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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-01
Gave All to the Widow.

decd was put on record yesterday by Daniel
Edwards and Richard Murphy, Margaret Mullen
and Elizabeth Barry brothers and sisters of John
Murphy, who died intestate, conveying to Della
Murphy, the widow OF the deceased, all their riga
and title to their Interest in the personal ar
real property of their deceased brother. The c
sideration named was natural love and at c
ton"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-01
A Petition in BnnIxruptcy.

Gustave oppenheimer, formerly Of the firm Of
S oppenheimer & Bro, who conducted a business
at Ola Ninth Street, yesterday. though his at
torHey, Leon Tobriner, filed n petitian in voluu-
tary bankruptcy. The petitioner lists his liabili-
ties at $40, 81, and makes no return of assets
1t is stated that the petitioner incurred the in
debtednoss 4 member Of the firm OF S. Open
heimer q Bro.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-01
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.


F. D. Shoemaker, Inspector of Flour, in his
annual report to the Commissioners for the fiscal
year ended June SO, 1900, states that he in
spected 81 063 barrels Of -four, per the monthly
reports submitted.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-01

A petition foE divorce was filed yesterday by
Lewis NJ. Brahler against ris wife, Mary F.
Brakltr on statutory grounds. The parties were
married in this city in 1896 and lived together til
IslS when the complainant states his wifes &C n
duet became such that he was compelled to leave
her Brahler is represented by Attorney +. H.
keNs
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-01
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY.
Gustav Expenditures Has Liabilities
of S46,Oo0 -aas No Assets.

of S46,O01 -.sia No Assets.
Gustav Oppenheimer, formerly a mem
Der of the firm OF s. oppenheimer G. Bros,
through his attorney, Leon Tobriner. yes
terday filed petition in voluntary bank
ruptcy. He states his liabilities at &c.,
S56.51, and makes no return of assets.
1t is stated that the Indebtedness of the
petitioner was incurred as a member of
the firm of S. Oppenheimer & Bro.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-01

robert C. Jones, bicycle dealer at 5l3 Ninth
Street northwest, doing business under the firm
Iiame of r. C. Jones & Co., yesterday made an
assignment for the benefit Of his creditors to An
ew Wilson. The assignor lists his indebtedness
at 50, SIS. IS and his assets at 81 ,0,29e
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-01

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to George
F. Lucas an,. G1isy D. Fletcher; John C. Robey
and Mamie II. Digs; Mock Mamabus Nelson and
Cora May Million. both of Kansas City. NO.;
Horace j. Darlington. New York city, and Tillie
Banks Bates District of Columbia; Charles Robey
and Edna Earl Coale: ] Alfred Flammer and
Frances L. Beale; Edward 5. Mcpherson and Lu-
eretia r. Hitch, Clarence NJ franklin and Har-
riett L. Bragg; Joseph johnson and Livinia Camp
bell.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-01
GOOD WIFE, YOU NEED 9SAE ASEES
On u sad Mission.

Frank W. smith, one of the assistant clerks Of
the Supreme Court of the District, left the city
Yesterday for Manassas Va, where he went to at
tend the funeral of ex-Representatiye Ellsna L.
Meredith. who died ON sunday last.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-01
NO GROUNDS FOR B Claim
District Officials Opinion on Al
legged Damage to Property.

Fhe Computing Engineer Holds That
Changes of Grade in BrooISiand
Arc Due to Conditions of To-
poErnphy, and Are Unavoidable
answer to a Citizens Complaint.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-01
STREET LIGHTING.

1ow tide .............. 600 AN and 6:17 PM
iigh tide ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 80 AN.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-01
ZEE sUN AND MooN.

Highest temperature, p. m......-...-........g 81
Lowest temperature, a. m.-.....-.......-....T
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-01
Chr - Giasiss
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST /, 1890.
The Weather I1dieations.


Generally fair Wednesday and Thursday; light
to fresh south to west winds u
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-01
ADJUSTMENTS.

Lamps lit today. 7:49 P.
Lamps out tomorrow. ......-..........4:l0 A.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-01
4,,eet Me mt Cabin John.v

It's the most beautiful and orderly pleasure re-
sort in America. To get there follow the crowds
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-01
ELIXIR BABEK
MAAARlAL-

Diseases such as Chills. Fever, and Ague, Loss
of Appetite. Bilious and Dyspeptic Disorders,
Headache Pains in the Back. side, or Limbs
Colds La Grippe, Neuralgia, etc. At all drug
gists', SOC. au1-f
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otherwise.
has he
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persons
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-27
Chase,s New Grnud-vnudevirIe.

