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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, April 2S.-Fred
Olive. alias THE Kid" and Dan Mitchell
alias The Sharp" were arrested this af-
ternoon by officers Bead and Wilkinson,
and carried to the station house, as sus-
picious characters The police say that
there are from twenty to thirty tramps
who make their headquarters somewhere
in this neighborhood but are often absent
as if on business. and when a band of
them returns the whole gang are flush
with money for time. On a recent occl-
sion one was seen with five twenty dollar
gold pieces. and on another. occasion, while
a throng OF tramps were on the sidewalk
OF store near the Stone Bridge Two
strangers lily ly-dressed came among them
and distributed bank bills. Since the
robbery of the bank at Strasburg was made
known here, the police have been on the
lookout FOR such characters. Additional
arrests will, it is expected. be made.
A ruluor comes from the lower river
that the body of drowned man has been
found there, from whose pockets was taken
a written recommendation by H. Kirk. of
young Ennis, who was drowned in the
river few weeks ago. This rumor would
cast doubt upon the identity of the re-
mains of young Ennis. brought here ana
buried short time ago.
The will of Mrs. Sarah A. Steuart w-s
admitted to probate in the Cooperation
Court this afternoon. William f. Carne
named as executor declined. and Mr. :.
II. Lunt was appointed administrator.
The deceased left requests to the Pres
byteTian Missionary Society, to q number
of AlexaudIians and to Mr.. Joseph Cav
Ter, who carries on business on Pennsyl-
vania Avenue, near Eighteenth Street, III
Washington.
Rev George l.. Hunt OF New York, re-
Gently called TO be pastor Of the Baptist
Church hereN has accepted his call and
will enter upon the discharge Of his duties
on the first Sunday of May.
Bishop Gibson will confirm a class OF
candidates at st. Paul's Church toEorrow
morning and at Christ Church tomorrow
evening
The large mercantile establishment Of
the late Joseph Broders. on lower King
Street was bought out this Afternoon by
Marcus Note of Washington Street.
The Washington Monument Association.
Of Alexandria. has been chartered by Judge
Nicol, with Mr.. w b. Smoot as president
and 4. j. Wedderburn as secretary.
Leading Alexandria fishermen say to-
night that there has been very decided
falling OF in the catch Of shad and her
ring in the past few days
The Travellers Protective Association
met tonight at the Business Mems l. -ague
rooms fer the transaction OF business con
nected with the organization.
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HELD A SHORT SESSION.
Absence of Quorum in the senate
Causes Early Adjournment.

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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29
MR.. EPEs' SUCCESSOR.
Francis Il. Lassitcr Sworn in as n
Member of the House.

Francis r. Lassiter was sworn in as
Representative from the Fourth Congress
sional district of Virginia yesterday. sue
ceeding the late Sidney p. Epes. The ere
dentials Of Mr.. Lassiter were presented by
Mr.. Hay of Virginia and read. With them
protest against the seating of Mr. Las
sitter was read as follows:
To the Speaker Of the House Of Representatives;
Gentlemen: ! protest against the seating ~df
Major las~itor the representative OF the Fourth
Congressional district Of Virginia. the ground
that the election held on the 18Th instant wa. q
paper vote and not actually cast. and If
possible / siall file more formal contest to his
seat in the House oi Representatives il you should
seat him on the face uf the returns. Very "a
spectUlly. JAMES SELDOM CDWDON.
The candidate receiving the highest acknowledged
opposition vote to Major Las-i>ter.
Speaker Henderson said: THE time has
not yet expired within which a contest may
be filed by the writer of the protest. l see
no reason why the member-elect should not
be sworn in and he will step forward
Escorted by Mr.. Hay and Mr. Underwood
of Alabama Mr.. Lassiter appeared at the
bar OF the House and the oath was admin
istered by the Speaker
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INSPECTING HIS ACCOUNTS.
Serious Charges Against New Jer-
sey Postmaster.

