Evening Star Newspaper, August 31, 1898, Page 10

10 ‘THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1898-14 PAGES LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Columbia Theater—“That Man.” Bijou Theater—Vaudeville, nm Echo—Jaxon Opera Company “Chimes of Normandy.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—T. E. Miaco’s “City Club.” Ohio avenue and 15th street—Battle of Gettysburg. 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. and 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and intermediate points at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach d Somerset Beach at 9 a.m. mer Charles Macalester for Indian Head at 6:20 p.m. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress Menroe at 6:30 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Potomac for Baltimore and lower river landings at 4 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon houriy from 1 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling- ton and Fort Myer and Falls Church every half hour from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. ‘Trains leave 32d and M streets and 32d and P streets every ten minutes for West Chevy Chase and Glen Echo. cee eres WE HAVE FINE MEATS certain to meet your approval. Juicy steaks, whose fi 1ality you could Stake a wager on—and splendid roasts also, certain to win approval from ali who taste any of it. T. T. KEA 31 Center mkt. a FOR YOUR ICED TEA Use “‘Kenny’s Cheon,” the best 50c. tea in America. Pure American-refined Sugars sold at cost. Tender, Cc. D. KENNY, 8 city stores. CITY AND DISTRICT. Promises to Reform. mg man named Sommerville Nichol- s before the Police Court this morn- man Fitton of continu imilants. The offi that he made the arrest on com- He found Summerville at the home on C street. ‘Taylor told the young man that his called on him, and, [ke ail more tri The judge reminded him of mother’s many troubles and to.d him > worst of them a'l is the trouble he is The accused promised to do i the court released im on his The Pubtic Blows Our Horn. t what a pers What the public sa: 5s 5-Ib. box butte: er, 900 Pa. ave. Children Locked Up. nrietta Lee and Nettie Thompson, col- J girls, were permitted by their parents remain on the street last night to pla: ittle later than usual, and while eng: n an innocent game, a little after 9 o'¢! man Santmeyer arrested them and them up. These children have done nothing in the world for which to be arrested,” Atiorney Hewelett said to Judge Taylor this morn- ing, when they were arraigned on a charge ef disorderly conduct. The policeman made his statement, but the judge failed to see why the girls were arrested. * the court said. “It might be well, though, for you to stop play- rin the night, and not make much ir Tomorrow, $1.00 round trip, including admission to grounds, Special train leaves B. and O. at 12:15 p.m. Regular, 0 am., 12:50 p.m. dvertisement ee Attempted Suicide by Poison. A young colored woman named Stella Russell, inmate of house No. 204 11th Street nerthwest, attempted suicide last night by king a dose of poison. Her reason for the poison was that a male friend an her up. Thz police took her to the Em2rgency Hospital, where the physi- d her of the poison and Was sent home. es Beautiful China Asters. nest specimens, 25c. doz. Gude, 1224 F. —Advertisement. ae Returned to Her Home. Sanitary Officer Frank has not heard arything from the young woman who sent h nearly three weeks ago for the purpose of being admitted to a local re- formatory. She had a note signed “ F. M. Walter, which was addressed to the police authorities. The young woman was questioi and she said the man who Wrot: the note was not a minister. H. sign i his name in this way, it is believed, he had an idea that he could a hh more good. he authorities r ned the woman to her home at Mar- ball, Va., instead of making her a charg> upon the District. >» Nerfolk and Wash. Steamboat Co.'s Special Excursion for Labor Da: To Fort Monroe and Norfolk on Saturday, Sept. Round-trip tickets, $3.50, good to Sept. 5. giving an op- ty to see and visit the huge fleet of sels off “Old Point.” Steamers leave See ad., this page. Aiding the Volunteers. The department of soldiers, sailors and marines of the W. C. T. U. entertained the volunteers at their rooms, 910 F street, Monday ev2ning. A short business meeting was held in the early part of the evening, hich a social program was enjoyed and refreshments were served. The reports nted by the superintendents of the va- departments of the work were most encouraging, especially the lunch report. The number of meals served has now reached 5,600. The ladies ask that their friends will remember the lunch rgom, and the following articles are suggested as be- Ing greatly needed: Mzat, bread, butter, milk, coffee, tea, sugar, vegetables and fruit. The supply of comfort bags is quite jow, and a new supply is solicited. In the absence of bags, articles to be 2d in them—Testaments, court-plaster, needies, s (common and safety), buttons (trouser d underclothes), heavy white black thread, mending cotton, sho2 strings and sors—will be greatly appreciated. a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The famous battlefield line to Cincinnati. $14 round-trip. Tickets on sale September 3, 4 and 5, good to return until September with privilege of extension until Octo- ber 2. by depositing ticket with joint agent at Cincinnati between September 5 and 9 and payment of 25 cents additional.—Advt. . —_-_— Secretary Elected. At the meeting last evening of the Build- ing Trades Council, President William Sil- ver in the chair, Mr. J. M. Healey waa eiected recording secretary, vic A. M. Burns, whose place was at a previous meet- ing declared vacant. Reports of minor importance were sub- tted, and no business of public int2rest ¥ transacted. The excursion committee announced that the final meeting of the joint committee on excursion to River View on Labor day will be held this 2vening at Electrical Workers’ Hall. + —— teresting and Fascinating Work. ‘This scene is beautiful and inspiring. But how do these young people so soon de- velop the enthusiastic devotion to their work that shines in every face?” said a visitor to Spencerian College halls this week. They are learning new, simple, interest- Ing and rapid methods of doing brain work, and wonder t never knew how beautiful ® was before. educational.