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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11
DIR. WHITMAN CHOSEN.
He VIII Preach the Next Southern
Baptist Convention Sermon


He VIII Preach the Next Southern
Baptist Convention Sermon.
Wilmington, ~ c.. May 1.-THE South
ern Baptist convention yesterday con-
Guided its session here. Considerable bust
hess was transacted at the final session.
Rev Mr. Bacon, of Mississippi, offered a
resolution to the effect that il is deSira-
hle for the convention To have more con-
tro! over the theological seminary The
motion did not receive a second, the t. M
per o. the convention evidently being not
TO consider any subject which might hy
any possibility reopen the Whitsitt con-
troversy.
There was good deal of interest in the
report on time and place OF the next meet
ing Norfolk, Va, and Bristol. Tenn, were
the competing cities, and the former was
selected.
Or. b. l.. Whitman, OF Washington, was
chosen as preacher of the next convention
sermon, and DR. j. j. Taylor, of Mobile,
as alternate.
4 resolution to establish a mission in
Palestine, with headquarters at Jerusa-
lem. under the control OF the conyentio
was passed
As the delegates sang the parting hymn
and took the parting hand tears flowed
freely, andJhe con vention W as una niInuqsly
voted one Of the best, if not the very best,
ever held by Southern BaptiSts. The set
Element Of the Whitsitt question, the wip-
ing out OF the debt Of the foreign mission
board, tie harmony that has pervatied the
sessions. and the enthusiasm developed
for all the work of the convention, COM
bined to make it an epoch in the history OF
The denomination
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11
THE KENTUCKY PATRONAGE.
The Principal Appointments in That
State Agreed Upon.

The principal Kentucky appointments will
be as folio Tvs:
Collector OF internal revenue for the Cow
ington district, George Leiberth, of New
port.
Collector ofinternal reveauc for the Louis
vile district, c. L. Saap, of Louisville
Collector of internal revenue for the Lex
ington district, Sam Roberts.
Collector of internal revenue for the Rich
mond district, National Committeeman j.
w Yerkes.
United states marshal for the state, DR.
James.
Senator Deboe would not discuss these
matters last night, buC il is given out posi-
lively that he mas decided to recommend
the men mentioned for the places indicated,
and if his recommendation prevails, AS it
undoubtedly viii, they VIII all Toe Nominated
when the proper time arrives.
These conclusions have not been reached
by the Senator and his conferees without
careful examination into the conditions
in the State and with an eye single to the
su"cess of the Republican party
The selection of Dir. James for United
States marShalisSa said TO be no tverycordialIy
received at the White House Theinfluence
in a quiet but very effective way for Leslie
COMBS, OF Lexington
tbs whispered about the hotel corridors
that n conference the Senator had with
the L resident Mr.. Mckinley stated
there was one man he should like to see
taken care OF, and that man was Samuel
Roberts, chairman OF the State campaign
committee.
The Senator has given Mr. Roberts the
very thing he asked for, and the friends
OF the Senator insist that the remainder Of
the patronage should Toe distributed as
Mr.. neboe thinks best for the good OF the
party in Kentucky.
IL is not likely that the Senator will
turn from the conclusions he is said TO have
reached on this subject. lie is an astute
politician and knows the politics of Ken
lucky well.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11
Biiou-The Cherry Sisters.

Down at the BijOu last night there was
the same crowded house noticeable the
first night, when the Sisters Cherry made
their initial bow to Washington audi
ence, and the bowling reception accorded
them then was accumulated by the burst OF
continued applause that filled every
moment of their speciality last night En-
boldened by the stirring reception ac
corded their poetic effusions last week,
their talent flashed in another line 'ast
night, and Jessie Cherry added another
leaf to the histrionic laurel wreath that
has rested so gracefully upon her auburn
annealed brow.
Svengali was there, too, in Cherry
cclored conception, but his flowing hir-
suite appendage had faded from a deep
black to dull straw hue and the fatigue
of his hypnotic exertions required n
sitting posture after each application On
Jessie.
The bill for the week is 1.-THE ConfedeE
ate Spy" presented by company of care
ful and painstaking local talent, and
Manager Whitesell has arranged that Fev-
eraI local organizations shall share the
proceeds of the business Of the week,
which, on account of the renewed strength
OF these sisters from the sylvan sh AIDES Gf
Linn county, Iowa, will no doubt be large
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11

For the Information OF the President Of
the United states we reproduce the follow
hg from our news columns Of this morning
1.-The crimes Of Col. Fonsdeveilla in Guam
abaooa, are in fun course again Yes
terday fifteen Spanish soldiers entered
the house of a Cuban named Ricardo
Rodriguez and arrested him. His wife
screamed and interfered in his behalf
Then she was tied to a chair, gagged
and assaulted. Rodriguez was put in
chains and dragged out of town TO the
old place of execution, where SO many
murders have been committed by the orders
Of Fonsdeveilla There he was torn TO
pieces by the macheteS of the soldiers
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11
CONCERT AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Delightful Music by the Eighth Mex
lean Cavalry Band.

