davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-20
THE MANASSAS INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
Testimony of the Mayor of Manassas
to It's Merits.

Testimony of the Mayor of Manassas
to It's Merits.
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
In the name of the board of directors OF
the Manassas Industrial School desire to
thank those whose names appeared In last
evenings Star as contributors to the fund
for the rebuilding of Rowland Hall. the
main building of the school recently de-
stroyed by fire.
1t may be of interest to them and other
friends of this institution to read the fol-
lowing letter from the mayor Of the town
of Manassas, showing the school rests upon
the surest foundation for success-the good
will of the people of the community In
which it exists. JANE E. THOMPSON.
MANASSAS. Va, February II, $780,
Rev. r. r. Shipper, president OF the board
of directors, Manassas Industrial School,
Dear Sir: In the burning of the INDUS
trial School" at this place on Friday, Feb
ruary s. the colored people have sustained
q severe loss.
Under the supervision of Prof. n. T.
Montgomery of Washington, d. c., and the
MANAGEMENT of DR.. E. p. Clemens, who Is
the principal of the school. much OF the
prejudice that existed against Its establish
ment has disappeared.
Its management has been attended with
success. The large number of its pupils
conducting themselves with commendable
behavior being polite, orderly, law-abfd-
ong and a bright example toward their
colored brethren, and meriting the best
wishes, for their success, of the entire COM
T. o. TAYLOR, Mayor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-20

The Prince Of Wales caught cold during
the ice hockey matches, in which he took
part on the lake in the buckingham Palace
gardens. His indisposition is not serious
and it is expected that he will be out again
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-20
The Southern Relief Society.

The ball of the Southern Relief Society
at the National Rifles Armory tomorrow
evening promises to be one Of the social
events OF the present season. The list of
patronesses and other ladies', who will as
sist, includes the names of those best
known here. and truly southern welcome
will be extended to all. Supper will be
served from to 2. and those attending
the opera will thus be afforded al oppor-
tunity of enjoying both the ball and a fine
lunch. The ball Is given for the benefit of
the widows and orphans and needy con-
federate soldiers of the District of Column
bia, and the committees having the affIir
in charge anticipate that 1t will eclipse
all former events of similar character.
The attendance at the balls of this relief
society has always been large. and 1t Is
likely IL VIII be even greater this year.
In order to accommodate those who go to
the opera the ladies having the ball in
charge have decided to keep the supper
room open until o'clock. so that those
who come late will have no cause for re-
greet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-20
HUNDREDS OF GOOD DOGS.
Opening of the Westminster kennel
Club Bench Sh0w.

Opening of the Westminster Kennel
Club Bench Show.
The nineteenth annual bench show of the
Westminster Kennel Club opened yester-
day at the Madison Square Garden, New
York, with an entry of 1851 dogs, New
York leading and Boston being good
second so far as numbers are concerned
A greater number of St. Demands were
entered than any other class. with fox
terriers, pointers, English settlers. Irish
settlers, spaniels, bulldogs, bull terriers.
Scotch terriers and Irish terriers in the
order named.
The Westminster Kennel Club alone will
distribute $4,000 in prizes, and other clubs
represented at the dog show will con-
tribute another 5000.
There are many famous dogs entered,
among them being several which have won
prizes over and over again for a number
of years past.
English and Irish settlers We're not only
numerous, but were a splendid lot of
animals. Among them were Countess Zoe,
Spectre, Cactus. Maid Marion and Glendon.
Among the pointers on exhibit are Prince
of Pontiac, Hampstead Prince, Nation
Barry and Lady Tammany.
The attendance was large, fully LOCO per-
clared open. The judges commenced their
work shortly after II o'clock.
Sporting Notes.
Mr.. j. B. McCiirr, president of the George
town Cycle Club. has written to The Star
denying that the club has reorganized and
changed it's name. 1t has commodious
club house at 18th and M streets, where
the same hospitality will be extended that
has always characterized the organization.
About five hundred persons assembled on
the Jersey City Heights Gun Club grounds
yesterday to witness the first of a series of
three matches between w. d. Elliott and
p. d. Fulford. The contestants will shoot
at 100 birds each day for three days. Ell
lott was the winner, killing ninety-one
against Fulfords lightweight.
Articles of incorporation Were filed at the
county clerks office at New York yester-
day by the National Steeplechase Associa
ton. The incorporates are August Bal
mont, H. DeCourcey Forbes Samuel s.
Rowland. Frederick Gebhard and James o.
Green, the latter of Louisville, Ky
A ten-round bantam-weight glove fight
before the Olympic Club between Frank
Maeiewski of Cincinnati and King Tu.tle
of Covington, KY, last night, for the box
receipts. resulted in draw.
At meeting of the executive committee
of the new Memphis Jockey Club last night
Joe Ullman of Chic go was awarded the
betting privileges O. the coming spring
meeting.
The bill making 1t misdemeanor to in
troduce ringers" on race tracks in Mis-
souri, now needs only the Endorsement CT
the governor to become law. 1t was
passed by the Senate yesterday with an
amendment making the offense a INSIDE
meanor instead of a felony.
The winners at the Arlington track yes
terday were Thackeray, Picarrio. Grange
Camp. Prince Klamath and Halcyon. Four
were favorites.
E. f. Hanke, the short-distance cham
pon on roller skates. is visiting the city.
lie will race w. j. Snowden at Boston on
the 9th, for $500 a side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-20

