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The evening times., 1899-12-21
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The first official order received at the
war Department from Governor General
WOOD OF Cuba related to the deaths in
Cuba. The report announced the death of
William Hays. troop K. Tenth Cavalry. at
Puerto Poche. December 19, of remittent
Wood. Commanding"
The evening times., 1899-12-21
YOUNG WILLIAMS WILL LIVE.

Wound of the Would Be Suicide Not
n Dangerous One.
The condition of Russell Williams, the
young Bai.imorean who attempted suicide
by shooting himself in the Capital Grounds
last evening, was today reported TO be much
improved and his recovery is confidently
expected.
Haswell Williams, brother of the
would-be suicide, arrived il the city last
night and visited the patient at the hospital.
Mr.. Williams could ascribe NO reason for
the rash deed of his brother.
The evening times., 1899-12-21

National Theatre-Jsmes h. Hackett in "Ru
p,rt Of Hentzau;" evening.
Grand Opera House-- yaudeyiile; afternoon and
e. ening.
Academy OF Music-Johistone Bennett in "a
r. male Drumcr;" evening.
Kernan's Lyceum-"A Social Maid Company,
a. ternoon and evening.
The evening times., 1899-12-21
Lodge Omcer. Elected.

Mount Olive Lodge, No. 1888, C. U. o. of o.
F., at its last meeting elected the following Of
fcers: DIR. A. W. Tancil. treasurer; W. II. Judd
Mslvin, per. secretary; Thomas II. Wright advo-
cate; William II. Marshall, chaplain; r. X. Wash
ington, n c.; A. S. Pinkett, U. c.: William T.
Thomas, Z. s.: Jos. II. Lee, p. n. c.: James
Langhorne, n. F.; Robert Normen, P. n. F., and
A. ID. Coleman. warden.
The evening times., 1899-12-21
Chicken Thieves Active.

Chicken thieves said to be operating in
Montgomery county. Nd. Mr.. J. T. Difendorf
requested the local police last night to look
out for seventy-fvc fowls which were stolen from
his farm, Tskoma. Tuesday night. The COM
plainsnt stated that many such losses were
ported by the farmers about Rockville within the
past month.
The evening times., 1899-12-21
Chapel Held for Trial.

John Chapel the driver and collector of the
Merchants Parcel and Delivery Company, who
arrested yesterday on the complaint of his
employer. John $ Newbold. charged with having
appropriated TO his own Use several sums of
money belonging 10 the company, today
held by Judge Scott, in $500 bonds for the grand
The evening times., 1899-12-21
WAITED FOR THE CARS TO STOP.
Charles HOf Tried to Board Eight,
and Then Made a COmplaiut.

The attention of the Commissioners has
been directed to the practice of the en-
ployes OF the Metropolitan Railway Com
pany in refusing to stop their cars when
sfgnaled. Charles Hof, of 1926 Seventh
Street northeast, makes the complaint. Mr..
Hof states that he stood at the corner of
Ninth Street and New York Avenue north
west, and signaled eight cars before he was
able to secure passage to his destination at
the General Land Office
The letter was referred to the Superin--
tendent Of Police who reported that on the
morning Of which Mr.. Hof complains there
was tfe-up on the road and the cars
were delayed SO long that it was necessary
to run them straight through to make up
the schedule and keep up continuous serv
ice.
The evening times., 1899-12-21

Albert Fields and Susie Connor. William T. Cole
and Emma Ellis. W. II. Spicer Remington, Va,
Charles L. Cintley, Newport News. and Eva s
Wheeler. Charlottesville. Va. Charles Vincent
Hume. Madison. Va. and Lizzie Leila Kilby, Of
Oracle Fox, both of Bailey's Gross Roads, John
O'Toolc and Bridget Walsh. Frank A. Turner
and Mary L. Johnson. W. \. McClntock, Of Bal
timore, and Minnie c. Sweeney. Nelson ".
Rhone and Bette S. Browne. Lewis Smith and
Ella Hutchinson.
The evening times., 1899-12-21
t. F. whaIen. n Grocer. Arre.ted.

