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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14
ANOTHER SAD STORY,
Cruelty of an Oyster Boat Captain to Sick
EmplOye.

Cruelty of an Oyster Boat Captain to q Sick
Employe.
Fred Sheppard's appearance indicated the
truth of his story when he appeared in the
Office of Sanitary officer Frank this morning.
He had been down the river dredging oysters.
He was hungry looking and seemed to be sick,
and he said it was all due to the treatment he
had received on board the schooner Mary.
The poor man, who said he had not had a
square meal for six weeks, said that his home
was in Philadelphia and he shipped from Bal
timore on the oyster boat. The first part of
his trip he characterized as Chicks and curses -
and said that his i'll treatment was due to his
lack Of knowledge about sailing the vessel
He had never been in that BUSINESS before and
every mistake he made was met with a kick or
curse
As he learned how to handle the boat he was
not treated 30 badly in that way, but the food
became so baG that he could not eat it. There
were nc beans in the soup, he said and what
they gave the crew for meat a dog could not
eat. However, he managed to keer alive on
bread and water and oysters now and then
until last Monday, when he was taken sick
after working in the rain.
Tuesday morning, he said, he was unable to
get up, and two men assisted him from the
cabin to the deck, and he was compelled to
work for two hours, when he became exhausted
and had to go below. The captain he said.
was known to him only as Bud" and he re-
fused to send for doctor or get him any
medicine, but left him there in the boat all the
week until yesterday when he put him ON the
steamer Tygert at Coles Point, Va, and paid
his fare. IS cents, to this city. That, he said,
was all he had gotten out Of $15 that the cap
tain owed him.
Sanitary Officer Frank gave him a good
breakfast and furnished him transportation as
far os Baltimore.
Sheppard says he intends to watch the river
front IN Baltimore for the boat and apply to
the law for redress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14
ALEXANDRIA.
A TROUBLESOME FIRE.

TROUBLESOME FIRE.
About O'Clock yesterday morning as Mr..
Jas. b. Penn was passing on Columbus street
his attention was attracted by the odor Of
burning hay, and finding that the stable of W.
B. Wheatley, in the rear of his undertaking
establishment on King street, was on fire he at
once awoke Mr.. Wheatley. and they, running to
the Columbia engine house, gave the alarm.
Mr.. Wheatley on fastening to his stable found
the beds of two Of his horses on fire and the
flames rlotlng In the upper stories Of the back
building, stored with hay and pr ovender, as
well as dry cedar boards The fremen were
quickly at work. The house was deluged and
| the fire kept within the limit it had reached
when the tiremen began their work. But the
ire lurked In masses OF compact hay and
lumber and the water fairly boiled on
the outside without being able to
reach the secreted fires. The work of ex-
tnguishment could only be done by removing
the lumber and debris and drowning out each
portion Of the fire separately. Some hours were
| spent in the work, and when the last spark
seemed to have been washed out the firemen
| retired, but they we're summoned again about
O'Clock Sunday morning. as the flames again
appeared among the debris, and this time the
fire was finally extinguished. Mr.. W. had six
horses in his stable. One had his hoof burned
off. another was 80 injured that he died. ant.
the remaining four are in doubtful conditions.
The loss is estimated at $4,000 and is partially
covered by insurance.
TWENTY-FIVE NEW HOUSES.
DR.. G. T. Klipstirn of this city will begin
next week the erection of six two-story and
five three-story dwellings on Patrick street
between Duke and Wolfe streets, and Mr.. Louis
Grundling of Washington will put up eleven
two-story dwellings on Nor tn Columbus street,
adjoining Lathens row.
Delegations from the conferences of St.
Vincent de Paul here visited Washington last
night and took part in the general meeting Of
the society at Carroll Hall.
The December term of the corporation court,
Judge Norton, begins this morning at the Mar
ket stree. court house. The court will be occu-
pied with civil business.
An inquest held Saturday on the child Of
Matte Burke, colored, resulted in a verdict Of
natural death.
The county court has acquitted Columbus
Pearson on an indictment for gaming.
The Judge Of the circuit court, having COM
pleted the hearing Of the Shipman Fletcher
case, has adjourned the court.
Rev. A. P. Saunders occupied the pulpit Of
the Second Presbyterian Church yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14
A MURDERoUs ASSAULT.
George Jones Held for BADLY InJuring Uncle
Joseph Watkins.


