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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19
POLITICS IN THE CENSUS
Charges OF Partisamship Made in
Hartford. sd.

Hartford. Au.
gELAIp Nd. Jan 1s-SInce the OH
cial report Of the census has been publish
ed. and by its figures Hartford has had a
material loss in population in the past
decade. the feeling is aroused that cor
rect enumeration has not been made II
is well 20 note the coincidence that this IS
a strong Democratic county. and even IN
the landslide of last fau the Democrats
more than held their own The people Of
Belair feel indignant about the return
made of the number OF Inhabitants Of the
town. In the past ten years several new
houses have been erected and today, with
possibly one or two exceptions, there IS
not vacant place OF residence IN the
town, so II is ridiculous TO say that ne
have lost 555 in population since 1896
With one exception, the gain in the Gen
erai Assembly has been entirely from Re
publican counties. How Charles county
can increase her population over 20 per
cent. unles BY an influx Of negroes from
States where they are debaTred from voL-
ing. and Hartford with its wealth. culture,
and intelligence lose &c per cent Is mat
ter worthy OF careful investigation. This
investigation can only lead TO one eoneiu-
SIGN. and that is that il looks like the ig-
ures have been perverted for partisan pur-
poses.
With these facts staring them in the
face thoughtful people here have become
convinced that Il would be well to have
an extra session Of the Legislature, not
only fer the purpose of examining more
carefully into Law 10 reform the BALLOT.
but TO have a census taken which would
give the correct number OF the inhabitants
Of the State SC that true basis Of rep
FeSentStion could be secured.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19
PRISONERS IN A RUNAWAY VAN
Jail Wagon Finally Upset by CoIIId-
ing With "a Post.

ing ~ it'll a Post
NEW YORK, Jan 19.-Jersey City's
police van. or Black Maria. which con-
veys prisoners from the First Criminal
Court to the county jail was standing in
front of the jail at p N. yesterday
when the changing of a gong on a trolley
car frightened the hcrses. They started
on a run down Newark Avenue.
Jacob Tan Wrinkle. the driver. had
gone in the Jail to get a keeper to help
him take in the prisoners In the van
were three men and one woman. AS the
horses dashed down the street, the can
swaying from one side to the other. the
frightened shouts of the prisoners could
be heard
Suddenly. after the horses had gone
two blocks. the van colIided with a post
and was upset. This brought the horses
TO a standstill. When Driver Van Win
HE opened the door Of the van be found
the four prisoners huddled together in
one corner. They were taken out while
the van was uprighted- One OF the pris-
oners. James Cohen, said he thought he
and the others you'd be dashed TO pieces
I'VE were thrown from one side TO the
other" be added, 'aad when the van
finally stopped we all fell in heap"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19
NEW UNIVERSITY BUILDING.
Department Of Engineering to BE
Added to PenasyIyanin.

Added to- Pen8sy IE 1niH-
PHILADELPHIA. Jan. I9-The plans
and part Of the money for $5oe, eco en-
gineering building are in the hands of
Provost Harrison. Of the University of
Pennsylranig.
The first public announcement that such
a building would be The next grand step
in the extension of the University of
Pennsylvania was given by Provost Har-
rison at banquet Of the alumni al Bos-
ion on Thursday evening.
Provost Harrison yesterday showed the
ground plans for the new engineering
building drawn by the engineering de-
partment. but not in shape to be given
10 tie public
The new building said the provost.
wiii be the home Of mechanical. cleo
trical. civil. and probably mining engi-
neering.''
The like establishments which are con
sidered to be N the front rank are at
Cornell University and the Massachu-
setts Institute Of Technology Lehigh
has recently sent out notices to manu-
factuTers OF readiness to test all kinds
of cements. The Purdue University. Hi
nois, has some mechanical testing appa-
ratus of Importance. These are hints on
ly OF all that my BE comprehended in the
group Of buildings. Only q few years ago
mining engineering was dropped and
what has since been taught in this line
was tackled on 10 the civil engineering
work. There were 1O4 students in me-
chanicaI and electrical engineering
courses last year Prof. SpangIer is al
the head Of the department Prof. Mar
burg is at the head OF the civil engineer
ing
In the present power house. which sup
piles heat and electricity to the whole
university. there are many different
typds of boilers. engines. and dynamos
Some of these are kept on hand just 70
be taken TO pieces and put together again
by the students Like facilities extend
ed along the whole range of mechanical
engineering will give an idea of the posi-
bilitles OF The new group Of buildings.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19
AN ELoPEmENT STOPPED
Girl Held ny Detective Until Her
F-zther Arrives


