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The times., 1899-11-01
CoLoRED PREACHER EXPELLED.
Rev. 4. A. Edgerton Deposed From
the Baptist Ministry.

the Bu ptlSI hinlSEry.
Rev A. A. Edgerton, former pastor of
the Salem Colored Baptist Church. in Cham
plain Avenue northwest. has been ex-
PEELED from the Baptist conference by the
Ministers Association.
Several months ago a young member of
the Salem Church charged her pastor
Edgerton, with improper conduct When
these charges became known TO
Edgerton. it is reported, he went imme-
diately to where his accuser was employed,
and, after entering into an angry contro-
yersy with her, struck her. He left the
city that night, and a warrant was at once
issued for his arrest. II is said that the
pastor of Salem Church did not return to
Washington for five months, and that, in
the interim, the pulpit of the church was
declared vacant by the congregation. Mat
ters were finally arranged by the friends
of the pastor and an agreement made
whereby he might return.
On his return he was reelected pastor
of the church. The action of the church
was so vigorously protested against that
the Ministers Association appointed com
mittee consisting of Rev. George W. Lee.
d. D.; Rev. J. II. Clam. and Rev. l. Toliver
to investigate the matter II was upon the
report Of this committee that Edger
ton was expelled by the Ministers Associa-
tion.
The times., 1899-11-01
IN NEW QUARTERS.
MINOR Sylvester and Assistants Com
mence Moving To-day.

mEnct hONiiiEs onAE
The work of removing the furniture, fix
lures, and properties Of the Police Depart
ment from the present location in the Dis
trict Building to the new headquarters in
the Harper Building, in c Street will be
started in earnest this morning, and will
be continued with all possible despatch uu-
til completed.
Il is expected that about six days Will be
consumed in the transfer. The task Of re-
moval was begun in a small way yes
terday afternoon, when few desks chairs,
records, etc. not now in use were carried
across the alleyway separating the rear en-
frances of the two buildings This was
done simply for the purpose of getting rid
Of all distractions 10 the work of moving
the heavy fixtures, safes, etc.
The work of removal will bt begun in
the detective office; the complaint bureau
records, measuring apparatus. rogues' gal
lery. etc, being handled first 1t will then
be continued through to the printing es-
adjustment, stationery branch, sanitary
office, and property Office until the Offices
OF Chief Clerk Kemp and Major Sylvester
have been installed in their new locations
The times., 1899-11-01
HELPING THE NEEDY.
The AnnuaI Report of the Citizens
Relief AsSocintion.


The annual report Of the Citizens Relief
Association was made public by the Com
missioners yesterday. Last November, the
report states, the association succeeded the
organization which was known as the Cit
izens' Relief Committee, and the same Of
dcers were elected that had served for some
time in the old body The new form of
organization possesses several advantages
over the old system, and the work of re-
lieving the deserving poor is greatly bene
flied by the change.
The excellence Of the present oTganiza-
ton was tested during the blizzard last
February. when a hurried meeting Of the
association was called and prompt meas
ures taken for the benefit OF the poor and
homeless Continuing. the report states:
In order TO provide against imposition
by unworthy persons, and especially TO ad-
minister relief where il is most needed
the association makes IL a rule to give help
only when the recipients have been found
by q careful investigation 10 be needy and
deserving. The Associated Charities Of the
District has made the investigation for us
and thus enabled the association to best ac-
complish it's purpose. BY the quiet system
of district visiting necessary supplies were
taken TO many persons who We're unable to
leave their hOmes-the most needy class
and the eXtravagant and harmful practice
of giving to ali applicants was avoided. Il
is confidently believe that all who really
needed relief were cared for. the assOcia-
tion was never obliged 30 refuse aid on ac-
count of lack Cf funds
The Greasurer's report shows the re
ceipts during the year We're Si2, 2,03063. OF
this amount 81 300 was allotted 10 the as
sociation by the Commissioners from the
item Of SI3. 900 for the relief of the poor
I appropriated by Congress: the remaining
sum OF $40. 1908 was generously and
promptly contributed by the public when
the needs Of the organization were made
known through the press and by circulars.
/ The receipts OF the year and the small bal
ance from 1898 made the total amount
available S12l4115. or this sum s6,3S4S9
( has been expended for relief supplies, such
as fuel. food, and clothing. leaving a bal
( ance in the hands Of the treasurer OF
/ s.. 1926. About $1,000 is due on unpaid
bills. thus leaving a comfortable balance
/ with which 10 commence the next year 5
work"
/ The death OF Col A. T. Britton is noted
! IN the report and at the suggestion Of jus
/ tce Cole President Of the Association,
/ MS A. T. BritJon has been recommended
10 the Commissioners 10 fill the vacancy
caused thereby on the board of managers
/ iu direct charge Of the relief work.
The times., 1899-11-01
Music, IC a copy.
Sc and IOc Iaces, BIC a ward.
A SUIT FOR FALSE ARREST.
Mary Z. Low CInims She Was Tn
justly Treated.


