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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
EN- S EDU GOALS

Chief Operator w. B. Harveycutter OF
the Western Union Telegraph Company
was put to the Inconvenience of having
to walk yesterday, because some meddle-
some person rode OF with his bicycle.
Complaint of the supposed theft was made
to the police. and later in the day the
wheel was found i'm Franklin Park, where
1t had been ebar doned.
"A man left on the train at 8 o'clock yes
terday, said woman who called at po-
ice headquarters this morning. And"
she added, he owes me $40"
We can't do anything for you." she
was told. That's a civil matter, and you
VIII M haye to see MAGISTRATE"
But" explained the little woman, "the
man owes me $40. and want to have him
arrested on the train"
The officer explained to her that unless
the man stole the money nothing could
De done by the police, and the woman
went IN search of magistrate.
Since the 26th OF last month nine bicy-
cies have been stolen in this city. Two of
them have been recovered.
The hydrant at 10th and E streets south
west is out of repair.
Complaint was made today by the Off
GERS of the fifth precinct of a dangerous
mole IN the street in front of No. 40 n
street southeast.
- Lieut. leu, Kenny has again called attention
10 the dangerous condition of the board
walks in Brookland, and has asked that
they be repaired.
Morris Alexander, a colored boy, six
years old, whose parents live on the
Biadensburg road, came to the city yester-
day with his father, who had some produce
to sell. The boy became tired of staying
about the market, and he strolled along 7th
street looking in the store windows and
was unable to find the way back. Late in
the afternoon a policeman found him. near
Ith and streets, and turned him over to
his father.
James Galloway, colored, twenty-five
years old. fell from his wagon yesterday
afternoon, near the corner of 18th and n
streets. and was so badly injured that he
was taken to the Emergency Hospital
Dr. Bahr found that he had sustained Sc
we're fracture of the leg. The injured man
lives at LAG 10Th street northwest.
The colored burglar who robbed Daniel
Eichelberger's house, on 9Th street. about
3 O'Clock yesterday morning, has not yet
been caught. He stole SIS. As he was dis
covered before he got away the police have
a fairly good description of him. Mr.
Eichelberger says that the man took SIS
out of the bureau drawer and Sd out of the
trousers, leaving the latter in the yard. He
himself got up to look for the burglar, who
escaped through side window.
About $50 o'clock yesterday afternoon
Mr.. A. M. Hobbs seventy years old, suf-
fered an attack of vertigo on the street
near Connecticut avenue and NJ street
After being treated by DIR. Hagner he was
removed to his home No. 114S NJ street,
by frieI DIS.
Henry Smith and Charles Pinkney were
today before Judge Kimball the charge
William ID. Tennille. Pinkney fined
So and Smith was remanded until tomor-
row so that his previous career can be
looked into by the police authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
TROUBLE IN VETERANS, uN,ox
FINALLY Settled by COMBINING the
Warning COmmanderfes.

Finally Settled by Combfnfur IN.
Warning Communicates.
The business conference of the Nationa,
Encampment of the Union Veterans. Union
at Springfield, Ohio, was DELAYED yester.
day on account Of fight between the De.
partment of the Potomac and the Depart.
ment OF the District of Columbia. Gen M
A. Dillon being commander of the latter
and Gen. Thomas Cannon of Baltimore of
the former.
The fight seemed to be especially be-
tween Gen. M. A. Dillon and Gen. H. L.
Street Of Washington. D. C. Dillon claimed
Street and several others have been sus-
pended, and are not entitled to seats in
the convention. Others claimed Dillon was
trying to bring politics and religion into
the union.
The committees on credentials only recor-
nized two out Of the forty delegates from
the Potomac, and fight began at once. A
motion to lay 1t on the table was lost. and
1t was referred to the committee Of the
whole.
Gen. Stratton poured oil on the troubled
waters by making a stirring speech. call
ing upon the veterans to stand together.
All of the delegates were seated, and Gen.
Hasbaugh Of Massachusetts was restored
to his position OF second lieutenant. Deputy
Commander-in-Chief Wood then delivered
his annual address and harmony reigned
VIII be the next commander-in-chief
Part Of Gen. STATIONS predictions came
true. Gen. Dillon resigned. and the De-
partment Of the District Of Columbia was
made q part OF the Department Of the Po-
tomac, under Gen. Cannon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
JOHN l.. FOR MAYOR,
Rumor That He VIII Lend nm Anti
Quincy Ticket


