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The evening times., 1900-03-23
Mrs. Yager Again Missing.

The local police have again been requested to
look out for Mrs. Otie Joy Wager, thirty five
years of age, who is reported missing from ner
home near Richmond, Va. She disappeared for
the second time on March 10, and all efforts tc
locate her have so far proved futile. The Vir-
ginia authorities are engaged in investiga-
tiOn of the case, and description of the woman
has been circulated among the local police force.
Mrs Wager disappeared from her home about De-
cember 10 last. and search was then instituted
for her Finally she located in nearby
CITY and returned to her friends. She IL the wife
Of Thomas p. Wager, of Gross Keys, Rockingham
county Va and is described feet inches
tan. with dark eyes, black hair, and weighing
l07 pounds.
The evening times., 1900-03-23
Granted n New Trial,

Judge Cole yesterday signed an order granting
new trial in the case of Robert Pendleton
Frank Turner, Henry Mack, Lemuel Simms and
three others. convicted of criminal assault II
is stated that new evidence has been discovered
which will tend to prove the innocence of some
of the accused through alibi. All the pris
oners, except Lemuel Sinin1s who is under sixteer
years of age sentenced TO imprisonment II
the penitentiaTy for a term of thirty years.
The evening times., 1900-03-23
Injured by a Fall.

J. P. Clark, sixty years of age, was found at
the corner of Fifth and C streets northwest about
10 o'clock last night suffering from a severe scalp
wound and other slight injuries. He was picked
up and removed to Freedmans Hospital by the
police of the Eighth precinct, who are iHvesti-
eating the At the hospital Clark stated that
he did not know whether his wound resulted from
fall or from assault by an unknown person.
He was put to bed after his wounds had received
attention. Later an investigation developed that
Clark's injuries due to fall. The injuries
are slight
The evening times., 1900-03-23
Burned at a Small Fire.

During a FIRE last night in the dry goods store
OF Samuel ChSbee, 100 Seventh Street north
west Mrs. Rosa Tnklestine and John Nauek, VINO
were in the building when the flames broke out.
were slightly burned about the head and face.
Their injuries were treated at a nearby drug
store An alarm was turned in by the police os
the Eighth precinct shortly after 0 o'clock and
several companies Of the department responded.
The fire was caused by a spark from pipe and
resulted in a loss Of $50. Samuel Tinker owns
the building.
The evening times., 1900-03-23
M0Iiueuy Witness Missing

Rachael Green, colored, reported missing
last night at Police Headquarters by her husband
William Green, who requested that steps be taken
by the police to locate her. The woman was
subpoenaed as a witness in the Moneux trial in
New York, city, but her testimony was ruled out
by the recorder She was to have returned to
this city several days ago. When she failed TO
put in an appearance, and her correspondence
ceased. her husband became alarmed Green lives
at 1888 Sixth Street northwest.
The evening times., 1900-03-23

National Theatre-JuEa Marlowe, in "Barbar.
FTietchie;' evening.
Lafayette Square Opera House-Strakoseh Com
pany in "MarItsns.H evening--e-
Columbia Thtatre-Aiidred Holland in "Aria; -
evening.
Academy Of Music-Theodore Babcock in ''Msn's
Enemy" evening.
Grand Opera House-Era Kendall and Vaude.
vile; evening.
Kernans Lyceum Theatre-City Sports yaude.
VILE Company; evening
The evening times., 1900-03-23
4 Dead Bnbe Found.

Coroner Carr was this morning notified Of the
finding of a dead colored female infant in an
alley. between Ninth and Tenth streets and Rhode
Island Avenue and r street northwest. The body
was found by a citizen. who notified the police of
the Second precinct. Ii is now at the morgue. As
there indications OF violence suspicious
death it is thought an inquest viii not be neces-
The evening times., 1900-03-23
An Interesting Meeting

The Womans Christian Temperance Union Of The
District held an executive session Wednesday at
1880 G Street northwest II was presided ever by
Mrs. Clinton Smith Addresses were made by
Alice Gordon Gulck. Of Spain, and Mrs. De
Rier,er. of Ie Droit Union Mrs. VI. J. HALEY
extended an invitation to the union TO a l5-cent
lunch on April 5. at the Sixth Presbyterian
Church. and arrangements were made to hold a
p1bh meeting n the Fir Congreg Ational Chu ch,
April 5.
The evening times., 1900-03-23
4 Plumber Disappears.