justly Treated.
Mary E. Law yesterday through her at
torney, Philip Walker, filed suit against
Eliza T. Ward. claiming 500 as damages
for alleged malicious and false arrest.
The plaintiff alleges that October 8 the
defendant caused her arrest on a charge of
grand larceny. She further states that
she was, at the instance of the defendant
arrested by George v Johnson, a member
Of the Metropolitan police force, and that
she was taken to the Twelfth Street police
station and searched for certain jewelry,
which, it was aAeged, she had stolen from
the defendant. Upon finding none Of the
stolen property upon her person, it is fur
ther stated that the police officer returned
with the plaintiff to her residence and
there searched her trunk, 1t is also al
legged that none of the stolen property was
found in the plaintiffs trunk
1t is also alleged that the defendant in
speaking of the loss OF her jewelry, said,
referring to the plantifr: My jewelry has
been stolen, and no one but this woman
knew where it was secreted. She is a
yindictiye woman, and may have taken the
jewelry and thrown it away"
The times., 1899-11-01
INVENTIONS IN FRANCE.
A system Intended to Prevent Col
Iisions on Railways.

IisiOns on Railways.
Consul Tourgee, at Bordeaux, has sent
the State Department communication
concerning inventions in France, which is
as follows:
..The fact that the United States is the
most profitable field for the exploitation Of
useful inventions has taken a firm hold
upon the inventive minds of other coun-
tries. and the first thing a man does who
has a novel idea of any sort is TO seek
to have il patented in the United States
That this is especially true OF inventions
pertaining to railway appliances Is only
natural, when one cOntemplateS the iacJ
that the United States. with its $4,000
miles of railway track, has six times the
mileage of any other country in the world.
French inventions are usually defective
in the mechanical character Of the means
by which the end sought to be effected is
attained. This is, no doubt, due to the
fact that so small a proportion Of the
population have any practical mechanical
knowledge Almost every man IN the
United States knows the use Of tools.
Very many who have no manual OccUpa
ton are fairly skilled workers, and those
who have inventive tendencies are not
ashamed to devote their leisure time to
the requirement of technical skill neces-
sary TO prepare their working models and
perfect their inventions. In France, on
the contrary. such knowledge is cOnsid-
cred derogatory TO anyone in the higher
walks of life A clerk viii not close a
shutter nor dust off the top of the desk
at which he works. since that is the bust-
ness of an 'ouvrier; nor viii man who
moves in good society permit himself TO
be seen carrying a package of any sort
along the street.
"One result of this exclusive use Of tools
by Iaborers is that French invention u9u-
alIy has. 10 an American, a certain sense
.,f awEwardness in its mechanical appli-
cation. The idea may be a good one. but
there is very seldom any of the hardness
The times., 1899-11-01
WILLS FILED FOR PROBATE.
The Wishes of Two Decedents Be
come Mnttcrs of Record.

