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The evening times., 1899-08-14

Benjamin H. Smell was today indicted
by the grand jury for the District for the
murder of Lizzie Weisenberger one week
ago yesterday morning. Although all pos
sible precautions had been taken by the
District Attorneys Office to keep the fact
quiet that Smell would be called for ar
raignment Immediately after the grand
jury had reported, the news leaked out
and when the prisoner was brought into
court he was followed by large crowd,
anxious to get look at the murderer.
When it was determined to call Smell to-
day for arraignment, Deputy Marshal Gu
sick was sent to the Jail to bring Smell to
the City Hall. Soon after his arrival he
was seen by reporter for The Times,
but the prisoner refused to say anything
on the subject of the killing of Lizzie
Weisenberger, by simply saying:
Don't ask me any questions" He then
went on to say that being called for ar
raignment was great surprise to him. He
said he had not thought the grand jury
would be so prompt in returning the indict-
ment. He seemed to be impressed with the
belief that nothing would be done with
him until he would be taken into court next
October, when he would be placed on trial
Up to the time of his arrcignment he had
not engaged counsel, as that matter is in
the hands of his brother, c. W. Snell who
arrived in the city from Georgia on Sun
day.
About 1 o'clock, c. W. Smell, brother of
the prisoner, arrived at the City Hall and
the two held long conference.
The evening times., 1899-08-14
STOCKS Firm AND ACTIVE
A Strong Tone Develops in Wall
Street Dealings.
Noted Animation In Pan Handle
Railway Shares and Mexican Is-
sues-Smelting Bonds Benefited by
Strike SettIements-Advanc COM
mon i'm All Quarters of the Market.

New York, Aug. 14.-Business was re-
sumed on the stock exchange this morning
with the trading in large volume and with
the market showing very strong tone.
Advances were common in all quarters of
the market and in the industrial division
some very sharp prices were recorded and
Tennessee Coal and Iron was a conspicu-
GUS feature Of the market rising four points
in the initial transactions presumably on
the efforts of the short interest to extricate
itself from its position. American Steel and
Wire was strong on the expected appIica-
ton OF the company to the stock exchange
floor listing of its shares The Smelling
stocks were firm on the settlement Of the
labor strikes.
The railway list was firm and active. not
ably so in the Pan Handle stocks and for
the Mexican issues The Granger shares
were steady and Pennsylvania was notably
frm. London furnished higher range of
prices for American stocks. but was not
alive in the local dealings. The trading in
the main was governed by the same general
circumstances that were effective last week.
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Strike of wire-workers.

Trenton, N. j., Aug. 1.-THE rolling de-
partment of the big Roebling Wire Mills
is shut down, as a result of a strike on the
part of the roughers, who want more
wages. So far but sixty men are affected.
The roughers have the hardest work in
the mill, handling the wire first as it
comes from the furnaces. These men
claim that their work has been made
harder since new furnaces were placed In
this department, there being now less
room in which to move about and the
heat being more intense. One of the
strikers said last night: "The plates we
have to stand on are sometimes hot
enough to cook beefsteak on. and We
have done it." A week ago yesterday the
roughers waited upon Charles G. Roeb-
ling, president of the company, and asked
for an increase of cents ton on steel
wire and 1 cent on copper. The men now
receive cents ton ON EACH Mr. Roeb-
ing promised to consider the matter and
give an answer. On Friday last. having
tailed to hear from President Roebling.
the men working on day turn finished up
their work and went home, The night
roughers did not go to work at all. Yes
terday the men again waited upon Mr..
Roebling and asked for his answer He
told them that he would allow them | cent
extra on steel, but nothing on copper. The
men refused to accept less than their full
demands. They claim they are only ask
ing for restoration of the cut made on
their wages nearly four years ago
The evening times., 1899-08-14

