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Evening star., 1899-03-25
FOR REMISSION OF FINE.
Citizens Interested in Behalf of Jane $
BriscOe nnI Others.

Steps are being taken by DIR. J. NJ John
son of the pension office and others who
have become interested in the matter. TO
have the proper authorities remit the fines
imposed in the Police Court Saturday last
on James Briscoe, Joseph johnson and
Howard Mcdonald, all eolored boys, whose
ages range from fourteen to eighteen years
as they are confident that the prisoners
We're not aware that Officer Branagan was
policeman when Briscoe assaulted him
and the other two interfered to prevent the
arrest of their comrade.
The particulars of the alleged offense are
that the evening of March 10 instant a dis
turbance of the peace occurred in the allev
in which those named and Annie Russell
lived. Believing that Brdscoe was one of
the ring leaders in the affair. Officer Brana-
gan, who was on duty on that beat and
whose business it was to look into the mat
ter. went to the house of the woman
named, where he borrowed a citizens coat
and hat and left the garments which he
had taken off in the place, intending as he
subsequently, did, to return later and get
them. 1t is further alleged that in the
disguise he had assumed he approached
Briscoe and informed him that he was un-
der arrest. There was no possible way il
is claimed, by which Briscoe could know
that Branagan was an officer and think
ing that the man who had told him he was
under arrest had no authority to do So he
refused to accompany Branagan' A fight
followed during which number of bricks
were thrown and the policeman was knock
ed down, but was not, it is asserted seri-
ously hurt.
At this point the crowd which the noise
of the disturbance had attracted began to
retreat, and the officer singing out Bris-
coe, fired at him as the latter ran. The
ball from the weapon struck Briscoe in the
thigh and inflicted a wound which necessi-
tated his removal to the Emergency Hos
pital, where the ball was removed the fol-
lowing day.
DR. Johnson told a Star reporter that
Branagan admitted to him that he did not
have on his uniform when he made the ar
rest. and said his reason for taking that
course was because he was afraid if Rrts-
coe knew of his presence in the neighbor-
hood he would escape, the latter being
wanted to answer for a charge of assault
and battery on Annie Russell Dr. johnson
and the other persons who have interested
themselves in the boys claim that after the
offfcer subdued BriScoe he took him to An
ME Russelfs house, which Is in direction
away from the patrol box and that this
confirmed Brscoe and his friends that the
arrest had been made by an unauthorized
person Johnson and Howard then inter-
fered in Briscoe's behalf and they were
; likewise taken into custody. 1t was admit
ted by the officer at the trial that he had
no warrant for Briscoe, and to attempt to
make an arrest under such circumstances
1t is claimed. is a direct violation of the no
lice regulations
Evening star., 1899-03-25
CHARGE OF GRAND LARCENY.
Howard Harrington Confesses Il
Theft of Watch and Breastpin.

Howard Harrington, a young colored
man, pleaded guilty in the Police Court this
morning to a charge of grand larceny.
Judge Scott held him in $500 real estate
security for the action of the grand jury.
The defendant was arrested by Policeman
Rout of the eighth precinct, whose good
detective work resulted in the recovery Of
the stolen property. This consisted of a
gold watch and a breastpin set with dia-
monds and emeralds.
One day last week the young man called
at the house of Miss Annie f. Lewis, No
1916 5 street, and asked for employment
He was given some work in the house and
the day after he left the property was
missed.
When placed under arrest Harrington de-
MED his guilt. Later he confessed that he
had taken the articles of jewery and pawn
ed the watch in Philadelphia. The pm he
had given to a relative. Yesterday the
watch was received from Philadelphia
While making the investigation Policeman
Rout found pawntickets in Harrington's $
room for an overcoat and storm coat.
Being unable to give bond Harrington was
committed to jail.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
MIR. Gannett Discusses Redwood For
estS.

