Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-12

DEATH OF COMMANDER MAY. U. 8. NAvY.-
Commander William May, u 8. Navy, died at
his residence on the Eastern Shore Of Maryland,
on the 10th Instant in the forty sixth year Of his
age. He was q son OF the late DR. Frederick May,
Of Washington CITY, and contracted the disease to
which be fell victim while In the discharge Of
Mediterranean In 1856 The deceased was a native
Of the District Of Columbia, and entered the navy
In 1891 He served nearly eighteen years at sea
out Of the twenty-eight years and seven months
that he was attached to the navy. He was
brother Of the Hon. Henry May, Of Baltimore, and
his funeral will take place In this city this after
noon, at three O'Clock, from the residence Of Dr.
J. May The Hon. Henry May, who has been
confnt In Fort Lafayette, was released yesterday
and will reach here to-day in time to attend the
funeral.
BROKRN-BANK NorEs mean fellow yes
terday gave sailor a Eve dollar Columbia Bank
note. in change for good money. The poor fel-
low disposed Of the genuine money he received
for necessaries he required, and reserved the Boz
gus az most certain Of passage here. He COM
planned TO Justice Walter, who advised him to
ascertain the name Of the party who gave 1t to
him, and have him arrested. There are many
such cases happening now.
INQUEST. Coroner Woodward held
an inquest upon the body Of colored man named
Theodore Chisley, who was stabbed In the riot In
Georgetown last w Wednesday night. The verdict
rendered was that the deceased came to his death
from wounds inflicted with a bowie knife In the
hands Of George Jones. Jones was fully COM
mitted to answer for the murder, and his COM
panions held as accessories.
OTHER CANDIDATES Amongst the candidates
for the vacant place Of Register Of Wills we hear
the following mentioned in addition to those
heretofore named by us Moses Kelly, 6. C.
Kennedy, DR.. Powell, Gilbert l.. Giberson, and
VIM Grips.
THEATRE Tonight Miss Denim, who has
proved so attractive in comedy, will appear IN
tragedy as "Bianca.n in "The Italian Wife -
She Is said to be remarkably effective In this
part In the afterpiece we have Mr.. Rogers In
one OF his most amusing characters.
BILLIARDS Those wishing to enjoy the ele-
CANT and healthful game Of billiards to the best
advantage, should visit the Atheneum Saloon Of
Messrs. Miller Il Simpson, 430 Pa. avenue. 1t
will be seen they have reduced the prices to suit
times.
Go TO Odd Fellows' Hall tonight without fail
One Of the richest programmes Of the season is
prepared bill that would convulse a hypochon-
driac in spite Of the blue DEVILS utmost.
INDIA RUBBER PoNcHos- very desirable
Waterproof article for horsemen and others for
three dollars each, and white India Rubber Goats
slightly imperfect, for 30 so each, at the India
Rubber Warehouse, No 3OS Pennsylvana avenue,
between Ninth and Tenth SITS. &C loft
ATTENTION, SoLpIPRs Protect your health. No
seEsibe man will leave the city without supply
Of Hoilotcay'S Pills and Ointment. For w ounds,
Bruises, Sores, Fevers and Dy sentery these med
loines are the best in the world. Every English
and French soldier uses them. Only Is cents per
box or pot. ooSIw
Persons desiring pennies will always hnd them