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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
The standing of the clubs follows:
SOLDIER CRAZED BY DRINK
Holds Fort Mycr Garrison Mt Bay fOl
Several Hours.

Nicholas Davis, a member of Troop b. Sd
United States Cavalry, created considerable
excitement Thursday afternoon at Fort
hIyer and for several hours held the entire
garrison al bay Davis is said to have been
drinking to excess the fore part Of the
week, and the effect of the liquor was to
lead him to the belief that the fort was
being stormed by an enemy and 1t was his
duty to defend it. Every man who ap-
peared in sight was made a target by the
Infatuated man. and in order to prevent any
accidents all of the roads leading through
the reservation were guarded.
Davis entered the troop quarters and,
with Krag- Jorgensen rifle. kept a watch
on all sides. There was plenty of ammuni-
ton al hand for him, and he was free in
mis- shots. The fortiiications were almost
i;npreSnable against attack. except with
danger of loss of life attending the capture.
All efforts TO entice him cut We're unavail-
ing, and he held the fort in spite of the
various subterfuges employed in the en-
dravor to get him to surrender. The SOL
diers of the garrison, acting upon orders
from Capt Broughton, commanding Troop
b, attempted to smoke him out, but this
plan failed.
Several soldiers who We're well acquainted
with Davis, including his "bunkie, started
to walk up the stairs to the place where he
was holding forth, but he refused to recog-
nize them and meuacingly thrust the muz-
Zle OF MS rlfe IN their direction, causing
general scamper to cover. Capt. Brough-
ton himself attempted to concliate him.
but he could do nothing. After all endeav-
ors to dislodge him from his position, and
the waste of several hours of time, it is
said, 1t was decided to shoot him. The SER
selnt of the guard was instructed to secure
detail for this purpose. The guard Sc
cured point of vantage and waited for
Davis to appear at one of the windows of
the company house. He was very shrewd,
and only showed the top of his head when
taking aim. chance was finally offered
and two soldiers fired at him. He was seen
to disappear, and for the time IT was
thought ne had been shot through the head,
Some of the men started up the stairs after
him. when they were alarmed by his heavy
footsteps as he paced the floor above
Capt Broughton finally entered the room
and fearlessly ordered Davis to come down
stairs and receive attention from the doc
tor. Edgirg his way, he finally managed to
grasp the rifle and in short time Davis
was subdued. He had not been struck
when fired upon. The bullet however.
struck the stock of his rifle and splintered
it, some Of the flying particles of wood be-
ing Embedded in his face. 1t required the
combined efforts of four men to take him
to the hospital. 1t is possible he will be
sent to the Government Hospital for the
Insane If his condition does not improve
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teams are not permitted to stand around the
ma he'' but the produce is unloaded and
paced on the stands, and the horses and
NShi'les removed To some place where no
obstruction IS caused. The regular mo-
uuce dealers regard this new arrangement
Win favor They pay much larger rent
LOT thclr stands, but the confinement of ali
.ne business under one roof they saw.
brings them transient custor7ers whicb
otberwise would escape them.
MI j. VI. Smith, an old resident rr
Georgetown and for many years an en-
pi"ye Of the War Department, is lying
critically Ill at his residence, 2g16 n street
The second monthly service for men will
be held a. s. Johns Church. corner Poto-
mae ard o streets at 80 o'clock tom0rrov
evening. Rev Herbert Scott Smith. rector
OF 81 Margaret's Church. Washington
Heights. will deliver the discourse These
meetings opened most auspiciousIy on M
ECmber -. when a congregation OF about
10 men were present TO listen to Bishop
Satterlee.
\ prayer book and hymnal were given to
each man present as a meHento of the
| fact that the service of that evening marked
The sixth anniversary of the Inaugural ton
OF the movement The meetings are con-
dUcted by the chapter of the Brotherhood
J of St Andrew attached to the church
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

