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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29
COULD NOT BEAR REDUCTION.
stripped of IFS Chevrons. Sergeant
DuIing Kills HfmseIf

Matthew Duling, twenty-nine years of
age, a member OF Battery o, Seventh Ar
tillery, died at Washington Barracks at
an early hour yesterday morning from the
effects Of opium poisoning. Duling was
formerly a sergeant, but on Friday last
was reduced TO the ranks for some infrac-
ton OF military discipline. He was deeply
grieved at his reduction and is believed TO
have taken the poison in fit Of despond-
ency.
Coroner Carr viewed the remains yes
terday and gave a certificate of death by
suicide. The remains OF the soldier will
be buried at Arlington.
Duling was native OF ireland and had
been soldier in the British army pre-
yious to e,:listing in the army OF the
United States. and had borne an excellent
reputation.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29
Whooping Cough in South Dakota.

II isn't often the Democrat" takes any
stock in proprietary preparations, but,
having had occasion to use the Chamber
lain's Cough Cure in recent case of
wbooping cough, we found II a most ex-
celIent remedy. and one that gives the
child immediate relief Being pleasant TO
the taste. children do not object TO TAX
ing IL. and II keeps the cough loose. and
II given freely and as directed. there is
practically no danger whatever from the
disease.-"Howard. S. d., Democrat
For sale by Henry Evans. wholesale and
retail, and all druggists
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Jan. 2s-Not even stand
ing room could be secured by the lac arrivals
at the Southern Methodist Church yesterday
morning. when that edfce was opened for public
worship for the first time in several months.
When the people began to arrive they were
amazed to look upon one Of the handsomest in
t,riors in the city, il not the handsomest. While
the outside Of the building is but little changed.
the inside has been rCmodeled from the ground
floor to the roof. A single gallery in the rear
replaces the old galleries that once extended
around three aiscs, Handsome opalescent glasses
replaced the plain glass in the windows Elegant
Is upholstered pews have replaced the old
benches, and the floors handsomely carpcted.
The pulpit has entire new furniture. The wood
work is all OF handsome grained oak. The Ice
ture room has been fitted out in the same man
ner. The cost Of remodeling amounted to $1,000,
and the entire amount has been arranged for,
When the service was over the pastor, Rev.
T. j. REGISTER, announced that s, 500 needed.
and quicker than It takes 10 write it $500
was subscribed. To the untiring energy Of the
pastor and II. X. Field, Treasurer, and Samuel
4 Lindsay Secretary, and the members Of the
building committee the members of the con
gregation give credit for the magnificent struc-
ture The services Of the day opened at o'clock
this morning with address TO the Sunday
school by Rev. Mr.. Kern. The dedicatory ser
vice was held at IL O'Clock, when Bishop A. W.
Wilson oficiltCd. The service opened with the
Gloria" from Mozart's Twelfth Mass" after
which there prayer and the Bible lessons.
Miss Bette Pollard sang in charming voice
the soprano solo, 'Abide With Ne" The ser
mon was preached by Bishop Wilson. who con-
graduated the pastor and members Of the con-
gregation on the good work accomplished, and
admonished them TO push forward to a higher
goal. Mr.. T. II. Netherland sang solo, and
"The JubilaIe' was sung by the entire con
gregaton. Again tonight the church was packed
to the doors. The special music much
ioyed. The cornerstone of the present church
building was laid BY Alexandria Washington
Lodge OF Masons September r. 1850, when Rev.
Dr. Les Rosser was pastor. and the building
completed in 1852. The building has oeen re-
modelled several times. For the past twenty years
it remained unchanged II was at one time the
intention of the congregation to build new
church, but they concluded TO remodel the old
one.
Rev. f.. Z. Brooke. who is filing the pulpit
at the Second Presbyterian Church, preached both
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29
TheatricaIs by the snenEerbund.

The Washington Saengerbund gave lis second
Theatre Evening last night at their hall, in @
Street A sketch entitled The Bengal Tiger, or
the White othello," was amusingly and well
acted by Miss Clara Donch. Mrs. Rosenberg
Weber Mr.. A. Jepper and Mr.. A. Levy. Elsbor
ate preparations are in progress for the ghteenth
fools session" OF this society, whrh will be
held February -, and Sunday, February 4,
the sixth musical entertainment will be given.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29
Miss Jessie Ackermnn to Lecture.

