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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
LUNACY PROCEEDINGS.
Nine Persons Brought Before Justice
Cole This Afternoon.

Nine Persons Brought Before Justice
Cole This Afternoon.
Inquiries were commenced by Justice Cole
Of the Supreme Court Of the District late
this afternoon to determine the mental con-
dition of nine alleged lunatics. The names
OF the persons whose sanity was under con-
sideration were Mary Brandon. Mary E. F..
Long, George II. Gorham and William
Hickman. all white, and Clarence Smoot.
Sarah Dean. Abraham Olive, Frances West
and Lottie Wellington. colored The hear
ings took place IN the room of Criminal
Court No. 2. city hail.
Proceedings were instituted against the
parties mentioned last Monday by the Dis
trict Commissioners, at which time Justice
Cole appointed physicians. as required by
law. to examine the alleged lunatics. and
directed them to appear today and testify
as to their sanity.
Mrs. Mary E. F. Long. who Is about
thirty-fve years Of age, Is the wife Of MIR.
Jacob Long OF this city. She was commit
ted to st. Elizabeth's Asylum about two
weeks ago by Sanitary Officer Frank, on a
temporary permit, to await the judicial in
qufrY into her mental status, she having
been examined by three police surgeons and
declared by them TO be mentally unbal-
anced.
Drs. Charles c. Marbury and William T.
Burch were appointed by the court to dag
nose the unfortunate woman's case.
This is the second time the mental condi-
ton of Clarence SInoot has been inquired
into by Justice Cole. On the 4th of Deem
Der. 1899. al the instance of his father,
James f Smoot Iunacy proceedings We're
commenced against HIM. Physicians WEI c
appointed by the court to make the neces-
sary examination, and the Sth of December,
almost exactly year ago, an inquiry took
place before Justice Cole. After hearing the
testimony presented Justice Cole held that
SmOot was not insane and dismissed the
proceedings against him. His father is the
petitioner in the case aga nst him, which oc-
cupied the attention of the court this after
noOS
The hearings had not been concluded
when this report closed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
RETURNED ON THE HANCOCK.
A Large Number of Military Passen
sers-Deaths During the Voyage.


General Shafter at San Francisco has re-
ported to the War Department the arrival
of the transport Hancock from Manila with
the following military passengers: Major
Reynolds, surgeon. volunteers; Captain
Wales, assistant surgeon; Hunt 18th. and
Shields, Goth Infantry; Lieutenants Kess-
Ter, Sd Artillery; Barnes, oath; Davis, 18th,
and Campbell, Both Infantry; Captain
Dewey, assistant surgeon. and five acting
assistant surgeons; 1873 sick soldiers. TWEEN
weight soldiers for discharge on surgeons
certificate of disability, eleven insane SOL
diers, eleven enlisted men as guard, fifty
nine discharged soldiers and twenty-one
prisoners.
The following enlisted men died during
the voyage: Corporals Hiram E. Williams,
II, Both Infantry, November p. Of acute
dy sentery and chronic pulmonary tubercu-
losis; John H. Dennis. H, 25th Infantry,
November 80, Of aortic reorganization and
di.atation of the heart: Privates John Val
entine. D. 48th Infantry. November o, Of
acute pulmonary tuberculosis; Thomas
Kincade, E. 47th Infantry. November 25
Of acute exacerbution of chronic amoebic
dysentery; James F. Keen. E, 4Oth Infan-
try November 28. of chronic diarrhosa;
John Morton, 1, 9Th Infantry Novem-
Der y, Of croupous pneumonia; Aage K.
Clausen. L, 42d Infantry, November %, of
hemorrhage from right radial artery: Nor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

Lincoln Post. G. A. R.. gave the first
game Of its winter series of progressive
euchre at the post hall last evening for the
benefit of the relief fund. The hall was
well flied. about fifty tables being in use.
and merry time was had from start to
finish. Handsome prizes were distributed
to Mrs. c. E. Jarboe. Miss Rosetta Wales,
Miss Spear, Miss Foss, Mrs. Decker and
Mrs. Ferguson. The gentlemen prize win
ners were H. J. Gensier. jr.. w. ]. Ham
acher. E. A. Sharp. N. NJ. Waggoner, F. s.
Parks and NJ. b. Miller. A handsome sum
was realized
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
Sentence Suspended.

