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The evening times., 1899-04-17
Representative Baird No Better.

Representative Baird still lies in a criti-
cal condition at the Riggs House. His ply
sicians are astounded at the wonderful vi
tality shown by their patient Mr. Baird
suffers from heart trouble, the result Of
infiammatory rheumatism, and has been
unconscious for nearly a week. There is
small hope of his recovery. although he
may live number OF days.
The evening times., 1899-04-17
Washington stock Exchange.

Regular call-Metropolitan r. R., certifi-
cate b." $500 at 113. Columbia R. X. 5's,
$4,000 at 109. Capital Traction. 20 at
30 IL; 20 at 80 1-s; 2S6 at 81. Metropolitan
R. R., at 227. Washington Gas, 10 at So;
15 at So 3-4; 10 at 5s 3-4. Lanston Mono
type. 257 at 10 IS; 352 at 20; 800 at 20 1-s;
500 at 20 IA. American Graphophone 100
at IS rs. American Graphophone. pfd.
II at IA 1-2. After call-Columbia r. r..
Is, $500 at 109. Lanston Monotype. 4 at
The evening times., 1899-04-17
IRRBGULARlTY IN THE
STOCK MARKET
-
EARLY Advances Followed by
Heavy Selling.
General Tendency. However. To-
ward a Higher Level.
The Gransers Features. With Rail
lies of a Point or More Despite
RDd yVhecf

New York, April 1.-THE stock market,
after the opening, became strong, with
an unusually wide distribution of business.
The recent activity in the city fractions
and the Industrials was sustained. Ameri-
can Tobacco went up nearly two points, as
did also National Steel. Tennessee Coal
opened up per cent, and rose a point
further. Several of the specialties scored
marked Improvements.
In the general railway list the Anthra-
cite Coalers were strong. Metropolitan
rose over 3 per cent. Manhattan was barely
steady, and Brooklyn Rapid Transit de-
clined as per cent, later rallying point.
The market had strong undertone on
the influence of easy money prospects, bet
ter crop advices. and fair strength in Lon
don. Government bonds unchanged.
The evening times., 1899-04-17
Round Rack for EnsIa, :,

Hanford. CAL. April 17.-James cHalsey.
the London messenger boy. started on his
return journey this morning. e ~.
The evening times., 1899-04-17
To Ca.ceI /. Deed Of trust,

Charles C. Hurdle, Grace Holtxclaw.
Bette C. Omohundro, and others today
fled suit against Edwin A. McIntire. trus-
tee, to have a certain deed of trust de-
clared null and void by the court.
The evening times., 1899-04-17
Fatal Explosion in a Brewery.

Rochester, N. Y, April 17.-At noon to-
day the boiler in the Standard Brewery
blew up. killing Engineer James Costello,
and badly damaging the entire plant.
The evening times., 1899-04-17
Young Mems Christian Assocla ton,

1872 STREET n W
Gymnasium, Baths, Swimming Pool. Bowling
Alleys. Shuttle Boards, Reading Room.
Game Room. ETC., ete.
Full membership. sle per year; Junior member
ship 50 per year; limited membership. - per
year. Visitors cordially welcomed a. any time.
mhSS-tf
The evening times., 1899-04-17
Commodore VeIIer,. Illne...

Commander Weller. who retired from the
navy about fourteen years ago, is very i'll
at New York. He has beens ailjpg for the
past two years. and the is feared.
The evening times., 1899-04-17


