Evening Star Newspaper, May 27, 1896, Page 11

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, jAY 27, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. BOS RANDALL POTOMAC RIVER LIND— Randall leaves River View Wharf, . Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, at 7 at ail wharves as far down as Mad- . including Chapel Point and Colonial turning on Mondays about 9 p.m.; Wed- and Fridays about 3 mi. Passenger sc- - at received until S. RANDALL, and Manages ja20 fhe wees ule. Siva WE leave wharf, nday at 4 p.m, for Balth landings. commodations: Strictly first-clas: Fr ree for river Jardins on Saturday, Baltimore fre nts. Office, 910 Pa. at be prepatd. STEPHE ‘Telephone Rates ‘ & ave. cry Wharf. and Saturdays at 7 Clement's returning. s for river n fe jandings. utardays for river landings ors & Stayman’ CONCERTS DAILY. No Charg is not in play it for Admission. an antematie instrument, ul with Uttle practice as can the most ac- ranging In price from CENT DISCOUNT FOR & STAYMAN, Percy S. Foster, Manager, 1327 F St. Baltimore Store, 13 N. 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J. GEORGES & SON, Chiropodists, 1115 Pennsylvania avenue. Dlustrated catalogues sent free. my25-108 AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN Washington and Great Falls Company’s Improvements. Memorial Services Over a Dead Fire- man—Other Local Notes of Interest. ‘The Washington and Great Falls Electric Railroad Company has begun the erection of an office, car sheds and repair shop. The new structure will only be one story high, with a basement, and will be located south of the Conduit road and north of the Canal road, at a point almost opposite the large storeFouse of the Independent Ice Com- pany. The cost of the improvement is placed at $7,000. The building will be a frame structure, and will cover a space of ground 6) by 150 feet in dimensions. The office of the company will be located in frent of the building, which will be fitted up for the purpose, while the rear will be used for car sheds. The basement will be used entirely as a repair shop. ‘The only car sheds now in use are of limited s' ard located on the line of the road outside of the District ine. The new building will be large enough for all of the purposes of the road. ‘The frame dwelling at the northwest cor- ner of 36th street and Prospect avenue has been transformed into a waiting room for the convenience of the patrons of the road, pending the construction of the union depot. Memorial Services. One of the firemen who were kflled in the Louisiana avenue fire, George H. Gile: Was a member of Indepenaent Lodge of the Order of Good Templars. Because of this fact, at its last regular meeting memorial exercises were held, the interest in the meeting being evidenced by the large at- tendance of members and visitors. Words of eulogy of the deceased brother and re- grets for the loss to the lodge of such a valuable man were delivered by Mr. G. F. Potter of Perseverance Lodge and Messrs. Morrison, Blackford, Parsons and others of Independent Lodge. A set of re olutions expressive of sympathy and con- dclence in their hour of sorrow were pass- ed and directed to be sent to the family of the deceased n ember. Strawberry Festival. The strawberry festival of St. Alban's Church, near Woodley Lane road and Wis- censin avenue, opened last evening in a very auspicious manner. The grounds sur- rounding the church were brilliantly il- luminated with electric lights and number- less Japanese lanterns, presenting a pretty and striking appearance. The attendance was large, admission being free, and the first night was an unqualified success, the various tables and stands being liberally patronized. Every one present enjoyed the evening, and upon request of many patrons it was decided to keep the festival open un- til Thursday night, one evening longer than at first contemplated. First Victim. The first case of prostration from the heat for this year in Georgetown occurred yesterday, though the case is not serious. The victim was Francis Jackson, colored, aged forty, who lives at 1311 C street northeast. He is a laborer and was work- ing in Q street between 34th and streets yesterday afternoon when ove come, The patrol wagon was summo and conveyed him to the Emergency Ho: pital, where he received muadical attend- ance. votes. Miss Estelle Thecker is lying seriously ill at the residence of her mother. The May devotions which have been held every evening of this month at Trinity Church will close this week. Prayer meeting services will be conducted this evening at 7:30 o'clock by Rev. Stanley Billheimer at the West Washington Lu- theran Church. Similar services will be held at 7:45 o'clock at the Gay Street Bap- tist Church by Rev. W. S. O. Thomas, the pastor. Rey. Isaac W. Canter, pastor of Mt. Vernon Church, conducted the services and delivered a sermon last evening at the High Street