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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
A BRIDE OF A DAY.
A Pittsburg Girl Married While Dying
From Poison Self-Administered.

Pttsburg Special to Philadelphia Press
Miss Helen Brecht was married Wednesday
at Pittsburg to Charles W. Eckert Yesterday
she died. The knot WAS tied while the young
woman lay in agony upon what was her death
bed. She was but twenty years of age. Tues
day evening her parents invited a party of
friends to their house to rejoice over the APP
preaching event. Before daylight tho parents
of the prospective bride we're summoned to
her chamber where they found her writhing
in pain and almost exhausted She yomited
and became violently insane Dr. Cameron.
who was called i'll, suspected poisoning, but
upon inquiry the young woman stoutly de-
MED having taken anything. As the hour set
for the wedding approached priest was called
In and the twain were made one After the
ceremony Miss Brecht grew steadily worse until
morning, when she died-the bride OF day.
The husband says she was the victim of cholera
morbus, caused by drinking glass of cold beer
while she was overhedted
The fact leaked out that Miss Brecht loved an
other young man more tenderly than Mr. Eckert
Eckert is well-to-do, however and the Young
woman's parents looked with favor on his suit
and had urged the marriage. To her favorte
Miss Brecht, on Saturday last, presented gold
ring farewell token, with the remark that
she was about to wed against her will. Those
circumstances, taken with the reluctance of
DIR. Cameron, the attending physician. give
color to the suspicion of self-destruction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
PERHAPS BURIED ALIVE.
Belief That a Supposed Corpse Was In
sensible Only Because of u Fit.

Grin H. Reynolds, a young man living at
Scranton, Pa, was found dead in bed Sunday
morning and Tuesday his body was taken to
Binghamton, NY. for burial. To add to the
horror of his sudden death the report is cur
rent that he was alive when placed in the coffin
and consigned to the tomb, and that his sup
posed death was only the insensibiity pro-
duced by an epieptic fit, to which he was SUBJ
ject At the time the funeral service was held
the life-ike appearance Oh the corpse and the
fact that the cheeks and forehead were flushed
and that the life color was visible III the backs
OF the hands Was matter of remark by sew
eral in attendance, well as the officiating
clergyman, Rev. d. NJ. Stearns, of the Re-
formed Episcopal Church. Undertaken Raub,
who has charge of the body, holds that the
death of Reynolds was announced by two ply
sicians and that the flushing and warmth OF the
body was due to the reactionary process of the
embamiug huid and that there was no doubt
Of the man being dead when buried. This.
however, does not dissuade the anxious ones
of their suspicious i'll the case, and it is under
stood that they will at once proceed to an in
yestigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
Fast Driving.

To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
1t seems to be almost impossible to enforce
the law against fast driving in this city; the
law breakers outnumber the policemen fifty to
one, and their chances OF outrunning them are
illimitable. Still, this is no reason why the
pedestrians should be entirely given over to the
mercy of every butcher boy. The Commits
sioners should make and enforce an order pro-
hibiting the driving of an animal around a cor
ner at gait faster than a walk, and while it is
not practicable to make driver slow down to
a walk at every crossing of the road he is on.
such being not diotinguishable from the re-
mainder of the road on our asphalt pavemen ts.
these should and could be clearly defined by
laying them in blue stone, the edges beveled
TO prevent Earring the vehicle and slightly
raised to secure dry footing; and any driver
who should come in contact with pedestrian
on such crossing should be held guilty of as
sault. The man who wanders all over the
street or crosses it any where else than the
defined crossing should be held as doing it at
his own peril and needs no protection by the
law. While this would not abolish all COLI
sloDs it would prevent the large majority, since
most persons are run over either at street cor
ners or while crossing the streets. As for chill
dren playing in the carriage way parents who
allow their children to do so should be per-
mitted full liberty of the law to run the risk.
1t IL not the business of the public. afoot or
in wagon, to mind other peoples children.
CFK
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
POLICE PROMOTIONS.
Civil Service Reform Rules to Govern
Applicants to Undergo Examination.

The police department has adopted civil
service reform rules and hereafter. it is said,
promotion will be made according to merit and
no, on account of influence. Capt. Austin and
Lieuts. Hollinberger and Guy have been desig-
mated as examining commissioners for the de-
partment This action was brought about by
the dismissal of the two police sorgeants yes
terday. The applicants for promotion were SO
numerous that the major could not find tile
time to fully inquire into and decide as to the
merits OF each. Under the order issued by
Maj. Moore all policemen Of the second class
are permitted to put in their applications for
these promotions and undergo an examination
such as the commissioners may determine
upon. They have not yet decided what sort of
an examination they will hold, although it is
thought that the applicants will be required to
write answers TO a set of questionsto test their
knowledge of the duties of policeman.
Under the law only the officers of the second
class are eligible, as the law requires promo
tOns 10 be made from the next lower class
The promotions of two officers OF this class and
Of two acting sergean.s will create two vacancies
in the second or $50 class, to which two men of
the first or SIS class will be eligible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
GEORGETOWN.

