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Evening star., 1897-01-05
Appointed Hospital Steward.

Wilbur v. Leech has been appointed by
Warden Leonard OF the District jail as
hospital steward at the prison. The war
den has also appointed Edward L. Rams
dell clerk of the jail.
Evening star., 1897-01-05
American Line.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY,
Local Organization Resumes Its Meet
fnK9 Inst Nfnhf


fngs Last Night.
An interesting meeting of the Columbia
Historical Society was held last evening in
the Columbian University hall, A large
number of persons interested in the early
history of the capital were present, Mr.
A. r. Spofford presided
The evening was devoted to the presenta-
tion OF paper by Mr.. Tallmadge A. Lam.
bert on THE Development Of the Nations
Capital After Mr.. Lamberts paper there
was discussion of the subject, partici-
pated in by Mr.. NJ. I. Weller and Prof. Nc.
Gee, the latter mentioning General Wash.
ington's conception of q national uniyer.
sity, to which reference had been made In
the paper.
Mr.. Lambert discussed the matter of the
selection OF site for the scat of govern.
ment: and gave it as his opinion that its
location away from the great centers OF
trade and commerce and population was
the logical consequence Of the national idea
OF government. rather than from fear OF
possible interference with the freedom, OF
legislation. At the time of its location here
he said, there was in Georgetown q COM
munity already fifty years old, with a cul-
ture that was not inferior to that Of the
most prominent cities.
He sketched the work Of capital building
which, he said, prior to the war, did not
keep pace with national progress. Poor
sanitary arrangements existed, and the Po-
tomac flats were a menace to the health
OF the community. Many interesting rem
iniscences Of the period of the war were
mentioned. Since that time. when dust
storms swept the streets in summer, and
In winter the thoroughfares were almost
impossible because of the mud, and the
really superior residences could readily be
counted, Mr.. Lambert said the capitals
growth had been nothing short of phe-
nomenal. and 1t had been sensitive to every
economic influence that could effect the
general veal; the city had reflected in its
social, moral and intellectual features every
stage in the evolution of national advance
ment, manners, ethics and mental culture.
Evening star., 1897-01-05
A Long Spree,


John Neale, a well-dressed young white
man, was sent to the workhouse this
morning by Judge Kimball for thirty days,
his brother. G. c. Neaie, being the only
complainant.
He is continually drunk" said the
brother, land we are unable to do anything
with him. G2
Has he been on a spreeT' asked the
court. of
Eyes, SIR
For what length Of time?"
For the past twenty-five years." was
the emphatic answer.
judge of John. "a
II earn my money by hard work." was
the reply. What spend is my own.''
How about this continual drunkenness?'
his honor wanted to know.
II get drunk" admitted John.
How many times each week?' continued
the court" !" six or severn"
mo, indeed answered the man. 1--WE
been sober for two weeks at a time"
Bonds in the sum Of $50 or thirty days."
John retired, murmuring. Its pretty
tough when your own brother goes back on
YOU"
Evening star., 1897-01-05
The special Assessments.

Solomon J. Fague appeared before the
Commissiorers yesterday and urged the
passage Of the btil to remit the special A.
sessments against the Louise Home for
work done In front Of the property In ls72
Evening star., 1897-01-05

Lack Of vitality and color-matter In the bulbs
causes the hair to fall out and turn gray. We
recommend Halls Hair Renewer to prevent bald
ness and grAyneas.
Evening star., 1897-01-05
DIR. LEATHERMAN.

Specialist In all forms OF special dIseases Hy.
arcsele: vansocels and Structure cured. Cens1l.
fation free. Ho1rs, 8 to II, to 8: Tues Thur
and Sat. even.. to 9. coz 3 NV. Osse6 On Sun,
Evening star., 1897-01-05
MEDICAL,
MEDICAL.
DIR. Nicholson. /.

Resident Specialist, all nervous and allied dis
eases; electrical treatment In paralysis: hours:
to ~, 70 .; Tues; Thur Sat. evenings. to g.
Evening star., 1897-01-05
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY.

CHESApEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY.
THROUGH THE GRANDEsr SCENERY IN
AMERICA. ALL TRAINS vESTIBULED
ELECTRIC LIGHTED. STEAM HEATED. ALL
MEALS SERVED IN DINING CARS. STA
TION SIXTH AND STREETS.
Schedule in effect December 13. 1896.
2:20 PM DAILY-Cincinnat and st. Louis Spe-
cial-S0lid train for Cincinnati. Pullman seeptrs
to Cincinnati, Lexington. Louisville, Indianapolis
ano ST Louis without change Parlor cars Cncin-
natl to Chicago
IL 81 PM DAuY-F. +. v. Limited Solid train
for Cincinnati. Pullman Reepers 10 Cincinnati
Lexington and Louisville without change. Open
Tor reception of passengers at pm. Pullman
compartment car to Virginia Hot Springs, without
change. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Daily connection
for the Springs. Sleepers Cincinnati to Chicago
1851 AM. EXCEPT SUNDAY-vIa Richmond
Tor Old Point and Norfolk Only rail line.
20 PM. DAHY-Fcr Gordonsville, Charlottes-
vile, Staunton und for Rchmond, daily, except
Sunday.
Reservations and tickets at Chesapeake and Ohio
Offices, b1S and 14c1 Pennsylvania avenue, 111O r
street northwest. and at the station.
II. w. FULLER,
noI5SSd General Passenger Agent.
Evening star., 1897-01-05
FOR EXCHANGE

F1h hExCHANGE-NEARLY NEW AND MODERN
1story end cellar round bay-window brick; NV;
70 minutes walk from 9Th and f. for small
oSsiness property or lots. Address Box %, Star
oaee. ja5-3t'
Evening star., 1897-01-05
RAILROADS.
WASHINGTON. ALEXANDRIA AND Mt. VERNON
RAILWAY.
From Sfafion 12IL ~ and pon0a

RAILWAY.
From Station, 13I1 st. and Penna. ave.
FOB RALExANDRA.-s:40. 4;oS. 7:ss ex.. $500.
e1 s ss s:': :i5 5o'Ge 14s s1 .aa5 &c. a.o
$50 400 e1.. ..:15 eI.. 4:46, 800. $40 ex..
s;4o '6;o6 ex-. go. 100. $500, 900. 1000.
sDaily.
1:4S e1., 500. $40 ex 1900, $50, 1000,
III elloc u LAO. '12;s5. .i;oe e... 1:ls. 200.
.5:15 eI., $40. 'e:i5, 100, 7:l5 e1., $500
900. 'lO:0O st1 :OO
sDaly.
FOR MOUNT VERNON. RIVERSIDE AND WAY
SiATloNs.-'6:40. 10:05. 'I1:Oo. 12:06. 2:05.
sDaily.
FOR ARLINGTON. Daily-s:00 900. 1905. II 90.
lZ:oo 1:15. 2:O5, 2:40, $500. sos, 7:OO, 500
Baggage checked free for passengers holding first
class tickets at station. Bicycles, 25 cents each.
g. +. ABBOTT, GEO r. PHIIIIPS
Cen Manager. Cen Pass. Agent.
Evening star., 1897-01-05
UNDERTAKES.

p. BRENNAN, UNDERTAKER EaiBLAMER AND
Funeral Director. Every thing nrst-class ON the
most reasonable terms. 1s24-28 L ct. NV, Tel.
epnone 00. -. tal-tf
Evening star., 1897-01-05
The Weems Steamboat C,
STEAM CARPET CLEANING

TIE OFFICE OF THE AMAIONIATED STEAM
SSarget Cleaning and Renovating Works and U.
Mattress Co is removed TO 507 11th st NV
Good work and low figures Works lOSs and llf;
18th St NV. Tel. S04. NJ. NEwMYER Nor sol ~
Evening star., 1897-01-05
DENTISTRY
LADIES GOODS.

