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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
HOT TIME ABOARD STEAMER.
Motley Hall Excursion Party Involved
In disturbance.


I'm q Efsturhnncc.
There was truly hot time on the steam
er Mattano last night. Residents of all
sections Of the city were disturbed for
some time by TIE continued and violent
sounding OF a steam whistle, and most of
them were ignorant of the cause. 1t de-
veioped today in the Police Court that the
whistlng was signal for the reserves OF
The fourth police precinct to meet the
steamer when 1t made landing at the
wharf.
The Wideawake Pleasure Club chartered
the steamer yesterday for an excursion TO
Motley Fall. According to President Win
field and eight or ten others. the outing
was an extremely wiGe-awake affair. The
defendants in a diSorderly case. growing
out Of the excursion. on the other hand,
proclaimed their entire innocence and de-
ciared that they were sound asleep during
the disorder. ard, therefore, were not
guilty, as alleged.
Fields were the defendants When they
appeared at the rail Of the dock George
COOK was at cncc recognized as John
Mercer by the police, said to be an old
offender.
When the case was called the majority of
those who attended the excursion flied into
court and aligned themselves before the
clerk as witnesses.
"a straight flush of spades" quietly re-
marked John Moss of Hilisdaie, comment
ing on the appearance of the witnesses.
Charles Rogers, one of the most wide
awake members of the club, essayed to
explain matters to Judge Mills
These men were evidently looking for
trouble" he said
They acted very disorderiy on the boat
and demanded that / return TO them the
price they Paid for the tickets, and also
give them money to pay street car fare
When ] refused they drew weapons and
threatened me-
Frank RushTcd substantiatei the state
ments Of Rogers. and next President Geo.
Winfield took the center of the stage so
TO speak. He declared that the defendants
were bent on controlling the boat, and used
pistols and knives in support of their con-
tentions. 1t was necessary to stop the
boat in the middle of the river and whistle
for the police.
We didn't do nothing wrong declared
Mercer, in defense Of himself and COM
lades. When We got to Motley Hall the
music had stopped and everybody was
shooting at everybody else. The beat came
right back. All We said was: Look a-here.
president: don't we get half our money
back? We haven't had no enjoyment at
all. We then laid down and went to sleep"
1T seems that there was some disorder
On the boat remarked the court There
was no testimony against Fields and he is
discharged. The others will go down for
thirty days each"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
REPEAL OR MODIFICATION.
The Program Discussed Mt Meeting of
Anti-Civil Service League.

Ihc Program Discussed mt Meeting OF
Anti-Civil Service League.
The regular weekly meeting of the Ma
tional Republican Ant-Civil Service
League was held at Emrchs Hotel last
evening. Secretary w. D. Lester, from
the committee appointed at the previous
meeting to visit the Maryland republican
state convention at Baltimore, reported
that the committee had performed its duty,
and had met most gratifying reception.
The members were given admission by card
to the convention yesterday, and were told
by the hundred or mere republicans with
whom they col versed that the modification
repeal OF the civil service act must be
obtained. if the party hopes to succeed
hereafter. The committee, said MIR. Les
ter did not discover dissenting opinion
among the members of the convention CT
others. and the result of the committee s
pilgrimage. he asserted, would be the for
nation of numerous organizations having
for their object the early modification CIR
repeal of the civil service act.
Received With Enthusiasm.
Secretary Testers report was enthusiasts
tically received. The secretary read num-
Der of letters received from prominent
republicans advocating the purpose of the
league. Senator Gallinger of New Hamp-
shire wrote, in accepting honorary mem
bership in the organization, that his pub
lie ut-erances should leave doubt as
to his position in the matter. EX-Repre-
sentative Henry M. Eaker OF the same
state. in accepting the vice presidency OF
the league, wrote that he does not be-
leve in fixed or unlimited tenure CT Of
flee for subordinate officers CT the govern
n1ent, being of the opinion that it is IN
constitutional. He said the league is en-
gagged in a struggle fcc political liberty,
but thought that membership should not
be restricted TO republicans alone.
Considers 1t Un-imerican.
Commissioner of Pensions Green Il.
Raum, in accepting honorary menbe rship,
wrote that he is opposed to civil service
because he believes it un-Americar. I'm
der the preterse of eliminating politicians,
he said, it has eliminated the people, and
is advocated by those who consider them
selves better than their party.
Vetoed by President CIapp.
A motion to appoint a committee of
seven, whose business it shall be to call
upon heads of the departments ana see
that no one but good, live republicans are
either advanced in or appointed to govern
NEXT positions, was laid on the table, Presi
dent Clapp suggesting that first the modi-
fcation and then the repeal of the civil
service act is desired and should be brought
about, and that the appointment of such
q committee at such a time would be in
advisable
The cost of the civil service commission
during the thirteen years of its existence
was next discussed, the statement be-
irg made that during that period 3,504 per-
sons have been appointed under it a
cost of $214 each. and that If all positions
under the government should be SO selected
it would cost just $16,0u0,00o.
81. 90 To baltimore ana Return. $40
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
STREET EXTENSION CASES.
Justice Cox Authorizes n Jury of An.
prnfsers.