REAL ESTATE SOLD AT AUcTIoN.-The Hol-
hngsworth homestead ON Q street between 3lst
aud Valley streets. with grounds surrounding
it to the extent of SO, 033 square Feet was sold
at public ianction by Thomas Bowling, auc
tioneer, TO Mr. John Siever of Brooklyn, NY
Tor 454 cents per square foot, or about
S23.S64 for the purchase.
Fos THIRTY YEARS DEALER IN News
PAPERs.-Wm. E. Hurd. one of the oldest citi-
zens OF Georgetown, who died Thursday at an
advanced age, as briefly mentioned in The
STAR had, Tor upward Of thirty years, been en-
gagged In selling The STAR and other news
papers.
For CONTEMPT OF CoURr.-For failing to
appear before Judge Miller when summoned
ueorge jackson was fined 81 yesterday.
TEMPERATURE AND CoSDlTIoN OF WATER At Z
A.M-Great Falls. temperature. IS; condition,
3. Receiving reservoir, temperature, II. Con-
anon at north connection, Is; condition at
south connection &c. Distributing reservoir,
temperature, 68. Condition at inhuent gate
house. SO; condition at cffuent gate house, &c.
High tide in the river today at 6:I5 pm. low
tide at 1928 n m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
Youn BLooD

Needs thorough cleansing this spring in order to ex
pei the impurities which have accumulated during the
winter. or which may be hereditary, and cause you
much suffering We confidently recommend Hoods
Sarsaparn rs the very best spring medicine BY its
the blood is purified, enriched and vtazed that
tired feeling is entirely and the whole body
given strength and vgor The appetite is restored aud
sharpened the digestive organs are toned and the kid
neys and Ever invisorated
GREAT FAyoRiTE.
Hoods sarsapara is equal if not superior, to any
on the market. We have prescribed it in many cases
and always with good results 1t seems to be great
favorite with customers our sales are greater
than of any other preparation of the kind" W.
DASHIELi. CO., Princess Amaze, Nd
SALT RHEUM.
'Thave little girl who very seriously afflicted
with salt reum tried various doctors without any
good effect and at length 1 had recourse to Hoods
Sarsaparilia. Two bottles completely cured her and
she has remained well since 1 can most conf
IDENTIFY recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla to any one sim
ilarly afflicted" Mrs. THOS. DAVIES, Cleveland
Ohio.
n. B.-H you decide to take Hoods SarsapariIla do
not be induced ~ buy any other.
HOODS sARsAPARILLA
Sold by all druggists 81: six for S. Prepared only
100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
"A WONDERFUL ESCAPE,
An Engineer Whirled on Shaft for a
Minute and Unhurt.

From the Philadelphia Press.
james Kelly, thirty-nine years. 1918 Linwood
street. who is employed as an engineer at the
Novelty Iron Works at 3lst and Marke: streets,
while standing near the shafting. which moves
at the rate of 24O revolutions a minute, put his
hand carelessly on part of the shafting. He
was Immediately caught up in the shafting and
whirled around for over minute before the
machinery could be stopped. Then Kelly was
found to be completely bereft of clothing and
with only few scratches upon his BODY still
clinging on to the machinery As quickly as pos
sibie he removed to the Presbyterian Hos
pital. where. after examination he was found
TO be free from injury, but completely dazed.
He will remain few days in the hospital to re-
cover from the shock. The doctors consider it
one OF the most marvellous escapes from death
that has come beneath their knowledge during
their experience
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
CITY ITEMS.

The Creditors Sale OF 100000 worth
of Tailor-made Clothing will continue for
few days longer. The agents have Instructions
from the creditors to close out the following
lots regardless of value:
Lo: MEMS Suits at -. 80; reduced from a6.
Mems Suits, So; reduced from SIP. Mems
Atwood Suits. Il. so; reduced from SIS. Black
Prince Albert Suits. $40; reduced from @22.
Prince Albert Suits in corkscrew. diagonals,
&C., at S13 and SIS; reduced from ;'34.
Lot 2.Men's Pants at so cts, 81. 81, So and
So; worth double.
Lot 3.--Boys' and Chidren's Suits at 81, 81,
So, 81 and 50; worth double.
Lot 4.-Boys' Pants from Is cents up. We
also have extra large size Suits rs large as As
inches breast measure.
This is a rare chance to buy First-class Cloth
ing at such Strengthening prices. Call early at
Creditors Clothing Sale. 92i 7th ST., bet aud
X sts. NV my16-I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.