BRIDGEToN. \. j.. April 2S.-A sensa-
tion was caused last night by report that
spread like wildfre that Postmaster Charles
H Pierson was short in his accounts Re
Gently rumors that some thing was wrong
at the postoffice were circulated. out roth
ing definite could be learned until yes
terday when Postal Inspector Schrop
arrived here from Washington. He
made an investigation. and is re-
ported to have notified the pest
masters bondsmen tonight that there
was apparently a discrepancy Il about
81, Geo in his accounts, and it would have
to be made good Immediately. 1t is also said
that the salaries of the clerks II the post
Office are two months Overdue.
Postmaster Pierson went ou5 Of town
Thursday and has not returned. He
has held the position of postmaster fer
three years last February. aud was aP
poin.ed to succeed s A. Laains. His
many friends here are lOath TO believe that
there is any irregularity in his accounts
that cannot be satisfactorily ,XpiainFd i.
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ABSOLUTE DIVORCE GRANTED.
YcarI, AIimony of $4,000 Awarded
Mrs ". r.. ID. stokes.

NEW YORK. April 2S.-The report OF
the referee in the suit for absolute divorce
brought by Mrs. W. Z. D. Stokes has
m. de public recommended a decree pro-
viGing that Mrs. Stokes shall receive
sl2 900 a year alimony. in equal monthly
instalIments. for the support OF herself
and child during her life. or until she snail
marry again. In case OF 'her marriage her
rights to alimony shall cease.
Mrs W. E. ID. Stokes was, before heI
marriage. Miss Rita Hernandez de Alba de
Acosta. daughter Of MIR. and Mrs Ricardo
de Acosta. of IS West Ferty-seyenth
Street. The De AcOstas came from Cuba,
where they owned vast property, and W2Ie
members Of one OF the oldest Cuban fami-
lies some thirty years ago, and have
made their home in New York ever since
w. E. d. Stokes. the defendant. is some
fifteen years older than his wife. who was
twenty years old in October. 1889. tie Is
son of James Stokes and brother Of
Anson Phelps Stokes. and a cousin Of
Edward $. Stokes at one time owner OF
the Hoffman House.
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FORTY YEARS A PAUPER.
= Veteran of the Mexican Wnr Dies
in an Almshouse.

D
in np Almshouse.
NEW YORK. Aaprii 2S-without friends
or any known relatives, James r. Carson,
a veteran of the Mexican War who had an
honorable discharge from the United
States Navy. died yesterday in the Rich
mond County Almshouse, at the age OF
eighty years. For nearly forty years he
had been an inmate OF the poorhouse
working cheerfully about the place. At
the time of his death he was chief gar
dener. He was known on the records as
Willis Brown"
According to records found after his
death by Superintendent Joseph Pearce. of
the Almshouse. Carson a rived in New
York Harbor in 1860. on vessel command
ed by a Captain Ludington. After pre-
carious existence on Staten Island he was
committed to the almshouse March %.
1861. where he had been continuously until
his death. He declared at times that he
would be able to live comfortably il certain
claims which he said he had against the
Government for service could be paid. But,
he said his friends and relatives We're all
dead and he had 70 one to ask TO press his
claims
Until two weeks ago he was working in
the garden. experimenting the planting of
vegetables for the aimshouse, but it was
noticed that age was telling on him He
grew weaker and weaker. until death final
ly claimed him. All thI secrets of his life
died with him. In life he was not ayerse
10 conversation, but never spoke of those
who had been dear to him. Only few
hours after he died his worn and shriveled
body was consigned to a grave on the coun-
ty farm beside these of other paupers. and
a rough board marked James r. Carson"
shows the last resting place of the veteran
sailor.
According to his papers Carson served in
the Mexican war from 1916 to 1Sis. and was
on the sloop of war Portsmouth, in COM
mand of Capt. J. B. Montgomery. The old
man was a native of Richmond, Va. His
real name was not known until the dis
charge papers were found.
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THE COMING DOG SHOW.
Special Prizes OTered for CANNES of
Various Kinds.

