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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-19
BROOKLAND,

Under the supervision Of Messrs. McLachlen
& Batchelder, four new houses are to be erected
on Lowell street, East Brookland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Brown have just moved
into their new house ON Keokuk street, West
Brooklan6.
Lieut.. John NJ. Orchard. U. s. N, has pur-
chased lot on Philadelphia street near l4th,
University Heights. with the idea of building a
residence. Lieut.. Craven and Lieut.. Orchard
both intend making the Heights their home
when on shore duty.
Miss McCauslin is the guest Of her brother
on Providence street, Brookland.
Miss Belle Owens has been making quite q
visit at Takoma Park.
MIR. George Howe has bought of Messrs.
Barton 4 Walker lot No II, block Is, Univer-
sity Heights, fronting on 18th street and
Michigan avenue.
An effort is being made to secure the Rives
property on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
electric boulevard road.
The stock of the Brookland Hall
Association is becoming quite popular
since the hail is an established fact
Five bonds of 500 each have been recently
purchased by some of the reverend gentlemen
of the Catholic University faculty, anda promi-
nent lawyer OF the vicinity is negotiating for
the remainder of the bonds on hand.
Since the order promulgated by the board of
trustees of the Rock Creek cemetery to the eff
feet that there shall be no Sunday funerals in
that ancient burying ground, the quiet of the
Sabbath services in the quaint old church has
been undisturbed, and the superintendent of
the cemetery, Mr. Samuel Mondy, has been able
to attend to his parochial duties
Miss Pinkey Rhine and Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Bailey are visiting MIR. and Mrs. S. ]. Owens.
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POLICE CHIEFS IN SESSION.
A Permanent Organization Proposed {.
Extend Throughout the Country

"a oTSan1L3ttOn PROPOSED to
Extend Throughout the Country.
The convention Of chiefs Of police from some
of the largest cities in the country began yes-
terday in the city council chamber at Chicago.
Chief Seavey of Omaha, who was mainly instru-
mental in getting the officers together. called
the meeting to order, and. without making an
address, introduced Mayor Harrison, who
heartily welcomed the delegates to the CITY.
Chief McClaughery added hearty second to
the mayors welcome. Chief Seavev then
spoke briefly of the object of the convention.
which was. he said. to effect permanent police
organization, and so unite the protectors of
the people that the percentage of crime will be
greatly reduced.
On motion of Chief McClaughery Chief
Seavey was made temporary chairman Of the
convention. Committees on permanent organ
ization and program were then appointed, and
q recess taken.
When the convention reassembled the COM
mittee on permanent organization reported the
following officers: President, W. s. Seayey
Omaha; vice presidents, Benjamin p Eldredge
Boston; Roger O'Alara, Pittsburg; W. c. Davis.
Memphis: Thomas l.. Speers. Kansas CITY: I,
harrington, st. Louis; p. Crowley. San Fran
cisco; A. B. Connolly, Chicaco: secretary and
treasurer, Harry y. Carr. Grand Rapids.
The committee also recommended that the
name OF organization be the National, Chiefs of
Police Union: that membership be left open to
any chief of police or superintendent of any in
corporated city in the United States. The re-
port was adopted without discussion.
In the discussion of the questions presented
the difficulty of preparing a code Of police
regulations applicable TO every city in the
country quickly presented itself, and after con-
siderable discussion the question was laid upon
the table. 1t was generally agreed that it is
not discreet to make arrests on the strength of
telegram unless it bears an official signature.
This discussion brought up the question of
telegraph code, which is badly needed. Both
matters were referred to committee, with
instructions to report at the next meeting
Chief McClaughrey defended the proposition
that officers below the rank of sergeant should
be classified, and tine matter was referred to a
| special committee
Chief McClaughrey headed off discussion OF
the question of adopting and carrying out a
uniform system of Identification by inviting
the chiefs to go with him to the Harrison street
station to examine into the workings of tine
bertilllon system. The invitation was accepted
and the convention adjourned for that purpose
leaving the discussion of the question for today
1t was decided by unanimous vote to hold
the next convention in st. Louis. An effort tc
make W. A. Pinkerton an honorary member OF
the association was voted down.
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Prof. SheldOn's Successful Nav Ball.