—Advt, a CITIZENS. ENTER PROTEST Object to Grant of Further Time to Oapi- tal Railway. Declaration Made That Brown System is a Complete Failare—Another System Demanded. Tne District Commissioners have received a lengthy protest from a large number of preperty owners near the navy yard against allowing the Capital Railway Company any further time to experiment with its under- ground electric system. The protest is us foliows: “We, the undersigned property owners on M street from Sth to 11th streets southeast and en llth street from M street to the avy Yard bridge, do earnestly protest against any further permit being granted to the Capital Railway Company for the purpose of experimental work on the Brown system, which has proven 2 complete fail- ure after fifteen months of constant trial. We think the promoters of the system have had emple time in which to experimem, if they have not aad much more than they should have had for such purely expe mental purposes, considering “he extensive travel on these streets, and we respectful\y pray that the company be competled to in- stall the system now in use on the lines of the Metropolitan and Czpital Traction com- panies, under promise of dog whieh their rter Was obtained from Congres: ngs of men have been employed al- most constantly cay and night since May, 1807, in an effort to make the Brown tem work, and this has frequently resu!ted in aisturbances at night by the noise of the workmen and their tools. Tue cars are ex- cessively heavy and strike the contact bex- es with such force as to shake the sur- rounding ground and often hoases in the vicinity where they are passing. Drivers Are Timid. “Tirnid drivers are kept off the streets through fear of having their horses kilied (several horses shocked and one horse kiil- ed outright shewing this timidizy not te be without grounds), resulting in 1 and in- creasing Icss to the merchants along the street The petition is signed by twenty-eight property owners in the vicinity mentionei, and to it is attached a memorandum of he operations of the road since March last €cen te the 25th of the present month. According to this statement, not a day has passed within the time specified ‘hat workmen have not been engaged in repair- ing cups and boxes along the road, and re- leasing cars that constantly, hang in the curves. In many of these in es the contact boxes have had to te opened and wires attached that cars may be moved. On occasions, mentioned in th cars have “stuck” on straighc tracks, and kave had to be shoved down «rade even. Extracts Are Given. Some extracts from the statement are as follows: “April 2—-Car hung up near navy yard; leak in feeder cable. Removed large num ber of box tops—twenty-eight or thirty on M street and 2% on lith street. Horse so badly injured by coming in contact with box at lvth and M streets that it had to be killed next morning. “April J0—Live box discovered by a Mr. Harlan between 12 and 1 o'clock noon on M street between 9th and 10th. “April 14—Live box near foot of bill on lith street; contents removed and replaced by new cup. “April 15—Horse shocked on 11th street near bridge, as seeu by S. P. Talbert; the horse belonged to a milkman. “April 24—Car hung up about 4:30 p.m. cn M street near 9th for thirty minutes: bad to be moved finally by cable run above ground.” Ma a live box was fixed, but the cur- rent had to be shut off for the purpose. May 11 passergers had to get out and push a car that was hurg. May 15, about Pm., cup exploded on M sireet near 1th. The box burned, the flame rising to a height of fcur or five feet. May 16 2 num- ber of persons saw a horse knocked down by a live box. May JS Mr. Oyster's horse wes shocked near the bridge. June 1 an- cther cup exploded, causing much excite- ment. Workmen ran with rubber covers and tools to cover up and repair the box. June 13 two live boxes burned and had to be cut off from the cable to evofd danger. | June 20 overground wire had to be rse1 to move a car, “this being a dangerous pro- cess In a crowd euch as present at the Other Instances. Numerous other instances of live boxes are given, and a report of the wreck on Asylum hill, in which one man was killed and s ‘al persons injured. Two horses were also Killed at the time. July an explosion occurred at one of the boxes, that sent passengers screaming trom the ear. July a car, In running over the boxes, caused fire to stretch along the track 2 car's length. Qn August 4 there were four explosions, the ne being so great as to raise the cover of the man- hole on M near 10th street. The report also declares that several of the new pat- ent cups, which the company claims are all right, have been found “aliv The memorandum gives in detail every bit of work done on the road, showing that the citizens have keeping a strict tab on the Capital Railway Company ev since the Commissioners, some mont granted the corporation ninety da tional time in which to make their system satisfactory. ee Charge Ignored. Hattie Green, a colored woman, not more than twenty-five years old, who resides In Cox's alley, not far from ine Police Court, was brought before Judge Taylor today by Policeman Bloom on a charge of vagrancy. ‘The officer told what little he knew of the woman's life, and when questioned by At- torney Chuse he seid he considered a per- son under the influence of liquor as being drunk. “That's a fine definition,” was the attor- ney’s remark A colored witness called stated his knowl- edge of the defendant’s faults. “She drinks beer in the all * he said. The Saturday evening excursion to Fort- Tess Monroe, Norfolk, Newport News, Vir- ginia Beach and Ocean View scheduled for this week will be one of the most de- lightful trips that the Norfolk and Wash- ing Steamboat Company has arranged this season. The huge fleet of war vessels is still lying at anchor in Hampton Roads, just off Old Point Comfort, and, although wany vessels are ordered away daily to other ports, there are.many new arrivals to take their places. It. is @ wonderful sight to see the water fairly alive with gunboats, auxiliary cruisers, converted