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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
RECRUITED TO FULL STRENGTH.
COlOred battalion Ready for Service
Reception to Comrades.

Reception to Comrades.
The officers Of the list District Colored
Battalion held meeting last night at the
office Of Major c. T. Yoder, Clio E street
northwest. The meeting was presided over
by the commander, Major Yoder. Lieut..
F. D. Lee reported that the arrangement
for the grand complimentary reception to
be rendered the Ohio and Massachusetts
United States Volunteers at the Palace
Park Wednesday, August 8, 1898, were
completed. Invitations were sent to all the
District militia and the G. A. R. posts The
President and members of his cabinet were
also invited. Secretary Alger has been
asked to present the flag to the battalion
and many prominent speakers are engaged
for the occasion. The officers of the Ohio
and Massachusetts, United States Volun-
teers now at Camp Alger will be the guests
of honor.
The resignation of Capt. Youndt was ac-
cepted, and Capt. Martin V. Webb was
appointed to command Company D. Mr..
c. c. Willard was elected captain of Com
pany E. Mr.. w. S. ODonnell of Balti-
more, Nd, and Mr.. w. H. Fortune Of this
city were elected first and second lieuten-
ants.
A committee was appointed to wait upon
the President and Secretary of War and
inform them that the battalion had re-
cruited to Its full quota. The committee
consists of Capt. E. L. Giles, Capt. NJ V
Webb, Capt. w. Francis Thomas, Capt T.
S. Curlett, Lieut.. F. D. Lee and Lieut.
Robert Dorsey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
Robert Graham Ciarvoe,s Death,

Robert Graham Clarvoe. who was a
newspaper reporter for several years. died
at the residence of his mother, No. 523 9Th
street southwest, yesterday. Bob Clar-
voc. as he was known, was popular and
had host of friends. About seven months
ago his wife died, and since then he has
shown signs Of rapid decline. He had been
sick for long time and after an extended
trip west for his health returned about
three years ago and accepted a position in
the bureau Of engraving and printing
Inc deceased, who was thirty-seyen
years old, was son of the late John y.
W. Clarvoe. who for many years was chief
OF the local detective force. He leaves two
children. The funeral will take place to-
morrow afternoon at 4 O'Clock from Grace
Episcopal CHURCH. in South Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
CONDITION OF THE CROPS.
How Farmers in Maryland and vir-
gfnia Fared This Season.

Many farmers in Maryland and Virginia
who had good crops last year are complain
ing this season of poor prospects. Early
in the season the cold and wet weather
played havoc with their wheat, and later
on the drouth showed its effects upon po-
tatoes, tomatoes and other vegetables.
Frost ruined much of the fruit, although
| some orchards were not injured.
Tomatoes have been unusually high and
scarce this summer because of the dry
weather. local dealer told a Star re-
porter that he believed canned goods the
coming winter will bring double the price
they brought last year. During recent days
tomatoes have brought high as SO box
and have retailed high as 80 cents a
quarter peck. A local dealer showed a re-
ceipt for $50 for ten boxes of tomatoes pur-
chased one day last week while year ago
he paid $3.50 for the same quantity.
The truck farmers who have had good
luck with their tomatoes this season have
reaped a harvest. In Dorchester county,
Maryland, there is the largest acreage of
tomatoes this summer that was ever plant
ed in the county. 1t is stated that the
drouth has not been as bad there as itshas
been in other counties, and there promises
to be fair yield for the canning factories
as well as for the general market.
The farmers of Worcester county, Mary
land. do not understand how the droutn
has SO badly affected different parts of the
state when they have had plenty of rain.
Wheat was injured early in the season and
apples and peaches are scarce, but the po-
tato crop has yielded well. and pears are
also plentiful. 1t Is reported that d. Frank
Fooks raised LOG bushels of potatoes on one
acre Of ground. and they Melted him more
than $500
Early peaches are being shipped from the
big orchards in Washington county, Mary
land, in the neighborhood of Harpers Fer
~. but the yield will not be more than one
third the usual crop
In the nearby Virginia counties the
farms have suffered because of the dry
weather and they are very much discour-
aged. Their crops of grain yielded only
about one-half what was expected, and the
dry weather deprived many of them of
vegetables enough for family use. Last
weeks rain made a big change in the con-
dition of the country and the corn crop,
which threatened to be a dismal failure,
may turn out all right. The potato and
tomato crops, as well as garden vegetables
generally, may also be saved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
In the Cubans' Behalf,
To the Editor of The Evening Star.


