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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
SENATOR DEPEW
ACTED As ONE
OF THE JUDGES
The German Ambassador and
Senator kean Also Served in
That Capacity, and the
Cake Went te Miss Webb,
a Pretty Debutante,
Daughter Of Fit. and
Mrs. john S. Webb.
MIR. and the Hon. Mrs. Robert
Bromley. Who Were Recently
in Richmond, Will Sail for
England Wednesday.
Mrs. Bromley Will
ssbe resented
to the Queen
May "a.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-Special-The
innovation of cake-walk at Miss sPauld-
ins's cotillon last Thursday was such a
pronounced success that it is sure to ind
initators, and only the close proximity
of warm weather prevents a wholesale
indulgence in vaudeville performances,
cake-walkS and other social novelties
heretofore unknown in Washington so
ciety, but extremely popular in New
York.
The German Ambassador, Senator De-
pew and Senator Kean acted as judges
of the cake-walll, and We're unanimous in
ava riding the cake to Miss Webb, the
pretty debutante daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs John S. Webb, whose partner was
Mr.. John r. Wilkins. Miss Hftchborn,
the celebrated beauty of the navy con-
tingent and one of the most popular
bellies in town, and AR. John o. Donnell,
were awarded a red ribbon as being a
close second to Miss Webb and Mr.. Will
kfI1s Two other couples, whose grace.
agility and picturesque attire entitled
them to enter the final walk for the prize
were Miss Merriam and her brother and
Miss Hagner and Mr.. MCCLURE
Supper was served after the cake-walk
and was followed by one of the prettiest
of cotiItons, which, among other unique
figures. included a walk through the gar
den, which was Illuminated by hundreds
of tiny electric lights. and fragrant with
poisoning fruit trees.
It is In this beautiful old garden that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

NETWORK, November 16. 1893, at ST. Pat
rick's Cathedral Since the death nearly
three years ago, OF her first husband. the
bride OF yesterday has ispent much time
in this city and at her fathers country
home al Eikins. ". Va.
E. MIR. Won Bohlen. second secretary of the
German Embassy, and one of the most
popular of the young diplomats Will
leave Washington during the coming week
for q two months visit to Europe.
MRS. ASrOtrS GOWNS.
Mrs John Jacob Aston has reached
Paris, fresh from her triumphs at Pau.
She will devote the next few weeks to get
iinS her gowns flor the summer season,
and she will be at t'arncliff toward the
latter end of May. The summer plans.of
the Astors will not differ this year from
any previous seasons. They will take
yachting cruise in.Juiy, stopping at New
port and perhaps going up as far-as Bar
HarDor They Will be at Ferrclif again
in the ear: Y Autumn. and after a few W. eiSs
in New York will start for the EnSadiue
in December or January.
Every one was sorry to hear thatENed
Buckley was so i'll in Washington. He
is one of the most popular men IN New
York society. He is the brother of Mrs
Prescott Lawrence, Mrs. Roland Red
mond and Mrs. Reggie Rives. He Is
great. stout fellow. full of good hamor
ard with great big heart. He was the
man who organized some years ago the
famous bachelor dance at the Waldorf
Astoria.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

the IA shionable world will meet tomorrow
afternoon ITO assist ltlle Girls Friendly
Society, which proposes to extend its
work to the building Of a vacation. home
fors girls. The entertainment of the af-
ternoon will consist Of a garden party
and sale Miss Satterless, Miss Glover
and Miss Ashton being the prime movers
in The work.
TO BE PRESENTED AT COURT
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bromley Will leave.
Washington tomorrow for New York.
from which city they will sail for England
on the st. Louis, Wednesday. Mrs. Brom-
ley who is the third daughter Of the
British Ambassador, and was before her.
marriage the Hon. Lillian Pauncefote, will
2 be presented to- the Queen at thetDrawing5
room of May y.
THE maria se 5ofiAIrs. Elizabeth Elllins
Bruner and Mr.. William Cauer Wieder-
seinl, of Philadelphia, took place yester-
day morning 1.-THE brides home, 51o
madison Avenue, New York, the only
guests being the young broufers@of the
bride, who is the daughter of Senator
E1liins. of Virginia. There was no.
reception, Mr.. and Mrs Wiederseim
starting on thair wedding trip I'M
ssmediately after the ceremony which was
nerforned by the Rev. Heber Newton.
Their future home VIII bel phila-
delpliia Mrs Wiederseim. who made her
debut in this city during her fathers
s term as Secretary Of War.bw one of the
younger bellies sof the Harrison admins
ira ton. Her first marriage took place in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

