Evening Star Newspaper, March 18, 1892, Page 6

THE BUSY SENATE. Quite a Number of Measures Con- sidered and Acted Upone HORE CORRECTING THE RECORD. “Rep. Williams Complains of the Speech of His Colleague. { | HE IS A POLITICAL MUGWUMP. But He Does not Like the Way That Species is Keferred to inthe Speech Under Gonsid- eration, as Edited by Its Author. THE SENATE. ‘There were not a dozen Senators in the cham- ber during prayer and about an equal number came in while the journal of yesterday wax be- ing read. ‘The chair was @ccupied by Mr. Man- Gerson as president pro tem., who presented a memorial from the Philadelphia conference of the Methodist Episcopal church that Congress shail “secure in some C rican Bab- bath so that the nearly all the states of the sspeoted at the | Columbian exposition of FOR AND AGAINST FREE COINAGE. Several memorials in favor of the free and glind delegation. After the gentle- an from Massachusetts had «declared that he {would “print the rest of bis remarks Chippewa river in Wisconsin and West Newton slough, Minn. ; TO CORRECT THE RECORD AGAIN. Mr. Williams (Maas), rising to a question of privilege, moved to strike from the Record j that portion of the of Mr. Walker j (ilass.) which bad not been delivered by him. ere seemed to be, said Mr. Williams, @ con- stant complaint on the part of the démocratic Representatives from Massachusetts against he: publican colleagues. He would not | complain of this matter were it not of a per- sonal and insuiting nature, such as, he thought, seldom «ppeard in the records of Congress. ‘ihe speech which the gentleman had printed made » gross attack on the class of men who | were denominated muga and on the New EF there appenred « sub-heading inverted by the gentleman bin.«elf—“Hot Shot for Mugwumps —Hoar and Wiilicms Shown Up—Williamg’ Re- ort on Silver C ¢ Riddled.” (Laughter. } Fie (Williams?) inguiry wae a proper one, whether the rules permitted a Congress man to edit his specehes in the Record? and have the Yesulte as he saw them in his own mind biazoned to the world. It was the business of the committee on printing to see that such matter was not in- jected by gentlemen who printed speeches they never had made. Qir. Kiehardson (Tenn.), chairman of the committee on print i that the commit- tee ad no authority over the subject. PRINTED BY MISTAKE. Mr. Walker said that the bead lines to which the gentleman objected had been printed by mistake. [Laughter.] Mr. Williams said that it was not his purpore to do anything more than to ask the attention of the committee on printing to such methods and to ask it to see that no such thing should happen in the futur ‘unlimited coinage of silver were presented by | Mr. Wolcott from silver leagues and al clubs in Colorado and one against it by Mr. zeus of Mimourl. | notice that at 3 o'clock Id ask the Senate to cor wet to the death of his | next Thursday be wo: sider resolutions in res Inte colleague. Mr. Hearst. Mr. Dawes gave not.ce th ’ the Indian appropriation bill on Monday next. | Mr. Casey, from the commitr al | ture, reported a bill to establieh a uniform } standard of wheat, corn, oats, barley and rye. | Calendar. PEDESTAL FOR THE SHERMAN STATUE. Mr. Hawley introduced a bill appropriating 50,000 for a pedestal and statue to Gen. W. T. Sherman in the city of Washington. Referred. On motion of Mr. Allison the biil establishing rt of delivery at Des Moines, lowa, was taken from the calendar and passed. he following bills were made special orders for fext week to come im after the West Vir- ginia direct tax bill: ‘To improve the navigation and to afford ease and satety fo the trade and commerce of the Mississippi river and to prevent destructive foods. Making appropriation of the Columbia river. For the construction of a boat railw Dalles and Celilo Falls and Ten-mile ra the Columbia river and for the improvement of ‘Three-mile rapids. ‘Mr. Daniel introduc be would call up the improvement provide for the ¢ the constitutional and the states and territories for the regulauon of railway traffic. Kefezred to committee on in- terstate commerce. ‘The calendar was taken up and bills were dis- posed of as foliows: THIRTY DAYS’ LEAVE. To allow thirty days’ leave of alsenc ployes m the bureau of engraving and ing. Mr. Morgan offered an amendment extend- ing the provisions of the bul w draughteme assistant ¢raughtsmen, clerks, writers copyists under the direction of the Navy De- partment. Mr. Chandler stated that there was a bill pending in the committee on naval aifsirs, which would undoubtedly be reported tavor ably, extending the like privilege to the fore- men and leading workmen in the various navy yards. Mr. Morgan's amendment was agreed to and the bill was passed. TO INVESTIGATE THE HEALTH OFFICER. The resolation heretofore offered for an in- vestigation as to the couduct of the health officer of the District of Columbia in the matter of the collection of garbage and as te why there is a deficiency of 25.000 in that service was reported back from the committee on con- tingent expenses and was agreed to. The calendar was again taken up and wore disposed of as follows: For an investigation and payment of the claim for fuei used by the United States army during the war, from Cameron Hill, in Chatta- Booga, not to ex 0,000. Passed. For the enlargement of the military post at Fort Wayne, Mich. Passed. Granting to the state of Wyoming 160 acres ig the Fort D. A. Russell military reservation for agricultural fair and industrial exposition grounds. Passed. Appropriating 220,000 for the improvement of Vert’ Walle Walia. military reegtvatica, in | the state of Washington. Passed. QRSDE OF MEDICAL OFFICERS. To define the grade of certain medical officers of the army. Passed. It fixes the grade of med- ical officers of the army below that of sur- Reon general as follow: of colonel, assistant surgeon generals; those holding ther. of lientenant colonel, deputy surgeon general it also provides that before receiving the rank of captain of cavalry assistant surgeons shall be examined under the provisions of the act of Octover 1, 1890, entitled “An act to provide for the ' examination of certain officers of the army and to regulate promotio: therein,” and that mecical officers of the army may be assigned by the Secretary of War to such duties in the mediesl department as the interests of the service may demand. Authorizing the Secretary of War to lease for not over five years (revocable at pieasure) such property under charge of the War Department ‘as may not be, for the time being, required for public use. Laid aside without action. YROWIBITION IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY. To amend the statutes so.as to provide that orders trora the Se War. Mr. Wilson explained the object and necessity | of the bill. ‘Mr. Voorhees protested against the forfeiture an‘ confiscation clause of the vill as being too broad and radical. It the seizure of the liquers, bat wagons of those witi whom « Lottle of whisky | might be found. It was in est of the worst class of people, informers, liars by edu- | cation and by instinét. who pried around into | the infirmities of the human race and got half | the proceeds of the forfeitur Mr. Wilson satd that the bill did not propose fo change the provisions of the existing Law. Tt merely provided for, in pg certain i toxicants—ale. beer &¢.—not ctabraced within the terms of existing Inw. | ‘The bali (on Mr. Voorhees’ objection) went Over without action To amend the act to divide the judicial dis- trict of North Dakota. Passed. ‘© pay to the heirs of J Ham_ €4,000, ‘With interest from 1564 to 1572, for U. S. bonds | stolen and destroye:t by the thief. Passed. ‘To pay the beirsot Johu W. Vose $11,000, with interest from 1564 to 1872, for U.S. bonds stolen and destroyed by the thicf Passed. To pay Mrs. £. Trask. postmaster of Empo- ria, Kan., $242, the contents of five registered | Hetiers stolen from the office” Passed. To pay Frank Mother $225 due him as route egent, Paced. To vest the title to publie square 1102 im ‘Washington city in the trustees of the Fourth Street Methodist Episcopal Chureh. Passed. Prescribing the duties of the assessor of the District of Columbia. Pics. ‘The last was a House bill: Senate bills. ‘The Senate then, at 2 p.m., on motion of Mr. Sherman, proceeded to ex-eutive business THE MOUSE. of the horses and | all the rest were ‘The opening of the House this morning was Gueventici Afew leaves of absence were granted and several Senate bills appropriately referred. On motion of Mr. Heard of Missouri » bill was passed authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Osage river at Warsaw, Mo. MORE INFORMATION WANTED. Mr. McMillin (Tean.), from the committee on | | eae eee, | specen. culture, today made a favorable report on Mr. ir. Richardson said that it was not in the power of te committee to prevent the gen- Heman from Massechusetts making head lines and captions to the various phrases of his __Mr. Williams called attention janguage. which seemed to him to be unparliamentary and oifensive ja the extreme —words that were not uttered in heat of debate, but were printed without provocation—words uttered oniy in print. ing and not im a manly fashion. The privilege of printing» in the Record was never intended to give the power of personal insult. Even if proper under the tnles the exercise of that power was not gen- Hemanly and not pariam Mr. W quoting speech, 0b to that gentleman's declara- tion that the mugwumps in this House held their seate “by gross deception and moral fraud.” ‘These were at best unmanly words, but coming bere under the color of having been spoken, they were the more serious. The gen- tleman from Worcester had quoted from the sermon onthe Mount. For a rock-faced and to the and sky-piercing monument of bias- phemy commend him to the words in ‘which the gentleman —_ compares an attack upon a fellow member to the rebuke of the Savior of men to the Scribes and hari- sees. Mr. Loud (Cal.)—Do you consider an attack upon the mugwumps asa personal attack? Mr. Williams—Yes, I do, because I have been one. {Laughter.} The controversy between Messrs, Williams and Walker (Muss.) relative to the personal at- tack of the former by the latter ma speech published under leave to print was dis- posed of by referring the subject to the com- Mittee on printing for investigation and the House proceeded to the consideration of private business. ——— TOPICS. RUPSON RIVER FRIDGE. Senator Blackbu: troduced a bill to authorize the New Y Kew Jersey bridge companies to € maintain a bridge across the Hudson river between New Yorkeity and the state of New Jersey. Th be'located at such point in New Y tween 65th and 7id streets and suck pointnorth of the southerly hne of Union township, N. J., ary of War may prescribe. Any railroad on either side of the river shail have equal rights to the tracks and connections of the bridge companies and all disputes arising thereon are to be decided by the state com- merce ¢ The bridge is tobe not less than 15 h and the plans are to be approved by the § of War. The work of construction is to begin within one year and is to be completed within four years, ‘THEY FAVOR THE BILL. J. Irving Pearce, president of the Third National Bank of Chicago, and H. W. Jackson, its receiver, appeared before the House com- mittee on banking and currency today in sup- portof the bill introduced by Mr. Bacon, amending the act of J §, authorizing the appointment of receivers of national banks. INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILL. The Senate committee on appropriations yes- terday finished the Indian appropriation bill reported it to the Senate. t increase Je in the House @as £505,958, making total amount carried in the bi ported The entire clause reiting to the y officers as Indian agents ken out of the House bill. UNIFORM GRADES FCR GRATN. from the committee on agri- Dill ary uthorizing of Agric id requiring re to fix aun ation and grading and barley form sta for wheat, committee added vide that i merce im grain, if it or his authorized 80 directs, public inspection, classification or gradi shall not be required nor made when the grain ix consigned to ite owner