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Evening star., 1898-08-01
District Boy. I'm the Trenches

First Sergeant Henry a. Dobson of Com
pany D. District OF Columbia Regiment of
Volunteers, in a letter home. dated July 1S,
the envelope of which looks as though 1t
had been in several floods, thus briefly de-
scribes the efforts of the regiment to dig
trenches in the dark: Monday night we
Companies D and L-went out beyond our
intrenchments to within about 150 yards of
the Spani guns. Rain was pouring and
the night was simply black. Dug a new
trench and then was fired upon by the 1st
Illinois and then by the Spaniards. No
body hit. / was sent back to tell Colonel
Harries that work could not be done owing
to darkness and flood. Got there O. K, but
going back got lost in the jungle and
passed beyond trenches to within seventy
five yards of the Spanish trenches before I
found where was. Started back and went
about thirty yards when, guess. the Span
ish caught sight Of me by lightning flash.
They fired twice-bullets went high, though
the first came pretty close I Jumped /
soon found the company. but Ii had taken
me four hours to make the trip. We got
back to our position before dawn, and
am all right
Spain has Red Cross flags on lots OF
buildings, but Santiago will fall o. K
Nothing to eat yesterday, but enough came
today Mauser bullets whistle overhead
quite often. We are safe from them as
We are Just over the hill"
Evening star., 1898-08-01
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Arrest for DesertiOn - Injured Sailor
at HOme-Other News.

at HOme-Other News.
John P. Williams perhaps better known
as "Reddy' Williams, was arrested yester-
Gay afternoon shortly before 6 o'clock by
Policeman Davis and locked up at the sta
ton house, with the charge of desertion
against his name. The man was in his SOL
der suit at the time. and was found walk
ing on M street. Some time ago he enlisted
in Company A, 4th United States Regulars,
which regiment is stationed at Camp
Sharpe, near Fredericksburg Being away
from his company for a longer time than
the regulations allow, the charge of Ieser-
ton was entered against his name and no.
tice to apprehend him was sent to the po-
lice of this city. Williams lives in "FOggy
Bottom" and he made his way back to his
home. The colonel of his regiment, Col,
James Petit, has been notified of his de-
tentfon. and as soon as a guard is sent he
will be turned over to the military author
tiles
Fred. Herschler a son of Mr. Nathaniel
Hersckler, a clerk in the adjutant gener-
al S Office, who lives in the Cleveland Park
subdivision is at present confined TO his
home, suffering from the result of an in
Jury received during the present war.
Young Herschler was attached to the aux
Liary cruiser St. Paul, under Cant Sigs-
bee, and several weeks ago, white at work
en- shipboard. was caught between the an
Siiti dAo \ plSCe u IldCNlUSTy, maSElng
his back. He was brought to New York
and then sent to the Richmond Hospital
where he remained for eight days Last
Thursday he was permitted to go home
His injury Is serious, and may cripple him
for life.
On account of the non-arrival of some of
the necessary instruments. the emergency
branch of the new Georgetown University
cid not begin operation today, as was ex-
pected. The delay will throw the work
lack foc several days, but it is hoped by
those in charge that by Wednesday or
Thursday everything will be in readiness
The additional sisters to be attached to
the institution arrived in the city Sstur-
day, and Immediately started to work get
ting the building ready for occupancy The
rooms are all practically completed, the
arrangement of the wards and the carry
!rg of the heavy furniture taking consid-
cradle time.
Policeman S. j. Harry of the seventh
precinct this morning assumed duty IN the
ninth district, in Northeast Washington.
In accordance with one of the first orders
issued by the new major of police Police
man Harry has been member of the force
for some years, and for long time was
stationed at the White House. until re-
heved Of duty at his own request His
transfer to the Washington precinct car
ries with 1T the rank of a mounted man.
With the position of acting sergeant His
place in the Georgetown precinct has NOT
as yet been filled
Evening star., 1898-08-01
Corner stone Laying,

