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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
EVANSVILLE.

The Tuesday Club held an interesting
meeting at Bonnie Brae," the residence of
Mr. and Mrs F. H. Smith. There was an
unusually large attendance Scenes from
Dickens and Thackeray's novels were pre-
scented, and quotations were given from
these authors.
The Citizens Improvement Association
met last Monday night at the office of
Justice Carr, with H. o. Emmons in the
chair and E. l.. Latimer secretary The
committee appointed to witness the test
exhibition of The Handy automatic fire ex-
tinguisher reported that 1t had witnessed
a test of that machine made by its agents
on the Tinker lot the previous Monday,
which was quite satisfactory; but although
it was very good for eXtinguishing small
fire, it would be of little service at a large
one, such as had recently occurred in the
lower portion of the town. The secretary
was instructed to write to Mr.. N. A. Dun
ming ard ask him to come before the as
sociatioh and give his views in regard to
establishing the plant CT the National
Watchman' at Hyattsville, newspaper
which employs twenty men. committee,
consisting of Messrs. Carr. Evarts and
Dorr. was appointed to go before the town
commissioners at their next meeting and
state what apparatus would be absolutely
necessary to purchase for the fire COM
pany of the town. DR.. Buck was appoint
ed committee to request the town
commissioners to have special orders given
lots of rubbish. and to also have the san
itary ordinance carried out.
Mr.. H. o. Emmons. the newly elected
town commissioner, who recently critics.
ed the actions of some Of the leading men
of the opposition in letter published in
the local papers of this town, stated to
The Star representative yesterday, in re-
lation to his duty as commissioner that 1t
was his intention to work in harmony with
the balance of the board, he had only
the best interest of the town at heart, and
believed that as far as he knew no personal
feelings existed among the members of the
board.
The Hyattsville Progressive Euchre Club
met last night at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs C. Robinson, on Johnson avenue.
The following players were present: Mr..
and Mrs. L. H. Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. II. Welsh Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Hol-
den, Mr.. and Mrs. A p. Berry, Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. G. Whiting. Mr.. and Mrs J. C.
Robinson, Mr.. and Mrs. Van Loan Miss
Nellie Moran, Miss Mary Isaacs of Balt-
more, Miss Louie Fuller. DR.. Wells. DR..
Owens and Mr.. Clarence Wilson. A bounti-
full supper was served after the playing.
The first and second ladies' honors were
won by Mrs. Van Loan and Mrs. Camp
bell. and similar honors for the gentlemen
were secured by Mr.. J. c. Robinson and
Mr.. Clarence Wilson.
Jonah Adams colored, was arraigned be-
fore Justice Carr yesterday on the charge
of assaulting his wife, Alice Adams. and
was held for his appearance at court I'M
der bond for 5000. He was also placed I'M
der a bond for 500 to keep the peace.
The Misses Louise and Ethel TominSon
of New York are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. ].
H Ralston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
SUBURBAN NEWS
AsApsHuA.

Bishop Gaines, who is now in Washington,
it Is said yesterday assured Rev. John H.
Dale and Mr.. John TT Commodore, who
called to see him in reference to the mat
ter. that he would be iat the Hillsdale AM.
E. Church tonight and do what he can
toward settling the pending troubles in
the congregation, reference to which has
frequently been made in The Star.
Mr.. Robert L. Warning of the special
committee appointed for the purpose by
the Hillsdale Citizens Association yester-
day called on Engineer Commissioner
Powell and had an extended conversation
With that officer in, reference to placing
lamps on Sumner. Howard and Sheridan
avenues, and other matters. Mr.. Warning
said last night that he was greatly en-
couraged by Mr.. Powell to believe that
these improvements which are so badly
needed will be granted soon after July 1.
The members of the Ladies' Aid Society
of Garden Memorial church are preparing
for a lawn party ct Fair Lawn" the
beautiful residence of Mr.. c. r. Dodge, on
Harrison street.
Miss Maggie Brooks of Washington, who
has been visiting Mrs. Anna Magruder at
Belleview, has returned home.
Mrs. Benjamin Cox has returned to her
home in Prince Georges county. Md, after
a pleasant visit to her daughter Mrs. oden
Bell of Congress Heights.
Two girls reported to the Anacostia sub
police station last night that DIR. Watson,
physician to the poor, had declined to go
to attend William Prue, cripple living in
Hillsdale, who had met with an accident,
unless he was assured of his fee. Prue
was thrown from his wagon and his right
arm was broken. The girls said DR.. Wat
son told them to call on DR.. R. A. Pyles.
and DR.. Pyies. who was about to go on an
urgent call, referred them to the police sta
ton. Dr. Watson told Star reporter last
night that he referred the girls to Dr.
Pyles because DR.. Pyles was Prue's family
physician. He denied that he had refused to
go because he did not know whether or not
Prue had any money. He said that Prue
| owns a house and is not entitled to medical
attention at the expense of the District.
| The matter. it is understood. will be
| brought to the attention of the health Off
Ger, with a view TO ascertaining what class
of persons are entitled to free medical at
tendance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
GAITHERSBURG.

