Evening Star Newspaper, February 6, 1896, Page 11

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. — : “PLENTY OF WITNESSES Eckington Road Robbers Are Ready to Confess. Not Desired, However, by Authorities Some More of the Money Re- covered in Baltimore. Now that the three participants in the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home street car office robbery are in jail, anticipating a heavy sentence, there is a disposition on their part to do some talking, and William Isaac Roberts has made the detectives a direct offer to turn informer and tell the story of how the plot was arranged and ex- ecuted. But Inspector Hollinberger and Detectives Bcyd and Helan, who have done such good work in the case, think they have @ strong enough chain of evidence against them to get a conviction, and yesterday his offer was refused. As soon as Judge Miller ‘had held them for the action of the grand jury, Roberts sent for the detectives, and, as published in yesterday's Star, two of the officers visfted him in jail late in the after- noon. These were Detectives Helan and Lacy, and when they reached the prison Roberts was not only willing, but was anx- ious to turn informer in order te escape ‘punishment. The officers, however, told him they could not accept his testimony under the conditions he prescribed, but told him that if the prosecuting attorney thought it advisable to do so later he could then make @ sworn statement. While he did not go much into detail, Roberts told of several things in connection with the robbery. The identification of the pistol used by the robber was a missing link, and this was supplied by Roberts, who said that the three of them were together when the pistol was purchased at the = Pawnshop on E street, and it is the weapon ich Shenk used when he held up Superin- tendent Bubb Saturday morning. Grace Gooding, the female in the case, he told the cfficers. handled all the money after the was committed. Roberts was not questioned, for the reason, as al- ready stated, the officers did not want to Zevept him as informer. . Man and Woman. Monroe D. Shenk, the ex-conductor, who tas several aliases, and Grace Gooding, who is also known under several other names, have reiained Lawyer Shillington to defend them, and before they were taken to court he instrveted them to say nothing to the officers. Until they reached the Po- lice Court dock they had not been permit- ted to talk over the case together, so that tke had not tad an opportunity to fix up e to turn state’s évidence woman, however, did not obey the instructions of her counsel. She wanted d Shenk to tell the story against and escape prosecution, while she onably certain of getting out of the trouble or getti vith a light sen- tence. This she was perfectly willing to do = order to save the man whom she really leved. she said to one of the nd tell him that I say for him to tell the whole truth of the affair.” $ > officer did not need his confes- r such conditions, nor did Shenk lined to talk at that time. evening Detective Boyd went more in search of additional evide: 1 in his undertaking. W went to Baltimore Sun 2 robbery she stopped at the Ho she registered as ‘Miss ‘Bought a Phonograph. Monday morning she had a transaction h th umbia Phonograph Company. re she gave her name as “Miss Stick- les bought a phonegraph and mu- sic box, paying $4 on account, and prom- Ising to pay the ba when the goods we: ivered to her at Taylor's Hotel at Winchester. In payment of this E the money in pennies, dimes and quarters, and told the y represented the sav- > of the officer, the hipped to Winchester, phonograph company turned over to him the money paid by the woman. s ing of the case today, the detect- 1 they thought it would be unnec- to have either of the prisoners turn evidence, as they now have more n a dozen witne: in the case. er the law for ho eaking maximum penalty is ten years. ————__ PARTICULARIZED THE HIGHWAYS. the The Injunction Agninst Electric Light and Power Companies Modified. Chief Justice Bingham has modified the order made by him Saturday last in the case of Anton Gloetzner and other ens of Columbia Heights against the Commissioners, the Potomac Light and Power Company and others: The order, as originally made, restrained ji the Commissione: from power lines upon any of the streets er highways of the District. Counsel for the Commissioners, it is said, contended that such a wholesale injunction could not be grantzd, and that the order should be limited to the streets and high- Ways Set out in the bill of complaint. The order issued yesterday was 30 modi- fied. The defendants will, the of Bingham’s order. ——__ ENGLAND GIVES UP TRINIDAD. it is said, appeal to from Chief Justice The British Minister Ordered to Rec- eznize Brazil's Sovereignty. 