Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-10

ANACOSTIA.

Mr.. ]. Willard Fisher, former principal
of the ADacostia public school, was a visitor
to Van Buren school yesterday.
Mr.. Wilbur Dodge, having recovered from
his illness, has gone to Manassas, Va, to
recUperate.
Electa Chapter, No. 2, Order of the East
ern Star, held the regular meeting in Ma
sonic Hall last night. There were present
twenty-seven members and four visitors
from Ruth Chapter, No. !, of Brightwood.
The regular business was laid aside, and the
following received the Initiation degree, viz:
DIR. Harrison, Rev. w. G. Davenport and
Miss Mary L. Daveppart of Anacostia, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall, Miss Helen Fields
and Mrs. f. V. Heartily from Washington.
Among applications filed were those of Mrs.
l.. v. Hinwood and Mrs. Ada +. James of
the city, and Mrs. Carrie King and Mrs
Mary G. Pyles OF Anacostia. The evening
entertainment terminated in the serving of
refreshments in the auditorium. A special
n Getting of the order will be held next
Tuesday night for the purpose of the mem
bers receiving the new degree, viz: That of
the fora o'dendra. This will take place at
o'clock.
Anacostia police officers are among the
first to put Into effect the recently passed
police regulations prohibiting the running
at large or horses, cows and other animals,
IN the suburbs as well in the city. There
Were no offenders of the law in Anacostia
proper. but at Twining City several arrests
were made. Officer Mari arrested james
Meaiy, 4 Twining City storekeeper, and
John Hearth, Twining City baker, and
Officer Green arrested Robert Dyer a huck-
ster. and John Connor, a laborer all charged
with violating this new law. They appeared
In the Police Court yesterday and were each
fined 81 for the first onense.
An3cOStia Was treated TO q small senSa-
ton yesterday morning. The result was the
issuing by Justice Carroll Smith of two
warrants. one charging Charles Havenner
with assault with intent to kill, and the
other charging William Havenner, Charles
father. with profanity. The trouble was all
brought on by family affairs. Edmund
stephenson. an uncle of young .Havenner
was the complainant. 1t is said that there
has been q misunderstanding in the Haven
Ter family, which has led to Mrs Hayenner
the mother OF Charles, leaving home and
going to reside somewhere in Washington.
stephenson, her brother, has been her
CHAMPION, and frequent disputes have arisen
between young HaVenner and Stephenson
Yesterday morning Stephenson called at the
entrance to Havenner's home and. il is
alleged, used strong language and disorderIy
Efforts To see HaVenner. Havenner was en-
gagged in the hallway near the door in fix
Ing gas meter, and claims Stephenson
made at him with the intention of commit
ting an assault. With the purpose of de-
Tending himself he struck Stephenson in the
forehead with screw wrench. Stephenson
fell back against lamp post but as soon
as he recovered himself swore out the war
AHvenner. Words ensued and the warrant
Tor profanity followed Both Havenners were
arrested by Officer Reagan, but released on
security The parties concerned have good
connection in the little suburb, and the
trouble is the main topic for Dame Gossip
Mrs Annie VI. Furrow, residing on Good
Hope Heights, appeared before Justice
Smith yesterday and swore out a warrant
against Harriet Singleton. a colored girl
employed in tie saloon of William Rose. on
Harrison street, charging her with petit
larceny. some time ago Mrs. Furrow miss
ell shawl. She saw her shawl in Harriet
possession. and hence the warrant Harriet
SAID she purchased the shawl from a dealer
on nth street. The dealer mentioned is no
longer in business, but has removed to Ball
tiinore. Officer Farquhar arrested Harriet.
Who answered TO the charge today in the
Police Court.
The charitably inclined are Investigating
the condition of a family on jackson street
Police Officer Farquhar reports that a fam
lly living on that street is sadly in need
The head of the family is sick in bed and
unable TO walk. The mother is also very ILL
anu, IN fact, in precarious condition
ihree small children add TO the cares of the
suffering family. Neighbors have been sup
flE1ns their wants for several days past.
Anything for the family will be received at
me police station and promptly delivered to
them.