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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-15
THE MURDER OF PETER YOUNG.
All the Prisoners Deny Their Confession
and Set Tn An AlibI

This morning the trial OF CANT Hardy and
Norris for the murder Of Peter Young w.s re-
sumed and Mr.. Hewlett, for the defendants.
opened the case, stating that the alleged con-
fessionA we're made after the police had locked
them up; that they wero contradictory and
should not be received rs evidence Of guilt, and
that each would show that he was not present
at tho time and knew nothing Of tho murder.
GANr's STATEMENT.
VIM Cant testified, denying the statements
made against him and asserting that he was at
home on the night Of the murder
Nettie Cant testified that she was the mother
Of William. and that he came homo at $50
O'Clock on the night OF the murder and
remained at home all night. She heard Mary
Thomas in the Witness room before she had
testified say that she did not know nything
about the case.
Charles and Edward Marshall testified that
they saw Norris at I'd and C streets about 8
o'clock on the night OF the killing George
Green testified that Norris was ut the flying
horses after 10 o'clock.
NORRIS IN HIS OWN BEHALF.
Norris took the stand and testified that he
was about the flying horses from $50 to II
o'clock or after, and denied any knowledge of
the murder. He said that Lieut. Hollingber-
ger. Sergt. Acton and Officer Kraemer had
u
jack and put him in the dungeon and made
him tell what he did; that they could not
see in the dungeon, and Lieut.. Hollinberger
came down and asked il he saw spirits. He was
kept in the dungeon a day and night and kept
at the station ten days One Iieut. Hollen-
berger) said that II he told about 1t they would
give him place an Office boy and another
offered him money. He only made the con-
fession to get ont and after the rough
treatment to which he had been subjected.
On cross-examination Norris denied that he
told OMcer McKie to arrest Hardy.
Mary Norris, the prisoners grandmother.
testified that he was out in the afternoon and
got home at 10 o'clock.
THE OFFICERS DENIAL.
In rebuttal Officer McKie testified denying
that he struck Norris; asserted that Norris
received his meals regularly that the dungeon
was not such dreadful place as described, &c.
Officer Krae mer testified that he had seen the
three persons together often and denied that
he struck Norris with black jack. The murder
took place at $50 o'clock, and there was fifteen
minutes walk from the homes Of the prisoners
and the flying horses.
Officer Dyer testified that he had seen the
prisoners together o number of times.
This concluded the testimony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-15
THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY.
Degrees Conferred Today at the Closing
Exel cises.

Degrees Conferred Today at the Closing
Exel cises.
The closing exercises Of the Catholic Uni
versity were held today in the hall Of the uni
versity. There was large attendance Of the
clergy and the iaiiy of the city. Car
dinal Gibbons, the chancellor Of the
university, presided, assisted by the rec
tor. Bishop Keane. the apostolic delegate,
Moasignor Satolli, and the dean. Rev. DR.. Bou-
quillon An address in Latin was delivered by
the dean on the nature and object Of academic
degrees. which was followed by the comforting
Of the degree of licentiate of theology
on the following: Revs John Mallody Of Chi
cago, William Russell Of Hyattsv'"e, James
Fitzpatrick OF Dubuque and Martil .orman Of
Philadelphia. The degree of Bachelor OF
Theology was conferred on the following Revs.
William Keeney of Dubuque. Edward Fitz-
gerald Of Springfield, Mass; Joseph Kirlin Of
Philadelphia. Nathaniel McCaffrey of st. Paul
and Peter DubbeIl Of Nesquaky, Vancouver.
The rector. Bishop Keane, then made an adj
dIess on the responsibilities Of those
possessing the higher education. Rev. Father
Russell spoke behalf of the students,
expressing their appreciation OF the iabors
Of the officers and professors Of the
university. The cardinal. in response, spoke
briefly and concluded with introducing Non
signor Satolli, who in a most happy style spoke
of the work of the university. Upon the con-
clusion Of the exercises in the hall the company
retired to the chapel, where n te deum of thanks
was offered and the benediction OF the sacra-
ment performed.
A banquet was then served in the refectory
Most of the students left for home today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-15
Along the WlarYes.

