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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23
DISTRICT CHARITIES.
An Interesting and Valuable Hfstor,
Complied for the Scnafe


The historical part of the report of the
joint select committee of Congress to in
vestigate the charities and reformatory in
situations in the District of Columbia has
been delivered to senators in bound form
and can be obtained upon their order. This
third volume completes the report of the
joint select committee, the first volume
containing a verbatim report of hearings
and the second volume the general sum
ming up and recommen 1ations of the re-
port.
The historical portion of the report com
prises the most comprehensive history of
charitable and reformatory institutions in
the District of Columbia that has ever been
written. 1t is the work of Mr.. Charles
Moore of Michigan, clerk of the Senate
whose researches in order to compile the
book have been very extensive, and have
&C nsumed much time and labor. There is
little doubt that it will be the basis for all
future historical work dealing with these
institutions of the District of Columbia The
volume Is thoroughly indeXed and divided
Into chapters on the following subjects:
The first, general hospital, the Government
Hospital for the Insane, the Columbia In
stitution for the Deaf and Dumb, govern
ment hospitals and asyluns, general hos
pitfalls, hospitals for special classes, Found
ling Asylum, orphan asylums Industrial
schools, institutions for women, homes for
the aged, temporary refugees for men, re-
formatory institutions, the relief of the
poor, the organization of charities, the
board of children's guardians. The volume
comprises 22I pages and about so handsome
Illustrations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23
BUSINESS BEFORE COURTS.
Criminal Branch to Hold July Sessfo
-EUuity Trials

Equity If1QlB.
There VII be no moro jury trials at the
city hall until September, except in cases
not yet concluded, and in Criminal Cour,
No. 1, which will hold July term over
which Judge Bradley will preside.
The June term of the courts actually end.
the first Tuesday in july but by arrange
n.ent of the Court in General Term the
Juries now sitting will be discharged after
pending trials have been concluded.
The trial of Charles Kuenhert, indicted
for murder has been set for Monday next
and following it James Riley will be tried
conduct both prosecutions.
The equity courts will continue in session
but during August only one will be open
1t is not settled yet whether Justice Hag-
ner or Justice Cox will sit during that
month.
The last jury case in Circuit Court No. l.
Chief Justice Bingham presiding, is that OF
Kelly against Albert and others, and 1t will
probably be on trial week longer.
In Circuit Court No. the case Of Ora
ham against Fitch, executor, garnishee
was the last to have jury, and as it con-
cluded today, the jury was discharged.
Justice McComas will sit several days more
to hear motions and dispose of minor busi-
ness.
The jury in Criminal Court No. was dis
charged today ana Justice Bradley goes on
Monday next to No. 1 for the balance of
this month, and all of next month.
Justice Hagner has been enjoying a res
pite this week, but will return to his court
Monday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23

The Colored Baptist Ministers Union of
the District of Columbia and Maryland and
Virginia met at the Second Baptist Church
of this city Monday at IL o'clock am, Rev
Shelton Miller, president, in the chair; Rev.
]. G. Lovelng. secretary. The meeting was
opened with devotional services. The cleo
non or officers for the ensuing year fol-
lowed Rev Shelton Miller of Washington
D. C., was reelected president: Rev. VIM
ii. Warning of Alexandria,, Va, was re-
elected vice president; Rev. ]. c. Loveing
OF Washington, D. C., was reelected secre-
Iary: Rev James II. Lee of Washington,
u e., Reelected treasurer; Rev. George A
Lucas OF Anacostia, ID. c., was elected
statistical secretary The meeting adjourn
ed to meet on Monday, June p, at IL
O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Probable Successor to Rector Richards of
Georgetown University.
Eighteenth Annual Meeting of Uni
verslty Alumnf-General and
Personal.

