davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times., 1899-09-12
A Labor Union Meeting.

The Central Labor Union met last night. A
communication was received from the SeSqu- Cen
tennial Association. Of Alexandria, requesting the
union as a body to Join in the celebration. A
letter was received from the Bakers and Confec-
TONERS Union, stating that the members of the
Bakers Drivers Assembly, Knights OF Labor, were
circulating a report that certain bakery was
unfair when matter OF fact, il had been
declared fair by the Central Labor Union, at
the request OF the bakers and eonfectioneTs. A
communication was read from the general sec
retary OF the Carriage and Wagonmakers' Inter
national Union, 10 the local organizer in rela-
tion to chartering a union of carriage and wagon
makers recently organized in this city The
answer OF the organizer was to the effect that il
the international union did not recognize the
local organization the c, ntrd Labor Union would.
The times., 1899-09-12
REPORT ON PLUMBING.
Inspector Ball Submits His Annual
Report.

Inspector buli his
Report.
Charles g. Ball, the District Inspector Of
Plumbing, has submitted his annual re-
port to the District Commissioners for the
fiscal year ended June 80, 1899. The report
shows that there were II, 500 inspections
during the year. comprising 5,341 exam
inations of existing plumbing work; 5,495
inspections OF remodeling, extensions, and
repairs; 3.0l9 inspections of plumbing in
new buildings; 231 peppermint tests; SS3
inspections OF gas piping or gas fixtures;
7S4 inspections of lead water service pipes;
ia sewer taps into main sewers; 317 new
terra Gotta house sewers inspected, and 78i
inspections Of repairs to terra Gotta sewers.
Twenty-Five personal services of notices
upon property owners were made.
The examination of plans for plumbing
work in new buildings was continued dur
ing the year, designs having been APPROX
ed for I,00e structures. The inspector sug
gests that permit be required 10 be Sc
cured by the plumbers in all instances
where fixtures are added TO an existing
system and that, where it is proposed to
add a bathroom or more than two small
fixtures TO an existing system, detailed
plans of the proposed plumbing be furnish
ed in advance of the performance of any
work. Besides a number of instances in
which warrants were issued and the cases
nolIe pressed upon satisfactory perform
ance of the requirements, fourteen cases
were brought to trial in the Police Court
in ten OF which fines were imposed for vio-
lation Of the plumbing regulations or for
doing work without being licensed.
1t has been the policy of the inspector
not TO file information where the evidence
was weak. II is very often difficult, ii is
said TO identify an unregistered plumber
as the person who has performed plumbing
work. even If the facts are otherwise rea-
sonably clear.
The report recommends that legislation
/ be requested from Congress TO empower the
] Inspector OF Plumbing TO make periodic
/ inspections of hotels and boarding houses,
! especially respecting inspections of old
! defective gas piping and gas fixtures. The
appropriation of SIS. 900 for repairs TO
! plumbing in public schools resulted in the
! the preparation of plans and the letting
Of contracts for important work.
The times., 1899-09-12
A DAUGHTERS PETITION.
She Asks the Appointment of "A Com
mittee for Her Father.

mittee for Her Eafher.
Justice Cole sitting yesterday for or
phans' court business, upon hearing testi-
mony in support of the petition of Mrs.
Mary z. KiIIigan, decided 10 appoint CON-
mittee to take charge of the person and
property OF John Kane. The hearing prac-
tically occupied the whole session of the
court, large number of witnesses having
been called to testify in the case. 1t was
developed by the evidence that some time
in 1894 Kane was committed TO an asylum
for treatment on account of the unbalanced
condition of his mind. After remaining
under the care of physicians for about
year he was so much improved, both men,
tally and physically, that il was decided
that he might return to his home and live
with his family. Since he was released from
the asylum Kane's wife died, and. it is
said, he has been again suffering from men
tai trouble Under the circumstances, Mrs.
Kiliigan, the subjects only living child
thought it best, il is said, that committee
should be appointed by the court to take
charge of her father ard his estate, which
consists of a house and lot at 91S First
Street northwest, where, since the death of
his wife, he has been living, with his grand
daughter Miss Ada Sullivan. The cause for
the application for the appointment of a
committee IS said TO be that OF late Mr.
Kane has been endeavoring TO sell his prop
erty in First Street at a very low price.
II was given in evidence that the property
is worth about $4,000, but that he has Of
fered il for sale for $1,000
Mr.. Kane was called TO the witness stand
TO testify in his own behalf, and told a
clear and connected story of his life and
how he made the money with which he pur-
chased the property in question, how much
il cost and what il is worth now.
The times., 1899-09-12
Held on suspiciop.