John r. Welsh, the owner of the major
ity of the. stock of the Chicago Herald and
of the Chicago Evening Post. has disposed
of his interest in both papers to James w.
Scott.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-20
A National SpOrting League.

A movement has been started at Cleve-
land, Ohio. for the organization of ma
tional sporting league similar to that which
has been in existence in England for many
years. The object of the league is to pro-
tect the interests of the turf. not only
against inimical legislation, but against
officials who levy tribute from them, and
also to purify turf sports from many Of
the abuses which now bring it into disre
pute. Letters have been received from
number Of the most prominent patrons Of
the trotting turf. signifyng their willing
ress to send delegates to a convention to
be held for the purpose of organizing the
league.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-20

Where SO1ac of the Clothing Donated
for ths, Poor Goes.

A pair Of tramps answering to the names
George Croft and Joseph Sullivan appeared
in Judge Kimbalps court this morning on
cha1 ges of vagrancy. Croft has mad
whole winters experience here, and said he
had spent his nights in the mission. Last
week he was arrested on suspicion because
he was with two others, and they were
trying to dispose of an overcoat that had
been donated for the benefit Of the poor.
That time he was released instead of being
taken to court.
Last evening Policeman Kimnlel went In
a saloon near the mission. as he said, to
look over the hoboes who frequent the
place. and while there Croft entered and
wanted to sell pair Of trousers.
IN buy the trousers said the officer.
''Come up the street with me and Ill get
you the money.
The unsuspecting man went with the Of
ficer, and instead of receiving his 90 cents
for the trousers he was locked up.
His statement to the officer was that the
trousers were given him at the mission.
This morning while in the cell he found
a ready purchaser for the trousers in the
person of Sullivan. who wore them when
he appeared before the court for trial.
where are you from?" the court asked
the man, who was in his shirt sleeves.
Baltimore" he answered, land if you
send over there you can get my character.
I've been an oyster dredger on the bay for
fifteen years, and there is money coming to
me now"
where's your coat?"
"On the BENCH
''Why haven't you got it on?"
II feel too waIm.'
"Where did you get the trousers?"
Fought them from man in the cell.'
THAT man has gone down for month";"
the Judge told him. land you will have to
go down for similar period and take the
trousers with YOU"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-20
THREATENING LETTERS.
Thomas Flnherty's Case VIII BE Look.
ed After by the Grand Jury.


