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Evening star., 1897-08-25
No Discrimination.
: Of The EScEing Star:

To the Editor of The ES cIing Star:
Whatever may be said in favor of clean
ing streets by hand is it fair or wise to
adopt any plan that will keep one part
of the city clean at the expense of an
other? Since the introduction of this hand
cleaning method the street-a much used
one-on which l reside has received but
one sweeping weekly, whereas it was for
merly swept twice in that period.
In your issue Of the 2lst instant the
superintendent of the street sweeping de-
partment is represented stating that
increased appropriations for his depart
ment are made necessary "by the in
creased price for machine sweeping and
the Inauguration of the hand-cleaning
method in parts of the city"
1t is not known why the cost of ma
chine sweeping should be increased when
the service performed is reduced-an ex-
ample of which is cited above. The resi-
dents of the street in question cannot be
properly classed among the press and
the people unanimously approving the ac-
ton of the Commissioners in adopting a
method whereby part of the city is well
cleaned and the other, and much the
larger part. is sadly neglected. JUSTICE.
Evening star., 1897-08-25
Protecting Human Life.
To tie Editor Of The Evening Star:

TO tie Editor of The Evening Star:
Your editorial on grade crossings, con-
sequent upon the tragic death of two of
our honored citizens, was timely, but in
my Judgment, entirely too conservative
We have had accidents of this character
for the last twenty years or more, and
each time the press of our city denounces
the crime, and the next day the thing is
forgotten. Thus the public condoaes the
terrible outrage. 1t seems to the time
has come when there should be concerted
action on the part of the entire community
to prevent any future recurrence of these
high-handed crimes against the lives and
happiness of our citizens. 1t has been Uni-
versally claimed by writers of all countries
that the average American is the most
of and for the law is SO supreme that, ex-
cept in unnamed outrages, there is never
a lynching. We are continually declaim-
ing about the effete governments of
Europe and yet not for single day would
such things be tolerated in any part there
of. Life and property are jealousy and
carefully guarded, and the railroads,
whether owned by the government Or by
corporations, are restricted to such an ex-
tent that accidents of the character of
the late slaughter are impossibility.
Our board of trade seems to have been
very busy in many directions and secured
some very wholesome legislation, but nCne
within its purview is of such prime i'm
portance as in preventing accidents of this
kind, and if we act unitedly and energeti-
cally 1 feel confident that some effective
and radical remedy can be secured at the
coming session of Congress. We owe it TO
the life, health and happiness of our COM
munity; we owe it to good citizenship, and
last. though not least, to the fair fame of
the capital city. $. WOLF.
Evening star., 1897-08-25
BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL.
ResfgnatfOp Of Secretary Boyce A
cepted md HIS Successor Installed

cepted md His Successor Installed.
The meeting last evening Of the Building
Trades Council was well attended. Presf
dent William Silver presided and Mr.. J. NJ
Boyce served as secretary
Delegates from Plumbers Union, No. 5
were obligated and seated.
Secretary Boyce rendered his resignation
or that office, which was accepted. Mr.
Boyce stated that as he has removed 2C
miles from the city and has ceased to be a
Washingtonian, 1t will be impossible for
him to attend the meetings of the council
IN the future. In accepting the resigna-
ton, President Silver expressed his own re-
gret as well as that of the entire member
ship that the organization was compelled
to lose the services of 80 faithful and eff.
cfent an officer" At the time of his resig-
nation Mr.. Boyce was serving his fifth
term as secretary of the council
Mr.. Daniel Sullivan of the Stone Ma
SEES Union was elected as Mr.. Boyce'
installed into office.
PRESIDENT Silver announced that the fol-
lowing would constitute the tug of war
Heam TO compete with similar team from
lne Central Labor Union in the sports al
River View on Labor day: j. p Hea-
ley OF Brickayers' Union: Andrew Murray
Amalgamated Carpenters; ]. j. Crowley
Granite Cutters: J. Cross, Plasterers'
Union; G. A. Robertson. Wood Workers
ASSOCIATION; Richard Lannis, Steam Fit
ters' Association; d. Iichenor, Brotherhood
Eiectrical Workers, and NJ. ]. Mccarthy
Plumbers and Gas Filters
Al the meeting last evening of Local
Union of Steam Engineers, President ]. P.
McCrlnk, presiding. six applications for
nIeIhpersnlp were received and six others
were admitted. The sum of s25 was an
propriated for the striking miners.
Inc local Federation of Labor met last
evening, with President Carroll in the
was transacted.
Evening star., 1897-08-25
Decoration of stanton.s Grave.

