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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29
WAR SIGN AIS.
Army Officers Make Experiments
With Kites.

New York, March 2S.-WiIIiam A. Eddy.
DR.. William Mitchell. Henry L. Allen and
w. w. Hotchkin experimental last night
with army and navy night signals operat-
ed alOft by means of kites The first ex-
pertinent was the burning of a brilliant
red chemical light, which could be seen
for a long distance. The red fire was
suspended by wire from the kite string
in a wooden box lined with asbestos. At
9:i5 two kites. one six and the other sew
en- feet in diameter, We're sent up to
height of 500 feet. Each kite had a Ian
tern set close to its face. The result was
that the whole face of the kite could be
seen because Of the bright light showing
uuon the white cloth.
Captain W. A. GIasscord and Lieuten-
ant Wise who are experimenting with
night and day signals by means of kites.
are preparing to make use of some very
large kites. Upon advice of Mr. Eddy,
Captain Glassford is preparing to make
trials with kites fifteen feet in diameter.
Lieutenant Wise has done even better
and has constructed kite which he has
named the W. A. Eddy, which is TWEEN
ty-two feet six inches in diameter
Objection has been raised to the use
of kites by the navy on the ground that
a ship at anchor in a calm could not send
the kites aloft. Mr.. Eddy claims that a
tender of a ship or its launch could be
used to send the kite to a height where
it would find a breeze which would sus-
tain it, A launch or tender running at
the rate of twelve knots would soon raise
the kite as high as it would be wanted
and in exceptionally calm weather the
kite could be kept aloft by the launch
steamins in Il circle. An aluminium screen
has been constructed which can be sent
dloft with the lantern, and which can be
opened and closed at will. making the
lights appear and disappear at Will, as
may be desired. to operate a signal
code.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29
ANOTHER MAINE BENEFIT.
Chauncey VI. Depeyv Lends His Opers,
House.

New York. March 2S.-Patriotic Ameri-
cans will on Thursday night next crowd
the Opera House at Peekskill-on-the-
Hudson to witness the performance of
the beautiful and successful play, a
Southern Romance" for the benefit OF
the Maine monument fund. Through
the courtesy of the Hon. Chauncey NJ.
Depew the theater has been given free
of charge.
Messrs. Woodward and Voyer of AL
bany, proprietors of "a Southern Ro-
nance" have generously offered the
services of their company for this per-
Torrance for the benefit of the monu-
ment.
"A Southern Romance" is the work of
Benjamin Valentine, formerly editor -
Puck and author of the F'itZnoodle pa
pers. The play is founded on Dolly Hig-
bees well-known novel, In Gods Coun-
try a story which created a seusati ton
when published by its charm and real
istic picture of Southern life.
The drama, while it tells a poetic love
story. is full of exciting incidents and
thrilling situations. The scene is laid
in the blue grass region of Kentucky.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29
UNION MISSION WANTS WAR.
Remarkable Scene Created by Rev,
Z. ID. Bailey.

There was a remarkable scene last
night at the Central Union Mission re-
Iigfous services. which was attended by
a congregation of at least 500 people.
Rev. Z. D. Bailey, who was in charge
of the meeting, stirred UP the patriotic
enthusiasm Of his auditors when he
mounted the platform and exclaimed in
ringing tones:
who is in favor of Spain and Spain's
cause? All who are, hold up your
hands"
Not a hand went up.
Who is neutral in this matter
don't care who wins, Spain or the Unit
ed States?'
Three hands were raised.
Now, who is in favor Of the United
States and is anxious to see her win
the cause in favor Of the starving
Cubans?"
Up went every hand in the house, and
the audience spontaneously joined in
singing America"
BY way Of comparison, Rev. Bailey
| then asked who was in favor of Satan
and his kingdom, and who was on the
/ Lords side.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29
DIPLOMATIC JUGGLING.
Preacher Dixon Discourscs in Favor
of Action Against Spain.

