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The times., 1899-03-23
a Novel Dog Case.

Frank Luckel, aged about ten years. ia
milarly known about the War Department
as Major" Luclel, owing to the uniform
he wears. is the owner CT dog which,
day or two ago, was captured by the dog
catcher and taken to the pound. Frank
being the son of widowed mother and not
having the ready cash for the redemption
of his dog. at once sought a remedy to Sc
cure possession of the canine before it was
turned into soap. He, therefore, hurried
to the War Department and the Treasury
Department and secured the political innu-
ence of some of the leading officials. After
being armed with the necessary endorse
ment. and after several hearings before the
poundmaster the young major secured the
release of the prisoner at l p. m. yesterday
The major" drew upon his employer for
dime and patronized the first meat shop
to relieve the appetite of his lost treasure
The times., 1899-03-23
THE INJUNCTION DISSOLVED.
Gnlen e. Green's Suit Against GIL
bert Meyers md Lyman J. Gage.

The Supreme Court of the District yes
terday dissolved the temporary restraining
order granted some time ago against Gil
bert Meyers and the Secretary OF the
Treasury at the instance of Galen E.
Green to enjoin the first-named defendant
from receiving certain money from the
last-named defendant. This was the case
where Green, claiming to have an interest
in the fees in certain war claims recently
appropriated for by Congress, sought to
prevent Meyers, the attorney of record,
from receiving the drafts issued in pay
ment Of them, and to have the Treasury
Department deliver the drafts into the
custody of the court, in order that his
alleged interest might be paid out of
them. Besides objecting that the court
was without jurisdiction TO do this, Colonel
Meyers made answer denying Mr.. Green's
interest and all the material allegations
Of the bill. The decision Of Judge Cox,
given above, not only disposes Of this case
out practically establishes the rule that the
drafts in payment of these war claims,
hundreds of which were appropriated for
by the last Congress, are TO go to the at
torney OF record without interference. The
attorney for Mr. Green was Mr.. John
Ridout. Colonel Meyers was represented
by Mr.. II. H. Classic.
The times., 1899-03-23
ENTERS UPON HIS DUTIES.
Justice CIabaugh Takes His Place
in Criminal Court No. 1.

in Criminal Court No. 1.
Justice Harry NJ. Ciabaugh, the new
member of the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict, entered upon the formal discharge
of his official duties yesterday, presiding in
Criminal Court No. /. Since Monday last
Justice Clabaugh has been sitting as an
associate with Justice Cole but not till yes
terday did he take full charge of the pro-
ceedings in that branch of the Supreme
Court.
During the hearing of the first case which
claimed the attention of Justice Caibaugh
he was called upon to decide very delicate
point Of law. He, however, disposed of it
promptly and SO conclusively as to show
him TO be well versed in the criminal law
and the practice of the District.
The case was one in which John Chap
man, colored was charged with house
breaking the entering of the house OF
Lucy Mason, also colored, at No Pierce
Court, on March 4. last, and stealing
clock and coat. The stolen property was
traced TO the defendant, who had sold it
to a secondhand dealer. The only evil
dence that Chapman had entered the house
of Mrs. Mason was his possession of the
stolen goods, and this his counsel, Charles
b. Calvert argued was not prima facie
evidence of his guilt Of the greater crime
of housebreaking. On this ground Mr..
Calvert moved that the court instruct the
jury to return verdict of not guilty.
Justice Clabaugh, however, after hearing
argument on the question. overruled the
motion. stating that the circumstances of
the case would not warrant this, as 1t was
a matter for the consideration of the jury.
The defendant, Chapman was then called
to the stand, and denied having entered
the Mason house. He also stated that he
left his home, which is opposite that which
he is charged with entering, early in the
morning and did not return till late in
the afternoon of that day. 1t was alleged
by Mrs. Mason that her house was entered
about a. m. on March last.
The jury after two hours deliberation
returned a verdict of not guilty.
The times., 1899-03-23
TWO WILLS FILED FOR PROBATE
That of william c. Hazel and Fred
erick w. Storch.

