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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-19
The Question of Unity Among
Presbyterials
DISCUSSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The Theological School Matter
Considered.
DEB ATING THE REPORT

SARATOGA. N. Y, May 19.-when the
general assembly opened this morning 1t
was with the prospect of a hot debate on
the proposed closer relations between the
general assembly and the various Presby-
terrain theological seminaries, providing for
absolute control Of them by the assembly.
After the devotional exercises led by the
moderator. miscellaneous business was con-
sidered for half an hour. A report came
from the COMMITTEES on bills and overtures.
assigning overtures to appropriate commit
tees.
An important report followed from the
same committee on reunion with the
Southern Presbyterian Church. Without
discussing the resolution 1t was adopted by
a rising vote and with applause. providing
for the appointment OF a committee of nine
10 take into consideration the whole ques-
ton of organic union with that church on
the basis of the common standards OF doc
trine held by both sides. The negative vote
was not taken
The clerks were authorized to send fra
ternaI greetings to other churches now in
session. the Southern Presbyterian Church
at Nashville. Tenn. the Cumberland Church
at Eugene, Greg, and the United Presby-
terrain Church at Albany, Greg.
Elder John ]. McCook Of New York was
appointed vice moderator, new departure
in the practice Of the assembly.
Shortly after 10 o'clock the subject OF
theological Summaries was opened by DR..
William c. Young, chairman Of the commit
tee. The speaker explained the provisions
OF the majority report. claiming to have
given the widest liberty 10 the seminaries
and TO have still reserved the right to the
assembly to direct and control them, with
fun power to enforce any rights that may
be obtained.
The principles Of the report he declared to
be reasonable and moderate
The legal questions involved in the new
proposals Of the committee were discussed
by Lawyer Thomas MacDougall of Cincin-
matt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-19
A CoNGREssMAN's NAME FORGED.
Not known Who Is Guilty, but Young
Hale is Held.

John Y. Jameson, a young man who Is
known as a broker In public documents,
was surprised when Detective Wheeler met
him in the Capitol last evening and in
formed him that he was under arrest. Ut
tering a forged document was the charge
against him. The young man had passed
an order on the House document room for
a number Of copies Of a government pub
lics ton known as Diseases of the Horse"
The order, 1t is alleged. bore the forged
signature of Congressman D. n. Lockwood
OF New York. Jameson, it appears, got the
order In the regular way from Congress-
man Lockwood's former clerk, Mr.. George
c. Hale, a young man of twenty-three
years. and so, although surprised at his
arrest, he seemed confident that he could
clear himself in court.
In the ordinary course Of business the
young document broker found a purchaser
for the books in the person of Congress
man E. NJ. Woomer of Pennsylvania, who
farmer constituents.
Yesterday Congressman Lockwood discov-
cred his loss, and he soon learned that
Jameson had received the books. Detective
Wheeler swore out a warrant for Jameson
charging him with uttering a forged in
strument, and on this paper he was ar
rested.
Bond was given for his appearance. and
the case was continued in the Police Court
this morning. The forged order called for
sixty-four books, valued at more than 500.
After the case had been continued this
morning jameson went off in search Of
young Hale, from whom he bought the
order for $3.50. He soon found him, and
about noon the pair walked into police
headquarters. Hale admitted that he had
written the order and delivered il to Jane
son. and the officers then made him pris-
oner. Hale stated that he had right to
sign the name Of Congressman Lockwood.
Bond in Hale's case has been fixed. a $500,
and unless the security is furnished he will
be locked I'D,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-19
HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS ACT.
They Do Delsarte Movements Also an
Entertain . Large Audience.