gunboats, torpedo boats and other fighting craft, and the Norfolk and Washington line steamer sails through the entire fleet both going to and returning from Fortress Monroe and Norfolk. The steamer ‘Nor- folk will leave 7th street wharf at 6:30 Sat- urday evening, arriving at ‘Old Point” and Norfolk early Sunday morning. The regu- lar fare has been reduced for this special excursion, the tickets being good to return on the steamer leaving Fort Monroe and Norfolk either on Sunday or on Monday evening. Tickets, state rooms, etc, may be obtained at the office of the company, 7th street wharf. With a grand bali at Marshall Hall to- night the fourteenth annual tournament at this popular river resort will be brought to a@ successful clofe. Thousands from the District, Marylend and Virginia throng the grounds, applauding the -sktll of the gallant knights at the tilting, and taking pari in the host of amusemenis that have been provided. ‘The steamer Charles Mac- alester, which leaves 7th street wharf this evening at 6:30, will reach Marshall Hall in time to permit her passengers to wit- ness all the festivities of the evening, in- augurated by the crowning of queens by the successful knights. Dancing will con- tinue throughout the evening to the music of Schroeder’s Band. The last steamer leaves Marshall Hall for the city at 11 p.m. The evening sails to Marshall Hall and Indian Head wi!l be given again on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings of this week, the steamer Charles Mac- alester leaving 7th street wharf at 6:30. ‘These may be the last trips of the summer Season, so that all should take advantage of the opportunity and spend a farewell evering on the river. Labor dey will be a welcome holiday es- pecially to the chiefs, clerks and others in the government service who have been con- fined to their desks by the pressure of pub- lic business during the entire summer. The holiday coming on Monday will give them an opportunity to be away from the city for at least two days. Two of the most enjoyable trips that department employes can take are the excursions arranged for Labor day to Ocean City, Maryland's beau- tiful seaside resort. Special trains will leave the Baltimore and Ohio station on Friday at 3 p.m. and on Saturday at 12:05 p.m.; returning, fast express trains will leave Ocean City Monday and Tuesday evenings at 4:45, reaching this city at 11:43 the same evenings. The Atlantic Hotel, urder the management of Mr. Theo. L. Page, will give special rates to all who take these excursions. The surf and still-water bathing and fishing at Ocean City are not surpassed at any other resort on the At- lantic co: Those who intend taking ad- vantage the reduced rates and spend of Labor day at Ocean City, Md., should send their names and addresses to Mr. John F. Waggaman, 7) 14th street. The steamer Samuel J. Pentz is making her last Wednesday trips of the seagon to River View today, and already two boat- loads of young people have gone to the View, bent on having a good time while they ma. Kendall and Gurley Chapels and Stickney Memorial and Eckington Presb: terian Sunday chools and the Sund school of the First Reformed Church are going to the View today on their last out- ing before the cpening of the schools. The children are having a glorious time with | the many attractions of the resort, and will return home on the $ p.m. trip this even- [ing. This evening the Pentz will make an- other trip to the View at 7 o'clock and a large throng is looked for. The outing of the Government Printing Office Council of the National Union at River View last night, although it was the second outing of the’ council this season, was attended by nearly 1,500 persons and was a success in every particular. The evening was an ideal one for a water trip, the full moon making the river beautifully light, and the temperature being all that could be desired. On the steamer, both go- ing and returning, the glee clubs’ from the big printing office on North Capitol street rendered some fine music that was greatly enjoyed and many were the encores re- ceived. On the View grounds dancing was the order of the evening, and the big pavil ion was well filled at all times with coupl “tripping the light fantastic toe.” The chute and the dozens of other attractions at the View also afforded much pleasur and the large throng came home delighted with their outing and with River View. —_>—__ Rockvile Fair Tomorrow. $1.00 round trip, including admission to grounds. Special train leaves B. and O. at 15 p.m. Regular, 8:30 am., 12:50 p.m. —Advertisement. ——+. A “Toarist’s Evening” in the West End. residence of Judge Anson S. Tayior t street and New Hampshire avenue ned last evening to the members and friends of West iW. CT. 1., tor the resular monthly meeting of that so- ciety. The president, Mrs. Clinton Smith, presided, and opened the meeting with prayer. All present sang “Yield Not to Temptation,” and Mr. A, 8. Case read Scriptures, and the secretary, Mrs. Susie Irwin, read the minutes of the last meet- ing. Mrs. Emma Berry reported the work of the evangelistic committee, of which she fs chairman. Miss Mary Emmart read tne report of We: d's share in the work of the department of soldiers, sailors and marines, at W. C. T. U, headquarters, 910 F street northwe The report was com- piled and forwarded by Mrs. Fernandez, who represents West End union in that work. At the close of the business session some young ladi who have just returned from a European trip, were called on to enter- tain the company with an account of their experiences abroad. Miss Augusta Swan told of the sea voyage and the wanderings in England, France and Belgium, while Miss Belle Maeney depicted the travels in Iretand and Scotland. Both lectures were illustrated by photographs passed around and by witty allusions to the home people which were much appreciated and elicited applause. ‘The musical part of the program consist- ed of naitonal airs and ballads by Misses “Do you drink beer?” Mr. Chase asked. “Of course, I do,” was his answer; “but I drink in the house.” An Italian fruit merchant who was called said there is considerable noise in the al- every night. he said, “she has about fifteen hundred people in her house every day.” Policeman Bloom called another witness, whose testimony did not damage the de- fendant “Now. your honor,” said Attorney Chase, you have had an Irishman, Dutchman, an Italian and a nigger to testify, and I would suggest that you call a Chinaman. Our brother Jokn is seated in the audience, and he probably knows as much about the girl as the others.”” “John Chinaman” shook his head and Walked quietly from the court, as he did not want to get mixed up in the case. Hattie denied the charge, and claimed that the pellceman took her can of beer from her. The court dismissed the charge. ——.