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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
BOYS MADE HAPPY.
Three Little Bathers Freed From sta
ton Houses.

Major Sylvester made three little boys
happy Tuesday afternoon by an act Of
kindness. The boys had been arrested for
for the appearance of the major in the
station they would have been kept in a
cell over night. Not one of the three bath
was more than twelve years old.
Major Sylvester had called at the fifth
precinct station to make an inspection of
the building, and when he saw the three
boys lined up in front of the desk he in
quired why they had been arrested.
I'VE was in swmmin mister, answered
one of them.
Il was in the water" one of the boys
said, but l had on my underciothes"
The little fellow proceeded to unbutton
his little jacket, and the major saw from
the condition of his clothing that he had
told the truth
He promised he would never 20 in the
water again unless he was certain he was
not violating the law, and the major sent
him home.
A few minutes later Chief Sylvester found
the other boys in a cell, where they had
been placed subsequent to his first inter-
view with them, and directed that they be
let go upon promise to appear in court the
next morning, and they kept their promise,
This is the first move made by Major
Sylvester in the direction of a reform in
the matter of putting young children in
police cells. He is very much opposed to
locking boys in the cells, and provision will
rooms. In Maryland there is law against
putting young children in cells. and the
police authorities of the larger cities have
rooms in the stations for this use
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
Must Appeal to Courts.

Mr.. William NJ. O'Brien of GIT F street,
the ownar of lot 80, square AS, recently
protested to the District Commissioners
against a double assessment for the laying
of water mains. His lot fronts p feet on
Madison street, with side front on an al
ley Is feet wide, running back to an alley in
the rear. In 1887 he paid water main tax
of sl.25 front foot for the introduction of
a water main on Madison street. and a few
weeks ago, without any request from him,
and, he says, not at all for his benefit or
that of the property referred to, a main
was introduced in the alley in the rear of
his property, for which bill of $50 was
presented to him for payment. Calling at
tention to the act of August IL, 1894, and to
the fact that his lot is a corner one being
but g1hs feet in depth, he charged that the
second assessment was double one unjust
and Illegal.
The Commissioners have forwarded Mr.
O'Brien copy of the attorneys opinion, In
which. after admitting the injustice of the
double charge. he says under the law the
Commissioners can grant no relief. The
Commissioners express regret that they
cannot of their own motion render him any
relief, and state that his only redress is
through the courts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
ARTILLERYMEN SENTENCED.
at Sheridan Point and
Fort Washington.

Private David A. Nelson, Battery X, Attn
Artillery, having been tried by a general
court-martial convened at Sheridan Point,
Va, and found guilty of drunkenness on
duty. in violation of the 3Sth article of war,
was sentenced to be confined at hard labor,
under charge of thu post guard, for five
days and to forfeit Sc of his pay.
sPrivate Horace Sweeney. Battery X, 4th
Artillery. having been tried by a general
court-nartial convened at Sheridan Point,
Va. and found guilty of conduct to the
prejudice of good order and military dis
c!pline, In violation of the gid article of
war, evidence of one previous conviction
having been considered. was sentenced to
be confined at hard labor under charge of
the post guard, for fourteen days, and to
forfeit IS per month for a period of two
months.
Private Robert W. Devine. Battery A. 4th
Artillery. having been tried by a general
court-martial convened at Fort Washing
ton, Md, and found guilty of conduct TO the
prejudice of good order and military disci-
pine, in violation of the ed article of war,
was sentenced to be confined at hard labor
for two months at a military prison, said
prison to be designated by the reviewing Of
fcer. and to be dishonorably discharged the
service of the United States, FORGETTING ali
pay and allowances due him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
MARSHAL Won MUEGGE.
His Advent in New York n Subject OF
Comment.

