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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
THE MARIN WILL FILED.
Estate Left to Members of the Fam
lily, With Certain Restrictions.

The VIII Of John ". Nairn. dated July
20, 1900, has been filed for probate.
BY its terms he directs the following dis
position to be made of his estate:
To his daughter, Mrs. F. J. Heiberger, u
piano; to Annie Najrn, a gold watch, and
some articles Of furniture; to his wife
Geneva Z. Nair7, all other household ef-
fects. All the money and pr0nissoTy
notes, with certain exceptions, it Is di-
rcctcd shall be divided equally between
the testator's wife and daughter, Annie
Nairn- One thousand dollars q year Is 10
be paid to each of his sons, John J. Nairn
and Thomas s Nairn.
For the support and education of each
Of the grandchildren, 5000 Is set aside
annually, and when they reach their ma
jOrity, they are each to receive 5000
Mrs T. !. HeiDerger is to receive an an
nuity Of $1,000 and a right to the benefits
Of premises 9I3 II Street.
It is stated to be the desire Of the tes-
later that the house known as No 1893
Rhode Island Avenue be sold and that
81, 600 of the proceeds appropriated for
the purchase or erection of a dwelling in
the northwest section Of the city for the
use Of his widoy- This house, it is direct
ed. she shall occupy or rent until her
death or remarriage. 1t is directed that
one-haIf the income from the estate shall
be paid to the widow of the testator dur
ing her lifetime or until she shall re-
marry One-half the balance is to be ap-
piled to the education and maintenance
of the deceased's son, Wilson Barker
Marin and the remainder to mis- daughter,
Addie Marin, during their lifetime
Il is also directed that the provisions
made for his daughter, Addie, shall cease
and become imperative in the event that
she shall elect to lead the life of a re-
cIuse. or Sister OF Charity, or If she shall
become a member of any organtZa ton
which encourages such manner of life. In
ths. event she does 50, her share and in
tcrest in the estate shall revert 10 the
widow of the testator, II she be alive, and
If dead then to his son.
After the death of his wife daughter
and son. and the payment of all iegacies
and annunftics. the testator directs that
his estate shall LeYert to the ChildTen's
Hospital of this city, for the erection and
euuiDment Of a building for the care and
treatment of white children This build
ing, the testator directs, shall bear his
name.
The National Safe Deposit, Savings, and
rTvrrTsf f-pv0uauv is named as executor.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
LARGELY ATTENDED
Notwithstanding the lneleTl-
emf Weather
Many Bargain Hunters BraY8d the
Storms in Order to Secure Pick
and Choice from the Large
Stock Of High Grade Pianos
Being Closed Out BY
Smith & Young.
The Large Stock Must Be
Cleared Out Before Store
Alterations Begin
June LIST.
New Pianos as Low as Sl32.00 on EaST
TeTms-FHIIy WaTraHtst.

Having purchased the entire stock OF
Pianos AID Organs from the ". W. Kim
bail Co. at 523 Eleventh Street north
west, allowing them to retire from the
retail trade in Washington, we have de-
cided to sell this stock by June 1 at
prices never heard Of before in this
section.
We find that our building needs re-
decorating and that an entire new floor
must be put in at once, hence the absolute
necessity OF dispOsing of this stock
quickly. We viii pay no attention 20
cost or former prices, but will marx
each instrument In plain figures so that
child can get as good bargain as the
most expert musician IN the land The
stock to be sold consists OF many Of the
very best makes now on the market,
such as the KimbaI. Haines Bros,
Hinze, Whitney, and many others. All
the latest styles and fancy woods.
As an instance OF how the goods will
be marked We offer large size Grand new
/ prtght Pianos IN any finish desired
regular price $3.50 to SZ75-fOr only SI32
on easy payments.
Elegant double veneered case pianos,
usually sold for $3.50 TO $500, viii go at
$50 to SlSo-payable so TO SIS cash and s.
to $40 a month.
We have a Decker Bro. s Concert Grand
Piano, suitable for concert nall or Sunday
school. which has been thoroughly over
hauled and is well worth 500: will sell
now for SO. on easy payments
We have the finest Pianos ever brought
TO this city, which viii go at q saving of
$50 to SI75-
We offer a lot Of good Square Pianos.
OF different makes, in fine condition, for
So. S25, $40. up TO S59-payabIe SO cash
and s. per month
We viii ship pianos to reliable parties
anywhere on the above terms Out-Of-
town parties viii do well to call or write
US for full description Of the instruments
desired or leave selection TO Us and we
viii guarantee entire satisfaction. Re
member the sale is now on and viii only
continue until June l. Open evenfu IS dur
ing sale.
SMITH & YOUNG,
SUCCESSORS TO W W KIMRALL co,
SO 18TH ST. y. w
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23

