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The times., 1899-07-06
WOMAN MYsTER1ousLY SHOT.
Police Investigating the Strange
Death of Mrs. Kearney.

New York, July 5.-Much mystery sur
rounds the shooting of Mrs. Elizabeth
Kearney, thirty-fve years old, who was
shot yesterday in front of her husbands S
road house, the Troy House, on the road
which runs from Jersey City to Secaucus.
Mrs. Kearney was in st. Francis Hospital
in Jersey City today, and the surgeons
said that she could not recover. The bull
let which struck her was one of 45-calibre;
It passed through her body. Her husband
intimated to the police that she might
have been shot out of revenge.
Mrs. Kearney was in front of her house
last night watching her two sons and some
other children setting off Fireworks. She
set of some of them herself, and was
laughing and joking when she suddenly
threw up her hands and screamed. An
instant later she fell on her face and blood
was seen pouring from a wound in her
side. She was carried into the house. A
physician was summoned and an ambu-
lance was called from st. Francis Hos
pital
The police found that the bullet, after
passing through the womans body had
lodged in the woodwork of the barn. The
large size of the bullet led them to be-
lieve that the woman might have been
shot deliberately. While several young
men in the neighborhood we're shooting off
revolvers in the general noise-making. none
OF them was seen to have a weapon OF
the large size that would correspond with
such bullet The bullet was of the sort
used in a Springfield rife
The report of the shot when Mrs. Kear-
ney was struck was lost in the noise of
the firecrackers. No one could tell the di-
rection from which it came. In fact, no
one knew that Mrs. Kearney had been
/ struck until she fell forward on her face.
Kearney told the police that his wife
had quarreled recently with some of her
neighbors, and that some of the quarrels
had been very bitter. This fact, and the
/ size OF the bullet led the police to base
their investigation of the shooting on the
1 theory that it was done deliberately Kear-
ney is well known in his district, and the
road house is much frequented by politi-
clans.
The times., 1899-07-06
LIFE SAVED BY SWAMP ROOT
The Wonderful New Discovery
in Medical Science.
SAMPLE BOTTLE SENT FREE BY MAIL.

Swamp Root discovered by the eminent
kidney and bladder specialist, is wonder
fully successful in promptly curing kid
ney, bladder, and uric acid troubles.
Some of the early symptoms OF weak
kidneys are pain or dull ache in the back.
rheumatism. dizziness. headache, nervous
ness, catarrb of the bladder. gravel or
calculi. bloating sallow complexion, puffy
or dark circles under the eyes, suppress
sion of urine or compelled to pass water
often day and night.
The mild and extraordinary effect of
the famous new discovery. DR.. Kilmer's s
Swamp Root. is soon realized. 1t stands
the highest for its wonderful cures Of the
most distressing cases. II you need a
medicine you should have the best.
Sold by druggists in fifty cent and one
dollar sizes. You may have a sample bot
tie of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root and a
pamphlet that tells all about 1t including
many of the thousands of letters received
from sufferers cured. both sent free by
mail. Write DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y, and please mention that you
read this generous offer in The Washington
Daily Times.
The times., 1899-07-06
AUGUsTIN CHESTER INSANE.
The WelI-Knorn Lawyer Committed
to St. EIizabeth's Asylum.

Augustin Chester, for many years dis
tirguished practitioner at the District bar.
and one of the oldest residents of Wash
ington, was yesterday committed to st.
Elizabeth's Asylum for the Insane by Chief
Justice Bingham, of the Supreme Court OF
the District, sitting in probate court.
The enquiry into the mental condition of
Mr.. Chester was begun yesterday morn
ing, but the subject was not present. al
though he had been summoned to appear.
Mr.. Chester is ninety-one years OF age.
The proceedings on behalf of the District
were conducted by Assistant District At
torney Sinclair.
The writ de lunatico inquirendo vas
applied for by his stepdaughter. Miss
Eleanor Chester, who, on the witness
stand, testified that she was in fear of her
life on account of the actions of her step
father.
Drs George Hyde Lee, and Dennison,
who, at the instance of the court had ex-
amined the subject of the enquiry, testified
that Mr. Chester's mind is unbalanced and
that in their opinion he is a proper sub
ject for confinement in an asylum for the
insane.
1t was stated that Mr.. Chester is mon-
omaniac on the subject of the disposition
OF the house in which he resides. 1t seems
to be his desire, 1t was said, to turn his
wife, who is eighty years of age and his
stepdaughters out of doors and rent the
property. He has, it was testified, already
barricaded the front door Of the house and
will not allow anyone to either enter or
depart by that way.
After hearing the evidence, the court
ordered that the subject be committed to
st. Elizabeth's Asylum for the Insane.
The times., 1899-07-06
A $4,000 FIRE IN NEW YORK.
big Chambers Street Building
Gutted by Midday Blaze.

