Evening Star Newspaper, September 7, 1898, Page 12

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1898—12 PAGES, LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Columbia Theater—“The Two Orphans.” Bijou Theater—Vaudeville. Lyceum Theater—Ed. F. Rush’s ty Widows.” Ohio avenue and 15th street—Battle of Settysburg. EXCURSIO ———_—_ TOMORROW. Steamer Charles Macalester for Marshall Hall and Mount Vernon at 10 a.m. and 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Steamer Harry Randail_ for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Charles Macalester for Ind Head at Steamer intermediate points at 9 amer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach at 9am. amer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress ; street ané Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m ‘Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania for Mount Vernon hourly from 10 . to 3 p.m. Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling- ton and Fort Myer and Falls Church every balf hour from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Trains leave 32@ and M streets and 32d and P streets every ten minutes for West Chevy Chase and Glen Ech SS OUR SOLDIER BOYS. them with flying colore—hand rations—can be had from COPELAND & CO., 409 11th st. now. par ee If you want a nice roast or a tender, juicy steak, or if you have a capricious ap- petite to cater to, call here. We have just what you want. T. T. KEANE, 35-51 Cen- ter mkt. Receive flags and d FOR YOUR ICED TEA Use “Kenny's Cheon,” the best S0c. tea in America. Pure American-refined Sugars sold at cost. Cc. D. KENNY, 8 city stores. CITY AND DISTRICT. Changes in Police Department. "The District Commissioners have ordered lowing changes in the police depart- That Thomas J. Vansant, station keeper at the first precinct police station, be removed, to take effect today, and that B. Ray, a messenger at police head- . bo promoted to fill the vacancy; that Noble M. Clark, a messenger in the police department at $500 salary, be pro- mcted to the positicn vacated by Ray at a salary of $700; that John J. Gorman be appointed a messenger at $4 per annum, to fill the vacancy created by the promo- tion of Clark. SSS Norfolk & Wash. Steamboat Co.'s Special Daylight Trip to Ft. Monroe and Norfolk. Steamer leaves 7th st. whart at 8 a.m. Monday, September 12. For full inforr:etion see handbills, or apply at offi- ces at wharf.—Advt. —_—_»__—_ Forfeits Fifty Dollars Collaterial. An Italian barber, who’ is said to work in Seutheas: Washington, was arrested in Henry Furk, southwest. yesterday by Spe- cial OM: Davis and taken to the police station on a charge of indecency. He gave the fictitious name of Joseph French, He was required to leave $50 collateral for his appearance. The officer had been for several weeks re- ceiving complaints about the conduct charged, but not yntil yesterday was he able to apprehend the offender. Today When the case was called in the Police Court the defendant failed td appear and his collateral was forfeited. —S Two Divorces Granted. A wronged wife and a deserted husband Pave been released from irksome marriage bonds by Justice Cox in Equity Court No. 1. Mrs. Julia H. Brady, who charged her husband with adultery, and named several co-respondents, was granted an absolute di- vorce from D! Louis Brady, while Joseph Henry Hazleton was granted an absolute @ivorce from Ada May Hazleton, who, he claims, abandoned him some years ago and has since refused to return to live at nis house. Mrs. Brady claims that she was married to Brady under the name of Louis Dela- plane, but lately he has been known as Louis D. Brady. They were inapried in Everett, Bedford county, Pa., in October, 1881, and lived together until March, 189 She charges adultery against her husband, “which she alleges was committed at Co- lonial Beach and in this city as well. es Hundreds Flock to See It! The demonstration this week of the “Mudge Patent Canner,” at Elphonzo Youngs Co.'s store, is proving one of the most interesting exhibits ever made—Adv. Seg eee False Alarm Tarned In, An alarm was turned in about 2 o'clock this morning from box 51S, at $th and G streets southeast, but when the firemen re- sponded they found that there was no occa- sion for the sounding cf the alarm. The miscreant who had enjoyed calling out the department was nowhere to be found. Yesterday morning a false alarm was turned in from the same box. Complaint Was made to the police and an effort is be- ing made to find the violator of law. periieren ete $8.50 Another Grand Excursion $3.50 to Fort Monroe, Norfolk & Va. Beach Via Norfolk and Washington steamer New- port News Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Tickets, $5.50, good to return’ Sunday night, giving an opportunity to see the big fleet of war Vessels off “Old Point.”—Advt. ge Colored Citizens’ Candidate. At a meeting of the Colored Citizens’ School Association last night it was de- cided to hold a public meeting Friday evening at the Third Baptist Church, 5th and Q streets, the object of which will be to more publicly announce the associa- tion's chosen candidate for member of the board of school trustees. ———— Niagara Falls and Return via B. and 0., $10. Special train of coaches and parlor cars wil Baltimore and Ohio depot at 8:10 em, nber $8 and 22. Tickets good to stop returning at Buffalo, Rochester, Ger. and Burdett (Watkins Glen), and Mauch Chunk. $10 for the round’ trip. ‘Tickets limited to ten days.—Advt. Sa Desertion and Abandonment. Minnie Brown yesterday filed suit for Givorce from Alexander Brown, the charge being desertion and abandonment. she asks to be allowed to resume her maiden name of Mamie O'Day. ————— Upper Marlboro’ Fair, September 6 to 9, inclusive, Baltimore and Qlio railroad. Onlv 5 cents round trip. Trains will leave Baltimore and Ohio rail- Foud station, New Jersey avenue and C street, on above datcs, 9 and 11 am. Re- turning, leave Upper Marlboro’ 4:30 and 630 p.m., making run in each direction of one hour.