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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-23
A MERITED SUCCESS.
Entertainment for the Benefit o.
NeehN District NoIunteers.

The entertainment given last night at
the Columbia Theatre under the auspices
of the National Guard Of the District, for
the benefit Of needy members Of the First
Regiment. District Of Columbia Volun-
teers, and their families, was a decided
success. The boxes were occupied by OIL
GERS Of the National Guard in full dress
uniform. female members Of their families,
and other lady friends.
On the left of the stage were the fol-
lowing members Of the honorary reception
committee Of the Legion Of Loyal Women:
Mrs Henrietta n. Rose, Mrs. Rose h.
Ferree, Mrs. Albertine s Odell, Mrs LIZ
zie W. Calver. Mrs. Electa Z. Smith, Mrs.
Nersah L. Tanner, Mrs. II. y. Couden,
Mrs Emma E. Myers, Mrs. Helen A. En-
gle. Mrs E. H Klemroth, Miss Helen
Mische. Miss Lillian Calver, Miss Jennie
Thompson. Miss Efiie Bundick, Miss Caro-
line Osborn. and Miss Florence Zepp. on
the right was Commandant Haines OF the
Washington Naval Reserves and the mem
bers Of his staff
The feature Of the entertainment was
the competitive drill by a squad composed
of TWO members from each Of the compa-
ntps Of the First Regiment of the National
Guard The drill was under the direction
OF Lieut.. Sheridan Ferree, and the Judges
were Major Jesse B. X. Lee, Capt E. c.
Edwards. Ensign l.. c. Covell.
BY one, two, and three the competitors
were RELOCATED to the rear for some slight
mistake until only three were left, two
white members and one colored. The next
command, however, sent the colored mil
itiaman to the rear, but he had hardly dis
appeared behind the wing of the stage
when one Of the white men followed him,
leaving Corporal David Wilson. Company
D. Second Battalion. the winner Of the
drill standing alone in the middle OF the
stage. Corporal Wilson is member OF
the Capron Cadets, named in honor OF
Capt. Allyn X. Capron, who fell at the
charge Of San Juan Hill. Cuba. The last
Of the colored competitors who remained
in the drill was Sergt. James Slaughter. OF
| Company A, Of the Separate Battalion. As
! a recognition Of the splendid showing he
| made a lady in one of the boxes threw hin
! a bunch of flowers. At the conclusion OF
] the drill lecture on the War Songs OF
! the Nations" was delivered by Willis Ar
/ den.
| Those who contributed to the musical
! part Of the programme and the selections
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-23
cHLoRoFoRMED AND ROBBED.
Home of n Pennsylvania Farmer En-
tered by Thieves.

PHILLIPSBURG. y. J.. April 22-Phaon
Bitner who resides in LopatcOng township.
just outside of this town, was chloroformed
and robbed last night at his home. Bitner
had gone to bed early in the evening One
of his daughters, who had been attending u
ball. returned between u and 1 o'clock
this morning and found her fathers trou-
sers on the front porch. She went in the
house and attempted to arouse Mr.. Bitner,
but was unable to do so. Neighbors were
called. and then medical aid was sum
moned. In Bitner's bedroom was found
cloth that had been saturated with chloro-
form.
1t was a couple OF hours before Bitner
could be restored TO consciousness. Then
it was discovered that he had been robbed
of $50 in cash and several articles Of Jew
elry A valuable gold watch and S35 OF $40.
In a bureau drawer. were overlooked b.
the thief
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-23
TRUSTEES SALES.
CTHos. ]. OWEN, Auctioneer)
TRUSTEES SALE OF SEVEN VALUABLE TFNE-
MENTS, STU ATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER or 18th AND Q SIS,


BY virtue Of a certain deed Of trust dated the
Goth day Of May, 1900 and recorded in liber 1896,
folio $40 ct seq. Of the land records Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia and at the request Of the party
secured thereby the undersigned trustees will sell
at public auction, in front Of the premises on
MONDAY, THE 3OTH DAY OF APRIL 1900,
AT O'CLOCK P. NJ, all Of lots numbered one
hundred and eighty-tve to one hundred and
ninety-one C1sj to 19D. both inclusive, in Amanda
MackalTs subdivision Of lot nine in square twelve
hundred and seventy -four Q27D, together with
all improvements thereon, consisting Of six brick
dwellings containing six rooms each and all i'm
provements therein. and one building containing
six rooms. besides the store and cellar.
The property will be sold subject to a prior
deed Of trust, made to secure indebtedness OF
eight thousand and seven hundred dollars, par
ticuars Of which will be stated at time Of sale
The purchaser will be required to pay the re-
mainder in cash, 500 ci which will be paid on
day Of sale and the remainder in ten days there
after Title good or no sale. These houses VIII
hrst be offered separately
JOHN TAYLOR ARMS
SAM A. DRURl.
aDqO. dkds-exSu Trustees $40 ST. NV
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-23
HIS INJURIES FATAL.
John Brooks Run Over by an EIec-
trio Car.

