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Evening star., 1898-11-21
FIRST REGIMENT NO MORE
Colonel Harries and His District Troops
Receive Their Discharges
Field and stan Omccrs First. Then
the "Non-COms," Next the hand
The Details.

The 1st Regiment. District of Columbia
Volunteer Infantry. is thing of the past
The regiment yesterday was formally mus
tered out OF the service of the United
States, the officers and men paid in full to
date and certificates of discharge distrtbut-
ed. In examining the men physically. pre-
pairing the necessary papers and mastering
out the regiment all records have been
smashed, the entire work being completed
in ten days. The statement has been made
that the muster out rolls and other papers
of the District regiment will be found to be
in more perfect shape than those of any
other volunteer regiment.
The ceremony of muster out yesterday
was interesting because of its simplicity.
Each company marched into the drill hall
and the company commander, under the
supervision of the chief mastering officer
called the roll. AS his name was an
nounced each man answered Here and
stepped two PAGES to the front. The COM
pany then proceeded TO the pay table. To-
Gated in the center of the armory drill hall.
ana each man received the money due him
and also a certificate of discharge. He
was then at liberty, for the first time in
SIX months, to go and do as he pleased, so
far as military dictates are concerned.
The field and staff officers were the first
to be mustered out, this occurring shortly
after l0 O'Clock yesterday morning The
non-commissioned staff and band followed.
ported. 1t was after IL pm. when the last
company OF the regiment was discharged.
Some of the officers whose accounts are not
yet closed and a number of enlisted men
who were prevented by illness from attend
Ing the ceremony were not, technically,
mustered out yesterday, although their pay
ceased at midnight.
Major Muhlenberg was the paymaster as
signed to close accounts with the District
regiment. He appeared at the armory ear
ly yesterday morning, accompanied by sew
eral clerks and guard, to say nothing of
three iron safes. These latter contained
coin and silver certificates to the amount
of more than $100,0O0. 1t was mostly gold
coin. Each enlisted man received a sum in
the nefghborhood of S100.
To Capt. George X. McGunnigle. 18th U.
S. Infantry, chief mastering officer and his
assistants, Lieut. {. FL. Mcneil, 9TH United
States Artillery, and Lieut.. II. LaF. Apple
white, 9th United States Artillery, credit
is due for the smoothness with which the
muster out was conducted.
The members of Company E, before dis
persng yesterday, presented their COM
manding officer, Capt. F. l.. Graham. with
a costly and beautiful sword. The speech
of presentation was made by FIRST Sergeant
Lamb. Captain Graham responded appro-
priately.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
CASE OF DAMAGES.
District He'd Responsible for De -truc-
tiOu of Vehicle.

Attorney Wilton ]. Lambert, when driv-
ing from 18th to 18th street on Columbia
road, en- route home Saturday evening
about eco o'clock, accompanied by his
clerk, Mr.. Charles Burhans, collided with
q bank of dirt. which, owing to the con-
structiOn of a sewer. had been placed part
ly across the road at the intersection with
10th street. The buggy was overturned
throwing the occupants to the ground, and
the horse. becoming frightened, ran away.
completely demolishing the vehicle and
sustaining several severe cuts before being
caught, near Brightwood. 1t is claimed by
Mr. Lambert that, though quite dark, no
hghts We're placed so as to mark the OBJ
sUucuon TO those approaching from the
west. Mr.. Lambert today laid the matter
before the District Commissioners. asking
to be Unidentified. The Commissioners have
ordered an investigation, and if as Mr.
Lambert contends, the District is RESPONSE
BILE, reasonable amount will probably be
allowed him.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Fugitive Recaptured.

George Green. colored, aged twenty-one
years, who made his escape from Policeman
w. E. Stewart, a colored officer, on Mich
OILS avenue, Anacostia, recently while being
taken to the Anacosta police station, was
recaptured yesterday afternoon at Fort
Foote, Prince Georges county, Md.
Sergeant Anderson of the Anacostia sub
station learned that Green was making for
Fort Foote and Policeman Latchford was
sent after him. Latchford and George Ede-
lin drove down in the latters dog cart.
They caught up with Green at Fort Foote.
He took to the woods when he saw the Off
Ger, but at least dozen men and boys
started in pursuit, and after leading the
hunt for about one-quarter of a mile he was
brought down by young Archie Ware
Green was then handcuffed and was put In
Edelin's cart and brought to the Anacostia
station
In the Police Court this morning he was
charged with petit larceny. He pleaded
guilty, the penalty of which was $40 or
rinety days in Jail.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
EXPRESSES GRATIFICATION.
typographical Union Thanks Prest-
dent Mckinley and Mr.. Heath.

