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The times., 1899-03-11
CANNON ON APPROPRIATIONS.
He Gives His Views at Length on
the CaunI Project.

the tIDBi Project
The speech of Chairman Cannon, of the
Committee on Appropriations. upon the
work of the Fifty-ffth Congress. will ap-
pear in a belated copy of the Congress
sioral Record to be issued today. The
figures OF the appropriations have already
been published. Mr.. Cannon also says
The Congress that has just expired has
been peculiarly fortunate, first in having
been able to maintain close scrutiny of
appropriations, and second in having sue
cessfully resisted projects prompted by
selfish interests that were claimed to be
proper for carrying out public sen
timent. but which would, in reality
have defeated the realization Of such SEN
timent or would have at least delayed the
construction OF great works neces-
sary for the national welfare. A case in
point was the proposition to construct the
Nicaragua Canal. There is an almost uni
versal public sentiment demanding the con-
struction of an isthmian canal that will
unite the waters of the Atlantic and Pa
cifc oceans. The bill was proposed and
passed by the Senate committing the
United States to the construction OF the
Nicaragua Canal and the practical acquire
ment at a cost of s. 600, ,0G0 OF an alleged
concession from Nicaragua and Costa Rica
to the Maritime Canal Company for the
construction thereof while, in truth and
fact, if said concession has not already ex-
pired it will expire in October next. and
even if it had not expired the United States
could not afforS to construct canal under
its provisions
"If the Senate bill or any measure pro-
posed had been enacted the United States
would have paid 1000 900 for a worthless
concession. and would have been committed
by law to the construction of a canal along
the Nicaragua route and under such con-
ditiOns il would have been compelled. be-
fore we threw spadeful of earth or in any
way began actual construction, to have ac-
quired by treaty from Nicaragua and Costa
Rica the territory whereon to construct
the canal and the right to construct it,
such legislation would have delayed and
embarrassed the construction of an 18TH
mian canal The United States cannot az
ford to enter upon this great work till it
has acquired by treaty zone of territory
whereon to construct the same. Forum
ately the House OF Representatives resisted
the enactment of the proposed legislation,
and the contest between the Senate and the
House resulted finally in the only practical
provision possible, viz, the appropriation of
a million dollars TO enable the President TO
make full and complete Investigation Of
the isthmus with view to further cons
struction of 4 canal across the same. par
ticuarly the Panama and Nicaragua routes,
and 20 report to Congress the result, with
his recommendations in the premises. In
addition to this, the President already had
the sole power TO negotiate treaties for a
site for said canal, which treaties must be
made and ratified before the Government
can begin construction.
The times., 1899-03-11
HIS FATE WITH THE JURY.
The Close of the Frank II. Miles
EmbczzIcment Trial.

