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The evening times., 1899-03-25
TO CARRY ALASKAN MAIL.
The Postoifice Department Adver-
tises for Bids.

The Postmaster General has just issued
advertisements for a mail service in Alas
ka.
Sealed proposals will be received at the
contract office, Postofiee Department. until
D. M, April "a, next for carrying the
letter mail only on route No. 7S 109, from
Valdez, Alaska ION Prince William Sound,
by Copper Center (no pOstofice, at the
mouth of the Klutna Riyerl, Slahna (nO
office, at the confluence of the Slahna and
Upper Copper rivers), Telling (no office,
at the confluence of the Telling ard Upper
Tanana rivers, Seward tno office. at the
confluence OF the north and south forks Of
the Forty Mile River. and Eagle, to Circle,
Alaska, about 5S3 miles, and back, one
round trip month. from October !. 1889,
TO June 80, 1902 by schedule satisfactory
10 the department, not exceeding thirty
days running time each way during the
first year and twenty days each way there
after. and in close connection at Valdez
with mail steamer from and 10 Sitka
Bids must state the price per single trip
one way for weight OF mail not exceed
ing 100 pounds one way over the entire
route, and an additional price per single
trip one way for each additional 100 pounds
or fraction thereof one way over the entire
route. Payment is 10 be based upon the
weight of mail sent from Valdez through
TO Eagle and points beyond, like weight
10 be carried from Valdez 10 Intermediate
points between Valdez and Eagle, without
extra charge; and also upon the weight OF
mail sent from Eagle and points beyond
through 10 Valdez, like weight 10 be car
ried from intermediate points between
Eagle and Valdez TO Valdez without extra
charge No specific charge is 10 be made
for local mail carried between Circle and
intermediate points or between the sew
eral intermediate points, but the weight
of such mail from any one point is not 10
exceed twenty five pounds bond OF s3e,-
600 is required with each proposal.
The distances between the several points
are approximately as follows: Valdez to
Copper Centre 80 miles, TO Slahna 81 miles,
to Telling So miles, to Seward Sc miles,
to Eagle rs miles. to Circle $50 miles to-
tai 593 miles. The contractor for this
route will be required to provide himself
with relay stations at each OF the above
named points, and at such other points as
may be necessary. He must also provide
| such horses, dog teams, reindeer, drivers,
carriers. boats, supplies, and equipment of
| all kinds, as viii insure the regular per-
| formance of the service at all seasons OF
| the year. The decision on the bids viii be
announced about May /.
| Postofices will probably be established
| at the intermediate points on the route
! herein named. Some mail to and from
| Canadian offices is likely to be sent over
| this route via Eagle. The department is
advised by the War Department that the
| latter will send an expedition under COM
| mand of an army officer to open and es-
tablish military road from Valdez 10 Ea-
gle. via the points herein described such
| expedition to sail from Seattle for Valdez
| about April l.
The evening times., 1899-03-25
Wild Animals in England.
CFrom Chums.)

There are yet in existence several herds
of wild white cattle direct descendants it
is coniectured of an ancient native species
One is 10 be found at Lamphey Court, near
Tenby. and another in Charley Park. about
FIVE miles from UttoXeter. The Charley
herd consists of more than fifty head.
Each animal is a pure white, with the eX
ception of the ears, muzzle. hoofs, and tips
of horns. all of which are jet black, a
splendid contrast TO the general color of
the beasts. There is an old tradition that
whenever black calf is born it portends
a death in the Ferrers family. The origin
of this figment is not far TO seek. death
actually does occur in the circumstances;
the calf itself is killed, not. of course, in
the usual way, but with rifle. This sure
method of slaughtering has to be adopted
when it is necessary TO weed out. so TO
speak. some of the older animals, a few OF
which are shot every year.
That the Charley herd has during the
course of centuries-it dates back to when
some of its progenitors were removed from
the Needwood forest TO the Staffordshire
Park in the reign of Henry uI-becOme
quite accustomed TO its environment is
proved by an experiment made some years
ago The park is covered with rough grass
es, bushes. heather, and similar poor fare.
A portion of it was drained with the object
of producing a better food for the cattle.
This was duly achieved. but it was quickly
found that the richer herbage did not suit
the beasts so well as their old sustenance,
and accordingly the ground was allowed to
revert to it's original condition.
IL we do not possess any wild horses in
England. we have very near approach to
them in some of the ponies of the New
Forest These animals are not Indigenous.
like the red deer, but from their uniform
ity in size and appearance they are be-
lieyed to have common stock and ances-
try Certain it is, at all events, that many
of the ponies have run at large in the for
est for twenty years, and have never been
shod or even haltered save for occasional
marking And if you wanted to catch one
you would come to the conclusion that,
though they may not in strictness be wild
animals, they are quite wild enough.
But the most interesting instance
of wild animal colonization in England
| may be seen on the common on Leith Hill
| Fourteen or fifteen years ago some kan
The evening times., 1899-03-25
MARYLAND HAPPENINGS.

