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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
THE MESSENGER TOO SLOW.
An Impostor Gets Ahead of Him, Bu
Pays for His Speed.

John Forester formerly a messenger
in the employ of the Postal Telegraph
Company. pleaded guilty to the larceny
of IS from Nellie Vernon. 1914 d Street
northwest, IN the Police Court today In
default of so fine he was sent 10 Jail for
thirty days.
Forester was arrested this morning by
Detectives Brown and Lacy. He is said
TO have waited around the telegraph Of
fee until one Of the messengers started
out on a call Forester learning from the
messenger his destination hurried ahead
TO the d Street house and was given an
envelope containing s. which he was di-
rected to take TO the Bon Marche in pay
ment of a bill Instead of doing so he
decamped with the cash before the regu-
lar messenger arrived
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
FINDS a BABY ON HIS STEP.
4 r Wilson Furnishes 4Iystery
for the Sixth Precinct Police.


a baby boy. in a market basket. Is giy-
ing the Sixth precinct police taste of
mystery one week old warmly dressed
ami siiuG3y wrapped in the basket. it was
found by A +. Wilson. a clerk in the
Pension Office, when he returned home
shortly after 9 clock last night The
infant was turned over TO the Founding
Hospital authorities temporarily
The identity Of the infant is unknown.
MI Wilson had been down town on busi-
ness, and, as IS his custom, returned home
Avenue northwest. by the basement en-
trance Near the door he was surprised
to see the basket, and. on examination.
the baby was discovered. apparently in
4 drugged condition Taking Up the bas-
het, Mr. Wilson went to No. s engine
house. nearby. where he deposited his
burden until the police cuuIc be sum
mOGed- The infant showed effects of
some drug. for il was in a sUCpOr
but improved while waiting in the engine
house beside the fire When the Sixth
precinct police arrived, the infant was
placed in the patrol wagon. and removed
10 the asylum.
Enquiry IN the immediate neighborhOod
Of the Nilsson home brought the infOrma-
ticn that q tall slender woman. apparent
Iy thirty years old. had been seen carry
ing a basket similar to that in which the
child was found She was dressed in dark
clothes and about clock, il is said,
passed the home Of Mr.. Wilson with the
basket on her arm. Nobody paid any at
teutIOn To her, and there IS no one who
saw her place the basket in the areaWa, :,
OF the Wilson home In the basket, be
sides the child, was found "a quantity OF
Cl0J hing
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
ChInnt1a,s Receptions.

The receptions OF Chiquita. the Cuban
midget grow in popularity as her en-
gagement continues This mite OF
humanity is wonderfully magnetic at
traction her charming personality being
her great feature She mas justly earned
the title she wears Of the Living Doll.
Her grace of manner grows upon one.
and a great many people come again and
again TO see her. Chiquita' : receptions
at 3I5 Seventh Street northwest VIII close
next Saturday evening
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
THANKS MAJOR SYLVESTER.
The Union Volunteer FIremen's AS
sacintion ApprecImte Attention.

On February . Major Richard Sylvester
Chief of Police. directed a detail of police
men to escort the Veteran Volunteer Fire
mems Association on the occasion of its
annual parade. IN acknowledgment OF
this courtesy he has received the following
communication from John J. Peabody
secretary of the association:
a am, by unanimous vote of the asso-
ciatlOn, directed TO tender their thanks for
the detail OF police on the occasion OF our
annual parade on February 2 and TO say
that we found them not only efficient Of
ficers, but courteous gentlemen, who look
ed out Tor our comfort and made the pa
rade, though small il numbers. a credita-
BILE turn out"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
DESERTED IN FOUR DAYS.
Mrs. Louise Jones Makes This Charge
Against Her Euahanh