Two wills were filed for probate yester-
day in the Office of the Register of Wills.
That of William c. Hazel after providing
for the payment of the deceased's debts
directs that his estate shall be disposed of
in the following manner:
In the event that his personal estate is
not sufficient to pay all his Indebtedness
the testator directs his executors William
A. and ]. Holdsworth Gordon, TO sell his
lot situated on the south side of Bea,l
Street and the houses 1888 and 3135 on
the same street. or such parts as are re-
quired TO liquidate his debts.
To his grandnephew, William II. Collins,
he leaves his residence on Beall Street; to
Rose Frantz is left the premises 3139 Beall
Street, and to Philip Hazel, his nephew,
the premises 3137 BealI Street; 10 his
niece, Louisa Kidwell, the deceased leaves
$500
The will of Frederick William Storch.
dated June Il. 1895, was also filed for pro-
bate. The deceased leaves all his estate.
real and personal, to his daughters, Marie,
Genevieve, and Lillian Louise Storch, with
the exception of SO to each of his sons,
William NJ. and Edgar Emil Storch. This
provision is made because the testator
states that his sons have already received
their shares OF his estate.
The times., 1899-03-23
ASSIGNMENT OF ROOMS.
New Headquarters for the Police
and Fire Departments.


A partial decision was reached by the
Commissioners yesterday relative to the
assignment of rooms which will be va
Gated by the Police and Fire Headquarters
two months hence.
Walter c. Allen, District Electrical En-
gineer. recently requested that four of
the rooms occupied by the Fire Alarm
Telegraph and Telephone Headquarters,
located on the sixth floor of the District
Building. be assigned for his use. The
Commissioners acceded to this request and
will assign one room each for use as Of
fees Of the Superintendent, battery room,
store room, and telephone room. The two
remaining rooms. which are spacious, have
been assigned TO the Health Officer for his
use. The small room now occupied by the
Health Officer has been assigned to the
District Chemist for increased accommo-
dations for his chemical and bacteriologi-
cal laboratories. When the rooms on the
basement floor of the building have been
assigned provisions will be made for al
lowing considerable portion of the space
to the Street Cleaning Department
The times., 1899-03-23
4 yngue Approval.

DR.. William C. Woodward, District
Health Officer has recommended that in
expending the $4,000 recently appropriated
by Congress for the suppression OF small
pox and contagious diseases, all requisi-
tions should be approved by the Health
Officer or that some specified part be al
loted to the Health Officer TO be expended
wholly under his direction in connection
with the crusade against smallpox. scarlet
fever and diphtheria. This step is intend
ed TO avoid confusion and mistakes in
spending the money. The Commissioners
have approved the recommendations of the
Health officer without denotlng which
alternative ought TO be followed.
The times., 1899-03-23
A BAN ON STREET BUSINESS.
Major s.Ivcster's Veto of an Appiica-
tfon for II Permit.

A request was recently received by the
Commissioners from W. r. Vaughn, of 14O6
Pennsylvania Avenue. for permission to
sell certain publication in the streets of
this city The matter was referred TO
Major Sylvester Chief of Police. who re-
ported adversely on the application. His
report has received the approval of the
Commissioners.
Major Sylvester informed the Commits
sioners that it had been the policy of his
department to keep the streets and ave-
nues as free as possible of persons selling
merchandise Under section 222 OF the
Revised Statutes OF the United States, IL
is Illegal for persons to take up stands at
the corners OF streets or on reservations
for the purpose of conducting business
OF any kind, and Major Sylvester thinks
the same law will apply 10 persons selling
from carriages.
1t has been the practice of the Police
Department TO advise persons desiring to
sell on the streets, and where no license
is required, 10 move from place to place.
In this way penalty is eyaded because no
particular stand is taken up.
The times., 1899-03-23
The Revival
Of Homespuns.

Every now and then tyrannical fashion
mixes grain of common sense in her
mandates-the dress goods styles decreed
for this year are the most sensible in
decade This is the day of homespun. The
long-wearing. lusty, undyed, and unhn-
ished of yo olden time comes as pleasing
relief after deluge of fancy rainbow mix
lures.
5e-inch Gray and Brown Mixed Home
spuns-shades SO scarce that demand mas
already overbalanced supplies. We bought
a great lot of this sort The cloth Is
strongly loomed and is as mob nor
by in its look as it is strong in 4HI
wearing. It's worth s1.25 4 yd....-VO
5o-inch Homespun in shades of Gray,
Brown, and Royal Blue. the pattern is a
large overplaid. very stylish and swell Tor
separate skirts. This goods is clever
piece of Scotch weaving. 1t CT 1f
sells everywhere for si.5o a n
yard, We have it at.-.........Y ts6V
The times., 1899-03-23
SHOULD MAKE ALLOWANCES.
Leniency for the City and Suburban
street Railway.

