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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-16
ATTACKED BY HIGHwAYMEN.
A Negroes Throat Cut Because He Re-
fused to Give Up Money.

George II. T. Carr colored. second mate
of the schooner Samuel Washington. was
the victim of a bold hold-up and attempt
at robbery last night on B Street near
the Pennsylvania depot Three men are
said to have committed the assault and
every effort is being made to capture
them. Carr was taken to the Emergency
Hospital in the FIRST precinct patrol
wagon. His face and throat are badly cut
and he is weak from loss of blood. His
condition is serious
The attack on Carr took place about
midnight as he was making his way
along b Street from the depot. accompa-
MED by Captain Brown Of the chooner
Samuel Washington. Three men met
them at Seventh and 3 Streets and de-
manded money. Carr replied that he had
none for them. I'VE must have it, said
one of the highwaymen, ''and quick. too.
at that" Carr halted a moment to parley
with the strangers, while Captain Brown
walked slowly across Seventh Street.
One of the highwaymen suddenly be-
came sullen and without warning drew a
razor from his pocket and slashed Carr
three times across the face. The razor
blade entered the neck and throat, sew
ering two arteries. Carr was able to call
but once for help and then fell to the
sidewalk. captain Brown turned ABOUT
in time to see Carr fall and the highway
men started off down Seventh Street on
the run.
Brown ran to the side of Carr and
called for help. Policeman Sears, of the
Sixth precinct station, was standing in
front of the Pennsylvania depot and.
hearing the call for assistance. ran to the
side of Carr. while Detective Tyser. who
was also near started after the escaping
highwaymen. Sears sent In a summons
for the patrol wagon and Carr, bleeding
profusely, was hurried off to the hos
pital. There his condition was found 10
be serious. He was treated in the emer-
gency room and put to bed.
The highwaymen ran through the
Smithsonian grounds and were lost sight
of in the darkness. Tyser sent out a
lookout for them from headquarters. Only
a vague description of the fugitives could
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-16
JEWELRY STOCK DAMAGED.
a Fire in the Establishment of Con.
stnnyO CcrimeIc.

Fire in the establishment of Constance
Cerimele, a jeweler. in the Central Ma
tional Bank building, Seventh Street and
Pennsylvania Avenue northwest, caused
a loss estimated at nearly 800 last night.
The cause Of the blaze is not known.
A passing citizen saw smoke issuing
from windows on the c Street side
of the building shortly after o'clock
and notified the watchman who has charge
of the bank. An alarm was turned in
from box 12i. bringing out four engines
and two truck companies The fire was
loca ted on the second floor of the build
ing, and was confined almost entirely to a
single room.
A stock of jewelry and small machinery
was damaged by flames and water. After
half an hour the fire was extingulshed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-16
PREsBYTERIANs IN SESSION.
Tbe Rev. Robert 4. Davidson, of
Falls Church, Elected Moderator.

