Evening Star Newspaper, June 25, 1898, Page 11

OBESITY. CATARACT. | ceoree w. Stout People Reduced in Weight Surely and Without Risk--Cataract Cured by Absorption--A Cure is Guaranteed in Both These Con- ditions. OBESITY. Heretofore the methods and remedies that have ‘Been recommended and used by the meilical pro- fession for reducing flesh have proved too burden- some to car-¥ cut or harmful in their administra- tion. Stout people do not like to exereise much or diet themselves, and when a doctor prescribes these metheds the result is usually a failure. Re- ducing weight by drugs has formerly been attended by more or less danger, and their persistent use has in many cases produced great harm by weak- entng the heart, etc.. etc. Doctor Cowden's Remedy for this condition con- tains nothing injurious to any of the vital organs, end, what is much more important, it does exactly “as claimed. It is easy to take.” no dieting, no exercising, and ft reduces flesh slowly but surely, without weak-ning or debilitating in the least de- Fleshy people no longer bave any right to fomplain, as this ic a bona fide cure, and the op- portunity is at hand. CATARACT. ‘This is a condition of dullness of vision produced by opacity of the lens of the eye. The only method of relief in the past bas been by surgival measures. The great dread of the knife has caused many thousands of people to go through life blind. Preferring this rather than risking the more or less danger of all surgical operations and the great chance of the ordeal In the end proving of no benefit. Medical science has for once super- seded surgery, inasmuch as Doctor Cowden has a method of treating such cases by absorption. No harsh measures of any Kind attending the treat ment. By its use the eye is gradually restored to its proper function. The sight returns, and he who has probably given up all hope is brought safely from darkness to light. This is one of the most Pleasing, a3 well as one of the most satisfactory, ranches ef the Doctor's practice. There is no pain, absolutely no risk of any kind, and all suf- jerers are invited to eall for a free consultation. Noises Gone, She Hears. As on Instance of the cure of deafness In chil- Gren Doctor Cowden presents for the first time the ease of Grace Harrison, 401 12th st. sw. Her grandmother says: Grace has been deaf since she was three years old; her trouble was caused by Catarrh In the head. She suffered rom it constuntly; had pains in her bead. and was so stopped up that she could searcely tulk—talked through her nose; she com- plained of her ears burting her, and when she Slept the poise she made in breathing was terrl- ble. When she was at her worst and was in school the teacher complained to us that she was Stubborn anc would not answer when spoken to. We told ber that it was deafness, and she then Roticed ber condition. In her play she was bard Yo make understand. and when we talked to h at home, at the table and around the house she would look at us in a dazed manner. and did not seem to understand what was sald—she knew we were talking to her, but could not understand what Was suid; we would have to talk loud to make her bear. “We took her to a doctor. who gave us something for her, but it d.dn’t help much. Then we took her to ‘the hospital. but the treatment never did her much good. Afterwards we sent her to Doctor Cowden, who was treating her little cousin for the same trouble. She did not have to be treated very long. and now she hears plainly. We do not have to speak Jouder than fn an ordinary tone to make her hear. The noises at night have stopped. She is getting along nicely at school. have tested her with the clock and ch, and she can hear them plainly. We began to notice the change in her in a little while after she began treat- Dr. J. ['. Cowden, Specialist In all Diseases of Mucou€ Membranes, 715 13th Street Northwest. Office Hours—9 a.m. to 12 m.: 2 to 5 p.m.; 7 €o 8 p.m. daily: Sundays and holidays, 10 «.m. to 3 p.m. Je25&29 LELAND HOME DYEING A Pleasure at Last. saedresnedrntordondecondeneedoatoatontendenteeenasoatedtonts No Muss. MAYPOLE No Trouble. SOAP WASHES AND DYES! At One Operation . -. ANY COLOR} The Cleanest, Fastest Dye for Soiled or Faded Shirt Waists, Blouses, Ribbons, Curtains, Underlinens, etc., whether Silk, Satin, Cotton or Wool. Sold in All Colors by Grocers and Druggists, or mailed free ior 15 cents. Address, THE MAYPOLE SOAP DEPOT. 127 Duane Street, New York. felT-th,s,tu-6m Great Reduction in Hair. Switches, $2.50, formerly $5.00. Switches, $6.00. formerly $10.50. Gray Switches, $3.00, formerly $5.00. Gray Switebes, $4.50, formerly $6.50. Yirst-class attendants in Hairdressing, Shampooing. et: Ymperial Hair Regenerator for restoring gray hale, ever fails. S. HELLER’S, 720 7th Street N. W. apl6-20d Brandied swt Siieterct Cherries. 