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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
THE COURTS,

CIRCUIT CouRr, DIVISION 2-Judqe Cole.
Today-Jones 4 Dogsn agt. Pfiel; judgment
vacated on payment of costs. lawson agt.
Cost; defendant allowed to file bill of particu.
lars In ten days Dobler agt. Babcock; secur-
ity for costs required and defendant allowed to
plead.
Eorrrr CoURr-Chier Justice Bingham end
Justices Hdener and Cor
Observation-Disclosures agt Matthewson; J.
E. Smith appointed guardian ad litem and
referred to Examiner Wilson to take proof.
Carusi sgt Cox: auditors report ratified Volta
Graphophone Co. agt. Columbia monograph
Co. leave to defendant to answer.
Today-In re r. v. Cranston, Alice Crook,
Rachael A. Atkinson. Ella Pierce. VIM. Brooks,
Ferd. Moores and Thomas johnson; inquisi-
tions in lunacy confirmed Albright agt. Ford;
preliminary injunction granted. Barrett agt.
Barrett; II. P. Blair appointed guardian ad
lltem. Shorty agt Montegrino; bill dismissed.
Manogue agt Gibbons; order requiring witness
to answer.
CIRCUIT CouRr. DIVISION Judge Hagner.
Today-Daub 4 Co. sgt. Kingsley; Judgment
by default Wright agt. Taylor; Judgment by
default Phillips agt. Danenhower; Judgment
for defendant on award Of referee. Behrend
agt. Jesunofsky; order confirming sale. Cole
agt. Campbell; order limiting time to take tes-
timony. Bruehl agt Bruehl; bill dismissed
with costs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
ANACOSTIA.

John A Logan Corps, No. 2. woman's Relief
Corps, gave q Japanese tea at Masonic Hall last
night. The hall was decorated in Jap style.
The program was as follows: Vocal solo. Miss
Corie Etzler; recitation. Mr.. D. G. Smithson;
recitation, Miss Florie Etzler; The Prophecy,
by W. A. Croffut, H. F. L. Allen Of baltimore;
recitation, Mr.. Charles Burr. 1.-The Art
Studio" burlesque, was presented by
Mr. H. F. L. Alien. Among those
in attendance at the tables were Mrs.
Peck, Mrs King, Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Pitts,
Mrs. Tew, Misses Florie Etzier. Annie simp-
son, Maud Purcell. Emma Davidson,
Mamie Mclean, Lulu Adler, Mile
Peck, Katie Thomas and Blanch Bruce. Among
the guests were DR.. Z. H. Grant, Mrs. d. C.
Smithson. Col A. B. Frisbie, Judge Arm
strong. Mr.. and Mrs. F. I. Allen, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. Marden King, Miss Annie LOOMS and
Miss Florence Bowman.
Norval Rollins, q farmer, was thrown from
his horse yesterday and sustained severe inju-
ries. DR.. H. Y. Pyles, the physician who
attended him, reports that Rollins is suffering
from a slight conclusion OF the brain, disiooa-
ton of the left shoulder and minor cuts aud
bruises.
Mr.. Herbert T. L. Allen Of the Baltimore
Herald is revisitlng this, his old home.
Several stray dogs have been shot by the
police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
AN OHIO CYCLONE.
1t Causes Havoc in the Beautiful City of
Wilmington

- Souscs heSoC III inc ne9ut11ul City OF
Wilmington.
cyclone Of terrific proportions struck Will
mington. o., about O'Clock yesterday after
noon. About noon threatening clouds began to
gather in the northwest. 1t rained little
about O'Clock, and gave the appearance of
clearing off for a few minutes, when an
ominous cloud again appeared on the western
horizon. The cloud attracted little attention
but the few who watched it saw two clouds
come together just west of town and form rap
Idly revolving circular cloud which struck the
town on its western edge and travelled directly
eastward taking in the business portion Of the
place and leaving its wake strewn with debris
of all kinds.
Trees were but as strawe and few were left
standing that encountered the storm Almost
In the twinkling of An eve the storm was over
and the half frantic populace timidy emerged
to find the streets filled with wrecked vehicles.
wires, roofs of all kinds and fallen buildings.
The beautiful city hall. lately remodeled, is
badly damaged, the roof blown off and the in
terror soaked with water. Every church In
town except the Presbyterian was badly
wrecked. Tho heavy bell on the Christian
Church was blown some distance into the street
and the spire was blown off and crashed through
the roof and ceiling. The Catholic Church
spire was left standing. while the remainder of
the building was demolished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
A LEvEL-HEADED ENGLISHMAN.
He Says He Thinks Washington the Mos
Beautiful City in the World.

