Evening Star Newspaper, July 6, 1896, Page 12

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, JULY 6, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Chevy Chase Park.—Musie. Church of Our Father, 1th and L streets northwest.—Illustrated lecture by Rev. A. G. Rogers, D. D., on “Ben Hur.” Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 Penn- sylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibition of the Graphophone and Kinetoscope. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Burlesque. New National Theater.—“Turned Up.” pases EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Steamer River Queen for Indian Head and intermediate landings at 9:80 a.m. and for Marshall Hall at 5:20 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7:0 a.m. Stecmer Washington for Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer John Sylvester for Colonial Beach at 9 a.m. Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach at 9am. ‘Trains leave the Baltimore and Ohio sta- tion for Bay Ridge at 9:15 a.m. and 4:28 p.m. Cars to Mount Vernon Park leave at 6, 7 and 8 p.m., from 1:3 street and Pennsyi- vania avenue northwest. — PREPARING FOR E. FOLKS? If you expect to have a houseful you'll want “extra rations.” We are prepared to scpply the demand for the finest HOME- DRESSED MEAT—and will make a feature of prompt delivery. Lowest market prices —finest qualities. T. T. KEANE, 35-51 Cen- ter Market. Norfolk and —_-— Johnston's convention reduction groceries. page 8. —_—= A colored man sratched a pocket book, ecntaining a gold ring, Saturday evening from Miss K. Kensley’s hand while she Was near Tth and M streets. THOSE ODD PIECES OF CARPETS —short lengths—and carpets that're worn out in spots—we'll make into exquisite Turkish and Persian Rugs. Only $1 yard. Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks..631-5 Mass.av. J. B. Wimer of 8 13th street reports the theft of a bunting flag from the win dow of his store Saturday age For Spring Lamb and New York Roast Beef go to John R. Kelly, 8th st. wing Center Market. Corned Beef a specialty. A Vililla bicycle beionging to E. R. Ain- was stolen from 11th and F streets morning. CITY AND DISTRICT. Mude a Visit The Savannah Cadets of Savannah, Ga., spent Friday and Saturday in this city, making the visit supplemental to their trip to Richmond in connection with the reunion of the Confederate Veterans. While here the Georgians were entertained by the Morton Cadets, and aiso by Mrs. Wheaton at her residence, 2017 N street. ——— Fell Into the River. Sarah Lee, a colored woman, fell from the steamer Mary Washington last night on the return of the boat from Glymont, and the accident occasioned no Ittle ex- citement. The woman, however, escaped with only a big scare and a ducking. ° aeeonG Golden Rule Lodge, I. 0. 0. F. This live and progressive lodge has elect- ed the following named offtcers for the coming term: Noble grand, Lee R. Witt; viee grand, R. J. Sellman; recording sec- retary (re-elected), Wm. A. Taylor; perma- nent secretary (re-elected), Geo. C. Her- cus; treasurer (re-elected), Wm. Gibson; representatives to the Grand Lodge, Jos. Burroughs, E. G. Skinner, P. H. Leary, Levi Nagle, P. R. Dailey. ——— Im the Churches. Rev. Dr. Joseph Ager Beet, president of Richmond College, London, occupied the pulpit of the Metropolitan M. E. Church yesterday. Rev. M. P. Sullivan yesterday formally entered upon his duties as pastor of St. ‘Teresa's Church, Anacostia. Ezkiel Taminosian of Antioch, Syria, lec- tured last night In the Fourth Street Meth- cdist Church on the Armenian situation. aaa Christian Citizenship. A meeting was held yesterday afternoon at the Fi Congregational Church, under the auspices of the Christian citizenship department of the W. C. T. U. Mrs. S. L. Beiler, national superintendent of the Chris- tian citizenship depertment of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, presided over the meeting. Mrs. M. C. Platt, president ef the District Woman's Christian Temper- ance Union, read the Scriptures. Mrs. La Fetra made the opening prayer. The mu- ical part of the program was furnished by the * chotr, under the direction of Prof. Fonta The add of the occasion were de- livered by Miss Belle Kearney of Mississip- p!, a national organizer of the W. C. T. U., and Mrs. M. L. Wells of Tennessee. ——= The Fourth at the Reform School. Public holidays are always pleasant oc- @asions at the Reform School. The Fourth was no exception to the rule; in fact, It was probably more enjoyable than any of There were special meals, ef course, although the boys have plenty pf first-class food every day in the year. Yhen there was no work to do, the time not used up at the table being devoted to ball playing and other outdoor sports. In the evening a fine display of fireworks de- lighted the school, and a lot of the school’s friends who dropped in to see the pyro- technic program. Col. and Mrs. Shallen- berger and their excellent staff exerted themselves, as usual, to make the celebra- tion a complete success. Mr. S. W. Curri- den, secretary of the board of trustees, drove out to the schoo! with his daughter, just to encourage the good work. ——— At Lower Cedar Point. Independence day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Lower Cedar Point. Many hundreds of people went there on the John Sylvester from Washington, and almost one thousand persons were present from the neighboring counties in Mary- land and Virginia. The principal address was by »x-State Senator Lancaster of Charles county, Md., who, after speaking of the glories apper- taining to the occasion, diverged from that subject to say that much praise was due Count Mitkiewicz,who will have charge of Lower Cedar Point for the future, for the s ssful way in which he had de- Colonial Keach, which he nad, he ‘anstormed into as desirable a