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Evening star., 1896-10-01
DIR. H. C. SHERMAN DEAD.
One of the Best known Musicians
Passes Away Suddenly.

One of the Best known Musicians
Passes Away Suddenly.
Dr. Henry c. Sherman died at his coun-
try horae, "Olney." very suddenly Tuesday,
Under exceedingly sad circumstances. Dur
ing the gale Mr.. Sherman started out to
look after his horse, when two large trees
were blown over, falling very near him,
and the roof from the dwelling house was
hurled to the ground. He ran back into the
house, threw himself in chair and ex-
pired His wife and three children were In
the room at the time Of his death.
DIR. Sherman was one Of the best-knoWn
musicians in this District. He was 4
pianist of the highest attainments. and
commenced the study of that instrument
when quite a young lad. Before he was
twenty years old. he had control of the Or
gan at the Fourth Presbyterian Church on
9th street, and later went to st. Aloysius
Church, where he remained In charge OF
the music for many years. When All Souls
Church was first erected DR.. Sherman went
there. and for several years conducted its
music. and then he returned to st. Alloy
sius for another long term. He was re-
Gently in charge of the organ at St.
Thomas Episcopal Church.
DR.. Sherman did not confine himself to
simply church work. for he was the musi-
an organization of male voices. and to his
careful drilling was due the fact that this
body was enabled to win the prize at the
National Saengerfest in New York in 1871.
the first American male singing society
that ever entered into competition with the
German associations. singing the same
songs and in the German language.
DIR. Sherman also conducted several ANA
teur operatic performances, notably the
first representation of "Pinafore" ever
given in this country. When the present
Choral Society was formed DR.. Sherman
was chosen its musical director. and
held that position for many years until he
voluntarily reiinquished the charge, and he
also was its conductor last year.
The degree of doctor of music was con-
ferred upon Mr.. Sherman by Georgetown
University in 1892 DR.. Sherman married
Miss Susan Mcconnell. a contralto singer
of good reputation. and she and three chill
dren survive him.
Evening star., 1896-10-01
West End w, c. T. u,

The annual meeting of the West End w.
c. T. u. was held last Monday evening at
the residence OF Mrs. r. w. Fernandez.
There was a large attendance of members
and several visitors. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs.
Clinton Smith, president; Mrs. S. NJ. Wes-
cott first vice president; Mrs. Willie Mich
olson, second vice president; Mrs. Susie
Irwin. corresponding secretary; Mrs. E.
McGlue, recording secretary; Mrs. Noerr,
treasurer; all reflections. In a few ap-
propriate words Mrs. Fernandez on behalf
OF tEe society presented the president with
a bunch of beautiful roses. Though taken
by surprise, Mrs. Smith, in accepting the
flowers, responded in her usual felicitous
manner, pledging her best efforts during
the coming year. After the business OF the
evening was concluded refreshments were
&. ryei
Evening star., 1896-10-01
PREPARING FOR THE CAMPAIGN.
Salvation Army to Do Active Work
This Autumn.

This Autumn.
The Salvation Army is preparing to eX.
tend its work in Washington. Commander
and Mrs. Booth-Tucker were both much
impressed with the city and its people
during their visits at the time of the Chris
tian Endeavor convention and at the time
Of the Washington Grove camp-meeting,
and determined to do all in their power
to aid that work here, which the Salvation
Army can do more effectively than other
organizations. The consul herself is COM
Ing here in November to hold special meet
1ngs and other prominent army officers
are expected from time to time for the
same purpose while another Washington
corps is likely to be established upon the
return next month of Staff Captain Blanche
Cox from her thousand-mile tour through
the surrounding states with her cavalry bri-
gade of women warriors. which has attracted
so much attention and has been so sue
cessful in bringing the gospel to many
neglected people
Ensign Annie Worthington and Lieut.
Mary Hopkins the officers in charge of tho
present Washington corps at 93a Pennsyl-
Nania avenue, who have faithfully carried
on their open air and indoor meetings and
all their other work right through tha
hot season. are arranging for series OF
special meetings at their hall, the first
of which is TO occur Tuesday evening at
s o'clock. when Capt. Fryer of Phladel-
phia, who plays and sings, and is an elo-
quent speaker, is tC take part. His special
mission is to organize Washington branch
of the Mercy-Box League, one of the rue
cessful new projects Of Commander and
Mrs. Booth-Tucker. which now has nearly
@,WO members throughout the United
States, including quite number in WASH
ington, who got the little Mercy boxes
at the Salvation Army camp-meeting at
Washington Grove, and have since been
depositing at least a cent a week I'm them
for the rescue and slum work Of the army,
which is what each member Of the league
promises to do.
Evening star., 1896-10-01
COLUMBIAN UNIVERSITY.
Opening Of the Different Department.
Last Night.