They Do Delsarte Movements Also and
Entertain q Large Audience.
Proud parents. sweet sisters and fond
friends, as well as hundreds of others not
SO closely related journeyed through the
rain last evening and crowded the spacious
exhibition hall Of the Central High School
to the doors. 1t was the date Of the annual
May entertainment given by the students Of
the institution, and. as usual on such oc-
casions. not even standing room was OBJ
tainable long before 8 o'clock.
The first number on the program was an
Indian club drill. and as the piano sounded
Misses Goodman, Guard. Hopper. Mareau.
Perry. Pike and Sohon, attired in unique
costumes OF black and gold, appeared upon
the stage with even tread, and gave an ex-
hibition worthy Of professionals. Miss Stake
ly followed with a song. Waits Parla,"
that received loud applause, as did a violin
Twelve disciples Of Delsarte. consisting Of
Misses Davis. Dawes, Greer Kelton, Love,
Mckenzie. Sipe. Potter. Priest, Sipe. Sylves-
ter and Weedon. then appeared. as a sample
OF the beauty and grace that is intrusted to
Principal Lanes care. In connection with
this feature of the entertainment Miss
Mickle, as "Perdita." won loud applause by
her recitation. which was increased by her
fortItude In refusing. as a statue. to descend
from pedestal to receive handsome bou-
quet, which an usher vainly sndeavored to
pass to her over the footlights
although the weather was not very favor
able toward string instruments, the High
School Banjo Club rendered The White
star Line March" in q manner that COM
PEELED the members Of the orRani zation.
/ hessrs. Barringer. Hills. Holmes, Herman
ana Barr1nger. to respond to q determined
encore. Mr.. Kaspar again appeared and
gave double number, Air" by Bach and
Wieniawskfs "Mazurka," which was fol-
lowed by Miss Stakely with the song. Bril-
liant Bird. Mr.. Stone rendering the flute
obligato and Miss Mignon Ulke acting "a
accompanist.
'Esmeralda." Mrs. Frances Hodrson
burnetts play in four acts, Interpreted
solely by High School students, however.
was the chief attraction Of the evening.
me cast was as follows: "Old man"
Rogers. Mr.. Wall; Dave Hardy, Mr. Test:
Estabrook, Mr.. Julihn; Jack Desmond, Mr.,
Aitsehu; Marquis" de Montessin, Mr..
Chandlee; George Drew. Mr.. wilkins: Lydia
Ann Am. Rogers, Miss Lynham; Esmeralda,
Miss Phillips; Nora Desmond Miss Light
foot; Kate Desmond, Miss Morits; Maid.
Miss Brady
The work Of the young actors and act
iesses plainly showed the result of hard
aid conscientious study, for the rendition
was beyond criticism, the several partici-
pants being loudly applauded throughout
the four acts. Mrs. Walton the instruct
ress of physical culture directed the pro-
duction. and also the Indian club and at
titude drills.
1t was almost midnight when the audi
ence dispersed, satisfied that II had wit
messed the most successful entertainment
in the history of the Central High School.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-19
WITH A STRING.
The commissioner Favor q Railroad
Bill With Notifications.

Bill With Notifications.
The Commissioners at late hour yester-
DAY afternoon completed their report unon
the bill to incorporate the Washington
Burnt Mills and Sandy Spring railroad and
sent the following letter to Congress. ..rhe
commissioners are in sympathy with the
purpose Of the proposed company, as repre-
scented by them. They do not, however
favor the route named in the original biu
which, briefly. is from It'll street and Flor
Ida avenue. easterly on Florida avenue to
Rhode Island avenue, thence by Rhode Is
land avenue and the same as 1t may be ex-
tended. and other streets. to South Brook
land and University Heights. and thence
across the country In a northerly direction
70 the northeastern boundary line of the
District. To authorize this route would
make a surface crossing Of steam rail-
road and to a large extent cause an un-
necessary duplication of tracks.
Inc Commissioners think entrance to the
city should preferably be had by connection
with or over existing lines: Moreover. Con-
gress has granted the right for a railroad
along Rhode Island avenue extended east
or 4th street, on the condition that the rail-
way company should obtain the land for
the full width of the avenue and dedicate it
to the District. When questioned, the pro-
motors Of the Sandy Spring road stated that
their company would not undertake to make
such compensation for the right to lay its
tracks to Rhode Island avenue.
The Commissioners, therefore, recon-
mend a route suggested by the promoters
Of the road and named in section l OF the
substitute bill, viz: From the northeastern
boundary line of the District to Brightwood
avenue. near Albemarle street. connecting
with the Brightwood railway, or from the
said boundary line southeriy. 10 connect
with the lexington and Soldiers Home rail-
way at or near University station, and with
the Columbia Suburban railway In Uni
versity Heights. or other city road which
may be built to that suburb"
The Commissioners see no serious objec-
ton to q small package freight railway and
telegraph line on either side of the route
named in the substitute bill and provision is
made for the same In the bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-19
Mr.. Wfllet AsuiUna.

