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The times., 1899-05-29
NOT WISELY. BUT TOO WELL.
The Remorse of n CoIOred Couple
in Ainbnmn

Montgomery, Ala, May 2S.-The dead
body OF George Wilson, thirty-year
negro, was found alongside the Central
Railroad track about a mile from this city
this morning. His throat had been cut
Papers in his pocket disclosed a grewsome
sentimentality. He had a wife at Mount
Meigs. in this county, but he had been en-
ployed in the city for about a year as a
bricklayer and had been living with a
negro woman, Lulu Elmore. Recently he
had occasion TO grow jealous of the Elmore
woman's relations with John Meadows, a
negro employed at the Union Depot res
taurant. Yesterday the woman wrote to
Wilson to meet her about dark in little
stone house near the city limits. 1t ap-
pears they went several hundred yards
down the track together
In Wilson's pocket was found a writing
pad, on several pages of which was writ
ten. apparently by an illiterate woman, a
statement of her affection and regard for
him. The intimation in 1t was that they
had determined to die together Follow
ing this was statement signed and eyi-
IDENTIFY written by him, presumably after
he was cut, to the effect that they had
loved each oher, and that both had shown
nerve. The writing implied that the wurn
an also is dead. although her body has
not been found. John Meadows and his
brother joe have been arrested, and Cor
oner Stokes is continuing his investiga-
tions
The times., 1899-05-29
THE HOUSE OF MERCY.
Bishop Satterlee's Address on the
Scope of the Instifutiou1s Work.

|
| Scope of the Insritution's Work.
| Services were conducted last night in
Epiphany Church in the interest of the
House of Mercy, an institution for fallen
women and girls. The Pew. r. II. Nc
| Kim, rector of the church, spoke briefly
of the institution and the interest which
it was hoped would be taken in increas-
| ing its scope.
The sermon was delivered by the Rev
DR.. Roberts. There were people, he said,
who read pamphlets from institutions of
the nature of the House OF Mercy, who af-
ter remarking that the idea was good
threw them aside and did not concern
themselves as to how the work was to be
carried on. The text was taken from the
parable of the man who had fallen among
thieves rescued, not by the priest. but by
man whose people were enemies OF his
own. There were women. he continued
who had fallen among those who had
robbed them of that which was more than
wealth and which nothing could restore.
Instead of a helping hand being given
them a social barrier was raised between
them and the rest of the world rendering
it impossible for them to lead better lives.
The only resort for them was to take up
an existence which led them deeper into
sins and further from the chance OF re-
forming.
At the close of the sermon Bishop Sat
terlee made an address, Said he: The
responsibility is laid upon us to continue
the work of the House of Mercy. The
Sisters do the work and receive no re-
muneration and the institution is carried
on in the most economical manner. There
has been an appropriation from Congress
for several years of 81 800, which has been
a great help. 1t will surprise you when
say that this money has paid one-third
Of the expenses of the home. The cost has
been remarkably small considering the size
OF the undertaking During the time Con-
gress contributed to the support OF the in
stitution l was very anxious that il would
soon be able to do without the assistance
of the Government, and hoped TO be able
in short time to refuse the annual ap-
preparation. Last winter Congress antici
pated the management of the home and
withdrew its aid. | was not sorry The
responsibility is now greater and we must
help the work on in the best way possible.
This is the first meeting we have had since
the House of Mercy has become a diocesan
institution. The support OF every person
here is needed to enable us to carry the
work on to what it should be. In the first
interview I had with Bishop Paret. of Bal
timore, whom l succeeded as Bishop of this
diocese, he stated the Importance OF the
House OF Mercy. 1t is the only institu-
tion of the Episcopal Church which pro-
vides for these women. and not only Is the
work done here in Washington. but from
all over the South aid is asked, and il is
given"
The times., 1899-05-29
TO REBEL AGAINST CROKER.
The Organization of bryan Demo
Gratis in New York