—Adv Might Blooming Cereus. There were two more beautiful flowers Monday evening on the night blooming ce- reus plant at 909 7th street northeast, men- tioned in ‘he Star of recent date. This makes twenty-three within a few weeks, and the branches are full of small buds. SiS SS Bargains worthy the nam 7 ee THE STAR BY MAIL, Persons leaving the city for any period can have The Star mailed to them to any address in the Unitea States or Canada, by ordering it at this office, in person or by letter. Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents for two weeks, or 8 cents per month. Invariably in advance. Sub- scribers changing their address from one Post-office te another should sive the last address as well as the wew one. PERFECTING PLANS Committee Arranging for Reception to District Regiment. REPORTS OF THE SUBCOMMITTEES Breakfast to Be Served Upon Ar- rival of the Command. THE VARIOUS Se DETAILS Much was done last evening by the ex- ecutive committee of citizens having in arge the reception of the District regi- ment, although, as Maj. Sylvester explain- ed, the early return of the command will hardly permit of the elaborate reception which the committee had first outlined. L evening’s meeting of the committee was held in the red parlor of the Ebbitt House, and a good attendance was present when Chairman Sylvester called the meet- ing to order. He read a telegram from Col. Harries to the effect that the regiment will arrive here Friday morning in time to breakfast at 8 o'clock, and the announce- ment was received by the committee with approval. It is estimated that the regi- ment will occupy about an hour at breakfast, which will be served on the south side of Virginia avenue. It will then be ready to proceed along the line of march. The death of Private Gaskins, mentioned in yesterday's Star, was referred to by }- Sylverier, who stated that the dead soldier had no relatives here, but a number of friends, who had promised to see the body properly buried. He had, therefore, direct- ed that the remains be sent to W: ington and had pledged the committee for pay- ment of the expenses, if the government did not. His action was approved. He then stated that he has made arrange- ments with the loca! hospitals to receive for care and treatment such members of the regiment as may bé found upon their arrival to be sick. Providence Hospital, he said, will receive 15 men; Garfield, 10; Freedmen’s, 20; Homeopathic, 6; Ge town Universit 15, and the Central Union Mission, 25 or 30. Police ambulances will be in readiness to take sick men to their homes or to hos- pitals, continued Maj. Sylvester, so that there will be no trouble in getting the men properly and immediately cared for. Upon the motion of Mr. H. L. West, the chair- man was directed to wire Col. Harries as to the exact number of his sick and as to the number of men who will have no nomes to go to upon their arrival here. Committee's Visit to Montauk. Maj. Sylvester next made a report as to the visit of Messrs. Theodore W. Noyes and H. L. West and himself to Col. Harries last Sunday, the details of which visit have been published in The Star. He said: “We called upon the adjutant general, who informed us that the matter of the return of the regiment had been left in the hands of Gen. Wheeler and Col. Harries, and after learning this fact the committee deemed it advisable to proceed to Montauk Point and learn the disposition of these officers. We reached the camp at 1 o'clock ou Sun- day and found Col. Harries ready to confer with us about the return of the troops. “I asked what he proposed to do. He said that he would be glad to have an escort, and it seemed to give him a great deal of pleasure to know that the people of this city were desirous of giving the regiment a welcome. He said that he would agree to make the date of the return of the regi- ment the 12th instead of the ®th. When asked if such a change would cause any embarrassment he left the impression that if death, disease and disaster befell th2 troops responsibility for it would fall on the citizens and the committee, which we did not care to bear. “He showed very emphatic reports by the medical officers, which stated that if the men remained longer than the appointed date of departure they would not be re- sponsible for the preservation of their health. I also talked with the officers. They were quite emphatic in telling us that they were homesick. “The men had no cots, and there was no flooring in their tents, some lying on their faces and arms, as well as on commissary stores. The officers seemed to be in first- class condition, and, with the exception of one or two men, all seemed to be in first- class spirits, except when the word “home” was spoken. Then men who are capable of coming home, as well as the sick, show the hardships they have undergone. They have lost flesh and a great deal of weight. cee Harries’ clothes are twice too big for im.”” Report Approved. His associates on the committee express- ed their approval of the report, Mr. West emphasizing the fact that the committee had not gone to Montauk to compel the boys to remain longer against their wishes, but simply to ascertain the facts in the case. The report was approved by the committee. Maj. Sylvester stated that Col. May of the District National Guard had informed him that the guard will be ordered out to receive the returning regiment. He also introduced Col. Calvin Farnsworth of the Department of the Potomac, G. A. R., who in the absence of Dspartment Commander Hendricks. will have charge of the organ- ization. Col. Farnsworth explained that the G. A. R. will participate in the recep- tion, and also other similar organizations, to be headed by the Mt. Pleasant Band and Drum Corps. Mr. J. C. Churchill, the director of the latter body, was present, explaining that he was directed by thé boys to offer their services to the commit- tee, an offer which the committee accepted with gratitude. ‘The Labor Bodies. Mr. Edwin C. Jones. chairman of the com- mittee on labor organizations, stated that a number of these bodies have signified an intention to participate in the reception as @ part of the escorting organizations, and upon his motion a committee of three, of which the chairman shall be a member, was appointed to visit the President and request that those employes of the execu- tive departments and the government print- ing office who desire to take part in the reception to the Ist