sum- mer resort as Coney Island, and he had in ten days by worhing like a beaver got- ten Lower Cedar Point into presentable ecndition, after it had lain neglected for seven years. ‘The Declaration of Independenze was read by Mr. John H. Russell. of Washing- a, D. and a duet, “Life's Dream is was rendered by Mrs. William Jame- sen and Mrs. James Dorsett, both of Charles county, Md. At night there was a fi splay of fireworks. Lower Cedar Point, which was opened for the season Saturday, has been much impreved recently. Among the new struc- tures erected are a dining room 150 feet long and 100 feet wide, and 100 bath houses, and more are in progress, while large lawn tennis and base ball grounds have been laid out, and merry-go-rounds and other sources of amusement provided. age Our Price Talks in Thunder Tones. $1.25 buys 5 Ibs. best creamery butter. James F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave.,Center, Riggs and K st. markets. Telephone, 271.—Advt. eherL ens Reduction in Rate to Bay Ridge. The rate to Bay Ridge, the beautiful ex- cursion resort on the Chesapeake Bay, has been reduced this season to 50 cents for adults, except for evening train a rate of 75 cents will be charged, with rebate of 25 cents after coupon is stamped by ticket agent at Bay Ridge. Half rate for children between the ages of 5 and 12 years. ‘Trains leave B. and O. depot week days, $:15 a.m. and 4:28 p.m.; Sundays, 9:35 a.m., 1:30 and 8:15 p.m.—Advt. ———— Reduced Rates to Ft. Monroe-Norfolk From July 7 to 17 inclusive the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co. will sell round-trip tickets to Ft. Monroe and Nor- folk on either day or night steamers for $3. —Advertisenent. THE RANDOLPH CASE The Only Hope for Its Solution Lies in Executive Interference. THE LYNCHERS ARE OTHERWISE SAFE The Sentiment That Led to the Murder of the Victim. THE TRUE CONDITIONS Special From a Staff Correspondent. ROCKVILLE, Md., July 5, 1896. ‘The lynching of Sidney Randolph con- tinues to be the exclusive topic of conver- sation In this vicinity, as it doubtless is throughout Montgomery county, and the general sentiment is one of denunciation at the outrage, but despite the emphasis of the criticism, it is extremely doubtful if any one uttering it would be willing to take the initiative or even follow the lead in finding out who was guilty of it. It is admitted on all sides to be unjustifiable and entirely lawless, but it is evident that neighborliness counts for more than a re- @ard for the majesty of the law in such an occasion as the present. It is not venture- some to say that there is not a white citi- zen in the county who would give testi- mony leading to the apprehension of the lynchers of Randolph, even had be been at hand when the crime was committed, and could positively identify every participant in it. It 1s doubtful if a negro could be found to do so, either, for fear of subse- quent consequences. It is apparent, there- fore, to all that if any arrests are to follow and punishment to ensue in conection with the depiorable affair, the full power of the executive strength of the state of Maryland will have to be exerted, earnest- ly and vigorously, and with patience. Even then it might take months, certainly weeks, to discover the perpetrators. Consequent- ly, it is extremely doubtful if anything will ever be accomplished in bringing the slay- ers of Randolph to justice. It is belleved to be a question for the governor of the state and his advisers to consider whecher the fair fame of the commonwealth 1s to remain smirched with the foulest of all the vely blots of a similar character that have been placed upon it. May Hold the B. and 0. Responstble. The people of Gaithersburg were quick on Saturday to disavow any knowledge of the intention to take Randolph out and hang him, and were equally as emphatic in their denunciation of the crime as the citizens here. None of the latter was con- nected with the affair in the most remote degree, and that is absolutely certain. The crowbar left at the jail is evidently the Property of the Baltimore and Ohio rail- road. It is what is known as a “spike- puller,” used to remove spikes that hold the rails to the ties, and is a heroic repro- duction of the familiar claw with which housewives hurt their fingers and ruin their carpets when taking up the latter in the gentle springtime. As the people of Maryland have shown a peculiar tendency of late, in the Cocking and Randolph cases at least, to depend upon circumstan- tlal evidence ‘as a proof of crime, and it mey not be regarded as surprising in the least if the great corporation owning the teli-tale spike-puller is held responsible for the strangling of Randolph, especially as the pickax head found at the scene of the tragedy belonged to the B. and O. also. The Feeling at Gaithersburg. There was absolutely no excuse for the strangling of Rundolph. The belief in his irnocence was and still is far greater than the belief in his guilt among the majority of Montgomery people. But at Gaithers- burg the mere suggestion that Randolph might be innocent was regarded almost as an insult by those who were sure of Ran- dolph’s gulit, and even the newspapers, or these which sent intelligent, conscientious and experienced representatives to the scené, were criticised and reviled in many instances for their alleged desire to create a sentiment in favor of Randolph's inno- cence. They were outspoken in their de- nunciation of the Washington detectives because the latter did not jump at the con- clusion that Randolph and Neale, who was at that time believed to be the principal criminal of the two, were the guilty parties , and wefe unsparing in their criticism of any one else who followed the same deliberate course. An instance of this feeling may be recited. Jailer Charles Peyton was quoted in The Star as