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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
MATCH DROPPED IN GASOLINE
Mrs. Andrew yoSeiwiId and Her Son
Badly Eurned.

favorable report was given out last
night of the condition of Mrs. Andrew
Vogelwild and her son Theodore, the lat
ter aged fourteen years, who were Sc
yerely burned yesterday at their home, 1871
Sixth Street northwest. They are still ct
the Homeopathic Hospital. Mrs. Vogel-
Wild is expected to recover. Her son is in
a serious condition.
It was while cleaning a bed with gaso-
line that On explosion occurred, resulting
in serious burns TO mother and son. and
slight damage TO the house and contents.
The explosion took place about noon. Mrs
Vogelwild was engaged in cleaning the
bed. and Lad a quantity OF gasoline in a
basin. I'll sodore, her son, was in the
room at the time. and dropped a lighted
match into the basin. Flames almost filled
the room for several seconds. The cloth
ing Of both mother and son caught fire
Cries for help were heard by Policeman
Smith, who lives near the Vogelwild home.
He broke in The rear door and rushed to
the room where the fire had started With
the assistance Of others he extinguished
the flames and the lives OF Mrs Vogelwld
and her son were saved, at least for the
time
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
MYSTERY OF A uHEFT CLEARED
A Watch stoIca Months Ago Found
on Negro Prisoner.

By the arrest last night Of John Haw-
kins, colored twenty years OF age. on a
charge of disorderly conduct, the Ninth
precinct police believe they have cleared
a mystery surrounding the theft of a
gold watch, the property OF Mrs. John H.
Buscher. the wife of a butcher at the
Centre Market. who resides at the corner
OF Thirteenth Street and Maryland Ave-
nue. northeast. Hawkins is held pending
a hearing today in the Police Court. 1t
is likely another charge viii be placed
against him this morning. He lives in
Trinidad. where he was arrested.
Some months ago Mrs. Buscher report
ed to the police the theft Of a gold watch,
together with other small articles, from
her home. The matter was investigated,
and Cora Curry. a colored domestic en-
pioyed at the house. was arrested. The
woman was indicted. tried, and convicted.
and is now serving term of imprison
ment at the Moundsyille. ". Va, peni-
tentiary. The watch. however. was never
recovered. Last night Hawkins. who for
merly went with the Curry woman, en-
gagged in battle with beer bottles in
Trinidad and was arrested. When he was
searched at the station the watch belong
ing to Mrs. Buscher somewhat mutilated,
was found in his possession and confis-
Gated by the poli,e. Hawkins claimed to
have found tne watch in a stonepiie in
Northeast Washington more than a year
ago
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
ONLY BRAVE MEN WANTED.
Comptroller TraceweiPs Opinion ON
"a Claim for Mileage.

Claim for Mileage.
R. J. Tracewell, Comptroller of the
Treasury. has issued an opinion in which
he deals severely with Federal marsnals
whose bravery is called into question. The
case arose from the mileage claim of 8.
Brown Allen United States marshal for
the Western district of Virginia. His
deputies had occasion to take some Federal
prisoners through that district Instead or
travelling over the shortest practicable dis
tance, as is required by law, they made a
wide detour, and charged mileage accord
ingly. The explanation was that the short
route went through the famous Shooting
Creek country. which was so infested with
moonshiners that it was impossible for an
officer with prisoners to pass through in
safety.
In rejecting the claim for mileage over
the route adopted by the deputies, Comp
troiler Tracewell said:
While the practicability of route to be
Travelled in the transportation of prison.
ers may be determined by physical facts,
such as the impossibility of travelling be-
cause of high water or other natural OBJ
structions in a rough or mountainous
country. it is my opinion that the charac-
ter of the difficulties, distractions or dan
gers likely to be met with as presented by
the marshal in this case is not such as
would Justify departure from the plain
provision of the law.
THE Government cannot afford even in
directly to encourage by show of fear
resistance of its processes by a few igno-
rant and vicious mountaineers known to
infest the region in question: 1t is to be
understood by them and all others that
the Federal Government in making ar
rests for violations OF its laws. will make
them and execute them and not violate its
own laws as regards the mileage Of its ofii-
GERS. for fear OF these outlaws. The Gov
eminent is perfectly able TO cope with
these lawbreekers and lawdefiers and viii
furnish its officers all necessary assistance
to enforce its precepts according to its own
methods 1. is not its method to sneak its
prisoners through out OF the way places in
order to avoid those persons who seek to
defy and nullify its mandates.
IF your deputies are afraid to enforce
the law by aTresting and conveying pris-
oners for examination or trial before the
officers provided by law, you should en-
deavor TO secure those who are not so
afraid and you will be furnished by the
Government every facility that may be nee
essary to accomplish this result"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
JOSEPH TINsEY's MIsTAKE.
Charged with Burglary, He says He
Got Iato the Wrong House.

