Evening Star Newspaper, May 17, 1895, Page 12

12 & THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, MAY 17, .1895-TWELVE PAGES. ‘LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. ric Bond’ Grand Opera House.—Mr. Fri Bond’s rms” and Comedy Company in “Love's A! “Irish Ambassado: New National Theater.—Nat C. Goodwin in “A Gilded Fool.” Academy of Music.—Hinrichs’ Grand Op- era Company in “Pearl Fisher.” Butler’s Bijou Theater.—No performance. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Fay Foster's Burlesque Company. Corner 8d and P streets northwest.—Bar- num and Balley’s Circus. Performances at 2 and 8 p.m. Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 Penn- sylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibition of the Kineto-Grapbophone. Metzerott Music Hall—Concert by the Georgetown Orchestra. —_—->__ EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Marshall Hall and Mount Vernon at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Steamer River Queen for Marshall Hall, Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. ‘ Steamer Mattano for Mattox creek and intervening landings at 5 p.m. Steamer Wakefield for St. Clements’ bay and river landings at 7 a.m. => CHEAP COOKING IN SUMMER. Do ft on a gasoline stove. No smoke— doesn’t heat up the house—costs ogly 1-3 of a stove, $2.98; gasoline, 15c. gal. Refris- erators, $6.75. Barker, 7th and s.w. SUPERLATIVE $1.00 NEGLIGE SHIRTS neat styles and perfection fit. HENRY I RANC & SON, cor. 7th and D. eee Prices at Johnston's mark t. See page 8. Blankets cleansed, $1.50 per pair. WOODWARD & LOTHROP. MOTHERS CAN RELY ON OUR MILK as being the best for babies. Received from our dairy farms twice daily, one hour after milking. Always fresh, pure and rich, 8c. qt. J. S. Thompson, 511 4% st. s.w. OUR WAGONS AND MEN CALL any time you wish. Drop postal or tele- hone. We'll make vour soiled Carpets fresh gS new—made moth-proof free. Empire Carpet Cleaning Works, 631-35 Mass. avee| -~ If you'd have PRINTING of uniform ex- cellence and at prices that never fluctuate —consult SHEIRY, 623 D street. The ROASTS and CHOICE CUTS of Meat obtained at KEANE’S are.enjoyed by the most fastidious. They’re HOME DRESSED. Stalls, 35-51 Center Market. x: ee ee Lace Curtains cleansed, TSc. per pair. WOODWARD & LOTHROP. ide es TOO MUCH CANNOT BE SAID in praise of Kenny’s H. L. O. G. Mocha and Mandehling Java Coffees. They are rfect in quality, but the price is not high. ix city stores. Wholesale and retail. C. D. Kenny. THE PERFECTION OF SPRING HAT- TING—our $2.40 Derby Hat—3.00 every- where. HENRY FRANC & SON, Cor. 7th and D. —— Read Johnston’s market prices. Page 8. et ee CITY AND DISTRICT. A RIFLE ASSOCIATION, An Organization of Expert Marks- men Formed Last Night. The new National Rifle Association was formed last night at a meeting of keen shooting members of the National Guard, at the rifle gallery, on L street. There were over a score of men present, who stand high in the records of the targets. A constitution was adopted, and the or- ganization placed on a permanent footing. Major G. H. Harries, inspector general of the guard, was declared ex-officio presi- dent, and presided over the meeting. It was decided that the association should be open to all members of the National Guard on a small monetary basis, and also to clvilians on somewhat different terms. The object of the organization is to afford men who have now no opportunities to in- dulge their tastes for riffe shooting a chance to exercise at the ranges, and to enter into competitions. The range to be used is that which is now being establish- ed at Tuxedo, on the Baltimore and Poto- mac railroad, a few miles out of the city, and the members of the association are also to be given the privilege of using the guard gallery, on L street, by permission of General Ordway. The range will be given an appropriate name, that, it is hoped, will soon become known to every rifleman in the country, as it is expected that some of the great rifle matches may be held here under the auspices of the as- sociation when it has secured a perman- ency. Prizes are to be offered for matches within the association as soon as the or- ganization gets on a working basis. An effort will meanwhile be made to interest the members of the now defunct Scheutzen Association. es The Mt. Vernon Regents. The board of regents of the Mount Ver- non Association met yesterday in annual session ct Mount Vernon. The first day’s work was merely of a preliminary charac- ter, consisting mainly of the reading of the minutes. The session will last for over a week. Thove so far in attendance are: The regent, Mrs. Justine Van Rensselaer Town- send of New York city, and vice regents, Mrs. Letitia H.Walker of Leeksville, N Mrs. Ella B. Wastington of Charlestown, W Va.; Mrs. Susan E. Johnson Hudson of Stratford, Conn.; Mrs. Emtha R. Ball of Richmond, Va. ss Alice Longfellow of Cambridge, Mass.; Mrs. J. M. Ward of Ot- tawa, Kan.; Mrs. Ida A. Richardson of New Orleans, La.; Mrs. Elizabeth A. Rath- bone of Ann Arbor, Mich.; Mrs. N. P. Hill of Denver, Col.; Miss Harriet Clayton Comegys of Dover, Del.; Mrs. Rebecca B. Flandrau of St. Paul, Minn.; Mrs. F. G. Baker of Jacksonville, Fla.; Mrs. George R. Goldsborough of Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Francis S. Conover of Princeton, N. J. Mrs. Benjamin Graham of St. Louis, Mo. Miss Mary Polk Yeatman of Ashwood, Maury