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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
DROPPED FROM THE CLOUDS.
Those Mysterious Celestial Robbers
With Pig Tails.

Detectives Carter and Gallaher are en-
gagged in an investigation Of the case of
the alleged robbery of twenty dollars at
the place of business of the Quong Sung
Lung Co., 314 Pennsylvania avenue, and,
although the story is discredited by some
of the Cinnamon, the officers are thorough
ly satisfied that the robbery was COM
mitted. Even before The alleged crime was
committed the police lad heard reports,
and were investigating the Chinese. 1t ap-
pears that six celeStlals, strangers from
another city, had come here to collect PRO
lection or "blackmail' money from the
many Cinnamon here, and had really made
a start in this line.
Their scheme was, so 1t is claimed. to
collect a weekly or monthly tax from the
Cinnamon. and in consideration of the pay
ment of this money they were to be PRO
tected' from police raids.
Many of the Cinnamon, it Is said actually
paid the money through fear, for the
strangers had the reputation of being bad
men, who would stoop TO murder in order
to get money. Three of them left here and
went away, while the others remained, and
now. since the lluong Sung Lung Com
pany's episode, 1t is thought that two of
these have departed.
Chinaman for whose arrest warrant has
been issued, was the leader of the crowd,
and yesterday it was thought he would be
captured, but he is still at large.
who doubt the trath of the reported rob-
berry. and think The report was made be-
cause members of the firm feared arrest
after the three strange Cinnamon had
visited the store Sunday night.
Charley Yong Sing is one of the doubt
ing celestials He says that the three men
were here looking for business. and when
they went to The store they We're invited to
gamble. but they declined the invitation.
He says that some Cinnamon, not members
of the firm, robbed the strangers, and then
put them out. The strangers, he says,
wanted to get the Lolice, but as they could
not speak English they failed to accom-
plish anything. and went away. Charley
Yong Sing Is the Chinaman who figured in
the Jeanette arctic expedition.
A Star reporter called at the Chinese
company's establishment on Pennsylvania
avenue and saw the proprietors of the
place. They repeated the story of the rob-
berry, heretofore told, and also told of the
pistol and knife drawn on them by the
strangers. When asked why they did not
make an cutlery at the time, they said they
were too badly frightened at the time, and
were glad to get the door closed after the
departure of the strangers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
woodburn's' Post Office.

There was a good attendance at the meet
ing of the WOODBURY. Citizens Association
Tuesday evening. and things were very
lively for while over post office matters.
After the minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved, Mr. John Kelly of the
road committee brought forth applause by
stating that the cutters had been cleaned
from Brightwood avenue to Funk's shop.
DR.. Walker of the post Office committee
then threw bornbshell into the meeting
in the shape of a communication from the
fourth assistant postmaster general stat
ing that the matter of establishing a post
office at Woodburn had received careful
consideration at his hands and in his de-
partment, but in view of the close prox-
unity of three other offices to the proposed
location, it was not deemed advisable to
take any action at present. There was
much discussion over the action taken by
the department, and much feeling was
shown, but finally, on motion of Mr.. B. F.
Joy, the secretary was instructed to write
to the fourth assistant postmaster general
requesting a hearing at the earliest posi-
BILE date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Local Notes of Importance Told in
Brief.


Mr.. James Paxton of Tenleytown, known
all through this section as the driver for
years of the old Tenleytown stage coach,
which preceded the electric cars, is dead
and buried. his interment taking place on
Tuesday in the Tenleytown cemetery. Old
age and resulting weaknesses brought on
death. Mr.. Paxton was a conspicuous fig
ure in his section, and had wide acquaint-
ance.
Tomorrow night there will be a mass
meeting of members of the Epworth
League at Tenleytown. The attendance is
expected to be very large. Rev. Mr.. Steele
an eloquent visitor from Maryland, Will
address the assemblage.
Mr.. VIM. Oxley Phillips, aged forty SEVEN
died Tuesday night at 1916 street. The
funeral will take place at 10 o'clock on
Friday. Interment at Rock Creek ceme-
terry.
Mr.. Phillips was a member of the late
firm of Phillips & Thrift, liverymen.
James E. Padget, trustee yesterday sold
to Catherine H. Arrow, for $500, parts of
lots 40 and 80, square 10.
Mr.. David Reynolds, who was injured in
a bicycle collision a few days ago, with
Mr. Maurice Ager, at the corner of 10Th
street and Pennsylvania avenue, is getting
along encouragingly at his home, 124S 31st
street. His shoulder suffers the severest
pain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

