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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06
Contract Department,
6l9 18th Street N. w.
Telephones, Nos. 345 & 1898
ELLA WRAcKs SENTENCED.
Her Punishment to Be Seven Years
in the Penftentiary

Her Punishment to Be Seven Years
in the Penitentiary.
Two colored women convicted of man
slaughter in Criminal Court No. / last
month were yesterday called before JUS
tice Clabaugh for sentence. Only one of
them, Ella Wracks, who was found guilty
of causing the death of Isaac Henderson.
also colored, was sentenced. She was or
dered to be confined in the penitentiary at
MouEGsville, ". Va, for period of seven
years. In imposing sentence Justice Cla-
baugh remarked that it was only the age
of the defendan: which influenced him in
not fixing the penalty at the extreme limit
of the law, according to which he could
have imprisoned her for a term of ten
years. The defendant is said TO be only
sixteen years old. The other prisoner
called for sentence was Mollie Harris col
ored, convicted of the killing of Alice
Queenan, also colored.
Ella Wracks was tried for the murder
of Isaac Henderson, in October last, and
when called to trial entered a plea of
guilty of manslaughter. The testimony
showed that the defendant and the
deceased had quarrel on the porch OF
the house of the former and In the strug-
gle which ensued, Henderson was thrown
over the railing TO the pavement. a dis
lance of about fifteen feet. He died in a
few days from the result of his injuries.
Molie Harris, colored convicted of man.
slaughter the killing of Alice Queenan. in
a street fight, was not sentenced yester-
day Her attorneys, Turner & Mitchell. pre-
scented to the court a petition signed by
the members of the jury who returned the
verdict of guilty against the prisoner rec
ommending her TO the mercy of the court
In addition to this 1t was stated that the
defendants health is delicate.
Under the circumstances, Justice Cla-
baugh, who presided at the trial. postpon.
ed the sentencing of the woman until in
formation could be obtained as to what
accommodation can be provided for her at
the Moundsyille penitentiary.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06
STILL UNIDENTIFIED.
The Man Found by Track Walker
Near Odeutou Md

The man who was found in an uncon-
scious condition last Sunday on the tracks
of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad,
near odenton Nd. is still at the Emer-
gency Hospital. His identity remains
mystery.
On his person were found many papers,
and he had cents in money. From the
papers found II is believed he resides in
Corington, Va, and it is supposed that on
recent date he visited Elizabeth City,
n c. A letter signed Mrs Virginia
Jones, and giving the address $50 Chaple
Street. Norfolk" is the only clew devel-
oped which may lead to his identity.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06
New
FOulard
Silks.

II the new seasons blossoms are TO be
as much ahead of those of last year as the
new Spring Foulards we are showing this
week are brighter, daintier. handsomer.
and more elaborate than last seasons pat
terms were, you'll see when they do bud
out such flowers as you never saw before
just as yoG'll see here today such
styles qualities. color blendings as it has
never been your pleasure 10 price. buy.
make up and wear These newcomers are
strictly high novelties and will be very
much in evidence with good dressers.
The hes; quality printed Japs-suaran-
teed l.Non's dye in such combinations as
blue and white, hello and white. grey and
white brown and white. and black
aud white-se or more pieces % Sc .nC
lect f0om-sull - inches vide MI
guaranteed sSe quality tov......,..0 w
Printed Foulards in the dainties; color
inss and designs printed on an excellent
quality Of cloth which is guaranteed no,
10 split A very important point this in
selecting a foulsrd-7s pieces to =-C
select from-a4 inches wide IN
guaranteed 81 quality ......-.-....- "
Printed Foulards in mos; every con-
oeirezhle shsde and design TO suit the
taste Of all wS=lAakind-small effects
medium end large eesigns-no less
than loo pieces 10 select from naH
, "a inches Wide-suaranieed n-lO Sft
quality w
Printed Foulards and Satin Liberties
these designs are shown exclusively by US
we sonsider them Incompatible, both in
magnitude of patterns and styles CT
PA inches wide-guaranteed SIPS Nj
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06
The nody of an Infant Found.

