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Charged with Horse Stealing.

Levi Tolbert, seventeen-year-old colored
youth, was arrested and locked up at No. l sta
tion at early hour yesterday morning by
Policeman Simpson, of the First precinct, eharg-
ed with house breaking at night, The COM
plainant is Michael Burke, OF the Crawford Paw
ing Company. who lives at 80 Prospect Street,
lexington His stable entered some time
between midnight Monday and daylight yester-
day and horse valued at $50 stolen. Just about
the time Burke discovered that his horse was
gone Policeman Simpson discovered Tolbert at
tempting to dispose OF the animal to JACK
West, horss. trader at the bazaar Tolbert Of
fered the horse for sale for sl2, and finally
agreed to accept SO for it. West called to
Simpson who, after questioning the youth, de
cided to place him under arrest. At the station
Tolbert claimed the horse belonged to his fathei
and later admitted that it was the property o
Mr. Burke, but claimed that that gentleman hac
given it TO him with instructions 10 dispose o
1t. After Mr.. Burke denied the story told by
sTolbert the youth admitted that he stole th'
horse. He will be arraigned in court thi:
morning.
The times., 1899-08-02
Frank stureis Is Held on Suspicion.

Detectives Herndon and Lacy yesterday recov-
cred a valuable set of double buggy harness made
by J. H. Miller 4 Co., which they would like to
have Identified. The harness recovered from
Frank sturgis, thirty years old, well-known po
lice character, who is at present locked up at
No. / station with n charge OF suspicion entered
against his name. He was arrested by the detec-
tives as he was attempting To dispose of the har-
ness for $40. Sturgs first offered the harness for
sale to horse traders in Haveners Alley, and later
TO dealer in Seventh Street northwest. As the
harness was nearly and worth from SIS to
500 the suspicious of the dealers aroused
and Detectives Herndon and Lacy notified.
The times., 1899-08-02
Assaulted n stepbro,ber

John and Joseph Burke, brothers. were placed
on trial before Judge Mills yesterday, charged
with assault their stepbrother, Lawrence
Burke, on July 81 1t was claimed By the prose
cution that Lawrence was walking in L Street
between Sixth and Seventh Streets on that day
when he was set upon by the two stepbrothers
and hit with bricks. The assault, it was claim
ed, entirely without provoeation. Lawrence
admitted that he drew a revolver and threatened
TO use Il in his defence. lie, however, RETAINED
from doing and took refuge in the home of
Joseph O'Brien, at Gal l. Street southwest
o'Brien corroborated in part the statement of
Lawrence Burke. John Burke was fined SIS
Joseph was acquitted.
The times., 1899-08-02
4 Rock RoIIcd on Him.

Daniel Gray, colored, twenty-three years Of
age, employed as laborer in 4 quarry on the
Conduit Road. near the Rock Springs Hotel, was
seriously injured while at work yesterday morn
ing. The man was engaged in loading a wheel
barrow at the foot OF steep cliff from which
the rock had been blown when a large piece
Of rock was dislodged and rolled down upon
him. 1t struck Gray in the back, Knocked him
down, and rolled his hip Fellow workmen
placed the injured man in 4 small boat and
brought him to Georgetown University Hospital
where treatment was administered.
The times., 1899-08-02
nnrber poles Are sir-..

The Commissioners late yesterday afternoon or
dered that barber poles be construed as signs. and
the regulations which govern the erection Of such
poles were nude applicable to the regulations gov
erning the erection OF signs. Ties regulations
provide that no sign shall project more than three
feet beyond the building line and DO portion Of
any sign projecting from the front OF a building
shall he less than eight feet above the surface OF
the sidewalk and not less than fourteen feet II
projecting from an alley wall. BARRIERS Will. ac-
cordng to this ouier. be compelled TO tasten their
tri.cnlored poles 10 the side Oi the building.
The times., 1899-08-02
Mi.fortune of an Iceman.

James P0sey, I colored ice man, htty years Of
age. was treated at the Emergency Hospital yes
terday for hemorrhage OF the nose caused by a
rlptured blood vessel. Posey states that he was
lifting heavy piece Of ice when he suddenly felt
something give way in his head. Immediately
afterward the hemmorilage started and 4 physi-
clan called. but he unable to check
the flow Of blood he advised sending the man to
the hospital. Posey detained at the hospital
until his hemorrhage stopped, when he was sent
TO his home
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decided AGAINST the Pilots.