District of Columbia Volunteers be excused, in order that a fit- ting reception be tendered to our volunteer soldiers upon their return to the city. Mr. John Joy Edson, chairman of the finance committe treasurer, reported that the contributions so far’ received amounted to 32,630.50, and that they are coming in at a very. satisfactory rate. These contributions, explained Mr. Edson, are steadily increasing, as the people real- ize that but a small proportion of the amount received will be required to meet the expenses of the committee, and that the remainder, which will be quite a consider- able amount, will be distributed among those men and families needing assistance. But few of the departments and banks have vet been heard from, said Mr. Edson, and their contributions will swell the fund con- siderably. The florists of the District, reported Mr. J. Henry Small, chairman of the committee on flowers heve responded nobly and stand ready to contribute flowers and wreaths as the committee may deem prop- er. Small bouquets for the guns and wreaths will be presented to the men, sald Mr. Small, and the committee will have @ meeting this efternocn at the National Rifles’ Hall at 4 o'clock, to arrange the de- tails, the committee to remain intact until after the presentation of the medals next month. The Refreshments. Mr. Allison Natlor of the committee on refreshments, reported that the committee has closed a contract Yor furnishing a breakfast to the men, the menu to consist of fried chicken, coffeee, milk, ham and tongue sandwiches and beef stew, and he — an appropriation ef $300, which was made. Mr. E. G. Schafer, chairman of the com- mittee on conveyances, reported that the committee has received promise of convey- ances for seventy men, and he has been assured that other citizens will send their carriages in such numbers as to be able probably to accommodate all the disabled men. From the committee on street railways Mr. Walter Hutchins reported that at a meeting of his committee the representa- tives of thirteen roads were present, ang @ subcommittee was appointed to secure the adoption of dn arrangement by which all the roads of the District will furnish free transportation to the returning sol- diers during the present month, and per- haps longer. The Metropolitan and Colum- bia roads have been affording such privi- leges to soldiers for some time, it was stated, besides having contributed liberally of money. Mr. Fred L. Harries of the committee on badges stated that the committee had adopted a badge of red, white and blue rib- bon of six inches in length and two and a quarter in width, stamped “Welcome Home to Ist Regiment, D. C. Volunteers, Sep- tember 10, 1898," and bearing the names of the respective committees. Messrs. Weodward & Lothrop, said Mr. Harries, Kindly donated the ribbon, and the com- miitee appropriated $10 for printing, un- less some one shall donate the amount. Masic Committee's Report. Mr. E. B. Hay, chairman of the commit- tee on music, reported that a rehearsal of some 300 voices had been held last even- ing and another will be held tomorrow evening, the singers to sing from the steps of the east front of the treasury building. Mr. West suggested that it would-be bet- ter should the singers occupy the west front of the building, where they would be in the shade, the procession to march past the south front and up Executive avenue. This, said Mr. West, would also do away with any crossing of car tracks. Mr. Hay approved the suggestion, and the execu- live committee will take the matter under consideration. The chairman of the com- mittee on civic organizations, Mr. George W. Evans, said he had invited all such or- ganizations to participate in the reception, and has been assured that the Knights of Pythias and the Veteran Firemen will take part. He believes a number of other or- ganizations will also participate. Those de- string to do so, he stated, should form on 3d street between Virginia and Pennsyl- vania avenues not later than 9 o'clock Fri- day morning. Marines to Ta Part. Major Sylvester said two companies of the marines will form part of the proces- sion, Colonel Harries having expressed his pleasure that that branch of the service, which had fought so bravely in the present war, should be represented. It was also stated that the full Marine Band will be in the parade. Mr. E. J. Roche of the committee to in- vestigate the needs of the soldiers and their families reported that a number of men and families are in need of assistance, and he cited instances. Upon motion of Mr. Evans the commit- tee will consider the subject of properly receiving Company H of the regiment. which is now on its way home from Porto Rico. Mrs. J. Whit Herron, vice chairman of the committee of ladles appointed to serve the soldiers, reported progress and that about 100 ladies have already volunteered their services. The appointment of Dr. W. B. Powell as chairman of the committee on programs was announced, Dr. F. R. Lane being pre- vented from serving. After making arrangements for imme- diately meeting the wants of needy sol- diers and their families the committee ad- journed until 8 o'clock tomorrow evening at the same place. ‘Ss. “HOTEL TOPSY TURVY.’—The season will begin at the Lafayette Square Opera House, which has been newly painted and redecorated, Monday evening, September 19, with “Hotel Topsy Turvy,” the most important musical comedy of the new theatrical year. It is a French novelty that has been fascinating Parisian play- goers the past two years at the Folies Dramatique, and after the engagement here it goes to the Herald Square Theater, New York City, as the fall offering of that popular home of this class of entertain- ment, where it is expected to remain the entire season. ‘Hotel Topsy Turvy’ is the combined work of Maurice Ordonnear and Victor Roger, and is said to be the best effort of these famous writers, abounding with the merriest kind of humor, sparkling dialogue and situations and incidents that keep the risibles keyed to a high pitch of mirth. Much of the story is told in song and the music {fs of the same bright and lively atmosphere that pervades the per- formance. s in all of the Herald Square Theater offerings, there will be