the Head and King of the Church by
the Rev. r. A. Goodwin; Christ the SIN
bearer: by the Rev. Harry Minnlck;
.tChrist. the Basis Of Christian UNITY,
by Rev NJ. Ashby Jones; Christ the
Giver of the Holy Ghost" by Rev, s. a.
Steel, d. D.
The meeting will be presided over by
Rev Dr. r. u. Kerr Besides the al
dresses there will be scripture readings,
prayers, with other devotional exercises
and singing by the people of some OF the
standard hymns. An Interesting pro
sramme of music will be rendered. 1t Is
confidently expected that large audience
will be present. AS the building last year
was filled to overlooking.
DIR. KEFsR'S SUGGESTIONS.
The credit of having started this move
ment belongs 10 DR. Kerr. a little over
q, wear ago in the General Ministers AS
ISOLATION, he proposed that there be heid
each year on the first Sunday in May an
assembly in behalf of Christian unity, ana
upon the first trial it was hailed with
universal approval. Frequent attempts
nave been made to have these meetings
monthly. but it has been deemed best
to hold them once year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

in the Academy Of Music this afternoon
al 4 o'clock viii be held the second Of the
Christian Unity Assemblies. Members OF ev-
cry denomination viii gather to sing and
pray, and a, scene viii be presented which
will warm the heart of any man.
That the various denominations are one
IN Christ. that having a common Father
they can be but a united family, all doing
worship to the God-Head, will be eHempli-
fed by this meeting, from which so much
Is expected
Rev. DIR. r.. P. Kerr, with the following
committee, has made all necessary ar
rangements: Revs. t. r. Mason. ID. d.,
S. A Steel, d. d., George Cooper, ID. D.,
C. A. Marks. Carey Z. Morgan, ID. d.
and Paul A. Mcneil. D. d.
The meeting will be similar TO the one
held in the Academy on the first Sunday
IN MAY last year. which was one of the
most memorable religious gatherings ever
witnessed in Richmond.
THE SPEAKERS.
Under the general head of Christ the
following topics and speakers have been
chosen:
THE Divinity and Humanity of Christ, .
by the Rev. c. n. Van Idouten: Christ,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

Buffalo Bill has become the fashion in
New York this spring. and posi-
bly, because some OF the men
like Reggie RonaIds. Woodbury. Kane,
Lorirner Worten and others were
in the Rough Riders and know the
men who are playing in the company 1
heard that several OF the fellows went
on once or twice last week, and that
on that evening MIR. and Mrs. ogden Mills,
Tomnie Suffern Taiier and Mrs Taller
and Mrs. Stuyvesaut Fish were at Mddi-
SON Square Garden. 1t is sad that Tom
ME Taller was very anxious TO do bit
of spectacular riding. but that he was
prevafleG upon to remain in the audience.
He is certainly great one with the rib
bons.
THE COACH POPULAR.
The coach has been quite popular. and
Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish had Il one after
noon with very good crowd of fashion
slbies LoriGner Worden. who has now
become Initiated in society. is q tall.
athletic young fellow, who was with the
Rough Riders.
The great New York wedding in June
will be that CT Miss katheryn Clark
and DR.. Lewis Rutherford Norris. Both
have so many friends that a large church
ceremony is expected. They will go
abroad after the wedding and remain
away quite time. When they return
work Will have progressed on the great
house on Fifth Avenue, where there Is
no doubt that Senator Clark Will have
sldtea SnS both OF his dauShtsSs- -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
NJ. reception to visitors, followed

NJ. reception to visitors, followed by
dance.
Tuesday, a. NJ. second general ses-
sion; u M, carriage drive; $3.50 Z. NJ,
first session of Section on Commercial
Interests; $50 P. NJ, concert.
Wednesday-10 A. NJ, second session OF
Section on Commercial Interests; =
NJ. first session Of Section on Scientific
Papers; s p. NJ. second session OF Section
THURSDAY. May 1Oth-s:3o A. NJ, trip to
Old Point Comfort via Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad; dinner at Hotel Chamber
lin: returning about Z P. NJ.
FRIDAY. May 11tf--9 a. M. third ses-
sion of Section on Scientific Papers; p.
NJ, first session of Section on Education
and Legislation: $50 P. M, trolley-car
ride. $50 p. M, second session of Section
ON Education and Legislation.
Saturday, May 12tll-1o a. NJ third
session of Section on Education and Leg
islation; 3 p NJ. final general session;
$50 p. NJ. entertainment in Roof Garden
OF Hotel Jefferson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
elded tnnrore1nent. AND it meets with the

cfded Improvement, and it meets with the
entire approval Of the Superintendents
of the State Hospitals, VINO have given
the subject special study.
Under the new law, inlbeciles, idiots
and dement's cannot be received into the
State institutions for the insane The cost
incident TO committing a patient is to
be borne by the county or city from
which such patient is sent.
A decided improvement-was also made
in the questions and answers in the
commitment papers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

