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The evening times., 1900-04-18
Joseph NJ. sheIrer Arrested.

Joseph NJ. Sherer, about thrty-fy years of
age, who is wanted in this city on charge OF
embezzlement, is under arrest at Winston, n. G.
He is under charges in that city, but efforts are
being made by the local police to have the
prisoner brought here for trial. Sheirer was
employed in Washington several months ago as
watelfInan at the new binding, corner Of Elev-
enth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue northwest
While there he is said TO have received pack
age of money containing s234.95 from an express
company and to have forged the name OF A..
Temple to whom the package was assigned, on
the receipt. The accused left the city 1mmf-
diately. and was not heard from until his arrest
al Winston waS announced.
The evening times., 1900-04-18
MRS. JONES OUT OF DANGER.
No Reason Assigned for Taking 9
Dose of Laudanum.

Mrs Flora A. Jones, widow thirty-tive
years DID, who conducts an undertaking
establishment in H Street northeast, and
who last night took laudanum with suici-
daI intent. il is said, after preparing her
coffin, was today reported to be greatly
improved, and practically out Of danger.
She is still confined to her bed as the re-
suit of her experience, and though no
alarming developments are anticipated,
her condition is such that quiet and rest
have been prescribed as necessary to a
speedy recovery from the ill-effects suf-
fered 1t is said that Mrs. Jones has de-
clined to state what actuated her to drink
the laudanum, and consequently no motive
is aScribed.
The evening times., 1900-04-18
Sent to the Reform school.

John Solomon, a fourteen-year- old boy who was
recently released from the Reform School, was
charged before Judge Kimbal this morning with
the larceny Of newspaper from the doorstep Of
John r. Hopkins. The boy entered a plea OF
guilty and later admitted taking the newspaper.
Judge Kimball then ordered the father of the boy
brought into court in order to ascertain whether
something could be done with the lad. The
father informed the court that the boy was in
corrigible and should be returned to the Reform
School. Judge kimbalf then ordered solomon
committed
The evening times., 1900-04-18
Building Permits.

The Inspector OF Buildings has issued the fol-
lowing permits to build: For new structures, J.
Vance Lewis one frame storeroom Oak Avenue,
Takoma Par,, cost sl,00G. For repairs, Joseph
Fenno. 7l3 Seventh Street northwest; Herman
Schrot Gil Louisiana Avenue northwest; Henry
Thamfordt, 1917 Fou1-aud- half Street southwest
W r. McChesney, 1906 Eighth Street northwest (;
John Gletson S35 | Street northeast: Charles
Schlegel, I349 Sixth Street northwest; David l..
Stewart PIG Tenth Street northwest; Albert
Cares 9Ol X Street northwest
The evening times., 1900-04-18
Election of Vestrymen.

At the annual election, held Monday. by tne
parishioners of Grace Episcopal Church, George
town, d. c., the following vestrymen were elect
ed: Richard s Ballinger, Lewis NJ. GoodTlek'
william A. BrOdie. Ernest Jett, James D. Cation
William A. f. MeShea, John J. Cherry, John
Pearson; Charles T. NJ. Baker, treasurer; John
Pearson registrar. At the annual election al
Trinity Church. Third and streets northwest
the following elected: Wardens, L. "
Ebaugh W. A. Meloy; vestrymen, c. ". Howard
H. c. Thompson, J. W. Bulkley, W. NJ. Steusrt,
E. Bell, II. English, G. E. Davis, J. W. Lyen.
The evening times., 1900-04-18
SI.00 FOulardS for
Accents.

80 pieces. or in round numbers 200
wards. of All-silk Printed Foulards-thls
seasons most choice designs and enects,
i'm combinations of navy and white. ma
tional and white, old rose and white, COB
lin and white brown and white, cardlnal
and white. and black and white. In ofer-
ing these beautiful silks we give you an
opportunity which has not been your good
fortune to secure in the past two or three
seasons. 1t was a purchase we were led
on 10 bv a silk manufacturer who wanted
us to have this little prize all TO ouiselyes-
We must admit that il is not phenomenal
purchase as far as quantity is concerned,
hut the price at which you buy them is
stupendous offer. The lot repre- sents at
least ten different and distinct patterns
they are full "A inches in width, are per-
feet staunch, and as much wear-resisting
virtue in them as any piece OF SILK IL our
stock. II you can appreciate this bargain
as much as We think you can. this little
purchase will be cleaned from our count
srs within As hours after this advertise
ment appears liz print
The evening times., 1900-04-18
Child Struck by a street Car.