The seventy-sixth year of ;he Column
bian University was inaugurated yesterday
under the most favorable circumstances.
Already more than 900 students have ma
circulated in the various schools and this
number will be considerably Increased by
the time the work is fairly under way All
the departments Of the university held
their opening exercises and of all tie same
story is to be told of increased attend
ance, enlarged courses and additions to
the teaching forces. The college exercises
took place in the university hall, 18th and
H streets. The president, Rev. DIR. B. l..
Whitman, made the opening address. The
dean. DR.. a. p. Montague, and tine pro-
fessors of the college made their announce
ments and outlined the courses TO be adopt
ed during this term. The secretary, Mr..
Robert II. Martin, in his 1fii.:Ial report,
stated that the college began its work
with the largest number of students ever
matriculated on opening day. The Coium-
bian Academy held its exercises at o'clock
am. The principal, DR.. William Allen
Wilbur. addressed the studen;s and in
troduced the new teachers. The school Of
graduate studies assembled ut 80, and the
CorcoTan Scientific School at pm. Both
meetings were addressed by DR.. Whitman.
DR.. Pollard and DIR. Munroe. '"he dental
school was addressed by DIR. Henry G.
Thompson, the dean Of the faculty.
Evening star., 1896-10-01

others against the Secretary of the Interior
and others, known as the Las Vegas land
case, the Court of Appeals yesterday af-
f1rmed the Judgment of the court below, In
which an injunction was granted restrain
ing the Secretary from directing the execu-
tion of an order for survey of the grant,
or treating the land therein as public do
main The grant included 496, 1866 acres,
and was made by Mexico in 1875, a survey
being authorized by Congress in 1860. The
town of Las Vegas, n. NJ. Is situated on
the grant. and the land involved is said to
be valued al about s3,OEl,U00 The Court
of Appeals holds that Chief Justice Bing-
ham in the court below properly oyerrulad
the governments demurrers and that he
committed no error in granting the injunc-
tion asked for.
Evening star., 1896-10-01
Major Moore's Reasons Why There
Should Be More Policemen.
A DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENTS
Too Many Men Required for Spe-
ciaI Post Duty.
TIL E YCLE SQUAD

During the coming session of Congress
Major Moore will make an effort to get q
further increase in the police department.
In mis- estimates, submitted only a few days
ago, as published in The Star at the time,
the major estimated for an additional in
spector, it being his desire that an officer
of high rank should be in charge of head
quarters at night, instead of a sergeant, as
at present. Then, too. there is room for
another inspector for duty on the streets
and about the stations, and, should Con-
gress act favorably upon the request, the
new officer will fill one of the two positions
named. Sixty-five new men, twenty-five OF
class one and twenty-three of class two,
are also asked for. in addition to fifteen
bicycles for the mounted officers who are
wanted in the bicycle squad.
Ihis department is repeating the same
statement of facts which it was compelled
to rehearse a year ago in support of it's
Recommendation for an increase of force to
the extent of 125 privates," says Major
Moore In his annual report in support Of
his claim that more policemen are needed
IN the District TO guard life and property.
In response to that appeal, fifty Of the
number estimated for were granted, leav-
1Es shortage Of seventy-five. In view Of
the suggestions formerly and herein ad-
vanced, it Is hoped Congress will make an
appropriation for the balance aSked-a
Lumber in every way essential to insure
the peace quiet and freedom from crime
expected in this District by those charged
with the conduct of the local government
and citizens generally.
Insufficient Strength.
The insufticiency of the police In numeri-
cal strength has been commented upon an
rually, with a view of impressing upon
Congress the difficulties encountered in Civ
ing to the different sections of the District
that security which the government guar
sntees to persons and property. There have
been increases in the force from time to
time, but In no way commensurate with
growing needs. At no period in the history
OF the District have the requirements of
full quota of police guardia been more
urgently felt than during the year which
closed on the Both day of last June. The
v ant of men in the suburban districts mad
discouraging effect upon property sales
and building operations, while in the city
extensive beats made it impossible for one
or even two men so to patrol the area as
signed to them as to give adequate protec-
tion to the residents therein. Many private
watchmen are employed and paid for by
citizens owing to this condition of affairs
The details of privates from the force at
various public institutions and places re-
to the number of sick and absent members
which makes the demand for men more
those assigned to post duty were placed as
Evening star., 1896-10-01
Special Posts.
Heavy Daily Depletion.

