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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
BUSINESS MEMS EXCURSION.
Preparations for the Outing and
banquet at Chesapeake Beach.

The special committee of the Business
Mems Association recently appointed to
make preparations for the outing of that
OrganiZat ton have perfected arrangements
for the excursion and banquet at Chcsa-
peake Beach, on Tuesday, June + Spe-
ciaI trains 10 convey the members Of the
association viii leave the District Line
Station at 1870 a. N. and 2:39 D m, and
returning viii leave the Beach at $50
p. m. and 10 p. m.
Responses received to invitations sent
out by the secretary indicate unusual in
tcrest in the event and promise i good
attendance The Chesapeake Beach Rail
road Company viii spare no pains TO rem
der the affair successful, and is giving
particular attention TO the banquet at
the Casino Details of the affair are IN
der the supervision Of the following com
mittee: R P Andrews, chairman; J A
Burkart- Chaplin Brown, NJ A Baning
er, J. Blake Kendall, z. II. Neumeyer,
Harry =. Parker N WalIeTsteiu. James
T. Scaggs, J. 4. Straight, and the secre-
tary-
The committee requests that all mem
bers OF the association who have failed
to secure tickets and who are DESTROYS
of further particulars communicate at
once with the secretary.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
GIBsoN's CASE CONTINUED.
Condition of f. z. Holmes Not as Sc
rious rs Was First Thought.


The case of Wilmot Gibson, charged
with assaulting Frank P. Holmes IN La
fayette Square Park last night, was
continued indefinitely by Judge O'Don-
nell in the Police Court today. 1t
is said that Holmes wounds are not as
serious as they were az first thought TO be
The injured man is a son of Desk Ser
geant Holmes, of 40. 1 precinct police
station.
According to the story told concerning
the assault Holmes. whose home is at
g137 X Street northwest, was passing
through the park about 8 o'clock last
night with friends when Gibson stopped
him and asked him for a match. Holmes
said he did not have one, whereupon Glib
son became abusive and Holmes knocked
him down. Gibson upon getting to his
feet again attacked Holmes with a knife
and cut him in the face and about the
body inficting painful wounds. Gibson
started TO run, but was captured by Po-
Iceman Grant after a short chase and
locked up.
Holmes was taken TO the Emergency
Hospital, where his wounds were dressed
ana later he was carried to his fathers
residence Gibson gave his address as
1873 Eighteenth Street northwest He is
about thirty years old Holmes Is much
Younger
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
THE SPANISH WAR VETERANS.
a Reception to Corps Commander
EreII by LEyvton Command.

Henry w Lawton Command. Spanish
War veterans, last night rendered a re-
ception 70 II. z. Uren. corps commander,
and staff, and a number of officers who
have just returned from the Philippines,
who served with the First Regiment, Dis
trict Volunteers IA Cuba. Capt. Joseph
Lyon King, commander Of the Lawton
Command, presided and gracefully vel
coined the corps commander and other
guests Of honor.
There was speaking, music, and refresh
meuts. and the evening was fraught
with pleasure to all who attended. Among
those who responded to calls for remarks
were Corps Commander Uren. Senior
Commander Lipscomb. Junior Commander
Parker, AdJutant Chisholm, Judge Advo-
cate Hodges, Inspector SorrelIs, Chap
lain HoItOn, Captain Graham. Lieuten-
ants Grifdths, Shaw, and Petty. Major
Charles De Lano Hine. Dr. S 9. Cox.
George H Earries, Captain Ferree, Mr..
Dolph, Nj Dyer, and Captain King
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
ANXIOUS FOR A SPEEDY TRIAL.
Mortimer's Attorneys to Make Every
Effort for an Early Hearing