4 ‘gentina, via Galves- ton, Texas, February ‘The Herald's cor- respondent In Rio Janeiro, Brazil, telegraphs that the British mini vr has received a dis- patch from England ordering him to recog- nize the sovereignty of Brazil in the island of Trinidad. It is now probable that Brazil will permit Great Britain to establish a big coaling sta- tion on the island for her South Atlantic squadron, and that she will grant the right to lay a cable to its shores. The Herald’s eo lent adds that in diplomatic circles ction expressed at the settlement of the question. Seized by a French Gunbont. The Brazilian capital is greatly excited ever the news from Para, received today, to the effect that the French gunboat Ben- gall, patrolling the waters in the disputed territory of Amapa,on the frontier of French Guiana, has seized a cargo on board a boat sailing under the protection of the Brazilian jag. The press of Amapa calls upon the Brazil- ian government to make a vigorous protest to France. Where Science Ends and Com- men Sense Should Rule. Persons of sedentary habits are liable to indigestion or dyspepsia. This, in turn, will bring on nervous disorders, kidney complaints, consti- pation, &c. This is especially the case with merchants, students and scientists. They will give you the exact dimensions of Jupiter; the dis- tance from Saturn to the sun, to a foot; but they cannot or will not tell themselves what will cure this train of disorders. For ailments resulting from seden- tary habits—inactivity ‘of the liver, habitual constipation, &e—the entir medical fraternity of Europe ad America almost unanimously recom- mend the genuine Carlsbad Sprudel Salt and Waters of Carlsbad. The genuine must bear the seal of the city of Carlsbad, and the sig- nature of “EISNER & MENDEL- SON CO., Sole Agents,” 152 Frank- lin Street, N. Y. BEAUTY HELD SWAY ‘Annual Reception of the Washington Light Infantry. Gay da Brilliant Scene—The Com- mittees That Managed the Affair and the Guests Who Enjoyed It. Beauty was out in force last evening to attend the annual full dress reception of the Washington Light Infantry Corps, not- withstanding the stormy weather. While the rain fell steadily outdoors, the scene within the large infantry hall was one of warmth and color. The national colors had been used in profusion for decorative pur- poses and the walls, balconies and pillars were hidden from view by flags. Banked about the pillars was a small forest of palms, while similar plants filled the win- dow sills. From the ceiling above hundreds of incandescent electrict lights glowed, and the effect on leaving the storm and sudden- ly entering the hall was one of pleasure. The ball was formally opened at 9 o'clock with a grand promenade, led by Mrs. Frank P. Weller and First Lieut. Charles R. Luce, surgeon of the corps. Dancing then commenced and was continued until an early hour this morning. The reception was fully up to the standard of the corps and was greatly enjoyed by all who at- tended. Lieut. Jesse B. K. Lee was an ideal mas- ter of ceremonies, and he was ably as- sisted by Lieut. Charles Kettler and Lieut. Jesse F. Grant. The reception committee comprised Capt. Charles Ebert, Sergt. H. O. Plugge, Lievt. Lee, Sergt. E. W. Zea and Sergt. E. L. Phiilips, while the reception committee consisted of Maj. B. R. Ross, Capt. Jno. S. Miller, Lieut. Wm. A¥nold, Lieu Duffy, Sergt. F. L. Ouran: Sergt. . Dayton, Sergt. P. J. Haltigan, Corp. J. N. ‘fatspaugh, Private Wm. Epp- ley, Private Jesse Schafhirt, Private C. Lindsey, Private J. D. McQuade, Private L. W. Taylor, Private R. W. Bretney, Capt. S. M. Shreve, Capt. Thos. Williams, Lteut. H. J. Keough, Lieut. H. Beall, Hospital Steward H. W. Kenner, Col. Sergt. A. B. Suit, Sergt. Maj. Jno. A. Heydler, Quarter- master Sergt. S. P. House, Sergt. Geo. F. McAvoy, Sergt. W. E. Vix, Corp. S. F. Shreve, Corp. H. R. McCabe, Private W. W. Chase, Private E. S. Morgan. The mil- ts were received by a special Col. Wm. G. Moore, Capt. Al- lison Ni - G. Schafer, C: Kelly, Sergt. H. C. James, Private W. D. Davidge. The floor was in charge of: Company A, Sergt. H. T. Leach, Corp. F. W. Burnett, Private M. R. Woolbridge, Pi ate Charles Harvey, Private C. H. Neely, Private E. K. Stewart, jr. Com- pary B, Sergt. O. V. Shomo, Corp.. R. T. Scott, Private R. Leahy, Private J. W. Wills, Private W. S. Hall, Private J. A. Hannan. Company C, Lieut. J. H. Carll, Private C. O. Deten, Private J. S. Robin- son, Private W. Streator, Private J. Vogt, Private G. R. Keller, jr. Company D, Sergt. W. E. Dix, Sergt. C. H. Miller, Corp. W. A. McCathran, Private W. E. Browne, Private D._H, Oertly, Private R. L. Greenwell. Thcse present were Misses Pearl Miller, M. C. Hunter, Mary Peuell, Mary Collins, May Conway, Annie Lee, A. Wagner, Rosie Wagner, Nellie Wagner, Davidson, Hart, Jessie Ragan, May Belle Chambers, Flor- ence L. Chambers, M. Harvey, Reinhart, Lockhead, Kauffman, Jessie Proctor, Dollie J. Gwynne, Lily Hoss, Lucy Hilton, Alice Wagner, L. Kinslord, Margaret Hessler, Welsh, Pistorio, Wheeler, Stinzing, Weaver, Clara Beker, Kate Shomo, Madge Shomo, , Clara Stevens, Brown, Ls Danenhower, Bernice Wood and Ehrmantraut. Mesdames M. C. Hazen, C. W. Zea, Thos. D. Walsh, J. Caroling, E. L. Phillips, M. C. Waters, Thomas