The Tooth anniversary of the founding of
Jefferson county. Ohio. was celebrated yes
terday at Steubenville with much cere-
mony. mural tablet. which was pre-
sented by the school children of the county,
was placed upon the house in which Edwin
NJ. Stanton. Lincolns famous War Secre-
tary. was born. Many citizens of Jefferson
county who are temporarily residing in
this city. and who could not return home
10 participate IN the exercises there, gath
cred around the grave of Stanton in Oak
Hill cemetery and decorated 1t with beau
tiful floral offerings. large wreath given
by the citizens of Jefferson county was
placed at the head of the iyy-colored
mound. 1t was appropriately inscribed In
lmmorteales. A wreath from President Mo
kinley was placed upon the mound and of
ierings OF cut flowers were placed upon the
grave until 1t was obscured. Over the foot,
stone two small American flags were
crossed.
Evening star., 1897-08-25
ARCHBISHOP kEANE.s POSITION.
lie Is Not n Candidate for the Arch
bishOpric of New Orlennx

He Is Not n Candidate for the Arch
bishOpric of New Orleans.
The purported dispatch from Rome pub
lished this morning announcing that the
Vatican had received the names of three
candidates for the archbishopric of New
Orleans, made vacant by the death of Arch
bishop Jannssens, and stating that they
were Archbishop Keane, Bishop Macs of
Covington, KY, and Bishop Heslin of
Natchez, Miss, is not generally credited
by Archbishop keane's friends in this city
While it may be possible that Archbishop
keane's name has been presented to the
pope in connection with the see of New Or
leans, 1t can be authoritatively stated that
If 1t was done it was without his consent
and against his expressed wishes OF
course, If the authorities at Rome should
decide that Archbishop Keane is the proper
prelate for the distinction he would bow
to the orders of his stIperiors but his value
in the councils of the Vatican has been so
great and is growing to such an extent that
1t is not thought at all probable that he
will be relieved of his present duties.
Evening star., 1897-08-25
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Macalester for Marshall Hall at
10 an. 2:30 and $50 pm- Steamer River
Queen for Chapel Point at 9:30 am.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and intermediate river landings, :
am.
Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 am.
2 and 6:45 pm.
Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach
at o am.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm
Trains leave the B. and o. station for
bay RicSe at 9:15 am. and 4 30 pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from s am. TO
pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue fer Mount Vernon at 6:30 1o:O5, IL
am, 12:U5, 1:1J, 2:0J, 3, and I:l5 pm
Evening star., 1897-08-25
BARI<EEPER STABBED.
WOundIng of Emory Johns, Said to
reside in WASHINGTON.

A dispatch from Long Branch gives an
account of the stabbing there of a man
named Emory Johns, said to live in this
city. The wounded man was employed as
bartender at the Hotel St. Rosalie, and it
Is feared his wound will prove fatal.
1t is said Johns had some words with a
colored man named or known as Alex -
The latter.with two friends visited Browns
place at midnight and asked for drinks.
!ohns served them. After the glasses Were
niled. Alex smashed them in pieces.
johns took him to task fer this, and the
Eatter made dash with a dirk knife He
Succeeded in driving the seven-inch blade
in Johns back
Among the saloon keepers and bartenders
IN this city no enc could be found who
KNOWS man named Emory Johns.
Evening star., 1897-08-25
SHOOTING REED Birds
Violations of LavE Lead to Arrest
and Hea0y Fines. ~