The engagement of Mr. Alexander G.
Carlisle and Miss Mary Willie Coomes
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. II. Coomes,
is made public, the wedding to occur here
Wednesday, June 8, in the NJ. E. Church
South.
Postmaster John A. Belt has been con-
fined to his home by sickness for the past
week.
Extensive improvements are now being
made by the town council on Frederick
avenue, east of the railroad. A sidewalk
is being laid, telegraph poles removed, and
lot Of necessary grading done.
Mr.. Daniel Grimes of Brunswick is the
guest of relatives in town.
Tuesday evening the town council held a
special meeting, and devoted the session
principally to the transaction of routine
matters. Councilman Walker and Mayor
Duvall again called up for discussion the
proposition for some time past advoca ted
by them, to do away with the present sys-
TEN of tax collecting and lamp lighting
performed by two officers, merging the two
into one, designating the same as bailiff re-
quiring the devotion of his whole time to
collecting taxes, enforcing the town ordi-
nances, lighting the lamps and the i'm
provement Of the streets, his salary to be
an amount sufficient to guarantee him a
good competency, with the additional fees.
General discussion ensued, and it was re-
solved to make the change All taxpayers
who have grievances because of claimed
errors in assessment of property are given
until June 1 to appear before the council
for adjustment of the same. Clerk Cramer
was authorized to post notices to that eff
feet in conspicuous places about town. The
completion of the improvements Pine
street was reported. Councilman Phebus
was absent.
Mr. Charles Beall has sold out his gro
Gerry on Frederick avenue to Mr.. Jesse e.
Briggs. Mr.. Beall has secured a position
with New York tea house.
Mrs. Charles A. Spates, while visiting in
She is now convalescent. but unable to
journey home
The meeting of the Waverley Club Tues
day evening gave further evidence of its
steady progress. A large assemblage was
present DIR. Yeakley and Rev. l.. l. Lloyd
were admitted to membership, and Mr.
John B. Diamond proposed. The program
rendered, and frequently encored, was as
follows: Music, by Laytonsville Male Quar-
tet; recitations, by Misses Helen R. Craw-
ford and Nettie Briggs: address, by Prof.
H. w. Stewart of Washington on "Atmos-
pheric Phenomena" illustrated. by the use
of chemicals; Waverley Progress. by the
editress. At the next meeting the music
will be furnished by the pupils of the Fair
view Seminary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
BRIGHTWOOD.