or his anthor- ized agent, or to a mill or private store house, or for deposit in a special bin to a public ware Louse. oF toa purchaser, oF. if consigned to a | market where the usages of trade recognize the sale of grain by sample, when the consignee shall direct its sale in that way. SILK EXPERIMENT STATIONS. Senator George, from the committee on agri- culture, today reported to the Senate a substi- tute for Mr. Mitebell’s bill for the encourage- ment of silk culture. The substitute pro- vides for the establishment in diferent ts of the United States of not exceeding five experiment stations, to bea part of the ieultural €xperiment stan Five thonsand dollars is th or com- the consigner of c ‘THE DEFENDANT'S TRIP TO CULPEPER To SEE A YOUNG LADY WHOM ME HAD MET RERE WITH- OUT DISCLOSING THAT HE WAS 4 MARRIED mas. ‘iay The dant at first denied the martia; fer therdetepdnny nears Sree artes Judge Wilson here moved to strike ont this reference, and said that as such testimony had already been ruled out it hardiy seemed proper for the government to get such testi- mony before the jury. i ‘The testimony was then ordered stricken ont. The witness stated thot the defendant finaliy aknowledged the marriage aud aid that he would inform Col. Hamlink of the marringe. Witness came home at Christmas, staid a few days and sooh left for Portsmouth. He came home again the Slst of January in response to atelegram. He saw his sister every day after- ward, and noticed a bruise on his sister's right wrist the Tuesday or Wednesday following the shooting. It was very dark and extended around the wrist. Cross-examined—-Met the defendant on F street October 24 between 11th and 12th, He was in a buggy. Got out and came over to the sidewalk. Redirect—Frank Hamlink was five feet seven and a quarter inches in height. 4 MARY MELVIN. Mary Melvin, a colored woman living at No. 1723 Q street, Mr. Frank B. Conger's, said she was in the front third-story room at the time of the shooting and heard five shots. ‘She raised the wirdow and looked out and saw a crowd of people in the street. Cross-examined-—She said she counted the shots as they were fired; first two shots, end then the other three “cum right ‘long; jes’ e7 fas’ ez could be.” Mrs. Rose Rosery, a colored woman, was recalled and stated that the defendant held his hand down low when he shot at the lady. The lust time he shot he raised his haud and shot at the gentleman. Crons-exumined-—Witness said she told her husband that night how the man held his hand, She did not remember ever telling any- body else how tie man held his pistol. Said she told Mr. Cole, the district attorney, of it this morning, when he asked witness about it. In the Schneider murder trinl yesterday afternoon Mra, Taylor, the professional nurse in attendance upon Mrs. Schneider, concluded her testimony. Mrs. Taylor stated, despite the objections of the defense, that Mrs. Schneider informed those about her bedside that she and her brother stood facing her husband, with their backs to the north; that her husband fired at her from in front, and that her brother had no pistol, Mrs. Taytor also stated that Dr. Foster gave Mrs. Sclmeider injections of morphia the night of the shooting every two hours; that they were mostly given on the left arm, and that while she slcpt much that night her sleep was @ very troubled one. At the couclusion of Mrs, ‘Taylor's testimon; Judge Wilson moved to strike out all of it which had reference to statements made by the deceased concerning the shooting. The motion, however, wax promptly overruled. The last witness examined Burgess of Culpeper, Va.. and his testrmo was the most sensationn! yet given. It given ina sharp, emphatic manner, and was beard with the greatest interest. ME. JAMES A, BURGESS. Mr. Burgess stated that he was the proprietor of the Waverly Hotel at Culpeper, Va., and re- membered that a little before noon Sunday, the 24th day of January, 1892, two voting men, who had just arrived by train from Washington, en- tered his hotel and rezistered. District attorney—Do you see either of those oung me: Jon witnces Yes, sir. ‘There he is (pointing out the prisoner), sitting over there, District attorney- Have you the register of your hotel with you? The witness (producing it)--Yee, sir. District attorney--What names did they reg- is James A. ister? “The man facing the Indy when The witness (examining the book)—Jos. B.| he shot her, continued the witness. Thomas and A. Kempstone of Washington, | ‘ihe other man was vack of her. That D. man stood still. He didn't do anything. ‘The witness then stated that they remained until after dinner and that about 8 o'clock the following Friday evening. Jantary 29, the sane two young men again registered at the hotel under the same names. They were assigned a Tam sure that the man who didn’t shoot was near the tree. No one but the lady moved. The other man ran off.” Redirect—The Indy moved. The flashes were toward the north. MRS. HANNAH BURORSS. Mrs. Hannah Burgess, a colored woman, was recalled and asked to state how the man who did the shooting held his pistol, ‘The witnese answered by holding her hand low and down- ward. Cross-examined—Witness said that she told Mr. Holmes that night how the man held his pistol. She also told some gentiemen in the district attorneys oflice the Saturday after the shooting about it. She added that the man who stood nearest the terrace didn’t do any shooting. _SERGT, MYERS. Sergt. Chas. C. Myers of the police force stated that he was in charge of the third pre- cinct station the night of the shooting, but did not reach the station until 9 o'clock the next morning. He saw the pistol brought in by Ofticer Keofe the night of the shooting. It had been kept in a Wesk inside of the railing which separates the desks from the rest of the room. Only the officers have access to that desk. Witness said that he turned the pistol over to the property clerk after the inquest held on Frank Hamlivk’s body, about 9 o'clock a.m. the day after the inquests at THE JURY EXAMINING THE COAT. room, but they did not go to ‘it immediately. Witness saw