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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
MRS. SIZES CLAIM.
The Commissioners Finally Agree to
Pay Her $50.

Mrs. VIM. H. Slye Of 142 A street north
east has been endeavoring for several weeks
to obtain settlement by the Commission
ers of her claim against the District for
damage caused her house by disinfecting it.
The 18th of last February a colored servant
woman in the house was taken from it to
the hospital suffering from smallpox. The
premises We're disinfected and placed in
quarantine for the usual period. Mrs. Slye
entered a claim for damages to the amount
of $50, stating that she had been served
with gas bill of S20.75 more than twice as
large as usual the extra gas being used by
her roomers for cooking purposes, and other
bills, aggregating S43.13, but not including
other incidental expenses she incurred. She
called the Commissioners attention to the
damage to her carpets, curtains and fur
niture, and to the fact that they agreed to
allow her but S15.
The matter was discussed several times
by the Commissioners, the health officer
and their attorney. The latter is of the
opinion that the principle that municipal
corporations are not liable for property de-
stroyed to prevent the spread of fire ap-
plies to the case, the disinfection by the
municipality of houses from which infec-
tious cases have been removed not render
ing it liable at common law unless it was
done carelessly and in such manner as to
result in unnecessary damage. 1t was
agreed by the District authorities that some
unnecessary damage had been caused Mrs.
Slye's property, and today they raised their
offer in settlement of her claim to $50, and
it is now for her to say what she will do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
OPENING RUSSIAN PORTS.
Description of the First Trip of a
New Ice Boat.

Consul General Holloway of st. Peters
burg sends to the State Department, under
date of March %, translation Of an inter
esting article from the Novoe Nremia of
the 18th ultimo, referring to the first trip
of the new 10,000-ton ice boat recently built
in England for the purpose of keeping the
ports of St. Petersburg and Riga open dur
ing the winter months as follows:
The ice boat Ermak arrived at Cron-
Stadt March 5-11. This boat was made af-
ter plans prepared by Admiral Makaroff
and built in England. Owing to the fogs, il
had TO remain two days in Belt. Near Re
val it met with very thick ice, but still
continued moving at seven knots per hour.
Near Seskari it met with large fields of ice,
from nine to ten feet high above the water
line. Here the Ermak could not move on,
but, with the aid of its machinery, ii aC-
CURED swinging motion, and the water
running out of a special apparatus in the
boat melted the ice under the vessel which
moved on, dispensing the ice mountains
The ice boat presses on the ice with its
PROV, the screw that is under ii lets out
water which softens the ice, and the move
ment of the screw makes the ice go under
it and breaks it into rather small pieces
This ice boat has no keel and should there
fore be subject to great rolling, but, in
the hull of the vessel, filled with water
which is arranged in such a way that the
water does not allow the vessel to sway too
much one side or the other. and keeps it in
THE boat was met at Cronstadt with
great triumph and music. Hundreds of
people went out to meet it, running along
side OF ii on the ice.
THE ice boat belongs as yet to the minis
try of finance. 1t is at the same time a
passenger boat, freight boat and a tug
boat. 1t can accommodate nineteen first
class passengers, for which it has a fine
cabin, decorated with imperial portraits
with double windows, double illuminators
and a special ventilator, which let's warm
air into the cabin. The walls are of oak.
The boat is lighted by electricity"
On March 81 the consul general adds:
The new ice boat Ermak left Cronstadt
on the 18th of March and opened the port
of Reval, plowing through from sixteen TO
eighteen feet of ice, releasing three COM
mercial steamers that were frozen fast
some distance from the shore. On the
morning of March % the Ermak left Reyal
clearing the way to the for four ves-
sells. During the first four days of the Err
mak's arrival at Russian ports she re-
leased sixteen vessels from the ice and
opened the way for them to proceed to
sea-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27

