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Evening star., 1898-01-04
Statement by Mr. Perry.
Relics of Barbarian Again.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
I have read with much interest the ar
ticle signed by Mr.. John s. Blankman in
entiyely agree with him as to the necessity
of more modern, up-to-date law for this
District in the two particulars, ie. as to
dover and law authorizing the probating
of wills as to real estate, think he has in
correctly stated the present law as to
dover.
The table given by Mr.. Blankman of al
lowance to widow in lieu of dover upon
sale of real estate under decree of court is
according to equity rule No. 102 of the Su-
preme Court of the District of Columbia
allowing, according to age, from one-sixth
to one-twentieth, yet upon reference to
laws of Maryland, 1899, chapter 40, section
tsee Cogley Digest, p. 2S1, and Digest of
d. c.. by Thompson, 1863. p. 1881, which
section is in force in this District, it will be
seen that it is therein provided that the
widow shall receive of the proceeds in lieu
of her dover mot exceeding more than
one-seventh part nor less than one-tenth
part according to the age, health and
condition of such widow" Just why said
rule adopted by the court when said
section was and still is the law (Which is
superior to rule of COURT of this District l
cannot see, especially in view of sthe fact
that the auditor of said court particularly
when he is reminded of it, makes his re-
port of distribution of proceeds of sales
when a widow is entitled to a dover inter-
eSt-according to said section, and not ac-
cording to said rule, and in such cases the
court invariably sustains the auditor and
confirms his report.
w. MOsBY WILLIAMS.
Evening star., 1898-01-04
MEDICAL SOCIETY OFFICERS.
President Busey Reelected Without
OppOsitiOn

At the regular annual meeting of the
Medical Society last night for the choice
OF officers. DR.. s. c. Busey was reelected
president without opposition. 1t was
thought opposition to the reelection of DR..
Busey would manifest itself but it did not
materiaiize- DIR. Busey was nominated by
DIR. j. Ford Thompson. who spoke forciby
of the great service that gentleman had
rendered the profession. DIR. w. w. John
son seconded the nomination and although
others were put in nomination. DR.. Busey
vas reelected by a vote of 105 out of Ill,
which testified to the high esteem and coll
fidence felt by his associates for this emf
rent practitioner and public spirited citizen
After the reading of the reports of officers,
the society proceeded to the election of
officers. resulting In the choice of the fol-
lowing, IN addition to DR.. Busey: First vice
presidents, DIR. G. W. Richardson and Dr.
e. NJ kober; corresponding secretary, DR..
Thomas G. Smith. recording secretary. DR..
s. 5. Adams; treasurer, DIR. c. w. Fran
Zoni; librarian, DR.. E. l.. Morgan; board of
eensors, Drs- c. w. Richardson, John T.
Winter, w. b French, c. II. a. Klein
schmidt and G. n. Acker
Evening star., 1898-01-04
Good Roses Cost Little.
Fine ones, 81 dozen, at Guides, 1924 Fad
Brown Has Spells.

Brown Has Spells.
Anderson Brown, q colored man, who,
according to testimony in Judge Scots
court this morning. has spells" was be-
fore the court as an alleged vagrant, and
Policeman Boswell said he had brought
Brown in because his old woman wanted
protection. Brown, who is fifty years
old. had never been in trouble before, and
1t was surprise to him that a charge
of vagrancy should have been preferred
against him.
When I reached his house last night
two men were holding him. said Police
man Boswell, land all the people in the
house were afraid of him."
Browns wife and daughter were in court
to complain of his conduct, and when the
District side Of the case had been heard
Brown was called upon for an explana.
tion.
Judge" he said. II supports my family
and gives my wife all my money 'scusin'
dollar or So"
And that, 1 suppose you spend for
liquor?'
Brown declared that he spent very little
OF his earnings for liquor, but said he
would take his toddy when his friends
treated.
The only proof against Brown was that
he was drunk last night, and the court
took bis personal bonds.
Evening star., 1898-01-04
DID NOT SWEAR OFF.
Those Who Degfn New Year With Old
Year Crfmea.