2 ready to. put up brandled herries see us for the Brandy. Just the Brandy you want for-75e. a full quart. We ship Wines any- where. War revenue tax on Wines goes in effect July 1. TO-KALON WINE CO., 614 14TH ST. "Fagne Je24-20d Do you y ANY WATER BUGS < IN YOUR HOUSE? * a ees pply of THOME: bugs? Get a su 3 BONS INSECT POWDE and sprinkle it in every room where you think 9 ‘There's nothing like it to bugs and 10, 15, 25 and W. S. THOMPSON HARMACIST, 708 15TH ST. 204 wy @ray and White Hinir reduced in same proportion. = e.. Siccardi, MURDER MOST FOUL Horton, Former Polioe- man, Kills Jane Nicholson. SLASHES HER THROAT WITH A KNIFE Fiendish Cruelty Practiced in Com- mission of the Crime. HORTON IN THE LOCK-UP ——_—-———_ George W. Horton, an ex-policeman, mur- dered Jane Nicholson with horrible brutal- ity in Armory Square about 7:20 o'clock last evening. Horton plunged a knife in hig-vic- tim’s neck and then slashed her across the face. While the knife was in the wounds he twisted it, as if anxious to increase hér physical suffering and at the same time make the murder complete. His knife al- most severed her head from her body. When placed under arrest he coolly con- fessed the awful crime in a manner which indicated that he was glad he had accom- plished it. Then ke went to the sixth pre- cinct with blood dropping from his fingers, and in this condition he extended one of his hands in greeting to Lieut. Kelly, whom he had known when be was on the force. Horton’s victim was the widow of Frank Nicholson, who committed suicide several month ago by taking “Rough on Rats,” the act being the result of liquor drinking and the alleged misconduct of his wife, whom he charged with being intimate with Horton. Just after comm!tting the crime last night Horton drank some harmless fluid from a bottle and announced he had taken cyanide of potassium, but the police, who knew him best were certain he could not mus- Ex-Policeman Horton. ter up courage enough to take his own life. This pretended attempt at self-de- struction satisfied them that it was Hor- ton’s first step in the direction of feigning insanity, and they were equally satisfied that he would not succeed. Although Hor- ton is a married mar and has children, he has, it is said, been keeping company with Mrs. Nicholson for several years. Lately he charged that another man had succeeded him in her affections, and jeal- ousy cn this account caused last night's tragedy. Former Charges. For several years prior to his suicide Frank Nicholson openly charged that his wife and Horton were on intimate terms, and on one occasion they managed to get into the Police Court. Nicholson had fre- quently threatened Horton's life, and the jatter was afraid he would carry out his threats. A great many times Nicholson Was sent to jail and the workhouse, and he always charged that he was the victim of a conspiracy formed in the interest of Hor- ton. He became a hard drinker, and, as already stated, he finally ended his ‘life by taking poison. Mrs. Nicholson has recently been em- ployed in a hotel on Pennsylvania avenue as chambermaid. About 6:30 o'clock yester- day afternoon she met Horton pursuant to an agreement, and they strolled in the park together: One object of their meet- ing, it 1s understood, was for Horton to buy her a pair of shoes and some other articles of wearing apparel. _ Gave No Sign. Horton end the weman who was so soon to be brutally murdered walked to: the park laughing and talking. The woman Was apparcntly in the best of humor, and Horton did not show by his conduct that he was about to commit a horrible crime. ‘They soon reached cne of the park benches, and there they sat, more like the average lovers who frequent the parks than like Feople who had been leading dual lives for a number of years. Then there came a time when the two quarreled. The man accused the woman of being unfaithful, and she in turn complained of his treat- ment. 'm going to leave you,” the woman was heard to say, “and I'll never meet you again—never, as long as I live.” “You are right,” said Horton, who felt certain that his weapon would do its work. “You will never meet me again. This is the last time you will ever come and meet me.” He had hardly finished speaking when he drew his penknife from his pocket and opened it. Before bis intended victim could realize what he was going to do he drew the blade of the weapon across her throat. This one cut was enough to end her life, for her windpipe and jugular vein had been severed. Mrs. Nicholson jumped from the bench a3 if she wanted to offer some re- sistance, but the wound was such a severe one that she fell to the ground, and there, resting on her knees, she lifted her hands in @ pieading attitude, and tried to speak, but was unable t> do so. Continues His Deadly Work. Horton then continued the deadly work with his knife. He slashed her neck and face several times, and while she lay dying on the ground he pushed aside her head and sent the blade of the knife still farther into the mass of flesh and blood. When he finally stopped his ghastly work and walked away his victim’s blood dripped from his hands. Just before severing the last artery, and while on his knees beside the form of the dying woman, he became profane and in- quired: “Are you not dead yet?” He add- ed: “Then I'll finish you.” Waiking away from the scene of the tragedy, Horton seemed proud of what he had done. A colored woman in the park shouted murder, and in a short time a large crowd surrounded the perpetrator of the flendish work. Placed Under Arres: “Lynch him!” was the cry heard In the crowd, but no cne made a move in that direction. A few seconds later Policeman Bateman arrived and took charge of Hor- ton. “Mister, he took poison,” shouted a wo- men Ir the crowd. “I saw him drink some- ining from a bottle.” 