Bond in the sum of $500 was furnished last night
by T. F. Whalen, the grocer. who was arrested
yesterday afternoon by Detectives Miller and
Peck, charged with receiving stolen property
The charge against Whalen grew out Of his alleged
action in receiving quantity of meat and tub
Of lard from Jules Shields, negro who is now
confined at the District Jail The police claim
the defendant was aware that the goods were
stolen.
The evening times., 1899-12-21
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
A Teachers, Meeting.

There vii be teachers meeting this evening
at o'clock at the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church. followed by the mid week meeting,
which occasion the text: ''Unfailing Promises"
II Corinthians l:20, Will be the subject Of a short
The evening times., 1899-12-21
Christina. display on Fire.

fire in the show windows Of House & Herr.
mann, corner Seventh and l streets northwest,
yesterday afternoon resulted in loss estimated at
Sl0o The blaze, which destroyed much Of the
Christmas display, caused by line electric
wire, located beneath the flooring of the window.
The evening times., 1899-12-21
0be Guenine Gin,ed
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2I, 1893.
The weather Indication..

For the District of Columbia, New England.
Eastern New York, New Jersey, Eastern Pennsyl-
vania, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia-Fair
tonight and Friday: light variable winds.
The evening times., 1899-12-21
TENPFRATIIRE
THE SIN AND MOON.

Temperature at l p. m........................50 so
Lowest temperature, 10 p. m-................3s 81
Highest temperature, p. m-.-............-....4 .4e
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Printer. Elect Omcer..

At a meeting of Government Printing Of
fee Council, Nc. 211, National Union, the fol-
lowing officers elected for the ensuing year
President James W. Hughes; vice president, T.
A. Bynum; speaker, D. v. Chisholm; secretary,
Joseph Dierken; financial secretary, Charles H.
Leeds; treasurer, George A. Whitford; chaplain,
Isaac c. Haas; usher. Adolph F. LeBufe; SER
geant at arms, H. j. Redfeld; doorkeeper, A. P.
Beatty; trustees, A. B. Proctor, H. v. Bisbee,
and John 7. Callaghan; delegates to cabinet. F..
A. Hall, James W. Hughes. T. A. Bynum, Charles
T. Hendler; delegate TO immediate relief associa-
tion, T. NJ. Ring, and delegates to the assembly.
c. N. Robinson, F. A. Hall, J. F. Grant, and
James ". Hughes.
The evening times., 1899-12-21
ToDAY's AMUsEMENTs.

amps lit To-Day -..--..-------...--.....o ..o:oo "a
amps out tomorrow. row....................6:2 .6:25 A. N
The evening times., 1899-12-21

The irritation in the throat which feeds
cough is firmly quieted by the simple scent
Deans mentholated drops
The evening times., 1899-12-21
STREET LIGHTING.

Low tide. .5:12 AN. and $50 T. VI
High tide. IL :03 N. and II :0s Pm
The evening times., 1899-12-21

Everybody likes Diamond"
Beer, brewed by the National
Capital Brewing Co., because it's
pure, old, and delightful in flavor.
Sold in all first-class establish
ments. Call for Diamond"
The evening times., 1899-12-21
Final Toy Bargaining!

The crisis of toy selling has about
due In the next days before old Knge
hnal preparations The closing hours will equal
emergency Although heavily stocked
every shelf and counter Remember
men as large the and in addition this
partmen the third floor larger examples of
newlvcut prices
The evening times., 1899-12-21
PHASES OF THE MOON FOR DECEMBER

Sun rose.......5:l6 AN. Sun sets. P.N
Noon rises. .9:2i Pm. Noon sets..-.......-..,
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Supplying Xmas Candy!