Judge Advocate General Lemley Of the Nevy
yesterday rendered an opinion in the case of the
Mississippi River pilots against Captain Long
necker of the cruiser New Orleans. When Cap
tain L ngnecker, with his ship. attended the
Mardi ,Gras ceremonies at New Orleans the claim
was made that he had violated law in not en-
ploying a local pilot TO take his craft through
the South Pass The Judge Advocate General de-
eided that there is nothing in the law, nor in
the regulations for the navigation OF the pass that
requires.a naval vessel to employ local pilot.
The decision is applicable to all ports within
the United States.
The times., 1899-08-02
Death of Mrs. Mary f. Langley.

Mrs Mary E. Langley, the wife of Thomas II.
Langley, died on Monday evening at the home of
her son-in-law, Gen. George H. Harries, iOl
Street northwest, aged eighty 1.-TWO years She was
born in Prince George county, Maryland, De-
cember 80 1916 She was married in 1881, and
three years later came 10 this city TO live. Her
children are Mrs. Virginia Humphries and Mrs..
Harries. The funeral will be held today al
D. m. at the house, the Rev. W. r. Stricken, Of
the Hamline NJ f. Church. officiating The re-
mains will be buried in Glen~ood Cemetery.
The times., 1899-08-02
Injuries Caused Her to Faint.

While walking in Emporia Street near Twenty
eighth Street at Avalon Heights about $3.50 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Rose Sampson, fifty
years DID, fell on the sidewalk, iniuring herself
about the head and suffering sprain OF the right
ankle She suffered intense pain and tainted as a
consequence. Policeman Wall, OF the Ninth pre-
cnct who was in the neighborhood, went to the
assistance OF the injured woman and sent her to
her home in the police ambulance. Mrs. Rose
lives AT III Sixth Street northeast.
The times., 1899-08-02
The MortnIity Rccord.

Deaths were recorded yesterday follows
Sarah Yeatman, seventy-eight years; Jane Posey
seventy years; William Williams sixty-eght
years; Henry Kramer, sixty-three years; Gertrude
James. sixty-two years; Susan Grant, sixty years;
Katherine Chase, fity-nine years; Charles Cotton,
forty-seven years. LYDIA Lewis. forty-four years;
Michael Enright thirty-seyen years; Margaret
Crane, thirty years; Mary Burke, twenty-five
years; Eva King, eighteen years; Joseph Holt
one year; Robert Alexander White, one year, and
Marshall Clifford, six months
The times., 1899-08-02
Indian Land Sale Date Changed.

Through the office OF the secretary of the In
terror the announcement was made yesterday that
the sale Of the Cass Lake lands in Minnesota
would take place November l. It was At first in
tended that the sale should be held October u,
and such WAS the recommendation OF Commission
disposition oi the lands until the later date The
land viii be divided into forty-acre plots and sold
in that manner After the public sale the lands
that remain will be disposed OF Al a private sale.
The times., 1899-08-02
Gone to Ecuador.

r. R. Hancock, brother Of C. p. Hancock, Of
the National Engraving Company OF this city, has
received large civil engineering commission on
an important new railway proiecs in Ecuador,
South America. He sailed from New York to
take up his new work yesterday. Mr.. Hancock
has been visiting with his brother here for several
weeks, and left the city to confer with his new
employers few days ago. Mr. Hancock has been
engaged in railway engineering intsouth America
for several wears.
The times., 1899-08-02
Regu1ntions for stands.

Permits for the occupation OF public space by
stands for the sale of goods of any kind will here
after be restricted to stands extending not more
than four feet from the building line. The Com
missioners have also issued an order providing
that permits be issued for bOotblack stands on the
sidewalks where such stands are recommended by
the Chief of Police as being necessary for the
public convenience. These permits will be revoc-
able at the pleasure of the Commissioners, and
will be issued by the District Permit Clerk.
The times., 1899-08-02
Police Department orders.

A. o. stearn has been appointed additional
private of police for duty in connection with work
along the line of the Potomac Electric Power
Company An order was also issued by the Com
mssioners permitting Policemen J. NJ Austin and
II. R. Warren TO receive the reward of SO offered
for the apprehension Of Sergeant Mcdonald, de-
serter from the United States Marine Corps.
The times., 1899-08-02
AMUsENESTs TODAY.