On suspicion of stealing horse, John Williams,
colored, is locked up at No. l police station,
where he viii be held for appearance in the
Police Court, which viii follow an investigation
now being made by Detectives Lacy and Herndon,
who arrested the man. Williams was found at
the horse bazaar in Louisiana Avenue northwest
yesterday evening, attempting to dispose OF a
horse and light wagon The actions OF the man
appeared suspicious to the detectives and they
took Williams into custody. Williams claims the
horse is his property, and says that he wanted
to dispose of it, as he has no use for it during
this season of the year.
The times., 1899-09-12
nirIdends TO Denosffors.

Dividends have been declared by the
Comptroller of the Currency in favor of
creditors Of insoivent national banks, as
follows: A third dividend. per cent, to
creditors OF the Merchants National
Bank. Seattle. Wash. making 40 per cent
on approved claims for sI60 .54205; first
dividend, so per cent, TO creditors of the
Cocheche National Bank OF Dover \. H.,
on claims amounting TO ss6.573.74, and a
final dividend. "a per cent, TO creditors
Of the First National Bank Of Ponca. Neb.,
making 22.4 per cent on claims amount
ing to SIlf 2gs Ga
The times., 1899-09-12
A nox Charged With Theft.

Clarence Carrick, fifteen years old, a eolored
newsboy, was arrested and locked up yesterday
by Detectives Peck and Hartigan, charged with
petit larceny. Tie complainant appears as George
L. Sneeden, of 1858 Marion Street northwest. He
reported to the police, Sunday, that gold watch,
chain and Masonic charm, valued at $40. had been
stolen from a room at his house. He stated that
a newsboy, who had delivered papers, was sup
posed to have committed the theft. Detectives
Peck and Hartigan were assigned to make an
investigation, with the result that the iewelFy
was located at Carricks home. His arrest fol-
lowed and subsequently, he admitted his guilt.
The boy will be arraigned this morning
The times., 1899-09-12
work ON the Capitol Grounds.

O. L. ingalls,, District Superintendent Of Sewers.
has recommended 20 the District Commissioners
that T. B. Jones s. Co, the contractors for the
construction OF the Tiber Creek sewer, be allowed
FIVE days in which to begin the restoration Of
the parking in the Capitol Grounds. which was
destroyed during the process OF construction, with
4 sufficient force OF men TO insure its completion
by the lst of October. II the work is not done
desired, the District viii assume charge and
restore the surface conditions. charging the cost
to the contractors. II is the desire Of the Dis
trict to have the Capitol parking restored before
the opening Of Congress
The times., 1899-09-12
Accused of Pocketpicktnr

Detectives Tyser and Hewlett, who are detailed
at the Pennsylvania Railroad station, arrested
there yesterday Joseph, alias "White Light"
Miller colored bootback, whom they charge
with larceny from the person. The arrest was
made on the complaint of James Beverly. of
Geneva Station, Caroline county, Va Beverly
reported to the police September that Miller
TOOK from his vest pocket an open-faced silver
watch. The watch was alleged to have been taken
while Miller was brushing Beverly's clothes The
police have been looking for the accused since the
date of the complaint, but he evaded arrest until
Yesterday He will answer the charge against
him in court this morning
The times., 1899-09-12
49, |

They comprise black and white
silk checks and stripes, 43 inches
wide-plain camel's hair cloth
suiting in ten assorted shadings
-44inch shawl checks and tailor
sHitings-43-inch cut velvet effect
silk and wool changeables-and
two-tone silk and wool mixtures.
On sale centre bargain tables
first floor.
The times., 1899-09-12
His Life Was Savep.