Our project from the first department that
would meet the requirements of the general of this
went about it in the successful wayboug quantity
cost The plan being give twice good
half much price Our speciaties grades
worth 4Octhat retail at 19c
that we can retail at 12c pound OF the 19c kind
halfhundred varieties mostly delicious chocolates
offer hundred
the ingredients and toosomess absolutely unequaed
ties purchasing in unusual amounts obtain liberal
The evening times., 1899-12-21

Each Of the four headliners whose names
adorn the notable bill promised for the
coming week at the Grand has been seen
at that theatre before and each proved the
sensation of the entertainment in which he
was or they were concerned. The 'Streat-
or" Zouaves, for example, created minia-
ture spring of enthusiasm here with their
drill, while Mr.. and Mrs Perkins d. Fish
er's rendering of Ezra Kendall's sketch,
THE Half Way House." caused a deal of
comment. Then, Maude Courtenay's med
ley of 'the old songs scored an unqualified
hit only few months ago at the Burke &
Chase resort, and Prince X. O'Kabe's I'm
perial' Japanese Troupe was among the
first OF the bookings to call attention to the
Grand. These acts form the nucleus of a
programme programme that
must have cost its arrangers a pretty PEN
n.y.
The evening times., 1899-12-21
TIDE TABLE.

New .........-.......2d Full 10th
Firs. quarter 9th Last quarter. .2Ith
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sI.eo to baltimore and Return vi.

Saturday and Sunday. December % and "a.
The evening times., 1899-12-21
The Congregational Club Entertain,

The Congregational Club Entertains.
Fifty guests entertained at banquet by
the Congregational Club. in the First Congrega-
tional Church last night, the occasion being the
celebration Of 'Forefathers' Day." The speakers
replying to the after dinner toasts were II. Clay
Evans, Commissioner Of Pensions; NJ. Z. Gates.
former president Of Amherst College; Mr. Justice
David J. Brewer, and Henry Litchfeld West.
feature Of the after dinner entertainment the
musical numbers. DeKoven's version Of Kiplings
.'Recessionar' as rendered by J. Walter Hum.
phrey was especially well received. The others
taking part in this feature of the programme
were Prof J. W. Bischon, Miss Edna Scott Smith,
Mrs. Hattie Meade Smith, and Douglass Miller.
Charged with FaIse Pretenses.
At the request Of Sheriff Shea, of Prince George
county, Nd, Robert n. Parkinson, salesman,
living at 9l3 II Street northwest, was arrested
yesterday afternoon by Detectives Boyd and
Horne. charged with false pretenses Last night
the prisoner was surrendered to the Maryland
officer, who Immediately left the city for Marlboro
to lodge the man in Jail. 1t is charged that
Parkinson visited the grocery store Of Gore &
Payne. located in Prince George county, and
presented drzf. for s35. He was accommodated
It being supposed that Parkinson represented the
Standard Oil Company. Parkinson left the next
day and came to this city. Later the draft was
discovered to be worthless, 1t ia said and Sheriff
Shea visited Washington and secured the arrest Of
the man.
The evening times., 1899-12-21

Over at Gilmore's Auditorium, in Phila-
delphia, the authorized moving pictures
of the recent Jeffries- -Sharkey fight are
drawing crowded houses. So profitable has
that engagement been. in fact that only
the positive announcement that the views
will be shown Christmas week at Conven-
tion Hall here has persuaded the manage
ment to order thc.r removal on Sunday.
The Auditorium has been frequented. not
only by sporting men who were anxious to
verify their claims as to the right and
wrong of Referee Siler's decision, but by
a fashionable thrOng attracted by the now
city of the spectacle and the uniquity of
its presentment. The local exhibition
probably will draw both classes, also. and
there is little likelihood that business will
be decreased.
The evening times., 1899-12-21

Theatregoers who witness Robert Man.
tells presentation of THE Dagger and the
Cross next week at the Lafayette may be
interested in knowing that the shape of the
weapon mentioned was not devised origi-
naliy for the protection Of the hand as is
pcpularly supposed. In the prime age of
the dagger, it was used very rarely for du
els or other ARRAYS in which the cross piece
might have proved of service. When bel
ligerents resorted to steel either the ra-
pier or the sword was most in vogue For
merly there was a religious significance IN
the likeness between dagger and cross and
upon this Joseph Hatton played in writing
the novel the dramatization Of which now
serves Mr. Mantell. The offering, by the
way, is said to be a distinct success and
should draw well here
The evening times., 1899-12-21
THINGS THEATRICAL.

