Evening Star Newspaper, July 28, 1898, Page 12

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1898-12 PAGES, eS LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT, Glen Echo—Vaudevill Ohio avenue and 15th street—Battle of Gettysburg. ——— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for River View at 10 a.m., 2:15 and 6:45 p.m. Steamer Charles Macalester for Marshall Hall and Mount Vernon at 10 a.m., 2°30 and 6:30 p.m. Steamer Charles Macalester for Indien Head at 6:30 p.m. Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach at 9am. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 6:30 p.m. mer Estelle Randall for Glymont and ediate landings ai 9:30 am. Trains leave 1344 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from $ a.m. to 8 p.m. Trains leave 1314 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10 to 3 p.m. ‘ains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling- nd Fort Myer and Falls Church every hour from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. 2d and M streets and 32d ry ten_minutes for West Gien Echo. —_ <CILS OF THE BRAVE ilwaukee Beer never fails the highest commendatio: ted far and near for its pi x d e flavor. Write or ‘phone ABST BREWING CO., 703 N. Cap. s' = pach FOR YOUR ICED TEA Kenny’s Cheon,” the best 3c. tea In Pure American-refined Sugars Use America. sold at cost. C. D. KENNY, 8 city stores. Reduced seven fine Gas Ranges, $11.75 to 30 each, iron pipe connection and guar- included. C. A. Muddiman & Co. eel Gas Range, with hot water connections, $20, put up. A. Eberly’s Sons, 718 7th n.w. CITY AND DISTRICT. At Capt. Capron'’s Faner: The most beautiful tribute at the funeral ef Capt. Allyn Capren yesterday was an immense wreath sent by the President and Mrs. McKinley. It was mainly composed of orchids and water lilies, among which were chdice roses and ferns. A touching incident at the funeral was the presence of Lieut. Thomas, who was Capt. Capron’s first officer, and who will succeed to the command of the troop. Lieut. Thomas. was severely wounded in the same engagement in which his captain was killed, end he attended the last sad rites of his comman- der, hardly able to walk, on crutches. His father, Judge Thomas, was also present. Ser Week-End B. and 0. Seashore Excur- sions, 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 trairs, Fridays and Saturdays, valid for return until Tuesday following, at rate of $5.—Advt. Seeestee es Birthday Anniversary. A birthday party was given last night at Prince Leaton, Arlington, Va., the res!- dence of R. W. Johnston, in honor of his @aughter, Miss Cora. Refreshments were 616 12th a served, and music, with dancing, continued late hour. The following were sses Lucy Werden, Rose Har- rie Burns of Washington; Alice tta Hull, Maggie Buchley, Nettie Palmer, Carrie on, Emma_ Stevens, Mary Sawyer, Cornelia Embry, Daisy and Maggie Robmson and Cora Johnston of Arlingt rs. Tom Evans, Ellard Baker, Web Richards, ank Schuman, Alexan- y. Harvey Hatch, and Morgan Week-End Excursions via B. and 0. From Washington to Annapolis Junction, Frederick, Charlestown and intermedia’ points at greatly reduced rates. Ticke sold Saturday and Sunday during the s son valid for return until Monday follow- ing.—Advt. oso So Marine Band Program. The program of the United States Marine Bend concert at marine barracks this af- ternoon, beginning at 6:45 o'clock, will be as follows 1. March ton (Wedicated to 2. Overture, * “From Boston to Washing- es - Burton pt. Harrington, U.S. M. C.) jon and Stranger,” Mendelssohn 3. Selection, “The Wizard of the Nile,” (By request.) Herbert 4. Waltz, “Espana”... - Waldteutei 5. e “Pay Leoncavallo 6. ion from “Romeo and Juliet,” Gounod 7. Characteristic, “The Funeral March of a Marionet” & Grand patriotic fantasia, of Our Nation”... ...Desermes he Voice $5.00 Excursions to the Seashore $5.00 via Pennsylvania Railroad. For Atlantic City, Cape May, Ocean City Cit Tickets ‘on sale for E trains Fridays and r 10, 1898, good to » following Tuesdays, at rate fer of passenger in p.m. James Harvey Seriously Hurt. James Harvey, a resident of Good Hope, was seriously injured in a runaway acci- dent yesterday afternoon near 24 and I eets northeast. He was in a wagon with rge Bradford, a neighbor, and was crossing the railroad bridge, when the horse they were driving became frightened and ran away. Mr. Harvey was thrown from the wagon and the wheels passed over him. Mr. Bradford was also thrown out of the wagon, but he was not s y hurt. When picked up Mr. F y Was uncon- seluos. The ninth precinct patrol wagon Was summoned and he was removed to the tn Dispensary for treatment. Segre foney to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real Frank T, Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. a Girls Attempt Robbery. Annie Branson and Mary Ambush, both colored, were today each sen: to the work house for thirty days by Judge Scott for Vagrancy, and Branson was given fifteen Gays additional for assaulting Mr. James O. Phelps. The testimonggshowed ‘hat the Women went into Mr. Phelps’ store for the purpose of robbery. One of them, it was said, attempted to take the money drawer, whe — Phelps interfered and a scuMe ensued, during which Mr. Phelps wa struck. He was not seriou: hurt.” ey —__s—___ $3.50 Another Grand Excursion $3.50 to Ft. Monroe, Norfolk & Va. Beach 4 Norfolk & Washington steamer “New- port News,” Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Tickets, $5.50, good to return Sunday night.—Advt. ergs Divorced in Dakot: At Wahpeton, N. D., the 234 of this month, Jessie B. Terry sued Hynes E. Terry in the supreme court of North Da. kota for absolute divorce with the right to assume her maiden name of Jessie B. Lane. The case was heard by Judge Lander. who grarted the decree as asked for. Doth tne parties to the suit are Washingtonians. coreg ee THE STAR BY MAIL, Persons leaving the city for any period can have The Star mailed to them to any address in the Unitea States or Canada, by ordering it at this office, in person or by letter. Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents for two weeks, or 50 cents per month. Invariably in advance. Sub- seribers changing their address from one Post-office to another should give the last address as well as the [AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA The City Police Force, Numerically Con- sidered, a Subject of Comment. Candidates for Naval Cadetship Be- fore Examining Committee—Police , Court Proceedings — Notes. Evening Star Bureau, No. 529 King Street. rs Bell Telephone No. 106. ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 28, 1898. Ever since the suspension of Lieutenant James Smith last Friday night for neglect of duty, a full account of which appeared in Saturday's Star, there has been a great deal of comment in regard to the workings of the police force. Some people have taken the stand that the force is too large for the number of inhabitants, but a ma- jority contend that the force as it now stands is just about sufficient to meet all demands made upon it. There are vi few people, the officers say, who know what duties a policeman is called upon to perform. Patrolling his beat is perhaps the easiest thing a police- man has to do. Among his other duties he assists the city engineer and city scav- enger in hunting out nuisances and sees that they are abated, and in this way is more or less responsible for the cleanli- ness of the city. There is not an alley or street that is not carefully watched by the police, and at the least sign of a nuisance the party or parties responsible are notified to abate the same. Unless there is compliance within three days the offenders are taken before the mayor and fined. In addition each year each policeman is given a list of persons who own dogs and who have taken out licenses. The officers are thereupon re- quired to note those who have failed to ure licenses, and so notify them, and mless such license is immediately taken out the owner of the dog is taken before the mayor. The same plan is taken in regard to per- sons who fail to take out the licenses re- quired to conduct business. It is said to be a common thing for outsiders to under- take to transact business here without a license. Since Mayor Simpson took his seat, the conditions in this respect have been greatly improved, and the expenses of the city haye been greatly reduced, not only at the jail, but in the corporation court. The mayor stated to a Star reporter this morn- ing, during a conversation in regard to the police force, that he did not believe a more efficient police force could be found in any city. Robberies are now an almost un- known factor in the city, he declared, and as fer other crimes we have so few that one can hardly remember when they oc- curred. Examination for Cadetship. The following young gentlemen were can- didates at the examination for a cadetship at the Naval Academy from this, the eighth, congressional district: Philip Daw- son, Jas. P. Lannon, O. H. Kirk, Edward S. Baker, Ed. 8. Fawcett, Alexandria; Jas. F. Rose, Wm. P. Helm, jr., Fauquier; Fielding L. Ashton, King George; M. L. Love, C. E. Stuart, Fairfax; Vivian Slaugh- ter, Orange; E. Marshall Rust, A. M. Mil- ton, Loudow Benton Buckey, Fairfax— fourteen in number. ‘The examination was conducted by Col. K. Kemper, superintendent of public schools of this city; Mr. L. C. Shumate of Loudoun courty, and Mr. W. C. Marshall of Fauquier county. The name of the suc- cessful candidate will not be made known for several days. Police Court. The following cases were disposed of in police court this morning: James Downey, charged with shooting a pistol in the street; fined $5. Westley Red, a small col- ered boy, charged with an assault on a small white boy named Bun Cline; fined $2.0. Charles Kelly, charged with using abusive language teward Thomas Travers; fired $2.50. Mary Johnson, suspected cf taking clothes from Mary Giles; dismissed with a reprimand. Mary Ann White, sus- pected of stealing $20 from Frank Danks, a soldier from Fort Sheridan; dismissed, Danks failing to appear. School Examination, An examination of applicants for the po- sitions of teachers in the public schools of Alexandria county will be held in the brick school building at Ballston on Tuesday, August 9, and Wednesday, August 10, for white teachers, and Thursday and Friday, August 11 and 12, tor colored teachers. Enters Suit for $9,000. Mr. Charles Schneider of Washington, through his attorney, F. L. Smith, yester- day entered suit in the corporation court of this city against the Alexandria Steam Bread Bakery for $9,000, money claimed by the plaintiff to be due him by the re- cent and present owners of the bakery. Baptist Young People. The conquest missionary meeting will be held Friday night, under the auspices of the Baptist Young People’s Unton, at the First Baptist Church, on South Washing- ton street. ‘There will be an address en “Europeans in America” and a musical program. Reports from the delegates to the Baptist Young Feople’s Union in in- ternational convention, recently held at Buffalo, N. Y., will be received. General and Personal Notes. The condition of Mrs. George 8. French, who has been extremely ill at her home on North Alfred street for some time past, has so much.improved that she was y terday taken to “Claren’s,” on Seminary Hill, where it is hoped she will soon regain her health. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Downham and Miss Maude Downham left yesterday afternoon for Saratoga Springs, N. Y., where they will spend the next two weeks. Miss Alice Acton has returned to her home in this city from Statesville, N. C. where she has been visiting her sister. Four new cases of scarlet fever have been reported in the fourth ward. There are now a great many cases of this disease in different sections of the city. A regular meeting of James W. Jackson Council, No. 55, Junior O. U. A. M., was held last evening, but only business of a routine nature was transacted. Mr. Heary S. Wattles of the Citizens’ National Bank has gone ta Atlantic City to spend his vacation. Mr. Arthur H. Bryant left today for the Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs to spend two weeks. A horse belenging to Mr. Joseph Beach ¥as overcome by the heat yesterday after- noon on the corner of Queen and Royal streets. —.