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The times., 1899-05-17
Small Crowd at The May Festival.

Gonzaga Hall for the benefit of st. Alloy
sius Church was not largely attended, ow-
ing to the inclement weather. There was
no diminution in the endeavors of the
committee having the affair in charge to
make things pleasant, however. and an
enjoyable time was had. The contest as
to popularity of Colonies May and Urell
was the chief attraction. It is yet too
early to predict the result, but the an
nouncement of the winner will be made on
Monday evening, May % after the closing
of the festival. The prize is a valuable
one. being an extensive trip through the
South
The times., 1899-05-17
FrnternnI Evening at Wesley Chapel

The third evening of anniversary exer-
cises at Wesley Chapel Methodist Episco-
pal Church last night was marked by an
interesting meeting in the auditorium of
the edifice. II was known as 'fraternal
evening"" and neighboring churches OF
different denominations invited in, wishing
the historic old church, founded seventy
years ago long life and success. Rev. By
ron Sunderland, formerly pastor of the
First Presbyterian Church. presided. A
series of addresses were delivered by a
number of ministers of other denomna-
tions. including the Rev. Dr. s. H. Greene,
the Rev. DIR. S. NJ. Newman, the Rev. DR..
]. ]. Muir. and Rabbi Stern. Music was
furnished by the Calvary Baptist Church
Quartette with B. Frank Gebest as organ
list and director. mass meeting of young
people will be held tonight
The times., 1899-05-17
Pharmacy Alumni BANQUET.

National College of Pharmacy took place
at the Ebbitt House last night About
forty members. the faculty, and the grad
yates OF 80 discussed an excellent menu
and some clever speeches were made. The
officers of the alumni are: President. Ed
ward A. Duckett; first vice president. Otto
+. WellenreiteT, second vice president.
Harry p. Baker; secretary, Wymond II.
Bradbury; treasurer, Arthur C. Fitch; Gu
rator, Barron r. Franklin; executive COM
mittee, Frank c. Henry A. J. Sheridan.
Arthur c. Fitch, Harry p. Baker.
The times., 1899-05-17
IMPANELING a JURY.
First Days Proceedings In the Trial
of George W. Horton.

George w. Horton was placed on trial
yesterday in Criminal Court No. l for the
murder of Mrs. Jane Nicholson in Armory
Park on June q last. When he appeared
in court the defendant was but poor pic
ture of his former self. He was pale and
baggard, the result of long confinement in
jail. Horton was greeted by his wife and
other relatives who were present at the
proceedings during the day.
There was little or no delay in COM
mencing the impanellng of the Jurors who
are to pass upon the evidence adduced for
and against the prisoner. Justice Cla-
The times., 1899-05-17
The Mortality Record.

Deaths were recorded at the Health Of
fee yesterday as follows: Sarah j. Cor
don, 70 years; jeremiah Baldwin. 70 years
Christina Duvall, 10 years; Priscilla Scott
72 years; Stasia Weems. 20 years; John
d. Barclay, SO years; Mary A. Skidmore,
40 years; Thomas Wilson, 46 years; John
Wheeler, 80 years; Rachel Ware, IA years;
Maggie Sullivan, IL years; Augustus C.
Parker. 10 months; James Henton. days;
James w. Allison. hours; Anna Mar
guerete Hades, 4 hours.
The times., 1899-05-17
We Place
On Sale
Today

200 dozen elegant new Wash
Waists, which were divided into
six separate lots They were
bought like all our goods are
bought-at the lowest possible
cash figures, and will be sold to
our customers ON the same basis.
% dozen fine Figured Lawn Waists, in
pink, blue, black, and white, made with
yoke back, detached collars and
full front; every size; no waist nnc
ever made to sell for soc will 1qi
compare with these ~
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Sentences Imposed.

Emory Wyatt, eolored, charged with
larceny from the person. was yesterday
sentenced by Justice Clabaugh to eleven
months in jail. and John Cochrane, ac-
cused Of housebreaking. to one and one
half years In the penitentiary at Mounds
Vile, w. Va. Both the prisoners pleaded
guilty to the offences charged.
The times., 1899-05-17
Additional privates Appointed.