The spring meeting OF the Washington
Presbytery was convened at the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church by
Moderator Daniel w. Skellenger at 7:50
O'Clock last night. The devotional exer-
cises at the opening of the meeting were
also conducted by DIR. Skellenger. His
sermon was based on the perfection of
the beauties of Zion, and his text was
taken from Psalms, W. DIR. Skellenger
spoke of the factors that should be con-
sidered in constructing the ideal Of eter-
nal life. giving each its proper position
in the general makeup of what should
be considered the supreme delight of all
senses. The most important factor in the
Christians idealiZation should be Christ.
he said. He likened the magnificence OF
Christ's personality to the grandeur of
view from high mountain, looking
down from the lofty peak to the green
valleys. the peaceful woods, and the
swirling streams.
AT the conclusion Of the sermon the
business of the assembly was taken up.
The roll call showed that about twenty
ministers and as many laymen, members
of the Presbytery, were present. The
election of a new moderator was then
called for, and the Rev. Robert A David
son. of Falls Church, Va, was elected to
succeed DIR. Skeiienger DR.. Davidson
was Immediately conducted To the chair
and in 4 brief speech thanked the Presby-
terry for the honor conferred on him. The
docket for the meeting was then read and
the report OF the committee on arrange
ments called for.
DIR. Wallace Radcliffe, chairman of the
committee. read the report. He said that
arrangements had been made for the
meeting of the Presbytsry at $3.50 O'Clock
this morning at the New York Avenue
Church. The morning session will be de-
voted to business. and at L o'ciocl. the
sacrament VIII be administered. Al 80
a lunch will he served the members by
the ladies of the church. and the remain
der of the session will he devoted to busi-
ness. Tn: report was adopted
The principal business before the meet
Ing this morning will be the election of
commissioners to the General Assembly Of
the Presbyterian Church, which is to ba
held in Philadelphia. be ginning May 49,
Tn Washington Presbytcry Has n mem
bersEip of about seventy-lve. forty mem
bers being clereymen. Last night the
ReYs. II. VI. Holyday. OF Lima. Ohio. and
" Il. Morgan, of Toledo. Ohio. were
elected corresponding members of the
Washington Presbytery. The present Of
iicers of the organization are: Robert A.
Davidson. -. 10, Moderator. and BeniA-
min T. Eittiugcr. ID. D., CLERK.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-16
MIR. RoDENBERG AT HIS DESK.
Says lie VIII Enforce Civil Service
LAW to the Letter.

Ex-Representative w. A. Rodenberg of
Illinois. who was recently appointed Uni
ted States Civil Service Commissioner to
fill the vacancy caused by the death of
Mark S. Brewer, entered upon the dis
charge of his duties yesterday, having
qualified as Civil Service Commissioner
on the day of his appointment, March ..
Commissioner Rodenberg. after taking
the oath of Office, left Washington for his
home in East st. Louis, intending to re-
turn the first of this month. He was de-
layed, however, because OF "A serious case
Of grip.
on his arrival at the Office yesterday he
found an accumulation of several days
mall to which he at once gave his at
tention. lie will now familiarize himself
with the duties of his office The Com
missioner says he will enforce the spirit
and letter OF the civil service law, as he
has sworn to do.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-16
TAKEN UNDER AMUSEMENT.
Justice bingham to Pass on the Re.
auisition for BradsLn,y

Aaron Bradshaw, who surrendered him
self yesterday, on hearing that requisi-
iion papers were here for him, charg-
ing him with arson In Montgomery
County. Maryland, in connection with
the destruction of the old Bryant man
sion at -Four Corners. was given a hearing
before Chief Justice Bingham in the su-
preme Court of the District yesterday af-
ternoon.
At the conclusion of the hearing, he was
remanded to the custody Of the marshal
ana Justice Bingham took the matter of
lOnorine the rsquisition under adyisen,er,t
until 10 o clock this morning. when his de-
cision will be handed down. The attor-
neys for Walters and Shaw have given
notice that they Will produce their clients
In court whenever Justice Bingham viii
grant them a hearing
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-16
To Maize omcIal yi,itntions.

The seni-aunual official visitations of
the Sons of Jonadab. to the subordinate
councils, according to the decisions of the
sovereign council OF that organization,
have been ordered as follows; Centennial
No. 4. April .; Pioneer. No. l. May B.
F;nrire No-i4, May 6: Hope No H. May
l6; Good VIII No. ., May u; Faith No.
I3 NAV %: Monumental No. J. June s.;
P5toraae No. 10, June To-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-16
The Oklahoma Lands.

Assistant Commissioner Tonner, of the
Indian Bureau. held a long conference
Yesterday morning with Il delegation of
Wichita Indians. regarding the allotment
of lands in Oklahoma. The conference
related TO the troubles experienced by the
Indians of the Comanche, Apache,
Kiowa. and Wichita reservations In the
final arrangements that are being made
TO open portions of land to homestead set
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-16
FATHER HoLLAHAN's FUNERAL
Services Yesterday mt ST. AIoysius
Church..