__ $1.25 via Pennsylvanin Railroad to Baltimore and Return $1.25. Saturday and Sunday next, July 30 and 31, good to return until Monday, August 1. All trains except Congressional Limited.— Advertisement. ——-— Mr. Gall Recovering. Mr. D. W. Gall of the office of the au- ditor for the Post Office Department, wha was bitten by two fox terriers recently, is improving, and is expected to be out in'the course of the next few days. —__<.__— 81.25 Washington to Baltimore and Return Saturday and Sunday Via Pennsylvania Railroad, $1.25. July 30 and 31, good to return until Au- gest 1. All trains except Congressional Limited.—Advt. —_———.__ Union Veteran's Funeral. Funeral services over the remains of the lete Capt. Adam Fischer were held yester- day afternoon at the residence, 138 E street ncrtheast. The pallbearers were selected from among th: n«mbers of the Union Veteran Legion, and were as follows: Col. Dungham, Capt. G. A. Lyon, Maj. M. B. C. Wright, Col. W. P. Davis, Mr. Dennis O'Conner and Mr. Jchn Finn. The inter- ment was at Arlingtcn. —_——. In storing or selling your furniture, go to Sican’s, 1407 G street—best location and best results.—Advt. Electric Car Afire. Capital Traction car No. 252 caught fire about 9:50 o'clock 1&st night near Pennsyl- vania avenue and lith street. The flames were extinguished by No. } chemical en- gine before much damage was done. COMFORT OF THE WOUNDED. Practical Work of Sons of the Ameri- ean Revolution. At a special meeting of the board of man- egers of the District of Columbia Society, Sons of the American Revolution, held Monday, July 25, to consider what action the society should take for the comfort of the wounded soldiers of the republic, it was decided: First. That the society should send to its sentor vice president, Dr. J. W. Bayne, now major and surgeon, United States Volun- teers, stationed at the Leiter Memorial Hospital in Chickamauga, the sum of $50 for the purchase of such delicacies for the sick as they may require, and which are not suppiied by the government, and ,sec- ond, that the members of the soclety be urged mMmdividually to contribute, such con- tribution to be st to the rooms of the Daughters of American Revolution Hospital Corps, Washington Loan and Trust Company building, 9th and F streets, who will give suitable acknowledgment. Contributions of money are especially re- quested, as; in the hands of surgeons in the hospitals, it can be used to much greater advantage than when expended by the giver. Other contributions much desired are of reading matter, summer-weight un- derclothing and pajamas and night shirts, or material suitable for making the same. A circular setting forth the foregoing facts has been issued, signed by B. M. Gal- laudet, president, and Frank Birge Smith, corresponding secretary of the society. ee EXCURSIONS, The Fridays from now until the end of tho season have been added to the days on which the trips to River View on the steamer Pentz are under the personal di- rection of Capt. E. §. Randall. These Fri- day trips last season were very popular, and the View management will make every effort to make them popular again this year. There will be plenty of music and dancing tomorrow, all day and until the last trip leaves at night. The chute, the great fun producer, will be ready to afford amusement, and the dozens of other attrac- tions scattered about the grounds will give pleasure. The broad grounds, covered with shade trees from end to end, and fanned by the breeze from over the river, make River View a most delightful place to spend these hot days. ‘Tomorrow the Pentz will leave her wharf at 10 a.m., ané@ 6: p.m., and the re- turn trips will be made at 12:15, 5, 8 and 10:30 p.m. ‘The complimentary excursion tendered by New Jerusalem Lodge, No. 9, F. A. A. M., to the ladies who assisted at the recent Masonic fair in making New Jerusalem's booth the “‘banner booth” of the occasion, took place last evening, when, despite the rain storm then prevailing, about 200 la- dies and gentlemen enjoyed the hospitality provided on the steamer Estelle Randall. Music by the Mount Pleasant Band and a fine mandolin quartet, together with un- stinted refreshments in the form of ice cream, cakes, sandwiches and lemonade, made the party forget the absence of the expected moonlight, and happiness reigned supreme. On the return from an extended trip down the river a stop of an hour or so was made at River View, where dancing was participated in, after which, the storm having ceased, a delightfully cool run was made for home. Great credit is due to the W. M., Mr. Benj. Parkhurst, and the very efficient amusement committee of the lodge for the arrangement whereby a stormy evening was made the occasion of a most delightful trip. ———— GRAND JURY'S ACTION. True Bills Returned Against a Nam- ber of Offenders. The grand jury came into Criminal Court No. 1 yesterday and returned the following indictments: Joseph E. Green, a young white boy, charged with the larceny of ciothing to the amount of nearly $44 from Wiiliam B. Watzell; Isaac Campbell, second offense of petit larceny in the theft of two sets of harness from the Bottlers’ Protective As- scciation; William Wood, housebreaking; Walford Green, housebreaking; Joseph Brown, housebreaking; Miles Hill,- assault with intent to kill. When arraigned later Brown pleaded guilty; Mil Hill, not guilty; Isaac Camp- bell, guilty: Joseph Green, not guilty; Wal- ford Green, guilty, and William Wood, not guilty. All were remanded untfl tomoriow. Samuel Batt, charged with :nanslaughter in the alleged killing of John Eagle, a few dsys ago, was brougkt into court and al- lowed to give bond in the sum of $2,000, with John Walter, sr., as surety. Batt is awaiting the action of the grand jury. pacar ett MORTUARY REPORTS. Exhibit