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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
EXCURSIONS,

The steamer Charles Manchester will
make the run to Indian Head, stopping at
Marshall Hall both ways, again this (Fri-
daV and Saturday evenings. at $50. Those
who suffer with the heat will especially
look forward to these delightful sails on
the Potomac with much pleasure, for no
matter how hot and sultry it is in the city
it is always delightfully."- breezy on the boat
Those who are fond of dancing may enjoy
good dance music at Marshall Hall, rem
dered by Prof. Schroeder's popular band,
until the return of the steamer from India n
Head, at $50. A good table d'hote dinner
is served in the handsome new dining room
at the Hall on arrival of the boat and
there is a frst-class cafe on the steamer
These trips will be continued every Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday throughout the
season at $50 pm.
A delightful fifty-mile trip down the Po-
tomac to salt water, and returning the
same evening, can be made on Sunday next
on the steamer Estelle Randall of the RAN
dali line, which will leave her wharf, foot
of 7th street, at 9:30 am, for Clifton
Beach, Md, and Somerset Beach, Va
About five hours will be given at each place
to enjoy the fine saltwater bathing crab
bling and fishing. A trip down the river is
just what is needed in this hot weather
to freshen one up, and the breeZes that
dow across the salt water are delightful.
The steamer will leave the beaches so as
to reach home about 10 o'clock, coming up
the river by moonlight.
one needs only to take a sail down the
placid and beautiful Potomac on the fast
steamer T. V. Arrowsmth to realize how
much pleas Ire and comfort the Potomac
river affords the citizens of Washington.
This popular steamer will make two trips
to Colonial Beach, leaving It'll street wharf
on Saturday, June II, am, returning, ar
rive home Saturday night 1870 O'Clock
This trip is especially arranged for the ac-
commodation of those desiring to attend
the sale of hotel property and lots at Co
lonlal Beach, as well for the pleasure
again on Sunday, June IS, 8 am, home at
10 p.m.s This trip is arranged for quick
service and without loss to business for
an opportunity to fish, crab, sail and battle
in salt water. The accommodations and
cafe on the steamer are first class in every
reSpect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
JUNIORS HAVE THEIR DAY.
Exercises by Younger Pupils of St,
Cecilia's Academy,

The younger pupils of ST. Ceciia's Acad-
envy gave concert at ST. Peters Hall yes
terday afternoon at o'clock. The follow
ing participated in the program: Misses V.
Lockwood, E. Raymond, Fl. Durfee, E. An
derson, H. O'Sullivan, NJ. Brown N. Lana
han, c. Dove, G. Lynch, NJ. Madrigan, NJ
Dougherty, B. Scott, NJ. Loeffier, N Ma
loney, E. Smith, K. Boswell, V. Waltemey-
er, A Richards. ]. Smith, E. Moran, NJ.
Maloney, j. Connor, NJ. Parrot, ]. Smith,
E. Boyle, NJ. Hayes, E. Harding, St Ce-
elias Club and clubs of little boys and
girls.
In the boys department a gold medal for
correct department and regular attendance
was drawn for by Masters Leo Repetti,
Carroll Gilbert, Francis Mead, Francis Mo-
ran, Paul Marmion, Lloyd Coleman, Philip
Roache, John Crawford, Fairfax Oyster,
Fulton Smith, Robert Marnion and Francis
Dieter
Certificates in Christian doctrine, Bible
history. arithmetic, photography, reading,
geography, grammar, United States his
tory, composition, penmanship and draw
ing were awarded to Masters Leo Rejetti,
Carroll Gilbert. Francis Mead, Francis Mo-
ran, Francis Dieter Paul Marmion Lloyd
Coleman, Philip Roache, John Crawford,
Fairfax Oyster, Fulton Smith, Robert Mar
mion, James McAllster Alpheus Sherman,
Francis Becker, John Lynch and Henry
Ermold.
Premiums were awarded to Masters Ed
ward Roache, Richard McAlister Ray
mond Gilbert, Charles Maloney, John Muir
ray Joseph O'Donneu, Eugene WEIGH,
Francis Welty, Raymond Luckett and
Blaine Malion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
MRS: sTEwAsT L. woODFoRD DEAD.
Wife of the Ex-Minfster to Spain
Passes Away,

