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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
KINGS BELL STOLEN
BY RIVER PIRATES
Relic of Eighteenth Century Missing
From Ship.

NEW YORK. July Recovered from
the sea and intended as a coronation
present TO Edward VII the crew of the
ship Attractor, moored at Jersey City
this morning discovered that during the
night river pirates had boarded the YES
sci and carried away the most precious
thing on board-part of an old ship $
bell, bearing the inscription, Prince
Of Wales. 174o,' and consigned to King
Edward Of England
The bell. or rather the pieces Of it.
were fntTusted TO the care of Capt W
Scott. Of the AttTactor. by the British
officials Of Kingston, Jamaica, the cap
tain promising TO forward it to the
King upoH lis arrival in port here
The relic. together with coins valued at
u,ore than $4,000. had been recovered
from tho SEA by native fishermen at 4
point near Kingston and turuej ovcI TO
he British officials. When they dis
covered the inscription they decided 20
send it 10 King Edward as a coronation
gift
Through someone's neglect the At
tractors after hatch was not battcned
down last night A hawser had been
dragged aft and left alongside the hatch
way
The thieves, It is believed, used this
hawser to hoist the relic on deck, and
again to lower It to a boat alongside.
The bell weighs 200 pounds.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
RATTLESNAKES I'M
CHARGE OF HOUSE
Wisconsin Man Forced to Desert His
New Home

PRAIRIE DU CHEN. Wis. July r
Terrified and discouraged by the pres
cree of numerous rattIesnakes. Nuns
HeIEerson, q farmer, who lived with his
family IN an out-cf-the-way place in the
town I'll Seneca. has torn down his new
residence, erected two years ago, and
Iaoved back into his old home, half a
mile away.
The new house had hardly been com
pleted in the spring Of last year when
the presence Of TattleTs was noticed
ard as fast as found they were killed
With the approach OF summer. however.
their numbers increased, and the house
hold was greatly alarmed Occasionally
q snake would get into the house
although 10 one was bitten
One evening recently as the family
we're retiring for the night the mother
found a large snake lying on the ped
On another occasion. IN midday. while
she was rocking the baby to sleep, the
house cat gave an alarm and snake
with sixteen rattles, coiIed up and
ready to strike, lay under the woman ;
chair
They were q the cellar daily and
could be heard climbing between the
walls and on the ceiling overhead. Last
sumner the family could stand II no
longer, and moved to the old home Oh
the other side Of the farm. but returned
IN the Eall
4 ratt,esnake den vas found thss
spring in a sort CT cave under the
house, aud although hundreds Of rep
tiles have been killed around the dour
gard taey seemed to be as numerous
Is ever. and Mr. HeIgerson decided 10
comoiish the dwelling and rebuild NEAR
the site of the old home.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
IMPROVEMENTS
MADE IN PAST YEAR

as the money was provided and 1acili-
ties we're available the work of keep
ing the city clean has been satisfactory.
The garbage service and the collection
of ashes were also attended with a good
degree Of success
The Board of Charities.
The Board of Charities has completed
the first fiscal year since its inaugura-
ton Work In that department has been
largely tentative, but substantial pro-
gross has been made IN the interests os
economical administration and in the
better care of those dependent upon pub
lie support. The contract system OF
caring for indigents in private institG-
tions may be now regarded as d settled
policy OF the board.
The Fire Department has been no
tabIy successful during the year While
It answered the largest number Of calls
in the history OF the department. the IRE
losses were less than hale what they
have been fer several years past. This
proportion between The number OF calls
and the fire losses Is fairly attributable
to better discipline in the department
and greater aiacrfty in running 10 fires
The Department OF Insurance Is little
more than fairly organized. but il has
made a beginning in the way Of giving
the District suitable and proper super
vision over life, FIRE, and accident in
suTance-
The Commissioners are gratifed with
the progress CT the municipal affairs
F1r-- Il -
the appropriations for the present fiscal
year are not so large As were desired.
they feel that the public work viii go
on and that there viii be material ard
satisfactory progress even toward carry
ing cut some OF the large projects for
the identifying Of the Capital City dur
ing the present fiscal year.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
A COMEDY OF THE WAR.
Beer Commando SurrendeIs After
Prearranged Attack.