New York, July 5.-A fire which filled
the air for blocks around with dense
clouds of black smoke broke out at 1910
O'Clock today in the six-story brick build
ing at the northwest corner of Washington
and Chambers Streets, and in a few min
utes had nearly gutted the building from
the second floor to the top. Three alarms
were turned in, but the flames starting on
the second floor. gathered a quick head
way and spread up the elevator shaft. and
were bursting out of all the windows when
the firemen arrived.
The fire started In the part of the build
ing occupied by w. II. Cummings G. Son,
dealers in scrap rubber, and nobody knows
how 1t originated. Ten minutes before the
twenty-five men employed by Cummings
& Son had gone out for lunch and the
second floor was deserted. The first floor
is occupied by William Hines e. Co., pro-
duce dealers, and the third floor by the
American Wood and Decorating Company
These three firms are the only tenants of
the building
At ! O'Clock the fire was got under con-
troll. The building was Quilted from top
10 bottom and its contents destroyed The
damage was estimated at $4,000 The
building is said to be owned by the Erie
Railroad Company, although Mr. Hines,
the lessee. stated that he leased il from
the Clark estate. He said the building
was worth 100000, most of which was
insured.
The times., 1899-07-06

The opening of the week in the stock
market was an excellent one from the
point Of view of the friends of higher
prices. There was some irregularity in
the movement of the different groups, but
the general tendency was upward decis-
lively enough, and in the majority of cases
the net gains for the day were excellent.
The market was characterized by greater
breadth than was seen at any time last
week, the steel securities, the coalers. and
Brooklyn all advancing well after periods
of several days hesitancy. The opening
was at prices averaging half point higher
than the close on last Saturday. From
this level there was a tendency to decline
at frst under the heavy selling to take
profits among the smaller holders of
stock Before noon, however, the advance
had begun again, and In different parts
of the list it was continued up until the
close, which in many stocks was at the
top prices for the day. The buying was
notable, though 1t cannot be said that
the public was a participant to the extent
that had been expected. The Vanderbilts
the Goulds, the Standard Oil crowd, and
the Flower people were all buyers. Lon
don also bought considerably more than
It sold Another feature of the buying
was that by Keene, which was said to
be heavy, the Impression being that this
gentleman has gone over completely from
the bear side. The impression among
careful observers at the close yesterday
was that a reaction of a point or so is
likely to occur in the market at any time
now. This expectation may not be rea-
lized. but after such an advance as has
taken place, extreme caution in buying
stocks is certainly not out of place. The
general tendency, however, is still un-
mistakably upward. and all the news as
it develops only tends to strengthen the
The times., 1899-07-06
DISTRIBUTION Is MADE.
Potomac Flats Case Award Appor-
toned to the Easily Heirs.

So ~ tht
Chief Justice Bingham and Associate
Justice Hagner. of the Supreme Court of
the District, yesterday, sitting in general
term, finally disposed of the award allow
ed the heirs of the late William Easily in
connection with the decision in the Po-
tomac Flats cases.
According to the decree of the Supreme
Court OF the United States, the sum of
s7,12S.72 was awarded TO the heirs of The
Easily estate. The heirs at-law, however,
are scattered and under ordinary circum-
stances 1t would be very difficult for the
officers of the court to make the division
of the award. Messrs. Webb Webb, and
Lambert &c Lambert, representing the
heirs, the former, through Rose L. and
Fannie B. Easily, appointed trustees in
the place of John Easily, the last of the
trustees of the Easily estate. agreed that
the award should be paid to the trustees
named. Assistant District Attorney Hugh
7. Taggart, who represented the Govern
ment, offered no opposition to the propo-
sition, and with some slight change, the
order was passed by the court. The order
in the matter specifies that of the sum of
ST,123.72. the sum Of S6.210.01 be made pay
able to Rose L. Easily and Fannie B.
Easily, trustees, to be distributed in ac-
cordance with the interests of the parties,
whether as heirs-at-law or beneficiaries
under the will of William Easily. The pay
ment of the remainder of the sum of ST.
123.72-or 1913. lis reserved for the fu-
ture consideration of the court until the
claims of Thomas E. Waggaman and John
Pilling to the same, as the assignees of
George A. Hyde. one of the heirs of VIII
liam Easily, can be heard and considered.
In connection with the settlement of this
matter Henry B. King, through Messrs.
Lambert & Lambert, asked for the ap-
pointment of a committe to take charge
OF the estate of his brother, Theodore F.
c. King, who, it is alleged, is insane.
Theodore F. C. King is one OF the heirs
of the Easily estate.
The times., 1899-07-06
ELIAS HATFIELD AT BAY.
The Slayer of Deputy Sheriff Ellis
Said to BE Surrounded.