W. Williams, Charles S. Eaulkner, M. Beck, Charles S$. Jerman, Charles Dolin, John Gerhold, James M. Hilton, Lena Bellefulle, W. J. L. Dyer and Leckhead. Messrs. W. C. Connor, H. L. Birmingham, James M. Hilton, John A. Hunter, J. L. ‘Tims, John Gerhold, Thomas J. Powell, Van Fleet, W. M. Eppley, George Stinzing, H. H. Butler, W. R. Speare, G. Halstead, Wal- ter B. Maddey, Percy Garrison, George E. Frech, H. C. Scott, Robert H. Prendee, Dr. C. W. Birdsatt, S. Smith, Ed. Horan, M. H. Outcault, M. Buckingham, G. C. Murray, Cc. P. Reardon, Dr. Clarence A. Weaver, Cppenheimer, E. M. Wagner, S. P. House, Charles Edward Diehl, jr., Hart, Ferguson, James Farrell, Adam Johnson, Charles Burch, T. E. Smithson, L. P. Hagee, Chas. L. Hosch, J. Engle, Wm. A. Donch, Carl Burgdorf, Stack, Alexander Douglas, W. J L. Dyer, C. W. Zea, Thomas D. Walsh, J. M. Walsh, Thomas W. Williams, E. V. Cross, Harry W. Smithson, Benjamin T. King, F. Auchenbach, W. C. Field, T. P- Daley, E. J. Beuchert, Thomas Holliday, J. E. Linely, George S. Hamlin, W. W. Ed- wards, Frank Hurt, George L. Watson, Richard Hill, Charles H. Jerman, F. Edgar Porter, Sidney H. Davis, Charles S. Faulk- ner Walter Ward and J. Jay Farrell. ——— THE BIDS FOR BONDS. Treasury Officials Pleased With the Complete Success of the Loan. Treasury officials regard the loan as a complete success, both as to prices and to the popular character of the subscriptions. Bids came from several thousand individ- uals and from hundreds of national banks and other banking institutions. Nearly all the leading New York bankers and big in- surance companies were represented in the list of bidders, but with few exceptions they were outmaneuvered by the Morgan syndicate. Up to 6 o'clock last evening there had been scheduled 4,640 bids for $558,269,850 of bonds. These figures do not include about $120,000,000 of “crank” bids rejected as bogus. The Immense offerings astounded experts. It will require time and calculation to ascertain how many bids and what aggregate had been received at figures in advance of the upset price of 110.6877, at which a syndicate composed of J. P. Morgan & Co., Pliny Fisk & Co. and the Dutsche Bank of Berlin offered to take the whole loan. The bids ranged from par up to a single $50 bid at 150. As the great bulk of offerings were below the Morgan figure it is believed that the syndicate headed by the great New York banker will be accepted for at least $50,- 000,000 and possibly more. Syndicate Bid the Standard. In any event no bid below the syndicate rate of 110.6877 will be accepted, as that rate covers the entire loan. It is under- stood that Mr. Morgan will procure a part of the gold from abroad, and will not need to deplete the treasury to furnish any part of the gold called for under his bid. There were a vast number of bids for figures frac- tionally rising 110, but under the Morgan figure and for amounts aggregating sutfi- cient to take up the entire loan. Among them were the offers of the Stewart and McCall syndicates, including the big in- surance banking and trust companies of New York city, which stood ready to take huge blocks of bonds at figures in excess of prices named a week ago as high mark for large lots. Secretary Carlisle was greatly pleased at the success of the bond offerings. He said last night that no definite statement could be made as yet concerning the awards to successful bidders, nor how far, if at all, he would exercise his option of rejecting any or all bids. In the list of bids above the Morgan bid of 110.6877 are the following bids of local interest: Riggs & Co., $100,000 at 111; $100,- 000 at 111 1-16, and $100,000 at 112; Corson & McCartney, $50,000 at 111. Fleming, Washington, D. C., Calvin King, Washington, D. 113; First National Bank of Cumberland, Md., $15,000 at 111. — Expenditures of the District. Interesting information regarding the an- nual amount of money expended by the District of Columbia will be found on page 13 of The Star’s Almanac for 1896. 25c. per copy. For sale at all news,stands ani at The Star office counting rooms. ee Earthquake in Cuba. An earthquake shock of an alarming na- ture was experienced yesterday at Senta Cruz del Sur, province of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Houses rocked and furniture was thrown about, causing the people of the city and vicinity to run In terror into the streets and fall on their knees in prayer for mercy. Without a peer, Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup. 1T WAS TOO DAMP The Weather Oaused a Light Police Court. An Exhibit of Bottles in 2 Room—The Sentences Imposed by the Judges. Last night's heavy rain storm had the effect of not only givinig the sewers a thorough cleaning, but also keeping the law breakers with a comparatively cledn record for one night during their natural lives, Then, too, the police had to do the best they could to get out of the rain for a few minutes at a time, and if there was much lawbreaking the offenders toak care to engage in the street brawls at times