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The times., 1899-12-08

Face TO face with death former Police
man George ". Horton, the convicted
slayer OF Mrs. Jane Nicholson. exhibits
remarkable forutude. His last night
on earth was spent in reading and, after
midnight, in peaceful sleep. Nothing ap-
pesred 10 disturb the slumber of Horton.
lie had spent the greater portion Of the
day in conversation with his spiritual ad-
vlsers.
Horizon viii be hanged at noon today.
Everything is in readiness at the Jail for
the execution. The scafold is in position al
she north side OF the east corridor, and
tests made last night OF the ropes and pull
leys proved the perfection Of the arrange
ments- The execution viii be witnessed By
few persons beyond those whose presence
IS required by law. including the repre-
sentatives Of the press.
Early This morning Horton viii again be
visited by the prison chaplain and other
spiritual advisers, who viii remain with
him to the last
Before the cell Of Horton all through
the night the death watch recorded every
movement Of the murderer, who appeared
calm and composed in the face of his i'm
porter that his prisoner seemed unmoved
BY thoughts OF the doom which awaited
him. Early in the night, the warden said
Horton was engaged in reading his Bible,
and later he spent some time in prayer
Toward midnight he became weary and
threw himself upon his couch, where ne
soon fell asleep. Up TO 4 O'Clock this
morning the condemned man had not
awakened.
Warden Harris viii read the death war
rant TO Horton early this morning, after
which ne viii be permitted TO spend the
few remaining hours on earth in practi-
cslly bis Own way.
On Wednesday night Horton was renov-
ed from the cell in which he has been
confined since his Incarceration on June
25 1883 the day after he murdered Mrs.
Nicholson. This change was quite a sur
prise TO Horton and he demonstrated with
Warden Harris on the subject Of his re-
movsl He looked upon Il, he said, as a
loss OF confidence in him. He would not
have minded so very much. he said, If his
cell had been thoroughly searched to salts
fy the authorities that he had no weapon
concealed with which be might cheat the
gallows. But TO be removed from the cell
in which he had spent the last eighteen
months, apparently without reason, was
very mortifying 10 him. AS a result OF
his removal TO new sleeping quarters Hor-
ton told Warden Harris that he did moi
sleep well the previous night
Horton spent the forenoon yesterday II
Writing a farewell letter to Mrs. Roberts
lIe wife Of Missionary Roberts. who has
been his spiritual adviser for many months
IN this last epistle which the condemned
man wrote he expresses his heartfelt ap
probation for the consolation brought L
him through their advice and associations
Within the last few days Horton ha'
shown a deep interest IN Benjamin II
Smell. who is awaiting trial for the mur
der Of Lizzie Weisenberger on August
last. Through his advice and persuasion
Smell has sought consolation from Mission
ary Roberts. and has taken an active par
IN the religious services which he dali,
conducts with Horton. Yesterday wit
Horton and the minister, he prayed, askint
God 10 lead him 10 the proper life.
The times., 1899-12-08
ORDERS FOR THE TEXAS.
The BnttIeship VIII 60 to Havana
for the Names Victims.

Orders were sent by Secretary Long yes
terday to Capt. Charles D. sigsbee, of the
battleship Texas, now at Hampton Roads,
Va, to proceed with his Vessel TO Havana
to take on board the bodies of the men who
lost their lives in the Maine catastrophe.
The bodies are to he inferred in the Ar
lington National Cemetery, the Texas be-
ing assigned to the duty OF bringing them
to the United States Captain Sigsbee's
instructions are to reach Havana by De-
cember 16. According 10 the contract for
the exhumation Of the bodies and their
preparation for shipment, they must be
ready for being placed aboard the Texas
any time after December 10. Chaplain
John p. Chadwick, who was attached to the
Maine when she was destroyed, was yester-
day ordered to the Texas for temporary
duty. His services are needed in the
proper identification Of the remains When
the remains of the Names men are landed
in the United States. Father Chldwlck VIII
be detached from the Texas.
The times., 1899-12-08
OFF ON A JUNKET.
Officials and Guests JOurncyinG
Through the South.