Redwood Forests in the Pacific Coast
States was the subject Of the lecture last
evening before the National Geographic
Society at Columbian University. The
speaker was Mr.. Henry Gannett of the
United States geological bureau. The lee
ture was Illustrated with numerous lantern
slides. taken by Mr.. Gannett while visiting
the great forests he described
The belt which contains the most gigantic
trees. some OF which are so large that from
a single one enough lumber could be OBJ
tained To build half dozen cottages. ex-
tends through California Oregon and
Washington. The manner of converting the
trees into lumber was fully explained bv
Mr. GanneJt. and was attentively listened
TO by a large audience.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Odd Fellows to Attend Church.

Federal City Lodge. No. ~. /. o. o. F..
and Dorcas Lodge. No. 4. Daughters of
Rebekah. will attend divine worship at
Douglas NJ f. Church. corner 18th and II
streets northeast, Sunday. March 26. 1880.
at 80 pm. DR.. S. VI. Hartsock will de-
liver a practical sermon on Friendship,
Love and Truth" Members of the order
generally have been invited to attend and
it is expected that this will be an event
of unusual interest to the fraternity.
Those attending will assemble at North
east Temple. corner Of Eth and II streets
northeast. at : pm. and thence proceed
10 the church. Washington Grand Canton
has consented 10 act as escort.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
SUNDAY SALES OF LIQUOR,
Inquiry Relative to Enforcement of
Recent Enactment.


Recent Enactment.
Replying to request recently made by
Mr.. James L. Ewin, secretary of the Dis
trict Anti-Saloon League, for copy of an
order said to have been issued by the Com
mtssioners to the police department rela-
tive to the endorsements of the act of Con
gress of March 3. 1899, to prevent the sale
OF beer on Sundays, the Commissioners
state they have issued no order of the
kind. They assure Mr. Ewin that the chief
of police will enforce the law to the best
of his ability.
The act in question was the one which
Mr.. NJ. l. Weller had introduced and was
intended more particularly to prevent the
sale of beer and other intoxicating liquors
by breweries and others by the keg on
Sunday. During it's consideration in the
House of Representatives, Mr.. Grosvenor
of Ohio had the measure amended by the
addition of the words Other persons or
corporations 1t is now contended by the
Anti-Saioon League and others, it is said,
that this amendment prohibits the sale of
intoxicating liquors absolutely in the Dis
trict on Sunday, not even hotels or clubs
being allowed. as they We're under the old
law, to sell liquors on that day to guests
and members respectively, with meals.
1t is understood, however, that to this in
ltipIeldtlo1 Oh the new law neither Mr..
Henry Z. Davis, the United States dis
trict attorney, nor Mr.. 5. r. Thomas, the
attorney for the District. agrees. 1t is
said these officers hold that as there is no
repeating clause attached to the recent act
the former law far as it relates to the
sale of liquors by hotels and clubs remains
in force. 1t is also stated that Chief Syl-
vester of the police force. has been made
acquainted with this position of the two
attorneys, and 1t is therefore very much
doubted whether, under these circum-
stances, he will direct or encourage any pro-
ceedins tending to secure the prosecution
of the proprietors of hotels the officers
OF clubs for selling liquors under the pro-
visions of the old law. In this connection
It is said, Chief Sylvester, upon the ap-
proval of the act of March ), 1899, ac-
quainted the members of the police force
with its provisions by forwarding copies
of the act to them. but it is explained that
he contemplated the prevention of sale of
liquors on Sunday by breWerieS rather
than nv hotels and e1ubS
Evening star., 1899-03-25
\ Favorite Atlantic City Hotel,

Atlantic City IS popular all the year
round. but in recent years its Easter sea-
son has been particularly brilliant. \ IA
Vorite hotel with those who desire comfort
Is the Hotel Imperial This ieservedly ia
Vore% hostelry has been greatly improved
and he'tutitied within and without. and the
hhe table and excellent service will be
maintained at the high standard which has
characterized Mrs. J. G.. kenduck's ten
years Of management.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
DEGREES of Divorce.

