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Added 10 the murderous assault with in
tent to rob committed on Moy Sing early
Saturday morning and the numerous rob-
berries OF other Cinnamon within the past
three weeks is the injury TO Quong Sing
in an attempt 10 rob him at about 1880
o'clock last night The Chinaman sue
cessfully defended his property but he did
so at the probable cost OF the sight of
one eye. The organ was struck by piece
Of flying glass and it is thought that the
sight is permanently destroyed The Chi
naman was not otherwise injured. His as
sailant and would-b be robber escaped.
Quong Sing conducts a laundry at sos
Four-and-a half Street southwest. He was
disturbed last night by peculiar sound at
his back door The door had been left un-
locked. and Quong Sing, hearing the noise,
and fearing intruders, FASTENED to fas,en
it, He was just in time to prevent the en-
trance of a burglar, who had pushed IT
open. Quong Sing found 1t necessary 10
use all of his strength to force the door
shut and lock il. He was injured while
doing this.
During the brief struggle at the entrance
the infuriated robber struck viciously
through the slight opening at Quong Sing.
One blow fell on the glass in the upper
door and the shattered pane scattered In
all directions. One piece of glass cut into
Quong Sings eye inficting a serious in
jury. The burglar then fled.
Quong Sing procured his police whistle
and sounded several distress calls. When
the police arrived on the scene no trace of
the burglar could be found All that the
police could learn from Quong Sing was
that the man who attempted to enter the
laundry was colored. Quong Sing refused
to go TO a hospital, but it is said he re-
ceived medical attention. At late hour
the would-be robber had not been appre-
hended.
The condition of Moy Sing who was shot
while defending his property at the corner
of Tenth and Streets northwest, Satur-
day morning was today reported 10 be i'm
proved He is still confined at the Homeo-
pathic Hospital with bullet located in the
muscles of his back near the left shoulder
blade. His assailant has not been appre-
hendpd.
The evening times., 1900-03-08
HEALTH OF THE DISTRICT.
A Large Decrease i'm the Death Rate
During the Week.

The deaths that occurred in the District
during the past week were 13 per cent less
than in the preceding week. They num-
bered "a. as against los, Of which "a were
of white and 40 colored persons. The an
nual death rate declined, consequently,
from 1857 per thousand of the whole popu-
lation to II; that for the whites falling to
IA. Is and for the colored to 1886. The NOR
tality from acute lung diseases fell from
Is to 10; from heart diseases from II to
Is. and from affections of the brain and
nervous system from 16 to Il, while that
from consumption rose from 10 to 13.
There was fatal case of diphtheria, l Of
measles and of typhoid fever.
At the close of last report there were
&C cases OF diphtheria in quarantine. Dur
irg the week there were 10 new cases and
20 were discharged, leaving 56 cases in
isolation in AZ premises.
OF scarlet fever there were 80 cases un-
der observation at the close of last re-
port. in 20 premises. During the week 10
new cases occurred and 35 were discharged,
leaving 70 cases with warning cards in 80
premises.
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Died while AsIeep,

TASLEY, Va, March S.-The only
daughter of Fisher Mears, a prominent
farmer, near louisville, was found dead
in bed yesterday morning. Mrs. Mears
slept with her daughter and arising early
left her undisturbed, supposing that she
was asleep. AS she did not arise at her
usual hour. the mother went to the bed
room and found that she was dead and was
probably dead when she left her an hour
before. The death of the young lady was
probably due to heart failure. She was
about seventeen years of age.
The evening times., 1900-03-08
RECRUITS MUSTERED IN.
The Second Regiment of the ID. c. \
G. Gets Some New Material.

The regular muster-in ceremonies of the
Second Regiment of the District of Column
bia National Guard was held last night at
the National Guard Armory. The move
ments were executed, and in these the
raw recruits made their first public ap-
pearance.
The military movements were followed
by a dance, which was largely attended.
Music was furnished by the National Guard
Brigade Band
The evening times., 1900-03-08
Whooping Cough.