New York, March 28.-The Rev. Thorn
as Dixon, jr., in his sermon at the Acad-
envy Of Music yesterday, again urged
action by this Government in behalf of
Cuba. He was frequently applauded
Among other things he said
1T Is time to rise and strike the shack
les of slavery from this poor, downtrod-
den people. Spain's fotilIa of torpedo
boats should never be allowed 10 cast an
anchor on this continent
''The only thing that is left for Presi-
dent Mckinley 10 do is to present to
Spain in brief words the ultimatum-
as simple, as memorable as Fate-that
she must at once recognize the indie
pendence of Cuba and eyacuate the ISL
and, or be blown from the Western con-
tinent at the lannon's mouth. The pol
icy Of juggling and diplomacy md trick
cry in order TO keep in the good sraces
of European powers. will not do. Talk
about that moral support of Europe Is
nonsense. We are not playing TO the
galleries of Europe"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Unknown Man, Believed TO Be ;
Washingtonian, Kills Himself.
County Court Matters - Indictments
Returned by, the Grand jury
General News OF Interest.

Alexandria, March 2S-When Capt. Ernest
Davis went aboard his tug,t he De Boss Lennox,
living at the wharf between Duke and Prince
Streets at an early hour this morning, nc was
startled to find the dead body of a lying
on the deck OF the steamer. Beside the form
found pistol, and an examination re-
veaied the fact that the had committed
suicide by shooting himself in thehead. There
was an ugly wound in the right temple, from
which the blood was gushing. 1t is thought that
the stranger stood the wharf when he fired
the fatal shot, intending 20 fall into the river.
He had removed his shoes, and if he had car
RED any papers by which he might have been
identified these had been removed from his
pockets. Dr. PurviS, the coroner, notified,
ando rdered the body removed to Mr.. Domain S
establishment on King Street. The only thing
found on his person were a few cents, a pair
of spectacles, and pocketbook. The suicide
was about sixty years of age, five feet eight
inches in height and weighed about 10 pounds.
The unfortunate is thought to be a He
brew, and is believed to have lived in Washing
ton, as the buttons his clothing are stamped
''H Pelzman Washington, d. c."
Mr.. Bernard Weinberg, brother of Mrs. Henry
Strauss of this city, died in Baltimore this morn
ing. He about forty years of age, and lived
in this city many years.
\ gun wentyeight feet long, 13-inch bore, and
weighing 81, 900 pounds, passed through this city
yesterday, destined for Galveston, Tex.
The members OF the Woman's Christian TEN
perance Union invited to call at Miss Pol
lard's No. 922 Cameron Street, tomorrow. be-
tween and 10 p. m, to meet Miss Lee Cook
OF Norfolk, one of the union lecturers.
The steamer Eaglet cleared from this port to
day, with 215 tons of pig iron for Shanghai
| China. This iron comes from Eustey, Ala, 9Ct
miles south of Alexandria.
| In the County Court today receivers were ap
! pointed for proposed new roads in Alexandris
| County. An authenticated copy OF the will o
! Ellen II. Crocker was admitted TO probate, anC
A. W. Armstrong was appointed administrator
fshe following were appointed road overseers
F. J. Roberts, Jefferson district; G. w yeitch
| Arlington district, and r. L. Marcy, Washington
district and James Washington white, and r. L
Dowd, colored, were appointed special constables
special grand jury was held, with A. S. Doni
| phan as foreman. and indictments were returned
as follows: Charles RUSSELL housebreaking, viii
intent 10 commit larceny; Lawrence Bright, lar
| ceny; Z. Heath. J. Heath, jr., and Joseph Heath
/ assault with intent to kill; c. Heath, assault
| Capiases were issued for the parties indicted
! The grand jury adjourned until tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29
A NERVY THIEF.
Stole Pair of Shoes From Under
The Judges Bench.

