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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP
As Represented by the Trophy Presented
by The Evening Star.
Contest to Determine the Superiority
I'm Field Events TO Occur TOmor-
rOw-List of Entries.

Tomorrow the four high schools of this
city Will hold another important annual
school event that promises to rival in iE-
terest the annual competitive drills Of the
cadets. This will be the third athletic meet,
the first being held in November, 1890, on
the grounds of the Central High School by
pupils of that school only, and the second
being held on the old Analostan Island
track. June IL, 1892, when the Western
school won the championship.
The event this year will mark the begin
hing of athletic meets that are TO be neld
regularly toward the close of each scnool
year. The contests each year will he de-
cidedly school competitions, to determine
which one of the four schools is entitled TO
have possession for year Of the handsome
gold-lined silver championship cup, donated
by the Evening Star Newspaper Company,
to he contested for annually.
The cup is as pretty and graceful as any
ever offered for competition, being nineteen
and a half inches in height. surmounteG by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
EXAMINED THE ROAD.
BnltimOreans Interested I'm the Metro
politan Underground System.

BnltimOreans Interested I'm the Metro
Politan Underground System.
Quite a delegation of prominent Balti-
more people. headed by Mayor Hooper, ar
rived at the Pennsylvania depot this after
noon shortly after o'clock, to make
tour of inspection of the lew underground
system of the 9th street branch of the
Metropolitan railroad and also visit the
power house on A. street southwest. The
party embraced nearly one hundred people.
and they were met at the depot by Mr.. s.
A. NJ. Connect, the chief engineer; l.. B.
Coleman, the assistant secretary and A. o.
Branendreier, the superintendent.
The party. which embraced a number of
railroad people, bankers. capitalists and
leading people in general, from the monu-
mental city, left Baltimore on the 2:15
train this afternoon. The trip was made
under the auspices of the Metropolitan
Railroad Company of Baltimore, an Or
garization which is DESTROYS of securing a
franchise for an underground electric road.
fhe Metropolitan railroad of this city is
said to be the finest and most complete
Underground electric road in the world,
and the Baltimore capitalists are anxious
TO introduce a similar line in their city.
When the party left the depot there were
three trains in waiting. which carried them
over the entire route. The smooth rum
ming of the road was especially noticea-
bic to the Baltimoreans. At the power
mousse the visitors were carried through,
and every detail of the perfect system ex-
planned to all.
The party as met by the Commissioners
who accompanied them on their tour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
Parsons and Hurst. starters; Western,

Parsons and Hurst. starters: Western.
Berry.
@. Pole vault-Central, Curtiss. ]. Under
wood and Gains, starters and Marean ani
jolly; Eastern, Maupin, G.. w. Kelly and
Hand, starters. and Zurhorst.
Z. Two-mile bicycle race-Central VIII
son. Plant and Marean, starters, and Pot
and Powell, starters, and Guerdron; West
ern, Darby. Business. l.. Cassin and Wheel
er.
s. Two hundred and twenty yards hur-
die race q Fl. q in. hurdles)-Central. Cur
tfss, J. Underwood and Albert, starters
aud Began and Kelly. Eastern, Maup.n.
ZurhorSt and ID. Parsons, starters West
crn, Berry, Hudson and Tanner, starters.
8. One mile run-CentrAl. Stuart, oyster
and Browning, starters Eastern, Chap
pei, Hurst and Erby. starters, and Howe
Western, MACEDONIAN.
10. Running high jump-Central. Cur
aud Ruff and Coffin. Eastern, Maupin and
Kelly, starters. Western, Tanner and
Kirkland, starters.
IL. -Four hundred and forty yards dash
Central, Young, Ruff and Tindalls. start
crs, and Jolly. Eastern, Chapel. Ery and
cOcms. starters and Western, TaEss.g
4 relay race VIII probably he made an
extra event 10 wind up the contests. II
each Of the three larger schools enter a
team they will be the following: Cen raj.
Phil Tindsll, Frank Coffin, r. Stuart and
Harry Ruff. captain; Eastern, Hell Chap
pel, All. Erly, Lee CoCmhs and Harry
\. TaU-sig. II. p. Hudson and Allan -,
Berry. In case the two latter schools co
not want to run the Central team will al
low them to combine 10 make the race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
NATIONAL KENNELS,
Undertaking of DIR. French Mt Il

