Evening Star Newspaper, May 26, 1893, Page 8

was 8 THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D. C. FRIDAY, MAY 26, 1893—TWELVE PAGES. ORATORY AND EXPRESSION, Commencement Exercises of the Martyn College at the National Theater. AX EXTENDED AND WELI-ARRANGED PROGRAM CAREFULLY AND INTELLIGENTLY CARRIED OUT BEFORE A LARGE AND ENTHUSTASTIC AUDIENCE—EVIDENCES OF DRAMATIC ABILITY ‘MANIFESTED BY MANY. College were held last night at the National Theater. ‘The house was crowded with an audience that was flattering in its attentiveness and demon- strative in its appreciation. The program was replete with rovelties and the audience bois- yee Pr The ability of the and their inte! in- RS ea pe ‘The entertainment was amateur, but not ama- The first on the program was » sories of _ as ls hargacee Parallels. Were rendered with facility and grace by = largo class of young men and women. ‘THE SALUTATORY. ‘The salutatory was delivered by Mr. J. O'C. Roberts. His text was “The Duty of the Audience.” He asked that the weak points might be overlooked and the strong ones re- warded. He spoke of oratory as one of the . influential and universally and were ancient arts, rare, forts Beecher, Spur- the class ex- la Pondering seeching, Rejection and Weeping, Triomph and 7, Blessing and Prayer, Companionship, Sbouting and Unpleasant Sounds, Obedience | and Silence. Contemplation and ‘Avarice, De- | fense aad Stealth, Astonishment and Excite- ment, Abject Fear and Threatening, Horror acd , Wounded and Assault, Death ang Baril. ‘Wm. B. Ehlen recited “The Penalty Was Paid.” It was » sensational story of an inno- cont man convicte. of murder by circumstan- til evidence, executed, pronounced dead, revived andescaped. He did it in a thrilling i SILENT EXPRESSION. 78 i| ports of garbage having been dumped in tho GARBAGE COMPLAINTS. ‘They Begin to Come Into the Health Office in @ Lively Manner. the matter with the garbage man?” asked a citizen who appeared at the health of- | fice yesterday to make complaint. ‘The wagon comes when I make a complaint and then he is not seen again until I make another.” Wednesday there were thirty-two complaints received, while there were forty the day be- fore, “No garbage collected here since Monday = week ago,” writes A. I. Buebler of No. 827 F street northeast under date of May 24. “The garbage is easy to get and has been shown the collector several times, but when he does visit this neighborhood, which is very seldom, he will invariably go to the alleys across the street and make great ado about slop. but very sel- dom bothers to look at my place.” ©. 3. Hammersly of No. 1252 9th street in- quires why it is that the garbage is never col- lected until the health office is notified. “The garbage has not been collected for more than « week," is the complaint of F. J. Mul- 0 ATTENTION PAID TO REPORTS. From 106 8d street northeast comes a com- plaint that the odor from the garbage is offen- sive. ‘Ihave reported by postal three times this week to the police about my garbage and ‘eone haa been fo remove it for You dave” . Sparks complains that the garbage man has not called at hie house for ten days. “The garbage man has not been at my house for two weeks,” writes Dr. McLaughlin. Dr. 5. B. Grimth, tn a communication, ears: “I would respectfuily call your attention to the neglect of the garbage collector for this locality. This functionary has not collected the garbage for several week He came today, collected that of our neighbors and walked off. leaving ours, Will you kindly have the abuse cor- rected?” “Sixth complaint,” is written on the postal received from G. W. Uline. ‘Please have the oved from 705 12th street north-, east, the complaint. “It has not been removed this year, except upon a written re- juest and when an inspector was around with cart.” DUMPED IX THE RIVER. Inspector Beaumont has investigated the re- Fiver,and his report corroborates the statement made in Tux Stan a few days ago. ‘He has also mace an iaspection of the Anacostia district und in his report he say “Iam convinced that the only garbage col- lectors in Anacostia are those whonever pass over the Anacostia bridge from the Washington side. The only means of destroying the garbage is by carrying it to the river or by paying the colored people who live beyond the village to carry it away. As tho warm weather ap- proaches this will be a sericus matterand shot be attended to prompity.”” In conclusion the inspector say: recommend that you will attention of the authorities to this alarming situation.” NON-MARKSMEN SHOOTING. District National Guardsmen Are Adding to Their Efficiency Right Along. Wednesday night the non-marksmen company team match opened up in the District Ni tional Guard rifle gallery. The competition will be participated in by teams of ten men who have not yet qualified as marksmen, and as sev- eral companies have lees than ten soldiers below that grade there may not in all the competition be more than a dozen teams. But two reported atthe gallery yesterday evening. Lieut. T. 8. King was range officer. The teams and scores were as follows. Company C, third battalion.—Private Tyler, 38; Private Barker, 35; Corporal Leeman, 26: Private Whitaker, ‘36; Private Marceron, 20; Private McCarthy, 25; Sergeant Harlow, 28; Sergeant Bumpus, 43; Corporal J. Leeman, 33; Sergeant Bailey, 39. Total 323. Company D,’ third battalion—Sergt. Over- acker, $2; Corp. Nordeman, 38; Private Bur- dine. 19; Private Jennings, 29; Private Conver, 21; Private Koehler, $9 spbnvate Sallivan, 29; ivate U rmwn, vate Queenbury, 33; Private For, 21. Total, 254. ‘THE SECCND'S OFFICERS’ TEAM. On Saturday evening at 8 o'clock the officers who will comprise the teams which is to shoot against that of the firs: regiment will meot at the second brigade rifle gallery for practice, which will take the form of a match between the officers and the enlisted men who have been se- lected to do their best on Monday evening next. The officers’ team is to be composed of Col. Clay, Maj. Rartlett, Maj. Campbell, Capt. Sal- mon, Capt. Williams, Capt. mond, Lieut. Stephan, Lieut. Moore, Lieut. Tomliuson_ and Lieut. Simonson, with Capt. Walsh and Capt. Smoot as alternates. —_->—— BROUGHT HERE. ‘Two Young Men Charged With Selling Other People’s Property. In a cell at the sixth police station are two young men, Charles Shelor and John Welty, the charge against them being grand lar- ceny. The former, although only nine- teen years old, has been married a year and the latter, wko is about the same age is a single man. They were placed behind the bars Wednesday evening by Detec- tives Wheeler and Quinlan, who brought them here from Charleston, W. Va. It is charged that a week ago they stole a chest containing papers, books and andies from the Union News Company at the Baltimore and Ohio depot. ‘The chest was put ena train and taken as far as Harpers Ferry. From there it is charged ihey started on a peddling expedition, and when they reached Shenandoah junction’ they were arrested on a charge of attempting to beat a botel bill of $2 and sent to Charlestown for trial. For that offense they were sentenced 30 five days cach in jail. Detectives Wheeler and Quinlan, who were working up the case,learned of their arrest and went to Charlestown yester- — > Mrs. Hall Wants a Divorce. Mary E. Hall has, by H. M. Westfall, filed a bill for divorce from Wm. R. Hall. They were Under silent expression the class crecuted s wonderful variety of gestures, illustrating « reading by Mr. Roberts. Shaftesbury tableaux monvants were given, resenting ““Nizht.”” the tria’ scene from the | “The Mouse” and the the “Glory of the Flag” Edna Reid Edgerly evoked ‘Childhood's ereditably with the following cast: ‘Baron on FTC ; Mra. Minnie Bird Jenks; Mrs. Spoke, Eliza Seta “Morrie: Are 3 Johnson; Mrs. Quick, 5 Mrs. Slow, The ladies vented a number of hits at the expense of the team, im- ‘Clemons’ gare the “Tall male Heart” with dramatic fire and effect. A COMEDY SEIT. “The Umbrella Scene,” a comedy skit, wae by Miss M. Lulu West as Cissy and ‘Wm. B. Ehlen as Algy. and Miss Katre Garner enacted ner tedly true to life. “The Merchant” was creditably done by Miss i Miss Zue H. C. Robinson, and Brockett played ‘A Fair Schemer” to perfec- MeMillan recited “A Misguided | police headq: married November 18, 1892, and ahe charges him with crnel treatment, threats to kill her. &c., and attempting to kill her by stabbing on March 7 last. Hall was recently convicted in the Criminal Court of the last assault and sentenced to five years in the Albany peniten- tuary. es A Visitor From Syria. Archbishop Satolli was yesterday visited by the Rev. Joseph Yasbek, a Maronite priest from Mount Lebanon, Syria, in Asia Minor, in charge of the Catholics of this rite throughout Amer- fea. He comes to this country to inquire into and report on the conditions of his various mis- sions, There are about 4,000 Maronite priests in this country. New York alone baving about 500 of them. “Father Yasbek expressed himself as much pleased with the progress of the missions. ee ‘The Monument Tip. To the Pattor of The Evening Star: For the information of H. 0. H., whose in- teresting item on ‘The Monument Tip Ablaze” appears in this evening's Stan, allow me to state that during Thanksgiving week of 1892, each bright day, between 10 and 11a. m., from the corner of 13th and E streets northwest to the National Theater (north side), I observed the tip of the monument reflecting a brilliant silvery light far outshining any star. I have also observed it in the evening from in front of uarters, but cannot give the date, exvept to say it was in summer. KKA SES Mt. Vernon Seminary. ‘The graduating exercises of Mt. Vernon Sem- inary take place on June 6 at the Metropolitan tion. “The Puzzled Husband” was acted by Mr. Frank T. Chapman and Miss Elizabeth Morris. “How Salvador Won” was delightfully de- ¢laimed by Miss Minnie M. Clemons. “The Paderewski Recital,” a pathetic comedy, was played by Miss Katye Garner as Madame Von Justrich, Miss Sadie C. Robinson as Ars. Mac Wardallisher, Miss Minnie M. Clemons ae Mrs. En Vias, Alice B. Chapman as F Mre. Cy Nick, Mr. C. A. Harbaugh as Peter Von Justrich, and Mr. Harry P. Wilkins as Paderewski. Miss Emilie C did “Our Folks" ¢leveriy, Miss Sue H. Brockett rendered “Bird Sketches,” Miss Sadie €. Robinson recited “Marble Dream,” Mise Elizabeth Morris “The «Physical Culture” was shown by Miss Effie Johnson, and the whole closed with the singing “Old Lang Syne” by the audience and Ciass. Sores. Many well-known society people occupied the boxes last night, Mr. Howland, Ed. Hay Many bright and promising young pupils, who have not yet overcome their timidity, refrained from participation in last night'sentertainment. Among the promising talent brought before the footlights last evening Mr. Harry P. Wilkins, Methodist Church, at 445 and C streets. Mrs. Somers’ graduates this year are fully capable of Keeping up the high reputation which the sehool has made. acai ees Six O’clock Club Excursion. ‘Tho members of this select but democratic organization known as the Six O'clock Club, will dine tomorrow evening at Marshall Hall, leaving by the Macalester at 6 p.m. Incidentally they will discuss “How to Make the Political Guillotine Painless.” A great fature awaits the person who discovers this secret, soannbembarate Real Estate Matters. Woodbury Blair has purchased for $17,237.20 of the Washington Loan and Trust Company lots 16 to 24 and 33 and 39, aq. 36, of Petworth, Rudolph Eichhorn has ‘bought for $8,150 of W. J. Miller lot 12, sq. 580, 25x83 ft. 43 in, at the southwest corner of 3d and G streets west. Charles Schroth has bought for $7,000 of Emma L. Hudson sub 40, 19 ft. 434 in. on Penn- sylvania avenue and 20 ft. on C street between 6th and 7th streets southeast. E. 8 Me‘lurtin of Huntingdon, Pa., bas bought of W. S. McDowell for $10,500 pt. lot 2, 8q. 211, 21x80 ft. on N between 14th and 15th streets northwest. ee ae Aid for the Children’s Hospital. The following additional contributions have been received at Tux Star office for the Children’s Hospital: Heretofore acknowledged. In memory of G. W. L. his characters of the tramp in “Us Tramps’ and the only Paderewski, deserves all the high compliments bestowed upon him. He has un- doubtedlv a great future before him. ‘Miss Katye Garner, the charming young Indy who amused the andience by her exquisite ‘work as “‘the fashionable Iady in church” and Aire. Vou Justrich in the “Paderewski Re- cital,” reflects great credit upon the college as @ signal proof Low natural talent may be devel. oped by training. Mr. Wm. R. Blackford has all the elements in him that go to make a fine and successful orator. Mr. Frank T. Chapman succeeded in demon- strating hi« capacity for fine mimicry particu- larly well in the pantomime, “How a Young iy Dresses.”” Mrs. Flizabeth Morris, in the Indicrous scene, “A Puzzled Husband,” played the mari- tal curtain lecturer to perfection. Her rendi- tion was worthy of the finest stage in the country. ‘Miss Minnie M. Clemons demonstrated in her Tenditions of “The Telltale Heart” and ‘How Salvator Won” that she rare dramatic power, coupled with a strong yet pleasi and flexible voice. ay ere Miss Sadie C. Robinson evinced wonderful adaptability in the recitation of “The Con; Merchant," and her stately appearance in # “Marble Dream” fairly captured the audience. Miss Emilie Compton is another young pupil who has exchanged the world’s fair city for t $stional capital, where fair ones are to be met all the year ‘round. Hor recitation of Folks” was heartily applauded. ‘Abbie Johnson, who led the physical alture class exhibition at the close, is the youngest daughter of Judge and Mra. W. T. Jobnson of this city, and a graduate of the ical culture class of Harvard of "91. Her | fine work reflects great credit upon herself as | well as upon the institution, and was, though | last, not the least interes event upon the | and varied program. | e college has ixsted a prospectus of next season's course. promising many interesting | events for the season. — Keception to Rev. Mr. Jenifer. A largely attended reception was tendered the Rev. John T. Jenifer, the lately assigned pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, ‘Wednesday evening by the congregation. Mr. W. G. Hall presided and addresses of welcome were made by T. H. Wright on the part of the eburch, P. A. Goines on bebalf of the board of E. Hunt for the ste H. ton for the choir and W. H. Connei Sunday school. The pastor feelingly responded and individ- aally received the members of his church. The thoir rendered the music, and A. W. Armot and J. H. Handy invoked the Divine Dieesing. for the | talent in Washington, rendered an enjoyable Mrs. Jno. M. Wilson. W. B. Webb... A frien Miss Mi Mise Harriet R. Southerland. Total to date... ——_— The Kohinoor of the Washington Monu- ment. To the Editor of The Evening ‘The luminous tip of the monument blazes for | F. the Northern Liberties as well as for Capitol Hill. The article in last evening's Star brought to my mind the recollection of having enjoyed this most entertaining sight some few years ago at the northeast entrance to Mt. Vernon Square. And the impression was quite distinct that it ‘was not at this season of the year, but in the month of October, that I was thus favored. On visiting that locality this morning the inter- vening branches of the full-leafed elms satisfied me that the impression was correct, as a view of the monument was intercepted by them. And if confirmation of the fact were needed, I had it from the tobaconist on the diagonally op- posite corner, who informed me that the blaze of this “‘golden round and top” of our planet's loftiest monument, as seen about 9 or 10 o'clock during the last days of October, was the chiefest attraction of that locality. J. H. B. ———_— St. John’s Chotr. St. John’s Parish Hall was crowded Wednes- day night by an audience such as only St. John's choir and love of musiccan call together. The boy choir, assisted by some of the best program. The boys sang finely. Tho feature was the solo of Master