Mrs. Julia Evelyn Capen woodford, Y ife
of Gen. Stewart l.. Woodford, ex-minister
to Spain, died yesterday morning at the
Hotel Margaret. Brooklyn, after a long Ill
ness from Brights disease, which. however
only lately gave indications of a fatal ter
mination.
Mrs. Woodford was born in Portland, Me.
She was the daughter of Gen. Henry Ca
pen, who afterward became junior partner
of H. B. Clafiin & Co. Her family is one of
the oldest In New England. Its founder
Bernard Capen, came to Plymouth in 1884,
and settled in Dorchester. General and
Mrs. Woodford were married at St.
Georges Church, Manhattan, by the Rev.
DIR. Tying, October Is, 1857, and she accom-
panied her husband to all his various polit-
zeal posts. She Joined him at Charleston,
3 G., when he was governor there, toward
the close of the civil war; she was at AL
bany during his term as lieutenant gov
ernor, and in Washington during his term
in Congress. The same gracious manner
which marked her life here, made the social
career of General Woodford during his
stay at the Spanish capital so successful
Her weekly receptions at Madrid were re-
unions of many delightful people Mrs
Woodford, besides her husband, is survived
by their daughter, Miss Susie Curtis Wood
ford, who is at present quite ill, worn out
by her attentions to her mother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
AUTHORIZED TO BEGIN WORK.
Commissioner Pass Upon Application
of Railway Company.

-
Upon the application of Mr.. c. A. Baker,
secretary of the Washington Heights Trac-
ton Railroad Company, the District Com
missioners have authorized the company to
commence work on the road. The road was
chartered June 49, 1893, work on it to be
commenced within one year and to be COM
pleted within two years.
In filing his application Mr.. Baker wrote
the Commissioners as follows!
"Our charter requires that we transfer
our passengers free to the Capital Traction
Company; but, owing to the failure of Con-
gress to pass legislation requiring the Cap
ital Traction Company to make the extern
sion that would make this transfer arrange
ment possible, we are left without any city
connection whatever. 1t is, therefore, I'M
practicable for us to at this time more than
commence the construction of our line as
required by the act of Incorporation which
we purpose to do to preserve all rights
franchises and privileges granted by this
act -
The route of the road will be as follows:
beginning at the circle at the western ap-
proach to the Pennsylvania Avenue bridge,
thence across the Eastern branch on a
bridge to be built by the company; thence
Branch avenue; thence along Branch ave-
nue. to the Bowen road, and thence along
the Bowen road to Good Hope In addi-
ton to the main line, branches are pro-
vfded for from the intersection of Branch
avenue and the Bowen road to the District
line; from the intersection Of Minnesota
avenue with Pennsylvania avenue extend
ed, along Minnesota avenue to Harrison
street; from the intersection of Pennsyl-
vania avenue extended and 2Sth street
the Anacostia road to East Washington
Park,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
The Dog Question.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
In his opinion, published in Wednesday S
Star, the attorney for the District of Co
lumbia made what l believe to be an erro-
neous construction of the law now in force
in the District of Columbia regulating the
running at large of dogs He refers to
section IS of the health ordinances legal
lied by act of Congress April "a, 1880. I'm
der said ordinance unmuZZied dogs at large
May 10 to October 10 were declared nui-
sances, etc.
In my opinion said ordinance is not now in
force, for the following reasons:
By the act of January 26, 1887, the Dis
trict Commissioners are authorized to make
a number of so-called police regulations -
among others Ito regulate the keeping and
running at large of dogs and fowls GA
Stat, 1862. Under this authority the Dis
trict Commissioners have made the follow
ing regulation: No animal of the dog
kind shall be allowed to go at large with
out collar and tag, as now prescribed by
law, and if he be of quarrelsome or dam
gerouS disposition he shall Furthermore be
secured by chain or cord held in the hand
of some person accompanying him. Arti-
Gle VII, section 2, police regulations, 1898.
This regulation has the same force and eff
feet as law of Congress. 1t Is in direct
above, and therefore repeats it. The later
law, of course, takes the place of the old
law on the same subject.
The right to kill dog on the street, ex-
cept in self-defense, is doubtful; but if that
right should be conceded to policeman
the killing cannot lawfully be done In a
cruel manner. Under the law the most hu-
name method must be adopted. The law
against cruelty to animals applies to all
cases OF unnecessary torture, suffering or
cruelty of any kind" inflicted upon ANY
June Is, 1899.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
RECOGNITION OF FLAG DAY.
Patriotic ObservaBces Held Mt Two
Churches Last Evening.


