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Evening star., 1897-03-12
CASE OF ASSAULT.
Orlando Wager Must Meet Charge
of Serious Crime.

Orlando Wager Must Meet n Charge
of Serious Crime.
What is considered most atrocious in
stance of indecent assault was perpetrated
in broad daylight this afternoon, the victim
being a little girl. five years Of age, the
granddaughter of S. ]. Fague, the we'll
known real estate dealer of 81 D street.
The party under arrest, charged with the
crime, is Orlando Wager. fifty-four years
OF age, who claims to be molder by occu-
pa ton, and who is supposed to be a stran-
ger in the city.
The little girl. who resides at the home
of her grandfather, was playing with her
brother, Glendower, who is about seven
years of age, in the City Hall Park, which
is near the house. About 1890 o'clock
Wager, who was seated on one of the
benches, called the children to him and
several times sent the boy eff to purchase
candy He held the girl on his lap. Motto
iI.g the suspicious actions of the man a
passerby visited the detective Office Just
across the street, and reported the matter
sergeant johnson at once set out for The
park, and as he drew near noticed Joseph
Inc struggling vigorously to free herself
from the grasp of Wager. Sergeant John
son kept watch and witnessed actions re-
voting to an exaggerated degree On the
part Of the man. and sufficient to warrant
his immediate arrest. The little boy also
relates a story that is entirely unfit for
I,ublica ton.
Wager was taken to police headquarters
end later removed to the sixth precinct
police station. He will be given n hearing
tomorrow In the Police Court. All the man
lad to say was that he was merely amusing
the children and had purchased some candy
for them. ~
When he learned of the occurrence Mr.
fagne was highly incensed ard he means to
prosecute wager to the last degree.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
a Lawyers Aside.

Lena Harris, who was arrested by De-
tect1ve Carter, on the charge of obtaining
groceries valued at SOL 96 from Love Bros.
on the false pretense that they We're for
Mrs. General Foster of 1916 22d street
northwest was today committed for the
action OF the grand jury by Judge Mills.
Lawyer Jones, who represented the girl,
was denied permission by the court to place
Lena on the stand, because as he said. he
would not place any reliance on anything
she might say. AS the woman was being
taken back to the lookup Mr. Jones re-
marked In low tone, but loud enough to
be heard by the court. IF Judge Miller was
on the bench both sides would have been
heard.'
J>lge Mills replied that he would not per-
init such remarks to be made in his hear
ing, and Mr.. Jones disclaimed any intention
OF being offensive. Judge Mills closed the
incident by informing Mr. Jones that when
he wanted to talk about the court he must
not In future let the court hear him.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
Gen. Lee at Hayana.

10 the Editor of The Evening Star:
1 want to thank you for and congratu-
late rou on your editorial in The Star
last night regarding the retention of Cen
Lee at Havana 1t was just the right
thing. 1t seems to me that this admin
istration cannot do a better or wiser thing
than to keep him there. and TO back him
up in the exercise of his duties and rights
with the full power cf the government. if
necessary. To do this would be most pa
triotic. and President Mckinley could not
do thing more popular so generally
approved Lee is pre-eminently the right
man for the place / have been In Cuba
years agc). and / know the utter and
-nerited contempt that Spanish officials
there have fer or government and our
citizenship government that will not
protect its citizens abroad is not worthy
of the respect and support of its citizens at
home.
hope tnat you will continue TO urge
this. and that President Mckinley will do
what every good American will approve.
H. Z. GERALD.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
AMusEMENTs.

