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Evening star., 1898-08-25

To the Editor OF The Evening Stac:
The Star editorial of the oath instant. en-
titled 1.-THE Returning Regiment" is timely
and appreciated, even if it does carry with
it the sometimes unpopular suggestion Of
passing around the hat for contributions.
Doubtless those good citizens who have not
sacrificed their health under a tropical sun
are willing to give a little of their wealth
to the returning heroes, especially to those
who for one reason or another will not be
self-supporting for several months.
It is admitted that the glorious results
of the war are due chiefly to the skill and
bravery Of the men behind the guns in
the army as well as on those most famous
ships that ever plowed the sea-
Now, these men will need something more
substantial than glory.
The men enlisted In the war Of 1861 -65,
with few exceptions. received bountiss
ranging from $100 to $500. No bounties
have been paid during this war. A more
equitable provision would be for Congress
to allow extra pay at a reasonable rate to
all Of the enlisted men of the army and
navy for each day Of service, during actual
war, In the enemy's country or on the high
seas. The opportunities for promotion
among enlisted men being extremely limit
ed, this seems to be the only practicable
way to compensate those who have made
the greatest personal sacrifices with no ex-
THOMAS w. GILMER.
Evening star., 1898-08-25
Disputed Authority,

Some trouble was experienced last night
in Boyce's Photographic studio, over Burch-
ellis grocery store, when Walter Pack
went to take possession. under the pro-
visions of bill of sale from Isaac D.
Boyce. the former owner of the place
Mrs Ida Boyce was in possession, ard she
refused to recognize thu terms of the bill
Of sale.
Mr.. Walter Hensey. as legal adviser; Pri-
vate Detective Smith, and several coIored
were with Mr.. Pack Ths latter
smashed the glass panel in the door and
urfastened the lock. Then he removed the
door from its hinges and had 1t carted
away. Mrs. Boyce called for her revolver
which was brought by her son, but she did
not use it. The colored men were finally
left in charge of the rooms for the night
Mr.. Boyce, 1t Is stated, has left the city.
Evening star., 1898-08-25
ESCAPED MURDERERS.
Descriptive Lists of Several Supplied
by st. Louis Police.


Major Sylvester, superintendent of police,
has received a letter from Chief John W.
Campbell Of the ST. Louis police force,
asking that the local authorities look out for
several alleged murderers wanted in that
city. The names of the fugitives are given
as follows:
George Gray, copper colored negro,
thirty three years old, five feet eight
inches. slim build, light gray ayes, medium
sized mustache. When last seen wore a
pink striped 1annelette shirt snuff colored
pants, gray vest, and black stiff hat
James Goodlow, a black skin negro.
twenty-six years old, five feet nine or ten
inches high, 1I5 pounds weight, smooth
face. When last seen wore a dark suit of
clothes
Edward Irving, dark brown skin negro,
twentyfour years old, five feet ten inches
high, slim build, square shoulders, pop
eyes, lower lip hangs down. When last
seen wore a dark suit of clothes, and low
crowned Stetson hat.
Joe Driver very light skin negro (would
pass for a white NAM, twenty-three years
old five feet seven or eight inches high,
reddish hair. When last seen was In his
undershlrt, light pants, tan shoes and light
colored soft hat.
Chief Campbell also requested the arrest
of Milton Berry, alias Doc" Berry, for at
tempted murder. He Is described as being
from thirty to thirty-five years old. about
five feet eight inches high. 1S0 pounds
weight, black mustache, dark complexion.
When last seen wore a blue coat and vest,
dark pants and brown fedora hat.
The large number Of descriptive lists of
murderers being received from various
cities shows that Washington is either for
tunate in having so few, or that other cities
are particularly unfortunate Some munic-
ipaities much smaller than this have as
many as a dozcr escaped murderers on the
road in the course of year.
Evening star., 1898-08-25
FOR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS.
Home to Be Provided for Those Be
reaved by War.


