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The times., 1898-02-18
DEFYING MILITARY RULES
Witness Refuses to Answer Queries
PrOpounded in Court Martial.
A Former Attorney of Capt. Carter
Bases His Rights on the
COuntry's "wtse Laws"

! Savannah, Feb. 17.-Witnesses who re-
/ fuse to answer the questions Of Judge
/ Barr in the trial of Capt. Carter are be-
/ coming more the rule than the exception.
/ Since Capt. Paulson set the example sew
! eral witnesses have appeared who pre-
ferred not to reply to the prosecuting at
torneys questions and plainly told him
so.
Such a witness appeared this morning
in the person of William p. Hardee, an
attorney. He not only refused to reply
to the questions of the Judge advocate in
the manner that official expected, but
told him it was none OF his business to
inquire into his personal affairs. The que
ries and answers wess so unexpected as
to cause a sensatio1- Hardee left
the witness stand exeiteaIs and the pros
ecutor's attorneys dEd nes have the op-
portunity of asking Vim . question had
they wished it,
During "A recess the Judge advocate and
the attorney had conference and the
breach between them was healed. 1t
turned ont that the witness had miscon-
strued the question of the attorney
The court took up most of the day list
ening to evidence In connection with the
charge against Capt. Carter of giving
false testimony i'm court last March in the
case of Brown W. The Atlantic Contract
ing Company.
Mr.. Hardee represented the plaintiff in
this case. He refused 10 narrate Capt.
Carter's testimony in the case. and the
refusal was the cause of his leaving the
stand so hurriediy.- The attorney, before
going on the stand, shook hands with
the judge advocate, and he and the wit
ness got along beautifully for a time.
Then came u serious break.
Do you remember the testimony of
Capt Carter at the Brown trial?'' asked
the judge advocate.
Yes sir
VIII YOU please state it?"
Il decline to do So
ION what grounds"
Because the wise laws Of this country
permit me to do So.
VIII YOU please instruct me on that
Iaw?''
II have only been practicing a short
time and cannot do so just now
Il should be glad TO find it."
II repeat | have only been practicing n
short time and am content to rest upon
the statement already made
When you took the oath as member
OF the bar did you know what IT was?"
That is none of your business"
THAT will do interrupted President
Otis. "Gou need not answer unless YOU
choose to-
The times., 1898-02-18
For TRAINING SCHOOLS.
One for White and the Other for
Colored PuDilS

Mr.. Mcmillan yesterday gave notice to
the Senate of Two amendments TO the
District appropriation bill.
The first provides for the purchase of
a site and the erection of building
thereon to he used as a manual training
school for white children, s150000 being
appropriated therefor.
The second provides for an appropria-
tion of $l00. 900 for the purchase OF Il site
and erection of buildings for a similar
school for colored children.
Mr.. Mcmillan also gave notice of an
amendment 10 the same bill providing for
the lighting of Fourteenth street from
Florida avenue to Whitney avenue.
Mr.. Mcmillan also presented the follow
ing resolution:
Resolved, That the Com missioners of
the District OF Columbia be directed 10
communicate to the Senate the number
and location of apartment houses con-
tanning more than twenty-five rooms
each, in The District of Columbia, with a
fun statement as TO the provision made
in each case to secure the safety of hu-
man life in the event Of a panic or fire.
Mr. Proctor gave notice of amendment
10 The District appropriation bill pro-
Niding that $4,000 be appropriated for
completing, grading, regulating and pav-
ing Kramer street between Sixteenth
and Seventeenth.
The times., 1898-02-18
MADDOX ASSAILS lands
Not Fit To Be a Congressman. He
Says.
The Georgian Attacks the Indiana
Mah's Boston Speech-The Bank.
ruptcy Debate.