Isaac W. Nichols and J. A. Lyon re
Gently complained to the District Commits
sioners that the City and Suburban Rail-
way Company had failed to operate its cars
in North Capitol Street, from New York
Avenue TO Street; since the blizzard, last
February.
The matter was referred to S. T. Tho7l-
as Attorney for the District, VINO handed
down an opinion yesterday in which he
thinks the irregularities of the old COM
pany should be overlooked under present
conditions. He does not believe any court
would at the present time compel the com
pany by mandamus to operate its cars, in
view of the fact that the company is re-
constructing its system.
The times., 1899-03-23
ARRESTED FOR LARCENY.
Edward Green Charged With Rob-
hing u Soldier.

Edward Green, colored. twenty-eight
years old. was arrested yesterday after
noon by Policeman Coghill, of the Sixth
precinct. and locked up at No. 9 station,
charged with larceny from the person.
The complainant appears as Samuel Cole.
a soldier, who alleges that Green relieved
him of $2T while he was asleep and in an
intoxicated condition.
Cole lives at 634 North Capitol Street.
Green also occupies room at the house:
1t appears that on yesterday Cole had
considerable cash. and was spending it in
entertaining Green and others at the above
address. Green, it is alleged, seized an
opportunity when Cole was asleep to go
through the soldiers pockets. When Cole
awoke he discovered his loss and reported
II TO the police, with the result that Green
was arrested. He will be arraigned in
court this morning.
The times., 1899-03-23
LIN the Hands of lie Iurr,

Armstrong Parker was put on trial yes
terday in Criminal Court No. ], before
Justice Clabaugh, on the charge of larceny
from the person. He is accused of snatch
ing q pocketbook from Miss Lillian NJ.
Battzell in South Washington on March 3
last. Parker is being represented by At
torney Thomas c. Taylor. The testimony
in the case was concluded yesterday aft
ernoon and the jury was respited until this
morning.
The times., 1899-03-23
S. KANN, SONS & co.
Sth and Market Space.
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY.
Jnnies A. Hoffman. of Alexandria
Fails in HusineEs.

James A. Hoffman, through his attor-
neys, BIgelow & Bigelow filed petition in
voluntary bankruptcy yesterday asking
that he be adjudged bankrupt and given
the benefits of the bankruptcy act
The petitioner lists his liabilities at
s5,636.05. and his assets at 1895. made
up Of the value of a spice MILL sausage
machines. six-horse power engine and
boiler, and fixtures in his Office in Alex
andria, Va. He lists his furniture at $3.50.
The majority of the petitioners creditors
are residents OF Washington and Balti-
more.
The times., 1899-03-23
ALL THE TESTIMONY IN.
Suit Of 6. W. Lash Against the Cap.
itaI Traction COmDuny

All the testimony in the case of George
W. Lash against the Capital Traction Com
pany for $4,000 damages was in yesterday
at the hour of the adjournment of the
court and the jury was respited until this
morning by Justice Hagner. The plaintiff
alleges that the 26th of August, 1886. he
was thrown from n car of the defendant
company while near the intersection of
Seventh and D Streets, and as a result
sustained serious injuries
The times., 1899-03-23

Mrs Constance Biddle. who resides at
the Normandie Hotel. reported to the De-
tective Office yesterday that she had been
robbed OF silk dresses. waists. hat, shoes,
gloves, jewelry, and other articles to ihe
value of S145. The robbery, she says, was
committed while she was moving from
the Grafton Hotel TO her present place OF
residence. oolored maid employed by
Mrs. BIddle is suspected OF the theft. The
case is being investigated.
The times., 1899-03-23
Mnrrinpc Lfcenses.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday
TO Forrest II. Punks and Lola E. Sorrell !;
Charles Vesper and Gertrude Doleman;
william +. Reinhardt and Eva NJ. Lewis;
William Grant and Irene Holmes; Elmer
A Ogg, Falls Church Va, and Mary A.
Reed Edwin Tillow and Maggie V. Lusby;
George Seyers and Mary Jane jackson;
James w Barnes and Rose E. Davis;
James C. Wolfe and Louise Stone; William
Blagby and Rosie Heuron; Marshall Col
ston and Mary E. Jackson, and NJ c.
Smith Phelps and Ernstine Winkler,
Brooke. Va.
The times., 1899-03-23
To cot,,per n sale.