1t does not seem to me that we are deal
ing quito fairly by the Cubans, or that our
policy of keeping the Spaniards in munich
pal control at Santiago is the wisest. 1t Is
clear that the anti-Cuban propaganda is
gaining ground in this country, and it even
appears that a spirit is abroad which re-
pudiates the declaration made by Congress
before the war began, and looks to the an
nexation of Cuba instead of it's erection into
an Independent power.
There Is NO question that the flower of
the Cuban people has persisted in the con-
slant battles of the last four years, and in
the slaughter pens of Weyler. 1t may be
doubted, and very reasonably, that there
are enough people now in Cuba in sympa-
thy with genuine republican ideas to found
a state that would be free from the petty
feuds and counter revolutions which have
disgraced and distracted SO many of the
Latin republics of Central and South
America.
But Of one thing there can be absolute
iy no doubt: The Cubans are more in har-
mony with American ideas than are the
Spaniard5, and even should the program
turn out to be for annexation it would
seem the part of wisdom to place our
friends ir stead Of cur enemies In civil con-
troll of the cities as they fall into our
hands.
Napoleon is a pretty good authority on
such matters, and he wrote while thinking
over his great career in the solitude Of st.
Helena:
Il should have changed the form and
personal government of all the states that
war placed at my disposal, because revolu-
tons arc not brought about by continuing
the same men and the same measures. l
ought to have known that by preserving
those governments, l should have them
always against me; it was recalling my
enemies to life"
Are we in favor of the revolution In Cuba.
or are we going to perpetuate the civil rule
of Spain theref J. A. MACKNIGHT,
Ex-United States Consul at st. Helena.
WaSfiin ON July Dc
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Capt. Rodman Brought Back.

Capt. John B. Rodnan of the Goth Infan-
try, regular army, has arrived here from
Key West, having been ordered from the
hospital in that place to the one at the
Soldiers Home, this city. Captain Rod
man was in command OF the LIST Battalion
Of his regiment, and while gallantly lead
ing a charge at FL Caney, the Sd of July,
was severely wounded by Mauser bullet,
which entered his neck and ploughed its
way down his back. and came out Just
above the souider blade. He wants to re-
turn to active service as soon as his phys
ical condition will sdmt
Captain Rodman is man of much prac-
tical military experience. having spent most
OF his life since graduation from Yves,
Point on the western frontiers.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