The Rossow Mldgets, Lockhart's three
elephantine graces, Little Charlie Ros-
SOW. Miss Elizabeth Murray the Smedley
Sketch Club, the clipper Quartette. Rey-
nard, and John Johns. are the eight acts
engaged by Manager Chase for the New
Grand next week, and there are few
names better known to fame in vaUde-
Vile.
The Rossow Midgets continue to be enc
of the greatest features in this new polite
theatrical domain. Their act is said TO
pe captivating, not only because it is
Given by such little men, but because it
IS intrinsically and artistically brilliant.
Charlie. the inimitable inpersonator,
possesses the gift of mimicry to a re-
markable degree. What more in the way
of elephantine comedy Loekhart's trained
maInmoths can do. will be learned next
week. Although reduced to second place
on the programme, they may be counted
upon to continue to draw the same great
audiences that have characterized their
stay so far this week. Elizabeth Murray
when last here was one of Fulgora 8
brightest stars, and will be heard at
Chases for the first time. The Clipper
Ouartette is an organization of singers
long famous in the history of American
variety These are as good singers and
comedians as ever bore the quartette
title. Reynard is yentriloIuist who has
gathered about him a collection of lay
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-27
CATHOLIC NATIONAL UNION.
Serious Complaints of Discriminn
ton Against the Church.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2s.-The real work
of the convention of the Catholic Young
Mems National Union, which was opened
in the Park Theatre. Brooklyn. was com
pleted this afternoon. Considerable dis
cussion was had On the proposition put
forth by Bishop McFaul. of Trenton, for
the federation OF all Catholic societies in
the United States. In speaking on this
subject, the Rev DR.. F. H. Wall, pastor
of the Church of the Holy Rosary. Man
haitian. and National President of the
union. said
There is no doubt that the Catholics
are Disseminated against. although they
simply demand their rights under the
Constitution. Take for example the In
dian school question. This Government
entered into a solemn covenant with the
authorities 20 the effect that If the Church
established. built. and equipped schools,
and furnished teachers that the Govern
ment would maintain them. This agree
ment has not been lived up to by the
United States.
Then take. for example. the looting of
Catholic churches in the Philippines by
the American troops. Some of the sacred
relics from the churches are now exhibited
in store windows III Fulton Street III this
city And in bntl the Philippines and
equipped by Catholics were confscated by
the American commanders for Govern
ment use and occupation.
again, ne Catholic was appointed as
a member of the Philippine Commission,
notwithstanding the fact that the COM
mission was sent to a Catholic country.
where the greater portion of the popula
ton belongs to the Catholic Church"
Some of the societies included in the
proposed federation are the Catholic
Benevolent Society, the Ancient Order
or Hiberniaus. the Catholic Total Alb
stinance Union Of America, and the Cath
Ollie Knights of America.
a resolution was adopted calling for
meeting of delegates representing all
these clubs and societies to be neld at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel on the afternoon
of Thanksgiving Day, when some action
may be taken in the interest of the fed
Grafton. These officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
President Rev. DR.. f. II. Wall. of New
York; First Vice President, Rev. B. ].
Began, of Railway, n. J.; Second Vice
President, Joseph F. Kearney, of Brook
Ign; Secretary and Treasurer, Edward p.
Gala CHER of Philadelphia
The next convention viii be held In
Philadelphia. beginning September 25,
1901
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-27
A DEMAND ON MOROCCO.
Indemnity ior the Death of AzzaEui
to BE Asked Again.

The demand made by the United States
on the Government of Morocco Tor the
payment of an indemnity of $1,000 on ac-
count of the death of Marcus Azzagui. a
naturalized American citizen. who was
burned to death by a mob at Fee, will
be renewed when instructions to that
effect, just sent out by the State Depart
ment here reached Consul General Gun
mere at Tangier Heretofore the United
States Government has had no difficulty
in collecting indemnity from the Sultan
of Morocco, the arrival of an American
man of-war at Tangier coincident $ith a
demand for the payment always proving
effective.
Azzagui. while on business visit to Fee.
accidentally jostled a Mosiem, who took
offence and assaulted the American citi-
zen. The struggle between the two men
attracted crowd. which took the part Of
the native and handled Azzagui in q most
brutal manner. 1t is alleged he was placed
upon a mass of wood and straw saturated
with Goa; OIL and burned to death. An in
vestigation was made by the French Con-
sui on the superstition that Azzagui was a
citizen of France, and it was shown that
he was nlturalized citizen of The United
States. and that Moorish subjects were re-
sponsible for his death.
Although this responsibility is denied by
the Moorish Government the officials OF the
State Department express the hope that
the claim will be paid without much fur
Their delay and without recourse to force.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-27
GENERAL wooDFoRD WEBS.
MRrrics Miss Isabel Hanson, His For
mer Private Secretary.

