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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12
MET WITH NAVAL HoNoRs.
Assistant Secretary Hackett Visits
the New York Yard

NEW YORK, Feb. 12--rses.t- u. Hack
EFT. Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Wis
tied the navy yard in Brooklyn yesterday.
He was conveyed to the yard from Man
haitian on the Government tug Narketa.
AS the ting entered the WaIIabout Channel
d salute OF fifteen guns was fired in lis
honor.
The marine guard was drawn w and
stood at -'preseD. arms" as he passed
along the line. In company with Rear
Admiral Barker. Commander West. and
Capt. Frank WiIdes. he was escorted
through the various departments In The
yard He expressed satisfaction with the
general appearance OF the yard.
After luncheon with Rear Admiral Bar
ker, Mr.. Hackett was taken to the naval
branch of the Young Mems Christian As
sociation. He later went back 10 Man
haitian in the Narketa.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12

highest order. The fourth act reveals
the Kimberley diamond mines and their
blowing up with dynamite Is about the
limit Of stage realism.
The story Of the play centres around an
English girl, Kate Livingston. the niece
and ward OF the Boer soldier. General
Aarque She is in love with Colonel Win
stOn Of the English forces and Queens
EaFalry. but is prosecuted by the love
OF Colonel Marque, son Of the Boer gen
eraI. Love wins after a series of thrill
ing episodes. during which the villain
blows I'D the Kimberley mines. Like all
lovers in the plays Of today. Miss Living
5ton and her military lover come out IN
scratched. much to the satisfaction Of
the audience. Matinee Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12
The Larayette-~JIm the Pen


Jim the Penman.' a melodrama Of the
higher class. by Sir Charles Young. has
been selected as the current weeks offer
ing by the Lafayette Stock Company. The
play lends itself readily to a stock produc-
ton for there are several important parts
beside that of the penman and each indi-
viduai member Of the company seems 90
have been cast in the role hest suited to
his or her abilities
Eugene OrmonGe plays Ralston. the pen
man. and fits himself easily to the role
It IS a rather negative character, solicit
ing sympathy while denying its right to it.
John T. Sullivan. for 4 week at least, has
been cast in other than an unpleasant
role and makes the character OF Captain
Redwood. the detective a conspicuous
factor in the play Robert Rogers plays
Baron Hartfeldt. one CT Ralston's confed-
crates. very aCceptabiy. and Charles Wyn-
gate proves an excellent Louis Perctval-
Frederic Sullivan is a breezy Jack Raj
ston and John Daily Murphy capable Lord
Dreiincourt. In Nina RalstOn, wife OF the
fOrgeT- Miss Percy HasWell is called upon
for little more fOrceful acting than most
OF her recent roles have demanded but
she is quite equal to the part and gives
splendid performance Miss Crayce Scott
is charming as Agnes RaistOn and Miss
Louise Macintosh repeated her good
work of last week in her portrayal OF Lady
Dunscombe. MaUnees tomorrow and Sat
urday
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12
WORKING NIGHT AND DAY.

The busiest and uightie~t little thing that ever
made Is Dr. Kings New Life Pills. These
pills change weakness into strength, liStiaSsnesS
into energy. brain-fas into mental power They're
wonderful in building up the health Only p
cents per box Sold By Henry Evans, druggist,
so F Street northwest.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12

+ The Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs.
Gage wiz hold a card reception on Satur-
day. February e, from to 6. in compli-
ment TO the Daughters of the American
Revolution delegates from Illinois Sec
retary and Mrs. Gage also have dinner in
vitatioHs out for February p
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12

Mr.. ChOate'S Secretary Engaged.
LONDON. Feb 12-The engagement is
announced of William Bayard Cutting. jr.
private secretary 10 Mr. Choate, the
American Ambassador, 10 Lady Sybil
Cufre daughter Of the Earl Of Desart
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12
Our Sale of Table
and Toilet Wares

Affords an exceptional Opportuni-
ty to supply present or prospect
i've needs for the dining room,
kitchen, and bedroom at unusual
~ little cost. Extraordinary val
ues are offered from our recent
carload purchase of Decorated
and Plain Wares, and even
though some of the Toilet Sets,
etc, are subject to slight imper-
fections, they are the best values
we have ever offered.
We name in part the following:
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12