GLEN ECHO.-Conformin to the de-
naands of an era of specialized endeavor,
Mr.. Robert Downing has condensed "The
Gladiator SO as TO adapt 1t to the purposes
of the vaudeville stage. Mr. Downing is so
well known in this city that it is hardly
necessary to go into extended comment on
his work. The easy step from comic opera
to heavy tragedy was an illustration of the
facility with which Glen Echo can adapt
itself to any form Of amusement. Mr..
Downing's friends wene on hand last night
with hearty applause, which gave assur-
ance that he cansdepend upon a loyal fol-
lowing, wherever he may go. Among the
other people who contribute to the enter
tainment In the big amphitheater are Will
nams ana Stone, "rag-time' specialists;
Dravee, 1uggler; the Ryford sisters, SOU
brettes; Imogene Conner, with ballads, and
the ST BelmoS, trapeze performers. Next
week Glen Echo will make an excursion
into grand opera. Mr.. ]. ]. Jaxon, a new
present a company whose repertoire Is
rather more ambitious than that of Mr..
farrv deserving organization.
UNION ROOF GARDEN.-The fourth
Week OF high-class vaudeville at the Union
ROOT Garden was inaugurated last even
ing with an entire new bill, and a large
audlence assembled to witness the per-
in several selections, followed by L. H.
Ascherfeld in songs Of his own compost
1lon, mostly sentimental, which were more
or less appreciated. Miss Pauline Moran,
deIneator or negro melodies, made the hit
or the evening. Bright and vivacious. she
captured the audience, and her rendition
OF the popular ditties of the day were
greatly appreciated, especially her YER
sion of Mr.. johnson, Don't Get Cay"
MISS George Bryton, in male impersona-
tons. was excellent and she proved to be
decided favorfte. She rendered a num-
Der of catchy selections in costume, which
gives her place among the lightning
chanse artists. Jess Dandy. the eccentric
comedian, won much applause for himself
by MS extremely clever work. He Is more
the wording Of the. airs he sings can be
plainly heard and appreciated He has a
STOCK OF bright and new songs, which con-
vulse the audience with laughter. Leola
Mitchell Is unable to appear ION &C.
count OF sickness. and her place has
been filled by AL Stern. who gives
a number of good Jokes, and also hts
limitations of the leading actors of the
country, The management of the roof
garden. with the bill beginning last even
ing inaugurated the continuous perform
ance plan. which has become so popular
at the leading vaudeville houses in other
large cities. The performance begins at
$50 O'Clock, running through the six acts,
ana after short intermiSsion will be re-
peated in the same order as indicated by
the numbers on the stage. In the second
appearance the talent give an entire new
program. This change has been made for
the benefit of the late arrivals at the gar
den. This. innovation, together with the
attraction of dancing on the east roof,
under the diret ton of Prof. Henry Schlos-
ser. and the serving of Notwithstanding
drinks, will make the garden all the more
popular with the local public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Laying of a Corner Stone General
and Personal News.

The corner stone of the new parish hall
of Grace P. E. Church was laid yesterday
afternoon at o'clock, with appropriate
ceremonies. The occasion brought out
large number of the congregation and
friends of the church. All of the societies
connected with the church were present.
The pastor, Rev. Kemper Bocock, officiated
as master of ceremonies. The program
consisted of the signing of hymn by the
au' ience. after which the box for the cor
ner stone was opened. In it were deposited
a mplete official roster Of the church or
ganizations, the name of the architect and
the name of the builder of the hall and
sundry other things.
Rev MIR. Bocock delivered the address
for the occasion. He stated the purposes
of the gathering. and said the occasion
marked a new epoch in the history Of the
church He sincerely requested that all of
the members of the congregation would
give their entire support to the enterprise.
If they do, he declared. its success Is as
sured. The corner stone was then suspend
ed over Its resting place. 1t was of white
marble, and inscribed upon 1t was the fol-
lowing: To the Glory of God. BY the
Service of Man. In the Name of Christ,
1898 The stone was formally laid in place
by Archdeacon Childs of the diocese of
Washington. He delivered an address suit
able for the occasion, after performing his
part of the program. A hymn by the au-
dience, followed by prayer, closed the ex-
The information received last evening by
the police department that Frederick
Brooks of 361S street had been drowned
at Capt May, N. j., is believed to be true
by the police Of this section. The dispatch
announcing the drowning did not state
whether or not the body had been recover
ed, but it did state that the man lived with
an aunt at the above address. This is a
mistake. Brooks lived somewhere in
Washington, and was waiter. His sister
is the wife Of James Smackum of 361S P
street, well-known young colored man.
One of the constables of Alexandria coun-
ty, Va, appeared at the Georgetown police
station this morning, and left a request to
look out for George e. Law. colored, aged
twenty-five years, about five feet eight
inches in height. Law Is wanted on a
charge of assault with intent to kill The
complainant is a man named Dyer whom
the constable stated, had been seriously in
jured last evening during an ARRAY. Law
escaped across the bridge and entered
Georgetown, where he is supposed to be in
hiding.
A bad hole is reported in the asphalt
roadway on NJ street, at the intersection
of 30th street.
A gas lamp is badly needed at the en-
trance of Warehouse alley, according to
the police report.
In some manner the name of MI. J. D.
Sullivan of Both street and Dumbarton ave-
nue. became mixed up in the drowning case
Sunday evening at Indian Head. His
friends have been inQuiring about him and
are glad to find that he was not the victim
of the accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
DIES FROM NATURAL CAUSE.
decision OF Coroner I'm Case of
Frank Sherwood

