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Evening star., 1898-08-19
ANACOsTIA HAPPENINGS.
James McFadden Under Arresf-A
Wheelman Takes n Header-Brfefs

For being intoxicated and attempting TO
spend his n oney lavishly, even to the ex-
tent of ''scrambling' change among the
urchins of Congress Heights James Nc
Fadden. a native of Ireland, was arrested
and brought to the Anacostia police sta
ton. A small white boy, who accom-
panied McFadden, and who had in his pos
session S27 of the prisoners money was
brought to the station at the same time.
The lad claimed that McFadden had given
him the money to take care Of and as the
prisoner corroborated the statement, in
maudin fashion, the cash was taken from
the boy and he was released. To keep Nc
Fadden and his money from parting, how
ever, it was considered necessary TO place
him in a cell until he became sober.
When Policeman Lusby gave chase to a
bicycle rider, who had no light on his
wheel on Monroe street the other night,
the wheelman, who was colored, took a
header from his bicycle purposely, and left
the machine to fall into the officers hands,
while he fed on foot. The bicycle proved
to be hired one and was turned over to
the firm that owned it next day. The
wbeelman is said to be known
The order issued by the District Commits
sioners for the repair of Nichols avenue
from Suckfoot branch to within 100 feet of
the entrance OF lZaDeth, at an eStl-
mated cost of $1,000, is welcome news to
those whose business carries them along
this street, either on foot or in vehicles
The proposed repairs include that part Of
the street known the Asylum Hill.
where, for months past, half the street has
been without sidewalk of any description, a
condition brought about by relocating the
cutters, and the roadbed has been a series
of ruts and hollows, making riding an un-
pleasant thing
Mrs. Margaret Wilkinson, Miss Lola Per-
kins and Mr.. c. o. Bohrer represented Stars
and Stripes Council, No. 13, Daughters of
America, the Anacostia council on a COM
mittee which rendered the national officers
of the Daughters of America reception
Wednesday evening in Washington.
The police of the Anacostia station have
been notified of the escape of two colored
boys from the reform school at Chelten-
ham,, Md.
Masonic Hall has recently undergone
some finishing interior improvements which
are a source of much satisfaction to the
various organizations meeting there
Mr.. j. w. Barley and Mr.. and Mrs J.
f. Reagan and little daughter Alice formed
party that left yesterday for a stay at
Piney Point
Mr. and Mrs Thomas Corbin and young
son nave gone on visit to relatives in
Fauquier county, Virginia
Mr.. and Mrs c. A. Stevens have returned
from trip to Atlantic City.
Miss Edythe Hamill, accompanied by her
little brother, Robert, is spending a part
of her vacation with relatives in Forest
Vile Nd
Evening star., 1898-08-19
CATANIA AS TRANSPORT.
Reason Why Col. Harries Refused to
Accept the Vessel.

Accept the Vessel.
IT, the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Some personal inquiries addressed to me,
and some criticisms 1 have heard regard
ing the delay of the District troops in SAIL
ing from Santiago, merit a word in reply.
1t is doubtless serious disappointment to
those whose friends and relatives are there
that the troops were not embarked on the
first transport which was provided It
would be pleasanter to be welcoming them
home than to. be awaiting tidings Of their
departure. Nevertheless, it will probably
be found that Col. Harries acted wisely In
protesting against The ship which was des-
ignated for them.
They had had experience of the Catania
in their voyage from Tampa to Siboney.
What that experience was has been dis
closed in private letters. With the officers
and men believing that the transport was
unseaworthy, the commanding officer would
nave neglected plain duty If he had
failed to protest against his men being
compelled to return on X. That the board
appointed to examine the condition of the
transport reported 1t seawOrthy does not
alter the circumstances which called forth
the protest.
While the Catania may be safe enough
to be used for a hospital ship, or may be
utilized for limited number of soldiers,
there is nothing to show that the transport
was mt to convey an entire regiment. Over
croWulng ana other dlSconlfOrtS were per-
haps unavoidable on the transports which
carried the troops to Santiago. There is
no reason, however why after the hard
ships and exposure of the service there
they should not be allowed to make the
home voyage on ships which have suitable
accommodations.
Col. Harries has deserved reputation
for watching over the health and comfort
of his men. When the facts are known it
will probably be shown that lis demand
for a better transport ship was fully JUS
titled. CHARLES NJ. PEPPER.
Washington, D. c., August IS.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
THE NATIONAL AIR,
Proposed by Mr.. Clay and Whistled
by His Servant.

