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woMAN's STRANGE ABSENCE.
Leaves Home, Husband, and Chill
drsn without Cause.

PATERSON. y. J.. Dec s.-Mrs. Anna
Zahriskie. wife of John J. zabriskie a
wealthy farmer living on the old Paramus
Road. about eight miles north OF Pater
son, disappeared from hSr home on Fri
day. When she went away she said she
was going to Jersey City to have a check
cashed. In the evening her Oldest daugh-
ter, Hattie, received postal card. dated
Paterson. which read:
Dear Hattie: Do not wait for me, a,
! am not coming back again. BE good TO
the children. and let them forget me.
MAMMA"
At the same time the husband received
letter. in which the wife asked him to
forgive her :or going awsy.
There are nine children in the family.
and Hattie. aged twenty. is the oldest
The youngest is nire months old. Mrs.
Zabriskie is about forty years old. but
looks younger. and is handsome. Miss
Zahriskie asked the aid OF the Paterson
police today in finding her mother.
Mrs. Zabriskie's sudden disappearance
Is q shock to all who knew her. as well
as to her family. She always showed the
greatest affection for her home and for
her children. and she was prominent In
church work Some of her friends say they
have noticed gradual breaking down in
her spirits lately. and that she acted as
II she were Ia great sorrow. Others be-
!ieye she has worried over the approach
ing marriage Of her daughter. She had
often expressed 4 desire TO go West and
live on a ranch. Her friends in the West
have been communicated with.
The Washington times., 1901-12-09
TcicgrHphed 10 Parents.
MISSING OFFICER FOUND.
In Demented Condition in VI. Loui.
Boarding House.

ST. LOUIS Dec. Second Lieut. j. H.
Bradford. Seventeenth Infantry. who mys-
teriously disappeared from San Francisco
three months ago. and for whom the War
Department has been searching ever
since. was found yesterday living in
boarding house on Washington Street un.
der an assumed name and supporting
himself as teacher and wheelwright
His mind Is affected lie believes that
the war Department. the officers Of his
regiment and the members Of his family
are striving TO keep him in the service
against his viii.
He Was sent to the Philippines with his
regiment nearly two years ago. He was
stricken with Jungle fever and while suf-
fcring therefrom rendered his resignation.
This was accepted by the War Depart
mcnt and aftergard revoked. on the re-
quest Of the officers OF his regiment who
explained he lieutenant's condition. and
he was ordered to san Francisco fer OBJ
seryation. Re is now in a detention ward
at jefferson Barracks
Lieutenant Bradford is a son OF the late
Lieutenant Colonel Bradford Of the Nine
teenth Infantry
The Washington times., 1901-12-09
DIED.

ARNSTRONC-N his late residence. lejS
Eighth Street northwest. sunday. December ),
Ip5l FRANCIS D. ARMSTRONG.
Notice Of funeral in ''star. MI
NARTIN-On sunday. December 5, 1901, At $50
~ WILLIAM HENRY MARTIN.
Funeral from the residence OF his daughter.
Ms Frank TAYLOR Monday. December 9. at
O'clock p m. III Maryland Avenue southwest.
Funeral private.
MAY he rest in peace. mi
Ia FONTAINE-Sudicny. on Saturday morning.
December :. 1901, MARY v, beloved wife OF
james La FOntaine.
Funeral from her late residence. 49, Mary land
Avenue southwest. at p. m. Tuesday. peccn-
Der 10 Friend and relatives invited lntermeut
at Congressional Cemetery. m9-1
OBERLY-MRS. VIRGINIA II. OBERIY, widow
of the late John H. Oberly, at 4 m, December
:. 1901.
Funeral from her late residence G29 Mary land
avenue. ne at 10 a. N. Monday, December ..
e7-2
O'BElEN-On Thursday December 5. 1901. at I
pm. MARY, widow Of the late Janies and
mother Of the late John O'Bricn, native Of the
County OF Limerick, Ireland.
Funeral from the residence Of her daughter-in-
law Mrs Margaret \. O'Brien. 1910 Thirteenth
Street northwest Monday. December Q. at
O'Clock a. IN. Mass Of requiem from 1t. Pauri
Church Fifteenth and Streets northwest.
Relatives aud friends invited mos
The Washington times., 1901-12-09
INJECT CHINA INTO QUARREL.
CoIored Women Arrested Charged
with DiSordcrly Conduct.