There seem to be some persons left who
did not make a New Year resolve to be hon.
est. but who have, on the contrary, made a
start thus early in 1898 on the road to pris-
on. One Of these individuals visited the
residence Of John r. Talliaferro, No. 1104
1th street northeast, some time Sunday
night. An entrance was effected through
the kitchen window and part Of the house
was ransacked. : le unlimited guest car
ried away suit of clothes, dark overcoat
and watch and chain. It was about $50
o'clock this morning when the robbery was
discovered. Then the police were called in
and the burglar is being looked for by the
officers.
Aipheus Beall. who is connected with the
University of Virginia at Charlottesville
was robbed Sunday night. He had spent
the holiday season here and was on his
way home last night when he was robbed
his dress suit case, containing a quantity
OF wearing apparel and a pipe was taken
depot.
Hardy Pritchard, who lives at No. 216
street northeast, also had a complaint to
make today. His bicycle was stolen from
where 1t was placed in front of his house
about 7:3O o'clock Sunday night.
q. E. Shane, who resides at No. SOS 9th
street northwest. had a similar complaint
to make. His bicycle was stolen from a
location in front of No. 434 New Jersey ave-
nue. southeast.
A bicycle belonging to the United States
Electric Light Company was stolen from
the sidewalk in front Of the Post building
Sunday morning.
Isaac Levy complains that two caps were
stolen from his store Saturday morning.
Evening star., 1898-01-04
CITY AND DISTRICT.
INSPECTOR CRUMP'S REPORT.
OMctal Statement Concerning n Re.
cent Fatal Accident.


cent Fatal Accident.
Inspector Crump of the building inspec-
tors office has submitted to Captain
Burr of the ofice of the Engineer Com
missioner a report on the accident which
resulted in the death last Wednesday of
CharieS Z. Hessler. ny the fall of the build
ing at oO1 Il street southeast. Hessler being
In charge of the work and in the employ of
Contractors August and Charles Getz
While the report of Mr. Crump was not
made public. it is understood that he states
that something less than thousand bricks
had been placed on TIE floor which gave
way Mr.. Crump also is said TO have re-
Ported that he visited the building day
or two before the accident occurred and
that he then found everything in good
shape.
Assistant Building Inspector Ashford will
also submit report in the matter, and
both reports will be referred by Captain
Burr to Commissioner Black
Captain Burr is of the opinion that the
coroner's jury was not justified in holding
the building inspector Jointly negligent
with the contractors.
1t is impossible for the building inspec-
tor to have an inspector ct every building
In course of construction or repair all the
1lme. captain Burr says, unless an in
spector is provided for every building
which is, of course, impracticable
Therefore. if the directions of the build
ing inspector are iisobeyed during his alb
sence, which disobedience results in the
injury to life or property. the contractor
or the foreman in charge of the construc-
tion, and not the building inspector Can't
Burr thinks. should be held responsible.
If it shall appear. said Capt. Burr, that
an amendment of the building regulations
will prevent such accidents in the future
they VIII undoubtedly be amended.
Evening star., 1898-01-04
Golden Cross Officers Installed

The newly elected officers of Trinity
Commandery, No. 522, United Order Golden
Cross. were installed last evening by pepu-
ty Grand Commander John Russell. as
sisted by Past Noble Commander VIM E.
Gibson and Grand Keeper of Records w
E Graham. who acted as ID. G.. w H. The
ohlcers installed were: Susan A. Langley,
n. E.; Gertrude l.. Pattee, V. y. c.; f., j
Pattee h. of r.; r. r. Sparks +. X. of r.
Sacket Duryee, T.; George NJ. Gerhauser
w. H.; Elmer Carr. w. l. c.; George B.
Rose. W. %. G., and George w " Custis
L. y. q. a finance committee was appoint
ed as follows W. L. Hopkins. c. b. r.
and Elmer Car. The good of the order
committee will be appointed at the next
meeting.
Evening star., 1898-01-04
HYATTsvILLE BURGLARY.
The Latest Developments In the Post
once Mystery.