An effort viii be made by counsel for
Lewis Francis Mortimer. who is charged
with the larceny of 5000 worth Of dia-
monds and 800 in money from Mrs Olivia
c. Starring, to secure a speedy trial for
their client
A. S Colyar and Richard P. Evans today
entered their names as counsel for Morti-
mer, and viii endeavor to have a hearing
Of the case as soon as possible. As there
VIII be no juries summoned for service in
criminal branches Of the Supreme Court
Of the District for the month Of July, if
trial is had it must be before the end o.
June.
In the meantime. to provide against Nor
timer having to remain in Jail until fall
in the event thai he does not secure an
immediate trial his counsel viii enGeavOr
to secure his release on bail.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
EVERY PIANO
MUST BE SOLD.
The W. ". KimbalI Co. S Immense
Stock of Fine Pianos Recently PHT-
chased BY Smith & Young
Is Nov Being Sid at sub Prices as
Have Never Before Been Offered
in Washington.
ShreHd Buyers Are Fast Taking Advantage
of This Remarkable Offer.
Our building Must Be Renovated
and Every Piano VIII Be Sold
Before the Work Begins,
June L
New Upright Pianos as Low as 1892.
On Easy Terms.

We have paid no attention to cost
OF former prices, but have marked
each instrument in plain figures so that
a child can get as good a bargain as the
most expert musician in the land. The
stock to be sold consists of many Of she
very best makes now on the market,
such as the KimbaH, Whitney. Hinze,
Hai1es Bros, and many others. All the
latest Style. and fancy woods.
No better pianos than these ever sold
anywhere
AS an instance of how the goods VIII
be marked we offer large size brand new
Upright Pianos in any finish desired
regular price $50 to S2T5-for only s132,
on easy terms
Elegant double veneered case pianos,
usually sold for $3.50 to $500, VIII go at
$50 to S1S5-payabIe so TO s25 cash and IS
10 SO a month
We have some Of the finest Pianos ever
brought to this city, which VIII go at a
saving of $50 to sI75.
We offer lot Of good Square Pianos,
thoroughly overhauIed which we will sell
at $15, SIS, $40, up TO S60-payable SO cash
and S. per month.
Remember the sale is now on and will
only continue until June l. Open evenings
during sale.
SMITH & YOUNG,
Successors TO W W KIMBALL CO.,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
pigs, Ride Interruutea.

P F. Hclbruner, market man living at Ken
sington, Nd driving home a load Of pigs
yesterday morning. when at Eleventh Street and
Pennsylvania Avenue. his horse stumbling upon
the car tracks. fell and brought the wagon to
an abrupt stop The pigs. which we're small ones
and but recently separated from their mothers
were surprised at the sudden interruption thei-
ride. The air WAS filed for several moments with
porcine wailinss OF establishment. which brought
a swarm Of children from streets and alleyways
The horse not hurt and the wagon was dam
aged only by the splintCring OF one shaft The
accident occurred just Hpou the track but ow-
ing 10 the quickly pr0fered assistance OF the
police department. the wagon was backed away
and the horse brought 70 his feet before any
car was DELAYED
Lightning rods. electric work, ]. H. kuehlfng-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
Lost Poeketbook Involved.

peculiar case Of larceny was reported 10 the
police yesterday While leaving Franklin Park
about 5:l5 CLOCK Thursday evening with her
children Mrs Conn. Of 1913 o Street northwest.
Cropped her pocketb0ox- a coIored girl hurried
forward TO pick it up, but was intercepted by a
woman whom she told she had seen the book
dropped by the lady retreating down the path.
The woman said that She would return 1t and
hurried after her. Instead OF making restitution
the woman passed the owner Of the book and dis
appeared Her identity has been ascerta!ned and
a warrant charging her with petit larceny VIII
be sworn out
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25

The following deaths for twenty-four hours
were reported at the Health Department up to
noon today: D. Henry Shelton. 20 years: Rhod-
ericz Theune, 80 years; Bennett HILL IS years:
Glen W Cooper. 81 years: Clara Louise Parker,
IS years; Frances I. Murray 80 years: Esther
Payne. - years; William O. Birmingham, .
years. William Spencer HunneII. p years; Ellen
Garter Berry. 30 years: Warford A. Morris. 81
years; Mary Jeniier, Is years; William C. Gates,
month.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
The VIII of Catherine E. owen.

