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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28
A LITTLE GIRLS GIFT.
Passed Army Lines 10 Make Pres
ent to "a Colonel

One evening toward the close of the
war. while Union soldiers lay in camp on
a hillside near the Staunton River in Nir-
ginia. the cry of Halt. Who goes there?'
from a sentry started every lOunger to
his feet and several of the more curious
ran to the guard line to find out what the
trouble was. a minute later all knew that
the night visitor who had been challenged
Was no enemy. A little girl about ten
years Of age. holding a white kitten in
her arms, came forward into the light of
the fires, conducted by two soldiers, who
had told the sentry to pass her in, and
who looked as proud as If they were es-
corting a queen. The whole regiment
gathered. including the colonel himself. to
look at the child and hear her tell her
story. y very short story 1t was, scarce
ly a paragraph; but there was matter
enough in it for a full chapter She lived
near by. with her father. who was sick
and poor: and they were Northerners, she
said. and Union folks Her mother was
dead and her brother had been killed
while fighting in the Federal army. She
wanted to give something" and, when
the Union soldiers came. she thought she
would bring her pet kitten and present 1t
to the colonel
The colonel took the little girl in his
arms and kissed her. and said he was not
a bit ashamed of his weakness. He ac-
cepted the kitten with thanks, and its in
nocent donor was calamity escorted to
her humble home, loaded with generous
contributions.
The white kitten was adopted by the
regiment but continued to be the prop
erty and the special pet of the colonel.
and when the war was over he took 1t
home with him. Like the white lamb
that stayed and fed with the victor after
The battle of Antietam. the little creature,
durin,. its short but stirring army life
was a daily inspiration to better feelings
and thought in the presence OF all that
is worst-a living flag OF truce cleaning
among the thunder clouds of human pas
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28
JESSE JAMES LAST HOME.
The House Where lie Was Killed 80
lie Put ON Exhibition.

tFrOm the 81 LOUIS blcDe ptAlOCIdtJ
ST Joseph Mo-The house at Thir-
teenth and Lafayette Streets. which was
for some time the home of Jesse James.
the noted bandit and where Bob Ford, a
member OF the gang. assasslnated MN,
Will he removed to kTug Park and be-
come one of the attra ctions of that re-
sort The house since the death of the
bandit has been one of the sights when
strangers ask to visit. IL has Always
been the property of Prof. Emil Hahn, a
well-known musician of this city, from
whom Jesse James rented the premises.
All the noted actors VINO nave VISITED
St. Joseph in twenty years have made
pigrimages TO the Jesse James nome
when they We're in this city.
The room in which the bandit was assas-
sinated has never been occupied since
Jessie was caught off guard by Ford, VINO
sent a bullet crashing through his brain.
Much of the furniture which was used by
the James family at the time OF me
tragedy is still in his room, although the
larger pieces Of the bedroom suite were
removed by the widow of the bandit when
she left the city. The chair upon which
Jesse James stood when he busted the
cobwebs off the picture that hung on the
east wall the oDnortunity seized by Ford
for firing the fatal shot, is still there, al
though badly dishsured by rehc hunters
Tie house has always been rented 10 oc-
Cupants with the express understanding
that they were not even to invade the
room in which Jesse James was killed.
1t is Nth peculiar feelings that the Wis
itor steps from lne coHlloi ta,iS Lui -
rooms of the building into the one Whcre
The bandit died. The contrast impresSeS
the sight-seer forcibly. There in the wall.
several inches to the right Of the east
door. is the gaping hole made by the bull
let that killed Jesse James. after having
passed through his brain. he wall paper
has been torn from the walls on all sides,
as high as man can reach, by relic
hunters, and the woodwork has been cut
and hacked on all sides by those eager
TO carry away some mementO Of the old
James home. On every available square
inch of wall surface people of all nation
al ties. conditions, and ages have written
their names Theatrical companies are
advertised there. Lecturers, rich and
poor men, have all written their names on
Il e walls until not a square inch remains
white There was once fence around
tie lot but that has followed the wall
paper. bit by bit. and has been accom-
panied by every tree, shrub, and flower in
tie yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28
YOUNG SOCIETY MEN INJURED
Joseph f.. Widener Seriously Hurt in
"a TaIIy-ho Accident.