The Biograph.-Tomorrow is the last day
OF that interesting invention. the hiograph,
in Washington, and 1t Is imperative that
those who have not seen this wonder
should take advantage of the short time
remaining and visit Willard Hail. II they
desire to see a most interesting we'll as
curious exhibition of the new moving pho
tcgraphy. During the time the biograph
has been before the public in Washington
1t has demonstrated itself to be an amuse-
ment feature of the first class, to say moth
ing of the educational phase Of the exhi-
bitfons given by 1t. A picture of Niagara
Falls on paper, an oil painting or an or
binary photograph is beautiful, of course
but when this same picture is placed he
fore the observer with all the life and mo-
tion, as faithfully reproduced as II is DOS
slpie 10 make camera accurate. the ef-
Iect is simply fndescribable. and must he
seen to be fully appreciated. The pictures
Wnicn nave been presented IN Washington
nave oeen OF unvarying excellence and
nave ulspiayed the utmost care ami taste
III their seiectlon. The manager of the bio
graph In Washington is Mr. Whiting Allen
Weil-knoWn newspaper man in the north
ard west. The attractiveness of the ex
m.Vions or the blograph has been very
greatly enhanced by Mr.. Aliens eiescrin-
lions or the various scenes as well as his
interesting talk on the instrument which
ne uses His talks are short, pithy and TO
the point, and contain many points of in
terest that would not be observed in the
pictures by the ordinary observer. During
the time Mr.. Allen has been in washingt On
ne has made himself popular to a supe-la-
1--WE degree He has entertained the best
nHoMn society. people of the capital CITY
at Willard Hall. and on one occasion was
nohored by visit from Mrs. Cleveland Mr.
Aiien has demonstrated his high ability as
d lec1urer. holding the attention of his au-
N hac
ms graphic descriptions and also from his
pronounced business capacity. '''
Evening star., 1897-03-12
A Woman sufrrase Meeting

The Woman's Suffrage Association of the
District of Columbia held its regular month
ly meeting at the Riggs House last evening
The business of the evening was to ar
range for reception to be rendered by
the society to the District Federation OF
Women's Clubs. An invitation extended
by Mrs. Case, 2O27 street northwest, to
use her parlors was accepted with thanks,
and Thursday evening, March 1s, from 9
to II. was selectea as the date. A paper
on 1.-The Last DAYS Of the Oligarchy' was
read by Mrs. Ruth G. D. Havens, and re-
ceived with cordial applause. resolu-
ton of thar ks to General N M. Curtis OF
New York for procuring the passage of
bill prohibiting capital punishment in any
federal territory WAS unanimously adopted.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
Flames Do Damage Across the Ana
costa Bridge.


costa Bridge.
One of the most destructive fires that
has occurred for a number of years in
Anacostia took place there last night. The
loss was about $4,000 and is only partly
covered by insurance.
The flames broke out about 10 o'clock In
the of the shoe shop of B. Shankle-
nitz, No. 5 Monroe street. The blaze was
quickly noticed by Policeman King, who
at once turned in an alarm and engines
Nos. 3 and promptly responded. The dis
tance from their houses to the scene of the
fire was so great that the flames gained
great headway. and in a little while the
wholesale liquor store OF MIR. George II.
Gray, millinery store of Miss A. f. Free,
D. T. Shanahan's tinware store and the
cigar establishment of Mr.. w. w. Latch
ford were enveloped in the blaze. Mean
while second alarm was sent IN, and en-
gines and 10 responded.
Mr. Gray was the heaviest loser, his en-
tire stock of liquors, which were valued at
5000, being destroyed. Mr. Gray had
policy of 5000 He also lost carriage
Miss A. E. Free, whose millinery store
was on the first floor of the building owned
by Mrs. B. C. Shreeve, lost, it was stated,
about $1,000 She was, however, success
full through the efforts of citizens present
in saving considerable quantity of her
goods, which were put in the building of
the Anacostfa Grocery Company, across
the street.
The loss of Mrs. shreeve was estimated
at 81 800 and that of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Sanderson. who occupied the second floor
of the house, $500. The latter were asleep
when the fire broke out and narrowly
escaped serious injury.
Mr.. Shanahan's loss on tinware will
reach about $500. He had no insurance.
Mr.. Latchford's loss was estimated at $500.
with no insurance The shop in which the
fire started likewise entirely burned
out. and the proprietor estimated his loss
at about $3.50. During the progress of the
fire Fireman J. &C. Harper ran a nail
through his foot, inflicting serious
wound. The injury was attended to at
Weiss drug store.
The fire attracted to the scene nearly
the entire population of Anacostia and also
a large number of people from Southeast
Washington.
The damage resulting from the fire has
been. estimated as follows: House occupied
by Daniel Shannahan. $500: contents, s4D.
Store of George H. Gray & Co.. $1,000.
House occupied by Harry Sanderson and
Annie Free: house, $1,000: stock, $500.
House occupied by Max Schankowitz. 500;
stock of shoes, s100 House occupied by H.
w. Latchford, $50; stock of cigars, $50.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
ST. THOMAS AQUINAs.
First Entertainment Of the Universfty
Club of the Catholic Unfversfty.


