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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
DIES AMONG STRANGERS.
Mrs. Elizabeth Claggett Closes He1
Career in Almshouse Hospital.

Mrs. Elizabeth CIaggett Closes Her
Career in Almshouse Hospital.
Mrs. Elizabeth Claggstt, apparently more
than fifty years old, died in the almshouse
hospital this morning with no relatives or
friends about her bedside to say to her a
comforting word. She had relatives by
marriage, it is stated both in this city and
Maryland,
Mrs. Claggett' was q widow whose husband
died and left her to subeist upon her own re-
sources several years ago. Since then shs
has been employed in the government
printing office, iibutl during recent years. 1t
Is said, she had q hard struggls to keep
soul and bodyq together. She lived in an
office buildingsat 46S Louisiana avenue for
a long time. but rfor some reason moved
away. Last Sspt ember she returned to this
building and rented the back room on the
third floor, paying IS month rent. Two
months ago shs said she was no longer able
to pay this amount of rent and she moved
to a little attic room.
Two weeks or more ago she complained
of being sick. / Her only friend, SO far as
was known, was Mrs. Annie Mccarthy.
She called on Mrs. Claggett at irregular in
tervals, and was instrumental in having
her sent to the1hospital. More than week
ago application for her removal to hos
pital was made. to Sanitary Officer Frank,
but when the ambulance was sent for her
she was not IN a rendition to be moved.
She was too weak to put on her clothes,
and the sanitary officer sent for Mrs. Nc
Leod, one of the police n,atrons. The ma
tron dressed her and she was removed 10
the hospital. Since then Mrs. Mccarthy
has interested herself in the case and call
ed on the police. She said yesterday that
the unfortunate woman had her life in
sured for at least $100, which would pay
dead woman, she said. Is connected with,
the custom house at Montreal Mrs. Clag-
gett was a native of Canada.
Major Sylvester today telegraphed infor-
nation of the woman's death to her
brother and asked what disposition should
be made of the boCy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
SALE OF F STREETPROPERTY
Another Important Transaction Along That
ssThoroughfare.
Charles G.. Thorn Sells to James NJ.
Johnston - A Modern Business
Structuresto BE Erected.

Another important sale of F street prop
erty has just been agreed upon, making
the third transaction in property on that
street within the past few months. Mr..
James M. Johnston has purchased from MT.
Charles G. Thorn. through Thos. j. Fisher
& Co., IN connection with Gasch bros.
real estate brokers, the property LIB r
street northwest. AS Mr.. Thorn conducts
his business in the building he has, under
the agreement of sale, four months to
look around and find another location.
When the property comes into the posses
sion Of Mr.. Johnston it is understood to be
his intention to have the present building,
which Is old, as well as not adapted for
modern business purposes. removed and
erect on this site q modern structure. In
the transaction the value of the building
did not figure. and the consideration agreed
to be paid, which, by the way. IS to be en-
tirely In cash. may he considered what
was regarded as the value of the ground.
The lot has frontage of "a feet inches
ana q depth Of a fraction more than 11S
1eet, and contains a total area of 2.164
square feet. The consideration was $50, 600,
Whlcn IS at the rate Of $3.50 per square
when he purchased it In 1887 $37, 600, and
the advance In price obtained is such as to
make the investment a very profitable one
for Mr.. Thorn.
The announcement that another new
building Is to be erected on F street viii he
welcome intelligence to those interested in
properly along that business thoroughfare.
as 1t will be looked upon as an indication
OF the near approach of better times.
In itself such an Improvement would not
perhaps be regarded as Of much import
dhoe, but taken in connection with other
transactions of a similar character it has
greater Significance. Only few days ago
the announcement was made in The Star
OF the purchase by DR.. G. F. Whiting OF
the property 1881 F street, and now the
old building that SO long occupied that
site is nearly down and modern business
structure is to be erected in its place. 1t
is understood also that there is a likelihood
that Mr.. Andrews, who several months ago
purchased the building 1311-1S13 F street,
Will improve that property by the erection
of building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
ADJUSTMENTS.

KERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER.-John
L. Sullivan is the bright particular star in
the vaudeville show at Kernan's this week.
He appears in a musical burlesque entitled
IA Trip Across the Ocean," and Incidental
ly gives short tnree-round boxing bout.
1t was a glimpse of the old favorite the
people wanted, and they never seem to tire
of the man who for twelve years maintain
ed the championship of the world, and who
today holds the bare knuckle champion
ship. But there are others with John L.
who come in for a share of the applause.
Among these may be mentioned Irene
Mackey, who proved an excellent ballad
singer; Fetching Brothers, musicians; Low
ry and Francis, who combine some good
songs with a clever boxing bout; Bertha
and Crouch, contortion dancers, and Beg
ley and Lee, comedians. The Reyford Sis
tiers acquitted themselves creditably in q
terpsichorean specially, and Darmody, the
champion club swirger, executes some new
and difficult moves with the Indian clubs.
The Illustrated songs of Edwards and Ed
wards were greatly enjoyed especially the
patriotic numbers. Next Thursday night
Jake Kilrain, the old-time rival of John
L., will appear and for the remainder of
the week the two old Romans will give
boxing exhibitions.
BIJOU THEATER.-The second week of
vaudeville at the Bijou opened yesterday
to small business. There is quite a long
program, in which several clever acts &C.
cur. The Washburn Sisters, in conjunction
with Jack Crawford, the comedian are de-
serving of mention. The Bijou BurlesQue
Company made it's first appearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
The Hula Girl.

Among those who are expected to par
ticipate in the different casts of 1.-THE Hula
Girl" the burlesaue by the Harris Bros
which will be given for week at the Co.
lumbia Theater next month, are the follow
ing: Mrs. Thomas G. Noyes, Mrs. w. L.
Wilson, Miss Paul w. Evens, Miss Mary
Helen Howe, Mrs. Kitty Thompson Berry,
Miss Eva Whitford. Miss Blanche Wood,
Miss Marie Howe, Messrs. w. d. McFar.
land, Douglass G. Miller, F. Milton Sup
plee, Melville Hensey, A. Bertrand Shader
w. H. Harris, George H. O'Connor, Frank
Rebstock. Chas. F. Roberts, Theodore Erie
bus. jr.; Chas L. Parker, ]. A. Colborn, w.
A. Morsell. DIR. E. Clyde Shade, Arthur F.
Earnest, LIE Roy Cough, DIR. Paul w.
Evens. VIM. Claybough. C. V. Howard, H.
Bert Moore, w. H. Conley, Felix Mahoney,
Arthur Middleton, F. r. Dooley, Jas. E. NJ
Hull, James Cathell, Thos. Wilkinson, -
Mccarthy, A. J. Cummings A. B. Seibold,
Arthur Gardner, Louis Weaver DR.. N.
Willis Ponleroy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
Didn't Change the Decision.

Guilty" was what James Reed was I'M
derstood to have said when arraigned in
Judge Taylor's court this morning on a
charge of disorderly conduct.
Just ordinary disorder" Policeman
Boyce responded.
Five dollars
He says not guilty, your honor" inter-
ruptad the bailif.
Then the officer was recalled and sworn
and he related the circumstances under
witch the arrest was made.
Reed" ne said, was seated on Myrtle
Rays doorstep on 1872 street about O'Clock
tits morning. cursing and swearing, and 1
ordered him to leave there and go home.
! started him home twice, but he stopped
at tree box near the corner and said, III
be -- II Ill GO
Il was drunk all right said the prisoner,
but / am not addicted to the use of pro-
family"
A penalty of s. or fifteen days was i'm
posed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
ORDER ISSUED.
Plaintiff Enjoined From Proceeding
With Suit Pending Settlement.

Plaintiff EnjOined From proceeding
With Suit Pending Settlement.
The Masonic Mutual Relief Association
of the District of Columbia today filed suit
in equity against Ophelia Warren and Amy
Simms. asking that they be required to in
terplead and settle and adjust between
themselves their several rights and claim
to a benefit amounting to 81 900. payable
by the complainant to the estate Of the late
Knight Woodley, who was member of the
complainant corporation. 1t seems that
Woodiey's wife, toSwhom he assigned the
money, died prior to his own death, and he
then first assigned the money to his daugh-
ter, Amy Simms. afterward revoking this
assignment and ordering the money paid
to the defendant Ophelia Warren.
The complainant estates that it is ready
to pay the money to the proper persons or
to paw it into the registry of the court to
he distributed In accordance with law and
Justice. The association also asks that
when it shall turn the money into the
court it be relieved from further RESPONSE
bility in the matter
Justice Bradley granted an order tenn
norarily restraining the defendant, Ophelia
Warren. from further proceeding with q
suit at law against, the association, which
she Instituted several weeks ago. and also
from entering or prosecuting a suit in
equity pending the final settlement Of the
matter, as prayed in the compliments bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
IN JAIL AND OUT,
Wesley Offutt Arrested Under q Mis-
understanding.