Justice Cox. n Equity Court No. I. yes
teFoay slg2ed decree granting Mary f.
b. Sordon divorce from William Gordon
on the ground of cruelty and desertion
The petitioner is given permission to re-
sumo her maiden name Brown.
justice Cox also granted Randolph F
Fortune divorce from Medusa Fortune
on the ground Of desertion and immortality
on the part of the latter
Evening star., 1899-03-25
Address by Commander Webster.

The WimOdaughsis Society will hold
meeting Tuesday evening next at s o'clock,
at which Commander Webster of the
United States navy will give some interest
ing facts about the Samoan Islands and
their people. Commander Webster will
also give some of his experiences during
the wreck of the Vandalia, in March 1883
on which vessel he was serving on that oc-
cdSiOn.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
INCREASES THE REVENUES
Decision of Court of Appeals in Case Of Sec
ond-Hand Dealer.
Estimated 1t VIII Add $4,000 to the
Treasury AnnualIy-Pro-
visions of Law.

The decision of the Court of Appeals yes
terday affirming the decision of Judge Kim
ball in the case of Bicycle Dealer John d.
Lasley, charged with being dealer in sec
ond-hand personal property. as published
in The Star, will have the effect TO compel
all merchants who take secondhand goods
in part payment for new articles to take
out license as secondhand dealers. Among
the persons affected will be bicycle dealers,
harness and carriage makers and dealers
in sewing machines and typewriters Most
handlers of these articles. it is stated, take
secondhand material in exchange for new
goods. 1t is estimated that the strict en-
forccment of the law, as laid down by the
Court of Appeals, will be the means of in
creasing the revenues of the District by at
least $'o,UiD annually
Prosecuting Attorney Pugh of the Police
Court is the official who started the prose-
cutlon in this case. He also instituted the
suits against the owners of fruit stands
two years ago and won. The licenses paid
under the two decisions, it is estimated,
Will amount to more than 100000 year.
This revenue the District has been losing
for many years.
The Laws ProvisiOns.
As already stated, the defendant in the
case disposed of yesterday was charged
with engaging in the sale of second hand
the prosecution was brought provides that:
Junk dealers, dealers in secondhand per-
sonal property of any kind or description
whatsoever shall pay to the District of CO.
lumbia a license tax of $40 annually Ev-
cry person whose business it is to buy or
sell old iron. rags, paper, secondhand
clothing or any secondhand personal prop
erty of any kind or description whatsoever
shall be subject to the provisions of this
act and to all the laws and regulations now
in force in the District of Columbia and to
all the valid regulations which may here
after be provided relating to junk dealers
or dealers in secondhand personal prop
erty."
Section 4 of the act of the District assem-
bly, OF 1871, as amended by the act of said
assembly approved June 20, 1872 provides:
THAT every person liable for license tax
who may fail TO pay the same bsfore engag-
ing in the business for which the license
may be required shall, in addition to the
license tax imposed, pay a fine or penalty
of not less than 81 nor more than $50 for
each offense, to be imposed and collected as
provided in this act.''
Others Interested.
The case was fully argued in the Police
Court by counsel for Mr.. ,Iasley. But,
while the latter was the recognized defend
ant, he really represented an association of
business men. many of whom were likewise
charged with liability under the law. He
was selected as the one to make the test.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
In search of His Brotber

Charles Wood. aged sixteen. a newsboy.
who said his home is in Jersey City. n. J..
was at police headquarters today. and
asked the police department to aid him in
search of his brother Harry, who is sun-
posed to be in Washington and from WHOM,
ms relatives have not heard for a good
while The latter is a printer Charles is
stopping al the Newsboys' Home, Sd and c
streets northwest.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
committed to Jail.

Pleasant : Williams. colored who was
arrested yesterday by Detectives Muller
and Baur as a fugitive. from Justice in Dan
Vile, Va. where. as stated in The Star of
last evening, he is wanted to answer a
charge Of assault with intent to kill, was
today held by Judge Scott in 81 900 hail To
await the action Of the DanviIIe authori-
ties In defaul; OF bond Williams was com
mitted 70 Jail.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe ana
Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Nomini and
river landings at { am
Trains leave l::iZ street and Pennsylvania
avenue hourly for Arlington from am 10
pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylt ana
avenun for Mount Vernon hourly from lO
am. TO pm
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort MyeI every half hour from d. H.
to pm
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls CFurch
Evening star., 1899-03-25
MISCELLANEOUS.

