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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-19
THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT.
Twenty-Third Anniversary of a How.
ard University Department.


The twenty-thirc anniversary of the
theological department OF Howard Uni
versity will be celebrated in the Andrew
Rankin Memorial Chapel Friday evening
next at O'clock. After addresses by
the members of the graduating class the
diplomas will be conferred by President
Rankin. Rev. DR.. A F. Beard, secretary
OF the American Missionary Association.
viii make an address, and Parting words
to the graduating class" will be said by
Kew. DIR. Wallace Radcliffe. pastor of the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
There Will also be other interesting fea-
lures or the program. The members of
the graduating class are: Robert Bagnall
jr., Norfolk, Va; A. L. Gale, Fulneck,
Jamaica; John w. Hayes. Pittsburg, Pa. /:
Edwin j. Hopkins. Brooklyn, N Y;
Grandson A. Jones, Youngstown, Ohio:
Theodore NJ. Nixon, Wilmington, N c:
Julius c. Love- Washington. ID. c.; Philip
Stewart, Spottsylvania c. H. Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-19
Young Girl Acquitted of Murder

Gertrude Taylor, aged fourteen years,
was acquitted last week at Oregon. Mo-. of
the murder Of her father Some weeks ago,
in a fit of anger. she put poison into The
coffee. Her father died and her brother
ard sister-in-law were made invalids for
life, while others Of the family We're made
temporarily i'll. The girl, after several
days, confessed Her uncle. who is
wealthy, stood by her, going her bail and
furnishing the money for her defause. The
jury was out but two hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-19
More New
Japanese Rugs.

First quality, pretty colors; at
tractive designs, copied from the real
Turkish. Prices are as little as or
less than those asked for second or
third quality. We keep but one
grade-that is the best. We've a
complete line of sizes, and call atten-
ton to the following 81 cial values:
2ix4s irties, each ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. o5C
AIS feet each 81. 90
sxe feet. each. .................... ST.. 40
Qaug Dept. itb floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-19
$1,000 the Suit.
Summer
Needle Work

For the leisure hours at mountain or
seashore. Articles of various sorts,
and of all the new materials, includ-
ing the wonderfully popular Denim
stamped in pretty designs and
ready for the needle.
Linen Bureau Scarfs each. ..................5 SOC.
Linen Center Pieces, each. .25c.
Linen Tray Cloths, each ...................23 &c.
Damask Tray Covers, each. .15c.
Linen Center Pieces, commenced with silk for
Denim Sofa Pillow Covers each. % and De.
Denim Table Covers each. ..................25r .
Brown Linen Laundry Bags. each -.......... 35c.
Stamped Denms in all the shades, for pill
low and table covers.
SPECIAL
assortment Of Hammock and Porch Pill
lows, covered with pretty materials. Each.
25 and zoe.
tSt HOor. ISL iDneA.J
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-19
Several More
New Books.

"Mark Heffron," by Alice W. Bal
ley. A novel on metaphysical lines.
$I.oo.
Extraordinary Cases." by II. lauren Clinton.
Arguments in Twenty-Five notable cases tried In
New York in the course Of the past forty years.
His Honor and q Lady, by Sara ]. Duncan
now Mrs. Cotes). Observation-Disclosures 20
The White Virgin by Geo. NJ Fenn Entirely
new. faper cover. .20c.
History Of Modern Banks Of Issue, with an &C.
count Of the economic crises Of the present century
By O. A. Conant. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $50
Essays Nature and Culture. by 81. W. Mabie
Thirty essays education repose, health, solitude
Silence &C. SLID
1.-The Mind Of the Master" by Ian McLaren. A
book of sermons by the noted author Of the Bonnie
Brier Bush" ........................ 81 20
Basement. .f1th 1t. bldg)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-19
New
Glassware.

We call attention to the choice as
sortment of Glassware we are now
showing, and desire you to examine
the following articles, some OF which
closely initiate cut glass:
TnmbIers. with crimpsd bottom, per doz., 24c.
Thin Blown Tumbers PER doz .. 35c.
M?ier lllth hers extra size each. .......... .3.Jr
l ruit OF Berry Bowls, On stand. each. .12r
~ Honadc or lurch Bowls, large. each. :. s. 10
Sh"ibet or LemoI ade Cups, imitation cut or plain
per doz. ..........---.- Gnc
Special.
Berry Sets imitation cut, S-inch bowl and doz
sauce dishes. per set -. 30.
Berry Bowls. imitation cut, new patterns, ca 15c.
tth Toor. 18th st. building }
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-19
MUST GO To LAW.

