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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09
A FAST OF A HUNDRED DAYS.
An Allentown Woman Who Has Eaten
Nothing Since Good Friday Last.

An Allentown special to the Philadelphis
Press says: Mrs. Ellen wife of Adam Wuchter,
who has not tasted of food since Good Friday,
yesterday. passed the one hundredth day Of her
fast. During the family's nineteen years resi-
dence at Whitehall Station their career was
marked with success unit! eight years ago,
when the mother was taken ill. There are three
children in the family, two sons and one daugh-
ter, ranging in age from nine to eighteen
years. The Press correspondent today called
invalid lady. When ushered into her
room, the bed on which she lay was surrounded
by her husband. children and mother -in-law.
The poor woman, while lying with a white
cloth across her eyes. was suddenly seized with
epileptic commissions and beat increasingly upon
the pillows. Though her frame is nothing but
skeleton she threw herself about upon the
bed. which reeled and creaked as if agitated
by person five times her weight. When the
commissions ceased she became motionless for
few moments Her lips then moved and she
sang the words, II need Thee every hour 0
Lord. ] need Thee; D bless me now. my
Saviour" She failed to finish the verse, having
been overcome by weakness.
Her husband said that she has been in help
less condition for over nine months in which
time she has taken no medicine, and all en-
deavors to give her relief have proved unsuc-
cessful. The last fluid that passed her lips was
on Good Friday, when she partook of little
coffee. Previous to that tine she, at intervals,
tasted food only after it had been changed from
a solid to liquid form. When either food or
drink is offered her she shrinks from it az il 1t
were poison. She does not even allow water to
touch her lips, and when efforts are made to
give it to her she turns about and buries her
head under the pillow. uttering pitiful groans
The perspiration stands in large drops upon her
body and at times blood oozes from her eyes
and rolls down her cheeks. DIR. Clinton Sieger
of Siegerfried's Bridge, the attending physi-
clan, was seen and he pronounces the case a
cancer of the pharynx. He said that upon his
visits to the house he had held quite interest
ing conversations with the woman.
An incident which took place during one of
the visits proves what a strong will she has.
He spoke to her in reference to the matter
and gave her words of encouragement,
but she answered with a smile and sarcasm,
saying that she knew as we'll as himself that
there was no hope. The physician further
said that for the past four months no pulse has
been discernible. Prominent physicians from
Philadelphia. New York and other places who
have visited the patient say that the case is the
most remarkable on record Mrs. Wuchter is
thirty eight years Of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09
A SHOCKING ACCIDENT.
A Young Printers Arm Crushed Be-
tween the Rollers Of . Press.

A shocking accident occurred this morning
about $50 O'Clock in the printing Office at the
northwest corner Of 9Th aud G streets north
vest which will result in the loss of the left
arm Of Burch Browner, printer. The acci-
dent was as peculiar as it was horrible.
Browner. who is q young man not yet having
attained his majority. was at work on the Uni
versal press in the rear Of the shop with the
proprietor James II. Wheeler. There was
something the matter with the press and it WAS
stopped while the damage was being repaired.
Young Browner was behind the press with his
left hand Juggling at a screw. As he shifted
his position he touched lever, which set the
press running, and his left arm was pulled
through between the heavy rollers. The pres
sure of the arm was SO great that the belt which
ran the press slipped from the wheel and the
machine stopped. Had it not been for that
his arm would undoubtedly have been torn
from his body. DIR. Wolhaupter attended the
injured boy and did what he could in the way
of sewing up the lacerated member. Later he
was conveyed to the Homeopathic Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09
ALEXANDRIA.