Harry Hand and Harry Beasley have
been appointed additional privates of po-
lice, the former for duty between Penn
sylvania Avenue and X Street, and Fiji
teenth and Sixteenth Streets northwest
and the latter for duty between Sixteenth
and Eighteenth Streets and Pennsylvania
Avenue and K Street northwest
The times., 1899-05-17
APieasure and a DUTY

I consider IL not only pleasure, bat 4 duty !
owe 70 my neighboFs 10 tell about the wonderful
cure effected in my case by the timely use Of
Chzmberisin's Collie, Cholera. and DiarTloea Rem
edy. J was taken very badly with fux and pro-
cured hottie Of this remedy. few doses OF IL
Effected a permanent cure. take pleasure In rec
ommendng ii 10 Others suffering from that dread
fai disease.-J. W. Lynch. Dorr. W. Va. This
remedy Is sold by Henry Evans. Wholesale and re-
tail, oSs Street northwest, and all druggists
The times., 1899-05-17
Fell From a Moving Train.

Edward Johnson, colored, fell from a
moving freight train en- route to this city
from Quantico yesterday afternoon and
fractured his right leg. He was placed
In oae OF the cars and brought TO this
tity End taken to Freedman's Hospital,
where his Injuries were dressed.
The times., 1899-05-17
Volcanic EruptiOns

Arc grand. but Skin Eruptions rob life Of Joy.
Bucilen's Arniea salse cures them; also Old,
Running, and Ferer Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Fclons,
Corns Warts, Cuts, Bruises Burns, Scalds,
Chapped Hands, ChiIblains, Best Pile cure on
earth. Drives out Pains and Aches. Only Is cents
box Cure guaranteed. Sold by Henry Evans,
Druggist. ass Street.
The times., 1899-05-17
VIII of Robert Mcponald.

The viii of Robert Mcdonald, dated May
c, was filed yesterday for probate Ac-
cording TO its terms the deceased leaves
his entire estate TO his widow, Della Nc
Donald, whom he also names as eyecrIfrix
The times., 1899-05-17
Ask for Havenner's "Domcstic''

Your grocer sells it. It's baked in the palace
bakery Of the Havenner Baking Company, OF the
choicest materias-cean, healthfuI, and deli
cious. None finer in the land
The times., 1899-05-17

40 dozen fine sheer Lawn Waists, white
ground, with neat navy. pink, and red
stripes; made with matched bias yokes,
fly fronts, and finished with pearl buttons;
also plain white. pink. and light blue
e S:a; ss:s :sl . s+;. rs.: ssa .s4s ass 49C
The times., 1899-05-17

Ladies' fine plain white India Iinon
waists, made with full fronts, deep point
ed and square yokes, extra soft sec
finished material; sizes from 80 /1(.
10 ii. Worth "
The times., 1899-05-17

100 dozen finest Sea Island percale and
plain Chambray. with corded fronts and
open-work embroidery; also Scotch madras
in black and colors, in patterns of beauti-
full stripes and checks, made with side
plated back and attached skirt fastener;
detached collars and large pearl nOc
buttons; worth all the way from Q&t
sl50 TO sI-9s.. w
The times., 1899-05-17
Watch for town. Congress Heights, D. G
Granted n Divorce.

Justice Cole yesterday granted Lucy /.
Collins divorce from her husband, Ezra
p. Collins, on the grounds of desertion.
The times., 1899-05-17
|1IILIlllIElIIL|

usUE yn!I Sore Throat, P.mpIss, Copper
nAsL iUU eoloTed Spots. Aches. Old
Sores, Ulcers, in Mouth Hal:
FallinGi Write COOK REMEDY CO., 1851 Ma
sonic Temple. Chicago. Ill. for proofs Of cures.
Capital s5O0,Oo0 Worst eases cured in I5 to IS
days IGO-page book free.
The times., 1899-05-17

nall in 2l5s or write fer a case OF
I'LL liz '.cuimbachef' or export"
Beer. Only si.25, delivered.
Wash Brewery c., 9TH and r
The times., 1899-05-17
IT'S
MUCH
EASIER

