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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-21
Mrs Conns seeIs Dinnrcc.

Mary L. Coons today fled suit for divorce from
her husband, Charles H. Coons, on statutory
grounds 1t is stated that the parties were mar
ried in this city in 1892. Mrs. Coons alleges thai
her husband is engaged in the insurance business.
and that his income is from 500 TO SI20 PEE
month. She asks that she be allowed lllim0ny III
the sum of $50 per month and reasonable counsel
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-21

Francis West. small coIored boy, was before
Judge Mills in thu lower branch OF the Police
Court this morning, charged with being iHcor-
Figible- He was sent to the Reform School
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-21
TRIUMPHAL ARCH DESTROYED.
EIl<S' Carnival Decorations Ruined
by u WindsiorIn.

HAMMOND, Ind, Aug 21.-The trium-
phal arch at the Elks carnival and street
fair here was blown down last night and
and firemen rescued those who were caught
in the debris. There were no fatalities.
The storm gathered about o'clock, and
the arch. which stood thirty feet from the
street was the first object to feel its ef-
feet. It trembled and swayed for several
minutes. and then toppled over with a
crash. catching many persons under it. Two
thousand incandescent electric lights with
which the arch had been decorated were
lighted at the time. Several buildings
were also uuroofed.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-21
Fined on Both Charges.

Irwin Fantroy, q young coiored man, be
fore Judge Mills this morning charged with pro-
family and also with assauting Officer Herbert,
who arrested him. After hearing the statement
Of the officer, The court imposed fine Of 50 on
each charge.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-21
CHICAGO PLUMBERS STRIKE.
War of the building Trades on the
Building Contractors.

CHICAGO, Aug. 21.-The first move
ment of the aggressive campaign resolved
on by the Building Trades Council against
the Building Contractors Council was
made last night. when the Plumbers
Union ordered 4 strike on all jobs in the
city on which union plumbers are en-
ployed.
The men did not return to work this
morning There are $50 plumbers affect
ed by the order. Strikes in other trades
will follow. the union leaders say.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-21

Kernan's Lyceun Tbeatre-W aldron & BTyant's
TrOcadero BuTlesoucrs; afternoon and evening
Glen Echo-YaCdeViIIe; evening
Cabin John Bridge Palm GarGei-y aUdeyille;
afternoon and evening
Chesapeake Beaeh-Train leave Chesapeake
Junction daily 10 s. m. Il a. p IL, )
F. NJ, aud p. N Tor Chesapeake Beach the
Bay
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-21
Had Seen Better DAYS

Mary Wilson, j woman who had seen better
days, pleaded guilty in the Police Court this
morning to the charge OF bong a vagrant. ana
Judge Mills sent her down for sixty days.
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Marriage Licenses Jssued.

Marriage licenses were issued today to Brad.
ley E. johnson, High View, Hampshire County,
y. Va, and Nina B. Pennington; Orville 4 Lay
mon and Dorsey c. Showatcr, both of Maryland.
Rockingham County, Va; Charles NJ Davis, Dis
trict of Columbia and Ellanora Prinz, Irvington,
Baltimore County, Nd
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-21
Three Boys Charged With vagrancy

Three colored boys, William Wilson, J. Dalton
Barrett, and William Ceakley, were before Judge
Mills, IN the Police Court, this morning. charged
with being Migrants. They pleaded not guilty,
Judge Mills sent them down for thirty days
IN default OF bonds.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-21

Jennie Elliott was charged in Judge TayIor's
court tliis morning with keeping a disorGcrly
house, She demanded Jury trial. and was re-
leased on 500 bonds.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-21
NUMBERING THE HOUSES
The Difficulties in Mapping subur-
ban ThoPoughfares.

Postmaster Merritt Asks That the
Dwellings In Anacostia, IsiIIsdaIe,
Garfield, and other Villages Be
Properly Designated by Numerals.
Cannot Follow Washington Plan.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-21

The remains of the unknown man which were
found off Dead Mans Point. at the foot Of Fiji
teenth Street. were buried yesterday in potter S
field. They were held at the morgue two DAYS
awaiting Identification. Crowds viewed the re
mains, but no could identity the body.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-21
To widen Sixteenth Street.