The following true story, which has
just reached England. illustrates the
feeling which is very strong among the
fighting Beers against a tame surren-
der. They Ioathe the name Of "hand-
upper" and prefer to be honorab1v tax
en- N arms when yielding to superior
force. Hence only nine surTenders for
the week ending May 10 against 500
prisoners.
Comandant Y and his commando had
made things lively for the British
troops n their districts for many
months, but of late they lad been Ia
raised by frequent drives" They had
lost many men and horses. food was
scarce, and the bitter cold weather CT
the high veIdt was wei in sight. There
fore they were FED up" and weary Of
the war. but their soul Tevolted at the
thought Of walking into the British lines
under a white flag as "handUppers
Comuanda1t y was 2 shTeWd man. as
q Boer must be to be a leader OF his
felIowmen, but be saw that the game
was up. Therefore he formed a plan.
knowing that he could count On his men
10 play their part
He sent ia q trusted messenger
near relative-uu1er a white flag 10 the
nearest column commander 10 ask for
some simple medicine Of which his doc
tors stocd III urgent need. The messen-
ger was Hospitality entertained By
Colonel A, as Is usual in such cases.
Getting a few words alone with his host
he confded 10 him few facts which
gave the gallant officer considerable sat
isfaction.
He EInted that II. on & certain day. at
q spot indicated. a really imposing force
were TO surround the remnants Of Com
mandant ks commando. and attack
them IN due form, it was possible that
a very lengthy resistance might not be
offered. That was all. nut the hint Vas
followed up. all necessary precautions
having been taken against treachz-y.
There was a good amount OF firing on
both sides. but the cover was good and
the casualties absolutely Insignificant.
When it was clear that he was fairly
surrounded Commandant X sent out a
messenger under a white flag. having
first hoisted that symbol in the center
Ct his position
The net result was that Commandant
X and his commando. over 100 strong
surrendered themselves unconGitionaIIy
as prisoners yielding to overwhelming
force
Ccnnandant X was couplirAcnted by
Colonel A or The loLg AID gallant
struggle he had made against our eel
umT s. the Beers were soon On good
terms with the genial 'Tommie5. % and
everybody was pleased with himself
London Mail.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
HOSPITAL CORPS TROOP
REACHES FREDERICK
On March From This City to Eacamp-
ment at Gettysburg.

FREDERICK. Md. July IA detach-
ment of the Hospital Corps OF the
United States Army. under command Of
Captain Reynolds and Lieutenant
Church, passed through Frederick yes
terday, en- route from washington to
Gettysburg, Pa. where they viii go in
camp with the state Guards Of Penn
sylvania and instruct them in hospital
work
There are twelve officers and stewards.
ioTty-two pTivates, and three hospital
wagons in the detachment. They LETT
Washington Thursday morning and are
due in Gettysburg tomorrow night They
will remain until July %, when they
will return over the same route, and on
their arrival at the capital VIII prepare
to go to the Philippines.
To avoid the excessive heat. they rise
at 1 O clock, breakfast and start march
ing at O'Clock and continue until noon.
They have camDed at Bethesda Park,
Galthersburg. and HyattstOwn, and will
spend tonight at Emmitsburg.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
BATHING IN ENGLAND.
Notable Change Regarding What Is
Due TO Proprietv.


