Evening star., 1898-06-27
NACOSTIAHAPPENINGS
Investigation of Alleged Bull Fighting at
Congress Heights.
Pierre Scper Writes of the Engnge-
ment at agO-DOnatiOR to
District Volunteers.

Agents Reipinger and Haynes of the
Humane Society were at the Anacostia
police station a couple of days ago investi-
eating what was reported to be case of
great cruelty to animals on the part of the
management at Congress Heights. The re-
port had reached the office of the society
that genuine bull fight, in real Spanish
style, was a part of the program there
every evening. The two officers made
known their errand to the police, and were
informed that the only thing like bull
fight witnessed at Congress Heights is the
cinematograph reproduction of such spec
tacle, shown nightly. The investigation
went no further.
Told by Participant.
Pierre Sopef, on board the battle ship
Iowa. writes to his parents here from be-
fore Santiago de Cuba, under dates of June
Z and 10, telling of the bombardment ofithe
defenses about Santiago June 6, which, he
states, began at I am. and ended at 1890
am. He says the work of the Dolphin was
magnificent, her SHELLS being seen plainly
as they dropped among a company of Span
ish soldiers and sent them fleeing in all di-
rections. The writer says the whole affair
was nothing more than target practice for
the American fleet, and that the Spanish
fire was as poorly directed as it was at San
Juan, Porto Rico. Soper was in this en-
Gagement also, but speaks of it as an af-
fair of minor Importance, in which, how
ever, he says the gunnery on the Iowa was
splendid He speaks of the landing of
American marines on the coast forty miles
west of Santiago, and says the sooner the
troops arrive the sooner the Spanish will
be beaten He seems to think the Ameri-
can fleet will enter the channel and from
that point assist the army.
A Cash Contribution.
The ST. Elizabeth boys who accompanied
the District volunteers have not been for
gotten by their friends at the institution.
Some time ago subscription list was got
ten up AMONG the employees with the in
tention of starting off a big box south. So
many were anxious to contribute, however
that 1t was finally decided to forward the
money, and last week the hospital sent to
Tampa, through DR.. w. w. Gedding, the
sum of $50, or $40 for each st. Elzabethian
volunteer. The beneficiaries, now with the
District regiment, are Charles Simpson,
Charles Abernethy, George Taylor and ].
W. Marbury The last named has recently
been appointed assistant regimental post
master.
Sunday School Anniversary.
The branch Sunday school recently start
ed here under the auspices of Zion Luth-
eran Church, 9Th and P streets northwest,
Rev. A. Homrighaus. pastor held its usual
session yesterday afternoon in Masonic
Hail, the exercises being under the direc-
ton of Superintendent May of the church
Sunday school
Bffef Mention.
The divine services at ST. Elizabeth Chap
el yesterday were the last until Septem-
Der l.
Miss Ellen Bradshaw of Baltimore city is
a visitor in Anacostia.
Mr.. C. NJ. Gibbons has been visiting
friends in New York city.
Miss Alice Green of ST. Elizabeth Is visit
ing at her home in Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Carter are visiting
friends in Virginia.