Miss Jessie Alderman will deliver lecture on
africa, the Beers, and Impressions Of the Trans
yaal," in the First Congregational Church sun.
day afternoon, February l. Miss Alderman has
written book en- the Transyaal. and has teliv-
cred lecture this subject in Phladelphia
She will appear in this city in connection with
the Womens Christian Temperance Union.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29
Examining New Pastor.

A special meeting of the Prcsbyiery OF Wash
ington will be held at the Westminster Church
Monday morning, February 5, at 10 o'clock The
purpose OF this meeting is to examine Rev. T.
Lawrence Hunt, who recently received a cali
to become the pastor Of westmins er Presbyterian
Church, 10 succeed Rev. b. + Bttenger, re-
signed. The Rev. Mr.. Hunt Will probably he
ordained and Installed on Sunday. February II.
at $3.50 o'clock p. N. At the meeting of the
Presbytery February 5. Rev. DR.. A $. Fiske
pastor OF Cunton Temple Memorial Church and
Moderator Of the rresbytcry, will preside.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29
Taken Hack Ia Phoebus,

Richard Phillips, the local coored athlete,
who was arrested early saturday morning by
Policeman o'Brien, of the Third precinct, for
alleged murder at Phoebus, Va, was taken back
TO that city last night by Sergeant Cunningham
and oficer Distel. % the Phoebus police depart
mont. The trip to the Virginia city will be made
by boat. Phillips will he tried there for the
murder Of Artileyman John G. New, a soldier,
during a qnarTel in saloon At phoebus
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29

William Roach, James Dalton, Morgan Thrail,
and Thomas Lynch, all boys between twelve
and sixteen years Of age, were arrested yesterday
afternoon for alleged disturbance OF religious
services at the North Capitol Street Methodist
Episcopal Church. They were lodged at the
Second precinct station and will be aTraigned
today in the Police Court. The boys attended
The morning service yesterday and just prior to
the dismissal Of the congregation, about 1880
O'Clock, they are said TO have become unruly
and boisicrous. A policeman was present in eiti-
zen's clothes and placed the boys under arrest.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29

National Theatre-Alice Nielsen in .The Sing
ing Girl; evening
Columbia Theatre MaclyD Arbuckle and Mr..
Annie Yeanans in why smith Left Home !:
evening.
Lafayette SQUARE Opera Ilouse-The Imperial
japanese Dramatic Company IN. native plays;
evening.
Grand Opera House rsudevilie; afternoon ond
evening
kernan's Lyceum Theatre Robes 'Rnicker-
bockers''; afternoon and evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29
To Debate the Question of Suffrage.

The debating society of the National University
Law School will give public debate at the
school building Tuesday evening at S o'clock.
The question for debate will be, Resolved, that
the right Of suffrage should be limited to those
citizens Of the United States who can read and
write the English language" Those on the
affirmative will be Charles l. Simms of Virginia,
+. A. Fenning OF the District of Columbia, and
be represeted by CLARK Nckeroher OF this city,
W. f. Richardson Of Maryland, aud W. NJ Hal.
lam OF Kentucky The judges will be Hon C. A.
Swanson, Hon. r. J. otey, and Hon. }. L.
Rixey.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29
The Trial of Wooster johnson

The trial Of Wooster Johnson, colore,i. charged
with the murder of Emanuel Dodson. which th..
District Attorney had hoped TO bring before
Criminal Court No. today, will now have to
be postponed until the February term OF the
Court, which begins on the nrst Monday OF next
month. This delay has been occasioned by the
unexpected length Of the Smell trial, which will
probably not be concluded before Wednesday
night
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29

Charles Scott, fourteen years Of age, was ar
rested yesterday afternoon in Baltimore, Nd, By
Deputy Marshal Farnan. charged with being
fugitive from his parents He Is the OF
Thomas +. Scott, OF gl0 ID Street southwest, this
city. and will be brough, here this afternoon and
TUNED Over to his parents
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29
An Attempted Assault.

James Lacey, laborer living in Freedman's
Alley northwest. is alleged TO have attempted an
assault upon twelvc-year-old Grace Tilley, also
colored. shortly after o'clock yesterday alter
noon. Lacey was arrested.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29

4 free illustrated lecture on India" by Dr.
F. b. wynkoop, will be given at the Assembly
Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening, under the
auspices Of the Women's Foreign Missionary So
ciety Of the Presbytery Of this city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29
a Eifty-DoIIar Fire.