__. Sent to Jail. August Peterson, a saflor on the schooner R. D. Bibbersof Kennebec, Me., now at the 9th street wharf, was today sent to jail by Judge Mills, in default of the payment of a fine of $10, for disorderly conduct last night. John Nelson, also of the same ves- sel, was fined $5 for a similar offense. pe THE STAR BY MAIL. Persons leaving the city for any period can have The Star mailed to them to any address in the United States or Canada, by ordering it at this office, in person or by letter. Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents for two weeks, or 50 cents per month. Invariably in advance. Sub- scribers changing their address from one Post-office to another should give the last address as well as the new one, Nellie Ross, Mamie Moffitt, Elsie Roche Swan, on piano and violin. A ature was the reproduction of a welcome played on bagpipes, when the party reached Edinboro. “National Em- blems” were discussed by Miss Sadie Clokey. Mrs. Taylor and her daughters dispensed hospitality in the form of cake and ice cream. One new member, Mrs. Campbell, was received. ‘Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Hodge and Miss Hodge, Mrs. James Hen- ning, Mrs. Joseph Parris, Mr. Magruder Berry, Mrs. Dr. Fisher, Mrs. E. Emmart, Mrs. M. Emmart, Miss Graham, Mrs. Brooke, Miss Pruett, Miss Turpin, Miss Wills, Mrs. Geerge, Mrs. Benjamin Mof- fit, Miss Blanche Clokey, Miss Mary Ross, Mrs. Katherine Scott, Miss Clayton, prii cipal of the Hayes School, and Miss Wil- son, the blind deaconess. eS SRS $10 To Niagara Falls and Return $10 via Pennsylvania Railroad. cial train with coaches and parlor cars will leave Washington 7:55 a.m, Sept. 1, 15 nd 29, Tickets, limited to ten days, allow stopover at Buffalo, Rochester and Wat- kins returning. Annual exposition at Toronto August 30 to Sept. 10.—Advt. hice ache Farmer's Heavy Loss. Sunday evening last the barn and out- houses on the farm of Mr. John D. Lar- man, near Lewinsville, Va., were totally destroyed by fire. The flames were first seen leaping from the side of the barn, in which building one hundred tons of hay and unthreshed grain, the work of a whole year, was consumed in a few minutes. Among the other buildings destroyed was a well-equipped’ workshop, carriage and farm implements, house and a spacious granary, the contents of which were a rs aie only by the untiring hands of willing neighbors that the dwelling. hous, . in which Mr. Larman lay sick, was saved. ‘Mr. Larman is well known in this city, hav- ing once held a prominent position in the bureau of engraving and printing. He es- | timates his loss at $5,000. on enraeras- ie AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN Dr. Arthor ‘Snyder, of District Regiment, Reported to Be Ill. General and Personal News Gathered From Territory West. of Rock. Creek—Brief-Mention. Dr. Arthur Snyéer of. this place, who went away with the District regiment, accom- panying it to-Tampa,’Fla:, and thence to: }Santiago, Cuba, has been stricken with the typhoid fever. ‘Word was: received from Santizgo by hisimother several days ago announcing his sidkners, and while he is at present at Camp Montauk, N. Y., he will be brought home as soon as possible. His mother and sister are now in New York, end as soon as permission is given to re- move him he will -be’taken to some moun- tain resort, where the change of air is ex- pected to assist in his recuperation. A good many people in some manner got the idea that Dr. Snyder was a victim of yellow fever, but this fs 2 mistake. Death of John T. Reynolds. Mr. John T. Reynolds, for many years a well-known business man of this section, died Monday night shortly before 10 o'clock at his residence, 3135 O street. The d2ceased had been sick for.a year or more, but the last illness was hardly longer than-a fort- night in duration. Cancer of the liver was the fatal disease. The deceased was about fifty-four years of age and a hative and life-long resident of Georgetown. He was & son of the late Joseph Reynolds, one of the most prosperous-coopers- in this séc- tion during his lifetime. At ‘the death of the father the son continued the business, his shop being located on.Grace street, near the new power house of the Capital Trac- tion Company. The deceased ‘leaves a widow. and several children, all: grown, to tm n his death, funeral services will be held this aficrnoon at 3:30 o'clock at the late residence of the deceased. Rev. J. B. Stitt, D. D., pastor of the Dumbarten Avenue M. E. Church, will conduct the religious exer- cises. The interment will be private, and the remains buried in Oak Hill cemetery. Opening of University. Preparations are being made for the opening of Georgetown University for the school term of 1898-99. The collegiate and Preparatory departments, the. main portion of the university, will reopen Tuesday, September 13. The occasion will be duly solemnized by high mass in the Dahlgren Memorial Chapel. The school for students of the post gradute course will open Sat- urday, October 1. The medical school of the university will not open until Monday evening, October 3, and two days later, Wednesday, October 5, the law school will commence its sessions. Beginning with this year the course of the studies in the law school will extend over a period of three years, Eccentric Woman Arrested. Early Monday evening Policeman Ward, Siationed at th? entrance to the Aque- duct bridge, noticed a white woman sit- ting on the raiséd portion of the bridge separating the rea@way from the sidewalk, who was talking gonsiderably to herself and acting queerlyi: sAccosting the woman and getting no imtelligible replies, he sent her to the statian ®ouse, to be held pend- ing an investigation .of her mental condi- tion. At the station'the woman gave the name of Mary Jones,:aged thirty-eight, and said she was a housekeeper by occupation. The woman claimed to be from Raleigh, N. C., and state@ithat she was in the city to see her child, »wihtich, it is understood, is under the contrdl‘of the board of children's guardians. Subsequently it was learned that the woman dé *nown as a North Caro- lina tramp, andttravels all over the coun- try whenever the netion strikes her. As she is only somewhat eccentric and net regarded as hattmfuleshe was permitted to go. Changes itt Poliee-Force. 