The jury in the case of Frank II. Miles
charged with embezzling the funds of the
District. had not reached an agreement up
to a late hour last night and was finally
locked up until morning. When the case
was given to the jury Miles was taken in
charge by the marshal. and a verdict of
acquittal not having been returned he was
committed to Jail.
The trial commenced on Thursday. Feb
ruary 90 and with the exception OF Satur-
days has occupied the attention of the
court since. During the hearing sixty nine
witnesses have been examined, OF which
forty-three were called by the Government
and twenty seven by the defence. Some OF
the Witnesses however. were called upon
to testify more than once. as was the case
with a. NJ. Lambeth the principal witness
for the Government, and the defendant
himself, each of whom was kept on the
witness stand for several days.
The alleged irregularities in Miles ac-
counts were discovered in the fall of 1897,
at which time he was clerk in the Office
of the Tax Collector for the District. lie
was specifically charged with the embez-
element of the fees collected by him for
the issuing of Statements" of taxes to
property owners and business firms of the
city. On January he was indicted by the
grand jury under the name of Frank o.
Miles and demurred to the indictment
on the ground that that is not his proper
name. He was again indicted under the
name of Frank II. Miles and was charged
in twenty-eight counts with embezzle-
ment. He was called to trial in December
last, but on account of the Illness of Chief
Justice Bingham, who presided at the hear
ing, the investigation had to be discontin-
ued On January 10 his counsel filed a mo-
tion asking for another hearing at an early
date. but on account of the trial of three
prisoners charged with murder his was not
begun until February %.
At the trial which ended yesterday af-
ternoon Justice Cole presided and the Gov
ernment was represented by Assistant
District Attorneys Joseph Shillington and
John Ellsworth Laskey The arguments,
which began on Thursday. were concluded
yesterday. and at 2:i5 the closing argG-
ment for the Government was made by Mr..
Shiiiinston. Justice Cole commenced his
charge to the jury Immediately after the
close OF the arguments and finished at 3:2J
clock.
The jury retired to its room, and at SIS
p. m. on the enquiry of F. W. Smith.
Clerk of Criminal Court No. /, informed
him that it had not arrived at an agree
ment. The jurors having the case under
consideration are: Ernest BetZ, Samuel
Steinberger. Manley Chase, George Shoe
maker. William j. Wallace. John E. Sheck-
elles. George l.. Boswell, ]. II. Lee, Harry
A Serra James c. Carroll. Samuel Fl.
Williams and John F. Rabbit
The times., 1899-03-11
GOING TO BOOM TURKEY.
Dr. CabeH Whitehead TO Become Di-
rector General of Industries.

DR.. Cabell Whitehead. Assayer OF the
United States Mint, has accepted the posi-
tion Of Director General of Industries un-
der the Turkish government and will short
ly leave this city for Constantinople TO
enter upon the duties OF his Office.
This appointment betokens Turkish pro-
cFessiOn and an awakening 10 the neces-
sity OF infusing into the Ottoman Empire
the elements of Western civilization with
its technical, commercial. and scientific su-
periority. Il is the outcome CT the obser-
vatioDs Of Ali Ferrouh Bey, the Turkish
Minister in this country
The activity of this young diplomat. who
has been in this country but a year, has
already increased the commercial transac-
lions between Turkey and the Uniteo
States, which thus far have been decidedly
10 the advantage Of the latter country
American agricultural machinery has re-
Gently found Z market in that country; cot
ton is being cultivated there from seed
from the Southern States, and several large
manufacturing plants are now being con-
structed in Constantinople. II is in cOnnec-
lion with the latter enterprise that DR..
Whitehead Will begin his new labors.
DIR. Whitehead, although a young man,
has an excellent record in this country.
He is a Virginian by birth, has served az
assistant assayer in the Philadelphia Mint
anu III q IKE capacity III tHc assay ONCE
At Boise City, Idaho, whence he was called
by Secretary Window 10 the post he has
since held He is a graduate Of the Lehigh
University and also mas the degree OF doc
tor OF philosophy from the Columbian Uni
veTsity. He was sent abroad by the Gov
ernment two years ago TO examine the
minls OF England. France, and Germany.
anent the erection Of the proposed new
mint az Philadelphia.
DR.. Whitehead is an American of broad
calibre, and his influence in the Ottoman
Empire VIII be alike beneficial to both
countries. Three months OF his time each
year IS to be spent in this country, accord
ing to the terms Of his agreement with the
Turkish government
The times., 1899-03-11
M'CoY WANTS A BATTLE.
He Offers to Fight Ryan at the Mid
tlIcyyeirht.

New York, March 1O.-"Kid'' Mccoy to-
day telegraphed to Billy Brady, his man
ager from San Francisco. that he will
meet Tommy Ryan at 15S pounds, thus
b&nishing the popular impression that he
cannot reduce to the middleweight limit
again. Brady is prepared to hear from
Ryan at the latter's earliest convenience,
and says that if the match is made he is
satisfied to pull it off during the same
week as the Jeffries- Fitzsimmons ma ch.
Ryan. it is understood, will hold out for
l5i pounds, Il weight which he would have
to strain hard to make 1t is Brady's liz
tention to ask the club which secures the
battle between the big fellows to offer a
purse for Mccoy and Ryan. II the latter
match falls through Mccoy will fight
either Choynski, Fitzsimmons, or any first
class boxer at or near the middleweight
Billy Gray, on behalf OF the Westchester
Athletic Club. said today when asked if
his club would hang up purse for Mccoy
and Ryan: Il don't know. 1 must ooa-
suit my eliminates first. But the chances
are that we will"
The times., 1899-03-11
Is ADMIRAL DEWEY'S HEALTH
FAILING?
Persistent Reports of the AdmirnI's
Ill Health Traced to Private

