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The Washington times., 1901-12-14
NOT GUILTY OF DEATH
or JAMES s. AYRES.
II Btcoatinucd from Ftrst roge)

the third vote was taken one more had
decided that Mrs. Bonine was not guilty.
At O'Clock the jury decided as whole
that Mrs. Bonine was not guilty Of the
criIia with which she stood accused. Fore
man Hiniphrcy then opened The door Of
the tiiry room and announced that the
jury had reached an agreement.
When asked last night if the jury had
had any communication with anyone out
side Of the court Mr. Humphrey said;
we did not know thing that has been
going on Why. when got nome tonight
my wife told me tlat We had viewed some
premises on X Street. Now, if you will tell
me where the premises are | will tell you
whether we viewed them or not.
When fold that il was the scene Of the
assault upon Mrs. Dennis that was re-
ferred to Mr. Humphrey said:
II did not even know that such IN as
sault had been cornmitted We did one
night this week walk up Eleventh Street
to X Street. then out X Street to F~en-
tieth, and sbhck to The City Han by way
OF Massachusetts Avenue. bu- at no time
during the 7-alk did we stop or even have
a house pointed ont to us. OF course IN
our walk we mus; have passed l.. but we
IiG not know thi.t such crime had been
committed.
I'VE did not even discuss the proceed
ings of the case between ourselves after
we left the court until tonight "hcn the
case was given us to decide
The following are the jury who decided
the fate of Mrs. BOnine: Thomas
Humphrey, foreman; John d. Robinson,
Walter J. Fry. George p. Bury. Cornelius
Carmody, Henry f. Armstrong. Thomas
F. Keane, William p. Colley, George W.
Thomas. William l.. Koontz, Andrew j.
Boyer, and August F. Getz.
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AIMED AT GOVERNOR DURB1N.
Bills Introduced Regarding Extradi-
tion of Tay Ior and Finley.

\ sequel to the refusal of Governor
Durbin Of Indiana to honor the re4ulsition
OF Governor Beckham of Kentucky for the
surrender Of former Governor Taylor and
former Secretary Of State Finley, accused
OF being accomplices in the assassination
OF Governor Goebel was enacted in the
House yesterday.
Representative Robertson CDem.. Lao
introduced resolution asking for an en-
quiry as to whether or not any Governor
OF any State had refused to give full faith
and credit to the legal proceedings of an
other State This was aimed directly at
Governor Durbn. Representative Rob-
ertson intends to press the matter.
He also introduced bill providing that
the United States courts have the right
whenever the Governor Of any State re-
fuses TO extradite fugitive from Justice
upon proper demand OF the Governor Of
another state. to cause the arrest of such
fugitive and hold him for the demanding
party for a period of six months. Then il
no agent appears to receive the prisoner
he shall be discharged. II the Governor
upon whom the requisition Is made fails
TO honor ii the Governor making the de-
mand shall issue his warrant OF arrest to
any marshal of the United States, who
shall thereupon seize the fugitive and de-
liver him TO the State in which he is
wanted.
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
Hooker Washington Incident.
DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETS.
Chairman Bnbcocis Announces the
Subdivisions.