Two years ago my little three year-old
how had the whooping- cough, and after
several physicians had prescribed for him
without giving him relief, / prevailed on
nv wife to try a twenty-five cent bottle
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The first
dose had the desired effect, and within
forty-eight hours he was entirely-relieved
of all cough / consider this remedy the
best on the market, especially for children,
and recommend il all times. w. L. Ferga-
son. Druggist, Bolton, Miss. For sale by
Henry Evans, wholesale and retail. and all
druggists.
The evening times., 1900-03-08

Columbia Theatre-Howard Gould in "A Colo
NAL Girls" afternoon and evening.
National Theatre-Edna May in The Belle OF
New York. evening.
Lafayette Square Opera House-StrakOsch Com
pany in The Mikado;" evening.
Grand Opera House-Faudeyille; afternoon and
evening.
Academy Of Music-Thomas F. Shea in Sydney
Carton" evening.
Kernan's Lyceum Theatre-"Gay Morning Clio
ries:" afternoon and evening.
Willard Hall-Pictures Of the Passion Play;
afternoon and evening.
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PLEAD TO INDICTMENTS.
Sentences Imposed on Those Who
Admitted Their Guilt.

The following persons, against whom in
dietments were returned on Tuesday by
the grand jury, yesterday pleaded not
guilty to the offences charged: John Coins
Wesley Carter, Richard Reed, and Samuel
Holloway, all charged with housebreaking
John Frederick, highway robbery, and
Clinton Lynch, embezzlement.
Benjamin Bell pleaded guilty to the
charge OF housebreaking and was sentenced
TO three years in the penitentiary; Will
lam Jackson and Garfield Galloway both
pleaded guilty to larceny from the person
and were sentenced to Imprisonment in
the penitentiary for terms Of two and one
half years.
The evening times., 1900-03-08
Jobp Webstcr still Missing.

Nothing has yet been learned by the local
police regarding the whereabouts OF John webster
about forty years of age, ard the husband ot Mel
lie McHenry the actress, whose disappearance
from Buffalo. n Y, reported by letter To
the authorities several weeks ago \ Slstei-lh-
tar ~ the missing man called at headquarters
YESTERDAY Afternoon and asked that urgent steps
he taken TO locate the missing man.
The evening times., 1900-03-08
Washington Light Infantry Corps

The Washington Light Infantry Corps held a
regular monthly meeting last night and the fol
lowing were elected members of the Corps The
ron Thompson, Louis J. Hughes, Arthur Hunt,
J. S. White Daniel S. Reif Edward P. Pumph-
rey, Henry Conradis and Louis Conradis. vote
of thanks was extended TO Messrs. Neumeyer,
Burkhart and Gerstenberg for donations to the
celebration on Washington's Birthday; to the
committe having charge Of the affair, and to the
talent who contributed to the evenings enter
tainment
The evening times., 1900-03-08
Ios. of saoO Nv Fire

Flames, caused by a defective fue in house
2029 Seventh Street northwest, yesterday after
noon, brought out several companies of the Fire
Department and resulted in loss estimated at
S5OO The building is owned by ID. W. Gill and
nccnnied bV j W. Slmms.
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Knights of Honor Reception.

An informal reception will be rendered this
evening by the Grand Lodge, Knights of Honor,
to delegation of its supreme officers, at 719 Six.
teenth Street northwest. Among the distinguished
guests will be Hon. W. r. Spooner of New York,
and Hon. Samuel Klotz, OF Newark, \. j.
The evening times., 1900-03-08
THINGS THEATRICAL.

The stage story OF Henry Sienkiewicz's
fascinating novel. Quo Vadis?" viii have
its first presentation in Washington on
next Monday evening at the Columbia
Theatre. This version. which is by Stanis-
! laus Strange, is said to closely follow the
original, introducing such familiar char
acters as are Vinicius, Petronius, Nero
Chilo. Ursus, Tigellinus. Claucus, Vittlus,
Poppaea. Pomponia Eunice, and Lygia.
That these characters will be faithfully
interpreted is guaranteed by the info-ma-
tion that rendering company includes Jo-
seph Haworth Arthur Forrest. Edmund
Lyons. and Roselle Knott, besides many
others of almost equal merit Altogether,
it seems that the production CT QUO
Vadis?" will prove interesting In every
way. Seats are selling.
Last time Ching Ling Foo. the Chinese
magician, visited Washington, the Grand,
at which he appeared, had twelve record
breaking performances. The same thing
promises to occur next week, when the
Celestial is TO return for another en-
gagement. Ching heads a promising bill
now among those included On the pro-
gramme being Mr. and Mrs. William Ro-
byne, whose sketch is entitled The Coun-
sci for the Defence" George Evans, form
er minstrel and monologist; Howe and
Edwards. comedians; Carrie Graham, who
claims to be the original Sis Hopkins; the
musical Colbys, instrumentalists, and
Charles King the Boy with the Organ
Airs" Where these folk are advertised,
Manager Chase has advised; "No play
house in this country is large enough to
accommodate the crowds expected, so pur.
chase tickets in advance"
The Mitchell Sisters, soubrettes; Marie
Beaugarde the English music hall favor
lite; Harvey and Irwin, sketchis,s; the
three Marvellous MerTills, trick bicycle
riders; Kolb and Dill. German comedians,
Veturia Brnkley, serio-comiC; the Todd
Judge family of acrobats, ]. F. Leonard,
monologist. and c. c. Whelan, the tenor.
compose the bill promised by the managers
Of Irwin's Majestic" Burlesquers. which
are to be seen next week at Kernans
In addition, fore and an after part, re-
spectively entitled Down the Line" and
The Kneipp Cure; or, The kissing Bug"
will be presented The company is said
to be an excellent and thoroughly equipped
one. Il should do well here.
The evening times., 1900-03-08
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Transferring a Publication.

