Evening Star Newspaper, August 25, 1898, Page 12

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1898-12 PAGES. Locai MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Eijou Theater—Vaudeville. Glen Echo—Jaxon Opera “Bohemian Girl.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—John L. Sulll- van and compary. Chio avenue and 15th street—Battle of Gettysburg. Company in ——_—_—_ 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 end 6.30 p.m. Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and ntermediate points at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach at 9 a.m. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fort- yess Monroe at 6:30 p.m. Steamer Charles Macalester for Indian Head at 6:30 p.m. Trains leave B. & O. depot for Bay Ridge at 9:50 am. and 4:30 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvana avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. 0 8 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10 a.m. to 3 pm. Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling- ton and Fort Myer and Falls Church every haif hour from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Trains leave 32d and M streets and 324 and P streets every ten minutes for Weat Chevy Chase and Glen Echo. pase stot PABST’ BEER IS KNOWN from the Atlantic to the Pacific—from Can- ada to Mexico—and in foreign parts as well. It’s America’s finest beer—the standard for z fine flavor. "Phone PABST BREWING CO., 703 N. Cap. FOR YOUR ICED TEA Use “Kenny's Cheon,” the best 50c. tea in America. Pure American-refined Sugars Sold at cost. Cc. D. KENNY, 8 city stores. CITY AND DISTRICT. Man and Wife as Vagrants. Tom Scott and Della Scott, his wifs, a peorly clad colored couple from Richmond, appeared before Judge Taylor this morning for vagrancy. “These people have been in the city for a week or more,” Polic>man Williams said. “They have been sleeping about the alleys and on wood piles, and last night, because they were driven from one of th2se places, they became angry and wanted to fight.’ “Are you traveling as man and wife?” Judge Tay sked the man. “Yes, we broke in the woman, we is mar and wife.” A claim was made that they had been stopping ut the home of the woman's half- gister, but this was not substantiated, and they were committed to the farm for sixty Gays. “and ————— Mon2y to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave— Advertisement ——— Fails to Sustain Plea. “Not guilty this time,” pleaded Joseph Jarbour, colored, when Clerk Ruff asked him in the Police Court this morning if he had been disorderly in Aiken court south- West last night. “This man used loud and profane lan- guage lasf night in Alken court,” Policeman Smith explained. “He was engaged tn a quarrel with his sister, and was disturbing the quiet of the whole neighborhood.” “What have you to say about this?” the accused man was asked. “I had a quarrel with my sister,” he an- swered, “but if I swore I don’t remember it” “These midnight disturbances must stop,” Judge Taylor remarked. “People who want to sleep these hots nights have some rights whicn must be respected.” Jarbour was fined $10, with the alterna- tive of working thirty days on the farm. ee ee Week-End B. and 0. Seashore Excar- 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 traire, Fridays and Saturdays, valid for return until Tuesday following, at rate of $5.—Advt. a Committed to the Farm. “T don’t understand how I can be a va- grant,” said James Wade, an elderly man, when called for trial in the Police Court today. “I have lived in one house for more than forty years.” “I arrested him in Naylor's alley,” Po- Iceman Barnes told the court. “He has been drinking heavily of Igte, and yester- day he was too drunk to be brought into court The old man made an explanation, which Was not accepted, and he was committed to the farm for a month in default of bond. ee $5.00 Excursions to the Seashore §5.00 via Pennsylvania Railroad. For Atlantic City, Cape May, Ocean City and Sea Isle C Tickets ‘on sale for 11 am. and p.m. trains Fridays and Saturdays until September 10, 1808, good to return until the following Tuesdays, at rate of $5, including transfer of passenger in Philatelphia.—Advt. Se Mystic Shriners’ Frolic. The nobles of Almas Temple of the Mystic are making elaborate preparations elr annual midsummer frolic, which will be held Monday next at Marshall Hall. A number of unique features will be pro- vided for the entertainment of the multi- tud2 which always turns out on such an cc- for t casion, and not the least novel of these will be a cake walk in the pavillfon at night. The proceeds from the frolic will be de- yoted to a “ladies’ night,” which the rs will give naxt winter. —— You won't have to pay anywhere near the regular price in Hoeke’s clearing sale— A ment. SS Successiul Fisherman. . Geo. W. Chamberlain and family of 2d street northwest are the guests of L. V. Stickney, at Atlancic City. Mr. verlain went fishing last Saturday of five, and caugat one hun- is of weak fish. He aught sixty-five Dine at La Fetra’s. nt meals, llth &€G.— nas D. Haddaway, formerly the agent © New York Life Insurance Company * city, brought suit yesterday afternoon against the corporation he represen &écounting be had of the ssactions and business between himself mpany. A dispute has arisen > settlement of th> agent's affairs, ——— orfoik excyrsion, Saturday; see e 10. . es Por Partitien and Sale. M. Beckett and others have entered t in -quity against Joseph Beckett and others, all heirs of William Beckett, ask- ing for the partition and sale of lot 6 in Square 388 for the benefit of the parties to the suit. —— THE STAR BY MAIL. Persons leaving the clty for any period can have The Star mailed to them to any address in the United States or Canada, by ordering it at this office, in person or by letter. Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents for two weeks, or SO cents per month. Invariably in advance. Sub- scribers changing thelr address from one Post-office to another should give the last address as well as the new one. SERVING TIME IN PRISON “Rey.’’ Harrison, Under the Name of Mor- rison, Convicted of Orime. Was Formerly Pastor of People's Tabernacle in Southeast Washing- ton—His Career in England. Information has just reached Washington that the “Reverend” Mr. Harrison, who was for some time pastor of the People’s Tabernacle, on 11th street southeast, and who left Washington under a cloud, is now serving a term in the Manchester, England, jail or workhouse for swindling. It will be remembered by the readers of The Star that Mr. Harrison came to this city, as he alleged, from Texas, where he claimed to have been a very successful evangelist and church builder. It will be further recalled that soon after his arrival here he made the acquaintance of Mr. W. L. Bruen, a well-known banker, who was desirous of founding a church in Southeast Washington. Mr. Harrison convinced Mr. Bruen that he (Harrison) was just the map needed to successfully carry out his project, and Mr. Bruen employed him at a salary of $150 a month to superintend the building of the proposed church. Mr. Bruen had the most implicit confidence in Mr. Harrison and intrusted him with the money to pay all bills in connection with the enterprise. So far as the public have learned there was not a breath of suspicion that Mr. Har~ rison was not acting honestly until he sud- denly disappeared from Washington, his wife and son following him shortly after- ward. This led to an investigation by Mr. Bruen, and he learned, to his amazement, that Harrison had robbed him of a sum of money said to be about $9,000, which Mr. Bruen had given him to pay for work and material used in the erection of the build- ing, but which Harrison appropriated to his own purposes. Inquiry Leads to Detection. Although repeatedly urged by friends to take steps to apprehend Harrison, Mr. Bruen refused to do so, and no more was heard from Harrison until a short time ago, when a letter was received by a prominent minister of this city from a minister of the same denomination in England asking for information regarding a man who called himself Morrison, but who, it was believed on the other side of the ocean, was sailing under false colors. Various details related in the letter led the Washington preacher to believe that the Morrison in England and the Harrison who had swindled Mr. Bruen were one and the game individual, and_a photograph and minute description of Harrison were forwarded to the English preacher. A reply to the letter last referred to has been received here, and in this it is stated that Morrison answers in all particulars to the photograph and description of Harrison. It is further stated that some months ago Morrison, or Harrison, made his appearance in London, where he*created quite a favor- able impression among some of the leading church workers of the English capital, and it was not long before he was placed in charge of a church. He continued to pros- per, but was not satisfied with his accom- plishments in the local field and went to Manchester. Here he became acquainted with some of the principal people of the city and caused it to be sald that he was the son of an American millionaire who was about to open three missions in Man- chester. To one gentleman he offered to give the superintendency of the work in that city, provided the gentleman would give him $350, which the former did. Falls in Love. He made his home in London, but his visits to Manchester were very frequent and he became madly in love with a promi- nent young lady of that city, and the day for the marriage was set. Meanwhile, how- ever, stories affecting the so-called evan- gelist’s moral character were circulated, and an investigation followed, as above stated, the result of which was that the former preacher was arrested, convicted and sentenced to nine months’ imprison- ment at hard labor m a Manchester jail or workhouse. Since his confinement in the Englisa pris- on it has been learned that after landing in England he represented himself to be au- thorized to collect funds fn aid of the Tay- lor University, at Marion, Ind., an insti- tution which is under the auspices of the local Methodist Episcopal Preachers’ Asso- elation of America. It is said that Mor- rison, or Harrison, visited many places for the purpose of collecting money for this university, and it is believed he secured some funds, how much is not known, and the authorities of the institution will take no steps to ascertain the amount. Chip of the Old Block. It is a remarkable coincidence that Jo- seph Harrison, a son of the former Wash- ington preacher, has just confessed to a robbery committed by him at Marton. Ind. The young man was a canvasser for a house that enlarges pictures. According to his confession, the particulars of which were received here yesterday, Harrison called upon a lady and while talking to her about his business told the lady that he was thirsty and asked her if she would not get him a drink. While she was out of the room Harrison stole a solid gold ring which lay on a stand. When charged with the theft after his arrest for robbing another party, Harrison confessed and claimed that he wanted the ring for his wife, to whom he was married in Marion. about a month ago. It is said that after the father of the young man fled from this country to Eng- land the son entered school at Taylor Uni- versity for the purpose of studying for the ministry, and until recently was a pup‘! there. ———— Disputed Authority. Some trouble was experienced last night in Boyce’s photographic studio, over Burch- ell’s grocery store, when Walter Pack went to take possession, under the pro- visions of a bill of sale from Isaac D. Boyce, the former owner of the place. Mrs. Ida Boyce was in possession, and she refused to recognize tha terms of the bill of sale. Mr. Walter Hensey, as legal adviser; Pri- vate Detective Smith, and several colored men were with Mr. Pack. Th latter smashed the glass panel in the door and urfastened the lock. Then he removed the door from its hinges and had it carted away. Mrs. Boyce called for her r2volver, which was brought by her gon, but she did not use it. The colored men ‘were finally left in charge of the rooms for the night. Mr. Boyce, it is stated, has left the city. pistes tikes Kay Ridge and Rg via B. and 0., Salt water bathing, fishing, crabbin, boating. Trains leave 9:30 a.m. an p.m. week days. 9:35 a.m., 1:30 and p.m. Sundays.