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Evening star., 1897-05-28
SCENES IN POLICE COURT.
A review of the Proceedings Befor
Judge kimball.

A Review of the Proceedings Before
Judge kimball.
Jane A. Sumby was the first Individual
arraigned today in the Police Court for
vagrancy. incidentally, it may be stated
that Jane has been in the Police Court
several times before on the same charge
Jane was begging from everybody she
met" stated Policeman Sontag. when
l arrested her she was paralyzed by
drink"
James peculiar characteristic is that she
always selects Water street southwest
when she goes on a rampage. Her re-
cital OF woe was not very impressive so
she went to the wOrkhouse for thirty days.
Frank Taylor was the next in line, and
he was in highly indignant frame of
mind.
II arrested him as he came out of an
alley. where a lot of milk cans were stand
Ing" said the policeman who figured in
the case. He struck me as being a sus-
picious character, SO 1 took him in"
rs that all you know about him?' asked
the court.
Yes, SIR"
'Case dismissed"
THAT man was arrested for breathing
air." whispered spectator. Taylor left
the room.
These men were asleep in a barn on
the Bladensburg road" explained Police
man ODea, after Edward Gafford, William
Gafford, James Mahoney and Jacob Sling
man had pleaded not guilty to a vagrancy
information.
II suppose they are cranks," the officer
added.
That barn belongs to my father" de-
clared Edward Gafford taking the stand.
my brother and 1, with Mahoney and
Slirgman, attended an entertainment in
the city last night and were late getting
home. Not caring to arouse the family
we decided to sleep In the barn. I think
it's a pity that a man can't sleep IN his
| fathers barn without being arrested and
| dragged to q police. station"
DISMISSED ruled the court.
Evening star., 1897-05-28
EXCURSIONS.

The Sound Money Club Is booked for a
good time tomorrow. The club is to spend
the day at Marshall Hail.. and the COM
mittee in charge has made splendid ar
rangements for really big time down the
river. That the members of the organiza-
tion are not all entirely devoted to the
study Of the deeper problems of the money
question is proved by the fact that they
will pass the hours in dancing, bowling,
shooting for prizes, mounting into space
on the Ferris wheel and last, but not
least, banQueting. The boats taking the
club down will leave at 10 am, 2:3O and
$50 pm, returning to the city in good
time.
Marshall Hall is looking its best at pres
ent, and a big crowd is expected.
The Washington Lodge OF Elks were the
hosts last night on an excursion to River
View and had over 1,10O Of their friends
as their guests. The Pentz left her wharf
at 6:45 pm. and arrived at the View about
7:3O. Three hours were spent in dancing,
shooting the chute and having a good time
generally. 1t Is safe to say that no ex-
cursion given this season has been as thor
oughly enjoyed as that Of the Elks last
night. Washington Lodge will give tts
annual excursion to the View on July 16
Evening star., 1897-05-28
AN UNExPEornD BATH.
."Aunt Juliao Green Came Near

Drowning.
The police received q telephone messag &c
about 1890 o'clock yesterday conveying
the information that a handsome young
white woman had jumped into the river
near the foot Of 18th street. and asking
that an ambulance he sent to remove her
to the hospital. as she was unconscious
when rescued. The fourth precinct patrol
wagon responded to the can. and quick
time was made When the fish wharf was
reached. however, the police found that
instead of attempted suicide by a hand
some young lady, an elderly colored wo-
earth another sixty years. had accidentally
fallen in, and been given an unexpected
cold bath.
The woman was Julia Green, who has
been known in South Washington for many
years as Aunt Julia" She has worked
for many Of the cider residents of South
Washington, and was well known to the
children, with whom she was a favorlte.
She was removed to the Emergency Hos
pital, where she soon recovered from the
effects Of her unexpected bath.
Il was down there on the fish wharf
looking for pieces of wood and COAL" the
old woman explained, ''and when step
ped on a plank that 1 thought was nailed
there want no nail in IT, and in went"
Were you frightened?" the old aunty
was asked
Honey" she answered. poking her head
out from beneath the blanket, IT didn't
get scared till got in the water, and went
down twice. l went down SO quick that l
didn't have time to pray. When l got
up the last time. some men on the wharf
handed out piece of scantling. and !
caught it,
The doctors at the hospital treated Aunt
Julia and put her to bed, where she was
made more comfortable and given better
attention than she had received in many
months before.
Evening star., 1897-05-28
ADJUSTMENTS,

