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The evening times., 1899-08-23
Forming a Biz Conf Combine

Cumberland, Nd, Aug. 23.-Former Sem
ator Johnson N. Camden, of West vir-
ginia, who passed through Cumberland
Monday night. is said to be in the gigan-
tic coal combination which the Elkins-
Dayis-Kerens interests are known to be
forming. He has been making extensive
purchases of coal lands in Middle West
Virginia, paying in some instances large
prices, tract in Harrison county last
week having been procured for $50, 600,
which short time before was offered for
$4,000 He is said to control the middle
district fields. 1t is said by persons in posi-
tion to know that there has positively
been no friction between the Kerens and
the Davis Elkins interests
The evening times., 1899-08-23
THE PROCEDURE REVERSED.
Judge TayIOr's Decision Regarding
Purchase Of Secondhand Goods.

Judge TayIOr's Decision Regarding
Purchase Of Secondhand Goods.
Judge Taylor of the lower Police Court,
this morning rendered decision in the
case of Charles F. Hill, harness dealer,
which is entirely contrary 10 the procedure
heretofore observed in similar cases.
Mr. Hill was charged with buying sec
ond-haud harness and falling 10 make the
report of such transaction required by law
to the Superintendent Of Police. He was
arrested Monday and upon the deposit of
collateral the case was continued until this
morning.
According TO the decision a second hand
harness dealer or a dealer in secondhand
goods other than in articles of junk and
clothing, is not compelled TO make report
of his purchases. This is Numerically op-
posed TO the rulings OF previous judges
and two years ago a harness dealer was
fined $50 for failure to make a proper re-
port.
The law of Congress, passed in 1891,
governing the matter, reads as follows:
BE il enacted, That the act Of the late legila-
tive assembly Of the District of Columbia, ap-
proved August B. ls7l. entitled: An act i'm
posing 4 license trades, business, and profes-
sions practiced.- OF carried in the District OF
Columbia" re- and the same is hereby, amended
follows;' that is TO say by striking out all of
paragraph 32, of section p, of said act, and in
serting in lieu thereof the following:
Junk dealers and dealers III secondhand per-
s3nal property of any kind or description what
sOcyer shall pay TO the District OF Columbia H.
ceIise tax cf so annually. Every person whose
business il Is TO buy sell old iron. paper,
secondhand clothing or any secondhand per-
soual property Cf any kiad or description what
sOcyCr shall be subject TO the provisions OF this
act and 10 all the laws and regulations in
fcrrc in the District of Columbia, and TO all the
valid regulations which may hereafter be pro-
vided relating 10 junk dealers dealers in sec
I Ord-hand personal property: Provided. never
thetSs. that. no alc shall be made by junk deal
els and dealers in secondhand personal property
in their possession until after the expiration oi
ten DAYS from and after the time al which re-
port has been made 10 the major of police OF
the purchase thereof, provided by the police
81 rl,p
The evening times., 1899-08-23
A BURGLAR SHOT AND KILLED
Desperate Fight of n school Watch
man and a Narauder.

Englewood, n. J.. Aug. 23.-Woifred Pc
tersen. employed by Misses Creighton G.
Farrar, as watchman in their school for
girls, was awakened at 4 o'clock this morn
ing by hearing his bedroom door open. He
sprang out and confronted burglar, who
Immediately grabbed him by the throat
and attempted to overcome him. Peter
son made a desperate resistance and both
men struggled TO get the better of each
other.
Peterson, after a fight lasting twenty
minutes, succeeded in getting himself free
jumped TO a table where his revolver lay,
and shot the burglar twice in the abdomen.
The burglar Immediately sank to the floor
and said: You have done me- He re-
fused TO give any information as to his
identity, but uttered a series of oaths
against Peterson. The police were notified,
but the man died.
Upon investigating the premises it was
discovered that the burglar gained an en-
trance with the use of Jimmy on the
porch through a parlor window He had
secured a small amount of silverware and
S75 was found in his pockets
The evening times., 1899-08-23
NOT AFRAID OF HIS ENEMIES.
Firm Attitude of Postmaster Crum
Mt Peck ViIIage, Fla.

