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The times., 1899-12-25
IN THE DISTRICT PRISON.
on1% One CT the Inmates or - Jail
Convicted of Murder.


A year ago today there were three pTis-
oners in the District Jail convicted of
murder They were William Strathers,
Charles Winston. and Edward Smith, all
colored. They were hanged in the District
jail last May.
Now there is only one, Frank w Funk,
who on Saturday was found guilty of kill
ing William H. Brooks. There are how
ever, twelve others who are held for muir
der. three of whom are held only as being
accessory to The crimes with which they are
charged
Those held as accessories are Isaac Ty-
son and William Mills who are charged
with being implicated in the killing of
Emanuel Dodson, and Della Dyson, who is
charged with completely in the killing Of
Alice Queenan. who met her death at the
hands Of Mol!ie Harris on October 9.
Charles Ormsby, who was indicted for
the murder of Charles Goway on Noyem-
Der 10. was a few days ago released on bail,
and il is understood that when called to
trial he viii be made to answer only to the
charge Of manslaughter.
Those who are in jail awaiting trial on
charges OF murder are: Wooster Johnson,
who shot and killed Emanuel Dodson on
June p; Benjamin II. Smell, who murdered
little Lizzie Weisenberger on August s;
Charles Bowen who killed Samuel Jones
wiFh the handle bar of bicycle on Sep
tember Is: Moliie Harris. who killed Alice
/ Queenan by stabbing her with a knife Ella
Wracks, who caused the death of Isaac
Henderson, pushing h N down a long fight
OF very steep steps on October 16; Tai
madge Walker. who on November II killed
Hannibal Shorter; William Stump, who
stabbed James Lee TO death on the night of
December l2; George Ashton, who shot and
killed Ida Jackson on November u. and
Arthur Landon, who killed Henry Bradley
on the night OF December u by cutting
him with a knife.
All Of these crimes ten in number, were
committed within a space of six months.
Il IS probable that he first Of those in jail
who will b. called to trial will be Benjamin
H. SEsll. The crime he committed was
most brutal, and after its commission pub
Ilc sentiment ran very high against the
prisoner. a strong effort was made TO
have him called to trial al once but there
being no jurjes in service at the time in
either branch of the Criminal Court Of
the District, this was impossible.
The crime was however, called to lhe
attention of The grand jury. whi2h was
then in session. and within four days after
the murder was committed, Smell was in
dicted for the crime.
Several days have bsea set for the trial
Cf Smell, but on account OF pleas made by
his counsel for an extension Of time in
order that witnesses might be summon ed
from beyond the District, the trial was
postponed. The defence. il is stated VIII
set up 3 plea OF insanity
The times., 1899-12-25
Uncle Sam Don't Wear

The services win He held rs follows; Christ
Church. n o'clock. lutheran Church, O'Clock;
Grace Church. . and n O'Clock, N. T. Church,
South. DO o'clock, Trinity Church, I'D o'clock;
ST. HaIs', Church. 6. 1880, s. and 1880 J'cotSi
NJ T. Church. DO and m O'Clock.
George B,er. the Ht,ie son Of Mrs Elizabeth
Byer. oi Jppcr Queen. was seriously injured
last night hy the premature DISCHARGE of
pistol The boy was cIreIsss'y handling the
weapon when it was discharged close to his
head tie ball entering hjs right cheek. Dr.
Howard extracted the bullet and the little fellow
is doing well.
The members ot thc police force have quite
a laugh on Policeman Spinks, who is doing duty
in the ueighbyyhood Of the Southern depot This
be having e ht Sphinx had finally 90 put the
hobo on a street car 10 get him to police head
quarters ON arrival at the -tayiouhoyse the
hobo b7socd himself up and laughed gt the po-
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LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS.
Many Received nt the Dead letter
Office From Every Stnte.

