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The times., 1898-02-18

Annie Chapman. young woman, about
twenty-five years old, was knocked down
and robbed by two desperate thugs in
Heidenheimer's loan office, on Pennsyl-
vania avenue, yesterday afternoon while
number of others passing by on the
street.
The young woman had called at the
place to redeem diamond stud AS she
entered the place two meu, afterwards
described to be John T. Bates and JET
ferson Davis, stood outside and closely
observed the woman receive the jewel
They saw her put the stud in her purse
which she carefully placed in her pocket
Then she turned TO leave the store. AS
she did this the thieves entered the door
and intercepted her Without warning
Davis struck the woman a stunning
blow in the face which felled her To the
floor The men then took the purse from
her pocket and extracted the diamond.
Before the witnesses TO the assault were
able To recover from their astonishment
and come to the aid of the young wom-
an the robbers had fed, leaving her ly-
ing PROSTATE upon the floor.
The police Were summoned hastily to
the scene and learned the names of the
robbers. A few hours later Policeman
Co1ne learned that Butts was in hiding
at an alleged disreputable house AT No.
214 Eleventh street, and had given the
diamond TO Beatrice Walker, one OF the
inmates. He was placed under arrest and
locked IN at No ! police station and
identified by Miss Chapman as one of her
assailants.
In searching the house Policeman
Cowne' found the stolen diamond hidden
in a sofa. The Walker woman finally
admitted that she had received the stud
from Butts. and she, too. was arrested
by Policemen Cowne and Schuyler and
locked up. charged with receiving stolen
goods. Davis made his escape and had
not been arrested last night.
Butts is a notorious character and has
served several terms in Jail and one term
in the Denitentiary for grand larceny.
Davis is known TO the police and they be
lieve they will secure him.
The times., 1898-02-18
ETHICS OF THE DRAMA.
A Lecture BY DIR. Egan Mt the Cath
Ollie University

olic L 1biNtIHiiN.
DR.. Maurice Francis Egan delivered
his second spring lecture in Mcmahon
Hall Of Philosophy at the Catholic Uni-
ve=sity Yesterday afternoon
He gave an analysis Of the acting play,
and pleaded for higher ethics in the pop
ular drama. Among other things. Prof.
Egan said:
M Augier, the genius of the French
stage, whose name may be mentioned
with reserved respect. even here, says Of
the theater: It's force consists in formu-
lating vague public opinion This eN-
presses the object of this lecture, which
is to emphasize. if possible. the vague
but general opinion that the stage today
needs the watchful censorship and crit
ical attention of intelligent Christian peo-
pie. 1t Nannot be ignored. 1t must be
considered on its own terms or on ours.
Is there any father of boys old enough TO
read and clever enough TO listen. who can
act as if there were no flaming theatrical
placards. no daily dramatic announce
ments in their journals, no dazzling cleo
trio light showing the way to youth $
Vestibule OF charmed mystery-the gal
lery door?
What wise parent in this country and
in this atmosphere. dares TO assume a
Puritanical attitude. and denounce the
theater as utterly vile? The father who
would send his son into the world be-
lieving that he would neither long nor at
tempt to crafty his longing for the
pleasures of the theater, now so much
part of daily existence. would be very
short-sighted. A parallel case in poetry
might be found for this careful parent
that of the anxious mother who told her
daughter she might go in TO swim if she
would not go near the water"
The times., 1898-02-18

