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The times., 1899-08-09
HEAVY DAMAGES Asked
A $40. 900 Suit Results From a
Contract to Trade Property.
Nicholas t. Haller Brings an Action
Against EIIida j. Middleton and
Abby H. Phelps. Alleging Breach
of Aerecment--sSar With Spain TO
Render the Compact yoidabIe.

Nicholas T. Haller. yesterday, through his
attorneys. Browning Keigwln. filed
sait for S4e.0eo against Ellida 4IHlddleton
and Abby II. Phelps. for failure 10 carry
ept = contract for the exchange of certain
real estate II is explained in the declara-
ston ~ the piaintsn that ON February 81,
iS5S. se agreed to seu and convey to the
defendants, Nsshia thirty days. part OF lots
Nes 2 saa z ia hieck Ne sS University
FsgA. msth al rae improvements. lneluo-
tas whs, il kaawa q The Victoria" to,
SstAsta sRssses. - decd et trust Tor S7S,-
N0& II seS siee sggee,t ii is alleged, tha;
gae defendants assumed payment OF the
deei a. truSg,
In constaerazsea az these premises. IL is
stated that the defendants agreed within
thirty days of The making of the contract,
10 sell and convey TO the plaintiff lots Nos.
40. Il, z3 IL. IS, IS, IL, As. 3d. and 81, in
square No. 306, lot No. 12T in square No.
s44, lot No. 29S in square No. 1866, together
with all the improvements upon the prem
ises named subject to certain encum-
brances which the plaintiff agreed to as
sumo and pay. In addition TO the property
referred 10 il is also claimed by Haller that
the defendants agreed to turn over to him
certain first mortgage bonds of the town
of Napanee, in Canada, secured by the
water works of that town. The bonds were
valued at s15, 900, and ii is alleged that
the defendants guaranteed the bonds sala-
bic al par value, at the time of the trans
fer 1t is also stated that the defendants
agreed TO execute and deliver to the plaint-
if a second deed of trust upon the real es-
tate which they contracted to purchase
from him. This second deed OF trust, ii is
stated, was TO be for 81, 200, TO be paid in
three years, and further, that that the de-
PENDANTS also agreed to procure for Halier
loan of $4,000, bearing 6 per cent in
terest
In the event of war being declared be-
tween the United States and Spain within
thirty days after the date OF the agree
ment, then the defendants should have the
right 20 cancel the contract.
Haller alleges that since the making oi
the contract he has always been ready and
willing 10 perform his part of the agree
ment but that the defendants did not
within the prescribed time, thirty days
or since, conveyed to him the real estate
mentioned in the agreement. or any pari
of the bonds referred to, or procured FOL
him the loan promised.
The times., 1899-08-09
S. KAM, SONS & co.
sth and Market Space.
AN OLD GAME.
Owen Thorne Claims Edgar II. Jack
son suindIed Him Out of 500.

owen fhorne Claims Edgar r. Jack
SON suindIed Him Out of 500.
On q charge Of obtaining money under
false pretences Edgar r. Jackson, q young
man who claims 10 be real estate agent,
was arrested yesterday morning by De-
tectiTes Parham and Gallaher and locked
up al No. ] station. The warrant for the
arrest OF the man was issued on the com
plant of William T. Thorne, OF Friendly
Postof5ce, Prince George county Nd.
whose son, II Is claimed, was victimized by
jackson. Mr.. Thoine informed the police
that his sen Owen had answered an adver-
tisement OF Jackson's in which the man
stated that he wanted to employ a young
man as manager OF a coal yard al a salary
OF 81 per week. The advertisement stated
that the young man must give $500 Sc
curity.
Owen Thorne visited Jackson and after
being promised the alleged position fur
1ished 500 in cash. with the understand
Ing that the $500 balance would be forth
coming in the near future The young
man then communicated with his father
telling him Of the opportunity al hand and
requesting 500. Mr.. Thorne became sus-
picious OF the venture and came TO the
city and made an investigation. with the
result that be learned that Jackson's coal
yard was a myth This led 10 a complaint
70 the police, with the result that a war
rant was issued and the man arrested.
lie viii probably be arraigned IN court
this morning.
The times., 1899-08-09
THE MASTER PAINTERS.
A Programme Arranged for the Com
yention in 1900.


