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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21
A MURDEROUs YOUTH
Tells Another Boy He Will Shoot Him Down
Like a Dog


Tells Another Boy He Will Shoot Him Down
Like . Dog.
Edward johnson, fourteen-year-oldc olored
boy, was locked up at the ninth precinct sta
ton yesterday afternoon by Policemen
Gordon and Flynn on a charge Of having COM
mitted a deadly assault on q white boy named
Lewis Fusko.
The assault was committed Saturday morn
ing about 1880 o'clock near the corner Of 4th
and streets northeast. The Fusko boy had q
miraculous escape, and an eye witness to the af-
fair in describing it said that the Fusko boy
was as game a chinch.
The johnson boy had an old pistol, and when
he met the other boy he made some remark to
him, and then said he would shoot him down
into execution. and pointed the pistol SO that
tine ball could not have gone far from
the head of the Fusko boy. Instead of
getting frightened and running away Fusko
ran toward his assailant and tussled for posses
sion Of the weapon, and while doing so the pis-
toll was exploded and the bullet was sent be-
tween his feet.
A citizen blew police whistle, and when the
boys separated the colored boy ran away and
escaped. Policeman Flynn heard the report
several squares away, but when he reached the
scene of the shooting johnson was not to be
found.
The officers searched for him Saturday night
and yesterday until they finally located him.
The boy made statement in Judge Kimbalrs
court this morning in which he declared that
there were no bullets in the pistol.
Judge Kimball fined him $50 for having the
weapon and directed the officer to swear cut a
warrant for the boy for assault with inten. to
kill This was done, and Judge Miller COM
United him to Jail in default of 81, 600 bail to
await the action Of the grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21
THE CHILEAN AFFArR.
No Information 60 he Gained From I'm.
State Department.

state Departments
The State Department il very discreet 20 30
information in regard to Chile today. The last
telegram received from Minister Egan came
last Friday, but no intmatiOn Of its contents
can be obtained. The rather startling rumors
from Valparaiso call forth neither Affirmation
nor denial from the officials. aud there IL un.
usual silence about all matters pertaining 90
the controversy. IL is expected that the presi.
dent viii send all Of the correspondence in the
case to Congress in a short time. probably a.
soon as he receives an official announcement Of
the result Of the investigation being conducted
by the Chilean government into the Baltmors
affair.
Mr. rdAS's LAST cABIroRAM.
IL Is understood that the contents Of Mr.
Egan's last cablegram, in describing the stats
Of affairs in Chile. did not represent very Pc
cific attitude on the part Of the government az
Valparaiso. While not actually sensational og
alarming IL did not give much ground fof
hoping that the ChiloRns will be very an xious
for quiet settlement OF the difficulty.
IL is further understood that the report Of
the minister Of crimes has been submitted. ana
that it's nature is such 20 enable the Chilean
government TO return a polite negAtion 90 ouf
demands for reparntion. This is believed 20 be
the inspiration OF Mr.. Egan's cablegram.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
NEW wArrR MAINS.


The following water mains will be laid a.
pipe and funds become available under the pro-
visions of the act Of Congress approved Juno
Il, 1890: six-inch water main and two fire
plugs on New Hampshire avenue from : street o.
oregon avenue. A six-inch water main and two
hre hydrnnts on 10th street xtended from park
10 Howard avenue. A six-inch water main aud
two IRE hydrants on 18th street from c 70 J.
streets northeast All under the provisions Of
the act above referred 60.
A PUMP TO BE REMOVED.
The old WORKOUT pump at the corner Of sth
and ID streets southeast has been ordered 10 Do
removed. the well cleaned, the water examined
by the chemist, and IL found ft for use a new
pump viii be erected at the curb line.
TO INVESTIGATE TIE GAS LIGHTING IL GEORGE.
TOWN.
The Commissioners have ordered an inyesti.
CATION OF the lighting Of the gas lamps in
Georgetown on the night of the 18th. Several
days ago Lieut. Hollinberger sent 20 the Com.
missloners large hist Of lamps IN Georgetown
that we're only partly turned on the night
above referred TO. Concluding his letter
Lieut. Hollinberger said; 1.-The dim light re
hected from them caused Officers Cppermnu
and Passeno TO examine the Tampa. when they
made the discovery that all the lamps on their
beat were only partly turned on. They found
the lamp lighter, Philip Brown who Informed
uem that Mr. Leach gave them strict orders
not TO turn on a full head Of gas. The same
orders we're given to all the lamp lighters IN
Georgetown.
DISTRICT BUILDINGS CLOSED.
At the board session of the Commissioners
this afternoon the Commissioners ordered ths
closing Of the District building as a mark az
respect TO the late Senator Plumb, who always
TOOK such an active interest in District affairs
MISCELLANEOUS.
The water department recently laid water
main over the new Pennsylvania avenue bridge
as a prevention against fire. and today ordered
that three connections be made therein and
nozzles for hose connections made.
Upon the Recommendation of Capt. Lush
Jno. X Cleveland has been appointed assistant
Russell. removed.
Ihe Commissioners have ordered the CON
struction OF a main sewer on l. street north
east between ith and 9Th streets, the work 20
be added to the provisional schedule Of sewers
10 De constructed during the next fiscal year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21

