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Evening star., 1901-08-28
BEFORE THE TRIAL BOARD.
Policeman SteventOn ArraiEned OF
Jennie Fa1dOn's Charges.

Policeman SteyentOn Arra1EneO Oh
Jennie Fa1dOn's Charges.
Policeman A. A. Steventon Of the third
precinct, against whom charges Of improper
conduct were recently filed by Jennie Fal-
den colored, appeared before the police
trial board today and a plea Of not guilty
was entered Lieut.. w. w. Jordan. who
was acting night inspector at the time he
investigated the case. was present In the
role of prosecutor. He was assisted by At
torney Patterson. For the defense Attor-
neys Jeffords and Kicks appeared, while
Capts. Gessford and Pearson and Lieut..
Swindells composed the trial board.
More than a dozen witnesses who had
been summoned by the prosecution were
In attendance and number of witnesses
for the officer were also present. Jennie
and her twelve-months-ol baby were con-
spicuously absent. The name of the mother
of the infant was called number of times,
but there came no response.
Mrs. Bette Falden. the baby's grand
mother, responded when her name was
called and related her story of the affair.
She said she had known the policeman for
about three years and said he had visited
her daughter Jennie, who is about seven
teen years old Thirteen months ago, she
said. her daughter became mother.
Mrs FaIden said she first knew Of her
daughters condition when the policeman
told her of 1t, and she accused him then
of being the cause. She told the trial
board that he said he would take Jennie
away and would care for the child.
Witness said she moved several times dur
ing the past three years, and her daugh-
ter. she declared, left home once at the
solicitation Of the officer. Steventon, she
said, called on Jennie a number Of times
and remained long as two or three
hours She first became acquainted with
him when he called at her house in Mar
BILE alley and said he wanted to watch a
house from her window. She said he
called on her last night and asked her and
her daughter not to appear against him to-
day.
Mrs. Harris. colored, a midwife, testified
to the birth Of the child at No. IT F street
northeast little more than a year ago.
The entry in her book showed that Arthur
Barnes" of Virginia and Jamie Falling of
the same state are father and mother of the
child. Mrs. Harris said she mailed the
birth certificate to the health Office. but
Lieut.. Jordan said he could find no record
of it there.
Mrs. johnson, colored, who lived at No. 10
street year ago. testified that she was
present at the birth of the child She said
she saw the accused policeman call at the
Falden house one time about midnight
Several other witnesses were heard for
the prosecution, after which Officer Steven
ton made general denial of the charges
against him
Evening star., 1901-08-28
AFFAIRS IN GEoRGETowN.
General and Personal Items Gathere
West of Rock Creek.

General and Personal Items Gathered
West of Rock Creek.
Some excitement was occasioned last
evening at the corner of 33d and r streets
by the actions Of a colored woman, who
was executing an Indian war dance and
whooping I'm a most boisterous way. Po-
1iceman J. A. Hall and a civilian were at
tracted to the scene, and between them
they managed to get the woman to the
station house, where she gave the name of
Eunia Blackwell. and her age as twenty
seven. It was later ascertained that she Is
subject to spells Of mental alteration. and
about two weeks ago. while laboring un-
der an hallucination, made trip to Balti-
more.
While In Baltimore early this month the
woman was arrested and sent to the In
sane pavilion at Bay View Her husband
brought her here and she was committed
took place. few days later, her condition
had so much improved that she was re-
leased and returned to her home.
DR.. Mayfield, one Of the police surgeons.
examined her today. and pronounced her
insane. Sanitary Officer Frank, who has
charge of her case, said this afternoon that
she would be returned to the asylum.
John A. Heenan yesterday sold for john
Curtin the property officially designated
as part Of lot S3, square 1927. known as
3512 Q street, improved by a swo-story,
basement and bay-window press brick
dwelling. No consideration is named, but
the sum paid Is said to be about $4,000.
The purchaser was Sergeant James COnlon
of the Georgetown police station, who ex-
poets to occupy the dwelling
A pleasant surprise was rendered Mrs.
Lucinda Newman last evening at the resi-
dence Of her daughter, Mrs. McFadden of
1888 street, In honor Of her return to the
city, as well as Of her seventy y-sixth birth
day anniversary. number of relatives
and friends were present.
Mr.. David Lawrence returned last even
ing from trip to Buffalo, Niagara Falls.
Thousand Islands, Toronto. Canada, and
other points Of interest
A number of Georgetown people visited
the Rockville fair today.
The condition of young Albert Eougfton
of street is reported to be improving
rapidly. Several weeks ago ne was brought
home from Norfolk, Va, suffering with
typhoid fever
Evening star., 1901-08-28
OUT FOR SECOND SPIN
SHAMROCK II CRUISES AROUND IN
u ~
). SANDY HOOK BAY.
Had . Good Breeze and Showed Salts
factory Speed Under All
N
Conditions.