The House debate on the bankruptcy
bill was begun yesterday by Mr.. Moody
of Massachusetts, in twenty-minute
speech in favor OF the bin and in opposi-
tion 10 the amendment offered by Mr..
Underwood, of Alabama. The amend
ment WAS against the involuntary provi-
sion OF the proposed legislation. In the
course of his remarks, Mr. Moody said
that the bin would help 10 restore pros
peri;y.
MIR. Settle, OF Kentucky replied to MIR
Moody and commented on the delay of
the majority in bringing the matter 10 the
attention of the House. He gave the
House to understand that il must accept
the substitute bin 10 he offered or have
10 biH al this session.
Judge Maddox, of Georgia. i'm an argu-
nent against the bill attacked Mr.. Ian
dis. of Indiana. for his speech before the
MiddleseX Club. of Boston. and said that
Mr.. Lands was not fit to be a member of
the House. Mr.. Bartlett, of Georgia at
tackled government by injunction.
Others who spoke on the bin were
Mr.. Mccall. of Massa Chusetts: Mr.. Par
ker. of New Jersey. and Mr.. Dolliver. of
Iowa. in favor of il. and Mr. Sparkman,
OF Florida. against the measure.
The times., 1898-02-18
New York Cotton Marke.
SONS OF ITALY DANCE.
The Twentieth Annual Bali of the
Ifalinn BeneHOIPnI Society
1927 T street.


The twentieth annual ball of the Ital-
ian Benevolent Society attracted q large
gathering of the sons and daughters of
Italy last night to the National Rifles
Hall:
The various committees in charge of
the pleasure of the evening Were COM
posed of the following members. each of
whom wore a badge of the Italian coIors.
red, white and green: Arrangements
committee, Salvatore Desio. chairman ::
G.. Ferrero. assistant: +. S. Gull, secre-
tary. Floor committee, G.. Riani. chair
man: Frank +. Ghiselle, assistant chair
man: l. Geraci di Cir. SilviO Giovannetti
S. l.. Phillips. S. Bonini, G.. Cato. Re
ception committee. F. S. Gulli, Angelo
Ghiselli. +. Cristofani. G. Arancio. Bar
room committee. r. Smi, chairman; a
Giovapnoni. s. Giovannetti. G.. Chiaven-
tone. A. a. Massino. G. b. Zerega E.
Chelini Door committee, p Caruso. A.
Pavarini, S. Spineli. Supper committee.
/. Geraci, A. Chicca. Supper hall com
mittee G. Paroni A. Bargagni A. Fer
anti. G. La Cava, a. Costa, N. Del Gros-
so. A. Cafferata..
Besides the several hundred members
present. the guests included Mr.. Else
man. the Italian consul. and the mem-
bers of the Italian Beneficial societies of
Baltimore.
The times., 1898-02-18
DIR. WURTH'S OPINION
OF the New Discovery i'll Medicine
a ltrmar kahIy Successful Remedy
for Dyspepsia, Indigestion and
stomach Troubles.

DIR Wurth, in commenting on recent
discoveries in medicine. said: There is
Eone which is certain 10 be so valuable
and far-reaching IN benefit as Stuan's
Dyspepsia Tablets. the new stomach
rsmeoY. 1 say far-reaching. because peo-
lie little realize how important a sound
stomach and vigorous digestion is to
every man. woman and child.
indigestion is the starting point of
consumption, heart disease, BriSht's dis
ease, diabetes. nervous prOStra ton, liver
troubles. Why is lhls sog Simply be
cause every nerve. muscle and tissue in
our bodies Is created and nourished from
the food we cat. If that food is, by rea-
son of : weak stomach. cOmpelled 10 lie
tor hours, sour. fermenting mass OF
half-digeFted food, il poisons the
blood and the nervous system, creates
gas, which distends the stomach and
bowels. causing pressure on the heart.
lungs and other organs, and seriously
impeding their action
He says, further, the point 10 direct
attention is not To The nerves. nor heart,
Ior lungs. nor kidneys. but the stomach,
the first cause OF all the mischief
THE remedy TO use for indigestion and
weak stomachs is not some calhaItic
but a remedy which viii digest the food.
increase the flow OF gastric juice. absorb
the gases, and StuaTt's Dyspepsia Tab
lets will accomplish exactly this result
In any case OF stomach trouble because
these tablets are composed of the di-
gestive acids. aseptc pepsin. Golden
Seal and bismuth, pleasant To taste. and
not being patent medicine, can be used
by anyone with perfect safety. | believe
Stuari's Dyspepsia Tablets viii cure any
form of indigestion and stomach trouble,
except cancer OF stomach.
Fuil-sIze packages OF Stuarts Dyepep-
sla Tablets are sold by drugg lists at 30
cents. A book on stomach diseases, To-
getheI with thousands of testimonials,
viii be sent by addressing Stuart Co.
Marshall, Mich. fe14, ,l6,lS
The times., 1898-02-18

