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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02
MARRIED TWELVE YEARS AGO.
Edna Wallace Hoppcr's Mother Tells
nm Old secret.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-The mother Of Ed
ma Wallace Hopper, the actress. is bride
She married Alexander Dunsmeir In Oak
land, Cal. twelve years ago. The news has
just been made public Mrs. Dunsmeir and
her husband are now in this city. She was
formerly Mrs. Josephine Wallace, of San
millionaire, and is known on the California
coast as the coal king. He is a Scotch
Canadian
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02
A BoER ENVOY TO EUROPE.
Commnndnnt De Ward, of the Hoi.
lander JorDs, Reaches Amsterdam,

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 1.-Commandant DE
Ward of the Holander CORPS at Pretoria,
has arrived here. He is entrusted with a
mission to Europe on behalf OF the Trans
vaal. He refuses TO give any information
as to the object OF his mission. but 1t is
believed that he is here to make pur-
chases. He states that the Transyaal is
abundantly supplied with ammunition,
especially Mauser cartridges. which are be
Ing manufactured ct Pretoria.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02
An Iown Railway sold.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa. Jan. 1.-As a result
of recent foreclosure sale by Robert l..
and W. $. Tod, of New York, of the Sioux
City and Northern Railway for $500. OC0,
the Northern and the Sioux City and West
ern Railway. also owned by the Tods were
turned over to the Willmar and Sioux
Falls Railroad Company. Vice President
James n. Hill. son OF James ]. HiIl. of the
latter company. has been designated to OPP
crate the acquired lines.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02

NEW YORK, Jan. IA man, who said
he was William Schuier, a clerk, OF 7OJ
Amsterdam Avenue, walked into Roose-
velt Hospital today and laid 80 calibre
bullet on the clerks desk. saying that he
had extracted II from his leg. Schuler
said he was walking up Broadway, near
Canal Street. before daylight. when he
was shot, by whom he did not know
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02

Blood tells" But we rarely recog-
nize the fact except in times Of stress
and strain. A horse which looks like
scrub may beat another horse which
seems the ideal of a racer, Just by that
one quality Of good blood. Similarly
men, who seem in the pink of condition
drop down under the racing strain of
business. Why? Blood tells. Men
reckoned perfectly healthy start out for
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02
Hawkins Won in the second Round.

HARTFORD. Conn, Jan. 1.-Dal Haw-
kins and Patsy Sweeney were matched b-
fore the Nutmeg Athletic Club to go TWEEN
ty-five rounds this afternoon. bet although
Sweeney made a pluclIy and clever show
ing, he was no match for Hawkins. who
had the advantage OF height and reach, and
got the decision in the second round
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02
A MARINE SCARE DIssIPATED.
4 Dead whales Rody Taken for n
Wrecked vessel.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. IA derelict
that looked like an overturned bark has
been sighted by score of vessels recently
and it vas suggested that revenue cutter
be sent to remove 1t as a menace to naviga-
ton.
Examination showed that it was the body
OF dead whale.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02

BARNSTABLE. Mass, Jan. Edward
Snow was found guilty of murder this
morning and ordered TO be killed by cleo
tricity. The electrocution will be the first
in the State UNDER the electrical law.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02

business, they
III lake a run
for the train,
and collapse.
" Heart fall
ure +" they
call it. Blood
failure would
be often the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02

THE MUTUAL INVESTMENT FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY af the District
OF Columbia. 923 r Street northwest will
hold its annual meeting Mt the office of
the company TUESDAY, JANUARY 9.
1890. from a. m. TO p. m. for the elec-
tion OF seven trustees for the ensuing year
and to transact other business All policy
holders are requested to be present and
vote. No proxy vote allowed
Statement December Is. 1899:
Number of policies in force.
Insurance in force. sfS3. .S23
Premium notes in force teapitaD. sol. Isl
Resources:
Cash in treasury. .O26 II
securities ...-........ 400 %
- 81 ,425 II
Liabilities:
tNo debts) Due to pcllcyholders 8, ,l26 IL
BERNARD LEONARD President
r. J. BEALL. Secretary
dean-5t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02
M'C0Y WON IN TEE FIFTH
i Fierce Left-Hand Blow on The
Jaw and Maher Went Out.

