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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26
Concert for Charity ar

Concert for Cha riiy at the Lincoln,
The entertainment for the Home for
lncura hles at the Hotel Lincoln will take
place this evening at $40. The committee
In harge, headed by Mr.. William p. smith.
have worked assiduously. The principal
members on the Program are Miss Jessie
Iabler, whose rich contraIto voice is some
Thing FOR Washington to be Proud Of: Miss
Amy Law, soprano; Mr. Percy Foster,
tenor; MI Charles r. Go0Gchild. basso: Mr..
Albert Bussey, baSso cantata, and Prof.
Arthur Yundt and Mr.. Holmes. If the
faNorite Madnds. Miss Elsie UIEe Will
open the progfam with piano solo. other
pia niStS ale Mrs. II. B. Brown, Mrs Bynum
and Miss Mcguire. Mr.. Smith. stage di-
rector.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26
81. Johu's Lodge Fair Comm,,,oo

There was an enthusiastic meeting OF
the ST Johns Lodge fair committee in the
banquet room OF the Raleigh Hotel Last
hlg"I nearly an the members being pres
ent Mr.. Isaac Cans, chairman. prestding.
Tue committee on plans brought in five
dnfercnt designs for booths, and it was
decided 10 leave these 10 the board of
control Tor their decision. The chairman
then appo!rted McssTs Bussius Lanha n.
barneille. Simns. Alex. u. Mckenzie.
Jr-' and Nicholas {. Harper as members of
Tie ladies committee for the fair. The
meeting adjourned until Tuesday night a
tile same hour and same place.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26
mACKINTOSHES.

A complete line HERE. Good
ones as low as FIVE DOLLARS.
Double-breasted Box Goats in Blue,
Black and Tan, with velvet collar,
seams sewed, cemented and taped-
guaranteed, too. Better ones, $3.50,
S.. so, $40, $I2.5o. All sizes in all
grades and colors.
Big Overcoat and Suit values in
the Schloss Bros. & CO.. whole
sale stock-we are now selling at
about ONE-HALF of regular re-
tail prices. Come in and see them.
There's no doubt of our ability TO
suit and fit you.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
A Cable Report From the Commits
sion Declaring IL Feasible.

A Cable Report From the Commits
sion Declaring IL Feasible
New York, Jan. 2G.-The Herald printed
Q special from Panama Which states that
private adyices from Managua, under date
OF January Is, say tile Nicaragua Canal
commission there Csbled to Washington
two days previously as follows:
The canal OF NicaTag qua ispracticable Tor
less than three-fouTths Uf the original esti-
mate. Four and a half TO six and a half
wears Will be required 10 build it Fogr
thousand eight hundred laborers are needed
TO commence the work. divided into three
groups, VITA = 200 between Rio san Juan
and Castillo, SEQ between CorintO and
Motombo. and 500 I'm Managua. this num-
bier OF men to be doubled three months
after the beginning OF the work"
TIE following reply has been received 10y
the commission:
A company in OHIO and New York has
been duly formed and viii engage men
from Puerto ParriOs, Jamaica, Belize and
Nicaragua" Tie letter adds that each Of
thirteen engineers here represent a big
syndicate and each one is fighting TO get
tie contract. but Ohio and New York MIL
Honaires have secured il.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

Kids challenge or forfeit their claims
to the championship.
IF our money is still uncovered at
the end of six weeks from this date,
we shall by all precedent and right
claim the heavyweight championship
of the world We do not want the
championship by default, but If 1t
comes that way the Kid will take
on hand any and all corners as fast as
they come. ] mean, in short, that If
neither Corbett nor Fitz accept the
Kids challenge in six weeks, he Will
claim the championship and will then
be ready to sign with Choynski, Ma
her, Sharkey or Mitchell if they dis
pute his title, as they undoubtedly will.
For the next six weeks we will have
nothing further to say, as this state
ment is clear TO any one, and our mon
ey (S5.000) is up in the hands of Rich
ard X. Fox at the Police Gazette Of
flee in New York"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26
FOUND CRAZED IN THE WOODS.
An Atlanta Dressmaker Wanders
Away From Home.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 26.-Miss Lee Miller,
who disappeared from her home here three
days ago, has been found in a tract OF
woods, twenty miles from the city. she
was craZed.
Several weeks ago, when compulsory
vaccination was being performed on all
persons here, Miss Miller refused to sub
init, declaring that it would inCapacitate
her and jeOpariZe the well being of those
whom she supported by dressmaking. She
was arrested and fined SIS, in default OF
which she spent several hours in Jail.
Finally she was vaccinated under protest.
She has been acting Queerly ever since,
and when she left home friends were
alarmed for her safety. For three days
a search was made, until at last she was
discovered at McDonough, out of her mind,
and nearly dead from exposure and ex-
ha ustion- She was brought back home,
and when she was sufficiently composed.
told Of her wanderings through muddy
swamps and how lack Of nourishment had
nearly killed her.
Physical MS are doing everything possible
for her. They fear that if she regains her
health it will be at the expense of her
mind, which they say is crippled seriously
by the strain to which she has been sub
jected.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