yention in 1900.
The executive committee of the National
Master Painters and Decorators Associa-
ton met yesterday morning at 10 o'clock
in the red parlor of the Ebbitt House to
prepare a programme for the sixteenth
annual convention of the association, which
is to be held in this city in February, 1900.
In this convention papers will be read on
various questions affecting the trade. The
following programme, covering period of
three days, after much discussion, was ar
ranged:
Prayer, address of welcome, roll of officers ap-
pointment of committees on credentials, press,
resolutions, etc; minutes of last convention,
port of officers report of apprenticeship com
mittee, question box, paper on '-Shellac and It's
Solvents" William E. Wall, of the Cambridge.
Mass, Association; 'The Shop and Its Manage
ment," Arthur Peck, OF the Providence, X. l.,
Association; Combination of Capital and Its
Effect Upon Industrial Arts of America" 10 be
assigned by the Washington local association;
The Young Men in the Trade; Their Needs and
Possibilities, TO be assigned by the New York
local association; 'The Bright Side of the
Painting Business Francis Black, OF the Phila-
delphia Association; question box; special and
general business; and unfinished business.
election and installation of officers, location OF
next convention.
w. j. Edwards, OF Cambridge, MASS, IN
suggesting topics for papers. brought up
the question of labor and trusts. He want
ed both discussed at the meeting next
winter He took gloomy view of the
phase of the labor question that comes to
the master painters. John Beattie, of New
York. objected, saying that those questions
would come up without inviting them. He
wanted no discussion or them. Francis
Black, OF Philadelphia, was elected MEM
Der of the committee.
Among those who were present at the
meeting are: Daniel T.. Holland Troy,
President; Thomas Williams, Brooklyn,
Vice President; Joel Kennedy Cincinnati,
Secretary; Barton Allen. u New York;
Charles H. Fowler, Pennsylvania; II. G.
Wraight, Ohio; Alexander Grant. Rhode
Island; J. B. Hand Massachusetts,; John
Calvin, Illinois; c. D. Cunningham, Ken
lucky; G. w. Keever, Indiana; W. E. Wall,
Massachusetts; George H. Russell, Wash
ington; H. T. Hopkins, Missouri; ]. F.
Conley, New York; Titus Berger, Pitts
burg; John G. Mccarthy, Chicago Mar
shall Godfrey Detroit; John Beattie, New
York; F. A. Ballinger. Philadelphia; John
Theobald, Cincinnati; NJ w. Shea, Boston;
Ramsey J.Stewart. Chicago5 P. j. Brankin,
Philadelphia; Thomas A. Brown, sr.,
Washington; w. ]. Edwards Cambridge,
Mass; Joseph Dillon. New York.
Yesterday afternoon the members of the
board enjoyed an outing at Cabin John
Bridge They will return home singiy,
some Of them having already left the city.
The times., 1899-08-09
SUES FOR DAMAGES.
Eva VI. Rock Alleges Mrs. Lem Lerch
Detained Her Character.

suit for damages in the sum of $4,000
was yesterday Instituted by Eva NJ Rock
against Lena Lerch and her husband. John
J. B. Lerch, for alleged defamation of char
acter. The plaintiff is represented by at
torney D. W Baker.
Some time ago Miss Rock filed a similar
suit for the same amount OF damages as is
now claimed against Lena Lerch but those
proceedings were yesterday dismissed or
the motion OF her attorney and another
suit instituted, which includes John ]. B.
Lerch as one o the defendants. The allie
cations in the new suit for damages are
practically the same as those charged In
the old proceedings.
Miss Rock alleges that she was employed
as a clerk in one OF the department stores
In the city. and because OF the alleged SLAM
derous reports circulated concerning her by
the defendants she was compelled TO resigs
her position.
The times., 1899-08-09
PEACE IN THE GUARD.
Colonel o'Brien Writes a satisfac
tory Letter to General Harries.