Reported Tor The EVENING STAR.
The POLICE SALARIES. city council last
night increased the salary Of the captain of
police from S655 to $720 per anEum, and that
OF the lieutenant from $GO0 to $500 per annum
An amendment to increase the salary of the
Is policemen from s45 to $50 per month was
made and withdrawn, the finance committee
saying that the funds this year would not per-
NIT the increase. The captain and lieutenant
are now specially charged with reporting all
persons doing business without licenses, and
the additional pay is given for the additional
work. =
meeting before summer recess last night and
adjourned until the 23d of September. The
street-railrosd bill was passed. joint meet
ing elected DIR. Bechtef and DR.. Thos. Gibson
additional physicians Of the poor. A resolu-
ton was adopted directing the committee on
light to report under what authority certain
street lamps continued to be lit. The finance
committee reported q settlement with the
electric light company for "a, 800 $500 cash and
ten notes Of 500 each, running ten years, at 6
per cent This pays for the city's new light
plant
OFFICER TIGER RELEASED FROM BAu.-The
mayor and Justice May having heard the tes-
timony in the Tcer-Lee homicide case decided.
as the cororer's jury had found that the shoot
ing was done by the policeman in the line Of
MS duty ana he was discharged and released
from bail
United STATES CouRT.-The grand Jury OF
the United States court yesterday indicted
Frank Alias T. l. Ford for stealing letters at
Boston post Office, Culpeper county, but ~
nored Dill against Robert Hogan. cOlored, for
the same offense in MeckIenburg county. The
case OF Schmidt agt Dane has been resrgued
and submitted and an order made TO put W,
A. Smoot IN possession OF certain old canal lots.
Norxs.-Dr. O'Bricn thinks that Geo. PINE.
shot by officer Tiger, will recover. The belI
has been found located In the neck near the
ear.--Lee Camp Of Confederate Veterans l.
enrolling the sons Of its members a. . Junior
camp The local excise board l. now hold
ing daily meetings TO consider applications Tor
license.--Ths new shoe factory has some
twenty employees, the greater portion girlA,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09
Shot with u ParlOr Rifle.

John keithley, l4-year-old boy, was left in
charge of Mr.. McDonald's grocery store, cor
ner OF LIST and streets southwest yesterday.
During the afternoon business was dull and
John sat in front of the store cleaning parlor
rifle. Amos johnson. a colored boy about the
same age as Kelthley, came along. He carried
in his hand long stick, through the end OF
which nail had been driven. johnson poked
the stick at Keithley several times and the lat
ter pointed the rife at the negro to brighten
him off. johnson, it is alleged. hit at Keithley
with a sticK, and the nail. striking the trigger
exploded the cartridge, which entered John
sons breast. The injured boy, who was more
frightened than hurt, was removed to his home
on LIST street southwest, and Keithley was ar
rested by Officer Kemp. Today in the Police
Court the case was continued indefinitely, and
Keithley was released on his own recogpizance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09
ADJUSTMENTS.

The first grand excursion of the F. s. r.
Club to Marshall Hall, on the steamer Chas.
Macalester, takes place Thursday eveniIq next
Boat leaves at z. Tickets so cents.
The i. o. o. +. Library Association gives q
picnic to Bay Ridge Thursday. Trains leave
Baltimore and Ohio station at 9:i5 a. m, 80
and 4S0 p. m.
Next week the Lamont Opera Company will
present Patience" at Albaugh's. Seats on
sale tomorrow.
On Tuesday evening, July Is. Mr.. George
Buckler, the Washington actor, supported by
Miss Eleanor Newton and strong company,
will present "Richelieu" at Music Hall for one
night. The play will be produced under di-
rectlon of Mr.. Frank A. Harrison. Seats 25.
%, 15c. and 81. Sale of seats opens at Droop'a
Saturday morning at 9 O'Clock.
There WAS good audience at Albaugh's last
night to see "Pinafore." but Miss Lamont was
not In it. At the last moment she was taken
sick and could not appear and Miss Hanley APP
peared as Josephine and did it beautifully do
ing particularly we'll in the dancing. Mrs j.
w. Herbert. wife of the comedian, succeeded
Miss Hanley as Hebe and was so cute and brig hi
withal that in her last song she won three en-
cores. Mr.. Ross David. another new one, was
good enough to win recall. Miss Lamont
viii appear as usual this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09
GENTLEMEN'S GOODS.
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INDIA LINENS. d 10. l3}<c
styles 10. l21sc-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09
Frank Douglass Drowned.

