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Evening star., 1896-06-25
AN ANCIENT PIN.
A Precious Relic Turns Up to Aid the
President Of the ROnrd Of Trnde.


1t is not impossible that Mr.. S. W. Wood
ward, president of the board Of trade, may
yet learn good deal about the ancient and
honorable pin, which is the object of search
of an English correspondent, whose letter
published the other day in The Star.
Today Mr.. George w. Frosst of 1902 S
street northwest brought to The Star office
sample of pin that he strongly suspects
of having been made early in this century.
He had seen the statement about the letter
to Mr.. Woodward and was anxious to help
him out in his search for facts. The pin
held together the falling fragments of an
almanac published in 1771 in Portsmouth,
n. H., by Nathaniel Ames. 1t was bent
and rusty. being about the length of the
ordinary pin Of today, but it was radically
different in the head. Mr.. Frosst stated
that he had examined the pin under a
powerful magnifying glass and had found
that the head was apparently made of a
piece of spiral wire, braZed on the shank,
which tapered just at the junction with the
head.
The head was spherical and not quite
solid Mr.. Frosst said that he had had the
almanac ever since he was a boy, and be-
ing fond of collecting antique documents,
he had carefully preserved 1t. The pin that
held the pages together had been there
from his earliest recollection, and had never
been disturbed. He knew that it had been
in that precise place for at least fifty years,
which would make this particular slip of
metal worthy of place in Mr.. Woodward's s
researches.
Evening star., 1896-06-25
Batch of Prisoners.

In charge Of United States Marshal T. J..
Allison Of North Carolina and several
deputies, nine prisoners arrived at the 9th
street station at $40 last evening, en- route
for the Albany penitentiary. The party
was met at the station by several police
men, and the convicts, six Of whom were
white men. heavily chained together, were
placed in patrol wagons and driven to the
sixth precinct station. where they spent the
night. The convicts were Andrew Hurley
and Joseph Luther, convicted of viola ting
the revenue laws; Turner Holderby, mail
robher; Tice Wagner, post office robber;
Harvey Church, robber; ]. r. Maynard,
coin eounterfeiter; George Hunt. noonshin-
er; Robert Downs, robber, and Jim Robin
son, coin counterfeiter. The deputies were
c. H. Armfeld, N N. Colvert and Edward
Allison.
There were ten prisoners when the party
started from North Carolina, but one of
them, NJ. NJ. Galloway, escaped at Green's
boro' Tuesday night by slipping off his
as the train rolled into the station. The
party resumed their journey to Albany
this morning, and will arrive there this
evening.
Evening star., 1896-06-25
VISITED THE JAIL.
Looking Into tho Charges Against
Warden Leonard.


Warden Leonard.
Judges Hagner. Cox and Cole Of the
District Supreme Court late yesterday af-
ternoon visited the District jail, and while
there examined number Of witnesses in
connection with the charges of misman-
agement recently filed against Warden
John R. Leonard. While the judges refuse to
discuss the matter. 1t can be stated on the
best of authority that, as intimated in The
Star several days ago. the charges against
Mr.. Leonard will shortly be dismissed.
The judges examined James Peake. Jas.
8. w. Cotton, Frank Buckley and William
Edds, who were, it is said, produced to
substantiate the charges, and Raymond O..
Cook, who filed them. The latter admitted,
1T is said, that he had candidate for MI.
Leonard's position, and Pcake admitted
signing an affidavit subsequent to the one
produced in support of the charges, the
charges being repudiated, it is said, In
Peake's second affidavit.
Warden Leonard and all the other prison
of1cials were also examined by the judges,
as well as Maud Lilley, a prisoner and
their testimony amounted to a complete
reputation of the charges. Upon the con-
cluslon CT the examination, the judges were
escorted through the prison, and their in
spectfon of it revealed a highly creditable
condition of the Jail and its inmates. The
FORMAL conclusion Of the three judges will
be submitted to their associates in a few
Gays, 1t Is understood, and there is little or
no doubt that their report will be a COM
plete exoneration of Mr.. Leonard.
Evening star., 1896-06-25
Steamer
[. v. ArrOWSrnith

