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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
DAMAGED BY A TORNADO.
A Texas Town Visited by De
structiye windstOrm.

LLANO. Tex. July ia tornado struck
this town at 7:30 o'clock last night at the
northern approach Of the large iron bridge
spanning the river. At this point it picked
up NJ. B. Dabbs' store. knocking it into
spInters and hurting fragments in every
direction. 1t then struck the Aigena Ho-
tel. demolishing every window in it,
wrenching doors from their hinges and
unroofing the building. Mr.. Keel and his
family, who lived in stone store build
ing. were all bruised by falling stones and
his four year-old child's skull was crushed.
Four other stone buildings adjoining this
one were demolished. They were used as
warehouses. The rain fell in torrents and
all furniture in the buildings was dam
aged by water.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
ASSAULT ON A cHINAMAN.
An Unknown Man Seriously Injure
Him with II stone.

Wah Kee. Chinese laundryman. is a
patient at the Casualty Hospital. He was
assaulted in front OF his shop. corner OF
Second Street and California Avenue north
cast. by an unknown man about eighteen
years old last night.
Nothing definite as to the identity of
KEGS assailant has yet been learned He
was at work in his shop about II O'Clock
and shortly afterward lusty calls for police
and help brought crowd around him.
koe was found in serious condition. SUI
ferirg from a wound behind the left ear.
inflicted by a stone. He was hurried. to
the Casualty Hospital and there put to bed
The police of the Ninth precinct are work
ing on the case. \ number of men and
boys were about the shop OF Kee during
the evening. it is said, but dispersed short
ly before the attack upon the Ch.naman
was made.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
INsULrED A CHINAMAN.
A Lnundrynsan Vigorously Rescnts
Being Called n boxer.

Charlie Mora, a Chinese lauldryman,
and James Hands, aged nineteen years,
came together in an encounter last night
about I o'clock at the corner of Twelfth
and Linden Streets northeast. Mora was
boiling with rage. the result Of being called
4 Boxer by crowd OF youths that gath.
cred about his shop. After several calls
of Boxer and ''p:gtails' from a dozen boys
about the little laundry at the corner men,
toned. Mora sailed forth to do battle.
The boys scattered in every direction
and escaped injury. Mora ran into Hands,
whom he struck in the face with his fist.
Hands retaliated. knocking the Chinaman
down. Somebody called for the police. and
both comhatants were taken to the station
on charges OF assault The cases will be
aired today in the Police Court.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
SECURED THE FAIR GROUNDS
An Enormous Crowd Expected at the
Indianapolis Notification.


INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. July 16--Letters
and kilograms from Democrats In all sec
lions of the State have been pouring in ever
since the announcement that Bryan and
Stevenson would receive the formal mott
fication of their nominations here August s,
and it has become plain to the State Com
mittee that there will be much dissatisfac-
ton if the ceremonies are held in Tonlin-
son Hall, which is the largest in the city.
1t will seat only about 5000 persons.
After consultation with the railroad conf
panies. which agreed today to give cent-a-
mile rate from all parts of the State. ar
rangements were made TO hold the notifca-
ton ceremonies at the State fair grounds
unless the weather was such as to admit
of the use of one of the parks. The grand
stand at the fair grounds will seat 10000
people. and there is space enough opposite
for thirty thousand more. and the man
ayers believe this would be the best place
to hold the exercises.
Several marching clubs and other politi-
cal organizations have notified the commit
tee of their coming, and have asked for
tickets, and the managers believe there
will be much dissatisfaction unless all are
cd
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
]. M. MENECK DEAD.
Becomes Insane In the Southern
Utah Desert.

WILLIAMS, Ariz., July 16.-Word reach
ed here today of the death of j. NJ. Meneck
of the Smithsonian Institution, in the des-
ert OF southern Utah. Meneck left here
June "a in company with four others for
Southern Utah in quest of lost copper
mine. Meneck suffered severely from heat
and was lost in prospecting. He went in
sane and persisted miserably
He was making careful study of south
ern Utah from a scientific and archaelogi-
cal standpoint, as well as neurological.
He was a man of about fifty years of age
and considered one of the ablest schol-
ars who ever visited this section. He was
a graduate of Johns Hopkins University
of Baltimore
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
A CLoUDBURsT IN TEXAS.
Fifteen Known TO HAVE BceI
Drowned I'm the Flood