5 Several changes have been made in the personnel of the police force of the George- town station. Policeman Lee R. Witt has been transferred to the sixth precinct, and his place is filled by Pohceman M. B. Furr who is changed from the sixth to thé sev- enth precinct. The changes went into effect yesterday. Policeman J. L. Giles of the county patrol force of Tenleytown has been promoted to the rank of mounted officer, the change to take effect September 1. The transfer of Policeman Witt leaves Vacant the position of commodore on the auxiliary cruiser of the seventh precinct, which will shortly be filled by an election. ® Brief Mention. James P. McGrann has bought of James Ray part of lots 228 and 229, in square 12: at an unnamed consideration. R. E. L. Scott has been appointed an ad- ditional private on the police force, for duty with the Great Falls electric railroad. A little child of Dennis Keane of h street between O and P streets, was quite bedly scalded yesterday while playing around the home. ‘The family washing was being done, and in walking around the child fell Into a tub of hot water, but was rescued by a companion. The injuries re- ceived are not regarded as serious, The bad waskout on Connecticut avenue which was caused by the recent heavy rains has been entirely repaired. ‘The washouts on the other roads which oc- curred at the same time are also nearly all remedied. The officials of the Great Falls electric road are now layitg a double track from the old barn, a short distance below Glen Echo junction, to a_ point a short way above Brill’s old road house. ee OUTCOME OF DOMESTIC TROUBLE. Mrs. Mary G. Boyce’s Allegations Against Her Husband. Mrs. Mary Geneva Boyce has entered suit against her husband, Isaac D. Boyce, seeking maintenance. She alleges that her husband is engaged in conducting a photo- graph gallery at No. 1325 F street, and they resided, with their three children, in rooms adjoining the gallery. On June 18 she seriously objected to the character of certain photographs that had been made on the premises, and by reason of this ob- jection she was grossly insulted by an em- ploye named Pack, her husband being a witness to the insult. Mrs. Boyce says that on August 13 her husband absented himself from his residence and place of business, and the petitioner received a communication from Mr. Thomas G. Hen- sey, who represented himself as her hus- band’s attorney, submitting a proposition to the effect that_her husband would allow her $50 a month for the support of herself and children if she would leave the prem- ises. August 26she: alleges, the defend- ant and his atterney broke in iae doors and ejected herzfortibly from’ her rooms, putting her intot¢hesstreet. She was car- ried in a precarious wondition to the home of her cousin, 207 Bistreet northwest. Her husband’s incomie is $5,000 a year, she says, and she asks ‘alimony accordingly. i One Fare to @indinnati and Retarn via Penngytvanin Railroad. For the National Encampment, G. A. R., excursion tickets to Cincinnati and return will be sold Sept 8yi4 and 5, at rate of $14.00, good to re&urntSept. 6 to 13. Exten- sion can be secuged to Oct. 2, For further information apphy toéticket agents.—Advt. —_—_-—_ Failure ¢o Obtain Permit. Jacob Moore, an selderly colored man, who owns a cemetery near Anacostia, was in the Police Court today for having dis- interred the body of Mattie Réynolds with- out a permit. Mattie Reynolds is the wo- man whose body was taken up several days ago upon suspicion that she had been fcully dealt with. Moore took the body from the grave, and it was removed from the cemetery: by direction of the coroner. There was mo complaint anade against the old man who owns the cemetery until after the autopsy’ showed that death had re- sulted from:natural causes. Then the presecution by the health office author!- thes followed:? Judge Taylor heard the case and took Moore’s personal bonds. ‘ mi kouse E ving, cleaning ise or replacing furniture with new send what you don’t want to C. G.'Sloan & Co., 1407 G st., and you will be satisficd with the regult.— Advertisement, A SOLDIER'S ILLNESS. Symptoms Develop in Case ef Santiago Hero. Yesterday afternoon the police were call- ed to the Gollen Eagle Hotel, at New Jer- sey avenue and D street northwest, where @ soldier was pcsed to be in a critical Alarming condition. He gave his name as Carl An- derson, and registered as belonging in this city. He had been at the War Department eerlier in the day, and had received a com- munication addressed to the governor of the Soldiers’ Home. He stated that he had received papers entitling him to admission to the home, but before getting ready to go }there he was taken sick. Fearing te would be unable to make the journey out there, he went to. the hotel and registered. He had not felt well since he left Santiago, he said, and he soon became so ill that he was unable to converse intelligently. The wife of the hotsl prcerrietor prepared him a lit- tle: nourishnient, which he was unable to retain on. his stornach. He was dressed in the regulation infantry uniform, and it was stated that he vas a member of the 19th Infantry. As scon as Maj. Sylvester heard of the man’s illress he nad Dr. Nevitt go to the hotel and make an examination of kim, with a view of having him removed toa hospital. The soldier had a high fever, ard he was in an extremely weak condi- tion. There was some delay in getting a physician to attend the patient. Dr. Nevitt fcund the man’s vitality ex- tremely low. It was the doctor’s idea that the sick man’s condition was the result of having been improperly