BALTIMORE. Jan ia Baltimore oe-
tective intercepted an clipping couple
from Philadelphia yesterday afternoon az
Mount ROYAL station OF the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, and turned the young
woman over to her father. private de-
tective agency received d despatch IN the
morning from a resident of Germantown,
Philadelphia. stating that .is daughter
was missing, and that it was supposed she
had started South in company with
young man. also of Philadelphia.
Detective Frederick Christie. formerly
OF philadelphia. who is acquainted with
the Young woman's father, was sent TO
the station. He scanned the face OF every
pretty girl alighting from several trains
from Philadelphia and New York. Final
" after a long wait ne saw The young
woman and her companion get on the
New York and Washington express at :
o'clock. she biushed ana tried in vain to
conceal her surprise as the detective po-
iteIy saluted her. She knew him. but
evidently did not expect 10 see him IN
Baltimore
The detective learned from the couple
that they were on their way TO WASH
ington to be married. Meanwhile ne
had wired the young wOman's father hat
ne had found her. and 10 take the next
train for Baltimore. For three hours the
detective kept the couple interested AT
first they apparently did nos suspect he
was a detective. They missed one train
for Washington, and as the time wore
on they became anxious TO leave The
next train from Philadelphia brought the
girls father. The lovers were taken by
surprise The daughter burst into tears
Angry words between the father and The
young man followed. which resulted in
the latter taking hasty leave. The next
train North carried the daughter home
v-ard with her father
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19
COLLEGE BOAT RACE WANTED.
Wisconsin Desires a Contest on the
Chicago Drainage Canal.


CHICAGO. Jan l9.-Uniyersity OF Wis
July as the best time for the big college
boat race along The Chicago Drainage Ca
nal. While they are taI-'Ns OF both Cor
nell and Pennsylvania it IS expected that
the QuakeTs VII be the ones to accept the
Invitation 10 come here and race.
Andy Odea. Phil King and George May
who have handed the Chicago end Of the
deal made thorough examination of the
de mango canal IS guests Of President
Jones. OF the trustee beard. on ne launch
Juliet The waterwar was thoroughly ex-
plored for a straighta way course Offering
the best conditions Tor accommoda til- she
big crowds. the railway. with their o5ser-
valion trains: a landing place for the ex-
hausted crews. and for a grandstand AT
the finish.
President jones recommended the finish
at Lockport, whore 50.U00 people could be
accommodated on the ba23zs without dan
ger of being crowded into the big ditch.
The racing men. however, favored the
straightaway from Willow Springs, under
the long bridges 70 Lemont- Here the
two boats. and the depth viii not be ques-
toned.
Running along between the banks cut
in solid rock and here and there fortified
by the artificial stone work a course 3U6
feet wide can be obtained in perfectly still
water or with current OF 4 mile and q
half on hour fer the usual four mile
straight away barring e couple of easy
bends The Santa Fe Railroad runs a.Qng
the western bank and the Alton along The
eastern.
We viii do anything Ee can for the boat
race said President zones, Of the Drain
age Board We viii be glad 10 have
them. I suggested that al L-OckpOrt %, 20
people could see the race from the banks
without danger of crOwding those IN the
front ranks into the water " would be
perfectly willing 10 police the course and
the beating could be arranged so as net 10
interfere with the race. ! understand mat
the current viii make nc difference, but
VIII be preferable
day admitted that negotiations weeT IN
derWay ana thar the arTa2 gementS at this
end are all completed ana that rs trip
East had much 10 do with the racing end
IN the east -IE h3g 10 be WORKED very
I carefully said Ar King reluctantly. We
are not quite ready ID give II out AID
would prefer not 10 do SO until We have
/ contracts with the fasteners The course
I IS perfect che IN every respect and twC
/ boats can easily be raced there for Z
good four miles. The big effort isto ge
I the Eastern boats TO come CIT here
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19
AN ImPosToR DISCOVERED.
Pretended 10 Be the SON Of George II.
Daniels.


san FRANCISCO. Jan ia man who
has been falsely representing himself to
be the son OF George Il. Daniels. general
passenger agent of the New York Cen
traI Railroad. for the purpose Of secur-
ing transportation and ether tavors from
local representatives OF trans-contineE-
tai lines, received a Vigorous rebuke from
Carlton C. Crane, Pacific Coast passenger
agent OF the company. yesterday after
noon.
Crane was introduced 10 he alleged son
OF the New York Central official in the
Office of the Union Pacific. Cranes ac-
quaintance with Daniels family prompted
him TO denounce the man IS an imp0stor,
but the fellow stuck 10 his tory. and
eyinced astonishing familiarity with Mr.
Daniels relationships and Kew York Cen
tral affairs Crane taen telegraDhed 10
Daniels. and his enquiry brought back he
response that the man was an imPostor.
Before The answer arrived, however, the
alleged son Of the well-known passenger
official had purchased a ticket and left
town He is now On his way 10 Denver.
Daniels only son is in Pasadena
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19
DIED.