VIII resume her regular schedule for the pie.
turesque lower Potomac, commencing
SATURDAY, JUNE q, AT PM,
touching at all summer resorts.
on FRIDAY, JULY 3,
will leave at pm. for Colonial Beach, Coltons,
Piney Point, st. Georges Island, Smiths Creek,
Walnut Pt., Point Lookout. Coan and Yeoconieo
rivers, to enable eXcursonists spend July and
at salt water, and reach home about 10 pm.
Sunday.
je.o-3t c. W. RIDLEY Gen Mgr
Evening star., 1896-06-25
Explosive Celebration of the Fourth

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
The firing Of crackers, large and small,
and of rockets at night on the Fourth of
July has been a privilege long enjoyed by
the children 9nd young men and women Of
our families. 1t has added no little joy to
the day in the family and about, and in
front OF the family mansion. The youth
of our families have always looked for
ward with joyous impatience for the op-
portunity, In the presence of parents and
friends, of firing their rockets and crack
ers, in the street before their homes.
was In Brooklyn, N. Y, for ten or twelve
Gays, returning to this city Monday even
Ing last. From the frort windows of a
relatives large and handsome windows,
every afternoon and night l Witnessed the
occasional firing of packs of crack
ers and the laIge cannon crackers in
the open streets. and In the presence Of
poncemen. l was told this was getting
ready for the Fourth. But no damage was
done, and no objection made, then why
restrict this harmless piece of accustomed
Americanism of orenly in street and yard
making loud noises by powder explosions.
SO symbolical of the very material and
sounds that obtained for the United
States her independence? REASON.
Evening star., 1896-06-25

ST. Johns Gay was celebrated yesterday
by the colored M9sons of the District by
Special services. held in the evening at
Masonic Temple, corner 9TH and Virginia
avenue southeast.
The exercises were under the auspices
of the Grand Lodge of the District, and
were presided ove~ by the grand mast er,
DR.. H. 5. Smith. The exercises were given
In secret session. only Masons being ad-
mitted- There were nearly 700 present.
The program included three lectures on
''The First Degree" by r. H. Jones and
L. H. Hamilton; two lectures on the Sec
ond Degree" by john \. Hunt and w. w.
Grimes; The Masters Carpet third de-
gree was rhe subject of lectures by Thorn
ton y. jackson and o. y. Smith. Address
es were deli, cred on the brotherhood of
Man by Rev. j. A. Taylor and w. H.
Bruce. and by Past Grand Master DR.. S. r..
Watts and Grand Master H. S. Smith on
THE History of Masonry"
The committee. consisting of W. r.
Laws, chairman, George w. Jones, secre-
tary; John n. Hunt, George NJ Webster
and John n. Dorster, perfected the details
of the celebration.
Evening star., 1896-06-25
AMONG THE woRK1NGMEx.
Mr.. SpOhD's Address to the Painters
The Electrical Workers.


