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The times., 1899-04-28
THE POWELL MURDER TRIAL.
The Arguments of Counsel VIII BE
Concluded Today.

kOuay.
The testimony in the case OF James Pow
ell, colored, who is on trial in Criminal
Court No. /. was concluded yesterday
about noon and the counsel on either side
submitted their requests to Justice Cla-
baugh presiding asking for certain instruc-
tions to the jury. After the recess hour
Assistant District Attorney Joseph Shil-
iington made the opening argument for
the Government and was followed by l.. NJ.
King for the defence. The closing argu-
ments will be made this morning by
Thomas L. Jones for the defendant ard
Mr.. Shillington for the prosecution.
The interest in the proceedings yester-
day centred in the testimony of the de-
fendant Powell, who took the witness
stand in his own behalf. He claimed that
the killing OF William Patrick Lee was in
self-defence, and was done while the de-
ceased was rushing at him with an open
knife in his hand and with the words
XIII him" on his tongue.
Powell testified that, on the night in
question, he left Armory' Hall. in o Street,
between Seventh and Eighth Streets alone,
and, going to Seventh Street started to-
ward his home in Grant Avenue. When
he had gone up Seventh Street but short
distance north from o Street, he said, he
was attacked by man named Dean, a
friend of Lees, who sprang upon him from
behind window casing. He cried for
help but none came. Lee and Lewis,
whom Powell said were also in hiding.
then rushed at him, the former having an
open knife in his hand. Powell said he
backed away from his assailants who
pressed forward toward him. While en-
deavoring to avoid the assault. Powell said
he drew knife from his pocket and then
struck Lee in defence of his own life.
The defendant admitted that he attempt
ed to escape from the District after COM
mitting the crime. but says he did so
because he did not know what else to do.
The times., 1899-04-28
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.
John Morgan, the Victim, in a Sc
rious Condition.

Francis Knighton. bricklayer, twenty
three years old. was arrested and locked
up at No. stationhouse b. Policeman Ri
ley at an early hour yesterday moi ming.
charged with an assault with knife on
John Morgan, timer, who lives at 2516
l. Street northwest. The assault was COM
mitted about 3:15 o'clock yesterday morn
ing in front OF a lunchroom in Z Street,
between Thirteenth and Thirteen and-a-
half Streets, northwest. Morgan claims
that Morris Gainey, who has not yat been
arrested, was also a party 10 the assault.
1t appears that Morgan met the two men
whom he claims assaulted him early in tie
night He remained with them fOi some
time, and. tiring of their dCoauchery, left
them This seems to have cngered che two
men and they sought their former compan-
ion, finding him in the iunchr1om men,
toned above. An argument resulted and
the assault followed. during which nnigh-
ton is alleged to have knocked Morgan
down The PROSTATE maL then ieceived
stab wound in the face about an inch
below the temporal artery. He thinks the
wound was inflicted by Gainey, but is not
sure.
Morgan was taken to the Emergency
Hospital, where his wound was cieansed,
dressed, and stitched. Later he was sent
to his home. 1t was understood last night
that the man was in serious though not
critical condition. The police are cndeav-
oring TO locate Gainey.
The times., 1899-04-28
MORE POLICE CHANGES.
j. r. Cochran Promoted From a Pri-
vnte to a Detective


