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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
CHANGES RECOMMENDED,
improvements to Main Entrance of
the Bftou Theater,


AS the result of a recent inspection of
the Bijou Theater, 9th street and Louisiana
avenue, the District Commissioners today
directed that as the building has two doors
on each side opening to balconies above
the street and giving probably sufficient
means of exit, the partitions be removed
and the doors widened, thereby greatly i'm
proving, in their opinion, the main en-
trance. This. they think Is probably as
much as can be required under existing
circumstances.
The building was inspected by Mr.. Snow
den Ashford, the assistant inspector of
buildings. The building regulations require
that the Hobbies adjoining each division of
an auditorium shall equal one-third of the
seating space. He estimated the area of
the seating space as 1880 square feet. The
feet in area; but Mr.. Ashford explained
that by measurement they appear to be
about 300 square feet less.
The theater is one of the oldest In the
city, it is stated, and 1t does not seem to
Mr.. Ashford practicable to increase the
lobby space in any way without a general
reconstruction of the building. The lessee,
he states, has agreed to remove the three
partitions and widen the south door lead
ing from the landing to the auditorium.
This change, thinks Mr. Ashford, would
open up the space back Of the seats and
improve the approaches to the exits and
stairways. He recommended that this ar
rangement be approved, as he did not feel
justified in requiring the rebuilding of the
theater or curtailment of the seating space.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
EPWORTH LEAGUE.
Meeting of Board of Control, WASH
ingtOn Organization.

A meeting of the board of control of the
Washington District Epworth League was
held last night in the parlors of Foundry
NJ. E. Church. Reports of an encouraging
nature were received from officers. The an
nual convention of the league will be held
in Indianapolis July 20 to %. There will
be quite a large attendance from this city.
The District league will have charge of
the opening meeting Of the Washington
Grove, August l. S. S. Culbertson, E. S.
La Fetra, J. R. Wright, jr., and Mrs. H. B.
Moulton were appointed a committee to ar
range for the same.
A telegram of greeting was sent to the
Washington Endeavorers at Detroit. The
temperance resort at Glymont was Endorsed
in a resolution. The resignation of Miss
Katie c. Frederick, treasurer, was accept
ed with regret. A vote of thanks for her
faithful and efficient services was rendered
her, and M. r. Speetman was chosen to
fill the uneXpired term.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
RESULT OF DISAGREEMENT,
Workman Demands His Pay, With
Threats Against Employer.

Up to Thursday last Julian ]. Smith had
been for some time past in the employ of
William H. Childs as a carpenter. Shortly
before noon that day, it is said, Childs sug-
gested to Smith that he pull out little"
on job of work he was doing at Saks'
This angered Smith. and, it is said, he
threw down his tools and demanded his
wages due. Childs told him to come to the
shop at noon, and he would pay him. Ac-
cording to the testimony, Smith replied that
if he was not paid at once he would take
it OUT of Mr. Childs A row was immed-
lately started, during which Smith struck
Chflds several blows, Childs also tried to
hit Smith, but was unable to do SO.
For the defense Mr.. J. c. Wilson said that
Mr.. Childs had been ''nagging'' Smith for
several days, ard had talked very roughly
TO the defendant before the alleged assault.
Smith said Childs cursed him, which led to
the trouble. He admitted saying that if
Childs did not pay him at once he would
take it out of him.
Judge Scott asked Smith If he did not
know 1t was wrong to make the threat he
had, and he answered YES" Several wit
nesses testified to the good character of the
defendant
In reviewing the evidence Judge Scott
said 1t was unfortunate that men belong
ing to such an honorable craft as that of
carpentry should get into a fight, "On ac-
count of the good character of the defend
ant, the court said, he would impose a fine
OF only 50. This was paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
Down With the Firecracker.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
1 am American by birth, descent and feel
ing. From babyhood the greatest glory ]
could fancy was the deeds Of our forefath-
ers during the war of the revolution, and
it was then celebrated / would gaze on
the stalwart fellows armed and uniformed
as worthy representatives of those I had
Seen in the pictures of Trenton, Saratoga
and Yorktown.
But since we commenced to use the pyro-
technic portion Of the Chinamans liturgy to
glorify the deeds of our ancestors, l look
on the approach of the Fourth of July with
feelings of apprehension and disgust. l toll
crate its slowly dragging hours and eX-
perience a feeling of relief when it is past
l think feelingly on the days Of the nation S
birth and take my Fourth Of July on the
9Th.
Let us end this practice of giving two
nights and one day to the explosion-loving
element in which one person furnishes him.
self with a heathenish enjoyment by in
ficting torture on nineteen others.
Ever bad enough, the advent of the
cannon cracker has simply made it unbear-
able for civilized people. If 1t cannot be
done in any other way let the sale and
manufacture of crackers be entirely sup
pressed. 1t is something which can be dis
pensed with. The pestiferous firecracker
must go. 8.
July 3, 1899.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
Cruelty to Children.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
Knowing you to be in favor of the pre-
vention of cruelty to children l invite your
attention to the indiscrimnate way in
which young children of both sexes are ex-
posed in the thinnest clothing and with bare
limbs, in chilly, damp and disagreeable
weather
AS a general thing, robust children are
benefited by air baths in hot weather, but
children of delicate health and predisposed
to lung complaints are sacrificed in large
numbers by needless exposure. Some par
ents have fixed rules about this matter to
which they subject all children regardless
of differences in constitution. Some have
a fixed day in the spring, say April l, for
taking their children out of wooden CLOTH
ing and putting them in the thinnest fabrics.
The child shiVers with the cold, complains
and begs to be allowed warmer clothing,
but the mother sacrifices it to the rule
In the recent severe changes of weather
l have witnessed a great deal of suffering
from this cause without being able to af-
ford any relief. 1t seems to me that timely
hints on this subject, from family physi-
clans to parents would save a great many
lives and prevent much suffering.
A LOVER OF CHILDREN.
July 5, 1899.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
GIANT FIRECRACkERS
Prohibition of Their Sale and Use in the
City Probable.
Commissioners Wight's Proposed Rec.
Danger of Such Explosives.