John Brooks Run Over ny an biec-
trIc Car.
John Brooks, colored, thirty years OF age
died at the Emergency Hospital last night
as the result Of injuries received by beng
struck and run over by an electric car near
Hyattsville. Md, late Saturday night.
Brooks sustained fractures Of both legs and
was otherwise mangled. He was brought
TO the city early yesterday morning, placed
at the hospital, and died from his Injuries,
The dead man was a laborer and resided
in Northeast Washington. He was near
HvattsviIe where he had been visiting
friends. and is believed to have walked
along the track in the direction OF the clty
when be was struck. Il was the last car
which left Washington Saturday night on
the Hyattsville branch Of the city ana
Suburban Railway which struck Brooks and
he was not picked up until early yesterday
morning. He was then taken to the nos
pital. and everything possible done for him.
Coroner Carr was notified Of the death'
but an inquest is not likely, the accldenI
having occurred in Maryland
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-23
HORSES FOR SOUTH AFRICA.
Estimates Taken on the Cost of .
shipment of 10000.

CHICAGO. April 22.-An English Army
captain and a special commissioner called
upon a firm Of horse dealers at the stock
wards yesterday TO ascertain what they
would charge for 10000 horses for the
English Government for service in South
Africa. The firm submitted estimates.
which were sent Is England by cable.
The committee told the dealers that if
the British Government believed the South
African war would continue for any length
Of time the animals would have 10 be pur-
chased. II is believed here that even If
the war should end the British will buy a
number Of horses for use in England.
u Is declared that IL the sale OF 10 600
horses went through they would cost in
the neighborhood Of 81 500 600.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-23

rendered we're: "Tenting on the Old Camp
Ground" Miss Mary VI. Walk and chorus;
1.-THE Soldiers Of the Queen" Mr.. Harry
S Wolf and chorus; The Exile Of Erin,
Miss Mary NJ. Walk; The Red Sarafan,"
Miss Mary VI. Walk; "Garibaldfs Liberty
Song" Miss Mary NJ Walk and chorus;
The Watch on the Rhine" Mr.. Harry 5.
Wolf and chorus; The Marseillaise, Miss
Mary NJ. Walk and chorus Retreat;
''The Star Spangled Banner" Mr.. Harry
S Wolf and chorus.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-23
JOHN TAYLOR ARMS,
SAM A. DRURY.
Trustees. $40 r 81. NV
THOMAS BOWLING CO.. Auctioneers.

TRUSTEES SALE OF DESIRABLE AND WELL
BUILT BRICK DWELLING, SOUTHWEST
CORNER 10TH AND VIRGINIA AVENUE $.
W. KNOWN AS 1000 AND 1902.
By virtue OF a certain deed Of trust recorded in
Liber 1851 ioli0 AZ, Ct seq. Of the land records
OF the District Of Columbia we will sell at pub
lie auction in front Of the premises on Tuesday,
THE path DAY APRIL, 1900 AT O'CLOCK p.
NJ. the following described real estate situate in
the CITY Of Washington. District Of Columbia and
known as part Of original lots Is and IS. square
s5l Improved by house. No 1000 Va. ave sw.,
and back building known a. No. 1902
Terms-One-third cash and balance At one, two,
and three years. with per cent interes. payable
semi-aunuaily 70 be secured by first deco q trust
Of usual form and trustees to be selected by the
undersigned All conveyanclng, revenue charges
and recording at the expense Of the purchaser
Terms to be complied with within ten Q0l days,
otherwise the trustees the right 10 resell
the said property at the risk and cost Of dciaul.ing
purchaser A deposit Of $500 will be required at
! time Of sale.
ALBERT F. FOX.
WILLIAM X. BUTLER.
apIs d&ds TrusteJf
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-23

MERCHANTSVILLE, n. J., April u
An attempt was made to wreck the 4
o'clock express train from Camden a S ort
distance below the station here yesterday
afternoon. broken car link was placed
on the rail II was discovered too late
to be removed. Had It been fastened Sc
rious results would have followed when
the train struck it, but fortunately it was
hurled to one side, no damage being
done
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-23
wagon Trip to FIoridn.