Club of the Catholic Unfversfty.
The first public entertainment of the Uni
versity Club Of the Catholic University took
place last night in the assembly hall of the
McMahonHall, and was largely attended. The
literary and musical program prepared by
the society was befitting the feast Of the
day. that of St. Thomas Aquinas. The
program opened by the presentation of
portrait of Bishop Keene. the former
rector of the university, by Rev. Dr. Gar
rigan, in the name of the Sisters of the
Holy Cross The presentation was accom-
panied with fitting tribute to the life and
work of that great educator. The gift was
warmly received by the president, Rev.
Francis F. Duffy, in behalf of the club,
after which followed the presidents ad-
dress. stating the aims and work of the
society The essays. ''St. Thomas and Mod
ern Science by Rev. James J. Fox; THE
renee A. Deering. and est. Thomas and
Letters" by Mr. William T eastman all
showed careful preparation and deep
thought The language was clear. con-
else and fluent. the thought logically ar
ranged and the diction of the best. Each
subject was handled with thorough
knowledge of the matter in discussion and
reflected great credit upon the author
1t was surprise to the many friends of
the university, that 1t possessed student
OF such poetic ability as that displayed by
Mr.. Francis P. Guilfoile in the original
poem." st. Thomas" The meter was smooth
and easy and the rhythm excellent while
the language was lofty and inpiring The
vocal solos. when the Heart is Young"
by Mr. John F. Duane; For All Eternity"
by Rev. j. H Tettemer, and the selections
by Mr.. J Philip Gerry, were received with
hearty applause. as also was the recita-
tlon "Unele," by Mr.. John G. Mott
Ihe program closed with an EXPRESSION
of appreciation by the rector Dr. Conaty,
who highly commended the club and wish
ed it every success
The feast was celebrated by the faculty
Dy solemn high mass in the Divinity Chap
ell at 10 o'clock in the morning. DR. Carri
gan. the vice rector. being the celebrant and
the sermon being preached by DR.. Cona;y
the rector of the university. In the after
noon the faculty OF philosophy entertained
all the other faculties at dinner in the
spacious dining hall of the new dormitory
Evening star., 1897-03-12
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-"The Girl l Left Be
hind Me-
Bijou Theater.-Miaco's Spectacular Pan
t"mime Company.
Columbia Theater-Lillian Russell in AN
American Beauty.
Grand Opera House.-"The Limited Mall
kernan's Lyceum Theater.-C. w. Will
Jams own Company.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-"The
Heart of Maryland"
New National Theater.-Hoyt's "A Black
Sheep
Willard Hall.-Exhibition of the Bio
graph.
i2f 9TH street.-The Crystal Maze.
Nitascope Hail. adjoining Columbia The
ater.-Edison Vitascope.
Carroll Institute HaIl.-Illustrated lecture
by Prof. H. Is. Rosseii on AN Evening
With Edgar Allen Poe
Evening star., 1897-03-12
Given "a Recepti0u.

