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The Washington times., 1901-10-31
HIS AssAILAEf ESCAPES.
Negro Seriously Injured by Blow
with Iron Pipe.

Harry Officer. negro, aged twenty
four years, lies at the Emergency Hos
pital with a fracture at the base OF the
skull. caused by a heavy piece of iron
nine which Charles Coleman. also col
o-ed is said to have thrown at him late
Yesterday afternoon officer will probably
die Young Coleman made his escape.
The Fourth precinct police knew nothing
of the assault until 10 o'clock last night.
Detectives Muller and Trumbo are work
ing to capture the fugitive.
TIE disnute between officer and young
Coleman. followed by the serious wound
ing of the former. took place about $50
o'clock in or near what is known as
Ford's stable. South Capitol Street near
\ Street. The young negroes once
worked together in the brick yards ada
cent to the stable, and had known each
other for number of years. Yesterday
they met near the stable in question
where other negroes were gathered. 1t
was not long before a dispute arose, in
| which officer and Coleman particularly
became engaged.
Several colored men seem to have left
The place as the trouble grew. but Officer
and young Coleman continued their
wordy war The latter. according to re
ports, suddenly attacked Oticer Pick
ing up a big piece Of pipe which lay near
the stable. Coleman IS said to have
launched it at officer with great force.
The pipe struck Officer In the head and
ne dropped 10 the ground Coleman took
his departure, and none Of the Fourth
precinct police have been able to find
him.
Friends and bysta nders assisted Officer
to his home 1920 First Street southwest.
less than a block from where Coleman
lives For several hours the wounded
negro rested, but hs condition grew
worse. and finally his mother notified the
police, who sent the patient to the hos
ptal.
The efforts of the detectives were 6s-
pecially directed toward preventing %.ple-
man from leaving the city. Early tINs
morning the house of a sister of the
fugitive in Southeast Washington was
watched. as were the homes of his rela-
ttyes and friends. No trace of CoIer1gu.
however was discovered
The Washington times., 1901-10-31

general instructions. The signal was
made to keep from a 1,00e-yard range so
as to avoid torpedo attack. Captain
Cooks conception of the movement ac-
corded entirely with my own.
Q-Being on deck and being the senior
officer you consider the full responsibility
for that move rested upon you?
A lsnliItelN
The Washington times., 1901-10-31
THE POSTAL ESTIMATES.
Official Schedule Submitted by Post
master General smith.

The Postmaster General yesterday sub
mitted to the Secretary of the Treasury
his official estimates for the support and
maintenance of the Postoffice Department
at Washington. and for the entire postal
service of the United States and its Terri
tories, for the fiscal year which will end
June 80 1893. The total asked for the
support of the Postoffiee Department at
Washington, including $1,0S7, $40 for salar-
les and S116650 for contingent expenses,
is s1,154O2O. The total amount asked for
the postal service, exclusive of the run
ming expenses of the Postoffiee Depart
ment here, is S134, ,731 576, making a grand
total of estimates for Congressional ap-
preparation for the entire postal service
of s135. .SS5, ,596
Following is the official recapitulation
for the postal service, not including the
PostofIice DEPARTMENT ar Washington
Revenue. 90l.--.....-..-..-.--... .S1lt ,t3l ,l93
Estimated revenue for 1y2-....- 12l,bfbSpi
Appropriation Tor lyE---..--.---- lz5, iSz,ooo
Estimated deficit for 1902. 2.1046SS
Estimated revenue for 1905...... ~. .02D $50
Estimated expenditures for 1903. 1Si, I3l,5 ,5i6
Estimated deficit for 190S......... 2.ilo9i6
Some of the principal items included in
the budget are: Postal service in the
Philippines, $50 coo; compensation OF post
masters $40, coo. 900; rent, fuel and light OF
postoffices, s., 10000; letter carriers,
Sf7, ,4S0. $50; car fare and bicycle allowance,
S2I5 80; rural free delivery service. So
so GO; salaries of clerks of rural free de-
livery s601. GJ0: incidental expenses OF
rural free delivery, Sl0lOv0 inland mail
TRANSFORMATION, star routes, s6.7l5. 900 mail
locks and keys Si3.GD0; railroad routes,
S36, ,26O coo; railway postoffice car service,
s.. l0i $50; railway postoftice clerks, Sll,-
0lS. .4g6; electric and cable cars, A5D,9OD;
foreign mails, 81 $40. 600; balance due for
eign countries $4,000
The Washington times., 1901-10-31
DIED.

