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The evening times., 1899-11-08
A REAL OLIVER TWIST.
Charles Vincent Trained TO Rob b
Older Thieves.

Charles Vincent Trained TO Rob by
Older Thieves.
NEW YORK, Nov. S.-After a most re-
markable experience among thieves, beg
gars, and thugs in New York since last
spring, when he was brought here from
his home in Altoona, Pa, by three
crooks, who wanted him to learn to do
their stealing for them, fourteen-year-
old Charles Vincent has been recovered by
Gerry Society agents, who found him
with ''Blinky BILL a blind beggar, at
81 Chrystie Street. The boy said he
had come to know nearly all the beg
gars Of New York. He is really tai
ented musician, for one of his years,
and sometimes he went around with the
beggars and played the piano, the beg
gars passing around the hat and dividing
with him the amounts collected.
Charley said his father was a theatri-
cal man, on the road, and his mother
was dead. So he was easily persuaded to
run away from home and come to the
metropolis to ''see the sights" and he
had seen them, from almost every stand
point.
When the Coney Island season closed
he came over to Manhattan and earned a
little money in thieves dens by playing
on a rattletrap piano in the early morn
ing, when the thieves gathered to divide
their booty. By and by he went up
the line" playing the piano in the Bowery
resorts, being chased from one to the
other by divekeepers who were afraid Of
having him around. for fear they might get
int trouble with the authorities.
In some Of the resorts. he said he had
collected as much as $40 in a night by
passing his hat around, but he was rob-
bed frequently and almost Immediately
after collecting any sum above $40.
Once he had $50 sewed in the lining of
his coat. but he confided the fact to a
thief who had just been released from
Sing Sing. and the man stole his coat. He
knew most of the women who are seen
on the Bowery after midnight, the boy
said, and often loaned money to them.
charging 81 week interest on $40 loan,
but he had refused to steal.
The boys grandfather is wealthy, and
resides at Paterson, n. ]. 1t was sup
posed by Charley's father and friends.
after he disappeared from home last
spring, that he had met with death in some
mysterious manner, and they would never
see him again,
The evening times., 1899-11-08
The Foxy Husband and His Equally
Knowing Wife.
(From the Cleveland Plain Desle

tFrCm the Cleveland Plain Dealer.)
The host looked at his guest
Come down in the basement" he said.
with a slight wink. II want TO show you
my furnace"
The hostess glanced up with a queer lit
tie smile.
Mr. Stiverson is quite daft about his
furnace. Mr.. Joliyboy,' she said. I've no
doubt he'll have you down there every time
he opens damper."
The host turned away and choked slight
ly, and then they stepped down the stairs
together.
Mr.. Stiverson went straight to the fur
mace room and reaching above the bricked
in heater pulled down a squat black bottle
and small glass. He filled the latter.
Here's to the furnace" he said with a
hoarse chuckle, as he passed the glass to
his guest. Have to be a little careful,
you know, on account Of the old lady. Best
woman in the world. of course, but preju-
diced. How's that" The guest gulped
and took down the contents of the glass.
Now, what would you call that?"
WELL" replied the visitor, with horri-
BILE grimance. ito be frank with you, l
would call it a mighty good sample of
spoiled cider vinegar" 7rs.,I ~
"Eh! WHAT" And the host hastily
poured out a glass and took mouthful.
''Wow-w-w! So 1t is. Hang it all, the
old lady has discovered the hiding place!
Wonder what in. thunder she did with the
real stuff? Heavens! what a contemplate
trick! Let's go up stirs. 'ts Aud they went.
How did Mr.. Jollyboy like the fur
nace?" enquired the hostess as she look
ed up with pleasant smile.
The acidulated guest did his best to call
up smile IN return.
Its a splendid furnish-I should say
furnace" he remarked. 'I don't think
ever saw one with better appointments
"And on top, too?" queried the hostess
sweetly. Then she pointed to the open reg
lister at her feet. -D-
Its quite wonderful" she added, ''how
distinctly the sound of voices in the fur
mace room below comes up through the
register. could hear every word you
said,"
Then she laughed softly.
But the men made No comment.
The evening times., 1899-11-08
SENT FREE TO MEN,.
Geo B. Wright Was Restored to Health and Makes Gen
erous Offer to Every Sufferer FRI Lost Manhood.