Merryman Walker, the soloist of the choir. The following program was rendered: Piano | solo, Tannhauser, Wagner-Liszt, William T. | Southard; chorus, Song of the Vikings, Fan- ing; soprano solo, Springtide, Miss Louise Moller; male quartet, selection, Messrs. Mul- | ledy, Penney, Atkinson’ and Spencer; violin solo, Polonaise in G, Viewxtemps, Mr. Robert C. | Stearns: recitation, Goblins, 3 rie: duct, Adieu ‘to the Woodlands, Pinsuti, Misses Mazie Rose and Jessie Tabler: Now by Day's Ketiring Lamp, Bishop: soprano solo. A Summer Night, Goring Thomas, Mra. Daisy Moore Roche; selection—(a) waltz, An- | dalusia—(b) intermezzo, Cavalleria Rusticana, | Mascagnt, Pizzicati Club; tenor solo, My Lad; | Come, Lohr, Mr. Perry B. Turpin: soprano | solo, © Promise Me, De Koven, Master Merry- |man Walker; bridal chorus,’ Rose Maiden, | Cowen. i 00 | division 2, day. Shelor formerly lived in Richmond. Welty belongs here and is saidto have been arrested 8 number of times. oo WILL ENFORCE THE RULES, ‘The Judges of the Court of Appeals Make ‘This Plain. ‘The Court of Appeals yesterday afternoon, in the ease of Charles H. Trunnell et al., ap- pellants, against Sarah L. Howes et ‘al., made ® ruling of unusual interest to the members of the bar of the court, and at the same time evidenced ® purpose of the court to rigidly enforce its rules. When the case was reached on the daily call Mr. J. J. Johnson, represent- ing the appellants, and Mr. John H. Adrians, for the appellees, announced that they were ready, but Mr. Adrians called the attention of the court to the fact that counsel for the ap- pellants had failed to observe the rule of the court requiring printed briefs to be prepared and furnished to the court and counsel on the other side. Mr. Johnson said that he had failed to prepare a brief for the reason that he thought it unnecessary. Chief Justice Alvey stated that the rules formulated by the court must be strictly observed, and it appeared that counsel for the appellants had not done so. ir. Johnson acknowledged that he had not so done, and requested that the case be continued. Chief Justice Alvey explained that such a course could not be pursued unless counsel on the other side consented. This Mr. Adrians stated he could not do, aud the chief justice then stated that the appeal would therefore have to be dismissed, and an order to that effect was accordingly made. on Death of Mr. Joseph Platz. Mr. Joseph Platz, an old and well-known citizen, died at his home on Pennsylvania ave- nue at an early hour yesterday morning after a short illness, Deceased, who was fifty-nine years old, came to this city about 1845 and was employed as bartender at a saloon on Pennsyl- vania avenue northwest between 2d and 3d streets, next to the building once occupied by the Adams Express Company. At the breaking outof the warhe entered the three months’ service with the District volunteers, and soon after the expiration of this service he opened a saloon on Pennsylvania avenue near the corner of 6th street. He soon became a member of the President's Mounted Guards, of which organization he was elected captain. This was while he was conducting a saloon for himself, and in those days he entertained many of the most prominent citizens of the District. Later he opened a saloon on Pennsylvania avenue southeast, where he conducted business up to the time of his death. His funeral will take place at 4 o'clock this afternoon from the Chureh of Reformation. po tame Wants a Trustee Appointed. W. A. Gordon, executor of the will of Vir- ginia E. Pickrell, has filed a bill against A. C. Pickrell (lunatic) asking for the appointment of a trustee to whom to pay money in his hands for the benefit of A. C. Pickrell. Damages Against Raflroad. In the case of Harrie Weaver, administratrix, gt. the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company for 210,000 damages on account of the death of Cecil Weaver, on trial in Circuit Court, Judge Cox, the court has directed a verdict for defendant. The de- ceased’s death was caused by being struck by the bridge at Cacopin, W. Va., in 1838, and it was claimed that contributory negligence was charegable to the deceased. ‘The German Dramatic Club. ‘The German Dramatic Club gave last night, at Willard Hall, the last entertainment of the season, ‘The hall was well filled by an appre- ciative audience, chiefly composed of ladies. The lastact of Scribe’s “Adrienne Lecouvreur,” one of Sara Bernhardt's favorite roles, was the opening piece, with Miss Anita Schade in the title role and Messrs. H. Rothschild as' Maurice, Claudy as Michonnet and Mrs. Boeltcr as lady's maid. ‘The highly dramatic features of the part of ‘Adrienne gave Miss Schade an op- portunity to display her remarkable histrionic talents and she was greatly applauded and twice called before the curtain, being also the recipi- ent of beautiful floral gifts, “The second piece was Ein Luegner der die Wahrheit Spricht” (a story teller who speaks the truth). Mr. Conley ‘as Heidenreich was as usual excellent. He has become very pro- ficient in the use of the German language and, besides, always acts well. Mr. Altrup, as Etienne, showed his versatile talents to perfec tion. Messrs. Boelter and Rothschild were also good. Misa B. Lutz and Miss H. Herzog are coming more and more in the foreground and give great promises for the next season. cucaradtielincny ‘The Capital Glee Club’s Excursion. The Capital Glee Club gave an excursion to Marshall Hall Tuesday evening. The club was accompanied by a host of friends and all had an all round good time. A delightful program was creditably rendered by the club under the leadership of Prof. DuShane Cloward and Mr. Charies Hanford recited with his usual success. All the attractions of Marshall Hall, shad. chowder and green lawns, were appropriately enjoyed. It was one of the most successful outings of the Potomac season, did credit to the managers, to the steamer people, to the treasury of the club and gave great satisfaction tothe patrons. ‘The home trip was made on schedule time. —_——__ couRTS. Egurry Covat—Chief Justice Bingham and Fudge Hagner. Yesterday—Carroll agt. Hill; defendant's mo- tion to vacate decree overruled. Burnett agt. Yoder; tax deed declared void. Dorsey agt. Doreey; sales ratified nisi. Today—Porter agt. Lancaster; demurrer sus- tained, bill dismissed. Barrett agt. Barrett; J. C. Foster's signature to will declared void. Holroyd agt. Bright; deposit ordered re- turned. Crown agt. Caton; M. and R. Caton made parties defendant, A BRAVE CAVALRYMAN, He Dashes After a Runaway Horse and Cleverly Captures Him. One of the prettiest pieces of horsemanship imaginabie was witnessed yesterday on I strect between 17th and 18th streots, The cavalry from Fort Myer, which had been over to take part in the exercises attendant upon the de- Parture of the infanta and her party, were re- turning to their barracks. They were in tho neighborhood of the University Club, when a horse attached to a wagon and standing by the sidewalk on I street became frightened at the procession and ran away, heading toward the west. A white trooper from the seventh at once left the line and putting spurs to his horse galloped at full speed after therunaway. Before the latter had had a chance to get very far the trooper had overtaken him, and riding beside him seized the bridle, and by a deft turn threw the horse back upon the ground. ‘Then coolly dismounting he held the horse and prevented him from getting up until he was ready to al- low it. Col. Henry at once rode up to the trooper, and commending his act ordered him to stay with tho horse until the driver claimed it, The whole thing was so neatly done as to arouse the enthusiastic praite of the bystanders who saw it, and the University Club men at once decided that what a Fort Myer trooper didn’t know about horses could not be learned in a riding school. —— ‘Warning Bells at the Junctions. To the Editor of The Evening Star: The narrow escape from severo injury of # gentleman at one of the junctions of the cable car line recently shows