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The evening times., 1896-01-15
BOERS' ARMY INCREASING:
Transvaal Volksraad Meets ia and Dis
ousses the Pending Trouble -,
Dutch Legislators Adjourn Because
They Feel They Are Too Excited
to Consider Situation Calmly.

Pretoria, Jan. 15.-The volksraad met
yesterday and authorized the addition of
400 men to the state artillery.
A resolution, offered by the government,
was adopted, thanking the Orange Free
state FOR its assistance, and also thank
ing Gov. Robinson of Cape Colony, and Sir
Jacobus de Wet the British agent here, for
their Influence and support in the efforts to
prevent bioodsned ana for the ready anG
powerful manner in which Gov. Robinson
had fulfilled his difficult task.
"A message from President Kruger was
read. announcing his intention TO discuss
with the Raad in later and cainer moments
the causes which led TO the dastardiy plot
TO invade the Transvaal.
The government was now firm In its
resolve 70 maintain the sacred rights Of
the republic and TO establish the same
on flrner and more secure foundation.
After brief sitting the chamber ad-
iourned. Calm aud dispassionate legislation
being regarded as impossible during the
present session, all work was postponed
until the May session joe"
London, Jan. 15.-Sir Henry Robinson,
Governor OF Cape Colony, teiegraphs that
he has completed arrangements to receive
from the 1ransvaal officials DR.. jameson
and the members of his party who were
captured by the Beers. The prisoners will
be received al the Natal border.
The British South Africa Company has
issued an official list of the prisoners, rank
and file, OF the force which Dr. jameson
led into the TransvaaL.
The list includes the name of Clement.
presumably Victor Il. Clement, who bad
been appointed assistant consulting en-
gincer 10 the consolidated gold fields.
The list bears with it Il note stating
that all the rank AMI file OF the prisoners
were put on board train at Pretoria
on January l l, en- route for Natal, under
an escort, 10 he turned over to the British
authorities. They were all in good health
and excellent spirits.
The British South Africa Association
announces that President Kruger of the
Transvaai republic has prohibited the
transmission OF all kilograms from Trans
vaal territory to the British South Africa
COMPANY.
The evening times., 1896-01-15

Miss Terry In a New Play and Sir
Henry in THE Lyons Mall
The second night of Sir Henry Irving and
Miss Terry at Aliens Grand Opera House
proved the constancy of public favor for
them, and Washingtons generous treat
ment of really hgh-class histrionic merit.
The fact that two plays were presented.
one OF which was produced here for the
first time, added to the attraction.
Journeys End in Lovers Meeting" by
Mrs. Craigie, tells easily and naturally. but
very forcibly, a story that is a S old nearly as
the Storytelling art, but always new.
In the course OF the play Miss Terry, as
Lady Soupire, held the stage for q quarter
of an hour alone and kept the audience de-
lightfuliy entertained every quarter OF a
second of the time.
She was supported strongly by Frank
Cooper, as Sir Philip Soupire, and Ben
Webster as Capt. Maramour.
Mr.. Irving appeared first in THE Lyons
Mail, "wherehe pla yed admirably the double
part OF Joseph LesurqueS, of unblemished
character, and Dubose, the bold leader or
highwaymen. The two characters were
brought into the finest contrast, not by
costume merely, the reliance of weak act
ing, but by tone, manner and movement.
- Mr.. Macklin as Courriot, and Mr.. Harvey
as Joliquet, Miss Milton as Jeanette, and
Miss Whitley as Julie, daughter of Lesurques,
did their parts very acceptably.
The evening times., 1896-01-15
HEART DISEASE.
SOME FACTS REGARDING THE
RAPID INCREASE OF HEART
TROUBLES.
Do Not Be Alarmed. Bur Look for the

