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The times., 1899-03-17
WHO ARE THE PURCHASERS
Speculation as to Nanipulators oi
the RenI Lsfni,. Deal.

There was much speculation yesterday
in business Washington over the signiti-
canoe of the sale by Chester A Snow, the
patent attorney, of his property in square
67S, the old ball grounds at the corner of
North Capitol and Streets. AS stated in
The Times yesterday, the property COM
prises half of the entire square and was
sold by Mr.. Snow to James c. Brown, of
Baltimore, for S225, 900. The property
fronts on North Capitol Street and extends
from L Street to G. 1t is vacant and has
not been occupied since the ball park was
removed several years ago.
Two stories were heard as to the iden-
tity of the purchasers as it is not sup
posed that Mr.. Brown. a retired Baltimore
capitalist, is buying the property for in
vestment. The Stevens-Crosby street rail-
road syndicate was one OF the parties men,
toned as a probable purchaser, the sug-
gestion being that the Snow property and
other parts of the square are TO be used
as the site of a central power house for
its railway system. Another party men
toned was the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road on whose tracks the square fronts on
the east. No definite information connect
ing either of these parties with the sale
could be obtained by reporter for The
Times yesterday, and gentlemen intimate
with the affairs of both corporations eX-
pressed their disbelief in the story. 1t
seems probable, however, that some large
corporation is the purchaser, because of
the unfitness of the property for residence
purposes. '''H 30
Messrs Crosby and Stevens were both
out of the city yesterday, but a repre-
sentative of the syndicate who was seen
stated that he had no knowledge of such
a purchase. J. ]. Darlington, the attorney
who drew up the deeds of transfer of the
property for Mr.. Snow, is also an attorney
for the Crosby syndicate. He stated that
although he had drawn up the papers he
had never heard any intimation that the
syndicate was in any way connected with
the purchase, although he had seen
Messrs. Stevens and Crosby on several
occasions since the papers were completed.
The Baltimore and Ohio Company q few
years ago obtained the refusal of this
square and intended to purchase it, but for
some reason did not avail itself of the
option. This fact and the nearness of the
property to the Baltimore and Ohio tracks
led many people yesterday to give ere
dence to the theory that 1t had bought out
Mr.. Snow and intended to secure also the
remaining parts of the square. s G
Messrs. Hamilton and Colbert, the Wash
ington attorneys for the railroad stated
yesterday that they knew nothing of the
purchase and did not believe it had been
made
1t is understood that the parties repre-
sented by Mr.. Brown, whoever they are,
haye also bought nearly the entire remain
der OF the square east of Mr.. Shows lots.
No deeds of sale have been placed on rec
ord, however.
The times., 1899-03-17
THE CARDINAL A SPECTATOR.
A Practice Game on the J;eorGcfo W
University Field.

Cardinal Gibbons was at Georgetown
College yesterday and the students enjoyed
a holiday in his honor. The candidates for
the varsity baseball nine took advantage
of the occasion and had good, long prac-
tice. The Cardinal was present during
most of the game and seemed very much
pleased with the work of the men.
The first and second teams played a
game that was not exactly up to date
There were about twenty very good ball
tossers on the Prep's baseball field yester
day, but their actual worth was not much
TO write about. Phil King picked out the
greatest weakness of the men when he got
after them on their base running. OF
course it was only practice. game. but
men who go TO sleep on the bases during
a practice are liable to lose their chances
for making the team.
Bach did some very clever work in the
box. He is in fine form and will do even
better than last year. The other pitchers
were almost too wild to form any conclu-
sion except that there was very little
chance for anyone to show batting ability.
The men are batting the bail on the
ground. however, and that is some CON
ISOLATION TO Mccarthy and King The first
team scored frequently on Gill but not so
readily on Kenna, while Bach and White
had an easy time of il with the second
nine.
The makeup OF the two mines follows:
First team-Hindle, C.; Bach, p: McCar-
thy, 1b.; Fleming 2b.; Moran, SIS Byrnes.
3b.; Walsh IT.. Downes, CT Casey, rf,
and White. p. Second team-Cranston, c. 4:
Gill, p.; O'Donnell, 1b.; Kane, 2b.; 7.
Smith, IS; o'Hara. 3b.; J. smith. If. j;
Green. cf.; Kenna, rf.; Kenna, p., and s.
Somers rf
The times., 1899-03-17
RACING AT NEW ORLEANS.
Fintan DISQUALIFIED for FouIins
Briggs in the Stretch.

