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Evening star., 1898-10-07
CRAP GAME BROKEN Up.
Principal Offender Pleads Guilty and
is Fined and Jailed.

There was an exciting time in house No.
1914 Vermont avenue about 3 o'clock this
morning. where crap game was raided.
Policemen Brennan, Holmes Kelly and
Murphy went to the house upon receiving
Information that a game was in progress
in the basement. Raymond West, who lives
in the house, was conducting the game
without the knowledge of other occupants
of the house.
When the officers appeared the gamblers
made a wild rush to get on the street. In
their efforts some of them ran upstairs and
entered the rooms of the innocent parties,
some of whom were badly frightened. The
stampede of the gamblers was followed by
cries of Murder and Police" and one
occupant of a room. who failed to learn
the cause of the excitement draw a re-
volver and came rear shooting one of the
n en-
The police arrested West and he and sew
eral of his crap shooting guests were
marched to the eighth precinct station,
where West was charged with violating
the gambling law, and his friends were
summoned as witnesses. Today when the
case was called in Judge Kimball's court
West pleaded guilty. An explanation of
the circumstances was made by the police,
and the court imposed a penalty of thirty
days in jail and a fine of S15, or thirty days
additional.
Evening star., 1898-10-07
Ordered by n,misSiOners.

The following orders Rave been issued by
the District COMMISSIONERS:
That the following work be done under
the permit system: Lay cement sidewalk
in front of lots 81. 3s, 3D. square 67; esti-
mated cost. Sis. Lay ceulant sidewalk in
front of sub lot 10. square south of square
81; estimated cost, $50. Lay cement side
walk in front of S1I 7th street northwest: :
estimated cost, S56. Lay cement sidewalk
in front of 1429 Rhode Island avenue north
vast; estimated cost, s84. Lay cement
sidewalk and set curb in front of school
building on Marshall street, estimated cost
$3.50. Also in front of school building cor
ner 18th and F streets; estimated cost S79G.
That two naphtha lamps on T street be-
tween 32d and 34th streets be moved, cost
to be charged to assessment and permit
work. 1898.
That sewer be constructed in Baltimore
street from Goth street westward-66O feet
21-inch sewer. 50 feet 15-inch sewer and
three manholas; estimated cost S1,S4O
chGrgeable to suburban sewers, 1899.
That a drinking fountain for animals be
erected at corner of Capitol avenue and Mt
Olivet road, Ivy City; estimated cost. s41.
That 326 feet of 3-inch water main be
laid in alleys of square 551.
Evening star., 1898-10-07
FOUNDING OF GERMANTOWN.
Germans of Washington Celebrate
Amulveranry.

The leading Germans of Washington cele-
brated in a sumptuous manner last night
the 215th anniversary of the founding of
Germantown. National Rifles Hall was
the scene of the exercises, which were en-
tertaning and unique. The audience was
a large and appreciative one.
All of the old familiar German melodies
were sung and memories of the Rhine and
the ''old country were revived in song
and story. A feature Of the exercises was
the tableaux representing epochs and Incl
dents In German-Amercan history. Fes-
toons of the flags of American and Ger
many formed the principal decorations.
After Weber's Orchestra had rendered a
festival musical production the exercises
opened. President William l.. Elterich of
the German Central Union delivered an ad-
dress, briefly outlining the objects of the
meeting and extending to all present n
by Baron Speck Won Sternberg, charge
d'affaires of the German embassy: DR.. L..
w Habercom and MIR. Simon Wolf, in all
of which the significance of the occasion
was brought out and the influence Of Ger
man immigration to the United States
highly commended.
During the evening the German Maenner-
chor sang several selections in its custo-
mary good style. The exercises closed with
the rendition Of the Star Spangled Ban
ner" in German and English, in which the
entire audience joined.
Refreshments were served in the lower
hall after the exercises and the young
folks danced until a late hour thereafter
Evening star., 1898-10-07
MIR. LoSANo MAKES ANSWER.
Denies Allegations Of Ht. sister in
Petition on File.