LAKEWOOD, NEW JERSEY
LAUREL In D HE =PTNES
Accommodations for $50 guests
HORACE PORTER, MANAGER
Lakewood is 50 miles south CT New York and Is
well krown reSrt for health and pleasure
Golf links, country riding bicycling and miles
CT beautiful drives and walks offer great induce
ments for outdoor life. PuIest Drinking Water
from our own artesan well de6-tu th&s-I2tf
REAL ESTATE-BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT.
FOR RENT-AT BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT, W. NJ.
r., a furnished cottage; 10 rooms and bath
room; shade. Apply to Mrs W. 4. COLLINS,
The Hamilton. Hagerstown, Md. mh24-6t'
Evening star., 1899-03-25

Ocean end Virginia ave. Capacity 300. Entirely
new Elevator. Steam heat Sun Parlor. Hot and
Gold baths. Table and service the best. Write for
booklet FAIRBAlRN WILLIAMS. mhl-7St-6
STRICTLY HIGH-CLASS SEASHORE HOME
Nest select location. next Garden Hotel. Large
grounds Every appointment and excellent table.
F. l. MILLER, 20 So. III. ave-, Atlantic CityNJ
mh4-1aw-7t 80
Evening star., 1899-03-25
LOCAL MENTION.
ANISEMENTs TONIGHT.

Aeademy-"Johnny on the Spot"
Bijou-VaUdeville-
Columbia Theater-"Hotel Topsy Turvy.
Grand Opera HOuse-Refined vaudeville
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-"Royal Bur-
lesquerS-"
National Theater-Hoyt's "A Stranger IN
New York"
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle OF
Gettysburg
For amusemerts see page 81.
Evening star., 1899-03-25

The District Commissioners have denied
the request of /. l.. Ebert TO have trees
planted in front OF his premises at 14th and
r streets northeast owing to the fact that
there is neither curb nor sidewalk along the
street at that point and the grade has not
been eSia blished.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
Bachrach q Bros
NEW PHOTO STUDIO,

will. for a limited time. in order to intro
duce their work, MAKE ONE LONDON
PANEL, SUITABLE FOR FRAMING
CARBONETTE FINISH, OF FINEST
QUALITY. ANY POSE, FOR ONE DOL
LAR. Baltimore Establishment, se. cor.
Eutaw and Lexington SITS. Take elevator
to studio. mh411 .1S.c5
Evening star., 1899-03-25

CROSS BUNS FOR GOOD FRIDAY.
Prepared in most inviting style-and sent
fresh-in time for breakfast-On Good Fri
6ay morning. Only 1Sc. dozen Send inyour
order as soon as possible so as to preclude
the possibi ity of disappointment.
KRAFFTS BAKERY. cor. 18th and Pa. av.
Evening star., 1899-03-25

The District Commissioners have directed
that Joseph e. Daily be granted a license
as master plumber for the period of one
year upon the fling of proper bond; and
that public well New York avenue
northwest between 9th and 7th streets be
filed, at an estimated cost of $Ia
Evening star., 1899-03-25
DIR. Lemons Course of Lecture,

Rev. DR.. ]. S. Lemon is continuing his
course of lectures on Child Study before
the students of pedagogy The subjects
treated are THE Status of the Child in
Law Medicine. Art, Literature Education.
Psychology and Religion" The round table
conferences take'up various phases of child
life in the school and the home
Evening star., 1899-03-25
sI.25 to baltimore and Return

Via B. and O., Saturday and Sunday.
March = and 2G, good for return until fol-
lowing Monday. Good on all trains except
Royal LimiJed.-Advt.
Evening star., 1899-03-25

CHAS SCHNEIDER BAKING CO.'S
Bread has been the standard in Washing
ton for a quarter of a century. Their new
MALT BREAD is extra fine-light, de-
lIcious and very nourishing. Try it, only sc.
Loaf. az YOUR grOCer's.
Evening star., 1899-03-25

REAL EsTATE-PENOBsCOT BAL
PenObscOt BaY, Maine.

