Evening Star Newspaper, September 4, 1897, Page 12

—_ THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1897-24 PAGES., LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—Robert Downing in “The Gladiator.” Grand Opera House.—Grau's Celebrities. Kernan's Lyceum Theater.—City Club Burlesque Company. Glen Echo.—Concert by Haley's Washing- Concert Band. Congress Heights.—Music and dancing. For amusements see page 6: ntz for River View at 11 a.m., 6:15 pam. Randall for vad jower river landings at « Washington for Norfolk ‘oe at 7 p.m. © the B. and O. station for Bay ato m. and 4 amer Potomac for Bi andings at 4 p. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania ue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to Colonial m. and Ste and river —_- c Wines and Liquors, free from fusel, ng medicinally through their eth: ce. of Chr. Nander’s whole- - for years been considered ns just what they wish the pa- Few whiskies can outvi Reserve, $4 gal, and 13 original Sherries. ola Nander’ Special (Rye). fixtures and all I prices was ranges at re- hedd & Bro.’s, 432 9th. The wate department has been request- ed to renair fire plugs at and Maryland and 6th and E streets southwest h and P streets northwest. GENTS’ SUITS CLEANED. A. F. BORNOT, 1108 G st. ar burner, double heat, only near 12th and G. > Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef and Stove. Mnuddima Delmonico Steak. TOHN R. KELLY, 9th st. wing Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. AND RAN . before ‘all rush sets in . 482 9th. FOR YOUR Use “Kenny's Cheon,” America. Pure Ame 50c. Tea in ican-refined Sugars at cost. C. D. Kenny, seven city stores. The a broken water pipe in the side- > © street northwest, mplaint was made to the each. Shedd & Br>., 432 9th, DU > erry ngten 6 ED_ RATE: AND R a.m. ity 10: Short- route to the shore. Tickets en all regular trains Sun- lay TUR z AND RETURN, $1.00, All < lemerrow AND RE including Speci train RETURN, AND morrow. s Ice Cream. G st. nw. Barren, who lives at No. 61 neast. wa t northweet = that he had to be BLANKETS YT, 1108 G st. Shedd & Bro. TRICT. STAR BY MAIL. Persons leaving the city for any Period ean have The Star mailed to them to any address in the United es or Canada, by ordering it at CITY AND DIs THE this office, in person or by letter. rms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents for two wecks. or 5) cents per month. Invariably in advance. Sub- scribers changing their address from one e to another should give the last address as well as the new one. ranging ure With to ¢. G. street, and with the se Prograni » Band will play the following concert at the President's beginning at 4:55 fternoo Rite -Hallam pie ce Liteltt (duet, flute and horn), by re- 2 é Tittl fold and new fav Fanciulli nd,” Hume ght in Switze! 3 “The Dying Poet. - -Gottschalk te 2 Fanciulli “Hail Columbia’’....Fyles — Bay Ridge nd including Sep- for the round tri see this paper.— ain ope 2. Rate trains, Atlantic City. © run- v exeur- next.—Advt. uday and Sunday fef Parris shows were s estimated th Us via UW. and 0. aches and parlor cars S10 a.m., September 9. ten da good for returning at Watkins Glen, and Butfalo.—Aadvt. i a Ml Be Surprised stylish we can make tering or recovering us. Small prices. S style pire Mass. avenue. Yo and work f ved in ma ie Wks chie a a0 emer —o » Establish Will adman and Jessie E er the will of the ex- late Eliza- has filed a bill in equity Fergu to B. n and others, establish as sald ted September ted August 22, 18! codicil, respectively. At= J. Darlington represents the com- p.m., September 4, and good returning on all y, 6th, inclusive. Meney te estate. F: REAL ESTATE GOSSIP An Inoreasing Confidence Felt in the Immediate Future. TONE OF PREVAILING SENTIMENT Some Fine Houses Rented to Well- Known People. BUILDING OPERATIONS ee The real estate agents, with scarcely an exception, are taking a very hopeful view of the future, and expressing additional confidence in the certain return of the ac- tivity that means good times. The very men who were irduiging in woeful proph- ecies six weeks ago, and who declined to admit even the bare possibility of an early improvement in the conditions, have changed their opinions, and, while they are not enthusiastic, because their records. on the opposite side of the situation are so recent, do not deny that there is every in- dication of substantial improvement in every direction. The observant and far- seeing men among the realty agents, who have made a study of the things that affect the market, perceive in the steady rise in the price of gilt-edged railroad and other securities a sure sign of the investment of a great deal of money in real estate. The reason for this belief lies in the fact that