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The times., 1901-04-28
JESSE JAMES LAST HOME.
The House Where He Was Killed to
lie Put on Exhibition.

(From the ST. Louis Globe Dcmocrat)
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,
member OF the gang. asSasslnated hlm
VIII be removed to EruG PARK ana be-
come one of the attractions Of that re-
sort The house since the death of the
bandit has been one of the sights when
strangers ask to visit. 1t has Always
been the pronerty of Prof. Emil Hahn,
welI-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
pilSrimages TO the Jesse James nome
when they were in this city.
The room in which the bandit was assas-
sinated has never been occupied since
sent a bullet crashing through his brain.
Much of the furniture which was used by
the James family at the time OF the
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 WhCh
Jesse James stood when he busted the
cobwebS off the picture that hung on the
east wall the opportunity seized by FORD
for firing the fatal shot, Is Still tnere. al
though badly disfgured by relic hunters
The house has always been rented 10 oc-
cupants with the express understanding
that they were not even to invade Inc
room in which Jesse James was killed
II is with peculiar feelings that the VS.
Itor steps from the comfortably furnished
rooms Of the building into the one whore
the bandit died. The contrast impresses
the sight-secr forcibly. Ihtr re 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 Il man can reach, by relic
hunters, and the woodwork has been cut
and hacked on all sides by those eager
10 carry away some mementO of the old
James home on every available square
inch of wall surface people Of all nation
alities. conditions. and ages have written
their names Theatrical companies are
advertised there. Lecturers, rich and
poor men, have all written their names ON
the walls. until not square inch remains
white There was once a fence around
The lot but that has followed the wall
paper bit by bit. and has been accom-
panied by every tree, shrub. and flower in
fhn Narl.
The times., 1901-04-28
NO EVIDENCE TO HOLD THEM.
The Gypsiesoaccused of kidnapping
Released From Custody.

Mystery still enshrouds the kidnapping
of Willie McCornsick, 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 OConnell, 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, 1893 Penn
sylvania Avenue northwest, about a week
ago 10y Hannah Michel.
So positive has been the identification
of the slip of paper that the detectives
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 year It
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 ne disap-
peared from the neighborhood of his
home. 1t is known, too, both by admis-
sion of Hannah Michel, and by the state
ment 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 il there Yester-
day afternoon q 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., 1901-04-28
a WISCONSIN BUFFALO FARM
The Nucleus for IA Novel Ranch Sc
cured From Indians.
Hrom the Minneapolis Journal J

Winona, Minn-One 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 COchrane. 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 10 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-biooded 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
ber Brothers, with which to stock their
ranch. Included in this lot were Old Tom
and Lincoln the kings of the herd. Tom
has lived i'm captivity for years and was
captured without much trouble, but when
an attemUt was made TO corral one of
the cows q partly tame animal she ran
against ii fence and sustained injuries of
The times., 1901-04-28
YOUNG SOCIETY MEN INJURED
Joseph Y. Widener Seriously Hurt in
TalIy-ho Accident.

PHILADELPHIA, April 27.-IIarrison
X. Gamer 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 E. Widener. the
youngest son Of z. 4. b. 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 Mr..
Widener ana Mr.. Gamer. were William L.
Elkins. jr., William Z. Carter. G. Megargee
Wright. P. p. Mexican, Edward Brown
ing. Edward B. Smith. Edward Brooke,
and Z. Rittenhouse Miller, and two
grooms. The coach left the Bellevue at
1890. bound for Penllyn. 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.
de was hurried to the hospital, where it
was said he had bad concussion Of the
brain and possibly a fracture of Tire skull.
Mr.. Gamer. next to Mr.. Widener, was the
most seriously hurt, mis- leg being cut and
bruised. The others received only slight
cuts and bruises.
AIr 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 coach TO turn out
without the wheels being caught.
The times., 1901-04-28
A LITTLE GIRLS GIFT.
Passed Army Lines 20 Make Pres
ent to a Colonel.
(Froln Tie Watchman.)

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 q 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. 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. ana
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. \ very short story it was scarce
ly paragraph; but there was matter
enough in it for 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 galiantly escorted 10
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 il
home with him. Like the white lamb
that stayed and fed with the victor after
the battle OF Antietam, the little creature,
during its short but stirring army life.
was a daily inspiration TO better feelings
and thought in the presence OF all that
is WOrSt-I living flag OF truce cleaning
among the thunder clouds of human pas
The times., 1901-04-28
NONE OF RIs BUSINESS.
- short answer and Its Unexpected
Result.

From the London Spare Moments)
While waiting for the train the bride
ana bridegroom walked slowly up and
down the platform.
Il dom know what this Joking and guy
ing may have been TO YOU" he remarked
but it 5 death to me. never experience
ed such ordeal"
It's perfectly dreadful" she answered
I shall be glad when We get away from
everybody we know
''They'r 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.
ITS 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 il whizZed past and was gone
Why in thunder didn't that train
stop yelled the bridegroom.
Cos YOU sed 'twarn't none of my biz
ness. 1 has TO signal if that trains to
stop.
And as the old stationmaster softly
stroked his beard there was q wicked
twinkle in his eve.
The times., 1901-04-28
TREASURER WILSON'S BENEFIT
An Excellent Programme Arranged
for Tomorrow Night.