Additional changes and transfers in the
police force announced yesterday are as
follows: Private Samuel II. Walker. of
the Second precinct removed as the result
of charges alleging intoxication which
were sustained. William L. Aud, appoint
ed to be private of the first class, vice
A. o. Girard, who has rendered his re-
signation. Girard was re-appointed only
few days ago. He was formerly a mem
Der of the force and resigned at the open
ing OF the war to accept a commission in
the United States Army. When he was
mustered out he sought a reappointment
and was successful. In his resignation
Girard states that he is actuated in the
course pursued by the earnest solicitation
of his father.
Sergt. j. l.. Sprinkle. of the Eighth pre-
cinct, is transferred to the First precinct
10 fill the vacancy caused by the transfer
of Sergt. Joseph Acton, as announced
few days ago. Private ]. r. Cochran, Of
the First precinct. is relieved of street
duty and detailed for detective service at
the Pennsylvania Railroad station.
The selection of Cochran for detective
duty is the reward for faithful and ener-
getic service covering a period of many
years. He is conscientious and hard
worker, and has attracted considerable
attention to himself by many clever ar
rests. Major Sylvester has long had Coch-
ran in his mind for position which would
give the man greater opportunity to
show his ability. Recently Cochran made
an arrest of colored boy who robbed a
sleeping guest at a downtown hotel. On
that occasion he showed that he was cap
able of better work than his present po-
sition gave him chance of performing He
worked the case against the man in clever
style. Starting without a clew he sue
ceeded not only in locating the culprit
| and recovering portion Of the money, but
extracted confession from the thief. At
the time of the arrest many persons who
knew of the robbery thought the arrest
an outrage and were willing to make af-
fidayits that, the suspect was net guilty.
Subsequent developments proved that the
keen judgment of Cochran was correct.
The times., 1899-04-28

TO have been counterfeited. you may re-
lease the cigars covered by stamps OF
other denominations, which are regular
and in the hands of innocent holders.
The cigars can be left in the custody of
the parties from whom seized, If they
are responsible pending further action.
Innocent holders who have purchased
cigars and paid for same will be treated
fairly, and reasonable offers in compromise
accepted. Such offer should include pay
ment OF costs, the tax on the cigars, and a
nominal sum as specific penaity--to be
made through you to this office.
When stamps are undoubtedly genuine
the cigars may be released without delay.
Parties owing Jacobs &c Co. and w. l..
Kendig for cigars purchased should be ad-
vised not to pay such bills or accounts.
and you will take prompt steps to attach
and hold moneys thus due on account of
Indebtedness 10 the Government for taxes
evaded Consult the District Attorney.
Hold the fraudulent cigars in such cases
until the matter is decided"
The times., 1899-04-28
AN INJUNCTION GRANTED.
Mrs. Kelly Protests Against Vncat
ing Her Office.

Mrs. Kelly Protests Against Vncat-
ing Her Office.
Mrs. Mary T. Kelly yesterday. in con-
junction with her partner in business.
John NJ. Herman, secured an injunction
in the Supreme Court of the District.
stopping the proceedings at law instituted
against her by her landlords. Herman E..
Gasch and Arthur E. Gasch. to eject her
from her rooms in the Metzerott Building.
In her affidavit Mrs. Kelly states that her
partner, John H. Herman, Is a resident Of
Canyon City, Ore. and that the defendants
are engaged in this city in the real estate
and insurance business. She says that on
November IA last she entered into a writ
ten contract to rent room No. 30. Met
zerott Building. for which she agreed to
pay SIS per month. She also alleges that
she paid the rent regularly as 1t became
due.
She states that it was the custom of the
agent of the defendants to call for the
rent. Sometimes the agents would make
the collection, Mrs. Kelly says, on the first
day of the month and at other times sew
eral days later. Her special grievance now
is that when the rent for the month be-
ginning April II and ending May II next
was due the defendants, or their agent
failed to call at her office and collect the
amount due. and have at no time since
April IL demanded the same from her.
On the other hand, Mrs. Kelly declares
that the defendants, without notice or
warning 10 her. entered suit against her
and her partner for the possession OF room
No. 80. Metzerott Building, which she still
occupies. She also states that as soon as
she received notice of the suit instituted
before. Justice of the Peace O'Neal against
her for the possession of the premises. she
Immediately rendered the amount of rem
tai due, but it was declined.
On motion OF Woodward & Birney.
counsel for the complainants, Justice Cox
issued a restraining order estorp!ng the
proceedings at law for the possession of
the premises occupied by the plaintiffs.
The times., 1899-04-28
CLERKS MEET TO ORGANIZE.
A Movement Looking to Shorter Re
fufu

