davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27
4 "Toppins-OT' Ceremony.

The ceremony of topping off, the new Paais
Royal building. at the corner Of 11th andG streets.
occurred this afternoon, and the oc-
casion was fttinglv observed by the workmen.
The finishing touches had been put upon the
brickwork OF the big structure and the brick
layers could gaze upon their work with pride.
It has been an expeditions job, as well a
thorough and neat one, and the placing OF the
last brick and the last trowelful of mortar
completed the bricklayers' part OF the contract
When work was knocked off," therefore,
they felt glad at the result. and q few minutes
later felt happier sui when they sat down to u
spread which was indeed goodIy sight to hum
Sry and thirsty men. and they showed them
selves just as apt with knife and fork as with
the implements of their trade.
The new structure VIII afford ample room for
the display o: the immense stock Of goods
which Mr.. Lisne= will place therein, and the
vide floor space and good light from the
numerous windows will show the stock to
advantage.
Mr.. Lisue- SAYS ne will open his new store
early in September. He hopes to be ready by
September and will certainly occupy it within
few days after the LIST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27
ANACOSrIA.

Prof. John E. Powell delivered .tereop,icon
lecture last night at Congress Heights for the
benefit Of Congress Heights Methodist Episco-
pal Church. In point OF eioQuence and finance
it was a great occasion. II was the first enter
tainment Of its kind ever held in that par; OF
the district and the people turned out accord
ingly. Some Of the views were emphasized
with appropriate recitai.ons by local talent
Trustee and Sunday school Superintendent
Robert II. Jordan is mainly responsible for the
success of the venture.
The dedication of Congress Heights NJ E
Church viii take place on the afternoon Of sun
day. April 30. Ii is designed to make this q
memorable occasion. A large list Of invitations
have been issued to local diyines and the indi-
cations are that number " these gentlemen
will attend. The oficiaJing officer will be Pre-
siding Elder h. II. MAYOR, D. d.. and the
assistant, Rev. James McLsrep, pastor 81 the
Anscostia VI. f. Church. Nearly all the Meth
odist musical talent in this region has been en-
listed IN a special choir.
The committee appointed by the Citizens
Associa tion TO visit the Commissioners and dis
cuss the question OF sewers has performed it's
assignment. They were told that the money
for the Harrison street sewer was in hand snd
would soon be applied. The Monroe street
sewer would be looked after in the estimates TO
be submitted at the next session of Congress.
DR.. Frank {. Haines is confined BY sickness
The reorganization Of Suitlsnd Grange is be-
ing canvassed.
Harrison street has been cleaned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27
Along the Wnaryes.


A schooner-rigged sailing yacht dropped
anchor in the upper part of the harbor this
forenoon. Nothing is known about her except
ing that she halls from New York 1t is sup
posed that she came here from the
review at Hampton Roads. She wears an
English stern and her name in gold letters can
not be read off land. She carries a large crew,
uniformed in white duck suits, black stockings
and red fezes. She can make a good deal Of
canvas and the size of her mainsail is d wonder.
She carries fairly large boom, but no spirit.
She is decidedly graceful is painted black with
gold bands.
Freights along the river are light. This is to be
expected at this season of the year. There is a
fair amount of stuff passing between Washing
ton and Alexandria, but the down river stuff is
confined to oysters and fish. The season for
the first mentioned article is slack. and for the
latter is slim. Passenger travel is light, but
will steadily increase from now on. till TIE first
OF August near which time it is usually at its
maximum.
There is a striking increase in the lumber
trade along the river. The prospects are that
the season in this direction will not be quite SO
of half million feet has been
reported within the past few days.
Thus far, though, the lumber season is in
marked contrast with last year. Merchants
then had the q. A. X. encampment and the IN
auguration in view. During the spring and
summer Of last year the arrival of lumber
averaged about 1000 900 feet per week.
The arrivals of wood are heavy, but the
trade is somewhat sluggish. 1t is said that the
arrivals are too far in excess of the demand
All the excursion steamers are being pol.
ished up.
There was a fair string of passengers for
Mount Vernon this morning
The ferry and the electric railroad are doing
their share OF the Mount Vernon business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27
GERMAN EVANGELICAL SYNOD.
The Sessions Of That Body viii Begin In
Concordis Church This Evening.