IN a petition for divorce fled today
Louise Jones declares that four days aft
er her marriage her husband. Charles E.
Jones, deserted and abandoned her She
states that she was married 10 the de-
fendant on June 10. 1898. and on June ~
her husband left her and went to New
YORK. where ne remained.
Mar Parker also filed petition ask
ing FOR a divorce from her husband. VIII
liam Parker. on the ground of cruel
t.eatmeut- Mrs. Parker asserts that on
many occasions her husband beat and
ehoked her. tore her clothes of her and
locked her out Of the house at night. TT,
parties, II Is stated, were married in this
City in ISS2
IN both cases the petitions are repre-
Senied by Attorney Edward /. Gies
sarah FantrOy filed Il petition in which
She also asks for divorce from her has
band Robert Fantroy, on the grounds of
deSertion and abandonment Mrs Fam
troy, who is represented by Attorney E
NJ Hewlett. says she was married to the
defendant in September, 1851
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
The Grand-ROse CoghIan and yau-
deFiiIe.

Rose Coghlan, the wen-known actress.
is the headline feature at Chase's this
week. and is Offering an unusually en-
tertaining sketch called The Ace of
Trumps," which is taken from her former
er successful play, Forget Me Not. ."
It serves to introduce this always de-
lightful actress in a role in which she
demonstrates that she still retains her
marked abilities to their fullest extent.
and that her appearance in vaudeville
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
L. II. sothern in Hamlet

Students Of the drama aid confirmed
theatregoers were alike delighted with
the production of -Hamlet' given last
evening at the National Theatre by +.
H Sothern- \ large audience gave every
possible Indication of complete satisfac-
tion with the performance, which has
never been eqUaIed on local stage in
point of elaboTateness, while the inter-
pretation OF the Danish Prince Of Mr..
soothern at once takes rank with that Of
lis more eminent predecessors Mr. So
thern's appearance, too, called TO mind
the last Of the Booth family of TRACE
dians
Mr.. Sothern makes an almost ideal
Hamlet and there is not much left to be
desired in his performance. His version
of the Shakespearan drama contains
nothing remarkably new and he relies in
the main upon the acting editions that
have been made familiar to American au-
diences by some of the more famous in
terpreters of the name part in Ham
let the one time ChumIey does by far
the best acting OF mis- career and his work
throughout Is characterized by an intel
lectual conception OF the role that is most
gratifying to his admirers and thorough
y satisfying 10 those whose Hamlet lives
only IN the bound volume. II IS IN every
way a sensible, careful. tasteful, cOher-
ent, and decidedly scholarly effort and
one Of the very best evidences that the
native stage possesses great hopes and
possibilities that has been seen IN Wash
ington for some seasons
Associated with NJ. Sothern in the pre-
sCEtatiUn is Virginia Harmed. enc CI the
most talented and experienced actresses
Of the day, 20 whom IS assigned the role
of Ophelia- Her Interpretation is admir-
able II every way Her speeches are all
delivered with grace ana ciearneSs and
understanding that are most praise
worthy. Miss Charlotte Dean is an eX-
cClicut Gertrude. Vincent SternrOyd an
exaggerated Laertes- and Arthur Law
renee an excellent king. whose acting re-
minds one of the old school Of the Iegiti-
mate. but y lle : IS very strong and eI-
fecJive, nevertheless. To Edwin Narrey
next TO MC- Sjothern, falls the hcnOrs Of
the male portion of tie cast, and MS Po-
iOnius is q splendid creation Roland
Buck one. who has been seen in nearly
all the productions Nj SOthern has made
since ne first twinkled as star plays
the First GraVedigger unusually we'll.
From 4 scenic point CT view. the So
thern Hamlet IS q great triumph. while
the battalion Of supeTnumeraries is most
Capably handled
''HaraIet- will be- presented throughout
the week with Saturday matinee on
wednesday, Miss Harmed VIII give spe-
ready attracted much attention, and
promises to be an event Of unusual i'm
portance.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
AlOC.
Tapestry and Body Brussels Carpet
Rugs, size 80 by 80.