From the increased number Of letters
addressed TO Santa Claus, received at the
Dead Letter ONCE this year, it is evident
that the popular illusion of childhood has
as strong a hold as ever, or that the
youngsters are becoming accustomed to
the letter writing. Since December over
a thousand OF these letters have reached
the office coming from every State in the
Union ami containing requests for almost
everything imaginable. Two articles how
ever, dollars and candy, seem to be in
greater demand than any others, the little
boys usually naming the sweets, together
with something else in connection with the
sports The patron saint is addressed in
various ways the destination Of some Of
the letters being ludicrous. Some are
without stamps, sCme with two cent
clamps, while rot a few this year bore
fiye-cent stamps. the senders evidently la
boring under the impression that the sup
posed dispenser OF toys resided In some for
eLgu country which was q member of the
international Postal Union. Where the ad-
dress OF the sender is given the letters are
returned, otherwise they are destroyed.
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NV Orleans Entries.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 24-The entries
for tomorrow are as follows:
First race-FOr thres-ye year-olds and up
ward: selling; one mile and 20 yards
School Girl, Otto H., 100; Lord Neville
Elidad, Good Order %; David, Belle Ward
Ruskin Pinar del Rio, CavalIo, Crystalline
Cbantilly, Mamie Davis, Rushields Few
ness. %.
Second For two year olds; five and
one-half furlongs.-Inlook Prince of We
ronia. Red Cross II, Lomond, Sam Fullen,
113: Turney 10; AVIATOR. Dissolute, 10S
Lovable, 1O5; Clara NJ. Dr. Fannie, Com
mander Miller. Saddle Burnham, Pedantic,
The Milliner 100.
Third race-For three -year-olds and up
ward; selling; Two miles.-Pancharm.
Monk Wayman 1O5; Joe Shelby, Sunburst.
100; Shinfane, Bright Night 80.
Fourth race-Christmas Handicap; all
ages; one mile-Imp.M Mint Sauce. 112; Duke
of Middleburg H. and Moroni, 1O4 Buck
ley & Arthur entry; Laureate, 10; Eva
Rice. l03 Alpen, 101; Water Crest 95;
Florizar. 80.
Fifth race-For three year olds and up
ward selling; one mile and 20 yards
SamiyeI Albert Vale, Dr. Wa!msey 109;
Walkenshaw. 1O7; Forbush 1O6; Refugee,
Agitator, 1O4; Trebor, Tille w. Tom
Kingsley. 1903; DoXe Doua Rita 100; AS
tor. Judge Quigley, 9S.
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FUNK EXPECTS A NEW TRIAL.
An Appeal Way he Taken TO the Su.
prcme Court.


prcmc Court.
Frank W Funk who, on Saturday was
convicted of the murder of William H.
Brooks. spent a very quiet day at the
District Jail Yesterday He has wholly re-
covered from the temporary collapse which
he suffered after the announcement of the
verdict, and protests his innocence as
stoutly as when testifying in his own be-
half on Wednesday.
He mas perfect confidence in the sbility
of his counsel TO secure him a new trial.
and expresses no fear that the penalty
which would naturally follow the verdict
Of the Jury viii ever be inflicted upon him.
When the verdict Of the jury was an
nounced Funks counsel gave notice that
within the time allowed by law, four days
q motion for a new trial will be filed asking
for a rehearing Of the case. In the event
that the motion is denied the defendants
attorneys have signihed their intention of
carrying the case TO the Court of Appeals
for the District. and IL unsuccessful there
10 make a final appeal to the Supreme
Court Of the United States
With view to this course OF procedure
during the trial. Funk attorneys lost no
opportunity TO note exceptions TO the rul-
Ings OF the trial Judge on all questions
which arose and were decided adversely
to them. From the numerous exceptions
which were noted the defendants counsel
are confident a bill can be framed upon
which a new trial Will be granted
Should the motion for a new trial be
denied it is, however. probable that the
bill of exceptions Will not be presented to
the Court Of Appeals for a month or six
weeks If the upper court does not dis
pose Of the matter in time that it may
be submitted 10 the Supreme Court of the
United states before the present session
adjourns it is not at all likely that a
final judgment viii be reached in the case
until next November or December
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DEATH OF JOHN M. GURLEY.
Funeral Services TO he Held ut oak
Hill Cemetery

