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The morning times., 1896-09-02
HALF 4 DAYS DO|AGs. IN WASHINGTON.
Local News of Twelve Hours Briefly
Told for Busy Readers.
RODE IN A PALACE CAR.
Now Embezs.er Williams Is Detained
In the Witness Room.

Now Embezz.er Williams Is Detained
In the Witness Room.
Policeman Dan Williams, the trusted
custodian of police court fines, who en-
bezzled about $1,000 and then He'd from
Washington, reached this city yesterday
afternoon from st, Louis in custody OF
Detective Boyd, as told In The Evening
Times OF yesterday.
Mr. Williams and his companion, the
detective, travelled In a sleeping car and
ate In the dining car. The berth which
the embezzler occupied was directly across
tire aisle In the Pullman sleeper from
that which Detective Boyd filled, and, as
far as possible, every precautioD was taken
to insure his safety.
When Detective Boyd reached st. Louis
he found Williams in cell. He was re-
ceiving the same treatment which Is meted
out to ofAer prisoners. Williams had been
given nothing to eat but the re gular prison
food. When Detective Boyd reached the
jail he set about To notify this condition
Of things. He proposed to get Williams a
first-class breakfast, but the guard, who is
described as stubborn, said that no first
class breakfast should be sent in to vii
iiarns and that he should eat the same fare
which the other prisoners ate.
Detective Boyd sought the chief OF police
and laid the case before him. He showed
ban Williams was not an ordinary crin.'
inal: that he was a member Of the police
department OF Washington and the ofrense
of which he was guilty was the embezzle-
ment Of about $1,000 in public money.
The St. Louis chief saw the logic OF De-
tective Boyd's statement at glance and
issued an order that Mr.. Williams should
be allowed privileges not usually accorded
prisoners.
When he reached Washington yesterday
afternoon he was escorted 10 the private
apartments of Inspector Hollinberger at
the District Building, and only his intimate
personal friends were allowed TO see him.
Then lie was driven to police station No. 6.
At No. Williams was detained in the wit
ness room. This is large. airy apart
mept on the second floor, with two win
dows and southern exposure. The apart
mcnt is carpeted and IL is fitted with Sas
and water. At this season the cells, in
which ordinary prisoners are confined, are
somewhat uncomfortable.
Late III the evening Dr. hewitt Called
DR.. Nevilt is one OF tie police physicians,
and it was thought advisable to send him
10 see Williams, as the latter might lie in
need OF medical advice. DR.. hewitt was
ioath to discuss the condition OF Mr.. Will
iains, but it is quite popular teiief
with members of the department that Will
Jams is insane, and it Is quite probable,
that should the department proceed to
criminal prosecution, insanity Will lie the
ground of defense.
The morning times., 1896-09-02
PINNED DOWN BY A FENDER
j. D. Nevins Crawled Out Dusty,
but Uuhurt.

MI j. ID. Nevins, WHO resides at No.
635 Maryland avenue northeast, ran INTO
car No. 2o3>of the Washington and George
town Railway Company last night on NJ
street, near Thirty-thrd street Dorth-
west. Nevins was in company with
party OF ladies on the way TO Cabin John.
and IN avoiding collision with one or the
cyclers ran onto the track in front OF tie
car. He was throw n directly In front
OF the car, and before Gr,pmaD Arnettcould
bring the train to stop, the ienCer had
passed over him and he was pinned TO the
ground by the wheel guards.
-Pohce Ofricers Harrison and Bro wu
were sOon on the spot and ASSISTED in
extricatiIg the man.
To the great surprise OF the GRO wd
which had collected, Mr.. Nevins was uD-
injured and began busting off his some what
torn clothing His wheel was demolished.
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important to Pensioners.

