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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
HEALTH OF THE DISTRICT.
Statistics for the Past Week ShON
Decline in Death Rate.

Decline in Death Rate.
According to the reports received at the
health department the deaths in the Dis
.trict during the past week declined to 81
from 103 in the week preceding. The an
nual death rate accordingly fell from 1919
TO 49, for the total population. OF those
who died. A were white and 53 colored, the
rate for the former being 10 Il and for the
latter 1924. The principal prevailing
causes were diarrhoeal complaints, II
deaths; diseases of the nervous system. IA
deaths, and consumption II deaths. OF the
zymotic class of diseases, there was one
fatal case of typhoid fever and three of
whoOping cough.
Since the last report four houses were
placed in quarantine account of the
presence of diphtheria, while two houses
were released therefrom, leaving ten prem
Uses with warning cards.
On account of scarlet fever one house
was quarantined. No cards, were removed
and five premises remained in isolation
A review of the meteorological condi-
tons showed a week of cloudy weather
with but one clear day: a mean tempera-
ture of the air of a degrees, and a mean
relative humidity of so, with mild westerly
winds and rainfall of .27- of an inch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
REMOVED BY DEATH.
The Zoo Sustains the Loss of Two Rare
Seals,

The Zoo SustatnS the Loss OF Two RIA re
Seals.
The West Indian seals which formerly
occupied cage in the animal house at the
Zoo are dead. During their short stay
hundreds of people paused daily to watch
their graceful swimming and diving, but
few understood the historical interest of
the species, members of which are said to
have been the identical sea wolves which
were the first large animals on the Ameri-
can continent 20 be encountered by Euro
peans.
At the time of Columbus voyage to these
shores the seals were very abundant be-
tween the Bahama Islands and the Central
American coast. In 1915 Dampier made
the first definite record of their existence
in the Caribbean sea, and further related
how his superstitious crew refused to salt a
supply of the flesh, although the ship
provisions seemed likely to run short on the
return voyage.
The animals were afterward slain in
large numbers for their Oil, and were so
nearly eXterminated to become COM
paratively unknown. Their palts being
worthless, the incentive for their Gestruc-
ton was removed when the oil was no
longer desired, and the few which survived
were left in peace upon the coral isets off
Yucatan.
The pair which have just died in the Zoo
were purchased by this government from a
party or fishermen who caught them On
their native shores. So little had been
known of their habits previously that their
feeding was largely experimental They
were conceded to have subsisted chiefly on
fish. with few mollusks, but just what
kinds they preferred for a regular diet
could not be determined. The keepers re-
ported that while they eagerly seized and
macerated any fish which was thrown into
their tank, daily examination of the wa
ter proved that much was rejected, and
this lack of suitable food Is heliaved IN
have been the primary cause of their death.
although several other conditions operate
Gnfavorably upon the keeping of the West
Indian seals in captivity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
SPECIAL OFFICER FINED.
Nathaniel Kent Convicted of Making
lnprOvOkcd Assault.

Nathaniel Kent, a special officer, was to-
day fined so by Judge KimbaII for making
an assault on Theodore r. Newman. a
youth about nineteen years of age, On the
night Of August Z.
The testimony showed that shortly before
IL o'clock midnight of that day Kent missed
his handkerchief, which, as was today de-
veloped, was taken by DR.. Fitch, by whom,
in part, Kent was employed. Kent then
went to where bicycle belonging to New
man was standing and taking hold of 1t
started to carry 1t away. He remarked
that he intended to keep the bicycle until
his handkerchief was returned to him.
Newman ran after Kent and demanded
his bicycle, which he had only purchased
few days before but Kent refused to give
it up, and a tussle ensued, during which
the officer struck at Newman several times
with his club. but missed him, and each
time dealt the wheel heavy blow on the
handle bars. Newman finally caught hold
of the club. Kent then drew his revolver
and placed 1t close to Newman's face but
did not fire the weapon.
Judge kfmball, in response to request
from eKnt, released him on his personal
bonds until tomorrow in order to enable
him to raise the amount of the fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26