Funeral services over the remains of
Father John Hollahan took place at St.
Aloysius Church yesterday morning at 10
o'clock After requiem mass was cele-
brated the remains We're borne to George
town Cemetery and there placed in a
vault.
Father Hollahan was a native of Wash
ingtOn ana spent his youth i'll st. Aloysius
parish He was educated at GonzaSa
College and also at the Jesuit Novitiate
and Scholasticate. He was but thirty
five years old at the time of his death and
had held important positions in Jesuit
colleges at Boston. New York. Philadel-
phia and Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-16

The parents of Miss Mamie Acton. of
79S Twenty-secGnd Street northwest, say
they did ROT know she was going to vlsl,
a friend IN Baltimore. Md. Friday and as
a result yesterday regcrted the young wo-
man to the police rs missing. Shortly af-
terward Miss Acton put in an appearanra
at her home.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-16
GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS.
Charles Williams, COlored. TO An
s,yer to the Charge of Murder.

The grand jury yesterday returned in
dictments against the following named
persons for the offences mentioned:
Joseph FOX, :ceny from the person;
George Burrell, housebreaking and lar
ceny; Harry Jerome, alias William ID.
Groat, housebreaking; Sanders Fitzhugh,
housebreaking; Mary Carter. alias Mary
Cartwright, larceny; Charles Williams,
murder.
The jury ignored the charges VI larceny
against James Thomas and purchasing
Government property made against John
+. Garrett and Ernest L. Harrison. The
last two named were represented by J.
L. Rieley.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICE-A meeting OF the stoekhold-
ers OF the Washington Safe Deposit Company
will be held APRIL 2GTH, 1901, for election Of
di ectors. Polls open at II m. close at
O'Clock D. m SAML. CROSS.
Secretary and Treasurer.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-16
DIED.

TURKENToN-O Monday. hpgil Is, 1901, at
6.30 n m at her late residence, 1913 Thirty
third Street northwest, MARGARET CATHERINE,
beloved wife OF Edward rurkenton
Notice of funeral in ''Star.
DAY-0n Monday, April 10, 1901. at a. m.
at her residence 1909 Ii st. ne, ESTELL 4 DAY,
aged twenty-three years. the believed wife OF John
r. Day and daughter OF Alex. Tenant and the
late Eliza NJ. Tenant.
Notice OF funeral hereafter el
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-16

inrrh.-it strikes one likr thundcrclap. de-
volops with a nspidity that other disease
does. Dr AsneE 'aiarriiai Powder Is the
disease demands. Ese the means prevent it,
deep seating and years Of distress Don't daily
with oataTTh. AgneR's gives relief IL ten minutes,
Sold by +. S. Williams Ninth and + Streets. Id
monds and Williams. Third Street and Pennsyl-
ysna Ayenue.-l0.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-16

When you drink Leer let It be neurici's, and
you will have occasion for considerable pleasure
Phone West 81 Arlington Bottiing Co., Tor a case
Of Naerzen, Senate, 0. Lager.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-16
IN AfE1IORI.M.

GRAY-In memory of MRS. DOLLY GRAY, who
led two years ago today-April Is. 1899.
Dearest aunt we must lay thee
In the peaceful graves embrace;
And thy memory will be cherished
Until we see thy heavenly face.
t,.-.. riace dcar:
| am 20. s,.s d., stepping here.
BY hr Eisc1. YRS. EMMA REED.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-16
Succeeds His brother.

Victor +. Rowe was yesterday appointed
"A railway crossing policeman. to succeed
his brother. Samuel L. Rowe, resigned
The retiring policeman will enter business
In Maryland. where he formerly lived. His
ment was at Fourteenth and III
northwest, and will be filled here
by the new policeman.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
BUND CHILDREN HAPPY.
Have Dance and n Christmas Tree
mt the Hall.