Frank Douglass, son OF Mr.. Samuel E.
Douglass. formerly register Of the city of
Washington, left his house, No. 932 22d street.
He had been long suffering from dyspepsia and
rheumatism, and it WAS thought that from his
sufferings his mind had become affected. The
friends Of the family and the police had been
searching for trace of his whereabouts, but
without success, till yesterday afternoon. when
his body was found floating in the river off
26th street by James Donnelly, who was out
rowing. His body was removed to his fathers
residence, and the coroner gave u certificate of
death by drowning. His aged father, who is
an invalid, and his afflicted family have the
sympathies of large circle Of friends in their
affection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09
Summer Vacations OF ,Justices

Chief Justice Bingham will leave on his
summer vacation tomorrow, going to the White
mountains. Justice Cox has left for Narragan-
set Pier. Justice James leaves this week for
York Harbor. Judge Montgomery also leaves
this week and will, after short trip to Michi-
gan. visit Great Britain. Justice Bradley with
his family, will spend most of the summer at
Bleak House. Justice Hagner will remain in
the city for the present. perhaps taking few
short trips to neighboring resorts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09
Lucius Tuckerman's Big Estate.

The will of Lucius Tuckerman, who was said
to be worth s4,0O00O was fled for probate in
New York yesterday. Mr.. Tuckerman died at
Stockbridge, Mass, on June 10 last. He owned
several country residences. but in his will he
stated he was a residen. of this city. His
widow receives S24, 900 year and the property
1000 street, in this city. ana the country resi-
dence .'Ingleside,' Stockbridge, Mass. The
residue Of the estate is divided equally among
the testators seven children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09
JOHN NJ. GLOVER'S BIG SUIT
He Wants One Hundred Thousand
Dollars for Defamation.

A suit of rather sensational character was
entered on the records of the circuit clerks Of
flee in st. Louis yesterday from ex-Congress-
man John NJ. Glover, who is now in New York,
against John F. Shepley and Edward S. Robert,
both weii-known attorneys, by which he seeks
to recover $4,000. alleging that he is entitled
to damages to that amour: by reason of an
action filed against him by these attorneys in
the April term of the circuit court.
Mr.. Glover prepared the petition in New York
and sent it on through the agency of a regis
tered letter. This morning the papers were
turned over to the sheriff's Office for service.
Mr.. GlOver's suit is the outgrowth of an action
filed some months since against him by Messrs.
Shepley and Robert to recover ST, 900 alleged
to be due the estate of the partnership of
Glover Il Shepley, both deceased. Mr.. Glover
had been administrator and the petition con-
tanned the allegation that in his final settle
ment he failed to turn over the amount alleged
to be due. The suit ives fled by Mr.. Robert as
attorney for Mr.. Shepley, the latter figuring as
Administrator de bOnis non OF the estate of
Glover Shepley.
Mr.. Glover is a son of the late Samuel T..
Glover, and Mr.. John F. Shepley bears the
same relation to the late John Il. Shepiey, also
deceased. The old law firm of Glover q Shep-
ley was one of the most prominent in the city,
and both members left large estates. Aside
from their individual estates they left q part
nership estate and this was administered on
by John NJ. Glover. Mr.. Glover was appointed
June "a, 1884, by the probate court and made
his final settlement and was discharged last
year. Mr.. Glover states in his charges in his
petition that the allegation contained in the az
ton filed against him last April by Messrs
Shepley and Robert contained malicious and
defamatory statements and that he Ia entitled
to $50, 900, inasmuch as they have not been es-
tabiished His petition takes up that Of Mr.
Shepley, section by section, and discusses the
allegations in each in vigorous style.
In conclusion Mr.. Glover states in hts petit
ton that the statements made and given pub
licity were prompted By malicious desire to
make him appear guilty OF breach Of trust and
the misuse Of trust funds The suit is aimed
particularly at Mr.. Shepley, though Mr.. Robert,
who represented Mr.. Shepley in the suit last
April, figures as co-defendant,
There are twoc counts in Mr.. Glover's petition
and he asks $50, 900 on each, making his claim
for damages amount to el0o, 600. The suit fled
against HIM last April by Mr.. Shepley u still
pending in the circuit court against his sureties
the case having been dismissed as to Mr..
Glover himself Mr.. Shepley 10 ~ preseut At
tending japanese exposition In Japan and
viii not return for some time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09
The Columbia Ideals.