TO create a big sale on the right
sort of goods than ii is TO offer a
lot of passe stuff, no matter how
large the assortment may be, or
how low the prices may seem,
they still have that undesirable
stigma of mo good"
The times., 1899-05-17

25 dossx finest French Lappet LawI
Eaists, VIII Bayadere and bias fronts
thDy have the all-over embroidery effect
are ~eTy swell and cool. We are nn<
sGlv you'll not find these goods 4Ei
-ewhere. Actual worth is s1.69. w
The times., 1899-05-17

rs dozen finest AIi-white Dlmity and
Nainsook Waists. with three rows of dain-
ty openwork embroidery, deep pointed
yokes and high standing collars; also
special lot of all-over cluster of tucks ia
eluded in this assortment; CT ne
are equal 10 any s1-9s value ~
in this city. Special price,. " s6O
Second flocr-suit Department.
The times., 1899-03-16
LADY coNTRARY's GOOD RACE.
The Morris Stable Makes Good
Start at New Orleans.


New Orleans. March l5.-The all-scarlet
of Morris stable made its first appearance
in the Lightning Stakes for two-year olds
today. II was carried by Lady Contrary
and brought victory. II was the first time
the youngsters had been asked to go five
furlongs and Lady Contrary ran like a
good filly. She was off in front and was
never headed. winning cleverly by a
length. Additional interest "as felt In the
race. as Alex ID. and DR.. Riddle were meet
ing again. The last time these two met
Jockey TroNler was guilty OF pulling Alex s
bride rein, and Frank Regan claimed that
had it not been for this his colt would
have beaten DR.. Riddle, who won the race.
In today's race DIR. Riddle beat Alex half
dozen lengths A warm one was landed in
the fifth race in Hairpin. Everybody at
the track had him up his sleeve, and COM
mon report had il that he was played in
pool rooms throughout the country. He
opened at threes and was backed 10 even
money. Hairpin won in a canter. Sum
maries:
First race-one mile Elkin, TO ., won :;
School Girl, second; Sadie Levy, third.
Time. 1:i3.
Second race-Selling. seven furlongs.
Phideas. TO /, won; Uhlers. second; Lit
tlesdale, third. Time. 1;3O.
Third race-Selling. mile and seventy
yards Can't -See-Em. 10 2 won Mamie
Davis. second; oNnard, third. Time, l:ia.
Fourth race-Iightning Stakes. five
eighths of mile. Lady Contrary. Z to 10,
won: Johnny J., second; DR.. Riddle third.
Time, 1902 IA
Fifth race-Selling, six furlongs. Hair
pin, to l, won; Nora s., second; Emmett
4. Horn third. Time. lis 1-2.
Sixth race-SiN and half furlongs. Tap
pan, TO l, won; Diggs. second; Borden,
third Time %
The times., 1899-03-16
THE TERRACE MAY SLIDE.
A Complaint From the Garfield Ne
mortal Hospital Dismissed.


Appleton p. Clark, jr.. architect for the
Garfield Memorial Hospital. has complained
to the Commissioners OF the condition Of
the terrace in front of the hospital. In
his letter the architect said that as a result
of the recent blizzard the banks along the
Sherman Avenue front of the Garfield Hos
pital have sloughed off for a distance
of 100 feet or more. In one place quite
a heap has slid down the hill. This ter
race" he says, is creation of the Dis
trict and we request that the District re-
pair the damage. The earth composing this
terrace is slippery clay much mixed with
sand. forming quicksand pockets when wet.
II seems to me it will be necessary 10 adopt
some measure to keep the terrace in shape
when 1t is replaced
Computing Engineer G. B. Hunt has made
a report to the Commissioners, in which
he takes n very different view of the mat
ter He claims to have examined the ter
race without finding its condition danger
Gus. He says the slides are confined en-
tirely to the slope OF the terrace and do not
| encrOach on the road which runs along its
! top. Continuing his report the Computing
Engineer says:
Il must dissent from the writer's opinion
| that the District is in any way obligated
| to maintain this terrace. II is true that
| the District graded the Sherman Avenue
bank OF the hospital property and con-
structed a masonry retaining wall at the
| foot of the slope in consideration of dedi-
cation by the hospital authorities of the
necessary ground to widen Sherman Ave
nue. along the hospitals frontage. | can
not believe, however. that the occurrence
of a slough in the bank which the District
graded should be construed as an occasion
| for additional expenditure. and am quite
| positive that there is no present appropri-
alton that could be applied TO such pur-
| pose"
The times., 1899-03-16
A vouDoo MAN ON TRIAL.
One of Hon. John Sherman's Servants
Appears ms Plaintiff.