ohoertnA1hS or Dr. French Mt the
DR.. Cecil French, veterinarian at the ZOO,
proposes to establish a national dog ken
mel at the park, in which he will maintain
typical specimens of all known and recog-
nized varieties Of breeds of dogs. 1t is his
intention to provide an object lesson for
the people of the world and to make this
department of the animal collection COM
piete. according to the Baltimore Sun.
1t is proposed that the dogs be properly
kehneied, and that above the kennel there
Is 10 be card showing the points of the
entry. By this addition to the zoo any one
can gain information of the canine species
number of breeders have written ask
ing for particulars about the national zoo
deg department. and Offering to aid in the
work of educating the public by donating
dogs of standard types. Only the best
types OF the different breeds which are
strictly representative will be received and
placed in the national ZOO In this depart
ment now there is a kennel of eight Esqui-
induN dogs and pair of Russian wolf
hounds given by the Czarina of Russia.
The idea will be to exclude dogs which are
not useful in this country.
The national kennels will accommodate
about 300 dogs, and will be increased in
SIZE as occasion demands. The promoter
has sent cut a circular letter to the most
prominent breeders of dogs in this country
explaining his plans, and has met with Cx-
Cellent success, the breeders generally Of
fcring to cooperate.
DR. French visited the Spring Hill Farm
Kennels at Laurel Md, last week, and the
proprietors. Messrs. Weeks Il Turner
promised to give wolf hound. fox ter
rter and Bassett hound to the government
collection.
Mr.. Turner has drawn plans for the ma
tional kennels. DR.. French turned the
plans over to his architects, and the ken
nels will shortly be built.
Among those VINO offer assistance and
gifts of dogs are James H. Little of Brook
lire, Mass, Scottish terriers: Hillside ken
neis. Boston, Mass, fox terriers. Hillhurst
kennels. Wellesley, Mass, wire-haired ter
rieTs: j. II. Wincheli, Fairhaven, VT, En-
slish bloOdhOundS: New Rochelle kennels
New \ Ork. black and tan terriers: J. H. H
Maeuner, Baltimore, great Danes: DIR. c.
Fl. Longest, Boston, Mass, mastiffs: Mere
kennels of Tarrytown. Nj. French poo
dies; g. S. WiXCTl. Colbert. New York,
LeaSles. and Brook & Ames, Brookline
Mass, Irish terriers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02

Commissioners Seymour Goes to Eu-
rope, Leaving Batch of Reductions.

There has been a commotion in the pat
ont Office since last Friday, when II became
known that Commissioner Seymour ard
Secretary Smith hal agreed large
list of removals and reductions. As the
commissioner is away on a vacation, most
of which will he spent in Europe, it is
believed that the plan Of making a gen
erar overhaulng of the bureau has been
Under consideration for some time and
that the first announcement Of the list of
Iinfortunates was reserved 10 the eve of
the commissioners departure. so that ef-
fort at reinstatement would be Intellectual
on the part of those removed or reduced,
and the commissioner might escape the
distressing ordeal.
But little is known outside the patent
office Of the full extent of the changes
ordered. Altogether it is said there are
upward of a score of places disturbed.
All that is said by the superior officials Of
the department is that the commissioner
made these changes for the good Of the
service. The clerks who are reduced We're
for the most part Old officials, who
tered the service by means of strong po-
iitcal influence twenty-five or thirty years
ago.
They were regarded as inefficient in the
higher places which they held and were
distractions in the way Of promoting
younger men fresh from the colleges and
technical schools and we'll versed in the
sciences, especially related to electrical
and mechanical development 1t was Com
missioner Seymour's idea that the welfare
of the bureau demanded better men in the
higher places. and he accordingly decided
to make at one sweep all of the removals
and reductions necessary to clear the decks
and let in the young men
Among those removed is Henry +. Baker
the colored banker. He has been a $l,6O9
clerk for years. although a capitalist and
the manager of a number of money-making
enterprises, among them being the Capita.
Savings Bank at 6o9 F street 1t is stated
that Mr.. Baker was an extensive lender to
clerks in the patent office, and that his
position as a clerk was of more value TO
him for its opportunities to make loans
than for the salary attached.
Among the reductions are Thomas c. Tip
ton examiner, son of ex-senator Upton
from $1,000 to $1,000: Henry E. Hauterman,
assistant In the disbursing office, $1,000 to
$1,000. and Winfield S. Chase, assistant ex-
aminer, 81 500 to 81, 200.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
SIHbbinu Case,