MADAME MALILSON OF THE ECLECTIC CUT.
ting School and Dressmaking Academy, No. w.
Lexington ST.. Baltic, Nd, will open q school
IN this city In January. A reduction to all send
Ing their names the above add-css before
January II. The Baltimore school IL the larxnst
and best In America. Send for circular. de2S1ms
sEALSKIN AND ALL OTHER FUR GARMENTS
dyed and altered into latest styles. Fur novel;
eth st. NV. bet. and o sts. no27-3m
Evening star., 1897-01-05
ATTORNEYS.

NM L. FORD,
ATTORNEY -AT-LAw,
90 St NV. House, 1900 Q st. NV
Companies Incorporated. DELFT
e4MMPBEL4 MlP4 oARRINGToN, ATToRNEY-AT- Law.
meoslsr Law building. sos d st. NV, Washing
ION, u: Y Residence, No. Mount Vernon Flats.
New York ave. and 9th st NV seiS
Evening star., 1897-01-05
w. R. Speare,
Undertaken + Embalmer,

90 Street Northwest.
Everything strictly rst-ciass and on the most res
sonabls terms. Telephone call S40. 3a1-tr
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
SOLD WITHOUT LICENSE,
Three Men Fined for Violating the Liquor
Laws.

Laws.
When Court Crier Heal opened
municipal court Monday morning there
was curious collection of articles on
the desk OF Clerk s. S. Adams, the
bulk of which had been secured Sun
day by Chief Dolan's men. In the col
lection were two revolvers, a razor,
dozen bottles OF beer and whisky, a
demiiohn and two new, but mismated,
shoes.
% Speakeasies'' were "nipped" in
all parts OF town and MS a result six
men and one woman faced Judge Ball,
charged with selling liquor without a
license.
Tho first case of this kind was that
of Robert Stewart George Green, col
ored, testified that Sunday morning
he met Stewart in stable on French
street, between Eighth and Ninth, and
bought of him half-pint OF whisky
for which be raid 20 cents. Stewart
denied seeing Green, but failed to bring
any witnesses, and vas fined $780,
Next came the case OF John Graves,
coloreu, who lives on Penn street, lie.
tween Sixth and Seventh Green was
the witness against him and testified
that he went to Graves house with four
other men and obtained drink of
whisky for which he paid 10 cente.
When the police arrested Graves they
found several bottlas Of beer in the
house. a fine OF 500 was imposed.
John Hodges, colored, identified q
lf.pint bottle filled with whisky as
ono he bought from John Il. Smith, col.
ored, Sunday, on the railroad hetween
Tatnall and West streets Smith failed
TO disprove Hodges statement and was
fined 500.
James Campbell, who was arrested
on tins charge Of selling liquor without
a license, was dismissed, MS Assistant
| City Solicitor Calhoon had not the
slightest evidence against The man.
Eliza Campbell plead guilty to keen.
ing house of i'll fame and was fined $50.
Frank Read. colored, arrested by
Officer Aiken, George Murray, colored,
arrested by Officers Ralston and Man
yon, and Eugene Jones, ColorcG. ar
rested by Officer Davidson, were each
held 10 5000 bail for their appearance
at the upper court for carrying con
Cealed a deadly weapon. Jones carried
a razor and the other two men had re-
volvers.
Debbie Morris, colored, drunk and
disorderly, was fined 80, and Richard
Rowe, John McCarron, John llaggerty
and JameH Taylor. the latter colored,
were each fined 81 for drunkenness.
Bessie Bnyard and George Brown. both
colored, were arrested early Monday for
Clisorderly conduct. The woman ad
mitted she was in fault and was fined
So. John Smith. charged with smash
ing the dishes at the nome of Alice
JeiTerson, where he stays" was
dismissed as buth the woman and her
daughter declared on the witness stand
that they had not seen him hroak any.
thing. Judge Ball expressed himself
rather f0rcibly about the testimony OF
the witnesses when Chief Dolan in
formed him that the girl came TO the
station Sunday for an officer to arres
Smith and prevent him from breaking
up things at the house, The case wal
dismissed,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
VEN cAs1ln'ssANirA NJ coSDIrIos

