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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-26
NON-MARKSMEN SHOOTING.
District National Guardsmen Are Adding to
Their Efficiency Right Along.

District National Guardsmen Are Adding to
Their Efficiency Right Along.
Wednesday night the non-marksmen company
team match opened up in the District Ma
tional Guard rife gallery. The competition will
be participated in by teams of ten men who
have not yet qualified as msrksmen, and as sew
eral companies have less than ten soldiers below
that grade there may not in all the competition
be more than dozen teams. But two reported
at the gallery yesterday evening. Lieut. I. s..
King was range officer. The teams and scores
were as follows.
Company C, third battalion.-Private Tyler,
80; Private Barker, 35; Corporal Leeman, 26;
Private Whitaker. SO; Private Marceron, 20;
Private Mccarthy, Is; Sergeant Harlow, %;
Sergeant Bumpus. 4S: Corporal ]. Leeman, SO;
Sergeant Bailey, 80. Total 323
Company d, third battalion-Sergt. Over
acker, 80; Corp. Nordeman, So; Private Bur-
dine. 10: Private Jennings, 20; Private Conver,
81 Private Koehler, 80; Private Sullivan, 20;
Private Uppermsn, IT; Private Queenbury, 33;
Private Fox, 81. Total, 2S4.
THE SECONDS OFFICERS TEAM.
On Saturday evening at o'clock the officers
who will comprise the teams which is to shoot
against that Of the frs. regiment will meet at
the second brigade rife gallery for practice,
which will take the form of q match between the
officers and the enlisted men who have been Sc
lected to do their best on Monday evening next.
The officers team is to be composed of Col
Clay, Maj. BARTLETT Maj. Campbell, Capt. Sal
mon, Capt Williams, Capt. RAYMOND, Lieut.
Stephan. Lieut. Moore, Lieut.. Tomlnson and
Lieut.. Simonson, with Capt. Walsh and Capt.
Smoot as alternates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-26
BROUGHT HERE.
Two Young Men Charged With Selling Other
Peoples Property.

Two Young Men Charged With Selling Other
Peoples Property.
In cell at the sixth police station are two
You ng men, Charles Shelor and John welty,
the charge against them being grand lar
ceny. The former, although only nine
Teen years old, has been married a
year and the latter, who is about
the same age lie a single man. They were placed
behind the bars Wednesday evening by Detec-
tiveo Wheeler and Quinlan, who brought
them here from Charleston, W. Va. 1t
Is charged that week ago they
stole chest containing papers, books and
candies from the Union News Company at the
Baltimore and Ohio depot. The chest was put
on train and taken as far as
Harpers Ferry. From there it is charged
they started on peddling expedition, and
when they reached Shenandoah junction they
were arrested on a charge Of attempting to beat
a hotel bill Of S2 and sent to Charlsstown for
trial. For that ofense they were sentenced 10
hve days each il Jail. Detectives Wheeler and
Quinlan. who were working up the case learned
OF their arrest and went to Charlestown yester-
day. Shelor formerly lived in Richmond.
Welty belongs here and is said to have been
arrested number Of times
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-26
Mrs. Flaherty in Danger.

Edward A. Flaherty. timer, married a
daughter Of Mr.. Andrew Gleason, the con-
tractor, some years ago, and the couple opened
grocery store at I'd and streets northwest.
They lived happily together until the husband
became too fond of strong drink, and then there
was trouble In the family. The divorce courts
were not resortej to, but the husband was
taken to the Police Court on u charge of
threats. Judge Miller realized that the wife
was In danger Of injury, and required the hus-
band to give security in the sum Of $500. which
was done, his father becoming his surety.
Flaherty made an effort to stop drinking.
and succeeded until Wednesday, when he
broke his pledge and again made life to his
wife burden.
His arrest followed, and yesterday Judge
Miller forfeited the bond and ordered that an
effort be made to collect 1t. new bond in .he
same amount was required. This was FUR
nished and Flaherty was released.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-26
Death Of Mr.. JOsenh Platz,

