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The evening times., 1899-12-23
POP ANsoN IN BALTIMORE.
The Veteran BaIl Player Working
the Association scheme.


BALTIMORE. Dec. ga. c. Anson. the
veteran baseball player of Chicago, is in
Baltimore, and since his arrival he has had
several consultations with Robinson and
McGraw. There iss no denial from either
side that the confab related to the forma-
tion OF a new association.
Referring TO the latter Anson says that
TO his positive knowledge Boston, St. Louis
| and Chicago are ready now TO start to
signing players and that he expects 10 hear
| OF final arrangements being made in Phila-
delphia before he leaves the East. The
present idea Of the promoters of the new
organization would be TO have clubs in
Chicago and St Louis and probably Mil
waukee and Detroit making four Western
clubs which, with Boston. New York, Phil
adelphia. and one other Eastern city, would
| make up the full eight clubs, which ii is
desired to get.
The location OF the fourth club would de-
pend on the result OF the coming meeting
Of the National Leagues committee on re-
duction of the circuit II the major organ
ization drops Louisville, Cleveland. Wash
ington, and Baltimore as is suggested. then
the new organization would put a team il
Baltimore in all probability. II. however.
the syndicate workers decide to keep Balti-
mere and drop Brooklyn, then a club would
be placed in the City OF Churches. Mr. An
son seems 10 think that everything is now
IN good shape. as far as his end of the line
is concerned, and evidently believes the
new scheme will go through without any
chance Of failure.
The cause was undoubtedly injured a
month or so ago in the East by too much
publicity Of plans and since that time work
On the Eastern fences has been conduct
ed in a much more private manner.
The evening times., 1899-12-23
ENTERTAINING THE KAISER
How Germany's Emperor Was Lodg.
ed by EnElnnd's queen.
From The London StandsruA
(Frorl the Lond'

The apartments which have been set
apart for the Emperor and Empress in
clude sone Of the finest rooms in tie pal
ace. The Emperor occupies the chamber
known as the Queens Closet II has on
the walls. among other pictures worth
remark. Holbein's Henry VIII" and
Duke OF Norfolk" and landscape and
seaport by Claude. The room has heel
transferred into sleeping apartment, the
bed being a handsome structure. with
canopy and covering of figured gr.Si silk
bath has been placed in the room. and
another Is fitted in the dressing room ad-
Joining. The latter chamber is that known
as the Kings Closet, and contains the
handsome silver furniture presented TO
Charles II and 10 William III by the cofpo-
ration of London. The pictures include ex-
amples OF Wouwerman, Jan Steen. and Yer
meer- Beyoro it is the bedroom of the En-
press, which is ordinarily called the Council
Room.
The Empress couch is even more hand
some than that Of the Emperor. The can
opy and covering are of purple silk. and
over the whole is a lofty crown in white
and purple, with plume of white ostrich
feathers. There are many pictures by old
masters in this fine apartment, and among
the furniture is Louis XVI marqueterie
commode mounted with ormolu and Grioite
marble slab. and there are two angle cab
inets en- suite. The two princes occupy
the audience chamber. in which have been
placed two simple brass bedsteads for their
use. The room has been divided by a tenn
porary partition about twelve feet high,
and in the compartment adjoining the tu-
tor has his bedroom.
The room in its original state is one of
the most striking in the castle The tap
estries with which it is hung are from the
Gobeiin factory, and were presented 10
the Prince Regent by Louis XVIII. in 1916.
They are from the drawing by Jean Fran
co.'s de Troy, director at the Academy at
Rome. and represent the history of Esther.
The ceiling is the work of Antonio Yer
rio. and dates from the reign of Charles
III. The Emperor has for his receptions
the magnificent Rubens Room, in which
some OF the contents are priceless. The
furniture is covered with Beauvais tapes
try portraying La Fantine's Fables and the
portraits Of Helena Foarment. the second
wife OF Rubens. and of Rubens both by
himself. The Fourment portrait was pur-
chased by George ~ in 1920 for 500 gum
eas The other rooms In this splendid
suite are also apportioned for various uses
connected with the visit, the secretaries
occupying two.
The evening times., 1899-12-23
A Wondroux Argument.