when stock of the character mentioned gets to such a high figure that investment in it will not return more than 2 or 24 per cent, people with meney turn to real estate already improved, or make improvements in order to secure a larger interest. This seems to be a very logical argument. While there were not many sales of im- portance during the week, several negotia- tions involving quite a considerable amount of properry were advanced substantially toward termination. One transaction, how- . of much interest was concluded, by h Mr. J. J. Lampton sold to Dr. Klip- stein of Alexandria three lots, fronting al- ther 58 feet on 22d street northwest be- tween H and I streets. Two of the lois are improved by brick houses Nos. 814 and d street. The lots are 137 feet seep, and it is understeod the purchaser intends building a modern apartment house on the property. The price paid was $13,500, which can be regarced as moderate. Houxex Being Rented. Ail agents who carry rental property re- port an increased briskness in this line, and one well-known agent, Mr. Charles W. Simpson, said Thursday that not more wun 20 of the 700 houses on his list re- ed disengaged. People break up housekeeping in the early summer, store their furniture and go away from the Then in the autumn,” hey return and seek tle larger or a little better than those they , while the latter are taken by who are just taking up housekeep- so that by this rule of progression 1 descriptions are kept pretty lily tenanted. I find considerably more usual fall inquiry for good residences well arranged and moderniy re also many inquiries both from renters and prospective purchasers for the dwelimgs now being completed ut the city, and this is particu- » in the suburban sections imme- diately contiguous to the city. Minister Meru’s New Home. Mr. J. J. Lampton has recently rented some very hardsome residences to well- known people. To the Argentine minister, Mr. Meru, he has leased from October 1, fer a term of years, the imposing white stone marsion No. 2107 S street. It has a frontage of 50 feet and contains eighteen and three baths. The double par- re commanding apartments, and the rge reception hall and dining room are ranged on the same generous scale. The itchen is on the same ficor with the cining reem. The house is well arranged for entertaining on a large scale, which, it is understoed, is the intention of Min- ister Meru. ‘The latter has also rented, through Mr. Lampton, the white stone front house at 11 S street, fer the use of the secretaries 1 attaches of the legation. To Engineer Commissioner Black Mr. Lampton has rented and the Commissioner is now occupying residence No. 2115 S street. It is similar to the house men- tion above. It has a front of white . with attractive bay window, and is four stories and attic in height. It con- tains fourteen rooms, three baths and all latest modern improvements, and is a fine house in every respect. All three of the above houses belong to Dr. James S. Melihenny. r. Lampton has also rented No. 1502 Vermort avenue to Representative Michael Grisfin of Wisconsin for a term of two years. The house is a large and com- mocious double one of brick and stone, containing fourteen rooms, three baths ard all modern conveniences. It is anoth- er heuse admirably adapted for enter- taining. It is now being prepared for the occupancy of Mr. Griffin and his family, who will take possession September 15. Houses to Be Built. There was not much activity at the building inspector's office this week, but quite a number of permits were issued. J. D. Sullivan will build a stone dwelling 20 by 120 feet in dimensions at No. 2610 P street northwest. It will have a buff brick front, and will be two stories over a cel- jar. Snerman & Sonneman are the archi- tects. The estimated cost is $2,600. Work is in progress by Builder J. Southran on a_ three-story and _ cella dwelling for C. H. Armes, at No. 2933 15th street, in Leighton's subdivision. It will have a bay window reaching to the third story, and the front will be of selected red brick bounded every fifth course with headers. The building will be 21 by 35 feet 6 inchas in dimensions, and will cost $3,500. frame houses will be built for Ros Moxley at 1712, 1714 and 1716 B street southeast, at a cost of $1,500. Two will have 16-foot fronts and one a 20-foot, the latter to be used for a store. Architect B. F. Judson has made the plars and George Acorn is building for Walter I. Rich a three-story and cellar red press-brick front dwelling, 18 by 36 feet in dimensions, at No. 1209 Massachusetts avenue southeast. The front will have a square bay window 26 feet in height. The siimated cost is $4,000. William Tanner has secured a permit to build a two-story press-brick front