ed After by the Grand Jury.
Three years ago Thomas Flaherty, a
timer, who lives in South Washington,
was married. The woman who became his
wife was Miss Annie Calvin. She is now
a grass widow, and he is behind the bars
as an alleged housebreaker. 1t is not
charged that he intended to steal any,
thing at the house where he was found,
but it Is suspected that he was going to
harm his wife.
He is victim of strong drink and his
friends claim that this Is the cause Of his
trouble
Mrs. Flaherty, who Is an attractive young
woman, is employed as nurse at No. 2129
P street, and it was in this house that he
was found about 5 o'clock Sunday morning.
1t is perhaps fortunate that his wife was
not the one to discover him In the Kitchen
that morning.
He left the house as soon as he was dis
covered, and, after he had gone, note
written by him as follows. was found:
Tom Flaherty,
"Annie Calvin,
my dearest friend:
81 will do as you say. I will never do
good until you make friends with me, and
l will show you better than can tell
On the other side of the paper was writ
ten:
II shall see you, so don't worry.
'Tom Flaherty to Annie Flaherty."
He had also left at the door another
note. This one reads:
MRS. Annie F1aherty:
LAS long as you don't speak to me
intend to take your life and kill myself.
The prisoner did not deny the author
ship of these notes and claimed he was
drunk when he wrote them.
Judge Miller thought the grand jury had
the ca an boeds
Detectives Rhodes and Boardman inVes.
tigated the case and caused the arrest of
Flaherty.
Later In the day the accused was re-
leased on bond and Lawyer Sillers, his
counsel says the differences between the
husband and wife will be settled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-20

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
Heretofore in the city post Office re-
ceptacle for drop letters was provided i'm
mediately in front of the main entrance,
but this recently has been closed, and a
place provided at the end Of the long, dark
corridor leading to the rear Of the build
ing. A muddy indefinite placard invites
the would-be depositor to go to the end Of
the passageway, and it is painful to wit
ness the trouble and difficulty imposed
thereby upon women, children and others
who have to grope and inquire their way.
For days at first the policeman on duty
was busted showing inquirers the precise
location of the place of deposit. The why
of all this is inexplicable; 1t is certainly
indefensible. The postmaster should rather
bring in from. the street half dozen or
more of his big red newspaper boxes and
place them near the front entrance for use
of the public with their mail matter. Or If
not inside then just outside. OLD FOGY.
Gen. John L. Swift deputy collector of
customs at Boston, died yesterday of heart
disease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-20
MIR, MncfarIanIs Tnsk.

This evening at the rooms of the Balti-
more Chess Club Mr.. J. Z. mcfarland, the
chess expert of Washington, will play in
twenty-five simultaneous games against
any corners, whether members Of the club
or visitors.
The Baltimore Sun says of Mr.. Macfar-
land: He Is the most entertaining chess
expert who has ever visited Baltimore of
either professionals or amateurs. Mr.. Mac
farland is a native of Bethlehem, Pa.
After graduating from college, where he
first became proficient in chess, he took q
position in the United States geological
survey at Washington and is making his
mark as practical geologist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-20
LATE SPORTING NEW S
STUDENTS STIRRED UP.
Hnrvard's Faculty FavOrs the AbOlt-
ton of Foot Bail Games.

The faculty of Harvard College at a spe-
cial meeting yesterday decided to recon-
mend the abolition Of intercollege foot
ball. The announcement of the result ere
ated great stir among the college men.
A record of the action of the faculty will
be sent at once to the corporation, with a
request that it be forwarded to the athletic
committee.
The faculty met to discuss the advisable
ity of limiting foot ball at Harvard to the
home grounds during the coming season.
After much elaboration the question re-
solved itself into the advisability of abel
fishing the game entirely, and a motion
embodying the latter sentiment was
passed by vote of a to 16.
This decision of the faculty is not final.
as the matter really rests with the athletic
committee. The latter, it is understood
oppose the utter abolition of the game, al
though they are said to advocate certain
restrictions, and it is hoped that salts
factory compromise will be effected, allow
ing the game to be played under limita-
tons,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-20
THE LIGHTS GONE.
Riyermen Charge Discrimina ton
Against the POtOame.

