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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
PICKETT USES 4 RAZOR.
Assaults His Wife and Breaks Up n
ParlOr Social.

What Walter Pickett did at 'parlor So
cial" last night in Peter Burkes house,
No. t423 list street northeast, may be the
means of getting him several terms in
prison If the police find him and his case
is tried. He welded razor with telling
effect, and few minutes after the Incl
dent closed it was learned that five per-
sons had been slashed.
There was a ''parlor social or enter
tainment announced to be given at the
Burke residence, and about dozen per-
sons, constituting the advance guard, had
assembled in the parlor and were waiting
until all the guests hould arrive, when they
expected to begin the festivities Seated
about the parlor, they were chatting and
discussing the event of the evening, when
Walter Pickett appeared. 1t was then
nearly O'Clock. Pickett's company was
not expected, for his name had noe appear
ed in the list of invited guests. But Ida
Pickett, his wife,. was there, and this he
thought gave him the right to enter the
parlor and participate in the social
incidentally, he had crow to pick with
his wife. and the fact that a quarrel would
in all probability break up the affair made
no difference to him. He started row
with Ida, and in a few minutes they came
to blows. Everything looked fair for a
free fight to follow, but Peter Burke an
nounced that no such disorderly scene was
to be tolerated there. He thereupon pro-
ceeded TO get rid OF both members or the
Pickett family.
Mrs. Pickett, who greatly deplored the
affair was ready and willing to leave with
out being elected, but some little force was
required to get Walter to the door. When
the door was reached he seemed to be
willing to leave. but before the door could
be closed on him he turned and made a
vicious assault on Burke. A razor was the
weapon he used. and the man of the house
was forced to retreat when he had receiv-
ed number of bad cuts. His forehead, as
well as the back of his head, had been
gashed, and there were also cuts on his
arm and wrist.
Mrs Burke. her daughter Martha, Mrs.
Pickett and Ernest Patton were the others
upon whom Pickett visited his wrath.
Peter Burke and his daughter We're Sc
vereiy wounded, and were very weak from
loss CT blood when the police reached the
house. They were put in the patrol wag-
on and taken to Freedmen's Hospital,
where Drs. Williams, Warfeld and Pinn
rendered surgical aid, and it Is thought
they will recover. The others We're only
slightly cut, and it was not necessary to
take them to the hospital.
Pickett did not remain in the vicinity
long after he had dene the bloody work,
and although the police arrived upon the
scene without much delay, he was not to
be found The officers have a, good de-
scription of the fugitive and are making
every effort to apprehend him. '-i
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
80 TIRED OF T4E ALLIANCE.
white Woman; Sues Her Colbf&a Illus
hand for . Divorce.


band for Divorce.
Minnie johnson today applied for divorce
from Newton johnson. charging that about
four months after their marriage at Kan
sas City, Kan, August TO- 1896, her hug
band commenced course of cruel and in
human treatment of her, which has since
continued. ';fos
: Mrs. johnson, who is represented by her
attorney, ]. NJ. Kicks to be white wo-
man, her husband. he says, being a colored
man, states that on one occasion her hus-
band struck her in the mouth, knocking
out one of her teeth, and splitting her lip
She also says that on one occasion he was
sentenced to Jail by the police court for
threatening her life, and she declares him
to be an idle and worthless person, relying
upon her for support.
1t is impossible, she explains, for her to
longer endure his alleged brutality and I'M
dergo the hardshps of her daily life of
toll. her existence, she further explains,
with him being miserable and uncomfortable.
She prays not only for divorce, but also for
permission to resume her maiden name of
Comfort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
COLUMBIA HOSPITAL REPORT.
A Total of GA Patients Received Dur.
Ing the Ye0r


