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Evening star., 1898-09-05
BENEFIT CONCERT.
Entertainment in Aid of Ladies' Re-
lief Association.

A concert for the benefit of the Pension
given at the Grand Opera House Wednes-
day evening under the direction of the
ladies of Westminster Presbyterian Church
and with the cooperation of the associa-
ton. The association is interested in the
care of sick soldiers passing through the
city and has accomplished much good since
the movement north of a majority of the
United States troops. A number of local
musicians have been secured for the con-
cert, which gives promise of being very
successful. Tickets may be secured at
Sanders & Stavman's music store on +
street and Church & Stephens lumber yard
9Th and Maryland avenue.
The program has been arranged as fol-
lows: Raymond Overture" Thomas,
United States Marine Band Prof Santel-
selection, Apollo Quartet, Messrs. McFar-
land Turpin, Reside and Ryan; Beloved
Awake De Koven, Miss Edna Scott Smith
duet c'Traviata'O, Verdi, Miss Amy Law
Mr.. d. G. Miller; overture to Midsummer
Nights Dream Mendelssohn, duo for two
pianos, Mr.. Angelo c. Fronani and Mrs.
Frank Byram Even Bravest Heart
C.FaustD, Gounod, Mr.. Clifford Alexander
Wiley; grand fantasia, 1.-The Voice of Our
Nation" Santeimann, United States Marine
Band solo. selected. Mrs. Thomas c.
atina c'Salve Dimora'D, Faust" Gounod,
Mr.. D. G. Miller; Waltz Song" Strauss
Mrs. Hattie Meads Smith; The Star Span
gied Banner" solo, Mrs. Thomas P. Steph-
enson, chorus directed by Mr.. p. s. Foster
accompanied by Marine Band.
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Arion Society Elects om..-.

Ihe annual election of officers of the
Arlon Singing Society took place at its hall.
$50 Sth street northwest last evening. with
the following result: August Schmidt. presi-
dent; Henry Wassmann, vice president.
Matthe" Siebert, financial secretary; Rein
nara MAUI, corresponding secretary; Will
liam Berger, treasurer; Hermann Daiker.
librarian; Emil Holer. musical director:
Adolf Rastaetter, color bearer; Hermann
Daiker, Henry Wassmann, Fred Seebade.
trustees The president appointed the fol-
lowing committees for the ensuing year:
Amusement committee-H. Daiker, William
Berger, H. Achterkirchen, Jacob Bruegger,
W. Ruchdaeschel and Fred Miller; music
committee - Fritz Wassmann Alfred
Daiker, George Motzkus and William Ber-
ger; delegates to Central Verein-WilIiam
L. Eiterich, H. Aschenbach and Theo.
Hanft. The financial report showed the
society to be in a fiourishing condition, and
the membership is steadily growing in both
the active and passive branches
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Sent to St. E,i.abeth,s.

The authorities at st. EliZabeths yester-
day received John Murphey, private in
the 2O2d New York. He came all the way
from Camp Black in charge of two COM
rades While at the camp several weeks
ago Murphey developed signs Of insanity,
which eliminated in an attempt on his
life. He cut his throat with razor. He
was taken to the hospital, where he gave
the nurses considerable trouble in his en-
deavors to escape. On one occasion he
broke past the guard and made a vicious
assault on picket with the latters bayo-
net. When it was decided to send him to
the government hospital for the insane In
this city he fought like wild beast, and
all the way to the city struggled desperate
ly to get away. He was given immediate
attention at the hospital and is slightly
better today.
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Death of Mrs. John MuIlan.

Mrs. Rebecca Williamson Mullan, wife of
Capt. John Mullan, died last night at her
late residence. 1910 Connecticut avenue
after prolonged illness. Mrs. Mullan was
daughter of David Williamson OF Balti-
more She was widely known in. Washing
ton in the old residential circle. and was re-
lated to many distinguished Maryland and
Pennsylvania families She has been a
prominent figure in society here and her
home was the center Of much delightful
hospitality in years gone by. Mrs. Muilan
had travelel extensively and was exceed
ingly well informed on all current matters
She was always a practical Catholic and
devoted to the interests of her faith She
is survived by her husband, two daughters
and son. Her funeral will take place to-
morrow cruesday) morning from st. Mat
o'clock. The interment will be in Bonnie
Brae cemetery, Baltimore. Md.
Evening star., 1898-09-05

A young colored man named William
Tibbs borrowed bicycle from a friend yes
terday and went out for ride. He was
speeding along Pennsylvania avenue south
east, when Policeman Mason rode near him
and inquired if he were enjoying himself.
Much to Williams surprise, the officer led
him around to the police station and locked
him up as a ''scorcher.'
I'm guilty" was his plea this morning
to a charge Of fast riding. I'm not regu-
lar rider and didn't know that the wheel
was 80 gear until got arrested
What do you want the court to DOR
IF you'll let me go this time I'll promise
not to ride fast again"
In consideration of your plea" said the
judge. I'm make the penalty $3 or ten
days"
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Aid Committee suxReated.

