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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
POSSIBILITY OF STRIKE
CONFIRMEDBY MINERS
ENTRIES FOR TOMORROW
AT THE BENNING TRACK

First race-Handicap; three years and
up: five and half furloags- ElOim, 120.
Apple Jack 103; Alpaca. lis; COrmoraut
lis; Ante Up. 100: Boue, ia: Princess
OuUie. 112 Merriment. ll2; Meistersin-
ger. 1l9. Dolce Far NienUe 1l3; Elizabeth
Moan, 126; Pigeon Post, 1875 ODDS and
Ends 100.
Second race-TwO years old. four and
half furlOngs. BendurO. l07. Julia Lys-
ton, i04. Optima. 104. Blue Peter, 10,
Squid. 104
Third race-'fhree years old and up, six
furlongs: Pigeon Post, 100. Ohnet 112.
False Alarm. ITO, Nan o'War. 100. Neis-
tersinger. 1893; ESsene. 100. Trump. 90:
The Hoyden. IS. Roue 80: Merriment, 81;
Happy. 81.
Fourth racc-Alaiden two eaT-OIds-
half mile: Red Knight. 112; The elmer.
li2; BendurO. III. and Julia LystOn, 100.
coupled; Geisha Girl. 100, All Souls. 10s,
Optima. los; AhOla. 1o9, antarctic. 109,
SQuid. 1O9; Gloriosa, fOs; EugeHia Burch
l09.
Fifth raCe-FOr maidenS three years old
and upward; seven furiongs: Father Den.
IS. and Odds and Ends. %. Days entry;
leslie Bruce. 90 Ashbrook. 80, Nala, 81,
Emineucc II. 81. Merry Hours. 81; Flo
Russell. 81; May j.. 81; Inkling, 81
Sixth racc-Sslling, for three yesr-O lds
and upward: one nile and fifty yards,
Lamp oLee. Il6; Rough Rider. 10: All
Saints. log: cherished, 101: HPhilma Pax
ton. 90; hAlack 90.
Apprentice allowances.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
FAVORABLE REPORT ON
HALL OF RECORDS BILL
The Senate Committee Urges
Buildings Construction.
Needed for Many Reasons-Valaable
Government Papers Now in Constant
Danger Of Destruction.

The Hall Of Records 5fll introduced in
the Senate yesterday by Seuator Fair
banks was reported favorably by The
Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds today without amendment.
The committee says IN lis report: THE
necessity for the erection Of a suitable
hall Of records has long been recognized
many efforts have been made to provide
for the construction OF a building in
which could be safely stored and pre-
served the valuable records Of the Gov
eminent
Many OF these records are now aud
for long time have been in serious. peril.
The destruction Of many OF them has been
seriously threatened Al various times.
Their loss would be an almost irreparable
one TO the Government
Your committee believes that the cree
ton OF a Hall OF Records should begin at
an early date ami the many departments
which are now used for storage room to
the manifest embarrassment Of the pub
lie business should be relieved and the
records and documents stored therein and
worthy OF preservation should find per
manent place in a building erected for the
specific purpose Of accommoda ting them. d"
The report concludes that the subject
is enc which has been pressed upon tho
attention OF Congress for tventv-ire
years Il appends the long letter OF the
Secretary OF the Treasury on the subject
received by the committee early last
month and published in full in The Times
heretofore
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
FALSE ALARM OF FIRE
CREATES CONNECTION
Riggs House Guests Have an
Experience.
Sudden Ringing of GOngs ROuses All the
GEsssts Of the Hotel, But No Blaze
Is to Be Found Anywhere.