A largely attended meeting of Columbia
Typographical Union. No. 101. was held yes
terday. A resolution was adopted stating
that Columbia Typograp aphical Union, No.
lo1. hereby expresses it's qualification to
President Mckinley for the signal honor
he has done this union in appointing Mr..
John l.. Kennedy to membership in the in
dustrial commission. Columbia Union was
the first labor organization to indorse Mr..
kenfedy's candidacy. Typographical unions
and central labor bodies in all parSs of the
United States followed the lead" the reso-
buttons recite. "and IT is a source Of pride
to US to know that no representative of Ia
bor was ever more generally or highly in
dorsed for public office. To our fellow
uEionists of other cities who have indorsed
Mr. Kennedy We desire to give the strong
est assurance that they have made no mis-
take. Mr.. Kennedy has always been faitn-
ful and able in the cause of unionism, and
when the labors of the Industrial coInmlis-
sion shall have been finished the union men
OF America will have the absolute knowl-
edge that their influence placed the right
man in the right place"
A preamble and resolution were adopted
thanking MIR. Perry S. Heath. first assistant
postmaster general, for his course toward
union labor. after which Mr.. Heath was
elected an honorary member of the union
Evening star., 1898-11-21
CHANGE NOT ADVISABLE.
Commissioners Decline to Abandon
system Requiring Check DepOsits.

System Requiring Check Deposits.
The American Surety Company of New
York recently wrote Engineer Commission
er Beach. requesting that the present regu-
lations requiring a certified check to accom-
pany each bid for supplies or work to be
done under contract with the District oe
me dfied so as to permit the guarantee of a
surety company to take the place of such
a check.
The matter was first referred to Mr.. A. Y.
Lakenan, chief clerk of the engineer depart
ment, who stated that if there be no legal
objection, the arrangement suggested would
be more desirable than the certified check
system as there had been many cases where
the return of the check had miscarried. He
expressed the opinion that the guarantee
OF a surety company, authorized to do busi-
ness in the District. would be preferable.
Mr.. j. T Petty the auditor of the District,
to whom the matter was next referred ex-
pressed different opinion. The object of
cash deposit or it's equivalent, a certified
check, is to provide, he explained an i'm
mediate and effective remedy in the case
of an accepted bidder who fails to execute
the necessary contract. The proposed
change of method would, Mr.. Petty stated
defeat this end and almost Of necessity re-
quire appeal to the courts for the en-
forcement of the penalty against default
ing bidder.
''The laws delays said Mr. Petty ARE
proverbal, and the embarra ssments Incl
dent to a trial in court numerous and Vex
atious, to avoid which the system in vogue
was adopted. 1t works well, without hard
ship to any save those who would evade
their Just obligations, and, If the interests
of the District are to be considered, Should
not be disturbed"
Upon the motion of Engineer Commission
er Beach, the Commissioners have con-
CURED in the opinion of Mr.. Petty, and the
New York company will be Informed that
the Commissioners do not consider it ad-
visable to make the change requested by it.
Evening star., 1898-11-21

Thomas Young. colored. charged with
an assault on William Douglass, also COL
ored. was tried in Judge Kimbalrs court
today The affair happened Saturday night
At the house of Douglass. in Hillsda.e g.
Young called at the Douglass house and
asked TO see girl named Rosa. He did
not believe Mrs Douglass when she told
him that Rosa was not in, and when he
told her so her husband ordered him to
leave Tom was not in 4 hurry and when
the occupant of the house made an effort
to assist him away Tom turned upon him
using his foot and fist. Mr.. Douglass then
threatened TO call an officer. and the in
truder saved him the trouble by blowing
bis police whistle. II was Mrs. Douglass
opinion that Tom was drunk A penalty OF
sfO thirty days was imposed.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
ACCIDENTAL DEATH.
William A. Helmus Killed on Con-
duit Road.