FRANK C. Sherwood. a paperhanger. about
tofty-three years old, was found lying I'm
an unconscious condition on the parking
near New York avenue and LIST street about
IL O'Clock last night. He was taken to tina
Homeopathic Hospital, where he died
ABOUT O'Clock this morning. A bottle Of
laudanum was found in his pocket. but thu
autopsy, made about noon today. failed to
disclose any evidences of the poison. His
death was probably due. IT is said. to an
affection of the kidneys
The deceased iva at No 60 New York
avenue northeast. His wife is in Frederick
county, Nd. and his only son is at Colonial
Beach. As soon his Identity was made
known his brother. Mr.. Morgan A Sher-
Wood who has been properly man at a
iocai theater for many years, was notified
IL was apparent that the man had been
drinking recently. and the police. upon re-
spohding to the call. seeing his condition.
hurried him 10 the hospital He never re-
gained consciousness
coroner Carr made an investigation Of
the case and gave a certificate of death
from natural causes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
LAID AWAY TO REST,
Last Rites Performed Over Remains
of George h. Petty.


The funeral of George K. Petty took place
this morning at st. Dominic's Church. The
children Of the Sunday school, Of which
Mr.. Petty had been superintendent for
thirty years, preceded the funeral cortege
from the late residence of the deceased to
the church, where very large crowd had
assembled, including all classes of people,
from the proudest, who remembered the
deceased as their friend, to the humblest
among the poor, who desired to show their
appreciation Of his kindly ministrations as
almoner of the st. Vincent de Paul Society.
A solemn mass Of requiem was sung by
Rev. J. P. Moran. the pastor. assisted by
Rev. Fathers ORourke and Farmer as
deacon and subdeacon. At the conclusion
of the mass the burial service was most
impressively chanted by the officiating
priests, assisted by Fathers Bloomer and
Spencer.
Father Moran delivered a short euloey.
dwelling upon the Christian life of the de-
ceased and extolling his untiring devotion
to st. Dominics ChuEch and the cause of
religion. He urged. his hearer to emulate
the example set by the deceased, and closed
by asking all presents in the exercise of
Christian charity. &c. pray for the repose of
Mr.. Petty's soul. THE interment was at
Mt. Olivet cemetery. e
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BOWMAN STILL MISSING.
Nothing Heard From the Man Who
Threatened Suicide.

Threatened Suicide.
The disappearance of R. W. Bowman. the
resident Of Anacostia. who left home Satur-
day morning and sent note TO Mrs. Shoe
maker, IN which he intimated that he in
tended to commit suicide, is still unexplain-
ed. If he has killed himself his body has
not been found.
Bowman Is only about twenty-one years
old, and thrae months ago he married a
young woman who worked for Mr.. F. H.
Kramer, the florist. After their marriage
both husband and wife continued to work
for Mr.. Kramer but last week the hus-
band was told that his services were no
longer needed. Even after his employment
ceased he appeared at the dining table as
usual, and Friday he was informed that he
would have to provide his own meals. Then
he tried to borrow a pistol.
II want to shoot sparrows," hs told one
of the men on the place, and when told
that such a weapon would not suit his pur-
pose, he said he only wanted to see the
weapon. He did not get this particular
weapon however. Saturday morning about
O'Clock hs left Anacostia, and the manner
of his return will be settled in the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
GUILTY OF SIMPLE ASSAULT.
COMPLICATIONS Result to Advantage
of Robert Lee Taylor.