Tampa, Fla, Aug. 23.-W. C. Crum. a
who resides at Peck. small village thir-
teen miles from this city. was waited on
by number of masked men last night
and received notice that unless he chang
ed his attitude in regard to the postmas
tership at Peck, he would be compelled to
change States.
Crum is postmaster at Peck. He was
appointed by the present Administration,
but having a large orange grove and truck
farm, as we'll as the editorship of news
paper the organ Of the Republicans CT
Florida, to occupy his attention, he re-
Gently appointed Dan H. Morrison, ne
gro to act as deputy postmaster. This
appointment did not please the white resi-
dents of Peck, and two weeks ago, at mid
night, delegation of them waited upon
Morrison and gave him twenty -four hours
to resign.
ed his resignation and notified the public
through the columns OF his paper that he
would recommend to the department at
Washington that the office be abolished.
adding several rather caustic comments on
the action of the citizens intimidating the
negro and intimating that they were UNFIT
for the enjoyment of the benefits of civili-
zat.on. The matter was supposed to be at
rest until last night when another delega-
ton visited Crum at his home, called him
out and handled him so roughly that he
was Obliged to come to this city this morn
ing for the attention of physician. The
masked men notified Crum that they We're
tired of his society and the quicker he
moved away the better.
Crum declares that he will exercise the
right of an American citizen to live where
he pleases and will be prepared for the
mob the next time it favors him with call.
Crum's paper, the Florida State Republic
an is the recognized mouthpiece of Re-
publicans of this State. and he is man Of
some means and influence.
The evening times., 1899-08-23
Thrown by a Falling Horse.

Kensington, Nd, Aug. pa serious
accident occurred to Mrs. Allan Farquhar
yesterday afternoon as she and a young
daughter and son were returning from the
village of Sandy Springs in driving cart.
Within fifty yards of the entrance of her
residence the horse fell. throwing Mrs
Farquhar violently to the turnpike. In
attempting to rise the cart passed over
her left leg. breaking both tibia and fibuIa
bones. Mrs. Farquhar is the wife OF the
secretary OF the Montgomery Mutual Fire
Insurance Company.
The evening times., 1899-08-23
The Only Sure Cure for Diarrhoea.

Mr.. w. A. Bruss, editor of the Gilmore
Eye" Elmore Mimi, says: For the past
six years have been troubled with diar-
rhoea during the hot summer months. As
/ had advertised Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for some
time 1 determined to try it, so two weeks
ago, when / had a severe attack got a
25-cent bottle of it and took 1t according
to directions. The pain left me and have
had no trouble since. This is the first
remedy which has done me any good, and
have tried dozens before. One of my
friends tried the remedy since, and hall
of 25-cent bottle cured him. For sale
by Henry Evans, wholesale and retail. and
all druggists.
The evening times., 1899-08-23
DAVIS CASE CONTINUED.
His Attorney Not Yet Ready to Meet
the Charge of Embezzlcment.

George r. Davis, of Farnville, Va.
charged with the embezzlement of $1,000
from the Southern Express Company and
assault with intent to kill upon Arthur
Baumgarten, of this city, appeared in Po-
lice Court this morning for preliminary
hearing.
On motion of his attorney, who explained
to the court that he was yet unprepared
to handle the charge of embezzlement, the
case was continued until tomorrow.
The evening times., 1899-08-23
A Horsetbief Breaks Jail.

Norristown, Pa, Aug. e3.--Wilson Huns
berger, serving four-year sentence for
horse stealing, broke from the Montgomery
county Jail yesterday morning, and escaped.
He escaped by saving through a paddock
in the bakehouse of the Jail. securing en-
trance to the Office of the prison inspec-
tors He then took a fly screen from a
window and jumped to the lawn outside.
He left his prison stripes behind.
The evening times., 1899-08-23
The stock market this

The stock market this morning was
stronger and more active than yesterday
and the outlook for advancing prices bet
ter. Traders seemed to have come to the
conclusion that il such a break as occurred
in Brooklyn Rapid Transit yesterday
could not materially hurt the general mar
ket, 1t would be the safer plan to be on
the long side. The trading element was
therefore largely a buyer. Commission
buying was good also especially in the
standard issues. Prices opened at about
the level of the close last night and ad-
vaneed fractionally during the first hour
with strong undertone apparent. The
pressure. was to certain extent, removed
from Brooklyn also, which helped the gen
eral list. 1t is hardly worth while pre-
dieting what will be the immediate course
OF the market, but there will be more buy
ing than selling by careful spectators and
1t seems to be the general opinion that
prices will advance before the end of the
month.
The evening times., 1899-08-23
Mistakes VIII Happen.