Francisco c. Losano has filed answer 20
the petition of his sister. Anna NJ powrs
in which she protested against the grant
ing of letters Of administration to the re-
spondent in the estate of their father. the
late Matthias Losano. Mr.. Losanc. ir his
answer. which was filed by Messrs Henry
E. Davis and Henry q. MILAN. attorneys.
denies that by virtue of his dealings with
his father at any time he is liable or will
be required to account to the estate of the
deceased in any sum whatever. In regard
to the charges OF drunkenness against h!s
father. he declares that the deceased was
in the habit of indulging unduly a. times
in liquor, but never to such an extert AZ
TO impair him mentally or rendering him
unfit fo- business. The respondent denies
every allegation OF his sisters petition in
particular. quoting her charges in the eX-
act language and pointing out what he de-
CARES to be the real facts in the matter.
The petitioner also denies that the agree
ment of dissolution Of the tailoring bus
iness between himself and his father Is
void. but alleges the same to be on the
contrary, valid and binding. He denies
that he ever failed to pay his father the
SD weekly, as agreed
In regard to his brother Richard. who
claims a share Of the estate, he says the
latter left his home some years ago be
cause his conduct toward his parents was
such that he could not longer remain. He
would visit his home but twice a year
when he would return for the purpose OF
obtaining money from his father. Mr.. Lo-
sano says further that he has always
acted in a brotherly manner toward his
sister. and has often aided her.
Mr.. Losano relates at Some length his
fathers history and the business relations
existing between himself and his parent
He declares. in conclusion, that he IL ad-
vised that in law and in fact he is entitled
as the only resident and responsible son Of
the deceased to administer upon his estate
and that any questions which may arise
between the petitioner and her brother on
the one part and himself the other in
respect to any interest, real or alleged in
the estate of their father can be as we'll
and sufficiently made and determined with
him the administrator as otherwise.
Evening star., 1898-10-07
MOSQUITO BITES.
Some Cases of Poisoning Said to Have
Occurred in This City.

In some sections of the city mosquitoes
have been troublesome lately and while
as a rule Washington is not infested with
these musical insects, still. at this time of
the year. they are apt to be more or less
in evidence. In addition to the annoyance
which their bite causes, several physicians
have reported recently that IN some cases
called to their attention the bites of these
insects have appeared to be poisonous. 1t
is well known that their attacks result in
a swelling, OF greater or less extent which
is attributed to poison, and to this extent
mosquitoes are looked upon as poisonous.
According to Mr. c. L. Morlatt the as
sistant entomologist of the Agricultural
Department. who is acting in the absence
from the city of Mr.. L. o. Howard the
entomologist there is no evidence that the
bites of mosquitoes are venomous beyond
causing the slight welts or swellings which
are found on the body. 1t is true however
he states, that in some cases where the
blood of the person attacked by these in
sects is in bad condition serious results
have followed a mosquito bite. 1t is fur
ther suspected that these insects are liable
to carry poisonous germs, as in the case Of
a region where yellow fever prevails 1t is
conceivable that the germs of that disease
can be carried about and communicated
to individuals through the medium of mos
quttoes. He says the scientists are anxious
to get Information of authentic cases of
poisoning caused by mosquitoes.
Evening star., 1898-10-07
RAPID RATE OF SPEED.
MOtOrman Fined for Making Etgh-
teen Miles an Hour.

This morning in the Police Court bicycle
Policeman Piemmons of Lieut.. Kelly's pre-
cinct made complaint against Motormeu
George F. Hailman Of the Metro politan
lire. to the effect that he had violated the
law regulating the speed of cars. Hailman
pleaded guilty. The violation of law was
ct mmitted on Indiana avenue northwes.
between lst and 4th streets.
DO you want to make any explana tion?'
the court asked the defendant.
Only that We often run our cars faster
than We have any idea they are going" he
answered. We have no way of determin-
ing the speed of the cars, and it is impos-
sible to tell just how fast they arc going"
The officer said on the occasion charged
the defendants was going at the rate
of eighteen miles an hour.
Judge Scott said he thought eighteen
miles an hour was a dangerous rate of
speed. and he had frequently noticed the
rapid running on Indiana avenue. The reg
ulation. he said, is good one, and when
cases are brought to the courts attention
there is nothing to do but impose u penalty.
The fine was IS.
Evening star., 1898-10-07
Fined for Throwing Stones,

There was a battle with stones on lot
near 1st and streets northwest yesterday
afternoon. in which crowd of colored
school boys participated. Policeman Barnes
was the lookout because of complaint
that had been made, and he arrested one
of the boys, who gave his name as Robert
Mcdonald
Il didn't throw no stones.' was the little
boys plea in court this morning. II was
only looking on
But" remarked the court. "the officer
says he saw you throwing stones. Is your
father here?"
Yes. sir" responded a man in the audi
ence
The father admitted that he had heard
of the numerous stone battles and was
sorry his son had participated in the affair
stone throwing" said the Judge ''is a
dangerous thing to do about the streets
You may have put out some innocent per-
sons eye"
The court imposed Il fine of SO, and sug-
sested that the addition of Whipping might
teach the lad lesson
Evening star., 1898-10-07
The Rambler. Catalogue,