Wien Secretary Longs attention was called
to the statement circulated to the effect that
Admiral Dewey IS failing in health, and cannot
last a month longer. the Secretary said that he
had no Information whatever on this point. These
reports about the Admiral- health are all trace
able TO private reports. although officers of the
navy who have recently returned from Manila
state that Devey's health so far il could be
gaGgcd from his appearance appears to bc about
tc same it has been Tor the past year. II
is not denied 10y the officers that the Admiral
has aged in his appearance notably within the
past year, as his hair is undoubtedly whittier and
his figure shows signs OF the weakness which
might be expected to come with advancing years.
From the severe and exacting duties that the
Admiral has had imposed upon him, it is but
natural that his health requires stimulant
such as Heurichs MaeTzen Beer. which will as
sure the best Of health SO that he might com
plete the task he has begun at Manila.
The times., 1899-03-11
Snitn in ItnmItN

Patrick Martin and Bartholomew Mean
drews, trading as Martin G McAndrews,
through their attorney, A. II. Bell, yes
terday instituted proceedings in equity
against William Ward, Michael J. ileane,
and others for a marshaling of assests of
the defendant Ward and to restrain the
sale of any of his equities The petition
also asks that 4 receiver be appointed to
take possession of the premises at 43C L
Street northwest, and that he be empow-
cred to carry out the contract of sale
entered into between the defendant Ward
and Henry Hall.
Mary Ellen Burke and her husband.
William Burke. yesterday, through their
attorney, Thomas NJ. Fields. entered suit
against Nicholas Robinson and others for
the appointment OF a receiver in connec-
tion with the management Of a certain
piece OF property in which the complain
ants are interested. The property in ques-
tion consists OF premises 100, 1l02, llO4,
11O6 Twentieth Street northwest, and is
valued at 10000
The times., 1899-03-11
SHOT BY HIS COMRADES.
Another Colored Immune in the
Emergency Hospital

Ben Parker, twenty-one years old. a
member Of the Eighth Regiment tcolored)
Of Immunes. which arrived in this city
Thursday morning, appeared at the Emer-
gency Hospital yesterday for treatment for
gunshot wound in the left forearm The
wound was received during the rioting
said to have been INDUCED in by the troops
ct Chattanooga Wednesday. The wound
was probed in an effort to locate the bullet,
but without success. and Parker was sent
to a ward until today, when the X-rays
will be used.
Parker makes the third member of the
immune regiment now at the hospital The
other members were brought in at an early
hour Thursday morning. Efforts were then
made by probing to locate the bullets in
their wounds, but they were not success
full
The times., 1899-03-11
Secular Lcaru. Social.

The members Of the Secular League and thcil
friends were very asreelhly entertained On
Thursday evening 10y Dr. L. r. Kcmm, OF n!
b Street northeast Miss Alma Sm0ot gave several
piano solos. Miss Myrtle Dexter, and Mrs Pratt
were the vocal sOlosts and Miss L. NJ Farrow
the violinist. Mrs Hart rcctcd. DR. Klemm reaG
STORY Of Letters" and Mr.. Kirk. President o
the league, read several poems, II. Il Evans alsC
read some original poetry Of a humorous char
actcr and gave an exhibition in occult science
Ice cream and other refreshments We're served
The prelude at the Secular League, Maccabe,
Temple. 5l3 Ninth Street northwest, tomorrow
afternoon at , O'Clock will lie presented hy Prof
William VI. Coleman. and the address by Dr
l.. r. Klrmm on. The sociali-tic State"
The times., 1899-03-11
AN INSURANCE COMBINE.
Efforts 10 Bring Together Local Com.
panies of Baltimore