The entry list for the dog show to be
given by the Capital City Kennel Club, un-
der the auspices of the American Kennel
Club. May Is. 16. Il. and IS. at the Wash
iugton Light Infantry Hall, are now open.
1t is announced that all dogs are eligible
to entry, with or without pedigree, and
that all awards of prizes will be made In
accordance with the form of the dog when
in the ring iCr judgment. the entry lists
will be closed Wednesday. May ;.
The Capital City Kennel Club has Of
fered prizes of ten. five, and three dollars
TO the first, second, and third best dogs OF
each class. and to the best dog among the
winners in each breed prize ribbon will
be awarded. To each of the best dogs OF
any breed entered and owned by resi-
dent of the District of Columbia an award
of a handsome diploma viii be made. The
following offers of special prizes are an
nouncsd as having been received:
James J. Little offers a cup for the best
Scottish terrier dog. and a cup for the
best bitch of the same breed.
Parker, Bridget & Co. offer a hat for
the best dog any breed. owned by a resi-
dent of Washington
DR.. Cecil French offers a prize for the
best dog. any breed, owned by lady resi-
dent of Washington.
Edward S Schmid offers an aquaria with
gold fishes for the best dog. any breed,
owned by girl resident of Washington.
The Boston Terrier Club offers club
cup for the best Boston terrier dog. and
a cup for the best bitch of the same breed;
open to members of the Boston Terrier
Club.
The American Dachshund Club offers
medal for the best American bred dog and
a medal for the best American bred bitch
of that breed; open TO members of the
club.
The English Bloodhound Club offers q
silver medal for the best dog, and silver
medal for the best bitch of that breed;
open to members of the club.
The St. Bernard Club of America offers
silver medal for the best Americah bred
roUgh-coated dog or bitch. and a silver
medal for the best smooth coated dog or
bitch; open TO members of the club.
The Collie Club of America offers the
club trophy value $500. for the best Amer
lean bred collie, club medal for the best
collie, a club medal for the best collie
of puppy or novice classes, a club medal
for the best kennel of three colles; open
TO members of the club.
The announcement of other special
prizes will be made on receipt Of offer.
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CAPTAIN cHADwICK's REPLY.
lis Answer to the Navy Department
Enquiry Received

Capt f. E. Chadwicks answer to the
enquiry of the Navy Department as TO the
correctness of the interview with him in
the Brooklyn Eagle" in which he was
made to say some severe things about
Admiral W. s. Schley was received at the
Navy Department yesterday. officials de-
cline to give any information about the
answer They will not say whether it was
sent direct by Captain Chadwick or com
municated through another officer. Those
in authority even decline to say whether
the answer has been received.
1t is generally understood that Captain
Chadwick maintains that he made no re
marks for publication rejecting on Ad
miral Schley, and that any comments on
that officers conduct which he NAV have
made were of a private and confidential
nature The case is regarded by naval Of
hcers as similar to that of Captain Cogh-
Ian. who. when called to account for re
citing the satirical poem. Hook der Kai-
SER at a dinner at the Union League
Club in New York. said that the recitation
was given at private gathering and that
no offence was intended to the Emperor
of Germany. This was satisfactory to the
German Government and the Navy De
partment took no punitive measures
against Captain Coghlan. II is believed
that Captain Chadwick's case will be dis
posed OF similarly.
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TO REMARRY BEFORE DEATH.
james stevenson and His Divorced
Wife TO BE Reunited.

CHICAGO. April 2s.-James Garrard
Stevenson, a grandson of Kentucky's old
Governor, is to be remarked to his former
wife this afternoon at his fathers home in
Woodlawn Stevenson has only day or
two TO live. Three days ago he was on a
ranch in Arizona, and was told by doctor
he had only seven days to live.
He telegraphed his divorced vie, a
clerk in the Treasury Department at
Washington. 10 meet him in Chicago, and
started at once east. He arrived in Chi
cago yesterday. and met his wife at the
depot They went to the Court House
and secured a license Stevenson is dying
OF consumption, and it is doubtful if he
will last through the ceremony. The IS
arrangement with his wife came first
through his following the teachings OF
Swami Nivikanauda during the Worlds
Fair here. The telegram was the first
word she had from him in three wears.
They have two children, who live with the
mother.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29
THE JURY DISAGREED.
An Even Division In the Clarke Di-
yOrce Suit.