The Columbia Ideals have elected the fol-
lowing officers: President Louis A. Rosafy
(re-elected); vice president, Frank L. New
meyher; secretary, Samuel B. Ellis; treasurer,
Frank ID. Fawcett An amendment TO the con-
stitution was adopted extending the limit of
membership to fifteen, and F. l. Newmeyher,
s. b. Ellis and c. ]. Lslly were appointed a
committee to engage and fit up the new club
rooms,
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

ALPAueH's. - Lamont Opera Company in
"Pinafore."
CAsISo CLUB-Grand Lawn Concert.
MARSHALL HALL-Clerks' Mutual Relief As
ISOLATION.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09
THE COURTS.
CIRCUIT CoURr-JudQe MonfoC

CIRCUIT CoURT-Judge Montgomery.
Yesterday-State of Arkansas vs. Thomas M
Boon; motion for new trial argued and sub
mitted. Crumbaugh vs.. Otterbach ct al
motion for FIRST on sci ia argued and submitted.
Watson, administrator. VI. Baldwin and Hallan;
motion for new trial overruled, appealed.
Crawshaw w. Pennsylvania Railroad Company
motion for new trial argued. No assignmen mt
CRIMINAL COURT--C Chef Justice Bingham.
. Iesterday-Harry j. FARMLAND, assault to
kill committed to asylum for the insane; SAM
uel Ryder carnal knowledge OF child under
sixteen; $500 bail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09
A Pleasant Excursion-

The Clerks Mutual Benefit and Protective
Association and their friends enjoyed a most
delightful sail down the river last evening, the
occasion Of their third annual excursion. 1t
was a representative gathering OF the most
prominent mercantile clerks of the city and a
great many merchants also took advantage of
the occasion to cool of. There was fun galore,
as the following talent present well attests:
Mr.. Tim Murphy, Billy Emerson, Geo. Scott.
Norman Pruit, w. z. Hall, Lee Baumgarten.
Percy Leach, Mortimer Carrianna and Others
MIR. Norman Pruit rendered Little Maud" and
Never See Thee More," two unpublished
songs by ". I. whelan of this city, in u cred
liable manner. Mr.. Baumgarten's rendition OF
The Actors Story" brought tears to the eyes
of many.
The steamer was just comfortably filed and
the affair was great success. especially finan-
cially. Much credit is due Mr.. JAS Jirdinston,
the president of the association; E. W. Hamble-
ton. VIM. A. Hungerford, p. X. Plant, W. p.
Brooke, Fred. Breslan, Meyer Rosenberg, the
committee OF arrangements, for the admirable
manner in which thet excursion WAS managed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09
GEORGETOWN.

THE IxyuRKD FrRExrx.-Firensu Chas Har-
per and Vim. Mahoney, who we're hurt at the
fire Monday evening. as stated in yesterday
STAR. were reported somewhat improved this
morning.
THE ELECTRIC RAILWAY ExfHxpED-The rails
OF the Georgetown and Tenleytown electric
railway have been extended beyond Woody
lnn to Glen Ellen Park, where q station has
been built. which in lighted by electricity.
A MATCH GAME OF BALL will be played this
afternoon on Analostan Island between the
Mount veraon and Columbia Athletic Club
mines.
A VIcTM OF THE HEAr.-John Elms. q
young colored man, residing at No. $40 9th
street, was overcome by the heat yesterday
IN Virginia. He was brought to his home in
the patrol wagon.
PERsoSAL--Mr. A. A. Greenlees and family
LETT today for months sojouru at Mount
Desert--Miss Grace Adrien of York, Pa, lie
visiting Mabel Jones of 1891 N street.
CoLoRADo TOURIST TICKErs at greatly re-
duced rates are now on sale via Chesa peake
~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09
THE waterman Eiremen.

Last evening the Veteran Volunteer Fire
mems Association met at Meyers hall; Mr.
James II. Richards, president and j. ]. Pea
body secretary. The committee ON the excur-
sion and reunion, Messrs. Kahlert, Martin and
Genau. reported in favor of it August IA as the
date, and River View as the place and were
continued to make necessary arrangements
W. Z. Dubant of the Franklin was elected an
active member and j. VIM. Lee life member
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09
Both Want a New Trial.

