Evening Star Newspaper, May 21, 1897, Page 16

“16 | —— LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. ‘Acedemy of Music.—"The Golden Gtaat.” Columbia Theater.—Columbia Stock Com- pany in “A First Offense.” Grand Opera House—The Buckler and Butler Stock Company in “Our Boys.” Kernan's Lyceum Theater.—Zero Bur- lesque Company and Robert Fitzsimmons. fayette Square Opera House.—“Car- New National Theater—Julia Marlowe and Robert Taber in “Romola.” Willard Hall.—Exhibition of graph. National Rifles’ Armory.—May carnival and exhibition of fancy dancing by the pupils of Miss Cora B. Shreve. th and R streets north- west.—Dramatic recital by Miss F. R. Has- kell. the Bio- —_—._—_. EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon and Marsha!l Hall at 10 a. m. and 2:30 p.m. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at p.m. 2:05, > p.m. reet and Pennsylvania for Arlington hourly from 8 am. Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. pa A NEW MARKET. : Market, N. J. ave. and D st. lls, is now open for business. sually found in the best mar- kets of this or any other city will be found here. Open every day from 5 to 5. Satur- day until 11 p.m. Hellman’s Gasoline, 10c.gal. Ad. 2d & K s.w. seta THE HAPPI ST HOUSEHOLDERS IN MERICA are the users of DEATH DUST, afest, surest and swiftest rid-all of Bed bugs, Croton bugs, Ants, Roaches, Spiders, Plant bugs, ete. AN drv ts sell it, 1c. = = 2-Burner, Double-flame EBERLY’S SON: MED RAW HATS. All the best s and kinds of Men’s Straw Hats, from $1 to $B. Flexible Meckinaws and English Splits at $1 and $1 specialty. R. @ LEWIS New York ave. SON, 142: as Granulated Sugar, 4%c. Johnston's, page 6. NO DAN R OF LOSING CARPETS here. Our building is absolutely fireproof. Our process is matchless. Empire Carpet Cleaning Works, 631-635 Mass. ave. — = Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef and Delmonico Steak. JOHN R. KELLY, th st. wing Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. ——- VELATI'S DELICIOUS TASTING CARAMELS—are the very finest that can be made! Pure chocolate—pure si gar—pure everything. Try a box. 640 9th st. and 10s G st. No more leaky Gasoline Stoves. Buy the Dangier. A. EBERLY'S SONS, 718 7th n.w. Tomorrow: 100 doz. Women’s Fine Rich- gliea Ribbed Black Lisle Thread Hose,white heels and toes, usually xiSe.: special’ price. 2c. Woodward & Lothrop. PTC® Seb Gul's butter cups in tin boxes, 25 cts. Ib. 921 F st. and 1253 Pa ave. CITY AND DISTRICT. A Ladies’ U. V. L. Entertainment. The ladies of Union Veteran Legion, No. 82, gave a musicale at their hall, 910 Penn- sylvania avenue, last night. A large audi- ence was in attendance, and the program ef literary and musical features that was offered for their entertainment was heart- ily enjoyed. Those who took part in the program were Mrs. Sh Nelson Division, Pen-Mar and Gettyshi via Penna. R.R., Decoration day, May —Advertisement. —— Story of Ben Hur. There was a large and an enthusiastic audience assembled at Odd Fellows’ Hall, th st lay night, to hear Dr. J. Jones deliver his beautiful lecture on the story of “Ben Hur, a Tale of the A Christ.” very pleasing feature of the the rendition of the “Chariot Miss Margaret L. Linton, which Was given with powerful dramatic effect, and was met with well-merited apprecia- tion. The musical numbers, which were ributed by Mr. Charles F. Roberts, Mrs. L. Birch accompanied her usual finished manner. riainm nt was under the auspices of Friendship Lo . EE ONOLF: Sweet, Sweet Peas. Large bunch for 2 cts. Consult us ebout floral designs or emblem work. Gude, 1224 F.—Adv es Academy of Forty. The Academy of Forty held its May ses- sion last evening for the annual election of officers, and the completion of arrange- m for the trip to Fort Monroe, May 2). The topic of conversation was “Does It ay to Take a Vacation?” Miss Fanny N. rards was the director for the evening. Best Elgin Butter fresh eggs,11c Sy 2 Ibs., 23c. G 3 Riggs, K st. and N. E. makts. Postal, or Tel. 2002.