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The times., 1898-12-30
HEIRS FILE A cAvEAT.
The Protest Against the Will of the
Late John HurOty.

Late John HurOty.
John NJ. Laskey, John T. Laskey and
Lulu Morris, claiming to be the only heirs
of the late John Huroty, yesterday filed a
caveat to the will of the latter, which is
dated January Is, 1894.
The will is now pending for probate in
the Orphans Court for the District. The
ground of protest stated in the caveat
are that the document purporting to be the
will of John Huroty is not in proper form
and was not executed when the testator
was of sound and disposing mind.
The times., 1898-12-30
An Old soldier,. Foot Crushed.

Car No. IA, Of the Brightwood Railroad Com
pany, jumped the track at the corner Of Seventh
Street and Sheridan Avenue northwest about 10
o'clock yesterday morning, and James Stevenson,
an old soldier, who was riding on the platform,
was thrown under the wheels in such manner as
to have his left foot badly crushed. He was
removed to the Soldiers Home Hospital.
The times., 1898-12-30

Remedy can always be depended upon and is
pleasant and safe to take. Sold by Henry Evans
Wholesale and Retail Druggist, 93S F Street
northwest. and Connecticut Avenue and Street
northwest, and l42s Maryland Avenue northeast.
The times., 1898-12-30
THE ALPHA MEDICAL.
ASSOCIATION,

Incorporated under the law, OF the District Of
Columbia,
Has been organized to benefit the citizens Of
Washington and is ready to enroll members.
The members are charged five 60 dollars per
ysr for membership.
This membership entities you to the services
Ct a physician or surgeon as the case may re-
quire. and to all necessary medicines and surgical
appliances for that year free OF charge.
This fee OF five (S5) dollars covers the head OF
the house. II the head Of the house is ''nln''
it will cost 25 cents per year, each, for his wife
and children Thus, II 4 man becomes a member
and he has 4 wife and three children, il viii
cost six 800 dollars for year foF the entiEe
family.
The association will employ the best Physicians
from both schools, Homeopathic and Allopathic,
and you may have your choice. You may visit
the Physicians office. or telephone one Of the
Physicians and the Physician will visit you at
your home.
The best of everything in the way of medicines
cient service given, as it will inure to the As
sociation's credit and benefit TO have prompt
service, which it guarantees
You are entitled to call and see the Physician
as often as you desire, or have him call on you
as often as needed without any extra charge
whatever Yol are in full benefits as soon as
your certificate is issued Will you sign as .
member?
For further information apply at the once of
the association.
G15 L st. N. w.
j. T. ELLIS, Manager.
Qfsce Hours-s:3o .. m. to p. m. Washing
tor, D. O.
dea-u,em
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AMONG AFRICAN sAvAGEs.
A Returned Missionary Delivers an
Instructive Lecture.

The method of missionary work among
night at the Vermont Avenue Baptist
Church by the Rev. R. L. Stewart. COZ
cred missionary from Monrovia, Liberia.
on the west coast of Africa.
The lecture. which was largely attended,
The times., 1898-12-30

This Store Will Be Closed
Monday.
At the Busy Corner
At the Busy Corner
The Last Remnant Sale OF '98

the month had
w All devoted the filling of holiday wants and
coping all while the OF
surprising Short lots
accumung And short lengths gathering quantities every
This week been wedding them out mark
ing There's department but what has the best OF
YOU add the intensity of todays
first lot Spring before
will be position buy them much less offer
They've straight from the hills of New
England the biggest mills Crisp and spck cottons
prints of goods They'll sale today
the time.
The times., 1898-12-30

cnn nm Drink and Drug Insbriates 70.
0uu uuU stored by the Kelley Cure. Au-
thorixed Institutes, 2l1 North Capt.
tol 1T, Washington. D. c.. and Greensboro. n. q
Write confdentialJ. 3e1.0
The times., 1898-12-30

There Are Trimming Odds to Be Cleared.
10 S Hercules III
@
10 is made OF n
of Il1l
A hird 10 S made up
in
the at
nd drom II
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
HIS TWO WIVES
SEEK FREEDOM.
One Asks Divorce, the Other AnnuI-
ment Of Marriage.
DEFENDANT IS IN THE TOMBS.
He IL Radcliffe, the Actor. Whose AS
sauit Upon Wife No. Started a
Shower Of ..Troubles-Rcferccs
Appointed in Both Cases.

