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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15

The knights of Harmony Lodge, No. 81
Knights Of Pythias, gave musical and lit
erary entertainment last night at their cas-
tie hall. 94 Pennsylvania avenue north
west. to their numerous friends. The hall
was beautifully decorated with palms and
cut flowers. The program was a long one
and was cleverly- rendered by some Of the
best local talent. The opening remarks, mac de
by Grand Chancellor District Of Columbia)
]. K. Mangum, were most appropriate. Rev.
c. L. Pate followed the grand chancellor in
feeling speech on the order, it's aims and
the good results of Its work in this COM
mLnity. At this point the literary and must
cal part Of the entertainment began, and
was much enjoyed by all present. 1t con-
sisted Of dramatic sketch by Messrs Bar
row and Haywood. vocal solo by B. w.
Beebe. recitation by Mrs Mary NJ. Haywood,
vocal solo by Miss JEANNE Haywood, songs
by the Epworth League Dudes, vocal solo
by ]. H. Cathell. recitation by little Roerta
Baum, and songs by the Empire Quartet
After this elaborate performance Mr. g. NJ
Holmal. grand chancellor Of the state Of
Massachusetts,, made appropriate remarks,
and invited all present to remain and par
take of the bountiful supply of refresh
ments, which were then served
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15
In Her Room.

William Brooks. aged seventeen, and VIM
Johnson. aged nineteen, both colored, were
arrested last evening by Policemen Maher
and Harrison, upon warrant sworn out by
Benz. Nailor, charging them with house
breaking. Nailor lives on 33d street near
the csBaL and the crime was committed at
o'clock in the morning night before last
John Randolph, also colored was arrested
on suspicion of being connected with the
other two, but he was later released from
custody.
The boys obtained access to the house by
cutting several stats and opening shut
ter. Nothing was found stolen in the house.
The robbers were found in the room Of Eliza
Cans. and 1t is supposed that an attempt
was to have been made to assault her. She
midnight marauders took fright, but they
were recognized by the girl, who swore out
warrants for their arrest, through Ben.
Nailor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15

Cycling on Asphalt.

Frem the New York Tribune.
A good deal of nonsense Is talked and
some printed about the danger of slipping
on wet asphalt pavements. An asphalt
pavement that is simply wet is not special
ly dangerous if one rides carefully and in
a straight line, nearly as straight as
possible A sudden curve or swerve is to
be avoided most carefully. 1t is when the
pavement is muddy that it is really dan
oerous. Then the rider must exercise spe-
cial caution 10 escape tumble and pos
sibly some broken bones. 1t is we'll to
bear in mind that the rear wheel of BIZ
cycle may slip two or three inches without
producing serious results but slight slip
with the front wheel may lead to a sudden
dismount or fall. In crossing car tracks,
especially if they are wet or slippery, 1t is
wise to go at as nearly right angle as
possible, at least with the front wheel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15
AFTER PENSION MONEY.
This City Still the Mecca for
Cracks.

Cranks.
FRANK Walker. colored. twenty-five years
old, was an early caller at the pension of
flee this morning, where he was willing to
receive portion of the money appropriated
for veterans of the late war He had not
been in the military service, but he imag-
ined the government had injured him and
that was why he wanted money. His con-
duct was 50 peculiar that the pension Of
fcials feared trouble and sent for the DO
lice. Officers Barnes and Sullivan respond
ed and escorted the man to police head
quarters, where he was interviewed by
Sanitary Officer Frank.
Il came here from Natchcz Mississippi"
he said. arriving here this morning.
came to get my pension. At my home l
got $40 from the bank, but they would give
Inc no more. and so 1 came here"
Were you ever in the army or navy?"
he was asked.
mo. sir; was his response, "but the
United States injured me-"
"WhAre?"
Here" he answered, pointing to a scar
on his cheek, land l want my pension for
it."
On questions not relating to the pension
the man seemed perfectly rational. He was
held for examination and will probably be
sent on his journey home.
Evan Miles, who came here from LuZerne
county, Pennsylvania, to see the President
was sent home last evening, and. so long as
he could not see the President he was glad
to get away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15
THE COURTS.