Samuel Fletcher Accused of Gross As
sauit tpOn Girl.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
HYATTsVILLE, Nd April 26, 1899
Samuel Fletcher, cbl5red, nineteen years
old, was committed to the county Jail at
Marlboro this afternoon to await the action
of the grand jury on charge of rape JUS
tfce Carr, who heard the case, fixed bond at
$1,000, which the prisoner could not give
Sarah Harris, colored, employed as a do
nestle in the house OF Attorney Rogers
who lives here and has an office in Wash
ington, appeared as the prosecuting wit
ness. She is about sixteen years old, three
years younger than her alleged assailant
Sarah is the daughter of Moses Harris, a
respected colored citizen, who lives near
Ardwick. He is employed in the War De-
partment. :HfF
On account of her father living so far
from her service place she has been STOP
ping at the house of Mrs. Stephen Bailey
near Simon's Hill, about two miles from
this place.
Last night it is alleged, Sarah left her
service place to go to the Bailey home, and
on the outskirts of Bladensburg she met
Samuel Fletcher, who horseback.
According to the statement made to JUS
tice Carr, she rejected an improper propo-
sal made by Fletcher, and he followed her
up the road more than a mile, leaving his
horse in Bladensburg. Just before she
reached Mrs. Baileys house, she said
Fletcher overlook her and committed the
assault, after which, she says, he pounded
her with a big stone and made an effort to
repeat the felOnOus assault.
In her struggle with him, she said, her
clothing was torn and she received painful
injuries. Her screams attracted the atten,
ton of Mrs. Bailey, who is an elderly wo-
man. and she went out on the road TO the
girls assistance. She saw a man running
from the direction of where she saw the
Harris girl, but could not recognize him.
She went back to her house, taking Sarah
with her, and hour later news of the
occurrence reached here.
Early this morning Constable r. H. Vim
cent arrested Fletcher at his place of en-
ployment, and he denied the charge. This
forenoon he was taken before Justice Carr
and given a preliminary hearing. The al
legged victim told a straightforward story
of the crime, and declared that Fletcher
dragged her a short distance from the road
before he assaulted her, and said he threat
ened to kill her with a razor If she made
an outcry. Mrs. Bailey was also before
the justice as witness. AS the case was
only before the justice for preliminary
hearing the prisoners side of the case was
not heard.
Sarah Harris has been employed as do
nestle in the Rogers family for long
time. She bore a good character, and when
the particulars of the assault upon her
were learned some of the colored people
INDUCED in threats, but nothing was done.
AS soon as the prisoner had been held for
the action of the grand jury Constable Vim
cent started with him in a buggy to MARI
boro where he was lodged in jail this at
ternOOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
HE TRACTION ROAD.
nr. stevens Says He Has No Intention
TO Buy 1t.

Mr.. Frederick C. Stevens, who, with Mr..
@. T. Crosby, has been out of the city for
several days past. has returned. The de-
tails of the transaction involving the pur-
chase Of the Metropolitan and Columbia
street railroads were about completed when
he went away. and as soon as 1t was def
nItely known that these properties were
10 pass into the control of others there was
d good deal of talk in business and other
circles 10 the effect that Mr.. Stevens in
tended also to buy the Capital Traction
Company. and thus add to his holdings OF
street railroads. which would include all
the roads in this District.
II was thought by some that the advance
in the price of Traction stock. which has
been one of the features of the local stock
market for several days past, was due to
the fact that Mr.. Stevens would buy the
road. and that the price would not be less
than par. On the other hand, IL was
claimed that the advance was entirely due
to the merits OF the stock an investment,
and the earnings of the company Justified
higher prices than had been prevailing
AS Mr.. Stevens was out of town there
was no one 10 speak for him. Today. how
ever. Star reporter put to him the direct
question a. to whether it was the intention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
WANT THEIR DIVIDENns
humored Action by StockhoIder. ~,
Local Gas Companx

iHeIe nave been some intima tons that
I'll eHort would be made on the mart of
stockholders of the WASHINGTON Gas Conn
pahy 10 compel the payment of the surplus
oi the company to the stockholders of rec
orn. 1t will be recalled that the regular
uiVldend which is due next month has NOT
oeen declared, and the understanding ts
that 1t is not to be paid, but that the nrice
agreed upon for the stock in the proposed
sale includes also the surplus
some or the stockholders however n is
understood, are of the opinion that tho
holders of stock are entitled to the surplus
and as stated, it is intimated there is an
intention to assert such rights What form
the proposed action will take, if 1t assumes
any shape at all, is not known, but one of
the topics that was discussed today in
financial circles was this announced inten-
ton.
II Is not known what effect, II any, such
actlon VIII have on the sale. 1t Is general
iy understood, however, that those who
own control of the 100, 900 shares of stock
nave agreed to sell. SO that the consum-
nation of the deal, as far as control is con-
cerned, Is assured. as far as such holdings
can accomplish 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
OGDEN DIVORCE SUIT.
Court Practically Decides to Dismiss
the Husbands Petition.