case to every reader of The Times who 70
suffering today. All who will write him
letter asking for a copy Of the prescription
will receive ii by return mail free OF any
charge whatever.
Mr.. Wright says no one can appreciate
the horrors of lost manhood except he has
suffered them. No one can help such SUI
ferers unless he knows cure and has him
self been restored to full manhood. Mr..
Wright's case was an extreme case. He
suffered for many years. He saw his physi-
cal powers go from him as the result OF in
sidious disease until he was reduced to a
condition of senility and the best doctors
in the country gave him up to die.
He asserts that his ten years suffering.
both mentally and physically, was turned
to unbounded JOY in a single night through
"a rare combination of medicines that liter
ally made him young again. 1t is the pre-
scription of this discovery that his enthu-
siasm leads him to offer free to any man.
young or old, who feels that his animation
or the fire of ambition. has left him and
needs something that will not only brace
him up and enable him to be prepared for
any undertaking which may present itself.
but will restore the parts to their original
size and vigor.
There is no question but what in his in
dividual case the results were just as de-
scribed, and it seems quite probable that
any man who believes himself to be weak
may profit by sending for this free pre-
scription. Many people wonder how he can
afford to send this prescription free, but 1t
costs him little to do SO. and he feels
philanthropic interest in giving weak men
an opportunity to cure themselves.
A request to G. B. Wright. music dealer.
box 1245, Marshall, Mich, for his free pre-
scription will be promptly and privately
complied with by return mail.
The evening times., 1899-11-08
sPuRNED BY HIS DAUGHTER.
The Late Leland Stanford'n Niece Ig-
nOres Her Father In COurt.

The Late Leland stanfori's Niece IE-
nOres Her Father in Court.
NEW YORK. Nov. S.-More testimony
was taken yesterday in the Essex county
orphans court in Newark In the contest
over the will of Philip W. Stanford. The
appellant is the testator's father. Asa P.
Stanford. brother of the late Leland
Stanford, the former governor. United
States Senator, and multi millionaire of
California. Several witnesses were heard.
including Asa p. Stanford, who alleges
that another will was made.
While he was on the stand his daughter,
Miss Mary f. Stanford. entered the court
room. She was handsomely dressed and
took seat beside Mrs. Stanford. her
brothers widow. to whom her brother left
his entire estate OF about 100000. and
against whom her father Is fighting. She
is a middle-aged woman.
When her father had finished his testi-
mony he left the witness chair, and, walk
ing toward her, was about to greet her
pleasantly, when she threw her hands be-
fore her face. and waving him off. ex-
claimed:
Don't speak to me,'
Everyone within sight and hearing was
surprised, and Mr.. Stanford was so taken
aback that he seemed unable to move or
speak for a few seconds. Then he reSeat-
ed few PAGES, and, looking his daughter
sauarely in the face, said, in voice chok
ing with emotion:
"oh. my daughter. so you, too, have
turned against me for that woman. He
sank into chair. covered his face with
his hands and wept. After the stir which
had been created by the incident had sub
sided the lawyers went on with the taking
Of the testimony. s-f- 81 -,t. -e1
Miss Stanford took the stand merely to
identify some letters, the contents Of which
were not made public. On cross-examina-
tion she refused to tell her place of resi-
dence. and Immediately after giving her
testimony she left the courtroom.
The evening times., 1899-11-08
RICHES FOR A WORKING GIRL.
Sold One of Her Mining Claims for
$4,000.
(From the Denver ReprblicaD)

(From the Denver Republican,
Miss Abbic Eastman. OF Phoenix, Ariz..
fought with genuine American pluck
against straitened circumstances. but
she is now financially independent Yes
terday at local hotel. where she was a
guest. she told the story Of how ten days
ago one OF her copper claims netted her
S45. 900. Miss Eastman is only twenty
eight years old. She has always worked
for a living. But nature has given her
much energy and a strong wi !. and when
three years ago her uncle left her fve
copper claims in Arizona, not far from
Phoenix, she visited her Claims to learn
the value of her Inheritance.
She consulted lawyer. He told me"
said she yesterday. that the claims look-
ed promising, but that in order TO hold
them certain sum OF money would be re-
quired every month. Then l considered
where that money was TO come from as
l had none of my own. So after failing to
find any other solution, | resolved 10 ge.
employment In a hotel. When I told the
lawyer what / intended doing. and how
meant to set aside every cent that could
be spared from my wages. in order to de-
velop the claims, he said he admired my
determination but wondered whether
should stick to it. But it has finally come
out all right. and | guess now | shall be
able TO live without working so hard
After the conference with her lawyer.
Miss Eastman lost no time in getting a
position, and spent her savings to hold her
claims. The money came a little at
time. but the work progressed slowly
Miss Eastman has a pleasant face, dark
eyes. and prepossessing manners. Among
the hotels at which she was employed was
the Hotel Green, Pasadena Cal, and this
summer at the Hotel Colorado. Glenwood
Springs. The guests never suspected that
the girl working at the hotel had for
tune in sight.
Just before the sale Of a claim for $A5.-
900, when more correspondence than usual
was necessary. it leaked out at Glenwood
Springs that Miss Eastman was soon to
come into considerable money. Simultan-
eously. 1t is said. a suitor appeared, but
the shrewd business woman knew q thing
or two. The enterprising young man got
no encouragement.
Finally the deal was closed. and with
large credit there were those who expected
to see the young woman's head turned. But
they were badly mistaken. Her dresses
we're exceedingly modest. Miss Eastman
was in Denver yesterday on her way to
Phoenix, where the rest of her copper
claims are located. Her plans for the
winter are not yet announced, except on
one point-she will not have to work as
she did last winter.
The evening times., 1899-11-08
CASH AvERTs BLooDsHED.
An Irate Father Settles With His
Daughters EIOpinR Companion.