Richard H. Willet, the lumber dealer, do
ing business at 18th and B streets, made
an assignment yesterday afternoon to An
drew A. Lipscomb ard Robert Cohen for
the benefit Of his creditors. Everything is
conveyed to the assignees including real
and personal property. stock and fixtures,
teams and animals. The assets are placed
at about $4,000, while the liabilities are
about $4,000. Among the largest creditors
are the Washington Loan and Trust Com
pany, $4,000. secured by deed of trust on
lot 81, square 1879; the Second National
Bank, Sl2. 1913; VIM. NJ. Mayse & Company.
1858; Ohio National Bank, 81. ITS IS; Trad.
ers' National Bank, 1850; H. L. Biscoe,
81, 75i 81; Farmers Bank Of Wytheytlle.
Va, 81, 200; Bell & Company, bankers, $3.50:
Central National Bank, $42a, and ]. c.
Green. Wytheville, Va, 1880.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-19
HAD A BIG CHECK.
Police Looking for a Young Man With
an Iron Nerve.

Police Looking for a Young Man With
an Iron Nerve.
Last Wednesday afternoon a good-looking.
weil-dressed young man, dark eyes, small
mustache, called at the National Bank of
the Republic and modestly requested Cashier
Bradley to cash check for s21, 900. The
check was drawn on the Chemical National
Bank of New York city, and was signed H.
o. Havemeyer, jr.
The young man also presented an alleged
letter Of introduction from Representative
Bourke Cochran of New York. and also one
from Cashier W. ]. Quinlon of the Chemical
Bank. The stranger said that he had Just
arrived from Warrenton, Va, In his private
car, and said that he had stopped over in
the city on the way west to get the check
cashed, having immediate use for the
money. He explained that the check was
his. and that he was a son Of H. O.
Havemeyer, the New York sugar king
When Cashier Bradley hesitated in COM
plying with his request, the young man
suggested that the bank telegraph to the
Chemical Bank, and in that way confirm
lis story. His suggestion was not taken
however, but Mr.. Bradley referred the mat
ter to the board of directors, who happened
to be then in session. The board refused TO
direct Cashier Bradley to cash the check
it being a rule of the bank that letter
from the paying bank must accompany a
check of such extent. The young man then
politely expressed his regrets and left with
the check.
Subsequently Cashier Bradley reported the
case to Inspector Of Detectives Holm
berger. and ever since then the city has been
thoroughly but unsuccessfully searched for
the young man. The New York bank. when
notified of the matter, replied that the
check was a forged one. The police au-
thorities are confident that the young man
was an accomplished bank crook, and regret
that they were not sent for while he was at
the bank. They are confident too. that had
the bank here telegraphed to the New York
bank. the stranger would have had bogus
telegram returned saying that IL was all
right. They believe that the fellow has left
town. and feel that the local bank narrowly
ESCAPED a great loss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-19
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
Washington Suggested.

NJ. J. Murphy Of st. Louis 10 the originator
of a movement to bring the public works
officials Of the different cities in conven-
ton. The Commissioners have received an
invitation to join the movement. A yet no
place has been settled upon for the conven-
ton. Washington offers many ADVANTAGES
and the Commissioners will suggest 1t as q
meeting place.
To Provide Air.
The hearing advertised by the Commits
sioners for those persons interested in the
proposed amendment to the building regula-
tions which provide, ITO secure proper ven
tilation and light no dwelling shall be erect
ed within ten feet OF the rear Of any lot,
except where the rear abuts upon a public
alley or. one side is on q public alley, or
where there is reserved a side lot OF at least
$50 square feet area, to be determined in
each case 6y the inspector of buildings"
was given this morning.
But two persons were present at the hear
ing. One was real estate man, the other
an owner of several shallow lots which he
proposed to subdivide and build upon.
1t was contended by the real estate man
that such a regulation would be unjust.
He admitted, however, that the Commits
sioners should have jurisdiction over the
matter, but preferred a percentage of the
lot rather than a stipulated amount TO be
left free for light and ventilation.
Building Inspector Entwisle explained
that the law in Liverpool on this subject
left 200 superficial feet on every lot for
light and ventilation. The Commissioners
took no action and reserved their decision.
An Adverse Opinion.
The attorney for the District. Mr.. 8. T.
Thomas, has rendered an adverse opinion
against the claim Of Charles Essig for the
redemption Of certain tax lien certificates
1t appears from the papers in the case that
the position Of the applicant for relief is
that having paid the tax lien certificates is
sued against certain property. which could
not have been collected because of the de-
fects in levying the assessment, he Is en-
titled to recover his money. The attorney
for the District takes different view of the
case. He says II the certificates were paid
in the hands of the holder and We're sur
rendered by him 1t must be an end Of the
matter. "A man cannot pay off or take up
and hold an incumberance against his own
property
Building Permits.
The buildings permits issued yesterday
were as follows; Robinson Riley. six brick
dwellings, sol to 81 street southwest, to
cost $4,000 Clarence c. Waring one
brick dwelling, at 2314 18th street extended
to cost $500. James D. Burn, two brick
dwellings, 2147 and 2l49 P street northwest
to cost 5000. J. R. Rogers, one brick
stable in rear Of 1900 10th street north
west, to cost "a, 400.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-19
Reported BY Silsby & Co. Bankers and Brokers:
CHICAGO. Nav 10 lsel
New York Cotton.
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, Nd, MAY le-FIour dull and nm
ehanged-receipts. s,o52 barrels: shipments 249
barrels; sales. $50 barrels. Wheat Inactive and
hgher-<pot. oska5sls; June, IS l4a59; July, 5sisa
ost: August ee<a5aS; steamer No red, 55a
e5A-receipts. 23,sss bushels; shipments, q, 2ss
els-millins wheat by sample, 5oa5e. Corn quiet
spot SPOT; %+SsasN; May. tSSs.4; July 4sats.-rs-
stock, 1ss $50 bushels; sales, 1900 bushels-south
ern corn By sample. 56s59 do. grade. 5SSs
90 So1 VS.s nrmDrsceipts 5000 bushes stoek'
600 bushels; stock, q, 1855 bushels. Hay steady
good to choice timothy, sl4. 5oaSl5O Grain
freights very quiet and UNCHANGED. Sugar nrn and
unchanged. Cheese weak-fsncy New York, ll..a
lin, as to size. Others unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-19
HOWARD UNIVERSITY.