Funeral Services to he Held at oak
HiII Cemetery.
John McDonOugh Gurley, son of the late
Rev. Ralph Randolph Gurley, died at
Providence Hospital Saturday afternoon
from pneumonia. He had been i'll only
three days. Funeral services over the re-
mains will be held az Oak Hill Cemetery,
Georgetown. this afternoon at O'Clock.
Mr. Gurley was born at Arlington, Va,
in January. lS47. He graduated from the
Lawrenceville. y. j.. Military Academy in
the spring Of 1865. and then took up his
residence in this city. In the winter of
1853 he went 10 Africa with his father
who was then secretary Of the Coloniza-
tiOn Society. lie returned TO Washington
during the succeeding spring. and resided
here for q number OF years. occupying
various positions IN the Government ser
vice Early in 1850 Mr. Gurley was ap-
pointed 10 a position in the Philadelphia
postoiice, with which he was connected
for nearly ten years. Upon resgning from
the postal service the deceased again re-
turned TO Washington and shortly after
ward he purchased a country residence
near Beltsville, Md There he lived for
several years. at intervals spending several
months in this city He was hfty-two
years OF age and unmarried
The times., 1899-12-25
susnccted OF StenIinc Turkeys,

Robert Stevenson and Martha Jackson, colored
servants employed. by Mrs. Monroe List, Of 1923
II Street northwest, were arrested yesterday ait
ernoon. charged with suspicion Of larceny. It
is alleged the prisoners stole several turkeys from
the pantry of the List home. They were locked
up al the Sixth precinct station. Last evening
Mrs List is said 10 have identified jar of pre-
serves also believed to have been taken by the
prisoners. They will be aTaigned in the Police
f'ourt fo1ay
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Funeral of Francis Young.

The funeral Of Francis Young, an old resident
Of Washington, took place yesterday afternoon at
30 O'Clock. The services were held at the
family residence. 1916 Eighteenth Street north
west, and were conducted by Rev. Father Sterling,
OF St. Matthew's Church. The remains were
placed in a vault in Mt Olivet Cemetery. and
The iuterment. which viii be private, VIII take
place later The funeral had been announced
Tor Tuesday, at $50 o'clock but circumstances
arose which made it necessary to hold it yester-
day afternoon.
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Iicoman. who IS now eriayins ths 5ibss oi -
fellows on the iorce.
The funeral Of Ed Penu's little ,sEld rook
place this afternoon.
Policeman Joshua Sherwood has been combined
TO his home hv sickness since esrly yesterday
Edward Mckeuncy. crippled tramp vas
brought 10 the stdtiouh1u.e tonight Jlo locked
nm virH q charge of drunk and .iislTtiar-I con
duct against him. He gave FelicCmcu 'r'er
and Roach quite q tussle TO set him down ~
street
The times., 1899-12-25

Columbia Theatre-B Blanche Bates in Naughty
Anthony; evening.
National Theatre Sir Henry Irving and Ellen
Terry ia "Robcspiere;' evening.
Lafayette Square Opera House Robert Manteil
in The Dagger and the Cross afternoon and
evening
Grand Opera House Vaudeville morning, after
Eoou and evening.
Academy Of Music Rose Melville in ISIS Hop
kins;" afternoon and evening.
Kernan's LycemF- Al Reeves Double Com
pany; Afternoon and evening.
Convention Hall-Jeffries-S Sharkey Fight PIC
lures; afternoon and evening.
The times., 1899-12-25
District Bar Resolutions.