when the storm was the most severe, for tif arrests were few, and there was no need for using extra cell room because of the excessive number of prisoners. There were less than two dozen prisoners in the stations at midnight. Among them were several alleged tramps, who had been driven in by the storm. Most of them had applied at one or more of the charitable in- stitutions, and had been turned away be- cause the accommodations were insuffi- cient, and, being so downcast, several of them requested that they be sent down, not knowing, of course, that their being sent down would be followed by their being sent out to work in a mud bank, where they might earn their fish, meat, soup and bread. But this morning they had changed their minds, and were willing once more to go out in the world and brave the weather conditions. Evidence against some of them was, however, of such a character that Judge Kimball could not see his way clear to release them, and so they wlil shovel mud fcr some days to come. There is ore room in the court building where the tramps would have had an en- joyable time had Prosecuting Attorney Pugh admitted them to it. The little room has every appearance of a “‘speak-easy,” for there are bottles of every kind and de- scription set in a row on a table, and are € Whisky,” “Old Rye,” “Gin,” and but the bottles containing the liquid are to be used in evidence in liquor cases, and until the cases are heard no one will be permitted to handle the evidence. There is one bottle in the room labeled “Wine,” which is to be used in an Ana- costia liquor case, but time proves that the alleged liquid was cider, and it has now turned to vinegar. But the tramps were not given these liquid refreshments, so that when the procession moved in court they were all sober and there was no disorder. Guests of the City. Wilson Gittings, a printer, who has but one arm and who says his home is in Georgia, was in the precession on charges because he was found very much under the influence of liquor yesterday. “When I came here,” said the prisoner, “I had three dollars in my pocket and paid my way, but when I ran out of funds I was compelled to ask for assistance. For two days I have visited job printing offices, but could not get work.” “But,” interrupted the court, “you could get drunk.” “Yes, your honor,” said the printer, “I was treated by some of the printers.” “Where is your home?” “In Savannah, Ga." “Why don't you return there?” 1 am going to return as soon as I get ill_you leave before 11 o'clock if I let you go?” . “Yes, sir.” His personal bonds were taken. George Kagile, a stranger in the city, who had indulged in too much spirits last even- ing, was in the procession because he was found lying 02 the sidewalk. “I'm guilty of that charge,” he responded when the clerk arraigned him on a charge ef street obstruction. “Five dollars or fifteen da John O'Brien, one uf the many guests of the city, was next called to the bar of jus- tice, and when arraigned as a vagrant he entered a plea of guilty. “He's been here*before,” said the officer, “and your honor took his personal bonds. That was about two weeks ago.” “What was he doing this time?” asked court. ‘Begging. Why did you not leave the city when you were released before?” asked the court. “I did leave,” he answered. “I went to Newport News looking for work and now I'm on my homeward journey.” “You may resume your homeward journey at the end of thirty days,” the judge told him, and he went down. Game of Crap. George Robinson, Andrew Thomas and Armstrong Parker composed a trio of South Washington colored representatives who had either disturbed a religious gathering, played a game of crap, or discussed the ground hog on Van street. “You are each charged with disorderly conduct,” read the clerk; “are you guilty or not guilty?” “I ain’t guilty,” answered one member of the trio. “And I wan't there,” said another. ‘Neither was I,’ was the plea of the third member. “These prisoners,” said Policeman Greer, “have been in the habit of playing crap on Van street, and Monday i saw them in the s?” the court in- terrupted. “Yes, sir,” he answered; “and I saw them engaged in the same. Religious se! are held on Van street, ani these cr shooters disturb the meetings so much that the mission workers lave made com- plaints.” “I've heard complaints ‘about the crap shooters,” said Officer Roberts, “but I've never been able to catch them. The prisoners then made their state- ments. “I wasn't there,” said one of ther Te was hauling ashes with my auni’s gray horse Monday.” “Judge, your honor,” said another of the trio, “I was on the corner talking about the ground hog, but as far as shooting crap, I didn’t even see the bones. The third member of the little party made a similar statemeat. Rev. John Richards, who is pastor of a church in that section of the city, volun- teered to give some evidence for Arm- strong Parker. at “I don’t believe he s colored divine, “for was received into Since I have been there, I ha broken up as many as fifty