expressing doubt of Ran- dolph’s guilt. The result was that a numer- ously signed petition was sent to Sheriff Collier, requesting him to cause Peyton to stop discussing the case! Private letters of the same purport were also sent to the sheriff. The Star Saturday recounted the taking of Randolph from the jail and mak- ing him believe he was in danger of being lynched, in order to extort a confession from him, the object being to find out if Neale was also connected with the crime. The truthfulness of this was questioned Vigorously yesterday, but it was correct, notwithstanding, and was told to The Star correspondent by Sheriff Collier himself the day before the inquest began, as well as to other gentlemen, and would have been pub- lished at the time If Messrs. Yewell and Miller, the special representatives of the Baltimore Sun and the Washington Post, respectively, had not agreed with The Star man that it would be untimely in view of the inquest. These matters are thus de- tailed merely to show how intense the feel- ing among the Gaithersburg people has been on the subject, and to show tie injus- tice of their past and present criticism of the reputable newspapers which have pub- lished accounts of the case. Rumors of a Horrible Character. These same newspapers were indeed char- itable to a superlative degree in paying no attention to the horrible rumors in cir- culation from the first, and still in circula- tion, regarding the mystery and in giving no place to the talk that has been going on steadily, ard as steadily increasing, whose burden was suspicion of a most ap- palling character. A sane man could not helieve that the theory alluded to in this necessarily vague manner was tenable, but despite its character it is tenaciously held by many. To make the matter short, the Buxton mystery has not been probed with any degree of thoroughness, and certainly with no unprejudiced determination. The coroner's jury, which held Randolph for the crime, declared that he had an accom- plice to the jury unknown. Still, there has not been even the slightest attempt made, so far as any one can discover, to find out who that accomplice is. It is now probable that no attempt will be made, and consequently but little blame canbe attached to those who are numerous in Montgomery and who do not hesitate to say in a quiet way that the lynching of Randolph was not inepired go much by a desire to avenge the crime with wkich he was charged as to brirg all investigation to an end and prevent a trial which might have led to developments of a startling nature. Chief Causes of the Tragedy. The mam causes that led to Randolph's hanging, if the theory last mentioned is rejected, may be easily explained. Ran- dolph had declared that he was from Georgia and had lived in the vicinity of Milledgeville among other places’ Deputy Sheriff Thompson wrote a letter to the clerk of the court at Milledgeville, who replied that while he did not know Sidney Randolph, Mr. Thompson's description of the man agreed with that of one Ben Tem- ple, who wes wanted in Milledgeville yor the murder of an old women with an ax three years ago. The letter also instructed Thompson to look on Randolph's cheeks near the eyes and see if there was not a scar visible. Randolph was visited by Mr. Thompson and a scar, circular in form, was discernible on his right cheek just be- low the eye. The receipt of this letter and its contents were generally known soon after its arrival. Then another thing was put in circulation. It was stated by repre- Sentative Gaithersburg people that Han dolph’s motive had become known, because in one of her lucid intervals Miss Maud Buxton had told her mot! that her as- sailant had attempted a still more heinous crime. The latter rumog was more re- sponsible for the lynching than the letter. The Inquest Develops Nothing. At the coroner’s inquest yesterday after- noon rothing was developed to ehow who Randolph's assailants were. Jailer Peyton described Randolph’s removal from the jail; Mr. G. Minor Anderson detailed the tracking of the wagon to the woods and the finding of the body, and Dr. O. M. Linthicum stated the cause of the man’s death to have been strangulation. Deputy Sheriff Thompson gave unimportant is: timeny, stating th: the did not know the {yacyng. was confemplata. Sheriff Col- lef described how he had been assured by Gaithersburg people that Randolph would not be molested, and has depended upon their -assurances for the man’s safety. In sallge! Peyton’s eyiderce he stated that he 4 overheaerd a conversation at the - between Randolph and Mr. John A. It of Gaithersburg, in which Mr. Belt told Randolph that his name was not Ran- dolph, and he (Belt) could prove it. Ran- dolph replied that he could prove his name was Randolph, and thereupon Mr. Belt told the prisoner that he was guilty and had better be saying his prayers, as he hadn't many hours to live. When Mr. Belt, who is postmaster at Gaithersburg, and one of its leading citizens, was called to the stand he sald he had visited Randolph and had told him he had better be praying. When asked by one of the jury, Samuel Soper, what had prompted him to say it, Mr. Belt, with evident feeling, declined to answer the question, saying it was none of the juror’s business, and stating that he would an- swer it only at a proper time and place. Mr. Belt declared he had heard nothing of the intention to lynch Randolph, and that he had heard of no rumors to that effect in Gaithersburg on Friday. The inquest was adjourned until Tuesday. Mr. Somerville Bean. The name of Somerville Bean was fre- quently menticned in the course of the in- quest. and from the trend of the questions regarding him it was evident that he had been circulating the story that Randolph's lynching had been determined upon for Fri- day night. It is probable that he will be called to the