The forty-elghth annual session of the
American Pharmaceutical Association
will be held in Richmond this week, be-
ginning tomorrow and continuing until
Saturday.
This association embraces the pharma-
cists of not only the United States, but
Of the entire North American Continent
1t has been actively at work since its
formation, in 1852. and its membership
roll is nov very large. containing many
of the most eminent practitioners and
professors of the day, as we'll as many
well-known writer's on pharma ceutical
subjects.
A LARGE ATTENDANCE.
The attendance at the convention which
is to meet here IS expected to be Very
large. and between four and five hundred
members will probably be present.
Among the many prominent members
will be Professor Huntington, of Phila-
deIphia. Professors Casapa and Simons,
of baltimore: Drs. e. z. Patch, Of Bos-
ton. Wemple and j. M. Good, OF st.
Louis; Hollberg, Of Chicago; James a.
Beal and John Z. Floyd Most OF these
gentlemen are connected with institu-
tons of learning
DIR. A. B. Prescott, of Ann Ar'bor, Mich,
is president of the association.
RICHMOND MEMBERS.
There are only six members of the Asa
sociation in Richmond at the present
time. hut several other names of prorni-
nent pharmacists of this city have been
sent in, and wiis be acted upon at this
meeting. The Richmond members are:
Messrs r A Miller. w. n. Scott. r, "a
NJ Harrison, a. G. Briggs, p. NJ. Slauga-
ter and r. Roberts Baker.
Mr. Miller is the local secretary of the
Association. and the arrangements for
:he coming sessions have fallen largely
upon him He has been ably assisted by
the other members and pharmacists of
this city who are not connected with the
Association.
The Committee of Arrangements, under
the craftsmanship of Mr.. w. II. Scott. has
AMPLY provided for the entertainment of
the guests The sessions vail be held in
the Jefferson Eotel, which will be the
Associations headquarters.
THE PROGRAMME.
Besides the business sessions daily an
elaborate pnograanine for the entertadn-.
ment of the attending members has been
prepared. The Following viii be the pro-
grarene for the enIre week
Monday-ioSA. NJ, session Of the conn-a
eli: 2. M, first general session; $50 T.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
NAY FESTIVAL FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
WILL Be HELD AT ACADEMY TO-DAY

The General Subject for Addresses Will be Christ
Rev. Dr.. R. P Kerr Will Preside and the Speakers
Who Will Address the Audience Will be Rev.
G. N Van Houen, Rev. r. A. Goodwin
Rev. Harry Nlinnick, Rev. N. Ashby
Jones and Rev. Dr. S. A. Steel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
COMMITTING THE INSANE
The New Law Found to Work in u
Satisfactory Way.

PETERSBURG, VA, May Especial
At the recent session of the Legislature
there was special legislation with refer
ence to the method of committing the
insane.
This act of the lawmakers is due to
the efforts of DR.. w. Ct. Drewry, OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

A trolley street sweeper has been pat
ented by a Massachusetts man. having q
short car mounted on wheels, with a
central receptacle, into which the dirt
is gathered by an endless chain of buck
cts from a series of brushes, which can
be adjusted as desired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
,entral State Hospital Of Petersburg,
ana other superintendents who gave their

ana other superintendent who gave their
aid.
Heretofore justices Of the peace have,
had 1T in their power to pass upon the
mental condition of patients. 1t is now
necessary to have two physicians to e.z-
anime the case of a person whose sanity
is questioned and report in writing as
to his or her mental condition, and. if
the person is found to be insane, q judge
or a magistrate orders the commitment.
Insanity experts say this law is a de-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
Bedroom Suites.

This weeks surprises are in order.
You'll think SO when you once see
this Bedroom Suite offer. Handsome
built. Actually a saving of $40 for
every purchaser. Note Gro ~
the extremely low price of QiA./S
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
Very Simple.

