, beloved wife of the
late Herman Thoufordt and mcther OF Henry
Thomfordt, aged sixty-seven years and eight
months.
Funeral from her late residence, No. 1311 -Four
ard-a-half Street southwest. CT sunday. January
! at O'Clock p. m. Relatives and friends invited
to attend. deS1-st
The evening times., 1898-12-31

consisting OF cheese. fresh fruits. preserved
fruits, Jams. dried fruits, candied fruits
bonbons, notices, frozen pUddings. plom-
bieres, ices. ice cream and fancy cakes.
Coffee-Turkish or French coffee Is
usually served, and is the last article upon
the menu.
With Oysters: (sautfTne] Chateau Rierissec. ISIS
With the Soup: (>nerfyl AErsntiii ado Pas1tIo
With the Fish: (Rhine Wine) Sehloss VelIratsse-
1902
With Entrees: (Claret1 G. sateau Ma-bszet 1881
With Rcasts: Champagne
ICES. PUNCHES. AND sHERBERTs.
With Game: (Burgurdy) Romance Cent?. 1902
With Cold Dishes: c. ampssgne.
With Hot and Cold Sweet Dishes: Champagne
With Dessert or Cheese: Port Winc) Dugue, very
old
With Coffee: Liquors
The evening times., 1898-12-31
Broke the Ice to Commit suicide.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dec. 31.-An unknown man
walked TO the middle of the Susquehannah River
at Plymouth last evening, broke hole in the
ice, and deliberately jumped in. Several persons
witnessed the suicide, but too far away to
interfere. Search is being made for the body.
The evening times., 1898-12-31

Typewriters Cleaned,
Oiled, delivered. 81. Send postal 1006 +, Tif
Typewriter Exchange. de9-imo
The evening times., 1898-12-31

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders Of the Northern Liberty
Market Association will be held at the
office Of the company, Room 33, HutShins
Building, S27 ID st. NV, in this city, on
Tuesday. January II, 1899. at o'clock p.
m, for the purpose of electing directors
for the ensuing year and tTansacting such
other business as may properly come be-
fore the meeting. W. ]. DANTE, Seey.
te2g- EN-
The evening times., 1898-12-31
Most women approach


lest the ruth
/, less hand of
death should
y snatch them
away and leave
the expectant
little darling
niotherlcss. But
no woman who
fortifes herself
nth the strength
3 power of DR..
.e's Favorite Pre-
The evening times., 1898-12-31

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Qninine Tablets All drug
gists refund the money il 1t fails to cure. Csc.
The genuine has L. B. Q. on each tablet.
se19-tu, ,th,s ,sa-u
The evening times., 1898-12-31

A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
Of the Capital Traction Company for
the election OF Directors will be held az
the Office of the company. Union Pas
senger Station. on WEDNESDAY, the
I1th OF January. 1899.
The polls will be opened at 10 a m and
closed at 1:30 p m. G.. T. DUNLOP.
President
c. NJ KOONES Secretary.
de9S-dSdu-cxSu
The evening times., 1898-12-31

SPECIAL NOTICE.-The annual meeting
of the stockholders, for the election of
directors OF the Lincoln National Bank.
will be held TUESDAY. JANUARY 10.
1899. at their banking house, between tie
hours OF u n. and o'clock p. m
F. A. STIER, Cashier.
de1O II IT u % 9S 21 ia37g
The evening times., 1898-12-31

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the stock
holders of the Washington and Great
Falls Electric Railway Company will be
held at the Office of the Company. Hutch
ins Building. S3T ID Street northwest. on
Monday, January 9. 1893, at 2 O'Clock P. m,
for the purpose OF electing directors for
the ensuing year and transacting such 9TH
er business as may properly come before
the meeting. ". J. DANTE
de29-l2t-em Secretary.
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-06-18

