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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30

Last day of Francs s1.10 Hat sale.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
aONGRED BY HIS COMRADES
Col. McKibbsn Is Decorated by the
National Veteran Union Legion.
CorporaI Tanner Pins on the Neter-
ans Coat a. Special Badge of Honor
from His Com Ia, MONS IL, Arms.

Col. J. c. McKibbcn, whom all visitors
10 Marshall Hall Will pleasantly renien-
Der, and who is one of the prominent
members of the Union Veterans Legion
was honored in a conspicuous way by
the National Encampment OF Veterans
on the 18TH ult. at buffalo. Col. Me
Ki5beu, whose military Record lis known
10 all legion men from his close rcla-
lions with Secretary OF War Starton,
was obliged 10 abseut himself from the
encampm1=nt in October Un account Of
Inc serious Hines OF his WIFE.
His companions In arms determined TO
give The veteran a surprise, aIid, ac-
coruiugiy, resolution was passed groyld-
iHg Tor the presentation &C. him OF
.3adge, and a committee of twenty of
the veterans was dpPoated. with Corp.
IaaHeT a. cha airluan, 40 n.a X the Frr-cnta-
ton. The badge is The national insignia
oi tie OrIpFiu LrouZe, naEdHu!uti iy decorated
and chased.
Corp. 1auflcr selected yesterday Tor the
presentation and lie went to Marshall
Hall in the IGorliHg, accompanied by
Comrades b. e. " nsht, c. +. 1r"uiindu
W. 2. Davis, W. kcefer. Henry sDecht,
". K. Peddie, W. Il. NJ ack, J. II. heuuriths
{. +. Garrette, ". 7. CruInp. j. d. Cc;.ip-
ton and DthtF fuELlBeFE fH lft ttliEsI4itttt-
The delegation wss received hospitality at
nis residence on the grvuDds hy Col Nc
kibben. who was taken quite by surprise
when he learned Of the purpose Of The
visitors.
Col. Tanner made one Of his ifappipst
speeches He referred TO the great dis
appointment felt by the many friends OF Col.
Mckibben at buffalo when they heard Of
lis abseua'e and to their SINGER sympathy
with him In the cause which led TO his
absence. He recited the proceedings OF tie
encampment. with reference 10 Col. Nc
kibseT. and explained the pleasant purpose
and especially the good win VI tae present
gift. Cot Tanner, with the applause Of the
committee, pinned the distinguished badge
upon the old soldier. who was eq1il to The
occasion, and made an eloquent speech Of
reception.
After ;hau1ing the encGmpmeDt, through
cle committee, for th" great honor done
him, Col. McKibbeu touched most einquentiy
on the services OF the private sokiiers in
the war. and gave them due credit for the
result OF the ccufiict. He was &pIlauded
for the sentiment, that the war put an end
TO all feeding bet tween the coutcnding
parties, aud that the men of the North
were always ready to extend the hand TO
their defeated brethren
The morning times., 1895-11-04
SERMON TO MEN.
Rev. DIR. Nerbrycke Discusses Char
aeter at GurIey Church.

Rev. J. Russell VerbrycSe preached
special sermon last eveBing Defore the
Mems Club al Gurlep Memorial Church
FIortta avenue, be' wceH Sixth and Seventh
streets Horiiiwcst.
Tnc EIcnlbers VI the club attended IN
body and were seated ia The front PeWs,
which had been reserved for them
TIE slbI-ct OF Rev. Mr.. ferbrycke' 5
rermon was Character and his text
was akcn fgom Daniel, i:19-"And the
ring cpmmaIyled with them, and among
them all none WAS found like Daniel,
HaHauiah. Misheal and Azariah; therefore
they stood before the King"
Character, he said, was The conscious
observance to the duty We owe TO our
selves aud 10 Others II is not what men
say you are. but what you really are. it
is the greatest wealth you can possess
and without il, 20 matter what else you
may have, YOU are the poorest of the
poor.
We may posssss. he said. intelligence.
wealth, health and all else. that man is
heir 10, hut il character is Lacking there
is no hope. He then made = sharp dSstinc-
ton between ciisra acter and reputation.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
bogus FREIGHT AGENT.
He. Has SwindIed Two and the Police
Know Not How Many More.