The House District Committee held its
first meeting yesterday. The roll call dis
closed three absentees. Messrs. Stewart.
Morrell. and Blackburn, the only new
members of the committee. After a gen
eral talk about District matters Chair
man Babcock announced the appointment
Of the following subcommittee, the first
named on each committee being chairman.
udiciary-Messrs. jenkins. Smith, Al
len. Blackburn. Cowherd, and Sims.
Ways and Means-Messrs. Pearre, Jen-
ains. Allen, Stewart, Meyer, and Cowhcrd
Education, Labor. and Charities
Messrs. Mercer Morrell. Blackburn, Otcy
and Meyer.
Street Railways. Streets and Avenues
Messrs. Babc0ck. Pearrc. Wadsworth,
aorreIl. Latimer. and Meyer.
Steam Railways essr5. Mudd. Bah
cock, Mercer, Wadsworth Latimcr. Nor
ton. and Otey.
Incorporations-M Messrs. Smith, Mudd
Stewart, Norton. and Sims.
After the subcommittee were announced
the committee adjourned The committee
viii meet Thursdays instead of Wednes
days as in previous sessions, the meeting
day being changed to suit the con
yeniences of the members.
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Abandoned the Horse.
BLOW AT PRIVATE MINING.
Tennessee Trying 10 Prevent De-
Nelopmcnt of Coal Lands.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Dec. ia bill in
the chancery court Of great Importance
has been filed at Wartburg. Morgan Coun-
~. 1t is captioncd Mary II. Philips VS.
II. l.. Cory and W T. Murray" The in
junction prayed for has been granted
w. 7. Murray. prison commissioner, has
been negotiating 10 purchase for the
State q tract Of coal land from II. L.
Cory. who has been for many years
cashier for the State at the Brushy Noun
tain prison il is allesed that this is viii
out due regard for laws governing suth
cases.
Other technicalities are also cited The
reason for The effort 20 acquire this tract
Of land is alleged to be permanently to
prevent the Development Of certain other
valuable coal property, which adioins the
State mine, No J. This pl operty is owned
by private parties, who, 1t is said. con-
template the immediate development Of
the property.
The purchase by the State Of this tract
eaectually cuts of the tract belonging to
the private parties. and totally prevents
its development The result of this bill
rnay be far-reaching, and viii be watched
with considerable interest throughout this
community.
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
DIED.

LISToN-On Friday. December Is, i9Vl. az l2:ll
"a. M. JOHN j. LlSTUN, beloved son OF Daniel
and NIiry Li-ton. aged ten yeas and four months
Funeral from his late residence bi3 Brewer
Court northeast sunday, December 10; at p
IN Relatives and friends are respectfully invited
M t' 4ta,1 MI
JoHNsON-At tdanstown. Frederick county.
Nd DR. WILLIAM II. JOHNSON, in the seventy
fifth wear OF his age.
Funeral from his residence az Adamstown sun
d.y December Is. ut 10 4. m. lntcrmcnt Mount
OIivet Cemetery Frederick, Nd
lIaryland and Virginia papers please eopy) el
pROWN-nerarted thi, life on Thursday De-
ceuihcr II. 1901. at 5:35 p. m, JAMES H.
BROWN. in his seventh year.
Little James has gone to meet his dear grandma.
Funeral Sunday, December Is at p. ni., from
the residence of his parents rs Twenty-irst Street
northwest. Friends and family invited to attend.
ei
NICHOLSON Thursday. December u. 1901,
JESSIE NICHOLS, departed this life. leaving a
wife two daughters, and one
Funeral from the house. l4S3 Madison street
northwest. Saturday. December II. az O'Clock
p M Friends and relatives are invited. ell
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Took Chips and WINS Arrested.

Frank Tibbs. an old coIored man, about
sixty years OF age, was a prisoner at the
Second precinct last night, having been
locked up on a charge Of petit larceny.
Tibbs is poor, and his family being in des
titute circumstances. he went to newly
built house on y Street northwest and
loaded his rickety wagon with small
blocks and chips of wood which had been
left from the building. He said that he
thought he would be doing the contractors
a favor by clearing away the trash, and at
the same time he would be beneflting his
family by keeping them in fire wood Lau-
rance Johnson. the contractor, took de-
cided view to the contrary. and secured
warrant for the aged negro's arrest. and
the man was locked up last night.
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
HIGH SCHOOL CADET FALL.
A brilliant Function at National
Rifles Armory.

