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The times., 1899-11-05
MoRMoNIsM DEFENDED.
Elder John VI. Whitaker Speaks il
RaItimnre.

BALTIMORE. Md. Nov. 4.-Elder John
NJ. Whitaker. one of the presidents of the
Eastern States Mission of the Mormon
Church. addressed last night an audience
of about $50 persons, of whom three were
women, at Lehmanns Hall. He discussed
the causes Of the present agitation against
Mormonism. and explained what the Nor
mons believe.
Elder Whitaker said in part: Mormon
ism believes in universal salvation, based
upon individual acts. man who leads d
righteous life in this world is earning a
reward in the world to come that is not
merited by the man who is leading here
an improper life. The Latter-Day Saints
believe that men and women will get only
that for which they have worked. DR.. T.
G. Tiff a minister of the Methodist
Church, residing in Utah, has attacked the
Mormon Church in the East. He has asked
in reality to build up the church of which
he is a member.
Our critics are afraid Of the union of
the Mormon Church. i challenge any
Christian minister to show where We teach
anything that is not in the Bible. Take
away the salaries of these ministers, and
how long will they bleed for the souls of
men? You know as well as I do that the
Christian ministry is a profession. The
elders of the Mormon Church pay their
own expenses. They take up no eoIlec-
tions
1T is not poIygamy but Mormonism that
the Christian ministers are fighting. They
know that the only men in Utah practicing
polygamy today are these who had a plu-
rallty of wives prior to the issuing of the
manifesto against polygamy in Utah. They
have attacked us as regards liberty yet
there Is not a more liberty loving people
than the Mormons."
Elder Whitaker criticised the action of
"a wealthy woman who recently began an
active crusade against pOlygamy.' He no
doubt referred to Miss Helen Gould, of
New York. who is working with those en-
deavoring to prevent the admission of
Congressman elect Roberts, of Utah, a
polygamist.
The times., 1899-11-05
RAID ON MooNsHINERs.
An Illicit stiII Broken Up and Two
Men Captured.

CUMBERLAND. Md, Nov. w. J.
Dickson and Frank Campbell. internal rev
enue officers. assisted by constable. raid
ed the Illicit distiIlery Of William Pritts.
on top Of the Allegheny Mountains. about
thirty miles northwest of Cumberland,
Wednesday. destroying a copper still, eight
barrels OF mash and a barrel of moon
shine" whisky The distillery was rude
shauty in deeply wooded ravine, several
miles from Garrett
The raid was made in the morning. and
the still had been abandoned, although
there were evidences that il had been in
daily operation. The officers lay in wait.
however, and long after daylight William
Pritts, his son. Henry Pritts, and John Way
approached They were covered with re-
yOlvers by the officers who arose from
ambush, and young Pritts and Way surrcn-
dered. but the elder Pritts ran like a deer.
while bullets whizzed past him, and es-
capped. He was wounded in the jaw and
very badly In one OF his legs. He has lot
yet been captured. His son and Yay we're
released Oh 8 0G9 bail each.
The times., 1899-11-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.

The UNDERSIGNED ANNOUNCE THAT
they have formed a partnership undar a.,
Hrm name Of BARNARD & JOHNSON -
Attorneys and COunselors at Law 10 en-
gage IN a general law practice. RALPH P.
BARNARD. GUY II. JOHNSON. Coluua bian
Buuding. No. 416 Fifth Street northwest.
mol, Le-no2. 5m
OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INsUR-
ANCE COMPANY Of the District OF
Columbia. 500 Pennsylvauia Avenue north
west, Washington. Oct Is. 1899
Policy holders are notified that on and
after NOVEMBER l. 1889. the managers
viii pay return OF savings. in proportion
to the surrender value OF each policy. out
Of the savings Of 1898.
One per centum premium charge for IN
sUrance the coming year, is payable 70 TIA
company at same time INSURANCE POL
ICIES MUST BE PRESENTED. that pay
ments may be stamped thereon.
This company insures brick dwellings at
from 81 to S1.25 per 81 600 OF insurance.
and frame dwellings without shingle Tool
at from $3.50 10 $3.50 per $1,000
Please present your policies early and
avoid the crowd.
BY order OF Board OF Managers.
L. PIERCE BOTELER
S. H WALKER Secretary.
President ocI5-tf
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SOUTHERN COTTON sPINNERs.
The Resolutions Drafted in the Con.
ventfOn at Charlotte.