tanning to the teaching Of her children
whose progress in their studies she
watched closely. About a year ago the
supervising principal of the division in
which Mrs Bonine's children attended
school sent out letter to parents Of pu-
pills asking them to express their opinion
regarding home study. Mrs. BCuine made
a reply TO these questions which shows
remarkable insight into educational
problems and illustrates the clear mental
ity of the woman upon whom public It
tention has been centred for a week past
The letter was obtained from an &C
quaintanCe of Mrs BONNIE who knew Of
her interest in school matters The three
questions asked are answered by Mrs. Bo-
nine. Ii is in regard to suggestions for
home study that she outlines a plan
which was evidently the result of cons-d-
cradle thought. The questions, together
with Mrs BcnIne's replies. follow:
To Parents: Your opinion respecting
home study Is earnestly requested.
L Do you believe in home study2 If
50, of what kind?"
4 do. Review OF the days work
. How much time should be devoted to
study each morning.
''One hour for eighth grade
respecting home study. oral OF written
I would suggest that the home study
consists of questions soarranged that some
one at home, not understanding the pres
ent system Of teaching, could ask, orally,
questions concerning the principal points
of the days lessons and let the child
write the answers on paper to be sub
mItted to the teacher next day. Thus
combining oral and written study: doubIy
Inpressing the salient topics of the past
work say past work because in Confin-
ing home study to review, you have posi-
tive information as to how much the child
retains OF what is brought out in recita-
ton
W hlle If his study consist of preparato-
ry work without the guide of the teacher
IN perplexing points. he may form erro-
neous conclusions which may not, be
cause they are the products of his own
induction, be entirely erased by sllbse-
quent correction The process of Undue
ton, which should be the principal oh
Ject IN teaching, can be conducted to
much better advantage by the teacher If
no previous impressions have been forrnu-
lated MRS. l. BONNIE
DR. Edward NJ Schaefer. the micro
scopical expert who examined the blood
stains il Ayers room. after the murder
viii today visit the Jail and make meas
urement of Mrs Boniae's hand. This will
be done for the purpose of comparing the
results with the mark left by the bloody
hand on the window sill. That portion
OF the window sill which was stained with
blood was sawed out by Dr.. Schleffer for
the purpose of examination
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
FUNERALS OF TWO OFFICERS.
the Remains of Captains Reilly and
Davis Inferred at Arlington.

Funeral services over the remains Of
Capt Henry J. Reilly. Fifth Artillery, and
Capt Austin r Davis. United States Ma
riue CorDs. were held today. The Inter
ments were made at Arlington. These
officers lost their lives in the China during
the Eoxer uprising. and were temporarily
buried in the legation grounds at PeSiH-
Services over the remains of Captain
Reilly were conducted by the Rev. DIT.
AspinwaH of St. Thomas Church. at Il
O'Clock this morning. The funeral was
private, the military features being
omitted at the request Of the family of
the deceased number Of officers who
had served with Captain Reilly were pres
euJ-
a detachment Of marines from the Ma
rine Barracks and the Marine Corps
Rand attended the funeral of Captain Da-
Wis. at Arlington The services were brief
and simple The usual salutes We're fired
over the open grave and taps were sound
ed Captain Davis was thirty years old
He was formerly stationed on the Oregon
and made the trip around Cape Horn with
that ship on her record breaking run
from San Francisco to the Atlantic Coast
He met his death during the battle Of
Tientsin.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo.
May L to November 1. 1901.

Picturesque Pan-American Route to Buffalo,
IS a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive
publication issued by the Grand Trunk Railway
SYSTEM giving accurate information OF the ex-
hibition with plan OF the grounds, also map Civ
ing complete information of BsffaIo- and viii
be sent nee on receipt OF cents postage.
Those planning . trip to Buffalo and Pan
American Exposition this year should make ar
ranGements to take IN one OF the popular side
trips offered by the Grand Trunk Railway TO the
most beautiful and healthiul summer resorts sit
uated in the Highlands OF Ontario located
1000 feet above sea level. few hours run from
Buffalo. Good hotel accommodation, magnificent
scenery, perfect immunity from hay fever; a
place where health and pleasure go hand in hand
The Highlands OF Ontario include the following
weII-knogn and popular districts. Muskota
Lakes Lake of BAYS Aagnetawan River 5000
Islands Of the Georgian Bay, kawartha Lakes and
the region around Lakes Simcoe and CeucRi-
ching
Illustrated descriptive publications. maps. and
all information be had free by applying
TO Frank P. Dwyer, Eastern Passenger Agent
200 Broadway, New York
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
4 ston to &c Riding.