The Acorn Club is spending this evening at
Marshall Hall The Manchester has carried
down a great party. and everything is passing
of merriiy. Today has been one OF great profit
to the excursion places. All the excursion
as many as the law allows. The Queen left at
$50 with full load Of folks for the hall and
landings as far down ms Glymont The Pentz
made three trips in fine shape. and the Macales-
ter went out at 10 and with her usual throng Of
summer girls and bright dresses, russet-shod
beaux, chaperons and babies.
The Golden Star Pleasure Club gave its an
nual outing today Mt River View. The COM
mittee OF Arrangements consisted of President
g. Miles, Vice President G. Bartholomew,
Secretary E. STAFFORD, Assistant Secretary c.
Reynolds. Treasurer Irving Polglase aud Messrs
F. Howard, NJ. Palmer and Marshall
Manager Grant Parish o. River View has re.
turned from New York, where he arranged for
the appearance ut his resort Of Kamochi the
female magician; Miss Fleurctt, the high kicker;
Miss Myrtle Tressider and Miss Leila NJ Trim
BILE. vocalists. and other talent
The harbor police are in arms against the
Illegal fishing which is being practiced in the
west channel. The setting Of gill or trap nets
Is prohibited by law after June 10, and tho
fishermen who are caught will have to pay Q
tine OF 60 for every herring found in their DOS
sion. The informant is entitled to $l0. Har-
Dor Master sutton Gays that several men are
setting traps in the Georgetown harbor, and no
intends that they shall abandon the unlawful
practice.
The steamer T. Y. Arrowsmith makes her
second excursion trip on Saturday at $50 to
Colonial Beach, Leonardtown, Piney Point,
St Georges Island, Coan river and Yeocomico.
She will return on Sunday night These trips
are something new on the Potomac and promise
to take with the excursion public.
Mrs. Addison, wife Of Rev. DIR. Addison, and
Mrs.. Percy g. Smith were passengers this
morning aboard the steamer Manchester for
Mt Vernon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-15

equal cleverness that LA nature frou frou,"
il she were called upon TO make q phrase. Yet
dress. as nature, has other moods to please her
devotees. One (the former goddess is pen
chant for taut, so verify coquettish frocks,
which look like tailor-made gowns of on a lark.
They aren't smothered in ribbons nor adrift on
a sea Of lace. They are too severe to be frivo-
lous, and too daring to be undressing
They are what the men call '.jolly stunning
dresses" And the men have unvitiated natural
taste in the art Of raiment.
To illustrate the fad for frocks without laces
and flowers, here Is an expensive creation from
a Broadway shop which may be duplicated by
cunning seamstress for much less than half the
price.
The type, then, is Of shot rose and white
foulard. rose faille and rose ribbons The
soft gloves of the foulard deepens beauti-
fully into the warmer light OF bright rose
silk and ribbons. finding thus its character
within its single range Of coiors. The round
gins to fare emphatically to the hem. Two
parallel rolls of silk wound tightly upon a cord
are caught around the skirt in the form of sharp
vs.. Between the rolls of one inverted V
is fastened a jaunty bow Of rose ribbon.
and about the upper roll OF the next V is
placed another. The round corsace 10
tucked within the skirts and confined by a
ribbon fret. The belt is fastened by q firm
stiff bow and buckle. Outstanding ends
reach well toward the bust Down the mid
die. where the frock hooks, 10 a roll Of silk,
and running from the tip OF the shoulders to
the belt buckle are two more. An odd loose
high collar is edged with the biz OF wound
color. as we'll as the edge Of the sleeve cape
The sleeve proper is a big upper arm puff and a
tight forearm. Two bows OF ribbon are dropped
upon the sleeves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-15
What a SPECTATOR Saw.