DERBY, Conn.,. Nov. S.-A ten
dollar bill probably prevented
bloodshed in Ansonia yesterday.
An early train brought Peter Bard,
of Westfeld, Mass, in search of Mrs. Mar
garet Ryan. his daughter who had left her
home in Westfeld with Fred Snyder, TAX
ing her little daughter with her. Bard
sought the aid of the Ansonia police, and
after several hours search the elopers were
found. They had assumed the name Of
Clark
Bard was armed with a revolver, and
after threatening to shoot Snyder. attempt
ed to assault him, but was restrained by
the police. s.-s
See here, Mr.. Bard" Snyder then said
I'VE can settle this in a friendly way.
will pay you for the trouble you have been
put to and give up the woman
mo you won't Mrs. Ryan interposed
but the old man grasped at the suggestion
of money and demanded s25.
Snyder protested that he had only ten
dollar bill and little change. Bard took
the bill and departed for home, taking the
weeping woman with him. Later Snyder
left town, but his destination was not
known.
The evening times., 1899-11-08
-sffH - p'rNf' f
James r eed Injured

Mr.. James Reed struck his leg, against n
cake Of ice in such a manner as to bruise
It severely. 1t became very much swollen.
and panied him SO badly that he could NOT
walk without the aid of cr,itchss. He was
treated by physicians. also used several
kinds of liniment and two and a half
gallons Of whisky in bathing 1t. but nothing
gave any relief until he began using Cham
berlain's Pain Balm This effected almost
a complete cure in weeks time. and he
believes that. had he not used this remedy
his leg would have had. to- be amputsted
Mr.. Reed is one OF the leading merchants
Of Clay Court House. w. Va.aiPain Balm
is unequaled for sprains. bruises, and rheu,
matism. For sale by Henry Evans Whole
sale and Retail Druggist. and aIl. drug.
gists.
The evening times., 1899-11-08
TEE cH1cAaQ PAWNsHoP.
4 Lively Day I'm fhe,i Windy City's
Manicipal Loan ONCE.

Manicipal LOann ONCE.
CHICAGO. Nov. s.-i'rhe,a;frst Gay of the
Municipal Pawnshop was busy one. Last
evening the safe contained, 5000 worth of
silverware and jewelry. upon which $500
had been loaned. There were 400 applicants.
sever1y-f of whom negotiated loans.
The largest loan was 800. obtained on
diamond earring, and the lowest was 81 Oh
a watch. for which cents interest was
paid. Interest is per cent a month, with
an additional charge of 1-2 per cent for
storage and insurance.
The first applicant was a woman who IL
janitress in the city hall. She offered
diamond brooch in pledge and received q
loan of $15. She said she had been waiting
two months for the opening Of the institu-
tion. The next person at the window was
a callow youth, who presented long, old
fashioned gold watch chain He wanted $iO
on it, but Assistant Manager Isaac Neides
told him that IS was all he could give him.
A sensation was caused in the morning
by the entry of five policemen in single
file. The policemen made no. .beiligerent
moves, but asked loans on their salaries
That was a new proposition for the mana
gers, and the officers were told to come
again when the matter had been invests
gated. -
"A municipal pawnshop ought TO loan
money to municipal officers" argued one OF
the policemen. An arrangement Will be
made with Comptroller Kerfoot whereby
city employees could be accommodated with
loans on security Of their pay. Two hun
dred Of them made applications during the
day.
AS crowd the applicants presented
motley appearance. Several meD stated
that they were brokers and brought notes
as collateral. They said that the low rate
Of interest was attractive, but the managers
are allowed to accept nothing but teweiry
and silyerware as pledges. The society is
capitalized at $4,000. and an increase in
this amount Will be granted in three
months. The highest amount loaned 10
on eperson is $3.50.
The evening times., 1899-11-08
Cast m. Vote .nd Dted.

