Evening Star Newspaper, August 31, 1897, Page 10

ent Sil et ei THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1897-14 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. of Music.—Robert Downing in Grand Opera House.—Grau's Celebrities. ikerna Lyceum Theater.—City Clut Burlesque Company. oncert by the Fadettes of EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall at 10a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and for Marshall Hall at 6:30 p.m. Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach eni river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Arrowsmith for Colonial Beach and lower river landings, 3 p.m. mer Pentz for River View at 10 a.m., 2 and 645 p.m. Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beacn amer Washington for Norfolk and Monroe at 7 p.m. ve the B. and O. station for Bay > a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 2 street and Pennsylv fer Arlington hourly from § a.m. tc our new prices on Gas Stoves and S a reom for fall goods. A. TIS 7th st. nw sY HAV IME FURNITURE ay that would be unusually pretty d or recevered. ok it up and We'll co the work in 3AR, 44C. LB. Johnsto: — = Reduced prices on Gas Ranges and Gas Cc. A. Muddiman, 616 12th st. st. » page 4. Fix and > Henry Carter, a bur today sent to jail Ju Kimball for his Ca colored man, was for three months by aulting and beating The woman's face FOR YOUR ICED TEA nny'’s Cheon,” the best ic. Tea tn Pure American-refined Sugars at D. Kenny, seven city stores. B. AND O. BULLE REDUCED RAT! BAY RIDGE, 50 cents. Trains leave de- pot nd 4:50 p.m. ‘This is an op- a delightful outing. AVERNS, $3.50, Se ec TIN. 3 Vv YORK minutes to Grand Cen- I station from Whitehall termi new ferry rece ed in e tien with the F service. orze Ri i today held by Judge Kimball in $1,000 bonds for the action of the grand jury for breaking into the hense of Mrs. Anna A. Cole on Mas- sa avenue near 14th street north- nM = a loc of articles, valued bout $50. Air Refrigera- room for heating Celebra holders fn the Massachusetts Ber~ | Association, attention! Don’t be gain a_ steering comznittee. IN THE MARKET. name end address for information * Star office. ge Ss Stove, 2-burner, double heat, only Muddimar, near 12th and G. THE STAR BY MAIL. Persons leaving the city for any Period can have The Star mailed to them to any address in the United States or Canada, by ordering it at this office, in person or by letter. Terms: 13 cents per week cents for two weeks, or 50 cents per month. Invariably in advance. Sub- scribers changing their address from one Post-office to another should give the last address as well as the hew one. ———— Daish Trial Postponed. Daish wes teday arraigned be- Kimball on the charge of com- assauit tery on Mi: herwood ut twe weeks ago 7 Mr. Da! el, Mr.- § anded a jury trial, d on $4) bond to appear when wanted. Refused to Prosecute. The case of ¢ s hols, the young n arrested yesterday for killing a cat on avenue rear the Baltimore and ae depot, as published in yes *s was disposed ef in the Police Court orning. When he wa ed be- fore Judge rett he entered a pl of not in order to get the facts 1 the le the case was on ring Attcrney Pugh learned of the 2 case ind rolle prossed the chorge appeared that the cat had been run over, and that Mr. Nichols ended the * s life as ar act of hun thought h ad oniy a for this the case. _ 3 and 6 per cent on reat ss, 1503 Pa. ave.— to lend at Wilt D m. executive com- n movement for con- s men sl temple, met last r members ng with they by decided to give an the young of Miss mber 14, some of th rill ladies, via B. and 0. R. ‘or round trip, in- Carriers’ cement ha: adquarters of the Convention. been made from ann vention of the carrie Franc’ from nference by’ wire of the body, it Jed to meet on the Pacific chief membe in de ——.__. . wil sell orfollc on morning Advt. rs at Navy etion Ana- stion chil- on free.--Advt. eas Sult to Restrain a Sale. nd William P. Wood, through & S, yesterday filed inst Mahlon Ashford, for Browne and the American Sc- d Trust Company, to restrain the oon by defendants Ashford stees, of the interest of the Wood in lots 2, 3 and 4, tion D, whether the same be te right of dow: or her separ- t is claimed on behalf of Mrs. Wood that the deed of trust under which the sale le as to her, want of a proper acknowledgment by _————— American Reauty Roses—just as fine as ‘he winter ones—at summer prices. Gude, 224 F.