If his associates approve a recommended
ton which District Commissioner Wight
will make, the police authorities will be
Instructed to hereafter prevent not only the
firing off of giant firecrackers in the streets
Of the city, but also their sale. Mr., Wight
is of the opinion that these explosives are
not only very dangerous to those engaged
in firing them. but also to others. He Is
also of the opinion that they amount more
to form of torture than to an exhibition
of patriotism, and for these reasons he has
determined to recommend to his associates
that the police department be instructed to
hereafter prohibit the sale and use of such
explosives
Il have, of course" explained Mr.. Wight
to Star reporter today, mo desire to re-
strict a proper exhibition of patriotism in
the shape of fireworks. but 1 do believe
that these giant firecrackers are both dam
gerous and nerve-destroying. Not only
here, but throughout the country, very
many persons especially children were in
jured some very seriously, by the use of
these large crackers on the Fourth, and the
noise they occasioned has resulted in many
complaints. The explosion of such fire
works is also very disastrous to the sick
and to invalids and because of all these
matters, l feel that the Commissioners
should not only prohibit the sale of them,
but also tnelr use IN the city. therefore, L
shall recommend such action
One of the complaints received by the
Commissioners was from a resident of the
northwestern section of the city, and read
as follows:
rs there no way of decreasing this fright
full nuisance of fireworks on July i? Those
giant frecrackers have plainly demon
strated the fact that they are dangerous
from TIE numerous and serious accidents of
yesterday. For two nights l las well as
the rest of the city) slept scarcely any, and
today am almost sick. If it made me.
healthy person, sick, what torture all that
noise must have been to the actually sick
of this city, Some children living opposite
me set fire some of those giant fire
crackers and threw them over on our side
TO explode. This occurred about dusk, when
l was just lying down trying to rest. The
was so obscured by smoke that l sprang
out of bed. fearing my house was on fire.
Such things are maddening, as they go on
for twentyfour or thirJy-siX hours. VEN
ture to say that not one out of a hundred
who fire off these explosives can tell you
what is being celebrated. If our people
cannot be educated up to q more sensible
way of celebration, then let law take
hand and have reason. 1t seems a poor
way to celebrate a great day, to make peo-
pie miserable generally, MAIN so many and
spend so much money foolishIy. Little
girls take part in these rough demonstra-
lions. AT least the dangerous giant fire.
cracker and those dangerous cannons
should be forbidden positively"
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THEFT OF A SCARF PIN.
Attorney Kicks Uses Language Which
Court Objects To-

william H. Thomas was today before
Judge Scott on the charge of stealing a
scarf pin, valued at $40, from Henry c.
Dean yesterday. Thomas admitted taking
the pin, but claimed that he had no inten-
ton OF stealing it. He asserted that he and
Dean were drinking together, and that thew
are friends.
Thomas vas represented by Lawyer
Kicks, who appealed to the court not to
brand the young man as thief
Judge Scott was not pleased with coun-
sells remark, and said:
II L thought l sat here to brand any
one WouI resign my place on the bench
tomorrow The court does not brand any
one but simply enforces the law. People
who violate the law brand themselves"
Mr.. Kicks disclaimed that he was not in
tenttonally disrespecful to the court, and
admitted that it would have been better for
him TO have used some other phrase in ask
ing for the acquittal of his client
The court rejoined that he hoped the
word brand" in referring to the court
would not be again used by any lawyer
practicing before him.
The accused man was fined $40.
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MATTER OF CARRIAGE.
commissioners Invite Suggestions as
to Methods of DisnnsaI

