davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1897-04-15


At the invitation of Paymaster General
7. II. Stanton, U. s. A, the annual reunion
Of the survivors Of the National Rifles OF
1861 will be held this evening at 8 O'clock
at the Army and Navy Club. The Reunion
Will take the form Of a smoker, giving the
members an excellent opportunity TO live
over again their experiences at the break
Ing out of the war. 1t was April Is. 1861.
that the National Rifles of this city offered
Its services as an Independent company In
response to President Lincoln's call for To-
OOO troops. 1t was the first company to re-
spond to this first call and served for
ninety days. Afterward many of the mem
bers entered the regular army and served
throughout the war with credit and dis
tinction. The organization only numbers
the men who enlisted in 81. There were
seventy-seven In ALL OF these thirty-three
are now dead, and Of seven nothing is
president, and Mr.. G. Y. AtLee, the secre-
tary Of the society.
Evening star., 1897-04-15
To Dissolve Partnerxhip.

A bill in equity has been flied by Leonard
r. Finton against Harrison s. Martin to
dissolve the partnership between them, and
for the appointment meantime of a re-
ceiver- The complainant states that March
10, 1896. they purchased. for 5000, the plant
and good will of Stumph & Bro, at 631-35
Massachusetts avenue Mr.. Vinton claims
that he has advanced 5000 to meet the
nrms obligations. and asserts that his
partner on the 18th instant drew some
300 or 500 from the firms funds in bank.
when. il is alleged, s4OO in partnership
checks were outstanding. Mr.. Vinton also
claims that Mr.. Martin allowed the rent
10 faIl In arrears. rule TO show cause
returnable Wednesday next, was granted
by the court.
Evening star., 1897-04-15
THE EFREN ROBBERY.
More Evidence Against BILLY Williams
Discovered.

More Evidence Against Billy Williams
Discovered.
The missing link in the Efren highway
robbery case was found this morning by
the detectives. when they made a search of
the sewer at 18th and De Sales streets
northwest and fished out the Victims
pocketDook. in which were his cards and
the so draft on a New York bank. This
followed the confession of Albert folsom
the old man in the case. When Burley told
the detectives what he had seen of Satur-
day nights affair, and then Tolson made a
confession. the former was released, and
will be used a witness. The confession
of Tolson followed the Identification by
Mr.. Efren. account of which was print
ed in yesterdays Star.
When Tolson had made his confession,
Billy Williams. his. alleged accomplish
was brought in to hear what he had said
Williams repeated his denial. Tolson told
of the plot that had been made to rob sew
eral persons, among them Capt. Ephriam
Randall of the steamer Samuel ]. Pentz
and frankie Morton, the keeper of an al
legged disreputable house. Tolson told the
detectives that Williams actually commit
ted the robbery. and then he went off with
him to where he threw the pocketbook In
the sewer. Williams, he said took the
watch, chain and charm, and said he would
melt them SO they would never be used as
evidence. Before they separated. he said.
Williams handed him a bill, saying: Here's
$40, your share of the DOODLE" When he
reached home he said he discovered that
he had been given only 81 bill.
Detective Helan, precinct detective, and
Policeman Kilmartin, who worked up the
case, had the prisoners Williams and Toll
son taken to the Police Court today and
charged with highway robbery. They were
anxious to have the case heard today. but
Mr.. Sillers, who appeared for "BiIiy" Will
iams, asked for postponement until to-
morrow, which was granted. His defense
will be an alibi. He claims that at the time
the robbery was committed he was at
Robey's wharf near the navy yard.
David Smith, whose name figured in the
case yesterday, was not arrested, as was
reported. 1t is said that he gave the first
Information in the case to the detectives,
and when the Witness James BurIey, was
arrested, Smith was put in the cell with
him to do detective work, which he did.
The case will be heard in court at IL
o'clock tomorrow
Evening star., 1897-04-15
DEATH OF LINCOLN.
The ThiFty-Sec0nl AnnfvefsaPy-Rec-
elections Of Mr. James n. Ford.