Prof Sheldon's May ball last evening at Met
zerott Hall was a most gratifying success, a
very large audience being present and the little
dancers performing their allotted dances in q
highly creditable manner The program opened
with flag march and was followed in rapid
succession by majority of the standard and
many new and original fancy dances, the Whit
lock sisters being especially noticeable for their
proficiency and skill in many events The pro-
lessor honored Miss Genie Whitlock by dancing
pas de deux with her, and at its conclusion
presented the little lady with tastefully en-
graved gold medal in recognition of her prof.
cheney. Several members Of the Chinese lega-
ton occupied a box, as did also Miss Anne
Lewis, the actress, former pupil OF Prof. Shell
don. Flowers were lavishly bestowed on all the
dancers, and at the conclusion Of the stage pro-
gram dancing was INDUCED in by majority Of
those present.
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SOUTHERN PRESBYTERIANS.
Meeting Of the General Assembly q
Macon, Ga.

The southern Presbyterian general assembly
met at Macon, Ga, yesterday morning at IL
O'Clock. About $50 commissioners were in at
tendance and others will arrive today from al
presbyteries in the south. The convention was
called to order in the Presbyterian Church by
DIR. W. I. King. the moderator elected at the
last session. Short devotional exercises pre-
ceded the work of the assembly and were fol-
lowed by an eloquent sermon by Moderator
King. Following the devotional exercises came
the qualification of commissioners and the
nominations for moderator
The names of John F. Cannon. d. D.. of st.
Lonls; Rev. y. NJ. Woods, ID. D., of Memphis
and Judge j. W. Lapsley were placed in uomi-
nation. The FIRST and second ballots were not
productive OF an election. The name of DR..
Woods was dropped. Judge Lapsley was
elected on the third ballot, the election being
made unanimous
This is the first time in the history of the
Presbyterian Church in the United States that
layman has been elected to the Office Of moder-
ator OF a general assembly,
Judge Jas. W. Lapsley of Admission, Ala. is a
distinguished lawyer and is judge of the city
court OF Admission. His brother, a missionary
In Chlna, was killed two years ago.
Rev. j. w. Primrose, ID. d.. of Potosi, No.,
and Rev. j. G. Snedecor of Birmingham. Ala,
wore appointed temporary clerks of the
sembly and the body was announced ready for
business.
The following telegram was, on motion Of ".
w. G.. Murkland OF Baltimore, ordered sent
from the assembly to Chicago:
macon, GA. May 49, 1898.
The general assembly OF the United States
(southern) by unanimous vote appeals to the
national commissioners of the Columbian ex-
position not to permit its opening On the
Lords day. that the celebration. which is not
local or sectional, but national and universal,
may be testimony which will honor God by
honoring his Sabbath in the eyes of the world.
'lSIgnedl Jos. r. Wilson. Stated Clerk.
"JAs. W. LAPsLEY, Moderator"
Inc afternoon session was taken I'D in reading
the reports of executive committees on differ
ent branches of work in the churches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-19
Four Wills Filed.

Yesterday there were four wills filed, viz:
Stephen McArde's, who gives his personal prop
erty to his wife Elizabeth in lieu of dover, and
bequest of $500 is left to Father O'Connell
The real estate goes to his sons, James and
Stephen, and daughter. Margaret Darcy. The
son. James l., is named as executor
Minnie Lehman by her will leaves her jewelry
to Edward Byrne and her interest in a lot in
Rosedale to her sister. Lizzie n. O'Neili, who
is named as executrix.
Lazarus Wetzel leaves his estate to his
daughter Margaret until death or marriage and
then to his heirs-at-law.
Dennis Gleason leaves his estate to Catharine
Gleason his wife.
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NO FEAR OF WAR
>" Declares #. ". Tarwcil. Jos, E.,s-..s
Prom China.

