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The oasis., 1898-06-04
AND COUNTY.

Mrs. Epes Randolph left this
 ''',ng .I for a six weeks visit in Ken
 E ''. her former home. Mrs. Ran
 ''i, s. has 2 large circle of friends in |,scsou who will be pleased to learn sfher return
 lar. Yesterday morning about 2 .,ock an alarm of fire was sounded.
 's hlaze proved to be the band stand |sFbe city park, which, with the
 aos was considerably damaged.
 fire department responded
 smrtly and the fire was soon extin- Z.sbed The blaze is supposed to
 re been started by the careless ''DDuing Of a cigarette in the dry ma
 rIaI around the stand.
 qncson Starr Col. c. c. Bean, Of
 oanlx is in the city on mining .siness. The colonel is one of the Ea rioneers of Arizona and a most .scessful mining man. He served
 term as Arizona delegate to con
 .ss and he honored both himself End inc territory. Col. Beans friends ss endeayoring to have him enter the this fall for delegate. If he abuld and Mark Smith should he Ihe opposing candidate, Col Bean .ould Dewey him up like unto the EanIla incident.
 kf,ltizen: Mrs. Pogue, a colored <oman living in the Sierritas, was khten by centipede, near the tenn SA while asleep about ten days ago. 1be wound was very painful for a |lps and 1t was feared she would lose
 r Me, she having no antidote at
 6snd Alter a day or two she came
 |bYrcson for treatment and has now
 1Iy recovered. On heirg awakened |by the bite. sue found the centipede on her pillow industriously stinglng }twhere ii had heen warmed by her bnd. Mrs Pogue has lived in the Fountains many years and this is the 1kt time she has been badly bitten M reptile.
 CiizeD: A dczen or more members M Company F went out half mile 2Gond the hospital, Sunday after 1QOn to practice target shooting. The |fans used were the cid Springfield ri' |es, and none of the men were fami ]Ar with them. Nevertheless some Spcd shooting was done, two or three Msng scores of 2 or 23 out of pos %Ible 9 at 100 and 200 yards. The |mrd trigger pull peculiar to military |5'les was the subject of some e m pant and the cause of the poorer |floOting A singular thing was oh Rrved In connection with the shoot |pg at the 200-yard range-it was pos |Fole for the eye to follow the bulle |Hom the gun to the target. The re |splar government cartridges were FFkea-a i5-calibre ball of 300 graini *elght with seventy grains of powde' |0pa'ge gave the bullet a rather lonI Ewloclty' but 1t does not explain win |'pe bullet could be followed by tn IVY 'hFoughout it's course. The sam
 puehomenon has been observed he p'e, but the reporter has no theor <p duyance in pxt1anation of if
The oasis., 1898-06-04

Pacific Time. Flag Stations. Stops or uEnsls
 BEN wILLIAMH. superinishdent
Evening star., 1898-07-05
THE CASUALTIES.
Victims OF the Fireworks Display
featerday.


Yesterday.
Accidents from the use Of firearms and
fireworks, in addition to those reported In
The Star Of yesterday, and treated at the
Emergency Hospital, wsre as follows:
George Tucker Of No. 1730 New Jersey
avenue was severely burned about the face
and hands by the premature explosion Of
q giant fire cracker, at the corner Of Penn
sylvania avenue and 18th street.
While Thomas Lyons Of No. 3342 M street
was carelessly handling a pistol yesterday,
the weapon was discharged and Lyons was
slightly wounded in the left leg.
Francis Mcdonald. boy living at No.
42S X street northwest, was severely burn
ed on one Of his hands by the explosion Of
a can Of powder.
John Whitney, colored, living near New
Alexandria. exploded a shell by throwing
a stone on it. The ball struck Whitney in
the right leg and inflicted a painful wound.
Everett Ballinger. aged fourteen years,
whose home ts at No. TO 11th street north
west, was somewhat burned in the face by
the explosion of a toy cannon.
oliver johnson, colored, a small boy lfv-
Ing In Prather's court, had his right eye
burned By the explosion of fire works:
years, of No. 5O7 23d street northwest, had
his hand and wrist painfully burned by
fireworks.
Eugene Williams. colored. aged ten years,
had his right hand almost torn from his
arm: The boy held giant firecracker in
his hand too long, and it exploded. After
his wounds We're dressed he was removed
to his home. No. 922 Delaware avenue
While William Alexander, colored. was
passing a crowd Of men who were celebrat-
ing the the Fourth at Canal and L streets
southwest, stray bullet from one of the
weapons, which was being made use of,
struck Alexander in the hip. The wound
was slight.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
Interrupted by Rain.