elaborate scenic effects, dazzling costumes, _ pi turesque groupings, and a chorus of at- tractive and graceful dancers. The important roles will be protrayed by Messrs. Edwin Foy, Henry Norman, Au- brey Boucicault, Frank Doane, Frank Smithson, Edward Connelly, E. J. Curr Misses Marie Dressler, Carrie Perkin Eleanor Faulk, Edna Aug, Virginia Ross, Emma Brennan, Marjorie -Relyea, Maud Miler, Lenore Nite. There is a chorus of fifty voices and an augmented orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Herman Perlet. “Hotel Topsy Turvy” will, no doubt, meet the recognition here its importance de- serves, and there could not be selected a stronger attraction for the Lafayette’s opening. THE GIRL FROM PARIS. “The Girl From Paris” will open the regular season of the New National Theater Monday even- ing, September 12, and remain there for the balance of the week. No production for many years has achieved so tremen- dous a success, financially and otherwise, as that which has been accorded to ‘The Girl From Paris” during its phenomenally long engagements in London and New York and the large cities throughout the United States. To interpret the burlesque, Mr. Rice has selected a company of forty or fifty people, whose standing in their several branches of the theatrical profession is un- questionable. It 1s produeed under the di- rection of Mr. Frank Smithson, who was secured from the Lyric and Avenue ‘Theaters of London especially for the pur- pose. The dancing is under the charge of the famous maitre de ballet, H. Flet- cher Rivers, while the orchestra is led by Mr. Geo. Hayes. The scenic equipment is the work of Lafayette W. Seavey, and is of a most elaborate character. Taking it all in all, it may justly be said that M. Rice's production is the greatest attra tion leavmg New York this season, and is one of those pieces whose wonderful popu- larity impels one to desire to witness its engagement here. The company is de- clared to be, by the papers ot Philadelphia, where it opened last Monday, the best one yet witnessed in the piece, it being com- posed of imembers of the several Rice pro- ductions of last season. Miss Delia Stacey, daughter of the famous general, is the Girl from Paris. “TOM EDSON, THE ELECTRICIAN.”— Cne of the most entertaining and finely mounted: plays of the seascn will be seen at the Academy next week. It is Charles E. Blaney’s four-act comedy drama, en- titled “Tom Edson, The Electrician,” which is possessed of a well-defined plot, a story Interestingly and effectively told. Mr. Blaney has kept this play away from the confines of broad farce or the taint of bur- lesque characteristic of his other efforts, and upholds it upon a high plane, the best proof of his ability as a builder of enter- taining dramas. Jos. J. Dowling and Myra Davis, who are prime favorites with all theatergoers, interpret the leading roles. Mr. Dowling, as the hero of the play, is ad- mirable. He 1s possessed of a graceful stage presence, handsome faca, and superb voice, and he has not a bit of that self- consciousness that mars the work of so many actors. The others in the cast are all equally as good, and are well adapted to their respective parts. The scenic ef- fects are without question the finest ever preduced on any stage, and those who fail to see them will certainly do themselves an injustice. METROPOLITAN BURLESQUERS.— Sheridan and Faust’s Metropolitan Bur- lesquers, which will appear at Kernan's Lyceum next week, is a new venture, but backed by managers of long experience, whose other successes are remembered by the patrons of all variety theaters. The company is a mixed one, half of its num- ber being white artists and the other half creole stars. By this happy combination of the best talent of both races not only a varied but an excellent entertainment is promised. There will be many fresh fea- tures, and the scenic and electrical effects, together with many exquisite costumes, are calculated to prove novel and dazzling. The creole girls are said to be very pretty, graceful and talented, —_.____ |- Floral Decorations for Weddings. For expert service see Gude, 1224 F.— Advertisement. ———__. For Soldiers Passing Through. B. B. Earnshaw & Bro. sent $10 to The Star office for the benefit of the fund for furnishing meals to the soldiers oe es a BROUGHT HOMBEFOR BURIAL Bodies of John and Rdward V. Hofman Re- He Further Particulars of the Crime of Which Thep Were the In- nocen® Victims. The bodies of Joh Hefman and his son, E@ward V. Hofmam, who were murdered near Scotland, Surry county, Va., Monday, as published in yesterday’s Star, reached this city on the 3:45 o'clock crain yesterday afternoon. Mr. John W. Kinlock, who was Mr. Hofman’s foreman, accompanied the bodies here and had them removed to J. W. Lee's undertaking establishment. This afternoon at 3 o'clock the bodies were taken to Congressional cemetery, where rel- ativ-s and friends had gathered to pay a last tribute to the dead. The Rev. John C. Bowers, pastor of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, of which Mr. Hofman, sr., was an elder, conducted the services. Additional particulars of the triple homi- cide were related last night by Mr. Kin- lock. John Schmidt, the slayer of the Hof- mans, was a land owner fn the vicinity of the lumber mill of Mr. Hofman and recent- ly he sold the latter a strip of timber land. As had been his custom when he partici- pated in a business transaction, he re- gretted that he had made the sale and imagined he had been swindled. This feel- ing was intensified Monday when Schmidt went to Surry and got drunk. ‘Then, as stated yesterday, he bought an extra gallon to carry home with him. He had a Winchester rifle hanging over his shoulder when he returned to the camp, but nothing was thought of it, as it is not an unusual thing to meet the natives on the road armed in this way. When he reached the camp he brought up the subject of the recent transaction. Young Mr. Hofman, who was anxious to avoid trouble, made a remark about the protection of the law. Then the intoxicat- ed man, who evidently realized that he could not cause a fight, fired upon the younger Hofman. The latter fell, mortally wounded. His father hastened to the side of his dying son, and