Pensioners and Notaries VIII Have
to Get Up Test Case.
The Department of Justice has declined
to decide whether or not notaries must
take Acknowledgements free from pension
sioners. The Attorney General says II is
not a matter that concerns the government,
and lies solely between the notaries and the
pensioners. II they want an answer to the
question. he says, they can go into court
with a test case and find out all about Il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-19
RelnIIainrN Duties.

Secretary Carlisle has sent to the Sem
ate a letter containing some observations
unfavorable to the Perkins bill TO give the
President power to meet discriminating
duties against American commerce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-19

DERANGEMENT OF THE LIVER, WITH CONSTR
patton Injuries the complexion, induces pimples
saIiow skin. Remove the cause by using Carter s
Little Liver Pills. One dose. Try them. my18
THE TALLY HO'' IS THE BEST BICYCLE Ian
tern. Price. $500: Burns kerosne. giving a
very powerful light. Finished in black Janan
and nickel. For sale BY all dealers. mys, Ii, I9,d
and use that old and weIl-txied remedy Ma
Winsfow's Soothing Syrup, for children teething
It soothes the child, softens the gum, alIays ali
psin, cures wind colo and ID the best remedy for
darrhoea. . cents q bottle. eeI6kly
Secure a sound mind. which Seldom goes without
sound digestion, by Rsing the genuine Anepstura
Bitters Of Dr. J. G. B. Siegert & Sons. At an
dtpGgistA my15
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-19
Ice Cream

FreeZers.
We have the best of the good
makcs-time and labor savers.
Gem" Freezers, double action.
Z-qt BOT. 4-qt. Got.
$l.33 $1.75 S1.95 S2D
Bl!zzard' Freezers, double action, 4-qt 81 IS
Ohio FTeeZers, double action, easily adjusted
BOT. 4-1t. Cot
$500 $3.50 s3OO
'White Mountain Freezcrs, triple action.
IQt 3-lt. 4qt
s175 s225 saH
Larger sizes, with crank flywheeI, furnished at
short notice. Freezeis for druggists and confe =
tiGrers delivered promptly.
10Th floor 18th ct. bldg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-19
Tailor Suits

OF black and navy blue serge and
fancy cheviot, stylish half silk lined
jackets, either open blazer or but
toned front style; perfect-hanging
percaline- lined skirts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-19
Window Shades
To Order.

We make Shades to order, using
only the best handmade cambria
and Kings Scotch Holland, and
Hartshorn rollers.
For trimming shades we have the newest effects
in Duchess lace, &c. from DC. per yard up. All
Shade work is guaranteed for year. Wen
give you estimate free.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-19
Mating Covered Couch. $1,000

An idea only two weeks old. You select
your mating for the floor from U.s. and
We'll take part of it and cover one of these
cOurhcs to match. This couch is very dur
able. It's comfortable and luxurious in a
degree equal to any full spring winter
cOCch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-19
Self-opening Box Couch, SII.5o.

For summer use. Covered In dainty e.
fees Of "T-t0anes of your own choice Guar
aHtc'd one year, and If not satisfactory, it
will lie made over free of cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-19
Same in DENNIS, SI2.5o.

We also make this same couch with cedar
hox. 50 that it serves the purposes Of couch,
wardrobe ard mooth- proof chest at the same
time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-19
Travelling Requisites
For the European Trip

Are you going abroad? Here are
some suggestions in the way Of prop
er Trunks. Bags, etc. They're prop
erly priced, too.
Canvas Steamer Trunks. steel clamps, sheet-iron
bot tom. Each NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. S2.25
Steamer Trunks. heavy duck cover, steel clamps,
sheet-lron bottom, hard wood stays, strap hinges.
best Excelsior lock and lock bolts, cloth lining,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-19
Lawn Bench SIOO

One of the biggest values in this line
we've put out this season. Vanished seat,
in TIE natural finish, red frame, $3.50 and
$500 at all retailers. Our price while the
three hund- ID last. 81 90.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-19
Tailor=Made Suits

OF cheviot, serge and mixed cloths
in choice light effects. Silk-faced
jackets, perfect-hanging lined skirts
Cut and fashioned in the best posi-
bic manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-19

splendid Solid Oak Chironinr. neatly
carved and well made, with French beyel
pate mirror. value you'd place ut S13.50.
We ask. 90
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
Mr.. C0UDERT WILL ACCEPT
Ono Of the Kew Commissioner
Views His Work Cheerfully.
Docs Not Believe They VIA Have to
Go to Venezuela. and Trunks
England WIN Help-

