Evening Star Newspaper, May 1, 1900, Page 11

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1900-16 PAGES. 11 JOHN MERNA'S RECENT LOCAL TRAGEDY RECALLED RY A CABLE DISPATCH. With Merna’s Connection Those Charged With Participation in ruiate man w His act was a mys- tery to the few is he hed and the on is the first thing on learned that would tend co hi from London, - dated April Dublin of consider- cles there w an, the thr la in connection witt Welland orts come from a conne horities anticipate some depagures from the city. It is said the John’ Nolin had prevjously been arreste ity in change Court ex- and John Merna ovember, and od that Merna has been It is further nd the others ar be thrown on several t the men under arrest in > had a hearing, but the re- sult of it is not known here. Arrival in United States. Accoriing to the information received from London, Merna and his companions reached the United States in November or Decemh of last year. Merna and a man named Walsh appeared in this city about Christmas. and they managed to get em- ploy at the 9th street saloon as bar- tend They were Irishmen from the old country and were apparentiy good friends. T nployer knew nothing of them ex- they told him. It was stated at they had come to th € in a few months before and that t f work. Being in need of help, per employed thet Was thirty-six years Ith and spirits the During the da lock at night Re was behind the eaving the saloon, he went upstairs aiterwi his dead to show his c¢ don me ven Decent Buria The body of the bartender was given a decent burial] and his eff. were turned over to the police to the suit time of his death, and an evere e among his p of the loc left here, delph Merna’s room w LG room showe from Ireland Story Dixbelieved. tor of the saloon where Merna Merna’s haying his comra There was no at the time the > saloonkeeper, and ied, belonged in the rd from Walsh loyment, but been d since’ the fatter left felt certain that this particular John and afffiction. —s-___. PASTMASTERS HONORED. Masons Present Jewels to arteen—The Program. A. A. M. (colored), lon, en- last sters’ jewels were presented Colored ¥ hagoras Lodge, F. Jackson, A. W. Tancil, J. H. Bur- <. Dorster, IL W. Scott, W. H. J. H. Hannon, P. Th H. 8. . J. O. Bampfield. G. W. Pitts, J. L. n and J. T. Beason. was rendered in e of a large number of visitors W. L. Tig: History of O. Bam yur De- S__ Jackson: Y. Arnett cael 5 AB 3 Hix Love of Liqnor. guilty of being drunk, but T ain" pmas sald when ar- ott's court today on a iceman Mad- s men ou the s fondness for ago he went on a spree. and < $0 he sold his clothes. to the wharf drunk and oH he river. i tirere is to be said.” the de- ‘wered, when asked if he had ‘ou are a good business udge sald to Thomas, ‘ol your taste for Hquor. A penalty of $10 or fifteen days was Im- posed. ——__— Capt. Johnson’ Funeral. The funeral of Capt. Sherman A. John- son of the Treasury, Department, who died early yesterday merning, will take place tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in Ar- : cemetery. Services will earlier in the afternoon at s Church by, Rev. J. B. Perry. n®ral are being ar- by the patriove aud Masonic orders mged. —_> A Distingaixhed Lectarer From India. Mr. tipm Chandra Pal will, by arrange- deliver a free discourse on the philo- 11 thought of In at Typographical 15 G t nasthwest, Thurs- at 8 o'clock. Mr. Pal cam or “war caste, as they call Dor he could not tolerate the an- nd has identified him- jamay and secretary of a soejal reform league. rusand of the picked men rit with the nations, cal bistyry quaintance with y all philos- Mr. Pat is p.be in_no wise pe- his speeches being a. tare combina- sehylarghip, and wit. His the Compara- ew “York re- rnard Club, he is to be the guest y during “the liberal congress, at Invited to speak. His dates are June 2. when he returns to In- $ being the only opportunity ton will have to hear this distin- guished speaker, sordortet foe a dedeedgete eee pete SUICIDE | seteeteerreracnecocneeeneeoneeennnnnnnnrnnnonnndnnndeonneEgreaags The Palais Re Town talk,—these bargain garments. Unusual bargains,—_the. wanted 1900 White India Linon Waists without yoke at back. Scarce,at full prices, is it strange that thirty- ‘required yesterday for their selling? And the crowding increases as the news is five salespeople were carried. Two places of distribution now,—on first floors roum adjoining elevator, and in third floor suit parlors. n ff White Linon Shirt Waists, with insertions of laces and em- broidery ; some as illustrated; some hem- stitched. Laun- dered collars; soft and laun- dered cuffs ; sizes 32 to 44, in all styles. 