—Advt. and 430 Larceny of Chickens. John Jones, colored, was today sent to jail for sixty days by Judge Mills for thé larceny of eight chickens, valued at $3, from Alfred C. Mine See ea Baltimore and Return via B. and 0., 31.25. Tickets good going on all trains Saturday and Sunday, August 27th and 28th, valid to return until following Monday.—Advt. eee Licenses to Engineers. Steam engineers’ Ucenses have been granted as follows by the District Commis- stoners: Second class, George C. Taylor and 8. S. Seaton; third class, B. F. Wil- llams. - ee Save money by buying Furniture and Car- pets in Hoeke’s clearing sale.—Advt. ge ed Admits His Gallt. William Thinness, a boy about saventeen years old, was today sent to jail for thirty days in default of payment of a fine of $10 imposed by Judge Mills for the larceny yesterday of a box of jewelry, valued at $10, from Mr. R. E. L. Smith, No. 1712 15th street northwest. The boy was employ2d to assist Mr. W. P. Kelly in dotng some plumbing work and during the brief ab- sence of Mr. Kelly from the house Thinnees teok the articles from a bureau drawer. The accus?d admitted his guilt. a A. O. H. Norfolk excursion, Saturday; see ady., page 10. 2 ON THEIR GUARD, Local Police Preparing for Expected Advent of Crook: It is believed to be certain that the Grand Army encampment, phish js to be held at Cincinnati next week, will attract a great many crooks, and Col. Philip Deitsch, chief of police there, has made extensive arrangements for their recep- tion. During the past few months crooks have operated quite freely in the -south, and it is thought that many of these will scon be making their way to the encamp- ment. In order to reach Cincinnati many: of them will probably come through this city, and some of them are likely to go as far north as New York. As many of them will undoubtedly stop here a short time, possibly only a few hours to change cars, the local police de- partment advises citizens to be on their guard. Members of the Washington force have been advised of possibilities, and the railroad trains will be watched by the de- tectives. Should any of the rogues stop here, Maj. Sylvester hopes to secure their capture, and to detain them long enough to keep them from the encampment. ee ESCAPED MURDERERS. Descriptive Lists of Several Supplied by St. Louis Police. Major Sylvester, superintendent of police, has received a letter from Chief John W. Campbell of the St. Louis police force, asking that the local authorities look out for several alleged murderers wanted fn that city. The names of the fugitives are given as follows: George Gray, a copper colored negro, thirty-three years old, five feet etght inches, slim build, light gray syes, medium sized mustache. When last seen wore a pink striped flannelette shirt, snuff colored pants, gray vest, and black stiff hat. James Goodlow, a black skin negro, twenty years old, five feet nine or ten inches high, 175 pounds weight, smooth face. When last seen wore a dark suit of clothes. Edward Irving, a dark brown skin negro, twenty-four years old, five feet ten inches high, slim build, square shoulders, pop eyes, lower lip hangs Gown. When last seen wore a dark suit of clothes, and low- crowned Stetson hat. Joe Driver, a very light skin negro (would pass for a white man), twenty-three years old, five feet seven or eight inches high, reddish hair. When last seen was in his undershirt, light pants, tan shoes and light colored soft hat. Chief Campbell also requested the arrest of Milton Berry, alias “Doc” Berry, for at- tempted murder. He {s described as being from thirty to thirty-five years old, about five feet eight inches high, 180 pounds weight, black mustache, dark complexion. When last seen wore a blue coat and vest, dark pants and brown fedora hat. The large number of descriptive lists of murderers being received from various cities shows that Washington is etther for- tunate in having so few, or that other cities are particularly unfcrtunate. Some munic- ipalities much ‘smaller than this have as many as a dozer escaped murderers on the road in the course of a year. —— PRAYS FOR STRENGTH. Woman Wants the Power to Smite Watchman Cook. An elderly woman called at the new city post offic: building about 9:30 o'clock yester- day morning and informed Watchman John B. Cook, who was on duty at the outer door, that she had been commanded by the Lord to come there and ascend into heaven. Mr. Cook told his visitor that ke could not admit her for any such purpose, and she fell upon her knees and prayed earnestly for strength to give the watchman a good, severe blow with her fis. At the conclu- sion of her prayer Mr. Cook tried to get the woman to leave the premises, but she re- fused to do so until a policeman was sent for. Before the arrival of the officer the woman started off up Pennsylvania ave- nue, and when last seen was makiag tracks toward Georgetown at pil rate. > FOR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS. Home to Be Provided for Those Be- reaved by War. A home for the widows and orphans of the men who lost their lives in the Maine disaster, as well as in the subsequent war with Spain, is contemplated by Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart Crossy, who have do- nated their place of three hundred acres cn the Choptank river, Md., to the Amert- can Humane Society. Mr. Cressy, who is known as John Stewart of the famous “Two Johns,” who traveled toxether with greai success and to the entertainment of the American public for many years, will devote his entire time to tie general man- agement of the enterpris>. The object of the society ts to furnish a home where mothers will uot be sep- arated from their little ones, and where the children will he clothed. boarded, edu- cated and taught trades. It is also pro- posed to erect buildings for the manufac- ture of shirts, overalls and other articles of clothing,” where the mothers will have an opportunity of making an income for their private use. The institution will be supported by contributions, subs=riptions, tures, fairs and other entertainments, and the entire proceeds, with the exce| tion of a small salary for the secretary, will be devoted for the purpose of main- taining the home. ——.