5 ‘To this Horton promptly pleaded gu ‘ty. Sergeant Falvey, with several officers from the sixth precinct, arrived about this time, and Horton was taken to the station to be locked up. As soon as he reached the office He was then returned to the station, and as he entered the door and heerd some- body speak of the morgue he said: vn, heaven, is she dead?” i THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1898-94 PAGES. from his pocket several clippings from newspapers and a letter and lock of hair he had received from his mother. .These clip- pings, as well as something he had written about his prospective death last night, he Falvey and want- taking some “Give thi-$1.20 to my wife. buy that -peor woman (Mrs. Nicholson) a pair of shoes with it, but you may give it to my wife now.” “All Over Now.” “It's all over now,” was the prisoner's remark, as he reached the open door of his cell. He bad refused to wash the blood from his hands, seeming to regard it as the only thing remaining to remind him of his victim. s Policemen and reporters were admitted to the cell corridor and the man behind the bars repeated the story of his crime at least fifty times. At each repetition he ap- parently endeavored to make the details more ghastly than they really were. Once behind the bars he was anxious to see his wife, and she was sent for. Her home is at 707 7th street southeast, where she keeps a small store. She responded to his request and when she reached the station she stood im front of the bars and talked with her husband, the father of her children, and he told her of Mrs. Nicholson’s alleged un- faithfulness to him as if the wife were some stranger who had no interest in him. It was not until a late hour last night that the crowd finally left the vicinity of the station, and when alone the prisoner was soon asleep. It was evideht he had been drinking to some extent yesterday, and his statement was that he had spent 30 cents during the day for beer and whisky. On the trip from the station to the hospital Horton spoke bitterly of Judge Kimball, Commissioner Wight and Physician Wil- son, the latter the officer who was detailed for service with the. Humane Society for several years. Horton regretted very much, he said, that he had not dealt with them before he killed Mrs. Nicholson. Offi- cer Wilson had taken Mrs. Nicholson's children from her house and Judge Kim- ball had turned them over to the board of children’s guardians. Commissioner Wight, he thought, was anxious to get rid of him when he was on the police force. Spent a Restless Night. The prisoner spent a restless night, and early this morning he was ready and will- ing to receive visitors. “It's horrible,” was his remark, when a Star reporter called on him, “but it’s all over now. Nobody can do me any good.” His nephew had been in to see him, and had talked with him about his mother. “Don’t let mother know I'm in this fix,” he said, “for it will only worry her.” “I can't keep it from your. mother,” he was told, “because it’s in all the papers tow, and it will prcbably be the straw that will kill he: “I guess not,” coolly remarked Horton. “I don’t see why she should bother so. much as that.” Horton’s Record. George W. Horton was twies a member of tie police force, and neither time, it is said, had he any friends among the oifi- cers. Véry few of them were even willing to associate with him while he was off duty. He was continuaily in trouble dur- ing his first term of service, and finally was dismissed. About a year ago he succeeded in getting reappointed, but he had not been on the force very long before his former troubles were renewed, and finally his in- temperate habits and other misconduct re- sulted in his dismissal. Since then he has kept a small store in Southeast Washing- ton, and has been engaged selling coffee to stores. Coroner’s Jury Summoned. Horton Formerly lived in Prince George's county, Md., not far from Piscataway, where his mother is now living. Coroner Carr had a jury of inquest summoned, and the jury met at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the sixth precinct station. Horton, again epeaking of the case today, said he was anxious to plead guilty and have the affair settled as early as possible. So far as he was concerned, he said, he did not care about the formality of an inquest. Three witnesses were summoned to appear, but it is likely that before their testimony is finished others will be called. The inquest will probably be finished by 4 o'clock. —_>—_—. AT BELMAR. New Boardwalk for Promenaders and Stone Roads for Wheeli: Correspondence of The Evening Star. BELMAR, N. J., June 24, 1898. Probably no resort on the whole Jersey coast has been so immensely improved since last season as Belmar, situated on the south bank of Shark river, famous for its