But there is no excuse for abusing ycur stom-
ach by drinking beers manufactured from various
substitutes and containing scarcely any malt and
hops. the ingredients which necessary to a
pure and wholesome beer. The Department Of
Agriculture has pronounced Heurich's beers abso-
lutely pure, and therefore they may be indulged
in without fear Of harm resulting. These pure
beers can be obtained with no more trouble than
inferior grades by nphoning six-thirty-four, Ar
lington Bottling Co., for a case of Maerzen,
Senate, or Lager, and then you'll know what
real good beer is
The evening times., 1899-08-23
Aged MnryIanders Dead.

Frederick. Nd, Aug. 23.-William Haugh
died of general debility in Frederick. aged
eighty-eight years. His remains will be
taken to Ladiesburg for interment
Mrs. Sophia Renner, aged eighty-six
years. died at New Midway. after brief
fllness.
Miss Rebeeca Hoffman, aged seventy
five years, died at Creagerstown from an
attack of paralysis.
John Countee, an inmate Of Monteyue
Hospital from Howard county, dropped
dead at the institution. aged seventy years.
The evening times., 1899-08-23
shooting array mt a Picnic.

Frederick, Md. Aug 23.-At a colored
peoples picnic near Mount Airy Monday a
fight occurred in which Byron Butler. ccl-
ored, was shot in the left breast The in
jury was not serious. Butler was arrested
on charge of being the instigator of the
whole trouble. He was brought to Fred
erick yesterday. and gave $500 bail for his
appearance before the grand iury.
The evening times., 1899-08-23
PRIVATE MAILING CARDS.
An Order Issued by Postmaster Gcn-
eral Smith.

The following order has been issued by
the Postmaster General:
The use of the words Private Mailing Card
printed mattel cards which do not con-
form to the conditions prescribed by Department
tai Order No. 354 of June %, ls99 provided for
by act Of Congress Of Mag is, ls9s, is unauthor-
lied and the cause of confusion in the mails.
PostmasteTs and the public informed that
the use of those words on matter which does not
conform TO the conditions Of the authorized
Private Mailing Card is held to render such
matter unavailable.
Ii is directed that this order begiven the wild
est publicify
The evening times., 1899-08-23
New York Cotton Market.
MERGENTHALER STOCK.
The Price Advances Four Points on
Boston Buying.

The first feature in very dull local
stock market for several weeks was the
activity and great advance in Mergen-
thaler Linotype stock today. The stock
was up several dollars a share in Boston
this morning for some unexplained rea-
son, and Washington traders sold it there
at 21t. They bought it in here at from
20S to 209 and fraction. Several trans
actions were recorded and the closing
prices were near 210. The last previous
sale made yesterday was at zoe.
Current gossip is bullish regarding the
stock on the understanding that the earn
ings of the company are increasing hand
somely.
The evening times., 1899-08-23
Divorced In Eleven M,nutc.

Ogden, Utah, Aug. 23-Utah has for years
held the record for rapid and numerous
marriages and yesterday the record for
quick divorces was broken. In the second
district court Judge Rolapp granted Rose
Silverstein a divorce from her husband.
Abe Silverstein,,' in eleven minutes after
the filing of the complaint
The evening times., 1899-08-23
Strangely Marked by Lightning.

New Castle Del, Aug. 23.-During the
heavy storm of Monday night the home OF
Frank Raney. No. no Mort Front Street,
was struck by lightning. Mr.. Raney was
struck and stunned and his back shows a
mass of blisters and is also marked by 4
bule streak
The evening times., 1899-08-23

Brooklyn Rapid Transit seemed inclined
during the early part of the day TO ad-
vance, and, although there were occasional
declines, the price at II o'clock was bet
ter than at the opening. 1t Is out of the
question to foretell what the bear clique
VIII do with this stock in the immediate
future. but it seems reasonable, in view
OF the good statement of the company, to
predict that the price will not go much
lower, and will tend upward in the near
future. President Rossiter says in the
statement that all the lines now in the
system are earning gross about $12 900, 600
and he predicts that they will be operated
for 90 per cent during the coming year
which would leave for the stock, after the
fixed charges have been deducted, more
than 1-2 per cent. This is not in any
way too confident prediction, he says.
and 1t would seem probable that ne is
within true figures. II insiders are look
ing on at the raid of the stock at this
time complacently. one explanation may
perhaps be found in the fact that the as
sessments under the franchise bill are now
soon to be made. and that they are to be
based on the market value of the stock.
When Brooklyn is selling at par it's taxes
will be much less than if it were selling at
130.
The evening times., 1899-08-23