Methodist Mission, at 1523 32d street. The trolley poles of the Georgetown and Tenleytown electric road are being im- proved considerably in appearance by the application of a coat of fresh paint. Dr. George W. Wood of 35th street has been reappointed as physician to the poor of Georgetown for a probationary term of three months. ———— DRAWING FOR PRIZES. The Stndents’ Contest at the Corcoran Art Gallery. ‘The decision of the judges who have been selected to pass on the merits of the draw- ings submitted for the medal contest at the Corcoran Art School will be announced to- day at 4:30, In the presence of the students and their friends. To enter the competition the pupil must have worked in the school for at least two years, a provision which brings the prize within the reach of the regular students only. Each contestant submits six drawings, three from cast and an equal number from life, and, in order to give all possible fatrness to the decision, letters placed In the corners of the draw- ings serve in place of the usual signatures until after the award. The school has been closed for several days, and today the rooms were given over to the exclusive use of the Jury of award, Henry Mosler, William Sartain and Henry Thouron, all well-known artists, from outside the city, in order that they might have plenty of time to arrive at a carefully considered decision. They will find the task a much more arduous one than has fallen to the lot of any jury in previous years, owing to the greater number of stu- dents competing and the more urfiform standard of merit. The students entering the contest this year number seventeen, a much larger number than ever before. On coming to an agreement the judges will place their award in a sealed envelope, to be opened at the time stated, in the pres- ence of the friends of the school. In addl- tion to the gold medal for the best work shown, a bronze medal will be awarded to the student ranking next, and several hon- orable mentions will also be given. Tho work shown this year {s very strong, end speaks well for the industry of the students during the winter. At the exhibition,which, opening tomorrow, will be continued until Saturday noon, the medal-winning draw- ings will, of course, be the center of attrac- tion, but the work by the puplls in the por- trait, water color and still-life classes is equally well worth a visit. The exhibition will be open in the school room Thursday and Friday, May 28 and 29, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturday, May 30, until 12 m. ————— Bicycles and Pedestrian: To the Editor of The Evening Star: I am glad Judge Kimball ts imposing fines upon reckess bicycle riders, but think the fine should be $10 instead of $5. In view of the fact that several of our citi- zens have been run into and bady hurt (some of them, as you know, have died from the injuries received), and the riders could not be identified because they rode off so fast, I hope the Commissioners will require all owners of bicycles in the city to number their machines, the number to be so arranged that it can readily be seen. his would tend to check the reckless rid- ing and lead to the {dentification and pun- ishbment of the violators of the regulations. The man who rode into and killed poor old Mrs. Ferguson some time ago rode off so rapidly that no one could {dentify him, and in that way escaped deserved punish- ment, but I should think his conscience would make him an unhappy man the rest of his life. PUBLIC GOOD. —_—. Medal of Honor Awarded. The War Department has recently award- ed to Col. Charles A. Clark of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a medal of honor for most distinguished gallantry at Brook's Ford, Va., May 4, 1863, this officer being then adjutant of the sixth Maine infantry yol- unteers, having voluntarily taken com- mand of his regiment in the absence of its commander at great personal risk, and with remarkable presence of mind and fertility of resource, led it down an ex- ceedingly precipitous embankment to the Rappahsnnock rtver, and by his coolness and good judgment in the face of the enemy saved the command from capture and destruction, AMUSEMENTS, Aller’s Grand Opera House.—There is every indication that the theatrical enter- tainment to be givea this evening at Al- len’s Grand Opera House, under the aus- pices of the Legion of Loyal Women, will prove to be a brilliant success. The house is nearly sold out. The boxes have all been sold, Columbia Commandery, K. of P.; the Union Veteran Legion, No. 69; John F. Reynolds Post, G. A. R.; Esther Chap- ter, Order of the Eastern Star, and the Le- gion of Loyal Women having engaged these fortune-favored places. The Ohio box will be occupied by Gen. Grosvenor and members of the Ohio delegation. The authors of the play will also occupy a box, while one of the compartments will be draped with the colors of the Red Cross Society !n honor of Miss Clara Barton, who is a member of the Legion of Loyal Wo- men. The managenient has requested that ali ladies who attend the performance this eeoningy will wear neither bonnets nor ats. The Suramer Season.