Evening Star Newspaper, May 21, 1896, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1896—SIXTEEN PAGES. a McKNEW’S HEAVY MARK DOWNS! Snie ke sitiy spell has given us an oppor- #4 + tunity to look over the stock. We have o2e* con to wait until dale and on” all er. ALL CAPES AND COATS REDUCE for the Seetengeigenten ry “Novelty” Red uced. tunity to buy a eS » is an oppe ¥ Woolen Cloth 5 1 evenings at es ings meuntain, Some ai redu more than z Mt buy the cloth and | ail for the prices | % Sef iW mae) ive OQ = its iM: Soesertentengontente stall lot of Striped sts, a2 54 a milered collars, in broken pay see 22° were $1 more, are L 1k Wuists with adjustable $4.50. Novelty + © striped 4 3 eeee ott ws. |e oer e ¢ Grass Lineu Shirt Waists, $ P very day that you can buy = The Silk Walst Stock starts * with lovely Faney Presdens and large flower effects for $4.50. * 50 other different styles and patterns in * SHK Waists, up to $21 lickKN EW’S, 933 Pa. Ave. CROCKER’S. “Shoes Shined Free.” Some | Summer=- Time ; Shoe : Specials! NM profits, | 46 stics of | the year | 3 a ite dress this | % t to wear a patr | & ‘nis price makes | 4 oS cents for $2 white OX FORDS. sheserdongeesente Soodengeege $ m’s $4 i ight Tan Shoes For $2. 65. : i a é $2.05 |¢ “Jenness Piller” [¢ Oxfords, $4. |r sation. CROCKER’S, 939 Pa. Ave. Shoes Polished F Looe {When You ‘Clean House be good } $ time Go to rid your wer the house INSECT room—on losets. Use wider thoroughly troubled with 5 not aactin this su . Always fre: - 2 Ib, 4: hs Bas Be. 1Se. Sam aR Thonigsed a t Ss. Pharmacist, plete POO DO de> CO Oo ee “> Reoma Pure Rye-Whisky Is distitted iaily for medicinal purposes, ani is highly ty the leading physictans for its medicinal virtues. Sold only in full quart dota fe Native Novelties —At— : PERRY’S. We didn’t misjudge when we thought the Domestic Wash Fabrics would be in high favor this summer. We didn’t misjudge the de- mand when we_ gathered much of many kinds. Possi- bly ours have been the best of any. We certainly have tried to make them such. Again and again we have had to draw upon the foun- tain-heads for reinforcements. Fortunately each time we have improved the character of the effects. The qualities, too, for that matter. In spite of the rush we have kept our ortment select. Bestness has been—and is —the all-posses teristic. Prices have been governed by circumstances and conditions—and they combine to make them lower than ordinarily—lower than ever—for like qualities. Al- ways consider qualities when you are considering prices. Present shoppers will have a first-of-the-season variety to choose from— Lace Florentine. Another $,000 yards at a special Price fell to our lot this week. They are Scrolls, Flowers: and Persians on brilliant grounds, 18e. has been the price everywhere all this season. ‘These we have marked only I5c. a ayd. Blue, Pink, Yellow, Laventer, Black and linen tinted grounds—about one undred patterns to select from, Were 15¢.— Iaxc. a yd. ndian Dimities. Fortunately we are able to keep pace with the demand. But we cer- tainly seem to be offering extraordl- y¥ values—in a handsome array of light and dark effects—at a very low price— 1axc. a yd. Jaconet and Organdy Lawns, In the whele lst of fashionable shades, and h new and fashionable Patiste Lawns— I2xc. a yd. You woulda’t believe how expert he American designers have become. ‘They have made a study of tastes— and hit the popular preferences Just Tight in this season's creations. 36- Inch Percales—in a whole parcel of Proper patterns fur summer shicts— 12xc. a yd. Ginghams. sucker Ginghams—a full of Calcutta imitations—NOW 12“. a yd. Imitation Covert Cloth. Precisely what you want for Biey- cle and Outing Suits, 30 inches wide plain colors and eheeks— I2¥¢c. a yd. Linen Homespun. All right for style—and all right for comfort. 30 inches wide—plain Navy Blue, Green, French Blue and natural Linen colors— 15¢. a yd. line 380 inches wide stripes and figures on eJl tones of ground. 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Seaeceten oaSregeegeodeegoogondetondoatoatontongeateatreseabeeesoesaseeceeseesengeosengeageoseogeneagongeagontenteenseeagengenteatoatoaseateesnaseateadbesnesesseesententeageatealenteateateageagens Soe Sorsontonontodtortontontestontpstpetentortegergerteroafoatontonsnesorse pttodtoetorortonbenzenceazonceraensetatetteedeateteasensnt sets et Seteazetserseaten see set see seececeecensetgeat bottles, 81.25 each. REEVES, POOLE & CO., my18-3mn,14 1209 F st. nw. GOOD FOR WEIL T D SICK ONES— Liebig Company Extract of Beef. ap25-s&th, lyr A Beautiful Picture attractively framed will enhence the beanty of your heme. I frame pictures at a lower price (for the same grade of work) than quy art store. S. J. Venable, 304 Mass. Ave. N. B. GEN. WEYLER'’S RECORD Rev. Dr. Diaz Says It isOne of Oruelty and Biood. His Testimony Under Oath Before the Senate Committee of For- eign Relations. Rey. Alberto J. Diaz, the American cit!