The children of the members OF the
Saengerbund had their innings last night
and celebrated Christmas in the most ap-
proved fashion. The little ones we're out
in full force, notwithstanding the incIe-
ment weather and enjoyed themselves
immensely.
The large hall OF the club house had
been cleared for dancing and before Santa
Claus made his appearance on the scene
little boys and girls had the floor
A large Christmas tree richly laden
with candy, toys, apples, nuts,
and other things that make childhood
happy occupied the centre OF the stage
and was the chief attraction Of the eve
ming. and the admiration of Young and
old Little Miss Dorothy NJ ar delight
ed young and old with her graceful fancy
dancing
Every child received a bag OF nuts and
apples, a box OF candy. cake and ice
cream.
The celebration was in charge of the
Ladies' Club Of the Saengerbund. repre-
sented by the following committee: Mrs.
William +. Lutz, president; Mrs. +.
Altrup. Mrs. Henry Donch. Mrs. Mayer,
Mrs J. Bartel. Mrs. Hick. Mrs. Brand
stedt, and Mrs. f. Carl.
Next Sunday evening the members of
the Saengerbund Will celebrate Christ
mas. and elaborate preparations are in
progress for the event
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
RECEPTION BY STUDENTS.
Faculty Of Corcornn Scientific
school Entcrtniued.

The students of the torcoran Scientific
School OF the Columbian University gave
an informal reception last night to the
faculty of the college at the university
building, at the corner OF Fifteenth and
II Streets.
The students. among whom are a num-
ber of young ladies. received the dons
in the spacious library of the college.
which was festooned with hangings of
mistletoe and holly. After the reception
buffet suppe.' was served. and the rest
of the evening devoted to dancing. the
room usually devoted to the study of
English being used for that purpose.
Those OF the faculty present were the
Rev. Samuel n Greene. President Of the
university: Dr. II. l.. Hodgkins. the Dean,
and Professors Farquhar. Spofford, Welch
and Wolf.
The students and others who attended
were: Miss Sadie Ellingsgood, b. b.
HickuN. Miss Maud L. Pettibone. Mrs. 4.
Naursen. Miss Matilda Sparks. Miss
Lacy s. Johnston, +. o. Martin. Miss
Mabel C. Webb. Miss Margaret Dorss.
Miss Edna Wallack, a. L. Neumeyer. Ray
mond G Depew. Miss Agnes Miller, Miss
Bertha l.. Dunn, c. W. PARCELS. A. f.
Aug. n. +. Collins. Miss Emily A. Clarke,
Miss Lula Flower. J. B. Cain. John l..
Scgmueller. b. II. Bandeller, and c. W.
Fairbanks
The officers OF the students class are:
II. u. Reed. President; Miss Agnes F.
Leckie. Vice President: Herbert S. Mey-
ers. Secretary: Miss Edna Wallack,
Treasurer; Miss Alice Magee. Reporter,
and a. f. Aug. Sergeant-at-A Arms
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
DISTRICT VITAL STATISTICS.
Decline in Mortality During the
Week Ended Last saturday.

