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Evening star., 1898-05-23
ACTIONS CAUSE DlSTRUST
Stranger Under Suspicion of Being Spanish
Spy.
His Inquiries Concerning the Gov
Description Given the Police.

An unknown man, whose description is
now in the hands of the police. created
considerable excitement at Bellvue yester-
day by reason of his inquiries concerning
the government magazine there and its
contents. The report quickly spread that
the man was a Spanish spy. He disap-
peared from the place in the nick of time
The inquisitive individual first attracted
the attention of Watchman Hayes, who
was on duty. The stranger asked the
watchman several questions about the
place, and was finally ordered away. He
then engaged some children in conversa-
ton, asking them the location of the shell
house. the powder house, whether there
was much ammunition on hand and the
like.
There are no guards at the magazine.
Joseph Jeffers, the night watchman, and
Mr.. Hays were the only men about. One
of them rang an alarm bell at the maga-
zine, and the men in the neighborhood
turned out to see what was the matter.
They consulted as to what should be done.
Mr.. Victor Boyer, one of the best-known
farmers of the District, walked down to
where the stranger was still talking to the
children. 1t was said afterward by one of
the children that the man saw Mr..
Reyer approaching he inquired his name
and then attempted to introduce himself to
Boyer as an old friend. He also failed in
an attempt to learn something from Mr..
Boyer about the commander of the maga-
zine and where he had gone Mr. Boyer
afterward expressed the opinion. 1t is said,
that the stranger was a Spaniard, and evil
IDENTIFY smart one. Gunner John J. Walsh,
who has charge of Bellvus magazine was
at the navy yard at the time but a mes
senSer was sent for him and met him on
the way home. Before Mr.. Walsh arrived
at Bellvue, however, the stranger had dis
appeared.
Mr.. George w. Fowler of Anacostia. then
in the vicinity of Bellvue, at once started
In pursuit of the alleged spy as soon as he
heard of the case No trace of the man
could be found. He is described as being
of medium height, thick set with dark
face and dark mustache. He was about
forty-five years old and was dressed in
blue clothing and blue cap Sergeant An
derson and the men of his station were at
once notified of the affair. 1t is said there
Is considerable quantity of powder stored
in BellvIe magazine, but what other kind
OF ammunition is kept there is not known.
though the shell house is believed to be
well stocked also.
Evening star., 1898-05-23
ANACOSTIA HAPPENINGS,
Chapter of AccfdentS-Branch Sunday
School Organfzed-NOtes.

A chapter of small accidents occurred
yesterday on Monroe street One of the
st. Elizabeth carriages, while being driven
to town, was run into by Congress
Heights electric car and one wheel of the
carriage was damaged. Temporary repairs
were made and the vehicle was able to
proceed on its way. A colored boy, name
unknown, was hurled from his wheel by a
collision with a carriage driven by a white
man. The boy escaped with but slight in
juries Soon after a white bicycle rider
took header from his wheel to the nard
cobblestones on Monroe street and sustain
ed minor injuries. Late in the evening
DR.. j. A. Watson of AEacostia was sum
moned by telephone to Bellvue to attend
a white boy named George Gordon, who
had spraned a foot in a wrestling match.
branch Sunday school of Zion Luth-
eran Church, corner Of 9th and 2 streets
northwest, was opened in Masonic Hall
yesterday afternoon. Rev. A Homrighaus,
pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, was pres
dent of the Sunday school of the same
church. Several of the lady teachers of
the Sunday school were on hand, a!so
about thirty-seven children, many of them
from the German Orphan Asylum, attended
the services, which were conducted in Eng
lish. Rev. Homrighaus expressed limself
as being gratified at the start made, which
he considers auspicious There is 10 church
ton, but Rev. Homrighaus intimated that
as a result Of the present movement efforts
would be made to establish one soon.
Rev. c. o. Isaac. pastor of the Anacostia
M. E. Church. has assumed charge of
Faith Chapel, on the Bowen road. near
East Washington Heights. This church
has been without pastor for over year.
Lately the church building and property
passed into the hands of w. L. Bruen
Rev. Mr.. Isaac will attend this charge on
the second and fourth Sundays and first
and third Wednesdays in the evenings of
each month.
1t is announced that the May process
sion of the children Of St. TereSas Church
will take place next Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. w. II. Peck and family have removed
to Washington.
Mr.. John w. Middleton has secured
position with New York house and will
leave at once.
Evening star., 1898-05-23
IN MEMORY OF THE DEAD.
Joint Services by Post and Corps Last
Evening.

