Evening Star Newspaper, May 5, 1881, Page 4

THE EVENING STAR. THURSOAY. .May 5, ISS. The Weather. OFvICce OF THE CHIKF SIGNAL Wasnixeton, D. C., May 5, 1851, 9:30 a m. Vor the middle Atlantic states, Increasing eloudiness and occasional ratn, easterly, veer- ‘pg to sifghtly warmer southerly winds and lower barometer. Rain To-night and To-morrow. The chief signal officer furnishes the foliow- ing bulletin to the press: The barom- eter is highest tn the southern portion of New England, and lowest in the northwest. The Uemperature has fallen from 2 to 10 degrees in the south Atlantic statea, and risen from 2 to 10 degrees in the lake region, Clouay and threat- ening weather prevalis in the south Atlantic states, the northwest lake region aud the OLlo valley and Tennessee, accompanied by rain io the latter two districts, Southerly winds con- tinue in the west gulf states, Tue winds tn New Engiand and fhe middle Atlantic states are variable; elsewhere east. of the Misstssipp! the prevalling winds are easterly. The indica- tions are that partly cloucy or clondy weather. With occasional rain, will prevatl today and to-morrow In the lake region. tue Ohio valley and Tennessee,and that fair weather will prevail in New England and the middie Atlantic states during w-day, followed by tacreastng cloudt- ness and 4 rains to-night and to-morrow. Mi: 1 river will probabiy continue to fall above Jefferson City, and the Misstsstppt to fall at St. Paul and rise at St. Louls and Cairo, RANGE OF THE THERMOMETER The following are the readings of the ther- mometer at the Signal Office during the day: .. 51> lla m, Pp. ma, 65% Maxi- LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, &c., To-night. Fora’s Opera House.—The Pirates of Pen- zance. National Theater.—Acme Oltvette Company. Fire Department Matters, MEBTING OF THE COMMISSIONERS—THE MORGAN- CRONIN DIFFICULTY, BTC. The fire commissioners met last evening; present Messrs. Collins (in the chatr), Bacon and Reed. Chief Engineer Cronin submitted | tékipg 45 cents from a colored boy named Lew!s, his report for the month of April, showing that there were eight alarms for fires, involving an estimated loss of $2,100, on which there was | Fortress Monroe Tuesday evening, arrived in Insurance of $1,700, The report of Superinten- Gent Miles, of the fire alarm telegraph, that the telegraph was working in good order, was also submitted. A proposition from the Silsby Manufacturing Company, offering to sell t2 the department a third-ciass Silsby engine for $3,700, and take in exchange one of the Amos- keag engines now in the department, for which they would allow $1,000, was, on’ motion of Gen. Bacon, referred to the District Commis- sloners, with the recommendation that the en- gine be bought on the proposed terms. On the Tecommendation of the chi f engineer, ‘Cox Was confirmed as foreman, Jacob N. Acker 88 fireman, and Highland and Sulitvan as pri- vates. The chief engineer was tustructed to order the men to appear in the summer unl- form on the 10th inst. A number of samples Of summer hats were submitted, and a Gran- Ville bat, like the Drown straws worn last year, ing $1.15 each, was adopted. A ietter to the District Commissioners from Mr. Edward Weston, asking that the order requiring foar fire-escapes to be erected on tue Portland building, at the intersection of ith street and Vermont avenue, Inded, and giving a detailed statement to the effect ‘that the butid- fog was fire-proof, which letter was referred to the fire commissioners. was read, and it was agreed to inspect the buliding to morrow after- noon. Applications were received trom E: Ward Wooddiss Boss, Join E. Mediey, Hen Hefferman and Richard McGrath for employ- Ment in the department. THE CONFLICT OF AUTHORITY CASE. A communica'ion from Dr. Tindall, the sec- Tetary of the District Commissioners, was read as follows: “a charge having been made to this board by Commissioner Morgan, of incivility and in- Subordination toward him on the part of Chief Engineer Martin Cronin, of the fire