The laying of the corner stone of the Re-
hobcth Baptist Church, on 1st street be.
tween and o streets southwest, will take
Place Thursday, August 4, beginning at
O'clock pm The services will be conduct.
Sd by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of
The Free and Accepted Masons.
The program Will be: Opening HYMN
ReF- fhilp Stewart, pastor of Mt Jezreel
Church; reading of Scriptures. Rev + +
LOVING. pastor Of Enon Church: PRAYER
Rev Lucas, pastor Of Macedonia Rantfst
church, anthem, Rehoboth choir, Prof
thews, pastor Of Bethlehem Bantist CbnrcS
ahthenn: by the choir; short speeches: Law.
hfs OF the corner stone; collection: benedic-
toh- HsY- w. ]. Howard will serve as mas
yer GI ceremonies. The pastor OF the church
is Rev John Richard. cburcb -,
Thomas Brown Niei N
Evening star., 1898-08-01
FLOWERS THE MEDIUM.
tribute to Gen. Brcckinridge and
His Acknowledgement.

AT meeting of the board of management
of the District of Columbia Society of the
Sons Of the American Revolution, held the
10Th instant, 1t was directed that a tribute
of flowers be sent, in the name of the So
ciety. to their former president, Major Gen.
eral Joseph c. Breckinridge, U. 8. A, as
token of their sincere regard. and as well
come home from the seat of war, where he
has been participating in the recent VIC
tories with honor to himself and glory to
his country. The following is the general S
reply, sent to Mr.. H. P. R. Holt, treasurer
of the society.
THE exquisite souvenir of the kind
thoughtfulness of the Sons of the American
Revolution, with all it's patriotic sugges-
tions, was handed me this morning at
breakfast. l cannot fully express how
grateful 1t is now to acknowledge both the
spirit and the words with which 1t was ac-
cOmpanied.
Among the battles our country has
fought in the cause of humanity, that at
Santiago de Cuba may well be specially
appreciated for the dangers and difficulties
and hardships incurred on every hand,
whether by disease, OF hunger, or tropical
climate, or ubiquitous and long constructed
defenses. That our American soldiers
should in that scene and season, though
ill-provided with artillery and dismounted
as cavalry, hurl the Spanish regulars from
their bitches and permanent defenses upon
commanding positions, and secure the. sur
muster rolls, has brought new honor to
American arms, and makes the men of this
generation stand confessedly as worthy
scionS of a race and nationality equal in
all things to the highest.
THAT fortune should have placed me dur
ing those first days of July in COM
panionship, during the contests by day
and the marches by night, with such
men as Lawton, Chaffee. Wheeler, Kent
Sumner, Shafter and the other names
which have been before unknown to
our fellow-citizens. but are now ac-
cepted as synonyms of true soldierly
conduct, has been in every view a great
qualification; and that my compatriots of
the Sons of the American Revolution held
me in their memory while there, and when
returning. has given an additional charm
to an experience which every soldier who
was there must remember and enjoy May
our countrys emblem still stand there,
everywhere in the expanding destiny to
which Providence seems to call it, as the
highest sign of civilization the purest en-
biem of human rights and the proudest
hope of all the oppressed"
Evening star., 1898-08-01
DISTRICT REGIMENT IN 1T.
Letter From John r. Bethune, Menu
ber of Company G.