Mrs. " H. King will not be at home to-
day, but viii receive with the wives of
other Representatives at the Cairo on
February 10
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12

Mr. and Mrs. Reginald De Koven en-
teFtained at dinner last night when their
guests were the French Ambassador. the
Austrian Minister. and Baroness HengeI-
muller, Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fairfax Harrison. Miss Mott, Miss
Rose Douglas Wallach, Mr. Winthrop, and
Mr. Horace Wylie-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12

The Russian Ambassador and Countess
Casslni viii attend the reception TO be
gwen IN Philadelphia tomorrow afternoon
on board the newly finished Russian bat
tleship by the officers of the vessel.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The following ladies Of the Congressicn-
al circle al the Riggs will receive this af-
-ernoon. from TO s O'Clock: Mrs. Bank
head. assisted by Miss Page Morris and
Ars- Robert owen. Mrs. Breazeale. as
sisted by Miss Chopin; Mrs Brantley
Mrs. De GrafIenried. Mrs Robinson. and
Misses Richardson
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12

Mrs Carl Won Mayho8. who presides
over the home of her brother. Represen-
tative Jefferson Levy 81 New York, will
receive this afternoon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12

Mrs. Howard l. Hodgkin5 will give her
final tea Of the season this afteroon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12
CHIEFS VISIT GEORGETOWN.

Mrs. Hitchcock and her daughters have
gone TO Boston for a dag or two
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12
The National - Crane In e.Dnvfd
Haruni.''

IL
There was one of the largest audiences
Of the season at the National last night
to witness w i. Cranes dramatizatton OF
the widely read and muehIy discussed
New York State Observation-Disclosures phi
losopher. David Harum," prepared for
the footlights by E E Rose, although the
programme aceredits the work 20 the
Messrs. Hitchcock. the owners of the dra-
matization privileges.
The gathering was more than delighted
with Mr.. Cranes work in the title part.
and it is seldom that a more enthusias site
reception is given to an actor on a local
stage Truth to tell. though. as a PLAY
pure and simple David Harum'' is a
weak sort Of a thing. although as a mono
lcgue il affords an excellent entertain
meRt. with NEST of the c0ntributory char
acters made famous by Mr. Wescott in
the book on view great deal of the time
During Mr. Cranes occupancy of the
stage there is an abundance of laughter
but the interest is marifestIy decreased
when he is not in evidence The part
gires the comedian the best chance be has
ever had and viii doubtless take rank
with the greatest bits Of character work
the native stage has known. The support
ing company is large and adequate with
one or two minor exceptions. and includes
Grace Heyer. Kate Meek. Elios Frances
Clark William Sampson Frank Burbank,
and George S PrObert, and dozen others
David Harum'' is in for one Of the
most profitable engag ements of the Ma
tionaFs season. There VIII be matinee
Saturday
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12

Mrs. Hearst entertained Secretary and
Mrs. Gage at dinner OF twenty -four coy
ers last night.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12
SAINT VALENTINES DAY
Customs Formally observed Upon
the lfth Of February.

The Festival No Longer Perpetuafed
in It's Original SignifIcance-De-
Scriptions of Old ObserynnccS of
the Day by Celebrated Writers.
Pagan Origin OF the Custom.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12

Mrs. Hill, wife OF Representative It'll,
VIII be at home at the Cochran this after
noon for the last time this season.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12

John z Lee was arrested yesterday for
dumping scrap paper upon the Burleieh
subdivision in violation Of the police reg
ulatiOns. Charles Johnson was arrested
and fined 81 a few days ago. for the same
offence.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12

News has been received by Mrs John
" Graham. of Thirty-second and N
Streets of the Death of her mother in
Virginia
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12
Lansburgh &Bro
WaShIH6t0H's FaTQTita Store.
Upholstery
Department,

