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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-29
LOCATED IN NEW YORK.
A Warrington Colored Boy Found by
n Gerry Society Agent.

A Washington COlored Boy Found by
Gerry Society Agent.
NEW YORK, June 2s.-William Haw-
kins. a negro whitewasher OF Washington,
d. c.. wrote a letter to the Gerry So
ciety a week ago asking the society s
agents to look out for his ten-year- -oid
son Frank, whom he understood was
somewhere in this city and whom he had
not seen in FIVE years.
Agent Fogarty was detailed to look for
the boy and tonight arrested him in the
yard of n tenement house at 225 west
Thirtieth Street The boy had been liv-
ing in the yard for the last three months.
Agent Fogarty took the boy to the rooms
of the Gerry Society. On the way the
boy said he left his home five years ago
with Mary Burke, colored, of 225 West
Twenty seventh Street, and that she had
taken him all over the South. She brought
him here three months ago. he said, and
turned him adrift.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-29
A LONE TRAIN ROBBERS WORK.


Pullman Passengers nnd Conductors
Held Up In Nebraska.
LINCOLN, Neb. June 2S.-pullman car
Messengers and the two conductors Of the
St. Louis Pacific Coast express on the
Burlington were held up by lone train
robber early this morning near the town Of
Bradshaw. sixty miles west OF Lincoln
The highwayman secured about $500 Con-
ductor Green says the sleeping cars were
all well filed. but the robber stopped but
few seconds in them.
The Pullman car conductor said the man
was nervous but very determined. He was
evidently novice. The Pullman conduct
or finally managed to pull the bell cord.
and as the train slowed up the robber ran
to a door. jumped off and fled. Word was
sent to Lincoln and special train with
detectives and bloodhounds left for the
scene at 4 o'clock and have been securing
the country during the day thus far with
ont SUCCESS
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-29
A STATE TICKET NAMED.
Alabama Republican Executive Coz
nittee Makes Nominations.

Alabama Republican Executive Com
mIttee Makes Nominations.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. June 2s.-The State
Republican Executive Committee, OF which
William Vaughan is chairman and which Is
recognized at Philadelphia. met here to-
day and out OF twenty-nine members twen-
ty-two were present A State ticket was
put out as follows: For Governor, John
A Steele of Colbert County; for Secre-
tary of State. John Porter; for Attorney
General, Charles ID. Alexander; for State
Treasurer, p. NJ. Long: for State Auditor.
J. C. Swami; for State Superintendent Of
Education, J. J. Abercrombie: for Com
missioner of Agriculture, J. B. Shields.
campaign committee will be named
by Chairman Vaughan and an active cam
paign will be made in this State Inas-
much as many people opposed to the
whisky dispensary are afraid the Demo-
Gratis favor such 4 system. many votes for
tho Republican ticket are anticipated.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-29
SPECIAL NoTICE.-EXEcUTIvE OFFICE
CQNAiISSIAA-ERs

SPECIAL NoTICE.-EXEcUTIvE OFFICE
COMMISSIONERS OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA, Washington, June 25, 1900.
The citizens Of the District OF Columbia are
invited to attend a meeting to BE- he'd in
the National Rifles Armory, on G St:eet,
between Ninth and Tenth Streets north
west, at O'CLOCK. on the evening CT
FRIDAY. the 18th INSTANT. for the pur-
pose OF effecting an organization to arrange
for the entertainment Of the delegates to
the annual encampment Of the Union Vet
eran Union. which Is to be held in Wash
ington from the I'd to the 5th OF next Octo-
ber. Commissioner Henry B. F. Mcfarland
will preside at the meeting. HENRY B. F.
MCFARLAND. JOHN W. ROSS. Lam
SING II. BEACH Commissioners of tie
District Of Columbia je26-4t
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GLORIOUS NEWS

Comes from DR.. D. b. Cargile. of Washita, l. r.
lie writes: electric Bitters has cured Mrs.
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It's the supreme remedy for eczema. letter salt
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-29
WOISELEY'S GLOOMY VIEW.
Numerous War Clouds Endanger
Great Britnin,s Peace

LONDON. June 2S.-At banquet
given tonight in commemoration of the
anniversary of the Queens first review OF
the volunteers in 1860, Field Marshal Lord
Wolseley, commander-i -in-chief Of Her
Majesty's forces, declared that the pres
ent outlook was not very agreeable for
the world generally, while there had
never been a time since the downfall of
Napoleon when so many clouds were
hanging over Great Britain. He instanced
South Africa, China. and Ashantee.
Nevertheless he expressed confidence in
the military spirit of Great Britain. He
remarked that half million regulars We're
actually under arms, while the volunteers
numbered quarter of million, of which
11,0G0 were serving in South Africa, this
being the first occasion since the forma-
tion of the volunteer force that they
had been employed in active service.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-29
A PRESENT FOR "UNcLE NICK. >

