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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-06
DIR. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
But IF YOU HAVE KIDNEY OR BLADDER
TROUBLE IT WILL BE FOUND JUST
THE REMEDY YOU NEED.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, discourages
and lessons ambition; beauty, vigOr and cheerful
disappear when the kidneys are out of
order diseased.
Kidney trouble has become prevalent that 1t
is not uncommon for child to be born afflicted
with weak kidneys. II the child urinates too
often, If the urine scalds the flesh, if, when
the child reaches age when 1t should be able
to control the passage. and is yet afflicted with
bedwetting, depend upon 1t. the CAUSE of the
difficulty is kidney trouble and the first step
should be toward the treatment of these important
organs. This unpleasant trouble is due to dis
eased condition Of the kidneys and bladder and
not to habit, as most people suppose.
So find that women well as men are made
miserable with kidney and bladder trouble, and
both need the same remedy. The mild and the Inn.
mediate effect of Swamp Root is soon realized II
is sold by druggists, In ifty-cent and one-dollar
sizes. You may have a sample bottle by mail.
free, also pamphlet telling all about it, Including
many of the thousands Of testimonial letters re-
ceved from sufferers cured. In writing DIR. Kill
mer & Co., Binghamton. N. Y, mention The Wash.
ington Evening Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-06
ANACOSTIA HAPPENINGS.
Meeting OF Rechabites Real Estate
Deais-Otker News.


Deais-Otker News.
Anacostia Tent No. 1885, Independent Or
der of Rechabites, met last evening in
Haines' Hall, on Harrison street. and
among other business discussed the hold
ing of future public temperance meetings.
1t was reported that the owners of the
mission rooms on K street southeast had
consented to allow the tent the use of the
rooms for public meeting at any time.
The matter Of holding a meeting in Ma
sonic Hall, Anacostia, was considered. A
committee was instructed to report on the
question later. Remarks were made by j.
W. Kali of Union Tent, George w. Shoe
maker, George w. Rue, c. E. Bladen and
Isaac M. Baker of Anacostia Tent.
Jordan & Richardson have sold to Mrs.
Laura Frost of the Morris road two lots
and a two-story frame house in Buena
Vista. on the Morris road. the consideration
not being given. The same firm has sold
to Geo. W. Miller one acre of ground and
frame house on Wade street. Barry
Farm, for $500
Mr. Joseph Waller of Congress Heights
discovered this morning that his name had
been forged to an order on an Anacostia
merchant by an unknown colored man the
other day, who secured hand saw valued
at 81 and an ak worth % cents thereon from
the merchants store. Mr. Wahler knew
nothing of the transaction until this MORN
ing, when he called at the store. The store
people think they can identify the colored
man.
While Mr.. r. p. Cook was driving to mis-
home near Bellevue with his wife and
young child last evening the horse attach
ed to his carriage became frightened at an
electric car at Congress Heights and ran
between a trolley pole and board fence.
breaking some parts of the conveyance,
but injuring no one. Mr.. Cook secured an
other carriage to drive hcme in.
Master Oscar Osterman of Maple avenue
leaves today for st. Charles College, near
Baltimore. where he is to take school
course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-06
PAYS TWO FINES,
Five Dollars for DisOrderly Conduct,
the Same for Contempt.


the Same for Contempt.
Charles Harris, who was arrested late
last night by Officers O'Dea and Ready on
the charge of disorderly conduct, was to-
day fined s. by Judge Kimball for that of
Tense and S. additional for contempt Of
court, he having during the progress Of
the trial referred to Officer O'Dea as
pimp
Mr.. Thomas L. Jones' who defended Har-
ris. vigorously attacked the credibilty Of
the two officers and in the course of his
remarks said the report had gained cir
culation that all that was needed to con-
vict colored man in the Police Court
was for two police officers to swear against
him.
Prosecutor Pugh replied that such re-
port as that referred to by Mr.. Jones origi-
mated in the mind of the man who spoke it.
Judge Kimbal said there was no ground
for any such statement had been men,
toned, and he wanted 1t understood that
he would execute the laws with fairness
to all, regardless of any rumors the re-
marks of counsel.
The fines were not paid, and Harris went
down for thirty days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-06
INJURIES PROVE FATAL.
Charles SieEert Succumbs to Wounds
Inflicted by Tiger.