The Thirty-Sec0nd AnnfvefsaPy-Rec-
elections Of Mr.. James d. Ford.
Today is the thirty-second anniversary
OF the death Of President Abraham Lin
coin. who was shot the night before by
John Wilkes Booth. in Ford's Theater. in
this city. President Lincoln was attending
the performance of "Our American Cous-
in," produced by Laura Keane.
Speaking Of the sad event, Mr.. James
r. Ford, brother Of the late John T. Ford,
said to a Baltimore American reporter: II
shall never forget the night Of the tragedy
II I live to be hundred years old.
was business manager at the Washing
ton theater and happened to be in the box
office the afternoon the message came
from the White House with a request from
Mrs. Lincoln for the use of a box in the
evening. Later in the day came to Bal
timore to transact some business with
my brother John and started back for
washington on an accommodation train
ON the Baltimore and Ohio at 8 o'clock.
reaching Washington at few minutes
after TO- As soon as I got off the train
noticed a great commotion along Penn
sylvania avenue and hurried toward the
theater. not being able to get any salts
faction OF any one / met more than that
something terrible had happened in our
theater.
Just as reached the theater they were
carrying the wounded President out. and
he was taken to the home Of Mrs. Peter
son, who lived on 10th street, opposite the
theater. The people were like mad and
yelled like demons, demanding the au-
thoritfes to produce the murderer, who at
that time had not been captured. l man
aged to elbow my way through the crowd
TO the entrance Of the theater, and the
sight which met my eyes was. I assure
you, unnerving. The people. through the
excitement, were tearing the seats from
their fsstenings in their efforts to get out.
In the meantime the soldiers encamped in
and around Washington in consequence of
the surrender Of General Lee, on April q,
were dispatched to the scene OF the as
sasslnatfon, and within half an hour af-
ter the shooting occurred a pandemontum
reigned in the vicinity.
"A heavy guard encircled the theater,
and troops were placed in charge Of the
interior. Every citizen was compelled to
leave the building, including all attaches
and myself. 1 had some friends on 10th
street opposite the theater near where
the wounded President was taken, and I
started across the street to spend my time
there, when the line Of soldiers prevented
me from passing. 1 then walked down
on the east side Of 10th street, intending
to go to the National Hotel, as the night
was miserable, made so by thick, misty
rain that fell but when near the hotel I
was again halted by the troops and was
compelled to wander about, having no
place to go, until nearly midnight. Presi-
dent Lincoln died early Saturday morn
ing, and his death was mourned by the
nation at large. We attempted to open
the theater some time afterward, but the
theater, and, upon legal proceedings be-
Ing threatened. 1t was purchased by an
act of Congress and utilized for govern
ment purposes"
Evening star., 1897-04-15
JuveutIe Temple Beneflt.

Minnehaha Lodge gave the use of It's hall
Tuesday evening, and. with its friends.
Joined the little people in an entertainment
for the benefit Of Minnehaha Juvenile
Temple. The enterprise was in all respects
Daniel superintendent. included an ad-
successful. The program. arranged by Miss
dress OF welcome by the grand superinten-
dent. piano solos by the Misses Bartlett
and the Misses Mills, vocal solo by May
Massey. recitation by Miss Brogan, dia-
logues by Luciele Kent and Charlie Cook,
Harry Burlingame and Willie Shipiey and
addresses by Messrs. Canfield and Stewart
The hall was lined with booths. finely dec
GRATED. at whsch the members of the tenn
pie dispensed delicacies in great variety,
and with manifest care for the nimble
penny.
Evening star., 1897-04-15
Officers Elected,

Mt Elmo Commandery, knights Templar,
No IL, of Hyattsville elected the following
officers Tuesday for the ensuing year: NJ
ii. Kearney, eminent commander; Samuel
C. Cox, generalissimo; John A. Westlake
captain general; Rev. Charles ]. s. Mayo
prelate; j. B. D. Peters, senior warden
Charles H. Welsh. Junior warden; Frederic
A Holden, recorder; Harry B. Major treas
urer; Eugene A Fowler. warder. The rest
of the line of officers will be elected or ap-
pointei at the next conclave of the COM
mandery. The prospects OF success for
Mt Elmo, No r. are very encouraging
Evening star., 1897-04-15
SOLEMN SERVICES,
Those to De Held In Commemorative
of Holy Thursday and Good Friday.