Court of Appeals-Present. the Chief Jus
tice. Mr.. Justice Morris and Mr.. Justice
Shepard.
No ,5s Slack agt Perrine ct AL end No.
tinued by c. Carlisle and ]. NJ. Wilson
for appellces, and by A. S. Wcrthington
for appellants.
Equity Court No. Judge Cox
In re Cfas. Meredith, Catherine Gross.
Mary f. Fentress. Fannie Sanders, Sarah
Williams and Arthur Brumbry: inluisi-
tons i'll lunacy confirmed. Gordon agt.
Mcleod: pro confesso against certain de-
PENDANTS granted Moore sgt. Shoemaker;
decree auieting title in part ard dismiss
amend bill granted. Robey agt Fenton;
sale finally ratified and cause referred to
aunitor. Shoemaker agt. Shoemaker; Mar
tina L. Shoemaker appointed guardian ad
Item. Durfee agt Siebel; decree dismiss
ing bill. Welty agt Welty: divorce a vim
mat. granted. Fowler agt. Dyer: amended
decree reforming deed.
Circuit Court No. Judge Bradley
Du Val & Co. ast Commercial Fire In
surance Company; verdict for defendant
Wilkins & Co. agt. Hillman; Judgment
against defendant for costs as per man
cate; judgment of condemnation of proper
~ ATTACHED: judgment of conIemna lion
against Northeast Bank and Peter c. Gar
den, garnishees, and marshal directed to
pay $500 from proceeds of sale of property
to Anthony Luliey for rent Of premises
Garrett agt Garrett; motion for new trial
iiled. United States ex rel Simmons agt.
District of Columbia Commissioners; rule
to show cause.
circuit Court No. Judge McComas.
Collins agt. lexington AMI Soldiers
Home Railway Company: verdict for plain
tiff for $4,000. Copeland ct al. act I.opan.
verdict for plaintiff for s13J. with inter. 1t
from September II. 1892. Hurst agt Clark:
on trial.
Criminal Court No. Judge Cole.
United States agt John Bernard and
Walter Dcnnelly. violating policy law
nolle pros. United States ast Frederick
Nelson and Frank Lewis, larceny from the
person; on trial.
Criminal Court No. 2-Chief Justice Ring
ham.
United States agt. James Perkins. gaming
table; sentence Jail, thirty days United
States agt. William Turner housebrea king
sentence. Albany, two years. United States
agt. Edward Jackson and Maria Davis
housebreaking; on trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15
AN INSPIRING CEREMONY,
Presentation to Light Battery c of
Portrait of Mai. RinErOId

presentation to Light battery G of n
Portrait of Maj. RinggOld.
pleasing ceremony occurred at the
Washington barracks this morning when
Gen. j. J. Reynolds, or behalf of the Off
GERS and ex-officers Of light battery C, third
artillery, presented to the battery a fine
portrait, by Gilbert, of Major Ringgold
one of the heroes Of the Mexican war. The
officers and men were in full dress uniform
and the scene was one which will never be
forgotten by those present. Gen. Reynolds
spoke most feelingly and eloquently Of his
old comrade in arms. whom he buried on
the field where he fell covered with honor
and immortal in the military annals Of the
country Capt. Lancaster, for the battery
accepted the portrait. and all present took
part in collation. at his quarters after the
conclusion Of the ceremonies. To the off,
GERS and men Of the battery the occasion
vas especially inspiring, as Ringgold COM
manded this battery from 1888 to 1886
when. on May g, at Palo Alto, he was
severely wounded. dying three days later.
He equipped the battery as horse artillery
ard commanded it as such during the
Mexican war. The battery is the same
that was on parade Tuesday when the
Hancock statue was dedicated. The men
were given holiday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15
n Horses Long Lem.

The most tremendous leap / ever knew
a horse to take" says Sir Claude de Cres-
pigny, In his memoirs was out with the
Cheshire hounds at Marbury, in 1870 A
fine mare l was riding cleared a ive-foot
fence with a bound that covered over thir-
ty-one feet. We measured II directly after
ward. and II was stated at the time to be
the second best jump in point of length on
record, the best being thirty-three feet.
This latter jump, however, which was per-
formed by Chandler, at Warwick is open
to much doubt. After the horse had made
1t his rider had to finish the race, weigh in
and dress before taking any measurements
Meanwhile several spectators on horseback
had ridden over the course"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15
wHALEBOATs COME INTO USE.
New Bedford RejOices in a Demand
From the Cubans.