depart- ment, at the Heurica brewery fre on Sunday morning, the ist instant, and admitted by sala ‘Cronin, the Commissioners have dec.ded that the discipiine and amenities of the service de- mand an apology from the chief engineer for iis conduct on sald occasion to Commissioner Morgan, and direct me to ask that you require from him and forward to this office sucn an apology, as pronounced and pubile as the affront, and warn him that a repetition of the Offence Will subject him to serious conse- —— I am further directed to request it you will please tustruct him that his au- thority at fires and elsewhere is af all times Subordinate to the orders of the District Com- missioners, or either of them, and make all letters and action In connection with the com- munieation matters of record.” Mr. Reed moved that the matter be referred to the president of the board to carry out tue instructions contained thereto. and the motion ‘Was agreed to, and the board adjourned. WHAT COMMISSIONRE MORGAN SAYS. 48 the Morgau-Cronin difficuity, so called, Reems (o be In the way Of a salistactory adjuat— ment which will restore the ante-bellum rela- ficns Of the parties concerned, {¢ is due to Commissioner Morgan, of whom some harsp Whing= have been sald, io state nat (seiting ‘asic’ Me legal question as to the power of the Ccmmissioners) he postuively disclaims aay improper assumption of the authority of th chief engineer at the fire 1ast Sunday morning Ab@ states thai, being ear'y on the ground aud Rot seeing the chief énginéer or assistant chit erg'heer, he merely mace suggestions to th- firemen as to what was bestin his judgment to be done, and pointed out the aangerous ints heeding immediate attention, and that e Was Lot aware of the presence of the chief engineer until he heard the latter's remark, made In a loud and augry tone, about he (tae chief engineer) being tn charge of the fre. ‘Tne chief engineer from the first admitted that his manner was offensive, Mes ae he was wilting to make proper reparation for {t, so the work a! reconciliation shouid beeasy. The law under whieh the chief engineer claims sole control at fires ts in Daragrap 12, under head of “ Fire Department,” ebb’s digest of the laws of the corporation of Washington, and reads as follows: “The chief epgineer shall have the sole command at fires over all other officers and Inet bers of the department and all owner per- Bons who mnay be present,” etc. THE LATT&R OF CaIEF CR)NIN Was sept to the District Commissioners to day. He disclatms any intentional inetvility or tu- subordination towarcs Commissioner Morgan, for whom, personally and offictally, he bas always entertained the highest respect; and says that for bis too abrupt manuer of at- cresting bim on the occasion ref T.d to, wat:h Le regreta, be offers in writing, as he has ver Dally cone, ar ogy; States that the sers: Of the impending anger of a large fire whica ene waved bim at that epnars hia earnest aatt ude for the satery Of fhe threatened prover!y made bim impatient, He states, farther, that he bas always been under the impression that the authority of the chief engineer of the fre artment made by law was supreme aia fire, for the reason that some definite plan of action must be adopted and pursued under one controling head, to ensure prompt and efii- elent work, but that the instructions of the District. Commissioners, transmitted through the beard of fire commissioners, will hereafter be his guide, and will meet with prompt obe- | the lives of his lence, as all other orders from tne executive authority of the District. The letter is understood to be entirely satis- factory to Commissioner Mogran and his col- leagues. ‘FUssBLu's ice cream. t A MEETING OF THR BRICKMAKERS UNION was held at Brook's bail, on G street, between 3d and 4% streets, last night—Jobn A. Wiilis, pre- sident, and James H- Gordon, secretary. It w than the following rates of wages per day: First-class, $2; second-class, $1.75; third-clas3, $i.Ge; Wheelers, $1 jearers, $1. The fol- off. lowing