PHILADELPHIA, April 27-Harrison
X. Gamers tally-ho which he was driving
in Spring Garden Street this morning, up
set at the intersection of Fifteenth Street,
and the party of young society men were
thrown into the street. The most serious
ly injured was Joseph Z. Widener, the
youngest son of Z. a. q. Widener, the
street car magnate who is at Eahnemann
Hospital unconscious. 1t is thought that
his skull is fractured.
Those on the coach in addition to M.
Widener ana Mr. Gamer, were William L.
Elkins, jr., William Z. Carter, G. Megargee
Wright, p. p. Mexican. Edward Brown
ing Edward 3. Smith. Edward Brooke,
and E. Rittenhouse Miller, and two
grooms. The coach left the Bellevue at
1880, bound FOR Penilyn. the country res
idence of Harry Mexican. Mr.. Gamer
drove at brisk pace up Broad Street,
turned into Spring Garden. and was in
creasing the pace when at Fifteenth one of
the wheels caught in the track and the
coach went over.
Mr.. Widener was thrown near the curb,
with blood coming from his nose and cars.
He was hurried to the hospital, where it
was said he had a bad conclusion of the
brain and possibly a fracture of the skull
Mr.. Gamer. next 10 Mr.. Widener, was the
most seriously hurt, his leg being cut and
bruised. The others received only slight
cuts and bruises.
Mr.. Gamer said that the traction COM
pany. Of which Mr.. Widener's father is
one OF the principal owners, is largely re-
sponsible for the accident, for the reason
that all their tracks are slightly raised.
and that it is hard for a coach TO turn out
without the wheels being caught.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28
TREASURER WILSON'S BENEFIT
An Excellent Programme Arranged
for Tomorrow Night.

Treasurer Fred Wilson, OF the Bijou
Theatre, will be rendered testimonial
benefit at the Bijou tomorrow night, and
from the excellence of the programme and
the large advance sale of seats, there is
every indication that it Will be one of the
most enjoyable entertainments that has
been given on the stage of the popular
theatre during the season.
number of wel-krown vaudeville
performers have rendered their services
and among those who will contribute to
the bill are: ArIen Delnar, who sings
French songs very pleasingly; Henry
Hills a black face comedian; Goldsmith
and Hoppe, musical artists; the Deltinos
who throw knives and bottles very deX-
terously: the Hilton Sisters, popular vo-
calists who were, during the season, a
feature OF the "Bowery Burlesquers;' the
Rehs, IN an original sketch; Thornton and
Shakleford. the song illustrators; Carver
and Pollard, in n novel act; the Bijou
Comedy Four, in budget of late songs,
and Grant and Hoover, who viii wrestie
for the championship Of the District
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28
NO EVIDENCE TO HOLD THEM.
The Gypsics Accused of Kidnapping
Released From Custody.

Mystery still enshrouds the kidnapping
of Willie McCornfck, ten years Of age.
who suddenly disappeared from his home.
at High Bridge, N. Y. one month ago
yesterday No evidence of completely in
the case was secured against Hannah and
Lizzie Michel. the gypsies who were ar
rested Friday morning on suspicion, and
they were released from custody yester-
day. Detective Sergeant O'Connell. of
New York, is still in the city, making an
investigation of the clue disclosed by the
slip of paper left at the photograph estab-
lishment of N. Kets Kemethy, 1903 Penn
sylyania Avenue northwest, about a week
ago by Hannah Michel
So positive has been the identification
of the slip of paper that the detectives
seek 10 find how it came to appear so
suddenly in this city. Theories are numor-
Gus, both as to the paper itself and the
whereabouts of the missing youth. 1t is
known that the gypsy girls, Hannah and
Lizzie Michel have been in New York
City, or vicinity, within the past few
months. the New York detectives state.
This is in conflict with the story told by
the girls and their parents. who deny hav-
ing been to New York within a year 1t
has also been established, the police be-
lieve, beyond reasonable doubt, that the
slip of paper was in the possession of little
Willie Mccormick at the time he disap-
peared from the neighborhood of his
home. 1t is known. too, both by adms-
sion of Hannah Michel, and by the state
mont of Kets Kemethy, that this piece of
paper came into possession of the latter.
and finally the police, through the gypsy
maiden.
1t is stated that Mr.. Kemethy asked
certain detectives last Thursday night to
sign an agreement that they would forego
all claim to any reward which might
accrue from the finding Of the Mccormick
boy, as the result of the supposed clue
given by the slip of paper taken from
the gypsy girl. 1T is understood such an
agreement was made by two detectives at
headquarters, with the result that Mr.
kemethy furnished the slip of paper, and
certain other information, on which, it is
said, the Michel girls were arrested, pend
ing investigation. For lack of develop
ments along this line. however the girls
were released.
According to Hannah Michel the slip
of paper came into her possession while
she was at the horse bazaar. on Louisi-
ana Avenue near Tenth Street northwest.
The girl said she found it there. Iester-
day afternoon a reporter visited the ba-
Zaar and nobody about the place could
remember having seen the gypsy girl
about the bazaar. 1t was said, however,
that several men from the gypsy camp
had visited the place during the past
month.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28
A WISCONSIN BUFFALO FARM.
| The Nucleus for Novel Ranch Sc
cured From Indians.