and HesSy Finss.
Eight reed birds afid a pld1er were mute
witnesses in two casts Of v5olation of the
bird law. called I'm Aadge H1rnbalfs court
today. In one cases1ames n Brown, the
colored man whose Hrrest Has mentioned
in yesterdays Star. yaas charged with hav-
ing had isx Of the Seed birds In his pos
session. He had deposited 81 collateral at
the station for his afeearande, and, as this
was the amount ofedine the court would
certainly impose hesfailed 70 appear, and
his collateral was feffeited.r
Aiphonso Ambrose Eas the. other offend
Information chargineEa reed bird and snipe
was read, counsel fof9the defendant claimed
that the last4named bird was a plover- and
not snfpe. There was no one in court
VINO seemed to know the difference, and
William Vansciver a dealer in game was
called He confirmed the judgment of
counsei. stating that the bird was a plover
ana not a snipe, and because of this defect
IN the information part of the charge had
TO be dismissed. For having the reed bird
in his possession a fine of 81 was imposed.
Another information, charging the pos
session of the disputed bird as plover,
was nied, and this cost Ambrose an addi-
tional s. bill.
The arrests were made by the officers
VINO are working. under the direction of
Harpormaster Sutton, and the latter was
men Evans. Schneider. Mullen. Burrows,
Sanford and Kelly made the captures.
They have been on the marshes for several
days, and these were the first arrests
made.
one man abandoned his gun in the field
several days ago and escaped 1t was be-
leved he had had some of the birds then
IN MS possession, and ran from the marsh
because he feared arrest.
Harbormaster Sutton and the officers. as
well as number of deputy game wardens,
are WORKING under the direction of Game
warden sylvester. 1t is said that the law
mas been complied with better this year
than during any former year, and this is
the result, 1t is claimed. of the active in
terest taken In the matter by the game
warden.
With the imposition of the fines, making
the sport rather costly, and the standing
orer OF reward for violators of the law
1t is thought that gunners will now let
reed birds alone until the opening of the
season next week. ,,
Evening star., 1897-08-25
TOO MUCH DRINK,
A Tired Individual Asks to BE Sent In
HONDiInl.

want to go to the hospital" said Il
sdu-lookihg man who appeared in the Of
nee OF the sanitary officer this morning.
hats the matter with you?" inquired
Deputy TeerIe.
I've been drinking" was his frank adj
mission. and / would like to be sent to
Providence Hospital
You deserve great deal of charity"
the sick nan was told. "Of course. Won
can get treatment, but not at Providence
Hospital"
Il m not asking for charity" said the
man, who was experiencing a pronounced
attack Of tired feeling. Send me 20 the
hospital until pay day. and I'll settle the
He was given a permit for another hos
p.tal, which he gladly accepted.
Evening star., 1897-08-25
\ Returning Missionary.

Prof. I. W. LaFetra, one of The founders
OF Santiago College. Chile, and brother
of Mr.. Geo II. LaFetra, this city is re-
turning after seven years absence, with
his wife and little daughter, and expects
10 spend Thanksgiving with relatives here.
having first made extensive torr
through Italy. France and England. Prof
IaFetra is Il fine linguist and has been an
important agent in establishing the mis-
sion work of the Methodist Church in South
america His young wife is Il graduate of
Wellesley College, and was an effective
teacher in Santiago College
Evening star., 1897-08-25
ONLY A PLAY.
But 1t Cost Thomas French Twelve
Months of Liberty.

But 1t Cost Thomas French Twelve
Months of Liberty.
Thomas French, young colored man,
was today sent to Jail by Judge KimbalI
for one year. or six months in each of two
cases, for assaulting and striking Mary
Henson and Lizzie Cousin, respectively.
According to the evidence, French made an
indecent proposal Monday evening to Mary
Henson. who is but fifteen years of age.
She resented the insult, and French knock
ed her down twice. The other girl, who is
thirteen years old, witnessed the conduct of
the accused, and said she would tell an Off
Ger, which she did. Last evening Fre nch
met Lizzie, and, upon learning that she
had carried out her threat, knocked her
down three times.
French claimed that the whole affair was
Judge Kimball informed him that that sort
Of play was unlawful. 4
Evening star., 1897-08-25
National Commander Street Welcomed

>ohhHhuer Strcct W clcOme al
A very large number of the members of
Union Veteran Union gathered at local
headquarters last night and gave a cordial
welcome to Gen. Harlow L. Street, COM
mander Of John A. Logan Post, No 1, of
this city, who was elected national COM
mander OF the order at Springfield last
week. Col. William Irving presided Ma
tional Commander Street was enthusiastic
ally received and made one of his charac-
teristic speeches. Many other addresses
were made, and good time enjoyed by all
present. it was decided last night TO hold
public camp fire and bean bake in the
near future at one OF the public halls.
Evening star., 1897-08-25
OLD OFFENDER CAUGHT.
Henry Davis Sent to Jail for Steal.
ing NIeat.n

ing Meat.n
Henry Davis. colored, aged forty years,
who is said to have served terms both in
Jail and in the penitentiary, was arrested
this morning in Willow Tree alley by Off
GERS Bauer and Cornwell,i for having in
his possession about twenty pounds of
beef which they believed was stolen by
the prisoner. Judge Kimball held him in
$500 for the action Of the grand jury.
The officers stated that about o'clock
In. they found Davis in the alley with his
shoes off. AS soon as he noticed the po-
licemen he started to run. The officers
pursued him, and he jumped over two or
three fences in his flight. but was finally
caught by them. Subsequent investigation
developed that the meat had been taken
from the store of J. w. Arm yder in the
neighborhood. 1t was identified by James
Mennel clerk, as the property of his
employer. Davis was unable to give bond
and went to jail.
Evening star., 1897-08-25
CITY AND DISTRICT.
THE STAR DY MAIL.

