Evening Star Newspaper, August 19, 1898, Page 10

10 c=. ———— LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEM TS TONIGHT. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—“Bon Ton Burlesquers.” Bijou Theater—Vaudeville. Ohio avenue and 15th street—Battle of Gettysbr Congress Heights.—Vaudeville. —— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for River View at 10 am. 5 and 6:45 p.m. Steamer Charles Macalester for Marshall and Mount Vernon at 10 a.m., 2:30 6:30 p.m. Steamer Charles Macalester for Indian Head at 6:30 p.m. teamer T. V. Arrowsmith for Colonial ach and river landings at 6 p.m. teamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and intermediate points at ) a.m. Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach at 30 p.m. umer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and dings at 7 a.m. r Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress at 6:30 p.m. s 4 street and Pennsylvania ze for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to Trains leave B. & O. depot for Bay Ridge at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Trains leave 1314 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling- ton and Fort Myer and Falls Caurch every half hour from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Trains leave 3: nd M streets and 32d and P reets every ten minutes for West Chevy Chase and Glen Echo. pee he Better light and more of it. Let us repair those old Gas Fixtures; will refinish like new at small cost. C. A. MUDDIMAN & CO., 616 peor ha techatdaed DELECTABLE MEAT DELICACIES. The Meat you'll meet with here bound to meet your approval. The very finest of Beef, whether it be a ro or a steak you want—the best and tenderest Lamb—these index the character of Meats we retail. T. T. KEANE, Center Mkt. (Home- Dressed Meats only 12th, 1204 G. FOR YOUR ICED TEA Use ‘‘Kenny’s Cheon,” the best 50c. tea In America. Pure American-refined Sugars sold at cost. 8 city stores. WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF. Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef, Del- monico Steak, go to John R. Kelly, 9th st. wing, Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. Try Reisinger’s Ice Cream, 235 G st n.w. Ordered by Commissioners. The following orders have been issued by the District Commissioners: That contract be awarded S. S. Shedd & Brother to replace the drainage main stack and closets in the Abbott School building, at the price named in their bid, viz., $724; this being the lowest bid re- That the following work be done under the provisions of the permit system: Lay cement sidewalk in front of 1207 M street northwest, estimated cost, lay cement sidewalk in front of No: », 3212 and 3214 D street northwest, estimated cost, $11 lay cement sidewalk on the east side ef 3d street from C street to Indiana a nue, on C street from 3d street to lot 10 and on Indiana avenue from 3d street to lot 11, estimated cost, $870; lay cement sidewalk and set new curb in front of 1460 shton street northwest, estimated cost, pave continuous tree space in front of P street northwest, estimated cost, Ss se Gude's Roses Are Beauties. 4B. ertisement. —$_o—___ Judge Reproves a Constable. Mills today dismissed a charge of 2sainst Emma Thompson, colored, ing so he characterized the ar- rest as a high handed outrage. “harles E. Groome, a constable, testified that 2y he went to the house of s Thompson, No. 1832 M street, and by ns of a trick succeeded in getting into the place, the object being to serve a re- plevin. He was then attacked by Miss Thompson and her mother, who beat him severely about the head. He finally threw Miss Thompson to the floor, and for a time held “her there. Calvin Chase, counsel for the ac- $ about to cro: Xamine the & witnes$, when the court told unnecessary. Judge Mills Made a few remarks expressive of opinion regarding the conduct of Mr. Groome, while attempting to serve the writ, and released the accused from arrest. — —__ Quality is the Spirit in This Store. Where quality is, satisfaction is, and that is the place to spend your money.’ When in Law, need of butter give us your patronage. We will please you. We ‘have all qualities. James F. Oyster, 900 Pi Advt -_ Wrong Parties Arrested. Jeremiah Scott, a young colored man, called on Florence Brown last night and took her to a picnic at a Hilisdale Park. On their way home they boarded an elec- tri car and before the car had passed through Anacostia Policeman Ryon was called to quell a disturbance. Two men on the car who were armed with bottles of whisky drew the bottles from their pockets and indulged in conduct for which Scott them. ‘here are ladies on the car,” he said, d you should not act in this way.” The policeman arrested Scott and his end and locked them up on charges of isorderly conduct. He did not arrest the men who had the bottles and who caused the troubl Attorney Chase made a statement of the case in court this morning, and the testi- meny bere out what he said. The charges were thereupon dismissed. > $3.50 “Speciai” Grand Excursion $3.50 to Fort Mon: oe, Norfolk & Va. Beach via Norfc 4 Washington steamer, Sat- urday, 6:2 -_ Tickets, $3.50, good to re- turn Sunday night. See schedule this page. —Advertisement. gene Tour of Inspection. Mr. Warner Stutler, District superintend- ent of street’ and alley cleaning, will leave next week on a trip to New York, Phila- hia and Buffalo, for the purpose of in- ng the work in those cities of mu- 1 removal of ashes and like refuse, and for the purpose of obtaining informa- tion in connection with the cost there of such work, preparatory to submitting esti- m for doing this werk at public ex- pense here. is but bargains at Hoeke’s clearing dvt. ————e Drove His Sister Upstairs. Arthur Cheek complained this morning to Judge Taylor that the police had arrested the wrong man. “When I got home this morning, about 12:20 o'clock,” he said, “I found my sister sitting up talking to friends, and I drove her upstairs.” “But what about the court “If you call it profanity to drive my sis- ter upstairs,” he answered, “I don’t know anything about it. The policeman errested the wrong man.” A fine of 8 was imposed, ———.