The viii Of Catherine E. owen, dated February.
1892, was fled today for probate She directs
that her estate shall be divided follows: To
her daughter. Lavinia, wife Of Dr. James N
V MackaII, certain furniture and siIverware and
SIGD- to her daughter Jessie. wife OF Charles d.
CuvIe Of Baltimore. furniture and 500: 20 LInuls
Washington who has served her in the capacity
OF handmade, for more than quarter Of
century. 500. and the remainder to hate Dean
Owen daughter who : named executrix OF the
vsETT
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
CHARGED WITH RoBBING MAILS
Arrests Reported in the big Springs,
Mo, and Dallas, Texas. Gases.

W. L. Cochran, Chief Inspector Of the
PostofTlce Department, received a des-
patch this morning from the inspector in
charge of the st. Louis Division inform
ing him Of the arrest by Inspector Reid
Of Andy Cunningham, William Lee. and
John James. alias Slim Jim. for being
implicated in the pcstoffcc robbery at Big
Springs, Mo
Another despatch from New Orleans in
formed the Chief Inspector of the arrest
at Dallas, Texas. Of Gorge Lee. colUTGd.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
Charged with DESTROYING shrubs.

Elizabeth Z. Briggs, a writer for news
papers and magazines, was complainant in
the Police Court today against William DuvaII
fourteen-year-old boy. whom she charged with de-
strovirg private property. She said the boy had
broken shrub bushes in her yard, on D Street
southeast lie was fined s. which he paid -Four
other boys who were in court with DuvaIl on
similar charges, were discharged The complain
ant declared she could not say whether or not
they were guilty
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
DecInred He Was Not a .Ionkey.

John Acker. colored, was fined SO by Judge
KimbaII IN the Police Court today for being dis
orderly. In default he VIII serve thirty days IN
the workhouse. Dean said he was not guilty Of
being drunk IS was charged, but that when
somebody called him monkey his lie was aroused
and he declared that he could whip the man who
had applied the name 10 him
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
Cures
Orunkards
Secretly.
Free Package of the Only Successful
Cure known for Drunkenness
Sent to All Who Send
Name and Address.
1t Can Dc Put Secretly Into Food or
Coffee and Quickly Cures
the Drink Habit.

With this grand discovery many wife,
sister. OF daughter has saved a loved one
from the curse of habituai drunkenness
Is your life CiOuded and your home
made unhappy by the curse of drink? Is
one of your loved ones a slave to the aw-
full habit2 You can secretly save him
from a drunkard's grave to a life of
health, honor, and happiness. Few men
become dTunkards from choice OF inClind-
tion-alI would welcome release from the
awful habit. Golden Specific viii cure the
worst habitual drunkard. This wonderful
remedy can be administered by wife or
daughter. in food. tea. coffee. or milk.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
shocked the POLICEMAN.

Sarah Wormley- coIoTed was fined SO by Judge
KiBbaII IN the Police Court today on a charge
OF disordeTly conduct. In default she VIII serve
thirty days in the workhouse. II was said she
INDUCED n much profanity on ! Street south
west last night and when a policeman arrested
her she greatly shocked him with her curses.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
IT, scorpion CoIne to MempI.i..

Word has been received at the Navy
Department that the gunboat Scor-
ufon had sailed from Helena, Ark,
en- route 20 Memphis to participate in the
exercises during the Confederate Vet
Grams reunion
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25

Coiumbia-"The Circus Girl afternoon and
evening.
Lafayette-.'Captain Swift Afternoon and
evening.
Chase's New Crand-Polite vaudeville, after
noon and evening
Herman So Robi5 Hood, Jr' BurlesqUers
afternoon and eveni.sE
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
wanted to Go tc the worEbouse.

Theodore seribner was given a term Of sixty
days III the woTkhoUse by Judge KiHbalI in the
Police Court today. Scribner was charged with
vagrancy. He said he was out Of work and had
no place to stay. and requested the action taken
He was net particular. he said as to the length
OF time for which lie might be sent to the work
house
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
DisorderIy. on Eleventh street.

Charles Dean. eoIored, was disorderly on EIev-
eDth Street southwest last night and today 4
fine Of SO was imposed upon him in the Police
Court u he fails to pay he VIII serve thirty
days in the wcrkhouSe
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
Thrown From a street Car.