In the case of Rebecca Goldberg, the lit
tie girl who came here several weeks ago
from Philadelphia and who was arrested
for picking pockets in the neighborhood OF
the Center market, Justice Clabaugh, In
Criminal Court No. 1. today suspended SEN
tence. The child will be cared for tenn
porarily at a local institution and later re-
moved to home in the nature Of a re-
formatory school In New York and kept
there until she reaches her majority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

A brick wagon. owned by Charles Ford
and In charge Of William jackson. collided
with buggy belonging to Mrs. PAM
Smith at Massachusetts, avenue and nth
buggy was badly damaged. Nobody was
injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
DOwney's Stables.

The round Of gayeties during the HOLIDAYS
and the receptions New Year day will make
carriages in great demand. Those who
want stylish turnouts for dances. theater
parties, cailng' etc. will find everything
model stables. 1622-162s L street. A snes
cialty is made Of hiring Carriages for all
social functions. as well as by the day
complete establishments of its kind IN th.
country. " 'AAe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
Public Improvement. ,n u..

Mr.. Barham (Cai) has introduced. by
request. series of bills for public improve.
ments in Hawaii. They include bills for 9
site at Honolulu, to cost s129 OOO FOR 90,
eminent building: for a post office at Hid
costing $4,000. and customs office costine
5000. and for the establishment of a Hgh,
house service in Hawaii,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

ris r. Roberts. G, 37th Infantry December
l, OF chronic amoebc dysentery: John
Whaley, M, Both Infantry, December 7. Of
croupous pneumonia, and Thomas !
Moran. E. 10Th Infantry December o of
chronic catarrhal dysentery. -
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Nobody Iniured

morse ana wagon owned by Michael
casey VINO lives at $50 AZ street. and a
Metropolitan car collided Yesterday .r,.r-
noon near AZ street and Missouri avenue
The wagon was badly damaged, but nobody
was injured. 00o"'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

There's Nothing "Just ~ Good"
- Perry Davis PainKiier Tor cuts, sprains bruises
The evening times., 1900-07-17
a QUAKER CITY CRUSADE.
officials Make a Raid on Impure
EcodstuGS


PHILADELPHIA. July I7.-Through tie
joint efforts Of the Bureau of Health ana
the local agents Of the Dairy and Food
Commission, there will be a raid Instituted
today on the bakers, milk dealers. produce
venders, and others doing business in i'm
pure food stuffs. For some time past the
agents OF the department have been prose-
cutting those dealing in impure food, but
the present raid Is TO be OF greater mag
nitude and of far more importance to the
public than any effort On the part of the
State officials up to this time
The health officials have of late made
discoveries showing that many of the
smaller bakeries are in an unsanitary con-
dition, and that breadstufs is being LED
in these unwholesOme shops that is very
conducive TO disease. In some of these
places putrid flour in large quantities has
been discovered, While actually being util-
lied for baking. Analysis OF this has shown
a large percentage of bacteria and gel ms
OF the order that produce fatal diseases.
AS a result, there has been a conference
OF those in charge Of the two departments
mentioned, and che subOrdinates OF both
nave been called together for this mOrnin -
when d raid VIII De begun on unclean
bakeries.
The plan is to eonfscate ali the impure
hour found on the tour, and when It is
ascertained that the bakeshops are ESt
kept IN clean condition they will be
closed until the necessary repairs are made.
At the same time. the milk houses on the
tour will be inspected and all dealers
whose establishments and utensils, as Wei
product sold, are not as the sanitary laws
require, will be placed under arrest ard
their establishments viii Be put under the
legal ban.
rigid !nvesJg cation Will also be made
OF the grocery stores and the shops sell
ing country produce.
The discoveries thus far made of places
injurious 10 health are principally In the
poor sections of the city. The inspection
viii not be confined TO any part Of the
city. but viii take in the entire city of
Philadelphia, and win continue through
out the entire summer. All Of the agents
OF the Dairy and Food Department OF this
district and the inspectors Of the Bureau OF
Health will be put on the work. and a
vigorous light will be made TO give the
consumer good. wholesome bread, pure
milk, and unsullied green groceries. 1t is
the determination Of those IN charge TO rid
this market Of disease breeding food sJufIs,
and proprietOrs Of all places showing con-
taminat:on viii eb arrested and made -
suffer the penalty OF the Law.
The evening times., 1900-07-17
New York Cotton uor,-o,
SUIT AGAINST A DOCTOR
Mamie Riley Asks for Ten Thousand
Dollars Damages