__ THE STAR DY MAIL, the profanity?” asked 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 60 cents per month. Invariably in advance. Sub- seribers changing their address from one Post-office to another should |PROPOSED CANONIZATION Efforts of the Friends of Late Right Rev. Dr. Neumann. Claim for High Honor Now Under In- vestigation—First Saint Among the American Clergy. Mention was made in The Star several menths ago that an investigation was being conducted by high Catholic digni- taries oz the claims made by friends of a late bishop of Philadelphia, Right Rev. Dr. Nevmann, that under the rules of the church that eminent divine was entitled to the honor of canonization. Information has been received by the head of the Order of Redemptorists, In the archdiocese of Baltimore, of which Washington forms a part, and ugder whose auspices the exam- ination was conducted, to the effect that a decree has been rendered on the question, and it is said to be uncertain whether or not the deceased bishop will eventually be canonized. The decree states it has been found that homage or “cult” had not been paid to this bishop, and according to a decree of Pope Urban VIII this lack cf homage is one of the necessary conditions for canon- ization. When the decree became know many persons, unacquainted with the pro- cess of canonization, believed that the cause of the venerable Bishop Neumann had suffered a backward step, and that it would either be delayed or abandoned. One who can speak with authority on the matter states that had the congrega- tion of rites in its investigation of the sub- ject discovered that the venerable bishop had been given homage by any of the faithful it would, no doubt, have ex- pressed its displeasure at such a state of affirs, and perhaps {t might have operated against his subsequent canonization. Investigation in Progress. A tribunal now sitting at Philadelphia is engaged in making an investigation into the miracles said to have been performed with relics of the venerable bishop. The work of this tribunal is especially tedious and may continue for months. The tri- bunal which met some months ago in Bal- timore was for the purpose of examining persons who had known the venerable Bishop Neumann and could bear witness to his life and works. The testimony given is kept secret until after a decision has been rendered at Rome, when the obliga- tion of secrecy is removed. When sworn testimony has been taken a true copy will be made, the original being retained and the copy sent to the holy see by a special messenger. Rev. Joseph Wissel of St. Peter's Church, Philedelphia, and a member of the Re- demptorists’ Order, the postulator or pro- moter of the cause of the bishop, will go to Rome next week in regard to the mat- ter. He was a member of the tribunal which met in Baltimore. Bishop Neumann was honored with the title of venerable about twelve years ago, in accordance with the testimony taken by the diocesan pro- cess, in response to a request made to the Congregation of Rights by the archbishop of Philadelphia. The next step is that of beatification, after which the candidate will be called “biessed.”” Canonization is de- layed much longer, and may not occur for fifty or more years. The Congregation of the Most Holy Re- deemer, or Redemptorists, as the priests of the congregation are known in general, was founded in 1732 by St. Alphonsus Ligouri. It now has a membership of 2,000, scattered over the world. Though the order has not been in existence 200 years, two of its members have been beatified. They are “Blessed Clement Marie Hofbauer,” who established the order in Poland, Austria and Switzerland, and Blessed Jerard Ma- jella, an Italian, who was a lay brother in the order. There are numbers who have been honored with the title of venerable. Should Bishop Neumann be canonized he will be the first saint on the North Ameri- can continent. The first American saint was St. Rose of Lima, South America. Sketch of Bishop's Career. Bishop Neumann was born at Prachatitz, Bohemia, March 28, 1811. He studied theol- ogy at Budwieis, in his native country. From boyhood he had a desire to labor among immigrants of his nationality in the United States, and after many difficulties eeded in reaching this country in May, 1836. He was met in New York by Bishop Dubois, who ordained him to tne priest- hood June of that year. His first work was as a misstonary in western New York. Besides his work as a clergyman, he taught school and studied médicine, ' gathering herbs and plants in the forest for his use. He joined the Redemptorists at Pittsburg in 130. Two years later-he mede his vows, being the first Redemptorist professed in this country. © 77" : In 1843. th young priest went to Balti- mission in the surrounding country. was a splendid linguist, speaking twelve languages fluently, and Was considered a powerful pulpit orator. A year later he was made superior of the Pittsburg house, and in 1846 was made head of the order in the United States. In 1847 he was miade rector of St. Alphonsus Church, Baltimore, and