NEW YORK. Feb. 2i--Justice Pryor, IN
the Supreme Court to-day. appointed John
r. Kinney, referee 20 take testimony IN
the suit OF Alice Delacey Ratcliffe against
Edward j. Ratclife,. for annulment OF
marriage He also appointed Samuel b.
Paul. referee IN the suit OF Caroline r.
Ratcline against Edward J. Radcliffe for
an absolute divorce. alimony, and support
THB TWO WIVES.
Caroline Ratclne swears that she was
married to the defendant in London on
August -. 1853. and that they lived TO-
gether for two years. She has son by
him. Edward Albert Radcliffe, who is
fourteen years old.
She claims that Radcliffe had since
the marriage with her entered into a
marriage with Alice ID. Ratclife.
Alice u. Radcliffe was married 70 Ed
ward J Radcliffe In Hoboken on August
q. 1891 She has had two children by
him. Virginia and Dorotha.
She asks for an annullment OF the mar
rage on the ground that he had wife
living Al the time of her marriage 10 him.
She also asks for an order legiumatiz-
ing the children.
PIGI-LISTIC PROPDNSITIES
Ratclife Is now In the tombs waiting
Che decision on account Of the reasonable
doubt
lie was sentenced 70 serve term or
six months In the penitentiary for as
rsulting Alice D. Radcliffe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
Hawaii Losing Ground Rapidly.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2f-The speech
Of Representative Johnson, of Indiana IN
the House on Tuesday vigorously anita
gonistic OF the annexation of the Ha-
walian Islands is believed by most Of the
members of that body to have had the
unqualified Endorsement of Republican
leaders, and especially Speaker Reed.
Indeed some OF the members go so tar
as to intimate that the presiding officer
had a complete understanding In advance
with the eloquent Hoosier statesman
that the speech should be delivered at
the proper time.
The applause which Mr. Johnson re-
ceived on all sides. together with the
comments that have been heard since.
creates a feeling IN the minds of the
Congressman that there is no chance
whatever this session for favorable ac-
ton on the annexation proposition.
II the matter goes over until a short
session II will certainly never be heard
of again. as Hawaii's most sangnine
friends admit IT is now or never.
And talk IS that If nothing can he ac-
complished before adjournment the Dole
Government is likely 10 become quite
shalSy. If serious trouble does not break
out i'm the Islands.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
Alive 70 the situation.

WASHINGTON. February 2i.-The Posi-
says:
While the President Is publicly ana
properly courselling the American people
20 display a sober and dispassionate Judg
ment In the present situation. this does
not mean that there Is any indifference
on his part 20 the full meaning OF the
events which have recently occurred. IT
can be stated that he Is extremely sollc-
itous lie has given the closest attention
20 every detail OF information which has
been officially communicated from Ha-
vans. Himself soldier who has faced
death IN battle he has fell the horror Of
the Maine disaster with a keen spirit ana
his grief FOR The unfortunate victims. as
well as his sympathy for the survivors
has been dcep and sincere.
Il IL true thai the President Is with
holding temporarily from Congress GER
tain information regarding the condition
OF affairs IN Cuba which Is Ia his posses
s!On. This Il done with no idea Of pre-
venting Congress from sharing with him
all the knowledge that has been gathered
from Official sources The present mo-
ment. however. Is considered inopportune
FOR It's trapsmittal 10 Congress The in
quiry into the causes that led To the de-
struction OF the Maine is OF more inn
poTance than a recital OF the conditions
IN Cuba. The loss OF nearly 300 men IL a
fact that comes directly home 10 the
American people. AID the oriein ~ that
f.aredy r. fhe FIRST hing 10 10 deiiaitciy
settled. When that has been discovered
the President win act. The prime ques-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
4 Native Industry.

There's nothing like leather" when ap-
piled 20 making suspenders according to
rho pattern manufactured by Mr.. George
W. Brooks. an ingenious leather worker
at Boydton. Mecklenburg county.
Tiey are his own invention and besides
being very durable and comfortable he
makes them very neat In appearance. Al
though he has been making them so for
about two months. he has sold 125 pairs.
They are soft and pliahle and SO ar
ranged that they adapt themselves to-
every attitude OF the body and the easily
slipping parts relieve the strain at any
one point no matter what the posture.
They have a peculiar comfort all their
own and they have become so popular
with all who try them that what was d
very small beginning bids fair 10 develop
into q large industry. Two valuable
points alone will commend them to every
man they do not pull of buttons and can
not slip from the shoulders. They are
light and strong and very substantial
They seem to mn long-felt want with
vcarers OF trousers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
Stole a Little GIRLS Hair.