Commissions are being made out for a dozen
additional game wardens recommended by State
Game Warden Gilbert.
Governor Lowndes will be at Frostbure Tues
day TO introduce Rev. John p Chdvick former
chaplain of the Maine, who will lecture.
The contested will of the late Mrs Caro-
line Naudkin, of Perryvillc. was again nlaced
on trial before a jury late yesterday afternoon
II is stated that the Georges Creek and Cum
berland Railroad will be extended from Iona
coming to Barton, work to begin in few days
The date for the municipal primaries of Lau.
rel has been fixed for next Wednesday Mayor
Phelps is a candidate for another term. Charles
W. Darr is his opponent.
wild goose measuring seven feet from tip
TO tip and four and half feet from beak to
tail, shot Lnganore Creek, near Union
vile, Frederick county, by Vernon Barnes.
Rev Solomon German, the new preacher for
South River circuit, drove over muddy roads
distance OF thirty-eight miles, from Prince Fred
erick, Calvert county, to fill the pulpit at his
new station. He was twelve hours ON the road
Governor Lowndes appointed Edgar E. Burns
Justice of the peace for the Seventh district of
Baltimore county, vice 7. f. Pearce, deceased.
He accepted the resignation of John +. Breath
ard, justice of the peace for the Sixth district
of Wicomico county.
At meeting Of the directors of the proposed
bank at Woodsboro, Frederick county, it was
decided to increase the capital stock from s25 600
to $4,000. This is said TO be in consequence
of the fact that there such demand for the
stock that they were unable to satisfy interested
parties.
The explosion of large lamp in the hall
at Quill Den,'' the residence of Major James
Albert Clark, at Laurel, Thursday evening, set
fire to the staircase and the woodwork and fur
nishings Of the hail. and did considerable dam
age. Major Clark succeeded in extinguishing the
flames at the cost Of burns and ruined suit Of
clothes y{-s %ssifs -
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JEWISH CELEBRATION.
Feast of the Passover VIII He OBJ
served Tonight.

Tonight at sunset the JEWS Feast of the
Passover, which celebrates the exodus OF
the Jews from Egypt, will begin. The serv-
ices in the synagogues will be followed in
the homes by the 'Seder' service over the
Passover meal. In the house of the or
thodox Jews special dishes not used at
any other time are reserved for this occa-
sion, and before the festival begins a rig
orous search is made throughout the house
for leaven the use of which is forbidden
during the eight days of the celebration.
When the festival begins as it does this
year. on the Jewish Sabbath, the prepara-
tions of publication are made on Friday
In addition to the Matzoth or unleav-
ened bread, which is eaten in memory of
the hurried departure from Egypt. several
other articles symbolical in their signifi-
canoe are placed upon the table. In the
centre of the table are placed four cakes
of matzoth, and above them a shankbene
symbolcal of the paschal lamb, some bitter
herbs in memory of the bitter days of
bondage. An egg symbolzes the sacrificial
offerings of the Passover compound
which has the color of mortar and which
is prepared from apples, raisins, etc, is one
of the dishes served at the meal It is
used as a reminder of the mortar which
was made by the Jews in building the
treasure houses OF tnelr Egyptian oppreSS-
ors.
| Four small cups of wine are placed at
each plate. symbolizing the four express
sions in the Book of Exodus in which re-
| lief is promised-'I will redeem you,'' Il
will deliver you, Il will take you as a
people, and Il will liherate YOU In some
homes vacant place is left at the table
| known as the place of the Prophet Elijah,
the forerunner of the Messiah, and a cup
Of wine is drunk known as the prophet s
cup, the ceremony being symbolic of the
| hope in the ultimate fulfillment of the
| Messianic prophecies.
| The entire service is very impressive.
The opening question, why is this night
distinguished from all others? is asked
by the youngest member of the family.
and in response to head of the family mar
rates the bitter experiences of the Israel
ties in Egypt, the promises of relief and
the events connected with the departure.
Songs Of praise close the service Special
observance of the first two and last two
| days of the feast is made by the members
| of the orthodox synagogues. In the re-
formed congregations the special celebra-
| tions are held on the first and seventh
| days only.
The evening times., 1899-03-25
DIR. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription makes Weak
Women Strong and Sick
Women Well.
THE MUSIC AT ST. MARY's.
The Services of Holy Week to Re
Very Impressive.