crabbing and fishing grounds. Last sea- son the terrific storm practically destroyed the ocean boulevard, and what was left of it was finished by the surf last winter. The ocean ate far back of the plank walk, which it annihilated, and rendered th> ocean driveway almost useless. This spring the avenue has been completely remade and macadarized, so that it is now in per- fect condition. This resort and Spring Lake have been connected with stone roads, co that the bicyclist now has a most excellent route ail along this coast. There are no more sand beds to impede his prog- r2ss and tantalize his temper. The plank walk has been reconstructed .on a much larger scale, and while not quite as broad as “Founder” Bradley's esplanade at As- bury Park, it is just as long, and perfectly adequate for all the visitors that could be accommodated her2. There have been very important improve- ments at most of the hotels, too. Thz Co- lumbia, which for several years has been under the management of M. Lindsay, has been remodeled. A fifth story has been added and many modern interior improve- ments for the comfort of the guests. New bath room suites and a passenger elevator are among the improvements which make the hotel complete and up-to-dat2 in every respect, and which place it among the best inns on the coast. 3 The Rhode Island Point has been open for a fortnight and is already attracting crowds of p2ople to its clam bakes. This resort is locat:d just west of Belmar and on Shark river, and its Rhode Island clam bakes have spread its fame throughout the state. gee ‘THOUSAND ISLANDS. The Season Has Opened Brilliantly at This Resort. Correspordence of The Evening Star. ALEXANDRIA BAY, N. Y., June 17, 1898. Hurrying from the heat of crowded cities and the clamor of big summer resorts the travelers in search of quiet comfort and healthy surroundings are flocking to the ‘Thousand Islands. Every train to Clay- ton brings visitors, and before a month has passed the season here will be at its height. Already the big steamboats which stop here on their way to Montreal and Quebec show the result of hot weather in the west. A large number of the people who make the journey from the west to Montreal. stop at Alexandria Bay and put in a day or two among the famous islands. It is a pleasant break in their journey and quite profitable. For nowhere in the Tota does the visitor come nearer to a realization of the dreams of fairyland than among these historic islands. There are 1,800 of them in all dotting the beautiful St. Lawrence for severai miles. They are of all sizes and shapes, from the tiny speck of rock to the monster fertile land several miles in extent. Here at Alexandrie Bay one is in touch with all the islands, and FRANK FUNK HELD \ipeiuscth Seve Apotatn: Vi es dering Wm. Brooks. ABSTRACT. OF y TESTIMONY TAKEN ‘The Detectives /Active in the Seacch for, Funk. . - Zen HIS WHEREAROUTSUNKNOWN ie SS Yesterday afternoon at the inquest held in the case of William H. Brooks, who was so brutally murdered Thursday evening at his home on 22d street, several additional witnesses were examined and the jury re- turned a verdict expressing the belief that Frank Funk had committed the crime. Mrs. Sophia Brown was on the stand when The Star's report closed yesterday. She told of how she became acquainted with Funk through his sister, and said he had been a frequent visitor to the home of her parents. She was with him in Washington circle about an hour, before the murder was committed, and had made a&ngappoint- ment to meet»him again about 7 o'clock. This appointment he failed to keep. Mrs. Brown saldyshe had veen letters Funk had received from his wife and she had also seen letters he had written to her. “He told her that he was going to leave here this weekX said witness. “Did he tell’ his’ wife where he was going?” “He told her that-he was going to Pitts- burg,” she answered, “but he only told her that to bluff her off, for he didn’t want her to know where he Was going.” — Pencils as an Exhibit. The lead pencils found in the room in which the crime was committed were pro- duced and witness said she had seen Funk have pencils Itke them. She thought, how- ever, that he had had a pencil with silver on it. Witness had seen him write letters with 2 pencil. Witness said she did not re- turn home until after 7 o'clock. When Funk failed to keep his appointment with her she sont to Mrs, Buckley's for him, and learned that he had not been home since dinner. Mrs. Ella Marla Buckley, at whose house Funk boarded, testified that he was at din- rer about 5:0 o'clock Thursday. He did not seem hurried or excited. Soon after he had finished eating he went out. When he left the house he was dressed in his best clothes. a “Did he return home after dark? “No, sir,” she answered. “He hasn't re- turned yet.” “Was there this?” “Yes, sir; he had never remained away all night before.” - Thursday night about 10 o'clock a tele- gram was received for Mr. Funk. Witness received and signed for the telegram, and yesterday morning she sent it to the po- lice. ee Mrs. Brown, daughier of the deceased, she said, engaged, hoafd at her house for Mr. Funk, and shé,hadq called for him every afternoon’ since Hé isneae They usually went out together. © Last night was the first time she had faljéd to call. While at the house Funk constantly talk- ed about money, shé’said, and said if he could get eight or’ ten hundred dollars would go to the Klondike. He seemed very anxious to go to the g6ld fields. Funk had answered an advertisement of a Bible house in Philadelphia, and Tuesday he received an answer. He answered that, and next day he received something from the Phila- deiphia firm. Abgut six years ago she counted Mrs. Brooks’ ‘money and she then had about $700. Mrs.’ Brooks carried her money in pockéts méde of bed ticking. Asked if Funk knew ‘Mts. Brooks had mon- ey, witness said that Wednesday night Mrs. Brooks told-het?that Funk had“ad- vised her to rent™a ‘large house and “take boarders. He told" Her'she ought to do it before all her money ‘was gone, but she said she could not do anything with board- ers while her husband was sick. Mrs. Buckley identified a piece of lead pencil shown her asthe piece she had found in Funk's room. A Neighbor's Evidence. Mrs. Laura E. Chamberlain, 024 224 street, testified that she saw Mrs. Brooks between 5:30 and 6 o'clock. She went home and ate her dinner, and just about the time she finished she heard that Mr. Brooks was dying. A short while afterwards she heard that both Mr. and Mrs. Brooks were dying, and she said she could not believe it, for she had just seen Mrs. Brooks. It was just a little after 6 o'clock when she walked up the street and heard that beth had been murdered. “Do you know Mr. Funk?” the witness was asked. “I don’t know that I do know him now,” she answered. “I knew him as a boy, b he was so mean and low that I never had anything to do with him.” Witness said Funk lived here when he was a boy, but he went to Philadelphia. His father lives in Baltimore. Saw Nobody Enter or Lenve. Joseph E. Johnston, letter carrier, who lives at 916 22d street, next door to the Brooks house, testified that he was in front of his house Thursday afternoon from 5:40 to 6:15 o’ciock, but he saw nobody anter the house. The front door and window were closed. Mrs. Brooks, he said, had been in the habit of sitting at the front window in the afternoon, but she was not there ‘Thursday. Witness first heard of the af- fair when Mr. Larson’ call2d him. When witness finished watering his park he weni in the back yard and used his hose, but did not hear any noise in the Brooks house. Harry Burch, 916% 22d street, testified that he went to the hous? after the affair had happened. He did not see elther Mr. or Mrs. Brocks that evening prior to the murder. Samuel ¥. Smith, who was dmong those to respond to a call for assistance, also gave evidence. anything ‘unusual abou: Sergt. E. J. Keefe of the third precinct, testified that he went to the Brooks house when the report of the affair reached the station. He thought it was 6:40 o'clock when he-arrived at the house. Mrs. Brooks had been“removed to the dining room and witness questioned her to ascertain who had assaulted her. The only response she made was “Nobody did it.” Witness pick- ed up the lead pengjis on the dining room floor, and he was'nfident they had bean dragged from the little room by the re- moval of ‘Mrs. = Mr. Btooks breath- ed several times afte witn23s reached the heuse. Sergt, Keefe tokf"the jury that Mrs, Brown did not give’ th} information about Funk Thursday night’ she gavé yester- day. Witness sai read ths telegram, and, as far as he remember, it read: street tomorrow “Will be at No. ip to the inves- Detectiva Phill ified tigation made ye, AY. He told of his visits to several and of the finding of a pencil in t! u in Funk’s room. This pencil is si Brooks hot te a committed. * = S60 Bt eee ee Evidenge, Withheld. Coroner Carr salt there were other wit- nesses in thé case, byt in view of the in- vestigation being mpadg he thought it best turned the verdict stated. ~~ - et ‘The detectivas are- still engaged in the hunt for Funk, but) this morning it stated they had not ton that they should:inots be examined until necting Frank Funk with tbe affair was ob- tained. This consisted of the suit of tor Mattingiy's custody. They are the gar- ments which were so fully described by brs. ‘brown derby hat, and sven the green tie. Just how these were ‘obtained about 7:30 o'clock Thursday night, a littl> more than an hour after the commission of the crime. His cast-off garments, which form so-im- portant a link, were left in the room he had occupied, and they were not found until yesterday. They were kept until this morning, when the blood stains on them aroused the suspicions of the proprietor, |,and he sent them to headquarters. Soon after these articles were received il ASKS FOR A RECEIVER O. G. Staples Sues Washington Light ufantry Oorpe. PROCEEDINGS FOR SALE OF ARMORY Allen’s Grand Opera House Part of Property Involved. DEBTS OF THE CORPS Orren G. Staples filed a suit in equity to- } day against the Washington Light Infan- try Corps, George F. Appleby, Wm. E. Ed- Detective Phillips went to Mrs. Buckley’s | monston, Jonn B. Larner and Gasherie De bearding