Memorial services were held by Lincoln
Post, No. 3, G. A. R., and Lincoln Corps,
No. 6. w. r. c.. last night at Grand Army
Hall in commemoration Of comrades and
members of the two organizations who
have died since October, 1895 The lavishly
decorated hall was crowded throughout the
evening. Commander George w. Hazen Of
the G. A. r. presided. The services were
opened with prayer by Chaplain Benjamin
Swallow. and vocal solos by Misses Blood
good and Annie Craighill and Mr.. Charles
Goodchild. Adjutant Jos. Maddren read the
roll of the honored dead. while the vacant
chairs of the deceased soldiers and patriotic
women were draped with Grape. The quar-
tet sang Tenting on the Old Camp
Ground
After responsive readings conducted by
Chaplain Swallow Comrade A. NJ. Legg
read the requiem poem.'' written by Com
rade w. F. De Knight. Department Com
mander Arthur Hendricks, C. A. R., and
Chaplain W. E. Parsons of the Department
of the Potomac made short eulogistic ad-
dresses. The services closed with the sing
ing OF America" by the entire audience.
Evening star., 1898-05-23
LIGHT FINGERS AT WORK.
PfckpOckets Do u Thriving Business
on the Streets.

Pickpockets were in evidence Saturday
night while the crowds were out to cheer
the District of Columbia Volunteers on
thelr way. Patrick Z. O'Connor, who is
stopping at the Raleigh, was one of the
victims. He was robbed while at the Eek
ington station. His pocket book, contain
ing $50, was taken.
Mrs. John c. Chapman, whose home is
a. $40 H street northwest, was robbed OF
her pocket book, containing s45 and two
railroad tickets. She was in the Baltimore
and Ohio depot at the time.
James a. Bethune of SIS D street north
east was another victim. He was robbed
either at lexington or on the street cars
on his way home. A gold watch valued at
$50 was taken from his pocket.
Mrs. Maggie Edelin,, $50 street south
east was robbed on the street Saturday
night. A colored man snatched her pocket
be ok, containing little less than 81.
w. S. George, No. % Q street northwest,
reported the robbery of ABOUT 500 worth
of jewelry Saturday. The robbery, he says,
was committed about l o'clock in the
afternoon. Amcng the articles taken was
diamond ring worth S115. Three other
rings worth about SIS were taken.
Evening star., 1898-05-23
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Sir knights Mt Divine Service

st. Elmo Commandery. No. u. Knights
Templar. stationed at Hyattsville, took a
pilgrimage to Laurel Ascension day and at
tended divine service in the evening at
st. Luke's p. e. Church, Rev. Mr.. John
ston. rector. The following sir knights
were present: Charles H. Welsh as E. c.;
NJ H. kearney as Geno.; Eugene S. Gray,
Z G.; Rev. c. j. S. Mayo. prelate: Fred
A. Holden. recorder; Harry B. Major,
treasurer; W. P. Magruder. warder; J. D.
B. Peters. S. w: Charles r. Haslup. j.
": Walter F. Halleck as standard bearer:
John W. Watson as sword bearer: Millard
F. Hobbs, captain of the guards; also Chas.
H. Long of Potomac, No. 3, and Charles
"A Acker of Washington. No. l. honorary
members: Charles o. Carroll of College
Park and others. Several of the fraters
were accompanied by their wives. After
the services at the church the command
cry proceeded TO the residence of Sir
Knight Charles Rufus Haslup, Junior war
den. who entertained the fraters in a hos
pita5ie manner
Evening star., 1898-05-23
Turn Verein Excursion.

