Evening Star Newspaper, May 13, 1898, Page 16

16 —— LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS: TONIGHT. Bijou Theater._High-class Specialties. Columbia Theater. — Frank Daniels in Dazzler.” —Bryant and Ts. ster and Bial's rand Opera House.—The Kernan’s Lyceum Theate American Burlesau ater.—Ki Star: avenue. Fati Phil Clover’s | $50,000 oil painting === am. street an Pennsylvania ton hourly from $ a.m. to $ p.m. Trains leave 13's street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10:03, 11 a.m., 12:05 . 4 and 4:15 p.m. Train Aqueduct bridge for Arting- ton ar Myer every half hour and Falls Church hourly from 8:30 a.m. to i0:40 p.m. od FINER! xhibition and selling Beef from ‘airfax’s famous export cattle— meat shewn in Center market! the almost equally famous Only for sale at T. 1 Conter Market. Sen the finest s Ranges. h st. new. Gas Stoves from 25e up. Oil Stoves from 65c. up. Blue-flame Oil Stoves, no wick. RELIABLE and FAVORITE Gas Ranges. 25 feet of Hose, complete, $1 S.S. SHEDD & BRO, ———_— Johnston's fresh meat bargains on page 10. SPRI NG LAMB. Canada Mutton, New York Roast Beef and Delmonico Steak JOHN R. KELLY, 9th st. wing, Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. — Try Reisinger’s Ice Cream, 235 G st. n.w. eg Picture of Admiral Dewey given away Saturday May i, at the 8 city stores of c. D. Kenny. 432 9th nw. = Gas Ranges—easiest work, cheapest fuel. 1204G. C. A. Muddiman& Co. 616 12th CITY AND DISTRICT. Commissioners Without Authority. ‘The president of the Chesapeake and Po- otmae Telephone Company was today in- formed by the District Commissioners that they do not consider they have authority to grant the company a permit to run a conduit from the manhole at the corner of lith and F streets into the Corcoran build- ing. The Commissioners state that in their opinion it is perfectly practicable to make the desired connection without building the proposed conduit by running overhead cable er wires from the pole in the alley of square 225. oe See Kaiscrine Roses, $1 to 33 Doz. One of the most beautiful flowers in the flower kingdom. Gude, 122. —Advt. —_— Duties of Superintendent Bond. The order made by the District Commts- sioners June 30, 1897, appointing Lewis E. Bond superintendent of repairs to school buildings was teday amended so as to ex- tend his duties to superintending the re- pairs to station and engine houses and in- creasing his compensation to $4.50 a day. > More Than Ever. ing more goods than r ads. are our We Advertise Because Death Not Due to Diphtheria. To the Editor of The Evening § In justice to the family little Clarence inst., a wee art and friends of Parker, who died on the Sth k after receiving a blow from a Wm. Carroll, I wish it to wr that the boy did not die of diph- ted in your issue of The Star May 7. The evidence before jury did not bear out any t, and no such verdict was stone thrown by be kn May 11, 1893. J. A. WATSON, M. D. ee Against Them. nd John Rodgers have been Verdict James Kelly convicted in Criminal Court No. 1 tek 4 pocketbook from Mrs. Ju rt while the Center market. ~T Verdict included a recommend: mercy > Rates—Southern Railway. May 14 and conti: uing until | rn Rail- | 1 Sun- inclusi sell tickets « to Orar Hill for thi the S: atu termediate stations at one | und trip, valid for return un- lowing —Advt. > Four Months for Larceny. He d guilty of larceny in ¢ 1 and was sentenced by am to four months ng Sales of Polson. ort has been made by the to Chairman Bab- District committee to regulate of poi-' has hereto- ar. In con- Commission- 4irman Babcock a re- ralth officer, giving the r islation is n on a- ommittee on leg armaceutical As- E “a reply of the heaith officer thereto and a communication from the al Society of the favorable District r=commend- action on the bill. —_+ “What Royal Glue sticks stays stucl Advertisement Med “” 100, eee Accidentally Wounded. Owen Cone, a veteran, who lives at 205 nia avenue, was treated at the cy Hospital yesterday for a bullet ud of the arm, which had been acciden- uls young son while he Fractice in the back ras the weapon used nly a slight one. > for reliable everg trees, ete. S Advertisement Const t gens War Vessels at Fortress Monroe. The waters about Fortress Monroe have been the rendezvous for a great many of our warships ever since the war with Spain began. Battle ships, armored ous oer torpedo and dispatch boats and have made this portion of ay their cruising “grounds.” lying squadron” and “mosquito fleet” t anchor in Hampton Roads hundred feet of the hotels a Norfolk and Wash- Company's steamers t wharf evenings at 6 o'clock Fortress Monroe, Norfolk, unt News early the lowing morning. The steamer Newport News, the largest and finest of the com- pany’s fleet, will make the trip tomorrow evening. Meeting of Chemical Society. A meeting of the held the Dr. H. ub. President of the societ Stokes, presided. It was decided that the first meeting this fall shall be heid the second Thursday in October. Papers were read by -H. A. Holly, P. Fire- man, E. G. Portner and E. F. Thayer. Dr. ¥ K. Cameron is now at Cornell Univer- sity. Two of his papers were read by the se ry of the socfety, Mr. William H. Krug. —— An unusually attractive sale at Sloan's, 1407 G street, tomorrow at 10 a.m., house- hoid effects, office furniture, carpets, etc.