Fintan Disqualified for FOuling
Briggs I'm the Stretch.
New Orleans. March 16.-There was an
afternoon. 1t came in the last race. and
the offending horse was Fintan. Briggs
and Fintan were both outsiders in the bet
ting and fought it out from the head of
the stretch. Briggs was on the inside and
from the sixteenth pole Fintan bore in on
him, impeding him beyond a doubt. Fin
tan won by head and Peterman, Briggs
rider. promptly claimed a foul. Briggs
got the purse. Tendresse second, and Tut
Tut third. The last two named were warm
fayorites, both being backed heavily.
The handicap was won in a hard drive by
Gold Fox. whose price at the post was 6
10 /. Jockey Hothersall was Indefinitely
suspended for peculiar ride on Our Clara
in the second race. Summarizes:
First race-Selling; one mile. Can-I-
See EN-, to l, won; Seaport second !;
Little Billy, third. Time, 1:421-2.
Second race-Six and a half furlongs
Colonel Cassidy. 3 TO l. won; Nellie Prince.
second; Yo-No-See, third. Time, 1:22 "a
Third race-One and three-sixteenths
miles. Jim Conway, to 5. won; Rush
fields. second; Sadie Levi, third. Time,
2:04 1-2
Fourth race--Seven furlongs. Gold Fox,
6 to /, won; Barataria, second; Takanas-
see, third. Time. 1928.
Fifth race-One and ne-eghth miles
Prince Zeno. 13 TO 10. won; Colo second
Mamie l., third. Time. 81 IA.
Sixth race-Seven furlongs. Briggs. to
1. won; Tendresse, second; Tut-Tut, third.
Time 1:29 "a.
The times., 1899-03-17
ALLEGED FooTPADs ON TRIAL
Riley and GawIer Face a Criminal
Court Jury.

RAhSs anu Na"IcT nee IL
Court Jury.
The trial of James Riley and Henry G.
Gawler. the two alleged highway robbers,
who were arrested few days ago in the
neighborhod of Benning, was begun yes
terday in Criminal Court No. !, Justice
Cole presiding. The accused are repre-
sented by Attorney Samuel d. Truitt.
In his statement to the jury Assistant
District Attorney Shillington, who is rep
resenting the Government in the prosecu-
tion, said the evidence would prove that
on the 10th of the present month the de-
PENDANTS, during the early hours of the
morning. held up two persons, Frank
Jones and Thomas Hickman, and robbed
them; the first near the corner of Thir-
teenth and U Streets, and the latter near
917 H Street northwest. Mr.. Hickman
made a determined resistance, but was
overpowered by his assailants, who, when
Hickman called for assistance threatened
that II he made another outcry they would
shoot him.
Mr.. Hickman was the first witness called
by the Government. He told in detail the
circumstance of the assault made upon
him. The struggle with the robbers. he
said. took place nearly under the electric
light at the corner of Ninth and Streets,
and when he was released by the men, he
said, he was choking and bleeding He
was robbed of his watch and chain and 81
in cash, he stated, and when the robbers
left him they ran up II Street toward
Tenth Street. He pursued them until he
met letter carrier. who blew q whistle
TO which two policemen responded. The
robbers were by this time, however. out
OF sight, and could not be found. He iden-
titled one of the defendants as one OF the
robbers.
Frank Jones. who was next called, said
that on the night of March 10 he was
walking along Thirteenth Street near Iowa
Circle when suddenly he saw two men
behind him. They grabbed hold of him
and searched his pockets, and finding
nothing OF value decided to take his over
coat. which they pulled off him. An over
coat found in the possession of one OF the
defendants when arrested was identified
by Jones as his. The trial will be resumed
this morning at 10 o'clock.
The times., 1899-03-17
IN LABoR's INTEREST.
Cheerful News Received at the A.
of L.. Headquarters.


