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The Washington times., 1901-12-14
FARM RUNAwAYs CAUGHT.
Boys to lie Sent nnck Expect II
ThrnShinE.

Clemmie Thomas and Bennie Venus.
colored boys of fifteen and thirteen re-
spectiyely were taken into custody yes
terday afternoon. near the Pennsylvania
Depot. and sent to the House Of Deten-
tion. The boys are runaways from the
Hart farm, and the police have been on
the lookout for them since Tuesday.
This is the fourth time Venus has ran
away from the institution since he was
put there three years ago for stealing a
horse and buggy from Market Place
Clemmie was inCarcerated three months
ago for stealing a bottle Of cologne.
When found. the boys had taken of the
trousers belonging to the uniform Of the
institution. and tied them around their
waists to avoid recognition by the police
The boys will be sent back TO the farm
today
They say they dread the return because
they are always well thrashed after such
episodes.
The Washington times., 1901-12-14

northwest. The matter was brought to
the attention of the Commissioners on
complaint Of Z. W Keyser, Of Zl0s
Street northwest. who stated that the
fence was not only off the dividing line
between the two lots, but vas in Jilap-
idated condition.
The matter was made the subjec; Of in
vestigation and report by A l.. lhomas.
and facts were brought out 10 show that
several years ago the fence had been
built as the result Of an agreement be-
tween the two property holders seven
inches from the line. Under the old con-
ditions, il appears, the fence did not in
terfere with tho premises 1914. Now.
how ever. a new house has been built and
the fence interferes with the erection Of
the front fence.
Col. John Blddle the Engineer Commits
sioner. after receiving the above rcrort,
laid the case before his associates with
motion that the owner OF premises 1916
be required to remove the fence TO the di-
vision line which was marked by an in
spector Of The Engineer Department for
the purpose
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
FOUR ADJUDGED INSANE.
One Unfortunate Believes He Has
just Been Released From Heaven.

Charles Johnson who claims that in
January last he visited heaven in q fiery
chariot drawn by horses made Of light
ming. was yesterday committed to St
Ellzabeth's Hospital for the Insane He
states that he holds daily communica-
tion with the Lord through the medium
OF a mysterious messenger. These com
munlcations he contends. are written on
tablets Of gold which dissolve when the
message Is read.
The others who were committed to the
asylum by Justice Barnard are Henry @.
Lugcnbecl. Selma Dorsey, and Charlotte
Holmes.
The case OF Mrs. Mary Ross. who lost
her mind because Of grief over the death
Of her son, was postponed indefinitely. II
is said that Mrs. Ross mental condition
has been greatly improved since her com
mifment 10 ST. Elizabeth's Hospital
The case Of Nancy Towles was post
poned until next Friday
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
sues for 10000 Damages.

Paul D. Barstow yesterday commenced
two suits against the Capital Traction
Company to recover damages Aggregate
ing $50. 1000. In one suit which he makes
on behalf of his nine-year-old son. Fran
,is Barstov. he claims damages in the
amount OF S25 GOO for injuries, alleged to
have been received by the boy in an nc-
,idept on Connecticut Avenue. between
AIb,marle street and Military Road, on
De,,mber j.. 1900 as the result Of which,
II Is said. the boy lost a foot
MIR. Barstow brings suit on his own
behalf To recover 5000, claimed as dam
ages occurring from the loss OF his sons
services and expenses incurred.
The Washington times., 1901-12-14

this source amounted to s1,47S.714, and
from the carriageway s113.44S.
A magnificent view OF the river and
harbor is afforded, as we'll as that of
both cities. Governors Island. Bedloe's
Island and the Statue of Liberty. To the
south lies Brooklyn; its broad area carry
ing the vision as far as the eye Will
reach. To the north. New York; its mar
Bile sky -scraping buildings. golden domes,
huge chimneys and noted spires all COM
bine to photograph on the mind one grand
panorama never to be forgotten. Not the
least interesting feature of the free ex-
hibition is the multiplicity of strikingly
conspicuous signs, Notwithstanding many
people are OF the opinion that they mar
the general view.
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
PRISONERS NOT DISMAYED.
Thirteen of Them, But They Had No
Fear of Friday or Thirteen.