Whlcn read as follows: One hundred
american cycles 10 be sold at any price.
soon afterwards, local dealer in German
bicycles put in an advertisement in which
MS machines were represented as good.
cheap and reliable compared with the poor
american make The result of my enquiries
was that there were no American bicycles
OF inferior quality TO be had, and that one
had never been sold at this place. This in
slgnlhcant incident shows how anxious peo-
pie are TO lower the reputation of the excel
lent American wheels. 1t lies entirely in
the hands OF our export firms TO make such
enorts unsuccessful, by Withholding inferior
goods from the German market
he way TO introduce articles into Ger
many mas often been pointed out to the in
terested parties; that is, send experienced
representatives, familiar with the customs
and language Of this country, establish
sample stores, and prepare catalogues Civ
ing necessary details in German The lat
Ter point can not be repeated often enough.
ior the numerous pamphlets and catalogues
IN English received at the consulates day
by day are of no use whatever for German
business.
Upon my endeayoring the other day to
demonstrate the advantages of American
lool-making machines to local firm one
OF the most important in this part of Ba-
yarla, by means of a catalogue printed in
English, / was told that the firm had no
time for translations. At the same time,
the manager showed me the catalogue of
an American manufacturer of agricultural
machinery, beautifully prepared, translat-
cd INTO German, brief and 10 the point;
the machines (reapers and mowers) of the
hrm are to be found in this part of the
country by the score. He said: .Our
agents always carry these catalogues with
them, and they can be found among the
best classes of the peasantry'
AT the present time when the German
machine industry is SO busy that people
nave, IN many cases, to wait twelve
months for machines that have been or
aered, our manufacturers should gain a
urn roofing on the German market 1t
can be done by sending the proper men
over, by conforming to the German usage
OF giving credit, and by carrying out or
ders promptly and we'll"
The evening times., 1899-08-14
PENNSYLVANIA Politics.

Lewistown, Pa. Aug. Incomplete re-
turns from nearly all the precincts of Mif-
fin county show that the Republican dele
gate election was a stalwart landslide J..
p. Rotnernel, of Lewistown, candidate for
delegate to the State convention, polled
about so per cent of the total vote cast
Rothermel is an avowed Quay man and a
stalwart Republican. He is a son of W.
H. Rothermel, of Kelly's Crossroads, who
was elected delegate to the State conven-
ton in Union county. With the exception
of county treasurer, there were no factional
fights for county Offices. The following
will constitute the ticket: For advocate
judge, William A. Wilson, of McVeytown:
county treasurer, ". F. Burlew, of Lewis
town; county commissioner, Charles G.
Kaufman, of Oliver, and H. g. Bratton,
of Union; director of the poor William C.
Miller; auditor, F. H. Wentz, of Lewis
town; sheriff, W. p. Schell of Derry.
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A Streak of Bad Luck.

Greensburg, Pa, Aug. IA remarka-
Die streak of ill-fortune has followed David
NJ. Cannon, former chief of police of La
trobe. A few days ago he was removed
from office. The former chief was making a
vigorous fight in an effort to extricate him
self from the tangled net into which he
insists his enemies had causelessly thrust
him, when he was struck by lightning
Cannon and G. w. Greist, superintendent of
the Cokesville Coal Works, were engaged
in conversation yesterday during the
storm and bolt Of lightning struck the
ground at their feet. Both fell and were
picked UP for dead. They were unconscious
long time, but finally regained their
senses
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MOB RIOTS IN CHATTANOOGA.
Car Routes Obstructed and Pas
senEers Assaulted.

taF houtes ODstFucteu anu PuB-
senEers Assaulted.
Chattanooga, Aug. 1.-THE street-car
lockout has assumed serious proportions.
monster demonstration was made Satur-
day night and last night on the streets of
Chattanooga aaginst the company. mob
OF 5000 people gathered at Ninth and Mar
ket Streets and shouted themselves hoarse
as the cars of the Chattanooga Electric
Company would come in and go out empty.
Trolleys were pulled off the wire and pas
sengers were afraid to ride in the cars
through the mob. The company called for
police protection, but there were not
enough officers in reserve TO be sent to
the scene.
In the suburbs passengers, motormen,
and conductors were pelted with rotten
eggs. and many people were pulled off the
cars. Last night distractions were placed
on the Lookout Mountain Line Tracks
have been creased in all the suburbs and
on all poles in the city, greatly delaying
traffic. The union men are doing all in
their power to stop such demonstrations
and have requested the chief of police to
aid them.
The evening times., 1899-08-14
An Anti-Liquor Crusade

Asbury Park, N. j., Aug. 14-What looks
like the beginning of a crusade against the
hotels which, it is alleged, sell liquor in
violation of law, was commenced yester.
day, when Sheriff Fields arrested Fl. I
Bly,, proprietor of the Plaza Hotel. on a
complaint made by County Detective AID.
plegate before Justice of the Peace White
of Freehold. BLY, was taken before Justice
Dobb and held under $500 bail to await the
action of the grand jury. 1t is said that
Sheriff Fields has warrants against other
hotel proprietors. and will serve them this
week. There is considerable speculation as
10 the neglect OF the Asbury Park authori-
ties to prosecute the alleged yiolators of the
law
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The Lincoln National Bank
Of Washington. D. C.. cer 7th and St.
SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS. BOX RENT $3.50
YANKEE GOODS ABROAD.
The German Manufacturers Vie,
Competition With Much Alarm

