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The times., 1897-05-10
MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY.
The Procession to the vespers at ST
Dotniuic's Church.

The evening services at ST. Dominic yes
terday were made mountaineering by the
addition of the rosary and May procession
10 the vespers.
The celebration OF the representation of
the mysteries of the rosary is especially OBJ
served at st. Dominic's because st Dom
inic de GuZman, the patron saint of the
church, and the founder of the Dominican
order was the originator of the rosary.
The event is usually observed on the first
Sunday in May, but was postponed until
yesterday on account of the mission which
was in progress at that time
About five hundred children Of the par
ish, girls and boys, ranging in age from
ten to sixteen years, took part in the
procession. The former were dressed in
white and each wore a crown Of white
flowers, while the boys wore sashes of
different colors. They were formed into
groups, representing the five joyful, the
five sorrowful, and the five glorious nIys-
teries of the Rosary.
The procession was formed in the Holy
Name Chapel, adjacent to the church.
They entered by the south door and marched
through the aisles and to the seats in
front of the altar During the benedic-
tion they all knelt at the altar railing
The vespers were sung by the Rev.
Father Valley, assisted by Father Kent
and Father O'Rourke.
The times., 1897-05-10

Ground was broken for the new church
on last New Years day, and the e,lifice
was finished last Saturday. its total cost
being about S27 ,o00. The spacious audi
toriun is on the first floor. A chapel for
the sunday school and for prayer meet
ings is on the second floor. The church has
a membership OF about 740, and it's Sun
day school numbers about 800 scholars.
The pastor, Rev. A. g. Harrison, has long
been engaged in ministerial work IN the
District of Coiumtia, having come to the
new church from the pastorate OF Faith
Chapel. The. Peoples Tabernacle Is the
gift of Mr.. w. l.. Bruen, q prominent at
torney of this city, TO the congregation.
The church is undenominational. 1t was
erected for the people OF Southeast Wash
ingtou, and is free of debt. 1t stands upon
the site of the frame edfice built some
nine years ago by Rev. Jacob d. Wilson.
When he died, on November 10, last, he
requested Rev. Harrison and Mr.. Briien
to keep the congregation together aid
continue the work that he had begun.
With this object in view, and IN view
of the condition of the frame edifice, 1t
was removed to make room for the new
structure, the congreg alton meanw hile
worshipng in Odd Fellows Hall, on
Eighth street southeast, where the ser
vices were well attended.
The times., 1897-05-10
THE MAIL BAG REPAIR SHOP.
Labors of the Board Investigating
It's Affairs Nearly Concluded.

The special board of examiners investi-
eating the administration Of the musty.
dusty United States Mailbag Repair Shop
has been meeting on Saturdays since its
appointment, which was announced some
time ago in The Times. Its labor is about
to be concluded. The board consist of Gen.
Edgerton, William c. Masten, and j. B.
Forker, all Of the Postal Department, and
appointed by Postmaster General Gary.
One Of the principal objects of the COM
mission is to determine whether economy
can best be subserved by having the work
done by contract or by the Government,
as at present. Formerly the contract sys-
tenn was employed.
Incidentally, the commission Is looking
into the personal conduct Of some OF the
employees, one CT whom, it will be re-
membered, Supt. CulIin, was dismissed
some time ago. At the time, it was stated
that there were others, and these others, II
they exist, will possibly be discovered by
this commission.
There have been from time to time, al
legations, not only OF this kind, Of scandal,
hut also of scandals in the matter OF max
ing contracts, the sale of the old material
the use Of employees, and Government ma
terial for the benefit OF ether emploles,
The times., 1897-05-10
BULWARKlNG The LEVEES
A New Embankment Will Be Con-
structed if Necessary.
Benjamin Peters, Farmer, Mis-
taken by a Guard fer Levee-
Cutter and Killed.

New Orleans, May 9.The city of Baton
Rouge took steps today to render secure the
weak and broken levee at that town. which
has threatened all the country below with
overflow.
A mass meeting z of citizens, presided over
by the governor, was held, and sub
the police jury of the parish also made
appropriations for the work and an EN-
tirely new levee will be constructed, If
necessary This has been for some time
the most dan gerous place on the lower river.
The third levee killing is reported today
from New Texas, where Benjamin Peters,
d farmer, of that parish, was shot aud
killed last night by guard who mistook
him for q levee cutter
In consequence of the break in the Angola
levee, all of that fine estate of over 5000
acres, is under water. Men and animals
have been moved to places of safety. 1t
is announced that the overflow in the
Tensas basin has not only destroyed the
fruit crop, but killed the fruit trees.
The Black River countryis gradually being
overflowed from the crevasse W ater.
Many have already taken out their cattle
in boats and all are in destitute condi-
tion from the interruption to all business
The fight against the high water is still
costing the city of New orleans from
$1,000 to $1,000 per day in the pay Of
levee guards and iaborers
The times., 1897-05-10
G. A. X. MEMORIAL SERVICE.
Sermon of Rev. Parker Before Kit
Carson Post.