As result Of having engaged in itee-
for-an aght late Saturday night. ANA
Giles. a colOred woman about twenty
years old. appeared at the rail at the Sec
ond precinct with her head swathed in
bandagcs. Her name was recorded on the
blotter as a disorderly person. Emma
Alien. another damsel, was also locked
up. but had no scars OF battle on her
when the war cloud passed over.
The two women met at a friends house
in Logans Court. After rushing the
grOwler several times. they both began
to be diagreeable. One word led to an
other, and when the argument had be-
come overheated pitchers. glasses, dishes
and all other crockery ware in the house
were introduced into the discussion.
During the fracas the Giles woman was
struck IN the forehead with large water
pitcher. which cut a cash about three
inches long over her LETT eye. She was
taken to the Homeopathic Hospital.
After having four stitches taken In her
wound she was then taken to the Second
precinct and locked up on charge OF
disorderly conduct.
The Washington times., 1901-12-09
SENATOR REscUEs DEAF CHILD.
Hr. McLaurin of Mississippi snvcs
Her from HeinE Ran over

Her from HeinE Ran over.
Senator NcLaurin of Mississippi saved
the life Of little deaf girl at Seventh
Street and Pennsylvania Avenue early yes
terday evening and showed himself man
Of rare presence of mind.
The rescue OF the little girl by Senator
McLaurin, at the risk of his own life. oe-
CURED SO quickly that for a full minute
the onlookers did not seem to realize just
what had happened. Then came the ap-
probation that an act Of courage had been
performed. and found expression in cheers
and applause.
Senator McLaurin was one Of consid-
cradle crowd which was waiting for the
cars going in the several directions. As
the car he wished to take approached he
walked out into the middle OF the street.
Then. for the first time. he noticed that
a child. who could not have been more
than ten years OF age. was standing on
the north car track, also waiting for a
downtown car
The Senator from Mississippi saw a
second car coming UP from the Capitol.
When he noticed il the headlight was not
more than twenty feet away. He thought
the girl would step OF the track, but she
apparently had not noticed that another
car was coming, as her back was turned
toward IL and her face toward the car
she wished TO take. MI this occurred in
the space OF second OF time The rap
idly moving car crossed the Avenue at a
high rate OF speed.
Senator McLaurin showed himself TO be
gifted with presence of mind and the abil-
ity to think and act quickly in an emer-
gency. He sprang forward, seized the
girl in his arms, and leaped again into
safety. The fender Of the car grazed both
the child and her statesman -rescuer
Senator McLauriu. after this exhibition
Of youthful agility. was once more the
calm. collected. and dignified member of
the upper branch of Congress He placed
the uninjured child on the concrete and
spoke to her reassuringly Then he
brushed spot Of dust from his trousers
and removed his high silk hat to brush
his hair With his hand.
When he removed his hat man in the
crowd recognized him Instantly he
shouted. Three cheers for Senator Me
Laurin." The crowd took it up and the
Senator name was CheeTed repeatedly
and coupled with the most complimentary
remarks
The Senator stopped TO speak TO the
little girl again, who was Just beginning
10 realize the danger she had been in.
He then found that the child was almost
totally deaf.
Senator McLaurin walked up the Ave
nue. endcayoring to escape notoriety.
The Washington times., 1901-12-09
WASN'T DEAD, ONLY RICH.
Indiana Man Given Up for Lost Re.
turns From kIondike.

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. S-A husband
with $50 600 has just returned to the gas
bolt town OF Sweetser. Ind. from the
Klondike to find the wife who believed
him dead shaving for a pittance in
hotel there.
William Boyd and his wife. Mary, are
hero and heroine in the romance.
The Boyds formerly lived in Great
Falls. Mon. Several years ago they came
East living In various Ohio and Indiana
cities. Fortune did not prosper them.
Four years ago Boyd went 20 the Klon-
dixie. In two years he returned without
having made a strike. He decided to try
again. This time he has brought back a
fortune. But nearly all the time he has
been gone his wife has considered herself
a widow.
Soon after he reached Alaska the sec
ond time word came TO her that he had
died. and she went to work as cook in a
hotel. They have son thirteen years
old
The Washington times., 1901-12-09
BIG FUND FOR BoERs.
BourLc Cockran's Appeal Answered
by $1,000 Collection.