Those to De Held In CONNIE emo ora ii on
OF Holy Thursday and Good Friday.
Special services will be held in all the
Catholic and Episcopal churches tomorrow,
Good Friday. In some of the former they
will be especially impressive, interesting
musical programs having been arranged.
In many services will also be held this
evening.
At the Church of the Epiphany, at 7:3O
O'Clock this evening, there will be a ceIe-
bration Of the holy communion. and SER
mon by Rev. Lucien Kinsloving of Brazil
The following speciaE services will be
held tomorroV: ServicGf and address at 80
and IL am, and 7:86 pm The rector
will preach at the IL an. and the pm
services; subject. The Roman Centurion !"
Rev L. G. Wood will preach on Friday at
7:3O.
Special services at st. Patrick's Church
are as follows:
Tenebrae service this evening at 7:3O.
The three lessons. Lamentations, will be
sung, respectively, by Messrs. B. A. Ryan,
M-s Mama and VIM. ID. McF'arland: Mis-
erere Mr.. Paul Cain as cantor and DR.. H.
B.. F. Heath, Messrs. Mcfarland, Paul,
Cremelein, Ryan and Mama as chorus
Benedlctus. DIR. HEATH Messrs. Mcfarland
acromelein. Ryan. Cain, and Mama. b i.'2's
Good Friday evening, at 7:3O o'clock. the
following will be the program:
lmproperium, Psalm 6S. Witt, chorus;
PAoJSi, = iStd oi6Aoic, ptfdueid, fdu-
lima Montegriffo Mama; "The Seven Last
Words of Jesus on the Cross" S. Merca-
dante; introduction, chorus; I, ma Parola-
rather, forgive them, for they know not
what they do, Miss Blanche Mattingly; H.
da Parola-"This day shalt thou be with
me in paradise!" choir quartet and chorus;
III, Ia Parola-"Behold thy mother! Be-
hold thy son!' Mr.. VIM. D. Mcfarland and
Mr.. B. A. Ryan; ", ia Parola-"My God
why hast Thou forsaken me?" chorus; v,
ia Parola-"I thirst" Mr.. VIM. d. McFar-
land; vi, ia Parola-'It is finished" Mr.,
Charles Goodchild and chorus; VII, ma
Parola-' Father, into Thy hands l COM
mend my SPIRIT" choir quartet and chorus:
sermon.
The choir will be assisted by a selected
string orchestra on this occasion; Mariana
Ma1na. musical director
At both evening services this church will
be brilliantly Illuminated by electric light
effects.
The office of the tenebrae will be repeated
at st. Aloysius Church this evening The
ceremonies on Good Friday begin at am.
At II noon the ''Seven Last Words, by
Mercadante, with orchestral accompani-
ment, will be sung by the full choir. Medi-
tations on each word will be given by Rev.
AIoysius B. Brosnan, S. j., Woodstock Col
lege. The sermon at the tenebrae Good
Friday, will be by Rev. Jno. ORourke
s. ].
On Holy Saturday services will begin at
1:3O 9. m, with the Blessing of the New
Fire" At the blessing of the paschai can
die the Exultet' will be sung by the dea-
con. Solemn high mass follows
|
Evening star., 1897-04-15
Hampton institute.

The Hampton Institute at Hampton, Va,
will hold its anniversary exercises a month
earlier than usual this year in order to ac-
commodate the friends who find 1t SO easy
and pleasant to congregate at Old Point
at Easter time. The Yale Glee Club comes
down then and many young people from
other schools Join them there.
Hampton has. therefore, set apart the
week following Easter for its festivities.
Tuesday evening representations from
Nights With Uncle Remus' will depict
the old-time slave life Of the negro, and
the Indians in the native costume Of by
gone days will illustrate the wooing and
wedding scenes of 'Hiawatha" Oid-time
negro and Indian folk songs will be an ad-
ditional feature of interest.
Thursday, the 22d. the anniversary exer-
cises OF the school will be held and many
friends from the north and south are ex-
pected. Students and graduates Will make
short addresses and a pleasing program
In which singing enters largely will be pre-
sented.
The school on these days will be thrown
open to inspection. and with it's new trade
school and other improvements will well
repay the visit of stranger or friend.
Evening star., 1897-04-15
LIVELY TIME
Hyattsville Republicans Indorse q
Candidate for State SenatsS

