Evening Star Newspaper, July 9, 1898, Page 12

12 LOCAL’ MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Columbia Theater—Columbia Stock Com- pany in “Innocent as a Lamb 2 Glen Echo—Parry Company in “Erminie. 15th Street and Ohio Avenue—Battle of Gettysburg. Gonzaga College Grounds—Lawn party. Unton Roof Garden, 36th and M streets— Refined vaudeville. z For amusements see page 24. —_>— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for River View at 11 a.m., 2:45, 3:45 and 6:15 p.m. Steamer Charles Macalester for Marshall Hall at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach and Somerset Beach at 8:30 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monree at 6:30 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. ‘Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at a.m., 12:05, 2:05, 8, 4 and 4:15 p.m. Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling- ton and Fort Myer and Falls Church every half hour from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. ———— “PABST” IS AMERICA’S STANDARD. All over this great republic, Pabst Fa- mous Milwaukee Beer !s the acknowledged standard. “Pabst” goes into best homes everywhere. Write or ‘phone 273 for case. ST BREWING CO., 703 N. Cap. st. fecha tlie enact See ad. of Empire Carpet Cleaning Works, page 6 Stumph Bedding Co., 7th and K. Colonial GENTS" SUITS CLEANED. A. F. BORNOT, 1108 G st. FOR YOUR ICED TEA Use “Kenny's Cheon,” the best S0c. tea in America. Pure American-refined Sugars sold at cost. 8 city stores. The Chicago “JEWEL” gas range has-no equal; guaranteed satisfactory or money re- funded. $12 50, $13 and $14. 616 12th MUDDIMAN & CO. 1204 G. es WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF. Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef, Del- monico Steak, go to John R. Kelly, 9th st. wing, Center mk d Beef a specialty. Gas Ranges —largest assortment; best des; lowest prices. A. Eberly’s Sons, 718 7th st. nv LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS cleaned. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. CITY AND DISTRICT. Marine Band at White House. The program of the United States Merine Band concert at the President's grounds this fternoon, beginning at 5:50, will be as follows: March, “Gridiron,” Raker- man; overture, “Rienzi,” Wagner; waltz, “Beautiful Blue Danube,” Strauss; cornet solo, “Fantasie Brilliante,” Arban, Walter F. Smith; grand fantasie, “Hansel and Gretel,” Humperdink; Minuet, Paderewsky; excerpts from “Bal Costume,” Rubinstein, (a) Polonais et Polonais, (b) Toreador et Andalouse; characteristic, “A Hunting Been Buccallossi. — Synopsis, “Early Morning, The Meet, On the Scent, Fuil Cry, The Return Home;” patriotic hymn, “Hail Columbia,” Fyles. Conductor Wil- liam H. Santelmann will have charge. poet Cr Week-End B. and 0. Seashore Excur- stons, Beginning June 24, to Atlantic City, Cape May, Sea Isle City and Ocean City, N. J. Tickets good, going, on 10 a.m. and 12:05 noon trains, Fridays and Saturdays, valid for return until Tuesday following, at rate of $5.—Advt. a Ordered by Commissioners, The following order have been issued by the District Commissioners: That the following sewers be constructed to serve square 1201, chargeable to the current ap- pPropriation for suburban sewers: Two hun- dred and fifteen feet of 12-inch sewer, 285 feet of 10-inch sewer, 35 feet of S8-inch sew- et and 5 manholes; estimated cost, $0. That sewer be constructed, under the per- mit system, along the west side of North Capitol street, between New York avenue and © street; estimated cost, $16. That cement side kK be laid and curb reset In front of 316 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, under the permit system; esti- mated cost, $102. at 360 feet of Ginch water main be Jaid in i4th street, between Joliet and Hartford streets. That the unpaved portion of alley in equare €33 be paved with vitrified or as- Phalt block, under the assessment system; estimated cost, $850. That sewer be constructed along the north side of H street northeast between Wsth and 14th streets, in front of lots 85 and 86, under the permit system; estimated cst, 380. That vitrified brick driveway be laid, un- Ger the permit system, in front of lot 3, square 48; estimated cost, $26. Also, that Vitrified brick driveway be laid across parking in front of said lot at the entire ecst of the applicant; estimated cost, $27. That Riggs road, from Blalr road to the District line, be improved; estimated cost, $500, chargeable to appropriation for repairs to county roads, 1899. That roadway of B street between 5th and 7th streets southeast be resurfaced; estimated cost, $6,800, chargeable to appro- priation for repairs to streets, 1899, That Charles N. Church is appointed in- spector in the water department at $4.50 per day, to be employed while his services are actually necessary, to inspect the man- ufacture of cast-iron pipe. > Reports of Educational Association. The Evening Star will publish each day an interesting report of the proceedings of the National Educational Association con- vention. Copies of The Star during the period covered by the convention, from July 7 to 13, inclusive, will be mailed to any address in the United States for 10 cents. Sona Keepsakes Recovered. The Loyal Legion medal and a minia- ture, which were among the articles stolen from the house of General Wilson last week, have been returned. They were found on the parking in front of the house by the milkman Tuesday morning. It is supposed they were left there because they could not be disposed of without danger. It is thought by the po the robbery Was committed by locai crooks. ee $5.00 Excursions to the Seashore §5.00 via Pennsylvania Raliroad. For Atlantic » Cape May, Ocean City and Sea Isle City. ‘Tickets on sale for 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. trains Fridays and Saturdays until September 10, 1898, good to return until the following Tuesdays, at rate of $5, including transfer of passenger in Philadelphia. —Advt. ——— Violates the Postal Laws. Charles P. Barrett, who was arrested some time ago on a bench warrant, was be- fore Justice Bingham yesterday, in Crim!