Evening Star Newspaper, May 11, 1898, Page 12

12 THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1898-12 PAGES. — LOCAL MENTION. AMLS MENTS TONIGHT. Bijou Theater.—High-cl Specialties. Col a Theater. — Daniels in : Eye Grand Opera House.—“The Dazzler.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—Bryant and Watson's Ame Burlesquer: Lafayette Square Opera House.—Sousa’s Trooping of the Colors.” New National Theater.—Koster and Bial's ngress of Foreign St re 411 Pe viva Phil Clover’s $50,000 oi! pain ——— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Randall for Glymont and ings ou m. interme Fort 3 6 p. Steamer Harry Rafdall for Colonial Beach and river landings at Trains leave 13% strect and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 5 p. Trains leave 13%3 street and Pennsylv: avenue for Mount Vernon i a.m., 12:05, 2:05, 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. Trains leave Aqueduct bridg@ for Arling- ton and Fort Myer every half hour and Falls Church heurly from 8:30 a.m. to 1:40 pm. a i —_—._—_. ING TO MARKET Center Market INTERE Keane RS.—T. T. has re- ceived another supply of that Penn. stall- at has made his stand so popu- past. Lovers of good meats should s stock. New and tenderest. r steak f1 Johnston's cut prices are + on page 11. No more leaky Gasoline Stoves. Buy the ew Dangler. A. Eberly’s Sons, 718 7th n.w. = Picture of Admiral Dewey given away Saturda May i, at the 8 city stores of c. D. Kenny. A on Gas Ranges—eastest work, cheapest, fuel. ©. A. Muddiman & Co. 616 12th inger’s Ice Cream, 235 G st. n.w. CITY AND DISTRICT. eee Arrest Follows a Fire. ‘There was a fire this morning, between £2 and 1 o'clock, in a stable in Marble al- ley, south of Pennsylvania avenue between 4% and 6th streets. Policeman Whalen of the sixth precinct responded to an alarm and summoned the fire company. There seemed to be some mystery surrounding the affair, and when the officer made an investigation he found an Italian hiding in the hay loft. When th flames had been extinguished the officer escorted his prisoner to the sixth net station, where he gave name Natalie Naglite. He told the officer that had just reached here from New York, and that he was without funds. Not hav- ing any place to sleep he went in the stable. The officer afterward learned that the man had visited saloons on Pennsyl- vania avenue durimg the day and had threatened to do violence unless he were ething to drink. of vagrancy and suspicion was preferred against him, and he was taken to the Police Court this morning. He then pretended he could not understand what was said against him, but the officer re- ported that he understood what said and done at the station without any trou- ble. Judge Scott committed him to the work house for thirty da > We nd Rates—Southern Railway. Beginning May 14 and continuing until September 25,-inclusive, the Southern Rail- ‘ay will Sell tickets on Saturdays and Sundays to Orange, Harrisonburg, Warren- ton, Round Hill and intermediate stations at one fare for the round trip, valid for re- turn until Mcrday following.—Advt. paaitiials Unity Clab Elects Officers. The Unity Club (1874) held its last meet- ing for the present season at 419 10th street northwest last evening. The lar: hali was crowded by friends and membe of the club. Mr. William Wallace Brown, guditor for the War Department, was the orator of the evening, end he took as his subject, “Armed Intervention.” Messrs. Bigelow, Wm. Birney and others discussed the subject. The succeeding program w as follow Pi » solo, Miss He efton; recitation, M Mrs. D. O1 nm; recitation. M vocal solo, Mis: uchen; reci piano solo, Mi following officers for cted: vocal hnef- > plano Mar- Calver: ion, Miss s Clifford. ensuing ter; the President. Dr. Lewis J. Miss Houchen; Harrison; corre- . Miss Calver; recording i. Agnew. >—— Carriages for Hire price und Wandering in the Streets. name ain't Mary Burch,” said a litle old woman when arraigned in the Police Court this morning on a charge of vag - “Where in the world did you ever get that name, anyhow?” she asked. w is your n she was asked. Mrs. W. W. Burch,” was her response, “and I'm proud of ‘And where do you live?” replied the old woman, ation. “I live at No. 3536 town, D. C.” who had found her wan- streets told his story of broke in, ys, “won't let but they better had Jet me alone, w. tell me, judge, what have Say about it?’ I'm full of fun and mad for more,’" she d. “Did you ever see such an old las- monopolized _ the time of the [ALLEGED SPY DOWNING Not Determined Whether He Will Be Tried by Court-Martial. Attorney General's Opinion to Be Asked—A Similar Case Brought to Light. Whether the alleged Spanish spy, George Downing, now confined at Washington Barracks, will be tried by court-martial or not is unsettled as yet. The matter passed out of the hands of Judge Advocate General Lieber, as stated in The Star yes- terday, with the recommendation that the court-martial be held in his case. Adjutant General Corbin, to whom the case went after leaving the office of the other, sup- posed that it was entirely proper to hold a court-martial. He stated this morning to a Star reporter, however, that the matter was in the hands of the President and that in all likelihood the Attorney General would be called upon to decide whether or not the man should be tried by a military or civil tribunal. It is the opinion of au- thorities on the subject that Downing, not being connected with the army or navy when arrested, should not be tried by court-martial, as such trials are-held only for these belonging to either branch of the service. Constitutional Provision. It is provided in the Constitution that the trial of all crimes except in cases of im- peachment shall be by jury. It also pro- vides that no person shall be held to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous crime unless by a presentment by a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land and na- val forces, or in the militia when in