The meeting of the Senior Society of the
Christian Endeavor Union held Sunday
evening was led by Rev. Mr.. Shipley. The
leader spoke at length upon the subject
under discussion. How We Endeavorers
Can Help the Church." and received a
number of responses from members. The
singing, which is always a part of the
exercises, was highly satisfactory.
AT the Sunday evening service of Emory
Chapel Rev. Dr. Parsons of Baltimore was
present and addressed the congregation.
Mr.. John keene, president of the Christian
EndeavorerS, has announced special bust
ness meeting of the society for tonight.
At the regular meeting of Stansbury
Lodge on Monday night after the routine
work of the order was through with the
completion of the addition to their build
ing was discussed. as was also the plan of
erecting tower. having a flagstaff. on the
southeast corner of the hall.
Among the Washingtonians who have
recently occupied country residences for
the summer here at Brightwood are the
following: Mr.. J. E. Connolly and Mr.. o.
b. Bellinger and families have taken the
house on Brightwood avenue near the post
Office, owned by J. Harry DAILY. BLEAK
House." the handsome country seat of eX-
Gov. Shepherd, with its spacious lawns and
fine shade trees, is the summer retreat of
the governors brother-in-law, Mr.. John NJ.
Young. Mr.. Calvin Wilmer is occupying
his own pretty cottage on Brightwood
avenue. Real Estateman Charles W. Handy
mas rented until OCTOBER the Lay place,
now owned by Senator Cameron, and call
ed 'Rossie Park" This place is an old land
mark in the history of Brightwood, and has
long been known for its fine old NAPLES
and ample lawns Capt. Shay, together
with his son-in-law, Mr.. Waters and fam
lily, is now at his farm, near Silver Spring,
Md.
Mrs. James NJ. White, who is now here at
Brightwood with her mother, Mrs. NJ. Z.
White. will go to Los Angeles, Cal, on
Friday. Mr.. White will follow within two
or three weeks, after disposing of his town
house.
Mrs. Louis P. Shoemaker, who has for
the past two months been suffering with
an arm wounded by burn, is almost Who'll
ly recovered and able to be out.
]. Y. V. Huyck has repaired and i'm
proved the house and lot owned by him
opposite the post office. The house has
received a thorough remodeling and the
grounds have been refenced and improved
in other respects.
Mrs. William Thomas, who was hastily
summoned to Warrenton, Va. where her
mother lay very ill, has returned 10 her
home, on Flint street.
Mr.. Jim Klein of Baltimore, but formerly
a resident of Brightwood, has been spend
ing few days with his relatives here
The Brightwood Railroad Company has
recently received a shipment of new trailer
and motor cars, among the latter of which
two of Westinghouse make, having
breaks of the lever type, similar to those
used on the cable lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
Miners Attacked by Indians.

Gen. Schofeld has received a telegram
from the commanding officer of the Depart
ment of the Colorado saying that several
miners had arrived at Wilcox, Ariz.. and re
ported that while twenty-five miles south
west of that place, near old Fort Bowie.
twelve Indians. They were able to keep
the Indians away and returned at once to
Wilcox. A merchant of that place vouched
for the integrity of the miners Gen. Scho-
field ordered a troop of cavalry from Fort
Bayard to investigate the disturbance and
sublue the Indians. II is believed that the
lndGis are marauders from the Apaches
who frequently make trouble in that coun-
fry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
A BLOW TO THE TROLLEY.
The EIectro-Magnetic System Adopted
by the Westinghouse Company.

The Westinghouse Company has adopted
the electromagnetic traction system. which
has been in operation on North Capitol
street for the last nine months. The ne
gotiations by which the Westinghouse
Conpany became interested in this new
system were in progress for several
months, but were conducted so quietly as
not to become public until the contracts
were completed, and the Westinghouse
Company commenced the installation OF
the system in Pittsburg. On inquiry II
was ascertained that the company pro-
poses to install this system on large scale
This action is viewed as fresh blow TO
the deadly trolley, and as tending to re-
lieve the people of crowded cities from
danger to life and property from the troll
lev and also to remove the unsiShtly poles
and wires which disfigure so many of the
otherwise beautiful cities of the United
States The cheapuess of construction and
maintenance of this underground system
which has been described in The Star, are
cited as among its special merits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

projectiles? We might lay long siege to an
occupied harbor. but we could scarcely re-
capture it, and certainly not hold II, for
from the seaward, as Capt. Mahan and
other historians show us, more ships, guns
and munitions could be poured into it. be-
cause We have no fleet worthy the name to
keep the enemy at arms length, much less
make him look to his own defenses. Truly,
We are in a parlous state. The fact that
we have wriggled out of former difIic ulties
with more or less discrediO is in itself a
warning, Tor luck must turn, and we will
have to fight sooner or later. Besides
which, on several occasions Americans IN
foreign countries have been obliged to
sponge protection from our rivals, since We
have not ships enough even for a respect
able peace footing.
1t is probably idle to inquire through
whose fault we have fallen so low, for we
have all been to blame. Presidents have
only limited that We were growing weakt
army and navy secretaries have only
gently urged that we were being overtakeu
and outnumbered; Congressman (apart
from those soulless renegades who, being
out of the reach OF cannon, care little for
the honor of the flag) have been content
with a scheme which, some twelve years
hence may bring our Notifications up to
the standard of ten years ago, 1. e., still be-
hind the age-but after all, the blame lies
With the plain people. Indifference, self
seeking and conceit have ruled the day,
and while the voters are capable of such
mighty kicks as those OF % and a. to cor
rect other abuses fancied and real, they
seem past arousing to the sense OF danger
to national honor. If not national existence,
a real danger before which all others pale.
We actually believe and praise such
speeches as the one cabled to US the other
day-that the United States metes equal
measure to the weak and powerful! Is the
peremptory tone we assumed toward the
Hawaiian republic, toward Spain, toward
Japan when we thought she wasn't
loaded''-is that the tone we assumed to-
ward Germany in Samoa or on the tariff,
toward France in Madagascar and toward
England in Venezuela? We would be
greatly displeased" If Mexico invaded an
other country; we are indifferent" when
Great Britain does so. We basely gave up
men who sought asylum under our flag TO
China when we thought she was powerful
and her antagonist weak, and we have our
reward. We have helped China to make
the most abject surrender OF modern times.
Abst omen We are trading on our repu-
tation, as the Chinese did year ago. and,
like theirs our notes will surely be pro-
tested, and that sooner than we imagine.
Perhaps we will be told that we are safe,
because nowadays no foreign feet could
act long and efficiently on our coast and
away from its own coal pile. But there 8
a sleepless enemy-England-who has
chain of coal piles, forts. docks and squad
rons all around US, saving one link, which
we are ourselves soliciting him to forge.
CASSANDROS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
The Old Guards Carnival.