Mr. J. E. Lilly, prominent citizen of Hannibal,
Mo- lately had wonderful deliverance from
frightful death. In telling of it he says 81 was
taken with Typhoid Fever, that into Pneu-
monia. My lungs became hardened. / was so
weak couldn't even sit up in bed. Nothing
helped me- / expected TO soon die of Consump-
tion. when / heard of DR.. Kings New Discovery
One bottle gave great relief. continued to use
it, and now am well and strong. ! can't say too
much in its praise. This marvellous medicine is
the surest and quickest cure in the world for all
Throat and Lung Trouble. Regular sizes 80
cents and slo0. Trial bottles free at Henry
Evans Drug Store, 93s St; every bottle guar
anleed.
The times., 1899-09-12
PETITIONS FOR DIVORCE.
Dissolution of the Marriage Bond
Asked in Three Cases.

ASKED IN Ihree Cases.
Three petitions for divorce were filed
yesterday in the Supreme Court of the
District. In two of the cases the petit
tioners are the wives and in the other the
husband, In all the suits, however. deser-
tion is made one of the reasons for insti-
tuting the proceedings.
Mrs. Mary Elise Moore, through her
attorney, William Preston Williamson,
sues her husband, Peter II. Moore, for
divorce and asks the court to grant her
5000 a month almony. She charges her
husband with cruelty and brutality; that
he has choked her and threatened her with
death She also accuses him of infdeIity.
Mrs. Moore states that she was married
10 the defendant on August II, 1894, at 4S
Grant Place, the home OF her father, and
lived with him until June 10 last, when
she became aware of his evil conduct.
She says that her husband, Peter II. Moore,
is the proprietor of the Genoa Hotel, at
SOS Twelfth Street, and has an income
of about 81 500 per month, OF which $500 is
profit, and considering these things she
believes that she is entitled TO the amount
of alimony asked for in her petition. She
also states that her husband is a man Of
high temper and is irritable, and is known
as a fighter. Mrs. Moore asks the court
TO grant her permission to resume her
maiden name Mary Elise Thomas.
Susanne d. Winkier asks for divorce
from her husband, Richard N. Winkler, on
the ground of desertion and non-support.
She states that she was married to the
defendant in Chattanooga, Tenn, in Sep
tember 1886. Soon after they moved TO
New York, where he deserted her. Mrs
Winkler says that her husband is very
nearly white, and on account of her dark
color he was ayerse to being seen upon
the streets or in public places with her,
and consequently made her life very mis-
erable while he lived with her.
Richard A. Frisby also asks for di-
vorce from his wife, Katie Frisby, whom
he alleges deserted him without just cause.
The parties were married in this city in
! 1892, and lived together until 1897.
The times., 1899-09-12
THE PLUMBING BOARD.

Statement of the Business Trnnsact-
ed During the Year.
The District Plumbing Board submitted
missioners yesterday. Twenty-four meet
ilgs were held in the fiscal year, which
ended June 30. Twenty candidates were
examined. Five OF this number presented
themselves for examination twice. During
the year the plumbing board frequently
considered proposed amendments TO the
plumbing regulations. The board is little
more than year old. II was formed under
authority contained in the act Of Congress
approved June IS 1888. just prior to the
The times., 1899-09-12
Walter NJ. sheryood,s Funeral

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon
over the remains of Walter Morgan Sherwood, son
OF Morgan A. Sherwood, of the National Theatre
Inc funeral took place from his late residence,
627 New Jersey Avenue northwest, at . O'Clock.
The following acted as pallbearers: George p
Lowe, John W. Lowe, c. Percy Lowe, j. j. Jones,
jr., James Ennis, and Harry Sherwood. cousins
OF the deceased. Walter Morgan Sherwood was an
active member OF Wesley Chapel Fifth and f
Streets northwest. He taken i'll at Glenbourne
Manor, Va, and was later brought TO his home
in this city. The deceased who was eighteen
years old, was about to enter his final year at
the Central High School
The times., 1899-09-12
Another reIephone Injunction.