He was a brother of Mrs. John Wat
kins, of this city, and Mr.. Frank Bell,
of Del Ray. He was for several years
employed an engineer on the ferry
line between this city and Washington.
Mr.. Spottswood VI. Keller, chief of po-
lice OF Charlottesville, who died on Tues
day, WAS born In this city in 1926.
Annie Butler resident of Fairfax
county. was attacked with commissions
today, and was taken to the 1nfirmary
for treatment.
Martha and Kate Hughes, colored.
We're arrested this evening, charged with
disorderly conduct
A birthday party will be given by the
Ministering Childrens League of ST.
Pauls parish tomorrow evening for the
benefit of the children's cot in the Alex
andria Infirmary. The party will be
given in st. Paurs chapel and promises
to be a pleasant affair.
Mrs. Adelia Lake Leftwitch. widow of
Rev. James T. Leftwich, formerly of this
city, died at the home of her son, in
Atlanta, Ga, on Tuesday. The body will
be Inferred at Bedford City tomorrow.
The Alexandria Insurance Company has
determined to continue business. and has
elected the following officers: President
Benoni Wheat; board of directors Col.
Arthur Herbert, +. S. Leadbeater. George
A. Mushbach. George S. French, North
Hulfsh and NJ. B. Harlow. J. J. Green.
s. H. Lunt and $. F. Dyson have been
appointed committee to examine the
books of the company and report to the
board of directors
Miss Belle Kearney of Mississippi de-
livered her famous lecture on Alaska
at the Methodist Episcopal Church.
South, tonight. The lecture was given
under the auspices of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union. and was well
attended.
The times., 1898-02-18
Suspend Judgment.

Ehe explosion of the battleship Maine
is not only the most terrible disaster
which has occurred TO the American ma
Wy. but the most mysterious that has ev-
er occurred anywhere. Numerous theo-
ries have been given and expressions
made by experts upon the cause of the
explosion. but all vary in their opinion.
As TO the cause of the catastrophe, abso-
lutely nothing is known and the public
cannot act more wisely than accept the
advice of Capt. Sigsbee and suspend
judgment. People should suspend their
judgment until they have made thor
ough investigation of the beer they drink
and should pursue their examination un-
til they have discovered beer that is
recognized as a standard such as Heu-
rich's MaerZen. The final decision of ev-
eryone will ultimately end in selecting
Heurich's as superior in age, purity and
strength. 1t
The times., 1898-02-18
THE AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE.
Arguments in Its Favor are Hea rd
BY the commissioners

A fe uHlcUtS In It's Favor are Hea f0
BY the commissioners.
Messrs. II. d. Walbridge, T. W. Tyler
and Bertrand Travers had hearing yes
terday before the District Commission
ers in advocacy of the bill recently in
troduced in Congress to allow the Auto
matte Telephone Exchange Company TO
establish and operate telephone sys-
TEN in the District.
These gentlemen. who are interested in
the company said that they wished to
represent to the Commissioners the de-
STABILITY of the automatic phone over
that of the Bell instrument now oper-
Grated by the local company. They eX-
planned that the automatic system in
sures perfect privacy, and that it re-
quires no central operator whatever who
may overhear private communications.
The company, they stated, would fur
nish all subscribers with phones at a
cost of but 50 a month. and that no
restrictions whatever would be placed up
on their use.
Commissioner Wight was of the opin-
ion that Congress would not be willing TO
allow the opening of the streets neces-
sary 10 the establishment of the line
The Commissioners promised to con-
slider the matter and il is expected that
they will render favorable report on
the bill
The times., 1898-02-18
City Brevities.

Thomas H.. Clarke, who was last week
brought here to answer an indictment
charging him with forgery, was released
on bail yesterday. Samuel Sprigg, of
Baltimore, became his surety in the sum
OF 81 coo.
Brice Norris colored was locked up at
the Seventh precinct police station yes
terday on a charge of assaultine Police
man Hewlett The negro struck Hewlett
with a brick, knocking him down, but
not seriously injuring him.
John c. Cook, colored. seventy-three
years of age, was found dying yester-
day by William Jenifer His condition
was due to exposure He was removed TO
the Eastern Dispensary. where he died
soon after. Coroner Carr was notified.
Papers We're filed yesterday with the
recorder Incorporating Corinthian Lodge
No. 1857 of the Grand Order of Odd Fell
lows The incorporators were S. Thadeus
Pierce. NJ. ID; T. J. Houston ID. w. Es-
bridge, Mrs. II. Jones, o W. White, NJ.
T. Cheatham and w. y. Bland.
The times., 1898-02-18
A Pleasant social Event.