Do Not Be Alarmed. Bur Look for the
Cause.
Heart troubles, at least among Americans,
are certainly increasing and while this may
be largely due to the WORT and excitement
OF American business lire,'it Is more often
the result OF weak stoI0achs, of poor diges-
tion. -
Real, organic heart disease is incurable;
but not one case in hundred Of heart
trouble is organic
The close relation between heart trouble
and poor digestion is because both organs
are controlled by branches of the same great
nerves, the Sympathetic and Pneumogastric.
In another way, also, the heart If affected
by that form of poor digestion, which causes
gas and fermentation from half digested
FOOD, there is feeling of oppression and
heaviness i'll the chest caused by pressure
Of the distended stomach on the heart and
lungs, interfering with their action; bence
arises palpitation and short breath.
Poor digestion also poisons the blood,
makes it thin and watery, which irritates
and weakens the heart
The most sensible treatment for heart
troubles Is to improve the digestion and to
insure the prompt assimilation of food.
This can best be done by the regular use,
after meals, of some safe. pleasant and ef-
fective digestive preparation, like Stuart's
dyspepsia Tablets, which may be found at
most drug stores and which contain valua-
ble. harmless digestive clements, in pleas
ant, convenient form.
1t is safe to say that the regular, persis-
tent use OF Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets at
meal time, will cure any form of stomach
trouble except cancer of the stomach.
Full size packages of the Tablets sold by
most druggists at 80 ccnts or by mail from
Stuart Co., &Rrshau, Mich.
The evening times., 1896-01-15
OFFICERS OF POTOMAC POST.
Public Installation of the New Leaders
With Prominent Visitors Present.

Potomac Post, No. IS, G. A. R., held
a public installation of officers in their
hall, No. 9O7 G street northwest, at the
last meeting.
Mastering Officer John P. Church in.
stalled the following: Commander, s. C.
Robb; senior vice, j. H. Strickland; |;
junior vice, W. B. Noerr; surgeon, j. R.
Hayes; chaplain, w. j. Weiss; officer Of
day, H. H. specht; quartermaster, W. L.
Schmallhoff: officer of guard, T. II.
Sullivan; adjutant, w. G. Himrod; sergeant
major, Isaac Quackenbush, and quarter
master sergeant, c. o. Howard.
Several ladies' of the W. z. G. were
present, among them Mrs. Hamilt on,
commander of the Department Corps; Mrs.
Chester, commander OF Potomac Corps, and
Mrs. Strickland, commander oc Burnside
Corps.
Speeches were made by Inspector General
of Department Ross Commander Robb, Mrs.
Chester, and DR.. j. r. Hayes, the last
referring particularly to a letter re-
ceived by him from an old comrade who
had served faithfully in his corps, and was
now in his old adge compelled to go to a
National Home, and leave the partner
of his life just on the eve of their
golden wedding. after fifty years of Joy
and struggle and war separation, to be
again separated, as there is no provision
in National Homes to meet such cases.
The evening times., 1896-01-15
FENcIBLEs ELECT OFFICERS.
They Also Lay Plans for Their Forth.
coming Fair

The National Fencibles, at their annual
meeting, elected the following members
as board of governors to serve one year
c. 8. Domer, W. W. Mortimer, Lee B. Mosher,
". e. Baum, J. A. Butler, jr., W. T.
Caruthers. W. E. Crist, Carl Graft and
j. c. Kondrup.
Arrangements were also perfected fol
their fuli-dress military dance, to be held
ct National Rifles Arnory February I3,
Mr.. Chas. Fletcher was elected to as
soc1ate membership and Messrs. Graham
and Fugate to active.
The committee having charge of the
fair to be held March to IA, from the
proceeds OF which the company will buy
guns, have perfected arrangements. and
VIII soon call meeting of the lady as
siStaDts.
The evening times., 1896-01-15
Saunders Had the Call.