George Jones. the negro who was shot by
Policeman Barney in smoky Hollow" several
years ago, was committed TO Jail today from the
Police Court on charge Of having committed
deadly assault on Uncle" Joseph Watkins,
an aged colored man, who is in Freedman's
Hospital almost too III TO tell the story of his en-
counter with the prisoner. Three Of his ribs
are broken. his shoulder blade is shattered and
there are several cuts and bruises about his
head. His injuries are Of such a character that
the physicians hardly expect him TO recover
lac affair happened Sunday morning shortly
after midnight at the home Of the old man.
No. 1870 Union alley, where Jones also resided,
ana lew minutes after the serious wounds
were inflicted Policeman = lexander Hurd had
Jones locked up at the thfd precinct station.
The prisoner admits that he inflicted the in
iuries and claims that he acted in self defense.
lhe witnesses, on the other hand, dispute his
claim and say that Jones started the trouble.
He had been drinking. and when he reached
the house, soon after midnight. and raped 40
tho door Uncle joe refused TO LET him in
Going TO the window Jones smashed the glass
and succeededSn gaining entrance 10 the house,
and when inside the trouble began, during
which heavy piece Of wood played a promi-
nent part and inflicted the injuries.
The officer reached the house soon after the
night was over and arrested Jones. He also
looked after the injured man and had him cent
to the hospital
Jones said to a SrAR reporter this morning
that he had been down the river at work and il
was late when Inc returned home. He could
not get in the door and so he climbed through
the window. When he got inside he said he
was struck IN the eye with a stick and that he
took the stick from Uncle Joe" and used IL ON
him in self defense.
On account Of the serious condition OF the
patient the case was continued 70 await the re-
suit of his injuries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14
VACANCIES TO FrLr.
The rnterstase Commerce Ccmmissssa d
Have New Men.

me hnterstate Commerce ComrnkaaSon %
Have New Men
On the siss Of this month the commission Of
Mr. Morrison ss member Of the interstate CON-
merce commission will expire. Unless the w.
eaneies nov existing: caused by the resignation
Of Judge Cooley and the death Of Judge Bragg
are filed before that date there viii then be
three vacant places in the commission. Il 10 I'M
derstood. however, that Representative Cul-
borson is 10 be appointed 10 succeed Judge
Bragg and II is expected that this nomin.sios
will be sent 10 the Senate by the prcsidens
very shortly.
There are a great many candidates for the
position made vacant by Judge Cooley's resie-
nation and IL is not known with any certainty
where the choice of the President will fall Mr.
Lambertson Of Nebraska has been mentioned
as a winner. but that is largely speculation
There seems 90 be an impression that Mr..
Morrison will succeed himself, although Il 10
said that Mr. Springer did not altogether APP
prove Of Mr.. Morrison's advocacy Of the
choice OF Mr.. Mills as Speaker. IL appeared 10
Mr.. Springer that II would have been more in
harmony with the fitness Of things II Mr.. Nor
rison. who has been for many years Q represent
tative citizen Of Illinois. should have united
his influence with that of the Illinois dclegs-
ton 90 secure the choice OF Mr.. Springer -
Speaker. Whether the President viii take
tins view OF the situation IL question that 4
hardly raised in this connection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14

Last evening about s clock Detectives Block
and Boardman. with Sergts MulhaIl and Bur.
CESS of the FIFTH precinct, visited rooms over
Fishers hat store No. 22s5k Pennsylvania ave.
nue. southeast, and interrupted q game Of
poker. A raiding warrant had been out for Tho
place for some time and last night il was served.
So Tar as the raid was concerned il was a suc-
cess, although number OF the players got out
the back way and escaped. When the officers
reached the door leading 10 the rooms thew
could see the men engaged in the game. No
one IN the room volunteered TO open the door.
and so the force used by the officers scattered
fragments of wood and glass over the
floor. The clicking Of checks was no longer
heard and cards could have been PLAYED on the
coat tails of some Of the players as they scam
pered toward the doors. Two games were in
operation, so the officers say. and they took
possession OF the cards and chips and arrested
D. A Upper and q. W. Richards as the pro-
prietors- The men who were playing were
summoned as witnesses. An examination Wa
waived in the Police Court today and the cas-
was sent to the grand jury. The wife of one Of
the players had sent lady friend in search Of
the husband and when she learned of The raid
she thanked the officer for it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14
INSPECTOR GENERAL MAcAULEy.
A Notable Appointments In the Distrs.
National Guard