Body Brussels. MoQuette and Velvet
Carpet Rugs, size ,. by 81. made with
fringed ends-worth $3.50. at,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
4 Small Fire In Anacostia.

Fire was discovered in the hardware store of
] " BARLEY. y Monroe street, Anacostia. at Al
early hour this morning by Sergt- Harry. who, with
the assistance of Policemen SJahl and MCIucas.
forced the doors OF the place and held theanes IL
check until the arrival OF No. IS Engine COM
pany. The 6re. which is said to have been clus-
ed by q detective fUe. resulted In damages %
insurance.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12

no happiness for
either mother or
child without
health. Doctor
Pierce's Favorite
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many q woman,
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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12

II. II Darneille. the Assessor, has re
ported to the Commissioners upon the ap-
pIicaJi0n OF 4 H Ames, representing the
Woman-s Home Missionary Society Of the
NJ l. Church, that lots %, .. square 62U,
.-e eTff7Tted from taxation The Asses
sOT states that the question OF exemp-
81 Oh ---.f-4vS nflry To .. feet Of the ground
and the hospital building. which he rec
tili-l-tlgS br exempted He -ecommends
that taxes be paid upon the rest of the
land as soon as possible. so as not to be
increased by interest and penalties
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12

Eugene crmonde VIII give an interesting AID
instructive Shakespearean reading al the Library
OF Congress at 2:SJ O'Clock this afternoon for
the benehL et the blind
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
Alleged Pickpockets Held.

The cases OF John Morgan and John Harkes,
the alleged English pickpockets who were AZ
rested by Detectives Tyser, Hewlett. and Parham
in the Pennsylvania depot charged with the lar
ceny Of s9-z7 from the person OF Hannah C.,
Lee, Of 30 Pennsylvania Avenue, Atlantic City,
were continued indefinitely in the Police Court
today Ths men were committed 10 Jail in de-
fault Of bond
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
AN AcGRAvArING CoUGH CUREn

customer Of oufs Vlo had been guferin.
from severe cough for SIX months bought two
bottles Of Chamberlain'S Cough Remedy from Us
and was entirely cured by pae and oue-half bot.
ties Of t. II gives perfect satisfaction with QUE
trads-Hsynes Parker < Co., Ipeyille. Ala.
persistent cough Is the first symptom = consump-
tion and should never be neglected. This is onIv
one Of the many thousands WHO have been
cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For sale
by Henry Evans, WholesaIe and retail, and all
druggists.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
Boy Preacher,s revival Services.

Lonnie DeRnis. the six-year-oId negro eyange-
list, OF Atlanta. Ga, IS holding series Of re-
vival services this wetk at Israel A NJ T.
Church, On First Street southwest. The "boy
preacher" as he is called, has Travelled through
out the country, and has conducted many sue
eessiul meetings He Is accompanied on his trips
by his father. The first revival ra- held last
night at the church.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
The MISUNDERSTANDING the yyInd3,

{ ne LUEG tItt-'-SONS ing the n lHu.'
Sowing the Wind. Sydney Grundy-s 5
powerful drama. was presented last night
by the Lafayette Stock Company and
proved that although it has been some
time since the play was seen here the pub
lie is interested 10 the extent of packing
the Lafayette Theatre.
This play was selected by popular vote
as the offering OF the week in the recent
voting contest Instituted by the manag-
ers OF the Stock Company, and it would
be hard to find a better attraction in
point Of interest and suta bility 10 the
Lafayette players. The characters are
evenly drawn and nearly all the mem bers
of the company are provided with congo
NAL parts.
Eugere Ormond plays Brabazon. the
leading role, and gives a carefully studied
and fOTceful Interpretation Charles Wynn
gate looks well and makes pleasing Ned
Anuesley- BrabaZOn 8 adopted SON John
T Sullivan has smooth and polished
Villains role in that OF Lord Petworth
ana Robert Rogers is = fISSy and anus
an effective bit as Sir Richard CursitOr
and Walter Craven is n good Mr. Dea:-in
Frederic Sullivan and Il II. I1unsford rIav
small parts capably. Miss Percy HasweN
is very effective as ROsamOnd The sey-
eral heavy roles which have been assign
ed her recently have prepared her for this
one, and she gives an admirable per-
formanc Miss Louise Macintosh is es-
pecialiy clever as the Hon Mrs FretweII
and Miss Grayce ScOtts Interpretation of
Maud FrctWeH IS very enjoya bic Matt
nees Wednesday and Saturday.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12