She-There is only one reason why
I prefer to remain unmarried.
He-Nay ask that one reason?
She-The right man hasn't proposed
Chicago Record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-27
Extensive Realizing Noted in Recently
Active Stocks.
REACTION FOLLOWED OPENING
Low-Priced Shares and Neglected
Issues Taken Up.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, December Z7.-Todays mar
ket was given over to extensive realizing in
the recently active issues under cover of a
revived demand for the low-priced shares.
London reflected tendency to await
further test of the local market and sent
over an irregular range of prices. Later
in the day foreign cables were a tri1e more
firm in tone. but arbitrage houses were
moderate sellers.
The enthusiasm at the opening was over
done In q few instances and the market
failed to recover top prices in such cases.
Peoples Gas, in which badly scared short
interest existed, opened from los to
40. advance of about per cent from
the closing price of yesterday. Profit-tak-
Ing on an extensive scale brought the
price promptly back to los. around which
level good support was given. Important
electric lighting connections and buying
by prominent millionaire interest were
offered as the inducements to the imme
date covering of short stock.
The traction shares made no gains Of i'm
portance after the opening, but were we'll
supported. Pennsylvania control of Brook
Ign Transit is the most used argument in
favor OF higher prices for the latter. A few
weeks, days perhaps, will disclose the
significance of the recent advance. Higher
prices are confidently predicted to follow.
Ontario and Western was taken up after
1Oftn.SntS neglect, and gained 3 per cent
under good buying demand. An important
new connection with northern line was
used as the basis for the buying.
Delaware and Hudson and the Erie issues
were active but the latter were irregular
under mixed dealings. Reading shares were
strong, and the street again predicts he
curly announcement of the second trans
action in the anthracite deal.
Denver common was moved up for sub
stantial gain by pool which has been
making great progress with the low-priced
eastern shares Wabash issues were bought
In round amounts by a manipulative
clique, and made considerable gain during
the afternoon.
American Sugar was again advanced I'M
der Boston buying, and some local covering
OF short contracts. The steel shares We're
irregular. but in the main firm around
yesterdays best level. The dividend an
nouncementS on these shares are expected
next month, and in most instances favora-
BILE developments are predicted.
Tennessee Coal and Iron reflects a marked
difference of opinion. and big short inter-
est presents attractive basis for a sud-
den advance should the per cent divi-
dends rate be maintained.
The granger shares were all strong under
the leadership of st. Paul and Rock Island
Like its eastern neighbors. the iast-named
property is shortly to be included in some
community Of ownership enterprise
The money market reflected no concern
over the new year, call loans of AZ per
cent being made during the most active
period
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-27
LEPROSY IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Rather Startling Facts Reported by
General Macarthur.

An appended report to General MacAr-
thurs review of the civil affairs Of the
Philippines for the past fiscal year gives
some rather startling facts regarding the
introduction and prevalence Of leprosy in
the islands.
According to the estimates Of the Fran
ciscan Fathers, says Major Guy L. Edie
the writer Of the report. there are no less
than 10000 lepers in the archipelago. the
major portion Of these being in the Wis
cayas. Leprosy was introduced in 1888.
when the Emperor of Japan sent a ship
with $50 lepers on board to the Philippines
as a present, to be cared for by the Catho-
lie priests Thus the seed was planted. and
as no practical methods were ever adopted
to eradicate the disease or prevent its
spread 1t has taken firm root and spread
into its present formidable phase. A house
toulouse inspection inaugurated last Janu-
airy found more than hundred lepers con-
cealed in dwellings. These were sent to
San Lazaro hospital in Manila but many
others escaped into the surrounding country.
commission Is now engaged in the work
of selecting suitable island, or islands. for
the purpose Of isolating all the lepers in
the archipelago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-27
WILL OF GEN. PARKE.
His Wife to Receive Interest From
Estate for Life.