A handsomely engrossed copy of the
resolutions adopted by the members of the
District bar at general meeting on No
vember g. expressing their regret at the re-
tirement Of Walter S. Cox from the bench
of the Supreme Court of the District have
been placed in the rooms OF the Bar AS
sociation Library. The resolutions are en-
cased IN a gilded frame about three by four
feet in dimensions. The work, which is
beautiful specimen OF penmanship was
done by Col T. b. Hay. The resolutions
are signed by William A. Maury, who pre-
sided at the meeting at which they We're
adopted and Mr. Cocoran Thorn, who acted
as secretary. The names of the Commit
tee on Resolutions which framed them are:
w. D. Davdge r Rose Perry, Henry f.
Davis. A s Worthington, }. J. Darlington
J. NJ Wilson. ". f. MattingIy W. II.
Gordon, Samuel Maddox, and George e.
Hamilton.
The times., 1899-12-25
III on the street.

John Grody, ffty-wo years old, living at el9
strlder Street, Baltimore Nd. was taken Ill
at the corner of Twentieth and Streets north
east yesterday afternoon lie was removed 10
Providence Hospital in the patrol wagon from the
Fifth precinct station, His condition is not be-
liaved he serious
The times., 1899-12-25
The Heart Must Not BE Triaed

With.-Whne there are symptoms Of heart
weakness there should be Dr.. Aguews Cure Tor
he Heart, It's magical remedy, gives relief in
thirty minutes. aud there are thousands who
testify that IL cures permanently. MIS- vs.. 7.
huudle. ri DuHdalk. Ont, saws. - was for
yeas uaabie 20 attend ~ my household duties
used Dr.. Aguews Cure for the Heart. the result
was wonderful, the pain LEFT me Immediately
after the first dose. and few bottles cured" sold
by T. s Niiians Ninth and j Streets, Ednonds
d Williams, Third and Pennsylvania Avenue.--I0.
The times., 1899-12-25
Selections.

First race-Dayid Pinar del Rio, Rush
fields.
Second race Prince of VERONA, Sam
Fullen. Red Cross.
Third race-Monk Wayman, Pancharm,
Joe Shelby.
Fourth race Alpen. Florlzar, Eva Rice.
Fifth race-Dona Rita. Agitator, Trebor,
The times., 1899-12-25
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
a uoIiday missionary Meeting.

The Womans Foreign Missionary Society OF
the First Congregational Church, corner Tenth
and G Streets northwest win hold a holiday
missionary meeting next Tuesday, at IL O'Clock
a. m All are cordially invited, as business Of
imporlauce VIII be hroughL up toT discussion.
The times., 1899-12-25
A BATTLE OF THE GIANTS
The Struggle Between All-Wash
ingtOn and Baltimore Teams.
Some Famous Players on the Grid
iron to Take Part in the Contest
TOdny-The Opposing Forces Even
Iy Matched, But II Little Rusty
and Out of Practice at Present.

Every indication points to a battle royal
on the gGidiron at National Park this after
roon when the All Washington aud All
Baltimore teams line up for the final battle
of the football season in this city. The
many Waslingtonians interested in the
game viii have an opportunity Of seeing
some Of the giants Of the various college
teams il this game, for some of the best
Known football msu in the country will
play ON each of tha teams.
The famous Poes Of Prime ION viii have
two representatives on the Baltimore team
McFaIi2Ut Of YaJe and Henkle Of the Bal
timC- Medical College will also have places
On the team. Big "Cy' Cummings will
captain the Washingtonians and viii have
IS mis- assistants in the field DeSilver OF
Pennsylvania, Barnard of Harvard, Taussis
OF Cornell. Curtiss. Beard and Farquhar Of
Swarthmcre, ard a number Of other players
of lesser Lote.
Comparatively littIe preparation has been
made for The game in the way Of practice.
Some of the players were members OF local
teams during the season. but tine majority
Of them are coli@ge men and have been
in the city only since the closing OF their
universities.
The work Of perfecting the men in sig
HdIS ana team play mas not DeeH 'dIIleG
on TO great extent, therefore. and many
Irregularities may be expected on this
account. As the visitors are in about the
same condition the chances are even for
a good fight.
1t is not expected that the game that
will be put up will equal any of the col
lege games and it is probable that the
score will be high. Nevertheless it is eX-
pected that interest in the play Will be
maintained both for the spectators and the
players until the last half has been played
The last practice of the local team was
taken Saturday, when DeSilver Taussig.
Farquhar, and Beard appeared on the field
and went through several plays with the
other members of the team. learning the
signals and making suggestions for new
plays.
The lineup of the two teams was not
decided upon until late yesterday. and the
exact status of the Washington men when
they appear on the field is not yet known,
as the home team is provided with two
good men for every position except two,
it may be that all Of the men will be
played, one set being sent out in the first
half and the other going in for the second.
The probable lineup OF botn teams is as
follows:
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MIstIetoe, Wrenths.

