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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01
A CHURCH DAMAGED BY FIRE
Blaze Started by IA Timers Over
turned Furnace.

turned Furnace.
a furnace used by timers on The roof of
the Concordia German Lutheran Church,
Twentieth and G Streets northwest, over
turned and set fire TO the edihce shortly
after O'Clock yesterday afternoon. caus-
ing less estimated at $4,000. partially COW
cred by Insurance. Commissioner H g. F.
Aaciarlard. accompanied by Chief Paris
Of the Fire Department, went to the scene
on report that two firemen had met
death in the belfry OF the church, but this
fumor proved untrue. The valuable or
gan. recently placed in the church, Is
thought TO have been damaged TO con-
siderable extent
An alarm was turned in by the Third
precinct police from box 35 and second
alarm soon followed. Assistant Fire Chief
kurtZ was early on the scene and he took
charge of the work of the firemen. On
the second alarm additional engines were
called out. and the report of the death
Of iiremen brought a large gathering about
the burning structure. The work of the
iremen was difficult owing to the fact
that only one entrance led 20 the roof
where the fire originated. One company
was sent 20 the rear of the structure
where they cut away a portion of the
framework and roof and through this
roof of the building.
Chief Paris. who arrived shortly after
the second alarm had been sounded took
charge of the fremen at work at the front
of the church. An immense volume of
water from several lines of hose was pour
ed into the church, drenching everything
and resulting in considerable loss to orna-
ments, furniture, and books, the latter
enclosed in library at the rear of the
church. and in q small ante-room.
The fire burned for about an hour, and
was confined principally to the roof of the
building. The large auditorium of the
church escaped damage from the flames,
but the loss by water will be considerable
There are policies aggregatng $4,000
carried upon the church, organ, and furni-
ture, divided as follows: On the church
building, for $1,000; on the organ. 1000;
and on the furniture. $1,000. All these
policies are placed in the Niagara Fire In
surance Company of New York. An addi-
tional policy is carried upon the chapel
adjoining the church. but no loss on this
structure is reported.
The Rev. Paul A. Menzel is pastor of the
church, which was dedicated in 1891.
The church is or brick, has a spacious aud
torium and high bell tower. Dr. Mem
eel has been pastor about four years.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01
A BLAZE AT THE TREASURY.
Fire in n Storeroom Used by the
Third Auditor.

Fire broke out in the Treasury Blu lding
at 1850 o'clock yesterday morning in a
storeroom on the third floor, used by the
Third Auditors Office. Little damage was
done.
On the discovery of the fire an alarm
was turned in from box 156, located in the
Treasury Building. Pending the resp Jnse
CT the Fire Department a hose belonging 2
TO the equipment of the building was
used. On account of excessive smoke this
attempt to subdue the flames was inef-
fectual, and it was not until the chs mical
engine was on the scene that the fire was
got under control. 1t was extingG,shed
without spreading beyond room 60, in
which it originated
The cause of the fire is not certain. 1t
is supposed that it may have originated
from spark from the chimney falling
into a fireplace where waste paper had
been thrown. The room was flied with
stationery and old blanks, but No papers
OF record value. 1t had been formerly
used for storing records of pensions and
other claims connected with The Interior
Department, and it was thought by some
of the clerks that these valuable files
were being destroyed. These, however,
had been removed for some time.
Much of the contents of the room was
charred and blackened and rendered
worthless. The damage from the fire is,
however. very slight. and the principal
loss was caused by the water, which
Hooded the corridors and several rooms
on the same floor and the floor bene ath
fire seldom occurs in the Treasury
About four years ago there was fire in
one of the old file rooms in the vicinity
of yesterdays fire. At that time little
damage was done.
The danger of the destruction of records
by the fire renewed the interest in the
scheme broached some years ago, propos-
ing hall of archives. This building, as
projected. would be freproof structure
and would be devoted entirely to the
storage of Government documents of all
kinds. The news of the fire reached the
White House while the Cabinet was In
session. and Immediately Secretary Long
called attention TO a part of his report, in
winch he recommended separate build
ing for the storage of the files of all of
the executive departments The question
was fully discussed, and it is said that the
Cabinet. as body. will call the attention
CT Congress to the matter through their
reports, and will ask that an appropria-
tion be made for the building.
At present all of the records of each
department are stored in rooms about the
various buildings or in storage rooms, for
which the Government is paying rent. To
put these under one roof would require
building of considerable dimensions
The building. as suggested, would be as
nearly fireproof structure as it is pos
sible to construct. The loss Of documents
which are = record of the Government. ii
is stated, would work irreparsble injury
not only to the Government. but to any
number Of private individuals. This is
especially true of the Treasury and In
terror Departments. In the latter are
documents relating to valuable patents
and copyrights which it would be inpos-
sibie to replace.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICES.

| OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS, DISTRICT O?
COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, D. C.. NOVEM.
BkR, lG 13JJ-Notice j. hereby given that the
Commissioners of the District Of Columbia In
tend to make the following named imp. .ovemen;s
which are, in their judgment necessary for the
public health, safety, and comfort Assessments
for one-haE OF the cost Of the same will be made
as provided in public act approved August I,
1894. Parties who interested in the pro
posed work notified that the said Commits
soncrs will give hearing at the District Build.
ing on WEDNESDAY. THE 5TH DAY OF DE-
CEMBER 1860. in the board room Of the said
Commissioners to any and all persons who may
desire to object thereto. Reset curb and lay ce-
ment sidewalk the north side Of VI Street
northwest, between Thirty -ffth and Thi-ty.sixth
Streets abuttng lots - and q, square 1908 at
an estimated cost of $SSs. On the wet side Of
Twelfth Street northwest. from New York Ayemlr
to l Street, at estimated cost of s3lI, TO be
ASSESSED against lots in square 2s5 fronting on
said Twelfth Street, between the limits named
Reset curb and lay brick sidewalk on the north
side of II Street sou Invest from Half Street TO
assessed against lots in square 6i3. fronting on
faid II Street, between the limits named On
the south side of | Street southwest from Hall
Street to First Street and on the east side of
First Street southwest. from ] Street southward
a distance Of lOI feet. at an estimated cost Of
S55S. to he assessed against lots in square 645.
fronting on said | Street and said Fist Street.
between the limits named Pave alley with vitri.
fed or asphalt blocl;-Aliey in block T. LcDroit
Park, at an estimated cost of $50 to be assess
cd against all lots in block T. LcDToit Park.
abutting the alley and lot Is. block II,
Howard University - division. Set new gran.
lite curb both sides Of b Street northeast,
from Third st:ect 10 Fourth Street. at az esti.
mated cost OF $500. TO Le assessed against lots in
squares 1si and 1S5. fronting on said Street.
between the limits named
OF Columbia. WILLIAM TINDALL.
noi9 70. Ct, del Secretary
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01
TO REST IN ARLINGTON.
Admiral McNair to be Inferred With
Military HOnOrp

The funeral of the late Rear admiral
McNair. who died Thursday morning. will
be held this morning at 10 o'clock at St.
Johns Episcopal Church. The Rev. Mac
kay-Smith. rector of st. Johns. will eff
ciate. The following will act as pail
bearers: Admiral Dewey. Rear Admirals
Terry, Higginson, Ramsay, Rodgers, and
kenney, General Saxton, and Represen-
tative Dalzell.
From the church to Arlington the re-
mains will be escorted by three companies
of marines and one company of bluejack-
cts from the Marine Barracks and Navy
Yard. The body will be inferred at Arl-
ingtOn with the military honors usually
accorded a rear admiral of the navy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01
THE TRUE GOSPEL.
A Discourse by the Author of evil.
lennial Dawn.O


The editor of ''Zion's Watch Tower
author of .Nillennial Dawn and presi
dent of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract
Society, Charles T. Russell, whose litera-
ture has for the past two years been gra-
tuitously circulated among the church,
goers of the various denomination OF this
city. as also the principal cities through
out the United States and Europe, will de-
liver free discourse at Odd Fellows
Hall, 423 Seventh Street northwest, to-
morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock His
subject will be Which Is the True Cos
pel?"
For many years Mr.. Russell at his own
expense has provided chapel and has
preached regularly to a large congrega-
tion at Allegheny. Pa, declining to re-
ceive salary or other compensation from
his congregation for his services as their
pastor. a cordial welcome will be accord
ed to all comers. Seats will be free and
no collection will be taken up. Mr.. Rus
sell has the reputation of being an inter-
esting speaker and logical reasoner, par
iicularly on theological questions
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01
KISSING MAN LOCATED.
Richard jackson Snid to Have Sailed
for Europe.