—Advt. ———> Was Sentenced. Howard Ward, the young colored man who robbed Mrs. Daniel H. Buck of Phila- delphia of more than $300 worth of jewelry the 3d of last March, and who pleaded guilty to the charge in Criminal Court No. 1, several days ago, was sentenced by Chief Justice Bingham. yesterday to fif- teen months’ imprisonment in the New Jersey state prison at hard labor. ees cest Creamery Butter, 20c. Lb. well & Son, 1412-18 Penna. ave. Mr. Rakemann’s Pupils’ Musicale. Mr. Herman C. Rakemann’s violin pupils gave their annual recital at the Church of Our her Wednesday night before a lar and appreciative audience. The pro- gram was one of unusual excellence and n number earned the hearty applause was bestowed upon it. There were evera! concerted numbers for violins, the : “user” march and an octet, by Mer- « the most praiseworthy efforts. ts of the evening were Mrs. Bowen, Miss Fassett and Mr. Henry Xan- number of the soloists were re- with floral tributes, and the work h one who took part showed the care- udy that had been devotea to his or her work. Those who took part were Miss Crook, Miss Swan, Miss Clements, Miss Lieber, Smith, Mr. Bronson, Miss Graves, Miss Chittenden, Miss Mr Brooke Amiss. aaa gee Nelson Division, Pen-Mar and Gettysburg, Via Penna. R.R., Decoration day, May 31. Advertisement. ———___. Evidence Insuffictent. Contractor John Burke was in the Police Court yesterday to answer to a charge of Gisord=rly conduct, but upon hearing the evidence the court dismissed the case. ————___ $1.25 to Baltimore and Return = eee = R. All trains May 22 and . val ‘or return passage until f Monday.—Advt. ee pions —.__ Columbian Academy Abolished. The trustees of the Columbian University have decided to discontinue the Columbian Academy. The step is made necessary because it is the intention of the trustees to enlarge the work of the untfversity in its ee ae to yon new courses of instruction, and the para school will have no place in the system.” a Little Talk, but Big Facts. $1.10 buys 5 lbs. best creamery butter. Jas. F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave. & K at, mkt.— Advertisement, ey AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA Result: of Officer Beach’s Trial on Oharge of Intoxication. James Lewis, Condemned for a Hein- ous Crime, Wants a New Trial— Gener: d Personal Notes, Evening Star Bureau, No. 529 King street, Bell Telephone, No. 106, ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21, 1897. The regular monthly meeting of the beard of police commissioners was held ir the private: office of the mayor, at police headquarters, last night, with all the mem- bers present. After the routine busiress of the board had been concluded, a report from Chief Webster was read, charging Offider Jeffer- son Beach with intoxication. Chief Web- ster explained that several days ago a man named William Whalen had reported to him that Officer Beach was drunk, and that he (Whalen) had seen him being car- ried home by Officer Proctor. It is said Whalen at the same time told ‘the chief that unless Officer Beach was reported to the commissioners he (the chief) would be reported for not attending to his duties. When the case was called Mr. Whalen was conspicuous by kis absence, although it is said he had been summoned to ap- pear at 8 o'clock. « George Hall, who had been suggested as a witness by Whalen, was put on the stand. Hall said he had never seen Officer Beach drunk. Officer_Proctor, who Whalen stated carried Officer Beach home in a drunken -condition, testified that he had ngyer done anything of the kind, and had never seen Officer Beach under the influ- ence of liquor in his life. Just as Officer Proctor concluded his tes- t.mony Mr. Whalen, whom Chief Wel ster named as the complainant, sauntered in, and was put on the stand. Mr. Whalen, to the Surprise of everybody, said “I never saw Officer Beach druzk In my life, and I never made any such complaint to Chief Webster. I did complain to the chief about my watch, which had been stolen.” Chief Webster stated that Whalen made ccmplaint Saturday last that Beach was drunk Tuesday, the 11th instant, and that he had seen Officer Proctor take him home, After hearing all the evidence the com- missioners completely exonerated Officer Beach. All who know the accused officer krow him to be a fearless, efficient and urtiring officer. He was prominent in the police raids last January, and has always been known to do his duty faithfully. He has the respect of the board of police com- missioners, as- well as of the entire com- menity. Wsy such a charge should have been brought against him, and why the investi- gation should have shown what it did, is a matter for speculation. Strawberry Festival. Tuesday and Wednesday nights next at Meem Hall, St. John's parish, West End, there will be a school entertainment and strawberry festival for the benefit of St. John's Chapel. This is the only church in the entire village, and is conducted by students from the Virginia Theological Seminary. They are doing a splendid work, and