MALARIA CAUSES BILIoUsNEss.
Groves Tas:eless Chill Tonic removes the cause
The Washington times., 1901-10-31
Signals During the Turn.

Q-Was any order given in regard to
the direction of other vessels at the time
OF the 4urn?
The Washington times., 1901-10-31

PIANO TUNING.-F. L. BABENDREIER, Piano
Tuner and Repairer, takes pleasure in informing
his friends and customers that he has resumed
his position superintendent in charge Of the
tuning department of JOHN F. ELLIS & CO.,
which he formerly held for so many year5. All
orders for tuning and repairs sent TO him in care
OF JOHN F. ELLIS 4 CO., No. 93T Penna. ave.,
Will receive his prompt and faithful attention.
F. L. BABENDREIER,
9lS New York avenue.
Having secured the exclusive services of Mr.
F. L. BABENDREIER. expert tuner and repairer
of pianos, organs and musical instruments who
formerly for so long time was in charge OF our
tuning department. and having increased facil-
titles Gnd advantages. we respectfully solicit j
continuation Of your patronage. All work guar
anteed. JOHN F. ELLIS CO.
937 Penna Avenue NV.
N.B-Mr. Herman Yollmer is no longer in our
employ.
The Washington times., 1901-10-31
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE CORCoRAN GALLERY OF ART will be
rcopened to the public on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER
8. 1901. at 80 O'Clock p. M, and will be open
every Sunday thereafter at the same hour until
further notice. Admission free. F. b. INQUIRE,
Director.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-09

the preservation of the original plan of
the drama oy the Introduction or Rumoer.
appearing as chorus in this particular
play. The part was taken by Miss Florence
Kahn. whose rich. full, resonant voice was
Ideally adapted To the fine defamation re-
CURED. Miss kahn's every appearance was
a distinct personal triumph.
Mr.. Mansfield has been al the pains TO
prepare a brief but comprehensive ana
eqphemistic explanation of the play
king Henry V" and OF the central flgure.
In this he calls attention 10 the great
sOliloquy of the King by the campfire on
the battlefield and shows that. despite It's
merit. II rarely receives applause because
Henry talks from the standpoint OF king,
and kings happen 10 be in the minority
as the world is constituted to-day. Per-
haps, however, Mr.. Mansfield is wrong In
taking lack of applause for lack of appre-
citation. 1t is difficult TO comprehend how
any one could fail TO appreciate the hne
allusion 10 the ''Wretched slave, who with
body filFd and vacant mind gets him TO
rest. cramm'd with distressful bread
Again, there must have been thorough APP
probation % the great prayer delivered by
the King in the second scene of the third
act. In spite, however, or the ordnance or
Shakespearean production and OF the many
really enjoyable passages IN the text can
dor compels the admission that these plays
after all appeal only TO the cultured mind.
They not and cannot be popular Tor
the reason. chiefly, that they deal with
time when manners and customs were so
Numerically different from those OF to-
day that II is impossible 10 create an at
mOSphere OF perfect realism one cannot
forget for an instant that he is Citizen of
the twentieth century looking upon pic
lures of life in past age.
Mr.. Manshelds production is too massive
and complicated TO make a description or
tx in detail possible in the limits of d re-
view. 1t must suffice TO say that II was
perfect in every detail even the most
minute There we're more than twenty
scenes, each beautiful, several actually re-
gal in their magnifcence The attention
that has been paid to the heraldry. with
which king Henry W has much TO do. is
little short of marvellous in the lay mind.
The wonderful spectacles of the battle or
Agincourt. the triumphal entry OF King
Henry and his victorious troops into Lon
don. and the espousal of the King and
Princess Katherine in the cathedral at
Troyes will not soon fade from any but
the most plastic minds of those who
viewed them. The imposing tableau with
which the pageant showing the Kings
march into his capital came to and end
brought outbursts of applause that fairly
made the theater tremble The enthusiasm
of the audience at this great triumph of
ensemble forming and scenic art scarcely
knew bounds When the curtain fell upon
the beautiful and impressive cathedral
scene. with the King and Princess kneeling
before the altar. while the organ pealed
and the choir boys voiced a triumphant
Gloria" the people fingered In their seats
as IL loath TO take their last look at a pro-
duction the like Of which they will bly,
never see again.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-09
FOREIGN MISSIONARY WORK.
indianapolis District Society at How
ard-PIace NJ. e. Church.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
of the Indianapolis district, Indiana Con-
ference, held its fortysixth semi-annual
meeting yesterday at the Howard-place NJ.
E. Church. The morning session was de-
voted to auxiliary reports, the reports OF
the district secretary and treasurer and
discussion, the subject of which was
ways of Working in S. b. led by Mrs.
NJ P. Anderson. Mrs. A. NJ. South read
paper on "Our Literature" During the
afternoon session Mrs. w. S. Hopkins was
elected delegate TO the national meeting of
tie society at Flint. Mich this summer
and Mrs. j. w Beck was elected alternate
delegate Mrs. J. s. Barth gave an inter-
esting talk on special work. mentioning
several orphans who were being educated
IN India and China. She was followed by
Miss NJ. !. Dickson, who gave an address
talking principally of the enlargement of
the work of the society and urging the
members to increase the membership OF
the local organization to one thousand
members this year. The place Of meeting
for the next district convention will be
Whiteland, a station on the Greenwood
car line
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-09
Notes of the stage.