NEW YORK, August 2S.-Under q clear
sky withrthe wind blowing steady twelve
mile bree1H from the east today, the Sham
rock III sSiipped her noorings and under
mainsafItelub topsail and tb, tackled back
and FORTH across Sandy Hook bay, appar-
emily waiting to- be joined by the Erin, with
guests Of Sir Thomas Upton on board.
With her sheets well of and with the
wind on her starboard quarter, the Sham
rock II rounded the west spit and made a
long reach up the bay, followed by the
Erin, going at good speed
The Shamrock continued sailing up the
Day. passing the Narrows at 1870 pm.
Capt. Sycamore evidently intended to go
over the same course inside the bay as yes
terday.
The Shamrock continued up the bay as
far as quarantine, and then at 1910 she
started down the bay again.
When opposite Coney Island Point at
l2:5 p. m, the Shamrock II went about and
on the port tack cIose-hauled. made long
reach, heading down the main ship cham
mel Notwithstanding that there was a
strong flood tide and that the wind had
looted at lively gait down the bay.
Inc YACHT still on the port tack, with
her sails setting perfectly, passed the
southwest spit at 1:23 pm, and at 1:26
Pm went about on starboard tack. She
was timed In stays at this point and 1T
TOOK but 16 seconds to change from one
tack to another.
The Shamrock II, after rounding the
spit, instead of going on outside the Hook
ioF trial over the cup course, kept on
the starboard tack back up the bay again,
following the same route taken earlier
In the day. At las pm., the indications
were that Sir Thomas would not have his
poat go for trial outside today, but
would keep her in the lower bay.
tt Is seven and three-quarter nautical
miles from the southwest spit to the Mar
rows At 2:15 pm, while in the Narrows
and close to the Fort Hamilton Shore the
Shamrock came about, and on the port
tack steered down the bay once more
. The Shamrock continued on her second
trip up the bay with mafnsaiI, jib, fore
stasail, baby jb' topsail and racing club
topsail, making the run from the southwest
spit In ten-mile breeze in forty-one min
uteS, !
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Jury of Appraisers Sworn In.

A jury Of appraisers in the case Of the
extension of 18th street northwest, in the
Howard University subdivision, appeared
before Justice Barnard in the District Su-
preme Court today, and the members were
sworn in. The jury consists Of Messrs.
Clement w. Howard. Nicholas H. Shea.
Edward Graves, John A. Hamilton, Will
lam s. Knox, Frank K. Raymond and
James w. Ratcliffe- It organized by nam
ing Mr.. Knox as foreman and Mr. Ray
mcnd as secretary.
The property to be viewed by the jury
and which is subject to assessment for
benefits is located on beth sides of 5th
street between Spruce and Pomeroy streets.
The jury will review the premises tomor-
row afternoon. and on Monday, September
9, will proceed to take testimony relating
to damages and benefits.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, Md. August 2s.-Flour quiet un-
! changed-receipts, 1O.141 barrels exports. 73,s7s
September. 73haZ3A; October, 74a74A; December.
78a70A steamer No. red, 6aa69A; receipts, 152,
sample. 60a741s; southern on grade, 7Oa74s. Corn
dull-mixed, spot and the month. 59ssa59N
els; exports none; southern white corn, 63 sales;
southern yellow corn, 62 asked. Oats steady-No.
q. $40 bushels; exports, none. Rye quiet-No.
nearby, 58ha57; No. western, 57ha5s; receipts,
2,3S4 bushels; exports, none. Hay firm-No
timothy, old, 1880. Grain freights, parcel room,
more doing; steamers dull unchanged Butter firm,
unchanged-fancy imitation, Halls; fancy creamery
2Oa21; fancy lsdle, 16a17; store packed, 12a14.
Eggs firm, unchanged-fresh 16Aal7: Cheese firm.
Sugar frm, unchanged-dins and coarse granulated.
6.8.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
BUILDING SITE SELECTED.
Location Chosen for the Home So
fnEs Bank.

