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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
On His Personal Bonds.

II amt no vag," declared Edward Peck
EFT, colored boy, who appeared in Judge
SCOTS court this morning on a charge pre-
ferred by a policeman. The only thing al
legged against the boy was that he had
been lettering about three pool rooms in
the vicinity of r and 18th streets.
There are three pool rooms there" said
the officer, "and Beckett is continually
about them
rs he employed in the rooms?" the court
asked.
IF he's employed in one of them" an
swered the officer, ''he must he employed
in all of them. He says, however, that II
you will take his personal bonds he will
not loaf about these places any more"
What have you to say about the officer
charger Beckett was ask ID.
Judge, work in one of the pool rooms, -
he answered.
IF you are employed in only one Of them
how is it you are in the other rooms SC
much?'
Because there is a piano in one of the
places and ! go there to hear the music"
The boy was released on his personal
bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
SOLDIER LIFE IN PORTO RICO.
One American Representative COM
fOrtnbIy DomiciIed.

An American soldier in Porto Rico has
written letter to a relative i'm this place
dated at Lares, October ~ which is in
part, as follows:
ut would have been difficult to write you
before this. but Tow ] am enjoying the hos
FATALITIES of rich Spanish country home
and am much better satisfied than l ever
dreamed of being when l started for this
island. I am simply charmed with the pic
turesque scenery this hilly place affords.
1t certainly is grand. | would give any
thing for kodak and if there is a chance
TO get one here ] am going to have it.
There are scenes here | would give any
thing to have at home. Some of these peo-
pie have large field glasses. l sometimes
take one on the highest Hill here and view
the surrounding country. which consists OF
hills covered with orange. banana and cof-
fee groves, dotted here and there with farm
houses.
I'm the matter of meals, We have for
breakfast coffee-and it is coffee, too-and
We have milk and sugar to go in it, The
milk is all boiled for health. Then fish,
steak, rice and fried bananas, which last is
one of the finest dishes | ever ate. 1t is
customary in this country to eat no break
fast. but they fix one for us Americans.
For dinner we have fish, boiled beef,
chickens. potatoes. rice, baked bananas.
beans and some other dishes we do not
have in America. About an hour after din
We nave SOllet, am dIHlllS u
like it.
"A Virginia boy rooms with me here. We
take an hour and a half each watching at
night until o'clock. Then both go to bed,
for the natives never bother the houses at
ter O'Clock. But before that time, occa-
sIonally, We shoot at them for an hour.
Several of the natives have been killed by
cur boys, One dead one was carried by
here this morning, going to Lares to the
priest.
Our nearest seacoast town is San Juan.
seventy miles away. We can ride on a
railroad forty miles then thirty miles must
be ridden on ponies. Baggage must be car
ried on pack mules from Arecibo We get
ponies to ride anywhere we want to go, and
We nave nice time of ii. Our work, you
know, is all at night.
Most of the girls here play either the
guitar or piano, some both. They play a
Few American pieces. but the music COM
prises mostly Spanish waltzes."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
November ~, 1898.
Outsiders Children in the Schools

To The Editor of The Evening Star
Referring to recent publications on the
subject. l feel justified i'll saying that as
District taxpayer, and as an humble mem
Der of the board of trade committee on
schools, l have not favored the idea of ex-
Guiding from our public schools the children
of citizens of adjoining states. AS far as l
am informed, the board of trade has never
voted to exclude the children of non-resi-
dents. whether they are taxpayers or net.
1t should be remembered that Washing
ton is the Eauonal city, more than half of
the property being owned by the United
States government in trust for all the pen-
pie. Narrow, provincial and exclusive ideas
are out of place here. With Increased APP
preparations we would be glad to educate
al who can attend our schools
Those who have the best interests of the
District at heart desire all Americans to
consider themselves as joint owners of this
city. the pride of all America and the only
place in which all citizens have an equal
interest. OF course, if we should be over
crowded with children from the states. we
should expect increased appropriations the
increase in such case to be payable from
the United States treasury instead of from
District revenues
What is most desired is for our neighbOrs
IN Maryland and Virginia to assist through
their representatives in Congress in get
ting increased school facilities so that the
primary and Industrial schools at lsast may
not suffer for want of room.
THOMAS w. GILMER.
November a, 1898
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
Death of james O'Netl