"A
prnfsers.
Justice Cox, sitting in the District Court,
today directed the marshal to summon u
jury OF seven appraisers in cases 40, Debi-
son and LeiShtons subdivision of Mount
Pleasant, and 453. Ingleside subdivision,
two of the forty-odd subdivisions en-
braceC within section 1 of the proposed
plan OF highway extensions. The jury will
be directed to appear in court next Wed
resday, although it has not yet been def
nitely decided that the taking of testi-
mony shall then commence
These cases are the only ones which have
yet been tried, and in them new trials have
teen granted as to several of the many
lots in each subdivision Hence it is ex-
pected that they can be finally disposed of,
so far as the jury is concerned, SO as to
permit the taking UP of the next case early
next month. Marshal Wilson will prol;a-
oily summon the same appraisers who sat
IN the cases on the first trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
WAS SEEKING REDRESS.
Vagaries of n Demented Young Man,
Who Wanted Protection.

my name is Charles J. Plunkett and I'm
looking for the chief of police said a
young man who called at police headquar-
tiers last night. Il have a grievance of the
biggest kind, and I'm seeking redress"
The young man had beard OF several
days growth covering his face, and his
demeanor was that of a man who was
either very much excited or whose mind
had become disordered.
Come in and take a seat" was the invi-
tation extended him, and he then poured
out his tale of woe.
Il have been a prisoner in New Orleans"
he said, land while they had me in slavery
Trey had pistols about my head"
This talk convinced the officers that the
mans mind vas affected but he soon quiet
ed down. and when it was ascertained that
he was unarn.ed he was permitted to go
away, as he promised to return this morn
ing.
Promptly at O'Clock this morning the
young man appeared. His linen looked the
worse for wear, but his beard had disap-
peared and the poor deluded man was
proud to announce that he was as good as
his word.
I'm here" he said when he entered San
itary Officer Franks little back room Il
want to be examined by a doctor of the
navy and liberated"
Why do you want a naval doctcr?" the
sanitary officer inquired
Because this is an affair of the states"
was his response, and I'll have no other
doctor"
Plunkett, as he gave his name, said he
was nephew of Archbishop Plunke:t of
Dublin, and he wanted the chief CT police
to correspond with his uncle.
According to his story, he came here sew
eral weeks ago from New Orleans. and
after spending his money he had to sleep
out of doors. He inagines he is the victim
o, conspiracy. and mentions the names
or New Orleans newspaper editors. city
officials and railroad men being among
the oonspirators. Plunkett ina gines his
alleged wrongs are to be made the suDjec:
OF congressional investigation, and says
Speaker Reed will appoint committee for
this purpose as soon as Congress meets
mention. and Sanitary Officer Frank will
send him to St. Eliza beth's for treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-A S Lipman in "The
1Edian."
Columbia Theater.-Castle Square Opera
Company in Chimes of Norman dy.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-The French
Folly Company.
Grand Opera House.-"The Electrician"
Lafayette Square Opera House. - Miss
Maude Adams in THE Little Minister
New National Theater.-Eeriscope repro
duction CT the Corbett-Fitzsimmons prize
fight.
Glen Echo.-Concert by Haley's Wash
ipgton Concert Band.
Congress Heights.-Music and dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
b. AND o. BULLETIN.

