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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-13
For Port Royal and Beaufort, S, C.

Steamer Clifton leaves from foot Bun
street on Sunday p a. m, Tuesdnv and
Friday at 10 a. m, city time.
H. s. wEsTCoTT. Agent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-13
Ocean Steamship Co.
FOR
New York, Boston
AND
THE EAST.

THE EAST.
Unsurpassed cabin accommodations. An
the comforts of a modern hotel. Electra
lights, Unexcelled table. Tickets include
meals and berth aboard ship
Passenger Fares From Savannah
TO NEW YoRK-Cabin. $40; Excursion.
w. Intermediate SIS. Excursion. s24:
TO BOSTON-Cabin, So; Excursion sSs:
intermediate. ST; Excursion. s2S: steer
age, $1175 w.
me express steamships OF this line are
appointed to sail from Savannah. Central
tsoth) meridian time, as follows:
SAVANNAH TO NEW YORK.
NACoocHEE. Capt. smith, MONDAY.
Nov IA. at 500 p. m.
TALLAHASSEE Capt. Asklns. TUES.
DAY, Nov. Is, at 500 p. m.
CITY OF AUGUSTA. Capt. Daegett
THURSDAY, Nov. II. at 1880 p. m.
KANSAS CITY. Capt Fisher, sATUR-
DAY, Nov. 10, at 800 p. m.
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, Capt. Burg
MONDAY. Nov. 81, al 1890 D. m.
NACOOCHEE, Capt Smith, TUESDAY
Nov. %, at 200 p. m.
TALLAHASSEE, Capt. Askins. THURS
DAY, Nov. "a, at 400 p. m.
CITY OF AUGUSTA. Capt. Daggett. SAT
URDAY, Nov. 26, at 400 p. m.
KANSAS CITY. Capt. Fisher, MONDAY
Nov. %. at 500 p. M
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM Cant Rurg
TUESDAY, Nov. 20, at 500 D. m.
SAVANNAH TO BOSTON.
VIA DIRECT SHIP.
CHATTAHOOCHEE. Capt Lewis, TUES.
DAY, Nov. Is. al TOO a. m.
CITY OF MACON. Capt. Savage, FRI
DAY, Nov. IS. at 500 a. M
GATE CITY. Capt. Googlns, MONDAY.
Nov. 81, at 1870 D. M
CHATTAHooCHEE. Capt. Lewis. FRI
DAY, Nov. rs, at 400 a. m.
CITY OF MACON, Capt Savage. TUES
DAY, Nov. 20, at 700 a. m.
Steamers leave New York for Savannah
s p. m. daily, except Sundays and Mon.
days, and leave Boston for Savannah
every Wednesday al u noon Saturdays al
3 p. m.
w. G. Brewer. Ticket Agent, 80 Bull.
street. Savannah. Ga.
E. w. Smith. Cont Frt Rgt Saw, Ca.
r G. Trezevant. Agt.. Savannah. Ga.
f. II. Hinton, Traffic Manager.
John NJ. Egan, vice president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-09
Suit for Maintenance

Mrs. Lottie NJ. Moore las filed suit agatns,
her husband, George W. Moore. seeking
maintenance. The couple were married IN
Alexandria December 30, 1897, but the mar
rage was not announced until Nav IA of
the present year, it having been agreed
mat 1t should not be announced until March
and that the petitioner should live untik
tnat time with her parents Moore was
then to provide her with a home, and they
were to live together
1t Is alleged that notwithstanding he was
frequently entreated by the complainant SO
10 90, the defendant did not keep his prom
Use TO announce the marriage. He went TO
fittsourg, remaining there several weeks
without sending for his wife as he prom
lsed TO do, finally returning to this city ana
announcing the marriage in a newspaper
de has failed to provide complainant with
nome, she says, although he is a skilled
painter and can readily obtain remunerative
employment If he so desires. Since June IL
mrs Moore declares she has not seen her
husband The court is asked to REQUIRE
Moore to pay his wife reascnah BILE alimony
SO long as he refuses or neglects to live
with her, and provide her home and
maintenance. Francis II. Stephens is conn
piainants solicitor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-09
InstnIIation Ceremony.