- nal Court No. 2, and was ordered to be re- moved to the United States district court of South Carolina, where he is under sen- tence of imprisonment for a violation of the postal laws. Barrett appealed from the decision of the South Carolina court, taking his case to the Supreme Court of the United States, which affirmed the lower tribunal. Since that time Barrett has been endeavoring to se- eure @ pardon from President McKinley. The prisoner was taken away last night in the custody of Deputies Cornelius Liv. ingston and J. 8. B. Hartsock. ——__-—__ 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: 18 cents per week; 25 cents for two weeks, or 50 its per month. Invertably in ad Sub- scribers changing their address from one Post-office to another should give the last address as well as the Rew one CHESAPEAKE BEACH ROAD, Construetion Train Expected to Soon Reach Marlboro’. Work on the Chesapeake Beach rafiroad is rapidly progressing and it is expected that within a few days the construction train of the Washington and Chesapeake railroad will reach Marlboro’. Twelve miles of this rewly constructed road will have been completed. This road will take its passengers at Deanwood, near Benning, where it Intersects with the Baltimore and Chio, and has for its terminus a summer resort on Chesapeake Bay Much difficulty has been encountered In the present work, owing to the deep cuts and fills and the trestle work near Seat Pleasant, which has a span 1,200 feet long and 30 feet deep. Near Marlboro’ a force of 250 men are at work and 225 more are laying track. Next week the work will continue with an ad- ditional force of 300 to work at night. The Chesapeake after leaving Marlboro’ crosses the Pope's creek line of the Bal- timore and Potomac railroad near Chew's station on an overheed bridge, the material for which is now on the grounds, and then winds its way over to the Pa- tuxent river near Mount Calvert. The work here will take some time, as 130,00 yards of earth must be.removed to make the grade. Here the river is crossed by an iron bridge 600 feet Jong and, it is said, it will have the second longest draw of any bridge in the United States. Then Calvert county Is reached and most of the grading is completed to the beach. The terminus will consist of a large hotel and a town with streets laid out eighty feet wide. In connection with the bridge across the Patuxent river, the publication first made in book form of the acts of the legis- lature of Maryland passed at the last ses- sion has resulted in a surprising discovery Tegarjing the charter of this road. «A company to build the Chesapeake Beach road was chartered in 1894, under the name of the Washington and Chesa- peake Beach Railway Company. This company after doing considerable work, tailed. and its assets were sold by a recei er. They were purchased by Mr. Otto Mears of Denver, Col., who got up another company called the Chesapeake Beach Railway Company. It was in effect a reorganization of the old company. The hew company applied to the legislature at the last session for the passage of a Dill conferring upon it all the rights and fran- chises of the old company. This bill pass- ed the house., In the senate, Mr. Randall of Annapolis, fearing that a bridge over the Patuxent, below Bristol, would ob- struct navigation, got an amendment add- ed to the bill providing that the bridge must be above Bristol or about half a mile above the place where the company pro- posed to build it. This amendment was rejected by the house. The bill went to a conference and their report was sudverse to Senator Randall's amendment, the president of the company agreeing to con- struct a sufficient drawbridge to keep nav gation open. Both houses, it was under- stood. adopted the conference report and the compiny proceeded to build the bridge kelow Bristol at a large expense, the structure now being rearly completed. But there was a surprise in store for the company. The law as published in the new volume of the acis of the sessicn of 1896, chapter 231, appears as containing the ameadment offered by Mr. Randall. Jt provides that the rights asked for shall be conferred upon the company “on the express condition and stipulaticn that the said company shall not construct any bridge over the Patuxent below the present steamboat landing at the village of Bris- tol, Leon post office, in Anne Arundel county, but shall construct its bridge across said river above, or higher up said river than said steamboat landing.” ees BURGLAR DRAWS A PISTOL. Intruder in Home of Joseph Carpenter Makes Threats. Mr. Joseph B. Carpenter, living at No. 2212 14th street, had an exciting encounter with a burglar about 2:30 o'clock this morning. The intruder drew a weapon and threatened to use it, but was prevent- ed from doing so by the quick action of Mr. (‘arpenter. Then the burglar was forced to jump from the second story win- dow to the roof to effect his escape. Mr. Carpenter was awakened by a noise in the room adjoining the one in which he was sleeping. He went in the room and confronted the intruder, who was there for the purpose of robbing him. The burglar had made an effort to conceal him- self behind a trunk, but Mr. Carpenter got sight of him and ordered him to get on the move. “If you say a word I'll kill you,” said the burglar, pointing a pistol at the legal occupant of the house. Mr. Carpenter was unarmed, and, fear- ing an assault, he sprang forward and dealt the robber a blow on his arm. The pistol fell to the floor, and in an instant the burglar was on his feet making an ef- fort to get out the window through which he had entered. in the meanwhile Mr. Carpenter had gone to the back room and made an outcry. The police responded, and an investigation of the premises was made, but nothing had been taken. Detectives Helan and Mc- Namee made an investigation, but. Mr. Carpenter could give them no descri of the burglar. se —_.___ Baffalo, N. Y., and Return via B. and O., $11.20. Tickets sold July 12, 13, 14 and 15, valid for return until 19th, but may be extended to September 1—Aavt. ———ee Fined for Throwing Stones. A young man named Edward Barry was having a gcod time throwing stones at a lamp post on 5th street last night, when Policeman Scultze found him. Barry was under the influence of Iquor and had his peckets filled with stones, “When I arrested him,” the policeman told Judge Kimball this morning, “he was very profan®, and he continued his cursing all the way to the patrol box.” “Wlat were you doing with stones in your pocket?" the court asked. “I have to pass a lot on my way home,” answered Barry, “and dogs irequently get after me. I had passed the lot when the policeman found me and was throwing the Stones away.” “Was it necessary for you to curse be- he dogs had not troubled you?” “I don’t remember that I cursed.” “How many drinks had you taken?” “Four or five glasses of beer.” “How many whiskies? sf I don’t drink whisky.” The court imposed a penalty of $10 or thirty days on the farm. ———— Baltimore and Return via B. and 0. July 9 to 16. Tickets valid for date of sale only. § Advi. —e Charge of Burglary. Policeman Carroll of the eighth precinct arrested a one-armed colored man this Torning, who is known as Joz Brown, alias Nelligan. He was wanted by Detectives Gallaher and Lacy on a charge of burglary. It is alleged that he entered the eating saloon of Keith Sutherland, corner of 12th and K streets, Wednesday morning and stole a revolver and a small amount of money. The prisoner admitted to the offi- cers that he had committed the robbery. Two colored men who saw him coming frem the place endeavored to stop him. He then drew the revolver and threatened to use it on them, but they disarmed him. Since the robbery was committed prisoner has been sleeping at Soldiers’ Heme. This morning he was apprehended soon after he reached the city, and com: mitted to jail for a hearing Tuesday morn- ing. the eed Niagara Falls and Return via B. and O., $10. 