NEW YORK. Sept. 26.-The marriage of
Gen. Stewart l.. Woodford. ex-Minister to
Spain, and Miss Isabel Hanson, who was
his private secretary there, took place at
neon today in the chapel of the Old First
Presbyterian Church, Fifth Avenue and
Eleventh Street Il was an extremely
quiet wedding. The chapel was decorated
with palms, ferns. and oakleafed plants.
General Woodford and Miss Hanson came
in unattended and walked up the length of
the chapel together to the strains OF the
'Lohengrin" wedding march.
At the ehancel they took their places
before the reader, HoYard c. Dufield. pas
tor of the church. wao performed the cere-
mony Miss Hanson was dressed in white
mousseline de sole over white satin. Shs
wore a white picture hat and carried a
bouquet OF orange blossoms. S. w. Eames
and Lincoln Paynter were the ushers. At
ter the ceremony General and Mrs. Wood
ford went to Sherry's. where they were
Joined by the invited guests, in wedding
breakfast given by the brides mother.
After that they departed on their wedding
journey OF month. Upon their return
they will live at The Waldorf-Astoria. 1t
was given out that no other place OF resi-
denco was yet in contemplation.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-27
The Lafayette. Square Morrison,s
@F=ust.v

To all lovers of the pure and unadui-
terated classic drama a treat is promised
in the coming of Lewis Morrison's
Faust" at the Lafayette Opera House
next week 1t is said that this viii be
the last opportunity local playgoers will
hare to witness this production. A COM
plete new vestment of scenery, electrical
effects, ingenious mechanisms and cos
tunes nae been given the production.
making it an entirely new "Fsust" Among
the many innovations introduced. special
attention has been devoted to the gar
den scene in the second act, in which it
is claimed there will be a phenomenal
electrical display. Myriads of irridescent
globules are brought into requisition,
making an effect which stands without an
equal on the stage. The mechanical and
electrical establishment in the Weird
Witches Broken are reputel to be mar
geis in ingenuity and effectiveness. This
scene is said to be nightly received with
a storm OF applause. which only ahates
after the curtain has been raised to dis
close this truly wonderful conception of
stage art AS this engagement will be
til farewell one of Mr.. Mcrrison's
Faust" in this city, and as attractions
of this magnitude and merit ere rare
large houses should reward the rroduc-
ton
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-27
HoBsoN PRAISES DEWEY.
Placed i'm n Wrong Light in Re-
cent Interview.

cent Interview.
Lieut. Richmond Pearson Hobson. who
arrived in the city on Tuesday night froni
New York. called at the Navy Department
yesterday. He is ON a brief leave of alb
sence and will remain here for a few days.
In speaking of his alleged statement
at Vancouver in regard to Admiral
Dewey's squadron not sinking Montojo's
fleet. he stated that wrong impression
had gone abroad in regard to the matter.
1T appeared that intended to belittle
Admiral DeweY's victory" said he. but
this cannot be done. as ! have seen the
results OF that great victory.
Ny statement was that Dewey's guns
did not sink the Spanish vessels. but
forced the SDaniards to sink themselves.
The American fire proved 50 terrific that
the enemy found no alternative but to
open the corKs and sink the vessels.
Il was merely repeating a newly dis
covered faet-that it is impossible TO
sink q modern war vessel on a smooth
sea by direct fire. / do not refer 70 tor
pedoes or the explosion OF a magazine.
but rifle proIectile can 90 clean
through the vessel and yet leave the hull
below the water line intact. II is Diff
ferent on a high sea. as any luFch may
send a vessel to the bottom.
My examination OF the Spanish VS.
sells showed the effectiveness of Dewey's
fire. The Don Juan de Austria was
struck by thirty shells. The Isla de
Cuba and the Isla de Luzon were riddied
with shells. The battles of Manila and
Santiago were two of the grandest vic
tories in history
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-27