CHICAGO. Dec. s.--As the principal
speaker at the Boer mass meeting held
under the auspices Of the Chicago branch
of the American Transyaal League.
Bourke Cochran, of New York City. to-
night held four thousand persons at the
Auditorium responsive to his eloquence
and satire in an address denunciatory OF
England's attack on the South African
Republics.
At the close of the meeting voluntary
contributions from his audience amount
ing TO nearly $4,000 were made for the
relief Of the Beers, and resolutions were
passed unanimously that committee of
Chicago citizens he appointed to request
OF the President that the United States
interfere to stop the war in South AZ
nj
The Washington times., 1901-12-09
OWES s35, 900, HAS s4.
That's About All. Except n Com
tingrut salary of $50.

NEW YORK. Dee. S.-"Yes: it's fact
that judgments for about $4,000 have
Ecen obtained against me, and | suppose
they are still in force. really have no
property OF any value.
"Jewelry7 Yes; I've one small gun
metal watch. It's worth about 81. /
guess" were some OF the statements made
yesterday by Bryant W. Dinsmorc who
lives in bachelor apartments at lS9 West
Seventy ninth Street, and who Is the cdi-
tor Of Wall street publication.
Mr.. Dinsmorc was being examined il
supplementary proceedings by Lawyer
Daniel J. Early. Dinsmore patronizcd
Fifth Avenue tailor and rau up bill OF
$40. jacobson sued Dingmore and Sc
cured Judgment, which was returned
iasatisfed. The lawyer then had Dins-
more up in supplementary proceedings.
Dlnsmore said his salary Nss sup
posedly $50 a week"
Il say supposedly" he added. because
my salary Is contingent IL Il is cor
venient get my pay: otherwise not
The Washington times., 1901-12-09
MRS. JACK GARDENERS PALACE.
Hts vivid Venetian Decorations
Viewed on Twelfth Might.

BOSTON. Dec. s-Mrs. Jack" Gardner.
Boston society woman whose eccentrlci-
ties have given rise 10 wide comment.
has completed her Venetian palace in the
Back Bay fens. This is the wonderful
edifice that was taken to pieces and i'm
ported from Venice fecenty by the
wealthy Mrs Jack
Her arst function VIII be given as a
gorgeous celebration In the great ball
room. which is one Of the largest private
bathrooms in the country II viii take
place on Twelfth Night. January G. and
many guests have been hidden from
Washington, Baltimore. Philadelphia and
New York II VIII be her first public en-
tertainment since her husbands death.
Two years ago and she viii lay aside for
the nonce her widows weeds"
This palace which society viii visit cor
the first time is magnifpently decora ted
and fitted up. the hangings and upholstery
being Of the most costly materials in the
richest Venetian colorlngs Pink. vivid
orange. and magenta are some OF the pre-
vailing shades.
The Washington times., 1901-12-09
SHOOTS AGAIN.
Although Coffee Took His Eyc>iubt
for While.

Colorado camp cook had 70 quit his
sob because be could not make coffee
without drinking It himself. and il was
killing him. He says he used to take a
cup OF coffee before he got his breakfast
for the men. for he felt thc need OF keep
ing up his strength and his stomach tron-
bled him 50 much.
Finally" he says. Il got so bad WAS
taken TO the hospital Tho doctor told
me Il was q clear case OF coffee poison
and IN I did not quit ! would never get
well. I had TO quit in the hospital and
gradually got little better. then took
10 drinking Posoum Food Coffee. and took
IL out vita me 10 job In tho woods
4 have been using Postum steadily for
about eighteen months. and have entirely
recovered from dyspepsia, and all my old
aches and ails. Ny eyes are so well now
that / can see the gun sights as good as
anybody. but two years ago, never could
hunt because OF my eyes. I know 1t is
the quitting OF coffee and using Postum
that has benefited me. Nobody could have
dyspepsia any worse than I had. All my
neighbors thought ] was going to die. bat
] am all right now. ] have TO send thir-
ty-fiye miles 10 the city OF Trinidad for
my Postum. but IT is worth while. VII
liam Green. Burwing. Col"
The Washington times., 1901-12-09
TRIED TO RESCUE
BERRY HOWARD.
THE ATTEMPT CLEVERLY F0ILED.
Enginecr nad Conductor DeGcd
Mountain Wen-Guccr Predica-
mcnt of sheriff Who
Made the Arrest.