Two young colored men, Walter Williams
and Oliver p. Edmonston, figured in an
assault case heard in the Police Court
today. 1t was alleged that 4 knife wound
was inflicted in Edmonston's back by VII
liams There was evidence to show that
Edmonston was invited to a house to join
n a game of cards. and while there two men
got into a fight. When he attempted to
act peacemaller he charges Williams
stabbed him. The defendant was repre-
scented by MeSsrs. Hewlett and peyton, and
The hearing occupied considerable time Of
the court Judge Miller disposed Of tie
case by holding Williams in $500 secUriiy
for the action of the grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
$1,3SO.25
Decision Reversed.

The Court Of Appeals today reversed the
judgment Of the court below in the case of
Julian Wal against Eugene de Mttkiewicz'
and the American Security and Trust Com
pany, remanding 1t for new trial. The
case is an action Of replevin brought by Mr..
Wall to recover certain household fur
niture purchased by Count de Mitkiewicz
tober, 1890. Pending final payment for the
furniture, it was stored with the defend
ant company, Horner & Co. transferring
their interest in 1t to Mr.. Wall. The mar
shall seized 1t, but subsequently returned It
to Count de Mitkiewicz upon a bond. The
court below decided against Mr.. Wall, and
that Judgment the Court Of Appeals re-
verses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
FOR THE FIREMEN'S FAMILIES.
Two Entertainments for Their Bene-
fit to BE Given Tonight.


The May ball which was given some
time ago by the pupils of Miss Clara
Stevens will be repeated this evening at
National Rifles Armory for the benefit of
the fremens families. The hall has been
given free by the Rifles. and. in fact, near
iy everything connected with the affair has
been donated. the printing being done by
Mr.. W. B. Dawson. The May ball will be
repeated in it's entirety. and on account of
the success attending it's former presenta-
ton and the object for which it is now
given large crowd is expected.
Madam mcdonnell, Phi. B., M s.. will
give a hypnotic entertainment at Typo
graphical Hail this evening for the benefit
Of the firemen's fund. The entertainment
Will consist of tests IN hypnotism and
chronology, and will be unusually interest
ing.
The sum of $3.50 was turned over to Chief
Paris yesterday to be added to the fund
for the benefit of the families of the fire
men who lost their lives in the Louisiana
avenue fire as result of the entertainment
gwen by the Oriental Order of Zouaves
and Lafayette Post, No. 20, G.. A. r. at
Grand Army Hall last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
THE 8IMETALLIC LEAGUE
Its President Says Everything is Coming
His Way.
He Thinks the Democracy Has the
Game in Its Own
HatriSls.

Gen. A. j. Warner Of Ohio, president of
the Bimetallic League, and the most prom
inent worker in the cause Of silver outside
the democratic party, is in town comforting
with his silver friends. He is very enthusi-
astic on the subject of the free coinage
outlook. Speaking to a representative of
The Star today. General Warner said:
Everything is coming our way The
whole country south of the Potomac and
west of the Ohio is for silver Outside Of
the cities, we have considerable strength.
too. in New York, Penns ylvania and Mary
land. The sentiment is spreading every
where. The gold standard is doomed. The
democracy today has the game in it's own
hands. 1t has but to write a straightout
silver declaration at Chicago and nominate
a Straightout silver man for President and
nothing can defeat 1t in November The
silver men in all parties will go at once to
Its support The st. Louis silver conven
lion Will in those circumstances meet but
10 indorSe the Chicago nomination But the
democracy must come fairly and suuarelv
TO the scratch. Its platform must be pen
cine and its candidate entirely above sus-
pcion."
The Platform.
What ought the platform to declarer'
1T ought to be short and to the point
Silver Is the great question Free coinage
80 ~ " - "ilHout ItSdIu " the policies OF
other nations. AS to the tariff, revenue
enough. principally from customs for the
support of the government, with the Incl
dental protection afforded so adjusted as
10 be truly national ir its character and rot
sectional and for the creating and upbuild-
ing OF monopoles. No borrowing for any
DO you favor any reference to an in
come taxi"
For my own part. l would not object.
But the main point is silver. The people
want return to the money of the Consul
luton, ana by pledgng that in good faith
their support can be enthusiastically en-
listed"
What will the republicans do at ST
Louis"
The republican party Is for gold II if
IS true to its history and convictions it will
write gold platform. But whatever the
form of its dcliverdnce. the substance the
meaning, will be gold, and 1t will be tried
IN ine cainpalgn by that standard. The
choice this year viii be between silver and
gold, and the people will not be nisled by
any fine phrase making OF political rnanfpi-
lators'
Mckinley's Attitude
What is the feeling in Ohio respecting
Mr.. Mckiniey's attitude on the money
question:"
Let me tell you one of Mr. Lincoln'y
stories. While he was Pre- sident a vacancy
occurred in a post office in Sangamon coun-
ty, Ill, and hot fight set up for the place.
The leading candidate was warmly sun
ported and warmly assailed. 1t was sa ]
of him on the enc hand that he was thor
oughly loyal and cOrIpetent 1t was said
Of him on the Other hand that he was ar
ardent symDathizer With the south and in
competent. Mr.. Lincoln said he was re
minded of one of hts 'bld neighbors in Ker-
lucky, whose fine 81 rse jumped the pas
ture fence ard ran away The man and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02

