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Evening star., 1896-06-12
READY TO DIE.
Irving Ford Has Given Up All
Hone.


Hope.
Rev. John Roberts, the colored mission
ary who has been laboring with Irving
Ford. the murderer Of Elsie Kreglo in his
preparations for his execution two weeks
from today. will soon make daily Wis
It's to his charge. The condemned man
is now fully aware that he cannot be saved,
and is making all preparations he can to
end his life without any trouble. Lately he
has been making careful inquiries about
the proceedings in which he is to be the
victim. He seems to know nothing what
ever about the manner Of executions, and
was surprised to hear that he will not be
dressed in a shroud, and that his funeral
sermon will not be preached before his exc
cution.
Almost every time the colored divine Wis
Its him he conVerSeS about the crime, which
he attributes to liquor. He says that while
passing saloon near the o street market
he saw a sign announcing that whisky was
sold at 81 gallon, and he went in and
bought two small bottles.
But although he had been drinking he re-
members just what occurred, although he
insists that he had no idea the girl was
dead when he left there. Going home he
met his wife. but did not tell her what he
had done. He remained about the house
until Tuesday afternoon, when he felt that
somebody would come for him, and he went
out with MS gun. When Detectives Horne
and Weldon came to the house he saw
them. And" he says, Il had a notion to
shoot them. but something told me 1 had
done enough, and so didn't shoot"
Now he says he is prepared for the here
after, and the sooner he is executed the
better he will like it, He wants no delay,
and so told his counsel. His wife and child
still trouble him, and he fears they will
suffer. The condemned man also fears his
body will be inferred in potters' field, but
his spiritual adviser has received the as
surance that there will be money enough
donated to give him q decent burial. AL
though he has two weeks in which
to make preparations, his relatives are
now making arrangements for his fu-
neral 1t Is the desire of his wife to have a
sermon preached over the remains, but the
Rev. Roberts had advised that the services
be held in the Jail and that there be no
public service. The condemned mans wife
calls on him about twice a week, but here
after, until the Jail officials prevent, she
will probably make daily visits.
Evening star., 1896-06-12

Commencing Monday, June Il. the 3. and
o. r. X. Will place in service a special fast
express train for the accommodation of
those desiring to visi, the summer resorts
along the main line of the road. The train
WI be equipped with first-class coaches
and buffet parlor car. and will run on the
following schedule: Leave Baltimore. 11:iO
a. IN: Washington. 12:5J pm; arrive Mar
unsburS, 2:}" pm; Hancock, 3:0T pm ;
Berkeley Springs. 3;3J pm; Cumberland
40 pm; Keyser. 5:12 pm. Piedmont
% pm; Deer fark, 6:l2 pm; Mountain
Lake Park, 6:1s pm; Oakland, 6:22 pm. :.
GRAFTON, ) p.m.-Advt
Evening star., 1896-06-12
THE DISTRICT DEMOCRACY.