Richard jackson Snid to Have Sailed
for Europe.
1t was reported to the police last night
that Richard D. Jackson. the missing res
ident OF the city, and formerly n CUSTOM
house broker of New York. had been seen
to board an ocean liner at Baltimore,
bound for Europe. This statement was
accredited to George Cochnower, a stone
merchant. whose address is given as the
Equitable Building. Baltimore. Md.
Jackson disappeared from his home here
on the afternoon of November last. He
stated that he should 90 to New York
but nothing has since been heard from
him. Every effort has been made by the
detectives to locate him, and friends in
all parts of the country have been COM
municated with, but without avail The
missing man is about sixty-five years of
age. Fifteen hundred circulars were re-
Gently sent out by the police. containing
minute description of the missing
broker Upon leaving home Mr.. Jackson
had with him about $500.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01
OFF FOR THE QUAKER CITY.
The Annapolis Football Eleven De
parts for PhfIadclnbfn

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. Nov. 3O-The Navy
football team, accompanied by crowd of
'.rooters," left this morning for Phila-
delphia. where they will meet the West
Point eleven tomorrow. Lieutenant Com
mander A. w. Grant was In charge. and
a large number of ladies', carrying ban
ners with the Navy colors, went to the
depot to give the cadets a send-off.
Superintendent Wainwright was also at
the station. with Mrs. Wainwright and
daughter. The cadets had their last prac-
tice yesterday afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01
MAY FIGHT IN ENGLAND.
Propesitions for Match Between
Ryan and McKeever.

NEW YORK, Nov 30.-There is pos
sible chance that Tommy Ryan. of Syra-
cuse. and Charley McKeever. of Philadel-
phia. may come together in England next
year. Today the National Sporting Club
OF London offered. through Dr. Ordway. a
purse spf S1.500 for a twenty-round fight
between Ryan and McKeever, TO be de-
cided on Derby night of next year.
While the incentive may seem to be
small the offer is strengthened by the fact
that If the mill is arranged a side wager
of $500 will hinge on the result Ord
way has mailed a letter to George Siler,
who is now in Chicago, regarding the
proposed MILL and If Ryan agrees to fight
Mckeever and can secure the necessary
backing the encounter will be clinched at
once.
Each man will receive $3.50 for expenses.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01
A Military Evening.

The First Separate Battalion, District Of Co
mbia National Guard. held an interesting cere-
,ony at its armory, in o Street, between Sew.
nth and Eighth Streets, last evening, large
lumber Of recruits being mustered in. The oatl
Z enlistment was administered by Capt. c. Fred
,ook. aide-de-camp on the staff of the Command
NJ General District Ct Columbia Militia. Afte;
be military ceremony the members of the First
eparafc Battalion entertained their friends
through the medium OF reception and dance.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01
DIED.

TIII.I.S-Ou Friday November 30. 1900. at Gas
p m. LOUIS C.. HILLS. at his late residence,
800 5 street northwest
Notice OF funeral hereafter 1t
DAWSON-on Friday. November 80 1900 at .
p. m. WILLIAM PARKER DAWSON, beloved hus-
band of theviatr Mary Francis Dawson. in the
seventy fitch -rear Of his age.
Funeral will take place from the residence of
his granddaughter. l1s X Street northwest. on
Monday. December 3 1890. at p. m. del-2t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01
Rheumatism Cured ia a Day

''Mysties Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia
radically euie4. in to days. It's action upon the
system is remarkable and mysterious. 1t re.
moves at once the and the disease iinme-
dately disappears. The first dose greatly benefits.
- cents and 81. Sold by Stevens Pharmacy.
Pennsylvania Avenue and Ninth Street.
del W ss-tf
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01
One-third off Girls Clothing.

Girls Two-toned Boucie Refers.
with Kersey cloth sailor collars. and
trimmed with braid; all sizes. 4 to
IL years. and splendid value for ~
s.. Special price ................. "
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01
Ladies' Suits.

Ladies' Tailor-made Suits. in Tight
fitting and Coat Shapes; made up in
Black. or dark and Medium Grey
Serges and Tweeds. Each Waist or
Coat is lined with guaranteed taffeta
and all the skirts are lined with
mercerized silk and draped with the
French fare No better fitting Suits
at any price. and no bet
ter values at S15 anywhere. 90 QS
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01
TOydOm
and DOllviIle.