— Advertisement. es The Star Out of Town. The Evening Star will*be sent daily by mail for 50 cents per month in advance. es | THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1898—16 ee PASTOR EMERITUS | S222 7"*¢ "72" ° m=r= of °/ STOLE BONDS AND CASH Dr. Byron Sunderland Retires From the Active Ministry. ACTION TAKEN BY HIS CONGREGATION Period of Relationas Pastor Covers Forty-five Years. THE PEOPLE’S TESTIMONIAL ‘The resignation of Rev. Dr. Byron Sun- derland, which was tendered to the session | of the First Presbyterian Church, after a pastorate of forty-five years, was accepted at a meéting last evening of the members of the church, and Dr. Sunderland was chosen pastor emeritus, at a salary to be agreed upon by the retiring minister and the board of trustees of the church. The proceedings throughout the evening were marked by deep sorrow, and there were many expressions of regret that Dr. j Sunderland had determined to retire from the active ministry. Rev. Dr. Talmage, co-pastor, presided and opened the meeting with prayer, in the course of which he thanked God for all that had been accomplished during the pas- torate of Dr. Sunderland, and that the re- ward of the latter In the world to come would be great. He also implored that the outcome of the meeting would be the ad- vancement of Christ's kingdom in the world. A letter from Dr. Sunderland, dated May 12, 1898, and addressed ‘To my dear breth- ren of the session and the dear people of the First Presbyterian Church,” was read. Dr. Sunderland's Letter. It was as follows: “The day has at last arrived to which I have so long looked forward with painful solicitude, when I feel that I am no longer able to meet the responsibilities or perform the labors of a pastorate, which, by your continued kindness and forbearance, I have been permitted to hold so long, for I had been ten years in the Gospel ministry be- fore I came to this church, in the begin- ning of 1853. “Gladly would I spare you and myself the painfulness of this occasion did not the inevitable infirmities of advancing age render it impossible, for my whole heart is bound up in the future fortunes of our dear old church, as it has been in all our history of the past, and I most keenly feel that no man in the Presbyterian ministry in this country has ever had a more loyal, generous and confiding people thamI have had through all the trials and changes that have passed over us. It has been our for- tune as individuals and as a church to wit- hess and to be a part of the great and stirring scenes of half a century, the most remarkable in many respects in the annals of the world. Its with wonder and amaze- ment at the goodness of God's providence toward us that I look back over all the way in which we have been led as a people. “And now upon a review of my ministry among you I am conscious of my many failures and shortcomings, and if at any time or under any circumstances I have done a wrong in thought, word or deed to any one among you I here humbly confess it and pray you to forgive it and to think Kindly of me as you can. “It is one of the chief griefs of my min- istry that in all these years I have h circle of personal friends, to whom I hav been and sull am warmly attached, but whom I have never been able either by my preaching or by the influence of the per- jal exampie of my life to induce to make a public profession of their faith in Christ and to become active members in the spi 1 upbuilding of the church. This grief shall carry with me to my grave. “And still I hope for the better things under the ministry of some one who may follow me in the pastorate of this church, One Great Alleviation. “But, dear friends, the sadness of the step I am now taking has one great alle- fon for which I shall ever be profound- y thankful to God. The association of Dr. se with me in this pastorate has Leen one of great relief amid the cares and toils of our ministerial life, and I can never be grateful enough that in retiring from my post of duty in this church I am to leave it im the hands of the foremost preacher of his time, and it is needless to ; Say that you will consider his position and influence in the world and prov that ass ity require in the world with labors in which he is engaged. f course, when my ps the church fs dissolved, the Ist of July ensuing, 1 shall nor expect any continuance of my sal- ry. And hereupon I must and do ask your concurrence with my request for a dissolution of my pastoral relation to this church, which was presented to the Wash- neither ington’ city presbytery in the month of il la and to take such other action in connection therewith as may seem to yeu expedien ‘The Church's Tribute. The following testimonial was offered and adopted: “Our stor, the Rev. Byron Sunderland, D. D., while yet in the full enjoyment of the unfeigned love, confidence and esteem people, has voluntarily requested the solution of his pastoral relations with this church, from July 1 next, because only of his inability to meet the full