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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-17
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.

THE ROUTE OF THE SUBURBAN RAILROAD.
A delegation. consisting of Messrs. G.. B.
Davis, d. W. Ola ssie and others. called upon
the Commissioners today with the object of
getting their approval to running the tracks of
the District Suburban railroad on the
Badensburg pike. In view of the re-
quirement of the law which seemed to re-
strict them to a route along and outside of the
road and of another provision which said that
the tracks might be laid on and along the road
the Commissioners did not feel justified in
coming to a conclusion without the advice of
their legal officer and therefore refer red the
matter to the attorney of the District.
HANCOCK CIRCLE.
A clause in the current District appropris-
ton bill requires that the circle at the intersec-
ton Of 18th street and New Hampshire avenue.
known ~ Hancock Circle, be transferred to the
intersection of 18th street extended and Morris
street, of such dimensions as the Com
nssioners shall decide. Col Ernst, rAder
the impression that tine present circle was
under his jurisdiction. recently commenced to
improve it. Upon learning through the Dis
trict authorities that the present locality would
probably be abandoned he ordered the discon-
tinuance Of the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-17
The Third Army Corps.

There was a large and enthusiastic meeting
Of the resident members Of the third army
corps held in the red parlor Of the Ebbitt
House on the evening Of the 18th for the pur-
pose Of forming permanent association of the
comrades who served in the third corps.
Gen Jos. Dickinson, the temporary chairman.
expressed his qualification at seeing so large an
attendance Of comrades present, and stated that
the first business in order was the adoption of
q constitution and bylaws. The report Of the
committee was adopted after very little Discus
sion and . few minor changes. The object
Of the association 10 for the purpose
Of bringing the remaining members Of the old
third corps together. While 1t is organized by
the Warrington members Of that BODY, still any
soldier who served in the third corps Is eligible
to membership. In the election OF officers of
the association Gen. d. E. Sickles was elected
chairman, Gen. Joseph Dickinson first vice
chairman and Maj. A. Il. G. Rich
ardson second vice chairman. e. J. Sweet
was elected secretary and Capt T. W. Lord,
treasurer. An executive committee consisting
of Comrades DR.. J. C. Dexter, Col N. ]. Food.
Lieut.. Col L. d. Bumpus, w. n. Doolittle, NJ
A. Dillon and C. F. BENJAMIN was appointed.
II was decided TO hold four meetings IL each
year, one of which would be banquet. Upon
The dsath of any member Of the association his
place + Allsd BY his nearest male relative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-17
SENT TO rHE GRAND JURY,

Meesrs. Amber and Myer-, Charged with
Libeiing Calvin Chase. Held In $500 Bo nds.
The case Of George N. Amber and James s.
Myers, charged with criminal libel in fling an
affidavit with the Commissioners Of the Dis
trict alleging that William Calvin Chase had
peddled positions under the school board, was
called before Judge Miller in the Police Court
this morning. Col. VIM. A. Cook and Mr.
Albert Sillers appeared for the defendants.
Mr.. Chase testified that he was a food in
spector of the District Of Columbia and also
practicing attorney-at-law. He read the atfi-
davit filed with the Commissioners and stated
that there was not q word of truth in it.
He was cross-examined by Col. Cook and
stated that he acted as an attorney for Myers.
who WINS note broker. He stated that he had
received various sums Of money from Myers
but had always returned all he ever borrowed
from him. He stated that Myers came to him
last March 10 HELM him to get the position
Of janitor of the Philips Public School, George
town. He did assist nlm. interesting Recorder
OF Deeds Bruce. a school trustee, in his behalf.
and Myers was finally appointed. He con-
tinued as such until after the late Grand
Army Of the Republic encampment. when
Myers having, it Was alleged. sold liquor at the
school building Recorder Bruce minated to
Myers that II he did not at once tender his
resignation he (Bruce) would instantly dis
charge him.
Col. Cook-"Did you not offer to have this
resignation held up or rejected for the sum Of
S5O?''
The witness-"No, sir; did not"
Col. Cook then took up the affidavit and
questioned the witness in detail a. 70 every
allegation contained in it, and the witness
again very positively denied that any one Of
them was true
A long discussion followed upon the course
to be pursued by the prosecution at such pre-
hminary examination. Mr.. Frederick Douglass
and DR.. c. B. Purvis were present and Col
Cook intimated that IL permitted the defend
ants would place them upon the stand,
tending to show that Mr.. Chase
was man unworthy of belief. The
court. however, stated that it would not permit
the introduction Of such testimony. Col.
Cook next made the point that the communi-
cation was privileged one, and that
the defendants having had no connec-
ton with its publication that the
charge had not been sustained. Judge
Miller stated that he would be very losth to
send man to the grand jury for honestly ask
ing for an investigation Of matter. but in this
case the party complaining had denied the
truthfulness of the allegations and there there
fore remained q doubt in the matter. He
would therefore send the case to the grand
jury. where it could be fully investigated.
Bonds were fixed at $500 and the large crowd
present at the hearing dispersed, visibly disap-
pointed that it had not been further con-
tinued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-17
PETITION TO THE SUPREME COUNCIL.
Action of the Convention Representing Sub
ordinate Scottish Rite Bodies.

