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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
MR.. FOLEY Is INDrGNANr.



He Wants 10 Examine the Books and Get
vindication.
"I'm that Irishman Foley you talked about
before the investigating committee the other
day." slid the ex-superintendent Of street and
alley cleaning, addressing Commissioner Doug
lass yesterday.
eyes, know you," replied Commissioner
Douglass. ''what can do for your"
Commissioner Douglass, you have not treated
me right; I am after vindication; want to
look at the books of the street and alley clean
ing department"
IAN right, I have no objection to that" and
the president of the board wrote q note to
Major Davis telling him he had no objection to
granting Mr.. Foleys request.
Later in the day Mr.. Foley returned, not in
the best of humor. Commissioner Douglass
was absent and he appeared before the other
stating. by way Of explanation, that Commits
sioner Douglass note was not recognized at the
STRENGTHENING department, and he was told to
get an order from the board.
The Commissioners told him that his request
would come before the board later in the day.
When reporter Of The STAR accosted Mr..
Foley he said his purpose was to vindicate him
self. He denied that he had employed carts be-
longing to his sons and sister in the cleaning
department and paid laborers under him with
orders on his store for groceries and provisions.
he said, he had openly accused the inspectors
Of being in league with the contractor. The
contractor, he claimed. put up a job on him aud
wrote to Commissioner Douglass. The fact was,
he insisted, that his place was wanted for some
one else.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
EXCURSIONS.

The Capitol Lodge, No. II, Independent
Order of Mechanics, gave delightful excursion
to River View last evening. A large crowd
went down on the Sam1 ]. Pentz and enjoyed
many attractive features of amusement. The
present special program, including the Sisters
Brantz, Sisters Mendoza and Cyrene. will be
presented tomorrow and Sunday for the last
time. On Decoration day Capt Randall will
have Prof. A. J. Dugoy, the high-wire walker,
and Cyrene. The Pentz and the Mary WASH
ington will run to River View on Decoration
day and the broad decks of the latter will be
devoted to dancing on all trips during the day.
The first annual excursion of the Auxiliary
Club to Marshall Hall on the steamer Manchester
will take place tomorrow. The object is to
raise sufficient funds to finish paying for a
membership at the Baptist Home for an aged
and helDless lady
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
Not n Possibility.

But truth in profoundest manner. We are
offering Serge Suits, wool, three colors for your
selection, at the extreme low price of 81 suit.
Also for summer comfort, for a few DAVIS only,
on our bargain counter, three shades Of Coats
and Vests, Black. Blue and Brown Cheviots. a,
-. which will surpass anything for the price in
the market. whipcord seams and patch pockets
In addition to the above we cordially invite
vSnr attention to our large assortment of $40
Suits, which you will find surpasses anything
your eyes ever beheld. fine line of Trousers
from s1.50 to $3.50. Office Coats, all colors, Is
cents each.
In our furnishing department you will find
extraordinary qualities. We present with every
SOC. Outing Shirt Windsor Scarf. Our line of
l.aundered Outing Shirts can't be equaled. hun
dred different patterns. at sl.25. All our 25 and
35c. Ties at 2Oc.. in Four-in-hands and Tecks
special sale of Balbriggan Underwear at Csc.
and Soc, silk finished. In our hat department
we pride ourselves on our selections and prices.
Youmans Correct Style Derby in three colors
at S1.5O Dunlap's latest in Black. unlined. at
Sl.5O and g. Our straw goods are right in it,
from Csc. to $3.50, all sizes All the latest
styles and the very lowest prices.
H. FRIEDLANDER & BRo.,
OnePrice Mems Outfitters,
1t 9Th and E streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
Mourning Their Dead Comrades.

Burnside Post, No. 8, held post of sorrow al
Grand Army Hall last night. After the regular
exercises, which were interspersed with music,
there was a reading by John Tweedale, ad-
dresses by L. L. Bridges and s. G. Brock, read
ing of Lincoln's Gettysburg speech by J. H.
Day, an address by Rev. 8. B. Paine, chaplain.
in-chief Of the G. A. R.. and reading of a poem
by H. A. Cozzens. During the evening there
was excellent singing. The exercises were closed
with benediction by the department chaplain,
honor Of the memory Of the thirty members of
the post who have died since it was organized.
Six members died during the past year. H. C.
Lowell, c. c. Smith, Geo. W. Gist, John j.
Hawkins, Jno. E. Mason and Samuel F.
Lomax.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
Hearing Of Lynchings Caused Madness.