Those absent from duty during the year,
from various causes. averaged 81 a day.
With this daily depletion of 1O2 men the
available force was reduced to 374 1t must
be remembered that they do not all per-
form service at one time, but are divided
into four reliefs. The superintendent cap
tain and lieutenants being required by law
to be on continuous duty. while the pri-
Yates are divided into platoons. and the
platoons into sections, permits the men to
alternate in the performance of police work.
Before this division is made those detailed
and the sick and injured are deducted from
the total. Thus, on the Both day Of June,
1896, at o'clock am, there was an avail
able police force of 475, employed as fol-
lows: On duty-1 superintendent, 1 captain,
inspectors, 9 Heutenants, 80 sergeants
and 43O privates. assigned as follows:
Evening star., 1896-10-01
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
Opening Exercises of One Part Of
Columbian University.

Never in the history of the medical de-
partment Of Columbian University have
the prospects for a successful year been
brighter than at present, and the opening
exercises at the college last night eclipsed
any former opening. 1t was o'clock when
the members of the faculty appeared AS
each familiar face made Its appearance the
students cheered and gave the college yell.
The cheering reached the climax when DR..
D. w. Prentiss appeared. The popular in
structor in materia medica and therapeu-
tics has been absent from the college for
over a year, and his return was the signal
for an ovation.
President Whitman of the university well
ccmed the students and their friends, who
filled the lecture room to overfowing, in q
few well-chosen remarks, and introduced
DR.. A. F. A. King. to whose lot had fallen
the opening address to the students. DR..
King made one of his characteristic
speeches, brimming full of sound advice
and wholesome wit. He took for his theme
that wonderful human mechanism, the
brain, and compared it to a great machine
that required careful handling by skilled
engineers, who should be thoroughly IA
miliar with the structure, capacity, power
and needs Of the contrivance.
Dr. King was followed by DR.. H. G..
Thompson, who addressed the dental stu
dents. He spoke entertainingly of the great
advances made in dentsjtry, and looked
forward to the time when a dental student
would be required to have a thorough
knowledge of medicine and the medical
student a knowledge Of dentistry. Both,
he said, went hand in hand, and should be
combined.
DIR. Salmon, dean of the Veterinary Col
lege, new department of the university,
delivered an address detailing the import
ance Of a thorough knowledge of the dis
eases of animals and their consequent in
f1uence upon the human race.
Jo1l ol fh4 - H.
dental school during the year. At the
close of his remarks the regular proceed
ings were interrupted by Mr.. ]. E. Jones,
who presented to DR.. D. X. Shute the
dean of the medical faculty. on behalf OF
the students, handsome silver liver as
q wedding souvenir. Or. Shute, W. was
married only last month, was taken COM
pletely by surprise. He replied feelingly,
adding that with the presentation OF such
lovely presents he was almost persuaded
that he was for free silver after all.
The opening exercises closed with DR..
Shutes remarks, and the regular work of
the year began.
Evening star., 1896-10-01
DIR. TALMAGE ON POLITICS.
He DeplOrer Misrepresentation b,
Both Parties In IL CamDafRn