formerly the capital. It's elevation being more than double that of Phoenix, it is somewhat cooler, and as there is next to no irrigation near it, the air is little drier. Phoenix is the centre of the oraotest irrioa- ton ln the Territory. The country for miles around smiles with green fields. cover ea With almost countless herds of cattle. and It IS everywhere shut in by low mount alns' It IS the Territorial capital, has the Government Indian School, the Territorial LunatIc Asylum, and other institutions and IS the general focus for the Territory. Like Tucson, 1t has its occasional wind and sand sFormS-Perhaps not quite so often. At either place visitors who know how to adapt themselves to circumstances can be entirely comfortable, and in each they will md an intelligent, orderly, enterprisjno 10 and most hospitable community. They will ind country full of mines, full of rich agricultural lands, abounding in cattle and horses, Tn vineyards and orchards and tbe beginnings of very successful oranpe ororas "a country in fact, as full of promise for hardy and adventurous men now as C,1ifor- ma was in the:ffties. Above all if has been their lot to search for beatb ir tar countries they will revel in the luxury of being in their own land, among their own couhtrymen' within easy reach of their 1f'ehos 0y telegraph or rail, and in a climate as good of its kind as any in the world.
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-06-18
WHICH TOWN IS IHe BEST?

Primarily that is a question for the phy- sician, if there is a physician in the case If not, try them all. If mountain region, considerable altitude and comparatively low temperature is desired, Prescott is in picturesque region, near a great mining districts, and has the social advantage of an army post, whipple Barracks. Flag Statt Is still higher is in region of dense pine forests, and is within 9 hard day $ Journey of one of tue wonders of the world, the Colorado Canyon. Oracle is . pretty mountain nook, embowered in splendid live oaks, like those of California, and is also near an important mining district. II lower altitude and a distinctly semi tropical climate are desired, the three places most likely to be considered are Yuma,
 tucson and Phoenix. The first is near the sea level; IS the warmest and probably the driest of the three, has the least population, and the smallest provision for visitors. tucson IS the oldest town in the Territory, anu, Ser Santa Fe, perhaps the oldest in the Sout- 'Fest. It's adobe houses give it Mexican loo4, and are thoroughly comfort
 able, Its newer houses arc of a handsome building stone. found iu the vicinity. The Territorial University i= here, and 1t was
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-06-18

beverage. Experiments with the rlisin grape
 have shown that this climate and soil possess every advantage for the production and curing Of this staple article of commerce.
 'Besides the fruits already mentioned, the or ahge, lemon, lime, olive, fig, pomegranote and others of the citrus family can be grown success foIly m the valleys of Southern Arizona. Orange trees are now in bearing in the Salt River valley and at Yuma; while the bananas is also being cul- tlFated at the latter place. The Arizona orange in quality and flavor will compare fayorably with the best California.
 Tn the valleys of the Colorado, the Salt and the ola llYers, there is room for thousands It is not
 too much to say that nowhere within the limits of
 Yhls broad Union can be found a more desirable | egIon for the making of home No la6orious
 cIe@rlng or the land is required; it lies almost ready for the plow Trees and shrubberv have so ! rapid a growth that within eighteen months the
 i4mgrant can surround his abode with attractions
 winch would require years to mature in less favored cilhates. Fruits ripen and are ready for market iuil month b.fore the California product The 1 D1ght sunshine makes life a luxury and the pure ufF atmosphere brings health to all who irhale It TOT the establishment of colonies, such as We have made ot Southern California Q arden, Arizona presents unrvaIed opportunities Thousands of acres, now prohtless, can be made productive ny the construction of irrigating dtches and there IS no investment which assures larger CT more permanent returns"
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-06-18
Is IT A LAwLEss COUNTRY?

The man who goes to any considerable Arizona town with the idea of the South west derived from novels, or from ''The Arizona Kicker" will be greatly mystifed
 lie will find as manJ churches as in towns ot corresponding size in Pennsylvania pr Ohio; and probably more schoolhouses. He will find plenty of liquor-shops. too, and gambling houses, and dancehouses, and vet he will see little disorder unless he hunts late at night for 1t, and he will be apt to ind-as at Phoenix-a community of ten tho usand people requiring in the daytime only one policeman, and hardly rcouirinc him. During my winter there I did not see single disturbance in the streets. or half dozen drunken men, all told. Min. ing men and an occasional cowboy certainly had quarrels, sometimes, in the disorderlv quarters at night; and there were stories of the Hse of the knife among Mexicans. but the visitor who went about his own business had as little trouble as on Board. way or Chestnut street The Pima and MaricOpa Indians. who are encountered everywhere. have been friendly with the whites for generations, and there isn't an Apache within some hundreds of miles.