The grangers, headed by Atchison, PRE-
ferred. were again features Of the early
market. with fractional gains and much
steadiness even in the weak periods.
The evening times., 1899-08-23
New York stock Mark.,

Corrected daily by ". B. Hibbs & Co.
members OF the New York EXCHANGE.
1419 Street.
The evening times., 1899-08-23

. The Southern securities are becoming
more complicated.
The evening times., 1899-08-23

Tobacco made another squirt this morn
ing up to 125 in the first hour, after severa
days Of inactivity around 122 and 123. Tn
probability that another big advance is t
be made was discussed in the Street
The evening times., 1899-08-23

Northern Pacific, common, was strong
and active.
The evening times., 1899-08-23

The washington stock Exchange.
Sales-Mersenthaler Linotype, 10@2o8.
The evening times., 1899-08-23
4 POSTMASPBRS' SCHEME
They Propose an Organization to
Secure Legislation.

A Circular Urging Those of the
Fourth Class to Contribute Funds
for u National League-VariOus
Grievances Said to Exfst-De-
partment RuIes May Interfere.
The evening times., 1899-08-23

is a deceptive disease
thousands have il and don't
know it. II you want quick
results you can make ns
.aistakc by using DIR. Kill
the great kidney remedy.
cent and dollar sizes. Sam
'e; also pamphlet telling YOU
'ou have kidney trouble.
q Co. Ringhamton. n. 7.
The evening times., 1899-08-23

Officials of the Steel aand Wire Com
pany deny in very positive terms that
their stocks have been refused listing by
the Stock Exchange committee It is
stated that at the meeting of the commit
tee information was desired that could
not be furnished by the representative OF
the company who attended. 1t is said,
however, that this information viii be
furnished and that NO trouble is expected
when the application is acted on.
The evening times., 1899-08-23

Tennessee Coal and Iron was strong
again today despite the statement made by
the company yesterday, which was consid-
cred not particularly attractive by many.
Colorado Fuel and Iron was also strong.
1t Is said by people familiar with this latter
stock that it is to have an advance much
like that OF Tennessee Coal and Iron has
been, and it's action recently seems to lend
color to this supposition
The evening times., 1899-08-23

Dyspepsia, constipation, iatuIency, and
hyporhombria cured by medical gym
nastic; consultation free. At the Gymnas-
tic Institute, 20 Sd ST. ne. John E. RUEB-
SAM, Dr. NJ. Phi. au17-tf
The evening times., 1899-08-23

! Missouri, Kansas and Texas is one OF
the strong features of this market. Care
full traders and investors believe that it
will make an excellent showing in the
near future.
The evening times., 1899-08-23
The Lincoln National Bank

Ct Washington. D. c.. ccr. eth and d Sta
SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS. BOX RENT s2.5l
The evening times., 1899-08-23

Chicago Grain and Provision Market
Corrected daily by w. E. dibbs C Co.
members OF me New York Excaauue
Street
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-31
on HOSPITAL LIST.
Saturdays Game Laid Up
Many High School
Players.