need money for repairing the church building. Lewis Asserts Innocence. Mr. C. Vernon Ford, who was recently appointed commc@wealth's attorney for Fairfax county, to fill the vacancy caused by the promotion of Judge Love, in con- versation with a Star reporter yesterday afternoon, said that James Lewis, the ne- ero ravisher of Mrs. Ida Reidel, who is to hang for the crime June 4, still maintains his innocence, and hopes to get a new trial. Mr. Ford says that Lewis told him he thought it was against the law to hang a man when he swore he was not guilty. “Lewis does not seem in the least af- fected by his approaching cnd,” said Mr. Ford, “and wanted me to take charge of his case again, and ask for a new trial; but. of course, my appointment as com- monwealth’s attorney would prevent such a course, even if I were disposed to do so.” The Burnett Case. Several days ago Messrs. R. W. Moore and John H. Greene, attorneys for Rich- ard Burnett, who is held in the Fairfax jail, charged with arson, asked for bail, and Judge Love fixed the amount of the bond at $4,000. This did not suit the attor- neys and they asked for a reduction in the amount. The question of reduction will be argued at Fairfax Court House tomor- row. Woman's Anxiliary Camp. There was a called meeting of the Wo- man’s Auxiliary to R. E. Lee Camp, Con- federate Veterans, at Lee Camp Hall, this afternoon, to conclude arrangements for assisting in the Confederate Memorial day exercises. Mra. Wade's Funeral. The funeral of Mrs. Julia A. Wade, who died yesterday, will take place from St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. : The Annapolis Trip. The Columbia Steam Fire Engine Com- puny will have a meeting tonight to take firal action on the invitation to attend the Maryland State Firemen’s Assdclation, which meets at Annapolis in June. It is believed that they will accept. They had the relief engine “W. A. Smoot” out test- ing it yesterday afternoon, and it was found to be in first-rate condition. General and Personal Notes. Mount Vernon Chapter, Daughters of America, will hold its regular weekly meet- ing tonight. A number of Alexandrians expect to at- tend the concert at the Theological Sem- frary tonight, the proceeds of which will be used for the benefit of the Brazilian mission. Rev. J. E. Thacher addressed the Loyal Temperance Legion at the Second Presby- terian Church this afternoon. Rev. J. H. Butler, pastor of the Baptist Church, conducted the special services at the rafiroad reading rooms last night. ‘There were no cases on the docket at the pclice court this morning. McCabe’s School of Richmond will play a match game of base ball with the Epis- copal High School team tomorrow. The funeral of Mr. F. E, Corbett took place yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock. ‘An error was made in this column in the account of Miss Daingerfield’s dance in speaking of the caterer. The supper was furnished by Demonet of Washington. seetess MET THE GRAND. OFFICERS. Oda Social Mecting of Mt. Pleasa: Fellows and Their Friend: East Tuesday evening, Mt.Pleasant Lodge, No. 23, I. O. O. F., furnished a splendid entertainment for members and many friends, at its hall, No. 1818 14th street northwest, the occasion being the semi- annual visitation of the Grand Lodge offi- cers. The hall was tastefully decorated with beautiful flowers and ferns, while the entrance, being illuminated with Chi- nese lanterns, seemed particularly invit- ing. ‘Fhe lodge officers met at 7 p.m., dispatch- ed its routine business, and opened the hall to 1¢ceive their friends, who came later. Before 8 p.m. the hall was filled with ladies and gentlemen. After prayer by Rev. F. A. Stier, the following program was rendered: Quintet, zithers, mandolin and guitars, Prof, M. Ullman, director; recitation, Miss Lola Ames; violin solo, Miss F. Bliss; soprano solo, Miss Ella Lawrenson; violin solo, Mr. ‘Wm. H. Sholz; vocal duet, Miss Addie Mel- choir and Miss Bessie Walport; recitation, Mr. Finley S. Hayes; tenor solo, Mr. Cur- tis Isinger; ter song, Miss Isabelle Shelton, accompanied by Miss Mary Boss; papiemee selections, Mr. Clark. program was most pleasing through- ‘iclpant provoking rounds of en these features were con- cluded, refreshments were served abundance. The ladies nights. THE EVENING STAR. FRIDAY, MAY 21, 1897-16 PAGES. WARREN GOT FIVE YEARS. His Wife, He Slashed Her 7A ‘With a Rasor. Amos Warren, the colored man who nearly succeeded in decapitating his wife, Annie Warren, with a razor, the 7th of last