Ing the Year.
The annual report of the Columbia Hos
pltal has been received by the Commits
soners. 1t embodies the reports of the
ME dical board, the superintendent and The
board of directors.
The report of the medical board shows
that 624 patients were admitted during the
year. The death rate for the year was
OF. The Creates number came from Viz
giria, 243 being credited thereto. The re-
pert shows in detail the number and char-
acter of operations performed during the
year.
In the obstetrical department IA women
were admitted. In the dispensary depart
ment S.644 prescriptions were compounded
and 1.jJO patients were treated
The report of Miss Ella Underhill. the
superintendent, shows that the daily aver
age number of patients at the hospital
during the year jS.77. Reference is
made to the increased number of capital
operations performed during the year, and
the excellent results obtained Miss I'm
derhill also submits the report Of the train
ing school for nurses, the grand average
of the class this year being over 81 per
cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
Fruit stand Case.

Oscar Tehon, who keeps fruit stand a,
the corner of Ith and l. streets northwest
was yesterday before Judge Mills, in the
District branch of the Police Court, to
answer charge of conducting a business
without license. He was defended by
Attorney Sillers.
The case was not decided by Judge Mills
but 1t is expected he will announce his
conclusion on the points raised within o
day or two.
For the government Mr.. Pugh contended
that the law required that q license be
gotten from the District government for
all fruit stands where the stock carried
during the year amounted to So while Mr.
Sillers maintained that the wording OF
the act which prescribed that license must
be secured for all stands where the ayera &c
amount Of stock carried should be less thar
so TO exempt from license fee meant the
having OF that amount on hand at any one
time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
AMUsEsrENTs.

KERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER.-Man-
ager Miaco of the City Club organization,
now filling an engagement at kernans, Is
nothing If rot progressive. This season
he has introduced an innovation in the vau-
deville business by having a change of bill
during each engagement. 1t is in reality a
different show, and his enterprise is to be
commended. Last night the bill was
changed, and the performance furnished
was even better than that which opened
the week. The new burlesques presented
are Gay Girls at Monte Carlo and THE
Countryman's Dream" both of which were
replete with witty speeches, pretty girls
and fresh and scanty costumes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon
and Marshall Hall at 10 am. and 2:30 p m.
and for Marshall Hall and Indian Head
at $50 pm.
Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 a NJ,
and 6:45 pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach
and lower river landings at am.
Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach
at pm
Steamer Arrows smith for Colonial Bea-h
and lower river landings at pm.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Trains leave the Il. and O. station for Bay
Ridge at 9:15 am. and $50 pm.
Trains leave 131. street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from a. IN. to
pm.
Trains leave 49,. street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at G:30. 1905. ii
am, Pos 10 2:O5 s. and AIS pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
A Library Becr-DrinkinE Room.
To the Editor Of The Evening Star.

noticed in yovr paper last evening what
kind thoughtfulncss is being exhibited On
the part Of the authorities of the new Con-
gressionai Library for the pleasure OF the
students who are. smokers of tobacco. This
care hardly goes far enough. however.
There are others who could read with more
comfort If glass of beer were supplied. to
be slipped during the process of enjoying
the less liquid qualification. Then some
readers Will need n little morphine to
steady their nerves and stimulate their I'M
agination. These soothing agents could
bring no harm to the peoples property, as
smoking might, If the favored reader
should SO far lose himself in his books as
to forget his pipe for moment, and so set
fire to the papers. Surely this is no mean
argument in favor of the other soothing
processes. Is ii not too great Partially 70
cater to the pleasure of one class of pa
irons and condemn their immediate sue
cessors to the nauscating experience of
trying to read a book soaked in dead to-
bacco smoke? LIBRARIAN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
CITY AND DISTRICT.

8 II. hese. complete. SIC. shedd & E
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

George Hansell n young man who lives
at the house Of Mr.. Marks, No. 705 9th
street northeast took dose of laudanum
yesterday afternoon to ease the pain
caused by a bad tooth. and he came near
dying. Fortunately for the young man,
Mrs. Marks discovered him in time to save
his life, and she called a policeman
The apparently dying man was taken in
the patrol wagon to Providence Hospital
where DR.. Ramsburgh soon relieved him of
the poison and had him out of danger.
Later in the day he was able to go home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
POLICEMAN DISAPPEARS,
cmccr Kenny of the First Precinct
Leaves Without Notice.

