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Evening star., 1898-05-30
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUSEMENTs TONIGHT.

Lafayette Theater-Hula Girl, Queen LII
by Columbian University Vaudeville Club
Columbia Theater-Celumbia Stock Com
pany in Held by the Enemy"
Grand Opera House-"The White Squad
rom
Glen Echo-Parry Opera Company In
"Mikado."
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-Beneht 10
Manager Eugene Herman
1411 Pennsylvania avenue-Phil Cloyer's
$50 600 oil painting, "Fatima."
Base Ball Park-Pain's Fireworks.
Evening star., 1898-05-30
Fresh. Lon=-Liyed Flowers
Prompt deliveries. GUIDE, 1904 F.-Adyt.
Inquiry Touching Wires.

letter has been addressed b. the Dis
trict Commissioners to the Mutual District
Messenger Company, the Postal Telegraph
Company and the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company, inqU.riuG whether any
of the companies has any wires on the pole
q the southeast corner Of 9th street and
louisiana avenue. and, il 50, the number
and direction OF them.
Evening star., 1898-05-30
Appoint mcnts In EixtrIcf Servr..

George T Rodgers has been appointed by
tie District Commissioners dunpman In
the street and alley cleaning department at
Sl-JO a day. vice Thos. c. QuantreII, re-
signed. and JOHN Donovan, assistant DUNN
man. At 81 4 DAY. has been promoted to
cumpman- at S1-5O u day. the appointments
to take effect June !.
Evening star., 1898-05-30

Mrs. Jessica Penn Stuli has been given a
divorce. with alirnony. from John w. Stull.
ehe also Is given permanent custody of her
child Claude. Sui; was flied in October
last and no dsfanso was made.
Evening star., 1898-05-30

The fine three-story and basement bay-
window press brick and stone front dwell
ing. No. 1924 New Hampshire avenue. VIII
be sold at auction by trustees tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock. splendid home in
a very desirable neighbornood. See adyt. .
Evening star., 1898-05-30
SERVICES YESTERDAY.
Patriotic Sermons and Addresses De.
Hvered on Sunday

Patriotic Sermons and Addresses De-
hvered on Sunday.
services In memorial of the deceased
members Of Henry Wilson Post. No. IL.
G. A. r., were held yesterday in Stanley
Hall. Soldiers Home, by the surviving
members. The music was furnished by
the choir Of the First Reformed Church.
under the direction of Miss Facius, and the
sermon was delivered by Rev. Gustav
Facius.
Farrasut Post.
Memorial day services were held yester-
day by Farragut Post, No. TO- G. A. R.. at
Trinity NJ. E. Church. The pastor of the
church, Rev. E. D. Huntiey, delivered an
appropriate sermon.
Luther Memorial Church.
A sermon was delivered last evening be-
fore the Department of the Potomac, G.
A. r., at the Luther Memorial Church by
Rev. ]. G. Butler, D. D., the pastor of the
church. A large number of Grand Army
men attended many in uniform, and were
assigned seats which had been reserved for
their use. The church was handsomely
and appropriately decorated, and special
music was sung, under the direction of
Mr.. ]. H. Seiffert.
In introducing Commander Hendricks of
the Department of the Potomac, DIR. Butler
referred to the fact that thirty-two years
ago he had officiated at the wedding of Mr..
Hendricks, who had then just returned
from the war. Commander Hendricks then
spoke briefly of the occasion and its sig
nificance and then Dr. Butler delivered an
address, which largely turned on the old,
absorbing topic of the war with Spain. In
conclusion he said:
while our war is neither for revenge,
nor yet for the acquisition of territory,
yet it will result not only in the freedom
of Cuba, but in the larger liberty of the
Philippines, of the Canary Islands, and
even the peninsula itself, securing greater
the school house and the free church. Pos
sibly it may result in an American pro-
tectorate over these islands, which we are
now struggling to pacificate.'
Encampment 90.
The memorial service of Encampment
60, Union Veteran Legion, at 80 Pennsyl-
vania avenue, last night was worthy of
the occasion. A large and appreciative au-
dience was present. Senator Allen was
not able TO address the meeting, having
to leave the city yesterday for Omaha to
attend the opening of the exposition. Ex-
Gov Fletcher of Missouri, Gen. Thomas
8. Hopkins, Col. DUNCAN and Col Kelley
delivered short addresses, which were full
Of the spirit Of the hour and frequently
applauded. Prof. b. w. Beebe's Quartet
rendered fine music, the other members be-
ing Miss Emma Hunchen, Miss Margaret
Storm and George NJ. Taylor; Mr.. Stratton,
accompanist. Miss Storm sang a solo. THE
Holy City" Miss Mamie B. Smith also
rendered q solo. The hall was tastefully
decorated with flags. Col. Bailey presided.
Lieut.. Col. E. B. Thompson crowned the
vacant chairs of the deceased comrades
with wreaths of victory, and Mrs. Gladys
L. Thompson placed similar wreath on
chair in honor Of the loyal women of
the war. Chaplain Wormsley gave the
benediction and the bugler sounded taps.
Evening star., 1898-05-30
READING THIS TONIGHT

