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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
THE POLICEMAN'S CLUB.
Judge Miller Thinks Citizens Have
Rights Which Officers Should Respect.

A pistol shot, policeman searching every
body in sight and q blow OF a policeman's club
was the scene that was described in the Police
Court this morning. The scene was enacted
IN Majors alley Saturday night and Policeman
Clifford Grant was the officer who used the
club. Charles Matthews head showed the ef-
feet Of the officers club. The officer was on
trial charged with assaulting Matthews.
Matthews and two other colored persons told
substantially the same version of the affair." A
pistol shot was fired in the alley and the Off
Ger. after searching several persons. came to
Matthews. The latter says he told the officer
that he had no pistol, but that the oficer
searched him, used profane language and
threatened to knock his brains out" Then
he said ne was placed under arrest and the off,
Ger struck him over the eye with his club.
The officers story did not differ much from
that told by Matthews. He put the profanity on
Matthews and said that after placing Matthews
under arrest be resisted.
Il struck him." said the officer land told
him TO take that"
Two witnesses were called for the officer
and after hearing what they had to say Judge
Miller made a speech. The judge started out
by saying that law and Imprisonment and not
q locust stick WAS the penalty provided for dis
orderly conduct. The court was of tho opinion
mat II the degree OF force used by an officer
makes the affair "a wanton assault. or malice is
shown. then the case should properly come be-
fore the court.
In tEls case" said the court, 1.-THE line il
veEy narrow. have tried my best to get
through the heads of officers tina. their clubs
should not be used so freely"
Ihe Court did not want to do ANYTHING 10 en-
courage violence On part of persons arrested
nor 70 encourage officers III the use OF the
clubs; nor did the court want 10 dispose OF tho
Case N = manner TO tic the hands of the
officers.
tho judge. does not arise once in 5. COO times
anu II must be remembered that citizens as
well as officers have some rights, and thew are
not to be beateh and cuIfed upon every pre-
texi In tins case there was but little jastifica-
ton for the use of the club
Inc charge against the officer vns d;sn,issad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.

WELL WATER
Capt Lusk Of the water department. has
recommended that the wells at the southeast
corner OF 18th and NJ streets northwest and the
northwest corner Of 4th and E northeast be
cleaned, the water analyzed. and il found ft
for use that new pumps DO erected. The Com
missioners have approved tho recommend
ton.
MUSTN'T SHAVE on SUNDAY
The Commissioners have notified, the hotel
keepers who recently applied for permission to
keep the barber shops operated In connection
with their hotels open on Sunday that they co
not deem it best to interfere with the present
condition of affairs. - !
BUILDING PERMITS
were issued today as follows: ]. B. Eustis, one
brick private stable in rear of 176l N street
northwest; $4,000. Jno. Cooksey, two brick
dwellings, 100 and 102 18th street southeast;
$4,000 J. Driscoil, one brick dwelling, COZ
Blaine alley northeast; 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
A TOWN AND GOWN ROW
The Former Carried Muskets and the
tXnrSitY Sfudenfs Mara Soo., Ro..,.xa

The Former Carried Muskets and the
Varsity Students Were Soon Routed.
Aserious melee occurred last night in Ann
Arbor, Mich, between large body Of univer-
sity students and the local militia company. A
member OF the company was married last
night About twenty members gathered at
the armory, and after marching to the house
where the wedding took place fred several
salutes. The firing attracted large number
OF students and citizens. who followed the CON-
pany as they left for the armory.
At the corner Of Division and Liberty streets
1t is claimed that some person In the front OF
the crowd struck those in the rear of the com.
pany with canes. The officer in command
ordered the company to charge, which they
did, using their guns as clubs. The crowd
ned, scattering down the side streets as fast IA
possible, but several were struck before the
order to the company came for halt. Stones
we're hurled at the company by the crowd and
q major in command was struck on the head
receiving bad scalp wound. One student was
badly cut on the had and several others were
more or less hurt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
Election of Mechanical Eueineers

Election of Mechanical Engineers.
At yesterdays convention Of Mechanical En-
gineers in Richmond, Va. the following officers
were elected for the ensuing term: President,
Robert W. Hunt Of Chicago, Ill; vice presi-
dents, Stephen w. Baldwin. New York city;
John F. Parkhurst, Cleveland, Ohio; Alexander
Gordon. Hamilton. Ohio; managers, Andrew
Fletcher. New York city; ". R Warner, Cleve-
Pa; managers holding over, j. E. Denton. c.
Wy. Mason and II. II. Westinghouse; treasurer,
VIM. Ii. Wiley. New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
National Academy of Sciences.