The Electrical Workers.
The Brotherhood Of Painters and Decor
etors held q largely attended open meeting
last evening at Red Mems Hall, corner of
9t hand b streets northwest. President
John g. Campbell presided. The object In
having the meeting sn open one was for
the purpose Of discussing matters of gen.
eral interest to the trade, particularly the
relations which should exist between the
employer and employed.
Prominent members Of the Master Paint
ers' Association had been invited and were
expected to attend the meeting, but through
q mistake in the date of the meeting Of
the Master Painters no bosses were pres
ent.
Secretary Meagher announced that COM
mitIee of the union will wait upon the boss
es at the meeting Of the association We'd
nesday evening next and arrange Tor
Joint meeting of the two organizations for
the purpose of concluding the trade rela-
tions which ought to exist between the
members of the union and the employers.
Mr.. MeaGher also made very encour-
aging statement of the condition of the
union. which, having been organized but
three weeks ago, has membership Of six
ty-f1ve and Is constantly increasing. He
also stated that the most prominent en-
and had expressed a desire to meet In con-
ference and he had no doubt Of the result
being satisfactory to both.
In the consideration of routine business,
the chairman of the contract committee re-
ported that he had been assured by the
brewers that no painters but those belong
ing to the brotherhood and having cards
bearing the seal of the Building Trades
Council would be employed upon their work
Mr.. SpOhn's Address.
In compliance with a request previously
made by the union, President Milford Spohn
of the Central Labor Union made a very
bic address on 1.-The Principles Of Trade
Unionism; the Proper Basis for Trade
Organiza tion." Addresses were also made
by Secretary Joseph F. Torrens of the
same organization and Mr.. w. F. Weber
| district organizer of the Central Labor
Union. At the conclusion of the speaking
a vote Of thanks was rendered the speakers.
The Washington Electric Club, which Is
composed of members of Local Union No
26, National brotherhood Of Electrical
Workers. held a delightful entertainment
last evening at their rooms, No. sos 11th
street northwest.
The attendance was quite large, many of
| the members having also invited some of
| their friends to be present In opening the
exercises of the evening Mr.. c. E. Moore,
| the librarian, made an address, during
which he related a number of interesting
events concerning the organization of the
club and its history up to the present time
The program and those who took part In 1t
were as follows: Music by a quartet, COM
posed Of Messrs. H. F. Galleher. B. F. Jud-
son, A. V. Holmes and A. E. Yundt; graph
ophone selections, MIR. NJ. o. Spring: banjo
selections, Messrs. Aaron Stern and John
Rosser; humorous rectations and witty
sayings, Mr.. David c. Bangs. At the close
of the entertainment a smoker was given.
Evening star., 1896-06-25
Correspondence Train to Chicago.

The train which has been placed at the
disposal of the corps of Washington cor
respondents by the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company to carry the correspondents to
the Chicago convention will leave Washing
ton Wednesday, July 1, at $50 pm. The
privileges of the train will be limited to the
correspondents whose names are in the
congressional directory, and persons thus
entitled who desire TO go to Chicago, and
who have not reported their names should
communicate with Mr.. Robert ]. Wynne of
the New York Press bureau, 14O6 G. street
before noon of Monday next. The assign
mentS of berths made for the ST. Louis trip
will stand unchanged, and the accommoda-
tions which now remain will be apportioned
among the late comers.
Mr.. Charles H. Mann, doorseeper of the
House press gallery, will leave for Chicago
this morning to confer with the convention
manasers for the purpose of securing more
consideration for the working correspond
ents than was accorded the latter at ST.
Louis.
Evening star., 1896-06-25
ADJUSTMENTS.

Kernan's Lyceum Theater-Manager
Kernan's fifth week Of popular burlesque
productions will be inaugurated next Mon
day night, and the coming week promises
to be the most successful of the summer
season. The subject of burlesque is the
''Mikado,' produced by Mr.. John Grieves
under the title of yum Yum's Mash" !"
Several new features will be introduced, in
Guiding an oriental ballet. New and elab-
crate scenery is being prepared, while the
costumes will be exceedingly artistic in de-
sign and beauty. The vaudeville perform
ance in the garden will be entirely changed.
and many new faces will appear, ali of
whom will come direct from the prominent
roof gardens of New York city.
Evening star., 1896-06-25
"Vive In MiIitafre!"
10 the Editor of The Evening Star:

Evening
In reading an editorial relating to
Guards at tile White House in The Star,
it seems that objections have been raised
to appointing soldiers in uniform from the
barracks; the uniforms have been object
ed to. The Star is right in asking why OBJ
lection is made, but what the writer wish
es to know is, who is it that objects? Sure
ly no American citizen. 1 am French
man by birth, and no Frenchman is
ashamed of his nations army; he gories
in the uniform 1t wears. Frances zenith
of prosperity has come through her army
and Americas independence the same, yet
one respects her nations defense and the
other rather considers it a subject to be
ashamed Of. Americas patriotism Is ex-
pended all on her flag and little on the de-
tenders Of 1t. p. M. b,
Evening star., 1896-06-25
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount vernon at a.,
10 am and go pm, and for Marshall
Hall at 10 a. m, 2:30 and $50 pm.
Steamer River Queen for Indian Head
and intermediate landings at $50 a.m., and
for Marshall Hall at $50 pm.
Seamer Washington for Norfolk ana
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Steamer John Sylvester for Colonlai
Beach at o am
Trains leave the Baltimore and OHIO sta
ton for Bay Ridge at 9:15 am. and 4:2s
pm.
Steamer Samuel ]. Pentz for River View
at 9;i5 am, 2 and 6:45 pm.
Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach
at am.
Cars to Arlington leave every hour trom
13h street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Mount Vernon Park.-Cars leave every
hour from 1872 street and pennsylvania
avenue.
Evening star., 1896-06-25
Wants n Divorce.