REDUCED RATES.
ATLANTIC CITY AND RETURN $500
saturday. 18TH. 200 pm: Sunday, 18th,
Csc m Tickets good TO return on all reg
ular trains. Monday inclusive.
PHILADELPHIA AND RETURN. 500.
Sunday. 10Th. ESQ. 1:OJ and 9ts; am.
trains going; returning, all regular trains
same day.
BALTIMORE AND RETURN. $780,
Sunday. 18th. Tickets good going and re-
turning or all regular trains that date.
COLUMBUS. OHIO. AND RETURN. ST.. a.
September - 10 II. Good uEtil 9th.
NIAGARA FALLS AND RETURN, $1,000.
October ). special train of coaches ana
Pullman cars from Washington at S:10 a.
m. Stop ever. returning. at Mauch Chunk
Glen Omoko. Watkins Glen Geneva
Rochester and Buffalo.
GAINESVILLE. OHIO. AND RETURN,
Salt
September II to n. Good Until October ..
A broken limb hanging from a tree i'll
front of No. 162s sd street causes an OBJ
struction which the police have asked the
parking commission to remove. A similar
obstruction near ith and e streets south
east was also reported.
Reduced prices IN Gas Ranges and Gas
Fixtures C. A Muddiman. GIG 18th st.
and 1901 G ST.
FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use "kenny's Cfcon." the best sec. Tea in
America. Pure Amercan-refined Sugars al
cost. c. D. Kenny. seven city stores.
Gas Stove. 2-burner double heat. only
Csc MUddimaE. near 18th and G.
The hydrant at 9TH and @ streets is out
of repair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

Members of the Marine Band last evening
reversed the order of things. AS IS custom
airy. troops keep step with the music, but
last night the music caught the step of the
troops as they marched through the oak
grove al Congress Heights by means of the
tiEt rnatosraph. which enthused the i'm
Eense crowds BY request, this wonderful
exhibition will be exhibited with a number
OF other moving pictures every night during
this week Free. Take new electric cars at
Navy Yard bridge.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

Pursuant to a call. the boss BARRIERS met
In Mechanics Hall. AZ street and Pennsyl-
wanna avenue. by the courtesy of BARRIERS
Assembly. last night. to take action as re-
CARDS the reduction of prices for work of
their trade. The temporary organization
consists of George Young. chairman; and
Geo Lee, secretary. a committee on reso-
lutions was appointed, but made no report
at last nights meeting. There was also an
agitation committee appointed.
The meeting adjourned, to meet Septem-
Der 90. at ST. James Hotel barber shop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
USELESS TO APPLY.
The Recorder of Deeds Has No Posi-
tiens to Bcsfew.

Recorder of Deeds Cheatham stated to-
day TO Star reporter that he is still being
BEGGED by applicants for appointment in
his Office. and by their friends. notwith-
standing. as the recorder explained, ne " as
compelled several weeks ago to furlough
number of his cOpyists because of a decided
decrease in the business OF the office.
The business has not yet increa sed said
the recorder, TO such an extent to war
rant him in placing the furoughed en-
ployes AT work again. L is simply useless,
he said, for persons to apply to him for
employment until the business of the office
justities not only the unemployment of the
furioughed clerks, but also additional help
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
JULIA CARRIERS BAD LUCK.
Couldn't Convince the Judge of He
Innocence.