To the Editor oi The Times:
In your interesting editorial On the end
of the century question, | see that YOU
quote the New York Sun" as stating that
the controversy arises from the notion en-
tertained by some persons that before the
year l of the Christian era. there must
have been year zero. Well paradoxical
as it may sound, there was.
According to accepted theory and tradi-
tion Christ was born on the 25th of Decem-
Der, and not on the 1st of January as a
strict construction of your chronology
would lead one to infer. The Christian
era, In fact. did not begin on the Ist of
January following the coming of the
Saviour. as that assumption would rele-
gate his birth 10 the year j b. c. The
early Christians counted the year in which
he made his earthly appearance as the first
year of the era; because that particular
twelvemonth was marked before it's close
with the greatest event in the worlds his
tory. Consequently, when the year A. d,
dawned, Christ was only seven days old.
Now. IL we accept the earliest conception
and practice of the disciples of Jesus of
Nazareth, and of the adherents of Christi
anity during the first century in this re-
gard, We are bound to include the whole
year in which the Babe of Bethlehem was
laid In the manger, as the initial year of
our era. And thus, although he was only
thirty three years old when He suffered
crucifixion, that event must have occurred
in the year "a A. D. The confusion of
ideas connected With the whole subject has
arisen from ignoring this point in the his
tory. The year Zhich the New York
Sun" calls zero" mist indeed be made our
starting point. as it has been adopted as
the starting point by the German Bundles
rath. If the reasoning relied upon by that
intelligent body, and the writer be cor
rect then the nineteenth century will in
deed end on the 31st OF December. 1899.
instant. PHILO CONFUSIONIS.
The evening times., 1899-12-23
THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY.
Chairman Boyt Explains the Work
Already Done.

Already Done.
Former Governor John W. Hoyt, of Ore
gon. who is chairman Of the national COM
mittee that has in charge the matter of
securing from Congress a charter for
a non-sectarian national university,
which is to be called the Univer-
sity of the United States, and which is to
be located in Washington, gave an ac-
count today of the work accomplished.
There is a growing demand among edu-
Gators generally in America" said he. ''for
university at Washington, such, for in
stance. as that at Berlin. national in its
character and higher in its scope than any
of the existing colleges or universities in
our land. 1t may be Of interest to know
that George Washington donated for this
very purpose piece OF ground in the Dis
trict, which until 1S4S was known as Uni
versity Square. After that time It was
given over to the Naval Observatory. and
has been since used for that purpose.
What we propose TO do, as you perhaps
know, Is TO make an earnest endeavor at
this session of Congress to secure char
ter-not an enGowment-for the univer-
sity. and then go ahead and commence the
work of building
part of a very few OF our large colleges to
our plans. but they do not amount 10 much,
and are. when fully considered, seen 10 be
based upon no sound reasons. The univer
sity We propose 10 establish will not in
anywise conflict with the colleges already
in existence. but will be rather an aid 10
them. in that, in addition to fitting men for
the various professions. ii will enable
teachers and professors to be especially
trained for the work of teaching
"A great many prominent educators and
others are interested in this movement.
and We are gaining recruits every day.
Such men as Chief Justice Fuller and
Former Senator Edmunds are at the head
of the committee. and about forty presi
dents Of colleges have lent their active
support. We will do all in our power TO
secure the charter at this session of Con-
gress. and feel confident success will at
tend our efforts"
The evening times., 1899-12-23

ment Of debts. public or private, subjects
himself to considerable legal annoyance
and monetary Inconvenience. The man wis:
is seeking loan at the bank is troubled
more about his chances of getting it thaa
about the bacteria that he may receive with
ii. And, per contra. the bank is more par
ticular about the repayment of the loan
when due than ii is regarding the microbes
which may accompany it. Such is the de-
generating and demoralizing influence oi
the money power that even the most ia.
natical Of bacteriologists will run the risp
of contracting disease of the most aggra-
vating form rather than refuse the eurren-
cy which is offered him, even if he is GER
tain in his own mind that il is infected.
The evening times., 1899-12-23
Will Snip THE REMAINS
The Navy Department to Aid Rela
tives Of the Maine Martyrs.
All Requests Filed Before the Texas
Arrives VIII Be Promptly Granted
md the Bodies Capable of Identif-
cation Sent From Hampton Roads.
Many Applications Already Made.