Ross Pollock, five years Of age, who resides at
833 Street southeast, was struck and severely
injured by a car of the Cap al Traction Company
at the corner of Third Street and Pennsylvania
Avenue southeast, about o'clock last night
The little fellow was playing with several com
panions at the time of the accident and failed TO
notice the approach of the ear After the aecI-
dent the boy was taken to his home by the po-
lice of the Fifth precinct station, and Dr. Moi
fatr was called TO render medical aid.
The evening times., 1900-04-18
Marriage Licenses Granted.

Marriage licenses were issued today to: John
Henry Janifer, OF New York city, and Matilda
Henson; William Wilson and Josephine Jackson;
William r.. Verlandcr and Seraphiaa NJ Della
mice; Josiah Turner Newcomb, New York city,
and Emily Louise Stetson; Reason Prather and
Rosetta Bowie; Thomas Ie Fort and Elizabeth
Matthews; Leon Arnold and Irene Williams Ber-
nard p DOugherty and Berthe Tslbeft; J.. C. Cal
hOun Patterson and Maree c. Rabbit, OF Mont
gUmery county, Maryland
The evening times., 1900-04-18
SEWER DIVISION CHANGES.
The Commissioners Order Appoint
menfs and Promotions.

The District Commissioners have ordered
that l.. r. Crabill, rodman in the Sewer
Division, be transferred to computer and
craftsman in the Surveyors Office, at 81
per diem. vice Thorn. resigned.
That w. F. Smith. rodman in the same
division, is promoted to rodman at So per
diem, vice Crabill.
That H. T. Thornton, chairman, is pro-
NOTED TO rodman at $3.50 per annum, vice
Smith.
That c. F. Clemens. chairman al $2.25
per diem, is promoted TO chairman at $3.50
per annum. vice Thornton.
That Harold c. Grant is appointed chain
man in the Sewer Division at 1925 per
diem, vice Clemens.
The evening times., 1900-04-18
Charged With Violating Fish Law.

Thomas T. Holden. Superintendent Of the Wash
ington Gas Light Company. as the defendant to a
charge Of violating the law for the protection Of
fish. asked for a continuance in the Police Court
this morning with the result that Judge kimball
set saturday the 2sth of April as the date fer
trial Il is charged against Mr. Holden that he al
lowed certain coal tar. and other waste products
Of the gas works in East Washington, TO flow into
the Eastern Branch.
The evening times., 1900-04-18
A Pleasant Reception.

A reception was given last evening by the Wo
mans Auxiliary of st. Johns Church, in th'
Parish Hall. The entertainment was excellent
The Ladies' Washington Mandolin and .Gutal
Club contributed to the occasion and other mum
bers .wers rendered by Prof Arthur Yundt, violin
solo: Mrs. Young and Mrs. Hoeke Miss oayeei
and Mr. Uensey. vocal solos; Miss Nellie Raynal,
violin solo, and Mr. Mayo, pianist. The hall wa:
decorated with flags and flowers and feast OF
deicacies was provided by the women OF the
parish.
The evening times., 1900-04-18
VIII of Ebenezer ID. Ball.

The Will of Ebenezer b. Ball, dated June 21
1855. fled yesterday for probate. The testa-
ter makes the following bequests; To his nephew,
Fayette Ball. son Of Charles Ball, a brother Of
the deceased. is left s107, and to Emma Bail,
81 His interest in the business at the Pension
Office is left 10 7. C. Barr on condition that he
pay slOo to the estate tor IT, Barr IL also named
executor. The will is witnessed by b. F., A. T.,
and Clara = LeatheTs.
The evening times., 1900-04-18
Lighting Central Avenue.