CHARLOTTE. n. c.. Nov. "A meeting
Of the Southern Cotton Spiuners' Associa-
ton was held this week for the purpose of
revising the schedule of cotton yarns. the
former prices being too low for the high
er price Of cotton. Schedule prices on all
cotton yarns was increased, a number OF
commission men from New York, Boston
and Philadelphia meeting the spinners and
cooperating with them in making the
prices fair. The meeting showed that
Southern cotton spinners are building up
strong and influential organization
which viii be Of great advantage to the
whole yarn trade and to the users of
yarn in equalizing prices. Over 100 Of the
largest mills in the South were represent
ed in the gatheding One Of the important
features Of the meeting was q set OF reso-
lutions, unanimously adopted in relation
10 cur foreign commerce and relations,
which said:
Whereas the increasing manufacturing interests
% the United States from 50 OOO 600 900 in value
ln l-9 20 an estimated value OF $50 08g 900 900 in
lyJJ. makes it plain that domestic markets
cannot longer iai1e all our manufactured pro-
ducts, and.
Whereas rhe Southern cotton manufacturing
interests alone have increased from the product
lu l-Fl, Of l510,UJ0 spiudles 10 nearly 5 COO gpD
in 1900, and Jhe development Of trade for our
5urpiUs AmcTiCaH-rlade cotton goods has been
largely in China and other Oriental countries,
therefore. be X
Resolved That We urge the President of the
uited States and Senators and Representa- ives
In Congress the following measures.
First-Ihe preservation OF the integrity of the
Chinese Empire, oI all our treaty rights with
that Empire and the maintenance OF an oUen
door policy ln China with the commerce OF all
nations
Second Vigorous prosecution Of the Philippine
war o. conclusion and the restoration of order
in that territory by our Government.
Third Construction, without delay, OF an 18TH
mian ship canal
Fourth Construction Of cable from the Pa
cIhc Coast 20 Hawaii Jgpan China, the Phil
ipFlUes, and other Oriental points
Resolved, That we consider that a large de-
gree 1t the importance ct the last three items
llcs DO the value gi those measures iu accomplish
ing the hrst ltern and IN protecting cur trade in
China and other Eastern countries
Resolved That we recommend If ii be ugCeg-
sar-. cooperation ri oar Government with the
Governments ~ England and Japan 20 preserve
and protect common trade interest and treaty
rights far unrestricted commerce in China and
Eastern countries
The times., 1899-11-05
A RADICAL PREACHER.
He Would ExtermInate Criminals
With ChIorofOrm.

NEWBURG, Nov. AT a meeting of
the Chautauqua Literary Circle here last
night Rev. c. F. Wixon, an elderly clergy
man, declared it as his belief that Grimm
ais should be exterminated DR. l. R.
Pierce had delivered a lecture on Social
ISM and a discussion Of the topic followed,
in which Mr.. Wixon took part
Mr.. Wixon said he would have the State
regulate the profits Of trusts as it regu-
lated the rate of interest: the working
mems condition he would improve by pro-
noting them for merit; the criminal class,
he said would eventually have to be ex-
terminated
Rev DR.. Iglehart asked how the exter-
mination was to be carried out.
Il believe" answered Mr. Wixon. that
when a man is twice convicted of grave
crime he ought 10 be exterminated. be-
cause crime is hereditary. l don't like the
guillotine; it's too bloody. I don't like
hanging: it's too violent I don't like
electrocution; it's too uncertain and ex
penstve I-well-Td chloroform them. [
don't believe in saddling the expense Of
maintaining 10000 criminals on honest
people"
The times., 1899-11-05
HIS DEATH WARRANT READ.
Condemned to Hang for a FeIoniOuS
Assault