A home for the widows and orphans of
the men who lost their lives in the Maine
disaster. as we'll as In the subsequent war
with Spain, is contemplated by Mr.. and
Mrs. John Stewart Grossly, who have do
mated their place of three hundred acres
en- the Choptank river Md, to the Ameri-
can Humane Society. Mr.. Grossly, who is
known as john Stewart Of the famous
Two Johns who Travelled together with
great success and to the entertainment of
the American public for many years, will
devote his entire time 20 the general man
sgement of the enterprise
The object of the society Is to furnish
a home where mothers will not be sep
arated from their little ones, and where
the children will he clothed. boarded, edu-
Gated and taught trades. 1t is also pro-
posed to erect buildings for the manufac-
ture of shirts, overalls and other articles
of clothing. where the mothers will have
an opportunity OF making an income for
their private use. The institution will be
supported by contributions, subs criptions,
lectures. fairs and other entertainments,
and the entire proceeds, with the excep-
ton of a small salary for the secretary,
will be devoted for The purpose of MAIN
tanning the home.
Evening star., 1898-08-25
INNOCENT OF wRoNGDOING.
Thomas Matthews Explains and i
Released From Custody.

THOMAS Matthews EX plains and is
Released From Custody.
Il guess you've got the wrong person,
judge, said Thomas Matthews, when ar
raisned in Judge Taylors court this morn
ing on a charge of vagrancy.
rs your name Thomas Matthews?" the
young man was asked.
Yes, SIR" he responded but I'm not a
vagrant."
Policemen Creagh and O'Dea arrested
him this morning near 18th and H streets
because Of his alleged suspicious conduct.
The officers said they saw him standing on
H street about 1 o'clock this morning.
When he moved from one point to another
the officers whistled a him, but he paid no
attention to them. Just then the last car
came along, and the young man boarded it
to go home. The officers took him from the
car and locked him up.
Judge, your HONOR said the suspect in
explanation of his trouble, Il live at No. 70
l. street northwest and last night l visited
some friends in Northeast Washington. 1
heard somebody whistle, but paid no atten-
ton to it. Soon after l got on the car the
officers came at me in SO abrupt a manner
that l refused to answer their questions. 1
refused to go with them voluntarily, and
they took me off the car
How long nave YOU lived on L street,"
interrupted the prosecuting attorney.
"Since last October"
with whom 10 you live?"
Il rent the house and my brothers and
sisters live with me-
The young man told the court that nc
had a bread route and worked for Charles
Schneider.
And he added, Il desire to make CON-
plant against one of the policemen, who as
saulted me-"
Judge Taylor told him it would have been
better for him had he answered some of
the questions.
Possibly would have Jared better" ad-
mitted the young man, but 1 knew I had
done nothing for which to be arrested, and
l was angry"
He was acquitted.
Evening star., 1898-08-25
HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH.
National Society Entertained at Ban
quet-Business Transacted.