Harvard, Yale. md Princeton Honor
the LeaNne President.
President n. E. Young, of the National
Baseball League, was presented yesterday
with a handsome Swiss clock on which
is neatly inscribed on gold plate:
Presented to Nicholas E. Young by
the Baseball Association of Harvard,
Princeton. and Yale. 1900"
For several years President Young has
selected and assigned umpires for the COL
lege championship games. and this present,
which is highly priced by him, is token
OF the collegians' appreciation of the in
terest Mr.. Young has taken in their con-
tests.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-29
MASS MEETING TONIGHT.
The Commissioners Gail n GATHERING:
In National Rifles Hall.

called by the Commissioners for tonight at
the National Rifles Hall to take steps for
the entertainment Of delegates to the Union
Veterans Union, which will hold its annual
encampment in Washington next October.
Commissioner Macfarland will preside.
and it is expected that there will be a
generous attendance The order is a rap
idly growing patriotic organization. and
now numbers upward OF 100000 members
1t is expected that there will be thou
sand delegates at the encampment. and that
nearly all will be accompanied by their
wives or other members of their families.
so that the total number Of visitors to
Washington during the encampaent will
be at least $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-29
DEPUTIES GROW VIOLENT.
4 Military Interpolation Results In
n Vote of Confidence.

4 Military Interpolation Results In
n Vote of Confidence.
PARIS, June 2S.-A violent debate is
going on in the Chamber of Deputies on
NJ. Firman Faure's Interpolation respect
ing the removal Of officers Of the head
quarters staff. NJ. Faure was frequently
called to order owing to the extreme Ian
guage which he used. Among other things
he declared that the Government was i'm
posing on the country a tyranny Of mud
and blood.
General Andrea. the Minister of War.
replied and defended the army. He said
that although General Delanne ha1 re-
signed as chief of staff. he had obeyed
orders like a good soldier and remained
at his post.
Finally a vote of confidence in the Gov
ernment was adopted by 303 to 226.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-29
ToRPEDoEs ON THE TRACKS.
Attempts Made to Blow Up Stree
Cars In Toledo.

Cars In TOIeOO.
TOLEDO. June 28.-An attempt was
made to blow up street car tonight on
the Monroe Street line. No one was in
jured but the conductor. w. Normburger
who was quite seriously hurt. A giant tor
pedo In a tin casing was placed on the
track.
Shortly before midnight a second at
tempt was made to blow up a car at the
same place, this time with more serious
results C. Sauter. the conductor. was
very badly hurt. while the motorman was
slightly injured. Tho entire city detec-
tive force has been detailed on the case.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-29

RICHMOND, Va. June 3S.-The torpedo
boat destroyer Dale will be launched at the
Trigg yards here July IS. Miss Wilson Of
Philadelphia. grandniece OF Commander
Dale. has been selected by the Navy De-
partment as sponsor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-29

A touch of surprise is essential to make perfect
any great joy. You will have touch OF surprise
when you drink Heurichs Maerzen, Senate, or
Lager at their superior qualities. These malt and
hop beverages have winning quail ties hich cannot
be found in any other beer. Phone 63i, Arling-
ton Bottling Co. for 4 case.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-29
DENIED BY HEATH.

Says He Will Not Resign His Govern
ment Position.
PORTLAND, Me. June 2s.-Perry S.
Heath, First Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral, who is summer visitor at Cape
Porpoise, denies the rumor that he will
resign
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-29
BoER FORCE REFUSED.
General Roberts Reports an Engage
ment ear SenekaI.

ment ear Senekal.
LONDON. June 2S.-The War Office has
received lengthy despatch from General
Roberts. dated Pretoria, June 2S. He re-
ports that the British repulsed Boer at
tack under Commandants Brefers and Mel
on June 2S. near Senekal. The British
burned the enemy's lager and lost three
killed and twenty-one wounded. There was
another successful skirmish at Roodeval
Spruit on June 25.
General Baden-Powell at Rustenburg has
captured an influential leader named Ray
and has collected 1900 rifles and 900 in
Ierior firearms in a few days.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-29
SMELL MUST, DIG TODAY
The Last Night of the Condemned
Man a Restless One.

Asks to See IA Ministcr-Fathcr Ma
Suire Offers Spiritual Consolation
The Wife and Daughter of the
Prisoner Pay Him Final Visit
Execution to Occur About Noon.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-29
KITcHENER's IRON HAND.