Tie. Has SwindIed Two nd the Police
KNOW Not How Many More.
a coluEed man, wbOIn the police would
like to know, has been representing himself
as a Ii sIsnt agent TO several guleiess people,
ami las co.!ptI srt,.I tA,1Ii Lrri ns CiiarSes
Oh guutis which they did not expect, winch
were never siiippcd, an1 which never came.
Anne WIaiiolis, oil Ne. 1884 + nth street
northwest, and William Williams, or No.
o. y street northeast, are twu OF his vic
tins, who have connp.a med 10 the puhcc,
and it Is thought tuat there are Others
who have not yet BEEN heard from. The
descriptions given III the sharper are not
consistent, but therc is no question that
both people were t'cUnned'' by the same
man.
lie informed Miss " iliiafns that there was
baggage addressed 10 her and laying at
the reis-ht depot uB which the charges we're
$40. He got the money. promising to
t.g4.rr tHr s.aH within an hour. TINS 1t
Eas not d"ae yet.
To Mr.. Williams. of e street, he told the
same story and received frun him S1.f5-
Mr. Williams was 90 receive "a package and
two boxes. bat bis disappointment vas 50
acute tsat he called in the consolation OF
the police.
The morning times., 1895-11-04

Stree. Storage Warehouse,
Corner Eleventh I'D near NJ.
Our great OV E R
STOCKED SALE began
this morning, and every sign
points to its attaining the
success it deserves.
We've cut the prices of
every piece of Furniture in
the house down to its lowest.
notch. No matter what ar
ticle you need, it's here at a
bargain price this week.
These Bedroom Furniture,
prices will give you the key
to tell the reductions.
So Solid Oak Bed Room Suite,
workmanship guaranteed fault
less S-VOO
S.l Cak-nuish Suite, as VOL made
ds any $50 suite, for. l6 40
$40 solid Oak Su'te-dc6ble he'd,
bgreRu with beyel plate mirror,
combination wsShs,and, r,d ut
pa ---. -. ~ auUO W
$40 Uak Combination Folding Bed o2 w
$50 Colonial Dressing Tatl5, in
solid mahogany, biris-eye mR-
ple and curly birch .-.. ....--.... u. 60
Sl9 Colonial Dressing Tab!e........ lilo
The morning times., 1895-11-04
CONTRAST TOO GREAT.
Tramp fiad Al Fine wheel and Was
Promptly Arrested.

A few days ago j II Calrcra, living at
No. 1914 Pcnnsylyaui;t avenue northwest,
reported to the police that thieves had
stolen his SluO bicycle from in front
OF his home.
Yesterday afternoon Policeman Willis
and Acting Sergeant MCSccicy were walk
ing out u street They saw dilapidated-
LOOKING individual walking in the center
of the street beside Il Eigli-grade bicycle.
The contrast between the wheel and its
pOssessor brought forth much comment
and the Officers approached the man.
"Why don't you ride the hike?" the man
WAS asked.
Cause I'm tired tie answered.
'Do you want to sell H?' inquired one
of the Officers. OF course he did and
bargain at IS was struck at once. But
the money was not for orthcomiDg. A
pair of nippers were, however, much to
the ragged fellows surprise.
At No. 3 station the bicycle was iden-
titled as that of Calrera's, and charge
of grand larceny was entered against the
prisoner, who gave his name as John
Robinson
The morning times., 1895-11-04
SATOLLrS RETURN TO ROME.
No Date Hats Yet Reen Fixed for the
Delegates Deparru

While 1t is true, as when the announce
nent was made of the PJpc's intention TO
elevate Mgr. Satolli to the cardinaiate thai
'be monsignor VIII go TO Rome, the date OF
Bis departure is uncertain.
II is stated at the legation that the mon
-igHor will not return to Rome until the
cOnsisiury succeeding the one at which he
is named a cardinal has been called. 1t
has now been Il year and a half since n cum
sistory was held, and the date OF the next
eusuing one has not eben named. but it is
expected TO occur in the first part of this
month.
Should it be held at any time prior to tho
26ih instant IL would be feasible for the
member OF the nuble guard bearing the
bcrctta 10 reach here in time FOR Cardinal
iiibbous to impose upon the new cardinal
Oh Sunday. December s. 1t is the design
of those interested that this should be
lone. that being the occasion of the Feast
of The immaculate Conception, of one OF
the greatest days in the church calendar.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
Eight Siyr,-d the Pledge

The public tempcra nee meeting held
last -evesInE at Mechanics Hall. corner
OF FuGr-a 1d-a-ilalf Street and Pennsylvania Ia
avenue, under the auspices OF the Fersever-
ancc LOdge Of Good TsuIpIars, was largely
attended. Mrs. =. r. Charibers, of the
committee in citarge, presided, and Mr.
J. :. hiaeiford, the grand chaplain, led
the devotional exercises Mrs. NJ. J..
Frear presided at the piano, and Mr. A .
II. Frear led tie singing. Brief addresses
were made by Mr.. n E. yowles, L. A.
Maupin. J. S. Blackford, and Mrs. Katie
Rowla MI. Mr.. C. +. W. BeTgrlann de-
liyered q effective recitation. Eight
young men signed the total abstinence
pledge.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
MlSsTRELsY FOR CHARITY.
Carroll Institute Artists to Appear
at the La fayette.