house, where he found the trousers belonging to the coat and vest that Funk had left in the hotel. The Garments Identified. Mrs. Sophia Brown, married daughter 0! the woman who was murdered and robbed, was sent for and when she reached head- quarters and entered Inspector Mattingly’s room she was shown the garments of the man whom she had known and in whose company she had been not two hours before the murder was committed. She fully 1 | Property. Witt. He asks that a receiver may be ap- pointed to sell the Washington Light In- fantry armory and the Grand Opera House Henry F. Woodard is his so- “itor. i The bill recites that the complainant brings the suit as a bondholder of the Light In- fantry Corps. The d>fendant corps is sued as the maker of three certain issues of bonds and deeds of trust to secure the same, and Appleby, Edmonston, Larner identified them as belonging to Funk. She | 2nd De Witt are sued as trustees under Leld a long conference with the inspector before she returned home. Detective Parham made an investigation this mornirg of the report that a man had been seen to jump the fence in the rear of the Brooks house Thursday, but he was three gertain deeds of trust. It is stated further that January 30, 1884, George G. Cornwell owned part of original lot 5, all of original lot 6, part of original lot 4 and part of original lot 7, in square unable to find the colored woman who | 226, all being known as the Washington it was reported had seen the man. An old colored man who lives there stated that he was sitting in the alley fully two hours Thursday and was there during the time the murder was committed. He saw no one come over the fence, and he is certain that no one could have left the premises in that way without attracting attention. Detective Weedon left the city last night and went in search of the fugitive. It ts thought he went to Philadelphia. Some pencil shavings in a cuspidor in the room occupied by him were taken to headquar- ters by Detective Phillips. It was thought possible they might be fitted on the pencils found in the Brooks home, but they had been in the water so long a time that noth- ing could be done with them. Mrs. Brooks’ Condition. This afternoon at the Emergency Hospi- tal the physicians said that there was no change in the condition of Mrs, Brooks. She is still delirious and the physicians have been unable to get any information from her. The funeral of her husband took place this afternoon. The body was buried in Congressional cemetery. It has been stated in a city paper that Mrs. Kate Clark, sister of the accused man, resides at No. 3 New Hampshire avenu2. This is declared to be a mistake, Mrs. Ciark’s home being at No. 903 22d street. ———— AT LONG BRANCH. Famous Old Resort Has a Busy Season Ahend—Late Arrivals. Correspondence of The Evening Star. LONG BRANCH, N. J., June 24, 1898. The season at the Branch opened two weeks ago, and since that time visitors have been constantly coming in increas- ingly large numbers, and by the end of next week this famous old resort will be in full blast again. All of the big hostel- ries have been opened some time, and the bonifaces agree that not for many years have their bookings at this time in the season been so large. Light Infantry armory or “‘Alien’s Grand Opera House.” He conveyed it to Wm. 8. Roose, Thos. J. Fisher, A. A. Wilson, Frank Hume and Jesse C. Ergood, as trus- tees, to such uses as the Washington Light Infantry Corps might designate, ard May 15, 1884, these trustees conveyed the property to Wm. G. Moore, J. Tarbell Dyer, John 8. Miller, George F.’Timms, Thomas Somerville and Edwin H. Newmeyer as the building committee of the corps, and to Geo. F. Appleby and Wm. E. Edmonston to secure bonds of the corps to the amount of $110,000, payable twenty years after date, with privilege of discharging them in five years, with interest from June 1, 1884, at 6 per cent per annum, payable semi-an- ually, by coupons. Farther Allegations, The bill goes on to aver that on April 15, 1885, the Light Infantry Corps by its deed conveyed to Appleby and Edmonston, as trustees, the property in trust, to secure $40,000 in bonds of the corps, payable ten year after date, with privilege to pay in three years, with interest at 7 per cent per annum from May 1, 1885, payable semi- annually. These bonds were 380 in num- ber; thirty for $500 each, 150 for $100 each and 250 for $200 each. They were subject to the deed of trust to secure the $110,000 issue-of bonds. ‘The corps, May 1, 1895, by deed of trust conveyed the property to John B. Larner and Gasherie De Witt, as trustees to secure Staples the sum of $40,000, represented by fifty bonds, being thirty for $1,000 each and twenty for $500, dated May 1, 18%, and payable to bearer in one year aiter date at 7 per cent interest per annum, payable semi-annually. Refuse to Release. The bill alleges that the second deed of trust upon the property has not been re- leased of record because a large number of interest coupons remain outstanding which the corps has not been able to secure, al- though it has deposited with the trustees, Appleby & Eamonston, a sum of money sufficient