When the children are
hungry. what do you give
them? Food.
When thirstyf Water.
Now use the same good
common sense, and what
would you give them when
they are too thin? The best
fat-forming food, of course.
Somehow you think of
SCOTS Emulsion at once.
For a quarter of a century
it has been making thin
children, plump; weak child
reD, strong; sick children,
Healthy.
ses. and 81. 90. all druggists
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists. New York.
The times., 1898-02-18
A Pneumatic Tube Bill.

Mr.. McLaurin yesterday introduced a
bin in the Senate. the purpose of which is
10 authorize the District Commissioners
10 grant permits TO the Batcheller Pneu-
matte Tube Company TO eXcavate the
streets of the city, under proper rules.
The first line of tubing To be laid by this
company Will be from the Government
Printing Office 10 the Capitol along New
Jersey avenue and from the Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad Station 10 The new
city postofiice.
The times., 1898-02-18

Apparently there is to be just such a
movement in Brooklyn Rapid Transit
from now as the public has Witness
ed in the other Tammanys in the past
weeks. The same crowd that has been
carrying on the great bunco game in
metropolitan and Manhattan yesterday
made its appearance in this stock. The
reason given for its strength was what
is alluded to the favorable results of
the commencement of the service over
the Brooklyn Bridge. Any reason, or
anything Matched up a reason, for the
occasion would have served as well. The
Tammany crowd is tired of Manhattan
and Metropolitan and realizes perhaps
that the milk is all out of the public on
this particular fake The temper of both
these stocks during the last few days
has been bad looked at from the stand
point of man looking for a good thing.
There has been a great drop in them, and
there seems no reason to believe they
could be coaXed upward again without
the expenditure of considerable cash.
Brooklyn offers what they believe to be
u shining mark.
The times., 1898-02-18
WHEAT STILL ADVANCING.
Market FIuctuates With May Prices
From 1O5 Ia 1O6 L.

Chicago. Feb. 1.-THE best price for
wheat today was made at the opening
the range being from lGj to 10s IL for
May. The market WAS unsettled with
frequent fluctuations. The Letter inter
est bought wheat for February delivery
and was supposed TO have sold for Nav
and July, although they denied doing
anything in these options.
Cables We're higher, both Liverpool and
continental. but nothing in comparison
with the advance here. Western receipts
are still ahead of last year. but show
quite a decrease from what they have
been.
July wheat closed at 14c. discount from
May, the latter option being &c. higher
here than in New York.
The times., 1898-02-18
CALLED MCKINLEY A TRAITOR.
Not TO the Country, But to Tcnsts
of MetAOlikm.

New Brunswick, NJ J.,sFeb l7.-Presi-
dent j. ii. Patton, Of the Epworth
League of New JerseS, created a sesation
at the opening of the convention in the
First Methodist Church here this morn
ing, when in discussing the temperance
question and its operation at university
centerS, said:
II honor Gov. Shaw for refusing to
countepance a bah or to permit wine at
State functions. but / cannot say the
same of the man who sits over yonder in
the White House. He. may be loyal to
social traditions, but he is a traitor-to the
principles of Methodism
The times., 1898-02-18
LEGAL NOTICE.

(Fned Feb. 10. 1898: j K. Young. Clerk.
IN THE StfPRfME COURT or THE DIS
TRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE TENTH
DAY OF FEBRUARY. 1895 lane
wOODLEy vs. JOHN W0ODLEN- No.
1885. Equity docket AZ.
On motion of the plaintiff nv Mr. ID. W.
Classic. her solicitor. il is ordered that
the defendant cause his aDpearance tn
he entered herein on or before the first
rule day occurring forty davs after this
day. otherwise the cause will he pro
ceeIed with as in case Of default. The
object of this suit Is for an absolute iii
vOrCe on the grounds of desertiOn: Pro-
vided. COPY OF this notice he pub
lishe,I in the Washington Law Reporter.
weekly, three weeks. ana in the Wash
inCt0n Evening rimes. weekly. three weeks
previous to said day.
(Seall BY the court. ". s. cox.
Justice. etc
True copy-Test:
J.R. YOUNG. Clerk etc
By NJ. A. CLANCY. Asst. Clerk.
felIIS25
The times., 1898-02-18