! The Navy Department decided today that
the Maine dead to all relatives who express
a desire to give them private burial. APP
plioations for such permission should i'm
mediately be sent to the Secretary of the
Navy.
A number of such applications have al
ready been made, and arrangements TO ship
the specified remains have been COM
pleted.
When it was first announced that the
dead soldiers at Havana would be disin-
tered, Secretary Long consulted the Treas
ury Department, and was informed that
the Government would pay the expenses
for transporting the bodies from Washing
ten to the railroad stations CT the persons
claiming the bodies. The burial expenses
will have to be borne by the friends and
relatives.
A large percentage OF the bodies buried
at Havana were never identified, but the
Navy Department officials hope 10 comp y
with the request of all the relatives and
friends who have written for the bodies
of the victims. and will make every e.
fort to identify the bodies and ship taem
to the destinations given.
The battleship Texas will arrive at
Hampton Roads Tuesday and the boiies
claimed will be shipped at once from tha
point to their destination.
The unclaimed bodies will be bought TO
Arlington Cemetery for interment. Tee
burial ceremonies will take place Decem-
her % at IL O'Clock.
Following is a list OF the bodies clai ed
ard the points to which they will be ship
ped to il identified:
James T Brown, 5Gs wcst Forty SEVENTH Street.
New York city.
James Boyle, $50 Fifty-hrst STREET. New York
city.
Frederick F. Butler. Harrison. y. J.
William Cosgrove, Wiikesbarre Pa.
Patrick Ganncy, 166 Pearl Street, Maiden, Mass.
James A. Graham. 26l West 130th Street. New
York city.
Charles Hcuek. 5o02 Moore Street, Brooklyn,
y. y.
Frederick c. Holzer, l54I Avenue A, New York
city.
4, J. Holland, s2ih Twenty+econd Street,
Brooklyn, y Y.
Charles F. Just. % Jasper Street, Charleston,
:. {.
Frederick II. Kuicse. s2i North Gilmore Street,
Baltimore. Nd.
Harry Keys indianapolis, Ind.
Mathew Lynch, Is Carpenter Street, Providence,
Samuel Lees, West 10th Street, New York
city
Eldon H. Nero. 1876 North Twenty-second
Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Elmer NJ MeilstIup. West Bay City, Mich
John J. McMsnus, Atlantic Iowa.
William Noble, SlS East Twenty ty-seventh Street,
New York city.
Charles A. Scott. Freeport. Y. Y.
John J. Shea, No. Catherine Street, New
York city.
". II. Trlsman so Wilson Street, Portland. Me.
John Ziegler, New Brunswick Depot, y. j.
The evening times., 1899-12-23
A NEW LAW ON FISH.
4 Royal Belgian Decree FOrbidding
AduIteratiOn of Products.

United States Consul Roosevelt trans
mits to the State Department. fiom Brus-
sells, TIE translation of a royal decree. for
bio ding trade in fish, fresh or preserve !,
which has been mixed with matters otne-
than spices, condiments. aromatic jellies.
the principal ingredient of which is ge a.
tin or gelose, or substance produced by
glazing. unless plain label shall indicate
the nature of the foreign substance used
Conserved products must have label
showing the kind Of fish. and also. II nec-
essary. the kind OF oil used. Fish. shell
fish, etc. caught with Indian berry (coc-
cuius indicusl or other poisonous sub
stances. and those mixed with antiseptics.
are declared injurious
No substances injurious 10 health are al
lowed TO be used. Receptaciss containing
fish must bear the name and address or
the mark Of the maker or seller. Ii Is fur
ther forbidden 10 sell or keep in the same
premises with food products fish not in
tended for alimentaTy purposes, unless
these are clearly marked mot eatable" or
the like. The full text of the law has been
transmitted to the Department OF Agri-
culture.
The evening times., 1899-12-23
SECRETLY LEAVES A CONVENT.
Sister Makes Her Departure With
One Of The PuniIs

TERRE HAUTE. Ind. Dec. 23.-sister
Irma Cecilia, of the Sisters OF Providence,
secretly left the Convent of st. Mary's OF
the Woods, with Miss Louise Seeley. pu-
pill in the academy for whom she had
manifested a peculiar affection.
Miss Seeley's home is in Wisconsin. IL
was known that she was going home to
spend the holidays. but no one knew of
Sister Cecelia's departure until trace Of the
two women buying tickets for Chicago was
obtained.
Sister Cecilia entered the order Of the
Sisters OF Providence several years ago
Since Miss Seeley has been in the academy
the two have been together. often lovingly
entwining their arms, which being viola
tion of the rules. brought reprimands for
the sister
The evening times., 1899-12-23
MANY POLICE COURT CASES.
The Annual Roundup Keeps TIA
Judges Busy.