The body of a dead infant was found on
vacant lot at the corner of Fifteenth
and Streets northwest yesterday after
noon by Policeman Belts OF the Eighth
precinct and was removed to the murgue.
Coroner Carr was notified and he will view
the remains this morning when a certif-
cate permitting the burial of the body is
expected.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06
Fined for stenIing Con1.

A fine Of S. in each case was imposed
yesterday in the Police Court upon Jane
Johnson and Elizabeth peterborough,
both Of whom were arraigned upon charges
Of the theft OF two pecks of coal, valued
at IL cents, from the Baltimore and Ohio
Railway Company. The thefts were ad-
mitted by the prisoners, who stated that
they were permitted to steal the coal by
the Waterman.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06

Arthur Pinkerton. a negro, who was ar
rested by Police officer Bryarly Sunday.
after being wanted since June II, when he
behaved in disorderly manner In a
Brookland street car. was arraigned in the
Police Court yesterday. The charge of
threatening assault on Whitman T. Osgood
was dismissed. and he was fined sl5 for
disorderly conduct. He paid the fine.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06

Queen victoria's physicians insist upon her
drinking moderate quantity Of whisky every
day. and II is said that she derives great benefit
from l.. Almost everyone requires a certain
amount Of stimuant and Pure Berkeley Rye will
be found 20 be best. II is absolutely pure
whisky ~ exceedingly delicious favor mellowed
by age Il is only 81 a full quart. and all orders
are promptly delivered. For sale only ~ Jas.
Tharp's, sl2 Street; telephone III.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06
4 Lincoln Emancipation League.

A certificate OF incorporation of the Lin
coin Emancipation League of the District
of Columbia was placed ON file yesterday
In the Office of the Recorder of Deeds. The
objce. of the corporation is stated to be
to peraetuate the anniversary of the pro-
clamation OF President Lincoln, dated
April Is. 1862, setting free all the slaves
In the District of Columbia. The incor-
porators are James W. Poe, Joseph c. Hill,
and Herbert Taylor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06

Andrew Booker who was arrested Sat
urday afternoon for attempting 10 kill An
ME C. Barber and assaulting Lafayette
Jeneries, with razor was arranged yes
terday in the Police Court. He was held
in 81 GOO hail in the first case and sentenc-
ed to eleven months aud twenty nine days
in the second.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06
Petition in bankruptcy Filed.

James L. Carberry yesterday. through his
attorneys, Lambert G. Lambert filed pc
tition In voluntary bankruptcy. 1t is stated
that until recently the petitioner was en-
gagged in the grain business, but is now in
the employment OF a local florist Carberry
lists his liabilities at s1,Ss6.s9 and his as
SETS al $50
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06
Hearing on street Extension Plan.

The District Commissioners will give a
hearing today at 10 o'clock to all persons
interested in section 4 of the permanent
plan of highway extension. The territory
affected is that portion of the District ly-
ing east and south of Anacostia River This
hearing was set to give all parties oppor-
tunity TO express their views concerning
the plan proposed by the Commissioners.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06

Mary W. Payne was yesterday granted divorce
from her husband, Charles A. Payne on the
grounds OF deserton. The decree, which is signed
by Justice Barnard, also awards Mrs. Payne the
cnstodN Of her child.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06
Boy Run Over by a Cart.

Harvey Rupert, eleven years old, while
Streets. southeast, yesterday afternoon
was run over by cart driven by William
Lownes, and sustained fracture of the
right leg. He was removed to his home
where medical assistance was summoned
No arrests were made as the affair was
accidental. The boy lives at 742 Sixth
Street southeast
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
Robert 7 Mueshaw ard Sadie NJ. Talbot, both
of Baltimore; Thomas C. Treen, Atlantic City,
n j., and Mary T. vockey, District Of Columbia;
William Hyatt Norwood and NJ. Elizabeth somet-
Vile; George W. Chase and Jennie y. Griest, both
OF Halfimore. Nd
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06
DIR. WOoDWhRD'S VIEWS
His Reply to the Criticism Of the
Washington Humane Society.

Official Report on the Antf-vivisec-
tion Bill Stirs Adverse Comment
A Formal Answer Submitted to the
Commit ssioners-The Health officer
Vigorously Defends His Position.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.