Joseph Tinsey, colored, is lodged at the
Sixth precinct station on a charge of
housebreaking. He was found in the bed
room of Max Schawkowtz. a shoemaker
in the rear of 223 Pennsylvania Avenue
northwest. last night. and despite protests
was placed under arrest. He Will go to
court this morning.
Schawkowtz sleeps in a rear room Gl the
first floor OF his house-and was awakened
by the noise made by Tinsey in effecting
an entrance through a window. He lay
quiet until the negro had reached the
floor and was cropping about the room.
Then Schawkowtz pounced upon the in
truder. seized him by the throat. and held
him fast. The negro tried to YELL but he
was outdone by Schawkowtz, who called
Justify for the police. Policeman New
kirk was passing the house and went to
Schawkowtz's assistance Tinsey said that
he was searching for his wife ard had
got into the wrong house b. mistake.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
FoaGED HIS BROTHERS NAME
Dissipated Young PhiIadeIphIan Ad-
mits His Guilt.

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j., Aug. 21.-wsl-
ter E. Boyd, young Philadelphlan, twen-
ty-six years old, is behind the bars tonight,
a self-ceHfessed forger. He was before
Magistrate Charles De Hart tonight on the
charge of having forged his brothers name
TO a check for $25, drawn or the First Ma
tional Bank, of Camden, which was cashed
by Joseph Coffey. proprietor Of the New
York Exchange. New York and Atlantic
Avenue. The brother. James Boyd. repu-
dated the signature before the justice and
Mr. Coffey entered the charge.
The prisoner, who shows signs OF dissipa-
tion and looked physical wreck, admitted
the charges and in default of bail was or
dered locked up until the meeting of the
September term. From the statements of
his brother James. it appears that Walter
inherited a considerable fortune from his
mo.hI, who died last October. Owing to
the habits of Walter the executor Dr.
Truman Auge, residing at 2504 North Broad
Street. Philadelphia. put him on an ALLOW
ance Of SIS a week, which, however was
not sufficient 10 keep him in fund.- and was
always in debt. His brother James is a
wholesale oyster dealer. at 3ff South Water
Street PHILADELPHIA
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
EXCUSE FOR PROFANITY.
Court AcGuits II Negro Who Syore at
n Street Car Conductor.

The transfer system lately inaugurated
by the City and Suburban Railway Com
pany came up for discussion in the Police
Court yesterday when Thornton Kedrick,
colored, ffty-fve years of age, was ar
raigned on a charge of profanity The
case was dismissed. Conductor E. P. Bat
terson preferred the charge against Ke-
drick
Kedrick got on a car to go to the Capt
toll He testified that he thought he was
on the right car and declined a transfer
when he Paid his fare. Later he found
a transfer necessary to complete his trip,
and it was refused. the conductor merely
pointing to a sign reading, No transfers
viii be granted on n transfer" Kedrick
expressed himself forcibly On the matter
and at the corner Of Ninth and G Streets
northwest he was arrested. charge of
profanity was placed against him.
Judge Mills heard the evidence and said
he thought Kedrick was not at fault. The
court further was OF the opinion that the
public will soJn make the railway COM
pany realize that it cannot put their fare
into its pocke5 and refuse transfer. In
view of the circumstance Judge Mills
stated that Kedrick was justified in his
conduct
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
New WAY to Count Wine in snnin.