James ONeil, respected citizen OF
Washington for nearly fifty years, died OF
cancer Tuesday night at SIS street north.
west, the residence of his son. Mr. O'Nei
was native of Ireland. After coming tc
this country he settled on Capitol Hill
working for number of years on the Can.
itol extension under General Meigs, and
for the greater part of his life in this coun.
try lived on b street between LIST and ID
of his fellow workmen. he enlisted AND
served in Captain Dick tMorgan's company
Mechanics Union Rifles of the District
Volunteers. Mr.. ONeil leaves but one SON
Mr.. James O'Neil, withtwhom he lived the
latter part of his life. Surviving his wife
some forty years. The funeral will take
place Friday morning from st. Josenh's
Church, where requium mass will be cele.
brated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
Receives the Grand Officers.

Grand Chancellor John c. Yost. accom-
panied by the officers of the Grand Lodge
Of the District of Columbia. paid Myrtle
Lodge. No. -. the annual visitation at its
castle han. 316 Pennsylvania avenue south
east. Tuesday. November - Vice Chan
ceIlor Percy i. Moore on behalf of Myrtle
Lodge, welcomed the Grand Lodge officers
and visiting brethren The reports of the
grand keeper Of records and seal and grand
master of excheguer showed. it is said
that Myrtle Lodge is one Of the most flour
lShIng lodges in this domain, with an eff
hcient corps Of officers. a large delegation
of visitors was present from the different
lodges in this and neighboring domains
Al the conclusion OF the exercises a COLA
ton was served. and the remainder of the
evening was occupied with social features
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
Coal and FirewOod.
S. S. Daish & Son, 105 18th St nw.-Ady
Musicale by st. Peters School.

An entertainment was given last evening
by st. Peters Sunday school at the school
hall. A large audience was present. The
program was as follows:
Overture, orchestra; Just Before the
Battle, Mother" chorus; old Black Joe, :"
vocal duet. Mrs. VIM. Cotton, Mr. VIM
Bolger; "Old Black joe instrumental solo,
Mrs. Thos. Kane: THE Girl From Paris -
Miss Elsie Worth; Remember Me to All at
Home, Mr. VIM. Mcknight: recitation,
Master John Meagher: Because l Love
You. Dear" Miss Katie Mcbride: seec-
tions, orchestra: when You and / Were
Young" vocal duet. Mrs. VIM. Cotton. Mr.
VIM Bolger; when You and / Were
Young" Instrumental solo, Miss Anna
Rogers; recitation, Miss Elsmore; MY
Dreams of YOU Miss Zula Andrews;
Take Your Clothes and Co." Miss Elsie
ORTIZ Sketch Dances" instrumental
duet. Miss Carrie Smith Miss Gusse Smith /;
Come Back 10 Erin vocal solo, Miss
Hattie Richie; Come Back to Erin" in
strumental solo. Mrs. Thos. Kane: My
Country, It's of Thee" finale, orchestra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
BUSINESS MEN ORGANIZE.
Association Formed for Mutual Bene
fit and Other Purposes.

There will be meeting in parlor 10, Will
lard's Hotel, tomorrow evening Of the Bust
ness Mems Associa ton, when new members
will be received, constitution and bylaws
adopted, and officers elected for a term Of
one year. The association was organized
at a well-attended meeting of business men
held at the Hotel Regent last Thursday
evening, when temporary officers were
elected, Mr.. w. S. Knox being chosen chair
man and Mr. w. S. Mexican secretary.
All reputable business men of the Dis
trict are eligible to membership In the as
ISOLATION, the objects and purposes of
which are as follows stated to be: ITO
bring the business men of the District of
Columbia into closer business and social
relationship for mutual advantage; to form
an organization by which the sense of the
business men of the District can always be
promptly had relative to matters involving
their own business interests, and to adopt
ways and means, from time to time, to pro-
mote the advancement of the business in
terests OF the members of the association
individually and the District of Columbia
generally"
cordial invitation to bus ness men to be
present at the meeting tomorrow evening
and become members of the association is
extended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
The stars Course Commended.