Persons who gre troubled with Indigestion
eill be interested in the experience of Vim
II. Penn, chief clerk in the railway not,
service at Des Molnes, Iowa, W no writes 1T
gives me pleasure Go testify to the merits of
Chamberlain 6 Collie, Cholera, and Diarhoes
Remedy. For two years 1 have suffered
from Indigestion, and am subject to frequent
severe attacks OF pain in the stomach and
bowels. One or two doses of this remedy
never fails to give pc effect relief" Price 20
and 80 cents for sale by Henry Evans,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist. cas- f
St; Conn. ave. and ct. NV, and 1928
Nd. ave. ne.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26
A Cure for Lame Ranl.

My daughter when recovering from an
attsck Of fever, was a great sufferer from
pain in the back and hips writes Louden
Grover, of sardis, KY. After using quite
number Of remedies without any benefit
she tried one bottle OF Chamberlain's Pa;n
Balm and 1t has given entire relief Cham.
bcilain's Pain Balm is also a certain ure
for rheumatism. Sold by Henry Evans,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist, eaS F
st: Conn. ave. and st. NV, and 1 t2s
Nd. ave. ne.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26
IMMORT Atty OF ANIMALS.
A Presbyterian Minister of Cleve-
land Believes i'm 1t.

Cleveland, Ohio, Jan. 26.-'I believe
that the lower animals are immortal"
said Rev. DR.. sprecher, of the Euclid Ave
nue. Presbyterian Church. This statement
was made in answer to large number of
inquiries, which had been received by
DR.. sprecher in his mail during the last Re W
days, and which were prompted by a SER
mon he recently delivered on the subject
OF Physical Evidence of Future Life"
DR. sprecher gave as his belief that
while life in the animal is immortal, the
animal Itself may not have reached a
state of sufficient development to possess
a SOUL
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26
Pa ralyzed in The Pnlnit

Macon, Ga, Jan. 26.-Rev. Robert No
iahey' weil-known minister, was preach
Ing to his congregation here Sunday. when
suddenly his voice faltered. and he fen
paralyzec, 10 the ground. He died last
night.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

A. j. Cassatt will race a number of
horses of his own breeding in Eng
land the coming season. Mr.. Cassatt
was prominent on the turf in this
country for some years before the
closing of Monmouth Park. He own
ed The Bard, winner of the Brooklyn
Handicap in 1888. Three two-year-
olds by this horse, bred at Mr.. Cas-
salts Chesterbrook farm, are now in
England, in charge of John Higgins,
trainer for the Lorillard Beresford
stable. Mr. Cassatt's plan, as now
stated, is to make the trip over in his
yacht, with some members of his fam
lily, early in the summer, and to de-
vote considerab Bile portion of the sea-
son to English racing. His new year
hngs, numbering fifteen or more, will
be shipped to England within month
or two. and be developed there for
the campaign of 1899. by which time
1t is probable he will have an extern
sive English racing establishment.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26
BASKETBALL TONIGHT.

The f. 4. C.. and c. C. c. Teams
to Meet at the Infantry Armory.
Tie Eastern Athletic Club and the Cen
fury Cycle Club basketball teams Will
meet tonight at O'Clock at the Light
The teams are said to be well ma tched and
an interesting contest is expected. Tie
teams will line up as follows:
f A C.. &. C. C.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26
BALTIMORE It euIo BULLETIN.