stand. It is sald that he told several people in Rockville that the lynch- ing would occur and that this was as early as 6 o'clock Friday, when the Rockville Base Ball Club took the train for Frederick, accompanied by Mr. Bean. It is also rumored that the news of the prospective lynching was conveyed to sev- eral of the county officials of Montgomery before 7 o'clock Friday evening, but that no notice was taken of it because it was not beMeved any more than preceding ru- mors to the same effect had been and be- cause there was an impressio.. that the people in the vicinity of the scene of the assault on the Buxtons had determined to let the law take its course, as all the be- levers in the man’s guilt at Gaithersburg had declared with earnest emphasis that there would be abundant evidence forth- coming to convict him without question. The Lynching Discussed. ‘Thos. W. Gilmer writes to The Star on the subject of the Randolph lynching as follows: If the people of Montgomery county, Md., really desire to prove their loyalty to law and order, they will spare no pains and no money to find and punish the cowardly brutes who murdered the defenseless pris- oner, Randolph, last Saturday morning ‘There is a suspicion (let us hope it is un- founded) that this inquest will be a farce, like the pretended inquiry in the Cocking case. As all the “leading citizens” are not supposed to have participated in the Ran- dolph lynching, it will require but little ef- fort on the part of the officials to get testi- mony against the mob. ‘The county officials had ample warning in this case, and they failed to exercise or- dirary care. The Rockville jailer made no resistance worthy of the name. The brave men who dragged the helpless prisoner from his cell in the dead hour of darkness would have dropped their disguises and scattered like sheep if the jailer had show- ed sufficient nerve to fire a single shot. Such people don’t risk their precious skins even in a hanging bee. In such cases the legislature could and should make the re- sponsible county answer in heavy damages. Aiso the voters have it in their power to elect brave officers who will do their duty under all circumstances without stopping to consider what {s popular with the mob. Law-abiding people are thankful that The Star never caters to the lynching senti- ment. Where the Responsibility Rests. Mr. Wm. J. Lee writes suggesting that a remedy for lynchings such as that of Ran dolph, which is a “stigma that fiends of Montgomery county have placed upon her fair fame,” may be found ‘4f our law makers were tc frame and pass a bill, and the same become a law, declaring that in any town, county or city a lynching should occur that said town, county or city he made to pay an indemnity of $10,000 or $15,000 to the treasury of the state in which the crime was committed, we would imme- diately see a stop put to this manner of injustice, 2s some ccunties could not afford to pay so great an indemnity as above nemed, and the citizens thereof wou strain ‘every nerve to sce that ample pro- tection be given every one, regardless of race or color.” He believes “that our law: makers are responsible for these lynchings, and the burden of guilt rests heavily upon thelr shoulders as well as upon the shoui- ders of tre lynchers themselves.” A Reward Suggested. A special dispatch from Annapolis says: “Dr. J. M. Johnson of 1217 Linden street, Wastingten, has written to Gov. Lowndes, asking that a reward be offered for the lynchers of Sidrey Randolph of Montgom- ery county. The doctor gues a good deal , and declares Randolph inno- claims that the detective forces ington and Baltimore have been called off of the matter, and used to shield the guilty party and help convict Ran- delph. Gov. Lowndes is absent, and noth- ing has yet been done in the matter.” THREA’ BUXTON. Rumors of a Sensational Sort Disturb Rockville and Gaithersburg. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. ROCKVILLE, July 6.—Rockville and Gaithersburg were excited last night over rumers that a crowd of negroes were com- ing to this town to lynch Mr. Buxton, who was stopping at the residence of his bro- ther-in-law, Mr. John Hilton. Mr. Buxton, who was considerably alarmed, was driven by Mr. John Kelchner to the former's home in Gaithersburg, and the coming of the negroes was awaited, but they did not meterialize. It turned out that a young man named Dove, who is said to live in Gaithersburg, heard an intoxicated negro say they were going to lynch Buxton, and then saw several negroes at the Rockville depot, and when he went to Gaithersburg told what he heard. There was instant ex- citement there and measures were being taken to send a body of citizens to Rock- ville to help protect it when the falsity of the rumors was established. Later in the evening another rumor was circulated that a body of negroes was com- ing from Sandy Spring to hang Perry Al- corn, in jail here for the murder of an. other colored man two or three weeks ag¢ In order to quiet the excitement and re- store confidence to the female portion of the population, which was nervous and un- strung, twenty-one deputies were sworn in by the town council and armed and assign- cd to various parts of “he town. The fever- ish condition of the public mind _ here makes it impressionable to a euperlative degree, and in view of the feeling of in- security on the part of some of the citi- zens and all the weaker sex, it is possible that special deputies will be kept on duty until the present excitement {is allayed. Officers from Milledgeville are expected to reach Rockville tonight or early in the morning for the purpose of seeing if the dead man’s body in Pumphrey’s undertak- ing shop is that of Ben Temple. There is said to be a reward of $500 for the latter, dead or alive, and if Randolph is thor- oughly identified as Temple the