The Columbia Turn Veren gave its an
nual excursion to River View yesterday
afternoon. large number of the members
of the association and their friends taking
advantage of the opportunity for 4 pleas
ant sail on the river and n stay at this
pleasant resort. The sthletic exhibitions
given by the classes were much enjoyed,
and the handsome prizes offered brought
the affair doubiy successful. After this
part OF the days amusement Prof. Chris
Arths Ri"er View Orchestra gave u most
enjoyable concert. German airs predominant
ing. The bowling contests were also well
contested and were a feature of the day.
The Schaafz Ritter win give its annual
excursion to the View next Sunday.
Evening star., 1898-05-23
STRICKEN WITH APOPLExY,
PrOf. Otis r. Mason, Educator and
Scientist, Seriously III.

/ AOAs otAS 1uubOu, fSuuC0tOE and
Scientist, Seriously III.
Prof. Otis T. Mason, the prominent edu-
Gator and scientist, suffered a stroke of ap-
oplexy early Friday morning, and now lies
seriously Ill at lis home, No. 1851 street
northwest. The news of Prof Mason's i'll
ness came as a grsat shock to his many
friends. and was almost as great a blow
to them as to his immediate family. The
pr ,fessor has a remarkably strong consti-
tuition, this being his first illness of eny
kind in many years. and it is believed that
with perfect quiet and careful nursing he
will finally recover
Prof. Mason has always been hard
worker, being prominently identified with
many of the institutions of the capital and
foiding positions of trust and honor in
nearly all OF the educational and scientific
socletiss During the past winter he has
worked almost incessantly night ami day
Aside from his duties as curator of ethnol-
oey of the National Museum Prof Mason's
iaoors as secretary of Columbian Univer-
sity and treasurer of the First Baptist
Church have bean arduous, and have claim
ed all of his spare time. persistent and
nealthful man. he has not readily sue
comned to illness. For some months past
ne has complained slightly of pains in his
head, but refused to think seriously of
tham.
Friday morning, shortly after arising,
f,rcf. Mason was stricken. He tried hard to
throw Off the attack, and insisted to his
Wi1e and family that he was not suffering
he walked about the house. A bad fall
however, finally brought him to a reaii-
zatlon OF his condition, and he was gently
paced In bed. Dr. w. W. Johnston was
summoned, and has since attended Elm
While the illness. he says. is serious, no
immediate danger is apprchen1ed.
fror. Masons residence has been besieged
with callers anxiously inqliring as to mis-
condition. His many friends in the city and
his associates in the different branches of
Els work unite in praise of the professor
ana each devoutly wishes for his speeiy re-
coVery. Every convenience AMI care that a
loving family and faithful friends can be-
stow Is placed at his command Ii Will be
some time, however, before he will be
stronS enough to resume his labors.
Evening star., 1898-05-23

At meeting of the supreme executive
committee of the Royal Crescent, held at
Boston, Mass, Monday, May 16, 1893, it
was voted unanimously to hold the next
supreme session at Washington, D. c.,
Monday, June 49, 1893.
In view Of this announcement. the local
lodges will assemble at their respective
lodge rooms during the present week and
elect delegates. as we'll as select commit
tees on entertainments, etc.
Royal Lodge, No. 10, will meet this
evening; Washington No. 1. and Columbia,
No. .. Wednesday evening; Crescent. No. O.,
Friday, and Acme, No. II. the Thursday
following
Evening star., 1898-05-23
Evnngclistic Work Among Soldiers.