The first steps toward determination be-
tw cen those two hitherto antagonistic So
cietes, the Sons of the Revolution and the
Sons of the American Revolution, We're
taken last evening at a meeting of the
latter organization in this city, when a
resolution was passed which provides that
In all patriotic and social observances the
two shall unite and cooperate, and that
q committee OF three from each shall be
ar pointed TO make arrangements therefor
when occasion shall require.
President G.. Browne Goode was instruct
ed to notify the Sons of the Revolution
ard to extend fraternal greetings
Gen. j. c. Breckenridge was chosen by the
OF ganiZation to the place in the board of
arrangement made vacant by the recent
death of Col. Charles H. Mansur, late as
sistant controller of the treasury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
Mfnnehaha Lodge.

Upon the invitation of Minnehaha Lodge
delegates from a large number of lodges
met at their hall Tuesday evening and
organized a Juvenile Institute for the
District Of Columbia to cooperate with
similar Institutes from each of the states
at the meeting to be held in Boston June
"a. The following officers were elected
s. W. Russell, president; Mrs; " r. Bishop,
second vice president; ]. c. Suter, secre-
tary; Morris Walmer, treasurer. It is ex-
pected that this organization will be of
great assistance to the juvenile temperance
marks were made by A. N. Garfield, G.
c. T.; R. A. Dinsmore, S. D.; w. R. Eng
land, Jno. G. Smith and H. F. Smith,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
LIQUOR to Minors.

Yesterday was District day. with the
w. c. I. u, and resolutions were adopted
by the executive committee of the Dis
trict branch at their meeting commencing
the action of the Commissioners as to the
boring of artesian wells in various parts
of the city. Mrs. NJ. S. Hartsock presided
at meeting of the union held in the after
noon, at which the question of selling
intoxicants to minors was discussed. 1t
was said that although the law was in
many cases openly violated 1t was ex-
tremely difficult, if not impossible, to Sc
cure conviction owing to the reluctance of
witnesses to testify. Woman suffrage was
suggested by Mrs. CLEARWATER as the rem
edy for the liquor traffic evil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Grand Opera House.-Mr. Frederic BOND $
Comedy Company in Loves Alarms and
Irish Ambassador
New National Theater-Nat G. Goodwin in
David Garrick' and Lend Me Five Shil-
lings."
Academy of Music.-Hinrichs' Grand OPP
era Company in ''AIignon.'
Buffers Bijou Theater - Miss Ellen
Vockey in double comedy bill
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Fay Fosters
Burlesque Company.
Columbia Photograph Company, 9l9 Penn
sylvania avenue Observation-Disclosures or
the Kineto-Graphophone.
Church of Our Father corner 18th and l.
streets northweSt.-Illustrated lecture by
Mr. Z. p. Murray on Japan, the Sunrise
Kingdom"
Washington Club ITO street northwest.
Lecture by Miss Elizabeth U. Yates on
Fashionable Thinking"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
College of Fiinrrnacy.

Five young men were given sheepskins
last night emitting them to act as drug
clerks. They were graduated from the Ma
tionaI College of Pharmacy, and Metzerott
Hall was well filled, besides being hand
somely decorated in honor of the occasion.
The graduates We're Max Georgia, Frederick
b. Haskins, James A. Jennings, John Lead
heater and Charles w. Hogan.
The exercises were began with prayer by
Rev. G. b. Patch, and Mr.. Harry T. Dodge
then delivered the salutatory. President
F. NJ. Criswell presented the diplomas and
DR.. Saml Waggaman spoke in an encour-
aging vein to the graduates. Mr.. Frederick
b. Haskins was the valedic torian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
Annual Outing of the Pioneers.

