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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-18
LEGATION ATTACHE DROWNED.
Francois =. Jones' Loses His Life al
charlottesville. Va.


The State Department yesterday received
the following despatch from Senator Nor
gan announcing the drowning of F. S.
Jones. Secretary Of the United States Le-
cation at Buenos Ayres:
Charlottesville. Va, Sept. L.
Francois S. Jones. Secretary of Lega-
tion. was drowned at Charlottesville. Va.
Saturday night He has no living relatives
in the United States.
JOHN T. MORGAN
Mr.. Jones was appointed secretary OF
legation at Buenos Ayres May Is. 1897. At
the tipe of his death he was on leave of
absence and was on his way to visit some
of the descendants of Thomas Jefferson
living in the neighborhood of Edge Hill
Mr. Jones was native of Louisiana and
before his appointment as secretary of le-
CATION was connected with the diplomatic
bureau OF the State Department in Wash
ington. His sole surviving relative, Mr..
Cuthbert Jones. is at present in Peru, en-
gagged in the exploitation of coal mines for
an American syndicate.
Upon being advised of the death of Mr..
Jones the State Department arranged to
send representative Immediately TO Char
I lottesville TO represent IL in the funeral
ceremonies.
Mr.. Jones had a most romantic history
His entire family. with .the exception OF
himself and his brother, who is now in
Peru, were wiped out in one of the most
famous vendettas in the history of Louis
lana. Upon the occasion of the elimination
of that famous feud Mr. Jones and his
brother then mere lads. displayed great
heroism in the final fight That occurred
aboard steamer after the remainder of
the Jones family had been annihilated. The
two boys succeeded in completely exter-
minating the family of their assailants.
They concealed themselves behind some
cotton bales aboard the steamer and
slaughtered their adversaries as they ad-
yanced TO attack. Mr.. Cuthbert Jones is
the only survivor of that historic feud
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-18
The Biiou-.Gny Butternics.v

up to the Minute the motto adopted
by H. C. Jacobs for his Gay Butterflies
Extravaganza Company" was realized by
the two audiences which filed the Bijou
Yesterday afternoon and evening, and
more satisfactory bill has seldom been
presented at this playhouse. The organi-
cation numbers forty entertainers, thirty
of whom are pretty girls. The programme
is well balanced and for two hours there
is not a dull moment nor a lull in tuneful
melodies and snappy dialogue. Mistaken
Identity" the burlssque which opens the
performance, IS brilliant in scenery and
costumes while the specialties are all
novel and pleasing. The olio numbers the
Matweef Duo, Russian character dancers.
who are new TO Washington theatregoers;
Leslie and Curdy, a team of clever come
dams: Weston and Stapleton. the Kings
of Momus,'' who made big hit; Amy Mel
son. who sings and dances well; Barth &
Fleming. European grotesque eceentriques,
and Harry First, character comedian. The
programme ends with a snappy burletta,
Doing the Rounds at Gay Paree,' which
introduces the full company and furnishes
more than the usual need OF entertain
ment. The new living pictures and some
good specialties wind up the bill. Matlnees
daily.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-18
WHERE PASSPORTS ARE NEEDED
Consul General at Christiania Makes
a Suggestion 10 Travellers

The Consul General of the United States
at. Christiania, Norway, Henry Borde
witch, reports to the Department Of State
that great many American citizens, both
native and naturalized. come a Norway
in the course of their travels without
passports or any papers TO show their
citizenship. As a result they are detained
by the police authorities, when a4dy to
return TO America, the police asking for
proof OF identity and American 'j-izen-
ship. In many instances people 20 20 the
Consul General for assistance. which Is
always rendered provided they are able to
supply reasonable proof OF their citizen
ship.
The Consul General states that citizens
of Norwegian birth are looked upon with
considerable suspicion, and the most diff
ficult cases are those whose residence in
the United States has been of short dura-
tion and where the men are of suitable
age for military duty.
In conclusion II is added that II would
be a matter of great convenience to all
concerned If American citizens coming to
Norway would carry with them either q
passport or at least a copy of their GER
tifcate of naturalization.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-18
kernan,s-r.ngIish Folly BurIesquers


