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Evening star., 1898-11-12

A young colored man whose name ap-
peared on the Police Court record as AL
fonzo Blackston made a denial Of a charge
of bad conduct when called before Judge
Scott this morning
HE said, You're a - liar" was Ser
geant Dunnigan's charge against him. Il
was called to a house where a health in
spector was making an inspection" said
the officer, and found dog, pig and fowls
in there"
Judge, your honor" said the young man,
when the inspector said there was a pig
there ! just called him a liar for fun"
Five dollars was the amount the court
charged him for his fun.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
AUCTION SALES OF REAL ESTATE, 60,
Today.

Thomas J Owen. Auct., si3 ST nw-Chan-
cety sale 81 No. oil ST. NV. on Saturday, Now
- at $50 pm. william B. ReiIly. trustee.
pehcAnson Bros, Aucts.. 9th ana ID sis NV
iInste's sale Of No iS9 Pa ave NV. on Sa:-
urdHy' Nov. Il, nt 4;3o pm Samuel Bicler and
element w Howard. trustees.
. L. Sloan q Co. Aucts 1907 q 81 NV
thaheety sale II No Coo 4 81 NV. on SATURDAY,
nov, l.. at 4:3o pm. Simon J. Martin and
Charles }. Gallagher. trustees
Monday.
buncanson Bros. Aucts Oh and n SITS NV
trustees sale of unimprcvcd property on cham
Pii'lh ave be-. Superior and Erie stS on Morday
Nov Ia. At pm. Eugene Carusi and Aids n.
Browne trustees
Z u Sloan & Co. Aucts I407 q ST nw-Sale
OF Tot at Sc cor. cf 1th and Al SITS n W or II N
day Nov Il. at pm. Chrs & Glover end
Frank T Rawlings. trustees
Ihos j. Owen, Auct.. si3 f ST. nw-Saln cr
real estate notes. on Monday. Nov II. at a1s + st.
NV. at l pm.
ben'ans n Bros Aucts.. 9Th and ID SITS NV
trustees sale OF unimproveG property on II st
he'' .'th ana 26t' Sts. NV. and u ST. bet 23i
ana 2ith SITS. NV. NV, Monday Nov L. at
40 pm Eugene Carusi ard Adds H. Brcuue.
trustees.
Marcus Notes. Anct.. 631 la. ave NV Sale Of
tapestry rrgs, &c., Monday, Nov. Ia at 10
am, at auction rooms
Evening star., 1898-11-12
I5c. Round Trip to Arlington Sunday
Electric trains every As min. 13la & Pa. ave
Advertisement.



Miles Medley, colored, was arrested last
night by Precinct Detective McGlue and
locked up at the third precinct station as Il
suspicious character. He was arrested on
complaint of Mrs. Florence Aires, the wo-
man who was robbed on the street about
two years ago of a quantity of jewelry.
Mrs. Aires appeared in the Police Court
this morning and related her experiences
on the street in the neighborhood of Du-
pont Circle this week. She told Judge Scott
that she had been followed by the defend
ant three nights. One night there was an
other man with him, and third one came
out of an alley and gave a low whistle as
a signal. The prisoner, she said, accosted
her one night when she was with her
brother, and she said he shook his fist at
her brother. Mrs. Aires said she was CON-
PEELED to be on the street three nights a
week going from the cars to her home and
the prisoners conduct had frightened her.
Mrs. Aires mother, who was with her one
night, also gave testimony.
The defendant denied the charge He ad-
mitted he was in the neighborhood, but
said he was there waiting for his wife to
come from her service place.
Judge Scott assessed a penalty of SO or
sixty days.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT.
Action of Authorities in Case of
Policeman BackenEefmer.