"hat u spectator saw.
Yesterdays game was mixture Of some
very good playing and some bad judgment.
Had the local team won Wise would have re-
ceived unbounded praise for his activity. He
was all over the field at times and tried for
everything in reach.
As the club lost he was howled at in the yilest
OF language, and when hit went ont to HOY he
was sarcastically told to go after that"
Many OF the occupants of the bleacbers were
ashamed OF the exhibition made by a few of
those sitting near them, and tried to shut
them up.
Some Of the nolsiest Of the bleachers were
letter carriers, and disgraced the United States
uniform with their conduct and language
The Louisville players were astounded at the
treatment OF the local players by the rough
element on the bleachers. SIS it like this
often?" they asked, with a shrug.
The yilest OF abuse was hurled at Wise for his
misplaya It's no wonder Sam lost his temper
once. Better ignore them, Sam
No player on the local team has worked moro
earnestly than Sam Wise. He goes after every
thing. and it certainly must be discouraging TO
be roasted" when mishaps occur.
The surest way to kill base ball in Washing
ton Is to roast" the local club for losing.
Many people will stay away those who 60 will
boot ut the players, who can hardly be expected
to brace up under such circumstances
The great majority Of errors made by the
local team were made through anxiety to field
the ball
The visitors repeatedly had q man on third
and no one out and failed to score
Mulvey and Farrell caught two difficult foul
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-15
SHARKS AT WORK.
They Are Endeavoring to Swindlc Widows
of the Dead Clerks.

They Are Endeavoring to Swindlc widows
of the Dead Clerks.
An unpleasant incident in connection with
the relief of the sufferers OF last Fridays catas
trophe was unearthed today. The fact Was
brought to light that man claiming to be an
agent before Congress had called upon several
women who we're made widows by the accident
and promised to use his influence with Congress
to have an appropriation made for their relief
As slight return. according to his estimate,
for his influence and services he endeavored to
get them to sign papers surrendering to him
33H per cent of any sums they might receive
from the government.
The members of the committee today were
loud in their denunciations Of this man. whom
they have dubbed ''shark." and have en-
deavored to warn all the possible victims
against his schemes.
The committee deprccates any such attempt
being made by interested parties to Sc
they have warned all the women and
names to any paper Of protest or
claim without consulting the committee with
reference to it first The committee are Of the
opinion that something will be done on behalf
Of the sufferers by Congress. In the meantime
they are spending literally to relieve Immediate
necessities.
ToDAy's MEETING.
The committee met again today in parlor 10
of Wizards. There were present Messrs. Bull,
Edison, Douglass and Lambert, and a consider
able amount Of urgent business was disposed Of.
Seven new cases were given to Miss Hendrie,
the committees representative, to investigate.
and in thirteen cases money was appropriated
for relief purposes. Appeals for aid are COM
ing in constantly and Miss Hendrie is doing
excellent work in investigating cases and Civ
ing money.
She has already distributed $780, and today
increased this by $500 more. T. A. Goodman,
the liveryman has placed carriage at her dis
posal free Of charge his contribution to the
fund.
Many cases Of generous treatment of the suf-
ferers are heard of by her in her rounds. To-
day she reported a case OF a woman who
left destitute Her family physician. to whom
q bill of $3.50 has been owing for some time,
has RENTED the whole Of that sum.
1t was with difficulty that the boarding house
keeper herself poor woman could be pre-
vailed to take any thing account Of her board
bill, while the poor coiored washerwoman said
it made no difference to her if she never got
the s. that was owing to her.
Many OF the undcrtakers' bills have been
sent to the committee for services rendered on
the occasion Of the funerals. The understand
ing that the committee was willing to pay
$3.50 in each case. and. with a few exceptions,
all the bills rendered have come to within a few
dollars Of the maximum sum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-15
Fair PLAY for Col. Ainsworth,