The New York Journal prints the follow.
ing dispatch from Boston, Mass:
When young Ten Eyck went over to Eng
land nd Won the diamond SOULS he did
something more. Or. rather, 1t was when
ne reached home that he accomplished his
second achievement. He brought John l..
Sullivan. the ex-champion prize fighter.
INTO political life. Ten Eyck is not to have
the credit, however. He did 1t unwittingly
When the young oarsman came to Bos-
ton on his return from Henley his admirers
arranged reception in Faneuil Hall His
honor. Mayor Josiah Quincy, presided, and
there was an array of dignitaries on the
platform that would honor any man among
them. modestly seated in the rear was
Mr. Sullivan, who had come with the Others
to testify his esteem for the representative
oarsman Of America
As soon as some one in the body of the
hall caught sight Of the heavyweight the
latter became the hero of the hour The
oarsman from Henley was nowhere The
vast assemblage. with eyes fixed on SuIIi
van, howied itself hoarse in demands for
a speech Mayor Quincy even had to Weld
his premiership. and finally Sullivan was
Obliged 10 come forth from his modest seat
and make one of his pithy speeches.
The crucial point in Mayor Quincy.s
career-and maybe in Sullivan's also-wes
when, in the breakup Of the dienitaries
and handshaking was in order. his honor
deliberately rejected the outstretche,I naIm
OF the peoples idol. which previous mayors
OF Boston have grasped fervently in the
presence of cheering thousands INC
Sullivan took the insult to heart. He bas
brooded over 1T ever since and :, g;
announced that he will offer himself as the
leader of the anti-Quincy democracy 70
fight against Quincy's reelection
The decision has not been rashly arrived
at and henceforth the public may expect a
campaign from the shoulder.
as vRf
platform OF principles except lower taxes
and general reform, though he is UNDER
stood TO be a free coinage man. There
time enough for that" he says Nor does
II appear whether Mrs. Charlotte Smith.
who Is opposing Quincy because he. is a
bachelor, will espouse Johns cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
white-Frank NJ. Merriken and Vera 1.
Wilkinson, both of Stanton, Va; Gideon
II. Duke and Mary Thacker. both OF Han
over county. Va; Eugene Morris and Net
tie Norris. both of Albemarle county. Va:
Benjamin d. Sibley and Jennie n. Kidd,
both Of Charlottesville. Va; Lewis Pendle-
ten of Shadwell. Va, and Elley Butler Of
Culpeper county. Va.
Colored-Jokn Thomas and Lizzie Tyler;
Charles Reed and Mamie Bruce: william
Butler and Florence A Jackson: Joe Rey.
rclds and Alice Beckett; William Given
and Annie Sands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
Up-River Water.

1t was reported at Harper's Ferry this
morning that the Shenandoah river was
cloudy and the Potomac muddy.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, 7:4S a. m. and TN
p. m; high tide, 1851 a. m. and LII p. m.
Tomorrow-Low tide, $40 am. and 81.
p. M; high tide 1:43 a. m. and l so p. m.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, 5:1S a. m; sun sets
6:4S p. m.
Moon rises 1912 p. m. today. Moor
reached last quarter 3:29 a. m.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, $40 a. m.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 1856 p. M; ex
tinguishing begun at 4:27 a. m. The light
ing is begun one hour before the time
named.
Arc lamps lighted at 7:4O p. M; extin
guished at 4:42 a. m.
Temperature for Twenty-FOur Hours
The following are the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau for the
past twenty-four hours, beginning at 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon:
August 19-4 pm, II; pm, 70; mid
night, 81.
August 90 am, &c; am, 6s; Il m.
70, and 2 pm, IS.
Maximum, so at 3 pm. August 10; mini
mum, "a at pm. August 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
An Ideal SPOT.