Iii this department we have an UphOI-
sJsrY stock that eXcels all others in point
OF variety and economy. Lace Curtains,
POTtiercs. DrapeTies, and Coverings of the
latest and best designs at lowest possible
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CURTAIN SWISS, 10 inches wide. new
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Special. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. =
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Regular value. z lie per Yard. 1at
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DRAPERY SILK, Oriental patterns and
colors. Regular value. soc yard. JhG
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BAMBOO TABoURETTES. strongly
made and pretty styles Regular A,C
value. 81 Special. %
OAK TABOURETTES, beautiful de-
signs. highly polished Regular Q4C
value, S1-4S- Special ~
LACE CURTAINS. two and three-pair
lots Values from 81 TO s. per pair.
VIII be sold az a discount 21m
ot-------- OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 80 70
TAPESTRY PORTIEREs, excellent pat
terms and coIOrs- Regular val 81 QR
ue. $3.50 Special. .-''o
Estimates furnished on decorations Of all
kinds for inauguration
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12

Major and Mrs. John Sewau are enter
tanning Mrs E. Franklin Badger. of Bos-
ton.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12

Mrs Mann has recalled her invitations
for the luncheon which she was to nave
given next Friday for Mrs. Cullom. owing
10 the death Of the mother OF her bus
band. Representative Mann.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12

Representative and Mrs Tropp. OF
Pennsylvania. gave an elegantly appointed
dinner last evening in honor OF the
Speaker and Mrs Henderson. Invited TO
meet them were Senator and Mrs. Nc
Comas. Senator and Mrs Taliaferro. Rep
reSentatiye and Mrs. Dalzell. Mr.. Page
Morris Colonel and Mrs Andrews. Dr.
and Mrs. Merriam. Mrs. Parrish. Mrs
Buckley. and Mr. Montague White. The
table was decorated with pink roses Rep
resentativc and Mrs. Tropp viii give a
reception next Saturday for the Senators
and Representatives from Pennsylvania.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12

Tonight. for the first time since its cree
ton. the Seventh precinct stationhouse
will be Illuminated By electric lights. the
putting in Of the fixtures and laying Of the
conduits having been completed this morn
ing
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12

Mrs. Robert J. Wynne. s15 Rhode Island
Avenue. viii be at home today.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12
NEVSFROn GEORGETOWN
Rev. DIR. TAFT Declines a Call From
Gay Street Baptist Church.
Alleged Lack of Harmony in the
Church Given az the Reason-Dis-
satisfied Members Moving Toward
the Organization of "A New ConEre-
SRtion-Lcasc OF Ice-MaLinl Plant.

It IS said that the Rev Mr. TAFT. OF
| Arkansas. mas declined to accept the call
Of the Gay Street Baptist Church because
OF the fact that ne call vas not made
unanimous one Because of the absence
Of complete harmony the Baptist Oh srch
here at present is suffering the loss of
some Of its best working members. and the
formation Of q new church is nov we'll
| under way. Too much "pelticoat gov
eminent" it is alleged. has brought about
this unharmonious situation among West
End Baptists. Those most interested in
the new movement intimate that the
church responsibilities have been as
sumed by self-apDointed guardians to the
detriment Of the dignity OF the ministe-
rial head and the general welfare of the
| church. The present situation is much TO
be regretted. as the handsome church that
has not get been completed in all its de-
partments. has thFoTn d burden of debt
upon the congregation that only united
membership can successfully bear The
! Withdrawing members have held two
meetings in Baer's Hall for organization
purposes with encouraging result s half
a hundred children attended the last sun
day school service OF the dissenting mem
beTs
Joseph J. Waters, trustee yesterday sold
to Daniel }. Daley. for $500 part Of lot
2V9 IN square 1878. being on the west side
! or IhIrty-thiFd Street. near Street
An instrument was executed in George
| town yesterday by which William Henry
Burr leased to Curtis ~ Smith, trading as
Smith Bros g. Co. premises 1927, 1929 and
Job Water Street, also 1888. for Il period
OF ten years. ct $3.50 per year. ard SO per
/ inch Tor 300 inches OF water power from
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal The prem
ises at present are occupied for ice man
uf2cturing purposes. Smith Bros & Co,
viii continue TO manufacture ice on the
premises
Tonight. for the first time since its cree
ton. the Seventh precinct stationhoase
will be Illuminated By electric lights. the
putting in OF the fixtures and laying OF the
conduits having been completed this morn
ing
News has been received by Mrs John
W Graham of -Thirty-second and N
Streets. of the Death of her mother in
Virginia.
John z. Lee was arrested yesterday for
dumping scrap paper upon the Burleieh
subdivision in violation Of the police reg
ulations. Charles Johnson was arrested
and fined 81 few days ago. for the same
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12
Odd Pieces Plain
White Toilet ware.