two years later, when he declined to serve longer as su- perior of the order, returned to the church. He remained at St. Alphonsus Church until 1 when he was made bishop of Phila- delphia, an honor which he wished to de- cline. He was consecrated at St. Alphonsus Church March 20, 1852, and dropped dead in Philadelphia January 5, 1860. He is re- garded as founder of- the Order of School Sisters of Notre Dame, as well as the Sis- ters of the Third Order of St. Francis. See SEE ORPHANS’ COURT, Justice Bradley Transacts Consider- able Business Today. Justice Bradley sat in Orphans’ Court this morning disposing of business that had accumulated during the week. In the estate of Fred Will Bill letters of administration were issued to James L. Norris, the administrator’s bond being fixed at $1,000. The last will and testament of Philip A. Tracy was by decree admitted to probate and record. An order was also-tssued in the estate granting letters testamentary to George W. Gray ahd Joseph J. Darling- ton, who will be required to give bond in the’ sum of $60,000. The will of George B. Harrison was also admitted to probate and record and letters testamentary ordered issued to Judson T. Cull and Ferdinand Schmidt, bond being Placed at $40,000. M:. Grove K. Gilbert was appointed ad- ministrator of the estate of Georgiana W. Marvine and ordered to give bond in the sum of $30,000. The total of bonds required by the court during its session today was $131,000, an unusually large figure for this season of the year, when there is very litle legal business ‘being transacted in any of the city hall tribunals of justice. es Romie $1.25 To Baltimore and Return $1.25 Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Every Saturday and Sunday during Au- gust and September; good to return until the following Monday. All trains except the Congressional Limited.—Advt. —_—_.—_— His Promise Saved Him. “T'm not a vagrant,” Michael Kelly said, when arraigned before Judge Taylor this morning. “Th young man was in an almost nude condition,” was the complaint of Policeman jardner. Onie was on a vacant lot on 10th street northeast when the officer found him. judge. your honor,” said the young man, “I’m going back to New York when I get out.” f you are going to leave the city,” said the judge, “I’m not disposed to hold you to become a charge upon the taxpayers.” His personal bonds were taken to leave the city. ' Eee To His Wife. The nuncupative will of John H. Loch- boehler, deczased, was filed today for pro- bate. On his d2athbed and in the presence of four witnesses he was asked if he did not wish to speak seriously to his wife. To this the dying man replied that he wished all of his property to go to his wife, Emma, The will consists of the sworn statements of Horace B. Coblentz, C. F. Wollard, Mary C. Wollard and George H. Bartlett to the above effect. Lechboehler died August 14 at his r:sidence, No. 56 R street northwest. CATANIA AS TRANSPORT. — Reason Why Col. Harries Refused te Accept the Vessel. T» the Editor of The Evening Star: Some personal inquiries addressed to me, and some criticisms I have heard regard- ing the delay of the District troops in sail- ing from Santiago, merit a word in reply. It is doubiless a serious disappointment to those whose friends and relatives are there that the troops were not embarked on the first transport which was provided. It would be pleasanter to be welcoming them home than to, be awaiting tidings of their departure. Nevertheless, it will probably be found that Col. Harries acted wisely in protesting against the ship which was des- ignated for them. They had had experience of the Catania in their voyage from Tampa to Siboney. What that oxperience was has been dis- cicsed in private letters. With the officers and men believing that the transport was unseawortiy, the commanding officer would have neglected a plain duty if he had failed to protest against his men being compelled to return on tt. That the board appointed to examine the condition of the transport reported !t seaworthy does not alter the circumstances which called forth the protes:. While. the Catania may be safe enough to be used for a hospital ship, or may be utilized for a limited number of soldiers, there is nothing to show that the transport was fit to convey an entire regiment. Over- crowding and other discomforts were per- haps unavoidable on the transports which carried the troops to Santiago. There is no reason, however, why after the hard- ships and expesure of the service there they should not be allowed to make the home voyage on ships which have suitable accommodations. Col. Harries has a deserved reputation for watching over the health and comfort of his men. When the facts are known it will probably be shown that his demand for a better transport ship was fully jus- tified. CHARLES M. PEPPER. Washington, D. C., August 18. — EXCURSIONS. The excursion which the Norfoik and Washington Steamboat Company has scheduled for tomorrow evening will give the stay-at-homes a welcome opportunity to spend a most enjoyable Sunday out of town. This is another of those delightful Saturday evening trips to Fortress Monroe, Norfolk, Newport News, Virginia Beach and Ocean View, which have been so pop- ular all summer. The steamer will leave 7th street wharf at 6:30 p.m., and reach Old Point Comfort and Norfolk early Sun- day morning. The day can be thoroughly enjoyed there or at Virginia Beach or Ocean View, the fishing and surf bathing at all these famous summer resorts bein; especially fine. The shipyards at Newport News, the navy yard at Norfolk, the troops quartered