The proceedings of the National Academy Of
Science yesterday opened in Boston with an
executive meeting of the council, at which COM
mittees were appointed The public session
was opened with the delivery of an address by
Mr.. J. Walker Fewkes on the use Of the phon-
ograph in the study of the Indian languages.
Mr.. W. Rodgers delivered an address with dis
play of objects on an attempt to combine a
meter and yard on q gold surface. In the aft
ernoon the members visited the scientific de-
partment of Harvard University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13

for some legislation giving the trustees the
power to recall . discharged boy during his
minority. This power. understand, is lodged
In the hands OF almost every similar institution
throughout the United States and works we'll
bill for this purpose was introduced at pre-
yious session Of Congress, which passed the
II is earnestly asked that the attention Of
Congress be again called to this important mat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
The Christian Workers.

The last day OF the Christian workers con-
ventiou was opened by a morning session. at
which Mrs. A. L. Buell. OF Brooklyn. n Y,
spoke on Chinese Mission in Our Cities"
Tbos. McGregor of Toledo spoke ON the s.Help-
ing Hand Mission" of that city. and B. n Mil
Ter OF Boston on 'Open-hearted Mission Of
Hartford" A resolution was passed petition
ing the worlds fair commissioners to keep the
exposition closed on Sunday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
Three Months in Jail to Find Ont.

An SIS overcoat belonging to John II. MUIR
ply was the property charged to have been
stolen by Willis Banks. an Anacostia colored
man, when Banks was called for trial in the
Police Court today. The evidence given against
Banks was conclusive as the overcoat was
found in his house. He, however. denied the
accusation, and Judge Miller asked him to ex-
plain how the overcoat happened to get in his
house.
Decd don't know SIR" was Banks re-
spouse.
Then you can 60 to Jail for three months to
find out" said the Judge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
STRUCK BY A TRAIN.
Mr.. Massey's Narrow Escape From Death
at Riverdale Crossing.

MIR. Massey, who lives about mile from River
dale Park, on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
was struck by train last evening and quite
badly hurt He was crossing tho railroad ut
Riverdale in a dayton wagon when the GIG
train from the city came along and Mr.. Massey
was unable to get across in time to escape. His
wagon was demolished and he was thrown out
but away from the tracks. The injured man
was placed in Mr. w. ii. Morrisons carriage
and conveyed TO his home, and medical attend
sncc was at once summoned. twas found that
no bones were broken and it was not thought
9lr. Massey was injured internally. This morn
ing his injuries were not regarded as serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
The Baptist Congress.

The sessions Of the Baptist Congress were re-
sumed at New Haven yesterday. The theme
Of the morning Was international and indie
pendent system Of Sunday school lessons E"
Papers were read by Rev. Warren Randolph,
Newport, Il. l.: Rev. E 4. Woods, Philadelphia,
and Prof. sylvester Burnham, DID,. Hamilton
Seminary. The papers were all interesting
No exercises were held in the afternoon, the
visitors being entertained throughout the CITY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
ANOTHER OCEAN RACE.
The Teutonic and the City Of New Yori
OF Together

OF Together.
The rival racing steamships. the City Of New
York and the Teutonic. left New York on
another trip to England at an early hour yes
terday. The City Of New York was first to get
Jay, leaving her pier adjoining the Chris
topher street ferry q few minutes after 5
o'clock. The Tuetonic left her wharf, a few
slips away, at 6 o'clock. The heavy fog which
hung over the river and bay seriously inter-
fered with the progress of the vessels on their
way to sea, and the marine operator at Sandy
Hook had not reported the passing out of the
rivals up to noon. This is the last trip but one
IN which the City of New York and Teutonic
will race against each other, as by the agree
ment made between the home Offices of the
two companies the ships will leave on alter
nate weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
Southern SURGEONS Copvcninu

The Southern Surgical and genealogical
Society is i'll session in Atlanta. Ga, with at
tendance comprising the leading surgeons and
specialists OF all the southern states. There
hre also many eminent men from all parts Of
the country. The sessions are devoted to dis
cussions OF papers read by members. Last
night the doctors were given reception by the
Capital City Club
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
A Wanderer Returned Home

The colored man John w. Clarke, who
wandered away from his home at Hilisdale
about Two weeks ago, was found few days
since by John H. Jackson at Marlboro and
was returned to his friends. He wandered away
aimlessly and getting into Prince Georges
county he was taken in charge and for want OF
better place was put in the Marlboro JAIL
where Mr.. Jackson found him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
The Newspapers TO Blame.