There is growing impression among the
members of the faculty and the Jesuits at
GEORGETOWN University that, in the course
of few days, change will be announced
in the rectorship of the institution. Just
what basis there is for the belief cannot
be learned. but the members of the faculty
are now firmly convinced that Il change
Will be made in a very short time. The
previous rumors of the resignation of ths
present rector, Rev. J. Ravens Richards,
were denied at the time, but now a change
has come over the minds of all, and it
was stated yesterday to a Star reporter
by several of the faculty that change was
looked for in few days. Rev. John Con-
way. S. j., is regarded by some as the most
probable successor
Rev. Father Richards is still sick He is
In New York endeavoring to recuperate.
Had he been in any way able he would I'M
doubtedly have attended the commence
ment exercises of the university yesterday.
Alumni Meeting.
After the commencement exercises YES
terday at the Georgetown University the
eighteenth annual meeting of the alumni
was held. Judge Martin Morris presiding.
There was a short business meeting, at
which resolutions introduced by the secre-
tary, Mr.. E. d. F. Brady, were unani-
Hiousiy auopleo, reSrett1ng the absence of
President ]. Havens Richards and extend
Ing to him sympathy in his Illness
AT the close of the business meeting the
annual banquet was held which was at
tended by several hundred people Father
Tom Sherman, chaplain of the 4th Missouri
Volunteers, was one of Il e guests and he
delivered a Surfing address. Mr. j. Neal
Power, graduate of the classical depart
ment, and also of the law school also de-
livered a brief address.
Marriage.
Miss Minnie Schultz the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Henry j. Schultz was MAJ
ried last evening to Mr.. Lewis Parker
The ceremony was performed at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, 30OS NJ street,
iseV- br- Bockart tying the nuptial knot.
The bridesmaid was Miss Aida Parker, a
sister or the groom, while the best man
Ior the groom was MI. Claude Woodward
Inc house was decorated in an appropr-
ale manner for the occasion, the ceremony
taxing place at o'clock, followed by a
short reception and supper. Many hand
some presents were received.
DeIfcncies for Soldiers.
Some members of the congregation of the
Peck Memorial Chapel sent today by ex-
press large box of deicaces for the
District boys who are now camped at
Tampa, Fla Through the efforts of the
pastor, Rev. c. Alvin Smith, some of the
parents of the soldier boys who belong to
the congregation of the church, and a few
other friends, the matter was arranged
and the box filled and shipped AWAY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23
Hixh school Commencement.

me commencement of the Washington
hign Schools takes place tonight at Con-
Nehtion Hall All of today workmen have
peen busy at the mammoth hall preparing
ior the event and transforming the barren
interior into scene of decorative and
moral beauty. American flags and school
hanners have been used with lavish hand.
ana the decorations as whole will be
eauai TO II not superior to any yet seen
al a school commencement In Washington.
seats nave been arranged in the hail for
.he many thousands who are expected to
DC III attendance. while rows OF chairs have
oeen placed on the stage FOR the accommo-
cation OF the graduates and school officIals
ara especially invited guests Mr.. John n.
Might: president of the board OF District
SoIilniss oners. viii pies de, and present the
uipioihas TO the graduates. The address
OF the evening Will be delivered by Mr..
A s. worthington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23
Fireman Sued for Divorce.

Robert Graham Tegeler, fireman, draw
ing $500 year from the District, was to-
day sued for divorce by his wife, Grace
She also seeks the custody of her infant
child, Henry Albert. and an order restrain
ing the defendant from interfering with
her possession Of the child and from visit
ing her home, No. 1O14 9th street north
west.
The bill states that they were married
by Rev. DR.. E. s. Todd at Hamline NJ Z,
Church in 1894 February q. 1895, it is
alleged, he returned home intoxicated
ard knocked her over, while she had her
infant in her arms. An hour afterward he
was arrested for an assault on a man in
the street. Acts Of cruelty and threats
toward plaintiff since then are stated.
1t is also charged that he deserted her
me re than two years ago, and that since
1895 he has contributed only $50, six pairs
of shoes and $40 worth of groceries to the
support of his family.
Justice Cox granted the petition for a
restraining order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23
UNDER GRAVE SUSPICION.
Samuel Williams Accused OF Causing
Chf1d's Death.

