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THE MYSTERY UNSoLVED.
No CIev 10 the Identity Of Corpse
Found i'm Box.

BALTIMORE. Feb. 2.-The police have
as vet no definite clew to the identity of
the man who is supposed TO have been
murdered in this city and whose body
was shipped to Sioux City, Iowa. by way
Of the United States Express Company.
Among those reported missing since the
first OF the year is John Fields, of 1915
East Monument Street. a description of
whom almost tallies. with that of the
corpse found in the box. Fields made
his home with Mrs. Mary f. Carroll. his
sister. and left there stating that he
was seing 10 the Soldiers Home at Hamp-
ton. Va. That he did not go at once is
evidenced by the fact that he was seen
later on South Charles Street. When he
left home he had very little money, but
his pension was due. This he did not
draw Since December 20 he has not been
seen by any one and his sister fears he
has met with foul play. On the left side
of his head he had bad shot wound re-
ceived during the civil war. On his left
arm the name Rosie that OF his wife.
was tattooed.
While the police here advance the theo-
~ that the body was shipped from Balti-
more. they have nothing definite on which
to base the assumption. The notices of
mysterious disappearances in the hands
of the police refer TO another man who
could be the murdered one. On December
81 1899 Charles Tiseh. a German. fifty
nine wears old. disappeared from Chicago.
His description fits pretty closely that
of The BODY
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for the calendar year just passed-S1. .325 600
fall short of this amount 1925 coo and
this latter figure would be larger if the
City and Suburban were included in the Of
fetal estimate.
II is reasonable 20 suppose. however,
that with the rapid transit now in opera
tion largely, the figures for the fiscal year
will more nearly equal the official es
innate than those for the calendar year do
There was expended on Improvements
during the year about 81. Q00, 900. The Ana
costa construction has cost about 81
600 900 The Columbia extension cost dur
ing the year about $500 600, and there was
expended like amount on other lines.
The Washington Traction and Electric
Company owns nearly the entire capital
stock OF all these companies. A few shares
Of the Metropolitan stock are owned by
Mrs. l. z. Letter, and in some of the other
companies there are outside holders. IL is
permissible TO generalize broadly however,
that the net earnings of all the lines,
$3.50 900 are applicable to the uses of the
syndicate company after the payment OF
the interest on the bonded debt of the con-
stituent companies. The interest on the
outstanding constituent companies bonds
is not known accurately. but IL is so large
that the balance for the Traction Company
will not be nearly as much as officially es-
timated when the Traction Company was
formed.
The following additional facts may be
noted from the reports:
Amount Of funded and of floating debts. respec-
lively Capital Company, $4,000 and SIP. Il;
Washington and Great Falls. 100000 4l,07S Is;
City and Suburban ST. 100, 600 S7s.3ls IL; George
town and Tenleytown. sl0O, 900, sl49,1e 80; Ana
costa and Potomac, 50 $50 900, none; Brightwood,
$500 1921, ,943. 10; Columbia. 100000 none;
Metropolitan, s.. .95l 600. none.
Total expenditures, including operating ex-
penses above given: Capital Company. s2l .259 80:
Washington and Great Falls, SIS, ,S5S.34; City and
Suburban, Sl56, ,9l2. 20; Georgetown and Tenley-
town. sS3, 1880; Anacosta and Potomac s6S,-
9s7 .O6; Brghtwood. S76.625.06; Columbia, 1885,
GA. 80; Metropolitan. s676,4s5.39.
Amount OF dividends declared: Capital Con'-
pany none; Washington and Great Falls, none;
City and Suburban. none; Georgetown and Tenley-
town. none; Anscostia and Potomac. none: Bright
wood, none; Columbia, $4,000; Metropolitan $685.
5T450
Total number of passengers carried: Capital
Company, ,034, ,494; Washington and Great Falls,
640,SS5: City and Suburban. 4, ,55 39l; George
town and Tenleytown, 727, ,15S; Anacostia and /
Potomac, I,s3l s6l Brightwood 1,55s, $50; Column
bis, 1,639, ,26S: Metropolitan. 27,124y75s.s
The evening times., 1900-02-02
ANNUAL REPORTS FILED.
business of the Washington Traction
Company's Railways.