75C€ Worth $1.25. 48c of all be quality. Lining Bargains. yard for best of 19¢ Silk-finish Per- 15c ealtnes and Shrunk Linen Canyai More startlingly true—19e yard for 45¢ qu: ity Mereerized Moreen. sSondeadentretesondontontonzoeteatententontent = ARc itead of $1 for the genuine Koch “Pul- 3 ley” Belt, of best double-face black satin ribbon, Look for the inventor's name—Koch—on > [De "5 the Black Satin “Panes” nelts that 3 Sell elsewhere up to 35c each. Now and then advertised as a rare bargain at 25e. For sale in Ribbon Department. Seadpeseegons B * B Mee ‘% 49c for 68c erally retailed at 75c. is The Palais Royal's well-known undergarments, ! “Broken lots,” but when combined, choice of 1,250 Gowns, Skirts, Drawers, Lace Bargains. ard for ‘Torchon and Valenciennes 3c Eaces up to 4 inches wide, Yoon worth Joc. Imported broken match’ sets—whole pisces Big table full of them. And Embroideries. Qe yart for Cambric and Swiss Embroid- eries worth up to ie yard. Broken match sets—a table full to left of @ street entrance. “Pylley” Belts. Soh Sa Silk Waists, Some worth $6. : CF Taffeta “Sitk Wal: corded and tiny cluster tucks back, front and sleeves. Black and alt - the new colors, in all sizes. Ribbon Bargains, DSc yard for best quality Taffeta Silk Ribbons up to 6 inches wide; plain colors and novelties; worth up to 68¢ yard. Maker's surplus stock, Sailor Hats. SOc tor the new Knox Shape Ju Straw of 1900. White, with’ bluck and navy bands. $1.25 for miiliners’ $1.50 Sbort-back Sailors. A Maker’s Stock. 10,823 pieces of Leather Goods all go on the long center aisle bar- gain tubles tomorrow — at prices that seem and are tidiculously Lit- tle. 19¢ fer Pleces worth up to 65e....Witness the Finger Purse as illustrated; well made, of superior leather, small or large “mitial good Leather Belts, including Tat est ‘Pulley’ effects, at only 19¢ And Grain Leather Pocket Books, with outside pocket And sample pleces of other 25¢ to 6he guods at only 19¢ for chotee. Silk Waists, 0098, Some worth $10. €7The maker closes out the balance of his stock— and thus all the season's best styles are represent- ed. Exclusive novelties included. Parasol Bargains. $3.9 for choice of a maker's pamples | representing and Colored Silk Sun-rain Umbrell up to $7.50 each. Fleeting bargains these. Veil Bargains. A8c for White Applique Lace Vells, worth $1. These were imported for a ee Ne oT bat very exclusive New York house. yet they come here at half price. The Newest Belt, Of best leathers, cut so as to conform to the figure—pulley ef- fect. Your Initial in sterling sil- ver on each—59c instead of $1. B5c fr pieces worth up to $1 --.-Choice of all kinds of best Leather Pocket Be ks, Card Cases, Letter Books an made to retail And Lent Kle trimming. Chatelaine Bags of fine with metal trimming... pieces produced by the maker to retail up to $1 are bere at 35¢ for choice. Underwear. as good as gen- giving Corset Covers and Chem- Regular patrons know them and will flock here tomorrow. Seesentondontenseetessoote norte nse pens tpeteets a : $ 8 MN AAA RA es ter .t $3.50 where. for only $2.75. heretofore offered at 98c for Silk-like Skirts. Regular visitors have seen them here up to now at $1.98. Only 98¢ now—because the maker ends his season with handing over his surplus at our price. Skirts that feel, look and wear like silk—for only 98c. Toilet Sets, dec- Basement Floor ) orated in artis-° Best Lawn Mowers, warranted. a . . Garden Hose, 25 feet for. tic designs *and art’ ¥ Gardén Hose, 50 feet for. ees ees Three-ply Hose, 25 feet. colorings. Ten pieces. = 50 feet. . Three-ply He Bet-, han the best’ . best ste Garden Trowel, good Seeds, all kinds, soGarden Grass See! here or else- Grass Hooks, usually 25¢. rdeit Weeders, usually Bulbs at half florists’ prices. _. The Palais Royal, CLO OAL EIA OEE EEREEESSEEEAM AMES a as a te as a te as te as ad a OD Dinner only $5.95. s decorations ste qua ed at $7.95 set. A. Lisner, Sets English importation. 