Robert Lee Taylor, colored, tried IN
Criminal Court No. 1 yesterday afternoon
for assault with intent to kill, was, by
consent of counsel, found guilty of simple
assault and sentence was deferred. Tay-
lor and another colored man, John Eddie
Hall, after imbibing freely of beer at
Social in Charlotte Davis house on Gov
eminent alley, became involved in row
over a girl named Irene Langston-
A number of the guests were examined
as witnesses and 1t was so clear the row
was a general one that Justice Hagner or
dered all the witnesses before the grand
Jury. and II is possible that other indict-
ments may follow 1t is also possible that
the affair may be dealt with in Police
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
Capital Railway Sued,

Another suit for damages against the
Capital Railway Company. growing out of
the disastrous accident at Asylum hill Sun.
day night, July 10. was fled today by E.
Hilton jackson. attorney for Addie Payne.
eighteen years of age. who sues through
her next friend. Frank Payne Addie
Payne Was passenger on the car which
was wrecked, and claims to have been cut
and bruised and permanently injured and
incapacitated. Damages in the sum of s1O q.
900 are asked of the court
II Is charged in the bill that the defend
ant company was negligent in oyercrowd.
ing the car. IN not providing IT with proper
SAFETY brakes and in allowing the car r.
OF speed. A''e
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improvements Ordered,

The following improvements have been
ordered by the District Commissioners:
That 227 feet of 4-inch water main be
laid in square GA, as shown on plat on file
in the engineer department.
That 115 feet of 6-inch water main be laid
in the west side of 10Th street between G
street and Maryland avenue northeast
That naphtha lamp in alley between Eth
and 18TH t and U streets northwest, re-
Gently broken down, be regretted; esti-
mated cost. 81; chargeable to appropriation
for street lighting.
That six lamp posts be erected in square
~ and one in square IS, Petwortb; esti-
mated cost, S42; chargeable to appropria-
ton for street lighting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
MRS. McCULLOCH READ.
Widow of Former Secretary of the
Treasury.

Treasury.
Mrs. Susan McCulloch, widow of Hugh
McCulloch. twice Secretary Of the Treas
ury, and a lady well known in Washing
ton. died yesterday at the residence Of her
daughter, Mrs. John B. Yale, Sparkhill, N.
Y. Mrs. McCulloth had reached the VEN
cradle age of eighty+one. She had been
an invalid for several years, and a great
sufferer. Until lateyrshe was at her coun-
try home, near this city.
Mrs. McCulloch took pleasure in social
life and during the period of her husband 3
cabinet terms made her home on McPher-
son square, one ef the most attractive of
the official houses. It was in this house
that Secretary and Mrs. McCuloch cele-
brated their golden wedding, which event
brought together 4 company representative
of society in its most brilliant official and
residential aspects. Mrs. McCulloch was
identified with several of the local chart
ties. but was especially interested in the
Newsbcys' Homes The remains will be
brought to this city for interment, and
the funeral will take place tomorrow after
noon at O'clock from Rock Creek Church.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
A Liberal Donation.

AT the national headquarters of the
Daughters of the American Revolution in
this city, telegram was received yester-
day from Mrs. Elroy NJ. Avery of Cleve-
land, informing them that the Clevels nd
chapter of the organization had forwarded
to the Secretary of War a check for 81 900
to be added to the national war fund for
the purchase of supplies for the soldiers in
the field.
The national organization of the Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution has pur-
chased launch for the hospital ship Mis-
souri,, the boat to be used in transferring
sick and wounded soldiers to and from the
ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
THE STAR DY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for anv
period can have The Star mailed To
them to any address in the United
States or Canada, by ordering Il at
this Office. in person or by letter.
Terms: Is cents per week; % cents
for two weeks. or 80 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. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Samuel ]. Pentz for River view
at 10 am, 2:15 and 6:45 pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall and Mount Vernon at 10 am. and 23O
pm.
Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach
at am.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at $50 pm
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
Intermediate landings at $3.50 am.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach
and river landings at am
Steamer T. V. Arrowsmith for Colonial
Beach and river landings at pm.
Trains leave 1914 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from m. to
s pm.
Trains leave 1914 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10
a N. to pm
Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Airing
ton and Fort Myer and Falls Church every
half hour from 8 a to II pm
Trains leave 32d and N streets and 32d
and streets every ten minutes for West
Chevy Chase and Glen Echo