Messrs. Geo. R. Repetti, Owen Donnelly
and Jos. Waitemeyer. accompanied by John
Donnelly OF Alexandria, put in three days
recently on Sycamore Island. They were
successful IN capturing thirty-fve beautf-
full bass. This romantic spot on the unner
Potomac is an ideal place to spend a few
days In recreation, and any one so fortu
nate as to enjoy the privileges of the club
is to be envied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
Ask for Datn.

Several days ago the architect of tho
Capitol requested the Commissioners to
extend the asphalt pavement at the New
Jersey avenue entrance to the Capitol. bv
filling in between the line of the present
payements in the grounds and thu car
tracks The Commissioners reply TODAY
lines Of the street which the arch,ta.t
claims Jurisdiction over, and requests him
TO furnish them with such data.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
THE MISSING DIR. JUDKINs.

Went to Cuba In 1902 .ua IN. NJ.
Since Been Heard OF.
The Department of State. at the request
OF prominent citizens Of Ohio. made inquiry
through Consul General Lee at Havana
concerning John R. Judkins. physician Of
manchester, Ohio, who went to Cuba In
1882. and from whom no letters have been
received since the beefnninr Of the insurrac.
ton. Consul General Lee writes that his
once has been unable to ascertain any
thing about Judkins. nor does bis name ap-
pear IN the register OF American citixens
Further inquiry will be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
Women

As well insure in The Massachusetts
Mutual Accident Association.
5000 Accident Policy pays S25 per week for
indeTunity; costs SO yer year, payable in pay
ments of $3.50 every months Call or
address LOUIS Fl. STABLER. Gen'l Agent.
1903 st. n. W.
WASHINGTON, D. c., August 10. 1S97.-Mr.
Louis H. Stabler. Genl rent, 1908 ST., Mas
sachusetts Mutual Aceds Mt Association--My
Dear Sir: Please accept my sincere thanks for
your check in full settlement for my claim
Isprained ankle) l appreciate the value of being
in company that pays its claims courteously
and promptly. Very sincerely,
DIR. CARRIE Fl. THOMAS.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. August 10, 1S97.-Mr.
Louis III. Stabler. Gen1 Agent. 1908 ST., Mas
sachusetts Mutual Accident observation-disclosures
Sir: Your check in full settlement for my acct
dent is gratefully received. and 1 thank you for
the fair and liberal treatment shown me by your
association The company that pays its claims
with cash instead of promises is the company for
me- Very respectfully,
au9D-2r GEO CAMpRFJI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
Divorce Applied For.

Edward T. Davis applied for divorce
from Maggie J. Davis. the papers In the
case being withheld from publication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
IT WILL PLEASE EVERYBODY.

