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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
TRIED TO POISON HIS FATHER
Jersey hoy Confesses That He Jsed
Cyanide of Potnsaium

CAMDEN, y. -. March 9.-Wiliam
Moore jr.. eighteen years old, who was ar
rested Thursday night on a charge Of at
tempting 10 poison his father. confessed to
Assistant Prosecutor Of the Pleas Archer
yesterday afternoon. Il don't ksow why I
did it," he said. Il must have been
crazy
His father. who made the complaint. was
anxious to withdraw the charge, ana pa
theucaliy pleaded with Justice Of the
Peace Stackhouse to dismiss the lad, but
the justice deemed the case too serious,
and held the accused 10 await the action
Of the grand jury
Young Moore had been admOnshed by
his father against keeping late hours, and
ridiculcd for carrying photograph of
girl I'm his pocket. While at breakfast
Thursday morn ng the elder Moore de-
rected a bad taste In a dish OF pOrrldge
He spoke Of II, and Mrs. Moore. the boy q
stepmother, found red powder in It, She
took il to the druggist, who pronounced
the powder cyanide Of potassium Mrs
Moore searched the pockets Of the bows
clothing and discovered a package of IN.
same powder. The boy was employed i'm a
Philadelphia mirror factory, where cy-
anide Of potassium Is used in large quan-
titles
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AID FOR THE WHITE RATS.
Two Theatrical Unions Promise I,
Give Their Assistance

NEW YORK, March "A meeting Of
the Actors Protective Union. which is
composed of the rank and file of the
vaudeville actors was held today in Union
Square Hall to discuss the question Of
cooperating with the White Rats. who
say that the trouble with the managers
is not over yet.
The privilege of the floor was given to
a committee Of the White Rats. who de-
olared that the strike had not been def
nitely settled by the board of theatrical
managers agreeing to withdraw the per
cent commission. The committee stated
that a meeting OF the White Rats was
held in Grammercy Hall, IN East Seven
tccnth Street. two days ago, at which it
was decided that no engagements could
be made except with individual managers
and that the managers could only settle
al individuals.
\ resolution was adopted endorsing the
position of the White Rats and calling on
members Of the union TO refrain from ac-
ccptlnS engagements at theatres where
there. was trouble with the White Rats
until the trouble definitely settled.
ON behalf of the stage hands, who are
organized as the Theatrical Protective
Mon, il was stated that this union was
ready 10 give financial assistance when
called upon and 70 cooperate with the
Nhite Rats in any other way that might
be considered necessary.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
ACCUSED OF GRAND LARCENY.
James Smith and William Nash Held
for Horse Stealing

James Smith and William Nash. both
colored, We're arrested yesterday on the
complaint of William James. commits
sion merchant, and locked up. cha rged
with grand larceny. A horse, said to have
been stolen by Smith and turned over TO
Nash for disposal, caused the incarcera
tiOn.
Smith was arrested here. while Nash
was caught in Baltimore. where. il is al
leged. he went to sell the horse. Detec-
tives Horne and Flather went to Bal
tlmoIe and located Nash. and brought
him back to the city last night. The pris-
ontrS say there is nothing in the charges.
Smith reported several days ago that a
woman had robbed him OF s42 as he was
anout TO he married. besides an automo-
bile coat and other property
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
Lived in Three Centuries.

Mr.. Joseph McGrath and Abraham L. Elmer
have lived In three centuries. Nr. Abraham T.
f'mer. OF Utica. y. y, born on january
%. l's2, and hr. Joseph McCrath. OF iII East
Eighty second Street. New York was born IN
l5as. Both OF these men are still hale and
hearty Mr. Elmer enjoyed his New Years
turkey, and took a walk in the afternoon. Mr
McGrath enjoys life better than most men at
seventy. These tao remarkable men are pos
sessed OF all their faculties, and claim their
vlgor strength, and long life arc due 10 the
constant use Of Duhys Pure Malt Whiskey as
Their only medicine. Mr.. Elmer writes Us that
ne hss used nothing else for twenty-five years
hut Dufy's Pure Malt Whisky. and he take, il
M an cSg-nog four times a day. Mr. MeGrath
has used no Other medicine for several years. and
SAYS that Duny's Pure Malt Whiskey keeps him
wei and strong. Dunys Pure Mali Whisky is
truly sodsend to old people as well as young
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
A Despernte Figh, Milh nnrgInrs.