Harmony Tomorrow Night.
The delegates chosen by the democrats of
the District of Columbia to represent them
at the national convention Of the party in
Chicago will hold another meeting tonight
for the purpose Of harmonizing their diff
ferences and deciding upon q plan to be
followed henceforth. Several meetings hav-
ing the same objects in view have been
held in the recent past. but from q variety
Of causes failed to accomplish any thing
1t was declared this morning by q member
of the delegation that there would be no
fizzle tonight.
1t is known to many democrats other
than the delegates that Mr.. Killeen has
held his associates in subjection so far by
the cheerful announcement that he would
bolt and pursue an independent course
In the very national convention itself But
now they claim to have been assured by
persons of experience that Mr.. Killeen
would have as much chance Of securing
recognition in the Chicago convention as a
paper Kite would have of going unscathed
through q cyclone, and accordingly they
are no longer troubled by his threats.
therefore they are confident that the
consultation tonight will result in white
and given fly about the time of adjourn n
ment. While 1t is not possible TO secure a
complete program Of the exercises to be
held, 1t Is believed that the first business
will be consideration OF the financial pol
Icy to be favored by the delegation 1t
will be remembered that the convention
which selected the delegates did not br eathe
whisper about finance. It was enthusi-
astic for freeing Cuba ami fairly cheerel
for home rule. but such things as gold,
silver, bimetallism or fiat money had no
place In its deliberations conclusions.
1t Is said the District delegates have made
up their minds that the best way to aid
their entrance into the convention would
be by lever in the shape of declaration
in favor Of free silver.
After this matter is settled the business
of selecting two Of the delegation to take
the seats in the convention already assign
ed to the District by the national commit
tee will be taken up. As each delegate,
when the balloting begins, will vote for
two. 1t is expected that there will BE- a
surprise when the result is announced.
Each delegate is naturally in favor of
himself as one of the two, and it will be
interesting to know how the second choices
will turn out. IT, for instance, Messrs.
Holmead. Boyle AMI Morgan should vote
for Mr.. Mattingly for the other place on
their tickets, and Messrs. Mattingly, Jor-
oan and Kflleen should name Mr.. Morgan
on theirs. the result would be the choice of
Messrs Mattingly and Morgan 1t is easy
to work the possibility in this system to
an extensive degree 1t will ne seen, there
fore, that tonight's meeting will be full OF
interest.
Evening star., 1896-06-12

Rufus Prentice. a native of Connecticut,
but resident of this city for nearly forty
seven years, died at midnight last night at
his residence. 924 P street, In the ninety
fifth year of his age. He was the oldest
member of the First Congregational Church
ard a man of great mental and bodily vigor.
Since February, however, his health has
gradually failed him. His brother, George
D. Prentice, was the founder of the Louis
vile Journal. Two daughters survive him.
After brief service this afternoon at his
late residence the remains will be taken to
his old home at Griswold, Conn, for in
Evening star., 1896-06-12
Mrs. Perkins. pupils, Mu.ic.,e

The musicale Of the pupils of Mrs Edwin
H. Perkins. which took place at the Uni
versalist Church last night, was largely at
tended and every number was greeted with
applause. The program, which has already
been published in The Star. was an inter-
esting one, and the participants were all
well received Miss Louise HELEN was the
accompanist, although there were obligatos
played by Mr.. Finckel and Miss Florence
King, yiolinists. and DR.. Seibert, 'cellist
The soloists were Misses Louise HELEN
Louise Moeller. Lena Freeman, Belle Hen
derson, Harriet Draper Rose Dillon. Flor
ence Holtzman, MYRTLE Dexter, Caroline
Hail. Ivy Herriott, Alys Bentley. Mrs Haw-
kins Taylor. Messrs. Joseph Finckel. VIII
bur Delano and Richmond Bingham There
was also double number by the Washing
ton Lady Quartet. and Nevin's Dutch lul-
iaby, "Wynken. Blynken and Nod by a
mixed quartet. composed of Misses Louise
Moeller and Hett;e Diver, and Messrs. Jo-
seph Finckel and Richmond Bingham. with
Mrs. Perkins herself singing the soprano
obligato.
For the Republican National Conven.
tfOn, st. Louis. Mo.
The Pennsylvania railroad will sell round.
trip tickets June IL to 15, good to return
until June 21, at one-fare rate.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-06-12
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Cars to Arlington leave every hour from
131s street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Mount Vernon Park.-Cars leave every
hour from 131a street and Pennsylvania
avenue
Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 am and 2:s0 pm, and for Marshall Hall
at 10 a. m, 2:30 and $50 pm.
Steam-r Macalaster for Indian Head at
go pm
Steamer River Queen for Indian Head and
intermediate landings at $50 a-n,., and for
NarShall Hall at so pm.
Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for River View
at 10 am, = AMI 6:43 pm
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at Pm
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach
and river landings at am
Steamer John Sylvester for COLONIAL
Beach at pm.
Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach
at pm.
Steamer Sue for Piney Point and lower
river laI dirgs AT > pm.
Trains leave the Baltimore and Ohio sta
tion for Bay Ridge at 9:15 I'm. and 4:2s
Pm
Evening star., 1896-06-12