A most peculiar murder and most peculiar
lynching occurred at Bastrod, La, Sunday.
One man committed the murder and one man
did the lynching, with the assistance of the
murderer. s. C. Brigham, manager of planta-
ton on Island de Siard, was shot from ambush
by an old negro. The negro then walked to the
plantation residence, summoned Col. Phillips,
the owner, and told him he had killed Brigham
and wanted to be hung for it. Col. Phillips
put rope round the negros neck. pulled the
rope over the limb Of tree and the negro was
coon swinging in a death struggle. 1t is thought
hat the negro was insane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
A Bottlers' Branch Formed.

A Washington branch of the American Bot
tiers Protective Association was formed wednes-
day night at a meeting held at Concordia Hall
and the following officers were elected:
Samuel C. Palmer, president; VIM. Dickson,
vice president; Charles L. Beatty, secretary; H.
L. Dauterich, treasurer; Mr.. Bridwell, sergeant
alarms.
The object of the association is protection
against junk dealers in the matter of buying
and selling bottles. The bottlers agree to have
their bottles stamped and not to purchase from
any but the maker. A bill will be introduced
in Congress making it Illegal for any one to deal
in the bottles Of the association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
SUNDAY SCHOOL STATISTICS.
Interesting Information Given at Meetin
of the Home Missionary Society.

Interesting Information Given at Meetings
of the Home Missionary Society.
The sixty-sixth anniversary meeting Of the
American Home Missionary Society was brought
to close at the First Congregational Church
asst evening in the presence Of quite large
and enthusiastic gathering.
After having called upon President Harrison
at O'Clock yesterday afternoon the society re-
sumed its session at 2 o'clock, when the Congre-
gational Sunday School and Publishing Society.
an auxiliary of the American Home Missionary
Society, through its secretary, Mr.. G. NJ Boyn-
ton of Boston, presented q report Of its work
during the pastyear. Thereportshowedt that SIS
Sunday schools had been established. and that
]. 400 more had been aided. Not only does this
society publish and distribute all the neces-
sary Sunday school literature, but it
also publishes papers in the German,
French, Polish. Bohemian and other
languages. During the year $4,000 had been
expended, leaving q balance of 1855. very
gratifying feature of the report was the state
ment that the society was free from debt The
society also listened to interesting accounts of
missionary work on the frontier from repre-
sentatives from the field. Rev. 8. F. Gale of
Florida, Rev. j. H. Morley of Minnesota, Rev.
NJ. L. Eversz OF the German department. Rev.
Edward L. Smith of the Yale band of Washing
ton state, Rev. s. c. Mcdaniel of Georgia. Rev.
c. F. Chpp Of Oregon, Rev. W. 8. Bell of Mon
tana and Rev. H. c. Simmons Of North Dakota.
THE EVENING SESSION.
At the evening session of the society the Rev.
Charles W. Seldom, its eastern field secretary,
gave a very interesting account of his labors,
the remainder of the evening being devoted to
the summing up and conservation service"
the speakers being Rev. c. H. Richards, ID. D.,
Of Philadelphia; Rev. s. L. Blake, ID. D., of
New London, Conn; Rev. E. A. Lawrence of
Baltimore, Rev. N. Boynton of Boston and
others.
A closing hymn was sung and the benedic-
ton pronounced. when the sixty-sixth ami
versary meeting of the society was declared adj
journed.
As stated in yesterdays STAR many Of the
delegates will remain in the city for several
days, devoting their time to sightseeing. At
O'Clock this afternoon two three hundred
Of the delegates and their friends made u trip
to Mount Vernon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27

Mr.. J. ]. ROLES, the timer who fell from the
eornice Of Ogram's drug store, 1911 Pennsylva-
mia avenue, yesterday afternoon, fracturing his
skull, as mentioned in The STAR. died at the
Emergency Hospital about IL O'Clock last night,
never having fully recovered consciousness.
His family, consisting Of wife and three grown
daughters. were at his bedside when he died.
having first learned of the accident through
The STARS account Of it. The deceased was
sixty-two years of age, resident Of George
town for the greater part OF his life. residing on
SD street. and had acted as foreman for many
Of the leading timers of the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27