Through the South.
CHARLOTTE. y. c.. Dec. THE special
train made up Of five of the private cars Of
the Southern Railway Company, left Wash
ington today at 1890 p. m, with party
consisting OF the chief officials of the
Southern road and their guests on an IN
spection trip over the new line when the
Southern is opening between Columbia, ;.
c.. and Savannah The train, drawn at
steady. high rate of speed, by the new hlsh
type of Southern Railway locomotive,
reached Charlotte at I0;45, passing on the
way the beautiful new station at DshNIIe'
Va, and Greensboro, n. c., where the pTl-
vate car OF Col. A. B. Andrews, First Vice
President OF the road, was added TO a tram
of the party. which is under the direction
of Third Vice President and General Man
ager F. s. Cannon. They stop over to-
night at Columbia and will leave at $50
tomorrow morning for a daylight inspec-
tion of the new line which runs by Alien
dale and Yemassee. S. C., TO Savannah.
The partv includes these officials OF the
Southern Railway and their guests. + lrst
Vice President. Col A. B. Andrews, Ra-
leigh; Reuben Foster, President and Gen
eraI Manager Chesapeake Line steamers,
Baltimore; J. NJ Culp, Traffic Manager,
Washington: j. H. Barrett General Super
intendent Washington; w. H. Peddle
General Superintendent Of Maintenance
Washington; W a. Turk, General Pas
senger Agent. Washington; w. H. Wells,
4 Civil Engineer. Washington; George b.
/ Allen. Division Passenger Agent Charles
/ ton; J. Hume Smith Baltimore; R. c.
/ Foste. Baltimore; H. H. Vreeland, Ne"
/ York city; Cuthbert Mills, New YORK
! Frank Wells, Brewster, n Y; Walter X
Hough. Baltimore American" A X. Oar
BY, railroad and financial editor "Balti'
1 more News" Raleigh c. Smith, Morning
/ Herald" Baltimore; B. A. Wiley, Manu-.
4. facturers' Record" Baltimore; William J
/ Casey, railroad editor Baltimore Sun;
f. \. Adds, proprietor and editor Brew
ster STANDARD" New York; Frank Weldon
Atlanta Constitution" Ed B. smith
Washington POST H. a. Banks, Char
lotte Observer" John Stewart Bryan
Richmond Times" T. l. Merritt, 'Ra
| leigh News and Observer" Glenn Wright
Greensboro Telegram" r. NJ Putnam
Raleigh Post" and Willis Briggs, 'Ra
/ leigh Post +"
The times., 1899-12-08
SUIT FOR PERSONAL INJURIES.
The metropolitan Railway Company
Defendant in $4,000 Action,

Margaret c. Lamb and her husband, Ly
man H. Lamb yesterday filed suit against
the Metropolitan Railroad Company to re-
cover $4,000 claimed as damages for per
sonal injuries alleged to have been sus-
tanned by the female plaintiff.
1t is explained that on March 3, last,
while Mrs. Lamb was alghting from one Of
the cars of the defendant, at the corner
OF Ninth and f Streets, that she was
thrown to the pavement with great Yio-
lence, because of alleged negligence Of the
employees of the. railroad company.
She further states that she was severely
and painfully injured about the hips side,
and shoulder. The plaintiffs are represent
ed by Messrs. Berry and Minor.
The times., 1899-12-08
BREAKER BOYS QUIT WORK.
Their Discomfort Throws Four Hun
dred Men Ont OF Work.

SCRANTON, Pa, Dec. THE officials OF
the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Railroad are spending most Of their time
this week listening to and adjusting griev
ances. This morning new one loomed up
in the form Of a strike at the Taylor mine
owned and operated by that company. The
breaker boys this morning went out on q
strike and the colliery was closed down,
throwing 400 men out OF employment.
The breaker boys claim they work ten
hours per day, but receive only seven
hours pay committee representing the
strikers viii call upon Superintendent
LOOMS today and place their grievances
before him It is quite probable that the
matter will be adjusted, but it Is liable to
establish a bad precedent and cause dissat-
isfaction at all Of the Lackawanna collier
les in this section.
The times., 1899-12-08
Gnre Il Smoker.