county, Tenn. ———— The Short Story Clab. Wednesday the Short Story Club was en- tertained by Mr. Marshall of the Hotel Oxford, Maj. F. I. Willis in the chair. Miss Goodman effectively rendered ‘Narcissus’ as a piano solo: Mrs. M. L. Willis read a pleasii.g story, “Love Versus the Star: Dr. Robinson's story, “John Winfield’s Scheme,” was also entertaining; Mrs. Hay- wood read this, as the doctor was absent; Prof. ‘Townsend, Mr. Duncan Haywood and little Lollie Ray were all good in their sev- eral recitals; Miss Thompson and Miss Helen Nye, ‘accompanied by Miss Katie Wilson, were delightful vocalists; Mr. J. L. Fiynn, accompanied by Miss Waterbu exhibited a strong, full voice; Mrs. Robe recited e Bald-headed and littie Lollie Ray sang “When Summer Comes Again.” The attendance was large and the mecting very interesting. A business meet- ing on the 2th instant closes the meetings of the S. S. C. for this season. aie SUSE The Price of Bre The price of bread is again a matter of discussion. The boss bakers had a meeting last. night and talked the situation over. They found on consultation that John Wernberg is running but four of his seven wagons, and Cari Hoffman, in Mt. Pleas- ant, has but one wagon ont, while several bakers have quit. Flour is 75 cents a bar- rel higher than it was when the price was lowered from 4 to 3 cents a loaf. And now the journeyman baker, with hot weather in sight, wants higher wages, he boss bakers are considering the advisability of putting up the price. —__ $1.25 To-Baltimore and Return $1.25 vin B. and Tickets sold for and xéod going on all trains Saturday and Sunday 19th; good to return until follo May 20.—Advt. > Trustees’ sale of three lots, improved by a cottaxe, on Pierce street near Jeffe street, opposite Douglass’ estate in Ani tia, D. C., will take place tomorrow aft neon at 4:30 o'clock. See advertisement. _ Large and important mattings, etc., at Sloan's morrow morning at 10 o'clock. carriages at 12 sale_of furni ms re, 1407 G street, to- Hor: and —— Ripans Tabules are the only medi that will thoroughly relieve the s; from hbiliousness. Try a box. Only Wc. At all druggists.—Advt. HiLLSDALE’S CHURCH AFFAIR pear. Meeting Last Night With Some Bather Heated Arguments—The . Bishop Has Gone Sout There was great disappointment last night at Hillsdale A. M. E. Church on ac- count of the non-arrival of Bishop W. J. Gaines, who had promised to attend and see what could be done toward settling the troubles at present existing in the congre- gation in reference to the pastor, and the problem is, apparently, as far from solu- tion as ever. The meeting had been called, it was stated, in response to the especial request of the bishop, as expressed to Messrs. John H. Dale and J. T. Commodore, who, Wed- nesday, wert to Baltimore and there met Bishop Gaines, where the whole subject was talked over. Bishop Gaines intimated to Messrs. Dale and Commodore that he rather feared if he went to Hillsdale he might not, in the present temper of mem- bers of the church, be treated with that degree of respect to which one holding the high office of bishop ought to be regarded, but upon being assured by his visitors that all that he might have to say would be re- ceived in a spirit of the utmost” decorum and respect, he not only promised to be at the Hillsdale church last night, but con- sented to deliver a sermon, and said that at its conclusion he would listen to what the official members of the church had_to say in reference to the removal of M Gowens and the restoration.of Mr, Oyelton. Instead of going to Hillsdale, Bishop Gaines at 11 a.m. yesterday left Washing- ton for Greensboro’, N. C., where he had an appointment to preach. Prior to his de- parture from the city he prepared a dgcu- ment relating to the troubles inthe church, which was directed to the official mem- bers, and this he requested Rev. Dr. Jeni- fer, pastor of Metropolitan A.M, E. Church, Washington, to deliver to the proper per- sons for him, and also to represent him at the meeting called for last night. Dr. Jenifer’s Remarks. Dr. Jenifer was at the church promptly at the hour named for the proceedings to begin—8 p.m.—but it was twenty-five min- utes later when Rev. Mr. Gowens rose and stated that Bishop Gaines was unable to be present, as he had expected to be, but he had sent a representative, who bad brought with him an important docu- ment, and requested those present to join with him in singing the old familiar hymn, “A Charge to Keep I Have.” The request was complied with, and then Mr. Gowens led in prayer. At the conclusion of, the Jat- ter the hyma “Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone" was sung, and then Mr. Gowens in- troduced Dr. Jenifer as Bishop Gaines’ rep- resentative. Dr. Jenifer asked where the stewards and trustees of the church were, and Mr. Henry Dorsey, one of the latter, replied that there were neither—that Mr. Gowens had turned them all-out of -office last Sunday night, at which time he had announced that he was pastor, stewards, trustees and class leaders of the church Dr. Jenifer- replied that “Mr. Go remarks on that occasion were simply tended as bits of pleasantry, and requested that scme one be selected as secretary, and after some little delay Mr. George Henson was nominated and elected to the position. Dr.Jenifer then explained that the meeting had been called at the request of Bishop Gaines, who, on account of the approach- ing expiration of