Winona, Minn.-Oue Of the most unique
lines of business, and one which is fol-
lowed by but few persons in the United
States. is that of buffalo farming, and
near the little station of CoChraue. Wis.,
is located one of the most extensive farms
Of this sort in the country.
The ranch is operated by Huber Broth
ers, and they have a large herd of this
species of animals. Twelve years ago c.
Huber went to Thief River Falls. where
he secured two buffaloes that We're owned
by Indians. These. with a few others
were taken TO his Wisconsin farm, and
formed the nucleus of . herd that now
numbers fOrty-two full-blooded animals.
Huber Brothers have sold specimens to
various parks in this country and one
animal was sent to the London Zoo. Re
Gently Burgess & Hanson. Of Luaua.
Iowa purchased a herd of six from HUI
Der Brothers. with which to stock their
ranch. Included in this lot were Old Tom
and Lincoln. the kings of the herd. Tom
has lived in captivity for years and was
captured without much trouble, but when
an ATTEMPT was made to corral one of
the cows. partly tame animal she ran
against a fence and sustained injuries of
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28
TO Meet MRS. FAIRBANKS
Members of the Daughters of the
American Revolution Receive.

The Assembly Hall of the Washing
ton Club the Scene Of the Demon
STATIONS The National Coiors
Form the Principal Decorations.
Mrs. Charles W. Fairbanks. President
General of the Society of Daughters of
the American Revolution, was the guest
of honor at a reception at the Washington
Club yesterday afternoon. The various
chapters of the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution in the District of Column
bia were the hostesses. 1t was the official
social tribute of the society to Mrs. Fair
banks in honor OF her election to the posi-
ton of president general at the congress
held in this city in February. Fully eight
hundred members of the society were re-
ceived by Mrs Fairbanks and the regents
of the District chapter.
Mrs. Fairbanks received almost the
unanimous support of the local chapters
in the bitter contest which preceded her
election. The reception yesterday was en-
tirely social in its nature and there was
nothing of the politics OF the society in
connection with it save in conversation
among the daughters
The large reception hall of the club
house was tastefuIy decorated. The ma
tional colors were much in evidence and
an air of patriotism was everywhere prev
alent. Large flags were draped about the
walls and palms and wisteria formed the
floral decorations. At one end of the hall
an orchestra was hidden from view by d
screen of palms.
The Daughters were presented to Mrs.
Fairbanks by the Regent of the District
of Columbia. Mrs. Mary 5. Lockwood.
Mrs. Fairbanks wore over her shoulder
the broad blue sash Of her office. In the
receiving line stood the regents of the ten
chapters of the District of Columbia in
the order of seniority of the chapters.
They were; Miss Virginia Miller, of Mary
Washington Chapter; Mrs. \. f. Mann,
of Dolly Madison Chapter; Mrs. Oscar
Roome. of Martha Washington Chapter;
Mrs Mary S. Gist, of Continental Chap
ter: Mrs j. d. Croissant, of Columbia
Chapter: Mrs A. Main. of Army and
Navy Chapter; Mrs. NJ. a. Ballinser. OF
Manor House Chapter; Mrs. p. NJ. Stock
ing of American Chapter; Mrs. j. r. Eos
ter. Of Constitution Chapter; Mrs @. w.
Draper. of Miriam Danforth Chapter, and
Mrs. J. Walker Holcombe, of Lucy Hol-
combe Chapter.
grated with pink roses and tapers of the
same color, in clusters, burned at either
end. Mrs. I'll. l.. Guss presided at the re
freshmen table, where she was assisted
by Mrs A. b Ludington, Miss Emma
Holmead, Miss McBlair and Miss Pearce.
number of young ladies' members OF
the various chapters, attended to the
wants of the guests.
Throughout the afternoon the orchestra
discoursed popular airs.
Among those present were Mrs. Daniel
Manning. of New York. eX-President Cen
eral of The ID. \. r.. Mrs John W. Eos
ter. also an ex-President General: Miss
Allaway Lewis. great great-grand-
daughter of Betty Washington. sister
Of General Washington, and Mrs. Wilcox,
2 member of Elizabeth Jackson Chapter
and great-niece of Gen. Andrew jack
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28
NONE OF BIS BUSINESS.
). Short answer md Its Unexpected
ReauIt

