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Evening star., 1896-11-05
Special Work ut Fort Monroe.
TO KEEP 1T Up.
worthy Foreman Bishop of the X. Of
l.. on the Election.

Most of the members of the general ex-
ecutive board of the knights of Labor
VINO nave been at the headquarters of the
order IN this city for some time past
started today for Rochester N Y to at
tend the annual convention of the knights
OF Labor of America, which begins in that
city Tuesday next
This morning, in talking to a Star re-
porter about the election, General Worthy
Foreman NJ. - Bishop said:
While we have not by any means given
up the claim of Mr.. Bryan's election the
campaign has taught us one very valuable
lesson. 1t has been of transcendent i'm
portance to the order of the Knights of
Labor because it was conducted upon the
issues laid down in the seventh, fourteenth
and sixteenth planks in our declaration
OF principles, and the story of the fight
Is the strongest testimony for good which
the propaganda of our order has exercised
in the eco1. omic education of the people
For twenty-seven years We have sought
to bring these matters Sluarely before the
voters, and In this campaign. FOR the first
time, we achieved our desire. The slight
setback. if it proves to be so, will not be
cause for lasting regret. The battle is still
on. and will be fought with constitutional
weapons.
The lesson we draw from the result is
that the organized workmen and farmers
through their higher economic education
and intelligence, cast their votes accord
ir gly, and were defeated, if defeat comes
by the unorganized voters, whose great
bulk is made up of the ignorant, the pref
udiced and the easily frightened, especial
ly in populous communities.
-Four more years, under a single gold
standard, even when aided by the high
protective tariff, We are promised, will do
more to open the eyes of these deluded
voters than almost any other form of edu-
cation, and efforts will still continue
in the direction we have constantly tray-
eled. Even with Bryan defeated the party
of American financial independence has no
reason to sorrow over results. The believ-
ers of an income tax can be of good cheer
and the advocates of equal and exact ius-
tice for all classes in the community can
assure themselves that the time cannot
long be deferred when the people will enter
into their own
Evening star., 1896-11-05
ADJUSTMENTS. A

Lafayette Square Opera House-The DAILY
Company continued its round of success
last night at the Lafayette Square Opera
House In the presentation Of Sheridan s
School for Scandal" and added another
item to the favor with which it has been
received in this city on the present visit.
The play was given with the same COM
pieteness that has characterized the other
productions of the week by this company,
and not only was the work of the star en-
Joyable. but every member in the support
combined to give an intelligent, interesting
and entertaining reading of the good old
comedy. Miss Rehan, of course was ad-
m1rabe as Lady TeaZle, which, with kath-
er1na In The Tanning of the Shrew," forms
probably her two best known parts. Her
work through the entire play last night
was enthusiastically approved, and was up
to her usual standard of efficiency. Among
the support Mr.. Richman as Charles Sur
race was happy in his Interpretation, as
was also Mr.. Gresham Sir Benjamin
Backbite. The rest of the company very
acceptahly filled the parts assigned to
them. and those who saw the production
will long remember it for its real enjoy
ment. Tonight Love on Clutches will be
given.
Calvary Baptist Church.-Tomorrow
evening at Calvary Baptist Sunday school
house the sixth annual concert of the
Vaughn class will take place. The array of
talent Is very fine and should attract a
large attendance of music lovers as full
houses are the rule with affairs under the
auspices of this organization Those who
will take part include Miss Alice Judson
soprano: Miss Ella Knight, contralto; Miss
Helen Calhoun. reader: Miss Pauline Ise-
mann. .violinist: the Madrids, Messrs. Yundt
Holmes Galleher and Judson; Mr.. II. u.
Macfarand. tenor: Mr.. Frank Gebest
pianist: Mr.. David Bangs, reader, and Mr..
John Nolan, bass.
The Fanciulli Testimonal.-The chorus
which is to sing in the testimonial concert
to be rendered Professor Fanciuli at Con-
vention Hall November II held it's last
separate rehearsal last night at Carroll In
stitute Hall. The numbers which were
rehearsed and which will be rendered at
the concert, were groups of selections from
the operas of william Tell" Les Huge
rots. III Trovatore and Faust" Opera
music was chosen for the chorus to show
efficiency in through the reason of its bet
ter adaptability to orchestral accompani-
ment. A rehearsal will be held tomorrow
afternoon at Z o'clock at Convention Hall
at which the three bands-the Sixth Cavaf-
ry. Fourth Artillery and the Marine
Bands-will be present, as well as the
monster chorus. The program for the con-
cert Will be ready in few days. and the
music of the chorus and bands when COM
blned with the numbers of the prominent
soloists who will be heard, will make UP
one OF the finest musical treats the national
capital has ever had put before It.
Evening star., 1896-11-05
Funeral of Chas. S. DOvden.