Inc existing contract for the removal Of
garbage expires July l. 1900, and if a new
contract is entered into by the District
commissioners the award will probably be
made several months previous to that
GATE. Meantime, the Commissioners will
conduct an investigation for the purpose Of
ascertaining the most satisfactory manner
OF coilectlng and disposing of garbage af-
ter the expiration of the present contract.
any suggestions which persons may de-
sire to make to them in the matter will be
gladly received and will be given due CON
sideration.
At present the garbage is collected bv the
contractor and either burned or shipped
down the river to a point in MARYLAND
where 1t is ploughed into the ground Dur
ing the winter, when the river is closed to
navigation, the garbage is burned in a
crematory belonging to the contractor be-
Ing shipped away only during those months
when the river is open Commissioner
Wight. who has immediate charge of the
matter, proposes to investigate the ques-
ton between this time and the meeting of
Congress, with the hope that the Commits
sioners may be able to present to that
body such a report as will secure to them
authority to make the work of collecting
and disposing of garbage a municipal one
That is, Mr. Wight is of the opinion that
the work cannot only be performed more
satisfactorily, but also more economically
by the District than by a private party
In their investigation of the manner of
collecting and dsposing of garbage the
Commissioners will also consider the ad-
visibility of the collection and disposition
by the District of other refuse such as
ashes and night soil If the Commission
ers discover that it would be for the best
interests of all concerned to make a mu-
nicipal matter of the collection and dis
poSal of this refuse, as well as that of
garbage they will recommend to Congress
at the coming session that they be au-
thorized and provided with sufficient funds
wit h Ifoh 20 nal fhn -nrly NJ
Wight Is inclined to believe that the col
lection and disposition of refuse of every
kind could be placed on nearly. if not a
wholly. paying basis, and he hopes that
the Commissioners, by the investigation of
the subject, will be enabled to demon
Strate to Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
SOUTHERN RAILWAY,

Schedule in effect May z 1899
All trains arrive at and leave from Penosvlvanis
sol A.M.-Daily.- for panvine. Charlotte
| and way stations Connects at Manassas for strss-
burg and HarrisonbuTg daily aud at LyncbbGrc
with the Norfolk and Western daily and with o.
ana ~ hh for Natural Bridge daily, aud Lexing-
Ills AN. : Daily = THE UNITED STATES
FAST MAIL. Pullman Sleepers, New York aud
Washington to Jacksonville uniting at Salisbury
with sleeper for Asheville and Hot Springs y G.
at Charlotte with Sleeper for Augusta Sieener
New York TO New Orleans uniting at Charlotte
train Washington to New Orleans without change
Dining Car service. Sunset Personally Conducted
Tourists Excursion Sleeper this train every
Tuesday and Friday to San Francisco without
4:01 PM.-Local for Front Royal strasburg and
4:30 P.M.-LocaI for Charlottesville daily
800 L. M.-Daily.-NEW YORK AND FIORrnA
EXPRESS, carries Pullman Buffet. Sleeping cars
New York and Washington TO Tampa. via Savan-
nah and Jacksonville, and to Augusta via Column
$40 P.M.--Daily W AsHINGToN AND CHAT
TANOOGA LIMITED VIA LYNCHBURG, with
sleepers New York and Washington to Memphis
Observation Car between Rsdford va. aud Alfalfa
Ala, serving all meals.
WESTERN yBSTfBULED LIMITED. compysed %, Of
Pullman Vesti6uled SleeRsrs Dining Cars and Day
Via Asheviiie Knoxville and chatianooga; New
York to Memphis via birmingham: New York to
.ervstion Car New York and washingpon 'f to At
lanta- Vestibuled Day Coach Washington TO At
lanta- Southern Railway Dining Car Greensboro
to Montgomery.
SION leave Washington 9.01 am daily and 100
pm, 4:45 pm. daily. except Sunday and e:25 pm
Sundays only for Round Hill; 4:85 pm daily. eI-
cept Sunday. for Leesburg. and 6:25 pm daily for
Herndon. Returning, arrive at Washington 500
am. and $40 Pm. daily, and 2;45 pm. daily, eI.
cept Sunday, from Round Hill 7:06 am daily,
except Sunday, from Hendon, and s:34 a m. daily,
except Sunday, from Leesburg.
Through trains from the south arrive at WASH
ington 6:42 an, 1:40 am. and 2:20 pm and 9:O5
p m. daily; Harrisonburg. u 90 daily except
Sundey. and sos pm. dally and $50 am. daily
from Charlottesville
formation furnished, and baggage called for and
checked from Hotels and Residences by Union
Transfer Company. orders left at Ticket Oeiccs
T05 Fifteenth st NV, 81 Pennsylvania Avenue
NV. and at Pennsylvania Passenger Station
Telephone call 144l for Pei nsylvania Railroad Cab
service.
FRANK s. CANNON. Sd Vice PRIEST Gen MGR
J. NJ CULP. Traffic Manager.
W. A. TURK. General Passenger Agent
/. g. BROWN. General Agent. tes
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AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Changes In Police Duties and New As
sfgnments.