Vice Consul Reed. at Madrid, has informed
the State Department that by a decree, time in
Spain is hereafter to he counted from one 10
twenty -four hours. the order to go into effect
January !. 1901, the day to begin at midnight.
The interval between midnight and o'clock viii
be designated by cipher and the number OF
minutes us O:O5:50. The Government officers.
telegraph telephone, railroads, steamship lincs,
and all public offices are to observe the new
inethcd II the new method of counting time
should be adopted by the United States you can
get Heurichs beer Just as promptly as heretofore.
Phone siz-thirty four, Arlington BottlIng Co.,
for case Of Maerzen, Senate. OF Lager and see
what fast delivery VIII be made to your home
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
FARMERS IN SESSION.
| Twentieth Annual Meeting of Their
National Congress.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Aug. 21.-The
twentieth annual session of the Farmers
National Congress, which began in the Col
orado Springs High School Auditorium to-
day, promises to be the most important yet
held. The representation was not full, ow-
ing to delay in the arrival OF trains, due to
heavy excursion business. However, five
hundred delegates and others were there.
Addresses of welcome were made by Secrs-
tary McClurg, of the Colorado Springs
Chamber of Commerce; Mayor ]. r. Robin
son. of Colorado Springs. and Gov. C. S.
Thomas Responses were made by Secre-
tary NJ. Stahl, OF Chicago; Acting Presi-
dent R G. F. Candage, of Massachusetts,
and President Worth, of Fargo. n. D., Ag-
ricultural College.
Governor Thomas address was a review
of agricultural progress generally. The
sessions will continue four days Papers
on subjects of much interest will be read
by leading agriculturists of the country.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
WIND WRECKS BUILDINGS.
Terrific storm Plays Havoc I'm Ne
brn5iSn City, Ncb.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Aug. 21.-A
terrific wind and rain storm struck this
city this evening. Several buildings were
wrecked and the smokestacks of the
packing houses, starch factories, cereal
mills, and power house of the electric
lignt plant were blown down. The roof of
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church was
blown off and thrown against the Grand
Pacific Hotel. tearing out the north end
Of the building. Large trees were blown
down, as were also several barns The
ball park fence was blown into the river.
No one was killed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
HELD THE MINERS AT BAY.
One-Armed Man shoots Five Men Be-
fore lie Falls.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aug 21.-Jerry
Thomas, who has only one crm, became
enraged while intoxicated near Pratt City
yesterday afternoon because Foreman
George Lambert ordered him out of the
mines. Thomas went horne and secured
pistol and shotgun and stationing him
self near the mouth Of the mines fired on
the miners as they came out from their
work
Two shots were fred at Lambert without
effect. John Elliott was shot in the breast.
VIII Yeager was shot in the shoulder. Two
negro miners came out next and both were
wounded. John Jaynes next came out and
he was seriously wounded. Engineer Hen
ry Jordan was then attacked, but Thomas
aim was poor Jordan, with a 44-calibre
pistol, began to battle with the one-armed
man. Thomas fell In d few moments NOR
tally wounded in the abdomen Drs. Ed
wards. Lane, Cunningham and Copeland
were summoned and the wounded men are
all being attended. With the exception OF
Thomas all have chance of recovering
Thomas kept 200 miners at bay in the
mines while his ammunition lasted.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22

MONTREAL, Aug. 21.-It is feared that
there may be trouble between the Cana
dian Pacific Railway and their trainmen
and conductors. General Manager Ne
NicoIl has declined to grant demand for
Increased pay, and y. =. Morissey. of
Cleveland. Grand Master OF the Brother
hood Of Railway Trainmon. and i. f.
Clark. of Cedar Rapids Iowa. Grand Mas
ter OF the Brotherhood CT Railway Con-
dur'ors. have been called to Montreal to
take action
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
Fire in sorthwest Nynshinrton.

Fire broke out in the storehouse of C.
W Robinson. located in the rear of S12
Third Street southwest. last night about
6 o'clock An alarm was turned In and
fremen were soon on the scene. The ori-
gin of the flames is not known. Mr. Rob
inson keeps a quantity of junk in the
warehouse. the loss upon which, together
With damage to the building is estimated
at $50. This is partially covered by in
surancc. The flames communicated to the
dwelling Of Thornton Johnson, located at
Il2 Third Street. There damage estimated
at s2GO was done. Michael Leahy Is the
owner of the last mentioned building,
which is insured
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
TROUBLE ON THE RELIEF.
Men and Officers the Hospital
Ship StrI..e.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 21-A report
has reached this city that there has beer
serious trouble on the hospital ship Relief,
now at Nagasaki. Thirteen men in the
engineers department and several officers
are said to have struck. They are also
said to have expressed the determination
not to sign new service contracts when
those now in force expire on September H.
Army officers here. while admitting that
there has been some trouble on the Re
lief. refuse to give out any information
regal ding the affair, but it is significant
that First Officer CrolIy. of the Grant, has
been ordered to the Relief as master.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
MR. WOODWARD GRATIFIED.
Learns That His Wife and Daughter
Are SAFE.

