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The evening times., 1899-10-19
THE RELIEF OF PORTO RICANS
A shipment of Medical Supplies Goes
south ON the Resolute.

A shipment of Medical Supplies Goes
south on the Resolute.
NEW YORK. Oct. 19.-The Central Por-
to Rican Relief Committee shipped on
the transport Resolute today for Porto
Rico, part of the medical sup
plies purchased bys. that committee at
the request of the Secretary of War for the
use of the sufferers In the island Of Porto
Rico. This shipment is made up Of over
$50 cases, and there is more TO follow by
later steamers. William R. Corwin, of the
Merchants Association, who is President
of the Central Relief Committee, has re-
ceived a letter from Brig. Gen. George v.
Davis commanding the Department Of Porto
Rico in which General Davis says:
Il am happy to inform you that the de-
mands for relief are not increasing, and
that We have been able to stop issues in
the divisions Of San Juan, Fajardo and
Arroyo Issues in several other divisions
along the coast viii probably cease during
this month, and the work of relief will be
concentrated in the highlands. How far We
will be able to cut down our weekly de-
mands remains to be seen, but 1t Is prob
able they will not reach 500 TONS"
Mr.. Corwin has also received a letter
from Major John r. v. Hoff president Of
the board of charities of Porto Rico. Ma
jor Hoff sends a detailed report of the dis
tribution of rations in, seventy different
municipalities, together with the popula-
tion of each municipality, and other de-
tails
The evening times., 1899-10-19
CRUSHED IN AN ELEVATOR.
Henry Nordort Meets a Violent
Death in Baltimore


BALTIMORE. Oct. 19.-Henry Nordorft,
manager of the meat department of Bern
heimer Bros. store. was yesterday crushed
to death In an elevator shaft in the lacking
department Of the Union Abattoir, on VIII
kers Avenue. Mr. Nordorft had been re-
moving meat from the lower stories to the
third story. and was alone at the opening
of the elevator shaft on the third floor.
about 4:3e O'Clock yesterday afternoon
Suddenly three screams were heard by
those in the building A number of men
ran to the spot and saw Mr. Nordorft being
dragged down between the edge of the ele-
vator and the safety door of the shaft
When they reached the spot he was uncon-
scious. The elevator was stopped at once.
and as carefully as possible they lifted the
limp body from the side of the shaft, fore
ing back the safety door Mr.. Nordorft
died Ashley carried him out, not having
regained consciousness. His left side was
crushed to jelly and several ribs and his
hips were broken. In his vest pockets
watch and match box were crushed
1t Is thought that Mr.. Nordorft, while
holding the starting line of the elevator
slipped and fell to one side, the fall jerk
ing the rope and starting the machinery.
Yesterday was Mr.. Nordorft's sixty-second
birthday. He was born in Castle, Ger
many. October Is. 1887, and came to Amer
lea when about seventeen years of age. He
came ten Baltimore and engaged in the
butcher business with the firm of Samuel
j. Pentz & Co.. in whose employ he re-
mained for about ten years. In 1864 he
married Miss Anna c. Beeswaneer. who
with two daughters and one son, survives
him.
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MRS. HARBoUGH,s FUNERAL.
The Suicide to Be Buried mt Lewins-
willie. Va.