The last case tried before jury by the Cir
cult Court today was that Of G. Amory Stevens
Of New York against Cumberland, the boat
builder OF this city, the latter being only the
nominal defendant, the real parties in interest
being Messrs. Petit Dripps. The action was
in replevin for the possession Of . barge con-
structed as . part of the system OF the Cha.
quite Patent Sand and Gravel Company, or
ganized under the laws Of West Virginia but
with its principal Office and place OF buainess
In the District Of Columbia.
The jury was Instructed by Justice Mont
gomery substantially to bring in q verdict for
the plaintiff, but under misapprehension OF
the nature Of the charge, or in Disregard Of il,
the jury brought in q verdict for the defend.
ant. without assessing any damages.
This verdict has been assailed both by Col.
Christy. on behalf Of the plaintiff. Stevens,
and likewise by Col Washington for Cumber.
land, each having fled . mosion for new trial
With this condition Of Affairs Judge Mont.
gomery Is now wrestling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09

TRY A CASE OF HEURIcH's "extra pale
lager. IHE ARLINGTON BorTLINa Co,
Nth and SITS. Nv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09

'If had only known"-Yes. but you did not,
and Sou've worn your stomach and nervous
system entirely out by fast living and all you
can do or need do is to take DIR. Henley
Celery. Beef and Iron. 1t braces and sustsins
you wonderfully.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09
Transfers of Real Estate.

Deeds in fee have been filed AZ follows:
C. H. Brice to Sarah E. Carter, east half lot 10,
block 8, S.P.B.'s sub, Mt Pleasant; s.. Same
to Lewis Collins. west half do. do; g. r
I. Pettitt to B. H. Warner. lots % to 20, It's
addition to Washington Heights; 8. s. Cross
ct al to Cuvier Green. sublots 81 to "a, square
S9l: 8. c. Green to c. NJ. Carter ct al, in
trust. same property; Lenora NJ Green
less to II. c. Borden, sub Al, square $50; e..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09
A Sunday Bar Case Dismissed.

Lawyer Darlington appeared in the Police
Court today as counsel for Mr.. Franklin
Tenney, proprietor of the National Hotel,
against whom there was charge Of failing to
keep the hotel bar closed on Sunday. Police
man Gibson was the prosecuting witness and
he told how easily he gained access to the bar
he said that two men called for whisky and he
(the Officer) called for soda and u cigar.
did The men get whisky?" asked Mr.. Car
rington.
II dontknow," responded the officer. ''They
called for whisky aud were fu rnished some-
thing in q glass;"
Mr.. Dumont announced that his case was
closed and Mr.. Darlington raised the point that
Mr.. Tenney's having license to sell liquor
had not been proven.
II know 1t hasn't" said Mr.. Dumont, land
.! don't propose to prove it Ali we want to
know il what kind OF people are keeping
saloons. It's not question of go with the
District and want it understood that was not
caught mapping"
Mr.. Darlington said he would insist on his
legal point and Judge Miller dismissed the
case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09

CARPETS CAMPHoRATED and made moth proof
free of charge. EMPIRE CARPET CLEANING
WORKS, 63l-635 Mass. ave. NV Telephone 425-2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09

BIO SALE OF PoRIIEREs, rugs and refrigera-
tors at half price at W. II. HoEKEs, entrance
on Sth ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09
A Brakeman Badly ln,ured

Yesterday afternoon serious, perhaps fatal,
accident took place ON Maryland avenue at 10th
street. John Kline, q young man employed as
a brakeman on freight train, while applying
the brakes, slipped and fell from the top Of the
cars directly on the track. Catching the truck,
he was dragged some distance and one wheel
passed over his thigh. badly crushing it He
was sent to Providence Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09

$3.50 SUrTs. sack and cutaway styles. Else
MAN BEos It'll and E.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09

CLOSING Our OCR REFRIGERATOR STOCK.
The following bargains to be had: Five dry
air Hardwood. antique oak finish refrigerators,
regular price zig; now $3.50. Two Of the same
finish, larger Size reg. SIS; now Si7.50. Five
upright oak finish refrigerators regular price
$3.50; now S5.65.
j. W. ScHAEFER 4 Bro,
1920 It'll street NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09

The BEST AND PUREsr BEER in the market is
Heurich's extra gale" lager. The ARLINGTON
BoTTLIN6 Co. Telephone 634-3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09

Gov. Hill Of New York has granted requisi.
ton papers to Rhode Island authorities for the
return 70 Providenoe Of Nettie Clarke, who
forged . e6,000 check and ded 10 New York,
where she was apprehended.
]. H. Houldsworth's bay colt 0rvisto won the
race for the Portland stakes n Leaessasr PES
terday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-09

NorHrxo BETTER can be had for romping
around in the country than our 81 childrens
suits. EIsEMAN Bios. 9Th and Z.