I. z. Cutler Superintendent of the AIu-
nicipal Lodging House, has asked the
Commissioners that the resignation OF
George Z AckIey. clerk of the lodging
house. be accepted. and that j. n Belt
be appointed 10 fill the vacancy This the
Commissioners have done.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
a Lecture by VI. f. SLOAN.

An illustrated lecture, entitled, The Far
Northwest" +" viii be given By NJ z Sloan Of
Minnesota at UniyerSaIist Church. Thirteenth and
L streets northwest, Friday evening, at o'clock.
The lecture Is given under the auspices OF the
Capital Camera Club and the Optir1ist Club
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
Man Hurt While Intoxicated.

John ". Walsh inmate Of the Soldiers
Home fell al the corner Of Seventh Street and
Florida Avenue, about I O'clock this morning
and received several cuts and bruises about the
head and face After being treated 1t the
stationhouse. being III an intoxicated state.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
Directed to Leave the Citv

Frederick " Greer, alias Green. who was ar
rested some time ago by Detectives Helau and
NcNaInee and convicted before Judge Kimball Of
being a vagrant, was released in the Police
Court today with the understanding that he would
leave the city immediately
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12

In the Police Court this morning Conway Jack
son was found guilty Of assaulting Ralph Dimes
and was sent TO Jail FOR SIX days in default vi
= hue
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
AHaRplI MOlneP

Frolicking with her babv makes one of
the prettiest spectacles ev>r seen in tie
home. But nothing IS sadder to see than
the unhappy mother, weak and nervous,
striving in vain to hush the cries of her
weak and nervous babe There can BE-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
Bonds TO Keep the Peace.

The F rsonal bonds OF Warner H. Wright who
was arrested by Policeman \ J. Headley on
warrant charging him with making threats
against Alex Watson were taken IN the Police
Court this morning Wright Is TO keep the peace
toward his acclIser-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
Forfeited TbeIr Couafer,I

TIny White. OF ~ Twelfth Street northeast.
forfeited 81 collateral in the Police Court this
morning She was charged with assauIting Charles
Solomon On 4 charge Of committing similar
offence on PauIina Cohen. John Donohue for
feited $40.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
PIats OF Public Lands

1t IS the intention of the Commissioner of the
General Land Office 10 advertise for the repro
duction of public land. State and Territorial
township plats. The plats are 10 be produced by
the Photographic process.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12

The case of William Carter. coIored. who was
charged with assault with intent 10 kill Daniel
Smith. by shooting him in the face An informa-
tion, however, was fled charging Carter with
assault He pleaded not guilty and demanded
Jury trial.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12

Marriage licenses were issued today to- John
y Macleod. New London, Conn, and Mae 5.
Pullman this city; Emanuel LyIes and Ida Sey-
mour both OF Fairfax county Va. Clarence
Ware and Louise Combs; George Downyreu and
Martha Z Hicks
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
Grant Payne in Court

Five dollars fine or fifteen DAYS in Jail was the
sentence imposed upon Grant Payne this morning
when he was convicted before Judge Scott in the
Police Court Of having assaulted Sarah Green.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12

National-E- Il Sothern and Virginia Harmed in
Hamlet evening.
Colunbia-.-The Dairy Farm evening
Cha5e's New Grand--Polire vaudeville. after
noon and evening.
Lafayette Sowing TIE Wind - evening.
Aeademy-"A Young Wife" afternoon and
evening
Kernan's-'-U topiaI. Burlesquers, afternoon and
evening.
Bijou- Dainty Paree Burlesquers,'' afternoon
and evening.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
Five D0!Iars for Each PIate

Frederick Lemnond and Robert Kerr, who were
arrested by Detectives HeIan and McNalnee on a
charge of stealing two valuable China plates at
the Raleigh Hotel paid : fine each in the Po-
Iice Court today.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
The watch Returned.