aetual s:rvice in time of war or public danger, nor deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law. An amendment to the Constitution further provides that in all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right of a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury of tha state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, etc. A Similar Case. A famous case, similar to that of Down- ing’s, is cited. The prisoner was a native of Indiana, who. was not connected with the army or navy. He was taken before a military commission and was found gullty of conspiracy and affording aid to the ene- mies of the United States. He was sen- tenced to be executed, and the judgment was approved by the President. A writ of habeas corpus was sued out from the United States Circuit Ccurt, and the case found i Way to the Supreme Court. _,Tke Supreme Court decided that the mil- itary commission had no right to try the prisoner, and he was discharged. There are many interesting points to be considered, it is stated, in Downing’s case. Whether having been until recently in the navy and having been able under those circumstances to secure information to give the enemy he could not have otherwise ob- tained, will affect him or not will have to be settled. It is certain that he is not in the category with an ordinary citizen of the country, for it is said his discharge from the Brooklyn was due to the fact that it was thought he was acting sus- Piciously. —_.___. HEALTH CONDITIONS. Report of the District Department for Past Week. There were 90 deaths in the District dur- ing the past week, being tne same in num- ber as in the previous week. Of the de- cedents 46 were white, with a death rate of 12.4 and 44 were colored, wiht a rate For the whole population the an- nual death rate was 16.70 per thousand in- habitants. As in the mortality, so in the gencral health conditions, there was no me- terial variation in the two weeks. Deaths from disorders of the nervous system de chned from 19 to 16, and those of the lungs from 28 to 19, while those of the circulatory organs increased from 8 to 12. Of the zy- motie cl. of diseases there were two fatal cases of diphtheria, one of typhoid fever and three of diarrhoea. At the close of the last report there were 2 cases of diphtheria under treatment. During the week eleven new cases were reported and 18 released from quarantine, leaving 25 cases in isolation in 20 premises. Of scarlet fever there were 46 cases in quarantine at the close of last week. Fif- teen new cases were reported and 14 were discharge by recovery, leaving 47 with warning cards in 31 premises. The weather conditions were a mean temperature of the atmosphere of 57 de- grees, a mean actual barometer of 29.80 and a mean relative humidity of There Were six cloudy days and a rainfall of 1.47 inches, with easterly wind: —-—— BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL. Weekly Mecting District Organiza- tion Last Evening. The regular weekly meeting of the Build- ing Trades Council was held last evening at Electrical Workers’ Hall. President Richard Lanis was absent and Mr. William Silver was called to the chair. Mr. Charles McGowan was secretary. A circular was read from the Building Trades Council of Milwaukee, Wis., recit- ing the facts in the case of Mr. Otto Fisher, business agent of the council, who has been prosecuted there for conspiracy. Mr. Fisher, it was stated, compelled a brewing compary in that city to carry out its con- tract to employ only union men in_ the erection of a building, they having given the work to non-union men. The people who were displaced retaliated by prosecut- ing Mr. her for alleged conspiracy, and he has been fined and is threatened with a jail sentence. It was recalled that the council, ai its meeting last week, pledged court t extent that the judge had no chance: wer her questions. An order committing her to the workhouse for ex- amination as to her sanity was made by the rt. > -—__ Commencement Decoraiions. You want the best results, therefore con- sult Gu Expert service. 1224 F.—Adyt. Death of a Union Veteran. Williem Hunt. one of the oldest and best known watchmen at the patent office, died yesterday morning after a brief illness of heart ¢ Deceased was a veteran of the late war aving rved in both the aval and mi ary branches of the service. > gunboats Zouave and periods, and distin- an officer. He was ticksburg. Sa member of John A. Raw- 1G A. R., and of Union ampment, No. 23. The place tomorrow morning rick’s Church, and the inter- at Arlington. a The Star Out of Town. The Evenirg Star will be sent daily by il for SU cents per month in advance. ee Association Officers Elected. The Young Men's Immediate Relief As- sociation, a colored organization of the city, at i annual m ng elected officers for the ensuing year as follows: Alex. It. Brooks, president; Charles A. Sewell, vice Eresident, John H. Mahone financial sec- retary; Wm. A. Thomas, recording secre- from Eu ment wili be Alfred Moten, treasurer; George ¥, prelate; Eugene V. Wright, advo- Alex. nard, standard bearer; ‘us Molan, sergeant-at-arms. ————— “What Royal Glue sticks stays stuck. —Advertisement. = = Salaries of Women Teachers. District of Columbia Woman §gut- Association will hold its regular me=ting on the evening of the 12th, tn the r of Willard’s Hotel, at o'clock. ries of Women Teachers” will be the t of a paper by Annie Tolman Smith, and to be discussed by Miss May Dean and Miss May Johnson, concluding in a general discussion by the members of th2 club. oo Entertaiument of the Blind. Miss Mary C. Bennett will read to the blind {n the Congressional Library tomor- row at 2:30 o'clock p.m., subject, “Personal Experiences and Observations in Spain.” 