November, was sentenced by Chief Justice Bingham yesterday to five years in the New Jersey state prison at hard labor. Warren was convicted last week of as- sauit with intent to kill, and the testi- mony of the government's witnesses show- ed that he and his wife had separated be- couse of his threats, and that on the even- ing of the day in question he met her on a street car in compary with a man, near Eckington. She refused to return to him, when he whipped out a razor, and drawing her to him, slashed her about the head and neck, inflicting frightful wounds. His counsel, Mr. F. Edward Mitchell, sub- mitted, in extenuation of the man’s offense, that the crime was due to his intoxication and insane jealousy. The court, in impos- ing sentence, told Warren that he had rea- son to be thankful that he failed to com- mit murder, although his failure was due Bot to his intention, but to the woman's Struggles. The chief justice stated that although Mrs. Warren had asked the court to be merciful, he felt that the protection of society demanded a severe sentence. Neither jealousy nor intoxication justifies the commission of this or any other crime,” the judge added, “and the sooner people realize that the better it will be for every- one. The sentence of the court is that you be confined in the New Jersey state prison at hard labor for the period of five years.” es POST OFFICE. Jealous of CITY Denied That There is an Effort to Retain Present Quarters. The article in The Evening Star in rela- tion to the new city post office, describing the gossip prevalent in Washington about influences being at work to prevent the re- moval of the present post office from the Union building, caused general talk throughout the city. It also served to de- velop the fact that the apprehension felt in so’ many quarters was not altogether well founded, and that so far as the gentle- men interested in the Union building are concerned, no attempt Was being or had been made on their part to retain the city Post office as a tenant. Mr. Myron M. Parker announced this today. “For the past three years,” said Mr. Parker, “I have been the president of the Union Building Company, and have had the practical management of its affairs. I have never communicated either directly or indirectly with any clerk, official, mem- ber of Congress or senator of the United States respecting its continued occupancy by the city post office, nor has Senator Cameron or any director or agent of. the company. The present rental was fixed by, and was and is entirely satisfactory to the Post Oftice Department. No ‘influence’ will be ‘at work’ to keep the city post office where it now is, but so long as it is per- mitted to remain there as a convenience to the government it will be treated in all re- spects as are other tenants of the building. “The Union building,” continued Mr. Parker, ‘was erected at the request of the government that the city post office might have better accommodations, and its loca- tion was fully approved as being central and convenient. It is of the latest modern fire-proof construction, and a recent report of the government printing office officials stated that it was as fire-proof as the gov- ernment public buildings. The present owners of the Union building are not in- terested in the construction of the city post office, nor should they be held respon- sible for governmental delays.” —__ Nelson Division, Pen-Mar and Gettysburg, via Penna. R.R., Decoration day, May 31. —Advertisement. Aluminized Mail Boxes. Aluminized mail boxes are being placed along Pennsylvania avenue from the foot of the Capitol to 17th street northwest, and the familar red receptacles will be no longer seen along this part of Washington’s main thoroughfare in a few days. The boxes in thelr new dress have the appear- ance of silver, only the lettering being red. The boxes are not new, but are old ones treated with a new variety of paint. A coat of white paint is put over the old familiar red, and while it is fresh finely powdered aluminum ts sifted over-it. The new treatment, it is claimed by the owner of the process, who has secured permission to make practical test of it along the avo- nue, will last for four years without wear- ing sufficiently to need renewal, and is said to cost no more to apply than the red paint, which it is necessary to renew-every eix months. Many jocular remarks about the boxes being indicative of any approaching sliver policy in this country have been in- spired by their appearance. ee Rose Buds