Indications point to an adjustment of
the long-standing difficulties between Gen.
George II. Harries commanding the Dis
trict National Guard, and Lieut.. Col Rich
ard A. OBrien, of the Second Regiment.
The trouble between General Harries and
Colonel O'Brien dates from last June dur
ing the annual encampment OF the Guard
at Camp Ordway. near Leesburg AS
published in The Times when the difficulty
arose. Colonel O'Brien was suspended from
duty and ordered to leave Camp Ordway
by General Harries for impertinently en-
dorsing an order of the commanding gen.
eral. Colonel O'Brien wrote on General
Harries' order that il was unmiltary and
ridiculous.
communication from Colonel OBrien
has been received at the adjutant gen
erals Office. which has been turned over
TO General Harries. 1t is said that in the
letter Colonel O'Brien withdraws his Ian
guage criticising the commanding gen.
eral. This is looked upon as the first
step toward the settlement of the affair.
which created considerable interest in
Guard circles. The matter has remained
practically the same since Colonel O'Brien
was suspended from duty and ordered from
camp. II is expected that General Harries
viii take action today, and, the letter
| being satisfactory, Lieutenant Colonel
| O'Brien will be restored to duty.
The times., 1899-08-09
RECOMMEND HIS RETIREMENT
a Fire Examining Board on Fore
man Robertson's Case.


An examining board consisting of Will
liam T. Belt, first assistant chief engineer;
John D. Kurtz, second assistant chief en-
gineer, and William T. Sorrell, foreman Of
Engine Company No. 4, of the District
Fire Department, yesterday recommended
that the District Commissioners retire
Foreman William Z. Robertson on PEN
sion Of S25 per month on account OF disa-
bilities incurred in the line Of actual duty
These disabilities, in the opinion OF the
examining board, unfit the foreman for
further service In the department
Foreman Robertson was given a proba-
tionary appointment in the Fire Depart
ment August /, 1892; his appointment was
made permanent August 2, 1898, and he
was promoted 10 be assistant foreman July
/. 1895. and promoted to be foreman No
yember /, 1897. He was examined by Sur
geons Clifton Mayfeld and William e.
Robertson and found to be totally deaf in
one ear. The disability was received in
the month of October. 1892. at the fire
at Riley's stable al Tenth and Streets.
Fifty-three horses were burned at the fire,
and Robertson. with other firemen, went
into the stable. While in the centre Of the
building Robertson stepped on a bale of
hay and fell stream OF water struck
him on the right side OF the head with full
force producing Deafness
The times., 1899-08-09
The Marines nennrt.

4 part OF a battalion of marines under the
command of Fiist Lieut.. r. f. Wynne, of Wash
ington. left the Navy Yard station Of the Penn
syIsania Railroad at o'clock yesterday morn
ing for New York The destination of the de
tachment which will become part OF the Sec
ond battalion of marines under Major George +.
Elliott, is the Philippines where it is expected
the marines will be stationed at Cavite. A large
number Of friends of the boys who had turned
out TO see them OFF were disappointed in that the
detachment did not march up Pennsylvania Ave
nue. TO the railroad station Contrary 10 expec-
tation the Marines were not escorted by the Ma
rne Band to the navy yard tunnel, where the
cars were taken
The times., 1899-08-09
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA,.


Alexandria Aug. s.-A Democratic convention
to nominate candidate for the State Senate. TO
represent the city and county of Alexandris.
Fairfax, and Prince William counties, viii be
held at the opera house il this city at T. ociock
noon tomorrow. The convention win be called
TO order BY Chairman Leonard Aatbury. A Can't
s. r. Donohoe, Of Fairfax, has no opposition. he
viii be nominated by aeelamaton- u is said an
attempt viii be made TO adopt a resolution in
structing the nominee who 10 vote Tor in the
United States Senatorial hght but il IS believed
this resolution will be tabled
A difficulty occurred at Arlington. in Alexau-
dria county last night, during which pistols and
razers used. Some colorcd people of the
Arlington neghboFhood gave dance. and az the
close refused to pay the members o. Murray )
Band. Of this city, who had furnished the music
Several men and women were injured
The infant child Of Thomas H. Morgan died at
its parents home, 427 wiikes Street. this morn
ing. The funeral viii take place tomorrow alter
noon
The times., 1899-08-09
potomac Insurance officers.