10c. its moral and financial support in this mat- ter to the Milwaukee council. The question of having a parade on Labor day was referred to the ways and means committee, which has charge of all the ar- rangements for the event. The proposition is to have this parade in connection with the excursion to River View. Delegate Carmody of the Operative Inter- national Plasterers’ Association was elect- ed financial secretary. —_—. + Accepts the Plea. Attorneys Lipscomb and Walker ap- peared in the Police Court this morning as counsel for Mrs. Margaret B. Hay, against whom a charge of maintaining a da*.gerous structure had been filed. Mr. Lipscomb said he desired to enter a plea of guilty to the charge. The building in ques- tion, a three-story brick structure, he said, is in the vicinity of the Navy Yard tun- rel, and has been damaged by the trains. Mre. Hay, he said, had no intention of maintaining the structure, but was de- sirous of having this case brought in the proper way, in order that the record may be clear in proceedings which she may in- stitute later on. Judge Scott accepted the plea and sus- pended sentence, giving Mrs. Hay one menth in which to remove the building. a Mi ‘Tretler’s Dancing Exhibition. The pupils of Miss Lou Tretler will give their sixth annua: May exhibition of fancy dancing this evening at Carroll Institute hall. A number of new and novel features will be introd including artistic bal- lets, plantation dancing and character sketches. The entertainment will begin at 8 o'clock ard general dancing will be en- joyed by those prezent after 9:30. eee Falls From His Bicycle. Joseph Payne fell from his bicycle near Rhode Island avenue and 14th street yes- terday afternoon and received painful in- juries. After being attended bys Dr. Lee in a drug store the injured man was taken to the Emergency Hospital. — Divorces Granted. A divorce has been granted by Justice Cox in Equity Court No. 1 to Margaret Richcreek from Joseph Richcreek on the ground of cruel treatment. In Equity Court No. 2, Justice Hagner presiding, a divérce has been granted to Jennie Shenks from-Geo. A. Shenks on the ground of desertion, AMUSEMENTS. TROOPING OF THE COLORS.—Tonight is the first production here of the great musical festival, Sousa's ‘Trooping of tle Colors.” No event for many a day has caused so much general interest. The chorus is in fine fofm. Word comes from Sousa that his band is increased to sixty men. This will be their farewell appear- ance previous to that great European tour. There are prominent soloists, a troupe of Tyrolean singers, a band of bagpipers, a detachment of United States infantry, a detachment of United States sailors, a de- tachment of English soldiers, a detachment of French zouaves, a detachment of Ger- man soldiers, a large chorus of ladies and gentlemen, correct, gorgeous uniforms. The soul-stirring songs of nations will be given. All under the personal direction of the only Sousa, making an event long to be remembered. It @ expected that the La- fayette Square Opera House will be filled with the friends and admirers of the march king. MR. JAMES YOUNG.—The press through- out the country has been very kind in its notices of James Young, the accomplished young actor, who will be seen at the Acad- emy next Monday. The Nashville Ameri- can has this to say “Those who witnessed the three perform- ances of Mr. James Young at the Vendome recognized in him a more than ordinary talent, There is a charm and winning grace about Mr. Young’s impersonations that claim the good will, not to say the hearts, of his audience. Some of his critics have said that he is a ‘lovely Hamlet,’ and the adjective seems appropriate, without carrying any meaning deiogatory to a proper conception of the character. He is most lovable in ‘David Garrick.’ It is im- possible to see him in this play without re- taining a lingering fondness for both the character and the actor. “Mr. Young has for a motto, ‘Have no half dealing with thine art,’ and evidently lives up to it. He has improved greatly since his first appearance in this city, three years ago, and gives promise of greater achievement in the future. He is lacking somewhat in physique and seems delicate in constitution, but he, is winsome and graceful, and has art enough to supply that Place on the tragic stage which of late years has been conspicuously vacant.” BLACK PATTI'S TROUBADOURS.— Black Patti, the greatest singer of her race, who has won triumphs in every part of the civilized world, will shortly be seen at the Grand Opera House in conjunction with “Black Patti's Troubadours,” said to be the most imposing organization of col- ored performers in existence. There are fifty people in the company, which is cred- ited with giving a performance which ex- cels in point of novelty anything that has been seen on the American stage. The stage scheme is a happy blending of comedy, burlesque, vaudeville and opera, which at- fords the diversified talent of this very large and talented company unlimited scope to amuse and entertain. The great feature of the performance is the operatic ka- leidoscope which occupies the final half hour. In this are introduced the happiest selections taken from “Grand Duchess,” “Trovatore,” “Carmen,” “Daughter of the Regiment,” ‘‘Faust, ‘ar and Tartar,” “Bohemian Girl,” ‘‘Maritana,” “Lucia” and “Rigoletto.” The solos, quartets and cho- ruses as sung by Black Patti and her as- scciates have proved to be a veritable sen- sation. THE FAY FOSTER BURLESQUERS.— The attraction at the Lyceum next weck will be the Fay Foster Burlesquers, pre- senting with special electrical and scenic effects the burlesque, “Fun on a Yacht.” Everything ts said to be new, bright and sparkling. A plethora of peculiarly pleas- ing features are introduced. Mr. Whiting, the manager of this organization, has not allowed the question of expense to deter him from having the very best of every- thing that money could procure. The vaudeville portion of the program is ex- ceedingly strong, and includes Mr. Stanley Whiting, who is described as the exponent of “rag time” melodies, and during his act will introduce his “Syncopated Sandy Leslie and Clair, the comedy duo; Millie Chennette, the daring aerial artist; the Bernani sisters, in acrobatic and sensa- tional dances; Mellie Daly, character vo- calist; Couture brothers, European acro- batic marvels, and West and Williams, in funny sayings and repartee. Altogether, this will prove one of the strongest and best entertainments presented at the Ly- ceum this season, MRS. LOGAN’S LECTURE.