Policeman W. J. Kenny of the first pre-
cinct has again become tired of doing po-
lice duty and has departed. without saying
a word to his superior officers or mis- family
lie is brother of Lieut.. John Kenny, ard
his peculiar actions nave frequently been
commented upon by his brother officers.
Ten years ago he was appointed on the
force, and once before, when he wanted
10 leave here. he resigned. Tuesday morn
ing he left horne, telling his wife he was
going to draw his months salary He drew
his pay. amounting TO $50. and then de-
parted Now his name will be dropped
from the rolls Since he left here nothing
has been heard of him, and, so far as can
be ascertained, the police are making no
effort to find him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
Frederick wecr,h.s Funeral.

The death of Frederick A. Weerth &C.
CURED Wednesday night at the residence
OF Mrs. Gerhardt, widow of Gen. Ger
hdrdt. No. II + street northwest. Mr.
W,crth had been 4 resident of this city for
thir,y-six years The funeral will take
place this afternoon at 3 o'clock from II
r street. and will be in charge of the g. A
X Mr. Weerth came to this country from
GermaEy in 1851. and during the civil war
served as q captain in the 6Sth New York
Volunteers The remains will be inferred
Ut Arlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
Three Months in jail.

Frank Bowers, a well-dressed and fine
locking young man, was today sent to
jail for three months by Judge Kimbal for
carry revolver concealed on his person.
Bowers admitted the charge, and stated
that he thoughtlessly displayed the pistol
in a saloon where he was drinking. but
had no intention Of doing any harm with
1t. Word of,cthis occurrence was taken
to Policeman Payne, who arrested Bowers,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
BRIGHT BUSINESS PROSPECTS.
Result of Observations Made by Hazel,
Inspector Croft.

Mr.. Samuel a. Croft. who has been the
District hack inspector for several years.
has just returned from a trip through
New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
and he gives a glowing description of the
evidences of the return of prosperity. There
is much difference in these states now
as compared with a year ago as there is
between night and day, he told Star
reporter today.
Speaking of the improved condition OF
affairs, he said he had read glowing ac-
counts in the newspapers before he left
here. bdt~not until he had seen for himself
did he believe that the change had been
SO great During his visit he interviewed
several hundred business men, and there
was not one who did not speak encour-
agingly of the bright business prospects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
Jessie Mccoy Sent to Asx1,m

Jessie Mccoy, the once handsome woman,
who has figured in police circles for twenty
years, and vino has been adjudged insane
as printed In yesterdays Star, has been
sent to the asylum. While this unfor-
tunate termination of her career is a sad
ore, it will come in the nature of a relief
to many of her friends who have fire.
quently endeavored to assist her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
THE STAR by MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address in the United
States or Canada, by ordering it at
this office, in person or by letter.
Terms: Ii cents per week; - cents
for two weeks. or so cents per
month. Invariably in advance Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-ofiice TO another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
Scissors Grinders Happy.

The scissors grinders are happy over the
ruling of .he Commissioners that they
shall be permitted to ring their bells to an
nounce their coming. Some time ago a
delegation of the grinders, headed by their
representative, e. c. Moreno. appeared be-
fore the Commissioners and urged that the
police be instructed not to interfere with
the ringing of the bells. The matter was
taken under consideration, and Yesterday
an order issued permitting the use of the
bells. provided they shall all be of the
same pattern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
sixty Days I'm Jail.

William Gafford today entered upon an
Imprisonment of sixty days in Jail for as
saulting Uriel Mannim. The proof was
that the assault was without any provoca-
ton whatever. Gafford was also charged
with assauiting and beating John w. Bra
shears OF Winthrop Heights. and the latter
bore evidences of having been roughly
treated. but he was SO m1ch under tine In
fluence of liquor that Judge Kimbaii re-
fused to allow him to testify, and dismissed
the charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

academy of Music.-Robert Downing in
David Laroque.''
Grand Opera House.-Grau's Celebrities
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-City Clat
Burlesque Company.
Glen Echo.-Concert by Ha,ey's Washing
ton Concert Band.
Congress Heights-Music and dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
Thirty Days for Theft.