fef- Dr H. r. Naylor. pastor OF Mcken-
Gree NJ f Church. was rendered a recep-
ton last evening in the Sunday school
room of the church. The big room was
hlied with Dr. MAYORS friends. and the
members of the church, who were present
70 welcome him back from the Baltimore
conference and to express their gratifica-
lIch al MS return as pastor of the church
An address OF welcome was made by DIR
T. = smith. 10 which DIR. Naylor made a
Itung response. and at its conclusion the
members aVailed themselves of the oppor-
ttnity TO express their individual pleasure
at his return.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
SONS OF ST. GEORGE.
Columbia Lodge Held a Pleasant
Meeting Lust Nixhf

Columbia Lodge. No 397. Order Sons of
St George, gave an elaborate entertain
ment last night at the Builders Exchange.
The hall was hung with American and
English flags, picture of Mckinley being
placed at one side Of the stage and one of
Queen Victoria or the other Haley,s
Orchestra furnished music for the occa-
sion. A musical and literary program was
rendered. Prof. Arnold w. Meyer gave a
piano solo. Matthew Kennedy and VIM.
McCabe sang sentimental songs, and Miss
Isabel Shelton and Master Emmet Walsh
rendered character songs, Theodore NJ
Hardy recited Jim Budso' and John L.
Dwyer also gave recitation. There were a
whlstling solo, THE Woodland Echoes,
by Miss Constance NJ. Hurworth and a
violin solo by W. H. Scholz. Misses Zilder
Miller. Marguerite Weller and Isabel Shell
ton executed farcy dance in comic cos
tune. and the program closed with a song
by Matthew Kennedy.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
Gen. Hastings' Condition.

Gen Russell Hastings, the commanding
officer of the I'D Ohio Volunteers, Presi-
Gent Nckinley's old regiment who had his
leg broken Wednesday. passed a fairly
comfortable night at Garfield Hospital ard
was reported this morning as doing as
well as could be expected. Mrs. Mckinley
was one OF those who called at the hospital
10 see him yesterday.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
DIR. Griffin on Chemistry.

Rev DR. j. J. Griffin. professor of chem
istry at the Catholic University. delivered
a lecture in Mcmahon Hall of that insti;u-
ton yesterday afternoon before a large
and interested audience. DR.. Griffin gave
a comprehensive history of the science, ard
told some interesting facts in connection
with the different periods of its progress
ne lecture was Illustrated with many por-
TRAITS OF celebrated chemists as well as
Views OF places of interest which have had
material effect upon study and iiscov-
cry in this branch of scientific experiment
Evening star., 1897-03-12
Pennsylvania Republican Annexation

The PENNSYLVANIA Republican State Asso-
citation expects to have a very interesting
Getting this evening at its headquarters.
?23 F street northwest. Addresses will be
made by Vice President Col. S. r. Stratton
and Commissioner John w. Douglass. The
president of the association. Mr.. B. F.
Crawshaw, will read a specially prepared
paper on PENNSYLVANIA and it is also ex-
pected that Major Beebe and his glee club
Will be present and sing several songs.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon,
Marshall Hall. Giymont and intermediate
landings at 10 am.
Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress
NCG roe at 1-D.m.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at $40. 1905, II
"A m and 1905. 2.05 and 4 Is pm.
Trains leave 1si2 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from s am.
to pm
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach
and river landings al am
Evening star., 1897-03-12
FIFTy-FIF-rH coNcPEsS

Senators and Representatives of the Fiji
ty-Ffth Congress that meet Monday.
The 18th. can secure from John X. Kelly
9th street wing. Center market all the
choice cuts of meats. such as spring lamb.
tenderloin. French and English chops. sweet
breads calf liver, New York roast beef
Iorter house steak and veal outlet.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
FREEGIVEN AWAY,

! want everybody to visit my stands. Nos.
2li, 21S. 21o 2.,6. 2J1. Us. Center market to
see my display Cf early vegetables and for
eIgn and domestic fruits. To induce you to do
SO l will present to every purchasera y doz.
imported tube rose bulbs. valued at DC. ::
Strawberries. 3Oc- qt.. tomorrow. Jos. l..
Emmert. dealer in fine fruits and vegeta-
bles- The above numbers Il ST. wing, Cen
ter market.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
HOadly Air MOter Test.