Should remind you. if going marketing to-
Ii iorrow, that T. T. Keane is exhibiting as
hsndsom, display of Beef and Lamb as
Center market ever had. The prices are rea-
sonabie and your satisfaction is guaranteed.
3o-5l Center mkt
Evening star., 1898-05-30

Try Reisinger's Ice Cream. 235 G st. NV.
KENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES.
Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure
sugars sold at cost; city stores.
c. ID. KENNY.
Evening star., 1898-05-30
Our H6norcd Dead.
M6y 30, 1868.

Clara Whitmore WtfffAmS In Boston Transcript,
Our honored dead! how calm they sleep
Beneath the fnwer-decked sod today!
Unmindful of the eyes that Weep
Unmlndful of the hearts that keep
Sad vigils e'er their clay.
Their quiet pulses no more thrill
To hear the bugies stirring call;
The drum's dull beat, the FIFE SO shrfll
No more they hear, but silent, still,
They lie while sweet notes fall.
They know not that on distant seas
Their brothers meet again the foe;
They know not that on every breeze
Ii borne the measured tread Of these
Who forth to conflict 90.
sTis naught to them that o'er, the lands
Sounds once again the hattie cry
Their work ir done; with folded hands
They sleep, while duty's stern Demands
No more their souls doth try.
Sleep on then, comrades; rest in peaceI
with flowers We strew thy narrow bed.
Thy deeds shall live, thy fame increase
TIL time shall end and wars shall cease
Sls0p on, thou bOnored deadI
The Star Ont Of Town.
Evening star., 1898-05-30
SPRING LAMB,

Canada Mutton New York Roast Beef and
Delmon;co Steak JOHN r. KELLY. 9th st.
wing, Center mkt. Corned Beef a speciality.
Gas Ranges-easiest work. cheapest fuel
l2Oi G. c. A. Muddiman & Co. GIG 18th
Evening star., 1898-05-30
Divorce Granted,

"yvhat Royal Glue sticks stays stuck" 1oc
Advertise ment.
Evening star., 1898-05-30

The Star Ont Of Town.
The Evening Star will be sent daily by
mail for 80 cents per month In advance.
Evening star., 1898-05-30
FarraEut Post,

Memorial day services were held yester-
day by Farragut Post, No. 10. G. A. R., at
Trinity NJ. E. Church. The pastor of the
church, Rev. E. d. Huntiey, delivered an
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-05
AT THE THEATER.
Louis James as "a Cavalier of
Ernnce"