Williamson. W. Va, July Sit is re-
ported here that a posse under Sheriff
KeadIe has Elias Hatfield, son of Devil
Anse Hatfield. who killed Deputy Sheriff
Ellis on Monday, cornered in the Ken
lucky mountains. News of a fight is ex-
pected. Hatfield has been re-enforced by
his friends and is entrenched in noun
tain gplch. In the posse are twenty men.
They pursued Hatfield ali day yesterday
with bloodhounds. Hatfield killed Ellis to
keep a vow he made years ago. John Hat
field, who was conspicuous In one of the
leading battles against the McCoys. was
captured few years ago by Ellis. Ellis
and his posse surrounded a small hut in
which Hatfield had taken refuge for the
night and at break Of day he was forced
TO surrender and his trial in Kentucky re-
suited in a life sentence in State prison.
Elias Hatfield swore to take revenge and
killed Ellis.
Ellis was one Of the influential citizens
OF southern West Virginia. His friends are
enraged and swear that Hatfield shall never
be brought back 10 this State alive The
Hathelds are on the alert. Word has been
passed along the line and they are organ
izing TO protect Elias. and. II possible,
10 prevent his capture. Elias is but
eighteen years old.
The times., 1899-07-06
PARIS, TENN, eUTTED BY FIRE.
Firecrackers Cause the Destruction
of Fourteen buildings.

Chattanooga. Tenn, July 5.-The bus
mess portion OF Paris, Tenn, was wiped
out by fire last night as a result of a
Fourth of July celebration. A livery stable
IL the centre of the town caught fire from
fireworks at II o'clocsr A stiff wind was
blowing at the time, and the fire spread
rapidly TO adjoining buildings. The volun-
teer fire department was unable TO cope
with the flames, and before they were
under control. at 3 o'clock this morning,
fourteen buildings had been destroyed
The court house and Caldwells Hotel
were both badly damaged and had mar
row escape from destruction. number of
guests at the hotel escaped in their night
clothes. During the confusion several per-
sons were injured. The loss viii amount
TO over S35. 600.
The times., 1899-07-06
FEWER DEATHS THIS WEEK.
The Rate Among the CoIored People
Was High.

The Health Department issued the fol-
lowing weekly bulletin yesterday after
noon:
During the past week there were lO3 deaths in
the District as compared with los in the week
previous. OF the decedents 81 were white and 30
colored. The annual death rate was 1911 for
each 1000 of the whole population; for the whites
being l4.66, and for the colored $50. There
were II deaths from diseases of the brain and
nervous system, against by the preceding
report; 2 from typhoid fever, 10 from diarThoeal
diseases, and from cerebro-spnal meningitis.
OF smallpox there were cases in quarantine
at the close OF last report. During the week no
new cases occurred and were discharged, leav-
ing cases in hospital at the close OF this report.
OF diphtheria there were Is cases under treat
mant at the close OF last report. During the week
$ new cases developed and discharged,
leaving l6 cases in isolation in 10 premises
There were Is cases OF scarlet fever under OBJ
servation at the close OF last report. During
the week new cases were reported aud IS were
discharged, leaving s5 cases with warning cards
in % premises.
The mean weather conditions prevailing dur
ing the week were: Temperature of the atmos-
phere 70 degrees; barometer, 29.9T, and relative
humidity, ". The rainfall was SO OF an inch,
with northerly winds, averaging miles per hour.
The thermometer registered SIS degrees on the
2sth ultimo, and iell to 81 degrees on the lst
instant.
The times., 1899-07-06
TEXAS COTTON PROSPECTS.
Various Large Estimates as to the
Probable Losses.