Hyattsvillc Republicans Indorse q
Candidate for State Senate
The Prince ,George's Republiean Club
held q spirited meeting last night at Hy-
attsvtlle. Toward the close Of the even
ing bitter discussion took place, IN the
course Of which startling personalities were
launched right and left. - -
Maj. NJ. ". Tierney called the meeting to
order, and took occasion to state that
though a great victory had just been
achieved. much harder fight than that Of
the last campaign awaited the republicans
In the fall. Al election of officers followed,
resulting in the selection of v. Tierney
as president; John E. FLatimer, first vice
president; F. "A Holden, second vice presi-
dent; VIM. Pennell. third vice president;
John Noell, secretary: Harry Dobbs. as
sfstant secretary; Louis o. Wissman. treas
urer; George Mcfarland, sergeant-at-arms; !;
executive committee-M ". Tierney. John
p. Latimer, John Noell J. @. Shipley and
r. H. Vincent.
The constitution was then read and
signed by number of new members.
A motion favoring the Endorsement by
the club of Capt. Charles G. Gordon for
the state senate provoked heated discus
sion, which nearly ended in the disbanding
OF the club. F. A. Holden opposed the mo.
ton, characterizing it as 'put-up Job"
and strenuously insisted that according to
the bylaws of the club no one could be in
dorsed for Office until first having been
dominated by the republican convention.
Mr.. Noell also spoke against the motion
making the point that before it could be
considered the bylaws should be changed.
In the midst Of the excitement Capt. Cor
don arose and moved that the club be dis
solved.
Mr.. Newman seconded the motion, de-
clartng that If break was to be made 1t
had better be made at once. L. o. Wtss-
man gained the floor and insisted upon har-
mony. and after few moments quiet was
restored.
Capt. Gordon then withdrew his notion
ana the chair was called upon to decide
the motion of Endorsement The chair held
that there was nothing In the constitution
which prohibited the club from indorsing a
member for office when there was only one
candidate for such Office and therefore de-
cared the, motion in order. Mr.. Holden
appealed from the decision of the chair,
and bitterly arraigned Capt Gordon for
having left the club last year in order to
start up another in Bladensburg. This the
captain declared to be false. The motion
OF an appeal from the decision Of the chair
was finally put to the vote, and the chair
was sustained. The club then proceeded
to indorse Capt Gordon for the state SEN
ate, whereupon Mr.. Holden entered his
protest, and warned the club that he would
carry the matter to the League of Republi-
can Clubs The meeting then adjourned
Capt. Gordon's adherents are very much
elated over the Endorsement of the club
and are confident that their candidate will
not only receive the nomination but will
likewise be elected
Evening star., 1897-04-15
Health Report.

The mortality Of the city during the past
week was 1O7. of which 81 were white and
46 colcred- The annual death rate was l6.5
for the white. $50 for the colored and 1913
Tor the total population. Deaths from con-
sumption were IA. az ainst In the pre-
y:ous week; those from diseases of the kid
Leys Q. as against by the last report.
while those from heart maladies fell from
10 TO q The mortality among children un-
der five years of age stood at Is, showing
TIE same rate as in the former week OF
vhom l6 were under one year old. of th,.
zymotic class of diseases there was one
death from whooping cough and three from
grip -.
There were four houses placarded for
diphtheria, one card was taken down Ieav-
ing twelve remaining in Quarantine. with
TO death reported. One house was isolated
Tor scarlet fever, two were released from
quarantine and four remained with warn
hg cards.
The weather conditions prevailing during
tne week were mean temperature of lOs
mean barometer of 29S4 and a mean rel
alive humidity Of 50. with a rainfall of "a.
inches. and six cloudy days The thermom-
eter fell from IL, on the 5th, to 3Ss. on the
!th. ranging 33 degrees. The direction OF
the winds was mainly northwesterly. aver
aging seven miles per hour reaching a
velocity OF thirty-five miles per hour on the
Evening star., 1897-04-15