1 view
Competition With Much Alarm.
The State Department has received an
interesting report from Louis Stern. Com
mercial Agent, at Bamberg, during the
course of which he SAYS:
Those who read the German press cam
not entertain the slightest doubt that Ger
man industrial circles look upon the enor-
nous development of the industries of the
United States, during the last few years,
with apprehension. Several meetings of
representatives of Industrial branches
have taken place in Germany within the
last few days, and the main point of their
discussions was, in every instance, the
eVer-growing exports of the United
States. The meeting of German manu-
facturers of tool making machines which
was held at Dusseldorf last week asks for
protection against the increasing Ameri-
can expectation; SO does the convention
OF German shoe manufacturers which
TOOK place at Breslau few days ago. The
association OF German cycle manufactu-
rers means to fight American competition
even more keenly than the representatives
of the branches just named The agra
rians, as is We'll known, would like to ex-
clude American grain, meat, and fruit
i am OF the opinion that our exports to
Germany Will continue to increase if We
take the trouble to study the wants of
these people; and, above ALL If We main
tain the quality of our goods Whoever
enters shoe store in Germany where
American goods are to be had knows that
he there gets the best, the most comforta-
bic, and the most elegant shoes that are
to be obtained; and, knowing this, he will
llngly pays higher price than for the
German article. To keep this reputation
is OF the highest importance to American
exporters. One of the leading retail mer-
chants of this city, who has branches in
several towns of Bavaria, and who han
dies American articles, called my attention
TO some American shoes for ladies which
retail at $1.25. If you want to kill your
export trade TO Germany, you must con-
unue to sell such goods he said. Guam
lltles Oh cheap and unreliable American
SHOES thrown upon the German market
would do endless harm to our exports in
this article
The same is true of machinery and
tools, in which branches of manufacture
our country stands unrivaled at the pres
ent day, and ii applies with still more
force TO cycles. So far as / could ascer-
tain, out of 2, 100 cycles now in use at Bam-
berg, a quiet place of 10000 inhabitants.
about sixty are of American origin: but
they represent the best that is made in
our country, and the two local dealers
who keep American machines tell me that
the demand for them is very good, al
though the prices are higher than for the
best native article.
AS in the boot and shoe trade, this repu-
tation can be lost to us only by the exporta-
tion OF cycles of inferior make. My atten-
ton was called the other day to an adver-
tisement in the "Frankfurter Zeitune"
The evening times., 1899-08-14
A TREATY WITH THE CROWS.
The Government To Purchase an Inn
mense Land Area

Crow Indian Agency, Mon, Aug. 1.-THE
Government Commissioners have effected
an agreement with the Grow Indians. which
will become treaty when ratified by Con-
gress. The session lasted five DAYS. but the
subject has been under consideration for
months against formidable opposition.
About 100000 acres of land will be pur-
chased on the northern end of the Crow
reservation from Fort Custer to Yellowstone
River and from Pryor Creek to the bound
airy of the reservation. embracing the low
er Big Horn and other smaller streams.
This leaves the Crows $500. 900 acres and
the money will make them independent in
time, while the land bought Will, furnish
homes for thousands of civilized people
The price to be paid is about 81 per acre.
The evening times., 1899-08-14
Rain Too Late to HeIp the Corn

Mifflinburg. Pa, Aug. 14.-During Satur
day nights electric storm, which was the
most severe one experienced in Union coun-
ty this year, the lightning struck the barn
OF John Boob. at Laurelton. completely
destroying it, together with all the live
stock, implements, and crops. Rain fell
IN torrents, but il is feared il came too
late to benefit the corn, which for some
weeks has been badly in need of moisture.
The evening times., 1899-08-14
An Epidemic Of Disrrhea.