Saturday Stars Wealth of interest
ing Reading Matter.
When the people of Washington pick up
their favorite newspaper tomorrow even
ing they will find spread before them an
unusually appetizing literary feast. The
following is partial list of the features of
Saturdays big Star:
IN CENTER MARKET Qllustrated).
Novel and picturesque features of busy
day at that popular morning resort
POKER IN PARIS Qllustrated).
Sterling Heilig describes how the great
American game is played by the French
swells.
A CLERICAL ERROR Qllustrated).
How Father Penburton' assisted in a
race for a wife. An interesting short
story by Francis Lynde.
WONDERS AT BALLARAT Qllustrated).
Two thousand feet under the earth and a
hundred miles of tunnel.
MORE VIVID COLORS mlustrated)
The approach of autumn brings brilliant
tints and shades for up-to-date cos
tunes.
CUBA'S PRESIDENT QIlustrated).
The next one will be Bartolone Maso,
father of the revolution.
IN A BRITISH DOCK Qllustrated).
The battle ship Indiana is at home in The
water, out can't get out of the water at
home.
ESCAPED FROM LIBBY Qllustrated.
How Yankee tailor sewed his way TO
liberty during the rebellion.
FOR INDIAN SUMMER Qllustrated).
European styles by a noted modeler, de-
signed for American costumes,
SHREWSBURY Qllustrated).
A continuation of Stanley ]. Weyman,s
characteristic story,
DISTRICT SCHOOLS.
A glance at the scholars and readers of
earlier days, now all but forgotten,
GLIMPSE OF Already.
Its big men and modern progress, de-
scr1ped by l.. Q. WASHINGTON,
THE POSTMASTER'S CRIME.
A true story told by an ex-off;cer of Tho
government.
ON CHAMPLAIN'S SHORES
How President Mckinley looks. acts and
talks when off duty. By Frank G. Car
penter.
F1FTY-F1VE AND FAT,
grandmother who is wildly devoted 70
ner wheel and is sorry she did not learr
earlier.
SWEET is LIBERTY.
Some daring attempts made to regain
freedom by military prisoners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20

If you want anything. try an ad. in The
star. II anybody has what you wish, you
will get an answer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20

Went" ads. in The Star pay because
they bring answers,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20


Weather conditions-A storm appears to
be developing in the west gulf.
A ridge of high pressure extends from the
south Atlantic to the north Pacific coast.
Showers have occurred in the Atlantic
and gulf states, lower lake region, and in
the Ohio valley.
The temperature has risen in the Red
River of the North valley and on the north
ern slope and ha; remained stationary else
where.
The following heavy precipitation dn
inches) was reported
During the past "a Reconsideration, LAG;
Waynesboro Miss, 2.1O; Newman, Ga,
1872; Columbus, Ca, 200.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at 8
a. m: Great Falls, temperature; Il; condi-
ton, II. Receiving reservoir, temperature,
SO condition at north connection, 4: con-
dition at south connection, 5. Distributing
reservoir, temperature, so; condition at in
fluent gate house, 16; eff1uent gate house,15.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
FAIR TONIGHT.

Weather Indications for This Even
ing and Tomorrow.
Forecast till pm. Saturday-For the
District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland,
Virginia, New Jersey and eastern Penn
sylvania, fair tonight and Saturday; north
westerly winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20

OF Columbfa--TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The commission created by section of the act
of Congress. approved March 2. 1898, entitled
AN act to provide permanent system of high
ways In that part of the District of Columbia
lying outside of cities" has received from the
Commissioners of the District Of Columbia a GER
titled copy of a ap showing a proposed perma-
nent system of highways in the District of CO.
lumbia within the bounded by North Cap
itol street. Florida avenue. Eastern branch and
the District line. This map and plats showing
in detail how each lot and tract is affected by
the proposed system Of highways are now on ex-
hibtion In Room No. o. 4th floor, of the District
brilding- All persons Interested invited to
examine the nap and plats. The commission will
etnsider any suggestion protest concerning the
location Of any highway or portion of highway
As shown on the map. The suggestions and pro-
tests ust be in writing and must set forth
clearly the reasons for the changes. and show
the property owned controlled by the director.
AL protests. etc. must be submitted on or be
fore the FIRST of OCTOBER. 1897. and be ad
dressed to the Chief OF Engineers. q. S. Army.
War Department, Washington. d. c. The com
mission will meet OCTOBER FIFTEENTH. 1897.
at NINE O'CLOCK AN. in the Office of the
SECRETARY Of War, to dispose of all objections,
and will then bear orally from those who desire
to thus support their written objections. r. A.
ALGER, Secretary of War. G. y. BLISS, Secre-
tGry Of the Interior. JOHN NJ. WILSON, Chief
OF Engineers. U. s. Army. jy12-15t-au9-l5t
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-09-23
Why He Hesitated.