Action of the Convention Representing Sub
ordinate Scottish Rite Bodies.
The convention Of representatives Of the sub
ordinate bodies of the Scottish Rite in the
southern jurisdiction. which met in session at
the Scottish Rite Cathedral on Saturday, COM
pleted its work late that evening. The object Of
the convention was to prepare petition to
the Supreme Council setting forth the grievances
of the members of the rite. An organization
was effected by the election Of Mr.. A. H.
Holt of this city as chairman and
J. L. Dobbins of Minneapolis as secretary.
committee on credentials was appointed con-
sisting of Harrison Dingman of this city. chair
man. c. N. Beal of Wichita. Kan, and Rev Mr.
Nash of Fargo. S. D. A committee
was also appointed to prepare petit
ton to be sent to the Supreme
Council. This committee reported and
after discussion the report was adopted. with
but one dissenting voice. The petition was en-
tirely respectful in tone. asked the supreme
body for reduction of what is considered
an excessive rate of taxation, the aboli-
ton of the life tenure of Office of
members of the council and the substitution
therefor Of representative form Of govern
ment, and for the establishing of councils Of
elaboration when desired. A form of address
was adopted to accompany this petition, and
the documents were directed to be sent to the
Supreme Council, which met today at the sane
tuary on Sd street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-17
THE CASE OF CROSS,
Will the any-Times-Tried Man he Exc
cuted on November IL:

cuted on November II:
November II is fixed as the day for the exc
cution Of VIM. Douglass Cross for the murder
of his wife in October, 1889, but the case is,
after its many turns, still pending and the
execution may not take place. Last June,
after the petition for writ of habeas corpus had
been refused and the petition discharged by
the Court in General Term, his counsel, Messrs.
c. Maurice Smith and Joseph ShiIlington. noted
an appeal to the Supreme Court of the United
States.
The counsel takes the ground that the
prisoner should be discharged Is the Legal day
for his execution has passed.
In the Supreme Court Of the United States
this morning the solicitor general called atten-
ton to the case Of Cross. He filed motion to
advance the case on the calendar.
Messrs. c. Maurice Smith and Joseph Shilling
ton, for the petitioner, moved for the printing
Of brief and record at the expense Of the gov
ernmert, submitting with it an affidavit of
Cross that he is unable to pay the expense Of
printing
No objection being made the court granted
the motion to print
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-17
Funeral of Cant. Ross.

The remains of Capt.O. H. Ross were inferred
in Arlington cemetery yesterday with nilltary
ceremonies, conducted by members Of the
Loyal Legion and the G. A. r. At l p. m.
services at the family residence, No. 719 21st
street northwest, we're conducted by Rev. Joel
Brown of the Union VI. E Church and Rev. T..
s. Wyncoop of the Western Presbyterian
Church, the music being furnished by the male
quartet of st. Pauls Episcopal Church. The
funeral then proceeded to Arlington Cemetery,
where Burnside Post, No. 8, conducted services
over the grave according to the Grand Army
ritual, being assisted by Chplain Yorke Of the
Loyal Legion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-17
Boys Escape From the Reform School.