ber of Company G.
Mr.. James A. Bethune Of this city has
just received letter, of which the follow
ing is a copy. from his son, member Of
the 1st District of Columbia Volunteers,
now in Cuba!
NEAR SANTIAGO DE CUBA,
July II, 1898
Zone Of the greatest events in the history
of the world has taken place, and 1 am
proud to say that I was in 1t. Santiago
has fallen.
No doubt you know this now, and will
have known it long before you receive this
letter. yet you cannot know 1t as we do.
We arrived on the firing Line Monday morn
Ing about 9:30 o'clock, and went immedi-
ately to the lines. On the 18th, Just two
months from the day we were mustered
into service, our company went into the
rifle pits. You know We were mustered in
the 18th Of May. For five hours after we
arrived we were under fire, SO we know
something of this NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
thing. We heard the bullets from the
sharpshooters Of the enemy whistling past
US, and we could hear the shells from our
own cannon. This morning we went out
to the formal surrender of the city. The
whole American army was drawn up on
the hills surrounding. At II o'clock the
stars and stripes were raised over the gov
ernors palace, salute of twenty-one guns
nred, arms presented, The Star Spangled
banner played by the band and a mighty
cheering by the entire army. That cheer
ing was splendid
we hold now, understand, twenty
thousand prisoners of war. Santiago fell
on the 14th of July and the District bows
We're there. We do not now expect to re-
main here much longer We do not know
but we may be sent to Porto Rico How
ever, as tnere are great many troops
stili In the United States, We may be sent
back and they sent in our places
1--WE will all be very glad to get back to
the states and mighty glad to get home
again. Please give me whatever news
there is, our latest being obtained from
papers Of July and 8. We are enjoying
not keep us here too long We are now
waiting in ilnpatience to find out what will
be done with us.
The United States has done what neither
England nor France was able to do both
having failed in attempts to take this CITY
The Typographical conditions should make
the place impregnable. 1 do not believe
that any country in the world could dis
lodge the forces of the United States from
Santiago.
mountains. The scenery is the prettiest /
ever saw. The tops of the hills are COW
cred with the most beautiful green grass
and dotted over with trees. The risings
and settings of the sun are magnificent.
Last night when the sun went down there
were only three colors in the sky. red.
white and blue, in most beautifully draped
arrangement, making quite a fitting back
ground for picture of our position If
possible, would like to see when 1 come
home The Evening Star for about two or
three weeks covering this period before and
after the fall of Santiago.
JOHN F. BETHUNE,
Go. G, 1st D. c. Vols. (Morton Cadets
Evening star., 1898-08-01
POUNDMAsTER AT WORK.
Dogs Without Tags to BE Gathered
in md Sacrificed.

The dogs respite is ended, and such own
ers of animals as have not procured tags
may expect to hear that their animals are
in the pound. All last month the dogs were
given their freedom, as 1t was the first
month of the new license year. but this
morning Poundmaster Einstein had his
wagon out before daybreak. About break
with rhe wagon filled to it's utmost ca
pacity.
The wagon is like a street car ordinari-
ly,' the poundmaster remarked to a Star
reporter, but this morning when 1t went
in 1t had room for no more"
Hereafter the wagons will make one or
two trips a day, and an effort will be made
to rid the city of tramp dogs and CANNES
whose owners do not care enough for them
to pay the 81 license tax
Evening star., 1898-08-01
Ordered to Show Cause.

In the case of Otto A. Pechstein, against
Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith
and Joseph P. Stewart, Justice C. c. Cole.
who has succeeded Justice Hagner in
charge of the courts at city hall, for a
term of two weeks, signed an order re-
quiring the defendants to show cause, Au-
gust ., Why the prayers of the complaint
ant should not be granted Pechstein al
leges that there is in the possession of the
Post Office Department bond forged with
his name as surety which was given by
the defendant, Stewart, for faithful per
formancs of duty. he being a contractor
for mail route in California. Pechstein
seeks to have the bond annullel and the
contract of the government with Stewart
Cancelled.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
MRS. JANE HICKS DEAD.
The Funeral Services 20 BE Held This
Afternoon.


