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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12
''COLUMBIA MEMORIAL PARK"
Amendments Made to the Rock Creek
Park Bill BY the District Committee.

Something In Washington TO commemorate
the discovery Of America by Columbus ID what
almost every Legislator at the Capitol seems TO
have an mate yearning for. They recognise
the appropriateness of Washington having some
permanent memorial Of the great event This
feeling took new form at the meeting Of the
House District committee today, when it was
decided to report the Rock Creek park bill
amendments One Of the amendments gives
name to the park, and Columbia Memorial
park 10 the one hit upon - happy thought
The second amendment puts
ONE HALF OF THE EXPENSES on THE pIsTlIcr.
With these amendments the Senate bill will
be favorably reported to the House today. The
bill as it passed the Senate. it will be remem-
bered, provides for an appropriation Of
$ $1,000 Tor this purpose, and that then in
future the running expenses shall be charged
half and half to the United States and to the
District of Columbia
The bill provides:
THAT tract of land lying on both sides Of
Rock creek. beginning at Klingle ford bridge,
andrunning northwardly, following the course of
the creek, of a width not less at any point than
4O0 feet. including the bed Of the creek of which
not less than 80 feet shall be on either side Of
the creek, and of such greater width at any
point or points As the commissioners desig-
mated In this act may select, shall be secured
aad is perpetually dedicated and set apart as a
public park or pleasure ground for the benefit
and enjoyment of the people Of the United
States"
The specific land is to be selected by COM
mission to consist of the chief of engineers Of
the United States army, the president Of the
board OF Commissioners and the Engineer Com
missioner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12
GONE MORE UNFORTUNATELY"
The Body Of a Woman Well Known to
the Police Found in the River.

One by one the familiar faces that appear at
the bar of justice in the Police Court disap-
pear and new ones take their places. The last
one to disappear was Mrs. Ellen Weyrick,
who is better known as Ellen Long. Yester-
day Ellen was sober and in good spirits,
but last night it is said she was intoxicated and
early this morning she was seen at It'll street
and Pennsylvania avenue by street car driver.
Before 8 O'Clock her dead body was found Hoat-
ing in the river at the foot of 9Th street.
Waterman at the wharf made the discovery and
Policemen Wagner and Geaghan succeeded in
dragging the remains ashore. The patrol
wagon was sent for and the body Of the un-
fortunate woman was removed to the morgue.
HER CAREER.
The deceased was about sixty years old and
was one Of the most familiar characters to the
police in South Washington. Some years ago
when she was the widow Ellen Long she kept
al place on Sd street southwest where she sold
liquor and eatables She was arrested many
times for violating the liquor laws While liv-
ing in that locality she married q German
named William p. Weyrick, who was subse-
quently arrested q number Of times for con-
tinuing the sale OF liquor in violation OF law
and while he would be locked up Ellen would
continue to conduct the business illegally.
wEYRIcK FINALLY LEFT HERE
and went to Germany, where he fell heir to
considerable money. He could not stand pros
perity and he soon died. Ellen soon became
common vagrant and has since spent q large
part of her time in prison.
At the morgue her pockets were searched
and in an old purse was found q penny.
Several keys and a pass to the aims
house were also found in her
pocket. In the bosom Of her dress was found
Q whisky flask containing essence of peppermint.
No one saw Ellen when she got in the river
to tell whether it was q case Of suicide or acct
dental drowning. but the police think that she
committed suicide. Her son, Dan Long, visited
the morgue today and fully identified his
mothers body. Acting Coroner Townshend
was notified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12
HARRY ID. DARBY SENTENCED.
One Year In the Albany Pennitentiary
for Abstrscting Money From q Letter.

In the Criminal Court today at noon Harry
D. Darby, convicted yesterday afternoon Of
abstracting $40 from letter at
the Washington city post Office in
April last, was sentenced to one year
in the Albany penitentiary. The chief
Justice asked II he had anything to say why
sentence should not be passed and the prisoner
replied that he was in stupor at the time and
did not realize that he was committing crime
until he had done it when he at once realized
his wrong.
The court said in compliance with the re-
commentator Of the jury he would impose the
lowest sentence-one year in the penitentiary.
Enorts will be made at once to secure a par
don, or If that fails Communication Of sentence.
Gen. Darlington, for the prisoner, stated
that he would not press an appeal, but would
withdraw the exceptions, and he asked that
the prisoner be retained in Jail until applica-
ton can be made to the executive for pardon
The court said the request would be granted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12
MRS. RENNOE'S ASSAILANT.
Moore in Marlboro Jail-The Crime With
Which He Is Charged.