Yesterday morning break for liberty was
made by a number OF the boys in the reform
school and several of them made good their es-
cape. One Of the guards went out on the
grounds with a number of the boys to give them
az opportunity to enjoy the fresh air. They
were apparently enjoying themselves as usual
when one Of the number gave a signal and they
scattered. running in different directions. An
alarm was at once given and the keepers turned
out hastily and succeeded in recapturing sew
eral Some Of them, however, got away. They
were Daniel Boadley. Elijah Reynolds, William
Thomas, William Simpson. William Gordon,
William Proctor and George Holmes. They
are all colored. Holmes has returned, but the
Others had not been recaptured this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-17

Postmaster General wanamaker has issued
the following order:
Whereas IL appears from correspondence re-
ceived at this department that some postmas-
tiers Disregard the long-standing custom to not
furnish to inquirers the names apd addresses Of
those who receive mail through their respective
Offices, IL is hereby ordered, That postmasters
and other postal officers and employees are strictly
prohibited from making public names, adj
dresses or private information obtained by them
IN the discharge of their official duties-
The agents Of the Post Office Department are
furnished with the names and addresses upon
letters and other articles Of mail matter for ths
sole purpose of enabling them TO make delivery
thereof 10 the persons intended Such names
and addresses are to be regarded - eonfdso-
tial and this confidence must be respected
Advertisers and others have no right TO e.
pect that their plans for canvassing shall be
aided by lists to be obtained through knowi-
edge gained by postmasters in the discharge Of
their official obligations, and II rs no part of tbs
business Of the officials Of the Post Once De-
partment to furnish such names and address
FOR pay OF favor.
This order is necessary because Of the evils
brought about by the infraction or relaxation
of this rule unwittingly by postmaster, Who
have assisted and encouraged fraudulent
schemes, such ~ green goods" and other
swindlers. who rely upon the credulity Of pss-
sons whose names and sderc-ses have been OH
taincd and paid for withou: eisciassng tbSiP
Object
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-17
BRITISH RULE AT THE GILBEETs
Complaint OF American Resident to the
state Department.

SAN FEANCIsCo. Oct. 16.-Capt. A. J.
Cus;elle. an American citizen has forwarded to
Washington 4 complaint against the treatment
received a; the hands Of Capt. Davis Of
H. " :. Royali-:. the vessel which recently
ansexed the Gilbert Islands. file was. he saws
ordered on board the l;Ovali-t AT Butaritarie and
IN i've minutes tried and convicted for as
saGlting a native nearly wear before. Capt
Davis. he says. cursed the American and his
eountrvmen like pirate.
The King Of Bataritarie objects To British
rule and II Is said viii soon apply to the Ameri-
can Secretary Of State Tor protection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-17

Special services we're held yesterday in
Epiphany, St Andrews, Christ Church. Navy
Yard, and ST. Marks Episcopal churches
under the auspices of the brotherhood
Of st. Andrew. At Epiphany Church Bishop
Potter made an address. Remarks were also
made by Herman K. viele, the president of the
brotherhood in this District, and Bishop Vim
cent of Ohio.
The congregations Of the various Episcopal
churches had an opportunity yesterday to hear
some Of the distinguished mon who are attend
ing the convention in Baltimore. Bishop
Graves Of Nebraska preached to three
congregations. In the morning at St.
Panl's, in the afternoon in Georgetown
and in the evening at St. Stephens. Bishop
Leonard preached to his former practitioners at
st. Johns. Bishop Tuttle of Missouri spoke at
Ascension Church last evening in behalf Of the
Brazil association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-17

The annual report OF Gen. John A. Brooke.
commanding the department of the Platte,
has been submitted to the Secretary Of War,
showing that the number of court
martial trials in his department had
increased over last year, a fact probably due,
he says, to the efforts of the officers to main
tain discipline by resort to military courts and
also to the decrease in the number of old
soldiers in the various regiments. Until Off
GERS commanding troops shall be upheld in
minor disciplinary measures a large number of
trials by court, he says. may be expected to
continue.
In conclusion Gen. Brooke says that the post
exchanges have passed beyond the expert
mental stage and may now be considered a
successful and valuable institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-17
Fourth Auditor Lynch'- stumplnr Tour.