committee was appointed—one from | street, near the gas office. See each brick yard—to inform the bosses of the action of the meeting:—Frank Coleman, Wa. Rone, Samuel Brown, Richard Carier, Harry Jackson, John H Scott, E. Marshall, James Hi. Gordon, Wm. Butler, Lioyd symler and Wm. Dorsey. Sroaacs —Inquire of W. B. Moses & Son, + | | MARRIAGE LICENSES have been Issued to A. D. Jackson and Elen Smith; Jobo Berry and Deits O'Day; Andrew Brown and Frazier ili; Wir, Ennells of Baltimore and Mary V. Jounson; K° Hi Daine and Octavia Oliver of Fairfax; Jonn T. Payneand Laura Minor. RELIANCE, the beautiful Minnesota patent | sition was made flour, makes light and snow-white bread. ft Posirivgry only from 9a. m. till 5 p. m. to- morrow cap the following 18 be had st ‘M. Augenstein’s national auction hous». §7 ‘B street northwest: Diamond marke:- basket delinquent members in both respects are to be = 5 cents; 15-inch trays, 21 poems reported at 4 sets, 44 pieces, monn ae cee, % cents, worth 1 Sg hag 100 clothes-pins, only S cents, ee Rewovst! Kemovat!—The Branch Boston | oe the building they now occupy by the 15th or Street lamps will be lighted at 11 p.m. and extinguishes at 3 one ng_colui ie pressure uj advertisii m08 | of Tae Star on pacaraay last was without | precedent. The number of new advertisements Printed on that day was IS4—the largest num- | ber ever printed in a singie issue of the paper. | Advertisers will, therefore, confer a favor by Sending in their orders at the earliest practi- | cable moment, to insure insertion and classt- | | footion in next Saturday’s enlarged and extra edition. The fines id in the Police Court during April for offenses prosecuted by the United States attorney were over $1,000—a much larger sum than asual, This is exclusive of the flues aid for offenses against the ordinances of the Bietrtee. ‘a = Richard Clark, a colored pickpocket, was arrested last evening by Mr. W. A. McCoy,a clerk, who saw Clark put his hand in a lady’s ocket. Clark broke away and ran down juisiana avenue, pursued by several parties, polo caught him and turned him over toa po- man. The Washington Light Infantry last night adopted the report of the committee resom- vile the rental of the Globe building, on Pennsylvania avenue, for six months. A com- Tounication was recelved from Mr. Jame@L. Barbour, informing the corps that he would ay. Rey. George W. Mitchell died yesterday after- noon in the Toth year of his age, at hts rest- dence, 417 11th street northwest. Mr. Mitchell Was a@ Lative of Virginia, and was formeriy a member of the Virginia conference of the M E. church, but has resided here for about 30 years. He was a government clerk fora number of years, and before the war be wa3 engaged jargely in the real estate business, His funcra! tcok place this afternoon. ‘The Marlboro’ Gazette says:—“‘Rev. Josiah B. Perry, tor several years past the efficient and beloved rector in ‘St. Pauwi’s Parish, in this county, has accepted a cail io St. Andrew's church, Ws ton, He has enteared himse't © his congregations, and they will part with bim with stpeere regret.” Mr. John A. Pre=cuit, for many years a cle k in the office of the Second Controller of the Treasury, having resigned to engage in the real estate Dusivess in this City, bis fellow clerks presented him yesterday with an office cnatr,as an expression of thelr esteem. Sergeant Brosnan and Officer Byrnes yester- day arrested @ middle-aged white man named Wilmott Rohey for highway robbery in forcibly ™ the Smithsonian park, yesterday afternoon about 3 o'clock. ‘The remains Of Col. S. R. Hamitl, who died at this city this morning, and were taken to his late residence, corner of 14th street and New York avenue. The funeral will take place Sun- ay. The. Knights of St. Columbkill last night elected the following officers for the ensuing year:—R. A. Dove, com.; James Lawlor, Thos. Curtain and John J. Cannon, deputies; Wm. Murphy and T. A. Duffy, secretaries; John Ma- lone, treasurer; David Riordan, P. McNamara, Jobn McMenamin, Daniel