while there on his knees he remarked: “My God, you have killed my son.” Schmidt, who had fired three shots, then raised his rifle again, and this time the elder Hofman received a fatal wound. Mr. E. C. Collins, limber fnspector for Robert MeLoan & Co. of Baltimore, wit- nessed the shooting. He would probably. have been the third victim had not he es- caped by entering the mill and riding away ona mule. Schmidt then went in search of Mr. Kinlock, but the latter happened to be at the spring, a safe distance from the murderer. When the sheriff learred of the affair he summoned revergl n-en and went in searcn of Schmidt, whoad declared he would not be taken alive. He was found at his house, and when he reached for his rifle to greet his visitors the latter riddled him with bul- lets. Schn.idt's relatives, it is sald, may cause trouble in the county, as some of them have declared their intention to avenge his death. Mr. Hofman, who was sixty years old, was very much loved by the people in Sur- ry, and when news of his murder was re- ceived several lynching parties were start- ed. Had Schmidt not-been killed as he was he would undoubtedly: have been lynched. — THE CHORUS AT WORK. A Good Attendance: at National Rifles’ Hall Last Night. There was a gathering of considerably over a hundred singersslast night at the National Rifles’ Hall of those who are willing to take part in the chorus which is to greet the returning soldiers of the Dis- trict regiment Friday» morning. Dr. Frank T. Howe, the chairman of the chorus com- mittee, made a fewsremarks after Mr. Percy 8. Foster, the leader, had rapped for order, expressing the: thanks of the com- mittee that the attendance was so large on such a hot night, and saying that-arrange- ments had been made for snother rehear- sal at the same place tomorrow (Thursday) evening. He said that the’ commiitee de- ed a chorus of at least five hundred, in order to give proper effect to the patriotic songs that were to be sung, as the singing would be in the open air—probably upon the east front of the treasury building— and he was sure that the required number would be forthcoming. Mr. Foster then took charge, and a brief rehearsal of “The Star Spangled Banner” and “America” was had. The quality of the voices of those present was manifest in the volume of tone given, which was ‘sur- prisingly clear and full. There were some of the best choir singers in the District in attendance, and the gathering was a repre- sentative one of the various musical or- ganizations. The male voices were, how- ever, in the minority, and it is hoped that tomorrew night there will be a good turn- out of gentlemen. Mr. Foster expressed his gratification at the result accomplished and at the good tone developed. He said that while every one knew the patriotic airs it was proposed to sing, rehearsal was necessary in order to secure precisicn of attack and uniform accent. He urged all to attend the next rehearsal, which would be the last, and to bring their male rela- tives and friends. Mr. Olmstead acted as accompenist. Mr. E. B. Hay, the chairman of the mu- sic committee, who had entered the hall during the rehearsal, was then introduced by Mr. Foster, and made a happy address, saying that the short time allowed for practice prevented the doing of any elabor- ate work, but that he had told the genera! committee he was satisfied that the chorus would be ready to do its patriotic share in welcoming home the brave soldier boys, no matter what time they might arrive. He thanked those present for their attend- ance. and urged them to be there tomorrow night. and to see that the number was swelled to fully five hundred. It didn’t matter if there were a thousand voices, he said. Besides those already mentioned of the music committee, there were present Dr. G. F. Johnson, Will A. Haley, Cc. Pear- son, Mrs. Annie Louise Powell and Mrs. Zaidee Jones Smith. ———— Look After the Sick Soldiers, To the Editor of The Evening Star: There is another view of the muster out of the disabled District volunteers which does not seem to have attracted the atten- tion of the charitable, and this is, that to throw on their own resources or those of the community a number of patriotic men who have become disabled in the service of their country is downright cruelty. If a man were to attempt thus to rid himself of a horse broken down in his service, he would be promptly arsvested and fined. And no such thing was done én the war of 1861. Every volunteer who by reason of wounds or sickness In line of duty was unfit for duty was kept in’ hospital until completely cured, even for months after his regiment was mustered out. In other words, the gov- ernment charged itself with the keep of the soldier until he was as good, physically, as on entry into service, er as good as medical treatment and hospitalcare could make him. The people of WaShington gave the government men physically sound and it is not their business, but that of the govern- ment, to support these men until they re- cover enough vitality to‘ make their living. But if the government)should deem this too onerous or impraeticable there is an- other lawful remedy..:The soldier who has become physically incapacitated in line of duty is entitled to am honorable discharge on surgeon's certificate of disability. This certificate would at once entitle him to a pension according to the degree of disabil- ity, and little as it might he would bridge him over until able to work. But if mus- tered out with the body of able-bodied men, he loses his identity as a sick man and has more or less difficulty in securing a pension. Surely this is the least a gov- ernment as rich as ours can do, I repeat, to cast these men adrift, like a worn-out horse, is simply disgraceful, especially when we consider that in our regular army, in time of peace, officers are constantly re- tired with three-quarters pay, and enlisted men discharged with pension for disabil- ities incurred in peaceful pursuits, e A VETERAN OF 1861. September 6, 1898. a ee John Carr, a cigarmaker, from Chicago, was taken sick about 8:40 o'clock last night at 14th and Park streets, Meunt Pleasant. He was removed to Freedmen‘s. the police patrol wagon. CONCERT TONIGHT. Entertainment for