[Received daily by E. A. Bowers & Co., brokers,
Washington Loan and Trust Building, CORE
spondents Ware & Leland, Chicago; Purnell, Hag-
aman & Co., New York;
New York, July 5.-After a holi-
day of three days the Texas cotton
situation is still OF much Importance.
The developments since last week lead to
the belief that the destruction of cotton
may prove quite heavy, though not SO
serious as some have claimed. Details of
the actual situation are still lacking. The
prevailing impression, however, is that
from 200, 600 to 100000 bales have been
lost The weekly Weather Bureau report
indicates a generally satisfactory situa-
tion outside of Texas.
The cotton market today was indicative
of nothing in particular, slight early ad-
vances being followed by declines in the
opening quotations and below.
The times., 1899-07-06

and. according to report. J. P. Morgan &
Co. have just completed arrangements
with the Mexican Minister of Finance for
refunding the entire debt at rate Of
interest l per cent lower than the Gov
ernment is now paying. 1t is also said
that ]. S. Morgan & Co. of London and
a powerful banking institution of Berlin
are interested in the big transaction BY
the change the Mexican Government Will
save nearly s1,O0o,000 a year. The same
report had 1t that the Mexican bonds Will
be placed on sale in New York in week
or two.
At the Office of ]. P. Morgan G. Co.
this morning nothing could be learned
about the report. Mr.. Morgan said he had
heard the report, but had nothing to say
Mr.. Hamilton, member of the firm OF
]. P. Morgan & Co., said the same thing.
The times., 1899-07-06
New York Cotton Market.
MAY REFUND MExICo's DEBT.
Rumors in Wall Street of n Big FL
nanciaI Undertaking.

New York, July 5.-There is report in
Wall Street that the banking firm of ].
P. Morgan & Co. has carried through a
deal whereby it is TO refund the foreign
debt of the Republic of Mexico, and that
at lower rate of interest than the Mexi-
cans are now paying.
This deal, 1t is realized, will mark an
important departure for American financ-
iering. 1t will be our first entry into the
field which Europe has long held, almost
exclusively. The Mexican foreign debt
amounts in the aggregate to SlOs,555, 10o
and nearly the whole of it draws interest
at the rate of per cent. It is now held
mostly in London, Germany, and Holland,
The times., 1899-07-06
THE DEPUTY's RECEIPT GOOD.
Taxes Paid to Him Discharge the
Liability.

A communication was recently received
by the District Commissioners from Ar
thur T. Brice, Cashier of the Riggs Ma
tional Bank, enquiring whether, during
the absence of the Collector of Taxes the
deputy collector. Mr.. Collins. or the sig
nature OF any other official on tax receipts.
is binding upon the District. He also
asks whether the Commissioners would
recognize such tax receipts when due in
the regular course Of business. The mat
ter was referred by the Commissioners to
their Attorney, Andrew B. Duvall, who ad-
vised them yesterday that in the District
Appropriation act of June Il. 1896. Con-
gress expressed an intention to enable
the Collector of Taxes to have his deputy
act for him during his absence. and that
whenever the Collector authorizes his dep
uty to act for him the receipt Of the latter
relieves the person making payment from
any further liability.
The times., 1899-07-06
No Strike in the Carnegie Works.

Pittsburg, July 5.-The Homestead Steel
Works, of the Carnegie Steel Company. re-
sumed work at o'clock this morning after
thirty six hours suspension for the OBJ
servance Of the Fourth OF July. No trouble
occurred in starting the big plant as a
result of the labor troubles. The attempt
ed strike has proved a complete failure
ana has given the cause OF trade unions
at Homestead a setback that viii be felt
for years.
The times., 1899-07-06
THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Wheat Takes n Sudden slump of Al
most Two Cents

Chicago, July 5.-Wheat lost almost two
cents and closed at the bottom Large
receipts were the bearish factor. Septem-
ber sold at rs and at 73 SIS, and closed at
7S 5-S@73 ga. The worlds shipments
were over S,0O0,000 bushels. The visible
Increased 4,744,000 bushels. The weekly
weather crop bulletins were favorable, the
winter wheat yield being reported of in
quality. Rain was reported in France.
The shipping demand was poor here and at
the seaboard.
The times., 1899-07-06

The Washington Stock Exchange.
Sales-Regular Call-U. S. 3's, registered,
S100G107 rs; Washington Loan and Trust.
15G160 1-2; Capital Traction. 40G94 1-2.
14O694 3-4, 150G95. 9s5695 is. s7G94 rs,
200G94 5-s; Washington Gas. 200G53;
Merganthaler Linotype, 10G203 1-2, 5G204.
10@204 IA, 109204 is. 10000 3-S. 501
204 1-2, 109204 5-s, 20@204 "a. 15@
205. 10G205 is. American Graphic
phone, 200@13 "a; American Graphophone
preferred, 5oG13 IA, 10G13 5-s.
After Call-Met. R. R. Certificate "B",
s1.000G116 "a, Capital Traction, 1896.
The times., 1899-07-06
a Frightful Blunder

win often cause horrible Burn, scald. Cut.
or Bruise Bgeklen's Arnica salye, the best IN
the world. viii kill the pain and promptly heal
it, Cures Old Sores, Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils,
Felous. Corns, all Skin Eruptions- Best Pile
cure on earth. Only 25 cents box. Cure guar
antccd. Sold by Henry Evans. Druggist. sSs E
Street. :
The times., 1899-07-06