Fire discovered late yesterday afternoon
in house Sls Thirecn-and-a-half Street northwest,
resulting in damage estimated at $50 before 1t
could be exiinguishcd by the department
defective heater is said 10 have caused the blaze.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29

Thomas j. Shea was arnsted At an early hour
yesterday morning for breaking the show window
OF a jewelry store conducted by II. W Peters
at I72G Seventh Street northwest. Shea was n.
toxicated at the time, and as no attempt was
made to abstract any Of the contents OF tho
window a charge Of destroying private property
was placed against him.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29

morning and night. Rev. Douglass Forrest
preached at st. Paurs Church in the morning
Services IN the other churches were conducted
by the resident clergymen.
Policeman Herbert Knight and Miss Emma Bell
Martin will be married at the parsonage OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church South Thursday night
next.
The funeral Of the late Mrs. Keith Davis took
place this afternoon at o'clock. handsome
floral cross was sent by the members OF the police
force. OF which Keith Davis is a member
Judge j. al. Love has appointed George W.
Donaldson as a justice Of the peace in Washing.
ton District, Alexandria county.
William Brooks. colored, is locked UP at police
headquarters, charged with disordery conduct at
the Opera House.
The board of police commissioners will meet to-
morrow night to hear charges Of assault against
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29
Inhaled Illuminating Gas.

Henry F. McArdle, forty-six years old, living
at iG7 Maryland Avenue southwest, is lying at
the Emergency Hospital in serious condition
as result OF inhaling gas at his home yesterday
afternoon. He is said to have been under the
influence Of liquor at the time.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29

news Ointment will cure this disgusting skin
disease without fail. II will also cure Barber
Itch, Tetter, Salt Rheum. and all skin eruptions
In from three to six nights 1t will cure Blind
Bleeding. and Itching Piles, One application
brings comfort TO the most irritating cases. 30
cents.-fs.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Fire Underwriters, Bnnauet.

The banquet Of the Fire Underwriters Asso-
eiation will take place at the Arlington Hotel.
The affair promises to be one Of the hest at
tended and most successful ever held in The CITY.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29

Almss Temple. MOBILES Of the Mystic Shrine.
viii give dramatic performance, entitled, The
Cricket on the HEARTH at National Rifles Hall
next Friday evening at s o'clock. The proceeds
OF the production will be applied for the benefit
Of the Christmas CHARITY fund
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29
Chr - gi,n.s
MONDAY. IANrARy %. lea.
The Weather Ipdic,,,o,,
TEMPERATURE.

far aud much colder Monday. preceded b,
snow; brisk noHhorly- shifting to northwestern,
winds; Tuesday faiI with rising temperature
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29
PHASES OF TIE MOON FOR JANUARY

Sun riscs---.--7;O9Au sun ssts......5:1s p n
MOON iises..-......---.. Moon SETS, $3.50 A. VI.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29

VIII positively cure sick headache and prevent
it's return. Carter's Little Liver Pills This is
not talk. but truth. One pill a dose. See adver-
tisemeni Small pill. Small dose. Small price.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29

High tide. ......-.--12:4a 4. " and l2:5s I.
10" iide-.....--.-- .6:26 AN. and 6:53 p
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29

Sew .-...,lst and 3oth Fun ............... ISL
First quartes.......s:h Last quarter. 20
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29

E;nne< beers in the world are the National
pSSt Capital Brewing Co.'S Diamond
and 'Musncbener'' Beers. Case OF dozen bottles
only sl.2j., Write or phone.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29

LAMPS lit today. $50 i W.
Lamps OUT tomoTrow............. A NJ
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-29
ANEW RAILWAY COMPANY
Work on the Old Dominion Road TO
Be Prosecuted Vigorously.

To Start at the Potomac River and
Traverse Its Southern Watershed
Cnunti-~-Loca1 Capitalists Inter-
c>tcd in Virginia Enterprise.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-01-03
PERSONALITIES.