New York, Jan. e.-Frcderlck X. Cou.
dert said this morning that he would act as
a member or the commission appointed by
President Cleveland TO inquire into the rights
OF Great Britain and of Venezuela in the dis
puted South American territory. Mr.. Cou-
dert talked about his appointment and the
work OF the commission. He said:
II will accept Mr. Cleveiand's appoint
ment. As ~ the work OF The commission, 1t
is too early 10 talk.
ado no. believe that It win be necessary
4 III Us to 60 10 Venezuela as a body. for
do not see That we cnn get anything there
that we could not have access to 10 this
country. We will simply haze W get at the
records. Doubtless some of these are In the
possession az Spain and Holland.
Il believe that those governments will
give US access TO these records. Why should
they not? We are simply Investigating TO
get at facts. Do believe that England
will aid US? II is hard 70 say what she will
do. l do not see why she should not, since
the result OF our investigation may be the
end of the whole matter.
1T is possible that one or two of Our
commission may have to 60 abroad or to
South America TO lock up records, but
think most OF the work can be done In this
country"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
STREET EXTENSION POINT /
Juror Wines Asks q Question Having
an Important Bearing on the Case.
Verdict In the DeBisOa Matter wiz
Subdivision to be Acted Upon.

District court opened this morning with
Justice Cox on the bench, in the expectation
that verdict would be rendered In the
subdivision first submitted, but the re.
port was not Forthcoming. On the con-
trary, the jury presented point upon which
Instructions were required.
Juror Wines asked what course should be
pursued in case Of a piece of property upon
which the special benefits would exceed
the damages. He cited an instance, BY way
OF illustration, of a parcel OF ground upon
which special benefits would amount to
81 500 and the damages would be 81 1000.
Later he said there were two cases to Illus
trate his point
In one the damages would aggregate
S256, In the other 81. 500, while the spe-
cial benefits were the same in each "a mount.
ing to 81 .440. The man with the small
amount Of damages would, under the in
structions. as understood. be the gamer
10y the amount Of the difference between his
damages and those OF his neighbor. Mr..
Wines desired to know of the court what
the jury should do In that case. and Attor-
ney Thomas was appealed to.
Mr.. Thomas said that where the special
benefits accruins to the land not taken
were In excess of the damages for the por-
ton that was taken there should be no
award made.
1.-The owner who Is found to be in that
situation lie said, "is simply lucky. and
that Is all there is OF It, II Is bound TO
happen in some cases. and there should in
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
PLATTAW QUAY Will Do IT
Morton Formally Announced as a
Candidate blythe New York Boss.
Soitd DeieGaftons Predicted From New
York and Penn.y lvxnia, Wtth
Plenty OF Other Help.

New York, Jan. 2.-Thomas C. PIatt to-
day announced tiiat Gov. Levi P. Morton is
candidate for the Republican nomination
for President. Mr.. Piatt said:
"Gov. Morton has consented to enter the
race and hisfriends will now go to work for
him all along the line. regard him a the
strongest candidate In the race.
GOV. Morton's great strength as a candi-
datelies In the fact that be willhavea united
delegation from New York State working
for him, and he Ia popular all over the coun-
try. He Will not have TO overcome any
fractional or sectional opposition"
Mr.. Plat was asked who would mana &c
Mr.. Morton's preliminary canvass for dele
gates.
'Oh, that has not becn decided. sup
pose il will be done by a Committee Of The
WHOLE" he replied.
Mr.. Plat said that the friends Of the
governor would at once begin active work
In his interest, aud will secure the pledges
of as many delegates as possible.
MIR. Platt said he had not hea ri from Sen
ator Quay since GOV. Morton consented to
run. and was therefore unable To say how
the Pennsylvania delegation will vote.
He said he had not heard any discussion
OF the probable candidate TO rvice Presi-
dent on the ticket with Morton.
There is an impression among Republic
an politicians that Mr.. Plat will person
ally direct the preliminary canvass OF Gov.
Morton, and that Senator Quay with the
Pennsylvania delegation will soon fall
into line for the governor.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
REMARKABLE MAN DIES.
Aged Artist II nd Inventor PASSES 4 way
In an Asylum.