The grand warden of this Jurisdiction, ].
B. Ward, assisted by Past Grands Klein
dienst, Lusby, Crawford and Harrell, in
stalled the officers of Covenant Lodge, No
ID, l. o. o. F., Thursday evening, as fol-
lows: 8. P. g., Harris krick; N. G.. Nor
ris H. Walmer: v. g.. Robt. B. Hum
phreys; r. s., w. H. Rollins: +. s.. E. H.
Harner; treasurer, C. w. Chamberlain;
warden, VIM. E. Clayton; conductor, Chas
S. Mason; o. S. G., w. B. Sebastian, l. 8.
c., Leo S. Schoenthall; r. S. N. G., M. M.
Brewer; r. S. V. g., Philip Fauth; l.. s. s..
w. c. Carter; chaplain, Harry w. Selah.
Remarks were made by Messrs. Day,
Hanna and others. after which refresh
ments were served. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-09

The funeral services of Mrs. Susan B.
Sheriff, widow of George L. Sheriff, were
held this afternoon at her late residence,
ga Sd street northwest Raw ]. ]. Muir
and DR.. c. c. Meador paid high tributes to
the lovable character Of the deceased, and
two selections were sung with much sym
pathy by quartet. The interment will bs
at Rock Creek cemetery.
The deceased was a daughter of the late
Andrew Rothwell, known to the older resi-
dents Of the city to have been for sixty
years a stanch citizen and churchman. She
was the granddaughter on her mother
side Of Col William De Wees of thu war of
1872. an affiuent resident Of this locality
during the early part of the century, and
the great-granddaught of Col. William
De Wees Of of the revolutionary war, who
as the proprietor and occupant of the plan
tation of Valley Forge, near Philadelphia,
rendered to General Washington for the use
of his army the lands which were made by
1t one of the most sacred spots of Ameri-
can history.
For ths last twelve years Mrs. Sheriff has
been almost entirely helpless with rheu-
matte troubles. During all this time her
Christian fortitude never weakened, her
patience nevsr failed, so that she became
even more endeared and exemplary to her
Large circle Of friends. In the last six
months, however, her strength failed rap
Idly. and she suffered intense pain, although
the end was quite peaceful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-09
Amusemenfa.

UNION ROOF GARDENING roof gar
den is a decided success. Every pleasant
night during the past week a large audi
cree has witnessed the unusually strong
BILL Improvements are continually being
made, and the natural beauty OF the loca-
ton, together with the artificial decora-
lions, make most attractive sight The
artists presented during the past week are
some of the best-known In the vaudeville
business, and their acts are clean and en-
pertaining. The easy access to the place is
q great card in its favor, as the two prin-
opal lines OF the city terminate at the
building. A large dancing pavilion has been
erected, and an additional orchestra will
dispense music for those desiring to trip
the light fantastic after the performance,
Sunday night there will be a sacred con-
cert at S:15, and soma well-known vocalists
will appear. Next weeks bill includes Mr.,
and Mrs. Mason, in a comedy sketch, en-
titled Uncle Rube's Visit" Aft Holt
mimic and whistling phenomenon; Agnes
A. Miles serio-comic; James Richmond
Glenroy, comedian. the man with the
green gloves" Mae Raymond. operatio
vocalist; the Nelson sisters. singing and
dancing soubrettes; Louella Miller, vocalist.
The man igement is catering particularly
to ladies and children. and nothing border
ing on improperly will be tolerated. After
the performance the public are invited to
stay and be refreshed by the cooling Po-
tomac breezes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-09
GOES ON RECORD.
Telephone Company to Test Legality
of Reduction in Rates.

Telephone Company to Test Legality
of Reduction in Rates.
AT a conference held today between the
District Commissioners and Mr.. Samuel
M. Bryan Of the Chesapeake and Potomac
Tel, phone Company the Commissioners
were Informed that the company will resist
the reduction of telephone rates provided
for in the current District appropriation.
AS result of thetconference the Commits
sioners decided that pending a decision by
the courts as to the legality of the pro-
visions of the bills they will continue their
contract with the, telephone company at
the existing rates.
Mr.. Bryan was accompanied by his at
torney. Mr.. Jere NJ. Wilson, and during
the conference, which was of an informal
nature. 1t appeared that the District uses
"a sets of telephones, paying the company
$500 annually for the exchange service, IS
monthly for the rentsef telephones, OF. az
Mr. Bryan estimated 1t, 1880. 10 a year for
the entire service This service, he claim
ed, Is really worth TO the District not less
than $4,000 and he eontended that If the
District should insist upon a reduction such
as provided for IN the appropriation bill
the, charges would then be much larger
than they are now. Mr.. Bryan stated that
MS company will resist to the utmost the
reduction provided, for In the bill, and he
desired to SO place the company on record.
he not being willing to do anything which
would be construed as a. recognition on the
part OF his company Of the legality of the
provision in question
The conclusion above stated was then
reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-09
REPORT FAvoRABLY.
commissioners Pass Upon Bill for Re-
location of Emporfa Street