The members OF the Carroll Institute
Minstrel Company are disposed TO make
good use OF their taIcnisaad being charitably
inclined VIII appear in revival OF old
time mtHstreisy. on Saturday evening next,
al SIS O'Clock at the lafayette Square
Theater. for the benefit Of the Founding
Hospital Under the auspices OF the ladies
OF the Pierce Guild.
The charity is a most worthy one and
appeals TO all Interested in homeless in
fants.
The Tuinstrel company scored big sue
cess IN q performance several weeks ago
and promises that the show shall be
good orc.
Among the patroncsseS are the folio wing
prominent society leaders; Mrs. Lamont,
hiadanie R1n.ro. Mrs John W. Poster
Mrs. A 7. Britton Mrs. Staples. Mrs. W:
7. Kellogg, Mes. John A Swope, Mrs. W.
II. Bayiey and Mrs. c. 5. Nnyes.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
HIS GOODS DISAPPEAR.
Shoe Dealer Ball Asks Detectives to
Help Explatn the Reason

Nathan y. Eali, well known because of
his long affii!atiOn with the salvation
Army, called upon the authoriiies al the
detective office last evening and reported
that he was being systematically robbed
He runs boot and shoe shop at No. IS
G street northeast, and since the 18th
OF October has been nIiss;ng a pa !r of shoes
at time. He laid in wait for the tres
pasSer, but without avail.
A pair Of shors left the shop on Friday
and the mystery deepened. on SATURDAY
night his silver watch retire,i in the same
peculiar way, ard Bail. losing confidence
in his own genius as a detective, called at
the detective bureau.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
Cnnfnred a Wagon Load.

A squad OF Third precinct policemen, en-
bracing Willis, CoUney, and Buckley. de
scended on the house of Walter j. Ford.
colorcd. on E street, and locked up Ford
on the charge of keeping disorderiy house.
Robert Ellis, Mary Jennings, Alexander
Rhodes, Joseph Proctor, Walter Johnson
William Kendall, Reuben Reed, and Allen
Busy, who were in Furd's house at the time
of the raid, were detained as witnesses.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
FoUNDPLENTY OF STUFF.
Successful Sunday Raid Made on the
Place of Henry TAYLOR.


The alleged speak-sasy of Henry Taylor,
colored Who conducts a Small grocery
store at No. 2126 Eighth street northwest,
was raided yesterday morning by Police
men Mcdonnell Murphy, and Brow Il, headed
by Sergt HARRISON, and large STOCK or
every variety OF liquor captured.
The police suspected for sometime that
Taylor's little shop vas rot what outward
appearances went to show, and their Sus-
picion as strengthened TO such an extent
that Yesterday q Cescent was made On tie
place. Several men were in The store at
the time and were taken to the station as
witnesses against Taylor.
In q rear room the police found nine
deniijohns of nearly every kind and grade
of liuuor, including Scent hummer gin,
''pcny' whisky. good whisky, and VINE,
and tub and several crates containing
over co filled bottles officer. Preparations
were apparently being. made TO do rush.
ing Sunday business when the raid was
made.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
HIS HEIRLooMs STOLEN.
Mr.. veazie Is GrievinG for Hi. Bnttons
and Ruhy Pin

: Mt. A. Teazie, who Occupies apartments
at the Elsmcre, reported 10 the detective
bureau last night the loss OF jewelry to
which he attaches a sentimental value.
one OF the yaluables missing is a pair of
sleeve buttons made with Two SO gold
pieces, which were worn by his grand
father, and about which cluster good
deal of VeaZie history.
Mr.. VeaZie would not have lost them for
their weight in gold. Another object
which is absent is gold pin set with five
rubies. This is also an heirloom. Mr..
VeaZie did not state in his report that
they had been stolen, but suggested that
they had been taken from his room.
He does not suspect anyone, but the
detectives will probably recover the goods,
as they think they have a hot scent.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
Von me're
quite redou