He Says He Thinks Washington the Most
Beautiful City in the World.
For the past three days there has been
an interesting man among the guests Of
the National Hotel in the person Of Mr.
Horace G. Banks, whose residence is in East
Dulwich. England Mr.. Banks is a lecturer
of prominence in England. and his present
visit to this country is for the purpose of OBJ
tanning material for another course Of
illustrated lectures. His plan is to spend
to make that the leading subject of his
lectures, incidentally touching upon the route
traversed and the cities visited on the way to
and from Chicago. This includes New York,
Philadelphia and Washington, and on his
turn he will go to New York by way of Buffalo
and Niagara Falls. Like most Englishmen of
taste Mr.. Banks is enthusiastic over this
country. and is only surprised at the general
ignorance that prevails in England with refer
ence to all matters American. In converse
ton with STAR reporter this morn
ing he said that the average Englishman knew
that he did not know when it was to open. nor
whether Chicago was on the coast or in the in.
land. 1t was his intention to enlighten the
English all such subjects
Mr.. Banks especially struck with the
hospitality and courtesy shown to foreigners
everywhere Ill tnlS country. ne warmed up
decidedly when he came to speak of Washing
ton. Il think il is the most beautiful
city in the world. and 1 have been
pretty much everywhere. l like it even better
than Paris. for it is better paved and lighted
and is far cleaner. Ihave been treated with
the greatest kindness by ali the public officials
have met, and l can tell you that when
get home again l will hardly be able
to find words strong enough to express my ad-
miration ana respect for the beautiful capital
of this great country" Mr.. Banks left for
Chicago this morning. 1t would be interesting
70 know what he thinks of the courtesy and hos
pitaiity Of the people Of this country next
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
The Easy Chair Contest,

The voting contest for the easy chairs offered
by Craig Il Harding to the two ministers re-
ceiving the highest and next highest number Of
votes will close Monday at IL o'clock.
The Rev. Father O'Conneli has . stanch
supporter in Miss Katie Mccormick, who is
making house-to-house canvass
Georgetown adherents of Rev. Father Rocco
fort have established headquarters at one Of the
business establishments, where his friends
bring their coupons.
The Rev. S. H. Greene has a large force Of
workers among Woodward L Lothrop's en-
ployes, and it will not be for lack Of interest or
work if he fails to secure at least one Of the
luxurious chairs.
The number Of votes to the credit Of the
highest fifteen at noon today was as follows:
Rev. Father Glaab. 1S.431: Rev. Father
O'Connell, 11,4sl; Rev. A. Harding. 1908:
Rev. G. L. Pate, 1854; Rev. Father Rocco
fort, 1857; Rev. NJ. P. Sullivan. 9.572;
Rev. Samuel H. Greene. 6.764: Rev. Father
Ryan. 5.632: Rev. J. T. Cole. SAP; Rev. F. ID.
Power. 4.272; Rev. b. Sunderland, 4.O43: Rev.
c. A. Smith, S.9lS; Rev. J. H. NJ Lemon. 8, 100;
Rev. E. F. Todd, 3,747; Rev. F. NJ. Brown,
1915.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
Patriotism and Planked Shad,

The Society Of the Sons Of the American Rev.
olu.ion have invited the Daughters of the
American Revolution and the Sons of the
Revolution to take part with them in
the celebration of the 11Sth anniversary Of the
capture Of Ticonderoya at Marshall Hall. Nav
10. A special feature of the celebration will
be a planked shad dinner.
The committee on program promise an inter-
esting and novel afternoon.
These patriotic societies are thinking of build.
ing their national headquarters here, but as
this Is not business meeting. the speak
ers cannot talk about 1t. but the mem
bers can, and be ready to settle the wnole
matter at the triennial conclave on Bunker
Hill day. There are nearly 900 members of
these District socie lies and about lO. 900 in the
national societies, and still they are growing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
The MerganthaIer Company,

At board meeting of the Merganthaler Lin
otype Company, held at Mr.. d. o. Mills office
in New York yesterday, Mr.. Whitelaw Reid
was elected director to fill, a vacancy caused
by the resignation of Mr.. L. G. Hine, and
Mr.. Thomas J. Reagan to fill a vacancy
caused by the resignation of Daniel S. Lamont
The board at present consists of d. o. Mills.
W. c. Whitney, Whitelaw Reid, George L.
Bradley. Ogden Mills. P. T. Dodge. James o.
Clephane, Samuel NJ. Bryan and Thomas J.
Reagan. The president reported the condition
Of affairs as hourishiny
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
Raiding Unlicensed Peddlers.

