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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
MRS. WARD TELLS HER STORY.
Admits Finding JeweGry She Be-
Iieved Hal Been Stolen.

When the hearing IN the suit Of Mary
z. Law against Eliza T. Ward. to recover
$4,000 for false arrest, was resumed this
morning before Justice Clabaugh, Mrs.
Ward went upon the witness stand in her
own defence She had in December last
caused the arrest of Mrs. Law, an init
mate friend of hers. on the charge of
stealing her jewelry. Mrs Ward re-
sides at Grant Place. which property she
owns She stated to the jury that pre-
vious to the loss of her jewelry IN De-
cember she made will, by the terms of
which she beQueathed 10 Mrs. Law life
interest In her estate Referring TO the
loss Of the jewelry, Mrs. Ward stated that
when she missed it she informed the po-
lice OF her loss. About the same time
size notified her friend. Mrs. Law, 10 pack
be- trunk and leave the premises. She
aiso intinated that she suspected Mrs.
Law of being responsible for the disap-
pearance of her jeweIry.
When told tins, she said, Mrs. Law in
viteG investigation, asking that not only
she, but also her trunks be searched
This was done, but the missing jewelry
was rot found. Mrs. Law was then ar
ton. where she was detained for some
time before being released.
Several hours after the arrest Of Mrs
Law Mrs Ward stated she found the
missing jewelry in a chamOis bag in q
blind pocket in her underclothing, The
1eWelry, she states was in this pocket
all the while she was searching for it,
after she had accused Mrs. Law of be-
ing responsible for its disappearance.
She. however was not aware that the
Jeweiry vas on her person, Mrs Ward
having placed it In the pocket where it
was found.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
FUNERAL OF .sBoB' CoNNELL.
The Last Rites over This Well
known Local Sporting Man.

The funeral of Robert L ConnelI. well
known among local sportsmen. who died
Sunday at his home. 332 Pennsylvania
Avenue, took place this afternoon from
Lees undertaking establishment. The in
terment will be made at the Glenwood
Cemetery. Mr. Conneu leaves a widow,
but no children survive him
Bob" ConneI, as he was called b. his
friends, was one of the best known sport
ing men in Washington. For the past
twenty-five years he has taken an active
part in all the current sports. He was a
great friend of Billy Mcmillan, who was
at one time the champion pugilist Of the
District When cockhghts and dogfghts
were allowed in Georgetown Conneu was
looked upon as an authority and Judge
Later he was associated with George
MantZ In the running OF a saloon, which
was renowned for its gatherings of sport
ing men
ConneH possessed a quiet. generous
manner and was always ready TO help a
friend His death is moilrned by those
with whom he associated.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
THE ORDER OF ST. GEORGE.
Celebration OF the Anniversary of
Columbia Lodge.

Columbia Lodge. No 297. Order of Sons
Of St George, celebrated It's seventh an
niversary at the National Rifles Hall last
night with a grand ball and reception
Many members with their lady friends
were present. enjoying the occasion to
their utmost.
The following officers had charge of
the affair: Executive committee. T Col
lins, chairman; G. -Pratchett. secretary;
J. + Hunt, treasurer; M 7. Savage and
W. Savage, floor committee; T G. Hill.
floor manager; ". Soper, assistant floor
manager: T Williams p Smith. H.
Mortimer, J. Brown, A. Laurence, J. Bin
don. and ". Morris.
Lady Pauncefote Lodge. Daughters
of St George. was instituted last Mon
day at the house Of Mrs. @. Cole. Fif-
teenth and l. Streets, having ALREADY a
large enrolment OF members.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
The Drnth Recnrd

The following deaths for tWenty-four years
were reported at the Health Department up TO
noon yesterday: Fannie Streets. 10 years; An
thony Chase, 9I years; Elizabeth A Mclaughlin,
IS years; Davis Gainey, 78 years; William c.
Dorsey, 72 years; Francis Connolly, Il years;
Thomas @. Ash, Go years; Thomas Har-
risen, 6S years; John A. Aagee, 6S
years; Alrnstha Morrison, IS years; Emma Y
Berry, 4I years. Robert L. ConReIl, 40 years;
Catharine Hughes, 40 years; Michael sullivan, So
years; Richard Washington, % years; Hattie
Green, % years; james Burke g years; Lulu
Enttin. 70 years. Ambrose Aylss q year.: Emma
Williams, q years; Fred D. Williams wears;
William G. o'Brien, years and 10 T.sonths +;
Robert n. Whaley ! year and months: Geneva
Williams, Ila years; Ernest S. Bergman, / wear
and months; May J. Lowry. months; Fir-
gtnia Boxley. months Jessie W. Ripple, ga
months; Elizabeth Hickltng, 90 days
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
FEARS FOR MRS. SWANSON.
wife. of the Virginia -Representatiye
Ill in This City.