Rice and Barton's English Folly Com
pany" entertained two large audiences
Yesterday afternoon and evening at
Kernans Lyceum and scored such hit
as should guarantee weh-hlled houses
during the balance of the week. The
organization numbers forty persons and
each has a share in the general merry
making. The most ambitious effort on
the bill is the opening burletta, 'Ali at
Sea" which serves to introduce the en-
tire company and gains deserved ap-
plause for the novel features presented.
The specialties are better than the
ordinary and tne chorus is fully as
pleasing to the ear as to the eye. The
olio contains a long list of cisver enter
tainers, including ]. ]. Sullivan ana
Carrie Weber il "Mam'se'le and the
Cop" a breezy sketci which gives the
male portion of the team an opportunity
to display his ability in Irish character
work. VIII H. Hickey and Lillian Mel
son present funny acrobatic comedy
sketch entitled Twisted ard Tangled.
and Collins and Collins have some new
talk and few good parodies. Allie
Willard and Henrietta Wheeler please
in a singing and dancing speciality, and
Catherine Rowe Palmer is clever con-
tortionist. Mcfarland and Lee as the
Teuton and the Celt win much laughter.
The bill closes with stolen Pleasures,
a lively extravaganza which, vide the
programme, presents THE warmest
bunch in town" Matinees daily.
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HEIGHT & COMPANY,
513-515 Seventh Street.

emily as young and certainly as vigorous
as ever, was accorded a great reception,
which she enjoyed by responding to sew
eral eneores and closed with 'Tsrow
Him Down McClosky," in the chorus OF
which the house joins. Next in order of
merit are the Lelliotts. three musicians
of more than ordinary talent, who were
compelled to furnish harmony for nearly
a half hour Carrie Graham, "the origi-
nal Sis Hopkins, furnished more than
share of the merriment of the evening.
Lawrence & Harrington, as the Bowery
gent and lady" are better than ever, and
introduce a new cakewalk- Blocksom &
Burns are a pair of funny blackface ar
lists. who insist on shown something
new every minutes. Sidewalk converse
ton is INDUCED in by Fields and Ward to
the amusement of their hearers. Pelot
gives a remarkably clever exhibition OF
Juggling. and Annie Hart. an old favorite.
sings and dances with vim Loweii q
Lowell furnish a grotesque exhibition OF
acrobatic work. Bicknell, the man who
models clay, winds up the programme.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-18
Chase. New Grnnd-vnudeviIle.


II variety is really the spice of life.
then the offering furnished the patrons
OF Chase's New Grand this week is high
ly seasoned treat. and il will be an cpl
cure indeed who fails to find something
pleasing in the menu presented. Two
large audiences yesterday afternoon and
evening testified to the Improvement OF
the theatrical appetite by reason of the
favorable alteration of the temperature
and the receptions to those serving their
several offerings were adequately proper
tomato to the numbers witnessing them
For the present week, vaudeville takes
a rear position at Chase's, and one of the
best musical organizations ever heard in
America furnishes the greater portion of
the entertainment. This organization is
the Banda Rosa, the red band of Italy"
1t is no stranger to Washington, and
among its most firm and enthusiastic ad-
mirers are the numerous capable must
clans OF the Capital. The performances at
Chase's yesterday only strengthened this
admiral ton, and increased the number of
enthusiasts. The programme includes sew
eral popular two steps. one OF which is the
martial willow Grove" by Senior Sarren-
tino, the director, while other marches by
well known American writer's serve as re-
sponses to the numerous encores. Signor
Bottega the trumpeter. is heard in the
well known selection from THE Holy
CITY, which proved one of the most ap-
preciative of all the numbers played. An
excerpt from Carmen" is well rend1 red
and deserves the encore it received and
an American patrol sends the audience
home in good spirits The programme win
be altered at each performance during
the week.
In the vaudeville offering Hal Stevens
gives the only notable act, notable both
because of it's unusual nature and the
pretentious manner in which it is pre-
scented. Mr.. Stevens is not a great actor,
yet his limitations of well known artists
is capable in the extreme. He attempts
a diversified bill, ranging from Johnny
Ray in "A Hot Old Time" TO Joseph JEFF
ferson in RIP Van Wrinkle" and Sir
Henry Irving in THE Bells" Each i'm
personation is perfectly costumed and
we'll made up, considering the rapidity
of the changes. The scenic investiture
marks an epoch in local vaudeville.
or the remainder of the performance
Hugh Stanton and Florence Mcdana have
a rather laxative skit, founded on
the bargain-seeking characteristics OF
womankind and introduce a fabulous
number of bundles in the course of their
fifteen minutes. Goldin shows several
illusions that are new and several others
not so recent. The Gloss Brothers in
statuesque poses ana brief acrobatic
turn please those inclined to admire
that line of work, and the four Rentons
fill n score of minutes in a grotesque
sketch full of incompatibilities. Annie
Myers shows two costumes and a fair
voice in three songs. while Edwin Latell
is amusing at first. but grows tedious
before he learns to stop.
Matinecs daily. Special attention is
called to the Wednesday matinee for the
benefit of the Galveston flood sufferers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-18