Kit Carson Post, Department of the
service ut the Church of the Reformation
last night. In the absence OF the pastor,
Rev W. A Parsons, Rev. Dr. Parker, of
Gettysburg, IA, conducted the service
and preached the memorial sermon.
Rev. DR.. Parker dwelt on the respect
which men ought 70 pay to all other men
as creatures who Were formed in the
image Of God Man stood alone as the
chosen of God. God created man and
breathed into his nostrils the breath of
life. An impassable line divided man from
the brute. There were no soaring aInbi-
tions, no subtleties of conscience in the
brute domain. Man had O soul and a
single soul was more wonderful than all
else in nature.
The mind of man wandered among the
stars and measured space. what would
the universe be- said DR.. Parker. with
out the mind of man to contemplate t.
Government was recognized by Cod and
the magistrates governors of the gov
erned-were entitled to respect He
denounced the license of the press which
abused public officers. The liberty of the
press was carried so far, he said, that in
many instances sensitive, noble men were
afraid To present themselves for public
office, and in this way coarse, selfish and
uuserupulouS men climbed into pow sr
He advised sympathy for social outcasts
and fair play to all men.
The pulpit was drapedinU Union coIors and
large A. r. badge was suspendedat+ove
the pulpit. Appropriate music was rem
dered by the choir.
The times., 1897-05-10
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Cornerstone of the John Hay In
dustrial School Laid.
Funeral of Herbert Price--The New
Police Boat Entertainment of
the st. Andrew Brotherhood.

Alexandria, May 9.-The funeral of the
noon at O'Clock from his home on North
Fairfax street. The funeral was largely
attended, and the body was escorted to the
Methodist cemetery by the members of the
fire department. The services We're con-
Quoted 10y Rev. j. t. Williams, pastor of
the NJ. Z. Church South.
Tie corner stone OF the John Hay In
dustriai School for colored pupils was laid
this afternoon with appropriate ceremonies,
under the auspices OF Harmony Lodge, No
SIS, q. u. O. of o. q. p. q. NJ. James
" Buckner delivered the address for the
oGd Fellows, James t. Holmes was master
of ceremonies; Z. w. q. NJ. Alexander
Howard, marshal, and 4. q. NJ LuciUs
Gaines, acting noble grand. There was
large crowd present, and during the
ceremonies Rev. Clarence L. Ball, rector of
Gracr. Episcopal Church, delivered an ad-
dress and congratulated the colored people
On their efforts 10 prepare their children
foT mechanical pursuits. Addresses were
also delivered by Rev. Alexander Truatt
and UtheIs.
The building is two stories high and
aNty-fige feet long 1t will have six
large rooms, an auditorium and office.
Broom, printing, sewing and Cooking de
partments viii be among the features Of
the new institution. Brickmaking and
laundry departments will be added in the
near future
The officers are: President, r. B. Robin
son: secretary, Magnus l.. Robinson. board
OF trustees, j. C House, r B. Robinson,
Magnus l.. Robinson. K. c. o. Benjamin, j.
Herndon and II. ]. Williams.
Dean II Son, the contractors, are making
rapid progress with the building of the
new police harbor boat for the authorities
of Washington. Tie boat will be one Of
the swiftest on the river.
A complimentary entertainment will lie
given by the members OF the st. Andre "
Brotherhood gymnasium at Sarepta Hall
on Wednesday night. The entertainmen mt
will consist of athletics and vocal and
Instrumental music
The beautiful spring weather or today
brought many visitors from Washington
during the day and the churches were
all well attended The resident clergy
conducted the services except in Trinity
member OF Congress from Kansas, preached
at IL a. m. to large congregation
The services in the auditorium CT the
Railroad Reading Rooms this afternoon
were conducted by Rev. Mr.. Dickinson, of
the seminary. The special services TO he
held during the week viii be conducted
by ministers as follows: Monday, Rev j.
H Butter; Tuesday, Rev. J. E. Thaeker;
Wednesday, Rev Mr. Bell, of Washington;
Thursday, Rev. Mr.. Boyd, presiding elder
NJ F. Church; Friday, Rev. l.. j. McDougle.
A regular meeting of the city council
will be held Tuesday night
Rev. j n. Eberlein VIII leave for Balti-
more on Tuesday to attend the annual
synod of the Evangelical Lut utheran church,
which convenes in that city on the 11th
instant
MIR. Charles Goodrich is recovering from
d serious Illness.
Mr.. Joseph Rotchford is i'll at his home,
or upper Prince street.
The times., 1897-05-10
"MINNIE Is STILL WAITING"
A Prodigal Son Summoned Home
by Loving Message.
After an Absence Of Six Years
Parents ard Sweetheart.