Mr.. A. Sanders, writing from Cocoanut
Grove, Fla, says there has been quite an
epidemic of diarrhoa there. He had a
severe attack, and was cured by four doses
of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera, and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. He says he also recon-
mended 1t to others, and they say it is
the best medicine they ever used. For sale
oy Henry Evans. Wholesale and Retail,
and all druggists.
The evening times., 1899-08-14
IMPORTS AT SAN JUAN.
The United States Leads in the Value
of Merchandise,

IL
of Merchandise.
The War Department furnished the
statement today that the total value Of
merchandise imported at the port of San
Juan, Porto Rico, during the month of
June was s435,S5S of which amount s179.-
e9Z was from the United States; $50, ,776
from the United Kingdom: S32. .4O2 from
Germany; SIG, ITO from Spain; s12,11S
from Venezuela; s1.739 from Holland:
sl,242 from Cuba; 1858 from Italy; s1.O56
from Denmark; s105 from st. Thomas:
Si'569 from Austria, and 1858 from Bel
gium.
All OF the goods entered were for i'm
mediate consumption and all were brought
IN foreign bottoms. The total value of
merchandise exported during the month of
June from the port of San Juan was s312
Z9a, OF which amount the United States
took Sl6O,063 worth; Cuba s44,215 worth:
Spain ss6.6S2 worth; France s3,S21; Ger
many SS'221 worth; st. Thomas 5000 worth;
San Domingo $4,O61 worth, and Holland
$SS worth.
The evening times., 1899-08-14

The Street was not much surprised at q
wild opening in the Industrial securities
this morning, but the extent OF the jump
in them was a wonder. The Steel and Iron
securities and American Tobacco espe-
cially spurted in tremendous way TO
the highest prices on record in many in
stances, and there was big excitement in
them. Tennessee Coal and Iron went up
in five minutes 6 points from the close
on Saturday to 90, the highest price it
has ever attained. American Tobacco ad-
vanced to 119 1-2- Colorado Fuel and Iron,
American Steel and Wire common and
Federal Steel common and preferred all
had good advanced. Sugar reached the
highest price in its recent movement, 164
and a fraction.
The evening times., 1899-08-14
The Outing of the Jonadabs.

most enjoyable day was spent at For
estville. Nd, yesterday by the members
of Centennial Council, No. 4, Sons of Jon.
adab. They were met at Fifteenth and n
Streets by carriages and driven to the
grove near the Episcopal church, where
they were welcomed by the pastor and the
members of the Good Tempars. Ad-
dresses were delivered by William H.
Young. Messrs. Davey, Yenney, Sweet.
Owens, Dickey, and Riley. The choir of
the church. assisted by Centennial Coun-
ell Quartette, made the woods echo and
attracted very large crowd, besides the
seyenty-fi members from Washington.
After the meeting was over the members
We're driven to the residence of William
Radtka, where dinner was served ON the
lawn. The meeting was a decided sue
cess, and will be repeated later in an
other section.
The evening times., 1899-08-14
MISS MAcNIcHoL's FUNERAL.
The Body of the Dead Artistic VIII
Arrive Tomorrow.

The body OF Miss Lizzie Macnichol,
whom all Washington knew as a charming
artistic and as popular woman will reach
this city tomorrow. Miss Macnichol died
on Saturday afternoon at Chocorna, N H.
No arrangements have been made for
the funeral and none will be till the re-
mains arrive in this city. 1t is known
though, that all that is mortal of the sweet
singer will be laid to rest in Congressional
cemetery. Many of her old friends will.
follow the body to the tomb
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Sl0
and upwards made
on FURNITURE.
PIANOS, HORSES,

wagons, etc, at lowest rates and on the day
you apply. We are loaning on the Building &
Loan Association plan, which makes the cost OF
carrying loans much less than you pay else
where and allows you to pay it of in any sized
notes you desire, running from one to twelve
months You only pay for the use of money for
the length of time you carry il. If you have
loan with some other company we will pay il
on ano advance you more money if desired Rates
oheerfuly given and no cost 10 you unless loan
ls made. Loans made anywhere in the District.
Cal and get rates. Front room, first foor Sci
entihc American Building.
National Mortgage Loan Co.
625 r Street N. W..
uo6-tf
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sandbagged and Robbed.

Scranton, Pa, Aug. 1.-Two men sand
bgged and robbed d. l. Evans, of Deck
er's Court, as he was crossing the Lacka-
wanna Avenue bridge early yesterday
morning. When he recovered he went to
the tenderloin and found one Of his as
sailants, who was taken into custody.
Five dollars in bills of the same denomi-
nations taken from Evans were found on
the prisoner.
Marriage Licenses.
Marriage licenses were issued today to
S. Edward Redfern and Marie Holcombe
Moore, Charles McCauley and Matte Brag-
don, Charles w. Thomas and Leah W.
Porter, Shadrick Randolph and Georgiana
Lee, and James Wingie and Sarah Hem
SON
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Wrecked on swona I.Iand.