- zen and Baptist misssionary who, with his family and brother, was expelled from Cuba, after having been arrested and in- carcerated In prison there, had a hearing yesterday before a subcommittee of the Senate committee on foreign relations, con- sisting of Senators Mergan and Davis. Mr. Diaz made a statement under oath to the | subcommittee, the substance of which is as follows: Rev. Mr. Diaz, who is also a physician, was one of the members of the White Cross (a somewhat similar organi- zation to the Red Cross), which had been organized in conformity with the authority of the inspector general. It was composed, besides himself, of other physicians and Christian people, some of whom were America: Dr. Diaz said that while Gen. mpos was in command the rules of civil- d warfare were strictly enforced by his orders. After Gen, Weyler assumed com- mand he and others were summoned be- fore him and instructed not to treat or otherwise care for the sick and wounded among the soldiers of the insurgents. He had seen Gomez’s order directing that all isoners captured from the Spaniards eration, | ¢ r should be treated with proper con: and that the Spanish prisoners or wounded, should be nursed and ¢ ly treated until well. that no women should be molested. orders have been enforced. In one where the iatter order was violated, soldier was shot. A Record of Cruelty and Blood. He declared that Weyler's record 1s one of cruelty and blood. The doctor gave sev- eral incidents which had come under his observation, and which he declared he could substantiate. In one case a woman who was assisting her husband in the field was shot, their only offense being that they were Cubans. Another case was at Gvatao, where the Spanish soldiers killed six or seven men (non-combatants). Then the Spaniards went into different houses and gathered seventeen men. They tied these together, two by two, among them being Ladislao Quintero, an Amerfcan, twenty-one years old, of Key West, who was found sick in bed. They were taken to the street and commanded to kneel down. The soldiers fired at them, killing all except the Ameri This occurred on February 22 in the immediate presence of the wives and children of the unfortunate men. Amadar, to whom Quintero was tied, was not killed by the gunshot wound, ard one of the soldiers stepped forward and beat him to death. Dr. Diaz saw the entire proceeding. Quintero was jailed in Moro Castle, where he remained until Aprii 11, without having his wound dress- ed. April 11 he was released. Dr. Diaz says ko has been informed by persons in Havana who have been prison- Thes case the ers in Moro Castle that there is in this prison as many as 1) persons contined in one stall room, and that in the morning they are furnished with three p water, which get that d As to the case of Edward Del American who has sim Sparish government, Diaz certir his wounls. It was a very agerave e of extreme cruelty to a private Amer- ican citizen at his own heme without prov- ocation. When the military courts inflicted the senience of perpetual imprisonment in the cases of Messrs. Sabourin, Garcia and others the captain general — protested against their leniercy, a infliction of the death penalty. Dr. Diaz's statement gives accounts of cases where he alleges explosive bullets were used by the h soldiers, and of the shootirg of two children in the arms of their mother by the Spaniards. Other Instances of Cruelty. On the 13th of March in Havana he saw a crowd around a prostrate man, and as a member of the White Cross Society he ed him aid. The man was dead; he had seventy-one bayonet wounds, seven of which were through the ineart and several through the «yes. The deed apparently was tnprevoked, and the murdered man was unarmed. Dr. Diaz says in March the Spanish troops under Gen. Inclan bom- barded an insurgent hospital at Artemisa. ‘They killed over fifty wounded men. An insurgent hospital in Pazo Real was also destroyed by the Spaniards, killing all the wounded inmates. Two hundred