The Society of California Pioneers of
Washington will take their ninth annual
outing tomorrow to Marshall Hall. This
Is one of the most popular societies of the
city, and their excursions are always re-
garded as the jolliest that go out of town.
The steamer Manchester will leave 7th
street wharf at 10 am. and $50 p.m., the
last boat returning at pm. Lunch will
be served at noon. and panked shad and
clam chowder with all the accomplishments
that condUce to hilarity and good fellowship
will go to make up the excellent dinner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
CITY ITEMS.
Consumers, Take Notice!

AufNS
Special prices for this week only: Best
Hams, lie; Shoulders, TIC; Potatoes, soc.
bushel; Best Catawba Wine, 25c. bottle;
Sweet Muscatel, soc. bottle; Old Port Wine,
SOC. bottle; 4-year-old Rye Whisky, 75c. OF.
bottle; Superior Old Rye Whisky, 81 OF.
bottle: Brandies, Gins, etc; also cakes
Bah. Soap, 2Oc.; 5 cakes Star Soap, 1Sc;
8 cakes Oleine Soap, pc; pkgs. Pearline,
&c.; strictly Fresh Eggs, 12c. Only such
goods as can recommend offered for
sale. NJ. METZGER COMPANY, All 7th
st. NV. 1t"
ja12-eotf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
New Trains ON Royal Blue Line.

The Royal Blue Line train service to
Philadelphia and New York has been great
ly improved by the addition of new trains d;
notably the trains leaving Washington at
Z am, arriving Philadelphia 1918 am,
New York 12:45 pm, and leaving Washing
ton at 1890 pm. arriving Philadelphia 3:4O
pm, New York 5:55 pm. Southbound a
new train will leave New York am,
Philadelphia 1898 am, arrive Washington
40 pm, and another will leave Philadel-
phia $50 pm, arrive Washington $50 p. m
The time of most of the old trains has been
materially reduced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
CITY AND DISTRICT
Society IncOrporn ted.

Articles Incorporating the Society of OPP
thalmoloey and Otology have been filed by
Drs. William B. Marvin, Francis B. Lorin.
Stephen Richey and Anton Coe. The OBJ
ject of the society is the establishment and
management of a society for literary and
scientific purposes, as well as for mutual
social Improvement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
Raw Ridge senson of 1So5.

This popular resort on the Chesapeake
bay is being enlarged and beautified, and
the rate for this season reduced to IS cents,
with liberal inducements to Sunday schools,
lodges and societies. For dates and de-
tailed information, apply to S. b. Hege.
D. p. A, B. and o. r. R., New York avenue
and 18th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
Attacked the Saloon Keeper,

Timothy Mccarthy, a AZ street saloon
keeper, refused to sell liquor to two col
ored boys last evening and the boys as
saulted him. Bricks ard stones were hurled
at him by the boys who had been refused
liquor, and one of the missiles broke the
saloon keepers leg. The affair caused con-
s.derables excitement and attracted large
crowd. The injured saloon keeper was sent
to the hospital, and the boys escaped, but
the police have sworn out warrants for
their arrest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

The Calvary Junior Society of Christian
Endeavor gave an entertainment in the
main hall of Calvary Baptist Church last
evening for the benefit of the Juniors
Country Home, and quite a nice sum was
realized for this most worthy charity.
Those who took part in the rendition of the
program We're Mrs. A. V. Holmes, Misses
SchwarZ, Misses Scher, Frank p. Reside,
Arthur D. Mayo. the Apollo Quartet and
the Dino Banjo and Mandolin Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
Wants n Divorce,

A petition for divorce has been filed by
Mary E. Brown against Louis Brown, on
the ground of i'll treatment. She prays for
permission to resume her maiden name of
Mosey, and asks that she be given the
custody of their daughter Florence. She
also prays that the defendant be enjoined
from interfering with her pending the suit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

Capt Randall will send the Samuel ].
Penz on three fast trips Sunday next to
his beautiful River View resort, to carry
the German Maennerchor Society and their
friends to celebrate their annual out-of-
door festival of music and sport. Arth's
music will assist the Maennerchors to dis
pose of a special program of pleasure that
will make the day delightful remem-
brance. There will be prize bowling and
sport all day long, dear to the heart Of
the German-American.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
Commencing on May IL, and continuing