quet-busfness Transacted.
The Grand Household Of Ruth In Its first
triennial session INST socially Tuesday eVen-
ing. the members being the guests of the
general committee of arrangements from the
thirteen households of this city. Owing to
the absence of P. NJ. n. Gov. ]. F. n. Will
kinson, Dan1 B. Webster, ex-district grand
master, presided, and the following pro-
gram was had: Music by Washington Ma
ticnal Musical Orchestra; address, ''Our
District Household Mrs. Mary A. Parker
OF Household No 442. District Grand Mas
ter A. H. Stevens, NJ. D., gave a detailed
statement of the work accomplished and
money disburssd by District Grand Lodge
No. 20; music by orchestra; NJ. v. p. Thos.
h Wright, president of the Odd Fellows
Hall, delivered an address, giving briefly
the history Of Our Hail." from its origin
to date; ex-Grand Director David Warner,
treasurer of the Hall Association, made a
f5w remarks, and Grand Secretary Brooks
explained the absence of the grand master,
Jas. f. Needham of Philadelphia
He also gave a detailed account of the
first household established in each state
and territory. Addresses were then deliv-
cred by others and the session adjourned
to partake of a grand collation.. A. E. Rob-
inson, chairman. with his lady assistants,
had charge and successfully conducted the
affCir.
Almost every state in the Union is rep
delegate. ]. r, F. Browne has been ap-
pointed reporter for the session.
At the meeting today committees on
worthy superiors address, judiciary, ap-
peals, grievances and propositions, re-
spectively. were appointed, as follows:
Committee on Iesoluticns-Robert Darneil
OF Virg mia, Sophia E. Hewlett, District of
Columbia; Rebccca E. Brent District of
Columbia; Catherine Plummey, Virginia;
Miss Maria Holmes, Virginia; ]. H. Hyson,
Virginia; Mary B. Jackson, New Jersey;
Sophia Simons Pennsylvania; Jennie B.
Brown, District of Columbia; J. r. Smith,
Virginia; Simon Walker, Virginia; Annie
q. Thomas, Virginia.
Committee on finance and accounts
Samuel H. Hunter, California; Lena John
son, New York; NJ. E. Riley, Colorado;
Agnes Moody, Illinois: Mary E. Talbot,
Connecticut Miss Sarah L. Ritter Massa-
chusetts; Louis Geyer, North Carolina:
Cornelia S. Snyder, Maryland; Anna NJ.
Fields. Pennsylvania
Committee IN grievances-W. ]. Fountain,
New York; Fannie E. Coleman District Of
Columbia; Jno. W. Reason, Pennsylvania;
Maggie jones, Virginia; S. H. Wick North
Carolina; Winnie B. Broaddus, Pennsyl-
yania; Julia A. Tilghman, District of CO.
lumbia; Jennie A. Smith, Massachusetts,;
Laura johnson, Nebraska; NJ. c. Stewart,
Virginia; L. J. Harvey, Maryland; Anna
r. Johnson, Maryland Lucy Lee, Arkan-
sas; G. Z. Lee, Tennessee.
Samuel H. Hunter was appointed post
master to look after the mail of the men,
btrShip.
Evening star., 1898-08-25

al don't understand how I can be a va
grant, said James Wade, an elderly man.
when called for trial in the Police Court
today. 81 have lived in one house for more
than forty years.
II arrested him in MAYORS alley" Po-
hceman Barnes told the court. He has
been drinking heavily of late, and yester-
day he was too drunk to be brought into
court"
The old man made an explana ton, which
was not accepted, and he was committed to
the farm for a month in default of bond
Evening star., 1898-08-25

Walters Dixon, a colored boy wearing
knee pants, but apparently about sixteen
Years old. was today sent to Jail for six
months by Judge Mills for the larceny of
S265O in money and a pocket book valued
at 50 from Mr.. Henry w. Mcneil Of Lang
don. Dixon was. in the habit Of going TO
Mr.. McNeiPs house to deliver ice, and
Tuesday he slipped into the place and took
the pocket book containing the money from
a closet, where it had been placed by Mrs.
Mcneil.
10 Brown, who recovered $3.50 Of the mon
ey and the pocket book. Dixon spent the
remainder of the money for a bicycle and
some other articles.
Evening star., 1898-08-25
Children ana Wheelmen.
To the Editor of The Evening Star:


r. D. H., evidently a wheelman, purely
from humanitarian % visw suggests that
children be prohibited playing on the
streets, and objects to people sauntering on
the roadway. How would it be to fence off
the roadways and provide foot bridges for
unfortunate pedestrians. and so give this
gentleman and other selfish cyclists free
dom from these annoying Interruptions to
their progress?
No careful wheelman will find any diff
Guilty in keeping out of the childrsn's way,
and no reasonable being will object to such
small matter who considers for a mo-
ment that in this city, with its numerous
parks and open spaces, there is practically
no provision for the recreation of our chill
dren. and that with keep off the grass and
the suggested keep off the street rules a
child's life will not be happy or healthy
one. WHEEL MAN
August "a. 1903
Evening star., 1898-08-25
ON THEIR GUARD.
Local Police Preparing for Expected
Advent of Crooks.