__ Cc. & O.—Oflicial Route—G. A. cinnati Encampment. The Chesapcake & Ohio, official route Dept. of Potomac, G. A. R., and W. R. C., will sell excursion tickets to Cincinnati September 3, 4 and 5, good returning until Oct. 2. Official train will leave Washington Sunday, Sept. 4, at 12 noon. Information at C. & O. offices, 513 and 1421 Penna. ave. Advertisement. R. Cin- oe eee Lights on Vehicles. To the Editor of The Evening Star: The recent sad accident in one of the dark roads of our Soldiers’ Home seems to me to emphasize the necessity of some ac- tion on the part of the Commissioners in requiring the drivers of carriages and light vehicles to carry lights at night. There is no necessity for this requirement being made applicable to wagons and carts, which are rarely found at night on the District suburban roads. There are thousands and thousands of cyclists in our city, and a large proportion of this class of riders may be found every evening in and around the city, and I venture to say that ft is the ex- perience of one and all of them that the greatest difficulty attending country riding at night is found to be the lack of lights on carriages and buggies. Most of our roads are well wooded, and while the lamp of the cyclist is clearly vistble to the occupants of vehicles, the vehicles themselves are most}; invisible and loom up out of the darkness barely In time to avert a collisiof. Ip all such collisions the cycljat ig eae favarls ay Aut, ahd it strikes ‘an cafétul cyclist, that the best Com- misglopers can do in the cyclists’ behalf is io ake Boifie re lights t regulation réquirin, ch all vehicleg 6 ide the city and, within the District, page ral Will be sttended omfort t th claSsés. Cannot your Fartable T aid us in securing the de- sired result? CYCLIST. August 24, 1898. Week-End Excursions via B. and 0. From Washington to Annapolis Junction, Frederick, Charlestown and intermediate points at greatly reduced rates. Tickets sold Saturday and Sunday during the sea- son valid for return until Monday follow- ing.—Advt. —_.__. Children and Wheelmen. To the Editor of The Evening Star: R. D. H., evidently a wheelman, purely from a humanitarian (?) visw suggests that children be prohibited playing on the streets, and objects to people sauntering on the roadway. How would it be to fence off the roadways and provide foot bridges for unfortunate pedestrians, and so give this gentleman and other selfish cyclists free- dom from these annoying interruptions to their progress? No careful wheelman will find any diffi- culty in keeping out of the children’s way, and no reasonable being will object to such a small matter who considers for a mo- ment that in this city, with its numerous parks and open spaces, there is practically no proyision for the recreation of our chii- dren, and that with keep off the grass and the suggested keep off the street rules a child's life will not be a happy or-healthy one. WHEELMAN. August 24, 1808, re: * AFFAIRS.AN ALEXANDRIA Trend of Repuiilican Sentiment Seemingly Favorable to Mr. Agnew. aes The Probable! Nominee of His Party for Representative in Congress— —Genezal and Persona! & Bvening Star Bureau, No. 727 King street, Bell Telephone 106, ALEXANDRIA, Va., August 25, 1898. As the time for holding the republican congressional convention in this city «p- Froaches it becomes more and more evi- dent that the members of that party in this district are determined upon Mr. Park Agnew as their nominee for Congress. Early this month Lovisa county elected a solid Agnew delegation, Stafford and other counties followed her example, and a few days ago the populous county of Loudoun elected a large delegation instructed for Agnew. The Alexandria delegates, electe? the 12th of this month, were not instructed for any one, it being understood that Mr. Agnew would not allow his name to be brought before the convention, and it also being recognized that in case his nama Were presented the Alexandria delegates would need no instructions. Prominent republicans here say that Mr. Agnew will not be a candidate, although they all agree that he is the strongest man that could be nominated. Others mentioned prominently for the nomination are Mr. 4vcien Winston of Culpeper and Mr. Wm. Rogers of King George county. The convention will be held in the Opera House Wednesday, the Bist instant. Police Court. The following cases were disposed of by Mayor Simpson in the police court this morning: Richard Stewart, colcred, ar- rested by Officer Wilkinson, charged with disorderly conduct, was fined $2.50. John Jordon, colored, arrested by Officer She. Mood, charged with disorderly conduc’ Was dismissed, Nellie Montgomery, col- ored, Was urrested by Officer Wilkinson on a charge of using abusive language; she Was fined $2.50. Emmet Kauffman, a small white boy, was arrested for trespassing on the preperty of the Washington and South- ern rauway. Officer Baker, for the con bany, made the charge against the boy, and the meyor fined him $1, and warned him against a repetition of the offense. Of late the boys on Henry street have been jumping on moving cars, with great danger to themselves and annoyance to the officials. Alexander Buragard was arresi- ed by Officer Wilkinson, cnarged with be- ing drunk and discrderly. The case was dismissed. Mr. Engelhart’s Funeral. The funeral! of the late Henry Engelhardt, whose death occurred last Monday at the deceased's home in West End, took place at 10 o'clock this morning from St. Mary's Church. The pallbearers were Messrs. Fred. Schwab, George