Large White Toilet Set Pitchers. 35c
Large White Toilet Set Basins. JEc
EACH. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ~
Large White Covered Chambers. 06C
EACH Observation-Disclosures w
Large White Covered Slop Jars Il 9E
Each-------.-----..--- -''''
Uncovered and Unhandled White
Jars Each. -----....--...---.-..-
White Opal Soap slabs Each.
White Hotel lee Water Pitchers
Each So
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12

Mrs W " Burdette and Miss Burdette
VIII be at home today for the last time
this season.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12

Dr. and Mrs Clinton Cushing. who spend
a greater part of each year in travel at
nome and abroad. left last night for New
Orleans 10 witness the Mardi Gras festiv-
tiles They Will then go to California and
visit the Sandwich Islands before return
ing to Washington. Their I Street home
is enriched with a varied and most inter
esting collection of their travels about
the globe. the curios and hangings from
japan and other points In the Far East
being particularly fine. Two interesting
members Of the household are a small
and most curious looking kitten that came
from Siam and particularly wise looking
dog who was born in classic Athens.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-12

Joseph J. Waters. trustee. yesterday sold
to Daniel J Daley. for $500. part OF lot
2o9 in square 1878. being on the west side
Of Thirty-thiFd Street. near r Street.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-02-14
THE MAN AND THE TANK.
Bank Cashiers Device For the Cap.
ture of Men With Guns.


II haven't the slightest objection in
the world to any one looking like me-" de-
clared the drummer. Furthermore,
believe in encouraging native genius.
But there Is limit, and, though 80 far
have refrained from numbering any one,
I will not be responsible for what may
happen In the future.
my last trip took me out west and
one day, finding myself short of funds, |
entered a bank and asked the cashier II
he would be kind enough to cash a draft
for me, at the same time reaching in my
pocket for papers that would identify
me. / noticed that he looked at me rath-
er hard, and the next instant felt the
floor give way beneath my feet, and
shot out of sight with a rapidity that
was startling. My next impression was
water that l had fallen into I would be
drowned. The idea was good one, and
I acted on it. Then yelled for help like
a good fellow.
II was In complete darkness, and, al.
though could hear some sort Of excite
ment going on over my head, my cries
met with no response. Finally part Of
the floor above my head was raised, and
OIL hoidihS gun was tuIuSI
Then voice commanded me to get out Of
that, and got. 1 came up fighting mad,
only to find myself under arrest and a
| bowling mob outside clamoring to get at
me. Well, for awhile it was wildly ex-
citing, during which demands and ex.
plantations were thrown back and forth
until the situation was cleared up suffi-
ciently for me to grasp it.
! 1T seems that the cashier had mis-.
taken me for a note raiser who had been
in the neighborhood, and it further seems
that he was Of an inventive turn of mind
and had arranged a trapdoor before his
window that could be sprung by pressing
spring behind his desk and thus take
care of any man that might attempt to
hold him up. Mistaking me for the note
raiser, who was badly wanted, he thought
it would be a good chance to try his idea
and take care Of me at the same time I'M
til he could call an officer. 1t worked, az
! can testify, and ] am thinking of get.
ting the right to sell the patent here In
| the east."-Detroit Free Press.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-02-14
TO MAKE LIFE HAPPY.

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The Steger factories, thoroughly equipped
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Intending purchasers will find it profitable
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BOARDING WITH AN IDOL.
How Three Fnmished Sailors, Ship
wrecked In India, Were Sustainee.