Mamie Riley today. through her attor
neys' WorthingtOn and Frailey fled suit
against DR.. Leon l. Friedrich. to recover
$4,000. claimed as damages. accruing be-
cause Of the defendants alleged failure to
properly set. treat, and cure one of the
plaintiffs arms. which was broken II is
explained that on January Z, 1889, the
plaintiff. by accident. broke one az be~
arms and employed the defendant To set
and treat it Miss Riley now aIlages thar
her arm was not properly set and treated
that as result the fractured bones over
lap and that her arm is bent and discol-
Ored.
before her arm was broken. Miss Riley
says she made a livelihood as a clerk. but
mat now she is unable to make a support
in this way
The evening times., 1900-07-17
Lawyers in an Encounter.

FREDERICKSBURG. Va, July IL
Commonwealth Attorney G. B. Wallace
Of Stafford. and Attorney T w Berrey
ex-member of the Legislature, of the same
county. engaged in personal encounter in
the street here yesterday afternoon over
some legal matter The lie was passed.
several blows were struck, and the use of
q pistol threatened. Neither was seriously
hurt. A warrant was issued by Mayor
Willis for the arrest OF both parties. Per
rey was fined $3.50 and costs Wallace had
gone home when the officer went to arrest
him. but he will be tried today
The evening times., 1900-07-17
TOURING THE WORLD AwHEEL
TWO Italian Newspaper Men Arrive
i'm Boston.

BoSION. July 1.-Two Italian newspa-
per men who have nearly finished third
OF their tour Of the world on a wheel have
arrived IN Boston. On July >, 1899. they
LETT Florence. Italy. with the understanding
mat they were to travel -. coo miles on
nve continents without help from home.
They have covered 21.OO0 miles Of their ex-
raordinary journey and possess documen-
'aFy proofs. obtained from cOnsuls and 9TH
ers, showing that they have filled their
itinerary honestly
Inc newspaper men intend to leave Bos-
ton for Montreal In a week or ten DAYS. or
as soon as they can earn sufficient money
to ensure bread and butter and lodging and
other things 70 make the trip agreeable.
The Italians are Charles Reiter and Mino
G3lvani
The evening times., 1900-07-17
COL. JOHN HAMILTON DEAD.
Received Several Promotions foI
Gallant and Meritnrious ScrNIcc.

Received Several Promotions for
Gallant and Meritorious service.
NEW YORK. July I7.-Col. John Harail-
ton, United States Army. retired. died sun
day al the Hotel 81. George. Brooklyn.
Colonel Hamilton was born al sea and was
appointed 10 Wes' Point from Indiana in
iSi7 When the war broke out ae was
captain in the Third United States AtiI-
lery. For gallant and merito-ious service
during the investment Of Fort Pulaski. Ga.
in 1852, he was made brevet major. and for
similar conduct in action at SecessionViIle.
S. c., he was advanced 10 the rank Of bre-
We, Lieutenant colonel in June Of the same
year
In February, 1864. Colonel Hamilton was
made breyet colonel for gaIlanrry in the
battle OF Olustee, Fla. At the end of the
war he became a major OF the First Ar
tilery, and in January. 1881, was advanced
70 the rank OF lieutenant colonel Of the
Fifth Artillery and in September. 1888. he
BECAME colonel Of the same regiment. He
was placed on the retired list in August.
1857. He leaves a widow and one daughter
and a son. C. F. Hamilton. OF this city.
The evening times., 1900-07-17