—Next Monday will witness the cpening of the summer season at Allen’s Grand Opera House, which will doubtless prove a successful feature of the summer. The chief attraction for next week will be Buckler’s Stock Company in Tom Taylor’s comedy, “St:ll Waters Run Deep,” and this will be preceded by a first- class vaudeyille ollo. Those who have been engaged for next week to fill in this part of the week’s engagement are George Graham, the Brilliant Quartet, F. S. Hayes, X Ray Bixley, Dupont and Middleton, and Bellmaz and Mcore. The prices are very low, but there 1s every reason to belleve that the patronage will warrant the reduc- tion. “The Screerer."—A large and apprecta- tive audiet ce witnessed a performance of Gilbert Sullivan's comic opera, “The Sorcerer,” at National Rifles’ armory last evening by the puplls of Mr. Geo. Law- rence, the entertainment being given for the benefit of the Corcoran Cadet Corps. The stage setting was very pretty and the costumes of the participants added much to the general effect. The Corcorans were present in full-dress uniforms, and a com- mittee of .he crganization acted as ushers. Prof. Geo. W. Lawrence directed the per- formance, bestdes taking the part of Al- exis, the son cf Sir Marmaduke, the latte! impersonated by Chas. E. Bell. P. H. Max well as Dr. Daly and William H. Conley as John Wellington Wells of the firm of Wells & Co., family sorcerers, were excel- lent, as ‘vas C. H. Cress as the notary. Miss Eva Whitford as Lady Zangazure, Mrs. Milton Odell as Aline, Miss Grace Lewis as Dame Partlett and Miss Cassie Mae Knight as Ccnstance were exception- ally good. The chorus, besides being ap- propriate and prettily cestumed, sang well and showed excellent training. The opera 4s one calculated to please the average muste lover, and the audience present last evening tertified its appreciation of the ef- forts of the performers by generous and hearty applevse. Mr. Wiillam Conley act- ed as stage manager and Miss Emily How- lett made an excellent accompanist. The performance will ke repeated Friday even- ing. Lafayette Square Opera Hovse.—Tomor. row morning the seats for the attach benefit will be placed on sale at the box office. Many additional artists have vol- unteered since the last announcement was made, among whom are Mrs. Charles B. Hanford, who will appear with her por lar husband in “Scenes From the Hunch- back; Mr. E. J. Walsa will give a re tation; Miss Alice Judson and Mr. Watson, in a duet; Mr. Guy V. Collins imitatic y th Lin- thicum Students will be Morten nzhable comedy, “April Fools.” Mr. rgan A. Sherwood has consented to take charge of the stage, and a perfectly smooth per- formance may be looked for. ything looks very bright for the boys. Summer Burlesque at Kernan’s.—Next ‘Tuesday evening will mark the opening of Manager Kernan’s summer burlesque sea- son. He has engaj excellent com- pany of sup ars and high- class vaude he | burlesque performance will be given in the theater and tee vaudeville portion of the program will be rendered in the stmmer gard adjoining. The first of the series of bur- lesques will be “The Selles of Washin ton,” which abounds in witty topical a logue and catchy music. During the action of the burlesque, the Egytian Ballet Fes- tival, led by the Miles. Dollen Laferin and Lillian Sterling, late of Herderson’s bad Company; the Dance de Ribona Trilby groupings, grand aliegcrical es and a new sensational serles of ing pictures will be introduced. Among the prominent people already engaged are Miss Elvira Franchilll, the deshing burlesque en; Misses Dawn Griffith, Kittie Rose Downle of the Night Owls Com- Leoni Bland and Dollie La Faire of Mabel Sterl of the yey Company, Mr. Fred Warren, Mar and Wm. Mitchell of a's Mr. Charles 0. late of Geo. Edwards’ Gaiety Comp: John H. Rapp, the clever character come- dian. The vaudeville axgregation Includes S. J. Holland, the intrepid aerialist; the Brillant Quartet, Frank Manning,’ the German comedy star; Miss Flora Leonard, high wire artist; Miss Leona Bland, char- acter songstress, and Miss Belle Gold, the charming vocalist. There will be matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, Sum- mer prices will prevail. Manager Kernan’s Bencfit—Manager Eu- gens Kernan’s testimonial benefit, which will mark the opening of the summer sea- son at the Lyceum next Morday evening, promises to be an enormous success. The entertainment will be a purely profession- al one, and will be given by the Lyceum Burlesque and Vaudeville Company, un- der the direction of Mr. John Grieves, Man- ager Kernan has been identified with the- atrical enterprises more than thirty years, and enjoys an extensive acquaintance in and out of the profession. He has led an eventful career as manager, and numbers many acknowledged “stars” of today among his proteges. Rev. Dr. Stanley's Lecture.