Misc Caroline Hazard OF Rhode Is
land president of Wellesley college, is
not college graduate.
Ex-senator John NJ pn,mer's pres
ent purpose In washington is to gath
er material for his forthcoming book
Of recollections.
Colonel Baden-Powell Is no mean
artist in spite of his sohlIerly qualities.
He studied art In his younger days
with Gerome In Paris.
Prince David OF Hawaii, nephew
of former Queen Lilil1kalani. states
he has about decided 10 make Wash
ington his permanent home.
General Jouberts wife has gone
with him in all bis campaigns and is
said TO have aided with her counsel
the development Of his strategic plans
President Steyn of tie Orange Free
State is proud OF hs humble origin.
My father" be on said, was II
wagon maker and Am glad TO be
able to say II, & -, ~
Ex-postinaster lIe1eyal William L.
Wilson has gone 10 southern Arizona.
where he will spend the winter. He is
suffering FROM pulmonary trouble and
goes at the advice of his physician.
John Morley has just been unani-
nously elected honorary president of
the Oxford Palmerston club. This
post was occupied by Gladstone from
the clubs foundation in 1873 until his
death. since which time II has been
I vacant.
Senator McCunber of North Dako-
ia has taken house on Twenty-trst
street, Washington. near the residence
of hls colleague. Senator Hansbrough.
Mr.. McCumber owns available collec-
tlon of paintings. for which room has
been prepared in his new gallery.
| The anonymous "Australianp who
gave 100000 to the Mansion House
Tinnsvaal war fund Is said to be Sir
Daniel Cooper Bart. one of the richest
Australian merchants and land own
ers. a prominent subscriber to the
! Crimean fund and later to that for the
relief of the Lancashire cotton famine.
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey have taken
u pew In St. Paul's Roman Catholic
church, Washington, the pastor OF
| which. the Rev. Father Mackln. OIL
ciated at their wedding. The admiral
has also rented n pew In St. Johns
Episcopal church and has been chosen
q trustee Of the Episcopal temple, on
the Tenallytown road.
Dr.. Charles f. II. Wllloghs OF
| Doylestown. o.. who is the oldest Drac-
ticing physician in the state, celebrat-
ed his nlnety-slxth birthday the other
day and Is still so well preserved that
he has good reason to hope for the com
pletion of century. Very few Of the
male members of his family have died
before attaining the age Of 80. and his
grandfather lived until he was 100.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-01-03

My son has been troubled for
years.with chronic diarrhoea. SOME
time ago L persuaded him to take
some Of Chamberlain's Collie. Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy. After
using two bottles Of the 25.cent
size he WIS cured. l give this tes-
timonial, hoping some one similarly
afflicted may read it andrhe bene.
titted,-Thomas C. Bower, Glencoe,
@. For sale by all Druggists.
literary attainments' are not IN nlgn
favor In the 1'ransyaal, the only book
being their beloved Bible. Letter writ
ing is almost totally neglected.
A sporting club in Munich has sue
ceeded in securing reproduction by
means Of the clnematograph of diff
fcult Alpine ascent in all its phases,
PrunPs afford the highest nerve or
brain food. supply beat and waste. but
are rot muscle feeding. They should
be avoided by those who suffer from
the liver.
1t is said that Saturday has been Il
fatal day TO the royal famlly of Brit
Elm forthe last ISL years. William Ill,
queen Anne. (ieogEe Il George II,
George Ill. George ~, the Duchess OF
Kent. the prince consort, the Duke OF
Clarence. the Duke of Albany and
Princess Alice all died on that day,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-01-03

"She is Inclined TO assume a great
deal Of Importance" said one young
woman. But hdoI't know that ! can
blame her"
why, you married a European
count"
"Yes But size married an American
coal baron.'- Washington Star.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-01-03

'Have you made any arrangements
FOR advertising the library yetY' in
CURED one of the donors.
mot on a business basis" replied
the member of the board Of directors,
''but we have decided not TO admit
Kipllng's Chicago Tribune.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-01-03

ais she woman of much strength OF
charncter?"
strength Of character? Well. rather.
Why. she has money enough TO dress
In the very latest fashioa. and she
doesn't do. it."chlcago post.,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-01-03
$1,000 CASH PRIZE CONTEST.

The Atlanta Constitutions Great Offer of I9ooThe Cotton Re-
ceps at New Orleans from September to Ap1-Ful Stats
tics Given for Your GudanceAn Unparalleled Offer for Our
Readers
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-01-03

The Atlanta Constitution and THE SINNER GAZETTE
will be any address for 80 year for both papers,
Address The Sinner Gazette, Sinner, Texas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-01
The Sticking HACHiNIST5.
Considering Calling 0ut Men on Al Roads
Cenicring in Chicago.