'CINDERELLA" TONIGHT-The pro-
duction of the old and pleasing legend Of
Cinderella which will be given tonight
and tomorrow afternoon at the National
Theater by the pupils of Professor Shell
don, promises to be unusually successful.
The performances are to be given for char
ity, and this fact in Washington insures
a large attendance. The patronesses are
Nine. Romero, Mrs. William Carpenter,
Mrs. Sharp, Mrs. Vincent, Mrs. H c. Lam
caster, Mrs. John W. Thompson and other
ladies prominent in society and charity
aiding circles. The pretty story will be
effectively staged, while the costumes.
lights and other accessories to a successful
production will be all that could be de-
sired. In the ball room scene in the palace
OF the prince grand ball will be given,
which will include all the features of a
regular May ball. The little ones have
the show will, in every respect, merit and
earn any amount of patronage or token
of appreciation that may be bestowed upon
it.
THE BIOGRAPH.-Although the last
week of the biograph at Willard Hall has
been announced a number of times, the
friends of the interesting instrument and
of its genial manager, Col. Jay Durham,
have each time prevailed and the exhibi-
tions have been continued. Tomorrow
however, is positively the last day of the
biograph in Washington, and, after tomor-
low evenings exhibition, Colonel Durham
will be seen no more upon the lecture stage
in Washington as delineator of the mys-
teries of this wonderful invention. The
biograph has been one Of the most sue
cessful amusements that has ever been
put before the public of Washington, and
its friends may be counted by the thou
sands. 1t has helped church after church
and society after society by it's benefit ex-
hibtionS and has in every way come up tC
the requirements of a first-class amuse.
ment institution
Evening star., 1897-05-28
HosoRnD MRS. H1Rsr.
Reception GfveIa.e LAST Evening .,
Resiae0ce - l6rs. Lemon.


Reception Gfven. East Evening ut
Resiaeace ~ lGes. LeAeh.
A reception was 3iWn last evening by
Mrs. Laura E.~Iesnpnsapresident of U. 8.
Grant Circle, No. 4 ladies' OF the g. A.
r., at her home. s11as14th street north
west to welcome tfhestpationat president,
Mrs. Catherine e. Hdrk Of Louisville. KY.
who has beeR visitlngs2he different state
conventions, preparatory to the meeting Of
the national convenAiOnaat Buffalo, N. Y.
Accompanying Mrs.. slfIirst were Mrs.
Laura MoNeir Of OomAen, N. J., who was
the first national ptesi1ent, and who h at
the present time nptisaal coancillor. and
A. w. Whedon Of louisville, KY, depart
ment president of tie a A. r.. Is-.5.s>-
Among the guestssprasent were Mrs. Nell
Mrs. Florence c. 0eofge, national treas
urer; Mrs Fannie Calvert, Mrs. Celia
Sneden, Mrs. Mary e. Houghtaling. Mrs.
Lucia Rugg, Mrs. Sarah 8. Thorne, Mrs.
Mrs Pettys Mrs. Florence Barringer. Mrs.
Mary E. Wright. Mrs. Cornelia Avery, the
Misses Lemon, Lillian Royce, Gertrude
Creager Sara Avery, Mrs. Player, Miss
Churchill, Clark, Mckee, Player and John
son.
Mrs. Hirst spoke of the growth Of the
order in the different states, and of the
Soou WORK ~. was OOlng IN DehalI OF the
veterans andxtheir families. Mrs McNeir
and Mr.. Whedon also made short ad-
dresses, which were listened to with in
terest by those present.
Music was supplied by Miss Burlington,
and several songs were also sung by the
''Old Boys Quartet" and others. Refresh
ments were served in the diningsroo and
toasts were drunk in pure cold water.
The ladies' of u. 8. Grant Circle, who
will take an active part in the memorial
services at Arlington, hoped to have the
national president with them, but pre-
vtous engagement in Pennsylvania will
prevent her being present.
Evening star., 1897-05-28
Betrayed Hi. Benef.etor.