To the Editor OF Tie Evening star:
One Of tho characteristics Of this great ma
ton, which has appealed TO me, as foreigner,
most forcibly, is the innate love Of the American
for fair play. There is no country on earth in
which this desire for absolute fairness is so
manifest, or where the tenets OF public and i'm
dividual equity and good faith obtain in a
greater degree than in the United States and
among its splendid citizens. Such. at least, has
been my experience during residence among
you covering many wears.
j can scarcely express nv indignation and
surprise. therefore, at the treatment to which
Col. Ainsworth has been subjected in connec-
tion with the sad tragedy Mt the old Ford's
Iheater. lido notknow him, have nc ver even seen
him. but 1t seems to me that he has been made
II scapegoat. l have read carefully all the evil
dence adduced so far at the coroner's inquest
but fail to see ANYTHING that points to him as in
the least bamable or responsible for the ter
rIble disaster OF last Friday. On the contrary
he seems to have been solicitous fer the welfare
and comfort Of his clerks. The excavation
which caused the calamity was, as understand,
undertaken with view to better the sanitary
condition OF the building and put in an electric
hight plant. So far not an iota Of evidence has
been produced to show that he was aware that
the building had ever been condemned. On
the contrary, skillful architects like Mr.. Clark
and Mr.. Entwisle had pronounced IL safe
Col. Ainsworth inspected the work being done
in person, and seems to have taken every pre-
caution. l fail to Sec therefore, where be is to
blame In the heat Of the excitement popular
opinion seems to hvae settled on the colonel as
the culprit. But calm and careful examine
tion Of oil the facts obtainable fails to attach
any responsibility to him. The fact that he is
not popular among his subordinates is unfor-
tunate. but it is no good reason why he should
be placed morally in tho stocks and held up be-
fore the whole world unnatural monster.
despot and murderer. And l. for one shall
withhold condemnation Of Col. Ainsworth until
/ see Just grounds for saddling the response
bility on his shoulders. LOUIS BAaoER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-15
The Deputy CorOner's Authority.

To the Editor of Tho Evening Star:
Anent the proposition whether DIR. E. NJ.
Schaeffer has authority to act as deputy coro-
ner since there is such officer specifically pro-
vided for by Congress-. it is submitted that in
that there is an appropriation for such officer
this warrants the exercise Of the functions per-
tanning to his Office. In re Wells agt Nickeis.
l04 L. s., p. 444. the Supreme Court Of the
United States held that although there was no
authority from Congress for the Secretary OF
the Interior to appoint certain timber agents
lit may be inferred from appropriations made
to pay for the services of these special timber
agents. Are not the two cases on all fours?
W. H s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-15
"THE GOVERNMENT CLOSES"
Excitement Caused at the Borden Trial by
the Announcement.

Excitement Caused at the Borden Trial by
the Announcement.
Special Dispatch to This Evening Star.
NNw BEDFonD. Mass. June 15--The greatest
surprise in the Borden case came at 1923 this
and in his quiet tones announced that tho
government rested its case.
The announcement was shock enough to
cause some persons to catch their breath; it
caused looks Of wonderment on face after face;
it made whisperers silent and those who had
been silent talk.
Lizzie's fan went up to her face and hid her
eyes and countenance: her lawyers looked
pleased, and ex-Inspector Ducey Of Cambridge,
who has been working for the defense for the
past three months. actually smiled.
But there were glum looks on the faces OF
other Oficers-expressions Of disappointment
whom the looks Of wonder had disappeared.
The judges were calm; 80 were the jurors as
far appearances went.
1t was an unlucky forenoon for the state side
Of the case
Tho temporary advantage which seemed to
have been gained last night by the agreement
of the judges 70 admit the prussic acid
story if the state could show that the attempt
to purchase 1t was not with innocent purpose
disappeared In good deal the same manner
that Buzzard bay fogs fly before tho morning
sun from New Bedford.
The ''if that tho three Judges put in last
night regarding the prussia acid evidence
looked quite small and insignificant then. but
after District Attorney Knowlton had put
on two or three witnesses and Gov.
Robinson had objected and objected, and
asked innumerablc questions, the cir began to
look as large as a house, and by 9:45 O'Clock it
had grown large enough to knock out the states
cherished bit Of evidence altogether.
The case has been full Of disappointments
for the state. District Attorney Moody drew a
picture in his opening which was quite enough
to make the defendant swoon.
So closely were the chains of circumstances
interviewer. The fabric. however. has been
cut in pieces by Ex-Governor Robinson's
sharp cross-examining knife and ruined its fair
proportions and labored symmetry. Lawyer
Jennings opened for the defense at 1880.
He is n very earnest and eloquent man and
believes thoroughly in his clients innocence.
There is not the least doubt Of that.
Mr.. Jennings plea occupied but forty min
utes. but in that time the little attorney put his
whole heart into his words.
His narration of circumstantial cases
where supposed murderers were after
ward proven innocent was striking, pointed,
apt. He came to the evidence to be
introduced. He dwelt on the love Of the
prisoner for her father. and made q splendid
point in the fact that Andrew Borden himself
was not seen from the time he left his house till
he got to the Union Bank
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-15
THE .COLONELs" TAKE ONE.

