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The evening times., 1899-02-04
MILLIONS IN STOCKS.
Steamships Bringing Securities Dis
posed of During the Boom.

New York. Feb. 4.-0ne Of the most in
day was the return of big cargo of Amer
lean securities BY the steamship Majestic.
which had been sold by foreigners during
the January BOOM and which were yester-
day estimated TO amount to IS 600, 600 or
SO. 600 900.
Several other steamships are also on the
way over with large blocks of stocks. and
the aggregate liquidation of the foreigners
during the recent advance in prices is re-
of 800. 600 shares.
Most of these stocks came over as regis
tered mail packages there being more than
have been paid for out OF the large credit
balance which exists in favor of this coun-
try on the other side and which some es-
innate at So. 600 0G0 to $l00. 900. 000
Pending the arrival of the great mass OF
securities foreign banking firms have been
large borrowers of stocks in this market
Yesterday they returned a great many.
since they were able to replace the borrow
ed shares with those that came on the Ma
jestic.
Among the securities sold are many OF
the gilt-edged issues, such as Pennsyl
yania, New York Central and St. Paul.
Large amounts Of bonds have also been de-
liyered from abroad. There has been a
reaction of four or five points in the inter-
national favorites. and as a result foreign
ers bought considerable amounts back
again yesterday, perhaps with the idea
of holding them until they can sell again
on another high wave.
The evening times., 1899-02-04
TELEGRAPH OFFICES IN CUBA.
List of Government stations Open
for Commercial Business.

LfsI Oh government stations open
for Commercial Business.
The following military telegraph sta
tions in Cuba and Porto Rico are in opera
tion by the Signal Corps, United States
Army, and are transacting commercial
business, Government business being free
of charge:
Aguacate, Matanzas; Alfonso XII (A'a-
cranes), Matanzas; Artemesia, Havana;
Batabano Havana; Bayamo, Santiago; Be-
jucal, Havana; Camp Columbia (headquar-
tiers Seventh Corps. near Havanal, Hava-
ma; Cienfuegos, Santa Clara; Colon, Ma
tanzas; Consolation del Sur. Pinar del Rio;
Cristo, Santiago; Guanabacoa Havana;
Guanajay. MatanZas Guantanamo, Santi-
ago; Guines, Havana; Hato Nuevo, Matan-
zas; Jaruco, Havana; Jguani, Santiago;
Joyeiiano. Matanzas; Jucaro, Santa Clara;
Limonar Matanzas; Los Palos, Havana;
Macagua, MaGnZas; Madruga, Havana;
Manzanillo. Santiago; Marianao, Havana
Mariel. Havana; Mantanzas, Matanzas
Minas, Puerto Principe; Neuva PaZ, Ha-
vana; Nuevitas. Puerto Principe; Palmas
Soriano. Santiago; Pinar del Rio Pinar del
Rio; Puerto Principe. Puerto Principe;
Regla, Havana; Sagua Lsgrande, Santa
Clara; San Antonio de Los Banos, Ht1 ana !;
San Cristobai, Pinar del Rio: San Felipe,
Havana; San Juan Y. Martinez, Pinar del
Rio: San Luis, Pinar del Rio; San Luis.
Santiago.
The evening times., 1899-02-04
HUNTING FOR KEYS.
Searching Process Among Public
school Pnriis in Annapolis.

Searching Process Among Public.
school Prfils in Annapolis.
Annapolis, Md, Feb. 1.-THE loss of three
keys by the principal OF the Annapolis
public school caused commotion among
the pupils. After all the boys had been
searched and their pockets emptied of
cigarettes, pocket knives, pistols, and
other dangerous weapons it was announced
that each boy in school would be required
to bring a penny to pay for the missing
keys. On one Of the boys who was COM
PEELED with others to hold up his hands"
and submit to a search was found pistol,
a box of matches, pipe, and tobacco. lie
was dubbed a walking arsenal and does
not now attend the public school.
One of the pupils thus describes the sit
uation: Thursday morning all the girls
were sent to their rooms and the boys
were commanded to stand up. each throw
ing up his hands just like people on trains
have to do when train rObber comes on
aboard and demands Your money or your
life" Each boy was searched in this man
ner, every one of his pockets turned inside
out and the contents in some cases con-
fscated. One of the teachers remarked
that enough cutlery was secured to start
a small sized hardware store. 1t required
about two hours to search all the boys and
not key was found in the possession of
one of them. Il was stated. however, that
key was found in a lock, where it had
been placed in the ordinary way"
Some of the girls who had learned of the
searching process stated they would not
have submitted TO such an ordeal. 1t is
said some of the teachers were greatly en-
barrassed by orders directing them to eX-
anime the heads of pupils, some of whom
are in their teens.
The evening times., 1899-02-04
FROM A MISSING HUSBAND.
His Death Leaves the Widow n
Large Fortune.