Sheriff Beall Of Prince Georges county,
Nd, read last nights STAR and was surprised
to see the statement that Solomon Moore, the
negro arrested for an alleged attempt to COM
NIT a felonious assault on Mrs. Rennoe near
Fort Washington, had been turned over to q
Maryland officer and taken to the Marlboro
Jail. The sheriff was in Marlboro yesterday
and saw both Of his deputies, Messrs.
Wills and Orme, last night. He knew
that neither of them had been here and
so he came here himself this morning. He
doubted whether the prisoner had been taken
from here and really thought he was going to
get the negro. In this, however, he was mis-
taken, for the prisoner was turned over yes.
uncle Of the woman, Mrs. Annie Rennoe, who
was assaulted, and the officer was accompanied
yesterday by two citizens.
MooRE's CRIME.
As published in Mondays STAB, the assault
OF which Moore is charged occurred in the
night about three weeks ago. Mrs. Rennoe is
widow and lives with her daughter near Fort
Washington, Prince Georges county, Md.
about eight miles from this city. On the Dight
In question pistol shots we're heard near the
house, which, it is supposed, were fred to at
tract the attention of the intended victim.
Soon after the shots were fred an effort was
made to force open the door. The female &C.
cupants Of the house did their best to keep
the door fast but were unsuccessful. negro
with blanket over his head succeeded in get
ting into the house. He grabbed Mrs Rennoe
and threw her down. In her struggle to free
herself from his grasp the blanket was pulled
from his head and Mrs. Rennoe identified her
assailant Moore had been q tenant of Mrs.
Rennoe's for four or five years, but few days
after this occurrence sold his effects and left
for this city. He denies the charge.
THE PRISONER IN JAIL.
Later.-Sherif Beall telegraphed to Marlboro
today and received q reply that Moore was de-
livered to the jailer at Marlboro last night by
Constable Rennoe.
The prisoner il satisfied with his present
quarters in Jail and objects to going to Fort
Washington for the purpose OF Identification,
as he fears violence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12
A Raised Check.

Edward E. Gray, young man from Prince
Georges county, Nd, obtained employment in
the engineers Office Of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad several months ago and drew his
monthly salary, which was enough for him to
settle his debts with. Last month he injured
his hand and was only able to put In six days in
consequence. His check for that time was &c. 40.
According to his admissions he added "ty' to the
six" and added ''0'' to the &C." making
the check read sixty dollars and forty cents
500 40" He went to the store of L Hermann,
on ~ street, where he purchased some cloth
ing and rendered the check in payment for
them. Mr.. Hermann accepted the check and
gave Gray more than $50 change. With this
money Gray says he purchased gold watch.
This morning Detectives Raft and Carter ar
rested the young man and recovered the watch.
He is now behind the bars of the sixth pre-
cinct station and his place in the railroad COM
pany's employ will no doubt be made vacant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12
A Missing Heir Found.

John T. Gorton was for years familiar
character in the town Of Randolph, Mass. OF
his previous life and history nothing was
known He lived the life of recluse and made
but few acquaintance. One day in November,
1887, he did not appear at his post and was
found deadat his house. hanging by the neck
from the door. His death was advertised, but
no relatives appeared to claim the money he
left. Among his effects was an old desk which
contained an agreement by which Gorton's son,
seven months old, was given to one Nash of
Grafton, VT, the father resigning all right and
title to him. The missing son was found in
Grafton, Vt. He went by the name of Charles
E. Gorton Nash. He knew nothing of the
story Of his adoption until told by the admins
traitor of his fathers estate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12

my daughter" remarked grave and rev.
erend US. Senator to his child, didn't that
young man who called on you last night re-
main very late?"
'Quite late, papa" was the dutiful reply. :
"Well, my child, I should like to know what
was going on that required SO much time.
1T wasn't that kind Of an executive session
papa" she said with wise precaution. "we
never tell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
VITAL STATISTICS.