New York, May 2s.-Talk of the
New York Bryanites about forming
Chicago platform organization in
this city and State and sending a dele
CATION to the next Democratic National
Convention is taken more seriously than
similar threats made in 1897 and 1898;
first, because the time for the convention
is drawing near, and secondly, because the
dissensions in Tammany Hall seem to ia
vor the development of a new Democratic
organization.
The local Silver men say that they are
backed by the national leaders of the party,
and that the present movement will not
die out in talk. They propose to send a
committee to the meeting of the Demo-
cratic national committee in June. lay their
plans before the committee, get its ap-
proval, and then proceed with work of or
ganization. According to the statements
of some of the New York followers of
Bryan, assurances have already been re-
ceiyed that a large number of Tammany
men will join the new organization when
1t becomes apparent that the movement is
to amount to something.
The conditions OF affairs in Tammany
Hall at present appears to justify the hopes
of the Bryanites. The dissatisfaction with
Croker's leadership has been growing
steadily since Mayor Van Wyck took of
flee. Many of the strongest men in the
organization have been turned down -
and it is known that they and their friends
have been waiting for chance to get re-
venge. Nothing was to be gained by a re-
bellion last year, and. besides. these men.
accustomed all their lives to party disci-
pline, did not care to figure as ''kickers"
against the regular organization. Now.
however, there is prospect that the pro-
posed new organization will be stamped
as regular by the national Democratic par
ty and the enemies of Croker in Tamma-
ny Hall may have an opportunity to fight
him without sacrificing their regularity. /"
1t seems likely, therefore, that II the To-
cal Bryanites succeed in securing the back
ing of the Democratic national committee
they will have little trouble in inducing
a considerable number of Tammany men
TO rebel openly against the rule of the
Democratic Club.
John C. Sheehan is expected to be among
the first to rebel. His friends say that he
has been treated shamefully by Croker. He
did all the work as leader of Tammany
Hall while it was out of power from 1895
10 1898, and when it regained control of
the city. Croker stepped in, took command,
and ignored Sheehan. Moreover, he is
now trying to deprive Sheehan of the lead
ership of the Ninth district, and force him
out Of Tammany Hall altogether. AS Shee-
han was supporter of the Chicago plat
form in 1896, he will not have to make any
excuses for continuing to support it if
he joins the Bryanites.
What was known as "the Harlem crowd"
during Mayor Gilroy's administration are
also said to be ready for rebellion. This
crowd includes Gilroy. former Corporation
Counsel w. II. Clark Andrew J. White
and other able politicians. All of them
have been turned down by Croker. and
have no hope of regaining their influence In
Tammany Hall while Croker reigns
The times., 1899-05-29
CUBANS PERSIST IN
REFUSING PAYMENT
General Gomez's Enemies Ap-
parently Triumphant.
Troops in Various Parts of TIE
Island Growing Obstinate.
Rodriguez BraGs That Not n Man in
Pinar del Rio Mantnnzas VIII
Take American Money.

Havana, May 2S.-The payment of Cuban
soldiers continued today with somewhat
better results than yesterday Thirty men
drew their money and twenty-five deliv-
cred the arms they bore during the war.
Fifteen of the men belonged to Colonel
Mayeres' Havana regiment, stationed at
Guanabacoa. The payment at La Punta
will be continued tomorrow and on Tues
day will begin at Santiago de Cuba las
Vegas, where Col. Jacinto Hernandez has
about 100 men. Colonel Hernandez is a
friend of General Gomez and he may be
able to hold his men in line
The anti-American and anti-Gomez fac
tion are jubilant over what they term the
failure of the United States to bribe the
soldiers TO give up their arms. \ meeting
of Cuban officers under the leadership OF
Mayia Rodriguez was held at Marianao
this afternoon. General Rodriguez said
he was delighted with the discipline shown
by the Cuban troops. Not one real soldier
he declared, had accepted money at La
Punta, nor would there be man in the
provinces of Pinar del Rio or Matanzas
who would accept the American payment
He added that the Yankees would have TO
take Dack 10 the United States the 50 900,
600 which they had brought here as bait
TO get control of the Cuban arms.
General Gomez has received a despatch
from General Carrillo, who was sent last
week to Santa Clara to persuade the men
there to accept payment from the Ameri-
cans, and to turn in their arms, saying
that the men are unwilling to do so. Cen
eral Gomez has also received a reply to
his despatch to Gen. Pedro Diaz, who com
mands the Cuban forces in the provinces
of Pinar del Rio. General Diaz's reply
is similar to the report of General GARLIC.
Both these generals are warm supporters
of General Gomez. so it looks as though
the latter would be beaten by his enemies
although the American military authori-
ties seem confident that outside of Havana
majority OF the men will take the money.
1t having been reported that the wife of
General Gomez was destitute in Santo Do
mingo, the cigarmakers in this city took
up collection for her benefit, raising
S475. When the money was offered to
Sonora Gomez she thanked the subscribers
for their thoughtfulness. but courteously
declined to accept the gift, notwithstand-
ing her poverty. She asked that the money
be turned over to orphan asylums.
The times., 1899-05-29
wH1TEMAN's LAST ADVENTURE
The ErstwhiIe Politician Again in
the Hands of the Law.

