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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
CANAL TREATY SUBMITTED.
Hay-Pauncefote Agreement Laid Be.
fore the senate.

The new Hay-Pauncefote Treaty regard
ing the Isthmian Canal was sent TO the
Senate today and was referred Tor con
sideration to the Committee on ForclSa
Relations.
The terms of the treaty have been here
tofore made public It abrogates he old
CIayton-Bulwer Treaty, and gives the
United States the right to absolutely own
and control any canal that 1t may con
street to unite the Atlantic and Pacific
Oceans.
Il leaves 10 the United States the task
Of guaranteeing its neutrality without
reference to other nations, and permits
the United States to fortify the canal if
it deems such a course necessary
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
NO MORE A BALLROOM.
Mr.. Beu,s Bill Prohibits Use of the
Pension Building.

Representative Bell of Colorado does
not want the Pension Building used as
place for holding the inaugural ball He
asserts that the cost OF fitting I'D this
building and preparing 1t again for ser
vice after the great social functions of
the Inauguration as well as the loss sus-
tanned by reason OF the fact that the Gov
eTnment business is interrupted for sew
eral weeks, amounts to tens Of thousands
of dollars.
House providing that no public building
in the District of Columbia other than
tho Capitol shall be used in any manner
whatever in connection with the inaugu-
raj ceremonies
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.
Bills offered by Senator'S McComas
Nelson. and Ofbers

Bills offered by Senators McCOmas,
Nelson, and Others
Senators Nelson Of Minnesota and Ne
Comas CT Maryland today introduced bills
providing fer the establishment of De-
partmeBt Of Commerce and Industry.
Nicaragua Canal bills were offered by
Senators Morgan of Alabama and Per
kfns of California.
Mr. Foraker submitted bill granting to
the widow of President Mckinley the
right to transport free all mail matter.
Senator Money presented in ali today
115 bills, that being the record for the
day.
, bill was offered by Mr.. Vest creating
National Bureau Of Criminal Identified
ton.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
THE HOUSE COMMITTEES.
Adjournment Until Friday Givet
Time to Formulate Them.

Time to Formulate Them.
The object of the House in adjournfng
until Friday was to enable the Speaker to
formulate some of the committees which
it is necessary to announce as soon as
possible It is probable that upon the re-
convenfng of the House Speaker Hender-
son VIII announce several committees
The delay viii also enable the members
Of the House TO study the Presidents s
message and give them an opportunity to
take preliminary steps in the preparation
of measures to be acted upon by the
House.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
seeks Reanpointment.

Repse sentative Vincent Boreing Of
Kentucky wants Mr.. R. D. Hill, United
States Attorney for the Western district
of that State, reappointed at the expira-
ton of his term Together with Mr..
Boreing. Mr.. Hill called on the President
TODAY
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
served Mr.. Could, that the duck lining

served Mr.. Gould that the duck lining
directly under this piece was discolored
with blood Did you not 50 testify?"
y did" smiled the wituess.
Mr.. Gould displayed the piece of duck
lining mentioned to the jury. 1t was
about three-quaTters Of an inch in size.
Or. Rufrn said he found traces of blood
corPuscles on the duck lining
How many? enquired Mr.. Gould.
Dr.. Rufln DID not specify the number,
but said numerous ones.
Mr.. Gould and Dr.. Rufhn figured out how
many corpuscIes would be found in tea
spoonful Of human blood. and the witness
and the District Attorney together agreed
on the number at 1O.0O0 o000eo.
Objection by the Defence.
Mr.. Gould then asked DR.. Rufin if the
wrapper, when he examined it for blood
was in the condition he expected it TO be
in from what he had heard regarding the
struggle the garment had figured in
Mr. Douglass objected strongly to such
a question being asked.
Mr.. Gould said he had perfect right
to ask the question, and in support of his
argument read from Mrs Bonine's state
ment Of the shooting as TO the fatal strug-
gle with Ayres. Mr. Gould read the de-
fendants words in his deep voice, which
has a tragic ring. As he read the por-
ton Of Mrs. Bonine's deposition, the pris-
oner listened attentfvely. aimost with the
air of oue who was hearing it fer the first
time.
CompIImented Mr.. Gould.
When the District Attorney finished Mr..
Douglass remarked: 4 must compliment
Mr. Gould on his musical and resonant
voice.
"I am not responsible for the infections
OF my voice" flung back Mr.. Gould in a
deeper. tone than usual
Why don't you read all the statement"
asked Mr. Douglass
DO you mean to say have omitted
anything" demanded the District Attor-
ney.
You can make Dr.. Rufin your witness, >
suggested Nr. Douglass
You know very well Ee have not the
funds with which 70 employ additional eX-
pert testimony" responded Mr.. Gould
| Judge Anderson concluded that the
| question asked by Mr.. Gould was one
purely for the jury to consider and re
fused to admit it.
| Dr..RufIn Cross-E2zaEeIned-
| Mr. Gould then subjected Dr. Rufln 20
a rigid cross examination concerning the
smear on the window sill.
Now, doctc:, couldn't mE fingers ct
in those prints?'' asked the District Il
torney, placing his hand on the board
1 ooh, no answered the witness, not
| by any means"
How Imprints Were Made.
Doctor, can you from tse position OF
/ the hand print, tell the position OF the
/ person who made it?'' asked Mr.. Could
/ II the person was inside the room il
might have been made while the body was
in various positions. was the answer.
/ Which way was she facsa. asked the
/ District Attorney
( "If she was inside wheh n .-4prirt vas
/ made she was looking out decided the
/ doctor. III she was outside when it was
/ made she was looking in"
! Mr.. Gould seemed delighted at the wit
ness reply. That's it; that's it" he re-
/ peated.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
FOUR IMPORTANT BILLS.

