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The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19
THE DROWNING OF MRS. REYNOLDS.
A Correct Account Of the Recent Tragedy At FL
ress Monroe.

Correct Account Of the Recent Tragedy At Fort
ress Monroe.
The various accounts OF the sad accident which
occurred al Fortress Monroe on the 18TH instant,
although true In the main, are still Incorrect In some
important details. In the first place, when tue party
left Hampton there was only gentle breeze and the
water was not In the slightest degree rough. In the
second place, minute inquiry was made previous to
the trip regarding liz safely. Both boatmen de.
clared safe one IN every respect, and one they
were In the habit of making with summer guests.
They were questioned as TO the landing at Fortress
Monroe, ana said II was perfectly tafe. One OF the
boatmen, John Gatewood was In the daily habit of
taking the same party on the water, and had done
nothing TO cause his seamanshp or responsibility to
be called in question. When John Gatewood was
tion replied: "The very safest kind. I've
been on me water Tor fourteen years and Snoy al
was afterwards discovered that the men had been
drinking before they started, but were not enough
under the influence OF liquor TO arouse the suspicious
OF any one of the party. No roughness was expert
enced until the boat pulled into or near the Hamp-
Roads, and there the swell was long and easy. AZ
from land, and why they went so far out? They re-
piled: "No one need worry; we want to keep out OF
the chop WATERS" fOrmed by the meeting OF the
James River, Rip Raps, and Hampton Creek) When
quite near Fortress Monroe the waters grew rougher
with each andward stroke OF the oar, and the boat
men steadily rOwed Into the very Jaws OF death
the breakers, which were unusually high and violent
that morning-each moment saying: keep quiet
ladies'; we Will land You safely" and all the time
which nnally went down about three or four
boat lengths from shore John Gatewood ini-
meiately struck out for land. lie Roy laid on the
bottom OF the overturned boat, and neither men re-
sp0nded 10 the eniTeates OF their oictins for help
Three doctors, one prominent surgeon In the Navy
concluded, after examining Mira. Reynolds's body
that she must have received a blow from some oh
Ject as soon "a the boat overturned, and was I'M
conscious from the FIRST A discolOred spot was
found on one OF her temples, and resuscitatlon was
impossible. The heroic action OF young girl, Mis-
COoney, whose name has been mentioned In none OF
the dispatches, Is nevertheless recorded on high
She plunged into the raging surf, and with the an
sstance OF "a colored man rescued one OF the ladies
who had ioated from the boat, and who, but for Miss
COoney's promptness and nerve, would have surely
found watery grave Great kindness was shown
10 the rescued ones by the ladies' and physicians ant
the proprietor OF the IIygeia.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19
4 SEW TRAGEDilS.
Manager Ford as 10 the Young Iragedian, Min
Shakespeare In Washington.

WAsBlEGTOH, April IS, lss5,
CAfTElH BuRBlTT: As the Editor OF 'inE HERALD,
beg from you the space of few lines 10 say frankly
some words as 10 our new Tagedau, Mr.. Min, He
mas gwen Ia Baltimore nye distinct Shakespsareau
performances, ! have witnessed each and every
one with eYer-incTeasing delight. sly career as
manager began Ia the elder BOOlh'5 life prior 10
1852, and und IA this young Iagedlan elements Of
shakespearean power that equaled the like quality In
the first Booth and all Of his contemporaries and sue
up TO this day lie II what the best OF them
were AT thriy-three years OF age-a ShaktspeafeAn
scholar and interpreter, voice and face TO suit OK.
preston. am grateful, very grateful for such an
addition our really great actors, and noting TeyI-
val OF Interest In SakespeaTean literature ia wash
ingtOn, take llbefiy-whlch beg you VIII pardon
In publicly expressing my Judgment That NJ 4. Mlh
COMES In an OppOrtune Time, mere aud elsewhere, 70
stimulate mat interest, and 10 awaken the lovers OF
tho acting drama 10 u greater desire 10 witness the
greatest works Of "the great writer OF all times.
'Ihe era OF Elizabeth of England" II Is well sald,
'was one Of those cpOchs in which nation rose 10
g lOiieh altitude " heroic action, aud therefore Of
heroic poetry; and the form which poetry then Be-
eeted as It's htiest mode Of expression was the
drama. The theatre tneD, both on and oil its stage,
Instinct WIN the noble national lie OF an heroic
time" 1t IL time now mere In America, and parcu-
larry here Ia Washington, that any capable, scholarly
snakespeaTean actor VINO eau appreciate the !tera-
ture OF the ElzaDetban age should have recORni-
ton and ask hearing Tor Mr.. Miln anu guarantee
no VIII more than please any lover of the classic
drama. Respectfully, j. Il. FORD
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19
A BOYS BiOgraphy-iiis Age, Action, and Angel,
AsplrAlIOnA.
IhAnsaH Illy JOurnaI. ]

