Evening Star Newspaper, May 23, 1895, Page 9

—_..__— THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1895—-TWELVE PAGES. 9 SUBURBAN NEWS ANACOSTIA. W.H.Truslow and W.D.King,the two cigar store proprietors on Monroe street, Ana- costia, who, as stated in Monday's Star, were officially visited previously by Sergt. Anderson and Policeman Reagan to in- vestigate alleged charges that gambliag was being carried on on their premises, have been summoned to the Police Court to answer. ‘The members of the Christian Endeavor Society of Garden Memorial Church were particularly pleased Sunday night by re- ceiving a visit from Mr. W. H. Pennell, who Was the first person to sign the Christian Endeavor pledge when the movement was started by the founder, Rev. francis E. Clark, in New England ‘several yeara ago. From this small beginning the movement has spread over almost the entire civilized world, and with its kindred orgamzations, such as the Epworth League, Young Te» ple’s Baptist Union, and perhs)s one or two others, comprises many millions of young people, who are connected with all the Protestant churaes. At the Garden Memorial meeting Mr. /ennell made an ad- dress on temperance, which was very at- tentively listened to an! heartily appre- clated. Memorial services wiil be held at the Minnesota Avenue Preshyteriaa Church Sunday night. John A. Luxin Corps, N G. A. R., and the Womaas itelief Corps, Sts auailiary, will be prosent. A sermcn appropr livered by Rev. J. B. North. Rey. W. C. Gowens, the new vastor of the Hilisdale A. M. E. Church, has invited the Sunday school childcen of the church to meet him there this aiternoon at 5 o'clock, in order to get them interested in collect- ing money to pay a part of the interest on the bonded debt, which jalls due shortly, and a meeting of the oluc: members of the congregation will take place at 8 p. m. a = Miles, Joseph Miles and Murray ‘AQdison of Good Hope were arrested last night by Officer Marr, te answer a charge of disorderly assembly, preterred by Henry Simms. ch deposited $5 as collateral and was released. Mrs. Robinson of Twining City, wife of Mr. C. Robinson, under whose superintend- ence all the great guns cust at the Wash- Ington navy yard are mae, who has Leen very ill, is now thought to be recovering. Prof. Otis C. Mason, curator of the Na- tional Museum, Washin:rton, lectured last night at the Anacostia Baptist Church on he Different Races of Men.” The members of the Ladies’ Aid Society of Garden Memorial Church will have a lawn party tomorrow at ‘air Lawn,” un- less,as one of them, referring to the present unseasonabie weather, said, “there shall be snow.” ——— TAKOMA PARK. - Rey. Jno. Van Ness of Princeton, N. J., who, in response to an invitation from the officers, has filled the pulpit in the Presby- terlan Church the past two weeks, was entertained at dinner during the week by Maj. and Mrs. D. Gray Purman of North ‘Takoma and Mr. and Mrs. Morris Bien. At the latter were also present Mr. and Mrs. 8. S. Shedd, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Mooers and Maj. and Mrs. D. G. Purman, Miss Louise Gove of Sacramento, Cal. is visiting her cousin, Mrs. W. W. Dyar of Holly avenue. Rev. Sanford W. Gee of Portland, Ore., was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Kinnear. A meeting was held Saturday night at the residence of Superintendent J. B. Kinnear for the purpose of selecting a delegate to attend the Sunday school convention to be held at Kensington in June. Mrs. Eliphalet Parsons of Baltimore is here for a visit of indefinite length with her son, Dr. A. V. Parsons of Carroll avenue. Mr. Eugene Means of Easton, Pa., is visiting the family of his aunt, Mrs. S. E. Page of Maple avenue. The weekly Methodist prayer meeting was held on Monday night at the residence of Col. G. C, Kniffin, with Mr. R. L. Dut- ton of Hamline as leader; the subject, “The uae of Forgiveness,” was made interest- . Mrs. James D. Prosser of Fayette, Mo., and Mrs. Randolph Rixey of Culpeper, Va., are spending several weeks with their sis- ter, Mrs. D. A. Whitmer of Poplar avenue. Mr. Wm. Steers has rented the house for- merly occupied by Mr. Loving,corner Mont- gomery and Elm avenues. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. S. Skinner of Port Huron, Mich., have prolonged their stay in this vicinity on account of the continued cool weather, and are again the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. Blodgett. The additional street lamps placed in much-needed localities in the Maryland portion of town by direction of the commis- sioner on streets has resulted in a general thanksgiving. The near completion of the bridge across Sligo is a source of satisfaction to many, travel having been suspended for a month past, the old bridge having been removed When the improvement was begun, the wet Weather delaying the work, which greatly exceeded a vation. At a meeting of the. Volunteer Fire Com- pany, held in the engine house Monday hight, Foreman Alvey presiding, many new names were added to the roll, which now about sixty. Geo. Parkins second assistant foreman. communication of Takoma Lodge, No. 29, F. A. was held in Takoma Hall last nigh the newly in- stalled officials in position, when the in- \tlatory degree was conferred upon five can- didates. Golden Rule Lodge, No. 45, I. O. M., gave an interesting public meeting last night at Grand Army Hall, which was largely at- tended by the citizens of thé village, as well as members of the Mechanics’ order. Delegations from Lafayette, Capital, An- chor and Columbia lodges of Washington were present. Worthy Master W. Brooke