The quarterly meeting of the w. C. T. U.
yesterday discussed plans for an active
educational campaign this spring. Among
her things a stronger anti-cigarette law
was discussed
Mrs. ALA b. Foster was nominated for
District superintendent of Juvenile work,
vice Mrs. s. B. Blaine, who has been
obliged to leave the city.
Evening star., 1897-04-15
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENrs TONIGHT.

Academy Of Music.-Hoyts "A Texas
Steer"
Columbia Theater.-"The Prisoner Of
Zenda."
Grand Opera House.-"Jim the Penman." I"
kernan's Lyceum Theater-The Rentz-
SantIey Company.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-Miss
Olga Nethersole in Carmen"
New National Theater.-Charles Hopper
In "Chimmie Fadden."
Willard Hau.-Exhibition of the Biograph.
vitascope Hall. adjoining Columbia Thea
ter.-Edison's Vitaseope.
427 7th street.-The Crystal Maze.
Evening star., 1897-04-15
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon.
Marshall Hall. Glymont and intermediate
laIdngs at 10 am
Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress
Monroe at pm
Trains leave 131a street and Pennsyivania
avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:4O l0Oo IL
am and 1905. 2.05 and 4:15 Pm
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from s am to
pm.
Evening star., 1897-04-15
For First Deputy Commissioners of
Pensions.

The Second Army Corps Association met
at the Riggs House last night, Capt. B. J.
ODriscoll. first vice president, presiding
After disposing Of routine business a reso-
luton was adopted recommending to Pres
ident Mckinley Gen. Joseph Dickinson for
the position OF first deputy commissioner OF
pensions General Dickinson was on the
staf OF General Hooker when he command
ed the Army OF the Potomac. Resolutions
were adopted in memory of the late Gen
Darius N Couch. a member of the associa-
tion. who died last February in Norwalk,
Conn., Maj. George A Armes read a his
torical paper on the past, present and fu-
trre history of the city of Washington
Evening star., 1897-04-15
For Damages.

John L. and Virginia Cox have sued the
Metropolitan Railroad Company. claiming
$4,000 damages for injuries alleged to
have been sustained by Mrs. Cox the 26th
OF last December. The plaintiffs allege
that Mrs Cox. in attempting to board a
car at 9th and o streets, was thrown to
the ground by the sudden starting of the
car 1t is claimed that she suffered COLI
cussiCn of the brain, among other inju-
ries.
Evening star., 1897-04-15
4 B.iiSis. A..oc,atio. E,ects...

Of directors Of the Northern Liberty Ger
man Building Association. No. 9. was held
last evening al the ham. corner OF 7th
and N streets. and resulted in the election
OF the following: President, Theodore Pitt;
vice president. A. s. johnson: secretary;
Hugo kuerschner: treasurer, @. N. EN-
merfch; board of directors. William Hol-
mead, Fred. w. kehleft. Charles II. Krey.
Louis Behrens, James L. Green. Louis p.
krey, Thomas Sampson, Daniel Giesler
and Edward Brown: attorney, Ferdinand
Schmidt. The report Of the treasurer
showed the total receipts since the organ
ization. April 1, 1891, to be 81 OG6. 212 so,
while the total disbursements to April i
OF this year were 81. .O54. .333. SO, leaving a
balance Of $11, ,93S.22 ON hand.
Evening star., 1897-04-15
Very Nice White Pine, Dressed &c.
q foot. Libbey & Co., 9th and N. Y. ave-
Advertisement
An.souls' Church.

At the annul business meeting Of All
Souls Church last evening Mr.. william C.
Keech and Dr.. George N. French were re-
elected secretary and treasurer, respect
lively. The vacancies on the board Of
trustees were filled by the election Of Geo.
A. King. Mrs. ]. q. Walker and Mrs. Ham
rah Maria Hatch for . term of three years
Authority was given the board Of trustees
to redeccrate the church.
Evening star., 1897-04-15
St. AIMS Donation Party.