Despite the unpleasant weather aud the
fact that there mas been a show at the the
alter every night this week. Mr.. Louis
James was greeted by a good audience last
night in "A Cavalier of France"
Just now romantic plays seem to be pop
ular with the theater-going public. "A
Cavalier of France is a romantic drama
of strength. The scene is laid in the pic
turesque days of the sixteenth century.
The plot is awful In detail full of intrigue,
hatred, love and ambition. 1t pictures the
almost impossible spectacle of mother
conspiring 10 murder her son and of sister
against brother The story is illogical
even as a sixteenth century tale, but it
probably serves the purpose for which 1t
was written.
This is the first time Mr.. James has ever
been seen here in anything but tragedy
roe. AS Rene de Froisac, "A Cavalier
of France" intrigued against by powerful
personages and tempted strongly, but al
ways loyal to his King, Mr.. James was
strong and vigorous He was the pic
turesque French cavalier of the time TO
perfection, though the part did not allow
Mr.. James to display those talents for
which he is so much admired. Mr.. James
ID d lIdS6OidH VI dDlHty anu 10 SSNh ~
much better advantage in roles like
Othello and Virginus than he is as
Rene de Froisac.
Mr.. Barry tombstone made a capital
Henry III and Mr.. Collin Kemper was ex-
cellent as Due d'Anjou. Mr.. Gilbert Gar
diner as Chicot, the court jester was
clever.
Miss Mary Emerson as Gabrielle, who
afterwards married Froisac, was emo
tional and delicately artistic Mrs. Wells
as Catherine de Medici, the Queen Moth
er, portrayed the intriguing queen and
ambitious woman remarkably WELL Miss
Aphie James as Marguerite, the wife of
Henry of Navarro. could have been much
better. She lacked emotion and express
sion. and did not seem to have the con-
eepuon of seriousness which the part call
ed for.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-05
TOO VALUABLE A WATCH FOR HIM
Detective Scully Took Possession of
Handsome Timepiece.

Detective Scu1ly Took Possession of
Handsome Timepfece.
Alexander Cheever was arrested by De-
tective Scully yesterday as a suspicious
negro, having a gold watch in his possess
sion, valued at about 500. Cheever has
some acquaintance with the police, hav-
ing been under arrest before on similar
charges.
Luckily for the officer, he went into
pawnshop on business at the time the
negro entered. Acting as the detectives
usually do in pawnshops when there is
any one to be waited on he stepped one
side and watched. Cheever produced the
watch, which was an elegantly engraved
design, and wanted what could be raised
on II. AS he did so the detective walked
up and asked him where he got the
watch. He replied he bought it of another
negro for $3.50. Being unable TO give any
account of the other negro. Cheever was
arrested and sent to headquarters
Chief McDermott has several reports on
file of stolen watches, and is looking them
over for the purpose of finding the owner.
He thinks it Is possible is belongs to one
Alexander, who went asleep on a stoop a
few weeks ago and had a similar watch
taken from him by an unknown
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-05

part would cause an attendance that the
theater would not be large enough to ac-
commodate. Sixty singers are in the Bos-
ton organization, and ii is expected to or
ganize local chorus of 200 voices.
1t was thought some time ago that
something in the way of an auditorium
or building that might serve the same
purpose might be erected by the First
Regiment of Infantry upon part of the
parade ground at the rear of its armory.
The matter was discussed by the board of
officers. The expenditure of the funds
made by the regiment at its bazaar was
left with the officers, and they had the
erection of such a building under contem.
plation. 1t was finally decided, however,
that the funds were insufficient, and it was
determined to allow the money to remain
in bank.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-05
CLAIMS AGAINST UNCLE SAM.
Hearing Begun in the Hutchinson
Island Cases.