—Advt. | PAYING THE WAGES OF SIN The Procession of Offenders Reviewed in Police Court This Morning. Annie Crawford and a Rotten Peach— Troubles—Ad- die Johnson's Anger. A Corn Doctor‘: Annie Crawford, who has been in the toils so many times that she can almost claim to be part owner of the police stations, court and workhouse, was in Judge Scott's long procession this morning. This was her first appearance during the summer recess, and as today was Judge Scott's last day on the bench he had about come to the conclusion he would be deprived of a visit from her. Annie was one of about three dozen of- fenders in the procession. Drunk and dis- orderiy, vagrancy, crap shooting and vio- lations of the minor ordinances were charged against those who were in iine. Vagrancy was the accusation to which Annie had to plead, and when asked “Are you guilty or not guilty?” her response was: ‘Indade, an" your honor, I'm as innocent as a lamb, this time.” Policeman Botts was the officer who com- plained against this old friend of the court, and he said he had entered the charge against her at her own request. “Last night,” he said, “she came into the station drunk, said she had no home and wanted one. “For the Lord save us, judge, your honor, I wasn’t drunk last nigh’ said Annie, “and so loag as I am abie to earn my own living I hope you will not compel the gov- ernment to support me.” “What were you doing last night?" the court asked. “I slipped on a rotten peach and cut my leg below the knee,” she answered, “and I went in the statior to get the blood washed off. Now, judge, I haven't been here for eighteen months, and I hope you are going to be merciful to me.” “What about Annie, Mr. Kendig?” court asked the bailiff. the “Annie,” he answered, “is an old-timer, but she’s donc better this time than ever Lefore.”” “In consideration of the good record you have made,” said the court, “I am going to let you off with a month's imprison- ment.” The Plea That Failed. William R. O'Connor, a corn doctor, who carries his instruments with him and does a curbstone busiress, was in court on the charge of disorderly conduct in the Capitol grounds. He, too, told the court he had not been arrested for elghtecn months, but his good record did not save him. _ Capitol Detective Sinnott was the witness in the case, and when he had told of the bad lan; fe used by the defendant the laiter made a denial. “I was in the depot yesterday, waiting for a t he said, “when a man told me how he had suffered with corns, and I re- moved them for him. The man had no change, but said he would recommend me to friends, and I started with him through the Capitol grounds. When the customer saw the officer proaching he said that he (the officer) 1 corns, and they stopped and spoke to him. He denied that he had used bad language, but the officer called a witness who had heard him. And I will have to fine you $5,” ihe court concluded. Won't you trust me until Monday?” asked the corn doctor. ‘Can't do it,” the court told him. “The ness had to be stopped because of the manner in which it was abused.” “But you have never trusted me,” pleaded the old man. “i live out at Takoma, and if you give me time I will certainly pay you.” “I can’t do it.” I ‘Step back.” all the next case, Mr. Clerk."” Would Die for Her Mother. Addie Johnson, colored, stepped to the rail and admitted she had been guilty of bad conduct. “I was mad because a woman cursed my mother,” she said, “and I'll die in defense of my mother. “That's all very well,” said the court, “but you must not swear. Five dollars. His First Appearance. “I'm guilty,” was the plea of John Black, a colored man from the country, when ar- raigned on a charge of profanity. “John came through Georgetown last night,” said the officer who arrested him, “and he said he had been paid off and had spent every —— cent of his money.” “This the first time I’ve ever been be- fore you,” the prisoner said to Judge Scott, “and I'm a stranger in the city. If you will excuse me this time I'll never come here any more.” “And you say you have not been here be- fore?” queried the cour ‘This is my first time,” was the response. ‘And you are from the country?” Yes, sir; my home is near Frederick.” “You may go on your personal bonds,” the court told him: “and be careful that you don’t come back agaii Benjamin’s Bad Record. Policeman Fitzgerald gave a young man named Benjamin Tippett a bad name, and charged that had been arrested under suspicious circumstances. here's your home?” the court asked him. “I haven't any just at present,” was his response. My mother lives in South Yashington. What part of South Washington?” “I don't know.” ‘A young man who doesn't know where his mother lives is in a pretty bad way,” the court said. and a sentence of thirty days was imposed. Resented the Interference. James B. ‘Ss was asleep on a lot on 7th street yesterday, andywhen aroused by Policeman Gibson he used profane lan- your honor, please let me go, pleaded the prisoner, “for I haye a job of work to do today. “Were you drunk yesterday?” the court ked him. I was ont response, * doing. a little full,” was Wate 1 didn’t know what I was nm you must have been more than a little full,’ the judge told him, “and the law rr ires that you should know what you are doing.” “Won't you take my personal bonds this time, and let me go?” “I can’t. You will have to pay a fine of $ or go down.” Would Box Her Up. Robert Martin, colored, was in court because of the manner in which he had spoken of an old colored woman who had told the police about some crap shooters. “I