Chicago. Feb. 2S-The first steps to-
ward making general the strike Of ma
chinisIs for recognition Of their union
ana q minimum scale Of wages was
taken. today, by the executive coun-
ell Of the International Machinists
Union when a member OF the executive.
committee left for Milwaukee to call
out the union machinSts there. The
number Of striking machinists here
was augmented, today, by the calling
out Of the men ut the Gates Iron
Works, the Link Belt ana Machine
CO.. and the Excelsior Iron Works.
abou, 400 in all. making the total num-
Der Of striking maohinists about 1000.
Members Of the Machinists' Execu-
tive Council intimate that there is a
possibility If strike being ordered
IF the machinists employed by various
railroads centerng in Chicago. OF the
2l0 machine shops in Chicago. the
union men claim about % or 80 are
now tied up ana that the union ma
chinists in the other shops will be call
ed out as fast ~ possible if such a
course is found necessary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-01
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Feb 2S-The storm
which occupied eastern Texas, Tuesday
night, has moved north of east and is
central, this evening. near Nashville,
Tenn. This storm has caused an cX-
ceptionally heavy fail Of snow in cen
trail and northern Illinois. eastern Mis-
souri,. northern Indiana, southern lower
Michigan and northwestern Ohio.
where depth Of II 10 Is inches. during
the last "A hours is reported. This
snow has been attended by high north
easterly winds. Snow is falling, this
evening. as far south as central Ar
kansas ana eastern Tennessee. From
the Ohio river to the middle and east
Gulf and extreme south Atlantic coasts
heavy rain is reported. The tempera-
ture has risen in the Atlantic coast
ana the Ohio valley and has fallen de-
cidedly in the lower Mississippi valley
and the Southwest. High southeastern
ly winds have prevailed On the south
Atlantic coast with a maximum yeloc-
ity of - miles an hour at Jacksonville
During Thursday. the Tennessee
storm will move nOrtheastWard. cauS-
ing heavy snow from Ohio over the
lower Lake region. western Pennsyl-
Vania. northern NV York and north
ern New England, and rain, possibly
turning into snow. from southern New
York and southern New England over
the middle Atlantic states. Friday will
be fair III the middle and south Allan
tic states ana rain or snow will be fol
lowed by fair in New England. on
the north Atlantic coast high castcrly
winds will prevail. Thursday. ON the
middle Atlantic coast high c1sterly
winds will shift to northWesterly by
Thursday night
Special warnings of heavy snow and
high winds We're sent. Wednesday, to
transportation ANA other interests in
the states If the middle ana upper
ohio valley, the lower Lake region.
west Virginia. western Pennsylvania
ana the interior Of New York and New
England.
storm signals are displayed from
Cedar Keys to EaStport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-01
PiSCATAQU!S SUPREME COURT.
The February Term Opens at Dover with Pros
pect Of Busy Term.

Dover, Me, Feb. 28.-The February
quis county opened at Dover, at II
o'clock Tuesday morning. Sewall G
Strout, judge, presiding; II. b. Flint
| clerk; G. w. Hayes, county attorney;
Zenas y. Pool, sheriff; A. f. Leonard
crier; Mr.. Whitman, stenOgrapher; J
9. Cross, messenger; Otis Martin, j.
NJ. Knowles, VIM. Allen, T. NJ. Bray
deputies
Court was opened In the usual form
Rev. II. u. Tilden Offering prayer. The
morning session was occupied in call
ing Of the docket which is very
lengthy one and the impanelling Of
the jufies.
me following are the members Of
the grand jury: Fred II. Carr, san
gerv!lle; John +. Afnes, Blanchard
chas. Il. Cole Guilford: George H.
Clemens. Crneville; Ezekiel J.. chase,
Brow nvill-; +. w. Downs. Sebec: John
II. Frye, Wcllington; Woodbury. a.
Cerrish, GreenviiIe; Gardiner Hilton,
Monson; w. w. Leonard: Milo. q. Fl.
Littletield, Shirley; Herbert =. Love
joy. Medford g. ". Morrill,, Will
mantle; Freeland Pitman. Williams
burg. ". w. Pratt, Atkinson; W. l..
Sampson, FoXcroft. Sylvanus Welts.
PdIkman: Edward Washburn. Dover.
First jury: F. ". Leland. foreman
Sang rviIlc: Andrew Bates. Abbott;
Arthur "A. crafts. Greenviile: George
~. DIggett. Milo; q. L. De Witt.
Nedford: :. II. Grant, SangerVille: &.