TIC the Editor of The Evening Star:
/ am glad that the proverbial gratitude Of
the negro displayed itself in the meeting
held by the negro citizens of this city last
night. Being a daily reader of The Star, as
we'll as other papers of Washington, have
noticed the fairness with which it has treat
ed the subject of late outrages upon color
ed citizens in the south The Star more
nearly realizes, as l understand it, the true
feelings of the negro than any other metro
politan paper in the United States that it
has been my good fortune to see. We are
not fools: We do not ask nor desire negro
supremacy. We ask for fair field and no
favor. Gladly assuming the responsibilities
of citizenship, We but ask for treatment
as such We ask that our homes, pur-
chased by the sweat of our brows; our citi-
zenship purchased by years of toll in level
ing the forests and making the waste
places fruitful; our wives, saved as honest
wives of honest husbands; our children
born in holy wedlOck and not concubinage
shall be respected. Shall our children be
born in habitations like human beings or
upon the leaves of the forest like wild
beasts, as eight We're compelled in the
late North Carolina riots? Calmly and dis
paSsionately, let me ask if the conduct of
the white people in the late riot shows the
moral, intellectual and material advance
ment and superiority claimed for them or
condition that would disgrace sem-civ-
ilized people?
Again, is this a struggle for an advance
ment that rebounds to the glory of intelli-
gence, morality and Christianity or a de-
grading endeavor for political place and
power? Are republics based upon the recti-
tude of the majority or the superior accu-
mutation of the exalted class2
Go on, brave Star, traversing your orbit
denouncing the wrong, approving the right
There is a Divinity that shapes our ends
Rough hew them we may
JOHN A. DAVIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
CLOSES THIS EVENING.
Association of Baptist Churches
Ready to Adjourn.

The annual convention of the Columbia
Association of Baptist Churches will be
brought to a close with a session at 80
o'clock this evening in Metropolitan Bap-
fist Church. Rev. c. A. Stakeiy will de-
liver an address upon the subject of Re
ligion in Social Life"
AT the sessions of the association yester-
day afternoon and evening the reports of
the committees on missions, on obituaries
and Sunday schools were received and
adopted. 1t was decided that the next an
nual convention shall be held at the First
Baptist Church, this city. Rev. G. s. Will
Hams was chosen to deliver the annual ser
mon on that occasion, with Rev. E. w.
Bliss as his alternate.
Resolutions We're adopted thanking Met
ropolitan Church for its entertainment.
Rev. r. H. kerfoot of the Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary delivered brief ad-
dress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
Seaman Pleads for Favor.

James ]. Carr said guilty when ar
raigned before Judge Scott this morning as
a vagrant and suspicious person.
Il found him on F street yesterday beg
cling from door to door, Policeman Adams
said. He had just arrived in the city and
will leave if your honor will take his per-
sonal bonds.'
Where is your homer" Carr was asked
Newport News" was his answer.
rs your home there?'
My home is in Morristown, N j. he
explained. but I'm a seaman and I'm GO
ing to Newport News for job
VIII you leave the city right away If /
let you go?''
II will, your honor
His personal bonds were taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
Result of a Street Fight.

Charles Edwards and Charles Hamilton,
to whom Attorney Moss referred as the
two Charles" We're in Judge Kimballs
court today on account of their having en-
gagged in a street fight. Edwards was in
the prisoners dock and Hamilton was the
prosecuting witness. The latter charged
that the prisoner struck him on the eye
and ran.
What was the cause of the trouble?' the
judge wanted to know.
Il had a huckster wagon" Hamilton an
swered, and he struck me because l tried
to keep him from taking an APPLE
The defendant made his statement and
the court said the penalty was SO or thirty
days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
TbanksGiyinG Mt the Tbeafers.

Performances were given at all of the
theaters this afternoon, and each house
was crowded, despite the very unfavorable
weather prevailing. The largest attendance
was observable at the Lafayette Squar.
Opera House, where Alice Nielsen and her
company sang The Fortune Teller every
seat for the performance being sold last
evening.
1t is expected that the performances to-
night will also be Well attended and local
interest attaches to the Hula Girl the
Harms brothers buriesque, which will be
given by the Columbian University students
a the Grand Opera House, and which will
be attended by the foot ball team of that
university and that of Georgetown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
Coal and FirewOOd.