dwell- ing at No. 528 44y street southwest, to cost $1,500, Three Fine Dwellings. Lester A. Barr is about to erect, at Nos. 1359, 1361 and 1363 Gale street, Columbia Heights, from plans by B. Stanley Sim- mons, three dwellings, three stories and cellar in height, and 16 feet 8 inches by 34 feet in dimensions. The fronts will be of press brick, and the middle house will have a circular bay window and the other two square bays. The houses will set back from the building line. ‘he nalf-mansard roofs will be tiled. The interiors will be finished in hard woods, with tiled baths, and ail the modern conveniences wiil be in- troduced, including electrical appliances and steam heai. The cost will be $13,500. Plans have been completed by Architect N. 'T. Halter tor eight dwelings to be | erected at the corner of 36th and O streets, | West Washington. They will be 18 by 15 | feet in dimensions; two stories and base- ment in height, with press brick and Hum- melstown brownstone fronts, with bay win- dows. Lairobes will do the heating; vesti- bules and baths will be tiled, electric fix- tures introduced and oak and pine used for interior trimming. J. M. Henderson contemplates erecting, from pians prepared by W. L. Conley, sev- en dwellings, three-story and basement, 18 by 54 feet in dimensions, at the corner of Eslin and Lydecker avenues, Columbia Heights. The fronts will be of mottled cums y hv am Saturday and Sunday, 5, valid for return until nber 6—Labor day—good on brick and Manassas red sandstone, and there will be square, circular and octagon bay windows. The porches will be of stoi id the mansard roofs will be of red slat. Cabinet mantels, tiled vestibules and baths, electric fixtures and furnace heat will be [mares and oak and pine used for the interior woodwork. Dr. J. J. Slattery will build a three- story and cellar residence, 21 by 70 feet, at No. 1427 9th street northwest, from plans by B. Stanley Simmons. The press brick and Hummelstown brown stone front will have a stone porch and an octagon bay window terminating in a tower. The root will be tiled. Steam heat will be intro- duced, with electric fixtures and all the modern conveniences. The interior will be finished in oak und pine. There will be cabinet mantels and the vestibules and baths will be tiled. T. J. Giles has planned and will build for John W. Collins, on Grant road near Wisconsin avenue, in the county, a two- story dwelling, 46 by 40 feet in dimen- sions, with rustic siding front, at a cost of $1,200. James F. Hanrahan has taken out a permit for the erection of a two-story press-brick dwelling, with a full bay-win- dow, at No. 1643 Benning road. The house will ba 16 by 32 feet in dimensions, Architect C. C. Harkness has prepared the plare and work kas been commenced by Builders Galloway & Son on a two- story and attic dwelling house, No. 811 Q street northwest, for Mrs. Amelia C. Maut- ner. It will be 18 by 50 feet in dimensions and the front of press brick and Hummels- town stone will have a full bay window. The interior will be tastefutly finished, and is arranged for comfort and convenience. The cost will be $4,000. nr MR. ARRINGTON HELD The Grand Jury Will Investigate the Charge of Embezzlement. Mr. Lipscomb Declares the Proxecu- tion to Be Persecution and Hints at Developments. T. M. Arrington, ex-inspector-in-charge of the Post Office Department, charged with the embezzlement of the sum of $1,500, who was given a preliminary hearing before United tates Commissioner Samuel C. Mills, was bound over by the latter yester- day afternoon for the action of the grand jury and released on a bond of $1,500, Mr. E. T. Davis qualifying as bondsman. After The Star’s report of the proceed- ings closed yesterday Post Office Inspec- tor Gregory continued his testimony. The letters produced by the witness, against the introduction ef which Mr. Lipscomb, the attorney for the accused, had made strenu- ous objection, were admitted. In addition to those described in The Star yesterday others were read; one from the fourth as- sistant postmaster general, stating that the Halifax case was closed on the books with $91 charged to bad debts, but making no mention of the $40 which Mr. Gregory alleged that he sent to Mr. Arrington, and another from Arrington to Gregory, in which the writer said he * as in trouble about not having made deposits when he should; that Inspector Hamlet had a cer- tain case under consideration, but did_not have the records made by Gregory. Con- tinuing, the letter asked Gregory to notify Arrington if Hamlet referred the matter Lack to him, so that he (Arrington) might return the records and money. Arrington concluded that by doing this Gregory would “save” him. Mr. Lipscomb stated that the word was “serve” instead