National Guard.
A notable appointment has been made in the
District National Guard. Gen. ordway on
Saturday sent to the President the nomination
OF Daniel Macauley TO be inspector general,
with the rank Of major.
The United States knows Gen Dan" Ma
cauley WELL and Indiana is decidedly proud of
him. He is New Yorker by birth. but in
1853 moved to Indianapolis. where he at once
became interested in a military organization
which was the nucleus of the afterward famous
eleventh Indiana Zouaves This regiment
was first commanded by Lew Wallace,
then by George =. McGinnis and thirdly
by Dan. Maoauley. All three OF thess
colonies became generals before the close OF the
war. For many years Gen. Macauley was
actively engaged in the bookbinding business
and Tor siN years was mayor of Indianapolis.
Since then the general has been more or lees of
a hotel proprietor in New York city and Column
bus. Ohio.
Extensive mining interests in Mexico have
called him away from the city for a time. He has
Tor some time past decorated the Office of ap-
poiniment clerk OF the Treasury Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14

Alexander Thompson Arrested In This Cts
and Given ca the sheriff.

Alexander Thompson Arrested In This City
and Given to the sheriff.
Alexander Thompson, colored. one OF The
alleged participants in the assault committed
at PARIS store at Brandy station near Culpep-
er, Va, about six weeks ago, as published in
The STAR at the time, was arrested here yes-
terday morning by Detective Raj and later in
the day he was sent to Culpeper.
The trouble at PARIS store occurred one
evening after shutdown and caused much ex-
citement at the time. A white man and two
colored men CThompson ana a man named
BROWN went TO Parrs store and bought some
cheese and crackers 10 eat As ladies were in
the store the men were requested to
go into room in the rear and finish
their lunch. but tins they refused
TO do and caused trouble. On account of their
threats the store keeper closed his place Of
business for the night and only opened when
persuaded to do so by his neighbors who were
ready TO protect him. After he opened the
trouble occurred and Parr and two of his
neighbors were badly beaten. Parr received a
number OF cuts. while a neighbor named Emery
was badly bruised and another neighbor WAS 40
badly treated that he is still in a critical condi-
ton.
The negro Thompson was arrested at Psrr's
store that night. and his arms were secured
with piece of rope, but while waiting at the
store one OF his companions cut the rope and
he made his escape.
Sheriff whitlock fired a number OF shots M
him as he fed in the darkness and one bullso
took piece of his left ear while another TOOK
a tip of one of his fingers.
Two days later he reached this city and yes-
terday he called at the house of Detective Raj.
where his wife was employed as a servant. and
the officer arrested him. Sheriff Whitlock
reached here on an early train and returned
home with the prisoner later in the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14
SHOOTING STARS.

81 wish" said the amateur actor, "that you
would tell me what You think would be the
best way for me to make my debut"
SWELL" replied the old professional az
should advise you TO 60 on - . medieval
knight"
"why2"
because you would then be clad In armor
from head to foot"
The Chicago event in "a win BE- . case Of
worlds fare with the transportation companies.
That the world is getting better 10 shown by
the fact that most of the people who commit
crimes are shown to have been insane.
'What was the matter" asked the deacon Of
the returned missionary; couldn't you stand
the climate?"
''oh, yes; but couldn't get along with the
natives
"What did they do?''
''They assailed my character. They said I
was too tough for them"
DIFFUSION DIsPELLED.
She worked in big ''bazar''
Where curious china and joss-sticks and things
A<AAO ONCA SAOWu lZdT Us Will uuocE-bAkco WAuSo
We're visible near and far.
She looked like fairy there
In that dimly-ighted, fantastic room
With its grinning COLLINS and queer perfume
Twas nothing like earthly air.
Alas! Why are men such fats?
When ventured to say that such things
were so,
She shifted her gum with a motion slow,
And reproachfully said, Jaw, Rats!''
Limitation is the sincerest fattery, isn't it2'
said Mamie to Maud.
II believe that's what they say"
"That's why I'm going to give Charley an
imitation Russia leather pocket book.
'They say you quite lost your head the other
evening"
"Yes." replied Willie Washington with a sigh,
land the humiliating thing about it is that it
doesn't seem to make any difference that I can
see.'
1t cannot be said of the lawyer that nobody
fails to profit by his advice.
Though some people rail at foot ball,
There is very little doubt
Twill be found a useful study
II q war breaks out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14
A New Hospital ButIdinx.