WOODBURY., y. j., March s-SingIe-
handed, Policeman William Geitz had ii
desperate battle with two men. presum-
ably burglars, about midnight Thursday
night, and a couple OF hours later John H.
Davis a Waterman at the ice plant, came
ir contact with them. \ dozen shots were
fired, but 50 FAR as known, none took cf-
feet. Policeman Geitz Jared badly at the
hands of the ruftians. but he IS on duty
again. In giving them chase he was
struck in the face by one of the num-
Der. Five Of his teeth were knocked out
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POLICEMAN YoE ABSENT.
Failed TO Put i'm an Appearance BE.
fore the Trial Board.

The hearing OF charges preferred against
Policeman George l.. Voc, Of the First
precinct station, by Arthur +. Stahl. a
brother policeman, went over yesterday
until this week, because Yoe failed to ap-
pear for trial. The Police Trial Board.
before which such cases are heard, met
yesterday morning at II o'clock. but
owing TO the non-appcarance Of the po-
liceman. who was reported on the sick
list, took no action ir~She case
The charges against Yoe resulted from
a clash between Policeman Stahl and
himself. while Stahl was ia "A downtown
theatre on business for tie department.
Both Stahl and Yoe have been long in
the department and have good records
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
STRUCK BY A STREET CAR.
George Bali. an Inmate of the Sol
diers' Home, Seriously Injured.

While crossing the tracks cf the Capt.
tai Traction Railroad Company on Sew
rnth Street. near i Street northwest
George Ball, fifty years of age. an in
mate OF the Soldiers Home. was struck
by car a'5 Of that road and severely cut
aboHt the head and arms. Several per
sons who We're standing near. and Po-
lccman Bradshaw Of the Second precinct
went to the assistance Of the veteran, an /
the Second precinct patrol wagon was
sent for. Ball was taken to the HomeO-
pathic Hospital and his injuries were
dressed, after which he was placed in a
ward
The chr was in charge of Motorman W
n. Matthews and Conductor 4. Gilbert
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
BITUMINoUs MINERS SIGN.
Last Yeav's Scale Adopted ut the Al
toona Convention.

ALTOONA, Pa. March 9-The bitgmi-
nous miners convention adjourned to-
night. after approving the operators OFF, r
Of last years scales. The mine owners at
first insisted on a per cent reduction
but finding that the miners were firm in
the demand for an eight-hour day they
offered to compromise on a basis of last
years scale.
The proposal was debated all day by
the miners in secret session, but when
the news came that the anthracite II en-
would compromise on their old scale the
bituminous scale was ratified promptly.
The miners regard the signing of last
years scale as a notable victory.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ALL VOLU NTEERS Of the District of Columbia OF
Is6l-lsd5 are respectfully invited to attend a
regular meeting oi the % C. Survivors ASsoca-
ton on MONDAY MARCH lITH At 7:50 p. NJ.
St Joseph'S Hall 5th and II ST. NV. Arrangements
10 celebrate the forteth anniversary Of their
being mustered in eg-2i2
SPECIAL NOTICE The partnership existing be
tween Ferdinand Hopp and C. VI. Mann is this
day dissolved BY mutual consent. Mr.. liopp con-
tnuing the business and assuming all liabilities.
FERDINAND HOPP,
March :, 1901. G.. NJ. MANN.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
These Notions for IC.

Chinese Linen Covered Ironing Wax.
with handle; Aluminium ThimbIes
three packages of Visible Hairpins,
English Twilled Tapes in all widths,
best made parning Cotton. dozen
Hooks and Eyes, ! dozen China But
tons. in all sizes; 60-inch Tape Meas
ures; package of Court Plaster. in 3
colors; package of best Hairpins: /
yard of Bone Casing. all colors and
SILK
&c yard for best Black Brush Bind
ing, which sells at &c yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
CHURCH NOTICES.

REFORM CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH->erv-
ices at 3:3O O'Clock Sunday afternoon and 1:3O
o'clock Wednesday evenings, in Confederate Vet
erans' Hall. l3l nth st. NV. At the SUNDAY sery-
ice March TO- 1901, COL. OLIVER c. SABlN VIII
deliver the third Of series teaching how TO heal
The sick bv Christian Science methods These
lectures are free. Hall Commodious and comtor-
table At the close of the testimonial services
on Wednesday evenings. all who desire u are
given treatment free. All are invited eI
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
a street Car Passenger Hurt.

