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Evening star., 1897-05-17
Among the Churches.

Yesterday final services were held in
Trinity NJ. E. Church, 4th street near G.
street southeast. and next Sunday the new
edifice erected by the congregation, at 5th
and streets southeast, will be dedicated.
An appropriate sermon was delivered yes
terday by the pastor, Rev. DR.. Huntley
Bishop Hurst will preach the dedicatory
sermon In the new church next Sunday at
II am. DIR. Luther b. Hubbard will preach
at p.m.. and Rev. Wilson will deliver the
evening sermon.
sermon appropriate to the eighteenth
anniversary Of his pastorate was delivered
yesterday morning at the Church of the
Reformation by Rev. w. E. Parsons, D. D.
The Devotion Of the Six Sundays" to
precede the feast Of st. Aloysius of Con-
zaga, patron of st. Aloysius Church. COM
menced in that church yesterday morning
The late mass was solemnized by Rev
Father Boniface of the Order of st. Fran
els, stationed In New York, and the SER
mon of the day was delivered by Rev, p.
j. OConnell, 8. j., Of st. Aloysius
Representative George H. White Of North
carolina mad. an address yesterday before
the lyceum of the Second Baptist Church.
In the course OF his sermon YESTERDAY
morning Rev. DIR. Eidridge, the pastor OF
Waugh NJ E. Church. spoke Of the strur-
gle being made by Cuba for Independence
and expressed the belief that before long
the flag of this country will float over that
island.
Evening star., 1897-05-17

adopted by his predecessor, concentrated
the workings of the charities of the city,
and rendered efficient service for both the
general and local governments. Col. Tracey
Vas strict Catholic in his religion. and
shortly after he became seriously i'll asked
to be sent to Providence Hospital, where
he died. Personally, Col Tracey was one
of the most lovable of men. Kind, con-
siderate and generous to fault he won a
multitude of friends who mourn his loss
friend who had known him intimately
for several years left white carnation
upon his desk this morning
For a long time Col Tracey has been in
failing health. His last sickness dates from
the beginning of the new year. At first he
complained of fainting spells and heart
trouble. physician was summoned, and
after an examination cautioned the COL
onel to be careful of himself, adding that
MS neart was in bad shape Then follow
ed periods OF relief from pain, until finally
during the Christmas holidays he contract
ed the grip and took to his bed. He ralli ed
after careful treatment but suffered
severe shock during the early part of Feb
ruary, when he had several profuse hem
orrhages. Upon one occasion, the last time
ne was out at work. he fell in fainting
Mt on pennsylvania avenue and was car
ried to his hotel. Then he was taken to
the hospital.
Colonel Tracey.
T.,
April 20, 1s42. He received his education
at Mount St. Mary's College, at Emmitts-
burg, Nd, from which he graduated first
In his class in 1850. receiving the degree
of A. M. in 1882 and the degree of B. L.
at the Albany Law School in the same
year. AT an early age he entered the
army and was first and second lieutenant
of the 155th New York Regiment. Later
he was adjutant on the staff of Brigadier
General Corcoran, and subsequently on the
star Of the military division of the Missis-
sippi. He was major and lieutenant
colonel of the 18th New York Cavalry, and
cavalry inspector of the department of
the gulf. Colonel Tracey was promoted
for meritorious service during the Red
river campaign of Gen. Banks, and again
for conspicuous gallantry at the battle of
Mansfield. Since the war Col. Tracey has
been engaged in various pursuits, being
manufacturer merchant and editorial
writer. He was chief clerk and secretary
to Mayors Cooper and Grace of New York
and at one time court clerk of New York.
He assumed the Office of superintendent of
charities April 10, 1893.
Evening star., 1897-05-17
NEITHER DIsFIGURED.
The Earnest Argument Between MI
Barber and Mr.. SGuires.