Why does this man stand upon the pave
ment trembling with terror, afraid TO enter
his own homer
Listen and l will tell you:
This afternoon at O'Clock he received
letter from his bank, asking him to step
round and pay note that was due. lie
scribbled the following answer upon a slip
Of paper:
Cant possibly do 1t. Got to meet an
other little thing this afternoon that won't
be put Off
About the same time messenger boy
brought him note from Dis wife, asking
him to meet her at his office at to go
with her to the dentist s.
OF course he got the answers mixed, and
be is wondering whether he had better at
tempt an explanation or set out for Aus
ralia.-Strand Magazine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-09-23
>IiEliiEF'~ SAIi..

~ ATE OF MAINE, III tSCDCk
rINNkEN ON EXECUTION aHd will he sold
i at public auction on the 9th day of Octu
bcr a II ISL at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, at
the o0ice OF the sheriff, at the Jail house. in
Ellsworth. ia -aid county all the rlght. title and
interest and all the right in equity which isaac
Il. Dc-I sic, formerly OF Eden, in said county.
now of san Francisco, in the state Of cab
forud, has or had oil the eighteenth day Of Jan
uHry, a. It. l~9}. ut o'ClOCk p. m, when the
same was attached ON the original writ. subject
to an equitable mortgage to Luere l.. Dea-y, in
the TORN of decd to him dated january 10,
a. Il. l>!c, and U""Nrdc iu the Registry OF Deeds
for Hancock county, Maine, it, book 10, page
49,, in and 20 the following described real e-
tate, all situated IN HancoeA county, afore.
said, VIZ
i. y certain island designated ON the plans
of Putuam'- survey y" and situated north nf
Mount Desert -land in the town Of Eden, near
the east shore of Thomas Island. and contains
TWO and one half arrc- more or less H. @peci
lied IN the deed from Edwin {. Burleigh, agent
OF pubic and-, OF the STATE Of Nalnr dated
November II, ~-G, and recorded in state Land
office at Augusta in vol ~, page IL.
:. Oue-fourth part, III common and undivided,
ct Il certain lot or parcel of lana situated i'm
Eden aforesaid aud bounded and described a
follows, to Wit. Beginrins ON the south side OF
tine road leading from Bar llarbOr to the head OF
>omr- sound AT 7 How northwest corner,
ANA lojiow- said How west line -outheriy to
the shore OF Eagle Lake, thence following said
shore westerly about seventeen rods to a cove;
thence on the eastern side of said cove northerly
To a large rock with ~" market on it, top,
thence north twenty six and one half degree
east about tour rods to Il spotted maple tree,
thence On same course to the aforesaid road,
thence on said road ca~terly 10 the first men
toned bound and contains four acres, more or
less, IN the whole.
3. one third uart, In common and undivided,
OF certain lot parcel of land situated IN La
moline and thus described, beginning AT Il stake
ou the north side of tho town road leading to
Meadow iieach at the southeast corner of lot of
W. r pe-loir, thence northt rlH, following W.
+. De~l-lr'- ca,tvr5 ltue 10 ah iron bolt at Rae
coon Cove, thence same course to water OF the
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-09-23
Eden.
THOMAS COBSOS.