Entertain Their Friends. The members of the Rose Bud Club gave an entertainment at the residence of Miss Fearl Edson, one of its members, at No. 1728 New Jersey avenue northwest, Mon- day evening, the 17th instant. A large and appreciative audience enjoyed a well-ren- dered program, consisting of vocal and in- trumental music, recitations and a num- ber of tableaus. Those taking part were the Misses Cook, Edson, Lyons, Palmer, Wainwright, Mrs. Lyons and Masters Cook, McKallor, Robert, Frank and Max Wainwright. One of the prettiest tableaus shown was “The Flower of the Family” by Miss Eda Lyons, only eight months old, who, seated in a large basket, trimmed with ivy and flowers, her tiny head adorned with a wreath of roses, looked like a visitor from Fairyland. Other tableaus were the “Sleeping Beau- ties,” “The Prince,” “A Rose Bud,” “The Water Carrier, 2 rner, “Before and After Mar- riage,” “Some of the Johnson Family” and “The Goddess of Liberty.” The vocai selection from Robin Hood, the “Legend of the Chimes,” deserves epe- cial mention, and the boys in “Some of the Johnson Family” created much amuse- ment. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. McKallor, Mr. and Mrs. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Edson, Mr. and Mrs. Wainwright, Mrs. Riley, Mrs. Edward Shirley, Mr. Law- son, Mr. Perkins, the Misses Brown, Kel- logg, Hughes and Lome, Messrs. H. C. Parker, T. M. Wainwright, John Sakeld and Wm. F. Brashears. The club will give other entertainments during the summer months of a similar character. —__._— Held a Special Meeting. A special meeting of the interstate com- merce commission was held in this city yesterday for the purpose of hearing any additional evidence that might be offered in the long-pending complaint of the New York produce exchange against the rail- road companies composing the Joint Traf- fic Association, in the matter of rates for the carrying of grain between Chicago and Atlantic coast ports. A member of the commission stated that fo testimony of importance was offered, all the material points being covered at the previous hearings in New York and Philadelphia. The commission decided to Postpone further consideration of the case until June 30, when it will meet to hear the arguments of counsel. —_.—__— Smelled Smoke. A careless smoker dropped his lighted cigar out of thé rear window of the Com- missioners’ office yesterday and get fire to the awning. It burnt through the flimsy canvas and then fell into the trash box, setting fire to that. Fi Mulhall, on duty in the office of the chief of the fire department, smelling the smoke, investi- gated the matter, and calling one of the eeee succeeded in extinguishing the —_+__ Sale of Stock Authorised. The Weshington Loan and Trust Com- pany, executor of the estate of t! WORK: @F SHIRTY YEARS. of Union M. E. ey Cuuree wales, Society. A very interestinganecting was held Mon- day evening last atethe residence of Judge Anson 8, Tayjor, 1209 2tst street north- west, it being fhe thirtieth anniversary of the Mite Sociéfy of Union M. E. Church. Over one hundred jpersons were present, "filling the spatiousiparlors to overflowing and including nearly all of the charter members now fiving: Among those present were: Rev. J. H. M2 Lemon and Rev. Alex- ander Bielaskij with their wives, the first named minister a:former pastor of the church, and the latéer the present pastor. Letters of regret fram Dr. George V. Leech and Dr. 8. M. Hartsock, also former pas- tors, were read. inne The members and friends of the society were very cordially received by Judge Tay- lor and his very estimable wife, who, by their pleasant greeting, made every one present feel at home immediately upon en- tering the parlors. The society was called to order by the president, Mr. A. Ashley, and after devo- tional exercises, in which the Rev. Mr. Lemon offered prayer, the minutes of the prévious meeting were read by the secre- tary, Mrs.