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The times., 1899-08-25
s. Kann, Sons s Co.,
Eighth and narket Space.
DAVIS RETURNED TO JAIL.
Former Express Messenger Held for
the GRIND Jury.

the Grand Jury.
The arraignment of George r. Davis, for
mer messenger of the Southern Express
Company, on charges of embezzlement Of
81, 00o from the express company, and as
saulting with intent 10 kill Arthur Baum
garten, before Judge Mills yesterday morn
ing resulted in the prisoner being remand
cd TO Jail TO await the action Of the grand
jury. The examination was preliminary
and much evidence was submitted before
the Police Court judge as to both charges.
The first witness was j. T. Ellis, the
express company's night money clerk al
Montgomery, Ala. Ellis testified that in
the course OF business at Montgomery he
placed a bag containing $1,000 in money in
a pouch and consigned it to the Fourth
National Bank Of New York for the Eufaia
Grocery Company, of Eufala, Ala. This
is the bag OF money the defendant is al
legged 10 have embeZZled Evidence was
submitted by r. H. Yates, money order
clerk of the express company here, tending
10 show that the bag, which was sealed
reached Washington in good condition. 1t
was stated that the bag was transferred 10
the New York messenger in this city.
Charles b. Nroom. money order clerk al
New York testified that when the pouch
reached the express office in that city it
had been tampeFed with and the 81 sUU0
money bag was missing.
Arthur Baumgarten identified Davis as
the man who came 10 his store in this city
last June and ordered seal. Baumgarten
said Davis gave the name of II. B. Smith.
Baumgarten then detailed the nature of the
assault which Davis made upon him, saying
he went TO the Office of the express COM
pany last Monday for the purpose Of identi-
flying Davis as the man who had secured
the seal. He said that when he confronted
the accused the latter jumped up and fired
a bullet at him from revolver. Detective
Parham also testified. He searched Davis
trunk at the latter's boarding house in this
city and recovered papers which were iden-
tilted by proper parties as belonging TO
the Southern Express Company.
]. B. Hockaday, Superintendent for the
express company in this city, was the last
witness His testimony was important and
discriminating He stated that he had vis-
tied Davis while the latter was incarcerated
in the local Jail and secured from him a
confession Of the theft. Bond was then fixed
in the sum of So coo in each case and the
accused was remanded to Jail.
Davis was charged at first in one Of the
warrants against him with assaulting TO
kill Hockaday. when, as a matter OF fact,
the former messenger was attempting to
shoot Baumgarten. Hockaday, il will be
remembered, was present when the shoot
ing took place and received a flesh wound
on the hand.
Before Davis was arraigned in court yes
terday morning the warrant was changed
to read assault with intent to kill Baum
garten.
The times., 1899-08-25
CAPTURED AT LAST.
The AssaiIant Of Mrs. Ada Hardy Ar
rested and Identified.