The Commissioners have replied to the re-
quest of A. J. Curtis, representing residents Of
the District east Of the Anacos,ia RIVER that the
street lamp service Benning road be ex-
tended 10 Central Avenue. Mr.. Curtis is in
formed that the present condition Of the funds
available for street lighting will not permit of a
compliance with this petition during the present
fiscal year.
The evening times., 1900-04-18
s. KANN, SONS & CO.,
9th and Market Space.
The Eastern Athletic Club.

The Eastern Athletic Club baseball team
has been selected for the season and are
ready to cross bats with the leading clubs
of the city DIR. f. Housel, the manager,
will receive communications for all games
at 209 Second Street southeast The team
will be ready to play all comers in two
weeks The following are the players:
Hodge, McManaway, Stanley, Karnes,
Boucher, McCauley, Nenable. Beall, Raab.
Hughes. Dunn, Radcliff, Pennington, and
Stuart Practice games will be held at
Congress Heights. Sundays at 1890 a. m.
The evening times., 1900-04-18
MUSIC AND SKETCHES.
Programme to BE Carried Ont by the
Eastern Athletic Club.

Eastern Athletic Club.
An excellent programme of music and
sketches has been arranged for the musi-
Gale and hop TO be given tomorrow night
at National Rifles Armory by the Eastern
Athletic Club. At the conclusion of the
programme an informal hop will take
place.
Among the numbers Of the entertain
ment are Charles Dunn, A. E. c., club
swinging; Wilson Oliver comic songs; w.
Henline. comic sketches; Will Morsell,
comic songs; "Floto,' tramp iuggler; Miss
Gertrude Ferguson, and Lew Green, cake
walk: Miss Ida and Joe Loveless, banjoists;
Miss Lizzie Stewart, soprano solo; George
Crawford. E. A. c., bag punching; Wood
ward and Langley, mandolin and guitar,
and j. Hagan blackface sketch.
The evening times., 1900-04-18
suatched woman's Pocketbook.

Miss Lillian Bryant, eighteen years Of age, who
resides at 1872 Grant Street, Mount Pleasant,
was attacked while walking home along Colurn-
bia Road near Champain Avenue northwest, last
evening by a colored man, who demanded money
and seized her purse and an account book be-
longing to Carroll Hoffman, by whom the young
woman is employed. Little Of value was secured
by the highwayman. Miss Bryant was not in
inred but was thoroughly frightened and re-
ported the matter TO the police without delay.
The evening times., 1900-04-18
Sfruck hY IN Car.

Pauline Rcsebaum, five years of age,
struck by ar q the Metropolitan Railway at
the corner u -Four and half and streets south
west, last night, and severely injured The
child was taken 60 ats home, No SIG -Four -and-a-
half street southwest, and DIR. Montgomery was
summoned 10 attend it. Severe wounds Of the
head and face were dressed and later the child
was reported improved.
The evening times., 1900-04-18
cour,-Nnr1inI Verdict Set Aside.

General Merritt. commanding the Department of
The East. has set aside the verdict Of the court
martial in the case Of Private Robert T. Lester
Company F. Second Infantry, stationed in this
sitv who was recently tried at the Washington
Rarrarks on a charge OF dcseTtion and fraudulent
enlistment The court recommended that Lester
be iishonorably discharged from the service and
seuienced 10 confinement AT hard labor for a
,,ariod of flrpp wears
The evening times., 1900-04-18
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
A Continuance Granted.

As sequel to the shooting of John Williams,
the twelve year old colored boy. in Street nOith
east, yesterday afternoon, Harry Hicks, dimnu-
tive youngster, this morning arTagned in
the Police Court. charged with assault. 4 con
tinuance asked for and granted until Frid5y
morning. 1t is alleged 1Lt Hicks shot Williams
IN the head with an air rife
The evening times., 1900-04-18
Convicted of Stealing Bicycle

Lemia. Pryor, colored. was the defendant in
the Police Court this morning 10 two charges oi
larceny preferred by Robert Reucher and Andrew
Gieeson, ir The former alleged the theft Of q
bicycle, while the latter accused the defendant
Of the larceny Of lantern In the first case SEN
tence Of $50 days in Jail was imposed by Judgc
Kimbsll, and 80 days added foE the second Of
fence.
The evening times., 1900-04-18
SpeeiaI Detail OF Clerks.