quite ready 10 DO an enormous trade
from r,O,r until Christmas. The
stocL'-One OF The finest and best Sc
lecteJ ere1' sho,cn an tbs cify-is COM
plete - complete in erery respect
quite
Ia Sold gold and sace'' articles u,
Je,rei.y dad Gems Of eceay desc7-ip-
ton there is nothing lacking. Ereiy
dcmahd that eon be made by you has
been pyoCiaei for IN ddroHce.
And then, as 10 prices, you'u .find,
if yoU haze not dtscora'ed already.
that an building up my business by
selling itSf lieie cheaper than any
Lrg house IN torn.
From NOR on until Christmas this
tore 'rU BE- open eUo-y might until 9
'cloc&. 10 accommodate those rho
md Il haconreniea to come during
he dag.
Just a hiBt 70 you-eOme lpbiie the
stock is .fr,sh-pjck ont your Xmas
gifiS-Pdy a EHte dorm and he goods
mil be- 'aid aside for you.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
GOOD TEMPLAR ANNIVERSARY /.
Details Arranged for the Special Serv-
ices to He Held.

ices to He Held.
On last Saturday evening the joint COM
mIttee representing the several lodges OF
Goud Tcmpiars met in the reception rooms
OF Perseverance, Lodge. The Grand Chief
Templar, Mr.. A. n. Garfield, presided, and
the grand secretary acted as secretary OF
the meeting.
Report was received from subcommittee
to the effect that Rev. Hugh Johnson, ID. D.,
pastor OF Metropolitan NJ. E. Church, will
preach the anniversary sermon on Sunday
evening, the Gath Instant. On Tuesday
evening. the 26th, at DR.. Sunderiand's
church the anniversary meeting proper will
be held.
The music for that occasion will be
furnished by the choir of the church under
the direction of DR.. Gabriel johnson, DR.. ID.
II. Mann, of Brooklyn; the Right Worthy
Grand Templar of the order, will be pres
ent.
The details of the programme will be
arranged by n subcommittee and Will be
announced at the next meeting of the
general committee.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
Matches Caused the Fire.

Matches thrown into q closet filled
with clothing damaged the residence of
Henry King, I'LL Thirty-fifth street north
west 10 the extent of about $500 about
1I:20 O'Clock yesterday forenoon. When
the flames were discovered no fire alarm
was sent in. but No. 8 engine responded to
still alarm and extinguished the fire.
Much clothing was destroyed as well as
furniture.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
Ill WIN Gastric Fever.

Assistant Commissioner Wilson, of the
Internal Revenue Bureau, is confined to
his ROOMS with an attack of gastric fever
His condition is not regarded as serious,
however, and he may be able to resume
his duties at the Treasury Department by
the end of the week
The morning times., 1895-11-04
Queen
Ann Lotion

is the most dainty prepa-
ration on the market for the
skin = for G H A P P E D
HANDS = SORE LIPS =
rough skin. It's not a COM
plexion maker, but a sooth-
ing, healing liquid, that is
neither sticky nor unpleas-
ant to use. PRICE IS 25c
You need it this weather,
and all thro' winter.
Merits Modern Pharmacy.
Ilth and Streets Northwest
The morning times., 1895-11-04
Cnuse Is Unknown. !.

At alarm was turned in at II 30 yesterday
morning for fire at 1711 Thirty-fifth street
northwest, owned and occupied by Henry
King. The blaze was soon eXtingu!shed.
The damage on the house and furniture
amounted to $500, covered by insurance
The cause is unknown
The morning times., 1895-11-04
CAPT. BASSETT RALLIES.
He May Yet Be at His Post w hen Con.
gress Convenes.

Capt. Isaac Bassett, the veteran door.
keeper of the Senate, who has been Sc
riousiy i'll for some time past at his home,
No. Is Second street northeast. was re-
ported as being very much better last
night
While Capt. Bassett's mature age re-
tards in measure speedy recovery, his
physician still entertain hope that he will
be able to get up and about again.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
While working on Sunday

While working about a quarry above
Georgetown yesterday d. W. Hammil, thirty.
five years Of age, whose residence is in
Seneca, fell from a scaffold to the ground
some distance. Boards fell on him. He was
taken to the Emergency Hospital, where
Dr.. Mcdonald found he had fractured q
rib and sustained several severe bruises and
contusions.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
Baltimore Schooner Wrecked.