Fourth Auditor J. r. Lynch, who returned
Saturday from his extended tour of campaigning
through the states Of Illinois, Michigan,
Minnesota and Ohio has gone to Boston
where by invitation of the Massach usette
state central committee he will address the
Harvard Republican Club tonight on the
issues Of the campaign. From Boston Mr..
Lynch goer to the west again 20 deliver
three speeches in Wisconsin on the 10th. 2lst and
22d and two speeches in Illinois on the oath and
and 25th instants. Although the demand for his
services are very great Auditor Lynch viii be
able TO speak in the east only once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-17
Illness Of Mr.. William H. CIagett.

Mr.. William H. Clagett lies seriously ill at his
residence. l0O6 10th street. His condition is
considered SO critical that his children have
been summoned. His son, William H.
Clagett, IT,, is student at Dartmouth
College. Maurice Clagett returned yesterday
from Montgomery county, Md. Howard is at
home, and the daughter, who has been abroad,
is expected to arrive here on Wednesday.
MIR. Clagett has been an invalid for several
years past. but the news Of his serious illness
will be learned by his numerous
friends and acquaintance with genuine
grief. Mr.. Clagett has great
many warm friends in this city. and 1t may be
sad of him that the public watch by his bedside
with the earnest wish that his life may be
spared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-17

do you want this boy sworn as q witness?''
asked Clerk Potts OF Judge Miller this morning
when small boy appeared and charged man
with assault.
''step up here, boy" said the judge. The
little fellow stepped up to the judges desk. and
when asked if he knew what it to be sworn
he answered tina; he did.
do you know what will become Of you il
you tell an untruth?''
YES sir.
WHAT"
Go TO the bad man."
lie was accepted as u witness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-17
IN WALL STREET TO-DAY.
Trading In the Stock Exchange Active and
Prices Advanced.

NEw YORK, Oct. 17.-Money firm; ruling
rates for call leans to per cent Exchange
steady; posted rates, 1851 to 4s7; actual rates,
4s4Iz to 4s4s4 for sixty days and 1856 to 1864
Tor demand. Governments steady; currency
IS. 1919 bid; extended D. 1OOJk bid; A., coupon,
1I4}4 bid.
Trading on the stock exchange this morning
was very active. The sales to noon amounted
10 22l .O15 shares. The principal dealings were
In New England, Union Pacific. Western
Union, Reading, Chicago Gas, Burlington,
Whisky Trust, and Northern Pacific pre-
ferred. Prices were unsettled throughout and
huctuated frequently. Northern Pacific was weak
and dropped Ia percent to 501s. Whisky Trust
and Burlington were quite strong and advanced
lIs and per cent respectively. At this writing
lS0 p. m. the market is steadier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-17
ATLANTA's CRACK COMPANY,
Tho Gate City Guards Here as Guests of the
Fencibles.

The Gate City Guards Here as Guests of the
Fencibles.
The Gate City Guards, Atlanta's crack mill
tary company. arrived in Washington this morn
ing at O'Clock. coming from New York over
the Pennsylvania railroad in a special coach
The Guards were met Mt the Pennsylvania road
depot by committee from the National
Fencibles and were escorted to the lat
ter's armory. Pennsylvania avenue and
It'll street. In the Guard party are
forty-fve men. including officers. First
Lieut.. Charles Roberts is in command. Capt
Hendricks wife having died the day before the
Guard.left Atlanta for New York. ten days ago.
The Guard travelled to New York in handsome
and gaily decorated special coach attached
to the Richmond and Danvilles YES
tibuled train, and while in Gotham
House, on Broadway. They were the south
sole representative in the great military parade
OF last Wednesday, and all along the line of
march from the battery to 59th street they
were greeted with cheers. They presented a
fine appearance, and the New York papers COM
piimented them highly.
While in New York the Guards were enter
tained by several military companies. and were
forced to decline many invitations they could
not accept on account Of the shortness Of their
stay. Yesterday they attended services at DIR.
Talmages tabernacle in a body and left New
York for Washington at midnight.
After lunching and spending some time at
the Fencibles' armory the Guards visited the
various points of interest in the city under
escort Of the committee from the Fencibles.
This evening the company will be
entertained at the Fencibles' armory
before leaving for Atlanta. They de-
part from Washington at IL o'clock tonight
over the Richmond and Danville and will ar.
rive in Atlanta tomorrow afternoon at 4
o'clock.
and has won many handsome prizes in drill
contests. Its membership is composed of the
elite Of Atlanta society and no company stands
higher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-17
Ouarantined Against the United state..