They are getting very gay in England.
and some bold, brave feminine bathers
are actually going into the ocean with
out the protection Of the time-nonored
bathing machine It IS amusing to read
the serious articles on the subject In the
London papers What an awful shock
these bathers would have if they could
be transported TO Long Branch or Far
Rockaway some hot July day anc see
how the American girl disports herself
IN the briny!
The Daily Telegraph" SAYS: "On a
stretch Of beach to the westward Of
Hove there grew last season the custom
OF bathing from tents. The place was
easily accessible, even for people in
Brighton. and as it was secluded from
the main road by the shrubs bordering
the south side Of some lawns Il could
not be said 20 offend the susceptibilfties
OF the most fastidiOus prOmenader. So
popular vas the custom that the bath
Ing station became known as the Can
vas village, and the arrangement was
in every way voted On attraction. It re-
Gently Occurred to a committee Of the
Hove town council that. in view OF the
spread Of this form Of sea bathing, it
was desirable to make regulations. One
Of these --oscTibe0 tent bathing after
1890 in tho morning. The corporation
itself, however, regarding the practice
not only as heaIthfuI recreation, but
a recommendation to the district, in
sisted on the facilities offered being abb
solutely restricted
Hence for the season which opens at
WhitsunJide Hove has provided a rec
o6nized space within which tent Dc thing
alone VIII be the daily institution, the
municipality providing shelters and
screens on hire, and appointing officials
20 watch ever the propTieties m. There
can be no doubt that this more open
style OF bathing from the beach is des-
tined to supersede the use Of the old
fashioned machine, with its stuffy at
mosphere and depressing surroundings.
Most Of the private tents are formed OF
colored canvas raised on a folding
frame. They are spacious enough to ad-
nit of the introduction Of a deck chair.
in which the bather. on emerging from
the water. can. IL so inclined. repose in
the sunshine. as Is dore at several con-
tinental watering places, where the
open-alr system is deemed a valuable
adjunct to sea bathing. This experiment
at Hove will be watched with keen in
terest. Reports from all seaside resorts
show that English notions on the sub
ject of bathing are undergoing a great
change. The new style will, II Is ex
pectcd, impart to the beach an element
OF the picturesque and g We added pleas
ure TO the daily dip. IT Brighton itself I
the movement has not ad-anced so far. |
The close proximity of the promenade to
the foreshore presents certain difficult /
ties In the way of tent bathing. Bathers
themselves prefer as much seclusion as
possible; and II is, OF course, desirable
that no section OF the public should be
By the arrangements.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
The JEWISH CHAUTAUQUA.
Favorable Opening at Atlantic City.
Prominent Speakers.

ATLANTIC CITY, N !. July Near
~ all the leaders II the Jewish Chau-
tauqua movement, representing 81 sec
lions Of the country, were present yes
terday morning when Chancellor Henry
Burkowitz, Of Philadelphia, opened the
sixth assembly.
The sessions VIII continue daily until
July q The courses consist OF lectures
and debates on questions relating to the
Talmud and Judaism.
Speakers include Jacob GimbeI. Phiia-
celphlai DR.. Lee H. FTankeI, New York:
/ Isenberg, Wheeling, W Va: Rabbi
Harrison, st. Lous: AdoIph Moses Chi
cage, and Isaac Hassled. philadelphia.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
WILL GIVE AWAY HIS
FORTUNE OF 100000
Abraham Simmer, IN His Woodshed
VIII Disperse Charity.

WAYERLY. Iowa. July Abraham
Simmer. a resident Of WaverIy. who is
supposed 10 be worth $4,000, 010. made
in the cattle and lumber business. in
tends to retire to his woodshed. where
he IS fitting up an Office. and spend the
rest OF his days in giving away his
wealth At the age Of seventey-three
AIr- Simmer believes he has found the
best method Of benefcence. and sharply
critlcises TIE ways Of Rockefeller and
Carnegie
In the last few years this philan-
thropist has given many thousands for
hospitals and homes for the aged. He
mas hospitals ali over the Middle West.
and rarely does he permit it 10 be known
that he is the donor.
Ny possessions are trust fund, he
says. Il accumulated from the masses
and back 10 the masses It shall 20. And
I make such conditions that what have
10 give win be there and active for good
in thousand years"
Regarding Andrew Carnegie. he says:
Carnegie asks city council TO give
81 100000, and they cheerfuliy vote it
from other peoples money. Then he
gives 81. 000. 000-earned how2-to build
some library that is not needed But
all his money given that way viii not
buy for him the happiness he seeks. He
will die paUper-a pauper II every
thing but money.
Rockefeller is foolish" Mr.. Simmer
says He gives a million today to some
scar Of learning contribution 10 its
arrOgauce-aEd tomorrow he gets II
back by raising the price OF the peoples
fuel and light They tell NE he is SUI
fering and his stomach has failed him
II he VIII let me get at his pocket for
awhile l viii make him happy. shall
show him where TO do some eood. Yes,
Rockefeller is the greatest pauper I
ever Enew''
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
Standing Of the Teams.
GENERAL SPORTING GOSSIP.