Policeman BackenEefmer.
Policeman Henry Backenheimer was re-
Gently found guilty by Trial Officer Pugh
of failing to arrest a man last month who
was engaged in disorderly conduct The
officers defense was that he knew the
party and could get him at any time, and
therefore started to arrest another man
guilty of the same conduct
Major Sylvester, the chief of police, in
forwarding the findings to the Commission
ers, indorsed them as follows:
This man has been on the force COM
paratively short time which to me is the
only and but a slight excuse for leniency.
w mere an officer witnesses a violation OF
law and does not endeavor to make prompt
arrest 1t is to his dscredit In this case
| appreciate the fact that the non-law-abid-
ing rejoice in the removal Of a police officer
and that at times the same class cherish
animosiues against individual members of
Their kind, and would be gratified if such
a person should be arrested. | have no rea-
son to believe the accused to be an untruth-
ful man, and if a bottle was thrown at him
by an unknown party, whom he did not
oVertake,, it would be necessary for some
one to assist in apprehending that person,
winch was done in this instance The doubt
as to whether there was strict perform
ance of duty on this occasion is very slight
but am willing to give the officer the ben
ent or 1t, with the understanding that
should a similar apparent neglect occur in
the future 1t will result in his removal
from the force
The. recommendation of Major Sylvester
mas been approved by the Commissioners.
1t pays to read the want columns of The
star Hundreds of situations are filed
through them
Evening star., 1898-11-12
COLORED METHODISTs.
Virginia Annual Conference Arranges
to Adjourn Tomorrow.

The Virginia annual conference Of the
Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, which
has been in session at the Hillsdale Station
c. NJ. E. Church since Wednesday, will ad-
journ tomorrow after Bishop Isaac Lane,
the presiding bishop, has made public the
appointments of ministers to their new
charges. The delegates in attendance now
number about eighty, it is stated. The ses-
sions of yesterday were devoted principally
to the reading and adoption of ministers
reports. Rev. NJ c. Pierce conducted the
devotional exercises yesterday morning. AT
TINS session the character of Rev. j. o. kel-
ly of Clarksville Station, Va, was passed
by the conference, but he was discontinued
on account of inactivity, it was said.
The committee that had been appointed to
wait upon Secretary Porter and ascertain
what time 1t would be convenient for the
President to receive the delegates to the
conference returned and recommended that
committee only be appointed TO wait upon
the President. Their recommendation was
approved, and the following committee was
chosen: Bishop Lane, Revs. r. e. Hart
c. NJ. Blouut c. P. Mhoon, ]. r. White, j.
E. Dixon, G. w. Wiley and j. W. Harris
The President received the committee yes
terday during the forenoon. At the evening
session yesterday Rev. Fendall officiated
at the devotional exercises. More reports
were read.
The press of business has been so great
that the Womans Missionary Society was
not able to secure the church for meetings
until today. At the conference sessions to-
day the committees on education. temper
ance. Sunday school. missions and publish
ing interests reported.
Bishop Lane who resides in Jackson,
Tenn, and is in charge of the third episco-
pal district of the G. NJ. +. Church, having
just completed his twenty-fifth year as
bishop, his silver anniversary was observed
by reception rendered him at the Hillsdale
Station c. NJ E. Church. There was d
large attendance, and the following program
was carried out: Opening song by choir; in
vocation, Rev. J. E. Dixon; music, audience;
paper by Rev. c. NJ. Blount, paper by Rev.
g. w. Wiley: music audience: paper by
Rev. c. P. Mhoon; solo, by Miss Alberta
Johnson of Lanes Chapel. paper by Rev. NJ.
c. Pierce, solo by Mrs. A. v Quinn, poem
by Solomon G. Brown, solo by Mrs. Mary
Young; address, Rev. J. w. Harris: solo.
Miss Rebecca Young; address, Rev. r. e.
Hart; singing by quartet, led by Mrs Jose
phine Wilmington of Lanes Chapel; adj
dress. Bishop Lane: duet, Misses R. Young
and S. Young. The reception followed. To-
day disciplinary questions are being consid-
cred by the conference.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
Charges Assault.

