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The times., 1898-04-19
DEATH OF ERIA SPENCE.
Result of Criminal Operation, Says
a Coroner's Jury.

Coroner Carr and a jury held an in
quest yesterday at No. police station.
in the case Of Eria Spence, the young
colored woman. from Portsmouth. Va,
who died suddenly at No. lOl3 Q Street
northwest. early Saturday morning. as
already told in The Times.
A verdict was rendered that the
womau's death resulted from criminal
operation. performed by a person or per
sons 10 the jury unknown.
Coroner Carr reported the verdict 10
Inspector Mattingly yesterday afternoon,
and detectives are now working on the
case.
Mrs. Elizabeth A Buckingham at
whose residence Eria Spence died, testi-
fed that the latter complained OF being
81 when she went TO her Mrs. Bucking-
ham's) house on Good Friday.
Il never put my hands on the girl only
TO help her" said the witness. Il gave
her some niter for her fever. That was
all. ] sent for a physician and said TO
myself. / don't want this girl TO die on
my hands"
who were the people in your house
who were arrested in this case?' asked
Coroner Carr.
There was Mrs. Geary. who is stop
ping at the Hotel Chamberlain, and Rosa
Schultz and Katie Ehrlich."
who is Mrs. Geary?'
'she is married woman from Ports
mouth. Va"
THE other women" she said. lived in
the city
Sarah Farrell. colored. had been in
formed by letter from Portsmouth, that
Eria Spence was coming 10 Washington
TO have an operation performed on her.
The times., 1898-04-19
SPEECH FROM THE THRONE
The Queen Regent Will Deliver
1t in Person.
YOUNG KING TO BE PRESENT
Dramatic Preparation for the Open
ing Of the Cortes Today-The Pep
pie VIII he Appealed to I'm FerNcnt
LanEuaEe-An Appropriation 20 he
Asked For.

Madrid. April 1S-The cabinet this
of the speech from the throne, which
will be read at the opening OF the Cortes
on Wednesday.
Another cabinet meeting was held this
evening, at which the ministers discussed
the latest cable dispatches bearing on
the situation. The messages received
from the Spanish minister at Washing
ton gave unsatisfactory impressions re-
garding the possibility of a settlement.
The Central News dispatches reporting
that Capt Gen. Blanco had allowed
commission to start to confer with the
insurgents concerning a suspension of
hostilities have caused much dissatis-
faction. 1t is understood that the gov
ernment here reserves the right 10 modi-
fy or reject the arrangements that the
commission may make.
il is stated that eighteen Of the steam
ers Of the Spanish transatlantic Compa-
ny viii be Immediately converted into
armed cruisers.
After considering the cable dispatches
the cabinet approved the speech from the
throne a forecast of the speech from
a usually reliable source says that it
appeals strongly to the highest patriot
ism Of the nation.
1t summarizes the situation and re-
marks that Spain has always presented
an accommodating front to everything
which did not diminish her sovereignty.
She only agreed to a cessation Of fight
ing in Cuba at the instance Of the Pope
and the powers. II appeals TO the people
10 rally TO the support of the throne and
the young king. in order to save the coun-
try and asks the Cortes to grant the Gov
ernment whatever may be necessary 10
defend the national honor and integrity.
Prime Minister Sagasta viii submit the
speech 10 the queen regent tomorrow
morning. II may be modified according
10 circumstances. The opening of Par
lament is awaited with the greatest in
terest. The queen regent, who viii open
the session in person, viii be accompanied
by the king and Infanta Isabel. The oc-
casion will appeal TO romantic sentiment
and viii probably evoke a burst Of en-
thUsiastic loyalty TO the throne.
The outlook is regarded as being most
gloomy by everybody except a few opti-
mists.
il is stated that the Government COM
nlissioners viii offer the insurgent chiefs
the same grades in the future insular
army when the Spanish forces are with
drawn as they now hold, though the ISL
and viii remain under a Spanish protec-
torate. with a governor who viii be pre-
ferably a civilian.
The times., 1898-04-19
A QUIET DAYTON CHANGE
Wall Street Disinelined to RecOg-
rize Imminenee of Crisis.
The Fluctuations and Advance Of
American Tobacco the Conspic-
uous Feature.