=
There was a large and brilliant gather
ing Of young people last night at the an
naal regimental bali OF the Washington
High School Cadets, at National Rifles
Arpory. on G Street, between Ninth and
Tenth Streets northwest
Fully $50 couples were on the floor at
one time. Many young men unaccom-
panied by girls also attended. Twenty
dances. comprising waltzes and two-steps.
constituted the features of the evening.
In accordance with the usual custom the
ball was opened by Colonel Barnes. of the
High School Cadets, assisted by Lieuten-
ant Colonel Boesch and Majors Winter
and Sniffcn.
Among those present were Captains
Gus. Gregory, Manning Bowles: Lieuten-
ants Hayden. OF the High School Cadets.
and Palmer. Of Maryland Agricultural
College Cadets; Cadets Smith and Brown.
OF West Point; Cadet Walker. of the An
napolis Naval Academy. and Lieutenant
Eastman, OF the United States Army. The
music was rendered by Klawar's Orches-
ira.
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SPEAKER CALLS DOWN SMOKER.
Ir. Henderson Reads Rules on n
Republican Offender.

Speaker Henderson saw a hazy column
Of blue smoke arising from one Of the
seats on the Republican side Of the cham
Der yesterday during the session of the
House. and he seemed somewhat indg-
nant. Down came his gavcl with n heavy
thump upon the desk in front of him. and
the business Of the House was suspended.
The Chair observes that members Of
the House violate the rule which prohibits
smoking in this chamber" Numbered the
Speaker. His eye was fixed upon an in
veterate smoker. to whom the rule is a
source OF great annoyance. The Speaker
read the rule and then continued:
The Chair demands that the doorkoep-
er sec that the rule is enforced. and trusts
that every member will feel it a pleasure
10 aid him in that duty
The fire in the burning Havana was
smothercd. The offending member hit
upon the stump OF his Gmokciess cigar.
Then the House resumed its business.
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DINNER AT WHITE HOUSE.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt Enter
tnined Lnst Evening.

II the President and Mrs. Roosevelt
continue the series Of dinners which they
recently inaugurated the Fifty-seventh
Congress will probably close without
many members Of the Upper House hay
ing been omitted from the seasons din
ner list. Another small dinner was given
last night The guests were the Secretary
Of War. Mr.. Root; Senator Hoar, Senator
and Mrs. Hansbrough, Senator and Mrs
Talliaferro, Senator Gamble, Mrs Hob
son, Miss Root and Miss Roosevelt.
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American Jockeys Praised.

LONDON. Dec. 13.-At the annual din
ner of members of the Jockey Club at the
Gimcraek Club at York, Mr. William Will
son-Todd, NJ p, praised the beneficial
effect of the riding of American jockeys
upon race riding in England. The Right
Hon. James Lowther, NJ. p, said that he
entirely agreed with Mr.. Wilson Todd.
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
NO CAUSE FOR RAILWAY WAR.
ynnderbiIts Awnrc of North River
Tunnel Plan.

NEW YORK. Dec. 13.-ohicers OF the
New York Central Railroad declined to-
day to make any statement for publica-
tiou regarding the plan of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad to come into this city by
means of tunnel from Jersey City IN
der the North River.
Persons identified with the Vanderbilt
interests. however. positively denied the
report that the New York Central pro-
posed to fight the Pennsylvania Railroad,
aud they declared that there was no prob
ability OF the Philadelphia and Reading
Railroad being acquired by the Wander
bilts, to be used as a weapon against the
Pennsylyania system.
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
TRUSTEES SALE.

RY VIRTUE Of a deed Of trust recorded IN
liber g3Il. folio 4is. of the land records Of the
District Of Columbia. We Will sell at auction,
within the Office OF Thomas J. Owen 4 son, 9i3
? st. NV. on THURSDAY. DECEMBER %. 1901.
At $50 O'CLOCK p. N. lots los id2. los and
l0i in Thomas F. WagSaman's subdivision ot
part Of Long Meadows, with the improvements
thereon except such parts OF lots As described
in said deed OF trust. TENS stated az time OF
sale. FRANK T. RAWLINGS. RICHARD G.
r RAWLINGS. Trustees. deii,I
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
HASKINS' SUPPOSED
SLAYER AT LARGE.
P1LICE SECURING THE COUNTRY.
Negro Found Dying with RuIIct in
Temple in Barn Near Chew
ohasc-Thomns Morse sus
pcctcd of Crime.