NJ. s. Woodward, of Chicago who is
mentioned in the Conger message received
yesterday. is in the city on business, and
is stopping at the Shoreham His wife and
daughter were the guests OF Minister
and Mrs. Conger at Pekin during the siege
of two months. Mr.. Woodward has not
yet received any news direct from either
OF them, but the despatch of yesterday
relieved his doubts as to their safety.
The State Department has been most
kind in furnishing me all the information
it received in regard to the people in the
legation" he said yesterday Most Of the
news, however, has been of a negative sort,
and this message is the first positive as
surance l had of my familys safety"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22

ley who is looked upon as a radical this
year. and the great centres of population
and commerce will be against him. lie
will be defeated, while Bryan, who has
taken his old opponents place as the con-
servator of the ancient established insti-
tutions of the country, will be triumphant
ly elected. How about New Jersey? Why,
in Presidential years New Jersey gener-
ally goes as New York does. Did you ever
notice that? Then you watch it this time"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
supposed Horse Thieves Arrested.

William and Gus Jones. both colored,
are lodged at the First precinct station on
suspicion of larceny. They are thought to
have stolen a horse from William Wilson.
r. farmer. of Montgomery County. Nd.
and are held to await the action of the
Maryland authorities. The negroes were
found hanging about the horse bazaar.
corner of Eleventh and Streets north
west, late yesterday afternoon. and were
trying to dispose Of a horse for much be-
low IT'S value, SO the police say
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
TABERNACLE BLOWN DOWN.
storm Freaks Up n Debate Retygeen
Landis and Champ Clark.

CLARINDA, Ia. Aug. 21-Chautauqua
Assembly at this city closed today with a
political debate between Representatives
Lands Of Indiana and Champ Clark of
Missouri. They were cut short by a fear
ful rainstorm during which the Chautau-
qua Tabernacle WIS blown into pieces
Hundreds of people were inside. Five
were hurt. but none very seriously.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
FOR MUNICIPAL PURITY.
Indianapolis w. c. T. 4. Holds IL ses-
sion OF Fasting and Prayer.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 21.-Responding
TO a call from prominent members of the
w. C. r. L. o: this city a large number of
men and women met at the First Baptist
Church today, and spent the time from .
to in fasting and prayer for the redemp-
tion of the city from the lawlessness which
has resulted from the wide open policy of
Mayor Taggarts administration. Address
es were made by number of gentlemen
and ladies and fervent prayers were offer
ed for>protection against the evils which
have followed upon the lax administration
of the law against salocons and gambling.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
MISS PACKARD TAKEN HOME.
Delaware EioDer Leaves Georgia in
Her Mother'S Care.

Delaware EioDer Leaves Georgia in
Her Mothers Care.
ATLANTA. Ga. Aug. 21.-Miss Packard,
who ran away from Dover. Del, with her
sisters husband, was permitted to return
home, by way of Washington. on the
Southern train leaving this city at 1850
o'clock last night. her mother assuming
responsibility for her appearance when
needed.
DR.. Wilkinson will be taken North to-
night by Detective McVey. The couple
were not permitted to see each other af-
t. their arrest. When Wilkinson heard
;Aat the girl was actually gone, he said
Thank heaven, I'm out OF that scrape, at
last. No man can tell what a time I've
had with these two sisters"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
SUPPORT FOR BRYAN.
East Washington Democratic CIub TO
Hold Mass Meeting.

The East Washington Democratic Club.
Cotter T. Bride, President, will hold its
first mass meeting of this campaign to-
morrow evening at McCauIey's Hall, 2O9
Pennsylvania Avenue southeast. Several
eloquent speakers have been invited and
will address the meeting. Those who have
given assurance that they will speak are
E. " Brookshire OF Indiana, Capt. Patrick
O'Farrell, William NJ Hallam OF Kentucky,
and William W. Bride.
The club invites all Democrats of East
Washington TO attend. Il has been reor-
ganized for the campaign of 1900 and has
been admitted into the National Associa-
tion of Democratic Clubs.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
burned by Exploding Gasoline.

