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12 ee THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1898-12 PAGES, LOCAL M ENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Columbia Theater—Columbia Stock Com- pany in “Won at Last.” Glen Echo—Parry Company in “Chimes of Normandy New National Theater—The National Comique Company tn “Cavalleria Rusti- cana” and “Pinafore.” Hillman House, 226 North Capitol street— Anniversary of the Methodist Home for the 19th and S$ streets—Lawn Party, benefit of Institute of Our Lady of Mercy. —__»— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. “harles Macalester for Marshall Hail and Mount Vernon at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for River View at 10 a.m., 2:15 and 6:20 p.m. mer Estelle Randall for Glymont and Stes ¢ landings at 9:30 a.m. amer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 6 p.m. Trains leave street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Trains leave 123% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10, 11 a.m., 12:05, 2:05, 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling- ton and Fort Myer every half hour and Falls Church hourly from $:30 a.m. to 10:40 pm. —_>-— THURSDAY MARKETERS will find our tomorrow's display of Spring Lamb especially attractive. And we quote as low prices as you ought to pay. T. T. KEA (Strictly Home Dressed Meats), 85-51 Center mkt AUTOMATIC BLUE FLAME Oil Stoves. S. S. Shedd & Bro., 482 9th st. n.w. A map showing CAMP ALGER and sub- urbs of Washington n to all callers or sent to any addre: FOR YOUR ICED TEA Use “Kenney’s Cheon,” the best 50c. tea in America. Pure American-retined Sugars sold at cost. <Y, 8 city stores. orite gas ranges are the best. S. S. Shedd & Br nw hot_water con- , TIS 7th new. st. nw. CITY AND DISTRICT. Flag Day at Brent School. A very enthusiastic Flag day celebration was held yesterday by the pupils of Brent school, third divi Mr. W. J. Newton, ted by the p . Miss A. L. Grant, d over the exere Miss A. M. Patriotism” and little Frances re i appropriate verses. he school children gave a hearty rendl- tion of the popular national hymns, es- 9 ir own flag song, “Gloria, This song was written espe- ion by Mes: W. J. Ard of # Fesult Bib. box F. Oys « red by Commissioners. Th the Tha g orders have been issued by missioners h and 1 laid in the th of square 14 th from said alley to e west all i vitrified brick gut- of Pennsylv: 6th and 7th streets; le to appropria- R. Guerin master ing proper ve This Mystery valuable prize if you June Home th Call 7th str woman's or fre ted journa as. Baum, 416 Patriotic E. The pupils ¥ (ve ercises at Force School. of Force school had with them rday) the men who have di- ¢ in the ng of the school Commi ner Ross spoke most Barnard, who is ab- y, sent an enthusiastic ining his flag sentiments, and t Powell las Rev. children w Suvervisor Ennis, de prese: and rw their lighted the S were on a platform built in , under a ng of flags, seng national flag joined the teachers con spread in the cooking room. Bay Ridge. ehtful excursion resort on the for the season on eave B. and O. week days; £ Sundays. Round- jults and 25 cents for children.—Advt. _— Mrs. Perkins’ Paplls’ Recital. Mrs. Edw gave the first of her pu; evening at National attendance as large, manifestation of ap- nbers given. The program d included solos, duets, and all the . Croxton, Mrs. Con- nond Bingham, Joseph rnest and Mr. Cooper. will be given this even- Atlan- with plans, ts may be ng visitors, rison. rison has been ‘The will of George B. H: His estate ts devised to ay id for the purpose of S$ to a large number of rei: To Ballimore and Return $1.25 via Pennsylvania Railroad. Saturday and Sunday, June 18 and 19. ts good to return until Monday, June irains except Congressional limited. THE STAR BY MAIL. Persons leaving the city for any period can have The Star mailed to them to any address in the United States or Canada, by ordering it at this office, im person or by let ‘Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents for two weeks, or 50 cents per month. Invariably in advance. Sub- scribers changing their eddress from one Post-office to another should ave the last address as well as the FAVORS A REPRIEVE Attorney General Takes Action in Local Murder Cases, = Double Hanging Will Not Occur— Strather, Smith and Winston to Be Respited Until January. Attorney General Griggs decided this morning to recommend to the President that he grant a respite until the first Thursday in January, 1899, to William M. Strather, Edward Smith and Edward Winston, all under sentence of death for murder and awaiting execution at the Dis- trict jail. Strather and Smith were to have been hung tomorrow. The action of the Attorney General was taken after consultation with District At- torney Davis on a petition filed by F. 8. Key Smith, attorney for Smith, and Samuel D. Truitt, attorney for Strather. The peti- tion recited the facts of the trial and con- viction of both men, and the claim afte>- ward made in an appeal taken to the Court of Appeals that the trial judge in each case had erred in failing to instruct the Juries that they might qualify their ver- dicts in accordance with the act of Janu- ary 15, 1897, and the fact that the Court of Appeals, in affirming the action of the trial judges, had not been unanimous, Justice Shepard dissenting. The petition