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The times., 1899-10-08
Rights of Insurance Companies.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. decisive
action was taken here yesterday in test
case involving the interest of tontine in
surance companies. The agent of the Ton
tine Surety Company, of Detroit, was ar
rested for violating law of the last legis-
lature, which made it compulsory for all
companies of the character of the Tontine
Surety Company to deposit $4,000 before
they could do business in Ohio, and which
made a failure to observe the provisions
of the law penal offence. Yesterday the
case was dismissed by Justice Bauder.
The times., 1899-10-08
NAVY YARD THIEVES HELD.
Two Men in Jail for Stealing Gov
ernmeEt Junk.

NEW YORK, Oct. Within the last two
months brass. copper. and steel valued at
$4,000 has been stolen from the Brooklyn
navy yard, and today two men are in jail
accused of the crime. and third is under
bail as an accomplice. The Government
holds sales of old junk at frequent inter-
walls, which is bought up chiefly by Brook
lyn dealers. When their wagons went to
the yard to carry their purchases away, it
is said the workmen in the conspiracy
loaded new metal on the wagons, covering
il up with old.
John .. Cawthorne, OF "a Decatur Street.
a master ship filter, and E. F. Poynter, a
quarterrnan ship filter, were arrested yes
terday, charged with stealing the metal,
and locked up in the Raymond Street jail
Edward L. Wheeler, a junk dealer. OF
135 Furman Street, was taken before United
States Commissioner Benedict and released
on 81. 500 ball
The times., 1899-10-08

died on February 2, 1885, in hallway at
1345 First Avenue. An inquest was held
August IL, 1898, and the coroner's jury
decided that the man who had died more
than two years before was Corrigan and
that the cause of death was unknown.
Corrigan's BENEFICIARY, Miss Murphy, then
made application for the $4,000 insurance
The Catholic knights refused to pay 1t,
alleging that there was no proof of death,
despite the coroner's jury's verdict. The
benevolent organization asserts that, while
it may not be an intentional scheme to
defraud. Corrigan is even now alive and
well. They declare that information other
than the alleged visit TO the undertaken
is available to prove it,
The times., 1899-10-08
BLoUNT FOR COMMISSIONER.
Ne Il Candidate TO Succeed John
-, Wight

The latest candidate in the field for the
District Commissionership when it shall
have become vacant through the resigna-
tion of John B. Wight, is Henry F. Blount,
Of Georgetown. The announcement that
Mr.. Blount had consented TO become a can
didate was made yesterday afternoon. Sew
erai years ago when one of the Commits
sioners resigned Mr.. Blount was asked to
accept the vacancy and he refused. He
said at that time he was averse to as
suming such a position, as he had a great
many business interests that required his
constant attention and he could not devote
time TO the duties of a public office. About
a week ago, however, he received a call
from a committee of citizens representing
the West Washington Citizens Associa-
ton, who requested him 10 become cam
didate for the position, assuring him that
it was for the good OF the city, promising
him the endorsement of the citizens of
Georgetown. Mr.. Blount requested time
TO think the matter over and in the mean
Z time consulted several prominent business
men on the subject. They heartily endorsed
his candidacy. After going over the ground
thoroughly the announcement was made
yesterday as stated above.
The new candidate has probably the
strongest backing Of any of those yet sug-
gested for the place. He was born in New
York. but moved to Indiana at an early
age, where he lived until he came TO this
city about fifteen years ago. Since taking
up his residence here Mr.. Blount has be-
come identified with number of financial
enterprises and is regarded as solid busi
ness man. He is vice president of the
American Security and Trust Company, is
member Of the Board OF Trade, and a
director in number of financial institu-
tions He is an intimate friend of Hon.
John w. Foster, former Secretary of State,
and Hon. Charles DENLY, one of the mem
bers of the Philippine Commission. In his
candidacy for the District appointment he
has the unqualified endorsement of many
business men in the city and is very hope
full of success.
in the mean time the situation at the Dis
trict Building remains the same. Commits
sioner Wight has stated that he will resign
as soon as the bonding company, of which
he has been made president, commences
active operations. The company is not in
a position TO begin business at present, but
il is said that ii soon will be. 1t is be-
lieyed that the announcement of the can
didacy of Mr.. Blount, who is a friend of
Mr.. Wight, and is on intimate terms with
several of the officers OF the new bonding
concern, heralds the tender of the latter's
resignation, which will be presented to the
President when he returns from his West
ern trip on the 20th of this month.
The general opinion among many bust
ness men is that Mr.. Blount will get the
position although none of them would con-
sent TO be quoted on the matter. Commits
sioner Wight was asked what he thought
of the new candidate last night, but ne re-
fused TO talk. on the ground that it would
be bad policy for him 10 have any opinion
regarding his probable successor.
The times., 1899-10-08
a BOLD ROBBERY.
A Large Sum Taken From the Pay
masters Wagon.