The prospect of having fifty to hundred
thousand young msngassembled in camps
during the comins1 summer has appealed to
d. L. Moody as affDrding an exceptional op-
portunity for eWneelistic work among
them.~- Already he has sent Rev. A. c..
Dixon, Gen. O. O.tHoward, Major Whittle
ard ]. H. Burke toFlorida, where they hav :
inaugurated the mission under the most IA
vorable circumstances. The standing of the
men selected to begin the work has accord
ed the movement the most cordial welcome
from officers andsl soldiers alike, and Mr..
Moody hopes to send a number of eff1cien.
Christian workersHo all the camps as soon
as sufficient funds are received to meet the
expenses. The workers are all supplied
with large numbers of Tsstaments aud re-
ligious books and periodicals. Should tine
war continue, Mr.. Moody will go to the
'front.' where his experience in the Christian
commission of the late war will be of great
service to him. Mr.. Moody hopes to he
able to raise enough money within the next
thirty days to place Testament and relig-
ious book In the hand Of every soldier in
the army and to-send out at least a score
OF experienced evangelists.
Evening star., 1898-05-23
Sons and Daughter. of Maine.

The Sons and Daughters Of Maine held
their regular meeting at their rooms, 410
10th street, Saturday evening last, and lis.
tened to a well-arranged program prepared
by Mr.. ODonoghue of the entertainment
committee. consisting of piano solo, by
Mrs. Hazard; songs. by Miss Hancock; reci-
tations, by Miss Leila King, Master Clar-
ence Clements, Miss Jennie Crawford and
Miss Florence Becker; recitation, by Mr.
O'Donoghue, and readings, by Mr. Clancey
and Messrs. Pitman, Pulsifer and others.
There will be two more meetings of the
society, the 4th and 18th of June, prior to
its adjournment for the summer
Evening star., 1898-05-23
Gave Final Performance.

Willard Hall was filled to overflowing
Friday evening on the occasion of the final
performance of the 'Deutsche Dramatische
Geselischaft" for the season of 1897 -9S.
Two lively and amusing plays were given
by the club. Der geTTde Veg der Beste, -
by kOtzebue, and ELS "'Er ist nicht eifer-
suechtig."
The casts for both plays We're exception
ally strong, including such weIl-known
names as those of Frau Schoenecker Fri.
Schadc, Fri like and Herr Spier Altrup
and Bankmann.
the presentation of superb basket of
roses to the president of the club Frau
Emma POesChe, accompanied by few re-
marks by Mr.. Thatcher Clark appreciatiye
Of her unceasing efforts for its welfare
Evening star., 1898-05-23
THE ENGINEER CORPS.
Recruiting I'm Progress for Auxiliary
Branch of the Army.

Branch of the Army.
A recruiting Office has been opened at No.
1923 F street northwest, for the enlistment
of men desiring to join the auxiliary en-
gineer corps OF the volunteer army, just
authorized by United States Senate bill
446s. Captain Eugene Griffin, formerly an
officer Of the engineer corps of the United
States army, and later connected with the
General Electric Company, is the origina-
tor Of the plan Of an auxiliary engineer
corps, and he has been commissioned q
colonel by the President for the purpose Of
organizing the corps, which will be under
his command. The Office here is in charge
of Messrs. A. P. Tallmadge and H. C. Will
son, and they are desirous Of securing at
once the names of competent men, prefera-
bly, under thirty-six years of age, who de-
sire to enlist in the corps The Washing
ton Office will be limited to between sixty
and seventy men. Recruiting for the brig
ade Is going on all over the country and
the requisite number Of recruits will soon
be mustered in.
This brigade. limited to a total of $500
men, will be restricted in it's membership
to those engaged in the various engineer
tpg professions, experts and specialists In
the several allied practical branches, ex-
perienced operating engineers, competent
machinists and practical mechanics, ia
miliar with the erection installation, opera
ton, management, repair work, ETC., in
volved in the different branches
The engineer troops will be armed and
drilled as infantry. They are line troops
and must take their places in the line of
battle when necessary. Their engineering
duties will be the construction of. and des-
truction of, fortifications, field works. en-
trenchments bridges, roads, railroads and
tunnels, and will embrace field engineering
work generally, besides map making and
field reconnaissance work, photography,
operation of stationary and locomotive en-
gines, and electric apparatus, etc. Re
cruitS, therefore, must be foremen, skilled
mechanics of various sorts, handymen and
first-class laborers. machinists, electricians,
telegraph linemen, carpenters, timber franz
ers, bracers, tunnel men, bridge men, iron
men, erectors, riegers, blasters, quarry
men, lumbermen, boatmen and railroad
men. Two cooks are also required for each
company, also stationary and locomotive
engineers and firemen.
Allowances in addition to pay will be
rations, bedding. all clothing, medicines
and medical attendance. The volunteer
troops will be disbanded and discharged as
soon as the war is over, but no man should
enlist, it is announced unless he is pre-
pared to serve for the full two years. Men
should not be tempted to enlist by the hope
that the war will be over in a month or
two. and that then they can return home.
AS there will be considerable repair work
and reconstruction at the conclusion OF the
war, the engineer corps will be continued
in service some time longer than the regu-
lar soldiers.
Evening star., 1898-05-23
Baccnlaureate Address.