Very Impressive.
The choir of st. Mary's Church. Fifth
Street northwest, between G and H Streets,
will render the following music tomorrow,
Palm Sunday:
High Mass at 1880
Asperges Me Domino ....-......... Theo La Hache
Hosanna Fiio David ................... .Gregorian
Sanctus and Benedictus ...............B. HANNA
0During the Blessing of the PALMS,
Mass i'll 4 (''Gloria" omitted) ......W. Kaliiwoda
ofertory: "Ad Tie Clamat Anima Nos
tra,' Opus AZ, No. l ....... .Mendeissohn- Cubing
OFirst Rendition)
Vesper service at T.
Psalms: Domino Ad Adjuvandum, Dixit
Domnus and Laudatc Doininum. .....H. Miilard
Magnificent ........................A. H. Rosewig
Ave Regina Baritone solo) ).............P. Ries
''S,abat Mater ........................G .Gregorian
(With Stations of the Cross.)
20 Saiutaris' (Soprano soio) .......... b. HANNA
''Tantum Ergo" (Alto solo and chorus), W. Berge
Laudate Dofninum ...............--....Gr .Gregorlan
The Tenebrae services which take place
at this church on Wednesday, Thursday,
and Friday evenings next (Hoiy Week at
7:30 will be particularly impressive. The
music, which is under the direction of Mr..
William Waldecker, the very efficient or
ganist and director of the choir, will be
OF a high order. A chorus of children has
been trained to chant the Psalms. The
nrSt LameDtajlO0 on one Oh each evenings
will be sung by Messrs Aloysius S. Fen
nell. Joseph A. Gauges and Frank A. Reb-
stock. respectively, and the third Lamen-
tation by q choir of selected male voices,
who will render capella, the three Lam
entations, opus ~, by I. G. Ed. Stehle,
organist of the Cathedral in st. Gallen,
one On each evening. In the arrangement
of these Lamentations the original Grego-
riRn Chant is maintained, but embeliished
with modern harmony, and by thus skill
fully blending the old with the new, a very
beautiful effect is obtained. This choir
will also chant the 'Miserere" and "Bene-
dictus'' The gentlemen constituting this
choir are the following excellent singers
First tenors, Messrs. Aloysius s. Fennell,
second tenors, Joseph A. Gauges Charles
second tenors, Joseph A. Ganges, Charles
P SWEET, and George Scharf; first bassos.
Messrs. Frank A Rebstock, ]. Frank
White, and Joseph A. Eckert; second
| bassos, Messrs. Taylor CroDin, Charles j.
Moore and Henry Nolda.
The evening times., 1899-03-25
TRACTION COMPANY SUED.

Francis Germuller Asks $4,000
Damages for Alleged Injuries.
A suit against the Capital Traction Com
pany was filed today by Francis Germuller
through his attorneys Messrs. Tallmadge
A. and Wilton ]. Lambert claiming the
sum of $40, 900 damages for injuries alleged
to have been received by the plaintiff on
the 9th day of January last.
The declaration alleges that upon the
day mentioned and at the intersection of
Seventh and Streets northwest the plain
tiff was about to alight from one of the de-
fendants cars when the car was suddenly
started and he was dragged and thrown
upon the ground, suffering a dislocation OF
the shoulder and other severe physical and
mental injuries. It,ifurther states that he
has been compelled to suffer great loss
from his business and expense for medical
attention to the extent of $3.50.
The evening times., 1899-03-25
OUR TRADE IN WEST AFRICA.
Growing Market. and America
Goods in Great Demand