WATER SUPPLY FOR TCSLAw HEIGHTS.
The ID strict Commissioners made an order
yesterday authorizing a special water service to
carry a supply of water to Tunlaw Heights the
work 10 be done at the expense of the trustees
OF Tunlaw Heights and the water delivered by
meter and paid for at three cents per thousand
gallons.
DIR. R,SKIS on THE LIQUOR QUESTION.
Commissioner Douglass yesterday received a
letter from DIR. Rankin. president OF Howard
University. saying: The executive committee
OF howard University wish me 10 express their
high appreciation of the efforts Of the Com
missioners TO remove places of temptation to
drink from the youth daily passing back and
forth on 18th street to and from the university
They unanimously believe that the citizens of
Washington will sustain all such decisions AS
have been lately made by the Commissioners
and hope the city NAV become as pure and
wholesome for residence as ought to be the
capital of the freest people on the earth"
TIL PROPOSED STREET RAILROAD TO JENNINGS
The Commissioners today. in q letter to
Chairman Circuit. approve the bill incorporat.
ing the Washington and Bennings Street Rail-
way Company, and suggest an amendment
placing the general construction of the road
under the supervision OF the Commissioners.
FARaEKs VINO SELL PRODUCE IN THE MARKETS.
The question of allowing persons not actually
farmers 10 sell produce in the space al
iotied 10 farmers III the several markets has
already been decided by the Commissioner
s-N hItCteu 10 stflctlN en-
force the law. An interesting case has Just
been brought TO the attention of the Commits
sioners. A farmer has u regular authorized
agent III the market TO sell his products, and
the question arises can he occupy the space sci
aside for farmers Commissioner Hine who
has the matter in charge, holds that a person
yho raises the produce on his farm may sell il
BY an agent whom lac employs on regular
wages. This does net apply to persons who
sell on their own account on commission.
NV HOSES just completed in the northwest
eight and nine rooms: substantially built
$4,000 to $1,000. Easy terms. JSo. +. WAeaA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
Java and Mocha Coffee. Soc. lib. MErzeEn
IT'S Like Finding Money

IT'S Like Finding Money
to reap the benefits of a ''snGp" like thi, whe
it is offered you-a chance you'll not get again.
SPECIAL Bargains FOR TOMORROW
No. l. Ladies' Feather Weight" Hand
Turned Button, worth 80. For tomorrow 81
No. 2. Ladies' Fine Patent Leather Tipped
Lace Shoes. worth S2.75. For tomorrow Sl. rs.
No. 3. Ladies' Real French Dongola Button.
Nobby Tips, worth fully Sd For tomorrow
Sl.95.
No. 4. Ladies' Fine Dongola Spring Heels.
sizes to 5s, regular price 90. For tomorrow
$l.45
No. 5. Feather Weight Kid Button Boots.
regular price %. Is For tomorrow S145
No. 6. Flexible Soles Soft Dongola Kid But
ton regular price SIS For tomorrow LIS.
No. Z. Ladies' Suede Oxfords either in GRAY
or Tan colors. S1.25. Regular price 50
No. s. Ladies' Patent Vamp Suede Back Ok
fords. very heat, 81. Worth fully S175
No. 8. Ladies Neat Oxford Ties, either with
or without Tips. Acc. Regular price Sc
No. 10. Gents Genuine Kangaroo Low Shoes,
$3.50. Sold everywhere at IS. so and "a
No. IL. Gents Fine DonSola Low Shoes. wide
or narrow Toes, $1.45. Regular price 81 25
No. IL. Gents Fine Calf Dress Shoes, 81. 95.
The same as others sell at So
No. ID. Gents Neat Seamless Dress Shoes.
warranted throughout Sl.20. Worth S2.
The STANDARD SHOE HOUSE,
1t 1914 18th St NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
Death of Mrs. Lucy l.. Arnold.