Made by Health Department for Past Week. ‘The deaths recorded at the health depart- ment during the past week numbered 114, as against 110 in the week previous. Of the decedents 63 were white and 51 colored. The annual death rate was 21.1 per thou- sand of the whole population, that for the whites being 17.1, and for the colored 29.9. Of the zymotic class of diseases there were five fatal cases of typhoid fever, one of diph- theria, one of measles and 15 of diarrhoeal complaints. As compared with last week there was a decline of one in mortality from diseases of the nervous system, of five in those of the heart and two in those of the kidneys. At the close of last report there were 25 cases of diphtheria in quarantine. During the week seven new cases were reported and six were discharged by recovery, leay- ing es still under observation in 17 premis Of scarlet fever there were 30 cases under observation at the close of the last report. Four new developed during the week and 11 were discharged from quarantine, leaving 23 cases placarded in 21 premises. The mean weather conditions for the week were, barometer, 20.93; temperature of the air, 81, and relative humidity, 86. ‘The thermometer registered 69 on the 17th instant, rising to 94 on the 2ist fastant, with mild, southerly winds and rainfall of 1.18 inches. Se Resignation and Appointment. The resignation of Policeman A. J. Kim- mel, a private of class 2, has been accepted by the District Commissioners, to take ef- fect July 31, and they have promoted Of- ficer James Hartley of class 1 to fill the vacancy, appointing Wm. E. Flenniken to be a private of class 1. see $1.25 Baltimore and Return via B. and 0. Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31, good for return urtil following Monday. Tickets good on all trains.—Advt. —_—_+>—_—_. Threatens to Get Even. Joseph Robinson, colored, was brought before Judge Scott on the charge of dis- orderly conduct. He was convicted and fined $5, which was paid. George Best, also colored, was a witness against Robinson, and while he was testifying: Robinson threatened to get even with him after leaving the court house. The matter was at once reported to the court, who ordered that Robinson be rearrested, which was done. Later he was tried on the second charge and sent to jail for thirty days in default of a real estate bond for $50. ———>—— Sale by trustees of a fine property front- ing 75 feet on Whitrey avenue’ near 7th street tomorrow at 5:30 p.m.; splendid lot for building a suburban home. See advt. * ose SSS Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued as follows: White—T. Joseph Pettis and Dorthea Madison Horne; John W. White and Mar- guerite A. Craymer; Ridgely Griffith and Mary V. Wood; John G. Kinsinger and Daisy Randall; Robert C. Herdliska and Lovedy McCubbin; William F. Brashears and Indie E. Wainwright; Thomas J. Welch ard Lillie M. Davis. Colored—Wm. H. Chapman and Hattie Finney; Wm. H. Fortune and Louisa V. Rogland; Wm. Flood and Bertha Brown, eee Heavy Fine Assessed. Alice White, colored, was today convicted before Judge Scott of keeping an unli- censed bar in O street alley, and was sent to jail for six months, in default of pay- ment of a fine of $400. The woman has ready served a term for a similar offense. ANACOSTIA HAPPENINGS Seven-Year-Old Boy Suffering From Results of ans Accident. Extensive Improvetients Being Made to Engine House and Grounds— General dnd Personal. Elmer Jenkins, the seven-year-old son of Edward Jenkins of Morris road, Anacos- tia, is at the Emergency Hospital in what is reported to be @ serious condition from the effects, it is stated, of an operation made necessary by an accident which oc- curred to him at his home.here.. The littic fellow had procured from a lead pencil the metal band or cap that is used to hold the eraser. He had this piece of metal in his mouth, whistling through it, when his sister frightened him, causing the meial band to drop down his throat and become lodged there. Dr. J. A. Watson was sent for and decided that the bit of metal had lodged in the trachea, leading to th> lungs. He referred the bey’s parents to Dr. F. T. Chamberlin, 222 New Jersey avenue southeast, who advised an early operation through the trachea. The «pera- tion was performed, it is stated, by Dr. Kerr of the Emergency Hospital. ‘The cut- ting had been done and just as the piece of metal was about to be seized and extract- ed the lad drew a long breath, gave a gasp and caused the metal obstruction to disap- pear farther down, It is feared it has or may reach the lungs. While such a condition is serious, it is said not to be immediately fatal. The boy's father, Mr. Edward Jeakins, is em- ployed as car inspector at thé®Pennsylva- nia railroad station. Absence Still Unexplained. No news has been received here from R. W. Bowman, the young man who left Mr. Frederick Kramer's. house last Saturday morning, leaving a note in which he threatened suicide. It is believed an in- vestigation in the direction of his home, !n Manassas, Va., would result in locating him. Improvements Ordered. District Commissioner Wight has in- spected the home of fire engine company No. 15, located at the corner of Washing- ton and Pierce streets, several times of late, and as a result some much-needed improvements are to be started at once. Trouble having been experienced always with the basement of the building by rea- son of dampness, a means of draining the premises is now being installed. The sur- face of the whole wasement is to be con- creted over again, and some changes are to be made in the rear end of the building, and the yard is to be concreted and have a brick wall built around it. The men’s rooms in the upstairs of the building are to be carpeted soon. It is said the extension of the fire alarm system to Congress Heights is not to be made now, because there is no water main to that place; and even if there were, it is declared it would not be possible at ‘pres- ent to force the water up the asylum hill. Scheduled for Sprinkling. C. F. Waison of