Innocence.
The only female prisoner today in the
dock of the Police Court was Julia Carter,
colored, and the information in her case
set forth that she created great disorder
yesterday at camp meeting. Several
witnesses testified that Julia was refused
admission to the grounds because she
would not pay the stipulated fee. Then
the trouble began.
ITS no sech thing, jedge," declared
Julia, excitedly, as she took the witness
stand. when they seen me acoming they
shouted: Yah, you black thing, you don't
git in here; you're one OBJ the 'etikets'
from DE Zion Baptist Church. you is"
I'm inclined to think you were some
what disorderiy. Julia" remarked the court.
Fifteen days.
Julia retired to the cells, Haunting her
self after the manner of the little girl who
Knocked 'eni. and shocked 'em, and said
she didn't care
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Death of George F. Gilbert.

George Fox Gilbert. well known in this
city as an official of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company, died Monday at
his residence, All 18th street northwest
Mr.. Gilbert was the son of the late H. "
Gilbert. also well known in Washington.
The funeral services were held last even
ing at O'clock at his late residence Mr.
Gilbert was well liked by all who knew
him. and the Eews of his death will he
rSgretsuily heard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm
Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glynont and
intermediate landings at $50 am.
Trains leave 131a street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. to
S pm.
Trains leave 131a street and Pennsylvania
avenue fer Mount Vernon at $50. 10:G5. IL
a m, 1905, 1:l5 2.05. 3, and 4:15 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Co.'s Personally Conducted Excur-
sion to Fort M1nroe and Norfolk.
Afforaing al opportunity to examine the
L. s. warships Low lying Off "Old Point"
Permission has been granted to visit the
ships frcr1 10 am. to : pm. Sunday. Steam
er leaves It'll street wharf Saturday, 4 pm.
Round trip, s.. See hand bills.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

The Corcoran Art Gallery will reopen to
visitors next Monday Tuesdays. Thurs
days end Saturdays admission will be free,
but On Mondays. Wednesdays and FriiIys
the charge will be twenty-five cents. The
gallery will be oren from . am. to pm
daily
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Am pleaded GuiItv

Cyrus Owens. William Irving. Charles
Landslager and Hugh McNiel, young white
Toys. were arraigned before Judge Mills to-
day In the Police Court as Migrants They
eral Logan at an early hour this morning,
under what q policeman considered suspl-
cious circumstances. All pleaded guilty
and they were sent to the worlkhouse for
thirty days each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Only Ono perfectly Equipped

railroad to Atlantic City-the Pennsylva-
mia Delaware bridge route. Through
trains. Peerless service
Grea. excursion next Sunday. s. round
trip.-Ad7t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

The SmOothest, Swiftest,
Safest railroad between Washington and
Philadelphia is the Pennsylvania. 1,8
Great 81 excursion next Sunday.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

Mary Turner. coiored, matron on the
steamer Mattano, was taken suddenly i'll
this morning about l o'clock on the boat
The fourth precinct patrol wagon was
sent for and the sick woman was taken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

Money to lend at and per cent on rear
estate. Frank T. Rawlings. 1905 Pa. ave-
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
CITY AND DISTRICT.
The Saturday Star.

The Saturday Star.
The Saturday Star would be a well
come visitor &c an out-of-toTn friend.
A years subscription will be sent
from any date to any address in
the United States for Il dollar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Get the Hest.

Take the Pennsylvania railroad to At
lanttc City. Next Saturday and Sunday
No change of cars. 81 round trip.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

If You Go to Atlantic City.
so right. Only one right way. The Penn
sylvan;a railroad is the only line running
through trains.
s. excursion next Saturday and Sunday
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
1T WON'T COST YOU MUCH

To have US upholster or recover that old set
of furniture so il will look as good as new.
Carpets cleaned in matchless style Made
moth-proof free. En-. Carpet Cleaning Wks,
G.i1-J Mass. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

S1.25 To Baltimore and Return S1,o5
via Pennsylvania Railroad
Tickets sale Saturday and Sunday
September IS and 49, valid for return until
Monday, September 20: good on any train
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Are You Cotnr to 4

Are You Going to Daltimorc
next Sunday? The Pennsylvania railroad
ssthe only perfect line connecting tho two
cities. 81 the round trip-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

Government sale Of carpets 1t Sloan's.
1907 q street, Saturday at 10 am. Second
f1oor.-Advt. So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