Inflicted by Tiger.
When the Wallace circus forlded its tents
and moved out of Washington early this
morning there was left behind victim of
the great Bengal tiger carried by the
show Charles Siegert, the hostler, who
was bitten so fercely late Monday night,
died at the Emergency Hospital at 1
o'clock this morning The claws and teeth
of the king of the jungle tore deeply into
the flesh and muste of Siegert's right leg
below the knee AT the hospital an effort
was made to save the limb, and the wounds
were properly stitched and dressed. Yes
terday, however. the patient grew worse,
and it was finally decided that amputation
would have to be resorted to. The opera
ton was concluded shortly after o'clock
last night. Amputation was made neces-
sary account of the impossibility of Sc
curing adequate circulation in the lower
limb. from which large amount of flesh
was missing.
siegert's death was undoubtedly due to
shock. Weakened by the loss of blood he
was in condition to stand the fearful
strain upon his nerves, and after a bold
fight for life, he succumbed. 1t will be re-
membered that he made his bed Monday
night upon the roof OF the Bengal tigers
cage. In some manner his right leg swung
over the edge and dangled in front of the
iron bars. Quick as a flash the beast
clutched the limb with its claws, and, pull
ing it between two of the standards, sank
its fangs deep into the flesh. Siegerts
cries aroused the entire circus, but it was
fully ten minutes before he was rescued
from the position into which he was
thrown by the pressure upon his leg. The
dead man was twenty-one years of age,
and lived in Tolleston, Ind. He joined the
circus eleven weeks ago, and was by trade
a butcher. 1t is said he was the support of
a widowed mother.
An effort will be made by the police au-
thorities to communicate with some rela-
tves of the deceased, who said to live
in Tolston, Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-06
BATHING BEACH CONTESTS.
The Events to Take Place Saturday
Afternoon Next.

Afternoon Next.
The series of swimming and diving con-
tests which annually marks the close of the
District bathing beach will be held at the
beach next Saturday afternoon. and the
committee having the matter in charge has
decided that the entries in the various
events shall close at $50 pm, Friday, the
Sth instant. An entrance fee of % cents
must accompany each entry, and no one
will be allowed to start in any of the con-
tests unless such conditions are observed.
Entries must also be filed with Miss Hill
yard the clerk of the bathing beach.
A gold medal will be awarded as first
prize in every event, and the committee
expects to be able to provide a second prize
in about every contest.
The various events and the order in which
they will occur are as follows:
First event-Swimming race for youths
under fourteen years; fifty yards. First
prize, gold medal; second prize, silver
medal. Donated by R. Harris & Co., jewel
ers.
Second event-One-hundred-y race;
open to all First prize, gold medal. Do
mated by the Washington Sentinel, and
which must De won two consecutive years
to go to the winner; second prize, donated
from the stock of M. A. Tappan G. Co.,
sporting goods.
Ihlrd Notwithstanding race, for youths
under sixteen years, of seventy-five yards
First prize, gold medal; second prize pair
of boots. Donated by r. Berberich.
Fourth event-Handicap race of 440 yards;
open to all contestants. First prize, gold
medal. Donated by w. Behrens & Sons,
bakers; second prize, the Hall silver medal.
Fifth event-Race of sixty yards; contest
ants to be attired in outer clothing and
shoes. First prize, gold medal Donated
by +. c. Behrens & Co.; second prize bath
ing suit. Donated by Joseph Auerbach
Sixth notwithstanding contest; weight
ed wooden dummy to be used; contestants
to dive for this at distance of fifty feet
from the float. First prize, gold medal.
Donated by w. X. Stevens.
Seventh event-Divng and long swim I'M
der water. First prize. gold medal, donated
by Castelberg. the jeweler.
Eighth event-Open for all; 250-yard race:
for the Walsh gold medal at present held
by Philip Tindan.
Ninth event-Plain, fancy and high div
ing. for gold medal
Tenth event-100-yard race for members
of the police and fire departments. First
prize, gold medal. Donated by The Even
ing Star.
Eleventh event-Consoation race of 100
yards; open to losers in all other events.
First prize, gold medal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-06
Policeman Strikes "a Detective.