Both Parties in IL Campaign.
A sermon Of DIR. T. De Witt Talmage
last Sunday. when that distinguished divine
said he did not like to drag politics into
the pulpit. has been commented on favor
ably by many clergymen of this city re-
gardless of denominational lies. in speak
ing to a Star reporter today on the poiti-
cal situation DR.. Talmage was firm in his
determination, either in or out of the
pulpit, not to enter the political field for
the reasons he gave in his sermon Sun
day, and for the further reasons that he
had not devoted sufficient time to a study
of the issues of the campaign.
There is one thing l always deplore in
a political campaign" he said, land that
is the misrepresentation that is practiced.
l have not much patience with the practice
of such contests in the tendency of each
party to depreciate the opponent. l no.
tice that in the courts the lawyers adopt a
higher style toward the opposing lawyers.
They DO not begin by defaming their op-
ponent. know no reason why the suavity
of the lawyer should not go into political
discussions
When asked If he would express an opin-
ion on the issues of the campaign he re-
Piled
Il would very frankly give an opinion on
this subject If anything could be accom-
plished by it, but l do not think anything
l could say on the subject would be of any
advantage. 1 do not believe it would per-
suade any one to do this or that. Maj.
Mckinley and myself. are warm personal
friends. 1 have the highest admiration for
him, and 1 don't know his superior. l
have never had the pleasure of meeting
Mr.. Bryan.
''Of one thing feel perfectly confident
that the issue of this controversy will be
advantageous. 1 would rather speak Of
the campa gn upon general principles than
upon any minute or special consideration.
1 know that after any great national per-
turbation there comes a season of pros
perty that eclipses everything that has
preceded it,"
Evening star., 1896-10-01

cilities for perfecting police work therein.
These wagons cost 1896 complete-a mod
crate expense for the good results which
follow their operations.
Police Bicycle Squad.
'"The feasibility Of using bicycles in the
prevention and detection of crime and ap-
prehension Of misdemeanors was first ad-
vocated by the department two years ago.
Within that period the sales and use Of
bicycles for business and pleasure have
reached the climax, and the horse, buggy
and dogcart nave to a considerable extent
given way to the more modern method of
travelling. Over $4,000 wheels, 1t is esti-
mated, are used in this District, where
street and road advantages are superior to
those of any other city in the country. AS
g. natural consequence more or less fast
riding Is tndulged in, and many accidents
result In order to discourage this rapidly
increasing recklessness 1t was found neces-
to that end regulations were adopted by
the District Commissioners. which the po-
lice were charged to carry into effect
Private Offers.
1.-The hue and cry on the part of the pub
lie against careless, needless riders more
than kept pace with the purchase of BIZ
cycles, and it became serious question
with the department how to procure wheels
for the police to enable them to compete
with violators of the law, for, although the
attention of Congress was called to the
necessity for an increased contingent fund,
from which it was proposed to equip the
police with bicycles, the required amount
was not allowed. 1t was at this juncture
that several policemen. possessors of BIZ
cycles. proffered the government the use
of them which offer was promptly accept
ed by the superintendent. and the several
owners, with their machines were or
ganized into a squad especially for the en-
forcement of the Commissioners regula-
tions. The value of such a squad cannot
be overestimated, but the requiring of po-
licemen who furnish their own wheels to
pay the expense of repairs, which aggre-
gate to them a considerable sum. largely
partakes of imposition. 1t is, therefore,
but just and reasonable that Congress
should make appropriation Cor the pur-
chase of at least fifteen first-class bicycles,
the amount asked for in the estimates be-
ing 81 800"
Evening star., 1896-10-01
WAS NOT HURT.
Post Office May Be Slow in Building,
but 1t Seems Strong.

Post Office May Be Slow in Building,
but 1t Seems Strong.
Part Of the working force Of one hundred
and forty-five men yesterday engaged on
the new city post Office building made q
critical examination Of that structure to
see what damage. If any. had been inflicted
by the storm. They carefully went over
the entire building, and examined every
corner and looked critically at every ex-
posed place. They report that not a dol
lars worth Of damage has resulted. The
big building seems able to stand anything
in the way Of q blow that comes along.
Even the skeleton work on the top Of the
tower wae not strained in the slightest. It
was reported that a small piece Of copper
had been turned. but a few strokes with
the hammer and a rivet or two will fix this
minute defect. Otherwise the building ia az
whole as before the blow began.
Evening star., 1896-10-01
CITY AND DISTRICT.
DIR. Stavely Resigns.

DR.. A. L. Stavely. who has been the sur
geon-in-chief and superintendent of Car
field Hospital for three years past. severed
his official connection with that institution
today, in order to resume private practice.
DR.. Stavely rendered his resignation sew
eral weeks ago, and it was accepted in a
very complimentary letter from the board
of directors. DIR. Stavely for three years
was assistant to DIR. Howard Kelly Of
Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore.
DIR. NJ Darcy Magee will act temporarily
at Garfield Hospital in place of DIR. Stavely,
while DIR. j. Milton Heller is to serve as
Senior resident physician.
Evening star., 1896-10-01

A society was organized at Woods Com
niercial College last night for the discus
sion of the money question, with the fol-
lowing officers: Mr.. Charles n. Miller, pres
fdent; Mr.. Adam Fisher, jr., vice president;
Miss Daisy F. Wedding, secretary; Mr.
Morris j. karpeles. treasurer. The society
Will meet every Tuesday evening at $50
o'clock.
Evening star., 1896-10-01
THE BRYAN TRAIN.