a false alarm OF Ere at the Riggs House
last night caused about as much excite
ment as a real IRE. The Riggs House is
equipped with a system OF Ere alarms on
each foor. When one is turned on all
join in The chorus. and the guest who is
not aroused By the din must be e sound
sleeper indeed.
II was about l o'clock last night when
the trouble began. Everybody had retired.
The hOuse had become a. quiet as if de-
serted. The night employees we're drowsi-
~ nodding Suddenly pandemoniun broke
loose q 49,
Every IRE alarm in the house began its
din Then there was hurryiug 20 and
fro The whole building became lighted
as II by magic Employees dashed here
and there. seeking the flames. Guests
rushed from their rooms more or less
clothed. principally less Horesmen and
members OF Congress. women and chill
dren scurried about in a condition border
ing on panic.
AID still the dread alarm was sounding
and stiN no fire could be found. The ele-
vator bell did not cease from its frantic
appeals Forms in white were to be seen
descending the Microscopes The whole
establishment was in an uproar
A last il was discovered that there
was no fire. Some one, either as a Joke.
or through ignorance, had turned on the
alarm.
The alarm which from the beginning
had not ceased was turned on and the
frightened guests began TO realize how
scant was their attire and sought the Sc
clusiOn Of their rooms. All was peace
hagr M ro1a
for the employees. Each and everyone has
been appointed committee or one 20 find
ont who started that alarm. SO Tar the
mystery is unsOlved.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
Executive Board Says the
Date Won't Be An
nOunced.
UTMOST SECRECY MAINTAINED
Understanding Is That Operators VIII Be
Given One More Chance to Come to
Terms Before the Ken Are Called Out
Anthracite Situation Canvassed.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. April 10--That
big strike is seriously contemplated by
the West Virginia coal miners has been
made evident by the declaration by mem
bers OF the executive board OF the United
Milne Workers. in session here. that the
date Of the strike will not be announced
If such a step is resorted to.
The utmost secrecy is now being main
tained in regard 10 The preparations. The
be given one more chance to come TO
terms before the strike IS declared
When this is done it viii first become
known by the published order TO the min
ers to quit work.
The situation in the anthracite fields
was canvassed today. but no information
was given out The leaders stiH profess
faith in the ability Of the civic fedora
ton to handle the situation, and the
thirty days armistice Will be allowed to
pass without a strike, even though terms
are not reached.
The board has Endorsed the strike nov
in progress in the Michigan fields, and has
instructed the national officers to bring
about another conference between strik-
eTs and operators.
The strike has been on since April I
and involves 1000 men.
The Hopkins county, Kentucky. strike
was also again indorsed.
The fight in this district viii be con
tinued along present lines until the oper-
at0rs yield 10 the demands.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
THE KRET0L REPORT READY.
Receiver Knox to Submit a Preliminary
Statement Today.

Receiver Knox viii today III he his
preliminary report as 40 the cOr1itfon or
the affairs Of the KretoI Chemical Com
pany in this city. He win state that
he found no property Of the company In
this jurisdiction and that the hooks and
papers OF the company were tu ned over
&c him without dispute
10 is understood that his preliminary
report will be filed with the judge OF the
corporation court in Alexandria within
the NEXT day or two. possibly this after
noon. The nature Of this report will be
looked forward 20 with considerable in
terest. Il viii show that the factory
10 Alexandria is again in operation and
that the product is being shipped TO GlI
riders each dav-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
NOTED AUTHORIZES IN
PRIVATE SANITARIUM
BIG POLITICAL PLUM
sF0R a NEWSPAPER MAN
R. ]. Wynne Made First Assistant Post
master General.

Robert J. Wynnc. Washington CORE
spondent OF the New York Press VIII
be appointed First Assistant Postme ster
General Mr.. Wynne is a Pennsylvania.
a Republican, AMI president OF the Grid
iron Club.
Inc vacancy vas caused by the rCSig-
nation Of W NJ. Johnson. OF New Jersey
Joseph H. Manley. OF Maine. and Harry
c. New, OF Indiana both declined the ap-
pOintment.
The Office Is an important and respon-
sible one. and the salary $500. Perry s
Heath was First Assistant Postmaster
General in the Mckinley Administration
The announcement OF Mr.. Wynne's tp-
pointment was given out at the Postofice
Department today. Mr. Wynne says thai
he was rendered the place by the Presi-
dent before the latter went South. but
was under pledge not % speak of the
matter until The Executive returned
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
THE SMALLPOX SITUATION.
Removal of Victim to the Hospital for
Those With the Disease.

Lizzie Cant, a young coi0red woman
suspected or having smallpox. who vas
found yesterday at l34 Francis Street
southeast. whel the child, Joseph Craw-
ley. was removed suffering with the dis
ease, was today taken from the detention
camp 20 the smallpox hospital.
This is the second case TO develop from
contact with the colored woman named
Shelton. removed about ten days ago from
1902 First Street southeast.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
JUDGE KELLEY RESIGNS.
The Virginian Retires From International
Court Of Egypt.