New York, April 1S.-This mornings
very dull stock market was characterized
by an absence of pressure, which reflect
ed the indispostion of the holders of Sc
curities to sell them at the present level
of prices. On the other hand, there was
little or no demand for stocks, and the
result was the dullest market in a long
time, the total dealings up to noon being
less than half of those on Saturday, a
notably quiet day also. All the circum-
stances of the general situation, particu-
larly SO far as the dominant influence
was concerned, the absence of pressure
was more noteworthy than the absence of
demand
On the Stock Exchange there could be
detected, to be sure, the same indisposi-
ton to recognize the imminence of the
crisis in the Spanish-American situation
that was apparent last week. The per-
sistence with which Wall Street clings to
this notion that there will be no hostili-
ties, in the face of all the evidence to the
contrary, is remarkable. 1t is, of course,
possible that at the last moment Spain
will accept the inevitable but it is doubt
full if the Wall Street prophets of peace
have any exclusive information to this
effect.
No more than perfunctory mention need
be made of the engagement of $3.50, 600
additional gold for import announced to-
day, or of the railway earnings reported.
The money market was firm and indeed,
was almost closed as respected the time
loan division. The quoted rate of per
cent for all periods is largely nominal as
very few loans are made even at that
rate. The debate in Congress upon the
Cuban resolutions was closely followed,
and nasmuch as the days developments
made for delay, the effect was favorable.
The passage by the Senate of the Gu
ban resolutions was without effect on the
London market for American stocks but
Spanish 4 per cent bonds declined over
point. 1t was chiefly in response to the
higher range of prices for American
stocks in London that the local market
opened firm. The subsequent changes in
the standard stocks were limited. The
conspicuous feature of the market was
American Tobacco, which underwent wide
fluctuations, but which made notable ad-
vances on the day. The reports circu-
lated in connection with the advance, and
which were later verified, were TO the
effect that at the approaching election OF
directors some of the present more spec
ulative officers We're to be succeeded by
more conservative men. u
The general market closed firm and
with increased activity.
The times., 1898-04-19

A shrewd observer of the New York
stock exchange movements who is not
within the immediate glamour of the New
York insular idea and generally sees
things straight, said to a Times reporter
last night.
New York is depending on Europe and
the peace lobby in Washington for its
ideas. Heretofore it has found money
always to win in legislation and every
thing else. A syndicate representing
$780, 600, goo undoubtedly is working on
Congress for peace at this moment. Eu-
ropean financial interests also are work
ing for peace. The Washington lobby
sends out peace news to help its cause
when 1t really does not believe peace any
longer has a faint hope. The European
people do not understand the tempera-
meent of the people here, and they be-
lieve Americas Congress to be like
Spain's Cortes, creature of the EXecu-
tive. Europe still believes peace possible
and is sending tales of European inter
vention and other bugaboos to Wall
Street. Hence Wall Streets mistake, a
very natural one"
The times., 1898-04-19