The homeopathic free dispensary has bsss
reincorporated and the new name 10 the
Homeopathic Dispensary and Emergency Hoe
pitaL 1t is intended to open an emergency
department similar to the hospital ON Issh
street. except that the treatment viii b
homeopathic To this end lot has been pur-
through to street. between 9Th and TtS
streets northwest The ground has been
broken for the new building and the structure
VAL proceed as rapidly as possible. II is hoped
mat THIS building will be ready for occupancy
IA June 1877, but the emergency department.
cannot be opened ut once. The building VIII
be three stories and a basement on Nassachu-
sets avenue and two stories on the X stres1
'front.' where the emergency department vim -
located. chrysanthemum tea viii be eivsa
81 eie street tomorrow evening iron = =
for the benefit Of the hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14

Mr.. Aquilla J. Daugherty, consul Of tn.
United States at Callao, Peru, desires to learr
the names and addresses Of the heirs of Johr
Spaulding, an American citizen, who died a
lea, Peru, in 1888. spaulding's place of resi-
dence in the United States is not known Thil
information 10 desired with q view TO the settle
ment Of the deceased's estate in Peru and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14
Another Capitol Hui Couple.

The Neumann-Lawson elopement, the story
OF which was told in The STAR of last Friday
is not the only recent occurrence of that
nature on Capitol Hill. Gossip Of somewhat
circumstantial nature has it that a young
couple went over to Baltimore about q month
ago as individuals and returned as one. The
parents are as vet in that state of ignorance
which is briefly described as blissful 1t ii
understood that q formal announcements of the
wedding will be made tomorrow, so as to1'head
off, the possibility Of an elopement story.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14

b. G. Parsons has purchased for 90, 900 Of
b. Strong sub 4 and part s, square 1s7, on the
northeast corner Of 18th and L streets north
west
A. Oeissby has bought for ~, 400 of John b.
Voorhees, sub 6. square l,00S-1e by Is feet on
Wyiis street between Il and ], 18th and 18th
streets northeast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14

hospital in New York.
DR.. Ruth had hosts Of
friends in this city,
and while il was known
that he was seriously i'll
the news Of his death
will come as q sad
shock TO many. DIR.
Ruth had been sick for
some time past. suffer
ling from dilatation OF
the heart aud Brights
disease. The actual
cause Of his death IL
cixao as hoar. failure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14

Eok sALE-LoTs.
PALISADES OF THE POTOMAC
LAM IMPROVEMENT COMPANY.
MAGNIFICENT VILLA SITES-OF ONE OR MORE
ACRES
And
FINE BUILDING LOTS
On the
PALISADES OF THE POTOMAC
CONDUIT ROAD
TERMS, in every case. TO SUIT THE PURCHASER
Some OF our choice building lots can be bought as
lowAs
SO CASH, BALANCE IN SMALL MONTHLY PAY.
MENTS.
sEEERAL FINE RESIDENCES ARE NOW BEING
ERECTED ON PROPERTY ALREADY SOLD.
THOSE PURCHASING NOW are sure to REALIZE
HANDSOME PROFITS in the future.
For plats, pamphlets and further information sp-
ply at eonpanys office,
oc213m l4lo st. Nv, Washington. D. O.
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Potomac Athletic Club.

The entertainment of the Potomac Athletic
Club that was to have taken place tomorrow
night has been postponed until Saturday next.
when program will be presented of unusual
attractiveness. The tickets given out for to-
morrow night will be good for Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14
Marriage Licenses,

Marriage licenses have been issued by the
Clerk Of the court to the following: VIM.
Colman and Rosa Solomon; Laurence
Terry and Emma Thomas; Jacob z. Schwickert
and LIE G. Goodwin, both Of Gordonsviile, Va
Henry Hotter and Mary o. Brown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14

The case OF the interstate commerce commits
non against the Baltimore and Ohio railroad,
involving the legality Of special rates to the
atrical organizations was advanced for hearing
today by the United States Supreme Court and
assigned for argument the second Monday in
january, after long list Of cases previously
assigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14
FOR SALE-LOTS,
Ifrom the Washington Post, Dec. IL, lSy
BOULEVARD PROJECT REVIVED.

