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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
A yoRACIoUs HAWK.

He Makes His Home. I'm the Dome OF
the Post Once department.
The sympathy ri ther post Office officials
has been aroused. A giant chicken hawk
has made It's homs insthe great dome of the
Post Office Department, and for the past
few months as been rregaling himself on
pigeons that have sought to take up their
abode near the big clock. 1t was no or
binary occurrence fordthe watchmen and
cleaners about the department to find the
inner court strewn with feathers and what
remained of pigeons and birds that this
hawk had devoured
Yesterday the attention Of the officials
was brought to this hawk through the
killing Of carrier pigeon which had evil
IDENTIFY lit in the big dome for short rest.
The leg brought to the attention Of the offf-
Gals bore the circle V-5O16 and now the
watchmen are providing ways and means
for getting rid of the hawk. Post once
officials do not relish the idea of violating
the police regulations by firing on gun.
but they are very much in earnest and
want to get rid Of this hawk. 1t is prob
able he will be shot one of these mornings
without a permit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
THE LAKEWOOD SEASON.
Gayetfes mt the Country Club and
Hotels.


Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
LAKEWOOD, N. j., February 7. 1871.
Even sheltered Lakewood has not escaped
entirely the rain and cutting winds so prev
alent in many sections of the country this
week, but while driving has been somewhat
discouraged, the cold has by no means been
sufficient to check the crowds OF skaters
enjoying the new ice coating on the lake
since the rain and the wind has called into
service every ice boat In the place. COLI
also has been considerably neglected, but
both clubs promise good sport In the near
future. At the Country Club special
twenty-five live bird handicap rise at the
traps is scheduled for Lfneoln's birthday
and at the Golf Club of Lakewood gov
errors consolation and handicap cup, To-
gether with prizes for the best gross scores
and the runner-up in the handicap, are OF
fered in a three-day tournament beginning
February 81
AT the hotels increasing numbers nave
come with the month, and the Laurel house
has had to deny many an application 1or
rooms owing to the crowded condition OF
the house. Several entertainments to occur
soon include recital at the Laurel-1n-the-
Pines for the evening of March 10, and an
entertainment at the Lakewood Hotel, Feb
ruary 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
Auplie. for Retirement.

Private John A. Walsh of No. 1 engine
company. formerly foreman Of No. engine
company, has applied to the District Com
missioners for retirement. Walsh states
that he has been member of the fire de-
partment for nearly twenty years; that he
is utterly unable to perform the duties OF
fireman, and that he is a great sufferer from
rheumatism. his legs, according to his state
ment, being in very bad condition. He
claims to have rendered valuable services at
the pipe and his retirement has been rec
commended by the chief engineer of the de-
partment, Mr.. Joseph Paris, provided the
board of surgeons finds the man incapaci-
tated for further active duty. 1t Is under
stood that the board has reported that
walsh appears to be badly afflicted with
rheumatism, and his case is now before
Commissioner mcfarland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
In the Divorce Court.

Bessie Gaines, who has appealed to the
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
to grant her a divorce from Valencourt
Gaines, sets forth in her petition that she
was married to the defendant In 1892, and
adds that year later he deserted her. Fur
tier. she declares that In his cruel treat
ment of her, while they live dtogether, he
orce compelled her to strip to her waist
and then he dashed her on her naked skin
with switch until she was black and blue.
On the ground of habitual drunkenness,
Charles G. Moir has petitioned the Supreme
Court Of the District of Columbia to grant
him a divorce from Maggie Moir.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
Reading Room of the Blind.

The following have volunteered their SER
vices In entertaining the blind in the read
ing room for the blind at the Library of
Congress during the coming week:
Monday, February 11-Mr. Henry c.
Amos.
Tuesday, February 12-Dr. Sarah J. FL
lott.
Wednesday, February 13-Musicale, Mr..
Paul Sperry, piano, assisted by Miss Sew
all. vocal, and Miss Jeanne Benson, violin.
Thursday, February 14-Mrs. Emily True
De Riemer.
Friday. February 15-Mr. G. w: Coleman.
Saturday, February 16-Miss Ketcham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09

The condition of Mrs.sfMtchell, who was
stricken with paEaly sis Tuesday night at
her home at Congress Heights. was not i'm
proved this morning. it was stated Her
son from Texas Is expected to arrive to-
morrow.
Mounted sergeabt Hrry. lately trans
ferred to the AnacostiaS precinct. began his
duties last evening atN6 o'clock. Suisse
quently he went aoyer he different beats
making himself fa1miliarlwith the territory
be held at the amusement hall at st. Eliz-
abeth's Asylum last evening was post
poned and dance was given instead
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
Amounted General Secretary.