A preliminary test of the Hoadly air
motor, with which 1t is the intention to
equip the lines of the lexington railroad
In case 1t proves acceptable for rapid-tran-
sit purposes, was made at 3 O'Clock this
morning over the tracks from the power
mouse at lexington to the corner of 9Th
and ID streets. and proved satisfactory to
the representatives of the company who
were present The full power of the motor
was not exerted. further and more ex-
tensive trial will be made early next week
Want" ads. in The Star pay because
thew bring answers
Evening star., 1897-03-12
"The Winged Arrow.

The members of the Columbia Athletic
Club have embarked upon a new enter
prise. the publication Of a monthly maga-
zine called THE Winged Arrow" The in
itial number has just appeared and pre-
sents handsome appearance, with sixteen
pages filled with interesting news of the
club and Its members, and a page of half
club. The publication committee in charge
of the work consists Of: c. A. Cabrera.
chairman; R. ]. Beall. jr., w. r. King, H.
8. Flynn, Howard Perry, H. c. c. Stiles.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
No. Mantels. 81. Libbey & co.-Advt.
About an Entrance,

A bill in equity has been filed against
Proprietor o. @. Staples of the National
Hotel by Jacob Spliedt, to restrain Mr..
Staples from closing an entrance into Mr..
Spliedt's Office from the hotel lobby. The
complainant claims that he Is entitled to
ment with Charles Calvert, the former pro-
prietor of the hotel.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
Full of Information.

Every business man. as well as every
housewife, should possess a COPY of The
Evening Star Almanac. 1t contains infor-
nation carefully gathered from every
source. valuable alike to every one Twen-
ty-five cents buys 1t at any news stand or
The Evening Star office.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
An Incorporation.

This Church Extension Society of the
Methodist Protestant Church of the Dis
trict has been Incorporated by John f.
Cox, James E. Stake. w. II. Martin sr
w B. Marche and Jonathan d. CathelI
The object is to extend the influence of the
chureh by assisting struggling churches
and building new ones
Evening star., 1897-03-12
Army Medical school.

The closing exercises Of the Army Medi-
cal School will take place this afternoon at
3 o'clock. The program includes tntroduc-
tory remarks by tho president Of the fac
nlty, presentation of certificates by Sur
geon General Sternber2, address to the
class by Dr. 8. C. Busey and an inspection
OF the school, laboratories, etc.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
Fifty Cents for Fifty
hesh fragrant violets at Guides s l22I Fad


Rev Frank Sewall will deliver the next
lecture in the free kindergarten course at
the hall of the Columbian University to-
morrow morning. Mr.. Sewall is thoroughly
versed in his subject and his talk viii 10
helpful and interesting 10 a high oeer,e
TO those who are working in this branch OF
education.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
Epvvorth League.

The oratorical contest of Epworth League
will take place this evening at Wesley
Chapel. and great interest is manifested in
the result, mot only by the friends of the
contestants, but by the members OF the
lea que in the District
Evening star., 1897-03-12
The Only Direct Route to Ft. Monroe.
Norfolk and Nir.in.a Reach

IS Via the superb steamers Newport
News. Washington and Norfolk daily at
= pm. from foot of 9TH st. Elegant rooms
steam heat and electric lights. Unsur-
passed cuisine from the markets of Wash
irgton and Norfolk. See ad., page I2-Ad
Evening star., 1897-03-12
Butter Prices Take "a Tumble

I-ih. boxes finest Elsin Butter. sl.;5. ID.
William Oyster, 40 Center 1arka, ~
Western market Phone 12s5-Ad.t
Evening star., 1897-03-12
SEE CENTER MARKET "AD.." PAGE
WE MEAT YOU PROPERLY