100 full size pieces at Floral in three colors. Quality equal best previously offer- White Linon 66c Wa one stylepictured to Worth St. the left hand. Other — attrac- tively new ef- fects, in tuck plaits, cords and hemstitch- ing. All sizes, in all styles. First floor. Glove Bargains. palr for Fown Suede- SOc st lisle Gloves. These famous London- made lisle glov look on the hand like suede kid. 3-claap or buttons. Buckle Bargains. 25 ses este nes vee ae enough to fill a little table at G street entrance. Come early. ered by 25c. for Union Suits. Spring-weight Glove-fitting Combination Suits, here in-all styles, including those with the new short dress-shield sleeves and knee- Extra good value at 25c. length pant: Suits at 39c¢, made to retail at 50c. yal and Those Wash Waists. 15 air tor the usual 25¢ Side Combs. Styie. as in the illus- tration, but without more than one pair to each purchaser merchants buying by the dozen. SDs testosterone a a a a as Eh a a a a ee sects Oa te tee a Be TS Skirt Bargains. $4.98 fiimeitan Tints Hite, Sik latest double Inverted plait back. Compan- jon bargain to the shirt waists told of above. "Third floor. Soap Bargains. 12¢ fer Woodbury’s 2he “Facial Soap and Facial Cream. More beneficial than most of the spring medicines you take iuternally—a pure skin food. “Shellene”’ Combs. Z5c pair for those mounted In Jewels, as in the pictare. Also choice of nearly a quarter hundred other styles, facsimtles of real shell, that will not warp or split. the Jewels. Only 2) pairs, Not to prevent us being both- seahendonhontestonts ee ete 0 are the “Oneita” Union zes for ladies and children. All of G & 11th Streets. rede onde ntoateateetontontontontedtoetoetunnions i se = eye - \ z as $ > = = Sededeentheeeededeteteteteetetntetetetntes AFFAIRS {iN ALEXANDRIA CLOSE OF APRIL TERM OF THE COUNTY COURT. Disposition of Cases Brought Before the Tribunal—Monument Assocta- tion Incorporated—General News. Evening Star Bureau, No. 701 King: street, Bell Telephone, No. 106, ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 1, 1900. The April term of the Alexandria county court came to a close yesterday afternoon after the transaction of considerable busi- ness. The indictmient against Constable James W. Gains, charging him with unlaw- ful collection of taxes, was referred to Jus- tice of the Peace Thompson for trial. The inst George Myer, charged with ing liquor on Sunday and keeping a dis- reputable ho was continued. On mo- tion of attorney for the defendants Judge Love continued the casés of Moses Jackson and Walter Jones, indicted for assaulting and robbing James Williams. Tt was tes- tified that Wilflams was suffering from serious injuries, and the judge refused ap- plication for bail, and the prisoners were remanded. Bench warrants were issued for the arrest of Harry Smith and Olley Morton, who are under indictment for being parties to the assault on Williams. George Riggs, who broke jall some weeks ago with Morris Carroll, was arraigned on the charge of interfering with an officer in the discharge of his duty. The case was brought from a magistrate’s court and the commitment was found to be defective. Riggs was, however, remanded to jail to await trial on another indictment. 