Louis Wilson, A. NJ Lambeth, c. c. Wright,
and S T. Kalbfus, clerks in various departments
of the Executive Office of the District, have been
detailed for special duty in the Office of the Col
lector of Taxes, in connection with the prepara-
ton OF tax sale certificates.
The evening times., 1900-04-18
ueld for the Grand Jury,

Eli Tolson, charged with housebrcakihg, was
today arrsigned before Judge kimball and held
in 500 bond for the action OF the grand jury. In
default he was committed II was alleged that
Tolson forced an entrance into the stable OF J.
William Lee and stole an overcoat. He was ar
rnsted lasl night hN DctectiNos Mnller and Bamr.
The evening times., 1900-04-18
Another Sale of
Rugs.

We have had some very good specials
which we have offered you in the past,
and always found ready response to these
bargain giving values. We have all to-
Eether in stock today about $50 Rugs of
different makes, of different qualities, and
differently priced. which we wish TO close
out way below former markings.
We have $50 Jute India striped Rugs,
size 27x54-our regular price has been
Soc. We reduced them to
The evening times., 1900-04-18
Fined for Theft,

Mary Page was the complainant in the Police
Court this morning against Joseph Miscmiller,
whom she charged with the larceny of s.. She
stated that she gave the defendant s. bin 10 get
changed and that he failed 10 return either the
bill or the equivalent in fractional currency
wisemiiler admitted the change to certain eN-
feut claiming that the bll he was asked to get
changed was a sl-hil lie was fined s. and or
dered to make institution or 60 TO jail for thirty
The evening times., 1900-04-18
Remember This.

Now that the warm weather IS coming on apace
and the season for delicious cooling mixed drinks
is approaching remember that Berkeley Pure
Rye Is The hest whisky 20 Only from James
ThaTp. sI2 4 Street. One COLLAR full quart.
The evening times., 1900-04-18
A suit for Divorce.

Lille Mac Hines today brought suit for absolute
divorce. through Attorney Edward G. Niles,
against her husband Otto W. Hines. She alleges
extreme cruelty and infdelity and asks for the
custody Of her child and alimong.
The evening times., 1900-04-18
3OCcntS.

We have 100 Ingram Art Rugs. size 2x3
yards which can be used very nicely in a
small room where the carpet has been
taken up for the summer. We sold them
for $25e. We cut the price to
The evening times., 1900-04-18
Frank Johnson Convicted.

Frank johnson, cooned, was convicted in Grim
iral Court No 2 yesterday of larceny from the
person. He was remanded to Jail by Justice Colt
to await sentence.
The evening times., 1900-04-18
DR.. stanord,s Lecture.

Al the New National Theatre last night, Rev
Dr n. ] Stafford delivered his well-kpown lee
t,,re on ..Hamlet'' to large and appreeiative
5;anoe The attendance included many pronli-
mont people, who followed the speaker closely
,brongb his discourse. Secretary G9ge. With his
family occupied one Of the boxes. The receipts
are to devoted to the beneht OF Carroll Institute
The evening times., 1900-04-18
DRAFTS At CAPE TOWN
Trouble Experienced by Importers
of American Goods in Africa.

Consul General Stowe Sends to the
state Department Letter From
Company Complaining of Methods
Used Since the Boer War Began.
The evening times., 1900-04-18

We have 30 Ingram Art Rugs, size
3x5 yards, which we have sold quantities
of at $5.69-cut in price TO
The evening times., 1900-04-18

The World PRGDUGES PROD {S no, no PqTsF 55s x9 or
tional Capital Brewing Co.'S ''MUeuchener er'-
dark. old and OF great strength. Two dozen,
81 25 Write or phone 222. On sale everyNh here.
The evening times., 1900-04-18
$l.779.