The Irishmnn Listened to the Ref
crcc's Count. Hut Appeared TO He
Dazed-siN Thousand Spectators
Witness the Brief BnttIc mt the
Concy Island Ciub-Pursc S16,ooo.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02

SPECIAL NoTICE-A meeting OF tn,
stockholders OF The National Metropoii-
tan Fire Insurance Company of tho District
of Columbia will lie held DECEMBER 2s,
1899. for the election OF directors Polls
open at II m, and close at o'clock p. m.
SAM CROSS. Secretary. noe3-tf
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02
Old District Fa miles.

A list Of persons now residents OF the
District Of Columbia whose ancestors were
living in the District in the year 1900 Is
being prepared under the direction of the
Columbia Historical Society.
This undertaking can be accomplished
only through the cooperation OF the per-
sons referred tc. who are requested to send
their names and those OF their said anees-
tors, as promptly as possible 10 the secre-
tary Of the society.
MRS. MARY STEVENS BEALL.
1913 SD STREET n. W.
de1T-su tuth-4w
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02

MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
OF the Capital Traction Company for
the election Of directors VIII be held at
the Office Of the company. Union Passenger
Station. on WEDNESDAY. THE 10TH OF
JANUARY. 1860.
The polls viii be opened at 1890 a. m.
and closed at l p. N. G. T. DUNLOP,
President.
C. NJ. KooNEs. Secretary.
de25tojai0-exSu
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02
srEcIAL NoTIcEs

SPECIAL NoTfCE-The annual meeting a,
the stockholders OF the Ana.costia and po-
tomac River Railroad Company VIII be held
az the Office OF the company, Fourteenth and
East Capitol Streets. MONDAY. JANUARY
= 1900. at Il O'CLOCK NJ. for the elec.
lon o. nine directors to serve for the en-
sums year and the transaction OF such other
oust1ess as may properly come before tina
sald meeting Polls win open az II O'Clock
N. and close at l o'clock p. m.
JAS. B. LACKEY. Secretary.
washington. ID. C.. Dec. 10. 1899.
del9. .2s-ia2.s
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02

otFlCE OF THE MUTUAL, FIRE ~
surance Company OF the District Of Co.
lumbia. Washington. January 1. i9oo.-Tb,
annual meeting Of the MUTUAL. FIRE M
SURANCE COMPANY OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA will be held on the THIRD
MONDAY IN JANUARY, 1900. THE 18TH
INSTANT at the Office Of the company.
se2 Pennsylvania Avenue northwest com
merctng at o'clock a. m By the charter
OF the company the election OF seven man
ayers to conduct the affairs Of the company
Is required to be held at the above meet
ing.
BY the sixth article OF the by-Iaws O, IN.
company 1t Is provided: at the apnua,
meeting OF the company. the hrst business
IN order shall be the appointment OF a
chairman. who shall conduct the mee,-
ing and election in accordance with act or
incorporation. between the hours OF
O'Clock a. M. and s p. m"
Amount OF premium notes. 4. .G;s q07 N
mount OF cash on hand............. 0l5fsl
ncu'iues .....s..................... 266 21lps
D4 ss's,s..-.'... .....-............... 81 7,OO0. 90
Vmce iurniture and fixtures. ....... 50o ~
LOSES by hre. adjusted and paid. g.i4s.es
The annual statement will be ready for
distribution at the office OF the companv
about January II. BY order OF the board
OF managers. L. PIERCE BoTELER. Sec
Ie.eIy. ja1-15t
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-14
A ShOplirter,s New Wrinkle.

A new wrinkle has been INTRODUCED
by women shoplifters in New York
They wear long steel hook fastened
to the heel of one of their shoes, tn,
use of which is to pick up goodi
dropped upon the floor. The expert
thief accidentally" knocks down q
piece of lace, or a fur boa or any
thing else of value that can be dis
played from the counter witho,r
observation. Then she stands ovel
the article, hiding it with her skirts
and, with quick movement of he,
foot, transfixes the article with th
hook or spur and kicks it into gap
ing pocket ready to receive it, saw
the San Francisco Chronicle. Thu
advantage of this trick, from the
shoplifter's point of view. is that she
can keep lookout for the store de
tective meanwhile, and, moreover
as her hands are not engaged in ths
pilfering she is not likely to be sus
pected. AS soon as she gets a lot q
things under her skirts she goes IA
a corner and makes them quite SO
cure. One of the thieves was ar
rested recently. being caught as sh
was busy in corner by woman
detective. The manager of the stor
saw the woman doing something
but, supposing that she was mereI
arranging her dress, he modestl,
looked away. The woman detective
privileged by her sex. watched TIN
shoplifter and caught her.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-14
The bishops Are Long-Lived.