PenoDscOt Bay, Maine.
SUMNER RESIDENCE OF
Frederick Law Olmsted, Esq.
on the line OF Mount Desert
steamers; attractive modern DWELLING OF IL
ROOMS and bath rooms, with all the conyeniences
Stable for two horses and COW; Also frame cottage
OF rooms; wellstocked ice house and pump house
The land runs mile along the share of Deer
Isle, and extends back TO the top OF ridge from rs
TO 100 feet high with fine ledg,s The honse Is SIT
uated on rocky knoll adjoining one OF the sand
beaches. and has an extended view OF bay and the
Camden hills. The land Is wooded though there are
several acres OF pasture and farm land and a we'll
stocked garden For full particulars and photo
graphs apply to
HoSFORD. WILLIAMS Il PAINE
32l ,S2s FREMONT BUILDING, BOSTON, MASS.
mhlS-1aw4t,24
Evening star., 1899-03-25

A mother who nurses a babe could find
nothing more nourishing and strengthening
than the National Capital Brewing Co g
Diamond" or "Muenchener'' Beer It's
good for both mother and child Physi-
clans recommend it. Case of "a bottles.
81 %. Phone 222. II
Evening star., 1899-03-25
CITY ITEMS.
Chr. Xander, 900 7th st.

Even prohibitionists, whose digestion has
been impaired by the injudicious use of
water, and, after patent medicines and
drugs failed to correct the ailment, believe
in and send for Chr. Xander's well-known
Stomach Bitters, 60c. full quart which ef-
fects that correction. And, when the ply
sician directs sufferers from grippe, coughs
Wild Cherry Cordial soc. pit, 75c. fifth, they
readily order the same One relates to the
other his experience of it's efficacy 1t
Evening star., 1899-03-25

Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood will speak on
peace and the Outlook at the lyceum of
the Second Baptist Church, Sd street be-
tween H and l streets northwest tomorrow
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets a,
Auction

Monday next Sloan & Co. will have on
exhibition at their art rooms, 14OT G St, a
Large collection of very fine oriental rugs
and carpets, many OF them just from the
custom house. Sale opens Tuesday at IL
am. and pm. Catalogues ready.-Adyt.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
Two DEGREES of Dixorc.

BY decree signed today by Justice Cox In
Equity Court. No. L. Cordelia Leftinch was
granted a divorce from Sidney Leftinch.
The custody of the two children of the
couple is vested In the mother, who is
granted alimony at the rate of sI2 a month.
Justice Cox today also signed a decree
granting Juliet Herbert a divorce from
James w. Herbert. The petitioner is al
lowed alimony at the rate of $40 a month.
Evening star., 1899-03-25

FROM BALTIMORE TO SAN FRANCISCO
the. WHISKY used in the best clubs and
homes is Maryland Club Old Rye. for
"a years and more it has heen celebrated
for its absolute purity, age and Ne.Nety
smoo1bne At frst-class dealers.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
TT he Thorn Comes Forth
With Point Forward"

The thorn point of disease is an
ache or pain. But the blood is the
feeder of the whole body. Purify it
with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Kidneys, liver, stomach will at
once respond. No thorn in this point.
Blood Poisoning 1.-THE n ss surgeon sal said , when
shell received in wound at San Juan Hill two
weeks before, that it would have poisoned me if it
had not been for my pure blood. / told him it was
Hoods Sarsaparilla that made 1t pure" GEORGE
p COOPER, Co. &. 25th L. S Inf Washington
Barracks Washington, d. c.
Rhe,,o,at;cr, Myself and friend both
suffered from severe attacks
of rheumatism. Hoods Sarsaparilla cured both
We would not be without it, WM. Il. LESTER
G5 Leonard ST., Fall River, Mass.
Scra Fyac- 'Humor in the blood made my
daughters eyes sore, that We
feared blindness, until Hoods Sarsaparlla made
her entirely WE'LL L. b. GIBSON, Henniker
N II.
Hoods SarsaparilHa
Hoods Pills liver ills; the non-irritating and
only cathartic to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
Easter Novelties

