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The Washington times., 1895-05-27
ALEXANDRIA HAPPENINGS.

A flim-flam game, by which several OF
the leading barroom keepers OF Alexandria
were victDlized TO the amount OF twenty
five cents each, was worked on Saturday
evening last by a Washington sharper, who
succeeded in getting away without being
arrested, The man, who was sstOuuy
built and well dressed, walked into Col
Jake Briil's place about 4 O'Clock and
called for a glass OF beer, handing out a
dollar bili in payment. The proper change
was laid upon the bar, BAT while Brill's
back was turned, the man deftly abstracted
a quarter from the change, and then called
attention to the fact that only seventy
cents lay upon the bar. The colonel handed
out another quarter and the manleft. Some
time after he had gone, Col. Brill had
occasion TO look over his cash register, and
found himself a quarter short. The man
is known 10 have visited George Petty's and
Eddie Rammel's places, and to have worked
the same game there, but how many OF the
other barroom keepers he victimized, is
not known.
new lodge OF the Junior Order of
United American Mechanics is to be
organized in this city. Deputy State
Councillor WilliaR ID. Zimmerman has the
matter in charge.
Inspector Hollinberger, OF washington,
has requested the Alexandra police to
look out for a man named Mitchell, who
on Monday last hired q black side bar
buggy and a set of harness from Washing
ton livery stable keeper and up TO this time
has failed to return it.
Mr. TOwnley Sisson, the constable at The
Jefferson precinct. Alexandria county,
bitterly denies having attempted any
fraud IN not scratching tickets properly.
for ignorant voters, aud says that Butler.
who accused him OF doing so, had been
instructed by Johnson and his crowd to
cause trouble in order TO get him away from
the polls that they might swear in one
Of their own men. Butler was so drunk
that he did not know what he was doing,
and was So ignorant that he could not tell
whether the ticket was being marked
right or not.
The congregation Of the NJ. E. Church
South on Washington street, have deter
mined 10 rebuild their church at a cost
OF about SID, coo. This decision was
reached at the services held yesterday
morning. The church is already one OF the
largest in the city.
Davis Post, @. A r.. OF this city, at
tended memorial services in nGrace Episcopal
Church last night, when the Rev. Dr.
Clarence Z. Ball, rector of the church,
preached memorial sermon.
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PERFECT CHRISTIAN LIFE.
Rev. DR.. Carmichael's Sermon Befor
Graduates OF Norw oOd Institute


Rev. DR.. Carm ichaeIs Sermon Before
Graduates of Norwood Institute.
The baccslaureate sermon for the Nor
wood Institute was preached last evening
to the young ladieso OF that institutionand a
large congregation by the Rev. Hartley
Carmichael, D. d., of Richmond, last
night at the Church of the Ascension.
In the sanctuary with him were Rev. Dr..
Childs. Archdeacon of Washington, Rev.
Mr. Chipchase, Rev DR. Elliott, rector of
Ascension parish, Rev. Mr.. Snyder and
Rev. DR.. Stewart. Rev. DR.. Elliott took
the services and Rev. DR. Stewart read
the lessons.
The grand music of the services was
under the capable direction OF Mr.. F. f.
Camp, organist. The solo at the offertory,
"Oh had 1 the Wings OF Dove was
feelingly sung by Miss Buckner, of the
the Church OF the Epiphany.
DIR. Carmichaers sermon was a beau
tiful exposition of the three great ele-
ments of true Christian character and
duty as indicated in the passage from st.
Paul: Il pray God that your spirit, soul
and body be preserved blameless unto the
coming OF Our Lord Jesus Christ"
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ment by George Frederick Elliott. presi-
ednt of the Brooklyn Law Enforcement So
eiety, and Prof Albion W. Small, of the
University OF Chicago.
John Willis Baer, secretary of the United
Society OF Christian Endeavor, has pre-
pared a report OF what EndeavoTers have
done during the past year or two in behalf
OF better city government.
WOMEN IN IT, TOO
The question of good city government
will be considered from the physicians
standpoint by John s. Billings, NJ. D.,
deputy surgeon general, u. s.. A., and profess
sor of hygiene in the University of Penn
sylvania, and one of the most distin-
guished sanitarians in the country, and
from woman's standpoint by Mrs. C. A
Runkle, of New York city, VINO is actively
identified with the Civic League. the sue
eessor of the Woman's Municipal League,
thai labored SO earnestly for Mayor
Strong's election.
Rev Washington GLADDEN., d. d.. of
Columbus, will discuss il from the minis
ters' standpoint in his paper on "Civic
religion" Dr. GLADDEN. has been among
the foremost in preaching the gospel OF
civic regeneration, and his numerous arti-
cles and books have had an influence in
bringing about the present general interest
in the subject.
The sessions of the conference viii be
presided over by James C. Cater, who, al
though he is one OF the busiest of New York
lawyers, finds time both as president OF
the National Municipal League and of the
New York City Club TO contribute share
to the cause OF municipal reform.
Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, until recently
United States Civil Service Commissioner
and now police commissioner in New York,
will be present if his new official duties
will permit Charles j. Bolaparte, OF
Baltimore. although still young man, as
far as years go, is a veteran municipal
reformer He has been in the thick OF
every battle in his city for purer politics,
and as chairman of the executive COM
mittee of the National Municipal League
has contributed largely to the success of
the movement. Messrs. Carter, Roosevelt,
and Bonaparte will be the speakers at the
mass meeting on Wednesday evening,
May 80
The prospects are that Ohio cities and
those in the nearby States viii be most
largely represented, but there viii be
delegates from all the leading cities,
East, West, and South.
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APPEALING FROM GoFF.
No branch store In this city.

