Evening Star Newspaper, October 7, 1898, Page 10

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER = sy 1898—14 PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy—"« Bijou pe Manh Battle of n Exhibi- for Mt am, an Col 1 Beach nd Fortress t and 1g s for Arlington hourly and Pennsylvania Vernon hourly from Iu Tra avenue ns leave for Arlington our from se Cars leave Aquedi Fort Myer ey to S40 p.m. Aqueduct hereh brie hour every —_ . MODERN GROC ted Breakfast Java Cc B0c. per Ib.. or 3 1 Pumpkin Pies, 20c.; 1 The Dove Brand Hams are up in front and there to stay. Don't let them tell you there are other: You know be vr. Re- member you can get them in 1 the mar- kets and all the noted market stores. — Many lamps—bottom pi 816 1th. 1204 G. =e = THE FINEST OF MEAT! Home dressed—the choicest and best cat- that big purchase made last summer ave been reserved for his ure now arriving! These fed, by Bed- femous for having the America! is beef and Lamb are now on exhibit te 2S stands r Market. K WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF. ~ Lamb, New York Roast Reef, Del- co Steak, go to John R. Kelly, Sth st. beneficial to the in wing, Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. FOR YOUR ICED TEA Use “‘Kenny’s Cheon,” the best 50c. tea in America. Pure American-refined Sugars sold at cost. NY, 8 city stores. CITY AND DISTRICT. Vermillion. Fellows’ Jewel for Sergt. encampment room of Odd h street northwest, was well filled last evening, the occasion being a welcome from Columbian Lodge, No. 10, I. O. O. F., to Sergeant Howard M. Vermillion of Company A, Ist District of Co- lumbia Volunte one of its members, lately returned from Cuba with his A program was prepared by the isting of instrumental mu- Hoskins and Black and Miss tion by Miss Agnes Sauter; Faulkner; whistiing, solo, Miss Murray; by Mr. T. W. Fow- under the charge The conclud- n Was that which was vocal nonograph exhil © pictures Charles S) thrown Vermi with tremendous ¢ r, chairman of the com- ested Mr. Vermi when, in the name fon, fion's picture, . J. B. Hence br. Z. T. Sowers « that the that in the ceedings the jury should d not to assess that part of the mation pro: ruc! require Commission also ende such land reet to the District line, I day tomorrow with a all kinds of vegetables, fru The Marine nd will ing.—Advt. Se OT edule Not isfactory. Crosby, president of the n Railroad Co: r, has been the Distri of to them that, accord’ t time schedule of the road frequently fail to connect with rars at the junction of Florida thus entai!- com the mad plac rs much loss of time ventence. ion of the mat- it apne ved of occur: en ple ar . ete. The ¢ requested steps to ob comptaint on ot this ———___ sth of an Advertisement »wer to reach buyers. At $1 OxES butter reach The Stre fs in th Petition fur Divorce. Moran has € for di- Harry P. M stating that endant were married Octo- -d suit an, They lived together until y 1, 1894, when the husband on for Detroit, ostensibly to i was then to send for 8, 1804, the petitioner tter or word from him >: $3.50 Another Grand Excarsion 83.50 th & Va. Beach has received no hington steamer, nd trip ticke d to return Sunday night—Advt. aS Young People’s Church Union. fifth 3 al convention of the Mary- of the Young People’s Church journed last evening after holding three days in the Church of the Brethren in Christ, at the ccrner forth Cupitol and R_ streets. Rev. J. B mberlin, pastor of the Church of the United Brethren in this city, was elected 2 director of “Anti-Saloon League,” which will hold a convention in Clevelund, Ohi & in December 6-8. The meet- on Was a very successful one = of th every way > — One Fare to Knights Templar Con- clave via Pennsylvania Railroad. $8.00 to Pittsburg and return. Tickets on sale Oct. 8 to 13, good to return until Oct. 17. Extension privileges. For further in- formation, see ticket agents. $8.00 round \wip-—Advt. TELEPHONE RATES The Secretary of the Subscribers’ Association Describes the Present Status, Information Gathered to Disprove the Company‘s Contention That the Prescribed Rates Are Too Low. | sing the present status of the movement made in favor of securing a re- in telephone Mr. Henry F. the secretary of the Telephone rs’ Association, said today to a eporter: “Upon the o ation of the Telephone Subscribers’ made Ass to secure fa leg effort was tion from Congress rests of the numerous sin the cii n every phone subscribe of Wash- on. At that session of Congress the act of June 30, 1898, was passed, since which time the ion has made every endeavor to protect the interests of its va- rious members and to see to it t their servic u . at least in so far as relie! had from the courts; that r of injunction suits had been yon Which a hearing had been had in | Court, and in which cases the court, iking through Mr. Justice Hagner, unted a preliminary restraining order; that the question of compelling the tele- phone company to put in telephones upon the request of people desiring them at the rates preseribed by the act of Congress has not been settled as yet; that in order to try the mandamus proceeding, which involved the right of the people to have a telephone put In upon request under the new rates, much evidence will be required upon the part of the association in order to rebut the contention of the telephone company not afford to furnish service at ed rates. Information Secured. ving this matter in view, the attor- neys for the association have been diligent in their efforts