Leila A. Fitch has petitioned for divorce
from Sidney A. Fitch, to whom she was
married, at Buffalo, n. Y, May 10. 1880.
when she was but seventeen years of age,
and her husband. she says, was nearly
sixty. Mrs Fitch charges her husba ID
with cruelty, and asks for the custody of
their child, and for the privilege of re-
Stunning her maiden name of Melon.
Evening star., 1896-06-25

One fare round trip to Buffalo, n. Y, via
Pennsylvania railroad. Account National
Educational Association, the Pennsylvania
railroad Will sell round trip tickets to Buff
falo July > ard at one fare, plus 81 men,
berstip fee. valid for return July IL to II.
with extension until July 81 by deposit with
joint agent Through sleeper to Buffalo on
7I0 pm. trai,i.-Advt
Evening star., 1896-06-25
Reduced Rates to Richmond via
PennsylXania RnilrOnd.

For the reunion of the Confederate Vet
Grams at Richmond, June 30 to July 2, the
PENNSYLVANIA railroad will sell. June q
to July ., rGund-trip tickets between Wash
inston and Richmond at rate of S2.6S tick
cts available for passage on all regular
trains and good to return to July 3.-Adyt
Evening star., 1896-06-25
Miss Tracey Seriously Ill.

A letter has been received here from Col
John Tracey, superintendent Of charities
who was suddenly called to the bedside of
his daughter. Miss Minnie Tracey, at AS
toria, N. Y, stating that his daughter is
dangerously i'll of typhoid fever, and that
her recovery is doubtful. Miss Tracey is
well known In Washington, where she has
surg a number of times in private homes.
She also sang here with the Hinrichs'
Opera Company before it broke up, and
with Sousa's Band.
Evening star., 1896-06-25
Deer Park and berkeley Special.

Commencing Monday. June 15, the b. and
o. X. r. will place in service a special fast
express train for the accommodat ton of
those desiring to visit the summer resorts
along the main line of the road. The train
will be equipped with first-class coaches
and buffet parlor car, and will run on the
following schedule: Leave Baltimore IL 40
am. Washington. 1925 pm; arrive Mar
tinsburg. 2:50 pm: Hancock, 3:O7 pm. ;
Berkeley Springs. 3;35 pm; Cumberland,
430 pm: Keyser. 512 PM; Piedmont,
b:25 pm: Deer Park, 6:12 pm: Mountain
Lake Park, 6:1S p.m.; Oakland, 6:22 pm: !:
Grafton, p.m.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-06-25
ParlOr Cars for Deer Park and Vir-
ginfH SPRINGS.

Commencing Monday. June 10, the B. and
o. K. r. will operate line Of buffet parlor
cars between Baltimore, Washington and
Staunton, and another between Baltimore
Washington and Deer Park, Oakland,
Mountain Lake Park and Grafton. The car
for Staunton will be attached to express
leaving Washington 30 am, and the
car for Deer Park and Grafton to the Deer
Park and Berkeley special leaving Wash
ington station 1885 p.m.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-06-25

Boards any length you want, nice
and wide. for one cent foot or one dollar
Per 100 feet, or so for 1000 feet. Frank
Libbey & Co., 9th st. and New York ave-
Sash. doors, blinds, builders hardware
advertisement
Evening star., 1896-06-25

Just as Charles Fennelly kissed Louise
Costelli in Van Courtlandt Park. New York
Sunday during a binding thunder show
er, he was struck and killed by lightning.
While walking on the south bound track
Of the New York Central and Hudson
River railroad at Sing Sing with two
friends. Miss Mamie Bowe, aged twen-
ty-eight, was struck by the Albany and
New York express and killed instantly
1t has been made public in Paris that
through the Intervention of Minister Eustis
the life of a young Frenchman sentenced to
be shot in Cuba was saved.
Evening star., 1896-06-25
Scashore Excursions via PennsyIva-
MIA RailrOQd.