The Earnest Argument Between MI
Barber and Mr.. Squires.
The Star Friday published & story of how
Mr.. Charles E. Barber and Mr.. G. Z.
Squires came together in battle on Penn
sylvania avenue. and how warrant was
issued later on for Mr.. Barber's arrest
The report stated that fierce Fitzsimmons
blows were struck and that when the ex-
cited populace broke In and separated the
fighters Mr.. Barber was sitting astride OF
Mr.. Squires and pummeling him earnest
ly. Today both of the interested parties
have written letters correcting certain in
cidents of the memorable contest Accord
ing to the communications neither man was
WHIPPED.
Mr. Squires in his letter says: II desire
to correct a mistake in your issue of tho
18th instant. An attempt to gouge Out
my left eye caused me, owing to the in
tense pain. to be helpless for moment
thereby giving my assailant an opportunity
to throw me down. No blows we're struck
after my fall. and the only mark visible
or invisible is scratch on my eyelid,
made by my assailant's thumb nail"
Mr.. Barber makes the following earnest
comment: Your paper last night spoke OF
my having disfigured eye, which is un-
true. My eyes are in perfect condition.
Mr. Muliowney is my personal enemy, and
although Mr.. Squires swore he struck me
first, Mr.. Mullowney charged me with as
saut. Your article does me an injustice
and ask you TO correct 1t, and it would be
but just and fair to await the decision of
the court. l did no wrong, was annoying
no one, but was doing my simple duty in
broad daylight and am prepared to prove
the truth OF my statement"
Friends of the gentlemen will now
breathe sigh of relief at the encouraging
news that The eyesight of both Mr.. Bar
Der and Mr.. Squires is in perfect working
Evening star., 1897-05-17
CARING FOR THE ORPHANS.
st. Joseph's Union Enlarges Its Spher,
OF Operations.

Cts SOoepne Union Enh0r&eo Hts sphere
OF Operations,
meeting of st. Joseph's Union was held
last evening In the parlors OF st. AIMS In
FAINT Asylum, its object being to inaugurate
plans which will secure q summer home
for the little ones OF the asylum; enable the
society to give daily donations of bread to
the charitable institutions of the city. with
out relation to their religious tendencies,
and to give occasional outings to the or
phan rewsboys and waits OF the city dur
ing the coming summer. Already the union
gives daily donations of bread to St. AIMS.
St. Rose Industrial School. Little Sisters of
the Poor, House Of Good Shepherd, and
Episcopal House of Mercy.
The new members elected were ]. Mar
tin Mckee. DIR. ]. III. Burch. Thomas J.
Irwin, F. B. Heitman, J. Stanton, Mat
Murphy, Charles J. Anderson. John A.
Hughes, John Connolly, T. d. keleher.
Blanche Waters Hall, Mrs. NJ. E. Allies,
Sarah H. Maher, Mr.. ]. Mccarthy, Mary
II. Mccarthy, Mrs. John H. Burch, Mrs.
Mary Gillen Mrs. ]. f. Esputa-Daley, Mrs.
Masterson, Anna Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Gowen. Mrs. ]. A. Carey, Teresa NJ.
Huneke, Laura M. Groves, Anna Doyle,
Felecita G. Lynch and Rev. Fathers Ker-
wick of Holy Name and Cahey and O'Con-
nell of St. Stephens. The active members
will meet on May 81. when committees will
be appointed and arrangements completed
for a garden party, to be given during the
summer for the benefit of the home.
Evening star., 1897-05-17
VIII Build Twenty Buildings.

Mr.. Henry Simpson of Barry & Simpson.
architects. has prepared plans for an i'm
portant improvement on the east side of
Brightwood avenue, corner of Harvard,
consisting of row of twenty dwellings.
including a store on the corner. The houses
are to be of two stories, faced with press
brick and with bay windows of varied
fern. carried the entire height with rock
face heads anG sifls. Each dwelling Is to
have sixteen feet front by forty-three
in depth, and will contain six rooms, bath
and pantry. with modern plumbing, cleo
trio gas lighting and electric bells. The
entrance steps will be Of stone. and paths
from sidewalk of granolithic. The cost of
the lmprovemsn will be $1,000.
Evening star., 1897-05-17
Engineer Sharpshootcrs.