The Sessions Of That Body viii Begin in
Concordis Church This Evening.
A number Of the members Of the German
Evangelical Synod of North Americ. arrived in
the city today to attend the sessions Of tha,
body, which open this evening The regular
business meetings however. will begin tomor-
row morning. All the sessions will be held in
Concordia Church, Goth and streets
According to the program the SER
mon at the meeting this evening viii be
delivered by Rev. c. Kissing Of Scranton. Pa.
Nessrs. F. 1mhof, A. grippe and Edward W.
Koch, officers of Coacordia Church. have been
designated to act in conjunction with the pas
tor. Rev. Ernest Drewitz. a committee on
the part of the church members TO welcome
the delegates.
The officers of the synod are as follows:
President. Pastor Z. Huber of ST. Matthews
Church, Baltimore; vice president. Pastor c.
Kirschmann of S. Johns Baltimore: secretary
Pastor Paul L. Mcneil, of st. Johns. Rich
mond. Va. aud treasurer, Mr.. William Harm
Of Columbia, Pa
The conference will hold sessions tomorrow
and Saturday at a. m. and p. m.
Friday evening at o'clock. special services;
sermon by Rev. John Rudolph of Archibald.
Pa; preparation for holy communion.
Saturday evening. clock. special services;
sermon by Rev. o. Apitz of South Norwalk,
Conn.
Sunday morning. usual services and holy
communion; sermon by Rev. P. L. Mcneil of
Richmond Va; Sunday evening. missionary
service. with addresses by Missionary Rev. Ju-
Illus Lohr of Bisrampur. East India. and Rev.
Edward Fuhrmaun of Troy, y. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27

A Bridal Tour, at an American
Summer Resort.
Human ingenuity has made it
possible that American pleasure
resorts can carry with them the
health-givlng properties of Eu-
ropes First Health Spring.
We refer to Carlsbad.
1t will pay you to read up on
this historical spot.
For 500 years it has performed
its beneficent mission.
Emperors, poets, statesmen, all
men of wealth and station have
sought and found health here.
Quite an expensive trip.
But you need not go. Every
drug store will deliver you the
Carlsbad treatment in a bottle, in
the shape of the world-renowned
Sprudel Salts or the imported
Waters.
Take no substitute. The follow
ing on the bottle proves its genu-
lneness:
''Eisner & Mendelson Co., Sole
Agents, 152 and 154 Franklin st.,
New York" Write for pamphlets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
A few days ago THE STAR published an &C.
count of Il visit made by u delegation of min
listers to the Commissioners of this District for
the purpose Of protesting against the number
OF saloons with which South Washing
ton is unfortunately cursed. That there
are too many drinking places, both of
private and public character. not
only in South Washington. but all over WASH
lngton, no good citizen who is jealous of the
reputation OF the capital city will deny. But
the Commissioners are not altogether to blame
for the existence of these haunts of vice and
SIN, where SO many OF our young men and
women are ruined. On the contrary, the peo-
pie who sign the petitions of the men who open
these places are more guilty of the crimes
which result from their establishment than the
Commissioners, vino are merely their servants.
lettering in their address to the Commits
sloners to Il certain section Of South Washing
ton, these good men say: There are ninety-one
bar rooms In the district described perhaps
more than ten times as many as could be found
III some nelghborhood where wealth, refine
ment, education and home training are much
more potent factors to resist evil than i'll South
Washington, and il looks like hardship
that In this section, where the people are poor
and unedncated, where elevatIng Influences are
most needed, the saloon, with its train of evils,
should be allowed to run riot aud gather its
harvest Of poverty, vice and crime" This |
regard as Wholesale onslaught upon the good
people o: both races in this particular section
Of South Washington.
The language Is incorporate and the concu-
slons reached by these excellent gentlemen are
as unfair TO the respectable, educated, refined
and cultivated people Of that section as they
are unjust and misleading. While l aiu will
lhg TO admit that drunkenness and vice of
every sort and charac ter are INDUCED in by II
certain class of whites and blacks in South
Washington. just as they i'll other portions
Of this big city, | am unwilling to subscribe
to this wholesale arraignment of the
people among whom | was born and have
lived all my life without entering n protest
against the well-meant bur mischieyous protest
Of II delegation of oyer-zea,ous dominies who
forget to remember that there are other por-
lions OF Washington equally rs sinful as the
modern Sudom and GonlUrrah which they have
discovered in certain district south of the
avenue. The lntenperance Of the temperance
movement IL, III my judgment, one
of lis greatest drawbacks. As "A citizen of South
Washington, property holder and Il total alb
stainer enter demurrer to the reckless state
ments made by these eminen. reformers be-
cause they reflect upon the good character and
responsibility of the reputable white and col
ored people Of this part of the city.
j. d. baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27
-. n - ri
1t Was Fired Under Circumstances That
Did Not Justify 1t.