to ascertain from various states of the United States and from Cana- da the rates charged, and now have in their P sion sufficient data to enable them to take depositions to be laid before the court when the mandamus proceedings are called for trial. “Up to the present time the association has been eminently successful and has ac- complished a great deal for the benefit of telephone subscribers, and has in every in- Siance at iis own expense protected its members from having their telephones re- moved when they have refused to accede to the demands of the telephone company; that notwithstanding the amount of good work that has been done by the associa- tion in the past there yet remains a vast deal to be accomplished in the future, and {t is a mistake for any of the members of the association or any of the citizens of Washington who are interested in the ques- tion to think that since the preliminary in- Junction was granted by the court they can consider the question as being definitely set- tled and relinquish their interest in the movement. United Action Needed. “There never was a time in the history of the movement more urgently demanding the united support and attention of tele- phone users than the present. The attor- neys of the association at present are daily filing sults and mean to continue to file as many suits as may be necessary for the protection of the members. “It is not proper for me to anticipate in too large part what has been done by the association, as there will be a mass meeting this ening at 7:30 o'clock at Willard Hall, at which time all of the interests of the oe on will be gone over and full reports made. The secretary voices the sentiment of the executive committee in urging upon all members of the association and all telephone su bers and all citi- zens of Washington who are interested in the movement to attend this m: meeting and also of maintairing their support of the association. ———— COMMISSION BY COMPETITION. Well-Known Washingte Civil Engineer in th Mr. Fred Thom: » son of Mr. W. 8S. Thompson of this city, is receiving numer- ous congratulations upon his appointment by Preside ey as a civil engineer in t he rank of lieuten: Made Junior grade. The compliments are espe cially wel! deserved, as the appointment was the result of a competitive examina- tion held recently at the navy yard here in which twenty-eight aspirants entered. Of this number but two successfully passed the difficult examtnation, Mr. Taompson and Mr. Rousseau of New York. Thompson has been for five years ineer of the Southern rail- ously been sed with 1 Compan. Richmond Atchison, Topeka und ds and the Keystone idge Compan: gradu ste of thi technology. of Pittsburg. Masca He is a husetts institute of ee Fined for Throwing Stones. There was a battle with stones on a lot near Ist and P streets northwest yesterday afternoon, in which a crowd of colored ool boys participated. Policeman Barnes was on the lookout, because of complaint that had been made, and he arrested one of the boys, who gave his name as Robert McDonald. “I didn’t throw no stones,” was the little boy's plea in court this morning. “I was only looking on. Bu remarked the court, “the officer 's he saw you throwing stones. Is your ather here “Yes, sir.” responded a man in the audi- ence The father admitted that he had heard of the numerous st battles and was sorry his son h ticipated in the ne mui throwi said the judg thin to do about the reets. ave put out some innocent pe! a fine of $3, and sug- of waipping might gested that th teach the lad ck a le tect, s led for our coal: st quality and low Son, 705 12th st. now. Ordered mmisxsioners, ‘The following orders have be2n issued by the District Comm ners: That the following; work be done the permit system cement sidewalk in front of 1¢ uare G7; esti- mated cost, $118. ment sidewalk in front of sub lot 16, square south of square nated cost, $36. Lay cement sid walk in front of S11 7th street north nated cust, $6. Lay cement sidewalk in front of 1420 Rhode Island avenue north- West; estimated cost, $64. Lay cement jewalk and set curb in front of school building on Marshall street; estimated cost. $300. Also in front of school building co: ner 21th and F streets; estimated cost, $796. That two naphtha lamps on T street be- tween 82d and 34th streets be moved, cost to b= charged to assessment and permit work, 1808. That sewer be constructed tn Baltimore street from 20th street westward—660 feet 2l-inch sewer, 85 feet 15-inch sewer and three manhol2s; estimated cost, $1,840, chergeable to suburban sewers, 1809. That a drinking fountain for animals be erected at corner of Capitol avenue and Mt. Olivet road, Ivy City; estimated cost, $41. That 326 feet of 38-inch water main be laid im alleys of square 551, ae Fire Engine Wanted. A numerously signed petition was present- ed to the District Commissioners today re- questing that a fire engine company be lo- cated on Wisconsin avenue north of Lough- borough road. The Commissioners were re- quested by the signers, all property owners or residents of Tenleytown, that the neces- sary sum be included in their estimates for the coming fiscal year. —— > $1.25 to Baltimore and Return via B. and O., Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8 and 9, good for return until follow- ing Monday. Tickets good going and re- turning on all trains.