Judges Husy.
The Police Court today was crowded with
prisoners charged with vagrancy and dis
{, the annual Christmas roundup by the po-
lice of all disreputable or suspicious char
acters found within the limits of the Dis
trict.
John Gordon, John Plemmon. George
Rose. William Martin. and Thomas W.
King were charged with vagrancy. The
quintet were arrested at Benning, d. c.,
yesterday by Mounted Policeman Creagh.
Upon their promise to leave the city imme-
diately, their personal bonds were taken.
Ernest Ray, colored, was fined S. for be-
ing intoxicated and acting in disorderly
manner in Dumbarton Avenue northwest.
William Groom, colcred, was fined So for a
like offence. Frank B. Ramsey, seventy
two years old, was sent TO the workhouse
Tor sixty days for begging from house to
house.
Ernest Shultz. a well-dressed young man.
pleaded not guilty TO a charge of blowing
horn. intoxication, and disorderly con-
duct Judge Kimball imposed a fine of So.
Joseph Shorter. colored, was charged with
disorderly conduct and theft of a ring val
ued at 81. the property of Detective Hern-
don. fine of $40 was imposed in the
larceny case and S. for being disorderly.
Charles Stewart, colored. and white
woman. Nellie Williams, were charged
with vagrancy. The court imposed fine
OF $40 each, or four months in the work
house. 80
Walter Busey. sixteen years old, was ar
rested on Seventh Street, between d and
f Streets northwest, yesterday afternoon by
Sergeant Goss. upon the report that tie
defendant had attempted to pick a wo-
mans pocket. Itwas testified that several,
weeks ago young Busey was arrested ior
the theft OF several small articles from
the 10-cent store. but that no oonvi ton
followed, owing, it was said. to the failure
of the manager of the store TO appear
against him. When these fats were made
known TO the court today, Judge Kimball
ordered the manager summoned to test t'ly.
He came and the young mans father a So
appeared. In view of the promises OF the
latter the culprit was not sent TO the Re-
form School, but instead fine of $40 as
imposed, which was paid
The evening times., 1899-12-23
THE GLOBE BANK DOWNFALL.
Rumors of n Prosecution of Presi-

Rumors of n Prosecution of Presi-
dent Cole.
BOSTON, Mass, 23.-It Is said this morn
ing, but as yet without absolute connrma-
ton, that criminal prosecution is to be
brought against Charles H. Cole. President
Of the Globe Bank, the doors of which were
closed yesterday. The United States off,
cials refuse to discuss the matter Dis
trict Attorney Boyd. when seen. said even
II such an action was thought Of 1t would
not be proper for him to make any state
ment
President Cole was severely handled by
the critics Of the bank wnen discussing tbs
downfall of tnat institution. While none of
them would say or even intimate that ne
had done anything for which he was crimi-
nally liable they stirred up some feeling in
the matter. Some hubbub has been raised
over the fact that Cole is not in the State
at present. being in California. So far as
that gees however, his trip to that State
was we'll known. and was planned some
weeks ago, so there is nothing clandestine
in that, at least. He is reported stopping at
the Hotel Varney. Los Angeles.
The evening times., 1899-12-23
RECOGNIZED THE WOMAN.
Why Magistrate Refused to Per-
form a NnrrIagc Ceremony.

PERTH AMBOY, n. j., Dec. 23.-Justice
Stricker yesterday refused to marry pre- ty
Annie Juracho 10 manly young fellow,
who appeared with her as prospective
groom. Justice Stricken though, that he
recognized the woman. He looked up the
records and found that he had married her
to Casper kubch on October l last.
Annie admitted that the justice had mar
ried her before but explained that Kubich
had deserted her after spending $50, which
she brought him as marriage portion
Then she looked about for an honest man
who would support her, and she found III.
man with whom she sought the justice for
a second time.
Justice Stricker expressed admiration for
the woman's ability to capture suitors, but
said he could do nothing for her.
The evening times., 1899-12-23
DROWNED IN oRINoco RIVER.
A Cleveland Man Loses His Life ON q
Hunting EXcuraiOn.

EACuTAIOu.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec 2S.-George n.
Webster, prominent young lawyer, OF this
city. who went to the Venezuela gold fields
with party of a dozen Cleveland men two
years ago, has been drowned in the Orin-
oco River.
This is the first information received OF
him since the party sailed nearly year
ago.
The news Of Websters death is brought
by George A. Allen, western Pennsyl-
vania travelling salesman. who was in Ven
ezuela at the time of its occurrence about
two months ago. Webster was drowned
while with friend on a steam launch
hunting birds.
The boiler Of the launch exploded and its
occupants were blown into the water Web
ster's family here consists of his wife and
three daughters.
The evening times., 1899-12-23
SAVED BY A HUMAN CHAIN.
Boys Rescue Companions F.
Death by Drowning

NEW CASTLE, Del, Dec. 23.-While
hunting for terrapin this morning with a
number of boys. John Davis fell into the
dyke. and it was with great difficulty that
he was rescued.
The little fellow, who is aged but ten
years, essayed TO walk across a plank.
when he slipped and went overheard il
about seven feet of water. He arose TO
the surface. but was so benunbed by The
cold water that he was unable TO help
himself.
William II. Meyers. colored. was one of
the party, and jumped overheard afte' the
lad. Several boys then stTaddled the p ank
and FASTENED TO save the two in the water
by means of a human chan. The lads
were brought ashore thoroughly exhausted
The evening times., 1899-12-23
FIRE CAUSED BY A CHILD.
EndanEers Its Own Life While Play.
ing With Matches.