—Mrs, John A. Logan has just completed a new and in- teresting lecture on Cuba, and will deliver it for the first time at Metropolitan M. E. Church, corner 4% and C streets northwest, Friday evening, May 13, at 8 o'clock, for the benefit of the Ladies’ Aid Association of that church. Mrs. Logan’s extensive travels in Cuba and her wide acquaintance with the people and their habits will enable her to give a true picture of the wrongs of that people at the hands of the Spanish government. Miss Evangelina y C. Cis- neros, the young lady recently rescued from a Spanish prison, will also be present and tell some of her ‘sufferings while she Was a Spanish prisoner. There will be music by local talent. . Bove “FATIMA.”—The management of “Fati- ma’’ has set aside Saturday afternoons, as well as Tuesday and Thursday, as special ladies’ matinee days, and reduced the price to 15 cents, when the artist’s wife is there to entertain them, and each lady receives a beautiful souvenir. “Fatima,” a famous painting, the handiwork of America’s cele- brated painter, Phil K. Clover, is now on exhibition for a few days longer at 1411 Pennsylvania avenue. This painting is a nude figure reclining upon a couch, the per- fect picture of a beautiful woman as na- ture made her. The life-size figure is graceful, the colors are blended with an artist's hand. Entrance Willard Hotel lobby and 1411 Pennsylvania avenue. It is open after theater. —_>——_. TRIBUTE TO MISS WILLARD. Lecture by Dr. Bristol on Her Life and Character. There was a large audience present to hear the lecture which was given iast evening by Dr, Frank M. Bristol at the Metropolitan M. E. Church, on the “Life and Character of Frances E. Willard.” On the platform, resting on an easel, was a Ufe-size pcrtrait of Miss Willard, grace- fully draped in white silk and a profusion of white flowers. Mrs. M. B. Platt, president of the Dis- trict W. C. T. U., presided, Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. La Fetra offered prayer. Dr. Bristol made a forcefui and scholar- ly address and an eloquent plea in behalf of temperance reform. He paid a glowing tribute to Miss Willard’s great strength of character, which, he sald, was always matched by her gentleness as a woman. While the could have shone as a bright star in the Hterary world, Dr. Bristol said, she gave up all this for the exhibition of her Christ-like love for humanity, and lived a life very close to the heart of God, be- cause she lived So near to the heart of the world. A collection was ralsed to aid the temple fund, Mr. A. D. Lynch giving $50. —_—+ Potomac Literary Club Election. The Potomac Literary Ciub held its an- nual meeting last evening at 1125 llth street northwest. The election of officers for the coming year took place, resulting as follows: Dr. D. S. Lamb, president; J. L. McCreery, vice president; S. A. Terry, secretary; Geo. C. Gwynn, treasurer. Dr. W. A. Croffut delivered an interest- ing paper on Cuba and the Philippine Is- lands; Dr. Varnum D. Collins followed with information derived from his severai visits to Manila. The following program was _ rendered: Piano solo, “Pulaski March,” Miss Angie Beckman; recitation, “Spinning Wheel Seng,” Miss May Jameson; violin solo, ‘““Ma- zurka de Concert,” Prof. Lloyd Remenyi; piano solo, “Flower Song,” Miss Angie Beckman; mandolin and piano duet, Miss Kathleen Tourney and Miss Sadie Walsh baritone lo, “Tlinois,” Mr. G. C. Ross; recitation,“‘Opera,” Mr. S. K. Hall. Refresh- ments were served to the club and their guests. ee Mrs. McKensie’s Funeral, The funeral of Elizabeth McKenzie, wife of Mack McKenzie, took place ‘yesterday from Bethlehem Baptist Church. The ser- vices were conducted by Rev. Joseph Mat- thews,-assisted by others. There were many handsome floral cfferings. The In- terment was at Hillsdale cemetery. The deceased leaves to mourn their loss eight children, five boys and three girls. The were J. T. Stewart, Hugh mpson, D. Simpson and C. W. Davis. AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA Business Transacted: at the Semi-Monthly Meeting of City Council. Notice Given of P#ojected Improve- ment of King: Strect—General and Personal News. Evening: Star Bureau, “529 King Street, Bell Telephone 108, ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11, 1898. The regular semi-monthly meeting of the city council was held last night. Consid- erable business of importance was trans- acted. An effcrt was made by Mr. Greene of the third ward to override the mayor’s veto of the resolution to refund to Mrs. Lucy House. $25, the amount of taxes claimed to have been unlawfully collected, but the motion was lost. The committee on finance reported the revenue laws for the fiscal year. beginning June 1 and ending May 81, 1890. The laws are practically the same as last year. An ordinance was passed directing that the Washington, Alexandria and Mourit Vernon Electric Railway Company be in- formed that the city proposes to repave King street between Fairfax and Royal streets, and that under the 33d section of the city charter, as amended, the company is expected to pay its proportion of the cost. The city engineer was direeted to inform the Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Electric Railway Company to pave ‘between its tracks on King street _be- tween Fairfax and Royal streets.. This work is purely experimental. Should it prove*a success King street will be re- paved from end to end. The proposition of the Robert Portner Brewing Company in regard to paving St. Asaph street from Pemberton street to Whythe street with granite block was ac- cepted. A petition from the property owners on Cameron street between Alfred and Pat- rick streets, asking that that