Capt A. T. Mahan and Capt William
Crozier. who will represent the navy and
army. respectively, at the Cars Disarma-
ment Congress. have been furnished With
the general programme Of the event. The
circular was prepared by the Minister of
Foreign Affairs Of Russia. and was trans
mitted TO the representatives of the vari
GUS powers at ST. Petersburg.
In general the object of the approach
ing conference is to limit the purchase
of costly weapons of warfare and TO re-
strict the types of warshipS and explosives
to be manufactured hereafter. The themes
to be considered by the international con-
ference are as follows:
l. An understanding stipulating the non-in-
for certain period of the actual effect
iveness of armed land and sea forces. as well as
the budget and all pertaining thereto. This
understanding TO permit study to he made be-
fOreland of the means in which in the future 4
reduction Of the kind may be accomplished.
. The Introduction Of the in the army and
navy of new firearms, of new explosives. and more
powerful powders than those now used both for
small as well big guns.
3 The limiting Of the in field campaigns
of high explosives already existing and the pro-
hibiting Of the discharge of shells and explosives
of any kind from balloons. etc.
4. The Introduction in naval warfare of subma-
rine torpedo boats or engines Of destruction Of
the same nature and agreement not to- build
in future any more vessels With rams
s. The application TO maritime wars Of the stip-
ulatiOn Of the Geneva Convention of 1854 upon
the basis of the additional articles Of 1865.
6. The naturalization under same heading of
all ships and launches assigned to the saving OF
life during and after a naval fight.
:. The revision Of the declaration concerning
the advices or notices and customs Of war eab-
GRATED in 1874 by the Conference Of Brussels and
remaining unratiied until this dav.
S. The acceptance and principle Of the usages
of the good Offices Of mediation and of arbitra-
tion, to the end Of preventing armed conflicts
between nations, and for an understanding to he
entered into as to the uniform manner of pro-
cedure.
g. 1t is well understood that all questions con.
cerning the reports of the states and the order
Of things established by treaties. as well as the
questions in general which will not enter di-
rectly into the programme adopted by the cabi-
net ought to be absolutely excluded from the
deliberations OF the conference
The evening times., 1899-04-17
Probably.

From the Crypk)f - >5s-
Boy-Papa. who was the frstbxeather prophet I
Papa-Ananias. ,ss;rc
The evening times., 1899-04-17
Ladies' Belts.

Ladies Leather Belts. Assorted col
ors, with the latest harness buckles. &C
Opening Price-Cash or Credit.
Ladies Satin Belt Hose Supporters.
in white, blue. pink, and yellow, with
self-lOcking loop and button. 17C
Opening price-Cash or Credit. III
All of our CSC and 75c Belts. with
jewel buckles and patent extern A0C
sion, go for the Opening Price OF. III
The evening times., 1899-04-17

Corrected daily by W. B. Hibbs Co.,
members Of the New York Exchange.
The evening times., 1899-04-17
OLIVE BRANCH INSTRUCTIONS
Themes to He Advanced at the ,xar'-
Pence Party, 80

Captain Crozier and Secretary Halles.
of the International Peace Commission.
called upon Assistant Secretary of State
Hill today and received their final instruc-
lions. Captain Crozier will sail from New
York on Friday. Thomas Myers. OF the
Disbursing Department. will accompany
the Commission disbursing officer of The
Government.
The evening times., 1899-04-17

New York Stock Market.
Corr acted daily by w. B. Hibbs 4 Co.
members of the New York Exchange
1919 + Street.
The evening times., 1899-04-17

Yard wide siiesia. in black, -
gray and white. Usual Sc
quality Opening price ~
Yard wide percaline, in MORE finl
in gray and black. Never -
sold under 1oc. Opening II
price -..-.....-..--
Best leno. not the inferior kind 1
is sold elsewhere at this n.
price. but the regular Zoe M
goods. Opening price. V(
The evening times., 1899-04-17
Opening Specials in Nus
lin Underwear.

Quality is the keynote OF this de-
partment. We haven't bought the
bargain sort OF goods for bargain
prices. This is a dependable stock
through and through. and our mark
ings are positively the lowest.
Ladies' Drawers, made OF excellent
quality cotton with cambric umbrella
ruf1les. trimmed with beauti-
full torchon lace yoke band orr
and full cut. Good 49c value. ~
Ladies' fne quality Muslin Gowns
some have yokes, made with four rows
of Hamburg insertion and n fine
tucks. Necks and sleeves are finished
with cambria ruff1e Others are made
with two rows of torchon inseytion
and twelve tucks, necks and sleeves
are trimmed with lace; they
are full length and width. AAc
Worth CSC easily. Opening HHV
Trlce .................
The evening times., 1899-04-17
~x !
We Are Now in Our New Store,
416-Seventh Street.-The