DALLAS. Tex, July l6.-At O'Clock
this morning cloudburst swept the valley
Of Ford Greek. in Coleman County There
are fifteen dead bodies at the village of
Coleman tonight. How many more lives
were lost cannot yet be accurately stated.
Searching parties are al work down the
valley
The only bodies of the recovered dead
thus far recognized are those of John
Eulesstein and J. o. Spa,h, merchants. of
Coleman, who lost their lives trying to
rescue four young girls from drowning
The men were camping and fishing and
hunting in Ford Creek Valley when the
storm came up. The valley is sparseIy
settled, mostly by small farmers or rent
ers. These had no warning of the storm
and 1t is feared many more lives than those
now known were lost
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
BoERs RETIRE SLOWLY.
General CIcry's Forces Drive the
Burghers to the Northeast,

LONDON, July ia despatch from
Standerton o: today's date says that as a
result of desultory fighting for some days,
the Beers are retiring gradually to the
northeast before General Clery's forces.
The Beers have pompons and other high
velocity guns.
In the fighting referred to the British
had these casualties: Two of Thorny-
crafts mounted infantry were wounded:
two of Strathconas horse were wounded,
and Major Sangmeister, of the Natal Vol
unteers, who was attached to Suathcona's
horse. was also wounded. Three members
of Strathcona's horse were captured.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
ENDEAvoRERs IN LONDON.
Overflow Meetings Necessary to Ac
cOmmodute the Crowds.

LONDON, July 16.-The attendance at
Alexandra Park today was estimated at
10000. Two overflow meetings were held
by the Christian Endeavorers. Mr.. Shell
don was the lion of the day, and was be-
seged by autograph hunters. ]. C. Lori
mer of Boston. referring to the tragedy at
Pekin, pleaded that England should not
utter cry for vengeance. He urged that
the cry be for brotherhood.
In the evening four huge missionary
meetings were held. Catherine Reyes, an
Endeavorer representing a Minnesota
church, was remanded at Marelybone to-
day for stealing clothing and tewelry from
a hotel.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17

A full quota OF delegates from all the
affiliated organizations attended the meet
ing of the Central Labor Union held last
night at Typographical Temple. The rep
resentatives from the Steam and Hot Wa
ter Filters Union, No. 10, whose members
are on strike for an inc ease Of wages,
reported that there has not been any
change in the condition of affairs during
the past week. 1t was also stated that
the strikers are as determined as ever not
to return to work until their demands
have been granted.
The dele zates from the Hospital Attend
ants Union, composed q employees nj St
Elizabeth's asylum for -tl insane. nad9
a protest -airst IA o-tet 1i1 J,
by Superb Hi-har on. relative 70
clothes to lt ,1 be ia--t-7 I. was
stated thu ,h new rua requires The
hospital attendants and nurses " "riuse
all clothing. very much soiled. before send
ing 1t to the laundry. Before Or. Richard
son took charge of the hospital, it is said.
all the wrinsing and washing of soiled
clothing was done at the laundry.
A special committee OF three members
was appointed to call upon Superintendent
Richardson in reference to the matter.
A committee was also appointed to CO.
operate with the strike committee of the
s,eamfitters for the purpose OF endeavor-
ing to adjust the differences between the
latter and their employers.
The delegates from Columbia Typogra-
phcal Union No. 101. reported that the
union at its last meeting endorsed the
stand taken by the steamHtters in their
strike for an increase of wages.
Credentials were presented by delegates
from the steam engineers. journeymen
bakers and confectioners. piumters and
gas filters unions. and the Building Trades
Council. The representatives were sd
Cd Nd tod
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
BoERS FLEE IN HASTE.
Leave Their Camp on the Approach
of HHmiltOn's Force.

PRETORIA, July 16 General Hamilton,
with new brigade of infantry, Hickman s
mounted infantry and artillery, including
some Elswick guns, has beaten over the
Boer position from the Pyramid Hills to
Waterfall. The Beers fed eastward in
great haste, leaving their breakfast cook
ing on their campfires. The British had
long march. but there was no fighting.
Farther east the Beers shelled the
kopjes where they had previously been
held at bay by the British cavalry, they
thinking the latter were still there
General Hutton, on the southeast, and
General Smith Dorrien, on the northwest,
have both driven the enemy back.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
The President n slave to cuturr,.