At Huylers, cor. and 18th sts Bonbons
and chocolates in fancy baskets and boxes
suitable for gifts. Candies sent everywhere
by mail or eXpress.-Advt
Evening star., 1899-03-25

VIA PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday,
March - and % good to return until Mon
day, March 81 ALI trains except Congress
Sional Limited.-Advt.
Evening star., 1899-03-25

Have YOu Tried the Boston Baking
Co.'S "Grandmas' and "Old Homestead"
Bread? This weeks display. Hoover &
Denhams, 1916 14th st. NV. Your grocer
sells it, mh2I-tf
Evening star., 1899-03-25

Rufus II. Darby, the Commercial, Rail-
road and Show printer, has moved to his
new four-stOry buildings, 500 and sos 14th
ST. NV, one door south of Pa. ave-Advt
Evening star., 1899-03-25

John Randolph and Lena Harris, coIored,
were in the Police Court today charged by
Policemen CornWell and Delaney with be-
ing vagrants. They were arrested on Fac
tory Hill, Georgetown last night The Off
GERS went to d house in search of man.
but failed to find him, and Randolph and
the Harris woman being in the house, the
Quilted them
Evening star., 1899-03-25

Money to lend at 4l2. and per cent on
rear estate Frank T. Rawlings, 1875 Pa ave.
ADVERTISEMENT
Evening star., 1899-03-25
KENNY'S
FINE DRY ROASTED COFFEES
HAVE NO EQUAL.
PURE SUGARS SOLD AT COST.
c. d. KENNY'S CITY STORES.

a steam engineers license of the third
class has been granted by the District Com
missiOners TO John w Ross. and one of the
first class to VIM. J. Markham.
Evening star., 1899-03-25

the finest "Turnouts" in the city Downey's
Model Stables. 1622-2S L. Reasonable prices.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
sniaIlH EInMera

j n. Small & Sons. florists. 14th and G.
SITS, Washington, and 1l53 Broadway, y. Y.
advertisement
Evening star., 1899-03-25

If you haven't enjoyed Pabst famous
Book" Beer yet-order i case now. before
1t is all gone. Finer than ever before On
sale at all the first-class hotels and restau-
rants. Pabst Brewing Co.. Iu3 \. Cap. st.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
Grand Atlantic E10fel.

Virginia ave- and the Beach. Atlantic City, n ].
Third season. hgh-class hotel. $50 beautiful
rooms heated by steam overlooking boardwalk and
new steel pier. Every modern requisite Elevators
to street. Extensive parloFs. Orchestra con-
Tens daily. Spring rates. $12.O0, $500 AL S1I.50
per week. 81. 80 per day up. Cuisine anu service
the best. Write for booklet
fe2s-2st-li CHARLES E. COPE.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
SPRING RESORTS.
ATLANTIC CITY N. J.
HOTEL BERKELEY

Directly on Beach. Main corridor leads to Board
walk and ocean front sun pariors Capacity 400.
Orchestra. Steam heat Elevator to street Re-
duced spring Write for illustrated booklet
Coach meets all trains. JAS. GEO. BEW.
fe23-7St-7
Evening star., 1899-03-25

Important sale of cotton warp and other
mattings. Smyrna rugs in all sizes. etc.
at auction at Marcus Notes 6S7-6:}9 La
ave, Monday 9th inst 10 am-Advt
Evening star., 1899-03-25

1t Does Seem Like RObbinG Ourselves
to paper rooms for only 50 up. But we do
it. Finest work. Nolte, $40 9th ST. 1t
Evening star., 1899-03-25
Fight the Enemy Headache
The stars War Cartoons

with Bromo-Pepsin. It's cure that posi-
lively cures headache. Secure it from YOUR
druggist. Toe. TO SOC. bot.-AdVt