Evidence was taken yesterday before F.
Nj Oliver Esq, in the case of the claim
Of Henry f. Willink against the United
States government for damages incurred
by reason of the alteration of the harbor
lines on Hutchinson Island.
Mr. Willink was represented by Barrow
& Osborne, and the government by Mr.
George II. Walker of Washington, d. c.
The testimony of Mr.. II. F. Willink, Capt.
F. G. Strschan. Mr.. c. C. Ely and Mr..
John a. Sullivan was taken.
The effect Of the testimony was that in
August, 1892, Mr.. Wilink was conducting
on his property on Hutchinson's Island a
dry dock and ship yerd. A canal led
from the property to the river, with piling
along the sides. and connecting with a
marine railway, the canal and railway be-
ing sufficient for the handling of vessels
of 200 tons burthen. 1t was necessary for
the safety of the work, that piling be driv-
en- along the sides of the canal and at It's
mouth to keep out the silt from the river.
The work of driving the piling was in
progress, when Mr.. Willink was notided
by Capt o. NJ. Carter In August, 1892 to
ALdfNH no 4uItHti improvements on his
property on Hutchinson Island, as the con-
templated river and harbor improvement
would widen the harbor lines and take
from his land a strip about SO feet In
depth by COO feet front. Work was dis
continued in obedience to this order, and
the driving of piling a the mouth of the
canal was never completed.
The capacity of the marine railway was
REDUCED 10 handling vessels of 200 tons and
Of "a ,1a
rupted from August 1892, until January.
1893, when he was notified that the pro-
posed change in the harbor lines would
not be made The value of the plant
which was rendered useless during this
time is stated al 100000, first cost and con-
struction. The value of the property, as
testified to by Capt +. G. Strachan and
john a. Sullivan. was about $4,000, be.
sides the loss by interruption business
which brought the whole claim up to $685.
COO
The evidence in the PARROT case. where
damages amounting to $71 $50 are claimed,
was heard before Mr.. j. S. Harrison, as
commissioner, by agreement of the attor-
neys, Mercer & Mercer representing the
PARROT estate, and Mr.. Walker the gov
eminent. Evidence was taken showing
that the estate owned valuable piece of
property in the shape of a saw mill on
Hutchinsons Island. which was rendered
valueless by the new harbor lines. For
the mill, together with the wharves, bulk
heads and other property $4,000 is asked
Rentals are estimated at $21, $50 and the
value of the land IS placed at $4,000 AS
the land has been restored by the recent
change in the harbor lines, the latter item
will probably be dropped.
The evidence in both cases will be SUBJ
mitted to the court of claims in Washing
ton. Mr.. Walker does not know of any
claim having been preferred in behalf of
%. A. Smith. and has no instructions to
take evidence in any such case
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-05
--------------- S--se--s------
WENT TO THE WRONG STATION.


DoSSoSC wv AhAha lEOuDIc.
The detectives spent considerable time
yesterday looking up some baggage be-
longing to Miss Martin of Fitzgerald. who
visited in Savannah recently. The report
TO Chief McDermott was that the young
woman delivered the baggage 10 a hack
man to be taken 10 the Plant System de-
pot and that neither he nor the property
had been heard of since
Policeman Clarity, who has been doing
special detective work since Detective
Sheas absence, was put TO work on the
case. Within a short time the officer sue
ceeded in locating the negro hackman who
hauled the baggage and took him to ac-
count about the matter The negro was
greatly surprised and said he delivered the
trunks as directed. For a. time il APP
peared the backman was guilty. Fur
ther questioning, however, revealed the
fact he had made the delivery at the Cen
tral Railroad depot. An investigation
showed this to be correct, and at once
explained the delay
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-05
LOOKING INTO THE FIRES.
Fire Commission and Insurance
Men I'm Conference.