TRI' 'STEES SALE OF ST Bl RBAN
HOUSE AND TWO AND THREE
FOURTH (2 2-D ACRES OF LAND.
AT BRIGHTWOOD. u. e.
BY virtue of certain deed OF trust.
dated February Il. 1885, and recorded in
Iiber No. 1881. folio 2G2 et seq. one of the
land records of the District OF Columbia.
and by the written direction Of the hold
ers of the notes secured thereby. we Will
sell at auction. in front of the premises.
on FRIDAY. THE TWENTY-FIFTH
DAY OF FEBRUARY. A d. 1898, AT $50
O'CLOCK P. VI. the following described
real estate, situate in the county Of
Washington. District of Columbia. being
that portion of the real estate formerly
owned by Elizabeth Butler. deceased. ly-
ing (frontingD south Of the Milk House
Ford road. known lot number two ~.
Beginning at a stone on Wilson Kings
northeast corner and running with his
line, 1sD north 55 degrees. west $50
perches TO stone. and to a reserved en-
trance to the primary school tl6 II feet
widel. thence l2d) north l. degrees. east
Is perches to d stone and to the south
side of the Milk House Ford road; thence
sd, with said road south 50 degrees. east
II perches 10 stone: thence gthp south
81 I-2 degrees, east 1S perches to a stone:
thence 9TH south y Il degrees. west
17T perches to q stone and beginning.
containing two and three-fOUrths q 3-D
acres of land. more or less. together with
the improvements, consisting of q dwell
ing house and outbuildings.
Terms of sale-One-hslf in cash. the
balance in one year from date Of sale.
with interest at s per cent per annum.
PAYABLE emi-annually, to he secured BY
first deed of trust upoA the properly
sold, or all cash at the option Of the pur-
chaser. a deposit of 500 will be required
at time of sale. Conyeyancine at pur-
chaser's cost. Terms 10 be conpseo with
within ten days. otherwise the trustees
reserve the right to resell. at the risk and
cost of defaulting purchaser
ROBT. T. l. WHITE, Trustee.
J15 u street northwest.
GEORGE W. WHITE.
The times., 1898-02-18
Tempprance Petitions

Petitions for the passage OF bill pro-
hibiting The sale of Intoxicating liquors
in Government buildings were presented
10 the Senate yesterday by Mr.. PIatt, of
Connecticut. from the following: Four
teenth Street Methodist Church. Ninth
Street Christian Church. Sixth Presby-
terian Church and the Womais Chris
tian Temperance rnion
The times., 1898-02-18
Wrecked OFF Hatteras.

Norfolk. Va, Feb. 1.-THE four-mas sted
schooner Samuel Tiltop. Capt. Wesley R.
Smith, from Charleston to Baltimore,
with phosphate, was stranded at Chica-
mic0mico, twenty-five miles north of
Hatteras. at 3 o'clock this morning. The
captain and crew of eight men were
saved by the life-savers. The vessel will
probably be a total loss.
The times., 1898-02-18
THE SHADOWS OVER FRANCE
Hall Of Justice Disgraced BY tn,
multnOuS Citizens

Paris, Feb. 1.-THE scenes in the hall of
justice, where the trial of Emile Zola is
being conducted, are impossible of de.
scription. The uproaf and excitement
are tremendous. One of the supple
mentary jurors exclaimed when the pro-
ceedings We're suspended After such Il
session as this, there is no longer any
doubt that the country is in danger"
The times., 1898-02-18
Another Mrs. Iuetgert.