The following officers were elected by the new
Potomac Insurance Company directors at their
meeting Yesterday: W. Riley Decide, President;
NJ j. Adler Vice President; J. II. Bradley, Sec
retarv These gentlemen are the same that held
the Offices last year. When the Lincoln Fire ln-
surance Company is formally consolidated with
the Potomac there will be changes in these oif-
GERS in order 10 give the Lincoln Company rep
resentatives in the list. as it Monday
given six directors Uumor current in F
Street TO the effect that John I. Arms. President
OF the Lincoln will be chosen as President Of the
consolidated companies, and that Mr.. Deebie viii
then be chosen as vice president.
The times., 1899-08-09
Long Yenrn AGO.

Beer hrrwed Of mali and hcps with none Of
the substitutes additions which are 50 dan.
eeorIs 10 the health. was the product Of the
hrst breweries. and those ingredients, malt and
hops must enter into any beer which is intended
10 be pure and wholesome. 1t is no excuse 10
plead Ignorance for abusing stomschs with
beverages which are go dangerous TO the health
when the information which will enable us 10
procure beer having every essential 10 purity
and proper age is always at hand. You have
only 10 phone siN-thirty-fonr, Arlington Bottline
Company. for case Of Ifearich's Naerzen, Senate,
or Lager 10 know what real good beer Is.
The times., 1899-08-09
The Rnilding Trndes council.

There was a full attendance Of representatives
from all the affiliated unions at the meeting OF
the Building Trades Council held last night.
President McIyer was in the chair. At the re-
quest of the plasterers and fathers committee
was appointed 10 call upon the employing plas-
terers for the purpose OF influencing the latter to
employ union athers where now non-uiiion men
are at work The committee Labor Day ex-
cursion reported progress, stating that the friends
of union labor in the city are contributing gen
erously to the list Of prizes which will be awarded
the contestants in the athletic contests on that
latf
The times., 1899-08-09
Brieks Fen on His Head.

Fred Minor, colored laborer twenty-five years
of age while working on the old Department OF
Justice building. was the victim OF peculiar
accident which, fortunately, did not result Sc
riously The man was standing on the ground di-
rectly under bucket of broken bricks which
was being lowered from height Of forty feet
when the bucket in some manner became detached
from the rope and fell. striking Minor on the
head He was severely cut and badly bruised.
The injuries were dressed at the Emergency Hos
pital, and later the was sent TO his home
al 100 Virginia Avenue southwest.
The times., 1899-08-09
Mnrriare Licepsen issued.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Har-
rison L. Ashton and Lefty l.. Moore; james Page
and Rosa A. Banks; Joseph II. Creamer and En-
ma Groupe; Reuben Jackson and Martha Terrell:
William A. Morrow and Margret G. Morrow both
of Baltimore; Edward Robinson and Lille Wash
ington; George p. McKenney aud Emma Coon;
Oden Wood and Martha Comfort; Charles s.
Tucker and Amelia Altmansperger; William II.
johnson and Lucinda Diggs; John f. Beanbury
and Lillian n. Scipio; William ". jackson and
Bertha Jones.
The times., 1899-08-09
His Ankle Crushed.

Tim Staples, thirty three years OF age employed
as a driver by the Abner & Drury Brewing
Company, suffered fracture of the left ankle
while engaged in loading beer on wagon at
the brewery yesterday afternoon. The wagon was
backed against platform, and as Staples was
moving a keg from the platform to the skid of
the wagon, the mules attached to the wagon
backed it against the platform, catching the
ankle of Staples and crushing it. The man was
taken TO the Emergency Hospital, where he re-
ceived treatment. His home is at 507 Twenty
second Street northwest.
The times., 1899-08-09
The Mortality Record.