Yesterday afternoon the police were notified
to examine the street dealers and peddlers who
trade in fruits, nuts, &C., to ascertain if they
have proper licenses The law requires license
and many take out such licenses, but there
are some attempts to evade the law and not
infrequently peddlers try to do business with
out license. Sometimes a dealer will attempt
to work two or more wagons carts under
one license.
The officers went out for the purpose today,
but their intention having been made public
they had dry haul. for up to !
O'Clock the first precinct officers had
found but one case, man with
two wagons. 1t is not likely that many arrests
will be made for a time at least, as the dealers
will keep within bounds as long as danger Is to
be apprehended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
NEARLY A BLACK FRIDAY.
The New Clearing House Saved Mar
Firms From Disaster.

The New Clearing House Saved Many
Firms From Disaster.
From the New York Herald.
Not since the panic of 1873 has the stock ex-
change presented such scene of wild excite
ment as that of yesterday. This is vouched for
by men who passed through the fearful expert
ence of Black Friday.
Oddly enough the industrial panic Of 1898
eliminated. it is thought. yesterday FRIDAY is
day of ill omen everywhere, out nowhere
more SO than in Wall street, and at MANY times
during the day it was thought by conservative
brokers that it would make a record in stock
exchange failures unparalleled by any other &C.
casion in it's history.
That such was not the case is attributed by
all to the existence of the stock exchange clear
ing house.
This beneficial feature, of but recent intro
ductlon into the exchange, saved. it is esti-
mated, at least twenty-five assignments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06

ARKANSAS CITY, ARK, May 6.-The Mis-
sissippi river is rising at rapid
rate here, and large gangs of
men watching for break
in the levees in this vicinity. break would
be disastrous to the Tensas Basin people in
Louisiana and would flood thousands of acres in
that part OF the state. The Red river is rising
rapidly and it is feared the heavy rain now
falling will add greatly to the danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
ALEXANDRIA.
THE CITY SCHOOL FUNDS

The trustees of the public schools voted last
night. as reported in The STAR, to ask the city
council for appropriation of SIS, 72l sc for
school purposes the next scholastic wear This
Will be the largest sum ever given the public
schools by the corporation. At first only
S1,2O0 was given. and when il was proposed TO
increase this sum to $4,000 per annum
there was very great opposition. and
1t was said that the city could not afford a
greater sum; but 5000 was finally given. and
the amount has increased year by year. the
appropriation being nearly always 81, Zoo less
than the estimates OF the city school
board Last year $4,000 was given.
The amount asked for but not
gwen IN former wears now appear in tie
shape of a debt, for which all the white school
houses OF the system mor.gaged. The
amount asked for this year Is, stated in The
STAR some days ago, three mills on the dollar
OF the city assessment and is the limit of city
taxation on property for schools.
sUMMoNISs THE JURY TO TRY JEFFERSON
PHILLIPS.
Mr.. J. C. Creighton has been appointed spe-
cial crier of the corporation court to summon
the Fauquier jurors tina. will next week begin
the trial of jefferson Phillips for the
murder of George s. Smith. Under
ordinary circumstances City Sergeant
Vim. H. Smith would summon the iury. but
Capt. Smith is brother of the murdered man,
and on the first trial Of Phillips he was SUPER
seeded by Mr.. !. c. O'Neal. Mr. ONeal is. how
ever. unwen and Mr.. Creighton has been
deputed by Judge Norton to summon the jury.
and is now In Fauquier county for that pur-
pose.
PRIMARY MISTAKE.
Owing, no doubt, to the late hour Of the
night at which the vote Of the fourth ward was
counted up the arithmetic fell asleep and Mr..
E. F. Price, auditor. who received 3Sl votes,
was counted as receiving only 262. At Mr.
Prices request the vote was recounted yester-
day afternoon and the true result ascertained
Why do not the Alexandria democracy follow
in their primaries the precedent of their fathers
and vote viva voce. so that votes NAV be
counted as they are cast-outside as well as
inside?
The Washington representatives Of the fire
escape makers are now here looking out for
their interests under the new fire escape law o.
the corporation. Two fire escapes will be
placed at once on the Opera House.
The hydraulic engine. which has been under
repairs, was tested yesterday afternoon.
W. r. Newton, formerly of Washington. has
instituted a prosecution against Mr.. G. II.
Davis. the proprietor of the Novelty Works
here, for an assault which broke Newlon's nose.
Mr.. Davis Is held In $500 for the grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
War Depar.meut Chanpes