Mrs. Lucy l.. Arnold, the sister OF Mrs. Geo
d. Williams, died this morning about o'clock
after long and painful illness. Mrs. Arnold
was born in Alabama, but was resident for
many years OF California. She was the widow of
John Arnold, one of the principal business men
OF the Paclnc coast. During her many visits to
WashiUgton.th past few years she had become
endeared to large circle of acquain tances here.
who will learn of her death with sincere sor-
row. The body will be sent to California for
interment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
THE DEADLY DCELLO.
Two Alabama Drummers Fight 1t Out
on a Country Road.

Aspeciai from Scale, Russell county, Ala, re-
ports duel to death between Louis Smith and
Edward Elkins, travelling statesmen from Mont
gomery, Ala. A year ago the two men quar-
relied on account Of young lady. 10th were
paying her attentions. They did not meet
again until Wednesday. when they met on a
country road by accident Both drew pistols
and opened fire at the same time.
At the third shot bali struck Eikins in the
breast. killing him almost instantly. Smith is
believed to be fatally wounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
A BRIDE INSTEAD OF A CORPSE
Thomas Rand Forced to Marry the Girl
Who Took Poison on His Account.

Miss Mollie Westphai of Syracuse. N. y, saw
her intended, Thomas Rand, talking to one of
his former sweethearts yesterday afternoon.
She went home and swallowed enough lauda-
mum to kill a whole family. A physician and a
stomach pump saved her life. Rand WAS sum-
moned to the girls bedside while she was still
unconscious. She regained her senses in about
four hours. Meantime her family had sent for
minister. Rand was induced to consent to a
marriage ceremony. The inducements were
i'll the form of divers threats from the young
ladys father and brothers Miss Westphal was
unable to raise her head and was barely able to
answer the ministers questions. Both families
are well known. Rand says he intended to
marry the girl. but does not like the compul
sorry feature of the performance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16

A Colored Man Arrested on Suspicion of
the Crime.

The triple murder at Bentleysville, Pa, is
still mystery. Many theories are being adj
vanced as to the probable motive of the horri-
BILE deed. Among these is that a relative of the
Crouches murdered them in hopes of obtain
ing the estate, which is valued at from $40, 600
to S25, 900. Another theory is that colored
man, who was seen i'll the vicinity, committed
the murder for robbery. A dispatch to the
sheriff of Washington county states that a man
the description of this man has been
arrested at Beaver Falls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
CITY AND DISTRICT.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

"Mynheer jan"
NATIoSAL.--Edward Harrigan in .Old Law
ender."
Harris B1JOu.-''The Wages of Sim
kERNAN's.--- Lester Il Williams London
Gaiety Company.
GLOBE THENTER.-Varieties
PANORAMA BUlLDINa.-Yenetian Troubadours
Ppm and pm.
Z STREET BAPTIST CHUKcH.-Lecture by Rev.
j. j. Muir
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
''sunrise Chop" Tea, try it iced. MErzGrR's
BE Careful What Won Drink


USE ONLY PURE ARTICLES.
You can save from 20 to 80 per cent by buying
your Teas, Coffees. Baking Powders. Condensed
Milk. DC, from the
GREAT ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC TEA Co.,
sol and SOB 18th ST., 1920 l4th ST. NV,
3l04 N ST., Georgetown. DC
225 stores in the United States.
6ranulated, 619c.
A, &c.
Extra c. Sic.
Block Sugar, SC.
Powdered Sugar, Sc.
Our 33c. Java and Mocha Coffee can't be beat
We still have on hand at our Main Store
SOL and SOB It'll St. corner 18th and Euw..
few of those handsome Easter panels entitled
Mammals Darling also few of the Drum
mer Boy" which will be given away with one
pound of tea, two pounds of coffee, or one pound
of baking powder. on May the 10th, 18th and
18th, provided you bring this slip.
Don't fail to procure copy.
Handsome presents given away with every
pound of Thea-Nectar Tea or A. and L. Baking
Powder All goods delivered free to any part
of the city. Punctuality our motto. Fresh
goods received every other day.
1t n. ii. BOWMAN, Manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
THE HOOSIER POET SUED,
Manager Walker Wants Damages 70,
Mr.. Riley's Change of Base.

The trouble which caused break between Bill
Nye and James Whitcomb Riley few months
ago has been revived by filing suit at Indian
apolis against Riley by Amos J. Walker, his for
mer manager, who demands damages to the
amount Of $1,000 from Riley. Under the COLI
tract between Riley and Nye the former re-
ceived $50 for each performance, one third of
which was to be paid to Walker, who was also
given salary of $50 week for management
Riley's refusal to continue the partnership
threw walker out of employment, and for this
he demands money from the Hoosier poet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
CONDENSED LOCALS.