location of Emporfa Street,
A favorable report has been made by the
District Commissioners on House bill IO7;5s5.
TO chanse the location of Emporia street,
West Brooklaud. the Commissioners recon-
mending that the measure be amended in
certain particulars.
The object of the bill, the Commissioners
explained In letter to Chairman Babcock
OF the House District committee, is to
change the highway plans so as to secure
the extension of the street in direct line
with Detroit street, avoiding the jog in the
present plans at 10th and Emporia streets
The street has been dedicated, and the
ground through which it will run Is unsub-
divided. The bill, therefore, does not in
volVe the expenditure of any public money,
put simply changes the plan for the subdi-
vision of the property. The Commissioners
consider the change of deSirabl char
acter, and recommend that the necessary
authority be granted to make 1t.
1t is recommended by the Commissioners
that the bill be amended by striking out all
after the words West Brookland" In line
y, and inserting in lieu thereof the words
so as to make 1t lie within the extended
lines of Detroit street as now laid out In
Change, they think, is desirable in order to
avoid any misunderstanding concerning the
exact extension desired The Commission
ers believe that in the way it is stated In
the bill there might be some ambiguity as
the desired extension Is really in the line
of the prolongation Of Detroit street at this
point
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-09
AIDING THE NEEDY.
Families of Volunteers Under Care of
Mary WRahinRton Chnnter.

Early In May last the members of the
Mary Washington Chapter of the Daugh-
ters OF the American Revolution decided
that they would help the soldiers at the
front by aiding the needy families of volun-
teers from the District of Columbia. The
chapter established q fund for that pur-
pose. and appointed q committee to carry
on the work. with Mrs. Francis W. Dickins,
No. 1884 10th street northwest. as chair
man. and Miss Cornelia Clay, No. 1913
street northwest, as treasurer. This COM
mittee has been actively at work ever
since. and has accomplished reat deal
OF good. Some twenty or more fs Miles are
now on Its list, all of whom are being
helped as seems best for their respective
needs. House rent is paid, fuel and pro-
visions supplied, clothing furnished, chill
dren provided for, in institutions and other
wise, and work obtained for those who can
do it.
All the cases presented to the committee,
or discovered by II, are investigated, not
only by its members, but through the chief
of police and the Associated Charities, so
that the real conditions are ascertafned.
These, IL known to the people at large,
members Of the chapter say, would appeal
to them as they do to the committee. Men.
who, all winter long, strove for work with
out success. enlisted as a last resource;
but whatever the reasons for going, the
suit was that wives and children were left
In varying degrees of destitution-some-
times temporary, until the obtaining of
work or receipt of pay from the front; at
other times, requiring help in addition to
the small amount possible for the soldier
to give from his pay. So far this commit
tee has worked without publicity, and has
met with much sympathy and encouraging
help. The District Aid Association appro-
priated SIS for the committees work and
the managers of the Fresh Air Home at
Colonial Beach made such generous ar
rangements as made it possible for par
ents who had been given work to put
children there and pay for their care from
their earnings.
People who wish to aid the committee
should apply to the chairman or treasurer,
whose names and addresses have been
given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-09
Fined for Throwing Stones.

A young man named Edward Barry was
having good time throwing stones at a
lamp post on 9th street last night, when
Policeman scultze found him. Barry was
under the influence of liquor and had his
pockets filed with stones.
When 1 arrested him. the policeman
tod Judge kimball this morning, he was
very Profanc. and he continued his cursing
all the way to the patrol box"
What were you doing with stones in
your pocket?' the court asked
nave TO pass lot on my way home"
answered Barry, and dogs frequently get
after ME. l had passed the lot when the
policeman found me and was throwing the
stones away
Was it necessary for you to curse be-
cause the dogs had not troubled your
Il don't remember that l cursed"
How many drinks had you taken?"
-Four or five glasses of beer"
How many whiskies?''
Not one. l don't drink whisky"
The court imposed a penalty of $40 or
thirty days on the farm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-09
BURGLAR DRAWS A PISTOL.
Intruder In Home of Joseph Carpenter
Makes Threats.