Nothing Of importe nee regarding the Hy-
attsville post ofiice burglary has come to
light since yesterday beyond the develop
ment Of a few facts corroborative Of the
general belief as to the perpetrators. The
two men who were lurking around the
Hyattsvtlle depot at IL O'Clock Friday night
were seen at $50 o'clock the same evening
at the end OF Sibley avenue, near the tracks
of the Alexandria branch Of the Baltimore
end Ohio railroad, by William Dorr and
Walter johnson. Dorr made some casual
remark to the strangers as they passed
but they paid no attention and walked on
in the direction Of the depot. They must
have returned, however, for the engineer of
the freight train which passed down the
Alexandria branch several hours later saw
two men near the tool box, which is on q
line with Stbley avenue and within seventy
five feet Of its terminus.
1t has been discovered that this tool box
had been broken open and some Of the
tools abstracted. These were not among
and it Is presumed they carried them along
with their booty. 1t is said these tools can
be easily identified and would therefore
implicate any person found possessing
them.
Fred Heller. the Bladensburg blacksmith
from whose chop the chisels, brace and bits
and monkey wrench were stolen Friday
night, and subsequently left at the post
office, came to Hyattsville yesterday and
took possession Of his tools. He is Of the
opinion that they were not used by the
burglars in effecting an entrance to the
post Office. Heller had with him a broken
Jimmy, which he found New Year morning
near the front door Of his shop. It is an
old-fashioEed affair, rusty, and rather frail
for that character of implement. They at
tempted to use 1t on the front door of the
shop, as is indicated by the marks thereon.
It broke. however, and they threw 1T away.
They then went to the rear door, broke
tools.
A story is circulating in Hyattsville to
the effect that five men were implicated in
the robbery. Ed. Hartley, q horseshoer,
went to a watch party New Year eve. 1t
was o'clock before 1t was over, and 2:15
when he reached the railroad crossing,
which Is not many yards from the post
office. A short distance further on he met
five men, all walking together and coming
tall man was in advance of the rest and
carried lantern. Hartley turned and
looked back at the men. They crossed
over the road and disappeared behind the
watch box. Hartley proceeded on his way.
believing that the men he had seen were
railroad officials.
1t is thought by many that at least one
Of the burglars was not stranger in Hy-
attsville. This party, it is supposed, acted
burglars But this theory has very little
to support it..
The post office inspectors have not been
in Hyattsville since Saturday night. They
are probably in Baltimore trying to locate
the guilty parties in that city.
Evening star., 1898-01-04
Sent Down for Six Months.

Louis Eskridge. who spends most of his
time about the oyster wharf, where he is
said to habitually patronize the drinking
saloons, was in Judge Scott's court this
morning as an alleged vagrant.
Drunkenness and begging were alleged
against him, and in his own defense the
prisoner declared he did not know how to
beg.
Hes regular tramp about the river
'front.'" said an officer, land he's nuisance
there"
The officer explained that Eskridge was
arrested the 9Th of December Ten days
later a collection was taken up for him,
and he was released on bond.
Judge Scott gave him six months on the
farm in default of bond, and ordered the
forfeiture of the former bond. Charles Eide
lin was on the bond for S1OO
Evening star., 1898-01-04
TEST OF ICEBOAT.
Successful Trial of "a Craft at Chevy
Chase Lake.

SuSCessIuI Oh Sfa1t at Chevy
Chase Lake.
An iceboat. the invention of Mr.. Charles
Steffgen. was tested on Chevy Chase Lake
yesterday afternoon. The inventor is a
millwright of San Diego, Cal, and intends
his machine principally for operation in the
lumber regions, thinking that it will revo-
lutionize traffic on the frozen rivers of the
north.
The machine easily hauled an aggregate
Of nearly a thousand pounds against a
strong breeze, which swept across the
frozen lake.
The model in successful operation yester-
day afternoon was a small affair, fitted
with a one-tenth horsepower fan motor.
In width the motor boat, or more properly
car, is about Il inches. -py SO inches in
length, and with house attached, about IA
inches in height. The floor Of the motor
car Is mounted on two pairs of movable
runners, connected with steering apparatus
ard moving simultaneously, allowing the
machine to be guided about in almost any
desired direction. Across the floor at the
rear end Is set the motor.
Evening star., 1898-01-04

When arraigned yesterday afternoon be-
fore Chief Justice Bingham, In Criminal
Court No. !. the following persons, recently
indicted, pleadoi not guilty: Marshall John
sen. larceny; William Snowdea, assault TO
kill; Clarence Brown. larceny from the
person; Charles Gibson, housebreaking;
Thomas BriScoe, same; Edward Smith as
sauiJ 10 kill: Lucy Tibbs, larceny; Edw
Walker, larceny from the person; John
Butler, second offease petit larceny; John
Jefferson, larceny; Arthur Brown larceny
Annie Ross pleaded guilty to two irdict-
ments charging second ofensc petit lar
ceny. She Was renamed 20 await SEN
tence
Evening star., 1898-01-04
Students, League Entertains,

The Art Students League gave holiday
entertainment last evening at Carroll In.
stitute Hall in the presence of a very large
audience. The play presented was entitled
THE Silent Voice." the scene Of which was
laid in the sixteenth century. The various
characters were taken by Miss King, Mrs
Hobart Nichol Miss Clara Schayer, Mrs
Sawyer, Miss Elise Dufour and Mr.. S. B
Nichol. At the conclusion of the play a
vocal solo was given by Mr.. c. F. Crosby
Subsequently a farce, called my Lord In
Livery" was given by the Misses Grace
Clark Edith Appleby and Ray Sewall, and
Messrs. E. r. Schayer, w. NJ. Sawyer and
Hobart Nichols. The remainder of the
evening was occupied in dancing.
Evening star., 1898-01-04
Distribution of Neneutos-