Prom China
From the Boston Giol,..
Mr.. r. IL. tarwell has resided for thi,,..-
years In the land OF the Celestial. as a., =
couniant OF the China and Jnuan Tradipc -
pany, with headquarters at Shanghai.
During all this time he has studied the A.
acieristics OF the people and ought 10 h, IT,.
oughly conVersant with their habits and -
ions.
MT. farWeh LETT Shanghai on April u a-s =.
therefore, fully posted on the elects s.birs
the passage and partial enforcement; Of a..
Geary law have wrought in China i,self.
When seen bv Globp REPORTER ve.te-s.. n
ridlculed the idea that war would be lils.lr =,
follow an enforcement OF the law her,au.. 70
said the interests o. the Chinese and Eure,s..a
are too closely identified
"0f course" said be. .whan I sreal, a. A.
Chinese mean the upper and middle cls.sss
You seldom see a real native ChinnmsD \,
America. Those who come 20 this courtr- -
for the most part coolies and rcI,resents,;,.s
Of the criminal classes.
II sailed on the Empress Of China, on s,.,x
Of which there were 500 Japanese. COO r1rr-
peaBs and 600 Chinese. The latter were g.,
the very scum of the population and a.,
cluded ex-convicts and thieves by the him.
drees. During the long Journey thew did 6o,b-
ing but stupeiv Themselves by smoking otiun
Yet these LOCO Cinnamon were landss !,
Vancouver. aud are probably in the Uni,ed
States TODAY"
Returning TO the question of war. he deels-.s
that the Newspapers IN the large Chinese si,i..
where Europeans reside in large nuulber,
printed columns about retaliation. but that shs
prominent Chinese merchants and wealihs can
itailsts were indignant over the publcailsu a
such articles.
Among the well-educated and well-to-do Chi
flrras4
have done SO much for the country that China
could not do without them. One prumineut
merchant said: IF the foreigners GO mAar Of
us would lose the means of livelihood"
The policy of Lee Hong Chang" he con-
nnued. whose power as viceroy is equal TO
that ~ The emperor. mas always been
one OF paclncetion. lie has eve been a row.
erful friend TO Foreigners, and during tho re-
cent riois dad more thaa any other man 10
quiet the disturbers. In fact. the Chinese are
too cowardly 70 go to war. They are not pre-
pared 10 fight, and. knowing il. are not an ious
TO pick quarrel with any foreign nation
Mr.. Fsrwell said that the educated Chine~e
look upon the Gearv law a. an unfor.unste
piece OF legislation. One osicial. a mandarin Of
high standing. asked ham only . month before
his departure why the United States discFmi-
mated against his people. la his broken En-
ghsh he inquired why we do not debar the
Italian and the Datch also.
These officials, according TO Mr.. Farwell up-
derstand fun well that great miny undosira-
BILE Chinamen make for our shores but they
cannot see why We should discriminate aesinst
the entire race. One of them suggested that we
ought 70 limit the number of Immigrants
and admit only those who are prosperous and
come with a good uurn.sa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-19
Presented to the Confederate Museum.

The confederate bazaar recently held at the
Armory at Richmond, Va, for the joint benefit
of the private soldiers and sailors monument
and the jeff. Davis museum realized the sum
of S2s,41s.65. Yesterday at a meeting of the
ladies who participated in the bazaar Mayor
Ellyson presented to the ladies of the confed-
crate museum the handsome flag Of the North
Carolina tent. This flag was made by young
ladies of the Edgeworth Female Seminary. and
through Miss Mary Morehead one of the pupils,
was presented to the Guilford Grays during
the early part OF the war. Mrs. Morton
Workman Sloane of Baltimore. in whose possess
sion the flag has been since the surrender at
AEpomattox, donated it to the North Carolina
ladies' who in turn presented it to the museum.
1t was turned over to the chairman of the relic
committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-19
EVANSVILLE,
nee of The Evening Star.

EVANSVILLE. Md, May IS, 1893.
The Hyattsville Progressive Euchre Club
met last Wednesday evening at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. White and passed sew
eral very agreeable hours. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Robinson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles II. Wel,h Mr. and Mrs. John E.
Latimer. Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Holden, DIR. and
Mrs T. R. Owens, Mr. and Mrs W. W. Van
Loon, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Z. White, Miss Nellie
Moran. Miss Lolo Trcou. Miss Aclia Davies of
Washington, Mrs. P. J. Casey Of New York.
DIR. Charles A. Wells, Mr.. Clarence Wilson and
Mr.. Howard Moran. Mrs. r. Z. White secured
the FIRST ladies' favor and Mrs. P. J. Casey the
second, and similar favors for the gentlemen
were won bv Mr.. Clarence Wilson and Mr.
Louis Holden. supper was served after the
playing.
The guild of the Pinkney Memorial Church
held large and interesting meeting last even
ing at the residence of olr. and Mrs. W. W.
Van Loam and transacted routine business.
Mr.. W. J. Spicer, who has been resident OF
Bladensburg for years. has moved to Marlboro
with his family.
local branch of the Washington Building
and Loan Association has been recently organ
lied at Landover with the following officers:
George Holmes. president: I. F. King. vice
PRESIDENT J. D. Fitzhugh. secretary; d. T.
Sheriff, treasurer; Ebert Dent. attorney.
Invitations have been issued to the wedding
OF Mr. George II. Webb OF this town and Miss
Mary p. Fahnestock of Baltimore. which will
take place at St. Michael and All Angels Church
in that city on Thursday, June /, at 1890 p. IN.
Mr.. E. A Fuller of this town will act as best
man.
The several new gasoline lamps which have
been placed in different parts Of the village
are great improvement to the street-lighting
system.
Hyattsville is still without Geographic COM
mupication with the outside world. and the
citizens are compelled to 60 to Washington
when they want to send a message.
The Southern Methodist Church is being re-
paired. A strawberry festival will be given
early next month for its benefit. The congre-
CATION of this church has increased.
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ROYAL PAGES.
Well-Born Youths Who Used to BE rssp-
archs' Messenger Boys.