The cold and disaGreeable weather seems
to have had no effect on the attendance at
the "Old Guard" carnival and strawberry
festival. Last night was the gala night
of the occasion, the crowded condition OF
the hall being due to the visits of the
Legion of Loyal Women, the First Regi-
ment Uniformed Rank of the Knights of
Pythas, and a large representation from
the Washington Light Infantry. The Wis
itng delegations received an appropriate
welcome from Capt. j. NJ. Edgar The
young ladies of the High School gave an
interesting drill, and other amusements
were INDUCED in. The G. A. r. is expect
ed oright, and the Woman's Relief Corps
and ODD Fellows on Friday night The
entertainment is wholly free from solicit
Ing of every character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

Spectators in Judge Kimbalrs court this
morning were painfully surprised when they
saw in the group of thirty or more prisoners
Of both sexes and colors handsome young
man who is well known in musical circles
here.
His name is ]. L. Smith, and he lives on
Capitol Hill. He appeared under the name
of Edward Williams and was charged with
vagrancy. He plead guilty TO the charge.
The young man was arrested in the Cap
ltol Grounds last night, where, it was
charged, ne had made immoral propositions
TO men. The arrest was made by Alexander
Mckie, an ex-policeman.
Judge Kimball required bond in the sum
of 500. and the security was furnished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
Badly Injured.

There was a serious and perhaps fatal
accident on Brightwood avenue yesterday
afternoon about o'clock. the victim being
an Italian named Frank Francella, who
has a wife and four children. He had been
working at Silver Spring and was on his
way home when the accident happened.
When the car reached point near Grant
avenue the Italian got up and moved to
tentionally or by accident, and unfortu-
nately the car was near one of the trolley
posts between the tracks at the time
Fraucella was thrown against this post
and his skull was badly fractured He
was also internally injured. At Freed
mems Hospital the doctors found that his
injuries were so serious that he may die
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

What is in this sale has been talked of
in all the fashion publications. Good.
honest, substantial weaving-fast dyeing-
and exceptionally unique patternings.
What you care most about Ii the relia-
bility of the Black. Take our answer az
a guarantee-no Blacker Blacks are made.
New Mohair-and-wool Jacquards -
worth 75c.-for soc. yard.
New All-wool Delaines-all the best
patterns-worth 50c.-for 39c. a yard.
45-inch French Serge-worth 50c.-for
SOC. yard.
36-inch French Serge-worth 4Oc--for
29c. q yard.
36-inch All-wool Challies-worth Soc
for 3T15c. yard.
45-inch Nuns Veiling-worth 75c.-for
soc. yard.
3S-inch Atwood Albatross-worth SOC.
for 39c. n yard.
5O-inch French Storm Serge-worth 75c.
for SOC. a yard.
46-inch Black Crepon-a pair Of pat
terns-worth S2-for Sl.75 a yard.
44-inch Silk-and-wool Crepons worth
$3-for $3.50 yard.
46-inch Royal Crepon-only enough left
for one dress-worth S3-for s.. SO q
yard.
42-inch Boucle Crepons-worth $1.25-
for 81 yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
The Brooklyn Navy Yard.