Commencing on May II, and continuing
until further notice, the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company will sell excursion
tickets at rate of one fare for the round
trip for regular trains of Saturday and
Sunday from Washington to points on the
Metropolitan branch and main line between
Washington and Harpers Ferry, and to
points on the Washington branch between
Washington and Annapolis Junction. Tick
cts will be valid for return passage on reg
ular trains until Monday following day Of
sale inclIsive.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

Prof. Samuel P. Langley. as secretary of
the Smithsonian Institution, has filed a
declaration of ownership in the premises
$50 A street southeast, bequeathed to the
Institution by the late Robert Stanton
Avery,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
Presbyterian Election.

At a meeting of the congregation of the
Central Presbyterian Church held last
evening in the chapel building Rufus P.
Clarke was elected elder, and Norman I.
Elliott, Samuel J. Venatfe and J. C.
Buchanan were chosen to serve as deacons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
Japan.s Finest Art Goods.

Tomorrow, at IL am. and 3 pm, at
Sloans gallery, 14O7 G. St, there will be
sold an elegant and rare collection of
japanese goods; some of the articles to be
and worthy of the attention of connoisseurs
and those in search of fine goods. Sale alb
solute, bargains to be had. Don't fail to
attend.-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
sinaii'S Flowers.

j. Fl. Small & Sons. 18th and G. sts Wash
fngton. DC, and l1J3 Broadway, New York
Special attention to orders for all outgoing
ocean ana other steamers. Flowers to all
points by express. Artistic floral decora-
tion5 of ali knds.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

4 THING TO BE THINkING ABOUI.
Flies have put in an appearance. They'll
soon be here in swarms. Queen Anne
Window Screens make homes flyproof. New
adjustable-ft any window from Is to 40
inches-no Objectionable center bars-35c
quality well seasoned = complete, with
spring hinges, 95c. Fancy Light Doors,
s125. CHAS. T CARTER & CO., COG Pa. av
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
p1.25 To Baltimore and Return S1.2:
via Is. Und D. II. Il.

Tickets sold for and good going on all
trains Saturday and Sunday. May 18th and
10Th; good to return until following Monday
May 2U.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

Owing to the opening of the Baltimore
Belt Line r. r., the Il. and o. has been en-
abled to add new trains to its schedule, and
to materially shorten the running time of
old ones. See time table, this paper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

You don't find reliable coffee at the
Cheap John" bargain stores-go to
Kenny's six reliable stores, where you and
everybody else know that the quality is
perfect and the price moderate. Whole
sale and retail c. D. KENNY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

LET US SEND FOR YOUR CARPETS.
Wagons and men call any time Our
matchless process cleans soiled carpets like
new-rendered mothproof free. Empire
Carpet Cleaning Works, 631-5 Mass. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
CAN'T HELP ENJOYING

our delicious Strawberry Ice Cream. Made
of fresh ripe berries. II other f1avors. Our
Homemade Cake is fine. Several kinds
40 and Coo. each. Small fancy Cakes only
40c. Id. FUSSELLS, 1927 N. Y. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall and
Mount Vernon at 10 am. and 30 pm
Ninth annual reunion of the Society of
California Pioneers of the National Capital
at Marshall Hall.
Steamer River Queen for Marshall Hail.
Glymont and intermediate landings at $50
am.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at I pm.
1872 / street northwest.-Tally-Ho Coach
leaves at 10 am. and = pm. for Arlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

Our specialties, Mems Derby and Fedora
Hats, 81, $3.50 and 50. Latest styles, great
values A. T LEWIS, 435 It'll st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

When you know how to put the "misfit
puzzle" together. A few days more one
goes with each 5-lb box finest creamery
butter at s1.25 James F. Oyster, 800
Penna. aVe.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
!, THING TO BE THINKING ABOUT

SELECT YOUR OWN TIME.
Well come promptly-paper rooms with
rich, stylish paper-$2 up Nolte, $40 9th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

l. C. u Whisky. Finest on earth for fam
fly and medicinal use Sold everywhere.
Richard & Co., Wholesale Distributors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

Large sale of furniture of all kinds at
Sloan's 1907 G street. Saturday at ~ am
No reserve prices; everybody buys this
way.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
Grcenbricr White Sulphur Spring.