Ferriss Comedians will change their bill
at the Park Theater tomorrow afternoon
to 1.-The Stowaway."
Adelaide Ristori who was the greatest
actress of the first half of the nineteenth
century. will shortly. at the advanced age
of eighty, we'd Signor Casana, mayor Of
Turin and a senator in the Italian Parlia-
ment.
The souvenir bonbon boxes to be given TO
all women attending the matinee perform
ance at the Grand Opera House tomorrow
afternoon have been received from Cincin-
natl and are very handsome indeed. Man
ager Myers has ordered large number IN
anticipation of a great demand, which Will
doubtless be realized.
For the revival of 1.-The Merchant Of
Venice" in which Nat C.. Goodwin and
Maxine Elliott are to be seen as Shylock
and Portia at English's Opera House next
Wednesday night, Messrs Klaw & Erlanger
have provided a series OF stage settings of
sumptuous splendor and A supporting cast
OF artists such as have rarely been seen
collected in one company before.
XXX
The Holden Brothers Dramatic Company
will present two strong melodramas dur
ing the first week of their forthcoming en-
gagement at the Park Theater. For three
afternoons and nights, beginning next Mon
day. the thrilling border drama, Nobody $
Claim will be given with a competent
cast and adequate scenic effects Thursday
afternoon and the remainder of the week
the Offering will be Wife for Wife"
XXX
Miss May Irwin. who is TO bring her new
farce. ''Madge Smith. Attorney" to Eng
lishs for single performance next Tues
day night. is one of the most popular ac-
tresses on the American stage. Her posi-
ton is unique, inasmuch as her peculaf
talent appeals not only TO cultured theater-
goers. but the shifting mass of amuse-
ment seekers whose patronage has the
power TO make a season financial success
failure
New York will not be favored one whit
more than Indianapolis in the matter of
seeing the great stellar trio. Mr.. Skinner,
Mrs. lie Moyne and Miss Robson, in the
much-talked OF Browning drama, I'm
Balcony" Each city will have just one
performance of the play. The indianapolis
engagement will be played Friday night,
May "A. In each city the Browning pro-
duction will be preceded by w. b. Yeats
beautiful fantasy. The Land of Hearts
Desire" presented by fine cast and with
the aid of rich scenery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-09
Change of Bill at Park.