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE NJ
PROVED REAL ESTATE BEING TIE
LARGE MANSION HOUSE. No. I407 MAS
SACHUSETTS AVENUE NORTHWEST. AND
LARGE TRACT OF GROUND APPURTE-
NANT THERETO.
On WEDNESDAY. APRIL TWENTY SEVENTH.
A. D., 1s9S, AT FIVE O'CLOCK p. NJ. by virtue
OF certain deed OF trust to Us. dated MAY "a,
1892 and duly recorded among the land records
Of the District OF Columbia. in Liber No. I67e,
at folio 39s. et seq, and az the request IN
writing OF the representatives OF the party Sc
cured thereby We. the undersigned trustees, VIII
sell at public auction. in front OF the premises,
the following described land and premises situate
in the CITY OF Washington. District OF Columbia.
and designated as and being al Of lots numbered
81 and 81, and part OF lot numbered
%, in Bryan and others subdivision Of lots
in square numbered 2l2. as per plat recorded N
I.ibeT r. l.. H.. folio $50. OF the records Of the
office of the Surveyor OF said District. beginning
for said part OF lot % at the northwest corner OF
said lot 90, and running thence east 81 feet:
thence south so ~ feet; thence west 81 feet; and
thence north 80 - feet 70 the place OF beginning
together with the Improvements, consisting Of a
very large and eommOdious brick mansion and
large brick stable in the rear thsre1f.
Terms of Sale-One-third Of the purchase money
to be paid in cash and the balance in two equal
installments payable in and two years, WITH
interes, az five per centum per annum, payable
semi annually from day of sale, secured BY
deed OF trust upon the property sold; all cash.
at the option OF the purchaser. a deposit OF
$500 will be REQUIRED OF the purchaser at the
time ot sale All conveyaRcing, recording and
notarial fees at the cost OF the purchaser Terms
Of sale TO be complied with within ten days from
day OF sale, otherwise the trustees reserve the
right 10 resell the property at the risk and cost
Of the defaulting purchaser, after five days ad-
vertiSement OF such resale
MAHLON ASHFORD,
No. 40 Louisiana avenue NV.
JESSE Y. Y HUYCK,
No 1905 Pennsylvania avenue NV.
apIl-d&ds-exsun-em Trustees.
The times., 1898-04-19
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS for Miscellaneous Supplies for the
POstofiice epartment-Postofice Department,
Washington, ID. C., April ), IS9S.-Sealed pro-
posalS will be received at this department until
THURSDAY, THE FIFTH DAY OF MAY, ISIS,
AT O'CLOCK p NJ. at which time and place
they will be opened in the presence of bidders
their authorized agents OF attorneys. for fur-
nishing the department with such coal, wood,
ice, carpets, chairs, cotton cloth tior map mount
ing), soap, closet paper. busters, brooms,
and forage as may be ordered during the hscal
year beginning July l, ls9s and ending June 30,
1899 Bids are also invited for the purchase OF
waste paper from the department. old JUte. old
cotton canvas, old string, jUte heads with rings
and scrap leather from the Nail Equipment Dr.
vision, and for washing towels Blanks for pro-
pOSals, with specifications giving detailed stale
ments OF the requirements 10 be met in re-
spect to each article and also the estimated
quantities probably to be required Of each, and
giving full Instructions 10 the manner OF
bidding and the conditions 10 be observed by
bidders viii be furnished application to the
Disbursing Clerk and Superintendent PoStotiiee
Department Washington, ID. G. The Postmaster
General reserves the right TO reject any or all
bids, TO waive technical defects and 90 accept any
part OF any bid and reject the other part. JAMES
A. GARY, Postmaster General ap5,l2,l9,26
The times., 1898-04-19
HIS PIGEONS HIS WITNESSES.
An East st. Louis Lad Proves His In
nocence in Court.

East St Louis, April 1S.-AIexander
Danier caused the arrest of Roy Kaubel
yesterday on the charge of stealing a lot
of pigeons from him. The trial came up
in Judge Driscolrs court and was bitter
ly fought on both sides. Danier claimed
a lot of pigeons which the boy had boxed
up ready for market. while the lad said
that he raised the birds and that Danier
never had them in his cote. It seemed
to dwindle down to a question of veracity
between the two when the boy exultingIy
stated that he had other proof that the
pigeons were his property. Judge Dris-
coll. and Danier also, asked what it was:
He said: 'TI bring the pigeons down TO
court, open the door of the box. and. if
they fly to Daniers, | am guilty, and if
they go to my cote, he will then admit
that they are mine
The proposition seemed to suit all con-
cerned, and in few minutes a constable
produced a box containing about fifty
pigeons The box was placed or the
window sill and Judge Driscou opened
the door. The pigeons scared about Main
Street for a moment or two, and then
flew off east, directly TO Kaubel's home.
The boy was discharged.
The times., 1898-04-19
HARVARD VS.. GEORGETOWN.
Today VIII Witness Their First Ap-
pearance Here In Several Years.

When the Harvard baseball team lines
up against the Catholic University this
afternoon on Columbia Field, at Sewn
teenth and c Streets there will be pres
ent many of the Georgetown Varsity
players and rooters, to get line on the
crimsons style of playing for tomorrow
''old Harvard" will play a game with the
blue and gray on Georgetown Field
This will be Harvard's first appearance
here in several years, and her loyal fol-
lowing will help make a large attendance
to greet the two big teams Harvard has
been playing a strong game on her trip,
and will no doubt make 1t interesting for
Georgetown. The latter team has been
taking hard practice since the Yale game,
and with Fleming back on second, the
team ought to make a good showing
against her stalwart visitors.
The times., 1898-04-19
New York Cotton Market.