period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address in the United
States or Canada, by ordering 1t at
this office, in person or by letter.
Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents
for two weeks, or so cents per
month. Invariably in advance. SUBJ
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
Evening star., 1897-08-25
GOLDEN CROSS NOTES.
Meeting of Goodwill Commander,
September Session of, Grand RoIx

Meeting of Goodwill ,Commnndery-
September Session of, Grand BODY.
Goodwill Commandery Monday night con.
: ferred the third degree on one candida re-
The grand commander of the District. A
II. Fiegenbaum. was present and delivered
brief address, referring particularly to
the benefit part of the order. Nelson Con.
over, deputy of Ideal Commandery, extend.
ed an invitation to the members to be pres.
.ent Tuesday evening" at the citadel of tho
In limitations.
The September session of the Grand Com
mandery will probably be called i'm the las,
half of that month. The place of meeting
be central.
Evening star., 1897-08-25
HELD ON SUSPICION.
Young White Man Charged With
Stealing Il Bicycle

HOUHB W M1tc Min ChNrEGU WITH
Stealing bicycle.
Constable r. H. Vincent of Badensburg
arrested yourg white man at Hyattsville
yesterday suspectng that he had stolen a
bicycle which he had in his possession, and
which he was attempting to sell for $40.
The young man said his name was Frank
J. Euler and that his home was New York
city. He displayed a receipt from one Her
man Hauch creditiEg him with $40 on ac-
count of bicycle, but upon close inspection
of the document, Vincent was convinced
that the words Sewing machine had
been erased and that of "bicycle'' substi-
tuted. He therefore held the man and tel
egraphed the New York authorities.
The bicycle was an Eagle" and num-
bered 23949
Evening star., 1897-08-25

An unknown white boy made an unsuc-
cessful attempt to rob the show case in
front of Parker & Bridge;s clothing store,
On 9Th street. about o'clock this morning
The boy had an iron bar. similar to those
used by switch tenders on the street rail-
roads. Just about the time he had sue
ceedeG in prying off the lock a tailor in the
establishment appeared and frightened him
Off.
Evening star., 1897-08-25
B. 6 o. BULLETIN.
REDUCED Rates

$1,000 to Niagara Falls, ten-day tour
Thursday, Goth. Special with through
Pullman cars from Washington at $40
m.
Sl-o0 popular excursion, Baltimore and
return, next Sunday, August 29. Special
from Was shington at $50 am. Returning
leave Baltimore 700 pm.
500 to Atlantic City, Cape May and Sea
Isle City, 1900 a. m. and 1890 noon lrains
Friday and Saturday next, good until
Tuesday.
Excursion to the country Saturday and
Sunday next.
Bay Ridge and return, fifty cents.
Evening star., 1897-08-25

He IL Again Located, This Time In
jackson Alley.

jackson Alley.
Half dozen policemen and a posse of
citizens had an exciting time last night
when they went in pursuit of a colored
man supposed to be Dorsey Foultz. the
fugitive murderer Rumor had 1t that
Dorsey spent Sunday in jackson alley, and
last night about II o'clock the police were
told that he was there with a girl.
According to the report, the girl left
dorsey sitting on Mrs. Coles porch while
she rushed the growler." When the man
and his female companion left the alley
they were followed by a colored man, but
they soon got out of sight
The policemen responded when called
upon, and made search. but they failed to
find the man they wanted.
Evening star., 1897-08-25
LA FETRA'S- ATTRACTIVE, HOME


Ine delishtful dining rooms of La Fetra's
Hotel and Cafe, 11th and NV. are
crowded daily in practical recognition OF
the excellent meals served at the low rate
o. - cents The homelike and CHEEKY sur
rcchdlnss are accentuated by the constant
personal supervision of Mrs La Fetra and
= VII f. . La Fetra, managers. Almost
every room in the hotel has been occuD:eJ
uufinS the summer months, at summer
rates, an excellent housekeeper being in
constant attendance. Any one wishing
would do well to go to LA F'ETRA'S. IIth
and G SITS. NV
Evening star., 1897-08-25
Special Excursions to Seashore via
r. a.

