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The evening times., 1899-10-26
PENALTIES FOR MooNsHINERs.
Heavy Sentences Inflicted Upon H.
Iicit whisky Makers

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Oct. 26.-Judge
Swayne and District Attorney Vaughan, of
the United States court, have begun a cru
sade against the Illicit liquor traffic in
north Alabama, and by imposing most Sc
we're sentences upon convicted moonshin-
ers hope to put check on the practice,
which is very prevalent in rural districts.
Mr.. Vaughan has received notice from the
Department Of Justice that much longer
terms than have been imposed heretofore
are expected, and the thirty-eight prison.
ers convicted during the past two weeks
were given unusually long terms of i'm
prisonment today.
The average sentence made by Judge
Swayne for a convicted moonshiner is ff-
teen months hard labor in the peniten-
tiary at Columbus, Ohio, and in each case
a fine of S1,Gb was appended. Some of
those convicted of aggravated cases re-
ceived two years with the fine The aver
age sentence heretofore has been only three
or four months in Jail.
George Jones, John Shrader, Tom Woot-
en-, Jen Smith, Ben Garrison, Abe Gam.
Zack Peas, and several other old offenders
were sent up for fifteen months Sidney
Bairden received two years, while VII
liam Hudson, convicted of working in an
Illicit distillery, was sentenced to four
years.
Judge Swayne's action has created a
panic among the moonshiners who are yet
TO be tried
The evening times., 1899-10-26
LIFE SAVED BY SWAMP-RO0T
The Wonderful New Discovery in
Medical Science.
SAMPLE BOTTLE SENT FREE BY MAIL

swamp-Root, discovered by the eminent
kidney and bladder specialist, is wonder
fully successful in promptly curing kid
ney, bladder, and uric acid troubles
Some Of the early symptoms of weak
kidneys are pain or dull ache in the back.
rheumatism. dizziness, headache nervous
ness. catarrh of the bladder, gravel or cal
Gull, hloating, sallow complexion, puffy or
dark circles under the eyes, suppression OF
urine or compelled to pass water often
day and night.
The mild and extraordinary effect of the
famous new discovery, DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, is soon realized 1t stands
the highest for its wonderful cures of the
most distressing cases. II you need a med
icine you should have the best.
Sold by druggists in fifty cent and one
dollar sizes You may have a sample bot
tie of DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-R Root and a
pamphlet that tells all about it including
many of the thousands OF letters received
from sufferers cured. both sent free by
mail. Write DIR. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, n. Y, and please mention that you
read this generous offer in The Washington
Evening Times.
The evening times., 1899-10-26
Badly Hurt I'm a Runaway.

EASTON. Nd, Oct. 26.-A runaway ac-
cident at the lanyard culvert, Easton.
Tuesday. seriously, and, 1t is feared, fatally
injured John Engeman, of Longwood, who
is nearly eighty years old, who had been
for many years in the employ of the late
George R. Goldsborough, of Ashby. He
had couple of two-horse wagon teams
drawing shingles from Easton Point to
Ashby. He was driving one and boy the
other. When approaching lanyard B.idge
both teams got frightened and ran away.
The boy was thrown from his wagon and
stunned, but was not seriously hurt. Mr..
Engeman was thrown also and, becoming
entangled in the harness, was dragged on
the ground until the horses were stopped
by running against tree. Robert Sy-
mons, who lives near byg extricated him,
took him to his house, and ministered to
him until he was able to be taken to his
OWE home.
The evening times., 1899-10-26
Opposing n Town Ordinance.

STANFORD, Conn, Oct 26.-Samuel
Fessenden has brought an action against
the town Of Stamford for permanent in
junction to restrain the selectmen of the
town from carrying out a vote of the last
of tract OF land and the erection of pub
lie horsesheds. Judge Silas Robinson, Of
the superior court, yesterday issued tenn
porary injunction. Together with alleg-
ing damages to his property. Mr.. Fessenden
says that the town OF Stamford has no le-
gal right to purchase property for such a
purpose. There has been a long agitation
for the sheds. Merchants claim there will
be decrease in trade as people from the
up-country districts will go to other towns,
where their horses can be housed
The evening times., 1899-10-26
oPIUM-USING PHYSICIANS.
The Habit Said 10 Be PrevaIen,
Among Medical Men.