PITTSBURG. April 2s.-The jury in the
Clarke divorce suit failed to agree and
were discharged at noon. Sixty-niac bal
lots were taken and the jury stood six to
six. Although it was known that the jury
was still out the crowd in the court room
and corridor of the county building this
morning was as large as at any time since
the sensational divorce suit began. Meth
er Mrs. Clarke, Colonel Bartlett. nor Colo
mel Worthington was present, having left
for Washington on the Pennsylvania Linn
tied last night, but that seemed to make
no difference.
OF those interested in the case, only At
torney E. b. Goehring and Attorney W. N
Hall. jr., put in an appearance. Both were
surprised that the jury had held out so
long. At $50 o'clock a note was sent TO
Judge Kennedy, and later Officer Richards,
who had charge of the jury. had whis-
pered conversation with the judge. Wnen
he had finished he went directly to the jury
room and it was whispered the jury had
asked to be discharged.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29
A NOVEL OBJECT LESSON.
Prosecuting Attorney shows Jury
How Arson Is Committed.

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, n. j., April
2S.--In his efforts to conTict the Emerson
family, father. mother, and son. of setting
fire to their store at Ocean City, ProsecG-
tor Cole shrewdiy set up novel object
lesson for the jurymen. The fire did not
break out until nearly twenty-four hours
after the family left the house. The theory
of the State is that before closing the
house and leaving for Philadelphia, the
Emersons arranged a chain Of candles so
timed that nearly twenty -four hours would
elapse before the fire would break out. In
order to demonstrate the ease with which
this could be done Prosecutor Cole at the
opening of the days session lighted Sc
ries of spliced candles. which were still
burning at the hour of adjournment last
night. The prosecution promises some
startlin. developments.
One insurance agent testified that prior
to the fire Mrs. Emerson applied to him
for a policy of S2,5G0 on her store goods.
but that upon examination Of the stock be
did not consider it worth $500.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29
An Honest
TIRED FEELING

There is an "honest tired feeling caused
by necessary toll and cured by natural rest.
But very different is "that tired feeling" from
which so many complain and which may
even be claSSed as a disease. That tired feel
ing takes you to bed tired and wakes YOU uD
tired You have no appetite, have bilious
taste, dull headache, are nervous and irritable.
blue, weak and discouraged. In such condi-
tons Hoods Sarsaparilla does world of good
1t begins in the right pace-in the blood,
purifying it and imparting vitality; then its
tonic effect is felt by the stomach, kidneys
and liver appetite returns, waste is removed
naturally, headaches cease, that tired feeling
departs and you feel like new person Take
Hoods and only Hoods. Get it TODAY
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29
APPOINTED MAID OF HONOR.
4 BerryNiIic Girl 10 Assist at Vet
crun Reunion.

BERRYVILLE. Va. April 2S-Miss
Katharine Mcdonald of this place iaugh-
ter OF the late Capt. William y Mcdonald.
has been appointed by Representative Hay
the maid of honor from the Seventh Con-
gressionaI district to the coming reunion
of Confederate veterans at Louisville. Ky.
Miss McDouald's father served on the staff
of General Rosser in the civil war and
was one of the authors of Blackburn and
McDonaId's histaEy Of he United States;
his brothers. Major E. Ii. Mcdonald. Major
Angus Mcdonald. Col Marshall Mcdonald.
and Lieut. c. w. Mcdonald. all did va
liant service for the COnfederacy.
Miss Mcdonald possesses in a marked
degree the attractions of body and mind
calculated to sustain the reputation of
Virginia for fair and cultured women.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29
JUDGES MERCY ABUSED.
For Second offence n Thief Is Given
Five lcnrs nt Hard Labor

TRENTON, April 2S-James Cavanagh
was permitted to go free a few weeks
age after he had entered a plea of guilty
to a charge of thievery. Judge Rellstab
admonished him at the time that if he
was again arrested he would be given a
hard sentence
Cavanagh was before the judge today
charged with robbing a grocery store. and
was given five years at hard labor i'll State
urisan.
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students face to face with their personal
responsibility. They were peculiarly re-
sponsive to the appeal. he added: when h.
said that so members of the organization
were already in the field there was
burst of applause.
AT the afternoon meeting in Carnegie
Hall Dr. b. L. Whitman, of the Colum-
bian University, of Washington, spoke on
organized movements among the young
people of the Church, their extent and
missionary possibilities,
At the night meeting John K. Mott, the
Rev. Dr. W F Mcdowell, former chan
cellor of the University OF Denver, and
others spoke
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29
VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY.
Walter Wude Acquitted of His Ri
ynIs killing.