of “save,” but Mr. Taggart did not agree with him. The Cash Book Produced. This concluded Mr. Gregory's testimony and Mr. Harry Chapman was recalled to produce the cash book of the inspector's office, to which he had referred in his tes- timony earlier in the day. ‘The book showed that it was a record of all moneys received in the office that had been deposited to the account of the government, but it contained no record of $600 admitted to have been paid to In- spector Hamlet by Mr. Arrington after the latter had been removed, nor of any of the other sums paid over by Mr. Ar- rington, or of money received by Inspector Smith July 19. Being questioned about this, Mr. Chapman said the money had not been deposited, but was tn the office safe. Mr. Lipscomb claimed that this was as much embezzling as that which his client was charged with. “The law,” he said, “plainly directs you to deposit money re- ceived, just as it directed Mr. Arrington to do so, and no less. Of course, your vio- lation is a technical one, and so was Mr. Arrington’s.”” Mr. Chapman said the money was held to be used as evidence, and Mr. Lipscomb remarked that it would be equally as good evidence of embezzlement by Inspectors Hamlet and Smith. Close of the Hearing. The testimony closed at this point and argument was commenced by Mr. Taggart, who claimed that in holding out money received by him fo~ such a length of time constituted embezzlement. Mr. Lipscomb declared that to prove embezzlement it was necessary to show that the accused wil- fully and feloniously converted the money to his own use and retained possession of it, whereas it had been shown that Mr. Ar- rington had turned over to the govern- ment every cent of its money that ever came into his possession. Mr. Lipscomb then grew emphatic and declared there was mething behind what he termed the “persecution” of his client, and said it would come out at the proper time. He wanted to know why a postmaster in West Virginia, who took over $2,000 which nad to be made good by his bondsmen, was allowed to go free, while Mr. Arrington was followed up and arrested because he did not turn in his collections on the day he received them. Mr. Lipscomb agreed to have the case go to a higher court if Com- misstoner Mills would reduce the bond, and this having been done the action indicated in the opening lines above was taken. eS Economical Buyers of Cont will find correct prices at the office: Maury Dove, cor. 2ist and I, 1206 H, 1 t. n.w. and 13th and D sts. s.w.—Advt. = Excursion to Luray Caverns Via B. and O. R. R., 8:30 a.m, September 9. $3.50 for the round trip, including ad- mission to the caverns.—Advt. aaa eee Finest floral decorations, Gude, 1224 F.— Advertisement. eee Se SS VIRGINIA FRITTER’S CASE. of J. M Morton Says She Was Well Treated at Her Houxe. To the Editor of The Evening Star: An article which appeared in your val- uable paper a few days ago in reference to the disappearance of Virginia Fritter from my house and her being found some days later at the home of Mr. Lanham, an attache of the parking commission, has re- sulted in doing me (though I am quite sure unintentionally on the part of The Star) great injustice, and I respectfully ask you to publish this letter from me. I have waited to see if Mr. Lanham would correct some of the statements pub- lished concerning Virginia Fritter, as he said recently they were very much exag- gerated. As he has not done so, I will, in justice to myself and family, wait no lon- ger. I think it strange that Mr. Lanham should take this girl from the city eleven miles out in the country and keep her one whole week until search was made for her without letting her anxious father or any one who knew her know of her where- atouts. Even a postal to me would have settled the matter and saved a great deal of trouble. The papers spoke of her as a little child, when she is really almost a grown woman. Some time ago I took care of an afflicted daughter of Mr. Fritter for several months, and gave her every care I could have given one of my own children. She was taken sick here without money or friends, and it was at the earnest pleading of this poor, afflicted girl that I consented to take. Vir- ginia. { took her as a servant and not as a companion. She was never up before 6 o'clock, and retired just when she felt like it at night. She had so little to do that some of my neighbors commented on her sitting on the front steps so much. She had not been here three weeks, and I had bought four dresses for her, two of which were finished and sent home the day after she left. I would have been only too glad to send Virginia home if she had intimated that she was not satisfied. Thare was nev- er an unkind word spoken to her, as I can prove by