Weli-Born Youths Who Used to he rson-
archs' Messenger Boys.
From the London Daily News
The Marquis de Chsnaeilles. whose funeral
took place Yesterday. was one of Louis XgITI's
pages. Our Paris correspondent writes: The
other two still surviving are the Marquis de
Casteja and Comte de Marbles. who Is as hale
and hearty Marshal MacMahon and ahous
the same age. The pages Of Louis XVIII srere
twenty in number and named by the king be-
fore the revolution. Ayouth TO be admiitoa a.
page into the royal household had TO prove six-
teen generations of nobility on each side. nah
ing thirty-two quarters. But after the reyolv-
ton the rather skeptical and free-,hinking kins
whom Waterloo set up at the Tuileries thoaeht
four quarters on the paternal side enough
The page had 70 enter at the age OF nine aud 10
spend three years IN a special school on leaving
which he drew a salary. had a uniform and
duties TO discharge about the kings person ana
at grand functions. At the age OF seventeen
be entered a cavalry regiment as a corDet
Pages in the period of their service pe-e
carefully taught how TO ride. fence dance and
become snowy officers. Later in life NJ AZ
Chanaleiiles attended a page the coronation
o. Charles y, and entered a guard regiment A
lew weeks subsequent TO that event he planted
the French flag On the quay of AlCiers a few
weeks before the revolution OF 1880 I.nus
XVIII lost the use of lIis hubs in exile ana ~
qulred neet-footed pages around him 10 fetch
and carry. Boy attcndantsalways accompasied
him when be went out in his bath chair o. /.
his carriage. which. TO give him exercise w,,
net hung on springs behind but made ~ ;,lt
there. The front seats we're more COMFORTABLE
Two pages ole on horseback. A counle I'D
on the steps. ono on each side CT the ca--iscs
When they were tired those behind chaus-sd
places with them They wore skv-tlue t,rics.
cooked hats and had gold buttons on tl,er
UNI UNIFORMS orhatheh'ed win the royal anna
The whole twenty attended al he Sunsa, ~
ceptons held By the hing. after mass. at ths
Iuileries. The last old page who died besors
NJ. de Chanaleilles was Comte de Iouga n
died at the age OF eighty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-19
Sons of JOnadab Entertainment.

The Sons of Jonadab gave a grand musical
and literary entertainment in the National
Rifles Armory last night. The program was
most enjoyable. Among its features we're the
duet from 1.-The Barber of Seville" we'll sung
by Miss Mamie Donnelly and Signor NJ. Mama,
and soprano solo by Miss Katie Graynor.
Among others who contributed to the artistic
Miss Carrie Rice, J. ]. Fisher. Mrs. Emily
Sauter. Mr.. VIM. McCabe, F. v. Sauter, NJ. S.
Wright. Miss Rose Dietz, Mrs. Lang the Naval
Quartet, Miss Hida jacob. Miss Mary Lloyd,
Miss Florence H. King and VIM. Bottomley.
The stage was managed by Mr.. A. L. Velati
John ]. Wee delivered an address Of welcome
and an address was delivered by S. L. Straughan
also. A dancing program closed the enter
tainment, with John f. Hogan as floor manager
and Paul F. Sipos and Milton t. Lowe as his
assistants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-19
Had to Pay for His Fun With the China

In this city there is an almond-eyed celestial
who was under the impression last night that
the Chinese exclusion act was being enforced.
He was out at an unusually late hour. and when
near Pennsylvania avenue and AZ street he was
lifted from the sidewalk by two young men who
thought they would have some fun with him.
During the ARRAY the Chinaman's hat was dis
abled. other wise not much damage was done.
Policeman Hartigan arrested young man
named Albert Smith.
He was tried in the Police Court today on
charge of assault, and Judge Miller made him
pay $40 for his fun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-19
RICHMOND Is chosen
ne Dem ocratic Convention of virri.,.
BE Held There August