James H. Daniel, colored, few days
ago called at the residence of Moses Will
kerson, No. 223 Oriole street, and said he
was a stranger in the city, was penni1ess,
and asked shelter for the night. The re-
quest was granted. After Daniel departed
the next morning Mr. Wilkerson discovered
that silver watch, two pairs of trousers.
a pair Of gold eyeglasses, razor pair of
gloves, watch charm, locket, silver star
society pin, gold pencil. an umbrella and
a number of other articles of value had
gone with him. Detective Hartigan ar
rested the man, and yesterday afternoon
in the Police Court he admitted his guilt.
six months in jail will just about suit
you," stated Judge Kimball in disposing
of the case.
Evening star., 1897-05-28
BOYS STOLE BRASS.
Arraigned I'm Court for the ORense,
They Plead Guilty.

Arraigned I'm Court for the ORense,
They Plead Guilty.
Arthur Pennington and Henry NJ. Carr,
white youths, were each fined SO yester-
day by Judge Kimball, in the Police
Court, for the larceny of a quantity of
brass from the shops Of the Metropolitan
Railway Company. Pennington. an en-
ploye of the company, made two trips with
Carr to downtown junk dealer. where
they disposed of the stolen goods.
The defendants admitted their guilt, say
ing they wanted to raise money to cover
the expenses of a trip down the river. 1t
was their first offense, they added. The
mother Of Pennington made plea for her
son. and President Harries of the railway
company stated that he had no desire to
prosecute the boys. II they should promise
to cease pilfe-ing. After consulting with
the prosecuting attorney Judge Kimball
imposed the fines as stated.
Evening star., 1897-05-28
neALL MISSION ,apBrIra.
The Washington Auxiliary Discussed
Its Foreign Work Yesterday.

The wash3ngt0n Auxiliary Discussed
Its Foreign Work Yesterday.
A largely attended meeting Of the WASH
ington Auxiliary Of the McAn Mission was
held yesterday in the New York Avenue
Church. As It was the first meeting since
the sad news Of the death of the president
Of the society, Mrs. Admiral Rogers, had
been received, naturally the thoughts Of
the members were occupied with the sense
Of loss (which had come to them, person.
ally and officially, in the death Of their be-
loved associate. Mrs. David A. Mcknight.
one Of the vice presidents, presided, and
the secretary. Mrs. w. B. Bryan, was in
her place. Appropriate resolutions were
sent to the family Of the deceased.
The editor Of the American McAn Rec
ord, Louise Seymour Houghton, delivered
an interesting address.
Mrs. Houghton said that when she re-
ceived an invitation to address this meet
ing she thought to bring them a message
OF good cheer, and even now, though the
was In the
them to be Of good cheer. for the work
in which their departed leader was SO
deeply interested was never in more
hopeful condition than now.
"a year ago." she continued, when by
reason of a heavy deficit In the income,
there had perforce been a large reduction
In the extent Of the work, the future had
seemed very discouraging. 1t had seemed
to be very disastrous that the support of
the five f1ourishing stations in Lyons must
be curtailed, the extensive operations at st.
Etienne cut off, and the valuable work
among the sailors at Marseilles stopped.
But 1t had all worked for good. The French
Protestant churches of Lyons had come to
see the importance of the missions as feed
ers to their own churches. and they took
up the care of those stations which the
McAl Mission had been forced to put
down.
And SO 1t was everywhere. In one place
1t was the local Y. M. c. A. that took it
up; in another generous American wo-
man, who assumed the expense; in others,
as at Lyons, the Protestant pastors and
people.
I'm Paris the wealthiest and most fash
ionable Protestant church, that of Pente-
mont, took up a station that the mission
had been forced to close, and now these
men and women of rank and wealth are
| carrying on their own mission.
Now, the heavy debt which had nearly
paralyzed the mission having been paid
largely through the gifts Of Americans,
the mission was entering upon new career
of usefulness Calls for new stations are
coming up from all parts of France espe-
cially from the towns and villages along
the rivers. where for four years past the
little mission boat has been working II
every one OF the one hundred and seven
teen stations were to be taken in charge by
the churches to-day there would be one
hundred and seventeen new stations opened
before winter, so eager is France for the
Gospel as carried by the simple method OF
| the McAll Mission
Evening star., 1897-05-28
22c. Tomorrow for Wisconsin "E1gin''
butter. Geo. M. Oyster, jr., 175 Center
Mkt; 114S Conn. ave.; 26 Riggs Mkt.-Advt.