William A. Helmus of 1895 Harvard street.
Mt. Pleasant, was killed last evening short
ly after o clock on the Conduit road near
Glen Echo, through the running away of
pair of horses attached to a buggy in which
he was riding. E. V. Douglas, who was in
the buggy at the time of the accident, es-
capped with comparatively slight injuries.
though rendered unconscious for some time.
The deceased was thirty-one years of age
and lived with his parents at the above
address. His body was not discovered un-
til two hours after the accident, and, after
due legal proceedings, was brought to
Georgetown on a special car some time
after midnight and conveyed to Lees un-
dertaking establishment. =
The accounts of the accident are very
meager. The two men started out early In
the morning for trip to Great Falls, leav-
ing the city about 10 o'clock in the morn
ing. They left Great Falls about o'clock
in the afternoon, and an hour later reached
Cabin John bridge. Here some time was
spent, possibly half an hour or longer, and
when the return trip to Washington was
made it was quite dark, the moon not hav-
ing risen at that time. 1t is supposed the
horses became frightened just before reach
ing Glen Echo and FLASHED away. The We
hicle ran down a side road leading to Glen
Echo and upset. Mr.. Douglas was thrown
out and struck the ground, while Mr.. Hell
mus is supposed to have struck tree when
his body struck while the horses continued
down the road and were not stopped inside
of two miles from the scene of the accident.
The body was discovered about $50
o clock by party of men on the way to the
bridge. Mr.. Douglas was picked up and
placed on a car and taken to Georgetown.
While in Georgetown. on the way to the
Georgetown University Hospital, he re-
gained consciousness and was permitted to
go to his home at 1895 Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. friend saw him home and then
broke the sad news of his companions
death to the parents of the deceased.
The body of Mr.. Helmus was taken to Glen
Echo and viewed by Squire Offutt, who
gave certificate of accidental DEATH after
to the meager testimony. A per-
nit was given to bring the remains to
Washington, ard this was Immediately
done.
The deceased was the son of Mr.. William
Helmus, who formerly conducted a saloon
on 1th street above D street. He was
single, and employed by Mr.. Douglas in the
gentlemens furnishing store of the latter
at 13th and + streets. He was a we'll
known young man and his friends greatly
regret to hear of his sudden death.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
His Mother Against Him.

John Cation was before Judge Scott to-
day for disorderIy conduct in Cation alley.
I'm guilty" he said. when arraisned,
but want to say word
What IS it?'
IF you Will take my personal bonds. I'll
pay the fine next Saturday"
The prisoners mother appeared in court
and told the judge Of the trouble her son
had given her.
Indeed she said, II sometimes think
his mind is not right
He has been in court many times" Mr..
Pugh said, and Judge Kimban has talked
TO him dozen times about his liquor drink
ing, but he will not keep sober"
Your honor, said Mrs. Cation, "John
will work. but he would b. better off Il he
didn't, for il only gives him money for
whisky. | fix him up in new clothes and
start him out in the morning, and when he
comes back in the afternoon he's stripped
All he has in the world is what you see on
his back
The penalty was $40 or thirty days.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon and Marshall Hall. 10 am. and / IA
pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress
Monroe at $50 pm.
Steamer EsteIle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate points at 9;30 am
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at am.
Trains leave 13t2 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am, to
pm.
Trains leave 1312 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10
q. m TO 3 pm
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from $40
G. TO $40 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls Church.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Bible Service,

An interesting Bible service was held yes.
terday at pm by the Bethlehem Baptist
Sunday school, c. W. Davis, superinten-
dent. The church was beautifully decor
ated with flowers and autumn leaves, and
was crowded to its utmost capacity. the
audience consisting of both white and col
ored. Prayer was offered by Rev. DIR. Bow
man of Anacostia and benediction by Rev
Joseph Matthews. The papers read Were
by Miss l.. B. Davis. NJ. Joseph Lucas
Miss West and others. Miss s. Sampson
presided at organ and Prof. Sykes led the
singing.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Advised to Stick to His Sxy!.

Abraham Sewers, an elderly man who
says he keeps a shoe repairing shop in
Rockville was before Judge Scott on a
charge of vagrancy. IT was alleged that the
old mans Incorporate habits got him into
trouble
i've taken my last drink" he said, when
he was erdeavoriug to have the Judge re-
lease him.
''Dla / understand you to say you are a
shoemakery' the judge asked him.
Yes. sir
Yes. SIR
'fhen / would suggest that -ou keep
your word and make it your last" said the
judge, and he added, stick to your
awl.'
The old man was then released
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Court Recommends CoGee

