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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-19
A Great and Original Thought.

IFrom the 81. PAU Pioheer Itess.J
But whoever might be chosen her successor
il is plain that there can be no reform in the
administration OF the Government in China unless
the withered beldlme now at its head shall be
dethroned and enlightened and progress
sive ruler nut ia her place.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-19

The transport Thomas sailed from San
Francisco Saturday with four hundred re-
endorsements for General Macarthur. This
helps to corroborate the statement of Otis
that the insurrection in the Philippines is
at an end.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-19
HEARING AGAIN POSTPONED.

No Action Yet Taken in Regard to
Neely's ExtraditiOn.
NEW YORK. June 1s.-The examina-
tion of C. F. w. Nicely. set for hearing
this morning before United States COM
missioner Shields. was again postponed for
week. No action has yet been taken in
connection with Neely's extradition under
the new Cuban extradition law, passed on
the last day of the session Of Congress. ana
Nicely is still in the Ludlow Street Jail.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-19

A feature of Philadelphia life of chief
interest If not delight to the visitors, is
the city's police force. This force seems
to be made up of fine old gentlemen. They
are polite when spoken to. and will walk
n half block or more to show the stranger
his way. They are provided with walking
sticks that have heavy rubber tips upon
them. 1t is surmised that the rubber tip
is nut there so the old gentleman who
uses the cane will not make noise as he
hobbies along his beat. All of the men,
hers of the force must have been tall.
robust men when they were appointed.
But few of them seem tall now when first
looked at. This is because they are bent
under the weight of years. 1t is said that
when 1t is necessary for them to make an
arrest they summon to their aid all adult
male citizens within hailing distance.
Under the laws of Pennsylvania no citizen
dares shirk his duty when thus called upon
by Philadelphia policeman. J.J. D.
The evening times., 1900-04-14

adorned with happy smile as he read the
following official forecast:
For the District of Columbia-Fair
with moderate temperature tonight and
Sunday. Light west to southerly winds. "
This pleasing prediction is not made
only in Washington for. with a few exceP-
tions, reports from every section OF the
country say the indications are that fair
weather will prevail tomorro~x
What is equally important is that the
temperature tomorrow will be generally
moderate. according to the forecast and
warm winds from the south and west will
be light Though il is true that the
weather prognosticator has been known
TO have sometimes failed in his predictions
he seemed very confident this morning
that his slate would go through and the
glories on The new bonnets tomorrow will
shine in CLEANS of dazzling sunlight.
Easter music at the Washington church
es viii be OF most elaborate character.
Every composer of sacred music has con-
tributed TO the extensive programmes
which have been prepared for Sundays
festival services. Carols and chants, the
beautiful masses of Hadyn, Beethoven.
and Gounod. the "Magnificat' of Millard,
Handel's Messiah" and the music of Mo-
zart. Rossini. Gulmant. and Giorga viii be
heard in commemoration of the Resurrec-
tion of the World Redeemer. Organ and
will join with the choir and So
loist in praise to heaven that the Lord is
Risen. on this the most joyous day of the
Christian wear
The evening times., 1900-04-14
A LEOPARD KILLS HER CUB.
Exciting Episode in the Central
Park Menngerie.

NEW YORK. April H.-One OF the two
cub leopards which were born in the lion
house in the Central Park MenageTie on
Monday was killed yesterday by its moth
er, in her excitement caused by the crowd
that gathered about the cage in which she
was confined Precautions were at "nce
taken to prevent her from killing the other
one.
On one side OF the leopardess' cage rs
confined a Iioness, on the other a tiger. IN
front of the cage there was a big CROWD,
which excited the mother leoparuess.
which since the cubs have grown able 10
run about the cage has refused TO stay in
the incIosure at the back Of the cage made
TO shield her from the crowd and noise.
She paced back and forth across the cage
carrying first one and then another Of the
cubs in her mouth. Every minute or TWO
she would drop the cub and dash 10 one
side or the other OF the cage, trying 20 get
at the lioneSs or the tiger. The cub was
killed as the mother grabbed il up from
the floor in her frenzy.
The keeper at once cleared the lion house
of people and removed the animal on eth
er side OF the cage and began building
board wall about the leopardess 10 further
keep her secluded in the hope that she
would become quiet and not kill the re-
naming cub.
The evening times., 1900-04-14
ESCAPE OF A PRISONER.
Ia May Cost the sheriff Eight Thou-
sand Dollars.