The Enlargement of the White House.
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
There are two topics of great interest al
this moment that seem to have distinct
bearing on each other. One is the Paris
fire and the other the proposed enlarge
ment Of the White House. Even that tenn
porary building intended for 2,00O people
or thereabout had, believe, six doors. At
one New Year reception at the White
House 1t was estimated that 1000 were
received in building that has one door.
There are two windows arranged as exits
and entrances, but with the awnings they
would be very dangerous in case Of panic.
The new plan published in Harper's Week
ly November % last has three doors to
enter at and three doors connecting all
the public reception rooms. Three win
'dows open from the blue room on to a
terrace but these are always closed with
palms and flowers. One has only to- think
of the effect of a malicious person calling
"firer' on a reception night to feel sure
there is great need for immediate action in
enlarging the present building.
CORNELIA J. CHADWICK.
Evening star., 1897-05-28
A SUDDEN DEATH,
Jesse n. SSAeFw00A,- q well-Kn0wn
.Cttisen, Passes Away.


.C1tfHen, Passes Away.
Jesse R. Sherwood. one of the best known
market gardeners in the northern part
Of the District. died very suddenly, about
8 o'clock yesterday afternoon. at his homo
near Langdon.
Mr.. Sherwood was at one of the city
markets yesterday morning attending to
business as usual, and reached home short
ly after / O'Clock in the afternoon About
an hour later he complained to some of
the members of his family that he felt i'll.
He rapidly grew worse and in less than two
hours from that time he was a corpse. A
widow and several grown children survive
him. He was a prominent member Of the
Langdon Lodge. Independent Order OF Odd
Fellows. under whose auspices the funeral
will be conducted tomorrow afternoon.
The intermcnt will be made at Alexandra,
Va.
Although apparently in excellent health
at the time. Mr.. Sherwood Sunday last
told an intimate friend that he had made
his will, and had so disposed Of his prop
erty that II he should die suddenly there
would be no confusion growing out Of the
settlement Of bis estate.
Evening star., 1897-05-28
NEW HOME PURCHASED.
First MethOdist PrOtestant COngrega-
tiOn to Occupy Old Trinity Church.

First Methodist PrOtestant COnEreEa-
tfOn to Occupy Old Trinity Church.
The congregation of the First Methodist
Protestant Church has purchased the for
mer house of worship of Trinity NJ. E.
Church, on 4th street southeast, near G
street, for $4,000. The M. P. Church edi-
flee was damaged by the storm of last Sep
tember, and since then the congregation
have been looking around for a new home.
Plans have been decided upon by which
the old Trinity Church will ultimately lie
entirely transformed. For the present the
First Church will limit itself to spending
about 5000 in alterations and improve
ments. The building, it stands now. Is
fifty-eight feet wide by eighty feet long,
and is two stories in height.
The purchase includes the parsonage ad-
joining the church on the south, which is
of three stories and has eleven rooms. This
will also be renewed, in readiness for its
new occupant. The old house Of worship
of the First Methodist Protestant congre-
CATION is located at the corner of 9TH street
and Virginia avenue southeast.
Evening star., 1897-05-28

Drowsane.s : dlspsiiaa s. BesssAam.s Pm.
Evening star., 1897-05-28
In Memory of senator Earle.