Chicago. Jan. John b. Blair died yes
terday morning in one of the wards for the
senile and insane in the Home for Incura-
bles at Fifty-sixth street and Ellis avenue.
Five years ago he was stricken with
paralysis. and then he was at last, when
90 years of age, forced TO abandon arnbi-
tious efforts at painting. A year ago, he
was tn ken to the Home for Incurables. He
was then blind and helpless.
Blair was a famous painter a half cen
fury ago. His skill is attested by the fact
that hts portrait of President Taylor is
hung in the White House gallery.
He was the first painter OF war pano-
ranas. and was eninently successful in that
branch of art. He was the inventor OF the
silk bag gas balloon, such as aeronauts of
today employ.
Fifty years ago he invented a bicycle
made on the same lines as the safety BIZ
cycle of today. He added half million dol
lars to the wealth of E. Fabcr. the pencil
manufacturer. by inventing the rubber tip
for pencils.
He painted landscapes of foreign countries
and pictures OF sheep in almost endless num-
bers, and his auction sales OF these were
annual events IN art circles for a quarter of
century.
Blair was born in the year 500 on a farm
near the boundary line of Ohio and Pennsyl-
vania.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
NOT ANXIOUS 70 SELL CUT
Washington Ball Club Will Hardly
Change Hands Before Next Season.
Earl Wagner Knew of the Street Ex-
tension Movement Last Spring and
ut Once Looked for New Park.

The arrival 10 town OF Manager Gus
Scifne:z or the Washington Baseball Cub
with his Texas steer Company naturally
sec the fans chaiterins, ana as Il result
tue usual midwintcr story OF the proposed
safe oil the club has been sprung.
Nothing new is in the report, the old
rshash OF the street exteHsion wdicn viii
cut through The bail grounds b-irg given as
tie cause OF the alleged desire To seal. This
ground has AL been gone over again and
again, until the local fans are perfectly
familiar with the story.
Ii has been known since the early part of
last season that 1t was proposed 10y tie
District Commissioners to extend Fifth
street and New Jersey avenue. AS suuh
All action would carry the streets directly
through the outrieid OF the National Park,
OF course, new quarters viii have To he
found by the owners of the club.
When Earl Wagner proposed early last
season to erect a new iron grand stand at
a cost OF $4,000 he first took the precau-
ton to consult his attorney, Mr.. Enoch
Totten, with a view to finding out what
his chances would be in a damage suit
against the District Commissioners He
was informed that he would have about as
much chance TO recover IRON the Dis
trict as his club would have to win the pen
nant. SO he decided to let the local fans
witness the game from the old wooden
stand.
Mr.. Wagner was billed to reach town this
morning from Philadelphia, but he did not
show up. Mr.. Schmeiz was also unable
to be seen US he had gone for drive
with some members OF the Texas Steer
company. Mr.. wagner's brother was seen
at the park. and although he would not
positively deny the story that the club
was for sale he appeared to hold to the
OPINION that his brother did not have
any idea OF disposing Of the club unless
some ball fiend with more money than
brains should happen along and offer
him a good deal more than it is ALSO
htely worth.
As Manager Schmelz has just signed con-
tracts to play the New Haven club in
April the story is not given much cretlcnce
by the local fans.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
POLICE TRIAL BOARD MEETS
The Schuyler Case Will Be Taken
up This Afternoon.
Charges Against SerSt. Moore and Pa
trolman GOSsHeard This Norm
ing-Other Cases.

The police tItsl board. composed OF Capt.
Austin and Lieuts. Hefrner, McCathran
and Vernon met at the Sixth precinct sta
ton house this morning to try the cases
against Sergt. Moore and Patrollnen Goss
and Schuyler OF the First precinct, and sew
eral other Officers against whom charges va
rying In their nature have been preferred.
Tue case of Sergt. Moore and Patrulman
Goss occupied the entire morning until l
O'Clock, when an hours recess was taken.
This afternoon the Schuyler case was Ia ken
up.
The first two Were charged with con-
duct unbecoming an officer by a woman
who lived on Eleventh between L and F
streets.
Tue offense, il seems, was notice issued
by the two officers to the woman TO keep
a more orderly place or move. A throng
OF witnesses were produced who gave
evidence as to her character ard habits.
The charges against Schuyler, as al
ready told in The Times are preferred by
Inspector Pearson and Lieut., Amiss, and
allese tie larceny of $50 from a brother
officer.
Just what evidence there is against the
defendant is not known, but there seems
obe prevailingimpressiOnt that the charges
will he thrown out by the board. Pending
their decision, the officer is under suspen-
sion:
The Schuyler case will probably occupy
the most Of the day, and the half dozen OF
more minor cases will have to go over
until the next meeting of the board.
The proceedings were held. as usual, be-
hind closed doors, and the utmost secrecy
and mystery was preserved by the men,
bcrs. Lawyer A. A. Lipscomb will defend
Schuyler.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
STRIKERS TO TAKE A POLL
Philadelphia Car Men Will Vote to
Strike or Not to Strike.
Ultimatum Received From the Man
ayers of the TractIonCompany,a land
wanamaker LIS an Arbitrator.