Hunter of Golden Rule Lodge presided over the meeting and made the opening address. He was followed by Past Deputy Grand Architect Geo. N. Walker of Golden Rule Lodge, Past Master Cathell of La- fayette Lodge, District Deputy Grand Ar- chitest It. F. Anderson, H. O. Emmons and R. F. Brown of Golden Rule Lodge. Worthy Master Donaldson of Capital Lodge recited “Casey at the Bat,” and Past Master Ca- thell of Lafayette Lodge gave a vocal se- lection. Messrs. Frank and Ed. Lansley, Fred Ss. chwab and Archie Welis ren- dered 1 selections on the mandolin, guitar and banjo. Refreshments, consisting of ice cream and cake, were served, after which Dr. Dallas Ervin's Giee Club enter- tained the audience by singing a number of popular songs. The members of Gold- ea kh Lodge will pay a fraternal visit to Anchor Lodge of Washington on the evening of the 3d proximo. Mr. and Mrs, Chas. H. Welsh entertained p few friends at cards last Tuesday even- ing at their hospitabie home on Johnson avenue. At a regular meeting of the orph court, held last Tuesday, the follow business was transacted: Ordered, That Francis G be appointed guardian to Jos. H. Koch, under penalty bond of $1,200; that Frarcis Gasch, guardian to Jos. H. Koch, be authorized to his ward to school, provided that the 5 estate be sullicient therefor; that the fi and final account of E. L. Nixon, admii trator of Charlotte ixon, be passed; that D. T. Sheriff and W. W. Roberts be ¢ pointed appraisers to appraise estate of the late Geo. W. Shaw, to which i y ndepe Ice Compa T, Peters, as the date of the purchases made by the re- spective petitic 1 that said ar » retur r oath to the regis- wi court, and upon payment to said register of the collateral inheritance tax, w : cost on the peti- tion and appra he shall give to said petitioners a receipt for s and enter payments thereof in this case upon the administration docket; that the petition of Wharton EB. Lester, attorney for Chas. H., John Samuel H! and Geo. N. Walker and Elizabeth W. Lester, ask that the executor of the estate of Jane A. Walker pay to petitioners money now re- maining in his hands belonging to said be overruled. esbit of this district has candidate for the house of delegates, subject to the decision of the republican county nominating con- vention. . —— ROCKVILLE. ‘The following business was transacted in the orphans’ court yesterday: The last will and testament of Louis L, Brunett, de- ceased, was filed and admitted to probate and record, and letters testamentary on the personal estate of said deceased w e to the ocession wil) be de- granted to John L. Brunett, the executor named in the will; bond, $600. Robert B. Peter, administrator with the will annexed of Harriet Dugan, deceased, filed list of sales of deceased's personal estate. Z. Maccubbin Waters, administrator of James M. Waters, deceased, filed st of debts due and owing said deceased. Josiah W. Jones, administrator of Jonathan D. Barnsley, de- eéased, passed final account in the personal estate of said deceased. J. Alby Henderson, guardian to Raymond W. Doan, was au- thorized to seil his ward’s leasehold inter- est. Walter T. Burton and Margaret M. Burton, executors of Isaac Burton, jr., filed report of sale of real estate to Berry Robey, subject to ratification by the court. Mr. Wm T. Aud, a former resident of Poolesville district, this county, died on the 18th instant near Alder, Loudoun coun- ty, Virginia, in the seventy-third year of his age. His funeral took place at the Poolesville Baptist Church Monday after- noon, with service by Rev. S. R. White of this town. There was a large congregation in attendance. During the late war Mr. Aud was for some months a prisoner at Fort Delaware, and during his stay there was baptized in Delaware bay. Upon his return home he united with the Baptist Church at Poolesville. He leaves a widow, daughter of the late Jesse Viers, three sons and two daughters. A meeting of the schcol commissioners was held here Tuesday for the purpose of receiving petitions for new school houses, repairs, furniture, &c. Applications ag- gregating about $4,000 in amount were re- ceived and considered, but no definite action taken thereon. The first quarterly meeting for Rockville circuit M. E. Church South will be held at Emory Chapel Saturday and Sunday, Ist and 2d of June. George Cooper and wm. Dorsey, colored, charged with felonious assault upon a colored girl about ten years of age a few days ago, had a hearing before Justice Morgan at the court house yesterday, a large crowd being in attendance. A num- ber of witnesses were examined, the evi- dence so far sustaining the charge that the two boys were committed to jail to await the action of the grand jury, bail being re- fused. Considerabie feeling was manifested by the crowd, and it seemed lucky for the accused that they were under the protec- tion of the officers of the law. The clerk of the circuit court for this county has received from Gov. Brown a pardon for Samuel Stout, convicted at No- vember term of court, 189, of assault and battery and sentenced to the house of cor- rection. At a meeting of the mayor and council of Rockville held last night Mr. Uriah Rick- etts was appointed bailiff of the town. Messrs. Richards and Hansen of this place some days ago paid a visit to Ox- ford, Pa., for the purpose of locating a hay-baling establishment at that place. It is expected that land for the purpose will be donated by the citizens of the town. The clerk of the circuit court for this county has issued marriage licenses to the following parties: John O. Crown and Mary Mills, Rezin E. Sheckeils