the importance of hay- ing the warning bells placed in sch a position on the car as to enable pedestrians to deter- mine readily the whereabouts of the car and the direction from which it is coming. .Placed ax they are on one side of the roof at the middle of the car the sound is very confusing, espec- ially to persons on the opposite side of the car, and when two cars are coming from opposite direction, Several accidents have come under the observation of the writer, which might un- doubtedly have been avoided had the belis been placed ina more suitable position. It is sug- gested that by placing these bells at the front of the ear, and on the lower part, the number of accidents would be reduced.” N. M. H. ptt canal Mrs, Flaherty in Danger. Edward A. Flaherty, a tinner, married a daughter of Mr. Andrew Gleason, the con- tractor, some years ago, and the couple opened & grocery store at 2d and C strects northwest. They lived happily together until the husband became too fond of strong drink,and then there was trouble fn the family. The divorce courts were not resorted to, but the husband was taken to the Police ‘Court on ® charge of threats. Judge Miller realized that the wife was in danger of injury, and required the hus- band to give security in the sum of €300, which was done, his father becoming bis surety. Flaherty made an effort to stop drinking, and succeeded until Wednesday, when he broke his pledge and again made like to his wife a burden. His arrest followed, and yesterday Judge Miller forfeited the bond and ordered that an effort be made to ccllect it. A new boud in the saine amount waa required, ‘his was fur- nished and Flaherty was released, —_ Faneral of Mr. Charles T. Curtis. Mr. Charles T. Curtis died Wednesday morn- ing of heart failure, after a brief illness, at his residence, No. 920 T street northwest. Mr. Curtie was born seventy-five years ago in Scituate, Mass., of which town he was tho representative in the Massachusetts legislature, For about fifty years he has been employed in responsible positions on various government works, His first work was done on Fort War- ren, in Boston harbor, and later he was em- ployed on the sea wall of Boston harbor and the Back bay improvements. In 1849 he mado atrip to California. His most important work was as superintendent under Gen. Meigs of the construction of the great Cabin John bridge. Since 1874 he has been employed in the construction of the great Boundary sewer and other improvements for the Distrigt. Services were conducted at his Inte residence yesterday by Rev. Mr. Muir of the E Street Baptist Church and by Rev. W. L. Miller of the Gurley Memorial Presbyterian Church. The interment will be at Scituate. ubeeatiaeaa ay Serious Runaway and Double Accident. Wednesday ateam belonging to Elphonzo Youngs Company became frightened at the electric cars on 7th street above Boundary and becoming uncontrollable the driver was thrown from the wagon, and after being dragged for some distance was obliged to relinquish his hold upon the lines and leave the terrified animal to the destruction of a new delivery wagon. ‘The driver, Charies Gordon, displayed great cour- age and determination in holding on to his reins as long as possible, even at the risk of his life, He was much bruised about his limbs and body and his face and head were badly cut. Indirectly as the result of this accident another man met with a still more serious and DECORATION DAY. The Official Order of Commander Faunce as to the Parade. ‘The following order has been issued by De- partment Commander Faunce of the G. A. R.: Heapgvuarters Department oF THE Potomac, Gnaxp Anmy of THE REPUBLIC, Washington, D. C., May 23, 1893, General orders, No. 6. 1, The department of the Potomac will make the usual parade on Memorial day, the 30th inst. The Pennsylvania avenue, the right resting on 15th street, and will move at 10a. m. sharp. 2. Post commanders will report with their commands to these headquarters at 9:30 a.m. 8. Comrade Joseph H. Jochum is appointed | officer of the day, who will have direction of the formation of the line which will be an- nounced in the official program. 4. Comrades should appear in the parade in uniform, or dark clothing, white gloves, and wear the G. A. R. badge. Post commanders ‘are requested to issue orders calling out their posta, Comrades of other departments who may be in the city on Memorial day are invited to join in the parade and the other services of the day. 5. By resolution of the executive committee on memorial services each comrade in the Parade is requested to carry a small bouquet. 6 Post commanders will forward to these headquarters without delay the names of the comrades of their posts that have died since December 31, 1892. 7. Sunday schools, public schools and pri- vate schools and citizens generally are solicited to contribute flowers, which should be sent to G. A. R. Hall, 1412 Pennsylvania avenue, on the 29th instant, or before 8 a.m. of the 30th, to Commander Edwin J. Sweet, chairman of the committee on decorations and grounds. If the chairman is notified in time flowers will be called for when it is not convenient to deliver them at the hall. By command of 8. E. Faucr, Department Commander. G. M. Husrep, Assistant Adjutant General. — A New Road Wanted. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Ata meeting of the directors of the Union Turnpike Company, for the purpose of taking action in regard to the occupancy of the Tth street road by the electric railroad, resolutions were unanimously adopted, pro- viding that as the outlet of the Union turnpike road to Washington is by the seventh street road and that road is now occupied by the tracks of the electric railroad and its cars are constantly running to and fro, hindering the travel by teams and wagons to a great extent ‘by frightening horses, break- ing vehicles, destroying property and endangering ' life, John Brady, — Henry Miller and George Bonifant be appointed a committee to confer with a like committee of the Ashton, Colesville and Washington turn- pits, Company, to wait upon the District of Co- lumbia Commissioners and try to get them to open a rond trom the end of the Union Turn- pike road at the District of Columbia, line into Vashington, so that perscns can drive into Washington without danger of being run over by the electric cars, Shonld they fail to get the Commissioners to open a road they are in- structed to petition Congress at their earliest opportunity to make the road t is a well known fact that there is more pro- duce hauled to the Washington market in wagons over the 7th street road that down the Brookvile, Sandy Springs and Ashto turnpike roads than by most all the other r that lead into Washington combined, but since the electric railroad has crowded tne teams to ‘one side of the road and has caused fo many accidents, the farmers are sending their pro- duce to Baltimore and other markets by rail- road instead of sending them to Washington in Wagons, and the consequence is that travel on the pikes that lead to the 7th street road has fallen off very much and the receipts re- duced accordingly. G. B. Laymiy, Mp. Ta The Colored High School Cadet Company prin. ‘The cadets of the colored High School on M street, who attracted such favorable notice in the inauguration parade, have made such rapid progrese under the capable instruction of Capt. Arthur Brooks of company A, first separate bat- talion, D.C. N. G., that they felt qualified to enter into a competitive contest, which came off at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Charch on M street between the first and second platoons for agold medal. Over 3,000 people packed the auditorium to its fullest capacity and some hun- dreds were refused admission. ‘The judges of the drill were Maj. C. A. Fleet- wood and First Lieuta, E, L, Webster and U. Hall. The chairman of the judges highly com- limented both platoons upon. the excellent rill put up, and Commissioner Ross presented the medal as awarded to the chief of the sec- ond platoon. ‘The judges