.,,,.nt and committed an act of bank
ruptcy the 5th instant by executing a GER
tain deed Of trust upon certain rea estate
held by him. The charge Is also made that
C.iihert r Towles is insolvent, having COM
mitted an act of bankruptcy the LIST instant
by giving deed of trust on certain prop
erty in this city.
show that a number of suits at law were
Instituted last month"; against Gilbert b.
Yow}es, the plaintiffs being parties holding
his notes zaU which 3 Robins ahd charles
Rrvan MI Henry o. Towies in his affidavit,
contends that he did not execute the notes
on which suits have been instituted. Upon
the dates mentioned, Ro@e ~ ssva ne nnaes
hut thew were for amounts under $2oO ana
S2OO The affidavit recites tnat Gllper b.;
Towies confessed to the affaant that ne hao
raised" the notes. In 1h.i La. uhv hanSs e and
be outstanding, some Jnelo pahAs anu
the remainder by indi9ioaaiA
In discussing the case Last evening MT.
Gilbert B. Towles denied ever con1essing
that no had ..raised'' the notes. According
tn his statement, as the notes in question
fell due he would estimate the amount
necessary to renew them and send them TO
H o. Towles, Mr.. Robbins ana Mr. Bryan
for their signatures. Sometimes the amount
was fl ed in with pencil and at other times
the space was left blank and filled In by
him when he was aware OF what the cor
rect amount would be NO fraud was en-
acted, he declares, ana the Signatures were
genuine.
real estate transaction involving the pur-
which embraced 1000 acres, The scheme
was to transform the place into a health
resort, with sanitarium and hotel. The
! government, however, Wou not permit
the proprietors to disturb the premises, as
| 1t was stated to be the intention to trans
| form the property into national park.
| The action of the government, says Mr..
| Gilbert B. Towles, caused him to suffer
greatly, and 1t was necessary to renew
| from time to time notes for money ex-
pended in conre7. en- wa the Gettysburg
property. The whole duty of attending to
1 the complicated AYERS Of the corporation
| he contends. deSolTe5 mon him. he having
paid about $50,on inta the project.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

Schley Arrives Mt Rahia.
Admiral Schley. on his flagship Chicago,
has arrived ut Sab n. Brazil
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New Bolivian Cabinet

Minister Bridgman at La Paz Bolivia. in
formed the State Department that "by non-
uiar expression Of the honorable national
convention there have been elected: Com
stitutional president of the republic of Ro-
l1via, General Jose Manuel Pando; first vice
president, Lucio P. Velasco; second vice
president, Anibal Caprites"
IN communicating this information Of
hcially to the United States minister. The
new government says that "it inaugurates
its iabors with the high purpose to Guilt
vate and make fruitful the existing rela-
tons between Bolivia and the United
States"
The new Bolivian cabinet is as follows.
Minister OF government and Justice Mr..
Carlos V. Romero: minister of finance. NJ
Demetrfo Calvemonte; minister of pub
lie instruction. Mr.. Samuel Oropeza: minis
ter of foreign relations and worship. Fer
nando E. Guachalla; minister of war. Mr..
Israel Montez.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
ONE-FOURTH THE SCHEDULE.
Standing of the BOWERS in the Local
League.

League.
With the match BOWED by the Columbia
Bowling Glib and Carroll Institute last
Wednesday night. each club in the District
Bowling League completed its first quota of
fifteen games-one-fourth of the scheduled
number. According to custom. The Star
prints herewith the records of the league
players who have participated in the en-
tire number of games played. These fig
ures are all accurate, and have been taken
from the books of Mr.. Fred. c. Schlaich,
the official scorer of the league. 1t will be
seen that Roderick of the Columbus has a
long lead for highest average. This player
is experiencing his first season in league
playing. and has developed into one or the
hest men ever on a league team. The fact
that his highest game is but 2o5 is added
evidence of the steadiness of his play one
interesting fact discovered by study OF
the table is that the Young Mems Christian
Association team is represented bat once In
the first five men. In spite OF Armstrong;
recent poo work. he shows up with an
aver; ge OF 156. Dr. Kicker has shown in
excellent form this year. and his average
Of 1jD is not xpected. Won Boeckman
shows decided improvement in his work OF
last year. and has bowled steady game
One of the surprises is to find Harlow so
far from the top of the heap.
The averages etc, follow:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

DIR. Rull's Cough Syrup can he relied
on. II you suffer from coughs colds, hoarseness
bronchitis or other throat and lung affections this
old reliable remedy VIII cure you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
Female Clerks Who Marry.

Misiuterpretations by employees through
the country of the recent ruling as to the
status of married women as post office
clerks have led to statement by the
first assistant postmaster general, Mr.
Heath, who reiterates that the presence of
husband and wife as clerks in the same Of
fee is 'nimical to the service. and her posi-
ton should go to some one who had no
means of support. i.e says: II mend 10
apply this ruling to female clerks who in
the future marry. Female post Office clerks
already married and whose employment uu
der their married rar-es has been approved
by the department will not be disturbed un-
der this Iuilng
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
Sd. % for
So so Values

In Smoking Jackets and Longing
Robes
The incest gift Tor a man-somc-
thing he will use constantly-but
seldom purchases himself.
soc. for swell .Ncckwsar-Squares.
Puffs. Tecks. lmperials and Eour-in-
hands-each one in separate box.
Tight-rolliAg Umbrellas - with
cases-SI 90.
Silk Suspendcrs. in separate
boxes, soc.
Bows Maclliutushes. SI.oS and
sos. Mems. S3.oS To $40.
Special lire OF Neclwear, all
shapes, 20c.
lS5E s al AN RIOS
G@Ro ~ ANo e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