at Old Point and the ships lying at anchor in Hampton Roads all come in for their share of attention for visitors. Besides these attractions, there is the tail on the Potomac and Chesapeake bay on the elegant steamer Washington of the Norfolk and Washington line, which to many is one of the most enjoyable parts of the entire trip, for the salty breezes ere cool and refreshing, and the spacions state rooms, with their comfortable beds, make sleep a luxury, indeed. On account of the reduced rate at which tickets are sold for this special excursion they will be good to return only on Sunday night. What a luxury it fs to get away from the sultry air of the clty and spend an evening in the cool river breezes, as the steamer Charles Macalester makes the sail down the Potomac to Marshall Hall and Indian Head every Thursday, Friday and Satur- day evenirg. It is a treat, Indeed, after one has worked all day in the hot city to get a comfortable seat on deck and enjoy the fine breezes as they come sweeping over the steamer. The sunsets on the river are magnificent these evenings, the color- ing of the sky as the sun slowly sinks bey hind the Virginia hitls being wonderfully vivid and brilliant. And after the sun is down and the stars peep out from their covering of black the ride on the water is all to be desired. That is why so many re- main on board and enjoy the entire sail to Indian Head. Yet dancing and the other amusemenfs at Marshall Hall are sufficient to induce a large number to leave the steamer. Steamer Charles Macalester makes the sail to Marshall Hall and Indian Head every Thursday, Friday and Satur- day evening, leaving 7th street wharf at 6:30. Three trips will be made to Marshall Hall on Sunday, steamer leaving at 11 a.m., 2:30 and 6 p.m. Those who wish to spend Sunday out of town, have a thoroughly enjoyable outing and reach home Monday morning in ample tim> for business should take the Saturday evening trip on the palatial steamer T. V. Arrowsmith. ‘This popular river steamer will leave 7th street wharf tomorrow even- ing at 6 o’cloek sharp fcr Colonial Beach, Colton’s, Piney Point, St. George’s Island and points on the low2r Potomac. This trip gives two nights and the entire day Sunday on the water, as well as a chance to be in the cool river breezes, enjoy the beautiful gcenery along the river and have an oppor- tunity to fish, crab, sail and bathe tn salt water. This is a very reasonable trip, and the accommodations on the steamer are first class in every respect. Tomorrow will be the regular family day at River Vi2w, and parents are invited to bring all their little ones and give them a day’s outing at the View, where they can play about to their hearts’ content and have a good time. For the entertainment of the little folks Miss Retta Danzell, the young lady aeronaut, who has been making such fine balloon ascensicns and parachute drops at River View, will make the last a: cension of the season at River View. This young lady will try to reach an elevation of over 6,000 feet before cutting the parachute loose, and will drop in th river or on land, wherever the breeze takes her. There will also be music and dancing, and the chute and other attractions wiil be ready to give pizasure. The Pentz will leave her wharf at 10 a.m., 2:15 and 6:45 p.m., and on the two early trips the usual ten-cent fare will be charged. Stops will be made at Alexan- dria on all trips. + Saturday and Sunday Excursions to Baltimore. Only $1.25via Pennsylvania R.R. Saturdays and Sundays during August and Septemb2r. Return following Monday. All trains except Congressional Limited.— Advertisement. See ee Makes a Mistake. “Boss, will you give me a nickel?” asked William Chambers, a young colored man, when he met Policeman Lee in citizen's clothes. “What do you want with it?” the officer asked. “I want to get something to eat,” Cham- bers answered. The officer reminded him that he had his pocket filled with bread and meat. s “I know I have,” he said, “but I want semething hot.” The colored man told the officer that he came here from Lynchburg a week ago and had been stopping at the mission. When he appeared in court this morning he said he had a good home in Willow Tree alley. He admitted he had made a differ- ent statement to the policeman, “{ didn't know exactly what I was do- ing yesterday,” he said. “I made a mis- take.” He was released on his personal bonds. ee Bay Ridge and Return via B. & 0., 50 Cen’ Salt water bathing, fishing, crabbing and boating. Trains leave B. and O. depot 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. week days; 9:35 a.m., 1:30 and 3:15 p.m. Sundays.—Advt. ———__. Cannot Waive Regulations. Replying to a request made to them by Mr. W. S. Shallenberger, the s2cond assist- ant postmaster general, for a permit to oc- cupy the building in the rear of 459 C street as a mail-lock repair shop without having to obtain the consent of the owners of property in th vicinity, the District Com- missioners today wrote Mr. Shallenberger that they have no jurisdiction in the matter if the building is to be under the exclusive charge of the United States. But if the building in question is not under such ex- clusive charge of the general government the Commissioners explain that they do not. see how thay can consistently waive the en- forcement of the building regulations gov- erning the case. gee Sergeant Mueller’s Return. George J. Mueller, jr., late sergeant of Company K, 1st District of Columbia Vol-. unteers, telegraphed his parents last night tats te ae Sout in one som San- nd would be home late afternoon, ies AFFAIRS IN-ALEXANDRIA Special Meeting