The Wishes of Two Decedents Be
come Matters of Record.
The will of Richard Fitzmorris, dated Oc-
tober &c, last, was yesterday filed for probate.
The deceased names his brother, John Fitz-
morris, and Bernard J. Coyle executors of
his estate. and directs that as soon as pos
sible they dispose of his business at the
corner OF H and Thirteenth Streets north
west After the payment of his just debts
he directs that the balance Of the Ino-
ceeds be given his son. Hugh G. FitzmOr-
ris The remainder of his estate the tes-
tator directs shall be divided between the
son named and another Thomas r. Fitz-
morris.
The will of George NJ. Koenig dated
Friday last was also filed for probate The
deceased leaves all his property TO his
widow, Carrie Clifton Koenig.
The times., 1899-11-01
Innings.

Silver sheen linings-looks like silk
and wears better than silk; in all the
latest shades; extra fine quality that
is generally sold for 25e yard. 153C
to go for Observation-Disclosures.
Nubian fast black percaline; fine
quality that would cost you u 1-2c
a yard elsewhere. We shall offer Tat
Double thick canvas. in colors grey
and black-that was always 73C
u 1-2c a yard, or.............-.
Mercerized silketine; plain and fig
ured variety-has the appearance of the
highest-priced silks; extra high lus-
trous finish; rich and pretty shades;
suitable for cape. coat, and skirt lin
ing: to be sold for 81 lie a yard 5QC
instead of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The times., 1899-11-01
THE Y. M. C. A. LECTURES.
\ POstponement of the Opening Ol
the Course.

\ Postponement of the Opening of
the Course.
The lecture committee of the Young
Mems Christian Association has announced
that Rev F. w Gunsaulus, of Chicago
will not be able to deliver the first lecture
of the course at the Congregational Church
this evening as intended. on account of ILL
health. The course VIII begin with the
lecture by Rev. Newell Dwight Hills, of
Brooklyn. December /. DR.. Hills subject
will be John Rusl5in's Message to the
Nineteenth Century" The other lectures
in the course are: Mr.. Cleveland Moffet
who lectures ON the ''Tissot Pictures OF the
Life Of Christ" Hon. George R. Vending
whose subject is Saul of Tarsus;" Rev.
Russell H. Conwell. who will deliver his
lecture on The Heroism OF a Private
Life;'' Henry Watterson, on Abraham
Lincoln" and Prof. Peckham, on Liquid
Air"
The times., 1899-11-01
BEFORE THE GRAND JURY.
Alleged AssuiInnts of Dora Linkins
Being. Investigated.

The grand jury for the District yesterday
commenced the investigation of the case
against Frank Turner, LemueI Simms
William Crawford, Howard Barry, Henry
Ware, James Gray, Robert Pendleton, VIII
liam Jennings, and Joseph Mack. who are
charged with making a feIonious assault
upon Dora Linkins in Southwest Washing
ton in July last. -Four of the defendants
named are also accused of committing
highway robbery in connection with the
same affair.
The times., 1899-11-01
$40 50 for suits worth
up 10 so ea,h.

Ladies' suits OF broad
cloth of fine aII-wooI
cassimerc-of Venetian
Of chsviot sergss-og grey
homespun-or drap dete
of black broadcloth.
with overskirt effect
suits in black and blue
and most desirable co,0rs
and color combinations
many Of which are silk
lined th7oughout-mauy
Of which are trimmed
with applique silk braid
many with collars and la
pei Of moire velour: some
with oyersklrts-alI the
most fashionable suits OF
the season-and instead
Of up to $40. for $3.50.
The times., 1899-11-01
SI1 81 fer suits worth
up TO SIS.