New York, May 2S.-Alonzo ]. White
man, of DansvilIe. n. Y, former State
Senator of Minnesota, and former member
of the Chicago Board of Trade, was ar
rested on Broadway near Forty-irst
Street, early this morning on a warrant
charging him with having swindled Martin
Mahon, proprietor of the New Amsterdam
Hotel, out of s93.75 by means of a worth
less check. The offence is said to have
been committed in March of this year.
Other complaints, so the police say, will
be forthcoming against Whiteman. The
detectives arraigned their prisoner before
Magistrate Poole in the jefferson Market
Police Court today and asked that he be
remanded in their custody till tomorrow.
Whiteman protested loudly and vehement
ly, demanding that bail be fixed for him,
and Magistrate Pool consented, fixing the
bail at $500 and agreeing to accept cash as
security. Whiteman produced the money
from his shoe. saying he had placed it
there for fear the police would rob him
when he was locked up. The detectives
protested against the unusual procedure,
but in vain.
They have declared that II l am re-
leased on bail they will rearrest me as
soon as l leave the building and take me
to another court" Whiteman complained.
If these men arrest you again, said
Magistrate Pool. send word to my house
at once and | will come and bail you out.
Or win parole even. if that is necessary
The detectives and Whiteman left the
court almost simultaneously. but no at
tempt was made to re-arrest him.
Whiteman is the son of a prominent
business man of Dansville. y. Y. who
died in 1888, leaving an estate valued at
more than S500.000. OF this the son and
his sister. now Mrs. A. Leicester Gibbs,
of this city. received $4,000 each. while
the rest went TO the widow for her life
time. After being graduated from Ham
ilton College and Columbia Law School
Whiteman went to Duluth, Mimi, to prac-
tice law. There he soon became one of
the leading politicians of the State. In
1888 he became chairman of the Demo-
cratic State Central Committee. and a del
egate to the national convention. IN 1890
he ran for Congress and met his frst
defeat.
Whiteman began to speculate in wheat
about this time. transferring his opera
tions after a while from Duluth to the
Chicago Board of Trade, of which he be-
came a member. He succeeded so well
that in a short time his wealth was osti-
$3.50 000 Then he reached the turning
point in his career. He lost his political
influence, his speculations turned out fail
ures, and his wealth disappeared as sud
denly as it had come. Coming East he be-
came bookmaker. In 1893 he was twice
arrested. charged with passing worthless
checks. On one count OF the two previous
occasions Whiteman was. discharged for
lack nf evidence
The times., 1899-05-29
AT WAUGH M. E. CHURCH.
Exercises Under the Auspices Of the
Ladies' Union Veteran Legion.

Exercises Under the Auspices of the
Ladies' Union Veteran Lc=inu.
At Waugh NJ. E. Church last night me-
mortal services were held by Encamrment
No. Ill, Ladies' Union Veteran Legion.
assisted by Auxiliary No. 80. The pro-
gramme was unusually fine and held the
close attention of the audience The ad-
dress of the pastor of the church, Rev.
George E. Maydwell, showed deep thought
and was full of patriotic utterances.
Mrs ]. Ellen Foster accorded the Loyal
Women of the War" as full a tribute OF
praise and honor as the limited time would
allow.
In the address to the memory of the de-
ceased members OF the auxiliary. viz. Mrs.
Florence C. George and Mrs. Mary NJ.
Stewart. loving words were spoken by Mrs.
iIassey.
The programme In full was as follows:
Assembly. bugler; music. ''Ameriea," choir:
opening ceremony, by the colonel; music, NEAR
er Ny God, to Thee" choir; object OF the assem-
bly,, by the colonel; reading Of the roll OF honor.
by the adjutant; vacant chairs, representing de-
ceased comrades, crowned with wreaths OF laurel.
by the lieutenant colonel; music, "Tenting To-
night on the Old Camp Ground" choir; address
in honor of deceased comrades, by past colonel:
vacant chair crowned with wreath of laurel in
honor of the loyal women of the war, by the
major; music, The Vacant Chair quartette;
"By the Graves of Herces'' Frances Ten Eyck
Chicago. Ill-). read by Kathleen Chambers; ad-
dress, The Loyal Women of the War Mrs. ].
Ellen Foster: vacant chairs, representing de-
ceased members OF Ladies' Auxiliary No. 81
Union Veteran Legion, crowned with wTeaths of
laurel. by Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey; music.
Rock of Ages (Bisehof), Mrs. Flora a. Lewis:
address, Rev. George E. Maydwell. pastor of
Waugh NJ. T.. Church: music. selection, choir;
bcnediction by the pastor; taps by the bugler.
The times., 1899-05-29
LOST HIS LIFE ON A WAGER.
William Henson PIunges Into the
Potomac and Is Drowned