NEW YORK. July 17.-Advances ex-
tending from ii to 1-2 point were com-
mon in the railway list upon the opening
of business this morning.
The industrial quarter and some Of the
specialties. on the other hand, were heavy,
notably Brop.lyn Rapid Transit, Ameri-
can Tobacco. and some other stocks in
the Industrial group.
The bulk OF the activity was, however.
in the railway list, and as noted, that
quarter Of the market showed a very hrm
tone. Conspicuous features there were St
Paul. Union Pacific. Baltimore and Ohio,
and Burlington and Quincy.
Favorable weather news, and in the
case Of Union Pacific and Baltimore and
Ohio. dividend expectations. accounted for
the particular course Of those stocks.
The evening times., 1900-07-17
Arrest of a Furitire.

ROANOKE, Va, July 17.-Sheriff Tnlett
received a letter from -w.=Johnson,
chief Of police of Conner. Ga. stating that
he wanted man named J. r! Lee. alias
T. NJ. Strickland, who was at work in
Roanoke. The letter stated that Lee was
a bricklayer and jeweler He was sent to
the chaingang for a year for breaking into
and robbing a store and escaped on the
4th of May. Mr.. Tillett yesterday captured
Strickland and wired Chief Johnson. of
Conner stating his man was in Jail here
Chief Johnson wired back that he would
come 10 Roanoke for him todar
The evening times., 1900-07-17
CARRIAGE STRUCK BY A TRAIN
Three Girls Instantly killed at Pres
colt, Ind.

SHELBYVILLE. Ind. July l7.-At Pres
colt, station fve miles east Of here.
on the Big Four Railway, a Carriage con
tanning Josie Zoble. aged seventeen,
Katie Schaf. aged nineteen. and Mary
Wheeler. aged sixteen. was struck by the
locomotive OF the White City yesterday
and ali were Instantly killed. Following
behind them in another carriage were
Susie Wheeler and Mary and Helen Zoble,
younger sisters OF the girls killed
The younger girls were trying TO get
ahead OF their sisters and were not forty
feet away VIXEN the accident occurred. The
excitement nf the race prevented the 9TH
ers from noticing the approach of the train.
The buggy was splintered. the top catch
ing in the pilot and holding Miss Zo5le
until the train was stopped. The other two
girls were thrown xixty feet to the side
Of the track The horse was thrown into
a corufeld seventy five feet away.
The evening times., 1900-07-17
SLATE PICKER DEcAP1TArEp.
His Clothing Caught by the Wheels
of a Suddenly Released Car

SHENANDOAH, Pa, July 17.-Joseph
WyncousEy. aged fourteen. a slate picker.
at Indian Ridge Colliery here, met a hor-
rible death yesterday
He was sent to start stalled car, when
it suddenly started, and caught his clothing
whirling him around and around. He was
drawn under the wheel. and as il re-
volved in the rapid flight down the slope
II decapitated him and crushed and
mangled his body almost beyond recognf
tion. 1t was impossible for his fellow
workmen TO render him the least assist
ance
The evening times., 1900-07-17
TARRED WHILE HE SLEPT.
Practical Joke of Virginians Ma,
Result Fatally.

RICHMOND. Va, July Thames Kitch-
en-, of Manchester, was a victim of prac-
teal joke last night which may result IA
tally. While he was asleep several of his
boGn companions decided to tar and feather
him. They procured a bucket OF soft tar.
and beginning at his head poured it on his
body Kitchen tried to remove the tar
with cold water. That failed. Then h
resOTted to coal oil and several other
things, but none would remove the tar.
At last he secured a quart of gasoline.
and with il obtained some relief A large
part of the skin of his body came of with
the tar. This left his body in a raw state
and he is now in dangerous condition.
The practical jokers have disappeared.
The evening times., 1900-07-17
CIVIL SERVICE IN CHICAGO.
Tn City Council Directs n Thorough
investigation.