BUFFALO y. Y. April H.-Lewis II.
Cole Buffalo real estate dealer who was
arrested in a civil action several weeks
ago. charged with defrauding Charlotte n
BridgewOOd in deal for some Kentucky
land, escaped from custody last night and
as result Sheriff KilgaIIon may be COM
pelled TO pay the IS 900 damages demand
ed in Mrs. Bridge woods complaint. Cole
is a cripple using crutches and although
he has furnished no bail. he has no. been
confined in the Jail. He preferred to pay
for apartments for himself and two depu-
ty sheriffs instead in a private hOIse in
Seventh Street. where they have been for
some time awaiting the trial OF the ac
tiOn.
Sheriff Kilgallon has claimed that he
saved the county money b. this scheme.
as Cole would require hospital treatment
at Increased expense If placed in Jail. II
sheriff alone IS said TO be responsible
Deputy Sheriff Barry watched Cole Thurs
day night. while Deputy Sheriff McGiveny
slept yesterday morning Barry awakened
McGiYeny when he went of duty but Nc
McGiveny went to sleep again. Cole grasp
ed his opportunity. dressed and left the
house. He boarded a car to Ferry Street.
and then crossed the river to Canada. Il
is believed he will turn up in Toronto.
where his wife now is. Cole mailed a let
ter at Fort Erie Canada TO Under Sheriff
O'COnnOr saying that he would be on hand
for his trial. This is not credited. how
ever. Deputy sheriffs are searching Ca
madam towns for him.
The evening times., 1900-04-14
A RECKLESS TRAIN CREW
Coal Freight Cars at the Mercy of
Drunken Employees.
Grave Disaster Ayerted by n Youth
full Brakeman, Who Entered the
Cab and Succeeded in stopping the
wild FIiEht-InsnneC Conduct of the
Engine Driver After Reviying.

SOMERVILLE, n. j., April 14.-Engine
No. 335, of the Central Railroad of New
Jersey, drawing an eastbound coal train,
arrived here in the hands OF an inexperi
enced brakeman Thursday, with the en-
gine driver, fireman, and head brakeman
lying helplessly intoxicated in the engine
and tender.
Attention was attracted by the wild
manner in which the train was running
through the town. 1t was stopped east of
the tower house a. the Bridge Street cross
ing. On investigation the stationmaster,
Mr. Brokaw, found a brakeman, twenty
two years old, in charge of the engine,
and the engine driver in helpless condi
ton in the cab. In the tender of the en-
CINE lay the fireman and head brakeman
in stupor
When near Annandale thirteen miles
east of this place, the young brakeman
stated. the train came almost to a stand
still on the main track through the ina
bility of the engine driver to run il. He
became alarmed and. although he had
never placed his hand on a throttle before,
he entered the cab and assumed control.
He opened wide the throttle, and the train
SldTttu Oh dl d WIN SpCtu uOhH 81 aut- tAC
became terrified and rolled and pounded
the engine driver in an effort to arouse
him sufficiently TO aid him n the control
of the engine. When he brought the train
to a standstill here, his face was white
and drawn and his eyes were starting
from their sockets.
After the train had stopped the engine
driver revived sufficiently to run the en-
gine up and down the track in front OF
the station with a recklessness which
caused great CONSERVATION among the
railroad officials. He was finally induced
to leave the engine. The train blocked
the east main track until four trains were
stalled behind II.
Officials here had great difficulty in ex-
planning the situation TO the managers OF
the road at Jersey City. as the incident
was beyond their belief. Railroad men
are dumfounded over the affair and de
clare it the most remarkable thing in the
history of the Central Railroad. The in
tcXicated men were removed from the
train TO a nearby livery stable, where they
remained and were viewed last night in a
box stall by Edgar. the chief train des
patcher. of Jersey City. Other men were
placed in charge Of the stalled train and
ran il to Jersey City.
The evening times., 1900-04-14
GAVE UP THE CRUSADE.
= Pastor ReIinquiShes His Agitation
for Reform.

WHEELING. ". Va. April 14--Rev. Dr.
J. L. Sooy. pastor of the wealthiest church
AIethOdisU OF this city who sought 10 do
in Wheeling what Dr. Parkhurst did in
New York has resigned as the result Of
the turmoil which he provoked.
Or. Sooy began the movement about one
year ago. but was prevailed on to drop
it at that time He took il up again a few
months ago. and has pushed it with Sreat
yigor ever since. arOusing the peop'e as
they never were before Many OF the
wealthiest members of his church differed
with him. but no open opposition was
shown until this week.
Last sunday in mis- pulpit he charged
that corrupt officers were kept In power
By the money of the sons Of the rich
church members which was lost in gdTn-
ling dens and other disreputable resorts.
He declared that Wheeling was the wick
eldest city of its size in America. ne
threatened 70 have all gambling devices
burned. as provided by the State law.
The city and county officers resented
the accusation. and the fight was carried
into the church. boycott was threaten
ed against certain Of the leading business
men by the liquor element.
The Methodists were greatly divided
but all were surprised to learn shat the
pressure had been too much for the pas
tor His resignation was at once accept
ed in the interest OF harmony. as was said
The evening times., 1900-04-14
BURNED AT ROCK HALL.
Church and N shop Destroyed by
Fire.