It is believed to be certain that the
Grand Army encampmsnt. which Is to be
held at Cincinnati next week, will attract
a great many crooks, and Col Philip
Deitsch, chief of police there, has made
extensive arrangements for their recep-
tion- During the past few months crooks
have operated quite freely in the south,
and it is thought that many of these will
soon be making their way to the encamp
ment. In order to reach Cincinnati many.
of them will probably come through this
city, and some of them are likely to go as
far north as New York
AS many of them will undoubtedly stop
here short time, possibly only few
hours to change cars. the local police de-
partment advises citizens to be on their
guard. Members of the Washington force
have been advised of possibilities, and the
railroad trains will be watched by the de-
tectives. Should any of the rogues stop
here. Maj Sylvester hopes to secure their
capture. and to detain them long enough
to keep them from the encampment
Evening star., 1898-08-25
Buried in Congressional Cemetery

The body Of Elizabeth E. Clagett, who
died in the Almshouse Hospital Tuesday
morning, as heretofore published in The
Star, found resting place this afternoon
in Congressional cemetery beside the body
of her departed husband, who died a num-
ber Of years ago. Mrs. Annie MCCARTHY
who took such deep interest in the case
and assisted Chief Clerk Kemp Of the police
department in the matter is the one who
learned Of the burial place Of Mr., CIagett's
body. It turned out that Mrs. Clagett's life
was insured for $185, and this money will
be drawn upon in defraying the funeral ex-
penses.
Evening star., 1898-08-25
OFFICERS IN SESSION.
Meeting of General Court-MartfaI
at Fort Washington.

general court-martial is in session at
Fort Washington. Md. for the trial of such
persons as may be brought before IT,
The detail for the court is: Major Sam
uel d. Crawford. 18th Pennsylvania VoIun.
teer Infantry; Captain Ralph II. sterrett,
18th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry: Cap
tain Wallace r. Hunter. 18th Pennsylvania
Volunteer Infantry; Captain John w.
Smith, 18th Pennsylvania Volunteer In
fantry; First Lieutenant George S Mech
ling, 10Th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry:
First Lieutenant Charles f. Spencer, 18th
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry; First
Lieutenant James B. Yard, 18th Pennsyl-
vania Volunteer Infantry: Second Iicuten-
ant Albert T. Scott, 18th Pennsylvania Vol
unteer Infantry; Second Lieutenant Percy
\. Hyner. 18th Pennsylvania Volunteer In
fantry; First Lieutenant Wilmot +. Ellis,
4th Artillery, Judge advocate.
Evening star., 1898-08-25
THE STAR by MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address in the United
States or Canada. by ordering II at
this Office, in person or by letter.
Terms: lS cents per week; 25 cents
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., 1898-08-25
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Man and Wife as Migrants.

Tom Scott and Della Scott, his Wits, a
poorly clad colored couple from Richmond.
appeared before Judge Taylor this morning
for vagrancy.
These people have been In the city for a
week or more" Policeman Williams said.
They have been sleeping about the alleys
and on wood piles, and last night, because
they were driven from one of these places,
they became angry and wanted to fight
Are you travelling man and wifef'
Judge Taylor asked the man.
Yes, we is broke in the woman, land
we is man and wife"
A claim was made that they had been
stopping at the home of the womans half
sister, but this was not substantiated. and
they were committed to the farm for sixty
days
Evening star., 1898-08-25
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Samuel ]. Pentz for River View
at 10 a m. 2:15 and 6:45 pm.
Steamer Charles Macalester for Marshall
Hall and Mount Vernon at 10 am, 2:3O
and $50 pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Giymont ana
intermediate points at $50 a. m
Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach
at am.
Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fort
ress Monroe at $50 pm
Steamer Charles Manchester for Indian
Head at $50 pm.
Trains leave B. & o. depot for Bay Ridge
at $50 am. and 4:30 pm
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvan a
avenue for Arlington hourly from an o
s pm.
Trains leave 131k street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 1o
am. to pm.
Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling-
ton and Fort Myer and Falls Church every
half hour from q a. m. to II pm
Trains leave 32d and NJ streets and sd
and streets every ten minutes for West
Chevy Chase and Glen Echo.
Evening star., 1898-08-25