ST. Louis, May 8. Richard Yellott, u
young nan of wealthy parentage, arrived
at the City Hospital yesterday sick and
unfortunate, but just in time to learn that
the latchstring was still out for him ut his
nome in Maryland Young Yeilott is son
of George w. Yellott, treasurer or Balii-
more county, Md. The Yellott homestead
at Ridge View Farm, just outside OF Ba!u-
more is one of the handsomest an the state
Six years ago the young man was :. IA
miliar figure in Baltimore In tie spring
of 1891 his engagement to a society girl
in that city was announced. Before The
date of the wedding was set young feii1tt
uuarreled with his father and his allowance
was cut off In a fitof anger young YeilOtt
told some OF his friends he Was going West
TO become cowboy. Those who knew the
Young swell angt,ed, bit he wasin earnest
Two days later he started West without
telling his parents or his fiance good-hy.
His father made repeated efforts 10 tind
linn He traced him as farWest as Texas,
but rs often as he tried 70 communicate
with his son he would learn tn at ne mad
gone to some other town
On Wednesday a letter signed by George
W. YeIlott was received at the city hos
pitai The letter said that the writer
had been informed that his son, Richard,
had been i'll iii Texas and had started ior
st. Louis He asked, II the young man
should apply for admission to the HOSPITAL
that he be told that his father was
willing to care for him at home and would
send him money to pay. for his trans
portation There was q postscript which
read: Tell him that Minnie is still
waiting
The letter was turned over TO Marion
Gibbons She Thought no more OF It, until
she looked at the register yesterday. The
name OF Richard Yeliott was among the
arrivals. She hunted ap YeIiott and showed
him the letter. The young man broke
down, and before the matron left hIs ted
side she had secured his promise to return
home telegram was sent at once TO
MI Yellott, who telegraphed money to
pay his son S fare home.
Richard Yeilott is twenty-five years old.
He Will leave for home as soon as the
doctors think il safe He was a cowboy
during his six years sojonrn in Texas.
As Min ME is still waiting il is likely he
will recover.
The times., 1897-05-10
IN THE HOTEL CORRIDORS.

Said Mr. w F Ed.nons0n, of st. Louis. at
Wizards, last evening:
"A question which the postal congress,
nov in session here should consider, Is she
establishment of a parcel post, which wll
bring the United states in touch at on"
point with the other great nations of
the world.
At is impossible now To send a Christ
mas present to any European country, un-
less il comes under the head OF printed
matter at anything less than tile fuD
letter rate of five cents for half an ounce.
Great Britain, France aud Germany have
a gene, a! parcels post, and the United
States should have had one long ago lt
requires only the action OF the President
to bring this about. More than one Post
master General has recommended ii; and
the present postal congress. III which all
the nations OF the world are joined in the
Postal Union, is a fitting place 10 an
nounce that the United states has fallen
into line"
The times., 1897-05-10
a Public Nuisance.

To the Editor of The Times:
Win you not Join me in crusade against
the vile aud dangerous habit Of sTitting in
the corridors OF public buildings ] notice
in The Times of this morning the Commits
sioners have ruled that the spitters must
not use the street cars OF any public build
ing over which they have cOntrol-for spit.
toons- The department of which i am an
employe needs TO have such rule applied
to 1t, for the corridors arc disgusting from
the effects of the gentlemen t?) who uso
them for spittoons when they are taking q
constitutional"
PHYSICIAN
The times., 1897-05-10
yIyACIoUS CHERRY SISTERS.
Quartet VIII he Here Another Weel
in New Specialties.