The game Of football to be played on Christ
mas day at Capitol Park between the team from
the Columbia Athletic Club and the All-Wash-
ington team promises to rival in interest the
great Thanksgiving day game, in which the
c. A. C.'s won tho championship. The game is
to commence promptly at noon and to consist
OF two halves Of thirty minutes each, 80 that it
Will not Interfere with anybody's Christmas
dinner. The c. A. c. viii have the same team
as during the season except Half Back Harlan
and Full Back Veazey. All-Washington will be
under Sam Kings management Phil King of
the Princeton eleven will captain the An
O'Donnell Dowd and E. Dyer viii represent
Georgetown University, Lewis the Y NJ C. A,
Capt. Rlount and Ordway of Lehigh and Ware
Of Fordham the visiting collegians, while the
Kendails viii be represented by Taylor and
Galaudet The referee will be. Frank Butter
worth Of Yale and Charles II. Boynton will OH
ctate a. umpire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21

Mr.. D. G. Smith died suddenly of heart fail
ure shortly before 5 o'clock yesterday after
noon at his home No. 1915 street northwest
He had enjoyed hearty dinner and was about
going out to make call when he was stricken.
His wife, who was upstairs, heard something
fall and returned to the first floor, where she
found Mr.. Smith unconscious gentleman in
the house was immediately called and q
physician summoned, but nothing could be
done. to relieve the stricken one, and at about
4:45 I'm. he quietly ceased to breathe.
Mr.. Smith was born at saltwater Saratoga
county, N. u, the 18th Of February, 1919, and
was consequently aged seventy-two years, ten
months and five days when he died. He moved
to Waterford, Saratoga county, n. Y, when
about twenty-one years old and was engaged in
the hardware and coal business there for over
forty years. He was a member Of the board of
supervisors OF Saratoga county for a number OF
years and held other town Offices. He moved
to Washington in the summer of 1883, and re-
sided here up to the time of his death. He
lived at No. 1888 G street northwest until a
year ago. when removed to his late residence,
No. 1915 o street. He leaves q wife, one
daughter, Mrs. II. A.. Babcock of Brooklyn and
a son, Mr.. w. p. Van Wickle of this CITY. His
remains will be buried at Waterford, Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21
Marriace IiceDseS

Marriage licenses have been issued by the
clerk Of the court to the following:
Vim. Ball and Annie johnson; Charles Harris
of Falls Church, Va, and Maggie shepherd Of
Caroline county, Va; VIM. ii. Shelley and
Della Houck; Chesterfield jackson of Prince
Georges county, Md, and Elizabeth Lee of
Orange county, Va; Nalancoste Gaines OF
westmoreland county, Va, end yestitia Bird;
Herbert Richardson and Alice williams Thos
Parker and Martha Jones; L. W. Darrow and
Bessie Booker; Chas. III. Landers and Nora
Jackson; Lemuel James Barber and Mary
Roche MetcaIfe; Henry =. klotz and Msrguer-
lite 5. Swan; W. \. Mason and Annie E. Hunter
son, both Of Fairfax county, Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21
The Death Record.

There was not a death from she grip reported
at tine health Office yesterday or today.
During the twenty-four hours ending at noon
today burial permits were issued from the
health Office for the following:
white-Alice T.kelly, l6 years. consumption;
Joseph o. Evans, days. inanition; Albert NJ.
Evans, 81 years, cardiac asthma; Preston Il.
Plumb, 81 years, atheroma Of the arteries of
brain; Nirgie L. Pierce, u years, Congestion Of
lungs; Walston Ingersoll. 4 months, bronchitis;
Ruth L Tomlinson, 55s hours, csruleum dis
ease.
Colored-Henry C. Titzhugh, Is months,
bronchitis; Lula McReynoids, 6 months, mAras-
hours, exposure at birth; Sallie Banks, IS years,
congestion lungs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21
The Ciaasen and simmons Case. Afnrmed.