Harry johnson, alias John Hale, col
ored. thirty-five years OF age, who, ae-
cordlng TO his own statement. is the man
who assaulted Mrs. Ada Hardy, at her
home. back OF University Park, on May
25. is under arrest at the Georgetown sta
ficn. where be is held TO await a hearing
in court this morning. The man was ar
rested at the Aqueduet Bridge about $3.50
O'Clock Wednesday morning by Policeman
Henry Steinbraker. He was locked up on
g charge OF suspicion. Later Lieutenant
SwfndeIls had q talk with the man, and
after gradually leading up to the matter
OF the assault, succeeded in getting state
Inent from johnson 10 the effect that be
committed the offence. Since that time
other information has been volunteered
by johnson. until finally yesterday morn
ing be made complete confession to Lieu
tenant SWindeIls and Detective Muller.
johnson not only made a confession, but
accompanied Detective Muller and Police
men Steinbraker and Cornwell 10 the house
formerly occupied by the Hardy family
where the assault was committed. The
maa unhesitatingly led the way over the
ground and pointed out different places
where different scenes were enacted in con-
necfion with the assault. He explained
how he approached the house and waited
for the return OF Mrs. Hardy, who had
gene TO the spring for water. Also. how
he had demanded first food, then money,
and finally detailed the circumstances of
the assault. johnson related how Mrs.
Hardy attempted 10 defend herself with
scythe blade, and how he foiled her and
frightened her into submission by drawing
q silver match box from his pocket and
pointing gt at her. The woman thought
he had revolver and claimed so at the
time.
After johnson had satisfied the officers
OF his guilt by his confession and famil
iarity with the environs OF the place where
the crime was committed, he was returned
10 the station and confronted by his vic
TIM Mrs. Hardy could not positively
identify the man, but said he looked more
like her assailant than Busey, the negro
who was arrested the day following the
assault and whom she at that time posi-
lively identified. johnson answers the de-
scription al first given by Mrs. Hardy Of
her assaiisnt. He is about five feet. ten
inches in height, solidiy built, dark in
color. with stubby chin whiskers and small
side whiskers. The chin whiskers were
the only points lacking in Busey to make
his Identification positive
Lieutenant Swindells stated yesterday
evening that since Busey was released the
police have suspected johnson and have
been constantly on the lookout for him.
The police frequently learned that the
man was in different parts Of Virginia
and felt assured that he would eventually
return TO the city. He has been for over
month al Lewinsville. and made short
stays al other places until he reached the
city Wednesday. Policeman Steinbraker
saw the man standing al the Aqueducf
Bridge and knowing him well placed John
son under arrest johnson admitted yes
terosy when he was confronted by Mrs
Hardy that she was the woman he as
Ezulted
The times., 1899-08-25
WANTS A MARRIAGE LOCALIZED
An Unusual story Told in Virginia
Lewis, Petition

Lewis fefBIIOn.
A petition was filed in the Supreme Court
of the District yesterday by Virginia Lewis.
through her attorney, Edwin Sutherland,
asking that her alleged marriage with one
Pedro Diaz, in the year 1855, be declared
null and void. The petitioner states that
she went through the marriage ceremony
with Pedro Diaz in the State of Maryland.
but she is informed that because she is a
colored woman and her supposed husband
a white man, a Spaniard that the cere-
mony was imperative and Illegal, because
the statutes of Maryland prohibit mar
riages between white and colored persons
Mrs. Lewis then goes on to state that
about year after her alleged marriage to
Diaz he deserted her and returned TO Spain
and that she was informed by one John
Pomeroy some time after that Diaz died
aboard ship during the voyage. After seven
years, having heard nothing of her suppos-
ed husband except that he was dead, she
married William II. Lewis, and one child.
Josephine, now married and known as Jo-
sephine Aldrieh, is the result of her union
with Lewis
For the sake of the good name of herself
and daughter she asks the court to declare
her marriage with Diaz void and her mar
riage with William H. Lewis legal
The times., 1899-08-25
ArrivnIs mt the Hotels.

Raleigh-A. Hoicomb, z. A. oppenheimer F.
Herzog, and E. Bssey. New York; j. Doyle, New
Orleans; E. Naylor, Philadelphia; ]. Blackwell.
Pittsburg.
Willard's-K Anderson, Memphis, Tenn. j.
Kelly Baltimore, Tenn; ]. Kent. Brooklyn.
Ebbitt-W. Ishister, Philadelphia; f. Garner,
Pittsburg; NJ. Kirkman, Chicago; C. w. Tyler,
New York.
York; F. Greer, Louisville, Ky.
WelIington-C. Ross. Maryland; j. Van Hook,
New York.
Shoreham-W H. Taylor, Stanford, Conn.,; O.
Uthoff. ST. Louis; J. T. Castle Baltimore; W.
shippard, New York; H. Watts, Philadelphia; ".
Connel Scranton, Pa.
Arlington-N Gate. New York: W. Mitchell,
London; s Zutria and n s. Lyritan. Mexico.
Normandie-Victor Bero, New Orleans; Dr. W.
S. Forbes, Philadelphia.
Metropolitan-G. Herman, New York; H.
The times., 1899-08-25
THE ALMsHoUsE ADDITION.
The Proposition of Contractor Mock
ubee VIII BE Accented