Appick, Cornard Wehl, Ben. Lambert, M. Schuler and Louis Kraft. The remains were interred in St. Mary’s cemetery. °Brief Mention. Wm. Scott, a well-known river man, died early this morming of fever at his resi- dence on South Patrick street. The de- ceased had been walking about up to the day of his death and was apparently only slightly ill..i He was a young man and leaves a widow. Two soldiersi were picked up yesterday and carried.to the infirmary for treatment. One was ill of fever and the other sustain- ed severe injuries in a heroic and success- tul effort torsave a boy from drowning in the Potomac. Last night-an oven in Mr. Sam. Studd’s bakery, on Fayette street, gave way and ruined 150 pounds of bread. Mrs. Wm. H. Greenwell has almost en- tirely recovered from her recent illness. Dr. Klipstein skillfully removed a tumor from Mrs. Greenwell’s head, ever since which operation she has-been. improving. Much complaint is made by persons Ilv- ing in certain parts of the city about dogs that are untagged and ownerless. These in- fest the alleys and are nuisances generally. Sree ar areas EX RSI Ss. The Caledonian Club, the well-known Scotch organization of this city, will have its second outing of the season at River View tomorrow, and the committee in charge have arranged a splendid program of sports for ladies and children, which are always a feature of these Caledonian ex- cursions. A good time is promised all who go and a large attendance is looked for. The steamer Pentz will leave at 10 a.m. 2:15 and 6:45 p.m., and will stop at Alex- andria. ais Tomorrow's trips to River View*of the steamer Samuel J. Pentz will be the last but one of the personally conducted Fri- day excursions to River View of this sea- son, and a large throng of pleasure seek- ers are expected to visit the resort tomor- row in order to enjoy the cool breezes that blow there and its many attractions. Dur- ing the last three or four days of the in- tensely hot weather those who have gone to River View have found it cool and pleas- ant there, from a good, strong breeze from over the river, while in the city every one was sweltering in the heat and longing for a cool breeze. Those who visit the View temorrow will find plenty to amuse them. There will be music and dancing in the large and airy pavilion all day and until the last boat leaves at night. The chute will be ready to give every one pleasure, and the dozens of other amusements on the View grounds will be in full operation. Tomorrow the steamer Pentz will leave her wharf at 10 a.m., 2:15 and 6:45 p.m., and returning will leave River View at 12:15, 6, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Stops will be made at Alexandria on all trips, both go- ing and returning. ———— Buried in Congressional Cemetery. The body of Elizabeth E. Clagett, who died in the Almshouse Hospital Tuesday morning, as heretofore published in The Star, found a resting place this afternoon in Congressional cemetery beside the body of her departed husband, who died a num- ber of years ago. Mrs. Annie McCarthy, who took such a deep interest in the case and assisted Chief Clerk Kemp of the police department in the matter, is the one who learned of the burial place of Mr. Clageit’s body. It turned oUt that Mrs. Clagett’s life was insured for §185, and this money will be drawn upon in defraying the funeral ex- penses. —_——-__ Cincinnati G: A. R. Encampment via B, and 6. _ Choice of three different routes. Tickets 80) September 8, 4 and 5, good’to return until , ahd thay be extended antl Oc- tober 2, $l4 porate trip. FGF tlokets and further Information call on B, and O. ticket agents.—Advt. The Returning Regiment. To the Editor of Fhe Evening Sta:: ‘The Star editorial of the 24th instant, en- titled “The Returning Regiment,” is timely and appreciated, even if it does carry with it the sometimes unpopular suggestion of passing around: the hat for contributions. Doubtless those-good citizens who have not sacrificed their health under a tropical sun are willing to give a little of their wealth to the returning heroes, especially to those who for one reason or another will not be self-supporting for several months. It is admitted that the glorious results of the war are due chiefly to tne skill and bravery of “the men behind the guns,” in the army as well as on those most famous ships that ever plowed the sea. ow, these men will need something more substantial than glory. The mer enlisted in the war of 1861-65, with a fgw exceptions, received bounties ranging from $100 to $300. No bounties have been paid during this war. A more equitable provision would be for Congress to allow extra pay at a reasonable rate to all of the enlisted men of the army and navy for each day of service, di actual war, in the enemy’s country or on the high seas, The 0] ities for promotion among enlisted men being extremely limit- ed, this seems to be the only practicable way to compensate those who — made the greatest personal NO ex- pectation of adequate reward. THOMAS W. GILMER. Aust PR 1008, : HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH. National Society Entertained at Ban- quet—Business Transacted. The Grand Household of Ryjh { it triennial session mct socially ee ing, the membérs being the guests of the g2neral committee of arrangements from the thirteen households of this city. Owing to the absence of P. M. N. Gov. J. F. N. Wil- kinson, Dan’l B, Webster, ex-district grand master, presided, and the following pro- gram was had: Music by Washington Na- ticnal Musical Orchestra; address, “Our District Household,” Mrs. Mary A. Parker of Household No. 442. District Grand Mas- ter A. H. Stevens, M. D., gave a detailed statement of the work accomplished and money disburs2d by District Grand Lodge No. 20; music by orchestra; M. V. P. Thos. H. Wright, president of the Odd Fellows’ Hall, delivered an address, giving briefly the history of “Our Hall,” from its origin to date; ex-Grand Director David Warner, treasurer of the Hall Association, made a f2w remarks, and Grand Secretary Brooks explained the absence of