The District Commissioners today filed
a petition in the District branch OF the Su-
preme Court of the District, asking for the
extension and widening of new Sixteenth
Street, between Morris Street and Piney
Branch and between Blagden Mill Road and
Military Road Along the line mentioned
it is proposed to widen Sixteenth Street
to a width of 100 feet. The extension Is
asked for under the act authorizing the
extension of s Street
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-21
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

John Delany, coloEed, for stealing some weights
from Edward Winfield, VAS fined s. by Judge
Taylor in the Police Court this morning.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-21
AFFAIRS OF THE DISTRICT
Complaint of an Alleys Condition
Brings Prompt Results.

United States Authorities Asked to
Permit the Carrying of Sewer
Through Government Land From
Arizona Avennc-Dr. Turner to In
spect Dairy Farms Near Rockville.
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STREET LIGHTING.

Low tide......-........II:3 - IN and 1855 ? NJ
High tide..-......... 4:5G \ N and 5:3s P. VI.
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Soup
MAKES
THE
SOLDIER IS

The great En-
peror understood
that primarily the
soldier is a stom-
ach. Prim ariIy
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TIDE TABLE.

sun rose......5.I7 An. san sats.---.-6:49 P N
Moon RISES. .I.J5 An. Moon sets---...---....,
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gbe Gpeuiua Uiasss5
TUESDAY, AUGUST u, 1909.
The weather indications.
TEMPERATURE

Local rains tonight. "Wednesday fair, preceded
by showers in early morning; light TO fresh
n0IIheasteTIy, Emitting TO nortBwesteTly, winds
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1t Looks Like .'EHniryInnd'' Evenings
at beautiful "Chevy Chase Lake. Take the chill
dren- Always cool. No charge for admission
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Mesquite nets. 25e; No 5 shoes, z5e; folding
cots. 81. S. Bensinger 4 Co., 11th and B SITS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-26
SAN ANGELO ITEMS,
Much Excitement over the Abandon
mcnt of Baby.

San Angelo, Texas, July o. Nothing
has cre5ie} greater excitement in san
Angleo than the discovery OF the found
ling yesterday morning at an early hour
under o mesquite tree lear the santa
Fe depot shortly a';er the arrival =
the 80 a. N. train. The discovery was
made by Santa Pc employe named
Mollison, who heard the infantile cries
from the DEPOT and proceeded to invcsti-
gate. with the result OF msl;ing the Gis-
covery mentioned He returned 10 the
DEPOT for the night operator and the two
brought the child 10 the depot. The night
Waterman was called by phOut from dawn
town and the child was temporarily placed
In charge OF q negre5s near1g. Here I.
was visited by hundreds Yesterday and
today an application fer IA was made b.
n large number of persons les couples
having as many MS ten chill lrsn ~ thcir
own, down 10 couples IN whose homes
the merry prattle OF innocent rhilthood
WAS unknown. The child WIS inllly given
into tho possession OF Mr., aud Mrs
George Gregory Nothing is known a. T.
the percentage OF the child though II Is
believed to have been brought from Bal
linger, as a woman was noticed TO board
the train there with a large bundle
ard a bottle labelled "paregoric," and
bearing the name OF BAllinser druggist
was found near tho child when discovered.
the superstition being that IL WAS pleced
unReT the influence Of tho drug Temporal
rily TO avoid detection. y no,hirg could
be heard OF the woman & Is supposed
that she took the eastbound train,
leaving about one hour after the arrival
OF the San Angelo bound train.
j. NJ. Arson, the Coleman county stock
nan who has slreA5y shipped ar2u OF
horses to South ifrica, for use OF lie
British army. has made arrangements 10
make additional purchases for me tame
purpose in this section within few days.
San Angelo. Texas. July 24--Sunday's
founding mystery has been solved by the
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TELEGRAPHIC TIPS,

NEW NoRK.--Charles Hoyt. the play
wright and the theatrical manaJ-r, has
been ad.ludged insane at Hartford, Conn.
and taken 10 retreat there.
CilIChGO.-The funeral of Charles
NewburF. prominent estate dealer. over
whose body his widow stood guard with
revolv er to prevent the holding of an
inquest. mas taken place. Mrs. Newbury
was tina lily prevailed upon to permit the
inquest.
NEW YCRK.--A meeting OF the Ma
tlonal Regatta association will be held at
the New Yacht club. at which the asso-
clation viii be announced in the matter
or send ng the American crews which
won in he trial races at the recent races
to Paris to compete in the iuternationa.
regatta next month.
NEW YORK.--It is said in shipping
circles hat the withdrawal Of various
German steamers to be used by the Ger
man gov eminent for transport service to
China has already had stimulating eff
rect on ocean freights and especially on
berth freight rates to continental ports.
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J1H AFRICAN SITUATION
AIRS HAVE TAKEN AN UNEx-
PECTED TURN.
.rt. Has Been Compelled to
pre,uria 10 Chase the Beers
xyno Are stiiI at Large.