Tomorrow
the doors of our NEW STORE
will be thrown open. The din
of the hammer and saw and the
, brush of the painter have at
, last vacated in our favor The
claims of this store are mani
fold. In, every way possible
we will make, it q profitable
and charming place for the men
and women of Washington to
do their shopping. No conven-
fence, no comfort, no advan-
faQe that tends to make your
visit pleasant has been over
looked. Our aim has been to an.
ficipafe every reasonable need.
How well we have succeeded
we shall leave for you 10 say.
A constantly increasing trade Is
the best evidence of public ap-
prOVaI of our methods. We
shall, as heref0fOre-but on q
larger scale--SeH the most
worfhfuI merchandise that the
country can supply. We shall
not handle ANY GOODS that
we cannot cOnScientiOus!y guar
anfee. Our past success and
present progressive step is due
10 the largely increased patron
age from aH quarters. Our pol
icy shall be aggressive-we
shall expand our business by all
honorable methods.
"Our New Credit Way"
will be in v0gue-wifh liberal
and gracious inducements to
gain your trade. We have
clothed thousands of people
and have shed happiness over
hundreds of families. Our pri-
ceS have been lower than 9TH
ers dare quote. We give am
!, pie time TO pay for your pur-
chases. Every transaction is
strictly confidential. No one is
the wiser whether you pay req
} dy money or NOT. Well be glad
to see you often in our new
premises. Let US talk matters
Over-weH be glad to meet you
more than half way-up0n the
MOST LIBERAL CREDIT
1. TERMS KNOWN.
The evening times., 1899-04-17

Tobacco was one of the strong issues this
morning, though there was no particular
activity in the stock. The price went up
two points in a short time, and II seemed
likely that there would be further ad
vance though no news regarding the COM
many was heard.
The evening times., 1899-04-17
Lining Specials.

Our one aim is to bring this depart
ment right TO the top. II We haveffo
sell indefinitely at cost prices it'll be
done. These specials border on the
prOfitless side.
The evening times., 1899-04-17

The talk this morning was of the proba-
bility that Burlington will be Eek" the
new rights within a few weeks and per-
haps before then end of this month. These
rights are perhaps worth per cent. The
nearness of this consummation is consider
ed a bull argument. The friends of the
stock are very confident.
The evening times., 1899-04-17

For some reason unknown Brooklyn
Rapid Transit was very weak during the
entire morning trading. The opening was
at 1856, after an advance had been made to
1877 last Saturday. Before IL O'Clock re-
cession nearly to 100 had occurred on
heavy liquidation. There was support Of
the stock near this price and the expec-
tation was that good recovery would be
made before the end of the day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
THE KNIGHTS OF THE ROAD.
Post A il Rapidly Increasing In
Observation-Disclosures Last Night.

