Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-15
Decoration DAY.

arches and decorations of the amphttheater
under the supervision of Comrade James I.
Smith, past commander, assisted by Mr..
Paul Q. Lathrop, architect. Comrade Coff-
man, superintendent of the cemetery, has
embellished the grounds and amphitheater
with vines, plants and flowers, and the rose
bushes planted last fall on the graves by the
Grand Army OF the Republic are in good
growing condition.
The Soldiers Home, Battle, Glenwood,
teries will each have their tribute. At the
Soldiers Home national cemetery the usual
service will be held. An grafton and poem,
George Taylor, chaplain OF the department,
will be In the programme.
general order Is published by the depart
ment commander, Colonel b. +. Hawkes., as
follows: "In accordance with the rules and
regulations of the Grand Army of the Re-
public, Tuesday, May 80, will be observed as
q Memorial day, to decorate, with fitting
ceremonies, the graves OF our fallen CON-
Tades, and we invite the cooperation of
comrades not mem ers OF the grand army, Of
the clergy, and all others who feel Interested
in these memorial services. Let all loyal
hearts unite In the patriotic work of doing
honor to the memories of those who gave
their lives for the saving of the Union, and
wherever a single hand shall strew with
flowers or otherwise decorate their last rest
ing place, IL will be an acknowledgment Of
lasting respect"
SPELLING CoNrEsT:.The contest In
spelling, for medals, which took place at the
rankin building, on Friday, resulted as
follows:-In the seventh grade (boys) the
medal goes to the third district, Miss Nourse
teacher, two pupils perfect; same grade
(girls) 10 the third district, Miss Davis
teacher, all perfect. In the sixth grade (boys)
to the second district, Miss Rowe teacher,
one pupil perfect-John King, who takes the
medal; same grade (girls) to the fourth lis
trict, Miss Van Horn teacher, all perfect. In
the NTH grade (ooys) to the second district,
Miss Rowe teacher, two perfect; same grade
ts1lsD to the second district, Miss Baker
teacher, three perfect. Miss Rowe sent pupils
AL
In those schools where there are two or more
pupils perfect it will be necessary TO have
contest 10 determine which one of the pupils
thall have the medal. In this case there
must be i've new trials. The papers in this
contest could not be examined before Satur-
day night. and the examination was finished
at midnight.
IT IS ALMOST CERTAIN that a new door
Keeper Of the House will be elected. II is
to De hoped that a gentleman of sense and
discretion will be selected. There will be
several candidates for the position, among
them one from Missouri. who has been in
dorsed by the St. Louis Times as follows:
Colonel John W. Polk, OF Kansas City,
No, who has been in st. Louis for several
will become a candidate for postmaster of
the House. Colonel Polk has been long and
favorsbly known both In the South and
West, and possesses all the qualifications
neceSsary 10 I'LL this important Office to the
complete satisfaction Of all. His democracy
is OF the old-fashioned kind, and his per-
without flaw. II, in the equitable distrfbu-
ton OF the offices. IL should happen that
sSs lot Of Inc n 81 to
the claims OF Colonel Polk be considered in
connection with this position, satisfied as
ehe is OF his ability, integrity, and democ-
Taey."
ABOUT THE YOU'VE DEBUTANTE, MARY
lady correspondent, who has
seen the young aspirant for dramatic fame,
Miss Mary Anderson, writes to US as fol-
lows:-"Although yet in her teens, she has
essayed-and successfully, too-roles that
have been made famous BY Charlotte Cush-
man, Adelaide Nelson, and other drttstes
questioned. In her performance of Juliet
that most severe test for any actress-the
correctness OF her conception OF the part is
wonderful In one so young. From her dawn
Ing affection for the enemy of her house, to
her tragic death on the bosom OF her lover,
All her soul Is so absorbed in her love and
her despair, that IL is not acting which we
eee-it is reality. 1t may be possible for pro-
fessionals or habitues, TO whom Ill the per-
fections OF the many queens OF the drama
rendition Of the part; but 10 a sincere lover
OF Shakespeare, Miss Anderson's persona
vii he pictnrs sor sna soa.s, cfeaoa
Without blemish."
A Boy KILLED on THE RAILRoAD.-Yss-
terdsy Afternoon a white boy, named Willie
SheahaD, fourteen years of age, while in the
and ohio rairoaS near sad ns Sa18 %as
struck by the engine OF an inward bound
train and killed The body was brought to
near tbeeorner of Massachusetts, avenue and
North Capitol street.
To day Coroner Patterson held an inquest,
cinct station, and II appeared In evidence
that this boy was FIRST seen when the engine
was within thirty feet Of him, and attempt
about sixty feet. The train was an express.
which was running about IS or 10 miles per
hour: The Jury returned q verdict that death
was caused Spy reason OF injuries received
and ohio railroad; and they further Ind
That the affair was wholly accidental. and
blame in the matter"
TEE wAsHrNsroN MARKxr coxpAxy
AND THE DEALHRs-The Court In General
Term this morning resumed the hearing OF
,nst csse % " ct Al; AGAINST the Wash
for the dealers, commenced his arrument'
n.ss q or IN Ea III. e con1s ss q
instant, requiring al parties who were In
:rrears 70 the company 70 pay up within ten
has decided not 70 grant ANY specified time,
oot has directed that all parties who show
no disposition 70 pay up the arrearages in
court With Q view Of summary proceedings.
It's probable that but few II any win have
coming 6p and making saiisfacso s T srIasre.
Chandler) @ii4"s anu
OAK bill CENEIEaY-M. EHoy.-yis-
ItoIs 70 Oak Hill cemetery yesterday among
whom were many strab gers. were strncs
with the overgrOwn appearances of the 9yass
and shrubbery In the lots. In many in.
stances graves were entirely conceaieS hv
the rank tall grass. Little care n taken ~
the walks and roads which, under the Ssan
ageme1t OF the predecessor OF the incnno
bent, were faultlessly neat and free nom
sticks and stones. 1t Is depiorable that this
most beautiful city OF the dead should be
thus neglected. A LQT OWNER.