Yesterday afternoon between and 5
o'clock Frank Douglass, colored infant
child of Carrie Douglass, who lives at 3413
Sherman avenue Mount Pleasant, died
suddenly, and Policeman Jett was called
to the house to make an investigation. He
arrested Samuel Williams, young colored
man, and locked him up on suspicion that
he had caused the child's death. The OFF,
GERS information was that the man had
thrown the boy on the floor and stamped
on him. This Information was given by
Lucy Douglass, six years old, a sister OF
the deceased.
Williams was arrested and taken to the
eighth precinct. He made q denial of the
charge. He had called at the station a
rev minutes after o'clock and reported
that the physician to the poor was wanted
TO attend the child. Five minutes later
the death was reported by another man.
The body was removed to the morgue.
Today about noon Deputy Coroner Glaze
brook performed an autopsy on the hody
he found that death had resulted from
hemorrhage of the brain and evidence Of
an external injury to the head was found
coroner Carr held an inquest in the case
tbis afternoon at the sixth police station.
Deputy coroner Glazbrook told the Jury
there was hemorrhage of the brain
shown by the autopsy, and this caused
oeath The hemorrfAge, he said, followed
an injury to the outside of the head
CarFe douglass, mother of the dead
enid, testified that yesterday morning
when she went to work she left Samuel
Wiiiiams, the prisoner, in charge of her
children. About o'clock in the afternoon
he ne came and told her the baby was sick.
Ihen he ran home. and when she reached
the house she found him smoothing the
chiid's face. She accused him of killing
the babe She said he made no response.
her little daughter told her that the de-
1endant had taken the child out of the
crib and put his foot on its body
The accused boy said the child bumped
its head against chair
Maria Dodson cclored the child's god
mother. said the prisoner came and ;old
her the child was sick, and five minutes
later he returned to her house and told
her that 1t was dead
policeman Jet told of the arrest The
PRISONER denied that ne had injured the
child. Witness said the defendant has
TOUR or five brothers, and 1t seems natural
for them to be cruel. The prisoner has
been locked up several times since his re-
lease from the penitentiary, where he was
sent for larceny.
The jury returned verdict holding WILL
iams for the action of the grand jury, and
he was committed to Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23
A LONE wOMAN'S HOME.
Emma Rhonc's House Damaged by
Fire This Morning.

The fire department was called out be-
tween S and 0 o'clock this morning by the
sounding of an alarm from box 80.
Flames had been discovered in the shanty
OF Emma Rhone, an elderly colored wo-
man, in Carter's alley near 10Th and F,
streets. There was not great amount of
damage done, but the woman will feel her
loss very much, for the place had been her
home for more than twenty-five years. She
was sick this morning, but about o'clock
she arose from her bed to make herself a
cup of coffee. She started a fire and went
out in the yard to get an additional sup
ply of fuel When she started back to the
he use she discovered smoke coming from
between the old pieces of tin on the roof.
She was SO much excited that she could
hardly make an cutlery. When the firemen
reached Ter home they found Emma out
in the yard looking out for her dog. The
fremen were careful not to destroy the
structure, and while Il portion of the roof
had TO be removed most CT the building
was left standing.
do you think | can get permission to
repair my homer" Emma asked Sergeant
McNeely. You know she added, Il bur-
led my father and mother from this house,
and I've been living here lone woman
for nine year"
The police estimated the damage at $40.
The property was not insured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23
Preferred "Fnir Fist ~

John Hawkins, young colored man tried
In the Police Court today for disorderIy
conduct, said he could not understand WHY
he should have been arrested when he ONLY
defended himself
saw them throwing stones at each
other, said witness, speaking of Haw-
kins and another man.
He threw a stone at me-" said Haw-
kins. and didn't want to fight with such
weapons After he threw the stones at me
L wanted TO fight him fair fist but he
wouldn't fight"
lou should have gone away" the court
told him, but you were imposed upon
III make the fine light"
A penalty of 81 or three days was i'm
posed. and Henry stepped back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23
VIOLATE THE LAW.
Boys in Blue Charged With Disor-
derby Conduct.


William C. Nelson and Albert Dunn.
privates in a Nashville, Tenn, regiment,
IN camp near Falls Church, We're prisoners
in the Police Court this morning. They
were arrested yesterday by Policeman
O'Brien, who charged them with disorderly
conduct. The young men were under the
influence of liquor and one of them, Nelson,
seemed to delight in upsetting bicycles and
their riders Elmer Miller, a small white
hoy, and John Ferguson, a young colored
man, were victims.
zone of them was drunk and he kicked
my Wheel" said the Miller boy.
why are you crying?" Mr.. Pugh asked
the boy.
Il don't like this place, anyway" was his
response.
''1as thu court hurt you?"
NO, SIR
The boy told Judge Scott that drunken
ress was the SOLDIERS only excuse, and
Ferguson gave similar testimony.
Ne-son made a statement IN his own be-
half in which he said that Ferguson, to
whom he referred as nigger," had fol-
lowed him.
Nelson was flned So and Dunn was re-
leased on his personal bonds.
Wont your honor let me go this timer
asked Nelson. IF you do FL behave my
self in the future"
Pay your fine first" remarked the court,
and then behave yourself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23
WILLIAM DAVIS DROWNED
Body Taken From the River Yesterday
Identified.
Report That He Was Thrown on tho
River Queen Sunday Might
Conflicting RumOrs.