Fishtown and the rum sold in that vicinity
as well as in othe: sections, were largely repre-
scented in the Police Court this morning in q
case involving three charges of assault and two
OF disorderly conduct.
The defendants in the case we're George
Neitzey, John Sheehan and John Cooper The
affair happened in Cooper's saloon, on Water
street opposite the FISH wharf, yesterday after
noon. Policeman Sawyer, who does duty in
the second precinct, was at the wharf TO
get some fish, he said. and he
went into Cooper's place with Saloon Keeper
Adolph Marking Of Q street and others. The
others called for drinks and the officer says he
called for cigar. But before the drinks and
cigar had been handed out Neitzey had used u
boxing glove a coiored mans face. The
coiored man fell and broke the glass.
Officer Sawyer. VINO was In citizen clothes
attempted to arrest Neitzey and then the
trouble started. Marking got the officer s
whistle and blew it, and when the yard in the
rear Of the saloon was reached the policeman
drew his revolver.
Don't shoot" cried one of the men. but the
officer did shoot, and the report of his pistol
attracted Officers King and Stenhouse to the
place.
The defendants said they did not know that
Sawyer was an officer although the latter said
he told them that he was one. he did not show
his badge. he said, because it was impossible
for him to have done SO.
The officer was drunk. said Defendant Shee-
han, ''and he was not in fit condition to have a
pistol" All he tried to do, he said WAS to pre-
vent the officer from shooting any one.
Il was not drunk" said the officer; II don't
drink
Defendant Neitzey gave similar testimony
He said that he got the policeman's hat and the
policeman got his.
This the officer also denied, but Neitzey said
he could prove it, as his hat was not near as
good as the officer's
Policeman Sawyer denied that he was under
the influence of liquor, and his denial was cor
roborated by Officer King.
Saloon Keeper Marking was also questioned
as to his (Manking's) condition both yesterday
and today, and he said he had taken but very
few drinks.
The colored man, Lancaster, who figured in
the ARRAY was found asleep in the witness room
and when brought into court he was so drunk
that he could not give an intelligent account
OF the affair.
Nearly twenty witnesses were examined and
Lawyer Gloss, for the defendants. claimed that
his clients were entitled to their discharge.
Judge Miller in disposing of the cases sal
ne could see no reason for the pistol being
used and dismissed four of the cases. Neitzey
was fined $40 and costs in the assault case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27
THE SPEED OF STREET CARS.

The Commissioners Request the Compsnies
to Reduce 1t to the Regulation Limit,
IN Ami, % Tn -;,..a a. -. 81.
~ " iePoI' Va
ne engineer department on the speed OF the
street cars OF the city. 1t was stated at the
time that Is far a. the investigations had gone
there waa amnle evidencs that some
., a.. a,r.-... IT,. :.
'sineo between certain Poihts . fsse OF speeo
that was not only dangerous, but unlawful
The statistical report, showing in detail the
.va,.ss snead .tt.;,sd tho ,.sts.t .ra .,ov.st
80, h.,,.., -, 49,. ~. .-.. -,
poD' '.o 'ei
ssoppases and the length OF the limo. Was SUB
mitted TO the Commissioners this morning.
On the Brightwood railroad. the report
states that the fastest time made was between
Saul's place and the power house. when the car
attained a speed Of 60 6s miles per hour The
average speed on the main line is 10 miles per
hour.
The Washington and GEORGETOWN railroad
run Its cars at the rate of eight miles an hour
on the main line and six miles an hour on the
depot branch.
No report has been made Of the speed Of the
Metropolitan line.
The Columbia Railroad Company run its cars
at the rate of 81 miles per hour
The Auacostia road IL the slowest Of them all.
On the main line the only attain . speed of
about five and half miles per hour while the
cemetery branch creeps along at q speed Of 8. "a
miles per hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27
THE COURT OF APPEALS.
Chief Justice Fuller VIII He Present at
Organization Next Monday.