1t has been suggested that a committee
Of National Guardsmen. or others, be ap-
pointed to visit the railroad stations each
day and welcome any of their returning
comrades. Such committee would have
been able to do good service in the past,
for soldiers have been coming in every day,
some in such a weak and emaciated condi-
ton as to require immediate attention.
During the present week, before the regi-
ment returns, soldiers will be arriving On
furlough, and it is pointed out that it is
rot too late to do good.
Colone: Harries has granted furloughs
to the following. who will return today:
William r. Baum. Company L; James
Darling Company Z; w. E. B. Sacks, Com
pany A; Sergeant H. NJ. Vermillion. Com
pany A, and William Broderick, Company
Evening star., 1898-09-05

I'm not a vagrant,' was the plea of a
colored man named Major Newton, when
arraigned in Judge Mills court this morn
ing Major, who was well known to the
officer, was well dressed and had nothing
of the look of vagrant about him. Po-
liceman Potter, however. charged that he
was under the influence of liquor Saturday
night and was begging from house to house.
He would sing a song,'' the officer said.
which concluded with Please don't drive
me from your door, and the money given
him he spent in liquor saloons"
Il wasn't begging the prisoner told the
court. Il was walking along the street
singing to myself and lady asked me to
sing for her. A policeman told me there
would be no harm in singing and SO / &C.
commodated the ladies'"
AT how many houses did You call?'
"Only two
The penalty was s5 or fifteen days on the
farm
Evening star., 1898-09-05
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for MarshaIi
Hall and Mount Vernon at 10 a IN. and 2:5o
pm
Steamer Estelle Randall Tor Glymonl anu
intermediate points at $3.50 I'm
Steamer lane MoseIey for Colonial Beach
at am.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at 4 am
Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fort
ress Monroe at $50 pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from a IN. TO
pm
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from lo
am. to pm.
Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Airing
ton and Fort Myer and Falls Church every
half hour from a. m. to L pm
Trains leave 32d and NJ streets and 32d
and streets every ten minutes for west
Chevy Chase and Glen Echo.
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Good Man When Sober

James Graves" called the Police Court
bailiff this morning.
My names Graves" said q prisoner.
but taint Jim"
What is t?'
Thomas"
Fohceman Cornwell stated the case
against him
He's habitually under the Influence oe
liquor" the officer said, land his family
suffers. Because of his conduct an effort
Has peeh made to have his children turned
over TO the board of guardians
TED but this is my last"
40 no you work for your living?"
Yes, SIR he told Judge Mills. Last
week worked at the ice factory and car
G C,eo some lumber to the gold mines near
Great Falls" "
graves is good man when he's sober -.
fqNceman Housel told the court.
IN consideration of his good promise
Judge Mills took his personal bonds
Evening star., 1898-09-05
THE GAME OF CRAPS.
Court Will Sustain Police in Efforts
to Suppress 1t.


to Suppress 1t.
THE game of craps" remarked Judge
Kimban in the Police Court today. has
beeen productive of more crimes, murders
and lesser offenses than any other gam
bling game known here. Therefore, the
court will sustain every lawful effort made
by the police authorities to stop it. Those
who stand by and watch the game, even
though they do not actively participate,
are guilty of breaking the law and must
expect punishment
The judge SO remarked in the case of
John Jennings and six others, who were
charged with congregating in the cellar Of
a house in Lingers alley Saturday night.
Ihe place was raided by Policeman Ready
and his partner, who found the men en-
gagged in game Of craps. The court held
all guilty under the provisions of the act of
July 8. 1898. of congregating and assem-
bling and engaging In loud and boisterous
taxing and disorderly conduct. A fine OF
$50 was imposed on each man.
Evening star., 1898-09-05
-,-rroN DpEcSEn DEEE

WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF
Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef, Del
monico Steak go TO John r. Kelly. 9th ST
wing Center mkt. Corned Beef speclaIty.
Evening star., 1898-09-05
EXCURSIONS.