SNTTH-On Thursday. January L. 1901 at I:39
O'Clock. HATTIE O. SMITH departed this lie
Funeral SUNDAY. january 20, 1871. At p m.
from Vermont Avenue Baptist Church q
MUDD-On Saturday. January 10. 1901. JOSEPH
A MtDD- T. enty-oRe months old, only child OF
Walter and Marguerite Audd-
Funeral On Monday At o'clock, from late resi-
dence IS5 st. Se- el
IIOLDEN-On Friday. January IS 1891 at 30
D. M. CATHERINE. widow of the late Thomas
Holden AT the residence Of her son. Dr. L. Z
Holden S02 Sixth Street southwest
Notice Of funeral hereafter. nj
FLISW0RTH-on Friday January Is 1901, at
II o'clock a m. FRANK D.. son OF Mary Z and
the late George l.. Ellsworth.
Funeral sunday, January 20 at 3 p m.
from the residence OF his uncle. C J. Moor.
113. Sixth Street northwest Relatives and friends
invited MI
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19
DIED FROM TIE GRIP.
Aged Baltimore woman IA Victim of
the Disease.

BALTIMORE. Jan I9-Mrs- Johanna
Blumerberg. who lived al 5G9 South Col
lington Avenue, died yesterday from an
attack OF the grip She was seventy years
old Her only relative in this country is
Mrs. Louise Eisenberg, a niece whose
home is al so South Coiiington Avenue.
where the body has been taken. Mrs.
Blumenberg was born IN Germany. and
few days after her marriage there her
husband. who was an officer aboard d sail
ing vessel. sailed and was never heard OF
again. She had been q resident Of Balti-
more thirty years
The three physicians Of the police de-
partnent yesterday reported seyenty-fiYe
members OF the force on the sick list OF
this number hfiy-fye have TIE grip. This
is an unusually large percentage of sick
ness and as result the work OF the force
IS son eghat crippled.
Capt Bernard J. Ward. OF the Southern
district. is confined to his home with the
grip.
Mrs Ida Cole. matron at the Southwest
ern police station. IS also confined to her
home, with the grip.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19
CROKER COMING HOME.
Grady Says He VIII Return to New
York Soon.

ALBANY, Jan. l9.-Senator Grady said
yesterday that he expected Richard
Croker would be bask II New York very
soon" Senator Grady denied a morning
newspaper report that Croker had orders ed
the Tammany conn aittee OF FIVE to discon-
tinUe their work.
Mr. Croker has not called of the com
nittee OF five he said He appointed
them. and / understand ne is pleased with
their work There Is no reason for them
to stop their puTification worE that I can
see Mr. Croker wiH be in New Yori, at
an early date ! don't know the exact
date, but it VIII be very soon"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19
BULLDOG WHIPS A WILDCAT.
Farmers View the Rattle From Be-
hind n Wire Screen.

SOUTH NORFOLK. Conn. Jan. 19.-As
Z recreation farmers on Thursday pulled
OF a fight IN the barn Of Wilbur Dean The
principals were 23-pound wildcat. which
Dean recently caught by leg in q steel
trap. and Deans bulldog.
The farmers viewed the battle from a
fight Of steps which was enclosed with
wire netting
The cat and dog fought sayagely just
nine minutes before the dog fastened its
teeth n the CATS neck and refused TO let
20 until the animal was dead
Upon examination It was found that the
cats back had been brokeD in the strug-
gle The dog bears several marks as q
result OF the fight.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19
Pianoia Concert at Knnbe Hail.