The United States Supreme Court, in an
opinion rendered today by Justice Gray, af-
firmed the decision OF the lower court in the
cases Of Peter ]. Claason and Frederick Sim
mons. convicted of cmbezzlement and ..kiting''
operations in connection with the failure OF
the sixth National Bank Of New York CITY, The
decision OF the court was foreshadowed at the
time OF the argument, when the court in
formed Solicitor General Taft, who was arguing
the case Tor the government. that il was not
necessary for him 90 argue the Simmons case,
that IL had already heard sufficient argument.
Ii Is said that counsel for the prisoners have
under consideration the advisability Of apply
ing for a pardon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21
No Escape From Electrocution.

Chief Justice Fuller announced in the United
States Supreme Court today that the court had
affirmed the decision of the lower court in the
cases of Charles McElvaine. convicted Of the
murder OF the brooklyn grocer. Lucca, and
Nicola TreZza, also convicted of murder Tbess
men sought TO secure writs of habeas corpus
upon Warden Brush Of Sing Sing prison. CHEF
Justice Fuller ordered that the mandnte of the
court should issue at once, 30 that no further
delay might occur in executing the death sen
tepce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21


James Jones, a colored man, whose gray hair
shows that he is several years older than Dora
Jones, his female companion, gave that a. an
excuse for their unhappiness when heard In
Judge Kimball's court this morning. They
were both charged with disorderly conduct,
and Policeman Espey gave evidence against
them. James complained that he was old and
Dora was not satisfied with him He did not
think that her mind was exactly right and he
thought she was 20 be pitied-
. Doras statement was Of q different nature.
She said that James was not her husband, but
that he had promised to marry her - soon q
they got settled in their new home.
Il do love him" she said. He hits me, but
still love him"
The man said he wanted the woman put under
bonds to keep away from him and leave him
alone, and Judge Kimball told him that hs
would like to put him under bonds and send
him to jail for six month for treating the
woman as he does, but under the charge he
could not do so.
They were released on their own recog-
nixsnce, and the judge advised them 10 60
home and live peacesbly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21
The Cathedral Site Approved.

DIR. Douglas has secured from Bishop Paret
letter, dictated from his sick bed in Baltimore,
approving the choice of the cathedral site made
by the committee on Friday last The bishop
has appointed a general meeting OF persons in
terested in the cathedral. TO be held at the
house OF MIR. Henry L. reiiew. i657 Massachu-
sets avenue, on the evening of January Z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21

A box received at the Post Once Department
Saturday was the objectof much attention from
the officials and visitors who happened 10 drop
In at the oface Of Tie ohisf clerk II contained
number Of live quails sent TO the Postmaster
General BY the postmaster 1t Charlotte, N. C.
A. Mr.. Wanamaker bad gone 70 his home In
denes in this city, whore they we're cared foe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

EoR sAIE-Two NEW HANDSOME
STONE AND LIGHT BRICK 11-ROOx
DWWEILhINNGs. WITH Every CON
NEiK CON-. AVE.
Ex 6G.
are delightfully."- located and BEAUTIFULLY decorssed are
now complete and ready Tor occupancy.
ANR Roo SM31 HSI5sts II IHAkNpss ssT
Sfrfa oi FSksAeEN Hi hEA TAFT
f1ssss NE. o SEtLAh
Has all convenences, stone and brick combination
south exposure Rat H. W. near n. Cap. st., n block
LEXINGTON ELECTRIC CAR LINE 15MINurEs
FROM DEPARTMENTS
FOR sAdEN RfirS MEN BEIck n9wEEtLINa.
DECORATED: on FLORIDA AVE.
Il. l. AVE.
DELIGHTFUL HOME
EASY TERMS.
d19-3t ). 3. w1MER. Real Estate. COS 18th St
L NEW JERSEY AVENUE NV.
NEAR u. s. CAPITOL.
comfortable brick residence,
overlooking beautiful park,
Good lot and fine situation.
THOS. J. FISHER CO.,
d16-6t 1924 St n. v.
T on STREET NEAR CONN AVE. NV.
To CLOSE AN ESTATE.
most desirable three-story and
back building brick residence Situa-
tion one Of the best and price very
low to an immediate purchaser.
THOS. j. FISHER CO.,
d16-6t 1924 + ct. n. ".
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21
A Policeman Injured.