III was Captain f. S RandaIl's intention
TO close the River View excursion resort
with today's trips. but the numerous re-
quests he has received and the continuance
OF the hot weather have determined him 10
make four more extra trips to the View
this week, on Wednesday. Friday, Saturday
and Sunday. The day trips on Wednesday,
rnoay and Saturday will be family trips
io' the oeneht of the children. 50 that they
can get out OF town for a days outing be-
tere the schools open. and the usual re-
ouced price tickets will be sold IN thar
Gay sunday will positively be the las, day
OF the season. and on that day and ali
evening trips the price Of tickets win be
as ususL On all these trip. the chute and
an the other attractions Will be ready TO
give ail pleasure, and on the week day
FPS there will be music and dancing ali
uas ana evening. River View is the cool
est place on the river and is an ideal spot
to spend a hot day.
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Heat Causes Death.

George Engle, employed in the warehouse
of the Moerlein Brewing Company, corner
of North Capitol and D streets, was taken
suddenly i'll about o'clock last night from
the effects Of the heat. He was attended
by DR.. Custis. and was afterward taken to
Providence Hospital by the police. When
the ambulance reached the hospital the pa
tient was dead. His body was removed to
the morgue.
The deceased was thirty-fve years old
AS his death resulted from natural causes,
the coroner deemed an inquest unnecessary,
Evening star., 1898-09-05
CONDENSED LOCALS.

A colored man named John Forrest, liv-
ing at PA street northeast. was struck
with stone thrown by Augustus Mason
about Las o'clock yesterday morning. He
was sent to the Eastern Dispensary for
treatment.
An old soldier named James Higgins was
taken suddenly i'll about Q o'clock Saturday
night at AZ street and Pennsylvania ave
nue.. He was conveyed to Emergency Hos
pital in the police ambulance.
John W. Hurley, sixty years old, living
at 65l 10th street. was overcome by the
neat Saturday afternoon about / o'clock
while working on North Capitol street He
was taken to his home by the police
Evening star., 1898-09-05
AGED RESIDENT DEAD.
Edward Binnix Succumbs TO a strotsc
of Paralysis.

Edward Binnix. long a resident OF this
city and widely known. died suddenly sat
urday evening at his residence. $40 q
street southwest. from the effects OF a
stroke OF paralysis received the previous
Sunday.
During his long residence in Washington
MT Binnix has been widely known as a
plaster-ng contractor. having superintended
the plastering Of the Capitol more than
forty years ago. and. later being in charge
Oh the same work at the State. War and
Navy Department building the United
states pension office and the new Congress
sionai Library
PROBABLY no resident Of South Washing
toh had a more extended acquaintance In
tiI5t section or more friends to mourn his
suuoen taking on. He leaves a widow and
M siA children. four sons and two daughters.
,i Lhe deceased was one of the first to offer
ms ms services to his country when the call
mds made oy President Lincoln for volun-
t'e', .eefs, ana while stationed at Long bridge
g ualuIhg the entrance to the city he con-
uacted rLeumatism. which ultimately de-
'e'opeo INTO paralysis. which ended his lie.
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Makes a Threat.

''Ten cents for what?" he was asked.
Il want to brace up and go back to
work" was his answer
That's what you are always saying"
the neighbor told him. Il would rather
throw the money in the sewer than give
it to you.
See here, Julius" the neighbor added.
''the next thirg you know you will be in
the work house"
And the next thing you know" added
the old man, "I'll be found dead"
His statement ives not noticed, and in
view of the event of three years ago his
latest attsmpt at self-destruction caused
no surprise. 1t SO happened that the in
jury inflicted this morning was worse
than that three years ago. and when he
sobers up it is believed he will be all right.
Evening star., 1898-09-05
CITY ITEMS.

Milk,
Cream and other dairy and farm products
from Sandy Spring, Md. sold at The Bel
mont Dairy, 2016 14th street northwest,
au31-5ts E. P. Thomas. proprietor
Evening star., 1898-09-05
THE STAR by MAIL,

Persons leaving the city for anv
period can have The Star mailed to
them TO any address In the Unitsd
States or Canada, by ordering it a.
this office. in person or by letter.
Terms: Is cents per week: Is cents
for two weeks. or 80 cents per
month Invariably In advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
Evening star., 1898-09-05

FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use "Kenny's Cheon." the best SOC tea In
America. Pure American-refned Sugars
sold at cost
C. D. KENNY. city stores.
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Veterans Disorderly Conduct.