Rivcrmen Charge Discrimination
Against the POtOame.
Rivermen want to know why the Poto-
mac river, as they charge, is Disseminated
against by the light house board. They
claim that they have been more than ne
giected-that they have been ignored. They
maintain that a condition exists on our
home river which would not be tolerated
on any other river in the country. On
Christmas night, 1893, the light house at
Lower Cedar Point sixty-one miles down
from this port, was destroyed by fire. Fair
PROMISES were made that it would be i'm
me diately reconstructed. The fulfllment
of these promises was postponed from time
to time. The winds of winter mellowed
into the breezeS of summer. Seasons came
and went, but the blackened, charred and
smoked-hued debris of the old light house
continued to diSfgure Lower Cedar Point
and make navigation around that import
ant part of the river arduous and hazard
Gus. A bill was introduced In Congress,
but the river people lost track Of 1t and
believe that 1t went to Davy Jones' locker.
Washington harbor, No. 81, masters and
pilots of steam vessels petitioned the light
house board that steps be taken to renew
this light house, but they have never heard
aught as a result of that petition. This
was one grievance.
Now the second wrong, which the marin
ers claim has been inflicted upon them, Is
the abandonment Tor some unexplained
reason of the lights on Maryland Point
forty-five miles down stream. Maryland
Point Is also an important point in river
navigation and a light there is of especial
cor sequence to men who steam and sail
by night. Captain Tull of the Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat Company's steamer
Washington was the first to report at
Washington that this light had ceased to
burn. This has caused considerable indg-
nation among navigators, which is devel-.
oping into general howl along the front
The officers of all the steamboat com
panies, and especially the line officers of the
Arrowsmith, Wakefield, Harry Randall
Mattano, Potomac, Norfolk and Washington,
will unite in a protest to the light house
board.
The light house at Smiths Point on the
south of the mouth of the Potomac has
been carried away by the ice and the fog
signal as consequence discontinued. OF
course. the river mariners run their courses
on time, but they feel that they are en-
titled to the lights and want them.
S1.25 Excursion to Baltimore $1.25
via Is. and u. II. II.
Tickets good going on all forty-flye-min-
ute flyers Friday, the ODD. and valid for re-
turn until 23d, inclusive. A splendid oppor-
tunity to visit Walters Art Gallery, which
will be open to visitors on Friday.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-20
An italian Ball.

The fourteenth annual ball for the benefit
of the Societe Unione e FratellanZa Italiana
was held last evening in Masonic Temple
and was attended by large portion of the
Italian population of Washington. The OBJ
ject Of the ball was to aid the distressed
persons of Italian nativity. Dancing occu-
pied the greater part of the evening, but
during an intermission an elaborate BAN
quet was served. The affair was in the
hands of the following committee: Ar
rangements-S. Desio, chairman; Joseph A.
Pessagno, l.. SINH, M. Laurent, V. Giovan-
ETH, A Ghiselli and F. S. GULL; reception
NJ Laurenzi A. Ghiselli and F. S. GULL;
floors. Desio, chairman; v. Giovanetti
L. Ghselli. Sllvio Giovanettf. M. La Cava,
James l.. Pessagno and Philip Ginliani.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-20

The trial of the charges of negligence
and incompetenCy preferred by Mayor
Schieren against Justice William Watson
of the Even street police court, Brooklyn,
was begun yesterday.
Court Crier John o. Strong of the county
court vert into one of the ante rooms Of
the court house at New Brunswick, N. j.,
yesterday, while Judge Rice was on the
bench, and shot himself In the head.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-20
m to Baltimore SI,2J

S1.25 Excursion to Baltimore $1.25
via Is. and u. II. II.
Tickets good going on all forty-flve-min-
ute flyers Friday, the 22d, and valid for re-
turn until 23d, inclusive. A splendid oppor-
tunity to visit Walters Art Gallery, which
will be open to visitors on Friday.-Advt.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-01-11
Nights Of Enchantment.

The above entertainment which has
been creating quite favor III adjoin-
ing towns will appear here on Friday
and Saturday evenings at the Opera
house In this city. The performances
represents a rare combination of re-
fined sensations. Cards of admission
25 cents, children 20 cents, reserved
seats at Smiths drug store S5 cents.
The Dallas Itimlzer says: Prot. G. A.
Lewis has been here, and although
our people natronized HIM quito liber-
ally, We believe they feel better for
they have had q chance to get a
good laugh and have been highly en-
tertained in witnessing MANY feets
that 1t looks as II u man must possess
supernatural powers to perform. lie
puts up good show. AS a mesmerist
he proved his powers to be of high
order; as a mystical performer he
stands at the head Of the profession,
as y juggler none can outdo him, and
as an elocutionist be 10 the peer Of
many leading tragedians. His dauhter
Ida lends him assistance, and her part
OF the program is Of Itself worth the
price Of admission. Saturdayeyening
the attendance was good and on Mon
day evening be had packed house.
We alltakeoif our hats to Prof Lewis
and his daughter Ida, and will kindly
remember them In days to come,
l.shqpld they return.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-01-11
Walter Bass Bound Over.