Services in recognition of Flag day were
held at the First Presbyterian Church and
at Waugh NJ E. Church last night.
At the first named church the exercises
were conducted under the management of
the Woman's Relief Corps, four members
of which, Mrs. Emma Fay Anderson, Mrs
Emma Ferguson, Mrs. Martha Davis and
Mrs. NJ. E. Barber, occupied seats on the
platform holding large American flags.
The church was profusely decorated with
national colors. Mrs E. F. Naylor presid-
ed. Music was rendered by Miss Mabel
Clafin Mr.. J. P. Mccall and DR.. Bischoff,
and addresses were delivered by Mrs. kib-
hey, department president of the relief
corps, and Rev. DR.. Fiske. The Star
Spangied Banner was recfted by ID. C.
At Waugh Church the decorations were
striking and the exercises inspiring. They
were held under the auspices OF George H.
Thomas Post, No. 10, G. A. r., B. P. En-
trikin, commander. After invocation by
Rev. George E. Maydell and an organ solo,
by Charles ii. Chase, Commander Entrlken
delivered an address, Addresses were also
delivered by Representative Boring of Ken
lucky and William L. Andrews, auditor of
the treasury.
The musical and literary program was
participated in by Miss A. D. c. Murray,
Miss Marie Allen, Miss Edna Bowen Miss
Emma HAIR, Miss Joserhine Faulkner,
Miss Nellie Bishop, Mr.. Gait Bowen and
Mr.. b. Tooley, while songs We're rendered
by the little girl pupils of Miss Mays kim
dergarten.
The arrangements were in charge of a
committee composed of Mrs Emma S. Ellis
chairman; Mrs. M. P. Dorsey. Mrs Rose
Meacham, Mrs. Mary Thatcher. Miss Gus
sic Palmer and Miss Tillie Durham
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
ANACOsTIA HAPPENINGS
Reception to Pastor ~ ,NIfI1er-Iawn
Fete-Other News