Philip II. Cass of Nebraska, Augustus W.
Crittenden of New York. George Speidel, jr.,
of Pennsylvania, Bernard H. Harrison of
Texas. William B. Fitzpatrick of Mississippi, ap-
pointed clerks of class 5 1000, record and PEN
sion Office
Edgar T. Rankin of Indiana. promoted from
clerk 81, 900 TO class /. Il. and 2. Office.
John e. Gosseling of Nebraska. promoted
from assistant draughtsman, 81 400, to civil
engineer. 81 500. z. u. q. o.
Samuel NJ. Thatcher OF Pennsylvania, class 2,
Q. VI. g. o.. died May 3. 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
Found to BE Insane.

Yesterday afternoon man giving the name
Of Frank Curtis Of Valley City, n D., excitedly
informed the officers at the sixth precinct sta
ton that parties were pursuing him to murder
and rob him. There WAS no one near him and
he was placed in a room for safe keeping. he
had roll OF $3.50 in money on his person. Sur.
geons Mckim and Stricken examined him and
found him TO be insane He will be sent to his
relatives in st. Paul, MINI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06

From the Indianapolis journal
Judge-.what cause had you for beating this
poor man so frightfully?'
Dismal Dawson-''We wanted to make him
60 to work"
Judge-"Did you or your partner in this
affair ever do a days work in your iives?'
Dismal Dayson--Course We didn't. But we
belong, to the Restingmen's Union and that
teller don't.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
A RIOT AT TERRA Gotta.

Policemen Sent Out to Stop . Free
Fight.
Word was received by telephone at police
headquarters this afternoon that there was q
serious outbreak at Terra Gotta.
1t was stated that the fight was between a
gang Of seven or eight drunken men and the
workmen of Somervilles factory.
The police from the eighth precinct were
notified at once. and force of men was dis
patched to the scene Of the trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06

Maj. E. NJ Eosafy, who has been employed
as clerk in the Treasury Department since the
close of the war, died of heart failure at an
early hour this morning at his home, No. 60 C
street northwest. Maj Rosafy,who was exied
with Kossuth, Klapaka and the other leaders
OF the revolution of 1s49. came to this country
while still quite young and rendered distin-
guished services during the civil war.
He member of Lincoln Post. G. A. r. .
and is the third member of the post who has
died this year His funeral will take place
Monday afternoon at 4.30 o'clock. and the
services will be in charge of decesseds COM
rades in Lincoln Post.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06

To the Editor of Tbs vening Star:
1 have waited long time to see if The STAR
would have ANYTHING to say about the high
handed course the eastern railroads are taking
in regard to worlds fair rates. and. sure enough,
Wednesday brought forth an editorial censure
But, STAR, you must keep hammering away
if you want to help the great army Of your
patrons-the people of moderate means. Strike
for one fare for the round-trip rate. which it
should have been from the first day of the
fair, as it has been for every similar excur-
sion for years. s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06

News has been received in this city Of the
death at Louisville on the 4th instant Of Mr..
Elias Wolf, brother Of Mr.. Simon Wolf Of this
city.
Mr.. Elias Wolf was a resident Of Washington
about fifteen years ago, but removed from here
to Cincinnati, and subsequently became a citi-
zen of Louisville, where he was engaged in
business.
A few years ago he was stricken with paralysis
and has been an invalid ever since. He was a
brainy, energetic man and had many friends in
this city. veil in his home. He was forty
six years old. and leave q widow and four chill
drenn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06

More changes have occurred in the clerical
force at the State Department. and it is said the
end is not yet. Mr. Henry A. Blood, chief Of q
division of the diplomatic bureau, has been re-
duced to $1,000 clerkship and Mr.. Michael
Seaman, recently displaced as chief of the
bureau OF statistics. has been appointed 81, 400
clerk i'll the department. Mr.. George Bartle.
who has had charge of the issue OF pardons
since 1852, has been reduced from an 81, 800
clerkship to $1,000. and Fred. Van Dyne a
1000 clerk. has been promoted to the vacancy.
A number of female clerks la We been dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
stin Thinks Her Plan the Rest.

To the EDITOR of The Evening Star:
am glad to note the increasing interest in
burning kitchen refuse, as indicated in recent
STAR correspondence. I still think my plan
the most practical, viz: To gather. accumula-
tions of a day, place them in the bottom Of the
stove and build the morning fire over them.
have kept up this practice two years and do
not tind any of the bad effects noted elsewhere,
and cannot learn that my neighbors do. II any
have L ask them to SO inform me either through
TIE STAR or at my residence, sls E street
northwest LIT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
The Blair School emit.