Through Tourist Sleeping Cars to the Pa
ciric coastevery Tuesday Onfast Western ex-
press train, leaving Washington via b. s.
Q. at $40 d. IN. Item
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

champagne Lager" is Ideal Beer.
For table use. Aids digestion and enables
you to properly assimilate your food. "a
bottles delivered in unlettered wagons, 81.
Wash. Brewery Co., 4th and F ne. 1t
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

Glorious, Generous Plants. Prices
not material. Have too many or
chids. Violets, Fine Roses.
j. X. FREEMAN,
612 18th St. n. W.
Tel. 1910. Ja19-tf
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

Livery hottie or Heurich's contains health
and good cheer. Phone GA for a case
or Maerzen, Senate or Lager beer.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

Chairman Mott of the J.. a. w rae
ing board, has fully reinstated Fred
Sims. who was partially reinstated
some time ago. with the privilege Of
taking part in match races and doing
pacing. Sims win start in training
as soon as the weather permits, and
is likely to soon get back his old speed.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

Fred Taral, the jockey. received a
salary of $4,000 last year from Mar
Gus Daily, while Bromley & Co. paid
him $500 for second call on his serv-
ices. Besides this he could accept out
side mounts when disengaged. The
highest paid trotting trainer is T.. f
Geers, whose salary is stated at $1,000.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

John III. Minds. of the University of
Pennsylvania. football team. is confin
ed to his bed at his home. Ramey, near
Phillipsburg, from water on the knee,
the result Of a football injury.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

should have been given To Ulman.
In their last bout it was a nip-and-
tuck affair from the start. The men
viii go eight rounds
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

Capt. Adrian c. Arson. the veteran
leader of the Chicago Colts. who is To
be superseded this year by a new man.
ager, is, according to a Chicago story.
to open billiard parlor soon in the
Windy City. Arson & Mussey is. il
is stated, to be the firm name. Wheth-
er his new venture means Anson's per
manent retirement from the diamond
is not known, but il is believed not.
He could play ball and own an inter-
est in a billiard room without any
trouble, just as many other ballplay-
ers engage in outside business.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

Mike" Leonard and Jack Bennett
Of Pittsburg. have been matched 10
spar twenty rounds at Toronto on jan
uary % kid" Mcfarland and Jack
Haniey have also been matched to box
twenty rounds February in Toronto.
George Siler will be asked to referee the
bout
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

HanlOn says that Joe Quinn will be
the Orioles utility man next season,
and not play second base regularly.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

There is considers ilI-feeling
among some of the clubs belonging to
the National Association of Amateur
Oarsmen. and the prediction has been
made that many of the clubs viii re-
sign from the organization.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

1t is the talk of the town-Heuricb,s
Maerzen beer. Phone GA for a case.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

Buffalo is hot after the L. A. W. meet
for 1899 and ii will be made a part OF
the Pan-AmeriCan exposition TO be
held on Cayuga Island. Boston is also
after the meet. and the pace is going
to be a lively one.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

Sammy Kelly, of New York, has been
offered a purse to go to England and
fight PedlaT Palmer. and Will no doubt
accept the offer. Dave Sullivan is
very sore over the matter, as he says
that Palmer had promised him a re-
turn match. and now Sullivan wants
10 fight either Kelly or Palmer for
S., 600 a side
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26
at Odd Fellows Hall,
SUNDAY, Jan. 3Ofh,
at 23o p M to Women Only p. NJ. to Men Only.


DR. Flower has also arranged patrons Hotel Feischmann
Alexandria Va Monday January 3 AMI Tu51iy February
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

1t is said that Cleveland is after
Gus" weighing. the old Philadelphia
and Louisville. National League, pitch
er. who drifted back into minor league
company and pitched last year for
Dallas, Tex.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26
BURR'S BICYCLE EXPRESS.