Counsel for South Carolina Gone TO
Richmond for That Purpose.
Columbia, s. G., May 26.-COunseI for
the State, consisting of Assistant Attorney
General Townsend, Gen. Edward McCrary
aud Hon. J. ". BarnBelI, of Charleston,
will leave tomorrow afternoon for Rich
mond, TO make a motion before the United
States Circuit Court of Appeals to docket
k3he appeal from Judge Goff-s decision in
the registration cases.
Gov. Evans says that he will get the
matter before the United States Supreme
Court at the eaTiist possible day, and that
he has no fear OF the result, but that at
all hazards, the constitutional convention
will be held, and in perfect conformity
with the determined law.
he says he Will not call an extra session
OF the legislature unless greater necessity
than there is at present arises.
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RIGHT SIDE AND WRONG.
Union Veteran Legion Exercises
the Church Of Our Father

Union Veteran Legion Exercises at
the Church of Our Father
The Union Veteran Legion had an even
ing OF enthusiastic patriotism at the
Church of Our Father last night. The au-
ditorium was draped with flags aud ban
ner hung from the inside circle OF the
gallery.
The pulpit was adorned with flowers,
and bright in scarlet and gold with the
Insignia of the Legion. Folds OF black
draping extending across the front of the
pulpit told tie memorial character OF In,
exercises. With the pastor, DR.. Rogers,
on the roStTum were Coils. Gilbert c. Knit
fin and George c. Gundley, Lieut.. Col
Louis Schulter, Mai. f. B. Thompson,
Andrew Geddes. officer of the day, with
Adjts. Charles f. Troutman and o. ID.
Thatcher. and ex-Gov. Pelham. of Maine.
The veterans of encampments No. %
and No. So came in body and occupied
seats in the center OF the church. They
were preceded by the J. 3. Henderson Drum
Corps, whose uniforms added color 10 the
already brilliant scene.
Impressive opening ceremonies character
istic OF the organization were conducted by
Col. Gundley. The congregation sang with
a will, My Country, 'Tis OF Thee" and
Col Grindley stated briefly the nature of
the services. Adjutants Troutman and
Thatcher read the rolls OF honor Of the
two encampments.
Eloquent words were spoken in tribute
to deceased comrades by Lieut.. Col. Schutter
and by Col Kniffin, while Major Thompson
paid glowing and tender homage TO the
women OF the war.
EX-GOv. Pelham made an address in
memory OF patriotic women. Il am glad
to See he said, "a disposition to forget
the differences that divided our people
and 10 cultivate sympathy and love be-
tween the sections and / hope nothing
may occur to mar that feeling, but al the
same time l hope this nation VIII never
forget that there was a right side and a
wrong side in that contest and that you
gentlemen We're on the right side. That
war was distinguished among wars by
the noble part woman took in it. No
history OF it viii ever be complete OF just
that does not recognize her work
DT. Rogers delivered the formal memorial
address. He said it is healthy sign that
our people remember the heroes OF the
war There is a tendency TO depreciate
their work Il do not speak politically,
he exclaimed, but shame on the man
who breathes the free atmosphere OF this
noble land and foTgets the men who made
our life a magnificent possibility"
Miss HarTiette Whiting sang effectively
q poem written for the occasion
The addresses Were generously ap =
pfaUded.
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$3.50
Special
Suit
Sale.