Capt. William E. craighill, Acting En-
gineer Commissioner of the District, yes
terday recommended that the District ac-
cept the proposition of ID. F. Mockabee, CON
tractor, to construct the proposed addition
TO the local almshouse for the sum of s13.
SS5, which represents the amount of his
original proposal less a deduction of $3.50
for omission of side porches and lime NOR
tar.
The Congressional appropriation for the
building amounts TO S15,0G0 and it was i'm
possible for the Commissioners to accept
the original proposal of Mr. Mockabee and
have the building erected within that limit,
besides paying for architects fees and Other
incidental expenses; hence the deduction
for omissions of some parts of the work
The times., 1899-08-25
UNEEDA BISCUIT
The Malt Extract Case.

In the Police Court yesterday morning Judge
Taylor released Quinten Mackall, of the firm Of
Mackall & Mackall, druggists at Ninth and II
Streets northeast, for his appearance in court
later, to be tried by jury. Mr.. Mackall was ar
rested a warrant charging the sale by the hrm
of malt LIQUORS without a license. 1t is alleged
that the malt extract said 10 be sold at the soda
fountain OF Mackal sins sufficient alcohol to
class ii as an intoXicant. 1t is understood that
the present case IS intended test of the law
governing the sale of LIQUORS.
The times., 1899-08-25
Mr.. Muddy issues a Book.

]. H. Maddy, press agent for the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, has issued a sixty-five page book
OF reprints from many of the newspapers of the
United States the termination OF the receiver
ship of the road, which took place at midnight
on June 80 last. The contents of the book
which has been gotten up by the railroad COM
pany as a compliment TO the press, consist of
editorials and other notices on the successful
management of the receivers, John X. Cowen and
Oscar c. Murray. Tie papers are shown without
exception to have considered the return OF the
railroad property to the stockholders as being
highly credtable 10 the receivers in rehabilisting
the property and turning it over to the stock
holders without . sale OF enclosure
The times., 1899-08-25
Contractor Asks Domoeas

Through Attorneys f. B. Crosthwaite Warder
voorhees,, and f. F. Calliday, suit was yesterday
filed against Arthur Cowsill, Zeno B. Babbitt and
Samuel Cowsill, by the Robert Mitchell Furniture
Company for the use of William H. Ellis for
$1,000 damages 1t appears that contract was
sublet to Mr.. Ellis, and the latter gave out TO
the defendants a contract for the construction OF
certain cement walls and floors in the city
Postcftice Building. The defendants gave bond in
the of $4,000 February IL, 1897. When SUI
pervising Architect Aiken made an inspection he
condemned unsatisfactory portion of the work
done by Messrs. Cowsil Babbitt & Cowsill and
for this the complainant AYERS 10 have
suffered damage in the sum mentioned in the suit.
The times., 1899-08-25
Graf,s Apology stin Due.

Attorney Carl j. f. Graf, who created a scene
in the Police Court Wednesday by making in
sulting remarks to Prosecuting Attorney Sinclair,
has not yet been found by Officer Newkirk, who
has summons for him to appear in court and
offer an apology. Mr.. Graf was not on hand yes
terday morning 10 make amends to the court and
the prosecuting attorney. Officer Newkirk how
ever, is still looking for him. As stated in
The Times yesterday Graf fined So for using
profane language in defending his client Thomas
Carr, who was also fined So by the court At
the suggestion of Mr. Sinclair Judge Taylor is
sued an order to have Graf brought into court
to apologize.
The times., 1899-08-25
school clock Annoys Him.

The clock the Sumner School Building is
alleged by II. b. Faust, of ll46 Seventeenth Street
northwest, to strike in loud tones once every hf-
teen minutes, much to the annoyance of himself
and his family. He complains that it keeps him
awake night, and called on District Commission
Ross lately for the purpose OF asking for an
abatement of the nuisance. The matter was re-
ferred TO Superintendent Cook, of the Colored
Public Schools. who has reported that the ap-
paratus of the clock cannot be changed so as to
make the timepiece strike hourly. The change
would be expensive costing probably $780, and
will hardly be made by the Commissioners.
The times., 1899-08-25
FUNERAL OF CLAYTON C. MASON
The Remains VIII he Inferred in
Rock Creek Cemetery.