~ RRJPc FIT aE Wv 1891
front again. and there will probably be strong effort
made to secure assistance from Congress this
o
Mount Vernon which survey has been completed and
pared The right of way from WASHINGTON TO the
and there to be nothing in the way Of the grand
boulevard but the lack OF funds which Congress is
expected to supply is proposed to make the
the finest in the world
The above will cause the building Of the MEMORIAL
BRIDGE, which will lead directly to
FORT MYER HEIGHTS
From the business center Of the city.
THE WASHINGTON AND ARLINGTON RAILWAY
Is now under construction from tine 9th street depot
to Ariington National cemetery. passing directly
across the Potomac for above electric railway will be
under construction in less than thirty days, and the
ENTIRE ROUTE
xRMY before the GRAND
Il you have money for investment stop and ask your
10. 'A'' CAN I AFFORD
To let such grand chance to make money is offered
you have sood adgmen Which hS h ae have every
reason to believe the people of Washington have.
Our prices for lots are low and range from
PER sQUARE roof
ssS ss asO1s %
looking the entire city of Washington surrounding
country for % MILES.
OUR SUBDIVISION
Adoins the largest military post in the United States
Fort Niger. The Government Experimental Park. in
connection with the Agricultural Department, will
soon be established the other side Of the
adjoining the Heights.
Newi nOtaow the winter to interfere with our sub
urban business but will continue to push it, in order
handsome profit in the spring.
Remember that EVERY CLEAR DAY we will be
glad to drive parties to the property and
invite you to call In and make arrangements for to
drive You over.
Don't let choice lots be sold before you see the
property. as there IS better chance for invest
ment anywhere around this city.
For MAPS terms. &C., call on address
ROBINSON q LODGE,
Investment and Real Estate Brokers,
81 and 50 Atlantic Building
The attention Of non-residents is called to this
property.
No place in the United States today offers better
chance for investment than this beautiful city Of
Washington which is destined to have population Of
ONE MILLION PEOPLE
in less than twenty years time. dl2-tr
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DEATH OF DR. N. L. RUTH.
An Onicer Highly Popular I'm Social Circle
Here Pnsses Away.

Word was received at the Navy Department
today that DR.. Melancthon L. Ruth. surgeon in
the navy, died at tbs this morning at the naval
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14

The Chicago event in "a win be case Of
worlds fare with the transportation companies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.

EoR RLNT-A NEW GROOM DWELLING AND
lot at hensngton; plank walk to the station until
hay l. lesr2 sl2 Per month. Address FRANK hIG-
oINS, Attorney at Law. Rockville, Md. d12 st
L'UR SALE
Il That beautiful place containing about 43 acres
ABOUT one mile from the Capitol, the turnpike road
ieadlng IRON Washington to HyattsviIie. New YORK
ave extended Will strike this pace about its center
1bls ground rs very high and would make beautiful
and prontebie SUBDIVISION. Is improved by u fine
prick mansion. barn and other buildings. Look at
IL mas great PROMISE. Price, $40 600.
dl2-5: H. yief s.. NV.
Eroh sALE-LAND BIZ THE ACRE, IMPROVED
4 and uiiiInproNed. near Arlington Fort Myer. be-
tween Washington and Alexandria, nsar the Potomac
electric road and the proposed Mt. Vernon avenue
SEND 10y large map OF Washington and its suburbs sent
Tree. with description OF properly and price list.
diI-.w JAMES h. CLEMLNIS. 1871 st. NV.
EfOR REN1-A VILLA DELIGHTFULLY."- STU
- ated. with many conyenisnces and attractions
Key heat house, Maple ave-, Anacostia. DC dll-3t'
LOR RENTAL FOREST GLEN. MD, NEAT
j. K HEREFORD.
EoR SAIE-THE GREATEST BARGAIN NEAR
this city-ten acres Of land; OF the most beau
tifui sites Tor suburban home overlooking this city
OnIy S2,oUO Onethrd cash balance monthly or
yearly payments. X. A. PHILLIPS x son,
dS-st 1913 New York ave.
EoR RENr-5 ACRES UPON THE RIVER ROAD;
= Just outside the District. near Tenallytown and
the ELECTRIC road suitable TOR gardening improved by
house, stable and orchard; go per month. ALERT
* ABEkT, ar nth st. do-l2t'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14

1t cannot be said of the lawyer that nobod,
fails to profit by his advice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14

Though some people rail at foot ball,
There is very little doubt
Twill be found useful study
II war breaks out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14
FOR SALE-PIANOS.

I,Ok SALE-Sl5o WILL BUY NEW GRAND Up
- right piano, warranted seven years. 7-octave
piano. S55. We under little expense and will sell
90 cheaper for cash. I42x 9TH n. W. dl2-Sts