Glen Siieo-AmusementS
Chevy Chase-llluminations band concert
Glen Echo Park-Band concert, $50 p. m.
Excursion 20 Marshall Hall. steamer Macalestcr.
today. at 10 a. III. and 2:30 p. m.
Excursion TO River View. steamer Samuel ].
Pentz, at 10 a. m, 2:15. and 6:45 p. m
Excursion TO Glymont, steamer lrAves at 9 a. m.
and $50 p. IN.
The times., 1899-08-02
Circulation of nank Note..

The circulation of national bank notes July 81
was s24l,5il,sEs, an increase of s27S,ls2 for the
month and of sli,s45,OOs compared with the same
date last year. The amount OF registered bonds
deposited in the Treasury by national banks to
secure their circulating notes or deposit OF pub
lie funds. aggregates 5000. .3l4. O5O.
The times., 1899-08-02
Mnrriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Sam
uel F. Lomax and Fannie Gibbs Thomas W. II.
Butts and Agnes B. Nichols, both OF Garfield, D.
c. John c. Gordon and Miriam NJ. Morgan Will
liam H. Woody and Annie Jane Thompson, George
F. Ward and Eleanor Vincent Thomas Lee and
Mary Brown, John T. Fowler and Edna E. Jones,
Fred Craney and Hattie Fisher. John Baylor and
Martha Adams; William A. Reith and Georgiana
Gibbons
The times., 1899-08-02
He1d for the Grand Inrx.

Judge Mills yesterday held George Hendricks,
colored, of six-and-one-half Street southwest, in
$500 bail for the action Of the grand jury. The
man is charged with falsely impersonating Will
liam Bell, who is employed by Carmody & Son,
contractors, and thereby obtaining s4.25. Hen
bricks denied the charge, but was committed to
jail in default Of bail.
The times., 1899-08-02
Funeral of Prc.ton Jones.

The funeral of Preston B. Jones, who was
drowned Monday evening, in the Eastern Branch,
at the foot Of Thirteenth Street southeast, will
take place tomorrow at 2:40 p. m, from the
residence, 1l0i Ninth Street northwest The re-
mains Will be inferred in Oak Hill Cemetery
The times., 1899-08-02
Seven Years of Bnd Luck

L tie old saying when you break your mirror.
lts good luck TO have it replaced by 2. 5. War
ren Co, SIS Ninth Street northwest, who
rcasaftsbie pF.ces
The times., 1899-08-02

1852. This shows how misleading a gen.
eral report of the doings of any season
would be if made for the fiscal year rather
than for the bathing season OF each year.
Therefore, unless differently requested by
you, | will make my general report and
the recommendations called for, at the
close of the season"
The times., 1899-08-02
To Remove an Executor.

Sally Ann Tchnor, the next Of kin Of Dora
T. voorhis, has hled petition in the Orphans
Court asking for the removal Of Robert A..
Philius a. executor Of the estate of the de-
ceased. She charges that he has neglected the
nronertv ana has confused the estate Of the
petitioner with that Of the deceased.
The times., 1899-08-02
Discharged as a Bankrupt.

John B. Scott, who on June fled a petition in
voluntary bankruptcy, was discharged yesterday
bankrupt and relieved from all liability con-
cerning Indebtedness contracted before the filing
OF his petition.
The times., 1899-08-02
Personal Mention.

Director of the Census Merriam and family went
yesterday morning to Cape May. In the absence
of Director Merriam Assistant Director Wines
will be in charge. C. Z. Dawson, private secre-
tary TO Postmaster General Smith, returned yes
terday from Ocean City, n. j. Mr.. Dawson
family will remain in Ocean City for the sum-
mer.
The times., 1899-08-02
No Admission Fee Is Charged

to see the Hayenner Companys palace
bakery Always open to the public. -Four
OF their leading breads are Vienna, Quaker
Home made, and Domestic. Your grocer
sells them
The times., 1899-08-02
The Coinage Statement.