The trades unionists have been receiv-
ing great acquisitions to their ranks
recently. According to the reports re-.
ceived at the headquarters by Secretary
Treasurer Frank Morrison two national
organizations, the wood carvers and the
fathers, have joined the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor and three others are
expected to affiliate within the next week
or ten days. News of the organization
of the lime burners and quarrymen in the
East has also been received These un-
ions are about Loo strong and will even
tually affiliate with the national trades
unionists.
The times., 1898-04-19

American Tobacco absorbed speculative
attention on the Stock Exchange yes
terday, and the street is beginning to
suspect that there is something more than
a short interest to account for the de-
mand for the stock The story is that
some interests not heretofore prominent
ly identified with the company have been
looking into it's earning capacity and have
been sufficiently impressed to make them
desire representation in its management.
A considerable line of stock is said to
have been acquired by these people, and
ii Is supposed that an effort will be made
to have a complete change in manage
ment regardless of the fact that the earn
ing capacity of the company has been
developed by it's present officers. The di-
rectors have not yet sent out their for
NAL requests for proxies, but the opposi-
tion is asking signatures to blank proxies
to avoid exposing their hands. The result
of this attempt is, of course problemat-
The times., 1898-04-19
TENANTS OF THE MoRGUE.
Three Bodies are Held for Claim
ants.

There are three bodies at the morgue
One is that of an unknown colored man
found floating in the river near Lincoln
Banks yesterday. The body is that of a
man about forty-five years. old He had
a full beard. A gold watch and chain
were found in his pocket. The remains
will be inferred in potters' field.
The body Of John Contee, who jumped
into the Potomac at the foot of Thirty
second Street two weeks ago, is also at
the morgue. 1t will be held until remov-
ed by his daughter, who lives al No. 3030
= Street northwest. The other body is
that of Mary Thompson, colored, who
dropped dead on Sunday at New York
Avenue and Ninth Street
The times., 1898-04-19
Rheumntism Cured.

Ny wife has used Chamberlain's Pain
Balm for rheumatism with great relief.
and / can recommend it as splendid uni
ment for rheumatism and other house
hold use for which we have found 1t val
uable.-W. ]. Cuyler, Red Greek, n. Y
Mr.. Cuyler is one of the leading mer-
chants of this village and one of the
most prominent men in this vicinity.-W
G.. Phippin, Editor Red Creek Herald
For sale by Henry Evans, wholesale and
retail druggist, 93S f Street northwest
and Connecticut Avenue and Street
northwest, and 142S Maryland Avenue
northeast.
The times., 1898-04-19
WHEAT MARKET UNSETTLED.
The Letter Interest Practically Ont
of July Deal

Chicago, April 1S.-The wheat market
today was nervous and unsettled. St.
Louis was a liberal buyer early, but the
bulk of the business was between the To-
cal scalping element. Liverpool and con-
tinental markets We're higher Foreign
ers were reported as good buyers of de-
ferred options at New York.
The Letter interest cut no figure, the
impression being that he is practically
out of the July deal. The worlds ship
ments were over 5000, 900 bushels Eu-
rope has evidently bought heavily, in an
ticipation of interruption in their sup
plies from America.
The times., 1898-04-19

ical. As the people who are trying to
work the deal are to me unknown, the
result of the management, should they
obtain control. is also problematical, as
far as | am concerned. The earnings of
the present management at least will
probably not be augmented by any
change. My personal preference would
be at this time to let Tobacco alone for
a time until the unknown quantities are
somewhat revealed.
The times., 1898-04-19
WHAT Do THE CHILDREN DRINK? ?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
tried the new food called GRAIN-O? It Is
of coffee. The more Grain-o you give the
children the more health you distribute
through their systems. Grain-O is made of
pure grains, ana when properly prepared
tastes like the choice grades of coffee, but
costs about One-quarte as much. y II srocers
sell 1t. ! &c and $50. 1a27-tf
The times., 1898-04-19
Margaret Mather's VIII

Detroit, Mich, April 1s.-John Fnayson, the
late Margaret Mathers father, announces his in
tention of contesting his daughters will which
leaves all her property to her attorney, Col Ho-
ratio King, of New York Col. King says when
all her debts settled there will probably be
a deficiency. If there is any surplus, Col. King
says, he will turn ii to Margaret Mather s
sister in Chicago.
The times., 1898-04-19

The arbtrage houses confined their at
tention to Union Pacific and Northern
Pacific to the exclusion of the usual
favorites, st. Paul and Louisville and
Nashville. 1t was noticeable that their
sales exceeded their purchases although
the gossip from the other side was not
changed in tone from the mild hopeful
ness of the last few days.
The times., 1898-04-19
AN HONOR TO EITHER.
RumOr Aecredits Gen. Lee 10 Both
State and War Departments.