Deaths were recorded at the District Health
Office yesterday as follows: John Hale, 20 years;
Pleasance Kearney So years; Maria Roe, GO years;
Ellen Knight Bradford, 60 years; John r. Nc
CauIey So years; Richard o'Neil. 80 years; Hor-
ace n Tolson. As years; Hervey L. Stewart. 30
years. Laura Hawkins. 81 years; John H. Shaw,
% years; Stephen Chittums % years. Fannie
Gray 10 years: Lizzie Weisenberger, l3 years;
Mamie Lambert years; Lucinda Scott. 8
years.; John Il. Hume, 10 months; Henry Hay
don. G months; oddoe E. Giles. , months; Rob
ert II. Holland, 2 months; Paul Carter, 6 days
The times., 1899-08-09
In AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Funds for the Funeral Expenses

AS suggested in The Times of yesterday morn
ing, the necessity for asking the eharitably dis
posed people of the city to contribute toward
raising funds with which to assist in defraying
the funeral expences of Lizzie Weisenberger, who
was so brutally murdered by Benjamin II. Smell,
her parents being very poor, there was contrib
uted to The Times the sum cf $3.50, which was
acknowledged in yesterday evenings edition
Quite number of private subscriptions are being
circulated in many parts Of the city, and it is
safe to predict that neat Will be collected
for the unfortunate family.
The times., 1899-08-09
sic.ers against snow Again.

The trouble growing out of the dissolution OF
partnership existing between Chester A. Snow and
Edward G. Siggers was yesterday again matter
for consideration before the Equity Court of the
District Siggers, who was a member of the
firm OF c. A. Snow & Co, yesterday fled petit
ton asking that his former partner be required
to show cause why he should not be adiudged
in contempt of court SiggeTs alleges that Snow
has violated the order of the passed July iS
restraining him from committing certain acts not
in accord with the terms of the agreement of
dissolution of partnership.
The times., 1899-08-09
suit for separate support.

Hester Rhone yesterday through her attorneys,
Hughes & Fhisby, filed suit for separate support
and maintenance against her husband, John
Rhone. The parties married in this city in
May 1897. While they lived together Mrs
Rhone declares, her husband treated her most
cruelty, and in April last without cause deserted
her, leaving her without means of support
The times., 1899-08-09
!. Renexolent society Incorporated

Articles of incorporation of the Lone Star
Benevolent Association were placed on record yes
terday The object OF the organization Is stated
to be mutual improvement, advancement in
knowledge and morality, and otherwise better
the condition of the members The ineorporators
are John p. yierbucher Henry +. Getz, William
E. Dobson, Rudolph f. Reigel, Louis p. Kreig,
Charles H. Echhardt, Ernest E. Hoffman, and
Henry A Nau
The times., 1899-08-09
Radically Priced
Shirt Waists.
Always fhe BEST of everything
ior the feasf money