There was a Fourth of July celebration
last night In Willow Tree alley, but the
program was largely interfered with by the
storm. Evangelist Cuddy had sent fortn
wcrd to the denizens of the locality that he
would be on hand in the evening to dish
out an abundance OF Ice cream. and that a
number of speakers would entertain the
holiday crowd that might be gathered
there. Mr.. Cuddy arrived on time, and the
ice cream was disposed of in the shortest
possible order. Just about this time, how
ever, a drenching downpour came along.
and the ice cream feasters surrendered to
the watery enemy from the clouds, fleeing
in every direction where shelter was
offered. The rout was second in complete
ness only to that of Cervera at Santiago
on the day before 1t was announced to the
retreating multitude that the program
would be resumed this evening.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
EXCURSIONS.

Yesterday was a gala day at River View,
and over 200 Of the people of Washington
and Alexandria spent the Fourth at this
pretty resort. Every trip made by the
steamers Samuel ]. Pentz and Estelle Ran
dali was we'll crowded. and the large
throng was out for a pleasant day, and
they had it. Many Of the visitors went to
the View armed with fireworks. and all
day the victory Of Admiral Sampson at
Santiago was celebrated. The big dane
ing pavilion on the blun overlooking the
river was crowded with merry dancers all
day. The chute and other attractions also
afforded much amusement to the visitors,
though many persons spent much time in
fishing from tho View wharS. The crowd
so thoroughly enjoyed themselves that
large proportion Of them waited until the
last boat to come home.
The regular Wednesday trips Of the
steamer Samuel J. Pentzswill be made to
River View tomorrow. and will be enjoy
able, as these Wednesday trips always are.
Last Wednesday nearly $500 young people
visited the View, and as large a throng is
looked for on tomorrow's trips. AS usual
on these trips. there will be music and
ere fond OF 1t, and the chute and all the
other attractions of the resort will be ready
to furnish pleasure to all. Those who wish
to spend q quiet day away from tho city
will find plenty Of cozy chairs on the broad
porches of the View hotel and on the
grounds under the shade trees overlooking
| the river. The steamer Samuel ]. Pentz
will make her regular trips at 10 am. 2:16
and 6:46 pm.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
THE FOURTH AT wooDvrLLE
Patriotic Address by Mr. George v
Drew of washington,

Patriotic Address by Mr. George w.
Drew of Washington.
Tho citizens of Woodville Nd, and the
surrounding country met yesterday in the
grove adjoining the residence of Dr. Strick-
Ter, the rector Of st. Pauls parish, to cele-
brate Independence day. The crowd num-
bered nearly one thousand, coming from all
nearby and many distant points OF Prince
Georges county.
DIR. Strickler was master Of ceremonies.
and opened the exercises with a very ap-
propriate address. calling especial attention
to the aid religion affords in the progress
OF the country.
Mr. George w. Drew delivered the ad-
dress Of the day. He rshearsed the history
| OF the events leading up to the declaration
OF freedom by the American people, refer
ring especially to the participation in the
stirring events of SAMUEL Chase. William
Paco. Thomas Stone and Charles Carroll of
Carrollton. sons Of the grand and glorious
state of Maryland"
htr. Drew depicted the patriotism and
valor Of the American people as manifest
ed on the battlefields of tha past and pres
ent and in closing the reference said: The
grand and glorious naval victory of Admi-
raj Dewey in Manila bay; Lieutenant Hob
sons feat in bottling up the Spanish squad
ron with the hull Of the Merrimac; the
bravery of Roosevelt's rough riders; the
fidelity of the women as nurses and their
invaluable services in many other capaci-
ties during all our wars. has stamped the
courags of the American people too deep
ever to be wiped out In the history Of man.
Continuing, he said: The great test Of
the strength and stability of the United
States came in 1861. Today. praise TO Him
who guides us all, the Stars and Stripes
acting as a beacon light to us in the time
OF peace; the people not only Of the north
but of all sections are united still under the
folds of Betsy Ross grand old banner"
The instrumental music for the occasion
was furnished by the National Guard Band
OF Washington. There was also the sing
ing of patriotic airs by the children of the
Sunday school and a chorus.
Abundant refreshments were served at 8
o'clock pm.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
DISPENSING HOSPITALITY,
Ladies' of w. C. T. U. Entertain Boys
in Blue.