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 4.-Mrs. lola Eu
with her daughter, ten years old She has
been known as a widow. She comes OF
distinguished Connecticut family. and is a
niece of former Senator Carl Converse of
Stafford Springs.
The police yesterday received letter
from George c. Organ. of Toronto. asking
them 10 find Mrs. Philip Martin and tell
her that her husband died in Hamilton.
Ont, about the middle of January, and
that, as he left life insurance and prop
erty worth more than 81, GOO, 600, it would
be advisable for her to communicate with
Mr.. Organ. The police found that Mrs.
Converse was Mrs. Martin.
Mrs Converse was i'll from the grip. but
was able TO tell her story. She is only
forty years old. while her husband was
sixty at the time of his death. She met
him in Hamilton sixteen years ago and
was married to him. He was then a wild
over with two sons and three daugh-
ters, the youngest daughter being only
three years younger than her stepmother.
Mr. Martin was a prosperous pork pack
er. He turned over his business to his
sun anu tiltt SSdlS ago went ~ ouidud,
whence his wife received news that he
was dead. His son Philip went there, but
failed TO identify the body.
Mrs. Martin removed to this city. Up to
within few years she corresponded with
the family, but they were unable to give
her information as 10 her husband 5
whereabouts AS there never had been
any family discord she concluded that he
must be dead.
Mr.. Martins business was worth ST.
100000 when he went away, and there was
other property, exclusive of life insurance
She never has signed away her dover
right to one-third of the estate. Friends
will look after her interests till she re-
covers her health.
The evening times., 1899-02-04
WHEN DEWEY CUT THE CABLE.
America Not Responsible to the Brit
ish Company for Damages.

The Attorney General has decided that
America is not liable for any claims for
damages arising out of Dewey's cutting
the British cable at Manila. This opin-
ion is rendered in response to an intima-
tion from the British Government that it
would like to know the attitude of the
United States in regard to the matter.
1t will be remembered that after de-
stroying the Spanish feet, Dewey prOpos
ed to the Governor General of Manila that
he and the governor should both have the
use of the cable and the governor refus-
ing, Dewey proceeded to cut the line with
in a mile of the shore at Cavite and buoy
ed il for future use. On account of the
care he exercised the expense of making
subsequent repairs was reduced to mini
mum.
The Attorney Genera! in his opinion
holds that although the cable was British
property it was cut within the three mile
limit. and therefore clearly in the enemy S
territory and the cutting was necessary
as an eXigency of war
The evening times., 1899-02-04
COMIssIONERs' NOTICE.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE COMMISSIONERS of THE
DISTRICT or COLUMBIA-Washington. Feb
rIary l. lS99.-OrJlered: That section . of article
$ OF the Police Regulations of the District OF
Columbia is hereby amended to read follows:
See O. Canvas awnings Of the folding
hinged class. not less than eight feet above the
sidewalk, may be erected beyond the building line
on permits issued by the Inspector OF Buildings
Awnings with fixed iron posts and frames with
covers of corrugated metal. other permanent
material. will be- permitted by the Commissioners
at special points where the structure will not
interfere with the appearance OF the street, and
where, in the Judgment Of the Commissioners.
the interests of the public require such e0nstruc
ton. The frames Of all awnings must be
curely attached TO the buildings, and the posts
OF stationary awnings shall be set in iron
stone blocks. not more than eighteen inches from
the outer edge Of the curb IL shall he ] condi-
tion OF the permits 70 erect repair awnings
that no lettering shall be placed thereon The
Inspector OF Buildings will require all persons
having fixed awning frames to provide them
with proper canvas covers, to remove the
frames. as sueh-Owners may prefer In case
shall awnings now or hereafter interfere with
street lamps trees Temporary covered ways
across sidewalks and parSings may be permitted
BIZ the Superintendent of Police, for periods not
TO exceed forty-eight hours such covered ways
shall afford free passage OF at least six feet in
width along the middle Of the sidewalk j. r.
WIGHT, J. W. ROSS, l.. H BEACH, Commits
siOneTs d. c. Item
The evening times., 1899-02-04
CECIL RHODES VISIT
TO KING LEOPOLD
GOSSIP ATTENDS HIS MISSION
Rum0rs That England Is willing to
Purchase the Congo Free State
From Belgium.