Mrs Swanson. wife of Representative
Claude a. Swanson OF Virginia. is serI-
ously i'll at her home. 1901 Nineteenth
Street northwest She is suffering from
a severe attack Of the Quinsy. Mrs.
Swanson attended the Inaugural Ball
and upon returning home complained OF
not feeling well. Since that time she has
been confined 10 her bed. She has had
her throat Ianced three times, but has
been given little relief She has not slept
or eaten since Sunday, and her condition
is giving her relatives and friends grave
concern. though DR.. William M Sprigg.
morning
Representative Swanson who went to
Virginia last week, was called home yes
terday owing to his Wife's condition Mrs
a. d. Lyons, mother of Mrs. Swanson
Mrs. Henry Bohmer, and the Misses Ly-
ons, her sisters, are with her.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
DEATHS IN THE DISTRICT.
An Increase From Heart Disease.
ApOpIexy, and ConSunlptfon.

During the week ending Saturday.
march 8, there were I3S deaths in the
district. OF these Il were Of whites, and
"a eolored. The death rate was 25-75 per
thousand Of ell the population AS com
pared with the previous week, the deaths
from heart affections increased from 10 TO
H. from apoplexy from to 8. and from
consumption from IA to - There was d
decline IN the mortality from pneumonia
from 20 10 Il, and grip from u to : There
We're fatal cases Of typhoid fever and
) or diphtheria- Two deaths from yio-
Ience, l being by a fall at the addition
to Government Printing Office, resulting
IN fracture Of skull, and l by burns by
fire.
At the close Of the last report there
were a cases of diphtheria in quara 1tine.
During the week 10 new cases developed
and II We're discharged, leaving - cases
under treatment in q premises
Of scarlet fever there were 2 cases in
quarantine at the close Of the last report.
During the week II new cases We're re-
ported and were discharged. les wing %
cases with warning cards in q premises.
There We're Il cases OF smallpox under
treatment in the hospital During the
week new cases occurred, and were
discharged, leaving Is cases III the hospi-
tai at the close of this report.
The mean weather conditions were:
Temperature Of the atmosphere, So de-
grees. relative humidity S., and barome-
ter, Z9-9L There was 4 pref ipitation of
O-63 of an inch, with southerly winds av-
eraEing miles per hour The minimum
temperature was IS degrees on the 9Th,
and minimum Il degrees on the 9Th in
Stant.
The following were the deaths, claSsi-
9; bronchitis, +; congestion Of lungs, 3:
consumption, p; diarrhoeaI diseases, 2;
diphtheria, 3; diseases Of brain, ;; dis
eases of heart, Il; diseases of kidneys. 6;
malignant groWths, 2; meningitis. 2; pneu-
mOnia. L: typhoid fever, /; miscellaneous,
80; grip. l. Tot-1. is.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
NEWS FROM GEORGETOWN n
Interest in the Care Of Destitute
Sick and Wounded.
Funds to Provide for Unfortunafes
at the StatiOnhouSes Needed - 4
Driver Charged With Cruelty to
AnImaIs-West End Personal Notes

