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The evening times., 1898-12-26
BLACK HIGHWAYNAN
CAUGHT BY A WOMAN
CAUGHT ON sARBED-wIRE FENCE
Capture Of u Footpad Who Attempts
to Steal II Christmas Shop
per's POciSetbOolS.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 26.-For two
months Kansas City has been terrorized
by footpads. Hold-ups have been of al
most nightly occurrence, and people who
were not absolutely obliged to be on the
streets after nightfall stayed indoors as
a matter of precaution.
The climax came when nine women re-
turning from shopping just after night
fail to their homes i'll Independence and
Garfield Avenues were held up and rob-
bed of their purses and packages. The
next morning the police board met and
Immediately afterward an imperative or
der was issued by Chief Hayes to his
men that the footpads must be brought
in.
Bring them in dead or alive but bring
them in the order read. That was ten
days ago, but, although the night force
was increased, and policemen in civilian
clothes were in almost every block, no
footpads were brought in, and the hold
ups continued.
The first one, however, was brought In
| Saturday. not by stalwart policeman,
| but by a woman-Miss Eftie Buck. The
| footpad, William Smith, is a negro 1t all
| happened in broad daylight.
About O'Clock Saturday afternoon
| Miss Suck left the High School to de-
| liver some Christmas packages. At
| Eleventh and Cherry Streets the pack
| ages and her purse were knocked from
| her hand, and, when she turned, a ne
! sit WAS piclt,rs up her pa sc. He start
| ed to make off with it, and Miss Buck.
| with screams and cries for help, ran af-
| ter him. She gained on him with every
| jump, and finally caught up with him in
| an alley.
| He was the slowest Niger | ever
saw" she said afterwards. But when she
| was ready TO grasp him, she realized the
| place was lonesome and there was no oae
| near so she withdrew from the alley and
went back and picked up her packages.
| Miss Buck had no intention OF pursu-
ing the man further, but when she saw
him lifting his fat legs laboriously in an
attempt to climb over barbedwire fence
clutching the purse in one hand, she ac-
| cepted the opportunity, and, dropping hel
| packages, went forward TO the capture
! Smith had one leg over the fence and
was carefully putting over the other when
he saw the girl crouched for the spring
He flung the purse away, and, jumping
safely across the fence, made a few fee
| bic steps.
Then Miss Buck sprang upon him
screaming for help. She caught him by
lilt COAT COLidi With DOlH idIluS anu nEIC
him fact. Smith, painting hard fol
breath. turned his head around and ask
ed In an injured tone what he had done
to be treated in so brutal a way by
woman. Miss Buck screamed again, ane
Special Officer Tompkins, negro, rar
up.
Smith was pleading pitfuliy. Tompkin:
wanted Miss Buck to let go. She wa:
suspicious of his color and wouldn't. \
dozen women. with shawls on thei
heads, had gathered, and at sight o
them Miss Buck let go, giving Smiti
over to the policeman. who took him t
the station.
Miss Buck secured her purse. which
contained some money. besides a checl
for 49, and her packages and went he
way.
The evening times., 1898-12-26
Ori.inHI MnIrid Qnurtci.

Prof Yundt and Holmes, two Of the
original Madrid Quartet, will give the
first Of their seasons concerts in their
evening December 2S. The musical prom
ises 10 be an unqualified success, to judge
from the artists whose names appear on
The program. Prof. Yundt and Holmes
have spared no pains to secure the best
talent in Washington in their respective
lines. Among those who will appear are
Edward J. Walsh, member of the Car
roll Institute Dramatic Club. and without
doubt the best elocutionist in the city;
William ii. Conley, very funny man;
Miss Blanche de Muir, contralto; Miss
Helen Nye, soprano; Arthur Ernest. bari
tone. and Miss Elizabeth Wesley, of Bal
timore, pianiste.
The evening times., 1898-12-26
At st. Mary,s Yesterday.

