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The evening times., 1897-05-27
Circulation Statement.
WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, MAY 27.

The exposure in The Times this morning
Of the design Of the Spanish bondhOlders
and their ally, the Sugar Trust, To provoke
hostilities between Spain and the United
States, with the ultimate object of Cuban
annexation, on payment of the Spanish
debt, and of damages 60 the trust, pro
vokes widespread interest and comment
Friends of liberty and humanity in Wash
lngton appear TO be fully agreed that,
while the manifest destiny Of Cuba is 20
become a part OF the United States, lie
DenCy, as well as the rights II man, require
that we should first recognize the beliges-
ency ofthe Cubans and allow them the salts
faction Of diving their oppressors out Of
the country Then. beyond doubt, they
would gladly offer US their bright Southern
Star as an addition 10 tie firmament shat
Elorifies our flag. That would he one thing
10 conquer and drag in an unwilling peo-
pie, now on the eve OF accomplishing their
own independence, is quite another
The evening times., 1897-05-27
Decoration in Harmony Cemetery

Exercises will be held at Harmony Gene
terry on Monday, the 31st, Decoration
Day, under the auspices of o. P Morton
Post, G. A. r. This is the first instance
that Ii Grand Army post has been assigned
to a colored cemetery. The program for
the occasion is long a nd interes ting.
Lawyer W. C. Martin, will be master of
ceremonies, and Rev. George w. Lee will
be orator of the day. The post will as
semble in the vicinity Of Seventh and New
York avenue northwest and march to the
cemetery. The children of the different
public schools will accompany the Grand
Army boys Sergt. George II. Boston is
chairman of the committee on arrange
ments.
The evening times., 1897-05-27
w. A. G. Excursion

The committee having in charge the ar
rangements for the annual complimentary
excursion of the Washington Athletic Club
to be given tomorrow to River View, re-
ports everything in readiness for the rig
outing Admission to TIE three boats, which
will leave the wharf during the afternoon
and evening, will he by card only, and these
are complimentary and may be had only of
members. The committee has made special
arrangements with the Anacostia Railway,
so that from to O'Clock in TIE afternoon
the cars will be run iilect from Anacostia
and return over the same route, from &c
IL o'clock, to take home the pilgrims.
The evening times., 1897-05-27

Reports from Cuba show that Commits
sioner Calhoun is seeing with his own eyes
some Of the things that tie Administration
affected not to believe, although they were
officially reported by our consuls. Weeks
ago this journal charged that number Of
Americans were being deliberately starved
Go deatE by Weyler's orders in the city OF
Natanzas, and that the Government knew
OF IL, but was suppresSing the facts. I'm
medIetely determination developed in the
Senateto kno W the truth. Ttwas reluctantly
admttedbytheState Department whenthat
establishment wasconfronted with he state
ment that the contents Of the suppressed re-
ports were known. Then followed the Ie-
lief message and the small appropriation to
feed our starving citizens.
The evening times., 1897-05-27
JOHN III. GARGES' FUNERAL.
Touching Remarks Rega riding the
Dead Youths Life.

The funeral services of the late John Fl
Garges. VINO died suddenly on Sunday last
from the effect of cyanide of potassium.
which he had taken in mistake for water,
OcCurredon Tuesday at st. Jospeh's Church
in the presence of a large assembly of rela-
tives and friends.
Requiem high mass was solemniZed by
Rev. Father Dillon, pastor of st. Jo-
seph's, of which church the deceased was a
communi can't, assisted by Rev. Father
Cary. A brief but touching reference was
made by Father Dillon TO the pure and hon
orable life that had been led by the dead
youth, and the music of the mass was con-
cluded with the hymn Nearer, My God,
TO Thee"
Interment was made in Mount Olivet
Cemetery, the pallbeareTs being Messrs.
Robert Greenwell, Edward Coleman, John
Cri mmins, David Stelle, Edward Alex
ander and Fl. c. Jones.
The evening times., 1897-05-27
GOODNESS SAVED HER LIFE.
Young Lady Swan Ashore From a
Wagon in the River.