The changes made in the police force OF
Georgetown, heretofore anticipated in The
star, are as follows: The post duty at 22d
ana M streets has been abolished. The
patrol force at Tenleytown has been de-
creased, and a force created at Cleveland
Park. Another post has been recreated at
18th street and Prospect avenue, while a
change has BEEN made in the personnel of
the force at the sAqueduct bridge. The
mounted county force has been augmented
by the transfer Of one man, Policeman Au-
gust Hess, while the beats of the mep on
duty in Georgetown proper have been
changed.
The post duty and the men assigned are
as follows: Aqueduct bridge, Policemen J.
J. Smith and G. w. Edwards. who was
formerly stationed at SD and NJ streets;
Cleveland Park, Policeman G. T. McGlue,
transferred from the third precinct, and j.
W. Bailey, formerly at 32d and M streets;
Ienleytown, Policemen ]. s. Bergman and
E.. G. Blake, the latter having been form
erly stationed at the Aqueduct bridge:
Geological Park Policeman John Sullivan;
36th street and Prospect avenue, Policeman
j. w. Haney The details from the seventh
precinct are: White House, Sergt. J. A. VIII
liams and Policemen E. W. Brown and w.
H. Harrison: Commissioners office, Police
men Harry Volkman and ]. T. Robey.
Policeman Sullivan was taken from the
patrol force Of Georgetown, while Police
man Haney was at one time stationed at
the Aqueduct bridge.
Policemen Howard Short and Anthony
Fennelly are off duty on the sick list
Several good specimens of the bug which
scientists have declared to be the melano-
lestes picipes are owned in Georgetown. DR..
A. B. Shekell of 32d street has one bug, a
full description of which was published In
The Star some days ago. Policeman Corn
we'll has perfect specimen, which was
caught by a colored man residing on the
Canal road, who had been bitten by the
insect.
George Johnson, aged twenty, a colored
laborer, was severely injured yesterday
while at work on the Great Falls electric
railroad. The man with several others was
employed on trestle, and a heavy piece
of timber fell, striking Johnson on the ankle
and severely injuring him. He was brought
to Georgetown and taken to the George
town University Hospital for treatment
Louis Hood, white man, aged about
thrty-two years, was found on the street
yesterday evening by Policemen Steinbraker
and Backenhefmer, with a bad cut on the
head. He was taken to the Georgetown
Hospital. Hood became involved in an al
tercation with a saloon keeper on SD street,
so it is said, and was struck over the head
with beer spigot The lights of the place
were turned out, and for while there was
considerable excitement in the neighbor-
hood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
DISORDERLY CONDUCT,
Offenders Who Passed in Review Be-
fore the Judge.

John Smith today in the Police Court
pleaded guilty of disorderly conduct on the
TenleytoWn road.
rs it an ordinary case?" Judge Kimball
inquired of the officer
Yes, SIR was the reply
Five dollars fine, with the alternative of
fifteen days in the workhouse was the pen
atty imposed by the court.
George Washington was arraigned on a
similar charge, the alleged offense having
been committed last December. Washing
ton said he was innocent but the testi-
mony was against him. and he was sent
down for fifteen days. The delay in making
the arrest was caused by Washingtons alb
sence from the city.
Cora Lane was also before the court for
disorderly conduct. She pleaded guilty.
Officer Lintler told Judge Kimball that the
girl had intended to go to Maryland today,
and he thought if her personal bonds were
taken Cora would not give any trouble in
the future. The court asked Cora if she
would go away at once, and upon receiving
an affirmative reply discharged her from
custody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
RAILROADS.
BALTIMORE AND ONO RAILROAD.

BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD. :.
-, Schedule in effect June IL. 1859.
Leave Washington fFum station OF New
For Cb,c.ssSe Ise3 Soepae ana y, ,,,,.s
trslns lo;SS an. 500 pm. daily. -
ntfSs Slnelnhst 81 Louis aud Indianapolis, Ex-
H uss, i9:SS an Nestoued Limited. $40 pm.
For fittsburg and Cleveland. 1895 an. and $50
For Columbus. Toledo and Detroit. l2.o5 night.
por nihshester and way stations. 1880. l0:5o
ToE L1ra VS. s;4 On ;. IN. daily.
,!Ss S4aliL d week days, x2:3s. 500. $50.
15io 1880 AS aS:2o $50 $50 $50 $50
.IS $500 $50 S9So ans sa1 IissS go lib I
100 S;Sa 4:3s. x6:oo, x5:iO $50 $500 IiO:OO.
$50 For Annapolis, 7:lo an; 1918 and $3.50 pm.
sundays, $50 Am; Abs pm.
For Frederick, week days 300 a m. 1888 4:SO.
eiSo p m. sundays. $500 am. i:Io pm.
For R SSs snS Tl0:So am. and S:5o pm
20 $50. 1905 pm. Sundays e:6o am. I:l5.
:. For Gaithersburs and way points. week days,
e'oo Am. l2;50, 800, 4:SS. b:S5, I:05. IL rs
pm Sundays. 300 am, las. ass. 5:US. 1918
For Washington junction and way points. 300
. ~ 80, oiSo pm. week days; 300 an. l:lS
8 For Bay Ridge. week days. $50 am. $50 pm.
RoYAL Blue LIE
Al trains Illuminated with PIntsch light.
and the east. week days, :ob. $50 1000 a.Is,
i2;95, lbs pm. Dining Carr, $500 Royal Lin.
o:Oo dining Carr, 500, l1:5O and 2.S5 night;
lsleeplng Car open at lO:0O o'clock. sundays,
I:uo BOO am, 1896 noun l:l5 Dining Car $500,
eaVo dining Cara 500. Ii 80 (Sleeping Car open ID
o'clock and 2:35 night.
Parlor Cam on all day trains.
For Atlantic City. 1000 am, 1908 noon, and
days. ~' 49,
For Cape May, 1905 noon.
Except Sunday. 1Fxpress trains
Baggage called for and checked from boteIs and
residences by Union Transfer Co on orders left 40
Icket Offices 6lg Pennsylvania avenue n W, New
York avenue and 18th street, and At Depot
+. II. UNDERWOOD n II MARTIN
I'd Vice Pres. and Gen. Mgr Mgr Pass Traffic.
jel7
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THEFT OF A DIAMOND.
Colored Girl Stole Jewel and Sold 1t
for 20 Cents

Anna May zeney. small colored girl,
aged twelve years, today in the Police
Court pleaded guilty of the larceny of a
diamond ring. valued in the information at
s34, but which was really, it IS said, worth
great deal more money. The Jewel was
stolen from Mrs. Tella Duncan of the Port
ner fats. Mrs. Duncan spoke very kindly
OF the child, and by request of Mr. Peril
w. Frisby and consent of Prosecuting At
torney Laskey Judge Scott committed her
to the temporary care of the board Of chill
drens guardians.
George. Luper and Jennie Luper, who, 1t
Is alleged, bought the ring from the ac-
cused girl for 20 cents, were arraigned on
the charge of receiving stolen goods know
ing them to be stolen. Mr.. Meyer Levin,
who represented the Lupers, asked that
Mrs Luper, who appeared in court with a
baby in her arms. be released on personal
bonds, which was granted. Luper was held
In $3oO bail to await the action of the grand
jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06

Steamer s. ]. Pentz for River View at 10
I'm. 2:1j and Gas pm
Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshait
Hall at 10 am, 2:3O and $50 pm. Indian
Head. $50 pm.
Steamer Newport News for Fortress Mon
roe and Norfolk at $50 I'm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon at IL m. and 2:3O p.m-
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont anu
intermediate points at $50 am.
Trains leave 49, street and Pennsylvania
avenue hourly for Arlington from a. m 10
pm. and for Mount Vernon hourly from
10 an to pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from am.
TO IL pm. and every hour for Falls Church
from { an to u pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06

PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
STATION CORNER OF SMITH AND Il STREETS
100 An WEEK DAYS. PITTSBC re- EMPRESS.
burg