Visited by the State Board of tiealth-Bad
STATE of Anairs at Dobbinsvilie.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
New Castle. Aug. rs. The State
Board of Health Visited this city yes
terduy. The visitora were met by
Councilman Cooper, Harrington and
Clewell, Clerk OF Council Eckles and
City Engineer KINNEY, who accom-
panied them on their Inspecting tour.
Mr.. KINNEY explained the city map
and the system OF drainage. Al cor
ference held at the Jefferson House the
opinion that New Castle should have n
Board OF Health was expressed, and 1t
was stated that Dobbinsville's lines are
incorrectly drawn and that 1t will be
difficult TO drain that suburb. Subse-
quently Dobbinsville was visited, and
the members of the State Board of
Health were surprised at its condition.
Holes were filed with stagnant wafer,
and tin pans. dead dogs and cats and
remnants of mattresses were upon the
streets, while weeds were several feet
high. Returning to the hotel, Mr..
KINNEY made some suggestions, which
wore approved. Council was asked to
remove the Battery ditch and abate the
Dobbinsville nuisance, and promised to
do SO promptly. The State Board of
Health adopted the following:
Whereas, The State Board OF Health,
this day, in compliance with the re-
quests of the city of New Castle visited
that city and madc personal pbserya-
tions of various nuisances existing in
the community; therefore,
Resolved, by the State Board OF
| Health that the said nuisRnues should
DO abaiei. and We hereby tender. to
the city of New Castle our hearty sym
pathy and cooperation in any effort
they may make to accomplish SO lauua.
BILE purpose; and
Resolved, That the State Board OF
Health recommend the speedy compli.
ance with the requirements OF the Law
in establishing local board Of health. ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
A Fatal Accident.

Cambridge, Md, Aug. 20. Walter
johnson, Oldest child of Senator Joseph
II. johnson Of Cambridge, was instantly
killed yesterday afternoon by an acct
dental fall from the roof of DR.. Il. II.
DiXon's dwelling. With one or two
companions he was endeavoring to
reach Il room in the attic, where they
frequently met for play. Finding the
door locked no concluded to gain on.
trance by getting out of dormer WIN
dow, scaling the roof and entering a
trapdoor, feat that no had. il Is re-,
portedsbofore successfully accomplished.
lie had gotten out Of the window nnd
was about to ascend to tho ridge pole
whom he lost his balance and fell to tho
ground % feet below. striking on his
head with such force as to crush the
skull ana dislocate the neck, causing
instant death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
NUPPOSED INcENDL1Rr.
Chicagoan Arrested on tho Charge
Firing Hts Place of Business.


ChichgoHn Arrested on rho Charge of
Firing Hts Place of business.
Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 30. Work of an
incendiary, which might have resulted
in serious loss Of life. was prevented by
tue prompt work OF the firemen in a
blaze which was discovered in the base
ment of j. j. Riley Co. "a paint and
decorating store, on Twenty second
street, last night.
An hour after the discovery OF tho
lire j. j. Riley, the proprietor of the
place. was arrested. Barrels OF benzine,
varnish about the floor. excelsior batherl
In benzine and two benzina buckets in
which tallow candles had been lighted
tended to Hubstantiate the theory of
tho police that the place was set on fire.
just at the time Of the fire tho street
was filled with crowds of people, and
had the flames reached the barrels OF
gasoline and oil not only the inmates
of the building but the pasaers. by
might have been victims OF terrific ex-
plosion,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
AMos N. nALL KILLED.


Sad Termination of u Ride on a Tandem
in the Dark.
By turning into the wrong side of the
road Amos N, Hall and Charles Fellows
Of Gleuolden who were out for spin
in the dark on tandem on Thursday
night had collision with a milk wagon
on the Darby turnpike that cost the
former his life.
Hall was struck fairly in the stomach
by the shaft and knocked aenseless
from the Wheel After lying delirious
for &c hours he died Friday night.
Hall was formerly telegraph opera
Tor in the employ Of the T., W. a. b.
railroad and was under John N. Hates.
division operator of the road in this
city. The deceased was well known in
this city and was in the employ Of the
company for several years, during part
Of which tins he was in charge of Fal-
croft station.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
are oUARrERLr.~
Less Than tho Usual Attendance-obse
vance Dying Ont.