responsi- bilities thereof. “For nearly fifty years he has ministered unto this people with the most unselfish devotion, zeal and affectionate concern— being ‘gentle among us even as a nurse cherisheth her children;’ approving himself a minister of God in much patience, in af- fiictions, 1m distresses; comforting the sick, the troubled and the weary with the con- solation wherewith he w comforted of God. Through his splendid consecrated scholarshtp and profound learning, ballast- ed by the solid tenets of Calvin and Knox, he has wrought mightily for God, attained unto wise counsels and brought this church to the forefront, not only in our connection, but in the nation as weil. “Fearing God only, he falied not to de- clare the whole counsel of his will, and in the crises which swept over both the church and the state there came from him no uncertain sound. “He stormed with intrepid spirit iniquity in high places, and wasted with conscming fire inventions forged for the undoing of men. Nevertheless he forgot not for what intent he had been called, but sought earn- estly by the meekness and gentleness of Christ to bring all men to the saving knowledge of His truth. “For all these years together he has held the loving favor of a devoted people and the high respect of the community whose weal he has conserved by his distinguished ability, lofty courage and godly walk and ‘conversation. “Be it, therefore, resolved, that, as it would be a greater kindness’ on our part as a church and people to yield than pose his desire and request in this matter, the same fs, therefore, hereby acceded to. “Be it further resolved, That af- fectionately desirous of the inspiration of his presence, his wise counsels and ripe experience, that he be continued with us as pastor emeritus, at a salary to be agreed upon between himself and the board of trustees.” It was ordered that an engrossed copy of this paper be furnished Dr. Sunderland, duly attested by the stated clerk, and the pA de YX. Dr. Talmage’s Comment. Before putting the question on the adop- tion of the resolutions Dr. Talmage said: “One of the foremost clergymen of the century retires when Rev. Dr. Sunderland, because of advanced years, resigns from this pastorate. He has had two character- istics not always found in the same man— courage and gentleness, capacity to wield the battle ax and to socthe wounds, ‘son of thunder’ and ‘son of consolation.’ For fifty-five years a herald of salvation: in an important national crisis chaplain of the Senate of the United States; for awhile pastor of the American chapel at Paris, but for the most of the time shepherd of this flock, identified with all the charities of this city, abreast of all the great moye- ments for the betterment of this nation and the redemption of the world. This mecting hails him, congratulates him, thanks him. The near three years I have been associated with him as co-pastor have been to me years of great satisfaction. If he waited until I consented to let him re- sign he would have to wait forever. “For many years before we were put to- gether in this pastorate we were warm personal friends. He preached the dedica- tion sermon of one of my churches in Brooktyn, and nothing has transpired for many years in his life or mine that did not deeply interest both of us. He will be in the prayers of all who have known him until he ascends amid such cries as were heard when Elijah went up from the banks of the Jordan, My father, my father, the ao of Israel anc ‘he ‘horsemen there- The resolutions were then adopted by an unanimous vote. Commissioners Chosen. Dr. Talmage said it was necessary to el2ct two commissioners to present the whole matter to the Washington city presbytery, as required by the latter, at a meeting to be held in the Fourth Presbyterian Church June 6, and Elders Theodore F. Sargent and Charles L. Du Bois were chosen without Opposition. Dr. Talmage also suggested that if there Was no mere business before the meeting it would be in order for scme one to move to adjourn. Before any one could make the motion, however, Mr. Frederick A. Fen- ning, the clerk of the congregation, sug- gested that the salary of Dr. Sunderland as pastor emeritus be placed at $1,200, He characterized the proposition to retire Dr. Sunderland on an indefinite salary as dis- graceful. “Dr. Sunderlan said Mr. Fenning, “has b2en our honored and illustrious pastor for forty-five years. Now it 1s proposed to place him on the shelf at a compensazion which neither he nor any one else can count on. The treasury of the church is at low tide, but we must, as honest and up- right men and women, support our beloved pastor. I move that his compensation be fixed at $1,200 per annum.” This motion was heartily indorsed by Mr. Dean Swift, but was ruled out of order by Dr. Talmage. At the conclusion of Mr. Swift's remarks the meeting adjourned. Mr. Fenning Resigns. Mr. F. A. Fenning, who for some tim> past has been clerk of the congregation of the church, and, as above stated, desired that a stipulated salary be named for Dr. Sunderland as pastor emeritus, today ten- dered his resignation as clerk. When seen by a Star reporter this