Daniel Cely, a veteran from Hampton,
whose hilarious conduct In the Baltimore
and Potomac depot yesterday was the re-
suit of liquor drinking admitted to Judge
Mills this morning that he was disorderly.
Il came up from the home to see about
a olaim." he said. Yesterday met some
of the District volunteers and they gave me
some liquor from a bottle"
IF you were here looking after a claim"
said the judge, you had no business in
the depot. and when you drink liquor you
must take tho consequences"
The penalty was IS or fifteen days.
Evening star., 1898-09-05
FOR MOUNT VERNON
BEAUTIFUL SCENERY

And a good seat to Glen Echo and return are as-
sured II you go via GE0RG ETowN and TESAL~
LYTOwN ELECTRIC CARS which connect with
avenue cars. s2d and sts. and IF st." line,
SOD and sts.. EVERY TEN MINUTES On ar
rival at West Chevy Chase (oae farel hoard
EMPTY CAR GOING EAST Wash. and Glen
Echo X. r.. thus securing good seats before reach
connects at West Chevy Chase with Glen Echo
1890. sue-l4f
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Denies the CHARGE.

You must have heard somebody else
swear said James Peterson, colored. of
Georgetown to Policeman Housed this
morning. when the latter had him on trial
for alleged profanity. II was in the crowd.
out didn't swear. and the policeman
couldn't tell who did the swearing"
. Have You any doubt about this man
having used the bad language?' the officer
was asked
None whatever" the officer answered
Five dollars
Peterson stepped back
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Receives an Electric Shock,

Joseph Carter, colored, while at work for
Contractor Saxton in conduit near 26th
and VI streets Saturday afternoon, received
an electric shock from short circuit and
was burned about the face and hands. He
was also cut about the head. The injured
man was able TO walk to his home at No.
1124 Lingers court northwest
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Adnftr the Charge.

George Williams, young colored man.
who was arrested yesterday by Policeman
NussbauTn. pleaded tguilty in the Police
Court this morning to charge of vagrancy.
This man is always hanging about the
streets drunk said the officer, land he
never does any work..
A fine Of so was imposed, with the al
tentative of sixty days in the workhouse.
Evening star., 1898-09-05
I'LL on the Street

Mrs. ]. T. Hopple of Toms Brook Va,
was found sick near 9th and Maryland ave
nue. about o'clock Saturday afternoon
She was removed to the Emergency Hos
pital in the ambulance. Mrs. Hopple was
waiting for an expected train bearing SOL
diers from the south.
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Charge Dismissed.

His manner was that Of bravo, gusto
and great Importance" Policeman john
son told Judge Mills today, when he made
complaint against Moses Sinsheimer tor all
legged disorderly conduct.
The defendant and the officer had a dis
cussion about an injured horse. Mr.. Bush,
the owner of the animal, requested Mr.
Sinsheimer to get the horse of the street,
and the officer disputed the right of Sins
heimer in the case.
Judge Mills failed to find that there had
been any disorder committed and dismissed
the case.
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Without Authority

Mr. James B. Lacksy, secretary of the
Potomac Electric Power Company, has
been ofhcially Informed by the District
commissioners that they are without
authority to grant the compsny's applica-
ton for permit to string two additional
wires on the AQueduct bridge
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Ordered by Com mniissioners,

The District Commissioners have issued
the following official orders:
That cement sidewalk be laid under the
permit system and reset curb in front of lot
26 square SSS; estimated cost, $3S
That so feet Of 1O-foot sewer be construct
ed in the west side of 9th street northeast,
between H and I streets; estimated cost.
s145. chargeable to appropriation for main
and pipe sew ers.
That permission be granted to serve two
premises with one sewer at lila to 1122 5th
street southeast, and 110S to Ills 9th street
southeast; also at premises 652 and 654
Marion court
That sewer be constructed under the per-
init system along the west side Of New
hampshire avenue, from O street south
ward. estimated cost, $40.
That curb be set IN front of lots 10 and
'6, square 21O, under the permit system !:
estimated cost, $s4
That cement sidewalk be laid under the
permit system in front of IS feet inches
east of lot II, block 33, and front of 1854
ana 1866 Harvard street, Columbia Heights
estimated cost. $64
That contract with John Jacoby for con-
struction Of sewer in Georgetown, at the
end OF Potomac street, is extended to March
l. 1899, without penalty or cost of inspec-
ton.
That two lamps be erected on Erie street
between BriShtWCod avenue and 9Th street
Bilghtwood: estimated cost, $12, chargeable
10 appropriation for street lighting.
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Ncttie WOODS oneu.e.

