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The morning times., 1896-05-23
TO BENEFIT PEOPLES CHURCH,
Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival
on I Street Last Evening.

Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival
on I Street Last Evening.
A very pleasant and profitable straw
berry and ice cream festival, under the
auspices of the ladies Of the Peoples
Church. was held last evening in the
Wimodaughsis rooms. No. 1928 1 street
northwest.
The program of festivities included a
lite rary and musical entertainment, in
which there We're recitations by Mrs. Lock
wood. a vocal solo by Miss Lena G. Shep-
herd and piano selection by Miss Story.
There were other interesting selections
by members and friends Of the church
who were present.
Rev. Alexander Kent was present and
with the ladies of the committee made
everyone feel a home and interested n the
proceedings. Mrs. II. V. Bisbee, chairman
Of the committee ofarrangements,e express ed
the belief that S100 would be secured
which amount would be devoted to the
church.
The other ladies on the committee We're
Mrs. Alexander Kent, Mrs. F. Frost,
Mrs. Calvin Norris, Mrs. Albert Richards,
Mrs. Charles Miller, Mrs. William Tindell
and Mrs. Commodore Albeit. Church
| services are now being held in Typogra phi
cal Hall on G street. near the Pension Office.
The morning times., 1896-05-23
SENT FORTH By HOWARD
Eight Graduates Of the Theological
Department Given Diplomas,
Interesting Exercises Held by ths
Glass III the Rankin Memoir
iaI Chapel

The twenty-third anniversary exercises
OF the theological departmentOf the howard
University We're held last evening IN the
Andrew Rankin Memorial Church
TIE stage was handsomeI ydecorated
with wild flowers and palms draped with
national colOrs- Besides the flowers used
in the decoration on the stage We're q large
number of beautiful bouquets, testimonials
OF friends 10 the graduates.
On the stage were President J. E
Rankin, dean Of the faculty; Rev joan L.
Ewen, d D.; Prof Isaac Clark, Rev.
Sterling Brown, Rev. Charles H. Butter,
Rev. George o. Little, Mr.. William Bal
Iantyue, and Rev Wallace Radcliffe. pastor
Of the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church, and the members OF the graduating
class, eight in lumber.
President Raukin, in few appropriate
words, extended a hearty welcome to the
audience aud teen introduced Dean EweA
as the presiding officer
The Rev. Dr. EweH made a brief report
Of the progress OF the last year. JurnS
he wear the total number of students ID
attendance at the university was 629.
These were divided among ttNs various
departments as follows. Theological, 81;
medical, II6; pharmaceutical. 6; dental,
IS: training school. 81; law, So; college,
10; preparatory, II6; normal. ITS; L:dSIc,
1875
IN the absence OF the Rev. Dr. 5 NJ New
man the report of the examining COMMITTEES
on the stand and progress OF the students
was read by Prof Isaac Clark
The addresses by the four members of the
graduating class. who had been selected 10
speak. were very much enjoyed
The speakers and subjects We're; Mr. g.
4. Jones. Ohio, ''HerOisn in the Ministry"
Z. BacnaH. jr., Virginia, The Study or
the Bible" e J. Hopkins, New York, Re
I@icus Liberty; A l. Gale FunecR,
Jamaica. intellectual Preparation for the
Ministry The other graduates were;
John ". Hayes. Pittsburg. Pa; Theodore NJ
| Nixon Wilmington. v c.; Julius G. Love.
D. c.: Phillip Stewart. Virginia
After the cOnferinC OF the diplomas by
| President Rankin, the members of the
| graduating class were addressed by the
| Rev Wallace Radcliffe, who congratulated
! them on their faithful work and hoped
| that they would use the years TO come as
well S those just past
| Prizes were awarded Theodore Harris, C.
| c c. Mapp and J. NJ SOames, of the junior
/ department, for proficiency
The morning times., 1896-05-23
4 Model furnishings Stare