Brussels, Feb 4.-Gossip connects the
visit of Cecil Rhodes, who is on his way
to Egypt to King Leopold here, with an
effort on England's part to buy the Con-
go Free State.
If England contemplates this purchase,
Rhodes is the man to negotiate for it. The
Congo is not in his sphere, but after the
failure CT his Cape to Cairo" railroad pro-
ject, he is not in the mood to meet re-
buff nor would he start on what promised
to be a second fruitless mission.
The revolt in the Congo State is seri-
Gus one despite Leopold's declaration that
it was of no consequence A transfer of
the troublesome territory to England for
lump sum would be an attractive means
Of extricating King Leopold from many
annoyances.
The evening times., 1899-02-04
EMBALMEp BEEF POISONOUS.
DIR. Shrady Tells of the Danger in
Chemicals.

New York. Feb. 4.-Under the title
% 'Embalmed' Beef as an Army Ration"
DR.. George F. Shrady discusses in yes
terday's issue of the Medical Record" the
recent disclosures concerning the food fur
nished to soldiers The transportation of
beef on the hoof, he says, was not at
tempted, refrigeration was impracticabIe.
and canned goods were SO imperfectly
prepared that when unpacked they were
found in most instances to be far advanced
in rottepness. Continuing, DR.. Shrady
says:
Worse than ell, however. was the un-
warrantable experiment of adding chemi-
Gals in the shape of boracic and salicylic
acids to prevent decomposition. The over
whelming testimony of such as used the
''embalmed'' beef is to the effect that it
was offensive to sight. smell and taste,
was TO the last degree unappetizing and
unWholesome. and that in very many in
stances it produced many of the digestive
troubles which so largely prevailed among
the soldiers.
THE latter state of affairs can be easily
explained by the indigestion of the toxins
of decOmposing animal food on the one
hand. and the constant admixture of chem
ical products with the food in question on
the other. AS there is no proof to show
that boracic and salicylic acids are abso-
lutte preservatives, it is fair to presume
that the "embalmed'' beef was not only
more or less decomposed. but was artii-
cially "doctOred'' besides. Thus the two
conditions were combined 10 make the
men sick.
aside from the reprehensible practice
OF adding chemicals of any kind to food,
there is positive danger in so doing OF
slowly poisoning the unsuspecting victim.
Theoretically We may assume that either
of the acids mentioned may not be used in
sufficient quantities in any given case TO
produce Immediately deleterious effects.
but practically 20 must conclude that their
continued use must be necessarily fraughI
with harm in Interfering with digestion, in
arresting proper nutriment, in complicat-
ing secretion, and eventually in irritating
the entire Intestinal tract.
Deaths have occurred from overdoses
of both these drugs. and why should not
smaller quantities. long continued have a
like effect? The contractors are willing,
however, TO inflct these risks on the mere
reports of some analytical chemists who
are seemingly paid in advance for favor
able opinions regarding the actual health
fulness of these abominable authorizations.
The chemist, expert as he may be in the
processes of analysis, is not a proper judge
OF the physiological action of drugs.
In any event proper public sentiment
will be created against the general prin-
ciple of adulteration by facts which will be
| brought out in the impending inyestiga-
tion. Morally and scientifically any form
of food adulteration is always wrong, and
the sooner the guilty jobbers can learn this
the better
The evening times., 1899-02-04
]. n. LAYING RESIGNS.
To Give Up Active Railroad Work
After Fifty Years. Service.