Chief Justice Fuller VIII BE Present at Its
Organization Next Monday.
Judge Shepard Of Texas, one Of the two as
sociate justices Of the District Court of Appeals,
arrived in the city last evening, and this morn
ing had an interview with Judge Martin f.
Morris at the latter's Office.
The Texan member Of the new court is q tall,
broad-shouldered and heavily-built man, ap-
parently about forty-fve years Of age. His hair
is dark, and a heavy mustache partly
COVERS strong mouth. He stated
to STAR reporter that he was
here prepared TO fill to the best of his ability
the high Office to which the President had ap-
pointed him. and felt sure that he would be de-
lighted with Washington and its people.
Judge Morris stated that Chief Justice Alvey
would be in the city tomorrow, when there
would be . consultation between the members
Of the court respecting its organization Mon
day morning next. and other necessary details.
He stated that Chief Justice Fuller of the
United States Supreme Court had accepted an
invitation to be present at the organization Of
the court on Monday next. There will, how
ever. be little il any extended ceremonies at the
organization Of the court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27

The Current Talk in the Street Today About
the Railroad Deals.


There is nothing new in regard to the rail-
road deal and it may be said also that there is
nothing definitely known about probable de-
velopments in the future. 1t is generally I'M
derstood that the option on a controlling inter-
est in the Metropolitan railroad expires at the
close Of business today. Whether the option
will be continued on the same terms or entirely
abandoned is question about which there is .
good deal Of uncertainty. Some think that the
parties to the deal will never come together.
Others believe that after awhile. when the
market is in better condition. the sale will be
effected.
There is talk Of the syndicate that controls
the Belt and the lexington railroads complet-
ing the consolidation of those lines and by ex-
tensions to form a strong system. On the other
hand. the reorganization Of the Metropolitan
road is discussed which will retain the control
practically in the same hands. with such changes
as to make it a more productive property than
it is at present This is the talk Of those who
believe that the plan OF the purchase of the
Metropolitan road has been abandoned by the
Philadelphia syndicate. There are others who
are well informed and they express the belief
that the proposed deal will eventually 60
through.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27

4 gown Of green. the skirt of which fitted
smoothly about the hips, but concealed its
trimming below the door, was the first to de-
clare Itself. The material was liberty satin, a
brilliant, supple. Partisan stuff, high in favor
just at present. The skirt was entirely of this
soft apple green The bodice was nodded with
perfection to the girls form. following every
cucve without break into bretelle or plastron
This was of satin. too. but upon the green
ground was stamped pattern in finest black
Suipure lace. 1t looked like an overdress of
IRE dentelle. but 1t was in reality weave of
the fabric.
Around the waist and folded oddly about
her body went green satin ribbon, terminating
In splashlng bow well to the right side
Her cape was of green velvet trimmed with
cascade Of black lace. and her hat was contorted
green straw. bearing up bravely under a gar
den OF pink orchids, spiked through with two
huge jet pins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27
Opening Day at River View.

The seventh season at River View will be
opened next Sunday. the Samuel ]. Pentz lesv-
Ing at 1915 a. In. and 2:45 p. m, returning at
':l5. Capt. Z. s. Randall has added many i'm
provements TO this attractive resort-notabiy,
a new cafe ard bar, which is said to be the
finest in this part OF the country costing
5000. 1t will be opened for the first time on
next Sunday. The Pentz has received a new
dress 0: paint and new furnishings and appoint
ments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27
Record of Deaths

During the twenty-four hours ending at noon
today. burial permits were issued from the
health Office for the following:
White-Clsrs c, Phillips, 50 wears; Edward
+. Beale, y wears; George f. Whitney. Sc years:
Lewis A. Parsons Go wears: Robert Y. Gran
ston. 20 wears: CYNTHIA +. Donaldson. 60 wears.
Colored-Berta Brown. "a wears: Mamie
Brown, 8 mon his: Rachel Anderson. IS wears.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27
SEEN THROUGH GLASS DOORS.
A Bodice and Wrap En- Route to a Church
Wedding.