—Rev. F. J. Stanley, D. D., L. H. D.. formerly profes- sor of literature and history in Count Okura’s University, Tokio, Japan, will lec- ture this evening in the Metropolitan Pres- byterlan Church, 4th and B streets south- east, on the subject of “The Marvelous Treaty of Peace Concluding the Chino- Japanese War.” This lecture gives the causes of the past 1,200 years in China, Corea and Japan producing the great oriental confl The lecture is free. Este Lower'’s Benefit.—Friends by the hundred crowded the Academy of Music last evening to insure the success, both artistic and financial, of the testimonial benefit tendered Elste Lower. The henefit Was under the management of Mr. C. Gar- vin Gilmaine, and opened with a selection by the orchestra, after which the Ommlad Mandolin Quartet, Messrs. Landvoigt, Dicudonne, Todd and Roane, earned ap. plause. Miss Merle Esputa sang Mattei’s Walta Song, after which Miss Anita Cluss gave a medley cn the harp. Gilmaine's Players’ Club then presented a laughable comedietta, entitled “A May Day Wooing in which Clyde Gideon, C. Garvin Gilmaine, Seth Cabell Halsey, ‘Mand Hunter, Lila Conrad, Elsie Lower, Helen Clarendon Smith and Adah Barry participated. Dur- ing the presentation Mrs, J. Esputa Daly's Singing Club gave “Sweet and Low;” C. Garvin Gilmaine, ‘Jimmie and Jane Blanche Wood, Bischoff’s “Bobolink; le Ray, a song and recitation; little Flor- ence Becker, a fancy dance; Master Willie G. Newton, a recitation; Annie May O'Toole and Reta O'’Hoole, a fancy dance, and the club, a lullaby from “Erminte.” C. Garvin Gilmaine, Seth Cabell Halsey, John D. Creney, Arthur Ernest, Sue Wheeler, Agnes Morgan and Jessie Tabler ably in- terpreted a dress rehearsal from ‘The Dancing Master.” The first part was brought to a close with a scientific exhibi- tion of club swinging by Raymond Riordan. One of the features of the evening was the cottage scene from ‘‘The Lady of Lyons,” with Miss Virginia Stuart as Pauline, Geo. D, Parker as Claude Melnotte, and Sue Wheeler as Widow Melnotte, their efforts being worthy of professionals. W. H. Du- pont and Arthur E. Middleton gave the character duat, “Upper Ten and Lower Five,” with good voice and finished acting. Little Elsie Lower next appeared in a danc- ing specialty, and was fairly overwhelmed with floral tributes. After an exhibition drill by a squad from the champion Morton Cadets, under Capt. Edgar A. Shilling, the performance was concluded with the farce “My Wife's Bonnet.” —— >.>. EXCURSIONS, The new excursion steamer, the John Sylvester, leaves for Colonial Beach every day, except Monday, at 9 a.m. from the Clyde dock, foot of 7th street. This hoat is one of the fastest on the river, and on account of the shortened time between this city and Colonial Beach excursionists are allowed a much longer time tn which to stay at that popular resort. The beat is also open for charter to societies and terms may be had from the Chesapeake and Po- tomac Steamboat Company, AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA (ton Regular Meeting of the Oity Council and Business Transacted. Break Down of a Firé Engine—Cir- A regular meeting of the ‘city council was held last night. Considerable business of tmportance was transacted. An act to prevent the spread of scarlet fever and diphtheria was passed. The act requires all practicing physicians to report to the health officer inside of twenty-four hours from the time the disease is known under penalty of a fine of not less than $5 nor more than $50, and imprisonment of not less than five nor more thar thirty days in jail. The committee on public property recommended an appropriation of $1,650 for the purchase of a lot of ground on Patrick street between King and Cameron streets, on which to erect the proposed engine house for the Hydraulion steam fire en- gine. The recommerdatien was unanimous- ly passed. The following appropriations were then made, after which council ad- journed: For selaries, $6,000; the police force, $11,660; public schools, $1; pairing streets, $00; cleaning street: pumps and repairing, $200; chain gang, $1,- 200; poor and work house and outdoor poor, $4,200; printing and advertising, $00; fire departreent, $6,700; fire plugs, $3 buildirg, Hydraulion Engine Company, $3,- 000; public property, $800; city couneil and offices, $1,250; contingencles, $150; board of health, $500; election expenses, $300; ground rents, $100; electric lights, $8,000; courts and Jail, $4,000; law exper ses, ; interest on public debt, $30,000; coroner's inquest, $150; Alexandria Infirmary, $500; King and Pitt streets sewer, $12,000. Fire Engine Breaky Down. There was an alarm of fire sounded ye: terday afternoon at 5:45 o'clock, caused by the burning of a chimney near the corner of King and