Less Than tho Usual Attendanc e-Obser
vance Dying Ont.
"Big Quarterly" was observed on
Sunday by the colored folks of this city
and many visitors from out OF town.
Special services ware helrI in nearly all
the colored churches all day, but the
African Union Methodist Protestant
Church on French street between
Eighth and Ninth seemed to be the
mecca for out Of town visitors. The
pavement In front of the church was
crowded all day and at times the street
in front OF tine building became so
jammed that it was with difficulty
vehicles secured room Ia pass by.
At Ezion NJ. Il. Church also there
were large congregations. Services
were conducted by the Rev. @. A. Tind-
ley throughout the day.
At Union a. NJ. L. Church the Rev.
William II. Guy, the Rev. Stephen
Frieby Of Christian, the Rev. j. II.
Ramsay Of West Chester, and tbs Rev.
George W. Long of Media, were in
charge Of the services.
a feature of former Big Quarter.
lies" that onloolSers missed was the
outdoor services that were held by the
older element Of the colorod folks,
when in the years gone by some one
would start singing hymn at almost
any point along French street and evsry
colorad person within hearing would
join in singing and shouting. Tho ab,
sence of this feature was brought about
by the efforts of tho ministers Of the
several churches who prevailed on the
members OF their congregations to use
their efforts to discourage this method
of showing religious feryOr.
The attendance OF out-of town col
| ored folks was much smaller than ever
before, although the facilities for reach.
Jog here are better now than ever. The
Wilmington and Philadelphia eteam-
boats brought large crowds from Ches-
tor and tho Major Reyhold brought a
number Of Salem, N. j., excursionists.
The groups of onlookors were rather
disappointed in the crowds that prone
naded French street, as the many out
landish combinations Of colors used in
the wearing apparel Of visitors in
former years were always source OF
amusement for them, and the substitu-
tion OF up to-date clothing shown by
the visitors Sunday was a matter OF
favorable comment.
Less than the usual number Of re.
freshment stands were arranged along
the street, and the excellent police ar.
rangements of Chief Dolan served TO
preserve the best OF order throughout
the day. No Disturbances of any kind
were reported. The watchfulness OF
the police was well rewarded, however.
as eight men and women. both white
and colored, were arrested during The
day, charged with selling liouor with
out n license.
Altogether, the day may be said to
be- losing it's attractions for the nut Of
town element, as through the efforts OF
the ministers, the worldly features Of
the celebration have been eliminated
and the religious services are not II
sufficient attractiveness to longer bring
the visitors 10 tho city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
MARSHAL LANNAN'S LUCK
Will Continue in ONCE While the Re-
publican Factions Fight.
REAppOlNTED BY JUSTICE SHlRAS
The Commission, However, an
Indefinite One.
UNTIL HIS SUCCESSOR IS APPOINTED

Hewson E. Lannan will continue to
act as united States marshal of the
district of Delaware until his successor
Is appointed. Mr.. LRpnan's commits
sion from President Cleveland was
dated August 29th, 1893, and hence
Saturday was the last fiscal day of his
four years. term. For months Repub-
licans have been looking forward to the
expiration of that period 10 the expsc-
tation of the appointment OF Repub-
licap to succeed Mr.. Lannan, hut the
appointment OF Republican has not
yet been made, and instead, a special
provision vi Congress- for such an
emergency has been brought into opera
tion. Under this provision. Mr. Lannan
has been reappointed to serve until an
appointment 10 made by President Nc
Kinley and until the appointee 80
named has duly qualified. The ap-
pointment of Mr.. Lnnnan was made by
Associate Justice George Shirag, Jr,
of the Supreme Court, who is allotted
10 the Third circuit of the country,
comprising the Federal districts of
Pennsylvania, New jersey and Delaware.
The object Of the provision which has
been called into use Is to prevent any
Nduducy III tn6 pOblElOu' MT. lIduuhu
received notice OF his appointment on
Monday and went TO work to arrange
for bonding for the remainder OF his
time OF service, whatever length of
time that may be. The appointment
is dated August 9th.
How long MIR. Lannan will now have
to serve as marshal is an uncertain
quantity. The delay in appointing n
Republican is perhaps partly due to tina
absence of the President from Washing
ton. and partly to the fight among the
Republicans for the position. Ex-
United States Marshal II. II. McMullen
is seeking the place and has talked
confidently of securing it. Delaware
Clark of near Glasgow, who took a
prominent part at the Board OF Canvass
in this city last November, making the
motiun to throw our certain returns, is
also after the office. Still another New
Castle man is in tine race in the person
Of j, ii. Clark, the ex-Lovy Courtmen.
From Sussex county the candidate il
John Cannon Short. who ia thought ia
have good chance of appointment il
the plum does not come to New Castle
county.
Marshall Lannar bonded on Monday
afternoon in the sum of $40, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
MACHINE TO WASH GOLD.
Completed by the J. Morton Poole Co. for
Use IN California.