The monthly meeting Of Post A. Ira
vellers' Protective Association. was held
last night at headquarters. Third ana
Main streets. President Thomas Poindex-
ter in the chair and Secretary II. B. Wal
thai at the recorders desk.
After the reports from the several COM
mittees were heard discussions were en-
tered into regarding many things of in
terest 10 the commercial welfare of the
city. Verbal reports were made with re-
ference TO Richmond's having an inter-
Southern States exposition. Interest is
being manifested through letters from
businessmen indicating their approval.
Meetings of this committee will be held
from time to time until developments are
assured. The travelling men say ii must
be a success. and they are determined TO
make it 50.
The annual meeting Of Post a is set for
March 18th. at which time the election Of
officers ana committees for the ensuing
year and the reports from the same Will
be heard. 1t is expected that all reports
will be written and that they will be read
at this meeting.
As the annual State Convention will be
held Saturday, April 18th, at Petersburg.
with Post G, it is DESTROYS that as many
members as possible VIII go over. POST
c promises a royal time TO those VINO VIII
attend. A number at last nights meeting
signifed a desire TO go. md IT is expect
ed that Post A will carry fifty or more
The following House Committee was
elected last night to look after the com
fort and reception Of members and OF
visitors to the headquarters: j. II. Capers,
Jr.. Colonel j.. 5. Harwood, and II. Lee
Lorraine. 4 committee Of three was APP
pointed TO make arrangements for those
desiring to attend the state Convention
J.. II. Capers, Jr., J. II. Warden, and II.
Ellis. Jr.
The members ere pleased TO know that
within a few days a telephone Will be
placed in the headquarters. Many new
member were added TO the roll during
the last month. Several Of these were
present last night.
Post 4 has offered prizes 10 members
securing a certain given number of appIl-
cations during the six months from De-
cember II. 1898. to June i. 1899. and the
virginia is preparing a circular 10 SEND
ont. Offering several very handsome prizes
for securing new applications Tor We
months. The knights Of the Grip are
hepinnine TO be very active in calling on
the secretary for application blanks. The
officers are anticipating a large increase
10 he exported at the annual meetings.
Nfr. A. ]. Risenson. Of Chicago, who has
recently come TO the city 20 locate in
business. was present at last nights
meeting.
President G. w. Saunders, Of the Nir-
ginia division. received yesterday the fol-
lowing telegram from New Berne. y. c.:
"Fish Fair Will be held next week;
beautiful weather here. and track in nne
oondition. G. d. BRADHAM.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
Mr.. Howe Says Murder
shows Cornish to lie Innocent.

civilian i. Howe, In New York JournaI)
As the case stands at present | believe
Mrs. Rogers will prove TO be the pivotal
witness. Thus far. despite all the ques-
tioning. there has been an utter failure 10
show any shadow of motive on the part
Of Harry Cornish for killing Mrs. Adams.
If has been shown that Cornish is sepa-
rated from his wife and Mrs. Rogers Is
living part from her husband; but those
facts do not supply nor even suggest
any motive for the crime which was com
mitted here.
II the District Attorney and his assis-
tants are Of such firm belief that ut is up
10 Cornish" let them arrest him. lie VIII
be discharged again.
who was it who summoned the doctors,
both by messenger and in person? VINO
notified the police, the District Attorneys
office. the Coroner? Cornish.
Cornish has asked me, day after day,
to put him on the stand and let him tell
his story uninterruptedly.
repeat that there is no motive shown
which could have prompted Cornish to
kill Mrs. Adams. True, there has not
as vet been fully established a motive
for any one else TO have killed Cornish.
But suspicion on that subject has been
evoked. a suspicion which 1t is very I'M
portant to another witness to clear up.
There has been an admission. several
times reiterated, of a bitter hostility 10
Cornish. an antagonism which extended
over q long time, and was shown In re-
peated attempts to injure him In the cluD.
What is more, there can be no aSsump-
ton that guilt lies at the door or Harry
Cornish without entire dismissal or the
fact that Henry =. Barnet was poisoned.
There are two Witnesses, presumably UNI
biassed. who have tasted the poisons
which figure I'm this plot-for plot 1t I'M
doubtedly was. one is Joseph Moore,
the valet who tasted the "Kutnow's pow
der" sent 10 Barnet. The other is
mr. Hitchcock. who sampled the "bromo-
seltzerp sent TO Cornish. Both describe
the stuff they tasted as OF q burning
mixture and metallic taste. Moore says
II tasted like a mouthtul OF copper PEN
nipe. The analyses Of these two poWuers
will further establish that the same
poison was used in both cases.
WIN anybody say that there was no
motive for any one to do away with Bar
net? en-
If the finger of authority points so
strongly In one direction. as the sayings
and doings of the gentlemen connected
with the District Attorneys omce nave
led people TO believe, why does not the
district Attorney present the evidence 10
The grand Jury and have the man IN
dicted? oil
NV personal belief IS that they are an
at sea i'm the matter. and nine tenths OIL
Tho questions asked. and the "
given would not be allowed Tor d moiheht
An q court of record.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
Uricf Local Items.