Sir Henry Irving begins his local engage
ment on next Monday evening. Until the
following Friday his bill will be Sardou's
'Robespierre." On that night The Mer-
chant OF Venice" is to be done, while Sat-
urday evening is to be given over to
Waterloo and 1.-THE Bells" At the
Saturday matinee Ellen Terry is to ap-
pear in Nance Oldfeid' and THE Amber
Heart" These plays comprise the entire
list of those picked out for Sir Henry's
American tour.
The evening times., 1899-12-21

The fact that David Be,asco has express
ed not the slightest desire to alter the title
OF the comedy which is to have its premiere
on Monday at the Columbia Theatre is
taken to indicate that the nam hides some
point of more than ordinary wit. The cog
nomen. Naughty Anthony" seems to be a
trifie misleading as to the character of
the entertainment. Those in Mr.. Belasco's
confidence avow that, the Naughty" not
withstanding, this most recent product con-
tains neither double meanings nor sugges-
tive situations. In BRIEF 1t is said to be
wholesome American play. interpreted by
a really remarkable cast. This cost will in
clude William Elton, Frank worthing, w.
J. lie Moyne, Claude Gillingwater. Blanche
Bates, Olive Redpath. and other notable
people.
The evening times., 1899-12-21

LOT comprises fine Water Mink Sets
with fiat muf and satin lined collars
They are beautifully made, and CT no
actually ,ssm fgr worth $500. You get NI.N
The evening times., 1899-12-21

LOT comprises Children's finest i'm
ported Turkish Angora Sets, with extra
fiat muffs and purse attach G1 an
ment. Furs in this lot are ~ Nv
worth $500. You get them for p6s ~
The evening times., 1899-12-21

Those who recall the mastery perform
ance of lei Gran Galeoto" given here
month ago by John Blair and his asso-
ciates will rejoice at learning that the
young actor has announced another spe-
cial matinee for tomorrow at the National.
Ties" will be the play produced and the
cast employed will include, besides Mr.
Blair. Florence Kahn. p. Augustus Ander-
son. and others. Seats are selling at San
ders & Stayman's r - g..
The evening times., 1899-12-21

AL Reeves, the banjoist and joker: Inez
Mecusker prima donna; Hendrix and Pres
colt, buck and wing dancers; William and
Leland. California comedians; Fannie
Fern Thatcher, vocalist: Celeste and Bay
lis, soubrettes; the Griffin Sisters, serio-
comics; George Titchner and Larry Cheat
ham. mirth- makers, and THE Espanola
Male Quartette" will be distributed through
the minstrel, vaudeville. and extravagan-
zaic portions of the bill contributed next
week at Kernan's by AL Reeves Double
Company. The organization is well known
here for the excellence of its earlier efforts
and there can be little doubt that the busi-
ness of the engagement will be large. Dali
ly matinees are to be given, as usual.
The evening times., 1899-12-21

We have gathered together big line OF
interesting games. and the values in ev-
cry instance are much greater than the
price. Among them are the game of Robin
Hood. Buffalo Bill, Fighting in Soudan,
F1ghting in lndia-a game exactly like
parcheesi-Jack the Giant Killer. NJ
Golf Happy Hoppers. and Santa vi
The evening times., 1899-12-21

Wood hook and ladder. with three n
long ladders. every part solidly N II
made. Tomorrow, reduced to ... 1O
Shoot the Chute. the toy that ~ nf
SETS the children wild with de- W
light Tomorrow, reduced to-. " sOS
Driving team. wonderful me- nnI
chanical toy, substantially made. KQ(
Tomorrow. reduced TO ~
Folding iron board. worth triple N
tomorrow. reduced to O ~
The evening times., 1899-12-21

