Evening star., 1897-03-29

The will Of the late Levi H. York, dated
March 1s, 1890, has been filed. The widow
of the testator, Sylvania F. York, Is made
sole beneficiary.
The reports of the police lieutenants made
yesterday contained reports of work needed
in different sections. On ! street south
west between AZ and 9Th streets there is a
disabled pump, while the hydrant in front
of 2342 Sth street needs a doctor. An un-
covered well in lexington was reported by
the officers of the eighth precinct. A
broken pavement in alley near 18th and ii
streets and a dangerous hole In the side
walk on 4th street southeast were also re-
ported.
1t matters little what 1t is that you want
whether a situation or a servant-a
want ad. in The Star will reach the
parscn who can fill your need.
Wheelmen who ride for pleasure are get
Ting out their wheels to enjoy the good
roads during the pleasant spring weather.
Saturday and yesterday many of them were
out, and some of them forgot that there
were laws governing the speed of their
vehicles. Others were without lighted
lamps. Several arrests resulted.
Saturday afternoon Miss Mary Morton.
who lives at the Portland. was knocked
down by bicycle near 14th and L streets
and injured. After being attended by q
physician, who found that her injuries were
not serious, she was taken to her home
Washington put on its spring dress yes
terday. In the parks the bushes of for
sythia, covered with rich yellow blossoms.
gave attractive touches of color to :he
landscape. Beds of tulips and hyacinths.
with their prismatic hues. were much ad-
!n1red. The Japanese ounce is almost
ready to burst into fragrant blossom Per-
haps the glory of Washington's Towering
trees, the snowy magnolia in Franklin
Park, will unfold Its gorgeous beauty this
week, and will doubtless attract its usual
throng of admirers.
Yesterday, about noon, horse attached
to carriage ran away on G street south
east Joseph Waltemeyer, DR.. Mudd and
a boy named Murphy, who were in the
vehicle, were thrown to the ground and
slightly injured.
A break in the water main on C street
northeast between 18th and 18th streets
was reported by the police today. The
| break will be repaired without delay.
A sail boat the property of Frank Bal
ley was discovered burning about IL O'Clock
| last night. and No engine was called to
the scene The boat was soon flooded ard
sent to the bottom of the Anacostia river
near the 11th street wharf. Only few
days ago the boat was repaired, and it is
suspected that it was set on fire.
| lady's handsome diamond pin OF
brooch Is held at the detective office to
| await Identification by the owner. The
| costly piece of jewelry was found Friday
| last by a colored boy, who reported his lind
| at headquarters.
! The case Of George H. Lawrence, pro-
I prietor of the Hotel Arno, who was charged
| with conducting hotel without a license
was continued until Wednesday by Judge
kimball.
William johnson, Harry P. Stratton
John Tate, Boyd Cox, Toril Brus Coren
| Daniel Ferguson, Frank Adams, William
| Sanders and Joseph c. Anderson forfeited
| collateral in the Police Court for violating
the law in reference to riding a bicycle.
| The Drovers and Mechanics Nationa
| Bank of Baltimore, Nd, today filed a bill
| in equity against John G. Slater and Others
| 10 enforce a judgment of $i66 and one o
| 1,236. Attorney o. b. Hallam represent.
! the complainant.
Walter P. Telling today petitioned for di
| vorce from Mary A. Telling. the papers il
| the case being withheld from publication