To Give I'D Active Railroad Work
After Fifty Years Service.
New York, Feb. 4.-James D. Laying,
second vice president and general manag
er of the West Shore Railroad, has re-
signed, and will retire from active work
on August l. His resignation did not
cause much surprise, as it has been known
for some time that he contemplated such
a step. He has rounded out fifty years
of hard work and feels that he is entitled
to a rest. There is great regret felt by
the Vanderbilt officials over his decision
Mr. Laying was born in 1888, and since
1849 has been active as railroad man
He started as rodman in the engineer
corps of the Ohio and Pennsylvania. From
1865 to 1871 he was superintendent of the
Eastern division of the Pittsburg Fort
Wayne and Chicago, from 1874 to 1881
general manager of the Pennsylvania lines,
and from 1881 to January 1, 1884, general
superintendent of the Chicago and North
western.
He went into the service of the West
Shore at the time that it was engaged in
a battle with the New York Central, was
in charge of affairs during the period of
receivership, and has since been the act
i've head of the system. He has made an
enviable record as an operating manager.
Mr. Laying was at one time president of
the old Columbus, Cincinnati and Indian
apolis Railroad, which now forms part
of the big Four" system.
Chauncey Nj. Depew, referring to the
resignation of Mr.. Laying, said: "On Au-
gust 1, Mr.. Laying will have completed
fifty years in the railway service. In view
of this event he decided to retire and re-
sign as vice president and general manag-
er of the West Shore Railroad. His resig-
nation as general manager takes effect
April 1, and as vice president August 1,
when his fifty years of railroad work is
closed On and after April l the West
Shore management will be consolidated
with the New York Central"
The evening times., 1899-02-04
FIREMAN BRUTALLY BEATEN
Assault on Michael Nichols Likely
40 End His Life.

Mahanoy City, Feb. 4.-Around Michael
Nichols. who lies at deaths door revolves
the mystery of a murderous assault in
which he figured as the victim at Ma
hanoy Plane yesterday morning
With his head battered out OF shape.
scalp torn horribly and face almost unrec-
equitable, he was found AT a m. near
the East Bear Ridge Colliery boiler house.
where he is a fireman. 4 large blood
spattered wrench nearby was mute evil
dence CT how he was assaulted.
Michael Garlick, a fellow workman. tells
thrilling tale of a desperate battle with
four burly tramps in the shanty and how
after struggle he escaped for help while
the hoboes were murderously beating Mich
OILS with piece of lead pipe. His story
is discredited by the police, and he was
committed to Jail by Magistrate Reynolds
TO await further developments
Little hope is entertained for Nichols
recovery.
The evening times., 1899-02-04
SHE cLUTcHED THE BURGLAR.
A WOman's Lively ScuAle in Defence
of Her Property.

of Her Property.
New York, Feb. Airs. Barbara Mers
by her bravery and pluck has caused the
arrest of one or two burglars who robbed
her apartments at 1878 Lexington Avenue
on Thursday. Mrs. Miers grappled with
the two men until beaten off, when the
men ran into the street, where one of them
was captured. The man who escaped is
said to be Chicago Kid" notorious
character.
Mrs. Miers was visiting a neighbor on
the floor above when she heard the cra=h
which directed her attention downstairs.
She found the door of her fiat had be n
forced. and on entering was confronted
with two men who bade her make no noise
If she knew what was good for her. She
Immediately grappled with the smaller OF
the men, screaming for help. The other
burglar went TO his companions rescue and
succeeded in releasing him from Ms
Miers' clutch by beating her.
Both men then ran down the stairs into
the street and ran in different directions
Mrs. Miers, half fainting and exhausted
from her struggles, went to window
where her screams alarmed the neghbor-
hood and attracted the attention Of PoliC &C.
men Farrell and Finn.
Four blocks away one of the men was
captured. His hand was on his pistol
when the policeman caught him. He was
quickly subdued and taken to the polite
station, where several articles of jewery,
which were identified by Mrs. Miers, were
found on him.
He gave his name as Joseph Mcfarland
and said he arrived in the city from Syra-
cuse last Tuesday. He refused to disclose
his partners name, but said he met him
on the train coming TO New York and that
the man told him he was known as the
Chicago Kid"
Mcfarland was arraigned in Harlem po-
lice court yesterday and held in 81 600 for
trial. Mrs. Miers is confined TO her bed,
a victim of nervous prostration.
The evening times., 1899-02-04

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tationS OF the hungry sea II was early IN
the night, and no one was near at hand
The leak was small when he found it. but
he knew that the action of the water would
enlarge II long before morning and wash
away the entire embankment, iuundate the
country and destroy his own and thou
sands OF homes So he bravely put his
hnger IN the cTevasse. and kept il there all
the long night through, until help came and
the opening was properly stopped. He had
saved his country
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Taken in time, DIR. Pierce's remedies pre-
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The evening times., 1899-02-04
SENT TO THE WoRKHoUsE.
William Darrell to- Re Photographic
ed for the ROEue's Gallery.