Word has been received at the American
Federation of Labor headquarters here
that the green glass bottle workers OF
Streator, ILL.,, who struck for better con-
ditions, have gained their point. Their
union will be recognized. the strikers will
be reinstated, those who took their places
discharged, the system of fines will be dis
continued. and their wages paid regularly
every two weeks. They Will cooperate
with American Federation Of Labor Off
GERS and organize all their fellow crafts
men in the United States.
The American Federation of Labor has
organized for the first time a union OF
textile workers in Danville, Va. The or
ganization. it is expected, will reach a
membership of 1,200.
The Plate Glass Workers of Alexandria,
Ind, have asked the cooperation Of the
American Federation of Labor in their
strike against the proprietors. who have
ordered the discharge of members of the
furnace gang in order. they say, TO reduce
the price per pot to $3.50. which is lower
than any other place in the country. They
will receive assistance.
The times., 1899-03-17
THE OLD WAY
OF Treating Dyspepsia nnd Indfgcs-
tion by Dieting Dangerous
and l.eless One.

and Useless One.
We say the old way, but really it is a
very common one at present time and
many dyspeptics and physicians as well
consider the first step TO take in attempt
ing to cure indigestion is to diet either by
selecting certain foods and rejecting 9TH
ers or to greatly diminish the quantity
usually taken; in other words, the starva-
tion plan is by many supposed to be the
first essential.
The almost certain failure of the starva-
tion cure for dyspepsia has been proven
time and again, but still the moment dys-
pepsia makes its appearance a course of
dieting is at once advised.
All this is radically wrong. 1t is foolish
and unscientifc to recommend dieting or
starvation TO a man suffering from dys-
pepsia, because Indigestion itself starves
every organ and every nerve and every
fibre in the body.
What the dyspeptic wants is abundant
nutrition. which means plenty of good,
wholesome, well cooked food and some
thing TO assist the weak stomach to digest
it This is exactly the purpose for which
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are adapted, and
this is the method by which they cure the
worst cases of dyspepsia: in other words.
the patient eats plenty of wholesome food
and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets digest 1t
for him. In this way the system is nour-
ished and the overworked stomach rested,
because the tablets will digest the food
whether the stomach works or not. One
of these tablets will digest 1900 grains of
meat or eggs.
Your druggist will tell you that Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets is the purest and safest
remedy for stomach troubles, and every
trial makes one more friend for this ex-
cellent preparation. Sold at so cents for
full sized package at all drug stores.
A little book on stomach diseases mailed
free by addressing F. A. Stuart Co., Mar
shall, Mich.
The times., 1899-03-17
THE GIANTS AT CHARLESTON.
Rusie, MecEin. and Seymour Have
Not Yet Appeared

Charleston, S. c., March 16-Manager
Day and the members of the New York
Baseball Club, who left New York Tuesday
arrived here on the Clyde steamship Com
anche today. The trip down was made
without incident. The men got to the
park this afternoon and practiced for an
hour The team Is satisfied with the
grounds and will begin regular work to-
morrow. Manager Day said tonight that
he had heard nothing from Rusie. Meekin,
Seymour, and the others who failed to re-
port for duty before he left New York
He expects, however, to get word from
them at any time. The club is established
at the Charleston Hotel and will remain
here for three or four weeks.
The times., 1899-03-17
In Voluntary Bankruptcy.