8:10 a.m., July 12. Tickets valid for re- turn within ten days.—Advt. a Cruelty to Anima John Finn, Charles Myers and William Ferguson forfeited $5 collateral each in the Pelice Court today. They were chatged by the agents of the Humane Society with cruelty to animals. ae Wine Carriages for N. E. A. Delegates can be had reasonably at Downey's Model Stables, 1622-28 L street. "Phone 555.—Advt. age Overcome by Heat, Peter Sorrell, colored, forty-five years old, ving in Hillsdale, was overcome by the heat near Ist and G str@ts about 3:30 o’clok yesterday afternoon. He was taken to the Emergency Hospital by the police. ages Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement, i “FHE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JULY . ADDITIONS TO ZOO FAMILY: Magnificent Sea Lions and Babies Now in Collection. Dr. Frank Baker, the superintendent of the Zoo, stated to a Star reporter today that three magnificent specimens of sea lions have been recently added to the park. They were brought here from California,- the group consisting of a male and two females, their weight aggregating 1,000 pounds, Several days ago the lMoness at the Zoo Presented her mate with a new mark of her devotion—with three marks, indeed, for the babies are that many in number, They are in the best of condition, hearty and well, and in a short time the public will be permitted to share with their mama and papa the pleasure of witnessing their infantile pranks and gambols. The collection at the Zoo has also been increased by the advent of a baby buffalo. The newcomer is, much to the gratifica- tion of the Zoo authorities, a little girl buffalo, about evary baby buffalo hereto- fore being of the sterner sex. A number of new animals are expected to arrive at the park before long, being animals com- mon to North America. The park is in splendid condition just now, and all the members of the collec- tion are reported as being in fine shape, ———— Iie. to Arlington & Return Tomorrow Electric trains,% hourly,9 to 6. 13% & Pa.av —Advertisement. —EE Lieut. Thomaw’ Injuries. The Secretary of the Navy today received a dispatch concerning the injuries sustain- ed by Lieutenant Thomas in the recent en- gagement with the Spaniards in front of Santiago. “Lieutenant Thomas, ist United States Volunteers, has perforation wound right tibia—not serious. Will recover in twenty days.” ¢ It was signed by T. S. Berryhill, surgeon United States navy, and dated July 7, 1898. ‘The young man named is a son of Judge John R. Thomas of the United States court in Indian territory, and is well known in this city. Many of his relatives reside here. His father was formerly a representative in Congress from Illinois. He is now in Washington. First fxcursion to Magara Falls and Return via in Railrond. Tickets on sale for 7:50 a.m. train from Washington Tuesday, July 12, Mmited to ten days, good to stop off at Buffalo, Ro- chester and Watkins on return trip within limit, $10. Baptist Young People’s Union in session at Buffalo.—Advt. See Young Men’s Senate. The regular session of the Young Men’s Senate was held July 2 at the usual place of meeting. The session was one of the most interesting held by the senate. The newly elected officers, Mr. J. Ashby Will- fams and Mr. H. L. Jenkins, were installed with fitting ceremony. Each responded with a speech. The senate, being a patri- otié club, celebrated Independence day by addresses, the principal of these being made by Messrs, H. B, Yost and J. A. Willlams. Speeches were also made by Messrs. Jen- kins, Currian and Dowd. seni $10, Niagara Falls, Via B. and 0. Through train of coaches and parlor cars from Washington 8:10 a.m. July 12. Tickets good for ten days and good for stop-over returning at Buffalo, Rochester and Wat- kins Glen.—Ady phates re ite Installation Ceremony. The grand warden of this jurisdiction, J. B. Ward, assisted by Past Grands Klein- dienst, Lusby, Crawford ond Harrell, in- stalled the officers of Covenant Lodge, No. 13, I. O. O. F., Thursday evening, as fol- lows: 8. P. G., Harris Krick; N. G., Mor- ris H. Walmer; V. G.. Robt, B. Hum- phreys; R. 8., W. H. Rollins; F. 8., E. H. Harner; treasurer, C. W. Chamberlain; warden, Wm. E. Clayton; conductor, Chas. §. Mason; O. 8. G., W. B. Sebastian; I. 8. G., Leo 8. Schoenthall; R. 8. N. G., M. M. Brower; R. 8. V. G., Philip Fauth; L. 8. 8., W. C. Carter; chaplain, Harry W. Selah. Remarks were made by Messrs. Day, Hanna and others, after which refresh- ments were served. eS ¥., and Return via B. and 0., $10. 8:50 p.m., July 15. Cull at B. and O. offices for particulars.—Advt. Chautauqua, Parents Make Complaint. Garfield Reed, colored, seventeen years old, but who looks much older, was a pris- oner in the Police Court this morning, charged with disorderly conduct. He was arrested in South Washington at a late hour last night on complaint of his par- ents. “That boy's only seventeen years old,” his mother told the officer, “and he’s living in the house of a woman in Dixon court. He won't stay home, and i want you to arrest him.” It was while the officer was makiag the arrest that the boy was disorderiy, “My mother and father threw me out of the house,” the prisoner told Judge Kim- ball, “and I went to this woman's house. She’ was kind enough to take me in and give me a place to sleep.” The boy's story did not excuse his bad language, and the usual penaity—$5 or tit- teen days—was imposed, ————— One Fare to Buffalo and Return via Pennsylvania Railroad, Account meeting of Baptist Young Peo- ple's Union at Buffalo, tickets will be sold July 12 to 15, good to return until July 19, at rate of $11.20 for round trip. Extension can be secured until September I—Advt. re eee Great Red Cross Meeting. There will be a great mass meeting at the new steel pier, in the great auditorium, At- lantic City, N. J., tomorrow morning at 10 o'clcck to observe the President's Thanks- giving proclamation.. Extensive prepara- tions have bzen made. Webster Davis, as- sistant secretary of the interior, will pre- side and Mrs. J. Ellen Foster will deliver the principal address. Contributions continue to pour into the Red Cross headquarters, 1510 G_ street northwest. For the information of those who desire to make donations, h articles as flaked oatmeal, farina, cocoa, canned delicate soups, ete., towels (small, soft), night shirts, cot sheets, pillow slips and old soft neglige shirts for use of convaiescents are needed. ———— $1.25 To Baltimore and Return $1.25 via Pennsylvania Railroad. Account N. E. A., tickets on sale July ® to 16, good only on date of sale. All trains except Congressional Limited.—Advt. ——— Court Knew Him, “This young man is drunk most of his time,” was Policeman Sullivan's complaint against John McNamara in Judge Kim- ball’s court today. ‘Last week I found him lying on the sidewalk, and he promised to let Nquor alone if. 1 would iet up on him.” é “John's promise to let liquor alone is no good,” Judge Kimball remarked. known John for a long time.” “Yesterday,” said the officer, “I found him lying on the sidewalk again.” “Judge, your honor,” said McNamara, “I've been drinking beer and whisky for about a week, and—” “And,” interrupted the court, “you've been drinking them for a great many years.” “I know I heve, but I had been sober for a long time until a week ego.’= john was sent down for a month. PES RSE SS N. E. A, to Baltimore and Return via Pennsylvania Railroad, $1.25 for the rouné trip. Tickets on sale July 9 to 16, good on all trains except Con- gressional Limited day of sale only.—Advt. BA Re ago ee Installation of Officers. Grand Representative Wm. P. Allan, act- ing as grand master, at the last meeting of Golden Rule Lodge, No. 21, 1. O. O. F., in- stalled officers as follows: Jno. W. Holly- day as N. G., C. P. Bowine V. G., Wm. A. ‘Taylor (re-elected) R. 8., L. Nagle (re-elect- ed) P. S&S, and Wm. Gibson (re-elected) treasurer. -The N. G. appointed P. H. Leary as conductor, L. 8. Kenn and J. H. on S. N. G., and E. G. Skinner chap- A vete of thanks, unanimously adopted, was tendered a the rane a Lodge officers for the manner wi instellat Was conducted. = DIXIE SAFEYAND SOUND. Emerges Without;:a< Scratch From -:*Tb¥ee Battles, Tdeut. Ariss afothe first police precinct has received a letter from Chief Master-at- arms J. M.. Austin, who 1s on the U. 8. B. Dixie, “Jack” Austin, as he is famtMarly known, was an officer in Lieut, Amiss’ precinct when the war broke out. Being ® man of experiémcenn naval matters, he resigned his position/on the police force and went to fight for his country. He is & native of Sout: Cardlina. His letter is as follows: “We have had! pnttle each day for three days, and the Dixie is all O. K. On the 2lst we were steaming along the coast between Trinidad and Cienfuegos when we Were fired on from a battery partially con- eealed. We fired in return, and after the third shot we saw about fifty soldiers leave the fort and take to the mountain. We fired about sixty shells at and around the fort and blockhouse, and when we left the place was in ruins and on fire. When we stopped firing we were off the shore about two miles and above the fort we had just destroyed. Then we were fired on once by another fort in the mouth of a small river. One shot from our six-inch rifle completely dismounted the gun that fired on us and sent one man about twenty feet in the air and a lot of other Spanish soldiers into the woods as fast as they could run. We used the fort, or ruins, as I may say, for target practice, and, after ten minutes’ firing, not only was the fort torn up, but Pieces of solid rock on which it had stood toiled down the cliff into the water. “Our boys do not like work, but are in for @ fight at any and all times. On the 22d, while off Trinidad, the fort and a small gunboat fired on us. We were about four miles off, so all their shots fell short. We went two eight-inch shells into the fort and steamed on to Cienfuegos, where we were joined by the Yankee. Yesterday we returned to Trinidad, and the Yankee stay- ed out and guarded the open sea, while the Dixie went into the harbor as near as she could get and shelled the fort and ships. We sunk oné schooner, silenced the fort and ran the gunboat across the bar, where we could not go and at 5,600 yards put six and eight-inch shells so close to her that she put into the creek, and, at the risk of going ashore, got out of range of our guns. Our shells exploded near enough to the gunboat to put her on her beam end and covered her with water. We could not tell whether we damaged her or not. We were struck once by a small-cali- ber rifle at close range from +hore. About one dozen shells exploded !n from one mile to 100 yards of us. “We were down at Santiago last Sunday. Our fleet was lying around the entrance to that place, like eats about a rat hole. We have enough ammunition and coal for twenty days’ fighting and steaming. As our sister, the Yankee, starts for Key West this p.m. I will have to close, as she is to carry our mail. It is now four days since we heard from the outside world and are in ignorance of any happening during this period. How does Yankee and Dixie strike you? All's one; one’s all.” cee eae GOES ON RECORD. Telephone Company to Test Legality of, Reduction in Rates. At a conference held today between the District Commissioners and Mr. Samuel M. Bryan of the Chesapeake and Potomac Tel. phone Company the Commissioners were informed that the company will resist the reduction of telephone rates provided for in the current District appropriation. As a result of the:conference the Commis- sioners decided tliat, pending a decision by the courts as to thé fegality of the pro- visions of the bill) they will continue their contract with tHe 'teléphone company at the existing rates. Mr. Bryan was »aceompanied by his at- torney, Mr. Jere M. Wilson, and during the conference, which was of an informal nature, It appear®d that the District uses 241 sets of telephtnes,-paying the company $300 annually for the Sxchange service, $6 monthly for the fentsdf telephones, or, as Mr. Bryan estimated it, $3,330.75 a year for the entire services This service, he claim- ed, ig really worth to the District not less than $26,000, andvhe e@dntended that if the District should insist upon a reduction such 4s provided for dh the appropriation bill the, charges wovld then be much larger then they are now. Mr. Bryan stated that his company will resist to’ the utmost the reduction provided, for in’the bill, and he desired to so place the company on record, he not being willing to do anything which would be construed-as a! recognition on the part of his company of the legality of the Provision in question. The conclusion above stated was then reached. ———_—_. RECEIVERS APPOINTED. Court Takes Action in Washington Light Infantry Case. O. G. Staples, Wm. BE. Edmonston and Harrison Dingman were today appointed receivers for the Washington Light In- fantry Corps, by Chief Justiec Bingham, sitting in Equity Court. The application was filed several days ago by Mr. Staples, who is the principal holder of $150,000 in bonds of the defendant corporation, the in- terest on which is long overdue. The re- ceivers represent both plaintiffs and de- ferdants, and an equitable and just dis- pcsition of all receivership matters is as- sured. ‘The receivers are ordered by the court to fcrthwith take possession of the real prop- erly of the Washirgton Light Infantry, which consists of the Grand Opera House and the armory at 15th and E streets nerthwest, and to hold the same subject to the further order of the court; subject, of course, to the rights of any lessees of the property. The court authorizes the ro- ceivers to make expenditures for the care and preservation of the property und to incure it against loss by fire. Within reasonable time, to be determined by the receivers, tle property is to te sold, with all the right, title and interests of all other parties thereto. Bids may be re- fused if, in the judgment of the receivers, the amount tendered is not a fair price. The receivers are required to give bonds in the sum of $50,000. ———— Carroll Institute Minstrels, The Carroll Institute Minstrels will give an excursion to River View Monday. An entertaining program by the company will be a feature of the occasion, and those who know the capabilities of the organiza- tion will readily recognize what that means. The minstrels are among the best amateurs of the city, and include excel- lent singers and fun makers. They have a host of friends, who will probably take the opportunity to accompany them to River View, and it may confidently be predicted that this will be one of the most enjoyable excursions of the season, pS Ses Mrs. Lena Forster's Will. The will of Lena Forster, dated May 17, 1897, and naming Johri and Henry Forster executors, without: bond, was filed today for. probate. The jtestatrix bequeaths to these two sons hem house and lot No. 1826 Wilberger street morthwest. - William Forster she wilits $100, and to her daughter Rose Fénstev, $800.°'The remain- ing property: is allbegtitathed to John and Henry Forster. For Striking His Wife. For striking his ‘wifepMary Warren, with a broomstick, Geof€e Warren, colored, was today fined $10 by:dudge Scott. 2 : Round Trip to Arlington Sunday, 150. 9 to 6 Electric ee ha 13% & ~Aavertisement. hehe ser H . Special Rate toe “Old Point,” Recrone Va. Bench: Newport News, On account of Nat. Educatioral Ass'n the Norfolk end Washington boat Co. will sell round trip tickets over its lines July 6 to 12, at $3 for round trip, leave 7th st. wharf daily at 6:30 p.m.—advt. See Marriage Licenses. - Marriage licenses have been issued as follows: = White—Charles A. Hall and: Willetta H. Lantery of Fauquer. county, Va.; E. Alli- son Jobe and Fannie D. Clark; Robert EB. Lowe and Maggie McVey of Hinton, W. Va.; A. M. C. Hudson and Loulie M. Wal- ii ; Warner A. Gibbs and Lena A. Philip. Gerry end Marperite pall: ing; Wm._ Re gmith of Live Oak, Fia., and Pata McQuarrie of De Funiak Springs, Colored—Samuel H. Sterling and Bilen C. Blekey; Samuel. H. Shipley and Elizabeth | 9, 1898-24 PAGES. EXCURSIONS, Present conditions point to a hot day tor morrow, and the Gelegates to the National Educational Association who remain in the city will have an uncomfortably warm time of it, ‘There is one very pleasant means of escaping the heat, that costs so little that all can afford to embrace it. This is the outing on the steamer Charles Macalester to Marshall Hall. The sallgiown the Poto- mac in the cool, fresh breeses is very pleas- ant indeed, giving, as it does, an oppor- tunity to see Alexandria, Fort Foote, Fort Washington, Point Sheridan and a view of Mount Vernon, the home and tomb of Washington. Marshall Hall itself is one of the most beautiful places about the city, and its green lawns, fine old shade trees and refreshing river breezes make it a wel- come retreat on warm days. The enjoy- ment of the day is heightened by the sacred concerts which are given by Prof. Schroed- er’s band, both on the steamer and on the grounds. Unusual preparations have been made to entertain a large number tomor- row. Table d’hote dinner, including the celebrated Marshall Hall clam chowder, will be ready in the big dining hall on the ar- rival of the steamer. The Macalester will leave 7th street wharf tomorrow at 11 a.m. and p.m. During the week the steamer leaves the wharf daily at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. for Marshall Hail and Mount Vernon, the tomb of Washington. Colonial Beach is becoming very popular these warm days. At no point of the Po- tomac are found better facilities for the Pieasure seeker bound for a day’s or a week's outing. Splendid salt water bath- ing for those wishing that kind of sport and good hotel accommodations at reason- akle prices are there. Nearly every cot- tage on the beach is taken and amuse- Irents of all kinds are numerous. The Moseley ts still furnishing those splendid meals that are the praise of those who make the trips. The Saturday night trips are very enjoyable and hundreds are tak- irg advantage of them. Good, clean state- Tooms can be had at reasonable prices and everything is being done by the manage- Tent to please the public. If you do not ike the crowd, take advantage of the week trips and you will go again. No crowd and plenty of enjoyments. For the benefit of the members of the National Educational Association and their frlznds the Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon electric railroad will special excursion trains tomorrow (Sun- Cay) to Arlington and return, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., at greatly reduced rates. Elec- tric trains leave 13% street and Pennsyl- vania avenue. The trips of the Pantz to River View give