Benefit of Ladies’ Relief Association. All arrangements for the concert to be given tonight at the Grand Opera House for the benefit of the Pension Office Ladies’ Relief Association have been completed, and the affair promises to be most elabo- rate and enjoyable. An excellent program, in which well-known talent will participate, has been arranged and already printed in The Star. The proceeds will be for the care of ali soldiers passing through the city. 2% The ladies have been generously assisted in the arrangements for the concert. Through Mr. Harrison Dingman the re- ceivers of the Grand have tendered the use of the theater; the United States Hlectric Lighting Company, through Mr. James L. Norris, electrical effects; Messrs. Moses & Sons, furniture; J. H. Small, floral decorations; Sanders & Stay- man, pianos; the commanding officer of the marine barracks, the Marine Band; M. G. Copeland & Co., flag decorations; Gibson Bros., programs, and Mr. Norman Elliott, other printed matter. To them an‘ to the Post for its generous notices the ladies de- sire to extend their thanks. Tickets of admission for the concert may be exchanged for reserved seats by the payment of 25 cents at Sanders & Stay- 1327 F street northwest, or at the box office of the theater tonight. — THE VETERAN FIREMEN. Association Will Take Part in Recep- tion to Soldiers. The Veteran Firemen’s Association met last evening and was called to crder by President James H. Richards. Mr. J. J. Peabody served as secretary. The meeting was held at the association’s building, the old Union engine house, corner of 19:h and Hi streets. A report was made by the president of the particlpation of the associaticn in the dedication of the Key monument at Fred- erick, Mu., August 9, quite a delegation at- tending, ard all were well received and had a good time. A vote of thanks to the In- dependent Hose Company of Fredcricx for kind attentions bestowed was ado) ‘An invitation to attend the Virgiraa Firemen’s convention at Newport was received, but declined with thank. Some pieces from the Key monum Frederick were received from Mascer Cha Miller of Frederick and a vote of than for the same was adopted. The subject of participation in the recep- tion of the Ist District Regiment was call- ed up by the secretary reading the invita- tion from the general committee. After some discussion the invitation was accep: ed, and Messrs. W. S. Martin, W. A. Smith and A. D. Shaw were zppointed a commu tee to make the arrangements and repot at a special meeting at 7:30 o'clock ‘Thur: day evening. : So MYSTERY CLEARED UP. an Once Believed To Be T. B. Ritchey. Policeman L. A. Latchford of the Ana- costia station succeeded yesterday in clear- ing up the mystery of the demented man who was found last Thursday morning wandering around John E. Powell's farm in Maryland, south of Anacostia, and an- swered partly to the description of the missing merchant, Thos. B. Ritchey. The driver of a yellow-top delivery wagon, it was said, had taken charge of the man by request at the asylum gate, it having been shown that the stranger was not an inmate of the asylum. Policeman Latchford has been working hard upon the case since Sun- day, and the manner in which he closed up the matter is said to be a really clever piece of work. The officer located the own- er of the delivery wagon at 2d and H streets northeast. He is proprietor of a furniture store and hfs name is J. R. Ridgly. Instead of taking his passenger to a police station, Ridgly had employed him about the store. When he read of the case being connected with Ritchey’s he turned the unfortunate man over to the ninth precinct pc but, it is said, without telling what h him. ‘The police in the ninth precinct took the demented man into Police Court on the charge of vagrancy, and the judge took the prisoner’s personal bonds to leave Washing- ton. His condition is said to be much im- proved over the state he was in when found a wanderer. He suffers from melancholi His name is Clayton Berpor, aged thirt one, and his father, he said, es in Penn- sylvania. Identification of ———— EXCURSIONS, This evening's trip of the steamer Samuel J. Pentz to River View, at 6:45 o'clock, and Saturday's and Sunday's trips to River View will close the season at this pretty resort, and on Monday morning next the buildings and grounds will be stripped and put in winter garb. Today the fathers and mothers of Washington have taken advan- tage of the cheap family day tickets to give their little ones an outing befor2 the schools open, and hundreds of chiidrern are at the View today having a xood timc. Saturday will be another and the last fam- ily day of the season, and parents should take advantage of it to give their little people one more day at pretty River View, where they are made welcome and allowed to amuse themselves in their own way. The usual family-day price will prevail on the two early trips on Saturday next, and the steamer Pentz will leave her wharf at 10 a.m., 2:15 and 6:45 p.m. Stops will be made at Alexandria, as usual. Three more opportunities will be present- ed this week to enjoy the delightful even- ing sails to Marshall Hall and Indian Head on the steamer Charles Macalester—on ‘Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. These trips usually end with the coming of September, but the weather has been so propitious and so many requests have been made to continue the outings that the com- pany has decided to give them as long as they remain popular. Still, chere is no telling how soon the evenings may become too cool to be comfortable on the water, so that all should take advantage of the trips this week and go for a farewell ever ing on the Potomac. That a large crowd will be on hand each evening is as: a, for these delightful evening cutings have grown more and more popular the sea- son advanced, and every one seems loth to know that they must be soon discon- tinued. The steamer will stop at Marshall Hall both going to and returning from In- dian Head, giving an opportunity to spend the evening there and enjoy the. dancing in the big pavilion. Prof. Schroeder's band will be on han@ to furnish their excellent music. Steamer Charles Macaiester leaves 7th street wharf at 6:30 on Thursda