Will open June 10, under new management
Many improvements; former prices. Only
seven hours from Washington. Two limit
ed vestibule trains daily. Apply at Chesa-
peake and Ohio offices, or address Eubank
6. Glover, White Sulphur Springs. Green
brier county, W. Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

On sale al Bradbury Piano warerooms, 122;
Pa. ave, Friday and Saturday.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
ROYAL Blue Line to Atlantic City.

Under the new schedule effective May u,
the Royal Blue Line service to and from
Atlantic City has been greatly improved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
Splendid Glasses, 81. Hempler's, 9Th & a

PRINTING that charms the eye. price:
that charm the purse at SHEIRY'S, 623 D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
Reduced Rates on Royal Blue Line.

$l.25 to Baltimore and return via B. and
O. railroad, May 18th and 10th; good to re-
turn until May 2O.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

S125 to Baltimore and return via B. and
o. railroad, May 18th and 10Th; tickets good
to return until May 20, inclusive.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

JAPAN, THE SUNRISE KINGDOM AN ILLUS
trated lecture by MIR. 3. p MURRAY, Mt the
Church of Our Father cor. 18th and L SITS
NV, Til URSDAY EVENING, May 16. 1885. IL
hstrated by seventy-ive selected views,
made and colored in Japan, by Japanese artists.
The lecture is full Of interest from the opening
to the close.
my14-3t TICKET, 25 CENTS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-05

THEY WILL INVESTIGATE 1T.
The County Commissioners to Take
Up the Frosted Convict Cases.

The County Commissioners to Take
Up the Frosted Convict Cases.
There will be a special meeting of the
county commissioners held one day this
week for the purpose of investigating
the matter of the exposure during the
severe cold weather of the oonvicts at
camp No. /. through which twenty-one
of them are now laid up in the hospitals
with frostbitten limbs.
Chairman Dale went out to the camp last
Saturday afternoon to make a personal
investigation OF the condition of the men,
and after a conference with Chairman
Charlton of the changing committee it
was decided to have a special meeting as
early as possible on account of the fact
that time for such Investigation would
not be afforded at the regular meeting
because of other business, The state
ments and finding of the city court grand
jury were brought officially to the atten-
ton of the commissioners by Judge Mac
Donell, and in the opinion of some of the
members Of the board this calls for an in
vestigation. The meeting, though not vet
called, win in all probability be held on
Wednesday afternoon, as that is the most
convenient time for the members of the
board.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-05
TALK or a SETTLEMENT.
The Electric Railway Co. Matter
Reaching an Interesting Point.

The Electric Railway Co. Matter
Reaching an Interesting Point.
The situation Of affairs with the street
railroads is reaching an interesting and
perhaps a decisive point.
The presence of Mr.. H. E. w. Palmer in
the city for the last three or four days
has been significant. He is the attorney
for MIR. Pevear the plaintiff in the suit
against the Electric Railway Company for
receiver. This suit is set for a hearing
before Judge Speer at the term Of court
which begins here to-day
MIR. Palmer, it is learned, has been in
consultation with Messrs. Charlton, Mac
kali & Anderson, attorneys for the com
pany, with a view to seeing what could
be done to bring about peaceable and
satisfactory settlement of the matter at
issue. Nothing definite or final, however
has been accomplished, and when the
court meets Judge Speer will probably
inquire into the case at once, and have
its full status on both sides presented.
There is still some hope of q settlement
however, and it is believed with a fair
showing the property can be brought up
to a paying basis.
The receivers, it is understood, have had
some consultation with Managing Direc-
tor J. n. Hartman of the City and
Suburban lines with regard to taking steps
to have the old rate of fare restored. Mr.
Hartman, however, wanted 10 await the
arrival of MIR. George Parsons. Mr.. Par
sons is here now, and it remains to be
seen whether anything will be accom-
plished in this direction.