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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-20
The Golden Cross.

Potomac Commentary, United Order of
the Golden Cross, at it's last meeting con.
ferred the degrees on two candidates. No
BILE Commander Fletcher S. Page presided.
The attendance was large and embraced
visitors from National, Mount Vernon and
Goodwill Communicates. Richard Sweeney
and Geo w. E. Slater, having attained the
rank of past noble commander, were pre-
scented with the badge of that rank by Past
Grand Commander Yates in a brief speech
Under the good of the order remarks were
made by Geo. w. E. Slater, Robert w,
Burnside, C. G. Harrison of Mount Vernon
Commandery, Past Grand Commander
Yates and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-20
The Ivory Crop.

According to a report submitted to :he
State Department by United States Consul
Morris at Client, the sale of ivory at Ant
werp, the principal market Of the trade.
during seven years amounted to 1,755,972
pounds, valued at s., $4,000. The sale last
year was $751; pounds, as against 493. $50
in 1893. The report says there is no reason
to fear the exhaustion of the ivory supply
the ivory crop of centuries being still in
the hands of natives, who have boarded it
by, hiding the tusks in river beds and
under the soil. There are, besides, estimat-
ed to be about $4,000 elephants living.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-20
Christianity and Politics.

1.-The Christian Man in Politics" was the
theme Of an address by Bishop Coleman
CT Delaware last evening at St. Paul's
Episcopal Church. There was a large con-
gregation present to listen to this address,
which was delivered under the auspices of
the Churchman'S League. While pointing
out the duty of every Christian man to
take an active interest in civil government
he said that the influence OF the church
corporate capacity it had kept its hands
off the state. He said that there may not
be greater need of reform in politics than
there is in the family and elsewhere. In
the church, he thought, was to be found
the elements necessary for the prosecu-
ton of political reform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-20
BENN1NG CITIZENS ASSOCIATION.
Quite a Lot of Business TRANSACTED nj
Its Meeting Last Night.

Quite Lot of Business Transacted mt
Its Meeting Last Night.
There was an extremely interesting meet
ing of the Benning Citizens Association
last evening, called to order by Vice Presi-
dent Mewshaw, with every officer present
and a good attendance. The president
called attention to a clause in the minutes
that reflected on one of the members of
the railroad committee. and he moved that
the Objectionable language be stricken from
the records. The motion was carried by q
unanimous vote. thus ending what at one
time bid fair to cause serious split in the
association.
Mr.. N. Keyser called attention to the bad
condition of Benning road near the new
pc wer house of the Columbia railway and
also to a bad place on Central avenue
near Boyle's hill, and the road committee
was instructed to have same remedied at
oEce.
The committee on substation reported
through Mr.. keyser, that Maj. Moore had
promised to give Benning a call box, pro-
vided Congress made the necessary appro-
priation, and the chairman urged the COM
mittee to get in its best work right away.
Mr.. E. F. Broome and others scored the
road committee for its failure to get an
expression from the Columbia railway off,
Gals as to their intentions in the matter
of extending their line to Benning, but as
surance was given that the matter would
be looked after in due time.
The name of DR.. Brayshaw was substi-
tuted for that of c. T. Havenner on the
road committee, and the president announc-
ed that the committees for the ensuing
year would stand as follows: Committee on
railroad crossings, L. A. Milstead, N. Key
ser and p. F. Meaney; committee on lights
and sidewalks, N. Keyser, T. E. Clark and
P. F. Meaney; committee on Benning roads,
]. NJ. Wood. N. Keyser. T. E. Clark, G. w.
Barnes and DR.. Brayshaw.
The resignation of Mr.. P. F. Meaney as
a member of two standing committees and
one special committee was accepted.
Chairman Mewshaw spoke at considera-
BILE length about getting the people of
Benning and vicinity thoroughly interested
in the association and it's work. After de-
claring that our system of government is
radica ally wrong, he gave it as his opinion
that the association could not possibly
make better move than by connecting
itself with the National Union for Practi-
cal Progress. an organization formed in
Boston and that has already begun to es-
tablish branches all over the country. Mr..
G. w. Barnes thought the idea advanced
good one, and, after several other members
had expressed similar views, Mr.. Broome
moved that committee of three be ap-
pointed, with the president as chairman ex-
officio, to communicate with the Union for
Practical Progress and take the necessary
steps to connect the Benning Association
with that organization and it's work.
Messrs. Mewshaw and France were there
upon appointed. after which the meeting
adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-20
Set for Trial.