prayed for a respite In the carrying out of the sentences until the question at issue should be finally decided by the United States Su- preme Court, which body does not again convene until October. The law of Jaruary 15, 1887, provides that in every case where tha accused is found ‘uilty of murder or of rape under sectiuns or 5345, Revised Statutes, the jury may qualify their verdict by adding thereto “without capital punishment,” and when- 2ver the jury shall return a verdict so qual- ifled the person convicted shall be sen- tenced to imprisonment for life. An Important Question. Attorney General Griggs, after reading the petition, turned to District Attorney Davis, who, with Messrs. Smith and Truitt, was present, and said that he regarded the nted as a very important one. every federal-court in the nited States," he remarked, “and as it is a debatable question I am inclined to think that it should be finally decided by the Tnited States Suprem? Court.” Mr. Davis coincided with the Attorney General, and called his attention to the fect that in the case of Bram, tried for wurder in Boston, the trial judge took the view presented by Justice Shepard in his di: ting opinion here, making two judges en either side of the subject so far as it has been considered. if neral thereupon direct- ed that reprieves until the first Thursday in January, 180, be made out for Strather and Smith, in order to allow ample oppor- tunity to have the legal question arising in their cases determined by the United States Supreme Court. District Attorney Davis then suggested that Winstoa be included in the respite. It was found that Winston's counsel had made no application for such a reprieve as that asked for the other two men, al- though the question in his case was similar to that raised in their behalf. Attorney Smith said he would see that Winston’s counsel files such a pecition, whereupon the Attorney General stated’ that Winston would be included when this formality was complied with. The Murderers Notified. Word of the reprieve of the two murder- ers, Strathers and Smith, was received at the District jail by telephone shortly before 12 o'clock, and a deputy warden, Mr. Per- ry, went at once to inform the two con- demned men that they had another lease of life. Smith was sitting doggedly in his cell, the guard performing the death watch pacing to and fro in front of his cell. ‘They have decided to give you six mon.hs longer, you won't be hanged tomorrow,” he was told. Smith thought a moment. 1 wish it today and the whole thing Was over with,” he finally replied. ‘Two colored ministers were with Strath- y had come to console him in his ast Moments on earth, but now they con- gratuluied him. Strather seemed little d over the good news, declaring that had expected such action. The death watch that had been placed ver the two men will be removed this af- nm when Deputy Warden Russ ri ceives the official papers of the reprie it was fo: e. ated that they would not be ready delivery to him before 3 o'clock. yihing was in complete readiness for the double execution set for tomorrow. The gray scaffold has been tested, the Tropes cut and knotted. Two black suits of clothes had been ordered for the doomed men and were received at the jail just a few moments after word of the reprieve had been receivd. They will be stored away for use later, in case the men are aguin con- demned. Both Strather and Smith had long Leen resigned to their fate. —— To Sell Your Furniture. In disposing of your household goods go to C. G. Sloan & Co., 1407 G street, where you will get the best results.—Advt. — District Not Responsible. Mr. Abraham Levy, a cripple, recently had the misfortune to break one of his crutches by catching it in a water box on E street between 13th and 14th. His at- terneys, Messrs. Darr & Leckie, asked the District Commissioners to assist Mr. Levy to the extent at least of providing him with new crutches, contending that the water box was left in a dangerous condi- tion. The Commissioners have notified his #ttorneys that they are of the opinion that the District was not responsible for the ac- cident. — + Saturday and Sunday Excursions to Baltimore via Pennsylvania Railroad Only $1.25 round trip June 18 and 19. Tickets good to return until Munday, June 20. All trains except Congressional limited. —Advertisement. —_—.—_ Examination Rules Amended. The District Commissioners have amend- ed section G of the code for the examina- tion, registration and licensing of master and journeymen plumbers by inserting the following after the first sentence in said section: ‘Such applicant shall file with his appli- cation articles of co-partnership of the firm he represents. Any license based upon false information respecting the status of the applicant as a co-partnership shall be revoked.” ge Through Parlor Cur to Atlantic City via Peunsylvania Railroad. Commencing July Ist, a parlor car will be attached to 1245 p.m. train from Washing- ton, arriving at Atlantic City at 5:30 p.m. via Delaware bridge route. Returning, lea Auantic City 10:25 a.m., arrive Washington 3:30 p.m.—Advt. ——_._—_ Last Rites Performed. Funeral se over the remains of the late Philip A. Tracey were held this morn- ing at Oak Hill cemetery. Mr. Tracey had been a restient of this city for thirty years and was for some time employed m the store cf John T. Mitchell. Recently he has hetd a posiiion in the Post Office Depart- ment. ee $1.25 Baltimore and Return via B. & 0 Saturday and Sundey, June 18 and 19, valid for return until following Monday. ‘Tickets good going and returning on all trains, including 45-minute flyers.