Condemned to Hang for a FelOniOuS
Assault.
HAGERSTOWN. Nd. Nov. 4.-SheriT
Seibert yesterday took the negro Samuel
Johnson. condemned TO be hanged for feIo-
niously assaulting young white girl
from his cell into a private room in the
sherin's residence and read to him the
death warrant. in the presence of four wit
nesses-Deputy Sheriff Curfman, B. F.
Newcomer. Charles Stein, and ]. William
Cook Johnson was extremely nervous.
His voice trembled and he almost sobbed.
This is the first time his nerve has given
way. When convicted and sentenced he
showed no signs of emotion. and when told
the death warrant was here not a muscle
in his face moved.
After being placed back in the cell John
sen read aloud several passages which had
been marked for him in a Bible presented
by Sheriff Seibert. OF whom the negro
spoke in kindly terms. He was not asked
for a confession and he did not volunteer
one He was we'll dressed, is healthy. and
eats heartily Nearly all his time is spent
in reading the Bible. Up TO the time his
death warrant arrived he entertained hopes
of being pardoned to the extent of a life
sentence or a shorter term OF imprison-
ment
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NurrovIy Escaped Drowning.

HYATTSVILLE Md Nov. 4.-John ia
cobs. who resides near Washington, had an
exciting experience Thursday afternoon
while crossing the Northwestern Branch.
near this place. When in the middle of the
creek the horse went over his head and
commenced struggling. The swift cur
rent carried vehicle and horse down stream
and threw Mr. Jacobs out He managed.
after a desperate struggle, to reach the
shore. his clothes being almost torn from
his back Meanwhile the horse had broken
loose from the vehicle and ran away into
the woods after getting ashore. The We
hicle was carried 100 yards down the
stream and lodged against an old tree lying
across the stream.
The times., 1899-11-05
THE HOLLAND BOAT TRIAL.

Plans Perfected for the Test at New
York Monday.
NEW YORK. Nov. 4.-The Holland sub
marine boat is to be given a full test Of its
powers on Monday before the Board Of In
specticn and Survey of the United tSates
Navy. The test is to take place on Little
Peconic Bay. The inspecting board will
consist Of Rear Admiral Frederick Rodgers,
president; Capt RoBIey D. Evans, Com
manders William H. Emory and Charles
r. Rollker. Naval Constructor Washington
E. Copps. and Lieutenant Henderson, re-
corder.
A two-mile course that has been meas
ured and accepted by Government officers
will be used. The course is on the liJtle
hamlet of New Suffolk. between Great Hog
Neck and Little Hog Neck.
The Holland will first run under water
for mile at full speed II will tIeu come
up. take rapid observations and, while
continuing at full speed on the surface.
discharge a whitehead torpedo at a target
500 yards distant
The times., 1899-11-05
stores Looted by burglars.

ELLICOTT CITY. Nd, Nov. 4.-Flve
business places at Eldridge were entered
by burglars on the night OF November l.
The town has eight or ten stores. and is
located on the Washington branch of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Four stores
and o Maley's saloon, on the Baltimore
county side of the Patapsco. were broken
open and their money drawers rifed. Only
small amounts were found in them. and
not much besides money was missed from
any of the places
The times., 1899-11-05
NATURAL GAS GIVING OUT.

Cold weather Interferes With the
supply at Fort wayne.
FORT WAYNE. Ind, Nov. 4.-The Fort
Wayne Gas Company, controlled by the
Dietrich syndicate has notified all its con-
sumers that the recent cold snap indicated
that the company could not furnish a suf-
fcent amount of natural gas for fuel pur-
poses during the coming winter. All con-
sumers have been notified to lay in coal
and wood to be used when necessary. The
company today informed all factories, Of
flee buildings, and hotels using gas under
the boilers that the supply will be cut OF
November 10, to protect private consumers
and homes. The pressure is light today.
The times., 1899-11-05
HALF-MAsTED FOR KERRIGAN.
Honors in New York fer the Late
Soldier and Politician.