The Milton Holland Republican Club OF
the Fourteenth district held u most en-
thusastic meeting last night in their hail.
Corner OF Fourth and S streets north west.
Mr.. l.. NJ. Saunders was president and his
speech was warmly received. II was es-
sentiaily Saunders meeting, and the op-
position was held up TO the light by his ad-
nerents and strongly denounced. Lawyer
I. l.. Jones spoke in behalf of Mr.. Saunders
candidacy. and his efforts We're loudly ap-
plauded. Music was provided and the
meeting was entertained with campaign
songs and old familiar tunes.
The evening times., 1896-01-15
MIND READER IN FLAMES.
Struck un Overlianging OIL La mp and
If Hnrsf

New Hampton, Iowa, Jan. 15.-While
Prof. Dc. Hall, anypnoiistandin mind reader,
was giving an exhibition in tine opera house
at Lawler, near here, last night, he acci-
dentally struck a large hanging lamp bovc
his head. breaking IL. The oil ignited and
II was several inmates before anyone
could recover sufficiently 10 assist the
nan. Patrick Fitzpatrick grasped sha wi
and wrapped II about the professor, but
not before he was seriously burned. II
is feared Hall is fatally injured.
The evening times., 1896-01-15
Hnd Too Much Monev.

A meeting OF the stockholders of the
Mutual Fire Insurance Company of the
District of Columbia was held last night
at O'Clock in Grand Army Hall. The
meeting was called for the purpose of
obtaining the sentiment of those interested
as TO the propriety of declaring dividend
on the amount OF the unused surplus now in
the possession OF the company under the
cQptrol of the present board of managers.
The meeting adJourpeds without taking
apy dsnuate actto1
The evening times., 1896-01-15
Dyrenforth,s Great sale.

What world of meaning there is In
the announcement of NJ. Dyrenforth Conn
pany, 62l Pennsylvania avenue, who ac-
knowledge that they are overstocked with
fine clothing and must at once unload.
This house, one OF the most reputable in
the country, offers its entire stock of
suits, ulsters and oveycoats at One-han
the usual retail price.
The evening times., 1896-01-15
No Bull Tugs in Danger.

A fire broke what is known as the
"Petworth WOODS, .tbove Rupplersville,
last night was still burning. Chemical
engine and No. went to the scene, but as
water could not be obtained, could render
but little assistance. The fire is not dan
gerous, however, as only piles of dead
leaves are burning, and no houses are in
the immediate vicinity.
The evening times., 1896-01-15
National Dairymen Convene.

Chicago, Jan. 15.-Represc natives of
the dairy associations Of nearly twenty
States and delegates from the produce and
mercantile boards of the principal cities
are in session at the Sherman House for the
third annual convention of the National
Dairy Association. This organization has
for its main object the promotion of legis
lation to prevent the fraudulent sale of
adulterated food products.
The evening times., 1896-01-15
Packing Company Organized.

Chicago, Jan. 15.-Tbe beInternationalPac
ing Company, the new Illinois corporation
which succeeds the English company, was
formally organized yesterday by the elec-
tion of temporary Officers and directors.
The English corporation will meetsin
London next Thursday and wind up its
affairs. The English stockholders of the
company will lie represented on the board
OF directors of the company.
The evening times., 1896-01-15
w n CIarL,s r,Ia.r,nDca,.

W. d. Chrk's Clearing Sale.
W. d. Clark starts. today his annual
clearing sale. Off all dry goods he is
giving straight discount Of 12 per cent,
apd off Cloaks and capes, SO 1-3 per cent.
Washington ladies who are acquainted
with bis regular prices viii recognize the
nsSpltpos g tal@ 0ffsE
The evening times., 1896-01-15
SUMMERS SENTENCE RENTED,
He Was Court-Martialed for the
Cruiser Columhia,s AcoIdan4

Cruiser Columbia's Accident.
Secretary Herbert has RENTED the un.
expired portion of the sentence imposed
on Capt. George W. Sumner, U. s. N,
convicted by court martial at the BROOKLYN
Navy Yard of carelessness In connection
with the docking OF the cruiser Columbia.
which he commanded, at Southampton
England.
Capt. Sumner was suspended from rank
and duty for six months from September
IL, and would have had two months
yet of suspension. He has been placed on
waiting orders.
The evening times., 1896-01-15
WashingtOniaus in New York.