Comedy at Congress- Heights tonight
Crowds continue to increase.-A6vt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

T-.UV n B.t! III FHIfaucIphIu T-UC
Take the standard railroad of America
The swiftest, safest, soundest.
Grand excursion next Suniay.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

81 90 To Bu!tfmGre and Return. $500
The Pennsylvania railroad is the favorite
line to and from the monumental city.
81 the round trip next Sunday.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

Reduced prices On Gas Ranges and Gas
Fixtures G.. A. Muddiman. GIG 18th st.
and 1904 G. St
The record-union., 1897-06-29

dition of the city finances to be as
follows: On hand June l, 1897, S341,-
1876 73; receipts during month, S43,-
677 81; total. $685., ia %. Warrants
paid, $50, ,7S9 II; coupons paid, $2S, 1874
Total disbursements, S63 923 n. Bal
anceson hand June 1st, 1921 $50 As. The
report was received and ordered placed
on file
Belmont & Holdner, who conduct a
saloon at 91S ] street, We're granted
permission to take out an all-night Ii
cense.
The Chairman Of the Building Com
mittee was instructed to purchase flags
for the Water Works building and for
the Plaza, at cost not to exceed so
each.
The contract for grading K street, be-
tween Fifteenth and Thirty-firs
streets, was awarded to the City Street
Improvement Company, their bid, in
the abstract, being considered more sat-
isfactory than either of the other four
submitted.
On motion of Trustee Davis, the
Mayor was instructed to have new
steam pipes put in the City Water
Works for supplying steam to the heat
ers in the City Prison. The cost will
be about S400.
The matter of testing coal for use
in the City Water Works was contin-
ued one week.
The matter of purchasing a type
writing machine for use at police head
quarters went over two weeks.
The record-union., 1897-06-29
PERSONAL MENTION.

G. w. Snowden of Willows is at the
Golden Eagle.
S. S. Nathan is back from his trip
to New York
General A. L. Hart came up from San
Francisco yesterday.
j. c. Eagleson Of San Francisco is
stopping at the Golden Eagle.
Mr.. and Mrs. 1. D. Orton of San
Francisco are at the Golden Eagle
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Lewis are on a
visit to their Sonoma County farm.
Mrs. w. A. Anderson is visiting
friends in San Francisco.
Ex-senator c. w. Cross and wife of
San Francisco are guests at the Golden
Eagle.
State Senator B. F. Langford of San
Joaquin County was in the city yester-
day.
State Printer Johnston is at his Ell
Dorado ranch, where his grandmother
IS reported to be critically i'll.
Commissioner of Public Works E. E.
Leake started for Centre, Mo, last ev-
ening, where his father is quite i'll Mr..
Leake's son accompanied him.
John B. Frees and bride have re-
turned from their wedding trip and will
receive their friends on Wednesday af-
ternoon, the Both, from 1 to 3 o'clock,
at 1917 D street.
Engineer NJ. a. Nurse, of the Public
Works Department, was up from Rio
Vista yesterday, where he has been su-
pe1lntending the borings on Newtown
Shoals. He will return this morning.
The record-union., 1897-06-29
"oFFENsIvE PARTIsANsHIP.v
Charges Sent to Washington
Against Postmaster Fox.

There is some talk in political circles
concerning the alleged action of Chair
man Bruner of the Republican County
Committee in filing charges in Wash
ington against Postmaster Thomas Fox,
who is said to be accused of the crime
known in Federal political circles as
offensive partisanship."
In other words, he is accused of TAX
ing a too lively interest in politics. A
'Record-Union" reporter yesterday
asked Mr.. Fox what he had to say
about it.
He replied that he had obtained the
signatures of eleven members of the Re-
publican County Committee to a state
ment denying any knowledge of such
a charge, and that this statement was
then on its way to Washington.
Beyond this" said Mr.. Fox, I'm
not giving myself any uneasiness over
the matter. Those who know me are
aware that / have not transgressed the
civil service rules. [ expect to serve
out my four years term as Postmas-
ter"