The funeral Of VIM. II. Bell, ST., for the
last twenty years an employee of the PEN
sion bureau, took place yesterday after
room from his late residence, No. 800 T
street northwest. The services were con-
Quoted by the Rev. DR.. Power of The Car
field Memorial Church. The remains were
borne to their last resting place in Oak Hill
cemetery.
the active palltearers, who were his
close friends during life, were the followin,
gentlemen: Col. VIM d. Davis, Dominicl
Murphy. reconnaissance pensions; VIM.
II. Bailey, chief clerk. pension office; Col.
G. c. Kniffn. chief record division, pension
office; Messrs. p. H. Taft and L. b. Steirc,
both of the pension Office.
The floral offerings were numerous and
handsome. among them being q vacant
chair from his Office associates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Items Of News Gathered West of Rocl
Creek,

There was curious sight witnessed yes
terday shortly after noon by a number of
persons who happened to be on 32d street.
One of the guard wires to the trolley of
the Georgetown and Tenleytown electric
railroad between street and the curve in
32d street, few hundred feet south, broke
with loud report and fell to the ground,
touching the trolley and the track and thus
making circuit The electrical display
lasted several min and was quite pref
ty. The center of the street was practi-
caily blocked to traffic until the employees
OF the company cleared the way.
vincent Jones, colored laborer, vas
driving pair of horses yesterday belong
ing to Mr.. Benz. Harper, when the driver
OF another vehicle cut almost directly in
to avoid collision, but the shaft struck
the flank of the horse in 'front.' inflicting no
INJURY. Humane Officer Rabbit who wit
messed the occurrence, swore out war
to animals, but in the Police Court this
morning the judge dismissed the case.
george Turner, a colored huckster, was
arrested Yesterday by Policeman L:ntler
ing Out his wares. In the Police Court he
paid fine of s..
The charge of criminal assault preferred
Dy Mary warren, Il colored girl against
stated in The Star yesterday, was dis
missed by the judge of the Police Court.
Ihere was no evidence to show that such
an attempt had been made, and the ;.ro-
prletor of the lunch room knew nothing
OF the matter at all--in fact, did not hear
OF II until the arrest was made late in
the evening. He attempted to find out
something which would substantiate the
story of the girl, but nothing could be
learned outside of her own statements.
Inc swearing out of the warrant is re-
sarded more as piece of spite work than
Mr.; j. ID: Sullivan will shortly begin the
breaking OF ground for a two-story and
basement store and dwelling at 26IO. p
street. The structure will have a front of
bum brick and will cost $1,000
Policeman Trussel is off on a leave of
several days 10 visit his stock farm near
Leesburg. Gold has been discovered On
the place, and if found to be in paying
Qualities and quantities it will be mined.
DE- E. harrington Hennell of Kimberley,
Notts, ENGLAND, has been visiting his
mother, Mrs. VIM. l.. harrington of
GEORGETOWN He expects to attend the
medical conference to be held in Montreal
next month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
ANACOsTIA HAPPENINGS.
Complaint AEafnsG Reckess Bicycle
Riders-lllneHakOf Gen. Horn.