The police have been asked TO look out for
Elisha b. Beach, a resident Of MorTistown, y.
j., who is reported to have disappeared from his
home at that place on February %. last. The
missing man is plumber and is described as
ffty-sevcu years OF age. five feet six inches tall.
with gIaN hair and blue ewes.
The evening times., 1900-03-23
Board of Trade Meeting.

The Washington Board OF Trade viii meet at
Masonic Hall tonight at 7:30 O'Clock. Besides
the business to be considered, there will be re-
ports from the following committees: Taxation
and assessment commerce and manufacture, parks
and reservations streets and avenues
The evening times., 1900-03-23
A Masquerade Ball.

The masquerade ball given last evening by the
Saengerbund at No. 3l4 Street was an en-
joyable affair, and attended by great num-
Der OF the members of the organization. fea-
ture of the evenings entertainment was "a Geor.
gia Wedding" in which Miss Emma Heinrichs
and Frank Z. Ghisell took the parts OF bride and
groom The bridal couple were attended by sew.
eral other couples. all being dressed in splendid
limitations Of Southern plantation attire. Frank
W White, who acted as master of ceremonies
performed the mock marriage ceremony. Twelve
young women attired in7 white gowns. who were
known the '.Spirits of the Saengerbund," were
noticeable among the masqueraders. At I1:30 p.
m. ihe dancers unmasked. Up TO that time only
those who wore masks permitted ON the
loof. @e
The evening times., 1900-03-23
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Washington congregational Club

The annual meeting and dinner OF the Wash
ington Congregational Club will take place Mon
day evening at the Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church. An excellent m0nu programme for the
occasion has been prepared
The evening times., 1900-03-23
III in the Street.

Harry Austin. colored. sixty years old, suddenly
became III while walking on Street. near the
corner OF Eleventh Street northwest, about s
O'clock last night. Austin was taken TO his home
on Third Street, between q and strets northwest
His condition is not serious.
The evening times., 1900-03-23
Cali ion neurich's Bock Beer today.

Everybody feshes Heurich's Book Beer and says
il is the finest Book Beer they have drunk in
years. Phone 6S4, Arlington Bottling Co, for a
case and how you Ike Heuricb's Book.
The evening times., 1900-03-23
The BfologicaI Society.

The Biological Society of Washington will meet
tomorrow night at the Cosmos Club, and listen
to addresses 10y Sylvester d. Judd, W II. Osgood,
II. j. Webber. and f. A Lucas
The evening times., 1900-03-23
There's No "Bock" Beer

on the market like that brewed by the National
Capital Brewing Co.-made Of finest malt and
Bohemian hops in the early fall-pure, old. de-
Hcious On sale everywhere. For case write or
phone 222. dozen, sl.25.
The evening times., 1900-03-23
washington-CIevcIa sleeper via
n

Quick service and superior accommodations
daily $3.50 p. m. train, without change ar
irving Cleveland 1920 next morning.
The evening times., 1900-03-23
THE KNIGHTS OF HoNoR-A grand fraternaI

THE KNIGHTS OF HoNoR-A grand fraternal
organization, the peer of any. surpassed by
none during the twenty-six years Of its existence
has paid 10 its benehcisries. the widows and Or
phans OF thirty-fye thousand deceased brothers,
the munihcent sum Of SIXTY NINE MILLION DOL
LARS, TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN TIOUS-
AND DOLLARS OF which hiss beeen disbursed in
this city; TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS in
1899 FRANCIS F. BATES, Grand Dictator $50
9th st. ne; JOHN h. KING. Grand Reporter, l0lG
] ST. se. mh9- -1mo EN-
The evening times., 1900-03-23
Cte Gpenina TimeS
FRIDAY, MARCH %, 1900.
The weather Indications.
TEMPERATURES.

Cloudy tonight. saturday rain, beginning in
the early morning; colder saturday, with fresh
northerly winds
The evening times., 1900-03-23
THE Sun AND MOON.

Temperature at l p. m........................G .G5
The evening times., 1900-03-23
STREET LIGHTING,

Low tidc..........G:55 A. VI. and 7:51 p.
High tide de...............l2:22 30 An. and I2:jS p.
The evening times., 1900-03-23
TIDE TABLE.

New. lt and 30th Full .l6t
flrst quarter. .sth Last quarter. .2tt
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PHASES OF THE MOON FOR MARCH.

sun rises. .O;olA.M sun sets........s:14Pl
The evening times., 1900-03-23
ANUSEMENTs TODAY.

Lamps iAt TO-DAY ~
Lamps out tomorrow. ow....................5:O6 A. )
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-15
TREATMENT or MACRUM.
Anti-1rust Delegates Make Radical
Comments.