Lieut.. and Mrs. Charles H. Harlow and
their son, Hamilton Harlow. have gone
from Nahant. where they have been during
the summer to Nyack on the Hudson. for
a short visit. They will corle to Wash
ington before their return to Boston.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-18

Mrs. Richard B. Chew is at the Mount
Vernon Hotel, Baltimore. She is visit
ing her son. Mr.. Albert S. Hardin. who is
a student at the University OF Maryland.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-18
800 boys So 81. Q8.
suits for,,.,, VAsIOs

Eight hundred boys school suits.
embracing vestie and double-breasted
styles, in handsome cassimeres and
cheviots: every garment guaranteed all
wool-to sell for s1.9s-which cannot
possibly be duplicated elsewhere under
So at this season of the year
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-18

:,

The following figures show the unpaid
amount of each bond issued charged
against the District:
Indefinite 5 per cent registered general
stock. Washington called, redeeEnable at
pleasure; 81 ,340.01. Indefinite per cent
registered general stock Washington
called, redeemable at pleasure. STs0.17.
Ten-year per cent (Bowen) bonds, Wash
ington (overdue). redeemahle January l.
1879; $50. Three-year 7.3 per cent EN-
ery) certificates. Washington (overdue).
redeemable July so. 1870; 800. Ten-year
s per cent permanent Improvement bonds,
District of Columbia (oyerduel, redeem
able July 1, 1891; $500. Twenty-year 6 per
cent funding bonds. District of Columbia
>(oyerdue). redeemable July !, 1892; $500:
Thirty-year 6 per cent funding bonds, Dis
trict of Columbia, redeemable November
l. 1902; S533. 100. Thirty.year Z per cent
water stock bonds. District of Columbia,
redeemable October l, 1901; 1920. 900. Thir
ty-year per cent water stock bonds, Dis
trict of Columbia redeemable July /, 1903:
$4,000. Fifty-year 3.65 per cent bonds.
District OF Columbia, redeemable August
/. 1924; s14.224, 100. Twenty-year per
cent funding bonds. District of Columbia
redeemable July l 1899; 5000
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-18
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

| honor of the British Ambassador and
Lady Pauncefote by Mrs. Baldwin. willow
| of Admiral Charles H. Baldwin, the
additional guests were Mrs. William
! Astor, Mr. and Mrs George B. Deforest,
Messrs. James V. Parker, James T.
Woodward, Mrs. Heber r. Bishop, Mr.
and Mrs. II. c. Derham, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard T. Wilson. Messrs. Anterior
Bright, Eliot Gregory, Mr.. and Mrs H.
Mortimer Brooks. and Mr.. Thomas f.
Gushing. The floral display was particu-
| larry beautiful.
The season at Lenox has opened
auspiciously. and for several weeks life
will go merrily at that garden spot of
the Berkshires. The members of the
diplomatic corps are gathering there
from the coast resorts. Mr.. and Mrs.
Westinghouse. whose place, Ersk.ne
Park, is one of the most beautiful in or
around Lenox, will entertain house
parties with their usual splendid and
most gracious hospitality. SO il Is not
likely that they will reopen their rssi-
dence in Dupont Circle until quite late
in the fall.
DR.. Anita Newcomb MCGEE, of this
city. who is acting assistant surgeon
U. 5. A, has been elected president of
the Order of Spanish American War
Nurses, which held its first convention
recently in New York. The luncheon,at
Shcrry's was. OF course, a mcst interest
ing feature of the convention. Mrs.
George Lounsbery, of Charleston-on
Kanawha, w. Va. late chief nurse at
Stornberg Hospital Chickamauga Park,
Ca, was the toast mistress. National
flags were most effectively used in the
decorations with the names of the Tari-
Gus hospital camps. where the hursts
present had worked so faithfully aad
efficiently. Many delightful courtesiss
were shown the nurses, notably ths
very cordial reception at West Point on
the Hudson
Mr.. B. H. Warner and family have
gone TO their country place in Ksnsing-
ton to remain until December The
Misses Warner who have been in Eu-
rope for the past two years. will come
home next month. Mr.. B. H Warner.
jr.. United States Consul al Leips g.
Germany. will return with them to spend
his leave of absence with his family at
home.
DR. and Mrs. G. H. La Fetra have ie
! turned from abroad and will be at home
informally tomorrow evening from s TO
10 O'Clock.
DR. and Mrs. H. C. Yarrow have re-
! turned from the Virginia Hot Springs.
Miss Harriette r. Dyer entertained a
number of friends at her home. 220 X
Street. Friday evening. the occasion being
her birthday. Music was enjoyed and later
in the evening the large parlOrs were
cleared and dancing followed. Among
those present were Miss G. Thompson,
Miss B. Hart. Miss A. Vermillion. Miss ].
Meyers, Miss NJ. Keller. Miss A. Katz-
miller. Miss L. Reeves. Miss E. Hin.fel
, man. Mrs. J. Forsyth Mrs. H. Cosrette,
Mrs. +. ]. Hinckelman. Mrs. J. W. Dyer.
Mrs. W. r. Dyer, Mr.. l.. Eising=r. W.
D. Sullivan. ]. Meyers. L. Virnstein. Major
Z. NJ. Smith. Thomas Crook, f. Herman,
Mr.. Whitstack, Mr.. Hartstall, S. Hall.
Mr.. Billhead A. Hartstall. Thomas kim
mel. e. Palmer. K. Costello, E. Lloyd. W.
Sasher, w. A. Kimmel, Capt. S. r. Came
ron, W. K Dyer. and Prof Shelder
II To
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-18
5000 pairs soc QOc
knee panfS..... O/~