alledicf Board of County Supervisors. Important Matters Scheduled for Its ConsiderationeRatension of Mt. Vernon Avenue—Personals, e —— Evening: Star Bureau, ‘No. 727 King Street, + Bell Telephone 106, ALEXANDRIA, Va., August 19, 1898. The special meeting of the board of su- pervisors for Alexandria county, to be held in the county court house Monday next, will open bids for the extension of Mt. Ver- non avenue from Del Ray to this city. The extension of this excellent thoroughfare would be of much advantage both to Alex- andria and Del Ray. One important ad- vantage in the change would be that the railroad crossing at St. Asaph, which Is sald to be dangerous, coud be avoided in travel between here and Del Ray. The board will also have for its considera- tion the rebuilding of several bridges which were washed away during the recent heavy rains. There was hardly a bridge in the county that was not either washed away or datnaged. Cars Smashed. Yesterday evening some cars which were being shifted in the W. and O. yard got beyond control and ran down a grade, smashing into the shifting engine and doing considerable damage. Two cars were total wrecks, several United States wagons were demolished and the front trucks were knocked out of the engine, which was other- wise slightly damaged. None of the train- men was injured in the wreck. The car which ran overboard from the B. and O. barge was landed today after much difficulty. Alleged Recklessne: Today Mr. Walter Roberts made com- Plaint at the mayor's office against the Southern roalroad for an alleged reckless handling of cars on Union street. Mr. Rcb- erts stated that this morning a runaway was caused by the rapid running of cars between King and Prince streets. A horse and wagon belonging to Mr. 8S. H. Fegan was standing at Union street when the train came by, frightencing the animal, which ran, narrowly escaping a mix-up of teams on Union street. Disorderly Street Corner. The only case in the police court today was that of John Douglass, colored, charged with using abusive and profane language on the City Hotel corner. The evidence showed that there was simply a drunken quarrel, and the mayor dismissed the case, with a warning to all the parties against congregating on this corner. He sald that respectable people avoided that place on account cf the language of the abitual loafers. Personal and Other Notes. Mr. B. Wheatley, jr., has returned from Richmond, where he was in attendance on the State Funeral Directors’ Association. Mr. Wheatley was elected one of the threé state delegates to the national convention which meets in Omaha next month. The other delegates are Mr, W. M. Butcher of Harrisonburg, and Mr. J. C. Smith of Nor- ‘ol. Lieut. L. R. Donohoe of Company I, 3d Virginia Regiment, is in town today. Lieut. Donohoe was formerly. an Alexandria edi- tor, for a long time conducting a daily. After the storm last night people saw a bright blaze in the direction of Arlington Heights. It is supposed that a building had been struck by; lightning. The tug Templar, which was damaged at Riverside yesterday, ig here this morning for repairs. C. C. Wood has sold to C. S. Merwin four lots at Del Ray fer $600, and two lots in the same place to/Sarah L. Warfield for $300; also two lots at St. Elmo to Margaret F. Morgan for $300. Oceola Tribe of Red Men held a meeting last night in Setepta Halty< Sica A HUSBAND'S ACT. He Goes to Jall in Wife. “TI am willing to take all the responsibili- ty for my wife's act,” said William Hamil- ton, colored, today to Judge Taylor. As a result, Hamilton went to the workhouse under a sentence of sixty days in default of payment of a fine of $250 for keeping an unlicensed bar. The case was the last of those which grew out of raids made by Sergeant Daley and Precinet Detective Barnes Sunday last, during which several parties, who have since been tried, were arrested on the charge of keeping an unlicensed bar. In the present case both Hamilton and his wife were prisoners. The evidence showed that it was the woman who conducted the bar, and Judge Taylor had said he would release the husband, when the latter arose and asked the court to send him to prison in place of his wife, the latter being sick and unable for physical reasons to endure confinement in prison. Judge Taylor asked Hamilton if he real- ized the consequences to him if the court accepted ‘his proposition, and Hamilton re- plied that he did. The sentence as already stated was then imposed and Hamilton went back to a cell to await transportation to the workhouse. es Baltimore and Return via B. and 0., $1.25. All trains Saturday and Sunday, August 20 and 21. Tickets valid for return until Monday following.—Advt. ——_—_ Defendant Didn’t Know. “Judge, your honor, I was under the in- fluence of—" began Oscar W. Archer, a sol- dier, when arraigned in Judge Taylor’ court this morning on a charge of disorder- ly conduct. iS “Never mind about the influence,” inter- rupted the bailfff. ‘Are you guilty or not guilty?” “Well, really, I don’t know,” the volun- teer said. “I suppose the policeman knows.” “To what regiment do you belong?” Judge Taylor inquired. “The Ist New Jersey,” was his answer. “You are the third member of this regi- ment to appear in court within a few days,” the court told him. Policeman Shultz told the court that the soldier was drunk last night. He was disor- derly, and the officer fovnd him attempting to stop stre2t cars near the Capitol. “Has your pass expired?” the soldier was asked. “It expired at 8 o'clock last night.” The court tmposed a, penalty of $5 or fif- teen days, and said the man would be re- leased when the guard.came for him. Place of His Spend Sunday+in Baltimore. Only $1.25 round trip,via Pennsylvanta R.R. Saturdays and indays during August and Sept2mber; geod. to return following Monday. All traingexeept the Congression- al Limited.