Anacostia, superintend- ent of county roads,’ has mad» arrange- ments whereby Harrison stre2t from Mon- roe street to Good Hope Hill and Nichols avenue to the entrance of st. Elizabeth are to be sprinkled once a day each, Personal Mention. Mr. Patrick Barrett of St. Elizabeth 1s at Piney Point. Miss Bertha Swindells has sone to Rock Hall, Kent county, Md., to remain geveral weeks. Mr. Conrad Wentzel of No. 15 ‘ire en- gine company has been spending his leave at Colonial Beach: Mr. 8. Rollins of the same company is visiting friends in Charlotte Hall, Va, > Rev. M. P. Sulll¥an; pastor of St. Tere- sa’s Chureh, is spending his vacation at his home in’ Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. Elizabeth A. Rose js visiting her brother, Mr. Henry Deering, near* Zancs- ville, Ghio. She is aceompanted hy her granddaughter, Miss Mabel- Mundell. erage Only $1.25 to Baltimore’ and Return via Penns: ta Railroad. Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31, good to return until Monday, August 1, in: clusive. All trains except’ Congressional Limited.—..dvt. aa Arraigned a» Vagrant ‘ot guilty,” Willlam Beagle answered when arraigned in the Police Court this morning ona charge of vagrancy und sus- picion. ‘My attention was attracted to this man yesterday,” said Policeman Short, “by see- ing him jump over tie fence in front of No. 1218 30th street.” ‘The officer said he went to the house and found him in the back-yard. “What were. you doing in the yard?” the judge usked the prisoner. “I don’t know anything abou swered, “because I was drunk. When questioned, the defendant said he was a Washingtonian, but had been living in Baltimore since President McKinley's in- auguration. “I would advise th it,” he an- : t you let liquor alone in the future,” the court advised the pris- oner. The penalty was $10 tine or thirty days on the farm. —_—_>—_—_. To Pen Mar vin Pennsylvania Rall- road, Special excursion will leave 8:30 a.m. Sun- day, July 31. Rate, $1.75.—Advt. eee How Gen. Scott Acted. To the Editor of The Evening Star: 1 see it stated in your invaluable pa- per that the inhabitants of Santiago, trad- ers and shopkeepers as well as commercial men generally, are disposed to discount our American silver coin at an enormous rate. A similar cut was made in Vera Cruz, Mexico, after the capitulation of that city in April, 1847, but only 25 per cent was demanded. The remedy as ap- plied by General Scott to this traitorous scheme had the desired effect, and Ameri- can coin circulated at its face value ever afterward. A general order from head- quarters, printed in both idioms, informed the inhabitants that the hovses and walls of the city would be razed to the ground unless their unjust discrimination against silver ceased. The moral to this incident needs no ornamentation. VETUS. July 26, 1898. 2 —>+>—. Only $1.25 to Baltimore and Retarn on ali regular trains, except Congressional Limited, via Pennsylvania railroad, Satur- day and Sunday, July 38 and 31, good to re- turn until Monday, August 1.—Advt. ——_—_—-_— Ten Dollars or Thirty Days. James F. Loftus ‘and -Lizzie Edwards, fairly well-dressed young people, were in the dock of the Police!Court this morning charged with vagrancy: “We are not guilty,” the woman respond- ed, and the man’s answer proved that her plea for both suited-him. Policemen Cowne @nd@ Schuyler made the charge against them. © : “The woman liveS in @ house in the ‘Di- vision,’” said one 6f tHe officers, “and the young man visits her frequently. Last night when we wéfe talled to the house there had been a, row &nd the girl's dress was torn.” . Witness said this couple had caused trouble in the house on several occasions. The young woman made a statement in her own behalf. She could not understand why she should have been arrested on such a charge when, she said, she had done nothing. Loftus also made a statement. Judge Scott fined them $10 each, with thir- ty days on the farm as the alternative. 2 ze Bay Ridge and Return via B, and 0., 50 Cents. Salt water bathing, fishing, crabbing and boating. Trains leave at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., week days. 9:35 a.m., 1:30 and 8:15 p.m. Sundays.—Advt. ————. Additional Policemen Appointed. The following have been appointed by the District Commissioners additional privates on the police force: Samuel Bricker, for duty at the White House, and W. S. Bal- lenger, W. J. Baird and Robert I. Todd, for duty with the Belt Railway Company, / GIVEN 2 Hpaninc. Labor Delegates Discuys the Di: sal of a Brickiayer. The controversy with George W. Elliott, a bricklayer, who was recently re- moved from working on District bufldings because of alleged improper conduct, was made the subject yesterday of a hearing given by- the District Commissioners. Inspector Gormley, it will be recalled, di- rected the discharge of Mr. Elliott from work on the school building at 24th and F streets, because, as Mr. Gormley alleged, he had replied in an insulting manner to him and had also subsequently assaulted him. He was discharged by the contract- ors, Messrs. Baldwin and Peake, but was sent to work on the Peabody school build- ing, which work was also being done by the same firm. Mr. Brady, the inspector of buildings, then notified them that they must also take him off that work, where- upon complaint was made to the District Commissioners by the Central Labor Union that Mr. Elliott had been very unjustly treated, and the union requested a hearing in the matter. Mr. Milford Spohn represented that body at the hearing today, and he and the par- ties in interest related the circumstances. Mr. Spohn explained that Eliot's djscharge from work on the building at 24th and F streets was not objected to, but the or- ganization thought that he should have been allowed to work on the second build- ing. Commissioner Beach, however, ex- plained that where a man is discharged from work on a building because of im- proper conduct, or because of failure to re- spect or obey the directions of the inspector, it has been a rule of the engineer