Union No $50 of the Brotherhood Of
Carpenters held smoker last evening
at 1904 Pennsylvania Avenue northwest At
which there were many members Of other
unions present. Z. l. LomaN acted as mas
ter Of ceremonies. and addresses were made
by E. J. Dakin, G. Edmonstou, and others
on business topics, Succeeding these the
members joined in chorus Of union odes,
finishing with AUD Lang Syne'
The times., 1899-12-08
WANTED FOR MURDER.
The state Department Issues Extra
dition Papers for PeInso.

The State Department yesterday ap-
proved the extradition papers in the
case OF Angelo Pelaso, an Italian,
wanted for murder in Pennsylvania
The Governor Of Pennsylvania sent
the papers TO the department with
absolute proof that Pelaso was nat
uralized citizen OF this country. The
papers were returned 10 the Governor Of
Pennsylvania. who will send an officer 10
Naples, Italy. where Pelaso IS being held
by the Italian Government Pelaso Is
charged with the murder Of a fellow coun-
tryman named Antonio Spinella, in Lack
awanna county. Pa. Some time ago the
Italian Government refused 10 permit an
Italian wanted for murder in Boston 10
be extradited He was tried In italy and
sentenced TO three years Imprisonment
IN that case. however, it was not clearly
proven that the man wanted was a natural
ized citizen Of this country. In the case
Of Pelaso It is believed that the italian
Government will surrender him on the
proof OF his being naturalized in this eoun-
try
The times., 1899-12-08
ASSEMBLY GAINS TIME.
The knights of Labor Injunction
Case Before Justice Barnard.

In the case of A. NJ. Lawson and others,
representing District Assembly No &c,
knights of Labor, against John w. Hayes
and the general officers of the order, JUS
tice Barnard yesterday granted the former
fifteen days in which to amend the pro-
ceedings.
The suit was for an injunction against
the general officers to restrain them from
revohng the charter of Assembly No. &C..
A temporary injunction was granted in
August 1898, but after a hearing of the
complaint and answer of the defendants
Justice Barnard a few days ago dissolved
the order
The times., 1899-12-08
Enns To BE Executed.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 7.-Governor
Stone has named January as the day for
the execution of William Epps, colOred, the
convicted murderer of aged Mrs. Mary A.
LawIer. of this city. The victim kept a
small grocery store at the corner of Beu-
lah and Tasker Streets, and the evening of
January 80, 1899, Epps and his accompliee,
Dodson, strangled the old woman and then
robbed the place.
The times., 1899-12-08
knights of Pythias Troubles.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Dec. IA number
of lodges of the Knights of Pythias in
Philadelphia will be tried IN January, ae-
cording to a statement made by Thomas
G. Sample, supreme chancellor of the fra
ternity. for alleged violation Of the con-
stitution in admitting members for less
than the regular initiation fee of So The
charges were preferred by former Supreme
Representative Kline, of Pittsburg.
The times., 1899-12-08
Ladies' UndermuSIinS.
Ladies' Gowns, 79c.

Ladies' good quality muslin drawers; deep
cambric ruffe edged with togchon lace; full
cut; worth 29c., for Ioe.
The times., 1899-12-08
RICE MILL TRUST FORMING.
Combination of the Various Work
ing Plants in Louisiana.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. IA rice mill
combine or trust is being organized here.
The money comes from New York CAPT
talists, who have secured ninety-day op-
t!ons OF a majority OF the rice mills here
and will bid for the others. There are
thirteen rice mills, with q capacity of II ZOO
sacks. which it is proposed 10 get into the
combine.
No action has yet been taken as TO the
mills in the country, but it is understood
that they also will be brought into the COM
bine. These are twelve In number, six in
Calcasieu. five in Acadia, and one in Yer
million parish, with capacity OF 5000
sacks. II the combine succeeds in getting
control OF the Louisiana rice market, which
IS the largest in the country, it Will extend
its operations to South Carolina and other
rice-nroducing centres.
The times., 1899-12-08
rn..encer. I.rom Hnrnnn.