Upon the motion Of Mr.. Edward 9. Niles
of counsel for Thos. J. Taylor, who is
charged with the murder Of his wife, Nan
ME c. Taylor. on the 14th Of last Septem-
Der, the case vas set down yesterday for
trial next Tuesday. The trial will take place
befor, Judge Cole in Criminal Court No 2,
that of insanity. Taylor shot his wife at
their home 18th street southeast instantly
killing her, because, it is alleged, be believ-
ed the unfortunate woman to be unfaith-
full. He also shot himself, but the wound
proved to be a trif1ing one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-20
Int.rnnl Revenue Receint..

statement prepared by the commits
sioner of internal revenue shows receipts
during the eight months of the present
fiscal year to have been as follows:
Spirits, s59,O95, 53s; increase over the same
period last year, $4,0S5, 1853 Fermented
liquors, $40, 49, 76S; decrease, s12O,Ots9 Oleo-
margarine, $1,1OS,276; decrease, S22S, 1874.
Income tax, 81, sis; miscellaneous, SI36, 80;
increase, s343, 324. The total receipts for
the eight months were s1OO. So, 464; increase,
s., 1SO, 622. During the month of February,
1895, there was an aggregate decrease in
the receipts from the receipts for Febru-
airy, 1894, Of 81, 7O1, AS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-20
MANASSAS INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.
To BE Rebuilt ms n Memorial to Fred
erick Douglass.

ericl< Douglass.
A meeting Of the committee for the pur-
pose Of rebuilding the Manassas Industrial
Training School as a memorial to Freder-
lex Douglass was held last night at the
office Of DR.. Reyburn, and after full dis
cussion the following report was adopted
by the committee. The discussion of the
matter showed that the grounds occupied
by the school are fully paid for. There is
now money enough in hand to partly
erect one of the buildings destroyed by
fire, and the whole management Of the
institution is on such a firm basis that the
extension of the work will depend on the
amount of money contributed. The friends
Of the Industrial school believe that the
love and respect felt by the admirers of
F1ederick Douglass will induce them to
give literally, but If such Is not the case
it will not destroy the work, as it will be
carried on and will be developed in pro-
portion as the funds come in. The COM
mittee adopted j formal appeal for funds
as follows:
1.-The loss sustained to the cause of free
dom by the recent death of Frederick
Douglass seems to US to be irreparable
Yet the Almighty Ruler of the Universe
has decreed that the progress of mankind
shall be ever onward, and to men of OBJ
scu1er names and more limited powers is
always ihtrusted the task Of carrying on
the work that was begun by the great
l'ader. The Industrial School al Manassas
was always work that was very dear to
the heart of Frederick Douglass This in
stitutton, in tine first place, was originated
by the self-sacrificing labors of Jennie
Dean formerly a slave woman of Vir-
ginia) and Miss Jane E. Thompson Uhe
daughter of Virginia planter. The build
ing was dedicated by Frederick Douglass
himself on September 3, 1894, this being
the Anniversary of his escape from slay-
cry. fifty-six years before. In his speech
on that occasion he called attention to the
fact that this Institution was located on
the spot made memorable by being the
first battlefield of our great civil war. The
buildings having recently been destroyed
by fire, the last public appeal made by him
was for the benefit of this school, The
present plans for this work, including the
equipments for industrial training, will in
svolve the outlay of at least $50 OOO and
will be known to future generations as a
memorial erected by the grateful hearts
and loving hands of the people of this
generation to the firm defender of the
principles of human liberty.
What more fitting monument, therefore
could be reared to his memory than to lay
here the foundation of an institution to
be called the Frederick Douglass Normal
and Industrial Training School? Sub
of the committee, but 1t is requested that
all checks be drawn to the order of Dr.
John r. Francis, treasurer of the Fred
erick Douglass Memorial Association.
"Signed-W. S. Montgomery, M D., Sec
rotary: Robert Reyburn, NJ. D., chairman:
Gen. John Eaton, Rev. ]. T. Jenifer, Prof
H. p. Montgomery, Mr.. H. E. Baker, E.
J. Farquhar, NJ. D.; Mr.. ]. Ormond Wilson
Mr.. John F. Cook. John r. Francis. NJ. d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-20
Possibilities in Switzerland