and Mary A. Poole. Mr. Amos Young ot Damascus district has announced himself a candidate for the Maryland house of delegates subject to the decision of the democratic primary election. Children’s day will be observed at Red- land Christian Church on Sunday, at 2:30 p.m. Rev. H. Schell of Washington will be present and conduct the exercises, The Young‘ People’s Society of Boyd’s station will hold a festival on the 29th at the residence of Mrs. James E. Williams. An interesting program is promised. The officers of the society are Mr. Smith Hoyle, president; Miss Sallie Sibley, secretary, and Miss Lula Williams, treasurer. Rev. L. B. Wilson, presiding elder, will preach at Morse M. E. Church, this place, on Sunday next at 3 p.m. The mayor and council of Rockville, ac- companied by their clerk, a few days ago paid a visit to Baltimore for the purpose of examining the Holloway chemical fire engine, with a view to purchasing one for this place. They express themselves as much pleased with the working of the machine. Mr. John O. Crown and Miss Mary Mills, both of this county, were married at this place yesterday evening by Rev. S. R. White of the Baptist Church. = The public schools of the county will close Friday and will reopen again about the first week in September. The attendance of pupils during the past school year has been unusually large. ——— GAITHERSBURG. Among the prominent Washingtonians who will spend the summer here, and have already arrived, are Prof. Firman of Co- lumbian University, who occupies the resi- dence of Prof. L. Davis Lodge, and Mr. J. S. Larcombe. Sunday evening Forest Oak Lodge, No. 123, Knights of Pythias, worshiped at Ep- worth M. E. Church. Rey. John W. Steele, by invitation, preached the annual sermon before the lodge in the presence of a large congregation The Volunteer Fire Company gave its popular play, “Not Such a Foo! as He Looks,” at Clarksburg Saturday evening, meeting with decided financial success. The next appearance will be at Poolesville, Sat- urday evening, June 1. Rev. Wm. rian is this week in Phila- delphia attending the fourth general con- ference Epworth League convention as a delegate from Gaithersburg chapter. A party of Good Templars, representing Gaithersburg Lodge, No. 217, attended the quarterly on of District Lodge, No. 1, at Burtonsville Saturday. There was a large attendance and an enthusiastic meet- ing. P. F. Brian, D. T., presided during the day. The reports of the different offi- re heard, and the establishing of lodge and a large increase in membership noted. It was decided to hold a temperance demonstration for Montgom- ery county in July, and the following com- mittee, one from each lodge in the district, to arrange for the same was appointed: P. F. Brian, A. L. Jones, E. Jennie Waters, Rev. J. W. Steele, T.E. Watkins, Edgar Benson, C. D. Duvall, J. F. Boyer, C. C. Lawson, J. S. Crawford and G. M.’ Wolfe. The local option question was discussed and a standing committee appointed to look after the better enforcement of the exist- ing law. Speeches were made by Rev. C. J. Burdette, grand chief templar; T. M. Baldwin, jr, Wm. H. Phair and others. Progress Lodge served dinner at noon. The next meeting will be held at Laytonsville the third Saturday in August, when the annual election of officers will occur. eg Ses HERNDON. The last of the popular entertainments under the auspices of the Ladies’ Aid So- clety took place Friday evening, the 17th instant, In Congregational Church. The Cornet Band gave the first number on the program, which was received with much favor. The Ladies’ Afd then came with “Auld Lang Syne.” This was performed by nine elderly ladies of the society, and was very enthusiastically encored. Dr. Mason then gave an original poem, pre- pared for the occasion. This was followed by a duet, violin and organ, by Mr. Will and Miss Annie Robey. Then came a reci- tation, rgery Gray,” by Miss Nellie Tewksbury of Maine; a solo, by Mr. T. Cc. McNeill; reading, by Mrs. Marion Simonds; mande organ, Mr. Clarence Walker and Miss Annie Robey; duet, Mr. E. L. Howard ard Mrs. C. M. Burton; song, by Eva Ballou; “Life Among the In- an original sketch, in verse, by H. y; cornet and alto duet, Me a Robey and , with chorus by the band; solo, Mr. Yount, organ and violin, Mr. and solo, “The Handwriting on the . E. L. Howard; “Laughing Mrs. Ballou, Miss Maude Yount, iss’ Annie Robey, Mr. E. L. Robey and Mn How i This series of enter- tainments has grown in public favor, -as has been evidenced by the increasing at- tendance from the first. Monday evening a goodly number of citi- zens gathered in the Congregational Church to hear Miss F. H. Ensign of the Young Women's Christian Temperance Union of Ohio. The lecturer occupied about one hour, and was listened to with deep interest fram beginning to close. One object of the lecturer is to form local or- ganizations of the White Ribbon Army, and to this end, at the close of the lecture, a paper was circulated among the young ladies for signatures. About twenty names were secured, and a meeting was appointed for Tues vening to organize; at which time others are expected to be present to unite with those who have started. The public schvols will close today. Two additional trains have been put on this road, both of which have been much needed. . ———_—___ BROOKLAND. Mi: Eleanor and Elizabeth Forbes,who have been visiting Miss Brooks, will return to their home in Prince George’s county the end of this week. Mr. George B. Johnson has gone to Phila- delphia, Pa., to attend the Odd Fellows’ la N EW N AVA L RIF L E celebration in that city. Mr. Charles H. Holtzman of Cumberlafd, Md., is visiting Mrs. Penrod in Brook- land. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Pratt and Miss Pratt are again in Brookland for the sum- mer, St. Clement’s Mission will move into its new church, the Church of Our- Savior, the second Sunday in June. Rev. Dr. Buck of Rock Creek Church will conduct the services and deliver the sermon on that day, assisted by Rev. Mr. Crowe, rector of the mission. King David Masonic Lodge of Brook- land held its meeting in the town hall Tues- day night. The attendance was large. De- grees were conferred on two candidates. Great preparations are being made at the Soldiers’ Home for decoration exer- cises on May 30, when an address will be made by Rev. Dr. Garrigan of the Catholic University. Miss Emily Brooks, accompanied by her niece, Miss Agnes Brooks, and her nephew, Dr. J. Harry Brooks will J2ave Brookland May 28 for New York, and’ will safl on the following day for Europe. They will make a tour through England and southern Eu- rope. Miss Brooks and her niece will re- turn home in the fall. Dr. Brooks will stay in Paris, where he will continue his med- ical studies. Mr. and Mrs. Ryan, son and daughter were baptized in the Baptist Church last Sunday. Baptism will be again held next Sunday. Mr. Charles Radey, the motorman who was injured by the electric cars Tuesday night, ts improving and will soon be at work. a FALLS CHURCH. ‘The session of the District Lodge of Good Templars, comprising the lodges of the counties of Fairfax, Alexandria and Prince William, and the city of Alexandria, con- vened at Vienna Tuesday and was largely attended. District Templar J. D. Payne presided. Delegates were present from every lodge in the district but one, with many visitors. The district degree was con- ferred upon twenty-five new members. The reports of the various officers were submit- ted. he report of the district chief templar gave very encouraging: statements of the condition of the order in the district and an increase in membership of 150 since last session, St. Julian’s Lodge of Alekandria county had made an increase of 134, and is the largest lodge in the state. "The report of the district secretary showed a membership of 676 in the district, in t teen lodges. The treasurer reported the sum of $55.49 in the treasury. One juvenile temple was organized during the past three months. The attention of the dis- trict lodge was called to the published re- port of an interview had with Gov. O'Fer- rall in regacd to his signing the excise board bill for Alexandria county, in which interview tre governor is quoted as saying that there was “not the slightest opposi- tion to it” presented to him. Many mem- bers took exception to this statement, and the district lodge passed resolutions stat- ing that “this district lodge, embracing, as it does, the county of Alexandria, wants it distinctly understood that vigorous and time!y petitions, signed numerously by the best citizens of said county, were forward- ed, through the usual channel, to the coun- ty and senatorial representatives, in earn- est protest against the passage of said bill, and that further, immediately upon learn- ing of the passage of the bill by the legis- lature, a telegram was at once addressed the governor urging him to withhold his signature untif a representative of this dis- trict lodge could in person present further protests against the bill becoming a law.” The district lodge voted to lend its aid financially and in every honorable way to an effort to be made for the repeal of this “mest obnoxious law.” The district banner was awarded to St. Julian's Lodge for the largest percentage of increase during the past quarter, and it was presented in an impressive manner by Mr. H. C. Powell of Vienna and received by Mr. Schuger for the lodge. A committee was appointed to confer with St. Julian’s Lodge in regard to holding an election on the license question at an early day in Washingten district. Interesting verbal reports from the lodg: of the district were made. A public meet- ing in the interest of Keystone Lodge was directed to be held soon. A contribution to aid a lodge of the order at Butte, Mont., was made. The next session of the district lodge will be held with St. Julian’s Lodge in August. A bountiful-dinner and sup- per was served by the ladies of Fannie Bowman Memorial Lodge at the Bowman homestead, where an after-dinner speech of welcome was made by Mr. E. L. S. Bou- ton. Forty-five members of Pioneer Lodge of this town attended the session of the district lodge. At night Bouton Hall was crowded to witness an entertainment by the local lodge, consisting of the following, viz: Music by the orchestra; recitations, Mrs. Corning and Mr. Porter; solos, Mrs. Kerkam, Miss Hattie King;' piano’ solo, Miss Stickel; tableau, “Sunrise, Noon and Night,” Miss Minnie Reed; play, “The Quiet’ Family,” Messrs. Porter, Powell, Freeman, Staats, Mrs. Corning, Mrs. Bo: man, Mrs, Freeman, Miss Powell; “A Dar- key Musical,” Messrs.Bowman and Powell, Misses Powell and King. he election for county and district offi- cers for Fairfax county takes place Thurs- ay. Pioneer Lodge 6f Good Templars met last night. A letter of greeting was read from Mr. J. H. Leonard, P. C. T., who resigned his ice, having removed to the city. Guy A. Luttrell has purchased of Mr. M. E. Church the store house and lot on Wash- ington street near broad, known as the Tyson property. M. E. Church has purchased of Dr. Lut- trell two vacant lots on Center street. ee MEMORY OF DOUGLASS. Ouverture Catholic Lyceum Pays a Tribute to a Leader. A largely attended