VSpeClNI 10 Tic IllneS.1
New York, JAM ID. s. Brown, Marl-
borough; II. B. Martin, Broadway Central;
d. r, Case, Brunswick; Mrs. r C. Johnson,
Miss Johnson, Albermarle; j. K. Watt,
Plaza; ]. B. Adler. Imperial; A. Jones. Astor;
F. E. LaDman; Metropoe; Mrs. n. Mawry,
SturtevaDt; A. s. Worthington, Hollans.
The evening times., 1896-01-15
POISONED HER EIG HT CHILDREN.
Then the Mother, Crazed by Her Hus-
bands Illness, Hanged Herself.

Marysville, Kan, Jan. 15.-In a fit OF
dependency yesterday afternoon Mrs
Joseph Hildebrand administered poison to
her eight children and then hanged herself.
Seven OF the little ones are dead and the
other is not expected to recover.
The woman's husband is in Kansas City,
undergoing treatment for a cancer, and
Mrs. Hildebrand has been very down cast
over his afflictioD. 1t is believed she was
on the eve of insanity when she committed
the terrible act.
The evening times., 1896-01-15
Ambulance Was Needed.

Evelyn Gilbert, a clerk at the Winder
Building, was attacked by heart trouble
as she was leaving the building about 4
O'Clock last evening. The police ambulance
removed the sufferer to her home, No. 400
Missouri avenue northwest.
The evening times., 1896-01-15

The racing associations in the West are
having a picnic with the Owners and Train
ers' Club, which threatens boycott unless
the associations stand to its dictation.
The evening times., 1896-01-15
IF ALL OTHERS FAIL CONSULT
DR.. CZARRA,

10 Fourth st. ne. Washington, D. o.
ePECIALTY-AnC Chronic, Nervous, Blood
and Skin Diseases, Indigestion, Liver. Kid
pey, Bladder, and Urinary Troubles PLEA
Fistula, Structure, etc.
A NEW METHOD for permanent aud
quick cure of all PRIVATE diseases and
Woman Complain t. Vitality restored.
fours, . 70 ~ 4 %: to p. m.;eua-
aAJs % = 3. q.
The evening times., 1896-01-15

Mr.. c. NJ. Smith, the Western turfman,
offered SIT 900 for the services of Sims this
year, but could not get him. 1t is likely
that Cassin, the Western lightweight, will
ride Smiths horses in the East.
The evening times., 1896-01-15

All talk of a meeting at Arlington has
been given up. t would be flying in the
face of Providence to attempt to give a
meeting there until the Maryland legisla-
ture has adjourned.
The evening times., 1896-01-15
Special prices until Saturday
Butter.

Creamery Butter, in 8 lbs. lots,
S1.45; 8 lbs, 90c.; lbs, 63c.; H., 32c.
3Oc. Butter reduced to 27c.; 25c Butter
for 23c.; Pure Country Butter, for cooking,
1sc.; Best Cream Cheese, 15c.; sweitzer
Cheese, 18c.; EGGS at cost. These prices
are good only for goods ordered from or
bought at my stand, X Street Market, 9Th
and K sR, GIBBONS. BUTTER DEALER.
The evening times., 1896-01-15

President Byrue says Foutz viii remain
with the Brooklyn club
Kennedy has signed d Brooklyn contract.
The Brldegrooms will play on their pres
ent grounds this year, as johnson, the
street car magnate, could not prepare an
other park in time for the spring games.
A game of baseball between two mines
on skates. one of them captained by JACK
Egap, pitcher for the Providence ciuD, was
played at Media, Pa, yesterday. Five in
niugs were played, and Egans nine Won
by a score OF to q. Some good stops and
throws, really remarkable on ice, Were made
on both sides. The batting was naturally
weak. 1r..
The Southeastern Baseball League was
organized at Augusta, Ga, yesterday, and
the schedule OF games arfdsGed 10 begiu
on April and close on August II. T. W.
Pass glague OF Charleston was elected
president, aud Charles A. Lamar of At
lanta, secretary and treasurer. The league
viii be under the protection OF the National
League, and the salary limit mas been fixed
at $1,000. AZ.
Sam Thompson argues that with q new
Clubhouse anu Big Dam BrouIhers moth
ing can stop the PniIiies from tagging the
otner eleven clubs IN the ie4 CUE. There is
more In the clubhouse part OF ii than the
casual reader would surtnlse. Last sea-
son the Phiiiies had no clubhouse and
rather than dress and w&ls four or five
blocks to the grounds. the Qulkers omitted
morning practice most of the time. This
contributed To their defeatsau more than
one OCCASION according TO one of the
members or the clab--einoinnau CONNER
cial Gazette.
The evening times., 1896-01-15
If owners do not school jul