Men I'm Conference.
The Fire Commission met yesterday to
confer with committee of insurance men
on the burning of Conklins hardware
house some time ago, the facts concern
ing which the insurance people are anxious
to get at.
The investigation, such as it was, did
not take formal shape by summoning
witnesses ON the regular plan. 1t was
for the purpose of giving all possible in
formation TO the committee which was
chosen by a number of the local insurance
men. The commission considered that
Chief Mcguire and Assistant Chief Mouro
could make all necessary explanation. and
accordingly had no other members of The
department present. Both officials answer
ed all questions asked them concerning
the fire
The theory concerning the manner nv
which the Conklin building took fire has
peen published several times in the Morn
ing News. The fire seems 10 have started
near the top at the northeast corner. The
smoke from the burning timber on the
wharf, where the fire originated. was 50
dense that the firemen say they did not
discover the Conklin fire until IL had got
under considerable Roadway. Besides. the
hremen were in Instantaneous place
to work and the fire on the north side OF
River street, impeded them very much.
There was pile of excelsior near the
place where the fire started in the Conkiin
building and on catching this the flames.
OF course, spread rapidly.
Ihere is some conjecture about the oh
.1ect the insurance men have in investi-
eating these matters. Ii IS believed nv
some that the Southeastern Tariff Asso-lq-
ton desires the information for the pur-
pose OF establishing a basis on which 10
raise rates BY those who are In a posi-
ton TO know, however, this is not given
much credence. Special agents of the min
cipal losing companies have been in sa-
yannah since the recent fires to investigate
the causes and obtain other data for their
companies. For most of this Information.
1t is said, they depend largely on the local
agents. and It was. therefore, the confer
ence with the Fire Commissioners was ask
ed, merely as an auxiliary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-05
TWELVE MONTHS OR 800 FINE.
ST. Johns Ex-JanitOr's Penalty for
RObbing the RectOr's Library.


RObbing the RectOr's Library.
The city court transacted considerable
criminal business yesterday. Three white
Migrants, arrested by the police, were be-
fore it, Two were discharged with notice
to leave the city. One was sentenced to
six months on the gang, but the SEN
tence was suspended, with the understand
Ing that he leave the city at once
William Rhodes, the negro ex-janitor CT
st. Johns Church., who made away with
so many of the books belonging to Rev
c. H. Strong, was sentenced to twelve
months on the gang, with the alternative
of 500 fine.
Other parties were convicted and SEN
fenced as follows; George Williams sim
pie larceny, $50 or twelve months; William
Anderson, assault and battery, $50 or six
months; William Jones, simple larceny, $40
or three months; William j. O'Keefe sim
pie larceny, $40 or six months.
Julius Holmes was acquitted of the
charge of assault and battery, and Link
Williams was acquitted of the charge of
gambling.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-05
CHALLENGED THE CHIEF.
Letter Which IL Took McDermott
Some Time to UnrayeI


Chief MeDermott received letter yes
terday which did not at first appear ,om-
prehensible, but was amusing when the
meaning became manifest
The letter was addressed to Mr.. Frank
McDermott, care Of the police barracks"
and started out by saying I'VE want to
challenge your scrubs" The meaning of
the challenge could not be figured cut
by the chief, and he made up his mind
there was something wrong about it, He
examined the envelope to see If il was
directed TO him, and. on noting it was
became more perplexed. A majority of his
letters are complaints of robberies and lost
property, with an occasional anonymous
touch on political matters, but scarcely
any ever came as challenges
Recognizing the signature, the chief
readily solved the enigma. He had lost
sight of the fact that he has a very bright
little boy named Frank and il was ne
schoomate was challenging to a game of
base ball.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-05
LOCAL Personal.