games of crap. “That's good work,” said the court, “for these crap games are very demoralizing to the young men.” The prisoners were each fined $10 or thirty days. Other Cases. Charles Bell and William Saunders, young colored men, were in court for disorderly, and when they said “guilty” the court said “Five dollars.” “I have three dollars,” said Bell, “and if your honor will take that and trust me I'll bring yéu the other $2.” “Make the fine $3," said the judge, and Bell purchased his liberty. In Judge Miller’s court John Hume, col- ored, appeared on a charge of having ill- treated his wife, Maria Hume, who appear- ed as a witness against him. His mother- in-law also gave evidence against him. “He cut at me with a knife,” was the complaint of the wife, “but only cut my coat.” The mother-in-law also told of his con- duct towards his wife, and described tae weapon he used. “Does your husband support you?” in- quired the court of the wife. “Yes, sir,” she answered. John’s excuse for his conduct was intox!- cation. This the court told him was no ex- cuse and fined him $20 or sixty days. James Pessagno, an Italian merchant, was in court charged with assaulting an Italian woman who keeps a fruit stand at 7th and P streets. “I went there to collect a bill,” said the defendant. “She had owed me the bill for about three years.” “For what?” “A box of maccaroni I delivered to her when she lived in Temperance alley.” He denied that he assaulted her, and the charge against him was dismissed. > Mr. S. G. Eberly 01. Mr. Samuel G. Eberly, superintendent of the Herdic Phaeton Company, who has been sick for nearly two weeks, is now so ill that visitors to his home are no longer permitted to see him. MURDER OF PEARL BRYAN Tt Looks Like Anothll Dastyle Harsis Oase.—— = ot A Dental Student, Cincinnati a igo Charged With the Fort Thomas, Ky., Tragedy. ——_1) The mystery of the headless corpse of the girl found near Fort ‘Thomas, Ky., not far from Cincinnati, last wes yhas apparently been solved. “At 10:10 o'clock last night the following telegram cam}cfiaghing over the wires to Cincinnati, and was delivered five minutes later: ~ “GREENCASTLE, Ind., February 5. “Col. Deitsch, chief of police, Cincinnati: Arrest and charge with murder of Pearl Bryan one Scott Jackson, student at Den- tal College, about twenty-four years old, five feet seven or eight inches high, weighs about 135; blonde, sandy moustache, light complexion, effeminate in appearance. Ar- rest, if in Cincinnati, William Wood, friend of Jackson, and charged as accomplice; about twenty-five years old; five feet eleven inches, light blonde hair, smooth face, rather slender, weight about 165. We go from here to South Bend after Wood, as he left here for that place. “(Signed) Crum, McDermott, Wilson.” Accordingly at 10:45 o'clock ‘Scott Jack- son was in the mayor's office under exam- ination by the mayor and chief of police. The culprit was perfectly described in the above telegram from the detectives. The Prisoner's Denials, The prisoner, Scott Jackson, was clean and neatly dressed and youthful in appear- ance.- His naturally ruddy face flushed perceptibly under the examination, and his ight blue eyes wandered from his ques- toners in spite of a visible effort to bear up and look them square in the eyes. His voice was reasonably firm, yet it required an-effort to keep it in form. He did not exhibit any signs that he felt humiliated by his arrest. His accounts of his where- abouts last Friday were not satisfactory. He denied guilt, but admitted that he knew Pearl Bryan. He could tell nothing about where she was or where she had been dur- ing the past few weeks. As to his where- abouts last Friday night, his roommate, Mr. Tampey, was examined first. He said Jackson was at home Friday night. That was all he could say, as Jackson could go in and out whenever he desired. Jackson said Friday night he was at sup- per at 7 o'clock, and retired about 10 o'clock. The rest of his story is very vague, though he said he was in his room all night. - The worst point of Jackson's story—the weakest part of it—is that about his con- duct last Saturday. He boarded at West 9th street, next to Robinson's Opera House. Saturday he took a valise and left it in Li oon, opposite his board- ing house. This valise-he carried with him all over the city that day. The accounting for this valise and why he carried it all day and night puzzled him more than anything else. In fact, he prevaricated, and after- ward acknowledged that he had lied. The -Matter will be sifted in court today. Mean- while he is committed without bail. Seen With Pearl Brya It has come out that Seott Jackson was seen with Miss Bryan at Dave Wallingford’s saloon, at the northeast corner of George and Plum streets, Cincinnati, Friday night between 7 and § o'clock, 4nd Jackson bor- rowed $2 from Wallingforg, This man will be a most important, if mot the most im- portant, witness against Jackson. The lo- cation of Plum and George streets is in the Tenderloin district of the city. The