the grand master, Jas. F. Needham of Philadelphia. He also gave a detailed account of the first household established in each state and territory. Addresses were then deliv- ered by others and the session adjourned to partake of a grand collation. A. E. Rob- inson, chairman, with his lady assistants, had charge and successfully conducted the affcir. Almost every state in the Union is rep- resented at the session by at least one delegate. J. R. F. Browne has been ap- pointed reporter for the session. At the meeting today committees on worthy superior’s address, judiciary, ap- peals, grievances and propositions, re- spective.y, were appointed, as follows: Committee on resolutiens—Robert Darnell of Virginia, Sophia B. Hewlett, District of Columbia; Rebecca E. Brent, District of Columbia; Catherine Plummeg, Virginia; Mies Maria Holmes, Virginia; J. H. Hyson, Virginia; Mary B.' Jackson, New Jersey: Sophia Simons, Pennsylvania; Jennie B. Brown, District of Columbia; J. R. Smith, Virginia; Simon Walker, Virginia; Anni¢ B. Thomas, Virginia. Committee on finance and accounts— Samuel H. Hunter, California; Lena John- son, New York; M. E. Riley, Colorado; Agnes Moody, Lliinoi: Mary E. Talbo Connecticut; Miss Sarah L. Ritter, Massa chusetts; Louis Geyer, North Carolin; Cornelia S. Snydei Maryland; Ansa M. Fields. Pennsylvania. Committee om grievances—W. J. Fountain, Now York; Fannie E. Coleman, District of Columbia; Jno. W. Reason, Pennsylvania; Maggi? Jcnes, Virginia; 8. H. Vick, North Carolina; Winnie B. Broaddus, Pennsyl- yania; Julia A. Tilghman, District of Co- lumbia; Jennie A. Smith, Massachusetts; Laura Johnson, Nebraska; M. C. Stewart, Virginia; L. J. Harvey, Maryland; Anna R. Johnson, Maryland; Lucy Lee, ‘Arkan- sas; C. E. Lee, Tennessee. Samuel H. Hunter was appointed post- master to look after the mail of the mem- bership. ee INNOCENT OF WRONGDOING. Thomas Matthews Explains Released From Custody. nods ‘uess you've got the wrong person, judge,” said Thomas Matthews, when ar- raigned in Judge Taylor’s court this morn- ing on a charge of vagrancy. “Is your name Thomas Matthews?” the young man was asked. Yes, sir,” he responded, “but I’m not a Vagrant. Policemen Creagh and O'Dea arrested him this morning near 18th and H stre2ts because of his alleged suspicious conduct. The officers said they saw him standing on H_ street about 1 o'clock this morning. When he moved from one point to another the officers whistled at him, but h2 paid no attention to them. Just then the last car came along, and the young man boarded it to go home. The officers took him from the car and locked him up. “Judge, your honor,” said the suspect, in explanation of his troubl2, “I live at No. 7% L street northwest, and last night I vis‘ted some friends in Northeast Washingvon. I heard somebody whistle, but paid no atten- tion to it. Soon after I got on the car the officers came at me in so abrupt a manner that I rsfused to answer their questions. I refused to go with them voluntarily, and they took me off the cai “How long have you lived on L street” interrupted the prosecuting attorney. ince last October.”” ith whom Jo you live?” “I rent th: house and my brothers and sisters live with me.” The young man told the court that ine had a bread route and worked for Charles Schneider. “And,” he added, “I desire to mak2 com- plaint against one of th2 policemen, who as- saulted me.” Judge Taylor told him it would have been better for him had he answered some of the questions. “Possibly I would have fared better,” a1- mitted the young man, “but I knew I had done nothing for which to be arrested, and I was angry.” He was acqui*ted ———— Incurs the Usual Penalty. Private James Barrett of the 34th Michi- gan Volunteers and Policeman Berryman were principals in a Police Court case this morning, the first as defendant, the other as prosecuting witness. “This poor boy,” said Attorney Moss, “is a soldier. I don’t know if he was at Santi- ago, but he’s a soldier, and I hope your honor will be lenient with him. I presume he is guilty.” “He had b2en in Borini’s saloon,” said the officer, ‘and had attempted to eject the proprietor from the place. When I arrested him he was very profane.’ “Where is your r2giment?” the court in- quired of the youthful volunteer. “It’s on its way to Middletown, Pa.,” was his answer. “I got a pass yesterday to re- main here, and it won't expire for three gays.” “I have nothing more to say, your honor,” said his couns3l, “He's a soldier, and I hope your honor will be merciful to him.” “A man who wears the blue, whether he be a policeman or a soldier,” said the judge, “has no more privileges than the private citizens. They are really the men who should be looked upon to set good exam- ples.” se A penalty of $5 or fifteen days was im- posed. The judge said he would release the man if a member of the guard should call for him, md is —S 43.50 “Special” Grand Excursion $3.50 te Fort Monroe, Norfolk & Va. Beach via Norfolk and Washington steamer New- port News, Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Tickets, $8.50, good to return Sunday night, giving an opportunity to view the huge fleet of war vessels off “Old Point.” Steamer Washington will run special Saturday for A. O. H., leaving at 7 p.m.