Complaint has been made to Major Syl-
vester. superintendent of police, that Mon
day night Policeman STANCE struck Detec-
tive Robert Hewlett with his club. The
blow landed over the left eye, the effect of
which was to severely injure the detective
The authorities are somewhat reticent
concerning the affair, but tits stated that
the detective was pursuing "a man in an
alley in the rear of Pennsylvania avenue
between ~ and 9th streets northwest when
he met STANCE. The latter ordered Hewlett
to stop, and when he did not STANCE is said
to have struck Hewlett with. such force as
to knock him down, and he twas rendered
unconscious. He was picked up and sent to
the emergency Hospital, where it was
iound necessary to take several stitches
in the wound.
After having his injuries dressed Hewlett
reported the matter at headquarters 1t is
thought he will not be able to return to
duty for several days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-06
struction of the stand at the east front Of
the Capitol in a few days.
Dewey Day Dots.

Secretary Gage has requested that Treas
urer Ellis H. Roberts be requested to act in
his place on the Admiral Dewey reception
committee because of the fact that the Sec
rotary will be absent on his vacation and
will be unable to serve with the gentlemen
who will go to New York to escort the ad-
miral to Washington Mr.. A. r. Spofford,
ex-librarian of Congress, has offered to pre-
pare for the committee short histories of
previous receptions which have been given
to distinguished guests of the nations cap
ital.
The subcommittee of the finance commit
tee selected to canvass for the reception
fund among the coal and lumber dealers
met yesterday, with the chairman, Maj H.
l.. Biscoe, presiding and mapped out plan
of action.
The finance committee will meet at the
Ames building at 4:15 o'clock this after
noon.
The subcommittee on hotels and board
ing houses of Mr. Greenlees' committee on
public comfort and order will meet at the
Ames building at 1870 o'clock tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-06
BUILDING OPERATIONS.
Report of District Inspector for tn
Month of August


Mr.. John B. Brady, the inspector of
buildings, has submitted the following re-
port for the month of August, 1899, of the
building operations in the District of CO.
lumba, permits having been issued for the
number and character and value of build
ings stated below:
Brick dwellings, ~. sl32. 500 frame dwell
ings, 20, $4,000; brick repairs. Ga, $780, 731
frame repairs, A, $3.50; store and dwell
ings. =. $500; stores, 6. s10,325; apartments,
I, 1900; church, 1, s., 500; engine and boil
ers, g. $500; workshop, 1. 5000; green
house, l, 500; grand stand, l, $50; manure
pit, l, $50; Office, frame, 1, $50; sheds, brick,
), $50; sheds, frame, "a, s., 1850; total,
221; value. S47097S.50.
The following summary shows the dis
tribution of improvements in the different
sections of the city, and the value of the
same:
Buildings. northwest, 500, 400; county,
$37 1850; southwest, 1890; northeast, $23,-
400; southeast, $21,2I3; total, $27i,!15.
Repairs-Northwest, S1S2,6f2.Jo; county,
$685.; southwest. $3.50; northeast, Sl,635;
southeast, $1,254; total, $126073.5o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-06
Hearing Postponed.

The hearing of the case of Wilson Gill
more, Guy Lowen and VIM. Jackson, all
colored, who were arrested yesterday after
noon by Policemen Barnes and Ready on
the charge of assaulting Benjamin Jack
son. also colored, with intent to KILL was
today continued Indefinitely by Prosecutor
Mullowny.
The affair took place Monday last. Jack
sons condition is much more serious, it
is stated, than was at first supposed, as
his skull was fractured. He is being cared
for at the Homeopathic Hospital.
The particulars of the ARRAY were print
ed in The Star of yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-06
WARM TONIGHT AND THURSDAY.
Generally Fair Weather Indicated,
With Variable Winds.