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
Good to return until the following Tues
Gay.-Adyt
Evening star., 1896-06-25

IF YOU HESITATE YOU ARE LOST.
Better order cots at once or you will GER
tainIy pay more for same NJ. NOTES, 63I
and 639 Louisiana ave. NV.
Evening star., 1896-06-25

On Friday evening. June 26, a grand ball
will be gi, en-, also an exhibition of fancy
dances by fifty children Of Miss Clara Ste
vens' acf DENY. Trains leave B. and o. de-
pot for Bay Ridge at 9:15 am. and 4:2S
pm. Rate, 80 cents for adults and % cents
for children-Adyt.
Evening star., 1896-06-25
Case POstnOned.

The case Of Emil West, the proprietor Of
a mems furnishing establishment on 7th
street, charged with arson, for an alleged
attempt to set fire to the establishment Of
Eiseman Brothers, at 7th and E streets,
Monday evening last, which was set for
hearing today in the Police Court, has been
postponed until Saturday.
Evening star., 1896-06-25

sion tickets from Washington to Baltimore
for all trains of Saturday and Sunday,
June q and 2S. at the rate Of SIPS for the
round trip. valid for return passage until
following Monday.-Advt
Evening star., 1896-06-25
Divorce Granted.

Judge Cox has granted Blanche E. Wise
a divorce from James d. Wise. The pa
pers in the case Were, withheld from pub
liclticn
Evening star., 1896-06-25

THERE'S NOT THE LEAST INJURY
to carpets by our cleaning process. We clean
carpets and rugs CT delicate texture as
easily as those of ordinary quality.
Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks., ,631-5 Mass aV.
Evening star., 1896-06-25

Trustees sale OF the brick dwelling No.
13l4 b street northeast takes place tomor-
row at 5:iJ o'clock. and of Nos. 1926 and
132S at o'clock See advertisement.
Evening star., 1896-06-25

Boards any length You want, nice
and wide, for one cent foot or one dollar
Jer 100 feet, or SO for 1000 feet Frank
LiObey Co., 9Th st. and New York ave.
Sash, doors. blinds, builders' hardware.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1896-06-25
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Columbia Phonograph Company. 910
Pennsylvania avenue northwest.-Exhibi-
tion of the Graphophone and Kinetoscope.
Chew ms. p:.k-Ns--.c
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Burlesque.
New National Theater-''Dr. Bill"
Evening star., 1896-06-25

YOU'LL, HARDLY KNOW YOUR Carpets
that were so soiled and dusty after we've
cleaned them. We take out all the dust,
suots and stains Insure carpets against
loss. NJ r. THORP, 4SS Maine ave.
Evening star., 1896-06-25

Money TO lend at 5 and per cent on real
estate. Frank I. Rawlings, 1905 Pa. ave.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1896-06-25

Plenty of pure blood for nourishing the tis-
sues of the body is requisite for good health
This is obtained with DIR. j. w. Bulls Pills,
the best blood maker and tissue builder.
Evening star., 1896-06-25

Gas Ranges. The Dangler. put up and
stove, ST. A Eberly's Sons, I1S 7th NV.
Evening star., 1896-06-25

THE SUN AND THE RAIN
make the grass grow quickly. Ought to be
cut often. Having your own mower saves
money. Garter" Lawn Mowers are best.
S2JUup. C. T Carter & Co., COG Pa. ave.
Evening star., 1896-06-25

Fred. Geyer of 927 ID street nor thwest in
formed the detective office this morning
that a saddle and breeching were stolen
from the stable in rear of his house Tues
do nitrbt
Evening star., 1896-06-25

Wall Paper, House Painting and Window
Shades.
RICHARD w. HENDERSON. .1113 F st.n.w.
Evening star., 1896-06-25

Reduced prices on bal. Of Leonard hard
wood Refriserators. A. Eberly's Sons, he
9Th NV.
Evening star., 1896-06-25

A LONG STORY IN FEW WORDS.
We paper rooms with exquisite paper-do
finest works. up. NOLTE, $40 9th st.
Evening star., 1896-06-25
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Dress Parade mt Fort Myer.