vile. a
The remains of Mrs Helen Harbough
who committed suicide yesterday after
noon at the home OF Mrs Mary Kaya-
naugh. 1924 New York Avenue northwest,
by shooting herself in the heart with a
3s-ealibre revolver, were removed from
the morgue al the Sixth precinct station
today by Joseph Burch, undertaken. to his
establishment in Georgetown, where they
were prepared for burial. Permission for
the removal was granted by Coroner Carr.
who after viewing the body and investi-
eating the circumstances attending the trag-
edy, issued a certificate of death by suicide
A niece of the dead woman. and John
Gantz. cousin, gave instructions for the
removal. and stated to Morguemaster
Schoeneberger that they would take charge
of the funeral arrangements. 1t is intend
ed after the body is prepared for burial to
send it to Lewinsville, Fairfax county, Va,
the home of Mr.. Gantz. where the inter
ment will be made, tomorrow afternoon.
1t would appear now, from a statement
made by the dead woman's relatives that
Mrs. Harbough was actuated to take her
life because of dependency induced by an
unhappy domestic life. and alleged practi-
cally INDECENT circumstances 1t was said
that the woman had not lived with her
husband. George Harbough. a harness
maker in Georgetown, for some time and
that. though frequent attempts had been
made toward reconciliation, il could rot be
effected.
Frederick and William Gantz, brothers
of the dead woman, arrived in the city
from their home at Centreville, Va, this
morning and after consultation with John
Gantz and Mrs Harbough's niece, decided
to let them arrange for the funeral, while
the former gentlemen looked after the
children of the deceased. The children
will attend the funeral services at Lewins-
vile. and will then probably go to Gen.
treville and make their home with Fred
erick and William Gantz.
The evening times., 1899-10-19
Converts to Democracy.

DENVER, Col, Oct. 1s.-In recent con-
vSrsation. Representative Shafroth was
asked il itswas the intention of himself and
Senator Teller to come over to the Demo-
cratic party next year. He is said to have
replied that he did not know whether it
would be next year or not, but it would
certainly be not later than the year after.
This statement was made by Mayor Henry
Johnson at meeting called to ratify the
democratic county ticket. He said further
that ne believed they ought to come over
now and the announcement is regarded as
indicating the rapid disappearance of the
silver Republican party in Colorado.
The evening times., 1899-10-19
A STUDENTS SUICIDE.
a Yale Nam Fears Death Less Than
Examination.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Oct. 19.-Paul
Shapiro aged twenty-five years. who was
doing his best to get back TO his class in
the Yale Scientific School this year, COM
lnitted suicide in North Adams, Mass,
Tuesday by taking paris green. The sui
eide is attributed TO worry and despond-
ency. He feared, it is said, that he might
not be able TO pass his examination in civil
engineering. and told some intimate friends
that if he did not. be would take his life.
Before taking poison Shapiro wrote the
following:
To whom il may concern: This is TO certify
that j committed suicide of my own free will
and that neither my neighbors nor my landlord
responsible.
Shapiro, while at Yale, tried to pay his
way through college by teaching German,
but his plan was unsuccessful.
The evening times., 1899-10-19
KIDNEY AND BLADDER
TROUBLES PROMPTLY CURED.
a Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail.

DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the wonder
full new discovery in medical science. full
fills every wish in promptly curing kidney.
bladder and uric acid troubles, rheuma-
tism. and pain in the back. 1t corrects in
ability TO hold water and scalding pain
in passing it, or bad effects following use
OF liquor, wine. or beer. and overcomes
that unpleasant necessity of being COM
PEELED to go often during the day, and to
get up many times during the night The
mild and the extraordinary effect of
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 ffty-cent
and one dollar sizes. You may have a SAM
pie bottle of this wonderful new discovery
and book that tells all about IL, and its
great cures. both sent absolutely free by
mail. Address Dr. Kilmer ca, Bingham
ton, n. Y. When writing mention that you
read this generous offer in The Washington
Evening Times
The evening times., 1899-10-19
THE VANDERBILT WILL.
No Definite Information ConcerninS
the Instrument.