To the Editor Of The Evening Starr
In your issue of Saturday last there is
an article on the national anthem adopted
at the treaty of Ghent in 1915. Perhaps it
is not generally known how it became So
After the treaty was signed a popular
demonstration was determined upon, when
the national song of each country was to
be given. The commissioners were assem-
bled, discussing arrangements. when some
one asked Mr.. Clay, who had not the
slightest ear for music-could not even
Whistle-what was the national air of
America. Mr.. Clay said. Yankee Doodle"
but he knew neither the words nor the
tune. This was dilemma. for to leave it
out would look like slight to our country
FINALLY 1t occurred to Mr.. Clay to call in
MS body servant. a negro, black as the
blacklist. He came
Jim" said he. "can You sing Yankee
Doodle?'"
Il can whistle it, master" was the imme-
diate response. .
Then do So"
AND he did. The bandmaster was sent
Tor In hurry, and as he whistlad the mu-
sic was written down, and was that night
welcomed with boisterous delight
NJ. H. C.
Dorset, VT, August II.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Makes n Mistake.

Boss will you give me nickel?' asked
William Chambers, young colored man,
when he met Policeman Lee In citizens
clothes.
What do you want with it?" the officer
asked.
Il want to get something to eat Cham
bers answered.
The officer reminded him that he had his
pocket filled with bread and meat.
Il know 1 have" he said, but 1 want
something hot
The colored man told the officer that he
came here from Lynchburg a week ago
and had been stopping at the mission.
When he appeared in court this morning
he said he had a good home in Willow Tree
alley He admitted he had made differ
ent statement to the policeman.
Il didn't know exactly what 1 was do
ing yesterday" he said. Il made a mis-
take
He was released on his personal bonds
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Defendant Didn't Know,

Judge. your honor, I was under the in
ffuence Of" began Oscar W. Archer, a SOL
dier, when arraigned in Judge Taylors
court this morning on charge of disorder
ly conduct.
Never mind about the influence" inter-
rupted the bailtff. Are you guilty or not
guilty?"
well. really, I don't know" the volun-
teer said. Il suppose the policeman knows -
ITO what regiment do you belong?" Judge
Taylor inquired.
The 1st New jersey" was his answer.
you are the third member of this regi-
ment to appear in court within few days."
the court told him.
Policeman Shultz told the court that the
soldier was drunk last night He was disor-
derly, and the officer found him attempting
to stop street cars near the Capitol.
Has your pass expired?" the soldier was
asked.
TT expired at o'clock last night"
The court imposed a penalty of S. or fif-
teen days, and said the man would be re-
leased when the guard came for him.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
ORPHANS COURT,
Justice Bradley Transacts Consider
able Business Today.

Justice Bradley sat in Orphans Court
this morning disposing of business that
ha6 accumulated during the week.
In the estate of Fred Will Bill letters of
administration were issued to James L.
Norris, the administrators bond being fixed
at $1,000.
The last will and testament of Philip A.
Tracy was by decree admitted to probate
and record. An order was also issued in
the estate granting letters testamentary
TO George w. Gray and Joseph ]. Darling
ton, who will be required to give bond in
the sum of 100000.
The will of George B. Harrison was also
admitted to probate and record and letters
testamentary ordered issued to Judson T.
Gull and Ferdinand Schmidt, bond being
placed at $4,000
NJ. Grove K. Gilbert was appointed ad-
miiistrator of the estate of Georgiana w.
Marvine and ordered to give bond in the
sum of $4,000.
The total of bonds required by the court
during its session today was $4,000, an
unusually large figure for this season of
the year, when there is very little legal
business being transacted in any of the
city hall tribunals of justice.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Wrong Parties Arrested

Jeremiah Scott, a young colored man,
called on Florence Brown last night and
look her to picnic at a HiIisdale Park
On their way home they boarded an cleo
trio car and before the car had passed
through Anacostia Policeman Ryon was
called TO quell a disturbance. Two men on
the car who were armed with bottles of
whisky drew the bottles from their pockets
and INDUCED in conduct for which Scott
reproved them.
There are ladies on the car" he said
and you should not act in this way"
The policeman arrested Scott and his
friend and locked them up on charges of
disorderly conduct. He did not arrest the
men who had the bottles and who caused
the trouble.
Attorney Chase made statement of the
case in court this morning. and the testi-
ncny bore out what he said. The charges
were thereupon dismissed.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Cannot Waive Regulations.