With Variable Winds.
Forecast till p m. Thursday: For the
District of Columbia. Delaware, Maryland
and Virginia. generally fair, continued
warm tonight and Thursday; variable
winds
Weather conditions and general forecast
High pressure in the southeast and gen.
eral low pressure in the west and north
west have caused warm wave of decided
character and extent. which on Tuesday
covered the entire country, except New
west.
Temperatures. the highest on record for
the time of year. were reported from many
places in the central west.
This morning a marked high area covers
the lake regions, and has caused moder-
alton of 10 or II degrees in that section.
There have been local showers and thun-
der storms from the lake regions eastward
and also in the extreme south; elsewhere
the weather has been fair.
Fair weather is indicated tonight and
Thursday from Texas and the gulf states
rortheastward, except local thunder storms
Thursday in portions of the extreme south.
Warm weather will continue generally on
Thursday, except in New England.
Fresh north to east winds will prevail
or the north Atlantic coast, and variable
winds on the south coast
The following heavy precipitation lin
lliches) has been reported during the past
twentyfour hours: Parry sound. 1.32; Fort
Gibson, Miss, LIS.
Records for Twenty-FOur Hours.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twenty-four hours beginning
at pm. yesterday:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 5, pm, 50;
pm. 49, II midnight, 20.
September g. am, II; 8 am, so; II
noon, so; pm, o..
Maximum, "a, at pm, September 6;
minimum. 69, at q m, September &.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ,, pm, 1901;
pm. 5000 - midnight, $3.50
September 6, 4 In. G99S; 8 am, 1902;
noon, 5000; 2 pm, 1900
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at
s am: Great Falls, temperature 3d. con-
dition, H. receiving reservoir temperature,
50: condition at north connection, q; con-
dition at south connection 20; distributing
reservoir temperature 70; condition at in
fluent gate house, 80; effluent gate house,
%
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide 2:49 am. and 3:O1 pm.
high tide. $3.50 am and S:5S pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 3:24 IN. and 3:34
pm; high tide, OH am. and 1874 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises. 5:32 am. sun sets, 6:25
pm.
Moon sets. GA pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 5:33 am.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by I pm; extin-
gushing begun at 4:4:5 am. The lighting
is begun one hour before the time named.
Arc lamps lighted at 6:45 pm; eXtin-
guished at Ass am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-06

Thu lawn fete being held on the grounds
Of St. Anthonys Church, Brookland is
proving quite successful. The attendance
both Monday and last night was large
and II Is expected that IL will be ever
greater tonight. All the booths are hand
somely decorated and the ladies in charge
nave done big business For the young
peopi'. there Is dancing and excellent music
furnished Father Hannah is quite con.
hdent that a good sum will he realized
which VIII go toward liquidating the debt
on thc cnurch building. The fete will con-
time tonight and tomorrow night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-06
Temporary Home for Soldiers.

Inc annual report Of Mrs. Israel W.
stone, treasurer of the Temporary Home
for ex-union Soldiers and Sailors, 305 Mis-
souri, avenue submitted to Mr. Herbert
w. Lewis. District superintendent of char
tiles, states the receipts of the institution
for the fiscal year ended June 80, 1899. to
nave been an appropriation by Congress
OF $1,000. The expenditures amounted to
the same sum. The assets of the home
are stated to be $1,000, with no liabilities.
An appropriation by Congress of $500 is
asked for the support of the institution
during the coming fiscal year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-06
Loses His Position.

c. +. Auffort, who was, upon the recon-
mendation of Chief Paris. appointed the
31st of last month a private in the fire de-
partment by the District Commissioners,
has been removed. The removal was made
by the Commissioners also upon the recon-
mendation of the chief of the department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-06
commencement Exereises.

1t is announced that the teachers and
pupils of the Park kindergarten Training
Glass will -lsave their commencement exer-
cises at Fifteenth Street Presbyterian
Church this evening at o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-06

Ask for Dents Toothacie Gum. original and only
genuine. All druggists. Is cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-06

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Brcmo Quinle Tablets All
druggists refund tne money II II fails to cure
T. w. GfoSes signature II on each box. 2Cc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-06

The entries for tomorrow's races are as
follows:
First lace-Southern Maryland; trot; two
in three; purse, $3.50. Happy Eta. ]. NJ. B.,
Cyciops, jr.: William c., and Anxious.
Second race-2s45 trot; purse, 500. De-
clared Off
Third race-Running; half-mile heats;
two in three; purse, $780, Wythe, Fisher
or Burage. Gamplan, Limeburne. Bessie
Abbott, Dorah Lamar, Tritonia, Doctor
Lynch, or Galmer Ben Boy, Lucette Leon
1das or Huntsman or Royal Rover.
Fourth race-Running; three-quarters Of
mile dash; purse. 500. Whfppany, Pass
pert, War Song, The Tory, Watchman,
Gabrille. Goede Bell or Vincent s., Carrie,
Mills, Jingle Bell, Tankard, Cuba, Love-
born Arian, Leonidas, Huntsman, or
Royal Rover.
Fifth race-Steeplechase: purse, s125.
Rifier, Riches Lost Chord, Waterman,
Bowery Queen, F1oraling, Once More, Len
cocyte and Nantucket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-06

Phoebus coming in third. Time. 5.311k
F'loraline refused to jump at second hurdle.
The jockey riding Keiser was thrown and
seriously hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-06
MIR. Adee Designated.