MACON. GA. Feb. 2A--There was a
strange theft and singular proceeding at
the National Hotel in this city the other
night. Some enc stole several dresses
out Of a trL.k belonging to Mrs. Drum
heller Tn, trunk was IN one or the
Railways Of The hotel
Some one also took q pair OF scissors
ana cut off the cong curls of Gladys Car
roll -year-old girl who was asleep In
one of the rooms of the hotel II is pre-
sumed that the door OF the room where
she was sleeping was left unlocked and
that the same person who stole the
dresses cut the girls curls. The curls
and scissors were found lying near the
bed.
Cutting the curls was evidently and
simply piece of mischief. The little
girl had no idea who cut off her curls.
The dresses that were stolen were found
this morning in the possession Of ne
gro woman named Lola Scratching. She
says a white man gave them TO her last
night. The mother OF Gladys Carroll Is
the proprietress OF the hotel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
THE TERROR SAILS.
Her Saluting Guns Draw Immense
Crowds To See Her Go out.

NORFOLK. VA, Feb. -Special.-Not
since that fateful March day IN lo5Z whtn
the Confederate ironclad Merrimac steam
ed out OF the harbOr 10 Hampton ROADS,
where IL was TO strike blow "nicn was
20 make an enemy's heart stop beating
and 20 reyOlutionize the navies OF the
world. has such intense interest been
manifested I'm the departure Of q vessel
from the Norfolk navy yard. rs was THAT
which attend the passing out OF the ior-
midable fighter Terror this morning.
For twenty-five hours the irOnclad had
been lying at her wharf ready at d mo-
ments notice TO sail. Finally after
hours OF waiting and uncertainty that
notice came. At 10 minutes after 10 o'clock
Captain Ludlow received his orders 70
leave In five minutes the huge floating
battery had swung clear Of the dock ana
turned her nose toward Hampton Roads.
simultaneously a parting salute ot ele-
ven guns doomed from her guns. ana I'M
mediately that portion n the TWO cities
adjacent TO the harbor became strangely
alive. 1t was rs though hive Of bees
had been disturbed I'm their labors. From
their Offices, from their residences from
the streets. the people hurried 70 the
water side and IN less time than u takes
10 write ii the wharves were black with
curious and eager humanity NN'iy
available roof and window was occupied
but not a cheer broke the stiffness.
1t was az il one thought held every
mind and that thought-that there was a
possibility that perhaps this might be the
last time the brave little fighter would
steam down the Elizabeth. and that her
grim huge guns might be called upon 10
fulfill the mission OF death, for which
they were created. And so the throng
which lined the piers was silent.
But even more silent was the great en-
CINE OF war which was moving down
the harbOr. As she passed St Helena bat
terry the Eaters guns beloved out an
other salute this time OF seven guns, but
the Terror did not reply.
There was hardly ripple in the flag
that streamed from her stern. and not
movement among the hundred and nifty
sailors who crowded her forward deck,
watching with quiet eyes the slowly re-
cedlng shores.
The Washington steamer lying ~ her
pier whistled salute but the Terror
passed her BY with never sound save
the monotonous trickle OF the water
against her PROV. \ British tramp
rolled largely TO the monsters swell, but
did not dip her colors. Several tugs lying
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
RELIEF OF MAINE SUFFERERS.
The Administrations Views Embodied
i'm n Bill Introduced.

WASHINGTON. Feb. Representa-
tive Boutelie. OF Maine chairman OF mo
House Committee on Naval Affairs. intro
duced a bin late this afternoon providing
for the relief OF the victims Of tho United
states Battleship Maine
IL follows generally the lines OF the Sa-
moan disaster relief bill and is the result
Of several conferences IN tho committee
and emb0dies the views OF the admins
tratlOn.
The bill provides that the survivors Of
the officers and crew shall be paid for
losses incurred by them respectively, n
no case the reimbursement 10 exceed no
amount OF twelve months sea pay M
each. according 10 his rank. To tho wio-
ows or children or parents. or nearest
relatives Of the killed. shall be given
twelve months pay
In case OF death resulting from inlurf'
from the disaster within a year OF ~ "C =
currenCe, the same provision Is made. X
any arrears OF pay are duo inc dead ms
shall be given additional
Allotments which may have been made
I'm favor the relatives OF the deceased VIII
be continued Tor three months, proNdea
that the amounts are deducted from no
twelve months pay. No claim VIII %
allowed II not presented in two years
from time Of disaster.
The Secretary OF the Navy is given ths
discretion OF having the bodies removed
10 Arlington cemetery Tho relatives
who wish 81 may have the remains taken
10 their homes in the United states Ths
sum OF 5000. or so much as may ~
needed. Is appropriated Tor this puTposA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
IMPARCIAL DOESN'T TRUST US.
War-Likc Jttcranccs OF the Paper.
Minister Moodford'~ Banquet