in Blue.
Yesterday was banner day for the
ladies of the w. c. T. u, who are serving
free lunch at 910 r street northwest to
the soldiers who are in and about the city
This place, the headquarters OF the union
was handsomely decorated with American
flags yesterday. and through the Hberality
OF Mrs. Taplin three dozen large palm
leaf fans were on hand to add TO the COM
fort OF the boys in blue. Tho city was
crowded with the soldiers throughout the
day, and a goodly portion Of those in town
called upon the hospitable temperance wo-
E:en and partook of their delightful edibles.
The ladies ON duty were Miss Chase, Mrs
May Goodwin, Mrs. E. J. Edison, Miss e.
Walker, Miss H. G. Homer, Miss A. Long
Mss E. Moore. Miss L. Herring, Miss K. L.
French. Miss E. Taylor, Miss E. l.. Shaw,
Miss Lille Brown, Miss Adelia Randolph,
Mrs. Clinton Smith and Mrs. J. B. North.
These were assisted by Mr.. Oscar Homer
and Edward Tarring.
Free lunch is served to the soldiers
daily from IL to 2 O'CLOCK, and this will
be continued as long as the volunteers are
encamped in the vicinity Of Washington.
The ladies in charge would be glad TO re-
ceive donations. Acknowledgements are due
the following: w. B. Moses, z. Grogan,
Miss Fowler, Mrs. DR.. Taylor, Mrs. Crosby,
Hygienic Ice Company. Mrs. Ellie ]. Her
ron and others. Headquarters are open
from am. to Pm.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
Sunday Inspection at Soldiers, Home

Sunday Inspection at Soldicrs' Homes
To the Editor of The Evening Star:
In these troublesome times, when the en-
tire country is turning its attention to its
splendid army and deprecating to the last
degree any want Of attention to their well
fare and comfort, deploring apparent neg
lect In providing them with proper clothing
in hot climate, and no doubt shedding
many tear by the female relatives of
our brave boys in feverish Cuba, let atten-
tion be called nearer home to a class. of
men who are also wards of Uncle Sam. now
old and decrepit, worn out and condemned.
who also need and deserve some little SYM
pathy in their old age and distress 1 refer
to the old soldiers in the Hampton Home"
SO called. During the administration of
President Harrison an order was issued by
the War Department abolishing all inspec-
tions and parades on Sunday, and up to
this day not parade or inspection Is al
lowed in the army, and with all the troops
now in the field Sunday is day of rest,
except with troops at the actual front
But this Home" appears to be governed
by very different rules and laws, like one
Of the insignificant principalities in Europe
Here, with the thermometer near 30 de-
grees, as is the case today, with the very
thickest of clothing, with heavy wooden
shirts and thick drawers, these poor old
men, many of them over eighty years Of
age, with their bent forms supported by
canes, thick wool-lined coats buttoned to
the throat, are obliged to turn out at $3.50
every Sunday morning and face broiling
sun for from an hour to two hours, and
then march past in grand review" to be
shown of with accompanying music to the
visitors at the hotels at the Point All.
what a grand display. to see perhaps 1000
old men, weak with disease and years.
struggling to keep up with this doleful pro-
cession. To keep step Ia more than many
are able to do, and not few fall fainting
10y the wayaide, as was the case this morn
ing, in a vain struggle to keep up, and then
60 back to their hot, stuffy quarter to
strip off thick clothes and swelter and suf-
fer the rest Of the day, while those who
have been the authors Of all this cruelty
to them can retire to their cool and COM
and congratulate themselves upon the fine
show they were able to give these visitors
But, alas, at what a sacrifice! And many
of these poor old men, after fighting the
battles of their country more successfully
perhaps than they. were able to fight the
battles of life, worn out by hard work and
disease, wounds etc. ,no doubt sent here by
might rest in peace at last, taking up arms
only when called by the country's danger,
and discarding uniform and military as
soon as possible when the necessity ceased
to exist, to be driven around here like a
frightened flock Of sheep every Sunday,
even with the therrnemeter at co. And
what for, prayf
lcity to this, relieve these old men here of
a suffering more intense than any suffering
by our younger successors In the active
army, which we I'll take SO much pride in
today7 MANILA
Soldiers Home, Va. July 2. 1893.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
BEFORE GRAND JURY.
Two Murder Charges Now Under Con-
sideratiOn.

The grand jury Is still engaged In the
consideration of the murder of VIM.
Brooks and the attempted murder of his
wife. 1t was thought the injured woman
would be able to throw important light on
the rather mysterious assault, and for this
reason the indictment of Frank Funk, the
alleged murderer, has been delayed. The,
popularity of Mrs. Brooks condition. there
fore, her memory being blank from the
time Of the assault, has been quite dis
appointment to the District authorities. 1t
is not believed that the case will be further
deferred, however, and an indictment Of
Funk is expected at any time.
Assistant District Attorney Shillington is
engaged in preparing an indictment OF
George w. Horton, the ex-policeman who
murdered Mrs. Annie Nicholson, and 1t will
be returned by the grand jury as soon as
ready. Horton may be tried at this months
term of the Criminal Court. Unless the
plea of insanity be brought forth In his
beha'f 1t is thought the trial may be dis
posed Of in short order.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
Rescued From Peril.