At recent meeting of Company A, I'd
Separate Battalion (Engineers), the follow
ing were elected to membership: ]. NJ. Har-
rison. Robert Davidson, NJ. F. Holoran
and p. l.. Bush. The civic name adooted
by the company is Engineer Sharpshoot-
ers," and the scores made by the members
at rife practice during the gallery season
just closed indicate that the name is ap-
propriate, for the record of each man is
far above the military requirement. 50 per
cent. Tor ShafpshooterS. There are thirty
eight men in the company and the follow
ing shows the total score Of each being
two strings of five or tea shots at each dis
tance, 200, 300 800 and 600 yards:
Captain Tomlinson, 800; Corporal Carle-
ton. 300 Corporal Alberto. 800; Private
Buell.. 200; Private Leizear, 2G9; Private
Williams, 1879; Lieutenant Harvey, 1gJ; Ser
geant Garrison, 1876; Private Farrow 100:
Private Lines, 1874; Private Mass.e 1873;
Sergeant Dickey, 1872; Private s. |. Scott,
1872; Private H. Beckett 1872; Private VIII
meth, 19l; Private w. H. Beckett 191;
Laughlin. 191; Private Davidson 191; Pri-
vate Pollard, 1S9; Private Harrison, 1s9:
Lieutenant Hutterly, 1S9; Private Bush.
1S9; Private E. w. Scott 1SS; Sergeant
Stewart, 1877; Private Harley, 1877; Private
Shepherd. 1S7; Private Cook. 1877; Sergeant
Smythe, 1856; Corporal Wetherald, 1856; Pri-
vate Morgan, 1Si; Private Schafhirt. ls3:
Private Berg, 1872: Sergeant Appleby' ls2:
Private Hill. 1S1; Private Rollins, ISL: Pri
Vate Holloran, 1S1; Private Russell ISL
Total, 1920. ~-
Five members made 100 per cent while
the lowest scores are over 90 per cent. The
scores give the company the high average
Of 100 points per man out of a possible 2teI
or an average Of % per cent per man for
the entire company.
Evening star., 1897-05-17
BENEFIT OF NEWSIES.
Meeting in Their Interest at O Street
ArmOry Tonight.

An entertainment will be given this even
ing for the benefit of the National News
boys' Associat ton, at the arinory of the
Washington Cadets, on o street between
9TH and Sth streets northwest. The object
is to raise money with which to rent
place of meeting, and to provide for sick
members. The boys will meet at the arm
Org at 1870 O'Clock and will march over
the following route: Armory to 7th street
to NJ, to 18th, to New York avenue, to 18th,
to Pennsylvania avenue, to Az, to Fl south
west to I'd. to G, 10 New Jersey avenue
to n, to 18th, TO K. to 9th. to o, to the arm
Dry. There will be music and recital tions
by the boys. There will be grand prize
waltz at 1890, the best couple to receive
prize of 81 in silver. The next prize will
be 81 in silver to the raSgedest man or
boy
Evening star., 1897-05-17
THE LADY MACCAREES.
4 Pleasing Entertainment Given Tn.
der Their Direction


der Their Direction.
A most enjoyable literary and musical
entertainment was given Thursday even
ing at Maccabee Temple, 5i3 9th street
northwest under the auspices of National
Hive, No. ], Ladies of the Maccabees. The
lodge room was tastefully decorated with
the national emblem and the colors of the
order draped and festooned in clusters
about the hall, and on either end of the
platform were numerous palms, potted
plants and orchids.
Mrs. Martha McNiel lady commander of
the hive, presided. The program of exer-
cises was as follows: Piano solo, Mrs. Nora
Radcliffe Houchen; quartet, Misses Emma
ana Dorothy Houehen; Messrs: WIN an and
Stanley Houchen; dumb bell exercise, Miss
Bessie Watkins; recitation, Miss Eva
Cooke; cornet solo, Prof. George w. Man
key, Indian club swinging, Miss Fannie
violin solo. Mr. w. H. Scholz; contralto
solo. Miss Nel-Louise Stevens; mandolin
and piano duet, Miss Lizzie Mocbee and
Miss Alice Crowley. The entertainment
posed of Misses A. c. d. Murray and K.
l.. Grady, and Messrs. A. w. Hoskins and
w. j. Oats. in an instrumental pot-pourri.
After the rendition of the program, re-
freshments were served by the Lady Mac
cabees.
Among those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
C. ]. Giers. Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Held. Mrs
j. u. McDuell, Mrs. De Montreville, Mrs
W. H. O'Neil Mrs. Charles S. Coomes, Miss
Mary Horrigan. Miss Abbott, Miss Marie
Houx of Warrensburg. Mo-: Mrs. Rouzee,
Miss Mary f. Shields. Miss Ida NJ Seyes
Miss Cynthia Bean, DIR. Edith Jewell, Miss
Ida Knerr. Miss Emory, Mr.. VIM. H. Nc
Mel. Mr.. Fred Achenbach, Mr.. W. Staey
Mr.. James Solomon, Mr. s. S. Foutz, Miss
Lille Hays Mrs. l.. B. Foutz and Miss Vir-
ginia Fletcher.
The cOmmJftea Of noaynapt, ,on.t... a
Of Mrs. Ida j. Maxwell. Mrs. Elizabeth
Jester and Miss Minnie Shoemaker
Evening star., 1897-05-17