WEST CHESTER. Pa. April 22.-Henry
McAfee and wife. of near Spring city,
will start next month on a novel trip to
Florida. making the journey in a wagon.
They expect the trip to embrace several
months and while in the Southern states
will visit a number of interesting locaH-
ties
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-23
MachiniSts May strike.

NEW YORK April 22.-Machinists to
the number Of 100000 will go on strike
in this and other large cities Of the couu-
try. if their demands for nine-hOur work
day are refused on May u.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-23

CHESTER. Pa. April 22.-Forty- two
weavers employed in the South Chester
Manufacturing Companys No. mill went
on a strike yesterday Afternoon. The weay-
ers appointed a committee TO ask W. X. P.
Roberts for an advance of one-fourth cent
per yard. Their demands were nto acceded
to.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-23
THE SIGNAL Corps WORK
Fifteen Hur ed Miles Of Wire in
the , lippine Islands.

Tn Lines Laid Three Times-Dan-
ers Threatening the Isolated
Jnemen and Rcpnirers-ohiEed
DO Fight n Wen A. Work
with General Grants Column
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-23

posed to fight. I agreed, and several blows
were passed. but no injury resulted 10
either Of US Dennison had not Joined U.s.
hint awaited the result near the Bridge.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-04-04

nothing that we can see that Is detrimen.
tai to the smelling Of any Of these ores by
the pyritic method. In fact, we have
spent considerable time on each Of these
determinations and are thoroughly salts.
fled that there Is nothing detrimental to
the smelling of the ores. The copper
alone in the ores would more than pay the
entire cost of reduction, leaving the gold
and silver practically as a profit. There
Is only one ore in the entire lot that shows
an excess sin (zinc). This percentage
would be so reduced in blending that the
percentage of zinc would not cut any fig.
ure whatsoever in smelling. Our man,
Mr.. GaIlaher, Is a thorough and compe.
tent chemist, understanding what Is re.
quired Of this class of work. Mr.. Gala.
her does all Of our work for the plant here,
and has given entire satisfaction
The announcement that the ores are
susceptible to smelling by the pyritic pro.
cess is very important. Of equal import.
ance is the news that the copper In the
ores will pay all costs of smelling, leav.
ing the gold and silver for profit.
Citizens OF Portland familiar with the
situation say that all bar is now removed
to the establishment of smelter In Port.
land. Mr. Bradford is evidently well sat.
isiicd with the result Of the tests, and It is
thought that he will return to Portland In
a short time to complete arrangements.-I
Portland Telegram.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-04-04
MOUNTAIN WATER STORAGE.
Vast Benefits Which Would Result
Therefrom.

Some one who, evidently, was thinking
more about how the stuff would read than
OF the importance Of imparting information
of value, has written the following more
or less pertinent surmises about water stor-
age, which has recently been published in
number OF papers:
a great share OF the West is today al
most rs much an undiscovered country
as II was before the cry of gold was heard
in California. Mountains OF untold rich.
ness lie undeveloped and desolate, sur.
sounded by burning plains and barren
wastes. Not only gold but the baser
metals are locked In countless tons In the
rocky bosom OF the western Sierras. And
why are they not minedl Why does not
capital flow in and make the boulder and
the earth unburden their treasures for
mans usei Whyi Because of lack of
transportation. Torrents OF immense vol
umc rush down the slopes during the
period OF melting SHOWS and spread away
in glit,ering streams through the brown
valleys; anon they are but dry beds OF
sand supporting no lite nor growth.
Yet were the vast bulk OF this waste
water stored in mountain reservoirs, il
would afford perennial supply, capable Of
irrgatng millions OF acres OF land whose
grea, fertility has lain dry and dormant
for thousands OF years. Then would the
mines be developed. In sections where
irrigation has forced its way, there rail-
roads have gladly followed, and with the
soil yielding the necessaries of life to man
and beast in abundance and with cheap
transportation at hand, mines have been
developed and added millions TO the min.
eral output, which would otherwise have
lain dormant forever.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-04-04
EASTERN OREGON ORES.
Satisfactory Smeltsr Tests Have Been
Made in Lsadyille.