Secretary john Hay today wrote to Vice
Chairman Cox acknowledging the recent
of the invitation to either go himself or
designate some officer of the State Denart-
nient to go to New York for the purpose of
meeting Admiral Dewey and escortinp him
to Washington.
Il regret" writes Secretary Hay, that It
Will not be in my power to have the pleas
ure OF joining you, but l hereby designate
the Honorable a. A. Adee, second assistant
secretary of state, who will represent the
department on that occasion"
Additional subscriptions were received to-
DAY by Secretary and Acting Treasurer Van
Wlckle, as follows: N l.. Burchell $40: w
A. TURK, SIS; l.. G. Hine, s2j; j. j. Darling
ton. $40.
The following additional subscriptions to
assist in paying expenses of reception to
Admiral Dewey have been received at the
office of The Evening Star:
Heretofore acknowledged. s51 10
L. V. Powderly. 10 On
a -. LioeHiaiS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. GO
totdi.-...-... .$1S so
Mr. Guy Adams of the Chesapeake Beach
railway has been added to the committee on
transportation.
Mr.. Appleton P. Clark will begin the con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-06

ERNEST P WILSON OF GREENWOOD PARK
announces that he is not the Ernest P Wilson
for whom a marriage license was procured Sat
urda last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPIRIT AIISM- F.. II. FERGUSON WILL
hold circle TOMORROW tTHTRSDAit. pm
at iu2 A st Interviews daily Mt 243 l.fh
st. II
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-31
One Way to Settle 1t.

WI litical parties will take on the
bcgnning-of -the-20tl1- century
issue is still somewhat uncertain. The
party that pronounces in favor of jan
uary /, 1900, will be accused by its OPP
ponents of being too previous. On the
other hand, the platform that puts the
day off until January /. 1901, will be
declared behind the times. The times
some newspapers are having about this
matter are the times that try not only
mems souls, but their patience and
their intellects. Let us make a politi-
cal issue Of it and fight it out at the
polls. The majority rules in this coun-
try and the establishment of the be-
ginning of the Goth century by ma
jority vote ought to be satisfactory to
every loyal American. A Chicago aid
erman the other day proposed that the
Chicago city council appoint a COM
mittee to fix the date once for all. But
that would simply be another case of
the three tailors of Tooley street who
issued a proclamation beginning, 1--WE.
the people Of England" Mo- No Chi
cago city council committee can settle
so momentous a question for the entire
American people. Give us all whack
at It,
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-31

but he has title, lineage and influential
connections.
From the beginning of the Boer war,
England's lack of competent general
ship has been apparent. The British
have not fought white men in long
Beers as against the savages of Africa,
without scouts and with a fine con-
tempt of generalship on the part of the
enemy. The reports show this, in their
tales of surprises" of unexpected en-
counters" and strategic points occupied
which the invader thought to gain
without resistance.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-31
EngIand's Incompetent Officers.

r. MONG other things, the Dispatch
u ing of Roberts and Kitchener to
! take supreme command of the
British forces in South Africa, shows
England's awakening to the need of
the best skill her army possesses. Like
the American consular service, the
British military service is defective.
Englands best men are not put in COM
mand. In its civil service England re-
quirCs merit. In the military and naval
service, lineage and wealth are the rul-
ing factors. Commissions in either are
for the upper class" Especially is 1t
the case in periods of peace that the
official places in the army are absorbed
by men of blue blood. Officers social
expenses are large and their salaries
small. They must have private means
as well as birth if they aspire to army
service above the ranks. Thus IT hap
pens that the British army, composed
anywhere, are apt to be under COM
mand of men .unskilled in the profess
sion of arms. Under their system we
read of the promotion of a colcnal VINO
has never served in the field to the
rank of major general. His record in
the lower grade shows incompetency,
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-31
Current Humor.

Sammy Snaggs fwho had just heard his
father use the word "bigamist" ")--What
is b:ggermist, papa?
Mr.. Snaggs-A bigamiss, Sammy, is a
man with two wives.
Sammy-Then is a man with three
wives a biggermist than the man with
two?-Plttsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.
Miss Welloff decks in Jewels rare
In hopes that the world will talk about
them,
While Mrs. Multimillionaire
Feels more conspicuous without them.
Judge.
The Flemish poet sat him down,
As merry as a grig;
He, thought to write some verses on
The automobile "rig;"
But pretty soon he iumted his Job.
He found it was too big;
For in the Flemish it is called
The ''sne,paardelooszoo zoondeerspoorweg-
netroolritjuig.
Indianapolis Journal.