Calvin K. Law. private secretary to Sen
ator William z. Mason. has received
telegram from the Senator asking that the
cared for and inferred. Senator Mason is
at Bar Harbor and VIII not be present at
the funeral OF his nephew. The funeral
services viii be held at Lees undertaking
establishment tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock and the interment will be in Rock
Greek Cemetery.
Mr.. Mason's death occurred at the Emer
geney Hospital Wednesday night and was
due to complicated kidney troubles super
induced by an overdose of morphine taken
10 alleviate pain.
The times., 1899-08-25
The Mckinley League.

The Mckinley League held meeting at its
heatlauarters 2ll Third Street southwest last
night President Key in the chair and
speechees were made by Messrs. William H. Coats
A. G. Hateiield, Asbury Jones, and Jamese Burle
Resolutions endorsing the Administration and ad-
yocating the nomination OF Mr.. Mckinley for
second term were adopted.
The times., 1899-08-25
Personal Mention.

Among the recent changes in the Treasury Mrs
Eugenia W. Grout transferred TO Pittsheld
Mass, at an increased salary. Mr. William C
Kellum, wife, and daughter viii leave today 70
Atlantic CtY
The times., 1899-08-25
The Mortality Record.

The following deaths were recorded at the Dis
trict Health Office yesterday: Benjamin Frank
lin Blye, II years; Anthony Jones, 63 years;
Daniel Smith. SO years; William N. Reayes IS
years; Richard jackson, As years; William John
son, 40 years; Charles Lee, 81 years; Charlotte
Cousins 80 years. Moncure Harold Tompkins, 80
years; Thomas jackson, 81 years; Mable +. Gheen,
Is years; Charles Parker, 2 years; William Albert
johnson, year; Daniel Edward Hurley l year;
Naomi Watkins, months; George Griffin, q
months; infant of o. NJ. Oliver, II hours.
The times., 1899-08-25
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were yesterday issued to VIII
liam Skinner. of Cambridge. Nd. and Georgia
Mitchell, of College Park, Nd; Joseph Clark and
Ida Davidge, both of Prince George county, Nd. !;
Edward F. Monger. OF Elkton, Va. and Bessie
Summers, of Lacey Springs, Va; James A. Viii
lians and May j. Jackson; Lewis Holiday and
Mamie Norton Christopher Jones and Mary v.
Thomas
The times., 1899-08-25
AMusEMENTs TODAY.

Kernan's-The Cay Girls of Gotham; afternoon
and evening.
Chevy Chase Lake-Iiigh diving and trick
swimming.
Glen Siigo-Amusements
Glen Echo Park-Band concert.
Excursion to Marshall Hall, steamer Manchester,
today at 10 q. M, 2;30 and 6:30 p. m.
Shriners' excursion to River View. Steamers
leave 10 a. m, 2:15, e:15, $3.50, and Gas p. m.
The times., 1899-08-25

Howell, Philadelphia; A. 3. Levy, Boston; G.
Garmon, st. Louis; j. Seggerson, Springfield,
Ohio.
National-A W Turner. Boston; L. d. Collins.
Batavia " Y; c. NJ. Barnett, Norfolk. Va; II.
L. Boyd. Boston; J. Fritz, Philadelphia; j.
Janeog, Chicago
ST. James-C. Frank New York; J. Scott, Rich
mond; L. Lane, Boston; c. Thompson, Chicago;
j. Mauter, Cincinnati; E. Ductonan. Louisville,
KY
Cochran-F Freund, Cincinnati
The times., 1899-08-25
.aaitionaI Police privates.