2 Involuntary Manslaughter. In the case of Thomas Blsey, colored, who was placed on trial in the corporation court yesterday, charged with the murder of William Pinkney, the jury in the after- noon returned a verdict of guilty of unin- tentional manslaughter, fixing the penalty at $5 fine. Remains of Another Man. A story is current here to the effect that the body which was interred in. this city about three weeks ago as that of Frank Ennis was the remains of another person. Information furnished by river men ts that another body found at Mattawoman Thurs- day last 1s that of Frank Ennis. Ttie story is that papers bearing young Ennis’ name and letters to him weré found on the sec- ond body discovered, which was washed ashore at Mattawoman and was buried there. The first body buried is supposed now to be that of a stranger drowned near Quantico two months ago. Monument Association Chartere: The Washington Monument Assotiation of this city has been chartered in the cir- cuit court by Judge C. E. Nicol. The as- sociation has a capital stock of $500 and is authorized to acquire Jand to the value of 25,000. The officers are William B. Smoot of this city, president, and Alexander J. Wedderburn of Fairfax, treasurer. ‘The purpose of the association is to erect a monument in_this city to the memary of George Washington. . General Matters. * Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Mary Walsh, wife of Mr. Thomas Walsh of Burgundy, Fairfax county, took-place terday afternoon from St. Mary's Cath- olic Church, Rev. Father H. J. Cutler offi- ciating. Interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery. i - The remains of C. Columbus Bradley; a former Alexandrian, who died’ near War- renton, were brought here yesterday after- noon and placed in a-vault in the Metho- dist Protestant cemetery. A close and exciting base ball game was played at the Episcopal High School Sat- urday afternoon between the High School team and a nine representing the Wood- bury Forest High School of Orange, the locals being defeated by a score of 14 to 13, The funeral of John Mills took place yes- terday afternoon from his late residence on South Lee street. Rev. Frank J. Brooke conducted the servic Pursuant to an act of the Virginia legis- lature establishing confederate -pension boards, Judge C. E. Nicol of the’ circuit court has appainted the tollowing to co stitute the board for Alexandria count Dr. Lewis E. Gott, Frank Hume, George H. Rucker, Wiliam H. Palmer and James E. Clements. The following delegates _ representing Alexandria will leave here this evening to attend the state democratic convention, which meets in Norfolk tomorrow morn: ing: J. M. Hil, T. Alton Moore, Leonard Marbury, Charles Bendheim, John T. Har- rison, Gardner L. Boothe, Samuel H. Lunt, co Davis and Col. Francis L. Smith: Those from Alexandria county. who will at- tend the convention are Andrew A. Lip: comb, Curtis B. Graham, Augustus Davis, Walter M. Varney and Frank Hume. The congregation of the Methodist Protestant Church has arranged for a_re- ception In the church this evening at o'clock to Rey. Edwin A. Warfield, newly appointed pastor. ‘The confederate pension board for Alex- andria city has organized by the election ot Col. K. Kemper, chairman, and John M. Johnson, secretary. Col. R. P. W. Garnett left today to at- tend the May session of the United States court in Richmond. Returning, Col. Gar- nett will visit his ancestral home in Es- sex county. on the Rappahannock river. Se For St. Rose Industrial School. The audience at the Lafayette Square Opera House last night was “not so large as the merits of the entertainment or the object for which it was given justified. Ic Was for, the benefit of the Sisters of St. Rose's Industrial School and the particl- pants in the affair were the Georgetown University Musical and Dramatic clubs, the Carroll Institute Dramatic Club and Orchestra. All the numbers were well re- ceived and encores were frequent. The popular favorites were Joe Cullen, banjoist;” George O'Connor and Maurice J. O'Gor- man. The one-act ‘sketch, “Her Predica- ment,” by W. H. Conley and Miss Mira Civaller, made a hit, and the trial scene nom the “Merchant of Venice” was well read. the —_.__ Auxillary Organized. Auxillary Garrison, No, 2, Regular and Volunteer Army and Navy. Union, was or- ganized last evening at the G. U..O. O. F. Hall, with twenty-four charter members, This auxiliary garrison is composed of the women relatives and friends of Gen. Guy V. Henry Garrison, No. 43. The officers are: Mrs. Katie Edwards, lady com- mander; Mrs. Julia Blakey, vice com- fi msacer: Miss Carrie Tolson, deputy com- mander; Mrs. Susie Edwards, adjutant; Mrs. Susie Hart, paymaster; Mrs. R. E.