Trenton, n. j., May 27.-Miss Belle NJ ac-
Crellish, daughter of a prominent pub
Usher, saved her life this evening by her
presence of mind. Miss MacCrelllsh, Miss
Moore, daughter of President Henry G.
Moore, Of the Trenton Traction Company,
and Lyman Nichols were driving about
Cadwal der Park in dog cart. Miss Moore
held the reins, and while attempting to
take the pony near the Delaware and
Rartan Canal, she backed horse and cart
into the water.
Miss Moore andMr Nichols jumped safely
to land before the team was submerged,
but Miss MacCrellish became entangled in
the reins. While the pony and cart were
being carried swiftly down stream Miss
MacCrellish cody disentangled herself md
swan ashore.
The evening times., 1897-05-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.


DR.. j. EA YER HEN ERICKSON is not con-
nected with the Washington Dental As
sOciatiOn, ue. cor. 7th and SITS. NV 1t
A SPECIAL MEETING of the stockholders
of the Washington Chemical COmpa ny,
organized unOer the laws OI WesJ Vlr-
ginia, will be held at its office, No 1l22
Connecticut avenue, Washington, ID. G.
on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1897.
W. p. SPRINGER, President.
Washington, ID. C., May 20, 1897.
TIE CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART,
Washington, ID. C.-The annual exhibition
OF dra wings by the students Drthe tCrcOran
school OF Art, made u competition Tor the
gold medal, and other awards oil lnefit, VIII
DC open in the lecture hall and class room,
Thursday and Friday, May 27 and 2o,
1897, from a. IN To 8 d. M. and On
Saturday, May 20, UDuI 2 IN. The public
respectfully invited to attend myz6-3t
OFFICE OF COLLECTOR OF TAXES
District OF Columbia, Washington, May
Il, 1897. 7.-TaXpayer will please take no.
tlse that SATURDAY, NAY 20, Will be
tne last day for payment or taxes due in
May without penalty, Monday, MAY 81,
being legal holiday. By order OF the
Commissioners, District Of Columbia.
Attest: T.. q. DA Wis,
my25-5t Collector OF Taxes.
DENTISTRY done on weekly and monthly
payments; crown and bridge work a
Speciality. DR.. L. W STUBBLE EFIELD,
11th and F sts I; over Mertz's Drug Store.
my1 s. 3mo
The evening times., 1897-05-27
Eno,neer Seriously Injured.

Cumberland, Nd. May 27-T. B Smouse,
a Baltimore and Ohio freight engineman,
who runs one OF the big sixteen hundreds.
was found yesterday unconscious in his
cab, with his head crushed and bleeding
Smouse was struck by pillar while pass
ing around tile viaduct at Cumberland,
while leaning out of his cab. The fire
man took the engine to Keyser, w here the
injured man was taken. off. His condition
is serious
The evening times., 1897-05-27
OFFICE o
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
the Bureau OF Supplies and Accounts,
Navy Department., Washington, ID. O.,
until / 2 O'CLOCK NOON, JUNE 1, 1897,
and publicly OpenedimmeuiateIy thereafter,
70 furnish at the Navy Yard, Washington,
d. C., the daily supply OF Ice and prOyender
for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1898.
Blank proposals will be furnished upon ap-
plIcatiOn 20 the Navy Yard, Washington,
ID. G. EDWIN STEWART, Paymaster
General, L. 5 n. my2O ,27-2t
The evening times., 1897-05-27
Militiamen Charged With Riot.

Pittsburg, Pa, May 27. As result Of
the trip of the Fourteenth Regiment Of
State militia from PhiladeIrhia TO Pitts
burg, after attending the unveiling of the
Washington Monunsen'f, warran = have been
issued for entyfour members. who are
charged with malicious mischief, burglary,
and riot The WARRANTS have been .,rc-
cured by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
and persons living along it's line in somer-
set county
The evening times., 1897-05-27
Ouarrvman Killed by RIast.