A Movement Looking to Shorter Re-
taiI Store Hours.
A large number of the clerks employed
in the retail stores of the city met last
evening in the assembly room of Woods
Business College for the purpose of form
ing an organization for mutual protection
and the advancement OF their interests.
The meeting was called by r. Henry Lewis,
organizer OF the American Federation of
Labor. and the use of the hall was ten
dered by Prof. Court F. Wood, principal
OF the college which bears his name.
The meeting was opened By Prof. Wood,
who said it is not his purpose to array
labor against capital nor to forward
movement which would result in the lay
ing of boycotts, but rather to form an
organization which should result in the
betterment of the condition of the
clerks Of the city. He then offered
to the first twenty-five members who
signed the charter Of the proposed
organization a free scholarship for
three months in any branch of Wood Col
lege. He also stated that he knew of a
law firm which would advise the members
of the organization free of charge and in
the event that any of them were dis
charged simply because of their connec-
tion with it would also prosecute their
cases without cost.
At the conclusion of Prof Woods re-
marks Mr.. Lewis made brief address,
in which he pointed out the benefits of
organized labor to the wage earners of all
cailings. He illustrated this by telling
how other crafts had been benefited in
securing better wages and shorter hours.
Charles w. Enrich, Secretary Of the
Shoe Clerks Assembly, X. of L., told of
the concessions which had been granted
the members of that organization through
the support OF the national body with
which it is affiliated.
When the organization is perfected it is
understood that the first effort will be to
secure shorter hours for the retail clerks
in the stores in the city. The meeting ad
journed to meet next Thursday evening
at the same place at $3.50 o'clock. Before
leaving the hall many of those present en-
rolled themselves as charter members Of
the organization
The times., 1899-04-28
WHIST LEAauE OFFICERS.
The Congress VIII Close With the
Finals Today.


Finals Today.
The third day of the congress of the
Woman's Whist League closed last night,
after an exciting day and evening of play.
with many tired ladies, a few overjoyed
victors, and feeling of solemn RESPONSE
bility felt by those who. by reason of their
good playing, have been placed on the lists
for the finals. which are to take place this
morning. Officers for the ensuing year
were also elected yesterday, and Detroit
was selected as the meeting place for the
next congress, which will convene year
from now.
The final games for the Washington
trophy and the Philadelphia cup were
played yesterday. The New York Ladies'
Whist Club carried away the Washington
trophy, while the Minneapolis Journal"
Ladies' Whist Club captured the Philadel-
phia cup.
At 10 o'clock this morning the final con-
test will begin for the Toledo trophy, the
Brooklyn trophy, and for the handsome
prizes offered by the Washington Whist
Club and others for the top score for mixed
tables. The following Washington players
have qualified for the mixed finals: S. A.
Swearing. DR.. E. R. Lewis. Mrs. Daniel
McMurtrie, DR.. McMurtrie. Mrs. ]. F.
Bracket, Ralph Barnard. Mrs. Virginia
Carpenter. Bennett Taliaferro, Mrs Davis.
Miss C. H. Schmidt, C. NJ Barrick, the
Vicomtesse de Sibour and w. T. Bingham.
The local qualified players for the
Brooklyn trophy are the Vicomtesse de ST.
bour, Mrs. Sheras, Miss Cockrell Mrs. H.
V. Cross, Miss X. M. Schmidt, Miss c. H.
Schmidt, Mrs. C. G. Allen, and Mrs E. p
Goodrich.
The finals for the Toledo trophy will be
played between the Warrenton- Howell
Hamilton Club and the Triginta Club, from
Wilmington.
At the business meeting of the congress
held yesterday afternoon the following Of
ficers were elected: President, Mrs. Clar-
ence Brown, Toledo. Ohio: first vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Waldo Adams. Boston: second
vice president, Mrs. Charles Williams,
Philadelphia: secretary, Mrs. o. D. Thomp-
son, Allegheny, Pa; treasurer. Mrs Silas
w. Pettit, Philadelphia. The members of
the congress voted unanimously to hold
the next session in Detroit
The times., 1899-04-28
CURTIS PHOTOGRAPHED.
His Measure Taken for the Rogues,
Gallery.