Cu- bans were reported as having been in it. Dr. Diaz gives other instances of alleged cruelties by the Spaniards. He asserts that the approach of the Spaniards to the interior towns brings great confusion and fear, as they destroy everything that comes in their way, take complete posses sion of the houses, violate women in m cases, and commit nuisances in the When the invading forces are insurgents there is great tranquillity, as they do not destroy anything unless Spanish forces are located there. Again he tells of the as- sassination on the Sta of April of a num- ber of persons after being foreed by the Spaniards to dig their own graves. The statement asserts that over a hun- dred persons were shot within a radius of ten miles of Havana and within a period of fifteen da; all non-combatants. The case against Sarguilly, the imy merican, it is asserted, is del posely, so as to keep bim incare His Brother and Himseif Were Persecat The statement concludes my brother and myself, we were persecuted for the reason that we were American citl- zens and had charge of American church institutions in Havana. During the excice- ment attending the passage of the bel ency resolutions In Congress, two dynamit2 bombs were placed in the church ploded while we were holding se only resulted in the breaking of a x and the causing of a panic in the congre. gation. Our house was searched, but noth- ing incriminating was found; but we were arrested and imprisoned eight days, being released on condition that we leave Cuba immediately. I would say that no charges were made against us. Mr. Toledo, an American citizen, employed as a Bible dis- tributor by the American Bible Society, was imprisoned in the town of Jaruco and has mysteriously disappeared, and it is be- lieved that he has been murdered.” Dr. Diaz urged either the recognition of the belligerency of the Cubans or that the United States intervene for the sake cf humanity and civilization. It is probable ted to the Serate when the committee on foreign relations makes a report on the Cuban resolutions now before it. The doc- tor has not yet finally decided whether he will present a claim against the Spanish government for the losses he has suffered Ly being forced to leave the island, but he probably will do so. THE REGENTS REPORT. ‘The Mt. Vernon Association Completes Its Work and Adjourns. The presentation of the reports of the superintendent, Mr. Harrison H. Dodge, and several of the vice regents were the subjects discussed at yes- terday's session of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. The report of the regent, Mrs. Townsend, was most interest- ing. During the past year Mrs. Townsend has been instrumental in raising $1,800 for the endowment fund. Through her Mr. Havermeyer gave four pictures, which criginally belonged to Mt. Vernon, and to Mrs. Townsend's efforts the restoration of the “ha-ha” fence around the estate has been completed. The “ha-ha” fence dates back to the fox hunting days at Mt. Ver- non. Mrs. Townsend refers in her areport also to the treasurer, Mrs. E. F. Riggs’, unfailing interest in the estate, and her ap- preeiation of the work of the superintend- ent, Mr. Dodge; the assistant superintend- ent, Mr. Young, and the head gardener, Mr. Franklin Whelan. In the report of the superintendent all the work on the estate the past year was spoken, of In detail, with lis recommendations for the coming one. Last year 51,338 visitors went to Mt. Ver- non, urs. Hearst, vice regent for California, Will, at her own expense, have reprinted the ‘entire eet of reports of the Ait. Vernon Association, beginning with 1858 The council has decided to establish the date for its annual meeting the first Wednesday in May. The council adjourned today, and ‘the ladies left at once for their homes. asked for the | that the doctor’s statement will be submit- | “commercial, BEFORE THE COURT James Tyler Was a Little Shaky on His Age Prisoners in the Line and the Sen- tences Imposed — Some Old-Timers, James Tyler, colcred, who was born many yeors before the war, and whose hair is almost white, was in the tolls in Judge Kimball's court this morning as a vagrant, and the only thing Policeman Peck could say against him was that he was seated on a bread box when he arrested him, and that complaint had been made that he had been sitting on door steps. Tyler is a quiet. inoffensive man, and when arraign- ed he said he was guilty, but his statement was not consistent with his plea. The policeman told of how the man had mede a seat of a bread box in front of a store, and said he knew nothing more about him. “How old are you?” Tyler was asked by court. ‘Seventeen years,” answer. “Seve th was the elderly man’s nieen years?” queried the court. “That's all.” “Where do you live?” “In Delaware cote. “Whae's that?” “Down where the cars run, and with me I'll show you where it With whom do you live?’ eorge Tyler's Wife.’ Who is she?’ y brother's wife.”” Jer seid he werked for his living, and told the court he had never harmed’ any- body in his life. “How old did court asked him. “Twenty and ten,” was his response. Judge Kimball thought that Tyler was probably getting childish because of his old age, and had word sent to his relatives to leek after hi you say you were?” the Fa ly Affair. Robert Lee was the name of the next man in the toils, the only cne In the party who had a distinguishcd name. “[ had been drinking beer, but I wasn’t drunk,” said Lee, when the witnesses had accused him of drunkenness. “Well,” said the judge, when a colored woman’ appeared on the’ stand, “who are I'm his wife.” ‘Step aside, then,” sald the court, and the woman, who was so sadly disappointed, left the stand But Lottie sley was free to give evi- dence in the case, for there were no ties be- tween the prisoner and ber which rendered her an incompetent witne: “Robert came home drunk last night, she said, “and had a quarrel with his wife. There was lots of loud talking, and he slap: ped his wife’s face.” Did he make noige enough to disturb the neighborhood? “Indeed, he did, and all the people in me to hear the fun.” yheeler had made the arrest, but he knew very little of the disorder. But Lottie Wesley's proof was sufficient, and so Bob was called upon to make a defens He denied that he was disorderly, said he had some trouble about getting his dinner and admitted that he had taken several of beer. You are fined $5 or fifteen day: court. His wife was not in a hurry to leave the court. She was evidently not well pleased with the court’s sentence, but whether she him released or mere severely pun- 4 did not ay. Montekel Wormsley,” called Clerk Har- but there was no response. The call Was repeated, and finally Policeman Sears nt in the dock asd led out the man hte “My name afa’t Worms-ley man, indignantly. “My name ley said the said the is Walms- Then Montckel clerk, “you are conduct on Penn: guilty or not guilt “Guilty,” was hi The usual fine w4 who had been drin tim? to get sober. A colored man named John Gray, wio Was arrested last night on a charge of bad conduct, and who was not a stranger court, admitted his guilt, but could not pay his fine. An elderly colored man, named William Warren, who has a permit to haul from several houses in Georgetown, was in court, but not in the procession, on a charge of collecting a bucket of garbage from a house not mentioned in his permit. The old man admitted that he had com miited the offense charged, and s: so at the request of a baker, who said his garbage had not been collected for several days. He said he had- been locked up all y without anything to eat, and his horse had been kept standing at the station with- Walmsley,” charged with di: qnia avenue. Are you response. $mposed, and the ‘man, ing last night, will have out any foo “Under the law,” the judge told him, “you had no right to collect it from the house not mentioned in the permit.” His personal bonds were taken and his collateral returned. Other Cases, Matthew Bell, colored, was called upon to explain why he permitted his horse to run at large. He had been in court Lefore on a similar charg “This time,” he said, “I left a boy in charge of the horse when I went out to at- tend to some business in connection with my temperance lodge, and I suppose the Loy left the animal.” . Kaucher, who was compl nt in the case, told the court of the man’s for- mer offense, and did the best he could to have the court impose a fine, but in this e fort he failed, for the court took Mr. Bell's onal bonds. ‘Not guilty,” stammered a little colored boy named Arthur suson,whom Precinct Detective Sutton charged with throwing | missiles. Arthur, who is twelve years old, did ac- y throw a piece of glass at’ another but the provocation, he thought, v great enough to have justified someth worse. “I was selling Stars," said the boy, “and because I beat another boy selling p»pers he struck me, and 1 threw the piece of glass at him." When questioned by the