at the Stationhouxes Needed - 4
Driver Charged With Cruelty to
AnimaIS-Nest End Personal Notes
Dr.. Glazebrook's suggestion that the Dis
trict authorize the calling IN OF q physi-
clan 10 the various starfonhOuses when
ever a man unconscious or in q state
about which there is doubt, is brought
in, meets with the hearty endorsement of
members Of the medical profession here.
The corporation physicians, whose duties
carry them over a wide section. are often
unobtainable at critical moments and IN
many instances injured men have suffered
through enforced inattention and for this
reason il Is urged that provision should
be made TO secure the services Of any
doctor that could be reached in such
emergency. The physicians here say that
human life is too precious a, thing TO
wait for the coming Of any special doc
tor, who, through force OF circumstances
or numerous patients, may be deferred
from answering calls promptly Often it
IS impossible 10 find the corporation ply
sician here. the doctor assigned to the
section west OF Thirty-second Street be
ing obliged 70 go as far as the Chain
Bridge where, on some occasions, he is
detained for hours By the critical condi-
tion Of a patient
DR.. a 3. Shekells. whose Office is near
the station, has for years oficiated
IN a professional way at the station in
emergency cases without compensation.
lie has IN hundreds of instances left his
bed al niGkt 10 dress wounds and IN 9TH
er ways to contribute TO the physical
comfort Of mafmed, injured, or III prison
ers or unfortunates. The local doctors
declare that the other physicians should
have their services recognized by the Dis
trict in the manner suggested by DR..
Glazebro0ke, who Is cognizant Of the
needs Of the stations. The Corporation
physicians are doing a splendid work
here. but no mar can be at the station
and al the homes OF the poor al the same
time. 1t is most necessary for the pres
ervation Of life in many instances. said
three physicians. IN substance, today,
that q fund be set aside annually for
the purpose Of providing physicians and
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
Contract to Carry the Mails.

The State Department has received from
Minister Hunter. Of Guatemala, the trans
lation Of the new contract between the
United Fruit Company a2d the Guate-
malan Government for the carrying of
malls, passengers, and merchandise be-
tween New Orleans and Puerto Barrios
and other porte of the Republics Of Guate-
mala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Riea,
and Colombia. The contract is for three
years counting from january !, 1901. The
steamship company is TO make seni-week-
Iy trips between Puerto Barrios and New
Orleans and to give q fqrtnightly service
with other ports. The Government pays
the, company monthly subsidy
Of s1.i70 Steamers ave exempt from
bort tsxes, TIE company will carry
cargo for The Government for 90 Del. cent
less than the usual rates and immigrants
for Is per cent less
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13

Real estate men say that IN all Tenley-
town and vicinity there is but one vacant
house, and that that is undesirable The
chemical engine force. sOou TO be assign
ed there, viii be unable 10 secure homes
for their families There IS very profit
able field at TenIeytown for those who
viii build houses to rent, the real estate
agents declare Most Of the dwellings
there are owned b. the occupants. The
placing OF University Park sites on the
market is bringing about the building of
many new homes, but the erection of
dwellings for revenue has not begun.
Georgetown agents are being besieged
with enquiries for suburban houses for
the summer To all applicants. the reply
is made that TeuleytOWn has no houses
that are unoccupied. The A J. Riley
tract 10 be placed upon the market to-
geIher with twelve acres of the Shoe
maker place, viii give builders of invest
ment houses an opportunity they have
lacked up TO this time.
In a Il weeks the diversity Park peo-
pie "ll ran q free coach at intervals be-
tween IenIeytown prOner and their sub
division.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13

Work was begun yesterday on the site
to be occupied by the Ross Flats, oppo-
site the Royce place, on Road Street The
magnificent old oaks that have been a
feature of and an inspiration 10 Cooke
Park. are being chopped down today, pre-
hminary to the excavations and construc-
ton.
This propert-'- which was recently pur-
chased by Samuel Ross. was once the
site Of the residence of one of France s
Ministers TO the United States. The house
WAS destroyed by fire years ago ana the
ruins were pulled down by Governor II.
d. Cooke, who began preparations TO
erect on the spot q costly mansion
Black Friday" which enguIfed the for
tunes Of so many E4en. however, made
Governor Cooke a bankrupt, and this
with others plans. b was forced to
abandon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
The Training of ChiIdren.

Mrs. Louise Pollock viii give her twenty-second
course Of ten lessons the care of young children
this evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Sojourner Truth
Home for Working Women and Girls. 2GO7 Yer
mont Avenue northwest. These lessons are free
to any who have the care OF children They
based upon Froebels kindergarten Philosophy for
Children from the age OF three months until old
enough to attend the kindergarten.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
Could Not Put Up Fifty Dollars.

Daniel shehan today sent to jail from the
Police Court for thirty days for carrying con-
cealed weapons. When arrested by Policeman
Maurice N. Brown ne had a pistol in his posses
sion. lie failed u produce $50 to pay his fine
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
The Case Not Prosecuted.