Mr.. A. y. Tinsley, Of No. los west Mar
shall street. is still improving.
Mrs. Morris Gastrow, Jr, of Philadel-
mia. Is the guest Of Mrs. Henry II. Levy
Zoo east Grace street.
Mr. David Perrin has just returned TO
the city from New York, where he went
on a business trip.
Miss Ola Matthews left on the 10th IN
s,a,t IN visit friends n relatives ~
Baltimore. wilmington, and Philadelphia
Dr George L. Bagby will leave to-mor'
80. Cor Farmville whore he goes on pro-
fess,onal business. and will X away until
Wednesday.
Miss Carrie i. Knight, who has peer
srendine the fall and winter here. has
hfen called home by the illness OF her
b,other. Miss knight has hosts OF friends
an and around Richmond.
Dr Hatcher will preach as usual al the
craco-Street Baptist church To-Day. lie
$50 on the midnight train for Atlanta,
% where he will aid DR.. w. w. Ian
- an a series of revival services.
nr LYMAN B. sperry, Of oberlin. o., a
nhvs,cian of prominence and a lecturer
~ ,ational reputation. will speak In Asso-
ooia,ion Hall corner of Main and SIKH
s.rests this afternoon at 4 o'clock, 10
men only. His theme will be Male ana
Isemale" Mr.. Haddon s. Watkins VIII
sing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19

Va; Lucy ]. Weaver, Walcott. Va. Rosa
III. Maucher. Buckncr Station. va:
James ID. Taylor. Chestnut Level Va.
A new post-ofice has been established
at Orb. Lnncnburg county Va with
Thomas IL. Lambert as Postmaster.
Changes In star mail Schedules h,ve
been made as follows:
In Virginia
Rustburg to EvoI-Leave Rustb,rc
daily except Sunday IL NJ. arrive Evol
by 4 +. NJ; leave Evol daily except Sun
day "A. NJ, arrive hustburg by IL A.. NJ.
Bayon TO Lennig-Leave Bayou Tues
days, Thursdays. and Saturdays s a. NJ,
arrive Lennig by $50 a. NJ: leave Lem
mig Tuesdays, Thursdays. and sa,urdays
1915 A. NJ, arrive Bayou by r.l5 A M.
Leakesville to Luray-Leave'Leakesvil
daily except Sunday $50 A. NJ. arrive
Luray ty 1890 A. NJ; leave L.urav daily
except Sunday II NJ. arrive Leakesville
by 2 +. NJ.
Pyrite to Lightfoot-Leave Pvrite Tues
days. Thursdays. and SATURDAYS 3 A. NJ.
arrive Lightfoot by 10 \. NJ: leave Light
foot Tuesdays, Thursdays. and saturdays
1890 A. NJ. arrive Pyrite by 1890 Z. NJ.
In North Carolina
Altamont to Montezuma-Ieave Alta
mont daily except sunday 1916 y. NJ. ar
rive Montezufnd %! $40 I. NJ; leave Mon
tczuma daily except Sunday $50 A. NJ,
arrive Altamont by II NJ.
Cranberry 20 Linville-Leave Cranberry
daily except Sunday $50 A. NJ. arrive
Linville by IL \. NJ; leave Lnville daily
except Sunday 2:30 r. NJ, arrive Cranber-
~ by Z 7. NJ.
Salisbury to Sa~lisbury-Leave Salisbury
daily except sunday $50 A.. NJ, arrive
pool by Il NJ; leave Pool daily except
Sunday 2 =. NJ, arrive Salisbury by $50
- NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
Soldiers Must Remain in Cuba.