Before being finally discharged late yes
terday afternoon, the grand juries for the
October term presented the foreman, Mr.
Richard russell, with massive gold head
ed cane. A costly umbrella with silver
handle, was presented Mr.. WILDER W. De
l2no, who has recorded the proceedings of
the grand jury during ihe term. A gold
mounted cane was presented to Pailiff
Frederick A. Kraft who has been in char ge
of the grand jury Appropriate addresses
accompanied each presentation.
AS Christmas gift, Foreman Fussell
last week remembered every member of the
grand jury with d mammoth fruit cake
Evening star., 1898-01-04
Makes No Defense.

II guess I'm guilty" responded William
Wood. when arraigned in the Police Court
this morning for disorderly conduct. IL
was drunk" he added, land don't remem-
Der what happened"
Where do you live?" Judge Scott asked
him.
MY home is in Alexandria," he answer
ed, but 1 work here
In consideration of his having become In
toxicated on Washington whisky he
thought the court might release him on his
personal bonds. Judge Scott, however,
thought his excuse was not a good one,
and imposed a fine of S..
Evening star., 1898-01-04
FOR EARLY CONSTRUCTION.
Directors of Y. NJ. c. A. Arranging to
Build u Home,

A special meeting Of the board of d.
rectors of the Y. NJ. C.. A. was held late
yesterday afternoon at 1407 New York ave-
nue., for the purpose OF arranging matters
looking to the immediate building of a
new home for the association. Mr.. Charles
e. Foster presided, with 1.-THE following pres
ent: Messrs. B. H. Warner, ]. II. Lichliter
L. Cabell Williamson, G w. F. Swartzell
A. NJ Lothrop w. H. H. Smith, S. w
Curriden, H. B. F.B Macfarland, H. w.
Olmstead. Anson S. Taylor. Charles F.
Nesbit, w. A. H. Church, J. NJ. Hoge and
w. N. Multer, general secretary.
A committee of three,i consisting of Mr.
Foster, chairman, and ~Messrs. SwartzelI
and Lothrop, was appointed to look into
the condition of the building and the ad-
visibility of commencing the work of re-
construction immediately
The regular classes continued as usual
If the present quarters become too small
additional rooms Will he rented by the
directors.
Evening star., 1898-01-04
Asked for Something to Eat.

I'm guilty Of asking for something to
eat" was the plea of an elderly man named
William Paul, who was arraigned before
Judge Scott this morning on a charge oil
vagrancy. He called at the house of Po.
lceman Rogers in the county early this
morning, and asked for his breakfast. The
officer thought the court would do an act OF
charity in sending him down.
Where do you belong?" the prisoner was
asked.
My home was in Baltimore city,"
"Four months"
Evening star., 1898-01-04

John T. Sangston, a brakeman on the
Pennsylvania railroad, met with painful
accident about o'clock this morning, while
at work in Anacosta. He was coupling
cars. and failing to step from between the
cars in time the wheels passed over his
right foot. 1t is thought that amputation
will not be necessary. The fourth precinct
patrol wagon was sent for, and the injured
man was taken TO his home, No. ia II
street southwest.
Evening star., 1898-01-04
TEMPERANCE KNIGHTS.
Home League Holds It's First n.
Yenr Celebration.

1tOme LeHBuc TtOIUB ItB F1rBt New
Year Celebration.
Members of Home League, No. /, Tenn.
perance Knights of America, held theiI
first New Year celebration last night in
the league room, Odd Fellows Hall, south.
east. Two long tables were spread in the
hall, and they were laden with delicacies
while temperance beverages, such as cof.
fee and milk, were served by the enter
tainment committee, to whose efforts the
success CT the occasion is largely due.
Prior to the banquet and good-of-the-or-
der program, the following new members
were initiated: E. c. Lowe, Sergt. John c.
Daley, A. A. Erb. c. NJ. Gates, H. A. Mar.
tin and w. K. Erb.
Mr.. Robert A. Smith presided as master
Of ceremonies. John c. Moore delivered
an address of welcome. Other addresses
were made,
Evening star., 1898-01-04
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-"The Sunshine of
Paradise Alley
Bijou Theater-High-class specialtes.
Columbia Theater.-"My Friend From In
dia.'
Grand Opera House.-"Boy Wanted"
kerran's Lyceum Theater.-Sam T.
Jacks Company.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-Mr.
Richard Mansfield in The DEVILS Disci-
ile."
New National Theater.-Mr. w. H. Crane
In Virginia Courtshp."
Evening star., 1898-01-04
Ladies Painfully Hurt.