The Carriage was blocked by the usual New
York tangle OF trucks and cars and pedestrians
SO that it offered an opportunity to the people
wedged in around it to study the altogether
pretty girl leaning at her ease upon the cush-
ions inside. She was dressed in a moderate
evening gown, handsome opera cape and an
airy dream of Partisan hat. for she was on
her way to much written about wedding in a
nearby church. 1t was the absolute simplicity
OF style and the remarkable absence of any
definite date or epoch or reign which drew the
attention of the New Workers at the door This
and the very obvious newness of her appurte-
nances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27
AT IT, RIVER FRONT,
p r. I'D

-.Fts'' Ed
Schooner MarshLl. L-arv!r EnT TX, ciAstnr %
cement, Schoon- Maye Jwer, Gray, SC mini, wood
Schooner Harry and Charley. kendr:ci. Nornini
wood. Schooner Dorchester. Headly, so 900 feet
lumber, Wheatly Brothers Schooner Howell, wood
SAILED.
Schooner John Larkn. Bowie. Schooner Peri.
Taylor. Schooner Commerce. Booth Schooner
Criah Horner Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27

Frank Bailey, the member Of the third artil-
lery charged with being Implicated in the rob-
berry OF Charles H. O'Br;en at 18th and C
streets on the ID of March, was brough; here
from Chicago some days ago for desertion and
today he was given trial in the Police Court
Judge Miller held him IN $500 bonds for the
grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27

The Philadelphia Inquirer says of yesterday 8
Georgetown-Pennsylvan University game
Georgetown College base ball team faced the
hard-hitting Pennsylvania nine before large
crowd yesterday at the University Grounds,
37th and Spruce streets. Pennsylvania won by
a score of Is to 2.
The Georgetown boys put up one of the
best fielding games witnessed here on the
home grounds thiaDeason, but Reeses delivery
was very puzzhng and they only secured three
hits in all, one OF which was a home run by E.
Maloney.
Three double plays were made by the
Georgetown PLAYERS. one of which was executed
by G. Msloney unassisted.
Coogan played his usual brilliant game
behind the bat and fairly surprised himself at
the bat, making two singles and double.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27
Charged With Train wreckinr.

Inspector Hollinberger today received tele-
gram from sheriff Fairan Of Montgomery
county. Nd, informing him of the arrest Of
Ross. . negro tramp. charged with placing ties
on the railroad track at Tskoma several days
ago. The affair occurred in Montgomery
county, and the prisoner will probably bs
lodged in the Rockville jail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27

From the Montreal Gazette
Scads-''Iou say he left no money!
Bags NO. You see, he lost his health get
ting wealthy and then lost all his wealth trying
to get healthy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27

The stone coping of several four-story houses
in Peel road, Kilburn, London, fell Monday
afternoon while the street was full Of pedes-
trians. Four persons were killed and fifteen
were injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27

Seward Gernert, wealthy PENNSYLVANIA
farmer. found guilty of stealing tons of butter
from creameries throughout Lehigh and
Berks county. has been sentenced to three
years imprisonment at hard labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27

The good old times are very like Russia
more interesting to read about than pleasant
to live in--TrxA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27
Billy Young Not to Meet Di,on.

Billy Young, the local light weight, denies
the statement that he will meet George Dixon,
the champion feather weight, at Kernan's for
$50 tomorrow night. No proposition has been
made to him, he says, and he did not agree to
stand four rounds before Dixon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27

cry" It goes to work in the right way. bv
regulating, cleansing, and repairing al the
organs of the body.
When the germs Of disease are round about
US we do not all get them. Whys Some of
US are in too good condition. The germs
Of Consumption, Grippe, Malaria, and al the
strong to resist their attack. Render vonr-
self ge'm1proof by putting your blood and
liver in = healthy state.
In all blood-taints and diseases, il the " Dis
covery fails to benefit or cure, your money
Is returned.
No other medicine of its kind can be sold 50