—Advt. Annual Memorial Meeting. The annual memorial meeting of the Knights of Pythias, under ths auspices of the Grand Lodge of the District of Colum- bia, was held last night at Eastern Pres- byterian Church. ‘There was a notable gathering of Pythians present, and Grand Chancellor John C. Yost presided. Rev. Dr. Easton offersd prayer and George W. Baumann, G. K. R. S., read a memoria} to the sixteen members of the order who have Gied during the past year. Addresses were Gelivered by W. F. Locke, Dr. Easton and Mr. FB. F. Phillips. —_——. De You Gradantet Let Gude attend to the floral decorations of the theater. 1224 F st.—Advt. CLOSING OF THE SCHOOLS. Preparations Being Made for th: Several Commencements. Preparations for the high school com- mencements and the closing exercises of ,the graded schools of the District, which take place next week, are progressing rap-. idly, and the different events will be held on the same elaborate scale as heretofore. At all of the graduating exercises Commis- stoner John W. Ross, who is in direct con- trol of the public school system, will pre- side, and the presidant of the District board of Commissioners, Mr. Wight, will present the diplomas. The first of the high school commence- ments will be held Monday evening, June 20, at 8 o'clock, at the National Theatr, when the boys and girls of the Business High School graduating class will receive their diplomas and be sent out in the world equipped for a business career. Commis- sioner Ross will presid3, and Commissioner Wight will make the principal address of the evening. Tuesday morning, June 21, the commence- ment exercises of the normal school will take plac> in the Franklin School building, at 13th and K streets northwest. The ex- ercises will begin promptly at 10 o'clock, end addresses will be made by Director Lane and Supervising Principal Clarke. A musical program will be rend2red by the classes. The commencement of the colored high schools will take place Wednesday evening, June 22, probably at the Academy of Mu- sic. The joint commencement of all the white high schools will take place at Convention Hall Thursday evening, June 23, when Rep- resentative C. H. Grosvenor of Ohio will make the address to the graduates. The closing exercises of the graded schools will take place Wednesday, June 22, the exercises to be held at the various school buildings. A musical recital by the pupils of the graded schools will be given Friday, Juna 17, at the Central High School, veginning at 9:30 a.m. The recital will be under the direction of Miss Scammell. ——————— THREATENS TO KILL. Mrs. Williams Objects to Construc- tion of Party Wall. Mrs. Sarah E. William, living at No. 721 7th street southwest, was today held by Judge Kimball in $200 real estate bonds to keep the peace toward Mr. George W. Barkran, a contractor. Judge Kimball was at first disposed to allow Mrs. Williams’ release on her personal bonds, but she re- fused to give her word that she would not break the peace, and the real estate bond was required. Mr. Barkman testified that he was em- ployed by the owner of a house next to that in which Mrs. Williams resides to build a party wall, and to do so it was necessary to take down one side of Mrs. Williams’ house. She got out an injunc- tion to prevent this, but this was dismissed Friday last. Mr. Barkman then proposed to begin the improvement, but was met by Mrs. Williams with the threat that she would kill the first man who removed a brick from the wall. Mr. Larkman decid- ed to do nothing in the matter that day, and waited until Monday, when he again went back to his work. Again Mrs. WiIll- ms threatened to kill the first man who dared to begin to tear down the wall, and Mr. Barkman then decided to invoke the ald of the law. About noon bail was furnished for Mrs. Williams, and she was released from ar- rest. Whilo waiting for the arrival of the bondsman Mrs. Williams became hysteri- cal and had to be removed from the court room on a stretcher and was given medi- cal attention. ee een EXCURSIONS. Marshall Hall has ever been a popular resort with those in this city, but never more so than during the hot days of this week. The steamer Charles Macalester has been comfortably filled on all her trips with little ones going to enjoy the many amusements to be found at the Hall, and with parents and others who want to spend the day in the cool river breezes which al- ways blow there. It never seems uncom- fortabiy warm there, no matter how hot the weather may be in the city. In spite of the warm weather dancing continues to be a popular amusement, Prof. Schroe- der's band being on hand’ every day to furnish good music. Those who do not care to carry luncheon can obtain every- thing they wish on the grounds. ‘Table @hote dinners, including the famous Mar- shall Hall clam chowder, are served daily on the arrival of the boat. Steamer Charles Macalester leaves 7th street wharf at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. for Marshall Hall and Mount Vernon. —— Red Cross at Camp Alger. Mr. b. H. Warner, who has b3en request- ed to represent the American National Red Cross at Camp Alger, visi that place to- day and had a conference with General Graham, commanding, and Colonel Girard, chief surgeon. Plans ware agreed upon for the immediate erection of a large hospital supply tent, to be stocked with relief stores, to be issued by the Red Cross agent under supervision of Colonel Girard. Mr. Warner said that while there had heen some complaints as to a lack of water and other things incident to the hasty or- ganization of so large an enterprise as a new camp containing as many soldiers as were !n the regular army before the war, system had commenced to prevail, and ail complications and annoyances were disap- pearing. a Free Cooking Lessons. Twice a day, 10:30 a.m and 2:30 p.m., at 614 12th st. n.w. Admission free.