Martinshurg, w. Va, May 27.-Harry
Meadows, a young unmarried man, was
instantly killed during the blasting at the
stone quarry near here yesterday after
noon He was working at the quarry, bat
some distance from where the blasting
was going on, when a stone was thrown into
the air and fell on his chest, crushing his
body
The evening times., 1897-05-27
THE ROYAL ARCANUM.
Supreme Council Elects Officers for
the Ensuing Year.

NIIt ItISuIII- ItdEs
Boston, May 27.-The supreme council,
Royal rcanurn, has elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: Supreme
regent, Edison NJ. Schryver, OF Maryland;
vice regent, W. II. Apgar, of New Jersey;
orator, Thomas A. Langfitt, of Pennsyl-
vania; secretary, w. o. Robson, Of Massa-
chusetts; treasurer, E a. Skinner, of
New York: auditor, A T. Turner, of
Massachusetts; chaplain, Henry Goodwin,
OF Massachusetts: guide, ]. A Carter, OF
Ohio; warden, Thomas A. Parrish, Of
Michigan; sentry, Carl Moller, Of Missouri,
ndtrustees, Frank w. Reynolds, of Massa-
chusetts; James NJ. McKinstry, of Ohio
and j. NJ johnson, of Illinois.
The evening times., 1897-05-27

The New Orleans Times Democrat and
the rice schedule In the Senate tariff bill
has been cut down from the ningley basis
to frlghten rice growers and induce them
10 urge their Senators to concede anything
in the interests OF that product. The
strictly bargain-counter character Of the
Aldrioh-A llison-P -Platt ooncoction is very
generally appreciated Throughout the
country,
The evening times., 1897-05-27

Before leaving Wdshinq nqtonfos the Summer
subscr,be for THE TIMES. The Morning
and S,snday Editions ,oiN be mailed to you
for thirty five cents a naonth-the Morning
Evening and Sunday Editions for fifty IA
dresses changed as often as desired
The evening times., 1897-05-27

ARA Nd OPERA "DUsE
~ Herman & Rife, Managers.
Commencing Monday, May 31-Extra matt
nee, MONDAY, at z.
Usual Matinees Wednesday and Saturday
GRAU'S CELEBRITIES
Higii-class Legitimate audeville
john c. Rice and Sallie Cohen, late of
May lrwin's "COurted into Court" company,
IN Sketch entitled THE KISS"
George w MunrOe, My Aunt Bridget
"Oh, BY Gosh"
PkOTOl Queen OF All High Kickers.
Douglas and Ford, The Ideal Entertainers.
Edna Aug-The American Anna Held
AL STERN, The Versatile Mimic In Inn
itdtIOus of Richard Mansfield, De Wolf Hop
per, T. II SOthern, Stuart Robson, etc
ANNA DRIVER, the dainty SOubTette,
late of william Barry Co.
MYER COHEN, the Great California Bari
tone, originate OF Electric Illustrated Songs
Prices. Night &c. 25c. 5Oc, &C. Box Seats,
81. Matinees i &C, 25c, & 50c: Box Seats,
81. Box Office now open for sale Of seats.
The evening times., 1897-05-27
POsTOFFICE NOTICE.

Should be read daily, as changes may
occur at any time.
FOREIGN MAILS for the week ending
May ~, o97 close promptly at this Office
AZ follows.
The evening times., 1897-05-27
EXCURSIONS

GRAND EXCURSION to StauntOn, "a, May
29: leaves 9Th st and Maryland ave.
1850 D. m: So so round trip. my25-3t
The evening times., 1897-05-27

DR.. j EA YER HEN DRICKSON is not con-
nected with the Washington Dental As
sUciatiOn, ne cor. 7th and L SITS. NV 1t
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-03
JAPANESE LEGATION.