body may be sent to Georgia, instead of being buried here tomorrow as now intended. Randolph's body has been viewed by hun- dreds of people, white and colored. The physicians who have seen it and Under- taker Pumphrey declare the remains to present the most perfect physical develop- ment of any they have ever seen, Ran- dolph was six feet two inches in his stock- ing feet and weighed 200 pounds, without a half ounce of superfluous flesh on him. His wrists were small and his fingers ta- pered remarkably for one of his race. His shoulders were enormous and the muscl fi behind them stood out like bunches gf cords. Those who believe him guilty a‘ who have seen his body are astonished that any of the Buxton family survived. ‘Those who doubt his guilt point to his gi- gantic frame and the evidences of his enor- mous strength and declare he could not have been the wiclder of the ax without doing more murder than was accomplished in the Buxton house. There are agg: ae in circulation here that word was sent day morning to some of the residents of Montgomery county be- tween Redlands and Derwood that Ran- dolph was to be taken out that night and hanged, and it is also said that invitations to join the party were refused by several persons. MANY WERE VICTIMS Long Array of Cases in the Police Oourt. THOSE WHO WERE FINED Procession @dmposed Mainly of Small (Offenders. TAKING PERSONAL BONDS Saturday may keve been a quiet day for the Fourth of July, but some of the police- men took advantage of the day and made for themselves a record of which they may be proud, but such records do not have any bearing on their standing in the de- partment. This morning’s docket showed a total of ninety-six prisoners, while the coilateral lst showed that nearly fifty had deposited security for their appearance. With 90 many prisoners and so few cells it became necessary to pack them in the small rooms, as if they were so many cat- tle put in a freight train for shipment. Every seat in the audience was filled when Judge Kimball's court convened, and there would have been as many more curt- ous people in there had not Policeman Flynn been on duty at the door and turn- ed away scores of those who had been at- tracted by idle curiosity. The cases called in this court were, for the most part, for trivial offenses, and showed that the police were not at all lenient, but made many ar- rests where only the merest technical vio- latons had been committed. In some of these cases Judge Kimball tempered jus- tice with mercy, and took the personal bonds of the offenders. George Robinson, a colored man, who has worked in one place for eleven yeurs, and who had never been arrested until Satur- day night, was the leader of the long pro- cession. He had been arrested by Police: men Auldridge and Carson because he had fallen asleep on the sidewalk Saturday night. 3 “Did he obstruct the pavement?” Judge inquired. “Yes, sir,” was the response of one of the officers. & “I had been drinking a little,” the prison- er said, “but I wasn’t disorderly.” A “Does anybody in court know you? Judge Kimball asked him. “Yes, your honor,” said a citizen. “I know him. He has worked for me for the leven years, and this is the first time I've ever known him to be in trouble.” ‘Take his personal bonds,” the court ordered the clerk, and George was released. Not So Lucky. William Snowden, a young colored man, who attended a Fourth of July picnic in Southeast Washington and indulged in too much strong drink, had recovered from the effects of his over-indulgence in stimulants, and he was willing to admit that he had been disorderly. “But this 1s not an ordinary case, terrupted Policeman Auguste before the court had imposed a fine. “What did the prisoner do that was so bad?” the court inquired. “He was drunk and profane before I ar- rested him,” the officer answered, “and while at the patrol box he used some very bad language in the presence of a number of ladies and gentlemen.” “Ten dollars or thirty day: Daniel Johnson, colored, had been In -he lock-up since Saturday night because he was disorderly, and he thought the pun- ishment was chougn for a much more se- rious offense. But Judge Kimball did not take {nto consideration the punishment he had received before trial and gave him two wecks in default of fine. Freeman's alley was the scene of a disor- derly gathering Saturday night, and three colored Women ard oie man Were caught in the police draz met. They were Joseph Carter, Della Hopkins, Lizzie Jenkins and Jennie Brown. “Two of the women were fighting about a man,” said a witness, “and it commenced by one of them ‘kidding’ the other.’ “What do you mean by ‘kidding’ her?” the court was anxious to know. “You know what that means.” “And they were figuting away with beer bottles,” said another witness, after she had made a preliminary explanation. hey can’t fight John uilivan style,” remarked Lawyer Martin. “I don't know so much about that,” said the judge. “Some of these women are pretty hard fighters.” statement cleared him, and he harged, while the women were 2 fines were paid and they were released. “I’m guilty of disorderly,” said Vatson Reidy, “but I don’t want to go down, end so ff you will give me two hours I'll pay my fine.”” Who knows you?” “Several policemer “I know him, your honor,” said Police- man Auldridge, “and know he’s a working- man, but I can't say he will pay his fin “Well, I'll trust him this time, court. “I don't like to send a wor down if he will pay his fine.” Disorderly and Crap Shooting. said the ngman Artemus Powell could not pay $ for his bad conduct on the street Saturday, and so he will spend two weeks on the farm. “Cursing and swearing” was the charge read against William Smith, colored, and he denied his guilt. “I didn’t charge him with profanity,” id Policeman Warren; “I charged him ith shooting crap.” “That makes no difference,” Pugh, “the charge fs all right.’ ‘The policeman then related to the court how he had witnessed a game of “‘7—11,” and said he saw Smith have the “bones” in his hand. “He didn’t see me with no ‘bones,’ judge,” sald the prisoner, “‘’cause I didn’t have no mon and I don’t know how to shoot crap, nohow.”” “Unfortunately for you,” said the court, “the officer caught you in the act.” A fine of $10 or thirty days was imposed. Isaac Henderson, Henry Greefi and Al- bert Bellis showed their patriotism Satur- day by enjoying a game of crap. Folice- man Smith came along just as Isaac threw “11” and scooped in the trio. “Guilty,” answered one after another, when arraigned. The judge said: “Ten dol- lars each,” and the young men went down. Other Cases. Poor old Anthony Banks has enjoyed a vacation of several weeks, but Indepen- dence day he could not refrain from ac- cepting treats at the hands of his ac- quaintances, and so he got in condition to get arrested. The!judge fined him only the usual amount. “I've just come from Albany,” said Ed- ward Diggs, colored, to a number of pe- destrians Saturday, “and I would like to g0 back there.” But he did not do enough to be sent so far away, and this morning he was glad the court could give him only a workhouse sentence. William Payne, colored, ended his cele- bration in Georgetown by taking a bath and then getting arrested. “When he was disorderly,” said Police- man Harrison,” I arrested him, and he broke away and jumped in the canal. After swimming about in the canal for twenty minutes, cursing and swearing, he came out, and fought me all the way to the police station.”” Policeman Cornwell of Georgetown had his first case in court today, and he made a clear and straightforward statement of is case. His prisoner, was at a picnic Sat- as. and while walking home he collided th a bicycle. Then he became profane and disorderly and the officer arrested him. While under arrest he continued the use of bad language, and drew a knife on the officer. : “That ia my statement, gentlemen,,” he concluded. And his first victim was fined $10 or thirty days. “I'm guilty of the charge,” was Robert White, Spotiess Arms, Soft, white hands, shapely nails, an unblemished skin, and luxuriant hafr are produced by the celebrated CUTICURA REMEDIES when ail othors fail. In facial blemishes, or tho severest humors and diseases of the skin and scalp, with loss of hair, oven when scrofulous or hereditary, they are equally successful. Sold everywhere, iy6 said Mr. lackson’s plea when the clerk arraigned im on a cl of fast driving. ‘He was driving so fast that I thought the horse was fppnns away,” said the witness against hint. bert made an explanation, and a fine of $ was imposed. James Quinn was in the toils for having indulged in some loud talking in South- east Washington, and the usual fine was imposed. Following these prisoners came the long line of their brothers and sisters in trouble, and the session of the court lasted nearly ell day. ——.___ THE GERMANIA MAENNERCHOR. Prof. Wm. Waldecker Elected Musi- cal Divector—Other Officers Chose: The annual meeting of the Germania Meennerchor was held at its hall, 827 7th street, last evening, and the large number of members present were much gratified when the annual reports showed that the society is in a splendid financial condition. Indeed, such a large balance of cash was shown to be on hand that Messrs. Doell, Bosse, Schwarz, Richter and Fischer were appointed a committee to make the neces- sary arrangements for the formation of a building association. In submitting his sn- nual report, President B. F. Schubert rec- ommended that until the duly elected dele- gate of the society is accorded his full rights as a member of the board of direct- ors of the German Orphan Asylum the so- ciety discontinue its annual contribution to the asylum. Because of his official and literary duties, President Schubert announc- ed that {t would be impossible for him to accept a re-election. The thanks of the society were returned to him by a rising vote, after which the annual election re- sulted as follows: President, Charles Doell; vice presidert, Conrad Fischer; recording secretary, Franz Ehnert; financial secre- tary, Fred. Aue (re-elected); treasurer, Au- gust Schwarz (re-elected); librarian, Au- gust Voehl; color-bearer, Wolfgang Pohl- mann; mvsical director, William Waldeck- er. —_—.___ EXCURSIONS. The excursion resorts down the river were unusually largely crowded yesterday, the Marshall Hal!, River View, Colonial Beach and other boats being crowded on every trip. The Jane Moseley carried to Colonial Beach the excursion of the spe- clal delivery messengers, about five hun- dred of them and thetr friends making the trip. It was the second annual outing of the boys, and quite a neat sum was raised by them for the purpose of establishing a library fund and reading room. M. Goldenberg’s employes will give their first annual moonlight excursion to Mar- shall Hall Wednesday evening. The steam- er Macalester will be used for the outing, and will leave her wharf at the usual time, 6:30 p.m. ——— Given the Limit. Frederick Davis, the young negro who was convicted several days ago of breaking into the residence of Thos. H. Hardesty, near Brookland, the night of the 6th of last June, with intent to essault Mr. Hardesty’s daughter, was sentenced by Judge Cole to- day to ten years’ imprisonment in the Al- bany penitentiary, at hard labor, the ex- treme penalty. a See the high-grade bicycles at Sloan's, 1407 G st.; private sale; no prices.