“Mary S. Parker. The president then read a paper giving a brief resume of the work of the society far the past thirty years. He referred especially to the earlier his- tory of thesociety, and to the active work and zeal of many of its first members, some of whom have passed from the labors of earth to the rest of heaven. Among these were the Rev. W. T. L. Weech and wife, Rev. E. D. Owen and wife, Rev. Dr. J. C. Hagey and Rev. Samuel Shannon. He stated that the society. illustrates how much can be accomplished by the contribu- tion of small sums of money. The dues from each member were ten cents per month, and this, with the receipts of an occasional entertainment, had amounted in thirty years to $5,331.84, which had been expended in furnishing the par- sonage, repairing and improving the build- ing and in aiding the stewards occasion- ally in meeting balances due the pastor. The first officers of the society were: Wm. H. Womersley, president; A. Ashley, secretary, and Mrs. Clara Dohnea, treas- urer. The-present officers are: A. Ashley, president; Mrs. Libbie McGlue, vice presi- dent; Mrs. Mary Parker, secretary, and Mrs. A. Ashley, treasurer; Mrs. B. F. Mof- fett and Mrs, C. C. Hilton, disbursing com- mittee. After a brief but much enjoyed program of musie and recitations, refreshments were served, and after an hour of-pleasant con- versation the society adjourned, all present expressing themselves as heving spent a very pleasant evening. 2 —.+__ DISCUSSED THE POETS. Literary Trent Given by Members of the Shakespeare Club. An-extra public meeting of the Shakes- peare Club was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Whitaker the evening of the 15th instant. As is sometimes cus- temary with the club, the regular Shakes- pearean roles were laid aside, and the pro- ductions of Wm. Morris and H. C. Bunner formed the topics of discussion, the meet- ing being a memortal one. Dr. Swann Burnett, a personal friend of William Morris, read a most scholarly and interesting paper on the life and works of the poet, and Mr. J. H. Whitaker read some of the best-known and most charm- ing quotations from: the same author. Mrs. Ada G. Adams happily introduced Benner, through am original paper, and Teadings and recitations from the works of both authors were given by Mrs. Gay Robertson, Miss Thompson, Miss Hertfo-d, Miss White and Messrs. Edwin B. Hay, John Tweedale, Milo 8. Summers, and other members of the club. Mrs. Titcomb, Miss Edith Hubbard and Mr. Geo. A. Prevost gave the musical num- bers, which added te the success of one of the most interesting meetings of the sea- son. Nearly a hundred guests were present, among whom were-Mrs. Wales Hubbard, Miss Hubbard, Mrs.’ A. G. M. Prevost, Mr. and Mrs. Hough, Miss Hough, Mr. and Mrs. John Tweedale, Mr. and Mrs. Summers, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Hay, Mrs. Crandall, Mrs. Hart, Mr. and: Mrs. Thornton Carusi, Mies Carusi, Miss Catpenter, Mr. and Mrs. ,G. A, Prevost, Mr:tand Mrs. H. H. Gilfry, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Myers, Miss E. M. Miles, Mr. and Mrs. Louis P. Whitaker, Mrs. I. R. Bangs, Miss Bangs, Miss Deer- ing, Mrs. Davis, Miss EHzabeth V. Brown, Miss Leayitt and Miss White. —— AN EX-POLICEMAN Arraigned on a Charge of House- breaking. Ex-Policeman James E. Pierce, who was indicted Wednesday for housebreaking and larceny, was arraigned before Chief Jus- tice Bingham in Criminal Court No. 1 this morning. He pleaded not guilty, stating that Messrs. Barrett & Niles would repre- sent him. He will probably be tried some time next week. The Indictment charges that Pierce, who ‘was at the time a member of the District police force, stationed in Georgetown, broke into the storehouse of Helen M. Cooke in Georgetown the 20th of last December with the intent to rob it of its contents. The first count alleges that Pierce broke into and entered the hceuse in the daytime, while the second count charges that he entered the house in the night, with the intent to rob it. “The third count charges that Pierce stole from Helen M. Cooke on the same day three vases, two tea pots, three pitchers, twelve plates, two decanters, four finger bowls, four dishes and afghan, worth in the ag- gregate $124. The government claims that the alleged stolen goods, or a part of them, were found in Pierce's home. es NOT RECEIVED. Murderer Gordy Has Not Reimbursed Miss Brown. Miss Lizzie Brown, who was swindled to the extent of $120 by James M. Gordy, who is under sentence of death at Georgetown, Del., for the murder of his wife, called at police headquarters this morning and told the detectives that she had not yet received a response to the letter which she sent to him some days ago. The detectives think the letter will not be answered, and that Miss Brown will never get her money from the murderer, for if he had-any money they think he has paid it to lawyers. Gordy confessed in an interview the other day that he had committed an offense here, and said that when arrested for the murder, he ran because he thought he was wanted here. SS Nelson Division,“Pen-Mar and Gettysburg, via Penna. R.R., Decoration day, May 31. —Advertisement. Sana Pension Office Presentation. ‘The employes of the certificate division of the pension office yesterday morning presented to Mr John McLean Lipscomb a handsome gokt finger ring set with an almandine, accampamied by an address, the occasion being ithe severance of his connection with» the bureau as chief of that division. P fe a The address and the presenta- tion cate by = is. Johnston, assist- ant chief of the-division. It expressed the h esteem in <w! Mr. Lipscomb was id by all the eleris in the division over which he for the past four years. In his reply ib acknowledged AMUSEMENTS, * NATIONAL THEATER.