I'm the event of lecture here by Lucy Par
sons" says Marshal Frey of Baltimore, I'VE
shall be governed entirely by circumstances. II
there is any necessity for officers to be present
they will most certainly be On hand. If it we're
not tor the newspaper notoriety given to such
persons their meetings would be of little
cOuse Quencc"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
Suicide Ran In the Family.

Walter II. Herter, popular young drummer
and n member Of q prominent family in
Winston, n. c., committed suicide on the train
Tuesday night on his way homo to see his
widowed mother. At Greensboro he throat
ened TO kill himself, and when near home
handed his grip to an agent to take homo and
blew his brains out Twenty years ago Herter's
father shot himself In about tle same place as
Walter ended his life. His grandfather also
shot himself and his aunt hanged herself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
AUCTION SALES.
nuNcANsoN BROS. AucnOneers.

lkusTrLS sALF OF NEw THRTE-sToRy AND
nAShMtNI BAN-M1NDOMED BRICK DWELL
plNo. no, .l3 STREET NORTHWEST.
ny virtue o. deed u trust duty recorded IN Iibsr
70 f-St iolio ct seq. OF the land records q
the blstflct ot Columbia. in front II tha
FIFTH. 1890. st HALF-PAsI FoiTK trs,I ock PM
e .liowins real estate situate in the city of Wash
ne s1n anu District OF Columbia and Known and dess
ns.eo - lAft 81 original lot square sou Oh %
SQUARE numbered i've hundred and seventy Is 20
Tor the part conveyed On the south ie
OF ssid square at point one hundred aud nnefy-one
tbl1 feet OF the southeast corner OF said
Whence north ntfy-one and 100 feat then s,nt H.
easterly nineteen and 20 90 feet thence son IN forf
eisht anu OolOO fest to street thence west an te
h9rth line OF said street nineteen feet 6lpD 10 the
place OF beginning osther with all the ,f,t'y,xe-
ntnts ways. easements rights. privileges aud su,,pr
tenances 10 the beonglns or in any ulse attr
tsnlng -ffN'-
Terms One-thrd cash. balance In equal nstAllment.
OF one and two yesrs. notes 70 he bearing per
Sett payable seni annually aud secured
by deed OF trust on propery sold. all cash option
OF purchaser ConNeynncfng &C, as parchAsers c,,,t
deposit OF $500 REQUIRED IT Of sale Terms 10
DE complied with m ten the trustees
reserve the right 90 resell the and 81 the
defauting purchaser after 1--WE days advertisement 81
such resale in some newspaper published IN Washing
TN. DC
THos. c. PEARsALl, So,
nl3-dSds CLIFFORD U. SMIl HS irus'eeS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
The National w. G.. T.C

Delegates to the National woman's Christian
Temperance Union convention arc arriving al
Atlanta, Ga, on every train. Miss Willard
and many of the leaders are there and the
work OF the executive committee has be.
gun. The sessions Of the convention proper
will begin on Friday. There will be -Tt1 dele.
gates in all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
BRITISH SEAL POACHERs.
Their Depredations In Behring Sea-
United States Guards Fired On.

StstcS AEtu VII
Reports have reached here of continued dep
relations on the seai-island fisheries by British
vessels. In one day last month six British ves-
sells engaged in catching seals were counted
from ST. George Island. One vessel came so
close to the island that the guards on duty
there fred on it, and those on the vessel re-
turned the FIRE with such effect that the guards
were driven into the interior Of their stockade
United States war ships ran alongside num-
Der OF pOaching vessels this summer and fall
IN Behring sea. These vessels had seal skins
on board, bus no attempt WAS made to capture
them. The fact that the diplomatic negotia-
tloas were in progress in Washington pre-
vented the United States vessels from copfs-
eating the skins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
The City Post Office Site

In the matter of the condemnation of the
property in square 323-ilth, 18th, and d
streets-for the city post office site, appear
ances and answers have been filed by the Grand
Lodge of (colored) Masons. G. G. Duncauson,
VIM. Willers. Wm. Hammersley and Fl. G.
Roop and c. G.. Hopper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
The National Grange.

The National Grang convened in the hall o,
the house Of representatives in Atlanta, Ga.
yesterday with lao delegates present from ali
parts of the country. The preliminary exer.
cises today consisted Of q welcome from Gov
Northen and Mayor eileen and a response by
Grand Master Brigham OF Ohio. The grange
will be in session ten DAYS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
ID nr q o ps.