Fete-0ther News
Rev. Nelson II. Miller, the new pastor OF
Garden Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Minnesota avenue, Anacostia, was accorded
reception last evening at the "manse
MS residence. The parlors were tastefuily
decorated for the occasion, and refresh
ments were served the callers Among
those present, besides the pastor and wife
ana members of their family, were Captain
Ely and wife of Washington, Mrs. Ryder,
Mrs. Frost, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. P. Smell, Mr.
and Mrs. Graves, Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Simp-
son, Miss Jennie Simpson, Miss Olive Simp-
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs.
Alexander Garden, Mrs. Ann Garden, Mr.
James S. Cannon, Mr.. and Mrs Simeon
SWndells, Miss Bertha SwindeIls. Miss
Katie Thorne, Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson, Miss
Maggie Garden Mrs. John C. Garden, Mrs
John A Garden, Miss Evelyn Doughty
Miss Lottie Bury, Mrs. Riley, Mrs. Garrett
Mrs. Baker, Mr.. G. O. Bohrer, Mrs Chas
Bury, Mrs. John Bury, Miss o. Cook, Mr.
Faust, Mr.. Clarence Smell, Mr.. French Mr.
Walter Tubbs and others.
The Junior Epworth League of the Ana
costa Methodist Church gave lawn fete
last evening at the Emo place, which was
well attended. The superintendent of the
charge Of the festival, assisted by Annie
Summers, BERTHE Harrison, Edna Emo. Ella
and Emma Simpson, Pearl Osborn, BERTHE
Williamson, Sarah Shanks.
The young men of Emmanuel Church
have organized a minstrel club. Dr. J. w.
Hollingsworth has been chosen director and
treasurer, and Messrs. Warren Tolson and
Harry Kelly managers.
John A. Logan Post, No. 13, G. A. R.,
met last evening in Masonic Hail. Express
sions of thanks to those who assisted the
post in the observance of Memorial day
at st. Elizabeth were adopted. In recogni-
ton of flag day several addresses were
made, followed by the serving of refresh
mentS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FORMED.
Business High School Graduates Or
ganize for Mutual Benefit


An Alumni Society of the Business High
School was formed last night at a meet
ing attended by representatives of the eight
classes graduated from the institution since
its organization. This committee was con-
stituted last April, and was composed as
follows:
Glass of 81, James B. Lackey, H. w.
Nichols and Miss Minnie Cooley; class of
90, G. A Pennington, Harry c. Larcombe
and William G. Stuart; class of '93, Will
H. Alburger, Miss Pearl Fishel and Miss
c. c. Rohinette; class of 94, Augustus F.
Specht, Henry Wilson and Thomas Grant:
class of %, Miss Gertrude Heilbruu, James
+. West and Sherman NJ. Craigen; class Of
96, Thomas Reed Cliff, Miss Annie Yeat-
man and Miss Lucy H. Loeff1er; class Of 81,
Miss Agnes X. Baker, W. A. Ball and j.
Lee Cassin, and class of rs j. Edwin Law
ton, Ross l.. Fryer and Miss Ida Richard
son.
The constitution was drafted by ALLAN
Davis, principal of the Business High
school, together with A F. Specht and Jas
4. West, two of the graduates
The meeting last night was presided over
by Herman c. Metcalf, with James E. West
serving as secretary, and the constitution
was adopted. Officers We're elected as fol-
lows: President, Hermon c. Metcalf, 81 ;
wee presidents. r. Golden Donaldson 92
Miss Pearl Fishel, '93; Thomas Grant "a
". A Ball, 81; r. l.. Fryer, '9S, and Edwin
Parret Rae, 80; secretary, James E. West
and treasurer, Will Blanchard.
1t was decided to send to every graduate
OF the school a printed copy of the con-
sutuuon. together with a circular describ-
ing the purposes of the new association
which are not social entirely. but material
also. In addition to his other duties the
secretary is to obtain and keep a history
OF each member of the association since
the time of his graduation, and shall act
as channel through which members NAV
assist each other in securing advancement
and employment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
Pupils of Miss Katie v. wtIso,