day and Saturday evenings, as w as at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Those who go to Marshall Hall on the early boats may board the steamer in the eveaing and en- joy the sail to Indian Head without any extra charge. The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company have received so many requests to give another of those delightful Satur- day evening excursions to Fortress Mon- roe, Norfolk, Newport News, Virginia Beach and Ocean View that they have de- cided to reduce the regular fare for the round trip again on Saturday of this week. Those who were unable to take advantage of the reduced rates on the previous Satur- days and go to see the huge fleet of war vessels off Old Point Comfort should en- gage state rooms as early as possible, as this may be the last opportunity that may be offered to see the fighting craft. The elegant steamer Newport News will leave 7th street wharf Saturday evening at 6:30, arriving at Fortress Monroe and Norfolk early Sunday morning, passing through the entire fleet of war vessels. A special trip by daylight will be made by the steamer Norfolk of the Norfolk and Washington line on Monday to Fortress Monroe and Norfolk, the steamer leaving 7th street wharf at 8 a.m. Those who have ever taken the sail down the Potomac and Chesapeake bay to “Old Point” know what a delightful outing it affords. Any infor- mation about either of these trips can be obtained at the office of the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company, at 7th street wharf. a Hoeke’s clearing sale of furniture and carpets will interest you.—Adyt. — Mr. Frizzell’s Inquiry. . The District Commissioners have re- ceived a letter from Mr. W. J. Frizzell ask- ing for the list of real estate, taxable and exempt, held by the several universities lo- cated in the District. He also asks for in- formation as to the quantity of land néces- s Hospital in! sary to ext New York avenue to the BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL. FIRE AT BROOKLAND. Report Received of Labor Day Ob-| Mrs. Jane Arnold Loses Property to servance—Other Business. At the meeting of Building Trades Coun- cil, held last evening at Electrical Work- ers’ Hall, Mr. Andrew Murray, chairman of the joint Labor day excursion commit- tee of the Central Labor Union and Build- ing Trades Council, reported that the event was highly successful, and that a hand- some sum was realized. A further and more extended report will be made, it was announced, at the meeting of the joint committee, which will be held this even- ing at 1204 Pennsylvania avenue. The committee of the council on the joint committee of other iabor bodies which is arranging for the defense of the members of local organizations recently indicted for conspiracy, stated that members of the committee did not attend as regularly as desired, and the several central bodies were urged to direct the respective members to be present at the meetings of the joint committee. It was announced that the subcommit- tee to solicit contributions to the defense fund from local labor organizations would meet this evening at No. 609 G street northwest to arrange for a thorough and systematic canvass of the city. ee CARROLL INSTITUTE. Celebration of Its Twenty-Fifth An- niversary Begun. The celebration of the twenty-fifth an- niversary of Carroll Institute began this morning with a mass of thanksgiving at 7:30 o'clock at St. Patrick's Church, which was attended by a majority of the mem- bers. This evening there will be a general re- union of the members at an entertainment at the institute, embracing musical and literary features, after which an elegant lunch will be served. Addresses will be made by Rey. Dr. Stafford, Messrs. E. J Hannan, Edmund Mallet, D. I. Murph Milton E. Smith, W. H. DeLacy, E. J. Walsh, P. S. Warren, H. W. Sohon, Rossa F. Downing, Dr. A. J. Faust and John J. Dolan. Tomorrow evening a reception will be tendered the friends of Carroll Institute, invitations to which have been already is- sued. The program will consist of sele: tions by the C. I. Orchestra, a sketch, en- titled “1871,” by the C. I. Dramatic Club, and an address by Archbishop Keane. eo ates It'll pay you to buy furniture and car- pets ai Hocke’s clearing sale.—Advt. pitta Double Wedding Solemnized. Robert F. Eubank and Emma Ludwig and John W. Bowles and Bertha Dingle: all of Richmond, who came from that ci for the purpose of being married here, were gratified in their wishes and are now en- joying a Washington honeymoon. Rev. Dr. W. R. Stricklin performed the double cere- mony in the parlors of the Howard House yesterday morning, a short time after their arrival, the proprietor and clerk acting as witnesses. Both couples intend to spend a few days here before returning to Rich- mond. E Am it of 81,000, There was a lively fire about 2 o'clock this morning on the dairy farm of Mrs. Jane Arnold at South Brookland. When Police- men Stroman and Nysscott were summo’ to the place the big barn, containing about ten tons of hay and some mill feed, was burning. The fire had gained such headway that nothing could save the building, and it was burned to the ground. The police officers saved another outbuilding by heroic efforts. Mrs. Arnold thinks th e was the work of an incendiary, but the police have an idea that it started from another cause. The new hay had been put ia the barn only a few days a There were t < dogs chained to the barn and nothing was hear! them until the fire had gained considerable head- way. One cf the dogs perished in the flames and the other was so terribly burn- ed that one of the policemen had to end its sufferings. The damage to the property amounted to about $1,000, ———__. FOR RETIRED LIST, Members of Police Force to Go Be- fore Examining Board. It is likely that several members of the police force will be retired in a few days. The examining board, of which Capt. Aus- tin and Lieuts. Swindells and Heffner are members, will meet and pass upon applica- tiens this week. Those whose cases will be passed upon are Sergeant W. J. Harbi- son and Privates Allen, Cross, Trainor, Posey and Samuel L. Browne. Sergeant Harbison and Pri 8 Browne and Allen applied for retirement. Privates Cross and Trainor are quite deaf, while Officer Posey was seriously injured while making an arrest and has never fully re- covered his health. It is thought that at least five of them will be retired and these retirements will make room for appointmenis. Vacancies in the second class will also occur, which ee mean that several promotions will fol- low. = = etc ahaa a ESSE : Your Nerves $ If THEY ar: AK AND You CANNOT ¢ su TAKE HOOD’ RSAPARIL This great medicine makes the blood rich and pure and affords to the nerves the nour- ishment and support necessary to make them strong. That is why Hood's Sarsapa- rilla gives sweet, refreshing sleep and over- comes the most distressing cases of nervous prostration, Remember Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is America’s Greatest Mediciae. $1; six for $5. < «f HOOD'S PILLS cure constipation. 