fed. Sanitary Of- ficer. Frank also called at the hotel to in- vestigate the case. Because of the soldier's critical illaess he was hurried to Provi- dence Hospital. Last night the petient was delirious, and it’ was feared that the end would soon ecme, but later on he rallied, and today he was so much better that the doctors think he will recover. ——-— LAST OF PHILIP?! ‘ES. Spain’s Loss Includes All Territory Named for Philip. “With the capture of the Philippines and the control of the Ladrone Islands,” says an old book worm, “Spain loses the last of her colonies which by that name hon- cred Philip, who subdued those islands in the latter part of the sixteenth century. It is not generally known,” he says, “but it is a fact that Spain gave the name of New Spain to Mexico and honored Philip by calling Texas, which she settled in 1715, the New Philippines, her eastern islands being known as Old Philippines. The name as applied to Texas was retained by some of the families of the original Spanish set- tlers for something over a century, as late as 1840 some portion of that state being called by some Philipona. “The Ladrone Islends, discovered in 1521, were known as such for years, but subse- quently as Mariana, for the Spanish queen, and after the loss of the New Philippines with New Spain (Mexico) in the western hemisphere that name was transferred to the Ladrones. Now the Old and New Phii- ippines will take stch name as Uncle Sam will suggest.” ——— AMUSEMENTS, GLEN ECHO AMPHITHEATER.—Plan- quette’s three-act opera, “The Chimes of Normandy," with its tuneful music, is being presented this week at the large amphitheater at Glen Echo by the Jaxon Gpera Compery, performances being held every evening, with a matinee Saturday afternoon. Last evening there was a go0d- sized audience assembled to witness the production, and as a whole the opera proved enjoyable. Some characters are ex- ceptionsily good, and the chorus is espe- cially strong, producing with the best pos- sible effect the many choruses which are found in the opera. The presentation of “The Chimes” by the Jaxon company af- fords an excellent opportunity to compare its work with that of the Parry Gpera Company, which presented the same opera scarcely two inonths ago, and the compari- scn is quite favorable to the present com- pany. Serpolette, the good for nothing, is assumed by Mile. Diard, who is unveually attractive both in her singing and acting. Miss Bertha Lehman, as Germaine. the iost marchioness, takes her part in good form. Winfred Goff, as Henri, Marquis of Cornville, has an excellent voice, and sins his music with spirit and effect. Payne Clark, as Jean Grenicheux, the fisherme has a good tenor voice, being exceedingly clear and distinct in the upper regis ‘The part of Gaspard, the old miser, whi is assumed by George W. Denham, is ¢: ceedingly good, and is one of the best in- terpretaticns of this character ever secn. In the second act particularily his acting holds the strict attention of the audience and brings him a torrent of applause. John Read, as the Dailli, takes his part very well, affording the only humor to the whole performance. Miss Madeline Low-i Gertrude: Miss Madge Lawrence, as zanne, and C. M. Holly, as 2 sume the minor parts with satis! THE COLUMBIA'S FIRST MATINE There will be the first matinee of son at the Columbia tomorrow afternoon, when A. M. Palmer’s company will present the roaring comedy, “That Man.” The "sual popular price of any seat in the hous for 50 cents will prevail at this bargain matinee, which has always been one of the features of the Columbia management, who first introduced them in this city. It is pleasant to have a good laughing com- edy to go to see, full of fun and surprises, acted by experienced, clever comedians, M. Palmer has always presented excellent plays, performed by the best actors, and “That Man’ is no exception. “THE TWO ORPHANS.”—Kate Claxton, the famous star, will be seen at the Co- lumbia next Monday and all the week, with matiree Saturday, in “The Two ©: phans,” one of the best melodramas ever written, end one which has stood the test for a great many years. The scenes in “The Two Orphans” are nearly all laid ir Faris, amid the stirring bustle of city life, the haunts of vagrants, the office of the chief of police, the prison of Sal Patriere, the home of nobility. The story cf the two sisters, Louise, blind and _helple: and Henriette young and beautiful, are ilus- strated with such a sympathetic touch that it appeals to all. The situations are thrill- ing, the abduction of the elder gir!, com- pelled to beg in the streets of Paris, the cruelty of the hag Frochard, the poor crip- ple Pierre, in love with the blind girl, the handsome Jacques, are all. types of Par- isian life. Miss Claxton has long since be- come famous for her impersonaticn of the deserted, helpless and abused blind girl, and her sweetness and fortitude during all her sufferings fail rot to start the tears of the audience at each performance. The part of Louise requires exactly her sin- cerity and force to brirg out all the char- acter in all its effectiveness. Miss Claxton brings to this city a company cf excellence, the same that has played in all the large cities this season. “THE SPORTY WIDOWS."—Ea. F. Rush’s new show, “The Sporty Widows,” will be the attraction at Kernan’s next week and former entertainments of Mr. Rush justify the belief that this new ven- ture will afford the patrons cf the Lyceum wholesome amusement. There will be a sparkling first part entitled “A High Old Time,” and _a resplendent burlesqu: titled “The Bombardment of Vanilla,” and both will be handsomely staged and mount- ed, including many novel spectacular ef- fects. Mr. Rush, as the manager of a num- ber of burlesque organizations, is in a po- sition which facilitates his securing the most versatile performers and the freshest and prettiest chorus girls, and this company is well equipped and includes vaudeville stars of recognized ability, who have been identified with burlesque successes. So Upper Marlboro’ Fair, September 6 to 9, inclusive, Baltimore and Olio railroad. Only 50 cents round trip. Trains will leave Baltimore and Ohio rail- road station, New Jersey avenue and C street, on above datcs, 9 and 11 a.m, Re- turning, leave Upper Marlboro’ 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., making run in each direction of one hour.