Chicago, February li.-~"War with Eng
land should be the policy of this govern
ment," said Governor Andrew Lee OF
South Dakota tonight III the facts set
forth in ex-consul Macrum's open letter
to the American people are found TO be
correct, The action OF the British author
tiles in Durham in tamperng with mail
matter addressed 10 MIR. Macrum Is damn
able" The governor continued: And an
outrage against the rights OF neutral pow
ers II the facts as stated in that letter
are true the American government IN
stantly should call Great Britain 10 Sc
vere account. That may mean another
war On our hands. ! know but war is
preferable to National dlshonor The
spectacle Of an American citizen, be he in
private or public life. having 10 SIT idly
by and see his mail opened by an official
Of foreign power Is too humiliating
Tor American blood to stand"
Almost equally as radical comments
were made by several Of the leaders OF
the antitrust conference who were shown
the dispatch from Washington tonight
setting forth the experiences OF tee ex-
consul. All were emphatic in saying that
the rights OF citizens Of neutral powers
should be protected and England con
demned strongly for her high hs.ded
methods.
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ing stand against the invaders, no one
here connected with the war office knows
anything. Data for conceptions are wholly
wanting. The forces Immediately at tho
disposal OF Lord Roberts are placed at So.
600 In general way. Quite possibly Lord
Roberts has 10000 20 20, 900 more.
II is now realized that tha Incidents at
Rcnsbefg have been seen out OF all pro.
portion. Merely skeleton lines werc main.
tanned there. while tho troops were being
secretly and rapidly concentrated on the
Modder river. The facility with which
10000 men have already been sent beyord
the rail- terminus shows that Lord Kitci
ener has been fully successful In organ.
izing the troops. About Ave miles OF wagon
trains are estimated Tor each division so
that Lord Kitchener who Is reputed 10
have more skin than q circus manager In
handling field transportation, has immense
labors In hand
The morning papers take rather sober
Views OF the situation, but are greatly
pleased and hopeful of what is TO c2ne
They have been fed. however ON such n
low diet Ct British successes that they arc
disposed TO be cautious and given 10 meas
uring developments with considerable re-
serve They fully realize that serious
fghting Is yet to conc
Lord Roberts announcements make the
minor operations In ether parts OF the
field shrink.
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WI. BALL Is Nor nopEFrL.
Doesn't Believe Republicans Want
Trusts ,LeEisintcd Against.
fgnnninl u The Pat


Washington. February "a -Congressmon
Ball of the Houston district IS taking an
active interest in the matter Of Suppress
ing or regulating trusts He is anxious to
have special committee appointed BIZ
congress to lake up various measures that
have been introduced in congress AZ this
session. looking 70 this end He does not
feel hopeful. however, Of favorable action
upon his resolution. as he doubts the sin
certify of the republicans In their deelars.
ton against trusts. He thinks that the
bills already Introduced could reach the
evil complained q and AFFORD the people
decided relief, but he "a rather skeptieal
OF professions OF the administration and It's
friends regarding the suppression OF com
mercial combinations The "boodle fur
nlshed by these organizations Is TOO strong
an Incentive to INDUCE the republicans -
take steps 70 strike down the trusts, par
ticuiarly on the eve Of presidential cleo
ton Even II, in Mr.. Balls opinion, the
dominant party was sincere IN is dsclaFa-
tions against trusts. with the republicans
in power the trusts will feel secure for
all time. FOR they have always iegisiated
in the interests Of organized capital
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-15
rArT,s DECISION.
Declines 10 Grant Injunction Prayed
by Republicans.

Cincinnati February l4.--In the circuit
court OF the United States Judge TAFT
this afternoon denied the motion for a
preliminary Injunction in both OF the cases
from Kentucky. In addition 10 the atto--'
neys in the case most Of the members OF
the bar OF Cincinnati, covngton and New
port were present Judge TAFT delivered
the opinion at 2 p. m. and occupied less
than half an hour in delivering almost
1000 words.
While the court held that no injunciions
would issue under these bills yet It also
held that after the cases had been heard
In the State courts they could get in on
error for review In the United States sa-
prene court.
After fhe decision vas announced for
ner Governor Bradley and his assistant
counsel announced that they were unable
to state what would be the next step OF
the republican State officers OF Ken
lucky Counsel for the plaintiffs held a
long consultation In the Law library after
the announcement OF the decision Gov
ernor Bradley and his assistant counsel.
after their consultations ssid they had no
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-15
on BoER TERRITORY.
General French Has n foothoid in
the Free state.