CUMBERLAND. Nd. May 23.-BaIti-
more and Ohio special officers are using
every effort to break up ride stealing
on this division. One hundred and forty
three arrests have been made between
Cumberland and Washington Junction in
the past six days. OF these eight went to
the House of Correction and many were
committed to jail. Seventeen free riders
were rounded up at Cherry Run yester-
day Clarence NJ. King, ex-Superinteu-
dent of the House of Correction and for
mer sheriff, says not a few desperate
crooks have been corraled- The fight at
Cherry Run on Monday was, he said. the
most desperate pistol duel in his expe-
rience Two men escaped. one leaving a
tzan Of blood and the third was captured.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23

Miss Anna Werres, daughter of Mrs A
Werrcs, of this city, yesterday morning
became the bride Of Otto Auth, the son Of
Sautus Auth The ceremony was per
formed by the Rev. Father Currier, at St.
Nary's German Catholic Church. in the
presence Of a large concourse of friends
Of the contracting parties Miss Katie
Werres, sister OF the bride, acted as maid
Of honor, and Henry Auth, brother of the
groom, was best man. The Ushers were
AIphonse Hammer, Joseph Zegowitz, Ar
thur Cannon, and Frank J. Auth. After
the ceremony the bridal party was enter
tanned at breakfast at the beautiful home
of the groom on Bladensburg Road, and
yesterday evening there was wedding re-
ceptiOn attended by hundreds OF the
friends CO the newly married caunla
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
DIED.

PIGE0N-Ou Thursday May %. 1901, at 4:i5 a
m. at her residence 1T 9th ST. Sc, FANNIE
ANDERSON PIGEON, wife of Edmond o. Pigeon
and second daughter of William 7. and Frances
Il. Anderson.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited 20
attend the funeral services at 1:39 p HI, Satur-
day. May 25, 1901
SHELD0N-m this city on Wednesday. Nay
D. 1901 d. HENRY SHELDON of Chicago, aged
seventy years
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
Underwear worth up 10c
TO 75c, EACH. ......... OINs

4 great shipment Of muslin and cam
brio underwear. consisting of gowns.
short skirts, chemise. corset covers;
gowns in empire style with front OF
embroidery and lace trimmed lapeis,
others with rows Of inserting between
rows Of tUckS: corset covers nicely
trimmed feiled seams; all perfect fit
ting Drawers with umbrella founCe
with rows Of hemstitching others en-
brOidery trimmed; skirts of cambria
and muslin-umbrelIa fouHces of hem
stitching between lace inserting-an-
other with hemstitching in fiounce-
lace trimmed. Remarkable offering.
underwear worth up to 75c and for
which others are asking as high as 81,
We offer for &c
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
NEWS FROM GEORGETOWN.
Surveyors Need Information From
the Brewer Maps

the Brewer Maps
Local surveyors, not officially connected
with the Surveyors Office complain that
public records are not placed where they
can be conveniently. consulted. 1t is con-
tended that when the District Govern
ment purchased. with a special appropria-
ton Of $4,000, the II W Brewer maps.
charts, and other data pertaining to prop
cTty lines, the same. under proper. re-
strlctions. should have been at once placed
where all who desired could consult them
1t was stated Yesterday. that. although
the Brewer records have been III the pos
session Of the District for over six weeks
they are still inaccessible to the public:
that frequent requests had been made
for permission to examine them for in
formation pertaining to surveys ordered,
and that 81 every instance the seeker
after information has been put off. with
15.2 excuse or another. It is Of impor-
lance. it IS claimed, that these records be
made accessible to the public
In many instances, il is said it is i'm
possible to report upon Georgetown prop
erty lines without the aid of the Brewer
records.
During the life of Henry Brewer he
freely assisted those engaged in survey
ing by furnishing such information as
transfer to the Surveyors Office of the
data he had accumulated, West End sur
veys have been practically at a standstiII,
50 far as the work of private surveyors is
concerned.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
Green Ticket values-Wash
goods.