John W. Bishop, for thirteen years an
employe of the Adams Express Company,
and member of the Calvary Baptist
Church, died yesterday at his residence,
4f1Ia 9TH street northeast. He had been ill
for nearly a year with consumption, and
for six months had been confined to his
home Funeral services were held this af-
ternoon at o'clock, conducted by Rev.
DIR. Greene. pastor of Calvary Church, and
the interment was in the Congressional
cemetery
Evening star., 1896-06-12

The rate 10 Bay Ridge. the beautiful ex-
oursion resort on the Chesapeake Bay. has
been reduced this seeson to 10 cents for
adults, except for evening train a rate of
20 cents Will be charged, with rebate of %
agent at Bay Ridge. Half rate for chill
aIen between the ages of . and II years.
Trains leave b. and o. depot week DAYS.
e.iD am. and 4:2s pm; Sundays $50 a M,
30 and 3:15 p.m.-Advt
Evening star., 1896-06-12

An Epworth League mass meeting Will
be held this evening in the Foundry NJ. E.
Church. at which President Fred E. Tasker
will preside and song service will be
conducted by William J. Palmer. Vice
Chancellor Samuel L. Beiler of the Amer
lean University will deliver the address.
Evening star., 1896-06-12
A Lawn Eete.

Adah Chapter. No. g. Order of the East
ern Star. is making rather elaborate prep
arations for lawn fete, to be held Tues
Cay evening next, June 16. at the spacious
grounds, corner 2Gth street and Pennsyl-
yanfa avenue. Among the attractions will
he music by the National Guard Drum
Corps. dancing and refreshments. The
chapter is endeavoring to provide in every
way possible a pleasant evening for its
members and friends.
Evening star., 1896-06-12

The b. and o. r. r. Co. will sell excur.
sion tickets from Washington to Baltimors
Tor ali trains of Saturday and Sunday, june
IL and Il. at the rate of $I.25 for the round
trip. valid for return passage until the fol.
lowing Monday.-Advt
Evening star., 1896-06-12
Excursion Tickets to the SeashOre
Via Ii. and o, R.R

Commencing June and 9, and continu-
Ing each Friday and Saturday until Au-
gust -. the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
will sell excursion tickets to Atlantic City.
Cape May and Sea Isle City for 10 a. m. and
u noon trains. Good to return until Tues
trip.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-06-12
Reduced Rates to st. Louis and Re
turn via Ii. and d,

For the republican national convention +,
be held at st. Louis the Baltimore and Obi,
railroad will sell round-trip tickets to tina
point June II to 10, good to return unit
June 2l, at rate one fare.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-06-12
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Eree kinderrnrten.

The closing exercises of the free kinder
esrten conducted by Miss Beckwith, at the
Wilson Public School building, Center ave-
nue near Erie street northwest, will be
held at @ o'clock next Monday morning,
Inn
Evening star., 1896-06-12

Except in price. The butter market Is
lower than ever known now is the time to
store" your butter. James F.. Oyster, 9u0
Pa. ave.-AdVt.
Evening star., 1896-06-12
SeaxhOre Excursions via Pennsylya.
mia Railroad

On Fridays and Saturdays during June,
July and August the Pennsylvania railroad
Will sell excursion tickets for 10 and IL a. M
trains to Atlantic City, Cape May and Sea
Isle City at rate of $5 for the round trip
Good to return until the following Tues
Cay-Adyt
Evening star., 1896-06-12
WHAT CURES PlIMPl|E@,