London. February 10, 40 y. m.--T1e
British army for the first time since the
war began is inside the Boer frontier
Lord Roberts, with at least 10000 infantry,
5000 cavalry aud 80 guns, has turned the
Magersiontein lines, before which the
British forces have been ehcampe1 for ten
weeks. and with half OF his corps he IS
already operating on Free STATE territory.
A battle has not yet been fought but large
tactical advantages have been gained, The
relief Of Kimberley Is within measurable
reach and the way 10 Bloelnfontein is an
preciabls easier
The dispatcnss OF Lord Roberts sketch
three days work The forward movement
began on Sunday when Colonel Manuaf
set out with brigade Of mounted infantry
tor Ramah. on the Ret, eight miles from
Jacobsdal, une OF the BOer supply bss Is.
on Monday General French. with the cav
airy division. reached the crossing o. the
Riet river at Dilkils Drift south OF ia
cobsdal and eighteen miles east Of Honet
Nest Kloof. He skirmished with the Beers
and cleared the way for 2J,oy0 infantry,
who followed across on Tuesday vita Lts
three cavalry urigales and the HorEe sr-
tillery General French rode 10 the AoddeI
river. a distance Of twenty-five miles,
and took three forts with high ground be-
yond the river and tive Boer camps. He
had a few casualties in brushes WITH
Beers General French has now heei
himself on General Cronje's main line Of
communications with Bosmfontein and
20. eco Infantry, with ssyenty-twO guns.
are being pushed up 10 support him
there.
Lorn Roberts dispatches wired from in
side the Freen State and o. the Riet river
left him Wednesday morning His adj
vance had not been opposed by the Beers
in force. Their patrols melted away as TN
British moved forward. lhe Boer army IL
likely to be felt in day or two and q
battle is consequently Immediately. As &
what frees General Cronje has now at hi
disposal and as to where he purposes max
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-15

doubt either in the ultimate possibility
OF hearing Of these cages 10 the United
States court as indicated by Judge Taft,
or Of the final result. but al present coun-
fel could not say what would be Tho next
procedure
The following is the decision OF Judge
Tat IN part THE injunctiye process Of
the court Is sought 20 prevent a removal
from office II Is unnecessary to discuss
the question whether Federal question
IS presented on the face OF this bill M
10 consider the correctness of the Chains
OF complainant. that the rights and I'm
mnnties secured 10 him as citizen 81
the United States BY the fourteenth amend
ment 20 the Federal constitution are in
fringed or are likely 70 be infringed by the
acts OF the defendants done or 70 &c done
II Is sufficient 10 hold as I do. that q
court OF equity can not by process Of in
junction prevent the removal OF an off,
Ger frrm his Office His remedy must be
at law by quo wsranto or other like pro-
Iceedings. Il Is conceded that the laws
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-15
AT RENsBERG.
British Retired Before Attack nj
sIiEcrsfontcin.

Rensoerg. February 13.-Before dawn
yesterday the enemy opened an attack
upon slmgersfontein, assaubng with
musketry the hills on the northeast held
by three companies OF the Woreesters I'M
der Captain Howell. The artillery attack
began at sunrise. The Beers approached
In greaa numbers estimated at seven TO
one. The British. under good cover, sus-
taiued the attack throughout the day.
with the Beers surrounding the British
In overwhelming numbers and using. ar
tillery. It became evldort that II would
be impossible 10 rc:ain slingersfontein,
which the British evaeWsteG undcc cover
CT the darkness. falling back upon Rens-
berg Tho British casualties were Fighter
thin might have heen expected under the
circumstances.
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Gcncrn1 opservntIon-.

Observations taken by the United States
weather bureau at all stations at p. m, 18Th
meridian time Rain.
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OF Kentucky afford to the complainant
remedy by quo warranto. also a remedy at
law 20 prevent usurpation IN office II. in
such proceeding, any Federal question can
be raised, complainant mas carry II. II
decided against him By the State courts,
by writ of error TO the supreme cout OF
the United States. He can not invoke the
action Of court OF equity 70 protect his
right to his office. "
The Judge cited the United States SUI
preme court decision In the Sawyer case
i2s, Y. s. 200 and said Il was claimed by
complainants that The Sawyer case aid not
apply because in this case Il was averred
that the Office Is property. The Judge held
that public office In Kentucky Is not
property but trust where the compensa-
flon Is only for services rendered. Il -
not even contract.
Referring 10 rhe e'aim that the Ken
lucky courts practically denied q hearing
said "lt Is true there is Inadequate
remedy. because the courts Of kenfustys
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-15
WfTH INTEREST
Wiu England Await Next Movement
of Rubctts.