Officer Haynes Of the Humane Society en-
tered a complaint in the Police Court today
against John d. Gallagher, an ice dealer,
for alleged cruelty to animals. There was a
sore on the back of the animal in question,
and it was charged that the cruelty con-
sisted in the saddle rubbing it Mr.. Gal
lagher showed that he had taken the neces-
sary precautions to prevent pain, and the
court accepted personal bonds in the case.
Evening star., 1898-08-25
PRAYS FOR STRENGTH.
Woman Wants the Power to Smite
Waterman Cook.

woman Wants the FOWeF 10 SmIte
Watchman Cook.
An elderly woman called at the new city
post Office building about $50 o'clock yester-
day morning and informed Watchman John
E. Cook who was on duty at the outer door,
that she had been commanded by the Lord
to come there and ascend into heaven. Mr..
Cook told his visitor that he could not
admit her for any such purpose, and she
fell upon her knees and prayed earnestly
for strength to give the watchman good,
severe blow with her fis:. At the conclu-
sion of her prayer Mr.. Cook tried TO get the
woman to leave the premises, but she re-
fused to do so until policeman was sent
for. Before the arrival of the officer the
woman started off up Pennsylvania ave-
nue., and when last seen was making tracks
toward Georgetown at r rapid rate.
Evening star., 1898-08-25
Charge Dismissed.

George Robinson. colored, driver of q
water wagon, was in the Police Court today
charged with having used profane language
at 7th and r streets yesterday afternoon.
He removed barricade in order to drive
to the water plug. Special Officer Grant
demonstrated with him and his arrest fol-
lowed. Mr., Lloyd. his employer, happened
to be present when the arrest was made.
He appeared as a witness today and the
charge against his driver was dismissed.
Evening star., 1898-08-25
Fails to Sustain Plea.

Not guilty this time pleaded Joseph
HARBOUR, colored. when Clerk Ruff asked
him in the Police Court this morning If he
had been disorderly in Aiken court south
vest last night
This man used loud and profane Ian
guage last night in Aiken court" Policeman
Smith explained. He was engaged in a
quarrel with his sister, and was disturbing
the quiet Of the whole neighborhood."
What have you to say about this2" the
accused man was asked.
Il had a quarrel with my sister," he an
swered, but IL I swors I don't remember
it."
Judge Taylor remarked. People who want
to sleep these hots nights have some rights
whicn must be respected"
Harbour was fined SO. with the alterna-
tive of working thirty days on the farm.
Evening star., 1898-08-25
Sue. for sotfrA.--.t

Thomas d. Haddaway, formerly the agent
OF the New York Life Insurance Company
III thls city. brought suit yesterday afternoon
against the corporation he represented,
s.S-L--ls rnar an accounting be had OF the
transactions and business between himself
and the company. A dispute has arisen
over the settlement of the agents affairs,
thus necessitating the suit
Evening star., 1898-08-25
wanted In Richmoud,

Levi Rose, alias Caleb Smelling, a young
colored man, was arrested today by De-
tectives Parham and Phillips for the vir-
ginia authorities. He Is wanted In Rich
mond for seriously cutting an elderly man
named Harris, who Is still in q critical
condition.
Detective Gibson of Richmond returned
home later with the prisoner, who went
without the formally Of requisition papers.
Evening star., 1898-08-25
Successful Fisherman.