NEW YORK, Noy. ga. minute after
Frank Frame had east his ballot in the
polling place at No. 7s Boerum Street, VIII
Iiamsburg, yesterday afternoon he dropped
dead on the sidewalk. Frame was retired
tailor. ffty-three years old. and lived with
his family at No. 81 Boerum" Street.. He
was well known in that section Of the bor-
ough, and had apparently always been in
good health. Dr. Keller. of St. Katharine's
Hospital, gave it as his opinion that ex-
citement had brought on heart trouble.
The evening times., 1899-11-08
.rNL. . 90 tllit. $40
No Right to UgIineSS.

The woman who is lovely in face, form, and
temper will always have friends, but one who
would be attractive must keep her health. II
she is weak, sickly, and all rtn down, she will
be nervous and irritable. II she has constipation
or kidney trouble. her impure blood will cause
pimples blotches, skin eruptions, and wretched
complexion. Electric Bitters is the best medicine
in the world to regulate stomach, liver, and kid
neys, and to purify the blood 1t gives strong
nerves, bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin, rich
complexion. II will make . Eood-iooicing. charm.
ing woman Of rundown invalid. Only SO cents,
st Henry Evans Drug Store. ess p Street.
The evening times., 1899-11-08
BUILDINGS FOR CASH.
The Confessfon of an Incendiary in
Minnes0ta.

DULUTH, Mimi. Nov. S.-There was a
sensation in the district court yesterday
when Hiram Rhodes went on the stand in
civil case and testified that he had set
fire to numerous buildings for money.
The case was that of Rosenboom VS..
Howard and Haynie and John G. Howard
to collect money due. The firm was in
the dry goods business, and failed five years
ago. Rhodes was a clerk In the store.
He swore he set fire to the store at the
instigation Of the Howards, who agreed
to pay him $500, and double it in case of a
total loss. He said he had previously set
fire to six dwellings owned by the How
ards, being assisted by Edward Howard.
John G. Howard denied the story, but de-
clared that Rhodes fired the store, being
hired to do SO by Haynje.
The evening times., 1899-11-08
A PREACHER BECOMES INSANE.

He Tries to Throw Himseh I'm Front
of Train.
NEW YORK, Nov. s.-The sequel to the
collapse in the pulpit on Sunday Of the Rev.
Acton C. Civil, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal Church Of Mount Kisco, came
yesterday when melaneholias changed to
acute mania. Mr.. Civil was placed under
restraint, awaiting removal to an asy-
lum. -
The congregation had assembled for SER
vice on Sunday when Mr.. Civil. mounting
the pulpit. declared that he would not
preach or administer the sacrament
You ask why" he cried. '.Tll tell you
it is because am unft to perform the
sacred Offices h.
Those who know Dr. Civil best at once
realized that his mind had broken under
the strain OF overwork.
Walters Lipman, one Of the church trus-
tees, called yesterday at the parsonage with
his carriage and invited Mr. Civil to go out
for ride They had reached the outskirts
OF the town; the railroad lines were doz-
en- yards away, and a train was approach
ing, when Mr. Civil jumped from the car
rage and ran to the track, throwing him
self across the rails.
Then followed fierce handto- hand
struggle. Mr.. Civill's grip was on the
throat OF the man who was trying TO save
him. and in the supreme moment when 1t
seemed as if both were to be lost patrol
man ran up and helped drag the demented
preacher from the rails.
The evening times., 1899-11-08
GossI1 OF THE .GRIDIRoN.