The Habit Said 10 Be Prevalent
Among Medical Men.
NEW YORK. Oct. 26.-From G TO 10 per
cent of the physicians in this country are
addicted to morphinism, according 10 the
assertion made yesterday by DR.. T. D..
Crothers, of Hartford. Conn, before the
New York State Medical Association, which
is holding its annual meeting at the Acad-
emy of Medicine.
The doctor sounded a note of warning by
saying that the habit was increasing He
was appointed in 1890 chairman of a COM
mittee TO collect and study statistics of the
prevalence CT alcohol and opium inebriety.
During this interval of nine years a large
number of statistical observations have
been gathered. DR.. Crothers' report de-
clared:
"In a general history of 3,244 physicians
residing in the Eastern and Middle States
and some of the cities of the Western
States 81 per cent were found using spirits
or opium to excess. Six per cent of this
number used morphia openly. Ten per cent
were using opium or other drugs secretly.
AT least 20 per cent used spirits in modera
ton, so called.
cent used opium or morphine and 6 per
cent were secret drug takers These fig
ures show that at least to 10 per cent of
all medical men are opium inebriates- 1t is
a conservative estimate"
The evening times., 1899-10-26
Buildings in Danger of
InundatiOn.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. ga des-
patch has been received here from Browns
vile at the mouth of the Rio Grande River
announcing that the river is on its third
heavy rise this year. inundating vast
areas of land on the Texas and Mexican
sides.
The commander of Fort Brown wired to
the Quarternaster General Of the Depart
ment of Texas, that the Government build
ings are in grave danger and asked for an
emergency appropriation of $500 for the
construction OF Wythe mattresses to save
the buildings. The appropriation was
made and large force of Mexicans are at
work to stay the erosion by the waters. A
contract has just been let fer the construc-
ticn of rock retaining wall for this post.
The evening times., 1899-10-26
THE ARAYAT's RECOVERY.
Good Work in Raising the Sunken
Spanish GunbOat

Good Work in Raising the Sunken
Spanish GunbOat
The Secretary of the Navy today receiv-
ed despatch from Rear Admiral Wat
son at Manila reporting that the Spanish
gunboat Arayat had been raised from the
Pasig River, where she was sunk by the
Spaniards in May, 1898, to prevent her from
falling into Admiral Dewey's possession.
The raising was accomplished by a work.
ing force from the Baltimore under Com
mander Moore. CT the gunba at Helena. Five
small gunboats and an armed scow partici-
pated in the work. The hull, boiler. and
machinery Of the Arayat are in fair con-
dition, Admiral Watson said, but the wood
work had been destroyed by the toredo
worm.
The admiral in his despatch, said that
he was indebted to Lieutenant Franklin,
of the army. for the discovery, which is
taken here to mean that the Arayat was
sunk in an obscure place and located by
Lieutenant Franklin, who has been in COM
mand OF one of the army gunboats. Ad-
miral Watson reported that he would re-
pair the raised vessel and that the COVER
nor was supplying funds, presumably
meaning that Major General Otis was do
ing SO
The evening times., 1899-10-26
An Answer riIed to an Application
for an Injunction.

w. L. Morris and others, officers of
Mount Vernon Local Assembly of Painters,
No. 1898, K. of L.. today filed their answer
to the petition for injunction asked for
some days ago by William NJ. Barr and
others. members of the same organization,
asking the court to restrain the defend
ants from expendng funds for the pur-
chase OF a charter, with a view of affiliat-
ing with District Assembly, No. 66. X. Of l..
The answer. after pointing out the incor-
rect naming of several of the persons des-
ignated as the defendants, enters gen.
eral denial to the allegations set forth by
the complainants.
1t is maintained by the defendants that
they are properly affiliated with District
Assembly. No. Sc, X. of L.. which is now
recognized by the general assembly of the
order Of the Knights of Labor and that
the former is the only authoritative body
through which the national order holds
communication with subordinate assem-
blies in the District.
In this connection it may be stated that
in July 1898, the executive board Of the
order of the Knights Of Labor issued an
order revoking the charter of District AS
sembly, No. 66. In August the latter ap-
pealed to the District courts to restrain
the general officers of the Knights of Labor
from carrying this order into effect, and the
petition was granted. Since that time the
General Assembly, in annual convention
endorsed the action of the executive board,
reyoking the charter of District Assembly,
No. &C.
In June last motion for the dissolution
of the restraining order was filed by the
attorneys for the general officers of the
order. but no action has since been taken.
There. however, appears to be a great di-
yersity Of opinion among the local knights
of Labor in reference to how District AS
sembly, No. &C, will regard the general
order.
The constitution of District Assembly
No. SIS. states that it has full and final ju-
risdiction and is the highest tribunal of
the order of the Knights Of Labor in its
jurisdiction. II alone possesses the power
and authority to make. amend. or repeal
the fundamental laws and regulations of
the order. and to finally decide all contro-
versies arising in the order and to make
amend. or repeal the constitution and gen.
eral laws of the order,
The evening times., 1899-10-26
SPECIAL NOTICEs

OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY OF the District OF
Columbia. 902 Pennsylvania Avenue north
west. Washington. Oct. 16, 1899.
Policy holders are notified that on and
after NOVEMBER I. 1899. the managers
will pay return of savings. in proportion
to the surrender value of each policy, out
OF the savings Of 1898.
One per centum premium charge for In
surance the coming year. Is payable 10 the
company at same time. INSURANCE POL
ICIES MUST BE PRESENTED, that pay
ments may be stamped thereon
This company insureS brick dwellings at
from 81 TO SIPS per 81. 600 OF insurance,
and frame dwellings. without shingie roof.
at from $3.50 TO $3.50 per 81. 900.
Please present your policies early and
avoid the crowd.
By order Of Board of Managers.
l.. PIERCE BOTELER,
s. II. WALKER, Secretary.
President ocI5-f
The evening times., 1899-10-26
4 Grewsome swindIinr scheme

ST. LOUIS. Oct. 2s--Joseph A. Taylor,
a photographic artist, and his wife are
charged with resorting to grewsome meth
DDS TO obtain money. The scheme failed
and now both are detained by Chief of
Detectives Desmond. H. T. Grauffel OF
Dayton, Tayior's half brother. received a
message saying Taylor was dead and ask
ing for $40 to send the body home. The
wife signed the despatch. Instead of the
money an undertaken and a casket came
from Dayton for the removal of the sup
posed corpse. Taylor himself answered the
undertaker's call, and the scheme was then
unearthed-
The evening times., 1899-10-26
2s children in 27 Yenrx.

Mrs. Samuel Wood, of wilkcsbarre, Pa, is the
mother OF the largest family in the United States.
only forty.seven years old, she is the mother
of twenty-five children, twenty of whom are
living. The youngest is only few days old,
and gives promise of being like his brothers and
sisters, hale and hearty. Her children are her
greatest blessing and s;ngulariy enough, they are
all good, obedient children, without the proverbial
black sheep among them. 1t would require nearly
one CASE per- neals of Heurich beer to supply
this famiiysH erery. one of the children drank
beer. HeuricAs beers relished by all mankind
for their delightful Flavor and the soothing effec.
they have en-. the system. Ask for IIcurich's.
drink Heurfchs, and 'phonc six-thirty -four for
Hcurich's.
The evening times., 1899-10-26
ESCAPE OF A PRISONER.
Robert Morgan Gets Away From tn,
WOrkhouse

Robert Morgan, thirty-seven years o!
age, who was under sentence at the wo.k k
house, escaped from the changing while
at work on the commons at Seventeenth
and B Streets northeast some time this
morning. At late hour the guards from
the workhouse and the pohc, were sco1r-
ing the territory in the neighborhooi CT
the workhouse. but had not succeeded in
recapturing Morgan.
1t is thought the man took refuge in the
swamp back of the workhouse. and es-
capped along the shores of the Eastern
Branch. He was not seen to escape. but
slipped away, it is thought, shorty after
the chaingang left the workhouse at 7:3O
o'clock. The man was not missed unit {
o'clock, when the alarm was sounsei.
Morgan. who is attired in prison garb
is described as five feet seven inches in
height. with dark complexion aud beard.
The evening times., 1899-10-26
Serious Charges Against woman.

WILMINGTON, DEL, Oct. 26.-The grand
jury of Kent county yesterday found an
indictment agains: Nora David, a young
woman. charged with assaulting and rob-
bing Amos A. Watson, former enrolling
clerk of the House OF Representatives. Tho
allegation is that the woman sandbagged
Watson on a street in Dover last May, and
robbed him of over $500.
The evening times., 1899-10-26
IN MEMORIAM.

In memory Of our dear father. JOHN Nee ABE,
who died one year ago today October &c. 1sgs.
I'VE miss thee from home father; we miss
thee from thy place.
\ shadow Ger our life Is cast we miss the sun
shine Of thy face.
We miss thy kind and willing hand, thy fond
and earnest care,
Our home is dark without thee, We miss thee
everywhere"
''Gone, but not forgotten"
1t BY HIS DAUGHTERS
The evening times., 1899-10-26
Secretary Hays Reception,

The Secretary of State held his weekly
reception to the foreign diplomats in
Washington today. The Spanish Minister
was the first caller. He was followed by
the Mexican Ambassador, and later a num-
ber of the representatives OF the South and
Central American governments called.
The evening times., 1899-10-26
Sir Henry Irving Arrives.