On account of the great interest dis
played during the past week in the work
of the Cherry Sisters, who were the most
conspicuous attraction down at the Ri jou,
Manager Whitesell has engaged this quar-
tet of battling specialists for next week,
and they will be seen during the per-
formance of 1.-The Confederate Spy" which
has been announced as the current bill.
So intense has been the interest aroused
in these young ladies that all during the
past week crowds of people have visited the
Mjou and howled at the utter absence of
up-to-date versatility that stamps every
selection OF the sisters.
Their feature this week viii be an en-
tirely new one, and Manager Vhitescll
promises revelation that will put their
work of last week to blush as regards
originality and treatment.
Their feature has not a dull moment in
it and from first to last the audience is
kept in a convulsed state of merriment that
none but these young ladies from the far-off
precincts of Linn county, Iowa, can pro-
duCc.
The times., 1897-05-10
CATARRH OF THE STOMACH.
A Pleasant, simple, But Safe and
EffectuaI Cure for 1t.


Effectual Cure for 1t.
Catarrh of the stomach has long been con
sidered the next thing TO incurable. The
usual symptoms are a fullor bloating sensa-
ton after eating, accompanied sometimes
with sour or watery rsings, formation of
gases, causing pressure on the heart and
lungs, and difficult breathing; headaches,
tickle appetite, nervousness and general
played out, languid feeling.
There is often foul taste in the mouth.
coated tongue, and if the interior of the
stomach could be seen it would show
Shiny. inflamed condition.
The cure of this common and obstinate
troubleis foundin d treatment which causes
the food to be readily, thoroughly digested
beforeit has time to ferment andirrita te the
delicate mucous surfaces Of the stomach.
To secure a prompt and healthy digestion
is the one necessary thing TO do and when
normal digestion is secured the catarrhal
condition will have disappeared.
According to DIR. Harlandson the safest
and best treatments TO use after each meal
d tablet composed OF Diastase, Aseptic Pep
sin, little NuX, Golden Seal and fruit
acids. These tablets can now be found at
all drug stores under the name of Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets, and not being patent
medicine can be used with perfect safety
and assurance that healthy appetite and
thorough digestion will follow their regul;.r
use after meals.
Mr.. N. j. Booher, of 2710 Dearborn St,
Chicago, Ill, writes: "Catarrh is a local
condition, resulting from a neglected cold
In the head. whereby the lining membrane
of the nose becomes inflamed and the
poisonous discharge therefrom passing gback-
ward into the throat, reaches the stomach,
titus producing catarrh of the stomach.
Medical authorities prescribed for HE for
three years for catarrh of stomach without
cure; but today am the happiest OF men
after using only one box of Stuarts Dys-
pepsia Tablets l cannot find appropriate
words to express my good feeling 1 have
found flesh, appetite and sound rest from
their use.''
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the safest
preparation as wella the simplest andmost
convenient remedy for any form Of indiges-
tion, catarrh OF stomach, biliousness, sour
stomach, heartburn and bloating after
meals.
Send for little book mailed free on stunl-
ach troubles, by addressing Stuart Co.,
Marshall, Mich. These tablets can be found
at all drug stores. my10-I2-14
The times., 1897-05-10
sEssUMs. REPLY TO CRITICS.
He Denies That He Rejects the
Divinity of Christ.

New Orleans, May 9.-Bishop Sessurls,
of the Episcopal church, preached today
in st. Paul's Church, whose pastor re-
Gently arraigned him before the diocesan
council for erroneous doctrines. 1t was
expected that the bishop would reply to
the charges OF the Presbyterian, Metho
dist, Baptist and Lutheran clergy, that
he was heterodoX, and talking an entirely
new religion. The bishop, however, did
not directly answer the charges, but his
sermon. which was an enunciation of his
religious views. was understood to be a
reply to the charges of heterodoxy made
against him.
Preaching from Acts of the Apostles,
The times., 1897-05-10
The Rest Remedy for Rheumat,-m.

From the Fairhaven IN. " Register.
Mr.. James Rowland, of this village, states
that for twenty-five years his wife has
been a sufferer from rheumatism A few;
nights ago she was in such pain that she
was nearly crazy. She sent Mr.. Rowland
FOR the doctor, but he had read OF Cham
terlain's Pain Balm and instead OF going
f,r the physician he went to the store
AID secured a bottle of Z His wife did
not approve OF Mr.. Rowt.--h's purchase a1
first, but nevertheless applied the Balm
thoroughly and in an hours Time was able
to go 10 sleep. She now applies ;t when
ever she feels an ache or a pain and finds
that IL always gives relief He says that
nc medicine which she had used ever did
her as much good The 25 and so cent
sizes for sale by Henry Eyans. Wholesale
and Retail Druggist, 93s II and Conn.
ava. and st. NV.
The times., 1897-05-10

chapter 1 verse 8, he put at rest the as7
sertion that he rejected the divinity OF
Christ.
The rest of the sermon reiterateI the
doctrines which were recently interpreted
by the other Protestant sects to mean
Pantheism, the denial of a personal God.
and the substitution of nature or thea
universe IN his place, and universalism. or
the ultimate pardOning of all sinners after
some sort OF purgatOry or probation after
death.
The times., 1897-05-10
A short Tobacco Crop.