The number "1S" has no terror for the
ordinary police court prisoner. Neither
has the fact that he is called upon to
plead on Friday. which is generally con-
sidered an unlucsy day.
This was demonstrated yesterday by the
prisoners who were brought from jail to
be arraigned en- the indictments against
them before Justice Barnard. There were
exactly thirteen Of them.
During the morning they were confined
in the cages in the basement OF the City
Hall and amused themselves by singing
numerous popular songs in chorus. All
the prisoners were colored.
On account OF other business which de-
manded the attention of Justice Barnard
the arraignments were postponed until
Monday next
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
ENcRoACH ON PUBLIC SPACE.
surveyor Reports Houses Projecting
beyond the Building Line.

The District Surveyor recently called
the attention Of the Commissioners TO the
encroachment OF certain houses on the
public space at the corner Of Thirty-third
and n Streets northwest 1t appears that
these houses were recently built, and the
Surveyor illustrates by a sketch to what
extent they project beyond the building
line.
At the instance OF n. c. Newcomer,
Assistant to the Engineer Commissioner.
the owner Of the houses referred to has
been informed Of the facts above stated.
and that the buildings must be made to
conform with the building regulations.
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
DISTRICT NATIONAL
GUARD AFFAIRS.
CHANGES IN PRACTICE AT ARMORY
Deductions VIII BE Made From the
Pay of Gunrdsmen who Do
Not Participate in Or
dcrcd Practice.

In the general orders covering the in
door rife practice and matches at the
Centre Market Armory Range, which viii
be issued at National Guard headquarters
today, will be number of changes from
the orders governing the indoor practice
in former years. The alterations have
been made only after careful considera-
tion, and it is believed viii result in a
material advancement OF the standard Of
efficiency at the end Of the winter season
Among the most important changes is
the scheduling OF dates for ordered prac-
tice In the early part Of each month be-
fore the company. battalion and regi-
mental matches at the various stages are
shot All these matches have been set
after the 18th OF each month
The Practice Schedule
The schedule made up for the practice
Is as follows: The Second Battalion will
fire their ordered scores on the first and
second Thursdays in each month, the
Third Battalion on the second Saturday,
the Fourth Battalion on the first and
second Tuesdays. the Fifth Battalion on
the first and second Mondays. and the
Sixth Battalion and the First Separate
Battalion on the nrst and second Wednes-
days.
A feature Of the ordered practice will
be the yolley firing. At the conclusion
of the practice al each range. each com
pany will fire three yolleys. kneeling.
within period Of forty seconds. The
half dozen or more targets will be ar
ranged SO as to disappear at the end Of
that time. This Is rather an innovation
in gallery practice, but is expected 10
be generally advisable.
Keen Rivalry Expected.
The COMPANY battalion. and regimentaI
matches are expected TO be marked by
keen rivalry this year. The strictest
rules regarding the personnel Of the
teams will be observed. The dates set
for the matches follow: All the company
teams OF the First, Second, Third, and
Fifth Battallons. will shoot at the respec-
tive distances on Monday, January %:
Monday. February Il: Monday, March Il
and Monday, April y, while the teams
Of all the companies in the Sixth and First
Separate Battalions will fire on Tuesday.
January p Tuesday February Is, Tues
day, March ls and Tuesday. April q
The battalion matches at the several
distances viii be fred on Monday Janu-
airy p; Monday February -; Monday,
March q, and THURSDAY April ~. The
regmental matches sft sci for Friday.
January 81 Friday February 2S: Mon
day. March 81. and Monday, April 2s.
There will be more rigid requirements
this year for the completion of ordered
practice than ever before. In the last pay
order issued from militia headquarters,
provision WAS made for deductions from
the pay OF guardsmen who do not dis
charge full duty. and ordered practice is
considered course Of routine duty. Mem
bers of the guard who do not fire all the
requisite distances will receive somewhat
diminished pay at the end of the current
term.
with the general tendency in the army
to discard the sword there comes a desire
among officers to learn more OF the use OF
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
searching fer :he ,ratawan.