ID T. Sample. President of Samples InstaIlnept
company. Washington. Pa. writes: For years
was afflicted with Chronic Catarrh Rem.5ies
and treatment by specialists only gave me fem.
Forary relief until I induced 10 use DIR
kgnew's Catarrhal Powder 1t gave alr,.,t in.
slant relief and has proved the one good thing
IN my case" Fifty cents Sold by r 6 WI
GsHs. Ninth and Streets: Edmonds & Williams
Third Street and Pennsylvania Ayynue-7.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
uor.e.,,o.r. Demand Higher Wages

PHILADELPHIA, July 1G.-The Journey
men horseshoers employed in the 400 or
more shops in this city refused TO go to
work this morning unless their demands
for higher wages were granted. Many
employers have acceded to the request for
more pay. The demand calls for S1S a
week for flremen, and $3.50 for floor men.
The present rate averages about Sli or $l5
a week for firemen and $i2 a week for
the floor men.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
CONFIDENT OF KENTUCKY.
Ex-senator Hill Docs Not Consider
II n Doubtful: State

FULTON, KY, July 16.-Davd B. Hill,
in letter declining to speak here. says:
Il cannot regard Kentucky as doub full
State, and l must fill engagements already
made, TO speak where l will do the most
good. may reconsider later OF. We must
all pull off our coats and do our b ST for
the ticket nominated at Kansas City
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
BoERs COMING TO AMERICA.

yrish-Amer icnns Arranging 20 Bring
Over Ten Thousand.
CAPE TOWN, July 16.-Irish- Americans
are arranging for the emigration OF ten
thousand Beers to the United States at
the conclusion of the war.
The emigrants will be chiefly naturalized
Trausyaalers
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17

and cheertulnesS soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. II the child urin-
-ta- ~ 1f. &c a.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
THE WESTERN CAMPAIGN.
Republican Operations to Be Con
Quoted From the East.

MILWAUKEE,. Wis, July 16.-Henry c
Payne, of the Republican National Com
mittee. has returned home from Canton
Ohio, where he attended the Mckinley no.
tifcation ceremonies.
Mr.. Payne intimates that there may be
no Chicago headquarters for the commit
tee, and that the Western campaign may
be conducted from the East The reason
OF this is that up to this time the commit
tee has been unable, Mr.. Payne says, to
lind suitable quarters in Chicago
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
REPLY TO TRAVELLING MEN.
Bryan Answers Congratulations and
Refers to Trusts.

MINNEAPoLIS, Mimi, July l6-The ex-
ecutive committee of the Travelling NJ, MS
Antitrust League has received the follow
ing letter from William ]. Bryan, in an-
swer to a telegram congratulatirg him on
his nomination:
Il am in receipt of your congratuatory tee-
gram, and thank you for the assurances you give
in regard TO the commercial travellers. In the
campaign Of 1896 most Of the commercial trsre-
quite sure that the rapid growth OF trusts during
the last four years has convinced multitude OF
the travelling men that their own interests as well
as the country's welfare demand the annihilation
OF every private monopoly. Very truly yours.
wv J. BRYAN"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
JONES AT MINNEToNKA.
Democratic Chairman Confident OF
Carrying Minnesota.


MINNETONKA BEACH, Mimi, July 10.
Senator J. X. Jones, of Arkansas. Chair
man of the Democratic National Commit
tee. and Adlai f. Stevenson spent some
time together here this afternoon. The
Senator Will probably leave Minnetonka
about August ]. Mr.. Stevenson will re-
main until August Z. In the last few days
Senator Jones has had several consulta-
tons with Minnesota Democratic leaders
and is now in a hopeful state of mind re-
garding the outlook in Minnesota.
He thinks the Democrats have good
chance TO carry the State. The German
vote on the imperialistic issue and Gov
ernor Lind's personal popularity are what
Jones is banking on. Senator Jones is full
of confidence regarding the prospects for
the election of BRYAN and Stevenson.
Bryan is likely to appear at Lake Mime
tonka within a week or two for few days.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
BUBoNIc PLAGUE IN CHINA.
Many Cases of the Disease in PcI.in
md Tienfsiu

LONDON, July ia despatch to the
Central News from Rome says that tele-
grams have been received today which
state that the bubonic plague is spread
ing aIarmingly in Pekin. There are also
numerous cases at Tientsin.
A letter received by the propaganda
says that early in June the plague was
prevalent in Pekin and that four Italian
missionaries had died from the disease.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
BECKHAM CLAIMS VICTORY.
His Nomination for Governor of
Kentucky Practically Assured.