Pueblo, Mex, May 9.-Reports from all
the tobacco raising districts in Mexico
show that the shortage OF the tobacco
crop is much greater than was supposed
and In consequence the price has advanced
again. 1t is expected that leaf tobacco
will go still higher, as foreign orders are
being constantly received.
The times., 1897-05-10
Guarantees pr0mpl and Perfect Cures.
Bear These Great Facts in
Mind /:
over 10000 Cases Treated ami curea in thu
Past Five Years.

Over LOCO autograph testimonials,
signed, sworn to. and aitestea Dy people
whose word cannot be doubted for one
fnOlnent.
hese are what Dr. Walker offers as
eslGehce OF ms skill, Of his healing power,
OF MS heing able 70 accomplish cures
wherein otbers-and good dOc,OTs at thae
- nave faileJ- No wOndertha Dr. Walkers
~ork grows, no wonder that enthusiasm
increases, no wonder that the people have
come 70 the inevitable conclusion that no
ctnef DOCTOR can equal Dr Walkers
asheNenents- He Is par excellence a man
ot TIE people Tor the people. a fnan who
ueNotes the talents bis Maker gave him
70 me aLeylation OF the sufferings Of his,
fellow mankind
DAILY OFFICE HOURs-IO to 5; Mon-l
day, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday,
tiL p m; Sundays, 10 70 12
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Mrs. Rea,s Name to Be Inscribed.

Mrs. Rea's Name to Be Inscribed.
The joint committee in charge of The
erection OF the Rea monument met yes
terday morning at Plasterers' Hall.
The several subcommittee bad been
instructed by the organizations to which
they belong TO insist that the name of
Reas wife be also inscribed on the monu-
ment, and It was to take final action on
this matter that the general committee
had been called together.
The delegates obeyed their instructions,
and it was ordered that the name of Mrs.
Rea be inscribed on the monument with
her husbands.
The times., 1897-05-10

present European conditions have made
it necessary for Austria to procure gold,
and Japan having determined to DO busi-
ness on O gold basis, there arose a demand
for gold, more easily met in the American
market than elsewhere. Therefore. some
of our gold has been again going to
Europe and more may CO. But this time
it is because we can sell 1t or lend it
to Europe at fair profit, and not because
Europe has been selling our securities or
is fearful that we are going on a silver
basis In little while, with the ex-
portation of grain and provisions, which
is sure to come this summer. all Of this
gold is likely to be returned T. us, and
perhens maya will come with it"
The times., 1897-05-10
PERSONAL.

Mr.. W. T. Thomas, the young business
man who took such an active part In
national politics during the last cam
paign, and who was foremost of the white
candidates In the fight for the recorderslip
of the Dbtrict. is seriously i'll at his resi-
dence ou Twelfth street northwest.
The times., 1897-05-10
A Means of Enlightenment.

'It does people good to be gossiped
about
''why DO you think sou
1T gives them the conviction that IL IS
wicked to gossip."-Chicago Record.
The times., 1897-05-10
YOUNG sHEPARDsoN's DEATH.
His Parents Arrived in Time to
Saw GoOd-Bye.

Princeton, n. j., May 9.-Rowland Shep-
ardson, the Princeton University student,
who accidentally shot himself yesterday
afternoon while returning from fishing
trip, died at the college infirmary at 1
O'Clock today.
Eugene Shepardson, the young mans
father, accompanied by Mrs Shepardson,
arrived from Richmond about noon.
Last night an operation occupying two
hours was performed upon young Shepard
son, and later he seemed to rally, but to-
ward O'Clock this morning his condi-
ton was such that hope of recovery was
abandoned by his physician. The nu-
fortunate boy was only eighteen years of
age, and came to Princeton from st. Paul's
preparatory school.
The times., 1897-05-10

and similar charges of Illegal conduct
1t is not likely that the report OF the
commission will he made public, except
as to its findings