didn't use any vad language,” he said. “TI only told the woman that if I had pleaty of money I'd box her up and send her back to Africa, where she came from.” His personal bonds were taken, and he was advised to attend to his own business in the future. John Martin, about eighteen years old, was sent down for ninety days because he has no home. - oS ee DOG KNOWS THE TRICK. the Cars Like Any Other Passenger. “Wares, please,” called a conductor on the Metropolitan electric road, yesterday, as the car rounded the curve at Lincoln Park. The passengers got their tickets and money ready, and just as he was about to make his first collection the car stopped. A dog, which cccupied a place on the front seat, jumped from the car and went home. “That's funny,” remarked a passenger, “that the dog should leave the car just as you were about to call for fares.” “That's nothing new,” the conductor ex- Rides on plained. “The dog’s master is employed at the power house, and the animal makes several trips between his home and the power house each day.” He said the animal had made so many trips that he never waits for a stop, but can get on or off while the car is In motion. ee Saic of carpets, office furniture, &., at the Treasury Department tomorrow morn- ing at 10 o'clock. Rateliffe, Sutton & Co., auctionecrs.--Advt, AMUSEMENTS. ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—The Washing- ton dramatic season was inaugurated last night by Mr. Robert Downing, an actor in whom the city naturally feels a peculiar interest. Mr. Downing’s pre-eminent qual- ity {# enterprise combined with a con- scientious patience in pursuing the highest ideals of his art. He is not only an actor, but a producer of plays, and, while some of his enterprises may have lacked the qualities which arouse the popular fancy to unanimous applause, they have without exception been sufficiently lofty in their aims and careful enough in their inter- pretation as to command public interest and critical respect. He has a novelty in store for this seascn, but with business- like prudence the management displayed its wares to the best advantage by open- ing with “Virginius”—one of the good old- fashioned tragedies in which the various members of the cast are permitted to as- sert themselves as central figures of occa- sional scenes. The role of Appius Claudius permits Edmund Collier to impress him- self as an actor of admirable presence and as a forceful reader; that of Icilius en- ables Mr. Eugene Moore to claim favorable notice for his intelligent ideals and his con- scientiously bestowed energy. Caius Claud- ius presénts opportunities which Mr. Alex- ander Carleton improved, and the role of Dentalus was assumed with the rugged force which it demands by Ciement St. Martin. Virginia was played by Miss Ade- laide Allen with sweetness, fervor and dis- cretion, although she has scarcely the mag- netism necessary to realize the highest possibilities of the part. And the star him- self was at his best. Whether the cause was the fact that the occasion was a re- union on the fifth anniversary of his first appearance under W. A. McConnell’s man- agement; whether it was the inspiring presence of his brethren of the Mystic Shrine, or whether it was the hearty ap- plause which greeted the performance, the fact stands that Mr. Down!ng has never given a more satisfactory performance than that of last night. It has not always happened in his case that art overshadowed avoirdupois, but, happily surrounded as he was as to support, and with the benefit of excellent stage management, he brought the woes of the Roman father home to the hearts of his audience, and further forti- fied the approval he had already earned by a very happy little speech In response to a curtain recall. Tonight Mr. Downing will be seen in “Othello.” SUITLAND PARK TOURNAMENT.— There is to be a merry time at Suitland Park tomorrow. It is the occasion of a grand tournament and dress ball. All the finest riders will be on hand. The tilting will begin promptly at 2 p.m. A full band will be in attendance to make things go off with a rush. The crowning of the queen will take place at 9 p.m. In addition to all this merrymaking there will be dancing all day long and in the evening. With all these opportunities for fun, it will be im- possible to put in a dull day at the Park. Accommodations e been made for a big crowd, and there is sure to be one. There will be "buses every few minutes from 12 to 9 o'clock to take the foiks from the Navy Yard to the Park. Everything has been arranged for the convenience of the guests. KERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER.—The periodical visits of Miaco’s City Club are gratifying to the patrons of Ker- , but the present incursion of the com- pany has excited unprecedented enthuiasm among thcse who iake delight in pretty faces and shapely forms, daintlly and scantily clad. Miaco has beaten his pre- vicus record. There is not a homely girl on the stage, the singing is far above the average, and the burlesques are given with a dash that renders one forgiving of their literary delinquencies. The curtain raiser and the afterpiece, “Madame May's First Night" and “Mr. Paris at Niagara,” were lively and generally free from the witless horseplay so often relied upon in such un- dertakings. A series of carefully prepared and well-lighted living pictures was in- terspersed with the specialties. Among those who contributed to the enjoyment of the evening were Lew Palmer in song and imitations, Bert Leslie and Carrie Fulton in an amusing burlesque, Dick and Kittie Kumins, Dave Conroy and Phil McFar- land, Irish comedians; Harry Baker and Gladys St. John, acrobatic dancing. GRAND OPERA HOUSE.—A large au- cience attended the opening of the Grand Opera House for the season of 1897-8 last night and witnessed a vaudeville show that was generally good. The Grand Opera House is held in kind remembrance by very many of the theater-goers of Wash- ington, who like the comfortable chairs and al: and its eral air of roominess, and those who attended last night were more than pleased with the decorative scheme entered upon by Messrs. Kernan and Rife. The bill last night comprised such stars as Lew Dockstader, Chas. T. Aldrich, Kitty Mitchell and Sam J. Ryan, together with three or four other features, and was enjoyable. Lew Dockstader, of course, was the favorite. There is but one Lew, and the followers of minstrelsy and vaudeville know his capabilities well. There is al- ways something new in his budget of good sayings, always some new song or songs, and some laughable little business to ac- company them. His best hit was a song on the Klondike that took in several local features. Next to Dockstader, Chas. T. Aldrich in an eccentric tramp act made the hit. Aldrich is well remembered in Wash- ington, and the laughs that were drawn by his funny antics and clever wit showed Kitty that he has many frie here. Mitchell, a wirseme comedienne. in a trio of excellent songs and display a deal of grace in an extemporized dance. Sam J. Ryan, with @ song that wag not perhaps as new as,it might have been and rome jokes that were also a little behind the age, excited many hearty laughs never- theless. McCarthy and Reynolds did a neat n which singing, dancing and quick ere features, and Dora Wiley sang several songs that drew applause. The show was brought to a close with an ex- cellent exhibition of fancy bicycle riding by Harry and Jennie Kramer that fairly eclipsed anything of the kind that has been seen her ‘The only feature of the bill that was off color was the Irish team, Ferguson and Marr. Their jokes were d cidedly out of place and they failed to ex- cite even a fair amount of hilarity in the gallery. GLEN ECHO.—The fact that the Fa- dettes, the Boston woman's orchestra, is to leave Glen Echo after the performance this evening had the effect of drawing many music-lovers to that popular resort last night, and in all probability the same large crowd will be in evidence tonight to give the musicians a good send-off. ‘Tomorrow right ts Cuban night and the first appear- ance of Haley's Inavgural Orchestra will take place at that time, so that a large audience is assured then. The Fadettes were the central attraction, of course, last night, but the other features provided by Manarer Middleton secured favorable rec- ognition. Miss Gertrude Fergusen, a dain- ty little dancer, was forced to respond to several encores, while Koppe, the juggler, had to give several exhibitions of his art rolled into one, before his audience would be satisfied to let him go. Hart and Ir- ving, quick-changing artists, scored a hit and completely mystified the spectators with gome of their elaborate tricks. The regular bill will Le in evidence tomorrow night, when the benefit for the White Cross Cuban League will be given. The grounds will be brilliantly illuminated on this occasion and a display of fireworks will also be given after the entertainment in the amphitheater. ——— $1.25 To Baltimore and Re- $1.25 turn vin Pennsylvania Railrond. Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday, Reptember 42nd. 5, Aguile return until may, September or day—; any train.—Advt. eesren on ——__. Denth of a Former Washingtonian. Mrs. Ida M. Johnson, wife of George H. Johnsen, died at Beatrice, Neb. on the 20th instant. Mrs. Johnson resided in this city for quite a number of years, her hus- band having been associated with his father in the lumber business at the cor- ner of 15th and R streets northwest. For the last eight years he has been business manager in Beatrice for a New York firm. New Hello System. A_new telephone system has been in- troduced by the Post Office Department, by which all the chief officers are brought into communication with one another. There are now thirty-two telephones in the department, the operator and switch- board being in the office of the captain of the watch. : Norfolk and Wash. Steamboat Co., Grandest Trip of the Season. By daylight to Fortress Monroe and Ner- folk on Monday, Sept. 6, at 8a.m. Fare for the round trip, oe Bes can return on egular steamer leeving “Old Point” at 5.2), pa mame. night: amt ‘arriving. at Wash. at 7am. See band bilis.