Anthony NJ Kelley, Of Virginia. judge
Of the Court OF Appeals of the IEtarno-
tional Tribunal Of Egypt has rendered
his resignation % the Khedive and the
state Department has been officially nOti-
led 10 that effect. President Roosevelt
will have the privilege OF naming his sue
cessor- No reason for Judge Keiley's
resignation was given in The notice 10 the
state Department Judge Kelley vas Tor
merly mayor Of Richmond
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
CHAMBERLAIN AND SUGAR.
DePutatiOn vainly Asks Him About the
Proposed Tax.

LONDON. April ia Jeputation OF
sugar men conferred with Colonial secre-
tary Chamberlain today concerning the
prospective Increase Of haif-penny a
pound in the sugar tax.
They asked SIR Chamberlain for his
views on the subject. Mr. Chamberlain
replied that the government would NOT
announce It's intention until the budget
was introduced.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
A CORONATION ENVOY.
Uruguayan Minister to Represent His
Country Abroad.

Dr. Juan Cuestas. Minister to the
United States from Uruguay. called at
the Sta;e Department this morning and
announced that he had been chosen as
the ambassador for his country TO King
Edwards coronation.
He will also 20 to the ceremonies at
tendant upon the coming Of age OF King
Alfonso Of Spain.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
THE H0RSELESS VEHICLE.
Question Of Liability to Special Tax Re
ferTed to Solicitor.

Mr.. A. r. Lamb the hack Inspector. has
called the attention OF the District Com
missioners to the disposition Of the case
OF 'he District VS. the Washington Flee
tric Vehicle Transportation Company. He
stated that the court Of appeals reversed
the decision OF the Police Court an5 held
that the company could not be required
to pay a license tax on its vehicles under
the provisions Of the act Of the legislative
assembly. approved August q. 1871
Major Sylvester In forwarding the re-
port 20 Commissioner Ross says that this
precludes the police from enforcing the
regulations against this class OF vehicles
ana ne r, Uses the question whether me-
chanical aacks and carriages. on the
ground that they are private vehicles
should be removed from the public stands
in front Of public places when not en-
gagged.
Commissioner Ross has moved that the
question rai-C3 ~ major Sylvester be re-
terret 20 the City Solicitor for an opin-
ion
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
THE PENTEcoSTAL MEETING.
Interesting Sermon by Rev. DeRand
Pierce, Of Lynn, Mass.

The feature OF today's session OF the
Pentecostal meetings, which are being
held daily in COnc0rdia Club Hail. corner
Sixth and Streets northwest. was the
sermon al II o'clock Of the Rev DeRand
Pierce, Of Lynn. Mass.
A general business meeting was held al
o'clock this afternoon. Many matters
Of vital importance 10 the PentecOstaI
churches throughout the country were dis
Cussed.
Tonight the Rev DR. A. r. Fitkin. evan
geiist. Of brooklyn. Y. Y. will preach
Several new delegates are expected to
arrive tonight.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
WALES RECEIVED INVITATION.
Lord Brassey Submits the MESSAGE
From New York.

LONDON, April 10-The Prince 4
wales has received the invitation Of the
Ne~ York Chamber OF Commerce TO pay
a visit TO the United States.
u was sent through Lord Brassey. pres
ident Of the London Chamber Of Com
meroe, who forwarded il 10 shc Prince.
The London Chamber Of Commerce has
accepted the invitation TO send deleeafes
20 Kew York.
These delegates have not been ap-
pointed as yet
Il is known however, that Lord Bras
sey Wiz go.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
COURT MARTIAL FOR OFFICER.
Virginian in the Navy Charged With
Drunkenness.

A court martial has been 04Gered for
April Is TO try Surgeon Emlyn H Mar
stellcr. Of the Lancaster. on the charge
OF drunkenness The official complaint
was made by Commander George T CoIvo-
coresses, of that shin.
The president Of the court is Rear Ad-
miral Philip H. Cooper. L. 5. y, and the
Judge advocate Capt. T. s Borden. L. 5
81 c. Surgeon Marsteiler is native OF
and appointed from Virginia
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
STREET RAILWAY EXTENSION.
Commissioners Report on the Eleventh
Street Line Bill.