Mrs. Geo. E. Reed. wife Of DR.. Reed. pres
ident of Dickinson College, has been chosen
general secretary of the Young Peoples
Work of the Womans Home Missionary
Society, and will be in Washington for a
few days and address the young people Of
Washington district in. Metropolitan Church
parlors Monday. February H. at o'clock
p.m. Mrs Reed will meet the ladies social
ly at Mrs D. 3. Streets, 1902 9th street
northwest, Tuesday from to 6 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
Maccabee.. at Festive Board.

Golden Rule Tent, No. 3. knights Of the
Maccabees, has just received a handsome
degree outfit, and the degree team of Mt.
Vernon Tent put the work on the floor"
c. A. Hartman, the commander, presided.
Before the tent closed he announced that
upon adjournment the tent and visitors
would reassemble at the foot Of the stair
way and march to 18th and G streets,
where collation. awaited them.
Arriving there the program included toasts
as well as the serving OF refreshments.
There were responses by Messrs. Latham,
Pulliam, Hannah. Lite. Thoroughbred, Grit
fifth Luke and Gall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09

Arrangements have been made for DR..
Henry van Dyche of Princeton University,
described by his friends an enthusiastic
fisherman an eloquent preacher and a de-
lightful writer to read from his own
works Monday evening at o'clock, in the
Church of the Covenant, under the au-
spices of the Mems Society of that church.
The tickets sold will be limited to the seat
ing capacity of the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
RELIGION. work in the Army.

An address in regard to conditions in the
Philippines will be delivered by Chaplain
Miller, U. 8. A., at the afternoon service
tomorrow at o'clock in the Church Of the
Covenant, Connecticut avenue and 18th
street. Rev. Mr.. Miller is not only man
of ability but he has an interesting story
to tell as he has been an active worker in
the army since it has been in these islands
of the Pacific. e. ".
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
Suit for $1,000.

In a declaration at law filed today by
Richard E. Donaldson, through Attorney
James +. Mullaly against the Metropolitan
Railroad Company, to recover damages in
the sum Of $1,000 1t Is alleged that the 2Sth
Of last August the plaintiff, while in the
performance Of his duty as driver of
wagon sustained serious injury. The
wagon he was driving, he says, was struck
by a car of the defendant at the intersec-
ton of AZ and C streets southwest. and he
was thrown violently from his seat to the
ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09

"Crescite ct Muftipiicanim.' The reverse
side Is Of blue silk, inscribed ''The Active
Maryland Republican Association, WASH
ington, DC: orgsnizedS September Z. 1900.
The banner will Ebe trimmed with heavy
gold bullion fringe. cord and tassels, sur
mounted with a gold eagle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
The Chiefs Intention.

1t is understood Mr.. Paris did not in
tend that a fireman injured or killed in the
performance Of actual fire duty should not
be pensioned or his family given an al
lowance. even though the fireman had not,
at the time Of injury or death. served
twelve months. but the fact that the
amendment which he recommended does
have such an opposite effect has been
pointed out to the Commissioners. not only
by Attorney Duvall, but also by his prede-
cessor, Mr.. Thomas; for the latter in May,
1898, in an opinion rendered upon the sub
Ject, advised them that until member of
the fire department had served at least
twelve months therein. neither he nor his
family could be pensioned.
Nothing was done to secure an amend
ment Of the act Of 1895, however, but It Is
the intention Of Commissioner Mcfarland,
as stated in yesterdays Star. to at once
move that the Commissioners ask Congress
to SO amend the law as to make every
member Of the fire department., no matter
how brief his service therein. entitled to
pension If injured in the performance OF
fire duty, and to entitle his family to one
in the event Of his death. The Commits
sioners will also ask Congress to grant Mrs.
Keefe and her child pension.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
I. Not a Candidate.

It is learned on good authority that Mrs.
Lindsay, the wife Of the senator from Ken
lucky. is not candidate for the presidency
of the Daughters of the american Revolu-
ton, and could not under any circum-
stances accept the 0fhcA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
M CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets. All drug
eists refund the money IL 1t fails to cure. +. W.
Groves signature Is on each box. 26c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
Maryland Club 200 Strong.