the Instrument.
NEW YORK, Oct. 19.-AH matters re-
garding the will of the late Cornelius
Vanderbilt are being guarded as care
fully as ever, and no definite information
can be obtained as to when it would be
offered for probate.
Henry B. Anderson, of s5 Wall Street,
who is the lawyer for the Vanderbilt es-
tate. called at the Office of Edward ".
Rossiter treasurer of the New York Gen.
trail Railroad. yesterday. but is was said
that there was no significance in the visit
Senator Chauncey M. Depew. as he left the
Grand Central Railway station in the
morning, on his way to New Haven, reit-
Grated his statement that the will might
not be filed for a week. He added that
there was nothing serious in the delay,
which was due only to the lack of ,taste
manifested by those Interested Alfred
Gwynne Vanderbilt has, 1t is said. gone
to Newport William X. Vanderbilt is still
aboard his yacht, the Valiant.
The evening times., 1899-10-19
A STEAMER GOES DOWN.
The Hazel Kirk C0llides With IA Tug
and Sinks.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1s.-The sidewheel
steamer Hazel Kirk which has been carry
ing immigrants from the Barge Office to
the different railroads. was In collision
last night with the tug F. W. Devoe, and
is now lying at the foot OF Bay Street, Jer-
sey City, in thirty feet of water.
The Kirk had taken party of immi-
grants to the Erie Railroad and was on
her way down the river again. The Devoe
was running up the river and the pilot OF
the Kirk signaled her to go to the right.
1t is said tnat the pilot Of the Devoe paid
no attention to the signals and the two
boats crashed into each other Two big
holes were stove In the bow Of the Kirk
and she began to make water fast. The
pilot headed her toward the Jersey side
and with some assistance by the tug Glen
Island she reached the dock just in time
to enable the captain and crew TO get
ashore before she settied-down to the bot
TOM She is owned by the, Emmons Trans
portation Company. II 4 u
The evening times., 1899-10-19
POLICEMEN MAY STRIKE.
Pittsburg Bluecoats to Demand ar
Increase IN Pay.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Oct. 19.-AlI the pa
trolmen Of the police force here have made
an organization in an effort to obtain in
creased wages and reduction in working
hours. Seventeen delegates, one each from
the various station-house squads, have been
holding sessions for weeks. They will de-
mand So, instead of $3.50 a day; eight
hours work a day, instead of ten; an an
nual vacation with pay. and exemption
from the regular political assessment of
2 per cent on their salary.
These demands will be laid before the
director of the department of public safe
ty. The men threaten TO strike if their
demands are refused by the city council.
The evening times., 1899-10-19
Fell Overheard and Drowned

CAMBRIDGE, Nd, Oct. 19.-Ellis Giles
colored, thirty-fve years old, fell over
board in Cambridge Creek yesterday from
the sloop S. S. Somers, Capt Thomas
Brannock. and was drowned. He went out
on the foot ropes OF the. bowsprit to loosen
the jib ropes. The foot ropes broke and
he fell into the water and was drowned
before aid could be rendered. His body
was recovered and sent to his home at
Church Creek, Dorchester. county,,
The evening times., 1899-10-19
A CHANGE IN LIGHTS OPPOSED
Eckington Citizens Protest Against
Gas Replacing Electricity.


Gas Replacing Electricity.
The Commissioners yesterday received
a letter from A. o. Tingley. secretary of
the lexington Citizens Association, pro-
testing against the proposed change in
the lighting system of that suburb and re-
Questing that the association be given a
hearing on the subject. Mr.. Tingley states
that the citizens of lexington consider the
substitution of gas for electricity as a de-
cided step backward, which would doubt
less compel many of the residents to
change the fixtures in their houses.
The Commissioners also received a COM
munieation from Col. George Fruesdell,
president of the Potomac Electric Power
Company, protesting against the change
as an injustice to the company furnishing
the power for the lights The Commits
sioners have decided to give a hearing to
both the parties interested in the matter
and have set Monday. October %. as the
date for the hearing.
The evening times., 1899-10-19
ARRIVAL OF THE ssEDGWIcK.
The Transport Reaches New York
Carving Discharged Soldiers.