WE MEAT YOU PROPERLY.
Give you nothing but the very finest
Home-Dressed Meat-guarantee everything
We sell-and stake our rep.Itation that our
steaks. roasts and chops cannot be sur
passed Try us. T. T. Keane, 1th St end,
Center market.
Evening star., 1897-03-12

1t matters little what it is that YOU want
whether a situation or SERVANT
'.want ad. In The Star will reach the ner
son who can fill your need
Evening star., 1897-03-12

Is Sunday Your Sausage Days
The day you have sausage for breakfast
Get our sausage If you wa'A Il delicious
All kinds. ]. A. Augusterfer. CSC Gen. mkt Ii
Evening star., 1897-03-12

Not. every one can go south for
March, but almost everybody can
spend a dollar Tor two for SCOTS
Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil. If you
have got lingering cough or are
run down; are weak and exhausted
by reason of the Grippe, ask your
doctor if SCOTS Emulsion isn't Just
what you need in the emergency.
The combined virtues of the Cod
liver Oil, the Hypophosphites and
Glycerine as prepared in SCOTS
Emulsion will give you flesh and
strength rapidly and help you back
to health. II
Evening star., 1897-03-12
CITY AND DISTRICT.
W rft of Man da m us.

Judge Bradley has granted writ of
mandamus against the commissioner of
patents upon the petition of VIM H. Brodie,
commanding the commissioner to accept
the report of examiners in an interference
case in favor of Mr.. Rrodie.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
sI.25 to baltimore and Return

Via b. and o. Il. r. All trains March Is
and IA. valid for return passage until fol-
lowing Monday.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
Sensational Mackinto.h Selling.

The hveliest kind of selling caused by slC
qualities being reduced TO 81. Goodves,
Rubber Co, SU7 Pa ave.-Advt
Evening star., 1897-03-12
Figures Don't Lie.

But have a cool convincing way about
them that serve better than heated a,eu-
ment N35 for 5-lb. box best butter. Jas.
F. Oyster. 800 Pa. ave. Phone 27l.-ASlyt.
Evening star., 1897-03-12

FAMOI-S '.BERkEFELD-' FILTER. 81
complete. The cheapest gcrm-proof filter
in existence SHEDDS. 432 9th ST.
Evening star., 1897-03-12

The Best Lumber, $I.OO Per 100 Feet
Frank Libbey & Co., 9th and New York ay
advertisement
Evening star., 1897-03-12

Arbuckle's. Levering's Coffee 14l.c John
ston's. page o.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
Spring Lamb Tomorrow!

:, Tender and toothsome-and fine enoIEh
to suit the most particular housexeeper.
N. Y. Roast Beef--an extra fine assortment
of steaks, roasts and prime cuts. Buscher
9th st. wing, Certer market 1t
Evening star., 1897-03-12

This Price StOops to Conquer.
5-lb box finest creamery butter, s13l
Jas. F. Oyster, 800 Pa. ave. Phone, 271.-
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
What and where to Eat,

" INIT anu " Mefe 10 Eat!
A mans happiness largely depends upon
what he eats, and how it is cooked and
served. Insure your happiness by dining
regularly at Harvey's, 11th and Pa ave.
Finest oysters that ever left the water 1t
Evening star., 1897-03-12

RoyalGlueMuciIaEes sticks everything. 10c
Evening star., 1897-03-12
neecham'. Pills cure Sick Headache.
ADJUSTMENTS.

Royal Hendache Powders cure. 10c.
mh5-m,w,fstf
Evening star., 1897-03-12
CITY ITEMS.
Ont of n Million md Ono

| different brands of hams you'll find a mil
| lion not as good as Dove Brand Hams.
| Miller & krogmann, Center & n. L. mkts.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
Weak Stomach,
Impaired Digestion,
DisOrdered Liver
WITT TH]0WT A RIVAl,

&c. at Drug Stores, win he sent by O. g.
Agents. 3. F. ALLEN CO, 3G5 Canal IT, New
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