The concert at the White House last
evening by the Eighth Cavalry Band
Mexican army proved to be one of the mt-
steal events of the season, and a brilliant
audience was invited to hear those softly
romantic airs So dear to the Mexican heart.
aud which are rendered with their fullest
expression by band OF native musicians.
The concert was given in the East Room,
and Minister and Nine. Romero were the
guests of honor, occupying front seats with
the President and Mrs. Mckinley.
The program discussed was an unusually
select one and the reception accorded these
artists frc.n the land OF the Montezumas
was most cordial one.
Notable among the instruments used were
several peculiar TO the Mexican, the conch
shell, castanet and bells playing a con
spicuous part in the rendition of several Sc
lections
Amcng those who Were present as in
vited guests were: Vice President and Mrs.
Hobart, members of the Cabinet and their
wives, Senator and Mrs. Cushman X. Davis,
ex-senator AMI Mrs. J. b. Henderson, Hon.
and Mrs John w Foster Senior Don Man
uel Zapata Vera Senior Don Ignacio Graz
fias, Senior Don A. Chavez, Senior Don En-
rlque Morelos, Mrs. u. 5. Grant, Miss Nellie
Grant, Mrs. SartoriS aud Miss Sartoris, Mr.
Algernon Sartoris. Mr., and Mrs. Jesse Grant,
Mr.. Edward Lee Plumb, Senator aud Mrs.
Elkins, Mrs. Audenreid, Lieut.. Commander
and Mrs. Clover, Miss Miles, Representative
and Mrs. Hit, Mrs. j. 5. Porter, Secretary
a1d Mrs. John A addison Porter, Col. and Mrs
Bingham, Mr. William Penn Nixon and Miss
Nixon, Mr.. and Mrs. McCallum, Mr.. and
Mrs Boardman, the Misses BoarGman, Dr.
and Mrs. Bates, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Stanley
Brown, Senator and Mrs. Brice, the Misses
Price, Hon. Clay Evans, Senator and
Mrs. William NJ. Stewart and Judge and
Mrs. Day
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w. A. C.'s SECOND SMOKER.
Attractive Program of Sparring and
wrestling and Musical Specialties.

Attractive Program of Spa rring and
wrestling and Musical SpeciaIties.
In compliance with general request,
the entertainment committee of the Wash
ington Athletic Club will give another
smoker tomorrow evening at the clubhouse
on South Capitol street, near Q street
The program for this occasion is even
more attractive than that of the last
very successful affair. The smoker will
open with selections by the Orion Banjo
and Guitar Cub, to he followed by grand
cake walk i'll which a dozen couples will
take part.
Then VIII come the athletic features,
with sparTing bouts by some OF the best
known local talent in the several classes.
John Purcell and John MalOney, light
weights. Jimmie Connors and Dave Clelland,
OF the same class. j. Dugan and Ed Shea,
welterweights, Pat O'ConnoT and Ed
Roach, middleweights: Joe Quill and John
DOugherty and John 0'Connor and an I'M
known. Three wrestling bouts between
Robert AEers, W. A. C, and Harry Lee,
w l.. /; Robert X. Mackey and Floyd
Connors and Graul and Garner. other
athletic features win be club swinging and
bag punching by NJ. Holan. Other num-
beers VIII be comic songs by Al BreSlaw
ana st. Eimore and Fitzgerald and song
ald dance specialties by Elmore Craw-
ford and II Breslaw
Admission will he by card only, which
may he obtained from club members. The
splendid program will TN douhtedly crowd
the coy clubhouse.
The club will give its annual stTa wberry
festival and dance on May 10.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11
AcaCe ny-Cumn gs stack Company