reliable parties. I have now a letter from Mr. Fritter, stating that he is satisfied that she was well treated, as we had been kind in the past to himself and child. Mrs. V. W. MORTON, 1008 Massachusetts avenue northeast, THE NATIONAL GUARD Regret Felt ThatiBrigade Has No Team at SeatGirt. ————— LOCAL INTEREST ‘CENTERED THERE Cheering News Receiyed of General Ordway’s Physieal Health. NOTES FROM THE FIELD The interest of the Washington guards- men has this week been centered at Sea Girt, where the crack teams were compet- ing for honors. The daily reports, publish- ed in The Star, of the scores made have been eagerly read, and but little else in the military line has received consideration. Much regret is expressed that the Dis- trict was not represented by a brigade team. It is believed that a winner might have been selected and fresh laurels won, but since it is otherwise, the guardsmen are passively accepting the situation, each expressing the hope that something will be gained in the several minor events in which they are represented. There has been but little activity dis- played this week at the brigade headquar- ters. Gen. Ordway is now in Germany, whero he went on account of his health. He has been examined by the doctors there, and they have pronounced his disease curable. This news will be very pleasing to his large number of friends, and especially to the guardsmen, as the general is greatly beloved by officers and men alike. The other officials are not yet ready, ap- parently, to fall into line for the fall and winter campaign. Some of the battalions are getting ready for the drill season, the fifth having already taken the initiative. Company A, 2d Battalion (Morton Ca- dets), will hold its next monthly meeting the 13th instant, instead of the 6th, which is a holiday. Captain Edwards intends to begin his weekly drills the 13th. Receiving the New Caps. The guard is being furnished with the new caps as fast as the old ones can be exchanged. Some of the captains are slow in making the exchange and consequently are hindering the work of the quartermas- ter’s department. The new style caps are much more serviceable than the old, and although not liked at first as much, they prove much more satisfactory in the end. With the caps are furnished the new cross guns, like those in use in the regular army. These guns are made of a heavier ma- terial, and are soldered together with the letters and numbers of the company and battalion, respectively. The whole is then gold-plated and looks very _prett Membership cards of the National Guard Athletic Association are now in the hands of Secretary Guista, and all who wish to have the privileges of: the gymnasium should apply for them at:once, as the es are expected to be started Friday, 17th instant. Private King of Company A, 5th RBat- talion, has applled for transfer to the Light Battery A. W. A. Duvall, prinefpal. musician of the District of Columbia National Guard, has just-returned from a,two weeks’ stay in Pennsylvania, where he has been visiting relatives. Road March: Prebable. Major Simonson of the 5th Battalion con- templates taking his men on a road march Labor day. He has not decided as yet whether they will go or where they will 0, aS not enough of the men have signi- fied their willingness to attend, but it is expected that the men of the “Fighting 5th” will show up in their usual number. Those men who acted as scorers during the recent brigade practice at the range are anxiously awaiting thelr pay. There will soon be an auction of a lot of condemned clothes at the National Guard Armory. Clothes of all descriptions ai now being marked preparatory to their be- ing sold. Capiain Guy E. Jenkins and Second Lieu- tenant W. W. E. Sorrells, both of the 5th Battalion, have resigned from the guard during the last week. Old Popular Custom. The Atlantic City Daily Review, speak- irg recently of the progress of Atlantic City in the matter of building and referring to the days when the citizens of that popular resort entertained visiting military organi- zations, popular subscriptions producing the means for making the soldier boys feel at home,says: “Things have changed might- ily since then, and the march of progr: has wiped out the old camp grounds. Where the teats of the military were pitched in those Gays the contractor has reared fine residences or hostelries, and the ring of the door bell answers as a substitute for the bugle call that blared out over the same grounds years ago. “The city-by-the-sea has grown from its open lots to a seashore metropolis. Where Col. John E. Mehrer, the veteran chief marshal of other days, led the escorting legions and the visiting hosts, there is not sufficient room for a guard house tent to be pitched, and