Mr.. ]. r. Crosland was registered at the
Pulaski yesterday from Atlanta.
Mr., j. G. Bitch came down yesterday
from Statesboro, registering at the Pulaski
Among the visitors who spent yesterday
in the city was Mr.. ]. H. Perkins of Hines
VILE
Mr.. Charles P. Maury of Atlanta was
among the arrivals at the De Soto yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. George r. Lombard of
Augusta were among the visitors in the
city yesterday
Registered at the Pulaski yesterday was
Mr.. j. A. Robinson, who came down from
Denmark, S. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Preston arrived in
the city yesterday from Florida and are
stopping at the De Soto.
Messrs. o. b. Overstreet and S. ]. Over
street of Sylvania were among the visitors
who spent yesterday in the city.
Among the guests at he Screven House
yesterday was Mr.. T. o. l.. wilkins, who
came over from Greenville, S. c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-05
-- - -
SAILOR FRANZ ALL RIGHT.
Has Been Discharged from Bremen
Asylum as Cured

The German consulate in this city is in
receipt of an official letter from DR.. Lie
san Of ST. Jurgen's Lunatic Asylum, in
Bremen, stating that the German saiIor.
Jacob Franz, who was sent from this city
to Germany in October last, had been dis
charged from that institution as perfectly
cured, and able to resume his duties as
a seaman.
Franz says that he either left his sea-
mans papers with some friends or lost
them, and begs that if they can be found
they will be delivered TO the German con
sui here, who will forward them to his adj
dress, ...
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-05
Gone back 10 pale Avcnu.

The ]. ]. McDonough. the eounty's loco
motive which came to grief at BuH street
and Estill avenue Thursday morning, after
running a wild race of its own accord, was
put back on the track yesterday. Appar-
emily the engine is not much damaged. as
the result OF its plunge into the sand.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-05
PAVING CONTRACT SIGNED.
Work on Drayton street VIII Begin
Monday.

"A telegram was received yesterday by
Mr. w. r. Leaken, local representative of
the Southern Asphalt Paving Company,
announcing that the contract and bonds
for the paving Of Drayton street had been
signed by the company. Mr. Arthur /.
Shreve, general manager of the company.
will arrive from Baltimore In day or
two and will make his headquarters at the
De Soto. He will be accompanied by his
family. A force of expert foremon and
workmen will accompany Mr.. Shreve and
work will begin Monday
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-05
4 Correction.

In the report of the trial before Judge
Speer In the case of Waldron & fainter
VS.. James II, Johnston this statement was
made, three thousand dollars were adj
vanced to Capt. Johnston on cotton flu
lures by the firm Of Waldron and Fainter"
No money was advanced by Waldron &
Tainter but a loss % Cured from DISC
bedience Of orders, ana because orders
were not obeyed the claim was contested.
Judge Speer did not go iato the merit
of the case. He simply decided that a
claim for transaction in cotton futures
could not be tried IN his court
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-05

Per schooner Norris w. ChIlds car,o -.
grade hard coal; per schooner Jennie
Thomas cargo Big Vein Georges creel,
steam coal; per Central of Georgia nan
way, two cars OF the celebrated "Afonta-
vallo' lump soft coal. r. r. johnson a 60
Phone 566.-ad. X w.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-05
Recorder Hartridge,. on o..

For the first time in many months there
was not a single case in Police Court
yesterday. The department went twentv.
four hours without an arrest th,n.
which happens about as res,,,au, eil'hs
streaks of good luck. as
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-05
wIMPY GOT THE CONTRACT.
VIII Furnish the New school Build
ing at MiiIen.

W III FURNISH the new SchoOt Dullu-
ing at MiiIen.
Mr.. w. e. Wimpy has been awarded the
contract to furnish the Millen school build
ing, which has just been completed, at a
cost of about $4,000. 1t is Mr.. wimpy's
intention to ship the furniture soon.
In view of the sharp competition with
which he was brought in contact the fact
Mr.. Wimpy was the successful bidder
speaks well, not only for Savannah and
for the business he has built up, but is a
step forward which is source of pride
to all his friends, whom he numbers by
his acquaintance,
The leading manufacturing centers of
the country filed bids against Mr.. Wlmpy
among them being firms at New York
Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago and
Grand Rapids. While these concerns may
be extensive, still IL remained for a Sa-
vannah man to carry off the plum whose
contract with the trustees of the school
is sure TO be satisfactorily fulfilled.