The Cummings Stock Company began its
first week OF the summer comedy season
at the Academy last night. and the recep-
ton accorded that aggregation of ca
pable people augurcd well for their sue
cessful sopurn here during the heated
term.
The Lost Paradise De Miles we'll
known comedy drama, was the opening
bill, and the presentation compared fav-
orably with many OF the notable produe-
lions Seen here in past years. Filled as
it is with telling shafts from the trenchant
pen OF this clever playwright, and present
ing many forcble and realistic scenes and
incidents of the war being waged he
tween capital and labor, it is play Of
unusual strength and character.
Ralph Cummings, careful aud finished
young actor, gives a forcihle and manly
approximation of the hero, Reuben Warner.
A. II Stuart, as the dOting father and faith
less friend, burdened with the renorse of
his wTongdUing, was natural and pathetic
at times, while Thomas Reynolds and
Herbert Fortier filled their respective
roles acceptahly.
Npttie Marshall, Washington young
lady, gave a clever character study IS
Cinders, and her original treatment or the
part kept the house in a constant uproar
Grace Huntington, as the petted child
and sympathetic friend of the unfortunate,
was finished aud refined, while Bertha
Seward gave a pathetic and capable de
lineation OF Nell, the cripple, that re-
vealed touches of much talent and study
Taken as a whole the company is we'll
balanced one.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11

Out If the great mass of accepted author
itics on international law, the single peg
upon which Senator White OF California
ent dastardly foreign policy of tie United
States, can hang their hats, is Dana IS
Notes on wheaton" They make the diCta
of a single partisan commentator, made
Go cover n particular case in which he was
officially interested. OF more Importance
than the combined wisdom of all the great
writers
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11
Circulation Statement.
WASHINGTON. TUESDAY, MAY IL.
The Bible in the schools.


Discussion of the old and vexed question
Of religious instruction in American public
schools is likely to he revived In conse-
Quence OF a decision by a State court
IN Michigan, rendered few days ago. In
the State constitution there is a provision
as follows:
The legislature shall pass no law To pre-
vent any person from wOrShiping Almighty
God according to the dictates OF his own con
science, or compel any person to attend,
erect or support any place OF religious
worship. or &c pay uthes, taxes or other
rates for the support OF the Gospel OF teacher
OF religion
Under orders from the Detroit school
board readings from the Bible were part of
the regular daily exercises in every public
s-hool A citizen, Conrad Pfeiffer hynaue,
applied for a mamdamus TO prohibit tie
practice. claiming that it was in violation
OF the constitutional provision above
quoted. Counsel for the school hoard re
sponded that lit is the duty Of every school
board To teach the Christian religion
Upon this contention the court said.
IL this position is sound, not only
should tie bihle Toe taught, tut all other
forms or Christian religious instruction
should be giVenln the schools The COnSlitu-
ton prohibits an religious teaching in the
public schools or it prohibits none The
provision against compelling a person 10
pay taxes for the support or a teacher of
religion either fOrbids he proposed use OF
reading from the Bible or it forbids nothing.
1t seems 10 me clear that such teacher is a
teacher OF religion toward whose support
persons are compelled TO pay taxes, and
therefore the constitution in explicit Ian
guage forhids such proposed use.
In closing Judge Carpenter gave it rs
the decision of the tribunal that reading
from the Bihle in the public schools is in dl-
rect conflict with constitutional provis-
ions, and that the relator, whose ooneti-
tutionaI rights are thereby violated, has
q right TO redress"
The effect of this decision, as consti-
tuting the most extreme definition of the
rights Of non c hrislians in connection with
the American educational system, and APP
plying the ultimate analysis to the prinCi-
pie Of separation between church and state,
certainly excite comment and controversy,
and directly OF indirectly may have far
reaching results. To sa the least, it raises
. complete and unmstakable issue
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11
KINDERGARTEN EXERCISES.
Commencement of the Lucy Webb
Hayes National Training School.

Commencement of the Lucy Webb
Hayes National Training School.
A large audience attended the commence
ment exercises of the Lucy Webb Hayes
National Training School last evening at
the Metropolitan M. E. Church. The inter
esting program was in charge OF the
efficient principal, Miss Ida II. Rogers.
The occasion was an evening of kinder
garten and the numbers were given by the
thirty-nine young ladies of the training
class and three mission kindergartens, one
of them composed of colored tots.
- There were exercises from each class,
Scripture verses, recitations, finger plays,
songs and games. Also a model kinder
garten lesson by one of the students, with
songs and games from the normal class.
Eight certificates were awarded by the
president of the school, DIR. A. II. A mes, a nd
Miss Ida II Rogers, the efficient and PAINS
aking teacher.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11
VISITATION OF IDAHO TRIBE.
They TraiIed Over TO the Osages
and Smoke d the Calumet.