depart- ment of the District to prohibit him from working for the same employer at any other building then being erected for the District. The man could, however, work for any other party on other buildings, or could work tor the same party on District buildings after the completion of the work from which he had been discharged. This is done, Capt. Beach further explained, to enforce obedience to the orders of the in- spectors, who are charged by the District with the proper conduct of the work. Mr. Spohn replied that it is a rule to which they would have to object, and the Commissioners took the matter under ad- visement. Later in the day they decided not to interfere in the matter. —— ARRESTED AS SUSPECT. mis Carlisle Deitsh, a New Yorker, Placed in Custody. A young man giving his name as Carlisle Deitsh, and who says he has millionaire relatives in New York, was arrested here yesterday by Detectives Helan, Lacy and McNamee, and locked up on charges of alleged crookedness. He was found at a second-hand store on D street, where he was endeavoring to dispose of a pair of trcusers and other articles. As soon as the detectives had looked him over they charg- ed that he was one of the three alleged boarding house men for whom they had been searching. He admitted that he had been with two companions, but declared he would never give any information that might lead to their arres The police allege that he was implicated in the robbery of Mrs. Wentzeli's house, No. 928 New York avenue, sume days vgo. On that occasion three men called at the house about 11 o'clock in the morning, and one of them rented a room. An hour later the other two men called on him. About 2 o'clock the men left the room and failed to return. After 4 o'clock, when boarders returned home, several of them discovered that their rooms had been robbed. It is al- leged that Deitsh, as he gives his name, was one of the callers on the man who oc- cupied the room for about three hours. The detectives are now endeavoring to apprehend the other young men. Some of the property has already been recovered. —— FORT WASHINGTON. TRIALS AT Punishment of Two Members of Bat- tery A, 4th Artillery. Private Andrew Fuller, Battery A, 4th Artillery, having been tried by a general ccurt-martial convened at Fort Washing- ten, Md., and found guilty of violation of the 62d and 20th articles of war, was sen- tenced “to forfeit to the United States five dollars ($5.00) of his pay per month for four. @) months.” The ccurt in adjudging this sentence was lenient on account of the thirty (80) days’ ccrfirement in arrest be- fere trial. In apprevinr ine sentence Gen. Gillespie, commanding the department, says it is hoped that the future behavior of the aceused will indicate that he has profited by the consideration shown him by the court in imposing seatence. Privates Thomes Monaghan, Battery A, 4th Artillery, having been tried by a gen- eral court-martial convened at Fort Wash- ington, Md., and found guilty of conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline, in vielation of the 62d article of war, was seitenced “to be confined at hard labor at a military prison for the period of two (2) months, and at the expiration of which to be dishonorably discharged the service of the United States, forfeiting all pay and allowances due him.” The pro- ceedings, findings and sentence were ap- proved by Department Commander Gilles- pie. So much of the sentence as imposes confinement prior to discharge was remit- ted. —— CORONER WILL HOLD INQUEST. Death of William Keys Subject of Investigation. Coroner Carr will begin an inquest at 4 o'clock this afternoon in the case of Wil- liam Keys, the colored man who died sud- denly at the home of his brother on Pierce street Tuesday night, as published in yes- terday’s Star. One witness will be exam- ined, and the hearing will then be con- tinued until tomorrow. Coroner Carr had intended holding the inquest tomorrow, and the change in the program was made because of a conference between the police and the district attor- ney’s office. While there is a suspicion that the dead man was poisoned, there is nothing definite yet determined about the cause of death. Chemist Hird~had not yet concluded his examination of the con- tents of the man’s stomach, and until this is done the inquest cannot be completed. The detectives continued their investi- gation of the case last night and today, but failed to find anything tending to show that Keys’ wife was even in a position to have administered poison. It is the belief of the police that the death resulted from something other than poison. eS The Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home. To the Editor of The Evening Star: In the many Changes of ‘successive ad- ministrations since the civil war, probably not many in Washington today remember the successful fair held at the juncticn of 7th street and Pennsylvania avenue for the benefit of the orphans of soldiers and sail- ors, The sum netted from the fair was large enough to buy the building needed, and the Columbia Athletic Club occupies the site of the “home.” The present crisis raises the pertinc® question of a new home for orphans of sol- diers and sailors, and the query confronts us in a way that will not down. Should these lines be read by one com- petent to answer, may we not be informed the status of the “home,” and what be- came of the money received for the build- ing sold to Columbia Athletic Club? We are, moreover, impressed with the timeliness of the suggestion that the en- tire country might well be interested in this patriotic charity. Let us erect a na- tional home, where we may minister to the comfort and happiness of the children of men who have heroically sacrificed their life upon the altar of freedom in behalf of humanity. FL, 8. Oakland, Md., July 27, 1898. —— Proper Food Promotes Prosperity And gives bone and muscle to the you and prolongs tho life of the aged. Jas. F. Oyster, “pure butter” for the masses, 900 Pa. ave. "Phone 271, 5-lb. boxes, $1,.25.