The United States vice consul at Kingston,
Jamaica, has informed the Secretary of state
that the colonial government officially declared
on the 18th ultimo all the Atlantic ports Of
North and South America 20 be infected places
within the meaning of the quarantine !aw Of
1863. This action is based on information re-
ceived September Is OF the existence Of cholera
in the city of New York.
The United States consul at San Jose Costa
Rica. reported TO the State Department. Sep
TENDER IL, that the government of Cost Rica
having received information OF the appearance
Of cholera in New York. has ordered ali ports
of the country closed 10 vessels from the
United States. He added that il might be
possible to continue communication by mail
VIA New Orleans by means of the vessels en-
gagged in the banana trade. provided they were
6isinfected at the island near Limon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-17
WITH FEATHERED SHAFTS.
Potomac Archers Distinguished Themselves
by Their Record of the Season.

FOtomAc Nrchers Df-tthguished ThemseIves
by Their Record of the Season.
The last has been a busy week with the local
archers. as they have taken part in two meet
ings. First came the fall meet of the Potomac
Club. at which fair proportion of the club
members contested. The gentlemen shot the
double York round, consisting of la arrows at
100 yards, 96 arrows at so yards and las arrows
at so yards, and the double American round.
consisting Of 60 arrows each at CO. 50 and 40
yards. The ladies contested at the double
national round of sc arrows at so ards and Is
arrows at so yards. also at the double Columbia
round. which consisted of IS arrows at SO, 40
and 80 yards. The leading records were by
hits and scores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-17

The Sengerbund fair, under the name Of "An
Evening in Germany" begins tonight at the
Washington Lighr Infantry Armory Hall.
The series Of entertainments are to be given
by the ladies of the Washington Senserbund
and are for the purpose Of enabling the Sanger
bund to build a home Of its own.
Tonight the fair will be opened by one Of the
District Commissioners, and the Sengerbund
and Donch's Orchestra will provide the musical
entertainment. Tomorrow night the Choral
Society will attend the fair in a body, and the
ladies' will give an exhibition lawn tennis drill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-17
ATTACKED THE SALVATION ARMY.
Kough- at wyandotte. Mich. Probably Ia
tally Ipjur. One of the Women.


tally Injur. One of the Women.
WYASDorIE. NIcH.. Oct. lin a fight
here last evening between Salvation Army
detachment and a gang Of rouSh- five persons
were seriously injured. one OF them fatally.
The injured are Carrie Low. lieutenant cut
on the head and probably fatally hurt; Frank
lutehins. bystander. cut on face and head;
Henry Griffith, salvation Army mem
Der. stabbed in the thigh: Joseph
Peoples. salvation Army member. broken
arm and cut on head Title Gracy. an
onlooker, head seriously injured. For long
time there hal been ill-feeling between
the tough element and saIyationists. As
the army was marching along with
band PLAYING and banners waving
sOpe one threw brick ut Lieut. Lowe.
Telling her to the earth This the signal
for general attack and bricks. stones. clubs
and knives were freely used the panic
stricken army.
The latter made no attempt at defense and
scattered n fact as possible No arrests have
been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-17
ADVISING LAWFUL MEASURES,
Father Delaney's Address at Teresa NJ
DOnald's Funeral.

DOnald's Funeral.
Teresa Mcdonald, the little girl who was
killed by a Baltimore and Ohio railroad train at
Sth street on Friday. was buried yesterday at
Mount Olivet. The funeral service took place
at the Church Of the Holy Name, on 18th street,
and was largely attended by friends and
sympathizers. The audience was inclined to
be not only sympathetic, but also
indignant at the sad end Of this young life.
Father Delaney preached an eloquent sermon.
in which he advised all persons to refrain from
participating in any indignation meetings
which might result in violations Of law
and order. He advised lawful and
legal redress, which he thought
could be obtained through the gentlemen who
had organized the Anti-grade Crossing Associ-
alton. The time had come when the frequency
Of such accidents made 1t necessary that citi-
zens should seek some lawful redress a. pro-
lection for themselves and children.