Mr.. Joseph Platz, an old and well-known
citizen. died at his home on Pennsylvania ave-
nue. at an early hour yesterday morning after a
short illness. Deceased, who was fifty-nine
years old, came to this city about 1s45 and was
employed as bartender at saloon on Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest between I'd and Sd
streets, next to the building once occupied by
the Adams Express Company. At the breaking
out Of the war he entered the three months
service with the District volunteers and soon
after the expiration Of this service he opened a
saloon on Pennsylvania avenue near the corner
Of 9Th street. He soon became a member Of
the Presidents Mounted Guards, of which
organization he was elected captain. This was
while he was conducting saloon for himself,
and in those days he entertained many of the
most prominent citizens of the District. Later
he opened saloon on Pennsylvania avenue
southeast. where he conducted business up to
the time of his death.
His funeral will take place at o'clock this
afternoon from the Church of Reformation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-26
A New Road Wanted.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
At a meeting Of the directors of the Union
Turnpike Company, for the purpose of taking
action in regard to the occupancy of the
18th street road by the electric railroad
resolutions were unanimously adopted, pro-
viding that as the outlet Of the Union turnpike
road to Washington is by the seventh street
road and that road is now occupied by the
tracks of the electric railroad and its cars are
constantly running to and fro. hindering the
travel by teams and wagons to a great
ext; extent BY frightening horses, break;
endangcring life, John Brady, Henry
Miller and George Bonifant be appointed a
committee to confer with like committee OF
the Ashton. Colesville and Washington turn
pike Company. to wait upon the District of Co
lumbis Commissioners and try to get them to
open q road from the end of the Union Turn
pike road at the District of Columbia line into
Washington, 70 that persons can drive into
Washington without danger of being run over
by the electric cars. Shonld they fail to get
the Commissioners to open road they are In
stfucted TO petition Congress at their earliest
opportunity to make the road.
1t is well known fact that there is more pro-
duce hauled to the Washington market in
wagons over the eth street road that comes
down the Brookvile, Sandy Springs and Ashton
turnpike roads than by most all the other roads
that lead into Washington combined, but since
the electric railroad has crowded tine teams to
one side OF the road and has caused so many
accidents. the farmers are sending their pro-
duce to Baltimore and other markets by rail
road instead Of sending them to Washington in
wagons, and the consequence is that travel on
the pixies that lead to the It'll street road
has fallen off very much and the receipts re-
duced accordingly. q. b.
LAYHILL, MD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-26
Concert of the Carroll Institute Choral
Society.

The second concert Of the Carroll Institute
Choral Society took place in the institute hall
Wednesday evening and was listened to by a
large and appreciative audience. The work of
the society demonstrated the rapid improve
ment it had made. The chorus singing was
among tho best that has been heard and par
ticularly in the number from the 'Cavalliera
Rusticana" did the excellence of time and
shading show prominently. Sdntuzza's solo in
this number was remarkably well sung by Miss
Mary H. Howe, who displayed soprano voice of
great purity and power. The other soloists
were Misses Annie Louise Miller, Mamie
Donnelly, Pauline Whitaker, Blanche Mattngly,
Messrs. ]. J. Fisher, James Nolan, Thomas A.
Fitzgerald and Howard o. Cook. all pupils
of Sig. Mama, who is also the director of the
society, and all acquitted themselves with great
credit. The chimes chorus from 81 Pagliacci, -
which was sung for the first time in America,
was effectively given. as was the Juxta Crucem
from Curtis ''Stabat Mater" the solo of
which was sung by Mr.. J. J. Fisher. The
concert closed with the fourth act of III
Travadors'' with Miss Blanche Mattingy as
Leonora, Thomas A. Fitzgerald. Ruiz; Howard
o. Cook, Mdnrico, and Sig. Mama. Count di
Luna. all of whom sustained their roles well,
the closing duet being given with genuine
dramatic fervor. Miss Louie Boone and Miss
Jennie Glennan we're the accompanies, the
latter having the harder Of the work. which she
performed in the most satisfactory manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-26
st. Johns Choir.

ST. Johns Parish Hall was crowded Wednes-
day night by an audience such as only st.
Johns choir and love of music can call together.
The boy choir, assisted by some Of the best
talent in Washington, rendered an enjoyable
program. The boys sang finely. The feature
was the solo of Master Merryman Walker, the
sololst of the choir.
The following program was rendered: Piano
solo, Tannhauser, Wagner-Liszt, William T..
Southland; chorus, Song Of the Vikings. Fan
ing; soprano solo, Springtide, Miss Louise
MGller; male quartet, selection. Messrs Null
ledy, Penney, Atkinson and Spencer; violin solo,
Polonaise In g. Eieuxtemps, Mr.. Robert c.
Stearns; recitation, Goblins, Miss Anita Hen
drie; duet, Adieu TO the Woodlands, Pinsuti
Misses Maize Rose and Jessie Tabler; chorus
Now by Days retiring Lamp, Bishop; soprano
solo. A Summer Night, Goring Thomas, Mrs
Daisy Moore Roche; selection-(a) waltz. An
da!usia-(b) intermezzo, Cavalleria Rusticana,
Nascagni, Pizzicati Club; tenor solo. My Lady,
| Come, Lohr, Mr.. Perry b. Turpip: soprano
solo. o Promise Ne, De Koven, Master Merry
man Walker; bridal chorus, Rose Maiden,
| CoSen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-26
The German Dramatic Club.