There was merriment in plenty at River
view yesterday, and il any one failed to
have good time 1t was his own fault
herman society excursions are ALWAYS
noted as very jovial affairs and the ex-
cursion OF the Germania Maennerchor TO
the View yesterday was no exception to
the rule While the day was not quite as
warm as 1t might have been to make good
excursion weather. still over 800 persons
went 10 River View on the three trips of
the steamer Pentz from this city. In the
crowd could be seen many well-knoWn
German-Americans of Washington Re-
sides the chute and numerous other attrac-
tlons at the View, the large throng was
treated TO fine vocal concert by a trained
chorus OF sixty voices. The program rem
cered contained all the airs dear to the
heart of the German, and the singers were
ably assisted by the View orchestra. un-
der the leadership of Prof. Arth A num-
Der OF bowling contests also took place
and were witnessed by a large number of
deVotees OF the game Four trips home
ward were necessary to bring all home
and 1t was shortly after 10 o. o'clock when
the last load of excursionists was landed
mere. after a delightful trip up the moonlit
Potomac. The River View management
announces that bicyclists who come down
over the road will not be excluded from
the grounds, but IL they wish to return
home on the boat they will have to pay
their fare.
Evening star., 1897-05-17
ATTORNEYS TAKE AN OUTING.
Their Annual Pilgrimage to MaFshall
Hall Saturday.

The annual outing of the members Of
the District Bar Association took place
Saturday. the day being spent at Marshall
Hall. The number making the trip was the
smallest for several years, about one hun
dred attorneys, court officials and judges
composing the party.
A planked shad dinner was the feature of
the occasion. bowling. shooting, base ball
and other games being also indulged In.
The party left at IL o'clock in the morn
Ing, returning shortly after in the even
ing.
Among those attending as guests were
justices Harlan and Gray of the Supreme
Court, Justices Shepard and Morris of the
Court of Appeals. Chief Justice Bingham
and Justices Cox and Bradley of the Dis
trict Supreme Court, Judge Weldon of the
Court of Claims, Marshal Wilson, Register
OF Wills McGill District Commissioner
Black, ex-Commissioner Truesdell, Arch
lb1id Hopkins. clerk of the Court of
Claims, and Clerks Willett and Hodges OF
the Court OF Appeals.
Evening star., 1897-05-17
A Patriotic sparrow.

Persons who were on 18th street north.
west near the first precinct police station
about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon were
surprised to see a small sparrow carrying
United States flag in its beak. The flag
was nearly four times the size of the bird
which was several times, by its weight
forced to the ground. Each time, however
after resting for a moment or two. the
sparrow would rise In the air. and, after
several attempts. finally succ aled in get.
ting to height of thirty or forty feet, and
flew down 18th street
Evening star., 1897-05-17
DIED RHlS MORNING
Superintendent sof Charities Tracey Passes
2 Away.
His Illness proved Fntnl-Expired n
PrOvideace Hospital - The
DeaA Mas Career.