!, York. July PA dispatch to the
No from London says: The campaign
,utb Africa has taken an unexpected
lord Roberts army has advanced
.onkhorst Spruit. about half way be-
|, Pretoria and Middlesburg. He is
:, pretoria and johannesburg under
rong guard and acting on the theory
.hs Beers profit by his halts and
.,,heneyer his columns are in motion.
Ipoers have attempted to thwart mis-
-, raids west and north of Pre-
and to hold them back by hanging
tanks, Just as they did when he
bu, from Bloemfontein to Pretoria
,as again pushed ahead and is strlk-
lar the gateways to the Gutenberg
l., leaving Lord Methuen and Gen
'Badep Powell to suppress the raiders
4 western district and Colonel Broad
n nursue General Dewet across the
L. no+ clear whether General Dewet
made a fresh haul Of 200 prisoners
In to the Welsh Fusileers near
Ery9I or whether this incident is an
{ded form OF the previous account OF
fapture of 100 Highlanders.
4 situation is most confusing and
pans are shaking their heads over IT,.
snpsrently Lord Roberts has decided
5the hest method Of suppresslng
lla warfare IS to follow tho railway
II the entrance to the Lydenberg
H. and TO cut off Boer oommunica-
fwith the only remaining base OF
Res at Delagoa Bay. The plan is
IL one. since commanders Of raiders
srowling about in many directions,
LORD Roberts counts. without doubt,
a enectlye support from Sir Redvers
~ ard also upon the paralyzing ef-
IN a renewal of the advance toward
rueer's last stronghold
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PALESTINE POINTERS.
Fircmen's BAND Has Gone to Center
vile to play ut the Reunion.

Nttie TO IlhF Ut inc heUnloh'
Palestine. Texas July 25.-The Pales-
tine F.remens band left last night for
Centerville where they are booked 10
play during the Confederate reunion hsld
there. The band Will be absent three or
four days and there will be no convert
at their park here Friday night,
The meeting Of the directors OF tho
Palestine Rell Estate and Investment as
sociation. which was to have been held
in this city yesterday evening, was post
poned until next week.
The Lancaster murder case, trans
ferred here from Houston county. comes
IN 70 trial in the district court here to-
morrow,
Mr., Ben Landau. in conversation with
The Post correspondent this morning
stated the following in regard TO the new
synagogue under construction here The
building committee has let the contract
and the synagogue will be bulr on Mag
nolia street The building VIII be S5x6)
feet nf pressed brick and stone trim
mings 1t will cost $500 aud tho con
tract calls for its completion IN TIRES
months As soon rs IL is finished rabbi
viii be engaged TO ofiiciate. We have
decided to name it the congregational
Beth Israel
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AMERICANS COMMENDED.
British Commander Admits His Mis-
take in Placing Ninth Regiment

take in Placing Ninth Regiment.
copyrighted, 1900, by Associated Press.)
Tien Tsin. July II, via Chez Foo, July
2l.-General Dorward the British COM
mander has sent TO the American COM
mander a letter in which he says; 81 de-
sire to express the appreciation Of the
British troops for the honor done them
in serving alongside their comrades of
the American army and of the honor ac-
corded me in having hem under my com
mand. blame myself for the mistake
made in giving position to the Ninth regi-
ment. not remembering that the troops.
fresh to the scene OF action and hurr ed
forward in the attack, were likely to lose
their way. Still, the position they TOOK
and calamity stuck to al day undoubt-
eddy prevented large body of the enemy
from turning the flank Of the attacking
force and iniiictinG serious loss on the
French and Japanese"
General Dorward also expressed his
sympathy with the Americans IN the loss
OF Colonel Liscum. commander OF tho
regiment. and Captain Davis OF the ma
rine CORPS. He commended Lieutenant
Smedley and praised Lieutenant Colonel
Coolidge for his skillful handling of the
regiment.
Cinnamon from the walled city de-
scribe a reign of terror inaugurated by
the Boxers before the city fell The
Boxers killed all Chinese who had been
in the employ Of the Europeans, holding
a daily inquisitlon. They decapltated even
those suspected of friendship for FOR
egners or of adopting foreign customs.
The mere wearing of narrow sleeves was
deemed an offense iustihable by the death
OF the offender and the confiscation of
his property. 1t is now believed that thu
regular troops and the Boxers are hostile
to one another the troops being enraged
because the Boxers drew them into
disastrous hgut.
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officers hunting down the authors of the
act OF abandonment in this city. They
were newly married couple. having beer
married at Lampasas in May. The child
Was ! month old and they confessed. The
child was returned to It's mother, much
against both parents wishes. and with
the warning that they would be punished
IL they did not do their duty 10 a. III
were then placed on the train easthound
this morning. Their arrival in Ballinger
was announced. but. II was stated. tho
child was not with them and Sheriff
Shield leaves tonight to Join Sheriff Kirk
OF Runnels in pursuit. They are sun.
posed to have taken the stage at Bal
linger Tor Abilene and the sheriff OF Tay-
Tor county has been wired to hold them
v the child was not In evidence on their
arrival
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IRRIGATION AMENDMENT,