The German Dramatic Club gave last night,
at Willard Hall, the last entertainment of the
season. The hall was well filled by an appre-
ciative audience. chiefly composed of ladies.
The lastact Of Scribe's "Adrienne Lecouvreur, +"
one Of Sara Bernhardt's favorite roles, was the
opening piece, with Miss Anita Schade in the
title role and Messrs. H. Rothschild as Maurice,
+. Claudy as MichOnnet and Mrs. Boelter as
ladys maid. The highly dramatic features of
the part Of Adrienne gave Miss Schade an op-
portunity to display her remarkable histrionic
talents and she was greatly applauded aud twice
called before the curtain, being also the recipi-
ent Of beautiful floral gifts.
The second piece was Elm Luegner der die
Wahrheit Spricht' "a story teller who speaks
the truth). Mr.. Conley as Heidenreich was
as usual excellent. He has become very pro-
ficlent in the use Of the German language and.
besides, always acts well. Mr.. Altrup, as
Etienne. showed his versatile talents to perfec-
ton. Messrs. Boelter and Rothschild were
also good. Miss b. Lutz and Miss II. Herzog
are coming more and more in the foreground
and give great promises for the next season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-26
PYfhiRn Sister,.

The second anniversary Of the Rathbone
Temple, No. l, Order Of Pythian Sisters, was
celebrated Wednesday night in the Marble
building, large audience being present Past
Grand Chancellor John NJ. Kline of Mount Yer
non Lodge gave a brief review Of the growth
and popularity Of the Order OF Pythian Sisters.
which now claims a membership of upward of
10000 throughout the country. Under the
direction of Prof. Crump the Columbia Either
Club played. Mr.. William Boag Of the julia
Marlowe company delivered q recitation in fine
style. piano solo by Miss Kennedy, q comic
song by Mr.. Lockwood, and recitations by little
Miss Yenney, Mr.. Tyser and Mr.. Lockwood con-
trlbuted to the pleasure OF the evening. Re
freshments were served at the close Of the
entertainment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-26
Warning Bells at the functions.

10 the Editor OF The Evening Star:
The narrow escape from severe injury Of a
gentleman at one Of the functions of the cable
car line recently shows the importance of hav-
ing the warning bells placed in such position
on the car as to enable pedestrians to deter
mine readily the whereabouts Of the car and
the direction from which it is coming Placed
as they are on one side of the roof at the middle
OF the car the sound is very confusing, espec-
tally to persons on the opposite side of the car,
and when two cars are coming from opposite
directions. Several accidents have come under
the observation of the writer, which might I'M
doubtedly have been avoided had the bells been
placed in a more suitable position. 1t is sug-
gested that by placing these bells at the front
OF the car. and on the lower part, the number
of accidents would be reduced. N. II. II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-26

Ernest Dushane, a young man living on
Pennsylvania avenue southeast between 18th
and 18th streets, was the victim of rapid transit
and careessness last night. He had been down
the river on an excursion and when he reached
the city he boarded a cable car to return home.
When the cable train reached the curve near
the wharf, Dushsne was not holding to the Oar
fast enough to prevent falling, and he went 10
the ground. The car wheel caught the little
finger of his right hand, on which he had a
heavy gold ring. crushing both ring and finger
Policeman Stenhouse took the injured man to
Yates drug store, where the finger was ampu.
tated by Health Officer Hammett and DIR. Ham
NETT, il,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-26
A Wabash banquet.

Fifteen graduates of Wabash College held a
banquet last night. The college is located at
Charlottesville, Ind. the home of Lew Wallace,
Maurice Thompson and other authors. Prof.
John L. Campbell the wee president Of Wa
bash, was the father Of the Union Pacific rail-
way and the centennial exposition. Among
those present at the banquet were tho Rev. V.
d. Collins, Washingington; J. l.. French,
Washington; H. H. Hart. Huron. Ohio: J. b.
Donaldson, d. D., editor of the North and
West, Minneapolis; r. F. Coyle. d. D.. Oak
land, Cal; G. c. Lamb, Iowa; r. NJ. Stevenson.
Sacramento, CAL; E. NJ. Mills Saginaw,
Mich; A. NJ. Work, South Dakota.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-26
The Bathing Beach to Open Monday.