— Advertisemeat. ————-__ Champagne for the Soldiers. G. H. Mumm & Co. have donated 1,200 bottles of extra dry for the wounded sol- diers and sailors. —————_—_. Charge of Illicit Sales. Esau L. Johnson was today charged be- fore Judge Scott with selling liquor on Sunday. By advice of his counsel, Mr. Campbell Carrington, the defendant asked for a jury trial, which was granted. ‘ Second Conference of Preferred Stockholders to Be Held Angust 1. Cireular Letter to Be tf Special Committee—Terms Offered ied by —Johns Hopkins’ Interest. It is understood that a second confer- ence of holders of the first preferred stock of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad may be held to discuss the limitation fixed by the reorganizing syndicate as to the time when securities must be deposited in order to participate in the reorganization of the property. The date named is August 1, and after that date the managers of the reorganization anounce that they will re- ceive stocks and bonds not deposited, if at all, on terms named by themselves. A circular letter is to be sent to the first preferred stockholders by their special ccmmittee, composed of Messrs. John Gill, James L. McLane and John A. Whitridge, covering the situation in regard to the stock. The Johns Hopkins University and other holders, controlling about 24,000 shares of stock, sued thé receivers to enforce the payment of the six per cent annual divi- dend, on the contention that it was a_per- petual lien that must be paid ou of the gross earnings of the property. This case was taken to the United States Supreme Court, but the limitation as to the time of coming into the reorganization will ex- pire before a decision can be given. Individuals May Accept. It is stated that it is the purpose of the trustees of the university to push ‘tt suit, but fadividual holders who have be- come parties thereto may, if they so elect, accept the terms offered by the reorganiza~ tion committee. These terms provide that on the pay- ment of an assessment of $2 per share the holders of the first preferred stock 1 receive in exchange for cach share 5 per cent in new preferred stock and 3 per cent in new common stock. As the Johns Hopkins University owns about $1,- 00,000 of this stock, if the terms were ac- cepted the cash ssment to be paid would amount to about $20,000. It is believed that the Johns Hopkins University has sold enough of Sts stock to pay the assessment as above demanded, in order to guard against any contingen- cies that might arise growing out of their declination or neglect to pay under the present call. Deposit of Securities. It is stated that within the past few days Baltimore and Ohio securities have been deposited in very large amounts with the Mercantile Trust Company, New York, urder the plan of reorganization, and a member of the Baltimore reorganization committee has been informed -hat enough securities have already been turned in to assure the success of the plan. ‘This bank- said: The holders of bonds included in the plan are so well provided for that there is every inducement to accept the terms of- fered. As for the stockholders, considering that the road will certainly be sold under foreclosure, they must accept the terms offered or sell their shares at current fig- ures. This, of course, does not apply to the holders of the Baltimore and Ohio first pre- ferred, who may elect to decline the terms offered and stand on the chance of obtain- ing a favorable decision in the case now ending in the Supreme Court of the United Stat Unfortunately, if the first pre- terred stockholders cannot substantiate their claim, they may not receive as good terms as are now offered. “I have been asked by many holders whether it would be best to pay the as- sessment on Baltimore and Ohio second preferred and common, or sell their present holdings. My advice is to pay the assess- ment and see it out. I believe there will be strong efforts to make the new preferred stock a dividend-payer, in which event the new common stock, which is now selling at equivalent to 22%, should, and prob«bly would, sell considerabiy higher.” Rumored Change of Base. There has been some interest shown in financial circles in a report that credited the interests reorganizing the Baltimore and Ohio railroad with the intention to move the headquarters of the company from Baltimore to New York. This is the story that has been revived periodically for years, ever since the New York interests in the property became large. It is regard- ed as absurd by those familiar with the railroad, as not only does its charter oper- ate against such a project, but good busi- ness judgment would not tolerate a propo- sition to move the machinery of operation of the road away from the most important city to a city that it does not even reach over its own tracks. It is thought, however, a possibility of the future that the management of the Baltimore and Ohio may follow the ex- ample of other big railroads and have the executive head of the road stationed in New York. The duties of the president of a big railroad are year by year becoming closer to the financial interests that con- trol the property, and this has caused the lecation in New York of the offices of ine presidents of a number of lines. In all such cases the headquarters of the company are ccntinued at seme place on the line of the road. As an illustration of this, the South- ern railway, which ts one of the largest railroad properties that has undergone a reorganization, maintains its headquarters in Washington and has its president fn New York. Chey INN Chase ° Delightful rooms (with and without bath) and beard, at cool, table Chevy Chase Inn. Elegant dinners is kinds of refreshments at city prices. T: l4th st. cars, change at U et. GEO. A. MILLS, Jr. jy19-100 B, AND O. REORGANIZATION | Jewelry Sto! eves attacked the show case in froné of Henry Ansley's jewelry store, No. 217 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, last nigh and made a good haul, about $190 worth of Jewelry being taken. Just what time the robbery was