them at breakfast the next morn- ing. but they left the house soon afterward and only one came bac! District attorney—When did he come back? ‘The witness—-Dinwer time, the srme day. District attorney—Was any one with him when he came back? ‘The witness—Yer, sir: there was, District attorney—A indy or x gentleman? ‘The witness—A young lady, sir. Who she was I didn’t know. "They took dinner together. Distriet attorney—Now, which one of the two young men was it? ‘The witness—Tho man Ihaye pointed out here—the prisoner. ‘The witness then stated that the next time he saw this young man was at the District jnil, when witness recognized him. “The other young man,” continued the witness, “E have never seen since. He was a young man of about twenty-three or twenty-four, smooth face, but I cannot say whether he wore a mus- tache or not.” On cross-examination wituess stated that while he could not swear which one of the two young men registered he knew that one of them did, for there was no one else there at the time to do 0. The witness having loft the stand the court adjourned at 8:30 antil 10 o'clock this morning. Today's Proceedings. ‘The weather had the cffect of greatly reduc- ing the number of spectators this morning in attendance upon the trial of Howard J. Schneider for the killing of bis wife. Very many ladies, however, braved the inclement weather and early secured desirable seats. MANY ELLEN WiLsux. Mary Ellen Wilson, a colored woman, said she was employed at Mrs. Sunderland's, No. 1711 Q ctrect, ut the time of the shooting asa cook. She said che was in the basement of the house and heard the shots. She counted five as they were being fired. She ran out on the at once and saw a number of people on the street passing toward ISth street. She then went up to the scene of the shooting. Cross-exeminesd—Witness said she was in the kitchen, back of the house, when phe heard the shooting, sud thought there was a little pause between the fourth and filth shots. ui TAYLOB. Horace Taylor of No. 1811 street, a colored man, was hext examined. He said that at the time of the shooting he was on his way home aud while tarn from 16th he heard several shots. das to the number said he heard five, and thoug! s4 pause after the second one. He said be saw a ‘rowd of people on Qstrect. He went inte No. 1717 Q street towee some friends and ther came out with a young man and went upto Col. Hamiink’s residence. but did not go in. Cross-exammod—Witness said he heard the shots distinctly and counted them as they were fired, but observed ne interval between thg fourth and fifth sho! "Dr. R. A. Foster wav recalled. and stated that he gave instructions that Mrs. Schueider’s wrist be treated with aicobol and water. Cross-examined Witness said he wax a regu- lar government clerk and that he left the office whenever it was necessary tu attend to his practice. ‘I graduated at the Columbian Uni- IDENTIFYING THE PISTOL. police headquarters. {Pistol identified by wit- ness.| He also delivered another pistol and five empty shells, Cross-examined—Witness said that there was.a tag on the pistol when it was turned over to the property clerk, but the tag is uot on the pistol now. He did not know where the tag is how. It was prepared by the station clerk, Mr. Elliott. Judge Wilson—We now ask for that tag. District attorney—We know nothing of it. If it can be found yon shall have it. > | Judge Wilson—Sergeant, where is the other pistol? M District attorney We object. ‘The court—You need not answer. Nothing was asked the witness concerning that pistol. ‘The witness —A record is kept of all weapons received, and also of all persons brought in or who surrender, Geo. Ke Sincli man residing at No. 1900 Q street, testified thal he heard five shots, fired about tas one woyld count 1, 2, 3, 4. 5. He went to the scene of ‘the shooting and saw the crow. Cross-exammed—The shots were not fired rapidly and there was no pause between them. At this point, 12:15, a recess was taken untill o'clock. « PROPERTY CLEGK SYLVESTER. Richard Sylvester, the property clerk of the metropolitan police force, testified that he re- ceived a fevolver from Sergt. Myers the morn- ing of the 3d of February last and tive ox- loded shells. [Revolver and shells identified. } hey have since been keptin the office sufo at uo ue but witness and his clerk had examined then. Cross-examined——There was a tag on it when the pistol was received by witness, but it was dropped off in the offic Judge Wilson—-Did you receive another pis- ton for each station. ‘THE UTAH PILT. The House territories committee today prac8| ly finished the consideration of the Utah local government bill, but im deference to the wishes of Delegate Cuine, who desires to have incorporated in the bill instead of having it reported asx an original measure, the committee deferred action on the bill and ad- tol? District attorney—We object. The court--Objection sustained. MES. LAUKA L. PATCHELDER, Mrs. Laura L. Batchelder, residing at No. 1712 Q street, was next examined, and stated that ske heard the shots. ‘There were five, a slight interval between the first and second. Nhe said she has known the defendant and had seen him at witness’ house about the 42h or Sth of January. He called to sec a yontly girl journed until next Wednesday. It is expected | that a vote will then be tak TO PUNISH RIOTOUS PASSENGERS ON SUIPROARD. Senator Frye today introduced a bill to pro vide for the punishment of offenses on the high seas. It provides for the punishment by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or by imprison- meut not exceeding one yeur, or both, of any person not a member of the crew of an Amerieau vessel, within the ad- miralty jurisdiction of the United States and out of the jurisdiction of any particular state, who shall create any riot or disorder, or com- mit any breach of the peace, or resist the crew in the ‘performance of the commands of the Officers of a vessel. Provision is also Made for the punishment by a fine not exceeding £1,000 or by imprisonment at bard labor not exceeding two years of any person nota member of a crew who shall strike, in- jure or commit en assault upon any other per- son on a vessel out of the jurisdiction of the several states, but within the sdmiralty juris. diction of the United States. ‘The statutes in regard to mutiny on ehip- joard are so amended us to provide for the sent of persons other than the erew te OF attempt to incite mutiny on any American vessel on the high seas, TO LAND caDLEn, Eppa Hanton of Virginia and Jeff Chandler today appeared before the House committee on be there, Miss Geraldine Lightfoot, witness’ sis- ter. ‘My sister,” said the witness, “then intro- duced me to the defendant. 