At the annual banquet Of the South Caro-
lima Society of this city the following reso-
lutions of respect to the memory of the
late Senator Earle were adopted:
Resolved, That this society has learned
with profound regret of the untimely
death of the Hon. Joseph H. Earle. a dis
tinguished citizen and representative of the
state of South Carolina in the United
States Senate
Resolved. second, That in the death of
this eminent gentleman the state has lost
one of its worthiest sons, and the nation
one whose career promised great distinc-
ton for himself and usefulness to the
country"
Evening star., 1897-05-28
He In After Them.

Col Perry Carson is after Cleveland.
Not ex-President Cleveland but plain Po-
hceman Cleveland. Incidentally. he is also
after Policeman Brown. All in all. he is
after the policemen who poisoned the dogs
that domicile at Ivy City. where Perry
poses mayor of the burg"
The colonel called upon the Commission
ers yesterday to make his charges. He
said nearly all the dogs in the subdivision
had been poisoned. and 1t had been alleged
that Policemen Cleveland and Brown were
the guilty parties. Commissioner Wight
informed him that Major Moore was in
vestigating the matter. and nothing would
be done until his report was received.
Evening star., 1897-05-28
A WONDERFUL MIEDBGlM|E.

BEDCHAMs PILLS. taken as directed. will
quickly restore Females to complete health. They
promptly remove distractions Irregularities Of
the syStem For q
Evening star., 1897-05-28
Columbian University Exerci.e..

A public disputation will be held in the
Columbian University and candidates for
the degree of doctors will present their
theses Wednesday morning next at 10
o'clock The doctorate disputation will be
on the following thesis: "A comparative
study of the lower cretaceous formations
and fauna of the United States.' by Timo-
thy William Staunton, B. s., NJ. s., before
Charles D. Walcott, director United States
geological survey; Prof. William Bullock
Clark. Johns Hopkins University, and DR..
C.. A White. National Museum.
The second thesis will be: ''Paleobotany
of the yellow gravel at Bridgeton, N j.,
by Charles Arthur Hollick, Phi. B., before
DIR. Lester F. Ward. DIR. F. H. Knowiton
and DIR. Arnold Hague, all of the United
States geological survey. The third thesis
will be Influence of French thought On
the formation of the Constitution of the
United States" by John Scott Johnson, B.
s., A VI.
Evening star., 1897-05-28
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon
and Marshall Hall at 10 am. and 2:30 pm.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Trains leave 49, street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at6:3O, 1905, IL
am, and 1905, Ills, 2O5. 3, and 4:15 pm.
Trains leave 1874 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am.
to pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and
river landings at Z am.
Evening star., 1897-05-28
Discussed Statistics.

AT a meeting of the American Statistical
Association, held in the hall of the Cos
mos Club. last evening. Mr.. Henry Far
quhar read a paper on The Location of
Life Insurance Policy Holders in the
United States" paper on Some Consid-
er;;tiCns in Gathering Forestry Statistics"
was read by Prof. B. E. Furnow.
Evening star., 1897-05-28

The fire department was called out yes
terday by the explosion of a can of gaso-
line in the building occupied by the local
agents of the Pope Manufacturing Com
pany, 49, Pennsylvania avenue. The can
was thrown into the street before more
than trifiing damage had been caused, the
fire department not being needed.
Evening star., 1897-05-28
Change Of Firm.