While trying to step on a car Of tn.
Capital Traction line last night. neal
the corner of Seventh and L Streets
William Lewis. thirty years Of age, re.
siding at Cl0 Twelfth Street northwest
foll and was cut about the face and head
Policeman Reith. OF the Eighth precinct
happened TO be near by. and promptly haf
the injured man taken to Freednan's
Hospital in the ambulance.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10

With the knowledge that the public have OF
tie qualities @: pure beer Hcurich's Nzerzen
senate and lager have become the most popular
beverages IN Washington. Phone G3i Airing
ton Bottling Co, for q case of Heurich'g.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
49C Belts, 25c.

Lot of the L'Aiglon Belts. with satin
ends and gilt spikes. which sell for
4yC elsewhere. for 25c
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
Special Selling of Linings.

} 1-Sc yard tomorrow for glove-fn-
ished Dress Cambria, in all coIors and
, black
. f-Sc yard for 3G-inch Beetled Per
ealines and Silecias. and Mercerized
Innings. in fast black and coIors. in
; lengths from to yards; which sell
off the piece for 15c to 25c yard.
10 1-Sc yard for Linen Shrunk
iiairettc, which sells usually at 15c
yard.
II l-2c yard for Sea Island Silk Mer-
cerized Percaline, fast black and yard
wide. instead Of 19c yard
Neck Ruffs, 96c.
) Lot OF Ladies' Full Width Neck
Rdffs; with II rows ofSaccordeon pleat-
ing and Liberty silk ends instead of
Sl.i9 for g6c.
o>>@%o1A>< .
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
Premium Stamps
With Every Purchase.
39C for 60C fOulard silks.

Tomorrow we offer the desirable 24inch
Foulard Silks in a splendid assortment of
large, medium, and small scroll patterns, and
large and small dots on blue navy green, Law
ender, old rose. grey, and tan grounds. These
are the silks which advertised by others
great bargains at 69c. What do you think of
them mt 39c?
A lot of the new Satin Foulards in large
assortment of patterns, in reseda, green, laven
der, old rose, blue, violet, grey, tan &c, which
are the values sold elsewhere at 81 %; will be
ready for selling tomorrow at 95c yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
49C Bracelets, 25C.

Lot of Sterling Link Bracelets. with
four hearts. with turquoise. settings,
for Poe, instead of 49c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
VeiIings. I21C.

The latest spring effects and shades
in Tuxedo Mesh Yelling, in plain and
fancy and all colors, instead of 25c
yard for L 1-2c
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
Child's Dresses. l9C,

Another lot of Children's Gingham
Dresses, in small check patterns; and
braid trimmed; sizes 1 to j years, for
l9c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
Ginghams, 61c.

Lot of Dress Ginghams in a good
assortment of striped and check pat
terms will be sold tomorrow at 1-2c
N-ayd
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
AlbatrOss and nuns yelling. 47c.

Nuns Yelling and Albatross will be the
leading fabrics for spring-that is IA settled
fact Fashion books say so, and the demand.
confirms it. We shall sell Albatross and
Nuns yelling in the handsome shades of light
grey, tan, reseda, green, royal blue. and old
tomorrow at 47c yard
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
More OF the S3.9S trimmed hats

will be put OH sale tomorrow The offering
Yesterday was splendid success. Hundreds
came and viewed our collection of spring milli-
merry - trimmed hats, untrimmed shapes, and
trimmed ready-towear hats which are to be
stylish from now on. The hats at S39S, which
we offer as an Introductory bargain, are So
and So values, and include the stylish turban,
low crown and pancake shapes and coaching
effects
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
Child's Dresses, 29C,

Lot of Childrens Gingbam Dresses:
all small check patterns; with wide
skirts and yokes. trimmed with en-
broidery: full Bishop sleeves; in pink
and blue checks: instead of 47c, for
2gc sizes l TO 4 wears
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
SIS to 81 silk waists for sos.