Not to be behind their record of the past
twenty years Of leading all bicycle firms,
the Gormully & Jeffery Company have
made another cut in the price Of their
wheels that has created a sensation in the
cycle world. Seeing the drift of prices be-
fore any other firm, Gormully & Jeffery
two years back were the first to knock the
standard price of $10Os down to SO. Last
season, still keeping upswith the procession,
prices were again reduced and the Ram
bier was sold at $50. This season the same
old reliable wheel is to be sold at $40.
With three months remaining of 1898, the
Rambler people have jumped to the front
and their wheels made for 1899 will be sold
500 under this years price, with tandems
at S75. AS to the merits of the Rambler
wheel, little need be said. 1t has been on
the market for the past twenty years and
the books OF the firm Will show that fully
95 per cent of their old customers are still
riding Ramblers, convincing Endorsement
of the Ramblers worth. For the benefit of
those not conversant with the construction
and durability of the Rambler Gormully
& Jeffery have issued a handsome illus
trated pamphlet explaining all the points
of construction in an interesting way which
can be obtained at all the Rambler head
quarters in this city.
Evening star., 1898-10-07
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Jewel for SerGt. VcrmiIlion.

The encamDment room of Odd Fellows
Hail. Ith street northwest. was well filled
last evening, the occasion being a welcome
from Columbian Lodge. No. 10, l. o. O.
F., to Sergeant Howard NJ. Vermillion
of Company A. 1st District of Co
lumbia Volunteers, one of its members,
who lately returned from Cuba with his
regiment. A program was prepared by the
committee. consisting of instrumental mu-
sic by Messrs. Hoskins and Black and Miss
Keith: recitation by Miss Agnes Sauter;
SOLO, Miss Josephine Faulkner; whistiing,
Nj. NJ. Clark; vocal solo, Miss Murray;
phVnograph exhibition. by Mr.. T W. Fow-
Ter. and moving pictures. under the charge
of Mr.. Charles Shackelford. The conclud-
ing piece thrown upon the screen was that
of Sergt. Nermilhon's picture. which was
greeted with tremendous applause.
MIR. Edwin Fowler. chairman of the COM
mittce, requested Mr.. EermiiliOn to step
forward, when, in the name of the lodge.
he presented him with fine jewel, on
which was inscribed: H NJ Vermilion.
Presented by Columbia Lodge, No. u. /.
o. o. F.. upon his return from the Spanish
American war"
Mr.. Vermillion thanked the members of
the lodge for their kindness. Refreshments
We're then served to the members and
friends present
Evening star., 1898-10-07
GUNNER GATES CLAIM.
COmmis issiOner of Pensions Orders
Him Before Examining Board.


The commissioner of pensions yesterday
ordered a medical examination of Gunner
Jesse Gates, who was wounded at Santiago.
AS stated in The Star Wednesday, Gunner
Gates called upon the President and the
latter became interested in the case. Sec
retary Alger, in a letter to the commission
er of pensions, asked that the claim of the
soldier boy be expedited as much as possi-
BILE. At the same time medical examina-
ton was ordered the War Department was
called upon for the soldiers military rec
ord. When this is made and the report of
the surgeons is received a pension will be
granted. 1t will be small, however, and
no way commensurate with the claimant S
frightfu Disagreement
Commissioner Evans, in an interview with
reporter of The Star today, said this
was a case for special legislation. The laws
under which pensions are granted are not
broad enough to give this gallant soldier
an adequate pension.
This case has the distinction of being the
first to go before a medical board. 1t is
the custom to get the soldiers military rec
ord before he is ordered before the sur
ReOES.
Evening star., 1898-10-07
Want Sixteenth Street Widened.

Messrs. ]. b. Henderson, W. p. Kellogg
and Dr. L. T Sewers called upon the Dis
trict Commissioners yesterday for the pur-
pose of advocating the extension and Wild
ening of 10th street from Morris street to
Columbia road Mr.. Henderson remG rkei
that the government is now wen supplied
with funds. and also suggested that in the
condemnation proceedings the jury should
be instructed not to assess that part of the
proposed street which would be used as
parking al as great rate that 10 be
used for paEements-that is, as the owners
would privately enjoy the parkings to a
very large extent. the government should
not be required TO pay as much for that.
The Commissioners suggested to the gem
t!emen that they prepare a hill covering
the subject, and that they also endeavor
to secure the donation of such land as
would carry the street to the District line,
If possible
Evening star., 1898-10-07
Schedule Not Sntisfactory.