afterward forwarded to Prof. Car- doza scopy of the markings in detail and letter further expressing their pleasure over the proficiency attamned, and noting the prin- cipal orrore made for the future besefit of the infal injury. Mr. T. Jarvis, a neighbor of ir. Youngs, had sent David Smith, one of his drivers, to assist in gathering up the wreck of the runaway. While doing so Smith madoa misstep,running his leg through the front wheel of his wagon, sustaining a bad fracture at the knee before his horse could be stopped. He was taken to tho Emergency Hospital in the patrol wagon, —— A Wabash Banquet. Fifteen graduates of Wabash College held a banquet last night. The college is located at Crawfordsville, Ind.. the home of Lew Wallace, Maurice Thompson and other authors. Prof. John L. Campbell, the vice president of Wa- bash, was the father of the Union Pacific rail- way and the centennial exposition. Among those present at the banquet were tho Rev. V. D. Collins, Washingington; J. L. French, Washington; H. H. Hart, Huron, Ohio; J. B. Donaldson, D. D., editor of the North ‘and West, Minneapolis; RK. F. Coyle, D. D., Oak- land, Cal.; G. C. Lami . M. Mills 10, 5 South Dakota, > Mich.; A. M. Work, Concert of the Carroll Institute Choral Soctety. ‘The second concert of the Carroll Institute Choral Society took place in the institute hall Wednesday evening and was listened to by a large and appreciative audience. The work of the socicty demonstrated the rapid improve- ment it had-made. The chorus singing was among tho best that has been heard and paz- ticularly in tho number from the ‘Cavallicra Rusticana” did the excellence of time and shading show prominently. Santuzza’s solo in this number was remarkably well sung by Miss Mary H. Howe, who displayed soprano voice of great purity and power. The other soloists were Misses Annie Louise Miller, Mamie Donnelly, Pauline Whitaker, Blanche Mattingly, Messrs. J. J. Fisher, James Nolan, Thomas A! Fitzgerald and Howard 0. Cook, all pupils of Sig. Maina, who is also the director of the i d all acquitted themselves with grent credit. 'The chimes chorus from “I Pagliacci,” which was sung for tho first time in America, was effectively given, as was the Juxta Crucem from Curti’s “‘Stabat Mater,” the solo of which was sung by Mr. J. J. Fisher. The concert closed with the fourth act of “Il ‘Travadors” with Miss Blanche Mattingly as Leonora, Thomas A. Fitzgerald, Ruiz; Howard 0. Cook, Manrico, and Sig. Maina, Count di Luna, all of whom sustained their roles well, the closing duet being given with genuine dramatic fervor, Miss Loulie Boone and Mi Jennie Glennan were the accom} 3, the latter having the harder of the work, which she performed in the most satisfactory manner. — An Unmailable Letter. Yesterday Lulu Morton, a young colored woman, was arraigned before United States Commissioner Samuel C. Mills, charged by P. 0. Inspector Wm. J. Maxwell with sending an indecent and scurrilous letter through the mails, addressed to one Rena Gordon, another young colored woman, on the 8th of last month. ‘he woman admitted mailing the letter and she was committed to jail for the action of the grand jury in default of $300 bond. pommel A Sult for Divorce. Maggie M. Hall has, by James H. Smith, filed a bill for a divorce from Leonidas i. Hall. They were married July 24, 1889, and she charges _—that in December, 1890, he commenced a course of eruel treatment, ‘which compelled her in December. 1893, to leave him. She asks for the custody of her child. ——__ Violation of the Dental Law. It is snid that the recent arrest of Dr. Geo. ‘Van de Veig was made simply to compel him to register his diploma with the health ofiicer, a technicality heretofore deemed unimportant company. The statement and letter were read to the class at ite drill assembly yesterday afternoon, and, summarized, is as follows (standard, 5): Judges. Ist plat, 2d plat, Maj. Fleetwood. 288 295 | Lient. Webste 314) Lieut. Hall . 315 Total’... 2d Second platoon wins by 46 points, —— At Mount Vernon, Mgr. Satolli, accompanied by Mgr. Sbarretti and Dr. Papi, his secretary, Dr. William Barry of England and five professors of the Catholic University, went down the river yesterda; visiting the tomb of Washington at Mount Vei non. ———— Ip the Criminal Court. In Criminal Court, Division 2, John Beall was convicted of housebreaking and Justice Cole sentenced him to five years in the Albany penitentiary. William 8. Brown, charged with petit lareeny from the person, withdrew his plea of not guilty, and pleading guilty was sentenced to ninety days in jail, ‘Thomas Conway, indicted for false pretenses, was acquitted. ‘Wm. Joinson and Harry Shea, alias Wm. Waters, plead not guilty to larce John’Settings plead not guilty to a charge of house breakin; ae The New Crier Qualifies. Yesterday Mr. Walter H. Robinson of College station, Md., who was appointed crier of the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia, qualified and entered upon his dutics. It is understood that Judge Cox of the Dis- trict Supreme Court indorsed Mr. Robinson's candidacy, and that he was also indorsed by Maryland influence. a The Electropoise. In the Equity Court Judge Hagner yes- terday issued a rule, upon filing of affidavits and exhibits, citing Hercules Sanchez and Lula Lenman to appear and show cause why they should not be adjudged in contempt of court for violating the injunction restraining them from all use of the word electropoise. ‘The rule is returnable June 5, 1893. The Bathing Beach to Open Monday. It is probable that the District bathing beach will be opened for the season on Monday next, sufficient subscriptions for the purpose having already been secured. Many of those making subscriptions expressed a dislike of the purpose ng the beach free to the public every nd requested that one day of every week be set apart for those willing to pay for the rivilege. It is understood that this will be done. Another innovation this season will be the setting apart of six bath houses for uso by female bathers. Superintendent Stevens, who has done so much for the enterprise, will again be in charge this season, and Policeman Colter will be detailed for duty there. — Musical Sotree. Tuesday evening Mra. E. Z, Perkins entertained her pupils in vocal cul- ture with a soiree musicale, the occa- sion being the close of the study term. The drawing room was well filled. The program was an excellent one. Aria, from Sampson and Delil Miss Ottelia Freyhold; ‘‘Beaut ” Miss Romaine Wendell of Adrian, liss Lena Free- Miss Rose Kelton, “Spring is “Home, Dearie, Pretty Rose,” “Thou'rt Like Unto » Flower,” Y Keeler of Chicago; “Where the Bee Sucks,” ‘Miss Caroline Hall of Titusville, Pa; “I Love and neglected by many. Dr. Van de Veig | agreed to attend to the matter immediately and | no penalty was theretore imposed. Thee,” Miss Sallie Scruggs of tur, “Fiddle and I,” Mr. Wilbur Delan obligato by Miss Myra Crittenden: “John An- I derson,” Mass Annie Ring of Watertown, N.Y. will form on the north side of | SOME GOOD ADDRESSES Made at the Epworth League Convention Last Night. TOPICS OF INTERFST ELOQUENTLY TREATED— PURITY OF LIFE DEMANDED OF THE NATIONAL LAW MAKERS— POSSIBILITIES OF THE LITERARY DEPARTMENT OF THE LEAGUE—BISHOP HURST'S ADDRESS, The evening session of the Epworth League attracted avery large attendance. ‘The evening Was quite warm, and the moving of the fans looked like a continuous Epworth salute. Upon the suggestion of Rev. Amos S, Bald- win of Muncy, Pa., who was to conduet the service, the time of the sunrise prayer meeting was changed from 4:29 a.m, to 6.a.m. Anotice was also read by the secretary in- viting the delegates to attend a gospel cart meeting in Judiciary Square this evening at 6 o'clock. REY. MR. BURNS’ ADDRESS. The first address was delivered by Rev. H. ‘M. Burns of Sherman, N. ¥., who spoke on the “Possibilities of the Literary Department.” In this day when sensuous literature was being circulated which appealed to the senses and | appetites and not to the soul; when men were secking gold, the