—Advt. > Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. eS Carrying Children. There 1s every reason to believe that the Commissioners will not amend their ortg- inal police regulation, relative to the car- rying of children on bicycles. It will be recalled that a protest signed by a num- ber of bicyclists against the regulation was presented to the Commissioncrs some days ago, with the request that the attorney for the District be called upon to pass upen the constitutionality of the order. They claimed that the Commissicners had nc right to pass such a regulation. That the parent of a child was its natural guarcian, and the presumption was he would take care of it. There is a differ- ence of opinion in this matter, however, and it seems certain that the attorney will decide against the petitioners. i a a a a a es ad ROYAL BAKING POW DER. Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of nil in leavening strength, 2 rest Unit tates Government Food Report. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 108 Wall st., N. ¥. Sededetadedndnteteepedepeenepeeteteg Sar Sespedieatoncoace dinate ro gontoetnegees LOCO Hoe $ ntetetnttutdetntns tee Tomorrow Morning's express will bring us 200 pairs more of those choice trouser- ings—The Mertz and Mertz $5 and $6 kinds—Others advertise them as "Rich 3 Red blood comes by taking Hood's Sarsa- Parilla, and that is why Hood's Sarsaparilla cures all forms of blood diseases. Remem- ” Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is the best—in fact, the One True Blood Purifier. HOOD'S PILLS nausea, indigestion, Diliousness. 25e. aa POCS EOS LOCC OOSSECESOEOE COE ‘TS. BASE BAL MONDAY AND TUESDAY AT NATIONAL PARK Washington vs. Pittsburg BOTH DAYS LADIES’ DAYS. Admission, 25 and 50 cents. All this wee ‘The Original Topical Burlesque on H.M.S. Pinafore, HER MAJESTY’S SAFETY PIN. 60—People in the Cast—60. 15-New Acts in the Garden—15. Summer Prices—10, 25 and 50 cents. “C.S” should not fall to visit our parlors and listen to ‘the Graphophoues and see the wonderful Kinetoscopes. Admission is free, and 5 certs will see any one of the host of entertaining «things on ex- Columbia hibition. Phonograph Parlors, 919 Pa. Ave. NATIONAL THEATER COOLEST SPOT IN THE DI . Tonight and all the week and Rerurday Matiore, The Washington Stock Co. IN MELFORDS FUNNIEST COMEDY, TURNED UP. Favorites—Misses Chapman, § 5 indiay essrs. Bond, Mackay, Jy6-6t it RICT. the Marti, Job Findlay, B Adinission, 25e. NEXT WEEK—“THE SNOWBALL.” jy6-6t ChleVY CHASE my1-3m-28 T PROGRAM ANOTHER At International Athletic Park oN Saturday Afternoon,July 11, Commencing at 4:30 o'clock, Company C, W.L.I. C. First Annual Field Day. BICYCLE RAC RUNNING RACES, COMPETITIVE DRILL, M ETC. TRIAL RACE FOR PLACE UPON THE WASit- INGTON - BALTIMORE CHALLENGE BICYCLE TEAM. Admission to Park. 25 cents. nd Staind. -25e. extra. Private Box (seating $5.00. The Internats is situated upon Great Falls Electric Rail- pital Traction Company and the Met- ftan lines make close connection with the Great Falls Railwaj jy4-6t 7 2, 5 Bicycie Lessons, $1.50. 10 for $2. Best inst tors and largest Ricy- cle school in Washingt Ladies and children receive. expecial attentic Hours from 9 to 12:30-2 to ey aaa aes “Crawiord” Agency & Riding School 9TH ST. WI CENTE ARKET. dy4-Sa Ben Hur, A Tale of the Christ. INDORSED BY FULPIT, PRESS AND PUBLIC. This great religious and dramatic spectacle will be repeated during the week of the CHRIS ENDEAVOR CONVENTION, July G to 11, inelu- sive, at the Church of Our Father, 13th and L sts nw. Recital of the story by Rev. A. G. Rogers, D.D. One bandred and thirty-five colored views. Inspiring musical «fects. Miss Elizabeth Tyler, soloist. Thousands of people in this city witnessed this urique and thrilling entertainment during the past season. Admisston, 25 cents. Reserved seats, without extra charge, at Metzerott’s, 1110 F nw. Sy4-6t ‘The home of the LADIES’ BICYCLE. Oldest CYCLE RESORT in city. CAPITAL RIDING PARK. Cor. 14th st. and New York ave. Complimentary lessens given to ladies. Special nour dor tustruction by appointinent. Good, "expe: rienced instructors always in attendance. Electrir Ughted. Lady visitors and friends wel- come. Open each day and erent Office within and 1423 being their $10 and $12 kinds—Our clearing price, $3.50 a pair, 3 paii for $10—Good values—if you buy and don’t think so—your money back for the asking. Mertz and Mertz, 906 F Street. CITY ITEMS. Finest Display of Fruits & Vegetables in Center Market you'll find at cur stands. Not a single variety in season that we don’t show. Not one that isn’t the freshest and choicest we can select. Cannon & Chandler, 76 to 81 Center mkt. 1 ——_>—___ ‘What Don’t Know about Carpet Cleaning isn’t worth knowing. Our work shows this. We've done nothing elee for years. Do nothing but clean carpets now.Wagon calls. M.R.Thorp, 488 Maine av. it —_—+—___ No Matter What They Cost you can’t buy hams more delicious than “Partridge” Hams. Always tender, sweet and juicy. C. Pfluger, 594 Center mkt. 1t ——— a “Pabst” Beer Leads the World. Milwaukee is famous throughout the ciy- ilized world—because “Pabst” Beer has made it so. No other equals it for purity and fine flavor. Families supplied. Drop postal for case. Wash. Branch, 703 N.Cap.st. It Royal Headache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,f,stf AMUSEMENTS. ACADEMY OF MUSIC (STAGE). Robert Downing Dramatic School, Monday, Wed. Friday at 9:30 a.m., Under the Personal Direction of ROBERT DOWNING. Pupils can enter any time. Je25-2w* COLUMBIA ACADEMY Onze" of the sights of Washington. Cycling taught on a 33,000-ft- - Competent instructors. Charges Mosle every en ar PRIPTADN, Mer. ‘Take F street cars. mbS-tf EXCURSION", ETO. Attention! Don't fal to visit Mt. Verron Park. somest suburban resort on the Potomac. with fine cutsine at city prices. Immerse dancing pavilion. Every kind of innocent amus>ment. Best of order. Mt. Vernon Electrie Cars, 13% and Pa, ave., every hour. Jy6-20d The Y. P. S. ©. E. And Southern Methodist Brother- hood, Mount Vernon Place M. E. Church South, TOGETHER WITH THE SUNDAY SCHOOLS OF Epworth and Marvin M.E.Churches