NEW YORK, Oct 2s.-Among the pas
sengers who arrived this morning by the
steamship Marquette from London were
Sir Henry Irving and his company, COM
prising ffty-six persons, among whom
were Miss Ellen Terry, Mr. Bramstoker,
Miss Ethel Clark, Frank Tyars, Lawrence
Irving, and Miss Esther Crabbe.
The evening times., 1899-10-26
THE FAT MEMS CHIEF DEAD.
John Mcdonald as Active and Kind
He Was Big.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Oct. 26.-John Nc
Donald. President of the Fat Mems Asso-
citation, died suddenly of pneumonia Tues
day night at his home at Brookfeld juno
tion. For several years he was an officer
and one of the most jovial spirits of the
fat mems organization, and was known
far and wide as being big-bodied and big
hearted.
He weighed AL pounds. but was as ac-
tive as lad of sixteen, and at one of the
annual clambakes of the Fat Mems Asso-
citation he won a solid silver loving cup
by finishing first in a 200-yard race. in
which several tons of fat men competed
Mr.. Mcdonald figured in Connecticut
State politics to some extent. He was one
of the most popular men in the region of
the State in which he lived
The evening times., 1899-10-26
SOLDIERS BEGGING FOR FOOD.
A PitiabIe Spectacle Reported From
Ogden. Utah.


OGDEN. Utah, Oct. 26.-ogden yester-
day witnessed the spectacle of United
States soldiers begging in the streets for
something to eat They were members of
the Forty-sixth United States Volunteer
Infantry. and the regiment came from
South Framingham. Mass, in command of
Colonel Schuyler. Many of the boys were
pale and sickly looking. They complained
greatly of the food they were receiving and
begged citizens for something palatable
Money and provisions were freely contrib
uted.
One of the boys, who had been a regu-
lar soldier, said he wished he was regu-
lar now, adding that the Government never
treated the regular soldiers as he had been
treated this trip. The troops were going
west over the Southern Pacific. There have
been a number of desertions since it start
ed for Manila.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

"HECHTS' GREATER STORES"
9 to 10.

Ladies' untrimmed felt hats; in all
variety of colors; some only slightly
damaged; instead of SIPS, for 15c.
The evening times., 1899-10-26
a Frightful BIunder

VIII often cause a horrible Burn Scald. Cut,
or Bruise- Bucklen's Arnica Salye, the best in
the world, viii kill the pain and promptly hex.
it. Cures Old Sores, Fever Sores. Ulcers, Boils,
fcions, Corrs, all Skin EruptioBs. Best Pile
cure on earth. Oriy % cents box Cure guar
an.ced- Sold by Henry Evans. Druggist. 93S
Street
The evening times., 1899-10-26

Boys suits. in vestie styles; sizes
to 5 years; blue, black. and fancy chew
lot: and double breasted styles. in sizes
to 10, of the same colorings as the
vestie suits: that can't be bought else
where for less than IS; to go this hour
for 81 40 q suit
The evening times., 1899-10-26
DIED..

DRISCoLL-on Wednesday. October .. 1879,
MARY AGNES, beloved daughter of Daniel A.
Driscoll, seed twenty-one years and ten months
Funeral from her parents residence 1903
Seventh Street northwest. on Friday morning, at
O'Clock. Requiem mass at the immaculate Con-
ception Church Friends and relatives invited to
attend II
The evening times., 1899-10-26

72 pairs of children's dongola button
shoes; sizes 6 to 8; instead of 40c
pair; this hour only &c.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

Golf capes made of plaid back cloak
ing, in brown and gray mixture, tan
and blue. with the Spanish fiounces
and hood, instead Of $40. for $5.98.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

Newest plaid dress goods for fall
wear; double width size; in exquisite
combinations; regularly sold from 121sc
to 15c yard, this hour only 9Bc.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

White Shaker flannel that usually
sells for &c yard :: to go this hour for
8 1-2c.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

Apron gingham of good quality; as
sorted checks; regularly sold for SC
yard; to GO for 7-Sc.
The evening times., 1899-10-26
10 to H..
CONTINUED.