A young man named3Ghar.es Davis, with
bad cut in his forehead and the skin off
his hands. called ataheaelerk's Office of the
Police Court today andIasked for a warrant
for assault with intentzto kill.
What was done to you? the clerk
asked.
Il was hit in the head with a brick" was
his answer.
Then" explained the clerk, Il can give
you a warrant for enlyssimple assault
This the young man finally agreed to ac-
cept. He charged Il. Louis Robinson with
having assaulted him m a boarding house
at 222 B street northwest. Davis said he
was correcting his wife and the fight with
Robinson was the result of the latter's at
tempting to interfere with him. The other
side of the story will be told when the case
is tried in court.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
Minus Cash

Guilty was the plea of Fish Bill' Lam
caster, a coloJe ed man from "Fishtown."
when arraigned in the Police Court this
morning for disorderly conduct. Il amt
got nothin' to say this time.'' he said, re-
membering he had violated his promise
made a few days ago when he was in the
tolls.
You Were here a few days ago. I be-
lieve?" Queried the court.
That's right" said the prisoner. He did
not have IS and the court committed him
for two weeks.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
Plea of Guilty and Fine Of $50.

Augustus Douglass, a colored youth, resi-
dent of Anacostia, pleaded guilty in the
Police Court today to a charge of carrying
pistol. He was released from the work
house only few days ago. He said some
of his neighbors threatened TO DO him in
Jury and he armed himself with pistol.
Yes; erday, he alleged. he was attacked by
some of the men who had threatened him
and he ran to the police station i'm Ana
costa. When he surrendered the weapon
the officer locked him up. The pistol was
found to be not loaded. Judge kImball
fined him $50. with four months in jail as
the alternative.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
VERDICT, OF GUILTY.
Jury COnvfcts William Clark, but
Adds Recommendations to Mercy.

The trial of William H Clark yesterday
afternoon, who was charged with permit
ting gaming in the room in rear of his
cigar store at 32Os NJ street, resulted in a
verdict of guilty, with recommendation to
mercy. Mr. Clark's place was raided, as
heretofore stated in The Star, when two
games were in progress. A dozen witnesses
told of having played cards in the place
They played for cigars, and two of them
admitted they had made side bets of mon
ey. All of them declared that the defend
ant knew nothing of their gambling.
Mr.. Mullowny, for the government ar
gued that it was the defendants duty to
have known what was going on in his
place. The jury so found, and Attorney
Smith gave notice of a motion in arrest Of
judgment.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
EXCURSIONS.

VISITORS IN the city should not fail to visit
Mount Vernon, home and tomb of Wash
lngton. The most delightful route to Mount
vernon is by the iron steamer Charles Ma
calester, built expressly Tor this service
and heated throughout by steam. which
leaves Ith street wharf every week day at
10 a. and 1:45 pm, returning due to ar
rive at Washington at 40 and 5:15 pnl
The sail of thirty-two miles on the historic
Potomac gives the tourists an opportunity
to sec Arlington, Alexandria, Fort Foote
and the modern fCrtifications, Fort Wash
lngton and Fort Sheridan, and many other
points of more than ordinary interest along
the shores of Maryland and Virginia This
company is the only one permitted to sell
admission tickets to Mount Vernon.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
Lieutenant Governor Kean.

Mr.. John Taylor kean, recently elected
lieutenant governor of South Dakota,
passed his early life in this city He held
an important post in the War Department,
which he severed upon his graduation at
the National Law University to practice in
Dakota, ard to assist in and be benefited
by the development of a territory now COM
prising two states of the Union.
Mr.. Kean. by frequent visits and active
corr espondence has kept alive the friend
ships formed years ago, and his numerous
friends in Washington rejoice in the high
honor he has achieved. He married Miss
Bessie Perry, daughter of Mr.. W. G.. Perry
formerly chief clerk of the dead letter Of
flee, and is a brother-i,:-law of Mr.. Apple
ton 7. Clark, j., the architect.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
EXCt TOMORROW.

Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress
Monroe at $50 pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at : am.
Trains leave 1872 street and PENNSYLVANIA
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. TO
pm
Trains leave 13ia street and Perns5 lvania
avenue for Mt. Vernon hourly from 10 am.
to , pm.
Cars leave AqUeduct bridge cof Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from $40
am. to $40 pm.
Cars leave AquedUct bridge every hour
for Falls Church.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
FayOrs Expansion.