Replying to a request made to them by
MI w. S. Shallenberger, the second assist
ant postmaster general, for a permit to oc-
cupy the building in the rear Of 459 street
as mail-lock repair shop without having
to obtain the consent of the owners Of
property in thu vicinity, the District Com
missioners today wrote Mr.. Shallenberger
that they have no Jurisdiction In the matter
If the building is to be under the exclusive
charge of the United States. But If the
building in question is not under such ex-
elusive charge of the general government
the Commissioners explain that they do not
see how thsy can consiste ntly waive the en-
forcement of the building regulations gov.
erning the case.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
A HUSBANDS ACT.
He Goes to Jail in Place of His
- Wife,

He Goes to Jail In Place of His
Wife.
II willing to take all the responsible
ty for my wfe's act said William Hamil-
ton, colored, today to Judge Taylor AS a
result, Hamilton went to the workhouse
under a sentence of sixty days in default
of payment of fine of $3.50 for keeping an
unlicensed bar .t.-.. 90 -.. -.---
The case was the last of those which
grew out of raids made by Sergeant Daley
and Precinct Detective Barnes Sunday last,
during which several parties, who have
since been tried, We're arrested on the
charge of keeping an unlicensed bar
In the present case both Hamilton and his
wife were prisoners. The evidence showed
that it was the woman who conducted the
bar, and Judge Taylor had said he would
release the husband, when the latter arose
and asked the court to send him to prison
in place of his wife, the latter being sick
and unable for physical reasons to endure
confinement in prison.
Judge Taylor asked Hamilton If he real
lied the consequences to him If the court
accepted his proposition, and Hamilton re-
piled that he did. The sentence as already
stated was then imposed and Hamilton
went back to a cell to await transportation
to the WorkhouSe
Evening star., 1898-08-19
CITY AND DISTRICT.


The following orders have been issued by
the District Commissioners:
That contract be awarded S. S. Shedd &
Brother to replace the drainage system,
main stack and closets in the Abbott
School building. at the price named in their
bid, viz, sI24; this being the lowest bid re-
ceived.
That the following work be done under
the provisions of the permit system: Lay
cement sidewalk in front of 1907 NJ street
northwest, estimated cost, S56; lay cement
sidewalk in front of Nos. $40, 32I2 and
S-Ii street northwest, estimated COST
SIG; lay cement sidewalk on the east side
or I'd street from c street to Indiana ave-
nue., on street from Sd street to lot 10
and on Indiana avenue from Sd street TO
lot II. estimated cost, $50; lay cement
sidewalk and set new curb in front of 1IGO
Staughton street northwest estimated cost
S3i; pave continuous tree space in front of
dd23 + street northwest, estimated cost
S3.22.
Evening star., 1898-08-19

Suit for 5000 damages was filed yester-
day against j. w. Preston by Annie E. w.
Frazer, who fell on the ice in front of the
defendants premises, 71o-7l2 street north
west, last winter, and broke her wrist
She declares 1t was the duty of the de-
fendant to have the ice removed from the
sidewalk and that it was the duty of the
District officials to see that the snow and
ice were removed in accordance with the
law on the subject. The District of Column
bia is made party defendant.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Objects to Display,


To the Editor of The Evening Star:
Would it not be better to use our Eplen-
did WaTships to bring home our army
from Cuba than to send them north for
self glorificatlon in New York bay? Our
troops are rapidly dying for want of i'm
mediate transportation, while we indulge
in vanity and display with which we could
well dispense. 1t is cruel and ignoble We
might say, with Captain Philip: Don't
cheer while the poor fellows are dying"
S. E. BLACKWELL.
Dorset, VT, August II, 1898.
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Attorney Will Investignte.

1t having been charged by Inspector
Walsh of the District health office that
the premises % Railroad avenue southwest,
in which diphtheria had occurred, have
never been disiafected, to the knowledge of
the office, and no report of the recovery of
the patients having been made, the matter
at the suggestion of Health officer Wood
ward, has been referred by the Commits
sioners to the attorney for the District for
his action.
Evening star., 1898-08-19

Judge Mills today dismissed a charge of
assault against Emma Thompson, colored,
and in doing so he characterized the ar
rest as high handed outrage
Charles E. Groome. constable, testified
that yesterday he went to the house of
Miss Thompson. No. 1882 NJ street. and by
means of trick succeeded in getting into
the place, the object being to serve a re-
plevin- He was then attacked by Miss
Thompson and her mother, who beat him
severely about the head. He finally threw
Miss Thompson to the floor, and for time
held her there.
Lawyer Calvin Chase, counsel for the ac-
cuSed, was about to cross-eXamine the
prosecuting witness, when the court told
Dim that was unnecessary. Judge Mills
then made few remarks expressive of
Els opinion regarding the conduct of Mr.
Groome, while attempting to serve the writ,
and released the accused from arrest.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
THE STAR DY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for anv
period can have The Star mailed IN
them to any address in the United
states or Canada, by ordering 1t at
this Office. in person or by letter.
Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents
for two weeks, or so 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
Few one.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Convicted of Assault,