—Advt. Convicted of Assault. Frank B. Sullivan, @ member of the Ist Rhode Island Regiment, was today con- victed in the Police):Court of assaulting Arthur B. Brown, ‘colored, by threatening to shoot him. The evidence showed that Brown gave no provacation whatever for Sullivan's conducty' Sullivan admitted the charge, but stated: that he was so much under the influence of liquor at the time as to be unaware of what he was doing. The prisoner begged Judge Mills not to send him to prison, as it would result in his dishonorable discharge from the army. The judge said under the circumstances he would take Sullivan's personal bond. ‘The accused was then released. = DINNER, *1. Ri tt Chase ide or drive out pe oe ee Jon fora. oud Table D'Hote Dinner, $1. - ments at city prices. GEO. A. MILLS, Jr. aul7-8d CITY ITEMS. Meet Me On the Dewey Bench, and Be Sure to attend C. Auerbach’s 7 & H Great Semi-. Reduction in High- Grade Men’s and Domestic Maciinss and Save 0c, on Every Dollar. THE NATIONAL AIR. Proposed by Mr. Clay and Whistlea by His Servant, ‘To the Editor of The Evening Start In your issue of Saturday last there Is an article on the natfonal anthem adopted at the treaty of Ghent in 1815, Perhaps it is not generally known how it became so. After the treaty was signed a popular demonstration was determined upon, when the national song of each country was to be given. The commissioners were assem- bled, discussing arrangements, when some one asked Mr. Clay, who had not the slightest ear for music—could not even whistle—what was the naticnal air of America. Mr. Clay said, “Yankee Doodle,” but he knew neither the words nor the tune. This was a dilemma, for to leave it out would look like a slight to our country. Finally it occurred to Mr. Clay to call in his body servant, a negro, black as the blackest. He cam an you sing ‘Yankee “I can whistle it, master,” was the imme- diate response. < “Then do so.” And he did. The bandmaster was sent for in a hurry, and as he whistled the mu- sic was written down, und was that night welecmed with boisterous delight. M. H.C. Dorset, Vt., August 17. ————— Sunday Night Club. The Sunday Night Music Club met at Miss Elsa Ulke’s, on S street northwest, to wish her bon voyage to Berlin, whither she went Wednesday of the past week for a ccurse of two years in piano study. The following program was given: First Peer Gint Suite, by Grieg, the al- legro and largo, from Beethoven's first Piano concerto, and the allegro and Ro- mance, from Mozart’s fourteenth piano concerto, Miss Ulke doing the solo piano work, with double string accompaniment; the vocal numbers being, “With Joy, the Impatient Husbandman,” from Haydn's Seasons, Mrs. M. Nolan’ Martin; “Quis est Hemo,” Rossini, Mrs, Kitty Thompson and Mrs. Martin; “I Waited for the Lord,” frem Mendelssohn's Lobgesang, arranged as a trio, Mrs. Berry, Mrs. Martin, Miss Lucia Nola; and Schubert’s Erl King, by Miss Nola; all being sung with piano and dcuble string quartet accompaniment. es C. & 0.—Official Route—K. P. One Fare for Round Trip. The Knights of Pythias will leave Wash- ington for Indianapolis via Chesapeake and Ohio route Saturday, August 20, at 11:10 Pm. Edward Woltz, chairman transporta- tion committee, 610 I street northwest. In- fcrmation and tickets at C. and O. offices, 513 and 1421 Pennsylvania avenue.—Advt. Objects to Display. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Would it not be better to use our splen- did warships to bring home our army from Cuba than to send them north for self glorification in New York bay? Our trcops are rapidly dying for want of im- mediate transportation, while we indulge in vanity and display with which we could well dispense. Ht is cruel and ignoble. We with Captain Philip: “Don’t the poor fellows are dying.” 8. E. BLACKWELL, Dorset, Vt., August 17, 1808. ee Cost Him Five Dollars. “I was drunk and I don’t know anything about it,” said Edward Hadelka, when called in the Police Court this morning on a charge of disorderly conduct. “But’—he started to say. “If you don’t know anything about your conduct,” said the bailiff, “how can you say anything?” ‘Let me go home and get my fine,” was what he said, but the judge told him he would have to send for his $5. Change in Hour at Bathing Beach. Th> District bathing beach will, until fur- ther notice, be opened at 7 o'clock every morning, there having been a number of requests male to Dr. Tindall, the Secretary to the board of District Commission2rs, and one of the managers of the beach, that such an order be made. Heretofore the beach has been opened at this hour only on ladies’ da: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, opening two hours later on other days. i Picking Up Dogs. Poundmaster Einstein and his assistants are being kept busy picking up stray dogs. Abcut forty dogs a day is the record th is being made. Owners of dogs have been getting out their tags in large numbers Curing recent days. About 6,000 tags have been issued durirg the past six weeks. The police are swearing out warrants by the wholesale for the cvners of unlicensed canines, and next week the Police Court will be flooded with these cases. Rees Atiorney Will Investigate. It having been charged by Insp2ctor Walsh of the District health office that the premises 22 Railroad avenue southwest, in which diphtheria had occurred, have never been disinf2cted, to