Mrs. Catherine Murphy, forty-fve years old, OF
324 Third Street northeast attempted &c step of
Anacostia car No Do, at the corner Of Ninth and
streets northwest, last night before it had
come to a full sop and vas thrown to the ground.
She was not injured.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
pied From Her IniurIes.

Miss Ella MslbuGy, Of IIZ0 Virginia Avenue
southwest, who was accidentally run over by
wagon at the corner Of Tenth Street and vir-
ginia Avenue last night about $50 o'clock, died
at her home about 1870 this morning.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
Dead Infant Found.

The body of a dead infant was found in an
alley. between Q and CorcoTan and Sixteenth and
Seventeenth streets northwest about AS o'clock
this morning by Special Policeman CornweII It
was removed to the ruorgue and the Coroner vas
r-rrE6ad
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
Looking for a Missing Youth.

Edward Clark, seventeen years old, has been
missing rom his home, 21s Kentucky Avenue
southeast since O'Clock Thursday night and
the police haze been asked to find Kim. He IS
described rs weighing 10 pounds with dark hair
and eyes lie wore black coat, striped pants
and a light Fedora hat
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
AFFAIRS OF THE DISTRICT
A Citizen Suffers Damages to His
Property by Surface Water.

The Commissioners Investigating
the Question of Responsibility.
The Extension of Pennsylvania
Avenue East-Othcr Local Matters.
c. c. Lancaster, of 1919 C street north
west has addressed the Commissioners,
requesting the cleaning of the gutter on
the east side Of Brightwood Avenue, from
Ontario TO Quimebaug Street, near the
PiHcy Branch Read He also asks that a
drain ne laid from the culvert in the gut
ter to the back of his property, 10 carry
Of the surface water. Mr. Lancaster in
forms the Commissioners that the Dis
trict has constructed a culvert in the gut
ter Of Brightwood Avenue which throws
the water on his property and submerges
it in every rain He states that the water
comes from above and causes injury to
his land
Morris Hacker, Of the Surface Division,
has reported to the Commissioners upon
the complaint of Mr.. Lancaster. and in
forms them that the cleaning of the gut
ter has been attended to- He states that
the natural outlet for this drainage is
over the land of the complainant, and
that until sewers are extended to this
section he does not see how the water
can be diverted elsewhere. Mr.. Hacker
believes that the District is entirely with
in its rights in maintaining the outlet for
the cutters at this point He states that
any damage to the land of the complains
ant IS not admitted. MIR. Hacker recon-
mends that Mr.. Lancaster be advised f
the foregoing statement.
The Commissioners in considering the
matter have referred it to their Attorney
fora opinion as TO the rights and duty
Of the Board in the premises
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
Found n Diamond sdckpin.

Bicycle Policeman Quail recovered handsome
diamond stickpin during the rain last night and
returned it 10 its owner, Z. B. HeSse, private
secretary to Major sylvester. the Chief Of Police.
When the loss was reported 10 the police Quail
secured a lantern and made a careful search for
II with the result stated above
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
Charged With YaErnncx.

Edward Hickline, about thirty years Old was
sent to the workhouse for four months today by
Judge KimbaII IN the Police Court He was
charged with yagrancy-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25

NJ F Harmon has forwarded TO the
Commissioners request for the favora-
bic consideration of the petition on file
with the Board for the grading, paving.
and lighting Of Erie Street, Brightwood
Park
c B. Hunt, the Computing Engineer,
has aPPrised the Commissioners that the
grading and paving of Erie Street would
be impracticable, except under the provis-
ions Of special appropriation. Hezrec-
ommends that the parties interested be
informed that such consideration as is
practicable VIII be given TO this street at
the time of the preparation of estimates
for submission TO Congress. Mr. Hunt
informs the Board that minor repairs re-
Gently made have placed this street IN
fair condition for improvement.
It IS understood that the action Of the
Commissioners VIII follow the recommen-
dations Of the Computing Engineer
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
Back From Mrs. Cages FuneraI.