United States Consal German at Zu-
rich reports to the State Depa rtment that
American wood-making machinery and
tools could be introduced in Switzerland If
good expert agents, able to speak French
and German, were sent out to visit the
different manufactures and Shops He is
confident that large orders could be Sc
cured. The people still use old methods, as
they prefer to make their own woodwork,
but they would gladly use proper machin-
cry if they could obtain it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-20
THE ANNEXATION OF CUBA
Senator Morgan in Favor Of Securing the
Island in Any Way.
He Thinks San Domingo Should Have
Been Bought-COmmcnt on Great
Britatn's Grasping Disposition.

II am in favor of purchasing Cuba or of
acquiring her by any other just method"
said Senator Morgan. chairman of the
committee on foreign relations, in answer
to question. II have always been a Gu
ban annexationist. for the island is an i'm
pcrtant one for the United States.
The Present Revolt.
'If the revolutionists are able to hold out
for year they will be able to secure ma
terial az sistance from persons in this coun-
try, not only in the way of money, but in
men. in spite of all efforts to prevent it.
There are many men who are ready to go
into war for Cuba, or any other war. and
there will be no way of keeping them out
of 1t II the men who are leading this re-
volt show that they command any real
strength at home. At first I was inclined to
view the uprising as without any particu-
grown to Re quite formidable. Those peo-
pie are not to be blamed for rebelling. 1t
Is only a questioned time when Cuba will
throw on the Spanish yoke. 1t may not be
with this revolution, but it will come with
some future revolt"
The Alliancn Incident.
The Alliance incident was referred to,
and Senator Morgan said he approved the
course Of the State Department in demand
1IS Gil dpOIOSy anu TepdTallOu ne ue-
clared that American vessels and mer-
chantmen cannot be lawfully interfered
with upon the high seas.
The recent action of Great Britain in
Nicaragua, and her course relative to the
Venezuelan boundary dispute, was COM
nlented upon by the Senator in vigorous
terms.
Great Britnin's Grasp1ng Disposition.
"Of all the grasping, cormorant, and
grabbing countries in the world" said he,
Great Britain easily outstrips the most
greedy. 1t seems to be not generally known
that the extensions below Egypt have now
made her master of Africa, and given her
through connections with the Cape of Good
Hope. By these acts of aggression Eng
land has extended her Jurisdiction over
thousands and thousands of square miles,
and her dominions have been tremendously
increased within year. These aggressions
have been going on all the time. 1t has
lorg been her fixed policy"
Ought to Have Bought San Domingo.
Senator Morgan expressed the hope that
Cuba might be annexed, and said it was a
great mistake that San Domingo was not
purchased when we had an opportunity.
No such chance. he added. should be
neglected in the future when there were
offered islands in either ocean over which
we could exercise control, and which were
properly a part Of the American CONT
mental system, and necessary to the pro-
lection of our commerce or our coasts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-20
Continental Chapter.

The Continental Chapter, D. A. r., Mrs
Madison A. Ballinger regent, held one of
its pleasant meetings at the Oxford Mon
day evening. After the transaction of the
regular business a musical and literary
program was presented. Mrs. Dora F.
Voorkis read an original poem, Salute to
the Flag" written by her when at sea on
the Fourth Of July. The songs, 1.-THE An
gel" and THE Wanderers Night" by Mrs
Berry and Miss Rheem, were exceedingly
fine. Mr.. Charles Ritter played a march
from 'Tannhauser," and Mr.. O'Donohue
recited Paul Revere in inimitable style
and with fine effect. Mrs. Bell Ball read a
story of frontier life. At the next
meeting, which comes in April, there will
be an election of officers for the ensuing
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-20
Army Orders.