Ladies' stylish Vene-
tians. cheviot. serge and
homespun tailor made
suits will go at
$3.50. although they are
suits which are honestly
worth and actually sold
by other stores here in
town for as much as SS5.
They embrace those styles
of jackets that are fash
ionable-double breasted.
tight fitting. and fly
front: the skirts are made
with the new saddle
backs, and many of the
suits are braid trimmed
in their entirety. In this
lot their are suits OF ev-
cry desirable color. The
saving is considerable, as
you can see.
The times., 1899-11-01
Special selling ladies' suits.
so 80 for suits wCrth
up to SIS each,

Ladies' tailor-made
suits. embracing the
highest grades of Vene-
tians, herringbone wor-
steds and broadcloths. in
nearly every new shade:
in all the newest effects:
many OF them most clabo-
rately silk braid trimmed.
Also let of black, blue.
and brown imro te chew
lot serge suits and stylish
homespuns. in tight-fit-
ting, fiy-front. and box
front Jackets; many of
the jackets are lined with
the finest quality of taf-
feta silk. $3.50 for the
choice-and they are ac-
tual 500 to s25 values.
The times., 1899-11-01
CHARGED WITH PERJURY.
The Offence Said to HAVE Been Com.
mitted Two Years Ago.

John T. c. Newsom, colored was put
on trial yesterday on charge of perjury.
before Justice Clabaugh in Criminal Court
No 1. The offence charged is said to have
been committed in connection with the suit
for maintenance brought by Rebecca Liv-
erpool against her husband, William Liver
pool, over two years ago.
Newsom was a witness for the respondent,
and gave very damaging testimony against
Mrs Liverpool. All the parties concerned
are cOlOred.
The times., 1899-11-01
- WILL PRAcTIcE ~.
u aEI.incton Bar Association Librar-
ian and His Assistant Resign.

The announcement was made yesterday
at the City Hall that Messrs. +. s. Key
Smith and S D. Bradley respectively
librarian and assistant librarian Of the
washington Bar Association. had rendered
their designations to take effect December
] next. The report was verified by these
gentlemen vino stated that they have noti-
fed the association OF their intended action
and their letters OF resignation viii be
considered at a meeting to be held on
Saturday.
Mr.. smith and Mr Bradley resigned their
positions 70 enter upon the practice Of law.
The former has already had considerable
practice in thN criminal courts. He was
associate counsel with Warder Vorhees for
Edward smith who was convicted OF
murder in the Supreme Court OF the Dis
trict He tcch the case to the Supreme
Court Of the United States, and there the
judgment OF the lower court was reversed
The times., 1899-11-01
NONRESIDENT LAWYERS.
District Supreme Court Judges Dis
cuss Their status.

A special meeting OF the members of the
bench Of the Supreme Court Of the District
was held yesterday afternoon in the general
sessions room. The purpose of the meet
ing. IL was stated. was TO discuss some OF
the rules OF the court in reference TO the
admission of attorneys from beyond the
District to practice. II has been the Gus
tom in the Supreme Court Of the District to
admit to practice any lawyer from any State
ar Territory on the motion of a member Of
the District bar. This courtesy it is said,
has not always been extended to members
of tie District bar by the courts in some
States, and II was to regulate this matter
that the meeting was held.
The times., 1899-11-01
39C merino underwear, I9C
39C ladies' union suits, 2lc.
THE SPANISH WAR VETERANS,
4 Meeting of Miles Camp to BE Held
Tonight.

Tonight.
a meeting CT Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp.
No. !. Spanish War Veterans, will be held
this evening at Costello's Hall, corner Of
Sixth and C Streets northwest. Adjt. Gen.
W. c. Liller of the national association,
who has just established his headquarters
here, viii address the meeting, and tell OF
the progress already made by the organlza-
ticn
Surgeon Anita MCGEE. L. s. A. the only
woman who ever enjoyed the distinction
and honor Of being a commissioned officer
in the American Army. Will also be present.
She is an active member Of Miles Camp.
Surgeon McGee proposes to take steps for
the organization of the war nurses into
an auxiliary of the association of Spanish
War Veterans. and the first step Will be
taken at the meeting Of Miles Camp to-
night.
The times., 1899-11-01
AFFAIRS IN PORTO RICO
The Report of General Davis, Com
mander Of the Department

He Points Ont the Necessity Of Modi-
fyinE the Judicial System-Thc IL
Iiteracy o. the Island-IIeaith OF
American Troops Excellent - The
Plans for MunicipaI Elections
The times., 1899-11-01
Hooks and eyes, sc.