Evidence of the fact that right liv.
ing tends to promote longevity il
furnished by the venerable men who
administer the affairs of the Metho,
dist Episcopal church in the United
States.
There were present at the opening
session of the quadrennial conference
of the church in Chicago the other
day eighteen bishops, whose combin.
ed ages were 1907 years, or an aver.
age of 67. The oldest was Bishop
Bowman, who is SO, and the young.
est, Bishop Hartzell, who is SO. Bish.
ops Merrill and Andrews are each rs,
and Bishop Mallalieu is 72. Bishops
Taylor and Foster were unable to at
tend the conference because OF their
advanced age.
Another noteworthy fact is that
all these bishops were consecrated
when they were past middle life,
three-Bishops Bowman, Merrill and
Andrews-having been consecrated
in 1872; three-Bishops Warren, Fosi
and Hurst-in 1880, and the others
since that date.
Truly, these men, who may we'll be
counted as "fathers of Israel, have
proved that pure life leads to old
age, for most of them are strong and
vigorous and well equipped for sever.
al more years of usefulness.-Cleve.
land Leader.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-14
HERE Is A NEW DIaH.
"Aot Slash," q Wand Which Han Az
fractions for Crap.ShOoters.

"Did you ever hear of an edible
known as hot slash?' asked a citi.
zen who always keeps an eye opeD
tor life's little oddities. No? Well,
I'm not surprised. l discovered it
myself only yesterday through a
chance visit to the river front It
was about IL o'clock in the morning,
and l was loafing around the far end
of the Northwestern fruit wharf
waiting for man, when strappin2
big negro rushed up and bawled out:
Hot slashi Hot slash!'
81 supposed he was addressing him.
self to me, but before | could think
up some graceful and appropriate
bit Of repartee at least dozen other
strapping darkies came tumbhng our
from barrels, where a crap game had
evidently been in progress, and start.
ed on a dead run for nearby alley
way.
None of them had asked anv ques-
tions, and, needless to say, my Curl
osity was highly excited. so | trailei
along in the rear and at the other
end of the alley found the whole
clustered about a small covered
wagon from which mulatto was
selling smoking hot loaves Of bread
at a nickel apiece. AS each loaf was
called for he split it open and satur.
aIted the interior with molasses from
can in the vehicle. That was hot
slash. It seemed to be local sub,
stitute for the merchants lunch,
which appears about the same hour
in the retail district up town.
81 asked one of - '--kies whether
it was good. and his reply. while
wordless, was extremely eloquent.
The lower half of his countenance
was buried in fresh section of hot
slash at the moment, and nothing
was visible except his eyes, which he
rolled upward until they resembled
a couple of white celluloid pool balls
Then he closed them, very slowly,
like man in an ecstacy. and at the
same time made a gurgling sound
IN his throat. After that pantomime
I was strongly tempted to try a
piece of hot slash myself. Or,
leans Times-Democrat.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-14
Ant Hills ON the Veidr.

The mention of the ant hill dirt
shieh makes the bed and basis OF
very fioor in the Dutch house (saya
ulian Ralph in TRUTH suggests that
, forgot to include the ant hills when
Z dwelt upon the characteristics OF
the veldt. These are most curious,
round-topped mounds of brick-red
earth, which, every here and there,
pimple and parched prairie. They
look like so many big red balls cut
In half and strewn over the veldt.
The ants build these hillocks and
domes, which average two or three
feet in height and the same width at
the bottom. They are made of the
soil, which the ants have rid of its
sand, and they are cellular or honey.
combed inside. The action of the
rain and dew gives them an almost
shell-like outer surface. You may
stand upon them, as thousands do
in battle, imagining that they
afford protection from bullerA
Nevertheless they have no solidity.
The wheel of light wagon will cut
through them as if they were mails
Of green cheese. They interest ms
by revealing one of the strange and
subtle ways of nature. The ants
bring up this best part of the ea1 tn,
and when they have built their
houses of it, the ant bears come at
night and tear them to bits, so that
the winds and waiter may scatter the
material over the sandy surface OF
the veldt. The ants appear to me no
different from those we have at home.
but the ant-bear is a strange beast
indeed. He is, when full grown,
about three feet long and nearly az
tall, and it is said that his forelegs
are the most powerful limbs, in pro-
portion to his size, that are possess
ed by any creature now existing. His
method is to use his forepaws to
rend an ant hill open. This done, he
lies down and pushes in among its
cells long, STICKY tongue-a ward OF
more of it-a tongue which has the
color to match whatever it rests up.
on. The mucilaginous stuff on his
tongue is considered delicious by the
ants, who crowd upon the member
and stick there. When his tongue 10
all incrusted with these insects, the
creature draws it into his mouth and
swallows its living freight. He is a
formidable looking animal, but never
attacks mankind.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-14
BRITISH CASUALTIES
Heavy Losses During October In
South Africa.
TIE BOERS CONTINUE YERCY ATIVE
They Appear to be Well Supplied With Arun
and Ammunition and Determined to Pro-
long the War Indefnitely.-May De-
lay Lord Roberta, II 1turn
lay Lord Roberts Il turn.