The grocery firm of Reeves. Poole & Co.
has dissolved partnership, owing to the
continued poor health of Mr.. Poole. His
son. who was latterly interested in the
firm, will also retire, and expects to- locate
in. New York. = Mr.. Reeves. VINO succeeds
to- the business. has been with Mr. Poole
for fifteen years, and has practically man
aged it for almost that length of time.
Evening star., 1897-05-28
4 Sensation in the Butter Line.

lbs. best Elgin butter, $1.OO; lbs, 65c !;
2 lbs. 45c-; h.. DC. Best N. Y. cream
cheese. 1212c. lb. Swiss cheese, 15c. Fresh
eggs. 121ec- Gibbons, butter dealer, Cent,
Riggs, X Street and N. E. Mkts. Drop
postal or tel 2U2.-Advt
Evening star., 1897-05-28
The Contrnctors' Exchange.

The following officers were elected at
meeting for the organization of the Con
tractors Exchange and Reading Rooms of
Washington:" President, Philip NJ. Snow
den; vice president, Charles Childs; secre-
tary: John W. Trumble. and treasurer,
Hugh Waters.
Evening star., 1897-05-28
Gift to Columbian Untversitx

Preceding the prize debate ut Column
bian University, which will be held by
the Sc cieties, the evening of June ), a bust
of Mr.. Justice Harlan will be presented
to Columbian University on behalf of rhe
law students. Mr.. Justice Cox will make
the presentation address
Evening star., 1897-05-28
Del Ray Lawn Pnrty.

The lawn party at Del Ray last night.
given by the M E. Chapel South. was
largely attended and well patronized. The
grounds were Illuminated with Japanese
lights and lanterns. After a successful
evening of sales the affair was closed by
an auction, In which all Of the cakes and
berries left from the festival were sold
and the guests dispersed at II o'clock.
Many persons from Washington were in
attendance.
Evening star., 1897-05-28
Hi. Sister. the B..eae,.r,e..

The will Of the late VIM. w. Latchford of
Annapolis Junction. Nd. dated April 30.
1897 was filed here yesterday. John T.
Harrison Is named as executor the three
sisters Of the testator. Mary T.. Harrison.
Laura A.. Mtsel and Emma n. Edelin,,
being made the bencficiariea.
Evening star., 1897-05-28
For Divorce.

James M. Hodges hiss petitioned for
divorce from Emma L. Hodges. They were
married at Alexandria. Va, July 6, 1885.
Mr.. Hodges charges his wife with having
deserted him November IL. 1904.
Another suit for divorce filed was
that of Laura 8. Whitaker against
Granville A. Whitaker. They were mar
ried In this city February 4, 1880, five chill
dren being born to them. Mrs. Whitaker
charged her husband with cruelty. She
asks the custody Of the children and also
for alimony and counsel fees.
Evening star., 1897-05-28
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Columbia Theater.-''Niobe."
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Seamons
BurlesQuers.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-"The
Mikado"
New National Theater.-"Cinderella.'
Willard Hall.-Exkibition of the Bio
graph.
Chevy Chase Inn.-Garder party for the
benefit of the Homeopathic Hospital.
Evening star., 1897-05-28
The Work of q Crook.

The Work Of q Crook.
A comfortably dressed man, who gave
his name as James c. Harper. was ar
rested yesterday by Detectives Gallaher
and Boardman, just as he was about to
board train at the Baltimore and Poto-
mac depot for Philadelphia. He was ap-
pretended on charge of grand larceny,
and most of the stolen property was found
on his person.
Harper called at the house of Mr.. W. 8,
Seamans, No. 1853 California street north
east Wednesday, and engaged room and
board, telling the proprietor that his name
was Frank Harper, and that he was en-
ployed as a carpenter on the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad.
The new boarder left the house about
o'clock yesterday morning. He had been
gone but a few minutes when Mr.. Sea-
mans discovered that two gold watches,
several chains and other articles of jewelry
were missing, and the arrest followed.