William Mills, acting chief clerk OF the Treas
my Department, has requested the District Com.
missioners to appoint Charles II. Worden and
Thomas NJ Steep additional privates of police for
duty in connection with their duties as watchmen
AZ the Treasury Building. The Chief of Police,
Major Sylvester, has recommended that the APP
pointments be made.
The times., 1899-08-25
A Eiremnn Eined-

Private P j. Sullivan, Of the Fire Department
who was tried on August for the violation OF
rules has been fined $40. He has also been
warned that repetition of the offence viii re-
suit more seriously.
The times., 1899-08-25
In AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Engineers, Licenses Granted.

second class steam engineers license has been
allowed Charles Stencil and third class steam
engineers license granted to Messrs. j. ]. Ball
and William K Nash.
The times., 1899-08-25
ALWAYS the Best Or SUsTythng for thu Money
The Busy Corner
TODAY
The Last Remnant Day
IN AUGUST,
say Friday
eng we've selected good values which
sell old price

Today we shall sell remnants OF
plain and self-colored Black Silks; also
Fancy Novelties. some of which were 1QC
I9c a yard. .-.....-.............. "
Today we shall sell Novelty Tanetas.
Plain Black Taffetas, India, Japs, and
China Silks. and ever so many other duC
kinds which sold as high as &c.,. ~
Today we shall sell White India Linon
Suits, trimmed with embroidery S9 40
reduced from SO to................ SJ.UJ
Today we shall sell fine All-wool
Tailor-made Suits-with silk-lined S5 M
iackets-for......-.. ............... "J.VV
Today we shall sell All-wool
Black b sd Serge skirts-reduoed from 81 49
Today we shall sell fine Golf
Capes, siik-lined hoods-reduced 81 Q&
from SS.9S to..-.......--....-....--- ~0'oo
Today we shall sell 1 fine silk-fin-
ished Grenadine skirt-reducedS g M
from $40 o.......-................ o'V0
Today we shall sell Children's Draw
ers-made of coed quality mus inc
lin, with worked buttonhoies. ...-... ~
Today we shall sell Ladies White
Muslin Skirts, with umbrella rufiles 1QC
and three tucks-
Today We shall sell Ladies Wash
Sklrts-made of grass linen, with UNI 9fC
brella ruffie and four rows of braid. ~
Today we shall sell one lot of Lining
Remnants. consisting of light calors II
In Percalines and Assorted Cambr.cs.
Today we shall sell Ecru Curtain
Serim, SO inches wide-woTth sc DC
yard .-...f.--.---.-.-..-...
Today We shall sell remnants of
Cold Cloth and snkaline, in lengths &C
from l to . s...-....-...,....-.s.-
Today we shall sell remnants of fine
Curtain Net, fun yard wide-worth 1nc
Today we shall sell Jointless Chi
nese Mating. three different pat 10c
terns-sold- for l5c and 1Sc a yard. ~
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Today we shall sell the balance of
our Imported and Domestic Piques, I'm
ported and Domestic Dimities. fine Batiste,
and best Lawns: all mill ends, which at
sold for u 1-2c to 81 1-2c............ 20
Today we shall sell White India
Linen that was to Sc yard, C
Today we shall sell new Fancy
Print Remnants-elegant dark styles &C
for fall wear ......--.---------..---
Today we shall sell new styles in
Cretonnes-light and dark ground, &C
with new floral designs at........-.....
Today we shall sell S2-inch Gibral-
tar Percsle. in Navy Blue, Cardinal, &c
and Black ground. nd...--....-------.-.- -
Today We shall sell Fast Black Sateen
Remnants, in lengths from l to 10 q
Today we shall sell new Fall Flan-
nelettes, in ali the newest patterns &c
and colorings- -------.----..-..-.-..
Today we shah sell all the latest pat
terms in Sea Island Percale. includ
ing plain Red, Navy, Garnet, and R2C
Black %
Today we shall sell Imported Cameo
Drapery: has the appearance and fin &3C
ish OF plush. --..--.--..-..-....... O4
Today we shall sell fine Sheer White
India Linen Remnants-regular 15c Q3C
value .----.---.--.------.--
Today we shall sell White
Piques, in plain and self-coIored 111C
q
Today we shall sell fine Imported
India Linen. as sheer as organdy l1IC
in lengths from TO 10 yards ~
Today we shall sell remnants Of
yard-wide New York Mills Bleached 6ZC
Today we shall sell regular Scent
Unbleached Muslin remnants, extra fLC
heavy. -.---..----..------...
Today we shall sell remnants Of
Black and Fancy silks. including 1QC
fine corded Wash Silks. ~
Today we shall sell remnants of
Fancy silk in black and colors, 1QC
which sold as high as Csc yard.
The times., 1899-08-25
THE Sun AND MOON.