S. s Daish & Son, 7o5 18th St n.w.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
Presentation to Pastor.

Rev. John H. Griffin, pastor of Ebenezer
NJ. E. Church. corner 4th and D streets
southeast. was the recipient of a beautiful
Thanksgiving suit. 1t was given him by a
club of his church, known as 1.-The Friend
ship Club" with membership of fifty-five,
the most of whom were present at the par
sonage last night. The officers areT Mrs
Amelia Spriggs, president; Mrs Mamie
ware, secretary; Prof. J. w. Fowler, treas
urer.
DR.. Wilder and Rev NJ w. Clair PHI b.,
presiding elder, were present. Mrs. Mamie
Ware delivered the presentation address
and the pastor responded. Ice cream, cake
ana fruits Of the season were served
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon and Marshall Hall, 10 am. and l 40
pm
Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress
Monroe at $50 pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate points at $50 am.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. to
pm
Trains leave 1312 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10
am to pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from $40
TO $40 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
bill Dismissed.

The original bill in the case of Henry c.
Murphey and others against Rufus X Hell
pkenstine and others has been dismissed
and the demurrer thereto sustained by Judge
Cox in District Equity Court No l. 1t was
sought TO have set aside a certain convey
ence Of rea! estate made by Mr. Helphen-
slime and his wife To Henry NJ Baker and
by Mr. Baker and his wife to Mrs Hell
phenstine In the bill II was charged that
the transfer mentioned was to relieve Mr.
He!phenstine from paying certain claims
against a proprietary remedy company. OF
which he was one of the members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
Drunk and TrOubIes0rne

Judge, will you let me off this time o.
Joseph Clagett asked Judge Scott this morn
ing, when he was arraigned on a charge
of disorderly conduct
why should l let you go?' the Judge
asked him.
I've got a pretty good job, and if /
go down 1 may lose it,
You look very much as if you have been
on Spree
Policeman Ellis said Glagett was drunk
and lying on the pavement when he found
him
And he gave me considerable trouble
the officer added.
A penalty of So or fifteen days was inn
posed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
WITH MASONIC HoNORs.
The Late DIR. Ha mmc II Buried at Con-
EressiOm0l Cemetery.

The funeral of the latesDr. Charles Mas
sey Hammett, former health officer of the
District, took place from his late residence,
No GA F street southwest, at o'clock
this afternoon. 1t was private, being at
tended by only the relatives and immedi-
ate friends of the aecefsed.
Rev. Richard P. williams of Trinity Epis-
copal Church conducted the service and
spoke briefly but fesiingIy of Dr. Hammett,
who had long beena member of the Epis-
copal Church. The Pallbsarers were Health
Officer w. c. Woodward and Drs. James
Dudly Morgan, RaymondlT. Holden, George
+: Fenwick. G. Lee Cole Aand John f. Price.
The 1nterment was made at Congression-
al cemetery, where Dawson Lodge No. 16,
F. A. A. NJ, conducted the Masonic burial
service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
OBJECTIONS UPHELD.
JI dye kimbaII Reminds n SpcciaI
Officer of His Duty.

Special Policeman Jacob Thompson, doing
duty in the Center market failed to notify
Robert Foulks, colored, this morning of his
official authority when he arrested him.
Robert objected to going with him, and
during the struggle he used a little vio-
lence. The officer was in citizens clothes,
and, as the coored man knew nothing of
his identity, Judge Kimball said he had a
right to resist.
Foulks was sitting in the market enjoying
a nap when the officer came along and dis
turbed his slumbers. Being aroused so sud-
denly Foulks INDUCED in a little profanity
For this Judge kimball fined him So. He
dismissed a charge of assault, and instruct
ed the officer that when he makes an arrest
1t is well to Lofty his prisoner that he is
possessed of the requisite authority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Water Color Club Exhibit.

The exhibit of the Water Color Club at
the art gallery, No. 1920 Connecticut ave-
nue.. was visited today ny holiday throng.
The doors We're opened at 8 o'clock this
morning and will not close until O'Clock
this evening. This is one of the finest
exhibits ever placed before the public by
the club. and demonstrates the high stand
ard Of merit set by the committee in its Sc
lections, and also the progress made by
Washington artists. The exhibition will
continue until December ).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
Charge Nat snstnincd.

