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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-09
THE NATIONAL RIFLES,
The Veterans OF the Old Organization Turn
Their Trophies Over to the New.

The Veterans OF the Old Organization Turn
Their Trophies Over to the New.
The National Rifles held their monthly meet
ing last evening. The recruiting committee
reported favorably the names of Thomas L.
Clear, James Devine. John Sherman
Moulton and J. Henry Small, jr.. for
active membership and the applicants
were duly elected. DR.. W. E. Wolhaupter, J..
J. Fisher, c. A. McAllister, George W. Abbott.
Reuben Harris, Abraham D. Prince, John L.
Bartlett Lieut. Joseph W. Anderson, Carl 3.
Orleman. John l.. Curtis, Samuel A. Drury, Z.
F. Rose, o. G.. Sellman, NJ. b Bailey and Ashby
E. Balm were elected honorary contributing MEM
bers. The meeting was enlivened by the
visit of q committee from the war veterans OF
the National Rifles of 1861. The chairman OF
the committee. Lieut.. Edward I. Mathews,
stated that the object OF the call was TO pieage
old veteran members of 1859 to 1865, and to
assure the company Of their appreciation OF
courtesies heretofore received, ana TO warmly
indorse the honorable and proud record made
by the present body in the perpetuaton
OF the proud old name of the National Rifles.
The committee also guaranteed to place In pos
session of the present command, as their wor-
thy successors, all the records, trophies and
other property OF the old company that may
now be in existence, so far as was possible.
Capt John T. Clements, for the veterans,
then stepped to the from. and in q
few well-chosen and patriotic remarks
presented to the company an elegantly
framed photograph of q group Of the veterans
of the National Rifles of 1861. In the group
appear the familiar faces of Alex. L. Brltton,
Noble d. Larner, Edward T. Mathews. Joseph
McMakin. T. H. Alexander, John 7. Clements,
Col. VIM. G. Moore, W. X. Mendenhall, +. N.
Leonard w. G.. Phillips, Thomas Story, Gus
tavus A. Brandt, Thomas W. Stewart, Gilbert
Towles, John B. Randolph and G. Y. At Ice.
Mr.. E. N. Leonard also presented colored
picture, neatly framed, Of . National Rifeman
Of 1861. fully uniformed and equipped. Capt
Oyster, on behalf of the company, pleasantly
welcomed the delegation of veterans and as
sured them that the present command highly
appreciated this visit and pledged to keep sacred
the property that may be presented and to con-
tinue to uphold the good name Of the corps
handed down to them from the old veterans.
The company cheer was then Justify given for
the visitors, after which they were invited into
the adjoining rooms to enjoy the Inequalities OF
the corps
The final settlement Of the question Of the
cOmpany's making q trip north the coming
summer was postponed until Monday evening
next to which date the meeting was adjourned,
previous to which resolution was unanimously
adopted electing to honorary veteran member
ship all surviving members OF the company
from 1859 to 1865.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-09
THE LATE SAMUEL EMERY.
Impressivs Funeral Services 1t the Metro
politan NJ. Z. Church This Morning.

fmpreseive Funeral Services ut the Metro
politan NJ. L. Church This Morning.
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church is
generally unoccupied on Saturday, but this
morning the exception and not the rule pre-
vailed. A large number of people occupied
seats in the audience chamber, and
by so doing testified to their regard
for the late Samuel Emery. More
satisfactory evidence of q mans popularity
could hardly be produced than that which was
apparent in the assemblage. The great majority
were elderly members in good standing of the
solid business portion of the community.
1t was II 80 when the funeral procession. with
the Rev. Dr. Bates of the Methodist Protestant
church at its head, entered the edifice. As the
familiar words II am the resurrection and the
life were uttered the congregation arose and
remained standing until the relatives of
with lilies and roses and miniature wheat
sheaves, WAS placed in front Of the altar rail
while the quartet choir of the church sang
Come Unto Me, All Ye That Labor and Are
Heavy Laden, and Will Give You Rest"
DR.. Bates then read a scripturM selection
commencing "Behold, 1 show you a mystery
and following the conclusion of this the choir,
unaccompanied by the organ, chanted the
Lords prayer.
After mentioning the causes which were re-
Or. Corey, pastor of the church, and
Bishop JOhu P. Newman, DR.. Bates an
nounced as his text the words of Job: "All
the days of my appointed time will wait
till my change come" With pointed brew
ity the venerable divine talked of the
uncertainty of life and the certainty of
death. Tho change, he said, was q desira-
BILE one; from q world of mutations to a
land of Interchangeable glory. Speaking of
the deceased the doctor said he had
known him for forty years, most of the time
as his pastor, and had found him to be q man
OF unquestioned integrity, liberal, attentive to
the services Of the sanctuary and in all his re-
lations manly man.
short prayer was succeeded by an invita-
ton to those present to see the remains The
choir sang Nearer, My God, To Thee" while
the many friends took last look at the kindly
face of the man they had respected. Among
those who thus showed their esteem was ex-
Senator Henry W. Blair.
The active pallbearers were Edward Graves
b. Duvall, William Mackey, Clarence Duvall
Commissioner John W. Ross and DR.. George H.
La Fetra. The honorary bearers we're Messrs
Browning, Tallmadge, Clarke, Ham
over. Tenney, Mcdowell and W. E. Clarke.
While the cortege was leaving the church en-
route for Congressional cemetery Organist W.
I. Hutchinson played Come, Ye Disconsolate."
The choir was composed Of Mrs. Lapham,
Miss Gray, Mr.. VIII Atkinson and Mr.. w. r.
Lapham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-09