Dressmakers' cambrics; best quality;
retails for sc yard, to go for 7se.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

&c pairs of ladies' dongola button
shoes: sizes 1-2 to 4 1-2; never sold
for less than s1.50. TO go for 79c.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

Percaline. good quality, full size;
this hour, only 3-4c yard.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

Ladies' black shoe dressing. 1c bot
tie instead Of 10c.
The evening times., 1899-10-26
TO CURE La GRIPPE IN TWO DAYS

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All drug
gists refund the money il it fails to cure. 2 W
Groves signature Is on each box. 25c.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

Plain and plaid grey leno for skirt
innerlining. 1c per yard.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

Unbleached sheeting muslin: 9-4
size: heavy quality; 10 7-Sc instead of
16c.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

Imitation stone marten neck scarfs;
trimmed with eight tails; for $2.9S.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

Ladies' all wool black and blue serge
skirts, this hour reduced to $1.9S.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

5-foot curtain poles; cherry, walnut,
and oak finish; with complete set OF
brass fixtures, for IL LIE.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

Mems random hose. all sizes that al
ways sell for 10c, for this hour only
Lee a pair.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

Ladies' turbans, made and trimmed
in siIk-stitched felt and quill; instead
of $3.4S, for $1.9S.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

Boys all-wool Washington Mills blue
cheviot suits, yestie style; trimmed
with soutaehe braid and splendidly Gin
ed; generally retailed for $3.50, to go
for $2.9S.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

Boys golf caps: all wool; blue mixed
cheviots and cashmeres; mostly all OF
them are silk lined; usually sold for
35c and SOC, to go for only 19c
The evening times., 1899-10-26

Boys pleated flannel waists. in diff
ferent shades; many Of them all wool,
for 23c.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

Cream curtain scrim; 36 inches
wide; desirable patterns; suitable for
curtains, to go for Use yard.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

Ladies' untrimmed felt hats, in all
colors and black; the most desirable
shapes; usually sold for CSC; to go this
hour for 49c.
The evening times., 1899-10-26
3 to 4.

~ w
Boys corduroy knee pants. this hour
39c.
Boys blue kersey REFERS; in sizes
to g. all wool; with extra large pearl
buttons and plaid wool lining. for
s3.9S.
Boys century cloth shirt waists, for
1219c.
Figured black briiliantine skirts this
hour only CSC.
Lot OF ladies' suits; consisting OF
homespuns, Venetians. etc. in tight
fitting and REFER styles; this hour
marked down to s12-5o.
Silk taffeta underskirts: in all col
ors; full width and ruffies; worth from
$3.50 to ST. TO go for si.9S-
Kersey coats in tan and castor; in
the latest effects of stitching for this
hour $3.50.
Mems box calf and tan Russia; sole
shoes; worth $3.50 10 go for s1.49.
Imported corduroy; in mode. new
blue, slate. Hunters castor. myrtle and
black; 27inch kind; that is positively
worth 81, TO go for 49c yard.
Longcloth-12 yards of it that usu-
ally sells for s1.25-reduced to Csc for
this hour.
Ladies' trimmed hats in large. small.
and medium shapes; the regular s5-9S
sort to go for only s3.49.
Bed comforts: large bed size; in
beautiful designs and colors: instead
of 7Sc. for 59c.
California blankets. full double bed
size, in white, with desirable borders
of pink, blue and red; that sell else
where for 81, to go for $3.50
White or grey corsets. long and med
lum lengths; this hour only 39c.
Mems dog skin gloyes-made by Ad-
ler-ali sizes-never sold for less than
81, to go for 59c.
Ladies' and misses "Oneita' union
suits-no better made-ali sizes-regu-
lar 75c value, for 44c
10c bottle ammonia, for 214c.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

Bead elastic belts; all sizes and
styles; regular 6sc and 75c values; for
44c.
The evening times., 1899-10-26
II to ~.

Black gros grain silk: guaranteed all
silk: excellent quality; never sold for
less than 69c yard; to go for 49c.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

Oilcloth mats. extra heavy quality;
different styles; in animal designs, only
19c each.
The evening times., 1899-10-26
to 2.

Boys wool knee pants, for this hour
only, 19c.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

Boys covert cloth top coats, worth
81, to go for S2.9S.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

Boys soc all-wool knee pants, some
with double seat and knees, to go for
3Sc. :.
The evening times., 1899-10-26

Ladies' muslin drawers; deeply hem
med and tucked, for only 12c.
The evening times., 1899-10-26
Mems coats, 81.

Lot of mems medium weight all
wool separate coats OF woolen cas-
simeres and cheyiots: suitable for
Office wear. They are broken from
suits which sold up to $3.50. and go
for a dollar.
The evening times., 1899-10-26
II to u.
CONTINUED.

500 yards of trimming braid; various
colors; usually sells for &c yard; for