clew to the arrest of Jackson and Wood was given to the officers by William Earl, a Western Union operator. saw letter written by Scott Jackson to Wood, in which the former told the what to-give Pearl Bry treatment for her. The offi from the post-mortem at Newport, K the murdered woman was about to b a mother, and they at and other articles to the parents of the girl referred to in the letter. They identified the shoes, clothing and hair, and gave such in- formation as to lead to the arrest. When Pearl left home, January 2S, it is believed that it was for a continuation of treatment by her alleged seducer, Disappearance of the Girl. A. S. Bryan is a leading farmer, living less than two miles from Greencastle, Ind. In- formation and eireumstances are furnished which leave no doubt in the minds of the officers that the body of the woman mur- dered and beheaded near Fort Thomas Fri- day night is that of his daughter Pearl, aged twenty-three years, who left home January 28, ostensibly to visit her friend, Miss-Jane Fisher, on Central avenue, In- dianapolis. They have made every possible inquiry, and find that she did not visit Miss Fisher in Indianapolis, but that she was taken to Cincinnati by Scott Jackson. She teok with her a switch of hair, which has heen’ identified. The shoes on’ the corpse bought by Pearl Bryan, November 18, and the marks were identified by the . As soon as the officers interviewed Mr. and Mrs. Bryan and other members of t word to Cincinnati n, a student at the Obkio Dental College, in Cincinnati, arrested. The mother of Scott Jackson lives at Green- castle, Ind., and the families were intimate and highly respected. The Bryan family also gave information that led the officers to order the arrest of William Wood, the son of Rey. D. M. Wood, at South Bend, Ind. Detectives Crim and McDermott of Cincinnate and Sheriff Plummer of New- port, Ky., left last night for South Bend to arrest Wood. The families of Jackson, Wood and B: all well known at Greencastle, and the jy has created the greatest excitem that was ever known in that part of Indiana. ——__+e+ Denth of Lady Wilde. Lady Jane Wilde, widow of Sir Wm. Robert Wis Wilde, M. D., surgeon-ocu- list to her majesty in Ireland, and mother of Oscar Wilde, is dead. | Gladness Gomes Witt a better understanding of the transient nature of the many phys- ical ills which vanish before proper ef- forts—gentie efforts—pleasant: efforts— rightly directed. There! is comfort in the knowledge that so many forms of sickness are not due to any actual dis- ease, but simply to a:constipated condi- tion of the system, which the pleasant family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt- ly removes. That is why it is the only remedy with millions of families. and is everywhere esteemed sa, highly by all who value good health. , Its beneficial effects are due to the fact, that it is the oné remedy which’ promotes internal cleanliness, without. débilitating the organs on which it acts. It is therefore all important, in order to get its bene- ficial effects, to note when you pur- chase, that you have the genuine article, which is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep- utable druggists. If in the enjoyment of good health, and the system is regular, then laxa- tives or other remedies are not needed. If afflicted with any actmal disease, one may be commended to the most skillful physicians, but if in need of a laxative, then one should have the best, and with the well-informed everywhere, Syrup of Figs stands highest and is most largely used and gives most generalsatisfaction. Meeting of the Board of Gontrol Held Last Night The Proposed Establishment of a League Library—The Coming Con- ference District Convention. Yestergay evening the board of control of the Washington District Epworth League met at Foundry Church to consider and de- cide upon a number. of matters in relation to league work. After the usual devotional exercises reports were read from the vari- cus District officers, dnd during the course of these some suggestions were made as to ew work for the league. In reference to the establishment of a league Mbrary, the subject was debated pro and con at length, but the question was finally settled by placing the matter in the hands of the third vice president for investigation and report. Quite a while ago the league purchased some books on league subjects, but so far they have not been placed in any position for ready use, but now it is probable that a permanent home will be found for them, and that they will be much increased in number. The local Christian Endeavor Union has lately established a similar libra- ry, though on the subject of missions, and it has and is being well patronized. Prep- arations for the fourth general conference district, in which Washington is situated, to have its annual convention, were inau- gurated from the local standpoint by the selection of a committee of transportation as follows: Rev. Hedding B. Leech and Messrs. Frank T. Israel and George