Captain Shoemaker. Chief OF the Reve-
nue. Cutter Service, Thursday ordered the
cutters Bear and Mccullough to start out
in search OF the disabled steamer Msta-
wan, which is bound from Seattle for san
Francisco and is six days overdue. The
Bear and Mccullough left San Francisco
at once after receipt Of instructions from
Captain Shoemaker.
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
BARRooM LICENSES.
Excise Bonrd Nearly Ready 10 Re.
port on Applications.

Tho Excise Board has had under consid-
Grafton for some time past the applications
for barroom licenses, SCI in number. The
board has practically passed upon them
all, and il is understood that their de-
cisions will be announced within a day
or SO.
II Is understood that the board so far
has passed $40 of the licenses and that
fifty-two have been temporarily held up.
II is supposed also that the majority OF
the ffty-two will be refused in the end.
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
Cannot Learn when Main Was Laid.

After searching through the records OF
the Water Department W. A. Mcfarland.
the superintendent. has reported that he
is unable to find out when the water main
was laid on the south side of X street.
between Sixth and Seventh, northwest
This information was asked for by Miss
$. n Lands, of 901 Twenty first Street
northwest. superintendent Mcfarland
saws that the assessment for the laying OF
the main was made November 10. 1887.
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
VIC. Thomn.on Ask. COR Diyorcc.

Jane a. Thompson yesterday brought
sui; for divorce against Robert L. Thomp-
son on the grounds Of doscruon apd
cruelty. She alleges that she and the De
fCndant were married June 3, 1870, IN
Loonardtovn. Md She asks for an abso-
lutte divorce. the care aud custory OF the
minor child. and the privilege of resum-
ing her maiden name.
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
COLLECTORS STAMP VALID.
The Attorneys Opinion as to the
Form of Tax Receipt.

forh VI lux "'ScAP''
Objection was made some weeks ago as
TO the form OF receipt given by the Col
lector OF Taxes. by Mr.. Thomas Gilmer.
who stated that the stamp used in the Of
fee and the initials OF the clerk attached
thereto did not constitute sufficient data
for the identification OF the person receiv-
ing the money. The matter was referred
to the Attorney for the District for his
opinion.
Mr.. Duvall takes the ground that the re-
ceipt OF the Collector is in all respects
similar to that OF an individual. and that
the form objected to is entirely good and
sufficient In law.
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
nhnnn,n1I.m Cnrch ln n pnr.

Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and neuralgia
,slirsily cures in I 10 days Its action upon the
s,Stem Is remarkable and mysterious. II re-
rrayes al once the cause and the disease imme-
diately ,hsappeurs The first dose greatly benefits
IA cents and ST. Sold By stevens Pharmacy
r,pnsyIyania Avenue and Ninth Street.
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
VALIDITY OF THE
BUILDING RULES.
CONFLICT WITH COURT DECISION
Attorney for the District Sugrests
an Amendment 10 section 26-
Water Main Assessment
Declared Invalid.