Provision for Permanent Census Bu-
FeaU and Vice AdmiraIs.
Mr. Hale offered the following bills in
the Senate today:
For permanent Census Bureau; for
the laying of a submarine Pacific cable,
under the maintenance of the Navy De-
partElent; for revival of the grade of Vice
Admiral; for regular promotion, and fixing
rank and file OF certain officers Of the
navy.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
STILL III BRIGANDs- HANDS
Latest News Regarding Miss stone
ana Nine TsIIL1a

Consul General Dickinson cabIed the
State Department this morning from Con
stantinoPle that he has just received q
report by special messeEgeF that Miss
Stone and Nine. TsiIka are still held By
the brigdands in the woods Of Gult!pe,
Bulgaria
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
CoLLIERIEs SHUT DOWN.
Deep Snow and Intense Cold in
Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania
sHAMCKIN- Pa, Dee 4--Many Of the
coIIieries have shut down because Of the
blizzard. with the deep snow and intense
cold. IN the mountain passes the snow
is drifted from five 10 eight feet.
SCRANTON. Pa, Dec Two feet Of
snow covered the city this morning a =
result Of the storm that prevailed all
light. Street car traffic to ell suburban
POINTS was blocked completely b drifts
and the electric cars ran IN the city
streets with great difficulty
Trains CT all the steam railroads we~
delayed, especially On the lines over tho
Pocono Mountains.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
MUST SHOW TEETH TO AMERICA
Herr PaascI,s' Tariff Speech in the
RcichstaE.

BERLIN. Dec. 4-In the Reiehstag to-
day the National Liberal, Herr Paaschs,
who spent considerable time in America
during 1900 and 1901, made a speech on
the new tariff bill.
1.-The liberal views of President Roose-
veIt." he said, would perhaps only
cause a small reduction in the duties on
the merchandise which America needs.
Such reduction is worthless Therefore,
we must show cur teeth TO the Americans
An augmentation of the agrarian d,;ties is
necessary
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
1nnnrored serviee yyest. 3. 8 o. r. 3.

Under recent change of schedule, train leaving
Washington $40 D. n. daily arrives in Chicago
in time to connect with Crack trains Of West
err roads including Overland Limited and
raIifornia Limited giving quick service to all
Pacific Coast and intermediate points.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
EVIDENCE TN
T0PPAN CASE.
Charges to Be Made Against
Accused Nurse.
GAVE Patients TARTAR BMETIG.
Enough Found in Mrs. Gibbs Body
to XIII Twenty Persons Money
Said to Have Furnished the
Motive Of Crime.