The only really successful preventive and cure
Of pimpcs blackhcads, red, rough hands, falling
hair and baby blemishes, is the celebrated CUTI-
CURA SOAP, greatest of skin purifiers and beau
ti1ers, well purest and sweetest Of toilet
and nursery soaps. Only preventive Of clogging of
the pores. Sold everywhere. jeS
Evening star., 1896-06-12

There Are Hamx-and Hams.
All kinds & grades. Only one finest brand.
That's Dove Brand" Hams. Mild & sweet.
Miller & Krogmann, Center & n l.. mkts.
Evening star., 1896-06-12

We Have But One Thought
in buying Fruits and Vegetables-to get the
finest. If we can't get that We take none.
Only the freshest and choicest edibles are
displayed on our stands. Lowest prices.
Cannon & Che ndler, rs to 81 Cent. mkt. 1t
Evening star., 1896-06-12

Best Elgin butter 22c. lb; cream cheese.
14c- h.; eggs, 151sc, Saturday Center,
Riggs and X SITS. Mkts. Gibbons, butter
6caler.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-06-12
CITY ITEMS.

TEA BISCUITS. 3 dozen for 25c. Baked
fresh and very delicious-at KRAFFT'S
Stands, 161-162 b ct. wing. 1t
Evening star., 1896-06-12

Large sale of furniture, ETC., at RatcIiffe
Sutton 4 Co.'S. 800 Pa ave. NV, tomorrow
at 10 o'clock.-Adyt.
Evening star., 1896-06-12

Money to lend at and per cent on real
estate. Frank T. Rawlings. 1905 Pa. ave.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1896-06-12
SCOtt'S
Emulsion

is. above all other things. the remedy for sickly
wasted children. 1t nourshes and builds ,hem up
when ordinary foods absolutely fail.
Soc and 81 90 at all druggists.
Evening star., 1896-06-12

THE wEEMS STEAMBOAT CO.-SUMMER
schedule, in effect June 3. 1896 Steamer Poto-
EVERY SUNDAY at pm, and Steamer Sus
EVERY MONDAY at pm, for Baltimore and
River Landings. The steamer Sue will leave
EVERY SATURDAY EVENING at 5 O'Clock. for
Piney Point. ST. Georges Island and Lower River
Landings giving our patrons an opportunity OF
spending a day at the resorts and near the
Chesapeake bay, where Fishing, Grabbing ard
Bathing can be thoroughly enjoyed. Returning will
arrive In Washington a. IN. Monday. All accom-
modations strictly irst-ciass. For state and
further information apply to STEPHENSON &
BRO. 7th ST. wharf. Telephone 745 Office
010 Pa. Telephone 59l-2. my263m
Evening star., 1896-06-12

For Sunday supper, Have
cold ham. Everybody enjoys "Partridge''
Hams, because they're sweet. mild, tender
end juicy. c. Phuger, 534 Cent. mkt. 1t
Evening star., 1896-06-12
Furniture ut Auction.


Attend the sale at Latimer's tomorrow
Some choice pieces will be sold-Adyt
Evening star., 1896-06-12

Royal Headache Powders cure lOc.
mh5-m. WI. .stf
Evening star., 1896-06-12
o1-p REPUTATION IS sTAkED

OUR REPUTATION is STAkED
That our steaks. roasts, chops and prime
cuts are the finest quality it's possible 70
secure Strictly hcme-dressed meats sold
only Our special attraction for Saturday
Pennsylvania stall-fel Beef. kEANE, 3''-ol
Center Market.
Evening star., 1896-06-12
LEGAL MENTION.
ANU sEMENTs TONIGHT.

Aliens Grand Opera House--Eaudevilie
'''."s-- Ch--e Psrk.-Music.
Columoia Phonograph Company, 91o Penn.
s. e.. ~. .---A-ni''-siU-- VI
the Gr.phophone aud kinetoscope
Kernan's I.yceum Theater.-SGmmer Bur
lesque and Vaudeville.
Evening star., 1896-06-12
Special
Sale
of
Sulitirngs.