There was a decline in the mortality
OF the District during the week ended on
Saturday last OF over q per cent. as com
pared with the week before From 10
the number OF deaths fell to ss. of which
% were white and "a colcred The death
rate for the whites was 1iO5. for the
colored 40, and for the whole popula-
.tion 1903. In the corresponding week
Of last year the deaths numbered los,
representing a death rate Of 2O.15.
The mortality from apoplexy fell from
: TO 2, heart diseases from 10 to 6. kid
ney affection from . to 5. and that among
children under five years old from % to
is, and under one year Of age from 10
to II
From consumption the deaths increased
from - 10 Il. and pneumonia from to
II. There we're fatal cases Of typhoid
and rf diphtherla. By violence there
We're : deaths: ! suicide by inhalation of
illuminating gas, homicide by gunshot.
and accidental deaths. or these / was
by fracture OF femur, ] confusion OF hip
! steam railway accident, ] burned by
ga<olene, and by a fall.
Al the close OF last report there were
= cases OF diphtherla in quarantine
During the week IL new cases developed
and 10 were discharged. leaving ~ cases
In isolation in q premises.
OF scarlet fever there were g eases in
quarantine at the close of the last re
port. During the week new cases were
reported and Is were discharged. leaving
IS cases with warning cards in 80 prem
ises
The mean weather conditions prevalent
during the week were: Temperature OF
the atmosphere % degrees, relative hu-
midity 50 degrees, and barometer 7O.l 10
There was a rainfall Of 1.40 inches. with
northwesterly winds averaging miles per
hour ard reaching 9s miles per hour on
the 18th The maximum of the ther-
mcmetor was 81 degrees on the 18th and
minimum 10 degrees on the 2lst.
The following were the deaths. classl
fed according to their causes: Apoplexy
2: bronchitis. 3 congestion OF lungs. /;
consumption, II: commissions. /: diar-
rhoeal diseases, !; diphtheria, q diseases
Of brain. ?; diseases Of heart. 6; diseases
Of kidneys. 2: meningitis. 2; pneumonia.
II: suicide ! typhoid fever. ?: misccl
lsncuts 81 tal So.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
Orders to Naval officers.

The following orders have been issued
by the Navy Department:
Capt. T. Sebree, commissioned from
October Q, 1901.
Lieutenant Commander Il. T. Mulligan
detached Alliance. to Norfolk yard. con
nection fitting out San Francisco. and on
board as executive officer when commits
stoned.
Lieutenant Commander W. \. Marshall
to Boston yard.
Lieut.. f. Moale. detached Norfoll. yard
etc. January >. to San Francisco. i'm
mediately.
Lieut.. G. Tarbox. detached Hydro
graphic Office, Bureau OF Equipment. etc,
December 81. to San Francisco. Janu-
airy =.
Lieut.. L. II. Everhart detached St
Mary's. 10 San Francisco. January .
Lieut.. c. b. Morgan. detached Michig gan,
TO San Francisco. January >.
Passed Assistant Surgeon X. +. Orvis. TO
Michigan as relief Passed Assistant Sur
geon Grove
Passed Assistant Surgeon W H. Grove.
detached Michigan upon reporting relief.
to home and wait orders.
Chief Boatswain W. L. Hill detached
Portsmouth yard. etc. to Prairie.
Chief Carpenter A., c. Burroughs. de
tsched Mare Island yard, etc. to Frank
lin.
Carpenter g. Burke. detached Prairie.
remain Norfolk Hospital. treatment
Assistant Carpenter W. +. Hamburger
detached Wabash. etc, to Prairie
Pharmacist J. COwan. to Boston yard.
Acting Warrant Machlnist r. l.. Lind To-
say, appointment hereby revoked from
November %. 1891
Pay Clerk Otto II. Berlin. appointed
duty Nashville via Rainbow.
Boatswain W f. HoldswOrth. died on
board Prairie December %
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
WITH MILITARY HoNoRS.
Funeral of Major Belknnp. PnymnS-
ter. 4. =. A.. mt Arlington Today.