Colonel John Tracey, United States su-
perintendent Of charities for the District
of Columbia. died this morning, just few
minutes after midnight, AZ Providence
Hospital, after an Illness Of three months.
Colonel Tracey was appointed by Presi-
dent Cleveland and confirmed by the Sem
ate April 10, 1888. He came from New
York city, where he had been identified
with the democracy for a number of years.
He succeeded Amos G. Warner, the first
superintendent of charities. and while he
made no important change In the methods
Evening star., 1897-05-17
Dramatic Clubs Success.

Friday evening the 14th instant. a very
enjoyable entertainment was given at
Masonic Temple Hall by the Juvenile Dra-
matte Club The first play presented was
"A Scheme That Failed" those taking
part being Miss Nellie Orchard as Mrs
Edith Jennings. Miss Estelle Steinberg as
Mrs. Jennings, Miss Mabci Owen as Fanny
Miss Marie Geddes as Irs. Craven Master
Victor Craven, Miss Bertie Bowler and
Miss Rosie Brady Bridget. This was
followed by "On An Island" in which
Mabel Owen and Estelle Steinbcrg took
part. After this dancing was enjoyed
until a late hour. The club proposes to
give entertainments quite often next sea-
son, but cannot hope for a greater success
than the one achieved Friday evening.
Evening star., 1897-05-17
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy OF Music.-''The Golden Giant"
Columbia Theater.-Columbia Stock Com
pany in "A First Ofense."
Grand Opera House.-The Buckler and
Butler Stock Company in Our Boys"
Kernan's Lyceum Tneater.-Zero Bur-
lesque Company and Robert Fitzsimmons.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-"Car-
men,"
New National Theater.-Julia Marlowe
and Robert Taber In For Bonnie Prince
Charlie"
Willard Hall.-Exhibt!on of the Bio
graph
9l6 New York avenue--May Festival by
the ladies of Mckendree Methodist Church.
Evening star., 1897-05-17
Sold nt Auction.

Walter B. Williams & Co., auctioneers,
have sold at public sale a two-story brick
house. 1910 C street northeast, to John
ofenstein, for $500; also e three-story
brick house. 1926 Oregon avenue north
west, to Emma S. Barrie, for $500.
Ratciffe, Sutton & Co., auctioneers, sold
Friday, at public sale, 426 Jackson street,
Ahacostia, to Fred Smith and G. NJ. EN-
merich, trustees, for s., 400
Evening star., 1897-05-17
Camp mt Great Falls.

About fifty members of Light Battery A,
Capt. II. G. Forsberg commanding, spent
yesterday at Great Falls in camp. The oc-
casiCn proved to be most delightful, and
there was not a single untoward incident,
except that Mr.. II. Riley, one of the COM
pany. was struck in the left side with a
ball while playing base bali and temporar-
lily disabled He. however fully recovered
In the course Of an hour, and for the rest
Of the trip enjoyed himself fully as much
any of the others. Capt. Walsh of the
Emmet Guards accompanied the party as
the guest of Capt. Forsberg.
Evening star., 1897-05-17
CITY AND DISTRICT.
DR.. Nice's Special Work.

DIR. Frederic Nice's successful special
Salvation Army meetings. begun Saturday
at the Metropolitan NJ. E Church. and
followed Sunday at Salvation Army Hall.
VIII continue tonight at the Vermont Ave-
hue Christian Church, and tomorrow night
AZ the town hall IN Rockville. DIR. Nice
mas brought IN many new members to the
Mercy Box League. whose work for the
Film, rescue and prison operations of the
army he has been describing In these meet
ings Or. Nice has. besides his violin, the
ssslstanee of Ea;;ign Shane. and other Off
GERS and auxiliaries of the army.
Evening star., 1897-05-17
Sunday at MARSHALL Hall

"arshaii Hall was the center of attrac-
uoh ior a large number of people yester-
uas' VINO look advantage of the beautiful
uaS ior an outing at this popular resort
Inc regular pianked shad dinner was
served and the majority of those who
niade the trip partook of the delicacy-
Schroeder's orchestra was on hand dnrin,,
the greater part of the day and discoursed
popular and pleasing music for the benefit
OF tne excursionists, both on the grounds
and on the boat
Evening star., 1897-05-17
Colonial Beach One,,rr

Colonial Beach was opened for the sea
sen Saturday with complimentary ex-
cursion rendered to citizens of Washing
ton- Capt L. e Robey of the Pennsyl-
Vania railroad suoerintendcd the enter
tainment Of the guests. After dinner at the
sherman House an open air entertainment
Was rendered by the following talent: The
IsyIor Brothers. John Howlings. James
L. Catnell. George d. Scott B. G. HolI,nd
and Prof. Frederick Geisberg.
Evening star., 1897-05-17
Case Postponed.