—Aavt. AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN A Glen Echo Railway Monductor Knocked : Fram Hisdler. . Burglars Not Wet Apprehended—John Temple Jaffed foe Theft—Gen- eral an@Pecrsomal News. —___— Roger Mills, sconduetor on the Glen Echo railroad, met with a rather serious accident Sunday4evening, which will pre- vent him from tworking: for some time. While collecting fares om the footboard of the car his head struck against a pole near Glen Echo junction and he was thrown to the ground with considerable force. When picked up he was unconscious and bleed- ing, and it was thought at the time that his skull had been fractured. The injured man was taken to the office of Dr. E. V Sieymaker at ‘Tenleytown, where an exam- ination of his* wounds showed that he was rot as badly Rurt as was at first believed. After surgical‘attendance he was taken to his home, where he has since remained. Wathout a Clue. The police have so far been unable to fasten the guilt in the cases of the burg- laries at the office of William Zeh, the coal dealer at 28th and K streets, or the resi- dence of Mr. Charles Cropley, at 3066 Q street. Mr. Cropley succeeded yesterday in making an inventory of the stolen goods, which, fortunately, showed that less had teen stolen than was at first supposed. The police for a time entertained the idea that some boys in the neighborhood committed the depredation, but this theory is not now entertained by many. The Closing Services. The closing services in the tent of Eben- ezer A. M. E. Chureh; at the corner of Valley and Q streets, were held Sunday, and ¢he announcement that it would be the last meeting brought out a large at- tendance. Rev. J. J, Evans, the pastor, delivered the morning sermon, and at 3 o’clock in the afternoon Rev. J..C. Waters, DD., made the address. Rev. I. 8.. Lee, D.D., the presiding elder, delivered the ser- mon in the evening. After the evening service there was a general handshake and farewell, the: music being led by Mr. C. Beckett, the oldest living member of the church. Thirty Days for Stealiag Hose. John Temple, colored, aged twenty-six, was arrested yesterday by Policeman Ma- her on a charge of petit larceny. ‘The negro stole thirty-five feet of hose, valued at $1.65, from William Harnedy, which was subsequently recovered. In the Police Court the prisoner was sentenced to jail for thir- ty days in default of a fine of $10. A Huge Cantaloupe. Mr. James 0. Caton, the well-known Georgetown contractor, recently presented to Mr. George W. Cissell an immense Hack- ensack cantaloupe, which was grown on Mr. Caton’s farm in Fairfax county, Va. The melon measured three feet four inches in circumference and weighed twenty-one peunds. It was pronounced by the farmers who saw it to be the largest melon the county ever produced. Briefs. Policeman Johm Berryman returned to duty yesterday, after enjoying a pleasant leave of absence, whichyvwas spent with his family in the country. A large bunch of keys and a pair of scissors were found at the corner of Poto- mac and N street by the occupant of 1602 Valley street, who will be glad to return thera to the owner. “The work of improving the north side of M street between 3ist and 32d streets has been commenced. ———_. EX€URSIONS. This ‘is the closing week of the .River View’ excursion resort,+and tomorrow the last of the series-of pleasant Wednesdays at the View will take place. The popolarity of these trips has been shown by the large throngs who went oa them each week and often taxed the capacity of the large River View line steamers to their fullest extent. The fact that the season is so near an end will, it is expected, bring out an unusually large crowd of young people, who go down of an afternoon to dance the hours away, shoot the chute and enjoy themselves gen- erally. The View music is conceded the best on the river, and it is a dancer's de- light to glide through the waltz to such music. Tomorrow the Clematis Social Club and the Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presby- terian churches will both, with their many friends, go to the View for a day's outing. The chute and all the many attraetions of the resort will be ready to furnish pleasure. The steamer Pentz will leave her wharf at 10 a.m., 2 and 6:45 p.m., and, returning, will leave River View at 12:15, 5, 8 and 10:30 pm. Tonight the excursion for the benefit of the Cuban hospital fund goes to Marshall Hall. Nothing has roused the feelings of the people for a long time as has this cause of the Cubans. In this attempt to help the hospitals on all true sympathizers will give their support. A most important feature of the day will be the talk of Dr. Foster R. Winn of the Cuban army, who will tell of the arrest and imprisonment of Miss Cis- ros. The outing is given under the spices of