Dn G DDS.
BLANKETS. 81. e.. %. "a. ss. 90 81 %. ca
BfD COMFORTS at all prices. allied with White
TiLLow CASE COTTON, 90
BLACK aESIifrTx CASHMERE gard WIDE WOO,
BLACK HENRIETTA CASHMERE All Wool, soc.
LITTLE sHAwLs. BIG sHAwLs. DOUBLE and
LADIES' AII-WooL HOSE, In Black and colora
One Ease BLEAcHkD CANTON flANNLl~ -
FEAlHEn PROOT TICKING. l5e
kkD ,uAbLs L,hkN, fast coiors. 23c
NURSING CORsEIA FL.
LArxe Lot Remnants Of DaEss GOODS msrksd wu
GENTg GRAY SHIRTS and DRAWERS. <se.
zoo Y3; siyoL Cotton YIN run on nssh me Pa
DRIss MANNED, isSyards vide. SOC
SILK VELVET. In ali eDlors. ell
!. n TowxER 4 SON
els 1a1S suhs9Au
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
Meeting Of the Alabama LegisIature.

The senate and house Of representatives of
Alabama organized permanently yesterday with
the officers named in the caucus. The govern
or's annual message was transmitted to the gen.
eral assembly. It refers with pride to the
present prosperous condition of the state, re-
viewing the condition Of public affairs in a
clear and statesmanlike manner The finances
are represented to be in an excellent con-
dition. There was balance in the treasury of
over s200 600. Property value has increased
from .l13, S0S,097 in 1856 to S258. 979, SIS in
1890. The tax rate has been reduced in that
time from six to four mills The message
makes an excellent showing for Alabama's sd-
vancement and progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13

Reporter O'Brien's Libel on Royalty.
The grand jury OF Montreal yesterday rem
dered true bill against Correspondent R. N.
O'Brien for ''wickedly and malicousy intend
ing to injure. villify and prejudice His Royal
Highness Prince George Of Wales" by sending
abroad dispatches that the prince had been
arrested for participating in aiEtreet fight
OBrien plead not guilty and the trial was
fixed for Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13

You WAIT a cheap lot. Why not attend sale
Of Wesley Heights lots tomorrow at o'clock at
DoNlipg's, 18th and PenAzy!ssnia avenue?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13

At Orange, N. J., last night, Robert Kerr,
aged thirty-fve, shot and fatally wounded Mrs
knoble. aged thirty, because she refused to
marry him. He then put the pistol to his head
and blew out his brains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
Assurance Doubly Sure.

Assurance DOubIy sure.
From the Somerviiie journal.
He-"You remember you said last night tina,
You would be a sister to me all my Iife?"
She-"Yes, did"
He-"Well, proposed 10 your sister Kate
this afternoon and. judging by what she said,
rather think you will"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
Tho Virginia Conference.

The one hundred and eighth annual session
OF the Virginia conference began in Lynch
burg yesterday. The regular committees were
appointed. Reports from the publishing house,
board OF missions and church extension were
read and referred. Reports from presiding
elders showed fourishiug state of affairs
The number Of conversions during the past
year aggregated 8, $50 souls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13

Detective Watkins has arrived at Fargo. N.
d., with j. Newberry, one Of the New Salem,
n. d., train robbers, whom he tracked over
II 900 miles and finally caught him in Virginia,
The prisoner had over 5000 worth Of dia-
monds In his possession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
A Lively Fight With Fire.

The explosion Of lamp in the printing place
of Nv. s. Saunderson on the third door Of the
six-story building, 25G Pearl street. New York,
gave the fremen a lively fight yesterday after.
noon and blocked the elevated road for an
hour. About $40, 900 damage was done to stock
and $40, goo to the building.and ut one time the
United States Hotel, next door. was threatened
The hotel was, however. only slightly scorched.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13

Fuss. Furs
SEAL sACQUEs.
SHOULDER CAPES
LATEST STYLES
IN THE FOLLOWING FURs:
ALASKA SEAL. MONKEY. AsTRAKHAN,
BEAVER, WOOL SEAL. PERSIAN LAMB, BLACK
HARE, FRENCH SEAL. FRENCH COMFY, NUTRIA.
BLACK MARTEN, MINK. DYED oPoSsUA.
kRlMMEK. WHITE THIBET. sc
BoAs. COLLARS AND MUFFs.
FUR TRIMMING.
CARRIAGE ROBES AND BLANKRTS
CoAcHMEN cAPEs
FUR FLOOR RIGGS
FOOT MUFFa
soxtrg FUR CAPS AND coLLARS
GENTS FUR GLOVES AND DRESS GLovEA
FUR WHISTLES.
HATS. CANES. UMBREI.LAs.
JAMES Y. DAVIS SONS.
n6-3m 12ol PennA ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
Didn't Come Under the Health Law.