Muncie, Ind, Feb. IA woman, sup
posed to be the wife pf Adolph Luetgert
is in the custody of the police of this
city. She first appeared in the city Mon
day evening, how and whence no one
knows. Her mind seems to be a blank
In several ways she answers the descrip-
ton of Mrs. Luetgert.
The times., 1898-02-18
wasI,lugton Stock Excl,anre

Sales-West End National Bank. IL at
lO5. American Security and Trust, , at
$50. Capital Traction. 80 at 75a-2 and 5
at 20 5-S. United States Electric Light. 10
at 1O5 IL and ] at 10S IL Firemen's In
surance, so at 36 American Graphop-
hone, 100 at II 81 American Graphic
Phone Preferred. % at IL "a. Pneumatic
Gun Carriage. 100 at Il cents, 200 at 30
cents. and 100 at 33 cents. Mergenthaler
Linotype, ) at 146, 10 at 1i5 SIS, 13 at 14j H.
10 at 14j 3-S, and 10 ut l4J. a
The times., 1898-02-18
A NEW ENECU TIVE MANSION.
Mr.. Qnay'> Bill Provides for ~ Site
at Columbia Heights.

Mr. Quay introduced bin i'm the
Senate yesterday TO provide for suita-
BILE site for residence for the President
of the United States.
1t provides that the Secretary of the
Treasury is authorized 10 acquire blocks
2s and - of Columbia Heights. bounded
by Florida avenue on the south. Thir-
teenth street on the east. and Fourteenth
street on the west.
The bill carries with il an appropria-
tion % Sl.JoG.Oo0 for the purchases.
The times., 1898-02-18
In the Interest of pbYsicianx

An amendment TO the District appro-
priation bill was offered by Mr. Calling
er in the Senate, yesterday. providing that
registered physicians may attend their
patients, when they are occupying private
rooms at any of the public hospitals Of
the city.
The times., 1898-02-18

Sugar Trust to take care of itself beau
ufuily in the face of any event that has
yet suggested itself over the horizon.
These people hold their Sugar and even
buy more but they have longer pocket
books than the average trader has avail
able.
The times., 1898-02-18
THERE is A CLASS OF PEOPLE

Who are injured by the use Of coffee. Re
Gently there has Eeen placed in all the
grocery stores new preparation called
GkAIN-O, made ot pure grains. tnat takes
the place Of coffee. The most delicate
stomach eoAiyes it without distress and but
few can tell it from COFFEE IL does not cost
ver oDe-Quartcr as much. Children may
drink IT with great benefit. 5C and go
per pa'.kalsc Try il. ASK for GRAIN-O.
ja2T-tf
The times., 1898-02-18
TO HONOR LAFAYETTE.
American Students May Build Him
Monument

The pupils Of the schools and colleges
Of this country are TO be asked to con-
tribute to n fund to erect a monument to
Gen. Lafayette, in Paris to be unveiled
i'm July. 1900
Mr. Thurston of Nebraska offered q
Joint resolution in the Senate yesterday
providing for the appointment of Il COM
mission 10 have charge of the fund.
The times., 1898-02-18
For a Hall or Records

BY request Mr. kenney yesterday in
troduced a bill in the Senate providing
for the purchase Of a site for a hall of
records at the southeast corner OF Penn
sylNania avenue and Fifteenth street
northwest. The bill provides that the ey-
penditure for this purpose shall not ex-
ceed SI6e 600
The times., 1898-02-18

have given Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy fair test and consider Il one of
the very best remedies for Group that I
have ever found. One dose has always
been sufficient although I use It freely.
Any cold my children contract Yields
very readily 10 this medicine | can con-
scientiously recommend it FOR Group and
colds in children.--GeorSe Il. Wolff, Clerk
Of the Circuit Court. Fernafldina Fla
Sold by Henry Evans, Wholesale ana Re-
tail Druggist. 93s F street and Connecticut
avenue and street northwest and Ii2S
Maryland avenue northeast.
The times., 1898-02-18
Madrid. Feb. i. 1896

Secretary Sherman. Washington:
The Spanish minister of foreign affairs
has sent Senor Aguera. sub-secretary of
the Spanish foreign office. ana Senor Pole
lie Bernabe. chief OF the commercial bu-
reau of same ministry. to express the sin
cerc sympathy Of The Spanish govern
ment with the Government, the navy and
the people of the United States in the sad
misfortune which has befallen the United
States steamer Maine. its officers ard
crew in the harbor of Havana
The times., 1898-02-18
Legation of the Republic of Haiti.
Mashinytnn E..h lf 1893