Kate Ray, colcred, aged fifteen years.
was today charged before Judge Kimball
with the larceny of az pocket book contain
ing SD, from Mrs. Ellen L. White, and was
committed to Jail fot thirty days. por-
ton of the money WAS recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
Gas Globes. 15c. each. shedd & Bro, AZ
b. & O. BULLETIN.

isr1DI ED RATES.
ATLANTIC CITY AND RETURN, s. %
Leave Washington 3 pm, arrive Atlantic
City 80 PM, Sept l. also special train
leave Washington 6 am. arrive Atlantic
city 1o::D am, Sept. >. Tickets good re-
turning on all regular trains until Sept &
inclusive.
Baltimore and return, s1.OO. Sunday. Sep
TENDER .. Tickets good going and return
lHg on all regular trains that date
t.CRAI AND RETURN. $3.50, including
admission to the caverns. Special train
ST. am, Sept. ..
ATLANTIC CITY AND RETURN, 500
i I'm. and Il noon Friday and Sa turday
good fcr return until Tuesday.
NIAGARA FALLS AND RETURN
$1,000. Ten-day tour, Sept. 9.
BAY RIDGE AND RETURN, 30 cents.
The police have made complaint of the
hl;hy condition of the sewer at 9TH and
+ streets southwest.
% fl. hose. complete. s1.25. Shedd & Bro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

Congress Heights this afternoon and
cvening-Free exhibition trained horses and
dogs, man-eating gorilla, fire dept by
birds, clowns. concert. ventriloquist and
stage play. Take new electric cars at Navy
Yard bridge via Capital Traction and Ana
costa lines Special attraction for chill
GI en every afternoon free.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

Via Pennsylvania railroad only. The only
way to reach Atlantic City without change
of cars is via Pennsylvania railroad. Great
excursion Saturday and Sunday.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

YOU'LL THINK WE'VE SENT HOME
new Furniture after We've upholstered or
recovered the pieces that are a bit worn.
Only experts work for us. Small charges
Carpets cleaned without the slightest in
jury. En-. Carpet Cleaning Wks., G51-5
Mass. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

| S1.OO To baltimore md Re- S1OO
| turn via Pennsylvania RailrOnd
| Sunday, Sept. s. tickets will be sold to
BE fillmore ct s1OO for the round trip, good
| on all trains.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
No Change of Cars,

No transfers. No ferries. Through trains
to Atlantic City. Great excursion via Penn
sylvania r. r. next Saturday and Sunday.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
Norfolk md Wash. Steamboat Co.'s
Granllest Trip of the Seasnn

By daylight TO Fortress Monroe and Nor.
folk on Monday, Sept. g, at 8 a m. Tickets
$50, good to return same night or Tuesday
II. orning. arriving in Washir gton, pm
See hand bills and schedule this paga.-Ady
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
To Fort Monroe ana Norfo,k. s:;

Norfolk and Wash. Steamboat Co. will sell
tickets to Fortress Monroe and Norfolk on
Saturday, Sept.4, pm, at So for the round
trip. Good to return Sunday or Monday
evening, on regular steamer, or on Tuesday
morning day steamer. See hand bills.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
500 Excursions to the Scashore $500
via .Penmnylvnnin Rnilrond

on Friday and Saturday, September 2
ana !. tickets will be sold for IL am. and
12:i5 pm. trains to Atlantic City. Cane
May. Ocean City and Sea Isle City. good
TO return until the following Tuesday nj
lowing Monday Labor day. to be spent by
the sea.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
Crusity Cost Hi,.a DenrIx.