the National Cuban League and the Woinen’s Nationaf Cuban League. Of course, there will be all the usual features to pass the day pleasantly for the guests, ard a royal.good time is assured all who lerd their aid to the venture. The tickets are 25 cents.. The Maczlester leaves at 6.20 p.m. —>—___ “Want” ads. in The Star pay because they bring answers. —____ PRAYS FOR DIVORCE. Mary B. Matfield Charges Her Hus- band With Great Cruelty. Mary B. Matfield yesterday petitioned for divorce from Charles Matfield, charging him with cruelty, and praying for permis- sion to resume her maiden name of Davis. She also asks that she be allowed $100 as counsel fees and $50 a month alimony. Mrs. Motfield, through Attorney W. Pres- ton Wiliiamson, states that she was mar- ried here January 9, 1883, and lived with her husband until February, 1895, when, she charges, he left her, after having treated her with such great cruelty as to endanger her life and health. She asserts that her husband often threw her down on the floor or bed and beat and choked her. She declares that her husband’s cruel treatment commenced almost immediately after their marriage. She says that he has many timesgttempted to take her life by assaulting her with a razor, she only, she explains, egcaping death by super- human effort, assisteé by a kind Provi- dence. * = Several times, she says, she left her hus- band, seeking the proteetion of her father’s house, and thereiremaining until her hus- band would promise to be good. She claims that when her husband deserted her he left her nothing-except-a few dresses. She charges that he has from time to time sent to her messages threatening to take her life. Mrs. Matfield says she is supporting her- self on a salary of $4 2 week, while she declares that her: husband: is-doing a busi- ness of $150 a month. © CITY ITEMS. Think of Wheat Selling at $1.03 hile our prices for papering rooms are only $2 ups Piinest work. Nolte, 810 O:h st. —— ‘William Ford, colored, was today fined $10 and in default of payment was given thir- ty days in jaii by Judge Kimball for as- seulting and striking Rosa Bell, also col- cored. ——__>___. RoyalGlueMucilage sticks everything.10c. mhS-t,f,stf - ¥ as GET THE BEST— mE es ‘Concord Harness. STBAMEK KUGS. Etc yg eure ° CRAZED BY MISFORTUNE. Edward Douglass, Colored, Threat- ems Suicide an Locked Up. Edward Douglass, a well-dressed colored 1esident of the District, whose age is given as forty-three years, last evening threaten- ed to commit suicide, shortly after 10 o’cleck, and evidently intended to execute the threat, but was fortunately prevented from doing so, The man lives with his aged mother and’an aunt in a little four- rcom house, he being their only support. He has been out of work for several months and unable to find any. The rent of the house was two months in arrears, $8 In all, and the poor man did not see any way of meeting this obligation, which to him was an extremely big sum. Fearing he would be put out of his home, and hating to see his aged mother and aunt reduced to such extremity, he determined last night to kill himself. The man dressed himself in his best clothes, ard tock up an old revolver, which he intended to use, 4nd commenced an ex- aminat:on of it. His mother noticed him, and asked him what he was going to do. He frankiy told her that he intended to ccmmit suicide. She grabbed shim, and wouid not let him go out of the house, and the screams of her and the aunt attracted the attention of persons on the street. Pelicernen Giles and Wars entered the house and arrested Douglass and sent him to the police station, where he was held ov a charge of insanity. Douglass is not insane, however, but was reduced, it is said, to the condition he was in through want. He is anxious and wiil- ing to work. but can obtain nene. During his sojourn in Tenleytown he has proved to be a quiet ard law-abiding individual. Tomorrow special train via B. and O. R. to Rockville fair; $1.00 for round trip, in- cluding admission.—Advt. ——— “Want” ads. in The Star pay because they bring answers. —————— MEETING THE OBJECTIONS. Statement From Dr. Ramsburg on Contngious Hospital. The objections raised in some quarters to the proposition of the District Commis- sioners to establish the contagious hospital on a portion of the grounds of Providence Hospital have calléd from Dr. I. -Rams- burg, resident physician at the latter insti- tution, a statement of the facts in con- nection with the Commissioners’ policy. Dr. Ramsburg states that Sister Beatrice, the head of Providence Hospital, received from the Commissioners in March, 1895, an earnest letter begging her to take action regarding the care of persons suffering from contagious diseases. This was im- mediately after two children suffering from diphtheria had been refused admittance to a number of other hospitals to which they were carried in an open ambulance, and were taken in subsequently and treated at Providence Hospital. He says that in pursuance of the request