—Advt. —— Criminal in Knee Pants. Walte\ Dixon, a colored boy wearing knee pants, but apparently about sixteen Years old, was today sent to jail for six months by Judge Mills for the larceny of $26.50 in money and a pocket book valued at $3 from Mr. Henry W. McNeil of Lang- don. Dixon was-in the habit of going to Mr. McNeil’s house to deliver ice, and Tuesday he slipped into the place and took the pocket book containing the money from a closet, where it had been placed by Mrs. McNeil. "The boy was arrested by Policeman Phil- ip Brown, who recovered $2.30 of the mon- ey and the pocket book. Dixon spent the SSmainder of the money for a bicycle and some other articles. —— Charge Dismissed. George Robinson, colored, driver of a ‘water wagon, was in the Police Court today charged-with having used profane language at Tth and F streets yesterday afternoon. He removed a barricade in order to drive to the water plug. Special Officer Grant remonstrated with him and his arrest fol- lowed. Mr, Lioyd, his employer, happened to be present when the arrest was made. He appeared as a witness today and the charge against his driver was dismissed. SSS Wanted in Richmond. Levi Rose, alias Caleb Snelling, a young colored man, was arrested today by De- tectives Parham and Phillips for the Vir- ginia authorities. He is wanted in Rich- mond for seriously cutting an elderly man named Harris, who is still in e@ critical condition. Detective Gibson of Richmond returned home later with the prisoner, who went without the formality of requisition papers. ANACOSTIA HAPPENINGS Mysterious Actions of Boy Who Claimed to Be Eddie Beach. Probable Prosecution for Exhuming a Body Without Permit—Gen- eral and Personal News. About two weeks ago a small white lad, neatly dressed, came to the shoe shop of S. M. Snedeker, 109 Harrison street, and asked the proprietor to allow him to leave two bundles which he carried in his arms in the shop until he called for them Thinking he would return later in the even- ing the shopkeeper consented. As the boy was hastening away he was asked his name, and answered, with a laugh, that it was Eddie Beach. He never returned to claim the packages and nothing has since been seen of him in Anacostia. The bun- dies contain several suits of boys’ good clothing, a white shirt and a straw hat. The clothing is marked with the name of E. Beach. The boy who left them appeared to be about seven years old. Mr. Snedeker thinks there ts something behind the case and has made a report of the affair to the police. An effort is be- ing made to ascertain whether a boy of the namé of Eddie Beach is missing. Neglected to Get a Permit. It is understood that Mrs. Addie Queen, a colored woman living near here, and Wiliam Betters, a Southeast Washington undertaker, were before the officials of the coroner's office a couple of days ago in cornection with the removal from a ceme- tery here of the corpse of Mrs. Queen's daughter, who was reported at first to have been murdered. It ts said now that no per- mit was secured for exhuming the body, and that Betters may be prosecuted. Vicious Steer Killed. The vicious steer which created so much excitement by running away on Harrison street on Saturday had to be shot in the inclosure to which he was finally driven and secured. It was considered entirely too dangerous to attempt to remove the brute, particularly as he was growing more vicious every day. Private Marbury’s IiJnens. James W. Marbury of the Ist District of Columbia Volunteer Infantry, who, as stated in the dispatches, was sent north some time ago on the Olivette, in company with other sick solclers, was an employe of St. Elizabeth at the time of his enlist - He is a member of Company K. When the regiment was at Tampa, Fl Marbury was appointed assistant regimen. tal postmester, and after the fall of San- tiago he was ¢etailed from the District regiment for duty in the city post office there. His illness is believed not to be se- rious. Serious Mishap. An employe of the Washington navy yard, named Fredman, living with his femily on Pierce street, had his left foot severely crushed the other evening by e@ heavy piece of steel falling upon it. He was brought to his home in an ambulance and is under the care of a physician. Old Glory to Wave. Sergt. Andersen has received through the police department a handsome American flag of large proportions, to be floated hereafter from the Anacostia station. None has ever been used on the building before. General and Personal. Bishop Handy of the A. M. E. Church was a recent visitor at Campbell A. M. E. Church, and delivered what the congrega- tion considered an excellent sermon. His arrival was unexpected. The preliminary work of relocating the catch basins on Harrison street from the Anacostia bridge eastward, as well as the putting down of new basins in anticipation of the concreting of the street, was begun yesterday. The members of the choir of the Em- manuel P. E. Church and the older persons Who accompanied them are back from their outing of ten days at Piney Point. Mr. Edward Moore and family have re- moved to Silver Hill, Md., where Mr. Moore has taken charge of the Thornton place. Mr. Watson Isaac, who has been visiting in Baltimore, has returned home. SS Personal Bonds Accepted. Officer Haynes of the Humane Society en- tered a complaint in the Police Court today against John D. Gallagher, an ice dealer, for alleged cruelty to animals. There was a sore on the back of the animal in question, and it was charged that the cruelty con- sisted in the saddle rubbing it. Mr. Gal- lagher showed that he had taken the neces- sary precautions to prevent pain, and the court accepted personal bonds in the case. atl Patan intel ik When Hot 3 5 e DON'T sweat and fret, but keep cool and © take sicot's Sarsapaiin. "This ts gvol sd: & vice, will find if you follow it. @ Hood’s Sarsaparilla is a first-class summer 4 & medicine, because it 1s so good for the 3 stomach, so ccoling to the blood, so helpful & to the whole body. Make no take, get > 3 3 Hood’s Sepecals 3 America’s Greatest Medicine. Liver Ils; easy to: Hood’s Pillstr. oe oe, Ce ee eee a ee oe ae 2 SSO DINNER,'‘1. Ride ag drive out to Chevy Chase Inn for a good Table Bitte Dinner, $1. All kinds of refresh- mm -8. GEO. A. MILLS, Jr. aul7-84 CITY ITEMS. Home is Sweet Home, Indeed, “Diamond” or “Munchner” Beer. bottles, $1.25. Write or "phone 222. AMUSEMENTS. Kernan’s LYCEUM THEATER AND SUMMER GARDEN, AFTERNOON AND EVENING. JOHN L. SULLIVAN AND JAKE KILRAIN. Next Week—T. E. MIACO’S CITY CLUB. au22-6t-15 ‘The best classes Tgoee meek aeee at Brightwood. No “rowdies."” Delick draft Seer; Mine Ginoars.” Sisats sracy eran nanan GLEN ECHO. EVERY EVENING AND SATURDAY MATINEE. EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE OPERA—THE Bohemian By the Jaxon Opera 2 doz. it Girl, Company. LY... . .25e, NEXT WER OH MANDY. 