John johnson. alias Williams. who was
arrested several days ago on q warrant
alleging theft, was yesterday arraigned
before Judge Scott to answer to seven
charges of larceny. The complainant ap
peared as Sarah Smith. who claims that
the defendant obtained cash from her 10
the amount Of $500 and gold watch by
trickery and false pretence. Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Mullowny appeared Tor the
prosecution and Attorney Kicks for the de-
fence. Policeman Luton was responsible
for the arrest of Johnson.
1t appears that the complainant, who
was employed as servant by former Sec
retary of State Sherman, had trouble with
her sweetheart. Johnson, she says. called
on her and volunteered to restore the
sweetheart and his affections without cost
to the woman. The Smith woman con-
sented to the proposition. When she next
saw johnson he informed her that he had
purchased a vault in New York and had
put her name in it. Johnson explained
that the vault was filed with a gas which
would act on the name TO the extent OF
bringing back the lost sweetheart.
1t appeares that the defendant later rep
resented that the gas had escaped from
the vault and had to be replenished. He
also, il is alleged, made many other repre-
sentations to the woman, all of which
were accompanied by demands for money.
other witnesses testified to the fact that
money had been borrowed from them by
the Smith woman on her statement that
she needed it in order to keep her from
prison.. When put on the stand johnson
testified that the complainant had informed
him that she wanted poison without taste,
so that she could put ii in tea or coffee
to kill two persons known as Paddy and
Josephine Witness had been asked to pro-
cure the poison and on his refusal incurred
the displeasure of the woman. He stated
| that it was for this that he was arrested.
Johnson admitted that he had served time
in the penitentiary for putting spell on
woman. In answer TO a question con-
| cerning the misappropriated watch John
son stated that he had loaned the Smith
woman So on the timepece and she had
afterward given it to him because she did
not have the money to redeem it. He ad-
mitted pawning the watch. The case
will be continued In court this morning.
The times., 1899-03-16
BRoDIE HOLDING OUT.
He May Not Go south with the
Orioles on Nonday.

Baltimore. March 15.-Walter Brodie. the
Baltimore outfelder, announced today that
he has not signed the contract offered for
the coming season and did not believe at
present that he would accompany the
team, who would leave for the South next
Monday. The trouble is, of course. over
salary. ''Ducky" Holmes has a grievance
also and says though the terms offered by
Manager McGraw for the coming season are
satisfactory, he will not sign until his at
torneys' fees for handling the New York
case last season are returned. Manager
McGraw says they will all be on hand to
take the boat next Monday afternoon.
Holmes has been given a raise and Kitson
has had $500 added to the sum for which
he will work next season. No word has yet
been heard from the latter however. nor
from Nops. whose Whereabouts are I'M
known TO the manager. So far he has re-
ceiyed favorable replies from Sheckard,
McGinty. Smith, keister. and O'Brien.
The times., 1899-03-16
Must re Polite.