tkanEaa city Journal
Following Is the biography Of old young
sleT Of TINS city 4 public school, written by himself:
Flrst-Wheu and where were you born? OF what
desceniY
hecOnd-Nhere have you lived?
Tni.d-llOw nave you spent your lie?
Fourth-Whai remarkable things have happened
70 youY
flfth-Whai should you Ike 10 become?
s. was born IN Kansas CITY, Jackson County
Missouri, West Central States, u. 5. A., western
hemisphere, Tuesday, January 10, 1873.
- am English descent.
al nave lived IN Kaneaa CITY all nay ie.
"Onoe tumOled down Wen and MAS pbhed GU
with clOthes-line 1 fell down steps Two OF tire,
tlmes and mashed my nngers once ghen was
Mttie Kid. / got Ia solne Jam that mad cayenne
u hot brick.
~ want 10 become an angel"
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19
WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY.

The Light Infantry have been invited 10 visit Bal.
timOre and participate In the parade OF the Army VI
the Potomac on the occasion Of lis annual reunion
The Invitation IL sustained by an earnest appeal IN
ing a special Invitation, anddecarlnahat the parade
without the Infantry would be Ike the play OF
"Hamlein with Hamlet omitted. The Corps are also
in receipt OF copy OF resolutions, adopted by Inc
Governors Guards, OF Columbia, S. g., thanking
them for the cOuTtesles extended that company
while on q visit % Washington 10 participate n
President Cleyeland's Inauguration. The Corps have
Deen invited 10 visit New Orleans aud enter the com
petitiye drill 70 take place on May ~. They have
notified tue Exposition committee that II will be i'm
possible fDT them 10 visit New Orleans az that time
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19
BEN ISSUE OF STOCK.
Equitable c. IS. Association.

Those who wish 70 save portion OF their income
into the opportunities aud advantages offered anu
furnished by the Equitable Ihs association Il
composed OF two classes Of shareholders, aud theii
interests are mutual, and both participate In thu
prOnts. one Is the saving or Investing class, tht
Diner those who borrow and are buying homes, etc
The former realize fair anu sale rate of interest OF
tue amount Of their monthly savings, and the Latter
secure advances ~ far rates OF interest ani up0i
terms inut are q practical aid. II 10 deslgned FOL
persons Of moderate means and income. TINS II
substantially the object OF the association, and tn'
AIM Of the management IL 10 carry II out faithfully
anu practically. me degree OF SUCCESS Is eYldeneei
Dy HE amount Of business transacted, Tue capita
aui earnings amounting 10 fiIlI0j25, when u hel'
ny lne nelnber5 paying for property. Pampnei
explaining the objects OF the association, its adyan
lages, etc, Will be furnished by john JOY Edison
secretary, once ~ Il street, second moor.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19
ALLEGED TREASURY SCANDAL.

Secretary Manning, besides considering the claims
Of the many applicants for ONCE II Is said, IS also
engaged In the unpleasant task Of investigating a
scandal that is The talk OF the employees In the base
Inent portion of the Treasury Building, near the
said TO be mechanic employed in the building and a
young and pretty female assistant, and their conduct
even during ONCE hours, Ii said 10 he OF the most
terminating Order Both parties have been before
Secretary Manning the past week, and the reason
why their dismissals have not followed Is because OF
d rumOr that others than the Two are under sus-
picion. The affair, disaereeable as II is, IL being
thoroughly examined by the officers Of the Depart
ment, and the results Will be made known by Tues
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19
A Yermont SUGAR SoeIaLle.

The yermOnters resident 10 Washington Will mold
their annual reunion and maple-Hugar festival at
Marnis Wednesday evening next. Arrangements
nave been made 10 male This the most enjoyable Of
tler popular annual entertainments, social re.
union will be held in the main ha at O'Clock, 10 be
followed by dancing al O'Clock. Hot maple sugar,
with other TeireFhneDts Will be served IN the dining
nall continuously during inc evening. AL former
EermOnterH and their Invited friends will be made
welcome 10 participation IN the enioyments Of the
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19