A petition in voluntary bankruptcy was
fled yesterday by Charles Baum, of 41s
Seventh Street, through his attorney, Leon
Tobriner The petitioner recites that on
November last he made an assignment
for the benefit of his creditors TO Meyer
Cohen and Henry Strasburger, and that
the funds realized have been distributed
according TO law.
The liabilities of the petitioner are listed
at sI25 ,340.75. made up of secured claims,
$50. 800; unsecured claims. $65. .55733, and
notes and bills which ought TO be paid by
other parties. sls3.42. His assets are
stated at 5000.
The times., 1899-03-17
CITY BREVITIES.

Last evening DR.. Lester +. Ward delivered the
first of a series of lectures which he is giving
before DIR. Lodges department OF political science
in the Columbian College.
A deed was placed on record yesterday CON
veying the property No. l12l | Street northwest,
formerly owned by Cornelu, Peyton Russell. 10
William v Marmon. The consideration paid is
$4,000
The trial of James Riley, who is charged with
the murder of James Malaney, is set for next
Monday in Criminal Court No. ., Justice Bradley
nrpsininp.
The times., 1899-03-17
Lieutenant castner Alive.

Lieut.. ]. c. Cashier, Fourth United
States Infantry. who had been given up
for lost or dead in the wilds OF Alaska
yesterday reported in good health at the
War Department. Lieutenant Castner was
member OF the Glenn expedition of last
year. and being left behind when the party
started set out TO oyertake il. With two
enlisted men he became lost and wandered
about for a long time, being finally saved
from starvation by the natives. Later, he
obtained dog train and made the journey
OF IL. 600 miles back to civilization in the
dead of winter. He will prepare a hasty
report to the War Department and rejon
the Glenn expedition, now refitting at
Seattle
The times., 1899-03-17
F1Tzs1MMoNs AND JEFFR1Es.
Brady Springs n Bomb About u
Fighting Place.

New York, March 16.-Promptly at p
m. today Billy Brady and Martin Julian
met to decide on q place to pull off the
contest already arranged between Bob Fitz-
simmons and Jim Jeffries An offer was
entertained from Reginald Williams a
well-known Brooklyn capitalist. Williams
bid was $4,000, all the receipts and priv
ileges to go to the fighters, minus the ex-
pense of putting up corrugated building
Williams figures will not be more than
$4,000 to $4,000. Williams named Bergen
Beach as the site and suggested a date on
or about June IL. Billy Gray was dunn
founded and said that the Bergen Beach
offer could not be considered, as it did
not comply with the agreement already
made between the fighters. Johnny Dunn,
for the Coney Island Club. and II. B. Tay-
lor thought likewise. Billy. Brady sprung
bomb by declaring: The Greater New
York Athletic Club. OF Coney Island, can
pull off the fight. 1t has a license under
its own management, and l am ready to
have Jeffries fight on May u. l might
as well say now as at any other time that
am interested in the club" The party
adjourned without arriving at any decision.
The times., 1899-03-17
THE sHAMRocK's PETT1coAT.
Precautions to Prevent the Spread of
Knowledge Regarding Her.


Knowledge Regarding Her.
London, March ia friend of sig
Thomas Upton, who saw the Cup chal-
lenger Shamrock yesterday. says that the
framework of the yacht has been COM
pleted, including the planking and plat
ing. The vessel Will probably not be ready
for launching before the end of May. The
strictest precautions are taken to preserve
secrecy regarding the lines and other de-
tails of the yacht. Two detectives are
stationed day and night outside the shed in
which she is being built to prevent any un-
authorized persons from entering. novel
expedient has been adopted to prevent out
sders from learning anything about the
yacht, namely, TO dress the whole hull
during construction with a canvas cover
ing termed 'petticoat." The Shamrock
will wear this ugly garment from now
until she is finished, and even during the
actual launching until the water concea1s
her naked outlines. In fact, the most
modest woman could do no more to con-
ceal her charms than the designers OF the
Shamrock are doing TO protect her naked
ness from the eyes Of peeping Toms.
The times., 1899-03-17
THE cLAMoR OF CREDITORS
A Receiver Asked for the Continental
Savings Company