On Saturday Officer Wannill Of the first pre-
cinct. while in pursuit OF an escaping prisoner,
fell at the corner Of 18th and X streets and
sprained his ankle. He was removed to his
home, 26 X street northeast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21
SHOOTING STARS.

The painting, 1.-THE Lost Dogs" in the Corco-
ran Art Gallery has been much admired for the
sympathetic spirit that pervaded il, but it was
never known how completely it traversed the
realm Of pathos clear to the world Of the inani-
mate until the artist who hides behind
his initials produced the above sketch.
1t is not explained whether these
saw-dogs have been deserted by tramps
who arc eating ill-gotten pie while
the wood pile remains undiminishcd or whether
they have been decoyed away by some family
that was in need Of kindlirg. The sketch
speaks for itself, and like many another stand
ard work Of art te lis a story that is full of
power and emotion and thrilling with the
touch of genius, even though you cannot tell
exactly what it is. Thi, supplementary study
should do much for the amateur in art by
showing how much picture may suggest If
you will only take the time to study it.
No man can cultivate an optimistic mind on
pessimistic stomach.
II spoke to Miss Billins about matrimony
Yesterday" said Willie Washington.
'Indeed? What did she say?''
''She said yes" ~
II congratulate you"
Don't What awsked her was whethah she
thought marriage with me would be a failure"
ut is the old story" said the pick pocket
who was arrested for being in possession Of
another mans watch.
What do you mean?" asked the policeman.
"igot into trouble BY having too much time
on my hands"
Hc kissed her, and all Of tho world seemed
afame
And wonderful visions OF brilliancy came;
The earth seemed revolving by jerks and by
jars
When, after her box on the ear, he saw stars.
A cut from an Incompetent tailor Is one of
the saddest things that social aspirant has to
bear.
"Save up your pennies" says the sage;
Alas, the wisdom is but slender,
For those who do it, find with rage,
They have too much for legal tender.
N"What makes you stay down south, he asked
OF the friend he met by chance.
Economy"
"But you haven't any employment"
mo; but there isn't any sleighing down
there"
The girl whose shoes are number Fights
May sigh for some contraction,
But Christmas time she contemplates
With lively satisfaction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21
The Fish Market.

The report of Mr.. Gwynne Harris, inspector
Of marine products for last week shows the
arrival at the river front Of 1888 lunches Of
fish, So carp and 81 200 bushels of oysters.
Saturday there arrived 2l0 punches of rock
fish, 1S6 punches Of pike, 142 punches Of yellow
perch. Is punches of white perch
235 punches of catfish. 50 punches of
winter shad, 16 punches of GELS, l6 carp and
$500 bushels Of oysters.
The supply Of oysters this season has been in
excess of what was anticipated and tho quality
has been much better than the supply last year.
While the supply Of bivalves has been larger
than last year, good stock commands good
prices, while inferior oysters, such are not
permitted to be sold in other places, sell at low
figures.
The fish supply is small this season, for the
reason that there are not many winter nets
being operated. Catfish and yellow perch are
the principal fish caught in the nets, while now
and then o few pike are caught.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21
Real lcatafa NIaffars.

Josephine Alver6a Heiser has bought for
95, 500 Of C. B. Hoffman sub 46, square 500,
1885 by 1850 feet on Sth between q and II
streets northeast.
w. r. Ruggles has bought Of J. d. Burn for
H between llth and 18th streets northeast.
w. II. Valiant has bought for a, $50 Of
w. Danenhower sub so. square 75A, Is BY 6z.7l
feet on I'd between and r streets northeast
w. H. Rapley has purchased for
", go Of r. G. Newlauds, executor, &c.. sub
50, square l66, "a by 965< isct On r between
18th and 18th streets northwest.
CorP's WoRp CoxrEsr. for rulea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21
Work of the Poundmaster.