Some time agp IL was announced tina,
Mr. Edward Tanner had opened first-Class
gentlemen 5 furnishings store, at 403-4 4o5
Seventh street
The enterprise thus begun las become a
center for men, Mecca. where the man
hood and youth OF Washington find every
need. every requisite, and in the best
possible taste
IL is often that the highest grade goods
are sold at the very highest grade prices
Such is not the case at TauZer's, for Tan
Zer's prices are the talk of the whole male
population OF the city.
Tanzer's shirts. Tanners stra hats.
Tanzcr's sweaters, Tanzer's neckwear.
Tanzcr's eutfittings can be purchased al
the most moderate prices. for Tanzer's
store is exclusively for such goods, and
no one denar;Hent has TO bear the expense
or any other one.
The morning times., 1896-05-23
The Chesapeake & Potomac Steam
beat Company's New Stramer.

bGot Companys New StraIner &.
There arrived ut tie Clyde dock yesterday
direct from New York, the celebrated fast
steamer John Sylvester, which the Chec;i-
peake Potomac Steamboat Company mas
placed on their Colonial Beach line for the
coming season.
The people of Washington are particu-
larry fortunate in the addition OF this we'll
known excursion steamer to the river 1eet
as without exception she is tie n est popular
and best kno wn boat thathas ever been run
between New York and the iron pier at
Coney Island.
The John sylvester is q modern side
wheel steamer, fitted with every Couven-
ieuce for comfort, for which tie CGney
Island fleet has long been noted. She is
large aud roomy, having carrying capacity
OF from fifteen to eighteen hundred peop!e
andis exclusively u day excursion steamer,
having no statcrooms and the space taken
up by them on other boats is in tie Sylvester
devoted TO the comfort of the eXcurSiouist
iniInmense and airy saloons. fine promenade
and dance decks, all Of which will prove
aNielightful revelation OF comfort and eIe-
gance to the patrons OF Colonial Beach
The Sylvester has long held the record of
being one of the fastest boa is in the country
and in piacing her upon this route the CheSa-
peake 6 Potomac Steamboat Company
makes Colonial Beach OF quick and easy
access, the running time from Washin eton
being, on this fast boat, between three
and four hours only.
Spacious parlors for the exclusive use
of ladies and children, fine dining rooms
large orchestra, courteous officers and
attendants, and the total absenc of all
Objectionable features will make a DAYS
trip 10 the salt water bathing at the Beach
an ideal one.
The Sylvester opens the season Saturday
evening with a moonlight excursion to
Indian Head, and on Sunday. May "a,
makes the first trip to Colonial Bea ch,
leaving Washington at u m.
a special excursion to the Beach ON
Thursday, May 2S, viii be made for the
accommodation of the members Of the
| Colonial Beach Association and The public
to attend the election Of Mayor. etc. The
company will provide, upon applicat ton
| at their office, free transportation On that
| day for the Association, all voters and
! bona-fide residents of the Reach
The regular season opens on Nay 80,
| Decoration Day, from which time the
| Sylvester will run to Colonial Beach
| daily, except Mondays. leaving Washing
| ton, foot of 7th street, at 8 a. m. fexcept
| Saturdays, when she leaves at 6-p
! m.), returning. leaves Beach at p. M,
\ thus giving the eXcursionists ample time
! to enjoy the fine salt water bathing, fish
| ing and grabbing, for which Colonial Beach
| is SO justly celebrated.
The morning times., 1896-05-23
VI WHEREARB THESE WIDOWS?
Police Asked to Find Two Fair
Young Cyclists.
They Rode Away In the Sunlight
and Two Young Men Were
Worried Last Night.

Two widows are missing from a fash
iouabIe boarding house in the northwest.
Two young and pretty widows. they are,
aud they rode away on two bicycles at
2:30 O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
The police have been asked TO look out
for them and II found to hold widows and
wheels until relatives arrive The ladies
work In one of the depa rtments-
Last night at 10 O'Clock two young men
rushed into police headquarters. Theyw were
very warm looking and excited young men
ana they wanted to see the Officers IN
charge at once if not sooner. Sergt. Perry
ushered them into the back room and they
asked that the door be locked.
The sergeant told Them 10 be seated and
state their business and then he waited
patiently while they mopped the per
spiration from their faces and got breath
enough TO tell their story. They told the
sergeant about the two widows They
We're afraid something dreadful had hap
| pened 20 them. They had never remained
away from home so long before and the
| young men were sure soma accident had
| happened. Would the sergeant kindly
| notify the police ana have the most dilligent
| and careful search made.
| Sergt- Perry has his Owa ICedS ahout
widows, young and good looking ones es-
] peciaIly. He asked the young men when
| they had lett aud how IL happened thatthey
| took so much interest in the case. Why.
| Pm an especial friend of the family" said
| one, 'and know that they are hurt or in
! trouble
But. don't you think YOU would have re-
| cciyed some word if they were in trouble y
said the sergeant. You know there are
lots of telephones all over the city and in
| the country also"
The people who live near tha fashionable
! boarding house tell 8 somewhat different
| story.
They say that about O'Clock the two
| widows came home and u Ealf hour later
I, they came out again dressed in bike cos
| tune aud rode away. They say also that
| there were two wheels stacked against a
| tree tOX around the corner and that two
| young men IN golf suits sat on the curb
| stone and smoked cigarettes about 8
O'Clock. 1t was about half past three when
the two young men left, and they wheeled
| off up the street and joined two ladies' on
| bicycles who wore natty bike costumes.
The morning times., 1896-05-23
TO ROW AT ANNAPOLIS.
c. A. C. Eight-Oared Crew VIII Race
With the Naval Cadets Today.