the time of the raiiroad ticket which he had bought to go south, found it impossible to be present, and had delegated him as his representative. He concluded his remarks by reading the let- ter of Bishop Gaines above referred to, which was to the effect that he had given the subject of the petition asking for the return to the church of Rev. F. M. Ovel- ton prayerful consideration, and had de- cided that he could not grant the request, and advising that the members of the Hills- dale church accept Mr. Gowens as their pastor. There were audible signs of disapproval at the contents of the letter, but Mr. John ‘T. Barnes moved that the document be re- ceived, and this opened the way for de- bate. Dr. Jenifer asked that the discussion be conducted calmly and that nothing should be done hastily. Mr. Ovelton said the language of the bishop’s letter seemed to convey the im- pression that it was the late pastor of the Hillsdale Church who had been the cause of the disruption which has taken place therein, but he had done nothing in the matter, except what he had been requested by Bishop Gaines to do, and further, that the bishop had offered to send him to Salem, N. C.; Louisville, Ky., and te an appointment in the Tennessee conference, but he had declined them all, and would have gone to Fruitland, where he was as- signed by Bishop Gaines, had not the bishop requested him to remain at Hills- dale. Mr. J. T. Barnes said it might as well be understood once for all, the members of the Hillsdale Church do not intend to have Mr. Gowens for their pastor. Mr. J. T. Commodore, one of those who went to Baltimore to see Bishgp Gaines, said he told the bishop as plainly as he knew how to talk that the Hillsdale Church would not accept Mr. Gowens, and they would have Mr. Ovelton or nobody. He was extremely sorry, he said, that Bishop Gaines was not present, as he had some things on his mind he desired to say to the bishop, and would not tell them to his representative. Luck of Respect. Mr. Henry Dorsey said the members of the church had not been treated with proper respect by either the bishop or the conference. The people who compose the congregation are, he said, free, and if the bishop and the conference could get along without them, they could get along with- out the bishop and the conference. We will not, said he, give a single penny to- ward r. Gowens’ support, and we will either have Mr. Ovelton back or we will have nobody. Mr. Earnes said that what Bishop Gaines really meant in his letter was, “You will either take Gowens or you shall have no- body.” ‘We stand here tonight,” he con- tinued, “unanimously determined that we will not, under any circumstances, accept Mr. Gowens for our pastor.”” At this point Dr. Jenifer again attempted to pour oil on the troubled’ waters, saying that the bishop had a great deal to look after, having between 1,000 and 2,000 min- ister under his charge, besides other weighty responsibilities, his request that they would discuss the letter calmly. Mr. Dorsey said the whole question had to be settled at that meeting. Oh, no! Oh, no! replied gr. Jenifer. There is no such great hurry as all that. The bishop will be in Washington again Mon- Gay. He then promised to do all in his power to get him to come to Hillsdale Monday night and meet the members of the church and congregation. Dr. Jenifer referred to his pastorate of thirty-four years, during which he had settled all questions which had arisen in a calm manner. Mr. John T. Barnes asked Dr. Jenifer if at any time during all those years he had gone to a church and entered suit against the trustees for the keys be- fore he had called the officers of the church together. Dr. Jenifer admitted that he had not had that sort of an experience at any time. ‘Then, said Mr. Barnes, Bishop Gaines might as well tell us to reach up and pull dewn the sun as to expect us to accept Mr. Gowens as our pastor after he has entered suit against us. A Wide Range. ‘The discussion took a wide range, in the course of which a question of veracity arose between Messrs. Gowens and Ovelton, each of whom denied reports which had been imputed to them. Messrs. John Dyson, G. W. Scott and others made speeches along the same line, ach deslaring that under no circumstances would he yete to accept Mr. Gowens as yastor. : Mr. Scott moved that the bishop’s letter lie on the table, and this was carried unan- Scott then moved that the church be until Bishop Gaines shall render a pesitive decision in reference to the exist- ing troubles, but the chair refused to put jon. M. Dorsey here took the floor and speech which brought down the d red, among other things, e did more for the support lisdale A. M. E. Church than the men, and while the women were willing to and he renewed* Club to extend do Mr. Gowens any kindness they could, they had fully determined to have Mr. Ovelton for their pastcr for the ensuing conference year, or they would have no- ! 