The services at st. Mary's Catholic
Church yesterday morning were of
very impressive character. The beauti-
ful church was festOoned throughout
with evergreen, and electric bulbs spark
led from the dome at every available
point. The affairs were handsomely dec
Grated with beautiful plants and flow
ers, and was resplendent with lighted
candles and electric lights. The church
was packed with worshipers, and an ell
oquent sermon was preached by Rev Dr.
Joeger. The music, as usual at this
church. under the able dictatorship of
Mr.. William Waldecker was of very
high order, and was sung with excellent
effect by the splendidly-trained choir.
Bierderman's Mass, a truly classical
composition, was rendered. Date Soni-
tum Pastores,' by NJ Costa baritone
solo. Mr. Frank Rebstock, and chorus,
was the offertory, and the Christmas
hymn, "Adeste Fidelis.'' Novelties ar
rangement. was sung before mass and
during the communion.
The evening times., 1898-12-26
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The evening times., 1898-12-26
THE TROUBLES OF
FRANCE WITH SIAM
NOT CONSIDERED OF IMPORTANCE
Reports That Frenchmen Frequent
fy Annoy Siamcse on the border
of the Treaty Zone.

the
Paris, Dec. 26-The European edition of
the Herald publishes the following:
In regard to the cablegram from Singa-
pore, published in Saturdays Herald, rela-
tive to the French agent in the Luang
PrabGng province and his party having
been fired upon by q Siamese armed
force. the correspondent of the Herald
called al the Siamese legation and sought
further particulars.
The legation, however, considered it a
sufficient reply TO the statements of our
correspondent at Singapore to say that
the incident to which the dispatch proba-
bly, refers occurred at the end Of Novem-
ber, At the Siamese village of Banborten,
under circumstances totally at variance
with the version given in the dispatch.
| was informed by gentleman who is
in touch with Siamese affairs that no
doubt, when full particulars arrive by
mail, it will be found that the incident
referred to was very similar to one which
happened in the summer of last year,
when a French armed force came over
the border and kidnapped a petty Siam
csc Official, the second chief of his vii
laSe.
On his fellow villagers demanding that
he be set at liberty and the French e.
fusing to do so a fight took place. A
Siamese of Lao was killed and two 9TH
ers Were wounded.
My informant regretted to say that
from his own observation In the L4o
provinces the French agents are not very
careful in avoiding these difficulties,
which are more serious than mere from
tier feuds.
II am certain said my informant,
that the government in Paris knows
nothing about the petty annoyances 10
which the Siamese are constantly eX-
posed on theAfsontiers. On the other
hand, / am equally sure the Siamese au-
| Ihorities are very slow co take notice OF
! these disputes on account of the serious
! complications they would entail. for the
\ agreement btwecn England and France
| in regard TO Siam provides that no armed
| force is to be allowed 10 pass into the
| neutral zone.
The evening times., 1898-12-26
JOE CANS RULES
A HOT FAVORITE

centered in the fight tomorrow night at
the Lenox Athletic Club. between Jack
DAILY. of Wilmington. Del, a lightweight,
and Joe Cans the clever Baltimore negro
who will battle for twenty rounds The
winner will undoubtedly be matched TO
fight Kid Lavigne the light weight cham
pion DAILY. who has fought Lavigne to
a draw is a clever boxer and hard punch
err while his dusky opponent has in the
past six months so improved in ring sci
ence that he IS looked upon as a coming
lightweight champion. a considera BILE
amount has been wagered on the result,
with Cans favorite at 100 to So
The evening times., 1898-12-26
Saturday Evening Assembly.

The Saturday Evening Assembly will
give their regular annual full dress ball
Saturday, December 81. The dances Civ
en- under the auspices of this organiza-
ton have always been of the most en-
ioyable character, and the management
expects to make the coming event the
most memorable in the history of the
Assembly. Dancing will commence
promptly at o'clock, and at u exact
ly Home, Sweet Home will be played
by the orchestra, and the guests will
depart with the old year.
The evening times., 1898-12-26
THE ALPHA MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION,

incorporated under the laws M the District OF
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Washington and is ready TO enroll members
The members are charged five Cs53 dollars per
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II physician surgeon as the case may
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The association will employ the best Physicians
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your certificate is issued viii you sign as
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For further information apply at the Office Of
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The evening times., 1898-12-26

Heurich's Maerzen and Senate beer
may cost a little more than the ordinary
beer but they are worth double any other
beer, and are as cheap as a pure beer
can be. Phone Arlington Bottling Co.
for a case or call for it at all leading
hotels and restaurants.
The evening times., 1898-12-26
Hotel johnson Cafes.