Philadelphia, Jan. 2.-The meeting OF mo-
tormen and conductors employed by the
Union Traction Company, which began in
Harmonic Hall shortly after midnight, and
which was he'd for the purpose of receiving
tue report OF the subcommittee that CON-
rerred during the evening with General Man
ager Beeten, ended at O'Clock THIS morn
ing.
1t was decided at the meeting TO make a
poll today OF all the employees upon The
question OF strike OF no strike" After
the vote shall have been taken the dele
gates from the several divisions OF the com
pany VIII meet at the headquarters OF the
Afnalgdmatcd Association Of Street Rail
way Employees at O'Clock this afternoon
and announce the result. Meanwhile the
cars VIII be run as usual.
General Manager Beetem Temai lined al his
office until $50 O'Clock this morning, in
order to learn the outcome OF the meeting,
but Re left at that hour without being APP
prsed OF the proceedings.
1t was nearly mitlng ht when the confer
ence of the subcommittee with General
Manager Bectem ended. Mr.. BseteTn sub
mitted an ultimatum on behalf OF the COM
pany, which proposes to give thestirkers the
cars they had before the strike took place
and place the new men on the extra list. but
nothing is said of wages or hours of duty.
nor is any mention made of recognition of
the car mems organization.
Before the committee left Mr.. Bectem tie
reports of four of the divisions signed an
agreement to the general managers propo-
sition.
EX-Postmaster General W anamaker, who
was active in the settlement of the recent
strike, went to Harmonic Han last night
prior to the meeting, and counseled the men
to act with wisdom and without undue
haste, and promised to aid them in reach
ing asetttfernent.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
Six Knife TRUSTS in Platter.

William Platter, the colored man who wal
assaulted and stabbed by gang Of white
ruffiaus, at the corner of Delaware avenue
and / streets yesterday afternoon. lies at
Providence Hospital with five knife thrusts
IN his back and severe cut on his head.
He is very weak from loss Of blood, aud his
condition is critical, although the physi-
clans hope to save his life.
Officer Riley, who was detailed on the
case. arrested Thomas Scanlon and Morris
Carney, tive OF the crowd, and locked them
up at the station house. They were ar
raigned before Judge Miller this morning.
and charged with assault. and demanded a
jury trial. The case went over to await
the result of Pfater's injuries. The two
men were released on bail
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
STILLS CAPTURED.
Hot and Proba bly, Fatal Fight With
Arkansas MOOnshIners.

Little Rock, Ark, Jan. 2.-The warfare
which has been waged for the past yeaI
against the moonshiners in the south western
part OF the State, culnIina ted Tuesday night
in a successful raid, in which two stills and
eight men were captured, two men being re-
ported killed,
The stills were loca ted forty miles out from
Center Point. In an isolated and most
inaccessible location.
The men running them, though surprised
made Il stubborn resistance. and only sur.
rendered after tie posse had them com
pletely henmed in.
Two of the moonshiners were. II is said
killed, but owing to the distance of the scene
from telegraph lines, their names can
not be learned.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
MARKET FIRM.


Expectation of BoEd Issue Serves
to Keep Up Prices.
New York, Jan. 2.-The stock market
this morning was firm and higher on the
expectation OF a bond issue.
London came lower, and sold a little
st. Paul, but the foreign operations had no
influence on the local speculation. Open
ing prices were generally a shade better
afterwhich buying movement OF moderate
proportions set in, which carried quota
tons to still higher level.
The Changers, Louisville Nashville
the Seuthwesterns. Vanderbiits, South
ern Railway and the Industrials were In the
best demand.
Near IL O'Clock the general list ran off
1-4a1-2 per cent; Louisville & Nashville
however, declined to As - At the hour
named the market was quiet.