In team work many surprises have oc-
CURED. The wonderful stride of the asso
material, was not expected. To date these
boWlers have lost but two games, and
there does not seem to be any present
prospect of a cessa ton of their good work.
The Columbus have also shown great
Improvement over their work of former
years. and with Stitt getting back into all
nf his old-time form, this team is quite
l'kely to cut good deal of figure before
the season closes.
1t is quite unexpected that the quarter
should close with the Golden Eagles in
their present position. Save Diemer all of
The players are old timers, and it is diff
cult to understand the poor scores made.
It is decidedly probable that they will
start with a rush shortly.
There may be improvements or falling
off in the work of the other clubs. but
here is nothing upon which TO base pre-
diction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

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ALLEGATIONS OF FRAUD.
Charges Made Against Gilbert b
TOyvles by His Brother.


TOwles by His Brother.
Two petitions have been filed in the Dis
trict branch of the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia by which it is sought
to have Henry c. Towles and his brother,
Gilbert b. Towles. declared bankrupts. OF
interest In connection with the actions in
bankruptcy was the placing on record late
yesterday afternoon on the law side of
the court of an affidavit In which Henry
C. Towles sets forth that Gilbert b. Towles
confessed to him that he raised thirteen
certain promissory notes. said to aggre-
gate neary 100000.
The petitions in voluntary bankruptcy
were filed by Samuel H. Walker, John OF
enstein, Julia Luehs and the National Cap
tia Bank of Washington. They are rep
resented by Attorneys o. B. Hallam II.
A Hcitmuller and Leon Tobriner. The pc
titioners declare that Henry o. Powles is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
SUDDEN DEATH.
Inmate of Soldiers Home Found Dead
This Morning.

David n. Gibuey, an inmate of Soldiers
Home. was found dead in bed in the Shari-
dan building about o'clock this morning
The deceased was ffty-nine years old
Some months ago he suffered a stroke of
paralysis Since that time he has had
heart trouble.
Although his death was sudden II was
not unexpected. The body will be inferred
in the cemetery connected with the Home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

Mary Jackson. colored, thirty years old.
was taken i'll last night near 7th street and
Florida avenue. She was removed to her
home. No. 2221 Cleveland avenue.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-29
He Could Get Another Wife.

A middle aged farmer Of Germa n
lineage suffered the worst Of mig up
with an Erie train on one of the east
Buffalo crossings, and in it his wife
and horse had been killed, his wagon
demolished, and he himself had re-
oeived a few bruises. For these In
juries and losses he had brought q
suit for about $4,000, lbut as it was q
toss up as to who was the negligent
party the Dutchman was perfectly
willing to settle instead of fighting for
his $40. 900 in the courts.
He appeared at the Office Of the
roads attorney and after considera-
BILE bargaining said he<would accept
$500 for his horse: 10 the attorney
this seemed a rather long price, so he.
asked the man what he wanted for
his wagon. The Dutchman said he
would take 300.
"No, that is impossible" responded
Mr.. Marcy. Why it would cost a for
tune to pay for your wife's death If
you value your horse and wagon so
highly! guess you'll have to con-
tinue the suit"
Zach, nein!' began the German
"schust listen to me once. see bier.
You git me swell hundert for nay horse,
|und a hundert und fifty fer de wagon
Enthusiastically fer der har-
ness, und I will call it square about the
wife | can get another wife, but the
horse und wagon, ach, dey would cost
much money!
Needless to say settlement was
soon reached which was highly agree
able to both parties.-Buffalo Times.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-29

In the fire company drill, the B. F.
Mentzer drill corps, of Marion, carried
away first prize, and the d. r. Kinley
corps of the same place, second. The
evolution and formations of this well
drilled and equipped organization won
hearty applause. The b. F. Mentzer
drill company are prize winners in any
company, and always attract and
please. The D. r. Kinley corps show
good form, and while their lustre is
rather dimmed by their brother organ.
ization, they received we'll merited an.
plause.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-29

A. L. Wood, of Union, Ia, built the
first two prize winning carts of Iowa
and Illinois for state belts. His carts
since then, have won numerous prizes
and the fastest time made at the pre-
sent tournament fell to one of his
make. Mr.. Wood has been regular
attendant of meets for the past eight
years. His name has appeared in the
list of judges at every meet. :
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-29