In reading the proofs Of the District
Building Regulations, now going through
the press for publication, the Engineer
Commissioner has raised a question as to
the validity of Section 26 This section
relates 20 the Issue OF permits for build
ing or repairs on lot OF tract pending
the record of subdivision.
1t appeared to the Engineer Commits
sloner that the regulation conHicted with
decision of the Court Of Appeals on the
eame question.
The matter was referred to the At
torney for the District, who returned an
opinion that it was not expedient 10 make
reference 10 the decision, and he sub
mitted an amended regulation to be in
serted in lieu Of that originally approved
by the Commissioners. The amended sec
tion is:
The Attorneys Opinion.
Permits shall not be issued nor build
ings erected, enlarged. moved, or repaired
until the land has been subdlylded and
recorded so that each building OF prem
ises will be located on a separate and
distinct lot or recorded parcel Of ground,
or survey thereof has been made by
the Surveyor. and an official plan Of said
subdivision or survey as aforesaid has
been filed in the office OF the Inspector Of
Buildings: and the owner OF applicant
shall show upon such plat or survey.
drawn to the same scale as the plat or
survey, all buildings or additions located
and TO be located thereon. and the build
iDgs and additions must be located and
erected as shown on said plat or survey.
'In large tracts OF ground containing
an acre or more the requirements of sub
division or survey may be waived when
satisfactory Evidence IS submitted to the
Inspector Of buildings that the require
rnents OF light and ventilation viii be
compiled with"
The Assessment Invalid
Mr.. Duvall has also submitted an opin-
ion upon the application OF W. W. Leibert
for the cancellation OF water main as
sessment against lots 36 and 81, square
674, betweef II and Streets and 'front.'
ing on the east side Of North Capitol
Street. 1t appears that q trunk line OF
water main was laid in Street, which
several years ago was tapped to intro
duce water 10 the premises named There
after, on May 20, 1884. the assessment
from which relief is now asked was levied.
The Attorney states that when the as
sessment was levied the act Of June 23.
1873, Of the late Legislative Assembly was
in force and governed the assessment
made. He says that 1t required assess-
ments TO be made by the Water Registrar
within thirty Gays after the mains were
laid,
Nj Duvall takes the ground that the
law did not authorize an assesstn6ht TO
be ml1e when the main was tapped For
That reason the Attorney decides that the
assessment was levied without authority
IN law and should therefore be Cancelled.
Parking Fence.
A discussion between neighbors has
arisen over the parking fence between
premisss l6i4 and 1915 Eleventh Street
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
Marriage Licenses Issued.

John p. johnson and Annie Chandler.
Larry II. Artis and Ehie Saunders.
Antonia Roberts and Maria Antonio
Giodanno.
The Washington times., 1901-12-14
Discharges From Service.

Private Arrist c. Grinnan, Company b,
Fourth Battalion has been ordered hon
orally discharged from the National
Guard upon his own application. On ac-
count of removal from the District Of Co
lumbia Privatcs Frazer c. .Hilder and
George II. Ward. Company r. Fourth Bat
TALON. have been honprably discharged
from the service. Private William F.. ka-
fer. Company d. Fourth Battalion. has
been Gishonorably discharged from the
service on account of expulsion from that
command. Private Fred W. Englcrt has
been honorably discharged from The serv-
ice because he did not come uu 10 the
physical standard. lie was under weight
and was adpitted through an oversight.
Private GIlmer NJ Winship, Company
c. Second Battalion. has been transferred
to the Second Regiment non commissioned
staff with view TO his appointment rs
sergeant major,
The Washington times., 1901-12-14

the sword as weapon, and also an in
| creased desire among them to learn
more OF the use of the revolver. The
Revolver Association OF the District
Guard has issued a circular to OFF,
/ GERS of the brigade inviting them to
| become members of the association for
the purpose of perfecting themselves in
revolver shooting. Thus it is thought
! that the coming indoor shooting season
| will witness an increase in the use OF this
weapon. Frequent matches will be held
during the season.
By General Harries. commanding the
Guard. requisition has been made on the
War Department for ! 400 new KragJor-
gensen rifles, TO replace the present ar
mament Of the District militia. With the
requisition is also one for large guam
tity OF ammunition. 1t is hardly probable
that the new arms will be issued for at
least a month or so. In case they should
be exchanged for the Springields now IN
use before the end OF the indoor shooting
season the change may be made in the
rife matches
Meeting of Guard Organizations.
The meeting Of the adiutant generals
of the National Guard organizations OF
the various States which was scheduled
for the middle OF December. has been
postponed until the middle OF January.
This action was taken so that the repre-
sentativeS of the various militia organi-
cations would be able to confer with
Congressman after they have returned
from their Christmas recess. Representa-
tive Hull OF Iowa, chairman OF the House
Committee on Military Affairs. is In favor
OF extensive alterations OF the present
obsolete laws which govern National
Guard organizations, and the conference
OF the adiutant generals will do much to-
ward shaping legislation to this end
The National Guard armory movement
Is quiet now in anticipation of the sub
mission OF the Park Commissions report.
including a recommendation for the arm
ory to Congress. II viii probably be sub
mitted soon after the holiday recess In
asmuch as the plan for an armory has a
large number of friends, there is reason
to believe that the chances for the
Guards a. last having a suitable home are
indeed bright.
General Harries and Gen. Bird Spencer
OF New Jersey. and general Riggs. of
Maryland who compose the committee of
the National Rife Association. which will
cndeavor TO secure a national trophy TO
be offered as prize TO National Guard
teams from all the States In the annual
Sea GiTt matches. viii probably meet in
this city before the end OF the month and
consider steps whereby the appropriation
necessary may be secured from Congress.
In the meantime the movement has gained
a number of friends in both houses of
The Washington times., 1901-12-14