Mr.. A. s. Daggert, residing OF 1915 Street
northwest reported to the police last night that
diamond ring valued at $40, had been stolen
from his home within two or three days past.
There is no clew to the thief.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06
johnson Asks for n Jury Trial.

John ]. Johnson barber, who was arrested
Sunday morning. on the charge OF running an I'M
licensed bar was arragned in the Police Court
yesterday morning, and asked for 4 jury trial.
His case was held over.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06

Columbia Theatre-Howard Gould in "a Colo
NAL Girl" evening.
National Theatre-Edna May in THE Belle OF
New York" evening.
Lafayette Square Opera House-Strakosch Com
pany in "Amorita;' evening.
Grand Opera House-Vaudeviile; afternoon and
evening
Academy Of Music-Thomas F. shea in ''The
Mzn-o'-Nar's Man, evening.
Kernan's Lyceum Theatre-''Gay Morning Clio
ries;" afternoon and evening.
Willard Hail-Pictures OF the Passion Play;
evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06

Above 1000 calls may be contracted for in 100
lots at $500 per hundred. No charge for in
coming calls.
For full particulars call, or address
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06

Low tide .................5:56 AM and s:l1 P. y
High tide ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Ii :j2 A. y
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06
An Alleged Deserter Arrested.

William G. Mansfield thirty years old. who is
alleged to have deserted from the Amy, was taken
into custody Yesterday afternoon by Policeman
Gcodale, OF the Sixth precinct and turned over
to the military authorities. reward of $40 was
offered for the arrest of the fugitive.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06
sentenced to the workhousc.

Marie Howard, the houseSeeper who was ar
rested Sunday evening by Policeman o'Day.
charged with grand larceny from Mrs. Abaer lay
lar. of l7lg oregon Avenue northwest, was ar
raianed IN the Police Court yesterday She was
sn;encc,. to three months in the workhouse-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06

PHASES OF THE MOON FOR MARCH
New. LIST and 30th Full .........16;h
First quarter...... -sth Last quarter. .24ti
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06
King Convicted of Hou.ebreaI.

William King. colored. was convicted on the
charge of HOUSEKEEPING yesterday in Criminal
Cour; No. l The prisoner was re'nanded to Jail
TO await sentence.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06

Highest temperature, p. Observation-Disclosures 3;
Lowest temperature, 10 p. Observation-Disclosures Al
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06

THE sun AND MOON.
Sun rises. $3.50 AN. Sun sets.....5:56 ?. VI
Moon rises. Moon sets. IL 40 P
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06
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Gbr. - Tinles
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 1860.

The Weather Indications.
Rain Tuesday clearing and colder Wednesday !;
increasing easterly winds Tuesday.
The age-herald., 1900-05-29
WAS JEFFERSON'S SLAVE
Interesting History of Negro Citizen
 of Cincinnati

From the Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune. The audience at the Vine Street Congre- gational church this evening, when Judge Crosby of New York lectures on "Jeffer-
 son and Lincoln," will be treated to a sur
 prise. He will be introduced by the vener-
 able colored citizen, Peter Fossett, now
 nearly S5 years old. Peter" as he has been known and called familiarity by two generations of prominent families of Gin cinnati, has a most interesting history. He is believed to be the only man living in the western country who has seen and known the immortal framer of the Declaration of Independence Having also known MT Lincoln, Peter is a living link between the great American expounder of mans free dom and equity and the illustrious states
 man who interpreted the meaning of that doctrine in his proclamation of emancipa- ton.
 Peter was one of Thomas Jefferson's slaves, born on the Monticello estate in 1915. His mother was MT. Jefferson's fa- vorite cook during his two terms of the presidency His father had charge of all | mechanical work done on the estate. This made Peter sort of family pet about the homestead, and he was given special ad- vantages in training and education by Mrs. Polly Randolph, Jefferson's daughter, and the other ladies at Monticello. Though a slave for thirty-five years of his life, Peter never knew much of slavefy's darker side. He recalls many of the worlds celebrities, both of this country and Eu- rope, who visited the sage of Monticello after he retired from the presidency. MT. Jefferson died July A. 1926, on the fifti- eth anniversary of the signing of the Dec laration. He provided in his will for the emancipation of all his slaves, but the laws of Virginia made it impossible for the ex-
 ecutors to carry out his wish, as they found the estate encountered with debt and slave property had to be counted among the as- sets. Peter was sold when 12 years old to Colonel Jones of Charlottesville, Va. His father had been freed by MT. Jefferson dur ing his lifetime, and had settled in Cincin-
 nati. He prospered, and he and Peter to-
 gether bought the latter from his master in
 1850. He then joined his father in this city,
 where he has been known and respected for
 half century. He lives in Stone street
 in a home of his own, with his children and
 grandchildren. He was active in aiding
 slaves to escape to Canada in the days of
 the underground railroad.
The age-herald., 1900-05-29
TUSCALOOSA
Engagement of Miss Somerville to Col
 Moore is Announced