Fire.
CHESTERTOWN, Nd, April 1.-THE
large general store of Miller Bros. and the
Methodist Episcopal Church, Rock Hall.
were destroyed by fire. The store was one
of the handsomest buildings in Kent
comfy. and was built several years ago.
In addition to a large stock of goods al
ready on hand, the Messrs. Miller last
week put in their spring stock, valued at
from $4,000 to $4,000. 1t is estimated that
their loss will be about $1,000.
The origin of the fire remains a mystery.
The store was closed at a late hour with
everything apparently secure. One of the
clerks Kent Lambert. slept in the second
story, and was awakened by suffocatirg g
smoke He discovered that all exit was
cut of by flames rushing up the stairway.
but raising a window in his room. he
threw out his trunk, and then jumped for
safety. No goods were saved.
The flames spread to the Methodist Epis-
copal Church a large brick structure, and
it was soon destroyed. The church furni-
ture was saved. Both properties are in
sured There was IS 500 insurance on the
stock of goods in the Home. Continental,
Philadelphia Underwriters. and Pennsyiva-
mia and $3.50 on the building in the Kent
Mutual.
Rock Hall has no means Of fighting fires
except the old rural bucket brigade. which
did valiant service in saving surrounding
property. When first discovered the fire
had made such headway as to prevent all
hope of saving the Miller property. Tie
stores of Benjamin Durding, Joseph Dow
ney, and the parsonage OF the Methods.
Episcopal Church were all scorched, but
were saved by heavy rain and the damp
night.
The evening times., 1900-04-14
LIGHTNING's QUEER FREAK.
COlored workn,en Badly Frightened
i'm Newport News.

NEWPORT NEWS, April 4.-During
the recent thunderstorm lightning struck
the cable tower over the shaft leading to
the Old Dominion Land Company's NAM
moth sewer main on Fifty eighth Street
In the tunnel below force of colOred men
were at work cutting their way through to
the river. The noise following the thun-
derclap and the lightning's work. as de-
scribed by the foreman and the Iaborers.
was beyond description. The shock, too.
was terrible, and everyone in the tunnel
thought that the timbers above them had
given away and that they would be imbed-
ded thi-tyfve feet below the earth's sur
lace.
When the tower was struck two-thirds of
the lights in the tunnel went out. the earth
trembled violently for an instant and the
men below waited for the crisis. not
knowing what to expect. The laborers
huddled around the foreman, frightened out
of their wits. The foreman had the lights
burning in short order and went up TO see
what damage had been done. The damage
was soon repaired and work on the tunnel
is now in progress.
The evening times., 1900-04-14
SURGEONS FOR THE ARMY.
The Secretary OF War Recomm q N d
Promotion for Volunteers.

The Secretary of Var Recomme q n d =
Promotion for Volunteers.
The Secretary OF War has transmitted
to the House and Senate = bill for the
appointment of assistant surgeons OF vol
unteers. The purpose of the bill is to COM
mission as first lieutenants OF volunteers
contract surgeons who have rendered
faithful and satisfactory service with the
army for period of one year, and that at
the end of ten years service as first lieu
tenants assistant surgeons OF volunteers
so appointed shall be commissioned with
the rank of captain.
Surgeon General Sternberg who drafted
the bill, explains in a letter TO the Sec
retary OF War the necessity for its pas
sage. He says that it is both in the in
terest OF the service and matter of JUS
tice to the large number of contract sur
geons who are now iu the service and upon
whom devOlves the duty of caring for rhe
sick Of our armies at stations in the
United States Cuba. Porto Rico. Alaska,
and in the Philippine Islands" He adds:
They have all the responsibilities OF he
commissioned medical officers. ard il Is
the natural and proper ambition CT every
one of them who has rendered faithful ser
vice to obtain a commission from the
President. Owing TO the very small num-
Der of volunteer surgeons tthirty-fOurJ au-
thOrized at present. but very few have AIRY
prospect of being commissioned under eA-
isting laws"
General Sternberg explains that the pay
OF a surgeon commissioned as a first lieu
tenant will be but $l33.33 per mouth
which is lower than the contract rate Of
$3.50 per month. To compensate for this
loss however. provision is made for pro-
motion after three years service il is
further provided that any and all of these
officers of volunteers may be discharged
whenever their services are no longer r.
o,Iirpd
The evening times., 1900-04-14
FATE OF AGUINALD0.
If Caught by the Macabebes He Will
he Is Killed.