Deputy Marshal Won Muegge of the Dis
trict, otherwise known as the Count" is
just now among the widely talked-about
visitors in the metropolis. Speaking of the
gcntleman's stay in the city a New York
paper has this TO say:
"A new name has been added to the
countless cOgnomens of New York city, but
it is not permanent addition John F. Won
Muegge, who according to his card is Dep
uty United States Marshal of the District of
Washington, d. c. Is in town on a brief
visit.
Mr.. Won Mueege is proud of the rarity of
his name. There is not a single Won
Muegge in the city directory There are
two AIuesges, however one Mugg one
MuSford, one Muggenhoefer, one Mugler
and one Mugridge.
Mr. Won Muegge is distinguished looking
He wears white duck pants, q white flannel
coat, white canvas shoes and a white straw
hat The only touches of color are u great
diamond horseshoe pin in his shirt and a
yard of heavy gold chain, which describes
a large, graceful curve from the center OF
his waist into the left side trousers pocket,
wherein lies gold watch of mammoth pro-
portions
He is living Coney Island during his
visit in Greater New York"
There is good news in the above item for
the Counts friends at the city hall He
was recently touched for his watch and
CT ain during visit to Chinatown 1t is
evident, however. that he is minus in this
particular no longer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04

FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use 'Kenny's Cheon," the best SOC tea in
America Pure American-refined Sugars
sold at cost.
c. D. KENNY, city stores
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
Will Have Homes in Country.

AS was recently anticipated in The Star
the Commissioners have been informed by
the authorities of the Washington Hos
pital for Foundiings, on 18th street near
S street, that next summer a home in the
country will be provided for the little ones
Acknowledging the receipt of a complaint
made to the Commissioners by Mr.. Jules
Jaquet, Mr. VIM. f. Mattingly, the treas
urer of the institution, has written as fol-
lows to the Commissioners:
while l do NOT doubt that these little
waits are at times arSannoyance to those in
the immediate neighborhood, yet / believe
that this statement of Mr.. Jaquets and
others, which appeared in the public press
are much exaggerated. However, we conf
IDENTIFY expect to have country home for
them by next summer, and thus remove all
cause Of complaint"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
INCURs SEVERE PENALTY.
WheeImen Sent to Jail for Reckless
Discharge of Revolver.

While returning from the bicycle races
at the track of the Park Bicycle Club on
the Conduit road last night about II o clock
Policemen Bradley and Maher of the coun-
ty mounted force heard the report of a
pistol. Investigating the cause, they found
that one of two wheelmen, While near what
is known as Milwaukee street, pulled re-
volver from his pocket and fired it in the
direction of the car track of the Great Falls
road. AS cars were passing at the time
loaded with people from the races it seems
wonderful that no one was hit by the bull
let.
The policemen chased after the two rid
ers, and, after going for about quarter of
a mile, overlook the men. The one with
the pistol in his possession was taken in
custody and sent to the station house,
where he gave his name as Albert Blouin,
aged seventeen, clerk. The pistol taken
from him was a thrty-eight caliber re-
yolver, with several loaded cartridges in
the chambers. This morning in the Police
Court the prisoner did not care to make
any statement. and after hearing the Off
GERS testimony the court in strong Ian
guage condemned the firing off Of ravolvers
under such conditions. a fine of 500 or
-FOUR months in jail was imposed. Having
no FRIENDS or money, the young man was
sent back to a cell, crying bitterly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
FOR UNITY OF ACTION.
superintendent of Charities Discux.
SEES District Institutions.

The superintendent of charities has ad-
dressed Il communication to the District
commissioners relative to the various char
liable institutions and hospitals of the Dis
trlct, Tor ~ purpose of aScertaining the
OPINION OF - Commissioners, in order that
there may be unity in The presentation of
the matter to Congress. The reports of the
various committees, bodies and experts are
referred to by the superintendent all OF
which have been heretofore published in
The Star and he remarks that it appears
that the policy of applying small appro-
priations here and there has not been sat
isfactory. He questions whether it would
do more than to substitute one cause CT
disappointment for another if the appro-
priations were increased without other
changes being made. The Commissioners
will give due consideration to the matter
and whatever plan is decided upon will it
is understood, be one which both the
Commissioners and the superintendent of
charities agree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
coLoRED VETERAN DEAD.
Funeral of Moses Lucas, Late of
HfllsdaIe.