London. February l5J~The Times. In
an editorial in commenting upon Lord
Roberts deytrous and brilliant move
ment" says; The Beers have shown
themselves too wary and too skilltul Tor us
to assume that the success Of these opera
ticns must discopcert their scheme OF
defense or compel them 20 raise be siege
OF Kimberley without 4 sdrthrr struggle.
Lord Roberts FIRST steps show that he Is
executing with all his old skin plan of
operations carefully and ably thought out.
The news Of his next movements viii be
awaited with interest profound indeed,
but full of hope
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-15

Lorenzo Marquee, Delagoa Bay, Monday,
FEBRUARY 12.--Woss,er Davis, assistant
secretary Of the interior Of the United
states, has arrived here from Pretoria and
sails On the steamer Kanseler. via Naples
on his way home.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-15

Warrington. February 1i,-East Texas.
Fair and much colder Thursday, with brisk
northery winds; Friday fair.
Oklahoma and Indian Tsrritory-Fair and
much colder Thursday; Friday fair and con
tinued cold brisk north winds
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casunI,ic. 10 patr.

London. February 1.-THE total
British casualty returns up to to-
night are.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-19
PECKVILLE.

William Lynott, aged 10 years, met
with a painful accident Thursday af-
ternoon. Young Lynott is employed as
car runner in the No. mines of the
Mount Jessup Coal company. Lynott
attempted to jump on a loaded trip Of
cars when in some manner he was
knocked down, the wheels of the
car passing over his right leg, crushing
it badly. He was removed to the home
of his father, Anthony Lynott. Later
the injured lad was taken to the Lack
awanna hospital.
Services in the Presbyterian church
Sunday at 1880 a. m. and 7.30 p. m,
Rev. S, IL, Moon, d. d., pastor Rev.
John r. Dunn, of Scranton, will preach
in morning. The pastor will preach in
the evening. subject, THE Parable of
the Sower"
Peckville Baptist church, Rev. ], S.
Thomas, pastor. Services tomorrow
at 1890 a. m. and 7,30 p. m. Morning
subject, Good Works" Evening sub
ject, give Attention to Reading"
Sabbath school at 1l.3O a, m.
The young people of the Blakely
Baptist church met Thursday night
with the pastor, ar. Spencer. for the
purpose of organizing IA Baptist Young
Peoples union.
train yesterday noon struck and killed
two cows just north of Peckville sta
tion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-19
THEATRICAL.
Miss Russell as "Miss Hobbs. /"

The amusement season at the lyCeum had
brilliant and dashng close last night with the
presentation of "Miss Hobbs" by a Charles
Frohman company, headed by Miss Annie Rus
sell, perhaps the most versatile and all round
clever actress that Mr. Frohman has on his roster
Of stars. Miss Russell has been running Maude
Adams a race all season for popularity, and it
has not been an uneven one by any means.
Miss Hobbs" is from the pen Of Jerome X.
Jerome, the English humorist whose humor is so
un English as to be real. The comedy deals
with an episode in the life OF Miss Hobbs,
young woman who imagncs that she is much
superior to the generality of her sex. woman
of sense and brains she believes, can do some
thing higher better and hoblcr than to marry
a man and subordinate her lite to his
In the PRONUNCIATION of her not altogether I'M
common ideas, she brings Mrs. Perciyal Kingsearl
and Miss Miiccnt Farey, who is engaged to
marry George Jcssop, under her influence. Mrs.
kingscarl leaves her husband Miss Farey throws
her sweetheart ovcr and they join Miss Hobbs
at her woman's retreat.
on the day Mrs. Kngscarl leaves home. Wolf
Kingsearl, an old college chum of her husband
arrives and learns Of the situation. lie refuses
to believe that Miss Hobbs is much different
at heart than the average woman and makes a
wager with his namcsake the deserted hus.
band, that he will make love to the terrible
"Miss Hobbs" and succeed in kissing her be-
fore a month has elapsed.
In accomplishing the task the wager imposes
the comedy is developed 1t is legitimate com
cdv admirably worked out and supclbly
acted last night Miss Russell was truly charm.
ing as Miss Hobbs and her work was most en-
Enthusiastically applaudcd by the audience. Charles
Rchman, as Wolf Kingsearl and Mrs. G., II. Gill
bert shared with Miss Russell the honors of the
evening. Campbell Gollan, William II. Levers,
God, arnt Mabel
Morrison were other members of the supporting
company who are worthy Of mention. Like all
of the Frohman productions the comedy was
artistcally staged.