BARNSTABLE, Mass, Dec Enough
tartar emetic to kill twenty persons was
found in the body Of the late hrs. Mary
D. Gibbs, according to the report made by
Prof Z. 5. Wood, of Harvard University
District Attorney Holmes has decided to
bring the case Of Miss Jane Toppaa, the
nurse charged with murder. before a spe-
| ctal grand jury, which VIII meet on Fri
day next
The Davis Autopsy
Prof Wood, who has just concluded his
examination Of the viscera taken from
the body Of Mrs. Davis, has failed TO Rnd
that she died from poisoning. The eondi-
tion Of the organs OF her body indicates
death from a natural cause-diaBetes.
The evidence against Miss Toppan,
which viii be given to the grand jury
will support these allegations Of the Gov
eminent:
Given With Criminal Intent.
That Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gibbs died
/ from tartar emetic administered with
/ criminal intent: that Miss Jane-Toppan
/ had exclusive opportunity 70 administer
/ the poison and did cause the patients to
swallow the tartar eIaetic without the
( knowledge Of Dr. Latter. OF Monmouth
Beach, who was the physician in attend
/ ance
Victims Knew OF Notes.
That the motive was money; that Miss
/ Toppan had destroyed two notes for 500
! given to a P. Davis; that Mrs Gordon
and Mrs. Gibbs knew. Of the existence of
/ this Indebtedness: that money known to
/ have been IN the possession OF Mrs Cor
/ don and Mrs. Gibbs was not found after
/ their death; that Miss TeppaR had exclu-
sive oPFsrtuRity to obtain and conceal the
sums missed, and that Mss Toppan has
| purchased in Cambridge poison similar to
that found in the bodies Of Mrs Gordon
and Mrs. Gibbs.
Depends on Prof Wood
Upon Prof. Wood the prosecution de-
pends entirely for evidence to substan-
tate its assertion that Mrs Gibbs and
Mrs.. Gordon were poisoned with tartar
euetEc-
Tartar emetie IS the steommon medic
inaI form Of antimony. a mineral poison.
It IS a crystalline salt. soluble IN water,
but tnsoIubIe in alcohol When admins
tered in small doses continuously, as il
cases ot slow poison. it Stimulates a course
CT ehronte intestinal Inflammation. Given
in large dcses It produces frequently pain,
puTging ard a final collapse, acting much
&C dos c boov-v S,-a c@ s,-.--=
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
Arrival of the Oceanic.

NEW YORK, Dec. Arrived: Steam
ship Oceanic, from Liverpool.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
CANADA MAY MAKE EXHIBIT.
Minister of Agriculture Considering
st. Louis Exposition.

ter of Agriculture has not yet made up his
mind on the subject. it is likely that
Canadian exhibit will be made at the st.
Louis Exuosition in 1903.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
PERRY,s MEN LEAVE COLON.

Transit on Isthmus Restored and
Perfectly safe.
Captain Perry, of the Iowa. sent the
following eabIegram to the Navy Depart
ment this morning:
Panama, Dec 1.
sI have re-embarlled all of the force
on the isthmus, perfect security of
transit being efectually restored.
PERRY"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04

Doors S1.oo each; white Pine i IL
inches thiek-Eeady painted. LIbbey 3 Co.,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04

EIynn,s Business College, sfh and K.
Business. Shorthand. TypewTiting-s25 year.
Weather Strips, IL IT., IL cts. each,
felt or rubber edge. 6th and New York ave.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04

Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co
Delightful trips daily st $50 p m. from foot
7th ST. Is Old Point Comfort. Norfolk. Virginia
Beach, and Newport News See ad. page Z.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04

Flooring, SI.z0 per 100 square feet.
tongued and groored, at 9th and New York ave.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04

Flooring, SI.25 per 100 square feet
tongred and grooved, At Frank Libbey & Co.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04

5x2o Shingles, and plenty of tken,.
at eth snd New York ave
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04

Dressed Common Boards, S1.2o per
100 it., BY Frank LfBbey 5 CO.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
FIRE AT vERMILIoN.

The Business Portion of the Ohio
Town Destroyed.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. IA special to
the Press" from Saudusky says:
The business portion of yermilion.
Ohio, vas destroyed by fire this morning.
Loss S25.oe0."
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04

Fair and continued cold K night and
Thursday; brisk northwesterly winds
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04

L ct. per IIneaI foot Weather Strip,
at eth and New York ave. F. Libbey & Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-18
BELLAIRE.
News Notes of Interest From the
Belmont County Metropolis.