Kiligan, N. Gilroy and James O'Connor, board of governors. First Day of the Races. DAY'S SPORT AT THE NATIONAL FAIR GROUNDS. ‘There was a large attendance at the National Falr grounds yesterday—the first day of the trotting meeting—some 2,000 persons in all belag present. On or about the grand stand were the Marquis of Stafford and others of the Duke of Sutherland’s party; ex-Congressman J. J. Yeates, of North Carolina; Congressman Page, of California; Lieut. R. L. Hoxte, U.S. A.; Dis- trict Commissioner Twining; two of President Gartield’s sons, Wm, Mahone, jr., Col. A. F. RockweU, Paymaster Suiffin, U. S. A.;.Colonel H.C. Corbin, Dr. W. Bils3, Colonel 5. A GooD Taylor Sutt, Capratn W. H. Howguie, U. S A.; Mr. Kiddieverger, the readjuster; deorge S. Kountz and 8) Fs ‘othe: The track was in flue order and the weather that could be desired. THE FIRST EVENT. The call was sounded at 1:45 for the race of 3-minute horses, in which Granger, Blue Dick, Rachel and Clipper were entered. Rachel was the favorite until just before the call, when Granger was the favorite. The start was a bad one, Granger leading and Cilpper pracucally out of the race. It was won by Granger. who was but a nose ahead of Blue Dick. Time, 2 The second heat was easily won by Granger in 2:393;. Inthe third heat Dick se- cured the lead, Granger second, but the sorrel Went to the front at the turn and remained there to the finish. Rachel passed Dick and Went after Granger, making a fine burat of speed. She was about to collar him at the three-quarter pole, when she made an unlucky break. Grapbger won with ease by several lengths. Time, 2:34. One of the judges timed this heat at 2:333¢. ‘The following is the summary: Three-minute class; mile heats; three in five, ip harness. Purse $500, divided in four parts. George Scattergood’s 8. g. Granger. tt C. B. Coftin’s g. g. Blue Dick John Splan’s b. m. Rachel. Baltz & Brunt’s s. g. Clip; ‘Time, 2:363, 2:39%(, 2:344¢. THE 2:26 HORSES, In the contest of 2:26 horses, seven ran, Fior- ence being the favorite in the pools, Pilot Boy Was distanced. The following is the sum- mary: 2:26 class, mile heats, three in five, in harness; purse $509, divided tn four parts. John Spian’s cb, m. Florence. Be Wm. H. McCarthy's bik. g. Fred Doug- 3. all 1 James Dougrey’s & g. Fred Case: 4308 Frank Van Ness’ ch. m. Clara B44 DS. Quintin’. jr., B. g, Star. . 5 5 6 W. B. Moses’ br. g. H.C, Hill. -6 6 ar Bat'z & Brunt’: ©. g. Pilot Boy drawa, Time—2:24 5, 2:263¢, 2:26%. THE 2:30 CLAS3. For this race there were five starters, Joho S. Clark, Rosewood, J. W. Thomas, Orange Girl and Una. Two of the entries were drawo— George Hanner’s b. & Sligo and J. N. Snapp’s b. g. Billy Bolden. In the pools Clark was the great favorite, and brought twice as much as the field. In the beat there was a fine Start, with Thomas in the lead. Around the turn to the third quarter pole Clark, Rosewood, Thomas and Una were closely tr: in the order named, and in this order they came Ge e, iB Ant , 2:31. In the second heat Orange Girl broke frequently, and Clark won again, Thomas second. ‘Time, 2:30. Tne third heat Was a very fast one for the class, and Clark, Rosewood and Thomas had an Cost | struggle. Clark again won, with Rosew second. Time, 2:26, The following ts the sum- mary: 2:90 Class, mofle heats, three in five, Jn harness; purse $500, divided in four ‘parts. D, §. Quintin’, jr., ch. g. Jonn Clark. 1 1 Jobn 8. bs os 3 Jobn Splan’s ch. g. J. W. Thomas. 3 2 3 Jobn S. Clary’s D. m. Orange Girl.....5 4 4 A. Goldsmith’s b. msUna...... 4.5 & J. N. Snapp's b. g. Billy Bolden. drawn, George Hanner’s D. g. Sligo... . drawn, Time—2:31 %, 2:30, 2:26, —_——— Fire Escarg Por WorMLEeyY’s Horsy.—Mr. James Wormiley has in contemplation extensive Improvements to his hotel bullding this sum- mer, and has applied to Butlding Ia- spector Entwisie to ascertain what i3 nec:s- saryto be done in the wayof making fire tgcapes, stating that he is ready and willing to comply with any regulation required, as h> dees not wish to take any responsibility whereby guests may be endangered 10 case of fire tn his house. The inspector subs’- quently visited his premises, and decided that but one escape was necessary in his case, that to be placed on the west side of the building. Hot SPRinG pebble jewelry at Prigg’s. r WasHINGTon Fish Makket.