BIDS have been opened at the Navy
Department for Improvements at the Brook
Ign navy yard. The lowest bidder on each
work was as follows: Constructing en-
trance, roadway, gates and gate house at
Sands street, p. j. Carlin 6; Co., Brooklyn
$4,000; construction of store house for in
fiammable oils, Benner & Opdyke Phila-
deiphia, Si,JI5; construction of steel float
Marvel & Co. Newburg, n. Y, s29, 800; re-
constructing building No 115, Thomas H.
Stanley & Co, New York, $4,000. 10; con-
struction of boundary brick wall. P. j.
Coden & Co, BROOKLYN, 81. So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

Maj. Moore has received request from
the St. Louis police to have his officers look
out for John, alias KID Carroll, who is
wanted in that city for the murder of
Christy Masterson, two weeks ago. The
fugitive is described as being twenty-one
years old, stout build and dark complexion.
Chief Harrigans circular says he is a fire.
quenter Of low saloons and dives and lower
grade houses of prostitution. and an asso-
ciate of 'big-mit'' men and card and dice
sharks. When last seen he was wearing a
black frock coat, low-cut vest, blue striped
trousers and black stiff hat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

42-inch Silk and Wool Boucle-two
styies-worth S2.50-for sl.50 a I'd.
42-inch Silk and Wool Novelties
worth S1.6s-for s1-25 a I'd.
4e-inch Silk and Wool Velour-one-
worth S2-for 81 I'd.
One to fye-yard remnants-of lots of
the best styles and weaves we have had
this season. There is practically no
price on them worth mentioning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
EXECUTIVE MANSION,


To Hoke Smith, Secretary of the Interior:
My Dear Sir: AS the commission TO nego-
tiate and treat with the five civilized tribes
of Indians are about to resume their la
bors, my interest in the subject they have
in charge induces me to write you few
words concerning their work. AS l said to
the commissioners when they were first ap-
shall be no reason in all time to come to
charge the commission with any unfair
dealing with The Indians, ard that what
ever the results of their efforts may be, the
Indians will not be led into any action
which they do not thoroughly understand
or which is not clearly for their benefit.
At the same time still believe, as 1 have
always believed, that the best interests of
the Indians will be found in American cit
iZenship. with all the rights and privileges
which belong to that condition. The ap-
proach of this relation should be carefully
made. and at every step the good and well
fare of the Indian should be constantly
kept in view, SO that when the end is
reached citizenship may be to them real
advantage, instead of an empty name.
hope the commissioners will inspire such
confidence in these Indians with whom they
have to deal that they will be listened to,
and that the Indians will the wisdom
and advantage of moving in the direction I
have indicated. If they are willing to go
Immediately so far as We may think de-
sirable whatever steps are taken should be
such as to point out the way and the re-
suits of which will encourage these people
in future progress. A slow movement of
that kind, fully understood and approved
swifter results, gained by broken pledges
and false promises
Yours, very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
To Navigate the Cincinnati.

Lieut.. w. II. H. Sutherland has been de-
tached from duty at the Navy Department
and ordered to the Cincinnati, where he will
be the navigating officer. He has been act
ing as naval aid to Assistant Secretary Nc
AlOO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
Postal SubstatiOns,

Five substations of the post office at Bal
tmore, Md, are to be established June 1.
On the same date a station of the post
Office at Charlottesville, Va, to be known
as jefferson Park station. will be estab-
lished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

A bill in equity has been filed by Edward
H. Thomas against James c. Sprigg and
others to enjoin the sale of certain prop
erty at Whitehaven. advertised for today,
and Judge Cox granted a temporary re-
straining order, returnable on the 2ith in-
slant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
The Embellishments.

Like everything else that has become
popular-our Trimmings show signs of the
heavy business We have DONE The de-
pleted lcts-and of course they are really
the best-join the gown goods in bargain
fete.
Narrow Colored silk Gimp. with moss
center-worth 12hc.-for sc. a I'd.
1h-inch Colored Silk Gimp-worth &c.
for l214c. I'd.
Black Silk Moss Trimmings, with hand
crocheted centers-worth 69c.-for l21ac
a yti.
silk and Tinsel Galoon-worth 45c to
I5c.-for l2l5e. a I'd.
Tinsel and Bead ACKNOWLEDGMENT
50c.-for 25c. I'd.
Tinsel Passamenterie-worth s1.I5-for
75c. n I'd
Gray Tinsel and Silk Applique,
inches wide-worth S3.50-for 81 a I'd.
Six and Bead Applique Gimp-32
inches wide-worth S3.25-for 81 a I'd
Spangied Ribbon Trimmings inches
wide-worth s2.25-fo- $3.50 a I'd.