SAN FRANCISCO, April III scarcely
doubt the truth of the current rumors that
Aguinaldo is concealed in Manila. If he
were do not think the authorities would
make much effort to catch him. To cap
ture and imprison the insurgent chief
would be to make martyr of him and the
effect on the natives would be bad If he
is let alone the Macabebes will assassi-
nate him, for they have no love for him"
This remarkable statement was made by
First Lieut. George II. Knox, a nephew
of Col. Edward NJ. Knox, of New York,
who has just returned from Manila, where
he was for more than seven months Chief
of Police of the Quiapo district. He was
also Assistant Chief of Police of Manila,
under Major Herman. of the Sixth Artil-
lery. Lieutenant Knox now belongs to the
Seventh Infantry and is on his way TO New
Mexico where he has been ordered for
garrison duty.
THE natives are queer people to han
die" said Lieutenant Knox ''They place
no value on a human life and are not
afraid of knives and firearms, but, strange
to say, they are in mortal fear of hard
fist or lash. The Macabebes are the
best fighters but care the least for a hu-
The evening times., 1900-04-14
DRIED APPLES ABROAD.
Demand for American Products mt
Nantes, France.

Consul Britain. Of Nantes France. un
der date of February -, 1900, writes the
State Department:
M Charles Beuchet. of As rue 6 giant
Nantes. is anxious TO obtain the name of
some responsible exporter who will sell
him dried apples. better known as chops.
These apples are cut in thin slces-seeds
skins and stems-then dried and packed
in old sugar barrels for shipment They
are used in making a cheap drink by the
poorer class among the French.
The same gentleman wishes to obtain
the name of American exporters of other
dried fruits. and also the names of reliable
salmon packers of the Pacific Coast. He
has been purchasing salmon from packers
in Canada. Persons wishing to increase
their foreign market III the above lines
should open correspondence with him at
once"
The evening times., 1900-04-14
EASTER DAY WILL Be FAIR
Comforting Predictions From the
Weather PrognosticatOr.
Prospects of GIisteninE Sunbeams
Adding to the GIories of Feminine
Apparel on the Joyous Morning
Light West TO SoutherIy Winds
Prophesied-Music in the Churches

If there is one question more than an
other in which all Washington is interest
ed just now it is tomorrow's weather. The
proprietors of new gowns and bonnets are
looking anXiously 10 the north and the
tinued fair weather and the telephone op-
orator at the Weather Bureau has been
kept constantly busy assuring the enquir-
ing ones that the forecaster had predicted
fair weather for Easter Sunday. When
called upon by Times representative this
morning. the weather prophets face was
The evening times., 1900-04-14
CRUSHED BY FLYING ROCK.
4 Woman Seriously Injured by n
Blast.


WINCHESTER, Va, April "A most
distressing accident, which may result in
the death of an estimable lady of WincheS-
ter. occurred in the suburbs of this town.
The victim was Mrs Emma Goshert. wild
ow of Jacob f. Gcshert. She was visiting
her sister, Mrs. c. NJ. Latham, and was
standing in the centre of the parlor. when
a large rock crashed through the window
and struck her on the left side of the head,
crushing it in. One eye was torn complete
ly out. the cheek bone and nose broken and
her skull fractured. The rock was hurled
frcm a blast in a stone quarry about sew
enty-fiye yards distant from the house.
The workmen had carelessly placed a few
timbers over the blast, and the rocks were
hurled in every direction. Her physicians
say that recovery is barely possible.
The accident has caused profound regret
tere. where Mrs. Goshert is held in high
estimation. Her husband met a tragic
death here several years ago by having his
neck broken by falling from a hay NOV.
Mrs. Goshert is daughter CT ]. F. Eber-
sole, prominent business man Of this city.
The evening times., 1900-04-14

man life. | have heard il often asserted
that MaCabebes have never been known
to take prisoners. They always kill They
will assassinate Aguinaldo il they get a
chance. | had the famous half Spanish
policeman. Captain Lara, in my district.
He is a fine policeman. but a cold -blooded
wretch. In the old days he murdered and
pillaged as he pleased but he has been
very valuable to us.
Il had l24 soldiers and eighteen native
police in my district. One little native
policeman not more than FIVE feet high,
captured three robbers who had the drop
on him with their pistols one night. He
simply walked up TO them and took their
weapons away"
The evening times., 1900-04-14
NO BUSINESS ON SUNDAY.
4 Mayors Edict in Charleston. West
Virginia.