the teachers attending the National Educational Association an opportunity to see a part of the river at a very small cost. Going to River View the Pentz passes by the United Stat2s naval magazine, Shep- herd’s Landing, where the B. and O. railway has its southern connection; Alexandria, with the remains of the old forts: south of the city, Fort Foote and other points of in- terest, and at River View the visitor can se2 the fortifications at Fort Washington £nd Sheridan’s Point. The upper portion of the Potomac is full of points of historic in- terest, and is well worth a trip down It. ‘The Pentz leaves, week days, at 10 a.m., 2:15 and 6:45 p.m.; Sundays, at 11 a.m., 2:45, 3:45 and 6:15 p.m. River View is a most delightful place to spend a day during this warm weather, and every Sunday hundreds of the people of Washington take advantage of the holiday to visit the resort and have an enjoyable time. River View, in this hot weather, is from ten to fifteen degrees covler than Washington, and pleasant breezes from the Water are always stirring, and the trees, which cover the grounds, invits the visitor to sit down and rest in the shade. Tomor- row the steamers Saml. J. Pentz and Es- tette Randall will make trips to the View at ll a.m., 2:45, 3:45 and 6:15 p.m. A feat- ure of the day’s ent2rtainment will be the concerts on the steamer and on the grounds in the afternoon and evening by the View erchestra under the Jead=rship of Prof. Chris Arth, jr. The chute 2nd all the other attractions will be ready to amuse the vis- itors. The best of dinners at city prices can be had in the Vizw dining room. emmeene mae REPORT FAVORABLY. Commissioners Pass Upon Bill for Re- location of Emporia Street. A favorable report has b2en made by the District Commissioners on House bill 10755, to change the location of Emporia street, West Brookland, the Commissioners recom- mending that the measure be amended in certain particulars. Th2 object of the bill, the Commissioners explained in a letter to Chairman Babcock of the House District committee, ts to change the highway plans so as to secure the extension of the street in a direct line with D2troit street, avoiding the Jog in the Present plans at 10th and Emporia streets. The street has been dedicated, and the ground through which it will run is unsub- divided. The bill, therefore, does not in- volve the #xpenditure of any public money, but simply changes the plan for the subdi- vision of the property. The Commissioners consider the change of a desirable char- acter, and recommend that the necessary auihority be granted to make it. it 1s recommended by the Commissioners that the bill be amended by striking ott all fter the words “West Brookland,” in line and inserting in lieu thereof the words “so as to make it lie within the extended lines of Detroit street as now laid out in the subdivision of South Brookland.” This change, they think, is desirable in order to avoid any misunderstanding concerning the exact extension desired. The Commission- ers believe that in the way it is stated in the bill there might b2 some ambiguity, as the desired extension is really in the line of the prolongation of Detroit street at this point. — Week-End Excursions via B. and 0. From Washington to Annapolis Junction, Frederick, Charlestown and intermediate points at greatly reduced rates. Tickets sold Saturday and Sunday during the sea- son valid for return until Monday follow- ing.—Advt. SS Funeral of Mrs. Susan B. Sheriff. The funeral services of Mrs. Susan B. Sheriff, widow of George L, Sheriff, were held this afternoon at her late residence, 524 8d street northwest. Rev. J. J. Muir and Dr. C. C, Meador paid high tributes to the lovable character of the deceased, and two selections were sung with much sym- pathy by a quartet. The interment will bs at Rock Creek cemetery. The deceased was a daughter of the late Andrew Rothwell, known to the older r2si- dents of the city to have been for sixty years a stanch citizen and churchman. She was the granddaughter on her mother's side of Col. William De Wees of the war of 1812, an affluent resident of this locality during the early part of the century, and the great-granddaughter of Col. William De Wees of of the revolutionary war, who as the propristor and occupant of the plan- tation of Valley Forge, near Philadelphia, tendered to General Washington for the use of his army the lands which were made by it one of the most sacred spots of Ameri- can history. For th2 last twelve years Mrs. Sheriff has been almost entirely helpless with rheu- matic troubles. During all this time her Christian fortitude never weakened, her patience never failed, so that she became even more endeared and exemplary to her large circle of friends. In the last six months, however, her strength failed rap- idly, and she suffered intense pain, although the end was quite peaceful. ee Bay Ridge and Return via B. and 0., 50 Cents. Balt-water bathing, fishing, crabbing and boating. Trains leave at 9:30 4:30 p.m. week days; 9: 8:15 p.m. Sundays.—Advt. Se Hyattsville Odd Fellows. At the regular mesting of Oriole Lodge, No. 47, I. O. O. F., of Hyattaville, Md, July 7, 1898, the officers elected for the en- suing $ix months were installed by Deputy Grand’ Master Chas. A. Long of Oriole Lodge, assisted by Past Grand W. R. Tait and J. V. Johnson, as follows; Noble grand, Chas. H. Dailey; vice grand, Chas. Shettle; recording secretary,, Arthur Carr; perma- nent secretary, Benj Evarts. . F. Smith; treasurer, follow! ‘Tait; L. i be next regular meeting, July 14. + ‘Will Close at 1 O'Clock. During the months of July and August the office of the register of wills, at the city hall, will be closed.et-1 o'clock. Satur- xy AIDING THE NEEDY. — Families of Volunteers Under Care of Mary Washington Chapter, Early in May last the members of the Mary Washington Chapter of the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution decided that they would help the soldiers at the front by aiding the needy families of volun- teers from the District of Columbia. The chapter established a fund for that pur- Pose, and appointed a committee to carry on the Work, with Mrs, Francis W. Dickins, No, 1884 19th street northwest, as chair- man, and Miss Cornelia Clay, No. 1513 8 street northwest, as treasurer. This com- mittee has been actively at work ever since, and has accomplished a reat deal of good. Some twenty or more fz uilies are now on its list, all of whom are being helped as seems best for their respective needs. House rent is paid, fuel and pro- visions supplied, clothing furnished, chil- dren