Growing Market, and American
Goods in Great Demand.
Acting Consul Trice sends from Sierra
Leone, under date of January 26, 1899, cop
les of letters to commercial firms in the
United States, from which the following
information is taken:
''West Africa presents an excellent field
for the extension of American trade. Men
willing to give personal attention to the
diversified requirements of the coast are
needed. Trading here is not exactly like
trading in America. The British, continen-
tai, and native firms here might be induced
to deal more in American produce and
manufactures, and in this way benefit
would accrue to our exporters; but it would
be much more profitable to establish Amer
ican firms on the coast, capable of main
tanning supply adequate to the great de-
mand for United States goods. There is
one American firm in this city that has
done excellent service in the past, and to
it (Messrs. Yates & Porterfield, New York;
is due the credit of having created the
present demand; but the market is SO large
The evening times., 1899-03-25

that there is a good opening for others.
American goods are in demand all along
the coast. There is a growing realization
OF the need of line of steamers direct be-
tween the United States and the west coast
The advantages our country would realize
through such 4 medium of communication
can be seen at once, when il is noted that
scores of prominent native merchants visit
Europe annually, making trade alliances.
There is a demand for an extension OF
commerce with the United States and this
would be most effectively promoted, |
think. by the establishment of line of
steamers
The evening times., 1899-03-25
Numerous Petty Thefts.

Reports of theft received at Police Headquar-
tcrs yesterday would indicate that sneak thieves
are at work in the city, and while they are not
reaping harvest their depredations are annoying
10 the public and 10 the police. Augustus Stel-
low, OF S2I Missouri Avenue, reported that a black
overcoat valued at $40 and a pair of gloves
valued at 40 cents had been stolen from his
room. Jennie Sargent, of 4l3 Tenth Street north
west, reports that some one entered her house
and stole pocketbook containing $14 from
table in her roon G. Marks reports that about
10 o'clock last night there was stolen from in
front of his place of business, at 114s Seventh
Street northwest. a black beaver coat.
The evening times., 1899-03-25
DIVORCE WITH ALIMoNY.
Justice Cox Grants DEGREES of Sepa-
ration to Two Wives.

ration to Two Wives.
Justice Cox granted two petitions for di-
vorce today. In both instances the COM
plainant was the wife and, in addition TO
being granted legal separation from her
husband, was allowed alimony.
Cordelia Leftwich, filed a petition for
divorce on December %, 1897, and the de-
cree in her favor stipulates that her for
mer husband. Sidney Leftwich, shall pay
her alimony in the sum of s12 per month.
She was also given the custody of her
children.
Juliet Herbert was granted divorce from
her husband, James Herbert and was CIV
en- the custody OF her infant child. Violet
Herbert The court decreed that her for
mer husband shall pay her permanent ali
mony in the sum of $45 per month.
The evening times., 1899-03-25

garoos broke away from their confinement
at Wootton House ard took up their abode
on the hill They liked their new quarters
so we'll that they have remained there
ever since, increasing and multiplying till
there is now a respectable colony of these
marsupials. After this one may expect
anything, notwithstanding our climate and
the tentacles which great cities are con-
stantfy throwing out into the fair coun-
try. Would not the bison be able TO get
sufficient exercise TO keep his liver in or
der on Salisbury Plain or in the Derby
shire highlands?
The evening times., 1899-03-25
!" STOP THIEF!"

It is an old trick among the light
fingered fraternity to divert attention
from themselves by raising the cry OF
stop thief" and so putting the public
on false scent.
There is a certain kind of advertiser
who is expert in similar methods. One
of his tricks is to tell women that it's
revolving to write to man III con-
sultation about disease. women
should write to a woman" The remain
der of the advertisement invites women
to write for advice, and is carefully
worded to convey the idea that the adj
vice offered is that of physician. But
a close examination shows that there is
no physicians advice offered and the
whole clamor of +'write to woman
is raised to divert attention from the tact
that the woman offering advice is not
doctor, and therefore not competent to
give medical advice:
For the advice of an unqualified
woman Is just as dangerous as the
advice of an unqualified man.
Women who are sick can obtain medi-
cal advice free by letter, by consulting DIR.
r. v. Pierce, chief consulting physician
of the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical In
stitute, Buffalo, N. Y. As an expert III
the treatment and cure of female dis
eases Dr. Pierce takes the highest rank.
In over thirty years experience he has
treated million women and of that
great number ninety eight per cent. have
been perfectly and permanently cured.
Each letter is held as private and its con-
tents guarded as a sacred confidence.
The evening times., 1899-03-25

I have been afflicted with rheumatism for four
teen years. and nothinz seemed 10 give any relief
was able TO be around IL the time but constantly
suffering / had tried everything l could hear Of
and at last was told I, try Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, which / did. and Immediately re-
leved and in a short time cured I am happy %
say that it has not since returned.-Josh Edgar
Germantown, Cal. For sale by Henry Evans
Wholesale and Retail Druggist, s3s Street north
west; Connecticut Avenue and Street north
west, and 1928 Maryland Avenue northeast
The evening times., 1899-03-25
RHEUMATISM CURED