Location Chosen for the Home Saw
fnEs Bank.
An important change Is to be made by
the Home Savings Bank, now at the north
east corner of 7th and L streets northwest.
The fine building site at the southeast cor
ner of 7th and K streets has been acquired,
and 1t is the purpose to erect handsome
banking building there.
The lot Is specially choice one, as it
comprises the western end Of the square,
and Is bounded by Massachusetts, avenue
and x and 7th streets. The frontage on
the latter street is twenty-four feet, while
the ground extends seventy-six feet on
Massachusetts avenue and eighty feet on
K street. The entire area, comprising
about 3,0S1 square feet can be utilized for
building purposes.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
GoRMAN FOR U. 8. SENATE.
His Candidacy Announced by c.
VivtOr Baughman.

VivtOr Baughman.
There was a meeting in New York city
last night of prominent Maryland demo-
Gratis. Among them were ex-senator Arthur
P. German, who went from Saratoga; Col.
l.. Victor Baughman and Murray yandiver,
chairman of the Maryland democratic state
committee.
Col Baughman, after the conference.
said: 'The Maryland democratic state COM
mittee will meet In Baltimore on September
3 and all the state leaders will be there.
Mr.. German, 1 am informed, will be a can
didate for reelection to the United States
Senate, and believe he will be elected"
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Wife Sues for Divorce.

Suit for divorce was filed today by Mary
e. Cook against Walter R. Cook The de-
fendant Is resident Of Prince Georges
county, Md, where the parties to the suit
were married November o. 1891. Mrs
Cook charges neglect and desertion. They
have one child, the custody Of which is
asked for by the wife.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
E1FiiBiao Appointed.

The President Ahas appointed Jose Abreu.
Filipino. an assistant In the Office of
the division ofAnaular affairs In the War
Department M. Abreu came to this coun-
try about year ago. and after taking a
course at the Columbian Law School here
took the summer course at Cornell Uniyer-
sity He viii be- given charge of work re-
lating to the Ph3sippines in the division over
which Colonel Edwards presides
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Secretary Long III I'm Maine.

dispatch from Boston. Mass, yesterday
says: Surgeon John F. Uric. United States
army. stationed at the receiving Office here,
left this morning for Buckfleld, Me-. where
Secretary Long Is I'LL. He expects to stay
with the Secretary two weeks. 1t In stated
that Mr.. Longs trouble Is not serious. It
Is believed to be a minor recurrence of
chronic stomach trouble Of years, for which
DIR. Uric has treated him before.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits were issued today as
follows: James E. Miller, to erect a one
story private brick stable In alley between
18th and 18th and d and E streets north
west, to cost $1,000.
Ada e. Dickerson, to build brick addition
and make repairs to 515 7th street north
east.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Funeral Of Mckenzie Scott.

The funeral Of the late Mckenzie Scott.
the well-known undertaken, who died at his
home. No. 43S I'd street southwest, Sunday
morning last, took place this afternoon at
1 o'clock from Zion Baptist Church. Rev.
made in Woodlawn cemetery. The deceased
belonged to a number of organizations
each of which was represented at the exer-
ciSeS.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Suggestion Approved.

Acting Engineer Commissioner New
conner has approved the recommendation
of the computing engineer that the fire
hydrant on Whitney avenue east Of
Brightwood avenue be removed to the curb
line to permit the laying of a cement side
walk. The cost of, removing the hydrant Is
estimated at $40.
Evening star., 1901-08-28

Purchases OF BOnds to COntinue
Secretary Gage will leave Washington
next Mondayafor the west. He expects
to be absent about month, and today he
gave instructions directing that the pur-
chases OF short-term bonds for the sinking
fund continue during his absence on the
same basis as heretofore. The Assistant
treasurer at ne3t York will receive and
pay for such bpnds as are delivered there
and the 9spal.ment .s @ IN Washington win
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Naval Association Meets

The Association Of United States Naval
Volunteers of the Spanish-American war
met at the Federal Union Hall, TO 9Th
street northwest, last night and commit
tees were appointed on constitution and by
laws and on legislation. and the latter COM
mittee was directed to correspond with
other Spanish-American War Volunteer AS
sociations as to legislation In Congress dur
ing next session for the benefit of veterans.
The next meeting of the association will
be held in September
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Again In the Tolls.