CORBTN. Ky, Dec. S.-Frends of Berry
Howard made an attempt to rescue him
last night. but we're defied and Outwitted
by Sheriff Boughton, Conductor Dooty.
and Engineer Langan. of the Louisville
and Nashville night express to Louisville,
with the result that Howard was safely
delivered at Frankfort today.
The railroad officials were warned of an
attempt at rescue. and the passengers in
the day coaches were transferred to the
sleepers before reaching Pineville. There
Boughton dehed crowd Of Howard's
friends. and got the prisoner on the train
and held the crowd at bay from locked
doors.
Engineer Refused to Back.
The mountain men then held up the
| train and commanded the train crew to
hack the train to Middlesborough. En-
1 siEeer Langan refused to back the train
without an order from the conductor, as
a freight train was closely following.
Conductor Dooty also refused to back
the train, and when covered with a pistol.
said boldly:
You may kill me if you will. but 1
Sndli never back TINS train
About this time Langsn by a ruse hsd
gotten rid of the three men who had
Overpowercd him in the engine. among
them deputy United States marshal,
and sent the train ahead so quickly that
the conductor barely had time to swing
aboard, and the friends OF Howard were
left.
Arrests May De Made.
As the train carried mail and was de-
layed. steps are being taken to apprc-
hend those responsible for the delay. and
especially the deputy marshal. whose duty
it was to see that the train should be
given free headway.
FRANKFORT, Ky. Dec. Sex Repre-
sentative Berry Howard. indicted as ac-
cesscry to the murder OF William Goebel.
was brought here this morning and lodged
in Jail.
There is a reason for the change OF po-
sition OF Sheriff Boughton in making the
arrest after so long a failure to perform
this duty At the last term OF the Frank
lin Circuit Court, Commonwealth At
torncy Franklin asked Judge Cantrill for
rule against Boughton to show cause
why he had not made the arrest.
This rule is still pending. 1t is the
duty OF The sheriff to make his settle
ment in person with the auditor before
the Both OF December each year.
Forced 10 Appear in Person.
When Deputy Slusher was told that the
sheriff must come in person and settle
he replied that the sheriff would not
como; that there was a rule against him
by Judge Cantrir for not making the ar
rest OF Howard.
The auditor said he would make no set
tlement unless he came. There Is heavy
penalty on a delinquent sheriff. and
Boughton was between two fres-a con-
tempt rule il he came without having
served the warran, and a heavy penalty
II he stayed away and failed to settle
with the auditor.
The Washington times., 1901-12-09
ALCOHOLISM, NOT LUNAcY.
Man Who Wanted 10 BORROW From
the President Sent Home.

Adrian c. Pickhhrdt did not succeed in
effecting loan from President Roosevelt.
although he claimed to, be relative by
marriage with the Chief Executive.
The police surgeons who examined him
decided that he was not insane. but only
suffering from the effect OF drink A
message was received from the Plainfeld
authorities stating that Pickhardt was "A
spendthrift and harmless.
Pickhardt was accordingly taken TO the
depot by Detective Reynolds, placed
aboard train and started on his way to
his home in Plainiield, N. J.
The Washington times., 1901-12-09
NO MORE TROUSERS FOR HER.
sarah Bcrnhardt Takes II Stand
Against Mans Apparel.

PARIS. Dec. s.-sarah Bernhardt an
nounced yesterday:
Since appeared in Hamlet and
'LAiglon' the playwrights send me moth
ing but mems plays. / will not appear In
trousers again.
81 cant find suitable play to produce
Probably ! will appear in Marion Craw-
ford's francesca de Rlmini.'
Il am not overpleased with the plecn.
but l like it better than D'Annunzio's
play of the same title. which is about TO
be produced in Rome"
The Washington times., 1901-12-09
FORGIVENESS FOR
YOUTHFUL EL0PERS.
MR.. AND MRS. PARR GREETED.
Parents Had Objected TO Their Mar
rinGe on the Score of Youth
-CongratulaiioBs Now
Extended.