to pay them; that these trustees If the war scare 2] have refused to release the deed of trust month ago amounted to anything it doesn’t | of record, and the complainant declares now. On the contrary, it is very evident that on account of the war the season at this resort will be even heavier than,usual. Many persons who are accustomed to go- ing abroad are this season going to patro- mize home resorts. Long Branch’s celebrated bluff and ocean boulevard last winter escaped any serious damage from the ocean, and the famous speedway is once more the resort for the fashionable turnouts of the wealthy cot- tagers, not only here, but at Monmouth Beach and on the Rumson road. 4 Old visitors returning to this resort will find that a great transformation has been wrought at Hollywood. The Hollywood Hotel has passed under the management of Mr. R. T. Dunlop of the Imperial Hotel, New York, and the Hollywood company has expended over $30,000 in renovating and beautifying the interior. The season there is well under way, and all of the beautiful cottages connected with the hotel are oc- cupied. The West End Hotel opened Thursday, under most auspicious circumstances. ‘The cottages in connection with the hotel have been opened for a fortnight, and now that the West End itself is receiving guests, Elberon and vicinity have put on their full summer gaiety. Norwood Park, which is situated just west of Hollywood, has also undergone marked improvements since last year. New bread avenues have been laid out and ™many new summer residences constructed. Norwood has become popular as a resort for golf players. The links of the Norwood Club are exceptionally fine, and the tourna- ment which is to be held there next month will be much more important than any pre- vious one held at Norwood. ‘The New Jersey Grand Army of the Re- public held its annual encampment here on ‘Thursday and Friday. The troopers made their headquarters at the Ocean hotel, where Manager MacDowell had arranged several entertaining features for them. The roads of castern New Jersey have be- come justly celebratt among bicyclists, and returning wheelmen will note that the elaborate improvements in the thorough- fares, which form a network between the resorts that stretch from Sandy Hook thirty miles south to Barnegat, have made this section a veritable paradise for the devotees of the wheel. The only draw- back to bicycling up and down the coast is the strong ocean breezes, which oftentimes have a sinister persistency in turning about and getting in one’s face. The large cottage colony arrived. unus- ually early this year. Hardly a single villa of the many that line the Elberon Bluff is unoccupied. Many of these palatial resi- dences have been greatly beautified for the arrival of their owners. Mr. J. W. Albaugh of Baltimore ts at his Norwood Park cottage. Mrs. George M. Pullman and family of Chicago have taken possession of “Fair- lawn” at Elberon. - United States Senators James Smith, jr., of New Jersey and Edward Murphy of New York have arrived at their summer homes. Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris, daughter of General Grant, is, with her children, mak- ing a short stay at the Elberon. Mrs. Grant is also there. ‘White—Albert E. Shephard and Minnie E. Pike, both of this city; Walter S. Bradley and Laura V. Huntley, both of Richmond, Bangor, Me., of this city; Thos. J. Par- that the fact that it remains unreleased constitutes a cloud upon the title to the property so far as the third deed of trust to compiainant is ecncerned. It is also stated in the bill that Staples is the owner of first mortgage bonds of the Infantry Corps to the extent of $27,900, but he does not know who holds the bal- ance. The interest coupons due June 1, i898, on the first mortgage of $110,000 have not been paid by the corps. Complainant is the owner of more than one-half of the $. Ww bonds, and the coupo! 1898, amounting to $00, have not been paid. It is alleged also that the defendant Ap- pleby is in ill-health and absent from the city and that it is not expedient to secure a foreclosure of the first deed of trust in his absence. Receiver Asked For. Finally the bill avers that it is manifestly to the best interests of the Infantry Corps as well as complainant and all other bond- holders that a receiver should be appoint- ed to sell the real estate, and that it is important, prior to the sale, that it should be advertised in other large cities, in order to secure the attention of theatrical man- agers. In addition, it is asked that from the pro- ceeds of the sale the bondholders may be paid according to their several priorities, and that the amount of money now in the hands of Appleby & Edmonston or the Light Infantry Corps for the liquidation of the outstanding unpaid coupons, under the second deed of trust, may be paid into the registry of the court, and that the receiver be empowered to sell the property free and discharged from the second deed of trust. Mr. Staples stated to The Star reporter at the city hail, after the bill had been filed, that if the property came into his hands eventually he would very probably continue its use