Complaint AEafnsG ReckneEs Bicycle
Rfders-lllnesseof Gen. Horn.
There Is much CONSTANT On the part Of
many of the people VINO reside on Monroe
street, Anacostia, sad Nichols avenue,
Hillsdale on 'accouns of the recklessness
OF numerous bicycle riders nom the city
who come over to the south side of the
river at night The lang hill near st. Eliz-
abeth's Asylum afforIns a gruMf temptation
for coasting, and SCORES of rtfers succumb
to 1t. AZ a result the1 frequently lose con-
troll Of their machines and residents Of the
two towns have veryanarrow escapes from
serious injury.
An evening or two since ichild that was
crossing the street IA HillsrlAle was run
over by bicycler; who was himself
thrown from his wheel; but he quickly re-
mounted and hurried away without stop
ping to ASCERTAIN whether he had hurt the
child or not He was, however, headed of
before reaching the bridge by the prompt
action Of Sergt. Anderson, who, upon be-
ing informed of the accident. Telephone
to the substation and had the party ar
rested Meanwhile, Sergt. Anderson made
an investigation, and, finding that the cniid
had escaped Injury, let the rider go after
deposit'ng S collateral, which was forfeit
ed next morning in the Police Court
Sergt Anderson has also found that
many of the riders who come over from
Washington do not carry lights on their
wheels. Heretofore he has been very ZEN
lent toward these offenders, and has m
NEST instances accepted their expland-
ticns, but he has given orders 10 the oni-
GERS under his command to hereafter rig
idly enforce the law against all Vlolators
of the regulations.
Information has reached Anacostla that
Gen. John w. Horn. who for some years
past has beel superintendent OF the home
for Colored Children at Cheltenham, Is
critically i'll at his farm, near MltcheiViiie.
General Horn was brave soldier In the
federal army during the late war, ana rose
from private to brigadier general For
many years following the war he was war
den of the Maryland state prison. ..
Much qualification Is felt among the peo-
PIE of Anacostia over the fact that Mr.
Horace Crozier of Suitland was awarded
first prize for garden products at the fair
recently held in Marlboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Campbell of Ana
costa are visiting relatives in Newark,
Del.
The choir boys'of Emmanuel e. Church,
who spent ten days at Piney Point, Md,
returned home yesterday.
Miss May Cooke and Master Willie Cooke
of Jackson street are visiting friends in
Maryland.
Mrs. C. W. Okey, worthy matron of
Eiecta Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star,
is about to leave for protracted absence,
Mr.. Okey, who is connected with the In
terror Department, having been assigned to
duty at a distant point in the west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
SCORED A SUCCESS.
Thtrtecnth Annual Tournament nud
Boil Mt Marshall Hall.

Inc tnirtcenth annual tournament and
dress ball held at Marshall Hall yesterday
attracted the largest crowd of the season
To that popular resort. The River Queen
ana Manchester carried immense crowds on
each trip, and the boats made many extra
| runs during the day ard evening to ac-
ccmmodate those unable to obtain even
standing room for the regular trips The
grounds presented an attractive appear
ance. and the two pavilions, gaily decora.-
ed, were ,.eeded to accommodate all those
| who wished to spend the time in dancing
Besides the Washington people in attend
aEce, there were many from neighboring
counties in Virginia and Maryland.
The fitting began at l. o'clock and was
participated in by thirty-nine riders. FIVE
of whom were awarded prizes. These were
L. ID. Love, knight of Maryland, who took
| the first prize; c. L. Robinson, knight of
McConchi H. NJ. Dent. knight of Green
| way; r. n. Phillips. Knight of My Lady's
Cause, and G. A. Smith. knight OF Prince
George County Democracy.
| Mr.. Love is from Beltsville, Nd. and has
taken many prizes in past tourna ments.
| He clearly outpointed all his competitors.
| Mr.. J. Benjamin Mattngly acted as chief
| marshal The orator of the day was c. c.
| Magruder, and of the evening James Rodg-
| ers. The following acted as judges: H.
Rees Wills, w. ID. Barry. ]. b. Ma;tingly
f. ID. Mudd, j. w. Waring. T. NJ. Under
! wood and ]. E. Norris. Charles Chandler
and Lawrence Turner were the heralds.
The ball held in the evening was a bril-
hant affair Mr. Love. the winner Of
the first prize was entitled to choose the
queen of the tourney and ball. and he Sc
| iected Miss Eva Bryan to occupy the
throne. Misses Mamie Hicks, Irma Mud1
and Mona Hogan were crowned maids OF
honor by the next three successful knights
The following committees aided material
ly in advancing the pleasure and comfort
OF those who attended both tourney ana
ball: Arrangements and invitations-David
Smoot, Geo. A. Bryan, a. NJ Spear. L. w.
Hungerford, Julian Cox, Benjamin Tub
| man, DR.. Albert Carrico and John Gray.
Floor managers-C. F. Dement,. Julian
Blackjack. ]. G. Bunting. w. I. Richey.
Louis Nattan, Philip Haislip and Daniel
Lederer.
China aste.s are cheap. 25c.doz. GUIDE, 12c4 F.
i-AdyertiSement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
Concert n, the Marine barracks,