meeting in honor of the memory of the late Fred Douglass was held last night at 1213 17th street, under the auspices of L’Ouverture Catholic Ly- ceum. The meeting was called to order at about 9 o'clock by Mr. Matthew Butler, chairman of the committee on entertain- ments, who briefly stated its object and introduced Mr. Willis J. Smith as chair- man of the evening. Resolutions eulogistic of the character of Fred Douglass were read and approved, and addresses were made by Messrs. Robert H. Terrell and Arthur S. Gray, and Dr. F. J. Faust of the faculty of St. John’s College. Mr. Ter- rell spoke as a personal friend of Mr. Douglass, and declared that it is too soon to estimate the full loss to the negro race caused by his death. His career, he added, is an object lesson and an inspiration to the youth, not only of his own race, but of the whole civilized world. Mr. Gray said that the emancipation of the slaves has been only half completed and he asked who would be the man to come forward as Douglass’ successor and carry on the great work that he had so splendidly inaugurated and which was cut short by his death. Dr. Faust, speaking for the white people, said that Fred Douglass probably did more to break down race prejudice than any other element at work. He paid a high tribute to the qualities of his character, and especially to gentleness of disposi- tion, so remarkable in view of his stirring experiences, and the bitter sarcasm of some of his orations. A musical program was rendered by the Misses Johnson, Mrs, Agnes Smallwood, Mr. W. T. Benjamin and Hoffman’s or- chestra. L’Ouverture Lyceum is now in the fourth year of its organization, having been formed in February, 1892, to occupy the same position among colored Cathoilcs that the Carroll Institute does among the white members of that church. It now in- cludes some seventy or eighty young col- ored men, and since it moved from its old quarters on O street between 16th and 17th which were far too small, it has been grow- ing at a rapid rate. It now has the entire building at 1213 17th street, which has been remodeled to suit the purposes of the organ- ization. Downstairs is a large meeting room, and above is the beginning of a library and a club room, where are bil- liard and card tables. The use of the club room is well regulated and the best of order is preserved. This upper floor will be partitioned off later and an effort will be made to increase the library. It is also proposed to establish 4 gymnasium on the lower floor for the use of the members of the lyceum. The officers are Dr, W. 8S. Lofton, president; J. W. Queen, vice presi- dent; Thomas W. Spriggs, financial secre- tary; Geo. Lemmon, secretary; Richard Wells, treasurer, and Matthew Butler, chairman of the board of directors. ———— Consuls Recognized. The President has recognized J. N. Wal- lem as vice consul of Denmark at Phila- delphia, M. J. Steffens as vice consul of Chile at Chicago, and F. A. Bartlett as vice consul of Chile at Port Townsend, Washington, Tho Result of the Tests of an Investigating Board. Points, of Alleged Superiority Over the Arm Recently Adopted for the Army, fi The Navy Deparonent has at last found a rifle that is suitable for the use of the navy. It is the invention of Mr. J. P. Lee of Connecticut, and is said to be superior, in essential points of merit, to the Krag- Jorgensen rifle, a Swedish invention, re- cently adopted for the use of the army. The navy has long been in search of a suitable small arm, and countless experiments have been made with foreign and domestic in- ventions, with the view of securing one fully adapted to the service. The small arms board, consisting of Commander G. A. Converse, Prof. P. H. Alger, Ensign N. Cc, Twining and First Lieutenant L. A. Karmany of the marine corps, tested sev- eral inventions in this city last fall, and more recently it has conducted further tests at Newport. The result of these tests was a unanimous report in favor of the adoption of the Lee rifle, and the report having been successively approved by Capt. Sampson, chief of the bureau of ordnance, and the Secretary of the Navy, the next step will be to contract with the manufac- turers for a supply of 10,000 rifles of this make for the navy and marine corps. Points of Alleged Superiority. According to naval ordnance experts the new naval rifle is far superior to the Krag- Jorgensen gun. It is not only lighter, but it gives a flatter trajectory, and eng#les a sailor to carry fifty more rounds of ammu- nition than the soldier does. The rapidity of fire-is greater than that of any other small arm, five shots having been aimed and fired in three seconds when the gun was under test. Ordinarily the fire does not exceed forty rounds a minute, with a pos- sible speed of fifty. The ‘total welght of the gun with straps will not be more than eight and a quarter pounds, or a pound less than the army rifle. The magazine clip is the lightest in use, and Is believed to be the most certain action. The trigger will be at all times un- der perfect control, and there can be no ac- cidental fire. The’ smallness of the bullet enables a sailor to carry 200 rounds of am- munition, while the soldier carries but 150. The barrel of the new rifle will be but twenty-seven inches in length, or three inches shorter than the army piece. At a distance of 500 yards perfect fire can be had, while at 2,000 the accuracy will he sich as to render it easy to bring down a man. At 5,00) yards the bullet would pierce two or three men, cne behind the otha and at 6,000 it would penetrate one man’s Naval experts regard the small caliber