.
The eight-oared shell crew of the Columbia
Athletic Club will leave this morning at 8
O'Clock over the Pennsylvania Railroad
for Annapolis, where at 3 O'Clock this
afternoon they will row a race with the
strong crew OF the Naval Academy
1t is TO be a one-nile race, and as the
crews are well matched the struggle for the
short distance will no doubt be hot and
exciting one. A large number of club MEN,
bers and others viii go down this morning
and as many more will leave here On the
1910 train and reach Annapolis in ample
time to witness the race.
The crew and rooters will return tonight
at 1880 o'clock and proceed directly to the
wheelmen's smoker at the G. street
club house.
The crew which will go today consists of
MCGOWAN, stroke; Mann, Z; Short. s.:
Blunt, 8; Wells, 4; Baker, 8; Hecox, 2, and
Clarke, bow, with Magee coxswain. It
is crew which ought TO win today.
The morning times., 1896-05-23
WILL HAVE PALMETTO PUNCH.
South Carolina Society Gives Its First
BnuuHet Tonight

Banquet Tonight.
The South Carolina Society. which was
organized in March last, will give tonight
at the EbbItt House its first annual ban uuet.
The toastmastar VIII he Gen. N. {. Butler,
who, for eighteen years, represented the
Palmetto State in the United States Senate.
The Respondents TO toasts will be Hon.
Hilary A. HerEert, secretary OF the Navy,
Senator Lodge Sena tor Gray Senator Villas,
Congressman Wilson, OF the Fourth South
Carolina district Hon. J. j. Hcnr bill, ,
and Hon. Charles A. Douglass, now or the
Washington bar, but one of the most polish
ed orators OF the South.
The arrangements include Palmetto
Punch which is not brewed from the
Juice Of the SuIlivan's Island palmetto tree,
and are cinthe hands ofa committee OF which
Capt. John G. Capers. or the Department of
Justice is chairman.
The morning times., 1896-05-23
AGAINST OVERHEAD WIRES.
Delegations Protest Against the Pro
posed amendment

DSItRdIIUHS PFOttSt r EAf INST the PrO-
posed Amendment.
The citizens Of Kenes3 " avenue and
Columbia Heights yesterday sent a dele
cation TO visit the Senate and House Dis
trict Committees and call attention to the
action of the Commissioners in granting
permits for the string;nG of overhead wires
within the city limits. and pointing out
the fact that additional authority en-
powering them to issue these permits was
contained in an amendment inserted by the
Senate to one OF the appropriation bills
Promises were made by, both committees
that when the question came up for action
in their respective bodies they would make
every possible effort to have the obiec-
tionable provision eliminated.
The morning times., 1896-05-23

Composer Gottschal G cts Il Divorce.
Chicago, May 22.-Louis CASTOR Colts
chalk, the noted composer, was granted a
divorce from his wife, Louise B. GottschaIk,
by Judge Gibbons today on the grounds OF
deserto1, The suit was not contested
Mrs. Got,schaik is living in New York with
her two grown children.
The morning times., 1896-05-23

One Fare for tn e Round Trip to Pitts
burg, Pa, Via Pennsy lvania Railroad
Tickets to Pittsburg and return will
be sold viz Penhsyhtania Railroad May
"a, 25 and &C. good TO return until May
80. inclusive at one fafe, So, for the round
trip. " Al my22-4t
The morning times., 1896-05-23
ATTACKED BY MILLIKEN.