Another highly enjoyable Pisznola and
Aeolian recital WAS given at Knabe Hall
last evening. the performer. as hereto
fore. being Prof H. Higginbottom He
gas assisted by Mrs Wilson Young. whose
agreeable soprano voice had entertained
audiences upon 4 similar previous occa-
sion. The programme was as follows:
.Chaconne," h-Reinecke, Aeolian
OrchestreIle: Worth Of Woman Secret
Greetings" Won Fielitz, Mrs. Wilson
Young. PianoIa accompaniment; Leon
ore" Ran. Symphony No. parting
Aarch). PianOla: Child Voices. -
Dreams" Won Fielitz. Mrs. Wilson
Young. Aeolian accompaniment; William
Tell Overture" Rossini. Aeoiian Orehes-
trelIe. "Rhapsodie Hongroise No. o."
Ligzt Pianola. "Anathema," Won Fielitz,
AeolIan accompan iment. and "Good-by, -
Tosti. Pianols accompaniment. Mrs VII
son Young: Grand Yalse. Op. AZ. Chopin
VaIse. Cd. g. No. l. Chopin. and British
Guards March. Harris, Pianola-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19
pxErNox.. CAN BE PREVENTED.

This disease always results from cold or an
attack OF the grip. and MY be prevented BY
the timely use Of Chamberlsin's Cough Remedy.
That remedy .ras extensively used during the cpl
denies Of Ia grippe OF the past teT years and
not a single case has ever been reported that
did not recover or that resulted IN pneumonia,
which shows it to be a certain preventive OF
that dangerous disease Charnberlain's Cough
Remedy has gained Z worldwide reputation for
its cures OF colds and grip For sale BY Henry
Evans wholesale and retail and all druggists
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19
Pardon= for Labor Leaders.

CUMBERLAND, Nd, Jan IA petit
ton is being circulated throughout the
mining region asking for the pardon Of
National Organizer William Warner. of
the United Mine Workers, and others.
who are serving terms in the Maryland
House of Correction for unlawful assem-
by in connection with the recent strike
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19

WE BUY UNDIVIDED INTERESTS IL
Real Estate and Perfect Titles.
Parties who failed 10 pay 1888 taxes. All
whose property WIS sold, oe1 protect them
from maturing to deed and loss OF prop
erty by calling at the Office of WASHING
TON LAW & CLAIMS CO., Room 7. AZ
Louisiana Avenue northwest. city.
nc1S-tf.em
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19
news FROM GEORGETOWN
Harriet Wayne'S Appeal to TIE
Charitable for Aid.
Lost the Savings OF n Lifetime by "a
Recent Fire. az Well AZ All other
Personal PTOpcrty-LiTinE IN "
Partially Burned House-NuPti2l
Mass at Trinity Catholic Church

Harriet Waynes, the colored woman
who occupied tie old frame shed at
Thirty seventh and v Streets. y hicA was
almost completely destroyed BY fire few
days ago, has sent an appeal for assist
ance TO the police station acre
she writes. VIII you, for Gods
sake. Try and do something
for US This is the first time
l have ever asked for help. and I have
been here thirty five years. I am without
shoes or clothes ana have nothing 10
lie On. I have a baby not three months
old. All the money l hads saved in my
life t$S00) was burned up. l have an old
horse left, and the only house l can find
with stable rents for SIS a month.
have no money to pay this rent The
ladies of charity say they will help me,
but this is TOO much rent 1 had four
EIen boarding with me and all their
clothes are gone Harriet Waynes is
sun IN the partially destroyed building
Some things have been sent to her, but
The case is one of more than common
distress
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19
HEADQUARTERS PUBLIC COMFORT.

HEADQUARTERS PUBLIC COMFORT.
Rooms 50S and SOS. Fifth hoor. the
Evening Star Building-An parties
Wishing to furnish accommodations to
visitors during tie inaugural ara re-
Quested to call at headquarters or send
description Of quarters, stating number
of persons that gan be supplied with
rooms, With and without meals, etc. also
list of prices per day.
n. /. WELLER Chairman.
Public Comfort Committee.
de2S-1mo-em
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19
70 CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bro1ac Quiainc Tablets All
druggists refund the raonsy II IL fails 70 cure.
e e. Groves Signature Is on each box Csc.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19
Their Record an Evidence OF Purity.