provided for, in institutions and other- Wise, and work obtained for those who can do it. All the cases presented to the committee, or discovered by it, are investigated, not only by its members, but through the chief of police and the Associated Charities, so that the real conditions are ascertained. These, if known to the people at iarge, members of the chapter say, would appeal to them as they do to the committee. Men, who, all winter long, strove for work with- out success, enlisted as a last resource; but whatever the reasons for going, the re- run |. sult was that wives and children were left in varying degrees of destitution—some- times temporary, until the obtaining of work or receipt of pay from the front; at other times, requiring help in addition to the small amount possible for the soldier to give from his pay. So far this commit- tee has worked without publicity, and has met with much sympathy and encouraging help. The District Aid Assoctation appro- priated $25 for the committee's work, and the managers of the Fresh Air Home at Colonial Beach made such generous ar- rangements as made it possible for par- ents who had been given work to put children there and pay for their care from their earnings. People who wish to aid the committee should apply to the chairman or treasurer, whose names and addresses have been given. es AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN Death of an Old Defender—Accid and Incidents, Mr. John W. Petter, an old resident of Georgetown, died this morning at $ o'clock at his residence, on 83d street near Q street, after a Jong and painful illness. For some weeks the father and a son were seriously sick with typhoid fever, their re- covery not being expected. The son is now nearly well, but the malady of the father was further aggravated by an attack re- sembling paralysis, which ended fatally. The deceased was about sixty years of age. Mr. Potter was one of (he earliest defend- ers of Washington at the outbreak of the civil war. He enlisted in 1861 in Capt. Boyd’s Company C, of District Volunteers, and was in the first company that crossed the Potomac to Virginia soil. After the war he went into business for himself, and Was one of the leading cigar makers and dealers in this section. He leaves a num- ber of children, all grown, to mourn his death. He was a member of George U. Morris Post, No. 19, Grand Army of the Republic, and the post will attend the funeral. Mr. Dennis O'Connor and Miss Blanche Dale were married six months ago, but the announcement of the fact has just been made. The ceremony was performed De- cember 20 cf last year at one of the Cath- olic churches in Baltimore, but the matt=r has been kept quite a secret, and no one knew anything of the occurrence, and when it became known it naturally created some surprise. Both of the parties are well- known young people of this section, and they have the best wishes of a large num- ber of friends. The pair are now in New York city, which place will be their future home, the groom being engaged in business in the metropolis, The following officers were elected by the Epworth League of the West Wash- ington M. E. Mission at a recent meeting: President, Miss Gertrude Athey; first vice president, Mr. Walter Payne: second vice president, Miss Lizzie Graves; third vice president, Mrs. John M. Stallings; secre- tary, Miss Louise Bryan; treasurer, Miss Bessie Vinson. The newly elected officers will serve for the ensuing term of six months. Sergt. Chas. V. Grunwell of the Western High School Cadets, while in Virginia July 4, set off a new style of giant firecracker, and as the fuse did not appear to be burn- ing, he leaned over to see what the trouble was. Just then the cracker exploded, the fragments striking the eye, and for a time it was thought that the sight had been entirely destroyed. The young man is now confined to his bed, and Drs. Newell and Muncaster cannot yet say whether or not they can save the eye. He is the son of Mr. A. B. Grunwell of 20th street. ———.__ COLORED SCHOOL EXHIBIT. Specimens of Work Performed by Pupils of Public Schools, A private exhibition of work performed in the public cclored schools of Washing- ton, ninth, tenth and eleventh divisions, was given last evening before the District Ccmmissiorers and the board of school trustees at the High School on M street between Ist street and New Jersey ave- nue northwest, and was opened to the pub- le this morning. The exhibition will close Wednesday next at 10 p.m. The display is a beautiful one throughout, and refiects great credit on all concerned in the work of preparation. Beginning with the first floor the skill of the pupils in wood work is shown in reoms Nos. 9 and 10 and also in room No. 19 on the second floor. Metal work of the ssme department is displayed in the ad- joining room. The exhibit of the sewing department occupies two rooms, and comprises speci- mens of almost everything that can be made by hand with the needle. Comprised inthe exhibit of the graded schools are maps, cases of minerals and insects, charts of products, minerals, plants, animals, in- sects, seeds and also grade work. The displays of the biological, physics, bo- tenical and chemical departments show great proficiency on the part of the pupils and some of the work performed by them ig entitled to great praise. ‘This is es- pecially true of the electrical and photo- graphic Civisions, the former having pro- duced splendid working models of one of the suburban trolley lines and of the un- derground system in use on the Metropoli- tan line, while the latter shows num- ber of views executed in the highest style of the photographic art. In the drawing department are mens of industrial, material and werk, also of birds, tnsects, plants, flowers, fruit end vegetables. The mu- seum also makes a display which, though small, being yet in its infancy, is very handsome. = Visit Arlington . Round Trip, 5c. ‘Electric trains 9to6. 13% & Pa. ave.— Advertisement. —————— ‘William A. Christopher, a colored bicycle rider, was fined $1 by Judge Kimball today for riding on the wrong side of the street. He was arrested by Policeman Duvall, af- ter he had been warned several times. BEAUTIFUL SKIN Two Societies Install Officers — Teard Vehicle Recovere Salem Lodge, No. 22, I. 0. 