As the Pension Agent desires the local
pensioners to have their vouchers executed
and returned to his office as early pension
day as possible, John H. O'Donneil, the O.
tary public, -326 Pennsylvania avenue,
Capitol Hill, near National Capital Bank,
will be ct his office on the 4th of Septem-
ber at O'Clock in the morning to execute
vouchers for pensioners who, II they come
early, will receive their checks the same
day. se2-3t
The morning times., 1896-09-02
EAST wAsHINGToS DEMOCRATS.
Old Club Reorganized ut u Big Meet
ing,

1Dk.
TIE Democrats OF East Washington last
evening took the preliminary steps toward
booming Things IOr Bryan AMI Sewall. The
meeting, wl.ich Was nell III the mig hall ut
Pennsylvania avenIe AM Third street south
east, was calIeu W uruer by Mr.. II. F.
feake, the former president Of the East
Washington Democratic Club, who All
nouDced That 1t WAS held for the purpose OF
reorgani2ing the club. THAT time there
were nearly 500 people la the hall. Mr..
Peake was selected as the temporary pre-
siuing officer and Ar T.. B. WoOI was chosen
secretary.
On motion IL was decided TO proceed to
the election OF new Officers, and, without
any preliminary speefnrs, the following
were chosen: PRESIDENT! c. I. Bride, first
vice president. A b. hallen: second wee
president, james Conner; secretary. c. L.
Wood; treasurer, X. Il: j. Atweil; ser
geant-at-arms, c. f. Shelton. -s... o. -
Previous to ad. olrnmrnt the men in the
.fIli were gwen an oppustanity to sign rs,
roll ani become members D. the East VAST
ington Democratic cub. ana there were
nearly $50 who came forward and signed
The club was originally organized In leS2,
and the handsome silk banner which was AT
that tine secured was turned over to the
keeping Of the new organization. The
meeting adjourned to meet again next Tues-
day night, when there will be rousing
Democratic jubilee and at which speeches
will be delivered by pTtmiBeuts speakers.
The morning times., 1896-09-02

There is considerable complaint being
made over the last races at Baltimore.
The Washington boys do not think they
had fair deal. In the amateur events
PAGERS were put in to give better time, it
was said. In the trials these PAGERS
were permitted to qualify and in the
finals the PAGER was given the second prize.
The home boys had no objection TO
PAGERS, that was all right. But they Oh
jected to their having the second prize
and object more strongly to the fact that
no Washington rider was made PAGER.
There were eight Washington cnlries amt
they think there should have been a di-
vision.
The morning times., 1896-09-02
no Send voters Home.

The Henry Cabot Lodge Campaign Club
held its regular meeting yesterday after
noon at its headquarters, In the Capital
Savings Bank Building, on F street. The
club will take an active part in the
campaign In behalf of the Republican
ticket, and will especially exert its best
efforts to get voters who are temporarily
residing in Washington to their homes in
the States on election day. e7
The morning times., 1896-09-02
His Head Hit First.

Lewis GOodney, cOlOred. In coming from
his home at Sligo, Nd, on Brightwood
car yesterday AFTERNOON, suffered con-
fused wound Of the scalp by being thro wn
from the car to the ground. The accident
occurred at Seventh street and Grant
avenue, and was caused by his stumbling
just as he was about TO alight. The injured
man was removed to Freedman's Hospital,
where his wounds were dressed.
The morning times., 1896-09-02
Welded a stolen whip.

Daniel Wood, oOlored, attempted TO steal
q carriage whip from team standing In
front of Dugan's livery stable, corner
Thirty-third and n streets northwest, last
night. James w. MAJORITY AN employe OF
the stables, detected the theft and gave
pursuit. Wood resisted capture, and free
fight ensued, in which the carriage whip
figured prominently. Policemen Harrison
and Brown settled the matter by arresting
Wood on charge OF disorderly conduct
The morning times., 1896-09-02
BIG MIKE" DEBARRED.
Faculty VIII Not Let Him Play G

Faculty VIII Not Let Him Play on
the Georgetown Team.
The faculty of Georgetown University
have notified Manager Berry that George
A. Mahoney, Familiarity known as big
Mike" must be debarred from the George
town University baseball team on account
of his persisting in playing summer ball"
with the town team of Corning, N. Y.
AS Mahoney is one of the most brilliant
and popular players in the college world.
this decided action of the faculty will be
regarded with interest by all lovers of
purely amateur sport.
The morning times., 1896-09-02
Policy Case Dismissed.