square be re- paved, was referred to the committee on streets. A resolution appropriating $300 to gravel Payne street from Cameron street to Puyne street was referred to the committee on streets, as was also a petition from Charles King, asking that a gutter and pavement be laid on Duke street between Washington and Columbus streets. Mr. Uhler of the finance committee asked what disposition had been made of an ordinance passed some. months ago directing the Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Company to lay Belgian block on Royal street from Duke to Wilkes. It was stated that instead of the company laying the Belgian block, as required by the charter, it has been per- mitted to throw loose gravel between its tracks, with no foundation whatever. Mr. Greene moved that the city engineer be directed to request the railroad <ompany to take up the gravel and lay Belgian block, as required, and report at iiext meet- ing. Considerable discussion followed this motion, Mr. Uhler stating that under the charter the city could compel the com- pany to lay any kind of paving that the authorities should designate. Mr. Smith stated that he regretted the matter had been brought up, as he desired it to be kept out of the preas, but he had the writ- ten opinion of €otporation Attorney Boothe, stating that under the charter ot the company, and thegrant to it by the city council, it could fot be compelled to lay any kind of paving that council might designate. On motion, ithe matter was re- ferred to the commuttee on streets. The petition of F. P. Reed to reshingle his house on St. Asaphjstrcet was granted. Mr. Greene moved that the finance com- mittee be directed to ascertain the proba- ble cost of employing ;a stenographer and typewriter to assist the clerk of the coun- cil, The motion wag carried No business other than that of conc rence was transacted im the board of alder- men. The Alexandria hight Infantry. It is-highly probable ithat-the Alexandria Light Infantry will receive orders tomor- rew to go to Richmond to be mustered into the volunteer army. The company now numbers eighty-eight men. It is hoped still that arrangements can be made by which Capt. Bryan and Lieut. Marbury may be able to go with the company. Funeral of Chas. J. Wise. The funeral of the late Charles J. Wise, whose death was mentioned m The Star, will take place this afternoon at 4 o'clock from St. Paul's Church. Rev. P. P. Phil- lipps, the rector, will conduct the services. Visited Mt. Vernon. Gov. J. Hoge Tyler, accompanied by several members of his staff, with the board of visitors, paid a visit to Mount Vernon yesterday, leaving Washington by special train on the electric railway. The party stopped in this city but a few min- utes, and were joined by seve of the governor's intimate friends here, among whom were Col. Louis C. Barley and Messrs. C. C. Carlin and S. G. Brent, with their wives. There were also in the party Mrs. Tyler, Mr. W. H. Stewart of Ports- mouth, J. M. Long of Winchester, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fairfax of Loudoun’ and Mr. J. Willard of Fairfax. At Mount Ve! non the party were handsomely entertain- ed at a banquet given by the regents, who are in session there, assisted by Supt. H. H. Dodge. Gov. Tyler returned to Washing- ton last night. Brevities. Mr. D. R. Stansbury left for Petersburg to attend the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of Virginia. The remains of the late Mrs. Ellen John- son were sent to Leesburg for interment. ——__ THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Meeting of Board: of Trustees Held Yesterday Afternoon. The regular meeting of the board of school trustees was held at the Franklin building last evening, at which all the members were present except Mr. Harries, who was busily engaged with matters con- nected with the mustering in of the Dis- trict militia. A communication was re- ceived from Robert Fairbanks, son of Sen- ator Fairbanks and a pupil in the Force School, asking that the public school chil- dren be allowed to raise a fund for the purchase of a torpedo boat for the navy. The board decided that they could not officially sanction the raising of such a sub- scription among the public school children, no matter how laudable and patriotic its purpose, for the reas¢n that it was believ- ed to be contrary to the best interests of the school. Mr. John C. Hardt lof Frederick, Md., chairman of the Francis Scott Key monu- ment fund committee, amade a similar re- quest in behalf of camtrihutions to the fund for a monument to theiuthor of the “Star Spangled Banner.” It Was suggested that each school child comtr8bute 5 cents toward this fund. At the suggestion of Mr. Whelp- ley, the board decidgd that it was against public policy to allow’ the collection of such contributions among the: school children. A communication mm. Dr. J. R. Frances, colored, opposing the clasing of the color- ed schools on Emynctpation day, on the ground that it wag: Gemoralizing to the pupils, was referred to the committee on rules. Mr. Spear brought:up the proposition to reduce the age limft: fon admission ‘to the Normal Schoo! fromeeighteen to seventeen years, and a somewhat animated discus- sion followed betwee himself and Mr. ‘Wilson as to the propriety of such action. Finally the matter was referred to the committee on rules for report at the next meeting. Resolutions of respect to the memory of the late Mr. B. K. Bruce, for many years a member of the board, were passed by a rising vote and ordered to be spread on the minutes. The following changes in the schools were announced and approved: Margaret L. Sherman, teacher at the Tyler building, re- signed, and Annie EB. Douglass appointed in her place; Miss L. S. Brett of the Jeffer- son building, resigned, and Emma J. Ma- loney appointed in her place;' William C. Van Matre appointed to be janitor of the Eckington School. when it 1s completed, and Mary B. “Thomas, teacher, resigned, and Gertrude Lightfoot appointed to ‘suc- ceed her at the Hillsdale School. oe Violation of Edmunds Law. Sallie White, colored, was today sent to jail for two months by aeaee Kimball for Violating the 22dmunds with William Mockabee,. also colored, eA meri THE BISHOP’S RESIDENCE. Property Purchased for the Episcopal Convention of Washington Diocese. The residence 1407 Massachusetts avenue, which has been occupied by Bishop Sat- terlee since he has been a resident of this city, yesterday became the property of the Giocese of Washington of the Protestant Episcopal Church. It was offered at pub- lic sale by Mr. Thomas Dowling, auction- eer, yesterday afternoon and was pur- chased by Mr. John Taylor Arms, as the repréSentative of the trustees of the con- vention. The price paid was $45,000, and as the convention authorized the trustees to expend only $40,000 for a residence for the bishop it will be necessary to raise $5,000 by private subscription. Mr. Arms has al- ready received some contributions and hopes to secure the entire amount by the time it is necessary to comply with the terms of the sale. The property which has been acquired 1s on the north side of Massachusetts avenue, the second house west of 1ith street, and in what is known as Highland terrace. In common with the rest of the property in that portion of the square, the house is some distance back from the building line, thus providing an ample lawn space. The house itself is an old-fashioned, roomy structure, two stories in height, with a French roof. It has the unusual frontage for a city house of 61 feet, which allows an interior plan that is notable for spa- ciousness. The total area of ground 1s 15,729 square feet, which is more than one- third of an acre. Both the bishop and Mrs. Satterlee are” much pleased with the house, and this pur- chase, which gives them a permanent home, is an agreeable one to them HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION. A Letter From Thomas Jefferson That is Timely for Democra‘ ‘T» the Editor of The Evening Star: When the joint resolution for the annexa- tion of Hawaii comes up in the House, there will be upon the desk of every rep- resentative Mr. Davis’ report of March 16, 1898, fromthe committee on foreign rela- ticns of the Senate. A careful reading of that document is incumbent upon each racmber who considers himself responsible to his constituengy. It is pyesumed that he will vote intelli- gently and patriotically, be he democrat or reyublican. The changing front of the world forbids an adherence to effete traditions. The fol- lowing from Thomas Jefferson may poss!- bly serve to open the eyes of some hoo- Gcced democrat: “MONTICELLO, October 24, 1823. “Dear Sir: The question presented by the letters you have sent me is the most mo- mentous which has ever been offered to my centemplation since that of independence made us a nation. This sets our compass und points the course we are to steer through the ocean of time opening on us; and never could we embark on it under circumstances more auspicious. Our first and fundamental maxim should be never to entangle ourselves in the broils of Europe; our second should be never to suffer Europe to interfere with cisatlantic affairs. Ameri- ca, North and South, has a set of interests distinct from these of Europe, and pecu- Marly her own. While the is seeking to become the domicile of despotism, our endeavor should be to surely make our hemisphere that of freedom. One nation, mcst of all, couid disturb us in this pursuit. She now offers to lead and accompany us in it. By acceding to her proposition we detach her from a band of despots, bring her mighty weight into the scale for free government, and emancipate a continent at One stroke, which might otherwise linger Jong in doubt and difficulty. “Great Britain is the nation which can do us the most harm of any one, or all on earth; and, with her on our side, we need not fear the whole world. With her, then, We should most sedulously cherish a cor- 1 friendship; and nothing could more securely knit our affections than to be fighting side by side for the same cause. Not that I would purchase even her amity at the price of taking part in our wars But the war in which the present proposi- tion might engage us, should that be its ecnsequence, is not her war, but ours. Its ovject is to introduce and establish the an system of keeping out of our land all foreign powers; of never permitting those of Europe to meddle with the affairs of our nation. * * * © “The control which, with Florida point, this island (Cuba) would give us over the Gulf of Mexico and the countries and the isthmus bordering on it, as well as those whose waters would flow into it, would ill up the measure of our political well being.” The unanimi vote of the House, oblit- erating all partisan feeling, would be a just rebuke to a Senate that has failed to arise to the height of a great occasion. Mess Bailey, Underwood and Lewis might weil pause and reflect. J. D, PENNYBAC ER. May 10, 1898. Fi — THE A. T. BRITTON MEDAL, A Quartet of Prospective Lawyers Argue a Case in Equity. The contest for the A. T. Britton medal awarded annually for the best argument made in the moot court of the National University Law School was held last night. The participants were Messrs. Charles H. Merillat, George H. Brown, Arthur White and W. L. English. The case under con- GRATIFYING TO SHOOTERS A Healthy Revival Imminent in Affairs of the Gun, The Capital City Gun Club Secures Beautiful and Convenient Grounds —Tournament May 30, Trap shooting promises to become as popular during the present season as it was years ago in Washington, when events were held almost weekly and nearly every man who owned a gun and knew how to use it indulged in the exhilarating sport id It is hard to tell what led to a falling of interest in this really delightful po time, but the location of the shooting grounds probably had considerable to do with it. A dozen years and more ago the Capital City Gun Club had its grounds out at the base ball park