Holly basam, AR, and other trees, and all
eyergreeus YOU need 10 decorate. cheap. Southern
Evergreen Company, ninth and Pa. ave. 1t
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srRFEr I1GuTINy

HIGH tide................1:O3 :O3 A. VI. and :i3 p N
Low tide..................7:jg 80 AN. and SAP Pm
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O1)e - UillleS
MONDAY, DECEMBER .. 1899.
The Weather Indicntions
TEMPERATURES.

Fair colder Monday. Tuesday, fair; high west
20 northwest winds, diminishing 10y Monday night
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Jesse Riggs Of Princeton.
The Baltimore team has been practicing
some since last Monday and Captain Poe
has made the best Of this time in teaching
the men as much as possible of the style Of
play in vogue at Princeton. All of the
members of the team have not been present
at these practice games. however, and they
are, as stated, on about the same basis as
the Washington players.
"Cy" Cummings, the captain and right
guard of The home team is one Of the best
known football players in this part of the
country. His work on the Georgetown
team this year was commented upon by
everyone, and he is regarded as one OF the
best guards Georgetown has ever had. He
is student in the medical school.
DeSilver Of Pennsylvania, the left tackle
is Washington boy. who has been a stu
dent in the medical department of the
Philadelphia institution of learning for the
past two years. He has played on the foot
ball team and is we'll known in the athletic
department for his feats of strength. Taus-
sig, of Cornell, is an old Washington High
School graduate and Will be remembered as
captain Of the prize company Of high school
cadets a few years ago.
He played football while here, with the
High School and c. a. G. teams and has
been identified with the sport ever since
he entered Cornell. Beard. Barnard. Cur
t5S, and Farquhar. the other out or town
college men on the team, are also we'll
known for their football ability. Beard
having played Oh several local teams
before he went to SwarthmOTe, and
Barnard being well known for his ability
as a guard while in the High School
Andree. the swift halfback OF the Gallaudet
team, will be in his old position on the All
Washington aggregation, unless something
unforeseen happens.
He made quite a reputation for himself
during the last football season aud is said
TO have brought victory to his team on
many a hard fought field. Boulay, Nc
Conville. and MCGOWAN, of the Y. NJ. c. A.
team, will play the tackle, center, and
guard. respectively, as they have done on
the Association team during the season.
These men are said to be the strongest
members of this team. and it is believed
that they will play their positions through
out the game
The Baltimore team will arrive In this
/ city over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
at 11:45 o'clock this morning in two spe-
cial cars attached to the regular il o'clock
/ express. They will be accompanied by
strong following from the Monumental
| City, and viii be taken to the Ebbitt
House promptly on their arrival where
they will be quartered throughout the day.
The teams Will lineup for battle at 3
/ O'Clock. and after the game Will attend
a banquet at the Ebbitt. Both teams will
/ occupy boxes at the Columbia Theatre this
/ evening as the guests of the house.
The times., 1899-12-25
,nnAN.S INVESTMENTS.