James Pollard, coloretl, was charged be-
fore Judge Mills, yesterday, by Officer
Flatber with being policy runner Father
testified that he arrested Pollard While
his possession, but no policy strips. Several
witnesses testi fed to giving Pollard
money TO play for them, hut did not think
be was runner The case was dismissed.
The morning times., 1896-09-02
Her Brain May BE Injured.

Maria Thomas, u coiored wasDerwnman,
No. 219 Third street south west, was struck
on the head by man, at No. 1873 First
street south west, last night. She sus-
taiDed fracture of the skull. She was
with William Henry Creek, colored, aud 1t
was said that the man whose name is not
known, and Tor whom the police are
looking, assaulted the woman through jeaI-
ousiy She. was taken to Emergency Hos-
pital in the patrol wagon Of the Fourth
precinct ~
The morning times., 1896-09-02

The Commissioners yesterday notified
President Samuel L. Phillips OF the Metro
politan Railway Company to remove from
the street the track laid on d street north
west between the baltimore and ohio rail
road track and the tracks OF the street rail-
way company at New Jersey avenue and
D streets.
They suggest that these tracks have
served the purpose for which they were
laid and are now very much In the way.
They especially obstruct the smooth go
ing OF vehicles at the crossing on New Jer-
sey avenue.
laid on the surface of the street; were put
down to enable the metropolitan Company
to haul its new electric cars from the flat
cars to its tracks.
MUST REPAIRTHE TRACKS.
The Commissioners also notified the Belt
Line Company to re-establish and repair
their tracks on B street southwest, between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth. Otherwise the
work. will be.done by-tbc District govern
ment and charged to the road.
permit was issued yesterday to the
United States Electric Lighting Company
to place a pole and string. the necessary
overhead wires in the alley in square 1872
in order to make connection with premises
No. 1927 De Sales street The pole is to be
located Immediately in the rear or the
premises. The permit requires that the
wires shall be well insulated.
A report on the District telegraph and tel
ephone service made recently shows what
was done in the way of repairs aud exten
sions of the fire alarm and police systems
during the year which nded June 80, 1885.
A considerable amount of new apparatus
has been put In the central office.
Twenty-sevc new fire alarm boxes were
put Into service a year ago One was for
the German Orpha n Asylum. Aboutseventy
miles of wire were added to the system,
making three new signal circuits.
NiDeteen fire alarm boxes were renewed
Tho total cost to the District was SIG, ,233
The German 0rpha Asylum Association
paid $i25 for the box at that place.
The new circuits cover lexington, Ivy
City and Trinidad. Twining City and Ana
costa, including the German Orphan Asy
luni and Mou ut Pleasant as far north as
Howard avenue. II is proposed to con-
structtwo new signal and two new alarm
circuits as soon as practicable.
There are ROW ten signal and four alarm
circuits. Also fifteen add itional boxes
will be put in the territory covered by the
three new circuits.
The morning times., 1896-09-02
Sent Up for Poker Playing.

William Jackson, whose rooms were
raided Monday uigbt. 10y Detective Harti-
gan for allowing gambling on his premises,
was tried before Judge Mills yesterday y
Detective Hartigan stated that the de-
fendaut bad only been in the rooms three
days and asked the courts mercy. The
defendant admitted his guilt. and was fined
$40 and sentenced to Jail for five days,
with 10 days additional In default of the
fine
The morning times., 1896-09-02
Cooled orr in a Cell

George johnson and James. Lewis. two
colored boys, were disporting themselves
on a merry go-round at Twenty-fifth
and n streets last night, when johnson
applied an objectionable epithet to Lewis.
The tight then began. Policemen Park
ham and O'Brien took the youthful bel
ligerents to No. 8 station, where they
spent last night
The morning times., 1896-09-02
FELL FROM A MOVING CAR.
Mrs. Anna Howard Painfully Injured
at the Transfer Station.