Mrs Jane Hicks died at the residence of
her son-in-law and daughter Mr.. and Mrs.
Justus B. Lloyd, Saturday afternoon July
80. at 2 o'clock at the age of eighty-six,
after lingering Illness resulting from an
injury Nearly eight months ago she fell
on 14th street and broke her hip. as noted
at the time In The Star. The fracture
could not be reduced. and being directly at
the sciatic nerve was the source OF excru-
ciating pain. Her daughter, two physicians
and numerous friends were constant IN
their attentions and did all that could be
devised to relieve her pain and, proIong
her life. Until a few days before the end
she Joined hopefully and heroicaIly in the
struggle for existence. Mrs. Hicks was a
native of County Tyrone. Ireland. and had
nVed IN New York state, Kansas and Ohio
before she came to this city.
she was a widely-known member OF,
foundry NJ. z. Church and devoted TO her
duties as such. Rev. Lucien Clark. ID. d..
pastor OF Foundry Church, will conduct
tne funeral services at the residence this
AFTERNOON at AIS o'clock. The pallbearers,
from the church will be Edward f. Siinp-
son. T. Edgar Sewell, Louis r. Altschu
and James l.. Ewin
Evening star., 1898-08-01
MONTGOMERY COUNTY GRANGE.
Meeting of the Organization Held Mt
Chillum.

A meeting of the Montgomery County
orange was held at the Grange Hall at
Chillum tie Both ultimo. There was fuu
attendance of delegates from the oranges
OF this and Montgomery counties Mr.
Jos. LAger. master of the MARYLAND State
Grange, presided
Alter the transaction of routine business
Captain Sylvester, president of the Mary
land Agricultural College, spoke, recon-
HcEdlng the chautauqua course in agrt-
culture. He advocated the fntrodurtion Of
nature studies in the public schools He
aiso advocated TIE inspection of feeding
stCns sold in the state. Feeding stuffs he
cortended, should be sold under a guaran-
teed analysis.
Prof. Talliaferro who ts in Charge of tba
work OF TIE chautauqua course in agricul-
tCre in the state, explained at length the
advantages of the system Mr.. Ager added
mis- Endorsement of the chautauqua plan
Prof Patterson, director of the Mary
land agricultural experiment station, spoke
on the adulteration of food stuffs recon-
mending the passage of a law requiring
that tags of food stuffs should be stamped
with guaranteed analysis. Addresses on
grange topics were made by Messrs Mar
gernur. Hartshorn and ]. E. Ray
Mr. Ehos Ray, lecturer of the Maryland
State Grange, and Mr. Geo GUIDE master
OF the ChilIum Grange, were appointed to
conduct guests of the grange to the hall
The guests announced were Mr. Aaron
JCres. master Of the National Grange; j.
II. Brigham, assistant secretary of agri-
culture, and former master of the National
Grange, and DR.. John Trimble secretary of
the National Grange.
After partaking of bountiful repast
spread by the ladies of Chiilum the grange
held an open session, at which addresses
on the grange and it's work were delivered
by National Master Jones' National Secre-
tary Trimble and Colonel Brigham Mrs
BeaH of Beltsville contributed several vocal
solos. Prof. Tailiaferro of the Maryland
Agricultural College, announced that a
roundup farmers institute would be
held at the Maryland Agricultural College
the 24th, 25th and Goth instants All were
invited to attend this meeting, at which
representatives of all agricultural societies
OF the state were expected to be present.
The grange accepted the invitation of
Prof. Talliaferro, master of the Beltsviiie
grange, to hold its next meeting at that
DIacp
Evening star., 1898-08-01
In Memory of Private Ros.

AT the Union NJ. E. Church last evening
services we're held Ia memory of Private
Edward J. Ross. Troop G, United states
CaTA-Ty who was killed at San Juan. An
ADDRESS vas delivered by the pastor of the
Church. Rev. Alexander Bielaski, and there
sit, ePt., '2Laeo music. The church was
decorated with the national flags. and in
the large audience was a delegation from
ths Junior Order. L. A NJ, Mr. Ross bani
ing been prominently identified with that
organization ~ '4a'
Evening star., 1898-08-01
Arrested on nn Old Charge.