Instructions to the Revenue Cutters.
The sailing instructions of the revenue cutters
Rush and Bear were mailed this afternoon from
the Treasury Department to San Francisco. The
special instructions to Agents Brown and Will
iams were mailed to Mr.. Williams at his home
in Ohio on Wednesday last. Mr.. Williams was
at his home in Ohio on Wednesday last Mr.
Williams. who sails by the Rush, has, it is said
at the Treasury Department, already left for
San Francisco. and will arrive there in time to
leave on the Rush on Thursday, the l4th in
stant Unless there is some unexpected delay
the mailed sailing instructions viii also arrive
Thursday morning.
Supplemental instructions, which cannot now
be determined on, but which may assume shape
after the receipt Of certain dispatches from
the British government which are awaited,
will be telegraphed from Washington by
Thursday in case they can be formulated
in time. Otherwise the Rush viii touch at
Portland. Ore, or Seattle, Wash, and receive
the supplemental orders. So far Secretary
Foster declines to divulge the nature Of either
the sailing or other instructions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-09
AFFAIRS AT SILVER SPRING.
Improvements in That Pleasant Neighbor
hood.
corrsspondsncs'of The Evening Star:


SS'issp'nasnce OF Inc Evening STAR
SILVER SPING, Nd, May 8, 1891.
modern Rim Van Wrinkle were to awake
fror, bis sI..,. a,d boa- the b,z, NJ the saw
-, = a. 80. :,
%, N 'e N'A'0 VI Nio " AL VIC %
silver spring and take glance AT the new
houses which are being erected. one after
another. in the neighborhood, he would har div
recogn;ze the s,Iv,.r spr,uy co,,muuity of even
a.. -.
~H "s"-
An Improvement which mas Deen long neeoeo
Immediately at the station has been made by
the turnpike authorities which will be appreci-
ate by ali those having occasion to drive over
the road. especially those having We
hicles which run to and from the depot
The ridge in the turnpike. which ex-
tended like hogs back for about fifty yards
from the crossing going eastward Immediately in
front of the depot has been lowered and
placed in satisfactory condition under the
Supervision Of Mr. j. A. Windham. the super
intendcnt of the Brookville Turnpike Company.
The new subdivision called Woodside, which
Is the next station Immediately above Silver
Spring, is developing handsomely. and with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-09
THE BOARD OF REGENTS.
Ladies' Connected With the Natural Bridge
University Of Art Meet.