Last Saturday at 1900 o'clock a. M, !,
All anxious crowd Of men and boys
feoked,'into Justice Lovelee's court,
on Main street, eager TO see and hear
the developments in the case of the
State Of Oregon, against Walter Bass,
charged with having stolen q gold
scarf pin from the vest Of Charles
O'Neill on the 2Sth of December 1894.
The Justices court room was almost
packed to suffocation. before the hear
ing began, whereupen the court de.
cided to move its quarters to the Band
hall in order to secure more room. The
hearing consumed the remainder of
the day. The prosecuting witness
Charles O'Neill claimed the pin that
was stolen to be valued at $40. After
herring all The evidence, Justice Love
lee thought there was sufficient cause
to bold young Bass over to appear be-
fore the grand jury and fixed
his bonds at $500 in default OF
which he was confined in the county
jail SIN. Garland appeared for the
state and Stowe and Brown appeared
for the defehdant.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-01-11
A Narrow Eaeape.

Mrs, Milicsn and others had mar
row escape few days ago while driy-
ing to Hale. There were 10 the party
Oscar Busey and wife, Mrs. Millioan
and Inla Bradley. They had team,
one horse Of which had not. been
driven but little, aud was not shod.
In going up grade where was an EN-
bankmept about fifty feet high this
horse slipped and plunged over the
grade. The other horse braced him
self and held this horse up until Mr..
Busey got around and cut the harness,
and the holse rolled down the EN-.
hankment Into the creek and SITTER
working down the creek some distance
got out uniniured. The one horse
bracing himself and holding the
other after he went over the emhank-
mcnt Is oil that saved the occupants
from a tumble down the embankment,
which would undoubtedly have
proved serious. Eugene Register
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-01-11
SWEET HOME.

Snow covered the ground last Satur
day night.
School is progressing nicely under
Encouragement Of G. F. Bigbee.
Postmaster simons has petition 10
the legislature asking for q change in
the game law, which has about 100
signers.
There was three dances in Sweet
Home last Friday night besides an
oyster supper, which did ,nxtty well
for one evening
series Of meetings are being held at
the Evangelical church at this place.
Rev. Plo&man of sodayille aud Mo
wicker 81 this place are holding
meeting at Foster
NlWe understand that while H.Green's
falhay was at church last Sunday a
couple Of pups killed ten of his chick
ems. This pups no doubt expected tie
preacher.
w. IL. Donaca came home from east
etn Oregon to spend the Holladays
with Ills father, OBSERVER,
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-01-11
More Charged with counterfeiting,

More Charged With counterfeiting.
Z Last Tuesday Joe Smith and D. D.
Shaw went to Waterloo and arrested
Lutte and Andy Jennings on charge
Of counterfeiting IS and $40 gold
pieces. They also had a warrent for
The arrest Of Frank Jennings, but
Frank heard fit and came to Leb.
anon gave himself up. Shaw and
Smith report having had some trouble
in arresting Andy, as he drew a pistol
and was determined not to lie arrested,
butaftera little struggle they over-pow-
cred him and brought him in. Upon
arriving at Lebanon they telegraphed
the United State marshal Of the arrest
they had made, SO on Wednesday
George Humphrey, deputy U. S. Mar
shal and David RIMurphey, R U. S. dis
trict attorney arrived in Lebanon. The
Jenhing boys have asked for a prelim-
ihary here SO they are out now sum.
rnonihg witnesses and their trial will
probably be today before Justice Love-
lee with d, r.. Murphey assisted by .
A. ~ Stowe, representing the U. S.,
while J. K. Weatherford win appear
for the defence 1t is said that there
is strong evidence against them. Re
ports are, that there are other counter
feitels around here and that other ar
rests are sure to follow.