The nerviest thing on record in this
city is Henry Jones, a colored youth,
who committed a robbery in the Police
Court yesterday afternoon, under the
very eyes of Judge Scott who was try
ing him for a theft committed Saturday.
Jones was barefooted in court, the po-
lice having compelled him to take from
his feet on the day of his arrest a pair
of stolen shoes.
Detective Baur brought to court yes
terday another pair of stolen shoes to
be used as evidence against Ed. Green,
who is also colorsd thief. The shoes
We're placed on a radiator directly under
the judges bench. After court had pro-
nounced sentence upon the barefooted
Jones, he quickly sneaked the shoes from
the radiator and tucked them under his
coat, carrying them with him to the
prisoners cage downstairs.
When the case of Ed. Green was called
the shoes could not be found until the
detective. after a long search discov-
cred them on JOnes's feet. in one of the
cells He removed them reluctantly and
the case of Green was taken up and the
man sentenced.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29
Nem orIenns Races.

New Orleans, March 2s.-The first rain
which has fallen in thirty-five days
turned the track into a sea Of mud this
afternoon. Picking the winners was a
hard job only TWO real favorites coming
up 10 expectations. Summaries:
First race, six furIougs-Annie Cook. IS
10 !, won: Scornful. second; Surveyor.
third Time. lis.
Second race. seven furlongs-Tole Sim
mons, 10 10. won; RUssella, second /;
Wrangling Duchess, third. Time, ]: % -
Third race. one mile-A y. c., ) 10 2,
won; Robert Bonner. second. Dorothy
III. third. Time I:4G -
Fourth race. seven furiongs - FervOr,
even. won; Bramble. second; What Next,
third. Time. 1870 "a.
Fifth race, one and one-sixteenth miles
-Hurns. 20 !. won; Lulu Fry, second;
Elyria. third. Time. I:52 81.
Sixth race. one and one-sixteenth miles
Col. Gay, j to s. won: Dawn, second /;
Leaseman, third. Time, I.53.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29
GUARDsMEN READY FOR WAR.
Special Examination Into the Phys
zeal Condition of the Men.

The armory of the First Battalion of
the National Guard of the District was
a lively place last night For the first
time in years the work Of preparing for
real war was taken up by the local
Guardsmen. 1t was the holding of a
special examination of the physical
condition and general qualifications of
officers and men for active service
The examination was conducted on
the principle laid down for enlisting
men for the Regular Army. The condi-
ton of the teeth, eyes chest measure
ment and general qualifications of each
man was taken. The battalion officers
We're also compelled TO strip and I'M
dergo the ordeal.
The task of examining the men de-
volved upon special board of sur
geons, consisting of Capt. c. A Weaver.
surgeon First Regiment; First Lieut..
c. K. Luce, surgeon, First Battalion:
First Lieut.. r. a. Foster, surgeon. First
Battalion. and First Lieut.. f. S. Wood
man. Supernumerary.
Each of these took his place in one
of the four company rooms of the
battalion and as the men arrived they
went to their company room and were
examined" Each requirement was
recorded by the examining surgeon, to
be forwarded by him to headquarters.
The showing is said to have been a
goOd one.
The examination was by order OF
First Lieut. William NJ. Arnold. in COM
pIiance with orders from headquarters.
The Second Battalion Will undergo a
similar examination tonight.
The following circular has been isSu-
ed by Col. Alexander:
Company commanders are directed
to revise and perfect their rapid assem-
bly, lists. each company being divided
into squads. in charge of non-com-
missioned officer. who must be able at
all times to reach his men"
In the event Of orders to report for
| service each company viii assemble in
its armory and await further orders
| PriVateS Of COMPANIES whose company
headquarters are in the new Center
Market Armory, and Companies A,
! and D. of the Second Battalion. will
assemble in their drill -halls."
The circular concludes with the fol-
! lowing paragraph:
Company commanders will make
| lists Of men not now in service who are
willing to serve in their respective com
| panieS in case of d call for active duty
| preference being given to men who
| have already been in the ranks. 4
| sufficient number Of names will be OBJ
| tanned for this purpose to bring eacr
| company up to the strength of 100 men
! Care will be taken to secure men who
will pass the physical examination anC
who are not already on other lists"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29
ALFONSO MoCALDI.
He l. Wanted by the Police of New
York.