The Harvard faculty has just made the
assignment Of commencement parts from
the class Of '92. The choice has been made
of Hutchins Hapgood of Alton, ILL.,; Rob.
ert Morse Lovett of Boston, Ralph Hamil.
ton Shepard of New Haven, N. Y; Algernon de-
Vivier Tassin of Washington, D. c.; Eliot White
of New York. George Alexander Eaton Of
Natick will deliver the Latin Grafton. Besides
these seniors the following men will represen,
their respective schools: From the law school
Moses Day Kimball Of Boston; from the divinity
school, Oliver Jay Fairfield Of Yellow Springs
Ohio; from the graduate school, John Cum.
mings Of Lynn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
Shortage in the Wheat Crop,

A.C. Clansen, chief grain inspector of Minnesota,
has returned froma trip over the northern part Of
the state. Referring to the prospects of a crop
Of wheat this year he said: North of the line
of the Northern Pacific along the line of the Red
river, both in North Dakota and Minnesota,
wheat seeding he's progressed very slowly in
deed. Figuring the acreage likely to be put
into wheat in the states of North Dakota, South
Dakota and Minnesota with the average yield
per for the last five years. there is likely to
be shortage of from A, 0O0.O 900 to $4,000 900
bushels from last years yield. which is con-
coded to have been about $50 0O0, 900 bushels. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
ALEXANDRIA.
THE CITY FINANCES.

The financial system Of the coming fiscal year
has been now matured and agreed upon by the
city council and approved by the mayor. Tax
alton continues the same-$2 OH the 800,
with 10 per cent discount for prompt payment.
The licenses continue last year, except that
the $50 liquor licenses have been increased to
$50 per annum. The appropriations for the
annual expenditures are the same as last year,
except that the appropriation for certain public
work has been increased, as follows: Public
schools, 81 600; new streets and sewers. IS, 500
cleaning and repairing streets, $500; law ex-
penses, $500; expenses of city council, &c.
1900; fire plugs, $50. The reductions are $3.50
in repairs and expenses of public property
and $500 in interest the public debt.
There was, however, in last years bill S12, 900
for the repayment of temporary loans to the
banks. No appropriation for that purpose is
required this year, SO that while the appropria-
ton bill of 1922 footed up $lO7 ,367. so that
of 1929 is only Sl0l ,567.50. During the
fiscal year 1922 deficiency appropriations to
the extent Of some 81, 900 were required. Alto
gether the financial condition of the corponR-
ton is somewhat better tLan at the close Of the
last fiscal year.
TALENTED ALEXANDRIA LADIES.
Another Alexandria lady has been awarded
the gold medal of the Corcoran rtSchool in
Washington. Miss Catharine C. Critcher will
thls year De the recipient OF the prize Tor
drawings. Miss Minnegerode of this city won
the prize in 1889. Both these ladies have given
the young people of Alexandria the benefit of
their talents and accomplishments, having con-
Quoted the free art school at the Peabody build
ing for some time past
SUITS IN COURT.
The final business of the circuit court of Alex
andria consisted in entries made in the follow
ing cases, in many of which residents of the
District are interested: Castleman Vs. Berry
Green vs.. National Press Brick Company, Will
kins vs. Bleight, Hayes vs.. Reed, MedfOrd Vs.
Minor. Miles VS.. Medford's administrator Mum
sing vs. O'Neal, Hall vs.. Putnam and Burdett
Vs. Walker.
The last will of the late VIM. A. Sisson has
been admitted to probate at the Office Of the
corporation court here, with Mr.. Thomas ".
Clarke, well known in Washington, rs admins
traitor. Mr.. Thomas Clarke is the residuary
legatee Of the Sisson estate after the death Of
his widow.
The Washington Asphalt Block and Tile Com
pany has been chartered here, with Patrick
Maloney as president, VIM. Hazen, A. Nc
Kenzie, N. H. Shea and others, Washingtonians
Us corporators.
Mr.. G. N. Enrich Of Washington has bought
for S2,8OO the two-story business house on
King street near Royal street, long the hat
store OF the late John 7. Evans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
Officers Elected.