The coinage executed at the mints of the
United States during the month OF July consisted
of 1852 $50 pieces. valued at SO. $50 OF this
amount S5,9sl,5 500 in gold eagles and double
eagles; 100000 in silver dollars; s3ss in frac-
tional silver, and SS9.3s0 in minor coin.
The times., 1899-08-02
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Private Cronin Discharged

The Commissioners yesterday issued an order
directing the removal Of Private Cronin, OF the
Fire Department, and appointed Isaac S. Burton
TO fill the vacancy.
The times., 1899-08-02
.ccu..d of Petit Larceny

Detectives Hartigan and Gallaher yesterday ar
rested and locked up Martha Thomas, colored
servant, tWenty-nine years OF age, on a charge Of
petit larceny. The complainant IS Narcissa Hayes.
The times., 1899-08-02

The programme for the Marine Band concert
at the Capitol at $40 o'clock this afternoon is
as follows:
March-"Remember the Maine Corey
Overture-'Ungarische Lustspiel' Keller Bola
saxophoue Solo, Fantasia-Carnival Of
Venice. ce".....................J. Demersseman
Musician John B. II. Mooromans.
Selection-"Mikado' ....-........,......-Su Sullivan
Intermezzo-"C Cavllleria Rusticana" .Mascagni
Fantasia-"Lohengrin'' Wagner
Descriptive-'In Clock Store" e".......-----.- -Orth
Patriotie-"Hail Columbia" "...........-.....Fyle
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oh. - Uin,es
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1850.
The weather Prediction
TEMPERATURE.

Continued warm and fair weather "Wednesday
and Thursday; fresh southerly winds
The times., 1899-08-02
THE sUN AND MOON.

Highest temperature yesterday, 2:30 p. sc
Lowest temperature yesterday, 4. 60
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STREET LIGHTING

Low tide. de............Ii:2a An and II al p. N
High tide 4:42 AN. and 5:23 p. N
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PHASES OF THE MOON FOR August

Sun rose. e......5:0l AN. sun sets. P.A
Moon rises. rs AN Moon sets.........
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yourself strong and healthy by
drinking Export" and "Culm-
baeher" beer. % bottles, deliver
ed in uniettered wagons, sl.25.
Wash. Brewery Co., 4th & F ne.
The times., 1899-08-02
TIDE TABLE.

Ntw... 9th fuI .Zlst
First quarter....-l l4th Last quarter. 9th
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THIS PAPER Is PRINTED
The Marine Band Concert.

With ink furnished by JAESECkE BROS. FK
sCHNEEMANS. Nsw York CITY my2i-tien
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-15

History
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Contributors to this Course:
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Ph.D.,
Professor of History, Harvard Uni
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Professor of American History, Uni
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Librarian of the Pratt Free Library,
Baltimore.
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University Extension Lecturer on
American History and Economics.
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Professor Of American History, Yale
University.
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Professor Of History, University of
Minnesota.
JOHN w. PERRIN, Ph.D.,
Professor of History Adelbert College,
Cleveland.
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Professor of History and Political Sci
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LIB,
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The course in American history
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Foresters of America.

On the last Thursday in September
Court Palo Alto had a high jinks in its
commodious quarters in Elks' Hall IN
honor specially of F. e Cohn, who served
in Company NJ Of the First California
Volunteers, and Of other members of the
order who served with the volunteers
There was present a large number Of the
members of this enterprising court and
visitors from other courts. who, after the
business was over, were made to feel at
home. City and County Attorney Frank
lin X Lane was the presiding genius of
the evening, and on taking the chair and
gaVel delivered a most eloquent address
on the worth and patriotism of the Jew
as a soldier in the United States army,
regular or volunteer. Then followed a
programme Of music, songs and addresses,
together with recitauons ana story telling,
contributed by Dave Cohen, Hugo X.
Asher. L. Kaufman, NJ. Rapheld. 1. Co
hen. A. Levin. J. Liebert, S. Elberg, J.
Levy. II. Hertz, II. Frank, NJ. Levin, J.
Rapheld and L. ]. Pinkson. During the
evening there was served up liberal col
lation and refreshments.
Last week Rose Hill Court of San MateO
had an open meeting at Mountain View
Among the visitors were Grand Secretary
John ]. Cordy and his shadow, Jake
Label
A new italian court is soon to be estab-
lished in the interior
The reports received by the grand secre-
tary show a gain of $50 during the past
quarter.
On the night of the 7th Court Eucleian
of the FOreSters Of America gave social
in the social hall of the Alcazar to its
many friends. including many ladies.
direction of the committee of arrange
ments, composed of }. Gardner, John {.
Howe. c. A. MCFadden, e. j. Gilbert, q.
D. Dixon, T. H. Mccain and John Nc
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The Eastern Star