Suit was fled in the suprem. Court OF
the District by George Staffan against
Minnie n. Holtz and seven Others, named
rs defendants, to compel a sale of part of
lot No. -, in square No 5s3. and TO have
the proceeds divided under the direction OF
the court. stafian claims an equity in the
property in question under the will OF his
wife, Mary a. Staffan.
The times., 1899-03-23
To Turn over the Property.

John H. Rothert instituted proceedings
against John G. Slater and Matte r. Sla-
ter, asking the court to compel the last
named defendant to make title TO him for
lots Nos. 90 and 120, in square No. so. and
to restrain both defendants from disposing
of the property in question during the
pendency OF this suit
The times., 1899-03-23

Rev. f. Edwards. pastor OF the English Baptist
Church at Minersvile. Pa, when suffering with
rheumatism was advised TO try Chamberlain's
Pain Balm. lie says; "a few applications Of
this Inment proved of great service 10 me. Il
s,bdued the Inflammation ard relieved the pain.
should any sufferer profit by giving Pain Balm
trial it will please me-" For sale by Henry
Evans. Wholesale and Retail Druggist; g3s F
Street northwest; Connecticut Avenue and St
The times., 1899-03-23
To Condemn Property.

The District Commissioners yesterday
filed petitions in the District Court asking
for the condemnation OF two pieces OF
ron, estate in the northwest section OF the
citv One petition was for the condemna-
tion of a lot owned by Phoebe Sharpless,
in Seventeenth Street. fronting Howard
Avenue, and the other was for the con-
demnation of lot belonging to John
sherman. a real estate broker, located at
the intersection of Wyoming Avenue and
columbia Road and Twentieth Street
The times., 1899-03-23
Told to Go to the Courts.

The District Commissioners have notified
c. Homer. who protested against the ring
ing of church bells at o'clock in the
morning, especially on Sundays, that he
will probably find remedy for the alleged
nuisance in the courts.
The times., 1899-03-23
The Busy Corner.
Always the best of everything for
the least money.
Goodwill
Store.

We try to make this likable store.
store TO stick 10, an easy store to trade
in-we like to have you come here because
goods are good. prices right, and all that
but we want to keep filling the store with
people who like to shop here for its own
sake-because it's likable, reliable and
worthy.
The times., 1899-03-23

OF all the people you meet all want Heurch's
Book Beer. Phone 63I. Arlington Bcttling Co.,
for a case Of Heurich's Boek Beer-the most popu-
lar Book in Washington.
The times., 1899-03-23

MR. LINCOLN ONCE SAID OF CERTAIN SOL
diers that They great on dress parade.
but TO good in action Such soldiers should take
Mitchell Tonic See? Sold by EVANS. drug
gist. 03s st. mh5-ti
The times., 1899-03-23
Black Dress Goods.

The blacks we sell are black. Not black
on first acquaintance and brown red
after it's been worn while. but black
and the deepest truest, fastest shades that
the dyer can produce. Rathc- pleasant TO
think that this firms guarantee is back of
your next black dress. Eli?
These four leaders ought TO hurry its
buying considerably.
We shall sell pieces of crow black,
silk-lustre brilliantine, which eec
bears the earmarks OF 75c. quail nj
~, Observation-Disclosures. w
5o-inch ali-wool black imperial serge
this cloth is a non-conductor of dust, is
firmly woven, and has all the knC
strength and wear of goods worth H4I
75c., yard. Special. l..,..-..... TO
zG-inch sll-wool black granite suiting-
a cousin relation to homespun, also very
much worn this season. This is another
weave which will stand the hardest kind of
knocks and yet always look nAc
dressy-good as sec. would buy hNI
you anywhere. ....-..-..--...--VO
few styles Of novelty and fNC
bsyadere mohairs - good black VI
and lustrous-worth 29c. a yard. "
We sponge all goods gratis. IL so
desired, with our new spotIess steam
sponger.
The times., 1899-03-23
Separate Dress Skirts

Made, cut, and finished by men tas,o.s.
Every seam shows the. needle work of
expertness. Ladies' fine all-wool TSiiei
Serge and Brilliantine Skirts, new flare
and button back, lined and interlined Also
a choice lot of novelty Gre C0 no
pons which We shall sell spe- NIN
cial today. .-%6sOO
30 strictly all-wool Scotch Serge and
Plain Cheviot Skirts. ia
full corded bias front and G1 On
nobby fare. An all-time s. N1 nv
garment. Special .-............ pOsVO
A dozen or more Figured silk Skirts,
some of 'em all-silk lined throughout.
Worth up to sl2. Being only rAnO
few OF kind we reduced MI qx
them for today's selling. y bOO
We have beautiful line of Plaid Nov
cities, made TO suit women VITO Ike swag-
ger styles. for s4.ss 10 $3.50.
Suit Departmental floor.
The times., 1899-03-23
THIS PAPER Is PRINTED
Mrs. BiadIe Robbed.