London, Aug. 1.-THE Arrow Line
steamship Croma, from Dundee for New
York, is ashore on Swona Island, in Pent-
land Firth, and is waterlogged She
struck in a heavy fog.
The evening times., 1899-08-14
MONEY WANTED AND TO LOAN.
Money to Loan

On FURNITURE, Pianos, Etc.
IL you are in need Of money, we desire TO in.
form YOU Of our new method We can secure Won
loan on an easy monthly payment plan, at less
cost than ever before and below the rate of any
other company in the city You can nav in fuil
at any time after the loan is secured and it will
only cost you for such time as you have had the
money Our business is strictly private, and all
applications are treated confdentially. II you
have loan with any other concern Won can So
cure loan through US TO pay il and get more
money If desired. 1t viii pay you TO call and see
us before going elsewhere. We are ready al auy
snd all times during Office hours 10 give inforna-
tion concerning our business methods and you
Will receive courteous treatment
CAPITAL LOAN GUARANTEE CO.,
apl3tf COZ f St n w
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SMELL TAKEN INTO COURT
:,
The Indictment Returned and Ar
raignment Follows.

The Prisoner Greatly Surprised mt
the Quick Action of the Grand
oury-His brother Present, and the
Two Hold a Long Conference-A
Large Crowd at the City Hall.
The evening times., 1899-08-14
New York stock Market
Open High. Low. 2:I5

Corrected daily by W. B. Hibbs C Co.
members OF the New York Exchange
1419 F Street.
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Marriage Licenses.
Absent on yncntton

appointment Clerk Lyman, of the
Treasury Department, is away on a two
weeks vacation.
The evening times., 1899-08-14
We Will Lend You
Any Amount of Money

$50 will COST You 81 On Furniture pianos
per month. and an k;nds ot D.
Sz5 viii cost SIPS. sonal nronort, i,t
$40 vii cosf you 81. out RFNdyai Din
$50 will cost $3.50. IJCTTy ~ mr. ~ v
.1sJ iarger 13sa 1n,onnts We make loans on the
"' sum '""er faies' building loan associa-
tion plan, allowing you
10 make small weekly
or monthly payments to suit your convenience
rTlFate offices and business strictly confidential
Get rates at other Offices and then call see ms
and convince yourself of what we save you.
COLUMBIA GUARANTEE CO.,
6l3 Street n. W.
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Chicago Grain and Provision Market
Corrected daily by ". 3. Hibbs C Co.
members OF The New York Exchanges
Iii9 T Street
The evening times., 1899-08-14

The market was influenced by a bztter
feeling regarding the money situation and
by persistent booming by the cliques, The
public bought some stock, but apparently
the biggest advances were caused largely
by manipulation. The railway list in gen.
eral was quiet during the morning hours,
though firm at the level of Saturday. On
the whole, the outlook seems good for
stronger market this week, led by the in
dustrials, perhaps, if the steam in this
group is not all exhausted Immediately.
The bank statement was so good that the
Street is swinging even TO the other ex-
treme of overconfldence if anything, and
the Indications are strong that there will
be good buying of stocks this week. II the
money situation continues to improve it is
not impossible that a strong bull market
may be induced. The statement made in
this column this morning that the indus
trial securities are likely to be prominent
in the coming market has been borne out
in very striking way so far, and there is
as yet no reason to change the opinion
there expressed.
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MONEY $4,000 MONEY

- ioah on furniture, pianos, etc, without re-
moVal or publicity and the day you ask for il
We VIII loan any amount making time and nav
ments TO suit, giving one month or one wear "a
you desire, and at rates that you can afford TO
pay. II you now have a loan with anv other
company and desire more money, give us a cal-
VIII as cheeriully make a SO loan as sloO and
no charge OF expense if loan is not made ALWAYS
Iehoy aha wiling 10 give information regarding
iates and methods TO secure loan We are the
oIoest loan company in the city, and viii give
YOU honest treatment. All business strictly con-
hdential Private oNices -
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washington Mortgage Loan Co.,
60 r Street NM.

hoNEf 10 LOAN ON APPROVED CoLLAT-
ERAL - No delay. CHARLES RaEFp
hooms 90 to a. hetzirOtt Building. llIQ st
1elzu
MONEY TO LOAN at SK, s%, e. and Az No,
cent, IN sums of $1,000 20 $4,000 on d q
real estate; pay OF and per cent mortgages
and begin anew; all transactions CONDUCTED Win
economlca! consideration for borrowers WIN n
SAUNDERS & CO., 1907 81 NV. iyI.ti.arr y,