1t is probable that the District bathing beach
will be opened for the season on Monday next,
sufficient subscriptions for the purpose having
already been secured. Many of those making
subscriptions expressed a dislike of the purpose
of making the beach free to the public every
day. and requested that one day of every week
be set apart for those willing to pay for the
privilege. 1t is understood that this will be
done. Another innovation this season will be
the setting apart of six bath houses for use by
female bathers. Superintendent Stevens, who
has done so much for the enterprise. will again
be in charge this season. and Policeman Golfer
will be detailed for duty there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-26
The Home for Friendless Girls

For seven years there has existed "hcn
for Friendless Girls" that has, in its strues'e.
been located at different points in the CITY, p.'
which is temporarily situated on Ere stse
Meridian Hill This home was organizeo -
has been supported by a few ladies VINO no mag
protect and save at least a few OF our ycu.s
girls who are unprotected. These ladies -
supported it by charity. They have mans -
to live all these years-to feed, clothe ana 'cme
to school between 800 and 400 girls. For so -,
time the home has been sorely pressea' -
funds and number of young ladies, kno s
the Whatsoever Circle of Kings Daugns ~
have undertaken TO raise sufficient funds =
build house for the home. SO far they ID
met with success and the hearty indorsens -
of the public. But while the house u IN IN
built the needs of the children at the w. III
must be provided for. and in order 70 ,his
these demands n concert will be gwen NJ
evening at Metropolitan A Nj. T. Chur
street between 18th and 10th streets nor'n.s,
This concert promises to be one of the grs"'
of the season
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-26
Serious Runaway and Double Accident.


Wednesday team belonging to Elphonzo
Youngs Company became frightened at the
electric cars on It'll street above Boundary and
becoming uncontr ollable the driver was thrown
from the wagon, and after being dragged for
some distance was obliged to relinquish his hold
upon the lines and leave the terrified animal to
the destruction Of a new delivery wagon. The
driver. Charles Gordon, displayed great cour-
age and determination in holding on to his
reins IA long as possible even at the risk of his
life. He was much bruised about his limbs and
body and his face and head were badly cut.
Indirectly as the result of this accident
another man met with still more serious and
painful injury. Mr.. T. Jarvis a neighbor of
Mr.. Youngs, had sent David Smith, one Of his
drivers, to assist in gathering up the wreck of
the runaway. While doing so Smith made a
misstep, running his leg through the front wheel
of his wagon, sustaining bad fracture at the
knee before his horse could be stopped. He
was taken to the Emergency Hospital in the
patrol wagon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-26

The Kohinoor of the Washington Monu-
ment.
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
The luminous tip Of the monument blazes for
the Northern Liberties as well as for Capitol
Hill. The article in last evenings STAR brought
to my mind the recollection of having enjoyed
this most entertaining sight some few years ago
at the northeast entrance to Mt. Vernon Square
And the impression was quite distinct that it
was not at this season of the year, but in the
month of October. that 1 was thus favored.
On visiting that locality this morning the inter
vening branches of the fuil-leafed elms satisfied
me that the impression was correct, as a view
of the monument was intercepted by them.
And if confirmation Of the fact were needed,
had it from the tobaconist on the diagonally OPP
posite corner, who informed me that the blaze
Of this golden round and top" of our planets
loftiest monument, as seen about or 10 o'clock
during the last days of October, was the chiefest
attraction Of that locality. j. H. B.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-26
Reception to Rev. Mr.. .Jeuifer,

A largely attended reception was rendered
the Rev. John 7. Jenifer, The lately assigned
pastor Of the Metropolitan 4. VI. E Church.
Wednesday evening by the congregation. Mr..
". G. Hall presided and addresses of welcome
were made by T. H. Wright on the part of the
church. p. A. Comes on behalf of the board OF
trustees. J. E. Hunt for the stewards J. III.
Layton for the choir and ". III. Conner for the
Sunday school.
The pastor feelingly responded and individ-
naIly received the members of his church. The
shoir rendered the music. and Bishop A. W.
Armot and ]. Ii. Handy invoked the Divine
blessing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-26
Real Estate Matters.