The case of Robert P Stone, charged with hav-
ing committed assault Oh Ethel Kellogg, was
noI-prossed by Prosecuting Attorney MuIlowny,
IN the Police Court today.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13

National-E H Sothern and Virginia Harmed in
Hamlet" Afternoon and evening
Columbia-''Fhe Dairy Farm evening
Chase's Ne". Grand-Polite Vaudeville, alter
noon and evening.
Lafayette Sowing the Wind afternoon and
evening.
Academy Young Wife" cvening
Kernan's---ttoPian Burlesquers," afternoon and
evening
Biiou-.'Dainty Paree Burlesquers,'' afternoon
and evening.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13

Steps have been taken to solve the fish
wharf problem by advertising the prop
erty for sale at public auction on Sat
urday. March %, at 3 o'clock p m At
the auction several weeks ago there were
no bidders for the privilege. owing to the
difficulty experienced in getting rid Of
the refuse that accumulates there That
difficulty has now been surmounted, it IS
understood, the contractors for the re-
moval of garbage and dead animals hav-
ing agreed TO take care of the refuse 1t
is also reported that there viii be several
offers for the fish wharf privilege and II
is expected that the competition for the
possession Of the wharf viii be somewhat
spirited.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13

Superintendent Combs, OF the Government Hos
pital for the Insane left Washington this morning
for Philadelphia TO bring back TO this city Oscar
Reeves. who escaped from that institution several
months ago. Reeves was arrested in PHILADELPHIA
yesterday, while trying 10 secure license to
marry q muatto woman.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13

Thomas May. colored. q driver for C.
w. Landon, was arrested yesterday charg-
Cd with cruelty 10 animals. His team vas
a balky one and Policeman Neale found
him beating the horses unnecessarily
When the man was taken into custody,
the problem Of getting the horses TO the
station confronted the officer The arri-
val Of the sergeant brought out the sUg-
gestion that the horses be unhitched
which Was done. The animals were then
walked 10 the station, and the wagon was
left on q vacant lot
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
Needed Medical Attention.

Diedrich Wassman, thirty-two years Old. of 352
+ Street southwest, was found wandering around
between the cars in the New Jersey Avenue freight
yards OF the Pennsylvania Railroad about $50
o'clock this morning. He Vas il . delirious con-
dition, and was taken 10 the Providence HOSPITAL
IN a patrol wagon His family has been notified
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Engaged in a DimeuIty.

Harry Smith and William J Donovan were
charged in the Police Court today with engag-
ing in affray. Smith forfeited s. collateral
and Donov2n's personal bonds were taken
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued today to Berry
Henson and Mary Brown; George c. Click, IT,
and Anna E Woods; Joseph Warmth and AIMS
Feldmanu, both OF Baltimore; William HARPER
and Grace Arlington Smith, both OF Baltimore
Nd
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
Four Boys and a Wash Boiler.

The cases of William Hudson, Joshua Brown.
John Chew, and George Moten, the boys charged
with the larceny Of wash boiler, valued at St,
from John Sewel, were continued indefinitely in
the Police Court this morning. The accused were
temporarily committed 70 the care Of the Board
of Children's Guardians.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
Makes Threats and Goes to JaiI

For making threats of personal violence against
Thomas Butler, Thomas Locker was today sent 70
jail for six months IN default OF bonds IN the sum
OF 500. He was tried in the Police Court.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
An Examiner In Chancery.

At a meeting Of the Justices Of the Supreme
Court OF the District, in General Term today F.
Edward Mitchell, OF the law firm of Turner &
Mitchell, was appointed an examiner III chancery.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
The Library Association Meeting.

The ffty-fourth regular meeting of the Library
Association of Washington City will be held al
the Columbia University this evening Earl G
Sven viii speak on state and Local Biography -
and W S. Burns will lead discussion on sub
iect Catalogues Versus Bibliographies."
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
sixty DAYS for an AssauIt.

Henry Hall was convicted in the Police Court
today OF having assaulted Mary Hall He WAS
sent to Jail for sixty days in default {, fine OF
$50.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
Progressive Euehre and Dance.

Lincoln Post, c. A. R., VIII give 4 progressive
euchre and dance at C. A R Han. 1872 Penn
sylvania Avenue tonight; music for the occasion
viii be furnished by Pennoyer's orchestra.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
Convicted of Assault.