An address was delivered last evening be-
fore the Baptist Social Union Il. the Cal
vary Baptist Church by Rev Thomas ].
Morgan. whose subject was "Our Nation
Whence and Whittier" He showed that
the national policy had always been one of
expansion, and he said he saw great fu-
ture Tor America and the world in the pol
icy Of colonization and expansion.
The meeting was presided over by Mr
Charles W. Needham. who delivered an adj
dress OF welcome a piano solo by MIR.
Geoest and a vocal solo by Mrs. Berry were
rendered.
Or. Morgan was commissioner of Indian
affairs under President Harrison, and is
now secretary of the Baptist Home Mission
Society at New York.
Evening star., 1898-11-12

Have Your Fine Horses boarded
at Downeys Model Stables, 1929 I, ST
Unsurpassed facilities for hiring carriages
advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
FRIENDS OF THE BIRDS.
American OrnithoIOgists to Hold Com
vcntiou in This City.

The American Ornithological Union will
hold Its sixteenth annual convention next
Monday in a lecture hail Of the National
Museum. The union was formed I'm New
York in 1888 for the purpose of systema-
tized research on the habits, species and
protection of North American birds. Fifty
prominent ornithologists are active mem
bers, and there are over 800 associate mem-
bers in the United States. The officers are:
DR.. William Brewster, Cambridge. Mass,
president; DIR. c. Hart Merriam sEl Mr..
Robert Ridgway, vice presidents; Mr.. John
H. Sage Portland. Conn, secretary. AID
Mr.. William Dutchor, New York, trea Srrer.
Vice Presidents Merriam and Riegway
are residents of this city. DR.. Merriam s.
chief of the biological survey, Department
of Agriculture, and DR.. Ridgway is curator
of the division of birds Of :he National Mu-
scum.
Evening star., 1898-11-12

81 is the Cost Elsewhere of Doors
that l.ibbey x Co, 9th & n. Y. ave-. are
selling for 81. Suitable for oil finish-AGvt
Evening star., 1898-11-12

John McNally and John Moriarity, who
were arrested on Pennsylvania avenue
southeast for disorderly conduct were un-
able to tell how to plead when arraigned
before Judge Scott this morning
Well said Moriarity, after the bailiff
had talked to him for awhile, I'VE were
both FULL
Information was given by Policeman
Tyser that the men were walking arm in
arm on Pennsylvania avenue and taking
up the whole sidewalk
Why, judge, [ didn't even know I was
arrested until the policeman reached the
telephone" said of the men, He
walked along talking TO US and didn't say
a word about arresting us
Policemen have their own way of MAX
ing arrests" Judge Scott said and he fined
the men s. each.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
Arrange for Social.

At a meeting of the ladies' Moody choir
at Foundry VI. E, Church, yesterday, IT
was decided TO give a social within the next
two weeks, the exact date and place to be
decided upon later. Mrs. Mary NJ North,
the chairman. appointed the following per-
sons as chitirmen of committees in charge
Of the social: Mrs. Lizzie Bradley Mrs p
L Zimmerman. Mrs. Cornelia Campbell
and Mrs T. r. Drummond. The members
of the committees We're requested to meet
next Wednesday afternoon at the office OF
DR.. NJ. ID. Peek for constellation
Evening star., 1898-11-12
Santizone disinfects and deodorizes tn
bath roon.-Advt.
Alleged Attempt 10 Steal Coal.

Two colored men with two carts drove
into the wood and coal yard of William
King & Son, at Goth and X streets, shortly
before noon today and proceeded to load
the carts with coal. The employees of the
yard thought the men had orders to take
the coal, and one cart had been loaded and
taken away before it was learned that the
men had no authority.
The negroes became frightened and es-
capped. failing to return for the other cart
which was turned over to Policeman Hern-
don. He took it to the station. One of the
colored men was recognized as Hence Her
bert. but the identity of the other could
not be learned.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
CITY AND DISTRICT.
improvements Contemplated.