All Are Well and the Candidate I'm
Fine Condition.
The following telegram was received here
today from Mr.. James L. Norris. who is
with the Bryan party in West Virginia:
GRAFTON. w. Va, Sept. 3O.-Tremen-
dous and enthusiastic audiences at Har-
per's Ferry. Martinsburg. Cumberland.
Keyser and Grafton. All the hotels were
crowded. At Grafton our party will rest
tonight on our special cars. Enthusiastic
crowds were at all the small stations. We
leave at 6 tomorrow morning for Clarks-
burg. All well and delighted. Mr.. Bryan
is in splendid condition.
Evening star., 1896-10-01

To the Editor OF The Evening Star:

To the Editor OF The Evening Star:
Would 1t not be to public advantage and
some private good if the authorities should
encourage the people to cut up the fallen
trees and limbs? Boys could make the
small branches into fagots and men could
get together good supply of fuel for their
families. Families to whom the fuel is not
a consideration could take trees out of the
adjacent street. When reduced to pieces
that would go through furnace door they
would aid in starting the coal fires. The
force of laborers cannot clear the streets
of Alexandria and Washington in many
days and much of the value as fuel will
be thrown away. There will be large
amount to be done after all voluntary aid
in clearing up is exhausted. Many persons
Go not feel that they have any right to
disturb the broken material since the trees
were the care of the public as a body. The
green fuel would season rapidly when cut
up. j. H. B.
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Favor His Election.

Hatteras Command. No. 0. Union Veteran
Union. of New York city, has forwarded to
Gen. H. l.. Street of this city resolutions
CONNER nding him for the manner in which
he scharged his duties as first deputy ma
tional commander of the union last wear,
and expressing the hope that he will be
chosen as the next national commander of
the OrganiZat ton.
Evening star., 1896-10-01
Broke His Collar Roue.

Paul Dement, of 81 p street northeast
was thrown from his bicycle at the corner
of 18th and VI streets yesterday and re-
eeived fracture of tie collar bone. He
was taken to the Emergency Hospital
Evening star., 1896-10-01

National Union Republican Club Rally
There will be rally meeting Of the Ma
tonal Union Republican Club this evening
at Willard's Hall. 7:s0 o'clock Speeches
will be made by Representative J. w. Bah
cook. chairman congressional committee;
Alphonso Hart and Col William A. Cook
and others. There will be good music The
public and all republicans and sound money
clubs Of the District and vicinity are spe-
cially requested to attend.
Evening star., 1896-10-01
COnl. Like Flour.

Comes in different grades. In cheap coal
you waste in the using more than you
save in the price Do not be allured by
advertised cheap fuel. If you want coal
of recognized superiority. buy of j. Maury
Dove, main Office, 2lst and 1 streets north
west. Telephones 800 and 3SO.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-10-01

The "a Battalion. d. C. n. G.. visited the
Ordway rifle range yesterday for official
practice. The 4th Battalion is facing the
targets today. while the 9TH Battalion Is
booked to do its shooting tomorrow.
Evening star., 1896-10-01
Night Force.
Midnight Patrol.

when IL o'clock midnight rolled around
another platoon patrolled the District and
relieved the o'clock detail. The midnight
force should always. If possible. be the
strongest, and on the date referred to con-
sisted Of I superintendent, 1 captain, 8 in
spectors. lieutenants, sergeants and 1876
privates, under the following assignments:
Evening star., 1896-10-01
MAINLY Purity.

CU1CURA REMEDIES cleanse the blood, skin
and scalp Of every eruption, impurity and disease,
whether simple, scrofulous, lucrative or hered-
itary. In word, they are the greatest skin cures,
blood purifiers and humor remedies Of modern
times, and succeed when the best physicians fall
Sold throughout the world.
Evening star., 1896-10-01
American UnIyersitx

The trustees of the American University
Will hold meeting at the Arlington Hotel
October 20, to transact general business
and also to complete arrangements for the
laying of the corner stone of the College of
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