morn- ing Mr. Fenning declined to make any statement regarding the affairs of the church other than to say that as the policy of the officers of the church s2emed to be at variance with his honest convictions he had transmitted his resignation as clerk of the congregation. The Fature. ‘There is said to be an element of the con- gregation which is opposed to the present policy followed in conducting the affairs of the chutch, and which is desirous of ter- minating Dr. Talmage’s connection with it. On the other hand the various boards having the management of the affairs un- der control are said to be unanimously in favor of carrying out the wishes of Dr. Sunderland and retaining Dr. Talmage. It is understood by the. bodrds that Dr. Talmage cannot give personal attention to all th: details of the storal work, which are numerous and exacting, and cor- respondence is now in progress looking to the calling of an assistant pastor, who will take charge of this portion of the work. > ‘AIRS IN GEORGETOWN, High School Cadets Drilling for Prize Contest—Other News, The members of Company H of the High School dets, attached to the Western High School, are drilling hard for the an- nual competitive drill of the cadets, which will be held May 24 and 25 at National Park. The company is under command of Captain Charles Taussig, and its admirers are confident that the Georgetown com- y will carry off the prize flag again The, company was organized rs ago, but the first year of i existence it did not participate in the com- petitive drill. The second year, under Cap- tain Joe Taussig, the boys secured the flag. r, under Captain » the but last year, under Captain AFF. company lost, Smoot, it again won. Captain H. B. Looker, who is recruiting Company H of the volunteer regiment for the District, is highly gratified at the re- sponse to his call for volunteers. The Georgetown boys are applying for admi sion in large numbers, many being rejected on physical grounds. ‘Captain Looker has, by the courtesy of Mr. F. D. Veale, opened a recruiting office near the corner of 32d and M streets, where information can be obtained. The captain would be glad to hear from his old friends of the St. John’s Workingmen‘s Club, The P. P. Euchre Club was well enter- tained last evening by Mr. and Mrs. Cha: P. Stohiman, at 1252 32d street. There a full attendance, and a very pleasant evening at cards was spent. The ladies’ first prize was won by Miss Lydia Britt, Mrs. William Zeh securing second. The consolation prize was won by Mrs. Nichols. The gentleman's first prize was won by Mr. John Fleming, Mr. Wissner securing se ond and Captain Dean getting the con- solation. At the close of the games an excellent collation was served, with creanr served in patriotic form, and decorated with American flags. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Stohlman, Mr. and Mrs. John Fleming, Mr. and Mrs. Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Zeh, Mr. and Mr: Sutliff, Miss Lydia Britt, Miss Myers, Mls Hess, Captain Dean, Mr. Moore and Mr. Wissner. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mr. Fleming, at 131 Massa- chusetts avenue northeast. ‘Three large poplar trees on the east side of Potomac street between M street and Prospect avenue ,are reported to be de- cayed and dangerous. Services are being held every evening at 7:30 o'clock at Trinity Church, to continue the entire month of May. —__——.—__. GRADUATES IN MEDICINE. Commencement Exercises of George- town University Monday Next. The graduating exercises, class of '98, of the School of Medicine of Georgetown Uni- versity, will take place at Columbia Thea- ter Monday next at 8 o'clock p.m. The program is as follows: Overture, “Crown of Gold,” Reinberg; selection, “La Russe,” Mosckowsk, march, “The Stars and Stripes,” Sousa; conferring of degrees by Rev. Jerome Dovgherty, 8. J.; music, “Patrol Patriotique,” Meacham; ‘valedic: tory, William Clarence Gwynn, M.D.; selec- tion, “The Serenade,” Herbert; address to graduates by Prof. Ernest Laplace, M.D., LL.D., Philadelphia, Pa.; waltz, “Loye’ 3 Treasure,” Waldteufel; march, “The Bride Elect,” Sousa. Music by the orchestra of the National Guard Brigade Band. The list of graduates 1s as follows: Jesse Lee Adams; jr., of Maryland; Clement Laird Barron, West Virginia; Carl Bain- bridge Boyd, District of ‘Columbia; Poin- dexter W. Capehart, District of Columbia; John Alexander Clark, New Jersey; Martin Dcnohue Delaney, Virginia; James Augus- tin Flynn, Indiana; Mervin Wilbur Glover, District of Columbia; William Clarence Gwynn, District of Columbia; Edward Aloysius Gorman, Virginia; James Finley Kemp, Ohio; James Joseph Kilroy, New Jersey; Arthur Munson Macnamee, District of Columbia; John Melvin Newbern, North Carolina; Carlton Lee Starkweather, New York; Lewis Albert Walker, jr., District of Columiia; Sherman Wiliams, The ‘idge, chairman; A. G. Gross, L. B. Johnson, W. A. Green, F. W. Emmons, R. R. Walker, J. F. B. pleby, i, be J. wares. Wy H. Meret, oe . Wel- enreiter, Jasper iscn, . Higgins, Green, F. 8. Machen, ‘Cochran, W. E. Baker, R. Clark Braden, a Nw Morker, Placed Behind the Bars, Makes Confession of the Theft—Was Employed