William Linthiclm and Alice Linthicum,
his wife, were tried in the Police Court
this afternoon on complaint of Mrs. Lizzie
Reside of No. 1902 K street In one case
they were charged with the theft of artl-
Giles OF clothing, enough to set up a second
hand store on small scale. On this charge
the woman was convicted and fined $50 or
ninety days and the husband was acGuIt-
ted. The husband, in another case, was
charged with assault and fined SO or thirty
days. Both were sent to Jail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
For an Account.

John Andrew Myers and Thomas and
Clara G. McCulloch today filed a bin In
equity against Edward and Emily Cottr I'll,
executor and eXecutriX of the late Jos F.
Cottrell, asking for an account of the estate
Of said decedent. They also pray that The
defendants may he decreed to pay them The
sum of $4,000 with interest from July u,
1873. the suit being on an alleged bond given
by said Jos. F. Cottrell on that date. At
torneys Reginald Fendall and Horace Wylie
represent the complainants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02

The resent Jackson-W alling murder trials
and similar cases have inspired the intro
ducticn Cf a bill by Representative Lacey
Of Iowa TO compel the attendance of Wit
nesses summoned 10y criminal courts OF
states in which they do rot reside. Under
existing practice state court has no pow
er to compel the attendance of witnesses
from another state, hut MIR. Lacey believes
that under the general welfare clause Of
the Constitution legislation for this pur-
pose can be enacted. His bill makes fall
ure to answer sunni ons a m;sdemeanor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02

A distinguished party from this city viii
attend the graduating exercises at the West
Point Military Academy on the l2th in
slant, including Secretary Lamont, Major
General Miles, Adjutant General Ruggles
and other army officers of high rank and
station. President Cleveland has also prom
Used to attend and deliver the diplomas in
case his official duties in this city will
permit of such action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
The Hall of History,

Bids for the construction of the Hall Of
History. American University have been
received from the following: James L. Par
sons. John McGregor, Charles A. Langley,
Morrison & Co, and D. J. Nacarty Of this
city, and Norcross Bros, Worcester, Mass;
JOHN Gill & Sons and d. W. Thomas, Bal
timcre, Md; john P. Pettyjohn & Co.,
Lynchburg. Va. and Henry c. Weeks, New
York city. The bids Will be opened this
after con,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
IN LIEU OF REED
Joseph Namely Said to be the Choice
for Vice President.
4 DQUDLY ALLETERATIVE TICKET
The Maine Man Has Many Friends
and Knows Politics.
THE CHOICE VORED