ATLANTIC CITY, y. j.. Dec. S-air.
and Mrs. Harry J. Parr, ir., the young
couple who eloped from Baltimore and
were married at Wilmington. Del. re-
ceived messages OF forgiveness and con-
graduation from their parents last even
ing. According TO the marriage certif-
cate, Mr.. Parr is twenty-one years old
and his bride eighteen
The Match opposed.
The bride. who is the daughter Of Mrs.
p. Bryson Wood, OF Baltimore. made her
debut in society only a week ago. Talk
ing OF his flight and hurried wedding. Mr.
Parr. sturdy built youth. said today:
We have -ecn in love with each other
for two years. and frequently met al
Cape May. where We spent much time to-
gether. We told our parents of our love
and declared our intention OF getting mar
ried. They opposed the union because
they thought we were too young and
wanted us 10 wait several years.
This was rot satisfactory TO us. and
We concluded TO leave Baltimore secretly
with Miss Elise VogcIcr. the bridesmaid.
and Allen p. jones, the groomsmap. We
selected Wilmington. and on our arrival
Mr.. Jones secured the marriage certificate
At the courthouse.
TcicErHHhed Ca Parents.
We did not know where to go to have
The knot tied. The Old Swedes Church
WAS near 10y. and We went there and we're
married by The Rev. Mr. Dunlap. After
The cers l,tofy We had luncheon ai .be
Clayton House
We teleGanhed our parents and came
directly 20 Atlantie City Mr. Jones and
Miss Fogeler returned to Baltimore. On
our arrival here we found kilograms OF
congratulations and forgiveness from our
parents.
The Washington times., 1901-12-09
USED RAZOR AS AN ARGUMENT.
Negro. Getting Worst of Fight,
Draws His Weapon.

Because he drew razor and threat
cned to sever Moses Hill's jugular vein
last night Pleasant Williamson was
prisoner at the Second precinct station
Yesterday on a charge OF assault and bat
terry.
He engaged in a quarrel with Moses.
After receiving a thrashing at the hands
of the latter he drew his razor from his
hin pocket to assist him out of the
trouble
Just then Policeman Evans sauntered
in aud arrested Williamson.
The Washington times., 1901-12-09
THARP'S BERKELEY RYE
s12 F STREET.
AUCTION SALES.
DUXCANsoN BROS. Aue,ioneers-

SALE or HORSES. WAGONS. DESK, STOVE,
AND OTHER ARTICLES.
Tn settle the business Of the late firm Of Kelley
4 Chamberlain dissolved by the death Of Ed
ward II. Chamberlain. | will, ss surviving part
ner. sell at public auction, on WEDNESDAY,. the
ifrU nAY or DECEMBER. A. D.. leJl. at ,
O'CLOCK p. ". az OIL Louisiana avenue NV.
the folIowiug personal property belonging 10 said
urm:
Two horses. wagons. sets harness, iron safe,
> Trucks. pairs scales, office desk. I table. 1
,toge lot Of egg cases. potato bags, and chicken
coops. butter boxes table. etc, and one hare
Of stock in the Lincoln Hall Association OF the
piT TERMS Cash, ANDREW W RELLEY.
e-a10 Surviving Partner.
The Washington times., 1901-12-09
Delightful Relief from cntHrrh.-

Here Is one Of a thousand such testimonies. The
Rev A. u. buckley, OF Buffalo. says: Il wish
all TO know what a blessing Dr. AGncw's Catarrh-
al Powder is in case Of Catarrh. was
troubled with this disease Tor years, but the hrst
time | used this remedy it gave most delightful
relieL now regard myself entirely cured after
using il for two months" Sold BY +. $ VIII
liams. Ninth and + Streets. and EdmondS &
Williams. Third Street and rennsylyania Avenue
81
The Washington times., 1901-12-09
WUTER b. wiLLIAlls. AUcrloNEER.