—Advt. a Resists Arrest. Policeman Patrick Creagh had a lively time with John Smith, colored, last night cn Gales street. Smith was taken into cus- tody for alleged indecency. He was under the influence of liquor, and when the officer arrested him he resisted. The case was tried in Judge Taytor’s court, and the pen- alty was a@ fine of $20 or imprisonment of sixty days. He went down. HOME AGAIN. Teelighted to Once More Set Foot on American Soil. Sergt. Jamés Smith ‘of the District regi- ment recently wrote to his friends here of the delight he and his comrades experienced when they beheld again the shores of their own country, after their sojourn in Cuba. He says: “MONTAUK POINT, L. L, “August 27, 1898. “Here we are once more in the glorious United States, after a safe and pleasant voyage from Santiago on the transport Hudson. We had fine weather all the way up, excepting the second day, when we had @ moderate gale, which caused the waves to run pretty high and a number of the boys to lose their dinners. You cannot im- agine the gladness with which we once more saw American shores. Not until then were any of us sure we would ever reach home. There had been so much sickness no-one was sure but that he would be the next victim. All we hed coming up was canned beef, beans and tomatoes. The steward of the vessel very kindly presented us with some potatoes, which went fine, I can tell you. In Cuba I got a Spanish 1 chette, which I expected to bring home with me, but I traded it to the steward of the boat for my grub on-the way up. It was hard to let it go, but you know with me my stomach always comes first. ‘The steward treated me very well, but as I shared whatever I got with three of my chums there was not very much for any of us. “There was one death on the boat at sea— a@ man named McDonald of Company L. When he died he was nothing more than skin and bones. He was sewed uy in his shelter teut and dropped overboard from the stern of the boat, while a bugler boy played taps. “We landed yesterday, and as we march- ed up the road to our camp we were given milk and sandwiches by the women of the Red Cross, and farther up the road we each were given two bags of smoking tobacco and a piece of chewing tobacco; a'so a box of matches. This was all appreciated by us, because where we came from the scheme of the people was to get all they could from us and to charge three or four prices for everything we got of them. “When we reached our camp we were more than delighted to find it most beauti- fully situated, with snow-white tents al- ready up, coataining board flooring and all ready for us tu go right into them. We are told by the troops here that we will get fine food, witn butter, milk and canned fruits, and all such luxuries during our stay here, which we hope will not be more than two weeks. “We see by the papers that we will get a royal reception when we get home. Half of the boys got so excited that they could not sleep last night.” —— TEMPORARY ORDER GRANTED. Action im Suit for Dissolution of Partnership. Mr. Ormond H. Butler today, through his attorney, Mr. E. B. Hay, entered suit against Daniel H. Ferry, the broker, at No. 629 F stree king that the partner- ship existing between himself and the de- fendant in the brokerage business be dis- solved, and that an accounting be had. The complainant alleges that last Novem- ber he entered into partnersnip with Ferry, contributing $1,000 to the firm's 2apital of $3,000. The terms of the partnership were never reduced to writing, put it was agreed that Butler was to receive one-third of the profits and Ferry two-thirds. It is claimed that Ferry has refused to make an ac- counting and repudiates the partnership. A receiver is also asked for. Justice Bradley granted a temporary or- der in the case restraining the defendant frcm collecting or checking out of bark n, money belonging to the firm, and requiring him to show cause on Tuesday next why the partnership should not be dissvived and a receiver appointed pending the litigation. The United States Govern- ment will not buy baking pow- ders containing alum at any price. The Government does buy Cleveland’s baking powder, which speaks volumes in its favor. i CITY ITEMS. ene Before You Start Housecleaning let us paper the rooms with our rich, sty! ish paper. Only $2 up. Nolte, 810 9th. It Milk, Cream and other dairy and farm products from Sandy Spring, Md., sold at The Belmont Dairy, 2016 14th street north- west 5 pee AMUSEMENTS. GOLUMBIA * Tonight at 8:15 Mr. A. M. Palmer Presents a Roaring Success, THAT MAN With « Specially Selected Company. at turday matinee, week be- ginning Aug. 20—THE JAXON OPERA CO. ina grand production of the CHIMES OF NORMANDY. All the favorites in the cust, And special engaze- ment of the popular Washington character acc Mr. GEORGE W. DE house, 25c. LYCEUM KERNANS 40 Afternoon and Evening. T. E. MIACU'S CITY CLUB. The Musical A WILD NIGHT L The Breesy THE DIVOK Next Week—ED. au29-6t-15 WOU THEATER. 2 PAL AND SPAT Matinee Every Day, 10c., 20c., 30¢. Prices, 10c., 15c., 20c., 80c., 50. Hope Booth in The Temptation of Adam and Eve, Pollie Holmes, Stewart Sisters, Swift and Chase, .2 other Big’ Acts. au2y-6t-7 CLISS will find everything strictly first-class at SCHLOSSER'S BRIGHT- WOOD HOTEL. “Lunch or Dinner, Music every evening. au30-4d ‘antasy, WASHINGTON. Barlesque, CE COURT. F, RUSH’S SPORTY WIDOWS. THE FAIR, ROCKVILLE, MD. AUGUST 30, 31, SEPTEMBER 1 AND 2. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY SPLENDID EXHIBITS OF Cattle, Hogs, Sheep ‘and Poultry. GRAND HORSE SHOW. RACES EVERY DAY. Regulzr train from B. and O. station, 8:30 a.m., 12:50 y.m. Special express on Wednesday, Thurs- day and Friday, 12:15 p.m. $2.00 for Round Trip, including Adm!ssion. au27-5t Pools Sold. Park Bicycle Track. Labor Day, Sept. 5, 3 p.m. Schade, Special Races—Fred. Sims vs. Fred. mile beat. ced. with 2-minute Umit. Tandem Pursuit Race. ron Wheelmen 5-mile Handi- iD. PRICES, 25c., AND T5c. 2u26-1ott BATTLE of GETTYSBURG 15th St. and Ohio Ave., NOW OPEN. $e25 tf DINNER, *1. drive out to ‘Chase Inn for oat Sir ge 5 mee EXCURSION: ARRIVAL OF THE SYLPH. It Will Be Used as the Presidents Yach . The naval yacht Sylph, which fs destine® for usé as the President's dispatch boat, has arrived at the Wasington navy yard, where she is an object of general interest, She cume here from the League Island navy yard, Philadelphia, and will be fitted out for the use of the President in taking short trips down the Potomac and as a ves- sel of state, in carrying distinguished for- eigners to Mount Vernon, &c. In the pere formance of this service she will succeed the naval tug Triton, a decidedly less unpre- tentious craft. ‘The Sylph was built by the Delaware Ship Company and was purchas- ed by the government for service in the auxiliary navy last June. She was not tuly completed, however, and placed in commission until a few weeks ago. She is schooner rigged, 15) feet long and has @ speed of sixteen mfies an hour. She is richly fitted out, and is provided with every. appliat.ce for comfcrt and convenience — The District Commissioners have ordcred that hereafter certificates of indebtedness issued against street rafiway compan‘es in favor of paving companies shall bear in terest from the date on which the cont tors’ guarantee upon the pavement mences, instead of the date on which certificates may be Issued. Judge Mills today fined James Lucas $50, With the alternative of sixty days in jail, for having a pistol concealed on his per= sca. = = CECELOLEOOCES IOC Scrofula Taints the blood of millions, and sooner or later may break out tn hip disease, running scres or some more complicated form. To cure scrofula or prevent it, thoronghly purify your blood with Hood's Sarsaparilia, which has a continually growing record of wonderful cures, Remember Hood’s $*"52- parilia Is America’s Grestist Medicine. $1; 6 for $5. | 19999SSS S99 999 099OFG 906 00D'S PILLS cure indigestion, biliousness. PPPLPOPEVEOESEOOS OS OCLCOOO® EXCURSIONS, ETO. Special Trips tolndian Head On STEAMMR CHARLES MACALESTER. Thursday, Friday and Saturday Evenings at 6:30. Boat Stops at Marshall Hall Going and Coming. Round Trip, 25c. Daily trips Marshall Hall at 10 a.m. and 2:30 P-m. Sundays. 11 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. €F Schroeder's Band. Everstiing first-class. FOR MOUNT VERNON daily except Sunday, from 7th st wharf, at 10 a.m. and 2:30 pm. Round trip, 50c. Admission to grounds and mansion, Be. au31-2Nd Labor Day — Excursion To Ocean City, Md Special Excursion of Washington Department Clerks ond others to Ocean City, Maryland's beau- tiful seaside resort. on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2. 3 pm., and SATURDAY, SEV'TEMBER 8, at 12:05 p.m. via B. and O. R. KR. Returaing fast express train will leave Ocean City on day and Tuesday evening at 4:45, arriving here at 11:45 p.m. Round Trip, $3.60. Excursionists who wish to remain longer can de 60 by purchasing ten-day tickets at $4.10. Special rates at the Atlantic Motel for this excursion. I you Intend teking advantage of this epeciully con- ducted trip send-name end address to J, F. WAGGAMAN, No. 100 Fourteenth Street. au20-4t-35 RIVER |CLOSING WEEK VIEW. | OF THE SEASON 1898. Take steamer Samuel J. Pentz daily at 10 a.m, 2:15 and 6:45 p.m. Sunday at 11 a.m., 2:45 and 6:15 p.m. LAST PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TRIPS. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 81 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2. ° SATURD. ~ 3. SUNDAY, 58 TEMBER & LAST FAMILY D. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, Tickets—Adults, 25c.; Children, ISe., except on family days, when the fare for the round trip om the 10 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. tripe is 10c. to all. MED OE ie SHES WaT For Mount Vernon, Alexandria and Arlington. ELECTRIC TRAINS. STATION, 184% & A. AV’ For Alexandria and Arlington, eve 45 minutes, For Mt. Vernon, eve . frei 10 aan. to & pan. ROUND TRIP to Mt. Vernon, including Alexan- dria and Arlington, 60c. Alexandria only, 25e, Arlington only 20 WASH., ALEX DRIA & MT. VERNON RY, 25c. Somerset Beach. 25c. FAMILY DAY EVERY THURSDAY. Steamer Jane Moseley i ; home, 10 Bothing, fishing, ie. 6 boure Lots for sale; easy payments. OFFICE, bow 3 auzy-3t COLONIAL BEACH. STEAMER JANE MOSELEY The only All-dey Trip Crabbing, Fishing. Sait Water Bathing. Meals unsurpassed. Boat leaves N st. wharf daily, except Monday, 9 a.m.; Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. Fo. state rooms _and tickets ye to GUZ/IIAN, In E. F. Droop's Music Store, 025° PAL AVE N.W. Telephone 1168 ant2-154 BEAUTIFUL SCENERY And a good seat to Glen Echo and return are an sured If you go vie GEORGETOWN and TENAL- LYTOWN ELECTRIC CARS, which connect with “avenue” cars, 82 and M sis. and “F et 82d and P sts. EVERY T r rival ut West Chery Chase (ove fare) EMPTY CAR GOING EAST on Wash. and Glen Echo R. R.. thus securing good sents before reach- ing crowd at “the circle.” {>Returning, lust car ecrnects at Weet Chevy Chase with Glen Echo car at 12:30. aud-14tf “Ericsson LineExcursions” ATTRACTIVE WATER ROUTE FROM BALTIMORE To Philadelphia (day boat) every day (except Sunday) cat 7:80 2.m........ : To Philadelpbia (night mel To Philadelphia and return by rail To Cape May (from Philadelphia by Zo Cape May and seturn (ten dare To Cay jay a return (season). 4 To Atlantic City (from Plladelpbia by rail). + To Atantie City and retumn teeneon) Te Atlantic City and return ee ‘ To Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Long Branch To Asbury Park,Ocean Grove, J, return, season (from Philadelphia by rail) ‘To New York (from vhtladelnnia by ratl). To New York and return (eleven days). Night steamers (exeapt Sundays) Light und Pratt streets, at & p.a. re pam ‘and ‘fishi at Better- fon. Tekbes for sale at OFFICE ONLY. Alen tick- to Albany, Trog, Saratoga Springs, Newport. R. Fall Biver, New Haven, Bri Conn. ; Portland, Me., and ints north. jckets to Phil- adelphia on sale in Washington at 38. & O. Ticket Offices, Pennsylvante avenue, and B. & O. depot. NCE SHRIVER, Agent, 204 Light st. CLAREN ER, a % For Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church--Take the F st. or Penn. ave. cars—and the electric cars at Aqueduct bridge. Nerioik & Washington Steamboat Co. on the Potomac.