John Sherman, a young colored man, who
was in Judge Scott's procession of prisoners
this morning on charge of disordery con-
duct, said he was guilty and asked the
courts pardon, as 1T was his first offense
Il met an old friend Saturday night" said
John. and he treated me to two drinks
And do you think he was a friend?''
Judge Scott asked.
We'll, judge. l hadn't seen him for six
months and | just took the drinks for So
ciability.''
Mr.. Clerk" said the judge, take his
personal bonds that he will not drink
liquor with his friends again. 1 would sug-
gest that you let liquor alone altogether
and when your friends invite you to take
a drink take coffee"
John gave his personal bonds and return
ed 10 his work.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
BAR PAYS TRIBUTE.
nesoiuhons EuIegistic of the IatS
Col. Totten,


AT meeting Of the Washington Par Asr
sociauon' held Saturday afternoon. aPproo
pirate resolutions on the death of Colond
Enoch Totten were adopted. Mr. W. ID.
DaVidge. chairman OF the committee u
hfteen appointed to draft the memorial,
submitted resolutions reciting that for O
third Of a century the bar of the District
OF Columbia was honored and graced by thu
membership in its rank OF Enoch Totten.
a native of Ohio, sometime lawyer OF
aoihty and standing I'm his adopted state
OF Wisconsin. and for more than half OF
ms ilfe a resident of this District. His
career, embracing the roles of soldier law
yer ana citizen, was characterized i'm each
oI these relations by gifted intellect, an,
exceptionally lovable disposition and a
heart.
Continuing 1t is stated that, occupying as
ne did various professional Offices which
brought him to a greater extent than any
OF his contemporaries into personal con-
tact with the bench and bar OF this Dis
trict' MS lie gave the largest possible play
10 the estimable qualities OF mind aud heart
which gained for him the fnprired adn1ira-
ton and tender affection of all. Upright
alert and courageous I'm the assertion and
protection or the rights of his clients he
was YET genial and generous in his bear
ing toward his opponents. Welding notbinl,
OF those rights, he yet so lived among us
as irreSistlbiy to attract our admiration
and kindle our kindliest regard. The quail
ties Whtch so characterized him and earned
our just respect and praise were at their
best TO the end, and We meet today to nut
IN enduring form this expression of our
esteem.
Short eulogistic addresses were made by
District Attorney Davis. Samuel Maddox.
Franklin II. Mackay, George f. Hamilton.
Ross Perry, Frank T. Browning Andrew
y. Bradley and others.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Great Improvement in the Service

Between Washington, Baltimore, PniIa-
delphia and New York, via Penn
sylyania Railroad.
Great Improvements have been made dur
ing the past few months in the line of the
Pennsylvania railroad between Washington
and baltimore and New York. Many curves
Rave been Strengthened. and the line thus
materially shortened; one hundred pound
steel rails have been laid between Wash
ingtOn and Philadelphia and the roadbed
made equal to any on the Pennsylvania
railroad system. These improvements to-
gether with the superior terminal facilities
a New York. the fast time and the match
less morning and afternoon limitedS. make
the Pennsylvania railroad the popular line
between Washington and Baltimore and
Philadelphia and New York: for il is the
smOOthest. the safest and the most perfect
railroad connecting the capital and metrop-
ellis Of the nation. The new congressional
limited. with its handsome Pullman par
Tor. observation. smoking and eXquisitely
equipped dining cars. all Illuminated by
electricity, is by common consent the most
magnificent day train in the world.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-11-21
WILL SERVE FOUR MONTHS.
John Chambers Pays the Penalty fol-
Violating a Law

John w. Chambers, colored who lives at
Gaithersburg, visited this city Saturday
and made some purchases Among other
articles he bought a gallon of whisky, in
addition to several internal draughts of the
intoxicant, Then he wended his way to
the Baltimore and Ohio depot with his Jug
and would have been at home today had
he not figured in an alteration with John
Hail. He drew a British bull dog re-
volver from his pocket and struck Hall
with 1t.
Policeman Gordon arrested Chambers
and locked him up. This morning he ap-
peared before Judge Kimbal on charges of
carrying concealed weapons and commit
the court fined him $40 with thirty DAYS as
the alternative; while in the concealed
weapon case penalty of 500 or ninety
days was imposed He will be given his
whisky when he gets out of jail.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
The E. II. W. Eucbre CIub.

The members Of the E. T. ". Euchre Club
met Friday evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. J. Burtt- After the election of Off
Gers play was begun. the first lady's prize
being won by Miss Edna II. Baier. and the
first gentleman's prize by Mr. D. NJ Ma
eIuder- After play the guests repaired TO
the dining room. where a COLLATION. was
served Among those present were the
Misses Nettie and Adah Burtt Edna II ,
Rosa a. and Lille NJ. Baier and the Messrs
u NJ Nagruder. W. J. kettler Julian T.
Tapp. John =. F. SaffeH X Grahe and w.
E Wood.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
New Pnllman Inrs.