The stockholders of the Takoma Park Loan
and Trust Company have elected directors as
follows: President, B. F. Gilbert; vice presi-
dent, Henry NJ. Baker: secretary. C. NJ. Heaton.
jr.; treasurer. E. Southland Parker; H. W. Tai
bOtt, ]. s. Swormstedt, F. b. Metzerott. W. W.
Rapley, 5. 3. Kretzer, s. s. Shedd, E. C. Gil
bert, j. d. Gibbs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27

The Y. NJ. C. A. annual excursion on the
River Queen will take place Tuesday evening,
June q. The announcement is made thus
early in order that those who propose partici-
pating may arrange their engagements SO to
be free on that night. Those having the affair
in charge are determined that the coming ex-
cursion shall be even more attractive than the
many enjoyable ones that have preceded it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
CITY AND DISTRICT.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

ALBAuen's. - Carleton Opera Company in
"The Bohemian Girl"
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-Commencemen exer-
cises Martyn School of OratOry.
HARRIS BIJoU.-.'The Wages of Sim
KERSAS's LYcEUM.-Bob Fitzsimmons and
company.
The BATTLE OF GETTYsBuRG.-15ths street and
Ohio avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
Suburban Real Estate Sale.

There will be trustees sale by Latimer l.
Sloan of 163 building lots in the subdivision of
the Schuetzen..Par beginning on the premises
Monday, June s, at 4:30. and continuing every
day thereafter at the same hour until every lot
is sold. The property has fine frontage on
Brightwood avenue or It'll street extended The
trustees are Messrs. E. J. Stellwagen and Simon
Wolf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27

Central Democratic Committee Going to Chi
ca9o Convention by the Pennsylvania Rail-
road.
The central democratic committee. through
William II. Manogue, William H. Mohler, J.
Fred. Kelley and James F. Brown, the subcom-
mittee to make arrangements for the trip to
the national democratic convention at Chicago
next month. have completed arrangements with
the Pennsylvania railroad for q special train
consisting Of solid vestibuled Pullman coaches,
with dining and composite coaches attached.
The party viii leave here June II ut 1850 am.
and arrive in Chicago the next morning at $50
o'clock.-Adrt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
Sons of JOnasIab.

number Of young gentlemen assembled at
the residence Of Mr.. c. F. Cummins Tuesday
evening for the purpose of holding preliminary
meeting to elect officers for the new council
which is to be instituted the first Thursday in
June. The officers being duly elected mu-
steal entertainment was given, which was fol-
lowed by a supper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
Drilled Well, but Did Not Get the Prize

American Commandery, No. 3, Knights Of
the Golden E. gle, Capt. Charles Childs, have
returned from Atlantic City, where they parti-
cipated in the prize drill, having as opponents
a number of Communicates from different parts
of the country. The Washington comman-
derry is said to have drilled exceedingly well,
but failed to win the approval of the judges.
1t is also said that the commandery complain
Of unfair treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
Shelter in the Time of Storm.

A carrier pigeon, stenciled under wing VIM.
Dickson, No. 400 Fair street, Trenton, N. j..
and wearing silver auklet marked 20 D., came
to the pigeon loft of Mr.. John r. Adams. 1909
5th street southeast, exhausted and almost
drowned during the hard storm last evening"
Mr.. Adams properly cared for the bird and will
return it to its owner soon as he hears from
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27

GRAND COMBINED EXCURSION on DECORATION
OAY.-A grand excursion to Pen-Mar and Get
tysburg will be run by Washington Div. No. 4,
o. Il. X. p, via Baltimore and Ohio railroad
Tickets to Pen-Mar, S1.50: to Gettysburg, 81.
Children half fare. Trains leave Baltimore and
Ohio depot 8 and Sis am May 80. For tickets
apply TO committee and at the Baltimore and
Ohio ticket Office. including depot. morning Of
excursion. This is the only excursion to
Gettysburg on Decoration day. Fine equip
ment, and every person guaranteed a seat
Adrt.
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The Biological Society.

At the meeting of the Biological Society in
the assembly hall of the Cosmos Club tomorrow
evening communications will be presented as
follows: DIR. Theo. Gill-On the Super Family
Chstodontoidea; DIR. C. Hart Merriam-The
Plants Of the Pribilof Islands; Coon Cave Mis-
souri,: Mr.. Frederick V. Coville-Uses of Plants
among the Panamint Indians
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27

To the Editor of The Evening Star
Inasmuch as the Philadelphia, Newark, Man
tonomoh and other war ships of the North
Atlantic squadron are announced en- route for
Annapolis, to remain some time, why cannot
the Baltimore and Ohio or Baltimore and
Potomac railroad companies arrange for excur-
sion trains to give the people of Washington an
opportunity to see these ships? Thousands
would avail themselves of the chance. NAVY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27