The record of ANALYSIS made by the chemists
Of the Agricultural Department Is an assurance
that HetriCh's Is brewed Of the best mat and
kous Phone Six-thiTiy four Arlington BottliRs
Co. for case OF Naerzen, Senate or Lager. and
vou " i'll know shat pure beer is and why they
are popular.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19
KIDNEY
TROUBLE

naer's Swamp Root. the great kidney remedy.
At druggists in ffty-cent and dollar sizes Slrn
pie bottle By mail free; also pamphlet telling goa
Row TO ind out If you have kidney trouble
Address Dr.. Kilner Co. Bin<hzmJon. n Z
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19

The nuptial mass celebrated this morn
ing al Trinity Catholic Church in observ-
suce Of the twentieth anniversary ot the
marriage Of Mr.. sRd Mrs J. Hadley Doyle
vas an event in Catholic circles Of more
than ordinary interest The church Was
crowded After the mass a reception was
held at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Doyle.
2Gi6 Street. where congratulations were
extended for several hours
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19

The Chinese IaundryTnen here have
c9,t-rate war on hand They do not speak
as they pass by and all the Yankee traits
Of rivals. embellished with Oriental meth
DDS are II evidence.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19

3 deceptive disease
thousands have II and dent
know It. II you want quick
results you can make nc
mistake by using Dr. Xii
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19

Yesterday two transfers OF Georgetown
property took place Richard H. Darne
and wife. Octavia Darne, decided TO R. A
CASTELAR, house and premises 1928 Potomac
Street. and John v. Musson and wife
transferred to P w Musson two lots in
he subdivision Of Whitehaven, near
Harlem School House
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19

There will be a meeting of the stock
holders OF the PURITY ICE COMPANY
al the office Of the company Room s.
H'.tchins Building. corner Tenth and D
Streets northwest. on MONDAY. THE 4TH
DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1901 AT II
O'CLOCK a NJ. for the purpose o. au-
therizing the increase OF the present cap
ital stock CT fifty thousand 81. G08) dollars
70 one hundred and fifty thousand (I50, 0G0l
dollars JOHN E MeGAw
LEE HUTCHINS.
" J. DANTE.
jaI3-23t am Trustees
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19

NoJorman II. c. Forester of the Wash
frgtOu Traction line. was ordered to ap-
Pea al court today by Special Officer
Curd. for violating the police regulations,
IL failure 10 bring his car TO stop be-
fore reaching the stopping line, prescribed
at crossings The officer reports the case
as an aggravated one, the motormen OF this
line having been repeatedly reminded Of
the law
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.


WE, THE UNDERSIGNED TRUSTEES OF
the William 81 Aver Company, do
hereby certify that the capital stock OF
$3.50 is full paid and there are no debts.
WILLIAM A D0saER. Presideuti WILL
Ian Il AVER Fise President: H A
BENNER. Secretary Subscrib-
ed and sworn before me this 18th day OF
January, 1901 FREDERICK GRAY. Notary
Public Ell
THE ANNUAL MEETING Of the stock
holders of the City and Suburban Rail-
way Of Washington for the election OF d.
reetors TO serve for the ensuing year and
for such other business as may properly
come before the meeting. viii be held at
the office Of the company T Irteenth and
East Capitol Streets, Washington. d. G..
On FRIDAY. JANUARY %. 1901, between
the hours of u noon and I D. N
Transfer books villa be closed On Jan
uaTy ID and remain closed until January
%, 1901. inclusive JAS. B. LACKEY.
jail. 10, % Secretary
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About s O'Clock this morning a fire was
discovered in the two-story frame dwell
ling. numbered 2706 N Street. owned and
occupied by W. T Brown, coloTed- The
fire originated from an oyerheated stove
The damage 10 contents and building
amounts 60 about 800. covered by insur-
ance
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19

Mrs ". Albert King is confined to her
home with grip-pneUmOnia.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-19

Capt Albert Eicheaberger. for years a
boat-aan of the Chesapeake and Ohio Ca
nal. died on Thursday near Hancock, Nd
One of the deceased boatman's sons is
soldier in the Philippines.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-08-24

THERE are folks who delight in gossiping about other folks, es- pecially of those that stand high CT in life, socially, financially and in every other respect. They are like the fox that did not notice her own tail, but found fault with that of her neighbor. there are some of this people liv- ing not over 1000 miles from this town, that would do them selves great favor by making a little change i'll their tactics. Thus they would probably be better appreciated by a commun- ity that cannot help 1t but look upon these lovers of gossip as they doupon carniverous hyena. If the shoe fits wear t.-Ex.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-08-24

MEANWHILE, Extraordinary tales are told of the fertility of the lands in question. For instance, a real estate man, who proposes to locate there has this to say:
 Corn? Say, Kiowa corn is a won- der. You can hear 1t groan any night from growring pains. The sound of these groans at
 midnight, mingled with the coyote howls, makes a strange chor:ls that frightens the tender foot at first. It did me. The Indian on my place lost a pron1is- ing son last year. The young buck was on a ladder that leaned against a stalk about 25 feet from the ground. He was lower ing a medium-sized ear of corn with a rope, when he fell and broke his neck"