John L. Lake. who has been collector for
the wholesale liquor firm of L. Strouse 3
Co.. 213 North Sd street. Philadelphia, was
arrested here Saturday night by Detec-
tives Horne and Weldon on a charge of
emtezzlement. ELIAS Wineland, a member
Of the firm. swore out the warrant, the
amount mentioned being 81. While this
amount is mentioned in the warrant 1t Is
alleged that Lake failed to make returns
Tor other amounts. The defendant, who is
thirty-seven years old. the officers say.
formerly lived at Winchester. Va. Today
In the Police Court the case was contin-
ued until Wednesday in order to give the
witnesses from Philadelphia time to get
here.
Evening star., 1897-05-17
American Guards Have Gone Ho,,.


Tie 1st Battalion of the American Guards
OF New York, a military organization con-
fined to, the public schools of that city.
which was visiting here for several days.
left at 3:4E o'clock yesterday afternoon
over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad for
home. The youngsters composing the bat
talon left the Oxford Saturday evening
about o'clock, headed by their own band.
and marched to the Pennsylvania depot.
with the Intention of escorting President
Mckinley up the avenue to the White
House, but In this were disappointed They
were drawn up In line at the entrance to
the depot. and Mr.. Mckinley, who reached
the city at 9:45, was given a salute which
he recognized and raised his hat. The or
DER was given and the march up the avenue
was commenced, the boys proceeding as
Tar as 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue
hefore 1t was discovered that the Presj-
cents carriage was not in sight. Some one
had made a big blunder, and 1t caused no
ettle CONSERVATION among the young SOL
d1ers. Ranks were broken at this point.
ana the lads returned sirgly to the Oxford
The organization and its friends visited
quite number of places of interest during
their stay here, and yesterday were the
guests of Mr.. Allison Nailor en- a trip to
Arlington. The return was made from the
cemetery to the city in time to permit an
inspection of the Corcoran Art Gallery.
Evening star., 1897-05-17
A New Melody

some men sit down and wonder why
That business is so dull.
While Oyster the hustler" is on the f1v.
For him there Is no lull.
bib box best butter, $11O. 900 Pa. ave
Advertisement
Evening star., 1897-05-17
Alter all it is Nature that make

After all it is Nature that makes
the cures. Only now and then she
gets into tight place and needs the
helping hand of science. When the
right thing is needed to check dis
eased action and start the organs
and tissues on the way to health;
SCOTS Emulsion comes as the help
meet of Nature. 1t feeds, nourishes,
strengthens; and it does this all
round-the Hypophosphites act
upon the nerves; the Cod-liver Oil
feeds the body.
For sale by all druggists at so cents and s1oo
Evening star., 1897-05-17
AnthropoIogfcnI Society,

The last regular meeting of the Anthro-
biological Society fer the season will be held
tomorrow evening at the Cosmos Club,
when the following papers will be pre-
sented: Boats of the Kootenay and the
Amoor," by DR.. Otis T. Mason of the Ma
tional Museum; 'Jodocus Illustrations by
Mr.. Wells M. Sawyer of the bureau of
ethnoiogy; Weak Places in Our Public
Education" by Mr.. James H. Blodgett of
the bureau of education and Present Con-
dition of the Muskwaki Indians by Pro-
fessor w. j. McGee of the bureau of eth
nology.
Evening star., 1897-05-17

hSSienfc Ice-Spring Water Frozen
TEST for table and sick raom-lasts longest
same rates as for other ice.-Adyt.
Evening star., 1897-05-17

Valuable real estate on 18th street ba+v.a,
q street and Virginia avenue southeast viii
De sold by trustees tomorrow afternoon at
b O'Clock See advertisement.