The Marine Band will render the follow
Ing program at the barracks, beginning at
!:l5 o'clock this afternoon:
MaTch-'W ashington' new. Wagner
overture ideho $1,000. Beethoven
RoInanza-"Quanto 10 tAmi'' Satta
Grand potpourri-"Old and New Favorites''
Fanciulli
'Poeinc Symfonique Danse Macabre''
ST. Lucius
Descriptive fantasie-'The Dying Poet
Gottschalk
Mareh-''D. G. L." (by request) .Fanciulii
Patriotic hymn-"Hail Columbia" 90. Fyles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
CYCLISTS PLAY POLO.
Exciting Contest between Exoer,
Teams mt WfIsou Park

i1AcitihE Contest between Expert
Teams mt Wilson Park.
An exciting game of polo played by BIZ
cycle riders was given last evening at Will
son Park in the presence of hundreds of
people. This is the first time the sport was
formally attempted in this section Of coun-
try, and great interest was manifested In
stead of the form in which the regulation
polo Is played, the riders use the front
wheels of their machines to push the ball
There were four experts who took part,
II. Greer and Thomas Reed being matched
against Howard Rhine and Myron Baker,
with John Hinternesch as referee The
score stood to 1 in favor of Greer and
Reed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall at
10 am, 2:3O and $50 pm. Steamer River
Queen for Marshall Hall and intermediate
landings at 9:30 am.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and intermediate river landings,
am.
Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 am,
2 and 6:45 pm.
Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach
at am
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm
Trains leave the B. and o. station for
Bay Ridge at 9:15 am. and 4:3O pm.
Trains leave 1919 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. to
y pm
Trains leave 13f5 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at 6::3O 1905, IL
am, 12:05. lis. 2:05. }. and 4:15 pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
CITY AND DISTRICT.
THE STAR ny MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address in the United
States or Canada, by ordering it at
this office, in person or by letter.
Terms: ID cents per week; % cents
for two weeks, or so cents per
month. Invariably In advance. SUBJ
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
Committed to the Asylum.

Thomas W. Shelton. colored, was sent to
the insane asylum yesterday afternoon by
Sanitary Officer Frank. His friend Joseph
b. Waters, was sent there several weeks
ago. The latter had been regarded as in
sane for several weeks, and when Mrs
Waters sent Shelton to bring her son home
they had fight Shelton used a club on
Waters head, and the poor fellow had to
be given hospital treatment. Now they
are both in the asylum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
George w. Blnnaford Buried.

A ficral Offering in the form of a shield,
with the number "192" in blue, was one of
the many floral tributes sent to the house
of the late Policeman George W. Bland
ford yesterday. His funeral took place
from the North Carolina Avenue Metho-
dist Church at 3:30 o'clock. The services
were conducted by Pastor Randall, and the
body was buried in Congressional cemetery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
Insurance Company's Reply.

Answering the suit filed against it by
Sarah Crowther. the Aetna Life Insurance
Company Ftates that William johnson. be-
cause Of whose death policy for $3.50 is
sought to be recovered, represented that
h. had no ailment when he applied for the
Policy That representation, the companv
claims was not true. The company also
charges that the insured had been refnse5
Insurance in other companies which al
legged fact was concealed from it, 1t saws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
b. & o. BULLETIN.
REDUCED RATES

an popular excursion, Baltimore ard
return, next Sunday. August -. Special
from Washington at $50 am. Returning,
leave Baltimore 100 pm
500 to Atlantic City. Cape May and Sea
Isle City. 1890 am and 12:0O noon trains.
Friday and Saturday next, good until
Tuesday.
Excursion to the country Saturday ard
Sunday next, good to return until Monday.
Bay Ridge and return. fifty cents.
S1-.J to Baltimore and return Saturday
and Sunday, good to return until Monday.
Quicker thsn cab, 35 minutes to Grand
Central station from the new Whitehall
terminal south ferry. New York Royal
Blue trains are now using the new Ter
minal, elevated and surface lines to all
parts of the city, under one roof.
FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use "Kenny's Cheon." the best soc. Tea in
America Pure American-refined Sugars at
cost. C. d. Kenny. seven city stores.
Gas Stove, 2-burner. double heat, only
Sc. MuddimaE, near 10Th and G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
Punishment Graded.