New Bedford Rejoices in a Demand
From the Cubans.
From the New Bedford MassD Journal.
Whaleboats have taken sudden rise in
price on account of the mysterious demand
for them along shore. Boats which were
thought good for nothing but kindling
wood command a large price, and in fact
at present are unobtainabie. These old
and about worn-cut craft. which formerly
brought anywhere from 81 to s. are now
bringing from So TO $50.
A rather strange and foreign-appearing
person turned up along shore Tuesday in
auiring about these craft. and purchasing
heavily. He succeeded In creating a cor
ner in whaleboats, and now there are very
few to be had at any price. He is un-
doubleday an agent of the Cuban insur-
gents. The boats that were purchased here
will be shipped to New York on the pro-
peller City of Fitchburg. number have
already been shipped. 1t is said these
craft will be used in landing arms and am
munition from the filibusters as they near
the Cuban coast. They will probably load
these boats with their cargo and row
quickly ashore. take their goods from them
and leave the boats to rot on the beach or
to be proudly captured by the Spanish SOL
diers.
report has gone forth that these boats
were taken to the New York boat at night
but such is rot the case. The Journal man
witnessed the landing of some of these
boats in the afternoon at the propeller
dock The mysterious purchasers of these
ooatS has been to Provincetown. Edgar
town, Boston. and, in fact, all along the
eastern New England coast, buying whale
boats, yawl boats. and any kind OF open
boat winch can be pressed into the re-
CURED service of the Cuban cause New
boats are not wanted. As these, craft are
only used once old ones can be patched
Up and made sufficiently seaworthy TO do
the work intended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15
INSPECTION OF STOCK y.nps
treatment of Animals A.
Transportatioa

Acuns Secretary Dabney Of the Asricul-
'Orai department has issued the following
general order TO inspectors in regard "a
the treatment Of animals:
IL Is the desire of this department that
'he innuence OF all employees should be
'Seo 30 Tar as is warranted by law. for
the purpose OF securing the humane treat
hent OF animals in transportation and in
ehe STOCK yards. Depriving animals of food
anu drink Tor unusual periods. beating and
worrying them are all practices calculated
70 make tie animals feverish and their
nieat unWholesome, and should be dlscoun
Sehdced ana prevented. You will there
loie, give SUCH instructions to your sinh
oLulhates as VIII insure careful treatment
~ any animals which they NAV be called
.poh 10 nandle, and will also lead tham
10 use their influence for the same end
with al other persons with whom they
come in contact 'es
lou VIII please make an Investigation
VI inc manner In which animals are trans
ported and handled by the railroad corn
pahles and stock yards which come unyjnr
!our observation. and make such sugges-
.iois as may occur to you, with a view
Vi improving the service and protectiny
Ihlilais from undue suffering or cruelty
ILJufeu animals which are eyidep,ly sTF
leflhs severe lain should be promnfIv ,a
ported to the humane societies uriasS ~,
owner or the stock yards company nro,,
time" ie"Sohdoie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15
HEARING on THE TAWNEY BILL.
Clerks Who Are For and Against the
Measure Afraid to Speak About 1t.


Measure Afraid to Speak AbOut 1t.
The House committee on reform in tho
civil service gave a hearing late this
afternoon on the Tawney annuity bill.
Representative Meredith presented a Pc
titicn to the committee signed by about $50
clerks in opposition to the bill, and an
rcunccd his intention to speak against
the measure before final sction is taken on
it.
Mr.. A. D. Tolman Of the War Depart
ment spoke against the bill. He made the
claim that there would be more clerks out
spoken in their opposition to the measure
if it were not for the fact of their being
afraid to do so. He alleged that the sub
chiefs Of the department are in favor of
the bill, and that their clerks are there
fore afraid to announce their opposition to
ii.
Mr.. Meredith said that if this We're true
ii was a shameful state Of affairs, and
that any official who would discharge
clerk for expressing an opinion ought TO be
disc harg.d himself.
Mr. Tawney said that men who favored
the bill also seemed afraid to speak OFT
about it. Chairman Brosius remarked
that he thought that the fears of the
clerks on both sides were unfounded, and
Mr.. Tolman admitted that such was prob
ably the case.
Mr.. Tolman proceeded to make a vigor-
cur attack on the bill. beginning with its
alleged unconstitutionality and pointing
out as he went along it's Objectionable
features to those who were opposed to IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15
To Make House Plants Grow.