Frank B. Sullivan, a member of the 1st
Rhode Island ReEment, was today con-
victed in the PoliceoiCour of assaulting
Arthur B. Brown. icolored, by threatening
to shoot him. The evidence showed that
Brown gave no provocation whatever for
Sullivans conduct. Sullivan admitted the
charge, but stated that he was so much
under the influence Of liquor at the time
as to be unaware of what he was doing.
The prisoner begged Judge Mills not to
send him to prison, as it would result in
his dishonorable discharge from the army.
The judge said under the circumstances
he would take Sullivans personal bond
The accused was then released
Evening star., 1898-08-19

Arthur Cheek complained this morning to
Judge Taylor that the police had arrested
the wrong man.
when 1 got home this morning, about
l2-2o O'clock he said. II found nv sister
sitting up talking to friends, and / drove
her upstairs"
But what about the profanity?, asked
the court.
II you call 1t profanity to drive NV sis
ter upstairs, he answered II don't know
anything about IL. The policeman srrastad
the wrong man." s''eo
A fine of s. was irnposed
Evening star., 1898-08-19
To His Wife,

The nuncupative will of John H. Loch-
boehler. DECEASED, was filed today for pro-
bate On his deathbed and In the presence
of four witnesses he was asked II he did
not wish to speak seriously to his wife. To
this the dying man replied that he wished
all of his property to go to his wife, Emma
The viii consists of the sworn statements
of Horace B. Coblentz. c. F. Wollard, Mary
G. Wollard and George H. Bartlett to the
above effect. Lcchboehler died August IA
at his residence, No. 90 r street northwest.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Picking Up Dogs.

Poundmaster Einstein and his assistants
are being kept busy picking up stray dogs.
About forty dogs a day is the record that
is being made. Owners of dogs have been
getting out their tags in large numbers
during recent days. About 5000 tags have
beer issued durir the past six weeks. The
police are swearing out warrants by the
wholesale for the owners of unlicensed
CANNES and next week the Police Court
will be flooded with these cases.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
His Promise Saved Him.

I'm not a vagrant," Michael Kelly said,
when arraigned before Judge Taylor this
morning.
The young man was in an almost nude
condition." was the complaint OF Policeman
Gardner.
"He was on a vacant lot on 10th street
northeast when the officer found him.
Judge your honor," said the young man,
I'm going back to New York when get
out"
IF you are going to leave the city," said
the judge, I'm not disposed to hold you to
become a charge upon the taxpayers"
His personal bonds were taken to leave
the city
Evening star., 1898-08-19

John H Poole has filed answer to the
petition for divorce made by his wife, An
ME Poole, denying all the allegations made
against him Mr.. Poole declares that he
was never cruel to his wife, and with re-
gard to deserting her declares that she
drove him from home by cursing him.
slandering him and threatening to take his
life. He says further that he is willing
to live again with his wife provided she
will treat him kindly, and that he has sew
eral times tried to effect a reconciliation.
Evening star., 1898-08-19

The District bathing beach will, until fur
ther notice, be opened at 7 o'clock every
morning, there having been a number of
requests male to DR.. Tfpdall, the secretary
to the board of District Commissioners, and
one of the managers of the beach, that
such order be made. Heretofore the
beach has been opened al this hour only on
ladies' days, Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays, opening two hours later on other
DAYS.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Cost Him Five Dollars.

I was drunk and l don't know anything
about it." said Edward Hadelka, when
called in the Police Court this morning on
q charge of disorderly conduct. "But"-he
started to say.
IF you don't know anything about your
conduct said the bailiff. ''how can you
say anythng?'
Let me go home and get my fine. was
what he said, but the Judge told him he
would have to send for his SIS.
Evening star., 1898-08-19

Mr. Warner Stutler, District superintend-
ent of street and alley cleaning, will leave
next week on trip to New York, Phila-
delphia and Buffalo. for the purpose of in
specting the work in those cities of mu-
nicipal removal of ashes and like refuse.
and for the purpose of obtaining informa-
tlon IN connection with the cost there of
such work, preparatory to submitting esti-
mates for doing this work at public ex-
pense here.
Evening star., 1898-08-19

Saturday and Sunday Excursions to
Baltimore. Only 81. 25 via Pennsylvania r. r.
Saturdays and Sundays during August
and September. Return following Monday.
All trains except Congressional Limited
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
LOCAL MENTION.
AHUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-"Bon Ton
Burlesquers."
BijOu Theater-Vaudeville.
Ohio avenue and 10Th street-Battle Of
Gettysburg.
Congress Heights.-Vaudeville.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
CITY ITEMS.