All doubts as to the nomination Of Nc
kinley by the ST. Louis convention on the
first ballot having been eftsctually settled
by the action of Senator Quay in conceding
the certainty Of such result and the
large preponderance Of delegates under in
structions to vote that way, about the
only question under discussion around the
Capitol now Is who is the coming man for
second place on the ticket
1t is pretty we'll understood that Speaker
Reed has been approached by certain In
nuences not far from Canton and Cleve-
land, Ohio. requesting that he should per-
nit his name to be used in that connection.
and the intimation has been givan that
such a decision on his part would be most
agreeable to the prospective head Of the re-
publican ticket.
An Exalted Honor Declined.
1t is also understood that Mr. Reed has
expressed his appreciation Of the compli-
nent thus rendered him, but under no cir
Cumstances would he permit the use of his
name in that connection. Not that The
vice presidency is not exalted office and
worthy to excite the ambition of any dis
tinguished citizen, but that he considers
the speakership of the House a position
more to his taste and one In which ne can
serve the people in far greater degree for
good than as the presiding officer of the
Senate
MIR. Mckinley and Mr.. Reed have always
Grcn warm and are yet very fast friends,
and the former realizes that tn s:-ming Of
Mr.. Reed as one of his friends fer the sec
Cnd position on the ticket would harmoniZe
and unite the warning elements IN different
portions of the country.
Unquestionabl bly, 1t is said, the thing to do
in any event Is to place the name of q dis
unguished eastern man upon the ticket, as
such course would he sure to heal over The
sore spots if any exist, created by section
al differences.
For Second Place.
It has been noticed for the past few days
the House side of the Capitol that con-
siderable speculation has been INDUCED in
as to who this fortunate individual is likely
to be. Many names have been mentioned
and their availability discussed.
Today a new name has been suggested.
which, from its significant connections and
is nat onal character. has created more
han ordinary interest.
This latest candidate for the second favor
10 be estOwed by the St Louis convention
is Joseph Fl. Manley, who was the closest
personal friend of the late James q. Blaine,
and the confidential manager Of the politi
al fortunes of that eminent statesman.
During the present campaign he has had
the political interests Of Mr.. Reed in charge,
and it is well understood the Speaker has
the very highest regard for his ability, in
tegrity and good Judgment.
The name of Mr.. Manley for Vice Presi-
dent has been received with a great deal of
interest and his availability has been re-
E;.lrded with much favor.
1t is a matter of conjecture as to who are
the real factors behind this movement but
there is no denying the fact that il is gain
ing considerable impetus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
Friendly Suit.

Louis p. Shoemaker today, through At
torneys Carlisle and Johnson, filed bill in
equity against his brother. Francis D. Shoe
maker. praying that his brother be required
to cooperate with him as trustee under the
wills of the late Pierce and Abner c. p.
Shoemaker, or that some other person be
appointed co-trustee with him. The suit
is understood to be a friendly one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02

Robert A. Golden today filed q bin N
equity against Harrison S. Barbour and
others. to enforce a judgment OF SGl456.
The sale of Mr. Rarbour's one-seveuth in
terost in sublots - to 50, both inclusive,
square 81; part OF lot .. square $50; suh31t
IL, square 459; suhlots 4" and 81, square i6l;
sublots A to It, both inclusive, and part Of
lot g. square a36 is asked. Attorney s. T.
Thomas represents the complainant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
Held for the Grand Jury,

Laura Hamilton. cclored. was given
hearing IN the Police Court this afternoon
On charge of stealing a quantity of
clothing from Mrs. Frances Racks. who
lives at 9Th and L streets southeast As
she had been convicted sometime ago Of a
Charge OF theft the charge today was made
second o4ense. and she was held In 800
security for the action OF the grand jury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02

The Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Electric Railway Company expects,
it is understood, to complete the laying Of
rails between the power house at Four
Mile Run and Alexandria this afternoon
or tonight When this ia done the entire
line between Washington and Mount Yer
non will be res dy for the running of trains.
The trial trip will not, however be made
for day or two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02

From Punch.

Simkinson Gan enthusiast about the old
Italian masters)-"By the way. Sir Robert,
lid you ever see Chiaro Obscuro's master
piece, the Judgment of Solomon"
Royal Academician-'1 think not Are you
quite sure about the painters name?"
Simkinson-"Oh. yes. I saw the picture
at Christie's, you know. 1t was described
ouroT"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02

National bank notes received today foi
redemption, s3s9.954. Government receipts
From internal revenue. sl67 ,44S: Gus ,ons.
Si0,2l4; miscellaneous so, 52G
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
Had a. Blackjack

Reuben Moshy, the colored boy who had
a blackjack in his pocket when found in
a stable on Florida avenue several DAYS
ago, was given a jury trial in the Police
Court today. A verdict OF guilty was re-
turned, and sentence Of ninety days i'm
messed