5 i ody. The White Dove of Peace Fails to Ap-| or. Jenifer here vacated the chair, say- ing that he had had enough, and Henry Dorsey attempted to have a collection taken for the purpose of raising $15 with which to pay a lawyer to defend them in the suit which had been brought against the trustees by Mr. Gowens. The latter, however, caid that no collection to pay a lawyer should be taken in the church while he was pastor and proceeded to dismiss the congregation. Before they dispersed he announced that he would hold services in the church Sunday morning~ and night rext, but the announcement was received with jeers and laughter from every part of the building. REV. MR. GOWENS’ VICTORY. ‘The Court Orders the Hillsdale Charch Trustees to Give Him Possession. Judge Cole today granted the application of the Rev. W. C. Gowens of the A. M. E. Church for a writ of mandamus to compel the trustees of the Campbell A. M. E. Church, at Hillsdale, D. C., to open the doors of the church to him, he having been appointed minister of the church at the late Baltimore conference. The order signed by Judge Cole directs that a peremptory order for a writ of mandamus issue, commanding Lemuel Hen- son and the other trustees of the Hills- dale Church to admit the Rev. Mr. Gow- ens to the possession and occupancy of the church property as the minister in charge, and gave judgment for costs against the trustees. The orcer was issued after Mr. Jcseph H. Steward, counsel for the min- ister, had amended his petition by insert- ing a description therein of the church preperty. a AMUSEMENTS. Academy of Music.—“Mignon” was per- formed at the Academy of Music last night before an audience that was appreciative and not disposed to be alert for flaws in a production that had numerous distinct points of merit. The cast, while not as strong as the resources of the company would easily permit, was suf§eient to af- ford a gratifying presentation of the melodies which make this opera one of the most delightful lyric compositions that grace the stage. Miss French, in the title role, displayed a comprekension and sym- pathy which even more than her musical execution won the undoubted approval of the audience. She is a most attractive singer and bas made many admirers. Van Cauteren sang the part of Filena with the suecess which has characterized her work during the season, and Michelena was sat- isfactory as Wilhelm Meister. The re- mainder of the company, including the chorus, acquitted itself in a praiseworthy manner. New National Theater.—Mr. Nat Goodwin repeated his excellent performance of “David Garrick” ard ‘Lend Me Five Shil- lings” at the New National Theater last BO Tonight he will present “A Gilded ‘ool.”” Georgetown Orchestra Tonight—Tonight will see another triumph for the George- town Amateur Orchestra. Everything is in readiness for their forty-ninth concert and tickets are selling rapidly, indicating a most successful affair all the way through. Miss Mary Helen Howe, soprano, and Miss .Anita Cluss, harpist, will be the soloists of the occasion. Mr. H. C. Rakemann, the conductor of the orchestra, feels confident that his men will do justice to every num- ber on the program, which is one that should please every one, the music being both light and heavy.’ Haydn's second symphony in D major will be given entire, and in such a manner as to challenge ad- miration. The other compositions which will rendered are Coronation March, opera, ie Folkunger,” Kretckmer; ‘“Al- bumblatt,” Richard Wagner; prayer, opera “Freischutz,"” Weber; Czarina, “Mazurka Russe,” Ganne,and overture, “Merry Wives of Windsor,” Nicolai. There is no organi- zation in which the citizens of Washing- ton take more pride than in this orchestra, and there seems to be no doubt that ‘its admirers will come forward and make the affair a financial as well as a musical suc- cess. A Lecture on Japan.—Mr. B. P. Murray delivered a lecture on Japan, the sunrise | kingdom, at the Church of Our Father, last evening. The audience very comfort- ably filled the church and enjoyed the ex- cellent talk on this most interesting sub- ject. The proceeds of the lecture will be used to defray the expenses of the pastor of the church, Dr. A. G. Rogers, on the oc- cusion of his trip to Europe, to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of his father’s en- try into the ministry. Bethesda Park.—Bethesda_Park will be opened to the public on Memorial day, May 30. The place has been thoroughly overnauled and improved in every respect, and will be made one of the chief attrac- tions to thcse who wish to get away for an evening or an afternoon from ‘the heat and glare of the city. There will be a tournament open to local and Mary- land sir knights on the opening day, pre- ceded by a band concert, while dancing will be indulged throughout the day and evening. Adequate car service is promised. Butler’s Bijou Theater.—Owing to illness, Miss Ellen Vockey did not appear at Rut- ler's Bijou Theater last night, and, as she will not be able to appear again, the house ee Pe closed for the remainder of the week. “True Irish Hearts.”—The attraction at Butler’s Bou next week will be McCarthy & McCaull’s company in the picturesque comedy play “True Irish Hearts.” It is one of New York's successes and since its first production has filled the theaters wherever it has been presented and has been com- mended by the press as one of the best Irish comedy-dramas_ written. In both story and treatment it differs materially from the majority of Irish plays. . The com- pany is composed of people of recognized merit, and among them is the well-known comedian, J. P. Sullivan. The play is re- plete with pretty songs, music and inter- esting specialties. The following is the cast: Lanty Lanagan, Ed Rowland; Wolf, George Thomas; Miles O'Connor, E. Bren- nan; Lawrence Lanagan, Mart James; Bat Mooney, J. Hannon; Paddy, the tinker, Ed. Galiagher; Mickey Flinn, James