The hour of the 9th Cavalry dress parade
at Fort Myer tomorrow has been changed
to 1890 am.
Evening star., 1896-06-25
EXCURSIONS ETC.
PALACE STEAMER JANE MoSEIEY
NAMES HER FIRST TRIP To PINEY Pol

Ihe cborfsters OF st. Johns will leave Washing.
ton on Tuesday morning at O'Clock the steamer,
Jane M0seley for their annual outing at Pfnay
Point The choir will be accompanied by the Cecil
ian quartet Of ladies. Miss Alys Marble mandolin
soicist' .rd MI; Arthur Mayo, pianist A largo
Pirey Point End remain with them during the
outing, whish will last about ten days. Those who
hitNe been with this choir their former trips 70
PfEey Point Will remember with pleasure .he de-
ligbtful time experienced during their stay.
Persons wishing TO visit Piney Point get
tickets for the round trip for 81 at the office On
tie boat. THoS. W. WILLIAMS. Proprietor.
MUCH ABOUT MARRIAGE-wE WE'D WE
WOULD WE'D, WE WOULDN'T WE'D" Some
Sonday night sermons in JRe and July. by
Pastor K. Hcz Sven, Second Baptist church
Auditorium. 4th st. and Va. ave. sc. je253ts
Evening star., 1896-06-25

To the DcmOCrNffC National COnyen.
tfon Mt Chicago, ILL.,, via Pennsyl-
vania RailrOnd.
On account of the national democratic
convention at Chicago, ILL.,, the Pennsylva-
MIA railroad will sell July 3 to 6, Inclusive.
round trip tickets to Chicago at rate of one
fare, tickets to be good for return passage
until July H. The District of Columbia del
egates and alternates to the convention
will use the Pennsylvania railroad,-Advt
Evening star., 1896-06-25

ard wide, for one cent a foot or one dollar
Fer 100 feet, or $40 for 1900 feet. Frank
Jibhey & Co., 9th st. and New York ave-
Sash, doors. blinds, builders hardware.
Advertisement
Evening star., 1896-06-25

The Perfection of Cycle Making
is the "Kankakee'' Bicycle. The latest OF
'96 wheels-and those who've seen them say
the best. 500, $50 ard 500 Special discount
for cash. BARKER, 7th & d s.w. 1t
Evening star., 1896-06-25
$1,000 to Chicago and Return via
Is. and o. II. r..

For the democratic national convention,
to be held at Chicago, the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad will sell round-trip tickets to
that point from Washington, July 3 to 0.
good to return leaving Chicago until 18th,
inclusive, at rate of S17.OO for the round
trim D-Adyf
Evening star., 1896-06-25

Bicycles at Sloan's. 1907 G. street, tomor-
row at II m. and p.m.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-06-25

The furniture of foreign minister at
Sloan's, 14OI G street. Saturday.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-06-25
THE SUN AND T

No mere leaky vapor stoves. Get the
Dangler A Eberlys Sons, 11S 1th NV.
Evening star., 1896-06-25
Get Ready for the c. e.

UCt Hestuy IOr Tie z. E.
If you need Flags or Bunting, see us
We're headquarters for Decorations of tha
character. Hammocks, Csc. up. Awnings
s2.39 up. Copeland & Co, 400 11th st. 1t
Evening star., 1896-06-25

Johnston's special reduction groceries, p. q
Evening star., 1896-06-25
The Rest is the Chccpest

as far as ice is concerned. Kennebec Ice Is
the best, because the purest-the cheapest,
because it lasts longest. INDEPENDENT 7
ICE co. serves pure Kennebec Ice-and
gives full weight. Order from drivers or at
offices, 910 Pa. ave-, and 310S Water st. 1t