Johanna Quill. who recently said she had
been an inmate OF the workhouse 1000
times. was again prisoner In the Police
Court today The charge was vagrancy, as
usual. and being convicted. Judge Mills
fined her SO, with thirty days on the farm
as the alternative. s ,.s-
Evening star., 1901-08-28
For z sico,nfSrt Sf the 6. a. =

CLEVELAND. Ohio. August 2s.-Ths
Grand Army committee on public comfort,
which has charge Of assigning quarters to
applicants In boarding houses and private
homes. Will not assign quarters In advance,
but on arrival OF applicants. Hence, there
will be no discrimination. The quarters
win be assignee from the headquarters OF
the committee at 642 Superior street. There
II stiu plenty OF room In the many and
large boarding houses and hotels In the
city. g
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Weather Men Discus. Foreca.,

MILWAUKEE,, August 28.-Forecasts
and their formulation were discussed to-
day in the weather bureau officials con-
vention. James Berry Of Washington oc-
cupied the chair. Henry ]. Cox, professor
of meteorology at Chicago, and Prof A. J.
Henry of Washington were among those
who spoke today.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
CITY OF TRENTON BLOWS UP.

Disaster TO Passenger Steamer Re.
ported I'm Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA. August 2s.-A tele-
phone message just received here says the
boilers Of the river steamer City of Tren-
ton blew up of Torresdale, Pa, fifteen
miles north of Philadelphia. this afternoon.
The steamboat carries passengers and
freight on the Delaware between this city
and Trenton
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Released ON Bond.

William Henson. colOred, has been re-
leased on $500 bonds in the Police Court by
Judge Mills to answer the charge OF sell
Ing liquor without license at Eureka
Park, Hinsdale, Monday night.
Evening star., 1901-08-28

Mrs. Fields Remains to Rest Here,
Funeral services were held in Oakland.
services were held In Oakland, Cal, yes
Cal. yesterday over the remains Of Mrs.
Susan Field. widow Of Stephen ]. Field.
late OF the United States Supreme Court.
Her body was placed in a receiving vault.
pending interment In Washington.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
New Destroyer Launcbea.

The torpedo boat destroyer Bainbridge
was launched yesterday at Neafie & Levy's
ship yard, Philadelphia. The little war
vessel was christened by Miss Louise Adele
Bainbridge-Hon, daughter Of Captain Balm
bridge-Hon and granddaughter of Commo-
dore Bafnbrfdge
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Decree Signed.

Justice Barnard Of the District Supreme
Court has signed a decree granting
divorce to Agnes Johnson from Charles
Johnson.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Oleomargarfne Reel.ssaa.x.

The State Department has been Informed
by Consul Canada at Vera Cruz, Mexico.
that. by recent treasury decision. oleo-
margarine has been reclassifed. and the
duty reduced from Is cents to 20 cents
Mexican currency per kilogram (about ~
pounds).
Evening star., 1901-08-28

Pay DireStOr Smith Retired.
Pay Director p A. Smith has been placed
upon the r4tirsds ssist OF the navy on account
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Double Crime Due to whi.ky.

BELLAIRE, Ohio, August 2S.-At Bealls-
vile. near here, last night, VIM. Mont
gomery, well-to-do farmer. while intoxf-
Gated. fatally shot his wife and then turned
the revolver on himself, committing sui
eide.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Order Against Issuing Permits.

Major Sylvester, superintendent Of police.
this afternoon issued orders that In future
no permits be given by the police depart
ment for entertainments within the Dis
trfct In the vicinity of Chesapeake juno
tion. The order goes into effect imme-
diatelY.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Brooklyn street Car. Coll,ae,

BfOokIyn Street Cars Collide.
NEW YORK, August 28-One man was
badly injured and a dozen other persons
more or less bruised and cut In q collision
between two trolley cars in front of the
Borough Hall, Brooklyn. today. The acct
dent was caused by q misplaced switch.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Buffalo Ar~ives u ar.e.oel

Buffalo AErfves ~ Greenook.
GREENOCK, Scotland. August q. =
The United States training ship Buffalo,
Commander Charlsss I. Hutchins. COM
manding, which, sailed from New York
July II on cruise, has arrived here.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York stock

New York Stock Market.
Furnished by w. B. Hibbs q Co. banker.
ana brokers' i4l9 + ST.. members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs u.
denburg. Thalmann & Co... New York
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-11-14
BATTLE OF T~IPPECANoE.
Tvs Anniversary Celebrated at the
New Tomb of Gen. William
Henry Harrison.