Samuel R. Curtis, who was arrested
Wednesday near Hyattsville and locked Up
in this city, charged with the larceny of
a horse and buggy, the property of George
w. Jackson, a resident of Takoma, was
photographed and measured for the rogues'
gallery yesterday morning He will prob
ably be arraigned in court this morning
The police have investigated the career
of their prisoner and find. as has been
stated, that he has figured in several shady
transactions. Since his arrest they lave
learned that he is alleged to have stolen
a lady's bicycle from in front of Saks
store. in Seventh Street, and to have
traded it with an official of the Treasury
Department for a boys bicycle and So
bonus. The official identified the prisoner
yesterday afternoon.
The times., 1899-04-28
MRS. G1BsoN's DIVORCE SUIT.
Charges of InfdeIity Lodged Against
Her Husband.

Following the charge of infdelity made
against her husband, Charles A. Gibson, on
Wednesday, yesterday Mrs. Annie V. Fl.
Gibson filed a petition for divorce. in which
she also charges him with marital inf
deity. Mrs. Gibson states in her bill of
complaint that her husband is a clerk of
the Committee on Agriculture of the House
Of Representatives, and that his salary
from this position and other sources
amounts to about $1,000 year. She also
states that she was married to the defend
ant in Portsmouth, Va. in 1878.
1t is stated that domestic happiness has
been a stranger at the Gibson freside for
a number of years. the cause being va
riously stated as cruelty on the part OF
the husband and jealousy on the part of
the wife. Some time ago Mrs. Gibson pc
tltioned the Supreme Court of the District
for a divorce from her husband on the
ground OF cruelty, but her suit failed and
she was not granted a decree. After the
failure of the suit for divorce a recoIciIia-
ton was effected and Mrs. Gibson returned
to her husband. who was then living at
the number he was arrested at on Wednes-
day night. During the period of their sep
sration, however. Mr.. Gibson continued to
provide support for his wife.
The times., 1899-04-28
sEAToN STREET NOT so BAD.
The commissioners Disagree Will
Certain COmplainants.

Certain COmplainants.
A complaint has been filed by F. Dixon
and other residents of Seaton Street, be-
tween U and V and Seventeenth and
Eighteenth Streets northwest, against the
condition of their thoroughfare. The
signers of the complaint assert that the
contractor in charge of the work of re-
constructing the u Street line of the Capt.
tai Traction Company has been using
vacant lot in the vicinity for dump. thus
making it much higher than the street,
and causing an overflow of dirt in Seaton
Street after every. rainfall
The Commissioners instituted an inyes-
tigation and have decided to notify the
residents that the condition of the street is
not such, in their opinion, as to call for
immediate action. 1t is admitted that the
street has fiat drainage grade, and if
it develops that water remains in hollows
and depressions and becomes stagnant the
District authorities say they will improve
the street. 1t is maintained by the Com
putting Engineer that the contractor is
acting entirely within his rights in putting
the material from q Street on private
property adjoining the street.
The times., 1899-04-28
SHE DEMANDS ALIMoNY.
Mrs. Beck's Further Proceedings
Against Her Husband.