As the result of the explosion of a can
Of gasoline at her home, 722 Street south
east. yesterday. Mrs. Alice Ewing, forty
years Of age, was painfully burned about
the limbs and left side, and slight damage
is reported TO the house and contents from
q subsequent fire. The blaze which re-
Hulted from the explosion was quickly ex-
.Irguished by the firemen. who responded
to a local alarm. William Ewing, husband
CT the woman. assisted by Policeman Ed
wards, Of the Fifth precinct station, res
cued Mrs. Ewing She declined to go to a
hospital. but was removed from the house
to Wellers drug store, corner of Eighth
and | Streets southeast, and there re-
ceived medical attention. Later she went
ESme.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
FOUND DEAD IN A STABLE.
Coroner Says NeGro's Death Was Due
tc GEstritis.

Peter Lee, colored. a hostler, fifty years
Of age, was found dead in a stable in the
rear Of house 1416 K Street northwest last
night. The First precinct police were
early notified and Coroner hewitt learned
OF the death. He viewed the remains last
night and gave a certificate of death from
chronic gastritis. The body was placed at
the morgue. there to await claimants.
Lee had lived in this city thirteen years
He had worked at various stables about
town. and was well known. The address
CT friends OF the deceased is yet unknown
to the police.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
WILLIAM GoEBEL's WILL.
The Late Governors Hrother the Sole
Beneficiary.

The Late Governors Hrother the Sole
Beneficiary.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 21-Tne will of the
la,e William Goebal was probated today
in The Covington, Ky. court. It is dated
in 1856. This was not very Ioag after he
had the encounter with John Sanford Of
Covington, each firing uaen the other in
front CT the bank with which Sanford was
connected Sanford being shot in the head
and dying almost instantly. Goebel was
held by TIE authorities to have shot in
self defence.
The will filed today bequeaths all of the
testator's property to his brother, Arthur
rGoebel, and names the beneficiary as ex-
ecutor without bond. While no figures
are given in the will, it is thought that
the estate left to Arthur Goebel will make
a very valuable legacy. as Governor Goe-
bells law practice was very lucrative. and
he had always led frugal life. There
are no witnesses to the will.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
FRANCIS JosEPHs BIRTHDAY.
Interchange of Courtesies BetwceT
President and Emperor.

PresideEt ana Emperor.
The President congratulated the En-
peror of Austria on the occasion of his
seventeen birthday last Saturday and re-
ceived reply yesterday. The two de-
spatches were made public last night.
They follow:
Washington, D. c., August 1s.
His- Imperial and Royal Majesty. Franz Josef.
Wien:
congratulate your majesty on the auspicious
occasion Of your seventeen birthday, and play
that you may long continue to guide the destnies
Of your people. Tor whom my c0untrymeG cherish
a sincere friendship and esteem.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
Vienna, August q.
Mr.. William Mckinley, President Of the United
States:
Most heartily do / thank you. Mr President.
for your kind attention and your good wishes,
which fully reciprOcate. earnestly desiring your
happiness and the prosperity Of the United states
FRANCIS JOSEPH, Emperor Of Austria.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
A PUZZLING SITUATION.


says Tung Flu Slang left Pel1in yesterday
with 15GC0 men.
further reconnaissance will be made
tomorrow and afterward the entire force
will be concentrated and prepared for an
advance On the 18th.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
RUSSIAN ATTACK FAILS.
Forces OF the Car Mn:1e rrcmn-
ture Assault on FeIsin.

PEKIN, Aug 14-Noon-(via Chefoo,
Aug. 20, and Shanghai, Aug. 21-2:15 p.
m.).-The Russians disregarded the agree
ment of the commanders of the allies and
attacked last night, single handed There
upon all the forces advanced.
Two companies Of the Fourteenth United
States Infantry climbed the east outer
wall and hoisted the Stars and Stripes at
IL o'clock.
The japanese kept up a vigorous bonn
bardment.
All the troops are now inside and are
advancing toward the wall of the Tartar
city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
Auction of sIafeIsing RcI,cs.

LONDON. Aug. 21.-At sale at Stevens
Covent Garden auction rooms today a set
Of Mafeklng stamps brought 38 gulneas.
The Mafeking monkey. General Snyman, "
who was trained to ring a warning bell
during the siege. was sold for 40 gunaas.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-22
For Nnrn1 MiIitia,s rse.

NORFOLK. Va, Aug. 2L-The converted
yacht Hawk. being oyerhauled at the Nor
folk Navy Yard. has been assigned 10 the
Ohio naval militia for use as a practice
vessel. She viii. when her repairs are
completed, proceed to the lakes.