Two months and fifteen days leave OF
absence, with permission to go beyond
sea, is granted Capt. Egbert B. Savage,
eighth infantry.
The following transfers are made: First
Lieut.. John E. Mcmahon, from the second
artillery to the fourth artillery, battery
D; First Lieut.. Moses G. Zalinski from the
fourth artillery to the second artillery,
battery NJ.
The leave of absence granted Maj. Ed
ward NJ. Hayes, seventh cavalry. is further
extended one month.
The following transfers in the third ar
tillery are ordered: First Lieut.. William e.
Birkhimer, from battery E to light battery
C: First Lieut.. Charles G. Woodward, from
light battery c to battery E.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-20
Was Not Detained.

Chief Chamberlin of the bureau of navi-
cation has sent telegram to the collector
of customs at Savannah, Ga, asking for
the facts as to the reported detention of
the schooner Pedro Pablo, supposed to be
on a filibustering expedition against Cuba
The reply states that the Pedro Pablo was
not detained moment or interfered with
After repairing her machinery and taking
on coal she pursued her course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-20
Will Filed.

The will of the late Richard Moulton
Goundie, dated January 5, 1894, filed yes
terday, appoints the widow of the deceas-
ed, Mary Virginia Goundie and a brother.
VIM. T. Goundie, executors. Out of a life
insurance policy $1,000 each is to be paid
to Richard Moulton and Philip Henry.
sens, and the balance due on premises COS
I street is to be paid. With those excep-
lions, all the personal property becomes
the widows, and she is to have the above
named premises for life. At her death the
premises are to be sold and the proceeds
equally divided between the two sons,
Should either OF the sons die before ma
jority his share is to pass to the other. and
If both die before reaching age it is to
pass to the next heir or heirs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-20
Bill in Equity.

A bill in equity has been filed by Louisa
f. Perkins, widow of the late Senator Per-
kins of Kansas against Theodore w. Tyrer
and others, to declare that 400 shares of
the stock Of the Washington and Chesa-
peake Beach Railway Company are to be
held by the compliments as security for
the payment Of 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-20
The Proposed Pythian University

The board of regents of the knights of
Pythias of the World, appointed by the
Supreme Lodge at its meeting in this city
last fall to look after and superintend the
erection of a Pythian university in Gala
transact important business connected with
the proposed university. A public recep-
ton was extended the committee at night
by leading citizens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-20

According to statement presented to
the board of directors of the Central
Union Mission at the meeting yesterday,
the receipts for the fiscal year ending Feb
ruary %. 1895, were as follows: Prior to
January 1, 1885, s1,591.51, and from that
time to February %, s2,G75.32. There was
received from the central relief commit
tee S3O33.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-20
Navy ChapInfns.

Rev. John P. Tidwick. attached to st.
Stephens rectory, New York. and Rev.
John B. Frazier of Knoxville, Tenn. have
successfully passed examinations for ad-
mission to the navy as chaplains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-20

Revolt i'm Ecuador Ended.
A dispatch from Quito says that the in
surrecticn in Ecuador has been suppressed
and that the leaders have been arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-20

Use DR.. Siegert's Angostura Bitters to stimulate
the appetite and keep the digestive organs In
order
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-20

velvets. You will find them entirely re-
liable. In the variety are all the latest
noveities-and we do-what Is 4 most con-
venient thing for yol-cut them on the
bias.
19-inch ChaDgeable vetyets-nGt $3.50
but 81 a yard. (50c. saved)
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-01-04
Hoods Sarsaparilla Cures.