The annual reports for 1899 of the eight
city and suburban street railways of the
District, controlled by the Washington
Traction and Electric Company were sub
mitted TO the Senate yesterday. The re-
ports are of particular interest 10 business
men, because of the fact that they are
the first made since the organization OF
the Washington Traction and Electric
Company. and the first showing full
years business under the control of that
syndicate. The reports submitted are those
of the Capital Railway the Washington
and Great Falls the City and Suburban,
the Georgetown and Tenleytown, the
Anacostia, the Brightwood, and the Met
ropolitan.
Briefly stated. the figures given show
that all of the lines have done less bust
ness than in the previous year. The
gross receipts are smaller. The lines
which show net earnings for the year,
show a less amount than In 1898. and
those which show a deficit exhibit an in
crease in this respect. Three lines only,
the Metropolitan. the Columbia. and the
Great Falls show net earnings On all
the suburban lines, excepting the Great
Falls. the operating expenses were larger
than the total receipts.
Officers of the company attribute this
decrease in business to the construction
under way on many of the lines during
a greater part of the year. In some
cases cars have not been operated for
long periods. and at all times the torn
up streets and other disadvantages during.
improvements are said to have cut into
1t is probable also that the uni
yersal transfer system on the lines has
reduced receipts up to this time whatever
its result will be when all the lines are in
operation satisfactorily with rapid transit
The gross receipts, operating expenses
and net earnings on all the lines are as
follows.
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FROM SORROW TO JOY.
A Wake over Son Changes &" {"
Jubilee.

CHICAGO. Feb. An affecting family
reunion took place last night at the home
of Alderman Charles Martin. 3SSS Union
Avenue. 1t occurred upon the alderman
return from a flying trip to st. Louis.
whittier he had been called by the st.
Louis police to claim the body OF his son,
reported killed by a railroad train.
When the coffin was all ready and pre-
parations had been made for the wake at
the house, young Martin walked in. He
had been assaulted and robbed the pre-
yious day by tramps and his clothes and
valuables were taken. 1t is believed that
one of the robber tramps was killed at st.
Louis, and the stolen clothes caused the
mistake in the Identification The family
changed the wake to a jubilee.
The evening times., 1900-02-02
CUBAN COMMERCIAL VESSELS.
A Bill Providing for "a Refunding of
Tonnage Taxes.

Tonnage Taxes.
The Committee on Insular Affairs OF the
House of Representatives, to which was
referred the Senate bill relating to Cuban
vessels. has recommended as an amend
ment the following:
That the Secretary of the Treasury is
hereby authorized to refund out Of any
money in the Treasury not otherwise ap-
propriated, upon application and satisfac
tory evidence, tonnage taxes and light
dues which have been imposed on vessels
owned by citizens of Cuba entering ports
Of the United States since April. II, 1899,
which have been in excess of the tonnage
taxes prescribed by section IL of the act
of June 10, 1856.
"At the close OF the war with Spain the
inhabitants of the Island of Cuba owned
number OF vessels that had been employed
in coasting trade and to some extent in
trade with this country. They were YES
sells of capacity, and the owners mostly
declined TO continue TO navigate them un-
der the Spanish flag and refused to trans
fer them to any other foreign country.
The Cuban flag had no international sig
nificance, especially after the ratification
of the Paris Treaty.
Cuba did not become part OF the Uni
ted States and her vessels had no right to
the American flag. This Government, by
the terms of the Paris Treaty. continued
its military occupation of the island and
undertook to discharge certain interna-
tional obligations on behalf Of the people
thereof On the June 16, 1899, President
Mckinley made an order providing that
Cuban vessels duly documented as such,
should carry the Cuban flag as a distinc-
tive signal, and float the American coiors
above 1t In Difference TO the peculiar lims
tied control which this country had as
sumed over the affairs Of the island.''
The evening times., 1900-02-02
MARRIED A CUBAN HEIRESS.
william Snead. Formerly of Lynch
burg. Weds Miss lznaSa.