Commencing with next Tuesday and con-
tinuing at the Columbia Theatre for four
Tuesday afternoons subsequently, Burton
Holmes. the successor of John L. Stoddard
will give illustrated accounts OF his travels.
The topics taken up are Manila Japan
Revisited" Round About Paris" THE
Grand Canyon of Arizona and "Moki
Land" The views shown, in the main.
were photographed by Mr.. Holmes himself,
the exceptions being moving pictures pro-
cured through special arrangement. The
discourses promise to be both interesting
and instructive. They should be weil-at-
tended.
The evening times., 1899-12-21

LOT comprises fine Grey Lynx Fox
SITS. with fiat muff and collar to match
ribbon aIs 1ssy aagaS ,5lmmsd in fine OQC
H.69-you get them at. w
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-11
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
TACOMA, WASHINGTON, Ger. ,, 1899.
WI V, IOVV' To TIE PEOPLE Or ALASKA:-

To TIE PEOPLE Or ALAsKA:-
 We desire to state, and only ask an investigation to prove the truthfulness of our asser- tion; that we carry the largest and most varied stock of goods, for House, Hotel, Restaurant, Steasmhip, Saloon, Hall, Public Buildings and Office fur nishings to be found under one roof on the Pacific Coast; consisting of all grades of Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, Mattings, Floor Oil Cloth, Linoleum, in Plain, Figured, and the Celebrated h. laid that will last lifetime; Draperies, Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Cur tain Poles, and Fixtures, Fringes etc. Heating Stoves, Cook Stoves, and Steel Ranges for House, Hotel or Steamship; Tin ware, Agate ware, Granite ware; all kinds of Cooking utensils, Crockery, including the celebrated roll rim hotel goods, China, glassware, both domestic and foreign; also line of Cut Glass Every thing to fit out bar; All kinds of Table Cutlery, and Silver hollow ware; Lamps of every description, and all fixtures for the same. Clothes wringers, Ice Cream freezers, Clocks, and everything required in these lines. Also Blankets of all grades, Comforters, Sheets, pillow Slips, Table Linens, Nap kins, and Towels of all grades. In fact we can take any grade of private House or Hotel of any size, and furnish the same complete in every detail from our average stock on short notice, and will guarantee to give more value for the money than any other house on the Pa cifc Coast. We lately furnished the Steamship Victorian of the North American Mail Steamship Line, com plete with everything, except the Life Preservers and Piano, and we ask anin- spection of this work.
 If the People of Alaska would con suit their own interests, they would surely come and see us. No firm on the Coast has better reputation for careful packing of goods than our selves, and rates of freight will be guar anteed to be as low or lower than from any other point on the Coast in the United States.
 Respectfully,
 HOLMES & BULL FURNITURE CO.
 No. 923 8c 925 K Street,
 Tacoma, Washington. P.S. We occupy 5O,OO0 feet of floor space in our show rooms.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-11
DIED.

At Douglas City, Alaska, October 4th, 1899, Horace F. D. Smith, of London, England, aged B years.
 Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 9th, 1899, at 1:3O o'clock p. m., at the Congregational church, Douglas City, and were conducted by Rev. H, Hammond Cole.
 The interment took place at the Ju- neau cemetery. The Masons of Doug las Island assumed general charge of the funeral ceremonies and conducted the services at the grave which were in part that provided by the Masonic rit- ual
 The deceased had been on Douglas Island between one and two months and during that time made many friends. He attended the meetings of the Masonic Club in this city, and his untimely death is mourned by all who knew him.
 He leaves wife and other relatives in London, England
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-11
Lost His Shoe.