Tuohy; Father Curran,Charles Fish; Mike O’Brien, James Flannagan; John Murphy, James Munroe; Rose O'Connor, Lorena D'Arcy; Mrs. Brady, Mrs. Mary Fish; Mother Mooney, Mamie Clark; Little Bright Eyes, Little Annie McCaull; Kitty Brady, Ada Boshell. ——_-— The Camera Club's Exhibition, The great interest manifested in the ex- hibition of the Capital Camera Club at the assembly rooms of the Cosmos Club has induced ‘the managers of the Cosmos the exhibition, and the photographs will remain in place dur- ing Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. un- til 5 p.m., when the exhibition will close. SS “New Trains on Royal Blue Line. The Royal Blue Line train service to Philadelphia and New York has been great- ly improved by the addition of new trains; notably the trains leaving Washington at 7 am, arriving Philadelphia 10:15 a.m, New York 12:45 p.m., and leaving Washing. ton at 12:30 p.m., arriving Philadelphia 3:40 p-m., New York 5:55 p.m. Southbound a new train will leave New York -8 a.m., Philadelphia 10:33 a.m., arrive Washington 140 p.m., and another will leave Philadel- phi: )p.m., arrive Washington 6:30 p.m. The time of most of the old trains has been materially reduced. * Reduced Raics to Philadelphia via Pennsylvania Railroad. Excprsion tickets to Philadelphia May 20 and 21, via Pennsylvania railroad, good to return until the 23d, at one fare for the round trip, namely, $4. * ee Royal Blue Line to Atlantic City. Under the new schedule effective May 12, the Royal Blue Line service to and from Atlantic City has been greatly improved. * ———— Bay Ridge Season of 1895. This popular resort on the Chesapeake bay is being enlarged and beautified, and the rate for this season reduced to 75 cents, with liberal inducements to Sunday schools, ledges and societies. For dates and de- tailed information, apply to S. B. Hege, D. P. A., B. and O. R. R., New York avenue * and 15th street. SS Have You Seen the “Misfit” Puzzle? The biggest little puzzle ever patented, presented with 5-Ib. box best Creamery 3 Butter, at $1. James F. Oyster, 900 Penna. ave.—. a Reduced Rates on Royal Blue Line. $1.25 to Baltimore and return via B. and O. railroad, May 18th and 19th; good to re- turn until May 20.—Advt. WOMEN AND MEMORIAL DAY. Plans Made by thé Members of the Relief Corps. At the last meeting ofsLogan Corps, Wo- men’s Relief Corps, the many visitors were gratified to learn thatithe committee upon patriotic instruction hadsbeen influential in having the Balch flag salute introduced in- to the public schools’ at Anacostia. The salute was illustrated by a number of young ladies, with much applause. Logan Corps will send a committee to Fairfax Memorial day, with Mrs. North, department chaplain, ini charge, to decor- ate isolated graves im that locality; and another committee will twork jointly with the members of Logan :Post, citizens and school children of Anacostia, in making the exercises at St. Blizabeth’s a success. Songs suitable to the occasion will be sung and addresses listened to. Logan Corps will also send a large num- ber of ladies to Arlington to assist the other members in their work there. It is the earnest request of the department ofti- cers that non-commissioned men receive proper attention, and to this end the graves of privates, as well as generals, will re- ceive honor by a profusion of flowers. The “unknown” will have many emblems placed upon their nameless graves.. It seems to be a necessity that the men who march to Arlington shall each have a sandwich and cup of coffee, after their weary tramp, and the Woman's Relief Corps will attend to the wants of all those wearing the Grand Army badge. Potomac Relief Corps was visited Satur- day night, May 11, by the department presti- dent and staff, accompanied by the critics appointed for the evening. May 25 this Lody is to hold a meeting,when the mem- bers of Potomac Post and Henry F. Wilson Post from Soldiers’ Home will ‘be the guests of the evening. The ladies of this corps were the recipients of favors from the latter |-ost Memorial day of last year. Mrs. Isabella Worrell Ball entertained the corps last Saturday night with a sketch of Memorial day, and-Mrs. Cheshire read a pleasing original poem. Other members added to the interest of the meeting by remarks of encouragement. A fund for Memorial day was decided upon. NIN FORTY RS ON AN OUTING. Excursion of the California Pioneers to Marshall Hall. Marshall Hall is in possession of a gay and happy throng today, and the old Forty- Niners and their guests are enjoying to the full the always numerous and pleasant features which characterize the annual ex- cursions of the Society of California Pio- neers. ‘The steamer Macalester, which is commanded by one of the best known and most popular pioneers, Capt. L. L. Blake, made two trips to the resort of that other famous Forty-) aer, Col. Jos. C. McKib- ben, and a large crowd was taken down. Upen reaching Marshall Hall there was a hospitable spread under shady trees that was particularly inviting to appetites made keen by the invigorating air on the river, and hungry and thirsty alike had abundant opportunities for satisfaction. Some of these who went down on the morning boat were Mr. Hallett Kilbourn, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gorham and Miss Gorham, Mr. Watson, Gen. Pike Graham, Mr. H. IL. Gregory, Mr. A. H. Sibley, Mr. Leon Han- lein, Major M. B. C. Wright,.Mr. Thomas Adams, Mr. Maunder, Mr. W. Cranch