committed “ts not known, it being aboit 5 o'clock this morning when the discovery was made. The property taken consisted of rings and. scarf pins, —-_—-_—_ Blackberry © jal Wanted. Letters have been received at Red Cross headquarters from the officers of the Red Cross at Jacksonville and other southern points askirg for blackberry cordial to use there, where dysentery is tncreastng daily. Donations may be sent to Red Cross head- quarters at 1310 G street northwest, where they wil be shipped to points in need g I Have No Stomac Said a Jol mante rotui man of 40, dity, “sin saparilla.” Whet by granc digestive tcnic bad so ex cured all distress and disagreeab tic symptoms that he lived. ate an ja comfort. You may be put inte lightful condition if you will take Hood’s Sarsaparilla America’s Greatest Medicine. PEPEC EEE COOP ECOD SCENE OFOO9O TSH EOOOOFOS9OOOH SOOVPPPOO POOH HPOOOOOOOOY EXCURSIONS, ‘ETC. Special to Piney Point, $2.50 Round Trip, Saturday, July 30 including transprtation, “meaie qnd re hotel. ‘Dake the steamer ARROW SMITH urday, July 30, sharp arrive in Washing ing beautiful view of Ie ¥ light. Tickets for sale by Wash.B. Williams, 7th & D, js2s-2t SPECIAL EXCURSIO! TO PEN MAR, Sunday, July 3ist, 1898. B. and P. station, cor. 6th and B, ++ $1.8 PARKER'S BOC th nw SIMMS” DRU E, 14th and N. ¥. ave. WHITE'S MUSIC STORE, 929 F st. n.w. 3¥26-5t The only up-to-date resort; RIVER VIEW. Steamer Sam'l J. Pentz DAILY at 10 18 ond 6:45 p.m. Sundsys at 11 am., 2:4 45 ane 6:15 p.m NALLY CONDUCTED TRIPS DAY, RIDAY ond Dancing day t Sunday. Sunday concert by River View Orchestra, Chris, Arth, jt., leader. Tickets..............25¢. Children 15ey Steamer leaves River View, returning at 12:18, 5, 8 and 10 p.m. Family Day ‘Tickets, 10. Sund: 20, very Saturday. to ali on 10 a.m. and 2:15 pam E. S. RANDALL, Proprieter, Choice dass still open for charter. = s : an Alexandria and Arlington, ELECTRIC TRAINS, STATION, 18% & PA. AVE. For Alexandria and Arlington, every For Mt. Vernon, every our, from I) ROUND TRIP to Mt. Vernon. i dria and Arlington, 60c. Alexandria o: lington only, 20c. WASH., ALEXANDRIA & MT. VERNON RY, iy2d-12d Steamer “Macalester” For [Indian Head Thursday, Friday and Saturday Evenings at 6:30. Boat Stops at Marshall Hall Going and Coming. Round Trip, 25c. Dally trips to Marshall Hall at 10 a.m. and 2:30 Pm. "Sundays, 11 a.m., 2:30 and p.m. GFSchrocder’s Band. Everything first class. FOR MOUNT VERNON daily except Sunday, from 7th st. wharf, at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. "Round trip, Bc. Admission to grounds and mausion, 25c. STEAMER BARTHOLDI FOR or evening. Rowbo and stoi INO. of F st. and N. H COLO! War restrictions removed. FIV HOL THE EAMER JANE MC t. wharf daily, except Monday, 2 o'clock a.m. sharp. aw TURDAY, 6:30 P.M) Returning 19 o'clock p.m. Salt Water Bathing, Fishing aud Crabbing. For state rooms and tickets apply to GUZMAN, in E. F. Droop's Music 925 Penna. ay ADAM F. WURACH, Mansger. 316-150 Telephone 1198. A GOOD SEAT TO = GLEN ECHO——— nd return is assured if you TOWN and TENALLYTOWN with ‘@ re a “F st.” Mne, 32d E MINUTES. On" ari: Chevy Chase (one fare) board EMPTY EAS¢ on a Glen — R. = i good, geats fore reaching crow cle." G7 Returning, last car conn Chevy Cbase with Glen Echo car at 125 jyl3-t CITY ITEMS. Keep “Diamond” in Your Ice Box this hot weather. The best thirst-quencher. For tonic purposes ker brunette sister, “Munchener,” is unrivaled. Case of 2 aoz. bottles of either, $1.25. Write or ‘phone 222. Nat'l Capital Brewing Co., 14th&D s.e. “if You Have Money to Burn” Pay $1.00 for Puffed-bosom Outing Shirts. If not, go to C. Auerbach, 7th and H, acd buy the identical article for 49c. Look at window full of them. at AMUSEMENTS. Park Cycle Races Wednesday, August 3, 8 p.m. Feature—Australiaa Pursult Race. Prices, 15, 25 and 50c. 4y28-10a Thirsty Wheelmen will find nothing more satisfying than our ng ft beer—"t to the right spot."” Magnificent summer gac- Gen. “Free concert every cventug. Super dinsers at city prices. Ride out 7th st. or 14th st. roads on your bike. or take 7th st. electric cars. BRIGHTWOOD HOTEL. J. B. Schlosser, Prop. eth EGnO. Great Vaudeville Program —Introéucing aa COMER, HELIN THE GREAT, SISTERS, & STONE, ST. BELMCS AND ROBERT DO! ING & CO., IN TWENTY MINUTES OF The Gladiator. (ARENA SCENE.) ADMISSION TO AMPHITHEATER. CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS. ¢ safe OPEN DAY AND BVEDING. ‘LEN ECH( COUNTRY CLON DINNERS, TABLE ‘eek- iN Wednesday, “Faust *Baturday “Matioee’ and Night, BATTLE of GETTYSBURG 15th St. and Ohio Ave., NOW OPEN. Ze. 10¢. 3025 tt 36 Hours’ Outing for $2.00 CHEAPEST TRIP OF THE SEASON. Includes transpcrtation on steamer HARRY RANDALL and supper, lodging and breakfast at HOTEL BELLEVIEW, CHAPEL POINT, M Rouad-trip tickets on ‘steamer, including dinner, supper, etate room, breakfast and dinner, will also be sold cc those who wish to take an’ enjoyable two-day outing on the river, for $3.80. Take steamer on Sundays, Tuesdays or Thurs- days at 7 a.m. Returning on alternate da: jy5-12tt © E. S. RANDALL, Prop. of Steamer. i i, cy) “Ericsson LineExcursions' ATTRACTIVE WATER ROUTE FROM BALTIMORE To Philadelphia (day boxt) every day (except Sunday) at 7:3) a.m. “81. To Philadelphia (night steamer To Philadelphia aud retura by rail. trom Puiladelphia by’ rail) To Cape M nd return (ten days} ‘To Cape May and return (season). ‘To Atlantic City (from Philadelpb! 7 To Atlantic City and return (ten days) To Atlantic City and retura (season). ety ag Chom Poiladeiphe, ber rete return, season (from jelphia by rail). To New York (from Philadelphia by rail) ‘To New York and return (eleven days) Night steamers (except Sundays) from wharf, Light and Pratt streets, at 5 p.m. Write scriptive pamphlet and fsbii ton. Tickets os ets to Albany, a L; Fall — ew Portland, r Saratoga Spri laven, Conn. 5 inte orth. timore, MG.” Sane For Arlington, Fort Piyer and Falis Church--Take the F st. or Penn. ave. cars — and the clectric cars at Aqueduct bridge. aut. Wi2shington 3 i p 5 VTL RRREF LT i |