Reception and Banquet rendered
by III. 1. j. VI. Minister Resident.
Some time ago the leading Japanese
residents of Honolulu rendered ban
quet to Mr.. H. Shimamura, on the oc-
casion of his elevation to the post OF
Minister Resident In reciprocating
this kindness. Mr. Shimamura invited
these gentlemen TO dine with him at
the Legation Saturday night. Covers
were laid for 40. Speeches were made
in Japanese by Mr.. Watenabe and DR..
Uchadi, and one in English by Mr.. Flu
kuda. Japanese graduate of the Co
lumbia Law School.
There was not political significance
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-03

in the gathering, and Hawaiian af-
fairs were not touched upon by the
speakers. The Hawaiian Government
Band was in attendance Following is
a copy OF the menu at the dinner:
RAW OYSTERS.
SOUP.
Birds Nest.
olives. Celery.
FISH.
Olua, Wine Sauce.
ROAST.
Veal, French Potatoes.
ENTREES.
Pate Of Lobster. Mushrooms.
RELIEVES.
Chicken Outlets,
Caulifiower Cream Sauce.
Mushrooms.
CHERRY PUNCH.
POULTRY.
Turkey,
Vienna and Yokohama Sauce
SALAD.
Fresh Shrimp. Mayonnaise Sauce
DESSERT.
Chocolate Ice Cream. Cake
Fruits. Coffee.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-03
Fourth OF JuIy.

The General Committee on the cell
ebration of the third anniversary Of
the Republic of Hawaii is called to
meet at the Drill Shed on Tuesday,
May 4th, at 1870 p. m. The purpose
of the meeting is to hear the reports of
the General Committee, to appoint a
new committee, and to take steps for
the proper observance of the day.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-03

In a few days we will be
prepared to show the pub
lie the finest line of this
class of goods ever brought
to this market.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03
THE HOMEOPATHIC DIsPENsARY.
a Difficult Operation Performed by
DIR. G.. A. Mercer.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Board of Lady Managers Of the Homoeo-
pathic Free Dispensary and Dental IN
Urinary was held Tuesday afternoon az
4.3o o'clock at the dispensary, ana was
largely attended. Much routine business
was disposed OF. The financial CONDITION
of the dispensary was reported as beng
I'm good shape. Money was voted 70 tur-
Their supply the several clinics with ne
cessary appliances.
During the first two months OF its eN-
istence the dspensary has cared Tor more
than 700 patients. The work is increasing
every week. and twenty cases a DAY are
being cared for by the different depart
ments. The attendance some days nearly
reaches thirty. The hours are from 10
3 daily, and the dspensary staff IS COM
posed of Drs. Stone, Taber, williams
Marcy. Mercer, Bagby, and Corey. All
classes of cases are treated free OF
charge.
In the dental department Of the dis
pensary a very rare case was recently
treated. it being an epulis or sarcoma Of
the lower jaw in a boy Of only years
The case was operated on by the oral
surgeon OF the dspensary, DR.. c. A. Aer-
Ger. assisted by DR.. II. S. Coney and Dr.
II. G.. Nicholson. and others. The opera
ton necessitated the removal of a num-
Der of teeth, and a large portion of the
iawbone. A number of prominent physi
clans, surgeons, and dentists were pres
emit attracted by the rarely and diff
culties of the operation. The young pa
tient is rapidly convalesclng.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03
CITY-HALL COURT NEWS.
Interesting Chanccry Case Decided
Suits Institutesl-OtberN Matters.