The Active Maryland Republican Asso-
citation proposes to have 200 men in line In
the inaugural parade. and is negotiating
for the use of live elephant as a feature
Of their display. The association is having
q silk banner made for the inaugural pa
rade. The front ground is of heavy white
banner silk, and will be inscribed MARY
land'' in gold on a blue scroll; the coat-of-
arms in orange and black and the motto,
The evening times., 1901-01-18
A MYSTERY IN new HAVEN
Body of a Yale Student Found by a
Policeman.
Had Been Missing Since Thursday
The Case believed TO Be
One of Suicide.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Jan. 18.-The
mysterious disappearance of a prominent
Yale student yesterday, the hunt through
the woods and over snow for him all last
night. the finding of his dead body this
morning. with rumors OF suicide and re
port of other peculiar developments. have
thrown the Yale campus into state Of
excitement
The student who has been missing was
member of the sophomore class in the
academic department. and q brother Of
Robert T Root, an instructor ii English
and graduate of the class of SO Harry
Root disappeared on Tuesday. Little
was thought Of his failure to report till
last night, when complaint was secretly
made to the detective bureau and adyer-
tisements were inserted IN the New Ha-
ven morning newspapers. without, how
ever. disclosing by name young Roots
identity.
Il vas still hoped that he would be found
10 be safe till this morning when his dead
body vas discovered by policeman in
front Of the New Haven High School
Building on Orange Street, the Hill House
High School as il is known.
The matter was put IN the hands Of
Medical Examiner Bartlett He viii an
nounce his finding in the case this after
noon There are persistent rumOrs OF sui
eide. Roots friends declare that he had
been Iaboring under severe mental stress
recenjly aud that he had for week been
very despondent. He sSas near the top Of
his class in scholarship. Overstudy Is be
ieyed 10 have, in part, caused his
mental condition
The evening times., 1901-01-18
TO VOTE ON TIE ARMY BILL.
The Measure to Be Passed by the
Senate This Afternoon

The Senate today resumed consideration
of the Army Reorganization bill. and af-
ter some discussion, which VIII last until
4 O'Clock. the measure viii be passed hy
Il IsrSe majority It is figured by those
in charge of the matter that the majority
viii not be less than twenty-six-
The bill provides that the President in
his discretion is authorized TO increase the
regular army to 100, Geo men. the minimum
strength to remain at $4,000 men No
restrictions are placed on the use Of the
increased force by the President and he
nay at any time make the increase and
retain II SC long as he deems it necessary
The entire measure caters to the regu-
lar army. and only permits volunteer OH
GERS TO attain the rank of first and second
ieutenants and captain. Everything else
goes to the regular establishment.
The army canteen is abolished There
viii be 40 veterinary corps attached to
the army All officers who served during
the civil war shall. when retired. be given
the rank and pay of the next higher
grade. One brigadier general is made
major general and two brigadier gene
rails Of volunteers are made brigadier
generals in the regular army.
When the measure was called up today
Mr.. Gallinger offered ar amendment pro-
hibiting the sale OF or importation into
the Philippine archipelago Of liquors Of
any kind. He stated that the saloon was
doing great damage and that the sale Of
liquors was rapidly increasing
Mr.. CoclIreH said that if the President
had the government Of the Philippines in
his hands there was no use in Congress
meddling.
Mr.. Cauinger replied that he knew this,
but that Mr.. Mckinley had never made
any effort to stop the traffic, and the Sen
ate should do so.
The evening times., 1901-01-18
QUEEN vIcToRIA's CONDITION.
symptoms That Cause Her Physi-
cians Serious apprehension.


clans Serious apprehension.
LONDON, Jan. 18.-The Queen today
viii pass the date when she becomes the
Oldest sovereign who ever reigned in Eng
land, having lived 81 years and 239 days,
which was exactly the age of her grand
father, George III.
It is significant, however. that on this
very day the gravest information comes
from high medical authority at Osborne
in regard to the health OF the Queen
The symptoms of malady which would
be durable N the case Of person enjoy
ing youth and a good constitution have
appeared. and have caused the most Sc
rious apprehenslons in the minds OF the
medical advisers in attendance. Her
Maiesty's condition is already serious,
though not Immediately alarming. Her
visit to France has been abandoned.
The nearest members of the Royal
family, including the Prince of Wales
and the Princess Louise, have Cancelled all
their engagements and are going to Os-
borne tomorrow.
The evening times., 1901-01-18
MR. MKINLEY IN HIS OFFICE.
sigUs some Papers and Then Goes
for Drive.