The National Theater was crowded IN
the doors last night with an appreciative
audience upon the occasion of the annual
song recital by the pupiis of Miss Katie V.
wilson An attractive program was pre-
scented, many numbers receiving encores
and every number enthusiastic applause
The program was as follows: Duet Les
Bohemiennes." Mrs. w. L. Wilson and
Miss Burton; Meet Me, Love-Oh. Meet
Me, Miss Dottie Heeter; Hush My Little
one, Mrs. Sadie Bailey; Take Care"
Mrs. Wilson and Cecilian Quartet: "Cupid
and L., serenade, Mrs. w. H. Sparks: II "A
Gitana, bolerO, Miss Mary F. Miller; la
Once In Purple Twilight" CD THE
Dying Rose Miss Ida Rabbit; CAMEO
Meta, Miss Eta Austin: Il Love Thee"
Mr.. Edwin L. Wilson; Plantation Slumber
Song, the Cecilian Quartet; Happy Bird
ling. flute obligato, Miss Mamie Wilson;
All; Vieni su Fonda Miss Sallie Shreve;
20 Dolce Concento.' flute obligato, Miss
Eta Noah; duet, "rardo per eli ami. e
tremula-Attila, Mr. William L. Wilson and
Mr. Edwin L. Wilson; Scena and Jewel
Song, Faust" Miss Mae E. Woodward;
ta) My Memories" (b) "Du Dist vie cine
Blume," Miss Callahan; "Ah, fors elui."
La Traviata," Miss Thompson; the Bando-
lero, Mr.. Noble Hoover: air and variations
Miss Burton; tina, Robert LIE Diable,'
Mrs. w. L. Wilson; Hail, Bright Abode
Tannhauser," chorus Accompanies, pi-
ano, Mr.. b. Frank Gebest. Mr.. Harry Par
sons; flute, Mr.. E. A. Mel. Cecilian Quar-
tet, Miss BERTHE Thompson, first soprano;
Miss Josephine Burton. second soprano;
Miss Sallie Shreve, first contralto; Miss Ir-
ma q. Callahan, second contralto; Miss
wilson, director,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
Treble Cief AT HOme.~

The Treble Clef gave an lat home" last
evening at Wayland Seminary. The pro-
gram was In Autumn" Mesdames Willis
ton, Gray Ball and Hilyer essay, Mrs. D.
F. Rivers; Songs Without Words" Mrs.
E D. Williston; duet. Go, Pretty Rose"
Mrs. Ball and Mrs. Gray; lie Ruisseau. -
Mrs. j. c. Bush; ''Melodie in F." Mrs. j.
B. Simpson; solo, THE Message" Mrs. E.
d. Winston; Scarf Dance" Mrs. Lucy
Messer-Davis; "Capriccio, Deux Noe
turnes, Mrs. A F. Hilyer; Trio, Stars
Look Ger the Sea, Mesdames Williston
Ban and Hilyer; Last Hope" Mrs. Minnie
NcKinney-S Smith; Opus AZ, VaIse," Mrs.
r. 7: Hamilton; THE Heaying Billoys."
the Treble CIef
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
AFFAIRS IN eEoRaETowN.
Real Estate Trans actions An ArreSt
for Tkeft-eBriefs.

Real Estate Trans actions An Arrest
for Tkeft-~Byiefs.
Premises 2021 35th street were yesterday
sold at. public auction by Thomas Downing
under trustees sale. The property was
bought in by Mr.. Christ Hager. The lot has
a frontage Of 80 feet by depth of 100 feet,
and is improved by q two-story frame
dwelling.
David f. Weavershass bought Of Thomas
e. Waggaman lots 70, % and u, of block 4.
in the Cleveland Park subdivision. The
consideration is not named.
James G. Dunn, who is employed at
Foundry shaft, reported to the police yes
terday that a coat belonging to him had
been stolen. Robert Wilson, a colored man,
was Iound by Policeman Steinbraker wear
ing the coat and was placed under arrest.
he claimed to have secured the garment
from William P. Harris, which was found
to be true, and Harris was arrested on the
charge OF petit larceny. He was taken to
ponce court today to answer to the charge.
A fine of $40 was imposed upon him, in de-
fault of which he went down.
Whi'N the police have not relinquished
their vigilance In the matter, nothing fur
tner has developed in the case of Mrs Ada
Hardy, the white woman who was assault
ell by negro brute at her home in the
county above Georgetown several weeks
ago, as printed in The Star. Since the ar
rest and release of Charles Busey, the man
VINO was believed to resemble the criminal,
no arrests have been made, though the
watch for suspects has not been relin-
pushed
Sergeant E. J. Keefe of the seventh pre-
clnct police station this morning reported
on the sick list.
Mr.. Turner Brown of 32d street is confin-
ed to his bed with sickness.
Miss Nellie Dougherty of 1928 M street
left last night for Atlantic City, and after
a two months stay there will visit rela-
tives in New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
INNOCENCE PROVED.
Judge Kimban Releases Boy Charged
With Grave Crime.