Christopher McNamee was today aned
50 and George Grimes SO by Judge kim
ball for disorderly conduct and fipbtinp
In default of payment the prisoners went
down fer forty-five and thirty DAYS. re-
epectively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
COULDN'T Pay the Fine

Percy Elicit today pleaded guilty of
stealing horse collar. valued at $50
from George W. Fowler of Anacostia. and
Judge kimball sent him to Jail for thirty
days in default Of payment of $40 fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
Three Months I'm J,u

For cutting Joseph Lee across the stom-
ach and leg with knife, which, according
TO the testimony, was without the slight
esr provoC alton. Harry Honesty was today
sent to Jail for three months by Judge
Kimball
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
$40 To Niagara Falls and Re SO
turn via Transatlantic RaiIroaL

Special train, with parlor cars and day
coaches. will leave Washington at 40
am. September f. Tickets limited to ten
Ga!S ana allow stop-over at Buffalo
Rochester and Watkins returning AGdi'
tional tours September 16 and October r.
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
"I'rovo<t Guard- Mt Marble Hu,l

THE Provost Guard" the new military
comedy OF Washington Davis. will be pro-
duced for the first time tonight on the
stage OF Marble Hall at the Soldiers Home.
There will be fifty people in the caste, un-
der the direction of Frank Bosworth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26

Pol1cy holders in the Massachusetts, Ber-
eit LIE Association, attention., Don't be
msled again by a steering committee,
GEL THE BEST IN THE MARKET.
Send name and address for information
to e. l.. H." Star office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
Death of n Faithful Employe

Glen Willis, faithful colored employee
OF the Columbia Athletic Club, died at Gar
field Hospital yesterday afternoon of con-
sumption. Willis had been popular SER
want of the club ever since the original
occupation OF the present commodious club
house. and the news of his death is received
with much regret by the members. a
month ago, when his health was failing
rapidly. he was given indefinite leave of
absence with pay. fund is being raised
at the club TO defray the funeral expenses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26

Camp meeting Congress Heights thi,
evening. Take new electric car from NAVY
yard bridge. via Capital Traction and Ana
costa lines.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26

YOUR PARLOR FURNITURE
would be handsomer and much more stylish
IL II was upholstered or recovered? Let us
10 the work. Only experts are employed
Carpets eleaned-and made mothproof free
En- Carpet Cleaning Mks GILL Mass ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26

Money to lend at and per cent on real
estate. Frank L. Rawlings. 1905 Pa. ave-
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26

Reduced prices On Gas Ranges and Gas
FlNt@res- Z. "A. Muddiman, GIG 18th ST.
and 1901 c. ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-The While
Crook Burlesque Company.
Chevy Chase.-Hydrocycles, Donch's Band
and dancing.
Congress Heights.-Music and dancing.
Glen Echo.-Concert by the Fadettes of
Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26

Buy your furniture at Sloan's, 14O7 G
street, and save money. Sale Saturday at
10 a.m.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26

S1.2l to, I|nItfmore a.a.l Return,
VIA H. Il o.. R.R. All. trains August %
ard 10, valid for return passage until fol-
lowing Monday.-Advt - ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
CITY ITEMS.

You Ought to See Our New Paper.
It's the handsomest richest. We've ever
shown. Rooms papered, 81 up. Nolte, $40 9th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26

turn via Pennsylvanin Railroad.
Tickets good going on 7:30 am special
and 900 am. trains Sunday, August 70;
returning, leave Baltimore 100 pm or 9:I5
p m. trains same day.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26

Want" ads. In The Star pay because
they bring answers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26

is that to Fl. Monroe. Norfolk, Va. Beach
ana Ocean View via Norfolk & Washington
steamers Secure staterooms early and AVOID
disappointment. Tickets. s.. good to return
Sunday night See schedule. this mage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
$3 For II Tfp-TOp Time. 81
Join the Merry ThrOnE for Ocean City

Maryland, Saturday, pm, B. and O.
depot. Big crowd going. Home Sunday
night, 10 o'clock. Round trip, s3.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26

China aste:s are cheap 25c. doz. GUIDE, 1924 F.
Advertisement.