Hf1lsdaIe.
The funeral of Moses Lucas, a respected
coiored man, who had been a resident Of
late war, was held Tuesday afternoon
from the Mount Carmel Baptist Church
He had resided in Hillsdale about seven
years. He was a veteran of the civil war;
and the following named comrades bore his
coffin, which was draped with the stars
and stripes: Commander Wells of o. p.
Merton Post, No. 4, of which the deceased
was a member; Mark Mckenzie, --
Brown, r. ]. Stewart Major Holmes and
John Williams. Lucas was within few
months of seventy-three years of age. He
leaves eight children, having been the
father of sixteen. His wife died about
three months ago. Rev. G. w. NJ. Lucas
a son, is pastor of the Macedonia Baptist
Church of Hillsdale. The old man had
quite history. He a slave near
Warrenton, Va, when the war broke out,
and had married slave on an adjoining
plantation some years before. He was
quickly impressed by the confederates into
their army for service as teamster, but
he escaped by a ruse soon after and made
his way to the Union lines after some
hairbreadth escapes from recapture and
after enduring great hardships. Some time
after joining the Union army, where ne
acted as cook, Lucas took chances again,
went into a hostile region secretly ana
rescued his wife and four children from
their southern home. Lucas then entered
in Captain d. c. Prouofit's regiment, the
10th United States Volunteer Infantry. He
was honorably discharged at corpus
Christi, Tex, October 80, 1865.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
TRIO OF INSANE PEOPLE.
Two of Them Came Here to Collect
Big Claims.

Two of Them Came Here to Collect
Big Claims.
Three cases of alleged insanity were in
vestigated by Sanitary Officer Frank yester-
day afternoon. and this morning the police
surgeons pronounced each of the suspects
to be of unsound mind. One of them was
Tobia Levinson, native of Russia, who
has lived in New York for several years.
He came here to see the President about
an alleged claim he has, amounting to mil
lions of dollars. His brother, Wolf Levin
son, lives at 415 Cherry street, New York
city, and he has two sisters. who, he says,
live in Boston on Appleton street.
Levinson said that before leaving New
York he talked of his big claim, and was
told by friends that the President would
assist him in collecting it, He came here
expecting an interview with President Nc
Kinley, but, instead of going to the White
House, he managed to reach Lieutenant
Anliss' police station, and there he was de-
tanned until the physicians examined him.
He will be sent back to New York.
Mrs. Jennie Yost, another of the unfor-
tunate trio, lives at Medaria, Ohio, she
says, and she, too, has a big bill to collect.
She is deeply interested in the war ques-
ton, and it was her idea that the money
paid for the bonds might liquidate the gov
ernment's debt to her. Yesterday after
noon she was found on Missouri avenue be-
tween AZ and 9th streets, her peculiar
actions causing her arrest. The sixth pre-
cinct police took her into custody and
turned her over to the matron at tho first
precinct. The surgeons passed on her case,
and she will be held in the asylum until
her friends are heard from.
Thomas C. Green, colored, a government
clerk, who formerly lived at Hope Kan,
was the third person examined. He has
had room at 422 9Th street northwest
where he remained housed up SO much of
the time that his friends became alarmed
For two weeks, it is stated, he has left his
room only when it was necessary to get
food. The surgeons adjudged him insane
and he will be cared for at the insane
asylum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
Car Service to Glen Echo.

On and after Sunday. July 81 will leave
seth st. and Prospect ave, Georgetown. via the W.
and G, f. R. r., every five minnses from g Pm
until midnight returning the same schedule
from Glen Echo. Cars will Leave Chevy Chase Cir
cle via Glen Echo r. r., every ten minutes after
schedule. au1-I2f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
HOW THEY STAND 1T.
District Soldiers Cheerful Under
Most Adverse Conditions.