Columbus streets. While the Hydraulion engine was responding and was going around the corner of King and Royal streets the left wheel caught in the electric railway track and was badly dam- aged. Engineer “Boozy” Bontz and Fire- man Herbert Price, who were upon the en- gine, were thrown violently to the ground and patnfully injured. Mr. Bontz's left leg was badly mashed, while Fireman Price had several ribs broken. They were taken to the engine house and a physician sum- moned, who dressed the injuries. Both parties are doing well today. Circuit Court for the County. The following business was transacted by the circuit court for Alexandria county yesterday: Frederick L. Cox, on motion of Mr. Edmund Burke, was admitted to prac- tice before the court. Verlinda A. Bull agt. W. H. Brown; case referred to commis- sioner, E, B. Taylor, and leave gra: Tendant to file answer, etc., and case tinued. W. A. Law et al. agt. Mar: Law; report of commissioner, E. B. lor, filed; exceptions of Mary E. Law to report filed and sustained; death of Fred- erick M. Law suggested, and cause revived in name of Mae C. Law, administratrix; se referred to Commissioner Taylor to rtain dower interest of Mary E, Law. Thetcher; argued and sub- as McCartney ag mitted, Police Court. Mayor Thompson this morning disposed of the following cases: Andrew Lomax and William Dudley, col- ored, arrested by Lieut. Smith; charge, dis- orderly conduct; fined $5 each, in default of which they go to jail, subject to the chain gang, for ten days. Samuel Napper, colored, arrested by OM- cer Young; charge, disorderly conduct at the colored ball at Odd Fellows’ Hall on South Columbus street lagt night; fined $5 or ten da George Lewis, John Dantel, Henry Wil- Hams and Osc. rested by respassing On p) way Company. Sent to jail for ten days under the vagrant act. Decoration Day Exercises. Decoration day will be observed in this city Saturday next, and preparations for the occasion have been about completed by Thomas P. Davis Post, G. A. R., under whose auspices the ceremonies will be con- ducted. The post will meet at thelr hall and march to the cemetery In a body, head- ed by the Friendship Drum Corps. The fol- lowing is the program of exercises, which will commence at 4 o’cloc'! Sounding assembly, bugle; order, Post Commander Trav his Hallowed Place We Seek,” chorus; ion, Rev. I'. 'P, Benson; "Nearer, , to Thee,” Leonada Quartet; read- ing Lincoln's Géttysburg address, W. P. Graves; “America,” chorus tion, Capt. . McKee of Indiana; “Sleep, Sacred Dust of Noble Dead,” chorus; Over,” chorus; strewing flowers; benedic- lion, Rev. F. T. Benson; taps, bugle; firing salute, Alexandria Light Infantry. Noten. The committee on streets has approved the bond furnished by Contractor Howell, who will build the King street sewer, and the work will be commenced in a few days. Neville, the ttle son of Mr. Joseph Rog- ers, fell through the rafters of the house of Mr. Charles Lennon yesterday after- noon and was quite painfully, but not seri- ously, Injured Mr. and Mrs. James R. Caton have re- turned from Kansas City, where they went to attend the M. P. general conferen The Potomac Ferry Company has leased Lannon's old wharf and is having it re- built for the use of its steamers. — Locked Up. When Williston Atkins goes out on his bicycle again at night he will be careful to have a lighted lamp on his wheel. He was out on his wheel last night, and when he came down Capitol Hill his lamp was filled and burning. But by reason of some- thing which the young man cannot cx- plain the light went out, and when Police- man Estes errested him he refused to ac- cept his explanation, but put him in a police cell between a crazy woman and a drunken man, and between the two of them life was made miserable for three hours, for the young man had never been in such a place before, and he thought the treatment was rather severe for the offense he had committed. All he wanted was time to get his collateral, and as soon as his friends knew of his sad predicament they sent $5 to the police stattom and the young man was no lenger compelitd to endure life behind the bars. ee Belleving Judge Kimbaf{" wduld listen to his side of the affair the. yang man ap- peared in court this moming and related the circumstances of his bicyéte ride, arrest and incarceration. sth “I hope your honor wWiil/take in con- sideration my punishment,Jasi night,” said the young man, who thought that three hours in a cell in sué¥ company was punishment enough for almost any offense, and the court did as requested, taking the personal bonds of the degendant. - 7% 3 7 id Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have pgen issued to the following: Richard Brodhead and Kather- ine I. Giers; William Bat gnd Mary E. Parker; Isaac Hicks andiSarah E. Stew- art; Charles F. Chisholm‘ard Lucy Liv- ings; William M. Kennedy and Dimple E. Kloeber; William J. Canfield and Jennie Boley; Samuel W.Barnes and Bell C. Hook; Gleanle Tarbox and Cornelia de Krafft; John F. Bennett and Mary T. Shea; Bugene K. Stewart, jr, and Virginia T.’ Hutton; John W. Herron, jr., and Georgie M. Ald- rich, both of Cincinnati, Ohio; Thornton G. Nightengale and Florence V. Smith; Rufus E. Chappell and Fannle Tucker. Eastern High School Celebrates. There will be a celebration at the East- ern High School tomorrow at 1 p.m. in honor of company F, the prize company in last week's competition, when the new streamer for the prize flag will be pre- sented to Captain Gapen by Miss Defs in the name of the girls of the school. Miss Judson will sing, speeches will be mude by Mr. Sites, Dr. Johnson and Mr. Gilbert Kelly of the school, and company F will calling to “Today THE HORSA DECISION. Hew It is Regarded by Department of Justice Oflicials. The offictals of the Department of Justice regard the decision of the Supreme Court in the Horsa case as fully sustaining the contention of the government in all of the filfbustering cases with which it has had any connection. From the first it has been maintained by the Attorney General and his assistants that the presence of arms and men on the same vessel destined for Cuba, except it be shown that the arms Were not intended for the men on the ves- sel, was prima facie evidence of such a con- uection-between the two as to bring the en- terprise clearly within the meaning of the law inhibiting military expeditions against a friendly power. Under the construction placed upon the law by the Supreme Court, it is belleved at the department that the participants in every expedition which has come before the courts since the revolution began in Cuba could have been convicted and punished, and from now on increased diligence will be enjoined upon United States marshals and others having proper authority to prevent the fitting out of Cu- ban fillbusters from United States ports, and, in case of violations of the law, to bring the offenders promptly to justice. e+ BOUNTY-JUMPERS’ BENEFIT. How Judge Loehren Characterizes the Pickler Pensioa Lill, The Pickler pension bill was under con- siGeration by the Senate committee on Pensions yesterday, and after more or less discussion was referred to a subcommittze consisting of Senators Gallinger, Vilas, Pef- fer, Palmer and Pritchard. This action was taken because of the importance of the bill and the uncertainty of the in- creased appropriations which would be neo- essary in case the bill should become a law. A letter was read from Judge Loch- ren, written before he retired from office, in which he said he was unable to estimate the increase which he should regard as even approximate. The two largest classes who would be benefited by the bill were, he sald, ex-confederates and “bounty jump- ers,” and he had no data as to how many of these there we! 156 SEATS CONTESTED. Secretary Manley Writes n Statement te Chairman Carter. J. H. Manley, secretary of the republican national committee, has sent to Chairman Carter the following letter: AUGUSTA, Me., May 26, 1896. Hon. Thomas Carter, chairman republican national committee, Washington. Sir: Contests have been filed with me in the following states and districts. There are sixty. contests, involving the rights of 156 dele Alabama egates-at-large; first, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth districts, making twenty dele- gates in all. California Third and fourth districts, tes. four delegate: cts, eight di Georgia—Four di ninth, eleventh distr < os Four delegates-at-large; first, , third and fourth districts; twelve delegates at-large; first, fourth, ith, sixth and sev- eighteen delegates, , ninth, twelfth, enth districts; twelve dele- thirteenth, fi gates. North Carolina—Eighth distri gates. Pennsylvania—Third district; gate South Carolina—Four delegates-at-lare wo dele- two dele- first, se |. third, fourth, fitth, sixth, sev- enth districts ihteen delegate: | Tennessee—Sixth and ninth districts; four delegates, Texas-—Four delegates-at-large, and every one of the thirteen districts; thirty dele- gate: ja—Second and third districts; four delegates. Arizona—Six delegates-at-large; six dele- gates. ‘There y be other contests yet filed. Tam very truly yours, J. H. MANLEY, Secretary republican national committee. —- cee RECORD LIKE THAT OF HOLMES. Pastor Herrman of Salt Lake Suspect- ed of Having Killed Seven Persons. The police of Salt Lake, Utah, in in- vesUgating the record of the Rev. Francis Herrman, pastor of the Scandinavian Church, in which the charred body of his housekeeper was recently found in a fur- nace, have reached the opinion that Herr- man has a record of crime little less exten- sive that that of the notorious Holmes, just banged at Philadelphia. Herrman’s first wife died in England, un- der suspicious circumstances. He w pastor of a Scandinavian church at Wesi Superior, Wis., in 1890 and 1S, and there