on the same identical ground where Col. Brown, and afterward Col. Gaither, led the 5th Regiment of Mary- land; where the famous Washington Light Infantry, under the command of Col. Wm. G. Moore, the soldier and disciplinarian, tented, drilled and won our friendship, there ‘is hardly room for one of Capt. Nailor's lawn banquets. A Representative Group. “There is just at present a representative group of Washingtonians here who in the old days camped in these same place: marched with the Norris Guards and Com- pany F as escorts—yes, even in the days of the Seacoast Artillery—to these same old spots, and their wonderment has hardly ceased yet, after an inspection of the ground where ‘reveille’ was a bore and ‘taps’ equally as unwelcome. The party consists of Capt. Jesse Grant, Capt. C. M. Shreve, Lieut. E. W. Zea, Sergt. S. M. Shreve, Sheridan Lee and R. 8. Sutton. “If the old-time flagstaff was once again erected Proprietor Reilly of the Hotel St. Charles would probably object, as it would go almost through the center of the hos- telry’s handsome office. Memories Revived. “The boys didn’t try to restore things to the old-time shape, but looked and pon- dered over the change,.then visited Col. Mehrer and came back again to the Pem- broke, where they will remain for two weeks. “Only a little flyer at ancient history, of course, yet it carries.with it memories of good old days and the turns of the wheel of time. In those days Grant was a ser- geant; Captain Shreve wore three stripes in the company (B) ;which he now com- mands; Lieutenant Zea carried a rifle with his men, as did Sergeant Shreve, and Sheri- dan Lee and Harry Lee;.who will soon be here, were shoulder to shoulder in those days, when on the old States or the Brigh- ton lawn dress parade! the sunset gun and the soldiers’ evening .daace were familiar sights and sounds. “Instead of “taps” lest-might, the guards- men theard a band play ‘Auld Lang Syne,’ and then—they thought.” | : eerrrrrererer errr rrrrrr Keep Bright BRAINS CLEAN «0 BY Postum Cereal Food Coffee. | James BOTH DISCHARGED. Alleged Assailonts of John W. Brooks Get On. The trial of Michael Cudmore and Daniel Lynch, who are charged with having as- saulted John W. Brooks and - James O'Grady, the night of August 7 last, near Langdon, was had before Judge Kimball and a jury yesterday afternoon. Messrs. C. Maurice Smith and Albert Sillers ap- peared as counsel for the prisoners. Mr. John W. Brooks, who was the first witness, testified that he was driving with his wife and son and Miss Brinkman on the Bladensburg road near Langdon, about 9:30 o'clock on the night in ques- tion, when he was suddenly attacked by Cudmore and Lynch. The latter, he said, attempted to grab the horse's bridle, and Cudmore tried to seize the bar of the car- riage. He whipped up his horse and man- aged to get away from the accused. Cud- more and Lynch followed rapidly after the carriage and called out to Mr. Brooks to stop, but he did not do so, and finally escaped. On cross-examination Mr. Brooks said that he had no doubt of the identity of the accused being his assailants, as the moon on the night in question was shining bright- ly and the street lamps were lighted. There were, he said, six other men near the place where Cudmore and Lynch attempted to assault him, and who seemed to be friends of the accused, butethey took no part in any unlawful proceedings. Mrs. Brooks, wife of the preceding wit- ness, said she was in the carriage at the time of the alleged attempted assault. She corroborated what Mr. Brooks had said in reference to that event, but was unable to identify either Cudmore or Lynch as the parties who had made the assault. Counsel for the defense announced that they had no question to ask the witness. Eugene Brooks, son of John W. Brooks, also corroborated his father’s testimony, but, like his mother, was unable to identify. Cudmore and Lynch as the men who had tried to assault Mr. Brooks. Mr. James O'Grady, who, it was alse charged, had been assaulted by Cudmore and Lynch on the same evening, said that while riding on his bicycle near Langdon, shortly before 10 o'clock, he was hailed by Cudmore and ordered to stop, which he did. Cudmore, he said, demanded to be given a cigar, and when O'Grady told him he had none, asked for money. At the same ume Cudmore ordered O'Grady, the latter said, to hold up his hands, and Cud- more then searched O'Grady, but got noth- ing. After calling the latter a very offen- sive name, Cudmore said O'Grady was no good and told him to go about his business. At this point the counsel for defense asked the court to-take the case from the jury and discharge the prisoners on the ground that the government had failed to make out its case. Judge Kimball agreed to this and dis- charged both Cudmore and Lynch. ———— es Sale of the Personal Effects of the First Secretary of the Corean Le- gation. On Wednesday next Sloan & Co. will seil within their rooms, 1407 G street, a choice collection of artistic and useful articles the property of Mr. Bong Sun Pak, who is reUring from housekeeping. All the goods will be on public exhibition at the auction rooms Monday and Tu jay.—Advt. — $1.00 To Baltimore and Re- $1.00 turn via Pennsylvania Railroad. Sunday, Sept. 5, tickets will be sold to Beltimore et $1.00 for the round trip; good on all trains.—Advt. ——_ Congress Heights this afternoon and evening—Free exhibition trained horses and dogs, ating gorilla, fire dept. by birds, concert, ventriloquist and play. Take new electric cars at Navy ard bridge via Capital Traction and Ana- ecstia lines. Special attraction for chil- dren every afternoon free.—Advt. : —— ACQUIRES TITLE. Property Occupi: by Potomac Power Company Changes Hands. The property at the corner of 33d and Water streets, occupied by the plant of the Potomac Electric Power Company, has be- come the property of the company by a deed from the American Security and Trust Co., which held the title in trust for the Misses Patten. The consideration is not given in the deed, but a trust for 350,000, is given by the electric power company to secure the American Security and Trast Co., as trustee. Accompanying the deeds of transfer of the property was a deed of trust, by the terms of which the Potoma: ust Co. of New York lots 1184; lots 31, parts lots 40, 41 and 80, sq. property at the corner of 3 and some wharf property opposite), to- gether with all the machinery, franchises, rights, contracts, privileges and immun- ities of the power company. This given to secure an issu gold bonds, payable Augu bearing interest at the r: per annum, payable semi-annually. The sue was authorized at a meeting of th board of directors of the power compan and in accordance with an act of Cong under which the company was incorporated. (being the K streets, Sale of Furniture at a Private Resi- dence. All the personal effects, including several handsome folding beds, in residence No. 1233 Massachusetts avenue will be sold at auction by Sloan & Co. Monday at 10 a.m. The sale presents a good opportunity to secure furniture at your own price.—Advt. eee ALS $1.00 Baltimore and Return via B. and 0. For all trains Sunday, September 5.— Advertisement. oe A The Only Through Trains To Atlantic City are run by the Pennsyl- vania railroad Delaware bridge route. Great excursion next Saturday and Sunday, $2 round trip—Advt. eee Make No Contracts for Coal, Coke Or wood before getting our prices. Johnson Bros., 1206 F st., 1515 7th, 3d and K, 14th and D s.w., 13th and Water sts. s.w.—Advt. 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A’ faithful trial will convince any one of its superior merit. ‘The people praise it everywhere, $ 2Ho0d’s Pills cure att nver ins. 250. é GET THE BEST— THE ‘Concord Harness.’ Big reductions now being offered for cash to close out our immense stock of TRUNKS, SATCHELS, STEAMER KUGS, SD LUTZ & CO., ane PA. AVE., uext National Hotel. YOUMANS LL WINTER HATS Now Ready. Y. Davis’ Sons, SOLE AGENTS, 1201 Penna. Avenue. 8e1-25,6¢ HAWKINS STILL AT LARGE The Police Unable to Trace the Absconding Messenger. Meny So-Called Clues Peculiar ‘Recalled—His Characteristics. imcidents in His Career “Have you heard anything yet?" is the question asked Inspector Mattingly a num- ber of times each day by persons connect- ed with the office of Tax Collector Davis. The question, of course, has reference to the whereabouts of T. Varick Haw- kins, the colored messenger who is charged with having disappeared with more than $5,000 of the funds of the office. Hawkins has thus far succeeded in com- pletely burying himself, so far as his for- mer friends and companions and the po- lice are concerned. Since his sudden de- parture Tuesday night, the collector and the clerks have had reason to recall his many suspicious acts and movements about the office. Although only a messenger, Hawkins had frequently expressed a desire to do some clerical work. He apparently did not want to be looked upon as a mes- senger, especially during the days when taxpaying callers were most numerous. He dressed better than some of the clerks. and to a person not acquainted with him his actions indicated that he held one of the highest instead of the lowest posi- Uons in the office. On a number of occa- sions he had to be told not to interfere with the clerical work. Advices received at police headquarters show that the telegrams and descriptive postals sent out have aitracted the desired attention. Reports have been received from several sources that men