Ladies' Connected With the Natural Bridge
University of Art Meet.
The board of regents of the Natural Bridge
University of Art held a voting meeting this
morning at the Ebbitt House. There was only
q small attendance but those that were present
held proxies for the rest, so that considerable
Of Richmond presided and Miss Jean
cite NJ. Richards acted as the secre-
tary. Mrs. E. J. Somers was elected permanent
chairman and Miss Bayard permanent secre-
tary. An advisory board was chosen consisting
Of Mrs. Jeanette NJ. Appleton of New York, Mrs.
Margaret ). NJ. Sweat of Maine. Mrs. A. Leonat
Of Baltimore, Mrs. Grace Hubbard Bell of
Washington, Mrs. Stephen Putner of Virginia,
Miss K. L. Parson of Virginia, Miss Emily Sar-
tain of Philadelphia and Miss Emma G. Thursby
of New York. The following additional men,
bers were placed on the board Of re-
gents: Miss Mary 8. Hampton Of South
Carolina, Mrs. Albert Woodwork Of New
Hampshire, Mrs. ]. c. Cilley Of New Hampshie,
Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge Of New York, Mrs.
Robert McKim of New York, Mrs. Ogden Dore-
mus Of New York, Mrs. Theodore B. Starr Of
New York, Mrs. Grover Cleveland of New York,
Miss Mary Cooper Of New York, Mrs: Joyce
Rollins Of New York, Mrs. Adams of Ithaca
Mrs W. W. Goodwin of Cambridge, Miss
Houghton of Cambridge, Mrs. Charles Eliot of
Cambridge, Mrs. S. E. Billiard of Boston, Mrs.
Cheney Of Buffalo. Mrs. n. o. Earle Of WASH
ington, Mrs J. d. Baxter of Washington, Mrs.
ThOs. Nesmith of Lowell, Mrs. James L. Fields
of Boston, Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee of Virginia, Mrs.
Jas. Lyons of Virginia, Mrs. Charles Nordhoff
Of California, Miss Mary Garrett of Baltimore
and Mrs. Livingstone Minis of Atlanta.
The directors of the university corporation
are Edmund Pendleton, Thomas Nelson Page,
WirtH auyan n
Curry. Hunter Mcclure and S. Weir Mitchell.
The lands for the university, 147 acres, have
been surveyed, the transfer deeds made out,
and the arrangements SO far completed war
rant the opening of a summer school of pho
Biography this season.
Full power in the selection Of the officers of
the university and the management of the
courses of study is vested in the board of
regents, and as soon as the subscriptions war
rant it summer schools in music, art and pho
Biography are to be opened, which will prob
ably be placed under the charge of Miss
Thursby, Mrs. Appleton and Miss Sartain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-09
CABMEN ON SUNDAY.
An Important Decision by Judge Kimba
~ to Their Duties.

An Important Decision by Judge Kimball
~ to Their Duties.
Judge Kimban today decided the case Of
James W. Drane, cabman, who was charged
with violating the hack law in going on the
streets Sunday for the purpose Of business, not
having been previously employed and not
being on his way to or from steamboat wharf
or railroad depot.
In the course Of his argument Lawyer Car
rington, for the defendant, said that under the
law, if the defendant was held guilty, the same
proceedings could be instituted against the
street cars, herdics and carettes.
Judge Kimball referred to the object Of the
law to make the Sabbath q quiet day. SO that
persons could go to church and enjoy as quiet
day as possible.
He held the defendant guilty and gave coun-
sci time to decide whether he would take the
case to the upper court on writ Of error or
not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-09
NAVAL coURTs-MARTIAI-


Sometlmee Tney Are NOT 90 Impart1ol -
They Might Re.
sit IL all right 70 order a trial Of Lieut.. Com
mander Bicknen on the charge of suffering two
naval vessels to be stranded" said naval OFF,
Ger today, because all the facts will come out
believe that he did everything in his power
to prevent the disaster and that the unfortu-
nate result was something that he could not
avert Courts-martial are not always the most
impartial judicial bodies and frequently the
members are swayed by their personal feeling
or interest. In this case 1 see that the board is
composed wholly Of the seniors Of the accused
instead as is sometimes the case number of
his juniors. This insures Bicknell fair show,
for none Of the members Of the court will be
benefited by the result If he should be found
guilty 1t is claimed that naval court-martial
in which a majority of the members are
junior in rank to the accused is illegal. and it
would be of great benefit to the military and
naval service il this important question could
be finally settled by the United States Supreme
Court; that is, whether in time Of peace a mil
tary or naval officer could be legally deprived
of his commission by q court composed wholly
of his juniors or where . majority were his
juniors"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-09
ARE WARNED against


the impostons of company of females, who,
under the lead of male agent, are now infesting
the kitchens of this city, performing a trick which
they pretend is test of baking powders.
1t having been intimated that these persons
are the paid agents of the Royal Baking Powder
Company, this is to advise all concerned that this
Company has no relation whatever to them, that
their so-caed test is sham, and that the females
are instructed and employed to perform these
tricks and make false statements in all kitchens
to which they can gain access, by concerns who
are trying to palm off upon housekeepers an
inferior brand of baking powder through the
operation of fallacious and deceptive methods
The Royal Baking Powder Company in no
case employs such agents, and whenever the
name of this Company is used to gain entrance
to houses, the applicant, no matter how respec-
table in appearance, should be regarded and
treated as an imposter.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER Co.
100 Wall St, New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-09
FORGETTING COLLATERAL,
How About Fifty Liquor Cases VIII Prob
ably BE Disposed Of.