The health officers report for the week end
ing March shows: Number OF deaths, lO6;
white, 81; colored, 40. Death rate per 1000
per annum: White, ia; colored, 318. Total
population, 220 Thirty-one were under FIVE
years Of age, 10 were under one year old and
26 over sixty years. Seventeen OF the deaths
occurred in hospitals and public institutions
The deaths by classes were as follows: Zymotic
IA; constitutional, q; local, As; developmentak
ID; violence, 4. The principal causes of death
were: Group, 1; diphtheria, 2; consumption, Is;
diarrhoeal, 2; typhoid fever, 1; malarial fever,
8; pneumonia, u; congestion of the lungs, 81;
bronchitis, 6; measles, 3. Births reported: l6
white males; Is white females; 20 colored
males; 81 colored females. Marriages re-
ported: II white, colored. Still births re-
ported: white, colored.
THE PROPOSED HOSPITAL FOR INEBRrArEs
The Commissioners have received a letter
from Chairman Ingalls, Of the Senate commit
tee on the District of Columbia returning Sem
ate bill 1888, to establish hospital and home
for inebriates and dipsomaniacs in the District
OF Columbia, for information as to whether the
government owns any property in the District
that could be used as a site for said hospital
Assessor Williams, to whom the matter was re-
ferred, reports today that the government owns
tracts of land as follows: Insane asylum ground,
the tract opposite used as a truck farm and
containing lS9 acres; the reform school and the
magazine tract on the Eastern branch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12
CHANGES OF PASTORS.
How the M. +. Churches In This City
Are Affected by the Appointments.

In the appointments Of ministers made at the
close Of the Baltimore conference at Cumber-
land there were comparatively few changes in
the pastorates Of this city. The changes in the
city are: Rev. DR.. E. D. Owen from Fletcher to
Calvary, and he is succeeded there by Rev. J.
r. Shuttle; Rev. J. W. Cornelius formerly ed
itor OF the Methodist, goes to Gorsuch, succeed
ing Rev. W. NJ. Osborne, who takes q SUPER
numerary relation at Douglas memorial; Rev.
]. A. Price goes from Waugh to Rylsnd, sue
ceeding Rev. c. W. Baldwin, who goes to wes-
ley, following Rev. J. p. Wright, who goes to
Columbia avenue, Baltimore; Rev. DR.. c. E.
Gibson, formerly Of the Foundry, goes to
Waugh; Rev. Joel Brown succeeds Rev. w, II.
Chapman at Union and Rev. Henry Baker sue
ceeds Rev. ]. ID. Still at 18th street. the latter
going to Mount Savage, Md. Rev. W. H. Chap
man goes from Union to Martinsburg, VIVA
Silver Spring circuit is left to be supplied
Tenleytown receives Rev. W. L. Orem; Lam
hams circuit, Rev. J. w. Dice. Rev. r W. H.
WEIGH is one Of the ministers Of city station
Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12
Chance for a bar gain-a thirsty party.

What are you looking for?' inquired the
sheriff of a criminal who was intently examin-
ing the scaffold from which he was about to
swing into eternity.
Merely looking for fire escape; that was
all he replied with polite complacence and an
eye to future advantages.
Don't worry about that" said the sheriff in
reassuring and comforting tone; "rn letyou
down by rope"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12
Progressive Intoxication.

From the Appleton Post
When man sits down on the pavement and
waits for procession of lamp posts to go by
he is drunk; when he takes of his boots, lies
down in the gutter and tries to blow out the
moon, under the impression that it is the bed
room candle, he is more drunk; but when he
goes to the police station and tries to bully the
inspector into sending for a doctor to certify
that hU is sober he is most drunk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12

Postmaster Hebard Of Rochester died yestsr-
day. He was confirmed only month ago.
Gov. Mckinney has signed bills recently
passsd BY the Virginia Legislature which en-
title jurors summoned to court 10 Q per diem
whether they serve on Q Jury orQot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12
THE COURTS.