FRANKFORT. Ky. July 16-The Demo-
cratic county conventions held today show
Gov. J. c. ". Beckham 10 have a ma
jority of the votes in the Lexington Con-
vention and his nomination is assured.
Beckham tonight estimates his strength at
500 votes, while 541 are necessary to a
nomination. Black. Lewis. McCreary. and
Smith have each less than 150 instructed
votes, but they do not yet concede the
fight
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
british Rifle Practice.

LONDON, July 16.-At Bsley today in
the Alexandria rifle competition at 500
yards. one of the four highest possible
scores was made By Private Langstroth. of
the Canadians
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
SENATOR JONES COMING.
He VIII Hold a Conference With
Democratic Leaders.

Senator ]. K. Jones OF Arkansas. Chair
man Of the Democratic National Commit
tee, viii be here this week and hold a con-
ference with the members of the Demo-
cratic Executive Committee. Some impo.-
tant business will be transacted The de-
mand for campaign literature continues
without abatement.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17

Ocenn Steamship Movements.
NEW YORK, July 16.-Arrived: Servia
Liverpool. Arrived out: Trave. from New
York, at Southampton.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17

Tieurici's beers can be found everywhere.
Maerzen, Senate, and Lager are sold on draaght
or in bottles at all leading hotels and restan-
rants. For bottle beer phone 6sl, Arlington Bot
ting Co.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
OBNOXIOUS RULE OPPOSED
An Alleged Grievance of ST. Eliza
beth's Insane Asylum Employees.

Hospital Attendants Complain of .
Recently Promulgated Order Con-
corning Patients ClOthing-Other
Matters Brought to the Attention
of the Central Labor Union.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind. dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty, vigor
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17
MANY DELEGATIONS CALL
Mr.. Bryan's Time Occupied With
Political Visitors.

An Invitation to Attend the Kansas
PopuIist Convention-Assurcd That
There VIII Be Perfect Fusion in
That Stnte-SignifcEnt Test Vote
IaiScn at n Banquet in Indiana.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17

by druggists, in fifty
cent and one dollal
sizes. You may have
sample bottle by mai
free. also pamphlet tell
ing all about it, incl
thousands OF testimoI
from sufferers cured.
& Co.. Binghamton. |
mention this paper.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-17

urine scalds the flesh or if, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage, it is yet afflicted with
bed-weiing. depend upon it. the cause OF
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due 10 diseased condition Of the
kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect OF
Swarp-Ro0t is soon realized. II is sold
The evening times., 1900-02-28

equator inteTsects the eCliptic. In conse-
quence Of this westward motion Of the
equlnoxes the sidereal and the tropical
years do not agree in length. the former
representing the true orbital revolution
OF the earth around the sun. and conse-
quently being independent of the position
OF the equinOxes. the latter being the pc
riod occupied by the sun in passing around
the heavens from one equinox 70 the same
equinox again. As the procession Of the
equinOxes amounts 10 so seconds a year
il follows that the sideFeal year is about
20 minutes % seconds longer than the
tropical.
As the tropical year Is the period
within which the seasons are completed. il
POSSESSES far greater interest than the ST.
dereaI year. though the latter is the true
period Of the eaTth's revolution about the
sun The procession of the eQuinoxes also
causes change of the north star. Polaris
has not always been the. north star, nor
Will II always act such. though many
thousand years will elapse before II must
reliHquish its claim to being OF all the
stars the nearest to the true north pole Of
the heavens.
The planet Mercury will be in Pisces and
AQuarius. Venus will first be in Pisces.
but the greater part OF the month In
Aries. Even a considerable time before the
last glimmeT OF twilight vanishes from the
sky. this ever beautiful planet can be seen
high up in the southwest. and it will adorn
the heavens until about $50 O'Clock. 1t
will act as an evening star until the end OF
June. The planet Mars is in Aquarius. and
in a very favorable position for obserya-
tiOn, as it cannot properly be said to act
either as a morning or an evening star.
The planets Jupiter and Saturn are in the
constellation Sagittarius, the former ris-
Ing about quarter past midnight, the lat
ter a little after 2 o'clock. thus acting both
as morning stars. Uranus is on the boun-
dary line Of Sagttarius and Scorpio and
Neptune in Taurus.
From this il may seem that with the ex-
The evening times., 1900-02-28
TIE HEAVENS IN MARCH
Astronomical Features That Will
Interest the Star-Gazer.
Positions of the PInncts-Nenus
First in Pisces aud Later in Aries.
The Constellation Of ArEO Nnvis.
The Brilliant Arcturus Making
It's Appearance in the Northwest.