court, the bo: Es said he supported his mother by selling pa- per: : i “I wouldn't have arrested him,” said the officer, “but he was so sassy, and wouldn't give me any satisfaction.” Have you been locked up all night?" the boy was asked. “Yes, sir,” was his answer. “Then you have been punished enough,” said the court, “and I'll take your personal bonds.” John Sullivan, alias Charles Moffatt, has been loitering about the scene of Monday night’s fire waiting to get work, and yes- terday he took several drinks. “I was sick, exhausted and wet,” was his excuse fof lying on the sidewalk. But the policeman attributed his conduct to liquor, and the usual fine was imposed. —— Funeral of Mrs. Wheeler. The funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. Daniella Wheeler, wife of Representative Wheeler of Alabama, were held this morning at the family residence, 1730 New Hainpshire avenue. The pariors were thronged by sympathizing friends. Rev. Dr. Mackay-Smith read the service, and a quartet, composed of Dr. Compton and Messrs. W. H. Daniel, Karl Daniel and N. B. Fugitt, sang ‘Nearer, My God, to Thee” and “Abide With Me.” The hon- orary pallbearers were Secretary Herbert, Postmaster General Wilson, Senators Pugh and Morgan of Alabama, Senator Bate, Sen- ator Vest and Col. John’ M. Wilson. The re- mains were followed to Oak Hill cemetery by a long line of carriages, and will rest in the receiving vault there until the re- turn of Gen. Wheeler and his famtly to Alabama. —— To Aid Nashville Centennial. The Commissioners have appointed the following named residents of Washington asa commission te encourage and promote industrial, educaticnal and artistic exhibits from the District of Co- lumbia, to ye placed in the Tennessee cen- tennial expositicn, to be opencd in the city of Nashville, Tenn., May 1, 1897: Messrs. Gardiner G. HuLoard, J. M. Toner, John R. Carmody, W. P. Powell, H. P. Godwin, H. L. West, W. S. Brenson, John B. Brownlow and I. T. Jobe. AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN Linthicum Students. Have a Jolly Feast. Local Notes of Interest From Across Rock Creek Bridge—Import- ant to Citizens. The annual feast of the scholars of the Linthicum Institute came off last evening in the largest class room of the school. As usual, it was an evening of fun and merry Jests, and every one thoroughly enjoyed the evening. The trustees of the school were represented by Me: E. L. Dent and James H. Taylor, while the faculty, the “Linthicum Students" and the scholars of the school were present in full rum- bers. With a short speech from Mr. R. C. Bal- Inger the ice cream, strawberries and cake were served, There was an abundance of this on hand, and all present did justice to the supply. At the end of this speechmak- ing was in order. The joyousness of the oceasion was, however, suspended for a short time to permit the passage of a reso- lution to unfortunate Carl F. Davi: was so seriously injured in falli an elevator shaft at his place of employ- ment. © made by Me Coniin, Van Sant, Lanman, Vaer, Gar Ford, Smith, Boteler and Blumenthal the scholars; M Lowe, Kelihe ler, Collins, Miss Donohue, Mr: Miss Puliz nd Miss Johnson on of the Lin Dent, Taylor, Hedrick, Wissner, Weill, inger and Hay on behalf of the faculty. Date Changed. ‘The lawn party and festival for the bene- fit of St. Joseph’s School, which will be given at the school house on 35th street, opposite Q street, by the pupils and the sisters from the Academy of Visitation, will be held on the evenings of June 2 to 5 inclusive. The date was originally fixed for the week of May 2, but as those ¢ are ember days of the church, the date was changed to June. The rs would be pleased to see all their old pupils and friend of the school. Central Union Mission. A congregation thet fiJed the Baptist Church last evening greeted a number of visiting workers from the Central Union Mission, The meeting was a de=ply inter- esting one. One young man was received Tor membership, and others are awaiting baptism. ‘The church is growing. A very interesting program of a mu: and liter- ary character will be given Friday even- ing, presented ome of Wa on’s best talent. ‘The entertaiament Le given by the Ladies’ Mite Soc Notes. The weather of yesterday prevented the opening of the strawberry festival for the benefit of St. Alban’s Church. The open- ing has been postponed until next Tuesday evening. - The Misses Hill and other young ladies have arranged for a lawn party on