James Haskins died in the COW barn on
the dairy farm OF George a. Wise. about
mile and a half northeast Of Chevy Chase
Circle, at 1910 yesterday morning from
the effects OF a bullet wound in the tenn
pie. Inflicted while he was in the build
ing with Thomas Morse. another emplove
of the place
Morse Made His Escnpc.
Morse has disappeared. and the police
are securing the country in their efforts
to effect his capture This they had been
unable to do up TO a late hour this morn
ing although men have been sent for con
siderable distances into both MARYLAND
and Virginia. Both men are colored and
natives OF Virginia. Morse coming from
Culpepot and Haskins from Oak Grove
Westmoreland County, Va. where he and
his brother we're formerly omploved on
the farm Of Edward Marx. who recently
shot and killed three men, who were on
deavoring to break into his house TO far
and leather him for a fancied wrong. The
Wise farm Is located about half a milo
beyond the Chevy Chase Circle on the
Broad Branch Road.
Paid No Attention TO Threat.
Edward ~ Wise, the manager of the
farm left the barn shortly after O'Clock
yesterday morning and returned to his
house. short distance away. He had
barely reached the porch when he heard
q shot but paid no attention to il. as
the men IN The stable had frequently ghof
al rats which infest the place. 4 mo-
ment later Morse ran Up to him ana
sald that Haskins had shot himself while
climbing up the side Of the barn to shoot
rats. on reaching the barn Mp Wise
found the negro lying on the floor with
the blood oozing from a small wound I'm
the ieit temple. The man was upcon--
scious. and all efforts to arouse him
proved Of no avail. Morse was despatched
on horse to summon Dr. J. W. Chapple
from Tenleytown, while Mr.. Wise hur-
riedly called DR.. W. C. Callahan.
Frank Davis. another colored emplove
on the place. was sent TO notify the no
lice. On his way. be met Morse rett,rn-
ing TO the farm and stopped and talked
with him. Morse seemed very much ael-
tated. and asked what he had better do.
Davis told him ia return to the farm. and
he started in that direction. That was
the last that has been seen of him.
Abandoned the Horse.
The horse which he was riding was
found abandoned several hours later In
an exhausted condition. and with The evil
dence upon his head Of having been driven
through forest Of pine trees. The ply
sicians, who attended Haskins. we're IN
able 10 do anything for him, and he soon
died. Coroner hewitt was sent for. and
with him came Photographer Johnson.
who secured pictures Of the surroundings
and Of the dead body The body was ar
terward removed TO the uorgue. where
an autopsy viii be performed today.
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Mother and Children stranded.

Mrs. Julia Allen. accompanied by her
two children, aged ten and twelve years,
arrived at the Baltimore and Potomac de-
pot yesterday destitute. She told the po
lice she had no money and that she was
without friends in this city. She was on
her way TO Wilmington, Del. where she
claims to have a sister, Mrs. Mollie
Mayes.
TIE police directed her TO the House Of
Detention. where She obtained lodging for
the night
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
TEMPEST IN FRANCE.
Heavy SNOW and Gale Being EN-
perienccd in Paris.

PARIS. Dec ia fierce tempest is
prevailing over northern and western
France and heavy snow and gale have
penetrated Paris.
The gauges on the Einel Tower regis
tered wind velocity OF thirty-six feet
per second.
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
Mrs. Neal Granted Decree.

Margaret C. Neal yesterday filed suit
for divorce against William T. G. Neal
The papers in the case were placed in he
safe by order OF the court.
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
TEMPLE OF JUSTICE.
Representative Mercer Introduces
BIIl Providing for One.

Representative Mercer. Chairman of the
Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds. yesterday reiDtroduced his bill
appropriating s7.0OO.oOo for the purchase
o; a site and The erection thereon OF q
building for a temple OF Justice, TO be oc-
cupied by the United States Supreme
Court and the other United States courts
in the District
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
Right of Way for sewer.