25 OEECE SEEKERS OO OOH HE EXCURSIONS, ETO. ia ea FIPPOPE SIO HI OPS OPI OSHS Housekeepers who have been using a cheap alum bak- ing powder cannot imagine how a trial of Cleveland’s baking powder would sur- prise them. The light, dainty cake and biscuit would warrant the small difference in price. CITY ITEM! Time to Think of Housecleaning. Let us start papering the rooms. Best work, $2 up. F.G. Nolte, $10 9th st. 1t 5 TS. ___AMUSEME? Seats Tomorrow TRE Gla PRGaT PARIS, NATIONAL THEATER St-10_ NEXT MONDAY NIGHT. POP Academy. pcg BEGINNING NEXT MONDAY NIGHT, TOM EDSON, THE ELECTRICIAN, Jos. J. Dowling and Myra ! A mighty preduction. Seats tomorrow. se7-3t-10 BASE BALL PHILADELPHIA WASHINGTON. TOMORROW. TALLED AT 4:30 P.M. AME ADMISSION. DNEXT—PHIL. PT 9 and 10. se7-3t COLUMBIA-- TONIGHT AT 8:15. Bargain Matinee Thursday, 50c 50c KATE CLAXTON In a Grand Revival of THE TWO ORPHANS. eT Columbia Theater. “THE HULA GIRL” BURLESQUE, BY THE HARRIS BROTHERS. Week September 12. Wednesday end Seturday Matinees. Box cffice open Sept. 7. Se6-11t Park Bicycle Track. ‘Next race meet ond attractions will be announced in a day or two. seG-10tt Southern Maryland Fair, UPPER MARLPORO’, MD., SEPTEMEER 6, 7, 8, 9, 1898, Everything new and attractive. Fine exhibition of stock and indies’ fxncy work. Trotting, run- ‘ning and steeplechase racing every day. B. and ©. R.R. and Penna. R.R. run special trains to grounds. 50c. round trip over B. and 0. se5-At THEATER. BIG SHOWS DAILY & . RUSH'S NAUGHTY SPORTY WiDOWS. 12 SUPERIOR SPECIALTY STARS 12 Noxt Week—Sheridan and Faust’s Metropolitan Burlesouers. #65-6t BIJOU TeATEe 10, 20, 30, 50 ‘Smoking Concerts. Matinee Every Day. 2° p.o. The first GrokGr SrOHER assisted by EA Marble: Th Fiyi ; larble; The Zeiss, ‘Tevelve other Big Vaudeville Acts, ec5-8t BATTLE of GETTYSBURG 15th St. and Ohio Ave., NOW OPEN. Je25 te DINNER,'1. out t Chase Inn for Rg nd AL MILLS, Sr. auiyea Table ‘Hote Dinner, ments at city prices. G! Ocean City, Md. SPECIAL EXCURSION On Friday, 3 0’Clock. THROUGH FAST TRAINS, B. and O. via Baltimore. Round Trip, $3.60. CP Tickets good to return till Sunday night. The Public Wishes And the Hot Weather PREVENT THE CLOSING OF RIVER VIEW ON LABOR DAY, THE DATE ANTICIPATED, Three Last Trips of the Season-- WEDNESDAY, SH SRDAY, SEPT. 10. SEPT. 11, b45 p.m 5 p.m TICKETS, WEEK DaYs To all on she 10 a.m ing trips ALL TRIPS. AY, TEURSDAY & FRIDAY, tri as usual, SUNDAY, 2 NO TRIPS TUES s6-20tf COLONIAL BEACH. Crabbing, Fishing, Salt Water Bathing. Meals Boat leaves N st. wharf daily, except Monday, § a.m.; Scturdays, For state roomis anf tickets apply UZMAN Droop's Music Store, PA. AV w. In E. F. 3 More Trips Indian Head AND MARSHALL TALL On STEAMER CHARLES MACALESTER. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Round Trip, 25c. Daily trips to Marshell Hall at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. “Sundays 11 a.m., 2:30 ard 6:30 p.m. OP Schroeder's Bend!“ Everyihing fret-class. FOR MOUNT VERNON daily, except Sunday, from 7th » a.m ‘and 2: Round trip, G0- to grounds For Flount Vernon, Alexandria and Arlington ELECTRIC TRAINS. STATION, 13% & PA. A 06. Yor Alexandria and Arlington, 45 miputes. For Mt. Vernon, every Lour, from 10 a.m. to 3 pam Re D TRIP to Mt. V . including Alexan- @rin and Arlington, G0c. Alexandria only, 25c. Arlington only. 2 WASH, AL ANDRIA & MT. VERNON RY. ecd-124 BEAUTIFUL SCENERY And a good seat to G rare an sured if you go vin ad TENAL- LYTO! ELECTRIC CARS mnect with “avenue” cars, 324 and M sts.. “F et." line, S2d and P sts, KVEKY TEN MINUTES. Op ar- rival at West Chery Chase (oue fare) board EMPTY CAR GOING EAST on Wash. ond Glen Echo R. R., thus securing good seats befcre rea ing crowd at circle.” {F-Returring. Inst ecenects at West Chevy Chase with Glen Echo car at 12:80. —~aud-1itt “Ericsson LineExcursions” ATTRACTIVE WATER ROUTE FROM BALTIMORE Te Philedeiphia (day boat) every day cexcept &.m. To Philadelphia (night steimers) To Philadelphia end return by rail. 3 To Caps May (from Philadelphia by reil) To Cape May and ceturn (ten days). : ‘fo Cape May and return (season)... .. To Atlantic City (from Pufladetjhia by rail) To Atlantic City snd return tien days). Te Atlantic City and return (senson) .. To Asbury Park, Occan Grove, Long Branch To Asbury Park,Ocea’ Grove, Long Branch and teturn, season (froio Philadelpnia by rail) Lo New’ York (from vbiladeipnia by rail) To New York and revurn (eleven days) Night steamers (except Sundays) frow Light and Pratt streets, at 5 p.m. ecriptire pamphlet and ‘fishing ton, Tickets for sal: xt OFFICE ONLY. Also tick- gts to Albany, Troz, Saratoga Springs, Newport. It .; Fall River, New Haven, Bridgeport, Coun.; Portland, Me.,‘ané pointe vorth. ‘Tickets to Phil adelphia ne tt Washiagton at 38. & 0. Ticket Oflices, Pennsylvatia evenve, and B. & O. depot. CLARENCE SHRIVER, Agent, 204 Ligh JeB0-32tt Baltimore, Md. Nortel: & Yiyastington Steamboat Co. wharf, Write for de: nds xt Better- in the year for Fortress Monroe, = Eee" Rewport News and eit yoints — by the steel _palice = Mewport News.” “Norful” ‘and —— ton” on the following schedule: 00 Ly. Norfol! a pm Ly. folk. = pm Pt. Monroe. 16:45 bn Art. Alexpndria. .6:30 am 8:15 am! Ar, Wasbington..7:90 san Tickets on sale at 513, 6:9, 817, 1421 Pom — ave. B. and 0. tickot olfice, ‘cor. 15m st. aud Te Mes ret tathe Toes ust SN at geeare _ rmetion apply at Fin st. scherf, Wash. DiC. "Phcke Too