the knowledge of the office, and no report of the recovery of the patients having been made, the matter, at the suggestion of Hzalth Officer Wood- ward, has been referred by the Commis- sioners to the attorney for the District for his action. ANACOSTIA HAPPENINGS. James McFadden Under Arrest—A celman Takes a Header—Bricts. For being intoxicated and attempting to spend his money lavishly, even to the ex- tent of “scrambling” change among the urchins of Congress Heights, James Mc- Fadden, a native of Ireland, was arrested ana brought to the Anacostia police sta- tion. A small white boy, who accom- panied McFadden, and who had in his pos- secsion $27 of the prisoner's money, was breught to the station at the same time. ‘The lad claimed that McFadden had given him the money to take care of, and, as the prisoner corroborated the statement, in a maudlin fashion, the cash was taken from the boy and he was released. “To keep Mc- Fadden and his money from parting, how- ever, it was considered necessary to place him in a cell until he became sober. When Policeman Lusby gave chase to a bicycle rider, who had no light on his wheel on Monroe street the other night, the wheelman, who was colored, took a header from his bicycle purposely, and left the machine to fall into the officer's hands, while he fled on foot. The bicycle proved to be a hired one, and was turned over to the firm that owned it next day. The wheelman is said to be known. The order issued by the District Commis- sioners for the repair of Nichols avenue from Stickfoot branch to within 100 feet of the entrance of St. Elizabeth, at an esti- mated cost of $1,300, is welcome news to those whose business carries them along this street, either on foot or in vehicles. The proposed repairs include that part of the street known as the Asyium Hill, where, for months past, half the street has been without sidewalk of any description, a condition brought about by relocating the gutters, and the roadbed has been a series of ruts and hollows, making riding an un- pleasant thing. Mrs. Margaret Wilkinson, Miss Lola Per- kins and Mr. C. O. Bohrer represented Stars and Stripes Council, No. 13, Daughters of America, the Anacostia council, on a com- mittee which tendered the national officers of the Daughters of America a reception Wednesday evening in Washington. The police of the Anacostia stetion have been notified of the escape of two colored boys from the reform school at Chelten- Masonic Hall has recently undergone some finishing interior improvements which are a source of much satisfaction to the various organizations meeting there. Mr. J. W. Bartley and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Reagan and little daughter Alice formed a party that left yesterday for a stay at Piney “Point. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Corbin and young son have gone on a visit to relatives in Fauquier county, Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Stevens have returned from a trip to Atlantic City. Miss Eiythe Hamill, accompanied by her little brother, Robert, is spending a part of her vacation with’ relatives in Forest- ville, Md. —— é District Party Defendant. Suit for $5,000 damages was filed yester- day against J. W. Preston by Annie E. W. Frazer, who fell on the ice in front of the defendant's premises, 710-712 I street north- west, last winter, and broke her wrist. She declares it was the duty of the de- fendant to have the ice removed from the sidewalk, and that it was the duty of the District officials to see that the snow and ice were removed in accordance with the law on the subject. The District of Colum- bia is made party defendant. ——__ Be wise and buy at Hceke’s clearing sale. —Advertisement, Se Allegations Denied. John H. Poole has filed answer to the petition for divorce made by his wife, An- nie Poole, denying all the allegations made against him. Mr. Poole declares that he was never cruel to his wife, and with re- gard to deserting her declares that she drove him from home by cursing him, slandering him and threatening to take his he is willing to live again with his wife provided she will treat him kindly, and that he has sev- life. He says further that eral times tried to effect a reconciliation. NOTE.—Safety from alumned food lies in buying only the Royal Baking Powder, which is. the best cream of tartar baking powder that can be had. ‘AMUSEMENTS. BATTLE of GETTYSBURG 15th St. and Ohio Ave., NOW OPEN. Je25 tf Steees PPOCIOEO SEES SES PES ED ? Nervous People ? Are great sufferers and they deserve sym- @ pathy rather than censure. Their blood is @ poor and thin and their nerves are conse- 3 quently weak. Such people find relief and : its nerve strengthening power. >2 : : Hood’s Sarsaparilla cure in Hood's Sarsaparilla because it purl- e 4 Is America’s Greatest Medicine. $1; 6 for =$ OS fies and enriches the blood and gives it power to feed, strengthen and sustain the nerves. If you are nervous and cannot sleep, take Hood's Sarsaparilla and realize & HOOD'S PILLS cure all liver ills. 25 cents. LOT TOHV SFOS FSHEFOS6-9OSCOOFO ~ AMUSEMENTS. BASE BALL Today. Pittsburg vs. Washington} GAME CALLED AT 4:30 P.M. Admission, 25 and 50 cents. Next Pittsburg, Aug. 20, 22 aul9-14d iste For a grand wheel over perfect roads ride out to Schlosser's Summer Gardens, Brightwood, D. C. Surpassing beer. Excellent dinners. Music every evening. 7th st. road electric cars pass door. aul FIRST-CLASS OPEN-AIR VAUDEVILLE SHOW, MUSIC AND DANCING, Tonight and Every Night This Week, aul7-iw* AT CONGRESS HEIGHTS. Park Bicycle Track Races, Aug. 24, at 8:30 p.m. FEATURES WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER. PRICES...... 