The marriage of Miss Eva +. Thomas
and WILDER V. Colson was soemuized at
the home OF the brides father, John
Thomas, Wednesday evening, Sept. 10.
The ceremony WAS performed by Rev.
Charles Burleigh, who repaired to the
lawn with the bridal party, taking posi-
ton under an evergreen arch. About 200
relatives and friends, including many
from Bar Harbor, were present. The mar
riage scene, under the blue dome of an
evening sky, was very pretty.
larry Remission was best man, Miss
Margie Thomas bridesmaid. Mrs. f..
Thomas and Mrs Bessie Gllson pre-
sided at the piano.
The wedding cake was made by Irving
Haynes, and presented by Miss Mary
Higgins, OF Philadelphia. 1t was a
"tweive-pounder". The bride received
many presents.
At the close OF the evening Mr.. Colson
sang one OF his select songs with piano
accompaniment by Mrs. Eva Colson,
which WAS much enjoyed
Mr.. Colson will take his bride to Har-
rington, where he has a home. Many
friends join in wishing them long and
happy lie.
Sept. Is. SPEC.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-09-23
lraal Notifies.

~ -~-~~o~~O~~-~~~O~-o,~~
To all persons interested in either of the es-
tates hereinafter named.
At probate court held at Bluehill in and
for the county of Hancock on the eight h
day of september, a. d. 1897.
PINHE following matters having been pre-
L scented for the action thereupon herein
after indicated, it is hereby ordered that
tice thereof be given to all persons interested,
by causing copy of this order to be pub
lished three weeks successfully in the Ellis
worth American, newspaper published at
Ellsworth in said county. that they may APP
pear at probate court to be held at ELS
worth on the thirteenth day of October, a. d.
1897, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, and
be heard thereon il they see cause.
Mary Dclauo late of Verona, in said coun-
ty, deceased. certain instrument purport-
ing to be the last will and testament of said
deceased together with petition for probate
thereof. presented by Roderick w. Delano,
one OF the executors therein named.
Roscoe .. DoritY. late of Brooklin, in said
county, deceased. \ certain instrument pur-
porting to be the last viii and testament of
said deceased, together with petition for pro
bate thereof, presented by Henry b. Hooper.
the executor therein named.
John e. Remick. late of Ellsworth. in said
county, deceased. certain instrument pur-
porting to be the last will and testament Of
bate thereof, presented by Sarah +. RemiCk,
the cNecutriN therein named.
Mary X. Blood, late of Bucksport, in said
county, deceased. First account of Lewis NJ.
Blood, administrator, filed for settlement.
James c. Chilcott. late of Ellsworth, in said
county, deceased. Second account of James
l.. Parsons, administrator filed for settle
mcnt.
James Mcleod. late of Verona in said coun-
ty, deceased. First account of w. o. Buck,
administrator, filed for settlement.
Susan n. Pickering, late of Deer Isle, in
said county, deceased. First account of Car
rie +. Haskell, administrators, filed for settle
ment.
Phebe Phillips, late of Surry, in said coun-
ty deceased First account of William X.
Milliken and Manoel A. Gaspar, executors,
filed for settlement.
John c. Reed, late OF Ellsworth, in said
county, deceased. First account of Josiah H.
Higgins, ad mist rator, filed for settlement
Ambrose Simpson, late of sullivan, in said
county, deceased. First account of James
Flye, administrator, filed for settlement.
Thomas Saunders, late of Deer Isle. in said
county, deceased. First account of Lydia S.
Saunders, administ ratrix, filed for set Element.
Martha Grant, late Ellsworth, in said coun-
ty, deceased. Petition filed by William w.
Mccartney, administrator, that the balance
remaining in his hands on the settlement of
his first account, made at a probate court held
at Ellsworth, in said county, on the eleventh
day of August, a d. 1897, may be ordered to
be distributed among the heirs of said de-
ceased. and the share of each determined.
o. p. CUNNINGHAM. Judge of said court.
A true copy of original order of court.
Attest:-CHAs. p. DoRR, Register.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-09-23

held. Rev. Horace Haskell attended
church here Sept. ~. He left this week
for college.
The w. c. T. u. met with Mrs. Bertha
Berdeen Wednesday. The last two meet
ings have been essentially "Mothers'
meetings, the topics being the training
OF boys and girls. Delegates from here
and Stonington expect to go to the State
convention at Bath.
Sent IL Foo