Tho American Journal Of Health In its last
issue says Beurich's is the purest and most
wholesome beer in the United States. Read the
unsolicited report OF the journal OF Health,'
which was reproduced in The Times of June %,
and dnd CUT what the hygienists think Of Heu.
rich's.
The times., 1899-07-06
The Washington Stock Exchnnr

Graphophone common was strong, 200
shares being sold at 13 "a.
The times., 1899-07-06

The greatest activity OF the day was In
Capital Traction, of which 1000 shares
were bought at prices ranging from 81 1-2
to 90 is. Hints from insiders are that the
earnings of the company are largely in ex-
cess of those of last summer, and the stree.
again hears the suggestion that the stock
will go to par. This event is probably
some distance In the future as yet, how
ever
The times., 1899-07-06

The unsolicited editorial OF the American
Journal OF Health" gives Heurich's beer the hFs,
place OF all pure beers
The times., 1899-07-06
New York srock narIset.

Corrected daily by W. B. Hibbs & Co.,
members of the New York Exchange
l41e Street.
The times., 1899-07-06

emily being of bona-fide character large
ly. and rejecting Q persistent investment
demand for securities The total OF busl-
ness was $4,000. the number of shares
traded in being more than 1,6e0.
The times., 1899-07-06
BANK STATEMENTS.

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
NAIloNAb SAFE DEPOSIT, SAVINGS AND
TRUST COMPANY OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA.
AT washington, in the District Of Columbia at
the close of business June so, ls9a:
The times., 1899-07-06
FINANCIAL.

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EXPERTS report that fne eranuiated beet sugar
can be manufactured for 81 cents per pound,
and at profit OF 30 per cent per annum on
the investment Fer stock and bonds in this In
dusiry address NJ. H. MOORE, Si5 st. NV
iy6-st
GiLT-EDGE securities paying big interest. for
sale. ROOM 40. Warder building. iy0.N
The times., 1899-07-06
Chicago Grain and Provision MarEe,

Corrected daily by W. 3. Hibbs & Co..
members Of the New York Exchange.
The times., 1899-07-06

probability of much higher prices during
the coming months. The level reached
yesterday by many stocks was very close
to the highest of the year so far.
The times., 1899-07-06

Mergenthaler advanced well under the
influence of good buying, The stock sold
from 203 1-2 to 205 is, the total number
of shares traded in being 150.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-09-30
YAoU1 GRASS HOUSE, SHOWING UTENSILS

cans and has never been surveyed by
the government engineers. There are
traditions of vast mineral wealth in
this uneXplored region, and one belief
current in Mexico is that the Yaqui
country holds the ruins of an ancient
and splendid capital. This city, ac-
cording to tradition, occupies noun
tain height not to be approached save
by trails which the Yaquis jealousy
guard against intrusion.
AS early as 1890 Roman Catholic mis-
sionarics entered the valley of the
Yaqui, 1000 miles northwest from the
City of Mexico, which had been cap
tured Ky Cortez in 1921. The missions,
protected by the army prospered, and
in the course of time the Yaqui terri
tory was added to the Spanish domain
in America. In 1873, however, the In
dams revolted against Spain. The in
vaders were defeated in battle, but
made up for their failure in arms by
artful duplicity. The Yaquis revolted
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-09-30

again in 1925, and again in 1882, against
Mexico, when, armed with bows, battle
axes and spears, and led by their cele-
brated chieftain, Banderas, they put
up noble fight, although finally over
come. They made another revolution
airy attempt in 1si1, and defended their
mountain fastnes ses with rare valor,
and for years held the Mexican troops
at bay. Order was finally restored by
compromise. The present conflict
will be still more sanguinary; because
to-day the Indians are well armed. The
bows and battle axes have been sup
planted by winchester repeating rifles
and field guns.
Gen. Nelson A. Miles, who is an au-
thority on everything pertaining to In
dian and border warfare, states that
when few years ago company began
to build railroad south from Benson,
Ariz., to Nogales and Hermosillo, the
capital of the state of Sonora, and
still further south to Guaymas, on the
iiulf of Mexico, the Yaquis flocked to
the region along the line of the road
and offered their labor which, of course,
~as well paid for. With the money
thus obtained they purchased rifles of
the latest patterns and vast stores of
ammunition. Many of them continued
to work along the road, and thus kept
NJ the supply of funds for the purchase
II munitions of war.