and suburban Railroad Company, has been
notified by the District Commissioners of
complaint made to them that according to
the present time schedule of the road the
horse cars frequently fail to connect with
the electric cars at the junction of Florida
avenue and lexington place thus entail
ing upon the passengers much loss of time
and often great Inconvenience.
From an official investi CATION of the mat
ter. the Commissioners state il appears
that the trouble complained of occurs most
frequently at night, when people are re-
turning from the theaters. etc. The Com
nIissioners have therefore requested MIR
Crosby 10 take immediate steps to obviote
any further cause of complaint OF this
score.
Evening star., 1898-10-07
LOCAL PREACHERS ASSOCIATION.
Rev. John II. Wright of This City Re-
Elected President.

Rev John R. Wright of this city has been
reelected president OF the Local Preachers
Association of the United States, whose an
nual convention has just closed at Will
mington, Del. The other officers chosen for
the ensuing year were: Vice presidents,
Robert L. Dickey of the Baltimore Confer
ence, George w. Finlaw of the New Jer-
sey Conference, Hercules Atkin of the Phil
adelphia Conference, N. U. Walker D. D..
of the East Ohio Conference, Cotton Amy
of the Philadelphia Conference. T. L. Jones
and s. T. Sherwood of the New York Con-
ference, Joseph Moulton Of the Maine Con-
ference and DR.. J. H. Simms of the Will
mington Conference; secretary, George B.
Jones, Philadelphia Conference; assistant
secretary, c. T. Foster of the New York
Conference: corresponding secretary, Geo.
w. Mooney, D. D., New York Conference;
directors, Robert L. Dickey, James North,
James E. Ingram, j. W. Loane, William NJ.
Barnes, NJ. j. w. Hackley, J. w. c. Setz
of the Baltimore Conference: c. B. Steman
M. D., of the Nortn Indiana Conference;
DR.. John r. Wright, Washington, d. c.;
N. U. Walker, D. D.. East Ohio Conference;
George B. Jones, Philadelphia Conference;
John B. Roberts, Wilmington Conference.
Evening star., 1898-10-07
FEARLESS 4 AND PEERLESS
The Famous Tenth Regiment Of Cavalry
Will Arrive Tomorrow.
The COlOred Heroes VIII BE Review ed
by PI Iesiden$ Mca<
ments for the Reception.

The heroes of the 10th Cavalry of the
regular army, the colored regiment that
followed its gallant commander, Colonel T.
A. Baldwin, to the heights of San Juan
hill and saved the day that made the close
OF Spanish despotism in the western hemi-
sphere certain, will arrive in Washington
tomorrow morning and will march In re-
view before President Mckinley, who,
with his customary appreciation, expressed
desire to see the men who are such not
able examples of real American heroism.
1here Will doubtless be a tremendous turn
out 10 view the parade, as such a body of
men cannot be too highly houored, and it
Is probable that many houses along the
l1ne OF march, especially on the avenue.
VIII be decorated with the national colors.
arrangements are being completed for
the luncheon to be served the troopers at
Potomac Hall, 11th street and MARYLAND
avenue southwest, and citizens who desire
to contribute either cash, food fruits and
otner articles for the purpose may send
them direct to the hall where they will
be taken in charge by Miss Ida Neumeyer.
MRS. charles Ayres, whose husband is a
captain In the 10th, or MIR. Charles K
douglass the son of the late Frederick
Dougiass Mr.. douglass is also chairman Of
committee OF prominent colored citizens
tne other members being ex-senator PB.S
Plnchback, Rev. j. A. Johnson Lewis II .
douglass w. H. Cole and Robert Terrell.
rms committee is arranging a program
for the reception.
iura out, turn out. with the flag in hand
fe rich and humble, poor and great:
1urn out to welcome the noble band
win shouts and cheers elate
nat matters the tint Of q hero's skin
" hether It's white or as black as night |?
me courage that clothes the soul within
Snlnes through with the same rare light
So haii to the Tenth, to Its men so brave
" no scaled the sleeps of San Juan:
tatteSsly counting soldiers grave
In the war for the rights of man.
Tenth Cavalry Receptfon.
special meeting of the Blaine Inv,,-
cloie Club was held at the residence of
etry H. carson, at Ivy City, last evening,
" arrange for meeting the celebrated 10th
cavalry Saturday morning. MIR. Carson
presided and J. A. Perry acted as secre-
'arS. ihey decided that each member
should wear the club badge and an invita-
lioh was extended to all citizens, white and
nlack. to turn out and give the heroes Of
Sal tiago a royal reception.
"A resolution of thanks offered b,, wr,
X Brown, to the committee which called
on on the President in reference to the recen-
uon OF the returning soldiers was aIonted
win an amendment to include all who had
takeh an interest in the matter
Fresloent Carson stated that Mr. T. L.
floiorook and other employers of large
jumpers OF colored men would give them
holiday tomorrow. so that they could as
sist IN the proposed welcome
Evening star., 1898-10-07
COMMISSION BY COMPETITION
Wel1-EnO.yn WashinEtOnian Made
Civil Engineer in the Navy.