Tuscaloosa, May 2s. Especially The announcement has been made of the approaching marriage of Miss Annie Smervile to Colonel P. H. Moore, commandant of cadets. The cere- mony will take place Thursday evening, June 21, at the Presbyterian church. This marriage is the subject of considerable in- terest in Tuscaloosa because of the promi- hence of both parties. Miss Somerville is one of the most popular young women in society, her sweetness of character, charm of manner and beautiful voice having made her particularly admired. Colonel Moore has been commandant of cadets at the uni versity for two years, and has won the liking and esteem of the students, the pro- fessors and the citizens by his soldierly bearing and uni4orm courtesy. Immedi- ately after the ceremony Colonel Moore and his bride will leave for an extended tour through the west.
The age-herald., 1900-05-29
CHAIRMAN TAWNEY
 SUBMITS REPORT
On the St. Louis Exposition Ap-
 propriation Bill.
NO RICO M M EN DAYTON
The Amended Bill Pledges Congress to Appropriate $5,ooo,ooo in Case $lo,ooo,ooo Raised by St.
 Louis Authorities

Washington, May 2S.-Chairman Tawney, from the committee the St. Louis expo- sition, commemorating the Louisiana pur- chase, today filed a report without recom- mendation, but giving an extended sum- mary of details and purposes of the bill, with tables on the extent of the government participation in expositions up to date. The sub-bill reported differs only in a few of its provisions from the act to provide for celebrating the 40Oth anniversary of the dis covery of America, by the exposition at Chicago. The report explains that the cum bersome national commission of IA mem- bers as at first proposed as been reduced to nine, to be appointed by the president, and with no alternate commissioners.
 The great size of the Chicago commission and alternates, the report states, tended rather to interfere with than promote that enterprise. To avoid a clash between gov ernment and local managers a board of arbitration adjusts all differences. The matter of awards and of lady commission CTS is left largely to the local management.
 The original bill virtually pledged this congress to appropriate hereafter $5,OOO00O upon condition that $10, 900 shall be raised
 
 The report states that the substitute so changes the appropriation that instead of committing this congress to the appropria- tion of the specified 5000, 900, or any other suecified sum, 1t fixes that amount as the maximum that may be appropriated here- after, leaving 1t entirely with the discre- tion of congress to say what amount shall be appropriated hereafter.
 By this change the opportunity to use the pledge of congress to influence the local elections on the questions of authorizing bonds for the commission Is removed
 Provision also Is made that there shall be repaid into the treasury of the United States the same proportionate amount of the aid given by the United States as shall be repaid to either the corporation or the city of St. Louis'
 . The appended table of federal aid of ex- positions shows a total of $11, 335 for eleven institutions, the chief being Chica- go, $5,3S 1885; Philadelphia centennial, $1,- 5OO0OO; New Orleans, $1, 1,350,0O0.
 Messrs. Coliss of Michigan and Steele of Indiana and MT. Sherman of New York al- so file their views, saying that pending &C., tion by the voters of the state of Missouri, andthe city of St. Louis, upon the pend- ing constitutional amendment for a bond issue, it will be impossible to determine whether they will be able to assume their necessary obligations.
The age-herald., 1900-05-29
What Changed Him
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.