—Advt. under ANACOSTIA HAPPENINGS, Search for Escaped Prisoner—Collt- sion of Cars—Notes. The mounted officers of this precinct and those doing duty in the neighborhood of Benning have been searching for the last couple of days for a colored man who made his escape, it is alleged, from an offi- cer of the ninth precinct, after being placed under arrest. It is understood the man was in his shirt sleeves, bareheaded and in his bare feet when arrested, and that he in- duced the officer to allow him to go apart a little to put on more apparel and his shoes. He then, it is alleged, gave the po- liceman the slip. Electric car No. 52 of the Capital Railway Company came into collision with box car No. 14 of the Anacostia railroad on Monroe yesterday afternoon, shortly after 4 k. The rear dash board of the horse r was broken and some glass was shat- in the same car. The opinion of all who saw the accident is that no one could be blamed for it. The following-named members of John A. Logan Post, No. 13, G. A. R., ve been ap- pointed a committee to arrange for a pro- gram of some kind for the regular meeting to be held Wednesday night of next week. A. B. Frisbie, ch: an; Dr. E. H. Grant and Messrs. H. W. Eno and Alpheus Davi- son. Policeman Marr of the Anacostia station has succeeded in recovering the plush coat, the property of Miss Rose Foy, stolen from a clothes line at Cedar Hi. a short time ago. The officer found out that the coat was concealed in some bushes near Silver Hill, Md., by a person who is said to have received it for this purpose from the real thief, alleged to be Louis Tabbs, the colored youth arrested here on the charge of house- breaking. Miss Foy has identified the coat as being the one stolen. The marriage of Mr. Frank Blynn of St. Elizabeth and Miss Hines of Boston occur- red recently in the city named. The coupie have n up their residence on Franklin street, Anacostia. Dr. R. A. Pyles and A. L. Richardson re- turned erday morning from their pro- longed fishing expedition down the Poto- mac. W. N. Freeman returned some days ago. Albert Tew, attached to a detachment of District Signal Corps men with the 7th Army Corps at Jacksonville, Fla., ts on fur- lough here, visiting his parents. Miss Nettie Drummond, who was acci- dentally stabbed with a small penknife a few weeks ago, is able to be out again. Rev. J. C. Morton of Virginia, who has n visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Newton, returned to his home. Sanderson, a former resident of Anacostia, now of Leonardtown, M4d., is on a Visit to relatives here. it js stated that Mrs. E. Zane Pyles has resigned from the position of organist at the Emmanuel P. E. Church. Day Stationkeeper Eckloff, who was cém- pelled to leave the station a few mornings axo and go to his home in Washington by reason of sickness, continues ill. His place in the station is filled by Officer Reagan. —_—_—_—_. FOUNDING OF GERMANTOWN. of Washington Celebrate the Anniversary. ‘The leading Germans of Washington cele- brated in a sumptuous manner last night the 215th anniversary of the founding of Germantown. National Rifles’ Hall was the scene of the exercises, which were en- tertaining and unique. The audience was a large and appreciative one. All of the old familiar German melodies were sung and memories of the Rhine and the “old country” were revived in song and story. A feature of the exercises was the tableaux representing epochs and inci- dents in German-American history. Fes- toons of the flags of American and Ger- many formed the principal decorations. After Weber's Orchestra had rendered a festival musical production the. exercises opened. President William L. Elterich of the German Central Union delivered an ad- dress, briefly outlining the objects of the meeting and extending to aii present a hearty welcome. Then followed addresses by Haron Speck von Sternberg, charge @affaires of the German embassy; Dr. L. W. Habercom and Mr. Simon Woif, in all of which the significance of the occasion was brought out and the influence of Ger- man immigration to the United States highly commended. During the evening the German Maenner- chor sang several selections in its custo- mary good style. The exercises closed with the rendition of the “Star Spangled Ban- ner” in German and English, in which the entire audience joined. Refreshments Were served in the lower hall after the exercises, and the young folks danced until a late hour thereafter. es GOING TO PITTSBURG. Germans Washington Knights Templar Ready to Leave for the Conclave. The Knights Tempiar belonging to the various local commanderies are in readin2ss for the great conclave which is to take place in Pittsburg next week, and the first party will leave this city tomorrow morn- ing at 11:05 o'clock over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. ‘This will be also a most im- portant delegation, as it will consist of Warren La Rue Thomas, most eminent ccmmander of Knights Templar of the Unites States, with the members of the Grand Commandery, under the escort of Columbia Commandery of this city. Ther2 will be about 175 in the party, including ladies. Sunday morning, at 9 o'clock, a special train over the Baltimore and’ Ohio. will take Old Dominion Commandery of Alex- andria, #) men, and Potomac Commandery of this city, 7 men, and a number of ‘ Orient Commandery, with 75 sir nights, and ladies, will leave over the Bal- timore and Ohio at 8:50 o'clock Sunday evening, and Mond: night, at the same hour, Washington Commandery, with 125 sir knights and many ladies will depart. a CONFUSION OF NAMES. Streets on Columbia Heights That Bear