Baltimore, Md. March 1O.-It is under
stood here that an effort is being made
to bring in all the local insurance COM
panies under one management During
the past week the stocks of all have ad-
vanced. Yesterday a formal proposition
was made to the Peabody Fire Insurance
Company, and special meeting OF the
directors called to consider it. Today
they refused to accept and, for the time
being at least, the negotiations are of.
Other companies. it is said, have since
been approached. Unless the terms are
not considered too exorbitant it is prob
able that the Peabody will eventually be
absorbed. Those engineering the inzur-
ance trust are keeping in the background
but it is an open secret that Alexander
Brown & Sons are at the head OF the
syndicate.
The times., 1899-03-11
ALDRIcH BROOKS CAUGHT.
Two Smallpox Suspects, But No New
Cnses Reported.


Cnses Reported.
A complete list of the persons removed
to the smallpox hospital Thursday Light
from the infected house at No. 1425
Eleventh Street northwest. was made pub
lie by Dr. Woodward District Health
officer, yesterday The names are: Louis
Edward Brooks. five years old; Lewis
Brooks, thirty-seven years old; Rosa
Brown, twenty-on years old; Annie Par
ker, twenty eight years old; Florence
Brooks, fourteen years old; Lottie La
vinla Brooke, seven years old; James
Brooks. thirty-three years old. All were
colored.
Lucinda Brooks, thirty-seyen years old.
and Lillian johnson, who were found in
the same house, were removed 10 the de-
tention ward. Neither had developed the
disease and it is believed they are safe,
inasmuch as both had been vaccinated.
AldriCh Brooks. colored, twentysiX years
old, who had smallpox last Christmas, and
who spread the disease TO the other mem
bers of the Brooks family and escaped
from the Eleventh Street house before
the health officials could secure him, was
captured yesterday morning by the police.
Two smallpox suspects were found yes
te.day but no new cases were discovered.
There are now thirty-three cases under
treatment az the smallpox hospital.
The times., 1899-03-11
The Co-.cz Claim.

The War Department has cabled General OTIS
to turn over the estate of the Cortcz brothers to
Egenio Lucas. The Cortez brothers are Philip
pine natives. vino own an estate valued at about
a half million dollars in Manila, Cayitc, Tondo.
Binoudo, and Malabon, and they have been in
this country several months seeking TO have their
property returned 10 them. and have named Mr.
Lucas, former clerk Of the family AZ their
representative. after first cndeay0Ting TO have
the HongkOng and Shanghai Bank act as their
agents iu the matter. II is understood that with
the above order carried out, the restoration will
be complete
The times., 1899-03-11
The Police Cour, Sustained.

The Court OF Appeals for the District
yesterday oyerruled motion to reopen
The hearing in the petition OF John H.
Adriaans, asking that a writ Of mandamus
or certiorari be issued against Ivory c.
Kimball, one OF the Police Court judges
The petitioners motion was based upon
an appeal he had taken from a judgment
of Judge Kiubali in relation to tres
pass Of which AdriaaBs was found guilty
in the Police Court. lie was fined $l00.
The matter will now be referred back 10
the Police Court for final determination.
The times., 1899-03-11
Re~.cd ON II Death Certificate.

Policeman Racdy, Of the Third precinct. yestcr-
day arrested james Robinson, cul0rcd. twenty
five years OF age. and locked him up on 4 charge
OF having obtained money under the false pre-
terce of defrayirg funeral expenses Tor mythical
dead child or relative. 1t Is claimed that the
man exhibited those upon whom he called
for aid a bogus death certificate which purported
to record the death Of Sarah Simms, co!Ored
child twenty-five days old Investigation at the
Health Office revealed that the certificate was not
genuine. Robinson will be- arrugued in court
as
The times., 1899-03-11
New Sheds Burned.