0. F. helé an cpen meeting Thursday night in Masonic Hall, when the installation of the offlcers chosen at the recent semi-annual election took pirce. There was a large attendance, many members of city lodges being pi ert. J. J. Yoder, grand chaplain of the Grand Lodge, was the installing officer, and after the ceremonies he delivered an address of congratulation to Salem Lodge. Refreshments were served to those in at- tendance. ‘he officers installed are Wil- liam Nally, noble grand; Clark W. Teets, vice grand; H. C. White, recording secre- tary; Burns Harlan, financial secretary; Alpheus Davison, treasurer; D. T. N. Shanks, past ndble grand. The following officers of Mineola Tribe No. 14 Improved Order of Red Mem chosen at the late semj-annual election, have been installed by G tge P. Joban- sen, great sacheth of the great lolge of the District: George Baxter, prophet W. Tippet, sachem William Ast senior @eagamore; J. W. Payne, junior Sagamore; Wilbur S$. Dodge, chic ccrds: H.’ E. Eno, ref wempontt collector of wampum} Harvy Hinwood, keeper of waropum. Benjamin F. Joy, the lvelryman, ha re- covered a valuable horse and buggy be- longing to him which was stolen a couplo of nights ago Two members of Mr. Jc family had driven the team to Sultla Prince George's county, Md., ani wt they were ready to return, four “ere without means of transportation, their vehicle had disappeared. A search was begun over the surrounding country but was unsuccessful and the Anacostia Police station was notified of the loss. A general alarm was sent out and tho police of the fourth precinct found the missing team about duylight abandoned in the stres me country excursionists hac, it is supposed, appropriated it for the rt = ‘@ in, but there ts no clue to their ide G. T. Jenkins, attached to fire engine company No. 15, at Anacostia, was pain- fully hurt @ few days ago while exercis- | ing a horse. The animal slipped upon the Pavement leading to the engine house and partly fell on one of Mr. Jenkins feet, injuring the member severely. Dr. and Mrs. Foster of St. Elizabet! : visiting in the north. ™ anc q Miss Carrie Qu 1 the guest of Mr. Charice oe Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tippet are ing a few weeks at Cedar Greve, M ee Sulit for Maintenance. Mrs. Lottie M. Moore kas filed sult against her husband, George W. Moore, seeking maintenance. Th: couple were married in Alexandria December 30, 1897, but the mar- riage Was not announced until May 14 of the present year, it having been agreed that it should not be at-nounced until March, and that the petitioner should live untifé that time with her parents, Moore was then to provide her with a home, and they. were to live together. j It 1s alleged that notwithstanding he was frequently entreated by the complainant so| to do, the defendant did not keep his prom= ise to announce the marriage. He went to Pittsburg, remaining there several weeks Without sending for his wife, as he prom- ised to do, finally returning to this city and! announcing the marriage in a newspaper.4 He has failed to provide complainant with’ @ home, she says, although he is a skilled painter and can readily obtain remunerative employment if he so desires. Since June 11 Mrs. Moore declares sne has not seen her husband. The court is asked to require Moore to pay his wife reasonable alimony. so long a8 he refuses or neglects to live with her, and provide her a home and maintenance. Francis H. Stephens is come plainant’s solicitor. ieee The Sorosis Shoe. ‘The Sorosis shoe, the new woman's shoe, for which Woodward & Lothrop are the sole agents for the District of Columbia, has caused some little excitement in New York. It appears that the manufaciurers of the shoe in casting about for a catchy name for the new product happened to strike on “Sorosis,” which ts the name of a Prominent New York club. Now a cam- paign has been started with a great deal of Vigor by the club members against this Greadful infraction against their dignity. But the shoes are produced just the same, and those who visit Woodward & Lothrop's shoe department will find out how really comfortable they are. ae Amusements, UNION ROOF GARDEN.—The roof gar+ Gen is a decided success. Every pleasant night during the past week a large audi- ence has witnessed the unusually strong bill. Improvements are ccntinually being made, and the natural beauty of the loca~ tion, together with the artificial decora- tions, make a most attractive sight. The artists presented during the past week are some of the best-known in the vaudeville business, and their acts are clean and en- tertaining. The easy access to the place is @ great card in its favor, as the two prine c'pal Ines of the city terminate at the building. A large dancing pavilion has been erected, and an additional orchestra will dispense music for those desiring to trip the light fantastic after the performance, Sunday night there will be a sacred con- cert at 8:15, and some well-known vocalists will appear. Next week's pill includes Mr, and Mrs, Mason, in a comedy sketch, en- titled “Uncle Rube's Visit;” Alt. Hoit, mimic and whistling phenomenon; Agnes A. Miles serio-comic; James Richmond Glenroy, comedian, “the man with the green gloves;” Mae Raymond, operatic Vocalist; the Nelson sisters, singing ang dancing soubrettes; Louella Miller, vocalist, The manigement 3s catering particularly to ladies and children, and nothing border- ing on impropriety will be tolerated. After the performance the public are invited to stay and be refreshed by the cooling Po- tomac breezes. spends SOSSOSOOSESE SS PSSS OPO OE OOOD ?1Can Eat Anything now. and it meskes me so happy,” writes a Vermont woman, “because I am now perfectly free from those old deathly feelings, when I could not keep anything on my stomach, had pains in my back and side I owe it ell to Hood's Sarsapartila, three bottles of which have made me well, and I am growing strong end fleshy.” Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is America’s Greatest Medicine. $1; 6 for $5. <2 RSCEREET I ae ae i ceNEs, $ HOOD'S PILLS cure sick headache. 2 cts, = = = = CITY ITEMS. Members of N. E. A. and Friends should not leave Washington without trys ing @ bottle of the National Capital Brews ing Co.'s “Diamond” and “Munchner”® Beers. Former is a blonde, latter is a brus nette. They are the purest, oldest and best brewed in America. Case of 2 doz. bottles, $1.25. Write or ‘phone 222. it ——— You Won’t Have to Save Up Long to pay us for papering rooms. We do them for $2 up. F. G. NOLTE, $10 9th st. it oe Chr. Xander, 909 7th at. For summer sips with Seltzer, besides 28 other Rhine and Sauterne Wines, Rudes- heimer (Deinhard’s) and EXCURSIONS, ETO. RIVER VIEW. Monday, July 11, 1898 wes at 10 am., 2:15 and 6:30 { Pm. An entertaining program by the company will be | feature of this * oat TICKETS, 2c, errr peeoeee