LYNCHBURG, Va, Feb. 2.-News has
been received here announcing the mar
riage of Mr.. William C. Sneed, formerly
of this city, and Miss Maria Reyes Yznaga,
of Havana, Cuba. The marriage, which
was secret one, was contracted at jack
sonville, Fla, during the war with Spain,
but has only recently been made public.
The bride is not only a great social ia
vorite in Havana, but also in the United
States. where she has spent quite num-
ber of years. She is closely related to the
Yznagas of New oYrk and is a cousin Of
the Duchess of Manchester. Her family is
one of the wealthiest in Cuba
Mr.. SDeed is son of the late DR.. E. F.
Snead. of Lynchburg. and is one of the best
known young men in Virginia. He served
through the Spanish-American war as a
member of General Lees staff and was
afterward pointed TO a Government posi-
tion in Cuba. He recently resigned this to
accept an appointment in the Philippine
Islands.
The evening times., 1900-02-02
The letter of Attorney General Griggs to
Mrs. Ellis, replying TO the circular reads:
Whooping Cough in South Dakota.

II isn't often the Democrat takes any
stock in proprietary preparations, but,
having had occasion to use the Chamber
lain's Cough Cure in a recent case of
whooping cough, We found it most ex-
celIent remedy, and one that gives the
child immediate relief. Being pleasant TO
the taste, children do not object to TAX
ing it, and IL keeps the cough loose, and
if given freely and as directed. there is
practically no danger whatever from the
disease.-'Howard, S. D., Democrat"
For sale by Henry Evans, wholesale and
retail, and all druggists.
The evening times., 1900-02-02
MUNYON'S FAMOUS REMEDIES.

Ills Rheumatism Cure relieves in a few hours.
seldom fails TO in few days; his Dyspepsia
tuFe will cure any case % indigestion or stomach
sroble; 90 per cent OF kidney complaints, includ-
ing brlght's Disease, can be cured with his Kidney
Cure, 81 cures for 81 ailments. Every druggist
SELLS them mostly % cents vial. II YOU in
eoubt as to the nature of your disease call upon
Munyon's doctors. THEIR SERVICES ARE FREE.
623 Thirteenth ST. N. w.
The evening times., 1900-02-02

few doses of MUNYON'S COLD
prevent pneumonia. ID relieves head.
pcse. throat, and lungs almost in
stantls. These littIe sugar pellets
raa be conveniently carried i'm the
vest pecket for use at any time. or
anywhere. Price 25 cts. at all drag
Gists.
The evening times., 1900-02-02
Bows SOC Caps, l9c.

We have gathered all the small lots
of Boys Caps into one lot. Some are
Golf Caps. all wool. with silk lining.
Others are silk-lined Tams, in choice
colors. Some are Military Caps, with
leather visor and silver band and
buttons. with braided crowns. 10C
Values up to SOC. Reduced to-. ~
The evening times., 1900-02-02
The Hat and Cap Reductions.
Mems 81 Hats, soc.

Our Hat Department was one of the
first to take stock, and the inventory
reductions were made last week. The
prices are already so absurdly low that
further reductions are impossible
Every Hat is silk-lined and has silk
band. The shapes are all the fayOrites
of 1900. Choice of Mems Alpines,
DeTbys, Rough Riders. Crushes,
etc; $3.50 and 81 values. Re- Q0C
The evening times., 1900-02-02
Hecht's Greater Stores Set the Town Wondering

h FA e wei We
fallen %~ %~ ell prices b that tontN w ui lpH H shoppers br h
k sale nh %
rmt tnhrngf these values The alterations
rmWaa anmbd OF lines We have nof hgem m Hh p nj f are
the uh named h moi u o a he dbH sal brings ne %
mems lh h wi give an hta fh necessary will o Re o
viii be hph ht charging lg always
The evening times., 1900-02-02
Net receipt,