Treasurer Fred Wilson, OF the Bjou
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.
A number of well-krown vaudeville
performers have rendered their services
and among those who win contribute to
the bin are: Arlen Delmar who sings
French songs very pieasingly 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
feature of the "Bowery Burlesquers, the
Rehs. III an original sketch; Thornton and
Shakleford. the song illustrators; Carver
and Pollard, in novel act; the Btjou
Comedy Four, in a budget of late songs,
and Grant and Hoover, who viii wrestie
for the championship Of the District.
The times., 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
stratfons The National COlors
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 reception at the Washington
Club yesterday afternoon. The various
chapters Of the Daughters of the Amert-
can Revolution in the District of Colum-
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-
tion 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-
tiTely social in it's nature and there was
nothing of the politics OF the society in
connection with il save in conversation
among the daughters.
The large reception hall of the club
house was tastefully 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
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. \. e. Mann,
of Dolly Madison Chapter; Mrs. oscar
Roome. of Martha Washington Chapter;
Mrs. Mary S. Gist. of Continental Chap
ter: Mrs ]. d. CrOissant, of Columbia
Chapter Mrs. A. Main, of Army and
Navy Chapter; Mrs. NJ. A. Ballinger, OF
Manor House Chapter; Mrs. =. NJ. Stock
ing of American Chapter; Mrs. j. j. Fos-
ter, Of Constitution Chapter; Mrs. q. w
Draper, of Miriam Danforth Chapter, and
Mrs. j. Walker HOlcOmbe, Of Lucy Hol-
combe Chapter
The refreshment table was dalntliy uec-
grated with pink roses and tapers of the
same color. in clusters, burned at either
end. Mrs. II. l.. GusS presided at the re
freshment table, where she was assisted
by Mrs A 3. LudingJon, Miss Emma
Volmead. Miss McBlair. and Miss Pearce.
a 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 Damei
Manning. of New York. eX-PreSident Cen
eral of the D. A r.; Mrs. John w. Eos
ter, also an eX-President General; Miss
Allaway Lewis. great great-grand-
daughter of Betty Washington. q sister
of General Washington, and Mrs Wilcox,
q member of Elizabeth Jackson Chapter,
and great-niece of Gen. Andrew jack
son.
The times., 1901-04-28
OLD BROWNS ALUMNI DINE.
Plans 10 Increase the University En-
,owment Discussed.

The Brown University Alumni Club, Of
Maryland and the District OF Columbia,
held its annual dinner al the Ebbitt House
last night. There was a representative at
tendance of graduates Of Brown, which
has a strong following in this city and in
Baltimore. A 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. So Vice President, A. N. Quick,
81. Of Baltimore; Secretary and Treasurer,
John H. Olcott. Y, Of Washington; mem
bers Of the executive committee, Prof.
Walter 6. Chandler, IS. OF Baltimore; Or.
". II. Hawkes.. O., and William Adams
Slade. '9S Mr.. Slade and Dwight w Ba-
ker %. were appointed committee to
draw up resolutions regarding the death
of " F. Koppman. 80. of Baltimore An
elaborate dinner was served at the con-
cluSiOn Of the business meeting. Ihere
were no set speeches.
The oldest living graduate OF Brown
University is Gen. Francis +. Lippit. Of
this city. He was unable 10 attend the
dinner last night Letters Of regret were
read from a large number OF prominent
members of the club IN Maryland and
were: Mai. Gen. Frank Wheaton 60, Col.
c. H. Alden, Sc; assistant surgeon gen
eral. L S a. retired; Rear Admiral Cas-
well. L. 5. n, 81: DR.. Il. l.. Whitman,
s.. of Philadelphia. former president Of
Columbian University. and Prof. Walter
c. Chandler, '7s. of Baltimore
At the dinner Of the club year ago II
was announced that an earnest effort was
being made to increase the endows ent of
Brown University by SlGJ0.OU- At the
commencement exercises in June il was
announced that this sum had been secured.
The alumni of Brown have now started
movement to make another million-dollar
increase The movement has met with
great announcement. John d. Rookie
feller has pledged himself 10 give S25D0J1,
and the remainder OF the amount VIII
probably be raised in the course Of two
years at least. This project was generally
discussed al the dinner last night
The next annual dinner Of the club will
take place In Baltimore.
The times., 1901-04-28
A Skeleton in "a Closet.
CFrom the Philadelphia TnquirerJ

Scranton. PA skeleton in a closet.
real skeleton. and not the family ones 80 often
spoken about Is causing a cOmmotion in West
Scranton. IL hangs in a closet in the rear Of
the office Of physician. and the building is one
occupied by large number Of other tenants.
As they pass along the hallway on their way to
their rooms they frequently md 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 they passed
hls in several instances caused them nervous
health authorities. The health officer was sent
over to see the doctor. but was powerleSs to act
when he got there. The doctor claims that he is
within his rights and the health officers think
that ne Is Moral suasion Is now being resorted
to in the hope OF inducing the doctor to put his
ghastiv sneciman ont of sight.
The times., 1901-04-28
Tipping Female walters.
lFrom the Philadelrhia Recoril