AUCTION SALE or CNREDEENIED PLEDGES.
1 will sell by public auction, at iS5 Ilth s..
NV. Tt ESDAY. DECEMBER 10, at p. m. all
goods on which interest remains unpaid, consist
I'M OF gold silver and metal watches. diamonds,
clocks. chains, rings. isvelry OF all kinds cloth
ing. books. musical instruments guns, reyolvers,
mechanics tools. Satchels, cameras opera sllsses
and surgical instruments. etc.
rt-T HENRY 2. GROCE Treasurer
The Washington times., 1901-12-09
IL AID OF BoER WOMEN.
BeneGt 10 lie Given by German ORA
mntic Club.

No shNfh ny
matte Club.
a benefit Tor The unfortunate wives and
children OF the Beers who are being held
in concentration camps by the English
will be given at the Chapel OF Concordia
Church. Twentieth and C Streets north
west. Tuesday evening. December Il
Members OF the old German Dramatic
Club will be assisted BY Prof Christiani's
Juvenile Orchestra; Miss Rcbccca Behr-
end, piano solo: the Misses Wilienbrucher
duet on piano: the Misses Bergman:
scene from Schiller's Mary Stuart" Mr.
Fred Louis Schade, recitation. The Last
of the Beers" Miss Kayser, vocal solo:
Mr. Arthur Schoenfeld. violin solo: Miss
Ulke. Miss Bennet and MIR. Scholz. trio
for violin, cello and piano, and other tai
ent.
The Washington times., 1901-12-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.
This is the season for FIRES.
ARE yOT INST NJ

This Is the season for FIRES
ARE YOU INSUREDf
II not, call. at once on the
x IL LIN RANCE COMPANY
ii9--2th ST y ". next to Gas Office
Chartered BY Congress in 1918.
Never disputed a loss
Paid its i6lfh dividend Of per cent
ms w. p. YOUNG. Secretary.
THE Survivors ASSOCIATION Of .he District
OF columbia Volunteers OF 1861 will hold an open
meeting on MONDAY EVENING DECEMBER o
~ 40 T. v, at their headquarters. St Joseph
hsii. corner of Fifth and II sts. NV The Com
mittee on the Bounty viii make their report.
MI District Of Columbia Volunteers Of ls,;i ar,
'avited By order. WN. Ia PORTE. Secretary.
NoON-TuCK & CNG-WAH. on DECEMBER ,.
purchased the restaurant OF Chas. Bing gsd Penna.
ave NV HE above firm will not be Responsible
Tor any debts contracted by Chas. Bing m5-7
Tue Chiidrons Hospital has deed Of trus, IN
II for twenty thousand dollars on which /, 4,
paving interest Help to pay IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-16
SURPRISE PARTY.
District Official the Recipient of q
Smoking Set.


Smoking Set.
There was surprise party at the home OF
Mr.. Warner Stutler, the superintendent of
the District street cleaning department,
last evening, and the most surprised indi-
vidual was the superintendent himself.
About o'clock a delegation of the refuse
service, including the clerks, called at Mr..
Suffers home, 1925 New Jersey avenue,
and Mr.. A. ]. Lee, on behalf Of the en-
ployes of the service, presented their super
intendent with an elegant silver smoking
set, engraved as follows: ITO the sener-
osity, impartiality and kindness of our SUI
of the donors, A. J. Lee, Clara Bee, J. e.
kitzmiller, G. w. Harbaugh, w. Il. e.
Penny, B. w. Connolly, H. c. Gibson and
John w. Allnut, were also engraved upon
the set. With the set went box of line
cigars.
In presenting the gift Mr. Lee assured
Mr. Stutler that since entering the District
service the donors have, by virtue of his
selection, felt at all times that his interest
in their welfare was sincere, and that in
him they had a true friend. While all this
was duly appreciated their appreciation
could not be satisfactorily expressed in
mere words, and they had therefore decided
to express it in the gift presented. With
the set of sterling silver went, said Mr..
Lee. friendship and loyalty no less sterling.
Mr.. Stutler in accepting the gift, re-
GREETED that he was unable to express what
he felt, but assured the donors that he was
deeply touched by their kindness, and that
he would endeavor to do all In his power
to continue the exceedingly pleasant reIa-
lions which exist between them.