How About Fifty Liquor Cases VIII Prob
ably BE Disposed Of.
number Of persons who were charged with
violations Of the law did not appear in the
Police Court today for trial and their collat-
erals were forfeited. Gussie Smith was among
those whose collateral was forfeited The
amount was $50. This Is the first of more
than fifty cases against persons in the 'Divis-
ion" for selling liquor without license.
The other cases will be brought in from time
to time and it is probable that the collateral in
each case will be forfeited. Frank Mills for
feted IS for violating the police regulations.
He is the driver of a public vehicle and the
charge against him was that he loitered about
the streets soliciting fares. The cabmen call it
Grabbing"
Charles Watson, Joseph Pudgett, Israel
Williams, Charles Mitchell and George Winston
paid S5 each on charges Of disorderly conduct.
Stephen Tibbs for throwing missiles and
William Heard for profanity, also forfeited IS
each.
Perley Craig and Frank Boyd each forfeited
Is.
They are bicycle riders, but last night, when
they went out, they failed to carry their lights
with them and Policeman Boyce arrested them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-09
ALEXANDRIA.
A FINE MUSICALE.

The twenty-seventh complimentary rehearsal
of the Alexandria Musical Association, the last
of the season, was a most pleasant even
ing for the hundreds Of Alexandrians that
were the invited guests of the occasion.
The usual ten selections were admirably
rendered. Mr.. H. 7. Statham of Washington
gave with fine effect the vocal solo, "Queen Of
the Earth, and was encored, and he was again
encored in the rendition of "Good Night. Be-
loved, from Balfe. Messrs. Gottlieb and Pre-
vost Of Baltimore gave the aid of their flutes
to the occasion and in a 'Fantasie- Hongroise''
were accompanied by Miss Myrer on the piano.
The renditions of the association that made up
the principal portion Of the entertainment
were all admirable and well received, and the
audience left the hall with regret.
COUNTY MATTERS.
Two interesting county meetings will be held
next week. On Tuesday night the county COM
mittee of twelve, who are charged with road
improvement, will meet at the residence of Mr..
board OF Arlington district, Messrs. Doug
lass, Bailey and Bancroft, have invited
the citizens to public meeting at
the Walker school house to confer As to the
improvements to be made at that school.-The
county court, Judge Chichester. has tried the
the landlord and tenant case of Julius Smith
against T. A. Goodman and verdict has been
found for the plaintiff. A motion for . new
trial is on file.
NOTES
The commissioners of the sinking fund are
about to replace the unsightly stalls in the
market area by a neat wooden building to &C.
commodate the market people.
The leading grocers have all agreed after
Monday next to close at $50 pm, except on
Saturdays, until the close of the summer.
Messrs. Norton 4 Csrlin have sold two lots
on Columbia stYeets near Wvthe and Mont
gomery streets for $3.50. Less than fifteen
years ago three-fourths of this entire square
was sold for S3I5 at auction.
Two tramps from Lynchburg, Lavender,
alias Level. and E. HUMPHREYS alias Allen,
whose arrest on suspicion has been reported
to The STAR, have been sent to jail by the
mayor. ...
All the veniremen who went to Norfolk in
the Brady case few days ago and we're not Sc
lected Is jurors have returned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-09

Late Planting Occasioned by Excessive Rain
tall in February and March.

Late Planting Occasioned by Excessive Rain.
tall in February and March.
The cotton report of the Department Of Agri.
culture for May relates to the progress of plant
ing. The proportion Of the proposed breadth
already planted on the first Of May was IT'S per
cent, which is less than the average of
series of years. Many correspond
ents report planting one to two
weeks late. 1t Is especially late in North Caro-
lima and Tennessee, fully one-third Of the area
yet to be seeded north of the gulf states From
Georgia west to Texas the state averages vary
only 2 or 8 per cent. The figures are
as follows: Virginia, 40 per cent; North Caro-
lima. 63; South Carolian, IS: Georgia, So Flor
ida, 81; Alabama, 80; Mississippi, n; Louisiana,
70; Texas, 70; Arkansas. rs; Tennessee, II.
The delay is due, in all sections of the cotton
belt. to excessive rainfall in February and
March, which made early blowing impractic-
able, and to a very general deficiency IN April,
rendering the soil dry and cloddy, and hinder
ing termination. The seed bed, as q rule, has
been imperfectly prepared, and is in relatively
poor condition.
Reporters intimate, as a result of the IN
favorable spring, that a reduction of acreage
may be expected. This may depend somewhat
on the opportunity for completing the area
during this month and the prospective profits
OF large breadth of cotton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-09
Tributes to DIR. Z. Carroll Morgan.