CUMBERLAND, Md. April 2S.-The
jury in the case of Walter Wade. charged
with the murder OF Owen Edwards at BoF
den shaft brought in a verdict Of not
guilty after being out nearly seven hours.
The finding is received with general dis
favor it being the opinion that some pun
ishmeut should have been meted out. The
first ballot of the jury stood five for ac
quittal. four for manslaughter. and three
for second-degree murder. The jury con
graduated Wade in the courtroom.
Wade met his betrothed. Miss Rosa
Grove. in the office at the Jail The meet
ing was affectionate. The girl sobbed
Miss Grove. who had been held at the
Jail as a witness was released. She was
the only witness to the tragedy Edwards
who was shot was Il rival OF Wade for
Miss Groves hand.
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JNDERTAkERS.
DIED.

NASII-Ou Friday. April %. 1900, at $40
o. m. ROBERT H.. beloved husband OF Anna
Nash. in the thirty ninth year OF his age.
Funeral iyom Ilamline VI. +. Church. Ninth
and p streets northwest Monday. April 80. at
a. m. Friends and relatives invited lp2s2t
LANDERC lN-On Friday. April .. lao0, Al
~ 80 q. m. JANE BLNN LtNDERGAN. in the
-eytnty-eighth year OF her age.
Thy robe. tlv mansion and iewrrd crown
Have an been ready these many wears
W-stug until thou should-t lay down
The cross thou hast often hlthed in tears.
Funeral will take place from the residence OF
her sou-iu-sW. NJ. !. simpson. 1924 G. street
southwest Monday 3 p. IN. Relatives and friends
invited. Kindly omit howers- II
WALSH uu Thursday. April 2G. 100. at Bur
guudy, FliriaN County. Va, NARY. wife of
Thomas Walsh, iu the -iyts ninth wear Of hcr
age.
Funeral from st. Mary, Chuich. Alexandria.
Va, al $50 p. M. SUNDAY. April % Friends
are invited tu attend. II
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NORRISTOWN. Pa. April 2S.-Joseph
X Cassel. OF Upper Merton. is missing
from his home, and foul play is suspected.
The missing man Left his home on the
morning of March q, osteusibIy 10 assume
a position which he said he had obtained
NJ the Norrfstown Hospital for the Insane.
that was the last his family have seen OF
him nor have they after careful searching
succeeded in locating him. The missing
man is about forty five years oil age SIN
faSt in height weighing 100 pounds
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29
KILLED BY A TRAIN.


FLEMINGTON. n. J.. April 2S.-Enoch
Juresky. aged twenty-five years and Au-
gustus Martinlevich. aged twenty-five
years, Hungarian miners, of Pittston, Pa,
were struck by the westbound express
train on the Lehigh Valley Railroad near
Blooms burg last night and instantly killed.
The men were standing beside an engine
on the siding to warm themselves a few
minutes before the accident and had gone
but a short distance when they were
struck and hurled fully one hundred feet.
Their bodies were horribly mangled.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29
III DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS.
Nominations of HarfarInnd and Ross
May He Confirmed Tomorrow.

The nominations OF Messrs. Macfarland
and Ross to be District Commissioners
will doubtless be confirmed by the Senate
in executive session tomorrow. The con-
irmation would have been made yesterday
had not the absence of a quorum Of the
Senate prevented an executive session and
caused an early adjournment.
The nominations were referred to the
Senate Committee on the District OF
Columbia, and though TO meeting of the
committee has been held, each of its mem-
bers has signed a favorable report on the
nominations They express themselves as
greatly pleased with the selections made
by the President and commend his wisdom
in retaining one of the old Commission
ers who has had experience in the duties
of the office and in selecting as the new Of
fetal such a man as Mr.. Macfarland is
universally known TO be.