With Ink furnished by JAENECKE BROS. & FIR.
SCIINEEAIANN. New York City my2Lti-em
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-09
DEATHS.

In this city Oct 7. Harriet MarceIle. wife of
days.
Funeral services Monday at 2 D, m. from her
residence 100 Free 81.
IN this city. Oct z. Celia A.. wife of Daniel p.
But er, aged SO years.
Funeral Monday morning at $50 O'Clock
rom "a Greenleaf stree. REQUIEM high mass
at tue Cathedral of the immaculate Conception
at . o'clock.
In Famontt oet 6, Hannah richards, aged
10 years 2 months.
La westbrook, Oct. 4, Edward Rowe, aged 55
In Bangor, Oct 8. Kathleen, dug liter of RAN
dali J. aud Annie \, McAuIey. aged 3 years
IN Trenton. sept 2S, J. Wilson Hopkins. aged
II years 10 months
AZ BROOKLYN. Sept. 90. Mrs. Anna G. Sargent.
aged "a years l months.
IN Bluehtl Oct 2. Joseph s. Slower, aged
"a years.
: II West Eden, Oct. /. Mrs. Eben Hamor aged
&c years months
In Orrington, Oct. 2, William ", son of saml
b. and Lillian A. Lowell.
In Brewer. Oct /, Charles, son of Seward
and Ida Carlisle.
At Hughes Point. Sept 30. Mrs John Work
formerly of Bangor.
In Bangor, Sept 20 Mrs. Caroline A., wife of
Jonn randall, aged ~ years.
IN Lewiston. Septic. Clyde r., Youngest child
OF MRS. Nellie NJ Newton. aged years
IN Augusta. Sept. 20. Martha r. Moves wife
OIL hilbert 1. III idlock, of Islesford. aged Sc yrs
In Mattawamkeag. Sept. 81, Miss Annie L.
urrow, aged 40 years.
In ThomastoD Oct. !. Mrs. Cora Dunbar. wife
OF William Il. Dunbar.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-09
MANUAL TRAINING SCHOOL.
oas To ne Given shs CITY ny Trustee.
ofwaiker Estate.

The trustees Of the Joseph Walker estate
viii probably give to the city building
o be used ma manual training school.
Alderman A. Y. Moulton who was APP
pointed chairman Of q special COMMITTEES
% confer with the trastees in regard to
be matter told PRESS reporter Sunday
that while ,thing definite has teen de-
'ided upon he thought that the trustees
4 this estate would shortly Offer to erect
$4,000 building on the Casco street lot
o be used as q manual training school
The offer win probably be made very
'oon but the building may not he erected
his year. IL will not be as elaborate
1'iiluing ss was at first suggested when
he trustees Of the Walker estate pffersd
20 erect one for the city some years ago
md the city council ct that time refused
the offer.
Such building would be fitting
memorial to the man who has done SO
much for the educational institutions
and about this city. and Portland at
he present time stands much in need Of
some building which can he wholly de-
voted to manual training.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-09
A WELSH RAREDIT.
Caused Sensation at
Westbrook Sem.
Young Ladies' We're Making One and
Curtain Caught Fire.
It Was Quickly Extin-
guished.
But Some One Pulled Alarm
and Crowds Assembled.

The alarm about 5 O'Clock yesterday
from box VA was occasioned by the
burning of a curtain in the Young ladies
dormitory Of Westbrook Seminary
The room was that occupied by Miss Mary
ID ell in who zwere gathered at the tim.
party Of young ladies also students In
the seminary.
The curtains were ignited accidentally
BY contact with an alcohol lamp which
they had been using. Something of a
panic at once ensued. Young gentlemen
In neighboring dormitory CALAMITY
rushed to the resoue and one Of them
jumping from his window injured some
what his ankle in his headlong progrss.
to the rescue. The really efficient servic
was rendered by Prof. Yeaton who got te
the room vary quickly and Selling .
pitcher Of water threw 1t upon the Dlszlnr
curtain. This extinguished the fire
Meanwhile student had run to a FIR
alarm box and pulled in an alarm. The
lire department responded hut on arrival
nothing remained for them to do.