NEW YORK, Dec THE United States
transport Buford from Havana with sew
enteen cabin and thirty-one other passen-
gers arrived at the bar this morn
Ing. Among the passengers we're Major
u HvseU. Chief Surgeon on General
Wilson'S stan: Major ". c. Georges. Chief
ascrgeon on General Ludlow's staff; Lieu
~. Fuller, DIT. Jackson, Lieut.. y. +.
FTfteenth Infantry; Major J. p.
master United States Army,
Agent Joseph Priest, OF the
ns service.
The times., 1899-12-08
COLUMBIA RIFLES MEET.
The Members Elect Officers and
Adopt bylaws.

AaopA -AAnA-
The members OF the Columbia Rifles. now
a. the process Of organization, held a we'll
attended meeting for the purpose Of electing
officers al the Centre Market Armory last
night The election had been planned be-
forehand, and the officers were chosen with
out q dissenting vote, as follows: Captain,
r 6. Hinricks; First Lieutenant, F. p.
whitney; Second Lieutenant c. p. Brown.
A constitution and bylaws were also
adopted.
The new company VIII seek admission 20
fhe National Guard, and It is expected that
n viii have no difficulty In mastering. The
men are drawn almost entirely from other
organizations row IN the Guard, and most
81 thern are former high school cadets
The officers have al served a number OF
wears in the National Guard as members
~ the Morton Cadets. and it Is said that
fhey arc well adapted 10 hold the positions
10 which they have been elected.
The times., 1899-12-08
TWO MISSING PEOPLE.
The Police Department Asked to Lo-
cate the Absent Ones.

cate the Absent Ones.
The police have been requested 10 locate
Edgar A. shelton, Of 100 Ninth Street
northwest who has been missing from
his home since Tuesday last. Mrs. Rucker
appeared at headquarters last night and
told Inspector Boardman that Shelton
boarded at her house He has always been
regular in his habits, st IS said, and
friends are al a loss 20 account for his
absence.
Three weeks have passed since Edgar
c. Kellogg. OF 1872 North Capitol StreeS
left his home. and despite efforts Of the
detectives. no clew has been unearthed
as TO his Whereabouts. At Police Head
quarters last night, Detective McNamee,
who has the investigation OF the case in
hand. stated that nothing had developed
TO explain In any way the disappearance
of the man
The times., 1899-12-08
nfovements of wnrships.

The flagship Philadelphia arrived at San
Francisco from Mare Island Wednesday.
The monitor AmDhitrite. fitted for service
as a gunnery training ship, sailed yester-
day from Norfolk for Port Royal, S. c.,
her winter station.
The times., 1899-12-08
a. odd reuow nanquet.

Columbia Lodge, !. o. o. f., gave a
banquet last evening at its hall in Seventh
Street, at which the attendance was about
seventy The usual number OF speeches
followed the festivities. and the affair closed
al an carly hour.
The times., 1899-12-08

Elegant suits for children in Chcvjo,s. Wor-
steds, and Cassimeres; neat checks. stripes snd
color and wear guaranteed: axes 10 l6; these
are $500 and s. 90 values for So S.
The times., 1899-12-08
Ladies Coats, SO.
l aides Mackinfoshes, 81. 20.

In navy black. and checks double capes,
velvet collars, all lengths, and szes-S5
value at S2.49.
The times., 1899-12-08
Shoe Department.

79c Ladies Dongols hid Lace Shoes, with
patent leather. tips. All sizes, and 7 Or
worth 81 %. for ......... ~
tBASEMENT.)
75c. Ladies Warm Lined Beaver Juliets,
with fur binding and turn soles. SIPS Y Sc
value for. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ~
(BASE4lENT)
Gee Misses Yici Kid Button and Lace Shoes,
also tan colors in the lot some have & h0r
extension soles. Sl25 value ......... " -
(BASEMENT)
97e Boys Best Satin Calf Lace Shoe, double
soes and extra back stays. $3.50 O7r
tBASE4iENT)
4oc Mems fine Embroidery and imitation
alligator skin slippers tor the holi- dOc
days. zoe value or................... r ~
tBASENENT)
4e 'Whitmore's'' best Combination Russet
Polish. Toe everywhere for to- 1c
(BASEMENT)
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ChiIdren's Vestie Suits, SLz5.