Nettie Wood, nineteen-year-old colored
girl, incurred a penalty Of $40 or thirty
days in Jail for helping herself to the poek-
etbook of Bena Johnson, colored, Saturday
night. The pocket book contained IS, and
a fine of $40 additional was imposed in de-
fault of the restitution Of the money
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Married in Philadelphia.

Monday last in Philadelphia Mr. John s.
kistler Of Washington and Mrs. Anna C.
Ryan of Virginia were married by the
Rev Alexander Wiggins. The announce
ment of the marriage was quite a surprise
to the many friends of the bride and groom
in this city. The bride who is a striking
brunette, comes from one of the old Vir-
gina families She is well known here
The happy couple are enjoying their honey
moon visiting the leading watering places
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Car and buggy Collide,

a buggy in which two men were seated
was struck about $50 O'clock last night
by car No II at 9th and Q streets The
men, who Were under the Influence of lio-
cor, refused TO give their names. They
Mere taken IN house near the accident
Where they remained until a cab called far
hem. "
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Institutes Suit for Damages.

Jacob Spliedt has entered suit for 5000
damages against Wilbur W. Marmaduke
and Milton NJ Marmaduke. alleging that
Thursday last the defendants assaulted and
violently beat. kicked, bruised and ill-treat-
ed him The plaintiff claims that he has
been permanently injured therefrom and is
nindered and prevented from pursuing his
ordinary avocation. He also says he has
had to pay out the sum of 500 for the
treatment of his hurts. Messrs. Birney and
Woodward represent the plaintiff
Evening star., 1898-09-05
For Action of Grand Jury,

Garfield Galloway and John Middleton,
both colored. Saturday waived exam
inadon before Judge Kimball on the charge
OF breaking into the store of Susan Knight
In the night time and stealing a lot of
nquor and other articles, valued at $40. In
default of 500 bail, both the accused were
committed to Jail to await the action of
the grand jury.
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Di.trict Mem in BrookIvn.

Five men of the District of Columbia
Regiment were brought down to New York
on the Shinnicock Saturday. Guy Eichel-
berg. trumpeter, Company G, and George
A. Rudolph, Company F, had recovered
from their illness sufficiently to be given
furloughs. Floyd F. Brown, Company 1,
and Martin J. McPike. Company A, were
taken to St. Peters Hospital, Brooklyn,
and George H. Gilman. Company G, was
taken to the Brooklyn Hospital.
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Falls From a Movins Car,

Mrs Kate Desktns, colored, living at No.
IS M street southwest, was severely injured
about o'clock this morning by fall while
getting off a car at Indiana avenue and Sd
street. She attempted to aligl,t from the
car, 1t Is said, while it was in motion The
injured woman was removed to Freed
mems Hospital by the police,
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Veterans Leave for Cincinnati.

The Washington G. A. R. veterans left
for Cincinnati yesterday at noon, special
train of three sections bearing the half
thousand people who will represent the cap
ital city at the national encampment. The
party included the delegation from the De-
partment of the Potomac and many other
veterans who will be present at the ell
campment. but who have no voice in the
business to be transacted, while several
hundred OF those leaving yesterday were
the friends and families of the old soldiers
The party was in charge Of Department
Commander Arthur Hendricks The WASH
ington veterans took along brass band.
Evening star., 1898-09-05
REQUIRED TO KEEP PEACE.
One-AI med Veteran Gives Personal
Bond In Police Court.

Bond In Police Court.
Francis E. Northhouse, a one-armed vet
eran, was today released on his personal
bond of $500 to keep the peace, particularly
against his wife. Clara Northhouse for six
months. Mrs. Northhouse charged that
last Friday her husband threatened to take
her life, chasing her with a knife in his
hand The man denied the charge, but
Judge Kimball told him that he had not
only threatened his wife, but had, in an un-
manly manner, attempted to smirch her
character
Il will let you off this time" said the
judge, "on your personal bond, but If you
are brought here again on like charge, 1
will send you to Jail for a good long time"
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Army Of the Cumberland.

Gen. D. s. Stanley, president of the So
ciety Of the Army of the Cumberland an
nounces that the executive committee of
the organization has decided that the annu-
al meeting, which was to have taken place
at Detroit the 21st instant. will be post
poned until September, 1899. many of the
active members being engaged in the navy
Evening star., 1898-09-05
Overcome by Heat.

bartholomew Feeney. living at 1st and ]
streets northeast and employed by the Mer-
chants Parcel Delivery Company, was over
come by the heat Saturday aiiernoon while
at work in Temperance alley. His temper
ature was so high when he reached the
hospital that an ice bath was necessary.
Later his condition was much improved.
and the physicians think he will fully re-