The body of the colored mar found in
the river nea. Shepherds, as published in
yesterdays Star, proved to be that OF
William Davis, a fish dealer who had but
one arm. He was drowned of the steamer
River Queen Sunday night while on the re-
turn trip from Motley Hall, where he had
spent part of the day. This morning the
police had not ascertained whether the
drowning was accidental otherwise.
Davis, who came here from Virginia.
vas about twenty eight years old, and lived
near Freedmen's Hospital. Sunday he
went down the river with Gus Scott, a
barber, but soon after getting on the boat
they separated. Scott saw very little OF
him after they separated, but before leav-
ing The boat he was told that Davis had
been drowned. He heard several stories
of the affair. The first was that Davis had
that a man had thrown him in the river.
This morning a number of the dead man 5
acquaintance called at the mofgue and
told of the stories they had heard, blu.
none Of them had witnessed the affair.
COrOner's Action.
Deputy Coroner Glazebrook performed an
autopsy today and found that death had
resulted from drowning. He was unable
to find any marks of violence about the
body.
Coroner Carr failed 10 find any suspicion
of foul play in the case, and gave GER
tificate of accidental drowning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23

1T CURES BY INHALATION
is Guaranteed Because IL DOES cure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23
GUARDS AGAINST INFECTION.
Regulation to Prevent Carrying Ger
tain Packages by Railways.

regulation to Prevent Carrying Ger
tain Packages by Railways.
Mr.. GeorsefT. Dunlop, president of the
Capital Traction Company. does not think
it advisable to make a police regulation
prohibiting the carrying on street cars of
baskets and packages of soiled clothes.
The District Commissioners have been con-
sidering the ACCESSIBILITY of such a regu-
lation, and addressed Mr.. Dunlop on the
subject. He believes that the various rail-
road companies of the District could better
control the matter by adopting regulations
of their own. but he suggests that If the
Commissioners should adopt police regu-
lation covering the matter, parties carry
ing Objectionable packages and baskets,
and not the conductors Of the car lines,
should be made subject to punishment.
Dr. w. c. Woodward. the District health
officer, agrees with Mr.. Dunlop. believing
that at the present time no necessity for
the proposed regulations exists. In view of
these opinions 1t is understood that no
regulation will be made. Not at the pres
ent time, at least, it is said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23
Company Has u Permit.

Replying to complaint made by Mr. B.
u. Ferguson, 9Th and d streets northeast,
relative to the change of horses at about
all hours of the day and night On the Eek
lnston and Soldiers Home railway, and, as
alleged, much to the annoyance and dis
comfort of people, the District Commits
sloners have informed Mr.. Ferguson that
the company has permit for changing
It's horses. But they explain that in view
OF the passage OF the act authorizing the
company to change its motive power, they
believe that citizens will not much longer
be subjected to the compained-of annoy
ance and discomfort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23
Red Cros. work for Camp AIecr.

The American material Red Cross COM
mittee having charge of the relief work
at Camp Alger held meeting recently at
the Arlington Hotel, when an organization
was effected.
Mr.. B. H. Warner is chairman Of the
committee; Mrs. J. Ellen Foster, vice
chairman: Chas. j. Bell. treas Capt.
Geo. c. Lewis acted as secretary.
An executive committee was appointed.
consisting of Messrs. b. H. Warner, VIM.
F. Mattingly, Simon Wolf, Mrs. james
Tanner. Mrs. Thomas Caiyfr. Mrs. J. Ellen
Foster and Mrs. Sara A. Spencer.
The erection of a hospital tent at the
camp for the reception of supplies was
authorized. and also provision made for
headquarters in the city. The executive
COMMITTEES directed the purchase of certain
supplies needed at once at the several hos
pitalA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23
THE STAR ny MAIL

Persons leaving the CITY 70, on,
period can have The Star mailed IN
them to any address In the Cnitcd
States or Canada, by ordering II at
this Office. in person or by letter
Terms: 13 cents per week; % cents
for two weeks, or so cents per
month. Invariably in advance. Sub
scr.bcrs changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as well ss the
new one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23
Flowers for COmmencements.
Finest flowers at GUIDES, 1924 F.-Adyt
Plea for Divorce.