NEW YORK. Oct. 19.-The United States
transport Sedgwick, Captain Henricks,
which left Havana October Is, arrived at
Quarantine this morning, with so cabin
passengers and 25S discharged soldiers and
civilians. Among her passengers were Ma
jors F. w. Carter, ]. B. Houston, and ].
c. Scanlin. Capts. "A. d., Schenck, H K
Kirby, and E. A. Helmicle, Lieuts NJ. J..
McDonough, L. c.. Brown, w. H. Bean, H.
Tupes. and G. W. Moses. and DR.. Werten-
baker. The Sedgwick will be detained un-
til tomorrow afternoon,
The evening times., 1899-10-19
OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE rSsrR

OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY OF the District Of
Columbia. 9o2 Pennsylvania Avenue north
west. Washington. Oct Is. 1899
Policy-holders are notified that en- and
after NOVEMBER I. 1899 the managers
VIII pay return OF savings. in proportion
70 the surrender value Of each poIiCy, out
OF the savings OF 1898.
One per centum premium charge for IN
suranee the coming year. Is payable to the
company at same time. INSURANCE POL
IClES MUST BE PRESENTED. that pay
mentS may be stamped thereon.
This company insures brick dwellings al
from 81 to S1-25 per 81 600 of insurance.
and frame dwellings. without shingle roof,
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 ROTELER
b H. WALKER, Secretary.
President oclS-tf
The evening times., 1899-10-19
DIEI.

oGLE-on Wednesday, October IS, 1890, at IL 20
p. m, ALBERT c. OGLE, at Providence Hes
pital Born February p. 1880.
FrienGs and relatives respectfully invited to
attend funeral from his fathers residence. Ie94
Thirty-thTd Street northwest, Friday, at p. m.
1t
BRESNAHAN-On Wednesday. October IS IS99,
at II 80 . M, CATHERINE, widow OF the late
John Bresnahan. aged eighty-one years.
Funeral will take place from her late resi-
dence, Lincoln Avenue and ) Street northeast
on Friday, October 20. at $50 a m Mass at
ST. Aloysius Church at a. m. Relatives and
friends respectfully invited to attend II
The evening times., 1899-10-19
DEFENDING THE TRUSTS
Mr.. StetsOn Testifies Before the In
dustriai Commission.

Evidence Regarding the orgnniza-
tion of the Federal Steel Company.
A Word in Favor of New Jersey
md Her Many Corporatioas-POw-
crs of the Interstate Commission.
The evening times., 1899-10-19
Rrooms to Advance in Price.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 19.-Brooms will sell
higher in consequence of the sharp ad-
vance in broom corn in the past two weeks.
In fact, everything used in making brooms
costs from one-third to double what it did
six months ago. Wire has about doubled
in cost, while the broomcorn and wood for
the handles have each added at least SO 1-3
per cent to the cost to the broom maker.
An addition of 5 cents per broom to the
price at retail is said to be the least extra
cost to that article of general domestic
use. The increased price of broomcorn Is
charged to the manipulation of syndicate
of brokers and other SPECTATORS in Chi
cago and Central Illinois. where the corn
is most largely grown. and whence this
market is supplied. 1t is said these people
have bought up the recent crop.
The evening times., 1899-10-19
TOBACCO CURE

Cures tobacco or snuh habit. or MONEY RE-
FUNDED.
Orders by postal delivered C. o. d. in D. c.
mailed anywhere for SI00 Agents wanted.
l. j. SMITH. S2S 22d ST. NV. Gen Ag't
The evening times., 1899-10-19
where Heurich,. ,iner.en !. Sold.

Heurich's Mserzcn Beer is only sold where
a framed glass sign with the words ''Niaerzen
Beer in gold letters is displayed. This will be
the only infallible evidence TO demonstrate to
the patrons of Heurich's Maerzen Beer that il
is sold on draught. Look for this particular
sign if you have your doubts about what is
served you
The evening times., 1899-10-19

ALL members OF Local Assembly OF Paint
ers. No. 1898. X. of l.. are requested
to attend meeting Friday evening. :he s0.h.
at O'Clock. as business Of gres. .fnpo--
tance. By order Of business agen5, j. e
MILER oc19-1 1-2t-em
The evening times., 1899-10-19
SPECIAL NOTICE5.

OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR OF THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-wASH-
INGTON. October 16. 1S99.-Notice is here
by given that on the THIRTY-FIRST DAY
OF OCTOBER, 1893. will expire all licenses
given by the District CT Columbia to
Apothecariss, Auctioneers. Brokers, Banks
and Bankers, the Proprietors of Barrooms.
Bill Posters, the Proprietors OF Billiard.
Bagateiie. Pool. Jenny Lind Tables. and
Shuttle Boards. Bowling Alleys. etc, Cattle
Brokers. Commission Merchants. Dealers in
Ice Merchandise. Dealers in Junk and Sec
ondhand Personal Property. Dealers in Old
Barrels. the Proprietors Of Hotels. IntelIi-
gence Offices. Insurance Companies, Insur
ance Agents, the PrOprietcrs Of Livery
Stables, Manufacturers OF Illuminating
Gas, ProprietoFs OF Restaurants CT Eating
Houses. Real Estate Agents. the Proprie-
tors OF Theatres, Wholesale Liquor Deal
ers- All persons engaged in these several
branches OF business herein described must
promptly renew their licenses in conform
ity with The law. By order CT the Commits
sioners d. c. MATTHEW TRIMBLE. AS
SCISSOR d. c.. ocIg-st-exSu
The evening times., 1899-10-19

FRENCH. by Partisan, lessons; classes; Is years
refs New York; terms moderate. Call 3 to
; p. MADAME h, 94T Mass W.
cc13-lmo, EN-
The evening times., 1899-10-19

OFFICE of the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company-A dividend Of 81
per share will be payable c1 the 2sD DAY
OF OCTOBER, 1899, to the stockholders OF
record al the close OF business on the 18TH
OF OCTOBER. 1889. at the Office of the
Treasurer OF the company. 6I9 Fourteenth
street northwest. Washington. d. c.
The transfer books will be closed from
the 14TH DAT OF OCTOBER to the 23D
OF OCTOBER inclusive.
JEREMIAH NJ. WILSON. President
CHARLES C. BEEBE. Treasurer.
Washington, ID. c. October Z 1899.
Oc11.1 L. Il. l.. 16. 10 - -
The evening times., 1899-10-19
JOHN WALSH, Mason and Piasterer

Brick and cement sidewalks laid; caIciminius,
pointing up, etc. Rear Of 323 st. nv. WASH
D. C. All orders promptly attended to.
The evening times., 1899-10-19

SPECIAL NOTICE-We wish to express
our heartfelt thanks FOL. the many acts
of kindness extended TO Us by our many
friends in the hour OF bereavement.
GEORGE AND MARGARETHA MILLER.
5i3 18th st. ne II
The evening times., 1899-10-19

LADIES' DARK PERCALE WRAP
PERS, in stripes and figured effects;
blue. cardinal. navy, and black; yoke
trimmed with washable braid; extra
width sold everywhere at 75c. d0C
Green Ticket Price. ce................1J
The evening times., 1899-10-19
EDUCATIONAL.

FENABLE Shorthand and Typewriting
SHORTHAND Practical Advanced Methods
SCHOOL. Experiepced Teachers
GOO r ST. wv. | Nods,at. Terms CircrI.rx
The evening times., 1899-10-19

TO CURE LA GRIPPE IN TWO DAYS
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gists refund the money if it fails to cure. T. W.
Groves signature is each box a5c.
The evening times., 1899-10-19
Jeweiry Department.