AS the result of a collision yesterday
afternoon at the intersection of Vermont
avenue and II street, Mrs. Craighill, wife
of Rev. AR. Craighill Of Forestville, Nd,
and a friend, Miss Hubbard, were painfully
injured. The parties mentioned were cross
ing H street in vehicle, which was struck
by Metropolitan railway car No. 32O, east
bound. Both ladies were thrown to the
roadway. They were removed to nearby
drug store for treatment. SG
Evening star., 1898-01-04
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Samuel ]. Pentz for Glymont
and intermediate landings at $50 am.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach
and river landings at am.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from a. m. to
pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:3O 1905 IL
am, 1905, 2:0j, s: and 4:15 pm.
Evening star., 1898-01-04

The will of the late Henry l.. Chew has
been filed for probate. 1t is dated Deem
Der Is 1897. The entire estate of the de-
ceased, including a house and lot In Con
gress Heights. is left to his wife. Emma E.
Chew, with the exception OF one dollar
each TO Elva s. Benton and May S. Sparks.
sisters. The wife is named as executrix
Evening star., 1898-01-04
About the District Covernm.nt

One of the features of The Star Alma
nae is Its complete information relative to
the District government 1t states the re-
lationship of the District to the national
government. The Districts revenues, the
officers, their salaries, etc. This feature
alone is worth its price; 450 pages. % cents.
On sale at Star Office and newsdealers
Evening star., 1898-01-04
Stole Ter Cents. Fined ss.

Mary Pony, colored, was fined s. when
arraigned before Judge Kimball for the
larceny of 10 cents from a small colored
hey named Samuel Wheeler The testi-
mony showed that the child placed 10 cents
on a store counter to pay for a purchase
and the girl picked it up and went off with
it. In default of payment Mary went down
for fifteen dayS.
Evening star., 1898-01-04
Widening p Street Bridge

The Commissioners have ordered that
sealed proposals be received at the District
building until noon January - 1885, fer
widening the P street bridge over Rock
creek.
Evening star., 1898-01-04
DIES SUDDENLY.
EDWIN Fawcctt. Treasury Clerk, Vic.
tim Of Heart Disenac

Hu"h =. Fawcett, who was for many
seais clerk In the Treasury Department,
died suddenly about 6:15 o'clock Yesterday.
in Gulick's grocery store. corner OF 1st and
streets southeast. Mr.. Fawcett had been
In the store but a few minutes conversins
with the proprietor. when suddenly he fell
to the floor in an unconscious condition.
Dr. Mallan. who lives in the neighborhood
Oh the store, was sent for and he found
upon his arrival that life was extinct. Cor
oner Carr was notified OF the death and he
gave permission for the removal of the
body. certificate of death from heart
disease was given and Undertaken Lee
removed the body to the home of the fami.
ly, No. 6S2 Z street northeast
Evening star., 1898-01-04
PABsT ..RLUE RIBBoN.. REER.

Have you tried it? II not, you have some
thing to live for. The best dark beer is
Doppel Braeu." For sale by grocers, or
delivered direct. Write or phone 273.
PABST BREWING Co, I13 n. Cap. st.
Ne MAKE EVERY CARPET WE CLEAN
lcok as good as it did on the day it left the
store. Empire Upholstery and Carpet Clean
ing Works, 6S1-5 Mass ave
Evening star., 1898-01-04
Plant Dimes and Grow Dollars

No soil so prolific as savings account
regularly mifistered TO. 81 starts an ac-
count with the Union Savings Bank 1222
Il Street.-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-01-04
For Building an Annex,

Sealed proposals were opened at the Dis
trict building yesterday for the construc-
tion of the annex to the Peabody School
9th street between and C. The bids re.
ceived were as follows: Baldwin C Peake
5409; Pavanini Greer. $4,000; James
NJ. Dunn, 400; James Connor, $Y. .465
Andrew Gleeson and Robert Humphrey
5000. and Noble H. Thomas, $2S, 500,
Evening star., 1898-01-04

HAVE YOU BEEN growing
weaker of late? 4 Does vons
heart beat too rapidly after eY
n Ncinr ercisiDg7 Do you, have head
AOah6 ache and neuralgia3 Il the
Strength ;sn white: ::a e As ss:. us5:a, a5 AZ
clearf Muscles soft and dabby
II this L. your case your bIood
needs enriching.
SCOTS EMULSION OF Cod-livef OIL stops dis
eased action. 1t supplies the material for rich
blood, strong nerves and sound strength. ii