r. NJ. Evans. of Barnesyile, was in
the city yesterday.
James Connors is recovering from
an illness of the grip.
w. R. Clifton, of Mingo. was in the
city yesterday calling on friends.
Miss Blanche Harris, Of St Glars
Vile, is visiting friends in the city.
Randall Lane, of GAINESVILLE, was in
the city yesterday calling on friends.
The X. of P. orchestra will furnish
the music for the Turner'S masquer-
ade ball this evening.
Mr.. George Work and wife, of Sis
tersville, were the guests of Mrs.
Works parents, Mr. and Mrs. r. john
son, yesterday.
John w Fish, the popular travelling
salesman for the Bellaife Bottle Com
pany. has returned from a successful
trip.
The banquet of the Belmont County
Medical Association next Friday Will
be largely attended. The AFFAIR will be
held at the Windsor.
Bert Cole, who took part in the Elks'
circus and later underwent an opera
ton at Glendale hospital, is reported
to be recovering and will be able 10
leave the hospital in few weeks.
The famous Kilmet Hearne company
will be at the Columbia Theater all this
week with a repertoire of the latest
plays. The company carries a large
amount OF its own scenery and has an
exceptionally strong cast
W. B. McCarty and r. NJ Wilson,
representing the Eldorado Gold Mining
Company, Of Baker City, Ore, are in
the city SOLICITING stock for this COM
pany. The stock is 81 par value, the
market price being Is cents.
| Word was received last evening that
DR.. w. C. Men had suffered another
hemorrhaSe yesterday morning. and
his friends have grave fears Is to hi1
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-18

recovery Ills physician eGlu hopes
that q reaction win occur and that &
turn for the better win take place.
While DR.. Minsinger was at ST.
Clairsville last week on professional
business, he accidentlly fell and in
jured his knee. which has given him
much trouble and has compelled him to
use a cane. His many friends hope
for speedy recovery and that moth
ing serious will be the result.
Rev. d. w. Knight, of Cuyahoga
Falls. viii arrive here to-day to assist
Rev. Simons, of the First M. E. church.
in his revival services this week. Rev.
Knight is an eloquent speaker. He
viii also take part in the singing. as he
has beautiful voice. The meetings
continue to grow in interest and many
conversions have been made.
1t was through committee of the
Board of Trade consisting of H. w.
Herman, George Yost. John r. Cow.
and A. Klotz. who visited the State
board of equalization at Columbus and
secured the reduction of ten per cent.
on the valuation of this city. The
Board of Trade is to be congratulated
on their valuable work.
For. some days there has been talk
about new opera house being built in
this city, which IS to be located on
Union street. 1t is said number OF
Bellaire citizens, with outsiders, will
finance the company. 1t is also said
that this theater will be in the circuit
of the new Wheeling threaten which
it is understood, has sixteen cities in
present circuit
Mrs. William Brainard. wife of Con-
stable Brainard, passed away Sunday
night unknown to the family. Mrs.
Brainard had been sick for some days.
but was able to be about the house
and do some work, and on Saturday
evening the family retired as usual.
Early in the morning Mr.. Brainard
awoke with severe toothache and
arose from his bed to get something 10
alleviate the pain in his tooth. After
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-18

ward he returned to bed, but noticc6
that Mrs. Brainard had peculiar look
In her face, and going to her side and
raising her up. discovered that she
was dead. The shock to the husband
was almost more than he could endure.
ard he hastily called the children. but
the end was over. and the loving wife
and mother had passed to the great
beyond. She is survived by her hus-
band and four children,e and several
brothers, her maiden name being
Noble. Mrs Brainard was a noble wo-
man and was loved by her many
friends, and her sad and sudden death
was a shock to the community. The
bereaved husband and family have the
sympathy OF the community. Ar
rangements for the funeral had not
been made yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-18

Brinkmier's little studio on the north
side of the Market street bridge is dis
playing some of the most beautiful
photographs, and they have cut the
price in two. All pictures are just half
the holiday price. Cabinets, 10 pictures
for S1.00, and best dull finish, Aristo,
Platino or Carbonette, 10 pictures for
$1.00. This price is reduced for thirty
days only Give them a call.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-18
THE MODERN WAY

Commends itself to the well-informed
to do pleasantly and effectualiy what
was formerly done in the erudest man
ner and disagreeahly as well. To
cleanse the system and break up colds,
headaches. and fevers without unpleas-
ant after effects, use the delightful
liquid laxative remedy, Syrup of Figa
Made by California Fig Syrup Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-18
:wbrtlins Regiater
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