Barnie's Boys Bunch Their Hits and Win
From the "Senators."
The "croakers' were happy yesterday. The
local team lost to the Louisvilles and the self
constituted advisers of Manager O'Rourke had
a chance to saw II told you So"
The attacks on the local team aud the low
standing of the visitors combined to keep many
away.
The occupants Of the bleachers soon showed
the local team that they were hostile The
local team never tried harder to win but every
close chance was turned into an error Wise
had an unfortunate muff and Mulvey q WIDE
anxiety to get the ball. Pfeffer made lust as
bad a mutt as Wise's. while BrowninR's muff of
Hoys hy, ON which a run was scored, was ten
times a. bad as huivey's throw, which. by the
way, did not cost run. Yet The visitors were
not roasted for their ''chump" playing.
The local team took three runs In the first on
poor work generally by the visitors As Barnie
said, the runs were presented More poor plav-
Ing IN the second gave another. Then the visitors
began hitting the ball savagely and on two sim
giles and fumbles by Mulvey and Sullivan two
runs came in. base on balls, a sacrifice and
two singles enabled the colonies to tie the score
in the third
dowis OF delight came from the bleachers
washington will soon have as bad a name as
Pittsburg il this sort OF thing continues.
n otse on pals ana a double gave the locals
their NTH and last run. In three other innings
two hits were made, but the third hit was not
in sight.
The visitors went ahead in the sixth. Tom
Brown reached first on Wise's muff OF his fiv.
which he ran out near Radford to catch Two
singles. a double and a sacrifice gave two runs.
The visitors got three men:on bases in the next
but only one scored. Two singles and a sacri-
nee and Wise's fumbling in fielding in Pfeffer's
long hit to Radford gave two more in the
eighth.
The visitors punched their hits somewhat
better than the locals, making three hits in the
sixth and three in the eighth The locals made
two hits in the first. fifth, eighth and ninth
Inability to make the third kept them from win
ming.
Esper was called home on Tuesday by the
death OF his brother Maui was not feeling we'll.
so Duryea went in to pitch. "Cy'' pitched all
right Our men couldn't make the third hit
when needed. Rhodes, the Johnstown, Pa,
man Just signed By Barnie, did very creditably,
but was pounded much harder than Duryea,
the hits made by the visitors being in several
cases very ''scratchy."
The people can rest assured Of one thing
that no one wants Washington to win half a.
much as the players do
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-15
The Responsibility,

From the Philadelphia Press.
Col. Ainsworth is an army surgeon who has
shown strenuous and pushing ability In making
his way to the front. He has shown great in
genuity in devisirg ways and methods in which
to make pension records of easy access. great
executive power in managing a large force Of
clerks and singular skill in getting appropria-
tions for his work and rank for himself out Of
Congress. The results OF his work have been
remarkable, but he has shouldered a good
many men inside in doing it. made a good many
enemies and generally been the sort of man who
has few friends when disaster comes. The I'M
questionable tendency at Washington will be TO
put the responsibility for the collapse of Ford 8
Theater on his shoulders: but he has the right
to an absolute suspension of Judgment until the
evidence is in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-15
Fisheries OF the South Atlantic.

The scope Of the report and the form OF the
presentation mako the eighth paper, just issued,
on the fisheries Of the South Atlantic states the
most detailed and complete statistical account
thus far prepared on the fisheries of the South
Atlantic states. The report shows that in 1890
the number Of persons engaged in the fisheries
In this section was DOL; the amount OF capt.
tai invested was S1.6SS. 2S6. and the first value
Of tho products 81, 573 704 The shad is by far
the most important single object Of capture.
after which come oysters, alewives and mullet.
The value Of these four items is 81, 036. 2S5. a
sum twice az large rs that accruing from the
sale Of all the other products combined
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-15
ConRrese Resnonsihle-

Supervising Architect o Rourke says Re finds
from an examination Of the records that the
architects Office Of the treasury is entirely
clear in the matter Of government buildings.
Nearly all Of them had been recently examined,
and in many cases recommendations were SUBJ
mitted as to strengthening them. Mono of
these recommendations had been acted on by
Congress-. His Office could do no more than
make recommendations; it was for Congress to
carry them out.