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct 7.-one of the
boldest robberies which has ever occurred
in this city was accomplished in broad day
light this afternoon at the corner of Broad
way and Market and Brook Streets, when
$4, 600 in geld was taken from the United
States paymaster's wagon. The robber is
described as about twenty-five years old,
five feet ten inches tall, and of slight build,
light mustache. light complexion, white
shirt. no collar, and had the appearance of
being working man. Detectives have
been sent out and are at present securing
the city for the man.
The times., 1899-10-08
THE NEW REGISTER OF WILLS.
Louis A. Dent TO Take the Oath of
Office Tomorrow

Louis A. Dent, who week ago was ap-
pointed by President Mckinley to succeed
J. Nota McGill as Register of Wills for the
District, will tomorrow take the oath OF
Office and enter upon the discharge OF his
new duties. Before his appointment as
Register of Wills Mr.. Dent was United
States Consul at Kingston. Jamaica. II
was understood that the new Register
would have taken the oath of office yester-
Gay, and he was at the City Hall for thai
purpose. but on account of the absence o!
Mr.. McGill, who is confined to his home
the ceremony was postponed.
Many of Mr.. Dents friends. however
were present TO witness the ceremony OF
his induction into Office. Others, unavoid-
ably absent, sent beautiful baskets OF flow
ers
The times., 1899-10-08
STILL sHRoUDED IN MYSTERY.
Georgetown University Hospitals
Strange Female Visitor.


Dilligent enquiry last night failed to dis
close the identity of the woman who sud-
denly collapsed at the Academy of Visit
alton in Georgetown, Friday evening. The
condition of the patient had improved suf-
fciently yesterday for her to leave the
Georgetown University Hospital, where
she was taken when the illness attacked
her, night before last, but at the institu-
ton it was stated that nothing was known
OF her identity. No entry was made at
the hospital OF the case, IT is said, and the
physicians profess ignorance of the affair
beyond rendering medical treatment.
At the Visitation Academy one of the
sisters stated that the woman was un-
known in the institution. She had been
in the building but few moments when
taken ill., and her business there is as much
Of mystery as her identity. 1t was sug-
gested at the convent that the woman per-
haps may have desired assistance, as many
such cases are daily presented to the sis
ters
The times., 1899-10-08
MISSING MARINES.
Seven Men Alleged TO Have Taken
French Leave.

French Leave.
For several days desertions from the ma
rine barracks have been reported to the
police, but the climax was reached yester-
day when seven marines disappeared in a
body. request was received at detec-
tive headquarters for the capture of the
men and a general alarm was sent to all
stations Of the city for their arrest.
Those who are alleged TO have left the
service without leave are William Dolan,
twenty-one years old, black hair and grey
eyes; John T. Lintner, twenty-five years
old, black hair and hazel eyes; II. c. Will
lis. twenty-one years old, brown hair and
brown eyes; J. H. Stanton, twenty-three
years old. brown hair and blue eyes; S. S.
Perry, twenty-seven years old, brown hair
and blue eyes; F. W. Dankwertz. twenty
three years old, brown hair and blue eyes
William E. DeMoss, twenty-five years old,
brown hair and blue eyes.
The times., 1899-10-08
The Holland Boat Trial.

NEW YORK. Oct. 7--Experts interested
In submarine navigation were expressing
great satisfaction today over the successful
trial run OF the Holland torpedo boat near
Greenpoint. Long Island, yesterday The
mile run on the water was made In less
than ten minutes. while the time for max
ing the observation for changing the posi-
fion OF the vessel was made In less than
seven seconds.
The times., 1899-10-08
A schIey Theatre.