The pupils of the Blair Grammar School
gave an interesting entertainment in the hall
of the Eastern High School last night. They
presented the drama of civilian Tell in
cost ume and rendered also a semi-musical
drama entitled The Visions of Freedom" In
both performances the pupils acquitted them
selves well and to the satisfaction Of the large
audience present, who rewarded them with
liberal applause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
Held for the Grand jury.

The Takoma Park robbery case was heard in
the Police Court today. The prisoners we're
Charles G.. Miller and John Cuttings. but there
nothing against the former and he was
acquitted and used as a witness. Private De-
tective McDevitt and Detective Lacy were wit
nesses in the case.
The store of Mr. George l.. Favorite at Ia
koma was robbed. Not long after came the
robbery at the store OF Mr.. Burch. Judge Mil
Ter heard the proof and held Cuttings in $500
security to await the &C ton of the grand Jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06

PHILADELPHIA. May 6.-Lieut. Robert E.
Peary left today for St. JOHNS, N. F., to
complete his arrangements of the vessels
to take the party to Melville bay. The party
will be composed OF ten. seven of whom have
been ALREADY chosen, and the route will be the
same that followed by way of Newfound-
land, Bafin bay and Whale Island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
DEMPSEY AGAIN ARRESTED.
He is Arraigned on Two Charges in the Pc
lice Court.

lice Court.
James Dempsey, tie saloon keeper in the
county near Soldiers Home, was prisoner in
the Police Court this morning. He was &C
cused OF running an unlicensed bar, there being
two charges against him.
Several weeks ago test case was made on
Dempsey and the case was taken up by his
counsel. Mr.. Tobriner. but no decision has yet
been reached in that case.
NJ. Dempsey. it is charged. failed to stop
selling liquor at that time, hence the prosecu-
ton of these cases.
jury tr1as were demanded in the cases and
bail was fixed at 81 900 i'll each case. The cases
went over until next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
MANY AT TIE TRACK.

Close Of the Spring Meeting With q Large
Attendance.
The last day Of the meeting at Benning
attracted the largest crowd Of the meet
ing. The entries in the first race,
selling. five furlongs. that closed at the track
this morning. were May Bird, III; Anne Eliza
beth. 1O9; Blackmailer. 109: Comforter, 1O6;
Aspen Leaf, 105; Industry. 81.
The following were scratched: Ellen in the
second. Rosa H. in the fourth and Graham in
the fifth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
Fell From a Scafnld.

About 1890 o'clock today Lawrence NJ. Hall.
a colored hod carrier. fell from a scaffold on
the third story of building on 9th between ID
and streets southwest and sustained frac-
ture of the left arm and was otherwise inter-
nally injured DIR. Lee Cole rendered assist
ance. and he was sent to his home, 62s Essex
court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
Fined for Selling Unsound Fish.

William Cross, an aged colored man who
deals in fish In the Western Market, was tried
in the Police Court today on complaint of Food
Inspector Mothershead for offering for sale I'M
sound fish. The testimony was conclusive and
Judge kimbail imposed fine Of S2O, which
was paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06

The annual industrial examination Of ST.
Marys Colored Industrial School at Charlotte
Hall. Nd, which took place this week. was
gratifying in its results to the friends Of the
institution. Archdeacon Moran conducted the
examination. Sixty-two children were present
and the examination took a wide range, show
ing the extent Of the industrial training given
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
AT THE RIVER FRONT.
ARRIVED.

ARMY I'D.
Schooner Atlas. Maddox Petersburg. lumber.
Schooner (not report d.. lumber in stream hooner
Faunce. Faunce, fish. Sc.ooner Miami fsh
Schooner josephine. s. da-r's. ighS Schooner
kapn howen. Gibson. Somini. light.
SAILED.
Schooner Miami. Schooner Josephne. Schooner
Uriah Homer. Schooner W. W. Clark. Steamer
Alton. Schooner Emma Gray.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
Death Of Gen. lsaac v. Pratt.

Gen. Isaac V. Pratt Of Missouri died yester.
day a. his home, 700 sth street. of hear. failure
The funeral services will be held at the late
residence Of the deceased tomorrow after
noon at o'clock under the auspices
OF the Grand Army. The internent
will be at Arlington. The deceased was a
gallant soldier and was q member at one time
OF the senate Of Missouri He was seventy-five
years old.