Nathaniel Arnold, alias Johnson, a col
ored waiter, was arrested in Atlantic City
Saturday by Detective Lacy. He is charg-
ed in this city with having cut a colored
woman named Edith Parker, about eigll-
teen months ago. The affair happened in a
house on 11th street near Pennsylvania
avenue Arnold left here soon after the al
legged assault was committed and the wo-
man was confined in the Emergency Hos
pital for long time. Her injury was se-
rious, but she finally recovered.
The prisoner will probably be brought
here as soon as he can have d nearing be-
fore United States commissioner:
Evening star., 1898-08-01
VERDICT RENDERED..
Death of William Keys Due TO Natural
Causes.

Acting Coroner G,azebrook concluded the
inquest this morning in the case of the coll
ored man, William Keys. whose death was
supposed to have resulted from a dose Of
poison. Prof. j. d. Hird, the health de-
partment chemist made an analysis of the
contents of the dead mans stomach and
lound that no poison had been administer
ed. Death resulted from Inflammation of
the stomach, produced by natural causes,
aho a verdict to this effect was rendered.
Evening star., 1898-08-01

persons leaving the city for any
rertod can have The Star rnaired ,o
'heri TO any address in the United
states c. Canada, by ordering IT At
this c:nee. In person or by Iat,s-
Terms: l3 cents per week; % cents
Tor two weeks. or so cents nsr
month. Invariably In advance. SUB.
scrthers cIargin. their address fro,,,
one Pest-oflico to another should
give The last address, ~ veil 81 tina
p4w ona
Evening star., 1898-08-01
When In a Hurry for
FIcral designs see Guide, 1924 F.-Advt.
Pleads Guilty,

q ner Lawson today pleaded guilty of
dis rderly conduct and assaulting Officer
Payne AT the request of the latter Judge
Mills took Lawson's personal bonds for the
assault He was fined s. for the disor-
derly case and In default of payment went
down for thirty days.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Samuel j. Pentz for River we"
at 10 am, 2:15 and Gas pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshali
Hall and Mount Vernon at 10 In ana Z''o
p m.
Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach
at am.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at Z am
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at $50 pm
Trains leave 1872 street and pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from ain to
pm
Trains leave 1874 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from lo
q m. to 3 pm
Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Airing
ton and Fort Myer and Falls Cnurch every
half hour from am. to II pm
Trains leave 22d and VI streets and 32d
and P streets every ten minutes for west
Chevy Chase and Glen Echo.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
workbouse for Six Months.

Walter Turpin. who was arrested several
days ago on the charge of being a sus-
plcious character, was today sent to the
workhouse for six months by Judge Taylor
While the trial was in progress Turpin was
identified by Sergeant John C. Daley as a
man who had been arrested by him nine
years ago for burglarizing the house of
Mr. E W. Dom. and for which the SER
geant said Turpin, whose real name is un-
derstood TO be Capps, served term in the
penitentiary.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
CITY ITEMS.

Don't Fail Attending c. Auerbnch'n,
Z G. H. great semi-annual reduction sale of
High grade Mems Goods and save about
soc. en- every dollar. One dollar Outing
Shirts, with extra collars and cuffs, 49c
One dollar Puffed Bosom Shirts, 49e Soc
Summer Underwear &c. now. 25c 4-pIy
Linen Collars all the new shape &C.; yes,
&c. Lowest prices for high-c]ass goods
ever known to man. 1t
Evening star., 1898-08-01
Efned for Assault.

Judge Mills today fined Charles Johnson,
colored, s. for assaulting Mary Franklin,
also colored. Mary wanted the court to
excuse her assaiant. but Judge Mills de-
cided that the government was entitled to
S. for the trouble which had been given
its officers.
Evening star., 1898-08-01

walter Williams. colored, living at No,
l3oo Chester court. and colored acquaint.
ance named John White figured in an ar.
fray late last night. The former received
painful cut about the face and the injury
was dressed by Dr. Smith White is want
ed by the police.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
Resignation of Operator.