A number of important Improvements
will shortly be made at Emergency Hospi-
tai At a meeting of the executive com
nittee yesterday arrangements were made
for these improvements. They will consist
OF new floors. ceilings and plumbing. The
Ladies Auxiliary will equip the operating
room with new Instruments. The emer-
gency room on the first floor will be remod-
eled and refitied.
The committee which will have charge of
this work consists of John b. Wight Mrs
Arnold Hague and DT. S. NJ. Burnett
Evening star., 1898-11-12
Ask your druggist for Santizone.-Advt
Declared to Be Not Guilty.

Private J. C. Creaner of No / engine
company, District fire department, who was
recently accused by Foreman C. A Kream-
ser of No engine company of being under
the influence of liquor at the latter's house
the 23d of last month, has been found not
guilty by Trial Officer Pugh, and, upon the
recommendation of Chief Paris, the Com
mssioners have dismissed the charge
Evening star., 1898-11-12
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy-"My Friend From india"
Columbia Theater-Frdnk Daniels in The
IDOLS Eye"
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-Mirer and
Vans Bohemian BurIesquers
Lafayette Square-"The Old Homestead" >"
National Theater-"Becausc She Loved
Him So
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle OF
Gettysburg.
Metzerott Hall-Wargraph exhibition.
For amusements see page 81.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
Losing
Strength,

SCOTS EAiULSIO
eased action. 1t su
blood, strong nerves ,
Evening star., 1898-11-12
$1.20 To Baltimore and Re- SI.-

turn Via PennsylVania Railroad
Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday,
Nov. u and 13, good t. return until Mon
day, Nov. H. All trains except Congress
sional Limited.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-11-12

John H. Adriaans, the attorney who was
found guilty of tresspass in the Police Court
several days ago. has applied to the Court
OF Appeals OF the District of Columbia for
writ Of mandamus or certiorari against
Judge Ivory G. kimball The action is for
the purpose of taking the case to the
Court OF Appeals. Attorney ]. l.. Yeager
argued in favor of the petition, and the
matter was taken under consideration by
che col Tt
Evening star., 1898-11-12

District Commissioner Wight, ex-officio
chairman of the committee recently ap-
pointed to suggest plans for the celebration
of the one hundredth anniversary Of the
establishment of the national capital, was
notified today that the President will re-
ceive the committee at 10 o'clock Monday
morning. The committee consists of
Messrs. NJ. NJ, Parker, James G. Berret
John Joy Edison, Charles ]. Bell, r. Ross
Perry Theodore w. Noyes Lawrence Gard
ner, John w. Thompson and A. 7. Britton
Evening star., 1898-11-12
Hack Drivers Orrauize.

An organization known as the Washing
ten Hack Drivers Protective Association
was formed at a meeting held last evening
a the American House. The announced in
tentiOn is TO fight the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company on the question of their right
70 stand at the railroad station. and funds
are to be raised for the purpose of making
q test case.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
Commissioner Ross Much Better.

District Commissioner John w. Ross was
reported this afternoon to be much better,
He is not expected to be able to return to
his duties at the District building, however,
for something likesa week.
Evening star., 1898-11-12

The surgeons of Emei gency Hospital have
successfully triphined the skull of Oliver
Hill, a volunteer soldier. who was injured
at Jacksonville, July 81 by a blow on the
head When the skull was opened it was
found there was a blood clot present on the
brain This was removed and now the pa
tient is doing well.
Evening star., 1898-11-12

DON'T LET YOUR WIFE DRINK
Any other beer but Pabst Milwaukee Beer
It's the purast, oldest, best beer III America
The only beer good enough for your wife
Write or phone for case.
PABST BREWING CO. I03 y. Cap. st.
Evening star., 1898-11-12

You get at Studer's, 936 St, Trees,
Shrubs, Evergreens, hardy Vines, Roses.
Bulbs, ETC., for fall planting no10-6ts
Evening star., 1898-11-12
Operation for Appendicitis.