THE Fatal Card" which was presented
at the Park Theater yesterday afternoon
by the Ferris Comedians, Is a worthy sue
cessor to THE Plunger." which was the
offering Monday and Tuesday. The new
piece contains many amusing situations
and several of a serious turn. Harry Il.
Mckee made quite hit by his 'heart-to-
heart talk 10 matinee girls and by his
clever representations. the latter involv-
ing some unusually rapid changes Of cos
tune. Miss BALTIC substituted Il Love You,
Honey, Deed Do" in her illustrated songs
in place of "Only Black Me-, and was
warmly applauded for her singing and on
account of the beauty and clearness of the
illustrations. John and Sam Wylie, in a
new singing and dancing act, and Miss
Rutherford and the Levey sisters all con-
tributed to the enjoyment with their clevo-
specialties. The cast is the same that ap-
reared in THE Plunger." but the individual
members seem more at home in THE Fatal
Card" The latter piece will be repeated
this afternoon and tonight and will be
succeeded tomorrow afternoon by The
Stowaway," which will terminate the en-
gaRement.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-09
A Peculiar Accident Recalled.

A brief filed in the Appellate Court yes
terday by James w. Fesler, of the law
firm of Miller, Elan Fesler, recalled the
injury sustained in a peculiar manner by
john W. Pierson, of the Union Stockyards,
some time in November. 1899. Pierson APP
preached a group of men in the yards of
the Interstate Company, and was accosted
by his friend William O. Trotter. in a
CHEEKY manner Uncle john AT the
same time Trotter grasped the venerable
stockman by the arm, according TO his Gus
tom. In n few minutes William f. Rey-
nolds yardmaster of the Interstate Com
pany, came out OF the Office. walking at a
rapid gait, and. as he passed Trotter and
Pierson, seized the former by the arm play
fully and gave him such a severe wrench
that Trotter fell to the ground, causing
Mr.. Pierson also TO fall Mr.. Pierson
injured his wrist badly and brought
suit against Reynolds, securing a verdict
for $500. from which the latter took an APP
peal. Miller, Elan q Fesler, in support Of
their client Persons, judgment. argue in
their brief that an assault and battery of
an actionabl character may be committed
by one who Is not actuated by malice or
other i'll feeling. citing authorities in sup
port OF their contention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-09
NIGHT LUNCHEON
All Right fl OF the Right Kind of
Food.

The difference brought about by the use
of well selected food. as compared with
ordinary food. is well shown in the expert
ence of a girl attending high school and
boarding herself
She says. My housekeeping compelled
early rising. and I used 10 become very
sleepy over my books. To keep awake
iesorted TO the use OF strong coffee. and in
q short time l began 10 have a duh. stupid
feeling. No appetite. but feeling OF gone
ness. / realized that must eat something
or faint in the classroom / would wash
down a little breakfast with another cup
OF coffee
II began growing thin. pale and nervous.
and made very unsatisfactory advancement
in my studies.
''One day the good wife OF one OF our pro-
fessors asked me If / felt well. as / ap-
peared so weak and nervous. Between
my sobs l managed TO relate my woes She
saw where the trouble lay. and advised ma
TO leave or tea ard coffee and take I'd
Postum Food Coffee and Grape Nuts Food
Il followed her advice and found the
Postum a delicious beverage. and the
Grape-Nuts just what 1 wanted. So my
breakfast consisted OF little fruit q
saucer OF Grape-N Nuts and a cup OF Postum.
an ideal breakfast.
If at night. / felt the need OF something
20 eat before retiring, 1 ate little Grape
Nuts.
My head grew clearer. my cheeks rosy.
and l gained rapidly in health that all
my acquaintance remarked upon it,
There II a reason, for both Postum ana
Grape-Nuts contain the elements from ma
lures storehOuse that the body uses TO
rebuild the brain and nerve ccnters
throughout. These wonderful food elements
are presented in such fascinating form
that users stick TO them year after year
ard very greatly 20 their benefit Tho
name and address OF this young lady can
be given by the Postum Cereal Company.
Ltd, az Battle Creek Mich.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-09
HIGH COURT DECISIONS.
Law Making Preferred Debts of EN-
piOyes' Claims Upheld.