1 left the room and entered an adjoining room, where I could hear what was said. Before I then met did not know that the defendant was ried man. My sister lives in © Va., and was then on a short visit to m; I ‘first learned the defendant married man at my house from his mother about ten days after I met him. He never afterward called at my houre, although he en- deavored to attract my sister sattention. I went to his mothers house, where I had a con- versation with her. ‘That was the afternoon of January 20. My sister left for home two days later. ‘I received a note from the defendant on a I DR. SCHAEFFER ILLUSTRATING ON THE BLACK- ‘BOARD. versity Medical School,” ho continued, ‘fifteen years ago, buthave been in the government ‘employ since 1873.” Turning toward Judge Wilson the witness said: “I think yon are very disespectful, si ‘Judge Wilson—Ab! In what manner, doe- tor? Dr. I ts hen your manner, sir. You speak 80 lond. ‘Judge Wilson--You seemed to be bard ‘of hearing, doctor. y Dr. Foster, leaving the stand—It was entirely unealied foi ‘MISS BAMLINK BECALLED, Miss Jennie Hamlink was then recalled and farther questioned concerning the incidents of foreign and interstate commerce and urged favorable action on Francaise du Telegraph de Paris a New York Permission to land a cable on the shore of South Carolina and also ou the shore of Vir- nia near Norfolk. 2 Biggest Umbrella in the World. From the Dry Goods Chronicle. it w said that the biggest umbrella in the ‘world has been made for the use of a West Afri~ bill togive the Campagnie | the evening when her father heard of the mar- ge. She stated that the defendant went out of the house first aud was foliowed by her brother and sister; that her father went to the door and that the defendant as be went turned and said: “I'll shoot you both. Cross-examined-~Witness said she looked out of the second story window because sbe was afraid the defendant would hurt some one. Her father wax naturally angry, but she didn't hear ber brother say any- king. The umbrella, which can be closed the asual manner, is twenty-one feet in di- ameter, and is aifixed toa polished mahogany étaffof the sume length. The canopy is made Ifitia straw, and has a score of straw tassels ud « border of crimson satin, On the top is a pn mong orazment, which terminates «gilded cone. When in use the umbrelia fixed io the ground, and under its shelter the wable to entertaim thizty guests at dinner. thing, mor did she bear her sister say bear hed epege tag fire thas esarsloge oat sister eer te. She seid’ that us the defendant went as with his ond hee Inther west dows the C Po + 1692—-EWELVE PAGES... - shots. Jes vas the ‘Mrs. Batch- ‘MES. G. ¢. LIGHTFOOT. Mrs. G. C, Lightfoot, the mother of the pre- cedihg witness, testified thet she was the mother of Geraldine Lightfoot; that she knew the defendant and would be able to recog- nize him {She was then requested =H ook, * a ot Tom nee @ could recognize him, bu although the defendant sat nearly in front of the witness, and but about ten feet away, sho fail€d to point him out.) The witness then said that tho ;defendant called on her daughter Geraldine oti the 24th, 2:h and 30th of Jannarr Inst at her home in Culpeper; that on tie thy Saturday, the defeucant ealled about iz S'elock. He and her daughter went out aud Were goac for about half an hour. When they ‘returned witness invited him to tween. the first and second ‘extent of elder.) GENERAL ORDER NO. 1. ‘They May Not Have Known What it Meant, but They Obeyed It. Joha F— was a soliier. “He was a member of the tenth Maine regiment, and orderly ser- geant of his company. He was every inch a soldier, brave and true, albeit a little prone to stick to the letter rather than to the spirit of the law. The articles of war were his studs— his vade mecum. In short, he was'excessively military —military ali through. At the close of the late war John came home and was shortly afterward installed into the responsible posi- tion of sexton of our church; and he straight- ed things out wonderfully. On the very first Sabbath after his taking charge we found posted upon the wall of the church vestibule take dinner, when her daughter said | No pubs document iia AUCTION SALES “Mamma, we have haddinuer at the hotel.” “I | “"Tyore had been trouble in certain quarters Z N SALES. said,” continued the wituess,"*'Why.my daugh-| reguiting from the dilieelty wich a4 TOMORROW. Mr pects’ zou Know that was wrong?’ when | came to church late found in gaining their | \y;ALTER B-WILLI a aakeaee - Belneider said to me that there was noth- | seute when gentiemen had pot’ in abead of | WALTER B. ee ee ing wrong in that: that it was customary for | them. John determined to re iy so he | REGULAR SATURDAY SALE OF HOUSEHOL® EF geatlenen in Washington to take young ladies | jxsuod: “General Order No. Le wbich readies | PECTS CONSGS AY Tutv ate Pate to motels for dinner.” ‘trict-attorney—“When did next see Mz Schneider?” ore Mrs. Lightfoot—‘I never saw him again. I see him now,” said the witness suddenly, District attorney*“Where? Mr. Lightfoot—“sitting there,” (pointing out the defendant, who put up his hand to hide abroad smile). Mrs. Lightfoot then identified several notes received by her daughter from the defendant. ‘Tho witness stated that she did not know the TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION AT OUE ES ROOM, COKNIRUENTH STREET AND NSYLVANTA AVENUE NORTHWEST, Te MORNING, COMMENCING AT "TEN follows: “Rules to be observed when a Indy wishes to enter a pew in which gentlemen are alrendy ated: Let the lady advance one pace beyon the pew—halt—about. face—and salute. The a! will be vacated by the gentiemen by a nk movement. The squad should rise simul- taneously when the lady presents herself and face outward—then deploy into the aisle, the head man facing the indy, the others passing to his rear, when, if necessary, the line will be ALSO FIVE PARLOR SUITES FROM MANUFACTURER, ANTIQUE OAK CHAMBER SUITES, LARGE GLASS SHOW QASE- the weather, it_ WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO, A LAtilien & 10s, ancnce, 1407 G street. 