Its Anniversary Exercises Next Week.
The theological department of Howard
University will hold its twenty-nrst ami
vsrsary In the Metropolitan A NJ E.church,
n street between 18th and 10th streets
northwest. on Friday evening. May Is, at
7:80 o'clock. An interesting order OF exer-
cises has been prepared. including music, by
Metropolitan A. II. E. Choir. J. T Layton,
director; reading of the Scriptures. Prof
Brown; prayer, Prof. Clark: report Of exam
ming committee. Rev. T. s. Hamlin, d. d. I;
review and outlook. Dean Ewell; march,
'Hark the Merry Drum" Krugh, by Miss
Lucy Turner and Presidents Glee Club.
Addresses by graduating class-Saved by
Faith-A Universal Law. c. II. Edmunds;
Samuel Adtai Crowther, s. S. McKinney:
The Preacher Needed Today, w. P. Bradley
Church Unity. A. Young; Christianity in
Japan, J. Oyabe; music, Metropolitan choir.
The diplomas Will be conferred by Presi-
dent Rankin. followed by presentation OF
Bibles by Rev. A. w. Pitzer, DID,; part
ing words to graduating class. President
Rankin: seranade-Softly Sleep, Schultz.
Presidents Glee Club: benediction, Prof.
Butler.
The graduating class includes William
Presley Bradley, Athens, Ga; Charles
Henry Edmunds. Philadelphia, Pa; Samuel
Stencil Mckinney. Kirksey's, s. C; Jeni-
ctiro Oyabe, Toxic. Japan; Alfred Young,
Alexandria, Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-19
DAMAGED BIZ FROST.
Crops I'm the West Hurt by Intense
Cold.

OMAHA. Neb.. May 18th. frost last
night did immense damage to crops. Ice
formed quarter Of an inch thick. and veg
citation on Iowlands was cut down. Sarpy
county reports that all vegetables, includ-
ing potatoes. tomatoes and beans. were COM
pletely killed
MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. May 19.-Specials
TO the Journal from points in northern
Iowa, southern and central Minnesota, and
western Wisconsin. say that there were
heavy frosts last night, cutting corn and
garden stuff TO the ground
LEMARS. Iowa. May ia hard frost
the ground.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, May 19-An I'M
precedented cold wave struck Chattanooga
last night The weather observers Their
mOmeter shows a fall of thirty-two de-
grees. Snow furries are reported on Look
out mountain and Walden's ridge, and
overcoats and fires are needful for comfort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-19
A KNOWN QUANTITY.