The Virginia state democratic corom;,,.
at Richmond last night at $50 O'Clock p, =
Gordon. chairman; J. Ham Sheppard -
tary. Every congressional district in m, -
was represented. Considerable discussi,. -
indnlged in with reference TO the RICH, 40 20
absent member to vote by proxy. and a az
finally resolved that no proxy could vote -"
he was a member of the district from whish y.
proxy was given.
very pretty fight was made over the ~
Tor holding the next gubernatoriai coiiye.,,.e
and I.ichmond defeated Norfolk bv a vot. :, !.
10 ID. The time vas unanimously firoa a.
thursday, August II. The basis of renr...,..~
non was decided az one delegate for evess -.
Notes or Traction. over so. Rs cast in IN -.
IEesldential election. Tins viii make a hasa
OF some l.Gi0 delegates. The officers "a ~
, n:on,ihh'eo by the convention are gorarna,
''eN'enaht governor and attorney general
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-19
A Flag Presentation,

Lafayette Post, No.2O. G. A. R. was the recip-
lent Wednesday evening of handsome silk flag.
the donors being Lafayette Corps, No. 10, w.
r. G., auxiliary to that post. Lafayette Post
Hall was packed to overlooking to witness the
ceremony. The president Of the corps. Mrs.
Hannah ]. Devoe, made the presentation
speech, and the flag was received on behalf of
the post by Commander Edwin J. Sweet in an
eloquent speech. This was made the occasion
also Of the presentation of fine silver tea set
to Post Commander W. W. Chambers BY La
fayette Post Past Commander NJ. A. Dillon,
in highly complimentary speech, presented
the set. and Mr.. Chambers briefly responded.
expressing his hearty thanks. There was also
a good program Of exercises, refreshments and
then dancing was INDUCED i'll to q late hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-19

Under the auspices of the Pickett Buchanan
Camp. Confederate Veterans. the graves Of the
confederate and Union soldiers were decorated
Yesterday at Norfolk The ceremonies con-
sisted OF a parade and addresses at the ceme-
tery. The orator was DR.. VI. r. Wharton.
Theodore {. CrOuSe. n PENNSYLVANIA railroad
brakeman a York. Pa. IVES run over by train
yesterday AID killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-19

All the arrangements have been completed
by the joint committee of the three encamp-
ments of the Union Veteran Legion for memoir
ial services at the Metropolitan Church at 4
O'Clock on Sunday. the 2Sth of May. The SER
mon will be delivered by Rev. Hugh G. John
son. and the following comrades have been
designated to serve on the occasion: Green
Clay Smith. "a post colonies: Butler Fitch.
colonel: James r. Fritz, lieutenant colonel
Philip kietzger. major; Ira Brashears, chaplain,
and II. II. Specht. officer of the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-19

From the Denver news.
Certain newspapers published in this city
have been conducting variety of games Of
chance, such as giving away souvenirs, some
of which are alleged to be good for pounds Of
soap, promoting guess contests and promising
things of problematical value to persons in
genious enough to reunite badly dislocated
advertisements.
Most people might regard this class of
schemes with an amused smile as being harmless
enough. but it happens that the law does not
view the matter in that way. The law looks on
it as lottery and gambling pure and simple, and
provides very severe penalties. Not only the
United States law. but the statutes Of Colorado
leave no room for doubt. The United States
gets at such offenders by prohibiting the trans
mission of the papers through the mails. This is
a copy Of some correspondence transmitted from
Washington to Inspector Small the other day.
Hon. Il. A. Maxwell, Fourth Assistant Post
master General:
''Sir-In answer to the letter OF inspector in
charge, James A. Small of Denver, Col. of the
9Th instant. with which is inclosed a copy of
the Denver Times of April 5, containing an adj
vertisement entitled, A Beautiful Picture Free
il You Put This Coupon Together. &C., wherein
it is set forth that certain prizes are to be
awarded to the first the tenth, the twen-
tieth,' the thirtieth' and 'the fortieth' persons
respectively sending in correct coupon, have
to say that such a scheme is in violation of the
terms Of the lottery act of September 10, $780,
The award is dependent entirely upon the
chance that the contestant may be the tenth,
twentieth. &c, person and is not based upon
any skill in point of speed or ability As far
as am able to see no calculation could be made
BY the contestant that would enable him to be
the tenth, twentieth or 'thrtieth' person.
and for that reason the advertisement would
come within the prohibitions of the lottery act
The papers are returned herewith Very re-
spectfully, JAMES n. TYNER,
Assistant Attorney General"
Besides providing for heavy fines and I'M
prisonment the law requires the post Office Off
cials to seize and destroy all such papers which
are attempted to be sent through the mails.
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ORcers Elected.

The following officers for the ensuing year
were elected at the annual meeting of the med
ical board Of st. AIMS Infant Asylum Presi-
dent, DIR. H. NJ Newman; vice president, Dr.