MADRID. Feb. 2i-The queen Regent
to-day presided ar the Cabinet Council
which discussed the relations between
Spain and the United states.
The United States Minister. General
Stewart l.. Woodford gave banquet to-
day I'm honor of the new Spanish Minis
ter AZ Washington. Senior Polo s. Ber-
nabe. I'm addition 90 the latter the guests
included the Austrian. Russian. French,
German. Italian, Turkish Dutch and
British Ministers or charge a affairs and
their wives. and the Duke OF Neragua.
the lineal descendant of Columbus who
was the guest of the United states az
the time of the Chicago Fair and the
Premier. Senior Sagasta.
There We're also present Senior Moret
" Prendcrgrast the Minister for the
Colonies and bis wife. Senior Gullon, The
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Scnorita
Gullon; the Marquis IarcO. the intro
Queer of ambassador the Duchess ~
San Carlos the Marquis Waldo lglosia,
and the stan Of the United States lega-
ton
Much political importance was a.
tached here 10 the incident and the bau-
quet coupled with the peaceful utter
ances OF President Mckinley" accord
ing 10 scmi-otiicial report have been
"optimistically utilized boy the ministerial
press
But the Impercial to-day tokcs tho
Spanish government 10 task for its
apathy contrasted with tho patriotic
feeling OF the country" and warns tho
nation against the "hypocrtical Yankee
policy which really aims az the indopen-
dence OF cuba"
DOESN'T TRUST rs
Continuing. the impartial says.
President Mckinley may make and rc-
iterate protestations OF friendship and
pacific Intentions but bis actions contra
dict his words. While the President of
the United States is caiolng us with
words he unsheaths his dagger 20 stab ms
behind. While talking concord Doc utilities
his Sundays In unusual war preparations
at the docks and cancels the fIrioughs u
the marines. Can We trust those who ara
preventing the pacihcation OF Cuba and
fomenting rebellion and nubustering eN-
petitions. sending warships under the
preteXt Of friendship and preaching peace.
we must prepare FOR war There is no
time 20 acquire new warships 51t We
should no out Immediately what We have.
sending the Pelayo colon. Carlos Y and
Maria Teresa 90 follow the Amronte
Oquendo and Vizcaya TO cuban waters
and the rest OF tho fleet to guard iHe pcn-
insua. other policy than preparednrss ii
only 20 play the American game which
Is % exhaust our resources and gain Tho
independence OF Cuba without ri king
anything How long does inc government
mean 20 favor the American piansf How
long will the agonizing nation tolerate
the apathy OF the government
This from a semi-oficial organ is much
commented upon. Le Pals frankly dee 'ares
that Cuban Independence DIS imminent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25

near footed out a noisy greeting ana
goodbye, but the monitor PASSED silently
by them. At 1910 o'clock she had turned
tho angle at Lambcrts Point and disap-
peared from view.
At the time OF her departure. the Ief-
ror's destination was known only 70 we
department in Washington, the ofiicers of
the vessel did not know. Captain Luz
low had sealed orders which he probably
opened as soon as his ship passed thro"Fh
the capes. What those orders arc con
only be surmIsod. and a theory Is oniy
guess at best.
IL is thought her Instructions arc 20 pro-
coed either to New York or 20 Key West.
The chances seem equally In favor ~
either.
AT OLD POINT
NORFOLK. VA. Feb. g. Spociak-The
Terror IS still anchored az Old Point and
will certainly not leave tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
ACTIVITY IN THE ARMY.
Soldiers at Forts DriIe ;ni state
Militia Being Locke After.