Soldier and Politician.
NEW YORK. Nov. 4.-The flag on the
City Hall was at half-mast today in honor
Of Col. James e. Kerrigan, whose funeral
took place this morning The mayor yes
terday ordered the flag to be hung a half
mast in response to a delegation of Colo
mel Kerrigan's friends, including several
Grand Army men.
Colonel Kerrigan, who died on Wednes-
day night in St Mary's Hospital. Brook
lyn had been an alderman in the city and
a member Of Congress. He fought in the
Mexican war engaged in politics here. took
part in a filibustering expedition to Mic
aragua. re-entered politics. fought in the
civil war as colonel OF the Twenty ninth
New York Volunteers, shared in the Feni-
an invasion of Canada in the early seven
ties, and went to the Klondike last spring
The hardships of this last adventure
were too much for him, and shortly after
| his return few weeks ago he was taken
| ILL., His body was taken to the Church
/ OF the Holy Innoceuts on Thirty seventh
Street, near Broadway this morning. and
solemn high requiem mass was cele
! brated
The times., 1899-11-05
THE NEGOTIATIONS PENDING.
4 Belief Tint MIR. Dreyf fuss VIII Sc
cmre the Pittshura: CIub.

Belief That MIR. Dreyfuss VIII Sc
cure the Pittsburp= Club.
PITTSBURG. Nov. 4.-Barney Dreyfuss.
OF the Louisville Baseball Club, came to
town with his attorney yesterday and saw
W w. Kerr. President of the Pittsburg
club. It was thought the deal would be
closed, but Mr.. Kerr wanted to retain a
big interest in the club merge it with
Louisville, and secure a championship team
for Pittsburg. Mr.. Dreyfuss wanted to be
the whole thing himself, and it was an
nounced they had not agreed upon terms
Today, it is stated, the deal viii come to
a climax. It seems to be general public
opinion that Mr.. Dreyfuss has practically
secured the club.
The times., 1899-11-05
INJURED BY A FALLING FLOOR
Several Persons Awaiting Prize
light Returns BndIy Hurt.

WILMINGTON. Del. Nov. 4-The floor
of a room in the Western Hotel, where $50
men were gathered last night 9 hear news
Of the Drizefght fell with crash at II 30
o'clock. One man had leg broken. an
other both ankles, and a score or more
were cut and bruised and received sprains
One man was buried under a stove full of
fire and had presence Of mind TO shut the
door thereby preventing a fire
The police and firemen cleared away the
wreckage. No one was dangerously hurt
The times., 1899-11-05
building and Loan Associations.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Nov, 4.-The report
Of Banking Commissioner Powers on build
ing and loan associations shows assets last
,g5 over the year previous The lia0i i
lies as reported are Sl12665, 767. For the
year the receipts were $523S5. .266. an n
crease Of 81. .033. 963 Disbursements reach
ed the total Of S52, ,3S5, 266. The number Of
associations reporting was l1S3. In adj
lion to this forty-uine foreign building
and loan associations made reports
The times., 1899-11-05
For the Kitchen.

For the sewing room for the library. for
the hall, and for every room for every bur
pose we have all things necessary. Not
Just lew, but wide and excellent assort-
ment- Our housefuruishing department.
100 Is thoroughly vel equipped Kitchen
Gtehslls; erockery' china and glassware
You viii also find a surprising sfoeE -
Pictures. Lamps. Mirrors. Brie-a-brac. lar
dlnleres' etc; more than many an exclusive
store carries.
The times., 1899-11-05
A YACHT VOYAGE TO CHICAGO.
The MireiIn Ends IA Journey OF Two
Thousand MiIeH.

Thousand Miles.
CHICAGO. Nov. 4-From Boston. by way
of New York, the Hudson River, the Erie
Canal and the great lakes. 1000 miles. is
the trip Just completed by Alderman
Frank T. Fowler's sloop yacht MireIIa.
which entered Chicago River just at day
break during the fierce northeaster of
Wednesday.
She was in charge of Capt. Walter B.
Howes. and had John King for a crew.
The little craft. which measures but thirty
one feet on the water line. had made the
long journey in eighty-one days, part of
which time she was wind bound on the
lakes and part of which was spent in tax
ing off the rigging at Albany to allow the
passage of the Erie Canal and in putting it
On again at Buffalo. Alderman Fowler
bought the MireIla two years ago when he
was summering in Boston. She was then
one year old. After using her this sum
mer he decided to bring her to Chicago
The times., 1899-11-05
Students Assan n Divine Healer.