Parcels or Messages delivered any fn0
where within city limits for .......... sS~
ia 2s-tf r. f. BURR, ~ n. Y. Ave. \. w.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

Young Mahoney is matched To box
Tommy White. of Chicago, fifteen
rounds at Athens on Monday evening,
February Il. They box at l2s pounds.
weigh in at o'clock on the day Of the
contest.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

John S. Johnson is doing light all
round athletic work at his Minneapo-
lis home. where he will remain
throughout the winter. Johnson has
been doing some skating, at which
game he is a champion. He is taking
good care of himself and will enter
the cycle racing field next season well
prepared for the hard tests required
at the middle distances.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

Manager Al. HEREFORD, of the Eu-
reka Athletic Club of Baltimore. has
concluded match between Abe u
man, of Baltimore, and Mysterious
Billy Smith, and last night he re-
ceived word that Smith had signed
articles. The contest will take place
next month. These men have been
anxious to meet each other ever since
they met last fall, when Smith got a
decision, though the papers said it
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

The Lafayette College Athletic Asso-
citation, at it's regular meeting yester-
day, elected r. w. Fuller, 'p9, Scran-
ton, and ]. G. Livingston, 1900 CO.
lumbia, manager and assistant manag-
er of track athletics. Director of Ath-
letics Davis was present and spoke en-
couragingly of baseball and athletics in
general.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

James ]. Ccrbett has signed articles
calling for fight with Robert Fitzsim-
mons, which George Considine. Cf De-
troit. is confident he can pull off next
summer.
The articles are identical with those
governing the fight at Carson Cit.
with the exception of the purse, which
in this case is S25. 900, as against $l5,-
000 at Carson City.
Considine agrees to post a forfeit of
$4,000 10 so To the men IN case he fails to
pull off the fight. In return he demands
a forfeit from each of 8, 500
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26

The American cycle Racing Asso-
citation intends to be well represented
this season, as is shown by the sign
ing of racing men TO ride exclusively
under its auspices. Tom Linton is
to arrive Saturday, and viii be con-
Jrolled by the association, as will his
pacemakers, and Huret, the long-dis-
lance rider of France. Major" Tay-
Tor has been signed as well as Ed
Guard Taylore, the French middle-dis-
tance champion. 1t is said that Mi
chael will also race under the direc-
ton Of the association.
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hianslau ghter.

The above was the subject for dis cussion at the NV Club last Thurs day evening. The club was enter tained by Master Mechanic R. NJ. Galbraith, at his elegant home on West Fifth avenue. After partaking of most magnificent and tempting supper the gentlemen repaired to the parlors. "Manslaughter" tue sub jeet chosen for the evening proved an interesting one, and was discussed from many different standpoints. The moral and civil effects upon the punishment for manslaughter was discussed, as was also the effect oi lynch law. The gentlemen got out of the subject many practically hid den thoughts, all of which went 10 pass away several pleasant hours.
 Near the midnight hour the gen. tlemen departed. carrying way with them many memories of an evening pGofitably and socially spent.
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Bachelor Maids.

Miss sammy Sennett was the pleasant hostess at the meeting the Bachelor Maids last Wednesday afternoon, the parlors of the beauti- iul home of Major and Mrs. H. A.. Mccoy being the scene of the happy event. Conversation interspersed with piano solos afforded diversion for the afternoon.
 A most delightful course of refresh ments was served in the dining room, which was artistically decorated for the occasion.
 The meeting takes it's place in the number of Bachelor Maids entertain ments as one of it's most pleasant gatherings The recollection of the agreeable diversions of the afternoon and of the hospitable attentions of the charming young hostess willever dwell in the memory of the young ladies.
 Those present were Misses Nell Collier. Grace York, Fay Taylor, Gussie Taggart, Ella Galbraith, Ed die Rutledge, Emma White, Georgie Bradford, Fannie Turner and Sam my Sennett.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-27
Mothers Half-Hour Club.

The beautiful new home of Mr. and Mrs. J. ". Crawford, on South Chest nut street, was the scene of q very unique and pleasant social event. The members of the Mothers Half hour Club were entertaining their husbands with Mrs Crawford as hostess. It is only on rare occasions that even the husbands can find their way into these gatherings, and the opportunity Is always an event of moment.
 The new parlors were tastefully decorated for the reception. The as semhled guests were entertained with music, recitations, and literary dissertations. Several very hirhly appreciated piano solos were render ed by Miss Mary Gillespie. Messrs. $. A Kincaide and c. Voss rendered vocal solos. their pure male voices making delightful music. Several readings were given by Miss Reba Dewoody in her highly pleasing man. ner. Miss Dewoody is a cultured eloeutionist and always delights h9r audiences. A literary contest was another enjoyable feature of the evening. The ladies and gentlemen matched boquets for partners for supper The dining room, which was beautifully decorated, was pro vided with four tables, of pink, blue, red and green, which were tastefully decorated to match. The menu was composed of quotations from Shake peare (the clubs author). The deli cacies which ladened the tables would tempt the palate of modern Lucullus. The guests partook of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-27
Birthday Party.