Mr.. Geo. W. Chamberlain and family of
1921 I'd street northwest are the guests of
Mr.. L. V. Stickney, at Atlantic City. Mr..
Chamberlain went fishing last Saturday
with party of 1--WE. and caugat ore hun
dred and ten pounds Of weak fish He
went again Tuesday and caught sixty-fve
pounds OF blue fish
Evening star., 1898-08-25
c. l. O.-Onicial ROute-G. A. II. Gin
ri

The Chesapeake & Ohio, official route
Dept. of Potomac, G. A. R., and w. r. c.,
will sell excursion tickets to Cincinnati
September 3, and 5, good returning until
Oct q Official train will leave Washington
Sunday, Sept. 4, at II noon. Information at
c. & o. offices. 513 and 1927 Penna. ave.
Advertisement
Evening star., 1898-08-25

William Thinness, boy about seventeen
years old. was today sent to Jail for thirty
days in default of payment of fine Of $40
imposed by Judge Mills for the larceny
yesterday of box of jewelry, valued at
$40, from Mr.. R. E. L. Smith, No J712 18th
street northwest. The boy was employed to
assist Mr. W. p. Kelly in doing some
plumbing work and during the brief alb
sence of Mr.. Kelly from the housa Thinnees
took the articles from a bureau drawer
The accused admitted his guilt.
Evening star., 1898-08-25
Mystic Shriners' FroIic.

The mobiles of Almas Temple of the Mystic
Shrine are making elaborate preparations
for their annual midsummer frolic which
will be held Monday next at Marshall Hall.
A number of unique features will be pro-
vided for the entertainment of the multi
tude which always turns out on such an c.
casion, and not the least novel of these will
be cake walk in the pavilion at night
The proceeds from the frolic will be de-
voted to a ladies' night" which the
Shriners will give nsxt winter.
Evening star., 1898-08-25

john VI. Beckett and others have entered
suit In ,quity against Joseph Beckett and
Others. all heirs of William Beckett. ask
Ing for the partition and sale of lot Y5 in
square 3ss for the benefit of the parties
10 the suit.
Evening star., 1898-08-25
$500 Excursions to the Seashore $500
via Pennsylvania RaiIrOad.

For Atlantic City, Cape May, Ocean City
and Sea Isle City. Tickets on sale for
IL am and 12:45 pm. trains Fridays and
Saturdays until September 10. 1898, good to
return until the following Tuesdays at rate
OF 50. including transfer OF passenger in
Philadelphia.-AdVt.
Evening star., 1898-08-25
A Suggestion.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
l respectfully suggest that druggists close
their places OF business on the day of the
arrival of the District troops as a special
mark of hon N to the returning heroes.
JAS. L. GESSFORD.
August a. 1898.
Evening star., 1898-08-25

Steam engineers licenses have been
granted as follows by the District Commits
sioners: Second class, George c.. Taylor
and S. S. Seaton; third class, B. T. VIII
liams.
Evening star., 1898-08-25
Fay Ridge and Return Via d. and O..
80 Cents

Salt water bathing. fishing, Grabbing and
boating. Trains leave $50 am. and 4:3U
pm. week days. $50 am. 80 and 3:15
pm. Sundays.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-08-25
Larceny of Chickens,

John Jones, colored, was today sent to
Jail for sixty days by Judge Mills for tFe
larceny of eight chickens. valued at So,
from Alfred G. Mines
Evening star., 1898-08-25

Weekend Excursions via d. and O,
From Washington to Annapolis Junction,
Frederick, Charlestown and intermediate
points at greatly reduced rates. Tickets
sold Saturday and Sunday during the sea-
son valid for return until Monday follow
ing.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-08-25
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Eiiou Theater-Vaudeville.
Glen Echo-Jaxon Opera Company in
bohemian Girl
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-John l.. Sulli-
van and company.
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle OF
GETTYSBURG
Evening star., 1898-08-25

Family Away: Dine ut La Fetra,s
Homelike- Excellent meals, 25c. 1lth & G.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-08-25
Baltimore and Return via b. and o..
SI.20.
Licenses to Engineers.

Tickets good going on all trains Saturday
and Sunday, August 9th and 2sth, valid to
return until following Monday.-Advt.