Handsome line of Chiidrcn's suits; ages TO
years; in fancy Scotch goods and Cassimeres;
worth 800; coats and vests are fancy braid
ed; coats with roll collar OF large sailor, Sl.75-
The times., 1899-12-08
ChiLdren's Waists. L21Ic.

Handsome line of ChiIdreu's Tans; navy;
blue. gray, and combination coiors; Il value
The times., 1899-12-08
Champion Checker player Dead.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Dec flames P.
Reed, former champion checker player Of
the world, died tonight, aged forty years.
He had an epileptic ft three days ago, and
never recovered consciousness.
The times., 1899-12-08
ChiIdren's Refers, SLI9.

We have just p ChiIdreu's blue Chiuchilla
Refers left; large braided collar; double
breasted; heavily lined; a spleadid coat Tor
the youngsters; considered cheap az s.. p; our
price for Friday, Sl.1g.
The times., 1899-12-08
Ladies' TaifOr-made
Suits. SI2. so.

Ladies Black Venetian Cloth Suits, made IN
the leading styles, jackets lined with best
quality tafeta silk: skirts arc made IN ths
gored and circular effects, tallor-stlteheu
seams, lined with fine peIcaline and bound
with corduroy binding. A regular $50 SUIT
at 500.
The times., 1899-12-08
ChHdren's Refers, SL0S.

Nice As,rakhan Reefers. with plain or large
pearl buttons; small or larger sailor collars;
well lined and good wcaTers; in black blue.
olive, turquoise, and blue, large assortment;
ages 10 S; they are fully worth $50, It
Si9S
The times., 1899-12-08
Boys Suits, SL5O.

Two excellent lots of BOYS Suits: ages 10
10, which sold up TO - 20 and 500 IN Her
ringbone stripe effect, and checked; a Well
made, periect-ftting suit, $50.
The times., 1899-12-08
Ladies Skirts, SO. .98.

Ladies Black Crepen skirts, in The most
attractive patterns made with pieated back
web lined and bound, and perfect hanging
$40 values. at SG.9s
The times., 1899-12-08
ladies' Wrappers. soc.

Ladies' fsnnelette wrappers in red and
white blue and white, black and white,
French back. and full front fitted waist lin
ing; full sweep skirt worth 9sc for zoe.
The times., 1899-12-08

Buy stylish Top Goats; all the leading
shades 81 san. wili or without velvet collar,
ages & o. l6. proT erly cut and made; igil
$500 value for 50 Is.
The times., 1899-12-08
ChiIdren's Tans. soc.

About 80 Mems and BOYS sample Hats LETT;
Derby and Fedoras black, brown, and pearls
worth SEQ, ssC.
The times., 1899-12-08
BUILDING IS UNSANI9ARI
A Report on the Condition of the
Johnson School.

Residents of Mount Pleasant and CO.
Iumbia Heights Discuss the Situn-
ton at II Mass Meeting-The Struc-
ture Said TO he n Menace to the
Health of PupiIs-The ventilation.
The times., 1899-12-08

Large Ior Of Children's Outing Waists;
uIeated back and trent; 25c. value for I2'4c-
The times., 1899-12-08
Ladies' Underskirts, SL29.

Ladies' fine quality Mercerized Satine IN
derskirts. in cerise, royal. and black-made
with two rufhes or umbrella Ufhes, extra
iull in width--all lengths-S2.50 80 value, at
90
The times., 1899-12-08
Mems and Boys HAS, csc.

Natty Top Coats for Boys. in the new shsde
of Covert, box style; cloth collars age a q
I6; S}55 value al S2.2j.
The times., 1899-12-08
HORIZONS DAY OF DOOM
Slayer Of Mrs. Nicholson Reads a
Bible Until Midnight.

Jail officials Rendy for the EXeeu-
tfon. which VIII Take Place at II
ent fo His Fnte-Death Warrant TO
BE Read at an Early Hour.
The times., 1899-12-08
A Store for the Bows.
rop Coafs. So. IS.

bazaar where parents
Chfidren'S Suits, So. 49, BOYS TOP Coas So IS.
The times., 1899-12-08
Ladies Plush Capes, SIS. 9S.