COURT IN GENERAL TKRM-Judqes Hoqner, james
and Con.
Today-Rogers agt Garland ct al; hearing
resumed
CIRcurT CouRr-Jisdqe Montgomery,
Today-Spaulding agt. Villas; Judgment for
defendant; appeal. Albright agt Cross; judg-
ment by default. Spaulding agt. Dickinson:
Judgment for defendant Hollahan agt Wash.
ington and Georgetown railroad company; on
trial.
EourrY CoURr-Jt,dge Coz.
Today-Barker agt. Barker; auditors report
confirmed and distribution ordered. Ferguson
agt Ferguson; order appointing r. e. Pairo
guardian ad Item. In re A. H. Williams, alleged
lunatic; A. II. Williams appointed COMMITTEES.
In re James Riley, Robert Wheeler, W. E. Roll
Inns, @. G. Foster, Tobias Ray and Amelia
Mason, alleged lunatics; writs de lunatico in
quirendo ordered to ISSUE.
While attending service at old st. Michasfs
church in Charleston Vice President Morton
was given pew which has been occupied in
time by Warrington, Henry Clay, Martin Van
Buren,, Robert E. Lee, the Duke Of Newcastle
and other eminent men.
Gov. Mckinney has approved the bill passed
BY the Virginia legislasure 10 prevent TIE ssle
Of tobacco, cigarettes, pistols, dirks, 30, 70
minors under sixteen years Of aGe
An Injunction in behalf Of several stock
holders has been granted restraining the Viz
ginia agricultural and mechanical society from
selling Its grounds ct Richmond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12
Suing the Railroad Companv.

In the Circuit Court Judge Montgomery, to-
day the case Of VIM. Hollahan against the
Washington and Georgetown railroad company
was placed on trial This is an action for slO 900
for injuries received May s, 1887, by reason of
an open car, which he was boarding, starting
suddenly, throwing him down and dragging
him twenty feet, whereby he was injured about
the knee, face and shoulder. Messrs II. w.
Garnet and d. 8. Mackan appear for plaintiff
and Totem and Davidge for defendant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12

When Mrs. Michael Morgan returned home
from church in Kansas City, Sunday night.
she stumbled over the body OF her husband,
who had fallen down the stairs and broken his
neck.
The new tai upon charters in Virginia, here
tofors untsxed, viii bring fully ei60, 600 into
the treasury annually.
The wire nail mills Of the United States, with
few exceptions, all closed their mills Monday
and announce that they will not resume opera
tions again until the 24th. Thousands Of men
are thrown out
At tho weekly meeting Of the Methodist
minister's association in Chicago . rec.
olutipn was passed requesting Congress to in
struct the proposed commission on the vorl az
fair 10 prevent all labor on the Sabbath in The
erection Of the worlds fair buildings q Chi
cago.
Baby Stewart the orphaned survivor Of the
Lake Shore wreck. 10 still at the Continental
hetel In Buffalo and u being made a. comfort
able a. possible. II has transpired that Baby
Stewards father WAS insured for 81 600 and =
Il 10 likely the railroad will be sued for dam
ages the little orphan viii not be psnnilesa
The win Of the late Hector @. Havsmeyer,
the New York sugar re6ner, distributes
o. SOC, 900 among rsiativss and charitable insti-
tutionA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12
Mexico a Bad Place to Die In.

From the BRENNAN Banner
Mr.. A. Strausberger, until few months ago
connected with the Brennan oil mill, and who
went to Mexico recently in search OF health,
died in that country week ago last Sunday of
consumption. According to the laws Of Mexico
his body will have to lie there a year before it
can be exhumed and removed by his friends,
and they will then have to pay an export duty
Of $500 before they will be allowed to remove
the remains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12

The election at Biddsford, Me-, turned ont
quietly. Staples. democrat, was elected mayor.
AaSusa ana Bangor elected republican
An electric railway eight miles long, 10 con.
meet Lancaster, Pa, and Litiss. viii nvobsblv
be built the coming summer. Il win coat sbout
$4,000, including equipment, and come into
railway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12
A Former washingtonion Honored.

On Monday evening DR.. l. T. Bremsrman,
for years . resident Of Washington city and
graduate Of Washington public schools and also
Of the academic and medical departments of
the Columbian university, but for the last
twelve years . citizen Of Downingtown, Pa,
was inaugurated for the fourth term q mayor
Oh that nourishing town. He was elected by
she largest majority ever given to any candi-
GATE ior the position in the town, having re-
eeNed two-thirds Of all the votes cast, although
Al incorporating democrat These hopors
70 an old Washington school boy are particu-
larry gratifying to his many friends and former
associates IN this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12

THE PRACTICAL MAIDEN OF row.
The sweet poetic days are gone,
1t seems we've had enough:
There is no Maid OF Athens, now,
She's made of sterner stuff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12
John r. Lester Dead.