—Adyt. ns Demented and a Wanderer. Louis J. Jones, twenty-four years old, is missing from his home in Chicago, and it is possible that he has assumed the name L. Landaw. He left his home two weeks ago, and yesterday Inspector Mattingly re- ceived a circular from the Chicago police, asking that the force here look out for him. The circular says the young man is wandering about in a demented condition. When he left home he wore a diamond ring on his left hand and a picture of his father on his vest. He also wore a Royal Ar- canum button on his coat. —— Clearing Sale Remington and Orient wheels—easy terms. Bradbury's, 1225 Pa. ave, — Advertisement. a Child Sent to Jail. Georgie Addison, a colored girl, aged thirteen years, was today sent to jail by Judge Kimball to serve two months for breaking into the house of Robert B. Ten- ney and stealing one pair of lace curtains valued at $3; one ice cream freezer, $2; four glass bowls, $1; two butter plates, 50 cents; four plates, $1, and ten soup plates worth $2. The girl pleaded guilty. a eee Fine Carriages for June Weddings for hire at Downey's Model Stables, 1622-28 L st. Reasonable prices. "Phone 555.—Advt. ———— Funeral of Mrs. J. C. Sinclair. The remains of Mamle Griffin Sinclair, wife cf John C. Sinclair and daughter of Thomas and Mary Griffin, were laid to rest yesterday ‘n Oak Hill cemetery in tite presence of relatives and numerous friends. Requiem mass was celebrated at St. Mat- thew’s Church ty Rev. Father Bart, who paid high tribute to the memory of the dead. ees Free Cooking Lessons. Twice a day, 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., at 614 12th st. n.w. Admission free.—Advt. —_.—__. Pleads Not Guilty. Eugene Marlow, colored, indicted for manslaughter In having caused the death of Marcellus Bowic March 5 last by frac- turing his skull, was arraigned today be- fore Chief Justice Bingham in Criminal Court No. 1. The prischer pleaded not guilty, and was remanded to jail to await trial. Thos, Jones is his counsel. eS, Daniel Sullt lying at 8d an streets northwest, was a Passenger ec Bright- wood car last evening, and during the progress of the car his head struck against one of the trolley poles. Friends took him to his home. SWEET GIRE.. GRADUATES Thirtieth Annual: @ommencement of St « Columbia Theater:Crowded With In- terested and Enthusiastic Throng— Honors vAwarded, The commencement zxercises of St. Ce- cilia's Academy were-held in the Columbia Theater at 4 o'clock yesterday, and th2 ca- pacity of the house was tested to its limits. The bexes were occupied by prominent members of the clergy and the families of the graduates. The program was lengthy, but interesting, and the cool interior of the theater made the afternoon pass pleasantly for all. The exercises began with a pro- cession to the stage of the 160 pupils of the academy. An interesting musical program followed. Pretty International Drill. The chief attraction of the program, how- ever, was ar international drill, each na- tion being represented by four girls appro- rriately attired and each bearmg the ap- Froyriate flag. Each group entered to the national air of the country represented, played by Miss Tuohy. The climax was reached and the audience grew wildly en- thuslastic when “Hail Columbia” was play. ed and Miss Lena Gloyd appeared as Co- lumbia, enthroned, with the stars and stripes floating high above all the other banners. Her attendants, bearing naval pennants, were Misses Mary Heitfield, Mar- garet Eckloffe, Katharine McKenna and Anna Agnew. The drill closed with “Co- lumbia, the Gem of the Orean,” by full chorus. The valedictory was read by Miss Lena Gloyd, who chose “Ideals” for her subject. Essays, “The Power of Silence” and “Open the Shutter,” were read by Miss Hassett and Miss Carroll, and a jucm, “Life Blos- soms,” by Miss Howard. Award of Honors. After a short address by Rev. Father J. O'Brien, the honors were awarded to the following: Diplomas of graduation and gold medals to Misses Mary Helena Carroll, Mary Anna Hassett and Antoinette Katharine Howard and Miss Lena Gertrude Gloy: In the graduating and first senior classes a gold medal for correet deportment and at- tendance was drawn for by Misses Mary Carroll, Lena Gloyd, Mary Hassett, An- toinette Howard, Mary Bambrick, Mary Connor and Sara’ Carroll. In the ud and third senier classes a gold medal for correct deportment and at- tendance was drawn for by Misses Mary McCormick, Lulu Ryon, Frances Tuohey, Anna Agnew, Gertrude Higgins and Agnes Howard. in the intermediate class a gold medal for correct deportment and attendance was drawn for by Misses Julia Smith, Louise