] Dora Perdre Goodwin Satur- H'efnoon celebrated the twelfth 'ersary of her birthday by hav- birthday party at the home of pele' Mr A. Perdue. an West
 avenue. Miss Dora had u humber of her girl and boy
 gathered to celebrate the day neF' Her home was tastefully ''ea' and the voung people
 q merry afternoon playing laf games. Delightful refresh , Were served. The occasion ! happy one and her young z wished their popular hostess
 returns of her natal day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-27
ant cake walk.

tHl edke Walk
 The other participants and cos tunes were as follows: Hennie Weiler-Gypsy. Lewis Kaufman-Cannibal Stanley Dreyfus-Belle. Ethel Schloss-W Baby. Oscar Moore-Fool. Lewis Moore-John Bull. Ruby Mo0fe-Pop corn girl. Gladys Eilbott-Flower girl. Maurice Reinberger-Uncle sam. Julian W aterman-Negro woman Gertie Reinberger-Persian girl. Minette Weiler-School girl. Rosa Sonnenschein-Flower girl. Garland Eilbott-Beggar. Edgar Bloom-Rooster. Daye Kaufman-Negro.
 Alma Weiler-Uncle Sam. Gussie Moore-Columbia. May Moore-Negro.
 Fay Eilbott-Old woman. Stella Reinberger-Baby. Lorinne Samuels and Sol Frank lin-Cake walkers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-27
CUT FIVE TIMES.

Henry Williams, the colored night watcnman at the new oil mill, was stabbed five times about midnight last night Saturday. by another negro whose name IS un- known. The negro who did the cutting was walking by the mill, and when called to by Williams, turned upon the latter and stabbed him with a pocket knife.
 Williams wounds are not serious.
 The negro who did the cutting escaped
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-27
zooIogLcaI Party.

young people of the Baptist
 f were entertained and amused Faay evening by a Geological aat the residence of Mr. Sidney on Lakeside. All were cap \ With the original and unique Fon.
 party was given by the Will-
 orkers' a society of young peo-
 'ne church. It was very sue and a neat sum was realized .he proceeds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-27

The London & Lancashire Insur- ance Company of England la-t week entered Pine Bluff for husiness through the agency of R. H. NJ Mills & Sons. This company is the oldest English company doing business in the State, having been in active and successful operation since 1909. We congratulate the agency of Mills X Sons on ids advent. This agency now represents more capital than any one Agency in this section and enjoys a business second to none. By close application to business and strict integrity the members have at tained an enviable position in the business world.
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n.,@
 foll Dress Enchre.

popular hostess, Miss Etta entertained q number of Ter 'rlGnds last Thursday evening lall dress euehre party. The Sa was indeed an enjoyable l1 the cultured hostess won \ aumirers by her hospitality.
 iaales prize was captured by s'auae Meyer. The gentlemen s lson. ;
 z yesSs were served with re- at q seasonable hour and en' merry as a marriage bell. |'s |seasasion will long be remem- E oy those present.
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Children's Mask Ball.

The masked ball given the child ren by the Y. M. H. A. at their hall last Tuesday evening was most happy social occasion The little ladies and gentlemen entered wish a great deal of enthusiasm into the ball The costumes were all original and lovely, and the dancing was spirited and very much enjoyed,
 Prizes were offered for the COS tunes. The judges selected te make the ward were Messrs. Will Miller. Nose Miller and Adolph Bluthehtbal. The judges aw arded the prizes as follows: First prize, Stanley Drey- fus, represen ting the belle of the ball. his costume being a large tin bell.
 Second prize, Lewis Kaufman, rep resenting a cannibal, his costume be- ing black tights and sweater, with face blackened.
 Sol Franklin, Lorinnie Samuels, Alma Weller and Ethel Schloss en- tertained the audience with a pleas
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-27
oui vive Entertained.

The members of the Qui Vive Liter ary Society experienced 8 most pleasant evening last Thursday
 when entertained by the popular Miss Ruby Alexander. The young people composing this society are not only very social but are also very literary. and their meetings are characterized by pleasure and profit. The home of Miss Alexander, on South Pine street, was tastefully decorated for the reception of the