RetaIiafes for Damages to Railway
by Destroying Beer F'nrms.
PARIS, June 2s.-The French Consul at
Pretoria reports that Lord Kitchener's bru-
| taIity in destroying farms near points
where the railway has been torn up is do
ing more harm than good to the British
cause. This action is arousing the bitter
est hostility in the minds OF the 'Boers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-29
A HEALTH BOOM.
A Wave Of Prosperity and Physica
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Whole Country.
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE CoRCORAN GALLERY OF ART
The Sunday Exhibitions of the Corcoran
Gallery OF Art have closed to the public
until further notice. F. B. INQUIRE.
jy29-3t Director.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-29

A proclamation issued by the British au-
thorities at Pretoria few days ago warned
the Beers that if the railway or telegraph
lines were again cut the farms in tho
neighborhood of the cutting would be de
StrOyed
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-29
OFF FOR THB CONVENTION
Leaders of Local Democratic Fac
lions Start for Kansas City.

Grounds on which the ContcndinE
Representntivcs VIII Claim RecOg-
nftion-The Platform Adopted by
the Unconditional Bryan Men-Per-
sonneI Of the Rival Delegations.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-29
MRS. ]. w. BAILEY ILL.
The Texas Representative Not to &
to Kansas City.

to Kansas City.
DALLAS, Tex, June 2S.-Representatiye
]. W. Bailey was today called suddenly to
his home at Gainesville because of the
serious Illness of his wife Mr.. Bailey
as consequence has abandoned his in
tention of being present at the Democratic
National Convention at Kansas City. He
will start next week to take Mrs Bailey
to a health resort in Virginia If she is
able to make the trip
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-29
Local Democrats Aroused.

Whereas In the mean time the Democ-
racy OF this District were aroused as they
have never been before on account OF the
openly charged treachery to the party OF
certain would-be leaders. who announced
their candidacy for delegates to the Ma
tional Convention. and who at the same
time proclaimed themselves. through in
terviews in the press over their own sigma
lures. to be unalterably opposed to the
nomination of W. ]. Bryan, and that If
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-29

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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-13
AT THE THEATRES.
The Natsonal9sT4,e Anbassado,

The NationaI-sI4ae Ambassador
The underwear of satire upon things
matrimonial and social viii easily distin-
guish The Ambassador . the new tour-act
comedy presented at the National last
evening by Daniel Frohman's Stock Com
Eany, as the work OF woman. The story
concerns the unfortunate engagement Of q
worthless aristoerat to a young and limo
cent girl and the subsequent infatuation Of
TIE Ambassador for the young woman.
There is slight counterpart. tut it is not
Of enough moment to cause headache from
serious study The play is deliberately and
tasteiully staged in a thoroughly Daniel
Frohmanesque manner ana the gowns OF
the ladies' are beautiful and attractive
1t is TO the company that THE AInbassa-
dor" owes the success il has achieved.
Without doubt. the performance Of last
evening was ore Of the smoothest and most
delicate recently seen in the city. John
Mason an actor of rare intelligence, made
most favorable impression. while the bulk
Of the feminine honors were won by Eliza
beth Tyree in a part distasteful but replete
in possibilities. Others who are worthy OF
more than passing notice are: Jameson Lee
Finney, William Courtenay, Hilda Spong,
Gertrude Henriques, Ethel Hornick Mrs
WaIeot. and Alison Skipworth.
The Ambassador viii be the National s
bill until Thursday evening when Wheels
Within Wheels will be presented fer the
remainder OF the evening performances.
s3The Maneuyres of Jane" at the Saturday
matinee only
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-13
WORK OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS.

Features o. the SECOND Session of
The DsstrIct Convention.
The second session of the annual Sun
day School Convention, Of this city,
which is being held at Congregational
Church. was begun at > o'clock this af-
ternoon. Rev. F. w Moot opened the
meeting with prayer, which was followed
by congregational singing, led by Prof.
Charles b. Chase. and accompanied on
the piano by Mrs. John D. Morgan w.
W. MILAN presided at the grading con-
ference which followed, and Miss Sarah
E. White read a paper on Grading"
which was listened to with deep inter
est by all workers. Frank K Sanders,
Professor of Biblical Literature Of Yale
University. then delivered an address on
the Methods of Studying and Teaching
the Life of Christ" This address was
OF especial interest and gave 20 these
present new ideas and suggestions which
in the future they will be able to make
use of in the Sunday school room. a
general conference on the subject IN
which many delegates participated,
closed this event Prof Sanders then T ad
and taught the lesson of the day: IT he
Ten Lapers CIeansed." Luke XVII n-I9-
Prayer. singing. and the benedietioa
closed the second session
Assistant Postmaster General Shallen-
| berger will preside at this evenings ses-
sion Rev DR.. Bristol viii read Scrip
lures, Frances Helen GTossart will rem
der solo, and Prof Sanders will de-
liver a lecture, illustrated by lantern
slides, On External History of the Eng
lish Bible; from Tablets to the Revised
Version" Benediction gill be pronounced
by Rev. c. S. Williams
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-13
The Bijou-s.wine, Woman. and
SonE.v