McIntire, Mr. ’. Keidel, Mr. J. Theo- dere Oster, Mr. Alfred Mason, Mr. Chas. E. Foote, Mr. L. R. Vinton, Mr. George W. Crowe, Major Darden, Mr. John A. Rudd, Mr. J. F. Mollere, Mr. R. H. Willett. Of ecurse, Daniel Seales was there. He is an elderly colored man, who was one of the earliest gold seekers in California, where he was generally liked apd everywhere re- spected. He amassed a competency, and is new a resident of Cleveland, Ohio. He comes on every year to attend the excur- sion of the pioneers, and he was warmly greeted today when he‘reached the boat. There will be a planked shad dinner this evening, and the excursionists will be home at 10 o'clock or thereabouts. = BEVERLY SENTENCED. Given Six Years for the Killing Charles Johnson. Judge Cote today sentenced James An- drew Beverly, a young colored man, to six years in the: Albany penitentiary for killing Ckarles BE: Jehnson, also colored, on the 5th of last February. r 2 Beverly and Nelson Thurston were charged with murder, but the latter was Beverly being convicted of man- ". Being asi what he had to verly denied killing Johnson, but Judge Cole told him that the evidence showed that he stabbed the deceased, as charged in the indictment, and intimated that the evidence in the case would have justified a conviction of murder. At the Suggestion of District Attorney Birney, however, Judge Cole reduced the maximum penalty just four yea of ou Should Be Na Shepherd. To the Editor of The ening Star: Somewhere in the District of Columbia there is an obscure alley named after Alex- ander R. Shepherd, to whom is due a large share of the credit that Washington is a city and not still a village. Gov. Shepherd made the streets and avenues of what is now Washington city proper. The present Commissioners are engaged in the work of extending, on paper,~these streets and avenues throughout ‘the entire District. According to re rt, they are meeting with some difliculty in naming the paper thor- ovghfa There should be no question and no trouble about the name of one of the finest of the new avenues. It should be called after the man who made Wash- irgton. It would be a fitting and proper tribute to the greatest of local street ex- tenders to name th proposed boulevard, ccnnecting Rock Creek Park and the So!- diers’ Home, after Alexander R. Shepherd. ae ee A Night Fire. Last night about 10 o’clock the house of Mrs. Mary Slaughter, No. 918 3d street northwest, was seriously damaged by fire. he cause of the fire is not known, but the damage to the house and furniture amounted to $125. Fa Improved Service to Cincinnati and St. Louis. The B, and O. R. R. has greatly improved its train service to Cincinnati, Louisville and St. Louis by shortening the running time by the addition of new dining cars. A through sleeper to Louisville is attached to the night train. See time table this paper.* — A Big: Sale. Furniture of every description will be sold at Latimer, Morgan & Co.’s tomorrow at 10 o'clock, 1229 and 1231 G street. Send in your consignments.—Advi b o “Mstits’? In “Matchless” Creamery 5-ib. boxes, $1.20. D. William Oyster, 340 Center Market.. Advertisement. delphia and New ‘ork. Owing to the opening of the Baltimore Belt Line R. R., the B. and O. has been en- abled to add new trains to its schedule, and to materially shorten the running time of old ones. See time table, this paper. * New Trains to Ph & ee $1.25 to Baltimore and return via B. and O. railroad, May 18th and 19th; tickets good to return until May 20, inclusi Advi Se ee a ea ROYAL Me LOCCOOOD z | BAKING} Rs $ /POWDER? é Absolutely Pure. : $ ‘A cream of tartar baking powder. High- ‘Z eet Of all in leavening strength.—Latest United Stater Government Food Report. ROYAL BAKING POWDER 0O., 106 Wall st., N.Y. SMe Se © etetetetetete THE CONVENTION OVER. Police Chiefs Visit Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall. The police chiefs and their families were entertained at Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall yesterday afternoon, and the trip proved a genuine treat to the visitors, for there were many of them who had not seen Mount Vernon, and still more of them had never before seen or enjoyed planked shad. There were nearly three hundred ladies and gentfemen in the party when the steamer River Queen left the wharf. There was no rain to interfere with the pleasure of the trip, and when Mount Vernon was reaclked the clouds had cleared away and the resting place of the body of Gen. Washington never showed to better ad- vantage. From the boat the party marched up the hill to the mansion, Maj. Moore being in the lead, and upon reaching the mansion the major was presented with a handsome bunch of flowers by Mrs. Hill, one of the Mt. Vernon regents. After spending an hour in the buildings and grounds the party went across to Mar- shall Hall, where Col. McKibben welcomed them, and showed them how the party of colored men cooked the shad on oak boards in front of a hot fire. Later the party fill- ed the dining room and enjoyed clam chowder and planked shad. Mrs. Richard Sylvester looked after the ladies and presented them with roses,while Mr. Sylvester, chief clerk of the local de- partment, saw that all the male guests were provided for. Several short speeches were made and the party returned hgme about 8 o'clock, in time for the evening session. Closing Session. The pelice chiefs wound up their busi- ness last evening at a