The VALUE OF A
DOLLAR was never SO
strikingly shown as it is in.
this great made-to-measure
Suit sale which started with
us this morring-Here's an
opportunity to replenish
your wardrobe before you
depart on your summer va
cation-If you're practic-
ing economy you'll be here
early and have the choice
of these profitable pickings
Two prices prevail
$3.50 for one lot-$I45o
for the othcr-in the latter
lot you'll find the best and
choicest imported Suitings.
MERIT and MERIT.
DOG street.
Evening star., 1896-06-12

New Carpets Won't be Fresher
and brighter in appearance than your old
ones after we've cleaned them. We take ou;
all the dust. Remove spots and stains
Wagon calls. NJ. r. Thorp, 4SS Maine av.
Evening star., 1896-06-12

KoyalGlucNucilages sticks every thing 1Oc.
mh5-tfStf
Evening star., 1896-06-12

WE WON'T TEAR YOUR CARPETS.
Our matchless process makes carpets like
rev. without any injury, even TO deicate
fabrics. Fireproof building
Empire Carpet CleaniECWks. Gi1-o Mass. .av.
Evening star., 1896-06-12

For Spring Lamb and New York Roast
Beef go to John r. Kelly, 9th St wing
Center Market. Corned Beef speciality.
Gold-band China free Johnston's, page Z.
Evening star., 1896-06-12
Chevy Chase.

Chevy Chase Lake and the beautiful grove bor-
derirg its banks is the ideal place to spend few
hours each Cay during the summer months. The
grounds are kept clean and perfect order is main
taned delightful place to take your children
for a days outing to roam in the woods surround
ing the lake shore.
Accommodations made for picnic parties, and
no better place be found for the purpose.
Donch's Band will play every evening during the
summer from until 10 O'Clock.
Pleasure boats for hire the lake at all times.
Take cars of the Capital Traction Company.
my1-3m2S
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-21
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNS.
ost a KGaD Of Money, Whether on he
Winning Or The Losing EldG.
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE Committees.
How the work IL Divided tP-some oil the
Wa,sln Which the Dollars co-Ne"s-
papers In Foreign Tongues cam
,a,s.a 90 Eesin Late 1his Year.

(Cauyricht. l>i. Tor ne i'"'sj
No tWo pre- idcntial campaigns are CON
au.toa alike. bat oil are directed hy Ma
tlonn ENccmivo committee. ana the
hesd,uartcrs OF an Executive Commit
tee is always the very vortex OF poiliicN
activity during the continuance OF tAe
Gsnt.
Down 10 the present both the great
rarties have always had campaign hcad-
quarters IN Sew York. though more than
once determined moves have been made TO
locate them elsewhere. Washington has
always been the favoritc place for
LARGE contingent OF the Republican lead
ers. who have hold tho National Capital
70 be pro-emuently the best place from
which to direct National campaign.
Those who have favored and 50 far Sue
cecdcd I'm having New York chosen have
urged that IL is in the center or the dcns-
est voting population I'm the United states,
that Il affords unequalcd facilities for
printing the millions on the back Of mil
lions OF "dOcuments'' that are every fOrr
years sent ont promiscuously over the
land; and most important Of all, per
baps. that the facilities Tor sending out
news are greater I'm New York than else
where. Against a part Of these mgu-
mcnts the partisans Of Washington have
always urged the fact that the Govern
ment Printing Office from whose press
es are turned ont the documents that
have been delivered as speeches I'm CON
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-21
ouick Ride to the Sea.