The local football teams have been pre-
pairing for the coming battles to be fought
on Saturday afternoon. AS the weather has
been considerably cooler than in the early
part of the season the players have been
gaining flesh, and are in much better
condition than they were last week.
The evening times., 1899-11-08

Gratitude is one of the noblest impulses
of the human heart, and in few instances
has this fine quality been so conspicuously
eNemplified as in the case of George b.
Wright of Marshall.
The evening times., 1899-11-08

Thousands Of voices call for Heurich's. The
reason for this is that Maerzen, Senate, and
Lager are brewed from the best malt and hops
and are Of proper age. Phone asl, Arlington
bottling Co., for case or call for Heurichs
at all leading hotels and restaur.nts
The evening times., 1899-11-08

From INC Nlucago -Ir1bune.1
"Have you made any arrangements for adver.
tising the library .yet?' enquired one Of the
donors.
mot on a business basis replied the member
of the board Of directors, "but we have decided
not to admit Kipling's works."
The evening times., 1899-11-08
Money to Loan

yor are in need Of money. desire to In
form you OF method. We secure you
cost than ever before and below the rate Of any
ether COMPANY ia the city. You pay in full
at any time after the loan is secured and 1t will
only cos. you for tuch time as you have had the
money Our business is strictly private, and all
applications gre treated confdentially. II you
have loan With any other concern you can
cure loan through TO pay it and get more
money Z desired. II will pay you to call and see
US before going elsewhere. We ready at any
and all times during office hours to give niorrna-
tion concerning business methods. and you
will receive courteous treatment.
CAPITAL LOAN GUARANTEE CO.,
apI3-tf COZ ST. n W
The evening times., 1899-11-08

The Young Mems Christian Association
team took their usual practice yesterday
afternoon paying particular attention to
end defensive work. The team is playing
fast ball and in all-round work has i'm
proved greatly.
The evening times., 1899-11-08

Fixes Date for the Worlds Ending.
LA PORTE, Ind, Nov. S.-Mrs. Anna Ell
berson, of st. Joseph county. in this State
predicts that the world will come to an end
on February ], 1900. She is now devoting
her energy 10 the circulation of tracts call
ing upon people to prepare for the end.
Mrs. Elbefson says that news of the worlds
approaching end was received by her a
number of months ago.
The evening times., 1899-11-08

On Saturday afternoon the Young Mems
Christian Association team will play the
eleven of the Druid Athletic Club of Balti-
more on the Associations grounds.
The evening times., 1899-11-08

End running, double and long passes,
and number of tricky plays made up the
afternoon practice at Georgetown yester-
day. The varsity team is in excellent con-
dition and great work is expected of them
in Saturdays game. Manager Smith,
of the Georgetown team, has written to the
Carlisle. Lehigh, and the University Of
North Carolina teams for a game on Sat-
urday. AT the present time it is not known
which Of these teams will play here.
The Gallaudet boys are anxious to get
another game with Georgetown bit it is
not at all likely that the varsity will risk
their necks against team that they know
is likely to beat them ---- .s---
. Gallaudet had game scheduled with the
Johns Hopkins team for Saturday Yester-
day Manager Norris received note from
the Baltfmorians stating that it would
be impossible for them to play in Washing
ton Saturday. 1t is possible that another
game with Hopkins will be arranged later
on in the season.
The evening times., 1899-11-08
The 50 Days" Cure

(tor nen) leads al remedies ia this city; q
prompt and permanent cure or no charge. Con
nltation free. DIR. NcKEEHAE. SIG l2th ct.
NV Once hours, all day. till p. m. Sundays
inciuded.) ocl9-29t
The evening times., 1899-11-08
Arnl and npwards made
i A40S M NIU1 on FURHITUR..
PIANOS, HORyES,

Wagons, etc, at lowest rates and on the day
you apply W, are Ioaning on the Building q
Loan Association plan, which makes the cost OF
carrying loans much less than you pay else.
where and allows you TO pay it OF ii any sized
notes ycu desire. running from one to twelve
months. You only pay for the use Of money for
the length Of time you carry II. ii you have Q
loan with some other company we will pay it
on and advance you more money IL desired Rates
cheerfuIly given and cost TO you unless loan
is made Loans made anywhere in the District
Car and get rates. Front roor, first door. Sci
entihc American Building.
National Mortgage Loan Co.
625 r Street ". W.
MONEY TO LOAN ON APPROVED CoLLAT-
ERAL-No delay. CHARLES A. BAKER,
Rooms 40 and a, Aetzerott Building, lilo st.
jel2-tf
MONEY TO LOAN at 81. ~. Z. and AZ per
cent, in sums Of $i,00o to $4,000 on D. c.
real estate; pay OF and per cent mortgages
and begin anew; all transactions conducted with
economical consideration for borrower WM- H.
SAUNDERS CO., l407 st. NV. jy1-tf-em
MONEY loaned sslaried people and retail mer-
chants upon their own names, without Sc
curity; easy psyments- T0LMAN, Room as sos-
elI @ q oc22-1y
The evening times., 1899-11-08
Casual Advertising.

Then she laughed softly.
But the men made no comment.