Our reductions come simultaneously with
your needs Our great stock of shirt waists
and suits is undergoing the most deplora-
BILE sacrificing Every article is of recent
manufacture and the price-cutting has
been done with our eyes hlindfolded as to
qualities and profits.
All of our Colored chambray and Color
ed Lawn Shirt Waists that sold up TO S1.49
for 4Se- May sound slightly exaggerated.
but an examination will verify kAC
this statement Repeated with l4j
emphasis. your choice for........... fO
Another choice lot of Ladies' Colored
Shirt Waists at a trihe of their worth.
Suitable for dress wear. Pat
terms of the richest selection. HnH
Waists in this lot sold up TO hut
Sl-eg. go for---------------.-....
Handsomer and finer French Chambray.
Percaie, and Lawn Waists. A fascinating
array and not a one that isn't nOC
worth double or more. Go 4xl
for -----------..--..-.-.-. w
Every Colored Waist in the house. In
cluding the handsomer creations with those
white yokes and dainty trimmings. They
are even better than repre- CT 1r
can buy them now for ......... " sEO
An unmatchable collection of fine white
trimmed with embroidery, and made in the
most recent styles. These o. no
suites sold up TO $50. For ( qx
quick selling POsOO
We have gathered all Of our fine white
and black Organdy Suits; such ones as
couldn't be duplicated for a cent
less than s10.9s, and some as fR
much as sl2-50- A choice variety. Nh
lour choice ---------..----,-----,. Wv
Grand collection of artistic high-grade
. White Waists constitute the CSC lot They
are this seasons handsomest
styles and include those that nnr
were selling at 81 and sl-25. hut
Your pick for ..............-.-.....V
Some of the handsomest white waists
that have sold for sl.50 and Sl.e9 go in the
sse lot They are dainty styles Not a
one that isn't good value at the A0c
former prices. Choose any in the Q&S
lot Tor --..-----.-------.-.--.
The s1.25 lot includes White Waists
worth up 10 double that price. They're
exclusives styles, perfect fitting. and at all
points display their superior T1 nE
ity. Values that range from Nj N
sI.sS TO s2.25 60 for -..--...--. " s6O
This lot includes bewitching creations Of
those new and immaculate White Shirt
Waists. They are the acknowledged queens
OF this seasons shirt waist styles. Waists
that you could search all Washington for
without duplicating them for
less than $3.50 and as high as nf an
$3.50 They are offered TO Nj Nv
you now for ........Y 1sTO
Here's a lightning selling lot. final
cut fhat'n send al OF our children's Ter
Gale waists which sold up 10 75c Orc
a-hying. They're rich styles. /1S
and you're offered the choice at EO
All Of our ChIldren's French Chambrav
and Percale Waists. and it's profitable to
buy for next years supply at E0P
= this price. They are sl.25 val HN
nes. Your choice now for.--. FO
A lot OF Ladies' Colored Waists that
are worth q space III the richest ward
robe. Stylish and neat These aaP
waists sold up to 9Sc. Your RQt,
unrestricted choice .................JO
The times., 1899-08-09
ADJUSTMENTS TODAY.

Baseball-4:3O p. m, Chicago Washington.
Lyceum Theatre-Bon Ton Burlesquers, matinee
and evening.
Chevy Chase Lake-IIigh diving and trick
swimming.
Glen Sligo Amusements.
Glen Echo Park-Band concert, $50 p. M
Excursion to Marshall Hall, steamer Manchester
today at 10 a. m. and 2:30 p. m.
Excursion 10 I.iver View steamer Samuel ].
Pentz, at 10 a. M, 80 and $50 p. m. Balloon
ascensions.
Excursion to Glymont, steamer Kent, at a.
m. and 4:30 p, IN.
The times., 1899-08-09

The viii Of Virginia 7. Elliott, filed for pro-
bate February 2s 1893 was finally approved yes
terday. When fled the document was approved
only SO far as related to the distribution OF the
personal estate of the deceased.
The times., 1899-08-09
Rismark's Iron Nerve

Was the result Of his splendid health Indomi-
table viii and tremendous energy are not found
where Stomach. Liver. Kidneys aud Bowels are
CUT Of order II you want these qualities and
the success they bring use Or. Kings New Lite
Pills They develop every poTer Of tsain and
body. Only 70 cents at Henry Evans Drug
Store, 9ss Street
The times., 1899-08-09
na1a uer TrnnhIes 40 a rolicemnn.

Elizabeth Ann Mccarthy, aged thirty-six years.
annroached Officer Warmiariner and, in tesrful
voice. told the guardian Of the peace that she had
broken her mirror Officer Warmfarmer offered
his sympathy and advised the lady to seek P. s.
Warren Co, 5l5 Ninth Street northwest, who sell
mirrors Of ali sizes and kinds at the very lowest
prices f.-s--4-.. .----4--e
The times., 1899-08-09
The Dewey Home Fund.
The VIII Approved.

The Dewey fund was increased yesterday by
total Of SIS, u.
The times., 1899-08-09
Locni Patents Issued.

Patents were yesterday issued to residents Of
the District as follows: Richard and G. Gerhard,
furniture drawer; Robert B. Brown, eraser at
tachment Miles S Cody, rending apparatus;
Neyil NJ. Hopkins, apparatus for preventing
bursting of water pipes during freezing.