Although the formal decree has not yet
been signed, Justice Cole, in Equity Court
No. ., has stated that he has practically
decided to dismiss the petition filed the 1st
of February, 1898 by David M. Ogden, ask
ing that he be divorced from Sarah ]. Og-
den. Counsel for the petitioner have asked
that he be permitted to submit additional
proof before the case is finally decided.
Justice Cole this afternoon had not con-
cluded whether or not he would permit the
introduction of this additional proof.
The court, however, did sign orders today,
at the instance of Mr. Ogden. requesting
the Secretary of the Treasury and the Sec
rotary Of War to furnish the court with
any information they may have relative to
record of the employment OF Sarah J.
Hanna In the hospital service of the United
States during the years 1877 and 1878.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
WANTS MONEY DUE.
Suit Brought to Recover Under De-
cree of Divorce.

In bill in equity flied this afternoon by
Margaret Beck against August Beck and
Theodore Beck the complainant states that
the ID of June. 1890. she was granted a di-
Yorce from the defendant August Beck
with $50 q month alimony for the support
of their two children. the court stipulatins
that said payments shall be lien on the
property of said August Beck"
Mrs. Beck alleges that no part of the ALI
mony has been paid, there being now due
her 1o6 monthly payments of $50 each. $50
for counsel fees and costs in the divorce
proceedings. As heir of his mother, 1t is
alleged. August Beck has come into pos
session of one-fifth interest in sublot 10
square 45S. The court is asked to pass a
decree subjecting the interest of August
Beck In the real estate referred to to the
satisfaction of the amounts Mrs Beck saws
are due her under the divorce decree
Campbell Darlington and Irving William
son are the solicitors for the complainant
If you want work read the wan. columns
Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
Legion of Loyal wOmen's Tea.

The orange tea to be given tomor-
row night at the Church of Our
Father. 18th and l. streets. will be one of
the pleasantest affairs that has been given
by the Legion of Loyal Women. Among
the distinguished guests will be Miss Clara
Barton. Maj. Gen. James F. Wade. U. s.
A, president of the beef court of inquiry,
and to be military governor of Porto Rico;
ex-Commissioner NJ NJ. Parker, Major John
Tweedale and others. A fine musical pro-
gram will be rendered by the following
well known talent: Mrs. Hattie Mead
Smith, Miss Edna Scott Smith. Douglas G.
Miller ]. Walter Humphreys and Earnest c.
Beatty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
AWAITS DAY OF. EXECUTION
II
The Presidents Refusal to Interfere in
Murderer ,strather's Case.
No Surprise to Condemned Mantle
and Winston to Hang To-
sether-mith'. Case.