The Life Saving Service is Informed that
the schooner f. C. F. Young, of Baltimore,
light, with crew OF five. was stranded
one-eighth of a mile north of the Atlantic
City life saving station at O'Clock this
morning. The crew was saved
The morning times., 1895-11-04
DISTURBED THE MEETING.
Thomas GanIey Worried Worshiper
and Is Now Locked Up.

and Is Now Locked UP.
The religious meetings, which are held
each Sunday at Bethany Chapel, at Thir-
teenth street and Ohio avenue, have suf-
fered 10 considerable extent from the
loud and boisterous conduct of irreverent
persons.
Last night the trouble was of greater ex-
tent and Thomas Ganley was arrested as
the ring leader OF the disturbance by
Policeman Flather and Kilmartin, and
lodged at station No. /.
Deacon Bowie made the complaint and
identified Ganley. He was charged with
disorderly conduct.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
Apo,ber Cbo r,es C,o ~,

hlUf Iitf OHNTIbs CIHFk.
! Charles Clark, W ho wasarrested Saturday
night by Policeman Emmert, of the First
precinct, on suspicion of being OF unsound
mind, is not Charles g. Clark. of No. 1907
Congress street, West Washington.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
Said Kearnev Sent Him

George F. Kearney lives at No. 523 Thir-
teeDth street, and yesterday colored man
appeared aud stated that he had been sent
by Mr.. kearney for his overcoat. This was
given him, and has not been returned. Mr..
kearney did otseDd for the coat.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
Charged with the Missing Dollar.

Claud Jones, a blacksmith, thirty-one
years old, W as arrested last night, charged
with petit larceny by Carrie Howe, of No.
1856 d street northwest. Jones visited
tie house of the woman and after his de.
parture she missed So. Jones was over
hauled and $5 recovered from him. He was
charged with the larceny of 81.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
Hit with a Beer Glass.

In an alteration yesterday morning,
Charles Brewn struck Charles Talbert on
tue head with beer glass, cutting a deep
gash. Talbert lives 90 Seventeenth street,
above L street northwest. Both parties
are cOiored.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
EFFICIENCY OF THE NAVY
Conflicting Figures in the Rating
and Performance Of Ships.
SPEED BURSTS FOR PREMIUM

Twenty-kno1 ships which Fall Far
short Under Service Condit ons.
Some Cruising Records Computed
by Admiral Hamsey which Show
Taii..cy OF the Bonus System.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
Charged with Larceny.

Rebecca Kelly appeared at the Third pro
cinct police station yesterday against
Lille Ha wilkins, who was arrested by
Policeman Cooney, and charged her with
the larceny Of %.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
importer. that is the great banker, that +.

the great manufacturer
The cOufidenJial clerk has his week off.
Nobody notices whether he comes or goes
Nobody knows him. and after awhile bis
week ls done, and ne sits DOWN aga in at
his desk But God Will reward his
fidelity just much as ne recognizes
the work Of the merchant phuas;EtFopist
whose investments this unknown clerk so
carefully guarded Hudson River railroad.
Pennsylvania railroad, Erie railroad, New
York and New Haven railrOad-basiness
rnen know the names Of The presidents of
these roads and OF the prominent directors;
but they do not know the names of the en-
gineers. the names OF the switchmen. the
names Of the flagmen, the naInes Of ths
brakemen
The morning times., 1895-11-04
His CIotbinp Stolen.

James P. Kenyon, of No. 514 Sixti
street northwest, last night reported tht
theft Of clothing from his room.
The morning times., 1895-11-04

Stolis greatest shoe sale of the year
begins this morning at 8 o'clock sharp, at
"6io" Seventh street.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
Result OF n Boy Fight.

John Robinson, school boy, twelve years
old, was arrested last night for having
split open the scalp of Willie Thomas.
another school boy, with brick.
The morning times., 1895-11-04
HUNDREDS TURNED AWAY
DR.. TaImage's Second Sermon
Drew Thousands to the Church.
REMARKS FOR THE DISABLED

On This Subject the Eloquent Divine
Preached II Vivid and Force fu1
reward of the Passive
Worker His Theme-SpeciaI Mu-
sicaI Service Rendered by the Choir.
The morning times., 1895-11-04

81 want to he the inweler who
comes into your mind first"
The morning times., 1895-11-04

Great money raising sale of clpth-
ing at New York Clothing House, 3 /
Seventh ST. y. w.
The morning times., 1895-11-04

1t is now fairly evident That there will
for sOne time to come be a great crush at
the evening sermons Of DR.. Taimage. The
second OF the sermons OF that distinguished
preacher as co-pastUr OF the First Presby-
terrain Church was delivered in that build
ing last night when the scenes and Incl
dents were similar TO those OF his Inaugural
The morning times., 1895-11-04
ssf1oSSSEsss.

Storage Warehouse,
I'D near NJ.