The remains of Major Hugh r. Belknap,
paymaster. United States Army. will be
Inferred this afternoon at Arlington with
full military honors.
The remains will arrive from the West
at 1:15 p. m. over the Pennsylvania Rail
road. and will be met by squadron Of
cavalry from Fort Meyer. who viii escort
them direct to Arlington. The isdy will
be Inferred beside that of General Belk-
nan, former Secretary of War. father Of
Major Bclknap.
The body was accompanied from the
philippines by Mrs. Meta Belknap. the
widow and Cadet George VI. steele, IT.
4 : n brother law of Major Belh-
nan. who were Joined at Marion. Ind. by
Congressman and Mrs. George W. Steele
and others OF the family.
The honorary pallbeaTers today viii in
cludc several OF the officers of the Army
Pay Corps, among whom viii be Col. {. {.
Snifien. Lieut.. Col. George W. Baird
Major Webster Ninson. and Capt. Otto
Becker.
Major Belknap died in the Philippines
The 18th OF November. lie had been there
but few weeks. when he wSs taken III
with appendicitis. The day after MS hrst
COMPLAINT an operation was performed
hut the major died the following day. he
Was one of the two volunteer officers
whom President Mckinley appointed to
major and paymaster in the Regular
ARMY. He was stationed in San Fi-ancls-
co and Chicago. and left for the Phiiip-
mines last October, accompantd by MS
,yife in seemingly excellent health.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
FINAL GAYETY
In OLD CHURCH
Last Christmas Entertain
ment in Fifth Baptist.
TO Be In new Home NEXT YEAR.
Cantata, 1.-THE Capture of Santa
Claus" Given by the Members of
the Sunday School-To Be Re-
peated Tonight for the Benefit of
the Church's Mission.

The Christmas entertainment given last
evening by the Sunday school children of
the Fifth Baptist Church, ID Street, near
Sixth Street southwest, was the last
Christmas festivity that will be held in
the old church building. Before another
Christmas the congregation will have
L Jved into its new sanctuary. which is
now in process of erection, at Six-aud-a-
half Street and Street southwest.
Nearly half century has rolled around
since the first Christmas entertainment
was held in the church. the one neld last
evening being the forty-ffth, as well as
the last. The property has been pur-
chased by the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany, and will constitute a part of the
site of the new depot.
"The Capture of santa Claus"
The entertainment last evening con-
sisted of the rendition of the Christmas
cantata. entitled. THE Capture of Santa
Claus" The $50 members OF the Sunday
school turned out en- masse to witness the
cantata. as produced by twenty three OF
their fellow members under the direction
of Mr.. L. C. Handy.
The children who took part in the can
tata we're Ross James. who played the
role of Santa Claus: W. 1. Hopkins who
appeared as Jack Frost. and j. Hammond
Brewer, who was the Snow Man. Willie
COnkley Harry Sigourney. Norman Viers.
Joseph Bailey and Richard Thompson
played the parts Of chimney elves; Bertha
Jarboe, Mamie LaughIin. Julia Taylor,
May Grigsby. Emma Grigsby, Maizie
Barker. Ida Reed, and Gsa.e Garner ap-
peared as fruit fairies. while those who
enacted the parts of the children Of the
family were Emma Stewart who appeared
as Cora: Edna Avery, as Flora; Blanche
Powell as Blanche; Mary Stewart, as
Dora; Ida Thomas. as Nora; Annie Ayres,
! as Annie, and Emily White. as Emily.
Presented Boxes of Candy.
The cantata was thoroughly enjoyed by
the children. as was the fun incident to
the distribution of a box OF candy TO all
present.
Although the cantata was given under
the direction of Mr.. L. C. Handy, the
officers of the Sunday school took an ac-
tive interest in preparing the children for
their respective parts.
The officers Of the school are Mr. CIar-
ence l. Gessford, Superintendent; Mr.. R.
a. Ford, Assistant superintendent; Mr..
c. Taylor Carter. Secretary; Mr.. William
Smoot, Assistant Secretary: Mr.. c. Clin-
ton James. Treasurer; Miss Mary Handy,
pianist, and Prof James A. Garland.
Organist.
To BE Repeated Tonight.
The cantata will be repeated this even
ing nj the Fifth Baptfst Church mission
Four aud-a half Street. between y and
o Streets southwest, for the benefit Of the
$50 children who attend that Sunday
school. Boxes of candy will also be dis
tributed at the mission Sunday school
after the cantata. The children attend
ing the mission school, are very young.
and did not take part in the festivities
at the old church building last evening on
account OF the distance it is from their
homes.