Lynn Haven Bay. Cherrystone and York
River oysters, choice game. New York
meats, fine fruits, etc. Meals la Carte
Midday lunch. Table d'hote dinner.
deA If
The evening times., 1898-12-26
HALLOCK MEDICAL INSTITUTE,

1l0 COURT STREET, BOSTON, MASS.
The Oldest institution in the world devoted tc
Diseases of Men. Established ls4S.
The evening times., 1898-12-26
EDUCATIONAL.
DIED.

SAUNDERS Departed this life suddenly Friday.
December %. 1SlS. WI. III. SAUNDERS. in tae
forty-ffth year Of his age
Funeral at Second Baptist Church, at , p. m.
Tuesday December - ISlS It, ,e1H
SIAPSON-On the morning OF December 25.
Is9S. CORNELIA y SIMPSON. beloved vile Of
C. T. simpson.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her
frreraI from residence Z05 18th 81 sw., TUESDAY.
December p, at , O'clock. Item
NcELROY-Entered into the rest of Paradise
on sunday. December %, ISIS, at II u. H., at
her residence Ne. G23 Maryland Avenue
southwest AGNES MeELROY. in the seventy
ninth wear Of her age, widow OF the Late Lee
McElruy of Westminster, Nd.
Funeral from above residence, Wednesday De-
cernber -. at D. m. Item
The evening times., 1898-12-26
SPECIAL NOTICE.

a MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
of the Capital Traction Company for
the election of Directors will be held at
the office of the company. Union Pas
senger Station, on WEDNESDAY, the
nth of January, 1899.
The polls will be opened at 10 a m and
closed at leo p. m. G. T. DUNLOP.
President
The evening times., 1898-12-26

cficc Hours-s:S0 a. m. to ) p. n, Washing
ton, D. G.
The age-herald., 1898-07-16
CORRESPONDENCE
 WITH GERMANY Emperor Bill and Uncle Sam Discuss the Hog Ques-
 ion by Mail

Washington July 15.-The fact that our government has been engaged in corre- spondence with the German government through Ambassador White has given rise to the assumption that the state depart ment has been making representations to Germany on he subject of the conduct of the German naval commanders in the Philippines. This, however, is erroneous; the correspondence in question relates 10 the decree directed against United States hog products.
 The attitude assumed by the German na val commanders in the Philippines Is without doubt a source of annoyance and apprehension to our government. Ihe spirit of qubbling as between the lnsuf- gents and the American forces in the Philippines attributed to the German gov ernrnent by it's own papers Is tar rom sa satisfactory to a government Ike ours, accustomed to deal fairly, frankly and openly in international issues instead ol adopting underhand coNses.
 Still our government is satisfied that its interests are safe in the hands of Admiral Dewey, and is adhering to it's original ln- tention of allowing him free hand to deal with the situation. Until he hlmseh asks for action the part of the govern ment it is not the purpose to make any representations on the subject Of the Phii- ippines to the Germans.
 Admiral Dewey's recent communication to the navy department has given the most generous recognition to all of those who participated in any way on board the American ships during the battle Of Ma nila, including a specific recommendation as to the Chinese who are serving ln Yafi- ous minor capacities. This recommends tion, as far as to citizenship, was turned over by the navy to the state department where the following statement was made today: Tn furher proof of the nobility or the character of Admiral Dewey is his rec ommendation to the government that the Chinese servants and the Chinese who were on the ships of his squadron during the battle of Manila, and who rendered most efficient service on that occasion and be- haved in a most exemplary manner, De recognized by this government In some substantial manner. He seems to think men who have battled for our country should not be excluded from it. He Is Tn favor of recognizing these brave and use full Chinese in such way as shall admit them to the United States in case they de- sire to enter it and become citizens of it.
The age-herald., 1898-07-16
CORBETT AND MC0Y
 ARRANGE TERMS

Articles of agreement for a fight between Jas. J. Corbett and 'Kid' Mccoy, the match to take place at the Hawthorn Ath- letic club, of Buffalo, on September 10, were signed in this city today. M. c. Gray signed for the Hawthorn Athletic club, Geo F. Consadine for Corbett and w. B. Cray for Mccoy. The purse is to me S20,- OO0 the winner to take all.
 The men who affixed their signatures to the document were M C. Gray, represent ing the club; George F. Consadine on De half of Corbett, and W. B. Gray for Me Gov. William A. Brady was present when inc articles were signed and he insisted that the words flor the heavyweight championship of the world' should be in- snrted This was done, although Gray said that Fitzsimmons was the champion a9sa and that if Mccoy won the coming hght he would not claim the heavyweight championship. Tom sharkey, who was was nresent. said he was anxious to meet cor bett or Mccoy, or both on the same day. but his proposition was not listened to-.
 Each of the principals, together with the manager of the Hawthorn club, will de- posit S2 300 forfeit.
The age-herald., 1898-07-16
POLITICAL STATUS
 OF SANTIAGO
Is Receiving Much Attention and is a PerpIexing Question
 h Washington.

