davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The evening times., 1898-10-12
Commissioners' Orders.

The Commissioners today ordered the
following work, to be done under the
assessment system:
Construct a sewer in Wilson Street,
eastward from Linden Street, abutting
lots g. TO- II and u, of block 81. and lots
II, IS, 10, 90 q and % of block IS; all
in the Howard University subdivision, at
an estimated cost of $40.
Construct a sewer in the south side of
l Street, between Ninth and Tenth
Streets northwest, at an estimated cost
of $780,
The Commissioners today directed that
the following work be done, under the
permit system:
Lay new cement sidewalk in front of
No. 81 Seventh Street.
Lay old bIuestone curbstone in front of
lots IA, Il, 4e and 43 to 50 inclusive at an
estimated cost of $3.50.
Lay cement sidewalk in front of Nos
3502 and 3504 Madison Street, at an estf-
mated cost of $1o4.
Lay 245 feet of 4-inch water main in
Sheridan Avenue west of Fourteenth
Street. 80
Repair bridge No. 81 crossing Rock
Creek near the line of Massac chusetts Ave
nue. extended, at an estimated cost of ST.
80.
Replace sewer in the west side of Elev-
enth Street southeast. between Pennsyl-
vania Avenue and the line of the alley in
square 972, at an estimated cost of 1922.
Construct sewer in the center of Fif-
teenth Street extended. between Kenesaw
Avenue and Grant Street, at an estimated
cost of S945.
The evening times., 1898-10-12
CONVICTS SENTENCED.
Two CuIprits Go to the Penitentiary
mt Columbus.

John Thomas alias John st. Clair con-
victed in Criminal Court No 1 of assault
ing William Boulden with intent to kill.
in June last, was this morning sentenced
by Chief Justice Bingham to five years
Imprisonment in the United States peni-
tentiary at Columbus, Ohio.
Charles alis John Dunkins. convicted of
larceny from the person, was sentenced
to three years in the Columbus peniten-
tiary Dunkins was found guilty of steal
ing pocketbook from Annie d. Goss
near the new Library building, last Au-
gust.
Justice Bradley. sitting in Criminal
Court. No. ,, imposed the following SEN
tences this morning on prisoners convict
ed during the week: Edward, alias
Bud Smith, false pretenses, two years.
William, alias John Young, petit larceny,
two years. Henry Mack, larceny from
the person. one year and one day. Ma
thanieI Arnold, eight years
Samuel Johnson, indicted for assault
with intent to kill, withdrew his plea of
not guilty and pleaded guilty to simple
assault, which was accepted, and he was
sentenced to six months Imprisonment
| in the District Jail.
The evening times., 1898-10-12
FRANCE ON HER METTLE.
An Expectation That Russia VIII
Stand by Her.

Paris. Oct ia prominent French
diplomat Is quoted in the Gaulois as
saying:
Russia is with US. and Emperor Will
Jams abandonment of his Egyptian tour
shows his desire not TO compltcate mat
ters Let US have a weil-defned policy.
and England will then be compelled to
speak plainly"
According to La Libre Parole. Foreign
Minister Delcasse has been informed
that his telegram to Major Marchand,
asking for report regarding his posi-
ton at Fashoda, has been delivered. and
the report should arrive in Paris on Oc-
tober IS. The paper suggests that
Frances best reply TO England would be
to ask for an international conference. to
settle the Egyptian question.
The Eclair declares that the French
people are on their mettle. and will un-
der no pretext permit a retreat pure and
simple.
I'VE should remain at Fashoda." the
paper declares, Notwithstanding the
threats of the British cabinet"
The Steele pointing out the fact that
the only way of communicating with
Marchand is through a British intermedi-
airy, shows Marchand's real position; and
adds: France will gain nothing by op-
posing the British project of uniting the
Cape Colony and Egypt.
The evening times., 1898-10-12
COMMANDER WAINWRIGHT.
Has nn Interview with the secre
tary of the Navy.

Lieut. Commander Wainwright came
to Washington this morning, and had
brief interview with Secretary Long, who
says the commander told him that the
board of which he was chairman, and
which was composed of the navigating
officers of the principal ships at Santa
go, except the navigator OF the New
York. had completed the work it was
ordered TO do by the department and de-
Iievered its report 10 Commodore Phil
ip. Secretary Long says the board was
appointed simply 20 locate the positions
OF the ships during the battle of July ).
Commander Wainwright says that 1t is
absurd to suppose that this board con-
sisting wholly Of junior officers. should
have undertaken TO c:iticise their supe
riors after the manner published in some
newspapers today. The board confined
itself exclusively to plotting the positions
of the American and Spanish warships at
certain periods OF the battle and made
only such comment regarding the lOca-
uons shown on the chart as were neces-
Gary to explain their findings. There was
40 disagreement whatever in the board
Gnd its members had no knowledge of
Any controversy between any officers.
The evening times., 1898-10-12
THE WoNDER-WEISS CASE
4 Famous VIII Contest About TO BE
Concluded.