The Young Mems Christian Association are
20 have public discussion at their rooms to-
1, the subject being the principles of nation
siisT. which are just now exciting general
interest
Mrs. Mechline Of this city is singing in Pm
afore' at Norfolk and Richmond this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
POLICE COURT NEEDS.
A Better Building Required and Better
Pay for the Judge.

washington is badly in need of new Police
Court building" said g lawyer to STAR re-
porter this morning. THAT court" he con.
tinued, lis the only government institution in
the city that pays its own expenses and turns
over profits to Uncle Sam. According to the
reports the court clears something like
S25.O00 a year, and yet the accommodations
arc poorer than the magistrates courts 10
country towns. The present Police Court
building is totally unit for occupancy and the
cells are so badly arranged that all the impure
air and stencil from them passes up the CORR.
dor and through the court room, making il
very unhealthy for the judge and others in
court"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
To Explore the Great Falls Region.

The National Geographical Society has ar
ranged for an excursion ON Wednesday, the 2lst
instant, TO the Great Falls of the Potomac. The
plan is to take coaches, opposite the Cosmos
Club. at 9 an, and follow the Conduit road
reaching Great Falls between 80 am and
noon. A short walk up the tow paths leads to
a meadow, with shade on the bank of the river
and here lunch will be taken. From this point
members of the party will take boats over the
river to get view Of the falls from the yir-
ginia side. Returning. the coaches will start at
5 pm. reaching this city by 8 o'clock. In case
OF rain the excursion will be postponed and
notice will be given in The STAR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
ARMIES VERSUS CAMERON.
Suit Against the Pennsylvania Senator to
Recover Commission on Real Estate Sale.

In the Circuit Court. Judge Montgomery, to-
day the case of Maj. George A. Armes against
Senator ]. Donald Cameron was taken up. This
is an action to recover $3.50 for commissions
on the sale OF the house and furniture OF
defendant to Hon D. Morgan, in 1885, for
s95,G00. The plaintiff claimed that this was
the usual commission in such cases and
declined to receive smaller amount as his
commission. Messrs. WillouGhby and A. A.
Birney appear for the plaintiff and Messrs. W.
A. Cook and Enoch Totten for defendant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
Death of Mrs. r. Il. STOCKING.

Mrs. Emily Chapman Stocking, wife of Mr..
E. B. Stocking. well-known resident of Capt.
toll Hill, died last evening at her home, 2O5 A
street southeast after an illness Of few DAYS.
Mrs. Stocking, who was estimable wife and
mother. had large circle of friends in tine
city, by whom her death will be sincerely re-
GREETED. She leaves two little daughters.
Funeral services Will be held at the residence
at o'clock tomorrow and the remains will be
taken to Syracuse NY, for burial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
"Sunrise Chop" Tea, try it iced. METzGER's
Attractive Items for Tomorrow

AZ THE STAR SHOE HOUSE.
We expect very busy day and in order to
realize our expectations have marked down
fully % per cent the following excellent lines
of shoes:
Ladies Kid 0xfords. with tips G0c.; were 75c.
Ladies Dongola Kid OXfords, common sense
style, 75c.; were 81.
Ladies Dark Russet Oxfords, with patent
leather tips 75c.: were II.
Mems Fine Strap Ties and Oxfords, tipped
or plain. TO- were $3.50.
Mems Dongola Oxtords, strap ties and low
button, tipped or plain, $50; were -.
Boys and Youths Fine Sewed Button or Lace
Shoes. CSC; were Sl.25.
Misses, Soft Dongola Kid Spring Heels or
Heels, 81; were S1.25.
Children's Real Kid or Pebble Goat Spring
Heels. tipped or plain, 75c; were 81.
Special lot of Ladies' Fine Sample Shoes at
80; regular prices, 81. So 80 and %.
Bargains for every one tomorrow at
1t TnE STAR SHOE HOUSE. 1926 7th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
Death of Oliver Bell Bunce,

Oliver Bell Bunce, author of Don't" pop
uiar behavior book, which had quite run.
Romance of the Revolution" Bachelor
Story" MY House" and other works, novels,
dramas, essays, &C., died in New YORK of con-
sumption. He was born in 1928 For several
years he was editor of App!eton's Journal and
was also ut one time a bookseller and publisher
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
A Pool Table for a Truck Company

Last Monday Truck A Company of the fire
department was presented with handsome
pool table. The presentation address was
delivered by Mr.. Pliny NJ. Hough of the Co
lumbia National Bank. Assistant Chief Engi-
neer ". +. Belt made acknowledgment in a
neat speech, after which the ladies and gentle
men present enjoyed a banquet.