Engineer Frederick Rullman Of the Penn
sylvania railroad distinguished himself
Sunday by saving the life Of man whom
he discovered lying on the high bridge near
Gyms station, between this city and Bal
timore- A fast express train was approach
ing the bridge. and there seemed to be no
possible escape for the man, but Engineer
Rullman grasped the situation in an in
stant and made a quick run out on the
bridge. reaching him just in time to pick
him up. Conductor Robert McLain was on
the train with the engineer when the rescue
was made.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Ordered by Commissioners.
The District Commissioners have issued
the following orders:
That water main assessment against lot
II. square esl, be received without interest
or penalty
That portion Of brick sidewalk left In
roadway at intersection of 10th street and
New Hampshire av,nue be removed and
replaced with asphalt.
That repairs be made to the Bowen road
from Good Hope road to the District line;
estimated cost, $500. chargeable to appro-
priation for repairs to roads, 1899.
That roadway of Virginia avenue from
Sd to Sth streets be improved by graveling
and rolling and relaying cutters. using for
roadway old asphaltic and concrete ma
terial; estimated cost. 81 900. cEargeable to
appropriation for repairs to streets, 1899
That Benning road be improved by grav-
cling and rolling from Benning to the Dis
trict line; estimated cost. $500, chargeable
to appropriation for repairs to roads, 1S99
Evening star., 1898-07-05
Falls Church omctals Chosen.

~hN~f1A So'heSPonuehce OF Inc Evening Star.
FALLS CHURCH. Va, July 8. 1898.
The new council of Falls Church met
Yesterday. and organized by the election
OF an entire new corps OF officers for the
town. MT. John ID. Payne, who has been
mayor FOR number OF .ears. was sue
ceeded by Mr.. George w. Hawxhurst. who
has served as town clerk for seven years.
Mr.. H. A. ID. Crocker was elected town
clerk. Mr.. A r. Jacobs, deputy sheriff OF
the county. succeeds Mr.. A. A. SouIe as
town sergeant. DR.. T. c. Quick. J. n.
Gould and ]. N. Gibson were elected mem.
pers OF the board of health. Mr.. Z. r.
VERY having been appointed postmaster
az East Falls Church. vacated his posi-
tion as member OF the council from the
second ward, and Mr.. w. II. Nowlan was
erected In his stead. The annual report of
the nnancial operations of the town was
submitted. The total receipts were &. :,
o4S6o and the expenses 81, I,624.4s Balance
In treasury, H.0l9.22 The receipts on ac-
count OF the public school were 81 3n7 90,
and expenses &, 1Oe.07. Balance I'm treasury.
$199.53.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
Was q Wanhington Hoy.

Edward ]. Ross, private Of the 9th U. g.
Cavalry, who is reported as among those
killed in battle before Santiago de Cuba,
Is a resident of Washington. and lived at
sO4 22d street northwest. He Joined the
army several weeks before war was de-
clared, at Fort Myer. Va, at the age of
twenty-three. He was glider by trade,
and worked for several years in Veerhoff' s
art galleries, on F street He was MEM
Der of the Jr o. L. A. NJ. and other local
organizations, and was educated in the
public schools of Washington. His parents
are both dead.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
10 secure Transfer Of Property.

Rebecca s. Nichols has fled suit in equity
seeking to compel Ladonia c. White to
convey her interest in two lots at Bright
wood, D. c.. to the complainant. It is stat
ed in the bill that the complainant and de-
fendant. together with Louise 8. Nichols
and Hugh H. Nichols. are heirs-at-law Of
John H. Nichols. who died possessed of the
property In question. For a consideration,
1t is alleged, the three last-named heirs
agreed to convey their interest to the plain
tin, Rebecca Nichols. All the heirs, with
the exception Of the defendant. have car
ried out their part Of the contract. Clayton
n. Emig II solicitor for the plaintifI.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
A Large Catch.

A party of young men were for several
days camping at an ideal spot about six
miles above Harper's Ferry. on the Poto-
mac. The crowd consisted of Irwin Nc
Cornell and Boynton Leach of this place
and Maurice Wentzen and Harry Rau OF
Harpers Ferry, together with the cook
"Jule." and last. but not least, the dog.
Jack" The object was piscatorial sport.
The first week the fish were not 30 easily
caught. but the second week the record OF
43s black bass was reached. This was con-
sidered by the folks for miles around Q
wonderful amount Of geod luck for 20 small
Q party.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
THE BUSY BURGLAR.