Sea Isle City will be sold for 10 am. and
Il noon Royal Blue Line trains on Fridays
and Saturdays during the season. good to
return until Tuesday following, at rate of
s. for the round trip.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-08-25
Last $500 Excursion to Atlantic CITY
Win PennsyI yINnnin Rnilrnud

Special train VIII leave WASHINGTON 4 d.
m. Saturday. August -. arriving at At
lantic City . pm. Returning leave Allan
Tic City pm, Sunday. the 18th. Through
IN five hours without change or transfer
Rate, S3.UO.-Adyt
Evening star., 1897-08-25
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Kernan's Lyceum Theater-The White
Crook Burlesque Company.
Chevy Chase.-Hydrocycles. .Donch's Band
and dancing.
Congress Hefghts.-Music and dancing.
Glen Echo.-Concert by the Fadettes of
Boston.
Evening star., 1897-08-25

Policeman William Amiss, who has been
deputy sanitary officer for several wears.
ard who was ordered back to precinct
duty TO make room for Lieut.. Teeple, re-
duced in rank, has been designated to act
as precinct detective by Lieut.. Kenny.
Evening star., 1897-08-25
Saturday and Sunday Excursions In
the Country

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad has
placed on sale reduced rate excursion tick
cts, to be sold every Saturday and Sunday
during the summer season. valid for return
to points on the Washington branch as FAR
as Annapolis Junction, and points on the
Metropolitan branch and main line as far
as Frederick and Charlestown, w. Va.,Ad.
Evening star., 1897-08-25

Let Us Send for the Furniture
Ihat needs upholstering or recovering
Wen make it like new. Carpets cleaned
and rendered mothproof without extra
charge. Empire Carpet Cleaning Works,
651-o Mass. ave. Phone 425-Advt,
Evening star., 1897-08-25
$500 Excursions to the Sen $500
shore via PrHnsylvanin RuiIroad.

On Friday and Saturday. August p and
=. tickets will be sold for IL am. and
12;SJ p.m- trains to Atlantic City, Cape
May. Ocean City and Sea ssle City good to
return to the following Tuesday.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-08-25
We Give Our Competitor. Such a

jLfilee Of low prices that they can't even
catch our shadows. 5-lb. boxes finest
creamery butter at s1-2J. James F. Oyster,
NOO Pa ave. Telephone gI1.-AdYt.
Evening star., 1897-08-25

$3 Most Popular Saturday Trip S3
is that to Fit. Monroe, Norfolk, Va. Beach
& Ocean View via Norfolk & Washington
steamers. Secure staterooms early and avoid
disappointment. Tickets. 81, good to return
Sunday night. See schedule, this page.
Evening star., 1897-08-25

1t matters little what It is that Won want
whether a situation or servant-a
want ed. in The Star will reach the
perssn who can fill your need.
Evening star., 1897-08-25

VtAk I F1AVTf ICE CREAM
is one of the most delicious fayors we Dre-
pare We make it of pure rich cream and
ripe Iruit- Let us send you some for des-
FREUND'S, So 10th st. NV.
Evening star., 1897-08-25

Camp meeting Congress Heights thi,
evening. Take new electric car from NAVY
Yard bridge. via Capital Traction and Ana
costa lines.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-08-25

FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use "Kenny's Cheon," the best SOC. Tea In
America. Pure American-refined Sugars at
cost. c.. d. Kenny, seven city stores.
Policeman Fields of the first precinct fell
from n car near Pennsylvania avenue and
18th street this morning and Sprained his
leg. He will not be able to report for duty
for i few days.
Evening star., 1897-08-25
$500 To Baltimore and Return VI,
N

sIhday, August % Tickets good. going.
only on special leaving Washington S.a,
am, returning, leave Baltimore pm
Advertisement
Evening star., 1897-08-25

1t matters little what 1t is that YOU want
whether situation or q SERVANT
want ad. In The Star win reach the
person who can fiji your need.
Evening star., 1897-08-25
FOR YOUR ICED TEA

Try Reisinger's Ice Cream e35 st. NV
Evening star., 1897-08-25

ACCOMMODATIONS FIRST CLASS
au2-ostf I. w RIDLEY. General MANAGER.