The skies in March will present many
feature OF interest TO the star-gazer. in
the course OF the month the moon win pass
through her phases as follows: First
quarter on the Sth. full on the 18th, last
quarter on the Path. and new on the 3Oth.
II will be nearest the earth on the list and
the 29th. and most remote on the 18th.
Al the beginning Of the month the sun
will be yet degrees. IS minutes, and 80
seconds distant from the equator. but i'll
its motion of declinatiOn approaches il at
quick rate, reaching il on the 2Oth Of the
month at s:3S.I5 p. m, at which precise
moment the astronomical spring begins.
The almanaes generally express this by
the phrase that the sun enters Aries, but
It must be kept in mind that at that mo-
ment the sun enters the constellation
Pisces. the sign OF Aries agreeing with
the constellation Of Pisces. This disa-
greement between the constellation and
signs Of the same name is due TO the pro-
cessiOn OF the equinOXes, which is ret
rograde motion Of the points where the
The evening times., 1900-02-28

tory Of Alaska shall be increased 10 per
centum for officers and 20 per eentum fol-
enlisted men over and above the rates Of
pay as fixed by law in time Of peace"
To pay this increase the bill provides for
an appropriation of S4.524, us per annum.
II is reported that the War Department Of
fcials will permit the enlisted men TO con-
tinue 10 draw the 20 per cent increase
called for under the acJ of April 26 1898,
until the bill OF February IA is passed
when the soldiers in the United States viii
have their pay ceGuced 20 per cent. while
those serving IN Hawaii, Cuba Porto Rico
the Philippines. and Alaska viii draw the
increase.
It is expected that the bill viii arouse
strong opposition in Congress from those
who object to the expenditure Of an extra
four and a half millions Of dollars on the
ARMY
The evening times., 1900-02-28
A great wrapper sale.

Wrapper wanters viii be offered a
great value tomorrow. We shall put
on sale 30 dozen fine quality percale
wrappers-Of the famous Dix" make,
at price that means the liveliest sell
ing for many a day. They are in the
newest spring cOlorings-in light
stripes and figures. All have separate
waist lining and tight-f tting back.
The yOkes are tastefully trimmed
and the skirts extra fun and wide.
They are worth a great deal more
but our special price tomorrow is clC
VI
The evening times., 1900-02-28
I-day notion specials.

10000 Japanned Pulley Belt Rings
90 at 1c each.
15c Fine Featherstitched Braid. Sgd
pieces. 25 patterns. Sc piece.
Sc Kirby, Beard & Co.'S Hairpins.
2c a package.
Basting Cotton. &c a dozen spOuls.
zoe bottles Of Fallers Best Machine
OIL. 4-Oz.. &C.
Zoe Perfection Shoe Polish. sc a bot
tie.
Narrow Black Hercules Braid. usu-
ally p yard-in 12-yard pieces for &c
SOutache Braid. in black and all col
Ors-bOlts Of q yards for 1Sc
Kings 500-yard Spool Cotton. 3 Sic
q spool.
1Oc 2+-yd pieces White Twilled Tape.
3-4c.
&C papers Of Assorted Book Pins. Sc.
The evening times., 1900-02-28
THINGS THEATRICAL.
oIumb,a-"C1rano de Rergerae.,,

Before an audience large IN size and rich
in appreciation Richard Mansfield revived
"Cyrano de Bergerae" yester-evening at
the Columbia Theatre-revived. If Edmond
ROstand's glorious work may be said ever
TO have passed out Of the minds OF those
who have seen IL. The play, with its lit
full humor and its depth Of pathos, had the
usual effect upon the throng in attendance.
No modern tragedy merits as complete
commendation as does "CyranO, and the
stage boasts few Of any period that are its
superiors. Mr.. Mansfeld's assumption OF
the title role proved sehOlarly and inter
esting, as before, while Edith Evelyn. in
the part Of Roxana, was graceful if a
trifle mOnotOnOus. The remainder OF the
cast was entirely adequate. The First
Violin" will be given until Friday night,
when Beau Brummel' is 70 be the bill.