South. All=-Day Excursion to Marshali Hall, Tuesday, July 7, 1896. Steamer Charles Macalester Leaves 7th st. wharf at 10 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets, 25c. For sale by members of above named societies only. jy6-2t BAY RIDGE. The only Salt Water Bathing resort in the vicin- ity of Washington. Excellent restaurant. Efficient train service. Low rates. Trains leave B. and 0. staticn, week days, 9:15 a.m., 4:28 p.m. Sundays, 9:35 am., 1:30 and 3:15 p.m. Roupd-trip tickets, 50 cents, For the 4:28 p.m. train 75 cents will be charged and 25 cents forded upon return of coupon to agent at Wasb- ingtgn station. Je10-w,s,m, tilau3lin-z5 Hand- Hotel = — | EXCURSIONS ETC. MOONLIGHT ON THE PALACE STEAMER JANE MOSELEY To INDIAN HEAD TONIGHT TONIGHT AT 8 O'CLOCK. ROUND TRIP.. Sob --25 CENTS. Enjoy the delightful, refreshing Potomac breexes on & most clegantly appointed modern excursion steamer. FROM FOOT OF 6TH sT. Down the Potomac To the Green Lawns of Marshall Hall. Steamer “MACALESTER datly “(Sunday en 220 p.m. Keturning, leaves Mars! ——_ Hall at 12:43 and 4:45. pain TO INDIAN HEAD. Macalester leaves every ‘Thursday, day und Saturday evening in July and September, at 6:80 p.m., le —— whart and 2. Fd- Aucust vd t Marshall Hall both ways, and leaving shall Hall on Parties at ar 9:30 p.m, 1 themselves 1 trtpes wi extra charge. “RIVER QUEEN” leaves and 0 st. wharf daily (Sundays excep at 9:20 for Indian Head and all tn- jandings, and at 5:30 from Macalester's wharf, for Marshall Huli « Returning, leaves Marshall Hall 1:30 7290 pm. CF Those leaving Washington on mornl and afternoon bots can return on any ol the company’s regular steamers. “Music by Prof. Schroeder’s Band. DANCING DAY AND EVENING Fare (Round Trip), 25¢. EAN EXCELLENT COURSE DINNER will be served on arrival of boats for Sie. Good cafe on steamers. Ladies are es- especially invited. Marshall Hall has no competitor for beauty, cleanliness and good Steamer ‘Chas, Macalester’ To Mount Vernon, INGTON, T SUNDAY, pe. retur 46 p.m, FARE, ission te grounds, return trip at “The Hail” can a’ cs OT THE CHUTE, Personally Conducted Excursion to RIVER VIEW Every Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday, C0 sue r ES. Ray proprietor; ptain steamer Peutz; Wil. F. ; Chris. Arth, jr. musical di- manne: IN AND EV her wharf eave ithe divs, 31 Ail objectionable characters « ES. Je10-8n-20 Have You Shot the Chute at RIVER VIEW? STEAMER SAMUEL J. PENT? From 7th st. wharf at 10 Returning, leaves Ri 10:30 p.n., except Sunday: 2:45 and © p.m., returning p.m. Tickets, 25c.; children, We., a.m. and 2:45 p.m. faniily trips s Hekets will be 1c. to all Je22-3m. E_ 8, RANDALL, Sole Proprietor. Colonial Beach Excursions. Palace Steaner “JANE MOSELEY,” Fastest and Most Elegantly Appointed Excursion Steamer un the Potenue. COOL and SPACIOUS SALOON and HURRICANS DEChS Excellent Mvris ine Unsurpassed. Dancing and Concert Music by Pistorio’s Band. LARGE REBATES PAID ORGANIZATIONS. ROUND TRIP UNLY 50 CENTS. Foot 6th street daily (except Mondays aud Sature days) at 9 e.m.; Satcrduys, 6 p.m. Offices, 619 Pinpa. ave. and wharf. Je8-28tt STEAMER BARTHOLDI FUR CHARTER EVERY a: Kow boats all kinds. CUMBERLAND & + my13-2m Steamboat Co. - SPECIAL RATES BY DAY OR NIGHT Money Retween Washington, Fortress folk. Newport News, Virginia Is Vie tii 15, Regular night schedule of the palace xtenmers “NORFO! werful from and “WASHINGTON y in the Year. SOUTHBOUND. NORTHBOUND. Luv. Washington, 7:00 p.m. Lv. Portsmouth Lv. Alexandria, Ar. Ft. Monro: Ar. Norfolk, Ar, Portsmouth,8:00 a.m. Ar Washingt — Tickets on sale July 6 to 17, inclusive. Farce for the round trip, $3, turn passage from date going until July clusive. Passengers have the privilege either direction b by night steamer Sf ds Ia carte on steamers at renso nections made at Norfolk with all tr mouth With steamers for New and Boston by sea, ind at Fortress Monroe trains for Richincnd, Cincinnati und all p west. ins for York ith Tickets on sale and state rooms reserved a ticket office, No. 817 T'enna. avenue, U. §. Express Co. building, or at the compans's wharf, foot of 7th street. and on board steatn- ers. "Also at 61513-1421 Penua. ave. and B. and 0. Kt. 1th st ‘Telephone Xo. Sy1-40a JNO. CALLAN Merchants and ([iliners’ Trans. Co. Queen of Summer Trips. Boston by Sea. Providence by Sea. r Ot 4 pan 1OKE: to ce “every MON: DAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 4 pom. For summer tour books and farther inforty adcress ©. R. GILLINGHAM, Agen: Long’ Dock, Bul H.R. BOWSER, 619 Peuna, ave . D. i. C. WHITNEY, Ww. TURNER, Traffic Manager. Gen. Pass. Agent. Jel-3m THE WEEMS STEAMBOAT CO.-SUMMER schedule, in effect June 8, 1896—Steauer Potu- mac wili leave Stephenson's wharf, foot EVERY SUNDAY at 4 p.m., and EVERY MONDAY at 4 p.m..” for Baltimore River Landings. The steamer Sue will EVERY SATURDAY EVENING at 5 o'clock, for Piney Poizt, St. George's Island and Lower River Landings, giving our patrous au opportanity of spending a day at the resorts on and near th Ghesapeake bay, where Fishing ¢ and thing ca be thoroughly enjored,, Returning, wil arrive in Washington 5 e.m. Mlay. All accom- modations steletly first-class. For st and further information apply » STH & BRO., 7th st. wharf. Telephone 743. Office, 910 Pa. ave. | Telephone 591-2. my26-3m +7 3, se ‘Ericsson Line Excursions’ FROM BALTIMORE. To Philadelphia Mondays, Wednesdays and Fi 3 To Philadeiphia and re Philedelphia and To wud return (sea (from Pifladelphia by rail) ard return (teu d Auantie City Asbury Park, pita be phia fy rail) aud return (eleven days). Daily steamers (except Sundays) fron Light and Pratt strcets, at 5 p.m. Write for de- scriptive pamphlet of ile route and the great fish- ing grounds at Betcerton. OFFICE ONL CLARENCE SHRIVER, Agent, jelG-im ‘204 Light st., Baltimore, ‘Md. ‘Tickets for sale at