CHICAGO. July l7.-The City Council
last right adopted a resolution directing
its civil service committee to make a thor
ough investigation of the administration
of the Civil Service law
The resolution declared it to be notori-
Gus fact that no attempt had been made
10 enforce the provisions of the Civil Serv-
ice law, and that the City Commission had
openly and knowingly dehed the plain pro-
visions of the law.
The evening times., 1900-07-17
Death of Mrs. Per- NJ. Car.o,

Mrs Hester Ann Carson wife Of Col.
Perry H. Carson, the well-known colored
Iolitician, died at her home at Ivy City
at go O'Clock yesterday evening. Death
ended long anG painful illness and was
due to consumptiS. and cancer OF the
stomach The deceased was seventy-One
years and nine months old. Arrangements
for the funeral were completed last night
Services viii be conducted at St. PauFs
Church, on Eighth Street southwest
Thursday afte-no0l. at l O'Clock
The evening times., 1900-07-17
DROWNED III THE HARBoR.
Bodies OF Boy and Girl Found at
kenOSha. Wis.

KENOSHA. Wis. July I7-Clasped in
each others arms. the bodies Of William
Burwell, aged eighteen and Elma Binne-
man aged seventeen. were taken from the
harbOr last evening. They were last seen
together Sunday evening. They were seen
standing near the yacht Argo. which was
tied TO the docks. and on which Burwell
had decided TO sail in a few days.
Near the place where the bodies were
found a plank was floating in the water.
and friends of the young people think they
attempted to get aboard. when the plank
slipped and they fell into the water.
The evening times., 1900-07-17
ImpaIed ou a PitebforL

PHILADELPHIA. July 17.-Ten-vear-oId
Joseph Einlade. Of No. 1880 Darien Street
was seriously injured by falling upon a
pitchfork yesterday afternoon. The sharn
prongs passed. entirely through the bows
thigh and could not be pulled out. de-
spite his efforts until help arrived. He
was taken to the Children's Homeopathic
Hospital
The evening times., 1900-07-17
Historic GriSt MIu pes1royed.

NEW YORK, July 1.-THE historic old
grist mill in Can Ccrtlandt Park was struck
by lightning Sunday night and destroyed.
The mill was built in the middle Of the last
century. During the Revolution it fell al
ternately into the hands of the British and
the Americans and ground corn for friend
and foe alike. Up to 1889 when it came
into the possession of the city, it was in
daily us by the farmers Of the neighbor-
hood
The evening times., 1900-07-17

CFAMBERSBURG, Pa, July 17.-At a
band festival at Shady Grove Monday night
a riot occurred. during which two young
men, cousins, were badly injured. Wiley
Helman was cut horribly about the head
and throat, and Chares Heiman was shot
just below the heart. Both men will prob
ably recover.
The evening times., 1900-07-17
MALTREATED BY THIEVES.
unconscious Man Placed ON the
Track of n Trolley Road.

MT. CARMEL. Pa July 17.-Three high
waymen attacked James Katiri early this
morning fractured his skull. broke his legs
so he could not run away and then carried
him to the track Of the Shamokin and Mt.
Carmel trolley road.
They laid him on the raj! in order that
a car might cut him to pieces. Several mi
ners happened TO come along in time to
drag him from the track. Katiri was re-
moved to the Miners Hospital, where his
death is expected momeutarily.
The evening times., 1900-07-17
THE APPETITE OF A GOAT

Is envied by all whose stomaehs and livers are
out OF order. BAIT such should know that Dr.
Kings New Life Pills give a splendid appetite
sound digestion, and a regular bodily habit that
ensures perfect health and great energy. Only %
cents, at Henry Es%-S drug store, 922 Street.
The evening times., 1900-07-17
wealthy Couple Adjudged Insane

LEBANON, Pa, July 17.-Adam U. Rel
CERT and his wife Annie, of North London
derry township. we're yesterday adjudged
insane by a commission. Both are wealthy
and own considerable real estate. which
they are unfit to control.
The evening times., 1900-07-17
Petition i'm bankruptcy.