Tests OF Oregon ores sent to Leadville,
Colorado. have been completed, showing
beyond doubt that they can he proiitably
treated, Following is a copy OF a letter
received In Portland. II was written by
Mr.. loier, OF the Southern Smelling
company, TO John 5. McDonough, presi.
dent Of the concern, at Denver, and gives
the result OF tests made by L. I. Brad.
ford and Mr.. Loier, whose process Mr..
Bradford will use In Portland. The let.
ter follows:
I'VE have this day completed the analy.
ses OF ores sent to us from Oregon. We
have been very careful In making these
determinations, ard the results are ab.
solutely as herein stated. Nearly all OF
these ores are very desirable for pyritic
smelling. Numbers s, 4, Q, 10 and u are
very desirable ores, containing within
themselves sufficient ealorihc values for
their practical reduction, the sio /, (silica),
fe (carbonl and Gu Copper, making a
very desirable blending. In fact, there is
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-04-04
BENEFIT SUMPTER.
Patrick Clark Wants To Buy
a Mine in This District.

ID. Brenshan, who represents Patrick
Clark, of Spokane, perhaps the most ex.
tensive and successful mining operator In
the Northwest; whose arrival In Sumpter
was mentioned in these columns two
weeks since, has returned north. Mr..
Brenshan Is the personiilcation of the idea
conveyed In the expression, "says moth.
ing and saws wood" His job, however,
is to say nothing and look for good min.
ing properties.
Several gentlemen now in this camp
who knew him well in Republic, talked
with him while here, but the only thing
he would say regarding the business
which called him here, was ,ha, he had
come fifteen days too soon. There is still
some snow on the higher peaks, on the
northern and western slopes, and as he
doesn't care to take chances on snow prop
ositions and wishes to examine the dis.
rict thoroughly, he will come again with.
IN thirty days.
Mr.. Brenshin avoided newspaper men,
so THE MINER could get no interview
with him. II is learned, however, that he
came here To examine a certain property,
the owner OF which had been IN cores.
pondence with Mr.. Clark regarding its
sale. The claim IS one of which salts.
factory examination could not I've made
and no definite agreement was reached.
That the gentleman was iavorably i'm.
pressed with the district, however, is Ger.
tain, for before going he informed broker
here, one whom he has known tor q long
time, done business with In other districts
and IN whose judgment and integrity he
has confidence. just what he wants and
said that II he should get hold of such
property, to wire him and he will come
down again at any time.
No man In the Yves, could come to this
district to operate who would do II more
good than PATSY" Clark. tie has made
a success OF mining and, therefore, has IN.
limited capital at his command. Tie has a
large following ot "scalpers" who would
pawn the coats on their backs to play a,
his game. knowing that "Clark stocks"
are sure TO be extensively traded In, and
that where there is demand, there is
also an advance. For this reason, the
stock OF every company with which he is
known To I've interested has ready access
10 the list oi every mining exchange from
Spokane TO Toronto. II is time some
Sumpter stocks were being quoted in the
daily reporls-it is good advertising Tor a
camp.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-04-04
Big Dividends Paid by Mining.

The Homestake mines OF Dakota have
paid ss7s, 1000 in dividends last year. They
have paid since starting the sum Of 81, ,oSS,.
$50. The Boston 4 Montana distributed
among the shareholders last month
s,,,,s,ooo; which makes sI4, 900 in
dividends from the start. The Anaconda
company has paid SI,,Iso,ooo. The en-.
tire dividends paid last month by the
mines OF the United States and British
Columbia was $s.6oo, o,SSo.-Mining, Spo.
kane.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-04-04

"The Portland" conducted by Wood.
ward x Hammond on Mill street, Is a
representation Of its name. A visit will
convince any SkepticS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16