The Wonder Weiss will contest. which
Equity Court, No. l, Justice Cox pre-
siding. since Monday, will probably be
concluded this afternoon. The case is
one of long standing, having been be-
gun in December, 1891, and has necessi-
tated the taking of hundreds of pages of
testimony.
1t was the reading of this testimony
last three days.
The case arises out of a will, said to
have been executed before his death in
1881, b. Leopold Weiss, who formerly
kept a restaurant on Seventh Street His
widow admits that she destroyed a pa
per signed by her husband and three
other persons, and containing. essential
ly, the provisions which the plaintiffs
contend were in the destroyed will. She
contends, however. that her husband was
deranged from the oVer-use of liquor,
and incapable of executing will This
the plaintiffs deny, and insist that the
will was properly executed, and should
be admitted to probate
By this destroyed will Mr. Weiss gave
the widow her dover rights legacies of
S2,5c0 each to the plaintiffs. George and
Amelia Wonder, two children, who lived
with him and of whom he was very fond,
and the balance TO his heirs.
Messrs. William F. MattingIy. Andrew
Lipscomb and Philip Walker represent the
plaintiffs and Messrs. A. S. Worthington
and Leon Tobriner the defendants
The parties to the suit are George Won
der and Amelia Wonder. infants. and
Mary j. Naeth, plaintiffs: Amelia Weiss
Charles Dismer Christian Xander. Kate
Arth, j. Anton Hurthman, Margaret
Hurthman and Timothy Vaeth, defend
ants.
The evening times., 1898-10-12
GET FLESH.
Get Strength, VfgOr, Clear Complex
ion and Good Digestion, Not by
Patent Medicine, But in Natures
Own Way

ion and Good Digestion, Not by
Patent Medicine, But in Natures
Own Way.
Any honest physician will tell you that
there is but one way to get increased
flesh; all the patent medicines and cod
liver oils to the contrary notwithstand-
ing.
Nature has but one way to increase
flesh, strength and vigor, mind and body,
and that is through the stomach. by
wholesome food, well digested. There is
no reason or common sense in other
method whatever.
People are thin, run down, nervous,
rate and shakv in their nerves simply
because their stomachS are weak.
They may not think they have dyspep-
sia. nut the fact remains that they do
not eat enough food or what they eat is
not quickly and properly digested, as 1t
should be.
DR.. Harlandson says the reason is be-
cause the stomach lacks certain digestive
acids and peptones, and deficient secre-
ton of gastric juice.
Natures remedy in such cases is to
supply what the weak stomach lacks.
There are several good preparations
which will do this, but none SO readily as
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, which are de-
signed especially for all stomach trou-
bles and which cure all digestive
weakness on the common sense plan
of furnishing the digestive principles
which the stomach lacks.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets give perfect
digestion First effect is to increase the
appetite and increased vigor, added flesh.
pure blood and strength of nerve and
muscle Is the perfectly natural result.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the safest
tonic known and will cure any form of
stomach trouble except cancer of the
stomach May be found at druggists at
SO cents for full-siZed package or direct
by mail from Stuart Co, Marshall, Mich.
ocl01214
The evening times., 1898-10-12
THE LEE INQUEST.
Eugene POweII Is Held for the
Grand Jury.

The inquest over the body of Patrick
Lee, who was murdered on Wednesday
night, was held at the Sixth precinct po-
lice station this morning al II O'Clock.
Deputy Coroner Glazebrook was the first
witness examined. He gave detailed de-
scription of the wounds. He said there
was no doubt that death had been caused
by a cut in the neck, which severed sew
eraI arteries. The wound was about ,
inches deep.
John Lewis, the next witness, testified
that he was with the dead man on the
night of the murder.
They attended a dance together. he said.
and he met the prisoner. Eugene Powell.
and several of his friends at the corner of
Seventh and o Streets. They had sCme
trouble here Powell and his friends were
Guarrelsome. One OF the men took
| Lewis cane away from him and struck
him across the face with it.
The crowd walked up Seventh Street
| toward P Street About midway the
| block Powell turned and stabbed Lee anC
| then ran off.
Clifford Fantroy, who is held as an ac-
cessory To the murder. was the next wit
ness He testified that he met Powell or
| Grant Avenue near the latIerS home. al
| about l o'clock Tuesday morning Powell
| asked Fantroy to come with him saying
| that he had cut Patrick Lee Oh Seventh
| Street.
A number of other witnesses testified
| Powell took the stand in his own be
1 half. He said that he heard that sew
! eral young men were beating a friend oi
! his at the corner of Seventh and c
| Streets. He and companion rushed tC
! the place whence the noise seemed Il
| come. He ran into 4 crowd of men ant
! he heard some one cry out that he va:
| cut He did not know who did the cut
| ting. he said. He had not struck a blow
| himself.
| He went home and changed his clothes
| and then went out into the country neal
| Brightwood where he said he expected
| 10 get work After a short consulta
| ton the jury decided that
| Patrick Lee met his death Monday
| night. October II, at the hands of Eu
! gene Powell, and that he be held by tn,
| police until the grand jury can take prop
| er action
| Powell was taken to Jail this afternoon
| in company with Fantroy, who will b.
| held as a witness.
The evening times., 1898-10-12
DISEASE IN THE DISTRICT.
The Health Officer Makes His Week
ly Report.

The weekly bulletin of the Health De-
partment of the District, issued this af-
ternoon. shows that during the week
there were III deaths. as compared with
LOG during the week before. Sixty-three
of the decedents We're white and IS were
colored
At the close of the last report 1O4 cases
of diphtheria were in quarantine. Dur
ing the week y new cases were report
ed and 81 cases were discharged, leaving
ll5 cases in isolation in 81 premises. At
the close of the same report IS cases of
scarlet fever were under treatment. Dur
ing the week ~ new cases developed and
were discharged. leaving 70 cases under
treatment in 81 premises.
The annual death rate was 205g per
loo inhabitants, against 1867 by the
last report. The rate for the whites was
III, and for the colored 1888. i.
An increase of ) deaths from disea ses
of the heart is noted. and ! from dis
ease of the kidneys A decrease of in
the mortality from diarrheal diseases was
noted and a decrease of in those OF
the nervous system EaH
OF the zymotic diseases there were G
fatal cases of typhoid fever. II of diph-
liberia, ] of scarlet fever and / of whoop-
| ing-cough
The evening times., 1898-10-12
AWAITING TRIAL.
Eight Prisoners in Jail on Charges
Of Murder

There are eight prisoners in jail under
indictment for murder awaiting trial dur
ing the present term of the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia. In view of
the steps taken by the Supreme Court of
the United States in the cases of Strathers
and others, Henry Z. Davis. United States
attorney for the District of Columbia
said this morning that none of the pris-
oners charged with murder will be put on
trial until a decision has been handed
down by the higher court. In the event
that the construction of the law. as de-
fined by Mr.. Justice Shepard, of the Court
of Appeals, who handed down a dissenting
opinion in the Strathers case is affirmed
then a new trial for the murderers under
sentence viii be ordered.
On account of the general interest in the
questions of law upon which the Supreme
Court is called to pass Mr. Davis expects
that a decision will be rendered as early
as possible.
The evening times., 1898-10-12
A Floating Wreck at Sea.

Baltimore, Oct. 12.-The barkentine ].
b. Rabel, which arrived yesterday from
Pensacola, passed wreck bottom up Oc-
tober 6. in latitude 1920 and longitude
T.SS. The vessel was apparently one of
200 tons register. Her metal was in good
condition. 1t is supposed she was a bark
or barkentine. The vessels rudden was
gone. Lumber was seen adrift for miles
before and after the wreck was sighted
The evening times., 1898-10-12
RETURNING FROM PORTO RICO
Troops Designated by Gen. Brooke
to Return Home.

The following troops have been desig-
mated by Gen. Brooke to return to the
United States from Porto Rico: Third
Illinois, Sixth Massachusetts,, Third Wis
eonsin, Sixteenth Pennsylvania. Fourth
neers, Companies C and Z, Third Artil-
lery; ID. of Fourth Artillery, and d of
Fifth Artillery. The War Department has
issued orders for the return of these
troops in accordance with Gen. Brooke's
designation
The evening times., 1898-10-12
Lansburgh & Bro.
%.%s+.%

We're turning page after
page m our Book on Bargains,
and each chapter proves more
interesting than its predeces-
sor. This time IT'S all about
an exceptional offering in ALL
wool French Dress Serges.
OF course they're every thread
al wool, and we can safely
recommend them for their
good wearing qualities
well show you a big range of
colors, such as Cardinal, Gar
net, Brown, Cream, Myrtle,
Gray, and Navy. We have
these goods for your inspection
on a big table IN our center
aisle, main building, and you'll
read on a huge placard: A
Big Drive in AlI-wool French
Serges,
The evening times., 1898-10-12
De.uerado sent to state Prison.

New Brunswick. ". j.. Oct. i2-Seven
years in State prison was the sentence
imposed upon Charles AspinwaIl by JuGGe
Woodbridge Strong yesterday afternoon
Aspinwall is a desperate character. lie
held up and robbed a man in front of the
Middlesex County courthouse, and at
tempted TO shoot a policeman when ar
rested. Later he escaped from the county
iail.
The evening times., 1898-10-12
CALLS FOR DREYFus PAPERS.
His Counsel Desires to Examine
Documents in the Case.

London, Oct. IA dispatch from Paris
to the Exchange Telegraph Company says
that Maitre Mornard, who will represent
Dreyfus in the revision proceedings before
the court of cessation, has applied TO NJ
Alphonse Bard, the reporter of the orig
inal proceedings for authorization, to ex-
anime the documents in the Dreyfus case.
The dispatch also says that the council
of the Legion of Honor, acting at the in
stigation of the minister of war, will
shortly deliberate upon the case of Major
Count Esterhazy, with view of his dis
misSal from the army.
The evening times., 1898-10-12
VICTIM OF FOOTBALL.
Lockjaw and Death Resulted From
an Injured Finger.

Philadelphia. Pa, Oct. 12.-Earl Shoe
maker, fifteen years old, of 81 Pearl
Street Camden, died last evening from
lockjaw. About two weeks ago. while
playing football, he had finger crushed.
Six different physicians vainly tried to
save his life.
On Saturday last the ewly-discovered
tetanus anti-toxin was administered, but
muscular SPANS increased, and the heart
pulsations became weaker. Two persons
were required to be constantly at the
boys side to hold him.
The evening times., 1898-10-12
PETITION FOR A RECEIVER.
Complaints Against the EIectrO1ytic
Marine Salts COMPANY

Portland, Me-, Oct. PA bill has been
filed in the supreme judicial court pray
ing that receiver be appointed for the
Electrolytic Marine Salts Company and
the assets be divided. The petitioners, one
of whom is Nelson Edwards, of New York
set forth fraudulent attempt TO obtain
money.
A motion was filed praying that Arthur
B. Ryan, president. ct al, may be ell
joined from paying out any money or
property belonging to the company.
The evening times., 1898-10-12
CONSTITUTING THE TARIFF LAW.
Took Effect When Signed and L.
Not Retroactive

Boston, Oct. 12.--According to a decision
handed down by Judge Colt, of the United
States Circuit Court, the Dingley tariff
law went into effect at 406 p. m. on July
"a, 1897, the moment the act was signed by
the President, and, it is not retroactive in
its operation.
This is against the contention of the
Government that the act covered the
whole Of the day of July "a. The matter
on trial was the United States VS.. Hazer-
ick, Richards & Co.
The evening times., 1898-10-12
SUSPICION OF MURDER.
Dead Man Found With u Bullet |
Hia Head.

St Joseph, No, Oct. 12--The dead body
of a man was found in skiff- which was
captured floating down the river. two
miles below here yesterday.
A bullet wound in the head indicated
that murder had been done, but there
was nothing to give a clew to the mans
identity.
The evening times., 1898-10-12
Hasten the Evacuation.

The American military commissioners
al Havana have also been instructed to
hasten the evacuation Of Cuba by the
Spanish forces as rapidly as the limited
transport system of impoverished S-ain
will permit.
The officials OF the customs and reve-
nue. divisions of the Treasury Depart
uent are making unusual efforts to pro-
vide customs and revenue systems for
Cuba by the time formal possession Is
taken of the island, on December j. In
addition to the adoption OF rules and
regulations for these important functions
in Cuba many customs and revenue Of
hcials will have TO be appointed.
II is understood that Secretary Gage
has prepared a partial list OF officials for
the future Cuban revenue and customs
service, and that the prospective officers
are well-known Republicans, who will be
appointed by and with the consent OF
the President, regardless of the civil
service laws or any thing else except
party fealty and campaign work.
The evening times., 1898-10-12
DIED.