From the London Spare Moments)
While waiting for the train the bride
ana bridegroom walked slowly up and
down the platform.
u don't know what this joking and guy
ing may have been to YOU. he remarked
but it S death to me. l never experience
ed such an ordeal"
ITS perfectly dreadful" she answered.
shall be glad when We get away from
everybody we know
They're actually impertinent," he went
on. Why, the very natives
At this unpropitious moment the wheezy
old stationmaster walked up to them
BE you goin' to take this train?'' he
asked.
It's none OF your business" retorted
the bridegroom. Indignantly, as he guided
the bride up the platform. where they
condoled with each other over the imper-
Thence OF the natives.
Onward came the train. its vapor curl
ing from afar. 1t was the last to their
destination that day-an express Nearer
nearer, it came at full speed; then in
moment it whizZed past and was gone
Why in thunder didn't that train
stop yelled the bridegroom.
Cos you sed 'twarnt none of my biz
ness. / has to signal if that trains TO
stop
And as the old stationmaster softly
stroked his beard there was q wicked
twinkle in his eye.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28
OLD BROWNS ALUMNI DINE.
Plans to Increase the University En-
dovment Discussed.

The Brown University Alumni Club, Of
Maryland and the District OF Columbia,
held its annual dinner at the Ebbitt House
last night. There was representative at
tendance of graduates OF Brown. which
has a strong following in this city and in
Baltimore business session preceded
the dinner, and officers of the club for the
ensuing year were elected as follows:
President. John Hay the Secretary Of
State. IS; Vice President, \. NJ. Quick,
81 Of Baltimore; Secretary and Treasurer
John II Olcott. y, Of Washington; mem
bers of the executive committee, Prof.
W. H. Hawkes. 81, and William Adams
Slade. '9S. Mr.. Slade and Dwight w. Ba-
ker. 30 were appointed committee 10
draw up resolutions regarding the death
Of W F Koppman. 80. Of Baltimore. An
elaborate dinner was served at the con-
clusion OF the business meeting. There
were no set speeches.
The oldest living graduate of Brown
University is Gen. Francis +. Lippit Of
this city. He was unable TO attend the
dinner last night Letters Of regret were
read from a large number Of prominent
members of the club IN Maryland and
from others in the District. among whom
were: Mai Gen. Frank Wheaton, 90; Col
C. II. Alden, Sc; assistant surgeon gen
eral L S A. retired: Rear Admiral Cas-
well, L. s. N, 81; DR.. B. L. Whitman.
81. of Philadelphia, former president Of
Columbian University, and Prof. Walter
G.. Chandler, rs. of Baltimore.
At the dinner of the club year ago IT
was announced that an earnest effort was
being made to increase the endow1 ent of
Brown University by N,000,01 AT The
commencement exercises in June it was
announced that this sum had been secured.
The alumni of Brown have now started a
movement to make another Mathematician
increase. The movement has met with
great announcement. John ID. Rookie
Teller has pledged himself TO give S25D,001.
and the remainder Of the amount VIII
probably be raised in the course Of two
years at least This project was generally
discussed at the dinner last night
The next annual dinner OF the club Will
take place In Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28
A Skeleton in a Closet.


Scranton. PA skeleton in closet.
real skeleton and not the family ones so often
spoken about. is causing a eommotion in West
Scranton IL hangs in a closet in the rear OF
the office Of a physician and the building is one
occupied by a large number Of other tenants.
As they pass along the hallway their way to
their rooms they frequently ind the door of
the closet open and the skeleton dangling there
in open sight. Some of these tenants are women.
and the apparition of the skeleton as they passed
has in several instances caused them nervous
health authorities. The health officer was sent
to see the doctor but was powerless TO act
when ne got there. The doctor claims that he is
within his rights and the health officers think
H.. he is. Moral suasion is being resorted
to in the hope of inducing the doctor to put his
CHASTITY specimen out Of sight.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28
Tipping Female walters.