married a highly respectable woman, who in less than a year died very suddenly, with her two-weeks-cld baby. An inquest was held, but nothing beyond a su: of foul play was elicited. Herrman soon married again, and went to Salt Lake in IN4 with his wife. A baby was born, and the mother and child died suddenly a few weeks after. Then his acquaintance with Miss Clawson commer ced, and it is charged in the com- plaint, which has been sworn to by John Sanson, a member of the church, that he n.urdered and cremated the body In the heating furnace in the church He was engaged to ma: son, his housekeeper, in : year, but she disappeared, and it Is c that he pois bedy in the has murdere harged ned her and carved up the It is believed he ven pe He is 1 ented as having a great liking for the study of medicine, anatomy and kindred subjects, and often dclivered dis- quisitions on the hun s and descriptions of the have been seat all over the country, but so far the police at Salt Lake City have no tidings of him. When he left there, on May 15, he purchased a ticket to Kansas City. vernor Wells has offered a reward of tor Herrman’s arrest, and $250 has a dy been raised by private subscriptions, Dispatches indicate that Herrman fs in Chi. cago, and every effort possible is being made to effect his arrest. SPANISH IN A Attempted to Take Cubitas and Crush- ingly Defented. Advices have reached Kingston, Jamaica, from a rellable source in Cuba, to the ef- fect that a strong body of Spanish troops recently made a second atte mpt to invade Cubitas, the seat of the Cuban govern- ment, and were again repulsed. They were ambushed in the mouptain fastnesses and sustained a crushing de- feat. The Spaniards were compelled to fl in disorder, ubandoning their equipments on the field, and were literally slaughtered by the insurgents. The advices further show that a filibus- tering expedition having Jarge quantities of munitions of war has landed at a place to the eastward of Santiago de Cuba. ——+e-+___ ATTACKED BY THE TURKS. Christians om Crete Attempting to Save Themnelves, Advices reccived from the Island of Crete statu that the Turkish soldiers at Retimo are continuing tneir attacks upon the Christians, who have barricaded them- selves within their houses at that port. Telegraphic communication with the Is- land of Crete, excepting messages to and from the foreign consuls there, have been prohibited by the Turkish authorities. ——_+ e+ ____ Mr. Schwars Appointed. Mr. Edward F. Abner, secretary and treasurer of the National Capital Brewing Company of this city, has resigned, and Mr. Philip Schwarz has been elected his successor. —_—~—.__. Divorce Granted. Judge Cox today granted Julia L. James a divorce from William E. James, to whom she was married here January 7, 1882. Mrs. James was also granted the custody of their three children. 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Buy 2 bag, read thecoupon and see how to get your share. ROBLES LEN SG DEOL ALD Tn a I oo 3 WARS. Gen, Howard Lectures on the Gentle Art of Killing. For the benefit of the Colored Y. M. C. A. Maj. Gen. 0. O. Howard last evening lec- tured at Metzerott Hall, his subject be! “The Warfare of the Future.” Owing to some mistake in the matter of placing ti¢ ets on sale, the distinguished soldier had before him but a very small audience. That fact did not appear to discourage the gen- eral-the least bit, and his very interesting lecture was delivered in an unusually tak- ing manner. Representative Curtis of New York, himsclf a veteran of the late war, presented General Howard to the audience as one of the most distinguished soldiers of the American army—a man who entered the late war an educated soldier, and one who understood and appreciated the vol- unteer soldier at his tree value, General Howard explained that he would not attempt to describe war. and warfare in a technical way, but in such a manner as would be best understood by those unac- | quainted with the subject. He thought | there are three things responsible for or | productive of war—the propelling sentiment of the people, international law and the armament of the country. Taking his own experience as an example, he thought the stories of veterans and the tales of their achievements instilled in the hearts of the young a martial spirit. He referred to the ars preceding the war of the rebellion, saying that they all had their influence up- on the young, so that when the late war broke out both sides were possessed of | such a warlike feeling that peace was sim- | ply impossible. Of the war of 1812, he said | that we had little to be proud of, although the victories of our navy and those of H rison were exceptions. That war, however, was productive of two memorable things— the settlement of the question of Britain’s pretended righ arch and that glorious national hymn, ner.” Not until the M ought Gereral Howard, was the artillery en its true