A small colored bay named David Stew
art was tried in the Police Court TODAY fo,
an alleged assault on Annie Campbell TIL,
latter, full-grown, woman, told of tn,
boys visit to her houseIand of the troubI,
she had with him. sShe charged thar ht
threw brick at her, but this he denie I'd
discharged him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.
len.y-Han1on.s "superba. I"

Acadeny-Han1on's ''Superba."
Columbia Theater-"The Red, White and
Blue"
Grand Opera House-"The Hula Girl"
KeruaE's Lyceum Theatei-Weber's Pa
risiln Widows"
Lafayette Square-"The Fortune Teller"
National Theater-'Way Down East
Metropolitan A. NJ Z. Church-Bischoff
Concert.
Ohio avenue and 10Th street-Battle of
Gettysburg.
National Rifles Hall-Dance.
Metzerott HaIl-Wargraph exhibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
Distribution of Turkeys.

Messrs. Woodward and Iothrop, propri-
etors of the Boston House, distributed last
evening among their married employees
ninety-four fine turkeys for Thanksgiving
day. This me-honored New England Gus
tom is strictly adhered to by these gentle
men, both of whom hail from down east"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
Testifies for BOSTON

James Harry Smith. formerly an attor-
ney-at-law of this city, who is now serving
a sentence in the New Jersey state prison
at Trenton. was put on the stand late YES
terday afternoon in Criminal Court No. /
as witness for the defendant in the case
OF Geo. II. Boston, charged with violating
the pension laws. This Is the second trial
of Boston. the jury that sat during the first
hearing of the case several weeks reporting
that il ives unable to reach an agreement
The government closed its case just before
Smith was placed on the stand. The trial
Will be resumed Friday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
Suspect Arrested.

J. Clifford Lopez. alias Frank Magea, has
been arrested in Baltimore, at the request
of Inspector Mattingly of this city. Mr..
Matungly has reason for believing that
the prisoner is wanted here for passing
forged checks for small amounts on Rich
& Co. and A. Minister, local merchants
Mr.. Mattingly has taken steps to have the
accused man brought to Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24

Mr.. Z. l. Jordan of 406 H street was pre-
scented last evening with a very pretty sill
Yer pitcher, tray and loving cup, the gift
OF a number of friends. Those present at
the ceremony were Harry Szegedy, William
Mckinney. Paul Cain. J.. b. Neindorf
Frank Oldham, George Stagmaier, James
Collins, Asher Stockton, Edward Reynolds
Frank Salan, Edward Jordan, jr., and other
friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
1.-THE Royal Limited"

The most superb equipment in the world.
Leaves b. and o. station :, pm. daily, ar
rives New York pm. Exclusive Pullman
service. Parlor cars, observation, cafe
smoking car and dining car. No excess fare
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
additional Dining Car Service, South
HALLWAY

Dining cars will be operated on Southern
railway u nited States Fast MALI trains.
daily. the year round commencing 23d in
slant. This completes dining car service on
the double daily trains of the Southern
railway To Florida, Atlanta and points
south and southwest.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
SmaIl's Flowers.

j. II small & Sons, florists 18th and G
SITS. Washington, and 1153 Broadway. NY.
latest novelties; specialties. American Beau
" roses, yioiets. orchids; floral decoration
In all its branches.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24

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sanative uses. nothing soothing, purifying and
refreshing as bath with CUTICURA SOAP, The
most effective skin purifying and Identifying soap
In the world. well purest and sweetest fof
toilet. bath and nursery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
THE SALE AT I.ANSBTRGHS

The advertisement of Lansburgh Furni-
ture Co. in yesterdays Star stated that
the Special Sale of the Pennsylvania In
stallment Co.'S stock would continue
Thanksgiving day and Saturday, Nov.
26th." 1t should have stated that ii will
also continue on Friday, Nov. - 0omor-
row.. The goods are being sold at SOC on
the dollar and even less. Furniture, Car
pets. Curtains, etc Such prices on high
class goods have never been known before,
and all interested should lose no time in
making their selections.