An operation was performed yesterday at
the Emergency Hospital upon S. B. Cooper
of 81 New Jersey avenue, who inadvert-
entity swallowed an orange seed, producing
appendicitis. The vermiform appendix was
removed and the orange seed was found
lodged in it. The patient is doing well.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
THE GRAND WEDDING

which will take place any day next week
can be made memorable by equally GRAND
PORTRAITS of Bride, Groom and dainty
Maids. done in the highest style of art at
Princes Pa. ave. & 1Ith st.
Evening star., 1898-11-12

LET Us SEND ONE OF OUR PIES
"a real Old-time Pumpkin Pie-and see if
you don't think it about the best Pumpkin
Pie you ever ate. We deliver them, fres n,
at any time 10. 10 and 25c.
KRAFFTS BAKERY. cor. 18th & Pa. ave.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
Orchids and bry,antbemums

J. H. Small & Sons, 14th and q sts, Wash
tngton. and 11J3 Broadway, New York are
exhib biting this week rare and choice speci-
mens-fnest yet shown. See them.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
s1.25 to BaItimore and Return

via b and o.. Saturday and Sunday. No.
vember J. and Is. good for return until fol-
lowing Monday Tickets good going and
returning on all trains.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
co.1 Lowest Price.

Call at my offices for plan of buying that
affords you every protection. Lowest prices
since 1876. ]. Maury Dove 21st and i, 12OU
H, 1926 NJ NV. and 18th and D sw.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-11-12

appoihteu substitute Fhysici9n.
DR.. Charles H. James was today appoint
ed substitute physician to the poor at $50
a month, vice DR.. r, L. Lynch promoted to
be sanitary and food inspector at 81 200 per
annum, vice Fitzroy Sessions. resigned.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
EO G. AND FRANK f. ALTEMI-S

The genuine odd Style" cigar has manu-
facturer's name Carney on inside of box.
Beware of limitations. &c. straight.
Evening star., 1898-11-12

Arlington & Return on sunday. 15c.
Electric trains every 10 min. 1872 & Pa. ave
-Ad Nestise Tnent.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
CITY ITEMS.
Chr. Xander. ano 1th 8.

Assumes full responsibility for the whole
scmeness of all liquors from his warehouse
stock, as none enter into storage except
such that are devoid of poisonous phlegm:
and faints. True connosseurs, who have
used ever SO many good brands of Whisky
assert that they always prefer Chr. Kan
der's splendidly developed Old Reserve Rye
of fragrant ethers, 81 gallon, 81 full quart
which, for the above reasons, l.ayes the
breath sweet, and never causes a headache
Evening star., 1898-11-12

Gas Heating Stoves, 81. %. s.. 30, s175, etc
Oil Heating Stoves. I5c., Sl.10 s2.75, etc
1901 6. c. A. Muddiman & Co, SIG 18th.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
Church ReOrcninE.

Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church.
corner r and 10th streets northwest, whose
edif1ce has undergone extensive repairs,
Will be reopened tomorrow morning, Rev
Henry 2. Higley preaching the sermon
The c. E. Society of this church is the
senior society in the District, and will
celebrate its thirteenth anniversary in
the evening with appropriate services Rev.
A. p. Miller is pastor.
Rev. +. p. Woodbury., d. D., secretary
of American Missionary Association of New
York will be present
Evening star., 1898-11-12

A large assortment of tulip and hyacinth
bulbs for immediate planting. Robt. Bowd-
Ter, Center markets
Evening star., 1898-11-12

WASHINGTON DRESSED REEF.
Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef, Del
monico Steak. go to John r. Kelly. 9th st.
wing, Center Mkt. Corned Beef speciality
Evening star., 1898-11-12

Schooner John S. Ames has arrived, after
a tempestuous voyage, with lat tons of
Kennebec Ice for Independent Ice Co.
Evening star., 1898-11-12

Money 10 lend at and per cent on real
estate. Frank 7. Rawlings, 1905 Pa ave
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