Lamps III today .5:52 p VI
Lamps ont tomorrow ..........-..6; GIG AN
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Tile SIN AND MOON

Lowest temperature 10 p. m...................3 %
Highest temperature, p. m-.......-...........o %
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TIDE TARLE-

New, ,................ I'd Fun .IGtb
First quarter. 9th Last quarter. 18th
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Loans Of $lO a@% on Is5is.s5 Ss%siT9sH %1e'

Wagons, etc, at lowest rates and on the day
you apply. We are leaning on the Building and
Loan Association plan, which makes the cost Of
carrying loans much Iess than you pay else
where and allows YOU 90 paw it o6 in ans sized
notes YOU desire. running from enc to- tEeigs
months You only pay for the use az money FOR
the length Of time you carry il. e you have
loan with some other company VIII paw i
of and advance YOU mere money So desired. Rates
cheerfully given and no cost 90 you unless lean
is made. Loans made anywhere in the District
CAN and eeg rates Front room. FIRST floor, sci
entifc American Building.
National Mortgage Loan { o
625 f Street n. ".
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PHASES OF THE MOON FOR DECEMBER.

sun rose......7:17 AN. sun sets........4:4 P.A
Neon rises. I2:I+ An Moon sets-.....-...-...
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Money TO Loan
on
Household Furniture, Pianos. .eLe.

III v1u are IN need OF money we desire % III
form v0u OF our new method We can secure ye1
a loan on an easy monthly payment plan, az less
cost Ilau ever before and below The rate q any
other company In the city You can pay Do fl.l
al anv time after the loan IS secured and lr VIII
only cost YOU for such time yeu have had the
money. Our business IS strictly private, and al
applications are treated coufdeuudlir. II ycu
have q loan with any other concern Won can Sc
cure a loan through % pas it and ger more
money ii desired IL viii pay you 10 c4l and see
us before going elsewhere. We are ready 40 any
and an times during Office h8urs 60 give lntorl1s-
rion concerning our business methods. anu ll1
will receive courteous treatment
CAPITAL LOAN GT ARANTEE CO.,
spl3-4 coz s.. y. W
WANTED-A loan OF 50 or $50. Address BOX
col. this office. de-i-5t
MONEY To LOAN at 3ls ass g. and Az per
cent in SUMS Of $1,000 to $1,000 en- ID. C.
real estate; pay OF and per cent mortgages
and begin anew. all transactions conducJed with
economical consideration for borrowers WV. Il
SAUNDERS 2 CO, Iios ST. NV iyl-rtem
MONEY TO LOAN on APPROVED COLLAT-
ERAL-N0 DELAY. CHARLES A. BAKER.
Rooms 40 and A. Netzerctt Building, mo i St
jel2-ti
MONEY loaned salaried people and retail mer-
chants upou their own names without So
cufity; easy payments. TOLMAN, Room As es-
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Room I. Warder Building.
Corner Ninth and f Streets $. ".
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-03

pot. The structure VIII be 4OxIOO feet,
and one of the most com plete business
houses there.-Ex.
Prof. r. G. Magaldi and his 2-vear-
old son have bsen missing from Gate.
vile, Texas, for two days. It is be.
lieved they were drowned as the buggy
and horse have been found in the river.
Elk.
Col. E. B. Smyth, a pioneer citizen
OF Mart, at one time member of the
legislature. and a member of the pen-
itentiary board under the Hoep ad min
istration. died very suddenly at that
place. Elk
Preparations are being for a two
days picnic and barbecue at Bal
lfnger on the 18th and 10Th of June.
the occasion being an exconfederate
reunion on the 18th and on the 29th Ia
cele brated the thirteenth anniversary
of the town.-Denison Herald.
While playing in the streets at
Gainesville few nights ago with a
party of small boys, Frank Bridoes
Q years of age, was run over by a de-.
livery wagon. The boys face was ont
through to the mouth and the chin
bone Decentralization Herald.
The Woodmen of the World 81.
Whites boro unveiled the monuments