BY using DIR. Blake's Rheumatic. Cout and Sci
atica Elixir. A Sovereign Remedy soc ACKEK
4 AFFLECK, Pharmacists, 1l29 Pa. ave. and al
druggists. mh2j-ti
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Is. Kanl, Sons &CO.|
ALWAYS the best OF everything at
the least money.
The Busy Corner.
Open Late Tonight.
Keeping
R|ISv

is the only sure cure for a large
business. and to effect such re-
suits requires push. We are al
WAYS in that class. We don't re-
main open later than usual on
Saturday night just because its
pleasure TO us; we do it strictly
for business. Good things which
require very little force TO sell
them will be sold from 6 o'clock
until closing time at these prices:
Mems Silk bosom Shirts, assorted 3QC
patterns, tonight .-................... JJ
Mems Muslin Night Robes, 50 00C
inches in length and width, tonight LII
IL
quality, tonight. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
China Tea Cups and Saucers. good 95C
quality, IL pieces tonight. ........... LJ
Two-quart Tea Kettles, made of 0C
heavy tin, tonight ..-.-.-..............-J
Easter Flower Vases cup patterns. OC
tonight OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. y
Large sofa cushions made with dou- 10C
bic ruffes. Tonight. ght...............LJ IL
Tinsel effect cushion covers. To- &C
nighi. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Photo frames in white green ma 10C
hogany with brass corners. Tonight. =. j
Three cakes of fine toilet soap. as 1nc
sorted odors. Tonight. fU
fellows swans down face powder. 1nc
white and tiesh. Tonight. tU
Fehrs fine talcum powder for the inc
Ribbon Ends of every quality. COL 11C
or, and pattern-fne goods-tonight III
yards long. net scarfs and fine, 1cC
silk Windsors, new coroling- g-tonight. .lU
Mems Half Hose, full seamless &C
al sizes-tonight.. t..................... j
c:D.N,os,ss, styiss Of chtldPen's White Null 39c
Children's all-wool, lightweight
Reefers-red. navy, cardinal, and nor
greeh-tonlght. .................JO 10
Combination color stamped laun- 3Ec
dry bag, size 24x32-tonight ~
l6-inch fringed linen napkins 9I/C
tonlBnt Observation-Disclosures. -
Extra large and full bleached Jac- or
guard towels-tonight. ht...0N o
Check and plaid linen glass tow A2AC
eling-tOnight. 4NN
Fine English bristle tooth brushes. f0c
z5c and l5c-tonight..... IU
Assorted lot OF silk parasols. in coIors
and black-plain and fancy trim nor
med-tonIght.-. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 10
Shell Hair Pins, / dozen in a box. 1r
Tonight OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. j
Blackhead Toilet Pins. Per box to- 1C
hlsht OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ............ U
All sizes in Nickel Safety Pins. 1T/c
Per card tonight 10
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Walters Toothache Wax.

Instant cure. Price, 10c. All druggists. Ask
Tor and insist on Walters. Sure relief. te23-3me
The evening times., 1899-03-25

Foods Ferment and Indigestion foy-
lows las sure as night follows the dav. Natmc
mas sopphed in the pineapple wonderful sup
ply of vegetable pepsin DIR Won stpn's pinp
apple Tablets contain all the elements in a nnre
harmless vegetable compound that heal an forms
al stomach disorders in quick time Make Won
IS cents. Sold by f. : Williams 9th and r s,s
Edmonds Williams, Sd and Penn. aye.~so
The evening times., 1899-03-25
OPEN LATE TONIGHT.
s. KANN, SONS & CO.
9Th and Market Space.
Gums Of Great Velocity.

Rear Admiral O'Neill. Chief of the Ord
nance Bureau, says the new 6-inch gun
being made at the Washington gun factory
Tor use on monitors and battleships is ex-
pected to show a velocity of 8. 600 feet a
second. The new 3-inch gun will be rifled
aiInost Immediately. The assembling and
Pnlsnlhg OF the nrst OF the new type 4-inch
gun is progressing.
The evening times., 1899-03-25

The tradesmen who print programmes
for the Bijou have been obliged to make
constant calls upon the trays that hold
their large type in setting up records for
next weeks bill at that house. The series
CT performances there will be contributed
by Billy Clifford and Maud Huth, farcical
stars; Sam j. Adams. monologuist; En-
mons, Emmerson and Emmons, a sketch
trio; Gertie ellison. the gushing ser o.
comic; Williams and Adams, laugh-pro-
vokers: the Livingston family acrobats
and May Hoey, vocalist.