'since my wife left me-" said bank clerk,
''and have been living in a hall bedroom and
feeding at the cheaper eating houses, have
often asked myself whether or not it is proper
to tip the female waiter. At the first go off you
would say it not. You would say there was
something indicate in handing out a nickel or
dime to the nice girl who brings you y1yir
draw one or your side o. wheat But experi-
ence has taught me that it is the proper and
the regular thing to tip the girls. You don't
do it openly, you do it with men. and ycu
don't get any thanks. You lay your coin on the
table as you pass out. not handing il to the
waiter or calling her attention to il in any
way, because that would embarrass her, but you
just lay it on the table, and when you are not
locking she picks it up and slips it into Ter
thanks you. but in the increased zeal of her
service from then on yoJ get thanNs Of the
best kind
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28
Assaulted with II Knife.

,.,auson BolIcn. colored. forty-ive years Of
age, was arrested by Policeman johnson. of the
Fifth precinct late last night charged with
having assaulted Nancy Tickling, also coored,
with a knife. Boiacn. it Is said, went TO the
home OF the woman Francis street southeast,
and demanded some money When she refused
him he made attempt to cut her throat with
the knife. 1t is saidJ but the woman was too
quick for him and throwing her elbow up To
her throat caught the force OF the blow on
her arm.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28
A Common Fault.
(From the Kansas City star)

But for the miscalculatiOns made by the So
called experts of the War Office Great Britain
would have made short work OF the conflict At
anv rate the cost and duration would have been
greatly lessened. This experience should be a
lesson to all nations Certainly the highest talent
at the command OF military or naval cstab-
lisliment is not too good TO be employed in as
certaining the facts and estimating the cost OF
a probable war. Considering the time and oppor-
tunities that Great Britain had for studying tho
South african situation and the probabilities that
hung over ii for many years the stupidity of the
preliminary reports seems almost Incompetent
sble To that stupidity the nation mainly owes
the waste and prolongation of the war and th.
consequent depression OF business and OF national
spirit.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28
Charged with Grand Larceny

Clara Stotar. twenty-three years of age, vel
dressed young woman, was arrested and later
sent to the House of Detention last night charg-
ed with grand larceny. II is said that for some
time past the woman, who has been in the en-
ploy of Mrs. Cunningham, OF 1902 Quincy Stree,
northwest, has been stealing books and othei
articles about tho house. Mrs Cunningham final
~ became suspicious OF her actions and causet
her arrest. 4 number Of the missing articles
have been found in The woman's trunk.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28
Torehon Iaess, Ic yard.

such nature that it was found neces-
sary to kill her. Huber Brothers also sold
two animals to a Mr.. Knapp, of Rock
ford ILL., At present the Huber herd num-
bers twenty-six full-biood and a large
number of cross-bred animals
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28

IT fVTU UT TfF1IT1TTfTT sFV7F7.I
1t may be that Senator Tillman will find himself
allied upon to make on explanation when he goes
hack to the Senate It is alleged that. in hi
anxiety to make . point against Senator Nc
Laurin the other day he far forgot the dignity
and discipline of the Senate to reveal secrets
If the executive session. which members are upon
honor not to divulge. "A prominent senator de-
rlared to. the Washington correspondent o. the
philadelphia. Press that Senator Tillman's
course in making public what took place in the
executive session of the Senate will not be over
looked by that body"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28

So unanimous il the peoples opinion that Hcu-
rich's beers are the purest and most wholesome,
hat they deem them the only proper beers which
arc beneficial TO the health Phone West 81, Ar
.ington Botting Co, for a case of Maerzen. SEN
ate or Lager.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28
M 5s:7 Kings Palace Department Stores .sT= 9;=-
'---e 8IGSl2S4 and us Market Space ss
900 pairs 7In
muslin drawers, ~

An opportunity which only comes to
leaders enables us to put on sale to-
morrow morning 900 pairs of women's
muslin umbrella drawers az ne a
pair. All Of these are garments which
are sold by all stores at 25c a pair
equal in auality-equai In make. All
have yoke bends and four-inch cam
brio rufEies and every seam Is felled.
nc a pair. The selling will not be-
gin until . o'clock tomorrow morning.