If owners do not school jumpers for the
coming season they will be foolish. There
will be plenty OF hurdle races and steeple-
chases throughout the year. Brooklyn will
pu utsomeevents of that character on the card.
The circuit for jumpers this year will be
Bennings, Morris Park, Gravesend, COney
Island in the spring, and will commence at
Coney Island again in the early fall, and wind
up at Bennings. There are greater induce
meuts than were ever offered before for
crOss-coyIutry horses,
The evening times., 1896-01-15

Honest John Croker and Jockey Clear
aredisposingof large number of the tickets
FOR tie raffleo f the race horse Chillon, which
takes place in Alexandria on Saturday
night.
The evening times., 1896-01-15

The Brldegrooms viii play on their pres
ent grounds this year, as johnson, the
street car magnatc, could not prepare an
other park in time for the spring games.
The evening times., 1896-01-15
BASEBALL NOTES.

President Byrne says Foutz viii remain
with the Brooklyn club.
The evening times., 1896-01-15

Jockey Washburn, AL Rehbin, Conroy
and Elwood Griggs sail today from New
York for Caracas to attend the races there.
Wash will do the riding for the combination,
which has taken along the Coon and Con
test with which they expect to win the
..iong green of the South Americans.
The evening times., 1896-01-15

George Edwardes, the enterprising and sue
cessful London manager, has sent to this
1.-THE Shop Girl" which is occupying the
boards of the New National Theater during
the current week, has bit the popular taste
of Washington with greater yigor than
Theater Burlesque Company have already
established themselves as prime favorites.
The evening times., 1896-01-15

Kennedy has signed Brooklyn contract
The evening times., 1896-01-15
Sold By All Retail Druggists.
IRVING DOUBLE BILL.

Miss Terry In New Play and Sir
Henry in "rhe LYONS Mail.',
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-25
THE TRAMP ON THE CoWCATCHER.
A Wild Experience, but He Emereed
in Fine Style.

| A Wild Experience, but He Emereed
in Fine Style.
| From the Dallas News.
1t was away back in the los" said an
old engil eer. Il was pulling the limited
east from Council Bluffs to Chicago over
| the Rock Island. The night was bitter cold.
We had gone about twenty miles out and
had stopped at night office for orders,
and had started Up again when the fireman
reached over and said: There is a hobo on
the pilot; saw him get on at the depot
'Sure?' 1 said. Go out the running
board and see if he's there vet The fire.
man did as he had been ordered to do, and
returned with the information that the
hobo was still there. Well said l. it's
bitter cold night, and if he can stand it out
there am willing he should ride with me-
And on we went toward Chicago with old
2l1 barking like sixty at the low Joints
ahead, and forgetful of our 'head-end' pas
senger on the pilot, who had ceased to have
any existence for us.
by and by, by the faint glimmering of
the headlight, thought 1 saw ahead what
seemed to be bunch of cattle on the
track AS we approached it the bunch
seemed to grow larger. 1t now was too late
to do anything, SO l just pulled her wide
open, and old 211 hit that bunch of cattle
ka bif To paraphrase the language of
TennySon, who glideS into raptures of ad-
| miration over the charge of the light
| brigade at Balaklava, there was just simply
| cattle to the right of us, cattle to the left
| OF us and cattle in the rear Of us, but none
any more in front of us. After it was all
over our thoughts reverted to the hobo on
| the pilot. Go out and see if he is still
| there l said"
WELL said old shack, under whose
| feet the frosts of many winters had crack
| ed as he wended his way in the dark over
many long train of box cars, and who had
been listening to the story. Well said
| he, was he killed."
No replied the engineer. There he
| sat as large as any hobo could sit on the
| pilot with an oyster can milking one of
| those burned cows"
And the old man went on his way, VEN
turing something as he left about the life
| of the average American hobo being on
par with the proverbial nine lives of the
feline we have all heard so often about
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-25
A Chicago Luncheon.