A very remarkable case in chancery
was tried in the City Circuit Court be-
fore a jury yesterday 1t was that OF
w. G. Smither against Z. NJ Slaughter.
Mr.. Smither bought out the drug busi-
ness of Mr.. Slaughter at No. 1923 Venabe
street, some time ago, ana in his bill he
alleged that there was at the time of the
purchase verbal agreement by when
Mr.. Slaughter was not again to 10 into
the drug business on Church Hill In oppo-
sition TO him. but had since then broken
this verbal contract. The Court found
for the plaintiff and now ii is a question
whether or not Mr.. Slaughter Will have
TO retire from the drug trade in that sec
tion of the city.
The suit OF Mrs. Bette r. Gatewood
VS.. the city of Richmond for s. 900 dam
ages is being heard I'm the Law and
Equity Court. The suit grows out of in
juries which Mrs. GatcwoOd received by
reason OF collision of her team with an
electric-railway pole on Church Hill. Mr.
l.. r. GatewoOd, who was also hurt at
the time, has similar suit on the docket
Suit was instituted I'm the Circuit Court
by Frances Racks vs.. Lucy +. Branch
for S72.
Marriage-lice1ses were issued Yesterday
TO John X. Cottrell and Miss Julia A. n.
Brock. and Samuel h. Cary and Miss Me-
land &. Bagby.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03

and Mr.. Twoorny was visited at his
residence. No. 1912 IL west Gay street
where he was found In bed WIN a
severe scalp wound on the LETT side Oh
his head. the cut extending through "
the bone.
He was not disposed TO censure alr'
Brown, asserting that he had already Tor
given him. but Mrs. Twoomy, "no.
with her infant. was present wnen the
blow was struck, was exceedingly mus
nant. Both she and her HUSBAND ue-
clared that Mr.. Twoomy gave no provo
cation for the attack. and Mr.. IwoOhy
attributes It TO Mr.. Browns excited CON
dition. AS far as could be gotten from
the Twoomys. the wife went 10 inc
brewery at o'clock to take her HUSBAND
his dinner. and while she was there MI
Twoomy approached Mr.. Brown WIN
reference to an increase OF salary, which
led to a dispute, with the result tnat
MIR. Brown seized stick and useu
several times on the head OF MS EN-
ployee.
DIR. ID. ]. Coleman sewed up the wound
on Mr.. Twoomy's head and he IS now
doing well. The Twoomys came here
from Washington only "A short time ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03

a very interesting musicale was given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Straus, at their
charming residence, 500 Park avenue. on
Tuesday evening in honor OF Mr.. Frede-
rick T.. Hahn, Of the Boston Symphony
Orchestra, who tor the past two weeks
has been the guest OF his brother-in-law
and sister. Dr. and Mrs. Henry H. Levy.
Mr.. Hahn rendered compositions from
Sarasate, Chopin, Schumann. Pierrie
Bach. Vieuxtemps, and Nachez, all OF
which were so cxquisltely interpreted as
to bring forth repeated praise and ap-
Dlause from the large and fashionable
gathering present.
1t is seldom that one fnds such remark.
able richness of tone combined with such
fine technique. These qualities. together
with his perfect execution, mark this yio-
linist as an artist OF the FIRST rank. and
Richmond music-lovers will always be
glad of an opportunity to hear him.
He was ably and most credtably as
sisted by Mrs. Henry r. Meloney. Miss
Mary Darlington, Miss Zslle Minor. Miss
Daisy Hutzler. Mrs. Charles Straus. and
Messrs. Arthur Scrivenor, Jacob Rein
hardt. and John Powell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03
CLOSE OF THE FESTIVAL.
The Ladies' Gratiicd-Mny Hold An
other i'm the Autumn.

The Confederate Festival came TO a
close last night, and the financial result
of the undertaking was declared by the
president to be very satisfactory.
The ladies who had the affair in charge
are much heartened by the prospects for
the proposed new home. The money
realized by the festival will be deposited
in bank as the nucleus of building
fund. 1t is on the cards that another
festival will be held In the autumn. pro-
badly at the Auditorium. The suggestion
came from several prominent tradesmen
who are anxious to make exhibits. The
next festival will be held under the per-
sonal direction of Mrs. Pickett. and
prominent entertainers will be invited to
appear on behalf Of the good cause.
With this end in view the goods remain
ing unsold were not all disposed of at
auction last night. as had been intended.
There will be a meeting Of the Executive
Committee early next week, at which re-
turns will be made by the several chair
men of the bazaar and future plans will
be discussed.
The contests were all closed last night.
Miss Virgie Johnson won the candy hat,
and one of the veterans from the Soldiers
Home carried off the huge cake.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03