James Holmes was charged IN the Police Court
today with assaulting Daisy Holmes. He was
fined $50. in default OF which he was sent to
Jail for ninety days
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
"THE BEST IS AYE THE CHEAP.
EST" AVOID INVITATIONS OF
Cbe Corning Ui1ltt8
WEDNESDAY. MARCH 18. 1901.
weather Indications.

Occasional rains tonight; clearing Thursday,
with falling temperature; brisk southeasterlg
winds becoming westerly.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13

The Julian Walker song recital for the
benefit Of Potomac Lodge Of Masons, of
Georgetown, VIII take place tomorrow
evening at ConcQrdia Hall. 4 large au-
dience is assured
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13

The Commissioners today replied to the
petition of Richard Peters and others,
whe requested that portion of Tenth
Street, between French and r Streets
northwest, be improved in the same man
ner as the portion between French and S
Streets. The Commissioners inform the
petitioners that the latter portion of the
street was in greater need of improve
nent than the other part. which was
thoroughly repaired recently. They say
that the present condition Of the street
does not justify the cost Of resurfacing it,
especially in view of the present state of
the appropriation for the repairs of
streets
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13

The Commissioners today answered the
letter OF l. G Fountain. secretary Of the
Fast Washington Heights Citizens As
sOciation. who complained that the earth
was being washed away from certain
trees on Tweuty-eighth Street southeast
The Commissioners stated to Mr. Fouu-
tain that the trees referred 10 were plant
ed by private parties, and that they do
i10t iz Se eI1e tiFg can If a4th4r OF
their maintenance. The Commissioners
also call attention to the fact that the
present condition Of the trees IS due 10
improper planting.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13

Yesterday the Potomac River at WI
Transport was eighteen feet above tn
low water mark
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13

Last night az EIdOrook Church, TenIey-
town, the Rev b. +. CIarkson, D D, Of
Baltimore, lectured on Some Things I
Saw While q Soldier" The attendance
was large and much interest was evfnoe6
in the discourse. Sir. CiRrkson Possesses
the happy faculty OF alternating instruc-
tion and anecdOte
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13

George 2. Brown and Frederick T.
Webster by order of the Commissioners.
have been appointed watchmen in the
smallpox service, with compensation at
s. per diem, payable from the approDria-
tion to prevent the spread Of contagious
diseases The appointments were made at
The instance of the Health Oficer and
take effect March u, and in connection
with their duties as Watchmen, Brown
and Webster are made additional priyates
OF the Police Department.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13

The Commissioners today ordered that
a catch basin be constructed at the north
east corner Of Twentieth Street and
WOodley Road at an estimated cost Of
So, chargeabfe to the current appropria-
ton for main and pipe sewers
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
Personal Bonds Taken.

Richard Higdon WIS found guilty in the Police
Court today Of carrying concealed weapons. His
personal bonds were taken.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
AFFAIRS OF THE DISTRICT
Paving of the R0adbed of Pennsyl-
Yania Avenue Southeast.

AnacOstia and Potomac River Road
Must Improve the Part Traversed
by Its TracISs-A Request Made for
improvements on Tenth Street.
Charles FernaId, of the Engineer De-
partment, has advised the Computing En-
gineer in connection with the paving of
the south roadway of Pennsylvania Ave
nue. southeast that it viii be necessary
for the Anacostia and Potomac River
Railroad Company to adjust its tracks
and to pave the space between the tracks
and for two feet on either side, with sheet
asphalt. in order that i may conform to
the street covering to be laid
The tracks Of this company cross the
avenue at the intersection of @ and ThiI--
teenth Streets, and the pavement to be
laid passes that point The trackage at
that point is at present unused, and the
problem for the Engineer Depart nent is
either the removal Of the tracks there or
their readjustment and the paving Of the
space occupied by them.
In forwarding the letter of Mr.. Fer
nald TO the Commissioners, the Comput-
ing Engineer asked that the facts be laid
before the railroad company and that it
lie requested to take proper action in the
premises The Commissioners have ap-
proved the report
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13

The Commissioners today ordered that
Thomas J. Fisher be appointed additional
private Of the police force for three years
for duty IN connection with his office as
Inspector Of Electric Lighting.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-13
TIDE TABLE

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