The Coal Dealers Protective Assoc
citation hereby notify the public that
on and after March list, 1901, all coal
sold for domestic consumption will
be cash on delivery.
THE WHEELING ICE e.
STORAGE CO.,
f. p. JONES,
CHARLES BECKER,
WEST VA. coal & ICE CO.,
j. c. MCKINLEY,
BELL BROS,
GEORGE III. WESTWOOD,
II. w. DAUGEERTY,
HENRY l.. STARLIGHT,
MCKINLEY ~ HOLMES,
JOCHUM IL CO.,
ROBERT CAROUTH.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-18
b. & o. Mfd-Winter Excursio,. "a
Washington aud Halffn,nre

April 18th the B. & 0. will sell ex-
cursion tickets to Washington and
Baltimore at the low rate of $1,000.
valid for return passage ten days. in
Guiding date Of sale. For full infor-
nation apply to T. C, Burke, Passenger
and Ticket Agent, Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-18

-Four per cent interest. compounded
semi-annually paid on deposits bv the
Real Estate Savings Bank. pa Fourth
Ave, Pittsburg, Pa. 1t is ,'snominated.
in the bond Write or call for rules.
etc. fmor !
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-18

The sale of Household and Kitchen
FurnIUre of the late Geo. PAUL., 116
south Penn street. is continued from
all is sold.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-18

The sale of Household and Kitchen
Furniture of the late Geo. Pauii. no
south Penn street. is continued from
Monday morning at 10 o'clock. until
all is sold.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-18

White Cloud property sale postponed
until Saturday, February %. at Court.
House. Price bid was $26. 05o.
Arizona republican., 1901-05-19
JILTED GIRL KILLS HERSELF.

New York. May 1S.-'I have got an- other girl and don't care for you any more"
 Tflie Fink a 19-year-old Russian girl, received this message yesterday from her sweetheart, left b hind in her old home in the village of Munsick. She had t'een saving every cent she could to pay his way tO this country. and his message ended her little dream Of happiness They found her with an empty carbolic acid bottle beside her in the hallway at 36 ScanneH street, and two hours later she died in the hospital.
 Tilii- Fink came to this country two years ago. The young man she left behind in Russia promised to fol- low her and to marry her here. and from time tO time she received letters from him saying that he was heart broken and longing for the time when he would have enough money to pay his passage tO this country.
 The giIf went to work in a tailor shop and hOarded half of every cent she earned. About a month ago she had enough to pay one passage from Russia to New York, and she joyfuly purchased a ticket for her lover and mailed it to him. She got letter from him Friday and his reply broke her heart He told hsr coldly that he
Arizona republican., 1901-05-19

Business mems lunch served every day at the Hoffman.
Arizona republican., 1901-05-19

J. w. Evans ct ux to C. J. Corbell, decd to und A int in Tits 9 and IT, blk "A; consideration. $10.
Arizona republican., 1901-05-19
A PATHETIC INCIDENT
Aftermath of the Late Election That
 Moved Ned Creighton to Tears.

A gentleman who conducts second- hand store met Ned Creighton on the street. and in patronizing and conh- dential manner called him to a quiet place and said; ''Is your name Creigh- ton?" Ned replied that it was, and ths store keeper then re'ated to him that he had been looking for him for the last ten days, but till that mo- mert had been unable to locate him.
 We'll" said Ned. what can I do for you?"
 Why" responded the other. II have been unable to find those cots and have been looking all over for thsm. am considerably interested for I let them so very heap. with the understanding that they would be returned.
 "I don't understand,' said Mir Creighton, "I do not recollect having rented any cots of you or any one else"
 Well" said the furniture dealer Aren't you secretary of the demo- cratic city central committee?"
 No" answered Ned "I can't stand for it" and he saw a sad expression come over the face of his interviewer. as the latter realized that his ten-day search was to be still further extended.
 This in only one of tha touching in- cidents that so frequently fol ow city campaign. and it's pathos will be easily understood ly th0sA w ho kept in close touch win tsa conduct of the late campaign in the Third ward Even Ned, who is a big husky boy. could hardly refrain flrn tears of syn pathy for the poor furniture dealer, as ne re- lated the circumstance to reporter In fact. he did brush his coat sleeve across his face significantly time or two. and the reporter. who Is also ten- der-hearted. trained from any sug- gestive comment. Such things are ike death in the family of ones friend One can feel and sympathize. but it is not good taste and Is really harrow ing to the hearts of thosa we love to refer directly to things that grow sweeter as they get farther away.