Mrs. Anna HOWARD Painfully Injured
at the Transfer Station.
A painful accident befell Mrs. A ma
Howard as she was getting of car 2l4, GU
the Georgetown cable cars, last night, at
the transfer station, on Fifteenth street. Mrs.
Howard and Mr.. Howard We're on their
way from Georgetown, and Were TO he
transferred to the Fourteenth street line, to
go north. The lady, not Noticing that
the car was still in motion, stepped of, md
fell, striking her head on the asphalt.
Policeman Emmert went to her as
sistance promptly, aud was quickly aided
b y Mr.. Howard, who bad gone to the traus
fer station, aud had not noticed the ac-
cident to Mrs. Howard. She was taken nto
Tbompson's pharmacy, where she was
given the proper remedies, aud was en-
abled TO return to her home in the cars
The morning times., 1896-09-02
SLAUGHTER. OF BIRDS
Hundreds of Gunners Out on the
Seasons First Day

Seasons First Day.
The reed bird season opened yesterday
very early In the morning, with the rattle
Of small arms down the Potomac and in
the marshes OF the Eastern Branch. 1t
was Inauguration day also for the oyster,
which Is in season, according 10 the old
saw, only In the months which have an ''r''
In their spelling. The reed bird has two
RS in his Bane aud is shot. to death in
proportion.
The shooting on the adjacent marshes
: was excellent from the standpoint of The
humber OF Nimrods and ramrods, but the
reed bird ana ortolan have come as yet
only US to the vanguard, which was, how
ever, numerous enough 10 have made the
preliminary engagement brisk and profit
able.
some Of the sportsmen in the Eastern
Br,t,ch w~rs, in boats, which were padded
around in the various channels, but the
majority OF them waded about in the
marsh and mud, willie another crowd
held the shore, and took the birds on the
wing. As usual, the showers OF lead on the
bridge, and the crowds OF smoke up the
river. announced that the birds had come,
largely TO remain over for the winter on
ice ut the Usual rates for dozens aud bali
dozens.
The oyster as novelty Oh the first of
September is fiction that would witt the
collar Of a campaign lie. He is here all
the season Found, lot quite as fat and as
much for the money as lie is in the winter
months, but he is here all the game and
arrived yesterday from the home markets
In what might be called All edition de luxe.
The morning times., 1896-09-02
Planning a Biz, ai.etiny.

7i The executive committee OF the Mckip-
ley and Hobart lnterstate National Re-
publican Club held its regular meeting
yesterday and accepted the report of
the committee on permanent headquar
ters. Tie committee on Ratification re
ported that they bad secured Center
Market Hail, anu tile Iatlir, arion meeting
will be held this month. Tie folio wing
have been invited: Hon. Thomas B. Reed,
Col. Lamb, chairman OF the Virginia State
committee; Gov. Lowndes OF Maryland,
Hon. John II. Langs:on, cof. p. Fl. Carson.
Hon. +. Is. 5. Pinchback, Prof. r, 7.
Greepef OF New York. Rev. W. b. Derrick,
DR.. G w. Bryant and A. b. Cosey or Jersey
City. The club will open its headqua rters
at No. 1916 Pennsylvania avenue north
west, with house wa arIuiDg. ON Wedncs-
day evening, September s..
The morning times., 1896-09-02

There was some interesting bicycle races
on the White Lot last night, and the five
eighths of a mile circle was covered in
excellent time, considering the darkness
and the condition of the road. A new
tandem team, whom 10 one seemed to
know, went after the circle tandem record
OF 1:O6, but they failed to secure it by
several big seconds.
The morning times., 1896-09-02
Her Husba nd Made Threats.