almighty gold; when men were selling even their souls for gold, it might be well to inquire into the possibilities of the literature of the Epworth League. It could be made tocreate a desire for the reading of | chaste and beneficial literature. It bad been said that a conversation with a man will develo) the character of the literature he reads. It was possible through the literary department to awaken an interest in good literature and turn the public mind from the sensational trashy “stuff” of the present day, great masses of which were published in the daily press. Good literature should develop talent and the thinkers of the church and incite a spiritual ambition for standard writings. Speaking of the work of the league, it would be turned toward the taking from the platform of the ship of state the rotten plank of ram, domination and death and replace with a sound plank upon which all conld stand, It was pos- sible, through the literature of the league, to have the church govern politics instead of poli- ties domineering the church. SOMETHING ADOUT THE LAW MAKERS, Mr. Burns created something of a sensation by his statement that through the literary ce- partment it was possible to #o raise the star.d- ard of the reprerentatives of this country thai they would not attempt todebate great national problems on_ the floor of Congress with minds befuddled with rum, and whe would discover beforehand “where they were at.” Onewf the intentions of the rending course Was to strengthen Methodism and not to create bigots who would make bnir-splitting Gistinetions | rather than to serve the Lord loyalig. ‘The | Pomibilities of the literary department of the Jeagne he considered infinite for good. The recitation of the Chariot Race from “Ben Hur” by Miss Jessie Dalrymple of Philadelphia was thoroughly enjoyed. She spoke with con- siderable elocutionary power. In response to an enthurcastic encore Miss Dalrymple re- sponded with *The Catacombs.” VALUE OF TRAINED CHRINTIAXS. The Rey. D. S. Monroe of Altoona was to inave made an address, but was unavoidably ab- sent. In his stead the program was continued. Rev. Wm. Swindells of Philadelphia addressed himself to the subject “Value of Trained Christi ‘The supreme value of the trained Christians, he said, was shown by the Lord in the foundation of the church, and it was a wonder that there were so many converts on the day of Pentecost, for the speaker was a trained Christian and they were trained Chris- tians who listened to him. Mrs. T. J. Leak disappointed the audience, but her place was acceptably filled by Mr. Jus. Watson, « member of the choir of the Metro- itan Church, who sang a bass solo in excel- t voice. BISHOP HURST SPEAKS. In introducing Bishop Hurst Premdent Lock- wood suggested that the speaker be given the Epworth salute, which, like the Chautauqua sa- Inte, consisted of the waving handkerchief. Bishop Hurst said the people of Washington never went to bed until a Inte hour, and when they once got there they were perfectly satis- fied to remain. He intended to take his time. He spoke at considerable length in reference to the “American University,” the necessity for which was pressing, as nowhere in the world, potevenin Berlin, could higher intellectual teain- ing be obtained in a pure Christian atmoephere, This condition was brought to his attention by letters received from young Americans regret- ting that they could not secure the same educa- tional advantages in their own land, where a pure Christian air existe. This in itself he con. sidered sufficient reason why the work of push- ing the university to completion should be car- ried on with a will. The speaker then detailed the plans of the university at the present con- dition of the institution, its location, &c., all of which is known to Washingtonians. "The build- ing fund had rapidly increased and over €200,- 000 had been collected in money and pledges. The interest of an endowment of 100,000, which was being arranged for, would be de- voted to the interests of young ladies. Similar endowments were being planned, and all that was needed for a grand success was a rally to the support of the university by the entire church. ‘The meeting then adjourned. — Funeral of Mr. George Francis Dawson. The funeral of the late George Francis Daw- son will take place at 5 o'clock p.m. yesterday from St. James’ Episcopal Church on 8th street northwest. The honorary pall bearers were/Alfred Williams, Commissioner J. W. Ross, John J. Edson, George C. _ Gorham, ” Louis Abrahams,” Charles F. Benjamin, E. J. Smith, A. B. Colonna, John E. Herrell and Thomas W. Smith. The — active II bearers were Duncan S. Walker, H. L. ver, W. W. Wine, Geo. F. D. Rawlings, Law- rence Gardner and Thomas J. Luttrell. The interment was made at Congressional cemetery. —— Marini’s Hall Sold. ‘Messrs, Duncanson Brothers yesterday sold at public auction the property known as Marini’s Hall, at 914 E strect northwest, to Mrs, Bovee for $4.70 a square foot. It has a frontage of forty fect and runs toa thirty-foot alley in the rear, comprising about 9,000 feet of ground. The ground is improved by a large two-story building, which for many years was used as a dancing academy. A few years ago it was util- ized for goveramental purposes, but for two years past has been unoccupied. Where Filth Breeds Disease. To the Faitor of The Evening Star: With the foul conditions existing under the nose of the great, as described in last evening's Sra, readers may have a faint idea of the amount of filth that accumulates at the corner of 17th and E. streets northeast, where the waste from the big sewer isemptied into an open, shallow stream not over ten feet wide and nearly half a mile long, crossing 18th, 19th, 20th and 2ist streets. ‘This mass of refuse mat ter is allowed to accumulate in this stream and the foul gases from putrefaction are carried on the wings of morning to the uttermost parts of the city till a heavy rain washes it into the Eastern branch. It will bo well for all to remember at this time that it was this condition of open sewers against which tke people and the press of ‘Memphis raised the warning cry, but not until coflins were piled in tiers ten bigh in nearly every block were the authorities aroused from their lethargy. When the yellow fever epidemic resulting from this nuisance got a start it took but a little over two months to reduce Memphis from 4 population of 65,000 to 20.000. Since then Memphis has been kept comparatively clean, with the good results that might naturally be looked for. We read much about the beauty of Washi ton and justly so, but alas! we forget too often | that treacherous thorns lurk beneath beds of | owes. Within a few months nearly 300 dwellings have been erected in the vicinity of this hotbed | of disease, and as they are now nearly all occu- pied by plain, honest people, who dosire cheap jomes and low rents, something should be done to shield them from ‘the consequences of hav- ing the filth of the whole city, as it were, being dumped at their doors, Although law suits have resulted from this neglected place, although whole families have died and a score of children have been taken at once to the Childrén’s Hospital, although we are all commanded to live up to the health reg- ulations, this silent wholesale murder of inno- cents goes steadily on with a deaf ear to all complaints, The time has come when this sewer should be extended to the Eastern | branch; therefore let us hope that whatever | may be done temporarily the necessity for ex- tending it will be brought to the attention of Congress at an early day next session. A. M. Raywoxp, 706 17th street northeast. ———_—_ Tur Excrrston Lrrerary Soctery hold their Inst monthly entertainment and social this {evening ut 419 10th street at § o'clock. aT NEWS FKOM ROCKVILLE. Many Happenings of Interest in This ‘Thriving Maryland Town. Correspondence of The Evening Star. Rockviiix, May 26, 1893. In accordance with a previous notice a large number of the ladies of this piace ata recent | meeting held in the court