1t is interesting to note in passing that
the oficiai estimate of the Washington
Traction and Electric Company officers last
summer was that the gross earnings of
these lines, excepting the City and Sub
urban, for the year beginning July 1. 1899,
would be u, ,75o, eco. The actual earnings
The evening times., 1900-02-02

ter he made specific enquiry as TO what
pledges were pade by representatives OF
Philadelphia and also expressed desire
10 know by whom and in what terms he
pledges were made.
The evening times., 1900-02-02

Those who once drink Heurich's beer will al
ways favor pure beer like MaeIZen, Senate, and
Lager. The qualities of these beers always leave
a reminder of how a beer brewed Of the best
male and hops taste. Phone 634, Arlington Bot
Ting CO., fer case.
The evening times., 1900-02-02

II you are tired taking the large oldtashionet
gripping pills, try Carter's Little. Liver Pills anC
take some comfort A man can't stand every
thing. One pill dose. Try them.
The evening times., 1900-02-02
25c Sheet Music, Sc.

25c Sheet Music, Sc.
We select 1,o00 copies of popular hits
as special leader for Saturday. Reg
ular 25c music at Sc. Among the titles
are:
In Vale of Chilhowee"
Il Want Real Coon
Put on the Golden Robe
Mamma's kinky Headed Coon"
Flora Lee"
The Song We Love to Hear
The Prayer / Learned at Mothers
Knee" and many others.
The evening times., 1900-02-02
Saturday Linen Specials.

Saturday Linen Specials.
Small lot superior Glass lie
Towels. fringed; &c value. ... IL
All-linen Plaid Glass TOweling; fzC
regular Sc value. ue.............. TO
Alllnen Huck Towels; fast
edge borders; good size; II lie Q2C
Ndlue ....-.--
Bleached Honeycomb Towels; en-
bossed; fringed; size 23X45; 15c 03C
A small lot OF Monte Cloth Bureau
Scarfs with Nile green centres;
fringed all around; while they 13JC
White Table Damask rich
designs; usually sells at 25c, 1QC
Tor. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ~
All-linen Damask Doilies. with SltC
red borders: 81 value; per dOz.. 'OV
Turkey Red S-4 Table Covers,
warranted fast colors; always 81, CQC
now .....r............ w
The evening times., 1900-02-02
25C Sheet Music, l6c.

25C Sheet Music, l6c.
Ben Hur Chariot Race
May OShea"
"Lindy. Ny Black Belle. DOi''
Down Old New England Way"
Ben Hur Waltz
Without Your Love. Let Me Die
'.ImpecuniOus Davis
Reception Night
And hundreds Of other 25c music at
Ice per copy.
The evening times., 1900-02-02

623 Thirteenth St. N. W..
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-06
QUARTERLY MEETING
OF WESTERN ROADS.
Great Northern and Northern Pacific
Said to he In Harmony with
Conference.

NEW YORK, Dec b.--The regular quar-
terly meeting OF the Western railroad
presidents and traffic managers was held
today in this city. There was a fairly
large attendance. President Jeffrey, of
the Rio Grande, presided.
Although the Northern Pacific has not
participated in the work Of the subcom-
mttecs appointed by this conference,
Traffic Manager Hannaford Of that road,
attended the meeting today.
The conference took a recess 10 enable
some OF the subcommittee 10 complete
their reports and prepare some new sug-
gestions for final action.
Announcement was made that the auss-
tian OF disseminating the interchange of
free passes for employees Of railroads viii
he considered by subcommittee tomor-
row afternoon.
IT is probable that a proposition will he
submitted 70 the present conference 20
reorgsnize the old fransmIssissippi as
sociation. with headquarters az Kansas
city Tire idea is to create strong or
ganization. which shall exercise turisdic-
tion over the territory between the Mis-
souri, river and Colorado common ship
ping points. Utah common points may
also be included within the boundaries.
Chairman Jeffrey stated that the meet
ing as a whole was very harmonious. and
that tha Great Northern railroad. the
only Western line not represented. had
expressed hy letter It's readiness 20 CON
cur in any action taken by the COM
ference.
Traffic Manager Nichol. ~ the Cana
dian Pacific railway was ~ the n'tor-
moon session. and hts road is to he a
party 20 the commission agreement 20 nc
adopted before the conference aalourns.
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SIX MASKED MEN
COMMIT BOLD ROBBERY.
once of the western Lumber Com
pany, In Portland, Looted of
Etk.OOO.
Beer. 50, So, 7i2.
Cigars, ss,1S9, 764.