KNOXVILLE. Tenn, Nov 4-students
Of the medical college here organized TO
force Blandon, a divine healer" to quit
the city. They opened the campaign by
throwing snuff in his meeting hall The
students were proceeding to use force when
they We're persuaded to desist by a mem
Der Of the college faculty
The times., 1899-11-05
Carpets.

This department is indeed an important
one, and the enormous business we do en-
ables us to carry a very wide assortment
of patterns. Rare judgment has been
shown in the selection of designs. and the
qualities are all that can be desired. You
certainly never laid eyes on a prettier
stock nor saw lower prices. A point to
remember is that we charge nothing for
making, lining, and laying any carpets
purchased here.
The times., 1899-11-05
4 STRANGE Passrnnrr

Yesterday the passengers on one OF the local
street cars we"e very much amused by the re-
marks of a laxative parrot whose owner had
him In "a cage. Polly kept up a continuous
chatter, and some Of his remarks were remark
ably pertinent An appropriate remark just now
Is TO remind you that Tharps pure Berkeley
rye is the best safeguard against colds or ma
aria. Sudden changes Of weather try any con-
stitution and sickness may often be prevented
by timely use # Berkeley" the purest whisky
made Only 800 full quart, At sl2 Street
northwest 1t
The times., 1899-11-05
Want Credit :?

Although our prices are all the time as
low as others special bargain" prices, you
are at liberty to have your purchases
charged and settle in small occasional
amounts 1t adds nothing to the cost OF
the goods. small amount weekly. twice
a month, or once a month. will soon wipe
out a large bill. We will arrange the terms
TO suit your convenience.
The times., 1899-11-05
For the Bedroom.

However deep or shallow your purse is,
we can fit il in Chamber Furniture. aEd
even cur lowest-priced goods are Of excel
lent design and workmanship , We are
showing wonderful variety OF Bedroom
Suites in different kinds OF wood and a be-
wiidering assortment Of such pretty and
useful things as Cheval Glasses. Toilet Ia
oles. Rockers, ChinOniers. Box Couches.
etc. You Will dnd that we carry the best
assortment at the lowest prices in town.
The times., 1899-11-05
EDUCATIONAL.

The CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY Of AMERICA.
Washington, D. c.
SCHOOLS OF Law
Professional school Course three years. De-
gree IL 3. University school CsTaduats
courses. Degree Ii. D. open October a. 1893
address " c ROBINSON pesn.
The times., 1899-11-05
THE TESTIMONY EDITED
More Charges Brought Against the
Industrial Commission.

hIr. Lockwood Says That Newspaper
Men and College Professors Were
Employed 10 Revise the Sworn
Statements of Witnesses-A Letter
From Attorney General MOnnett.
The times., 1899-11-05
HoNoRING THEIR EMPEROR.
Japanese Residents of New York At
tend a Rirthdny Party.

Japanese Residents of New York At
tend II Birthday Party.
NEW YORK. Nov 4.-The Japanese res
idents of New York and the suburban dis
trict were the guests of the Japanese Con
sui, the Hon S Uchida, at a reception held
in honor of the forty-eighth birthday CT the
Emperor Of Japan, at Tuxedo Hall, Madi on
Avenue and Fifty-ninth Street. last even
ing. Nearly 200 were present at 8 o'clock
when Mr.. Uchida took the platform 10 well
come his guests. He announced that the
exercises would begin with the singing of
the national song, the translation of which
runs as follows.
May our Lords Dominion last
Till 4 thousand years have passed
Twice a thousand times Ger told
Firm as changelesS rock earth-rOuted,
Moss OF ages uncomputed
Grow upon it, green and old.
Mr. Uchida made a speech complimen ary
to the Emperor and said that his guests
had honored themselves no less than their
ruler by gathering in such numbers TO
celebrate his birthday. Mr.. Ryoichi Arai
on behalf of the guests. expressed their
gratitude to the consul for his thoughtful
ness in giving them an opportunity to 10
honor to the great Emperor. Both speech
es were greeted with much enthusiasm.
The times., 1899-11-05
Shorthand and TVB8Writing.