Higgins, Ellen McAllister, Mabel’ Walte- meyer, Agnes Holland, Eileen Moran, Helen Smith, Mary Guild, Margaret McCormick Ada Cross, ‘a Gloyd and Alice Murray In the Junior class a gold medal for cor- rect deportment and attendance was drawn for by Misses Katharine McAllister, Berna- dette Donohoe, May Perrott, Mary Ma- loney, Ellen Maloney, Adele oTrrens, Grace Lynch, Annie ‘Luohéy, Marie Loeffler, Louise Bride, Mary Talburtt, Hlsie Bute- baugh and Mabel Boyd. In the minim department a gold medal for correct deportment and attendance was drawn for by Misses Margaret Summers, Marie O'Donnell, Gerie Pellen, Nellie Lana- han, Jennie Mudd, Cetelia lley, Agnes Jameson, Caroline Dove, Katharine Agnew, Ray Parker, Mabel Donohoe, Mary Seibert and Jennie Maloney. Certificates were awarded as follow First senior class+Miss Mary Bambrick, M Mary Connor and Miss Sara Carroll. Second sen class—Misses He Dono- hoe, Mary McCormick, Lulu Ryon, France Tuohey, Maude Blaine and Margaret Eck- offe. Third senior class—Misses Ellen Boyle, Anne Agnew, Clara Donohoe, Gertrude Hig- gins, Anna Beuehert, Ethel Colvin, Ruby Colvin, Anna Ryan and Agnes Howard. Intermediate class—Misses Julia Smith, Grace Jennings, Marion Richards, Kath- arine McKenna, Louise Higgins, Agnes and Holland, Mabel Wultemeyer, Ellen er, Eileen Moran, Helen Smith, Mullin, Mary Guild, Margaret McCor- mick, Ada 's Clara Gloyd, Alice Mur- ray and Mary Heitfeld. Junior class—Misses Pearl Frye, Vicginia gnes O'Sullivan, Katharine cAllister, Emma Harrison, Mabel Boyd, Katharine Cristofani, Louise Bride, May Pzrrott, Mary Maloney, Bernadette Dono- hoe, Mary Brown, Mary Talbuvcit, Julia Connor, Ellen Maloney, Grace Lynch, Annie Tuohe Mary Parker, Margaret Curtin, Adele Torrens, Bernadine Scott, Elsie Bute- baugh, Marie Loeilier and Veronica L ch, Minim departm2nt—Misses Margaret Sum- mers, Marie Scannell, Gorie Pellen, Marie Johnson, len Lanahan, Jennie Mudd, Mary Dwyer, Cecilia Nalley, Agnes Jame- son, Jennie Malo , Sophia Tillman, Ella Sherman, Jenniz O'Connor, Caroline Dove, Marle O'Donnell, Gertrude Lynch, Alice Hill, Ray Parke Mabel Donohoe, Kather- ine ‘Agnew, Katherine Glacchett! and Lil- lian Emerson. In the minim department premiums were awarded to Misses Rose Schulteis, Marie Seibert, May Rupert, Ethel Repetti, Nellie Murphy, Margaret Murphy, Violet Parker, Agnes Mahler, Lena Meinburg, Lizzie Mein- burg, Mary Coleman, Lorine O'Connor, May Ecker, Ethel Scarnell, Dorothy Kelizher, Jennie Chelini, Pauline Johnson, Marie Higgins, Marie Winkelman and Ruth Es- tey. In the music department certificates were awarded to Misses F. Tuohey, L. Ryon, E. Moran, L. Gloyd, E. Colvin, A. Ryan, A. Agnew, E. Massari, E. Hazen, M. Thompson, V. Lockwood, M. Richards, E. Boyle, M. Guild, A. Cross, M. Waltemeyer, M. Heitfeld, K. Boswell, M. Maloney, M. Perrott, J. Connor, N. Maloney, L. Bride, M. Boyd, M. Parker, M. Bambrick, C. Gloyd, Li Emerson, I. Richards, M. Madi- gan, N. Lanahan, 'C. Dove, A. Richards, E. Talburtt, H. Durfu, M. Gorman, A. Hage, M. Loeffler, A. Murray, C. Donohoe, E. Rice, B. Hazen, EB. Anderson and V. Waltemeyer. Tn the art department certificates in painting, ofl, water colors, china, crayon and drawing were awarded to Misses May Miller, Mary McCormick, Rena Roeth, Em- ma Hazen, Frances Tuohey, Lulu Ryon, Lena Gloyd, Mary Guild, Clara Donohoe, Alice Murray and Emma Harrison. Ge aes MODEL OF THE MAINE. Waltemeyer, Miniature Battle Ship Placed in Com- mission Yesterday. The ceremonies outlined in The Star of yesterday to take place at the pension of- fice at 4 o'clock upon the occasion of the exhibition of the model of the battle ship Maine took place an@‘were a great suc- cess. The exercises opened with prayer by Rey. Dr. Coudon, theblind chaplain of the House. CommissionersEvans delivered the address and paid a glowing tribute to the gallant action of Cafitain Sigsbee of the lamented battle ship: Although insults were heaped uponshit: in a foreign land, he refrained in thosewstirring times from making reply. Thé»speaker bittegly scored Weyler, the butchér, and closed his enter- taining address with ‘® patriotic reference to the brave men swhe had gone forth to offer their lives, if<meed be, for the free- dom of a strugs ing ple. Mr. Edgar Barnes, son of ther der of the model, delivered with fineveffeet “The Artillerist’s Oath.” Senor Quesada ofttha;Cuban junta in this city. was next introduced and made a stir- ring address. He said his country had been struggling for three-quarters of a century for liberty, and in doing so had but fol- lowed in the footsteps of Washington, Jef- ferson and Adams.. He referred to the bar- barities practiced by Weyler, and said they were even worse than those of the Turks in Armenia. He said when Cuba is free she will send to her mother, the United States, the greatest and grandest nation, @ new Maine, phih shall stand as a monu- ment to her glorious wor! inion by vzalsing the starry wontons mission by es pennani while the “Star Spangled Banner’ was sung by ‘Chunn and chorus. After the benediction the exercises closed. $1.25 'To Baltimore $1.25 ‘Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Next Saturday and Sunday, June 18 and 19. Tickets good to return until. Monday, June 20, and good 3 AID ASSOCIATION. Meeting of Society Formed for Benefit of Volunieers. The meeting tonight of the District of Columbia Volunteers’ Aid Association, which will be held in the érill hall of the National Guard Armory over Center mar- ket, promises to be one of great interest and enthusiasm. The association is one that has been formed for the purpose cf a‘ding the District soldiers In the fleld ty providing them with little necessaries «nd conveniencer that cannot be had from the government. One of the objects of the or- ganization 1s to provide proper food and clothing for any of the boys in blue wl.o may become ill or are wounded. The mMeet- ing tonight is for the purpose of perfecting organization and the ratificatioa of the selection of officers previously made by the committee in charge of that work. All friends of the District regiment and volun- teer soldiers are cordially invited to be present and to become members of the as- sociation. The active membership fee is but 25 cents per month. The mieeting will be held at 8 o'clock. Entrance to the ar- mery 1s over the bridge from Pennsylvania avenue. —_>—__ JURY IN JULY. Notice Given That a Panel Will Be Needed. Notice that a jury will be needed for the July term has been given Justice Bradley in Criminal Court No. 2 by District Attor- ney Davis. This 1s an unusual proceeding, as the justices are not anxious to sit dur- ing July; but the crowded state of Mr. Davis’ calendar makes it necessary. Jus- tice Bradley will, of necessity, preside and Mr. Shillington will prosecute the cases for the government. Three men who have committed hom!- cide will be tried. One is Eugene Marlow, who killed Marcellus Bowie. The second is Chas. Kuhnert, who killed Thomas J. Coyle March 19 last. James Riley, who killed James Mahaney May 19 last, is the third. Marlow’s indictment was yesterday returned by the grand jury. Another case likely to come up is that of Horah, who shot Fowle last month as the result of a domestic scandal. Frank Miles, the District clerk, who 1s charged with embezzlement, is also slated for trial. The Kieckhofer case aiso may come to trial, if the chief justice rules adversely upon the defendant's demurrer and the other trials have been concluded. This promises to be a long, wearisome trial. Mr. Davis will not conduct the prosecution. He 1s disq' ified, as he was attorney for the defendant's bondsmen before becoming Gistrict attorney. Mr. Shillington will act for the government. aie cee LOCAL PAPERS MAY BE USED. Provisions of 2 Bill Passed by the Senate. The Senate yesterday passed a bill origi- nating in that branch of Congress which epeals the provision of the act of July , 1876, requiring that “in no case of ad- vertising for contracts for the public ser- vice shall the same be published in any nev per printed in the District of C lumbia unless the supplies or labor cov- ered by such advertisement are to be fur- nished or performed in said District of Co- lumbia.” The bill was passed upon request of the Secretary of War. In asking that it be acted upon favorably Mr. Hawley said he could see no object for such a law as the bill was intended to repeal. en HOLY CROSS ACADEMY. List of Graduates and Program of Commencement. ‘The annual commencement of Holy Cross Academy will take place Friday afternoon at ) o'clock at Lafayette Square Opera Hot The following young ladies will graduate: Frances Lebanon, Mo.; Miss Jeanette Cooney, Washington, D. C.; Miss Mary Collins, Washington, D. C.; Miss Ethel Hendershott, Washing- ton, D. C. ton, D. C ton, D. C. The program in which participate is as follows: Marche, op. 44, Thome, pianos—Misses M. O'Donnell, F. Ferry, M. and A. McGrath, harp—Miss L. Wilson; chorus, “The New Lord Now Vic- torious,” Mascagni; scherzo, op. 31, No. 2, Chopin, pianos—Misses H. Toumey, M. Col- lins; sémi-chorus, ‘“Miserere,” Verdi; sym- posium, Our Flag: Its History, Miss Ethel fendershott; TheRted, Miss Frances Bland; he White, Miss Mary Collins; The Bl Miss Mary O'Donnell; Its Future, Helen Toumey; Tarantella, Liszt, pi Miss Mary O'Donnell, W. ; Miss Helen Toumey, W shing- shing- the pupils will Misses E. Warthen, G. Karns; choru “Song of the Vikin; ” Faning; ‘The Sta of Empire,” seniors; Polonaise, Thomas, Miss P. Evans; ensemble playing, Mazu' Tocaben, St. Angela’s Musical Circl valedictory, Miss Helen Toumey; confer- ring graduating gold medals and diplomas, “Phos. 8. Lee; address to the gradu- T. J. Shahan, D. D.; dis- tribution of certificates. EARLY CLOSING. Piano and Music Dealers to Shocten Hours During the Summer. ‘The early closing movement has reached the piano and niusie dealers of this city, and an agreement has been reached to close during the summer months at 5 o'clock in the afternoon every day except Saturday, when 1 o'clock will be the clos- ing hour. ‘The agreement to close early has, it is understood, received the signatures of all the principal music houses except that of John T. Ellis & Co., and it is expected that when Mr. Bayly of that house returns 10 the city he will readily agree wiih his as- sociates in the trade. One of the representatives of the music business in speaking on the subject to a Star reporter today said: “One woull think that among piano end music dealers there should be the greatest amount of harmony, but, unfortunately, that has not been the case heretofore. The competition has been so great that it has engendered rivalries that have in some in- stances been unfortunate. There is now, however, a better feeling, and it is