The funeral of Mr.. Chas. s. Dowden took
place from st. Aloysius Church this morn
Ing, and the interment was at Arlington.
Mr.. Dowden was a well-known bookbinder
and a former employe of the government
printing office. He was also well known
among the large bookbinding establish
ments of New York, Philadelphia and Gin
cinnati. where he acted in capacity of fore
man. He was al one time assistant in
structor of bookbinding at Howard Uni
versity, and was sole proprietor of large
bindery in the city hall for years. Born
and raised in the District of Columbia, he
was among the first to volunteer for the
defense of the capital city and served with
distinction in Capt. Nallys 5th Battalion,
District of Columbia Volunteers. He was
a member of Lincoln Post, No. 3, G. A. r.
children.
Evening star., 1896-11-05
THE FIELD MONUMENT.
"i me committee on Bicycl
Meet TOnfght.


A meeting will be held at the Riggs
House tonight of the two committees. the
press and the citizens organizations, which
have in charge the bicycle meet to be
given next Wednesday at Columbia field.
corner 18th and streets northwest. for
the benefit of the Eugene Field monu-
ment fund. The meet. which was lost
poned from the Saturday afternoon before
election until November II. because of The
interest in the latter event, promises to
be much better off in the way of patronage
on account Of number of well-known So
ciety people who were out Of the city at
that time. who have signitied their inten-
ton OF attending the meet and lending all
IN their power TO its success. The two
committees have not ceased work ard AT
tonights meeting will arrange nearly all
OF the details connected with the affair
The prizes have been on exhibition for
some time and the list of entries promises
some fine sport In the way of exciting and
interesting races. There is 40 doubt of
the entire success Of the meet, and every
indication points to a generous contribu-
ton to the fund which is being raised In
Chlcago In memory of the great writer.
Evening star., 1896-11-05
THE COMING POULTRY SHOW.
Arranging Many OF the Details OF the
Intercsting Exhibition.

Many OF the Details OF the
Interesting Exhibition.
Important details. Of the second annual
exhibit Of the National Poultry and Pigeon
Association. which is to be held in Center
Market Hall from January IL to 16, 1897,
were settled at a meeting of the organiza-
ton at schmid's bird store, on 18th street,
and presided over by Mr.. Sam Stinernetz.
1t was decided to make contract with
spratt's Patent Company to coop the show.
including all necessary tables and fixtures
No premiums will be given for incubators
and other poultry supplies. and a hall sep
arate from the main exhibit will be devoted
to their display. and to that of eggs.
IT was determined to give special prizes
for dressed poultry, and the announcement
was made that w. A. Smith of Whitney's
Point. N. Y. who makes a speciality Of col
lecting freaks in the poultry line, would
make an exhibit of much interest
Superintendent James F.. White of the
railway mail service, who is widely known
as successful poultry raiser was elected
a member of the association.
Evening star., 1896-11-05
Army Orders.

Capt. Charles B. Hall, 10Th Infantry,
having completed the special duty assign
ed him, has been ordered to join his proper
station.
The following transfers in the 9th Cav
airy have been made:
Capt. Louis H. Rucker, from Troop q
to Troon NJ, and Capt. j. A. Olmsted, from
Troop NJ to Troop G.
Maj. Charles Porter, 9Th Infantry, has
been granted leave of absence for one
month on surgeons certificate of disability
Capt c. b. Hall. 10th Infantry has been
relieved from duty with Gen. Ruser, COM
manding the department of the east.
Capt. John S. Bishop. 18th Infantry, has
been granted leave of absence for fifteen
days.
Evening star., 1896-11-05
No Discharges Merely for Political
Opinions.

To the Editor OF The Evening Star:
In this hour of republican triumph, wish
to go on record as protesting against the
discharge from government employ Of men
who have been guilty of no offense other
than to advocate the election Of the opposi-
ton ticket. Such discharges may be poll
tics, but they are violation Of the spirit
of the civil service law. I believe in that
law, and regret to see it brought into con-
tempt. I also believe in the decent exercise
of the glorious American privilege of free
speech, and 1t is wrong and un-American
to dismiss government clerks for proper
indulgence in it. OF course, where a SER
want of the government attacks his super
ior officers, rather than the policy Of a.
party, the case is different, but the men
dismissed on Wednesday in the Treasury
Department are not, believe, charged with
such offense. I repeat, am in favor of an
honest civil service law. honestly admin
istered. 1 am also in favor of an admins
trative policy that will concede to govern
ment official all the political rights any
other citizen may properly exercise.
AUGUST DONATH
Evening star., 1896-11-05
MISSIONARY CONVOCATION.
Episcopal Gathering Reached an Adj
jOurMmcnt Lust Night.