Suit filed yesterday against the Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone Company by Lappin &
Davis, doing business at the southeast corner of
Seventh and F Streets asking the court TO re-
strain the defendant company from removing it's
telephone and appliances from their place of bust
This suit, like nearly half hundred others,
is brought to compel the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company to comply with the act of
Congress of June 30 1898, regulating the price for
telephone service in the District
The times., 1899-09-12
Census superyisor o,inIo,

Director Merriam, of the Census, was consulted
on Saturday by Oscar L. Quinlan, who has been
appointed census supervisor for Baltimore City,
relative TO his duties The salary of the super
visor will begin January /, although the actual
work OF taking the census viii not be begun until
June !, 1900 Mr. Quinlan will have entire super
vision of the census in Baltimore, appointing
about 300 enumerators. He is authorized 10 EN-.
poy Interpreters at the rate OF "a day to secure
the names Of foreign residents
The times., 1899-09-12
Proposals Accented.

The District Commissioners have accepted the
following proposals: Martin Mcnamara & Co., to
grade the new roadway across the northern por-
tion OF the District from Brightwood Avenue for
the sum OF % cents per cubic yard; Forsberg &
Murray, to construct a boiler room and repair
the heating apparatus the grounds of the
smallpox hospital.
The times., 1899-09-12
MoyInn Leaves Collateral.

John T. Moylan. proprietor of the Owen House,
appeared at No. l station yesterday and left $40
collateral for his appearance in court to answer
a charge of assault and battery, preferred by
Henry A. Lehman, also OF the Owen House The
warrant for the arrest of Moylan issued sew
eral davs ago and was the result of a difficulty
between Moylan and Lehman, the latter being
one of the lessees of the hotel. The trouble viii
probably be adjusted in court Friday morning
1t was stated at the Owen House last night that
the affair was not OF a serious nature.
The times., 1899-09-12

lafayette Square Theatre -washburn's Minstrels;
evening.
Academy Of Music-Mrs o'shaughnessey; even
ing.
The New Grand -vaudeville matinee and even
ing
Kenans Lyeeum Fheatre-The High Rollers;
afternoon and evening.
Biiou Theatre-yaudeville afternoon and even
ing
Baseball-Two games, Washington VS.. Cincin-
natl; first game 2 p. IN.
Glen Echo-Burnt Cork Club and fireworks.
Glen Sligo-Music and dancing.
Chevy Chase Examinations and dancing.
The times., 1899-09-12
Spanish War veterans.

Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp. No. l, Spanish
War Veterans, will meet this evening at 1880
o'clock, to consider steps for the formation OF
the local department of the National Spanish War
Veterans. The meeting viii be held at head
quarters, 1902 f Street northwest. 1t is said
that Major NJ. Emmet Urell will be the candi-
date of Miles Camp for the position of depart
ment commander.
The times., 1899-09-12
A New Society IncornorateJ

Articles incorporating the Commercial. Indus
trial, and Educational Association, of Washing
ton, d. G.. were put on record yesterday The
object Of the organization is stated to be the
printing and publishing of historical and statis-
tical knowledge, concerning the Governments Of
the association Hiram L. Dunn Charles Wood.
and ID. w Wood
The times., 1899-09-12
1nspccting Police Methods.

Edward N Ketchum, the chief of police OF
Galveston. Tex, visited the District building yes
terday During the afternoon Major sylvester
Chief of Police of Washington, escorted MN
around the city, explaining the workings OF the
local department. Chief Ketchum left for New
York last evening, where he Will be shown the
methods OF managing the police department In
that city
The times., 1899-09-12
A Foot Crushed bx Cars.