New York March 2S.-AIfonso Mocaldi
thirty-seven years old, > feet 6 inches tall
and 10 pounds in weight, is wanted by the
police and by his late employer. Antonio
Feare a restaurant keeper, at No. 1875
Grand Street a general alarm was sent
out for him yesterday.
Ferare has just returned from trip to
Europe, and during his absence Mocaldi
was in charge Of the restaurant. On Sat
urday evening Mocaldi left the place,
saying he had some business which would
detain him several hours He has not re-
turned yet.
Ferare thought nothing Of his absence
until yesterday afternoon. when it be
came necessary to open the safe. Mocaldi
had the key. and a locksmith had to
be called in. When the safe was opened 1t
was found that S, 900 in cash which had
been there had disappeared, too.
Ferare notified the police of the disap-
pearance Of his employe and his money
and detectives were put to work on the
case.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29

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Generally ill-health in woman is due to
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fers in this way can retain her good looks
or her attractiveness. The daily burden of
torturing, dragging pains that she carries,
will soon make her a physical wreck, and
eventually either kill her or drive her to
insanity. Any woman may restore and re-
tain her health and strength in womanly
way by the use of Dr.. Pierce's Favorite
pletely the weakness and diseases peculiar
to her sex. 1t does away with the neces-
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local treatments F" insisted upon by nearly
all physicians and enables her to treat her
self in the privacy of her home. 1t is the
invention of Dr. X. " Pierce for thirty
years chief consulting physician to the
Inyalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, at
Buffalo, n. Y. Any woman may consult
him by letter free of charge. All cores
pondence sacredly confidential. :I;b
az was sickly for sixteen years with Drolap-
sus weakness disagreeable drain. pain in the
small Of my back and costiveness,' writes Mrs.
Mary Ashlin of Barronett, Barron Co., Wis.
When began taking DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription 7 could not sit up. After taking it
for one week got up and did my housework. !
have taken four bottles of the Favorite Prescrp-
ton one bottle of the Golden Medical Discov-
cry and three bottles of the Pleasant Pellets
These medicines have cured me. feel as well
as / ever did. Seven of the best doctors in The
land treated my case, but gave me no relief"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29
REV. E. o. ELDRIDGE.
His Reuppointment to Waugh
Church Passionate Celebrated.

HIS W 3bSf
Church Passionate Celebrated.
a most enjoyable reception was ten
dered by the officers and members of
Waugh NJ. E. Church, last night, to
Rev. e. DIN Eldridge. recently return
ed to that charge as pastor. A large
and enthusiastic company was present.
The Excelsior Orchestra discoursed
sweet music, under Mr.. Roland Rod
erick's leadership. Miss Alice Kimball
and Miss Belle Carpenter each sang
charming selections, and Miss jamie
Smith and Mr.. Spidel gave several ex-
cellent Tecitations. Mr.. w. T. Pierson
delivered the address Of welcome in be-
half CT the church, and Rev. Mr. Ed
ridge responded in the happiest man
ner.
\ beautiful badge pin was presented
to Rev. Mr.. Eldridge by the Epworth
League and beautiful roses and hya-
cinths were also given the minister and
his wife.
Rev. Luther T. Townsend delivered
the prayer of invocation. A general
reception was then held, after which
refreshments were served.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29
CHARGED WITH ROBBERY.
Thomas Duffy Is Accusd by Mark
Alter.