Is Drowned.
Because of what appears to have been
foolhardiness and insane bravado on the
part of William Henson. nineteen years
old, and two companions, all colored. Hen
son was drowned in the river at the Navy
Yard Bridge about 1870 o'clock yesterday
afternoon. He and the companions were
crossing the bridge and became engaged in
discussion as to their respective swim
ming abilities. 1t appears that none OF the
men could swim. The discussion could not
be satisfactorily terminated on the bridge
and it was decided that all jump overheard
with their clothes on and determine Who
could remain afioat for the greatest dis
tance. The plan was carried into execu-
tion wnen the men arrived at the draw In
the center of the bridge. The result was
that loud cries of help rang out from thres
throats Immediately after the men struck
the water Boatmen from the vicinity
took a skiff from French's boathouse at
the north end of the bridge and went to
the rescue. They succeeded in getting the
two companions of Henson out of the water
in safety, but Henson sank before the res
cuers could get to him.
The times., 1899-05-29
Gen. George w. west Dead.

Worcester, Mass, May 2s.-Gen George
W. West. of Athol, Mass, died this morn
ing. He was born in Lowell, July 10, 1892.
In the Civil War he became colonel of the
Seventeenth Maine. For bravery he was
brevetted brigadier general in the Third
Army Corps. He was special pension agent
in New York City after the war He
was a member of Rankin Post G. A. R.,
Brooklyn, and OF the Loyal Legion in
Washington. He leaves two sons and a
daughter.
The times., 1899-05-29
The Trust Issue for 1900.

Col William J. Bryan has expressed himself
as much pleased with the result of the st. Louis
banquet Speaking OF the platform to be adopted
at the next Democratic Convention, Colonel Bryan
said: .aThe sentiment OF the meeting is in line
with the sentiment Of the party generally. The
Chicago platform will be reaffirmed in the en-
tire, and new plsnks added to cover new ques
tions The trust issue will be one of the most
important Of the Issues" II you believe in trusts
then trust in Heuricl's beer. and you will drink
the best that can be bIcwcd from malt and hopS.
The times., 1899-05-29
SERVICES AT UNION CHURCH.
Interesting Exercises in Observance
of ChiIdren's Dny

OI thtiurenNS nay.
Exercises in observance of Children's
Day were held yesterday at the morning
service of the Union Methodist Episcopal
Church on Twentieth Street near Pennsyl-
vania Avenue northwest. The church was
filled with the friends and parents of the
Sunday school children. who took the lead
ing part In the programme. The Platform
in front of the chancel. on which were
seated the members OF the primary depart
ment, was beautifully decorated with flags,
palms. and wild flowers. E. S. Wescott.
the superintendent of the Sunday school.
had charge of the programme. and an
nounced each number.
The exercises commenced with the sing
ing of "Our School So Dear by the entire
Sunday school. The Rev. Alexander Bic
laski, the pastor of the church. then read a
The times., 1899-05-29
Brave Men Fall

Victims 10 stomach. liver. and kidney troubles as
well as women, and all feel the results in loss of
appetite poisons in the blood, backache. nervous
ness, headache. and tired, iistiess. run down feel
ing. But there's need to feel like that. Listen
to J. W. Gardner. Idayille. Ind He says: "Elcc-
tric Bitters just the thing for a man when
hc is all run down. and don't care whether he
lives or dies. II did more to give me new strength
and good appetite than anything could take.
can cat anything and have lease on
life. Only so cents, at Henry Evans Drug Store,
OBS st. Every bottle guaranteed.
The times., 1899-05-29
Prepares for General wheeler

Boston, May 2s.-Boston is preparing to
extend a cordial welcome TO Joseph Wheel
er tomorrow. He is expected early in the
morning, and tomorrow he will be the
guest of honor at a luncheon at the new
Algonquin Club. reception will follow
at which Governor Wolcott and Mayor
Quincy are expected. On Tuesday the Gen
erla will deliver his Grafton at the Boston
Theatre at the exercises conducted by. the
G. A. r. Post 1i3. and will afterward
be the guest of honor at banquet at
Young's Hotel.
The times., 1899-05-29
A Family of Ten burned to Death.