The missionary convocation of the dio-
cese of Washington, which met at ST
Johns Church yesterday morning, lasted
through the evening when an adjournment
was reached. At the afternoon session
Rev. DR.. Mackay-Smith read a thoughtful
paper on the subject of system in church
work. He laid special stress of the value
of business methods in the conduct of
parish. At the evening session Rev. j. O.
Tongue read paper on THE Mission of
the Convocation. which treated of the
influence each convocation ought to exert
upon every parish in the diocese II every
rector in attendance at the convocation
gave the proceedings the attention they
should have. The convocation could thus
bring all the rectors into touch with each
other and each could profit py the con-
tact with the Others and by discussion of
the best interests of the diocese. The read
Ing of the paper was followed by a general
discussion. in which the bishop and a num-
Der Of others took part.
Evening star., 1896-11-05
LATEST Jackson CITY HOMICIDE.
C0rOner's Jury Holds John Finley for
the Killing Of Pollard.

CorOner's Jury Holds John Finley for
the Killing Of Pollard.
The coroner Of Alexandra county held an
inquest yesterday afternoon over the body
OF the colored man. John Pollard, who was
shot and killed at a dance at Roach's
springs. near jackson City, Monday night
Inc inquest was held at Jim Lewis house.
where the difficulty occurred.
John Finley. colored. who was arrested in
this city Tuesday afternoon. was present.
ana the evidence showed conclusively that
ne was the one who fred the fatal shot. A
brother and several friends Of the dead
man testified that the assault was entirely
unproVoked. Finley's statement, which
was supported by the testimony Of several
witnesses. WAS to the effect that he had
shot In oelf-defense. In his story to the
jury Finley said:
came over with a party Of friends in
q wagon last Monday night and we went to
jim Lewis house to a dance. A girl named
bertha Barnes wanted to come with us. but
we ran away and left her. She came over
On the electric cars and Pollard brought her
up 70 the house. l met him later in the
evening. and when we got to talking about
II told him we were much Obliged for his
had come '-'
THAT began the trouble He got mad at
What l said ard told me he would AK me
He went home and came back with his
pIother and crowd Of men and found me
suing In the wagon with Lucy Bell. Bob
olver and Bertha Barnes. Pollard came in
ana began to curse me and the crowd out
sloe threw sticks and stones through the
WINDOWS and broke all the glass in the
wagon. They yelled and said, Let's kill
MIN. and / thought they were going to do
me- Pollard backed out Of the door OF the
wagon and put his hand on his hip pocket.
ana thought he was going to shoot. Just
tnen they threw a lot of stones into the
wagon and some Of them hit me and had
to get out. ~
:! went to the door. and when saw Pol
lard standing there with his hand in his
POCKET pulled my gun. He made a motion
10 draw and then 1 fired. and the crowd
parted and let me through. / dropped INV
pistol and my hat. and ran. and they began
10 shoot at me-. got away and came to
town, and that's all know about it,
Inc statement Of Pollard's brother that
f1nley had fired a number of times was
dlsproved by the finding of the latter's
pistol near the scene OF the shooting. where
ne mad dropped 1t when he ran away. II
charged. N'
The jury decided that Finley was re-
spohslple for the killing. and held him for
tne action of the grand Jury. Sherirf
faimcr at once took him back to the Alex
andria jail $3.50
Evening star., 1896-11-05
The Last Oyster Roast.

The last oyster roast of the season will
be given at Marshall Hall Sunday, and
preparations have been made to close the
season in style befitting the way in which
the resort has been run during the long
period it has been open to the public The
steamer Manchester will make the regular
trips, and the same arrangements for COM
fort and convenience that have character
lied all trips to this place of amusement
will be in evidence on this. the last, excur-
sicn of the season of 1896. Oysters at
this season of the year are most delicious
and when eaten under the circumstances
which surround the roasts at the Hall on
Sundays have a flavor which is not found
under any other conditions. Ladies are
especially cared for on these trips by the
management, and every precaution is taken
to insure their comfort and enjoyment
Evening star., 1896-11-05
Virginia Hot Springs.