bill Of sale was filed yesterday in the office
of the Recorder by the Washington Publishing
Company, transferring the Daily Court Bulletin
TO the proprietors of the ''Daiiy Court Record"
The consideration mentioned in the papers is So.
The evening times., 1900-03-08
THE ALEXANDRIA COURTS
Litigation Disposed of in the Cir
cult Tribunal.

The Consumers Brewing Company
Secures More Time-TestimOny Or
dercd Filed in the Matter of the
Fort Myer Improvement Company
Against the Falls Church Railroad.
The evening times., 1900-03-08
Tried TO SfOp n Runaway.

William DarneiH, twenty-one years OF age, re-
siding at 525 Eleventh Street northwest, was
treated at the Emergency Hospital last night for
several severe cuts about the head and face. He
attempted to stop runaway horse late IN the
afternoon and was thrown violently to the pave
mPnt.
The evening times., 1900-03-08

When people drink Heurich's beer they have
an expression of satisfaction upon their faces
This shows that Maerzen, Senate, and Lager are
beers which give pleasure and enjoyment to
everyone who drinks Heurich's. Phone 6Sl, Ar
lington Bottling Co, for case Of Heurich's in
bottles.
The evening times., 1900-03-08

CinpCEdtuie AZ =. M 20
Highest temperature, l a. m...................G IS
Lowest temperature, 10 p. m...................SS IS
The evening times., 1900-03-08
To Give a Luncheon.

At No. GIG East Capitol Street tonight Thomas
W. Smith will give an invitation luncheon from
to IL o'clock The guests are to meet the East
Washington Citizens Association.
The evening times., 1900-03-08
ATTACKED BY A BURGLAR
Quong Sings Struggle With An
Unknown COlOred Man.

A Chinamnn Probably Loses an Eye
While Protecting His Property-in
Epidemic of Robberies of Iaun-
dricx-The Police Seem Poyveriess
to Break IL Up-Arrests Infrcquent.
The evening times., 1900-03-08
Ube Guenlns Cirned
THURSDAY. MARCH S. 1880.
The weather Indications.
TEMPERATURE

Partly cloudy tonight and Friday; warmer Fri
ay; light 10 fresh easterly winds.
The evening times., 1900-03-08
THE sun AND MOON.
PHASES OF THE MOON FOR MARCH

sun rises.....6:24 AN. sun sets......6.O0 T. VI
loon rises.............. Moon Sets.....l:2 81 A.
The evening times., 1900-03-08
TIDE TABLE.

.lst and 30th Full ...............16th
First quarter .sth Last quarter. 9th
The evening times., 1900-03-08
STREET LIGHTING.

High tide de...........,....1:14 II An. and AS P NJ
Low tide. e...............7:56 30 \ NJ. and $40 p. VI
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ADJUSTMENTS TODAY.

Lamps lit today. p. y
Lamps cut tomorrow. w.....................5:27A A.A
The evening times., 1900-03-08

If'c n focf the National Capital Brewing
IL , q idSt Co.'S famous ''Muenchener' Beer
is made of the same kind OF malt and Bohemian
Hops a. is Munich Beer. doz., Sl.25. Write
OF phone.
The evening times., 1900-03-08
So a Month Up.
II is no longer necessary for the
The Small User and the
Man of Moderate Means

TO paw the maximum rate. Service can now be OBJ
tanned at rates varying with the amount and
class Of service rendered
The evening times., 1900-03-08
;. kANN. SONS s. co.
>. kANN, SONS & CO.
The Busy Corner.


If you wish appointment with frieni make
rangemeuts 20 her the Lunch Grotto.
The evening times., 1900-03-08
At 25C.