washington, Feb. l6, 1898
Mr. Secretary Of State:
The news of the sad accident which
has befallen the Maine has deeply
touched me, and I beg leave 10 express
my coincidence and sympathy with the
families of the unfortunate victims. My
government cannot fail Ia feel deep con-
Germ on account Of the loss which the
United States has just experienced.
BE pleased To accept. Mr. Secretary of
State. the assurance Of my highest con-
sdcration. J. y. LEGER.
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London. Feb. Is. 1sg

sherman Secretary. Washington:
/ have received the following message
from the Duke of Connaught. pray ac-
cept my most sincere sympathy at the
terrible accident which has befallen the
warshlp Maine. ! deeply deplore the loss
which YOUR navy and country have s'ls-
tanned" WHITE.
The times., 1898-02-18

NCTICE-P erSonS holding real estate
trust bonds issued by the Washington
Loan anil Trust COMPANY, which are
called To he paid May ], 1898, can have
same caShed & once, with accrued interest,
by sending them 20 tue office Of the com
pany- JNO. JOY EDISON, President.
TeI S-2t
The times., 1898-02-18
NO WAR In COSTA RIGA
Minister Caly0 Sends The Times a
Signed Statement.
He Says the News of a Revolution
IN His Country is False
Quiet Prevails.

1t is officially denied that revolution
exists in the republic of Costa Rica.
Senor joaquin Bernardo Calvo, the min
lister of that government. furnished The
ed statement.
The times., 1898-02-18

Sugar had an activity yesterday that
has been absent for several days but
that everybody recognizes as it's own with
out trouble. The old story of the compe-
tition of the new refineries was made to
do service again and there was unsteadi-
ness in the stock. 1t is very much a
stock to keep out of for a time. There
is a large and intelligent crowd in the
street that has faith in the ability of the
The times., 1898-02-18
WOODFORD.
Paris. Feb. l., IS

I-dfIs. TcD. Il, lbJN,
Sherman. Secretary. Washington:
President Faure asked personal inter
view IN which lie requested me To express
his warmest sympathy and profound
sense of condolence to President Mckin-
ley regarding The appalling catastrophe
TO the Maine, and to convey an assurance
that the French people. and especially
the French navy, are deeply touched by
the death of The gallant officers and men
who lost their lives at their post of duty
PORTER.
The times., 1898-02-18
London. Feb. Il. 1898.

sherman, Secretary, Washington:
Prince and Princess of Wales request
ME 10 convey To the President and Secre-
tary Of the Navy the expression Of their
horror at the terrible accident which has
happened TO the Maine and of their pro-
found sympathy with them and the whole
American nation al the occurrence
HENRY WHITE
The times., 1898-02-18

In the afternoon yesterday there were
reports circulated that on Monday the
supreme court will decide the maximum
rate case in favor of the railways This
old standby of the bulls when there is
nothing else in the world available ought
to have been recognized for what it was
really worth. nothing, but it had an ap-
preciable effect in holding the market up.
There is absolutely no reason to believe
that the decision will be rendered that
there has not been for many weeks and
months past. 1t is due and may appear,
Of course. That is all.
The times., 1898-02-18
Auction SALES.

TRU USTEES SALE OF SUBURBAN
HOUSE AND TWO AND THREE
FOURTH C2 80 ACRES OF LAND,
At RRIGHTWOQD u g.
The times., 1898-02-18
London. Feb. 4. 1895

sherman. Secretary, Washington:
The first lord OF the admiralty requests
me To express admiralty's and his per
sonal sympathy with our Government and
navy in the loss of the Maine. Various
members of the diplomatic body have
called including the Spanish ambassador
WHITE.
The times., 1898-02-18
a SfnliI Death

From the Chicago Times HcrJld.l
A petrified man has just been buried in
Colorado. The telegraph brings no de
tails of his taking off. but he UndOubted-
ly irfed hard.
The times., 1898-02-18
Willing to Experiment.

From the Detroit Free Press.)
He-Do you believe that germs can he
transmitted by kissing?
She-I don't know but I'm very fond of
scientific experiments
The times., 1898-02-18
/ Respited Mn rderer Copfesses

Chicago, Feb. 17.-Wife-murderer Chris
Merry, who was sentenced TO hang to-
morrow, has been granted stay Of
sixty days. He confessed his crime 20 a
priest this morning.