Mr.. Fred Thompson, son of Mr. w. s.
Thompson of this city. is receiving numer-
Gus congratulations upon his appointment
by President Mckinley as civil engineer
in the navy with the rank of lieutenant
junior grade. The compliments are espe-
cially well deserved, as the appointment
was the result of competitive examina-
tion held recently at the navy yard here
in which twenty-eight aspirants entered
OF this number but two successfully passed
the difficult examination. Mr.. Thompson
and Mr.. Rousseau of New York
Mr.. Thompson has been for five years
past bridge engineer of the Southern rail-
road, having previously been engaged with
the Carnegie Steel Company Richmond
and Danville and Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe railroads and the Keystone
Bridge Company of Pittsburg. He is d
gradu tie of the Masca chusetts institute of
technology
Evening star., 1898-10-07
Young Peoples Church Union.

The fifth annual convention of the Mary
land branch of the Young Peoples Church
Union adjourned last evening after holding
sessions during three days In the Church
Of the United Brethren In Christ. at the
corner OF North Capitol and X streets
Rev. J. 3. Chamberlin, pastor Of the
Church of the United Brethren in this citv
was elected I director of the "Anti-Saloon
League" which will hold convention in
Cleveland. Ohio. December 6-S. The meet
ing of the union was a very successful one
in every way.
Evening star., 1898-10-07
GOING TO PITTSBURG,
Washington knights TempIar Read,
to Leave for the COncIave.

to Leave for the ConcIave.
The knights Templar belonging to the
various local communicates are in readin ess
for the great conclave which is to take
place in Pittsburg next week, and the first
party will leave this city tomorrow morn
ing at :05 o'clock over the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad. This will be also a most i'm
portant delegation, as it will consist of
Warren La Rue Thomas, most eminent
commander of Knights Templar of the
United States. with the members Of the
Grand Commandery, under the escort of
Columbia Corlmandery of this city. There
VIII be about 1I5 in the party, including
ladies.
Sunday morning. at 0 O'clock special
train over the Baltimore and Ohio will
take Old Dominion Commandery of Alex
andria, 30 men, and Potomac Commandery
of this city, IS men, and a number of
ladies. Orient Commandery, with Is sir
knights, and ladies. will leave over the Bal
timore and Ohio at $50 o'clock Sunday
evening, and Monday night, at the same
hour, Washington Commandery. with 125
sir knights and many ladies will depart.
Evening star., 1898-10-07
Annual Conformation ser,,c..

The annual confirmation OF children Will
take place tomorrow morning at the tenn
PIE Of the Hebrew congregation, on sth
street northwest. The confirmation viii
take place at tho feast u conclusion, or
closing festival Of the holiday season for
October The services Will begin at $50
O'Clock. and the confirmation ABOUT 10
o'c eek. The confirmation exercises were
TO have been held al the feast OF Pentecosi.
IN May, but were postponed because the
temple was still in the hands Of the build
ers. tn" following are TO be confirmed:
lrma Stern. Mabel Blumenihal. Cccciia
Loewenthai Edna Dreyfuss Miriam
Prince. Jennie Sanger. Bertha Loewcn~
teal. Ray Hahn. Carrie Baer and Savina
Goldsmith
Evening star., 1898-10-07
Elects New Members.

The Medical Society has elected the fol-
lowing new members: Isabel Haslup,
Maurice E. Miller, Jesse Ramsburgh, John
c. Simpson and Victor E. Watson. The
death of DR.. Drawbaugh at Santiago was
reported to the society, and committee
appointed to prepare suitable resolutions.
The following have been elected members
of the Medical Association: Charles E.
Ferguson, Bernard L. Hardin, Frederick NJ
Hartscck, Harry HURT, L. Fleet Luckett,
c. H. Machinek w. P. Malone, William
Gerry Morgan, John B. Mullins. Wallace
Neff, Edward D. Perkins, T. Lyman Per-
kins, John ]. Repetti and Stanley S. War
ren.