Chemical Engine No. l responded to a
local alarm at HIPS o'clock last night for
fire in two sheds in the rear of l4l4 and
lil6 Twenty first Street northwest The
buildings are the property of Lester A.
Barr, and were in course of construction.
The damage to the buildings and a number
of carpenters tools. the property of John
w. Keys. amounted to $125, on which there
was no insurance.
The times., 1899-03-11
The Change of Secretaries.

Assistant Secretary Howell. of the Treasury
Department, will begin the discharge OF his duties
as Il member Of the board of general appraisers
Of merchandise at New York, to which position
he was recently appointed by the President. on
next TUESDAY. His successor in the Treasury De
partmcnt Horace Taylor, OF Wisconsin, is cx-
pccted to arrive today and assume his duties
The times., 1899-03-11
THE LATE ROBERT DAsHIELL.
His Rcmnins buried in the Annapolis
Naval Cemetery.

Annapolis, Md. March l0-The remains
of Assistant Naval Constructor Robert b.
Dashiell, who died in Washington were
brought to Annapolis today and buried in
the Naval Academy Cemetery. Chaplain
Clark officiating. The body was laid away
with military honors. The remains were
accompanied here by Mrs. Dasl iell. Prof
Paul ]. Dashiell, julius NJ. Dasheil, and
T. Dashiell. The service at the grave was
public and largely attended.
Funeral services over the remains Of the
late Assistant Naval Constructor, Robert
B. Dashiell, were held at 1890 o'clock yes
terday morning at the late residence of the
deceased. 2l53 X Street northwest. after
which the body was taken to Annapolis.
accompanied by 4 detachment Of marines
The services at the house were private,
Rev. Alfred Harding, OF st. Paul's Episco-
pal Church. officiating.
The times., 1899-03-11
Bows Suits.

of choice sensible materials. in
cheviots and Scotch mixtures and
plaids-ages, . to 16 years-worth
up to $3.50, and they are
Stunning crna1i values Cash or ST q8
The times., 1899-03-11

! POSITIVELY develop the bust to inches;
cure falling hair and remove all wrinkles
NINE. NJ. T. RoYSroN, Complexion Expert. CHS
18th st. NV. mh6-7t
The times., 1899-03-11
senator Jone, Imnrovinr

The condition OF Senator Jones of Arkansas
continues TO improve, and the attending physi-
cian, Dr. Sewers. predicts that his patient VIII be
out OF danger in few days.
The times., 1899-03-11
THE GRIP CURE THAT DOES CURE

IAxntive Bromo Quininc Tablets removes the
cause that produces Ia Grippe. The geauine
has l.. u. q. on each Tablet. &c
The times., 1899-03-11
Cardigan Jackets.

Mems Cardigan Jackets sacrificed.
We have punched every Cardigan
Jacket in the house-no matter
what the price was-whether $3.50.
81. $3.50. or S3 Not one reserved
but bear in mind, every Jacket goes
on sale for Saturday only. 81 30
Cash or Credit. t.....,.......~i
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S14.50 for Ladies' S25 Tai
l0r-made SnitS

These suits are perfect beauties.
Finished by the most exclusive man
taiiors in the country Made Of line
eheviots, serges, check and novelty
cloths. Your choice of the seasons
newest shades. The jackets are
snug and tight fitting-hy. REFER,
and box fronts. The skirts are per-
feet Bell, shield, and fiounce styles
-demitrain. The backs ere finished
with buttons and loops. Bear in
mind that the jackets are silk lined
throughout. Worth S25. S1dSA
For Cash or Credit. f.JU
The times., 1899-03-11
Farewen. - Kathsrine. .hon ha.t Ielt u.