David f. McComb Superintendent Of
Sewers. has recommended that cond, s.i.s.
iion proceedings be instituted to secure
the right OF way for the construction Of a
sewer through the lands OF the Hitler es-
tate on the line of Detroit Street, be-
tween Tenth and Twelfth northeast
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
Lounging Robes,
$500.

If you want to give a man
a handsome present-give
him a lOunging robe. This
special lot which we put on
sale today at 50 are the same
values usually sold at So and
$3.50.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL BANK OF WASH
INGTON CITY. Washington, ID. C., December
II. 1901 The annual election for directors Of
this bank viii take place at the banking house
on TUESDAY. JANUARY u. lgts. Polls open
from Y m to 2 D. m. +. A. STIER. Cashier.
drIl2I 5s-jaul II IS
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
q EA TODAY for Boys
Vc'oV Suits and Over.
coats worth fully S.

and embracing suits in
double breasted Norfolk
style, blouse styles, and YES
tie suits, and overcoats in a
variety of excellent wearing
fabrics.
Parents who are buying
suits and OyercOats for
Xmas giving will take no
tice.
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
Administrators Of Pritchard Estate.

Justice Barnard. sitting for probate
business, yesterday appointed J. j. Dar-
lIngton. administrator of the estate OF
lanes T. Pritchard The administrator
is required to furnish bond In the sum
of 80 600,
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
SOC NeCkWear.

The largest variety of
neckwear at 30 cents in
town is here-and display
ed, too, in a way that makes
the choosing easy and
quick.
You'll applaud our good
taste in selecting. Many
have already remarked that
ours are the handsomest in
town.
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
when Arranging Your Xmas Menu

remember you're to serve ''Havenner's Bread It's
the best in the bread line. Therefore the kind you
should have for the feast. The purest, most whole
some and appetizing made. AT all leading groeers :
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
THE TINES COMPANY.
NOTICE or ELECTION OF TRUSTEES.

NVIIUT1 Ut I-I-I-V 7 lV-F VI I'tV7- ~
Notice is hereby given that a meeting Of the
stockholders Of The Times Company viii be held
az the Office OF the company in the Hutchins
Building, corner Of 10th and sts. NV, Wash
ington. d. c.. on the 18TH DAY OF JANUARY,
1902 al O'CLOCK 7. NJ, for the purpose Of
electinn five Trustees for the ensuing year, and
for the transaction Of such other business as may
properly come before such meeting.
Dated Washington, D. c., December IL, 1901.
". J. DANTE.
5,t95r, Secretary
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
Stops the Cough
and Worlxs OF the Cold.

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a cold In
ono day. No cure. no pay. Price rs conts.
The Washington times., 1901-12-14

THE Children's Hospital has deed OF trus. on
It for twenty thousand dollars. on which il Ia
paying interest. Help to pay It.
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
Any 81 Hat,
Sl.69 Today.

. The unrestricted choice is
. offered you today of any OF
of our mems 81 soft or stiff
/. hats-for S1.69.
. The assortment is com
plete, and embraces every
shade and every shape.
. Our 81 hats are equal to
any at $3.50 elsewhere. so
. you're really. getting a $3.50
. hat for S1.69.
EiSGnal Brothers,
: Makers and Retailers of Mems and Boys
High-Grade Clothing.
. Corner Seventh and E SITS.
North Park union., 1901-01-25
Fear. American Competition.

London, Jan. 1.-THE Earl of Rose
berry, at the annual banquet Of the
Wolverhampton chamber of commerce.
spoke of the great commercial war
fare being waged against England
saying:
The chief rivals to be feared are
Americn and Germany. The Ameri-
ems, with their vast and almost lncal-
culnble resources. their acuteness and
enterprise. and their huge population.
which will probably be 1Oo,OO,OOO in
twenty years. together with the plan
they have adopted for putting accumu-
lated wealth into great cooperative
syndicates or trusts for the purpose OF
carrying on this great commercial war
fare, are perhaps the most formida-
Bile.
England. In order to withstand in
ternational competition. must thor
oughy educate her youth and l would
suggest sending patches Of young men
abroad to learn the best our rivals
know"
North Park union., 1901-01-25
First Presbyterian Church Of II. Pastor