W K Vanderbilt has caBled from
Paris to have his seventy-foot yacht
Virginia made ready for the Newport
races this summer. The Herreshoffs. at
Bristol, have been given the order
and viii rush the work on the sIoop.
Among other yachts which will contest
in the races are the Msneola, the Yam
kee, and the Rainbow.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07

Word was received at Sheepshead Bay
that John A. brakes Wyeth. winner Of
the American Derby. viii meet the best
OF the Eastern three ear-olds, includ-
ing Hcno. Arsenal. and others. during
the Saratoga meeting. Wyeth will be d
starter in the Huron Handicap. at
mile and three sixteenths, and il the
race for the Saratoga Cup, al q mile and
quarters.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07

Tom jenkins defeated Dan Mcleod. Of
Hamilton, Ontario, in two straight falls
en- July at Cleveland League Park. The
contest carried with it the title of
champion OF America. The mat VAS
placed near the pitchers box. Six
thousand people saw the contest. The
two falls we're secured in less than an
hour
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07

horses In New York. Senator Bailey is
an expert reirsman. and has Teuarka-
bic memory for the pedigrees OF horses.
He does not hesitate to get up behind
the most ill-tempered horses.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07

novel golf match was recently
played at the Charleston Country Club
One member made wager with another
that he would go around the course in
less throws than the other could in
strokes. The challenge was promptly
accepted, the golfer thinking he had q
certainty, more especially as the throw
er was out OF practice. The result did
not meet his anticiDations, as the
throweT went the round in forty-nfne
which was two strokes less than the
score returned by the man with the
clubs-Jondon Golf
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
Where They Play Today

Philadelphia at Pfttsburg
New York at Chicago.
Brooklyn at Cincinnati.
Boston at St Louis.
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In THE BASEBALL WORLD
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Results Of Yesterdays Games.

Cleveland. 9; Chicago. 2.
st. Louis, 2; Detroit, 1.
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President Can Do rEothing.

The President, he says. can do moth
ing while Congress is not in session. and
any action that he might take would
certainly have to be ratified by the Sen
ate. il not by the House also. at the
next session. Senator Spooner would
not discuss Presidential probabilities.
Senator Plat also conversed with the
newspaper men with the quizzicality
that seems to be an evidence Of a con-
tented frame CT mind With bin.
What can / do for you. gentlemen"
was his greeting to the reporters.
What did you think of the Presi-
dents speech at Pittsburgh" be vas
asked.
Did not read it. was the Senator's
reply
DO you think Colonel Roosevelt viii
be nominated in 1902"
Roosevelt VIII Win, r.
q think 50. the Senator replied, ii
he gets the votes Of New York and
Pennsylvania"
What about Senator Haaua.a
chances?" The Senator shrugged his
shoulders
DO you think Senator Hanna wants
the nomination."
"Ah, the Senator rejoined az an not
speaking for Mr.. Hanna
Then. facing the reporters, Senator
Plat inquired What do you hear
about Lieutenant Governor Woodruff?
Has he returned YETI"
No several reporters replied n
chorus.
Mr.. Woodruff Waits.
The Senator was informed that cable
announced that Mr. woodruff
vas one Of the volunteer walters yes
terday at the dinner given 20 the poor
Of London by King Edward vi.
''So2" the Senator remarked, inquir-
iingiy. Then he smiled ard added
Everything comes &c him Who waits
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Results Of Yesterdays Games.
St Louis, Z; New York, /.
Cincinnati, 3; Brooklyn, Il
Chicago s: PittsbuTg 3
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
SP( OBBR AND PLAIR
DISCUSS POLITICS
Famed by Ocean Breezes,
Both Are Opt m:stio
SP00HER Gil RECIPROCITY
Failure of Congress to act il cu5a's Be-
half VIII Let Affect Republican Vote.
A Pun ty the Senior Senator From
New xozIz.

NEW YORK JAY 7.-senato7 spoonsr
was at enc OF tie Manhattan hotels yes
terday. He had a long talk with SEN
ator PIatt and also said few words On
his owa account 70 newspaper men
NJ. SDccReT said that IN his opinion
the Bailey Beverage episode was closed
so far as the two Senator'S are cen
eerned, hut he Thought that Judge Pea-
fields remarks might cause some frie-
ten
The Wisconsin Senator does not be-
Iieve that the failure Of Congress to act
with regard to reciprocity with Cuba
or to grant exemptions in duties 10 tie
Cubans VIII affect che Republican vote
next fail
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07

Al WeInig. the -pugIlist, not
having heard from Kid Carter, whom nc
desires to meet again. has posted for
felt in Buffalo to box any other man CT
bis weight IN the business. Weipiz saTs
a match with Joe Chcynsii would suit
him
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07

Governor Yates. Of Illinois. has ac-
cepted the invitation TO open the OIym-
plan games at On sago in 1904. The
managers are trying to secure the gov
ernors of other States to be present at
the formal opening.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07

