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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06

An Alleged Assault on a Little Girl Causes
Excitement Near Brightwood.

An Alleged Assault on a Little Girl Causes
Excitement Near Brightwood.
There was an excited crowd of citizens on
Brightwood avenue Saturday night and serious
threats were made when it was ascertained
what caused the trouble. although Policeman
Voc arrested the man complained against and
got him to the police station without any
demonstrations of violence.
It was about 10 o'clock at night when a man
appeared at the street police station on horse
back and made complaint that an alleged fe-
lonious assault had been committed.
Officer Voc got in the patrol wagon and was
driven to the house of John Keefe, which is not
far from Soldiers Home.
There he found the crowd of angry persons.
He was told that there was a prisoner in the
upper part OF the house and hearing the threats
that were being made against him the officer
told the crowd that he would have to protect
the prisoner.
Upon going upstairs he found the prisoner
Edward Shepherd. an ex-solGier. discharged
for disability, and he was accused Of having
attempted felonious assault on Mrs. Keefe'f
four-year-old daughter.
The child had been put to bed only a short
time before the trouble and its mother was at
tracted to the room by an outcry. When she
reached the room she saw the form of man
rolling beneath the bed. She screamed for
assistance and then it was that Shep-
herd was found in hiding. He was
kept in the room until the officer
was summoned and when the latter reached
the place the prisoner seated on chair
putting a cigarette. He was not drunk, so the
officer says, and the only excuse was that he
did not know how he got in the room.
Fearing there might be trouble if he at
tempted to take the prisoner through the crowd
the officer put his nippers on him and took him
out the back way.
warrant charging assault with intent to
rape was filed against the prisoner III the Police
Court this morning and when arraigned he
plead not guilty.
Judge Miller heard the testimony of the
father and mother of tine child, as well as that
of the officer, and held the prisoner in 81 900
security for the action Of the grand jury.
He was committed to jail in default of bail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06
A MUSICAL PROJECT.
Proposition to Raise a Grand Chorus of One
Thousand Voices.

Proposition to Raise a Grand Chorus of One
Thousand Voices.
One Of Washington's prominent society
leaders has been in consultation during the past
week with Prof. n. Dushane Coward looking
to the organization Of National Festival
Chorus, to be made up of voices from every
department Of the general government. 1t is
intended that the orga nization shall comprise
an active membership of l, 900 people, separated
into ten divisions, each representing different
depart ment.
Each division will maintain a separate or
ganization, the president and secretary of
rectors. The directors, besides those provided
for, will be made up OF people prominent in
official and musical circles and will have full
control and management of the entire chorus
The plan is not yet fully matured but will be
in shape for naturalization during the present
week. and promises to develop into one of more
than local importance. An idea having for its
object the organization of chorus of this kind
to be ready at all times to assist the citizens of
Washington on such occasions as often occur to
make them hosts to large numbers of visitors
will undoubtedly meet with favor here. But
aside from this feature it is intended to hold
each year week or three DAYS of festival
during which time the several divisions Of the
chorus will compete for q medal of excellency
to be held for one year. 1t is intended that the
chorus shall have as director-in-chief the di-
rector standing highest in this country, and the
selection has narrowed down to either Damrosch
or Seidl.
An organization of this magnitude will
awaken such general interest in musical matters
as to stimulate all other musical societies here
to better work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06
Rulea for Lent

Cardinal Gibbons has issued q circular con-
tanning regulations for Lent in the Roman
Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore. Ash
Wednesday, the first day Of Lent, falls on the
18th Of February. The usual regulations are
presented as to the fast and the circular says:
"By virtue Of an indult to the United States,
dated August 8, 1887, the following special dis
pensations are granted: The use Of flesh meat
is permitted at all meals on Sundays
and once day on Mondays.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
with the exception OF the second and last Sat-
urdays Of Lent. But flesh meat and fish are
not to be used at the same meal during Lent,
even on Sundays. The use of butter. cheese,
milk and eggs is also permitted every day in
Lent 1t is allowed to take in the morning
some warm liquid, as tea, coffee or thin choco-
late, made with water, and with this liquid
mouthful Of bread. Those for whom the
hour OF neon may be an inconvenient time for
dinner may invert the order and take their col
lation in the morning and their dinner in the
evening. The use Of hogs lard or dripping in
stead Of butter is authorized in preparing per-
mitted food. Persons exempt from the obliga-
ton Of fasting are free to take meat more than
once on those days when its use Is granted by
dispensation."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06