of the new navy arm as one of its best feat- ures, the diameter of the bore being-only six millimeters (0.236 inches)—one of the smallest calibers in the world. ‘The new rifle will possess many novelties. Some of its parts are to be made of alumi- num in order to economize in the matter of weight, and the arm will be a convenient one to handle. A barrel made of steel con- taining four and a haif per cent of nickel, after being fired 2,000 rounds, was still effi- cient and will be used tor‘the new rifles. They are said to be strong, simple and capable of rapid manipulation without re- quiring special experi&mef or aptitude in their use by the operator] Capt. Sampson says that the new arms thie best ever used in the United States and expresses the be- Nef that it will eventually be adopted by the naval reserve, natifhal guard and other military organizations]! , ( VETERANS fe GRAY. Addrersed by Gen. Gp Tex: Houston, Tex., was in holiday attire and its streets were filled with pld soldiers, who were there to attend Srfunion of confed- erate veterans, yeste: Gen: Join te Gordon," commander-in-chief of the United Confederate Veterans, was the principal guest of honor. Addresses of welcome were made by the governor of the state andthe mayor of the city. Gen. Gordon conchided his address in response to these remarks as follows: “I rejoice in the privilege of bearing. to you fraternal greetings from the great body of brave men who confronted you in battle. It has been my fortune recently to mingle with those men in every section. Be assured, my confederate comrades, that the overwhelming majority of the Grand Army of the Republic, composed of sol- giers who were brave in battle and are Benerous in peace, courageous, knightly and true, bear toward you ®either lingering bitterness nor séntiment of distrust. What- ever of untimely passion may here and there exist from any cause, will be of short duration, and comparatively harmless. In the presence of your continued conserva- tism, and before the higher and nobler sen- timents of the country, it will vanish like vapors before the morning sun. What the South Fought For. At the conclusion of Gen. Gordon’s ad- dress committees on credentials and reso- lutions wer2 appointed, and then Gen. 8. D. Lee, as chairman of the historical com- mittee, read his report, @ hich, among other things, say: “The true cause of the war between the states Was the dignified withdrawal of the southern states from the Union to avoid the breach of that domestic tranquiility guaranteed, but not consummated, by the Constitution, and not the high moral pur- port of the north to destroy slavery, which followed incidentally as a war measure. As to the war itself and the results of the war, the children of the future would be astonished that a people fought so hard and sv long, with so little to fight for, judg- ing by what they gather from histories now in us», prepared by writers from the north., “A people who for four long years Mught over almost every foot of their territory, on over two thousand battle fields, with the odds of 2,804,272 enlisted men against their 600,000 men ‘enlisted, and their coasts blockaded and rivers filled with gunboat six hundred vessels of war, manned by 000 sailors, 2nd who protracted the struggle until over one-half of their sol- diers were dead from casualties of war, had something to fight for. They fought for the great principle of local self-govern- ment and the privilege of managing their own affairs, and for the protection of their homes and firesides.” Ovation to Winnie Davis. In the evening Miss Winnie Davis, the “daughter of the confederacy,” was intro- duced. A wild shout went up that fairly made the building tremble. Never was there seen such a demonstration. Hats were flying in the aip, gray-haired men were cheering and yelling, completely drowning the music by the band, which was playing ‘The Bonnie Blue Flag.” The oid veterans were 0 overcome with enthusiasm that a wild rush was made for the place where Miss Davis steod, and in an instant she was surrounded by a mass of men, all pushing pell-mell to grasp her hand apd show hcw happy they were to meet her. rajon at Houston, +0 To Be Tried fof Itefficiency. Orders have been issyed for the trial by court-martial at the SMate Island navy yard of Lieut. Edward J. Dorn and Lieut. Wilson W. Buchanan of the cruiser Olympia for “alleged culpable inefficiency in the operation of a five-inch rapid-fire gun, whereby John Johnson, one of the gunners, lost his life. The officers detailed for the court are Capt. A. 8. Barker, Capt. Frank Wildes, Commander Charles E. Clark, Commander Charles M. Thomas, Commander Henry E. Nichols, Lieut. Commander C, T. Hutchins, Lieut. Charles H. Clarke, Lieut. J. C. Burnett, Lieut. W. E. Sewell and Lieut. Herbert L, Draper, judge advocate. —_—__—_+o.—__ Mr. Foster Goes to Shanghai. Word has been received from Mr. John W. Foster to the effect that he left Tien Tsin yesterday afternoon for Shanghai, where he expects to remain a few weeks, sailing for the United States about the Ist of July. Moses’ Corner, Buying and selling for eash makes no bad accounts. It lowers prices, and 1s more advantageous to you than credit, for it does not allow of losses; hence you are not charged for them, as is the case with a credit business. We can arrange things satisfactorily for you. Bargains ——Below—but only a few of those we’re making most of at present. a big value—every worth your carefullest at- tention. $3 Reception Chair, $1.95. $9 Large Wicker Rocker, $4.85. $20 “Morris’? Chair, $11.90. 