Wesley Offutt, a colored man. was taken
into custody by the United States marshal
last night and lodged in the District jail
The warrant for his arrest was issued on
an order made by Justice Bradley adjudg-
ing the man in contempt for failure to ap-
pear in court yesterday to answer a rule
to show cause why he should not pay ali
mcny to his wife, from whom he had Sc
cured a decree Of divorce, conditioned upon
his payment of the temporary alimony or
dered before the trial of the case
A motion was made in court today to Sc
cure the release of the man. 1t appeared
that Offutts attorney was out Of the city
yesterday The man then went to see the
attorney who appeared against him, and.
IT, is said, was told by him that 1t was un-
necessary to come into court. Offutt's fail
IRE to appear, therefore, was not considered
criminal by Justice Bradley after he had
heard the mans testimony under oath. AS
he showed he had no money with which to
pay the amount required of him Judge
Bradley ordered his release saying 1t ap-
peared he was not able to pay any ali
mony; especially to woman against whom
the evidence was SO strong as to justify
the court in granting the husband a d.
vorce,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
Order of the Golden Cross.

Goodwill CommaIdery OF the Golden
Cross met Monday night, DR.. S. I. Groot,
P. G.. c., presiding. Mr.. II. w. FARMLAND
served as prelate. the regular officer being
absent. Notice vas received of the coming
semi-annual session Of the Grand Com
mandery, to be held in September. Mr.. Ed
ward Steer, keeper CT records of the COM
mandery, has returned from trip to Wa
terfo@', Va; Mr.. JAS G. Thompson, treas
urer, is visiting his father In the west; Mr.
David f. Harris, noble commander, Is
spending a month at the seaside, and Mr..
w. E. Allen financial recorder, left Tues
day for the south. He is expected to re-
tIrn about the Both ir stant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
TWO DOLLARS FOR A REEprr.
NO Illegal Shooting Possible I'm Ea.t-
ern branch Marshes,


Charles F. Rogers. white man, who
gave his occupation as a clerk in the War
Department, was arrested on the Eastern
branch marsh Just above Benning bridge
this morning by Deputy Game Warden Pey-
ton. for killing a reed bird. Rogers claimed
he had shot the bird by mistake for a.
black bird, but Warden Peyton told him he
Peyton) had no discretion In the matter
and took Rogers TO the ninth precinct sta
ton, where he left s. collateral In the
Police Court later he was fined s. which In
the 1895 price for killing reed bird out
of season.
In conversation with Mr.. Peyton, after
the case was disposed OF. he told a Star re-
porter that the game law on the Eastern
branch marshes was never as well observed
as II is this season, owing to the prompt
measures taken by Major of Police syi-
vester In thoroughly patrolling the shooting
grounds. Mr.. Peyton also stated that the
Indications were that reed birds and orto-
Ian would be unusually plentiful this year
as the flights already are far above the
average. The tide on the first day, Septeu-
Der j, Will be high between and 10 o'clock
In the morning, which insures n very large
number Of gunners and big bags.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
MIND AFFECTED.
Mary McNuIty Committed for a Medi-
cal Inquiry.

cal Inquiry.
Good-natured Mary McNulty was in the
tolls this morning. When she saw Judge
Taylor for the first time she was anxious
to shake his hand and give him a God
bless you," but Bailiff Cole managed to
keep her in her seat until her case, was
called. Then she walked to the rail and
declared she could not hear what the clerk
said at so great a distance from him. This
was an excuse for her to get nearer the
judges bench, but she soon became so
much interested in Prosecuting Attorney
Richardson and Bailiff Cole that she for
got all about the Judge.
What is that you said 1 WASP" she anx-
iously inquired after charge of vagraney
had been read to her.
"Vagrancy," shouted Bailiff Cole, who
imagined the old woman could not hear
well.
NO, SIR" she answered in a decisive
tone. I'm not none of them things, thank
Cod
Policeman Riley explained that he found
Mary sleeping on a doorstep about o'clock
this morning. She sleeps on a different
step each night" he said. Three years
ago she was an inmate of the institution
kept by the Little Sisters of the Poor, but
she could not get along there
Did you ever see me here before?'' Mary
asked the judge.
Il never did, the judge answered.
And did you ever see me before?" she
asked Bailiff Cole.
Then what are you looking at me so
hard for2"
The prosecuting attorney suggested that
the woman's mind might not be right and
that she be sent down for examination
Where's you homer" the court inquired.
Il have none," she answered, but my
poor old bones make an honest living for
me. What l want now Is to see the police
man that arrested me without authority
Are you the one?" she asked, approaching
Officer Riley.
Il am" was his response.
And what's your Manner
Riley"
Riley, is it?" she asked, as If the answer
had amused her. Then If your name $
Riley your all right, all right Riley"
The court made an order committing her
for examination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23