ONtE o>1tSts
and Smoked the Calumet.
Idaho Tribe, No. 3, Improved Order of
Red Men, trailed from their wigwam in
Northeast Temple last evening TO the wig
wan Of Usage Tribe, No 6, in Academy of
Music building, Ninth and ID streets north
west.
Among the Red Men present were Sachem
u. p. Johansen, Senior Sycamore X. M.
Fell, Chief of Records ]. A Whitlock, Keep
er OF Wampum Springnan, Guard OF Forest
n. Wells, GUacdof Wigwam Grigsby, Prophet
Shield and Second Sennop Slater, OF Usage
Tribe, and Great Sachem W. B Garner aud
Brother Wilson, of Seneca Tribe. No. IL
Among the Idahos present were Chiefs
Dreggers, Singleton, w. ID. Castle, c. b.
AmaZeen, and II. L. Watson, Prophet Geo.
II. Lehon, Chief Of Records T. c. Born
kessel and Past Sachem w. H. Jordan, of
the reservation of Maryland
Brother H c Graha n, OF the idaho Tribe,
had the warriors degree conferred upon
him.
A very pleasant evening was spent around
the council fire, after which the Idahos trail
ed back TO their wigwam.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11
Rccention to an Old Pastor.

There was an entertaining reception
given TO Rev. James II. Lee, the pastor OF
the Third Baptist Church, at the corner
of Fifth and Q streets northwest, yester-
day evening.
Rev. n. J Howard. pastor Of Zion Church,
was master OF ceremonies, and several min
listers made speeches.
Among the interesting features of the
occasion were the reading of papers. as
follows: ''OT the Work of the Pastor
by Miss Fannie Ware Taylor; ION the Work
of the Clubs by Mrs Susie Nichols Tay-
lor; ION the Sunday school," by Miss
Lulu Coleman.
The occasion was the eleventh ami
versary OF the Rev. Mr.. Lees pas,orship
of the church
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11
FLOOD INQUIRY COMMITTEE.
Senator Vests Resolution Providing
for q Commission Agreed To.

Senator vests RESOLUTION IrOVlulnk
for Commissi ion Agreed To.
The Senate yesterday agreed TO the res
olution OF Mr.. Vest, favorably reported
from the Committeeon c Contingent Expenses,
instructing the Committee on Commerce
to inquire as to the causes of the late dis
astrous floods in the Mississippi River and
its tributaries, and to report next De
cember
No more elaborate Senatorial junket
could probably be conceived than this
To properly investigate this subject, W hich.
under the terms of the resolution, conten-
plates an inquiry into the utility of res
ervoir system. TO which the melting SHOWS
of the north, the availability of the levee
as the proper system for protection along
the banks, and a careful consideration of
the outlet of the river at iCs mouths, ne
cessitates a personal inspection.
The weather at the headw alters viii be
delightful this summer. and at the mouth
in the fall The journey down the river
can be made by easy stages, so as not to
tire Senators, and, altogether, this Sena-
torial investigation can be conducted in
a way that will tend to make it an agree
able summer outing.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11
rome and Gertie Sawyer offer novel and

rome and Gertie Sawyer offer novel and
entertaining array OF grotesque dances that
catch the house.
George b Snyder and Harry Buckleydo
black and white turn and perform OF
variety Of instruments. Twelve shapeiy
and attractive young women cayoort
gracefully in series of character dances,
led off by al artistic serpentine twirl 10y
Crissie Sheridan, an artist i'll her line.
Mile. Meza, the Spanish beauty, does
series of contortions that are phenomenal
and puzzing. The Farrells, all-round song
and dance artists, heighten their turn with
an avalanche OF funny sayings, and a series
Of moving pictures are shown by the cine
matascOpe that are entertaining and new.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11
But She Never Came Back.

Frank Starti, the Italian fruit dealer,
whose place of business is at the terminus
Of the TenIeytOwn Electric Railway. on
Thirty-second street, has turned over to
the Board of Guardians pretty two-year-
old boy The child was left at his place
Sunday by an unknown female. She is de-
scribed as being tall, dark-comple xioned
and dressed in black. The woman asked
Starti to hold the little one for a fe W min
utes She went away, but never came
back Start has seven children of his
own, and says he is not looking for any
such sudden acquisitions to his family.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11
PAYMENT OF DISTRICT CLAIMS.
Amendment to the Deficiency Bill
Offered by Senator Cullom.