Andrew Robinson, colored fifteen years old,
suffered the loss of his left foot by amputation
the result OF injury sustained near his home
in Prince George county, about eight miles from
Benning. Robinson playing about some
freight cars when his foot became crushed under
q wheel.
The times., 1899-09-12
On a Tour of the World.

trio of young men arrived in Washington
Sunday morning on bicycle tour of the globe
They were Harry Jackson, Alexander Spiro, and
Victor Pagano, all of New York. which city they
left lat Wednesday. From this city the party
will go to Cincinnati, thence to Chicago No
funds have been provided it being proposed to
live entirely upon the public.
The times., 1899-09-12
kicked by n Horse.

While cleaning a horse at the stables Of the
Union Transfer Company, in ID Street, near Four
teenth northwest, yesterday morning, f. f. Burch,
a hostler, kicked on the head by the animal
and sustained ugly laceration OF the forehead.
He was removed to the Emergency Hospital.
Later Burch was sent to his home, at 213 Street
Snnf hpasf
The times., 1899-09-12
His skull Fructnred.

Eugene and Edward Brown, coored, were ar
rested last night and held TO await the result
of injuries alleged to have been inflicted by them
on Alexander Bell, also colored Bell is now
at the Emergency Hospital suffering with de-
pressed fracture OF the skull over the left eve the
result of an alteration at Twenty sixth and X
Streets during the course OF which the man
was assaulted by the Brown brothers. His CON
dition is regarded as serious, though not neces-
sarily fatal. Both Browns escaped, but were
captured later.
The times., 1899-09-12
District Appointments.

r. D. Smms has been appointed superintend
ent of property of the Engineer Department, at
S. per day, in place of Louis T. Boiseau, who
resigned recently TO accept leutenantcy in the
Army. Andrew j. Campbell, r., has been ap-
The times., 1899-09-12
Relensed ON His PersonnI Bond.

Edward H. Bernard who arrested about a
week ago ON the charge OF grand larceny, was
yesterday released upon his personal bond, for
his appearance at the next term OF the Supreme
Court OF the District Bernard is charged with
stealing gold watch
The times., 1899-09-12
Visitors Excluded.

The chapel and monastery of the College and
Commissariat of the Holy Land, located at
Mount st. Sepulchre, near Brookland, will be
closed to visitors until after the dedication, on
September IL.
The times., 1899-09-12
In AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Carried a Deadly weapon.

William Banks, eolored, pleaded guilty in the
Police Court yesterday to charge of carrying
concealed weapons, and was sentenced to pay
fine of $50 ninety days in Jail.
The times., 1899-09-12

Another lot of 120 pieces
much higher cost-made for trade
that usually pay 81 and S1.25 a
yard for Dress Goods. These
goods viii sell for
The times., 1899-09-12
)()c

"a congress of novelties. More
than 80 different designs and col
orings-they run in width from
sc to 45 inches, and come all wool,
mohair and wool, and silk and
wool. Among this elegant pur-
chase you will find two and three
tone novelty plaids-fine silk mix
tures-iridescent effects-chame-
leon changeabIes-whip cords,
and fancy brocatelles-
On sale centre bargain tables.
The times., 1899-09-12
Funeral of Major De Loire.

The funeral of Major De Loire, who died re-
Gently at San Antonio, Tex, will take place at
o'clock this afternoon, ON st. And ew's Chapel,
Fourteenth and Corcoran Streets northwest In
terment will be at Arlington Cemetery.
The times., 1899-09-12
Must Not Haul Freight.

The District Commissioners have approved the
opinion which they received from the Office of
their legal adviser to the effect that the George
town and Tenleytown Railway Company lacks
authority to haul freight over its line
The times., 1899-09-12
A slight Fire.