2022-6t*-12 Bru THEATER, 2 P.M. AND 8 P.M. Matinee Every Day, 10e., 20c., 30e, Prices, 10c., 1Be., ‘20c., '80c., ‘Oe. Washburn Sisters and Jack ‘Crawford, Alt and Bent, Casino Comedy 4, Gertie Gilson, Alf Grant, Mulvey and Inman; 10 other big acts; Bijou Bur- Jesque Co. au22-6t Park Bicycle Track Races, Aug. 25, at 8:30 p.m. Feature—Fred. J. Titus and Frank Sterbuck, in unlimited Pursuit Race for purse of $100, eu20-10tt Prices, 25, 50 and 75 cents, BATTLE of GETTYSBURG 15th St. and Ohio Ave., - NOW OPEN. ett ~ | OFFICERS IN SESSION. Meeting of a General Court-Martial at Fort Washingto A general court-martial is in sion at Fort Washington, Md., for the trial of such persons as may be brought before it The detail for the court is: Major Sam- uel D. Crawford, 15th Pennsylvania Volune teer Infantry; Captain Ralph B. Sterreft, 15th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry; Cap- tain Waliace R. Hunter, 1th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry; Captain John W. Smith, 15th Pennsylvania Volunteer In- fantry; First Lieutenant George S. Mech- ling, 15th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry; First Lieutenant Charles E. Spencer, 13th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry; ‘First Lieutenant James B. Yard, 1th nsyl- vania Volunteer Infantry; Second Licuten- ant Albert T. Scott, 15th Pennsylvania Vol- unteer Infantry; Second Lieutenant Percy N. Hyner, 15th Penrsylvania Volunteer In- fantry; First Lieutenant Wilmot E. Ellig, 4th Artillery, Judge advocate. ——__ A Suggestion. To the Editor of The Evening Star: I respectfully suggest that druggists close their places of business on the day of the arrival of the District troops as a special mark of hon »r to the returning JAS. E. GE August 24, 189s. EXCURSIONS, ETC. Closing Days River View. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz DAILY AT 10 2:15 and 6:45 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m, 2:4 6:15 p.m. PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TRIPS EVERY WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY AN RDAY. Dancing Day and Bye Tickets. ++ 25e. || Children. Returning, leaves River View at 12:1 10:30 p.m. FAMILY DAY EVERY SATURDAY. Tickets, 10c. to all on 10 a.m. and trips. E. 8. RANDAL! NDAY, AUG. 28—THE yYEREIN ANNUAL OUTING. au25-25tf For Chapel Point, THE NEW AND SWIFT PROPELLER, Steamer Estelle Randall, Sunday, August 28. Five hours for salt water boating. bathing and fishing. A MOST DELIGHTFUL SUNDAY OUTID Take steamer from wharf, foot 7th st., at 9 ams crabbing, Se CENTS The Caledonian Ci AT RIVER VIEW TOMORROW Usual games and prizes for ladies and steamer Saml. J. Pentz at 10 a.m. 5 p.m. ickets Tor sale at the boat. en, 15c. a a EE SHRINERS’ MID-SUMMER FROLIC AT MARSHALL HaLL, MONDAY, AUGUST 29. TWO BOATS. No ‘crowding. “Room Two performances; Military Dances. Pinntatio and Negro Melodies, Buck and Wing Dances, Ri Adults, 25e.; for mm, Time Songs, Genuine Negro Cake Walk ee 7 RSS To be procured of Nobles of Almas Temple and ag the boat. First boat, Steamer Macalester, leaves 6:45, second boat, Belle Haven, ). — UBH-Bt ~ Ocean City, Md. SPECIAL EXCURSION Every Friday, 3 O’Cleck. THROUGH FAST TRAINS, B. and O. via Baltimore. Round Trip, $3.60. EF Ticks Preres ANCIENT ORT DISTRICT BOARI FIRST SPECIAL EXCURSION TO Norfolk, Va., and Old Point Comfort ts good to retarn till k Line, AUGUST" 27, wharf, foot of 7 returning 7 & 7 p.m. sharp : bo cents, Sta Round trip, $3. Meal regular prices. For Piount Vernon, Alexandria and Arlington. ELECTE: TRAINS, STATION, 13% & PA. A nd Arlington, every 45 minut ry Four, from 10 a.m 08 pan ROUND P to Mt. Vernon, including Alexan: ria and Arlington, @0c. Alexandria only, 25e, Arlington oply, 20 z WASH., ALEXANDRIA & MT. VERNON RY. auz2 STEAMER JANE MOSELE \ sixty See Trip on the Potomac. Crabl , Fishin = Salt Water Bathing. Meals insurpase Boat leaves N st. wharf daily, except Monda; m.; Saturdays, BO pp... For state rooms and tickets apply to GUZIIAN, In E. F. Droop's Music Store, 925 PA. AVE N. Telephone 1108. a ant2-150 BEAUTIFUL SCENERY And a good seat to Gien Echo and return “avenue” 32d and P rival at Chase 'G EAST on W board, and Glen ~ thus securing good seats before r ing crowd at “the circle." {7 Returning. last car ccbnects at West Chevy Chase with Glen Feho car at 12:30. Steamer “Macalester” For Indian Head Thursday, Friday and Saturday Eveningsat 6:39. Boat Stops at Marshall Hall Going and Coming. Round Trip, 25c. Dally trips to Marshell Hall #t 10 a.m. and 2:30 p-m. Sundays, 11 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. CFSchrocder’s Band. Everything first class. FOR MOUNT VERNON aul Litt + dally except Sunday, from 7th st. wharf, at 10 on hot days when your icebox is well filled | ¥-= with the Nat. Cap. Brewing Co.'s delicious | t® and 2:30 p.m. Round trip, S0c. Admission As and mansion, 25c. Sy20-2ed “Ericsso:: LineExcursions”’ Ei MORB VE WATER CUTE FROM BAL ATTRACTIVE WATER. LT To Philadelphia (day boat} e.°' ay Sunday) at 7:30 a.m.........>.27°* To Philadelphia (night steamers) . To Philadelphia and return by rafl ~ To Cape May (from Philadelphia by rail).. >>. To Cape May and return (ven « ° To Cape May and retucp (season). . To Atlantic City (from Philadelphia by rail To Atlantic City and return «ten days). Te Atlantic City and return (season) To Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Long Bra To Asbury Park,Ocean G ig Branc Night ts Res Light and Pratt stree a p.m. am pamphlet a1 fishing grounds at Better ton. Tickets for sale at OFFICE ONLY. Also tick- to Albany, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Newport. R. Fall River, New Haven, Bridgeport, Conn.; Portland, Me., ‘and points north. Tickets’ to Phil adelpbia'on ecle in ngton at B. & O. Ticket Ofices, Pennaylvanis avenue, aud Bk 0. depot, CLARENCE SHRIVER, Agent, 204 Light aM timore, Md. _ 430-2218 For Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church--Take the F st. or Penn. ave. cars—and the electric cars at Aqueduct bridge. auT-10tf Norfolk & Washington ’ Steamboat Co. = ; ger Bea INO GALAN a 9