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The times., 1898-12-03
THE MOORE BLACKMAIL CASE
SIIis Thought He Also Was to De
Attempted.

New York, Dec 2-The cross-examina-
tion of Martin Mahon, the complaining
witness against William E. A. Moore. ac-
cused of robbery in the first degree. was
continued this morning before Recorder
Goff and jury Mahon was on the stand
all day yesterday The story that he told
was not at all to the advantage of Moore
and the woman. Fayne Strahan Moore.
referred to as his wife by the defense,
and called the female. co-defendant,
known as Fayne Moore
Mahon testified that before leaving the
Moore's apartments. Moore and his wife
washed the blood from his face that was
caused by the wound Moore made on his
head with the revolver. Moore then gave
him a clean collar.
Lawyer Levy in cross-examination:
'sWhen Moore went to the bath room to
get hot water for your head, did he take
the revolver with him?''
"Yes"
"rhere was nothing to prevent your
making an outcry then?"
Mo-
But you did not?"
NO"
At this point the negro known as Ellis
came into court with an officer. Mrs
Moore paid little attention to him. He is
tall and well dressed and light brown in
color 1t is said his real name Is Eiso
and that he is a Cuban. He is said to be
Wall Street broker.
Mahon admitted that Moore walked
The times., 1898-12-03
Criminal Court Notes.

William Coleman. colored. was convict
ed of second offense of petit larceny
yesterday in Criminal Court No. /. Chief
Justice Bingham presiding. The Govern
ment was represented by Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Joseph Shillington. Cole
man was accused of stealing a wagon
load of coal from King G Son, in George
town. tr
In the case of the United States against
Richard Nichols, who is charged with
the larceny of gold watch, and whose
trial began in Criminal Court yesterday
afternoon, after hearing argument for the
defense the jury was respited until Mon
day morning
Walter Middleton, charged with vio-
ltaing the United States pension law.
when called for trial yesterday. with
drew his plea of not guilty and pleaded
guilty to the charge. Sentence was sus-
pended during good behavior and he was
released upon his personal bonds.
The times., 1898-12-03
APPRAISEMENT COMPLETED.
government Printing OHice Com
mission Makes It's Report.

According 10 the findings of the COM
mission appointed some time ago by the
Supreme Court of the District to appraise
the value of certain lands adjoining the
Government Printing Office. which had
been condemned for the purpose of per-
mitting the erection of an addition to
that building, the whole amount appro-
priated by Congress for this purpose will
not be expended
The commissioners filed their report
yesterday with John r. Young clerk of
the Supreme Court of the District, and
the total value of the property in ques-
tion aggregates only slS7, ,999 10, being ss7,-
W1.Sl less than the amount appropriated
by Congress. The total quantity of land
assessed is 55,o04 square feet, which is
appraised at about s3.S5 per square foot.
Copies of the report were sent District
Attorney Henry E. Davis and to Public
Printer Palmer.
The times., 1898-12-03
Tie Mortality Record.

Deaths were recorded at the local health
office yesterday as follows:
Minerva Beverly, 50 years; Mary Ann
Rider, 66 years; John ]. CougGh,an, &c
years; Mary L. Wilson, % years: Sarah
Taylor. % years: William A. EDley 40
years; George Richard Thompson years;
Rose Margret Dove, 80 years; Auberny NJ
Pellen; John A. Countee. 26 years; Clara
Thomas, years; James d. Lynch, 3
years; Jessie Johnson, 3 l-2 years: Harry
Thomas. years; Charles Roe. years;
Viola Thomas, ? years; Stephen J.. Kran-
thofer, l-2 years; Helen johnson, / year !:
Francis Albert Dumpsey. 10 months; John
Lewis Brooks. months; Joseph Lee, 3
months: Gertrude NJ. Clark, l l-2 months;
George Cemy Carter Is days.
The times., 1898-12-03
ARE TO Be INVESTIGATED
Char2es Commissioner
Wight and Col. Black.
CAPITAL RAILWAY TROUBLE
How the Two Municipal officials
Managed the Property-Piaces for
Their Friends-Mark Hanna Inter
feres-Ordcrs Revoked-GeOrge ii.
Harries in the Grisysoid Directory

One of the matters most interesting to
District people TO be taken up by the
coming session of Congress will be a reso-
luton TO be introduced early in the ses-
sion calling for an investigation of the
action of Commissioners Black and Wight
in interfering with the management of
the CAPITAL Railway Company.
1t was shortly after this action was
taken by the two Commissioners named,
and after an officer of their choice had
been installed in the management of the
road that the terrible accident of last
July. on the road. occurred. 1t is the
protest of the directors of the company
that if the old managem ment had been re-
tanned in control this accident would
never have occurred.
1t is known that Commissioner Ross
was very bitterly opposed 10 the course
taken by the other two Commissioners.
The directors of the road also made a
strong but Intellectual protest.
Shortly after the two Commissioners
had forced their management on the Cap
ital Railway the directors met and passed
Investigation. This resolution and con-
gressional resolution, which has already
been drafted, will be presented TO the Sem
ate early in the session by a prominent
Senator who is friendly to the interests of
the company.
1t is understood also that the railway
company is preparing 10 sue the District
for the full amount of the damages which
occurred under the management of the
two Commissioners. ]. ]. Darlington, the
attorney for the road, is known TO have
been very bitter in his denunciation of the
action ofsthe two Commissioners. and Il is
understood that he believes the road has
a good case for damages
Something OF the trouble which the
Commissioners and the Capital Railway
had over the installation of its under
ground system may be remembered. 1t is
alleged by the company that the two Com
missioners were acting throughout from
interested motives. and that this can be
proven. Several affidavits are to be pre-
sented with the congressional resolution,
showing concluslvely. It is asserted, the
motives which prompted the Commission
ers.
During the first months of the history
or the Capital Railway trouble. ii will
be remembered, President Griswold of
the Anacostia road, was a bitter opponent
of the new company and its system. He
alleged that the system was dangerous.
and that the horses which propelled his
cars were killed by its electric currents.
The times., 1898-12-03
THE BELT LINE RAILROAD.
Work of Placing the Electric Sys-
TEN to Begin Soon.

TEN to Begin Soon.
1t is the Intention of the management of
the Suburban Railway Company to begin
the installation of the underground cleo
trio system on the Belt Line as soon as
the system is completed on the lexington
Line. A positive statement that the Belt
Line is to have the rapid transit early
next year was madeIto a reporter of The
Times yesterday by one of the stockhold-
ers who is closely in touch with the af-
fairs of Mr.. Crosby and the Suburban
Railway.
The statement is also made that Mr..
Crosby will put the underground system
on the Anacostia road. This, however, Is
not verified by Mr.. Crosby. who refuses to
talk of his plans. The Suburban people
are doing everything possible to. hurry
the construction of the electric system.
The rails and conduit materials have been
ordered from five different steel companies
in order to hasten their delivery. 1t was
feared by Mr.. Saxton, the contractor, that
no one company would be able to deliver
the material fast enough, on account of
the rush in the steel trade this Winter.
The times., 1898-12-03
Inspector oi building. Rcpor,,.

John B. Brady the District inspector OF
buildings, yesterday made public his
monthly report for November, which
shows-the buildings erected here and their
cost, as follows:
Brick dwellings. q, s5SSOO frame dwell
linGs. T. $4,000; brick repairs, 80. $50 s54;
| frame repairs. 30, s., ,3S9; apartment houses
,. $4,000; dwelling and store. /. 5000
store and office, /, 5000; store, /, $500;
brick stable. i, $500; frame stable s2,575
manure pit, l. slO0; engine and boiler, 3
SoSS; furnace. !, $3.50; engine and boiler
vault, /. total $50; shed. brick. 2, ss7s
frame sheds, u. s2,ll0 Total, l57 struc-
lures, valued at s162. 459
The times., 1898-12-03
Lot of SI8 Suits, $40.

In this lot are the finest suits
dress suits of fine imported fancy
worsteds, fancy cheviots. and blue
and black serges and cheviots-in
both single and double-breasted
styles. They're tailored with fault
less precision-there's not a care
less stitch in any garment in the
lot. AT glance you can note the
stamp of perfect tailoring-the lit
tie details of fashion which only
high-grade garments possess. Til
lard's wholesale price for these
suits was sli-while the regular re-
tail price would be SIS. Our price.
$40.
The times., 1898-12-03

Pains in the chest when a person has
cold indicate a tendency toward pneu-
monia. A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound on
to the chest over the seat of pain viii
promptly relieve the pain and prevent the
threatened attack of pneumonia This
same treatment will cure lame back in
a few hours Sold by Henry Evans.
Wholesale and Retail Druggist, sss F.
Street northwest and Connecticut Avenue
and S Street northwest and 1923 Maryland
Avenue northeast.
The times., 1898-12-03
Lot SI7.50 oVercoats,
$40.

In this lot you'll find some of
the best overcoats that have come
to light this season. Fine kerseys.
black friezes. and heavyweight
light coiored coverts-all silk lined
throughout-with nobby plaid lin
ings. Tillard's wholesale price was
sl2-and the regular retail price
would have to be $3.50 Our price,
SO.
The times., 1898-12-03
Special salvation Army Nicotine.

Special meetings will be held this even
ing, tomorrow and Monday at the Saliva
ton Army Hall. No. $50 Pennsylvania
Avenue northwest, led by various we'll
known officers of the organization Capt
Robinson, late of Iowa, will conduct the
services. and among those present will be
Adjutant Owens and Lieutenant McAliis-
ter The latter will hold farewell meet.
ing tomorrow evening. Tomorrow's meet
ings will be held as follows: Holiness
meeting. II a. M; Christians praise meet
ing. p. m.; farewell meeting, p M
There will be special features at all these
services
The times., 1898-12-03
sued for Ten Thousand Dollar.

Mary Emma Wieneke, administrative of
the estate of George ii. Wieneke, who
was killed on the Metropolitan Railroad
company's tracks, at Twenty-sixth and
Streets, on April . last yesterday filed
suit against that company for $4,000.
In her declaration Mrs. Wieneke
charges negligence on the part of the Of
ficers and employees of the railroad, which
resulted in the death of George H. Vie
neke.
The times., 1898-12-03
Mems Suits and 0verCOats.
Lot of SIG Suits, s7.5O.

In this lot there are the most
elegant quality mems dress suits
fine cassimeres and cheviots-in
plain and fancy mixed effects.
They are lined with extra good
quality material-fulI faced-tai-
lored in the most superior manner
full of style as any suits made.
Tillard's wholesale price was Sill
and the retail price would be sls.
Our price, $3.50
The times., 1898-12-03
Boys and Youths Suits, Top Goats, Refers, Etc.
Youth S Suits, $3.50.

A lot of youths stylish suits. made
of fine all-wool cassimeres. in the mob
biest fancy mixtures. These suits are
cut with all the precision this maker
was famed for-have just as much
style and tailoring goodness as any
garments in the sale. Tillard asked IS
for them wholesale-and the retail
price would be s.. Our price. $3.50.
The times., 1898-12-03

Mahon's testimony as to Mrs. Moore's
visits to the hotel.
Detective John Cuff, the detective who
arrested Moore. and whom it is alleged
Moore assaulted. next testified regarding
the assault He SAID SToore struck him
three times. Detective Cuff said Mrs.
Moore was in bed when he entered the
room She was smoking a cigarette
Detective Mcknight then took the
stand He corroborated Cuffs testimony
about the arrest Of Moore.
The assistant district attorney then an
nounced that the State rested its case.
The trial was adjourned until Monday.
with the condition that the State might
call further witnesses if it desired.
The times., 1898-12-03
l2Ac for a lot of
Bows Flannel Waists.

And in conjunction with the sale of
the Tillard stock of boys clothing We
shall take from our own stock an i'm
mense lot of boys good quality flannel
waists-made of serviceabie quality
outing fiannel-strongly finished-and
just the waists for everyday wear-and
offer them at IL 1-2c each. Other stores
sell them as a great bargain at double
the price.
The times., 1898-12-03
The Charge Is Grand Larceny

Detectives Muller and Bauer yesterday
locked up William Mitchell on a charge of
grand larceny. The complainant appears
as Mertz A. WIlber, for Frank Samuel of
Philadelphia. The latter alleges that
1.5Oo pounds of Babbitt metal in two bar
reis were taken from the cable house at
Water and Streets on the first of the
month. The metal is valued at 500.
Mitchell will be arraigned in court this
morning to answer to the charge of the
larceny of the metal
The times., 1898-12-03
HE Is WALKING ON A WAGER
A Philadelphia Pedestrian Arrives
I'm This CITY

F-J-Raymond the Quaker City pedes-
yesterday afternoon. He is walking on a
wager of $1,000, made by bicycle club of
Philadelphia He started from Portland.
Me, September l, at noon, and his feat
was to walk to Washington, Chicago and
Cincinnati in 100 days, earning $500 on the
route over and above expenses
When he arrived here he had earned
already slS9, and was seven days and
twenty hours ahead of schedule time. He
has until December 10 at noon to earn the
81. He was accompanied by a cyclist
most of the way. whose office it was to
see that all parts of the contract were
carried out.
The times., 1898-12-03
Boys Top Coats, s3.49.

A lot of boys fine quality covert
cloth top coats, and also those of blue
kersey-with all the style and fine tai
loring that goes into the best of the
mems top coats-cut just like mans
have the nobby velvet collars and
are substantially lined. Tillards
wholesale figure was s650-and they
would retail at sS- Our price, s3.49.
The times., 1898-12-03
Youths Top Coats, $40.

AS stylish-as correct-as any top coat
you have ever seen. This lot is for
young men from II to 10 years old
and the top coats are cut just like the
older mems garments-have every lit
tie detail to make them perfect. Satin
sleeve Innings, and fine velvet collar
full satin piping. Tillard's wholesale
price was sl5-and the retail price was
S17. Our price SO
The times., 1898-12-03
All Wool Suits, 1888.

A lot of the finest of boys suits
the novelties which every mother who
takes pride in her boy will like
some of them are richly trimmed with
braid-some of them are In vestie
style. Not garment in the lot is
anything but high-grade. They are
splendidly tailored-with every little
nicely seen only In the most expensive
boys clothing. Tillard had to ask
Sc for them at wholesale-and the re-
tail price was 81. Our price, s3.ss.
The times., 1898-12-03
Cancers Cured With tut the Knife

All persons afflicted with tumors Of any Kind
should consult the cancer specialist Dr. Charles
Alien. Living witnesses testify TO his skill. An
experience of nearly forty years ensures success
Don't use the knife. il hastens death Patients
from abroad will be cared for in the Slnatarium
Don't allow your family physician to prejudice
you in this matter. Consider YOUR own safety.
and learn that there is one who can cur this
disease. while Others fail Don't delay SAM
TARIUM. 1890 @ st NV. noao-tf. era
The times., 1898-12-03
Itching. burning skin Di.ea..

relieved in a day. Eczema, Salt .Rheum,
Barber's Itch, and all eruptions of the
skin quickly relieved and speedily cured
by DR.. Agnew's Ointment. 1t will give
instant comfort in cases of Itching,
Bleeding or Blind Piles, and will cure In
from three to six nights. Thirty-five
cents Sold by F. S. S'Williams. Ninth and
F Streets; Edmonds & Williams. Third
Street and Pennsylvania Avenues.
The times., 1898-12-03
Lot $3.50 OverCOats,
$3.50.

Mems heavyweight light covert
cloth top coats-and also blue and
black kersey and beaver oyercoats
cut in the most correct style
with every little detail of fashion
to make them perfect. Some have
broad satin piping. and are made
with deep full facing. They are
made in the stylish short and me-
dunn lengths-cut full back-and
lined with good quality leatherine.
Tillard's wholesale price was $40
the regular retail price would be
$3.50 Our price. $50.
The times., 1898-12-03
All Wool Suits, S2.49.

A lot of boys finest all-wool suits,
in three different styles, any one of
which will please the most particular
parent, as well as the boy himself.
Choice Of vestie, double-breasted, and
REFER styles-made with all the care
and nicely that ever enters into the
workmanship of the best-made boys
clothing. Tillard wholesaled them at
ss.50-while the retail price would be.
SI5D Our price. S2i9
The times., 1898-12-03
In story and Song.

At Concordia Church, Twentieth and G
Streets northwest, Rev. P. A. Menzel, pas
tor, the Lutheran Young Peoples Union
will hold its fourteenth mass meeting on
the evening of Friday, December 9. at 1880
o'clock. The topic for the occasion will
be "Christmas in Story and Song" An
elaborate program is promised.
The times., 1898-12-03
Bike suits, 81.

Mems bike suits. made of stylish blue
mixed cheviots-with double military
seats outside pockets in coat and
2 hip pockets in pants-well tailored
unusually so for bicycle clothing. Til
lard's wholesale price was Stand the
retail price is IS. Our price. g.
The times., 1898-12-03
Men S pants, S9c.

Mems black cheviot pants and pants
of the neat striped cashmere and
cheviot sort-with patent riveted but
tons-made with every care-good
pants-else they wouldn't have been in
the Tillard stock. Perfectly tailored
and perfect fitting. Tillard's wholesale
price was sl.25-the retail price would
be sl.75. Our price, sec pair.
The times., 1898-12-03
Bike" pants, S9c.

A big lot of men bicycle pants. with
double military seats-perfect fitting
and nicely finished-made of good
quality cashmere, in the nobbiest ef-
fects. Tillard's wholesale price was
sl5o-and the regular retail price is 81.
Our price. sSc pair.
The times., 1898-12-03
Boys Knee Pants, I6c.

A lot of boys good. durable knee
pants. made of materials that are best
adapted to stand hard wear-just the
sort of pants a mother should put on
her boy 10 romp and play about in
well made and strongly re-enforced.
Tillard's wholesale price was 25c-while
they'd retail at soc. Our price. Ice a
pair.
The times., 1898-12-03
MaIcomb Hufty,. Petition Denied.

Justice Cole denied yesterday the petit
tion of Malcomb Hufty for mandamus to
compel Matthew Trimble. assessor for the
District of Columbia, to issue to him
statement Of taxes without first having
a 10 cent. war tax revenue stamp affixed.
The times., 1898-12-03
BOYS So Suits, Sl.25.

A lot of boys good, substantially
made wool suits. in a variety of pat
terms best adapted for everyday wear
with hs rough service-nicely finished
and the suits which Tillard whole
sailed at s2-the retail price of which
was give offer for 81 25
The times., 1898-12-03
Boys Refers, 1888.

A lot OF the best quality blue chin
chilla reefers-with large sailor collars
and some of them have storm collars
while others are finished with velvet
collars. All of them are made in the
most particular manner-just as styl-
ish as any boys REFERS made. Til
lard's wholesale price was Sand the
retail price s.. Our price, SOS.
The times., 1898-12-03
Lot $40 OverCoats, .
SI2.50,

Here is overcoat goodness for you
the best array-the most stylish
lot of garments ever shown in any
store. The highest-class garments
that clothier can produce-into
which has been put all the best
skill of the best sartorial talent
Patent beavers. finest kerseys.
English friezes. light whipcords,
and covert cloths. Some are made
with satin top and English wool
linings-and some are silk lined
throughout. No tailor ever turned
out better-fitting. better-made gar
ments at any price. Tillard's whole
sale price was sl6-and the retail
price would be SO. Our price,
$3.50.
The times., 1898-12-03
$50 suits go for SI4.oS.
Ladies 50 kersey capes, S..

A large lot of ladies fashionable
looking black kersey capes. 80 inches
long-full in sweep-with collars and
frouts edged with Thibet fur Swell
looking garments. that have enough
style TO satisfy the most particular
woman. Regular 80 value for %.
The times., 1898-12-03
$50 ker .ey coats, Sll.S.

lot OF ladies' stylish black and
tan kersey jackets. lined throughout
with SINNERS satin-in variety of
high colors-including the sleeves
finished with expensive mother-of-
pearl buttons-welt seams and notch
sieeves-garments that never brought
less than $40 before-go for s1Oss.
The times., 1898-12-03
Fresh lot Of ladies' coats, capes and suits for the
great sale of the Freedman stock
SIS and $50 suits 90 for So So.


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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-09
Do Not Give Up in De-
spair-There is Hope!

For ages it has been thought
that Cancer is incurabe, and
those 9, unfortunate as 70 have
this dreadful affection have con.
sidered themselves beyond nope o.
recovery. The doctors are ao-
solutely unable TO afford any re-
lief. and the poor sufferer might
we'll consider himself on the way
to an early grave.
1t is now easy 10 SEQ why the
doctors have failed to cure Cancer.
Their theories have been all wrong,
and hence their treatment mis-
directed. They have made the
mistake Of thinking that by cut
ting out the sore or ulcer, known
as Cancer, tho disease would be
gotter rid of, and the patient re-
stored to health. But the cruel
knife sccomplishcs nothing, for
the Canoecpromptly returns, andls
always moro viralent than before.
ls has been demonstrated, beyond
doubt, that Cancer is blood disease
and can not be cured by the surgeons
knife because H- Liood can not be cat
a;0dy.
"Serersi gears ago my wife had an
ulcer on her tongue, which, though an
noying, vas not regarded seriously at
frst. Itle.used 10 heal and began to
grow. giving her much pain. The doc
tors treated . .or quite u while hut
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-09
A FINE MINSTREL PERFORMANCE.
Vests Jubilee Delights Large
Audience Mt the Academy.

A better minstrel performance than
that given last night by William H.
Vests splendid organization has seldom
been seen in Richmond. The entertain
ment was first-class In every respect, and
there was not feature Of the lengthy
programme but what was deserving Of
praise. Richmond amusement lovers en-
ioy the fun-making Of clever Ministries,
and the large audience that greeted
Vests Jubilee last night amply testified
their appreciation of the performance,
for the entertainment was simply one
long laugh from beginning to END.
Mr.. West himself occupied the inter-
Iocutor's chair, and Tom Lewis, Carroil
Johnson. Charles Ernest, the Nreeze Bro
theirs. Mcmahon, and Koran on the ends,
ken. the audience laughing during the
entire first part. All Of the vocalists
were very good, and the celebrated Rich
ard 7 lose was forced to respond TO
several encores, and was then only al
lowed TO resume his seat upon the plead
inc, Of Mr.. West There was not a weak
snecialty in the olio. The great T'revollo,
the ventriloquist, astonished and delight
ed the audience with his wonderful au-
donations. ,.r ~,
The entertainment concluded WITH Mr..
west's original production, Remember
tho Maine" In this the deck OF battle
shin was shown, with the crew and off,
Gers and several well-known hgures IN
tho recent war were introduced, including
Cantain Sigsby, impersonated by MI.
West.