Different Appellations. A communication has been received by the District Commissioners from the Co- lumbia Heights Citizens’ Association in which the attention of the Commissioners is invited to the confusion caused by the fact that certain streets in the section bear two names. It {s pointed out by the association that the confusion exists north of Florida avenue, between 7th and 14th Streets, where the streets laid out in the subdivisions of Columbia Heights and Todd and Brown's have been given different names. Thus Roanoke street !n Columbia Heights becomes Irving street in the other subdivision, Yale becomes Bismarck, Kan- sas becomes Wallach and Dartmouth changes into Farragut. “There is considerable confusion,” it 1s stated, “at present in the streets already laid out and named in conformity to the new system of naming the streets in al- Phabetical order. In the earlier subdivi- sions since the adoption of this system the names of the streets were given, leaving out the letters X, ¥Y and Z, and commenc- ing after W street with the names of cities in alphabetical order. By the order of the Commissioners in May, 1895, how- ever, the use of the last three letters of the alphabet was decided upon, and this had the effect of throwing the whole pre- vious nomenclature into confusion, and if adhered to it will be necessary to revise the whole arrangement of names.” The association recommends that the streets in the Todd and Brown subdivision be given the names of the streets of which they are continuations in the Columbia Heights subdivision, and it is requested that the streets west of 14th street retain their present names of places instead of streetg, as they are but a single block long. ——— $1.25 To Baltimore and Retarn $1.25 Via Pennsylvania railroad. Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday, October & and 9, gcod to return until Monday, October 10. All trains except Congregsional Limited.— Advertisement. ee Presbytery Incorporated. “The Presbytery of Washington City” has been incorporated and articles to this effect were filed with the recorder of deeds yes- terday afternoon. The object of the cor- poration is to promote the Christian re- Mgion, the welfare of the churches under its care and such other objects as pertain to the extension of the Lord's kingdom. The trustees named for the ensuing year are William Ballantyne, Frederick L. Moore, Charles B. Bailey, Theodore F. Sar- gent, Charles Lyman, Joseph T. Kelly, Wil- liam C. Alexander, George N. Luccock and Asa Fiske. . FEARLESS 1AND PEERLESS The Famous TenthsRegiment of Cavalry Will Arrivé Tomorrow. ‘The Colored Heroes Will Be Reviewed by Presiden MeKinley—Arrange- ments f@r the Reception. The heroes of the 10th Cavalry of the regular army, the tolored regiment that followed its gallant eommander, Colonel T. A. Baldwin, to the heights of San Juan hill and saved the day that made the close of Spanish despotism in the western hemi- sphere certain, will arrive in Washington tomorrow morning and will march in re- view before President McKinley, who, with his customary appreciation, expressed a desire to see the men who are such not- able examples of real American heroism. There will doubtless be a tremendous turn- out to view the parade, as such a body of men cannot be too highly honored, and it is probable that many houses along the line of march, especially on the avenue. will be decorated with the national colors. Arrangements are being eompleted for the luncheon to be served the troopers at Potomac Hall, 11th street and Maryland avenue southwest, and citizens who desire to contribute either cash, food, fruits and other articles for the Purpose may send them direct to the hall, where they will be taken in charge by Miss Ida Neumeyer, Mrs. Charles Ayres, whose husband 1s a captain in the 10th, or Mr. Charies k. Douglass, the son of the late Frederick. Douglass. Mr. Dougiass is also chairman of a committee of prominent colored citizens, the other members being ex-Senator P.B.8. Pinchback, Rev. J. A. Johnson, Lewis H. Douglass, W. H. Cole and Robert Terrell. This committee is arranging a program for the reception. ad a Turn out, turn out, with the flag in hand, Ye rich and humble, poor and great; Turn out to welcome the noble band With shouts and cheers elate. Ww hat matters the tint of a hero's skin— Whether it’s white or as black as night? ‘The courage that clothes the soul within Shines through with the same rare light. So, hail to the Tenth, to its men so brave, WwW ho scaled the steeps of San Juan; Fearlessly courting a soldiers grave, In the war for the rights of man. Tenth Cavalry Reception. A special meeting of the Blaine Invin- ciple Club was held at the residence of Perry H. Carson, at Ivy City, last evening, to arrange for meeting the celebrated 10th Cavalry Saturday morning. Mr. Carson presided and J. A. Perry acted as Secre- tary. They decided that each member should wear the club badge, and an invita- ton was extended to all citizens, white and black, to turn out and give the heroes of Sa1tiago a royal reception. A resolution of thanks, offered by Wm. K. Brown, to the committee which called on the President in reference to the recep- tion of the returning soldiers was adopted, with an amendment to include all who had taken an interest in the matter. President Carson stated that Mr. T. L. Holbrook and other employers of large numbers of colored men would give them holiday tomorrow, sa that they could as- sist in the proposed welcome. os