Mr. ii. r. Miles, superintendent of the
District telephone and telegraph service
today transmitted to the Commissioners
the resignation. because of ill-health. of
Charles A Wilkins, an operator In the ser
vice Mr.. Miles has recommended the ap-
pointment Of Frank A. Austin to fill the
Vacancy
Evening star., 1898-08-01

Mrs. Julia Hartens, whose home Is on
Brightwood avenue near Battle cemetery,
was knocked down by a Brightwood cleo
trio car near her home yesterday morning
ana severely injured. DR.. Darling, who
was summoned to attend her, found that
she had received a severe fracture of the
right leg. After he had rendered surgical
aid the injured woman was removed to
her home by friends.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
In Default Of PAYMENT

Thomas Hassett was today sent to Jail
for thirty days in default of the payment
Of fine of $40 for the larceny of a baton
and cord valued at 81 from Joseph 8. John
son, policeman.
Evening star., 1898-08-01

There was a slight fire in the storehouse
of the Southern Express Company on Vir-
ginia avenue southwest yesterday after
noon. An alarm was turned in from bog
416, but only the chemical company went
In service. The flames were soon extin-
guished. Several trunks were slightly
burned and the building was also Damaged
The cause Of the fire Ia not known.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
Indulged His Regular Habit

William Bryan, colored, yesterday slapped
Anna LOCKER, also colored, in the face, and
was arrested. The policeman who made
the arrest said it was Williams usual Sum
day habit to slap Anna, so Judge Mills
fined him $40. Bryan did not pay and had
to go down for thirty days.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
Judge Mills on the Bench.

Judge c. F. Scott of the United States
branch of the Police Court has gone to
Mountain Lake Park on his annual vaca-
ticn, and during August Judge Mills will
take the formers place on the bench
Evening star., 1898-08-01
$500 Excursions to the Seashore $500
vim Pennsylvania Railroad.

For Atlantic City. Cape May, Ocean City
and Sea Isle City. Tickets on sale for
II am. and 12:45 pm. trains Fridays and
Saturdays until September 10, 1898. good to
return until the following Tuesdays, at rate
of So, including transfer of passenger In
lphia.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-08-01

NO ONE SELLS FINER BEEF
and Lamb than we do. Our meats are Sc
lected with especial regard to giving our
customers the very best that money can
buy What's more they are home dressed
that means the quality is guaranteed.
T II KEANE, 35-51 Center Market.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
For Threateninr H,. WIG

George s. Fisher was today sent to jail
for sixty days for threatening to assault
his wife, Henrietta Fisher.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
$40 To niagara Falls and Return 10
via PennsNlrania RniIroad.

Special trains, with coaches and parlor
cars, will leave Washington, 7:j5 am, Au-
gust 1 and Is. September 1, 10 and 20. Tick
cts, limited to ten days. allow stop-over at
Buffalo, Rochester and Watkins returning.
-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-08-01
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Glen Echo-Jaxon Opera Company in
NFaust."
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle of
Gettysburg.
Roof Garden. Beth and NJ streets-Vaude-
Vile
Evening star., 1898-08-01

ads So long as there is common sense
In buyers. our prices must remain the best
possible appeal 5-lb. box butter T25
James F. Oyster 900 Pa. aye.-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-08-01

Salesman wanted-National Cigar Fac
tory, 1O11 Pa ave-; one with experience and
trade preferred.
Evening star., 1898-08-01

Elphonzo Youngs Company wish to pur-
chase or rent good sized stable. See their
ad. in another column.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-08-01
c. D. KENNY, 5 city stores.

Reduced seven fine Gas Ranges, s11.l5 to
s.. so each, iron pipe connection and guar
antee included.
1904 G. c. A Muddiman & Co. 616 18th