KELLY-On October 10, 1898, JOHN E. KELLY.
beloved father Of John T.. and james ii, Mary and
Martha Kelly.
Funeral Thursday, October 13. at 2:3O, from 45
G. street northwest Friends invited Item
The evening times., 1898-10-12

A lot of the seasons newest winter
jackets-made OF fine tan kersey and
beaver-which are intended TO sell at
sloIwin SO 4si1n5 be ,sa offered as a sDe- S7.50
The evening times., 1898-10-12
THE AMERICAN PROGRAM
Our Sovereignty in Cuba Will
Begin Oh December 1.
MUST QUIT THE ISLAND
4 Great Army of Occupation Will
Be Landed at Strategic Points to
Enforce the Demands of the Amer
lean EyacEatiGn ComnisSion-Thc
appointment of Customs Officials.

The American Evacuation Commissioners
at Havana, acting under direct and posi-
tive instructions from the Secretary of
War, will today notify the Spanish au-
thorities there that the American Govern
ment will assume full control of the is
land of Cuba, from end to end. on De-
cember /. 1898
On that date American officials will take
full and formal charge of all the ports,
custom houses. revenue establishments
and other public offices. under the general
direction and authority of the American
military commander of the island.
IL was stated at the War Department
that in the northumberland November
and December 1.-The landing in Cuba of
the American army of occupation would
be accomplished. The troops will not be
landed in large bodies, as was the case
at Santiago. but the transports will move
by easy stages and land the soldiers in
regimental or brigade commands.
The first expeditions, according to the
present program. will be placed ashore on
the western coast of Cuba, at points to
be selected by the board of officers re-
TO the arrival of the troops the camp sites
and garrisons will be selected, hospitals
established, commissary and quarter
master depots will be in operation and
other arrangements completed for the
care and comfort of the soldiers. -
May Improve Things.
Secretary Alger and his subordinates
Will endeavor to profit by the object les
sons Of Incompetence and neglect given
during the war. 1t will be their m,
therefore, TO make as good a showing as
possible for the army of occupation N
Cuba. Hence there Is great activity and
hustle in the cGmmissary, quartermaS-
ter's and medical departments of the Wan
Department in preparation for the forth
coming occupation of Cuba
Commissary depots are already being
opened in different parts of the is and ana
large supplies of food will be shipped tc
Cuba as soon as possible. In like man
ner advance cargoes of quartermaster' :
stores will be sent there.
Ii is understood that the transfer OF
Gen Lees corps, the Seventh, from Sa-
vannah to Cuba. regiment by regiment
will begin early in November. regardless
OF the Spanish evacuation. The program
Of American occupation provides for the
presence in the island of large fore OF
American troops before December l, sc
that should there be clash or fr.c;ior
when this Government takes formal pos
session of the island. there Will be troops
enough, at points of vantage, 10 sustain
the American officials by force. if neces'
sary No serious trouble Is anticipated
but the War Department officials intend
To act upon the ounce of prevention
theory
The evening times., 1898-10-12

Ladies black cheviot serge suits.
which are man tailored in fauitless
fashiOn-jacketS are silk lined-fash-
ionable in cut-prJperly finished-skirts
desirably wide-iined and bound prop
eriy-which are well worth S4 mn
The evening times., 1898-10-12

Ladies handsome brocaded satin
skirts. in a large variety of the richest
designs-which are tailored in the most
painStaking manner-wfth that certain
mark of exclusive style found only in
the highest-grade garments well
worth so. will be offered CL 90
The evening times., 1898-10-12
-Hechts' Greater Stores.
Worth shines from the
suit and skirt showing.

Ours is a showing that does us
proud-comprfsing as IL does every
newest fad of fashion-every style and
exclusive effect that could possibly
find favor in a woman's eyes
Many of the new styles are exclu-
Sive with us-not to be seen elsewhere.
We have makers working exclusively
for us-whOse entire productions we
contrOl-a fact which explains for
much of the superior excellence OF our
garments.
The novelties in ladies' outer gar
ments are here in rich array-thOse
styles which strike a responsive chord
in every feminine heart-but which
have been exorbitantly high IN price
until We took the matter in hand-and
with our splendid organizatiOn-and
perfect control of the worlds markets
brought them TO you at prices that
have hitherto been thought impOssi-
BILE
Here we give you some hints of the
newest arrivals for your notice:
The privilege of having purchases
charged is freely extended TO every
one-take advantage of it.
Ladies' well-made skirts of figured
briiliantine. that are well lined and
carefully bound with velvet-as perfect
fitting garments as any in the store
and very good value at $50 q 90
will be offered at......-..-....pIsO y sO0
The evening times., 1898-10-12
Our New Credit Way.
Giving Great Bargains

Made of a rich quality of bro
caded satin. cut with the new flare.
They're perfect in set, and are
full width. Lined excellently -
every seam Is bound.
Worth SO Cash or Nj uA
Credit Observation-Disclosures