James W. Compton today through his
attorney, Charles Earl, filed a petition in
voluntary bankrC2tcy. He states his Iia-
bilities to be S2,7sS3S and his assets ST.
7I3e4
The evening times., 1900-07-17
NJ me. THEO.

Medium and Card Reader. WashinEt0u's most IA
NOUS Cl2irv0yaut and PalmiSt Consult her on
business, love. and family Affairs reunites the
separated; removes speliss causes speedy mar
riaEes. and gives luck. Open daily German
spoken. 25c and 59c. go II Il nv frIs---
The evening times., 1900-07-17

Washington Loan and Trust Company: 10
l69. Ia l. -; Capital Traction. scrip: S2fl
11G7: Capital Traction: 60G103 ID; Mer-
SenthalcT Linotype: I0G1S1 3-S, 100
The evening times., 1900-07-17

sleep all results of Youthful errors, ETC. such as
Drains, Losses, Impotence, Lame Back and Vari-
cocele. Over 1000 gave testimony IN 1899. / an
swer all letters personally. or belt may be ex-
amined at my Office.
DR. N. G. SANDEN. $40 B'dway. New York, NY
The evening times., 1900-07-17

There was selling of Brooklyn Rapid
Transit by the professionals. but in this
quarter some support developed, and the
stock held its own fairly well
The evening times., 1900-07-17

There was a continuance OF the dull mar
ket this morning. business in the general
list being almost at a standsti'l Ole or
Two securities were traded in somewhat
actively, but even in these fluctuations
were not Important during the morning
hours. Il is more than ever evident that
the market IS in the hands of the profes-
sionals almost entirely. The cliQues are
aided by some small commission buying
from time TO time, but the great bulk of
the daily business s done by the traders.
Il is difficult now 70 predict when this con-
dlticn OF affairs will end. and until il does
The huctuauons Of prices may be expected
TO be small AT the moment the chances
favor decline, after the advance OF the
past few days. The American market has
not yet seemed to be much affected by the
news from China. but the money conditions
IN Europe show that there is grave con-
slderatiOn OF the situation there. AT some
time in the near future Wall Street is
hkely TO wake up to an acute realization
OF H. At present the surface professional
movement is dominated by the better crop
outlook, which has helped the grangers and
the Pacific securities, and, through them
the entire market A number of fine earn
ln6s statements also have had their effect.
and another factor has been the statistics
OF American foreign commerce during June
and the fiscal year. given out bv rha Ru
reau OF Statistics. All of these matters
VIII have their large effect on the ultimate
market. They are The things that rnal-e a
large and important advance in nrices du--
ing the coming months almost certain.
But there is little reason TO believe thar
Ibey VIII long prevent the professionals
from turning professional market down
ward al this time.
The evening times., 1900-07-17

Washington Stock ExcDanEe.
sales-Columbia r. R. 5's: $5O06112;
West End National Bank: 1OG1I7 1-2:
The evening times., 1900-07-17
tNduS Ui bIV ON FURNITURE.
tPIANOS HORSES

agons, etc. a. sowesS rates and the day
vou apply. We are leaning On the Bulldog and
Lean Association plan, zhich makes the cost OF
carving loans r-ISh less than you pay else
Snere and allows you 70 pay il Oh in any sized
rotss you desire, running from oEe to twelve
month"; You only pay for the use OF money sor
rhe length Of tirze yea carry IL II you have a
loan with some other company we VIII pay l.
ef ana advance you more money ii desired. Rates
cheerfully given and no cost to you unless loan
= made Loans made anywhere IN The District
Csn and get rates Front ROOM arsI fOor. Sci.
entifc American BUtlding-
National Mortgage Loan Co.
CPS Street n M.
ro6-4
The evening times., 1900-07-17
DAILVAY LIST ADVANCES
TEsnsit Shares Enliyen Wall Street
at the Opening.

II. Paul. cnion Pacific, Baltimore
aud OhIo. and HARRINGTON and
The Industrial Quarter and some
oS the specinIties Rather Heavy.