Proceedings were begun in equity yes
terday by Mrs. Margaret Beck, who some
time ago was divorced from her husband,
August Beck, for the purpose of compelling
him to pay alimony allowed her by the
Supreme Court of the District at the time
she was granted legal separation from
him. Part of the order of the court grant
ing the decree is embraced in the plaintiffs
complaint. II states that she was divorced
from the defendant, August Beck, in June.
1890, and was awarded the custody of
her children and allowed alimony in the
sum OF $50 per month and $50 counsel fees.
In addition to this, the decree states that
the payments of alimony ordered by the
court ''shall be lien on the property of
the said August Beck"
Further, Mrs. Beck states that the de-
fendant has never paid the alimony or
counsel fees allowed by the court and
this is now due her. $3.50. Theodore
Beck is made a defendant because it is
claimed by the plaintiff that on March 2S
last the defendant. August Beck. with
view of defeating her claim, undertook to
convey to his brother certain real estate.
Watch for a town. Congress Heights, D. C.
Naval Lodge Fair open tonight.
The times., 1899-04-28
Committed to ST. EHxnbe,h,s.

John Shirners. the Milwaukee farmer
crank. who was arrested Wednesday by
Policeman Hibl, of the First precinct. and
locked up on n charge of insanity. was yes
terday committed to St Elzabeth's Insane
Asylum. Hes was examined by the police
surgeons. WHO pronounced him insane and
a fit subject for Incarceration. This action
was taken after communication had been
received from Sheriff Shirners of Wash
inston county, Wis, brother OF the un-
fortunate man. which stated that his fam
lily were unable TO do anything for the man
and desired that he be committed to an
asylum. RArM -
The times., 1899-04-28
THE CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
Delegates and Alternntes Selected to
the Charleston Reunion.


The Confederate veterans of the District.
at a special meeting last evening, elected
the following delegates and alternates to
the Charleston reunion, to be held May
1913 next:
Delegatcs-Gen. Joseph Wheeler Col. II. A.
Herbert Major r. W Hunter, Capt W. A.
Gordon. Capt James Compton. Capt. H. b. Little
page. Major J. Med. Darlington, Col. J. r. Treut-
len. John ID. Browne, Capt. George H. Ingra-
ham. Flank Hume. Capt Ben Martin, Franklin
II. Mackey. Alternates-Findlay Harris, Major
Albert Akers, Major II. L. Btscoe DIR. c. Wyihe
Cook, John T. Callaghan, G. Edmonston, W. c.
King. Hon. sias Hare. Major f. W. Anderson,
Major J. ID. Darden, Capt. John II. Hickey, Col.
W. II. Teller. and ". J. Parr.
They also, by unanimous vote. selected
Miss Emma Hume, the daughter of Frank
Hume. as sponsor. and Miss Casey Young
Wright, daughter of Gen. Marcus j.
Wright, as her maid of honor TO represent
the District OF Columbia division at
Charleston.
The times., 1899-04-28
WILL OF THOMAS E. HOLMES.
All Personal md Real Property Left
to His Widow.

The will of Thomas E. Holmes, dated
March IL. 1890. was filed yesterday for
probate. To his wife, Amanda A. Holmes,
he leaves all his personal estate, subject
to the payment of 5000 to the deceased, s
father. Solomon Holmes, of Frankfort,
Me-, in the event that he be living at the
time of the death of the testator. All the
deceased's real property consisting of lots
50, in square 62i, and lots CT and 62 in
square 712. he leaves TO his wife, and at
her death TO revert to his son. Charles
w. Holmes, and the other one-half to his
daughter. Lena NJ. Howard.
The will of Elizabeth Thompson, dated
December 80 last, makes the following
disposition of her estate: To her cousin,
Fannie b. Gunnell, who cared for her in
her last illness, the property 3243 NJ Street.
Some of her personal effects are divided
among other relatives and friends.
The times., 1899-04-28
DIED.