tNtN OAN
WASHINGTON, ID. C.-Friday,-opoh
the recommendation OF MaJor-uenFIa
Brooke. the withdrawal OF America"
troops from Cuba has been postpon.u 90
General Hrooke was recently directed 10
rs,,tt r,itb his department commanders
4, regard TO the number OF men 70 pe
retained in Zach department TO assist .ne
Cubans i'm preserving peace ana oluel'
uis renlv shows that he believes troops
should he continued in the Island, at least
until the Cuban army has dis0anded'
General Brooke's recommendation Will
10 seeded by the authorities, but they are
axtremelv anxious 20 get as many OF the
rooiments north as possible before inc
rainv season sets in. In any event, II VIII
he necessary to withdraw the volunteer
r.piments. among which is the 2JZd New
York. Immediately upon the Ial"lcd'''"
OF the peace treaty by the Cortes'
General Sternberg told me TO-DAY ne nau
received no reports from CuDd .cid'tD "
Tho health conditions other than those
aIroadv made public, but he is anxious
that as many troops as posslole sn"A' w
brought north at an early date .
There will be no more musters out OF
eenaraI officers of the army, except III
cases Of Individual requests pehdlhs tHe
formal termination OF the wal through the
exchange Of ratihcations Of the peace
treaty. II is stated at the War Depart
ment that by the order Of yesterday mus
tering out two m~ajor-generals ana SIX
brigadier-generals the number oil gene
raj officers was brought down TO the
minimum absolutely necessary 10 COM
mand the ninety-six volunteer and reSu-
lar regiments composing the army at
nresent. These general officers now IN
Guide fifteen major-generals and twenty
six acknowledgements.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
A DAY AND NIGHT IN THE SNOW.
Experiences of Passengers Caught
I'm "a Drift.

-
Mr.. W. I. Baker and Miss Edith Ran
dali. his cousin, the two forming a sketch
team now on the bill at the Bijou. had
, an experience as two Of the passengers
on a snOw-bound train near Laurel, Nd.
last week. that is rare and interesting.
EX-Congressman George D.. Wise, Of
Richmond. was also one Of the passengers.
eve left New York at $40 Sunday
morning" said Mr.. Baker. while awaiting
his turn at the Bijou last night. 1T was
showing very hard and blowing great
guns. We reached Philadelphia at .
o'clock. l don't know when we got to
Baltimore. but / know that when we got
about n mile and q half beyond Laurel
we found ourselves stuck tight as wax
On a big drift. We stayed there twenty
six hours.
cold? Well, I should say we were.
The thermometer was below zero, 1 guess.
and We had hard work 10 get a fire start
ed. After awhile we got a blaze in the
stove. IL was a lot brighter when we got
Il big heap Of snow and ice out Of the
st%ove-pipe. Then We began a long wait.
II was "A tiresome one. a hungry one. and
a cold and sleepy one. There were some
things on the train we could eat. but not
much. We put I'm the time most any old
wav. There wasn't much to do except
keep warm as best We could.
1T was "A mile and a half back to
Laurel. The snow was in awful drifts and
falling all the time worse than ] ever saw
il. / was afraid, and so were the most
Of us. to attempt to get back. But Con-
ductor Carter pluckily made the trip-he
and a brakeman. They left Monday after
noon: they didn't get back until Tuesday
morning. They had a terrible trip. Ihey
brought sandwiches and coffee enough TO
allow us a little refreshment. II helped
out wonderfully. You ought TO nave
heard us cheering Carter when he came
back. -
"Ex-Congressman Wise was on the
train. He's all right. He and one or two
others made the trip back to aurel MT.
Wise tore ND an undershirt TO make COM
forters for his ears and throat, and used
two fine shirts to bundle up his feet. lie
had TO almost. swim through the snow
I understand he was quite badly frostbit-
ter.
-Four engines sent out from Baltimore
IN get MS out of the drift got hung up.
Neither Of them reached us until nearly
noon Tuesday. We got 10 washington az
$50 Tuesday night. And didn't we eat
when We got there? ~.
II tell you. we had a plucky lot OF
women aboard. They stood the cold
Other discomforts like real heroines' Inc
men gave their food TO them III nnany
caees There were several frostbites, but
7 balieve nobody suffered very serious re-
suits"
Before leaving the care of Captain a
ter a considerable sum was raised by tne
passengers. which was turned over to tne
general passenger agent of the Baltimore
ana Ohio TO be applied to purchasing d
suitable token Of appreciation for the
brave conductor.