for Drive.
For the first time in almost two weeks
re President was in his of4ce this morn
ing. He remained but few minutes to
attend to some urgent matters and sign
several important papers He did not
receive ary callers, however. and will not
see any visitors on business this week
at least The attack Of grip has entirely
left him, but he has not fully recovered
from its effects TO the extent of regain
ing his old-time strength and yigor.
He took his first ride in Washington
behind the new team of bays which he
recently purchased in Akron this morn
.ng. The horses are spirited, but gentle
though they were somewhat uneasy by
reason of their unfamiliarity with the
asphalted streets and electric cars They
made a very pleasing appearance when
they pranced out upon Pennsylvania Ave
nue..
Senator Butler was one OF the callers
at the White House. He was accompa-
MED by Mrs. Butler and his brother, Ma
jor Butler, who IS an officer in the army.
The evening times., 1901-01-18
THE TRIAL AT PATERSON
Attorneys in the Bosschieter Case
Still Summing Up.
The Three Prisoners CsreYvOrn and
Nervous When They Appear
in the Courtroom.

PATERSON, N J., Jan. 1S.-Sone little
strategy was evident in the manuevres
which gave to the defence in the Bossehie-
ter murder trial an opportunity 10 De
heard in the speechmaking today. No one
believed that counsel for Walter C. Meal
ister William a Death. and Andrew J
Campbell, 10 save whose necks desperate
effort has been made this week, could not
have finished their summing up yesterday.
That such was not their plan became ap-
parent. however, when City Counsel Mich
aeI Dunn made his address in the after
noon. His speech was practically an am
plihcation OF his opening for the defence
on Wednesday. but IL consumed much
time Ex-Judge Francis Scott had pre-
ceded him and ex-Judge William T. Hoff-
man was to follow and, If Mr. Hoffman
had spoken yesterday, it would have left
today clear 10 the prosecution and Jus
tice Dixon's charge, but under the circum-
stances another day may be consumed in
speechmaking-
Mr.. Hofman's place in the defence has
been that of counsel TO all three defend
ants. Michael Dunn and his brother have
been specifically the attorneys for Death
and Campbell, and Mr.. Scott and John W
Harding the attorneys for McAIister
There were no hanGcuuS on the pTiS-
oners when they reached the courtroom, a
few minutes before 10 o'clock this morn
ing. Their wrists were freed at the door
for the first time since the trial began.
Heretofore they had not been released
until they reached their seats. They
were three pretty careworn individuals
when they dropped into their chairs to
day. Deaths face was the most haggard.
and his cheeks were sunken- McAIIster's
air of enrOnteTy had entirely disappeared
Campbell vas nervous
Justice Dixon and the jury entered the
court room simultaneously at lees
o'clock and shortly afJerWard Mr. Hof-
man began 10 speak. When lives were i'm
periled by fire, shipwEeck, or other acci-
dent, said Mr. Hoffman, every effort at
rescue WIS made. So the law massed all
its forces and precedents TO bring man
out from under an Indictment so that ne
should not go TO his death without proof
beyond q reasonable doubt Mr. Hoffman
then dwelt upon the contention. already
advanced by the defence, that If the facts
in the case could be recOnciIed with the
theory Of innocence and, moreover. unless
the facts ex uded beyond doubt the pos
sibility of innocence, the jury must
acquit~
Mr. Emily began 10 sum uD for the
prosecution at 12-30 o'clock He asked
for verdict of murder in the first de
gree.
The evening times., 1901-01-18
Fights With GHB BOERS
General Kitchener Reports on Two
South African Skirmishes.
a Clash West of VentSrsburS, in
Which the Bure..srs Lose Four
aIists Attack CoIviiie's Column
Near Standerton, But IEe RepuIsed