We have - Ingram Art Rugs, made Of
the same material only that they are
larger in size. 3x3 yards. They were our
regular $3.50 kind-Cut TO
The evening times., 1900-04-18
AMI-sEMENTs rnnAY

Lamps III today. PA
Lamps out tomorrow. w......................4:2f A.
The evening times., 1900-04-18
TIDE TABLE.

Sun rises =. % :2l AN sun sets. s........6:39 PM.
Moon rises. 10 :33 L. N. Moon sets..............
The evening times., 1900-04-18
STREET LIGHTING.

Low tide AN and 1851 r \
High tide. .I0:lS A. NJ and 10 81 I. \
The evening times., 1900-04-18
Gle Corning G.i.nea
The Weather indication.
- v =
WEDNESDAY, APRIL IS, 1900.

Clearing and cooler tonight. Thursday fair I;
brisk southerly, shifting to westerly winds.
The evening times., 1900-04-18

TEMPERATURE.
Temperature at | p. ...................-. -
The evening times., 1900-04-18
ONLY Blood Diseases can be Ira

further proof that Cancer is disease of the blood
To cure blood disease like this you must cure the entire
Cancer effectuay and permanently but S. S. S.
enters circulation searches out and removes al
or ordinary blood medicine do this S. S. S. goes down
allowing the sore heal naturally and permanently s.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-03-07
Un mar
de ser pier ltes.

Ell DR.. George +. Becker, Co
misionado que envio ell Gobierno de
los Estados Unidos al archipelago
Filipino, con objeto de que estudia
ra infor mara luego sobre la geolo-
g1a mine eralogfa de las islas, cuen-
ta que nav vegando desde Cebd a Jol6,
en- el mar de Jolo, el buque en- que
iba atraves So una region MARTINA tan
poblada d b serpiente 8 que el DR.. cal
cula en- 5 mil serpientes por cada
milla cuadrada. Todas estan en- la
superticie del mar, los buques to-
man gran des precauciones para evil
tar que Sc SUDAN bordo.
Perte hecen a vi IA variedad de
las Thanat tophidia; son en- extreme
venenosas i agresivas, atacan al
ser humane en- donde quiera que 10
encuentra.
Ell citado Doctor dice que vic
mas de treinta especies de estas ser
pientes, todas elias venenosas. El
tamaf1o ordinario de todas es de dos
a tres pies, por term ino medic; pero
las hay que pasan de pies. Hasta
ahora tale 5 serpientes IS han sido con-
sideradas por los naturaistas como
simples objetos de curiosidad. Es
casi SECURE que esos animales matan
con su veneno a los peces con que
luchan. H..
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-03-07
fsss|,i|'slasx .sglIs|
de Kentucky
camara con 2 Presidentes.

Despues de los grandes distur.
bios politicos ocurridos en- la capital
del Estado de Kentucky, 81 10 de
Febrero, Sc reunieron los Democra
tas en- ,el Senado, presididos interi'
namente por Mr. Carter.
Los Republicanos Sc habfan reu-
nido 81 Sabado anterior acordaron
asistir q la Camara dicho dia 19 q
las IL de Ia maf1ana; pero los Demo
cratas, deseando apoderarse de la
Camara antes que sus adversarios,
sc reunieron a las 10, es decir, una
hora antes.
Reunidos todos, bajo la doble
presidencia de Carter de Marshall,
los republicanos reconocieron a este
6ltimo como Presidente, Sc retira'
ron, seguidos de Marshall. Los Sc
nadores Democratas, reconocieron q
Carter como Presidente INFERNO, y,
sin prestar atenci6n al procedimien-
to adoptado por los republicanos,
continuaron la session.
Presentada una moci6n por ell
Senador Allen, de Lexington, rati'
ficando Nconfirmando la Ultima ac.
ci6n del Senado en- virtud de la cual
ell infortunado Gebel fue declarado
Gobernador, fue aceptada por acla-
maci6n unanime.
Ell Senador democratic Triplett,
que aunque democratic, era adversa-
rio de Goebel, vot6 con los demas
compafaeros con el objeto de formar
<quorum>.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-03-07
Sobre e| canal
de Nicaragua.