at the terminus of H stréet northeast. They were too far away in those days of slow trains, so a change Was made to the grounds down near the old naval observatory. These were both difficult to reach and entirely inappropriate for the sport, besides being unhealthy. The club, however, withstood this handi- cap for a long time, but last fall it be came evident that organization could not be kept up unless a change was made in the location. A Committee and Its Report. Accordingly at the annual meeting of the club in March last a committee on grounds was appointed, consisting of P. T. Hall, L. 8, Fristoe and E. M. MacLeod, and clothed with authority to select some suitable and healthful place near the city to be used by the club for shooting purposes. At a meet- ing held Monday night the committee re- ported that efter a thorough investigation it nad selected grounds at Highlands sta- tion on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, a few minutes run from Washington. The grounds adjoin a beautiful oak grove, af- fording ample shade for the shooters, with a clear sky for a background, and are only about 200 yards from the station. The committoee stated that it was an ideal shooting place, and, further, that there was a hotel nearby, the proprietor of which stated he would extend every courtesy and convenience to the club members and its gues! 4 afford them every assistance in his power. Getting Ready in Earnest. The club, upon hearing the report, at once appointed a committee, consisting of William Wagner, Gabriel Edmonston and James M. Green, to see that the grounds were at once put in shape, so that a prac- tice shoot can be held May 21, and an all- day tournament May 30, incidentally giving a house warming and properly dedicating the new home. “Uncle Billy” Wagner and his energetic colleagues will spare no pains or expense in carrying out their instructions, and a cordial invitation is extended by the club to every lover of a gun to be present Dec- oration day. The admirable arrangements made will unquestionably add many members to the club's roster, as there are scores of spien- did shots in the District who have only been awaiting an opportunity to satisfy their tastes in this direction with comfort and satisfaction. In former times the Cap- ital City Gun Club could put out half a dozen teams who could hold their own with any club in the country, and now it ts in a fair way to regain Its old prestige. >— PLEA OF NOT GUILTY. Mr. Sherman’s Answer to Charge of Murderous Assault. Charles H. H. Sherman, who, as stated in The Star, is charged with having pur- posely fired a load of buckshot into Charl Johnson, colored, at Woodridge, near this city, was foday arraigned before Judge Kimball. He pleaded not guilty and was held in $590 bail for the action of the grand jury. The full details of the case were printed in The Star of yesterday. It is ex- pected that Johnson will recover, He is at the Emergency Hospital. aa eB Sa Corbey’s Successor. Frank L. Nussbaum has been appointed by the District Commissioners a member of the police force, vice R. A. Corbey, the officer who committed suicide a few days ago, —— Svening With Norm: Cla An evening with the normal class of the Lucy Webb Hayes National Training School, and the Mission Kindergartens un- der its care, is scheduled for today, begin- ring at 7:30 o'clock p.m., at Hamline M. E. Church, 9th and P streets northwest. Why is it that nearly all aged per- sons are thin? And yet, when you think of it, what could you expect? Three score years of wear and sideration Involved many intricate ques- | tear are enough to make the diges- tions affecting estate, fore Judge Cole of the District Supreme Court, District Attorney Davis and Mr. Eu- gene D. Carusi, sitting as a court of equity. The judges anucunced that their deci- sicn, which will net be made public until the commercement exercises would be vased upon the best argument made, regardless of the merits of the case in question. The embryo lawyers acquitted themselves with great credit, and the re- sult of the contest will be eagerly awaited. ene ae eee CONDENSED LOCALS. the laws governing real =e. ay 3 nd the arguments were made be- | tion weak. Yet the body must be fed. In Scott’s Emulsion, the work is are held, | all done; that is, the oil in if is digest- ed, all ready to be taken into the blood. The body rests, while the oil feeds and nourishes, and the hypo- Hugh McCasey, twenty-four years old,| phosphites makes tlie nerves steady employed with the wild west show, was struck in the head with a brick by a color- 2d man near North Capitol and L streets yesierday afternoon and was taken to a hospital for treatment. He returned later to the show greund. The District Commissioners have issued an order to the effect that hereafter, whi permits are issued to lay brick sidewalks or to pave portions of parking with brick, the engineer department is authorized to re- quire a deposit of from $10 to $25, as may s2em best suited to the case. Yesierday afternoon about 4 o'clock a bi- eycle ridden by Mrs. Billings and Dr, arles E. Malian’s horse and buggy col- lided. The bicycle was broken and Mrs. Billings was injured about the face. An alarm was turned in from box for fire in the house of Charles Moor, No. 1636 Vermont avenue northwest. The flames were confined to a small room on the second floor. The damage amounted to about $15. Mrs. Streets, colored, who lives at 9th street _and Grant avenue, was found sick near Rhode Island avenue and Ist street about 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternocn, She was removed to Freedman’s Hospital in tha eighth precinct patrol wagon. ‘The District Commissioners have appoint- ed William Hunt an additional private on the police force for three years for duty at the National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company. ———— Admitied to Practice. William L. Pierce has been admitted to practice in the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia. SS Released on Ba‘ Clarence Boyd, who was accused by his and strong. 