The Supreme Court yesterday, in the case
of Enoch 2. Small John Hammes ct
al, upheld the validity of the statute which
makes preferred debts of employees claims
for wages to the amount of $50 Small held
chattel mortgage on the printing outfit
and furniture of the firm that published the
Wabash Tribune. When the firm went out
of business Small sought to seize the prop
erty to satisfy his mortgage, but the claims
of Hammes and others for wages were de-
Quoted by the lower court TO the amount
of $50 for each employee. This action was
sustained by the Supreme Court.
The Appellate Court yesterday held valid
a deed executed by the father of Louise
Carpenter to the Willard Library of Evans
vile, about twenty-five years ago, for prop
erty worth about 100000. Miss Carpenter
sought to recover one-thrd Of the property
as one of three children of Carpenter.
She alleged that her father was of unsound
mind when he executed the deed and ex-
planned her long delay in filing the suit
by alleging that she had been prevented
by poverty from doing So The higher court
thought the fact that Mr. Carpenter had
lived seven years after making the deed
and had attended 10 all of his business dur
ing that time was sufficient 70 rebut the
charge of mental unsoundness.
The Supreme Court entered an order yes
terday requiring all applications for adj
mission to the bar of the court to be made
while the tribunal is in session, either after
consultation or in open court.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-09
NATIONAL GUARD CIRCULAR.
Adiutnnt General Ward Issues Or
ders Under the New Law.

Valuable information concerning the OPP
erat ion of the recent militia reorganization
law is contained in a circular sent out from
the office of Adjutant General Ward yes
terday The circular directs commanding
officers TO notify the adjutant general of all
furloughs and leaves OF absence granted.
which will in no case exceed the number
nor limit Of time prescribed by the rules
and regulations" 1t is also stated that Of
fcers and men who are absent with leave
will not be fined for nonattendance at drills
under the recent enactment of the I.egis-
lature but will forfeit their pay for such
time II the leave is overstayed fines will
be assessed for drills that occur in the pc
riod of absence without leave. Regimental
and battalion bands are not included in the
DroviSions for pay for drills made in the
act mentioned. A company must have been
fully instructed in the position and sighting
drills and must have had sufficient gallery
practice to teach the men steadiness and
10 understand the trigger pull before they
will be allowed 10 practice on a rife range
Ammunition intended for reserve use shall
in no case be used for target practice. but
must be kept for emergencies.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-09
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY.

Mrs. p. A. Havelick will return from an
Eastern trip Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles n. Thompson are
spending a few days at Martinsville.
Mr. Sylvester johnson. of Irvington, will
return with his bride from Minneapolis to-
day.
Miss Florence Dice. of Charlottesville. is
visiting her sister. Mrs. G. NJ. Robertson
for a week
Mrs Henry Meinhardt. of Peru. will ar
rive to-day to visit Mrs. John X. Robson,
on West Walnut street
Miss Margaret Dill. who is with the
Richard Mansfield company spent yester-
day with Colonel and Mrs. j. T. Barnett.
The Misses Jameson have recalled their
invitations for Friday evening. at the
University Club. on account of the death
OF relative.
Mrs. o. c. Baker entertained a few
friends at luncheon yesterday at the Hotel
English afterwards going 10 the matinee
at the Grand.
Mr. and Mrs John Black announce the
engagement of their daughter Esther and
Mr.. Howard Eaton Adams, rne wedding to
occur June Il
Miss Sarah Niblack will leave. next week.
for Chicago, TO visit her niece. Miss Mar
cissa Niblack. whose marriage TO Mr..
James Thorne will occur next month.
The Womans Foreign Missionary So
ciety OF Roberts Park Church will meet at
the home of Mrs. Oscar Huey. IS Second
drive Woodruff Place, this afternoon at
2:30 o'clock
Mrs Harry s. New gave theater party
at Englishs. last night. with supper at the
Columbia Club afterwards. entertaining in
honor OF her visitors, Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee
and Miss Lee.
The Political Equality Society will hold
its May meeting. this afternoon. az the
residence OF Mrs. Philip Rappaport. 125
North Alabama street. instead OF Mon
day. its regular meeting day.
The marriage of Mr.. William McCurlv
and Miss Myrtle Marsh occurred last night
at $50 O'Clock. at the home OF the bride, on
North Illinois street. Mr.. and Mrs. Me-
Curdy have gone on an Eastern trip. and