Columbia. S. c.. May 2S.-Jacob Solo
mons. his wife and eight children he eld-
est a girl of eighteen years. were burned
TO death in their home near Hardeeville
s. C. The house was in remote place, and
it was three days before the news be-
came known here.
The times., 1899-05-29
Called by baltimore presbytertnns.

Princeton, N. j.. May est was learned
tonight that the Rev. Dr. George T Pur-
yes. pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church. of Princeton, and professor OF the
Princeton Theological Seminary. has re-
ceived a call to the pastorate OF the First
Presbyterian Church. of Baltimore A
strong effort is being made by the trustees
Of the Princeton seminary to keep DR..
Purves in the faculty but it is thought
that he will accept the call.
The times., 1899-05-29
DIED.

LEMMER-EnteTed into rest, Sunday, May 2s
1899. at l. 30 o'clock, MARY, widow of the late
Frederick Lemmer. aged sixty years. four months
and five days.
The trial is hard.
The pain severe.
To part from
We loved so dear.
BY HER CHILDREN.
Funeral from her late residence, l225 Maryland
Avenue northeast, at , p. m, Tuesday, May 30.
1899. Friends and relatives invited to attend. 1t
CHRISTIANI-on Friday. May 26. 1899. at 7:3O
a. m. CARL J. X, beloved husband of Antoinette
c. p. Christiani.
Funeral 10 take place from his late residence at
p. m, Monday, May %, 1882 Relatives and
friends invited my2S-2t
The times., 1899-05-29
pnbric nurIdins at San Francisco.

Bids for the masonry work on the public
building at San Francisco were opened at
the Treasury Department Saturday. d.
H. Ellis. of this city. was the lowest of
nine bidders. at s735. 900 for granite or
s757. 900 for marble.
The times., 1899-05-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.

MUSCLE BEATING regulates the circula-
tion, gives q natural flush to the face.
and removes wrinkles. Free instructions
given by the inventor. JOHN E. RUEB-
SAM. 20 Third Street northeast.
my25-lm0
The times., 1899-05-29

Is a deceptive disease
thousands have il and don't
know II. II you want quick
results you can make no
-nistake by using DIR. Kill
the great kidney remedy.
cent and dollar sizes. sam
&c. also pamphlet telling you
fou have kidney trouble.
q Co., binghamton. N. Y.
The times., 1899-05-29
KIDNEY
TROUBLE

mef's Swamp Root.
Al druggists in fifty
pie bottle by mail FIRE
how 10 fsd out il v,
Address DR.. Kilmer
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-16
SHORT A JURY
in THE MOLINEU4
CASE YESTERDAY
Recorder Con Condemns the Practice
Of Confusing Citizens Summoned
for Jury Duty.
OBJECTION TO DEATH PENALTY
Several Failed to Quality on That Ac-
count-Jury Box Vacant When
Court Adjourned.

NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-The trial Of
Roland B. Mollneux. charged with the
death OF Mrs. Katherine j. Adams, was
continued before Recorder Goff. in the
court of general sessions to-day. Ef-
forts were directed toward securing q
jury. but notwithstanding the fact that
forty-six talesmen were examined not
one juryman was chosen.
Barlow s. Weeks, counsel for the de-
fence, or one OF his assistants, closely
questioned each Of the talesmen, asking
for definitions of terms and propound-
ing hypothetical questions until Re-
corder Con severely condemned the
practice or any attempt whatever to
confuse citizens sumoned for jury duty,
The defense used It's arst peremptory
challenge late in the afternoon, after
Louis Jacobs had apparently passed a
searching examination. The defense
used a second peremptory challenge,
refusing to accept as juror Richard L.
Trefurth, former steward of the New
York club, after the state had an
nounced It's willingness to have him sit
in the jury box.
OF those who failed to qualify seven
objected to the death penalty, about the
same number declared their unwilling
ness to convict on circumstantial evil
dence, half score were unable to de-
fine the meaning Of terms submitted by
the counsel, ave had an insufficient
knowledge Of the English language and
the Others, except those peremptorIly
challenged were excused on the various
grounds Of general consent, ill-health
and old age. The case viii be continued
tomorrow,