Burglars called at the residence Of Allen
O. Clark, the architect, No. 2020 o street
northwest, last night and carried or money
and valuables to the extent of nearly s2oo.
An entrance was effected by climbing
through the conservatory in rear of the
house, and the burglars confined their
operations to the lower floor. Two pocket
books. which contained s66. were taken
from the drawer OF a pieoe of furniture,
while from the dining room the burglars
took knives and forks worth s25. Two
carved ivories. worth $50; a gold medal.
worth SO: q silver and pearl-handled UNI
brella, value at $1a, and SIS worth of other
articles were also taken.
The robbery was committed some time
between IL o'clock last night and o'clock
this morntng. When Mr.. Clark discovered
what had occurred he reported the afrair
to the police and Detective Weldon IL in
vestigating the case
Evening star., 1898-07-05
Mrs. Matthew. Buried.

Funeral services over the remains of EIiz-
abeth Jane Matthews. the wife of Charles
Matthews. were held this afternoon at the
Church Of Our Father. 18th and l. streets
northwest. Rev. Mr.. Currie and Rev. Leslie
Moore. the pastor of the church. off1ciated
and the interment was at Rock Creek cam-
etery Mrs. Matthews died at Salem
Mass, where she had gone in the hone OF
benefiting her health. She leaves q M
band, daughter and a SON.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
Faithful Service Remembered.

Mr.. Louis Rosenau. who for the past
twenty years has been Janitor of the Adas
Israel Hebrew Congregation and who a
Few days ago resigned that position to take
up his residence elsewhere, was presented
Saturday evening by the members of the
congregation with a costly badge as q
mark of their esteem. Mr.. Rosenau recent
ly lost his wife by death, and, having no
family, he has decided to reside with his
brothers in Baltimore in the future Fol-
lowing the presentation repdst was serv-
ed.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
National Educational Association.

Nat1OnaI Euucationni AsSociutfou.
Joint agency for valuation of tickets at
Willard's Hall, F street between 14th and
18th streets northwest First return date,
July s. Last return date, August 81. Tick
cts will be good to return, leaving Washing
ton July to Is Doth inclusive). without
extension, but only when stamped by joint
agent. For rsturn after July Is until Au-
gust 81, inclusive. tickets must be deposited
on or before July II. with joint agent, for
which fee of fifty 6O cents is charged.
This fee will not be refunded under any cir
cumstancss. Tickets will be good leaving
Washington only on date stamped by joint
agent. and mnst be presented In person by
original purchaser. Office hours, 6 am. to
IL pm. daily, including Sunday. A. ]. Pos
ton, joint agent.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
Motion Oyerruled,

Judge Scott today overruled motion to
quash the information against George J.
Seufferls, charged with selling liquor on
Sunday, which was argued several days
ago. and decided that Mr.. Seufferie was
guilty. BY agreement between Mr.. J. A.
Clark, counsel for the defendant, and
Prosecutor Pugh sentence was deferred un-
til a decision is announced on case pend
ing in the Court of Appeals. In which ques-
tions were raised similar to those In the
Seufferle case.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
Suit to Clear Title.

Ella F. Horseman, through her attorneys,
Padgett and Forrest. has filed a bill against
the District of Columbia. asking that a
mandamus be issued directing the cancel
lation and removal of all taxes and liens on
record against lot No. 2, In square I91, on
North Carolina avenue, prior to April IL
1896, at which time the complainant bought
the property at marshaPs sale. The suit
Is for the purpose of clearing a clouded
title
Evening star., 1898-07-05
THE STAR BY MAIL,

Persons leaving the city for anv
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: ID cents per week; 2o cents
for two weeks. or so cents per
month. Invariably in advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address a. well as the
new one.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
Benent of a Church.


hfAIISNlLl<E Nd. July 3. 1913.
A large crowd assembled in Wines Woods
yesterday, the occasion being the annual
picnic for the benefit Of 81. Jerome's Cath
olic Church. An exciting game OF base ball
between the local team and Mr. Lanham's
nine was played On the campus near by.
The result was a tie. the score being 2 TO 2
Dew and Fowler constituted the battery for
Hyattsville and Combs and Beckett for the
Lanhams
At Highlands an all-day trap-shootins
contest was held. Some OF the best shots sn
the District were present. Phenomenal
scores were made by Netting. Wagner. PAR
sons. Brown, Stuebner and Coleman,