—Sold by R. A. Golden, agent, since our last report :—175,000 from $1.50 to $2.50 per thousand; 9,000 shad, from $7 to $12 per hundred. VALUABLE BUSINESS PROPERTY AT AUCTION. pe yelock that valuable pro) 3 ee z yee advertisement. t Carpets Cleansed at Chace’s better and cheaper thad aby other placein Washingtoa. No whipping to wear or tear your carpets. f OLDEST INHABITANTS’ ASSOCIATION met rcoran —— last eventng, Dr. oe the ebair and N. Callan secretary. Jared, approaching 4th of July, but next meeting. A propo- Bitte rete amend the constitution, recectng: from monthly to on the next meeting. ee ee TE Bai —Thomas Dowling sold eauariay niteracen for aeeeany ede trae yesterday tee, the following , the south 223¢ feet of tot 85, in Drury subdivision of square 209, Sboe Auction House has removed to the old brick dwelling and store, being stand, 491 Pennsylvania avenue, where we | No. 1529 14th street northwest, to A, Herman, our friends and customers bcd i for 4.165. usin the future. Two stores con! io | Duncanson Bros., one st the Great Boston Shoe Auction House. | »: 491 Pennsylvania avenue northwest. Sign of | of lot ware Red Flag. Leopold Richold, proprietor. + | feet on K street, between 21st = a or C Mt 1B bomase witnee anally. re es to curios- | 60 cen! the Sow to. ehase or mereiy ‘House of B. Hohtneas, thet cid tistact 5 fay be prompuy returned and mee Georgetown. -FIREMAN.—James Cleve- gine com- at, eee io si ol heart disease. Dr. Appleby attend ed him. THE Potomac Boat CLus.—Ata ae ot the Potomac Boat Ciub last night at the Mor- ‘an House, the action of its secretary, J. D. Mopie.in withdrawing the ‘clus oer the Noe Uonal Association of Amateur Oarsmen was indorsed, and a resolution adopted dectining to take part in the September national regatta on the Potomac. This is in consequence of the National Association refusing to exercise its authority and hear the caseof contest between the Potomac and Anaioztan Clubs, which was rowed last fall, the race being claime1 by the Potomac Club. The clud fixed June 6 for hav- their own annual regatta. Pump Doctor is needed at the corner of West P and Mcnroe streets. THE NeW BUILDING AssoctaTion meets to- bight for election of officers and payment of dues. See advt. THE COAL TRADE.—Nineteen boats left Cam- berland Tuesday with 2222.19 tons of coal for Georgetown, as follows: Consolidation Co., 917.18 tons; Borden Co., 574.04 tons; New Cen- {ral Co., 361.15 tons; George's Creek Co., 338.19 ns. DEATH OF land, @ former member of No. 5 Ej AN Ex ¥, died suddenly last 8 mother’s residence, ——_—_+<+=- —___ Planetary Events Daring Maye At 5 o'clock yesterday morning Venus passed ‘beiwe@n (he earth and the sun, but, as her dark Side was turned to the earth, was {nvisible, In @ short time, however, she Will reappear on the western side of the sun as morning star, and before the month closes her radiant pres- ence will grace the dawn for an hour and a balf before sunrise. Venus is now at the same point, only invisible in passing the sun, as she ‘Will bein December, 1852; but then her bright side will be turned toward the earth, and she will be seen all over oe eee tran- sit or crossing the sun’s disc. The last transit, in 1874, was the occasion of militons of expendl- ture in fitting out expeditions to different countries where it was to be visible. The observers of the transit of 1932 will witness a rare phenomenon, that will not occur agatr Until 2004, on¢ hundred and twenty-two years hence. The most beautiful celestial picture of the month occurs on the morning of the 26th, for the waning moon will then benear Venus, Saturn and Jupiter, though she passed her conjunction with them all on the previous day. As Venus rises on that morning about ten