house organized an | auxiliary association to the Rockville Cemetery | Association for the purpose of beautitying and | enlarging the Rockvilie cemeters, situated about two miles east of the town. Mrs, R. T. Veirs was chosen president, Mrs. N. D. Offutt, vice president; Mra, Nettie G. Offutt, secretar; Mrs. Chas, B. Dowiten, assistant secretary; Mrs, W. Veirs Bouie, jr., treasurer. Committees to solicit membership and to promote interest in the work were appointed, as follows: Presby- terian Church—Mrs. Jas. B. Henderson, Mrs, John J. Higgins. Baptist—Mrs. D. H. Bouii Mrs. C.W, Prettyman, Christian—Mrs. Wailace W. Welsh, Mra. Wm. Dorsey. Episcopal —Mrs. Mittie Anderson, Mra A. J. Almoney. Metho- dist—Mrs, E. E. Stonestreet, Mrs. Frank Allen, Arrangements aro in progress for a prover ob- servance of Decoration day. on the 30th inst, at the cemetery, The program will consist of | addresses, music and the decoration of the graves with flowers. Conveyances will be run during the day between Rockvilie and the cem- etery for the accommodation of those who wish to attend. A quarterly meeting for Rockville circuit of the M. E. Church South will be held at Emery Church on Sunday and Monday, 11th and 12 of June. On Sunday morning there will be communion service and preaching by Rev. L. L. Lioyd, and on Monday quarter'y conference an preaching by Rev. Dr. Rodgers, presiding elder, ‘ A largely attended picnic was given on esday under the auspices of Clagettsville age of Good Templars. at which an address was delivered by Grand Chicf Templar Bur- dette. Refreshments in abundance were served, _ The clerk of the circuit court yesterday issued marriage licenses to the following par- ties: Geo. H. Clagett and Susan G. Heeter, Alphonzo Mi. Swart and Caroline E. Thomp- son, Wim. E, Carroll and Maggie A. Seek. The commencement exercises of Oakmont School will take place on Monday, June 5, at Norman Hall, Gaithersburg. Miss Evelyn Peter, principal. will conduct the exercises, Mr. Horace Davis, having resigned control of the Sugarland School in Poolesville district, ‘Miss Wille Beale bas been appointed to the position. Mrs. Henry Bradley of Potomac district is at ffet mt on a visit to the home of her father, ir. J. M. Kilgovr, in Loudoan county, Va. Mrs. Elizabeth Shacffer has commenced the erection of a large fourteen-room dwelling house in the park, adjacent to the fair grounds, this place, ir, Lafayette Grifith, who has for some time been visiting his daughtef, Mrs. C. J. Cor- rick, at this place, on Wednesday returned to his home in hentuchy. | former resident of this located for several veare in South Dakota, this woek paid a visit to friends in thir vicinity. Mr. Manes Hamberger as trustee hay sold to SamueleDieber of Washington and M: Hookheimer of Baltimore. a farm on the Cur- duit road, formerly the property of Wm. T. Lynch, for $3,001. ‘The farm contains 100 acres and is well amproved. Rev. Father Reamy, chaplain in the United States nevy and the first priest ever appointe? to that position, spent yesterday with Kev. Father Roseustee] of St. Mary's Catholic Churca, is The festival of Mt. Pleasant M. E. Church South, held on Whit Monday, was quite a cess, the receipts amounting to €112.80, which will be devoted to paying off the debt ‘on the parsonage. A fair and festival for the benefit of St. Mary's HYATTSVILLE AND vicinity. Correspondence of The Evenine Star Hyarrevitie, Mp., May 26, 1893, A very attractive program will be omer at the commencement of the Maryland | cultural College this year. The Alumni Aveo ciation will participate in the exercises for th first time since its organization. The presider of this association, Mr. C. Hazen, basappeintd & reception committee consisting of Tolson, E. G. Niles and Frank Witmer thought that a large number of old ereduany of the institution will be present. The amocis, tion will hold a special executive mecting @ June 14 at 1 and elect officers for the ey, suing vear. It will also bold public mestigg an hour later, at which Mr. A. C. Tolson of tht Class of “s8 and Mr. Gray of Prince Predericy, 4 former graduate, will deliver orations on ty old and new alumni respectively. | Silvester of the college i* much int the meeting of this association and intends | do all in his Wm. T. Russell, pastor of St. Jerome's C Chureh, Hyattsville, will open the com: ‘Ment exercises at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, with a baccalanrente sermon. On Monday, J 12. 10 a.m.. the Athletic Association will wi a ld sports, including @ match of base ball, which will take = in the aff hoon. AtSo'clock that evening the tion will hold a pnolic meeting, at which Taliaferro in an appropriate «peech will # the prizes to the successful competitors im sports of the day, Class-day exercises will held on Tuosday, June 13, at 10 a.m., com; tive target practice will take place at 3: and a public meeting of the ‘Mercer prin} Society will be given at 8 p.m. The regular coramencement exercises gin on Wednesday, June 14, at 2 p.m. "heal dent Silvester will deliver the open and an address will also be made by Gen. Eaton, ex-commissioner of education of United States. Essays will be read by the lowing graduates: Charles Alvey of Washing Citizen- ton county, subject, *Individuali ship;” Samuel 8. Buckley, Baltimore subject, “Departments of Natural Agricultural Colleges;” Gustavus font ‘y county, subject, “The tural Future of Maryland: William La Frederick county, subject, “Industrial tion:” Henry ©. Sherman, Virginia, “The Reorganization of Our Military Diplomas will then be distributed and and honors will be awarded. The stage tastefully decorated for the occasion. An bition drill will be given on the campus at 439 m., and at § o’cloek that evening the annual ll, ‘which prorises to be a grand affair, will take plrce. > \wrenee, janie Archie Wells eaneht thirteen catfieh yee, ening in the Eastern branch west the railroad bridge. Sebeduies of personal property have bees sent to the citizons of this town by the new board of town commissioners, with the request that they will make a statement of the value of a ‘and return the same te, ud tools of mechanics are exempt from tamer tion, The schedule states that this assessment Was made wuder act uf Me genera! assembly of Marslond. April 3, 28%, and thet the tax i i cents on the £100. Some are cf the optning that residents of thie town who vote éa other states cannot be made to pay taxes upon per sonal property here. A prominent lawyer and. single tax man stated to Tu Stam reporter last evening that mal tax could be en forced upon people living not pay taxes clsewhere, but that there was ne law compelling the citizens to reply tothe communication of the commissioners reqneste Catholic Chureh will be held at Lyddane’s Hall, this place, on Tuesday next, ‘The handsome residence of Mr. Wm. Carr, at Colesvilie, this county, was on Monday night the sccue of a largely attended and enjoyable hop, the participants hailing from Washington. thi and adjoining counties, The large par- lors were handsomely decorated with ever- greens and flowers and the spacious lawn was brilliantly illuminated with Japanese lanterns. A fine Washington orchestra was stationed in the hall, and at 9 o'clock dancing commenced, the handsome toilets of the ladies lending an additional charm to the scene. At 12 o'clock & sumptuous repast was se1 after which dancing was continued until the early hours of the next morning. Among those present were Mrs, Burdette and Miss Robinson of Washington, Misses Lula Carr and Ella Metia of ‘Howard county. Mrs, Wm. Carr, Misses ‘Lena Bradford, Mamie Vaidenar, Eliza Shaw, Mary Hutchinson, Estelle Windham. Jessie and Clara Lazenby, Miss York- ers, Mrs. Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. Tolson, Mr.Wm. Carr, Miss Ethel Carr, Misses Mattie, Mary and Carrie Shaw, Marion and Clara Hutchin- son, Minnie Warfield, Mrs. T. B. Baker. Mrs. Valdenar, Misses Jennie and Ella Baker. cett and J. Burdette of Washingtor and Wm. Cissell, Geo. Carr and James Brown, Howard county; B. Waters, H. Keller, Geo. Kotler, Alex. Sullivan, F.’ Hutchinson, W. Parker, John Thompson, J. Brunett, Jas. Hal- pin, W. Wheeler, J. P. Mullican, Clarence Ken- nett, Geo. Lusby, J. J. Clark, W. Beane, Dr. Patum and Messrs. Hopkins of the county. The shooting tournament at this place on Tuesday next between the Rockville and Takoma Gun Clubs promises to be an inter- esting occasion, and a large number of persous from the District and other places have signi- fied their intention of being The signal tower at the railroad place, has been com in a fow days. mt. station, this pleted and wiil be occupied Sa —_—- BROOKLAND. Mr. Philip Hermann has leased for the sum- mer the new residence on the Sargeant road built by Mr. Henry Berger. Mr. Charies Stelle has bad the fine grove near the new home of Mr. Hermann put in excellent order and it has and hasbeen named by them “The Hustlers’ Rest.” ‘The Rev. Joseph Yasbek,a Maronite priest from Mount Lebanon, in Syria, has been the re- cent guest of Mgr. Satolli at the Catholic Uni- versity. Tho Rev. Father Yasbek is in charge of all the Maronite priests in America, of whom there are about 4,000, and he comes to this country to look after ‘the missions connected with his ecclesiastical work. Mr. James Crawford is spending some time with his daughter, Mrs. LS. Hollidge, and her interesting family. r Thomas Lynch of Portland, ‘Mr. and Mrs. have been having «long and pleasant visit with their son, Mr. Charles G. Lynch, left Brookland today for their eastern home. ‘Miss Maraie H. Howe, eldest daughter of Dr. Frank T. Howe of University Heights, who has for some time been a pupil of Signor Mariano Maina, made her debut in classical music at Carroll Institute Hall on Wednesday evening and achieved an unqualified success. Miss Howe in wallerin Kusticana” met no difi- culty in singing the aria of Santazza, which re- mires so much kill in its rendition. The singer's voice seems to unlimited volume, while the tone excels in purity and thos. P'The ‘Rev. Mr. Mott, assistant rector of Tock Creek P. E. Church, has returned from an ex- tended trip to California, and will occupy for the summer the residence of Rev. A. G. Rogers, at Eckington, while Mr. Rogers and family are summering in the north. a Lost a Finger. Ernest Dushano, a young man living on Pennsylvania avenue southeast between 12th and 13th streets, was the victim of rapid transit and carelessness last night. He had been down the river on an excursion and when he reached the city he boarded a cable car to return home. When the cable train reached the curve near the wharf, Dushane was not holding to the ar fast enough to prevent falling, and he went to the ground. The car wheel caught the litte finger of his right band, on which be bad a heavy gold ring, crushing both ring and finger. Policeman Stenhouse took the injured man to Yates’ drag store, where the finger was ampu- tated by Health Oiticer Hammett and Dr. Ham- mett, jr. Sa Pythian Sisters. The second anniversary of the Rathbone Temple, No. 1, Order of Pythian Sisters, was celebrated Wednesday night in the Marble building, a large audience being present. Past Grand Chancellor John M. Kline of Mount Ver- non Lodge gave a brief review of the growth and popularity of the Order of Sisters, which now claims a membership of upward of 20,000 throughout the country. Under the direction of Prof. Crump the Columbia Zither Club played. Mr. Wilham Boag of the Julia Marlowe company delivered a recitation in fine ing them to estimate the value of their personal properts. The persons] property tax exe. garded as outrageous, inquisitorinl and unequal Though perfectly logical under the constitution of Maryland as interpreted by the court of ap: peals, it was perfectiy absurd from a point of tense. The anti-single tax men could not it, but knew that if they the would be to reimpose personal taxes. simple result would be that those who the larger amount of personal property pay in proportion to their holdings less the poorest citizens, and that the money lected would be «pent for the benefit degree of extensive property holders land, many of whom being non-residents would pay no personal tax whatever. If the propor sition to bond the town was pressed the ine jastice indicated woald be indefinitely multie plied, and the poorer citizens would find thei taxes vastly increased to the pecuniary sutise faction of men who would pay comparatively, littie oF live elsewh It was not py ‘that citizens of Hyattsville would care to burs den themeclves with a heavy load of debt for the benefit of a smail clique of real estate speculators. Several prominent citizens mr at thev are in favor of bonding the town if the question is agitated. Rev. J. W. McTivain, the former pastor of the Presbyterian Church of this place, is the guest of Dr. J. R. Owens, An entertainment and supper was given few days ago at Glendale by the Ladies’ of St. George Chapel, which proved highly sue cessful. A band of gypsies from the southern partel Virginia are encamping in the Spa woods, Biaden-burg. Several interesting cases will be tried Justice Hurley in Bindensburg the latter next week. ‘Miss Florence Carr of this village is visiting friends in Friendship, Anne Arundel county. Mt. Hermon Lodge, A. PF. and A. M., bee resolutions thanking President Sil jeut. Giessard and the endets of the Mary Agricultural College for the battalion drill parade which companies A and B of that t tution gave at the laving of the corner stone: the new Masonic temple at this place. members of the new board of town commis: sioners are of the opinion that the special ai ment clause in the amendment to the charter was deciared unconstitutional by court of appeals with the act of 1892 and part abutting property owners. ‘They they havea debt for euch improvements several hundred dotiars to which was tracted by the board of town ie ANACOSTIA. Anacostin is congrptulating itself on favorable decision of, the Commixsioners regard to the site for the contagious Anacostians are shaking bands all around the result of their vigorous kick. Property, say the dealers, already not only shows a tone, but an advance. The funeral of Mra. A.M. Green took from her late home on Jeffermon street. ices ut the house were conducted by Elder Naylor and at the grave by Joba Logan Relief Corps, No. 7. The pall were Messrs. George King, Louis Sinith, ander Garden, Charles M. Woif, Geo. and John Barker. Interment was at Ci sional cemetery. Jas, T. Pierce, living on the Bowen ~ ‘Sunday night clothing. An entertainment for the benefit of the fund of John A. Logan PortyNo. 18, G. A at Masonic Hall, attracted « large crowd, which was a strong representation of ve from the city. Past Commander A. B. announced the nim of the entertainment made a bright specch of welcome to the comrades, An excellent program was carried out. The Moulton W. C. 7. U. holds ite eet meeting this evening at Garden Me Church. Kev. Thomas Marshall of Chics? will be the orator of the occasion. The pupils of the Van Buren public sched will give an entertainment this and tomont@® ‘evenings for the benefit of the schoo! librarf- Sanitary Inspector Beaumont was in ¥- messaidiprsmsh ‘The Home for Friendless Girls. For seven years there has existed » “Hem for Friendless Girls” that has, in its struggles been located at different points in the city, bat which is temporarily situated on aa Meridian Hiil, This home = ae ro has been yed by n few Indies w protect an¢ ates a few ot our yee girls who are unprotected. These In sup] it by charity. Ther have mane to live all these years —to feed, clothe and) to school between 300 and 400 girls. For seme ime the bome has been sorely eek, ‘and a number of young Indies, knows * evening at Metropo! street between 15th and 16th streets atyle. no solo by Miss Kennedy, « comic gong by Mr. Lockwood, and recitations by little con- Miss Yenney, Mr. Tyser and Mr. Lockw tributed to ‘the pleasure of the evening. Re- froshments were served at the close of the entertainment. This concert promises to be one. Platt’s chemically kills disease-breeding matter.