Woodbury. Blair has purchased for S17, 237. 20
Of the Washington Loan and Trust Company
lots 16 to "a and SO and 80, 50. SO, Of Petworth
Rudolph Eichhorn has bought for IS. $50 of
". J. Miller lot IL. 50. $50, 25xs3 IT, AZ in.
at the southwest corner Of Sd and G streets
northwest.
Charles Schroth has bought for $1,000 Of
Emma L. Hudson sub 40, 10 TT. Az in. on Penn
sylvania avenue and 20 TT. on C street between
9th and It'll streets southeast.
E. s. Mcslurtin of Huntingdon. Pa, has
bought of W. s. Mcdowell for $40, 500 pit lot 2,
So 211, 2lxs0 1T. on N between 14th and 18th
streets northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-26
The Monument Tip.

To the Editor of The Evening star:
For the information Of II. o. H.. whose in
teresting item on 1.-The Monument Tip Ablaze"
appears in this evenings STAR, allow me to
state that during Thanksgiving week Of 1892,
each bright day, between 10 and IL a. m, from
the corner of 18th and streets northwest to
the National Theater (north side), observed
the tip Of the monument rejecting brilliant
silvery light far outshining any star. / have
also observed it in the evening from in front of
police headquarters, but cannot give the date,
except to say it was in summer. X. K. A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-26

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
With the foul conditions existing under the
nose of the great, as described in last evening"
STAR, readers may have faint idea of the
amount of filth that accumulates at the corner
of 18th and E streets northeast. where the
waste from the big sewer is emptied into an open,
shallow stream not over ten feet wide and
nearly half a mile long. crossing 18th, 18th,
goth and 2lst streets. This mass of refuse mat
ter is allowed to accumulate in this stream and
the foul gases from putrefaction are carried on
the wings of morning to the uttermost parts Of
the city till a heavy rain washes it into the
Eastern branch.
1t will DO well for all to remember at this
time that it was this condition of open sewers
against which the people and the press of
Memphis raised the warning cry, but not until
collins were piled in tiers ten high in nearly
every block were the authorities aroused from
their lethargy.
When the yellow fever epidemic resulting
from this nuisance got a start It took but a
little over two months to reduce Memphis from
population of 5000 to 10000. Since then
Memphis has been kept comparatively clean.
with the good results that might naturally be
looked for.
We read much about the beauty Of Washing
ton and justly so, but alas! we forget too often
| that treacherous thorns lurk beneath beds of
roses.
Within few months nearly 300 dwellings
nave Dcen erected III the Vicinity OF tulh uOtDeu
of disease. and as they are now nearly all occu-
| pied by plain, honest people. who desire cheap
| homes and low rents, something should be done
| to shield them from the consequences Of hav-
ing the filth of the whole city, it were, being
dumped at their doors.
| Although law suits have resulted from this
neglected place, although whole families have
died and a score of children have been taken a,
once to the Childrfn's Hospital, although we
are all commanded to live up to the health reg.
ulations this silent Wholesale murder of limo.
cents goes steadily on with a deaf ear to all
complaints. The time has come when thi.
sewer should be extended to the Eastern
branch; therefore let us hope that whatever
may be done temporarily the necessity for ex
tending it will be brought to the attention o.
Congress at an early day next session.
A. NJ. RAYMOND,
! FOG 18th street northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-26
Musical SOiree.

Tuesday evening Mrs. E. z. Perkins
entertained her pupils in vocal Gull
ture with soiree musicale, the occa-
sion being the close of the study term. The
drawing room was well filled. The program
was an excellent one. Aria, from Sampson and
Delilah, Miss Ottelia Freyhold: Beauty s
Eyes,, Miss Romaine Wendell of Adrian.
Mich; "Should He Upbraid, Miss Lena Free
man; 1.-The Quest" Miss Rose Kelton. Spring
Song" Miss Louise Moeller; Home, Dearie,
Home" Mrs. J. Hawkins TAYLOR; duet. go,
Pretty Rose" Misses Moeller and Dillon;
s.Thou'rt Like Unto a Flower" Miss Anna
Keller of Chicago Where the Bee Sucks, "
Miss Caroline Hall of Titusville. Pa; II Love
Thee" Miss Sallie Scruggs Of Decatur, Ill.
Fiddle and l." Mr.. Wilbur Delano: violin
oblignto bv Miss Myra Crittenden: John An
derson," MISS Annie Ring of Matertown, \. \.