% pairs Ladies faded and soiled
Kid and Satin Evening Slippers,
small sizes CAT eth st. StOre.)
90 pairs comfortable Ladies' and
Child's Bedroom 15c Plush Slip
pers, nearly all sizes.
- pairs Ladies' $l.25 grey all
wool Jersey Spring weight Bicycle
Leggins.
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At SOC.

SO pairs Ladies' mismatched Boots
were $3.50 to $3.50 Cat. 7th st.
StOre)
The evening times., 1900-03-08

10 pairs Ladies' Canvas and
Tweed Bicycle Leggins, brown and
grey.
The evening times., 1900-03-08
Mileage Charges Dispensed With
excepting in a few remote sections o. the city.

Above / Goa calls may he contracted FOR in 100
lots at $500 per hundred No charge for IN
coming calls.
For full particulars call, OF address
The evening times., 1900-03-08

So pairs Child's Glazed Kangaroo
$50 excellent Laced Shoes; sizes
S1-2 to II b to ID width.
The evening times., 1900-03-08

10 pairs Mems 8 ana *L.oU UaI-
ters, with damaged elastics; sizes
8 TO II. CAT 7th st Store.)
19 pairs of Mems Patent Leather
Pumps and Oxfords-were $3.50.
% pairs Mems $3.50 round toe
tipped Veal Calf Laced Shoes; sizes
TO II.
10 pairs Ladies' mismatched fine
Shoes that were $3.50 TO 81. (At 7th
ST. StOre.)
81 pairs $50 Vici Kid Button
Common Sense and round toes; sizes
4 10 s.
The evening times., 1900-03-08
At 15C..

SOC and 7Jc Rubbers-men's sizes
10 to lI-ladies' 2 1-2 to l-2.
q pairs infants soiled and mis-
mated Shoes, with leather or kid
soles, were 35c TO 75c.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-10
COSTLY HOME BURNED
JOSEPH PULITZER'S NEW YORK
RESIDENCE DESTROYED By FIRE.
Housekeeper and Governess Suffoca-
ted by smoke-Property Loss $780,
OOO-WelI Covered by Insurance.

NEW YORK, Jan. 9-The handsome resi-
dence of Joseph Pulitzer. publisher of the
New York World, at 10 and II East Fifty
fifth street, was destroyed by fire to-day
and two women servants were suffocated
OF burned to death. The total loss is es-
timated at about 100000. The insurance is
s250Oeo. The victims of the fire were Mrs.
Morgan Jellett, the housekeeper, and Miss
Elizabeth Montgomery, governess-
The dwelling Mas a four-story building of
stone and brick. with carved entrance. The
dining room was famous for it's handsome
fittings. There was a conservatory ad-
joining and here the fire originated. The
origin is variously ascribed to electric
wires. the steam heater and open fire.
1t started about 1880 a. m, while Mrs
Pulitzer, her daughters, Constance and
Edith, twelve and fourteen years of age,
respectively. and Herbert, boy of three
years. and the housekeeper and governess
were asleep. Mr.. Pulitzer and his son.
Joseph, jr.. were at Lake Wood. There
were sixteen servants in the house. The
servants and the passersby discovered the
fire about the same time. There was not
much smoke, but the flames spread rapidly
and were soon beyond control.
Mrs. Pulitzer got her children together
and with the aid of their nurses took them
safely to the street and then to an adj
joining dwelling. Several of the servants
had narrow escapes. one of them making
his way out Of the building by way of the
roof. He said he Mrs. Jellett on the
roof and that she went back to get bag
containing Christmas presents. When the
flremen found the body of the house
keeper on the top floor the bag was in her
hand. It contained a number of silver
trinkets and fancy articles. The womans
body was partly burned.
The body Of the governess Miss Montgom-
cry, was discovered after several hours. 1t
was found in the ruins on the third floor.
The woman had only had time TO put on
a skirt bathrobe. and slippers before she
was overcome. Her body was not badly
burned, showing that she had probably
been suffocated.
While the firemen in charge of Lieuten-
ant Harry Hauck We're at work on the
third floor after the fire out, at l0:15
all. about a dozen men. fall TO the second
floor. All but Hauck escaped injury and
he suffered a laceration of one leg.
The fire spread rapidly after It's start
The f1remen sent in second and then a
third alarm, bringing a great number of
engines and other apparatus to the scene.
Mrs Pulitzer. who is niece of jefferson
Davis. had number of jewels in a safe in
the house which was buried I'm the ruins
She said that everybody had time to get
out Of the house after the fire started
fire, none of the stairways being left and
the rooms being burned out. The contents
were an entire loss and these alone IL was
estimated We're worth $150,000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-10
CRUISER ALBANY Is FAST.
English-Built Warship Makes Over
Twenty Knots an Hour.