Cincinnati, Nov. 1.-THE anniver.
sary of the battle of Tippecanoe was
celebrated, yesterday, with a very
large attendance at the new tomb OF
Gen. William Henry Harrison, at
North Bend, O.. near this city. The
late President Benjamin Harrison, be.
fore his death, had a new tomb built
over the grave of his illustrious
grandfather.
Mayer Gleason of Cleaves deliv-
cred the welcome address, and was
responded to by Judge Bode, of Gin
cinnati, the principal address being
by Congressman Jacob FL. Cromwell,
of Cincinnati, followed by Judge Con-
nor, Capt. McClung and others. A
wreath of flowers was placed on the
tomb by Carl Schmidt, president of
the United German singing societies
of Cincinnati. None of the members
of the Harrison family were present.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-11-14
MAD. MIsCHIEvoUs WATERS.
Disastrous Results of n Break In q
36-inch High Pressure
Water Main.

New York, Nov. 6.-A 36-inch water
main that supplies the high pressure
service for Columbia and Washington
Heights broke, yesterday, and sent a
flood of swirling water down the hill
into the excavation for the rapid
transit tunnel. The break occurred
at Broadway and One Hundred and
Thirty-third street, and was caused
by a blast in a nearby trench. The
water quickly filled the trench and
sent the laborers at work in it sour
rying to higher ground. The flood, in
it's rush down hill made washouts ten
feet deep in the streets. Several
teams were caught in the stream,
and the drivers nae to jump for safe
ty. At one Hundred and Twenty
ninth street part Of the flood was
diverted into a shaft of the Rapid
Transit tunnel, and the laborers were
quickly driven out. Before the water
was shut off at the pumping station
a damage that will reach many thou
sands of dollars was done to the
streets and tunnel.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-11-14
talked WITH ROOSEVELT.
Senator Cu11om, of Illinois, Learns
Something About Promotions
to Brigadier- Generalships.
RECORD. NOT INFLUENCE, WILL COUNT.
Burrows Finam-
cial Legislation With the Presi-
dent-Senator Does Not Believe II
VIII Be Wise to Tinker with the
Revenue at Present.

Washington, Nov. 10.-The press
dent has declared to Senator Cullom,
of Illinois, hat in making the pro.
motions to the brigadier generalships
soon to become vacant, he would be
governed entirely by the record; that
it was his intention to promote thos,
most deserving Of promotion, and that
neither personal considerations nor
influence would count.
Senator Cullom had called on be.
half of Maj. Balance, who went into
the army from Peoria, and Maj. Nc
Clernand, a son of Gen. M~cClernand.
The latter was Gen. Skaters adjutant
during the Santiago campaign.
Senator Burrows, of Michigan.
talked with the president about finan-
cial legislation. Senator Burrows is
a member of the finance committee of
the senate, and is strongly opposed
at this time to any further reduction
of the governments income.
"I do not believe" said he, that
it would be wise to tinker with the
wen until we know exactly
what money will be needed. If we
are to build the Nicaragua canal, and
provide liberal amounts for the i'm
provement of rivers and harbors, it
would be the height of folly at this
time to slash the revenues
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-11-14
ruNY MATTERS MINCED UP.

In Prussia 500 men and 1,349 wom-
r. committed suicide in 1899.
Meetings of the common council in
atlanta are opened with prayer.
The Southern Cross is visible from
Havana on clear nights in spring and
early summer; it is very near the ho-
rizon.
instead of Icing a modern notion,
the plan of preventing destructive
storms by exploding bombs among the
clouds was suggested nearly 100 years
ago by Prof. Parrot, of Riga, in Rus
STA.
The title of prince of Wales is not
inherited. and has usually been be-
slowed by patent and investure,
though IN a few cases the heir to the
throne has become prince of Wales
simply by being so declared.
Every Cuban must have his helper"
says an army officer who has been
serving in the island. You cannot hire
a carpenter for an hour unless you pro-
vld him with a helper to hand his ham
mer and nails and talk to him."
The old liberty bell is to make yet
another trip from Philadelphia. Since
Its return from the Chicago worlds
falr it has been quietly at rest. But in
the latter part of December, probably,
1t will be taken to the exposition at
Charleston, S. C.
According to one of our contempo-
raries, Lieut.. Erich, OF the German
navy, has invented a chair which is an
absolute safeguard against the hor-
rors of seasickness. The chair is so
constructed that the occupant of 1t
could not possibly feel the rolling or
undulation of the. vessel, even in the
toughest weather. All he would have
to do would be to "sit tight till the
storm was over or the port reached.
So confident is Lieut.. Erich of the
value of his invention that he has
taken steps to patent it.