S. Gib- son. They will have charge of nearly all arrangements for the convention, and ex- pect to secure the same reduced rates as last year for the convention. It is expected that Washington will be represented by nearly 200 delegates, and that the total number of delegates in attendance on the convertion will be something over a thou- sand, Washington is to be represented on the list of invited speakers by its president, Mr. William B, Mathews, and New York city by the chairman of the board of police commissioners, Theodore Roosevelt. The convention is to come off at Harrisburg, and will be in session three days, June 26 to 28. The transportation committee is also inaking preparations for a large mass meet- ing to be held over in Baltimore, at Broad- way Church, the night of the opening of the Baltimore conference, March 11. It is hoped that a sufficient number will repre- sent Washington, so as to permit of the en- gaging of a special car. In addition to discussing these conve! tions the board also adopted a program for the mass meeting at Waugh Church, and also decided to hold one on the evening of March 23, at Wesley Church, under the auspices of the department of mercy and help. The program for the former meeting is as follows: Song service, conducted by William J. Palmer, fourth vice president District Epworth League; devotional ex- ercises, Rev. Charles L. Pate, pastor of North Capitol Church; solo, Miss Gertrude Dana, Waugh Chapter; address of wel- come, Rev. E. Olin Eldridge, pastor of Waugh M. E. Church; singing, congrega- tion; address, subject, “The Ideal League,’ Rev. Hugh ‘Johnston, D., pastor of Metropolitan M. E. Church; solo, Mrs. D. Olin Leech, Douglas Chapter; offerin: singing, congregation, and closing with the benediction delivered by Re M. Slarrow, pastor of Twelfth Street M. Church. —_———._—_ The Mall Bag Repair Shop. The Postmaster General has been request- ed to report on the alleged abuses in the mail bag repair shop in the Post Office De- partment by a resolution adopted by the Senat “The world is everas we take it, And life, dear child, is what we make it This was the sen- timent of an old lady to her grand- child Mabel. And many a Mabel has sfound it to be true, and she has taken care of her health, She keeps on hand a supply g of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Pre- scription, and so is not troubled with those wasting diseases, weaknesses, “dragging- down’ sensations and functional irregu- s that so many women endure. Favorite Prescription contains no al- cohol to inebriate ; no syrup or sugar to derange digestion. ’As peculiar in its rem- edial results as in its composition. As a powerful, invigowjing tonic, it im- parts strength to the whole system, partic- ularly to the womb and its appendages. For fceble women generally, Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription is unequaled as an appetizing cordial and zestorative tonic. ‘A Book of 1000 pages, telling how to cure these diseases by home-treatment, sent FREE on receipt of 21 cents in stamps for postage and wrapping only. This book is profusely illustrated with wood-cuts and colored plates, also with a vast number of reproduced plotograpiis of those cured by the use of ‘Favorite Prescription” and without having to go through the ordeal of- consulting a doctor. Full names and addresses are given sv you can correspond and learn their experiences in curing them- selves. Address, with stamps, WorLD’s DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, No. 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Mrs. Jos. G. Lins, (P.O. Box 137) of Alfred Centre, Aile- gany Co, N. “T took Dr. 8 Favorite Prescription for three months and it helped me more than ail the other medicines that I had taken, Had been sick for four months with uterine troubles—can now be around on my feet without any trouble what: fore taking * Favorite Prescription’ I cculd hardly get around at Bll. I hope this state- Mrs. CoLtins, ment will benefit cthers.” Lee ee ee es a That Big Beauty on the corner of qth and I streets: is our new building—and it’s only a matter of a very few days now when we shall get into it. That’s good news— But the ageadeadoedeadeadeadoatoateatoaioesne . Removal Sale stops that very minute. While you’ve got the chance why don’t you make the most of it? Isn’t there something about home you need? Everything in our present stores is in this sale at the lowest prices ever quoted on reliable Furniture — Carpets — Draperies — Stoves—Ranges, etc. Credit, too. ‘ House & Herrmann, ‘The Leading Housefaraishers, 917, 919, 921 AND 923 7TH ST. fel-Sid @36 MASS. AVE. Seep srgreseobetedeedostortontontoateatreseeseatenienioncondentondentontenConteatoesreseetecsesteesentenleatoeteatetterted,eafentont Sodtnetreteetoes EPWORTH LEAGUE MATTERS How weak the soap and water seems when you begin your washing! You don't get any strength out of it till the work is about done. Plenty of hard work and rubbing and wear and tear, even: then—but more of it at the beginning; when