The commissioners today submitted to
the House Committee on the District OF
Columbia their report upon House Dill
No. u. sos. requiring the AuaeOstia and
Potomac River Railroad Company to ex-
tend its Eleventh Street line to Columbia
Heights and Holmead Manor.
zone OF the main reasons" they say.
for the extension Of Eleventh Street is
the need OF additional street car facili-
ties between Seventh and Fourteenth
Streets in the section Forth Of Florida
avenue. and the street was opened with
the general understanding that IL was TO
he a railroad route.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
MISS ROOSEVELT AT HOME.
Presidents Daughter Arrives in Wash
ingtOn From Cuba.

Miss Alice Roosevelt returned TO Wash
ington this morning from Cuba. where
she has been the guest OF General and
Mrs Wood.
Miss Roosevelt seemed in the best Of
spirits and health and said she enjoyed
her trip immensely.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
GAZELLE LEAVES VENEZUELA,
Departure i'iGi5a55eoS5 ISaGiHg OF German-
Venezuelan Incident.

BERLIN, April l0.-TBe German cruiser
CazclIe, the last OF the German vessels
In venezuelan waters. has been ordered
back from Caruhano. Venezuela.
The ordering back Of the Gazeue would
seem TO indicate that the German-yene-
zuelan Incident Is closed
The Gazeile. with several other vessels
went to Venezuela several months ago to
enforce demand for the payment Of
German loans. which President Castro
seemed inclined 20 repudiate.
All OF these vessels with the exception
OF the Gazelle. left La Guayra. where
they were stationed. several weeks acc
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
Sibley Bill Favorably Reported.

The House Committee on Labor this
morning ordered a favorable report on
the Slbley bill TO prohibit Government
agents from purchasing convict made
goods.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
Elmer HAM for Ireland

BELFAST. April 1.-The Telegraph"
states that il was determined az a meet
ing of the Cabinet on Monday 10 estab-
lish firmer government in Ireland for the
suppression OF he Uuited Irish League.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
Representative BrOmwen to Retire

Representative BromwelI Of Ohio who
is now serving his fourth consecutive
term, announced this morning that he viii
not be a candidate for reelection.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
TORPEDO Maker Dead.

VIENNA. April i0.-Mr John White
head the principal member OF the White
head torpedo mandatory at Fiume. on
the Adriatie. died here yesterday or peri
tonitis at the age OF forty-eight
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
Mrs. Burnett's Plans.

In response to question regarding her
plans for the immediate future. Mrs. Bur
nett yesterday gave out a written state
ment. as follows:
When came to New York in De-
cember my intention was 20 comofete
first play and then a book. both begun
al my country house in England. The
neuritis from which I am suffering makes
it impossible for re to work for the pres
ent
Il am. except for the neuritis. extreme
~ well and hope sOOn to be able TO full
MI my original intentions. with the as
sistance OF the sUperheated baths and
static electricity. I am recovering rapid
~.
1T is possible that l shall spend the
summer in California. which have never
yet visited. / shall go with my sister and
my son"
While Mrs. Burnett says that she hopes
10 go TO California this summer Dr.
Kelly said last night that he feared that
a cure OF neuTitis could hardly be Effected
before next autumn.
Mr.. Townsend. Mrs. BuTneJt's husband,
accompanied her 10 this country Her
English home is called MayJhorn Hall
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
10 CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laratlye Br0mo Quinine Tsblets All drug.
giEts refund she money 81 it tails 10 cure. y N
6EOfEs signature "a every box. 25c.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
DIED

WOOBRUFF-On Wednesday. April o 1902. al
O'Clock D. m. FRANCES A., beloved viz % I'd
muud " WOOdud
Funeral from her late residence. 3d0f University
Pine nnrthWest. Frlday at p- u. II
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
PENSION FOR MRS. M'MNLEY.
Rouse Committee FsTsrably Reports the
TayIer Measure.

Representative Sullowsy. chairman OF
the House Committee on Invalid Pensions,
today submitted a favorable report on
the bill by Representative Taylor Of Ohio
to pension Mrs. Ida NJ ,Kinley at the rate
Of s. 900 per annum.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.
G. A. r..