In Sundays papers we shall make
formal announcement of our readiness
in all the Holiday lines-especially
the Toys and Dolls.
Rnt we will practically be ready to-
day-enough so that we shall be
glad to have you bring in the Children
and give them an hours pleasure in
roaming among the novelties OF Toy
dom and Dcllville.
They're welcome--and they'll be de-
lighted. You're welcome-and you'll
CLEAN some ideas that will be useful
Later when you are ready to assume
your role Of Santa Claus.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01

Ask anyone the names OF the best beers brcwed
in Washington and the answer viii be Heurcl's
Macrzen. Senate. and Lager because they have
malt and hops. Phone Gsi. Arlington Bottlng
Co. for 4 case Of EIctricli's and you will readily
define the qualities of these superior beverages
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01
Hosiery That Is Matchless.

ChiIdren's Fast Black Ribbed Hose,
soft and strong: not the stin-as-a
board kind; with double heels and
toes. Equal of anybody's 15c
grade ................... ioe
Ladies' Fancy Hose. in Polka Dot
and Vertical Stripe effects; Red, Blue.
and other combinations: strictly fast
color. Regular 19c values in
Ladies' Hersmdorf Black Hose, plain
and ribbed; with French foot: the
regular 29c Hose. We shall sell them
today at the rate of
zoe a pair-but in lots only. D for 81
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01
WE BUY UNDIVIDED INTERESTS IN
Real Estate and Perfs Titles.

Parties who failed to pay iS9' and
whose property was sold. can =
from maturing 20 q deed and
erty by calling at the office
TON LAW G CLAIMS CO.
louisiana Avc:ue northwest
sels-tfe en-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets. all
druggists refund the money II it ials to curt
z. u. Groves signature is e.rk tox. Csc.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01
For q Cold I'm the Head
Laxative Br0mo- @ uinine Tablets.

Every bottle Of Ballantine's India Pale Ale
numbered at the brewery. No guesswork as
quality.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
of THE National Metropolitan Fire
Insurance Company of the District of Co
lumbia" will be held MONDAY, DECEM
BER %, 1900. for the election of Directors
Polls open at II M. and close at / o'clock
D. nj. SAM CROSS.
no30-2it Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01

will cure you if taken in time. In most
cases nature needs assistance in throwing
off a cold. and DUFFY'S PURE MALT
WHISKEY furnishesjust the aidrequired
a trial will convince you.
Over 1000 doctors prescribe it, and
1000 hospitals use it exclusively.
1t Is the onlywhskcy taxed BY the Government
IS a medicine. This is guarantee. All druggists
md grocers sl.O0 O bottle. Refuse substitutes,
hey are injurious. Send for free medical booklet
--'rY MALT wHIsKEY CO., Rochester. n. Y.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01

gpantsu
in sizes II
sand 4
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01

Boys Oxford Gray and Plain Blue Over
coats. cut the fashionable length. lined with
fine Italian cloth; velvet collar; strictly tai!or
made and very mannish in effect: worth II d6
$780, Sizes to IA years s.............-.. "''~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01
Underwear You Know All About.

Ladies' Oneita Combination Suits;
perfect fitting, form fashioned; COM
fortably feeced; in White and
Grey; all sizes of soc grade for. 81 1-2c
Ladies' Ribbed Vests and Pants OF
the celebrated Harvard Mills make:
perfectly fashioned: Pants made on
French bands and regular 69c
Chiidren's Ribbed and Fleece lined
Vests and Pants; White. Balbrisgan.
and Grey; heavy weight and
81 1-2c quality. y.................... 25c
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01
STOP HACKING

n HdChTlS DOy VIII
soon chop down a
cherry tree, and a hack
ing cough will soon
chop down a man. For
the latter there is notf-
ing better thau
=DU + + Y'S PURE
. NJ ALT WHISKEY.
1t has cured thousands
who were drifting
into rnpc,rr,1ptiop II
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01
Vow Comes the Boys Clothing

Boys Plain Black and Blue and Brown-pat-
termed Cheviot Suits in Double breasted and
Brownie styles; the Brownies with separate
vests and neatly trimmed collars; dainty little
novelties. All sizes in these 100 Suits from to
Is years. Every one of them worth $3.50. 81 As
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-01