The secretary OF state is sending out
copies of the irrigation amendment TO the
country papers for publication. The
amendment is to be voted on at the Mo-
vember election.
The following is copy OF the amend
ment:
Joint resolution, amending article s, Of
the constitution OF the state OF Texas by
adding thereto section 70, providing for
the organization of irrigation districts ana
tor the leyying and collection Of tax Tor
the construction OF reservoirs. dams and
canals.
BE it resolved by the Legislature of the
state OF Texas, That article OF the con-
stitutlon of the State of Texas be amended
BY adding thereto section 20, rs follows
Section 20. In addition to the powers OF
taxation granted In the foregoing sections.
it shall be lawful for the legislature o.
Texas 10 authorize the land owners of the
counties OF Archer, Baylor Clay, Wichi-
Ia and Knox 10 organize irrigation districts
in said counties without regard TO county
lines,
In making provisions for the cost OF con-
struction of irrigation works within said
territory, It shall be lawful 10 levy taxes
and create an Indebtedness to rest as a
charge on and be secured by a lien on the
irrigable land for the use and benefit Of
which said irrigation works have been or
may be constructed The legislature may
authorize such taxes and indebtedness as
may be necessary 10 construct irrigation
works within said territory. but no taxes
shall be levied nor Indebtedness created in
any district until authorized by u two
thirds vote Of the reeident land owners
therein whose lands are susceptible OF ir-
irrigation from the proposed works
/ The governor Is hereby directed 10 issue
the necessary proclamation for submitting
this amendment to the qualified voters OF
Texas. on the first Tuesday after the FIRST
MONDAY in November, 1900, at which cleo
tlon ell voters tayorlng the amendment
shall have written or printed on their
4 tickets ''ior amending article OF the con-
stituton Of Texas SO rs 90. permit the
I formation OF IRRIGATION districts In Archer.
BAYLOR. Clay. Wichita and Knox counties. .
and those opposed 10 said amendment shall
have written ~ nrlnted on their tickets
,"Against amending article Of The consti-
tuition ~ Texas 50 - - nornif the forma-
iion ~ irrivation districts In Archer. Ray
4 Tor, Clay, Wichita and KNOX csunt'as
WHEAT ALONG TlIF y. w Ann "
Assistant General Freight Agent Shirley
OF the Fort Worth and Denver. who was
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MOVIES NND pERsoNALs.

Hon. Dan Chesser county attorney OF
Williamson county, is in town today,
General Ticket Agent Morrow OF the
Katy visited the governor today on busi-
ness
The eye. ear and throat hospital is put
ting up a new building on North Congress
avenue.
Attorney General Smith has gone to CAL
weston TO attend the meeting of the bar
association
Attorney Lampkin o; fIalletsville is in
town on business connected with the State
departments.
Judge Cravens was able 20 be at his
desk in the governor office today. after
a brief Illness
Chief Justice taines OF the supreme
court ana Attorney ], l.. Peeler left last
night for Galveston.
The Rapid Transit power house ie going
up rapidly and inside OF month the city
will have electric cars running again
Father rogers of St. Mary's church here
has gone to Notre Dame university, at
which place he is to become pastor and
superior.
The new high shrool building was turned
over to the city today by The contractors.
The building is rated as one of the most
substantial buildings OF it's kind in the
state.
The American Union Life Insurance
company OF New York. which has been
doing business in Texas, has transferred
its business to the National Life Insurance
company OF Chicago.
G. w. r. Hartkop,. aged 70 years,
dropped dead at his home in 81 Elmo
yesterday. Apoplexy was the cause. lie
has been leading citizen OF Travis coun-
ty for many years.
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N EXCITING EXPERIENCE.
Smith Came Near Meeting an
JntimCIy End.