savings Company.
Lorenzo S. Dove ct al and the African
Methodist Episcopal Zion Church yesterday
instituted suit against the Continental Saw
ings and Loan Company, of Washington.
d. c.. asking for the appointment of a re-
celver and an injunction. II appears from
the complaint that the plaintiffs are cred
itors of the defendant company to the
amount of 81 600, and are demanding pay
ment, which cannot be made at this
time.
Suits for attachment threatened and IL
is alleged that the assets of the defend
ant corporation are in danger OF being
wasted, and a run has been caused. 1t is
also stated that the directors OF the cor
poration have endeavored TO raise funds
to meet the demands of the creditors, but
have been unable to do SO. AS a result
the claimants are making a fight for a
prior place among the creditors.
The court is asked to appoint receiv-
er TO take charge of the assets and con-
tracts of the company. Messrs. Peters
and Hemphill are attorneys for the COM
plainants.
The times., 1899-03-17
Municipal Brevities.

The Commissioners have authorized the Wash
ington and University Railroad Company to is
bonds and stock to the amount OF $1,000. in
accordance with the act OF lSgs.
The proposition recently made by b. +. Mich
olas, of Harrisburg, for furnishing the District
with odoFless ca-t-iron iuletS has been re-
iected the ground that it is inferior to the
inlet now in in this city.
The Commissioners have accepted a deed from
Maurice F. Tally. granting the District the
right of way for the extension of culvert over
stream crossing Michigan Avenue from the
Soldiers Home grounds.
The times., 1899-03-17
The Mortality Record.

Deaths were recorded yesterday follows:
James Honey, q years; William NJ Ball. 10
Fish, ~ years; Nancy Washington. q years;
George Hammersley, IL wears: Ethel A. Hanley.
II years; Sadie jackson, IL years; Lillian War
field > years; James Arthur Brown, l year;
Robert Morris, year; infant OF Florence E
Cawson. days; Mabel Corridor, > days Robert
Caser , hours
The times., 1899-03-17
MR.. wH1TNEY's RACE HORSES.
He Makes Many New Purchase. for
La Belle stud.

Lexington, KY. March 16.-W. C. Whit
ney has purchased in the East large num-
ber of thoroughbred mares and will ship
them TO La Belle stud here next week.
The mares were purchased through VIII
liam Easton. who is also after the entire
yearling product OF Imported Meddler, who
was owned by the Forbes estate. On La
Belle there are two other foals, the prop
erty of Mr.. Whitney. One is by Charade
out of Aunt Betsy and the other by Pes
sara out of Melba. Mr.. Whitney now has
six thoroughbred foals on the farm. The
Kentucky Futurity Stake, which closed
yesterday will have about 500 entries. Sec
retary Wilson has not received as yet all
the nominations, but thinks the number
exceedingly large.
The times., 1899-03-17

Rev F. Edwards, pastor OF the English Baptist
Church at Minersville. Pa, when suffering with
rheumatism was advised to try Chamberlain IS
Pain Balm. He says: a few applications of
this liniment proved Of great service to me. 1t
subdned the Inflammation and relieved the pain.
Should any sufferer profit by giving Pain Balm a
trial it will please me- For sale by Henry
Evans, Wholesale and Retail Druggist, o3s !
Street northwest; Connecticut Avenue and s st.
northwest, and I42s Maryland Avenue northeast
The times., 1899-03-17
An Extraordinary Occurrence.