From Popular Science News
10 make house plants grow, Prof. Boosof
says: Saturate the earth around them
every DAY with the coffee left over at
breakfast Five or six drops OF ammonia
10 every pint of water once a week will
make them flourish. To make dubious
mowers bloom, I'LL flower pot half full OF
quickhme and the remainder with good
earth' plant the bulbs and keep the earth
damp. The heat of the lime, tempered by
passing through the earth. will cause tbs
pulb to send forth shoots to blossom The
colors of red and violet flowers are rendered
extremely brilliant by covering the earth
IN their pots with about one-half inch of
pulverized charcoal Charcoal does ri , q.
feet yellow flowers at all in this way,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15
THE GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY.
for the Annual Field
Day Tomorrow.

The fine weather today and the promise
Of the weather bureau. Fair tonight and
Saturday" is having wonderfully stim-
uating effect on the attendance on the Ma
tiCnal Geographic Society's field meeting
at Charlottesville tomorrow. 1t is esti-
mated that 400 will participate. The COM
mittee II reception at Charlottesville,
which includes the mayor, the president Of
the chamber of commerce, DR.. Randolph,
the rector If the university; Mr.. r. ID. An
derson, Prof. w. NJ. Thornton. Mrs A. II.
futile, regent of Albemarle Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution;
Mrs. Prof. Lisle, Mrs. DR.. Randolph and
others, are making great preparations at
their end of the line, and it is probable that
Charlottesville will add a hundred to the
company. 1t should be thoroughly under
stood that the train leaves promptly at 8
o'clock, and that children between five
and twelve will be half price SD; under
five years free.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15
Glucose Imitation of Honey,

From the Chicago Triblne
How much adulterated honey is sold in
Chicago? That is hard to TELL" said Dr.
Z. {. Butler president of the state Bee
keepers Association, but there is a great
deal Of glucose which is sold for honey.
1t is said since August Chicago has re-
ceived 500 tons Of honey. Some people say
over 1000 tons have been sold The in
crease Is all glucose. Adulteration is con-
fined wholly to strained honey 1t is i'm
possible for human art to produce zeal
honey in the comb which Is not a
bungl'ng affair. l once saw an attempt by
celebrated German to initiate the bee
and the work looked fairly well until it
was placed alongside Of real honevcomb
when 1t was evident it was a bad job.
'Beekeepers feel sore over the sale Of
glucose for the real article, and we will
go before the legislature at its next ses-
sion and ask that it be made a criminal
ofense. The aduiteration lowers the price
OF honest honey and Injuries it's sale at any
price"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15
Prefers Kindness to Cbicnuo

From the Chicago Tribune.
Dr. w. ID. Lonergan read in the Chicago
papers OF Charles Broadway Rouss. a
wealthy New York merchant. who offered
ms store TO any person who would cure
him of blindness.
Inc noon rain carried the Chicago doc
.ot 10 New york, and the next day found
M" IN consultation with the Broadway
nm' VINO was reported to be grad
ually going blind. There was no nronoisa y,
me store or Of specific sum in the event
Dur1ns the course OF the conversation the
ocAso man intimated that II cure was
attempted il might be necessary Gov ,bs
New Yorker TO remain in Chicago for a
That settles it." remarked the Rroad-
way Merchant would not live in Chi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15
He Took the Baft.

From the New York Tribune
Once upon a time. to wit, last October
there was a man. and his name was En-
gene Green Of Syracuse 1t fell out that on
a certain day Eugene decided to go fishing
and he procured an empty spool from his
sister on which to wind his line. But either
rate or the merry little god of love
prompted him TO look at the spool, when.
behold, he saw thereon these words writ
ten: whoever finds this will confer a
favor by writing to Miss Lena Drake. Will
mantle, Conn. To this request Eugene
PAID prompt heed. Miss Drake answered
his missive; in due time photographs were
exchanged and pledges of affection wert,
given and received. All this could end I'm
only one way. Mr.. Green went to Wilt
manure the other day. He saw the girl was
conquered by her charms. married her on
the spot and they have been happy ever
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15
A $500 Tree.

From Inc DOFer Tky.D NcWs.
A few days ago a company bought of
J. w. Adams of Pullin all his walnut tim
Der, from twelve inches up. at a good
price. In cutting the timber they came
across an old walnut tree that lad been
blown down for at least thirty years. and
had been threatens to be burned UP sew
eral times, but when they made an eN-
animation of Ii they found 1t to be a bird
eye walnut worth considerable money. The
company gave Mr.. Adams 500 for it. II
measured seventy feet, and they will get
$40 per foot, which will amount to s. 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15
Groom Mt Seventy-TwO.
he Naw York Evening Telegram.