Thomas E. Greene, who keeps junk shop at
No. 1874 18th street northwest, was before the
Police Court today, charged under tho health
ordinances with creating and maintaining a
nuisance, consisting Of an offensive accumula-
ton of decaying bones, OF rags and offensive
material. A dozen persons residing in that
locality were mentioned as witnesses, as they
had made the complaint against Greene, who
had license to conduct junk shop. Lawyer
Padgett appeared for the defendant and Claimed
that this case did not come under the health
ordinance. under which it had been brought
The law was produced and the court sustained
the position taken by Mr.. Padgett In dismiss
ing the case the judge said that if there was any
foundation for complaint it should be made to
the grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
Fined for Hitting a Smaller Bow.

colored boy named Frank Payne was tried
in the Police Court today for an assault on a
smaller white boy named William Northridge
The latter threw stones at Payne and Payne
slapped him. Judge Miller told Northridge
that he had better behave himself il he ex-
pected tho court to punish other people. In
consideration Of the size of Payne the court
held him guilty. fine OF 81 was imposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
Sam JOhnsiug In Mourning.


From Texas Siftings.
IL wants ter borry yer black suit OBJ clothes,
Uncle Nose. My father-in-law he died las
night, an I want EN- to tend de funeral" said
Sam Johnsing to Uncle Nose. The habiIi-
ments Of woe were given him, he promising to
return them as soon as the obsequies were
over.
Uncle Nose did not lay eyes on Sam nor was
the garb returned for over three weeks, until
on turning a corner suddeny Uncle Nose ran
right up against Samuel, the mourner. He
had on the identical habillments OF woe, but
they looked as if they had suffered more than
Sam.
Didn't yer tole me dat yer was gwine ter
bring them ar clothes back az soon as yer fod.
der-in-law wuz plantedi"
Il did promise dat ar, Uncle Nose but my
wife says it wouldn't be ..spectful to de mem
ory oh de remains to 20 out OBJ mournin fer
six mumfs at de very ieas'."
The Dog That Understood French.
From the Philadelphis Press.
A tall, well-built young man lounged into the
Colonnade barber shop day or two ago, closely
followed by a sleek, intelligent italian grey
hound. The man took his place in chair and
the dog quietly reclined on the floor near by.
The barber stopped to pat the graceful creature
and jocularly said: '.Th' tap av tn mahrnin to
yeH, Rover. .-...
The dog cooked his ears and looked inauir-
ingly at his master. The latter observed:
re doggie do not speek Angles. He's a
Partisan" Then he looked at his pet and con-
tinued: bon jour, baptist"
The greyhound enthusiastically whacked his
tail upon the floor and replied to his maste r 8
salutation by a low, throat-like gurgle Of salts
faction.
Can he do any thricks?'' asked the barber,
pausing in his work.
Certainly" replied the Young Frenchman,
still speaking in broken English. Tell him to
roll over"
Tho barber did SO, but the dog merely re-
manned quiet, and a worried, anxious express
sion spread over his face. Then his master
repeated the command in French, and the
graceful pet, with short bark of pleasure at
once rolled over and over.
The barber told him to sit up, to charge, to
shake hands, &C., but doggie could not under
stand until his owner repeated the suggestions
in his native tongue.
AS both left the shop the barber shook his
head doubtfully. "Next!" he called out and
then added in an undertone: ''It's mesilf as
must go 70 Paree. Sure it's quare town where
aven the dohgs sphake Erinch."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
FuRs. Fuksu

FuRs. Fuksu
Another supply Of Seaiskin Shoulder Capes,
with Flaring Collars. Sealskin Jsckets in
small. medium and large sizes. at sIl0 and
upwards. Wool Seal. Astrschap. Skunk, Mink
and Persian Lamb Capea
AL goods reliable and sold a. low as any
house in America. Large stock to select from.
DUNLAPs NEW YORK HATS
wILLETT 4 RUoFF
HATTERs AND FURRlERS
s6-3m sos PENN. AVE