London, Nov. 2.-The South African
sItua'uNon is improving and Lord Rob-
erts Win shortly return to England
with ma jorlty of his suaff. Arrange
nenlts are being made an Cape Town
Co send the tirst Latch of refugees
back to Johannesburg and accommo.
dation lis being provided at Bsoemfon-
teln Tor "a garrison of 1000.
Nevertheless, the activity of the
commando of 800 captured a garrison
OF thirty men at keddeHsb sburg, but
after1ward released them.
Trains from the South ITO Pretoria
are aiuuacked by the Beers almost
dadly. On October "a, the burgers oc-,
cupied Koffy fontein-
On the other hand General Knox has
Inflicted a reverse on General Dewet's
forces near Parys, capturing two guns,
one of them 'a weapon lost by the
British in the Sanpas Post affair.
The daily tale of British casualties
Is heavy. During the month of October.
the British lost 167 killed in action,
including fifteen officers; seventy one
who died of wounds, 367 who died of
disease, twenty-five who died of acci.
dents and ninety seven captured or
missing, total almost equal to the
monthly average for the duration OF
the war.
The Daily Express publishes sensa-
tionaQ statements that the Boer revival
Is more serious than has hitherto been
believed and that, in. consequence, Lord
Roberts return IS likely TO be still fur
ther postpoatd. 1t says also that IA
considerable purity of troops wiM re-
turn before january or February,
while the regimenJa1 drafts from eng.
OtaDd will continue and 5000 horses will
be sent out.
The paper definitely declares that
the Beers are we'll armed and abun-
dntly supplied with ammunition and
that the campaign as likely to last
another six months.
In the best informed quarters, how.
ever, lit is asserted that there is no
ground for the pessimism of the Daily
Express.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-14
The Defeat or Osm.n.

On the cold, cloudy morning Of De.
cember II. 1877, when the snow Law
thickly on all the country, sudden
great booming of guns was heard, and
the news flew swiftly that Osmau
had come out of Plevna at last d
was trying to break through the cor.
don his foes had spread about him.
During the night he had abandoned
all his defepses, and by daybreak he
had taken the greater part of HE
army across the River Vid. Adyanc.
ing along eSophia road. he charged
the Russian intrenchments with such
energy that the Siberian regiment
stationed at that point was almose
annihilated. A desperate fight went
on for four hours. with the Russians
coming up battalion after battalion.
Some ~" ~-'c~ ncon all firing ceanp
ed. and 1afer the Turks sent mp q
white flag. Cheer after cheer swell.
ed over the dreary plain. Osman had
surrendered.
The siege had lasted 142 days. The
Russians had lost 10000 men. The
Turks had lost 10000 men.
The advance on Consfantinople hnA
been checked. Skobeleef said: sOn.
man the victorious he will remain. fu
spite of his surrender."-Lippincott'a
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-14
THE MINERS STRIKE.
President Mitchell Says They Won .
victory for Labor.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Nov. 2.-President
Mitchell made his last speech to the
United Mine Workers of the anthra.
cite region at Nanticoke tonight, pre-
vious to his departure fo, national
headquarters at Indianapolis
Two thousand people packed the
opera house in which the meeting was
held, and 5000 thronged the street in
the vicinity Of the hotel, where an
overflow meeting was held later. A
parade of the various trade unions
was also held. In the course of his
remarks, President Mitchell said:
'"The strike of anthracite miners is
now matter of history. 1t makes an
epoch which fills the heart of working
men throughout the land with hope
and higher ambition. 1T was not q
victory for miners alone, but for labor
An general. If its fruits are to be
measured in dollars and cents we
would rather have lost. 1t has kindled
In your hearts greater love of coun-
try, 1T means the beginning of the
end of child labor
In conclusion, Mr.. Mitchell advised
his hearers to aid other unions by
purchasing only union goods and
promised, the strikers that allegiance
70 the union would bring greater re.
suits in the future.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-14
Some Lille Fashions