20 yards Matting, $1.50. $16 Cheval Mirror, $10.00. $10 Grecian Window Chair, $6.85. $11 Pateng Base Wicker Rocker, $6.95. Wire Window Screens, 20 ctv, Wire Door, Pretty Awning, $2.59. $15 Box Couch, $9. $12 Parlor Rocke: $4.25 $12 Dressing Table, $7. 8 $6.45. Just a few items;—there are dozens of others which it’ll pay you to come to see. B MOSES sons, uth and F Sts. N.W. Storage Warehouses—22d st. near M. E08. H. | FISKK, | MANAGER. ‘The thousands who use the STAND- ARD. ROTARY SHUPTLE SEWING pest MACHINE willingly testify to its su- perlority. Dressmakers “and _ tailors can't praise it too highly. Sold on easy monthly payments. Liberal dis- <onnt ioe cash, Sent on receipt of standard Sewing Ich. Co. (MASONIC ae sitet et Every one’s lid Oak Rocker, $2.85. Cream Blend | Flour —Grows in public favor EVERY DAY. Its sale is alreat PPeRomenally large. The rea- sons are these: It NEVER FAILS under proper conditions to make PERFECT bread. Once {t's tried It’s used ALWAYS, Have YOU tried it? If not, do so by all means. All first- class grocers sell It, - B. B. EARNSHAW & BRO., Wholesalers, 5 and 1000-2 M st. s.c. Ite No Curious Lookers On ~to embarrass you while having your cyes examined here. Then, too, you're assured more satisfactory treatment by receiving the undivided attention of a skilled oculist and optician, Glasses sclected and adjusted with the utmost care. Consultation costs nothing. Dr. Elliott, st" Loan and Trust building, Rooms 69-70, 5th floor, formerly “Queen's.” my23-16d atskin Fur Rug, $1.95, $3 China Sheepskin Rug, $1.95. Come Here Sand we'll do the rest. We'll pose you in an casy, natural position (use no headrest)— take a perfect “photogravure’ of you, and charge you but $6 a dozen for ‘em. Will you come? 5 “5 F a Stalee’s, ofFEtn. my23-16d_ Wells Drilled ‘Thoroughly at smali ‘expense. Windmills. Drop postal-to W. EB. DeWIET, 308 10th st. nw. my2z-2w SOCTEE SESCESIPO OSES GESTS SVE SHSSSSSSSSOSSOSSOSSOSSS HSS PHOSSSPOSSSS SSIS SSS SSIS SOS Ss B. RICH & SONS, 1002 F Street. :Footwear :For Those iGoing Away. One of your first thoughts in p ning to go away on your summ>r'’s vacation is an extra supply of foot- wear, Keep us in mind when you come to it, for we have the most complete line of Summer Shoes in town. If the trip is to the moun- tains or the seashore, where much Fou ought to have a pair of these English Walking Shoes or Oxfords. As we told you the other day, these are a new line of shoes, and were made for our exclusive saie for this city, cannot buy them else- Very “swell and just the “proper thing fer ladies to wear with tailor-made gowns. All colors walking is to be done, and all leathers. $3.50, $4, $4.50 & $5. Or we can fit you in elther Black or Tan Oxfords—giving you an ensy, perfect fit in a shoe that won't hurt your foot, no matter bow much walking yoa do, for $1.50, 98 for the $2.48, $1.98, up to Dest of the lot. And there's one thing in buying footwear here, you get your money back if you are not satisted. B. Rich & Sons, (ate John E. Little's), tioo2 F St. OrpostrE BC ‘ON HOUSE. AN ARTIST IS ENGAGED AT THE DECORATIVE this week. ‘To- : nes will be sold exactly halt pr Ladies, this 1s an oppor- tunity to sclect material to take away for the sumiier. A full line of embroidery silks, and an t expert teacher. hild’ its, ie Suite, S140 hild’s —that have been here, and are everywhere, ‘These are juniors’, fast blue. rs’, reefer collar, $1.75 and $1.98. patterns of them all to make choosing hard It won't cost you much to clothe the youngsters if you come here. Tanzer & Co., 908 7th St. my28-16d With the Spots Out - —the Blankets will be safer from moths. and bugs while stored away for the summer. Winter livery should be cleaned also—and dyed if you want to restore its original beauty. We * * will send for it. “WHEATLEY,” 1068 Jeff. st., Georgetown. 12d eeeee SOOLID OOOOH OOS SOLED LIE ESIOOCOH SOO OSIGSS SESE SOOSIS YES won't stand trifiing with. Don't trifle with yours. Consult us about any trouble that may affect them. Experts here who will give your eyes the most thorough test and adjust glasses that'll remedy any defect. Charge only for the Glasses—and smally for these. TAPPAN’S, 602 9th St. _my23-14e0 THE FINEST Engraving Work. Nothing short of supplying our patrons with the very best would fit our poltey. iF tii 111 Our Printing and Engraving are of a strictly i tii high class ordet. Wedding, Visiting Cards, ete., are our especial specialties, ete. Decker’s, 1 F St. Bookseller and Stationer. my23-204 son I Doctor 4%.m. of Watches My fasbion of repairing Watches is entirely dif- ferert rom: that a¢ a wetch—T guarentee it'll sti > It So well is becauss I don’t do anything charges a for M TIUTTERLY is my name. 6 ‘O., is my address. Finest quality— latest designs—larg= est .variety—lowest prices. GALT & BROTHER, || Jewellers, Silversmiths and Stationers, i 1107 Penn. Avenue N.W. 3] 1t Ornaments, Hair Pins, Back Combs, Side Combs, | Lorgnettes, Etc., Ete. \WireDoors = = = Qoc. \ ——— coniplete, with spring hinges—for a {ace muateere wo Beng te ‘We'll Suggest a Scheme That'll iSave You Money. —— —Whenever we make a special bar- —— guin offer in Furniture, Carpets, ——_ Uphoiste or Draperles—buy it ——— when it’s offered—on CREDIT if ——— it isn't convenient to pay cash. y —-—— You get the benefit of the lowest possible cash price that can be quoted. Then- you can pay that price gusily—when perhaps — the price has gone up to its former aS: cae of these now? \Lace Curtains, $1.68 Pr. Nottingham Lace Curtains, full 3% yards long by 63 inches wide— —— in white and ecru. Regularly ——— $2.50 a palr—Now $1.68. \Window Shades, 29c. Shades made of the best