as a theater. He said the proceedings he has brought are as much a benefit to the corps as to himself. The Obligations. “It is upon the bonded indebtedness of the organization that the application is filed,” said Mr. Staples. “Somehting had to be done. The corporation was unable to pay even the interest on these bonds, now six months behind. In other words, the Washington Light Infantry owes six months’ interest on one lot of bonds, amounting to $110,000, the interest being $3,200, and tt owes also six months’ inter- est on $40,000 worth of bonds, $1,400; mak- ing a total of $4,700. Of this amount but $100 has been paid, and, as there was seem- ingly no chance of securing any further money, it was deemed best to file applica- tion for a receivership and let the court a hold of the affairs of the organiza- tion.” It is expected that two receivers will be appointed by the court to act together. Mr. Staples will be appointed to represent the bondholders and some member of the company will be appointed at the sugges- tion of the directors to be a_co-receiver. It is not expected that any fight will be made against the receivership. Meeting of the Corps. impossible to terest the Cash only, and the narrowest margin of promt. « Last or Refrigerators. 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Monday night these various matters will be thoroughly discussed and some definite plan of reorganization, it is believed, decided upon. Half a Century of Service. The Washington Light Infantry was or- genized in 1836. Its officers are: President, Maj. W. G. Moore; treasurer, Allison Nail- or, jr.; financial secretary, S. Porter Hous! recording secretery, Jesse F. Grant. The cerps owns the magnificent Light Infantry Armory at the corner of 135th and EB streets, which comprises, besides the quar- ters for a battalion of military, the Grand Opera Hous», The entrance to the Grand is through the Regent Hotel from Pei sylvania avenue. This entrance is leased from the Webb estate and subleased to the hinagers of the theater, Messrs. Kernan & Ri The property is very valuable, but vily taortgaged, besides the indebte1- kess represented in the outstanding bonds. The organization also cwns several acddi- tional pieces of property, all being mort- Suged. —_.—___ LATE ARMY ORDERS, _ Maj. John C. Muhlenberg, Paymaster, U. S. A., has been ordered to pay the Ist Regi- ment of North Carolina Voluntzer In- fantry. Associate Professor Wright P. idgerton ef the West Point Military Academy, has been ordered to report to Maj. Gen. Miles at Washington for assignment to duty. Maj. George B. Rodney, 4th Artille has been ordered to report to Maj. Gen. Brooke at Chickamauga for assignment (o duty. The following named officers have resign- ed: First Lieut. F. Koons, quarter- ist Pennsylvania Volunteer In- Second Lieut. J. E. Dickson, Com- pany A, 4th Infantry, Missouri Volunteers. Lieut. A. C. Thompson, 5r., Signal ps. has beon ordered to report to Maj. ee Keifer, for assignment to duty on his staff. Maj. David Hemphill, quartermaster, has been ordered to report to the commanding general at Falls Church, Va., for assign- ment to duty on the staff of Maj. Gen. Butler. A board of officers to consist of Maj. Ed- gar Jadwin, 3d Volunteer Engineers, and Capt. Frank A. Edwards, Ist Cavalry, has been appointed to meet Atlanta, Ga., to examine applicants for commissions in the Sd_U.'S. Volunteer Engineers. Leave of absence has been granted Capt. Frank De L. Carrington, Ist Infantry, to enable him to accept the commission of Neutenant colonel in a regiment pf Cali- fornia volunteers. * Maj. George T. Vaughn, brigade surgeon, has been ordered to report to Maj. Gen. Lee at Jacksonville, Fla., for assigament te uty. First Lieut. Samuel M. Butler, Signal Corps, has been ordered to report to Col, Henry Dunwoody, Washington barracks, D.C. master, Maj. Georze P. Scriven, Signal Corps, has been ordered to report to the com manding general of the 7th Army Corp for assignment to duty as signal officer of that corps. Seccnd Lieut. George W. Cole, 7th Cay- airy, has been ordered to report to Brig. Gen. Cole at Falls Church, Va., for ap- pointment to duty as aid-de-camp. First Lieut. Franklin M. Kent, assistant surgeon, has been ordered to report to the ecmmanding general of the department of the Pacific for assignment to duty with the expedition to the Philippine Islands. Czpt. Colan Avgur, 24 Cavairy, has been retired, on account of disability incident to the service. Cept. Charles J. Hendler, 34 Pennsyl- veria Volunteer Infartry, has resigned. First Liewt. Harry H. Bandholtz, 7th In- fartry, has been granted leave of absence to enable him to accept the commission of — in the 35th Michigan Volunteer In- ti ger, Capts. Ambrose Higgins. Charles S. Con- nor and Picst, Lieut. Wilkie Woodward, Signal Corp3, ive been ordered at Washington barracks, District Maj. William H. Devine, surgeon, has been ordered to Guty at Falls Church, Va. _ Maj. George W. ile. surgeon, hes been ordered to duty with the 24 Army Corps at Falls Church, Va_ Capt. James B. B. Strert, C. S., hus been ordered to Jacksonyille, Fla., for duty with the 7th Army to duty of Co-