In view of the Ecti9 of the President
yesterday declining to interfere with the
sentence of murderer William M. Strather
there is no further hope of delay in his
case, and the jail officials now conclude
that nothing will happen to prevent the
double execution one week from tomorrow
AS heretofore published in The Star, .Chas
Winston, for wife. murder is under SEN
tence to die on the scaffold with Strather.
Each of them Is now resigned to his fate
and their spiritual advisers are confident
Of their sincerity In processing change of
hearts
When Strather was told of the Presidents
refusal to commute his sentence he was,
apparently, not the least bit disturbed. He
merely said, Il didn't expect anything"
for him told him several days ago that
their efforts were being made in vain
Rev. John Roberts of the Colored Y. M.
c. A was with the condemned men early
this morning, ana FOUND them the same as
they have been for several weeks Both
men were out in the corridor together when
the minister reached the prison. With them
was ex-Poiceman George w. Horton, who
Is to be tried next week for the murder Of
Jane Nicholson. Horton has become very
much attached to the two coored men and
recently has expressed himself as wishing
he could go with them next week.
Minister Roberts had both colored men
in Strather's cell today and remained with
them about three hours, singing and pray
ing. Both men sang a number of familiar
hymns with strong voices, and others in
''murderers' row. joined in the choruses.
Much of the time of the two men is spent
in reading the Bible and religious tracts
given them by their spiritual advisers.
Was Born Good.
Edward Smith, who has one week longer
than his fellow convicts to live, says he
needs no spiritual adviser
I'm all right, he has said a number of
times, and he insists that he was born
good.
Revs. Workman and Howard, who visit
the condemned men, will assist the Rev.
Roberts on the day of execution. The men
will be hanged between noon and pm. 1t
is likely that they will march to the scat
fold soon after II o'clock. Warden Harris
has not yet put on the death watch, nor
will he do so until he feels that it is abso-
lutely necessary in order to protect the
men. 1t is his belief that a long death
watch will make them nervous
The scaffold which the men are to be
hanged is always ready for it's CHASTITY
work, and rope is on hand. Only the test
ing OF the scaffold and but little other work
will be necessary on part of the Jail Off
Gals to carry out the sentence of the court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
DYING MANS WONDERFUL NERVE.
Cut in Two by n Railroad Train at
Cumberland.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, April IA man
supposed to be James Donly Of Connells-
Vile, Pa, was found cut in two on the Bal
timore and Ohio tracks here Tuesday night.
Although his body was separated at the
abdomen. he was still living, and railroad
men say that when they found him he was
using his arms in dragging his trunk over
on to the track, some eight or ten feet
away, where his legs lay, that he might
join them. He showed wonderful strength,
and it required three men to restrain him
Dony lived a half hour. He was supposed
to be peddler. Besides his name. the
Lords prayer was written in little book
found on him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
Discharged as Bnnkrupts.

James Hollander and Justus Hollander.
who recently filed petitions in voluntary
bankruptcy, today, on motion of Mr.. Leon
Tobriner, their attorney, were discharged
as bankrupts. The order in the case was
passed by Justice Cox, sitting In the Dis
trict Court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
The Negro In Time of Need.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
If the negro soldiers characteristics make
them better adapted to solve the present
Philippine problem, then why not acknowl-
edge their value by making them commits
sicnsd officers in the regular army?
April 20, 1899. VIM. F. EVANS,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27

schools, died yesterday at his home
I'-o IIth street northwest, after protract-
ed term of i'll health. Mr. MONTGOMERY had
peen connected with the public schools Of
TINS District for more than a quarter Of Il
century, and his efficiency in this position
as well his public spirit, was well recog-
nized. Funeral services will be held tornor-
row afternoon at o'clock at the Metro
p0litan A. NJ +. Church, on NJ street he
tween 10Th and 10th streets, and the inter-
ment Will be in Woodlawn cemetery.
Mr.. Montgomery was born at Fort Adams.
Miss, and was educated in the common
schools of Vermont, at Thetford Academy.
IhetIord, Vt: and at the Randolph state
normal school, Randolph. Vt. lie was ap-
pointed teacher in the public schools of
the District September, 1876, and taught al
I1LilsuiIle, Where he remained until 1873,
Nhen he was promoted to the DriucipalSbiu
OF John A Cook school. He WAS I'M sem
TENDER, lSS2, made supervising principal OF
the ninth division, position which he held
at the time Of his death.
Mr. MOnt gomery inaugurated The Milan ~
holding summer institutes in Virginia and
South Carolina He was one Of the found
ers OF the Manassas Industrial school at
Manassas, Va, and held the position of
superintendent but owing to failing health
he resigned his active duties in connection
with this enterprise at the beginning OF the
present school year. He was at one time
connected with the Associated Charities ~
the District Of Columbia, acting as visitor
and distributor. He leaves a wife and one
brother.
AT a special meeting Of the directors Of
the Capital Savings Bank, called to take
action on the death of Prof MONTGOMERY
the vice president of the bank, resolutions
We're unanimously adopted setting forth
mat the board of directors of the Capital
Savings Bank make this public expression
OF our deep sense of the loss we have sus-
tanned; that as director and vice president
OF this bank he always brought to the dis
charge OF his duties comprehensive in
telligence. an earnest interest and unswery-
Ing loyalty; that We tender to his family
our sincere sympathy, and that d copy Of
these resolutions be engrossed and pre-
scented to the family of the deceased"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27

of himself and his associates to buy the
Traction road. Mr.. Stevens replied prompt
~ and tersely: We have no intention of
buying the Capital Traction road"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27

