Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-16
LUNACY, FEIGNED AND REAL.
Dodge to Get Free Transportation
HOme-An Imaginary Millionaire.

John Clay Brooks, the North Carolinian who
was released on his personal bonds by Judge
Mills yesterday upon his promise to leave the
city is today the occupant Of cell No. / in the
first precinct Insanity" is the charge on
which he is held. The prisoners insanity was
suggested yesterday, but his appearance in
court was that of sane man and he was there
fore discharged. Brooks seemed to imagine
that buildings he passes are going to fall and
that he will be caught under one of them
This morning when STAR reporter called
at the station the prisoner was found
TRYING TO HOLD Up THE PARTITION WALL.
"How long have you been in Washington?"
the reporter asked the prisoner.
NO, thank you; 1 don't drink" was his re-
ply. Make these people stop pushing on the
other side Of the wall" he added, they are
going to kill me-" Then he crawled into one
corner of the cell and tried to push through
the brick wall to save his life. Hello, Pres
ley" he shouted, hello, there"
Where do you liye?" again inquired the re-
porter.
Right here on Black creek" he replied
FEIaNINa INSANITY.
Later in the day Sanitary Officer Frank. to
whom the case had been referred, received in
formation from Brooks brother-in-law, to
the effect that the prisoner was a dis
solute fellow and was feigning insanity in
order 10 have the government send him to his
home in North Carolina. Lieut.. Amiss was in
formed OF that fact and he at once discharged
Brooks from custody.
IMAGINARY WEALTH
On the other side of the room in cell No. 7
was Jas. W. Baldwin, who was arrested Wednes-
day night, supposed to be insane. As published
in yesterdays STAR, Baldwin imagines that he
has been made wealthy through the granting
of his claim against the government. He sat
In his cell peacefully and as noselessly as any
coffee this morning. He was examined yes
terday by the police surgeons, who pro-
nourced him insane.
The GREATEST AND MOST ANIMATED WATER
mo PLACE IN AMERICA.-Have you been there?
Well, then, take my advice and leave by the
Pennsylvania railroad special on Saturday, 4
pm. The trip is on fast time. The rate is low.
only So, and the privilege given to holders Of the
tickets to return BY any regular train Sunday
| and Monday.-Adyt.
A Bank Director Elected.
VIM. B. Gurley has been elected director
Of the Columbia national bank in place of
John E. Herrell. resigned to accept the pres;-
dency OF the National Capital bank.
Good Effect Of Ten Dollar Fines.
Judge Mills is doing good work In impos-
ing $40 fines in many disorderly cases," said a
policeman Of the sixth precinct to STAR re-
porter this morning. ''Ten-dollar fines are
the only things that will break up some OF
these gangs Of corner loafers, who use such dis
gusting language that it is almost impossible for
| respe ctable persons to pass without hearing re-
marks that shock them. Five-dollar fines do no
good. The corner loafers, white and black, can
| easily raise IS. When they are arrested they
| send word to their female friends. usually, and
the money generally comes; but now that fines
| are increased these vioistors Of the law are
more careful and the courts action il having
| good effect"
SUNDAY, AUGUST Is, AT Bar RIpGE.-Spend
Sunday at this delightful resort Grand fire.
works drama in the evening. Grand musical
concert in the afternoon BY Naval Academy
band.-Adrt.
Want a Trustee from South Washington.
Those who took part in the meeting in South
Washington Wednesday night that no minated
J. ID. Baltimore as q candidate for school trus
tee state that he was not nominated to succeed
Dr. Francis, or on account Of any opposition u
DIR. Francis especially, but because the colored
residents of South Washington desired in re-
organization Of the board to secure the proper
representation Of that section.
A MrRRo8-FRoSr ARxorRE. antique oak side.
board, fancy tables. gilt chair, plush parlol
suite, &C., win be sold at Dowling's tomorrow
at 10 am.
A cyclone struck the region Just east Of
Russell, Ill, Tuesday night and caused Rreai
damage. Holiway's horse ranch, Siyers' cream
cry and other places were wrecked
Wednesday at the farm Of Charles Dinsmere
IL miles southwest. Of Aberdeen. Oak, three
men were killed and several others seriously
injured by the explosion Of . tkreshine M,
chine engine boiler.
y. q. stone shot DR.. Hitchcock in the back
onlhs streets Of Comanche. Iowa, Wednesday