At the request OF the prosecuting witness. the
case of Louis b. Cook who charged with
the larceny of gold watch valued at S3a. from
Walter : Ward was today ncl-prosscd in the
Police Court by Prosecuting Attorney MullvEny.
The property was returned 10 it owner
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
Five Years at Noundsyiue.

James E. Johnson, colored, who pleaded guilty
to an indictment charging him with housebreak-
ing and larceny, was today sentenced BY Justice
Barnard 10 imprisonment FOR FIVE years in the
penitentiary At Moundsyille ". Va.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
4 Dangerous Dog Killed.

Birdie jenkins was charged in the Police
Court this morning with keeping dangerous dog
As it was s'own that the animal had been killed
the case was dismissed.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12

Acting upon the advice of tbs inspector
of Plumbing, the Commissioners have vot-
Cd TO grant the request of Decide & Co. Of
1919 r Street northwest, to connect a TEN
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12

porary frame stable to he erected on lot
Il. block ~ HoImead Manor, with the
s. wer in lot y. The ground OF this ac-
tiou is that the stable IN question IS in
the nature Of temporary Improvement,
and one condition Of the permit is that
the connection shall Re taken up at any
time upon fifteen days notice froE- the
Engineer Department.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
To spend Six Months in Jail.

George Reed coIored. convicted IN Criminal
Court No. ] today Of larceny was sentenced by
Justice Barnard To Imprisonment Tor SIX months
in the District ia.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12

BE thou the first 90 beiriend true merit. his
praise is lost who stays till al commend You
do not want 10 be the last to praise Heuricli's
Naerzen Senate, and Lager Beer Order a case OF
Heurichs by 'phoning West 81, Arlington Bot
ting Co, and then freely give your opinions Of
the qualities Of these malt and hop beverages.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12

Captain Beach. the Engineer Commis-
siouer. has recommends an amendment
10 paragraph 2 Of the rules and Eegu-
lagions relating 70 water metres These
regulations were promulgated July 81. 1888,
and the paragraph referred 10 provides
that "A minimum rate Of SO per annum
viii be charged against all consumers sup
piled with water metres
Captain Beach recommends that the
word six be substituted for the word
ten" in the paragraph mentioned. lie
informs mis- colleagues that s. Will be SUI
fcient 10 cover the cost of the exa nina
tion and inspection OF metres. and he
thinks that the water rents should not be
any more OnerOuS than IS z absolutely nee
essary- Under these circumstances. Cap
tain Beach believes that the change rec
commended can be advanta gc0Usly made.
II IS understood that tiIe Board viii ag-
prove the recommendations Of the En-
gineer Commissioner.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12

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Union Trust and Storage Co, 14I4 F ST.. pays
z per cent On deposits subiect 70 check.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
STREET LIGHTING

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High htide-.-..-...-....-I2-Os -Os \ NJ and Z 10 P u
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IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
A Postmistress for SAN Leandro.


The President today appointed Mrs. Frank p
Church postmistress at san Leandro, Cal.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
Chr Corning Ci,nts
TUESDAY. MARCH 1a, 1901
Weather Indications.
TEMPERATURE.

Increasing cIoudiness tonight; rain and warmer
" ednesday; winds becoming brisk southeasteriy
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12

Temperature al a observation-disclosures.
Temperature at = noon
Temperature al , p 30