believed that this good feeling will grow so that when the National Piano Manufacturers’ Association shall’ hold its meeting here next year every music dealer will do ms best to make the sessions successtul und all will work together in perfect good ra- ture and friendliness. That meeting, by the way, will be a big thing for Wash- ington, and we piano men are going to show the manufacturers that we can enter- tain them in great style.” ———_. TO REGULATE PLUMBING. The House, Bill Passed by the Senate. The Senate yesterday passed, without amendment, House bill 6954, to regulate plumbing and gas fitting in the District of Columbia. The bill only needs the signa- ture of the President to become a law. The bill provides “that the Commissioners of the District of Columbia be, and they are hereby, authorized to appoint a plumbing board, to be composed of two master plumb- ers, one Journeyman plumber competent to be licensed as master plumber, and two employes of the District of Columbia hav- ing a knowledge of plumbing and gat fit- ing and sanitary work, whose compensa- tion shall be $300 per annum each, payable monthly. A majority of the board shall be deemed compétent for action. “Bec, 2. That in addition to such advisory duties as said Commissioners shall assign them, it shall be the duty of said plumbing board to examine all applicants for Moense as master plumbers or gas fitters, and to report to said Commissioners, who, if sat- isfled from such report that thé applicant is @ fit person to engage in the ess of plumbing or gas fitting, shall issue a li- genye BY such person to engage in such in “Sec. 8. That applicants for licenses masise: plumbers: = gas — a nty-one years of age, must make appli- cation in their own handwriting, and must accompany such application with a certifi- cate to good character, by at least Teputable citizens of the Dis- trict of Columbia. * “Sec. 4. That the fee for a license as mas- fine of not than $5 nor more than a ‘aity for violating this law, : HOPE TO INVADE PORTO RICO. The District Voluntecrs Anxious for Foreign Service. Mr. Michael Barry, who lives at Mas chusetts avenue and 2d street northwest, received a letter yesterday from his brother, James Barry, who is a District volunteer at Tampa. In the letter the writer says he expect2d to have been in Porto Rico before this time, and all the men are greatly dis- appointed at being kept back. They hope, however, that during the next week there may be an opening for them, and they also hope there will not be another recall of the order. “The weather here is very warm during the day,” he writes, “but cool at night. We have good salt water bathing, and now that there are improvements made in every- thing we are beginning to feel quite at home. There is no shelter where our tents are pitched and we seck the shai? as much as possible.” With the exception of a few cases of in- @isposition there is now no sickness among the District men, he adds. He tells of ths soldiers having been paid off last week, and many of them he says have aot a cent left. The men contributed $2 each to the mess, and now the fare is a decided improvement on what they had before. “I am now stretched in my tent.” writes the volunteer, “with the sun blazing on me. I tell you when we return, if we ever do, our flesh will be good and hard, and any of us will be able to break 100-yard records. My tentmate is Jack O'Brien, from 14th end N strests.” In conclusion h? refers to the difficulty with mail matter, the delay in (ransmission ef letters, and says that packages of good things from home, as well as light under- Wear, are always acceptab! — ee FLAG DAY EXERCISES. Special Service by W. R. C., Depart- ment of Potomac. The Woman's Relief Corps, Department of Potomac, held special services last even- ing at Hamline M. E; Church, 9th and P streets. By 7:45 o'clock the house was crowded, delegations from every post and corps in the department being present. Lincoln Post, Captain Hazer, commander, came in a body and occupied special seats. The chairman, Mrs. Ida V. Hendricks, who has been ill since Decoration day and not able to be out to services, and her com- mittee, Mesdames Chase, Van Fleet, Thompkins and Thompson, had been dili- gent in preparations for the meeting. The: ram was as follows: Music, U, S$. 4th Artillery Band; invocation, Re sons, department chaplain; ad- 2 k, department pres- ident; exerc Florence Roach principal tie Knoll leader, participa Deggs, Mason Grasty, Griffith, Helen Rice, Frieda Noble, Edna Turnburke, Warren Spencer, Nicholas Schl Marie Burton, Una Ray, Frances flag salute, Ka- din by Elmer Roy Plant, Je: Nall, Julian Holland, Jay Mendell, Davis and Nettie Grossart; recita- e American declamation, by Bessie Wil- “History of the FI declaimation, ter Edward Kaiser, “Address to the eclamation, by Miss Johan’ Mi ber, “Two Heroes;” soprano solo io- lin, Miss Annie Kne and Miss Clemence Stinzing, “‘The Stars and Stripes Forever;” Pianist, Miss Carrie Bitting; address; *, by the band; solo, by s Ida Oneil, “The Star Spangled Banner;” flag accom- paniment, by Mr. E. B. ord of the ship Machias, and Mr. Frost, Washington High School; address, Rev. Dr. Strickland; music, by male quartet of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church choir, Prof. J. T. Layton rs, W. Elkins, F. Williams and Orme; address, by Arthur Hen- dricks, department