NEWCASTLE. Eng, Jan. 9.-The United
States cruiser Albany, formerly the Brazil
ian steamer Admiral Brouell purchased by
the United States government shortly be-
fore the beginning of the war with Spain,
while under construction here, was given
a successful official trial off this port to-
day. She developed a speed of 2O27 knots,
showed thorough seaworthiness and ex-
ceeded her contract conditions.
The trial was under the supervision of
a United States naval board consisting of
Lieutenant Commander Colwell the United
States naval attache; Chief Engineer Nor
ton and Constructor Gilmore. In appear
ance the Albany is Identical with the New
Orleans. except in minor details introduced
by the United States Navy Department.
Once out in the North sea, the Albany
began to tune up. Four times she steamed
past the measured mile running under
natural draft at mean speed of 1876 knots.
which was % above contract speed. Then
came the crucial test. Forced draft was
brought to bear against the tide and wind
The Albany. which had previously not
made any fuss, began to throw up seas
from her ram TO the bridge but she cleared
the waves as steadily as possible until she
reached a speed of POST knots. Her mean
speed over the four measured miles under
forced draft was 1880 Her contract speed
was 20 knots, but she is easily capable
OF an additional knot The Armstrong;
claim that to-day's tests show that the
Albany is the equal of any vessel of her
class afoat
her new Cowper-Cowles searchl.ghts, ex-
perimenting for the first time with metallic
instead of glass refiectors. The results were
satisfactory. The Albany was greeted with
footing harbor vessels and the crew of
the British training ship Wellesley cheered
her heartily.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-10

pine islands. and TO communicate the re-
mainder OF the information as soon there
after as IL can be obtained"
Mr.. Hoar endeavored TO secure fmn1e-
diate consideration for his resolution, but
on objection il went over until tomorrow.
Senator Rawlins, of Utah, introduced a
resolution which was referred 10 the Phil
ippine committee, directing the committee
TO inquire into and report:
First, what form of government, insur-
gent, revolutionary or dictatorship other
than that of the kingdom of Spain. ex-
listed in the Philippine islands prior TO
Dec. TO- 1898, and TO what extent Spain
had actual control of che actions.
Second, can sovereign power be just
ly, and, in accordance with International
law, claimed in the absence OF power to
control?"
Mr.. Penrose introduced bill appropriate
ing S. 900 for the construction Of public
roads in the United States, the money
TO be distributed among the several States
in proportion TO the mileage OF their roads.
Mr.. Fairbanks introduced a bill extending
the immigration contract, labor ana Chi
nese exclusion laws of the United States
to Hawaiian islands.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-10
INCIDENTS OF THE WAR.
Amusing Trick of Beers at Ladysmith
New Streets Mt Pretoria.


According to letter from Pretoria, the
Beers played an amusing trick on the Eng
lish at Ladysmith. The latter think they
destroyed the Cresuot cannon Long Tom"
The truth is, the letter says, the Beers re-
moved the cannon and substituted a trunk
of a tree, which was smashed by British
shells.
+. Y. Burnham, the American scout, who
has been appointed a member of the staff
of Lord Roberts, commander of the mill
tary forces operating against the Beers
has arrived at Seattle from Alaska, and
will proceed at once to South Africa.
A private letter from Pretoria says that
in order to accommodate the prisoners of
war who are crowding into Pretoria, an
immense enclosure has been constructed
to the north of the town In three long
streets named Ladysmith, Kimberley and
Mafeking streets.
A dispatch to the Chicago Chronicle from
Washington says: when young Adalbert
Hay. son of the secretary of state reaches
Pretoria to assume charge of the United
States consulate at the capital of the South
AFRICAN republic he Will be informed by
President Kruger that he is persona non
grata, and that he is at liberty to return
to Washington at his own convenience
King Leopold. of Belgium, according to
Mail, recently inquired of Queen Victoria
whether an opportunity for mediation had
arrived, but received a reply in the mega
tive. -
Major General Prior. commanding the
Fifteenth British Brigade, under orders
tC proceed to South Africa, died on Mon
day. -
All the members of the United States
embassy in Berlin attended a concert given
yesterday at the Hotel Vier Jahresjten for
the benefit of the sick and wounded in
South Africa -
The Berlin correspondent of the London
Daily Mail gives, under reserve, a report
that 1900 lyddite shells have been turned
out by the Krupp works which are des-
tined for England. but were ordered some
time ago by DR.. Leyds.