Farewell. dear katherine thou hast left us
lis we thy loss most deeply feel
But lis God vino has bereft Vs.
He Ill our Sorrows heal
BY HER PARENTS
Funeral sunday. March l. Is'g, at p. IN.
from her late residence. C. Myrtle Street north,
east. mIlO-2t-em
McINToSr-on March . 1879. JOSEPH Nc.
lNTuSH, Ia the hity--ecoud ycIr OF his age. alter
4 long illness. fell asleep in Jesus Leaves b.
wife and children to his loss
Funeral Friday. from Lees undertaking es-
''"!isNinen'. Item
REED-On Thursday. March o. ISNa. at bis
home. after prolonged Illness LEWEII.YN T
REED. JR-. aged fourteen years, fye months,
and days
Funeral Saturday. March H. at D. m. from
his parents residence, SIS Street southwest.
Friends ana relatives invited Item
The times., 1899-03-11
DIED.

BOUTLER- Wednesday. March 9 1soo
HENRY Bot TIER. beloved brother OF BENJAMIN
Bouller' messenger AT the District Building. aged
seventy three years.
Funeral Will take place Saturday at O'Clock
from NIuSlow's undertaking establishment ia26 r
Street northwest. Relatives and friends invited.
II
PRoSISE-cn Friday. March 10. 1872 At his
late residence. 1879 Ninth Street northwest,
LOGAN PRuSlSE. in the sixty fifth year Of his
age.
Funeral VIII take place at p. IN, MonIly,
March 10. II
MhLoNEY- Departed this life Friday. March
10. lsH, LoKETTO KATHERINE, dl,tshter Of
Martin 7. and Annie Nlloucy
Sad and lonely is our household.
Since 0ur darling KaihcTiuc's gone,
Not alone. yet ip-saEen.
Jesus. L5rI. thy Will be done
The times., 1899-03-11
Il faas as.es sssesf, ese HoStetter'S S
of iron, otOHdCH
sound sleep. Bitters.
Walters Headache Powders.

Instant relief Price, l0c All druggists Ask
lor and insist on Walters Sure cure. fe23.3 .3mo
The times., 1899-03-11
Mems Laundered Shirts.

Mems White Laundered Shirts
2100 linen bosom-re- enforced front
and back, nice, soft finish muslin
patent split neckband-75c.
value. Saturday only. Cash QQC
or Credit. edit.......................oJ oJ
The times., 1899-03-11
Suspenders.

Mems 25c Suspenders-patent
cast-of ends-in neat pat
terms. Saturday only-Cash 0I/C
or Credit. ............ .J/2
The times., 1899-03-11

A limited lot of mems all-wool
homespun pants Well made and
desirable in every re- O. M
spect. Worth 81. Cash Nj II"
or Credit sVV
The times., 1899-03-11

New arrivals. and in all the up
to-the- minute spring styles. All
wool Scotch plaids. cassimeres. and
worsteds, blue and black clays.
These suits are elegantly
finished. Some are French-faced,
some satin-linej, others half satin
lined and satinpiped. These suits
are being sold else o. nP
where for s12. Cash NJ ~
or Credit. sEO
The record-union., 1899-11-21
COALINGA OIL FIELDS.
The Property in Litigation in the
u. s, Court.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20.-In the
United States Court here to-day Judge
Ross continued until December the
hearing of motion to have receiver
appointed for the richest oil properties
in the Coalinga oil fields.
There are four suits involved in the
litigation, the same questions of law
and fact being common to all. The
first is the Sierra Nevada Oil Company
VS.. the Home Oil Company, E. Q. Miller
ct al; the hex Oil Company VS.. the
Producers Oil Company, l.. L. Cory
ct al. and two other similar suits.
The contention of the plaintiffs, of
whom Judge Allen and DR.. Gates of this
city are the principal ones, is that they
located sections 20 and %, and COM
plied with all the conditions. of the law
before the persons through whom the
defendants claim their right. Sections
II and 20 are the sections wherein the
wells are located Judge Allen and his
associates hold II under a United
States patent, and so that section is
not involved in this litigation, but on
20 the most valuable of the oil wells
have been sunk The Blue Goose, in
which Mrs. Hearst has purchased an
interest, is located on this section.