PORTLAND. or, Dec. 5.--six masked
men held up the office OF the Western
Lumber Company, this evening. secured
5000 and escaped In the darkness.
The robbery occurred at o'clock, when
dozens of men were In the vicinity OF the
mill. which is located at Front and Sew
enteenth streets.
Four Of the highwaymen guarded the
two entrances to the office. while the
other two entered. with drawn revoivers.
and ordered the four clerks in the Office
10 hold up their hands
The money was In envelopes ready to
he paid out TO the mill hands. this heiag 8
the regular weekly pay day.
one rnbber quickly threw the money
into sack. while the other Kept the
mill men covered with two revolvers.
They backed out Of the Office. locked the
doors. and the six men made their escape
before the alarm could be given.
The police station was Immediately noi-
fed and a number OF officers were de-
tailed on the case.
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EXPLOSION OF DYNAMITE
KILLS MANY MINERS.
Twenty-six Dead Bodie- Recovered
and Many of the Injured VIII
Dte.

Of dynamite yesterday AZ the mines 81
san Andres dc la Sierra killed or wound
ed many miners Al the latest adVlces
twenty-six dead bodies had been recov-
cred Fifteen injured persons, some ~
whom will die, were taken from the
wreckage and the ruins are thought TO
contain other victims.
II Is not known as yet how the expio-
sion occurred but nine cases II dynamite
blew un az the powder house with an
appalling roar. shaking the country FOR
miles around.
when the panic had partially subsidized
the wives and children of the miners hur-
riod 60 tho scene, finding all the build
ings wrecked and dead bodies. fearfuliy
mangled Tying About
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DUEL TO THE DEATH
ABOUT A WOMAN.
Prominent West virginia Lawyer
Kills n Presbyterian Msnister and
Is seriously Wounded.

WILLIAMSON, W. Va, Dec. 5.-~This
afternoon David Stokes shot and killed
Rev. Or. Wohl in street duel here. Mr..
Stokes being also Injured seriously. To-
night the whole town. and even the coun-
Try districts. are greatly excited.
Mr. Stokes Is one OF the most prominent
young lawyers IN Mingo county. He left
HIS Office this afternoon Immediately ar
ter dinner. and pleasantly greeting friends
on the way. walked with quiet hut firm
step In the direction OF the house occu-
pied by Rev. Or. Wohl and hts house
keeper, Mrs, Levine. Mr. Wohl's family
being In Kentucky Mr. Stokes stopped
al he gate To talk with Mrs. Levine,
who stood In the doorway. Within a feg
minutes the minister came out ~ the
house. He seemed TO be greatly excited
about something. and said 10 Mrs. Le-
vine as he passed her at the door.
You would be much better at present
IN the house"
She laughingiy replied that the day was
too pretty TO be spent entirely within
doors, and Mr.. Stokes interrupted by re-
marking:
YES. don't think of leaving US for the
house"
Quick as q Hash Mr.. wohl turned and,
addressing Mr. Stokes. said:
leave the premises"
An alteration followed Both men ran
20 the Sidewalk directly IN front " the
bnuse, Something WAS said almost lnaim-
tinsui&hahie, that drew from Wahl the
sharp retart. ''You are q iiar." and In an
instant the report ~ revolver wnk
heard stokes stumbled tried 10 regain
hts footing. but fell IN the street. Wound.
cd as he was be drew his revolver AMI
covered the minister. now within ten feet
of his fallen foe. Again Wohl Erred and
simultaneously. came a shot from a pistol
IN The hands of stokes.
One Was Dead.
When the smoke was cleared away the
uTon the sidewalk crowd ran Bn to-
the scene Or Wohi was dead Chance
had carried the bullet from Stokes pistol
through the head ~ the minister. killing
him as ne fell The preachers bullet had
entered Stokes side below the heart aud
passed entirely through his body
ia che han 20 the ministers home. fac
iug tho fearful Gaci 10 the Heath. fallen
aCfoes the doorway was found Ars H.
vine Il was hrss thought she Nas lead.
an8 had probably been shot. but an IN
vtsiieaflan showed that she had Only
tainted from fright
tp 20 lafr hour this evening Mr.
Stokes has refused % say anything con-
cefainx the terrible tfaEedy and Mrs
Levine is in too much % a state of ex-
element 20 tsik
Be1 mr wehi was recognized as one
~ tgs most ferccfui anf eipapeut
f'resb3 feriam miuisiers in thjs state ar
Stokes ia an sx-NiFgiuiA university pres-
3dtuf. ana remes ffun Nne 0f ths boaf
famllies u the oia Dominion.
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Indictments Are Returned by Fed
eraI Grand Jury ne CoVington.