According to the terms of the will of
Gen. John G. Parke. United States army
retired. dated November p, 1899. which
has been filed for probate his wife. Ellen
Farke. is to receive the income from his
estate for life. In the event of the death
of Mrs. Parke the following disposition, it
Is provided, shall be made of the property:
To Epiphany Parish of this city. 5000:
70 the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foun-
dation, 5000; to the Domestic and Foreign
Missionary Society of the Episcopal Church
5000; to the bishop OF the Protestant Epis-
copal Church Of the District of Columbia
5000.
The remainder OF the estate, II is direct
ed. shall be divided among the following
named persons: To the testators sister
Mrs. Isabella c. Mitchell of Downingtown
Pa, one-twelfth: to his sister. Mrs. May P
Miller. one-twelfth: to Mae Z. Branson
one-twelfth: 10 Andrew Parke, a nephew
onetwelfth: to Frank Parke one-twelfth
TO NJ Annette Parke. onetwelfth; to Lewis
H. Parke. one-twelfth: to Lewis II. Parke
In trust for his brother. John g. Parke
one-twelfth: to Sarah Miller, a niece, one
twelfth; to Gu,on Miller, one-tweltth: to
Frank Miller. one-twelfth: TO his son-in-
law, Oracle X. Richards one-twelfth.
Ellen Parke and Oracle X. Richards are
named. respectively. executrix and execu-
tor of the estate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-27
LIKELY TO PROVE FATAL.
William Quinn, Il Soldier. Suffe &
From Stab Wound.

William F. Quinn, member of Company
VI. 11th Infantry. stationed at the arsenal
IS confined in the hospital at the arsenal
suffering from stab wound of the stomach
that is likely to prove fatal. A colored
man named Joseph CoZzens, who is al
legged to have inflicted the injury. was ar
rested by Policeman Buckley of the fourth
precinct.
The affair happened on G street south
west, between I'd and Al streets. Christmas
afternoon, at The time that John S. Wilson,
also an artilleryman, stabbed In the
arm. tozZeas was arrested and charged
with the assault on Wilson, but as the
latter refused &c prosecute him he was re-
leased.
There were four artllerymen together and
Quinn was so much under the influence of
liquor when he reached the arsenal that he
was put i'll the guard house.
Yesterday morning he reported sick and
was taken to the hospital. An examination
made by surgeons revealed the wound in
his stomach. Late this afternoon the police
of the fourth precinct Were Informed of
QUINN condition, and they rearrested Coz
zens
The prisoner is witness in the Rodgers
Hooks murder case. The crime was COM
mitted Monday near where the soldier was
wounded the following day.
II stated this afternoon that Ouinn's
condition was critical.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-27
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Sunday. Schools Observing Christmas
General News ItemH.

The Christmas celebrations al the Sun
day schools Of the various churches in
Georgetown are being held, and are de-
cidedly interesting to the children and their
parents. Last evening the celebration of
the Sunday school of Peck Memorial Chapel
was held. and there was an unusually large
attendance of children. Commissioner
Henry B. F. Mcfarland, who is interest
ed in the church, and his wife, were
present.
The three Sunday schools connected with
st. Adams Church. on the Tenleytown
road. are among those to observe the joy
Gus occasion. Last evening the children Of
the school of the main church, south of the
Woodley Lane road were entertained. This
evening the Sunday school connected with
the parish guild house on the Murdoch Mill
road will have the program repeated, and
tomorrow evening the colored Sunday
school Of the church at Reno will enjoy the
occasion.
The annual exercises were also held last
evening at the Dumbarton Avenue M. E.
Church, and the West Washington Mission
Of the M. E. Church South. on 33d street
This evening the schools attached to the
Congress Street M. P. Church and the
West Street Presbyterian Church will cele-
brate.
In order to have increased accommoda-
lions for its supply of coal the Capital
Traction Company has purchased a piece
house on Grace street, between 32d and
Potomac streets. The building formerly
occupying the site was demolished and
large bins for the storage of coal were
erected on the site. The purchase of the
property was, however, made a few days
ago. Owing to the closing Of the canal for
the winter season 1t was found necessary
to lay In a supply Of fuel to last the power
plant until the opening Of the spring sea-
son.
A fire was discovered yesterday in the
basement of building 1922 NJ street, occu-
pied by c. w. Porter as a secondhand fur
niture store. An alarm was turned in by
Policeman Kavanagh, which was respond
ed to by Engine Company No. and Truck
B. The blaze was confined to the cellar
and was extinguished soon after the engine
company went into service. The fire is
supposed to have originated from "a match
thrown into pile Of rubbish. The damage
was slight.
Some unknown friends of Foreman An
drew J. Sullivan of Truck e, on street
between 34th2 and 35th streets, have pre-
scented him with a handsomely decorated
Christmas tree. which was in some manner
struggled into his room and tied to the
foot Of the iron bedstead. Among the nu-
merous decorations on the tree are plenty
Of bags of tobacco and pieces Of plug chew
ing tobacco, with cigars and pipes in pro-
fusion. The tree was much admired by the
members Of the company.