Almost every neighborhood con
tains some one who has been helped
by Hoods Sarsaparilla. Mrs. ]. Tin
ley Mullen, of Clearheld Pa, writes
under date of Nov. ,aSth, as follows ;
" Last winter our Oldest boy had the
mumps after which he got cold and it
turned to diphtheria. We did not
think he could get well, and after he
did recover he had not sufficient
strength to walk. He had no appe-
tite and we got bottle of Hoods
Sarsaparilla and he began taking it.
In three days he was able to eat as
we'll as usual My husband had
catarrh of the throat and the doctors
could not relieve him so he took
Hoods Sarsaparilla and he has not
been troubled since. Last spring /
had a pain across my kidneys which
troubled me a great deal and l was
also afflicted with swelling in my
throat | took two bottles of Hoods
Sarsaparilla and box of Hoods
Vegetable Pills, and have no such
troubles since.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-01-04
Latest Novelties in Ladies Materials.

Velvet is one of the most popular
materials this winter. 1t is extensive
ly introduced as trimming to give an
additional artistic effect to the toilette.
Cloaks and wraps are made of this
fabric. One of the newest variety is
MORE velvet, which is chosen for
carriage cloaks and those worn over
evening dresses. Even richly repped
silks have the sleeve of velvet, both
in lengthwise and crosswise reps.
Then come in the new bright colors
ponceau red, turquoise blue, mauve,
cerise, and from light to orange yel-
lows. A novelty in woollen fabrics
is woven in open squares in imitation
Of the perforated cloths and velvets.
1t is usually in large plaids, and the
small open spaces are in the corners
of the squares. The fabric is of solid
color, SO that it may be effectively
used above a contrasting color, as
pale tan with open squares showing
pink silk beneath; dark blue with
cerise showing through, or black over
green lining. No Fashion Magazines
can furnish better and more reliable
information on this subject than the
popular Mcdowell Journals, coming
as they do from the Fashion centre of
tine world. In price they range as
follows Both " La Mode de Paris "
and "Paris Album of Fashion," $3.5o
each for years subscription, or IS
cents copy; "The French Dress
maker" $500 per annum, or 80 cts. a
copy. AS for - La Mode" family
paper of unusual merit, it costs only
$3.50 year, or IS cents a copy. If
you are unable to procure either oi
these journals from your newsdealel
do not take any substitute from him
but apply by mail directly to Messrs
Mcdowell & Co., 4 West I4th Street
New York.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-01-04
A Terrible Warning.

AS a terrible warning to baggage
smashers permit us to mention the
sad case OF Expressman Hewitt, OF
Philadelphia, who recently banged an
Innocent trunk that was loaded with
iiash'ight material and which explod
ed from rough usage. When the trunk
exploded, in retaliation, he was as
much hurt as frightened, and it is said
that he will likely lose leg or two in
consequence, though Of course it is to
be hoped that he will not. But, with
the view Of saving others not over
careful, let us use his own language
and his more impressive words. He
said Of the trunk and its combustible
contents "1f l had known what was
in the JOB for me, I'd have resigned
the contract before l undertook it."
This he wisely rem arked at the Hahne.
mann Hospital as he tried to turn his
body in a position that would restore
the normal relation between it and his
twisted leg. at wasn't a remarkable
looking trunk either" he added,
thoughtfully, "but when it started to
do business there was no time for an
argument. The doctor says / may
lose my leg and i'll do | can't kick.
But that trunk was surprise party,
tell you"
Those who witnessed Mr.. Hewitt's
lmpromptu aerial flight declare that if
he had not struck wire he would
have been going yet. When he drove
up to the door of Decker & Co.'S es
tablishment the modest looking trunk
was in the back of the wagon, and he
simply pulled it over the side. When
he banged it on the pavement as usual
the explosion followed.
The glass windows of several stores
in the neighborhood were shattered
and the horse moved off for the length
OF two pavements of his own accord.
People from blocks around rushed up
and demanded an explanation Of peo-
pie who had none to give. The pop
ular impression was that there had
been a premature explosion of an in
fernal machine, and through a miscal-
cuIation the baggageman had been
the recipient of delicate anarchistic
attention. When Hewitt had finally
been sent to the hospital the police
elected the information that the trunk
had contained Photographic flash light
powder.