Mr.. Joseph B. Carpenter, living at No.
2212 14th street, had an exciting encounter
with a burglar about 2:3O o'clock this
morning. The intruder drew weapon
and threatened to use it. but was prevent
ed from doing SO by the quick action Of
Mr.. Carpenter. Then the burglar was
forced to jump from the second story win
dow to the roof to effect his escape.
Mr.. Carpenter was awakened by a noise
IN the room adjoining the one in which
he was sleeping. He went in the room
and confronted the intruder, who was
there for the purpose of robbing him. The
burglar had made an effort to conceal him.
self behind trunk, but Mr. Carpenter
got sight of him and ordered him to get
on the move.
the burglar, pointing pistol at the legal
occupant of the house.
MT. Carpenter was unarmed, and fear
ing an assault, he sprang forward and
dealt the robber a blow on his arm. The
pistol fell to the floor, and in an instant
the burglar was on his feet making an ef-
fort to get out the window through which
he had entered.
IN the meanwhile Mr.. CARPENTER had eone
70 the back room and made an QUERY
Inc police responded, and an Investigation
OF the premises was made, but nothing
had been taken. Detectives Helan and No
Nance made an investigation, but Mr.
carpenter could give them no descr;ntion
Of the burglar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-09
Chautnuqun, N. v, and Return via Ii.
aud o., SO.
Parents Make Complaint.

$50 pm, July 10. Call at B. an(
offices for particulars.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-09
Lieut.. Thomas' Injuries.

The Secretary of the Navy today received
a dispatch concerning the injuries SUSTAIN
ed by Lieutenant Thomas in the recent en-
gagement with the Spaniards in front Of
Santiago.
Lieutenant Thomas, list United States
Volunteers. has perforation wound right
tibia-not serious. VIII recover In twenty
days"
1t was signed by T. 8. Berryhill, surgeon
United States navy, and dated July Z, 1858.
The young man named is a son of Judge
John r. Thomas of the United States court
in Indian territory, and is we'll known in
this city. Many of his relatives reside here.
His father was formerly a representative
in Congress from Illinois. He is now in
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-09

The Sorosis shoe. the new woman's shoe.
tor which Woodward & Lothrop are the
sole agents for the District of Columbia
has caused some little excitement in New
york 1t appears that the manufacturers
OF the shoe in casting about for a catchy
Fame for the new product happened TO
strike on 'Sorosis." which is the name of a
prominent New York club. Now a cam
paign has been started with a great d.al or
Elsor by the club members against this
dreaoiui infraction against their dignity.
But the shoes are produced Just the same
ana those who visit Woodward & Lothrop's
shoe department will find out how reaIIy
comfortable they are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-09
DIXIE sAFMAND SOUND.
Energies Without q Scratch From
Three Batfles.


Three BATTLES.
Lieut.. Arriss of athe first police precinct
has received a letter from Chief Master-at-
arms j. NJ Austin, who is on the U. 8. 8.
Dixie. Jack Ausein. as he is Familiarity
known was an officer In Lieut.. Antss'
precinct when the war broke out. Being
q man OF experience TN naval matters. he
resigned his positionton the police force
and went to fight for his country. He is
q native Of South Carolina
His letter is as follows,
I'VE have had a battle each day for
three days. and the Dixie is all o. K. On
between Trinidad and Cienfuegos when we
were fired on from a battery partially con-
eealed. We fired in return, and after the
third shot we saw about fifty soldiers leave
the Tort and take to the mountain. We
fred about sixty shells at and around the
Tort and blockhouse, and when we left the
pace was IN ruins and on fire. When we
stopped firing We were off the shore about
Two miles and above the fort we had just
destroyed Then we were fired on once by
another fort in the mouth of a small river.
One shot from our siX-inch rife completely
diSmounted the gun that fired on us ard
sent one man about twenty feet in the
ar ana lot of other Spanish soldiers into
the woods as fast as they could run. We
USED the tort, or ruins, as may say. for
target practice, and, after ten minutes
firing. not only was the fort torn up, but
pieces OF solid rock on which 1t had stood
rolled down the cliff into the water
our boys do not like work, but are in
Ior nght at any and all times. On the
"a, while off Trinidad, the fort and small
eunooat nred on US. We were about four
miles of, so all their shots fell short We
sent two etght-inch shells into the fort
ana steamed on to Cienfuegos. where We
were Joined by the Yankee. Yesterday we
returned to Trinidad, and the Yankee stay
co out and guarded the open sea, while
the Dixie went into the harbor as near as
sne could get and shelled the fort and
shlpS- we sunk one schooner, silenced the
LOTT ana ran the gunboat across the bar
Where we could not go and at 5000 yards
put SIX and eight-inch shells 30 close to
ner that she put into the creek, and, at
me risk OF going ashore, got out of range
Oh our guns. Our shells exploded near
enough to the gunboat to put her on her
oeam END and covered her with water We
could not tell whether we damaged her or
not. we were struck once by a small-cah-
Der rifle at close range from shore About
one dozen shells exploded In from one mile
to 100 yards of u.s.
we were down at Santiago last Sunday.
Our fleet was lying around the entrance to
that place, like cats about q rat hole. We
nave enough ammunition and coal for
twenty days fighting and steaming.
AS our sister, the Yankee starts for Key
west this pm. 1 will have to close, as she
Is TO carry our mail. 1t is now four days
since We heard from the outside world and
are In ignorance of any happening during
this period. How does Yankee and Dixie
strike you? Ais one; ones ALL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-09