A man walking along Street the other day
was invited into Tharp's. sl2, by friend TO sam
nile some of his famous Berkeley rye. While
messing through the wholesale department he ad
m:tted that he had never tried this excellent
brand of whiskey. Needless 10 say he was not
A resident, of Washington.
The times., 1899-03-17
wALcoTT BEATS EDWARDS.
The Australian Was Game. Bu
Wholly OutcIassed

New York, March 16.-The Broadway
Athletic Club was reopened tonight as a
fighting arena for the first time since it
was closed in Obtober, 1897. Joe Walcott,
the Boston colored welterweight. was
pitted against Billy Edwards of Aus
tralia. in the star bout of twenty rounds
1t was a heavy hitting affair throughout,
Edwards being knocked senseless in The
thirteenth round after remarkable exhi-
bition of gameness. A large crowd wit
messed the mill.
The times., 1899-03-17
seIf-LibeIing Merchants.

(From the New York Advertiser)
The triumphal march of a certain extract of
beef, as shown in its advertisement. is headed
by a handsomely caparisoned horse, the only
animal in the picture besides man. Had it been
anyone other than the advertiser himself who
considered malicious.
The times., 1899-03-17
No. 61oF Street N. w.

MONEY To LOAN at 4 and Az per cent in sums
OF 81 0Oo to $4,000 d. G. real e,tste; pay
of and G per cent mortgages and begin anew;
all transactions conducted with economical con-
sideration for borrowers. WI. II. SAUNDERS &
CO.. l407 + St NV se24-tt-em
The times., 1899-03-17
pitcher Phillips Joins the CoIoneIs

Louisville, Ky. March l6.-Pitcher Phil
lips. of the Louisville team, Unexpectedly
arrived here from Ashton, S. D., this morn
ing. and both he and Right Fielder Baxter
signed contracts for the season this after
noon. The Colones will go TO Thomas
vile, Ga, for training Saturday afternoon
The times., 1899-03-17
MONEY WANTED AND TO LOAN.

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ALL PERSONS IN WASHINGTON. d. G.. who,
for valuable consideration, are willing 10
invest 5000 or any part thereof, not less than
81, in promoting Mississippi Valley drainage and
land enterprises that will pay a profit of $500
100000 within 30 years. will please communicate
with JAMES SELDOM CoWDoN, Room Il, 524
10th st. NV. mh17-St
The times., 1899-03-17
Loans Of SlO ,,5s 5ss;.? 5ss;5ss@ s5ssIs g.

Wagons, etc, at lowest rates and on the d.y
you apply. We are loeEing on the Building (
Loan Association plan, which makes the cost OF
carrying loans much less than you pay else
where. and allows you to pay it of in any sized
notes you desire, running from one to twelve
months. You only pay for the use OF money for
the length OF time you carry 1t. II you have a
loan with other company we will paw 1t
cf and adssnce you more money il desired Rates
cheertully given and no cost to you unless loan
is made. Loans made anywhere in the District.
Call and get rates Front room, first floor Scien-
tiac America Building
National Mortgage Loan Co.
625 Street N. W.
noG-n
The Mena star., 1899-07-20
IMPROVEMENTS AT ICE PLANT.
Running at Full Capacity-Shipplng Ice to All Points Between Horatio
 and Poteau.

The Mena Ice & Cold Storage Co. is making extensive Improvements and keeping the machinery going, making ice to supply towns along the line of the road from Horatio to the south, to Poteau at the north. Their trade is increasing and aside from small orders they shipped four car loads this far this month.
 Among the improvements being made is blow pipe 265 feet long, through which to convey shavings from Leidigh X Ravens blaming mills to burn in the furnace; and a barn 30x60 feet for the shelter of the delivery teams The we'll is now twenty two feet deep and on Sunday had sixteen feet Of water Tn 1t, demon strating an abundant supply. In this connection arrangements have been made for fire protection with 300 feet of hose and force pump that will throw water 200 feet in the air.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20
Visits Mena and Renews.

W. l.. Howard, who has been teach ing at Rich Mountain, was in Mena Monday and gave the Star call, with renewal of his subscription. Mir. Howard reports two months vacation of his school. and that during this time a new school house will be built, after which the school will again be continued. During this vacation a school is being taught by Mir. Mickey at the school house on the mountain west of Mt. Mena.