Ladies' Wool and Fur
Felt Hats, in all shapes. .29c
Choice of Ladies' Fur Felt
Hats. in exclusive shapes
and shades. s...-.............3 39c
Choice of Finest Imported
Fur Felt Hats. ard Chenille
Hats; all shapes and COL
p-s; with So and S4.........69c
Choice of Outing Hats, in
Grey, Castor, Red, Blue and
Black, that have sold up
to Sl.50, for. ....... ..4oc
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-06-23

Department of the Interior, Land
Office at Occur d. Alene, Idaho,
June 6, 1900
Notice is hereby given that the
following-named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before
G. OCallaghan, U. S. Commissioner
at Boomers Ferry, Idaho, on July
II, 1900, VIZ:
THOMAS FITZPATRICK,
HID. No. 2019, for the NJ NW4 and
NW4, NE4, Sec. 80, T. 62N., r. 2
e. B. M.
He names the following witness
es to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land,
viz:
John McCune, John O'Hogge,
James Fitzpatrick, Micheal Fitz-
patrick ,all OF Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
d. H. BUDLJNG.
6-9-1-14 Register.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-06-23
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office. Occur
d'Alene, Idaho, May II, 1900
Notice is hereby given that the
following-named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made
before Chas. O'Callaghan, U. S.
Commissioner, at Boomers Ferry,
Idaho, on June %, 1900, viz:
GEORGE e. ANDREWS,
HID. No. 100 for the Ed SCI, NV
SCI and lot 1, Sec, II, T. "a n, R..
1 w. B. M.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of, said land,
viz:
Henry Guthrie, yolleny w.
" ashburn, Daniel H. Chisholm,
William U. Brown all, of Boomers
Ferry, Idaho. d. H. BUDLoNG.
5-19-6-23 Register
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-06-23
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Occur d. Alene,
Idaho, May 81, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the
following named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made
before c. O'Callaghan, U. S. Com
missioner, at Boomers Ferry, Idaho.
on July 6. 1900, viz:
WILLIAM DOBSON,
Hd Nc. 2034, for the 81 NE4,
Sec. 80, T. 81 N R. 2 E, B. NJ.
He names the following witness
es to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land,
viz: Thomas Desmond, John II.
Dobson, John McCune, and Joseph
p. Beeler, all of Boomers Ferry,
Idaho. d, H. BUDL.NG,
5-26-6-3O. Register.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-06-23
Notice for Publica ton.

United States Land Office, Occur
d. Alene, Idaho, June 6, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the
following-named settler has filed
notice of her intention to make final
proof il. support of her claim, and
that said proof will be made before
c. O'Callaghan. U. S. Commiss-
Toner, at Boomers Ferry, Idaho, on
July II, 1900, viz:
KATE FITZPATRICK,
HID No. 201S, for the NE4 NE4,
Sec. 80, Tp.62 N, R. 2 E. B. NJ
She names the following Witness
es to prove her continuous residence
upon and cultivation Of, said land,
viz: John McCune, John O'Hogge,
James Fitzpatrick, Micheal Fitz.
patrick, all of Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
D. H. BUDLoNG, Register.
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Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873
Notice for Publication.

Timber Land, Act June 3, 1875
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office, Occur
d Alene, Idaho. June 5, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that in
compliance with the provisions of
the act of Congress OF June 3, 1878,
entitled" An act for the sale of tim Der
lands in the states of California,
Oregon, Nevada, and Washington
Territory" as extended to all the
Public Land States by act of Aug
ust 4, 1892.
WILLIAM W. MURPHY,
of Chilhowee, county of Johnson,
State of Missouri, has this day filed
in this office his sworn statement
No. 157, for the purchase of the NJ
NE4 and w, NV 1, of Section No
u, in Township No 81 n, Range
No. 3, w. B. NJ, and will offer
proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes,
an TO establish tis claim to said
land before the Register and Re-
ceiver of this office at Occur d.
Alene, Idaho, on Thursday, the 18th
day of August 1900.
He names as witnesses: George
Brown, John H. Larey, John c..
Murphy, Van Murphy, all OF Spok-
ane, Washington.
Any and all persons claiming
adversely the above-described lands
are requested to file their claims in
this office on or before said 10Th
day of August, 1900
d, H. BUDLoNG, Register.
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