Meet Me On the Dewey Bench,
and Be Sure to attend c. Auerbach's & H
Great Semi-Annual Reduction in High
Grade Mems Goods and Domestic Sewing
Machines, and Save 50c. on Every Dollar.
aul9-2t
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Sergeant MueIIer,. Re,u-,

Georgs ]. Mueller, jr., late sergeant Of
Company K, 1st District of Columbia Vol.
unteers telegraphed his parents last night
that he had arrived in New York from Sam
tiago de Cuba, and would be home late this
afternoon
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Z. ~ O.-Ofhcia1 ROute-K. p. One Fare
for R0Und

The knights of Pythias will leave Wash
lngton for indianapolis via Chesapeake and
Ohio route Saturday, August 20 at lilo
p M Edward Volt, chairman transporta-
ton committee, 61O 1 street northwest In
formation and tickets at c. and o. offices,
5l3 and 1921 Pennsylvania avenue-Adyt
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s1.25 To Baltimore and return s1.25

Via Pennsylvania Railroad.
Every Saturday and Sunday during Au-
gust and September; good to return until
the following Monday. All trains except the
Congressional Lirnited.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Spend Sunday .in baltimore

Only 81. % round trip via Pennsylvania R. r.
Saturdays and Sundays during August
and Sept amber; good to return following
Monday. All trains except the Congression-
al Limited.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Quality is the Spirit in This store.

Where quality is, satisfaction is, and that
Is the place to spend your money. When in
need OF butter give US your patronage We
will please you. We have all Qualities
James F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-08-19

FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use "Kenny's Cheon," the best Soc tea in
America. Pure American-refined Sugars
sold at cost.
C. D. KENNY, s city stores.
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s1 !.

Ride drive out to Chevy Chase Inn for good
Table D'Hote Dinner, 81. All kinds of refresh
Inents at city prices. GEO. A. MILLS, Jr au17-Sd
Evening star., 1898-08-19
He was released on his personal bonds
Bay Ridge and Return via ID. e. O.,
so Cents.

Salt water bathing. fishing, grabbing and
boating. Trains leave B. and o. depot O:3O
a. m. and 80 pm. week days; 9:35 am,
80 and 3:l5 pm. Sundays.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-08-19

Sold throughout the world. Price. CUTICURA
soAP, 25c- CUTlCURA (ointment), SOC POTTER
DRUG AND CHEM CORP, Sole Props. Boston.
British Depot, 1 King Edward ST. London. How
TO Save Your Hair" mailed free
Evening star., 1898-08-19
$3.50 "Specfai' Grand Excursion $3.50
10 Fort Nom Oe, Norfolk & Va Beach

via Norfolk a. Washington steamer Sat
urday, $50 PHI. Tickets, $3.50 good to re-
turn Sunday night. See schedule this page
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
For Golf Rash
Heat Rash

Ut IItfspITH-
'ioh ana other sanative uses, nothing so cooling
soothing, purifying and refreshing Hs a hath ytth
oofiCURA SOAP, the most effective skin purify.
ing and Identifying soap in the world. as well as
purest and sweetest for toilet bath and nursery
FROM THE MOMENT OF BIRTH use CIrIT.
CckA soAP-It is not only the purest sweetest
ana most refreshing of nursery soaps but IL con-
tains delicate emollient properties obtained from
CtIlCuRA, the great skin cure, which purify aud
beautify baby's skin, scalp and hair. and remove
skin blemishes, occasioned by imperfect cleasiag
and the continued use OF impure SOAPS
Evening star., 1898-08-19

Baltimore and Return via b. and o.,
$1.25.
All trains Saturday and Sunday. August
20 and p. Tickets valid for return until
Monday following.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-08-19

WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF.
Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef, Del
monico Steak, go to John r. Kelly, 9th st.
wing. Center mkt. Corned Beef a speciality.
Try Reisinger's Ice Cream. 2S5 G St NV.
Evening star., 1898-08-19

Be wise and buy at Hoeke's clearing sale
advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Drove His Sister Upstairs

Nothing but bargains at Hoekes clearing
sale.-AdVt.