James Monroe, colored resident of
"swampoodle,'' was locked up at the
Second precinct station last night by
Policeman Ellis, on the charge of threats
preferred by his wife, Charlotte Monroe.
The prisoner has threatened to kill his
wife on several occasions, and last night
he became SO violent that she was compelled
to seek the police protection.
The morning times., 1896-09-02

IN OI
The condition of Mrs. Florence Lurne.
the colored woman vho lies i'll at her
home, No. 1363 b stseet northeast, with
diphtheria, is not materially improved, but
the attention of the cal6red people having
been drawn to the case, efforts are being
made to see that the woman and her three
children are being properly cared for.
The morning times., 1896-09-02
HIS COLLAR BONE BROKEN.
Several Bicyclers Go Down In Trial
Heats at Hampden Park.

Heats at Hampden Park.
Springfield, Mass, Sept. 1.-The pre-
liminary heats OF the races Of tomorrow
wereruno off at Hampton Park thismorning
The heats were, as rule, ridden in good
time, but there were several cases of tire
some loafs. Most OF the heats for the mile
races were run in half mile heats. The
track is fast and hard.
There was badaspill In the last heat OF
the one mile professional handicap, Bliss,
Cooper, Coleman, Ragby and Nat Butler
goingdown bone was broken
and Newton had a bad cash unde T his eye
Butler claims that Pete Berio is to blame.
The morning times., 1896-09-02

Mr.F. e. Potts. lieutenant OF the Airing
tons, Is 10 longer a professional The ban
has been removed from him by Mr.. Gideon.
For a few brief days, though, he was
among the high and mighty or the bicycle
world.
The morning times., 1896-09-02

Fred Coleman, colored, was arrested
last night by Policeman Herndon OF the
First precinct on the charge Of larceny
of clothing from Charles Borgess. Of
Groom, Nd. This 10 the fourth time Police
man Herndon has brought in this man on
charges OF theft. rss "a
The morning times., 1896-09-02
Aneaulted Bier Net0hbo

Fannie Hughes. white, of No. 2tl4 West
morclpad avenue, was arrested yesterday
by Off3cer Houser on q WarYant CHARGING
her with committing an assault on her
noighbof. Mary Janlfcee.
The morning times., 1896-09-02
Het Anhes Cau.ed a Blaxe.

Hot Ashes Caused q Blaze.
Live ashes, piled against a, fence in the
rear of No. 1899 Thirty-third street north
west. occupied by George E. Howard,
caused a slight blaze slast night. Engine
company No. responded and soon cx-
tinguished the flames. The damage was
slight.
The morning times., 1896-09-02

The team 70 Baltimoreipthe coming inter
city race will be composed of Knight,
French and Meyers. Knight is a new man
and takes the place OF Putnam. The
Washington team VIII be Ball, Sims and
Mudd.
The morning times., 1896-09-02

Mr.. william GcttiDger, who has charge
or Tie national bicycle circuit meet, has
decided on the date.
ia The meet will only be for one day and
will be held Monday Oclober b. Yesterday
Mr. GettiDger received the sanction from
Chairman Gideon 10 change the date from
the 18th to the 9th.
The event promises TO be the greatest
ever held In bicycle circles here. Already
assurances have been received that E. C..
bald. Olto Zeieier and Tommy Cooper Will
positively be present. These young men
are among the best known riders in the
country and their presence Is a surety that
Other racers OF national note are coming.
Last night tile program for the meet was
arranged. There will be Elk events as fol-
lows.
. One mile open. amateur. Three prizes.
One mile handicap, amateur! Three
prizes.
Two mile tandem, amateur. Twop prizes.
One mile, professional. Three prizes.
First, $40: second, $50; third, $25.
Two mile handicap, professional. Four
$40; fourth, $50.
Two Third mile. professional. Three
prizes. First, S76; second, $50; third.
The cash prizes are the largest, with
two exceptions, offered on the circuit. this
year. The money will be deposited in
bank today Entry blanks will be mailed
today and sent to each circuit town. The
management expects that the meet will
be a great success
The morning times., 1896-09-02