The Pacific Social Club. of North east
Washington, gave an entertainment on
Tuesday, February 10, al the residence OF
Mr.. Chester Colvin, ga Eighth street
northeast, and quite an interesting pro-
gram was arranged. The Misses Edna
Bolts, Clara Minor, Matte Anthony and
Nettie Cole Obliged with recitations, and
the Misses Lettie and Lula Bilson. Katie
and Emily Kraft, Lolo Wood and Edna
Bolts with song. After pleasant even
ing was spent refreshments were served
Among those present We're the Misses
Lettie and Lula Bilson, Katie and Emily
Kraft. Lolo Wood, Lille and Lula Tur-
ner. Clara Minor. Matte Anthony Edna
Bolts. Nettie Cole and Collie Colvin. and
the Messrs. G. A. Fletcher J. c. Colvin,
c. II. Hall, J. Carneil. and J. Frischhoiz
The times., 1898-02-18
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
A Seaman on the IlIfated Maine
Lived There.
A Washington Man on Trial in Fair
fax, Charged With Selling Goods
without n License.

Alexandria, Feb. T.-Patrick O '3rien,
of ashington, was placed on trial in
Justice Kerby's court in Fairfax county
today charged with selling goods in that
county without a license. Mr.. John NJ.
Johnson of this city. represented the
accused and contended that he was pro-
tected under the interstate commerce
laws The justice reserved his opinion.
r. II. Davis, the negro who has re-
Gently given the police of this city con-
siderable trouble. was also before Justice
Kerby charged with defrauding Il col
ored man of Fairfax county of Sl20 The
evidence was insufficient. and the charge
was dismissed. Davis, who is under SEN
tence in this city, was returned to jail
and placed on a bread and water diet for
refusing to work On the chain gang
Z. 3. Hull, of Georgia, who is q stu
dent at the Episcopal High School. was
operated upon at the Alexandria In
frmary on Tuesday for appendicitis. His
condition today was said to be favorable.
The operation was performed by Dr.
Kerr, of Washington. and Dr. Slaughter.
of this city. The young mans father
and mother are with him.
James Lewis, colored, VINO was shot
i'm the head on Christmas Day by COM
panion. and who has since been under
treatment at the Infirmary, left that in
stitution today, having recovered from
his injuries. Lewis's condition cri,-
ical for some time, and his case was re-
garded as almost hopeless by the attend
ing physicians.
AT meeting of James w. Jackson
Council, Junior Order American Mechau-
les, last night. one applicant for MEM
bership was received and one applica ton
was referred.
Rev. ]. NJ. johnson, assisted by his lit
tie daughter, Laura. gave an entertain
ment at SchuIer's Hall tonight under tho
auspices of the Baptist Young Peoples
Union.
The Catholic Young Mems Sodality Ly-
ceum has arranged for a patriotic cele-
bration on the afternoon of February
%. Washington's farewell address and
speeches in honor of the occasion will
be delivered. At night the Carroll In
stitute Dramatic Association, of WASH
ington, will give an entertainment at the
Opera House for the benefit of the Cath
olic chapel at Del Ray.
A little child of Mr.. Henry Pullman
died last night.
A tramp, who gave his name as Har-
vey Berkley. applied at the police station
tnlS evening Tor medical treatment. He
was suffering from a painful wound in
the leg, and stated that he had been
bitten by dog on the Washington road,
near this city.
Lieut.. Smith today recovered gold
watch and ring and some money which
was stolen four months ago from E. S.
Brown, at the Hydraulic brickyards, in
Alexandria county. Lieut.. Smith tonight
arrested Lawrence Bright on suspicion
of having committed the robbery.
The nag on the custom-house in this
city was lowered 10 half-mast today on
account of the Maine disaster. John Bell,
one of the crew of the Maine was I;
son Of the late Mason Bell, of this city
He was about forty years of age and
his mother lives North Patrick street.
The times., 1898-02-18
SMITH is CONVICTED
The Negro Murderer to Go to the
Gall0ws.
The Jury Dcliberates i'm His Case
Less Than an Hour-He Killed
Edmonia jackson.