den 90 borrowers. or. in other words 1t Will be
an additional real estate tax.
The same consideration prompted the levying
OF the corporation and inheritance taxes. It
was calculated that when in full operation they
would pay the bills of the State and end direct
State taxation, as the present committee hope
TO do. But If the States activities are to grow
as they have been doing for twenty years the
S23,oooooO or so now sufficient will have to be
increased. In that case the tax rate on mort
cages VIII have to be raised from five mills, or
else direct taxation must be resorted to again.
II the former, then real estate might be greatly
burdened, the committee point out even If
1t should not be burdened by the proposed lower
rate, as many fear If the latter, then the
whole plan Of separating local and State taxes
falls down. The volume of mortgages may shrink
and leave even an economical administration
with a deficit or 1t may swell and give the
State a great surplus and the consequent
temptation to establish new commissions and
undertake new enterprises. This defect Is In
herent in any revenue system which makes the
Income dependent not on the needs of govern
ment but the resources or transactions of the
citizens. Such plan requires almost constant
tinkering, or else in one year borrowing must be
resorted to, and in another plenty will prompt
legislative profusion. And the scale OF ex-
penditures once raised, reduction for a lean
year is almost impossible. An extra tax is
much easier and that levied is also likely to
remain. So our lawmakers may go on as for
the last twenty years, spending more money
as fast they can find way of getting more
money to spend.
The indirect method Of raising State revenue
may have advantages which outweigh these
dangers, but the dangers should be considered
before New-York is embarked on a new system
of taxation which breaks that close dependence
Of the State Government on the individual tax
payers which has been considered necessary to
good administration.
The committee have embodied their views IN
a bill which was introduced in the Senate and
Assembly last night and which will be found in
full on another page Of this paper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
Business 8 ollres.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-Conficting reports regarding the
positions OF Generals Butler and Warren were
sent out from South Africa; Potgieters Pont
has been occupied; Warren's column of eleven
thousand is in the field and the Dutch
are withdrawing from Tugela River; General
French reported "Reminiscences along the
Orange Free State borders. - Mr.. Macrum,
former United States Consul at Pretoria, re-
fused to answer questions put to him by The
Tribune's representative at Port Said. - A
dispatch from Berlin said that the Emperor still
harbored resentment over the seizure Of the
Bundesrath - Other victories of American
troops over the insurgents in Luzon were re-
ported, the rebels are being driven southwark.
:" An epidemic Of grip has broken out in
Barcelona, one-half of the inhabitants being re-
ported sick from the disease.
CONGRESS Senate: There was spirited de-
bate on the Philippine question, in which Sena-
tors Wolcott, Berry and PeItigrew took part;
Senator RawIins spoke against the pending cur
~ency bill = House: The Urgent Deficiency
bill was reported most Of the session de-
voted 10 District Of Columbia business.
DOMESTIC.-The annual report of the Inter
state Commerce Commission made public.
= Many Western Democratic politicians 1t
Is believed in Washington, are intriguing to de-
feat Bryan's plans. = The Joint Committee
lon Taxation submitted its bill in both houses at
Albany. - The delayed annual meeting Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, to
be held Tomorrow, is expected to make known
some important developments - The Ma
uonal Convention OF the United Mine Workers
OF America was opened at Indianapolis
CITY.-Stocks were weak and dull. - The
reports of the majority and minority of the
Mazet Investigating Committee were given out.
- Andrew Onderdonk and John B. Mcdonald
were the only bidders for the rapid transit con-
tract The bids were opened by the Commits
sion, and it was announced that the contract
would be awarded to-day. ==- Or. George W. F.
Birch preferred five charges of heresy against
DR.. A c. McGiffert before the New-York Pres
bytery. - Assistant District-Attorney Os-
borne in the MoiineuZ trial sought to establish
a motive for the crime with which the defendant
IS charged.
THE wEATHER.-Forecast for to-day:
Threatening with showers in the afternoon.
The temperature yesterday: Highest, 40 de-
grees; lowest, 80 degrees; average, 377s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
PERSONAL.

Prebendary H. W. webb-Peploe Of st. Pauls
Cathedral. London has accepted the invitation 70
be a speaker at next years August Conference at
Mortified. Mass. His last visit was In 1890 me
Rev. John H. Jowett. OF Birmingham, England.
successor OF the late Dr. r. w. Dale has also been
invited He is one of the leading younger men III
the English Congregational Church.
DR.. G. A. Dorsey. curator Of anthropology in the
Field Columbian Museum. accompanied by an as
sistant and the Rev. H. r. Voth. has gone to the
Pueblo OF OraIb Arizona. The object Of the ex-
petition is TO secure additional chronological ma
terial for the museum. to witness the winter SOL
stice ceremony just past order get suggestions
for new groups and also to start systematic ana
somewhat extended excavation IN order TO
strengthen the archaeological exhibit from this In
teresting region. The expenses covered by Stan
lev r. Mccormick OF Chicago who has placed
$4,000 the disposal Of the museum, In addition 20
the $4,000 already expended on the Hopis.
Rudolph Schwartz, the sculptor. has completed
the first one OF the colossal stone figures for the
great Indianapolis soldiers monument. The con-
tract calls for the completion by next August.
when the monument will be dedicated Ex-Presl-
dent Harrison has been asked TO deliver the Grafton
upon this occasion