General Manager Underwood, of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has issued
the following general notice to station
agents and trainmen:
Your especial attention i directed 10 the
treatment Of patrons by cmployc- Of the com.
pany. Complaints have been made from various
sources Of discourtesy to freight and passenger
patrons ON the part OF our agents, or their rep.
rescutatiyes at several Of our stations and also
inattenlion Of conductors and brakeinen tc
properly for the comfort Of passengers.
There should be no cau-, irr such complaints
II is part Of your duty to ses that our patrons
treated At all times with politcncss and
courtesy, not only by yourself but by employes
under your charge. One OF the valuable assets
Of d railroad company is uniform politcncss and
courtesy from all Of its cmpioyes 10 lis patrons
and this capital must not be oucruaohcd upon
II Is proper for Won tn understand that advance
mont does not depend WHOLLY on yOur efficiency
but in other directions also and will he meas
ured il great degree by the treatment accorded
20 patrons.
The times., 1899-03-16

This remedy IS intended especially for coughs,
colds Group, whooping cough, and influenza 1t
has become famous for its cures % these discase,
over a large part Of the civilized world The most
fsjtering testimonials have been received, giving
accounts Of its good works, Of the aggrayatiny and
persistent coughs it has cured Of severe colds
that have yielded promptly to its soothing effects
aud Of the dangerous attacks OF Group it has
cured, often saving the life Of the child. The
extensive Of for whoping cough has shown
that il robs that disease Of all dangerous conse-
quences. Sold by Henry Evans Wholesale and
Retail Druggist, a3s + Street northwest; Con-
neciicut Avenue and S Street northwest, and 1929
Maryland Avenue northeast.
The times., 1899-03-16

ing players had reported and went with
Arthur Irwin TO Hampton: James Mcclure,
Charles Farrell James 2. Casey, Winifred
Mercer, Frank Killen, Edward Dunkle.
Kirtley Baker. William Dineen, Richard
Padden. William Hulen. Arlie Latham.
James F. Slagle John Freeman, John ].
O'Brien. and Jacob Gettman. Harry Davis
will go direct from Philadelphia to the
training grounds.
The times., 1899-03-16
The Young Dewcys.

The Young Deweys have organized for
the season. with the following players
Peake. Daley. Martin, Heany Ruppertis,
Streb, DUNCAN, Finkler. and Telling. They
would like to hear from all teams under
twelve years. on or after March %. Address
challenges 10 John A. Daley. 1902 New Jer-
sey Avenue northwest
The times., 1899-03-16

NOTICE TO PRODUCE DEALERS AND PED
DLERS-Notice is hereby given that on the
3lST DAY OF MARCH. 1899. will expire al! iicen-
ses issued by the District of Columbia TO pro-
tuce dealers and peddlers; all persons engaged IN
these avocations are hereby notified to promptly
renew their licenses in compliance with law.
BY order OF the Commissioners u. {. MATHEW
TRIMBLE Assessor D. G. mhll-bEtNSu
The times., 1899-03-16
AUCTION SALES.
WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO, AactioaeeT.-

A GOOD TWO-STORY FRAME DWELLING, No.
24lG FIFTEENTH STREET NORTHWEST
BY virtue of certain deed OF trust To IIs dated
May 10, 1895, and duly recorded in Liher 2OO7
folio 36l r. seq, Of the land records of the Dis
trct of Columbia, and at the request OF the party
secured thereby. we, the undersigned trustees,
will sell at public auction, in front Of the prem.
ises on MARCH H. 1899, at y CLOCK p NJ
the following described land and premises, sit
nate in the county Of Washington, in the Dis
rrict OF Columbia. and designated being the
north one-half Of lot numbered seventeen 90, in
block eight (s). Meridian Hill. having frontage
of twenty-five feet on Fifteenth Street.
Terms of sale One third OF the purchase money
Maid in cash and the balance in three equal
notes payable in one, two, and three years, with
interest at 6 per cent, payable semi annually, or
al, cash at the option Of the purchaser. deposit
OF 500 required at time Of sale. Terms Of sale
TO be complied with within ten days from day OF
sale otherwise the trustees reserve the right 10
resell the property, at the risk and cost of the
defaulting purchaser after 1--WE days advertise
THOMAS c. TAYLOR,
CHAS. B. CAYWOOD,
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TRUSTEES SALES.