Tho day was when men Of promi-
nence hesitated to give their testimoni-
ais to proprietary medicines for publ
cation. This remains true today Of
most proprietary medicines. But Pc
runa hes become SO Justly famous. its
merits are known to so many people OF
high and low stations that no one
hesitates to Sea his name In print
recommending Peruna.
Tho highest men in our nation have
given Peruna strong endorsement
Men representing NIL classes and sta
tions are equally represented.
A dignifled representative OF the
Presbyterian church In the person Of
Rev. e. G. Smith does not hesitate to
state publicly that he has used Peruna
In his family and found II cured when
other remedies failed. In this state
ment the Rev. Smith Is supported by
an elder In his church.
Rev. +. G. Smith. pastor OF the Pres
byterian church of Greensboro. Ca.
writes:
Having used Peruna In my family
for some time 1t gives me pleasure to
testify to its true worth. My little boy
seven years of age had been suffering
for some time with catarrh OF the lower
bowels. Other remedies had failed, but
North Park union., 1901-01-25

after taking two bottles OF Peruna the
trouble almost entirely disappeared.
For this special malady consider 1t
we'll nigh = specific. As tonic for
weak and worn out people II has few or
NO equals. Rev. K. G. Smith.
MIR. NJ. ]. Rossman.a a prominent mer-
chant Of Greensboro. Ca. and an elder
In the Presbyterian church of that
place. has used Peruna, and in a recent
letter to The Peruna Medicine Co.. Of
Columbus. Ohio. writes ms follows:
For long time was troubled with
catarrh OF the kidneys and tried
many remedies. all Of which gave me
no relief. Peruna was recommended 10
me by several friends. and after using
few bottles am pleased to say that
the long looked for relief was found
and l am now enjoying better health
than l have for years. and can heartily
recommend Peruna to all similarly af-
fiicted. II il certainly = grand medi-
cine."-M. J. Rossman.
II you do not derive prompt and sat
isfactory results from the use OF Pc
runa. write at once to DR.. Hartman.
giving a full statement of your case
and he will be pleased to give you his
valuable advice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman. President Of
the Hartman Sanitarlum. Columbus.O.
North Park union., 1901-01-25
Saloon Law In London.

In London, the largest city in the
world, all the saloons are compelled
70 eloss promptly at II o'clock mid.
nght, and they remain so till o'clock
IN the morning. On Sunday the sa-
ICONS, or public houses, as they are
saiied, are allowed to open their places,
II desired, between u O'Clock noon and
O'Clock p. m. to allow the poor and
others to get their beer. to be used at
meals or otherwise. but promptly at
O'Clock all doors are again closed and
no more purchases can be made TIL a
O'Clock, when again the doors arf. omen.
ed, to remain open till IL O'clock. Mt
which hour the saloons are again
closed for the night.
North Park union., 1901-01-25
searchliEht. on the Ranch,

Even the western cowboy has come
under the spell of the electric power,
ana ranch in Lower California and
MeXlco is to utilize 4 local water pow
er tor the generation of electricity, for
nghtlng, harvesting, pumping, etc.
Inc chief innovation will be the use
OF searchlights on the mountains over
looking the ranch to prevent cattle
raids. The operator Of each light will
be suitably armed with long-rauce
weapons and provided with a signal
code by which he can fash informa-
tion to the other watchers. A tele-
phone system, embracing all portions
of the 10000 acres. will be another
convenient method of raising an alarm.
North Park union., 1901-01-25
Ten Dollar Con, at Victor.

Victor, Colo. Jan. 1.-THE price of
coal reached the highest notch In the
history of the district yesterday. The
small quantity on hand was retailed
by the dealers at the rate of $40 per
ton, and each purchaser was limited
to 500 pounds. Most OF the orders
were filled up to this limit. Eight
cars OF coal came in over the two
roads. Two cars were for the Gold
Coin mine, two for Goldfield and four
for local dealers.