One case of good grade French dirni-
TIES, embracing plain coIors and all
the new patterns in dotted, striped.
and figured effects. While ether
stores viii ask as high as 15c, 0IC
Jul PtlSe IS------------
A lot of coIored madras in new
SNAPPED effects and plain patterns
selection of the wanted coIors-incIud-
ing light blue. OxblOod, and pink
The regular 15c grade. Spe- orc
>~As'i' St-------.-- ----------------------- II .
A l"t Of full 36-inch Percale. en-
bracinS a fine assortment of patterns
some in stripes. some in figures. The
same grades for which others , &c
ask Ice and 125%c- Special ATT 4
Exceptional offering In this tot Of
Sheer Quality Dfmities. A showing Of
all the wanted shades and s. good as
scrtment OF patterns As this is only
q small lot, you had better not delay
we d0n't want to see you disappOfnt
ed. Positively SC values for half Ac
~
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
CLOTHING IN THE RIVER.
A Discovery That May Lead to
Mystery.

Mr.. Burden. starter for the Capital
Traction Company this morning found a
bunch of clothing floating IN the river
near the y Street dock The package was
delivered TO the Harbormaster, who
found that there were no marks Of iden-
tificatiou on any of the articles, which
were clean though old The bu&5le
contained two white shirts, size IS; one
whit. and blue shirt: four white collars,
size 1871; one ceIIuIoid collar. size 1G; four
pairs Of GUS, and two undershirts. The
matter has Deen brought TO the attention
Of the detectives
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
EXAMINATION OF OFFICERS.
Ten IieuteRaBts Ordered Before a
Board at Fort MCPHERSON, Ga

The following order was issued by Sec
rotary Root at the War Department to-
day:
BY direction Of the Secretary Of War
the foHowing-named officers viii report in
person to Col John W French, Twenty
second L. 5. Infantry, President of the
Examining Board convened at Fort Nc
Pherson. Ga, at such time as they may
be required by the board for examination
a 10 their fitness for promotion, and upon
the completion thereof viii return to their
proper stations or the places Of receipt by
them Of this order:
First Lieuts- Johnson Hagood, William
w Hamilton, William E Cole. Robert 2.
WyIlie. Malcolm Young. Second L5euts- Al
bert F. WaIdron. Michael J. McDonough.
Stanley D. E,mbick, Edward P Nones.
and Frank B. Edwards, of the Artillery
Corps.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
TO ENLARGE THE TRIGG PLANT
The Charter Amended and the stock
Increased.

RICHMOND, May 23.-The court yester-
day amended the charter of the TriEg
Company, increasing its capital stock
from s.. 10000 to 100000. The directory
was enlarged from eight TO eleven,
and George w Stevens, President Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, and g
Stuart Patterson and William C. Ellis of
Philadelphia. were made members
1t is the purpose of the company to
double the capacity of the yards and com
pete with larger plants for Government
and other vessels.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
SAVING KANSAS WHEAT CROP
Men In Great Demand Throughout
the Entire State.

TOPEKA, Kan, May 22.-The State en-
p!oyment bureau today began a syste-
matte canvass for farm hands 10 help save
the great wheat crop LabOrers in Hi
nois. Indiana. Ohio, and as far East as
New York. viii find plenty Of work here.
At least twenty thousand additional men
are now needed to help save the 10000 90
bushels Of wheat now maturing in this
State
The railroads win give them a special
rate to the wheat belt. County clerks
throughout the State are asked to make
canvass of their respective counties as to
needed help.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
The sunday school Conference.

LEXINGTON, Va, May 23--W- W Mil
Ian, CT Washington, D. c, secretary. and
NJ l. Walton, of Woodstock, president
OF the Baltimore Conference Sunday
School Association of the Methodist EMS
cOpaI Church South are arranging the
programme for the annual convention to
be held in Lexington July gil Prof. n
NJ Hamill, of Jacksonville, Ill, interna-
tional field secretary. will preside
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
S. and 81 silk waists. s.. 48.