The Rijou-"Wine, Woman. and
SaRE-D
Manager CoyIe has secured an attraction
for the Bijou this week which should prove
a record breaker in point Of popularity
Wine Woman. and Song" the bill at ths
eozv PLAYHOUSE. has heretofore been given
only in the larger theatres, and when last
here occupied the Lafayette Square Opera
House. The company has been augmented
and is new bigger and better
than ever. and the reception &C
corded the members by two pack
ed houses yesterday afternoon and evening
shows that the patrons appreciate good
thing. The Real Mr.. Kelley. the farce
comedy which raises the curtain, Is better
thu. the ordinary buriesGue Introductory
bill and IL has many novelties and che
rus of pretty girls in brilliant costumes
The clio contains many hiSh-class acts. and
includes Sheehan and Kennedy. the Kings
of Irisa Comedy" who kept the house in q
roar last night; Irene Mackey, with her
Russian midgets. who made a nit; Gilbert
and GoIdie. who are very clever; the Three
Racket Brothers, the musical hostlers;
! Kline and Gotthold. clever team. and Mig
non and Gilbert, who made good impress
sion
'sThe Vaudeville Craze" the closing bur-
lesque, IS a satire on the continuous
which gives the capable company many OPP
pOrtunities The chorus is large. the nov
elites entertaining, and the music up to
date Matinee daily
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-13
SHE FLIRTED TOO MUCH.
Danish Maiden Tilted by He Lover
at the Barge Office.


NEW YORK, Nov 13.-Christina Thora,
a pretty Danish girl of twenty, with big
blue eyes and luxuriant brown tresses.
stood weeping silently before the Eve mem
bers of the special board of enquiry at the
Barge Office yesterday By her side stood
Jens SEVERN Jensen. her countryman and
sweetheart, his six feet TWO of muscular
manhood drawn up to its full height, his
boy1sh face contracted with q fTown
4 viii not marry her. he said through
an Interpreter. ''She flirts too much She
flirted with everyone on the voyage over
here on the Thingvalla liner Island
The girl made gesture Of dissent, but
uttered no word The couple had come to
America with the express intention Of get
ting married. They grew up almost side by
side N one of the interior villages of Den
mark. Jensen had called her his sweet
heart ever since he was lad i three. He
had always been her hero in their childish
games. He had saved enough money to
start a little business in America. but not
enough to celebrate a wedding in their ma
tive village He proposed that they sail
on the same ship and be married here She
assented and they embarked on the Island
followed by the blessings and good wishes
Of their respective parents
On the voyage young Jensen sought to be
the same devoted sutton he had been since
childhood Christina Thora was sensitive
to ridicuie. She did not wish 10 attract
the attention of the other passengers. So
she discouraged his attentions. He grew
moody. then intensely jealousy Woman
like, she firted the more to pique him In
the Barge Office she pleaded with him. but
he was obdurate.
I care not" he said his blue yes blaz-
ing. Il can find fifty girls in Denmark
whose affections viii outlast sea voyage
Affection IS a poor thing if it must need
evaporate at sea. What difference IL people
knew whom loved? Ihad no wish to con
ceal my love Send me back. send Us botE
back; it viii make no difference
The board conferred and decided to order
both deported-
4 did not know he would be so relent-
less said the girl, weeping bitterly. =
never loved anyone but him. and l shall
never love another. I only did not wish tn,
passengers to 3eer at US
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-13
The CoIumbia-.The Star and Gar
ter.o


'sThe Star and Carter" as presented by
Frank McKee's Comedy Company, and in
PRODUCING the August family OF juggIers, is
one OF the best and most pretentious farce
comedies that has occupied a local stage
for many a day. The company includes
Ian, who is seen in the role Of happy go
lucky tramp with an inclination to sing
several new songs exceedingly well; Jo
seph Coyne. a finished comedian with quite
distinct personality Of an agreeable char
aeter; John 6, Sparks, as funny Irish
man; Marie CahiIl, one o. the funniest
women of the native stage; Mae Lowery,
good looking clever young woman. not 10
mention such favorites as Mamie GIlroy,
Nellie Lynch, and two score OF others
The Star and Garter" permits Of the
introduction Of quite number Of musical
selections which are effectively rendered.
and the McNa1Iy piece is given by the able
comedians in such taking manner as 10
create a great deal of applause.
The best feature of the performance Of
The Star and Garter is undoubtedly the
juggling Of the August family. consisting
Of father, daughter, and two sons who ap-
pear in the restaurant scenes in the second
aCt and give an exhibition OF dizziness that
is unparalleled. 1t is an act that must be
seen to be fully appreciated. as no printed
description can be adequate. The Agousts
were given most 1attering reception last
night and the applause was unusually pro-
Ionged
The Star and Carter will be presented
during the remainder of the week ct the
Columbia with matinees on Thursday and
Saturday.