Mr.. Millikeu referred to an attempt In
the last House 10 run through similar
amendment to pay ST. per foot for what
Is known as the Malone lot, which has
since been sold for 80 cents per foot. There
is no use for a Committee on Public Build
iugs and Grounds if the Appropriation
Committee is going to perform all its
duties.
Referring to q proposition to buy land Tor
another annex to the Government Printing
Office, Mr.. Mlliken said that but a fe W
hours before he had been met by an at
torney representing an old friend OF his
whom he had long known and admired very
much. The attorney referred to the Senate
amendment, rubbed his hands together and
said:
Now, we will have chance to sell
old Andy's land"
This reference TO Andy Gleason was re-
ceived with laughter.
Mr.. Savers again spoke for the city post
office, reiterating his former arguments.
1t was finally determined that all the
other amendments should be disagreed
TO and separate vote taken on all those
reserved by members, numbering some
twenty.
The first was a new public building at
Boise City, Idaho. and the disagreement
was insisted ou-S9 yeas; 1877 nays. BY
over whelmng votes, Ca mdeu, n. j.;
Cheyenne, Wyo.; Fort Monroe, Helena
Mon; Kansas City, and Little Rock, were
eliminated and placed in the column oi
disagreement.
1t is practical certainty that the city
postoffice would have gone down with
other similar measures had vote been
reached. Mr.. Cannon asked unanimous
consent that the time of the session be
continued until the bill was completed
but Mr.. KEN objected. Consequently the
usual Friday recess was taken at o'clucI
and the further consideration of the report
will continue today.
The morning times., 1896-05-23
HOLT WILL YET 1 MYSTERY
New Witnesses Throw a Little
Light on the Famous Case.
COURT RESTS UNTIL MONDAY
Col. Hosmer Stated His Firm Belief
That Neither the Text Nor the
Signature OF the Instrument We're
Gen. Hoit's-Counsel on Both Sides
Made IA Vigorous Rally in the Fight.

The legal battle over the alleged spu-
rious will of the late Judge Advocate Gen
eral Holt continues to excite remarkable
interest, as much on ccount Of the mystery
attached To the docume ut and its manner of
production as to the sensational surprises
and ingenious evidence and arguments,
brought out daily by the unusual array OF
legal talent enga ged.
The prominence of the witnesses called
10 the stand also attracts great attention.
Yesterday ex-Postmaster General Horatin
Kings cross examination indicated that
considerable latitude will he allowed the
caveatees to show that the alleged will was
in terms directly opposed to Judge Hoit's
wishes for the disposition of his wealth
Mrs. Emily Briggs, a wcli-known news
paper correspondent, in addition to adding
strong cumulative evidence going to prove
that Judge HoIt's relations with the Thrcck-
mortous were anything but cordial, fur
nished much amusement for the court by
her skiliful parrying with the opposing law
yprG
The morning times., 1896-05-23

Prince of Wales Mine Resumes
Negaunee, Mich, May 22.-The Prince
OF Wales mine which has been idle since
1898 has started up with full force
The morning times., 1896-05-23
CUT IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Continued from First Page .

the Senate amendments relating to public
buildings would be disagreed TO and the
House conferees instructed 10 insist on
such disagreement. No system could be
more vicious than TO have legislation done
in conference. He had been given TO under
stand by those In charge OF public business
in the House that the forty or fifty public
building bills pending before his committee
would not be given consideration il re-
ported.
Who gave you to understand this?''
shouted half dozen members.
Mr. MllliRen neatly avoided a direct
answer TO these inquiries, and continuing
denounced the proposition in the bill to
provide for hall Of records in this city.
Nobody knows where it is 10 be located
or how much tits TO cost. Nobodyis asking
for it except the man who has the land TO
sell for a site andis afraid it will be occupied
by some building less desirable. No hill,
he said, should be considered that will
not bear investigation in the House.
This utterance was received with loud ap-
piause.
The morning times., 1896-05-23
RECESS TILL MONDAY.