There'l1 be lively times
here these next few days. II
you want one of these SO
$I2-and SIS suits for $3.50
you're taking big chances by
putting it off a single moment
longer than is absolutely nee
essary. Tisn't only the days
that count now-it's the min
utes as well. Think what this
sale is-and what a saving it
holds out to you. This isn't
a sale of odds and ends-nor
the leavings of half a dozen
doubtful manufacturers-but
a sale of suits of our own
make-out of our regular
stock. This months bad
weather forced US to make
this cut. These suits would
have been sold otherwise-as
it was it left us no choice but
to sacrifice them now-or later
In the season-and we prefer
doing it now-because this is
when you need them most
and you'll appreciate it more.
Hurry-a $Io-SI2-or SIS
suit for $3.50 is worth hurry,
ing for.
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The Times has just received a mother
immense consignment of the stand.
ard premium books any one of w hich
is offered, with The Times for one
month, at Thirty-five cents.
Those who have sent in subscrip-
tions and have not received their
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possible.
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have not received their books to leave
the price of subscription, which is in
advance, at home. 10 insure the imme.
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agents.
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CHILDREN IN PROCESSION.
Beautiful Ceremony of May Devo
lions In the Catholic Churches.

Beautiful Ceremony of May Devo-
tions in the Catholic Churches.
Thousands OF children in procession, d,
robed in white ard bearing flowers and
with banners flying, were the feature
of the observance of Sunday in the Catholic
church yesterday in Washington. IT was
the beautiful ceremony of the May Deyo-
tions in honor of the Virgin Mary. May
is considered the most beautiful month in the
year and is known in church circles as the
month OF Mary.
The custom OF the professions is one of
the many originating in the early ages of
the church, when professions OF saints
were established either in their honor or
with view of obtaining their intercession
In special interests. The present ceremony
is not liturgical, but simply custom.
1t follows the making of their first
communion by the children of the churches.
The custom varies in detail and especially
as TO carrying an image Of the Virgin in
the procession. Some of the churches do
this and others omit it.
The procession at st. Stephens Church,
OF which the Rev. John J. Dougherty is
rector, was one OF the largest and most
picturesque of the day. The church is at
the southeast corner OF Pennsylvania av-
enue and Twenty-fifth street. and the pro-
of it having taken place on the avenue at
p. m.
There were about 400 children in the
line, which was preceded by band of
music. The line was formed at the rear
OF the church and moved up the avenue
| to Twenty-fifth street. thence to K street,
| and returned into the building.
Arrived at the church, the children de
/ posted their floral burdens at the shrine
of the Virgin, TO the strains of march
1 by the band. The smallest of the children
placed wreath of flowers on the statue
| OF the virgin.
In some of the churches this act is per
| formed by May Queen" chosen from
among the larger girls.
Except as to some OF the details noted
the ceremony was the same at all of the
| churches. There was no procession at
/ st. Matthew's OF at St Patricks the lat
| ter being now renovated, and the change OF
I place of worship taking place at the former
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ONE KILLED, -FOUR INJURED.
Fatal Results of a Collision with a
EIeetrfo Gar

Fatal Results of Collision with al
Electric Car.
Chicago, May ga South Chicago
electric car drawing a trailer crashed
into a wagon containing five persons at
Seventy ninth street and Yates avenue
tonight.
The wagon was demolished, one woman
was killed. another woman probably IA
tally injured. and a third slightly in
jured, aud two young men also slightly
hurt.
The killed and injured are:
Frauceska Ruzewicki, aged fifty-eight,
widow Instantly Killed.
Mariana Wiska, aged fifty-nine, widow,
hurt internally, may die.
Agnes Ruzewicki, aged twenty-five,
bruised, not serious.
Thomas Rnzewicki. body bruises.
Stauislaus Posaoziuski, slightly bruised.
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FooIing the Neighbors.

Mrs Meekton was standing on the front
doorstep when her husband came home
Henry she said, in a loud tone, here's
your income tax blank. You'd better FIJI it
out right away
Great Scott. Maria!' he exclaimed,
what DO l want with an income tax bIank?''
Don't talk so loud, )" was the admOnitiOn,
in Subdued but stern key, ITS a summons
to serve on the jury. The next door neigh
bors on both sides Of US have been sitting
behind the closed window blinds waiting
for you to come home, so they could find Out-
what the officer was here for, and I'm Just
giving their imaginatiOns a treat. ''-Wor-
ceSteT Spy.
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TWO SISTERS KILLED.
One Bullet, Sped by Brothers. Car
Iesnness. Despatched Both.