EX€URSIONS. The delightful -weather with which this part of the country:ts now blessed will doubtless induce fhe wsual large numbers to take the special excursion tomorrow even- ing to Fortress Monrve, Norfolk, Newport News and Virginia Beach, which has been arranged by the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company. : It is not unpleasant- ly cold on the water these nights, and many brave the cool breezes to enjoy a few hours on deck before going to bed. Fortress Mon- roe and Virginia Beadh are at the height of their popularity. hese famous old resorts keep open house the year round, and are known far and wide ag ideal spots at which to spend the winter months. Just now they are receiving their influx of travelers and pleasure seekers,who find autumn the pleas- antest season of the vear to be there. Un- like most places o1 this character, there {s always something to do, something to see, and so many places nearby worth visiting, that one’s time at Fort Monroe and Vir ginia Beach is aiways pleasantly occupied. The steamers of the Norfolk and Washing- ton Steamboat Company have helped in a great measure to make these Saturday evening excursions so popular. They are fitted with all the modern conveniences, are lighted by electricity and heated by steam. The staterooms are spacious and hand- somely furnished. Excellent meais are served on board at reasonable pri One of these elegant steame il leave street wharf tomorrow evening at 6:30, riving at Fortress Monroe and Norfolk ly Sunday morning and reaching this on Monday at city ) a.m. on the return trip, Staterooms may be engaged at the com- pany’s office, 7th street wharf. Arlington is a very popular place these pleasant days, not only with tourists and sightseers, but with residents of the city as well, The cool, bracing air makes a stroll about the beautiful grounds a treat, indeed, with the fine lawns and fragrant flowers on every side, and the many colored leaves of the huge old shade trees overhead. Those who enjoy spending Sunday in the country should certainly visit Arlington while it is so pretty. And they can go very economic- ally on the coming Sunday. The Washing- ton, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Company will again reduce the regular fare for the round trip to Arlington, to the same low rate that was in effect on the Sundays during the summer. Electric trains leave station at 13% street and Pennsylvania ave- nue every forty-five minutes for Arlington on Sundays. Strangers in the city will find these electric trains the most attractive route to Mount Vernon, the home and tomb of Washington. The line passes many points of interest, goes over one of the main streets of Alexandria, and runs through the entire estate formerly owned by General Washington, a distance of about four miles. Electric trains leave the sta- tion every hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Mount Vernon. Delegates to the trienniai convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Ameri- ca should not fail to visit Mount Vernon (home and tomb of Washington), with its Vast stores of interesting relics, and mag- nificent grounds. ‘The most delightful route to Mount Vernon is that on the elegant steamer Charles Macalester (built express- jy for this service), which leaves 7th street wharf every week ‘day at 10 a.m. and p.m. The sail of thirty-two miles on the historic Potomac give the visitor an oppor- tunity to see Arlington, Alexandria, Fort Foote and the modern fortifications—Fort Washington and Fort Sheridan—ana other points of more than ordinary interest along the Maryland and Virginia shores. This company {s the only one allowed to sell ad- mission tickets torMount Vernon, permis- sion having been ‘granted by the Ladies’ Mount Vernon Association. The Rambier Catalogue. Not to be behindthefr record of the past twenty years of leading all bicycle firms, the Gormully & Jeffery Company have made another cut in the price of their wheels that has cfeated a sensation in the cycle world. Seeifig the drift of prices be- fore any other fifm, Gormully & Jeffery two years back wéfe the first to knock the standard price of $100:down to $75. Last season, still keeping upswith the procession, prices were again‘reduced and the Ram- bier was sold at $60. This season the same old reliable wheel is to be sold at $40. With three months remaining of 1898, the Rambler people have jumped to the front and their wheels made for 1! will be sold $20 under this year’s price, wity tandems at $75. As to the merits of thé Rambler wheel, little need be said. It has been on the market for the past twenty years and the books df the firm will show that fully 95 per cent of their old customers are still riding Ramblers, a convincing indorsement of the Rambler's worth. For the benefit of those not conversant with the construction and durability of the Rambler. Gormully & Jeffery have issued a handwome {llus- trated pamphlet explaining all the points of construction in an interesting way,which can be obtained at all the Ranibler head- quarters in this city. Se Coal, Lowest Prices. Call at my offices for plan of buying that affords you every protection. Lowest prices since 1876. J. Maury Dove, 21st and I, 1208 H, 1626 M n.w. and 18th and D s.w.