1 tected up and down theaisle by a right or | rir ICTORIA WE CHE! defendant was a maztied man until she learned | {oft countermnrch, aa the ease may require, the | PEERY BOT OMY ELE MATCHED EN of the shooting. ighiteteca BLSODED. BAY ThUTTiNG Horst. WITH Judge Wilson allowed the witness to leave the | *-The lady, whon the way is clear, willsalute| Yp Hitt, AND. SINGLY: HARNESS, FOR BOTH stand without cross-examining her. again and advance to her position in the pew, YAY, MARCH NINETEENTH, 180° JOS. F. BATCHELDER. after which the gentlemen will break fronr the on ae Ee i soll for agent Tear obliquely aud resume their places. we Victoria, Jou. F. Batchelder of No. 1712 Q street testi- = “Parties performing this evolution have fied thathe heard the shots. He said there | session of tho aisle until it te completed, nod wero five, with a very slight intorval | none others will interfere. (Bigned) . between the. first and second. They joux F, F-—, Sexton.” Kew Tork! 1 were fired rapidly. Witness identified} ‘Thinks went straight after that. Tedigroe, fifteen and a letter sent him, as an inclosure in another by Mrs, Lightfoot, as being in the same hand- Writiag as those of the notes written to Mrs. Schneider by her husband. Crows-oxamined—Witness said there was an interval between the first and second shots. He never saw the defendant write and could not identify Ins hanciwriting. THE DEFENDANT'S HANOWRITING IDENTIFIED. Col. Hamlink was then recalled and stated that the letter inciowed to Mr. Batchelder by Mrs, Lightfoot was in the defendant's hand- writing. Miss Jennie Hamlink was recalled for the same purpose, and identifiied the letter as be- ing in the defendant's haudwriting. She also recognized the paper on which it was written as having belonged to the defendant. Cross-examined-—“Ihave a nove written to me by the detendant in fan,” said the witness, who added: “He often wrote such notes.” Geo. C. Lightfoot, theson of Mr. G. C. Light- foot, identified the defendant as the man who called to see his sister at her home in Cul- peper. +00. Had the Best of Them. From the Indianapolis Journal. Lawyer—“Well, we got the best of them this time. You have been sentenced to ninety-nine yeats in prison.” Conviet—“Ninety-nine_ykars!” Why, I'l be dead before I have served half of it.” “Yes; that is where you get the best of ’em.” pert ‘The avove outfits are said to be desired, and We cau pa LATIMER & SLOAN, Auct ones GER, AUCTI TUN HOMSE ZAAK, No. H40 LA. AVE. GREAT SALE OF i1ORSES, MARES AND MUL Will te sold at the bazaar, on SATURDAY MORN ING, MARCH NISTIECRIM, at LEN is without rose. ve, 40 Loud of Hyrses, Mares aun Mucent In this jot ave some very fine drivers, wood work horses and several iuules.” In this jarwe offeripe will be found sto iat will nit alt Puryses, “A Sold also” several Secomd-Lia Wacons, Harness, &. nu ry D’ CARRIAGE Ba- Gen. Barrios yesterday took possession of the presidoney of Guatemala. ew New Yorx—Tue Beertsona Horer. For Permanent and Transient Quests, BUCKINGHAM HOTEL. (Buropean Pian)—Fiyth Avenue, New York, This deservedly popular; house, situate in the most fashionable, convenient and healthy locality, with magnificent dining rooms, unsurpassed cuisine, ele- sant public and private sitting rooms, Every modern improvement, perfect sanitation and moderate changes. Tariff—Single rooms, from $1 to @2 per day—double bed rooms, with bath attacked, $2 to $6 per day. Magnificent suites, parlor, large airy bed room, with bath and dressing room attached, $6and upward per day, according to size and location. WETHERBEE & FULLER, SATURDAY, MA AT OUR SALES ROOM: 90) PENNA. AVE N. W., Regular sa! HOUSEHOLD PCr Pl TRA ees AN OpD INSPIRATION. “Billy the Kid’s" Influence on the Story of Ben Hur, mi the Chicago Tribune, The author of ‘Ben Hur’ will not have the warlike. inspiration in writing his new book that hehad when he wrote his ‘Tale of the Christ,’ ” said an ardent admirer of Gen. Lew Wallace ‘while conversing with some friends upon the forthcoming war book the soldie: author is now preparing. was asked by a gentleman never heard that there was any especial warlike inspiration connected with his other work. It was just a good story well told. If I remember correctly, Gen. Wallace wrote most of itin Turkey when he was our minister at Constantinople. What do you mean by war- like inspiration in this ease, anyway?” ‘Weil, my remark was not wholly meaning- less,” was the re “I mean that when Gen. Lew Wallace wrote ‘Zen Hur,’ or at least part of it, he had reason to be in a state of great nervous excitement. Whether he was or not of course I cannot say, as I can only judge from circumstances, And I may add that your assumption that ‘Ben Hur’ was written in Turkey is not correct, Many of the pages and proof sheets of the work were written and read by the generai in Santa Fe, N.M. He was governor of that territory be- fore being sent to ‘turkey, and it was in the historic old paiace, the former home of the captains general, that the author of “Ben Hur’ reveled in visions of the Holy Land and evolved his popular story. A misty old place, that paluce, and well fitted for day dreams. Col. Ingersoll ouce said that Santa Fereminded him of some town of the orient which bad worked itself up through the center of the eurth aud bad only succeeded in getting one story above ground.” ut the warlike inspiration, how about i“ Buxsies, Wazous, CLIFFE, DAKK'® Ct LATIMER & 51.048, auctioneer aes, ka’ 1407 Get. wn. REGULAR SALE OF FURNITURE