LONDON. Jan. 18.-The War Office bas
received the following despatch from
General Kitchener Gated Pretoria, tedzy
THE New ZeaIanders and the Aus
tralian bushmen vigorously attacked
800 of the enemy eight miles west of
Ventersburg. The Beers had four
killed and two wounded. Many ri
deriess horses were noticed We had
one wounded
The enemy attacked ColvilIe's coll
unn, north of Standerton yesterday.
They were repuIsed with severe loss
Our casualties were one killed and
fifteen wounded. KITCHENER
A despatch from Durbin, of today s
date, says that while General CoIville's s
column was en- route from New Denmark
TO VaiakIaagte it was attacked by LOCO
Beers, who attempted to cut off the bag
gage train. They made a determined at
tack, but were repulsed
At the same time 400 Beers charged the
cavalry which formed the rear guard. and
forced them to fall back. Four companies
of rifles were concealed, prepared to re-
ceive the Beers. The latter. however, re-
tired
A despatch from Cape Town. dated to-
day 11:2O a m. says that during the &C.
cupation Of Aberdeen By the Boer inyad-
ers. they looted the stores and recruited
twenty-five Dutch rebels. Two of these
were civil servants. who robbed ne post
Office before leaving
The Times" the British organ. today
warmly welcomes the extension Of mar
tial law to nearly every district in Caps
Colony and the proclamation that the
peace preservation act viii be enforced il
other places. Under this act all civilians
are compelled to deliver up any arms they
may have in their possession and its en-
forcement will remove some causes Of II
ritation and possible danger.
Many residents of the peninsula are
trembling in their shoes on account OF ex-
pected attacks by he Boer invaders.
The evening times., 1901-01-18
RIOTERS UNDER ARREST
Militia Takes Charge Of the Stu
alton at Corbin, Ky.
Citizens EnraGed Over the Procedure
of the Commander OF the
state Troops.

CCRBIN, Ky, Jan. 1S.-Two companies
of State militia, under command OF Col.
r. D. Williams. arrived here before day
break, and this morning began disciplin
ing the riotous citizens on account of
whose conduct two persons were killed
and three fatally wounded by bullets and
explosions of dynamite on Wednesday.
Colonel Williams ordered tbe arrest of
three Of the ShotweIl boys, s5ns OF James
ShotweiI who was killed - Raleigh
White On Wednesday, and tpey have been
sent TO Whitesburg, where they viii be
held 10 appear before the grand jury on
the charge of intimidating.
These men with their friends after
the killing OF their father, paraded the
streets and fred numerous volleys at
the store where the Office : had White
under guard They also attackEd Sheriff
Sutton and posse while that official was
taking White to Williamsburg yesterday
morning The ShotwelIs, John, Bob, and
Charles, armed with shoJguns, entered
the train and the sheriff was forced to
release White, ordering him TO -un TO
the far end OF the train and jump off, go
ing a mile up the road where he was to
wait for the train After the sheriff got
White of he had the train held and al
lowed the ShOtweIIs 10 make q thorough
search. He then had them get OF and
had the train gun slowly until White was
overtaken and brought back on the train.
There was great excitement when the
ShOtwell boys were put on the train this
morning and the Indignation against the
troops was pronounced. n many instances
there we're open threats.
At Williamsburg a strons guard was
placed over White last nig1t A detaeh-
ment OF militia viii also guard him there
tonight while the remainder OF the troops
remain at COrbin 20 prevent further
clash The bodies Of Susan Cox Sutton
Farris. and James ShotwelI VIII be buried
at the town graveyard today.
The evening times., 1901-01-18
MRS. BARATZ's CASE.
Local Hebrew Societies OF Washing
ton Interested in Her Behalf.

Local Hebrew Societies OF Washing
ton Interested in Her Behalf.
The case of Mrs Rosie Baratz. the He
brew woman, whose g:ief enlisted the
sympathies and aid of Comptroller Dawes
at the White House yesterday, while she
was enceavoring to see the President TO
secure (. pardon for her husband. is be-
ing looked after by the United Hebrew
Charities. The woman has been in Wash
ington for more than a week. and Hon.
Simon Wolf Is preparing 10 present her
case as soon as the President is able TO
entertain it.
The Hebrew Societies. by whom Mrs
Baratz is being cared for. are very CRATE
full TO Comptroller Dawes foE the inter
est he manifested in the y oman and the
assistance which ne volunteered to rem
der her The wOman's hl-7sand, Morris
Baratz. an honorably discharged soldier
is ar present undergoing sentence in the
Hudson county IN j. jail for violation
of the Internal Revenue law II is as
serted that because of his ignorance Of
the laws he was made the tool Of several
men who We're maintaining an Illicit still
and suffered for their offeEces. Mr.. Wolf
has seen the Attorney General in regard
to the case, but the trouble is that the
Presidents illness has prevented speedier
action.