The baccalaureate sermon before the
graduating class of Howard University was
delivered yesterday afternoon by President
Rankin in the Memorial Chapel. A large
audience was present, and on the platform
sat the eight candidates for the degree of
A. B. and Drs Fairfield and Clark and
Prof w. F. Baston who was professor of
mathematics in Middleburg College. VT.
when DR.. Rankin graduated there. Prof.
Baston is nearly ninety years of age
Prayer was offered by DIR. Fairfield, dear
of the collegiate department. DR.. Rankin &
sermon was one Of counsel and advice to
the graduates.
Evening star., 1898-05-23
Death of Mrs. Haddaway.

Mrs. Caroline Haddaway died in this city
Saturday. She was the mother of the late
Rev. S. w. Had6away. for many years pas
tor of Mount Vernon NJ. f. Church.
She leaves surviving her two sons AMI
three daughters-Rev. C. NJ. Hadda way and
Mr.. I. d. Haddaway, Mrs. Robert Cohen,
Mrs II. ID. Gordon of this city, and Mrs.
Lizzie Delmar of Chicago
Evening star., 1898-05-23
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall at IL &. m. and 2:30 pm
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at Z am.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at 9;3U am.
Trains leave 131a street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am to
: pm.
Trains leave 1912 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 1U:U3, IL
am, 12rUj, 2:O5 3, and 4:15 pm
Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling-
ton and Fort Myer every half hour and
Falls Church hourly from $50 am. to 1O:4u
pm.
Evening star., 1898-05-23
Policemen on Trial.

Policemen S. +. Herndon and W. W.
Wheeler of the ninth precinct were before
Trial Judge Pugh Saturday on charges
of violating the rules of the manual. John
c. Siler, whose place of business is at 4O3
l. street northeast. was the prosecuting
witness. He filed lengthy charge against
the officers, alleging that they had con-
spired against him to defeat his applica-
tion for a liquor license. He also alleged
that he had been prosecuted and that the
, officers paid SO much attention to his place
that they neglected other parts of their
beat.
Attorney C. Maurice Smith appeared for
the prosecution, but the officers had no
attorney. They claimed that there was
nothing on which to base the charge and
that they were only doing their duty.
Policeman johnson OF the first precinct
was before the judge on charge of hav-
ing made improper statements concerning
DIR. Marsteler. a young man named H.
Downs called by the doctor to prove
that the officer had made certain asser-
tiOns. but, il is claimed he failed to sub
stantiate the charge. and there was no de-
fense for the officer to make.
Policeman ]. b. Smith was tried on a
charge preferred by James II. Talbert. The
latter objected to the officer questioning
him concerning his business. The dispo-
sition of each case will be made known
later.
Evening star., 1898-05-23
FEAST OF FIRST BORN.
Elaborate Celebration in Honor of
MOy Nj Chee's Baby.