Alex Smith, the Nassau Country Club
professional. has an enthusiastic pupil
and imitator in person Of a little Chi
cago eIeven-year-oId named Paul Hun
ter Through watching Smith at every
opportunity at Washington Park, Chi
Cago. and Pasadena Cal, the youngster
has acquired a form which Is very like
the great professionals style. The boy
did the Pasadena Country Club course in
46. where a stiff DOGGY Is 40, and went
out at Los Angeles in A.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07

The good performer Decanter has been
sold by F. r Hitchcock to Thomas F.
Ryan. The horse viii be shipped to
Virginia and placed in the stud
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07

hour
Al WeInig. the cyclist -pugI1ist, not
having heard from Kid Carter. whom ne
desires to meet again. has posted a for
felt in Buffalo to box any other man CT
bis weight In the business. WeiDiz saTs
a match with Joe ChoynsId would suit
him
S. F. Edge, an Englishman. wen the
international cup IN the automobile con
test held recently IL Paris. This is the
first time the cup will leave France.
Otto sielof IS matched to fight Tom
Couhig fifteen rounds at Detroit. July Is
The entire racing stable OF G Wal
baum, OF New York, was sold last
Thursday at sheepshead Bay. Prince OF
Melbourne, by Bramble- Balgowan, the
winner Of the Double Event, the 2e&liz-
alton Stakes and the Brighten Cup. was
the star Of the sale. Alex Shields paid
s. SEQ for him
H D Wise, Of Toronto, Can, has Ae-
cepted a challenge to row Charlie Gai.-
daur, brother CT Jake, two miles
at Toronto, the first week
IN August. for S2e0-
Eddie Bald is discouraged with his
showing as q racing man, and eventual
y he viii seek glory. fame and money
as an automobile flyer instead
Arthur Zimmerman. the American
bicycle rider. who aroused so much en-
thusiasm on Paris tracks, has planned
another visit TO the French capital, ae-
cording to a Partisan paper. thinner
man was feted more by the FTenchmen
than even Cerbett or Sullivan.
There are going to be some new rules
in the football game The changes are
said to be very important. Is It pos
sf5le that they are going to send them
out on the gridiren with meat axes?
One o. the notable features of the re-
cent sales of speed horses in this couD-
try has been the large number OF horses
purchased for Europeans. American
trotters and roadsters are being eagerly
sought in England and Austria
The English lawn tennis team. con-
sistiug of the brothers DoheTty and
Pym. win sail for the United States
about July 70 to contest for the Ameri-
eau championships, The English play
ers have agreed to the proposal Of the
Crescent Athletic Club, of Brooklyn, y.
Y, 70 play On the Crescent courts. and
suggested August 5 as being a suitable
Gate.
An exchange states that fiourishing
chess clubs have been established at
ConstantinopIe, Beirut, Syria, and Dill
bouti. and the Red Sea The frst-naned
club has the title OF Exchequer Orien-
tale and meets at the Pera Palace.
Kid Thomas offers to box any 133-
pound man in the world for purse and
4 side bet Of LOCO.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
Public Works of the Dis
triCt Progressing
Rapidly.
PREPARING ANNUAL REPORTS

Appropriations the Largest IN History.
Routine Work Increasing at a Rapid
Rate-What Has Been Accomplished
in the Various Departments.
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Where They Play Today.

Washington al Baltimore.
Philadelphia at Boston.
Cleveland at Chicago.
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Jack O'Brien Is che right kind Of q
champion. Since he returned from Eng
land he has met them all. white and
black. fighting from one TO three times
a week, and never losing battle. Good
boy!-Chicago Journal
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07

S. F. Edge, an Englishman. won the
international cup in the automobile con
test held recently IL Paris This is the
first time the cup will leave France.
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In the Assessors Office.

IN the Assessors Office the operation
Of the new system Of keeping accounts
went into operation last year. resulting
in material saving Of time, and in the
collection Of larger part Of the taxes
There has been less duplication Of pay
ments, and the ease with which the ma
chinery now runs Is proof Of the wis
dom Of the change
The tTienniaI assessment Of property
under the law was nearly completed
during the fiscal year just closed Tie
results xiii not be ready for Inspection
until some time in September. bur il
has been Rofjcially announced that
the increase Of the assessment all be
Of large proportions.
In the Street Cleaning Department
larger area was cleaned. sp-inkled and
Kept in order than ever beige. AS far