'-Since my wife left me" said bank clerk,
''and | have been living in hall bedroom and
feeding at the cheaper eating houses I have
often asked myself whether or not it Is proper
70 tip the female waiter At the first 20 of you
would say II was not You would sav there was
something indicate in handing out a nickel or
dime to the nice girl VINO brings you y1sir
draw one your side o wheat But expert
ence has taught me that il is the proper and
the regular thing TO tip the girls You don't
do it openly. you do il with men. and you
don't get any thanks. You lay your coin on The
table as you pass out not handing il 70 the
waiter OF calling her attention U 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 il up and slips it into Ter
pocket. She never mentions il to you afterward
CT thanks YOU. but IN the increased zeal OF her
service from then on yoJ get thenNs Of the
best kind. -
The times., 1901-04-28
Traffic Of the Seine.
cFrom the Paris Messenger

Everyone knows that Paris is on the Seine. but
very few people know. or perhaps care 10 know.
the amount of traffic along its waters. The traffic
is much more than people imagine The Minister
Of Public Works has published some statistics
which show that during 1870 no less than 51Gt>
boats of various sizes were at work on the Seine
The boats carried 100000 tons OF merchandis..
of which Gi9D31 tons were used in Paris But
what of the little passenger steamers that are seen
gliding from pier to pier? Well, they number
l8l They can each carry from 225 to 400 passen-
gers and last year they conveyed more than
"a. 10000 passengers
The times., 1901-04-28
\ Common FauIt.
CFrom the Kansas City star.)

But for the miscaloulations made by the So
called experts OF the War Office. Great Britain
would have made short work of the conflict vt
auv rate the cost and duration would have been
greatly leSsencd This experience should be
lesson to all nations Certainly the highest talent
at the command OF a military or naval csJab-
lishment is not too good to be employed in as
ccrtainng the facts and estimating the cost OF
a probable war. Considering the time and oppor-
tunities that Great Britain had for studying the
South tfrican situation, and the probabilities that
hung over il for many years the stupidity Of the
preliminary reports seems almost Incompetent
sible. To that stupidity the nation mainly owes
the waste and prol1ugation Of the war and the
consequent depression Of business and OF national
spirit
The times., 1901-04-28
Charged with Grand Larceny

Clara Stotar, twenty-three years Of age, well
dressed young woman, 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 Street
northwest, has been stealing books and other
articles about the house Mrs. Cunningham final
Is became suspicious OF her actions and caused
her arrest. 4 number Of the missing articles
have been found in The woman's trunk.
The times., 1901-04-28
Assaulted with II Knife.

johnson Bolden colored forty-ive years OF
age was arrested boy Policeman johnson, of The
Fifth precinct. late last night, charged with
having assaulted Nancy FickliHg, also eoored,
with a knife. Eoden. it is said, went to the
home Of the woman Francis street southeast.
and demanded some money. When she refused
him be made am attempt to cut her throat with
the knife IL is Said.1 bat the woman was too
quick for him and throwing her elbow mp ["
her throat caught the force OF the blow on
her arm.
The times., 1901-04-28
Science Makes War Costly.


4 single hattlesIin or large cruiser costs mill
ions. and vet it may be entirely destroyed by
. torpedo on by a few shots If they happen to
hit the right places. Every new discovery either
i'm the way of new engines of warfare or OF more
deadly and dangerous explosives makes more
COSTLY dozen old ships OF the line could be
built and completely equipped for less than it
costs TO put a modern hattieship into the water.
\ ton of gmpowder would not do as much dam
1ge as a few hundred pounds of melcnite any
,f tho rrodsrn ayDlOSvrs
The times., 1901-04-28
T0rehon IaeaS, le yard,

such nature that it was found neces-
sary 10 Kill her. Huber Brothers also sold
two animals to Il Mr Knapp. Of Rock
ford H. At pre- sent the Huber herd nlInl-
bers tweuty-six full-blood and a large
number of crOss-bred animals
The times., 1901-04-28

So unanimous l. the peoples opinion that Heu-
rich's beers are the purest and most wholesome
hat they deem them the only proper beers which
are beneficial to the health. Phone West 81 Ar
,ingtou Bottling Co, for case OF Maerzen, sen
ate or Lager.
The times., 1901-04-28
Trouble Ahead.


1t may be that Senator Tilman will find himself
called upon To make .n explanation when he goes
lack to the Senate It is alleged that in his
anxiety TO make point against Senator Nc
laurin the other day he far forgot the dignity
md discipline of the Senate as TO reveal secrets
# the executive session, which members are upon
honor not 10 divulge. "A prominent senator de-
clared to, the Washington correspondent Of the
philadelphia Press that Senator Tillman's
course in making public what took place in the
.vccutive session ot the Senate will not be over
looked by that body