| Lee, qartermaster; Mrs. Mary - Brown, chaplain; Mrs. Mary Valentine, officer of the day; Mrs. Josephine West, officer of the guard; Mrs. D. Bowens, sentry; Mrs. Barnes, color bearer. Five honorary mem- bers were enrolled. Inspector General M. J. Hackett and several officers and mem- bers of Garrison No. 43 were present. eee oe apin Auxiliary Meeting. Chapin Auxillary held its regular month- ly meeting Saturday evening, Mrs. A. B. Martin, the president, presiding. Reports of the different superintendents showed progress in the securing of means for the entertainment of the National W. Ci T. U. convention, which will assemble in this city in November. « Hereafter the meetings will. be held in the rooms of the People’s Mission, 910 Pennsylvania. avene northwest, instead of 1530 G street. A social hour with refreshments followed the regular program, during which Miss Alice Kimball sang, and an officer of the United States army recently returned from Luzon gave an entertaining account of army canteens, W. C. T. U. and Chris- tian Association work in that island. He also spoke of the great reverence of most of the natives for the United States flag, never failing to give the ‘seldier’s salute when by it, la PERMANENT COMMISSION PROPOSED TO CONSIDER, CONDEMNA- TION OF STREETS, Five Persons to Be Appointed by the Supreme Court of the District. Representative Jenkins of Wisconsin, a member of the committee on the District of Columbia, today introduced in the House a bill to create a permanent commission for condemnation proceedings.in the District of Columbia. The bili is said to be designed to meet the conditions arising out of the re- cent decisions of the €outts im street exten- sion cases, esas The bill provides that the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia is authorized to appoint five persons residents of the Dis- trict, one of whom shall be a member of the bar, as a permanent commission for the opening or extension by condemnation proceedings of streets, alleys, rights of way for sewers and for the acquisition of any real estate required for the use of the Dis- trict of Columbia or for the United States, such condemnation proceedings to be con- ducted as nearly as: possible according to chapter 11 of the Revised Statutes of the United States relating to the District of Columbia. for the opening, of highways, ex- cepting that part calling for the marshal’s jury. 5 : , Im Cane of Appeal. It Is provided that should thé’ Commis- sioners, the United States. attorney or any owner of the land so condemned be dissat- isfied with ‘the award of thé commission any of the parties’ may appeal from the decision of the commission to the Court of Appeals. of the District of Columbia, who may confirm, verify or set aside or refer the same to the commission, with instruc- tions, and their decision shall be final and Senne upon all parties. An appeal myst be taken within thirty days. Upon such appeal ft Sai be the duty of the court to consider the testimony of rec- ord in the case as to the value of the prop- erty eondemred and_as to the benefits as- sessed upon any property in pursuance ‘of this act. .The term. of, the commissioners shall be for four yearg,, and vacancies shall be filled by the Supreqpe Court of the Dis- trict of Columblay.:4- 9 : In the event that any, commissioner shall be disqualified by geason of any interest in the properties to be condemned, or shall desire to be absent-from the sessions of the -board from anycguse, the Supreme, Court | of the District “s il sich temporary Vacancy by’ appointimelit, and-the president of the commissidi? ereany member thereof Shall certify to tha'time the substitute may perform duty on,the,gammission. Must Be a Disii¢erested Comminsion. The commissioners pefore entering upon their duties shaif74K¢ oath that they are entirely disinteregted, din the purchase or sale of any propetty-duthorized to be con- demned by the pioweallings and that they Will well and trulyrdtscharge their duties. They shail make‘a’ jist and. equitable a praisement of themarket value of the sev- eral interests of eagh ewner-of the real es- tate