Highest temperature yesterday, p. .s5
Lowest temperature yesterday, a. m. 81
The times., 1899-08-25

Sun rose. .5:23 AN. Sun sets...... 6;42 Pm
Moon rises . $500 PM. Moon sets.
The times., 1899-08-25
Ui1r. - Wii1tfa
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 1899.
The weather Projection.
TEMPERATURE.

Generally fair Friday and Saturday; variable
winds.
The times., 1899-08-25
TIDE TABLE.
STREET LIGHTING.

Low tide de...............5:12 10 AN. and 5:2s T. NJ.
High tide. :0l AN. and II 20 M
The times., 1899-08-25

In an Emancipation Day speech He
Tells His Audience Tint This Is a
Forever Remain So - Recognition
According to Merit Only Is Asked.
The times., 1899-08-25

Today we shall sell remnants Of
Black and Fancy silks. including 1QC
fine corded Wash Silks. ~
The times., 1899-08-25

Today we shall sell regular Scent
unbleaehed Muslin remnants extra e
heavy ..----..--.-.----.-...
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Today we shall sell White
Piques, in plain and self-colored 11lc
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Today we shall sell all the latest pat
terms in Sea Island Percale. includ
ing plain Red, Navy, Garnet, and Q2C
Black ...-.....-----.-.-----. ~
The times., 1899-08-25

Today we shall sell remnants of
yard wide New York Mills Bleached &C
Muslin at. .................-..-. Vo
The times., 1899-08-25

Today we shall sell fine Imported
India Linen. as sheer as organdy. l1IC
in lengths from ] TO 10 yards iI&
The times., 1899-08-25

Today we shall sell Imported Cameo
Drapery: has the appearance and fin k2C
The times., 1899-08-25

Today we shall sell fine Sheer White
India Linen Remnants-regular 15c 83C
The times., 1899-08-25

Today we shall sell remnants OF
plain and self-colored Black Silks; also
Fancy Novelties. some of which were IQC
T9c a yard. ~
The times., 1899-08-25

Today we shall sell Novelty TafTetas.
Plain Black Taffetas, India, Japs, and
China Silks. and ever so many other duC
kinds which sold as high as &c.,. ~
The times., 1899-08-25

Today we shall sell new Fall Flan-
nelettes, in all the newest patterns &c
The times., 1899-08-25

Today we shall sell remnants of
Fancy silk In black and colors DOC
which sold as high as csc yard. II
The times., 1899-08-25

PHASES OF THE MOON FOR AUGUST.
The times., 1899-08-25

Today We shall sell Fast Black Sateen
REM Re@nanis' in lengths from l to 10 Sc
The times., 1899-08-25

Today we shall sell 32-inch Gibral
tar Percale, in Navy Blue, Cardinal, : &C
The times., 1899-08-25

Today we shall sell new Fancy
Print Remnants-elegant dark styles 5C
The times., 1899-08-25

Today we shall sell White India
Linen that was TO Sc a yard, 3zC
for ....................... oo
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-23
MRS. CHRISTIANA RETFERT.

Yesterdays Hartford Times says:
The news of the death of Mrs. Chris
tiana Reifert, which occurred Tuesday
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. ia
cob Schaefer in New Haven, will be re-
ceived by the Germans of Hartford
with great regret. She was one of the
most respected residents of this city,
and had reached the ripe age of eighty
six years three months. Besides the
daughter above mentioned Mrs. Reifert
leaves three other children, Mrs. II.
Reifert and Mrs. w. Fricke of Chicago
and Mrs. Alfred Traute of this city, She
also had two sons who lost their lives
fighting in the Union army, of whom
their mother had always spoken with
pride Funeral services will be held at
New Haven; burial in Hartford at the
Old North cemetery, upon the arrival
of the HOS a. m. train Thursday.