—A large audi- ence was attracted to the National Theater last night by the only performance thi: week of Julia Marlowe and Robert Taber's beautiful scenic production of “Romeo and Juliet.” The work ‘of this couple is well known in the play and perhaps the scenery occupied on this occasion a little more at- tention than is ordinarly the case, but it yearned it. Every scene was a complete pic- ture and the entire six acts were presented with a smoothness that was remarkable; furthermore, the six acts were over at the usual hour. Mrs. Taber apprqaches very near the ideal Juliet these days, while Rob- ert Taber is always convincing and strong. They were very creditably supported by Dodson Mitchell, Basset Roe, Frederic Mur- G. W. Anson, Eugene Woodward and Mrs. Sol Smith. Elwyn Barren's drama- tization of “‘Romole” will be presented to- night for the first time in Washington. BENEFIT AT THE BIJOU.—The McKee- Wilson benefit at the Bijou Family Thea- ter last night attracted an audience that completely, filled the lower floor and over- flowed into the gallery. The attaches of the house are very popular, and the benefit will realize quite a sum, which will be turned over to them. The program was under the direction of Manager Whitesell and while rasher long was enjoyable. Those who took part in the speclalties were Isa- bel Shelton, a diminutive character artist; Mary T. ‘Lloyd, recitationist; Chrissie Sproesser, a boy dancer of unusual excel- tence; Byron G. Harlan, tenor; Deltino, contortionist; Earnestine Gracchetti, an- other small fancy, dancer; Miss Bertha Wood, vocalist; X-Ray Bixley, who is very clever; Susie Humphries, a child dancer, and Chas. Mack. One of the features of the evening was the production of “The Stepping Stones” by the author an@ a cast trained by him. The three parts in the play were taken acceptably by C. L. L. Pollock, the author; Mark O. Davis and Jesse Wheat. A sketch, ‘‘Expiation,” in which D. F. Murphy, H. F. Dolan, M. A. Dolan and Miss Cairn Moss had parts, closed the benefit. A FIRST OFFENSE.—A number of the delegates to the universal postal congress attended the performance of “A First Of- fense” at the Columbia last night. There were included in the boxes Robert 8. Hatcher, the American secretary of the postal congress; Mr. Heyerdall, postmaster general of Norway; Mr. Svendsen, post- master general of Denmark; Mr. Stoyano- vitch, postmaster géneral of Bulgaria; Mr. Chiardia of the Italian paliament, and Mr, Delmati, assistant postmaster general of Italy. Mr. Joseph Grismer, representing William A. Brady, was also present. Sa Shocking to Competitors. At $1.10 for 5-Ib. box best butter we keep them guessing. Jas. F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave. Center, Riggs & 5th & K sts.mks. Phone 27! --Advertisement. A Home for the President. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Relative to discussion in last night's Star about enlargement of the White House, &c., I beg to suggest the building of a resi- dence for the President In a park ,(to be condemned for the purpose) on the bluff at the head of 16th street. Put the mansion on the line of the street, looking down to- ward the present White House, which would become the President's office, and surround it by a handsome park, about which Executive avenue (16th street) could divide in rectangular or circular streets, as it_ does about Lafayette Square and the White Lot, uniting further north, and con- tinuing out to the District line, as already planned. This seems to be the ideal site. Arother fine site would be the beautiZul square between Florida avenue, 19th street and Columbia road; between U and 8 (United States) and’ 19th and 2ist (cen- turies)! But this site is not so well located as regards the symmetry of the plan of the city. 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