Richmond, Va, April l8.-It is stated
here that Gen. Fitzhugh Lee is here on
a furlough from the War Department, in
stead Of from the State Department
While he viii not affirm or deny that he
viii be commissioned major general in
charge Of the State militia, those with
whom he has talked about the matter are
under the impression that such is the
case.
The times., 1898-04-19
The New York stock market was strong

yesterday especially in the morning.
Nearly every stock showed an advance
from the opening a l o'clock. This is
a most peculiar condition of affairs and
one that has caused some uneasiness to
the friends of an aggressive policy in the
Spanish situation. There is every reason
to believe that for once Wall Street is
wrong in its deductions. The corollary
of this is that Wall Street will lose many
fortunes when war is declared and
the drop comes.
The times., 1898-04-19
CAN We BE CURED
o. Catarrh, Bronchitis, Asthma,
ConsumptiOnf
A Test by Which the True Value of
All Cures Can be Determined.

How many thousands there are today
who would gladly pay almost any reason
able sum to be cured of either one of the
above diseases, but, knowing Of so many
different remedies and treatments, are
unable 10 decide which one to try. 1t does
seem difficult task. yet becomes Il COM
parauVely easy one if the person afiiict-
ed viii but use little good judgment and
common sense. In the first place, every
man and woman knows, or should know,
mat the air passages were made for air
alole, ana that nature has so construct
ca these passages that moisture of any
KIND cannot enter the bronchial tubes or
lungs. This at once precludes all posi-
bllty of cure of deep-seated diseases
belng effected by treatment requiring the
use OF sprays, douches, atomizers or va
pors. Secondly, all regular physicians ad
mt that these diseases are purely local
ana must be treated locally, consequent
~ stomach medicines become useless in
treating diseases of the air passages. The
diseased parts must be reached through
the air we breathe or not at all Not
only this, but germicide must be used
which will leave the air dry, and yet
have the power to destroy the bacilli of
disease in the minutest air cells of the
lungs. This decision reached, then comes
the question, Is there such q germicide
which can be inhaled through the air
you breathe? Thirty-eight hundred ply
sicians and over three hundred thousand
persons who have tested it. say YES.
Your money is refunded if it fails to do
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'Hyomei" Inhaler Outfit. s1.00 Extra
Bottles "Hyomei,' SOC. "Hyomei" Balm,
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The times., 1898-04-19

1t is understood that the dividend In
Louisville and Nashville is in doubt. The
fear, probably groundless, that yellow
fever may break out this year because
of the travel between this country and
Cuba is ascribed as the reason for the
uncert ainty
The times., 1898-04-19

Spanish As closed yesterday at Il Is.
the lowest figure yet recorded. The
friends of American honor are hoping
that before next week they will be at,
q and a fraction They will probably
see their hopes realized.
The times., 1898-04-19
A Big government Order.

Vineland. n. H.. April 1S-A firm of
shoe manufacturers has received a rush
order from the Government for 1000 pairs
of cavalry boots.
The times., 1898-04-19
Ne,r York stack Marker.

Corrected daily by w. p. Hibbs & Co.,
members of the New York Stock Ex-
change, 1927 f Street,
The times., 1898-04-19

I am reliably informed that if the mar
ket tumbles 10 points, as is reasonable to
suppose, in case of war, there will be
many failures in Wall Street.
The times., 1898-04-19

The earnings of ST. Paul for the second
week of April increased $104,000
The times., 1898-04-19

TO CURE a COLD ~ ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo QGinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if Ii fails
to cure. 25c. The genuine has L. B. Q. on
each tablet.
The times., 1898-04-19
AUCTION SALES.

Thomas Bowling & Co.. 61s E st. NV.
The times., 1898-04-19
Chicago Grain and Provision Market

Corrected daily by w. B. Hibbs G. Co.,
members of the New York Stock Ex-
change, 1927 F Street.
The times., 1898-04-19
Washfngton stocs E.xcbnnre.

Sales-D. C. 3.65' s, 81, l,OOO9114. Washing
ton Gas 20G46 3-S. Pneumatic Gun Car
riage, 10003S cents; 40J6p39 cents. Pneu
matte Gun Carriage, 3e0Ql0 cents; 1OO6A
cents; 100G40 cents. Mergenthaler Lin
otype, 10Q139 Ia; 104139.