Completed by ths }. Morton Poole Co. for
Use IN California.
The j. Morton Poole On. Of this city
is completing crusher and gold
washing machine which 10 expected 10
reyolutionize the gold industry in old
claims. The machine ia huge affair
and consists of number Of large cylin-
ders and screens and is designed espe.
oially for working old culm and redeem
ing waste gold which cannot be secured
by the old hand process of washing.
The machine, which was given sue
cessfpl test on Saturday at the shope
at the builders, in now being dismem.
bered and will in few days be packed
for shipment TO the gold fields in Cali
fornia which we're worked during 40.
Col. BENJAMIN S. Church. mechanical
engineer and Mr.. Dounrlly of Perth
Amhoy, N. j., who are interested in
the machine, we're in this city on
Friday land express themselves as
highly pleased with it. The company
for whom tho machine has been huilt
Is composed partly of capitalists from
this city aud it lie fully expected that
the Investment will be paying one.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
TERRIBLE REYEYG e.


by His Grandson.
Coatesville. Pm, Aug. 30. I'm f:t of
nngovernable anger this afternoon
Ralph Moore fired with shotgun into
a group Of four men at Mortonville and
instantly killed his grandfather.
Reuben Segner, who was one OF the
party. Victor Segner, the young mans
uncle, was dangerously wounded, and
Charles and Beniam Moorv each got
a portion Of the load 10 his body.
There was u ,iispute among tho Eve
men in front OF old Segner'H house, and
in the cruss- fire of words young Moore
grew terribly incensed against the
Others. For some time past he has not
heen on good terms with his relatives.
and during the quarrel he made all
kinds of dire threats against them.
Finally he declared that he would
shoot their heads of, and went into the
house. A moment later he appeared ut
an upstairs window with a gun aud,
pointing it at tho men below, fired he.
fore they fairly realized what be was
about. He only shot one barrel, but
that did terrible execution.
A wildly excited crowd gathered in a
moment, and carried tho victims of tho
tragedy into tho house. In the confu.
sion Moore made bis escape from rear
door, leaving his coat and hat behind.
ile cut acrosa four miles OF country TO
his home at Boxtown, suburb of
Coatesville, hut soon after he was seen
there he disappeared. Chief Of Police
Umstead was soon on his track with a
warrant. and other officers joined in
the search. Late in tho evening ths
fugitive was arrested by Constable
Nafe.
Charles and Benjamin Moore. who
were wounded, are no relation TO Ralph.
They are residents Of Coatesvlle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug, 30. --Mrs.
Edith Sigler, VITA of Frank Sigler of
this city. travelling salesman for a
Philadelphia cigar house, made the fol
lowing sensational declaration to day !:
. am nescennsnt of Stephen Girard,
the multi.millionaire OF Philadelphia
and founder of Girard College. My
great great grandfather was brother
of Stephen Girard's father. When
Stephen Girard died. in 1881, he left a
fortune, which was increased until it
il now about $50. 600. 600. He had no
direct descendants, and tho collateral
descendants could not be found, 80 he
left his estate 10 charity. am going
to try 10 wreck Glrard College and get
my money"