session of the con- vention that was rather social in its na- ture. There was little to do, and the chiefs devoted themselves to having a pleasant time and getting better acquainted. The meeting was attended by the. ladies ac- companying the members of the associa- tion. This afternoon those of the chiefs remaining in town will be driven to Arling- ton, and will later visit Fort Myer to wit- ness the cavalry drill. After Typhoid Fever Or other serlous illness many people never know what good health is. Poisons are left im the blood, Which manifest themselves in one way or another. If Hood's Sarsaparilla is taken these terrible results may be avolded, because Hood’s Sarsaparilla makes pure, rich blood and gives strength. “Ever sluce I had typhold fever, which de- yeloped Into spinal and brain fever, I have suffered almost continually. with rheuma- tism, so severely that I could not Ne down or si: ina chair any length of time. I spent much mouey for medicines, but all falled. My druggist recommended Hood's Sazsapa- rilla, and I took it. One bottle of this grand medicine helped me. I bad no appe- tite at first, and had fallen off in weight. I continued taking Hood's Sarsaparilla, and now have used twelve bottles. I am free from “all pain, having gained in flesh, and have good appetite.” JOHN J. DUEER, 111 Pearl st., Dayton, Ohio. Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is the ideal Spring Medicine. Be sure to get Hood's, and only Hood's HOOD’S PILLS cure habitual constipation, Price 25e. per box. Dillousness, headache. Ss a ets i te ta ee et a ts es te BS ate te * WE'LL MAKE ‘EM TO FIT. SuCCe€SS= Ful Men. A sure sign of success is to be patronized by men who are in close touch with the power of money--a tailor=--to be’ successful must make proper fitting garments--but at the same time he must not overlook the fact that successful men will not pay him double for his product in order to make up the losses incurred by doing a credit business=-successful men are willing to pay allclothes are worth--no more=-=-we make clothes tu fit the bodies--and prices to fit the pocket books--of suc- cessful men. Tailoring Exclusively— Merrz AND Mearz, Successful Tailors, 9ce6 F Street N.W. it LOOK AT OUR WINDOW. BLOOD POISONING ‘Ard every humcr of the blood, skin and scalp, with loss of hair, whether simple, scrofulous, ulcerative or hereditary, speedily, permanently and econom|- cally cured by CUTICURA REMEDIES, when the best physicians end all ether remedies fall. Com- plete home treatment for every humor. Sold every- where. Why do the leading surgeons send their most dificult “Rupture” ‘ous to be treated? There is a reason. 1 line of Abdominal Supporters. A. SMITH & CO., RS TO SURGICAL DEPT., ZS MODERN PHARMACY, 11TH AND F. ‘11-3m Our “Hobby” —is Prescription Work—and we do it in a technical manner that suits both oculist and patient. A little better work at a little lower price than elsewhere. Try us. ptician, MERTZ'S MODERN PHARMACY, 1ith and F sts. = Don’t Be Alarmed. Shoe prices will not go up with us this summer. We have Oxfords for $1.35, worth $2.00. $1.85, worth $2.50. $2.00, worth $3.00. $2.50, worth $3.50. The Warren Shoe House, Geo. W. Rich, 919 F St. apls-354 . . . myl7-144 CITY ITEMS. Housckeepers, Attention! We want your Saturday’s order, and as an inducement will make you very low prices. We mention but a few of the many things we are offering at prices that must attract attention: Best Hams, lic. Shoulders, 7 1-2c.; Potatoes, 80c. bushel; Best Catawba Wine, 25c. bottle; 4-year-old Rye Whisky, 75c. qt. bottle; Sweet Musca- tel Wine, 30c. bottle; 5 cakes Star Soa| 18c.; 5 Bab. Soap, 20c.; 5 Oline Soap, 22c. 5 Ivory Soap, 20c.; 2 Ibs. Cal. Peaches, 25c. 2 Ibs. Apricots, 25c.; 3 cans best Sugar Corn, 20c.; 8 packs. Friend’s Oats, 25c.; 5 packs. Pearline, 18c.; best Elgin Butter, 25c.; 1 doz. best Brown Stout, $1.50; 1 doz. Bass Ale, $1.50; 2 cans best Salmon, 25c. the best Coffees and Teas sold in the cit: Do not fail to visit our store Saturday. M. METZGER CO., 417 7th st. n.w. it* a Paper Napkins, 25c. Per 100. my17-2t* Gould's. ———— All Groceries, Fresh Meats,Vegetables re- duced.See Johaston’s market prices. Page 8. ——— Japanese Lanterns, 2c. J. Jay Gould's. my17-2t* AMUSEMENTS. NEW NATIONAL THEATER. Every Evening and Matinee Saturday. AMERICA’S FAVORITE ARTIST, MR. NAT. C. GOODWIN TONIGHT AND TOMORROW NIGHT, A GILDED FOOL. Matinee Saturday... +-DAVID GARRICK NEXT WEEK, Daniel Frohman’s Lyceum Theater Company OF NEW YORK. MON., TUES., WED., AND MAT. SAT., An Ideal Husband. yun. xD FORTUNE. THE WIFE. SAT. EVE., Complete New York Scenery and Appointments. Seats for any performance now on sale. my16-3t CADEMY. GRAND OPERA. Popular Prices—25c., 50c., 75c. and $1. 9 GRAND Hinrichs TONGET THE PEARL FISHERS. Van Cauteren, Del Papa, Campanart, Vivianl, &. Matinee Saturday. ies SE Faust” Saturday..... “Barber of Seville’ Next Week—Last week of the opera season; brilliant repertoire. Positive appearance of Mons. A. L. Guile. Seats and cards ready. It EDWARD H. ALLEN, Manager. ‘Evenings at 8:15. Saturday Matinee at 2. THIRD WEEK THIRD COMEDY SEASON. Frederic Bond and Comp’y Presenting the Two-act Comedy, Irish Ambassador, Followed by the One-act Farce, Love’s Alarms. RESERVED SEATS. 