The Powhatan Club.wil hold meeting
tonight.
Senator Thomas s. Martin was in the
city yesterday.
Rear-Admiral George Brown was a
guest at the jefferson yesterday.
Mrs. Pauline Thalhmer, widow of Gus
Thalhimer, is a guest at Ford's Hotel
Mr. C. l.. Hustler. who lives near Fort
Lee. is very ill., He has been sick for
some time.
Policeman p. G. Minor is rapidly i'm
proving. He can see well enough TO re-
cogniZe friends.
The Rev. Father Edward. of New
Berne. ". c.. is visiting the Benedictine
Fathers of this city.
The Girls Society of Holy Trinity
church will give lawn party Friday at
Sl5 Park avenue from to IL u. NJ.
Mr.. C. A. Boyce, general delivery clerk
of the post-ofiice. was suddenly called
home i'm consequence of the extreme i'll
ness Of his mother
Major Charles Old. of Powhatan, who
has been so ill., is now improving steadily.
His son. Mr.. W. Leigh Old. has returned
to his home. in ohio.
The Confederate Memorial Literary So
cietv Will hold a general meeting at the
Museum to-day at noon, and II II desired
that there shall be a full attendance.
The secretary and treasurer Of the He
brew Home of the Aged and Infrm has
received a check for $3.50 from Mrs. Nell
son. executrix of the late y. W. Nelson,
as a donation TO the home.
A quantity OF refreshments left over
from tive Travellers Protective Associa-
ton moonlight excursion was distributed
Yesterday among the deserving poor or
the western part OF the city.
boya boap
made recently In 81. Mary's Catholic
Cemetery, and still further changes are
contemplated. which will make IL one OF
the most attractive places in the city.
Mrs. Martha Louise Allen has issued in
vitations 10 the marriage of her daugh-
ter. Miss Anna Allen, to Mr.. j. Samuel
Eggleston. on Thursday evening, June
Nth. at . +. NJ, AT BrOad-Street Metho-
dist church
The first instalmont OF the $1,000 worth
of water-meters recently contracted for
by the city were ordered this week. and
viii soon be here. Superintendent Boiling
says the work Of putting them in will
commence as soon as they arrive.
The Rev. DR.. C. II. Corey left yesterday
morning for Seabrookc. y. H.. where he
will spend his summer vacation. Mrs.
Corey and youngest son left Monday By
steamer. and the family will remain in
New Hampshire and Canada about three
months.
The funeral Of Miss Lorene Alma Lyle
took place yesterday afternoon at 4:c0
o'clock from the First Presbyterian
church. The pall-bearers were the follow
ing: Messrs. Ernest Mcdowell Jones
Ernest Walthail. Lynn Mccartney, VIII
lie Wittle and Pullman Bright.
Miss Marie Hayes. late OF Sisdoonverna.
Ireland. now residing i'm Washington, d.
O.. who made her first visit to this city
for the double object of calling on her
uncle. Mr.. Timothy Cerse. and his family.
has returned TO her home. profoundly i'm
pressed with the picturesqueness OF the
City OF the Seven Hills.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03
THE GEsANGVEREIN's PICNIC.
Hours of UnaIloycd Pleasure spent
AT Lakeside Park.

The picnic of the Gesangverein Virginia
at Lakeside Park yesterday afternoon
was a most delightful and successful af-
fair. Only members Of the society and
their families were invited. The Baseler
orchestra was engaged, ana furnished
some excellent music. The afternoon was
given over TO outdoor sports, aquatics,
and the full enjoyment of all the pleasures
and entertainment afforded by the resort
In the evening the Gesangverein gave a
concert, which was followed by a ball in
the pavilion, which had been set apart
for the exclusive use OF the society. Re-
freshments were literally provided, and
the arrangements reflected the greatest
credit on the committee that had the
entertainment In charge.