New York. March 2S-Thomas Duffy.
who says he is waiter of No 33S East
Ninety fourth Street, was arrested yes
terday while he was in the Essex Mar
ket Police Court where he had gone to
witness the fate of a friend charged
with pocket picking.
Mark Alter, lawyer who defended
Duffy successfully a few weeks before
on charge of robbery declared that
Duffy ungratefully attempted to rob him
of a diamond horseshoe pin, worth SlD0
on n cable car on March l6. Alter says
he felt him Withdraw the pin from his
scarf and caught his hand. but the man
twisted himself away and escaped. AL
man saw him in court, and had him ar
rested Magistrate Kudlich held Duffy
in 81 900 bail
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29
SHOT BY HIS WIFE AND SON.
An Iowa Man Killed While Attempt
ing Wholesale Murder.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, March 28-Marion
Sadler yesterday attempted to kill his
wife and family He fired four shots at
Mrs Sadler when his son Arthur drew a.
revolver, shooting him in the abdomen
Sadler dropped his revolver and reached
for a rife when his wife picked up the
weapon and shot him again, causing his
death.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29

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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29
McCoy-Bonner Contest is OFF.

New Orleans, March 2S-President Ca
tiennato, of the st. Bernard Athletic
Club, announced this afternoon that the
pugiIisitic contest between Kid Mccoy
and Jack Bonner was off. The attitude
of the attorney general was such as to
compel the management of the club to
reach this decision Both Mccoy and
Bonner have been appraised of the deci-
sion, and what they intend doing has
not as yet been disclosed
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29
TURNVEREIN FANCY BALL.
Grand March and Drill The Feature
of the Event,

The Columbia Turn-Verein gave their
annual fancy dress ball at National
Rifles Hall last night. The feature of
the entertainment was grand march
and drill, performed by twenty-four
couples, cOstumed in the fashions Of
ancient times. The members of the So
ciety have been practicing for this drill
ever since January. They elected ad-
miratiCn and applause
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29

To insure you perfect salts
faction you had better leave
your order now for your Spring
suit. 1t will then be ready be
fore Easter.
I'D. BURNS & CO.. 9th and C SITS.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29

Mrs. Connell. wife of Representative
Cornell, of Pennsylvania, has returned
from her home in Scranton and viii re-
ceive her friends at the Shoreham today
and on the first and last Tuesdays in
April.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29

IL You want it, you want it now-the keeley
III Cure. If YOU want to know about it. write
1.-The Kelley Institute 905 st. NV,
Washington D. c.; his Madison ave. Baltimore,
Md, or Greensboro, n. c. You won't be sorry.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29

DR.. Samuel c. Busey has sent out cards
for a reception on the evening of April
8. at his residence, 81 Sixteenth Street
il being the fiftieth anniversary of his
graduation as a doctor of medicine
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29

Richmond beaux and bellies are form
ing . dancing class to be opened Easter
Monday evening at the Jefferson Hotel
in that city. The roll of membership in
cludes the names of several gentlemen
from Washington, who have promised to
take an active interest in the class
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29

A woman
does not have
TO be placed
under an X ray
TO show to all
beholders that
she is suffer
ing from ILL
h e alt h Ill
health marks
a woman much
more quickly
than it does a
man. 1t de
stroys til c
sparkle in her
eye, the bloom
of health on
her check, her
vivacity of
manner, h er
sprightliness
of carriage and
m a X e : HI
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money If it fails
to cure 25c. The genuine has L. B. Q. on
each tablet.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29

Mrs. Simon Boliver Buckner, wife of
eX-Gov. Buckner, of Kentucky, is paying
a short visit to Richmond. en- route to
Washington where she is coming to
attend the council OF Colonial Danes,
which meets here on April %. Mrs.
Buckner Will be accompanied by the Ia
dies Of the Virginia delegation, among
whom are Mrs. Cynthia B. T. Coleman,
OF Williamsburg; Mrs. Russell Robinson,
Mrs. James Lyons, Mrs. Reginald Gill
ham, Madame De Sibour, Mrs. Hugh
Nelson, Page, of Norfolk; Mrs. William
l.. Royal. and Miss Margaret Vowel
Smith. of Alexandria.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-29

Lieut.. Col. J. H Gilman has issued
invitations for the wedding reception of
his daughter, Katharine, and DR.. John
Edmund MacKenty, Tuesday evening.
April ;, from $50 until 10 O'Clock, at No.
us Rhode Island Avenue.