Una de las fases del problema
del Canal de Nicaragua, que tiene
mayor interes para los hombres de
estudio de Europa, es la referente a
la fortificaci6n q no fOrtiticaci6n de
la via acuatica.
No es possible decir, ha manifes-
tado ell Principe d'Aremberg, direc-
tor de Ia Compaf1fa del Canal de
Suez, 81 ell nuevo canal sera 9 no
fortificado, aunqne, a decir la ver-
dad, parece q. el patriotismo jingoes
es ell que domina en- America. Els de
TODD punto ridfculo, en- estos ITEM
pos, en- que Sc supone un gran pro-
greso en- el movimi snto hacia la paz
universal, que una obra de la mag
nitud de un gran canal interoceani
CO, quede erizada de caf1ones.
Yo no Sc 81 podrfa afirmar que
la fortificacion del canal perjudicara
el objective de la misma fortifca-
ci6n. =
Ell Conde Bresen, otro de los Di-
rectores de la Compaf1ia de Suez di-
ce: La question me parece mas bien
practica que te6rica. En- principles
generates, ning1n canal internacio
nall. construido y ofrecido al conner
clio trafico universities, debe ser
fortificado Los Estados Unidos Sc
rian los primeros que sentirian pc
sar por la fortifcaci6n, ST tai idea
vence; y 81 vence, Sc debera simple
mente las condolences polfticas de
la epoca presente.>
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-03-07

Uno de los apostoles practicos
mas fervientes que tiene ell noble
<sport, de la eSgrima, es ell acade.
mico frances Mr. Ernesto I4egouv6
autor del celebre drama xAdrianne
Lecouvrer,
Mr. Legouve, que a pesar de los
noventa tres af1os de edad que
cuenta, ha logrado veneer un ataque
grippaI que desde shace tres meses
le tiene recluidp en- sus habitaciones
Sc propone reahudar sin mas diIa
clon sns cOtidianas tareas; sobre to
do la prA tica de la esgrima & la d
atribuye su extr traordinaria resisten
cia las enfermedades la agilidad
de que disfruta.
En- tiempo$ normales, ell ilustre
academico sale del piso quinto en-
que habita issel encamina la sala
de armas, donde tira ell aorete du !.
rante media hofa.
Despues Sc hace dar una vigo.
rosa friccion sube las escaleras de
su casa en- menps tempo que invier
te en- baiarlasI
La afici6n la esgrima dice.
Legouv6 no es una diversion, es
una passion. Es algo asi como Ia afi
.cion al iuego, don la diferencia de.
que no es un vicio con La ventaia
de que es Ia fuente por excelencia
de Ia salud.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-03-07
lnco'D | DVe;r,ieDte.
or ave.

Segdn hemos observado, las ca.
jas muy pequenas por ciertoe que
Sc destinan I'll dep6sito de Ia CORES
pondendia del pdblico, Sc prestan.
para la extraction de- cualquier do
eumento que elias SO confle. Ano.
che, intRntando colocar dentro de la
que estA enclavada en- la pared de
la oficina central, algunas cartas,
notamos que estaba repleta, tenien
do que hacer algdn esfuerzo para
introduoir nuestros plieges.
7 como para este, al alzar la
arista do hierro que cubre la entra-
da, de acceso, tuvimos que empujar,
lvalga Ia Efrasel, con los dedos, los
papeles que contenia aqu6Ila, pudi-
mos cerciorarnos de que, efectiYa
mente, con igual facilidad, podian
sustraerse.
Todps juzgaran ID peligroso de
este asulnto, mo dudamos que ell Sc
nor Director del ramo de Correos.
tomara LAS n1edidas que crea opor
tunas para evita1 de un momento q
otro un grave conficto, eyitando de
paso las Iconsacpencias funestas que
pudieran sobrevenir a algdn intere.
sado. -s-s s
:Nosptros opinamos que cada h o
ra, Q cada dos, Sc recoja la CORES :
pondencia depositada, AIN de CORE
giro q antes ilemos consignado.
L. gravedad del asunto asf 10
requiere,i podemos asegurar que
nuestras Observaciones seran debi-
damente atendidas, no solo para ga.
rantfa de la Administrator, sino
para seguridad de la correspondent
cia pdblica