Poundmaster Einstein impounded seventy
five animals last week-seventy-two dogs, two
hogs and one horse. They were the first hogs
that have been captured for more than two
years. During the week seventy-two dogs were
killed. Speaking of the service today the
poundmaster said that the catch last week was
large for this season Of the year, which he at
tributed to the good weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21
Fined for Unl.wfully Selling wb,skv.

zone OF them jimmyjohns' belongs TO me,
and 20 does the gin in it," was all that Alice
Holmes claimed Of o small-sized bar room that
was on exhibition in Judge Kmbalrs court this
morning.
meas and he produced several demijohns con-
tanning whisky, blackberry brandy and gin
which he had gotten in the colored womsn's
house, where he found several men and women
drinking. The officer told the court that the
vomans house in Goat alley was Q meeting
place for men and women ''crap shooters" and
drinking people.
Alice told Judge Kimbal that she had never
been in trouble before and thst the saIes Of
liquor we're made BY , gentleman friend Who
visifs her.
sh. vss hned eos and costs OF ninety days,
and she went down
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21
wishes He Hsd Not Ds.s n

james Curtis, colored man about forty
years old, was Arraigned before Judge Kimiali
this morning for carrying q loaded revolver.
The policeman who arrested him mw him
have the weapon and heard him make threats.
Curtis was fined ez6 or los days on the farm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21

A coIozxp Box, Charles Thomsa, ~ &C.
Quilted in the Criminal Court today on n
charge OF larceny from the person e "a cs.au
tom Susan Jones on March =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21

No man can cultivate an optimistic mind on
pessimistic stomach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21

The girl whose shoes are number Fights
May sigh for some contraction,
But Christmas time she contemplates
With lively satisfaction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21

N"What makes you stay down SOUTH" he asked
OF the friend he met by chance.
Economy"
But you haven't any employment"
mo; but there isn't any sleighing dow
there"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21

For CHRISTMAS.
Glace Fruit of frst-class quality
and fresb-packed in beautiful
French boxes OF different shapes.
sizes. colors and prices. My i'm
portation.
n. W. BURCHELL.
l3-5 Fst. die
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21

"Save up your pennies" says the sage;
Alas, the wisdom is but slender,
For those who do it, find with rage,
They have too much for legal tender.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21

ut is the old story" said the pick pocket
who was arrested for being in possession Of
another mans watch.
What do you mean?" asked the policeman.
got into trouble by having too much time
on my hands"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21

CorP's WoRD CoHTEsr.-Hend for rulsa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21

t.NOh SALE
L THREE OF THE CHEAPEST LOTS IN THE
NohIhwE sT.oN DE- SALES ST; BETWEEN
CONN. AVE. AND nth ST.; 1Sxl0O each to an
alley As an investment this Is uns urpassed.
Apply to J. v. n. HUYCK,
d1D-.5t l.Il Pa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21

Hc kissed her, and all Of tho world seemed
afame
And wonderful visions Of brilliancy came;
The earth seemed revolving by jerks and by
jars
When, after her box on the ear, he saw stars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21

II spoke to Miss Billins about matrimony
Yesterday" said Willie Washington.
Indeed? What did she say?"
'She said 'yes'" ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21

A cut from an incompetent tailor is one of
the saddest things that o social aspirant has to
bear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-21

Il A VERY DESIRABLE HOME
AT A POSITIVE BARGAIN
Zine three-stoIy bay-window brick residence: ten
nne rooms all modern improvements house ri feet
wide side entrance feet lot :stxi1 to .S-foot IT"
alley stable on alley entire premises in neat order.
The beautiful parking, front inclosec sub
stania iron fence large shade In and
ipremises.
Location in northwest section on widest street In
city, anu half square from Washington and GEORGE
town cable ROAD. his most desirable property
Tor and spacious home III the CITY, at the
price of IS, DO
TERMS Easy.
Apply ]. V n, HUYCK,
dlS-Jt lJU.) Pa. W.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-10-27
MAUI HAPPENINGS.

The wind having blown out the sand
around the Kahului Custom House
causing quite a deep tunnel, has given
occupation to number of men during
the past week in grading and dwelling
red dirt.
A boat belonging to the Viva. being
overloaded, was capsized recently in Ka-
hulul harbor; 147 paiai and bags Of
sugar were lost.
meeting of the citizens OF Wailpkp
vas held not long ago, to protest against
t t use OF water on new lands by the
"alluku Plantation. 1t is probably a
matter to be decided by the courts.
The brigantine ]. D. Spreckels arrived
at Kahului this week, 151S days from
San Francisco. She brought a cargo Of
general merchandise, and seven horses
Tor MIR. IL. P Baldwin; also among the
freight was several hundred feet of pipe
Tor Eva Plantation (this was shipped isv
mistake to this por:).
Intermittent rains in Wailukn district
and continuous downpourings in Maka
wac have prevailed during the last
week
Maui, October "a