The last lecture but two Of the regular course was
delivered yesterday afternoon at the National Nh.
scum by Mr.. a. s. DilleT, Of the Geological Survey,
his subject being "a Trip 10 Mount Shasta, Cal.
The lecturer Illustrated his theme with coloIed
c7ayOn sketches Of the mountain and IeighbOring
scenery, rendering the lecture one Of more than
binary interest. quite large audience was present
The next lecture Will be given by Dr. ID. H. Salmon,
OF the Agricultural Department, ON sour Invisible
Enemies The Plague VI ANNA! LIFE
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19

On Tuesday next AucliOneeT bowling will sol by
catalogue, az ms silesI0Om Eleventh street ana
pennsylvania avenue, choice collection VI dccOra-
tive and useful articles, embracing trlpllcate ana
brass mlrrlOrs, screens, mirrors, aud other goods
that 70 be appreciated lnuHt be seen. 1heae goods
Will be on View on day prior ~ the sale.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19
GREAT PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE


TO 6o THE :; NORTH, WEST, AND ,soUTMWEsT.
scENERY, MAaNiF1cEN NJ H s fPp.D
IN EFFECT APRIL 8, 1885.
Trains leave Washington, from Station, corner o!
For Pttsburg and the West. Chicago Limited la
Fast Line, 1880 am. daily to Cincinnati AMI ST. Louis
with Sleeping Cars from Harrisburg 10 Cinoinnai,
10 Chicago, with Sleeping Car Altoona 10 Chicago
Chicago and Cincinnati Express, ITO D. IN. daily,
asSsrg sSnnes &c I al nna
risburg with Western Express win through
seepers for Cleveland, Louisville, and st. Louis.
Pacific Express 10 p. IN. daily for Ptsbnrg and the
west, with through Sleeper Harrisburg to Chicago.
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
For Erie, Canandaigua, Rochester, Buffalo, Nj.
Palace Cars WSshlngton 10 iRH ocesel saturday, win
For Williamsport, Lock liaven,and Elmra. at 10 so
For New York and the East 7.ls, $50 llam.,2.oo,4,
10 p m, and ~ 10 night. On Sunday, and 10 y. IN.
Limited Express of Pullman Parlor Cars, $40 a,
| IN. daily, except SUNDAY.
For Boston without change, 200 p. IN. every week
DAY. On sunday D. m.
For Brooklyn, New York, all through trains con
meet a Jersey Giy Win boats Of brooklyn Annex"
double ierriago across New York City.
For Phadelphla,7ib, s,30andl II am 200, 4, G, and
Top. m and ~ night. ON Sunday, !, o, ana p.
M, and IL 10 night.
Limited Express, $40 a. m, daily, except sunday.
E9r baitlm9re SSs, l;l6, $50, oao 1890 LOO a. M
on Sunday 1850 and HOO d. H., =, GOO, 7,iC, 10
p. H., ana 2.l5 night.
For Pope's Creek Line 7.15 a. M. and 4.lO p. IN.
daily, except Sunday.
For Annapolis Gs6 o. m. and 12O6 and 4g5 D. m.
daily, except Sunday. ON Sunday u. NJ.
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAIL.
WAY AND ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON
RAILROAD.
ForAlexandria, 600 TOO se6, 1Oi, and II. ab a. H.
sos,a 70, 40, S;ol 800 and llsI M On Sunday
For Richmond and the South, 600 and II. Ol a. IN,
daily, and 4.45 p. IN. daily except Sunday.
Trainsleaye Alexandria for Washington, COB, 500,
m, and IL. 10 midnight, Except Monday On sun
day Of 500 ana 1910 u m T.06 and 1888 D. M, ana
1910 night. $3.50
Tickets and Information at the ONCE northeast
corner OF Thirteenth street and Pennsy
and at the station, where orders can he left for inc
residences. N
CHARLES ". PUGH, General Manager.
j. X. WOOD, General Passenger Agent
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19
PROPOSALs FOR GAS-PIpE.

WASHINGTON, d. C., April S, 1855.
SEALED PROPOSALS are invited for furnishing
Pension building. 49,"
specifications and plans can be seen at The Office
OF the undersigned.
Bids VIII be opened at =. NJ. on April 1G 1885, In
presence OF bidders who choose 10 attend.
Nj. q. MFIGS,
apl2-lt5 Supervising Engineer and Arehitent
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19
SPRING suits to order. Eiseman's, ,th 4 f.

BovEE's TURKISH BATHS have all the appointment
in perfection. Mcdcatcd and electric treatment 70
special cases. lIlI street northwest.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19

AucrIoNEER WILLIAMS will tomorrow evening,
at his sales.rooms, Tenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue sell large consignment of diamonds. ladies
aud gentlcmens gold and silver watches, and other
jewelry. See advertisement.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19
AM Aforementioned slntesmnn.