asiClesk by American Expres fompany. Clark Braden, jr., a New Yorker, about thirty-five years wld, was arrested in this city last night by Deteetives Helan and Mc- Namee and Preeinct Detective Kiimartin and locked up ona charge of larceny. It is charged that while employed in the ca- pacity of night clerk by the American Ex- press Company in New York city he took $3,000 in cash and a similar amount in bonds of the Consumers’ Gas Company of Chicago. He had a $1,000 bond on him, and the officers recovered the remaining four bonds in the prisoner's room. Braden admitted his guilt, but was unabl2 to give any reason for his conduct except that he was worried about family troubles end wanted to leave New York. “I had never thought of taking any of the company’s funds,’ he said, “uatil the morning I left. 1 was greatly worried, and when apout to leave the office in tae morn- ing I saw the package containing the money and bonds and picked it up.” * vVhis happened the morning of the 6th of January, and since then the young man has spent a greater portion of his time in Fhiladeiphia and Baitimore, as he says, “having a gocd time.” Ten days ago he came to this city and rented a room on New York avenue between 12th and 13th streets, paying for his room in advance. He dressed stylishly. and spent his money so lavishly that persons with whom he came in contact looked upon him as a mil- Honaire. In the disreputable section of the city just south of Pennsylvania avenue he became particularly well known, and when he left here for a short visit to Phil- adelphia Tuesday night, one of the women saw him safely on the train. Shadowed by Detectives. “I'll return Tuesday,” he said to the wo- man, and the detectives who had learned of his transactions here shadowed him to the Quaker city. His identity was not then known and he was not arrested on suspicion for the reason that the officers were certain of his return, as his yaluables were all in the room on New York avenue. it was ascertained by the officers that his business in Philadelphia was to dispose of the bond that was subsequently found on him. Instead of waiting until next w2ek, Braden returned last night, and the officers found him in the house of a woman in the disreputable section mentioned. He was a very much surprised man when th2 detectives called at the house about 10 o'clock and accosted him. The bond was in his pocket, ard he made no effort to conceal his identity. While admitting his guilt, he said he had taken only about $3,200 in cash, instead of $5,000, as charged in the paper sent here for him. When he had been put behind the bars the officers went to his room, where they found the four bonds and @ megnificent outfit of wearing apparel. Braden says he remained in New York for about three weeks after he committed the theft. Afterward’ he visited Philadel- phia and Baltimore, and ten days ago he came here. Previous to going in the ex- press office as night clerk he was a rail- read conductor. He was bonded in the sum of $2,000. Might Have #aken More. Speaking of tho case, the prisoner said he could have taken amuch larger amount of money had he planned the robbery. On him the officers found a valuable gold Wetch and chain, several diamond rings and other articles-of jewelry. New York Officers Heard From. The New York atthorities were heard frcm this merning, end an officer from the metropolis will reach=here this afternoon. Braden will probably be taken to New York tonight or tomorrcw. > — FOR RELIEF OF THE NEEDY. National Industrial League to for Families of Volunteers. A preliminary meeting -was held last even- ing in one of the parlors! of the Arlington Hot] by the members:of the Women’s Na- tional Industrial Relief League for the pur- pose of providing ways and means for as- sisting the families of the volunteer gol- diers and sailors who may be found to n2ed aid. Mrs. Charlotte Smith presided, and ex. Care plained that several instances of actual need had been discovered since the war with Spain commenced, the widow and chil- dren of one of the Maine's men being one of the cases. Mrs. Smith claimed that while hundreds of thousands of dollars have been contrib- uted for the purpose of 2recting a monu- ment to the heroes who went down with the Maine, and hundreds of tons of provis- ions have been sent to Cuba, the widows and children of the men of th> Maine have been neglected. She though charity should begin at home, and that after the families of the men have been cared for it would be right and proper to aid the suffering Cu~ bans. It was determined that the league should, s possible, keep a record of the fam ili2s of the volunteers and assist all worthy eases of waat, as well as to find emplo: ment for those able to labor. It was also determined to wait upon the Secretaries of War and the Navy for the purpose of r questing their co-op>ration in obtaining the rames of the needy families which come to the notice of the departments. A call is to be issued for a mass meeting to be held at Willard Hall th evening of the 28th instant, for the purpose of devising Ways and means of establishing workshops wherein the families of soldiers and sailors ay