6. A. r.
PUBLIC COMFORT GOAAiIIf-L-
Offices Rooms 3u9-StO Jenifer FWldirs,
Corner eth ano D Sts-
All parties wishing TO fuIctsh accommodations
70 visitors during the coming - A. r. Eneamp-
meut are requested 10 call az the headQg .arters
Of the above committee, send description Of
quarters stating number Of persons that Uau be
supplied with rooms, with and without meals,
etc. also list Of prices per day. and by the week.
A. l. WELLER. On Iirman
ap8-lm Committee on Public Cessiort.
CHICKEN WIRE best quality soc 100 feet;
roofing paper, best quality. ehs4pcr shaR the
price Of the Combin@: remnants Of garden hose:
genuine MCClciland saddles. $3.50. 5. BENSING-
ER s. Co Nth and sts- NV. ap2-tf
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
Mrs. Frances HOdgSOn Bur-
nett at Hudson River
Retreat.
HER DOCTOR DENIES RUMORS
Neuritis the Only Malay Affecting Her,
He Says-Heroic Treatment Admins
tered-The WeH-Knowa Writer TelIs
Of Plans for the Near Future.

NEW YORK. April 10.-Mrs. Frances
Hodgs0n Burnett the woman who wrote
the famous stories Of Little Lord Faun-
leroy, 20 the "De willoughby Claim" "A
Lady Of Quality" AID other no,ed works
of fiction. and who formerly lived in
Washington. is now at the Riverview
Sanitarium ~ FishkiH Landing. Y. Y
According 10 her physician. Dr. John
Kelly. jr. Mrs. Burnett is suffering from
neuritis and weNt 10 the sanitarium on
the pressing invitation OF an old-time
friend. Mrs William s. Whitwen, OF 80
West Eleventh Street. this city, whose
husband, Or. Wkitwen. owns the asylum.
As the place is a retreat for the mildly
insane. Mrs. Burnett's going there gave
rise TO rUmors that her maIady was one
affecting Ter meBsal faculties
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
The Patients Treatment.

The treatment whjch the we'll known
authoress is undergoing, includes a daily
application Of extreme heat to her at
fected limbs The aeat is atmospheric.
and the treatment is that of fairly bak-
ing ;he limbs in a temperature o. from
300 TO 500 degrees
Driving through the beautiful country
bordering the Hudson is one OF the after
noon diversions OF Mrs. Burnett and her
sister, Mrs. Jordan. who is stopping at
The sanitartum with her Mrs Burnett IS
unable TO walk without crutehes. SO that
her illness causes her considerable in
convenience and suffering.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
= Physician's DeniaI.

These reports were declared to be uIs-
founded By Dr.. Kelly who said:
Mrs Burnett's maIady. neuritis Of the
lower limbs. while Il had its origin in
nervous disorder. is a malady purely
physical in its effect Her mind is in no
way weakened. She is a woman OF great
energy. and the hardest kind OF a worker.
OF course. if she should attempt under
present conditions TO keep up the old
pace OF work it might result seriously
with her. But she can and Goes work =
htrle every day. A certain amount OF
writing and thinking in no way leopard
lies her health and while the book and
play she speaks OF may be a longer time
IN production than Mrs. Burnett usually
gives, there viii l venture 10 say. be not
the slightest loss in the old familiar
strength and brilliancy Mentally. Mrs.
Burnett Is as well as she ever was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-12
Fridays Bargain i'm
Trimmed Hats.

Fridays Bargain i'm
Trimmed Hats.
A goodly assortment of the importers samples
Lordon Hats at half price and less tTesh co5
travelling. walking and general outing wear Fan
anna, Tuscan and other fine braids effectively 'fi'h
med and ready for wear.
$500 each. Were $500.
$500 each. Were $1,000.
5000 each. Were $I2 and Sis.
We offer in connection with the
above a number of Dress, Walking
and Outing Hats, including import
ed models, at special clearance prices
as follows:
I Imported Hat, made Of lilies of the valley,
with coral tulle under brim.
$1,000. Was $4,000.
1 Light Blue Neapoitan Hat. trimmed with long
blue ostrich plume and pearl ornaments.
$I2.oo. Was S22.5o. 4
1 Light Blue Maline Hat, trimmed with French
$500. Was $I2.oo.
20 we'l-assorted Outing Hats. in light pleasing
$500 each. Were $500 to $1,000.
10 Tailored Walking and Sporting Hats, in smart
effects.
$500 each. Were 5000 to $I2.oo.
Q Handsomely Trimmed Dress and Outing Hats.
$500 each. Were $500 to $500.
8 London Models. in very beautiful effects.
5000 each. Were $I2.oo to $500.
Second floor.