1t Is the practice Of The Star to
print on Saturday a sworn statement
Of its circulation day by day for the
preceding week. 1t would seem self
evident that the advertiser Is entitled
to this protection. but The Star il
alone In this custom as far a. WASH
ington is concerned. Below will be
found the statement for the week just
past.
The average circulation exhibited
Is believed to be much more than the
combined circulation of the other
Washington dailies, and fully five
times that Of its afternoon contem-
porary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-19
DIN the National Union Printer.

from the National Union Printer.
On last Monday evening Mr.. r. A. Nc
Lean, foreman Of The Star announced to
the chapel that through the kindness Of the
Evening Star Newspaper Company the
compositors would hereafter be given one
weeks holiday with pay. 1t Is hardly
necessary to remark that the boys were all
delighted, and vote of thanks was unani-
mously adopted to Mr.. F. b. Noyes and
The Star company for their generous act.
These little glimpses Of good will from en-
ployers to employees, II carried out generally,
would do much to alla7 discomfort and
bring about better unh .rstanding which
would be to the benefit of both parties con-
cerned. This kindly act on the part Of The
Star will add many to Its already large
host of friends,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-19
WILL BE INVESTIGATED.
The New York Police Department to
he Looked Into

NEW YORK. May Ex-senator Clarence
Lexow said today that the investigation
into the New York city police department
would be continued on Monday. In spite of
the fact that Gov. Flower had vetoed the
$4,000 appropriation for the committee
use.
Police Commissioner Mclean today swore
out a warrant for the arrest Of city off,
cial. said to be prominent, whom he charges
with accepting a bride from a man who
wanted TO become a policeman. The ap-
plicant had passed the civil service exarni-
nation and went before Commissioner Nc
Lean for appointment, when II was learned
that the applicant had given 500 for his
appointment The name Of the Official
Is withheld.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-19
Te1a. Presbyterian University.

MARSHALL. Tex, May ia movement
Is on foot to establish in Texas a Presby-
terrain college which will rank with the
leading educational institutions Of the coun-
try. 1t is proposed TO raise an endowment
fund Of 100000. Of which the people of
byterian Church at large will be asked to
contribute the remainder. The school will
be known as the Texas Presbyterian Uni
ve-sity and will be a coeducational institu-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-19
PolIutinC the Water.

warrant was returned to the Police
Court today charging John r. Mclean. as
president OF the WJshington Gas Light
Company, with violating a law for the pro-
lection Of the water in the Potomac river
and its tributaries The warrant charges
that products OF the gas works. such as
tar. oil and ammonia are permitted to flow
INTO the Eastern branch
The caxa went over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-19
Base Ball News by Wire.

PTTSBURG. Pa. May 19.-Mansger Bar
ME of tine Colonels has announced that he
will sign Pitcher KEEL, recently released
by the Pittsburg club. The terms have not
been agreed upon
ANN ARBOR, Mich. May 19.-The Uni
versity OF Michigan bali team left Yesterday
10 meet the leading college mines of the east
CHICAGO. May 19-wm Terry. the pitch
er. formerly with the Brooklyn and Pitts
burg clubs, has been signed by the Chicago
club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-19
THE COURTS DESERTED.
Lawyers All Go Down the River
without q Fee.

"EthO0t u &C.
The city hall and the neighborhood pre-
scented a deserted appearance today. The
fact that the District Judiciary officials Of
the various courts and the members Of the
bar left ut IL o'clock this morning for a
day at Marshall Hall, explained the matter.
The occasion was the annual descent by the
Bar Association and their friends upon the
toothsome planked shad, ETC., served at
Marshall Hall Between one and two hum
dred went down today, Mr.. r. Ross Perry
being in charge. Many different sized and
shaped bottles formed part OF the boats
cargo, and 1t was explained that they con-
tanned restoratives. being designed TO coun-
teract the effects Of the damp weather and
the seductive influence of the shad.
The gloom cast over the city hall by the
departure Of the boat and its passengers
vas dispelled in q measure by Mr.. Andrew
Bradley. son of Judge Bradley. and his
banjo. Mr.. Bradley is both a fine player
and q fair singer, and he rendered such
music as the old building had never before
experienced, much to the delight Of those
Lnfortunates who were left behind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-19
ircnlatioa of The "Evening STAR

i solemnly swear thss the above statement rep
resents only the number of copies Of TEE EVEN
ING STAR circulated duringsh six secular days end
ing Friday, May Is, lss4-thas is. the num-
Der Of copies actually sold. delivered, furnished
or mailed, for valuable consideration. TO bona ode
purchasers or subscribers, and that none of the
copies 50 counted were returned to or remain in
the once unsold
J. WHIT. HEBRON,
Cashier Evening Star Newspaper Co
Subscribed and sworn to tefore me this
nineteenth day Of Nay, A. D. 1894
A. B. KELLY,
Notary Public, D. G.