CINCINNATI. Dec t-The United
states grand tury az Covington. KY has
Indicted Frank NJ Rrown. assistant cash
Tor ~ ne German National bank - New
port. ny. en Four counts, and Robert
Wlnmen, the Individual hoQkkeepcr q the
same Aank. on one ceunt.
The counts iu browns indictment are
fge AEhanxllnR sIal 90 ~ the banks fands.
ard making a false entry. for raising a
cFS6k from f3E te s2.sE. Dn October last.
and fer raising two checks on October
si last
yVinstaM was prepared ,p give bond bat
BF1Wn has uut Fet bean found
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SEATTLE TO BE INCLUDED.
Public Hatisfaaa Committee Of the
House fo sugEe.t the Neer.-
sarf Tend..

WNakf f Dec A.--C hafsrssa
Mfrrs n aEilc bufi azs
see - ths nsaee hag eaiiea q msssffs
faf Friday - consider pgabiso building
measures fs ge Intended first to glxs
atteniian 20 fhose buildings requiring
more money "A AeceaEl az ia ffSe IS the
rrsee af hnflalnK rn&tertsi, x0nne ~ fke
raain ones bssuE at Hentste. salt Lake ard
Portland Ore
Theae are ,e be ine,u1sf IN Gre EenerAf
hltl
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CHARGED wrFn nc AMY.
NalIa NaIla NamAa Gets War
rant Ger uashaa Arrest

SAN FRANCISCO. uce- 5.--Mra Eyatsa
Johnson. ~ Walia Walia- Wash.. to3ay
secareI "a warrant fsr the arrcst ~ her
husband william j. Johnson. on the
eharxs aF HEamy sac a.iese- lEst be-
WAS married ia thas et3y aasg Eep tggs aer
10 Minnie o Winters. % Seaside. ore.
Johnson Was for several years u The sou
ssS.loaery easinGss ~ Nau& Wa4la.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-06
LIBERAL ALLOWANCES
FOR PUGET SOUND.
Money for Federal Projects
in State Of Washington.
OVER HALF a MILLION.
Sum Suggested for the Naval
Station Equipment.
OVER HALF A MILLION.

Detailed showing of the Amounts
Set Aside for Improvement of
Rivers and Hnrbors for Com
p1etion and Construction of Nee
essary Buildings and for Improv-
ing the Conditions of Aids to
Navigation - Twenty Thousand
Dollars Asked for sra-Goipg Tug
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SHIP SUBSIDY BILL
URGED 10 PASSAGE.
Senator Frye Explains Away
Apparent Objections.
TOTAL AMOUNT is FIXED.
1t Cannot Exceed Sum of Nine
Million Dollars.
TOTAL AMOUNT Is FIXED.

Question OF Admitting Foreign
Buiit Vessels 60 American Regis-
try. Thereby Enabling Them to
Participate I'm the subsidy. De-
bnted mt Length-Ohjcct OF That
Provision Ii to Give the United
states Representative Mer-
chant Marine without Delay
Tint would Otherwise Ensue.