A New York maker closed out to us an inn
mense lot of ladies' silk waists at price
which enables us to put before you the best
bargain in silk waists we have ever offered.
The lot embraces an enormous assortment of
Taffeta Silk Waists in host of styles, includ-
ing corded and tucked, plain and fancy effects,
in all colors and black. They have Bishop or
Bell cuffs and if bought in the regular way
would have to bring So 10 81. We are pleased
to offer them at 81 9S
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
33C ward for 45C wool Challies,

% pieces of Wool Challes in variety of
satin striped patterns, will be sold here tomor-
row at 33c yard. This is the 45c grade and you
have all the handsome Foulard patterns from
which to select-at 33c yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10

Lot of Warmers r. & G. and w. B.
Corsets. in latest short and medium
lengths; made of coutit and sateen.
and finished with lace; for CSC tomor-
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LaCes and EmbrOideries.

Lot of remnants of Embroideries
and Laces, in wide and narrow widths
and in large assortment OF patterns:
for f-2c yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-10
Collar Tabs. l0c.
COrSetS, 68C.

The usual &c Collar Tabs. OF e
broidery, lace, and bobinet for 1Oc
morrow.
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Ribbon values extraordinary.
10C for 3H-inch taffetta ribbons
IL worth CSC.

special purchase enables MS to put be-
fore you tomorrow thousands of yards of the
new and stylish plain metallic finish taffeta rib
bon - guaranteed all silk-at 12c yard, the
values you'll find selling about town at 25c. The
assortment of colOrs embraces pink, light blue
black, cerise, old rose, cardinal, red, navy blue
lavender, maize, leghOrn, and white. 12c yard
is an extraordinarily low price.
Arizona republican., 1901-11-20
FAMILY DIFFERENTIATED
A Former Husband of a Woman Un- der Suspicion-Sickening Details of Tragedy Involving Husband, Wife and Babe-The Bodies Were Undiscovered for Two Days. There Was an Awful Struggle for Life.

Los Angeles, Nov. 19.-One of the bloodiest murders that has ever been committed in southern California oc- cured some time on Sunday night when A. P. Wilcox, his wife and their 2-year-old son Paul. were butchered by some unknown murderer The triple tragedy took place two miles from Downey. and twelve miles from Los Angeles. The first word of the tragedy reached the sheriff's office before noon today. Sheriff Hammel and Coroner Holland left immediately for the scene The premises were found literally covered with blood, the murderer evil dently having met with resistance on the part of the victims. All the bodies were horribly mutilated. An investi- gation showed that the mysterious murderer had used a revolver and then completed his work with a knife stabbing and hacking his victims.
 William Tewesberry went over to the Wilcox house this morning and found everything locked. He looked through a window and saw the bodies on the floor. He notified Constable Romer, who telephoned the sheriff. Upon the sheriff's arrival on the scene he ex- amined the premises and found all the doors closed. but a kitchen window was open- The family had evidently been surprised while ready for break fast or dinner. The woman had been shot while carrying a plate from the kitchen to the table, which was set in readiness for the meal. The baby lay in the middle room shot through the head WilcoS had been beaten over the head and then disemboweled
 with a knife. The bodies had ap- parently been set on fire. as the cloth ing was burned horrible sterch filled the room, and it is believed that the victims had been dead at least two or three days. So frightfully were the bodies bruised and so long had they been dead that 1t was impossible to decide fully the extent of the wounds inflicted. Mrs. Wilcox had been shot from behind. MT. Wilcox was the subject of the fiercest as sault. as the confusion of the things in the room indicated a terrible fight before he succumbed. His head was beaten to a pulp and his bowels cut open
 None of the Wilcox family had been seen since Thursday night, so far could be learned. One of the neigh bors says he heard a noise on Sunday evening like the breaking of a box. which he now believes was the report of a pistol All the surroundings in dicate that the crime was one of re- venge. not robbery. Suspicion points to Bert Lewis. a former husband of Mrs. Wilcox, who. it is alleged, had made threats against her. The sheriff told his deputies to look for Lewis.
 Wilcox was formerly a cigar mer- chant of Los Angeles. The bodies were brought to this city and an in quest will be held.
Arizona republican., 1901-11-20
THE BEET SUGAR FACTORY
Something Will Have to Be Done
 About It Very Quickly.