Edward Smith Ccolored). charged with
the murder of Edmonia Jackson in No
vember last. was convicted OF the crime
yesterday afternoon. The jury was out
less than an hour.
Messrs. f. Scott Key Smith and Walter
Voorhees,. counsel for Smith, concluded
their arguments early in the afternoon.
Mr.. Shillington closing for the Govern
ment.
Judge Bradley's charge to the jury was
brief and at $40 O'Clock they retired. A
verdict was reached ut o'clock. Smith
betrayed no signs of nervousness what
ever as Foreman Wolfenstein stood up 10
announce the verdict. He chewed tooth
pick and there was a half sneer on his
face as he heard the words. Guilty as
indicted" "
Attorney Smith gave notice that he
would file motion for a new trial.
The times., 1898-02-18
GREAT

opportunity for economical buying
HERE. The windup of the Schloss
Bros. wholesale stock gives your
choice of this seasons best styles
in mems and youths SUITS and
OVERCOATS at about ONE-HAI.F
of usual retail prices. They are all
new and popular patterns OF the
best fabrics, are thoroughly tailored
and perfect fitting and fully GUAR
ANTEED.
Regular soc quality neckwear
in the manufacture $ stock of new
est colors and combinations in
Tecks, Puffs, Ascots, Imperials and
four-in- hands are offered at 25c
each.
Also string ties and band bows of
same patterns and qualities 1sc
each or ? for 25c.
The times., 1898-02-18
Mrs. Nckinley's Home Life in the
White House

The February issue of Home Talk, the
Womans Popular Home Journal, pub
1ished by Charles Baum. 416 Seventh
street, Is ready for free distribution at
their store This is the ST. Valentine S
number. and surpasses any previous is
sue. Ii has a new and yer attractive COW
er. especially designed by the well-known
artist, S. Y. Wendell Ii is handsomely
illustrated. showing the very latest Lon
don and Paris fashions. and an attract
i've home interior. The feature OF this
number is Mrs McKinley's Home Life
in the White House, giving the readers
or Home Talk, a peep behind the curtain,
showing the daily events of the domestic
life of the wife Of our President. The
article is illustrated and should be of alb
sorbing interest to every American wo-
man. Ii was written especially for Home
Talk.
The times., 1898-02-18
Charged with Stealing Coal,

Lewis j. Gardner was arrested last
night by Detective Proctor, charged with
EteaIing an overcoat valued at twenty
dollars from Joseph II. Blackburn, a
guest at Meyers Hotel. Gardner endeav-
ored to sell the coat TO a secondhand
dealer on ID street just as Detective Proc
tor was passing. At sight of the officer
Gardner ran. leaving the coat behind. and
after an exciting chase of several blocks,
ihe thief was captured. Blackburn identi-
fed the garment at police headquarters.
The times., 1898-02-18
1t Is Not i'm the Trust

Mr.. T. B. Gravs@) denied emphatically
yesterday that the Havenner Baking
Company, of this city had been or would
be incorporated in the great baking COM
bine which has lately been organized in
Chicago. The only ground for such a re-
port was the consolidation some time ago
OF many Of the baking interests under
the name of the New National Biscuit
Company. So far as the local trade is
concerned. Mr.. Graves said the formation
OF The new company viii have no effect,
unless Il should place q plant in this city
and undertake TO build up a trade on cut
prices. Mir. Graves believes in making
bread by machinery
The times., 1898-02-18
Robinson & Cherry Co.,
18th and F Sts. N. W.
DYSPEPSIA.

Remember that GROVER GRA-
HAMS remedy is GUARANTEED
TO remove all distress FROM THE
FIRST DOSE. 1t is folly To suffer
when J0c- bottle, procured from
your druggist, viii correct i'll
stantly all unpIeasant symptoms
An tnfn llihIe Specific for Dyspepsia,
Heartburn. Gastritis ana all dis
eases arising from an impaired Di-
Gestive System. Write 10 Grover
Graham Co., Newbursh, n. y. for
pamphlet.
The times., 1898-02-18
8 IL HOURS.