Judge Kimball today dismissed the charge
of being a suspicious person which was
made against Alexander Nestorwetsch,
sixteen-year-old boy, by Policeman Gorer.
The arrest was made Tuesday night. At
the partial hearing which took place yester-
day Officer Gorer testified that he saw the
accused boy going through the pockets of
man lying PROSTATE on the ground in
Agricultural Park. The boy denied that he
had done anything wrong, and Judge kim
ball continued the case until today.
When the hearing was resumed today the
policeman was not present. Judge Kimball
told the boy to take the stand and tell him
his defense. The latter did so, and claimed
that he was on his way to his home at the
corner of AZ and streets northwest from
a visit to friend in the southwest section
of the city, and took the thoroughfare
through the Agricultural grounds as a
short cut. Soon after entering the park
he heard groans and, looking around, he
saw two dark moving objects on the
ground. Going to the spot, he found the
objects to be the legs of a man. He asked
the man. he said, whether he was i'll, and
was answered in an incoherent manner.
He then placed his arms around the body
and tried to lift the PROSTATE man to his
feet, but could not do so. Just then the
policeman came along and arrested him.
Mr. c. A. Massie, agent of the National
Prisoners Relief Society, who heard the
boy ueny tne OIlcerS charge, interested
himself in the case, and, by the courts per-
mission, had talk with the accused youth
in the cell room. He became convinced
that mistake had been made in the mat
ter. Further investigation by Mr.. Massie,
made after the court had adjourned for the
day, disclosed that the boy had an excellent
character, and that his account of the af
fair which led to his arrest was correct.
Mr.. Massie reported the result of his in
vestigation before Judge Kimball, and the
latter promptly gave an order releasing
him parole in care of Mr.. Massie, to be
produced in court today, which was done.
Testimony in favor of Nestorwetsch was
given by Wolf Rice, Louis Wolsky and Park
Policeman Davis.
Judge Kimball questioned the boy closely,
and said, on account of the good character
given him by the witnesses, he would re-
lease him. The officer had not however, he
said, done other than his duty in making
the arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
Normal school Concert.

The midsummer concert of the young
ladies Of the Washington Normal School
was given last night at the First Congre-
gationai Church. The following program
was presented: GYPSY Life Schumann
Charity" ]. Faure; AT Parting" Roger;
The Throstle," Maud Valerie-White, Mel
lie Wilson Shir-Cliff; The Hay Fields, >
Pinsuti; Cigarette chorus from Carmen
Blzet; "Capricf de Concert Oride Musin
Herman c. Rakemann; Lullaby; "Abscheid
i'm Salon." Bingstallen: Faith in SPRING
Schubert; "A Night Song" Harris, Otto
Luebkert; Largo" Handel; accompanies
Mrs Lee Conwell. Mr.. Henry Xander and
Mr.. John Porter Lawrence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
ADMITS THE CRIME.


Mark Cook, colored. today pleaded guilty
of assaulting his wife last night and was
held by Judge Scott in 81 900 bail for the
action of the grand jury. According to the
statements made to the court the couple
have been separated for several months,
during which time Cook has, it is alleged,
repeatedly threatened to injure his wife
Last night the accused man went to her
home No. 1222 oath street northwest, and
began to abuse her. The latter went to Jus
tice Taylor's house and got warrant for
Cooks arrest. This was given to Police
men Potter and Lynch to serve.
The arrival of the officers and the woman
indicated to Cook that he was to be arrest
ed, and Selling an ak he made an attempt
to brain his wife with it. Fortunately the
blow struck was a glancing one and Mrs.
Cook escaped serious injury.
Cook then turned on the officers and tried
to cut them with the AK, and in self-defense
they were compelled to use their clubs upon
him.