 Patsy, me bye," said the elder McFad- den, hastily pulling his feet off the stove as the odor of burning sole leather inter- mingled with the fumes from his pipe, 'they don't raise byes loike they used to- Why, whin Oi wur but little owlder than yersilf Oi cud lick amy lad in the warrud Oi wur tirror an Oi learned no mon but"
 An phat changed ye?" inquired Patsy ingenuously.
 "Will" resumed McFadden, puffing with a retrospective air, ''whin Ellen Dugan-" At yer palaverin' agin." This time he was interrupted by the entrance of Mrs McFadden. "Dinnis McFadden, it's wake now yez hoy played the envalid, an me a-savin' up to buy boisckle. Av yez ain't riddy to start fur the gas wurruks wid year dinner pail to-morry mornin', Oi'll envalid yez fur two wakes this toime.'
 And the erstwhile terror, furtively slid ding the pipe into his coat pocket, said: "Orll be riddy, Ellen.''
The age-herald., 1900-05-29
BESSEMER.

Bessemer, May 2S.-(Special)- infant child of MT. and Mrs H. w. Sweet, born yesterday, died today.
 Chidren's day was celebrated at the Pres byterian church lastnight by the children of the Sunday school who rendered a very attractive programme.
 The servants house in the rear of John H. Wlliamson's residence, on Fifth avenue, took fire last night, but was extinguished before much damage was done.
 There was born Saturday to Mir and Mrs H. L. Bains a fine son.
 MT. and Mrs. A. c. Sharpley and son Sa- ger have returned from Livingston
 James Trotter has returned from Winona, Miss, where he went to attend the funeral of his brother.
 Major Charles F. Hard, of Columbia, S. C.. was the guest of his brother, James H. Hard, yesterday.
 The Epworth League will be entertained tonight at the residence of Miss Jennie Randle.
 MT. and Mrs. Hoke Perkins, of Ensley, were in town yesterday.
 The Rev. MT. Glasgow, of Athens, preached to an interested congregation at the First Methodist church last night.
 There will be meeting of the Commercial club tonight in the city hall.
The age-herald., 1900-05-29
DECORATION DAY
Soldiers Who Rest at Athens Honored
 by Their Descendants

Athens, May 2S-(Special) )-Today was Decoration Day in Athens, and all Athens turned out this afternoon to the city ceme- tery to witness the Daughters of the Con- federacy, members of the Joseph E. John- ston chapter, decorate the graves of the Confederate soldiers who are buried in this place, among the number being many whose names are unknown, but whose memory lives ever green in the hearts of the people who watch over and tend their graves. At o'clock the cemetery began to fill and in a short while hundreds of people had as- sembled. Appropriate music had been ar ranged for and chorus of beautiful girls was present to sing. Prayer and then short talks and the laying on of the wealth of flowers on the graves of the sleeping he- roes. In the city cemetery is a lot of ground laid off especially for the Confeder- ate dead, and appropriate markers have been placed at the head of each grave, and then each famIiy block, where sleeps a Confederate solder, was visited and the graves appropriately decorated.
The age-herald., 1900-05-29
PRATT CITY.

Pratt City, May 2s.-(Special )-The new Joke ovens at No. have all been fired and are working satisfactorily.
 MT. Klingberg of Memphis an employe of the K. C., M. & B. railroad, and MT. Berry of Ensley were the guests of MT. and Mrs. John Hannigan at dinner yester- day.
 Lucien Julien Walker of Birmingham was the guest of MT. and Mrs. A. J. Reilly yes- terday.
 Miss Seay left for her home at Fernbrook today, after a pleasant visit to her broth er Dr. J. E. Seay.
 Will Kennedy, a member of the engineer corps of the T. c. I. Co. at this place, leaves tomorrow for Horse Creek, where he has accepted a position as transitman for the K. C., M. & B. railroad.
 On Thursday evening, the 31st inst, Miss Ola Bidwell, the famous Barytown singer, elocutionist and impersonator, will, with her brother Cliord Bidwell, a young violin ist of rare ability, give an entertainment at the city hall under the auspices of the Woman's club.
 w. R. Lee will attend the Confederate veterans reunion at Louisville.