RUSTEES' SALE OF LOT At KENSINGToN
BY virtue OF deed o; trust dated September
l. Isl2 will sell in front OF the premises, at
FIVE O'CLOCK. MONDAY AFTERNOON.
MARCH - 1889. LOT 10. block > IN Heri.inrton
Park, Montgomery county. Md Terms: Cash
within ten days: $50 deposit
PERCY $. FOSTER,
c. b. RliEEM,
mhIt-uI hsa-tt Trustees
The times., 1899-03-16
BLEEDING PILES

And all other forms of this common and
often dangerous disease readily cured
without pain or inconvenience.
Thousands of men and women are af
iicted with some sort of piles. without
either knowing the exact nature of the
trouble. or knowing it, are careless enough
to allow it to run without taking the sim
pie means offered for radical cure.
The failure of salves and ointments 10
permanently cure piles has led many 10
believe the only cure TO be Il surgical OPP
Grafton.
Surgical operations are dangerous to life
and, moreover. not often entirely success
full, and at this time are no longer used by
the best physicians or recommended by
them.
The safest and surest way to cure any
case of piles, whether blind, bleeding or
protruding, is to use the Pyramid Pile
cure, composed of healing vegetable oils.
and absolutely free from mineral poisons
and opiates. The following letter from a
Pittsburg gentleman, a severe sufferer from
bleeding piles, gives some idea of the
prompt effectual character OF this pile
cure. He writes:
| take pleasure writing these few lines
to let you know that | did not sleep for
three months except for short time each
night because of bad case of bleeding
piles. | was down in bed and the doctors
did me no good. good brother tod me
of the Pyramid Pile Cure. and / bought
from my druggist three ffty-cent bottles.
They cured me, and will soon be able TO
go to my work again.
WILLIAM HANDSCHU,
46 St, Cotton Alley,
Below Butter St, Pittsburg, Pa.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is not only the
safest and surest remedy for piles, but is
the best known and most popular. Every
physician and druggist in the country
knows 1t and what it will do.
Send to Pyramid Co, Marshall, Mich,
for little book on cause and cure of piles,
describing all forms of piles and the prop
er treatment.
The Pyramid can be found at all drug
stores at 80 cents per package.
The times., 1899-03-16
Onsy u,,curcroy vonrc,cr
sny "AI'i,Nu'Co ,n,u Counavv MvN1lAuI
Oney -'AN 'oh' AMI
oney No. e1o + Street N w.

MONEY TO LOAN at 4 and "A per cent in sums
OF 81 600 TO $4,000 on d. C. real e,ts.e pay
OF and G per cent mortgages and begin anew;
all transactions conducted with economical con-
sideration for borrowers. WI. II. SAUNDERS &
CO.. li07 St NV. se2i-tt-em
The times., 1899-03-16
Anderson signs with brooklyn.

New York March l5.-President Ebbetts.
Of the Brooklyn Club, announced today
that John Anderson had signed for the
coming season.
The times., 1899-03-16

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLI MBlA-Holding a special term iur
Orphans Court business In estate OF Robert
White, deceased No. s762. Administration dock
ct %.
Application having been made to the Supreme
Court Of the District OF Columbia, holding 4
special ior Orphans Court business. Tor pro
bate Of last will and testament and codcils.
and for letters of administration with the will
annexed said estate, by Selma White and
frederica 4. White, 1t is ordered this nth day
oi March, 1899, that notice is hereby given To
Percy White, Marcus White, Lizzie White, and
Fannie White, and to all Others concerned, to
appear in said court Friday. the 14th day
OF April A. ID. 1880, at 10 o'clock Il. m, to
show cause why such application should not be-
granted. This notice shall he published in the
Washington Law Reporter and Washington
| Times in each OF three successive weeks
before the return day therein mentioned-thc
first publication to be not less than thirty day
| before said return day.
by the Court, A. e. BRADLEY.
| Justice.
J. NOTA Mctill.L.
| Register of Wills.
| Attest:
| ROBINSON WHITE,
| Attorney for Applicants
| mas, ID, %, 80 ap6 10 EN-
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Appointed Bank E,nmiuer


William d. Fraser. of Warsaw, Ind. has
been appointed National Bank Examiner
for the Southern district of Indiana.