A birthday party was given one evening
last week in honor OF Mr.. z. Watts, al
his mothers residence. The evening was
very pleasantly spent by customary games
until late hour, after which bountiful
repast was served. Mr.. Watts was the re-
cipient of many useful presents. Among
those present were the Misses I. Garcia,
E. Kramer, M. Awkward. g. Beavers, NJ.
Fighter, D. Rope, S. Gordon, S. Fighter,
M. Duffy, I. Littlepage, K. Duffy and the
Messrs c. Morgan, S. Aubinoe. F. Davis.
e. Watts. ]. Oliverl. E. Cox, A. Watts, ].
Fighter, c. Keefe. H. Lowell, A. Selby, c.
Sheckells.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23

This Is the most degraded woman in the
city of Washington" was what Policeman
Hendricks told Judge Taylor today when
Cora Brown. colored. appeared on a charge
of vagrancy. After the officer had told of
her VIGOROUSLY bad conduct Special Officer
Fortune gave evidence.
In addition 10 hsr other bad conduct"
he said, she's drunk every night"
That amt true" said Cora. 81 believe
in giving every woman her rights. Don't
make me worse than l am, cause I'm bad
enough anyhow.
She was sent down for sixty days in de-
fault of security.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
LABOR DAY CELEBRATION.
Four Thousand Tickets Distributed
by Local Organizations.

w hocaA OESdulZatlOnSs
The meeting last evening of the, Central
Labor Union was well attended. President
II. Szegedy occupied the chair, and Mr.. J.
NJ. Kreiter was secretary.
Inc committee on Labor day excursion
reported that 1900 tickets have been dis
tributed. and that tie final arrangements
have been completed.
The subcommittee on donations reported
that articles to the amount of $50 have
been donated by business men of the city,
ard that the committee on entertainment
had listed them as prizes for the various
sports and games, which will be published
with the names OF the donors after the
meeting of the joint committee Friday
evening next. The following names were
acded to the joint committee: ]. L. Feeney,
E. w. Patten. N. C. sprague, John Ester.
Z. j. Huter, NJ. ]. Mccarthy, P. G. Ladd,
.. F: Cox. j. NJ. Heisley, J. F. Mccormick,
W; H. Maghan. A. D. Cole, C. A. Cook.
William H. Barnholt, John B. Beuchling
1t is understood that the Building Trades
Council will also add fifteen members to
night
President Szegedy, who will be captain
OF the team which will contest at River
view with a team Of the Building Trades
Council In the tug of war, announced that
he will select his men during the coming
week.
appointed by the chair members OF the
defense committee to fill vacancies.
Mr.. J. l.. Feeney of the Bookbinders' As
ISOLATION was elected secretary to succeed
Mr.. j. NJ. Krefter. whose term as a dele
gate from Columbia Union had expired.
thereby rendering him ineligible to serve
longer as secretary of the c. L. U. Mr..
Kreiter. upon retiring. made farewell adj
dress and was rendered vote of thanks
for bis faithful services.
A long discussion was had on a PROPOSE
ton to amend the constitution, SO as to
require that any organization which had
grievance referred to a committee shall be
required to pay the members of the COM
mttee for time lost from their usual avoca-
ticns.
Without finally disposing OF the matter
it was decided to postpone action for five
weeks, the delegates meanwhile to call the
attention of their respective unions to the
question.
Delegates were admitted from National
Union No. IA, Steam Engineers and Column
bia Typographical Union No. 101.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
MUST AWAIT FINAL ACTION.
Permits Withheld Until the Secretary
of War Approves.