Willis Thorp, of Seattle, but former ly of Juneau, passed through the coun- try last week on his way home from Dawson. Capt. Martin of the Lone Fisherman and MT. Thorp are old friends and knew each other we'll in the earlier days in Alaska,
 The News man found the Captain in talkative mood the other day. This is unusual, for he generally closes up as tight as a scared clam when the newsgatherer is around.
 "Oh yes, know Thorp of old. We have had some experiences together. was jrst thinkingof trip he made with me some years ago."
 "Was you ever real seasick?" asked Capt, Martin.
 Being assured that we never were, he said we could hardly appreciate what he was going to tell.
 "Wel, it is like this. Willis was passenger on a small boat l was run ming in Alaska waters and one day we encountered a very severe storm. The little craft rolled and tumbled all day and all night and the next morning l went to see how my friend Thorp was getting along. 1 took some herring and other good sea sickness medicine along. I opened the door, and as he opened his eyes, he leaned his head out of the bunk and exclaimed o.o-p, as he tried to bring up something through his stomach that was appar- ently fastened down close to his feet. O-o-p, he went again and then l offered him something to eat He ordered me out of the room, but l persisted in wanting him to get up and eat some herring. He reached for something, and made for the door, and as 1 step ped through it onto the deck he threw his shoe at me and yelled, get out of here. you -. The shoe passed out through the door into the water from which it was never recov- cred. It was the only time l remem- Der of ever seeing Willis real angry. Of course he got over it, but somehow he never wanted to be joked about the loss of his shoe!
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-11

Mrs. Hoyt, the charming wife of the contractor, was across the channel Sat urday.
 A new line of Pipes and Tobacco at the Pioneer Fruit Store. D. J. Mink, prop.
 Stove pipes and tin chimneys put up on short notice by Wortman and Feusi, Front street.
 David J. Mink and Frank Vestal went to the bar duck hunting the first of the week.
 For sale at the Douglas City Phar. macy, the celebrated Paul E. Wrt Fountain Pen.
 Plenty of nuggets on hand. Now is your chance to have your neck chains and bracelets made at Jos. SchelPs.
 w. E. Aldridge and W. H. McBlain, as good pair as ever came to Alaska, called on the News last Saturday eve ming.
 Did it ever occur to you that we do business in business like manner. The Alaska Meat Market is one of our 10 large markets.
 Rev. Jordan, of Skagway, who is con- ducting revival services at the Friends church in this city, called at the News office last week.
 The revival services at the Friends church will continue this week. Stoves have been put up in the church and it is now very comfortable.
 Word has come to Mir. L. s. Keeton from his firm to rush out the Hams, Bacon and Lard, as they have 30 tons ready with consignment of 70 car loads.
 MT. James Quilter, formerly deputy U. S. marshal, at Seattle, came down from the Porcupine last week. He is interested in the Danforth claims and will no doubt come out with sack the next season.
 A grand ball for the benefit of the fire department will be given at Oh mans hall next Friday evening. First class music has been engaged and this is an opportunity to help worthy cause and at the same time enjoy an evening of pleasure.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-11
Tacoma Waking Up.

The Tacoma Chamber of Commerce is wakingu up. 1t sent Mir. Frank B. Woodruff, one of the brightest men in that city, to attend the Juneau conVen- ton. MT. Woodruff was seen by a News man and stated that Tacoma de- sired an increase of the Alaska trade, and thought it was entitled to it. We think so too. and such "lightning strlk- CTS" as sending men up here to look af- ter the matter will do that city much good. Tacoma has the senator and a representative in Congress and to them we must look for assistance. twill be we'll for Alaskans to stand in with Ia coma.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-11
Gone Flui.

A Miners Union was organized in this city few weeks ago The Tread we'll people have list of all the mem bers and are quietly discharging them. The last to go are Wm. Stiles, J. E. livery, Fred Boynton and T. F, Taylor. About forty men in all will lose their jobs.
 The fact is that the men employed at TreadwelI are splendidly treated. They have no grievance and at present a union is unnecessary. The superintend- ent, MT. Corbus, is kind hearted, gen erous gentleman, who can be depended on to do right by his employees.