Louisa Cole nan and Robert Coleman, her
husband. are on the outs, and the former
wanted the latter sent to Jail today, but she
was too anxious about the matter, and Judge
Miller let him 60.
Assault was charged against the husband, and
the judge inquired Of Louisa what she would do
II Bob were sent to Jail.
Work for my own living" she replied.
"What could you do?'
Take in washing and 60 out in service"
"Does he support you?"
mot much but he's been supporting an
other woman since Christmas"
IF should send him to Jail then he could
not support either
And that's right" answered the woman who
hsd taken him for better or worse. Send him
to Jail. don't care for can support myself"
Robert was discharged after he had denied
that there was another woman in the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06
EXPRESSIONS OF GOOD WILL.
Judge McCOmas Presented With q Gold
Headed Cane.

Judge McCOmas Presented With q Gold.
Headed Cane.
In the Criminal Court today at the close OF
the services Of the petit jurors for January
some proceedings out Of the usual order took
place. Mr.. Thos. J. Stanton in a neat address
congratulated Judge McComas on his con-
firmation and in token Of their regard and es-
TEEN presented him with gold-headed cane
with the assurance of their confidence and good
will. Judge McComas in responding said that
he was agreeably surprised by this presenta-
ton. Ordinarily he would have been impelled
to decline such present. but they having con-
stitnted his first jury, and being associated in
his first experience on the bench here, be would
accept 1t as an expression of their good will.
He wished it understood that hereafter he
would accept no mementoes from jurors, and
only made the exception in this case because of
the very pleasant associations with his first
jury. Hereafter he would prefer only their
good will and approval
Mr.. Stanton for the jury then presented As
sistant District Attorney Clagett a handsome
silyer-headed cane and Mr.. Cagett appro-
priately responded and expressed his sorrow
that they were going, paying a high compli-
ment for their work.
Mr.. W. E. Williams. the clerk, was remem-
bered with handsome writing set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06
CAPITOL TOPICS.
COURSE OF TIE ANrI-oPrToS BILL.

COURSE OF TIE ANrI-oPrIoS BILL.
The agricultural committee on Saturday
decided to report the anti-option bill
back to the House and to nonconcur in the
Senate amendments and agree to the re-
quest Of the senate for Q conference thereon.
subsequently Mr.. Hatch reported the bill to
the House and II was placed on the Union cal
tee Of the whole.
MILITIA INSTRUCTORS
The Secretary of War has transmitted to
the House q letter from the major general
commanding the army on the subject Of the
detail Of officers of the army for prolonged
service with the militia Of the several
states, and suggests that if this policy is pur-
sued to such an extent as the general military
interests seem to require. 1t should have the
sanction Of law. To this end a draft
OF bill is enclosed. which authorizes
the Secretary of War upon the APP
plication OF Q governor Of any state to detail
an officer Of the army for duty as instructor
and inspector Of militia of that state for Pc
Rod not to exceed four years. The officer SO
detailed Is authorized to accept a commission in
the militia forces Of that state.
CLOSE SEASON FOR THE MISSISSIPPI.
Fishing In any manner whatever in the waters
Of the Mississippi river during the months Of
March, April and May of each year is made un-
lawful under bill introduced BY Senator
Stockbridge, chairman of the fisheries CON-
mittee.
FOR THE NAVAL REVIEW.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has sent to
the Senate an estimate Of appropriations
amounting to $1,000 for expenses of the army
incident to the naval review and requested that
1t be made Immediately available.
AMENDMENTS TO THE LIGHT HOUSE BILL
The omnibus light house bill as it passed the
Senate Saturday contained several amendments
providing for new light houses. An appro-
priation of $4,000 is inserted for a
light and fog signal station on or
near Butler fats, entrance to the lower
propriating $4,000 for a fog signal at lib
bets Point light, Lake Ontario, n. Y, was
disagreed to. For a light station on or near
the shoal off Point No Point, Chesapeake bay,
Nd, provision of S35, 900 is made.
For fog signal at Kewaunee, Wis. is appro-
made for light house, fog signal and line light
at or near the mouth Of the Brazos river, Texas
THE PENSION OFFICE INVESTIGATION.
The rules committee of the House has de-
cided not to report the resolution of Mr. Enloe
of Tennessee requesting authority to con-
tinue the investigation into the manage
nent OF the pension once under Com
missioner Raum. The remainder of the ses-
sion, they say, is too short for the purpose
The Raum committee, however. will De assigned
day for the disposition of their report in the
House. and in case it is not disposed of in this
time they will be recognized on q suspension
day for disposition of their findings.
FoRTIFIcATIoNs CONFERENCE.
The House appropriations committee today
considered the Senate amendments to the for
LITIGATION appropriation bill and decided to nom
concur and ask O conference
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06
UNSOLICITED TESTIMONY.
VOLUNTARY STATEMENT MADE By WE'LL
KNOWN LADY OF THIS CITY.