and improvements thereon necessary to be taken for the public use; and they shall assess such benefitsas they may teem just and ‘equitdble upon the ‘property: within such mits as the commissioners may, in their judgment, consider affected by any improvements authgrized to be made, which district or territory“shall be determined be- fore proceeding to take testimony; and no- tice shall be given to the owner or owners or agents of any property im the prescribed district on which ments for benefits may be made, so that they may- introduce testimony and be heard by counsel touch- ing the amount of jbenefit _in- consequence of the improvements and.the commission- ers shall issue subpoenas for such wit- nesses 4s may be desired by_the parties in- terested or by the attorney for the Dis- trict; and the commissioners shall have power to issue compulsory process to se- cure the attendance of any witness. io assessment of"benefits Shall be made in excess of any special benefit accruing to the owner of such property in the a considered benefited as shown by the evi- dence in the case, The Salary. Each of the commissioners shall receive a salary of $3,000 a year, which shall be included in the annual estimates of the Commissioners to Congress. The commis- sionere shall at their first meeting select one of their number to be president of the board, and they shall be empowered to make such rules and regulations for the conduct of business as may be deemed Proper. A clerk is provided, and the Com- missioners shall furnish the commission with suitable quarters and supply station- ery. The marshal shall designate a bailiff to preserve order and to serve process. Witnesses refusing to obey any subpoena or who refuse to answer proper questions shall be certified to the Supreme Court of the District, to be dealt with according to jaw. This act shall take effect from and after its passage, and all acts inconsistent herewith are repealed. The bill was re- ferred to the District committee. —_—_.,. eee SENATOR HANNA’S PREDICTION. No Way of Figuring How Republicans Can Lose Presidential Election. The Cleveland Leader received from its Washington correspondent last night the following statement from Senator Hanna, who Is chairman of the republican nation: committee, concerning the outlook for the coming presidential campaign, from a re- publican standpoint: “AS a result of a careful study of the the prediction at this time that McKinley will be re-elected. There is no way of fig- uring how the republicans can lose in the coming contest if they put their shoulders to the wheel and are not imbued with a spirit of over-confidence in the success of the ticket. Thé price of the victory will be much harder and more constant effort from the time the campaign opens until election day. The republicans should make the same kind of a fight they did in 189. There should be no cessation in their en- deavor to elect their candidates, and their the campaign must be steady and unceas- ing. They should gp into the contest on the supposition that hard work is absolute- jy essential to victory. The spirit of re- publicans this year is of a most gratifying Kind. At the Ohfo state convention, held in Columbus last week, this spirit) was manifested in a plain and unmistakable manner. The delegates even then were prepared for the great political battle which soon. will begin, and it was patent that they will go into it with great enthu- siasm. Senator Fairbanks, who has just returned frem the Indiana convention, in- forms me that the republicans of his state possess the same inspiration. This is true also of republicans in other states, and all reports which I have received along this line are to the same effect. Evidence is plentiful that the republican party all over the country realizes fully the necessity of entering the campaign with earnestness and a determination to win a victory. In going over the list of states that cast their electoral vote for McKinley four years ago I do not see any which will not do the same thing this year unless it be Ken- tucky. That state Iam placing in the doubtful column, although we