From the advertisement in another
column it will he seen that Messrs. RAY
mond & WhitcOmb. the well-known tourist
Tlanag gers and contractors, have secured
several new Vestihued Pullman trains for
the coming season. The season will open
November Il. and on frequent dates there
after these magnificent Pullman trains will
convey their tourists to the sunny slopes of
the Pacific coast. Beautifully illustrated
maps and guideboOks and other printed
literature in regard to these and other
tours may be had free on application TO
Raymond " WhitcOmb, 1UpJ Chestnut
street Philadelphia.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
CITY AND DISTRICT.
EpyOrthians Entertain,

The regular monthly meeting of the liter
AIRY department of Douglas NJ E Church
ErW0rth League was held Friday evening
at the residence of the pastor, Rev DR..
Hartsock. The program presented consisted
OF number Of tableaux. representing noted
paintings and scenes from real life. which
were we'll presented by those taking part
These were interspersed with musical Sc
tections and recitatiODs. The number of
people in attendance was large. considering
the very inclement evening. Refreshments
were served at the close
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Prof. Cleveland A,be.. Tben.

Climate and the Corn Crop was the sub
tect u a paper read 10y Prof. Cleveland
Ahbe before the Biological Society SATURDAY.
evening in the assembly hall of the Cos
mes Club Attention was called by Herbert
Webber 20 a number OF comparatively
new discoveries in the fecuudation OF flow
ering p!an.s
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Crack Degree Team Comiur

Past Special Deputy Supreme Chancellor
W. r. Vaughan Of the Knights of Pythias
IS making arrangements for the visit to
this city of the famous degree team of
Lincoln Lodge, No. IL of Cincinnati, Ohio.
The team has become noted for its ex-
emplifiCation of the knights ritual through
out the west. In case satisfactory arrange
nJenfs can be made in several Of the other
large eastern cities. the team will start for
Washington within three or four weeks.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Promise Amounts to Nothing.

Judge. il you let me go IN leave the
city" Michael Smith said in Judge Scotts
court this morning, when arragned on =
charge of vagrancy.
That's what he said when he was here
before the Judge was Informed by Po-
liceman Stewart.
Then, said the court TO the prisoner
your promise does not seem to amount
to anything"
He was fined $40. with sixty days on the
farm the equivalent.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Baptist Associatfon Meeting.

The Columbia Association of Bap-ist
Churches will this evening begin a session,
to continue four days. at the Metropolitan
Baptist Church corner of A and 9th streets
northeast. The program will be as hereto
fore given in The Star.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
In the Criminal Court.

In Criminal Court No l today Chief Jus
tice Bingham sentenced Walter Carroll to
the Ohio penitentiary, the charge against
him being housebreakiug.
Walter Middleton, charged with violating
the act of Congress of August D 1892 was
arraigned and pleaded not guilty The
same plea was entered in the case of Thorn
as Robinson, charged with housebreak king
and larceny.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
WE DELIVER THE MEATS

ordered from us with an unfaiing prompt
ness. Our splendid delivery service is fully
in keeping with the frst-class character of
this business. Another thing-Our prices
although were acknowledged as selling the
best HOme-Dressed Meats to be had in
Center market-we do not ask a cent high
er than the regular market prices. T. T.
keane. 3J-Ji, Center mkt.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.
"superba. :"

AcadenIy-Hanlon's "Superba.''
Columbia Theater-"The Red, White and
Blue
Grand Opera House-Passion Play Pic
lures.
Kernar's Lyceum Theater-Weber's Pa
risian Widows"
Lafayette Square-"The Fortune Teller"
National Theater-"Way Down East
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle Of
Gettysburg.
Metzerott HaIl-Wargraph exhibition.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Important Change. on n. and q

The new schedule, effective November 90
embraces many important changes adapted
10 the new and improved conditions of the
baltimore and Ohio Railroad and conforms
in an appreciable degree to the increased
volume of passenger traffic. See corrected
time table. this paper-Advt
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Additional Dining Car Service, South
ern Railway.

Dining cars will be operated on Southern
railway United States Fast Mali trains
daily, the year round. commencing 23d in
slant This completes dining car service on
'the double daily trains of the Southern
railway to Florida, Atlanta and points
south and southwest.-Advt