25e., Be. and Te. GENERAL ADMISSIC -25e. May 20—Fourth Weck—(By special arrangement) THE GUV'NOR. Seats now on sale. my16-tf Spend a Few Minutes —in this musical palace. day or night ‘The graphophones are changed dally. are constantly being —made—the usic are to be heard here e cents to hear any of your choice. Edison’s Crowning Work is the Kinetoscope, which faithfully repro- duces motion by ‘means of photographs passing an aperture so rapidly as to allow the eye no chance to catch the change. Subjects are: Sandow, the modern Hercules, in Mus- cular Posings. The Cock Fight’ (realistic and exciting). Wilson and Waring (two eccentric and interesting dancers). ‘The Danse Comique (from the Milk White Flag), introducing the “Jumping Jack.” ‘The Carnival Dance (from the Gaiety Giri), With orchestra accompaniment. Columbia Phonograph Co., 919 Pa. Ave. my17-2t BANJO ‘D GUITAR—QUICKLY AND CORRECT. Feduced rates for summer months: a.m, il 5 OK at owe © BL Ge RB DECORATIONS And appropriate Floral Displays for Com- mencements, May Balls wand other aie oc. casions, are rapidly and tastefully arranged by us. You'll not regret consulting us about anything of this cha Our skill is un- equaled—our prices most reasonable. A. Gude & Bro., Rstss, 1224 F “ my16-124 ee VIRGINIA JOCKEY CLUB. St. Asaph, Va. RaCING_ MONDAYS, WEDN! DAYS UNTIL FURTE Six Races Esch Day. ADATISSK nd stand from 6th 2:10 p.m. Local trains E. E. DOWNHAM, President. apl3-tt stop at the track. 8. N. STILLWELL, Secretary. JKEBS4N's LYCEUM THEATER. ALL THIS WEEK, FAY FOSTER BURLESQUE COMPANY Introducing —Omeaga— In her Trilby and Harem Dances. Next Week—LONDON GAIETY GIRLS. my13-6t PROF. SHELDON’S DANCING ACADEMY, 25 per ceat discount For the balance of the season. Jal-tt DSOOOOSG EO SOVOOSOSSCO000 EXCURSIONS, &. PLANKED SHAD AT z MARSHALL HALL, DAY, MAY 19, 1895, AY AND WEEK DAY during the month of May. And every S| STEAMER MACALESTER LEAVES DAILY 10 AM. AND 2:30 P.M. On Sundays steniner Clas. Macalester will Iea Pm. 7th street Wharf at 11 a.m. and p.m. Leav- and 6:30 ing Marshall Hall 1:10 FARE, ROUND TRIP. DIN: iN sicns. COLONIAL BEACH. GRAND EXCURSION SUNDAY, PIAY 19. PALATIAL STEAMER City of Richmond Leaves her dock, foot of 6th strect, at 10 a.m.,~ giving four hours at the beach, returning home by 10 p.m. Superb orchestra, dancing floor and regu- lar dinner, including pint of wine, 50c. FARE, ROUND TRIP... myl7-2t oo. Oe, (aGSi GERMANIA MAENNERCHOR. = SUNDAY — May 19 —— SUNDAY. RIVER | Extrordinary Program of Pieasu THE PENTZ, Sunday, at 10:45 VIEW. 3 and 6'p.m. ‘Hekets, 25c. 2 ARTH'S SUPERB BAND. my16-3t E. 8. RANDALL, Sole Proprietor. GRAND EXCURSION TO CHAPEL POINT. THH em of the Potomac, THURSDAY, May 16, 1895, by. the board of directors and iady manacers of he Eastern msary has been postponed to WEDNESDAY, May 22° at sume hour, myll-9t FOR CHARTER—STEAM LAUNCH BARTHOLDT; fast_and comfortable PLEASURE BOATS, all kinds, for hire and sale. JNO. CUMBERLAND & SON, foot of F st. and N.H. ave. nw. my9-3m Marshall Hall. May Sghedule. STR. CHAS. MACALESTER leaves for Marshall Hall at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; returning, reaches Washington at 2 and 6 p.m. STR. RIVER QUEEN leaves for all river land- ings at 9:30 a.m.; returning, reaches Washington at 3n.m. PLANK SHAD DINNER EVERY DAY. For charters, dinners, &c., apply at office, 7th and M s.w. Telephone call 825. omy2-tf MountVernon, HOME AND TOMB OF WASHINGTON. THE PALATIAL STEAMER Charles Macalester Will leave foot of 7th and M sts. s.w. dally (ex- cept Sunday) at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; returning, Teaches the city at 2 and 6-p.m. FARE, ROUND TRIP, 75c. Admission to grounds and mansion, 2c. Both tickets to be obtained at wharf and at the princl- pal hotels. Elegant cafe on steamer. THE MOUNT VERNON AND MARSHALL HALL any2-25d STEAMBOAT CO. : FOR CABIN JOHN BRIDGE—STEAM LAUNCH Florence will make two trips SUNDAYS only. Boat leaves 32d st. and Canal at 9 a.m. and -m. Boat foc charter for Great Falls and Upper otomac at reascnable rates. Inquire of Engincer, 420 11th st. n.w., or J. Marconnier, 1073 st apl9-3m . 4 @ SSE . @ “CREDIT IS OUR CREED.” © OS® ce] : We don’t want? @ i) Qa @ 3 e 7 = is} 3 << is} S oo Each week or month—more than you can spare without cramping. Our Equitabl Credit System Is an accommodating agent—and nothing that savors of hardship or financial tycaany ts tolerated. We bava gathered 2 most cu- perior stock of FURNITURE— CARPETS—MATTINGS—DRAPER- TES — BABY CARRIAGES — RE- FRIGERATORS, and we want you to feel perfectly free to select just what you want. Don’t worry. abcut the pay part. Only promise to do what you can—from that promise we pin our faith in you. House & Herrmann, 917, 919, 921 and 923 7th St. 636 Mass. Ave. my11-844. POSOOSSHTCS SO QOQOEO SOO SOSVEOSHOIOOOO Q3OOO @ S @ ® & @ 2) @ & Our YellowWagons Serv Kennebec I-C-E EXCLUSIVELY. It's the purest, clearest, most lasting ice in the wide world. Prompt and constant * service. Lowest rates. Independent Ice Co., Office: 0910 Pa. ave. ’Phone 591. 2800 3108 Water Georgetown. METZEROTT MUSIC HALL———60 MUSICLANS. Second Concert FRIDAY, MAY 17, 8 P.M. FORTY-NINTH GRAND CONCERT OF THE GEORGETOWN ORCHESTRA, H. C. RAKEMANN, CONDUCTOR, Assisted by MISS MARY HELEN HOWE, Soprano. MISS ANITA CLUSS, Harpist. Single seats 75c. Admission 50c. Now on xale at Metzerott's, 1310 F st. my11-6t TALLY-HO COACH LINE FROM 1312 I ST. Pally —falington, bridge etc, 10 a.m., 2 in in. Uncle Sam_ Bri esdays, Sundays. Mon: . Home. 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CHIROPODIST. Hours 8 to 6. Sundays, 9 to 1, O my5-104