MOy Nj Chee's Baby.
Chinatown was the scene yesterday after
neon, last night and early this morning of
such a celebration as the Chinese colony in
Washington has never seen before. A BAN
quet, beginning at o'clock pm. Sunday
and continuing every few hours during the
night. was served at the local Chinese res
taurant on Pennsylvania avenue, and the
festivities We're participated In by a large
number of celestials. The uproar and dem
onstrations were all brought about by the
advent into the world month ago of the
second Chinese baby born in the capital
city. The proud father of this minute
wearer of a pigtail is Moy Nj Chez, a
laundryman of 2.}U Sd street northeast. The
event Of yesterday was what is known as
the feast of the first born, a boy. Girls be-
ing unwelcome guests among the race,
their advent meets with no such greeting.
Moy Nj Chez is a laundryman of high
standing among his fellows of the local
Chinese colony, and since his arrival in
America has saved up goodly part of his
earnings. He was in position to wine and
dine his guests in first-class shape, and he
did. The caterer serving the banquet was
given orders early in the week to prepare
the best of edibles. The feast was made I'D
of all that is good according to the oriental
palate. The dinner consisted of sixteen
courses. beginning with fruits and cheese.
Rare soups made from moss and birds
nests imported from China followed. A
salad Of ham, bamboo sprouts, mushrooms
and duck was served, as we'll as chop suey,
yetomee. rice wine, brandy and every other
delicacy Chinese caterers resources
could conjure.
Near the hour of midnight the mother of
the boy arrived at the feast, CARRYING the
bit of China in her arms. Both were ar
rayed in gorgeous silks and brocades.
Presents were heaped upon the boy most
lavishly. Mrs. Moy Nj Chez is a very pref
ty Chinawoman, who was born in San
Francisco The feasts in honor of the boy
will continue at intervals for two weeks or
more.
Evening star., 1898-05-23

A May carnival will be given at the Ma
tonal Rifles armory tomorrow evening by
the pupils of Miss Cora b. Shreve. The
program will be made W of songs and
character sketches. in addition to the regu-
lar dancing features tEat are always a mar,
Of May balls. Prof. James III. Ver,niIy,.
Will ACT as master of ceremonies. while The
flotr cor-1ittee will consist of Alexander
j. Bentley, jr., DIR. J. Everett keene
Thomas H. Atkinson. Edwin M Tansiil'
John E. Dennison. DIR. Wade Atkinson.
William f. Poulton, Jr., DR.. W. ID. Thomp
son and j. French Simpson.
Evening star., 1898-05-23
Becomes n Citizen.

Judge Cox granted naturalization papsrs
today to Bartholomew Mannix, aged twen-
ty-seven years, native of Ireland Man
nix was born in County Kerry. and January
Is. 1885. in this city, made his declaration
the Supreme Court of ths District.
Evening star., 1898-05-23
Adjourn. for the Summer.

The Atlas Pleasure Club met at the resi-
dence of Miss Annie Hutchinson, vice pres
ident Friday evening last. After the usual
entertainment refreshments were served
and the club adjourned for the summer
Those present were Messrs. A. B. Hutchin-
son, Clara and Emma Tufts Mrs. Williams
and Messrs. Dove, Johnston and Callahan.
Evening star., 1898-05-23
Beautiful Furniture ut Auction.

14nI St, tomorrow and Wednesday a
choice collection OF antique colonial ma
hoSany furniture. to be sold at auction
thursday and Friday to save storage
charges. Catalogues will be issued and the
Washington public will find this a grand
opportunity to secure desirable articles at
their own price.-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-05-23
Patriotic Seryfces.

Yesterday was observed as patriotic day
at the Church of Our Father, 18th and L
streets. The national hymns were sung,
and the pastor of the church, Rev. Leslie
Moore, offered special prayers for the Dis
trict troops wAo left Saturday for Chicka-
mauga. Patriotism Then and Now" was
the theme of the sermon.