Prof. Henry Wheaton Vaughn OF New
York city is here on a short visit to his sis
ter, Mrs. Capt. Otto A. Nesmith of 1910
New Hampshire avenue. Prof Vaughn has
but recently returned from tour around
the world, lasting more than year. For
several months last year he kept house at
Nagasaki, Japan, and made a close study of
japanese customs and people. He brought
home many interesting relics found in
Egypt, the Holy Land and India and has
stored his mind with entertaining accounts
of them During his tour Prof. Vaughn
made the acquaintance of the Duke of
Connaught. Cecil Rhodes and other eminent
men pursuing the same line of travel or
stopping with him at the same clubs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27

Was Supervising Principal of Diyf-
sion of Public Schools.
Henry P. Montgomery. supervising prin-
cipal of the ninth division of the public
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27

Lawn Dressing SacIucs, in broken sizes;
we'll made and the Kind that Usu- RM~
G,isha Dressing Sacgues. in plain and fig
Uret Persian effects. with plain Dor q 4
deI-. worth 81 %; fur-.....--.....-. D u
IIr ken lot # Corset Covers trimmed with
lace. insertion and ribbons. and some with
embroidery: worth up 10 Csc. each; IT,
fHr the choice ..-----..-..--. 4 d.
Euiv Caps q Lawn. with ruffle around
1Ae face aud null strings, sniied little;
s. instead II Boo. To- 9Sr-. that they 4 M,
are wortE-choiee- L w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27

If you want work read the wan. columns
OF The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27

10 Short White Dresses sizes | md .
years; tucked yoke and circular shape with
rllthe Of fine embroidery; worth en-
Long Nainsook Slips. with square and
n 5sp man5 y&ass WORTH s45o T f0F ST. Is
to 6-yard lengths Of Silesia, Percaline
and Fancy Skirt Innings. that DIV
have sold ut loo. and 15c....... oOZGNo
Short lengths of Pink Percaline for lining
summer dresses; worth Toe a yard;
Tor. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
Ladies' Hosiery.

Blue ard Rod Half Hose guaranteed fast
colo-s aud good value for 2oc. pair. 4 NJ
small lot I,ft..................... W.
E--ular 90. Half Hose. in fancy effects;
only sis i"'- ami II left. To"oF- 25c.
row NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SOSo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27

Broken sizes Of Mems Ne@lice Shirts,
made Of fine imported Madras. very styl-
ish patterns and perfect fitting Shirts worth
$l.5p-the few sizes left are to 90 q Il
At ID Il
just Sc Mems Medium weight BaIbrigcan
Drawers. in sizes 81, 30 and IS; 4 e.
worth DC each, fpr....-......... L d.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27

l Limoges China Dinner Service Of which
FIVE pieces are either missing or slightly
dImage,Inot 10 harm the utility Of the
~ s,': A ss45S. Son decorated $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27

~ Swiss Ribbed Vests and
Pants, all sizes. Boys Double
knee Black Hose. o TO 9Ia...
Girls Black Hose, Az TO g..
Babies Socks, white. n 3r
black, tan ard fancy. wv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27

Broken sizes Of Madras and Percale Neg
ligc SAirts-only these sizes: IA, 15L2 10
and 1872 Worth 5oc. and 75c.- \ D.
good patterns. Choice for. ......... AaOGe
lot Of Madras NeElige Shirts that got
tribe Spil"d In window display; newest pat
terms: sizes 1872. IL 15I2, 16. 1872
and II: regular 81 and 81 - values DM
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-09-07

WITHIN the next two months 1t IS expected that q number ot changes will be made in important naval commands. Rear Admiral Howl son will be relieved to await re- tirement upon return ot the Chica- go to New York, October 5. Capt. 4 s. Barker. who succeeded Admiral Dewey in command at Manila, will be ordered to duty in Washington, No word has come from Admiral Sampson as to wh hen he desires to be relieved from the North Atlantic squadron.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-09-07
The National Land List.

The only genuine real estate pa per published in America: It circu lates in every state in the Union Parties interested in buying, sell ing or exchanging land, merchan disc or other propety will find what they want in The National Land List. =Itis jam full ot special bargains and offers of ex, change. Single copies by mail 10 cents. Address The NationaI Land List Publishing Co, Green Ridge, Mo.