Three thousand pairs Of boys all
wool knee pants; the best made and
best wearing knee pants you've ever
known: the Identical qualities which
sell for sc each about town, to go on
sale today at 39c pair. Some of
them have double seats and knees, and
you know that these give double life
to a garment.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-18

loan received for exchange and sS25.000 of
registered bonds received for transfer.
Received s49, 52S0s for account of the
police and firemen's relief funds and de-
posted the amount in the Treasury In
monthly installments. subject to the requi-
sition of the District Commissioners.
Received retentions from twenty-one
separate contracts with the District
amounting to s64 Also and purchased
therefor $50, 4S0 in bonds.
Made settlement of retentions from thlr-
ty-seven contracts, the securities held
therefor amounting to So. $50 in bonds and
81. 25a.9i in cash.
Transferred and mailed to each contrac-
tor or his representative the checks for
interest on the bonds held for account of
the several contracts, numbering about $50
quarterly.
Prepared for publication four quarterly
debt statements.
Briefed. recorded, and filed 1903 letters
and accounts.
The correspondence Of the Office involved
the writing of about $40 letters.
Disbursements during the year aggre-
gate s1.527. 61S.SS.
Securities OF the District of Columbia in
the care and custody of the Treasurer are
as follows;
5 65 per cent bonds (uns;gned) 81 02S45O
Bonds for account of contractors. 2S3,24O
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal bonds...... Si,2So
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-18
"Hechts' Greater Stores.

Look for an louncement of "9-cent
Sale" in Wednesdays papers.
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EXCURSIONS.
CHESAPEAKE BEACH-O THE BAY

POPJLAR SALT WATER RESULT Or WASH
INGTON.
Train leaves Chesapeake Beach Railway depot,
District line. week days. 1880 a.. m. p m.
$40 p. m. 7:30 p. Sundays, 10 a. m, IL a.
m p. m, p. m. 5:45 p. IN. p. m.
Returning trains leave Beach. week days Has
a. m. $50 p. m. 6:l5 p. m, and p. m Sun
days, p. m. $3.50 p M, $50 p. m, I p. m, 0
p
Mammoth Boardwalk. lined with amusements.
Finest Bay oysters. served all styles Elegant
salt water bathing good music &c.
Only SOC Round Trip. Children HALF Fare.
Take Columbia electric car and allow 80 min
utes to reach depot. seiI-u
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-18
29cfor boys waists.
SLIGO values.

Champion brand shirt waists
for boys at one-fourth to one
half usual prices with collars
and without-some soft and
some Numbered; some with
Numbered collars and cuffs; all
of them pleated back and front;
all of the finest quality of mad
ras and cheviots and all sizes.
These waists sell for as. high as
81 the city over, and thus at 29c
are very great bargains.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-18

Dr. and Mrs. G. H. La Fetra have ie-
turned from abroad and will be at home
informally tomorrow evening from to
10 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-18

DR.. and Mrs. H C. Yarrow have re-
turned from the Virginia Hot Springs.
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The Bonds Retired.