Joseph Gutenberg, a member of the Dis
trict regiment of volunteers, has written
to his parents in this city from the camp
in front of Santiago. AS an indication of
the scarcity of letter paper in camp. it
may be stated that the communication was
closely written for the sake of economy
upon small sheets, ore of which had been
torn and sewed together with black thread.
The letter says:
I'VE are now near the Spanish lines We
have been in the trenches ready to fire,
but the Spaniards have got up flag OF
truce. We think they will surrender San
tiago today. You can hardly believe how
the Cubans live. 1t is sight. Under big
trees or in huts of palms, the little children
go around without any clothes, and they
are half starved. They live on nuts, fruits
and what they find. The Spanish are
losing ground every time they fight. We
have driven them new to q point within
three miles of Santiago, and we have sol
diers all around Santiago, and they can t
get out If they don't surrender we can
take the city In two days easy. They are
starving besides. The harbor is still
blockaded. Yesterday two of the Spanish
soldiers came over and gave themselves
UP, and they told US they are starving out.
Most of them are sick. We are now in the
field and have no tents. We have built
huts out of trees, and each man has got 20
cook his own meals.
Last night it raired hard and we all
got wet, but we don't mind that have
rot had my clothes off for three days and
nights, because we don't know when we
are going on another march. Those
n arches are tough because this country is
all mountains and hills. The first march
we had was fifteen miles over hills and
mountains and through swamps. 1t ic nc
warmer here than in Washington. / like
it pretty well down here In Cuba. The
boys have got no paper, but by luck I got
this piece.
1.-THE boys think we will be home in four
months from now, and 1 think the same.
am in the best of health
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04

Zion Baptist Church Sunday school, f
street between Sd and 4th streets south
west, has elected officers for the ensuing
year as fo1lowsi w. d. Jarvis, superintend-
emit; Mrs NJ. L. Banks, first assistant SUI
perintendent; Mrs. e. A. Latney. second
assistant superintendent; Miss Josephine
Matthews, secretary; Miss Annie Howard.
first assistant secretary; Mrs E. Jones.
second assistant secretary; Mr.. r. Watts,
treasurer; Mr.. Witianl Hurd, librarian:
Miss A Parker, first assistant librarian:
Mrs. j. Browne. seeondrassistant librarian:
ushers, Mr.. j. E. Ennis. Mr.. c. Purdy. Mr..
A. Ferguson, Mr.. H Brown, Mr.. r. Svd.
nor, Mr. S. Wade; delegates to the Baptist
Sunday School Union, chr. c. b. Walker
Mr.. ]. E. Ennis Mrs. J. H. Sunler; delegates
to the INSTRUMENTATION Sunday school
Arena Brooks, DR.. C. Childs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
CONTRACT AWARDED,
improvements Projected in Office of
Register of WiIls.

In accordance with instructions of the
Attorney General the register of wills has
awarded to the FeHton Metallic Manufac-
turing Company the contract for complet-
ing the freproof features in the Probate
Court. new record case, with roller
shelves and metallic curtains. will suppant
the wooden framework heretofore in use
and double door and metallic window
frame and shutter will be added to the
vault.
Mr. McGll's request for the necessary
appropriation was granted a the last ses-
sion of Congress. These improvements will
complete the facilities introduced by Mr.
McGill to protect the records and papers in
mis- office against damage by fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
MEDICAL.
DIR. LeafF1errr1an.

Expert specialist in the cure of all special din,
eases OF men and women. Oonsultafisn fr,.~
Hours. to II 10 8: Tues Tilurx and sal
cveniaes, to g. COZ r nv. Closed on SUNDAY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
THE STAR DY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed tn
them to any address In the United
States or Canada, by ordering IT at
this Office. in person or by letter.
Terms: 13 cents per week; % 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. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
Lowest Fine ImpGsed.

Edward Pryor. colored wheelman. was
a prisoner in the Police Court this morn
ing.
I'm guilty" he answered, when arraign-
ed for not having Il lighted lamp on his
bicycle. But" he added, II would like to
say something"
Nv hat is it?" Judge Taylor asked.
My lamp had just gone OUT he answer
ed- 1t was all right when l turned Wash
iTgton circle
Was the lamp hot or cold when YOU
made the arrest?" the officer was asked
1t was Is cold as il there had never been
any light IL. II, the officer answered.
The court imposed the lowest fine. 81. or
three days on the farm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
Coaster Meets With Accident

Edward Cowling. seventeen years old who
lives at No. 1914 18th street. fell from his
bicycle on Grant road about I o'clock last
night, and was seriously injured. 1t is
stated that the accident was caused by the
leaking of the front wheel of his machine
while he was coasting on a hill near Con-
necticut avenue The young man was un-
conscious when picked up. and continued so
until he reached the eighth precinct police
station, where he was CONVEYED on a CheIrI-
Chase car. The police took him to Freed
mems Hospital He had been injured about
the head. This morning the doctors re-
ported mat the patient was out of danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
Heat PrOstratiOns.