At q meeting of the board of trade last night q call was made for a meet ing of farmers and bushes men at the rooms of the board of trade next Saturday afternoon. to see what can be done in the matter of securing con- tracts to raise beets, one of the re- quirements imposed by the company which proposes to establish a beet sugar factory near Peoria.
 The board of trade committee np- pointed to raise the bonus required by the company has been very successful The bonus has. in fact, been prac- tically raised. but farmers have been rather apathetic in the matter of the contracts. These contracts constitute to the company more important con dition than the bonus, so that if the contracts are not secured the proposi- ton to put up a factory will have to be withdrawn.
 MT. Sampsell, the company's repre- sentative, who has been here for sev- eral months must be in New York by the first of the year. It is essential that contracts aggrega ting an acreage of not less than 5000 acres must be signed, if signed at all. by December 20.
 II ne returns to New fofh WltHout them all the meetings and negotiations which have been going on here since early in the fall, will come to nothing. So the meeting next Saturday is q very important one. The beet sugar factory may be said to hang on 1t. It is hoped that an interest in the mat ter may be aroused then. That is all that is needed. There is no active ob- jection among the farmers to entering into contracts which involve neither risk nor expense. but just an apathy.
Arizona republican., 1901-11-20

accepted the responsibility of the Phil ippines, which providence imposed on us: we have put an end to the embar- rassing condition in which we were in- volved in Samoa and while abandoninf; none of our commercial rights in the entire group, We have established our flag and our authority in Tutuila which gives us the finest harbor in the South Seas
 Next in order will come a Pacific cable and a isthmian canal for the use of all well disposed peoples, but under the exclusive American ownership and American control-both of which great enterprises President Mckinley ana President Roosevelt have been ener- getic and consistnt champions.
 Sure as we are of our rights in these matters, convinced as we are of the authenticity of the vision which has led us thus far and still beckons us for ward. l can yet assure you so long as the administration of youl affairs re- mains in hands as strong and skillful as those to which they have been an1 are now committed, there will be no more a surrender of our rights than there will be violation of the rights of others. We frankly confess we seek the friendship of all powers: we want trade with all peoples; we are con sous of the resources that make our commerce source of advantage to them and also of profit to ourselves But no wantonness or strength will ever induce us to drive a hard bargain with another nation because it is weak nor will any fear of ignoble criticism tempt us to insult or defy a great power because it is strC1g. or even be- cause it is friendly"
 The secretary was warmly applauded at various points of his speech. espe- cially when he mentioned President Mckinley. In the peroration he was given rapt attention.
 Mayor-E Elect Lowe replied to th. toast. The City of New York" Joseph II. Choate. ambassador to the court O St. James. enlarged on the sympathy that had been shown by the British people at the time of the death of President Mckinley. and said that not only had sympathy been manifested all most every hour for days after that event by royalty. but by all classes. In view of these facts Mir. Choate thought his government was justified in thinking that England's grief was an expression of national sympathy
 Mir Choate was followed by Senator McLaurin of South Carolina. who spoke. to the toast, The Monroe Doctrine of the Twentieth Century"
Arizona republican., 1901-11-20
TRIAL OF MRS. BONNIE.
Another Indictment in Celebrated
 Washington Tragedy.

Washington, Nov. 19.-Mrs. Lola Ida Henry Bonine. the beautiful wo- man accused of the murder of James Seymour Ayres. jr., was placed on trial today in the district court.
 Mrs. Bonine has been in jail ever since the arrest following her confes- sion, efforts to obtain her release by habeas corpus having failed. When ar raigned this morning she looked much better than at the time of her arrest. having gained probably ten pounds during her stay in jail. She professes innocence of any intention to kill Ayres. but the police declare they have strong case against her. Her hus- band and friends are standing by her and eminent legal counsel has been provided for her defense.
 Young Ayres, a Michigan clerk in the census office, was found dead in his room at the. Kenmore house, May 16, with three bullets in his body. The imprint of a bloody hand on the wall near a window and a trail of crimson leading to the fire escape were the only clews for the police to follow. Several women living in the hotel were under suspicion because of social jealousies, but Mrs. Bonine cleared them of blame by confessing a week after the murder that she was the mysterious figure ir white that had been seen climbing down the fire escape several hours be- fore the discovery of the tragedy.
 For the honor of my boys" she said. to explain why she had so successfully hafied the detectives. who had racked