The contestants for the fortune of the
late Judge Holt will have u two days rest,
beginning this morning and closing with the
opening OF court Monday. Saturday being
the usual day for the hearing OF arguments
and motions, there will be no session OF the
trial today.
There was just enough Of the dun argu-
ment of counsel yesterday TO make the keen
responses OF witnesses more entertaining,
aud the fifth day of the trial was an un-
usually interesting one, though there were
practically no developments that threw
any light on the mystery that still shrouds
the faded aud mutilated scrap of paper
Despite the fact that four days OF hard
fought battles had passed imme diately be-
fore them, counsel made vigorous rally
on either side yesterday morning, and the
interested parties in the suit appeared in
court fresh aud willing to see the battle
waged anew.
The morning times., 1896-05-23
SOME NEW WITNESSES.

The entire proceedings up 10 late hour
n the afternoon were fully tCld in The
Evening Times. Gen. King and Mrs. Briggs
were recalled in the early hours of the days
session. new witness was Samuel Hodg-
kius OF the War Department, who sworc
that he did not think Judge Holt wrote the
alleged will. a deposition was read from
Mrs. Fannie Rickets Of California, too, 10
show that Judge Holt had no love for
Major Throckmortou and his family.
The last witness was Col. Patterson A.
Hosmer of this city. He first met Judge
Holt in 1862. The latter was then judge
advocate general and the witness was under
his orders. The meeting was in the month
OF October and the following spring the
witness was transferred Immediately TO his
office and remained there until 1868.
Col. Hosmer frequently prepared reports
for Judge Hollis signature in court martial
cases and other proceedings. He saw him
write almost daily and had correspondence
with him while on special duty. The las,
letter he received wa sin January, 1875.
What were his characteristics I'm the
matter eTofcomposition?' of asked Judge wilson
In his use of words he was graceful
ana sholarly," said the witness, "and he
always impressed me in his conversation
The viii was handed to Col HosIner and
he was asked if it was in the handwriting
| of Judge Holt
HIS OBJECTION OvERRULED.
Mr.. Blair Lee Immediately objected to the
| question because the witness admitted that
| he had nothing later than the letter OF
| 1876 TO base his opinion upon. The witness
| explained that he was familiar with th.
writing of the deceased prior to that date,
| aowever, and that he had refreshed his
| recollection and was prepared TO testify.
| The objection was finally overruled by
| Judge Bradley, who said that the witness
| was competent but that the Jury could, of
| Il am unable to believe this is Gen. Hollis
handwriting, said Col. Hosner. Il would
| say it is not
what of the signature?"
| II do not believe thatis his signature
| The witness took another look at the will
Joseph Holt said he, was q very
| scholarly man, and was quick to determine
| anything crude or that did not come up &c
| his expectations. ] am unable to believe
| that this paper is his composition -
| when you saw the signature did YOU not
tell MIR. Luke Deylin and myself respective.
| T., that you thought 1t was Judge Bolt Is
| signature, asked Mr.. Lee on cross-examina
| ton
Not to my recollection replied the
witness.
| The witness pointed out few character.
| istics of the deceaseda nd sho weu where they
were lacking in the will. Cout then ad
| Journed until 10 O'Clock Monday morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-10
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Entrance Into Bates House Lobby.
FLIGHT OF A BROKER
Irregularities Found I'm Accounts of
Benjamin johnson, Of Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 9.-Benjamin john
son. resident partner Of the New York bank
ing and brokerage firm OF Kendall & Whit
loch. has disappeared from this city. The
last seen OF him was on Tuesday afternoon.
An investigation of the books OF the Phil
adelphia branch has developed irregularities
in Johnsons accounts.
The following statement was given out
this afternoon by Mr. Kendall. the senior
member of the firm: ''Mr. Johnson left the
Philadelphia Office at 2:45 p. m. on the 7th
inst. and has not been heard from since
The accounts which were under Mr. John
sons charge show many Irregularities, for
which he Is responsible, but the firm pro-
poses 10 protect its customers. and the bus
ness will be continued as usual. TIE firm It.
self Is I'm very strong position financially.
and Is well able TO stand whatever losses
may be involved in the Irregularities re-
ferred 10. There is very little doubt that
Mr.. johnson has lost great deal OF money
through speculation on his own account
and IL is presumed that Il was this that led
10 the Irregularities and TO his subsequent
hurried flight"
johnson was we'll known in financial cir
cies. He was at one time a member OF the
firm OF l.. II. Taylor & Co