John T. Lester, the wealthy stock broker,
died IN Chicago last night He has been an
invalid for two or three years, having become
broken down physically by excessively close
attention to business. A week ago he returned
to Chicago from New York too weak TO proceed
ON contemplated journey to q southern health
resort. Some of his friends assert that his
prostration was due TO the manner of his
daughters marriage some weeks ago to the son
Of Mr. p ID. Armour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12

Some men are born great; some achieve
greatness; and some are United States Sena-
tors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12

The backbone Of winter il broken today,
but the break will heal in few daya Keep on
your Hannels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12
WANTED-ROOMS.

WANTEp-oN CAPITOL HILL 3 Oh q UNFUR-
w hlshsI rooms on "a noor. sod loIati0n, rcfer~
ences. Address GB.. 1914 aoth ct ml2-sr
WANTED-BY YOUNG NAN ROoN ON ROOM
and Bo.rd state location and price. Addrcss n
80 >- !"
WANTEp-UNFURNIsHE ROOMS on FIRST
w or Second noor referonccs exrhan,rei Addre.s
NlNTK Star Office NIL al.
WANTEp-foR GENTLEMAN AND wirE ONE
w or Two Nice Furnished Rooms with bosrI ne,
IN private family central location- Address cIko.
Star Office ml2-2t.
WANTED-APRlL I. An UNFINISHED ON
w Partly Furnished boom in quiet family, bstwesn
and \. 10Th and +th sta test reference sven aud
required rent not over Slo month Address PAR
MANENT o., Star once. mlo-3ts
WANTED-BY A GENTLEMAN. ONE OR TWO
w Nicely Furnished hoOms IN = central location.
private family preferred; references exchanged Ad
dress DISCREET. Star once. MIDST.
WANTEp-FURNIsHED ROOM FOR LADY
w with o Nice widow or Elderly Couple, where
there IL other rpomers. with comforts u home
aud where privacy Will lie Assured. state locstoa.
price and privileges
mlo-3t' Address TWO. star Office
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SHOOTING STARS.

THE WEATHER.
The sun shines warm and The snow storm b in
bloom,
And the rosebuds are whirling through the
air;
The icicle mods to the lily in the gloom,
And there's all sorts Of weather everywhere.
Some men are born great; some achieve
greatness; and some are United States Sena-
tors.
The backbone Of winter IL broken today,
but the break will heal in few days Keep on
your hannels.
Two thousand shirt makers are on strike in
New York, and men who have ovsrcoats to
button up should prepare to button them up
now.
Speaking Of crops, there il one thing pretty
definitely settled to witt the frost didn't kill
the ice crop.
BABY MCKEE AND THE FIRE ALARM.
Ganpa's little baby,
Ootsy wootsy nng,
Wife little finger,
Makes e bell 60 ling.
See g engines hurry,
On g avenue;
little baby's finger
Did it all; 90, 90!
Blaine he come a running,
Miller left his chair
Was the White House burning?
Baby didn't care!
Wifi e little finger
Pull e button down.
little wootsy tootsy
Scare e whole darn town.
NOT PERMANENT QUIT.
Tommie Clarence: well, l quit smoking
cigarettes year ago."
Fellow Clubster: what have you smoked
since; cigar or piper"
T. c.: Cigarettes"
Ham Fatt: "What are you playing now?"
Ham Fatter: Hamlet"
Fatt: "Great Sox, what are you doing play
like that for?"
Fatter: well, 1t was the only thing ever
struck that the Ghost walked regularly in"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12

Two thousand shirt makers are on a strike in
New York, and men who have ovsrcoats to
button up should prepare to button them mp
now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12
NOT A PERMANENT QUIT.

NOT PERMANENT QUIT.
Tommie Clarence: well, / quit smoking
cigarettes year ago."
Fellow Clubster: what have you smoked
since; cigar or piper"
T. c.: "Cigarettes"