Careless playing WITH matches was re-
sponsible for fire at 1908 Ninth Street
northwest about 9.15 o'clock this morning.
The house is occupied by Herman Roth
by Miss Coates. A child. playing with
matches. set fire TO a pair Of lace curtains
and the blaze rapidly spread. The entire
room was soon enveloped in flames and the
child was with difficulty rescued. No. {.
Engine Company and the reserves of the
Eighth precinct kept the loss down to $780,
The evening times., 1899-12-23
Railway Men Promoted.

Two promotions in the Offices OF the Southern
Railway Company announced: S. E. Bur.
CESS, formerly city passenger agent, has been
appointed to the position Of travelling passenger
agent, and John Z. Fletcher, of the general pas.
senger department, succeeds Mr.. Burgess as CITY
passenger agent. Both viii hereafter be found in
the general agents Office, at No. 705 Fifteenth
Street northwest, which is presided over by L.
& Brown
The evening times., 1899-12-23
DESERTED AT THE ALTAR.
An Old Man Ordered to Recompens
His Young Wife.

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Because he de-
serted his young wife at the altar. James
Macarthur. fifty-fve years old, was yester-
day arraigned in Jefferson Market court
before Magistrate Mayo. Upon refusing to
live with the woman he had legally married
he was ordered to pay $40 week for her
support.
Mrs. Macarthur, who is twenty-five years
old and comely. told the magistrate that
she and her husband formerly lived in New
Haven, Conn. She said they were married
in church on January 22. Both gave ficti-
tious addresses.
The evening times., 1899-12-23
The Union Printers' Home In Col
OradO.

the thfoh Prfnters' Home In Col
OradO.
To the, Editor of The Tines
In behalf OF the hundred-odd residents Of the
Union Printers Home. permit :ine 10 thank you
for sending your valuable publication to the
Home the past year.
The Home is a residing place for old and
infrm printers from all sections OF the United
States and Canada and as the residents have no
occupation whatever, you can readily see how
anxiously they await the arrival OF newspapers
periodicals, etc. -
l assure you that your kindness has been ap-
preciated in the past. and ] sincerely trust that
We may be favored in the future,
Extending the compliments of the season, and
wishing your publication evtrys prosperity for
the coming year, l remain, x-r
Union Printe.s' Home, e
Colorado Springs, COL. Dec. 20
The evening times., 1899-12-23
big Storm In Peru.

LIMA, Peru, Dec. 23-Despatches from
Lamerced in the Chanchamyo district an
nounce that great storm occurred there
on Wednesday. 1t lasted forty-five minutes
and destroyed twelve houses
The evening times., 1899-12-23
Arrivals From Europe

NEW YORK. Dec. 23.-Among the pas
sengers who arrived this morning on the
Cunard Line steamer Campania, from
Liverpool and Queenstown, were: Col.
Robert B. Baker. E. C. Bald. Col A. l..
Bayley, Capt. Griffin W. Shakespeare
Courtland H. Smith, "a. P. Somerville, ard
Tod Sloane.
The evening times., 1899-12-23
The Value of Ruhies.
lrrom ihe rhiIalelrIia rimes.l

I :
4 woman who possesses pigeon blood Tghy'
is an objec, of envy among her womcn friends.
Color Is most essential in rubies. as they are
rarely hawlcss. Even cracks do not impair their
value greatly. il the color Is good Sometimes
they are pink or purple. The ruby is easily int
tated. and at the London exposition in 1ss2 j;
was discovered that two gorgeous ruLies n the
private collection Of Queen Victoria iniia-
tions. The greatest collector Of rubieS wa, Solo
mon, who considered il a compliment To- ] writ
uous TO have it said OF her thar her
price is above rubies.'
Ii you could only hear phone 6s4, ArlirgtoB
Botiling Co. ring you would think everybody
in Washington is going 20 have HeuTch'- Masr-
zen. Senate, Lager for their Christmas dinner.
Phone your order early that prompt delivery
will lie assured
sI.2J to baltimore and Return via
u. 4 d.
Saturday and Sunday, December % and ~
The evening times., 1899-12-23

Stubborn coughs mastered II you stop the
hre at irritation Deans wholesome and efec i've
mentholated drops do it.