Junius E. Byrd, colored, brought suit for
divorce today against his wife, Mamie Z.
Byrd. They were married by Rev. E. W.
5. Peck May 10, 1897.
The petition states that after the mar
riage, the same day, he discovered that
she lad deceived him as to her character
He Immediately left her and has not since
cCndoned her acts. Both parties are prom
1nent in colored society. Ihos. l.. Jones IS
plaintiffS solicitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23
THE COURTS,


Equity Court No. 1-Justice Cox
Kaiser agt. Kaiser; auditors report rati-
fed. Crutchfield agt. Crutchfield; divorce
vim rat. granted. Harvey agt. Harvey:
iner, ordered taken. Smith agt. Smith; do.
Tegeler dgt Tegeler; restraining order till
further hearing granted. Dick agt. Dick i;
W. NJ. Ofiiey appointed guardian ad Item
Circuit Court No. 1-Justice Cole.
Weber agt. Grunewald; judgment by de-
fault Peden agt. Foehrenbach Co.; order
of publication. Moses & Son agt. Osborne;
judgment by default. Kelley agt Albert
ct al; en- trial.
Circuit Court No. 2-Justice McComas.
Key agt Norwood ct al; verdict for de-
PENDANTS. Graham agt. Fitch; verdict for
defendant.
Criminal Court No. 1-Chief Justice Bing-
U. S. agt. Edw. Johnson, larceny from
the person; on trial. L. s. agt Joseph
Smith and Charles L. Miller larceny: YER
dict guilty.
Probate Court-Judge Cox.
Estate OF Aaron H. Cragin; letters of ad-
H,D0. Estate of Euphemia r. Sanno. or
DER OF sale. Estate Of Charlotte NJ Patch
en-; letters of administration granted to
jessie +: Mann; special bond. $1,000 Es-
tate OF Edward A. McGurk: will returned
with commission executed Estate of
Frank r. Lotion; letters of administra-
ton granted to Carrie b. Gable; bond, $3.50
bonded and qualified. Estate of Philip A.
Tracy; will, dated March %, 1894, filed
Estate of Avian S. Richards; amendment
10 petition filed and will partly proved
Estate of David Shoemaker; receipts filed
Estate of Louisa Shoemaker; do. Estate of
John Smith; do. Estate of Mary Z. Har-
rlson; Remuneration of Jas. G. Payne as
executor filed and will fully proved Estate
of Eleanor NJ. Converse; final notice naming
Friday, July H. for settling estate Estate
OF Christian Schneider; report of admins
traitors filed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23
Virginia Hot Springs,

Eight hours from Washington via
Chesapeake and Ohio railway. The high
altitude, delightful temperature, accessi-
bility, natural beauty, excellent hotels fine
bath house, wonderful thermal waters and
exceptional opportunities for outdoor
recreation fully justify the enviable repu-
tation of the Virginia Hot Springs as a
healti. and pleasure resort. Limited trains
leave Washington 2:20 and IL 10 pm. daily
Inquire at c. and o. offices. 513 and 142I
Penna, aye,-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23

The case of Campbell F. Gibson. who was
charged with being concerned in the utter
ing of a fraudulent postal note. and which,
after several continuances, came up be-
fore United States Commissioner Mills.
was dismissed at the request of the at
torney for the government Gibson was
at once taken into custody on a new infor-
nation growing out of the same alleged
transaction, and was released on bail for
a future hearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23
BY Request Of His Mo,,,e-

BY request of his mother Noble Thomas,
aged eleven years, has been sent to the
reform school by Judge Kimball. The boy
admitted that he robbed Yu Mon of 70
cents. Charles Cuthbert. aged thirteen
years. who was in Thomas company Mt
the time. was released en- his good be-
hayior.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23
Application DisaDprOyed.

The District Commissioners have notified
Mr.. Eugene McIntosch that, on account of
the objections offered by the residents on
the square, they do not dem it advisable
to grant his request for permission to open
a summer garden at 1925 18th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23
Property wilIed to Friend

The late Sailie Johns Peters, by her will
fled for probate today, left all her prop
erty. including her interest under the will
of John A. Il. Leonard and in the French
ISOLATION claims, to her friend, Leonide
Delarue OF this city. The will is dated
July &c, 1883.