commander, G. A. R.; music, by Mrs. Cecelia Fentress, “Annie Laurie,” soloist to United States Marine Band, accompanied by Mrs. K. Phillips of Lincoin W. R. C.; music, by band; benedic- tion, Rev. W. R. Stricklen. The department commander and staff and department president and her staff occu- pied seats on the platform. The whole pro- gram was well rendered and the immense audience listened with rapt attention dur- ing the entire rvice. The church was elaborately decorated by We should like to have you try Cleveland’s baking powder, because we are sure that it will mean another customer for us. You have nothing to lose. Your grocer will give you your money back if you are not satisfied. Cleveland Baking Powder Co., New York. the following young men from the U States navy yard: E. B. Crawford, O. Tayler, H. A. Davis, J. J. Donohue ana $ Bowe. 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A., va, Jolly MUSIC & DANCING ALL Ba¥’ & EVENING. amer Saml. J. Pentz will leave at 10 ain, 2:15 and 6°20 p.m., stopping at Aleaax CHILDREN Jel1,14,15816 Fats. (ander ten years) Ibe. Planked Shad At Marshall Hall. Steame: * Blak. 2:80 p.m.) Fare (Round Trip) 25c. PLANKED SHAD DINNE! Steamer at Marshall Hall, Chowads All a) ine nts— ev L. u BLAKE CAPTALN, To Mount Vernon, (TOME OF WASHINGTON), ALLY, PT SUNDAY, —from 7th st. f at 10 a.m. ind 2:30 p.m. Fare. , Wc. Admission to grounds a § CFThe si ales Macalester was built expres for the LADIES’ MOUNT VERNON ASSOCIATION, — No other _com- pany is permitved to sell admission tickets to Mount TBE NO ON AND MARSHALL HALL MBUAT CO.—LIMITED. tel2-40,t8 CITY ITEMS. Still Talking Big Barga Rooms Fapered with Rich. Stylish Paper for only $2 up. F. G. Nolte, $10 9th st. It ——_.— “Dove Brand” Lead the World. No other Hams are so sweet and toothsome. They've been finest for more than years. Miller & Krogmann, Center & K St. Mkts.1 pa ere Another New Shipment Today of those splendid one-dollar Outing Shirts, selling so rapidly at 49c._ Yes, 49c.—Madras —Cheviot—Percale, etc. Some with 2 extra collars and extra link cuffs—85 diff. pat- terns. Biggest assortment and lowest prices ever known. Look in our H st. #in- teres feast your eyes. C.Auerbach,7&H. je AMUSEMENTS, COLUMBI Tonight at 8:15. Only Matinee Saturday. Society Comedy in four acts, by STEELE MACKAYE, WON AT LAST. % ‘The Entire Company. Prices: Evins. 25«., and Te. Next Week THE ALMIGHTY DOLLAR. jatinees, 25¢. and 5 NEW NATIONAL. Contig The sels SUMMER SEASON. The National Opera Cues IN A GRAND DOUBLE BILL, Cavalleria : Rusticana Wed. | Suita. Pinafore. | MATS. NEXT WEEK, = Sat. art es Prices, pucuess.” | 25, 50, 75¢. Glen Echo. ALLEN & TOWERS. Managers. FREE_ADMISSION TO THE GROUNDS. THE Parry Opera Co. In a Grand Production of the Ares sy eae PRICES ALWAYS 10c. AND 25c. OPEN DAY AND EVENING. Service a in carte. THE fo ‘ND. MASCAGNI'S MASTERPIECE, Complete productions of both operas,| | 25c. | Jel4-i8tt WEEK BEGINNING JUNE 13, CHIMES OF NORMANDY Cafe i(ORAMA. 18-6t-B1 jal arrangements made for BICYCLE RACES. PARK BICYCLE CLUB BOARD TRACK, Conduit Road. NIGHT RACING BY ELECTRIC LIGHT, June 18, at 8 P.M. chase i NN Table d’Hote CHASE Dinners, $1. Come out and the cool and refreshing ‘breeze on the porch lawn. . All Refreshments at City Jel4-144 Btn COLONIAL BEACH. _ SET BEACH. Y ers and tickets, Droop's Music a. ave. Dw. ADAM F, WURACH, Manager. Je18-15 5 ae ‘*EricssonLine Excursions ATTRACTIVE ER ROUTE FROM LALTIMORB To Philadelphia (daylight trips), Wednesdays and Fridays, at 7:30 a, To Philadelphia and return (ten days) To Philadctphi fay (trou PLtludelpbis.t May and return (ten days). ‘To Cape May and return (senson)... ‘fo Atlantic City (from Philadelphia & utic City and return jten days) To Atlantic City and return (season). . To Asbury Park, an Grove, Long Brauch... To Asbury Pr: n Grove, Long Branch «nd hia by rail)...$6.00 To New York (from Philadelphia by rail) $4.00 To New York and return (eleven days)... --.. Dally steamers (except Sundays) from wharf, Light ‘and Pratt stiects, at 5 p.m. Write for de- scriptive pamphlet of the route and the great fisb- ing grounds at Betterton. Tickets for sale at OF- FICE ONLY. Also tickets to Albans, Try Sapa. toga Springs, Newport, R. 1: Fall River la ven, Bridgeport, Conn: Portland, Me., and pointe north. Tickets to Philadelphia on sale in Washing- ton at B. & O. Ticket Offices, Pennsylvania avenue, and B. & 0, depot. CLARENCE SHRIVEL, Agent, 204 Light st., Baltimore, Md. Jo8-88ee FOR AN OUTING GO TO RIVER VIEW, WASHINGTON’S FAVORITE RESORT. Mere Attractions Than All the Other Resorts Combined. Take steamer SAMUEL J. PENTZ daily, except Sonday, at 10 2:15 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays, 11 aw), 2:45 an m. YOU SHOULD SHOOT THE CUUTE, Music day and evening by the River View Ore chertra, Chris. Arth, jr., conductor. Tickets, 25c. Children, 1Be. A few choice dates still open for charter. Je6-tt E. 8. RANDALL, 'roprietor, FOR A DaY’s OUTING ‘Take the New U. 8. Mail Steamer, ESTFPLLE RANDALL, Dally except Sunday to GLYMONT aud return, Lea River View wharf, foot 7th st., at 9:80 am. turning about 8 p.m. ‘Tickets, rcund trip, good day of tssue, 25c. Children, round trip, good day of issue, 15c. Je2-tt F. 8. RANDALL, Proprietor. STEAMER BARTHOLDI FOR CHARTER, BY Dax or we inde, for sale a Ba ND & £0%" foot of F st. and N. HW. ave. n.w. eres & ‘Withington