15,26 AND 50 CENTS auls-10tt ray. 5 ‘The Parisian Sersation, Mi Dooley 2nd dames Teabrooke, dates and Fase nie Donovan. 12 other Big Vaudeville Acts. aul5-6t Kernan’s {Xp scuaen canpen, 2 BIG SHOWS DAILY 2 ‘Aftecnoon—2:15. Evening—8:15. Bon Ton - Burlesquers. AHEAD OF ‘EM ALL. Next Week—Mr. JOHN L. SULLIVAN & CO. -aul5-6t-15 THE CLOSING EVENT OF 1898. Loudoun Co. Horse Show, l. Leesburg, Va. ugust 23, 24, 25, 1898. om August 22 to er ineiasioe, Wonk Wo $235 rates from Intermediate $1.25. each day. itries close, Aueest ah set het Premium itet. 1H. OY SELLMLAN, Becy- Boat leaves N st. wharf EXCURSIONS, ETC. For Chapel Point, THE NEW AND SWIFT PROPELLER Steamer Estelle Randall, Sunday, August 21, And all other Saadays during the month. Five hours for salt Water boating, crabbing, bathing and fishing. A MOST DELIGHTFUL SUNDAY OUTING. Take steamer from wharf, foot 7th st., at ® am. Home again at 9:30 p. + 80 CENTS Only 15c. aulg-2t Arlington and Return. Sundays During Summer. Electric trains leave 131% st. and Pa. ave. every 45 minutes. ALEXANDRIA and return, 20c. WASHINGTON, ALEX. & MI. VERNON RY. aul9-16d 5 Special to- Piney Point, $2.50 Round Trip, Saturday, August 20 including transportation, meals and ik at hotel. Take the steamer Sowsantret Saturday, August 20, 6 p.m. sharp—re- turning, arrive in Washington 10:30 p.m. Sunday—givii beautiful view of lower Po- tomac by daylight. Tickets for this excur- sion can be had only of Wash B. Williams, 7th&D. auls-2t They are not for sale at boat. Steamer T. V. Arrowsmith, SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1898, 6 P.A. “Last Trip of the Season” Pic: 3e-. Soc. | TO THE PICTURESQUE LOWER POTOMAC. ILLE. NADA’ REYVAL; | TOUCHING AT ALL THE POPULAR WATER- ING PLACES AND SUMMER RESORTS. HOME SUNDAY, 10 P.M. FARE, ROUND TRIP, $1.50. Colonial Beach, SATURDAY EVENING EXCURSION, 6 P.M. Return Sunday, 10 p.m. ROUND TRIP, 50 CENTS. auls-2t C. W. RIDLEY, General Manager. COLONIAL BEACH. STEAMER JANE MOSELEY. ‘The only All-day Trip on the Potomac. ‘Crabbing, Salt Water Ba a thing. ‘except Monday, 9 Bat grin ay orn Pore Dror To Asbury Park.Qecas Grove, Zong Branch and To New York (from ~htl To New York and retui Portland, Me., ‘and adelphia ‘on sale in Offices, Pennsylvania avenue, and B. & O. CLARENCE SHRIVER, Agent, 204 Light st., Bal- timore, Md. ———EE=____ SNE OUR ald Warm Shampoos With Qticura SOap and light dressings with CUTICURA, purest ofemol- lient skin cures, will clear the scalpand hair of crusts, scales and dandruff, soothe irritated and itching sur- faces, stimulate the hair follicles, supply the roots with energy and nourish- ment, and thus produce luxuriant, lustrous hair, with clean, wholesome scalp, when ail else fails. Sunburn, bites and For Golf Rash Sytem, Mier ana flammations. irrite. 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ANNUAL EXCURSION OF THE 24 Ancient Order of Hibernians, DIVISION NO. 4, TO MARSHALL HALL, SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 1898. Sacred Concert During the A STEAMER CHARLE st. wharf at 11 a.m., Tickets...... 3 Tickets can be had erne ft members. BY SPECIAL SERY ‘ Balloon Ascensions aT River View. Miss Retta Danzell, America’ Youngest and Prettiest Acronaut, Saturday, August 20. See her drop from the clouds in a parachute Take steamer PENTZ at 10 a.m., 2:15 and 6: Pm. Stopping Jexandria on all trips. TICKET sse> BBC. CHILDRE ibe. Except on the 10 a.m. and p.m. Family Trip Saturday, when tickets will be Ic. to all. 21—THE NITED SINC 3, ABION SINGIN x BEAUTIFUL SCENERY And a good seat to Glen E i return are a:- sured if you go via GEORGETOWN LYTOWN ELE > CARS, which ‘avenue’ . and 32d and P MINUT rival at (one EMPTY CAR GOIN on Wash Echo R. R. 1s before re ing crowd “TF Returning. Las: ecunects at West Chevy Chase with Glen Bebo car at 12:80. AUD-14tt Steamer “Macalester” For r Indian Head Thursday, Friday and Saturday Evenings at 6:30. Boat Stops at Marshall Hall Going and Coming. Round Trip, 25¢. Daily trips to Marsnell Hall st 10 a.m. and 2:30 pm. if 11 a.m., 2:30 and 6.30 p.m. G7 Schrocder’s Band. Everything frst class, FOR MOUNT VERNON daily except Sunday, from 7th st. wharf, at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. ‘Round trip, 60c. Admission to grounds and mansion, 25c. _dy20-28d “Ericsson LineExcursions” ATTRACTIVE WATER ROUTE FROM BALTIMORE To Philadelphia (day boat) every day except Sunday) at 7:30 a.m......... sree ‘To Philadelphia (night steamers)... °.. To Philadelphia and return by rafi.:. 2° °°: To Cape May (from Philadelphia by rail). To Cape May and return (ten days)..... To Cape May and return (season) ‘i To Atlantic City (from Philadelphia ‘by rail) To Atlantic City and return «ten days). To Atlantic City and retin (season) ..--- To Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Long Branc! rn $4.00 return, season (from P! paia by rail). , Ipnia by rail) (eleven days)... Sundays) from whart, at 5 pan. Write for de- Night steamers t and Pratt street. scriptive pamphlet and ‘fisbing grounds at Retter- ton. Tickets for sale at OFFICE ONLY. Also tick- to Albany, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Newport, R. L.; Fall River, New Haven, ort, Conn; ints north. Tickets to Phil- shiagton at i. & O. Ticket Jes0-a2et For Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church--Take the F st. or Penn. ave. cars—and the electric cars at Aqueduct bridge. -108F aut. orfolk & Washington Steamboat Co. Horan "Kewport News and ‘ail pointe sents the superb rtul palace steamers Bhewport News, ton” on the following steel Norfolk” and schedule: