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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
TRYING TO ESCAPE HANGING.
CIifYOrd's Case Before the Highest
Court for the Third Time.

Edward Clifford is for the third time an
appellant to the Supreme Court of the
United States in an effort to escape punish
ment for a capital crime. The case pre-
sents an unusual record of litigation, and
is probably unequaled in the history OF the
court.
Clifford was a railroad employe n Jer-
sey City. who was discharged for drunken
ness in March. 1895. On the 9TH OF that
aonth he shot and killed William G. Wat
son, the superintendent who had discharg
/ ed him. On June u of the same year he
was convicted of murder and sentenced to
be hanged September II. 1896. The judg
ment of the Court of Oyer and Terminer
of Hudson county was affirmed by the Su-
preme Court and the Court of Errors and
Appeals of the State of New Jersey. In ad-
dtion to these proceedings for review on
writ of error in the State courts, applica-
tions for a new trial. for a mandamus to
amend the record, proceedings on habeas
corpus and in certiorari, and writ of error
therein. and an enquiry into the alleged in
sanity of Clifford have all been heard in
the New Jersey courts and decided ad-
versely TO him.
In March, 1885, Clifford applied to Judge
Kirkpatrick of the District Court of the
United States, for New Jersey, for release
on a writ of habeas corpus, but was refus-
ed. From that decision an appeal was Ia
ken to the Supreme Court of the United
States and on the 18th of November. 1885.
the order of Judge Kirkpatrick, denying
a writ of habeas corpus. was affirmed
Thereupon. Clifford was sentenced for the
third time to be hanged June 81. 1899.
A few days before that date Clifford
again petitioned Judge Kirkpatrick for a
writ of habeas corpus, this time on the
ground that the State courts had refused
his application for examination as to his
sanity. Again the Judge denied him. Then
a second appeal was taken to the Supreme
Court. June 81, 1899.
In December last the order OF Judge
kirkpatrick was again affirmed and Cliff
ford for the fourth time sentenced to be
hanged February 3. 1900
On February S, application was made 90
Judge George Gray. at Wilmington. Del.
for writ of habeas corpus. the petition
being based on the plea that because of
the failure of the Legislature of New Jer-
sey to provide affirmatiyely for the exam
nation into the sanity OF man who had
gone insane after conviction. he should
not lose his life. But Judge Gray followed
Judge Kirkpatricks precedents and denied
the writ. From that judgment the case
comes to the Supreme Court for the third
time on appeal.
Since the first appeal to the Supreme
Court, in 1898, proceedings have been made
in the name of John Woods. next friend,
on account of Clifford's alleged insanity
Since the case was instituted, Hudson
county has had three sheriffs, who have
been made appellees in the proceedings,
one after the other-Willam Heller, Al
exander Mclean, and Carl Reumpler.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
MARY E. HOY SEEKS DIVORCE
Complains That Her Husband In Sus-
pfcious, Jealous, and Abusive.

Mary E. Hoy instituted proceedings yes
terday against her husband. Robert Hoy.
for separate support and maintenance, and
also for injunction to restrain him from in
terfering with her. 1t is stated that the
parties were married in this city in 1877,
and that there are two children the result
of the union living.
Mrs. Hoy complains that her husband is
addicted to the excessive use of intoxicat-
ing liquor, and that when under its in
fiuence is jealous, suspicious, and abusive.
On one occasion, she states, her husband,
pursued her through the house with knife
and threatened TO kill her. Her husband
she states, conducts Hoys Hotel, and has
often Inundated her in the presence of the
guests: that he compels her to occupy a
room which is not heated, and threatened
to dismiss any Of the servants who would
wait upon her.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
SUPPOSED TO BE INSANE.
William ID. Ayereii. IL PbiiadeIphiun
Locked Up for Safe-NeepfnG.

William D. Ayerell. forty-four years OF
age, a resident of Philadelphia. supposed
to be insane, was taken into custody last
night and locked up at the Sixth precinct
station. He was found at an uptown hotel,
and will be held by the police until word
has been received from his friends in the
Quaker City.
Information received by The police is to
the effect that Averel who is an employee
OF an insurance company in Philadelphia,
reached here Thursday morning and reg
istered at the hotel where he was arrested.
During his stay there, the police have been
told. Averell acted strangely and proved
an unwelcome guest. He is said TO have
locked himself in his room upon one occa-
sion. and to have refused TO open the door
when requested to 90 so by the proprietor
of the house. Finally friends of the man
learned of his whereabouts and he was
taken into custody.
After the arrest a despatch was sent to
Philadelphia, and last night was received
that an officer would come here to care for
the unfortunate man
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
DISCARDED.
and Rectal Diseases supplanted
by the Pyramid Pile Cure.

The old methods OF treating piles by
ligature, by the knife, or by the cruel
methods OF dilation, besides causing in
tense pain and frequently collapse and
death, are now known to be but mere
inakcshifts as far as cure is concerned.
The liver is responsible for nearly every
case Of piles. and the mistake has been
made of treating piles as purely local
disease. Such is not the case, however,
and the success Of the new treatment
known as the Pyramid Pile Cure has de-
monstrated it.
The Pyramid Pile Cure Is not a salve or
ointment. but a suppository which is APP
piled at night and absorbed into the sensi-
tive rectal membrane and acts both as II
local and constitutional treatment, and
in cases OF many years standing this treat
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

to headquarters. examined. and subse-
quentiy arraigned in the Police Court.
He was then committed to Jail to await
action OF the grand jury in the case.
When Willis was captured Walton left
the city and was not heard from until
yesterday. A despatch was then received
from Chicago saying that the accused had
been appreheuded. and was held pending
receipt of instructions from the local au-
thorites. Word was sent to hold the
prisoner and a detective viii leave here
today to claim him.
Since the arrest of Willis complaint of
the alleged swindliug operations OF the
accused has been received at headquarters
from Saks & Co. They allege the loss by
fraud OF a diamond ring and a heavy coat.
valued at SO. and the prisoners are
charged with obtaining the property. In
the case of Lutz & Co. it is further charged
that forged order was used to obtain
the goods, and this paper may be intro
duced as evidence against the prisoners.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
THE ASHTON MURDER TRIAL.
The Government Practically Closes
Its side of The Case.

Its side of the Case.
The trial of George Ashton, colored,
charged with the murder of Ida Jackson,
also colored, which was begun on Thurs
day. was continued yesterday. in Criminal
Court No. /, Justice Clabaugh presiding
1t is expected that the case will be given
to the jury this afternoon. The Govern
ment practically closed its side of the
case yesterday, and the defence will begin
this morning. Counsel for the defendant
stated at the adjournment yesterday that
II is likely that very few witnesses will be
called and that ali the testimony viii be
in before noon.
Within a few minutes after the court
convened yesterday the jury was COM
pleted. 1t is composed as follows: James
b. Holiday, c. F. Dart, George E. Dunster,
George NJ. d. Jory. William j. Crockett
f. C. Willett. Walter NJ. Aler George W
Arnold, Edwin r. Archer, John G. Shu-
grue. Samuel c. Anderson, and John f.
Martin, jr.
James p. LOveday, who resides next door
to the house in which the murder was
committed, was the first witness called by
the prosecution. He said that the defend
ant went into Ida JacksOn's house, 40
Nineteenth Street. about 1880 p. IN. on
the day she was killed. In a short time
after Ashton entered the house, the wit
ness stated, he heard cries of murder and
sounds as if people we're fighting. SocI
after the defendant left the house and
returned in q short while. Then again,
he said he heard a sound as If some one
had fallen TO the floor.
William Reed. colored. who was at Ida
Jackson's house when Ashton arrived was
called He stated that he knew nothing
OF the tragedy. He left the house be-
cause he feared there would be trouble
Mary Shorter, a colored woman, who lived
on the first floor of the house in which
the Jackson woman was killed, testified
that soon after Ashton went to Ida Jack
sons room she heard cries OF murder and
the woman pleading with the defendant
not to beat her.
Attorney Jones' who made a settlement
of the defendants side of the case, said
the testimony to be offered on behalf of
Ashton will show that he was assaulted
and that he is nearly blind and acted in
Sef-defence
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

NEW YORK, March 16.-oficers of the
American Ice Company, in this city con-
frmed a report from Augusta, Ne. that
the entire business of the Knickerbocker
Ice Company has passed into their hands
The price paid was $40 600. 900. The Knick-
erbociIer company controls the bulk Of the
retail output of natural ice in Philadelphia
Baltimore, and Washington.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
cHERooT-MAKERs DISCHARGED
The Causc said to He the Expiration
of n Lease.

of Lense.
NEW YORK, March 16.-The Ameirr
Tobacco Company discharged today the en-.
tire force of employees at its cheroot fac
tory Fifty-second Street and the East
River. and will discontinue work at the
factory. the lease of the building having
expired About 500 men and women were
thrown out OF employment. The shutting
down of the factory has nothing to do it is
said with the strikes Of cgarmakers In the
kerbs. Wertheimer, and Schiller factories.
or the action Of ten other factories in shut
ting Gown to half time in support of
kerts, Wertheimer. and Schiller, although,
according to the strikers, circulars were
handed 10 the employees as they left the
premises OF the American Tobacco Com
pany, informing them that Herbs. Vert
heimer and Schiller wanted hands.
Vice President Cobb. of the American
Tobacco Company. denied that the plant
was shut down because OF the high price Of
labor
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
THE FUNERAL OF MRS. DOLE.
The Remains to He sent to Paris,
H.. for Interment.

ILL.,. for Interment.
The funeral of the late Elizabeth Gordon
Dole widow of William p Dole. Commits
sinuer of Indian Affairs under President
Lincoln. will take place from her late
residence, 1914 Fourteenth Street north
west. this morning at l0:30 O'Clock.
Mrs. Dole was seventy-fOur years OF age
and succumbed to a brief Illness on
Wednesday last. The Rev. DIR. Newman, or
the First Congregational Church, OF which
Mrs. Dole was member. VIII conduct the
services. The burial will take place at
paris Ill. where the remains will be laid
by the side of those of her husband.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
THE LONGEELLOV Statue
A Meeting Under the Memoir | As
sociaiiOn'S Auspices.

The President and Members of the
Secretary Long, and Admiral
stewart Speak-Zitknla Sa Recites
..1hc Faminc''-The Carlisle Bnnd.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
Duny's Pure
Matt WhEskev
It,, :, -, J., -. ~ i
CURES

the Grip. but stimulates the blood 10 healthy &C.
tiou and prevents bad aftar-efects
New York City.
Gentlemen: I have been using your PURE
MALT WHISKY for the Grip, and find it has
hciped me wonderfully
NJ. HALL, 5II West 18th st.
Termillion, Ills.
Gentlemen: have had the Grip and DUFFY'S
MALT WHISKY has doRe me more good than
any doctors medicines. Please send me two more
bottles. MRS. NARY A. BANTA-
Government stamp marks the grnuinc. Drug
gists usually sell II. II yours d.as not bottle
will be sent you, prepaid for 81: six for S. Val
usble book OF information tree application.
DIFF nsit Whisse Co. Rochester,, n. Y.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
G. RIP

Thu dread disease Is now becoming prevalent.
Beware al that slight cough" also that slight
eod''-it is the GRIP. II can be quickly cured
b. the use OF
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
Lon=seuow Memorial Appropriate.

Turning from the man on horseback.
Senator Depew thought that no name in
American history was more fit for a me-
mortal in Washington than that OF Long
fellow. so far as the literature Of the coun-
Try was concerned. He was the people s
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
Makers samples boys top coats, S39S.
garments wortf, up to 81
SOC for ladies' ST to 81 gloves.

regularly sold
will which
end They stronger than gloves usually found to and
champagne and clasp
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Your very last opportunity. We
night. Elegant choosing yet in (;
simeres. All are our own suits-madt
and are far superior to suits bou ght for
get suits to sell for 50, but not suits WI
values. Charged" if you wish.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
The Noted Lon,ler.

Osmnn Pasha won great distinction ia the
Eusso-Turkish war, when ha held tho flower
Of the Russian army ia fF0nt Of Pevna and
saw the Turkish scimiter and shell NOV
down ih,OO0 Slavs. Upon assuming com
mand at Plevna he began fortincatlons,
whcl. completed in u month in the face OF
constant attack, proved too strong for the
Russians to carry by assault. Time and
again Osman's army repulsed the enemy,
and, In spite Of heavy reinforcements, the
Russians were forced TO resort 20 ''starYa-
ton siege
The Gar himself turned from the field
disheartened when, after four days OF furi.
Gus cannonadine and continued assaults
September to IL, l377--his army, under the
Grand Duke Nlcholns and Prince Charles, oi
foumnnia We're rel ulsed.
Nor was Osman satisfied with his brilliant
defense alone. Surrounded by the enemy
cannon and without hope OF reinforcement
he was even aggressive, hurling his soldiers
aSainst tho enemy again aud again with
trghtful loss to both sides. On September
II the Turks annihilated the corps Of Gen
sral Skobolcff whlc taking two earthworks.
The loss TO the russians and their allies
the Romanians--dur these engagements
was lG,0OJ men. The Turks also suffered
severely. The besieged numbered 50,0 ,00t
men and 100 cannon; the assaiauts Il third
more men and three times as many guns.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

A liberal member OF the House OF Com.
mons in u speech praised American states
nunship. and complaiued that Great Britain
had failed to uphold British interests IN
China, and he demanded definite policy to
meet Russia's energetic progress.
The French force routed the Arabs nj In
salah, southwest of Algeria, killing 600 and
taking 400 prisoners.
Details were received In London of the
visit of an American, exploring ia Abyssinia
to King Menelik.
German emigration last year was 23,7lO
OF which number 10 900 came to tho United
States.
Barons Diedrich and woligang Boeseiager
have been expelled from Prussia
Archibald Forbes, the noted Engllsh war
correspondent. died in london.
The survivors Of the South Polar expedi-
ton arrived at Campbell Town, New Zea
land. and G. 4. Borchgre Wink, the explorer,
reports that the magnetic pole has been To-
Gated.
Riots occnrre1 in Naples and other Italian
cities between students and Socialists, grow
Ing out Of the agitation for reform VI the
constitution
The Ottoman government has sent a note
to tho Russian Ambassador embo1ying plnn
OF settlement cf ths dispute over the railway
concession.
The Chinese government has made amends
to England for the murder vi the Rev. Mr..
Brooks, Of the Church Missionary Society.
Five Of the crew of French torpedo-boot
lying ut Cherbourg, France, were terribly
burned by the explosion Of the boiler.
The foreign eml assies in Constan,inople
sent joint note to the Turkish government
protesting against the proposed increase Ia
customs duties.
The preparations have been nearly com
plotted for the German Antarctic expedition.
The Russian squadron has arrived at Port
Arthur.
Rumors of impending hostlities between
Russia aud Japan ca9se considerable dis
cussion in London. Lord Salisbury does not
believe that Russia intends To break the
treaties concerning Korea. 1t Is also be-
lieved In London that Japan is not ready for
hostiites.
British government officials are closely
watching Russia's remarkable military acttv-
ity and her menacin1 attitude toward Tur-
key. The question ~ what extent British
moral assistance can be given to Turkey Is
pn2zllng Prime Minister Salisbury.
Germany asks the United States for the
same open-door policy In the Philippines as
that applied to China
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
FROM WASHlN GTON.

Governor Steunenberg presented pet-
tion asking Secretary Root TO allow the fed.
eral troops 10 remain In tho Shoshone lnin-
ing district.
General G'osvener reported the Shipping
bill to the House. The Democrats will sub
init a minority report.
Secretary Gage asked Congress for an Rd-
dtionRl appropriation Of 200 900 for tight.
ing OIL the plague.
The department was advised OF the death
at Santiago. Chill, OF United States Consul
Joseph W. Merriam.
Senator Beveridge made bis speech In the
Senate on the Puerto Rlcan bill. and test
vote taken on amendments proposed indl-
Gated the passage Of the bill.
The Dun and Dradstreet commercial agen-
cles protested against the proposed appro-
prlation OF 300 00) 10 tho Phlladsph
Commercial Museum.
The members Of tho Philippine Commits
sion had conference with Secretary Root
with reference 20 tho scope OF their work.
The report OF the majority OF the House
Committee ,on Merchant Marine, recon-
mendlng tho adoption OF the Shipping bill
Is signed hy all the Is-pubNcans.
Representatives Hay, OF Virginia, prepared
n bill which he Is " Introduce la Congress
providing a reserve volunteer army.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
DEWEY II THE RACE.
The Admiral Announces That He IS
Presidential Candidate.


The Admiral Announces That He is u
Presidential Candidate.
New York, Special. "A special from
Washington says:
Admiral Dewey authorizes tho World to
announce TO the American people that after
mature reflection and In response to the
earnest entreaties from all parts OF the coun.
try his former declsion not under any cir
cumstance5 to run for the Presidency Is re-
seinded.'
Admiral Dewey said: IL realize that the
time has arrived when l must donnitely
define my position.
when arrived In this country last Sep
tember ! said then that nothing would in
duco mo TO be a candidate for the Presidency
since then, however, / have had the
leisure and inclination to study the matter,
and have reached n different conclusion,
inasmuch as so many assurances have come
to me FROM my countrymen that l would DO
acceptable a5 candidate for this great
office. II the American people want me for
this high Office, I shall be only too willing
to serve them
1T Ia the highest honor in the gift OF this
na,ioni what citizen would refuse it2
since studying this subject 1 am con-
vinced that the Office OF the President Is not
such very difficult one to all, his duties
being mainlyto execute tho laws OF Congress.
"Should be chosen for this exalted posi-
tion would execute the laws OF Congress
as faithfully rs have always executed the
orders of my superlors."
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
THE KEAEsARGE A nEAuTY.
Admiral Rodgers Reports That Her Trial
Was satisfactory,

Fortress Monroe, Va, Especial. - The final
acceptance trial trip OF tho battleshlp Kear
snrGe demonstrates TINT she is the finest
lighting ship in the American navy, and heI
builders and members of the trial board
enthusiastically assert that her equal is no.
a1ioat.
The battleshlp returned to Hampton Road.
after II torty-eight hour trial trip outside the
Capes, in the midst Of gale. uncomforta.
bic and dangerous TO the average vessel, I VI
which caused the Kenrsarge no inconven.
ience. The full trial board. hended by Ad.
mirai dodgers. was aboard, and ali tests
being made under service conditions, the
ships performance Is fair criterion OF what
may DO expected Of her in the future in bat.
uing with either enemies or tho elements.
Admiral Rodgers said In an interview or
tho subject OF the trial trip shortly after the
return Of the Kearsarge. He said. "The
trial was most salislacioryi Il leaves little Ia
DO desired. Both tho seuworthlness and
lighting ciiicncy of the ship were tested. and
both we're up TO expectations Sho Is Bpced ;
--nlt.en euots under natural dcsnSht be.ae
maintained for two hours. THIS would en-
able her TO maintain raking position or
the quarter oi any battlcship Gnd almost
uny vessel whatever -
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
ENGLAND STUNNED.
Shock To the Country Caused by tho BOe'
Victory Walked Into
Death. rrap.


London. Eng. (Dy Cable. )--London Is
astounded at the disaster TO thusBritish aruls
between Bloemlontein and Brnndfort, Cen
sral Roberts dispatches confirm the loss Of
men and guns. There IL no news Of tho re-
capture OF the artillery.
Doors still hold the waterworks outside Of
Blocmfontein, which wero shelled by the
British. and they maintained vigorous
artillery hre. There have been many CON
'picuous acts OF gallnutry displayed. ono
battery made several attempts to bring in
two guns, but their horses were shot each
slme.
A correspondent, vino Witnessed the bat
tie at the waterworks, cables that he never
saw such gallantry ns wak displayed by the
British. Inc admiration OF the entire burgher
army was excited
Late dispatches tell Of tho defeat OF Col
onel Plumer, but tho locality ol the battle 10
not announced. Foars arc aroused for tho
safety OF 1000 Rhodesian Rough Riders.
All hope OF the relief Of Mafeking has now
been abandoned. Beers are ready with TO-.
200 mon to dash on Roberts or prevent a
movement from Kimberley, making tho posi-
tion perious.
The reported leadership OF the Boer Army
Is doubted In both London and Washington.
He Is the American military attache and
active nction on his part would be grave
offensd.