find employment. — VETERANS. AT DINNER. as far may Third Annual Function of a Local Association. The third annual dinncr of the ancient and honorable contingent of the Washing- ton, Light Infantry, known as the Veteran Association, was held last evening at Freund's, 815 10th street northwest. About ninety covers were laid for the members of the association and their guests. The banqueting room and table were beautifully decorated with the stars and stripes and a choice variety of bril- lant-colored roses and other flowers. The presider t, Mr. William A. Linton, presided. and was ably assisted by the past pres- ident, Mr. Harrison Dingman, who sat at his right and announced the toasts. Patriotic responses to the impromptu toasts, the tenor of which largely bore upon the pending war with Spain, were mado by Past President J. Tyler Powell, who recited a poem, “ThéSunken Maire,” by Mrs. H. Cecil Barftenes'Comrade R. S. Bos- well, Dr. A. G. White, W. G. Dobbs of Philadelphia, Hatry Standiford, Wm. A. Linton, E. F. Mudd aiid others. Vocal and instrumental musical selections were given by MeasrsJ. H. Cathell, B. G. Harlan, W. A. Morse!kiHarris Brothers, V. G. Holland and &. L.:Springstein. The officers of ithe: association for the present year are as fellows: Wm. A. Lin- ton, president; B. D. Cramer, vice presi- dent; Dr. A. G. White, secretary; J. EB, Keefe, treasurer. Directors—J. Tyler ‘Powell, Walker, G. W. Robinson. Banquet committee4+Dr. A. G. White, J. Robinson, H. J. Bradley, J. E. Keefe, A. I. Mudd. ‘Those present, im adilition to those above named, were Messts. . W. Mondell, Harry Lee, John E. MeHale}iL. House, R. EL Boyd, Lieut, W. C. Keech of the Wationai Rifles, E. K. Plant, R. J. Walker, E. B. Van Vitet, F. H. Dewalt, Wm. F Noak, Chas. Deprey, Louis Hartig, John T. wo Capt. Chas. M. Shreeve, Dr. F. BE. MD RB. Youngs, Donan Ellis, Frederick A’ M. Brown, Geo. Wooldridge, W. F. Hewett, August G. Her- man, Capt. A. W. Kelly. Among the invited guests were Robert Cook, F. H. Thomas, George W. Evans of the National Rifles, Representative J. H. Bromwell, Representative alas F. Cochran, Chas. C. Leavens, fer Thomas B. Engle; ‘F. F. Detweiler, J. If you want anything, try an ad. in The Star. If anybody has what you wish, you will get an answer. }are alt INQUEST NOT NECESSARY. Decision of Coroncr in Matter of Downing’s Suicide. Coroner Carr yesterday decided that an inquest was unnecessary over the body of George Downing, the alleged Spanish spy, who hanged himseif yesterday morning at Washington barracks, as published in The Star. The coroner did not ev2n think that an autopsy was necessary, as death had certainly resulted from strangulation. The ajpearance of the body indicated that the suicide was in a bad condition physically at the time of his death. Und2r the direction of the coroner the bedy will be kept ei the morgu2 for three or four days, so that if friends or relatives should wish to come and claim it they can do so. It is not believed, however, that he has any relatives in this country. Should George Downing. non? come to claim the body, it will be turned over to Dr. Woodward of the health office, who will have it properly buried. The prisoner had about $15 in his pockets when he was arrested, and this ts sufficient to give him burial. The coroner gav? a certificate of death by suicide, when the body was turned over to Morgue Master Schoneberger. The coroner has charge of the remains, however, and nothing can b2 done with them without his permission. The incriminating objects which were found with Downing when he was arrested Saturday night are still in the possession of Chief Wilkie of the secret service bur2au. He told The Star reporter this morning that Downing’s personal belongings will be turn- ed over to the coroner, as the whol matter is under his jurisdiction at present. It was not thought that there will be an official investigation in regard to the sui- cide of Downing, as it is claimed there was no dorsliction of duty on the part of the guards whereby he was enabled to commit suicide. —_—— HOLDING TWO OFFICES. Question of Issuing Army Commis- sions to Congressmen, A question which has been often dis- cussed, and which is particularly promi- nent at the present, is whether a senator or representative in Congress may hold a com- mission in the army. When the attention of ex-Deputy Controller McMahon of West Virginia was called to the subject, he said: Under the Constitution no person can be a senator or representative in Congress while holding a commission in the army, or any office, whether that office be in the civil or military establishment. Article 1, section 6, provides, among other things, that no person holding any office under the United States shall be a member of either house during his continuance in office. That puts the question beyond dispute. I know it has been asserted that General Garfield was a member of the House and a major general at the same time, and that his case is a precedent. Garfield was elect- ed while in the army, but he resined his commission when he took his seat. There was no constitutional impediment to his election; there was to his continuance in office while a representative. “Frank Blair's case is not a precedent. He did not serve in both capacities simul- taneously. General Rosecrans held two offices, one as register of the treasury, the other as brigadier general on the retired list, but they weré what is called ‘com- patible’ offices. The Supreme Ceurt settled that in the Converse case. While no special legislation was necessary to en- able him to do so, Congr out of ance of caution, provided In the Dill ng him that ‘all laws and parts of in conflict herewith are suspended for this purpose only.’ Nor is General Sickles’ se a precedent, for the fact was the law, that Sickles was con ally disqualified to sit in the House. When Mr. Mansur, who was second controller at the time, had before him the paymaster general's qu s to whether or n Sickles was entitled to his pay as a retired army officer, I told Mr. Mansur, who spoke to me about it, that he had nothing to do with the general's army status. I told him that was all right, and, although his status as a member of the House was all wrong, nothing to do with judge of the The the controller had each hou: fications of ii tion of Ge did not hold an office under the United Siates, but only a rank as a retired army oificer: but that wouldi’t do at all, as the Supreme it was the s own In mbers. re Court had conclusively and definitely se tled the question in the case of United States agt. Tyler, reported in 105 U. S., Mr. Justice Miller delivering the opinion, which substantially that cer was an officer of th therefo State: I also suggested to the controller that no accounting officer could stop the pay of an officer so long as he was borne upon the rolls of the army, and hadn't forfeited it in accordance with law, as Attorney General Hoar advised Secretary of War Rawl in 1869; that the only issue was Gene Sickles’ eligibility to a seat in the House of Representatives, and with that. the Treasury Department had no more concern than it had with the election of a presiding officer, and any attempt to attack Sickles collaterally would be clearly a manifest as- sumption of jurisdiction which did not ex- ist. Mansur reached the same conclusion, only in a different and roundabout way. “I know that Representative McDonald of Maryland is also holding an office as a re- tired army officer, but that is because no one has raised the point of his eligibility. Mr. Blair Lee undoubtedly might have done 80, but, as I understood, he, very generous- ly, held that as McDonald had received more votes than he did he would not con- test his seat on any ground of constitution- al ineligibility. “It has been said that General Baker sat in the Senate, and that General Gilbert Marston was in the House while holding commissions in the army. That did not do away with the constitutional impediment. They did so, presumably, because no one raised the point. In my judgment, the only question is, whether a senator or represen- tative who accepts an army commission does not, ipso facto, vacate his place in Congress. Mind you, it is not a question of a man holding two offices. A Senator or a representative is not an officer in the con- stitutional meaning of the term. In the Blount impeachment case before the Sen- ate, in 1799, it was held by that body that a senator was not a eivil. officer within the purview of the Constitu- tion; and Mr. Justice Story has so held. But it 1s, can a person holding any office be a member of either hovse during his continuance in said office? answer must be that he cannot. Neither house can qualify a man who is disqualified by the express terms of the Constitution; and if, in the past, men have sat in either house while holding army or civil commis- sions, their cases are bad precedents. ‘That's all there is about it.” a Hitting the Nail on the Head. From Lofe. Pussie—‘Whi it mean by kleptomania, Herbie?” Herbie—“Oh, it's a way of taking things without there being any harm in it.” “Without there being any harm in it?” “Yes—to the person that takes ‘em.” Samet clearer Siar ere ca “There is one thing you don't have to do, anyhow,” growled Mr. Wipedunks ‘through the lather that covered his face, as he preceeded to strop his razor; “you ways complaining. about your hard- ships. You ought to be mighty thankful» you haven't got a beard te bother you.” “I don’t know about that,” replied Mrs. Wipedunks. “If I was a bearded lady I believe I could make a better living for ee une, retired army offi- United States, and e held an office under the United This Work Produced Under Mrs. H. H. Mii Direction. The first production in Washington of os new song cycle, “In a Persian Garden, was so cordially received by a large audi- ence at the Universalist Church last — as to leave no doubt it has won the fa of lovers of music of a high order. Under the direction of Mrs. Harriet H. Mills, quartet composed of Miss Mai Greenwell, Miss Eleanor Simonds and Messrs. William Mooney and Otto Luebkert gave a render- ing of this beautiful work, both solo and ensemble parts calling forth repeated man- ifestations of approval. Miss Greenwell, though a newcomer in Washington’ sical world, found f: vor with the audie : = the contr