A woman who gowns herself smart
ly, and whose friends in Paris keel
her informed of fashions --latest
edicts. says that the colored silk pet
ticoat is no longer worn by the "ele
gantes." In fact. it is now considered
vulgar. and the dainty white cambrit
skirts. with it's tuckings and fine
needlework, fresh from the washtuh
and ironing board. has again .takeG
the place it never should have lost
Another hint from Paris is that dott
ed wells, which are still worn over
here, are altogether tabooed. and
plain tulle il alone considered in
good style.
= Her correspondent also tells hei
that only suede gloves should b
worn. and that she should have hel
hin summer gowns made with elbow
sleeves and wear long gloves to meet
them. II is by trif1es sr"h as these
that the leaders of fashion alwayi
keep little in advance their fol
lowers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-14
He Shortened Ii.

A pompous butler one day an.
nounced some callers as follows:
"Mr. Edwin Algernon Pembroke
Penny, Mrs. Edwin Algernon Penn
broke Penny and Miss Maud Victoris
Penny" Other arrivals were an,
nounced at equal length and with
equal solemnity. Before the next
"at home" the master of the house
suggested that so much repetition
and elaboration was unnecessary;
that he would prefer to have his
guests announced more briefly. The
magnificent being bowed grave as
sent and said nothing. But his feel.
ings had been wounded and he was,
unlike most of his kind. as clever az
he was majestic. AS before, the first
to arrive were Mr.. and Mrs. Penny
and Miss Penny. When they had as
cended the stairs they paused an in.
slant at the drawing room door: the
next they heard themselves briskly
announced to their dismayed hosts
in the comprehensive formula,
'"Threepence"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-14
Senator Vests Story.

Senator Vest hats q story he some.
mmes tellls ito illustrate Arkansas
chautacter OF the bourbon mossback.
According Ito the narrative the senator
IN the days following the civil war,
Was On a wild country road, whsch had
been blocked by huge tree. The
natives were trying to drag Dit out of
the way as whole when Senator Vest
aanfved on the scene, looked ait the
tree and at the helpless crowd of Ar.
kaintsas naiuiwes, and then said: 'Why
don't you cut the tree in two ait the
middle and hauld the ends out OF the
wsay?" There was moment of sil.
emce. broken suddenly by one of the
crowd, who reached for his gun and
exclaimed: Yankee, by gum!"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-14
Thanksgiving procis M alton.

The annual Thanksgiving Day pro.
caamation has been issued by Preaid-
emit Mckinley. 1t is ais follows:
"Dt has pleased Almighty God TO
bring our Nation in safety and honor
through another year. The works Of
religion and charity have everywhere
been manifest. Our country, through
all its extent, has been blessed with
abundant harvests. Labor and the
great Industries of the nation have
prospered beyond all precedent. Our
commerce has spread over the world
Our power and influence, in the cause
OF freedom and enlightenment, have
e0tented over distant seas and lands.
The lives of our official representa-
tives and many of our people IN China
have been marvelously preserved. We
have been generally exempt from pes
thence and other great caiDamlties, and
even the tragic visitation which over
whelmed the city of Galveston made
swidemt the sentiment of sympathy and
Christian charity by VIRTUE of which
we ARE one united people.
"Now, therefore, I, William McKim-
1ey, President of the United States, do
hereby appoint and set appart Thurs-
day, the 29th of November next,
to be observed by all the people OF the
United Sta tes at home and abroad al
. day of Thanksgiving and praise to
Him who holds the nations in the hoq-
tow of His hand. I recommend that
they gather in their SEVERAL places OF
worship and deuortly give thanks for
the prosperity wherewith He has en-
dowed us, for Seied-time IaInd harvest,
for the uaior, devotion and humanity
Of our armies and navies and for all
His benefits to us as individuals, and
as a Nation; and that they humbdy
praiy for the continuance of His divine
favor, for concord and amity with
other nations, and for Righteousness
and peace in aill our ways.
I'm witness whereof / have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
UNITED States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington this
29th day of October, in the year Of
our Lord, one Thousand and nine hun
dred. and OF the independence of the
Cnfte1 States the one hundred and
twenty fifth.
'wILLIAM MCKINLEY.
'By the President,
JOHN HAY, Secretary of State"