the water is weakest, Now with Pearline, the water is just as strong at the beginning as at the end, This is one of the reasons (only one) why Pearline acts so much better than soap, in ail washing and-cleaning. Use no soap with it, Millions %3 Pedirlime other ranges are. ment. of hot water quickly from either fire. OOOO OC TS MAY Combination Coal & Gas COOKING RANGE. The convenience of gas for ooking and the necessity also of & range for general purposes using other fuel, bas compelled many to heve two stoves in their kitchens. ‘There is a demand for some- thing better, meeting it with our new and we are ONBINATION COOKING RANGE This Range possesses every essential to pleasant, economical housekeeping. It is made to use, at discretion, GAS, HARD COAL, SOFT COAL OR WOOD, ard to cost no more for one fuel than for the other, It is made of cold-rolled steel-plated and malleale iron, so combined as to give strength where needed, welght where exposed. It is riveted together—not bolted, as Its constructive features are such as to make {t a marvel because of its ease of manage- It bakes and roasts In either oven to perfection. It supplies the greatest abundance It fs as charming in its operation as it t% beautiful in its appearance. It fills absolutely the demand for a higher type of cooking apparatus. B. F. Guy & Co., Agents, BS 1008 Pa. Ave., Washington, D. C. Purity, nutriment, flavor, have created the fame of Wiuser’s Cuocoratr. Makes the best drink in the world—just as good to eat. $100—BICYCLES—$100 (GORKULLY & JEFFERY ME Co, 23 14 NW ae In SWEETNESS and POWER of TONE, BEAUTY of CESIGN and STRENGTH of CONSTRUCTION “Bay State’ Guitars, Mandolins, ‘ Banjos, Zithers and Flutes are equaled by no cther American instruments. Lowest in price of any strictly high-grade instru- merts. 26 AWARDS. Send for Catalogues. A. HILERON BAND INSTRUMENTS ARE SUPERB. John C. Haynes & Co., 453 to 563 WASHINGTON ST., de$-tu, thées39t Go to Siccardi, Bargains in Hair. Genuine, bona fide bargain prices are prevall- now. And you can select from the finest of liair and Tollet Goods ever shows in st ‘ashington. . 7a uth St., MESU LA Wes, mx. [oc12-9m Get the Best— “THE CONCORD HARNESS,” Borse Blankets and Lap Robes in great variety aud at swest prices, LUTZ & BRO., 497 Pa. Ave. N.W. B2-160 ‘Adjoining Natioval Hotel) < ‘Never saw a case of Rheumatism x 3 RHEUMATIC REM- Y was used—that wesn't cured. It relieves the. intense pain—goes right to the seat of the trouble—rad effects a —— permanent ccre. Especially valuable —— in chro case 7 Only Sc. for & large bottle. Scheller & Stevens, fensints: COR. 9TH AND PA. AVE. fet-204 Below Gost and on GredityY These are odd suites—and must be moved at ONCE to make room for new stock now on the way. It isn’t a question of price—the real problem is—how can we ? move them QUICKEST— ¢/ from our house into YOURS? We shall solve this question in the good old-fashioned wa by giv- ing this week's buyers all of the profit—and part of the COST. We'll make the paying part easy; a little money weekly or monthly—no notes —no interest. We still continue to do what no other dealer has ever attempted, namely—to make and lay all carpet free —no charge even for the ° waste in matching figures. ‘| Grogan’s : S19- 3 7TH { BETWEEN H AN! (*) fen-std cece. . . bal . . . . * is . . ° rey i Franklin & Co OPTICIANS, have removed to their new store, 4 ¢ 4 4 . ) 1203 F St. N.W. Large and Select Stock of OPERA and FIELD GLASSES, SPECTACLES, EYE- ETC. sev Over vTr TET ETE: www vv ee ye What you desire In the treatment of your CATARRH, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS and DEAFNESS is a cure, not a mesking of symptoms, which show again upon the slightest exposure. I treat to cure, by methods used by the best medical specialists throughout the world. Consultation free. Dr. Jordan, 1421 F St. N. W. Office bours: 9 to 11 a.m.; 2 to 4:30 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays, 9 to 12 m. 4025-284 IF ALL OTHERS FA', CONSULT DR. CZARRA, 16-Fourth st. n.e., Washington, D. ©. Specialty—All Chronic,” Nervous, Blood and Skin Diseases, Indigestion, Liver, Kidney, Bladder and U ‘Troubles, Piles, Fistula, Stricture, &c. A NEW METHOD for permanent and quick cure of all diseases and Woman Complaints. Vitality re- stord. Hours—9 to 12 a.m., 3 to 8 p.m. SSunday, 4 to 7 p.m. n030-tf Gray Hair A thing of the past when Nattan’s Crystal Dis- covery “tn used, “Guarauteed to rest wd =e ind gage otis ye Ww ms posit! . SI ir from fa arrests dandruff and makes the nicest Grossing No poison, No sediments ke 50c. KOLS CY, SOLH AGENTS, 435 TH Sr. N.W. Sent, express prepald, to any part ‘country, on receipt of price. de24-tt Wrinkles and Redness. use. rice, $1. —blackheads, pimples and all facial blemishes — removed by BRIGHTWELL'S COMPLEXI: CREAM, "‘Maxes skin like velvet Sie. fare Samples free. Evans’ Drug Store, 938-F St. fel-Sd Thin Faces Breen inter blemishes eradicated by J. Lines Ft Y¥.,inventor einl b 5 Stamp- Branch offices: Boston, Pilla +Cbicage St-Loula