Private lessons st class rates; personal attsn-
tion paid each pupil.
MISS GRANVILLE, 1925 sth st. NV
nOI-lmo. en-
FRENCH, by Partisan. lessons: classes: IS years
refs New York; terms moderate Call 3 70
p. m MADAME K. g4I Nass ave. ~.
ccI3-Iu1o EN-
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DIEIl-

DIEfA1-
WTLkISSON-On Friday, November 8. 1s99
BERNARD. son Ci NJ T. and 70. F. Wilkinson.
at their residence. 53I ST. Sc, Igei twenty
years.
We watched thy dear form fading,
But little did we know.
That the sad tomorrow.
Ihy soul from earth would -u
BY His BROTHER JOHN
Funeral Monday. November g, Isag at @ g. M,
from st, Peters Church. Friends aaJ relatives
invited. Item
MAKER ON Friday November 8, Isg3, a1
o'clock H. m- MARIA MAKER. daughter of
Amelia and the llte John Maker, az her rssi-
deuce. 93I 10ck 81. NV
Funeral from Asbury Church. corner 1, Eleventh
and X streets northwest sunday ar O'clock p.
ul. Relatives and friends invited t1 attend
Item
ELLER- Thursday. November D I,ga st
II -fj p. m.. L0JIS j., eldest and beloved son ai
John and Louisa Ellsr aged twenty gsar7
and three months
Funeral from his late residence. NC. n o
street northwest. en- sunday, November 8 at
o'clock p. M Relatives ard friends are ~
zpectiuIIy invited 70 attend lntermsut i'm Pros
pect Hill Cemetery u0S-2r.e
The times., 1899-11-05

Do you know what superior qualities H.wich's
beers possess? If not phone 654, Arlington Bot
Ting Co.. for case Of Maerzen, Senate or
Lager Beer. These beers have been pronounced
the purest beer that be brewed from mali
and hops
The times., 1899-11-05
rSf tSs Dining Room.

Great advances have been made in dining
room furniture within the past few years,
and we are in the vanguard OF progress.
Such a magnificent and varied assortment
YOU will not find in any other store. Hand
some Sideboards, Extension Tables, Serv-
ing Tables, Chairs, China Closets, in the
most modern and artistic designs and fin
ished at prices that you would hardly think
possible. visit win be of interest, even
if you do not want to buy.
The times., 1899-11-05
For the ParlOr.

When you see our stock Of Parlor Furnl-
ture you win wonder where we can ever
sell it at all, SO. extensive is it. Every con-
ceivable style in suites of three or five
pieces and q vast array OF pretty cabinets.
reception chairs. dainty tables. tabourettes,
easy chairs, rockers, and a thousand and
one other things, all of which lend comfort
and luxury to the parlor The assortment
has been most carefully chosen and can
satisfy every taste.
The times., 1899-11-05

Col. Charles Bird, of the Quarter
master Generals Department, Go
ing to the Philippines on nm In
spectinE TOur-SpIendid Squadron
of TrOopships Vessels Chartered.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-05-18

The beef court withheld from the pub
lie and from General Miles and his at
torney the instructions given them by
the president regarding the scope OF the
inquiry until the day before they closed
taking testimony, thus leaving the Cen
eral of the Army ignorant OF what the
courts duties were. General Miles Of
fered four hundred and forty witnesses.
One hundred and four OF the number
were called aud their testimony in all
cases sustained the charges made by the
General. 1t seems that the court did
not care to have any more testimony OF
that character so they rejected or failed
TO subpoena three hundred and thirty
six OF the generals witnesses, We can
now understand the reason for this, as
the court had its verdict in mind before
the investigation commenced, and did
not propose to have three hundred and
thirty.six more witnesses give testimony
against the verdict that they intended to
find.