OF EVERY DESCKIPTION AT OUK SALES KOOMS, 140.4 ‘RE! SATURDAY," MAKCH " NINE. amr, COMMENCING AT Fos TPO EA P mb11 f,m, w13t RAM KP MATIRESSES, LAMPS, PARLOR AND CH BER SUI1ES. CUCKOO CLOCK AND MANY OTHER GOUDS. ALSO, AT TWELVE M, RRIAGE~, HARNESS, x SL ATT ME 1407 Gist. finest OF HOUSEHOLD FURNI- AKRIAGES, HALNESS, Le Ms ON SA OUR REGULAR SAL) TURE, HORDES, OUR SA AND Bik NORTH MARCH NINETEENTH, 1802, ATTEN O14 EMBRACES A WELL ASSORTED COLLECTION OF GOtSEOLD: ENERGIE nck ae des | Furniture, all woods, upholstered in Witon EXNOON, MARCH TWEN- T FOUR U'CLOCK, we vill offer for sale, in front of the premises, sqUaiuytso, Fronting 22 feet 6 inches on igth st. by a depth of 110 feet to an alley. the attention of par= ne ing site in one of the dust fashionable sections of th northwest. Yeruis of sale: Oue-third cash, the balance in one and two years, 6 per ceut per abnuin, payable semi- anuually, seciured. by deed’ of trust on the. prope sold, or sil casi, ut the option of the purchaser. A de- Dost of $0U required at the time of sale. If the terusof plied with in fifteen days irom the day ed to Fesel the broperty at the ris Bul cost of the defauiting | urchaser after five days’ ad- ch resale in sume uewspaler pub- hinwton, D.C. ~All conveyancing and recording at the cost of the purchaser. = Rarchitre, DaRR & co., mhi5-d&ds ‘Atictonecrs, ([ HOMAS DOWLING & SON, Auctionsers, EXECUTOR'S SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPEKT" NOS. 416 AND e418 THIRD SIKELT NORTHEAST, AT UCT ex. On THURSDAY, MARCH THIRTY-FIRST, 1802, at HALF-PAST FOUK U'CLOCK P.M., we will sell infront of the prewises, lot M in @ruichet's sul Vision of square fronting 25 teet on the west side of Sa ot. between E st. and Mass. ave. by an averaxe 4 proved by two comfortabie brick dwellitig houses, Nos. 410.and 418 Jd A deposit of $100 required at time of sale. Conveyuncing and recording at cost of if terms of swe are not complied with Ay eK Pieces; suites, Hi Bureaus and Warhstands, W. W. Springs, Han Votton and sbuck Mattreswes, Bolsters and one Mehowany “Antique, Barend, Dinine inoue Walnut and | gels Rugs, snail and large; Carpets, two wood Cooking and some Heating Stoves, lot Cooking Utensiis, Stone Ware, &e. AT TWELVE O'CLOC HORSES, CAKEIAGES, HARNESS, &c, ONE COUPELET, IN GOOD CONDITION. UBLE_ WALKING CULTIVATOR. eaegs BLE OMAS DUWLING & SUS, mb17-: ‘Auctioneer. THR B. WILLIAMS & CO.” wag 3 'm coming to that. When Ben Hur was at the zenith of its popularity many anecdotes of Gen. Lew Wallace were related. ‘The work had not béen expected of him and the squibbers nover wearied of telling stories of the author. Bub they missed the-one I am about to tell you. Can you imagine’ the sedate author, soldier and statesman preparing for mortal combat with so unworthy yet formidable an antagonist as “Billy the Kit? Picture Gov. Wallace in a corral inthe rear of the palace firing at the figure of Billy the Kid chalked on the adobe wall. True as I am alive every morning the governor took his pistol aud sterted for the corral to practice. A few shots at the chalked figute of the outlaw and then a struggle with “Len Hur.’ That was the routine of Gov. Wallace's life, as the duties of his ‘office were lighter. Why was he shooting at tie “Kid? Not only Gov. Wailace, but many other well- posted men in New ‘Mexico, expected that Withina short time the governor would be called upon. to protect himself from the little desperado. When ‘Billy the Kid’ broke jail in cola county, after hilling two guards, hesetout on mission of blood. “He said he expected to be killed or hanged, but that before he passed in bis checks he would kili Gov. Wallace and eral others, He swore that be would ride 10 Santa Fe, hitch his horse to the plaza fence vl walk into Gov. Wallace's office and Li him full of bullets. ‘his was the original ‘Lilly the Kid.’ ‘The west has tecmed with would-be bad men of that name since, but this was the little Boston lad who boasted that be hud killed a ian for every year of his life. Everybody who knew the ‘Kid’ believed that he would earry out his threat. Gen. Wallace cor’ did, and from the time the *Kid’ se- cured his freedom the general's revolver was always within reach. While he was at work ip his office it was on the table at his side, and ao doubt many a well-rounded sentence of “Ben Hur’ was interrupted by a nervous glun at the door as Kome one approxched. While the book was being written ‘Billy the Kid occupied » large shure of the attention of the author, aud tt is not unlikely that the litte demon’ may have had au influence upor the trend of the novel. Gov. Wallace made no secret of his appveltensiveness. Like # brave man he said: ‘Forewarned, forearmed,’ and he vet about perfecting himself in pistol prac- tice so that he would be able to cope with his enemy. So expert did he become that it would have been a hazardous thing for the ‘Kid” to have yentured into the palace. When Sheriff Pat Garrett of Lincoln county, the ‘Kid's’ arch enemy, set out in pursuit of ‘him, Gen. Wallace said to me: ‘it is un even chance which one of those two men will be killed. if they ever meet it is my firm belief that one of them will vite the dust. The “Kid” is a dead slot, and filled with the courrge of desperation, while the sheriff isa man of great determina | Que h, an expert with pistol und rifle, and fired] fre yy tev for the death of his two best friends, Bub Oilinger and John Bell, whom Billy kiiled when ho broke jail. I sball watch this puysuit with the deepest interest. Its result have some effect on my own future.’ Gen, Wallace’ laughed as he made this ast remark, but the ‘Kid’ and bis threats were uevertheless annoying. ‘The prediction that either Garrett or the outlaw would be killed wae verified. A. pistol iz the hands of Garrett sent a Bullet through the ‘Kid's’ beart in @ little house near Fort Sumner, N. M. When this huppened Gov Wallace had gone to Constantinople, but I have no doubt that there he wus rejoiced at the news of the ‘Kid's’ Auctioneers, 20th st. aud Pa, ave, CLOSING DAYS OF THE JAPANESE ART SALE. THI DAY and FOLLOWING DAYS at ELEVEN A. M. and THREE P. M. we will sell ‘The baiance of this magnificent collection of JAPAN- ESE BRIC-A-BRAC, BRONZES, IVORY CARVINGS, SCREENS, &c. This stock must positively be closed out within afew days. It therefore affords the great- est opportunity for bargain hunters to secure band- some presents at a merely nominal cost. DON'T FAIL TO ATTEND THE SALE. WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO. _fe%9-1m Corner 10th st. and Pa. ave. _ [LATHER © SLOAN, Aucuoneers, jetuulting purchaser mhiG-d&de" GEORGE VONEIFF, Executor. DDUNCANSON BrOs., auctioneers DALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED AND UNIM. PROVED REAL“ &: UTABLE "OR SUBDIVISION) ‘IN ALLY TOWN, "D.C; ON LE MAIN THOROUGHE ARE FOKMERLY ALL! D | ROCKVILLE TORNPIRE). ELEC. TkIC CARS PASS IN FRONT OF EACH PIECE OF PROPERTY. By virtue or the jast will and testament of Samuel Queen, late of the District of Columb . Fe corded in the offive of the Rezister of Wills of the said. District. in Will B 2, folio 181-1 will offer or sale at pul Hon, in frotit of the respective prem- touuowins deoctibed real estate (all situated in of Washinzton, District of Columbia), at TH) Day OF YCLOCK P.M. 1407 G street. RY VALUABLE BUILDI wo RY H SIDE OF E si partora ine of David Shoe rs vey made April Ll. A. D. 1666, and from thence, with 12 decrees variation, running north 32 decrees east, 26-10 perches to te hence with sald Two Bt RNOON, MARCH NINE- ‘H. 1NM?, In front of the ‘premises, we sball PAST FOUR O'CLOCK #7 and 25, in square 803," *18.4x1 10.10." ‘This property is locateu in one of the most desirable sections in the northeast and sbouid command the at- tention of investors. ‘Terms: Half cesh; balance in two with notes bearing interest and secured by adeed of trust. | Al couveyancing and recording at purchaner's cust. © deposit on each lot at time of suse. 10-d&ie LATIMEL & SLOAN, Auctioneers. 1G decrees nke south GB's dexrees west, called the River Toad thence 'w.th said River Toad north 474 decrees west, BS10 perches, aud hence, envin aaid road, north :t> dexregs sagt £1 6-10 perches to the plsce of bednning:; co 1 H acres, ods and 17 perches of land, more of less, being the sae property which was ‘conveyed to the said Sainuel W. Queen by Isaac id by deeds dxted A. D. 1805, and April 14, 1806, and recorded nud Fecoras of said District 0; Coluubiain Liber No. 489, folio 36, and Liber No. 50¥, at folio 402, to which reference 18 hereby had. and made; iu ee. by & frame dwelling house, baruand outballd- nd on the same 1 will offer berches Tj mK the road FUTURE Days. LATIMER & BLOAN, Auctioneers, 1407 Get. Vi ‘TRUSTEES SALE OF RY Di ABLE PROP- EKTY, BEING NO. 1308 Q STLEEL NOKTH- WEST, WASHINGTON, D. C. By virtue of an order of the bapreme Court of the District o. Columbis, made on the dithday or Petra: ary, A. D. 1592. in the o.te of Joseph Il. Crown ot ai. ys. Joon E. Crown #t a... No. t 24un, Equity Docket the tu front ot the THE CWENTY-2IGHTH . IN, AT HALF-PAST the fo.iowing real property, iremises ied. ** Friendship,” Same on the east side of the Rock ville 7 60-100 perches measured on. course south recs wast trom the third westone on said frou thence riuning south 735 decrees east. perches to the county road commoniy cal.ed Toad; thence with said belt road. ¥ ‘cust, 0% perches: thence tea\ dexrees West 41 perches, to nt ‘de. Ligon the belt ATER & BLOAN, Anctioncers. By virtue of = {tras erie, = PUKE DAL D)ECASSOR BOS. Au. ‘& deeree of the Sap cme Cx nd fenali then Pscome, r ; z. 3. HOLDSWORTH GORDON, ues re i QW Lowest, avctionser ASSIGNMENT 8700K OF NEW FURNITURE AT PUB Te AC MONDAY KNING. MARCH VEN 1 will offer for . SIL and 13 7 mhis Commen: TWEN i the tw news ut Bed SALE OF FINE ci HINES! oltivk Ant Wakes, foe? BTKELE Ne HWEse, SATURDAY AF DON, Mage MINtTEENT r AND ARRINGTON Pl ; ‘or aule to thee autees® MARCH HIGHTERN TE. AD. CLOCK PAL. frome eth “soho <4) he Sarkeou, truster's a DON ag MARCH lace. [i 7H FE, DaRR & co., ace TRUSTEES’ SALE F VALUABLE ir: KTY, BEING HOUSE No.6! ED SUREET iy pubite ai Seriled real estate, situate i the city District of Columtag, an lot» nui twenty jou of square wumberel f (465 as sata subsdivanie rveyor of annie twenty seventy « Three (29) feet; thence JAMIN F. LEI RiCHAKD E, PALO RLS SALE OF A MODERN TWO STU! AND CLLLAK BiG DWELLING, K AS No. Isis LINDEN STREET, By virtue of a certain dend of trust dat ay Ab. nx WN the Ist day Ts and rocurded in Inher So. 1414, te land re ords sell at pubhe ms, TADAY. THE F MARCH, AD. 12, AT foLowiiw described feat rhe bon, y od v ENib DAY © CLOCK P.M iitwe County” No. weeny or uice ov ya tin deen tWo-mt ist? Linden ‘Terme of male: One-third of the purchase money to alia camb abd the. balance and two pears ‘day of sain, for which the m the turchasee be wiven, besrth- interes! sty at ue rate of x 8) per Couto an Pa gl ra by ef ttt ‘ait cash, at the option record:ne at te tequ.red Poot commpiied wae frou. The day at tO resell the property at the risk and Jauitime purchaner after five dayw previous notice tm ‘The B¥ening Star. JOHN T. ARMS, , Wa. G: JOUNSON,§ Testes. GEO.-WSTECKNEY. Atictioncer.— auh7-dteds E ABOVE SALE 18 POSTPONED ON Ace ar Seta its ei tt ERe A. MACE {WENTE,SEOOND, 1942, wane fo ace: —_ Sous vans. { Trustees. mip WMG. JONSON. PAICLIFFE, DAKK & 00., Auctiv: Rv * 20 PAT AVE. Now, Vana on THCMSDAL AF IRENOUN TY POUR, et AE hak CLOCK, we will eli, in front of the OCMOE TEE BABE TALL OF LOT : PALE Si, and two Years, the deferred pay wir! a vee] 0° trust upon fue property sold Keres at the rate of 6 seus Chaser. Ad ‘Brceea’ day xt the risk and cost Of te Seryea, Ad convevape:y 1 EO. W. STICKNEY, Auctiorcer. sae “ame 1416 New York ave TRUSTEES SALE OF VERY VALUABLE IM- PROVED PROPERTY, BEING HOUSE SO. ap FOURTH STREET NORTHEAST. “aun deed of trust, recorded tn. Be, vive oo Goriasa ered ot Seve, ereeneeiaas. Dittrict of Coluuios, and tie F death.” EA All-Around Men. ‘From the St. Andrews Cross. Let those who. really want to be all-around Terma: Cash in of anid deed of trust: dep Sige of ste to ould” wit Sea ise ban iter tive daye' read marzo Sone RY Bin Tox, "| Trastom,