Made Of the very best and highest
grade taffeta silk. and the finest made
Ready-to-wear Six Waists possible to
btEy-tt0 peTfeCt-ittiuE waists and
cannot possibly be duplicated for less
thT1 s. and s. in other stores Great
est sale of Silk Waists we have ever
made and excels all OF our previous
efforts The lot includes black and all
the wanted spring shades, and a great
variety Of the newest effects, all OF
which are up to date-for SIS
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
Black velvet ribbons

You'll welcome this offer for 1t viii
enable YOU IT, buy much-worn Black
Velvet Ribbons at q third less than
regular prices
No. sc instead Of I0c.
No. 50 Instead Of 13c
No 9-1Gc instead Of isc.
No. PFC instead Of poe
No IS-I4c instead OF Z5c.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23

D. L. Shoemaker, an aged white man.
slipped and fell on Potomac Street. near
Prospect Avenue, breaking his right leg
tbove the knee He was taken to his
home, 1853 y Street. where Dr. L W
Richie attended him.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
sCIATIC RHEUMATISM CURED
AFTER FOURTEEN YEARS OF
SUFFERING,

81 have been afflicted with sciatic rheumatism
for fourteen years" says Josh Edgar Of German
town, Cal. a was able to be around but con
stantly suffered 1 tried everything l could
hear Of and at last told to try Chamber
iain's Pain Balm, which l did and vas Immediate
" relieved and in a short time cured and l am
happy to say it has not since returned" Why
not use this Iiniment and get well2 1t is for
sale by Henry Evans, Wholesale and Retail and
al Druggists.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23

Yesterday deed was placed on record
by y hich Augustus Burdorf and Allen c.
Clark, trustees, conveyed to Robert D
Weaver 152,%ff square feet fronting on the
west side Of Back Street. The considera-
ton named is $500 The property is IN
square I@0I and is described as lot 81.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
RESTS WITH THE SECRETARY.
Allowance to Naval Students for
maintenance While Abroad.

Maintenance While Abroad.
l. P. Mitchell, Assistant Comptroller Of
the Treasury. held today that the allow
-dnce for maintenance OF naval students
pursuing studies abroad depends on the
authority Of annual appropriations, is I'm
der the control Of the Secretary Of the
Navy, and without the orders Of the Sec
rotary q. student has no absolute right
thereto
The decision was rendered on the ap-
peal Of Henry Williams, now assistant
naval constructor. L S n, from the
action OF the Auditor fer the Navy De
partment in settlement Of a claim in
which the auditor adjusted Williams &C
count for pay and allowances. including
his allowance for maintenance He made
claim for certain allowances for mainte-
nance while pursuing studies abroad,
which had been disaIlowed in the settle
ment Of the accounts OF the Daymaster
who paid him.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
Bows waists. IzIc

80 dozen Boys CoIored PercaIe
W alstS-eEcaIieut assortment Of pat
terms; all sizes, buttons on strong.
well made and serviceabIe. An ex-
ceptioRaI ofEcring at PIC Cannot he
duplicated IN the other stores for less
than double the price
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICE Washington. D. G.. Nay 20,
901--To the Public: Having disposed of the
business formerly conducted By US at 1911 Sew
enth Street northwest to Mr. J c. DUKE We
take this opportunity to thank our patrons for
their patronage during the time we were estab-
Iished n business at the above store and re-
speetfuIIy request that they extend in the future
TO our sucVessor 3IT. Duke. as liberal patronage
as WIS extended TO Us n the past
We remain courteously.
BARNARD BROS
J. u. BARNARD.
LOUIS E. BARNARD.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
Sale OF white waists, 49c.

About 100 dozen White India Linen
alSts, embracing the very newest
pattsrns-some with rows of Point de
Paris Lace il front; some with fronts
OF Swiss inserting some are zfI-,Jver
tucks front and back. The regular T9c
grade of waist special for &c. 4 re-
TnaTkabie Offering.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
Shirt waists suits, S3.48.
SIS and So values.

Lot Of the new Duck and Chambray
Shirt Waist Suits in all colors and
trimmed handsomely; with the new
flare skirts, a great variety Of styles;
the very fashionable suit of the sea
son which is being shown about town
at s. and s.; here at S3.4S.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
09C wrappers, SOC.

shipment of 80 dozen Perca1e
Wrappers: full front: Vatican back
ltted waist lining, good width and
length. all sizes A showing of all the
wanted cOloTs. Remarkable values at
69c- Our special price Of 29c is without
parallel
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
ChiId's tan s0x. IL

One lot of chiIdren's 81 length tan
sOx, full regular made. fire gauge
warranted fast color Sold eveTv-
where for 1Sc- Mothers should not fai!
to take advantage of this unprecedent-
ed price of TIC
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
Child'S drawers. Ole

A new lot of chiIds muslin umbrella
ORA wers; very good grade of muslin;
mace with 3-fnch cambria rufffe. all
sizes from 2 to 2 years. The kind for
which others are asking 19c, for 91zc.