Mr. Gcttingcr was unable to get away
for the Springfield meet anu is busy
ut home husthng up the circuit meet.
The morning times., 1896-09-02
MUST REMOVE 0[D TRACKS
Metropolitan Road Notified by
the Commissioners.
REPAIRS TO THE BELT LINE

That Company Warned to Ma he Them
or the District WIN Do So-New Fire
and Police Telegraph Service-Ex-
tensions to the Suburbs-Sealer of
weights and Measures Reports.
The morning times., 1896-09-02

Estate OF Major Crawford.
Joseph H. Crawford, son OF the late Majo-
Henry L. Crawford, applied yesterday for
letters as executor OF his fathers estate:
His petition sets forth that the property
consists Of $50 900 In real estate and $265,
900 in personally. - sss,-sss5 :
The morning times., 1896-09-02

Billy Sims gays he will hereafter ride
under c. A. c. colors.
The morning times., 1896-09-02

The Invincible Cycle Club is arranging
for number Of century runs during the
coming fall.
The morning times., 1896-09-02

Col J. Hart Britain is off on a week.
trip To the North.
The morning times., 1896-09-02
Thia L.a5l Jamped Carr

Philip Bayne, white. aged thirteen years,
WAS arrested by Officer Hall OF No. 8
police station, last, night, for -jumplug on
and OF the Metropolitan eiectric cars He
LEFT 40sas <ul1a1seAt for orehissaRpsafn1ee IN
coat tni6 morning
The morning times., 1896-09-02
ONE DAY CIRCUIT MEET
Big Riders win Be Here on
October Fifth.
PROGRAM is ARRANGED

Five-Mile Event Favorite With the
Novices In the City-Washington
Boys Critictse Their Treatment In
the Baltimore Races-Next Inter-
city Match.
The morning times., 1896-09-02

The entries for the five-miie handicap
bicycle race, at International PARK, Labor
Day, closed yesterday. A large number OF
entries have been made.
The interest among the local men Is
especially noticeable. Riders are going
In To try their hands who have never
ridden before. This race promises to be
full OF sport from beginning 10 finikh.
Among those already in are:
Harry j. Dodge, C. E. Cause, D. r.
Moore, L. G. Dimmick, II. Pficbard, E.
L. Burton, Harry z. Greer, Bayard T.
Wrenu, George L. Smith, Z. A. Duvall,
T. n. Mudd, Henry w. CIumm, of this
city, and J. u. Gibbs, Forest Glen, Nd.
The tandem races will briug out Greer
and Smitb, lie Compte aud Wright, OF
Cambridge, Nd, and dark horse" The
latter. it is said, will surprise all the
boys.
The match race between Billie Sims
ana Fred Schade is the dra wing attraction
Sims began his practice yesterday at
the track. He is in good form and expects
to make things hum. Schadeis at Hcrndon
recuperating. In speaking of the event
yesterday Sims said.
II think we will pull the mile record
down to 2:05 anyway in this race. Fred
and myself Will do our best. We are ex-
cellcnJ friends and IL he beats me it is
all right"
The morning times., 1896-09-02

The B. l.. B. Club had an enjoyable ride
to Emory Grove Sunday.
The morning times., 1896-09-02

1t is a fact that one barrel of
Flour will make two hundred and
fifty loaves of bread-each loaf Of
the same size as You now pay five
cents for to your baker.-At this rate
ESQ loaves cost you twelve and one
half dollars-by baking your own
bread from Flour purchased from
US at SO so per barrel you save Just
50 on every barrel you. use, besides
the advanta ge OF having better bread
We would also call your attention
to our special sale Of Squirrel brand
of Table Corn Meal at 10 cents a
sack
The morning times., 1896-09-02

Today's price on Best Smoked
Sugar-cured Shoulders, 3-4 cents
this price is simply wonderful-it
hardly pays the cost of sIuoking-but
the bargain is yours-cone and leave
your orders for them, every one lean
and run small. being from to s
pounds each. A whole shoulder.
therefore. only costs you from 20 tH
40 cents