of the Commissioners, Sister Beatrice, at her own expense, fitted up two rooms in an outbuilding on the grounds for the treatment of contagious diseases, thor- oughly equipped them for the purpose with steel ceilings and close floors, and that since the establishment of this ward sixty- seven cases of diphtheria, scarlet fever, measles and other diseases, some in a ma- lignant form, have been treated, and only ene death has occurred, while the average number of deaths in such diseases is twenty out of every one hundred. Dr. Ramsburg further states that when Sister Reatrice offered a portion of the hos- pital grounds as a site for the contagious hospital provided by Congress, she was earnestly requested by many of her friends to withdraw the offer, as such a ward would injure the property, but she declined to be influenced by such mercenary mo- tives. In conclusion Dr. Ramsburg states that no conditions will be imposed for admis- sion to the contagious hospital, but all patients will be treated, irrespective of race, color or religion. All the nurses and attendants will be from the Providence Hospital corps, and the District will be under no expense for these services. As to the claim that the location of a contagious hospital in that part of the city would be dangerous in a sanitary sense, Dr. Ramsburg points to the fact that there was no spread of con- tagion in a single instance from the sixty- seven cases treated in the old ward, as proof to the contrary. There will be a zone of 30 feet surrounding the proposed building, the money for the construction of which will be expended entirely under the supervision of the District Commis- sioners. 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NEW VAUDEVILLE ATTRACTIONS. HART AND IRVING, 5 ‘Transformation Artists and Mystifiers, KOPPE ‘The Sensational ‘cub Juggler. MISS CERTRUDE FERCUSON, ‘Washington's Favorite Fancy Dancer. by INDUSTRIAL HOME SCHOOL. | Annual Report of the titution Sab- itted to Commissioners. The annval report of the trustecs of the District of Columbia Industrial Home School was submitted to the Commission- ers today by Mr. J. Ormond Wilson, presi- dent of the board. The school was transferred to the Dis- trict control by act of Congress of June 11, 1896. There were 99 children in the home June 30, 1897, of whom 74 were boys. The total cared for during the year was 144. The total expenditures for the year were $12,486.12, leaving a balance on hand of $484.30, During the year the sum of §$3.- 070.46 was received from the sale of pro- ducts of the home. ‘The estimates for next year aggregate $14,000, of which sum $11,000 is fur main- tenace, $2,000 for repairs and $1,000 for a greenhouse and other improvements for in- dustrial training. The report says; in part: “This school has existed for twenty-nine years as a private and one year as a public institution, during which time it has cared for nearly 1,500 destitute and neglected children. It has demonstrated the need of stch a home in this city, to be supporzec by the public, and its transfer last year, vader the authority ot Congress, from pri- vate management to public control was ir the line of the philanthropic sentiment of the age. “It will be the aim of the trustees to gather ideas from the experience of like itstitutions elsewhere, with the view to make this a model of its kind and a credit to the national capital. “The school has already outgrown the tract of land of between fifteen and eighteen acres it now occupies, and it will not be practicable to increase it by pur- chase of an adjoining tract. The ground is now too valuable for profitable use for ag- ricultural purposes, and this value is rap- idly increasing. “At no distant day a larger tract of land, 100 acres at least, situated at some d@stance from the bus ess and resident Portions of the city, should be purchased for the use of the School, on which should be erected buildings constructed after the most highly approved plans for any indus- trial institution of this character, and Where all the most desirable industries cau be taught in the best manner.” The report is a voluminous document, and shows the home to be in a pros; “Osp condition. pecistrts| ——__ It matters little what it is that you wan! qyWhether a situation or a. servants “want” ad. in The Star will r Person who can fili your need. pcs BLE CURED BY HooD's “I suffered for aches and heart truth and tox thing that was recomended with At last I tried Hood's Sarsapari it has made me recon «nd fit. wnd and well. 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PARISIAN ART STUDIES, Introducing the THE GLASS || The Am Tnvextion, WEEK MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR, Aug. 31, Sept. 1,2 & 3. © 120 ENTRIES IN FIFTEEN RACES. Fast ones coming from all parts, GRAND POULTRY SHOW. Over 1,500 entries, FINE EXHIBITS OF STOCK. 