qual- —— ity Opaque Cloth, with perfect- ——— working spring rolless. Now 29e. Wire Screen Doors, well made— ——— %e. now. ) ——— , Adjustable Wiro Window Screens, } ——— 25 cents. Loose Covers. — We've got a stock of Loose Cover ———— materials that includes everything mate on the cost of making covers THE CRUMP MA’ my2i-Im oN. Y. ay Crump’s Celebrated Tonic. ‘A Deliciove 2d Invigorating Tonic of FRUITS AND SPICES. A SURE CURE For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipation and All Stomach Troubles. ETABLE REMEDY A PURELY VI Compounded of the ess FRUITS AND SPICES. ACTURING CO., shington, D. C. 304 Ind. ave. old by JOHNSON & BALLINGER, 1400 14th st. G. C. SIM A: ——— you can want.» A postal brings our ; man with samples, ready to estl- ‘Lansburgh’s ) “RINK,” New York Avenue SHAW, 7th and I n.w.; ED. P. MERTZ, ith and F n.w.; and 1ith st. opera H-I-S-K-E $3 Gallon! straight — 4-year- a reputa- tion for possessing the good qualities go to make a Whiskey. Trying it will Prove | the truth it rye—wit What we say. N. H.Duvall 11923 Pa.Av. my23-20¢e0 — for your furniture. te ee | 2 there's any ering to | » done, let us estimate on” It, eit worth Bnest stock of we're selling ‘our while, rs that’s —~0 Bet. 13th and 14th Sts. Agency for the celebrated COLUMBIA AUTOMATIC FILTER. | 1t SEE Better than ever, than all others, when ced, is Burchell’s Family Tea. Spring Leaf at 50 cents. my23-16e0 WHEN IT COMES TO AWNINGS —We are better able to supply your needs than any other firm in town. The largest stock—most experienced men—and prices uniformly moderate. Drop a postal or call us up over the ‘phone—we'll gladly submit an estimate. COPELAND & CO., 409 ELEVENTH ST. Awnings, Decorations, Canopies. . . . . my17-14d “aos psa mox’s traws nox’s traws —Knor's only selling agency for this city ts here. The “Knox Shapes” are not his productions. Knox’s Ladies’ Saflors are tho fashion. Splendid Straw Hats from $1.50 up to $2.50. B. H. Stinemetz & Son, 1237 Pa. ave. 1 by others. When T repair y repaired. ‘The rea- inspring Or Kann, Sons & Co, STi & MARKET SPACE ONCE A WEEK We cull all remnants from our regular stock and sometimes add a few new things from our regular Remnant Department and make a big reek feast for the benefit of our trade. TOMORROW Is the day designated for these special good values. Sitk Remnants, YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND A BIG LINE OF THESE SILK ENDS THAT ACCUMULATE THROUGH OUR BIG SILK TRADE. IT'S NOTH- ING FOR US TO CLEAN OUT A FEW HUNDRED PIECES OF SILKS.A WEEK—WHICH IS BOUND TO MAKE US THAT MANY NEW REMNANTS, ACCORDING TO HOW THE SILK CUTS, AND THE CONSEQUENCE IS THAT THEY ARE THROWN ON OUR FRIDAY BARGAIN COUN- TER AT ABOUT,HALF THE PRICE OF WHAT THEY WERE SOLD FROM THE PIECE. 16C. FOR PRINTED CHINAS, RUNNING FROM 2 TO 10 YARDS, THAT WERE 25 AND 33c. 34C, FOR PLAIN BLACK AND COLORED INDIAS, FANCY CHINA AND FIGURED JAPS, COLORED FIGURED TAFFETAS, RUNNING FROM 1 TO 5- YARD LENGTHS, THAT WERE 49, 59 AND 69¢. CREAM AND WHITE, PLAIN AND FIGURED JAPS, CREAM AND WHITE TAFFETAS, CREAM \D WHITE SURAHS AND PEAU DEB SOI, IN FACT, AN ELEGANT LINE OF FINE SILKS, THAT RUN IN LENGTHS FROM 5 TO 10 YARDS, JUST THE THING FOR PRESENT USE—GOODS THAT SOLD AT 59, 69, 7) AND 89. A YARD— ARE 34° 49C. REMNANTS OF HALF AND THREE-QUARTER LACE CUR- TAIN ENDS, THE FINEST ASSORTMENT’ WE HAVE EVFR HANDLED. CREAM AND PURE WHITE POINT D'ESPRIT CENTERS, REAL BRUSSELS AND IRISH POINTS, IN WHITE, CREAM AND ECRU. THEY ARE SAMPLE ENDS OF CURTAINS THAT ARE SELLING TODAY, UN- DER THE REVISED TARIFF, FOR $15 TO $30 A PAIR. YOUR CHOICE OF THESE FINE GOODS: i 75c. Each. Third Floor, Upholstery Department. REMNANTS OF BLACK MOHAIR FOR SEPA- RATE SKIRTS, IN 314 TO 5-YARD LENGTHS.25¢. REMNANTS OF BLACK MOHAIR, PLAIN OR FIGURED, IN 8% TO 5-YARD LENGTHS. 39¢. REMNANTS OF BLACK BRILLIANTINE, IN PLAIN © AND FIGURED, IN 3% TO 5-YARD LENGTHS ... REMNANTS OF Hi S OF RIBBONS, FROM 1 TO 4 INCH. ES WIDE, SATIN, GROS GRAIN, MORIA AND PANCY, IN DIFFERENT LENGTHS, 2 TO 10c. A YARD REMNANT LOT OF LEATHER PURSES, WORTH NT LOT OF LEATHER PU! CASES AND POCKET LOOKS. WERE 50c., 6c. AND Tbe. ¥ WORK BORDER. .6¢. WKEMNAN’ SILK BRAIDS FOR JACKETS OK DRESS TRIMMING, WORTH FROM 19 TO 28. A YARD +. Be. REMNANTS OF IRISH POINT EMBROIDERY, 4%4-YAKD LENGTH, 5 INCHES WIDE, 2 ary 4 INCHES WIDE, 41;-¥. AND I5e..... OF TURKEY RED ‘TABLE LINEN, IN LENGTHS FROM 1% TO 3 YARDS, 25, 39 AND 490, REMNANTS OF GERMAN DAMASK, CREAM BLEACHED, IN LENGTHS 1% TO 3%, 25, 39 AND 49c. REMNANTS OF CRASH, FOR TOWELING, 1 TO TO 10c. YD. "REMNANTS OF WHITE INDIA LINEN, FROM 5 TO 15sec. A YD. \GTHS FROM 1 TO 8 YARDS. NTS OF DOTTED SWISS, FROM This entire line of Rem= nants can be found on our first floor. REMNANTS FROM OUR REGULAR REMNANT STOCI REMNANTS OF NEW STRIPES AND PLAIDS. NANTS OF NEW FANCY DRESS” GING- Bie. TS OF NEW VIENNE CREPES. .5%c, ‘TS OF NEW SERPENTINE CREPES.5%4¢, ‘TS OF NEW FIGURED SATEENS.3%e. NANTS OF FINEST QUALITY ZEPHYR DRESS GINGHAMS. seteeneesee see OHO. REMNANTS OF FINE BLEACHED MUS- NTS OF NEW CRETONNE PRINTS...5C. NANTS OF SATSUMA DRAPERY IN ALL COLORS REMNANTS OF FINE JACONET LAWNS. ..7%40. NTS OF COLORED DIMITY We can give you rem- nants from one end of the room tothe other that will tire you to look at. These goods you will find on THIRD FLOOR—TAKE THE ELEVATOR, Remnants of Linings. REMNANTS IN ALL COLORS OF DRESSMAKs ERS’ CAMBRIO. REMNANTS IN BLACK AND W REMNANTS IN ALL SHADES OF GOOD QUAI» ITY SILESIA. a REMNANTS IN IMITATION HAIR CLOTIT. .5%0, REMNANTS IN LINEN GRASS CLOTH. ... ,6%0) REMNANTS IN asia AND GRAY PERCA- LINES REMNA 5. Kann, & Co, STH & MARKET SPACE