Secretary Gage returned last night from
Chicago, where ne went TO attend the
funeral of Mrs. Gage lie viii be at his
desk at the Treasury Department Mon
day morning.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25

Capers Rodgers, colorezS was fined by Judge
O'Donnen in the Police Court today for an al
legged assault on Belle Williams also colored. The
fine was paid.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Downtown Temperature.

The thermometer at Affecks registered "a de-
grees at o a H., 81 degrees at noon, and % de-
grees at 2 p. NJ
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
C.rand Concert Id aCnhin JOAN,

Tomorrow afternoon and evening by immich's
band Of q musicians Most beautiful pleasure
resort in America. Superb cafe. All the deli
cacies Ali roads lead to Cabin John Bridge.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
A Marriage License Issucd.

A marriage license was issued today to William
H. Forbes and Lucy NJ. White, both Of Baltimore,
Nd
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25

Mary A SchuItze. of 29lS N Street north
west, has requested the remission Of in
terest and penalties on the second half
tax Of 1884,, against part of lot 273, square
1903, assessed in the name of John Schultz
re. The amount of the tax is stated TO be
1913 H II. DarneiIle. the Assessor, in re-
porting upon the matter, says:
"A transfer was made on the margin of
the ledgcrs for the year 1884 OF this prop
eTty from Jesse H Wilson and P J. Nc
Intire to John H. Schultze, and opposite
his name was entered payment april T.
1888, and the name Schuitze noted to said
credit. There were two equal parts trans
ferred, representing a tax of 1915 each,
one to Schultze and one to ]. Barton
Miller Receipts were exhibited by Jesse
H Wilson showing duplicate payments of
the Miller part, and the notation on the
ledger in favor Of Schultze was changed
to Miller, which was subsequently re-
funded
4 think the chaotic condition of this
account and the error of the office in CIV
ing credit to SchuItze, afterward chang
ed 70 Miller, is sufficient Justification for
receiving payment on tender of the Drin-
opal. and ! so recommend
Acting upon the information furnished
oN the assessor, the Commissioners have
voted to grant the request.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25

sDboro 1894 u quart bottles of the Wash
TuOiiC IEOT inzton Brewing Co.'S famous
foe Qoar Golden Hop Beer Tor 81 De-
LOI DSOi' Iivered IN unlettereG wagons
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
Uric Acid. Which Poisons

The blood and 7eakens the Kidneys, quickly ex-
PEELED by using Warmers safe Cure. Sold By all
Druggists
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
Cbe Corning Cil,lts
SATURDAY, MAY %. 1901.
Weatber Indications.
TEMPERATURE

Fair tonight with lower temperature Sunday
fair; fresh north 10 northwest winds
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
THE sUN AND MOON.

Temperature at a. m ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS %
Temperature at y HOoE---.-----.-..----. g
Temperature at . p observation-disclosures e
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25

At the instance of the Engineer Com
missioner, the Board has replied TO the
request Tor information on the part Of the
Last Washington Heights Citizens As
ISOLATION, relative to the right of way for
the extension Of Pennsylvania Avenue
East The Commissioners state that con-
demnation proceedings for the remaining
portion Of Pennsylvania Avenue inside of
the District line, not now in the posses
sion Of the District, have been commenced
IN court and viii be carried out as soon
as the Sixteenth Street extension case has
yeen determined The Commissioners fur
Their state that it Is understood that the
jury IS nearly ready to make its re-
port, so that the consideration Of the
Pennsylyanje Avenue matter viii be
taken up within a few weeks
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25

sun rose.-....4. II An. Sun Sets....-.-1:l3 PM
Moon rises....-.----- Noon sets 20 A VI.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25

SUCCESSORS TO W ". KIMBALL CO.,
523 nth ST. n. W.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25

Acting upon the recommendation Of
Charles B Ball, the Inspector Of Plumb
ing. the Commissioners have voted to ex-
tend the license Of James O. Carroll. for
q period of Eve years
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25

Lightning rods. electric work, J. H Kuehling,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
The TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Great Interest Displayed in the
Approaching Contests.

The Championship of the south In
vOIved-Anxiety Concerning the
Prospects of a Permanent Award
of the Prize Cup-List of Entries.