The evening times., 1896-04-29
City Brevities

morrow night. Mr.. Herbert Will make a
speech.
An uucanny trademark has been adopted
by William Schoneberger, keeper OF the
morgue." He hastle death s head, or skull
and cross bones, printed on one corner OF
his visiting cards, IN addition to his name
address and official designation. He alse
wears a scarf pin of the same grewsome
design.
Foreman j. T. Young of No. 8 fire en-.
gine, in Southeast Washington, is recover
ing from a bad case of blood po isouing.
due to an injury he received at a recentcon-
fiagration. Assistant Foreman q. w.
Kettler is in charge OF the company during
his absence.
Sewer water has undermined the pave
ment in front OF No. 336 Eleventh street
southeast, and left hole which is danger
GUS to pedestrians.
Patrolmen X. C. Dyer aai William Robie
OF the Fifth precinct are on the sick list.
Police Sergt. j. N. Barry OF the South
Washington precinct is on leave of absence.
There is pool of stagnant water, dan
gerous to health, in the alley between q
and l, Twelfth and Thirteenth streets
southeast. Police Lieut.. McCathran has
reported this breeding spot OF disease to
headquarters.
Police Matron 8. r. Pennifill OF the
Twelfth street station Is absent from duty
owing to sickness.
Two of West virgina's Representatives
in Congress, Messrs. Dovener and Huling
returned yesterday from a vicit to theh
homes. The former is felicitating himself
upon the heavy Republican vote polled at
.he recent primaries, the largest ever cast
and outnumbering the Democratic strength
two to one.
The warm weather of the last few day
has made the bathing beach an attractive
spot for boys. and in order to keep them
out OF the water and bath houses. 1t was
found necessary to detail an officer for
duty there. Patrolman Browne of the
First precinct was selected for the place.
Patrolman Hcrndon of the First pre-
cinct. who has been seriously i'll for
several months. is Conyalcscent, and ex-
poets 10 return To street duty in few days.
lively fistic encounter took place be
tween two diminitive colored newsboys
at the corner of Ninth and Penns ylyania
avenue last night. The combatants were
separated by Policeman McCort before
they succeeded in damaging each other.
An entertainment will be given at the
Eastern High School Friday and Sat
urday evenings ofth!s week. School talent
only will he employed, and the proceeds
are to be used for the school library BEN
eft.
Rev. Hiram yrooman, one of the visit
ing ministers to the swedenborglan Coun-
Gil. is from Baltimore, and has reputa-
ton as rcformer and philosopher. He is
pastor of one OF the largest congregations
in the Monumental City.
Dead ana decaying street trees are
being replaced with those OF thrifty growth
at various points throughout the city. Two
big wagons laden with boxes and young
trees were on the streets today.
Detectives Carter and Gaila!Icr this MORN
ing arrested Charles Brown. a well-dressed
young man. on the charge Of stealing 4
bicycle. the property OF Mr.. Robert A.
Wheeler. OF No. 1889 Ninth street north
west. The wheel was stolen October 20.
and passed through several hands. but was
traced by the detectives and recovered.
Brown will be tried in the police court to-
morrow.
The District authorities are giving n
good'deal attention 10 the streets and ave
nues, and it is fair presumption that the
city will wear its most pleasing aspect in the
presence of the thousands OF Christian
Endeavorers expected here in July
Policeman Yulee Hodges of No. / is on
leave OF absence.
Among the patent issues OF the past week
were the following to Washington invent
ors: Stone Roy, spreading cart; Frank Ba ID
win, caisson: John T. Bull. incubator;
D. NiltT. EDNtTrOT.
Willie Collier. colored lad, was learn
ing to ride a wheel last night on Tenth
street. near northwest, and fell off
striking on his nose on the pavement The
injured member bled profusely. but the
plucky boy remounted the cycle and con-
tinued the attempt.
a haCkman driving along sachusetts
avenue fell asleep last night on the seat
Of his vehicle. and the horse ran into the
curbing and across the sidewalk. Passing
pedestrians set the animal Alright. turning
him back into the street. and the weary
'cabby' ''continuedhomeward withouta wax
Ing.
The meeting OF the Single Tax Club this
evening in Typographical Temple will be
addressed by DR.. Mary E. Morrison on the
Element of Chance in the Single Tax" A
general discussion of the subject will fol.
ow.
The United States Fish Commission steam
IT Fish Hawk is tied up at the dock in the
navy yard.
The Treasury yesterday lost 81 63 600 in
gold coin apd $500 in bars, making the
gold reserve $125.549,5O2.
One hundred and sixteen deaths were re-
ported at the Health Department for the
,ast week. Nonew cases OF diphtheria were
'eported and quarantine was removed
rom two premises. Four cases of scarlet
ever were reported.