omitb tnme Near Meeting an
UntimcIy End.
hgo, July 25.-Drawn into the
pom Of the great windage basin Of
'aln7ge canal at Lockport; carried
feet beneath the surface in the
poi; rising again, only to be caught
current that was pouring hun
ri thousands OF cubic feet of water
Pc great valley below and hurled
h the great cluice gate opening
FRIED 200 feet through the foaming
IoI tho open channel to be finally
alive in fair way to recovery
Pe experience OF Peter Smith OF
4 and two others were IN boat
II into the maelstrom. Tho other
Fang into me water and swan to
eut smith was thrown by the
Y the whirling boat into the whlrl-
ssSappearlng from sight instantly,
Y through twenty feet of water he
Win tremendous force he was
.uY me current and rushed through
H. Luckily his knee was the only
ms body to come in contact with
me masonry, otherwise he GER
N Sulo nave been crushed to death.
ne gate he was caught into tho
Il. .ana carried 200 feet through the
gabher ball.
Il smiths feet struck he rocks
Il swallow and he managed to hold
y rescuers reached him.
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CHARLES L1MKE DEAD.

CHARLES Lmke died this morning, For
eight years he was an employe of the Nal
Tory line and for two years he was clerk
for the West India and Pacific Steamship
company out about year ago he was
obliged to give w work on account OF ILL.,
uess.
He suffered from cancer and a year or
more ago he had to have his tongue cut
out. This operation checked the disease
for a time, but only for time. and OF late
he had been gradually growing weaker.
Mr.. Limke was about SO years old. He
bore his afiiction bravely and, although
he knew he was doomed, maintained u
cheerful disposition and tried to look upon
the brighter side OF things.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-26
WEATHER AND CROPS.
THE RICE cRop.

Turtle Bayou. Texas, July 2I.-Rice
farmers are jubIlant over the sine pros
peet of a big yield Of rice, having had
their levees completed when the rains Of
the last few days have flooded their nelds
as satisfactorily as pump with a capacity
OF 10000 gallons per minute could The
trinity rice canal Is nearing completion
and the company will soon be ready to
furnish rice farmers all the water they
may want. It rs esSlmsted that there are
between 5000 and 1000 acre, in rice along
the hne of the Trinity rice canal. Fast
Chambers county is on greater boom
than ever before In her history.
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The Rest Remedy for stomach ana
Howell Troubles,

II have been in the drug business for
twenty years and have sold most all o;
the proprietary medicines of any note.
Among the entire lis have never found
anything to equal Chambealalns Collie,
Chclera aud Dlarrhoea Remedy for all
stomach and bowel troubles says o. W.
Wakefield Of Columbus, Ga. This remedy
cured two severe cases OF cholera morbus
in my family and ! have recommended
and sold hundreds OF bottles Of It to my
customers TO their entire sltistactiop. It
Affords a quick and sure cure in pleas
ant form. No family should he without
it, / keep It in my house a. all tines
For sale by all druggists.
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sherman's New OIL Mil Company.

sherman, Texls, July 25.--The Texas
and Indian Territory Oil and Cotton COM
pany today received notification that the
charter as applied for had been granted
This is a new company but recently or
ganized. with a capital stock OF $iI5,O1O
aud will operate a cotton seed oil plant
here. having purchased the Farmers ana
Feeders Oil mill, one each in Madill. l. r.,
and Ralph. /. T. The stockholders reside
both in Texas and the indian Territory.
The company has made sherman its head
quarters md all business viii be done
from this place.
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N,ero rotnIIy Wounded.

Orange. Texas, July 25.-ln an alterca-
ton this morning between J. r Court
new. track foreman at the Beckham Bluff
timber camps. and Dick Cooper we'll
known negro here, the latter was NOR
tally wounded, 1--WE shots from Colts
revolver taking effect on him. four in
the body and one in the upper part OF
his leg. The shooting occurred In the
rear of John Fuller's saloon. Cooper
snapped his pistol twice and fred one
shot at Courtney, which failed TO axe
effect. Courtney Immediately gave up
and was placed in jail. Cooper is no.
tally wounded but was still alive at a
late hour this evening though gradually
getting weaker