A PLEASANT. CHEAP TRIP. SURF
BATHING. FISHING. CHANGE AND
RECREATION.
The popular G. and o. Route Sunday
Excursion 10 old Point, Buckroe. Newport
News. and Norfolk. affords a most delight
ful DAYS outing. Round-trip fare, one dol
lar. Special fast train leaves Broad
street station this and every Sunday at
$50 4. NJ. arriving az Newport News at
1918 4. NJ. ana Ola Point at 1870 a. NJ.
connecting with the electric line for
Ruckroe Returning. leaves ola Point
=. NJ. Newport News. ';l1 J. NJ, and
arrives at Richmond Q p. VI. Traction-Line
street-cars pass Broad-Street station.
Special arrangements have been made
with the Hygeia. Chamberlin's. and the
Sherwood Hotels 70 serve dinner TO excur-
s,onsts AT low rates. Excurson.sis re-
turning from Norfolk leave at $3.50 =. NJ.
Norfolk tickets are also good on the train
leaving Norfolk ~ \. NJ. following Mon
day. arriving IN Richmond. lob A N.
II you desire pleasant trip. good surf
bathing, excellent fishing, and a days
change and recreation. remember the
popular c. and o. Route Excursion Is the
proper method OF obtaining these fac!ll-
ties Tickets at Broad-Street station and
ON the train. HORACE F. SMITH.
= Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-21


an audience His every action is watched
by critics and fauit-fnders and he knows
II. ana the wonder Is. not that the repu-
tduon Of the Executive Chairman for
political sagacity sometimes suffers dur
ing the campaign, but rather that at its
close lie has any reputation at all, no mat
ter which way the contest ends.
No two campaign committees organize
exactly alike but there is a general sim
iiarity, as matter OF course. Necessar-
lily the work is divided. There are al
ways treasurer and secretary.
Speakers Committee. a Finance Com
1nittee. Printing Committee, and n Com
mittee ON Election Methods. Naturally
the treasurer is at the head OF the FL
nance Committee. In some respects he is
badgered even worse than the Executive
Chairman. since he not only has 10 strain
every faculty TO secure sufficient contri-
buttons 10 meet the truly enormous eX-
ponses Of the campaign but also so To
manage the funds after he has them In
hand as TO prevent a deficit or at least
too great "a one az the end If the trea-
surCr Is a methOdcal business man. as
he should be. ne comes TO be known as q
hard man TO get along with by the com
mittee's subordinates. and even by some
of the committeeman. quite early IN the
campaign
HE fItiN l4NG 'OOM L LEE.
Tho Printing Committee generally has
charge Of the editorial work as well as
the printing. The most important piece
OF this branch Of campaigning Is the pro-
duction Of the Text Book In the eyes
of the committee this volume is always
the greatest piece Of literature of the
current year. Sometimes il is the work
OF a large number OF party Wisemcn.
sometimes Of only few The Text Bool,
, issued 10y ono OF the parties I'm iS92 was
produced by young attache of the head
! quarters, who put il 10 press without so
much as even showing the larger part
Of # 10 all the members OF the commit
! tee. OF course. there was a row over that
, book. as | suppose there is over most
I Text Books. no matter how accurate they
may be as 10 their facts or how sound
I'm their party doctrine. In this case there
were some who declared the book 20 he
nothing more or less than maniacal
! drivel, while others seemed TO regard IT
as not much below the Bible as to infal-
lihihty. -
In addition TO looking after the editor
/ ial work OF The Text Book the Printing
/ Committee has 90 get ont the "docu-
ments'--that Is. the pamphlets and tracts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-21

gress so as TO be "frankable'-that is.
sent free through the mails-is in WASH
lngtOn. but this consideration has never
been deemed strong enough 10 win the
campaign headquarters for the capital
Some there be- who hold that a substan-
tial. though not publicly announced rea-
son fer choosing New York. has been the
fact that the members of the Executive
Committees O1 both parties delight to
abide for a time amid the attractions Of
that city. ana that the State Committee
men and other local political moeuls who
have to make pilgrmages TO headQuar-
ters several times during each campaign
are glad to have good reasons 10 visit
New York. This. however. may be Moth
ing more than surmise. At all events
New York IL has been for many years.