Washinston, July 15.-The political sta- tus of Santiago, its method of government and administration is receiving earnest at- tention from the authorities, for with the acquisition of several thousand square miles of Cuban soil it becomes necessary to determine how it shall be administrated. When the details of the surrender are car ried out there will be time to consider the larger question of the permanent status of this tract. If the precedent of Manila is followed a military official will be des- ignated to administer affairs at Santiago; but it is appreciated that the conditions are quite different at Santiago from those in Manila, as the government has dis claimed a purpose to make territorial ac- quisition in Cuba, and has directed it's ef- forts thus far to making Cuba free and placing the Cubans in control. This con- dition may lead to a consideration of an expediency of allowing the Cubans them selves to establish administration at Santiago, thus giving them an opportunity to try their ability in directing affairs. In that event, General Garcia being on the ground, would doubtless figure prominently in the administration, although President Maceo and his cabinet are said to be In the adjoining province of Puerto Principe readily accessible to Santiago. No deter mination has been reached, so far as can he learned. as to the form of admnistra- ton. for until the surrender itself Is com pleted the authorities are not disposed to settle the details of those questions Whlch naturally follow the surrender. It is feit however, that an important question or general policy hinges on the action at Santiago, as it is the first Cuban territory to be acquired by our army, and to some extent the determination as to civil ad- ministration will serve as precedent for that of other parts of Cuba.
The age-herald., 1898-07-16
FANlTA AND FLORIDA
 ARRIVE AT TAMPA

Tampa, Fla, July 15.-The Fanita and Florida, which have just landed successful expeditions on the southern coast of Cuba arrived here this afternoon. Gen. Emilio Nunez, who commanded the expedition, returned also with Winthrop Chanler, who was wounded in the left elbow.
 When the Florida attempted to land she got aground, and in order to float her much of the ammunition had to be thrown overheard.
 Superintendent Terrell of the railway mail service has condemned the Fern, which was placed at his disposal as mail boat between Tampa and Santiago. He considers the boat too slow, and will use the Plant steamship Olivette. She will be ordered here from Newport News.
 A number of small signal balloons and large one for observation purposes will be carried to Santiago. The inf1ating gas is carried over in drums
The age-herald., 1898-07-16
EXPEDITION
 FOR MANILA
The City of PuebIa and the Peru Leave SanFranciSco for
 the Philippines.

San Francisco, July 15.-The fourth Ma nila expedition is under way. Shortly after o'clock this afternoon Major-General Otis from his flagship, the City of Puebla, sig nailed the Peru to get under way. The signals were understood by the anxious watchers on and by those at headquarters.
 As the two vessels got under way the cheering increased and to the accompanl- ment of hundreds of steam whistles and the firing of bombs the two vessels proceeded slowly down the bay past the water front and out to sea. The soldiers crowded into the rigging and answered the cheering of the civilians with hearty good will.
 As the two vessels and the small fleet &C., companying passed the forts the big guns from the battery sent forth thunder in salute, to which the transports responded with their steam sirens.
 Major-General Otis and staff have their headquarters on the City of Puebla, which also carries the. remaining companies of the Fourteenth infntry, recruits of the First and Second battalions of the Twentieth and Third regiments, enlisted men of the First North Dakota, First Wyoming and First Idaho. medical officers and hospital corps, a total of Si3 men,
 The troops of the Peru consist of a squad ron of the Fourth United States cavalry light batteries of the Sixth artillery, de- tachment of the Third artillery, a detach- ment of the signal corps under Captain Russell, a detachment of volunteers and medical officers of the. hospital corps, a to- tai of 920 men. The last orders of General Otis were that the remaining troops should sah as soon as possible irrespective of fleets or other expected vessels.
 General Otis has finally been selected to command the Fifth expedition to Manila. His fleet will consist of the steamers Rio Janeiro, St. Paul and Pennsylvania.