answering the description of the fugitive have been seen in as many localities. Foultz is Forgotte: ‘The numerous selfeconstituted detectives who have been looking for Dorsey Foultz have given up that case and are now look- ing for Hawkins. This change is due to the reward offered. Several reports were received yesterday that Hawkins, or a man answering his de- scription, had been scen in this city. One person located him in a candy store mak- ing purchases, while another had secn him in a “cook shop” getting something to eat. “He got his supper there,” said the man who gave the information, “and he told the proprietor that he would return and get his breakfast this morning.” But the cfficers felt certain transient boarder was not sired T. Varick Haw: preferred to be called. A man named Nolls, who lives in North- cast Washington, gave some information to the detectives last night which he thought might be of value to them. He had seen a man whom he supposed’ was Hawkins, at Charlotte, . C., early yes- terday morning. When changing cars there he saw the suspictous-looking man going from one car to another,”"and he heard a man remark: “There goe: Washington.” Was Not the Man. that this the much-de- as the fugitive the man who is wanted in When this report reached quarters Detective Horne was sent out to make inquiries, and his investigation as- sured iim that the man at Charlotte was not Hawkins, for Mr. Nolls’ description did not tally with that of the messenger. Mr. Nolis said he thought the man whom he police head- saw had only one eye. He was wearing glasses. It is thought by the authorities that Hawkins laid his plans well, and that if he really got the money it was the result of lengthy deliberation, and was not done without forethought or simply because he saw an opportunity to get the cash. His talk during the past few weeks all tends to show that he had been thinking over the matter of eluding the police, and his in- terest in the Dorsey Foultz case only helps to strengthen this belief. Additional supposed clues are being re- ceived today, and Inspector Mattingly ex- pects to get as many of them as were re- ceived during the first few wee Dorsey Foultz was a fugitive. Norfolk and Wash. 8 frandest Trip of th By daylight to Fortress Monroe and Nor- y, Sept good to return same night or Tu: orning, arriving in Washington, See hand bills and schedule, page a see Have Your Horscs Boarded At Downey's model stables, 1622-28 L st— Advertisement. ——— The dead body of an infant was found yesterday in a lot near 19th and M streets northwest. Coruner Carr gave a certificate of death from natural causes, and the body was buried in potters’ field today. LABOR DAY PROGRAM. The Central Labor Union's Excursion to River View. Final arrangements have been completed for the excursion of the Central Union to River View on Labor day. The program is as follows: A tug of war betwoen teams chosen from the Central Labor Union and the Building Trades Council. Prize game of base ball between the Plumbers’ Union and the Steamfitters’ Association. Half-mile boat race, free for all. Half-mile boat open to all comers. Sack race. game of quoits. Competitive high leaping. Contest in broad jumping. Three-legged race. Hammer-throwing con- test. Other athletic sports. Dancing all day and evening in the pa- vilion; music furnished by Prof. Web: Orchestra. fries The person selling the largest number of tickets, over one hundred, will be a the prize of twenty dollars after the arriv- al of the last boat. Those in cl Labor race, Match contest: in are Messrs, William Si man; John H. Shaniey, Richard briel Edmonston, William Whyt D. McKay and Joseph P. McCrinks. - loor committee—W Cc. Watson, os Patterson, Jarvis B. 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In ex weeks I lost from thelr use # ibs. in weight, comi down from 355 to 315 Ibs I consider it'a legitimate treatment and cffl- vacious as you recommend it to be, and you bave my Someone. to make — use of this statement.” pesity Salt, $1 a bottle; Obesity Pills. $1.60 a bottle. ‘THESE GOODS ARE KEPT IN STOCK BY LEADING RETAIL DRUGGISTS. Written guarantee to refund the price If Dr. Eflison’s Obesity Pills or Tg eres aré taken as Ghvected without good results. Write to our NEW YORK MEDICAL DEPARTMENT or our CHICAGO MEDICAL DEPARTMENT for _a4-ice about your obesity or any other disease. Be sore to write if ruptured. Best truss ard treatuwent ever devised— tt cures. Send letters and orders to Loring & Co., General “Agente. for, the United States. To Insure prompt teply mention department, at use onl; the nearyst address, We send fre¢ “How to ca ity.”” LORING & CO., DEPT. 8, NO. 42 WEST 22D ST., NEW YORK CITY. 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