min- utes after 3 o'clock, Saturn ten minutes later, and Jupiter about ten minutes after Saturn, if the sky Js clear, 1t will be safe to promise a superb planetary show, well worth taking pains to witness, The new moon of the 27th throws her shadow over a portion of the earth, ne Causes & partial eclipse of the sun, invisible ere. THE Suir of Bickel, Semple and Altemers, trustees, vs. Charies L. Haynes, Thomas Kin- caid and wife et al., involving title to 102,000 acres of land in Bathand Alleghany counties, Va., 1s being tried in the United States court at Harrisonburg, Va., R. L. Parrish and H. W. Sheffey for plaintiffs and General William S. Keen for detendants. The case has been pend- ipg many yeara. A Ligu? PuNIsHMENT.—The motion for a new trial at Shreveport, La.,in the case of S. M. Thomas, convicted of manslauchter for killtag his brother-in law, Hugh Dickson, for ruintn; his daughter, was withdrawn yesterday, aa the prisoner sentenced to one hour's impris- opment in the penitentiary and to pay $1 fas and costs of the court. SHE WAS AcquitreD.—In the trial at Lo3 An- geles, Cal. of Miss Lastonta Abata, for killing F. P, Foster, son of Don Juan Foster, who she claimed had ruined her under promise of mar- riage, and subsequentiy abandoned her, the jury Saturday rendered ‘a verdict of acquittal. Miss Abata left the court-room amid the cheers of the crowd. A City aT THE MERCY OF THIEVES AND RovGus.—A telegram from Troy, N. Y., May 4, says: The police commissioners met again to- night and took 11 ballots, making 150 in all, without electing a superintendent. Tn board then adjourned for one week, leaving the city Without a police force. Roughs in South Troy to day fired a load of straw in an alley, and the flames communicated to a tenement house, Which was destroyed. The windows of store3 in South Troy have been smashed with stones by gangs of young roughs, and several p:r Sobul Nights and assaults have taken place, but there has been nothing yet like a general’ dis- turbance. Vigilance committees will be or- ganized in South Troy if the depredations are continued. CITY ITEMS. Liebig Co.'s Arnicated Extract of Witch Hazel quickly relieves periodical suffer- of females, “it Possoases a ar wer.” says Professor Pattison, 1n his cele- rated work on Diseases of Women, “of rellev- Ing the sufferings of painful periods. It ward3 off the suffering without (n any way interfer- ing with the proper and natural flow.” Ba- ware of cheap counterfeits. 13 Invaluable tn Most of the commoner diseases of womea. Cures disfiguring pimples and eruptions. Sold in fifty cents and dollar sizes. Prof. Vancan Campbell, M D., LU, D., President Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, of Ontario; Member General Council University of Edinburgh, etc., speaking of the excellence of the Liebig Co.’s Coca Beet Tonic, Says: “It has more than realized my expecta- ons,” Beware of worthless imitations. Pooled their Chances. TWO GERMANS FLIRT WITH FORTUNE AND WIN. ‘Two jolly Germans of this city have struck a bonanza, and the manner in which their good luck came upon them 1s worth relating. Alex- ander Beyer, one of the pair, at present nas charge of the pool room at the saloon and restaurant of John F. Snyder, at No. 1221 South Second street, and his companion fa this Streak of fortune is C. Bander, who for twenty years, off and on, has handled typs ia the bewspaper oftices of this city. Sue years ago the * typo” endeavored to induce Beyer to Share with him the Cost of a lottery ticket. but the man of balls and cues decitaed. He Ilved to regret his action, however, for in les3 than two weeks after this Mr. Bander captured a pine of several hundred dollars. While the lucky Oountryman stuck to his case and rat- ted cold type into words, Beyer worked along with an abiding faith in hia future, and par- Ucularly in the Louisiana State Lottery Com- pany About three weeks ago, remembering 18 Old flasco, he met his brother of the Fader- land and asked him to “go halves” in ticket No. 76,071 forthe April