The sisters Of St. AIMS Infant Asylum
Will hold donation party Easter Monday
to secure needed provisions. More than
hundred babies are being cared for at this
institution, and assistance for their MAIN
tenanee Is needed. st. AIMS Is supported
largely by private contributions.
Evening star., 1897-04-15

Protection for boarding. House Keeu-
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
VIII you kindly give me space to state
very mucb-needed statute for the District.
namely, q protective law for small hotel
ana boarding house keepers from boarding
people who will not pay their 1ust dueG3
Both New Jersey end Pennsylvania have q
law whereby baggage can be held. and n
no baggaee the paxties contracting board
bills can be arrested and held untA said
biiis are paid. Cannot q meeting OF poo
pie who give board be held to see NJ We
cannot get some redress from the COM
missioners or Cor sress? Il h much needed.
UNPROTECTED.
Evening star., 1897-04-15

Judge Kimbalf sent Henry Foulks to the
work house today for thirty days for va
grancy and to Jail also for thirty days for
the larceny of some clothing and eighty
cents in money from Mr.. W. w. Lanson Of
Twining City.
Evening star., 1897-04-15

HUYLER'S EASTER OFFERINGS.
A large variety of novelties to be filled
with delicious Ronbons and Chocolates.
Make the selection early at their store,
corIer F and 12th stS
Evening star., 1897-04-15

ORDER HOT CROSS BUNS TONIGHT
Well deliver them tomorrow Good FRI
day. morning in time for breakfast. Drop
postal or telephone. Fusselrs, 1427 N. Y ave.
Evening star., 1897-04-15
Bean Social.

The ladies of George H. Thomas. w. r.
e. will give a bean social tomorrow
evening at the hall. corner of Sth and
streets northeast, for the benefit of the
relief fund Of the corps. A first-class pro-
gram has been prepared and an enjoyable
evening OF entertainment is promised.
Evening star., 1897-04-15
Fire Sale Of Carpets.

All the undamaged carpets saved from
tre at Dobson's ware houses to be sold at
loses'. and 11th st.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-04-15

LET US CLEAN THEM FOR YOU.
Our IL years experience Is your best
guaranty. Empire Carpet Cleaning Co.,
631 Mass. ave. Storage. FIRE PROOF.
Evening star., 1897-04-15

SmalPs Easter Flowers,
14th and G sts.: and 1883 Broadway. N. Y.
Don't miss seeing our Easter display
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1897-04-15

Haltigan's Pocket ManuaEa book for
home. school. office, workshop. All book
stores
Evening star., 1897-04-15

Sma1i's Easter Plants and Flowers.
j. H Small & Sons. 14th and G streets;
and 1853 Broadway, New York.-Adyt.
Evening star., 1897-04-15

Charles Walker. for disorderly conduct,
went down for fifteen days, under sentence
from Judge Kimball.
Evening star., 1897-04-15

Expert Gasoline Stove Repairing.
A. EBERLY'S SONS, 71S 7th ST. NV.
Evening star., 1897-04-15

Gas Ranges with hot water connections.
A. EBERLY'S SONS. us 7th st. NV
Evening star., 1897-04-15
Johnston's reduced prices

For Spring Lamb and New York Roast go
to John n. Kelly. 9th st. wing. Center Mar
ket. Corned Beef a speciality.
Evening star., 1897-04-15

Saurs sale plants. Williams & Co.'S auc-
ton rooms. corner 10th and Penn ave- to-
morrow, IL am. and m.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-04-15
w. c. r. L. Campaign.

Guides. for Fine Easter Lilies, 1924 F.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1897-04-15
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Easter Cards. York's. 1922 14th st.
Evening star., 1897-04-15
Cn....... I..,t I..v p-,..s.

Cheapness Isn't Low PriceAness.
There II q limit to low price and high
price-below one and above the other are
both extravagances. Sab. box best butter,
r$1.SS. James p. Oyster, 500 Pa. ave.--Adyf.