"A s>nss 81 d4spssf gTG'i,Eds FOR TIE RELIEF OBJ
fafn>d ~ D~ NsHlias fysa'ulsaf dIad dssirs 10 in
torrs cfAsrs wher, ,hsg esrfatnlV Gad surely Be
cured orth~y eafarThal troubles propspts 10 make
rata voluntary sfatSB.SnI" Tls sp>cksr Mss Ger
rruds Lstbt. Tssff AZ soI 1874 street southwest
eostsnufEc. sd,f- -Thrd odfeTThrnv long 4als and
ssFsrcd row ksdIehss ana a Of II!insss
Grross rersAsad toos cod sIsiis aud my nose
'rls sridoH eSas. my hSaTlRe bseIsS dgseftrs. my
Grpsfi,s gGisc eCnsegtlscs q whieh eeIVh
rsdacsfoa ~ % III puma sissP Tas disturbed
aaf Asrey Jssi rsstsd arA~isc Ih1d DIZZY sps's
rseifag q 'isss uav throat trds pressed Gf1cr
-szfaO and eof'Chef nsarly ali my Are. but. thanks
O. ~ Srui,E. HAo1. ulost cordially recommend
seiif fHI sss-ialtsf he dbots sBmptoass quickly
obafrf aId ava thorouctiy conufnnsd that he can
euys saB sulssrino 'roul thu dis,dss."
An FNINFNT DIVINE WHO SUFFERED FROM
CATAkRH AND BRONCHITIS FOR
SEVENTEEN YEARS.
E.E. 7 = Lancaster. one % the most prominent
ministers sn the vest and CENT OF the Indiana
q ns-ree. s2sakls Of the treatment pursued By DR.
rev ~. said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06

Henson Jackson and wife and Irving Tim ey,
by next friend, have filed bill through Messrs.
Critcher Critcher against the Washington
Loan and Trust Company as administrators Of
the estate of BENZ. Cooley for an account, &c.
The bill states that under an agreement with
plainti ifs Cooley paid of q mortgage on AIS
acres OF land in Charles county, Nd, Of s72O,
Cooley to sell the bonds and have one-fourth OF
the proceeds and pay the remainder to them.
1t is charged that the land was sold to the
United States for 81, 500, and $500 worth Of
timber sold therefrom, and no account has been
made to compliments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06
The Gridiron Dinner.

The famous agglomeration Of talent, wit and
wisdom that has such good time in life under
the name Of the Gridiron Club celebrated
it's eighth year on earth Saturday evening" and
gave another valid excuse for living in the form
Of q dinner at the Arlington. These annual
dinners Of the club have earned a worldwide
reputation and to be guest is an honor worth
having. This year the dinner was up to it's
precedents in the matter Of oratory, wit
and novel features. The tables were set
in the big banquet room in the form of a grid
iron and around them sat the forty immortals
and their guests, who numbered upwards Of a
hundred more. Among the latter were some Of
the most prominent men in all the leading walks
Of life and If they had anything TO say that was
worth the saying they were given the opportu-
nifty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06

A Crap Game, Fight and q Loaded Pistol,
but No BloOdshed.