200 pens and stalls filled, Ride to Reckville Fair on B. AND 0. SPECIAL on WEDNESDAY, THURS- DAY and FRIDAY, Leaves station 12:15 p.m. each aay. $1 for Round Trip, including admission to grounds, Regular trains, 8:00, 9:00 a.m., 12 ‘50 p.m, auzs-5t EXCURSION S, ETC. is CaTcm crowns, ‘RIVER | VIEW a WEEK OF THE THD Soe SEASON. Steamer Saml. J. Pentz daily at 10 a.m. 2 ‘ ‘ iy .» 2 and 6:45 pm.; Sandays at 11 a.m., 2:45 and 6.13 pm. _ ast of the PERSONALLY CONDUCTED EXCURSIONS WEDNANOAY, SEPTEMRER 1, SATURDAY, SEPTEMEER 4. Dancing day and evening. Concert by Chris F Arth, Jr."s, Orchestra. TICKETS, 25c. CHILDREN, 150, LAST FAMILY DAY, SATURDAY Tickets, 10c. to all on the 10 a.m. and 2 trips. Steamer will leave River View Saturday at 12 aud 10: pm. Wednestay ant Shoot e Chute. |ALL, fly at N Mond: And a nt » landings Macalester, 19 a.m. : day ama Sat- urdy. River Qoeen m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Ryeetacareny INDIAN HEAD. ealester at 6:30 p.m. Tuureday aturday., every Fr ay 1 "MOUNT VERNON, — Steamer Macalester, At 10 am. and 2.30 p. city at 2 FARE, Admi: ELEGANT Cx % Tickets, with Mount Vern sion coupon. for sale at wharf and at hotel: auzs-1hd Colonial Beach. The Only Salt Water Bathing Beach Within Ba: Access to Washington City. - With pure, bracing sea air and good surf, | SATURDAY | Meur AT 6-30 P.M, FARE, 25c. Round rip. | DAILY, AT 9 AM. | On the Palace Steamer JANE MUSELEY. The only excursion s*eamer running directly “ Without ® ¥ pier, foot of Loent oft ARLINGTON, FC FALLS CH. Fort Myer Band [Music Every Evening. Cars from Aqueduct Bridge. ORT MYER, UICK AND FREQUENT SERVICE. Mount Vernon, Arlington and Alexandria. Station, Pennsylvania ave-ne and 18% street. For schedule see R. 1. column, this paper. SCTRIC TRAIN — POPULAR SALT WATER TRIPS. Colonial Beach. THE PICTURESQUE LOWER POTOMAC AND CHESAPEAKE BAY. Str. T. V. Arrowsmith SAILS EVERY MONDAY AND ¥ SAT : TOUCHING AT ALL THE POPULAR WATERING PLACES AND SUMMER KESORTS, Colonial Beach Excursions SATURDAYS, 6:09 PLM. Excursion Ticket, returning ‘ay, ronmd trip, Bc, HOME SUNDAY. 10:00 P ACCOMMODATIONS FIRST-CLASS. u2-28tt © W. RIDLEY, General Manager. “Ericsson LineExcursions' BY WATER FROM BALTIMORE. hia «daylight arty. Mondays, days and Fridays, at 7:30 a.m.. Te Atlartic City (from Phi ‘To Atlantic City and return ¢ To Atlentic City and retarn ( To Asbury Park, Ocean G. Park, Ocean Grove, and Cottage Newport and to from wharf, p.m Write for de- and the great fish- s for sale OFFICE, ONLY. stenmers, Meal Oe. State roc extra, For op ‘SHRIVER, Azent, 4 Licht st.. Baltimore, Md. Queen of Summer Trips. Boston by Sea. Providence by Sea. AND MIN to Boste SUNDAY. TRANS. CO. ery TUES. at ¥ and 4 p.m, ALTIMORE to Providence MUN- DAY and FRIDAY at 4 p.m. ‘adress, a Bs =a, a Penna, ave., W: . C. LL, New York Steg |. ©. WHITNEY, Traflie Manager. Net & Steamboat Co. vel vIn the year for Fortress Seis ee ve and all point by the ‘superb por = wport News folk — ton” on the following sched ‘Southvoun Ly. Washiagton,7 200 p.m. Ls andrei Mouroe: Ar. Norfolk Ar. Portsmouth $00 3 to Ch: le mizht’s rest. corte and esurious rooms Otted throughout with electric lights, Dining room service ts a ig carte, and ie supplied from the, beat thu the markets of Washington ard Norfolk affort, Tickets onsale at U.S. Express office, 817 Pennsylvania avenue; 513, G19, 1421 Dennsyl- sania avenue; B. and ©. ticket office, comer ith street snd New York avenue, ‘and op hoard steamers, where time table, map, ete, be hed. can Mother information desired will be ture ished on application to, the undersigned at WATT ny's wi , foot of st. ecm” Paine Ne se Js18-40d_ JNO. CA’ General” Manager, CUBAN HOSPITAL FUND. GRAND EXCURSION Marshall Mall, Tuesday, August 31, At 10 .m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Baer tne foie susplees of the, t tans; of the League abd ibe Womstcs National Culm Legos, ‘Dr. Foster R. Winn ef the Cuban army wjli tell the story of Evangeline Cisneros. Tickets, 25 cents, at all prominent stores, of the leagues and at the boat. au26-5t COLUMBIA AQADEMY, ~~ National Cuban igh Cycling tavgat on a 12,000-ft. floor, Competent ivsiructors. Charges sinall 8i7 ond S19 14th st. 3.8 Music and Dancing! . AT TBE LARGE, COOL GROVE aT Congress Heights EVERY EVENING, FROM 6 UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK. New line is from the Na‘ gat Seaaote tine. now ruaning a ee ere ee ae ee eee be | Washington. LADIES’ DAY. GAME CALLED 4. PM. offices: Pav ave.; 707. 18th st. BY SEA FROM —— WASHINGTON NEW YORK. A Seige ot the latent model: with palvaege of a pleasant stop-over at famous OLD ‘POINT COMFORT. In connection with the superb steamers of the NORFOLK & WASHINGTON STEAMBOAT COMPANY, 4: all-water service between Washington and At york ts ‘operated in connection with the OLD DOMINION LINE. Leave “Washington daily, 7 p.m.; Jeave Alerane dria @aily, 7:20 p.m. Arrive Fort Monroe daily, ‘Ty Passenzers are "rickets for sale In Washington at the ~s fctlowing eB: Norfolk and. Washington. D. C., Sten: No, S17 Pa. ave.; 513.0619, KIT end 1423 | 15th fcorner N.Y. a H ‘asbington, D. "750. N-CAULAHAN, 5 ee ‘e\vashingion, D-