—Advt. RAPID RATE OF SPEED. Motorman Fined for Making Eigh- teen Miles an Hour. This morning in the Police Court Ricy Policeman Plemmons of Lieut. Kelly's pre-. cinct made complaint against Motormen George F. Hailman of the Metrcpolitan line, to the effect that he had violated the law regulating the speed of cars. Ha‘lman pleaded guilty. The violation of law was ccmmitted on Indiana avenue northwest between Ist and 4th streets. “Do you want to make any explanation?” the court asked the defendant. “Only that we often run our cars faster than we have any idea they are going,” he ansyered. “We have no way of determin- ing the speed of the cars, and it is imy« sible to tell just how fast they are goin The officer said on the occasion charged le the defendant's car was going at the rate of eighteen miles an hour. Judge Scott said he thought eighteen miles an hour was a dangerous rate of spesd. and he had frequently noticed the rapid running on Indiana avenue. The reg- ulation, he said, is a good one, an? when cesses are brought to the court's attention there is nothing to do but impose a penalty. The fine was $5 SS GAME BROKEN UP. CRAP Principal Offender Pleads Guilty and is Fined and Jailed. ‘There was an exciting time in house No. 1614 Vermont avenue about 3 o'clock this morning, where a crap game was raided. Policemen Brennan, Holmes, Kelly and Murphy went to the house upon receiving information that a game was in progress in the basement. Kaymond West, whe lives in the house, was conducting the game without the knowledge of other occupants of the house. When the officers appeared the gamblers made a wild rush to get on the street. In their efforts some of them ran upstairs and entered the rooms of the innocent parties, some of whom were badly frightened. The stampede of the gamblers was followed by cries of “Murder” and “Police.”” and one occupant of a room, who failed to learn the cause of the excitement, dr2w a re- volver and came rear shooting one of the nen. The police arrested West, and he and sev- eral of his crap shooting guests were marched to the eighth precinct station, where West was charged with violating the gambling law, and his friends were summoned as witnesses. Today when the case was called in Judge Kimball's court West pleaded guilty. An explanation of the circumstances was made by the police, and the court imposed a penalty of thirty days in jail and a fine of $15, or thirty days additional. —_+ — GUNNER GATES’ CLAIM, Commissioner of Pensions Orders Him Before Examining Board. The commissioner of pensions yesterday ordered a medical examination of Gunner Jesse Gates, who was wounded at Santiago. As stated in The Star Wednesday, Gunner Gates called upon the President and the latter became interested in the case. Sec- retary Alger, in a letter to the commission- er of pensions, asked that the claim of the soldier boy be expedited as much as possi- ble. At the same time a medical examina- tion was ordered the War Department was called upon for the soldier's military rec- ord. When this is made and the report of the surgeons is recetved a pension will be granted. It will be small, however, and no way commensurate with the claimant's frightful disfigurement. Commissioner Evans, in an interview with a reporter of The Star today, said this was a case for special legislation. The laws under which pensions are granted are noi broad enough to give this gallant soldier an adequate pension. This case has the distinction of being the first to go before a medical board. It is the custom to get the soldier's military rec- ord before he is ordered before the sur- geon:! —____ PREACHERS’ ASSOCIATION. LOCAL Rev. John R. Wright of This City Re- Elected President. Rev. John R. Wright of this city has been re-elected president of the Local Preachers’ Association of the United States, whose an- nual convention has just closed at Wil- mingten, Del. The other officers chosen for the ensuing year were: Vice presidents, Robert L. Dickey of the Baltimore Confer- ence, George W. Finlaw of the New Jer- sey Conference, Hercules Atkin of the Phil- adelphia Conference, N. U. Walker, D. D., of the East Ohio Conference, Cotton Amy of the Philadelphia Conference, T. L. Jones and S. T. Sherwood of the New York Con- ference, Joseph Moulton of the Maine ference and Dr. J. H. Simms of the Wil- B. mington Conference secretary, George Jones, Philadelphi Conference; secretary, C. T. Foster of the New Conference; corresponding secretary W. Mooney, D. D., New York Conference; directors, Robert L. Dickey, James North, James E. Ingram, J. W. Loane, William M. Barnes, M. J. W. Ha , J. W. C. Seitz of the Baltimore Conference; C. B. Steman, M. D., of the Nord Indiana Conference: Dr. John R. Wright, Washington, D. C.; N. U. Walker, D. D., East Ohio Conference George B. Jones, Philadelphia Conferen John B. Roberts, Wilmington Conference. —_.—_—_ Columbia Commandery Special Train to Pittsburg via Pennsylvania railroad. Special train will leave 6th street station at a.m. Saturday, October & Fast schedule. This train affords spectal facili- tles for reaching Pittsburg.