One Bullet, Sped by a Brothers. Care
Iessness, Despatched Both.
Nashville, Tenn, May 26.-News has
reached this city of a fnghtfuI tragedy
which occurred near Chestnut Mound,
Smith County, on Friday last, as re-
salt OF which two young daughters of
Sam Mckinney are dead, while his baby
is slightly wounded.
Mr. Mckinney had been out on his farm
with winchesterrifIe and, approaching the
house, handed the gun to his twenty three
year-old son, Henry, requesting him TO
take it in the house.
Approaching the front door, Henry de-
cided to rnload the gun, and, thinking he
had removed all the loads, he let the ham,
mer fall. only to hear report and feel
the gun reeoil in his hands.
Through the door the bullet sped and
through the bodies OF the two sisters, who
were close together just inside the door.
The elder was eight years old, the other
being a few years younger, and both were
instantly killed, while a nine-mOnth- old
infant was also slightly wounded
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Hints About the Table.

For meal or several courses it is no
longer good form 10 lay all the knives,
forks and spoons that are to be used at
each cover at the beginning OF the meal.
No more than four sets are placed at first;
say, the oyster fork, the soup spoon, the
fish knife and fork, aud one larger knife
for the first relieve OF meat. Other eat
ing implements are added with each course
that follows This plan prevents EN-
barTassment TO the guest who is not used 10
sixteen courses and does not forestaH the
appetite Of one who is. Lace and satin
and fi.igrees of that sort are tabOOed from
elegantly appointed tables for covers. The
finest and haDdSOmest of damask. snowy
white, alone is counted in the best taste.
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SHOT IN THE CHURcHYARD.
Two Brothers Avenged the Ruin OF
Their Sister.

Louisville, KY, May ga special to
the Courier-Journal from Nicholasville,
KY, says: A bad shooting affray took
place at the Troy Presbyterian Church
on the line between this county and Wood
ford to-day between George and John
Montgomery, brothers, and Arch ID. Riley.
Riley was killed and George Montgomery
fatally wounded.
The trouble is of long standing and
grew out of Riley deceiving a sister of
the Montgomcrys two years ago and then
refusing to live with her. The men met
at the church to-day and the fight ensued.
Both families are very prominent, and
the affair has created a great sensation.
The great wonder is that others were not
killed while the shooting was going on,
as the church yard was filled with people.
The Washington times., 1895-05-27
Pope Leo ON the Elections.

Londay, May 26.-The Rome correspondent
of the STANDARD informs that paper that the
Pope, while conversing with the cardinals
about the Italian elections, declared that
nothing must be expected from the revolu-
tionaries who have come into power in
Italy. They may make vague promises, and
even condescend to acts of civility, but they
will not repair the evils committed against
the church.
The Washington times., 1895-05-27

The Times has just received another
immense consignment of the stand
ard premium books any one of which
is offered, with The Times for one
month, at Thfrty-five cents.
Those whe have sent In sulIscrip-
tions and have not received their
books Will now be served as soon as
possible.
The Times kindly requests all who
have not received their books to leave
the price of subscription, which is in
advance, at home, TO insure the imme-
date delivery of the books by our
agents.
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Decoration nnr at river view

The national day OF patriotism and flowers
viii be celebrated at River View with a
regular fete OF pleasure. Capt. Randall
always makes special efforts to have Dec
GRAFTON Day attractive to his patrons. There
will be dancing all day and evening. Arth's
fine music win be heard and the countless
other amusements viii add good measure
OF pleasure 10 those who viii journey to that
beautiful resort. The Pentz VIII make
four fast trips to accommodate the ex-
pected crowd.
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MAKES FALSE MONEY.
Arrest of Dangerous Counterfeiter
and Bill Raiser.

Duluth, Mimi, May ga man calling
himself John Lawrence, and whose COM
panion was arrested at Eveleth yesterday,
was arrested here this afternoon on a
charge of being the leader OF a dangerous
gang of counterfeiters and bill raiserS,
who have been operating in the mining
districts of Michigan and Minnesota
He had in his possession a large amount
of raised bills and tools for doing the
work.
He was apprehended on a telegram from
Eveleth, where two men are now in jail
on similar charge.
The Washington times., 1895-05-27
CROPS IN NEBRASKA.