Trimmed with wide saSin ribbon, jet
passamenterie, and Thibet fur-ined with
fine Mereerized satine-extra full sweeps
values AZ 81 gS
The times., 1899-12-08
CORDUROY Knee Pants, soc.

BotS' English Corduroy Knee Pants. also
Scotch goods or blue and black cheviots; re-
enforced seams riveted buttons; patent
Wristbands. ages TO 10: ages 60 have
bow and buckle on side; 55c. and 500 value
fe~ JHc
The times., 1899-12-08
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The times., 1899-12-08
No Time to Lose in Selecting
Your Holiday Garments.
Ladies TaiIor-made Suits, $3.50
The handsomest assortment of
fnr. hnth ladies and misses

Ladies Home SPUN Tailor-made Suits, in
navy grey, and black; jackets are made in
all the latest styles Of box and REFER effects,
lined throughout with mercerized satine.
Skirts are cut in the leading styles, with
habit and fan backs and lined with percaline;
SD values at $3.50
The times., 1899-12-08
Goats. $50.

Ladies CaCet Covert Cloth Coats bound
and trimmed with black military braid and
buttons 10 match, and lined with fine ho-
maine satine-SlO values as $50.
The times., 1899-12-08
Knee Pants, I9c.
Boz, Top Coats, S2.25.

Good wearing Pants in tan and brown also
checks and serviceable shades; worth SOC, l9e.
The times., 1899-12-08
Gift Hints in Mems Furnishing Dept
Mems Working Shirts, 59c.
Mems and Boys Shirts, 59c.

experienced gift for
family For everyday needs there's some big bargains
The times., 1899-12-08

White Iaundered Shirts. linen bosom and
neck and wristband; re-enforced front and
back; double yoke; spliced neck band; MAR
Gus muslin in the shirt. Our famous SOC
quality FOR 59c.
The times., 1899-12-08
Infants Slips, 39C.

Infants fine cambric slips; entire woke Of
tucks and embroidery; long skirts with deep
hem and cluster Of tucks above; worth Csc,
for 3gc
The times., 1899-12-08
Renort of the Committee.

The gathering was called to order by
Alfred L. Leonard and the secretary of the
/ committee, w. H. Robson, when called
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-12-19

To the Gun Totsr. or ought 60 30 The
Jones Verdict

10 the Gun Totsr. or ought 90 30 The
Jones Verdict
says the 90 r no Democrat The
iury In the Fred Jones murder trial
brought in yerd cL after about i2
hours deliberation. % manslaughter
in the fret degree This is case
brought here on a change of venue
/ from oklahoma Ciiy. The crime wac
committed In January isos. The man
killed vas policeman by the name of
Jackson. who was ca led % a house OF
ill rcpute o. arrest man named Arm
strong for creating disturbance.
While attempting io make toe arrest
Jones came up aud iuteriered During
struggle with Jones Tor the posses.
sion of gun which be had Jackson
wts fatally wounded
The defense put iu a claim of aoci
dental shooting but the court instruct
od thc jury that II they beloved from
the evidence tha Iu cs killed Jackson
while iu thc ace oI ..mmI ting q mIt
demsauor. ale. ouEh DE d'd NOT intend
O. shoot Jackson. tUaf che Cicuse ur.
der The Laws CO oklahoma would br
mauslaughter Tho evidence showed
rIrrrl. that Jones was un'aW fully ln
possession of revolver which was Of
'tsolfa misdcmcanor under our law,
aud therefore. as Jackson was killed
while Jones was committing this mis-
dcmcanor. be was guilty % the crime
OF manslaughter.
This 10 mewhat inew construc.
ton OF the statutes on the subject OF
mauslaughter. and this should serve
a. warning 20 men and boys who
habitually carry concealed weapons.
Under this decision a man Be- guilty OF
mauslaughtcr even though che killing
o. by the accidental discharge of IRE
arms which he is carrying concealed
about bis person The statute evident
ly was intended 20 break up the per
nicious practice of the iudiscriminatc
carrying of concealed weapons The
law b a good ono and che decision in
this case will do more toward cmpha
sizing IL than all the hnes that have
ever been imposed Tor carrying con
ccalcd weapons in che territory