the direction of exclus:yeness whether
of race, religion. or of any other nature,
foreign to broad minded conception of
the claims of humanity and progress.
The Government of Mexico. actuated
by these ideas and sympathizing with
the project set forth in the note which !
have the honor to answer, accepts forth
with the invitation of Spain. and will
authorize its diplomatic and consular
functionaries to accept it in their own
behalf If extended to them as provid
ed by the regulations; and Will also in
due time, promulgate all necessary
measures for the suitable representation
of this Republic at the Madrid congress.
Il avail myself of this opportunity to
reterate to your eXcelleney the assur-
ance of my most distinguished coEsid-
Grafton. IGNACI0 MARISCAL.
''To his excellency. the Marquis of Cor
vera. Envoy Extraordinary and Minis
ter Plenipotentiary of SPAIN"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-27
FROM DARKEST AFRICA.
Natives to BE Admitted 10 This Coun-
try for Exhibition Purposes.

Xavier Pene. who will conduct an
African village at the Pan-American Ex-
position at Buffalo next year applied yes
terday to the Treasury Department for
permission to bring $50 wild" Africans
into this country.
Assistant Secretary Taylor will grant
the permission desired. but will require
Mr.. Pene TO give a boEd to take the
African natives out of the country after
the close of the exposition. Mr.. Pene
said yesterday that the American people
will be given an object lesson on the ad-
vancement made by the American negro
when the type of today is compared with
the wild" men and women whom he wifi
bring into this country from Cent-al
Africa He proposes to have a village
set up at the exposition exactly as he
found it in his explorations for this pur-
pose on the Dark Continent
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-27
COMING TO THE THEATRES.
The coIunbIH-"Ber Majesty.o

Dramatizations of successful novels are
the rage this season. The STAGE posi-
bilities of Her Majesty" by Elizabeth
Knight Tonpkins. as developed in dra-
matte form by ]. 1. C. Clarke, playwright
and essayist, will be rendered at the
Columbia Theatre next Monday 1t will
be first production, very massive and
elaborate, OF play which New York will
not see until fortnight later. 1t is a
quantity humorous little story, which
oftimes tugs at the heart strings. and Is
aglow with romanticism. sentiment, and
picturesque and exciting incident. And
these qualities. it is believed, have been
well preserved in the play itself.
The central figure is Honoria, the con-
vent bred girl-queen of the mythical
Kingdom of Nordenmark. who is plunged
into dangers while going about in dis
guise among her people, in an attempt to
solve the cause of their discomfort And,
of course, there are the political plot
tiers, the obnoxious villain. and angry
mob, the titled knight errant IN the garb
or the working man, and all the contrast
ing characters necessary to the develop
ment OF stirring episodes. Grace George
plays the young queen, and there are
strong names in a cast which includes
Frank Worthing, Ernest Hastings, Fraser
Coulter, Morton Selten, George osbourne,
Frank Hatch, Augusta De Forrest, Fer-
nanda Elisca. and many others not less
well known 1t is promised that the piece
will be staged with great care, and all
the extra people and the working staff
for the mechanical department will be
brought from New York
The sale Of seats and boxes opens this
morning at the box Office with regular
prices prevailing
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-27
The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. pcAnge1,s.

"A Royal Rogue" is the name OF Jeffer-
son De Angels new comic opera, which
he presented for the first time at Ford.s
Theatre Monday night, and it appears to
have caught the public fancy at once. II
has been enthusiastically praised by all OF
the Baltimore papers. and will come to the
National Theatre next Monday night with
the very strongest endorsements. JEFF Da
Angels now has the comic opera field al,
most to himself Lillian Russell has gone
10 Weber G. Fields Music Hall Della Fo1
is supporting Rogers Brothers. De Wolf
Hopper has followed Miss Russell. and
Camille D'Arville has gone into vaude-
Vile
"A Royal Rogue" is from the pen of tirs
author OF Ell CAPTAIN" Charles Klein
and il was written to fit Mr. De Angels
humorous personality. The music is by
William T. FRANCIS, a very popular con,
poser of light and catchy music. and the
lyrics are by Grant Stewart. The plot
hinges upon supposedly historical Incl
dent in Paris during the establishment OF
the first Napoleonic Empire, when an at
tempt was made to assasslnate the Due de
Charities by the Socialists. The piece deals
directly with the troubles of Monsieur
BallOu. boulevard cafe proprietor. and his
daughter Stephauie. who says her father IS
the Due in disguise The company SUP
porting Mr.. De Angels will include Miss
Jessie Mackaye. who is said to be excep-
tionally clever. and who scored a success
in London last year with De Wolfe Hop
per, second probably only TO that Of Edna
May. There will be a chorus of handsome
girls and melOdious voices. and a week OF
fun is promised by the management.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-27
FRoHMAN's LATEST SUCCESS.
Presentation of Henry Arthur Jones'
New Play in London