The constant and unremitting down.
pour of Wednesday night and Thurs
day morning had tendency to chill
the ardor of visitors as we'll as firemen
So much of the distilled, refined and
sterilized aqua pura was perceptible
that it was impossible to carry out the
program of the day. Thursday morn.
ing's soaker permeated most every
thing and everybody and those who
had gathered the moisture of the ele-
ments OF the outside, proceeded to
dampen the inside. The Respondent
ones whose feelings and expressions
were somewhat lurid-deeply, darkly
beautifully blue-embraeed the lull in
the festivities, and proceeded to see
the highways, byways and sidelights
of the city. The day was given over
to merriment, Publication and gen
eral good time. The mayors welcome
address was fulfilled to the letter
most everyone securing section of
the city.
While Erie street presented linen
collar appearance after hot days so
journ at the races, in the way of dilap-
idated and wilted decorations, it was
the principal place of interest, and the
large and good-natured crowd made
merry with anybody and everybody
with 'brellars, fans and mackintoshes
the fair sex and the sterner ones in.
.dulged their fancies as feelings dictst-
ed. The vender supplied their wants
with quickness and dispatch. Con.
gealed sweets and cooling dranghts
in assorted colors found ready sale.
The man with toy mouse amused
pleased and exchanged his novelty fol
the good hard coin. The spindle man
hung up valuable prizes in the shape
of gold watches and silver mounted
revolvers and those who were short on
watches found themselves shorter on
coin after parleying. He who sold the
solid gold badge for 10 cents found
business common to good with an up.
ward tendency and the vender who
proclaimed the merits of the magic
needle threader just passed'em out with
regular eclot. The large canvas con.
tanning the physiognomy of descend
ant of Ham was kept busy lodging
bass, balls. The marksmen proved to
be as bad spaniards, as Mr.. Coon re-
NAMED unscathed. The Australian
jewelry fa,ser was literally patronized.
His list of valuahles containing twen-
ty.seven useful and valuable articles,
all gold and warranted to keep in any
climate and stand any test.
A represent game" of chance was
operated here and there along the
street. You couldn't possibly lose
anything if you had money enough to
nav the assessment and as TIE assess
ment came as regular as minutes in
the hours investors were kept busy
purchasing more stock. Not noticing
any dividends being declared the sup
position is the treasury is we'll filled
and only awaits a lucky investor.
The large and luscious Georgia wa
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-29

termelon found a host of admirers and
those who know watermelon from a
represent game" got the worth of
J their money.
The Odebolt band in the evening, at
the City Hall, in the reviewing stand
dispensed sweet music to the crowded
thoroughfare. Their repertoire con-
tanned choice and selected music and
in execution they acquitted themselves
as skilled and finished musicians.
Several difficult selections from cele-
brated composers we're given and
brought forth applause and prolonged
encores.
Mobiles theatre band entertained
and delighted in numerous places,
playing light, catchy airs and all the
latest songs of the day were caught
up and hunmed with due regularity.
A couple of Marshaitow4 iremen
entertained and amused the sight
seers. Although not particularly ele-
waiting and soul enhancing the burle s.
que caused many prolonged and en-
longated smiies. Suffice to say the
moral bounds we're duly respected and
the participants as we'll as observers
were accordingly amused.
An unsuspecting and confiding soul
invested some negotiable paper to the
amount of $50 in an endeavor to quad
ripple the principal. The returns and
emoluments and the unearneG incre.
ment disappeared like a bubble of
soap. "Just as the sun went down.
the stranger strolled over to the depot
and made his exit eastward.
Like the preceding night several
high-minded and fiery intslleets re.
solved not to resolve, and decided dis
putes by Drawn and muscle. Nothing
serious, however, resulted and after
explanations as to show it happened"
lubricants of desired strength and
quality were forthcoming. =.
The pugilistic exhibition in. the old
Opera house failed to attract, and al,
though the men pushing it along adj
vertised it we'll the visitors were not
inclined to see the manly art portrayed
at so much per.see.
In the roundup last night thirty
two hobos were gathered up and stow
ed away from temptation In the city
bastile. What are you in forp' asked
the reporter. In for nothin'' Where
do you live?' I'm a traveller; goer-
around and sight-seer. Say, you man
wild de pencil, do you tink disis justis !?
1 haint done nothin' an I'm a.blank
sight better than those grafters, an
FOUNDERS, an speelers an sharks an
confidence men; de worst I've ever
done is to hold-up somebody fer q
han'-out; when its warm I'd rather
sleep out doors anyhow. I know dat
gang what's here. They'd steal an
rob a blind man. Dis United States is
goin' to de dogs an you can't get JUS
tice or nothin' else. See?" All had
trouble and some had troublesome
troubles, some being rather unkempt
and dilapidated and filthy. The lines