Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-18
ALEXANDRIA AFT FAIRS
Matthew Kersey Said to Be in the Cuban
Prison.
Fine Musical Program Presented at
the Opera HOuse-LOcal Notes
of General Interest.

1t is now stated that Matthew Kersey of
this city, the engineer of the tug Mascot,
which left Baltimore about a year ago for
Trinidad, and which was blown up by a
Spanish gunboat while off the coast of
Florida, is In prison in the town Of johanna,
Cuba, and is kept there by the Spaniards.
Saturday last Mr.. William Henderson, a
brother-in-law of Kersey, obtained informa-
ton that a sailor who had just arrived at
Norfolk had seen Kersey in prison. Mr.
Henderson proceeded to Norfolk, where he
found the man, who gave his name as
Douglas. He said that Kersey and himself
mad shipped together on the tug Mascot,
and that when the tug was DESTROYED off
the coast of Florida Kersey and himself
were the only ones of the crew saved They
were picked up by the Spaniards and car
RED 10 Cuba and confined in prison. He
said that he had managed to make his es-
cape from prison, and that Eersey had
given him three letters, which Were after
ward taken away from him. 1t will be re-
membered that some time ago kersey's
mother received information that her son
was imprisoned in Cuba, and she .sked the
assistance of the State Department in To-
eating her son, but no trace OF him could
be found. Young KerSey is a member Of
the Knights of Pythias, which organization
Is assisting the wife and mother in locat-
ing him. They will again seek an audience
with Secretary Olney and lay Douglas
statement before him and secure his as
SiStdnCe.
A Fine Musical Concert.
The concert given at the Opera House
last night for the benefit of the Lutheran
Church was one of the finest musical en-
tertainments held in this city for long
time past. large crowd was present and
quite neat sum was realized. The follow
ing program was rendered.:
Overture, Grand March Militaire, CD. 81,
Schubert, Messrs. Scholz Gambrill, VogeI
HaGger and E. Finckel, Mr. Varela, piano.
of Washington; tenor solo. Songs OF
Araby," Clay, Mr.. Mooney of Washingto ton:
vocal duet. "Sevenata." from Mefstofele,
Boito. Miss Judson and Miss Simonds of
Washington; piano solo. ''Tannhaeuser
March," Wagner-Llszt, Mr. southard of
Washington; contralto solo. Song Of
Heart" Tunison. Miss Simonds of Wash
ington; vocal quartet ''Skylark.' Barney,
Miss Judson. Miss Simonds, Mr.. Mooney.
Mr.. Luebkert. Mr. Varela, accompanist
of Washington; baritone solo, 10 the Fac
totum, Barber of Seville, Mr.. Luebkert of
washington; strings and piano, a, Moments
Musicale, op. "a. Schubert: b. Loves
Scholtz. Gambrill. Vogel, Hadger and E.
Finckel. Mr. Varela, piano. of Washing
ton; soprano solo. Waltz Song "Parla,"
Ardit Miss Judson of Washington; piano
Southland of Washington: vocal quartet,
Good Night" Pinsuti. Miss Judson, Miss
Simonds, Mr.. Mooney. Mr.. Luebkert, Mr..
Varela, accompanist, Of Washington.
Real Estate Sales.
The following sales of real estate were
made yesterday:
Mr.. H. Strauss ct al. have sold to Mrs
Matilda Schwarz a house and lot on the
west side Of Alfred street between King and
Prince for $50.
Mr.. Robt. Elliott. real estate agent, has
sold to Mr.. E. R. Downing of Pennsylvania
between Pitt and Royal for S775.
The sale of the Fleischmann Hotel ad-
vertised to take place yesterday, has been
postponed, and Mr.. Fleischmann will con-
tinue to conduct the hotel, as usual.
A False Rumor.
Yesterday afternoon about $50 O'Clock it
was rumored on the street that a passen-
ger train on the Pennsylvania railroad had
Jumped the track at st. Asaph junction, a
mile north of this city. and that seven per-
sons had been killed and a large number
injured. Upon examination 1t was found
tfat tie rumor was not correct. but that
northbound freight train, No. CT. In
charge of Conductor Uhler and Engineer
Fenton. was off the track at the junction
which delayed travel on the road for about
three hours.
Taken Sick ON the Street.
A colored man named George Williams
was taken suddenly i'll with cramps while
seated in front Of Messrs. Lindsey &. Com
rany's store on King street yesterday He
was dosed with whisky and sent to his
home In wagon. This morning he was
much improved. was
General and Personal Notes,
"A game OF foot ball will be played in this
city tomorrow afternoon at Colross at
O'Clock. between the Olympic team of
Washington and the Alexandria Athletics
Mrs Noble Stout of Baltimore is visiting
her father, Mr. B. H. Jenkins. corner E.,r'
fax and Duke streets
Mrs. Mamie Bowers Of this city IS visit
ing friends in Boston, Mass
meeting of the officers and chairme,
OF the various committees of the Business
idens League was held last night