All rail. via Pennsylvania Railroad,
Richmond and the {. * O. route, begin
ming February %. Leave Washington
Tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays, 4:15
p. m, from Sixth street station. Solid
train, comprising combination coach, par
Tor car, dining car and observation car
Tickets at Pennsylvania offices and depot
Fun information at c. & Q. ticket Offices
fel6. IS. .20, 1882, ,cm
The times., 1898-02-18
Mr. Hopfenmair's Suit.

A suit to recover 5000 damages was
filed by Lewis Hopfenmair against the
Washington Slaughtering and Cold Stor-
age Company yesterday. Mr.. Hopfen-
mair claims that he has been damaged
in the sum named through failure of the
defendant TO comply with the terms of
a certain alleged agreement calling for
the delivery to him of certain beef heads,
beef fat and the like.
The times., 1898-02-18
Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses We're yesterday is
Trundie and Clara Jennings Brunner
Richard Moley and Julia Bessie Parrish
Francis S. Rousseau and -Alwelda Mat
took, Godfrey Furgerson and Annie How
lit, Daniel Piffard and Pauline Arthur.
The times., 1898-02-18
Order a Case for SUNDAY,

Write or telephone 2154 and well send
q bottles of our delicious Champagne
or Ruby" Lager for only 81. Prompt de-
livery. Wash. Brewing Co. 4th & + ne
The times., 1898-02-18

Send us your clothes and we will re-
turn them like new. Charges strictly mod
crate.
BERMAN, THE ENGLISH TAILOR,
4o2 Ninth street northwest.
fell limo
The times., 1898-02-18
A DARING DEED IN A STORE
Two FoOtpads Rob Miss Chap
man of a Diamond Stud.
SHE HAD JUST REDEEMED 1T

The Thieves Attack Her in Heiden-
heimer's Pawn Shop and Take the
Jewel From Her Pocket Before
Eyewitnesses- Pin Recuy-
cred aud Arrests Made.
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The times., 1898-12-28


treatment of dyspepsia and all troubles
arising from defective digestion. including
rheumatism, that reproach Of the medical
profession. Professor Pictet had tank
into which he plunged whenever he wanted
an appetite. He was able to regulate his
desire for food according to the menu.
We have had the heat cure, dry and
vapor, to which the persons who have
become addicted to the Turkish bath still
cling because of the physical pleasure they
find in them. The dry heat was strongly
urged on the medical profession by Profess
sor Watson, scientific author, who fouad
that it was frequent cure for rheuma-
tism. 1t does not violate any of the ira
ditions of the profession that another emf
nent authority should urge the moist cold
cure for the same malady. How Professor
Pictet manages to take a plunge in tank
where the temperature is several degrees
below zero we do not know. 1t is possible
he allows himself to be frozen in a cake of
;ca
The times., 1898-12-28
GIVEN SUDDEN RICHES.
DIR. Parker Wins Twenty-Five Oil
Wells In Court.

Wheeling, W. Va, Dec. 27.-The deci-
sion and opinion of the Supreme Court OF
Appeals of West Virginia in the case Of
Parker VS.. Lauck's heirs and others make
an extremely wealthy man OF DIR. W. W.
Parker, who is at present a resident of
Richmond, Va.
The court gives to Parker a tract of
land containing over LOO acres, upon
which are twenty-five of the most valuable
wells owned by the Standard Oil Company.
The land is in Wetzel County, and its full
value has never been represented in the
Oil developments conducted there by the
Standard Company and other developing
concerns.
? Fifty years ago DR.. Parker's father was
register of the land Office for Virginia and
the doctor. then a young man, was a clerk
in the office. One of his duties was to
make out warrants for what were called
wild lands. He conceived the idea of lay
ing claim to some of the unclaimed land
in West Virginia, then part of the Old
Dominion. He accordingly made out a
warrant for 5000 acres and took with him
as equal sharers, ]. W. Horner and the
Rev. John Lauck. Methodist circuit rider.
Parker and Horner served during the Civil
War. and Parker continued to pay taxes.
His receipts were lost and the land passed
from him. but is now returned, increased
in value several hundred times.