Captain Murray, Port Royal bar
pilot who has followed the sea since boy.
hood and visited nearly every section Of
the habitable globe, is full Of interesting
"reminiscences of happenings in distant
lands in which he participated. The old
pilot is fond of relating an incident
which occurred near Calcutta. The yes
sci which he commanded, fine clipper
ship, was wrecked in a typhoon in the
bay of Bengal, and all hands, save him
self and two companions who succeeded
in reaching shore in the ships gig, vert
lost.
The three exhausted men Immediately
sought food and shelter and while thus
employed came upon an immense wooden
image which they correctly surmised to
be an Indian idol. Night was upon them,
and the tired men bivouacked near by,
and their attention was soon attracted
by the appearance of score of low
caste Hindoos, each of whom carried In
his hands u savory dish which he placed
before the inanimate god. After each
native had deposited his offering with
profuse signs and words they departed,
and when the hungry sailors were sat
isfied that their strange visitors had re-
treated for the night they greedily de-
voured the bounteous repast intended for
the idol. Murray and his companions
remained in the neigh borhood for several
days subsistng nightly on the offerings
brought by the Hindoos as tribute tc
their god and remaining concealed in the
daytime.
One night about ten days after Their
shipwreck two natives suddenly surprls'
ed the three men while they were In the
very act Of making their usual meal, and
a fight ensued. The natives proved nc
match for the resolute and well armed
Americans and soon beat an ignominious
retreat, leaving the latter complete mas.
tiers Of the situation. The captain and
his companions, fearing that the natives
would return in force and massacre them,
made their way to Calcutta, where they
secured passage in a homeward bound
vessel.
Some IS years subsequently Pilot Muir
ray recognized in Captain Cole of the
ship Kirkum, which called here for q
cargo. one of his old companions in the
exciting encounter In faroff India. The
recognition was mutual, and the two
men were delighted to renew their &C.
quaintance after half a generation.-Co.
lumbia State.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-02-14
LITERARY CONUNDRUMS.
Foolish Queries and silly Answers
CoIiutcd by n British Expert.


We have received any number of clever
and ingenious answers to the riddle,
"Why did Anthony Hope" But none
of them. we think, Is quite so good as the
original answer sent by the perpetrator
of the riddle. why did Anthony Hope"
-"Because Mrs. Campbell Praed.'
MI G. b. Burgin wickedly asks, What
did Anthony Hope?" and answers 1t.
"'ro kiss aunte," Quisante.
There is no end to the making Of these
riddles. and their composition is by no
means a bad way of beguiling half an
hour over the afternoon teacups. There
are riddles to be made out Of politics.
art, literature, sport. the stage. We ven
ture to give examples: why did Mrs,
Brown Potter" Because, Of course.
she saw Herbert Standing
"Why did Dhuleep Singh ?''-"To make
Ivan Caryll." When does Russia leath-
er"-"When Turkey sponges." "Why
did Hall Game ?"-"To make Hawley
Smart" why did Huntley Wrght?'-
because he heard Charles Reade."
why sang Ada Crossley ?'-"ro make
Plunkett Greene" "Why did Mabel
Lover "Because Mr.. Henry Wood"
why was Hilda Moody Y'-"Because
she heard Hayden Coffin"
AS a political riddle we ask, why did
f. W Russell?" Perhaps our readers
Fan supply the answer that eludes our
invrltion. A mixture of sport and poll
tics suggests. when does Albert TrottT
when Gibson Bowls"
Among the numerous letters on these
riddles there is an astounding number
asking the question, why did Julie
OPP" Answers are various, but the
favorte seems to be, Because she beard
Hayden Coffin" We are also asked,
What did the FIVE pound noteW and
are told That the threepenny Bit"
Likewise, "What gave Barry Pain -
ITO see Flora Steele" Another, why
was Rider Haggard "-"Because he had
to Marie Corelli," a very neat one.
"What should Waldersee" asks wit
ty reader "Obviously Ii Hung
A new variety of what may be called
the verbal riddle is offered for imitation,
why did the penny whistler PIE
cause. of course, the piano fought
london Globe.