nd with a dignity only by "s singing of the tenor Mr. Luebkert dem- y be relied upon for phrasing, intonation and enunc! little to be The “Persian Garden” was preceded by 2 short and excellently rendered program, in- uding a string quartet by Tschaikowsky nder the direction of Mr. S. Minst efore the Dawn,” which w singly by Mr. Edwin T: Jones: two charming quartet numbers, given with Srext finish by the Milis Quartet, composed of Mrs. Anna Craig Hills, Miss Edna Doe, Miss Salome Wingate and.Mrs. N. D. Ex- nictos. Miss Doe also sang two solos by Rogers and Rubinstein, captivating the av- dienc> by her charming manner and her clear and beautiful voice. Two excellent contralto songs by Dvorak and Hardee were sung by Mrs. N. D. Exnicios with feeling and discrimination in al color: ing. Mascheroni’s “Ave Maria,” with Pp ano, organ and violin accompaniment, was gloriously sung by Miss Lillian Halley. -Hez voice is of that beautiful mezzo-soprano quality which ts at the same time brilliant, dignified and inspiring. Mrs. Mills deserves commendation for first presenting the beau- tiful song cycle in this city, and her ef- forts were thoroughly appreciated by the large number of musicians who attended last night. She was fortunate in securing the services of Mr. Edmund Varela and Mr. Archibald Olmstead, whose intelligent work at the plano was much appreciated. + MAY EXHIBITION. a oe - an artist. parts was onstrated that he Miss Tretler’s Pupils Present a Varied Program. The sixth annual May exhibition by the pupils of Miss Lou Tretler’s dancing school was given last evening at Carroll Institute Hall. There was a large attendance of friends of the class, every seat being occu- pied and standing room being unobtainable. The hall was tastefully decorated with flags and Old Glory was very prominent, to which was added the attractiveness of the costumes worn by the dancers. The following program was successfully given, each number receiving rounds of ap- plause: Fancy dances—Stars and Stripes Forever, Ella Schmidt; Smolenska, Gertrude Fergus son; La Caprice, Elsie Worth and Alta Smith; Dancing Sunbeams, Ina Fagan and Verne Schmidt. Minuette—Gertrude Ferguson, Ida Clem- ons, Bessie Walter, Clara Reed, Myron Robinson, Ida Hayes, Clarence Reed, Allan Fagaa, Elsie Worth, Jessie Besselievre, Ella Schmidt, Leroy Walter, Dean Elkins and Nellie Besselievre. Sailors’ hornpipe, Edith Orbello: La Dream, Ina Fagan; “Girl From Paris” (song), Elsie Worth; solo, Gertrude Fergu- scn; Swell Society Belles—Ida Hayes, Ella Schmidt, Nellie Besseleivre and Clara Reed; Jeckey dance, Perey Tuttle; “Who is My Sweetheart?” (song), Ina Fagan: Toe bal- Mazie Orbello; Pas Seul, Cli Reed: riel, Gertrude Ferguson;) La Fascina- . Ida Hayes; Pas De Deux, Jes selievre and Allan Fagan; Butt lct—Ella Schmidt, Ida Hayes, Bessie Wal- Nellie Besselievre, Ida Cl Verona Schmidt, Elsie ‘agan and Gertrude Ferguson. jong, “He Certainly Was Good to Me,” aura G y and Mazie Orbello; Petite ntation Sketches. ‘The participants in the cake walk were Ida Hayes, Myron Robins lic Bess jevre, Clarence Reed, Clara Reed, Allan F; an, Ina _ Fagan, ie Worth, Verni Schmidt, Percy Tuttle; “master of cere- monies,” Gertrude Ferguson. A character sketch, “The Wedding of the Chinese and the Coon,” was presented by Gertrude Ferguson, Myron Robin: Elsie Worth, coons; Ida Hayes, Clara Reed, Ina Fagan, Chinese sirls. At the close of the program medals were presented to little Ina Fagan, the b of the school, and Miss Ida Hayes the prize in the cake walk was awarded to Ver- nie Schmidt and Percy Tuttle. Se FRIGHTENED TO DEATH. mons, Clara Worth, Ina F ar of Hydrophobia More to Dreaded Than the Disease. From the Wilkesbarre Leader. The death of a victim of the “fear of hydrophobia” (hydrophobia) in the lenberg Hospital at Plaintield, N. J., sharp attention to the evils re sulting fre hysterical ideas concerning what tually a rare disease and yet one that pop- ular imagination has invested with the most horrifying attribut Not only th but even the very rarity of the disease overlooked and its supposed frequency is as much a matter of popular belief be Ss are the * which are not met with in actu sof hydrophobia. Any num- Ler of nervous specialists have the truth that the fear of the apt to cause mere deaths t itself. And while some of tl tried to combat popular delu gene lo extremes in their antagonis current scientific doctrine, there can be no question as to the need of some sort of a corrective crusade in this direction. it is a curious commentary on our in. tellectual equipoise to find a community that would perhaps accept the advent of Giphtheria calmly, which would cheerf drink in typhoid germs, stampede the cry of “mad dog,” slaughter every fortunate animal of the canine species promptly proceed, by keeping up a condi- don of universal terror, to frighten to jeath any one bitten cr scratched by any animal, be it never so healthy. The only wonder is that in villages and towns where such’ hydrophobia scares occur more lives are not Jost, sacrificed, as was the ease of the Plainfield victim, to fears of What is Scott’s Emulsion? 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