From the New York EVcnihg TeIegraifn.
More than usual interest was attached
to the wedding of Miss Alice Tinkham VAL
lette of Sprague to Walter B. Hall. the
former mail carrier between the main
office and the branch Office. which took
place at the groom's home, in Meri6en,
Conn.,, the other evening. The Rev. A. T.
Randall of st. Andrews Episcopal Church
officiated. The groom is seventy-two years
old and Is worth about $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15
Church Farming.

The Methodist Church at Winsde, Neb.,
rented and planted to wheat sixty acres Of
land, the crop to be sold for the benefit Of
the church. and the example has been fol-
lowed by another Methodist Church at
Wayne, in the same state, the latter having
rented a farm near the village, on which
wheat, corn and garden truck will be grown
to lift debt of several hundred dollars on
the church property. Other churches are
expected to adopt the same plan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15
To Actas Secretary,

Assistant Secretary Hamlin has been
designated by the President to act as Secre-
tary of the Treasury whenever 1t may be-
come necessary during the ensuing six
months by reason OF the absence of Secre-
tary Carlisle. He will also act whenever
the latter is engaged on important special
matters. These designations are for six
Assistant Secretaries Hamlin, Wike and
Giicti
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15

From the Boston Herald.
There IS no doubt that Commissioner
Warlng is 4 great street sweeper He says
that of the ALI miles of Streets in New
York city there is not one now that Is not
swept at least once a day. Streets meas
uring go miles are swept twice a day, and
twenty miles are swept three or four times
day, while there are certain streets
where they keep at it all days long. Prob
ably this is more sweeping than is done IN
any other city on this continent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15
The Slack Appeal.

The hearing In the Court Of Appeals in
the matter Of the contest for the possession
Of the children of the late VIM. H. Slack
was concluded this afternoon, the court. of
course. reserving its decision. A decision in
the case Is expected, however, some time
pext month,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15

From the Chicago Tribune.
Twenty children in Milwaukee have been
injured by runaway horse. AS is usual
in such casualties. the beast was "fasten-
ed to waight-a fiction which Is reaping
almost as many victims as the "unIoaded"
firearm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15

In the case of Raymond S. Collins
against the lexington and Soldiers Home
Railway Company. the jury today awarded
him $4,000 damages. He was a conductor
on the road, and claimed that August II,
1893. while collecting fares, he was thrown
off the car by the breaking of a post on IL.
and severely injured. He claimed $4,000
Damages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15
Government ReceiDfa.

National bank notes received today for
redemption. $629.34I. Government receipts
From internal revenue. s564. DID; customs,
$3GOOG4; miscellaneous, $57 sos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15
Fir.t Tenne..ee Di.trict,

The republican convention of the first
congressional district of Tennessee yester-
day selected w. P. Brownlow of Jones'
boro and H. Clay Jarvis Of RoSersville as
delegates to the St. Louis convention, and
adopted strong resolutions instructing them
Clay Evans for Vice President. B. Bron-
son was nominated for presidential elector
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-15
CAPITOL TOPICS.
Indian APPROXIMATION conferred.

lhuiun appropriation COnfereeA.
The conferees of the two houses on the
Ir dian appropriation bill have agreed to
allow the amen ment made in the Senate
in regard to government aid to sectarian
Indian schools to stand. but it is believed
that when reported to the House the agree
ment will not be accepted. II not, another
conference will be ordered, probably with
Instructions to stand by the provision as
originally made by the House. The Senate
amendment gave two years extension to
the sectarian schools.
The Rinaker-DOwning Contest
The elections committee No. 1 of the
House held meeting to discuss the action
of the House in recomm!tting the Rinaker-
Downing contested election case, with in
structions to recount the disputed ballots,
but as the committee did not have official
Information of the action of the House
nothing was done today. The partisans of
Mr.. Rinaker will urge the immediate adop-
ton of a resolution instructing the SER
geant-at-arms to proceed to Illinois and
subpoena the clerks of the counties of the
district, with an order to bring the election
ballots forthwith to the bar of the House
for recount. They believe that the bal
lots can be recounted and a final decision
reached if prompt action is taken before
the adjournment of Congress.