From Harper's Razar
Has any one heard Of what the girls call
a Chicago luncheon?" It seems to be quite
the rage now, and certainly is "up to
date" if nothing else. After the following
description one may form her own ideas
of what the present customs are leading
us to. The invitations for said Chicago
luncheon" numbering perhaps from one
hundred to one hundred and fifty, arc sent
out on printed cards by the hostess, as her
dinner cards are, viz: Mrs. Brown re-
quests the pleasure of Miss Robinson's
company at luncheon on Thursday, April
the ninth, from twelve to two o'clock" The
guests are received at the entrance of the
drawing room, as at an afternoon recep-
ton. The dining room is decorated with
flowers and plants. Small ables are scat
tered about daintily set with shaded can
Glesticks, and flowers to match, bon bon
dishes, etc. Each table is laid for from
four to six guests, and there is a waiter
assigned to each one. AS so many are
asked, the women generally make up par
ties among themselves. that Is to say. thew
arrange to lunch among friends instead Of
sitting next to strangers, as is often the
case at smaller luncheons. If the tables
are ell occupied, the guests wait in the
drawing room, chat and laugh, until one
is ready for them, which a waiter an
nounces. 1t does seem a strange "restau-
ranty" way of entertaining ones friends.
but 1t Is new. 1t has its advantages as we'll
as It's disadvantages, and it comes from
Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-25
For the Public Good,
From the Chicago Post

IRON the chicago Post.
Attendant (of future great public library
II beg your pardon, sir, but you will
please hand me your scarfpin."
Visitor-"Whats that for?"
"Our rules require it. Thank you. It
will be returned to you when you come
cut Now turn your pockets all wrong side
out If you please"
why have I got to do that?"
IT'S one Of our regulations We are
obliged to be very strict. In an institution
like this, managed for the free use Of the
public. it is necessary that Thanks That
will do. You will please let them remain
wrong side cut until you are ready to leave
the building. 1 will place your knife, bunch
of keys and pocket book in the locker.
where I have already put your overcoat
and cuffs. I shall have to ask you now to
step over with me to this little room"
What do you want now?"
Merely another precaution required by
our rules. We apply the Bertillor system
of measurements to all visitors. Thanks.
That is all. Leave your coat unbuttoned
You may go in now and remain one hour"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-25
The Sandman.
From The Chicago Record.

From The Chicago Record.
Where do you think the Sandman lives,
My, oh!
/ know.
It's down the way by Ranbury Cross
hare Tom. the piper. rnn-
Where TN" cTump horned gave the dog q toss
Toward the owl and the warming pan;
Where the eel kept house for these last three,
And the black sheep paid the rent,
And the rddling owl sat up in his tree
And the frog a-wooiDg went.
Dear, dear!
It's queer,
But that's where the Sandman lives:
What do YOU think the Sandman does,
Oh, yes,
Just guess.
He sits Humpty Dumpty's wall
And talks to Jack and JILL
And tells them of the little doll
That used to go TO mill:
He sings them Tommy fuckers song
And blows upon the horn
That wakes Boy Blue, who slept so long
That BO-Peeps sheep were shorn.
Poor lad
It's sad
But that's what the sandman does.
Wien do you think the Sandman comes1
Well, well,
I'll tell:
When the comes down from the clock AMIN
And lets il strike once more;
When Simon catches his fish, or when
The blaCkbrdS twenty-fOur
Have eaten the king who bought the pie;
Wien You hear the ding-dong bell,
Whel the jumping cow goes twice as high
And the mOou-man's mouth is we'll
All, but
Eyes shut
Tell that the Sandman's here.