LONDON. Sept 26.-Mr. Charles Froh-
mans Duke of FORK Theatre Company to-
night presented new comedy of modern
London life entitled "The Lackey's Car
nival." by Henry Arthur Jones' The play
is essentially melodramatic, but is re-
lieYed by farce and comedy. 1t is clever,
but the situations are homogeneous.
The leading parts were played by Her
bert Waring, Edith Wynne Matthisen, and
Allen Aynesworth. Miss Matthisen sue
ceeded Evelyn Willard on short notice.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-27
KEANE OFF FOR DUBUQUE.
Accompanied to the Scene of His New
Duties by Father Garrigan.

Archbishop Keane, who was in Washing
ton for several days after his arrival from
Europe. left yesterday morning for Du-
buque. Iowa. to be installed as head OF
the See of Dubuque. He was accom-
panied by Rev. DR.. Garrigan, Vice Rec
tor of the Catholic University of Ameri-
ca, where the distinguished prelate had
been entertained while in Washington.
The Archbishop. who has been closely
associated with the university ever since
its foundation, will return to Washington
in about a month to attend the meeting of
the university trustees. and also the con-
ference of American Archbishops.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-27
NEED MORE ROOM.
An Addition to the Kings Paince
Department Stores.

Washington merchants as a rule display
most eommendable enterprise in the re-
arrangement and extension OF their bust
ness premises to satisfy the demands of in
creasing trade. An example Of this spirit
OF progress is being shown by the manage
ment of the well-known Kings Palace De-
partment Stores. they having taken the
store at so Seventh Street, next door TO
their main store. and until recently occu-
pied by 'Stolls Shoe Store" to allow more
room for their greatly increased stock.
The new store will be added to the old
establishment and the entire front re-
modelled. Work will begin as soon as the
goods can be gotten into proper condition.
rebuilding sale" being now in progress
II make the necessary reduction OF stock
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-27
Hashim,- Acnd.my-ynudexi11c

Manager Alexander Hashim, of the Acad-
envy OF Music. announces another attrac-
tive bill Of fashionable vaudeville for next
week. which it is promised will surpass IN
point of novelty, comedy, and variety any
thing yet offered at the Academy under his
management The programme viii be
headed by Camilla Urso. the distinguished
Violiniste who has won unstinted praise
in this country and abroad A star who
will make her first appearance in vaude-
Vile In this city will be Corinne, former
comic opera star. Richard Harlow. THE
Daisy Queen OF SPAIN" late of 1872 20
Tim Cronin, in an entirely new monologue:
Willett and Thorne Company in the farce.
An Uptown Flat" Haines and Pettingill,
black face comedians; Sharp and Flat in
comedy musical act; Brown and Harri-
son in an original comedy sketch, Webb
and Hassan, the head to head baIancers
and hand acrobats; Bell Stewart, vocalist
and coincidence; Belle Williams. in black
face singing and dancing speciality, and a
number OF other acts.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-27
The nIjou-eorientaI nurle.auer-.y


The Bijou Theatre is enjoying the best
business Of the current season with How
ard e Emerson's "a New York Girl" in
confirmation OF Manager Salisbury's con-
tention that the amusement lovers OF
Washington know good thing when they
see it. This organization includes a chorus
OF really handsome women who have been
costumed with view of creating series
OF artistic pictures, with the scenic set
tings as a background Next weeks show
at the Bijou will be Watson's Oriental
Burlesquers." an organization enjoying
high favor throughout the country. The
company Is said to be a large one, and
among the more prominent people are
Evans and Vidoca. Phil Mills. Ruth Beech
er, the Yale Sisters. Seanlon and Stevens,
Lillian Beech, and O'Rourke and Brunette
A chorus of twenty and ample scenery that
are advertised ought to add to the attrar>
tiveDess Of the performances.