50c. and $1.00, all druggists. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New Yor CITY ITEMS. Search the Wide World Over You'll find no finer hams anywhere than “Dove Brand” Hams. picures say 60. Miller & Krogmann, Center & K St. Mkts. pdcieersedle—ancts War Hasn’t Our Prices. We're still papering rooms with our finest paper for $2 up. NOLTE, 810 9th st. AMUSEMENTS. _ COLUMBIA, TeNc#7 ONLY MATINEE SATURDAY. Return of the Season's Greatest Success, Frank Daniels IN THE COMIC OPERA, he Idol's Bye, my9-21,tf RAND OPERA HOUSE. KERNAN & RIFE, Managers, WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY, MAY 9, Wednesday and Saturday Matinees, * Cosgrove & Grant’s COMEDIANS wife of arson, was released on $500 bail in | IN THE ROLLICKING MUSICAL FARCE-COMEDY Criminal Court No. 1 yesterday, Justice Bingham presiding. John T. Williams was the surety. SS Pleads Guilty. -John M. Pitcher pleaded guilty to the charge of larceny in Criminal Court No. 2 yesterday, Justice Bradley presiaing, and ‘was remanded to jail to await sentence. ———_>+___ Library Association Meeting. The thirty-second regular meeting of the Library Association of Washington city | Admission to be held at fhe Columbian University | "2 *ftermoons, Te. “wit ‘this evening, commencing at 8 o'clock, THE DAZZLER. EVERY THING He Next At.raction--Black Patti's Troubadours. my9-6r- indie ‘ueaday, ‘Thursday and Sat- ~my9-6r* 1411 PENNA AVE, - ——— | CONSIDERING THE REPonTs, Mt. Vernon Ladies’ Association Hears From Its Committees. The council of the Mt. Vernon Association tinued Its ses may reach adjournment after the business tcmorrow. Yesie formal courtesies were ex governor of Virginia and of visitors, derat ports was resumed. om The brary committee reported the recent addit to book- shelves at Mt. Vernon, and the ° coms mittee @ loan of a cuigiass r by Mrs. Barnes, vice regent IMstrict of Columbia. | The committee on reco “d that jthey had collected eight large volumes of | letters, ir luding those of the first regent and the first two secretaries of the council. The index committee reported that an in- dex of all the minutes and reports had been printed and wae ready for use. The mansion committee reported that the man- sion had been repainted since last year, and that an old door had been reopened and the frame partition removed. Brass knobs have been substituted on many of the doors to replace the modern ones. The Illinois room has been renovated, as has the servants’ bed room and the interior of the housekeeper’s cottage. Mrs. Leiter is the vice regent for Tilinots, > DIES OF APOPLEXY, of Late War, Captain Henry Stanley Wetmore, who was employed in a clerical. ca pacity at the interstate commerce cemmission, died suddenly this morning at his residence, corner Q and Marion streets northwest. The cause of death was apo- plexy. The deceased was at his desk yes- terday and seemed to be in his usual health and spirits. Last night he attended the Wild West performance with a party of friends and seemed to thoroughly enjoy the show. He retired at 11 o'clock, but aroused his wife about 5 o'clock this morn- ing, complaining of sharp pains in the back of his head. Physicians were summoned, but their efforts were of no avail, death re- sulting at 6 o'clock. Captain Wetmore was sixty-two years of age. In his younger days he served in the navy and made a gallant record during the civil war. He held the position of Neuten- ant commander in the Mississipp! squadron, and was attached to Admiral Porter's staff. As a man he was beloved by all who knew him, and the news of his death came as @ shock. He leaves a widow. Deceased was a cousin of Senator Wet- more of Rhode Island. He belonged to sev- eral benevolent and fraternal societies, who will conduct the funeral arrangements, notice of which will be announced later. 'Was Crippled Thrown From a Horse and Re- ceived a Serious Wound. HOOD’S SARSAPARILLA PURIFIES THE BLOOD AND HEALS THE SORE, “I was thrown from a horse and struck on @ large stone, in consequence of which I was a cripple for 27 years. My Im tron- bled me very much for 12 years before I succeeded in healing the sores. A few years ago I received a blow on my crippled foot from a large plece of timber, which cut through the flesh. It festered and became &@ running sore. I was not gatistied with the effect of the medicine preseribed for me and procured a bottle of Hood's Sarea- parila. When I bad taken it the inflam- Tation was gone. I took three bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla and ft purified my blood, healed the wound, built up my, ays- PEODOEGOD POD DVOD GORE HOTS S00 OIEOTG 066 tem and gu me 2 good appetite M. ROLLIN: Magnolia, Md. TODAY BUY AND BEGIN TO TAKE Hood’s $*°32; parilia, druggists. $1; six for $5. Get only Hood's. ooo $Hood’s Pills *:,pm.<% : FLEECE HE SIXTH ANNUAL BY PUPILS OF MISS Lot Tk Institute Han, THURSDAY F 12, at & o'clock. Splendid display dancing, ball-ts, Plantation aud tehes ncing at 9:3 cents. BASE BALL TODAY. Philadelphia vs. Washington. LADIFY’ DAY. LAFAYETTE . . SOUSA Eu MAY 11 AND 12.ticns THE TROOPING OF THE COLORS, 300 People AILORS, LL s aS, A . TYRE Et Sousa’s Band of Sixty. % rus of 100, SPECTACLE. JOHN PHILIP SOL Prices, $1.50,31 mayS-4t EIN. LY ‘EUM THEATER. ke Ail This Week. Matinees Mond: say, Thursday & Saturday, BRYANT & WATSON'S APMERICAN BURLESQUERS. Ap Aggregation of Superior and Meritorious je Talent Next Week—THE FAY FOSTER COMPANY. my9-6t-15 re ag NEW NATIONAL. {7 \S3'" WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES, KOSTER & BIAL’S Congress of Foreign Stars, THE ORGANIZATION HEADED bY CHARMION. For 19 weeks the sensation of New York. 20 EUROPEAN VAUDEVILE ACTS. my9-20tf " BUOU THEATER. Week Com. May 9, Every Day—10c., 20¢. and 30c. Every Night—I0c., 20c., 0c. and 50e. Belle Stewart, me comedienne. Sierra Nevada Farington, Susie Mace, ~ Farrell, Miss Dixie and Bros. 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