39c Belt Buckles, enameled and
jeweled settings. Observation-Disclosures. 15C
15c Jeweled Setting Hat Pins. sc
1Sc Side Combs, shell, amber and
black ................... 1Oe
The evening times., 1899-10-19

SPRING ROLLERS. Fringed Win
dow Shades-t,,irty dozen of 'em-with
fixtures complete. Worth l5c.10IC
Green Ticket Price ..... 1I2
FLANNELETTE REMNANTS. best
quality. sc inches, never sold for Cat
less than 10c. Green Ticket Price W.
UMBRELLAS. good valIes. natural
wood handles. Worth ySc. Green H6C
Ticket Price .....- ..,.-.....-....fU fU
UMBRELLAS-gl0ria tops, paragon
frames, natural and Congo wood han
dies. suitable for :a.iies and gen.
tlemen. Worth 81 70. Green cQC
Ticket Price -........... w
The evening times., 1899-10-19

COLORED EIDERDOWN SHORT
SKIRTS. in light blue, pink. grey, also
mixed colors, edged around bottom
with plain crocheting; regularly 13c
sold at 39c. Green Ticket Price ID
LADIES WHITE INDIA LINEN
APRONS; regular price 19c. 11If
Green Ticket Price .............sL2 L2
HEAVY RIBBED FLEECE LINED
LADIES VESTS, silk crocheted
around neck, ribbon tape, regu' ar 10c
25c vest. Green Ticket Price,. ~
CHILDREN'S HEAVY RIBBED
HOSE. double knee spliced heel and
toe. sold everywhere at 15c. &C
Green Ticket Price. ce.........
The evening times., 1899-10-19
So Crepon Skirts, s5. 98.

Hansome Silk Crepon Skirts. in large
raised and blister effects Green Ticket
Price, $5.98.
The evening times., 1899-10-19

MUSLIN UMBRELLA DRAWERS
5-ineh cambria ruffle, yoke bands;
re regular pn9ca s5e drawers, Green Tick 14c
The evening times., 1899-10-19

Csc 72-inch Ladies' Silk Scarfs,
black, navy, and white. %
SOC Yelling, large and small vel
vet spot: bobinet, chiffon, and sew
ing silk mesh. %
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-07-14
Drawn at Night.

The architect and his friend the
builder We're driving back to the for
mer's office They had been out to the
edge of the city to look at some work
on which they were engaged. AS they
drove by certain house the builder
looked up at it proudly, saying: "There
is house that I built myself l not
only built it, but I drew all the plans.
Every bit of work in it is mine. The
architect looked at the house and smiled
in provoking way.
The builder noticed the smile and
looked at the house in new light.
''How hard [ worked on that!' he said.
I'm the daytime l had to do something
else, but every night l would sit up late
drawing on those plans. drew on 'em
every night for month. y
The architect looked at the house
again and smiled once more, and the
builder saw him.
Again he turned his eyes toward the
product of his brain, twisted his neck
to squint at it after the carriage had
passed it. Then he looked at the archi-
tect with humility. ut looks as if
those plans were drawn at night, doesn t
p he said, and there was pathos in
his voice Worcester Gazette
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-07-14

GEN. CHARLES KING does not belittle
the enemy against whom he so gallantly
and successfully led his brave troops
during the severe fighting in the early
spring, but, he says: whether we want
to hold the Philippines or not, we don't
want to do one thing, and that is to low
er our beloved flag before victorious
foe. If it takes thousands more men
and millions more money to bring these
contumacious natives to terms, it should
be carried through to the end, and [
have an abiding faith the people will
back the president and see that the last
insurgent lays down his arms before
peace can be thought Of"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-07-14
L2nd0r,s Crayaf.

At friendly dinner at Gore House,
when it was the most delightful Of
houses, his dress-say, his cravat or
shirt collar-had become slightly disar-
ranged on a hot evening, and Count
d'Orsay laughingly called his attention
to the circumstance as we rose from
table. Landor became flushed and great
ly agitated. "My dear Count d'Orsay,
thank you! My dear Count d 'Orsay,
l thank you from my soul for pointing
out to me the abominable condition to
which I am reduced If l had entered
the drawing room and presented myself
before Lady Blessington in SO absurd a
light, would instantly have gone
home, put a pistol to my head and
blown my brains out. "''Landor' Let
tiers"