the evening of June 1 and 2, at 2 P street, the proc of which will be i over to the mother of mur: 2 regi The three nights’ enter clo: last eve large dane Was children’s night, and fother Goose and other melodies were presented. The Ladies’ Aid Association of the Homeopathic Hospital will give a garden party, with dan tomerrow evening trom 5 until 11 o'clock, at the Chevy Chase Inn. The Mite Soctety of the tist Church give a strawberry festival this evening at the church. C. Whiting Lodg A. M., attended the fune Gsy Street Bap- Cases in the Police Court and Other Local Notes, Mayor Thompson this morning dis of the following cases: Charles Jackson, colored, arrested py Officer Knight, charge, assault and beating Mamie Jackson, col- ored, fined $7. John Walker, a hobo, ar- rested by Otlicer Goods, charge, drunk in the street, ordered to leave the city within an hour. Joseph Martin, a twelve-year- old boy, ted on complaint of his fa- ther, by r Young, charge, un- controllable, held at station hoe omp- son Harris, arrested by Officer Lyles, charge, abusive language toward Mr. C. O, Pullman, fined $7. A Writ of Certtorari Issued. In the corporation court yesterday, on petition of » Washington Southern rail- . it was ordered that a writ of cer- ari be issued, returnable the second Monday in June, commanding ,the city council of Alexandria to bring into court the r rd and proceedings in the applica- tion of said read for ¢ ection and reduc- tion of assessments on its property for the purpose of taxation. = Police Commissioners’ Mecting. A regular monthly meeting of the board of pol commissioners was held last ight. A petition of the members of the asking for a third day off was pre- nted by a committee composed of the fcllowing officers: John T. Roberts, Win. Wilkerson, Frank Bettis and Banner T. Youn; No action was taken, as the peti- pen did not have the signature of Chief cbster. A stretcher and new handcu were ordered. ‘The m ng adjourned un- til next Wednesday night, when the case of Policeman James Hall, who shot Will- iam Bright, about two weeks ago, will be investigated. Officers Elected, The annual meeting of the Potomac Lit- etary and Social Society was held last night, and the following officers were elect- ed for the ensuing year: George S. Finch, president; W. N. Smith, first vice president; ec. N. al, cond vice presiden E. F. Downham, secretary and treasure The ubove office with Charles Goodrich and William Tatspaugh, constitute the board of directors. After the clection of officers the members and several invited guests enjoyed a banquet in their dining hall. Notes. Sam Sing, a King street laundryman, has taken his little son Henry, whose arm was broken seme time ago, to New York, where the child’s arm will be rebroken in order that it may be set straight by a Chinese surgeon in that ‘The Browns and Evening Star base ball teams will play a match game Saturday afternoon at 5 o’cleck. Mr. E. E. Downham, who recently pur- chased the property on the north side of King street between Lee and Union, has commenced to remodel it, after which he will remove his busin¢ss into the new store. A regular meeting of Jackson cuncil, No. Jr. O. U. A. M., was held last night. Seven candidates were initiated. —_—_—__ OFFICIALLY CELEBRATED. The Qucen’s Birthday Observed Be- fore lts Arrival. The official celebration of the queen's birthday, which occurs Sunday, took place yesterday throughout Great Britain and the empire in general. On the parade ground of the horse guards there was the usual attractive ceremony of trooping the colors, and it was witnessed by a large crowd. —--- sos Supreme Council, Roynt Arcanum. The Supreme Council of the Royal Ar- canum began its nineteenth annual ses- sion at Savannah, Ga., yesterdzy. Dele- gates are present representing twenty-one states and provinces; with nearly 183,000 members. Tha reports preseated show the order to be in a highly flourishing con- dition. Over $4,000,000 were paid out in benefits during tho past year. Since March 1 the membership has increased at the rate of 100 per day. One of the principal features discussed was the proposition to debar suicides from the benefits, During the past year the society bas paid ‘ull benefits to sixty-three suicides. ys | |CHECK FOR RAILROADS Court of Appeals Overrules Two Lower Court Decisions. Cannot Presame Negligence om the Part of Passengers— Jury Must Decide. After its adjournment yesterday after- rcon two important decisions respecting the Habilities of railroad companies were filed in the Court of Appeals. The cases were these of Frank C, Adams against the Washington and Georgetown Railroad Company and Mary C, McAfee against the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company, the judgment of the court below being r versed in each instance, and a new trial ordered. In the Adams case the plaintiff claimed amages because of injuries received in being thrown from a car at th street and Pennsyvania avenue. Upon the clese of testimony submitted by Mr. Adams the court below, upon the motion of the com verdiet in its pPtavor. 