certainly purpose making every effort to carry it. regard Maryland, which the democrats are claiming already, as reasonably certain to remain in the republican column. Besides holding our own-in practically all the states that we carried in 1896, we have reason to believe that the republicans will carry Kansas, South Dakota and Wash- ington, which went for Bryan four years ago, while our chances are excellent, I am informed by Senators Shoup and Carter, of winning Idaho and Montana, the states which they represent in the Senate. Alto- gether I am pleased with the outlook, which could not be any more encouraging than it is.” —_——-+ee-— Thirty Japanese Warships Reviewed. The imperial naval review was held at Kobe, Japan, yesterday, in the presence of Emperor Mutsu Hito. The weather was very fine and thirty warships participated. — Lg situation I feel perfectly safe in making | *™Ployed by the contractors had been a: LABOR TROUBLES INQUIRY CHCAGO GRAND JURY TO BEGIN AN EXHAUSTIVE INVESTIGATION. Leaders of the Union Profess to Wel- come an Opportunity to Throw Light on the Subject. CHICAGO, May 1.—Beginning tomorrow the grand jury will begin an exhaustive in- vestigation of the labor troubles now pre- vailing in this city. Late last night it was learned that the ‘subpoenas issued by the grand jury yesterday were for the follow ing contractors to appear and testify to- morrow: Wm. O’Brien, president of the Building Contractors’ Council; W. F. Bebel, member of the executive board Building Centractors’ Council; Vicior F. Falken- burg, chairman pri committee Building Contractors’ Council; John Angus, presi- dent of the Angus & Gindele Company, ecntractors; George A. Gindele, secretary of the same company, and B. H. Lichter, contractor. Attorney Thomas D. Knight, for the Building Contractors’ Council, was in co: sultation with the grand jury most of yes- terday afternoon, laying before that body the evidence collected by the cdntractors in a number of cases where non-union men saulted and intimidated by trades uni ists. Messrs. Angus and Gindele are expected to tell of their experiences in the con- struction of the Northwestern Elevated road. It is understood they have much information, most of which has been gath- ered by private detectives and which will tend toward the indictmeat of several la- bor leaders on charges of attempts to in- cite riots. The leading union men are expecting to be summoned at any tlme and profess to be anxious fer an opportunity to tell their side application and attention to the details of j of the story. John Long, chairman of the board of business agents, says that union labor was ready to answer all questions concerning the system of picketing, and also was ready to throw some light on other phases of the trouble. —2s>___ " CUPID’S BAD LUCK. Proposed Marringe Prevented by Telegraph and Police Officers. Effie McGill, the pretty sixteen-year-old daughter of a rich Philadelphia widow, eloped from this city last week with Harry W. Catlin, a young attorney about thirty years of age, who is said to reside on the eastern shore of Maryland. The plans of the young couple to be married were thwarted, however, by telegraph and po- lice. Yesterday Catlin was arrested in Newark, N. J., his description having been wired from Washington to Philadelphia and from there to the chief of police at New- ark. When arrested young Catlin was alone, and it transpired that he had left his bride-to-be in Philadelphia and that she had returned to the parental domicile. When the Newark authorities heard of this they released their prisoner, and the incident was closed, officially. Very little is known of the parties in Washington. Mrs. McGill resides in Phila- deiphia. She spent most of the month of April in this city with her two daughters. When Miss Effie disappeared the family Was very much disturbed, and it was some tire before the real fmport of her ‘absence was learned. Catlin is not known here at all, but it is said he stopped at a boarding house in the vicinity of the Wellington during the stay of the McGill party there. According to a statement made by Catlin when arrested, he and