Secretary Lamar has carried his ideas OF reform
and retrenchment no far that, having sold all the
carriages and horses belonging 10 the Department,
he has 10 travel In the street cars, az he WAS
seen on last Thursday, gracefully and deinurely
riding no 10 the Cabinet meeting on horseback.
hpropos Of his travelling IN the cars not long since
IN company with II friend ne got INTO car and
claimed, after the mischief was done, "Whyl do
you know You put IN nifty cents aud the fare ID ve?
"Oh," said Mr.. Lamar, In that dreamy way no char
acteristc Of him, rising at the same time and drop
ping IN fyc cents, al am always making such mis-
tukes.n
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19
Trapflsrs' Guide.
THE VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILWAY.
THE SHORT LINE TO THE SoUI Ii AND SOUTH
WEST.

Schedule in effect April 3, 1850
1l.16 a. m.-NEW ORLEANS FAST MAII.-Daily
Making close connections South and Southwest. Daily
except Sunday, withC. ana U. hallway; Pullman
Sleeping Buffet Cars from New York ana Washing
tonic Atlanta. Pullman sleeping Cars from WASH
ington to New Orleans without change of cars.
$40 p. m.-LOuISvILLE FAST LINE, daily, via
charlottesville, Huntington, and lexington to Gin
Sleeping Cars, Washington to Louisville.
lo.4Op m.-SOuTHERN MAIL AND EXPRESS,
DAILY, 10 all points South ana Southwest, via Dam
Vile and Charlotte. Pullman Sleeping Cara from
Washington via Danvi!le, Charlotte and Atlanta TO
new orleans; also from Washington, via Charlotte
and Columbia, to Augusta.
Manassas Division Train leaves Washington at L. 6
p. H., daily except Sunday Warrehton Trains leave
For tickets and all Information Inquire AZ com :
panys Ohce, 6O1 Pennsylvania avenue. Trains leave
from Baltimore and Potomac Station.
NJ. SLAUGHTER, Gen. Pass. Agent
N. MACDANIEL, Agent.
SOL. HAAS, 1rafllc Manager.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19
ror,s snrlnr snIts. Elseman,s, an ana E.

NOW THAT the spring weather is upon us change
from hot to cooler drinks is in order. At lie Mour's,
Eighth street, Just above Pennsylvania avenue, will
he found the choicest and best brands of beer, and
every other palatable and scasonable drink.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19

"OR1oLR Poof, the new invention OF dfieen-ball
pool Is one OF the leading attractions at the billiard
parlors of our friend Scanlon, AIS Ninth street The
game Ia greatly enjoyed by all who have played It,
pronouncng II superior TO the Old one Every table
has undergone repair, while new nallsand cues have
hppn added
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19
DIED.

sPEAhE,-In Mansfield, Pa, at the residence of
her sonn-aw, Rev Samuel Farley, on Saturday,
April Is, 1885, Mrs. Helen E. speare, aged seventy
years. Funeral service at n. Paul's Episcopal
Church. PtsDurg, Pa, on Monday, April 20, 1885, al
z0clock Y. NJ. Interment at Allegheny Cemetery.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19

KtSG's PNAcE.-we desire TO call your attention
10 our extensive stock OF millinery and ladies'
wraps: also 10 our line OF jerseys corsets, Md
gloves, and lace caps We have neen fortunate
enough to purchase the entire stock nt an assignee
sale, and We offer the same at the low rates pur-
chased We would request all TO give us an early
will not leave Kings Palace without making pur
chase.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19

chr. NASDER's well-known establishment ma
proved to the public that the best articles OF win
and liquor can be only bought ut No. MI Seventh
street.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19
NATIONALS.
BuFFALos.
RUNS BY INNINGS

RUNS BY INNINGS.
. 3 q \ . 10
acknowledgements. y . , o D L q
Buifalos.. .......... | . . u y y O. 3
Earned runs-Nationas, /; Buffalos, D. Two-baso
hits-Baker, Fulmer Richardson, Dickerson, Brouth-
els. Double plays-Hayes, Brouthers, McCauley,
Gavin, Wise, Knowles, Morrissey. Struck out
Nationals, 6: Buffalos o. Bases on bals-Buifalos,
l. Passed balls-McCauley, g Time OF game
. hours, 10 minutes. umpire--Stearns.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19
!. u. u. 4. NEWS.

STRING pants to order Elseman's, ,thSE.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19
GAMES ELSEWHERE.