Garfield Reed. coiored, seventeen years
old, but who locks much Older was pris-
oner in the Police Court this morning,
charged with disorderly conduct. He was
arrested in South Washington at late
hour last night complaint of his par
ents
THAT boys only seventeen years Old"
his mother told the officer. land he's living
In the house of a woman in Dixon court
He won't stay home, and j want you to
arrest him."
1t was while the officer was making the
arrest that the boy vas dsorderiy.
My mother and father threw me out Of
the house, the prisoner told Judge KIM
ball, and l went to this woman's house
She was kind enough to take me in and
give me a place to sleep"
The boys story did not excuse his bad
language, and the usual peuaity-$5 or tif-
teen days-was imposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-09
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Death of an Old Observation-Disclosures nts
and Incidents.

Mr.. John w. Potter, an old resident Of
Georgetown. died this morning at O'Clock
at his residence. SD street near Q
street. after a long and painful illness.
For some weeks the father and a son were
seriously sick with typhoid fever their re-
covery not being expected. The son is now
| nearly well. but the malady of the father
was further aggravated by an attack re-
| sembling paralysis, which ended fatally.
The deceased was about sixty years OF
age.
Mr.. Potter was one of the earliest defend
ers of Washington at the outbreak of the
civil war. He enlisted in 1861 in Capt.
Boyd's Company c, of District Volunteers,
and was in the first company that crossed
the Potomac to Virginia soil. After the
war he went into business for himself and
was one of the leading cigar makers and
dealers in this section. He leaves a num-
death. He was q member of George U.
Morris Post, No. 10. Grand Army OF the
Repubiic, and the post will attend the
funeral
MI. Dennis O'Connor and Miss Blanche
Dale We're married six months ago, but the
announcement Of the fact has just been
made. The ceremony was performed De-
cember ~ CT last year at one of the Cath
Ollie churches In Baltimore, but tho matter
has been kept quite a secret, and no one
knew anything of the occurrence, and when
1t became known it naturally created some
surprise. Both of the parties are we'll
known young people of this section, and
they have the best wishes of a large num-
Der OF friends. The pair are now in New
York city, which place will be their future
home. the groom being engaged in business
in the metropolis.
The following officers were elected by
the Epworth League of the West Wash
ington M. E. Mission at a recent meeting:
President, Miss Gertrude Athey: first vice
president, Mr.. Walter Payne; second vice
president Miss Lizzie Graves; third vice
president Mrs. John NJ. Stalings; secre-
tary, Miss Louise Bryan; treasurer. Miss
Bessie Vinson. The newly elected officers
VIII serve for the ensuing term of six
months.
Sergt. Chas. V. Cromwell Of the Western
High School Cadets. while In Virginia July 4
set off new style of giant firecracker
and as the fuse did not appear to be burn
ing he leaned over to see what the trouble
was. Just then the cracker exploded, the
fragments striking the eye, and for a time
It was thought that the sight had been
entirely destroyed. The young man is
now confined to his bed. and Drs. Newell
ana Muncaster cannot yet say whether or
not they can save the eye. He is the son
OF Mr.. A. B. Grunwell of Both street.