ELWooD-on Wednesday, April 2s. 1859. at
$50 p. m. HENRY l., beloved husband Of
Amanda Elwood
Funeral from his late residence. 81 | Street
northeast, Saturday at $3.50 p. m 1t
SlAiPSON-0n Thursday. April 2T Isg9 at $50
a. m. CARRIE BLANCHE SIMPSON. beloved
wife OF Harry Z. Simpson, aged twenty-five years.
Funeral from her late home, Hagerstown. Md.
Item
TRACY-In this city. April 2G, 1899, DONALD
A., eldest son of Alvan 7. and Ellen Townsend
Tracy. in the twentieth year Of his age
Funeral services will be held at the residence
of his parents, l12s Fourteenth Street. Friday
April 2S at p. m. Friends are respectfully in.
vited to attend. Interment private ap262t-em
The times., 1899-04-28
PLANK sHAD DINNER.
Excursion to Marshall Hall by Gar
field Hospital Managers.


field Hospital Managers.
The planked shad excursion given yes
terday afternoon to Marshall Hall under
the auspices of the board of lady managers
of Garfield Hospital was acomplete sue
cess, about $500 being realized. Men and
women high in official and. social life par
ticipated, and when the steamer Macales-
ter left the wharf at Las p m. it was
crowded to its utmost capacity
Upon arriving at their destination the
excursionists were treated to the novelty
of seeing shad roasted, which was after
ward served to them in tempting forms
in the new dining hail. Dancing followed
until late in the evening. while the
younger element played games that the
grounds afforded. Music was rendered by
the Marine Band. under the direction of
Leader Santlemann.
The board of managers expressed great
satisfaction at the result.
The times., 1899-04-28
To Introduce the ~pre,ideut.

Richmond Va, April Ex-Governor Ty-
Ter has received an invitation to deliver an
address introducing President Mckinley at
the second day OF the grand State encamp-
ment of the United Daughters of the Con-
federacy at Falls Church, Va.
The times., 1899-04-28
Piles Promptly Cured.

Dr. Kilmer's U. & o. ANoINTMENT promptly
cures Piles. And is sold by all druggists in
two sizcs-twerty.H cent and fifty-cent. To
prove its wonderful merits you may have sam
pie sent absolutely free by mail. Mention this
paper and send your address to DIR. Kilmer & Co.
Ringhamton, n. Y.
The times., 1899-04-28

The most popular telephone number in Wash
ton and the one that everyone likes 10 call is
phone GA. Arlington Bottling Co. The reason
for the popularity Of this number is because
Heurioii's beers can be had by calling 634
The times., 1899-04-28
THE c1GAR-rAx FRAUDS.
Leniency for Innocent Purchasers OF
jacobs and i.endig Goods.

""eo1s anu Eendtg Goods.
Innocent purchasers of cigars bearing
counterfeit stamps and recently seized by
order OF the Treasury Department, will be
fairly treated The following circular has
been issued by Internal Revenue Com
missioner Wilson 20 collectors:
Referring TO seizures OF cigars from
Jacobs a. Co.'s factory No. 3.T4I. and Ken
digs factory No. $50. Ninth district of
Pennsylvania, you are informed that as
hfties are the only denominations known
The times., 1899-04-28
SPECIAL NOTICES,

SPECIAL NorICE-Muscular Deformatles
Acute and Chronic SpTains are cured by
Medical Gymnastics. Meehano Therapy
Passive movements will loosen the Joints
and action on the muscles will restore
strength: Call on DIR. JOHN e. RUEBSAM,
20 Third Street northeast. ap23-tf
The times., 1899-04-28
WARMERS SAFE CURE not
only strengthens and puts in
prime order the liver and kid
neys, but also purifies and en-
riches the blood.
That is why it has gained such
worldwide reputation for its
remarkable curative effects.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

STATEMENT of the condition OF the AGRICUI.-
TURAL INSURANCE COMPANY. of Water
town, N. Y, the 3lst day OF December.
1898, as required By act of Congress approved
The times., 1899-04-28

Watch for town. Congress Heights, D. C.
Naval Lodge Fair omen tonight.