A Crap Game, Fight and q Loaded Pistol,
but No BloOdshed.
Saturday night there was a game Of crap in
operation in q house within a stones throw OF
the many disorderly residences in Willow Tree
alley and there came near being the usual MUIR
der. Why no one was killed has not yet been
explained, because there was a loaded pistol in
the crowd, and fight followed dispute when
one Of the bone throwers made 'pass'' and
called ''seven."
He took the "pot' and then there was an
objection raised to his throw.
The objection was evidently not well taken,
for the man who made it measured his length
on the floor and Joseph Brown drew his pistol.
Charlie Page also figured in the affair and
claimed that Brown assaulted him.
Phil Christian, a colored man, was accused of
being responsible for the game, and SO when
Brown and Christian.
The cases were called in the Police Court
this morning and Judge Miller heard the pistol
case Several witnesses appeared and told of
the trouble.
Judge Miller remarked that the ending of so
serious meeting without injury to any one
was remarkable. He could not understand why
it was that somebody was not killed.
sentence of six months was imposed in the
concealed weapons case and a months sentence
WAS imposed in the assault case.
The gambling house case went over for jury
trial.
James E. Henderson, a colored man who lives
in Northeast Washington, was down the city
Saturday night and, like Brown, he had pistol
and it got him into trouble. He had been
drinking and while on a Columbia street car he
had some trouble about his car fare.
When the car reached North Capitol street
the trouble came to an end, for the colored
passenger had drawn . loaded revolver and
created considerable CONSERVATION among the
lady passengers in the car.
Policemen Brady and Gordon arrested him
and Judge Miller disposed of the case by i'm
posing fine Of 300 or four months in Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06

WIRES MUST 90 UNDERGROUND.


The House has agreed to the Senate
the lexington and Soldiers Home Railroad
G and d streets shall have been paved
and provided with sewers to 18th
street the company shall not be required to
construct its road beyond 18th street, and tina,
said company shall have authority to
make connection with d street from
northeast The House also amended
the bill as follows: Steam power shall not be
used on said road for traction purposes, and II
electric wires or cables are used to propel it,
cars over any Of the route hereby authorized
within the limits Of the city of Washington the
same shall be placed underground. The time
for completing the road and running cars
thereon is limited to two years.
THE SUBURBAN HIGHWAY BILL.
Mr.. Hemphill endeavored to secure consid-
Grafton Of the conference report on the suburban
highway bill in the House Saturday, but his
motion was opposed by the military academy
appropriation bill, and, upon a yea and nay
vote, the appropriation bill won the floor. The
conference report is a privileged matter, how
ever, and Q motion IL in order at any favorable
opportunity to call it up.
STREET CITIZENS OBJECT
Senator Gallinger introduced today petition
from residents and property owners Of South
K street protesting against the occupancy Of
that street by the Washington and Georgetown
Terminal Railway Company.
AGAINST INCREASE OF HOURS.
The Vice President laid before the Senate to-
day protest from the federation of labor
against any increase in the hours Of work in
the departments.
PROTEST BY CITIZENS.
A petition signed by over 100 residents and
owners Of property on 7th street east between
C street south and H street north has been for
warded to the Senate protesting against the use
Of 7th street east for street railway purposes
The petitioners claim that the occupa-
ton Of that street by railway will
work great inconvenience, injury IN
justice and annoyance to and be
an imposition on the residents of that street.
They believe a road on that street to be entirely
superfuous and useless, and would convert
what is now beautiful thoroughfare into a
mere byway. They ask the Senate to protect
their rights and interests. The road which
proposes to occupy the street referred to is the
East Washington cross town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06