Winter Wheat the Greatest sufferer
Among Small Grain.
Omaha, Neb., May 26.-Specials to the
Bee from every county in the state Indi-
cate that the condition of small gtain is
greatly below the average, though CO.
pious rains within the last two Gays have
materially improved the prospects, Win
ter wheat, of which the acreage IS not
large, has been the worst, sufferer. Corn
is up and reported good, though IT'S growth
has been retarded by cold weather, but not
sufficiently to cause any IneasnFss.
The northern part of the State shows a
much more favorable condition. FrCsts
have done very little damage except to
garden truck.
The Washington times., 1895-05-27
Florence warden,

the author of the House on the Marsh,
never wrote a sweeter love tale than
At the worlds Mercy. If you SUBJ
scribe to The Times for one month,
you can get the book, handsomely
bound, entirely free.
The Washington times., 1895-05-27
Amateur Ball Players.

The Hyde Park baseball team have or
ganized for the season and will receive
challenges from teams under thirteen years
Address challenges TO J. Creaven, 2015
K street northwest, or E. Long, 1918 Nine
teenth street northwest
The Washington times., 1895-05-27
Prisoner Assaulted the PoIicema

Prisoner Assaulted tne Ponceman.
Policeman George Stamler, Of the Ninth
precinct, was assaulted by white pris-
oner who gave his name as.William Walker
at late hour Saturday night. Walker
was arrested for being drunk and dis
orderly, and made a desperate resistance,
it is said. There are two charges against
him, the more serious being 'assaulting
an officer"
The Washington times., 1895-05-27
Possible club at Atlantic CITY.

Reading, Pa, May 25-It is likely
that baseball club will be organized at
Atlantic City this week to take the place of
Shenandoah in the State League The
matter will be decided tomorrow when
President Hanlou Will visit Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1895-05-27
Rev. DR.. Parker Advocates war

Londay, Nay 26.-Rev. Joseph Parker, ID.
D., in a sermon, preached in the Temple
yesterday, advocated war for the redress
of Armenian wrongs if necessary.
The Washington times., 1895-05-27
Franch Derhv Winners

Paris, May 26.-The French derby was
run to-day, Omnium being the winner,
Cherbourg second, and Roitelet third.
Omnium came to the front at the rise
and won easily by a leugth. The fayorite,
Sagittiere, was last in the race
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Fell from q C,eble Car.

James NJ. McCarty, of 1913 Thirty fourth
street northwest, fell from cable car in
faint about 3 O'Clock yesterday after
noon and was taken to the Emergency
Hospital, where it was discovered that
he was suffering with heart failure He
was latersent to his home in the ambulance.
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100 pairs of all-wool mems
pants-all sizes in four differ
ent neat-striped patterns at
So a pair-and they're we'll
worth twice that amount.
You'll have to be spry to be
among the lucky ones.
The Washington times., 1895-05-27
WeII-known Patients,

Representative Hits condition remains
about the same.
1t was said at Mrs. Blaine's house last
night that Miss Mary A. Dodge (Gan
Hamiltonl was slightly stronger She
still remains unconscious most of the time
and no hope of her final recovery is held out.
The Washington times., 1895-05-27
The widows Cap.

The widows cap is as old as the days or
julius Caesar An edict OF Tiberius com
manded all widows to wear the cap under
penalty Of heavy fine aud Imprisonment.
The Washington times., 1895-05-27
Death OF John Morris. Turtman

Houston, Texas, May ga Post spe-
cial from Kerrville, Texas, says: John A.
Morris, the celebrated turfman, of New
York, died at his ranch, eighteen miles
from here, at o'clock this evening.
The Washington times., 1895-05-27
Yalkyrfe III Launched.

London, May 26.-The Standard thismorn-
ing reports that Valkyrie III. was launched
on Sunday night on the Clyde. Thousands
visited the yacht yesterday while she was
on the lift, preparatory to the launch.
The Washington times., 1895-05-27
business Rnnmino

Susquehanna, Pa, May 26.-For the first
time in two years, the extensive locomotive
shops here, and all of the shops of the New
York, Lake Erie and western system, will
be in operation ten hours per day until
| further notice.
The Washington times., 1895-05-27
Work Of an Unknown Thief.

Edward S. Keys, OF No. 1O5 H street
northeast, reported to Inspector Holm
berger yesterday that an unknown thief
stole his Warwick bicycle from in front
OF his shop.
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~MOses' Corner"
Now to supply tho.

Now to supply those
summer needsl A dozen and
one things have impressed
you with their importance,
for the trying summer wealth
er that's to follow. But the
weather's been against your
purchasing; better for wraps
than Refrigerators.
With warmer weather at hand Refrig-
orators, Water Coolers. and Filters.
We've Window and Door Screens, AVN
ings, Loose Covers, and myriad Of
other hot-time things are necessary
We can supply you to your entire sat.
isfaction.