AT Baltimore-Bostons, :: Baltimores,3
Al Philadelphia-Athletic 10; Metropolilans, ..
At Philadelphia philadelphia, Is; Somerset, B.
At New York-Brooklyn, ~; Yale College,,
At Augusta, Ga.--Atanta, 3; Augusta, l.
At Princeton, n, J.-Prlnceton College, 9; Tren
toni.
At Columbus, Ga.-Columbus, s.; Nashville, /.
At Newark Providence. .; Newark, 8.
AT 81. l.ouis-pittsburg, Z; st. Louis, o.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19
LOCAL MENTION.

TO TONI up the system there is nothing more bene'
fetal at this Of the wear than the use Of pure
snd uuadulteratcd lager. II sharpens the appetite,
aids digestion, and adds new life TO the langUd and
weary OF course there are manv brands OF beer the
use of which is injurious TO health. This is owing
10 the dangerous drugs and compounds used ~ their
manufacture. Consumers should be carctnl 10
avoid using beer OF this character and only get the
best. We have for many years used the celebrated
beer OF the Rochester Brewing Company, and have
always found 10 to he OF the purest and best sold
IN this market Family orders are made specially,
aud orders by postal card or telephone, addressed TO
lalG penngyIvanIa aNcnue. VIII he nromptly MED,
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19

The way was long and weary,
But CALAMITY they strobe,
country lad and lassie,
Along the heavy road.
The night was dark and stormy,
But blithe of heart were they,
For shining in the distance
The Lights of London Law.
o cleaning lamps of London,
That gem Of the city's crown,
What fortunes lie within you,
U Lights of London town.
With faces worn and weary,
That told OF sorrows load,
one day man and woman
Crept down the country road.
They sought their native village,
Heart broken from the fray;
Yet shining still behind them
The Lights of London lay.
o cruel lamps OF London,
II tears your lights could drown,
Yonr victims eyes would weep them,
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-19

pnrinE the latter part Of the week, beginning o
Wednesday. Professor lyman, OF Philadelphia, tn,
celebrated fancy AMI trick skating artist. gave hi
wonderful exhibition of scientific skating befor
large audiences at the Washington Roller Rink
Professor lyman proved himself muster of the delu
siYe rollers md made u nrunnunrel hit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-23
CITY ANDSUBURBANNEWS
GLEANINGS FROM THE STREET
AND SIDEWALK.

GIeaniDgs Here and There by the
News" Reporters Fridays Hap
/ penings Told in Brief Paragraphs
Pickings at Police Headquarters.
The Superior Court will meet this morn
ing at 10 O'Clock.
/ The Union Society will hold a special
meeting at Metropolitan Hall to-day TO
consider important matters.
The Carolina Yacht Club has been in
/ vited to join in the annual cruise Of the
/ Savannah Yacht Club, to start on June Is.
! white boy named Charles Fernandez
was arrested by the police yesterday MORN
/ ing on the charge of having violated a
! city ordinance by playing ball on Liberty
street.
+. II. Gaynor, government contractor,
passed through the city yesterday from
Augusta with fifty hands, TO begin jetty
work at Boards Bluff, on the Altamaha
river.
A white man named John Curran was
lodged in the barracks Yesterday, charged
with dsOrderly conduct and drunkenness,
and with sleeping on stOOp on south
Broad street.
A negro named John Craft was arrested
at the Savannah, Florida and Western
Railway depot last night on the charge of
drunkenness and disorderly conduct, and
was lodged at the police barracks.
At a meeting of the Savannah Yacht
Club, held yesterday at the office Of Vice
Commodore Johnson, Messrs. II. r. Cohen,
James Sullivan, ". NJ. Mackall, JT., and
X. K. Owen were elected members.
The report Of pistol fred in the
vicinity of the Marshall House early last
evening attracted large crowd ofpe0pe.
1t was the work of some malicious indi-
vidual, who made himself scarce as the
crowd appeared.
The funeral Of the late Charles II.
Goetke took place yesterday afternoon
and was largely attended. The German
Volunteers in full uniform and the vari-
Gus societies of which the deceased was
a member escorted his remains to the
grave. The interment was in Laurel
Grove.
A negro woman named Clara King, last
night about 8 80 o'clock, created some eX-
element in that portion OF the city known
as Robertsvlle, by cursing in loud and
boisterOus manner on the street. She was
arrested by the police, and will have an
opportunity TO explain her conduct in the
Mayors Court this morning.
One of the dog catchers attempted to
lay violent hands on a canine in the east
ern part Ofthe city yesterday. The owner
happened to be about and not knowing
who the dOg-catcher was, got his gun.
There was chase for two or three blocks
and both barrels were discharged. but the
catcher of CANNES was too far in the lead.
He finally escaped in the freight sheds
and the dog was not captured.