100 gross of hump hooks and eyes,
that generally sell for 30c a box-144
in box-to be sold for sc.
The times., 1899-11-01
DOneStiCS.

19c red medicated flannel. 10IC
heavy twilled, to go for........iE2 Z
39c all-wool white Shaker fan
mel; % inches wide for to- DC
day, only. Observation-Disclosures. -
u lie outing flannel; camel's
hair effect; in neat designs, to 73C
II 1-2c bleached sheeting mus
lin; 40 inches wide; good quality, Q2C
for only. y..................... O+
CSC bleached table damask; 2
yard wide sort; guaranteed all dQC
linen; special price of...,........
1Oc huck crash; good and sery-
iceabIe quality; as an induce &c
ment today, for.....................o 20
The times., 1899-11-01
Ladies linen collars, 21c.

Ladies' aH-linen collars. in all sizes
and styles; that We always retail for
u 1-2c, to go for 1-2c.
The times., 1899-11-01

which one finds in an American invention.
In the many cases OF application for Amerf-
can patents which come before me. am
almost always struck by this lack of di-
rectness Of application. which leaves them
open TO competition. thus destroying the
value of the invention by improvement OF
application Of a principle.
This does not apply 10 an invention
by VI. Pierre Paul GUibert Of Mulau. De-
partment Of Aveyron, France, intended 10
prevent railway collisions. 1t is. in efTact.
a simple and natural application OF the
block SYSTEM but instead of merely dis
playing a signal at each end of track
showing that the same is occupied. NJ
I Guibert's system acts also on the engines
l of the approaching locomotives and by
cutting OF steam automatically. brings the
\ train to a standstiIl.
AS a preventative OF head-0n collision
I this invention would seem a positive i'm
\ prOyement on the block system. though it
I is quite possible that the increased cost OF
/ installation may prevent its general adop-
tiOn. / send enclosed a set of DRAWN
and a copy OF the specifications for his
patent which NJ GUibert was kind enough
/ to send me- Whether his system is OF
I practical importance or not it serves 10
how how the United States is regarded
+ by the inventors Of Europe. who make
haste to secure protection under our laws
so as TO take advantage of the wonderful
/ market it opens TO really meritorious de-
vices.
Favors Glen Islands Captain.
The Supervising Inspector General x
Steam Vessels of the Treasury Depart
menJ has received a report from super
vising Inspector S-arbuck. the CIhe-- gr-
pointed to examine the appeal Or CAPT
Allen II. Thompson. master of the ST t-am-
er Glen Island. Mr.. Starbuck reverses the
ruling OF the New York Inspector, by which
I Captain Thompson's license was revoked
The supervising inspector reports that il
was not shown that Captain Thompson
violated the rules of the recent yacht IA IS.
and that his license should therefore be re-
stored.
The times., 1899-11-01
Special" prices for dress
goods.

39c all-wool, yard-wide imperial 95C
serges, in all colors and black. for ~
59c and soc plaid dress goods; in
crepon, homespun. and striped HQC
effects, to go for ................. ~
75c yard and a half wide. all-wool
Go GolSPed Sp soI9 and black ladies' cloths 59t
$1.25 extra quality; high and lus-
trous finish; 50 inch wide; black Toe
sicilian ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
$175 45-inch new fall black crepon;
heavily bIistered; desirable 81 y
quality to go for ...--..-......~i'E 'EO
S1.25 yard and half wide, ail-wool
hOmespun cheviots and broad 0QC
cloths; in the newest shades -. JO
The times., 1899-11-01
Ladies waists, Sl.98.

Ladies all-wool cloth waists; some
braid trimmed and some corded; fully
lined throughout. to go for-S1.98
The times., 1899-11-01
SOC fancy taffeta silks, Csc.
Millinery-S6.9S trimmed hats, 1898.