1, was thrown while form of the car, and the C als holds that riding there, if the car was crowded, and with the implied, if not ex- a, consent of the company’s agents, hot amcunt to contributory negligenct in law on the part of Mr. Adams. W With his back to the sin his overcoat pc on a very et of negil- gence that, unde con- tributed to his fall, was also a question for the jury. The court says, too, that charge of intexication against at the time was true or not been left to the determination of the jur The alleged failure of the company to clos the sliding gate next to the track was also a matter for the jury’s, consideration, says the court, and a court, the opinion further er justified in cirecting a ver- spt in cases where, conceding the credibility of the ses and giving full effect. to every imate inference that may be deduced from their testimony, it is, nevertheless, plain that the party has not made out a case suffictent in law to en- tide him to a v The McAfee Case. In the McAfee case, the plaintiff's hus- band, James N. McAfee, in passing from cne car to obtain a seat in another, thrown off and Killed as the train turn sharp curve through an extraordinar lurching of the cars, After referring to the principles laid down by it in the Adams ase, the Court of Appeals sa peared to no rule preventing the de- Ceased from passing from one car to a cther in a search for a seat, and tha would be unreasonable to hold the pa: from one car to another, save under y lar circurastances, negligence as a matt jof law.” It was for the plaintiff to show that injury resulted from some act of neg- ligence on the part of the defendant, and evidence in respect to the operation of the train was at least sufficient to go to the jury on that poi anding the nd with hi whether che Mr. Adam should hav All Souls’ Church. will be given thi Union of ANS: of the church northwest. A strawberry festival evening by the Parish Church in the chapel ner ith and L streets -brated palmist will be in attendance to read the lines of fate in the hands of those who attend, while other at- tractions in the musical line have also bee provided. The pre is of the entertain- ment will be used for the benefit of the free kindergarten maintained by the society. jarden Party at Chevy Chas A garden party will be held at Chevy Chase tomorrow evening from 5 until 11, under the aus} of the Ladies’ Aid Association, for the beni fit of the National Homeopathic Hospital. Refreshments will be served and dancing will be induiged in during the course of the evening. Nineteenth Street Baptist Church—A musical and literary entertainment, the ture of which will be the appearance of Margaret Tate of Michigan, will take place tomorrow evening at the Nineteenth Street Bapust Church. Miss Tate is but eight years of age, and has already shown great promise ot being a coming elocutionist. She will be assisted by competent talent. Brookland Hall—The first exhibition of faney dancing and May ball will be given tomorrow ¢ g at Brookland Hall, Broo! r land, D. C., by the pupils of Miss Sarah Wil lard Howe. The grand entree will take place at 7:3) o'clock, and some entirely new lutions will be presented. Some new dances, as well as cld favorites, will be y the s being ¢ General exhibition, ren, the majority of the ptionally proticient in the ancing will be had after the oo For Divorce. ank V. Johnson has filed a_petitic for divorce from Ella M. Johnson. The : were withheld from pub- DRL CHEMIS "Phone 1623. J. W. Jennings, 1142 CONN. AVE. ia sa 20. am A Cordial the hot weather which we — knowing ts qual- strongly is the “To. ACK BERRY stomach: bles ‘tis a preventive as well A pint, 4oc A quart, 75¢ TO-KALON Wine 614 14th St. "Phone 998. Co. 20d Your Friend is About to Ge’ Married and you want to present a suitable wedding gift. 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