NEW YORK, Oct State Senator Tim
othy ID. Sullivan VIII build The sehley The
atre for variety performances at 112 West
Thirty-fourth Street IL will extend
through 20 109 and III West Thirty-thiri
Street. sullivan bought the property yes
terday for s1s5. 600.
The times., 1899-10-08

The result of the first trial OF Heurich's beer
viii at least justify the people 70 order Hciricls
beer continually from Arlington BottiinS Co.. By
'phoning 634. or by asking for HeuTichs at all
leading hotels and restaurants.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-10-26

ding me-" he said; lust bring your
work and sit here where I can see you.
I'm not half as sick as might be, and
if you start in humoring me now there's
no telling what you'll have to endure
later on"
She brought her sewing and sat down
beside the lounge. 81 don't believe
you'd be very hard to manage"
That's because you don't know me; ;
my mother could tell you how exacting
can be, though l say it's chiefly her
fault for not letting me shift for my
self"
Elsie held her pence for a moment
and then asked: "Does your mother
know what you told me yesterdays
"About my health? No."
Don't you think it was cruel not to
tell her?'
mo. Why should l add months of
suspense to a sorrow that will be long
enough and bitter enough at the best 2"
"She won't look at it that way; and
II the sorrow comes it will be all the
harder to bear for not having known
And that's at least one good reason why
you shouldn't give up; you know you
said you hadn't any yesterday"
ibid 1? Perhaps I should have made
an exception; but I was thinking of
other things just then"
Whereupon the "other things sum
moned by name, came back to demand a
reconsideration. Philip resisted, inter-
posing the inertia of Illness between
himself and the nagging Of the self-ex-
| aiming impulse. 1t was much pleas
anter to lie back among the pillows
watching Elsie's skillful fingers ply
the industrious needle-pleasanter and
more restful. After time he said:
you are all very good and kind to me
here"
Elsie looked up quickly. "Ishouldn't
think you'd say that-after made YOU
sick dragging you all over the noun
tain"
"It isn't your fault that haven't apy
moro vitality than q transplanted chin
panzee; and, besides, the tramp was nv
own proposal"
"But do blame myself. You didn't
know how far it was over to the Pocket,
and 7 did"
That's nothing; il I wasn't so nearly
done for little walking wouldn't put
me down."
"You mustn't get discouraged. Think
Of what you have to live for, and Just
make up your mind you won't give up
"Is there 80 much?"
isn't there always?-while there IL
good to be done and evil to be pre-
tented2 You found one thing yester-
day."
Eyes, If I can only live long enough to
set 1t right"
She caught at the hopelessness in his
voice. and answered it out Of q heart
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-10-26
Pay Railroad Fare

1uIl or pity. You oughtn't to lopk at
| 1t in that way. Why can't you turn Mr..
Kilgrow's trouble, and everything else.
into so many stepping stones to carry
you across to where you can feel the
solid ground under your feet again ?"
There was swift undertow of in
ference in her question that carried
him quickly out into the sea of i'm
pulse. 30 you really mean that? Do
you think 1 should be justified in taking
the help l need wherever find it?"
why not? Isn't it right and neces-
sary that you should? Father says If
| we will look around US we'll always find
something to make bridges out of, no
matter how deep or how wide the
stream isl
And you think there is hope for me;
don't mean for mere existence
that alone isn't worth fighting for'-but
that | could win some of the better
things if should grid myself for the
battle?"
"Surely you could. What is there
that you couldn't win, with health and
strength and the will to win it?-noth-
ing that is worth having"
The tervor of her own appeal carried
Elsie out of herself, and, remember
ing only that a man before her needed
help, she answered out of the depths
of compassion which was ais profound
ana comprehensive as it was imper-
sonal. She saw, as only a woman can
see, the besetments that were drag
ging Philip down into the quagmire
OF despair; and the passionate desire
to rescue, speaking in her voice and
eyes, gave Thorndyke his first glimpse
of that sexless shrine hidden deep in
the heart OF all womanhood, upon whose
| altar burns the light of pity and compass
sion for all the world-a light which Is
not divine only because it is human.
To the woman who first reveals her
self to any man in her true character
OF ministering angel is given the power
to bind and loose, and the opportunity
which Elsie had unconsciously grasped
had never been offered to Helen save
at the moment Of parting, when Philips
abruptness had forestalled it. 1t was
! inevitable, therefore, with Elsie's words
ringing In his ears, and with the con-
seriousness that he had been permitted
to see the light Of that sanctuary which
is closed to all but the suffering and
despairing, that Philip should be swept
far beyond the bounds of his allegiance
to Helen; and since he was a man, it
was equally inevitable that he should
be unable to dissociate the offer of help
from the personality of the woman who
rendered it. Raising himself among
the pillows, he answered her with the
fire OF new ambition beginning to
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-10-26