Judge Hagner yesterday directed decree Of
divorce for the complainant in the case of Mary
Meaney against Michael Meaney on the ground
of cruelty and drunkenness. They were mar
ried Nav II. 1878. and she charges ill treatment.
threatening to kill her, &C. Mr.. c. Darlington
appeared for petitioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

and 645 pm.
Mr. yERSoS.-Charles Manchester, 10 am.
MARSHALL HALL-Steamer Manchester, 10
am and 245 pm.
COLONIAL BEAcH--George Leary, 6 p. m.
FoRr MONROE AND NoRFoLK.-Lady of the
Lake, ID. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
Lunacy Cases,

In the lunacy cases Of Ellen Oliver, Samuel
Smith, Anna Maher. Lille Jackson, Christopher
Miller, Joseph Walsh and George W. Webb
the injunctions have been confirmed, and in the
case of the last named E. Douglass Webb has
been appointed the committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
Additional Sunday Train for Baltimore via
IA and nbi<, ~ al.

The:.Baltimore and Ohio railroad has placed
. new sunday train in service between Washing
ton and Baltimore, leaving Washington at $50
p. m The train heretofore leaving Baltimore
for Washington at IL p. m daily will hereafter
leave At ll:30 p. m Full schedule OF all local
trains Of Baltimore and Ohio railroad is pub
hshed elsewhere in this paper.-Adet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27

IMPROVED TRAIN SERVICE on THE METRO
BoLITAN BRAScH.-The b. and D. railroad has
placed in service an additional train on Metro
politsn Branch, leaving Washington daily at
e.45 am Full schedule of all local trains is
published in another column in this paper
-Adrt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
Good Coffee

Hot from the roasters.
Our Java and Mocha Coffee SOC. per pound,
makes an excellent drink
METzGER's Fine Family Grocery, All It'll ST. n. W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
For Decoration DAY

Potted Ham and Tongue, Corned Beef, Sal.
mon, Lobster Hams for sandwiches. Our
Pure Rye Whisky. 8 years old. Csc. qt., is very
fine and warranted money refunded II not en-
tirely satisfactory. Our Port wine absolutely
pure. full qts.. SOC. Table Sherry. fine and dry
full qts., Soc. Angostura Bitters, Csc. bot
Lime Juice, Csc. bot. Claret. Csc. Imported
Ginger Ale. Strawberry Jam. zoe. 4 boxes
Sardines, Csc; imported, for 25c. Olives for
picnics. Jellies, &c. Store will not be open
Decoration day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
WHAr Cav Cur1cunA Do,

Everything that IL cleansing purifying and besuti
lying for the skin. scalp and hair Of infants and chill
dren the CUrICURA REMEDIES will do, Thar
speedily cure itching and burning scssmas. cieanss
the scalp Of scay hunors. purity the blood and 70
store the hair. They absolutely pure asrsesbl,
and unfaaius. Sold sysryvhere. my23
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27

In order to accommodate the large number
of persons desiring to attend the unwilling
Of the Hill monument in Richmond, May 80. a
special train will leave Washington at am.
stopping at Alexandria; returning. leaving
Richmond came evening at 9 pm. The rate
has been made very low, within the reach of
all, only e.. 50. Those desiring to leave earlier
can leave Richmond on special at pm.
Tickets on sale at the station. Children half
fare.-Adrt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27

A GENTLEMAN of the bureau OF printing and
engraving writes under date OF April ~:
Z. s. Dental ASS n. It'll and ID. city:
Gentlemen: The operations performed for me
ct your rooms are irst-class in every respect
and the charges most reasonable.
Respectfully, c. G. DENNIS,
l2S + st. NV,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27

SPECIAL For ToNoRRow AT SHEErz's.-
Fresh Marshmallovs only IS cents per pound.
All other candies on our counters continue to
60 at 35c. Ice Cream Soda cents SHKErz
cor. 10th and + and welckers Hotel, 18th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
CHR. XASprH's own Pride Of Virginia Port.

A Coon REFRIGERATOR saves a big ice bill
and all your food. Buy the Leonard Dry Air
Cleanable. A EBERLY's Sons,
us 9TH st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27
GASOLINE TESTERS. HExPLER's, ASS Pa. av

$500 PLANTS. ROSE BUSHES, &c, will be
given away free TO customers tomorrow at X.
NATHANsoS's, SIS It'll st. n W. See ad. for bar
gains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27

For ONE WEEK OSLY-our superlative -four,
e6 Dbl. W. II. WALKER,
946-4S-50 La. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-27

TIE COCHRAN, 14th and X streets north
west, will make special rates for summer
nonths