recognition. The question of armament was dwelt up- on, General Howard saying that in 1860 be gan the improvement which has since been carried on to marvelous extent. king of the battle of Ge! rg, he said that the loss was not so great as at the ba le of Waterloo, and that had both armies been then armed as today the great charges ould have been either impossible or ery brief duration. In future wars gre, intelligence would be required; but he f: ed that modern inventions would not crush the desire for war, because those who bring about wars seldom do the fighting. TY remark he wished could be heard by bo houses of Congress. He thanked God that the prevailing sentiment in not only this, but In other civilized countries, is against war; but in favoring international tribunals for the settlement of all questions likely to result otherwise in war, he would not for a moment do anything or suggest anything which would discourage or crush out pa- triotism. Or the other hand, he would do everything to foster and continue patriot- ism. The people should love and encourage peace, but they should do everything to be at all times prepared in every way for war in defense of the country. Social Temperance Assembly. There was a large gathering at the meet- ing of the newly organized body called the Social Temperance Assembly, in the lower banquet hall of the new Odd Fellows’ Hall, M street between 16th and 17th s northwest. The objects of this organization are to further the cause of temperance and to try to initiate into all social clubs of the city a new way of enjoyment, that is, that tn- toxicants will be left out as a stimulant at all of their entertainments. It was further agreed to contribute a part of all moneys raised at their entertainments and sociables to the aid of the fallen and friendicss. The following officers were elected 2nd installed: Daniel Freeman, pr M. Speaks, vice president; eets Mi Joyce, recording seerctary; Miss H. Bond, corresponding secretary; Miss 8. Smith, acting secretary; Mrs. I. Hall, treasurer; Miss J. 8. Carter, chaplain; after which a large repast was spread. ease The D. A. R. The Continental Chapter, D. A. R., held a meeting of special interest last Monday evening at the Riggs. The occasion was the dedication of the beautiful new fiag of the chapter, which bears on its stream- ing pennon the word “Continenial.” Rev. Mr. Ennis was the orator of the evening, and despite the threatening weather a goodly number was present. The usual open meetings of the chapter will be dis- continued until the fall. YOUNG PLOPLE’S Victory by the Christian Endeavorers at Saratoga. Christian Endeavor won a victory yes- terday afternoon in the Presbyterian eral assembly at Saratoga. Those inter €¢ in the movement were in the major and they exercised their power. The subject of young people's societies attracted great interest. The main speech of th ion was made by Dr. George B. Stewart of Harrisburg. He contended that the societies desired ecclesiastical recogni- tion in the sense of a right to exist in the church and to manage their own affairs, subject only to the church session. The “statement of relations” he characterized as admirable, but he opposed the continu- ence of the committee with carte blanche powers, which it asked for. He moved to discharge the committee, but his motion was postponed. Elder Sheppard of Philadelphia moved to strike out the section under consideration, and it was carried with applause. This clause provided for a plan to unite the Presbyterian societies. A motion was made to expunge the following sections, which provided that the stated clerk send cut statistical blanks, The following paragraphs were climinated one by one, except that a substitute was adopted for one of them. It urged the | alty of societies to the sessions of churches, and the transmission of bene lent contributions through the church board. Only two clauses of the report were the retained, relating to the appeintment of a comm!) to consider the herhood of Andrew and Philip and the Boys’ Brix: The final vote, discharging the committ: with thanks, was greeted with prolonged applause. A DELICIOUS BEVERAGE At all Soda Fountains Fortifies the system against the ravages of summer heat and pre- vents sunstroke. Promotes diges- tion and makes eating a pleasure. Pep-Kola is the discovery of Mr. A. W. Stewart, a well-known New York chemist, and is compounded from the celebrated Kola-Nut whose wonderful effect in stimulat- ing the action of the heart and ton- ing up the nervous system is well- known to medical science; pepsin, the greatest digestive in the world, and phosphates. > Professor Elliott, the noted botan- ist of London, declares that “One Kola-Nut will enable a man to dis- pense with food and drink and sup- Port great fatigue for 24 hours,” Bottles for Home Use, 75 Cents. Samuel T. Stott, 505 Pa. 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