A slight Ere occurred at GI5 Third Street south
west, at noon, yesterday, caused by the cx-
piosion q gasoline stove. An alarm was turned
in and the blaze was quickly extinguished. The
damage was SIS
The times., 1899-09-12
sentenced for Assault

John Jones, colored was sentenced TO six
months in Jail by Judge Kimball yesterday for
assault on William W. Winfree Winfree was in
very feeble condition when he testified in court
Yesterday.
The times., 1899-09-12
RECOMMENDATION Approved.

The District Commissioners have approved a
recommendation that ]. A. Milstead, the engineer
at the municipal disinfecting station, be ap-
orally.
The times., 1899-09-12
TO AID CAPTAIN BEACH
Captain Gaillard, Of the Engineer
Corps, Reports for Duty.

He Was Assigned to Local Service
Last Summer and Has Had Long
He l. Said to he One OF the Most
Progressive Officers in the Army.
The times., 1899-09-12

beginning Of the last fiscal year. Its
members were appointed by the Commits
sioners in July of that year.
The times., 1899-09-12
THE SIN AND MOON

Highest temperature yesterday, a. m.........72
Lowest temperature yesterday, a. m..........60
The times., 1899-09-12
Marine Band Concert.

The following programme will be rendered by
the Marine Band the Marine Barracks this aft
ernoon, beginning at s:45 o'clock:
March, up Co the Stars and Stripes Norris
Overture MERRY Wives OF Windsor - NieOlai
Incidental music TO ''Henry WIZ '. Sullivan
Saxophone solo, Fantasia "Oid Folks at
Home ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Moeremans
Musician Jean B. H. Moeremans
Selection "BOccacoio'' o''..-.--..-....y Won Suppe
Idyl '.Narcisslls'' s''....-........-.-. Nevin
Intermezzo ''Russe'' FRANKIE
Waltz. Beautiful Blue Danube ........ Strauss
''Gems OF the Sunny South .............. Iseman
Hail Columbia" Fyle5
The times., 1899-09-12
PHASES OF THE MOON FOR SEPTEMBER

Sun rose. .....5:40 AN. I Sun sets. g 13 P. N
NJ on rises............ Moon sets. :39 a. NJ
The times., 1899-09-12
STREET LICuTING

High tide ............12:2S A NJ. and 10 :4s P NJ
Low tide ............... 7:lS AN. and 20 p NJ,
The times., 1899-09-12
TIDE TABLE.

New, 4ths Full. 10Th
First quarter. 18th Last quarter. .26th
The times., 1899-09-12
Not In the Trust.

We have secured from a man
ufacturer who was forced out of
the rubber trust his entire stock
of Ladies', Misses and Children's
Mackintoshes, consisting of GOO
fine plain black, navy, and tan
cashmere garments, both single
and double capes, every garment
of fine double texture cloth, and
this seasons make. We have di-
yided them in two lots, as follows:
Ladies and Misses Plain Blue and Black
Twilled Cashmere Mackintoshes, with vel
vet collars. single and double r n no
cape, full double texture cloth QX
worth $3.50 and s5.50-go for. .pEsOO
One lot OF extra fine double texture
Mackintoshes. in blue. black, brown. and
tan, fun sweep miIitaire or dou- CO kA
ble capes, with velvet collars HQ
worth se.zs and $7.5O-go for. pOs To
The times., 1899-09-12
AMITSEMENTS TnnAY

lamps 1T today Observation-Disclosures 5:56 P. NJ
Lamps out tomorrow. ow....................5 81 AN
The times., 1899-09-12
The Weather Prediction.
TEMPERATURE.

Fair; warmer Tuesday Wednesday fair fresh
northerly winds, becoming variable.
The times., 1899-09-12
Furniture Values
Strongly Suggestive Of Our Leadership.

Many months
We placed faH warranted eeter-riade
big
been The unexpected happened advanced
higher
CREDIT o that tyouar
The times., 1899-09-12
First in the
Field Again.

100 pieces of Imported Dress
goods bought from a large inn
porter. 1t took just thirty min
utes TO make the deal. Goods
worth soc and 75c a yard going
to sell for