John B. Sullivan, living at goth and Gales
streets northeast, was overcome by the
heat about O'Clock yesterday afternoon
at the It'll street wharf. He was taken to
the Emergency Hospital in the hospital
ambulance.
George Brown, boatman from Harper
Ferry, was also unable to stand the heat
yesterday He was stricken near 26th and
L streets, and the police removed him to
the Emergency Hospital
There was an unknown man overcome by
the heat in South Washington yesterday
but he was able to go home after the appli-
cation of local treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
Guilty Only of Loud Talking

m guilty Of loud talking, but not of
Deing drunk" pleaded Mary Lewis. a COL
ored woman, when arraigned in Judge
Scott court this morning for having been
disOrderly on the Piney Branch road
Anything unusual in the case?'
She tried to bite my hand" Policeman
SFeer answered.
Five dollars" said the court, and Mary
went back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04

Lieut.. Harry Lee of Marine Corps
Given Sword.


Given n Sword.
Mr.. Harry Lee, who has become a sec
ond lieutenant in the Marine Corps, was
yesterday afternoon presented by a num-
Der of his friends with a handsome sword.
The presentation was made by Station
Master ]. S. Meushaw, at TIE Baltimore
and Potomac station, where for the past
six years Lieutenant Lee has served
usher and extra ticket examiner. The
new lieutenant is a son of Mr.. j. w. Lee Of
the adjutant generals office at the War
Department. ard was for seven years a
member of the Washington Light Infantry.
He was also a member of the Columbia
Athletic and Washington Light Infantry
athletic clubs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
Asks for Receiver

Mrs Elizabeth Dawson has entered s,1it
against Marion V. Brenenan and others 10
enforce Judgment Of 81 $50 secured
against the defendant. For this purpose
II is asked that a receiver be appointed for
the property at I26 2Uth street northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04

Mr.. a. F. Springsteen of the Post Office
Department has received an invitation to
attend the reunion of his regiment, the
65d Indiana Volunteers. to be held at
Waynetown, Ind, August %, 1898. Mr..
Springsteen enlisted IN the above regiment
July %, 1862, at the age of twelve years
and served until June 81; 1865, when he
was honorably discharged with his COM
pany al Greensboro. n. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
Child NJ Defendant.

Nellie Mcclure, a girl, who said she was
twelve years old. was today fined s. by
Judge Mills for assaulting Alice Thomas, a
child of about the same age. The assault
was the outcome of the use of epithets
which caused Judge Mills to express sur
prise that girls of the age OF those in the
case were not better guarded from con-
Eliminating influences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
BENEFIT of Di.triet Volunteer.

The up-to-date pleasure Club has ar
ranged for an excursion to River View,
wednesday, Augusti "a, the proceeds of
which are to be forwarded to the proner
authorities for the sbenefit of the District
Volunteers. An excellent program of
amusements has been prepared and every
effort is to be made for the pleasure ri
guests. Tickets can be had only from mem.
perS of the club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
struck by Unknown Co,orea Man

Albert TAYLOR. nineteen years old. who
lives at 523 9th street southwest. was
struck In his side with brick by an I'M
known colored man, near 9Th and E streets
southwest, last night The painfully in
Jured man was removed to the Emergency
Hospital in the fourth precinct patrol wa
gon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
Fails to Pay Fine

For the larceny Of pair of gold cuff but-
tons, valued at 50. from Mr. William NJ
Langtree, Frederick Minor, coIored was
today fined $40 by Judge Mills. In defarIt
of payment of the amount Minor was esnt
70 Jail for thirty days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
$500 Excursions to- The senshore e. .,,,
via PcnnsyIN NJ In Ruiirnnh

for AtIantlc City. Cape May, Ocean CITY
ana Sea Isle City Tickets on sale for
II am. and l2:4J pm. trains FRIDAYS and
return until the following TUESDAYS ar Tate
OF 80, including transfer of passenger in
Hhiladelphia.-Advt. --
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04

From Washington to Annapolis junction.
Frederick, Charlestown and intermediaf =
points at greatly reduced rates. Tickets
sod Saturday and Sunday during the sea
son valid for return until Monday follow
ins.-Adyt