—Advt. ees Elects New Members. The Medical Society has elected the fol- lowing new members: Isabel Haslup, Maurice E. Miller, Jesse Ramsburgh, John C. Simpson and Victor E. Watson. The death of Dr. Drawbaugh at Santiago was reported to the society, and a committee appointed to prepare suitable resolutions. The following have been clected members of the Medicai Association: Charles E. Ferguson, Bernard L. Hardin, Frederick M. Hartscck, Harry Hurtt, L. Fleet Luckett, C. H. Machinek, W. P. Malone, William Gerry Morgan, John B. Mullins, Wallace Neff, Edward D. Perkins, T. Lyman Per- kins, John J. Repetti and’ Stanley S. War- ren. —_——_— Alleged Infraction of Regulations. A recommendation has been made to the District Commissioners by Mr. Charles B. Ball, the inspector of plumbing, that J. William Harper, a local plumber, be re- quired to show cause why his license should not be suspended for an alleged at- tempt to shield one John J. McCann, an unlicensed plumber, from the penalty of doing work without a license. The in- spector claims that certain plumbing work was done on premises 230 F street south- west recently, for which Harper endeay- ored to assume the responsibility. McCann, however, so it is charged, was fined in the Police Court, despite Harper's statement, and for the latter's participation in the matter the inspector recommends that he be required to show cause why his license should not be suspended. — Committed for Examination. Richard W. Glassie, an old soldier, called at the Baltimore and Ohio depot this morn- ing and asserted by his actions the owner- ship of everything in sight. Policeman Goss, who was on duty at the depot, ar- rested him and escorted him to the Police Court, where he was charged with a viola- tion of a District ordinance. While in the dock he became a little boisterous and gave the bailiff considerable trouble. There was a suggestion of insanity made and the pris- oner was committed for examination. es Gives Bond for Appearance. Richard B. Lloyd, who, at a hearing be- fore United States Commissioner Mills, sey- eral days ago, was held for the grand jury on the charge of receiving an illegal pen- sion fee as attorney, has given bail in the sum of $500, with Frank Hume as surety. Since the hearing he has been out on his personal recognizance. SSeS Sues for $10,000. Samuel A. Gover has entered suit for $10,000 damages against the United States Electric Lighting Company, alleging that July 21 last he was injured by falling into an excavation near 912 C street made by the defendant company and left unguarded and unprotected. MR. LOSANO MAKES Allegations of Hix Sister in Petition on File. Francisco C. Losano has filed answer to the petition of his sister, Anna M. I in which she protested against the ing of letters of administration to ANSWER, Dentes spondent in the estate of their fath late Mathias Losano. Mr. Losano, ir his | ° answer. which filed Messrs. Henry FE. Davis and Henry G. Millan, attorneys denies that by virtue of his dealt with |; his father at any time he is Mable or will | be required to account to the estate of the deceased in any sum whatever. 1 to the charges of drunkenness aga father. he declares that the in the habit of indulging u in liquor, but never to such to impair him mentally er r unfit for business. The respor every allegation of his sister's particular, quoting her charges in act language and pointing c'ares to be the real facts The petitioner ulso dentes ment of dissolution of the tailorin re iness between himself and his void. but alleges the same to be o: ccntrary, vallé and binding. He that he ever failed to pay his fa $25 weekly, as agreed. In regard to his brother Richard clafias a share of the estate, he says the latter Jeft his home some years #go be- cause his conduct toward his parents wa such that he could not longer remain. He would visit his home but twice a year, who when he would return for the purpose of Mr. Lo- always his obtaining money frem his father. sano says further that he hi acted in a brotherly manner toward sister, and has often alded her. Mr. Losano relates at some father’s history and the busines: existing between himself and his parent. He declares, in conclusion, that he Is ad- vised that in law and in fact he is entitled, as the only resident and responsible son o: the deceased, to administer upon his and that any questions which may arise between the petitioner and her brother on the one part and himself on the other tn respect to any Interest, real or alleged. in the estate of their father can be as weil and sufficiently made and determined with him as the administrator as otherwise. — MOSQUITO BITES. Some Cases of Poisoning Said to Have Occurred in This City. In some sections of the city mosquitoes have been troublesome lately, and while as a rule Washington !s not infested with these musical insects, still, at this time of the year, they are apt to be more or less in evidence. In addition to the annoyance which their bite causes, several physicians have reported recently that in some cases called to their attention the bites of these insects have appeared to be poisonous. It is well known that their attacks result in a swelling, of greater or less extent, which {s attributed to poison, and to this extent mosquitoes are looked upon as poisonous. According to Mr. C. L. Morlatt, the a sistant entomologist of the Agricultural Department, who is acttng in the absence from the city of Mr. L. O. Howard, the entomologist, there is no evidence that the bites of mosquitoes are venomous beyond causing the slight welts or swellings which are found on the body. It is true, however, he states, that in some cases where the blood of the person attacked by these in- sects is in a bad condition serious results have followed a mosquito bite. It is fur- ther suspected that these insects are liable to carry poisonous germs, as in the case of a region where yellow fever prevails it is conceivable that the germs of that disease can be carried about and communicated to individuals through the medium of mo quitoes. He says the scientists are anxious to get information of authentic cases of poisoning caused by mosqu‘toes. —- + -— Fined for Speeding Bicycle. Philip Gains, a colored High School boy, was arrested this morning for speeding his bicycle. His excuse in court was that he was deiayed at home because he had to get a pair of gloves to wear at today’s drill. In consideration of his excuse the court made the penalty only &2. Why is it that nearly all aged per- sons are thin? And yet, when you think of it, what could you expect? Three score years of wear and tear are enough to make the diges- tion weak. Yet the body must be fed. In Scott’s Emulsion, the work is all done; that is, the oil in it is digest- ed, all ready to be taken into the blood. The body rests, while the oil feeds and nourishes, and the hypo- phosphites makes the nerves steady and strong. 