A discussion between neighbors has
arisen over the parking fence between
premisss 1914 and l6i6 Eleventh Street
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28
coNsoNIME p,oRLEANs.

Cut three pounds of beef into cubes,
brown half of them in a little marrow
and add the rest with three pounds Of
veal knuckle cut in pieces and one
pound of marrow bone to three quarts
of water After standing for half an
hour heat slowly to the boiling point
and cook gently for three hours. Put
in one quart Of chicken stock aud sim
mer two hours. Cook one-third cupful
each Of carrot. turnip, onion and celery
minutes then add them TO the soup with
a tablespoonful of salt, four cloves, three
sprigs OF thyme, one of marjoram. two
of parsley and half bay leaf. Cook
one hour and a half. strain, cool
quickly, remove fat and clear and serve
with peas.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28
THE NEWS OF NEW CASTLE.
III Correspondence OF Gazette and Iourna,.

Staff Correspondcnce oil Gazette and Iournai.
New Castle, Feb. 21.--A negro, in m
attempt TO burglarize the home OF Mrs.
Saturday evening about $50 o'clock,
awakened the inmates of the house, Mrs.
Appleby, Miss Fannie and Miss Flora
Aprleby and niece about years of age.
The screams of the women wero heard over
a mile away.
The man was frightened off by Mics
Fannie Appleby, who fired a revolver nt
him when he was outside of the bedroom.
be became so frightened that he attempted
to open the shutters ana escape by way Of
the back root aud thence TO the ground,
He found tn 1t. tho shutters were t. o tightly
fastened and then ran down the steps aud
out Of the house without securing any
plumber.
The women had gone to bed ubout 8
O'Clock and were soon asleep, but were
awakened by stealthy steps. They called
out, but received no response, and looking
out OF the door discovered negro With
lantern. The door was promptly closed aud
locked and the shot was fired through the
door.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Baxter were on
their way home from New Castle ut the
time and heard the screams. They drove
TO the Appleby home and there heard the
In entering the house and at once made an
investigation, learning that no person had
been injured.
search OF the premises was made, but
the man had gone. The large dog lay
asleep az IL nothing out of the ordinary had
been going on.
Mrs. Appleby's son returned shortly be-
fore II O'Clock and MIR. and Mrs. Baxter
left for their home.
1t is believed the negro was after money
which bad been collected at mite social
given Friday evening at Christiana, aud
which had been placed 10 the hands of Miss
Appleby, the treasurer of the society.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28
EGGS A Ia PHILLIPE.

Chop half small onion into fine pieces
and fry to palo brown in melted but
ter. Then add five or six medium-sized
tomatoes cut in slices or the snme guam
tity of canned tomatoes which have
been drained, salt and Pepper, and cook
quickly, stirring continually to extract
the juice from the tomatoes. When
done run through sieve. Butter pic
dish. sprinkle with n little chopped
parsley and pour in the tomato pulp.
Make fluctuations with spoon, care
fully break an egg into each, sprinkle
the top with chopped ham or tongue
and little chopped parsley and place
in the oven, When the eggs are set
remove and serve Immediately.