he stands in the way of such men as
Fench and Sharpless. That letter you
have is only beginning; if they find
country, we may look for.harsher meas
ures. Can you see the old man and bring
him to me to-day?"
INA, na," objected Duncan; yell no
be able to fash yer brain WI business
this day. Johnnie Keelgrow's case has
kept weel enough these sax years, an a
day or so maire or less Wilma make or
break him"
But you don't understand" insisted
Thorndyke, rising on his elbow and
pushing back the dizziness that threat
ened to submerge him. "A single day
may make all the difference between
success and failure. You must remem-
Der that it's the life or the liberty Of
one poor old man against more money
than you ever saw. If you don't prom
Use to bring Kilgrow here to-day I'll
get up and go to him, sick as am"
Duncan yielded at discretion, secretly
proud of the invalid's pluck. MAX
yerseP easy, Mr.. Thorndyke, an dinna
fash yerseP waur than ye need. I'll
TESS auld Johnnie down, gin haze to
tie him neck an heels an lug him. Do
We just he quiet, moo, an Martha1l
bring we bit an asup."
Thorndyke sat up to eat the break
fast brought him little later by Mrs.
Duncan, and he was able in the course
CT the forenoon to dress and go down to
the sitting-room. Elsie had been re-
preaching herself all the morning for
her part in the imprudent excursion c {
the day before, and when the invalid
came down she installed herself at once
as his nurse and companion. Philip was
made comfortable upon the lounge, and
when he was tucked in with rugs and
propped to the exact angle of restful
ease with pillows the girl ransacked the
ancient bookcase for something to read
to him. Philip saw and protested.
You mustn't waste your time cod
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-10-26

knows the circumstances. TO be merely an
act Of common humanity to warn the old
man. A FRIEND"
What do ye make out O. that, Mr..
Thorndyke?" asked Duncan, after
Philip had read and examined the let
ter.
"Just what l expected when you men,
toned it, There's only one man or one
set Of men who could be benefited by
getting Kilgrow out of the way. When
we trace this letter to it's source we'll
find that either Sharpless or Fench die
tated it. It's the most important bit Of
evidence I've had, SO far, because if I'm
right it proves that Sharpless and Fench
are not innocent. The next thing in
order is for me to have talk with Xii.
grow; you'll have to see him ard sl.ooth
the way for me-"
Duncan promised and babe his guest
goodnight; after which Thorndyke
went 10 bed to dream OF endless law.
suits and interminable weddings, in
which Helen and Kilgrow, James Dun
can and Elsie, were COMPOUNDED in hope
less confusion. And for grotesque
background. the scenes of his dreams
had for stage setting the new city Of
Allacoochee, rising and spreading like
another food until the waves Of build
ings surged up the valley and over the
mountain to tumble in cascade Of
bricks and mortar into the quiet de pths
of the Devils Pocket
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-10-26
FOR GOOD OR I'LL.

I'm offering to fight the battle for the
old mountaineer, Thorndyke had reck-
oned without his host In one very i'm
portant particular. When he awoke
from troubled sleep on the morning
following the talk with Duncan he was
too i'll to get up, and he was still in bed
when the farmer came to call him to
breakfast.
II feel as If I'd been brayed in NOR
tar" he said, in reply to Duncan's in
quiries. II suppose it was the long
tramp yesterday; I ought to have had
more sense than to try it,"
ma, ma, then" said Duncan, sooth-
ingly; 'it's mair the fault O. the BARN;
she Wilma be considerin' that ye're
over pawky to be scram'lin' sax or
aught miles on the mountain"
'Please don't blame her; she couldn't
know how good-for-nothing I am. I
didn't believe 1t myself. But I'm glad
you came up; wanted to see you about
this Kilgrow business. 1t mustn't be
allowed to drag, you know; the old man
isn't safe from one day to another while
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-10-26