Mr.. B. B. Earnsbaw, the wholesale grocer at
the corner Of 18th and n streets southeast,
slipped and fell on the ice this morning on the
south side of the avenue in front of the new
city post Office site and sustained severe frac-
ture OF the leg. The ambulance was summoned
and he was carried to the Emergency Hospital,
where the broken limb was set and medical
attention rendered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06
Justice lyalte-'s Shit

Justice Walter has, by Messrs. Cook and
Sutherland. entered suit against the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company for 100000 dam
ages, claimed by reason OF train on November
last backing into his buggy as he was crossing
the tracks at street. The buggy was wrecked
and he was so bruised and injured. lie asserts.
that he was unable to do business for two and a
half months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06

The Viking ship intended for the Chicago
worlds fair has been launched at Christiania
Admiral Karen, commander of the Norwegian
navy, and numerous naval officers were pres
ent.
Judge Stowe Of Pittsburg has signed an order
making the Mercantile Trust Company of Pitts
burg permanent receiver for the Order Of
Scion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued by the
clerk Of the court to the following: Louis
Hartman and Johanna A. Healy; Charles
Auffort and Clemmer Kinzer of Orange county
Va; Walter A. Bass and Annie Pace, both of
Halifax county, Va; J. Henry Kerby and Eu-
genis A. Brooke, both OF Prince George
county, Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06
A Sad Accident,

Friday evening between and o'clock . sad
accident occurred at the residence of Mr.. A. G.
johnson, No. IA street northwest. His three
year-old daughter fell from sofa to the floor
and was 90 badly injured that death ensued in
few minutes. Mr.. johnson IL = telegraph
operator IN the Western Union service At the
Capitol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06

The Union Wesley A. n. z. z Sunday school
organised singing association yesterday after
noon with the following officers: Miss vsne-
susla Newly, president; Mr.. Jesse Dayton. vice
president; Mis- Lille Irvine, secretary; Mr..
Roger Ennis, assistant secretary; Mr.. Chas.
Clements, librarian; Mr.. Jaa 81. 0rinnell,
assistant librarian; Mr.. John Tonsy, Mr.. J. II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06

To TEE EDrrox:-Every woman ought to write to
Wells, Richardson Co., Burlington, Vt, for one
sent me forty cloth samples Of different colors 90
that had no trouble In selecting the dyes
have saved me money, but most Of them are ex.
planned In this book. NRS J. z SINoNps
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06
A Crrr Gr,r,Nrrrn

ARR years sKl-risnos IA the u--of the Morrow
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06

PINE RIDGE MURDERERs KILLED.-Secretary
Noble has received a telegram from Inspector
Cisnsy at Pine Ridge, S. D., in which he says
that the police have returned from their pursuit
Of the cowboy murderers and report having
killed about sixteen miles from the agency
The police wore under the command Of First
Lieut.. Joe Bush The police, he says, deserve
great credit for their diligence and bravery.
Capt: Brown, with the police force at his COM
mand, in the inspectors opinion, is equal to
any emergency that may arise. No outbreak
Of the Indians or further trouble is anticiuated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06

MENTAL exhaustion or brain fatigue
Promptly cured By Bromo Settler. l0c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06

TRANsTERs FRoM STAFF AND LINH.-The fol-
lowing transfers, made by the President, are
announced: Capt. James N. Allison, from the
second cavalry to the subsistence department,
a. commissary Of subsistence. Capt. John b.
Eaton, from the Quartermaster's department to
the cavalry arm. Capt. Guy Howard, from the
subsistence department to the quartermaster's
department, a. assistant qusrtermaster. Capt
John. B. Eaton h assigned 70 the second cav
airy, troop E.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06

ARMoR PLATE To BE TEsTED.-There is
now at the Washington navy yard 300 tons of
steel armor in plates of four and fourteenth
inch thickness awaiting shipment to Indian
Head for acceptance tests by the ordnance
bureau. The plates are from the Carnegie and
Bethlehem shops, and represent lots Of armor
intended for the battle ship Oregon, now under
construction at the Cramps. They will be
subjected to severe attack by large and small
caliber guns, and II they stand the tests sue
cessfully there will be little delay in forwarding
the quantities Of armor Of which these plates
were taken ss samples for trial to the ship yard
for the Oregon.