ATLANTA. CA. Feb. 4.-Acuvity has
never been so great at Fort Mcpherson
as at the present time. The stir Is attri-
butable TO General Merritt"s arrival.
Everything Is in readiness to move the
regiment 20 any point that may be dcsig-
mated within few hours.
At Il consultation to-day between Colo
mel Cook. commandant OF the fort and
railroad officials, Colonel Cook was as
sured that the men could be transported
TO Florida within a night. Any reports
to the effect that the regiment is about
to move Is denied 10y the officers at the
fort.
General Merritt will go 10 the fort to-
morrow morning and inspect the troops.
The munitions OF war have been greatly
increased during the last few days.
General Merritt was seen tonight and
asked If his arrival in the city was an
indication OF immediate action on the
part Of the regiment
NO" said ne. 1t is part Of my duty
10 inspect each pest in my division every
year and / have come here merely as "A
part of my routine work II Is not a war
like move at an
ANNUAL TRIP DEFERRED.
SAN ANTONIO TEN. Feb. 2i.-An
order was received to-day from head
quarters suspending for the present the
orders sending the Light Battery X,
First Artillery, into the mountains on its
annual thirty days target practice.
The battery. consisting of four pieces
and 1GJ men. under command of Captain
Dilonback were to have started FOR the
artillery range I'm the mountains on
March lst, but last night instructions
were received TO keep the battery at Sam
Houston Fort until further orders. Col.
Louis il. Carpenter. commander of the
fort, stated that no reasons were given
for OBTAINING the battery al the post, say
ing that it was surmised that the artil-
lery was TO remain here 10 await the
arrival Of lnspcctor-General Colonel
Lawton. Colonel Carpenter had no
idea when the Inspector General was due
10 arrive Al this post
AT FORT THOMAS. t..--
CINCINNATI. O.. Feb. 2i-Under in
structons from Washington. Colonel
Cochrane commandant AZ Fort Thomas,
Ky. to-day issued orders. bringing the
men on rifle range at Culbertson, KY,
back 10 the fort New bayonets that
can also be used for trenching tools, were
issued to all the troops.
The men are daily undergoing fatigue
drill, and expect TO go TO Key West, in
stead of Charleston. ). C.,'a reported.
The First Regiment of the Ohio Ma
tional Guard, located here, is filing up
with recruits
EXCITEMENT AT LEAVENWORTH.
KANSAS CITY. MO, Feb. "A dis
patch from Leavenworth. Kansas. says
great tension exists al Fort Leavenworth,
caused by the receipt OF telegraphic or
ders TO have the entire command in
readiness TO move al twenty-four hours
notice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
MINNEAPOLIS Fl0ATED.
Ne Unusual Activity at League Island
The Hollands Trial Trip.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. A.-Tho United
States cruiser Minneapolis was success
fully noatod out OF tho dry dock AT tho
League Island navy yard az high lido
this evening.
The Minneapolis has been I'm dry dock
since last December. partly 90 avoid the
ice in the river and also 10 have neccs-
sary repairs made to her bottom.
Notwithstanding an reports 10 tho
contrary there is no unusual activity a
the yard beyond the extensive improve
ments that are being made Co tho back
channel which Is 10 be used as fresh
water basin for vessels OF tho navy.
The receiving ship Richmond. Is be-
seged daily by applicants for enlistment,
but very few are being taken.
Besides the Minneapolis there are now
AZ League Island the cruiser Columbia.
the monitor Miantouomoh. and The ram
Katahdin. an out Of commission at pres
ent There are also eight old monitors
at the yard AN OF them relics of the civil
war. but which could be- fitted mp quick
ly In case they were needed.
The monitors referred to are the ones
taken 20 League Island yard from Rich
mond about two years ago.
THE hollands TRIAL.
NEW YORK. Feb. 2i-rhc submarine
boat Holland. which was built by Lewis
Nixon. az the Crescent shipards. 800 Eliza
beth. y. j.. Is now lying On deep water
of that place She has not yet had trial
trip and Builder Nixon said he did not
known when it would take place. he said
that his firm had fulfilled its contract
nearly year ago. and that whatever was
done by the vessel would De under no
direction Of inventor Holland.
IL is understood that Mr.. Holland has
been working ON the machinery ~ The
boat for several months. and that he IS
now confident that the vessel can travel
under water.
Mr.. Nixon said to-day that ho did not
know whether the present relations boz
tween the United States and Spain had
anything 20 do with Inventor Holland
running the boat into deep water
Mr.. Holland said last evening that II
his boat proved the success no was suro
30 would he would allow the United
States to purchase her but would not
sell the Holland 90 amy other government.