Captain Lansing II. Beach, engineer COM
missioner. has Issued instructions to the
inspector of buildings to allow no more
permits to contractors for excavations until
the plans for the building to be erected
have been approved. In cases where the
plans contemplate projection beyond the
building lines the Secretary of War must
approve them. Recent investigation has
shown that in many cases contractors have
commenced the laying of foundations for
projections before their plans have received
ofhcial approval, thus abusing the courtesy
extended them in allowing excavations to
be made without waiting for the routine
that Will now be enforced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
The Man Behind the Guns.

TO the Editor of The Es ening Star:
The nation is promptly, cheerfully and
rightfully granting well-deserved promo
lions to its naval officers. But thu men
behind the guns" including engineers,
firemen, coal handlers and other burden
bearers who have known how, while work.
ing In a sitting atmosphere and in q tenn
perature frequently higher than 100 degrees
Fahrenheit, "to keep cool and obey orders, %
are certainly entitled to some specific re-
ward which will mark those who receive 1t
as having rendered valuable service to the
nation Why not have some crosses made
of artistic design. some to be known az the
Manila cross and others as the Santiago
cross, to be awarded to the persons who
took part in those battles, the receivers to
have the right to wear them on all occa-
sions Of ceremony7 1t would be q satisfac-
ton to an old naval veteran to have a Ma-
Mia or Santiago GROSS shining upon the
breast Of his uniform, which no one should
begrudge him. Why should not the nation
do at least this much for Jack?
EDWARD TOMPKINS.
Oakland, Cal, August II, 1893.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23

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 it at
this office, in person or by letter.
Terms: 13 cents per week; IS cents
for two weeks, or 80 cents per
month. Invariably in advance Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-ofi1ce to another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Rescued From watery Grave.

Miss Murphy of the bureau of engraving
and printing, who was visiting at Colonial
Beach last week. was rescued from drown
ing Sunday by Captain W. P. Mullen She
was in bathing and, getting into deep
water. became faint and sank beneath the
surf. Captain Mullen was on the beach
at the time. He plunged in and caught the
young lady as she was going under the
second time, bringing her safely to shore.
The captain is making record as a life
saver, it is said. this being the fourth res
cue placed to his credit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
New Company Organized.

A new fire insurance company has been
started in this city. 1t is to be known as
the Washington Insurance Company, and
the capital stock is 100000, but each stock
holder will be required to pay 500 on each
share OF stock, one-half being the capital
and the other 500 being considered a sur
plus fund. Arthur j. Shaw, formerly Of
Chicago. has been chosen president of the
company, Edward NJ. Hodgkins of this
city, secretary, and Messrs. Shaw, Hodg-
kins and Frank G. Pardon trustees The
office is at 612 14th street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
Patients Doing Well,

Mr.. James H Morrow and Mrs. Kane,
who were so seriously injured in a runaway
accident at Connecticut avenue and L
street Sunday. are stin under treatment
In the Emergency Hospital. Both patients
are doing well Unless Mr.. Morrow sus-
tanned internal injuries the doctors think
he will soon recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
MERCHANTS EXCURSION.
Arrangements Made to Bring Busins
Men to WaebingtOn.

Arrangements Made to Bring Business
Men to Washington.
committee composed of some Of the
leading business men of Baltimore, who
are connected with the Merchants and
Manufacturers' Association of that city,
were in Washington yesterday and ar
ranged with Mr.. H. w. Fuller, general pas
senger agent of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad Company, for a merchants ex-
cursion September 8, from Cha rleston. W.
Va, and points east Of that city to Wash
ington. at the rate of one cent mile. 1t
is expected by the committee that those
who take part in the excursion will con-
tinue their trip to Baltimore, to the benefit
of that citys business interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
Benefit of the Volunteers.

The Up-to-Date Pleasure Club will give
an excursion to River View tomorrow, the
proceeds Of which are to be donated ex-
clusively, through proper channels, for the
benefit of the District volunteers. The
committee of arrangements has been at
great pains to provide amusements for all,
and the hope is expressed that the patron
age bestowed will yield a large fund for
the purpose designated. Tickets may be
procured only of the members of the club.
The society held meeting Sunday even
ing at which officers were chosen for the
ensuing term as follows: Mr.. Robert Aaron.
president; Mr.. Joseph Schrott, vice presi-
dent; Miss Fannie Melnicove, recording
secretary; Mr. Edward Aaron, financial
Mr.. Herman Hoffman, sergeant-at-arms.