drawing. The type- setter had not forgotten that Beyer had re- fused to go in with him some years before, but after a chat be relented and they pooled their chances. ‘The result was a happy one for the Teutons, The mail some days ago brought them the Intelligence that thelr ticket had drawn the snug sum of $2,500, or. in other Words, the $1 which each had invested resulted Jn the handsome return of $1,250 apiece. They fcarcely realized thelr luck until Monday, when the Adams Express company, which bad made the collection on the ticket, notified them that the cash was awaiting theirorder. On eae the Chestnut street office of the com. Pay late in the afternoon the two men bagged their newly acquired fortunes and went their ways. The printer, with the instinct of his craftsmen, will stick to bis case and continue to prepare newspaper wit and wisiom for the world; but Beyer,as spon as he ts able, will re- linquish the cue, bid adieu to the pool balls, and seek some new occupation where his capi- tal will do him the most good.—Phila. Record, April 30th, a Place on the Sideboard For Hub Punch, to be used hot or cold. Mixed With hot or tced water, mitk or lemonade, 1t “tops” every punch for flavor. And no wonder, for the utmost sk#Hl and discretion are exer- clsed In Its preparation. Directly the cork ls drawn, it 1s ready, only needing to be mixed witb hot or iced water to suit the taste. Sold by all grocers, wine merchants and druggists at $1.25 a bottle. A Fine Hair Dressing. Cocoaine dresses the hair perfectly, and 1s gls0 a preparation unequaled for the eradica- tion of dandruff. The superiority of Burnett's Flavoring Ex- | tracts consists in thelr purliy and great strength, Terrible Loss of Life. Millions of rats, mice, cats, bed bugs, roaches, lose thelr lives by collision with “Rough on Rats.” Sold by Druggtsts. 5c. boxes, wo ALLEN’3 BRAIN Foo, is the only reliable tonic a brain and Panne, of either La a. druggists, rT "BO! Agent e0 480 Penney vaiiia avenue, “alderney Dairy Wagons.” Fresh ‘Alderney ‘Butter churned every morn- ing, and delivered in 3g1bs._ “Ward” prints, 0c. perlb. Also, cottage cheese, but and sweet milk 6c, per qt, Cream,’ 10c. pit. PICNICS, EXCURSIONS, &e. MLLE. SaRan BeRnwarpr, the French actress, sailed for Europe from New York yesterday, by the steamer Amerique. A great number of her professional brothers and sisters gathered on the pier to see her off and exchange adleus. Her stateroom was like an immense flower [ete £0 numerous were the gifts of flowers, ie, Bernhardt was accompanied by her sis- ters, Mile. Jeanne Bernhardt, H. Jarrett, her business manager, Mme. M. Colombler and Mr. Angelo, two artists who had supported her, and @ number of servants. ACCIDENT TO A CIRCUS PsRFORMER.—Lizzle Devene, with the Barnum-London circus, while performing the catapault act at Wilkesbarre, Pa., Tuesday evening, fell upon the netting and struck her chin upon her knee, causing concussion of the spine. She has lost all wer Of motion and sensation of the lower tmts, Her recovery ts doubtful. The appointment of a colored policeman in Auburn, N. Z., bas caused the chief of police and one officer to resign. The tundation of East St, Louis is becoming more critical, and families and merchants are moving. FRESH STRAW MATIING. LARGE ASSORTMENT, Good Plain White. Better Piain White. Heavy Plain White. Extra Heavy Plain Whi New Fancy Check....... Extra Heavy Oheok..... CARPETS, Best Spring Brussels, $1.00. Ingrain Carpete, 50 cts. All- Wool Ingrain Carpets, 60 cts., 65 ota., 75 ota. NOTTINGHAM OURTAIN LACE, NEW PATTERNS. FLOOR OIL CLOTHS—ALL WIDTHS. ¢.M. TOWSON, 636 Pennsyivania avenue, South tide, near 7th st. mB WEl DE MEYER'S OATAREH GURE. One package is generally sufficient. A real cure of CATARRE for $1.00! nov2-00 MEMBUDY Deeeearet goa cures every of Cat 25 cents. it. WRIGHT BROTHERS & CO. FP TEENTH ANNUAL PIC NIC COLUMBIA FISHING CLUB, ‘To be given at Juennemann’s Pleasure Garden, 18 POSTPONED UNTIL MONDAY, MAY 9, 1881. Admission 26 cents. No return checks. m3,5,7" —_—_——__ (p= =chisep BY PHYSICIANS. TROPIOC- FRUIT LAXATIVE: PREPARED FROM TROPICAL FRUITS AND PLANTS, A Delicious aud Refreshing Fruit Lozenge, Which Serves the Purpose of Pilis and Disagreeable Purgative Medicines TROPIO-FRUIT LAXATIVE is the best prepars- tion in the world for Constipation, Biliousness, Headache, Piles, and all kindred Complaints. It acts gently, effectively, and is delicious to take. Cleansiog the system thoroughly, it imparts vigor to mind and body, and dispels Melancholy, Hypo- chondria, eto. PAOKED IN BRONZED TIN BOXES ONLY. Price 25 and 60 cents. Druggist ONE TRIAL OONVINOES. Sold by all 90-208 BREAKFAS? F° CHOCOLAT MENI 6OLD EVERYWHERE: PARIS AND LONDOR. New York Depot, 286 Greenwieh st; tants De [se SANITARY HEATER.” NO DUST, GAS OB BURNED AIR. ai) billions ¢ oe Sa eT Only Furnace giving a moist atmosphere sim{ar never-failing Pile Remedy to sttam, More being sold now ‘all others Baers Refer to the following Baltimoreans using them: Baltimore, Ma. ROBERT T. 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BALLANTYNE & SONS, ai = m4 428 Seventh street. Deere TTENTION. wer for Fe HN ALS e oonw ersnu, “ RCEDES.” See ae S11 6th st. went, Parent APPLIED For. peer al. iON eerorie me VEL Ei IN STYLE,“ of bo NOVEL JN, GEYUL IN APPRAEANGE, Benen and ome eee is Ba me For sale, at wholesale only, by Es Pemor oF IX PER CENT. Interest payable st ‘Treasury United Btates. At 115 these bonds psy about 436 per cout. A few thousand for sale. apn LEWIS JOHNSON & OO., Bankers. RON AMUSEMENTS. D'S OPERA HOUSE. THE BOSTON IDEAL OPERA COMPANY, REPERTOIRE: NORMANDY. Adelatde Pnilltps, Sarunpay MATINEE, [iliaty i, Fescenden, OLIVETTE. fae Barnabeo, — ‘Miron W Whitsey, ae Tn FATINITZA. '@. Samaerice. wun Ayer ene ag oreo oo Cees orchestra, $1.60; reserved balcony, ‘Aémission, Bo 0c. and 81. x offiee now open. ACES! BACES! ms BPRING 1 ROTTING MEETING OF THE NATIONAL FAIR ASSOCIATION. aT THE FAIR GROUNDS, oN WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SAT- URDay, MAY 4, 5, 6 and 7. SEVENTY-FIVE ENTRIES! Embracing among the number the bas! ‘and pacing horses in the country THEEE RAOSS BAGH DAY! The first appearance in Washington of the FIVE CELEBRATED BTAR PAGERS, ON THURSDAY, MAY 5. BECOND DAY, MAY 5, 1821. No. 4. 2:37 Crass. PURSE 95°0. - John Eagleston, Washington, D. t trotting Tram 2idehn Splan, Washington, D. C.; bm. Fringe. 3. M. Geodin. Philadelphis, Pa. m. Kismit. pa gt Vanneer, Fhlladeiptia, fa.’ blk. m- As- ei aeqhe?- Beatterso0d, Philadelphia, Pa. : e.g. Mo- oor. 6. A. H. Perdue, Ssulebury, Md: 8. ¢. White aT Campbell, Milt ae b, = 3 by Hambrine Gite nas ONO: D- &. Gift, Je 8. JA. Batchelor Crawfordsville, Jnd.: b. m. Mattie Grabam. by Hai A 9. Alice Medium. No. 5. 1. Voitaire. oxen! 4. M.Good: 5. A. Goldsmith, Power! 6. J. my Boy. No. 6. FREE-FOR-ALL Pacers. 2:21 Oxass. '. H. McCarthy, Philadelphia, Ps. verton, by Blue Ball oon ie Pataca ons . Philadetphis, Washington hy Volunteer. Puasp, 400. W. H. Crawford, Washington, D. 0.: br 8. - &. Bil- Baltimore, Md. : c.g. 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Le including the f 78: ENRY EDWARD IRTH, SEL! o. 3 FANNY. WE INA DOLARO. New LAMB, ONT. ic. 504 and 3:30 p. m. for the ounds. PEAKES, Full Chorus of Relected Voices and an Augmen- ted Orchestra. 16 Opera: vision of Mr. Costa Bcenery by N4tr0NaL THEATER. mes by C_D. Hess. Daziar. lilton Siimmer. wt SUNDAY EVENING, MAY ¢. NEW LECTUBE BY ROBERT G. INGERSOLL. ROBERT G. INGERSOLL, Scpsect: ‘THE GREAT INFIDELS * PRIOES OF ADMISSION: Orchestra and Orchestra Circle. Dress Circle...... Ro extra chi rice for recerved sexta. Now 07 eee under the personal super- at Box Office. Seats can be secured by Te'ephone, Mail or Telegraph. m4-4t togive instructions at the lowest rates. mission 25 cen: m4-Im ingle ad. (ONGERcarienax CHUBCH, TUESDAY NIGHT, MAY 10, 1881. MERCADANTE’S BY REQUEST! WwoRDs,” And Selections from the “SEVEN LAST MASSES OF MOZART, GOUNOD ayp GIORZA Will be rendered by the CHOIR OF ST. 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