The foot ball squad of Worcester high
school gathered at Bliss field yester-
day, but couldn't take regular practice
The game Saturday against the sturdy
academy team was too much for the
light fellows of the high school, The
immense handicap they contested I'M
der could not he better shown than by
the condition OF the men. Nearly half
the team received injuries in the game
which would have caused their retire
merit had there been any good substi-
tutes to put in. But the lads, know
ing there were no reliable substitutes
gritted their teeth and gamely played
out the match saying nothing about
their injuries until the game was fin
isfed.
Mexican was the only high school
player for whom time was called during
the game. He was hurt in a plug at
the line, early in the match. After
short breathing spell, he re-
sumed his place. The injury
was to his head and was a bad
one. McKoan could not be used to
any extent in line bucking, after that
which weakened the team. He pluck
lily played the game out. He was not
able to attend practice yesterday
McAuliffe sustained a bad injury to
one Of his legs. One of the muscles
was torn so that McAuliffe could not
move about yesterday faster than a
slow walk. He went to Bliss field
but watched the practice. Hagberg
had bad knee as a result of the game
1t was hurt early in the game, but
Hagberg didn't tell anybody until after
the play ended. When he took off
his suit, the knee was badly swollen.
1t will be several days before Hagberg
can play as he did before the game.
Daily had one of his shoulders wrench
ed in the game. He expects to be all
tight in a few days. Dowd went into
thu game with an injured hand, which
lie hurt the r1urnng of the contest
The play caused the hand to swell to
twice it's natural size. He will be able
to play as Usual in day or two.
On account of the many injuries very
light practice was taken yesterday. No
attempt was made at signal work, as
the men could not stand even that
The practice consisted of simply pass
ing the ball and catching punts. The
men will probably be able to take stiff
fer practice today No game has yet
been arranged for Saturday, and the
chances are none will on account of the
short space of time Manager Reb-
boil Is trying to arrange a game for a
week from Saturday with Springfield
high, with whom the team played a
tie game a few weeks ago.
Manager Rebboli will try today to
get return game with Worcester acad-
envy. He intends to have a conference
with Manager Orr of the academy team
if possible. Graduates of both schools
are anxious for another test, which they
think will be fairer than the one of
last Saturday. The suggestion is
frequently heard that the game be
played on the oval the morning of
Thanksgiving day
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-31
FISH COMMISSION.
A Meeting viii Be Called as Soon As
Third Member is Confirmed.

Elisha D. Burlington. commissioner of
fish and game, received a letter a day
or two since from E. A. Bracket of
Winchester, whose nomination as mem
Der of the commission was confirmed
last week by the governors council.
Mr.. Bracket, who was chairman of last
years commission, wrote Mr.. Buff1ng-
ton that he will call a meeting of the
commission as soon as the third mem
Der has been confirmed by the gov
errors council. The third member has
been nominated by the governor, but
his name has not been confirmed. He
is Capt Joseph W. Collins of Boston.
1t is expected that his nomination will
be confirmed tomorrow, when the coun-
ell meets.
Commissioner Burlington expects a
meeting of the commission before the
week is over. The principal point of
interest in connection with the COM
mission at this time, not only to mem
bers of the commission, but to sports
men throughout the state, is the settle
ment of the Craftsmanship question. 1t
looks as If Mr.. Burlington will be the
one to settle it. Mr. Bracket has been
an avowed candidate for the position
of chairman, since talk on the subject
agined he could see the axe lowering
on a line with his neck and his mag
nation wasn't playing any freaks with
him. He got together his strongest
friends and a long pull and q strong
pull and pull altogether, finally land
ed him as member Of the commission.
There was decided opposition to his ap-
pointment, and. is as determined oppo-
sition to his selection as chairman. Gov.
NrT- -. IL 1, rUroNv fft Of
the dilemma Mr. Collins, who is an
expert on deep sea fishing, Is credited
with having announced his willingness
to serve on the commission on condt-
ton that he could have the $500 sal
arv which is given the chairman. The
governor thought he had the appoint
ment of the chairman, and he thought
by appointing Mr.. Bracket as chair
man and giving Mr.. Collins the $500
salary, everything would be plain sail
ing. But the governor found he had
another think coming. The appoint
ment Of chairman Of the commission
does not rest with him. 1t is an cleo
tive office, the chairman being chosen
by the commission.
It is generally believed that Mr..
Bracket and Mr.. Collins are candidates
for the office, in which case Mr.. Buff
fington will cast the deciding vote. Mr..
Burlington ought to get in line and be-
a candidate. He is entitled to the po-
sition if anybody is. Mr.. Brackets
age is being used against him to show
his incapabilty. If any change is to-
be made, which is generally thought
should be DONE Mr.. Burlington is GER
tainly entitled to the position, as he un-
derstands the work of the commission
thoroughly. He said last evening to|
The Spy man that he is not candi-
date, however. 1t may be that he will
be selectedIas a compromise candidate,
although Mr.. Burlington may destroy
the possibility of that, as he has pro-
nounced views, and is never afraid to-
tell what they are.