Ladies' stylish trimmed velvet birds,
etcte latest creations color select from If do
take fancy those have all ready will allow you
make your selection of the materials will
order This offer can't be duplicated anywhere in
for less than $69S. We only going to ask $39S.
Childens Tam OShanter caps all cOors, regularly sold
for 49c, for 24c. 49,,
Misses and chdrens felt hats in all colos positively worth
S7c to go for 49c
Ladies' French felt black bOnnes that would really
S137 in any in shall offer for 49c
Your choce of large wings qdills fancy
feathers instead of 39c, for lie.
Ladies French felt hats in all Colors Slightly soied
that usually retaed $1.2j-yOur choice 19c.
The times., 1899-11-01
Special prices in upholstery dept.


heavy qualty worth to go OF
Sc Of TO 7-8c
of
for 49c
onne;w worthup to / a ard,
Of for
The times., 1899-11-01
French flannel waists, S5.9S.

All-wool French flannel waists that
are so fashionable this season-hand-
embroidered in dots and fieur de lis, we
shall offer for $598.
The times., 1899-11-01
"HECHTS GREATER STORES"
"HECHTS' GREATER STORES"
u We shall put an elixir Of life into business

a wearabeswhch p
n
AXE the eternss so oeasy e
The times., 1899-11-01
Elections TO BE Held.

= I9eIUTIHs Has 19en ma1e q one place
IN supplying local self-government 10 The
inhabIauts. This is 10 be repeated in other
towns and elections held in all Of them as
rapidly as possible.
"a general plan for municipal elections
has been resolved upon by means of which
educated men and business interests OF the
island may have expression. This has been
explained 10 the accredited leader Of each
~ the political parties, and both of these
gentlemen have assured me Of their hearty
approval and support Of the proposal TO
hold municipal elections Iu the manner in
dlcared. II all their adherents VIII act ac-
c0rdiug TO the dictates Of justice and equi-
~ ID is intended there viii soon be in
The times., 1899-11-01
Sl.9S satine underskirts, 98c.

Underskirts of twilled satine, with
silken stripes-lined flounce-worth
$198, to go for csc.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-02-24
Highest price paid for county war
n fc Iaanl1i1.c ~ H.. y ", ~

Highest price paid for county war
rants. Inquire at The Mail Office. y
Rev. J. A. Smith will hold service q,
Granite next Sunday afternoon AT 3.3o
When you ask for DeWitt's Witcl
Hazel Salve don't ACCEPT a counterfeit,
or imitation. There are more cases al
piles being cured by this than all others
combined. NJ. E. Doe & Co.
Late to bed ard early to rise. prepares
a man for his home in the skies. Rnt
early to bed and Little Early Riser
the pill that makes life longer and bet.
ter and wiser. M. E. Doe & Co. \
y. V. Sherman has made application
to be appointed administrator of the es-
tate OF Henry Imkamp, deceased. The
application will be heard bv Judge
Napton during the March term of court,
"hen you have eaten too much or
when you suffer from any form of dys-
pepsla or lndi gestion, remember that
hodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what Won
eat. 1t cures the worst forms of dvs-
pepsia. NJ E. Doe q Co. !
DIR. s. w. Minshall is now eiving
special attention to the treatment of
diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat
and all chronic ailments and female
diseases. Office rooms and 4, opera
house block. Office hours, II to i2 A.
m. and 2 to p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Allison will cele-
brate their twelfth wedding anniversary
on Thursday evening, March I'd. Taste
fully arranged invitations of pure white
linen with gilded edges announcing the
AZ Home have been sent out and it is
sad that the occasion will be one of the
brilliant events of the season.
Services will be held at the Methodist
church next Sunday morning and even
ing at the usual hours. Subject for the
service, The Fullness of Faith
FOR the evening, The Liberty of the Cos
pei, Sunday school and Epworth League
1t the usual hours The general public