The fall season at the 'Homestead' al
the Virginia Hot Springs has been very
successful one. The New Homestead' has
been and is now well filled. The location OF
the springs, 2.5G0 feet elevation-its easy ac-
cess from New York and Washington-its
bracing and delightful clmats-the great
curative. natural hot waters, and the golf
club, all combine to render it a very at
tractive and desirable resort. The New
Homestead Will remain open the entire
year A special compartment car leaves
Washington via Chesapeake and Ohio Ry
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights,
arriving at the springs in the mornng.--
Advertisement
Evening star., 1896-11-05

The third annual course of lectures under
the auspices of the American Society of
Religious Education has been arranged for
as follows:
In December. Rev. j. E. Smith, DID, pas
tor Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal
Church, Baltimore, THE ImpregnabIe
Book
In January. John NJ. Gregory, LID,
'"The Bible and Civcs."
In February. Rev. ]. E. Gilbert, DID,,
THE Bible and Science" illustrated by
chart
In March, Cen John Eaton, "The Bible
and Mormonism." with personal reminis-
cenSeS of Utah life.
In April. Rev A G. Rogers. DID,, pastor
church of Our Father, How We Got Our
Sible, illustrated by stereopticon
Evening star., 1896-11-05

Hartley Brannagan's death is to be in
vestigated by the coroner. who will hold
an inquest at the 4th precinct police sta
ton at l o'clock tomorrow. AS published
in yesterdays Star, Brannagan lost his
life in the James Creek canal Tuesday
night between IL and II o'clock. The
police questioned all the witnesses, but
could find nothing to indicate any foul
play. A man who was near the canal
Tuesday night said he thought the man
may have been robbed and pushed over
board, but the police could find no evi-
dence in support of this theory. They
did learn that he had been drinking and
had started home after his companion had
fallen asleep in the house Of a friend
Several persons near the canal at the time
heard the splash when the unfortunate
man fell irto the water, and they seem
satisfied that he staggered too near the
edge Of the deathtrap and accidentally
fell in. Mrs. Brannagan also thinks her
husband was probably pushed overheard
and Coroner Hammett will let jury de-
eide the question.
Evening star., 1896-11-05
INSTALLATION CEREMONIES.
EclinEtOn Presbyterian Church Exer-
cises Next Sunday Afternoon.

lexington Presby tcrian Church Exer-
cfses Next Sunday Afternoon.
Next Sunday afternoon, November g, the
organization of the new lexington Presby-
terian Church will be fully completed by
the installation of it's new pastor, Rev.
George S. Duncan. The presbytery of
Washington city will meet in special ses-
sion Saturday afternoon next at half-past
= o'clock at which time all the details of
the installation exercises will be decided
upon. Mr.. Duncan was called to the Eek
ington church about two weeks ago and
accepted the call last week.
The lexington Church was founded about
six years ago by small band Of Presby-
terians, composed largely of members of
the North Church, which was in turn an
offshoot Of the New York Avenue Church.
Sunday school was first founded, and it's
exercises held at the residence of Mrs
Solon c. Kemon. on New York avenue rear
North Capitol street. The Sunday school
grew quite rapidly, under the suDerintend-
ency of Mr.. Irwin B. Linton, and soon af-
ter moved to a building then, as now, rsed
as blacksmith shop, at the corner of
New York avenue. North Capitol and NJ
streets. The building was repaired and i'm
proved. The Sunday school outgrew its
accommodation, SO that about two years
ago the corner stone of the new building
was laid at the intersection of North Cap
itol, . street and Florida avenue. This
ouiioihS ihohSo quitC d hdiuSOlue dQOlIlOn
to the neighborhood, and is SO arranged
that its two wings can be thrown in to
one. thereby making the auditorium cap-
able of seating about $50 persons.
The new pastor, Rev. George S. Duncan.
was educated at Princeton Theolosicai
Seminary, and later took a course abroad
at oxford and Berlin. He then returned
to the United States. and his first pastorate
at the Westminster Church, Harris
burg, Pa, which he leaves to come to
Washington. Mr.. Duncan arrived in WASH
ington this week. and has already made the
acquaintance Of many members of his
congregation. The congregation numbers
about 100, and there is a Sunday school
attached. with an enrolled membership of
$50. The officers of the church are: Elder,
Irwin b. Linton, and deacon, ]. H. Rich
ards.
Evening star., 1896-11-05
An Act of Kindness,