ed for the ROgue's Gallery.
a suave- hammered young man who gave
his name as William Darrell, of Atlanta,
Ga. was this morning arraigned in the
Police Court on the general charge of va
grGncy. Officer r. Z. Doyle stated that
early yesterday morning he discovered two
men standing in front of the store occu-
pied by the clothing firm of Cherry, Mo-
ran & Co. on Ninth Street. They ap-
peared to be tampering with the lock and
endeayoring to force the door. -
When the officer made his appearance
both ran down Ninth Street After an
exciting chase Officer Doyle succeeded in
capturing Darrell. At detective head
quarters Darrell stated that he was from
Spartansburg y. c. Wishing to detain the
prisoner for further investigation it was
decided to have him held on the charge of
yagrsncy Judge Kimball this morning
sentenced him to sixty days in the work
house.
On the request of Inspector Boardman
the judge granted permission TO have the
prisoners picture taken to be placed in
/ the rOgues gallery.
! The police believe that Darrell is one of
a gang of burglars who have operated 50
extensively in this city during the winter.
Darrells picture viii be sent 10 other cities
! for identification. his manner. appear
! ance. and conversation indicate that he is
/ an old and experienced crook.
The evening times., 1899-02-04
Pleasantly Surnr;sa5

Mr. and Mrs. Paine, of 800 Ninth Street
southeast. were given a surprise party on
Thursday evening by party of young
folks. Dancing was enjoyed until late
hour. Among those present were Misses
Mae and Katie Berckman. Misses Mamie
and Flora Neff, Misses Mary and Hattie
Peters, Misses Flossie and Annie Bliss.
Misses Lowell, Mosher and Whitaker. Mrs.
Paine, Mrs. Wallace, Mrs Peters. Mrs.
Whitaker. Mrs. Duckett and Messrs. Cook.
Heeley, Balderston. Sweeney, Ellin, Eich-
elberger. Percale, Delaplane, Wilbur. Cut
sard. Walsh, Bliss, Paine, Wallace, and
Whitaker
The evening times., 1899-02-04
zinc ReguIar. EauaIIx Deser.inu

Governor Roosevelt announced that he would
not sign any bill passed by the Legislature which
would discriminate in favor OF the volunteer to
the regular soldiers. This declaration was brought
out through the introduction in the Legislature
OF a bill giving 10 the volunteer soldiers of the
United States Amy in The war with Spain the
same privileges as are enjoyed by the veterans of
the Civil War. No discrimination is shown when
the people drink Heuricl's beer, because it is
conceded that Maerzen, Senate. Extra Pale and
Lager are the best beers brewed from malt and
hops. lienricb's is always sought by people who
can distinguish superior article from an in
terior one, which accounts for The popularity of
Heuric1i's Phone six-thirty-four. Arlington Bot
Ting Co, for a of beer which is brewed
only from malt and hops.
The evening times., 1899-02-04
COUNTESS ACCUSED OF ARSON
Insured Goods Said to Have Been
Removed BEFORE the Fire.

Toronto, Ont, Feb "A house in Ber-
lin, Ont. occupied by Mrs Won Weber,
neau, said TO be a German countess, and
her two nephews. Karl and Richard Boil
denhausen, was burned Tuesday. The con-
tents were insured for $1,000 in the Mer-
chants Fire Insurance Company.
The countess yesterday filed a claim for
the amount of the insurance. In the mean
time the companys officer found that the
day before the fire ten boxes of goods
were left at the Grand Trunk depot by
the countess under the name of Adle Web
er addressed to herself at Buffalo. These
boxes were supposed to contain expensive
medicines, but when opened they were
found filled with household goods, the
property of the countess.
A warrant was issued for the woman's 8
arrest on the charges of incendiarism and
conspiracy to defraud.
The evening times., 1899-02-04
CRIME OF A HIGHWAYMAN.
SandbaGs u Man and Lays Him on
the Trolley Track.

White Plains, n. Y, Feb. 4.-Charles
Smith, of Salisbury, Conn, was sandbag-
ged at 5 o'clock yesterday morning at
Elmsford, small hamlet half way between
White Plains and Tarrytown. His insensi-
BILE body was laid upon the trolley tracks
by the highwaymen in the hope that it
would be struck by an approaching trolley
car. Fortunately Smith regained con-
sciousness just as the car was coming
around a curve at full speed.
The motorman, Adams. had hard work
but succeeded in bringing his car to a
standstill at the spot where Smith had been
laid - man meanwhile having managed
to era 81 OF the tracks. Smith was brought
to the White Plains Hospital, where Sc
we're scalp wound was dressed, and later he
was taken to his brOther-in-law home
where he has been visiting. He will re-
cover. The highwaymen robbed Smith of
$40, a gold watch, and diamond ring
The ring was pulled from his finger and
his finger cut badly by the operation