CHARLESTOWN. W Va, April II
Mayor Smith has delved deep into city Ordi-
nances and has discovered that no business
can be transacted in the city on Sundays.
outside of selling newspapers and keeping
open hotels, restaurants. and drug stores.
Consequently he has sent forth his ukase
and Sundays hereafter will be as quiet as
a graveyard at dead of night.
The hotels. restaurants, and drug stores
have been notified not to sell gum. ciga-
rettes tobacco sOdawater or anything that
is not an actual necessity. The proprie-
tors of drug stores have given notice that
they will not open their places of business
after closing Saturday night until the fol-
lowing Monday morning. Mayor Smith
was elected by the Republicans and the re-
form element OF the Democratic party. and
he has striven to carry out the demand OF
the reformers.
The evening times., 1900-04-14
SAVED BY A CORSET STEEL.
4 Pistol Bullet Detected From Il
Dangerous Course

SUFFOLK. Va, April 1.-THE life OF
Miss Anna Chalmers. who accidentally
shot herself at Smithfield while pursuing
supposed burglar. was saved. DR.. John
S Marshall, one of her physicians says.
by corset steel, which DETECTED the 30
calibre bullet downward. The ball has not
been extracted, but Dr. Marshall says that
the injured young woman is much better
The lead penetrated three inches, but did
not touch a vital part.
The object of the fusillade was an in
nocent citizen, Mr.. Wilson. who was cross
ing lot. Mrs. W. C. Ames, nearby
neighbor, began the firing with shotgun
Miss Chalmers procured a pistol and join
ed in the attack. When it was over the
two ladies walked together, and the re-
vover went off while Miss Chalmers was
trying to break il.
The evening times., 1900-04-14
A UNIQUE WITHDRAWAL.
Too Many Offices i'm One Family Il
the Reason Given.

SAVANNAH, Ga, April 14.-Chairman
Dale. OF the Board of County Commission
ers, is out in unique interview announc-
ing his withdrawal from politics Mr.
Dale's primary reason for not making the
race again this year and in withdrawing
altogether from the political field seems
to be that he thinks all the offices should
not go to one family.
We do not want all the Offices in the
Dale family" said Chairman Dale with
Merritt Dixon running for Senator. Jim
my Dixon prospective candidate for may
or. and Osborne seeking reelection for
solicitor general, I think it is about time
for me to retire"
The three gentlemen named are all
sons-in-law of Chairman Dale.
The evening times., 1900-04-14
PARDoNED TOO LATE.
Death Beat Mother in Releasing
a (OmNicI.

ATLANTA, Ga April with d pardon
from tho Governor for her son Charles.
confined at one Of the county convict
camps. ageI Mrs Niece fastened TO the
camp il a cab.
When the driver halted at the camp she
rushed up to the guard in charge. thrust
the paper into his hands and begged him
10 take her quickly 10 her son.
The pardon came too late" said the
guard. sadly. your son has just died only
d few minutes ago.
The boy had been semi TO the camp fO-
twelve months for a misdemeanOr. He had
served five months Of his term. and as his
health had been failing for some time the
Governor consented TO pardon him
The evening times., 1900-04-14
Mrs. Kramer,s Sudden Deatb.

READING, Pa, April 14.-Mrs. Emma l.
Kramer, of 324 Miller Street. died sudden
ly Of nervous prostration. She had been
IN ill health three months. Her sudden
death gave rise to various rumors, as a
year ago she is said to have tried to hang
herself. Her father. Albert Kissinger,
committed suicide several years ago. and
since then she had been melancholy,
The evening times., 1900-04-14
ACCUSED BY HIS FATHER.
A Wealthy Merchant Charges His
Son With Forgery.

WILKESBARRE. Pa, April 1.-THE
equity case of John NJ Ward, a wealthy
merchant of this city, against his son, Eu-
gene Ward, an attorney and councilman,
is being heard by Judge Mcclure. Mr..
Ward, the plaintiff, alleges that his son
forged his and his wife's signatures to
three deeds, transferring property to him
self, and securing a loan of $1,000 on it
from a building and loan association.
The defence contends that the properties
were transferred regularly
The evening times., 1900-04-14
senator Bacon for Vice President.

ATLANTA, Ga, April 14.-Hancoclz
county has started movement to have
the Georgia delegation to Kansas City
present Senator A. o. Bacon for the Vice
Presidency. The movement has force be-
hind it and Chairman Dubignon, of the
State Committee, is anxious to have the
Senatorship thrown open to himself.