Policeman Sprinkle of the first precinct
performed an act of kindness yesterday for
which he was greatly admired by more
than a score of passengers on an F street
car. There was an intoxicated man at 9th
and F streets, who gave him considerable
trouble. He might have made a case and
recorded another arrest to his credit but
instead of doing so he put the man on a
car and went with him TO his wife and chill
dren, thereby saving money that was need
ed in the family. A citizen who witnessed
this deed said he wished there were many
others like him on the force.
Evening star., 1896-11-05
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following: Whte-John E. Leyden and
HELEN b. Partillo; Chas. b. Althor and
Antonio Rosenberger; Chas ]. Happier and
Isabelle johnson; Amelius H. Morehead and
Ida E Watson; Dexter s. Hussey and Mel
lie A. Heffernan; John T. Mcmahon and
Clara A. De MARI Colored-Geo. T.
Odrick and Rebecca Williams; Albert w.
West and Susie Z. Haney. both Of Fairfax
county, Va; buchanan w. Faire and Hat
tie f. Tut; Edward Browner and Mary NJ.
Cullen, both of Richmond, Va.
Evening star., 1896-11-05
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
Gen. 0raighill on Iii Defenses and Those Of
It's Approaches.
Two Forts and Other Outlying Bat
teraes. Prot,ct NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ton Roads aid Fort Monroe.

In his annual report to the Secretary Of
War. Gen. Craighir.i chief of engineers. in
a general chapter i'm regard to Notifications.
makes the Following brief reference to the
defenses OF the national, capital:
Defenses Of Washington, D.C.-The ex-
lsting defenses comprise two forts and their
outlying batteries. Neither is garrisoned.
Both are useful for the defense Of Wash
Heton. but owing to the small amount
available for their preservation both are in
diiapidated condition. ;Emplacements for
Two ten-inch guns on disappearing car
riages were under construction during the
year, and are now practically completed.
Ihey will be completed and armed before
the close of the present working season.
me amount expended on these two en-
easements pa up to August 81 1885, was SILL
4So3. With funds appropriated in the act
or June q. 1886. one emplacement for a ten
men gun on disappearing carriage is under
ohs.ruction, and. 1t is expected, will be
Ieauy 10 receive Its armament by the close
OF the working season. Under authority
granted the Secretary of War in the act Of
June q. 1886 1t is intended to advertise for
proposals Tor building by contract two em-
placements for eight-inch guns on disap-
bearing carriages on land now owned by
the United States
Defenses at Hampton Roads.
older type without outlying batteries. One
OF them Is occupied by an artillery garri-
son. The other is cared for by a civilian
employe. Both are needed in the revised
plans for defense. Three emplacements for
ten-lnch guns were completed during the
year, with the exception of some minor
WORKS. They are receiving their arma-
ment. and will be entirely completed before
the close OF the working season. Work on
a battery for sixteen twelve-inch mortars
mas been started. and is being pushed rap
ldly TO completion. 1t Is expected that
the platforms will be ready for their NOR
tars by the close of the present working
season The amount expended for the gun
u!SPlacements up to August 81, 1885, was
s-Z'h453 The mortar battery is being
constructed partly with balances of former
appropriations and partly with the funds
aiiotted from the appropriation of June &,
1870. me amount expended to August 81
was s46.37362
Special Work at Fort Monroe.
The concrete breakwater for the protec-
ton OF the beach between the Hygeia Hotel
ara the engineer wharf has been completed
at cost CT $3.50. Its length is 363 G feet
IL Is In excellent condition, and has accom-
piished the object for which it was built
ne remainder of the beach along the spit
10 the north of the fort. which is protected
py PIE ana stone groinS, has been filled uI.
ana extended somewhat Seaward. The new
sewerage system with proper arrange
menus Ior supply OF water for flushing, has
been completed, and is now in operation
The cost up to August 81, 1886. was $40
lS'6S, of which sc6,6S3. 6S was paid by the
United States.
Evening star., 1896-11-05
Grand Free Flower Show.
N1lla e PRO
Local Bar Association

President Henry E. Davis of the District r
Bar Association has called a meeting of
the bar of the District to take action nnon
the deaths of Judge Arthur Macarthur
Samuel Shellabarger, John d. Mcpherson
and John F. Ennis. The meeting will no
held at the City Hall, o'clock Saturday at
ternoon. having been delayed because of
the absence Of the members of the Districr
courts and many members of the bar
Evening star., 1896-11-05
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Got the Minim um Penalty.

Clifford j. Dewey. a young white man,
was convicted in Criminal Court No. yes
terday afternoon of stealing an $50 bicycle
from Wm- l.. Milburn the 30th of last Sep
temter.
In view of the mans previous good
character, Justice Bingham imposed the
minimum penalty, year and a day in
the Albany penitentiary.