Senator Cullom yesterday offered an
amendment to the deficiency bill. which
provides that any person not heretofore
made a party in the cause Of the United
States against Morris and others, pending
in the supreme court of the District of
Columbia, who claims any interest in the
lots or parts of lots in squares 63, SO,
and tS, or in any of them, the title TO
which Is shown to be undetermined by the
report Of the court made to Congress, March
2, 1896, may. within three months from
the passage of the act, intervene by petit
tionin that cause andassert his claim to any
such land in such manner as the court may
direct; and in case the interest OF any
such claimant shall be established to the
satisfaction Of the court, it is vested
with jurisdiction and authority TO award
to such claimant payment OF the value
Of his land heretofore ascertained by the
court, as provided for in the District APP
preparation bill, for the fiscal year end
ing j une 80, 1897.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11
The BiOgrapb.

The Biograph at Willard Hall last night
had another large audience. The longer
this popular amusement remains in the
city the more it appears TO grow in public
estimation. 1t was the intention of the
management to close last Saturday, but
in order to accommodate some churches
desiring benefits it has been decided to
prolong its stay for short time. num-
Der of new and excellent views were added
at the Sunday night entertainment and
will run all this week. The Biograph has
always exhibited marvellous views, but
this weeks program is far superior to any
thing that has yet been seen. Almost
every subject in which life and action are
the prime characteristics are SHOWN.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11
Lyeeum-New city sports.

The attraction at the Lyceum this week
is one OF the cid favorites with the fire.
quenters OF tina thouse, Flynn and Sheridan's
New City Sports, md the crowded house
last night showed its POPULARITY had not
waned FOR its late arrival. THE Cadets
Recepeon, musical n.slange, made up
of pretty girls in gayattite tuneful ditties
and modern gags, leads Off hustling olio,
in whieh petite Annie Morris. the spoftive
and sprightIy songstpess, sings q number
of POPULAR songs Dave Foster and Fannie
Lewis are lights of comedy thatseiDtiHate-
with unusual brilliadcy, While Lillian Jc-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11
Theosophy in Music.

National Rifles Armory was well filled
last night with Theosophists and those in
terested in the movement to listen to a
recital by Mr. Basil Crump and Mrs Barclay
G. Cleather, of London, England, who gave
musical recital entitled "Theosophy in
Richard Wagner's Music Dramas Illus
trating their remarks with explanatory Sc
lections from the works Of the German
master on the organ and piano o
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11

1t appears that the new Greek premier
was unable to Rail- sufficiently, and the
King has summoned NJ Delyannis, the
old one, TO try il again. If he can manage
10 hlunder as badly now as he did before
the war, he will earn Russian and half a
Dozen Turkish decorations
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11
JAPANESE CLAIM INDEMNITY
Fears In Honolulu as to the Mission
of the Naniwa,

of the Naniwa.
Honolulu, May IL. There is a feeling Of
apprehension here owing to Japan advices
by the steamer China. The first disquieting
news was the announcement that the Jap
anese cruiser Naniwa was on the way to
Honolulu Far more important, however, is
the fact that she bears Special Commits
siOner Akeyawra, who will investigate inn
migration matters and prefer a claim
against Hawaii for nearly 500 900 for the
alleged Illegal refusal of the Hawaiian gov
eminent to land the Japanese immigrants
who came here 10y the steamer Shinshu
Maru.
That the special commissioner may be
ON a more serious mission ifs feared from
the fact that three of the japanese who
were not permitted to land are on board the
cruiser, and the report was current in Yo-
kohama before the China left that the
cruiser will attempt TO land them to make
q test case.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11

The Autocrat is considering the sunClry
civil bill. Ordinarily such a measure is re-
ported from the Appropriations Commit
tee, but no such body exists. His own Com
mittee GA Rules is good enough for him 1t
is the Committee OF the Whole House, and
the whole House is Reed
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11

Perhaps in consequence Of rumors that
Executive clemency would flow like raw
molasses out of bunghole toward the
sugar trust, the New York stock market
yesterday developed "a distinctly better
tone
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-11
Lightning Kills a Young Lady.

Richmond, Va, May 11.-Miss Jane
Campbell, daughter OF Alfred Campbell, re-
siding near Goshen, Va, while horseback
riding near her home Sunday afternoon,
was struck by lightning She and her horse
we're found dead in the road by friends Of
she young lady.