Miss McGill left Washington Thursday night last and went direct to Philadelphia, where they stopped at the Walton. He declared he and Miss McGill intended to be married, but were interrupted. Sunday, according to his statement, he telephoned Mrs. McGill in Philadelphia, and being assured by her he would not be prosecuted, he returned her daughter. Major Sylvester of the local police de. partment was consulted about the case la week by Mr. Joseph K, McCammon, from who Mrs. McGill sought legal advi after the disappearance of her daughter. Major Sylvester at once sent out information c cerning the eloping pair. CASE OF SMALLPOX, Randall School Closed and the Build- ing Disinfected. An additional case of smallpox was re- ported to the health department today, the patient being Philip Johnson, colored, thirty-one years of age, and residing at 728 3d street southwest. Johnson was promptly removed to the hospital, and the other inmates of the house, nine in number, Were taken to the detention camp. Among these were four children who have been attending the Randall sehoul, at Ist and L streets southwest, The school has been closed and is being thoroughly disinfected, It will probably be reopened Thursday. eas EXCURSIONS. TO RIVER VIEW —The opening of the excursion season at River View Sunday was an unqualified success, the brighi, warm weather bringing cut a throng destrous of visiting that pretty regort and enjeying its many attractions. Whe excursion was under the auspices of the Hessindarmstard- ter Benevol . & leading German- American organization of the city, and in the throng could be ree many of the lead- ing business men of the cjty. Three trips were made by the steamer Pentz, and dur- ing the day a throng numbering over 2,200 persons visited the resort. : Mirth, merriment awd musie abounded, ‘y one seemed to be having a good The water chute was well patron- ized, and, those who did not “Shoot the chute” had many a“hearty laugh standing about the foot of the steep incline watching the boats come flying Gown. The concerts by the View orchestra were also greatly en- jovyed by the music lovers in the crowd. The committee jm charge of the affatr, and to whom much of its success is due, are Emil Spolin, Herman Behrens, John Min- neger, G. J. Besser’ and John Bender. The next trip to River View will be made Sunday next by the Lone Star Beneficial Scelety. Trips will be rum every Sunday during May, and the daily trips will begin Decoration day. . Je The Ladies Complimented. An entertainment and dance was given last evening at Typographical Temple in compliment to the ladies whe had so ef- ficiently helped to make a success of the fair last fall for the benefit of Typograph- ical Union. There was a Jarge attendance and a pleasant evening Was passed. After an address of welcome and expres- sion of thanks from the president of the union, Edwin C. Jones, a musical and lit- erary program was rendered by the follo ing: Miss Gertrude Dana, Miss Belle Car- penter, Mr. Thomas L. Jones, Mr. Arthur Middleton, Mrs. D. J. Roberts, Miss Helene Lackaye, BMiss.Florence Stevens and Miss Clara Moran. Those in charge of the af- fair were Messrs A. W. Bowen, J. E. Bright, J. F. McCormick, F. C. Roberts, H. F. J“Drake, W. M, Leavitt, C. W. Otts, W. M. Garrett, J.C. Whyte, Miss Louise Gunton and P. Hp Melick. > Law Studenis' Third Debate. The third-public debate of the George- town University Law School Debating So- ciety will be held Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in the lecture, room of the Law School, building, on E street, The subject to be discussed pts an@ con-by the students Of Blackstong.is;.“Resolved, That Congress has and was justified in exercising the right Yo establish a’ s¥Stenr of tariff duties on ex- ports: and imports between the United States and Porto Rico.” The chairman: of the debate will be Mr. Charles E. Mulhearn. The affirmative will be upheld by Messrs. Henry A. Hegarty of the District of Co- lumbia and James 8S. McDonogh of Ken- tucky; the negative by Messrs. Thomas D. Fiynn of Louisiana and James A. O'Shea of e Messrs. Alphonso Hart, J. J. Darl and E. H. Thomas.