(From Special Trade Edition OF the
Cheshire Republican. -"Mr. Lake es-
tablished his business here in 1888 and
for II years has been one of the princi
pal, if not the leading dealer in pianos,
organs and musical instruments in this
section of the state. He carries the
largest stock of musical goods in the
city, embracing pianos, organs, guitars,
banios, mandolines, brass instruments
sheet music. etc, Mr.. Lake is one of
the prominent musical men of the state
and is widely known throughout both
New Hampshire and Vermont. He is
Vermonter by birth, being born at
Saxtons River
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-10-26

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAeB)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-03

purpose and intent with which defendant
in error. Goshorn, acted I'm what ne do.
OTHER OPINIONS RENDERED.
The court also announced and fled rs
opinion in the following cases:
No. 2T. Wheeling Bridge and Tcrmina.
Railway Company, plaintiff In error, SIS.
Albert \. Franzheim. administrator 0i
Robert H. Cochran, deceased dcicndan,
in error. I'm error to the Circuit Court
OF the United States for the District o,
West Virginia, at Wheeling. Opinion ty
Judge Morris. Affirmed.
No. 29l. Samuel j. PrcgnaN. William
NJ Bird & Co.. appellants W. Steamer
SapphO. appellee. Appeal from The Dis
trict Court of the United States for ODE
District Of South Carolina, al Charleston
opinion by Judge Waddill. Reversed.
No. 300. Stcamtug J.. Luckenbach, ape
pellant. W. Il. W. Lear. master. &c, 0i
schooner j. b. Van Dusen, appellee. APP
peal from the District Court of the
United States for the Eastern District o.
Virginia. at Norfolk. opinion by judge
Con. Affirmed.
No. 300 II. \. Christy & Co. appellant
VS., Hygeia Pneumatic Bicycle Saddle
Company, ct al, appellees. Appeal from
the Circuit Court of the United States for
the District OF Maryland, at Baltimore
Opinion by Judge Gom Affirmed.
No. 20l. Herman MeclSe. appellant u.s..
the ValleytOwn Mineral Company, et aL
appellees. Appeal from the Circuit Court
OF the United states for tho Western
District OF North Carolina, az AshcNue.
Opinion by Judge GOff Affirmed.
No SOP. Stephen Lockwood, appellant
vs.. Ohio River Railroad Company, appel
lee. Appeal from Circuit Court OF West
Virginia. Argued by j. G.. McCluer for
appellant and by II. Il. Camden for APP
pellee.
Court adjourned until this morning at
10 nclnnk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-03
CIGARETTE HABIT CURED.
Hypnotism Causes ioys to Abahuo"
the Hateful weed.

NEW YORK. May DIR. John y,
Quackenbos. Emeritus Professor az 81.
lumbia University, has conducted SONG
interesting experiments in hypnousm
the past six weeks. lie has cured BOY ..
the cigarette habit. he says. and az lrt,.
one boy has been induced 70 cease s''@'
ing. as his records show.
Dr. QuackenbOs cited several cases q.
day at his home. No. SA west l"c.|
eighth street. as follows: Andrew
professional thief smoked three pacN'7 I,
Of cigarettes daily: had been sleaiihe ~.
twelve years; had a sneaking mans ,,s
look and repulsiye manner SAID ina. ~
desire 10 steal was irresistible. ! htpn'
tized him March 18th / suggested ..s
he abandon both cigarettes and sletl, -
He returned IN a week. The Old mans ,,o
desire ia steal had completely lcit ~
mind. He was also cured OF the cisai'''-
habit" d.. cha
Several other cases were cited ul -
motor where the cigarette and oiNe'
habits had been cured by hypnousm'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-03

wheat: some corn being planted; farmers
pushing work under the impulse OF me
growing weather.
Bluestone, azewell-Under fine rains,
vegetation Of all kinds growing rapidly;
complaining commenced; prospect Tor
wheat good.
Lipscomb, Augusta-Wheat and grass
Improving: late-sown grain light; corn
planting well advanced: little oats sown
this spring; appie-trees in bloom VIII yield
a heavy crop; cherries killed.
Swords Creek Russell-Net TIL Fri
day: no complaining done; wheat and
oats growing nicely now; young grass
a good stand: spring oats not all up yet.
Floyd. Floyd-After local showers,
wheat looks better, and oats, grass. and
vegetables are doing finely; frult-trees IF
all kinds in full bloom.