The bonds retired for account of the
sinking fund for the old funded debt dur
ing the hscal year 1900 were:
TIVE ,ty-year fundirg 8 per Gent bonds at
par sS72. 800
Twenty-year funding per cent bonds at
Ten-year funding 80 per cent bonds at
par, sixth call.-....- 100
At III fat ............................. 5000
At IO7 50 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1000
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
LIGHTNING STROKE
KILLED CHESTER FARMER

Chadd's Ford Junction, June 1.-Oba-
diah Clark. a wcll-known farmer living
near here was instantly killed by a
thunderbolt yesterday afternoon. His
ten-year-old daughter, Abbie, was also
struck and narrowly escaped death. Clark
had been cultivating corn. and drove his
horses under large walnut tree TO seek
shelter from the storm. He was standing
under the tree holding his hat in his right
hand, while his little girl grasped his
left.
\ shaft of lightning struck the giant
tree near the top and ran instantly down
the trunk. then the bolt shot of at an an
gle TO the farmers body. reaching the
ground by means OF a human lightning
rod. When c-lored man picked him up
the farmer was dead. The girl lay in an
unconscious state but revived upon be-
ing removed 90 the house.
The dead mans face was discolored by
the lightning. while a portion OF his
moustache was burned off. The cases of
his silver watch were melted by the heat,
yet the timepiece ticked ON. He leaves a
widow and seven small children.
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
THE BoER EnssARIEs
Declare That the TransvaaI War rs
Dy No Means Ended.

80 w HEhHN Anut0s
Boston, June 1.-The Boer ENJOYS
were given a warm reception at the
state house yesterday afternoon. They
called on Governor Crane, and after
paying their espects to him were es-
corted to the house. A recess was taken
and the members crowded around the
visitors. The guests addressed the
house briefly, but did not 20 to the
senate chamber.
The ENJOYS did not seem greatly de-
pressed by the news from Johannes
burg ani Pretoria. Chairman Fischer
did not fail TO reiterate the statement
that the war is by no means ended.
Have YOU noticed" he asked a re-
porter, that the English forces have
not captured a single piece of artillery
or any considerable munitions Of war
from us since our men have been exc
cutting their mastery retreat? This
material has not ascended into the air,
nor has it gone up In Lord Roberts
balloons. and the English will find it
out to their sorrow, ] am afraid. Our
guns, supplies, etc. have been taken
along with our troops, and they will
yet be used effectually, If / am not
greatly mistaken.
"The fact that President Kruger has
retreated TO Waterfall Bowen and that
this is declared the capital of our gov
ernment shows that our people are
still determined to win their inde-
pendence. Our capital is where our
president chooses to make It.
"The fact that Lord Roberts annex
ed the Orange Free State fhe other
day means nothing. The United States
could annex Canada by proclamation.
but something more effective would
have TO follow to make II a fact.
Mr.. Vessels said Roberts may yet
run into a nice trap.
The ENJOYS were given an enthusi-
astic greeting at public meeting in
Faneuil kall last night. Strong reso-
lutions Of sympathy were unanimously
adoDted.
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
nrennan,s slocl. cIearlng Sale

Brennan's June stock-clearing sale is
now on, and their advertisement on the
fourth page tells of reductions in car
pets, furniture. clothing and millinery.
Special inducements are offered to
young people who are going to house
keeping The Quaker City refrigerator,
which is a well-known and standard
make, and has been sold at Brennan's
for-the past eighteen years, is on sale.
Porch rockers are now attracting atten-
ton, and the 81 kind sell for $1.50;
the $3.50 kind for $1.S7, and the 81
ones at SO. Mattings Of effective de-
signs and high-grade, 116 rolls, some
sell at 81 a roll, others at 81 roll.
Blue flame oil stoves, gas ranges and
gasoline stoves are mentioned in the
advertisement Liberal credit is Of
fered
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
EDITOR PREACHER HERE
Rev. Julius Gimmell Visits Birth
place and is Entertained

In celebration of his fifty-fifth birth
day, the Rev. Julius Gimmell, editor
of the German Baptist paper in Cleve-
land, o., spent yesterday in Whining
ton. Mr.. Gimmell preached last night
in the church at Fifth and Walnut
streets, which edifice was founded by
his father, in 1867.
After the service a surprise reception
was given in honor of Mr.. Gimmell at
the residence OF his sister. Mrs. Eliza
Jackson, at Adams street and Lowering
avenue.
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
NIarshaIs for Big Pnrnde

General Louis Wagner, grand mar
shal OF the Republican National Con-
vention parade, has. announced that
Colonel Henry A. DUPONT will be mar
shal of the Young Mems Republican
CLUB, of this city. and Stansbury ].
Wiley. marshal of the ]. Edward Ad-
dicks Republican Club. Next Monday
evening a meeting of the aids with the
full committee and grand marshal will
be held at No. POI South Broad street
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
Attended Meeting i'm BrookIyn

Jonathan W. Aydon. former presi-
dent of the International Association Of
Municipal Electricians. attended the
recent meeting Of the Executive Com
mittee of the association in Brooklyn.
The committee is now preparing for
the annual convention of the associa-
ton, which will be held in Pittsburg
this year.