John Waller was today fined so by Judge
Mills for cruelty to q cat. It was al
legged that Waller and another party poured
coal oil on a cat and thens set are 10 it,
burning 1t to death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

The cover over the water box at New
Jersey avenue and G street is broken.
Today the police notified the water depart
ment that the damage should be repaired
in order to remove the danger of an ac-
cident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

III You Want to Go Through
To Atlantic City without change of cars
take the Pennsylvania R. r. Only alI-raii
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
Close Alliance Proposed.


To Atlantic City via Delaware river bridge
route. Pennsylvania railroad 81 excursion
next Saturday and Sunday.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

Store closed the entire day Monday Labor
day.. Open Saturday evening till 10 o'clock
Elphonzo Youngs Company-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

$1.O0 to Baltimore and return via Pennsyi-
vania railroad All trains Sunday, Sept 5
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

FALL STYLE HATS NOW ARRIVING
Latest Style Derby anC Soft Hats, from
H..O to s. now in stock. from best makers.
Also some advance styles fall Neckwear
r. c. Lewis & Son, 1421 New York ave-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
Through, Line. Throurh Trntn..

No transfers. No street cars No ferries.
Pennsylvania railroad. Delaware bridge
route. Great excursion next Saturday ant.
Sunday, $2--Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

Store closed the entire day Monday Labor
day.. open Saturday evening till IL o'clock
Elphonzo Ioungs Company.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

Via B. and o. r. r., $50 am. September
9. $3.50 for the round trip, including ad-
mission to the cavernS-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

Tabourette, in oak, mahogany finish and
forest green, 69c. at Moses, F & 11th.-
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
Tedious Transfer Through PhfladeI-
phia Avoided

Through trains to Atlantic City Penn
sylvania railroad great excursion next Sat-
urday and Sunday.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
Johnston's special sugar sale. Page G

FREElTOMORROW ONLY
A beautiful Blue-Goid Enameled Cake
Plate. or Cup. Saucer and Plate. with one
pound Tea. Baking Powder or Spices. or 81
worth Coffee. Tea and Extracts. The Great
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., 9TH and +,
streets northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
Th. rcnn.xlxnntn n.,,....

The Pennsylvania Railroad Runs
The only Through trains to Atlantic City-a
600 bridge tae connecting link Great
excnra,"n Saturday ard Sunday next, Best
essss.a:.ett.-.Acs:.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

$500 to Atlantic City nnd Return, H.
and o.
pm. Saturday: am. Sunday; good to
return until Monday. 6th.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

will find correct prices at the offices of ].
Maury Dove, cor. 21st and I, 1906 H, 1926 NJ
st. NV. and 18th and d SITS. sw-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

\ broken hydrant at 18th and T, streets
was reported by the police today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

Store closed the entire day Monday Labor
day. open Saturday evening till 10 o'clock.
ELPHONZO YOCNGS COMPANY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

Extensive sale of furniture and personal
effects at Sloan's, 1405 G NV, tomorrow at
~ a-m.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
FOR YOUR ICED TEA

FURNACES AND RANGES
Should be cleaned and repaired now before
tEe TALL rush sets in. Shedd & Bro, 49, 9th,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

Gas fixtures and all gas ranges at re-
duced prices at Shedd & Bros, 1872 9th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

Spring Lamb. New York Roast Reef and
Delmonico Steak John r. KELLY, 9th st.
wing Center mkt. Corned Beef a specially
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

IT'S Not What You Make, but
What you save by buying our bib boxes
of fancy creamery butter at $125 James
F. Oyster, 000sP ave. Phone 271.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
S1.25 To baltimore and Re- BLK
turn via PennsylVnnin RaiIrnad

Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday.
September and 5. valid for return until
Monday. September 6-Labor day-good on
any train.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use kennys Cheon.' the best SOC. Tea in
America. Pure American-refined Sugars at
cost C. d. Kenny. seven city stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

$500 TO Atlantic City and Return, ID.
and d.
3 pm. Saturday; am. Sunday; good to
return until Monday, 6th.-Advt.