50c. and $1.00, all druggist: SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. ~ CYTY FTEMS. Dove Brand Hams are the best. Why? Because everyone ca for them. A full stock always on h Wm, jr., & J. J. Miller, West End mkt. If You'll Have a “foiled” Dinner on Sunday stop at our stands tomorrow for a delicious “Dove Brand” Ham. Miller & Krogmann, Center & K st. mkis. It AMUSEMENTS. The Columbia Athletic Club COLUMBIA FIELD, 17th St., just Below New Art Gallery. FALL MEETING, Saturday, October 8, COMMENCING 4 P.M. Competition Jin % Field, Track and Bicycle Events. 1t Representatives from eastern cities. COLUMBIA. Matinee Saturday. Messrs. Smyth and Rice present A MISFIT MARRIAGE, TONIGHT AT 8:15. By H. A. DU SOUCHET, author of “My Friend from India,” “‘The Mah from Mexico,” &e. NEXT irs Seats Now on Sale. BurrTiclmtosh INA ‘WAR (CORRESPONDENT W: oct Written by Lottie Blair Parker, author of Down Faust." LAFAYETTE | sence SPECIAL—ONE NIGHT ONLY, =z SUNDAY EVENING, OCT. 9, AT 8:15 O°CLOCK. PASSION vara PLAY As Performed by the Peasants of Mount Horwitz, vividly reproduced by means of these Miss Blanche Yewele, m°rine Pi Contraito Miri gh OD Tae the Box Office. ° Annual Confirmation Services. Th al confirmation of children will te w morning at the tem Hebrew congrer on 8th west. The confirmation will 8 who ts m of intemperance in front of a store in Tenleytown last night and | Pretended he was going to strik j Man with a stone, He was perfectly sober, but very nervous, when he appeared in the Police Court s morning to wer a charge of disorderty conduct. “L wa t last night,” was — ave — N. 3. ave., and on board = offices, 7th et. wharf, Wash., D. _4e3-284 JNO. CALLAHAN. Geveral Manner. when arra what hapven "Five Hare, said the judge eKerly man went down for two weeks. $1 Hav 3 3 ave * * ; No Stomach? > Said a Joly ma of almost alder. 4 > manic rotundity taking Hood's Sar- : grand 4: tive tonic had = = mpl cured all distress and disagre dyspep- 4 comfort. You may be put into this delight- 3 ful condition if you will take : ‘ 3 Hood’s Sarsaparilla 2 America's test Medicine, $1; 6 for $5. eHood’s Pillsgy: MxM oe CELE OS COPPSSH TEESE EE SEED CALENDAR WATCH, 5750 ee ows phases of the moon. for two years—call and Geo. W. Spier, “310” 9th St. Just a few doors above I’a. ave. 4-3m,10 a: AMUSEMENTS ’ Es NATIONAL =-20N08T at 8:5 SaT. AT 2. BROADHURST’S LATEST Fait Why Smith Left Home, NEXT WEEK—DE WOLF HOPPER, In a new Sousa Opera Seats Now On Sale. | THE CHARLATAN ACADEMY § 20PSI5 ssc ason. KOSTER & BIAL’S Gayest Manhattan NEXT W Williams & Walker, “A SENE In oct-20tt ABSOLUTELY LA FAY ETT E-- FIREPROOF. CHARLES FROUMAN'S MADIS AMBIAN CARNIVAL.” SQUAR TRATER COMEDY COM ON AND OFF, BY ALEXA) Author Masked Ball. MATINEE SATURDAY. x-Seats now selling. The Smyth & Rice Comedy Co., THE CUCKOO THE NEW LAUGHING SUCCESS. Ww THEATER, 10, 20, 80, 56e. rts daily at 2 p.m.; nightly, § pm, Mr. Joe Finn, w in wancing Dolls, Gardner and Gil- more. Twelve uther big . Burlesque. 7 girls end comedians TZEROT? HALL, NEXT ENTRANCE COLT A THEATER, Spenish-American War as it vividly reproduced by the movin, Matinee, 4:50 ‘Evening, 6°15 60 B was fought. the seat of w dren, 25e. LYCEUM HEATER. KERNAN’S AFTERNOON Event LITT: LAMBS. THE FUNNY MILITARY BURLESQUE, 3EX. F ARMY TI FEATURE, MEPHISTO'S TRIUMPH. Next Week—KENTZSANTLEY BURLESQUERS. oc8-6t BATTLE of GETTYSBURG 15th St. and Ohio Ave., NGW OPEN. 325 tf EXCURSIONS, ET Only 15c. _ Arlington and Return. - On Sunday. Hlectric trains leave 13% st. and Pa 45 miputes. WASHINGTON, ALI 2d P. B.C. of A. Mount Vernon. P. HOME AND TOMB OF WASHINGTON. TWO TRIPS DAILY (Sundays excepted). STEAMER CHARLES MACALESTER (Capt. L. L. Blake) Leaves Sev nth st. wharf 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Fare, round trip, 50 cente. ave. every . & MT. VERNON RY. Admission to Grounds and Mansion, 25 cents, CAFE ON STEAMER, PPING AT MAKSHALL HALL — FARE, 25c. ier ait s < Arlington, Fort Myer, Falls Church. lectric Cars From Aqueduct Bridge. Nortel & Washington Steamboat Co. — Brery any tm the gear for, Fortress Monroe, se — Norfolk, Newport News and all poluts south — by the superb powerful steel palace steamers — “Newport Nei “Norfolk” . Washin . Portsmouth. .5:00 Uy: Siosenkc "Norfolk... 5:48 pin Ar. Ft Monroe = Bt Monroe. “6:88 pm Ar. Norfolk. . 00 am Ar. Alexandria. .6:30 am = 15 aca) Ar. Washington.7200 wm a Tickets on sale at 613, 619, S17, 1421 Penn. ind O. ticket olffice, ‘cor. ‘15th st. wad steamers. 7 For further informetion pops, “Phone 750 BOATS FOR HIRE. FISHING BOATS FOR HIRE ON BEST *SHING Srounds around, 50s. and Bc. day, opposite som stone quar-y. ‘Apply 3 X, Yard ave., Glen hicho. Oe