At largely attended special meeting Of the
Medical Society Of the District of Columbia,
called to take suitable action concerning the
death of DIR. E. Carroll Morgan. resolutions ex-
pressive of the high esteem in which the de-
ceased had been held by the profession were
adopted Brief addresses of tribute we're
spoken with deep sincerity by number Of
prominent physicians. among them Drs. ]. W.
II. Lovejoy. II. NJ. Murray and DIR. Chas. E.
Hagner, who spoke feelingly of DIR. Morgan's
estimable qualities, his high achievements and
brilliant promise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-09
Combinations at Concordie.

Tomorrow mornings services at the Concor-
din German Evangelical Church, ON the corner
o. 10th and G streets northwest, will en-
brace the interesting ceremony Of the rite
Of confirmation, in which the fol-
lowing young people will participate:
Edward Ockershausen, Adolph Walter, Jacob
Schiek. Rudolph III. Poetzmsnn, Georg Eber-
hard Ruhl, Georg Steiner, Richard Winekel-
Schmiedt August Pitt, Martha Hense,
Henr1ette Worch, Lille NJ. Poetzmann,
Marie Antoinette Toepfer, Anna Justine voehl,
Caroline Anna Klinge, Efie NJ. Miller, Maude
Dunkhorst. Pauline Amalie Knobloch, Ehsa-
beta Tuchs, Sophie Creglinger, Carrie Wolz
and Bertha Dreuitz.
The candidates passed through careful ex-
animation, conducted by the pastor, Rev. E.
Drevitz, in the presence of . large audience,
on Thursday evening, and acquitted themselves
quite creditably.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-09
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
PERMIT TO RELAY rrs TRACKS.

PERMIT TO RELAY IT'S TRACKS
An order was today issued by the District
Commissioners granting the Anacostia and Po-
tomac Railroad Company permission to open
NJ street southwest from South Capitol street to
Water street for the purpose of relaying its
tracks.
The same conditions as to incommoding the
damage. the repairing and repair of the streets,
inspection of work, &C., that were imposed
on other railroad companies ars made in this
permit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-09
Pleas of Not Guilty,

In the Criminal Court today before Judge
Bradley a number of arrangements took place.
The following plead not guilty: Henry Dod-
son, charged with assault with intent to kill
Charles Tilghman on March 8; VIM. Harris,
charged with similar offense on James Thorn
ton. April II; Annie Hawkins, similar offense on
David Fitzgerald, April q; John Simmons
larceny from the person, watch from 7. s.
Mills. April 6, and Robert Trouland larceny of
two barrels of blue stone valued at S25 Of the
Postal Telegraph Cable Company, April Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-09
CITY AND DISTRICT.

g The difference between a loose vague
boast and an affidavit giving exact figures is a
wide one. and of vital significance to a person
interested in the statement. The STAR s,ce1rs
10 IFS circulation This is point of great i'm
portance 20 advertisers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-09
THE COURTS.

CIRCUIT COURT-Jud0e Cor.
Today-Sypher agt. Morey; motion for judg-
ment overruled. Birmingham agt. Petit 4
Dripps; motion to set aside verdict, &C., over
ruled appeal noted. Hume agt. Hoover; judg-
ment by default. Stevens agt. District; do.
Ferran agt. Bryan, ex'r; motion to vacate judg-
ment Of non-suit granted. Deener, Cissel 4
WEIGH, use of, &c. agt. ]. 7. Lee; order that
garnishee answer. &c.
EQUITY CoURr-Jtuige Hdgner.
Today-Cake agt Woodbury.; receiver in
structed to pay wages Cox agt. Cox; summons
ordered. Condron agt. Condron; testimony
ordered taken by J. A. Clarke. Savoy agk
Fields; pro confesso. Earnshaw agt DAILY; do.
and appearance ordered. In re Lucy L. Lang;
committee discharged. Desmond agt. Neon
nell. Little agt. Duncanson and Norman agt.
MITCHELL Appearances ordered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-09
THE EXCELSIOR CLUB RAID.
Tried In the Police Court and James CARRIE
Held for the Grand jury.

Tried in the Police Court and James CARRIER
Held for the Grand jury.
The gambling case growing out of the raid
on the rooms of the Excelsior Club q week ago
was tried in the Police Court this afternoon.
The defendants were James I CARRIER and
William Jones and they we're represented by
Lawyer C. Maurice Smith.
Detective Block and Officers Sutton and
Weldon, who made the raid, had charge of the
case and they produced a basket filed with
chips and cards, and among the papers were
bills for such articles as beer, whisky, cigars,
cigarettes and oysters.
Several members of the club who had either
played poker or seen the same played gave evil
dence, and the game Of poker was fully ex-
planned to Judge Kimball.
CARRIER was held in $500 bail for the grand
Jury and Jones was acquitted.