At the close of the meeting Of Century
Chapter, on the last Thursday in Septem-
ber there was an impromptu musical and
literary programme when it was dis
covered that there is much talent of a
high order in the membership. Among
those who volunteered was Miss Morris.
who delighted all present by rendering
two vocal selections in a most charming
voice; Mrs. Newman and Mrs. Hobro
gave classical selections on the piano,
and Miss Ivy Perkins amused with comic
recitations. Refreshments were served
and then there was dancing and walking
for a cake" until late hour. This chap
ter is getting along very nicely and bids
fair TO become one Of the brightest lights
in the order Mrs. Martha e. Blade. the
worthy matron IS an enthusiastic officer,
who is working to the end that Century
Chapter shall be one Of the prominent
ones.
- Grand Patron DIR. Lawrence of Los An
geles came to this city last Monday and
during the week he visited the local chap
ters, and expressed hts qualification at
finding the order in as good a condition
as he did in this city.
The Grand ChSpter Of California and
Nevada Will meet next Tuesday in the
Sherman-Clay Hall, when there will be
present a large delegation representing
the various chapters in the jurisdiction.
Tomorrow night there will pe a reception
to all the visiting delegates 10 the Grand
CkaDtpr
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-15
The Odd Fellows

Last week 2. L. Turpin, noble grand
Of Pacific Lodge, by invitation filed
the office Of noble grand in Parker
Lodge, when Isador Malmger was initi-
ated. IN the work of initiation he was
ably assisted by DR.. Ralph J. Shirman,
. also Of Pacific Lodge. who acted as con-
ductor. AT the close of the business
there were a number of pleasing ad-
dresses from many of the members pres
ent, who were called upon by Noble
Grand Wells.
The grand master has announced an
official visit to Haywards on the 30th inst.
Grahd master Bonynge announces the
following visits to commence after the
jubilee October p, Tomales Lodge; %,
Salmon Creek Lodge, at Occidental; "A,
Friendship Lodge, at Middletown; 25,
Lakeport Lodge; q, Upper Lake Lodge;
Is. Lupyoma Lodge, at Middletown; 80,
Syracuse Lodge. at Haywards, and 81,
A new han for Birds Landing Lodge
was dedicated last Friday by w. W. Wat
son, acting as grand master; J. L. Watts
as grand warden and George T. Shaw as
grand marshal The dedication was in the
afternoon, and in the evening there was
q ball.
KernvilIe Lodge will give a grand ball
bration of the jubilee of Odd Fellowship
in this State.
There is quite a boom in the Encamp-
ment branch Of the order at Sacramento.
At the last held meeting of Encampment
No. II forty-two candidates We're admitted
Last Tuesday night F. L. Turpin, noble
grand of Pacific Lodge, again. by special
invitation of Noble Grand Wells of Parker
Lodge. officiated in that lodge during the
ceremony of initiation, and DR.. Ralph J.
Shirman again acted as conductor At
the close of the ceremony the acting
noble grand and conductor were highly
complimented for the perfect manner in
which the degree was conferred, each be-
ing letter perfect.
During the past week Grand Patriarch
Harris and a number of prominent mem
bers Of the patriarchial branch of the or
der visited the encampment at Haywards
and the one at Stockton. At each place
there was work in degrees, and each en-
Campment entertained the visitors in a
very pleasant manner.
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The Rebekahs.

The ladies' auxiliary to Canton No. 8,
Patriarchs Militant, will, on the night Of
the 18th inst, initiate thirty candidates
in accordance with a new ritual that is
strictly up-to-date. 1t is said that this
work, which will be given by a picked
team, will surpass anything in that line
that has ever been presented.
The ladies of the Rebekah lodges Will
shortly give a social to the members of
the Drill Corps and the members Of Can
ton No. 5.
On the last Saturday in September Mis-
sion Rebekah Lodge had splendid, en-
tertainment for its friends in it's hall.
There was a short programme of enter
tainment, the principal features Of which
were a cakewalk by little tots, song and
dance by Miss Luce, graphophone selec-
tions by Dr. Frost and q vocal duet by
Misses Brown and Ross. Then there was
dancing and light refreshments.
Oriental Rebekah Lodge at its last held
meeting had one initiation. The lodge
decided to have float in the parade next
Thursday
Tomorrow nigh Loyal Rebekah Lodge
will hold a reception 70 the visiting mem
bers of the order who will arrive to at
tend the celebration